Special Year-In-Review Edition: Part 2 - July to December, 2005 Happy New Year

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 29, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 52-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WWW

DADDY’S KISS...On 9/11, a tender moment in Westfield; WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME...Area soldiers from the New Jersey National Guard of the 250th Signal Battalion march home to the Westield Armory on the last leg of their journey from duty in Iraq; VICTORY...Westfield voters propel Andrew Skibitsky to four year term as mayor, GOP retains control of council; RECOUNT CONFIRMED…At the Westfield Fourth Ward recount following the November election, Councilman Rafael Betancourt scrutinizes a voter entry with a missing address; YEAR OF THE “W”...Between a legal dispute between the Downtown Westfield Corporation and Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce over the use of a script “W” on gift cards, discussion of retiring the Westfield gift coin and the production of prototype parking tokens, 2005 was “The Year of the ‘W.’” Second Half of 2005 Saw New Police Chief, Battle over “W,” Iraq War Debate JULY nel taking over responsibilities for a parking ticket voided for her son baseball field, softball field, six-lane than 13 years of service. DePalma made to the planning and Westfield the local television station’s opera- and trying to cover it up by lying. all-weather running track, combina- Township Manager Thomas Atkins zoning board regarding set-backs, At its June 29 meeting, the Board tions and programming. Detective Chambers’ attorney tion football/soccer field and fitness warned of “a very, very difficult bud- building heights, alleyways and park- of Education (BOE) approved the The police defeated the firemen charged that Police Chief Bernard circuit. get year” in 2006 due mainly to in- ing requirements. appointment of Dr. Linda Schmidt to 30-15, while raising $18,000 for char- Tracy tried to terminate the detective Community groups, houses of creased mandated expenditures. The building project at 300 South the newly created position of direc- ity, in the township’s third annual after the social relationship between worship, volunteers and local gov- The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- Avenue, approved in 2004, began tor of human resources. Dr. Schmidt “Bravest vs. Finest” charity softball detective and chief changed. ernments mobilized to send much- tary Club briefed township council with the demolition of the old struc- will take on the duties of outgoing game at Brookside Park. Scotch Plains need supplies to New Orleans and members on its plans to restore the tures on the site. Assistant Superintendent of Human Fanwood BOE President Linda Nelson ad- Gulf Coast states devastated by Hur- Revolutionary War-era Frazee House Mountainside Resources Dr. Margaret Dolan. Dr. The Fanwood Community Emer- mitted that an impasse existed in ricane Katrina. and asked for a long-term lease for The Mountainside Board of Edu- Dolan is the assistant superintendent gency Response Team (CERT) hosted contract negotiations between the County Republicans and Plainfield the acre of township-owned property cation (BOE) Board approved a new of curriculum for the 2005-2006 a free eight-week course teaching district and the teachers union, and Mayor Al on which the house is send/receive agreement with Gover- school year. 6citizens disaster prevention and re- she said a mediator was needed to McWilliams went to situated. The resto- nor Livingston High School in Ber- By a vote of 6-0, Westfield Town action. arrange the details of a new contract. court after County ration project is part keley for borough students attending Council approved Darielle Walsh to Mayor Mahr and the borough coun- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Educa- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi of the centennial cel- the high school. fill the Third Ward council seat va- cil officially renamed Fanwood Av- tion Association’s contract expired deemed the mayor ebration of Rotary Mountainside police apprehended cated by new mayor Andrew enue to Manfra Place in honor of Ray on June 30. eligible to run for re- Clubs around the Julio Clusan, 43, of Union after he Skibitsky. Manfra, who retired this year after The township council approved a election as a Repub- world. reportedly displayed a firearm and de- Resident Sean Baran serving 47 years as the new sign ordinance that will stan- lican in November Trip Whitehouse manded that the manager of the Echo was recognized interna- borough’s Public Works dardize the size and placement of per a “Sore Loser’s” was appointed to the Queen Diner on Route 22 open the tionally for his volunteer Director. The street leads business establishment signs, stream- law prohibiting can- Scotch Plains- register, which contained $93 in cash. efforts as an EMT to aid into the DPW’s building. line the application process and lessen didates who lose in Fanwood Board of Garwood those hurt in the July 6 The Department of En- the need for many applications to be the primary to switch Education. The Garwood Borough Council London subway bomb- vironmental Protection approved by the zoning board. parties and run in the The township tabled an ordinance to create the po- ing. Sean, an EMT and a (DEP) conducted testing Fanwood General Election. Jon Corzine with Bill Clinton council awarded a sition of borough administrator. member of the Westfield of a possible underground Fanwood Library Director Dan Mayor McWilliams $99,893 bid for con- OCTOBER Rescue Squad, saw the gasoline leak near the Weiss was stabbed by his estranged eventually lost his legal case. struction of a five-bay storage struc- Union County Freeholder Vice tragedy from atop a Getty Station on Third ex-wife, Rosemary Dunlap, as he left Former President Bill Clinton ture at the Public Works facility on Chairman Alexander Mirabella an- double-decker bus while Street after testing discrep- work on August 1. Mr. Weiss sur- headlined a rally for N.J. gubernato- Plainfield Avenue that will house re- nounced that he would form a com- trying to commute to his ancies alerted officials to vived stab wounds to his neck. Ms. rial candidate Jon Corzine Septem- cently-purchased equipment that is mittee to search for available land to last day of work at Brit- Sean Baran the possible leak. Test Dunlap was arrested and arraigned ber 29 at Kean University in Union. shared by Scotch Plains, Fanwood build a new fire academy to replace ish-American Business wells were installed on on charges of attempted murder. Her Westfield and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood the existing aging Linden facility. Inc. He left the bus and identified Third Street to monitor the situation. bail was set at $150,000. The Westfield Fire Station on North Board of Education Westfield himself as an EMT from America to Mountainside Mr. Weiss married fiancée Mary Avenue was the location of live satel- Three months after its application The Westfield Area Y held a cer- a police officer and was immediately Mountainside school administrator/ Olive Smith on the grounds of lite news broadcasts by NBC and was rejected by the zoning board, emony to dedicate its new East Broad put to work. Sean, along with a fe- board secretary Paul Vizzuso was re- Fanwood Borough Hall on August CNN. The story aired across the coun- Cumberland Farms, the owner of the Street family branch on October 2. male British doctor and other volun- moved from his position. Chief School 19. He thanked the community for try, known as “Slim Jim,” featured Gulf station on Route 22, said it Town council and mayoral candi- teers, including off-duty doctors, Administrator Richard O’Malley said the outpouring of support as he re- firefighter Jim Pfeiffer with 16- would likely file a new application to dates debated a range of issues on nurses and firefighters, set up a medi- that Mr. Vizzuso’s removal was rec- covered. month old John Butterfield. expand the facility. October 17 at a forum sponsored by cal center in the nearby Hilton hotel. ommended by Interim Chief School Due to staunch opposition from Westfield firemen and police res- The planning board approved a the League of Women Voters and The NJ Transit commuter train service Administrator Walter Rusak. Mr. neighboring residents, developer cued the child from a 10-foot hole major subdivision application for a Westfield Leader. on the Raritan Valley Line was sus- Vizzuso had been with the district for Robert Kraus decided to withdraw where the child had fallen and be- six-home development on Pheasant Scotch Plains pended July 11 from 8 to 9:20 a.m. the past four years. his application for a parking lot be- came trapped on August 22 at Lane along the township’s border Seventeen months after being due to a bomb scare resulting from The borough dedicated a clock in hind residences on Old South Av- Tamaques Park. They lowered their with Plainfield. A split board ap- named the township’s youngest po- the discovery of a suspicious-look- front of the borough hall in memory enue. slimmest member down the shaft proved a waiver to Com- lice chief, Mark Zyla died ing book bag that was abandoned at of Captain Todd Turner who was The borough council, acting as the through a one-foot clearance headfirst merce Bank to allow the suddenly on October 14. the northside entrance stairs to the killed in an auto accident in August downtown redevelopment agency, by tying a rope to his ankles. He bank’s Park Avenue His funeral four days later Westfield train station platform. The of 2003. approved the second application for grabbed the child, yelled up to the branch to keep in place drew a crowd of mourn- Union County Bomb Squad deto- Garwood downtown on August 9. Developers rope crew, and they yanked him out. the brick pavers it installed ers that included police nated an explosive charge next to the Officials estimated costs for a bor- Helen and Jeff Ling, who own En- The BOE voted to put a cap of 23 even though the pavers officers from throughout bag, shredding it. The book bag was ough community center at between chantments on South Avenue, re- students per class for kindergarten were not in compliance New Jersey. Chief Zyla determined to be harmless. $1.7 and $1.9 million. Plans call for ceived approval to develop a three- enrollment at Jefferson and Wash- with township standards. was succeeded by Brian Scotch Plains a one-story building with a basket- story mixed use building. ington schools. Fanwood Mahoney. An appellate court reinstated parts ball court, game room, meeting room, Mountainside Police Chief Bernard Tracy offi- Rosemary Dunlap faced Approximately 325 of a dismissed reverse discrimina- gymnasium and 36-space parking lot. After 31 years serving cially retired after five psychiatric evaluation to teachers appeared at the tion lawsuit filed by four white town- AUGUST Mountainside as the rec- years in the post. Captain determine if her bail could Mark Zyla board of education’s pub- ship police officers against the police The Union County Board of Cho- reation director, Sue John Parizeau served as be met for the August stab- lic meeting to demand a department, Marshall Nelson, the sen Freeholders adopted an ordinance Winans announced her acting chief for the re- bing of her ex-husband Dan Weiss. If new contract. former African-American police to appropriate $30 million to build a resignation. She was re- mainder of 2005. Chief convicted, Ms. Dunlap could face 30 Mayor Marks predicted that prop- chief, and Thomas O’Brien, his pre- new, 80-bed juvenile detention cen- placed by Assistant Rec- Tracy accepted a position years in prison for attempted murder. erty-tax bills will increase at a “pre- decessor. The officers alleged that ter at 1075 Edward Street in Linden. reation Director Frank as a school security of- The Fanwood Library, along with cipitous” rate in coming years “unless Mr. Nelson, then a police captain, The 70,000-square-foot facility will Masella. ficer for the Linden Pub- hundreds of other local organizations, significant changes are made” to the had improperly reprimanded them be completed by 2007. The borough and the lic Schools. donated money and goods to the vic- property-tax system in New Jersey. for their performance during an April The 87th PGA Championship was Mountainside Policemen Lucille Davy, formerly tims of Hurricane Katrina. Fanwood 2000 traffic stop involving four Afri- held August 8-14 at Springfield’s Benevolent Association of Westfield, was ap- The DEP agreed to fund $1,500 to The planning and zoning board can-American men, had claimed ex- Baltusrol Golf Club. (PBA) Local 126 reached pointed acting education $2,000 toward a rain garden at the voted to recommend revisions to the cessive force had been used and had Temperatures at mid-month topped an accord on a new four- Bernard Tracy commissioner by Acting Fanwood Library, at the request of RDRP to the Borough Council. Build- made racially-biased comments on 100 degrees. year contract through December Governor Richard Codey. Her hus- the Fanwood Environmental Com- ing height and density, both of great the manner in which the four officers New Jersey Consumer Affairs Di- 2006. The pact is retroactive to Janu- band, James, is human services com- mission. A rain garden is a land- concern to neighbors, were clarified handled the stop of the vehicle. rector Kimberly Ricketts met with ary 1, 2003. missioner. scaped area containing wild flowers in the revisions. Lance Porter resigned from the The Leader/Times to discuss a new SEPTEMBER Cindy Sheehan, an antiwar activist and other vegetation that soaks up Fanwood celebrated its 110th birth- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of state requirement that all home im- In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, who lost her son Casey in the Iraq rainwater. day on October 2 with the tenth an- Education. provement contractors register with motorists received a Labor Day week- war, spoke at a news conference out- TV 34, under the direction of nual Fanny Wood Day celebration. The township government and the her department by December 31. end jolt as gas prices raced past the side the Westfield Municipal Build- George Weiss, began airing a new The borough proceeded with plans Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Westfield $3 mark. ing with Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th). monthly television program, “Inside to accept the donation of a 1940s Education solidified their TV-34 re- The town wrapped up its case The Union County freeholder Scotch Plains Fanwood.” Jersey Central Railroad Caboose. The lationship, with high school person- against Westfield Police Detective board approved a $2.5 redevelop- Public Property Director Walter Revised Downtown Redevelop- caboose will be restored and parked Sandra Chambers, who had been sus- ment plan for Meisel Field in Spring- DiNizo announced he would be retir- ment Plan (RDRP) revisions were at the Fanwood train station as a See current news on inside pages. pended with pay for allegedly having field. Plans call for development of a ing at the end of the year after more discussed at a presentation by Schoor CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

KEHLER TURF DEDICATION...Everyone is all smiles at Kehler Stadium during the ribbon cutting for the new turf field and track dedication while Westfield High School coaching legend Gary Kehler, center, receives applause; HEARING...Detective Sandra Chambers listens as Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy gives testimony in the public hearing regarding allegations against her; GOOD NEWS...The rescue team of Westfield firefighters and police pose with toddler John Butterfield in front of a satellite news truck after a live national news interview; NO MORE WAR...Jeff Key, a marine who served in Iraq, and anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan hold a news conference in front of the Westfield Municipal Building, calling for an exit strategy for the war; SHREDDED REMNANTS...Leader/Times publisher Horace Corbin displays the shredded remains of an abandoned bookbag that was detonated by the Union County Bomb Squad as a safety precaution. Page 8 Thursday, December 29, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication

CAMPAIGNING…Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and Asm. Jon Bramnick (R-21) campaign for gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester at the Knights of Columbus in Scotch Plains; HAPPY MOMENT…In a private ceremony, Fanwood Memorial Library Director Daniel Weiss and Mary Olive Smith were married August 19 by Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr on the grounds of Fanwood Borough Hall; HELPING OUT…Four 3rd graders from Washington School in Westfield raised money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. They sold lemonade and iced tea and raised $100 for the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund; AUSPICIOUS DEBUT…The Westfield Area “Y” kicks off the dedication of its new East Broad Street Family Branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the main entrance. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 elected in district 21 while Linda trademark. Park Avenue and Bonnie Burn and the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- erty next to the Municipal Building museum. Stender and Jerry Green were re- The DWC sought a permanent in- New Providence Roads. thority (RVSA) concerning fumes was formally subdivided, leaving it The League of Women Voters and elected in District 22. junction against the WACC’s use of Brian Mahoney was formally emanating from the Garwood Paper up the township council to rezone the the Leader/Times sponsored a debate Assemblywoman Linda Stender the “W” in the future and payment of sworn in as Chief of Police. Board cardboard facility in the bor- land so that it can be sold to a private between candidates for borough (D-22) of Fanwood won reelection all legal fees in the matter by the An $825,000 renovation—includ- ough. entity for development. council. over Councilwoman Nancy Malool chamber. WACC’s board of directors ing replacement of the roof, the in- DECEMBER Fanwood T&M Associates sent the borough of Scotch Plains. voted not to pursue a court battle due stallation of new thermal-paned win- Westfield Landmark removed Fanwood resi- council a report recommending the The freeholder board was pre- to the potential high cost of legal dows and various plumbing up- Police Officer Gregory Kasko filed dent Raj Mukherji from the RDRP. rezoning of two lots on Staggard sented with a draft resolution to ban fees. grades—of the township library be- a lawsuit on November 14 against Mr. Mukherji was indicted Novem- Place to residential from light indus- the practice of pay-to-play – issuing Later in the month, the DWC gan. the town on allegations that he was ber 30 on five counts for allegedly trial. large government contracts in ex- dropped its lawsuit after the two or- Fanwood harassed and retaliated against after stalking two women, witness tam- Garwood change for campaign donations – at ganizations approved an agreement The Borough of Fanwood, the he reported information to town offi- pering, violating a restraining order BOE member Monty Brown was both the county and municipal level arbitrated by town officials concern- Township of Scotch Plains and the cials per the town’s “whistle blower” and burglary. Landmark became the arrested on October 9 by Cranford in Union County. ing the future of the “W.” Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of policy. sole developer of the former Dean police and charged with possession Westfield Incumbent Mayor Andy Education jointly received The lawsuit stemmed from allega- Oil Site, dropping Mr. Mukherji from of marijuana and drug parapherna- The Westfield Area Chamber of Skibitsky defeated Demo- three grants totaling tions concerning misuse of police the LLC. lia, which was a wooden marijuana Commerce (WACC) agreed to de- cratic challenger Tom $125,000 from the NJ De- department computers to conduct il- The planning and zoning board of pipe, Cranford police said. stroy 1,000 gift cards following a Jardim by more than 1,000 partment of Community legal background checks in 2004 on adjustments heard a proposal by NOVEMBER legal challenge by the Downtown votes. Republican council Affairs through a grant ap- several town residents and alleged Primavera Developers for a use vari- Jon Corzine defeated opponent Westfield Corporation (DWC) over candidates Sal Caruana and plication submitted by retaliation Officer Kasko faced when ance for 19 Townhouses on 1.1 acres Douglas Forrester to become the next the chamber’s use of a stylized “W” Vicki Kimmins were victo- Fanwood officials for their he attempted to look into the validity in a residential neighborhood was governor of New Jersey. on the cards. The DWC had charged rious in the first and second shared services efforts. of the illegal background checks. brought before the Planning and Zon- State Assembly members Eric that the chamber’s use of the “W” wards, respectively. Democrats swept the The three count suit named Town ing Board of Adjustments. Neigh- Munoz and Jon Bramnick were re- represented an infringement on its Democrats retained at council elections with Administrator Jim Gildea and former bors turned out in droves to object least one seat on the coun- former Councilman Bruce Police Chief Bernard Tracy as co- citing quality of living concerns. cil after David Haas’ vic- Walsh as the top vote-get- defendants along with the town. The board discussed how to change tory over incumbent Tom Bigosinski ter with 1,417 votes. In a At the December 6 council confer- its rules to prevent applicants from Darielle Walsh in the third very tight race, Democrat ence meeting, the mayor and council abruptly withdrawing an application ward. Joan Wheeler edged out Republican addressed concerns of Westfield po- once deliberations begin. This would Democrat Tom Bigosinski was vic- Michael D’Antuono by a mere seven lice officials performing illegal back- require an application to progress to torious by one vote over Republican votes with totals of 1,381 to 1,374. ground checks. a vote once discussions are heard, Eric Leuthold for the fourth ward The Republicans requested a recount, Grace Salomon, a 76-year-old re- eliminating the possibility of an ap- seat on the town council after the but the tallies were upheld. tired Westfield teacher, died Decem- plicant re-applying. county counted absentee and provi- The borough council adopted revi- ber 8 from injuries sustained in a Jack Molenaar, council liaison to sional ballots. sions to the RDRP on November 9. house fire. She was the first person the Planning and Zoning Board of The Westfield Area Chamber of The council also authorized $425,00 killed in a fire in town since Novem- Adjustments announced that he was Commerce (WACC) Board of Direc- for the purchase of a new fire truck. ber 28, 1993. retiring from that position. Council tors voted unanimously to the pro- Mayor Mahr announced that Land- Captain and acting Westfield Po- member Bruce Walsh will take his NOT A TEARDOWN?…Only the front door of the home is left standing on this mote Executive Director Allison mark, the developer of the former lice Chief John Parizeau was named place. “remodeling” project at 500 Summit Avenue; FLOW OF IDEAS…Westfield O’Hara to president of the organiza- Dean Oil Sit, will be required to Chief of Police by a unanimous vote Mountainside Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Councilman Larry Goldman and Councilman Jim Foerst listen to residents’ complaints and suggestions about Tamaques pond. tion, effective December 1. present evidence to the planning by the town council December 20. The BOE wrestled over a motion Scotch Plains board during site plan review that the Scotch Plains to rehire Joel Musial Group, an ar- At two consecutive meetings, site is not contaminated and is cleared After five hearings that stretched chitectural firm, to supply the plans township council members defended by the DEP for residential develop- out over nearly 12 months, the zon- for renovations at Deerfield School. the township’s agreement with the ment. ing board rejected a developer’s ap- The dispute arose over the fact that developers of the Heather Glen age- Peter Chemidlin of Family Inves- plication to build a single-family Musial was the architect for the ill- Hurricane Relief Fund Concert restricted housing development, tors Company was reelected as presi- home on the western half of the is- fated construction at Beechwood which will result in slightly lower dent of the Fanwood Business and land on Cooper Road. A neighbor- School. property taxes for those owning prop- Professional Association. Dale Flow- hood group, formed to oppose the Meghan Gill, Fred Rossi, erty in the 53-home development. ers of Scotchwood Florist was re- application, turned out in force at Deborah Madison, Paul Peyton and The township recreation depart- elected as vice president. each of the board’s five hearings. Don Williams compiled this sum- Westfield Young Artists' Cooperative Theatre, Inc. ment received a $117,000 Union Mountainside The township-owned hedge prop- mary. presents County grant that will be dedicated A report issued to the BOE by an to installing lights at one or more auditor hired by the board revealed fields. 30 areas in need of improvement. County Issues Guidlines for RRIICCHHAARRDD RROODDGGEERRSS An ethics committee recom- Borough Attorney John Post re- mended that township prosecutor ported that as part of the dissolution A CELEBRATION OF HIS MUSIC Michael Blacker be admonished for of the now defunct Union County Winter Sports in Parks Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II & Lorenz Hart lying to a client three years earlier. Regional High School District, The state Department of Transpor- Mountainside will receive The public is invited to use the mit and the Upper Lake of Echo Lake tation said it will begin the renova- $8,654,117 in liquidated real estate county park system in a safe manner Park in Mountainside. All areas are In Concert on December 30 tion and upgrade of the Route 22 assets. according to regulations for winter- unattended and used at the patrons’ 6:00pm and 8:30pm at the bridge in Scotch Plains in mid-2008, Garwood time activities such as cross-country own risk. Please observe all signs First Baptist Church a $15.5 million project that will take Garwood Councilman Charles skiing, sledding and ice skating, snow regarding ice conditions. about two years to complete and lead, Lombardo informed the borough and ice conditions permitting. Non-lighted skating areas are: in Westfield, 170 Elm Street it is hoped, to safer passage between council of a complaint registered with Cross-country skiing is allowed at Warinanco Park Lagoon in Roselle, Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch Black Brook Park Lake in Kenilworth, Net Proceeds to Benefit the Plains, Oak Ridge Golf Course in Nomahegan Park Lake in Cranford, Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief Initiative Clark, and the Watchung Reserva- Milton Lake Park in Rahway and the via the Salvation Army tion. There is no location in the park extension lake and lagoon in Green system suitable for downhill skiing Brook Park in Plainfield. Signs an- Tickets Available as it is heavily wooded, in proximity nouncing the suitability of any natu- November 15th in Westfield at: to roadways and contains bodies of ral area for skating will be posted. UPS Store - 231 North Avenue W. water. The public is urged to observe any The flagpole area in Echo Lake restrictions since these decisions are Boogie’s Tickets - 41 Elm Street Park in Mountainside is the only sanc- based upon the lake’s ice thickness Tarpley & Co. - 106 Quimby Street tioned site in the Union County park and other safety concerns. system for sledding. Please note that Ice hockey is permitted at desig- ADULTS: $25 toboggans, bobsleds and other non- nated skating areas at the discretion CHILDREN/STUDENTS: $15 (Ages 17 and under) steerable devices are strongly dis- of the Union County Police. This couraged at any time, for safety rea- decision is based upon the ratio of For Further Information, sons. ice-hockey skaters and non-hockey Please Call: (908) 233-3200 The park supervisor may suspend skaters proportionate to the size of sledding activities if there is not the skating area. It is the county’s WYACT is funded in part by... enough snow on the hill or if there are intention to provide adequate ice area severe ice conditions. Children should for the enjoyment and safety of all be supervised at all times. skaters. Snowmobiles are strictly prohib- The Union County Department of ited in the Union County Park Sys- Parks, Recreation & Facilities re- tem. serves the right to cancel winter sports Galloping Hill Golf Course is not at any park at any time if the condi- available for winter sports activities. tions of the park are such that the The terrain of the course is consid- safety of the public is in jeopardy. ered too hazardous for this use. For additional information regard- Snowboarding and sledding are also ing winter sports, call the Depart- prohibited at the Ash Brook and Oak ment of Parks, Recreation & Facili- Ridge golf courses. ties at (908) 527-4900 between the Many options are available for ice hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday skating in natural areas. Lighted lake through Friday. Information can also areas include Warinanco Park Lake be obtained by visiting www.ucnj.org in Roselle, Meisel Avenue Lake in or calling the recorded message at Springfield, Rahway River Park Lake (908) 298-7850, and the Union in Rahway, Briant Park Lake in Sum- County Parks hotline (908) 352-8410.

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CAMPAIGNING...Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani joins Asm. Jon Bramnick (R-21) in campaigning for gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester in Scotch Plains in October; HAPPY MOMENT…In a private ceremony, Fanwood Memorial Library Director Daniel Weiss and Mary Olive Smith were married August 19 by Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr on the grounds of Fanwood Borough Hall. Mr. Weiss recovered from a knife wound to the neck sustained when he was attacked by his former wife on August 1; STIRRING TRIBUTE…Hundreds of police officers from across the state gathered to mourn the loss of Scotch Plains Police Chief Mark Zyla, who died suddenly on October 13; THE BRITISH ARE COMING…Last Saturday, master cartoonist Frank Thorn, dressed in a brilliant red coat similar to British General Howe, signed his new book, “The Illustrated History of Union County.” Proceeds from the book sale at Barnes and Noble went to the Aunt Betty Frazee Restoration Project. Second Half of 2005 Saw New Police Chief, Election Excitement, Iraq War Debate JULY Council approved Darielle Walsh to Temperatures at mid-month topped sistant Recreation Director Frank Scotch Plains, Fanwood and the came trapped on August 22 at Scotch Plains fill the Third Ward council seat va- 100 degrees. Masella. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Tamaques Park. They lowered their An appellate court reinstated parts cated by new mayor Andrew New Jersey Consumer Affairs Di- The borough and the Mountainside Education slimmest member down the shaft of a dismissed reverse discrimina- Skibitsky. rector Kimberly Ricketts met with Policemen Benevolent Association Three months after its application through a one-foot clearance headfirst tion lawsuit filed by four white town- Resident Sean Baran was recog- The Leader/Times to discuss a new (PBA) Local 126 reached an accord was rejected by the zoning board, by tying a rope to his ankles. He ship police officers against the police nized internationally for his volun- state requirement that all home im- on a new four-year contract through Cumberland Farms, the owner of the grabbed the child, yelled up to the department, Marshall Nelson, the teer efforts as an EMT to aid those provement contractors register with December 2006. The pact is retroac- Gulf station on Route 22, said it rope crew, and they yanked him out. former African-American police hurt in the July 6 London subway her department by December 31. tive to January 1, 2003. would likely file a new application to The BOE voted to put a cap of 23 chief, and Thomas O’Brien, his pre- bombing. Sean, an EMT and a mem- Scotch Plains SEPTEMBER expand the facility. students per class for kindergarten decessor. The officers alleged that ber of the Westfield Rescue Squad, BOE President Linda Nelson ad- In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, The planning board approved a enrollment at Jefferson and Wash- Mr. Nelson, then a police captain, saw the tragedy from atop a double- mitted that an impasse existed in motorists received a Labor Day week- major subdivision application for a ington schools. had improperly reprimanded them decker bus while trying to commute contract negotiations between the end jolt as gas prices raced past the six-home development on Pheasant Police Chief Bernard Tracy offi- for their performance during an April to his last day of work at British- district and the teachers union, and $3 mark. Lane along the cially retired after five years in the 2000 traffic stop involving four Afri- American Business Inc. He left the she said a mediator was needed to The Union County township’s border post. Captain John Parizeau served can-American men, had claimed ex- bus and identified himself as an EMT arrange the details of a new contract. freeholder board ap- with Plainfield. A as acting chief for the remainder of cessive force had been used and had from America to a police officer and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Educa- proved a $2.5 rede- split board approved 2005. Chief Tracy accepted a posi- made racially-biased was immediately put to tion Association’s contract expired velopment plan for a waiver to Com- tion as a school security officer for comments on the manner work. Sean, along with a on June 30. Meisel Field in merce Bank to allow the Linden Public Schools. in which the four officers female British doctor and The township council approved a Springfield. Plans the bank’s Park Av- Lucille Davy, formerly of handled the stop of the other volunteers, includ- new sign ordinance that will stan- call for development enue branch to keep Westfield, was appointed acting edu- vehicle. ing off-duty doctors, dardize the size and placement of of a baseball field, in place the brick pav- cation commissioner by Acting Gov- Lance Porter resigned nurses and firefighters, business establishment signs, stream- softball field, six-lane ers it installed even ernor Richard Codey. Her husband, from the Scotch Plains- set up a medical center in line the application process and lessen all-weather running though the pavers James, is human services commis- Fanwood Board of Edu- the nearby Hilton hotel. the need for many applications to be track, combination were not in compli- sioner. cation. NJ Transit commuter approved by the zoning board. football/soccer field ance with township Cindy Sheehan, an antiwar activist The township govern- train service on the Fanwood and fitness circuit. Jon Corzine with Bill Clinton standards. who lost her son Casey in the Iraq ment and the Scotch Raritan Valley Line was Fanwood Library Director Dan Community Fanwood war, spoke at a news conference out- Plains-Fanwood Board of suspended July 11 from Weiss was stabbed by his estranged groups, houses of worship, volun- Rosemary Dunlap faced psychiat- side the Westfield Municipal Build- Education solidified their Sean Baran 8 to 9:20 a.m. due to a ex-wife, Rosemary Dunlap, as he left teers and local governments mobi- ric evaluation to determine if her bail ing with Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th). TV-34 relationship, with bomb scare resulting work on August 1. Mr. Weiss sur- lized to send much-need supplies to could be met for the August stabbing Mountainside high school personnel taking over from the discovery of a suspicious- vived stab wounds to his neck. Ms. New Orleans and Gulf Coast states of her ex-husband Dan Weiss. If con- The Mountainside Board of Edu- responsibilities for the local televi- looking book bag that was abandoned Dunlap was arrested and arraigned devastated by Hurricane Katrina. victed, Ms. Dunlap could face 30 cation (BOE) Board approved a new sion station’s operations and pro- at the northside entrance stairs to the on charges of attempted murder. Her County Republicans and Plainfield years in prison for attempted murder. send/receive agreement with Gover- gramming. Westfield train station platform. The bail was set at $150,000. Mayor Al McWilliams went to court The Fanwood Library, along with nor Livingston High School in Ber- The police defeated the firemen Union County Bomb Squad deto- Mr. Weiss married fiancée Mary after County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi hundreds of other local organizations, keley for borough students attending 30-15, while raising $18,000 for char- nated an explosive charge next to the Olive Smith on the grounds of deemed the mayor eligible to run for donated money and goods to the vic- the high school. ity, in the township’s third annual bag, shredding it. The book bag was Fanwood Borough Hall on August re-election as a Republican in No- tims of Hurricane Katrina. Mountainside police apprehended “Bravest vs. Finest” charity softball determined to be harmless. 19. He thanked the community for vember per a “Sore Loser’s” law pro- The DEP agreed to fund $1,500 to Julio Clusan, 43, of Union after he game at Brookside Park. Mountainside the outpouring of support as he re- hibiting candidates who lose in the $2,000 toward a rain garden at the reportedly displayed a firearm and de- Fanwood Mountainside school administrator/ covered. primary to switch parties and run in Fanwood Library, at the request of manded that the manager of the Echo The Fanwood Community Emer- board secretary Paul Due to staunch opposi- the General Election. Mayor the Fanwood Environmental Com- Queen Diner on Route 22 open the gency Response Team (CERT) hosted Vizzuso was removed tion from neighboring McWilliams eventually lost his legal mission. A rain garden is a land- register, which contained $93 in cash. a free eight-week course teaching from his position. Chief residents, developer Rob- case. scaped area containing wild flowers Garwood 6citizens disaster prevention and re- School Administrator Ri- ert Kraus decided to with- Former President Bill Clinton and other vegetation that soaks up The Garwood Borough Council action. chard O’Malley said that draw his application for a headlined a rally for N.J. gubernato- rainwater. tabled an ordinance to create the po- Mayor Mahr and the borough coun- Mr. Vizzuso’s removal was parking lot behind resi- rial candidate Jon Corzine Septem- TV 34, under the direction of sition of borough administrator. cil officially renamed Fanwood Av- recommended by Interim dences on Old South Av- ber 29 at Kean University in Union. George Weiss, began airing a new OCTOBER enue to Manfra Place in honor of Ray Chief School Administra- enue. Scotch Plains monthly television program, “Inside Union County Freeholder Vice Manfra, who retired this year after tor Walter Rusak. Mr. The borough council, Public Property Director Walter Fanwood.” Chairman Alexander Mirabella an- serving 47 years as the borough’s Vizzuso had been with the acting as the downtown DiNizo announced he would be retir- Revised Downtown Redevelop- nounced that he would form a com- Public Works Director. The street district for the past four redevelopment agency, ap- ing at the end of the year after more ment Plan (RDRP) revisions were mittee to search for available land to leads into the DPW’s building. years. proved the second appli- than 13 years of service. discussed at a presentation by Schoor build a new fire academy to replace The Department of Environmental The borough dedicated Al McWilliams cation for downtown on Township Manager Thomas Atkins DePalma made to the the existing aging Lin- Protection (DEP) conducted testing a clock in front of the borough hall in August 9. Developers Helen and Jeff warned of “a very, very difficult bud- planning and zoning den facility. of a possible underground gasoline memory of Captain Todd Turner who Ling, who own Enchantments on get year” in 2006 due mainly to in- board regarding set-backs, Scotch Plains leak near the Getty Station on Third was killed in an auto accident in South Avenue, received approval to creased mandated expenditures. building heights, alley- Seventeen months af- Street after testing discrepancies August of 2003. develop a three-story mixed use build- The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- ways and parking require- ter being named the alerted officials to the possible leak. Garwood ing. tary Club briefed township council ments. township’s youngest po- Test wells were installed on Third Officials estimated costs for a bor- Westfield members on its plans to restore the The building project at lice chief, Mark Zyla died Street to monitor the situation. ough community center at between The town wrapped up its case Revolutionary War-era Frazee House 300 South Avenue, ap- suddenly on October 14. Westfield $1.7 and $1.9 million. Plans call for against Westfield Police Detective and asked for a long-term lease for proved in 2004, began His funeral four days later At its June 29 meeting, the Board a one-story building with a basket- Sandra Chambers, who had been sus- the acre of township-owned property with the demolition of the drew a crowd of mourn- of Education (BOE) approved the ball court, game room, meeting room, pended with pay for allegedly having on which the house is situated. The old structures on the site. ers that included police appointment of Dr. Linda Schmidt to gymnasium and 36-space parking lot. a parking ticket voided for her son restoration project is part of the cen- Westfield officers from throughout the newly created position of direc- AUGUST and trying to cover it up by lying. tennial celebration of Rotary Clubs The Westfield Fire Sta- Bernard Tracy New Jersey. Chief Zyla tor of human resources. Dr. Schmidt The Union County Board of Cho- Detective Chambers’ attorney around the world. tion on North Avenue was was succeeded by Brian will take on the duties of outgoing sen Freeholders adopted an ordinance charged that Police Chief Bernard Trip Whitehouse was appointed to the location of live satellite news Mahoney. Assistant Superintendent of Human to appropriate $30 million to build a Tracy tried to terminate the detective the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of broadcasts by NBC and CNN. The Approximately 325 teachers ap- Resources Dr. Margaret Dolan. Dr. new, 80-bed juvenile detention cen- after the social relationship between Education. story aired across the country, known peared at the board of education’s Dolan is the assistant superintendent ter at 1075 Edward Street in Linden. detective and chief changed. The township council awarded a as “Slim Jim,” featured firefighter public meeting to demand a new con- of curriculum for the 2005-2006 The 70,000-square-foot facility will Mountainside $99,893 bid for construction of a Jim Pfeiffer with 16- month old John tract. school year. be completed by 2007. After 31 years serving five-bay storage structure at the Pub- Butterfield. Mayor Marks predicted that prop- By a vote of 6-0, Westfield Town The 87th PGA Championship was Mountainside as the recreation di- lic Works facility on Plainfield Av- Westfield firemen and police res- erty-tax bills will increase at a “pre- held August 8-14 at Springfield’s rector, Sue Winans announced her enue that will house recently-pur- cued the child from a 10-foot hole cipitous” rate in coming years “unless See current news on inside pages. Baltusrol Golf Club. resignation. She was replaced by As- chased equipment that is shared by where the child had fallen and be- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

COMING SOON…The Tavern at Stage House, which opened the week of August 29, is a relaxing and welcome addition to the Scotch Plains dining scene; GO RAIDERS!…Hundreds of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students cheered enthusiastically for the boys’ soccer team in the Group 3 championship game between the Raiders and Ocean City November 18 at the College of New Jersey; DEPARTED FRIEND...Douglas Hansen, the Scotch Plains township attorney and Fanwood Municipal Court judge, died suddenly on December 9; GETTING DIRTY…Master Gardeners of Rutgers were busy at work building the new rain garden at the Fanwood library. The garden will be able to absorb and clean the rainwater that falls throughout the year. Page 8 Thursday, December 29, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

GIVE US A CONTRACT…More than 300 members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education Association demonstrated for a new contract at the October 20 BOE meeting; NO MORE WAR...Jeff Key, a marine who served in Iraq, and anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan hold a news conference in front of the Westfield Municipal Building on September 12, calling for an exit strategy for the war; MAYOR’S GALA AWARD...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association was named the 2005 Volunteer Organization of the Year award winner at the Scotch Plains Mayor’s Gala on December 2; WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME...Area soldiers from the New Jersey National Guard of the 250th Signal Battalion march home to the Westfield Armory from duty in Iraq on November 7; CELEBRITIES…Mr. and Mrs. Fanwood, disguised as Dorris Terry and Jim Grover, head the 10th Annual Fanny Wood Day celebration on October 2.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Jon Corzine defeated opponent a $15.5 million project that will take Westfield Mountainside will receive eliminating the possibility of an ap- significant changes are made” to the Douglas Forrester to become the next about two years to complete and The Westfield Area Chamber of $8,654,117 in liquidated real estate plicant re-applying. property-tax system in New Jersey. governor of New Jersey. lead, it is hoped, to safer passage Commerce (WACC) agreed to de- assets. Jack Molenaar, council liaison to Fanwood State Assembly members Eric between Park Avenue and Bonnie stroy 1,000 gift cards following a Garwood the Planning and Zoning Board of The planning and zoning board Munoz and Jon Bramnick were re- Burn and New Providence Roads. legal challenge by the Downtown Garwood Councilman Charles Adjustments announced that he was voted to recommend revisions to the elected in district 21 while Linda Brian Mahoney was formally Westfield Corporation (DWC) over Lombardo informed the borough retiring from that position. Council RDRP to the Borough Council. Stender and Jerry Green were re- sworn in as Chief of Police. the chamber’s use of a stylized “W” council of a complaint registered member Bruce Walsh will take his Building height and density, both of elected in District 22. An $825,000 renovation—includ- on the cards. The DWC had charged with the Rahway Valley Sewerage place. great concern to neighbors, were Assemblywoman Linda Stender ing replacement of the roof, the instal- that the chamber’s use of the “W” Authority (RVSA) concerning fumes Westfield clarified in the revisions. (D-22) of Fanwood won reelection lation of new thermal-paned windows represented an infringement on its emanating from the Garwood Paper Police Officer Gregory Kasko filed Fanwood celebrated its 110th over Councilwoman Nancy Malool and various plumbing upgrades—of trademark. Board cardboard facility in the bor- a lawsuit on November 14 against birthday on October 2 with the tenth of Scotch Plains. the township library began. The DWC sought a permanent in- ough. the town on allegations that he was annual Fanny Wood Day celebra- The freeholder board was pre- Fanwood junction against the WACC’s use of DECEMBER harassed and retaliated against after tion. sented with a draft resolution to ban The Borough of Fanwood, the the “W” in the future and payment of Scotch Plains he reported information to town of- The borough proceeded with plans the practice of pay-to-play – issuing Township of Scotch Plains and the all legal fees in the matter by the After five hearings that stretched ficials per the town’s “whistle to accept the donation of a 1940s large government contracts in ex- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of chamber. WACC’s board of direc- out over nearly 12 months, the zon- blower” policy. Jersey Central Railroad Caboose. change for campaign donations – at Education jointly received three tors voted not to pursue a court battle ing board rejected a developer’s ap- The lawsuit stemmed from allega- The caboose will be restored and both the county and mu- grants totaling $125,000 due to the potential high cost of legal plication to build a single-family tions concerning misuse of police parked at the Fanwood train station nicipal level in Union from the NJ Department fees. home on the western half of the department computers to conduct il- as a museum. County. of Community Affairs Later in the month, the DWC island on Cooper Road. A neighbor- legal background checks in 2004 on The League of Women Voters and Scotch Plains through a grant applica- dropped its lawsuit after the two hood group, formed to oppose the several town residents and alleged the Leader/Times sponsored a de- At two consecutive tion submitted by organizations approved an agreement application, turned out in force at retaliation Officer Kasko faced when bate between candidates for borough meetings, township coun- Fanwood officials for arbitrated by town officials concern- each of the board’s five hearings. he attempted to look into the validity council. cil members defended the their shared services ef- ing the future of the “W.” The township-owned hedge prop- of the illegal background checks. T&M Associates sent the borough township’s agreement forts. Incumbent Mayor Andy Skibitsky erty next to the Municipal Building The three count suit named Town council a report recommending the with the developers of the Democrats swept the defeated Democratic challenger Tom was formally subdivided, leaving it Administrator Jim Gildea and former rezoning of two lots on Staggard Heather Glen age-re- council elections with Jardim by more than 1,000 votes. up the township council to rezone Police Chief Bernard Tracy as co- Place to residential from light indus- stricted housing develop- former Councilman Republican council candidates Sal the land so that it can be sold to a defendants along with the town. trial. ment, which will result Bruce Walsh as the top Caruana and Vicki Kimmins were private entity for development. At the December 6 council con- Westfield in slightly lower property vote-getter with 1,417 victorious in the first and second Fanwood ference meeting, the mayor and coun- The Westfield Area Y held a cer- taxes for those owning Brian Mahoney votes. In a very tight wards, respectively. Landmark removed Fanwood resi- cil addressed concerns of Westfield emony to dedicate its new East Broad property in the 53-home race, Democrat Joan Democrats retained at least one dent Raj Mukherji from the RDRP. police officials performing illegal Street family branch on October 2. development. Wheeler edged out Republican seat on the council after David Haas’ Mr. Mukherji was indicted Novem- background checks. Town council and mayoral candi- The township recreation depart- Michael D’Antuono by a mere seven victory over incumbent Darielle ber 30 on five counts for allegedly Grace Salomon, a 76-year-old re- dates debated a range of issues on ment received a $117,000 Union votes with totals of 1,381 to 1,374. Walsh in the third ward. stalking two women, witness tam- tired Westfield teacher, died Decem- October 17 at a forum sponsored by County grant that will be dedicated The Republicans requested a recount, Democrat Tom Bigosinski was vic- pering, violating a restraining order ber 8 from injuries sustained in a the League of Women Voters and to installing lights at one or more but the tallies were upheld. torious by one vote over Republican and burglary. Landmark became the house fire. She was the first person The Westfield Leader. fields. The borough council adopted re- Eric Leuthold for the fourth ward sole developer of the former Dean killed in a fire in town since Novem- Garwood An ethics committee recom- visions to the RDRP on November 9. seat on the town council after the Oil Site, dropping Mr. Mukherji from ber 28, 1993. BOE member Monty Brown was mended that township prosecutor The council also authorized $425,00 county counted absentee and provi- the LLC. Captain and acting Westfield Po- arrested on October 9 by Cranford Michael Blacker be admonished for for the purchase of a new fire truck. sional ballots. The planning and zoning board of lice Chief John Parizeau was named police and charged with possession lying to a client three years earlier. Mayor Mahr announced that Land- The Westfield Area Chamber of adjustments heard a proposal by Chief of Police by a unanimous vote of marijuana and drug parapherna- The state Department of Trans- mark, the developer of the former Commerce (WACC) Board of Di- Primavera Developers for a use vari- by the town council December 20. lia, which was a wooden marijuana portation said it will begin the reno- Dean Oil Sit, will be required to rectors voted unanimously to the pro- ance for 19 Townhouses on 1.1 acres Mountainside pipe, Cranford police said. vation and upgrade of the Route 22 present evidence to the planning mote Executive Director Allison in a residential neighborhood was The BOE wrestled over a motion NOVEMBER bridge in Scotch Plains in mid-2008, board during site plan review that O’Hara to president of the organiza- brought before the Planning and Zon- to rehire Joel Musial Group, an ar- the site is not contaminated and is tion, effective December 1. ing Board of Adjustments. Neigh- chitectural firm, to supply the plans cleared by the DEP for residential Mountainside bors turned out in droves to object for renovations at Deerfield School. development. A report issued to the BOE by an citing quality of living concerns. The dispute arose over the fact that Peter Chemidlin of Family Inves- auditor hired by the board revealed The board discussed how to change Musial was the architect for the ill- Hurricane Relief Fund Concert tors Company was reelected as presi- 30 areas in need of improvement. its rules to prevent applicants from fated construction at Beechwood dent of the Fanwood Business and Borough Attorney John Post re- abruptly withdrawing an application School. Professional Association. Dale Flow- ported that as part of the dissolution once deliberations begin. This would Meghan Gill, Fred Rossi, Deborah ers of Scotchwood Florist was re- of the now defunct Union County require an application to progress to Madison, Paul Peyton and Don Wil- elected as vice president. Regional High School District, a vote once discussions are heard, liams compiled this summary. Westfield Young Artists' Cooperative Theatre, Inc. presents County Issues Guidlines for RRIICCHHAARRDD RROODDGGEERRSS Winter Sports in Parks A CELEBRATION OF HIS MUSIC The public is invited to use the eas are unattended and used at the Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II & Lorenz Hart county park system in a safe manner patrons’ own risk. Please observe all according to regulations for winter- signs regarding ice conditions. In Concert on December 30 time activities such as cross-country Non-lighted skating areas are: 6:00pm and 8:30pm at the skiing, sledding and ice skating, snow Warinanco Park Lagoon in Roselle, and ice conditions permitting. Black Brook Park Lake in First Baptist Church PROVIDING VIEWS...The four Fanwood candidates for the two borough council seats expressed their views to the public on TV35; NOT A Cross-country skiing is allowed Kenilworth, Nomahegan Park Lake in Westfield, 170 Elm Street TEARDOWN?…Only the front door of the home is left standing on this “remod- at Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch in Cranford, Milton Lake Park in eling” project at 500 Summit Avenue in Westfield. Plains, Oak Ridge Golf Course in Rahway and the extension lake and Net Proceeds to Benefit the Clark, and the Watchung Reserva- lagoon in Green Brook Park in Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief Initiative tion. There is no location in the park Plainfield. Signs announcing the via the Salvation Army system suitable for downhill skiing suitability of any natural area for as it is heavily wooded, in proxim- skating will be posted. The public is Tickets Available ity to roadways and contains bodies urged to observe any restrictions November 15th in Westfield at: of water. since these decisions are based upon The flagpole area in Echo Lake the lake’s ice thickness and other UPS Store - 231 North Avenue W. Park in Mountainside is the only safety concerns. Boogie’s Tickets - 41 Elm Street sanctioned site in the Union County Ice hockey is permitted at desig- Tarpley & Co. - 106 Quimby Street park system for sledding. Please note nated skating areas at the discretion that toboggans, bobsleds and other of the Union County Police. This ADULTS: $25 non-steerable devices are strongly decision is based upon the ratio of CHILDREN/STUDENTS: $15 discouraged at any time, for safety ice-hockey skaters and non-hockey (Ages 17 and under) reasons. skaters proportionate to the size of For Further Information, The park supervisor may suspend the skating area. It is the county’s Please Call: (908) 233-3200 sledding activities if there is not enough intention to provide adequate ice area snow on the hill or if there are severe for the enjoyment and safety of all WYACT is funded in part by... ice conditions. Children should be skaters. supervised at all times. The Union County Department of Snowmobiles are strictly prohib- Parks, Recreation & Facilities re- ited in the Union County Park System. serves the right to cancel winter Galloping Hill Golf Course is not sports at any park at any time if the available for winter sports activities. conditions of the park are such that The terrain of the course is consid- the safety of the public is in jeop- ered too hazardous for this use. ardy. Snowboarding and sledding are also For additional information regard- prohibited at the Ash Brook and Oak ing winter sports, call the Depart- Ridge golf courses. ment of Parks, Recreation & Facili- Many options are available for ice ties at (908) 527-4900 between the skating in natural areas. Lighted lake hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday areas include Warinanco Park Lake through Friday. Information can also in Roselle, Meisel Avenue Lake in be obtained by visiting www.ucnj.org Springfield, Rahway River Park Lake or calling the recorded message at in Rahway, Briant Park Lake in Sum- (908) 298-7850, and the Union mit and the Upper Lake of Echo County Parks hotline (908) 352- Lake Park in Mountainside. All ar- 8410.

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PUBLICATION Judge Upholds Bigosinski FW Board Reviews Plaza Victory; Leuthold Concedes Partners on South Ave. By PAUL PEYTON He said he believed there were some by DEBORAH MADISON The application for the develop- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times election rules violated and felt it was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment will be continued at next month’s WESTFIELD — State Superior important to get a judicial opinion. “I FANWOOD — Fanwood Plaza meeting with testimony from the Court Judge John Malone upheld the wanted to ensure the integrity of the Partners presented a second applica- applicant’s planner and traffic expert. one-vote victory of Tom Bigosinski (election) process.” tion before the Fanwood Planning The board approved a revision to over Eric Leuthold in the race to Mr. Bigosinski, who will be sworn and Zoning Board of Adjustments to its rules that would disallow an appli- succeed Larry Goldman as fourth into office on January 3, said he was seek approval for a major prelimi- cant to withdraw an application once ward councilman. The decision puts “happy the lawsuit was dismissed. nary and final site plan for a proposed the board began discussions prior to a an end to a six-week legal process What’s important now is to move development at 314, 324 and 328 vote. The rule was spurred by an initiated by Mr. Leuthold. forward and get to work on the issues South Avenue. application that was pulled after the Judge Malone ruled that two of the that concern the citizens of the fourth The first application was presented board had indicated the likelihood of Jim Halleran for The Westfield Leader and The Times three voters included as possible ir- ward. Hopefully, Eric, his family and LIFE OF THE PARTY…Members of the Fanwood Business and Professional by principles Robert Kraus and John a denial. By disallowing such a with- regularities in Mr. Leuthold’s argu- everyone else will have a safe and Association enjoy their holiday party on December 13 at The Chelsea of Fanwood. Boyle regarding a proposal to de- drawal, an applicant cannot come back ment voted in the June Republican happy holiday, and then we can all velop a bank and a day-care school to the board with the same applica- Primary. The judge said it was likely concentrate on working together to facility. It had previously been with- tion after having benefited from hours they voted for Mr. Leuthold in the make 2006 peaceful and prosperous drawn. In March, there was staunch of testimony, discussions and delib- General Election and thus would not for everyone in town. There is a lot of Dr. Brachman Joins Yahoo! opposition by neighborhood residents erations. have changed the result. The court work to do on town council and I to a proposed parking lot behind The board also discussed the imple- contacted the third voter, who said he welcome the challenges.” houses on Old South Avenue. mentation of a McMansion ordinance, didn’t vote for either candidate. Following a recount of election re- As Worldwide Research VP The application was redesigned. reviewing some of the attributes of Mr. Leuthold had requested that sults by the Union County Election WESTFIELD — Yahoo! Inc. has tion for Computing Machinery. The objectionable parking lot was housing design and scale that should the court declare purported illegal Board on November 28, Mr. announced that it has established a “Yahoo! tackles and solves some dropped from the plan. A shared park- be included in the ordinance. The votes rendered ineligible, thus set- Bigosinski was upheld as the victor research center on the East Coast of the hardest technical challenges in ing arrangement is proposed with the board will submit their suggestions ting the need for a special election. by a margin of 1,469 to 1,468. located in New York City and has the Internet world at a massive scale,” Chelsea Living Facility for employ- to Paul Ricci of T&M Associates, Following the judge’s decision, Mr. He will join Mayor Andrew appointed Dr. Ron Brachman of said Dr. Brachman. “I look forward ees of a building owned by Fanwood consultants to the board, who will Leuthold said he conceded the elec- Skibitsky, who was elected to a four- Westfield as vice president of world- to helping build a world-class re- Plaza Partners at 313 South Avenue. draw up a proposed ordinance from tion to Mr. Bigosinski. year term; First Ward Councilman wide research operations. The center search organization focused on excit- Mr. Kraus told the board that this their suggestions. “I congratulated Tom at the court- Sal Caruana, who was re-elected, and will focus on technolo- ing problems that only a arrangement would free up the cur- In recent years, several residential house and formally conceded the elec- new council members Vicki Kimmins, gies of computer science company like Yahoo! can rent parking lot across South Avenue. applications have come before the tion to him. I think he will be a great second ward, and David Haas, third and social media. address with its hundreds Several witnesses gave testimony board requesting approval to construct councilman,” Mr. Leuthold said when ward. Councilmen-elect Bigosinski Dr. Brachman joins the of products and services regarding the proposal, which in- oversized houses on small lots, which reached by The Westfield Leader for and Haas will be the only Democrats company from the U.S. and its reach to more than cluded a franchise of the Goddard were deemed by the board to be out of comment on Friday. on the council when the body reorga- Defense Advanced Re- 400 million consumers School day-care center and a branch character with the surrounding neigh- “I appreciate the input of the judi- nizes on January 3. The Republicans search Projects Agency around the world.” of the Town Bank. borhood. The new ordinance would cial process,” Mr. Leuthold added. will have a 7-2 majority in 2006. (DARPA) and AT&T Dr. Brachman earned Both buildings, Mr. Kraus testi- give the board more leeway in denying Labs. He will report to his Bachelor of Science fied, would be one story, but would or modifying such applications. Prabhakar Raghavan, degree in Electrical En- have a second floor to give the build- Council liaison to the planning New SP Police Chief to Focus head of Yahoo! Research. gineering from ing the appearance of being Victorian board Jack Molenaar announced that Dr. Brachman has had Princeton University in design, to fit in with Fanwood’s he would be retiring from the board On Community Interaction a distinguished career as and his science master’s other design elements. The second this year, after having served 11 years a scientist and senior ex- Ron Brachman and doctoral degrees stories would house HVAC equip- in this position. He thanked the board By FRED T. ROSSI the community.” Rather than simply ecutive. Dr. Brachman from Harvard Univer- ment, eliminating the need to place and said he would miss the board Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “going out and looking for crime and served as director of DARPA’s Infor- sity. He recently co-authored a book, the equipment on the roof. members. Council member Bruce SCOTCH PLAINS — Brian then reacting,” the focus is on “iden- mation Processing Technology Of- “Knowledge Representation and An artist’s renderings of the pro- Walsh will be taking his place as Mahoney wasn’t trying to follow in tifying problems areas, being acces- fice, where he developed a cognitive Reasoning.” posed buildings were presented to the council liaison to the planning board. any family tradition when he thought sible to the public and being out among systems initiative that brought hun- Dr. Brachman’s wife, Gwen, is a board showing the design and land- Robert Mega, attorney to the plan- at a young age about a career in law the community.” He wants it so that dreds of millions of dollars to na- physician in the occupational medi- scaping. Architect Carol Hewit de- ning board, announced that he would enforcement. Born and educated in residents don’t see police only when tional research. cine department at the University of scribed the interior of the proposed also be leaving the board since he has Scotch Plains, Mr. Mahoney, sworn they dial 9-1-1. Prior to DARPA, Dr. Brachman Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- buildings, which would be 8,252 been appointed as a Superior Court in as the township’s chief of police Chief Mahoney also said he wants was a research vice president at AT&T sey in Newark. They have two daugh- square feet for the school and 2,966 Judge for the State of New Jersey. last month, is the only member of his to work on improving the Labs, where he developed an artifi- ters – Rebecca, a 2005 graduate of square feet for the bank. Board Chairman Gregory Cummings family who chose this career path, department’s image, an effort that cial intelligence group. He recently Oberlin College with a double major The school, Ms. Hewitt testified, read a resolution congratulating Mr. which for him began with a brief stint started with the recent redesign of completed a two-year term as presi- in creative writing and neuroscience, would provide services for a maxi- Mega and wishing him well. Joseph in the mid-1980s with the Westfield patrol cars, which now are painted in dent of the American Association for and Lauren, a Westfield High School mum of 128 children ages six months Galfy, Jr. will replace Mr. Mega. Police Department. black and white, and the upgrading of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and is sophomore who is a member of the to six years old. That number, Ms. Several applications are scheduled “It was something that, as a kid, I communications. a fellow of AAAI and of the Associa- junior varsity field hockey team. Hewitt explained, was determined by to be heard at the next regularly sched- always found interesting,” he told The With the populations of the town a state formula for calculating stu- uled meeting of the board. In addition Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. “I and schools increasing, the chief said dents per square foot. to the continuation of Fanwood Plaza grew up in town, I knew some of the he has “spent the past several weeks SP, County Officials Meet The bank would have three drive- Partners, the board will hear a vari- officers. I was fascinated by it.” evaluating where we’re at” in terms through lanes. The two buildings ance application for a house on Mid- Chief Mahoney was named to the of manpower. He said that “we find would share a single egress driveway. way Avenue. An application by top post after the untimely death in ourselves at times shorthanded” and On Ashbrook Deer Hunt Board members were surprised to Primavera Parkview LLC for a use October of Chief Mark Zyla, who had said that a request for an increase in By FRED T. ROSSI picnic grounds. hear from Ms. Hewit that a four-foot- variance for 19 townhouses on two led the department since May 2004. the police force from the present 46 is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Cooper Road property was high white vinyl fence would sur- lots on Staggard Place has also been Mr. Mahoney was promoted at that something under consideration. SCOTCH PLAINS — Township formerly maintained as a working round the school, including the front placed on the agenda. Board secre- time to captain, nine years after being The still-pending lawsuits filed officials will seek to meet soon with farm, and the county, which now owns on South Avenue. This was not de- tary Pat Hoynes said it was unlikely promoted to sergeant. Chief Mahoney, against the department and former Union County officials to discuss sev- the property, wishes to continue to picted in the drawings. that all of the above applications who joined the township police force chiefs Marshall Nelson and Thomas eral matters of interest to Scotch use it as a farm to provide educational The board also had some reserva- would be heard and one or more may in 1987, said he didn’t have early O’Brien several years ago by a few Plains, including the status of the and various recreational opportuni- tions regarding the rear of the school be postponed. aspirations to the top position. former and active police officers long-delayed deer-reduction plan in ties to county residents. being used as the front entrance and The next agenda meeting of the “I was happy at every level I shouldn’t lead to any divisiveness the Ashbrook Reservation, the details At the township council’s final the front of the school appearing to be Planning and Zoning Board of Ad- served,” he said. At each step up the within the ranks, Chief Mahoney told of how the new children’s farm on the meeting of the year on Tuesday the rear of the building. justments is scheduled for January ladder, “if that had been my last The Times. “One of my and Mark former Sevell property on Cooper evening, Councilman Frank Rossi and Children would be walked into the 17, during which there will also be a promotion, I could have retired and Zyla’s goals was to make sure the Road will operate and plans for field Assistant Township Attorney back of the school by their parents special meeting. been happy.” department works together,” he said. renovation at two county-owned sites. Lawrence Woodruff both said that, from the rear parking lot for safety The next regularly scheduled meet- At age 41, he finds himself leading “I do expect all our personnel to work The township has been waiting for after reviewing the eight-page memo- reasons, Ms. Hewit explained. The ing will be held on January 25. Both a force of 46 officers protecting a together in the best interests of the several months for county officials randum, they had a number of ques- South Avenue door would probably meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in town of 24,000 residents where crime community.” to make a decision on how to pro- tions for county officials about how be locked, she stated. council chambers. rates across all categories are well ceed with a deer-management pro- the facility will operate. below national averages, according FBPA Holds Annual gram in the Ashbrook Reservation Mayor Martin Marks said he would to FBI statistics. The most recent before the end of the winter. Early like to speak with the county to get MS Council Discusses Pool survey by the New Jersey State Po- Party in Fanwood this fall, Mayor Martin Marks and “some clarification” about the site’s lice found Scotch Plains’ overall crime By JAMES HALLERAN Township Manager Thomas Atkins operations and to “voice some of our rate of 11.9 per 1,000 residents to be Specially Written for The Leader and The Times met with Dan Bernier, the Union concerns about this project.” The Resurfacing, Field Lighting less than half the statewide level. FANWOOD — The Fanwood Busi- County director of the Division of mayor offered no details about what By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL cost another $97,000 to $127,000. Given these generally upbeat local ness and Professional Association Park Planning and Maintenance, and specific concerns he had. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Councilman Keith Turner asked if statistics, Chief Mahoney said he (FBPA) held its annual Christmas representatives of the Cranford Rod The county is also preparing to MOUNTAINSIDE – At the De- the lighting could be reconfigured at wants “to just continue working on Party on December 13 at The Chelsea. and Gun Club and the United Bow renovate two ballfields in Scotch cember 13 Mountainside borough the pony field to eliminate two poles the things that [Chief Zyla] and I The group of more than 40 small- Hunters of New Jersey, two organi- Plains, one on westbound Route 22 council agenda-setting meeting, the for an approximate $50,000 savings. were working on.” He says one of the business owners promotes Fanwood zations that could be involved in near the highway overpass at New board focused on the topics of field Mr. Disko advised that the council police department’s great strengths is as a desirable place to shop, live and initial efforts at thinning the bur- Providence Road and the other at the lighting and pool resurfacing. could go out for bids with specifica- its “commitment to the community,” invest. It is a forum for business. geoning deer herd in the county- Union County Vocational-Technical Borough Engineer Michael Disko tions with and without the two poles which includes “lots of police offic- FBPA President Peter Chemidlim owned reservation. School on Raritan Road. addressed council members on light- and that they do so soon in order to be ers giving extra time and service to of Family Investors Company ex- Township officials have been push- Township Manager Thomas Atkins ing for Mountainside’s pony field, complete in time for summer use. He the town. We have programs like com- plained, “We are made up of small ing for the past several years for per- said on Tuesday that the initial round Little League field and soccer field at said that if the project slipped to the munity policing and DARE [the businesses, mom-and-pop shops. We mission to conduct a deer-reduction of bidding attracted a total of nine the Deerfield School. fall, the lights would not have been school drug awareness effort]. We are here to grow and promote small program in the Ashbrook property, bids for the project. The lowest bid, The board also discussed lighting utilized for the traveling teams and reach out to the youth in our commu- businesses in Fanwood though net- but the final decision is in the hands he said, was $650,000 — slightly for the borough’s softball field, also at the prices would probably be higher. nity with the PAL. And we have a working and sponsoring events. of Union County, which will have to higher than the county’s $600,000 Deerfield. Mr. Disko noted that it Mr. Steve Hunter of Hunter Pools great working relationship with the Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr is sup- decide whether to accede to a wish by estimate for the project. But county would be more cost-effective to do the addressed the council on resurfacing board of education and the schools.” portive and encourages our group.” state officials that any deer manage- officials determined that the paper- lighting for all fields at the same time the borough’s pool. He recommended The community policing philoso- The group meets once a month. For ment program using professional work for the low bid was incom- rather that doing them one by one. a three-coat finish, saying it would phy, Chief Mahoney explained, re- more information, visit their website riflemen be preceded first by what plete; with the second-lowest bidder Mr. Disko noted that lighting the adhere best. He said that putting a volves around “how we interact with at www.fanwood.biz. could be a weeks-long effort by bow- submitting a $760,000 bid, county Pony field requires five poles and the new plaster surface on an older plas- and-arrow hunters. officials will soon formally reject Little League field requires four poles. ter pool generally doesn’t work well Earlier this month, the Union the bids and ask for a new round of He added that if lighting for all three because the two different types of County freeholders approved a bids next month. fields were installed, a total of eight plaster do not bond well. He noted MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. memorandum of understanding be- Mr. Atkins said county officials poles would be used. He said that the that usually within a year or two, tween the county and Green Mead- have told him that the county remains borough could just “switch on to only pieces start to “break off.” He stated Chair of the Family Law Department of ows Children’s Farm Co. for the lease committed to the project and hopes to light the field needed.” that the coating recommended would DUGHI & HEWIT of about 22 acres of the former Sevell begin work on the two fields in the Mr. Disko estimated that the cost for probably last at least five years, de- property that will be turned into an spring. the pony field, Little League field and pending on how the pool water’s 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 interactive educational and recre- The council’s annual reorganiza- soccer field at Deerfield together would chemical balance is kept. ational facility with farm-related ex- tion meeting will be held on Tuesday, fall between approximately $215,000 Mr. Disko said Mr. Hunter has been hibits, tours, pony rides, hayrides and January 3 at 6:30 p.m. to $230,000. The softball field would in business resurfacing non-residential pools for 30 years and is a member of DIVORCE QUESTIONS? the National Pool and Spa Association. Recreation Director Frank Masella Specializing in all aspects of Family Law Aaron J. Berg 1633 Broadway, 3rd Floor Financial Professional New York, NY 10019 stated that the pool has been repainted including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, over the past few years. Mr. Hunter Cell (908) 233-6145 stated this would be additional cost to child support, division of assets, palimony, [email protected] Tel. (212) 408-0002 the borough as first the pool has to be premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, sandblasted to remove the paint. Fellow Resident of Westfield, NJ He said that the borough has done restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to an outstanding job maintaining the changed financial circumstances, residence pool, as the plaster has lasted 40 years. • Fee-Based Financial Planning He estimated the project, without removal from New Jersey, visitation sandblasting, at around $50,000. modifications and transfers of custody. • Investments • Education Funding He noted that sandblasting could eliminate the first step in acid wash- • IRAs • Annuities • Pensions ing the pool, usually done to elimi- 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law nate sun lotions and body oils. • Life Insurance • Health Insurance* Mr. Disko suggested that the resur- Union County Early Settlement Arbitration facing, re-tiling and water slide for Panelist 25 years Individuals / Professionals / Small Businesses the pool be done soon as to not inter- fere with the summer pool opening. Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian At its December 20 regular meet- Accredited Mediator ing, the council approved an agree- ment with New Jersey Department of Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, Transportation (DOT) allocating ju- Williams & Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) risdiction to the DOT to implement drainage improvement projects along Route 22. The borough council’s re-organi- For More Information: *Underwriten by a third-party insurer. www.AXAonline.com zation meeting will be held Tuesday, 908-272-0200 Securities and investment advisory services offered through AXAAdvisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member NASD, SIPC. January 3, at 8 p.m. The mayor said www.dhplaw.net Annuity and insurance products offered through AXA Network, LLC and its subsidiaries. GE-30473(a) (11/04) that a new council president will be installed at that meeting. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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333 South Ave. East, Westfield NJ 07090 908-232-8700 Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m - 10 p.m. Sunday - 12 noon - 7 p.m Free Parking We are not responsible for typographical errors. Prices do not include sales tax. We reserve the right to limit quantities while supplies last. T&C accepts MC, AE, VS, DV. In the event of error the lowest price allowed by New Jersey State Law will apply. Page 4 Thursday, December 29, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Community Commentary Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Let’s Celebrate January 1 as — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood ‘Westfield’s Railroad Day’ DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception by Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. Member of: Member of: Below are four arcane words, each with New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Former Westfield Mayor, 1992-1996 National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association four definitions – only one is correct. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Few are probably aware of it, but Garden State that might be examples. others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey January 1, 1839 was perhaps the most Which brings up another critical, important day in the history of and related event, what I have re- If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Westfield – and we are speaking of ferred to as “Westfield’s Louisiana vidual. If you get three – word expert. If the big, historic West Fields of Eliza- Purchase.” In 1955, with the CRRNJ Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 you get all four – You must have a lot of beth, encompassing from present dancing with bankruptcy and insol- free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Western Cranford, Mountainside, part vency, the Town Council negotiated All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 of Rahway, Clark, Garwood, Scotch purchase of both station buildings, come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Plains, Fanwood, Plainfield and a bit the Railway Express building on the Deception. of Dunellen to the west. south side and land from the railroad. Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte This was the day that the railroad, This puts the then council members 1. Deaurate – Having a golden color ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR the iron horse, first ran from right up there with Jefferson in my 2. Gomphiasis – Looseness of the teeth Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Elizabethport to Plainfield. The line admiration and respect. The price? 3. Daysman – An umpire or mediator COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 4. Pocosin – A marsh or swamp Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly of course later became the Central $65,000. EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Railroad of New Jersey, a power- Plans were to install about 430 RHOB house in corporate and transportation parking spaces in the vicinity of the 1. The sensation of cold Ben Corbin 2. Resembling a rose SERVICES in 19th-century America and an station. The Newark News reported SUBSCRIPTION PRICE anachronism in the mid-20th. Ulti- that approximately 250 used the park- 3. Juice One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 mately CRRNJ went bankrupt sev- ing areas. The railroad retained the 4. Saturated; soaked XANTHOCHROOUS eral times and its weary passenger right to continue train operations, in- 1. Having a yellowish complexion cars and service were assimilated into cluding space for a waiting room and 2. Foreign; alien the present Raritan Valley line of New ticket agent. 3. Containing an overabundance of uric For Sure, the New Year 2006 Jersey Transit in the 1980s. Westfield is unique insofar as I acid How important? Well, by the end know in being a municipality that 4. Having prickly, yellowish leaves of the 19th century, one in seven of owns its station and parking areas. SCHIZOTRICHIA every man, woman and child in All this came across emphatically a 1. The condition of possessing a cleft Has Much In Store For Us Westfield went down to the station decade ago when New Jersey Transit palate and climbed onto one of the CRRNJ came to Westfield the last months of 2. A complete break of a bone; a com- New Year’s celebrations provide everyone the inquiry; tsunamis and hurricanes with many still pound fracture commuter trains. my term as mayor and rather imperi- 3. Splitting of the hair opportunity to start with a clean slate. Some may desperate; scoundrels of public trust rounded up for The railroad had built a bridge ously told us what they were going to make resolutions, many of which are broken imme- jail; winless football, to be corrected we’re confi- 4. Assuming both male and female across Newark Bay that opened in do at the train station. traits in behavior diately. Nevertheless, it’s good to think about how dent; clerks, chiefs, mayors, councilpersons, free- 1867, taking the commuter trains to “Wait a minute” said I. “Westfield, TUZ we can be better next year – how we can wipe away holders, governors and senators now of different the west bank of the Hudson at what not Transit, owns these stations and 1. A buckler; a shield yesteryear matters that were not the best – while names; our soldiers returning home from Iraq. today is Liberty State Park, and a land.” After Transit realized they had 2. A lock or tuft of hair depressing amalgam of unused track a different ownership situation here, 3. The great snapping turtle embellishing the good of the past. Each of us has their personal recollections of 2005 rights-of-way into the old terminal as well as a very aroused and con- 4. A vigorous or vehement scuffle For some, 2005 is gone even before they can get and we may think that 2006 cannot be as memorable sits there. Some of the gates still list cerned citizenry about what was go- the date correct in their checkbooks. Remember to – for what else can happen? trains departing for Westfield and ing to happen to our station, we nego- School Concert write 2006 from now on. Can State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield other stations on our line. tiated a far better result than NJT Sterilized Time of Year We look to 2006 and think events cannot be as become U.S. Senator? Can Asw. Linda Stender In many communities in New Jer- originally contemplated. sey and elsewhere, the railroad itself Example: the original proposal was While walking in the bitter cold to action-packed as 2005 – notables visiting our towns become a Congresswoman? Can Asm. Jon Bramnick acted as a real-estate developer. Not chain-link fence under the raised plat- attend my grandson’s “Winter Concert” such as President Bush in Westfield and former New become State Senator? How many tear-downs and so here. The railroad was happy just forms. My advisors suggested cast at Edison Intermediate School, I was an- York City Mayor Rudy Guliani in Scotch Plains; the McMansions will there be? How high will taxes ticipating hearing the most joyous sounds to get the very successful commuter panels that copy the building’s stone of the Christmas season bringing warmth bomb scare at the Westfield train station after which rise? Who will win the Westfield versus Scotch business, blended with shipments of facades — Done, and beautiful. — to my spirit. Instead it left me feeling sad one of our own helps those suffering from the real Plains-Fanwood football game next year? Will the coal through Westfield from the mines Roof canopies of standing seam metal, and insulted. thing in the London subways; a child rescued while Mets be better than the Yankees? up in the Scranton area. rather than faux slate. Ditto. While the children’s voices were me- The original Westfield stop was at My secret biggest pride: I was ada- lodious and the orchestra played beauti- trapped in a construction hole at Tamaques Park; the No one knows, of course, and predictions, though Central Avenue. An improved station mant that the old, stinky, narrow, dim fully, the program was as cold as the night passing of those we knew, Burney Heeney, Chief fun, are useless if accuracy is to count. For sure, the came at the foot of Clark Street, tunnel on the west side had to be outside. In not wanting to offend anyone, Mark Zyla and Douglas Hansen; backyard spats that coming year has much in store for us. Though fully present-day Lord and Taylor. The replaced, and on the east, obviously you certainly have offended me. store owner, Charlie Clark, suppos- at much more cost. They reluctantly Under the guise of a “Winter Concert” will give those in the future a hearty chuckle such as unknown, we face it with optimism and a sense of you included Hannukah and Kwanza mu- edly was eager to have the CRRNJ agreed, but did what we have now. A sic, as well as a Spanish song that men- the great “W” lawsuit or the Sandra Chambers humor. We seek good, yet prepare for the unpleasant. pay him to build one more grandiose federal requirement called “Iced Tea” public hearing; an election victory by one vote out of Our people and communities look to what life has tioned Christmas, but no traditional Christ- there; the railroad instead picked the compelled artistic enhancements; mas songs. My question to you is, “Why three thousand leaving a few scurrying over the to offer in 2006. Happy New Year everyone. present foot of Elm Street location, Transit solicited bids and a Westfield not?” Schools are closed on December 25 which led to the opening of Elm Street native, Stacy Farley, got the commis- for Christmas — not for Kwanza, not for up to Dudley and beyond. sion for the Westfield Transportation Hannukah, not for a Happy Holiday, not Query: What would Westfield have historic tile series in the underpass. for a “Winter Holiday” but for the Christ- It Should be a Sign of Tolerance, Be Grateful, Respect become without the railroad? So love and celebrate your sta- mas holiday. Westfield had no resources or water tions, your parking and your under- Okay, so I’m guessing you wanted to be Everyone’s Beliefs politically correct. Let’s see, the first song Diversity and Mutual Respect I am very sorry to hear that celebrating power. There are many other ‘farms pass in Westfield. All are virtually we sang was the “Star Spangled Banner.” Now that Donald Siano’s letter of De- above tirade just about as seriously as any holiday other than Mr.Siano’s holi- to burbs’ communities in the so-called unique in the Garden State. What about people in the audience who are cember 22 has exposed the “Menorah they should take Mr. Siano’s implication day is so offensive to him. I think Mr. from another country — maybe they were Conspiracy,” I felt it was time to come that the placement of menorah is a delib- Siano should be very grateful to see a More letters pages 5 & 6 offended because you didn’t sing their clean on the real story behind the “War on erate insult to the Christian community of Chanukah menorah alongside the nativ- country’s national anthem and were in- Christmas.” Westfield. Mr. Siano’s questions (all nine ity scene. Perhaps Mr.Siano is not aware Letters to the Editor timidated when everyone stood to sing the Each fall, the highly secret “Society of of them – no actual statements are made, of the importance of the Chanukah story, “Star Spangled Banner.” the Menorah” meets at the Woodbridge merely innuendo) are ill-informed at best which occurred many years before Jesus War on Christmas? Mr. Siano’s I guess it was a good thing you didn’t Sheraton (Middlesex County, not even and highly inflammatory. was born. sing “God Bless America” — that really Union!) to discuss how we can cause the How pathetic that the display of these At that time, the rulers were the Syrian/ would have offended the throngs. You maximum offense to the greatest number symbols together should be viewed by Greeks who did not want to allow any Menorah Tirade Begs a Response might want to think about eliminating it of Christians. (For information on mem- any individual as an attack when it should religion other than their own. They tried Every so often, intolerance, bigotry, That same Supreme Court has declared (“Star Spangled Banner”) from your next bership in the Society, please visit our be taken as a sign of tolerance, diversity to ban the Jewish religion altogether, but and anti-Semitism raise its ugly head, and that the creche is only a religious symbol, “concert” or maybe just include all the website at www.ridiculous- and mutual respect. Much as I would hate the Jews refused to allow this and they last week it appeared in Westfield. Donald and its appearance on town property may national anthems from every country. nonsense.com). to see it happen, perhaps we need to honor fought back to win the right to follow Siano’s letter last week, with his cries of be questioned. However, no one is By ignoring this beautiful holiday of Since we control the media and the the strict letter of the law and remove all their own beliefs. the “War on Christmas” and asking other Westfield has ever raised any arguments Christmas you have offended me, and financial institutions, we devise an inte- religious symbols from town property. If this had not happened, if there were Westfield Christians to support him in his against the creche. others in the audience. So, in essence, you grated program of bribery and influence Let the houses of worship display their no Jews, would Jesus have been born to tirade against the Menorah being next to The most absurd of your questions is, were not politically correct. By sterilizing peddling to obtain preferential placement respective symbols and let the town stick Mary and would there be a Christmas to the nativity scene, begs a response. “What is this organization and how is it this beautiful time of year you have damp- of the menorah. We had hoped to actually to snowflakes and candles, but I suppose celebrate? We should all join together Mr. Siano, in response to your many financed?” Your lack of knowledge of ened the spirit of the season and, in my place the menorah on top of the town we’ll have to be prepared for a nasty letter and be grateful to live in a country that questions, let me provide some facts for religious organizations in Westfield is opinion, done a disservice to our children. Christmas tree, but this proved to be im- from Frosty the Snowman! respects everyone’s religious beliefs. you to consider: astounding. And, why does it matter at all In closing, I would like to wish every- practical. Martin Silverman Linda Feldman Fact: “Union County Torah Center” is how it is funded? Does it matter who one who reads this a “Merry Christmas,” Now, I hope your readers will take the Westfield Westfield a name, not an address. The Union County sponsors the display? “Happy Hannukah,” “Happy Kwanza” Torah Center is not a Union County orga- I don’t know how long you’ve lived in and “Happy Holiday.” I believe that is nization. It is the name of a religious Westfield to not have noticed the politically correct! organization that is located in Westfield, Menorah’s presence in that same location Rae Whittmer just as many churches reside in Westfield, for the last six years, and I don’t know Westfield and has resided here since 1997. They why you’ve decided to display such intol- have the same rights as any other reli- erance this year. Menorah Deserves gious organization in Westfield. I also cannot understand why you would Fact: The Menorah has been in the feel that the Christian community would Its Place Downtown same location since 1999. The creche has be insulted, offended and threatened by The holidays are supposed to be a time been there since 2003. its presence. I can only hope that those of peace, charity, celebration and togeth- Fact: The Supreme Court has declared who agree with you are very few in num- erness. Why is it that the one visible the Menorah and Christmas tree can be ber. I would prefer to believe that you’re representation of the Jewish holiday is viewed as cultural symbols, not religious the only one. being attacked for being near other reli- symbols, giving the town the right to Len Berman gious displays? legally display them on town property. Westfield In no way does the Menorah on North Avenue block the nativity scene, nor does it take away from the magnificence of the Destruction of Constitutional Right; tree. If those displays of Christmas were not enough, the wreaths on the street lights The Separation of Church and State in town, the Christmas lights decorating numerous stores and the wonderful parade I am writing this ‘letter to the editor’ to Also, next time any of you view the bringing Santa through the streets of town express my outrage over the display of a entire display at night, take a moment to should have more than covered the cel- nativity scene at the end of Elm Street in see which display has carefully placed ebration of Christmas, leaving no doubt in front of the train station. It is sad perver- lighting set to highlight it the most at any one’s mind that there is no attack on sion of the 1984 Supreme Court ruling of street level. Are there any reindeer, candy the Christian community of Westfield. Lynch vs. Donnelly. Essentially, by light- canes, or winter wonderland type decora- Attitudes conveyed in the last letter ing the one already naturally existing tions? No. should be considered offensive to the evergreen as a guise for secular trim- Thus, I submit that many lawyers would entire Westfield community and contrary mings, the town and county have allowed argue this display fails the significant to the holiday spirit. On that note, Happy what many of us believe to be the destruc- secular display “reindeer test” and thus Holidays! tion of our constitutional right of the should be removed altogether due to the Pamela Musat separation of church and state. lack of ability to expand that site’s highly Westfield If some of you counter that there is also limited, Christian dominated presenta- a Menorah to add to the secular trim- tion. mings, you would be correct. However, While some people may counter that Founders Did Not just two secular presentations, with the the majority of this country is Christian one 50 ft. tall or so being a Christmas tree, and built on Christian values, they forget Designate Religion you quickly get a sense of the true focus that various types of Christians first came Donald Siano found it troubling that for the entire display. to this country to escape religious perse- the Hannukah menorah was so near the cution themselves. Additionally, if one crèche on North Avenue. It is not, as he just takes a short drive around Westfield, says, in front of the crèche, but to the side. they will find one of the largest reformed It does not block the view at all. Some- Jewish Synagogues in all of New Jersey. how, Mr. Siano thinks this single menorah By some estimates four years ago, takes away from Christmas. Westfield’s Jewish population was around Well, look around. A giant Christmas 18 percent and is still continuing to grow. tree towers over the crèche and the This is far from a small minority. Add to menorah, and downtown street signs and this our Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and stores are decorated for Christmas. Does Atheist populations and you have a strong a single menorah take away from that? voice of concern over this nativity dis- His letter implies that the menorah is play. questionable because it was sponsored by Everyone is so quick these days to an organization with Union County in its make sure the Theory of Intelligent De- name. The Union County Torah Center, sign, a mostly Christian alternative to which put up the menorah, is on Central Darwin’s Theory of Creation, is kept out Avenue on the edge of downtown. And of our public school’s science classes at even if it wasn’t, so what? If you live in all costs due to its innate religious bias. Westfield, you live in Union County. And Courts have quickly jumped in to strike it if you live in Westfield, you live in America, down. whose constitution guarantees the free- How come we cannot harmonize our dom to practice the religion of one’s choice. holiday season as easily by keeping overtly The Founding Fathers did not desig- religious representations from one group’s nate an official state religion. Instead, bible out of our public areas? they made sure that we can observe our Happy Holidays own faiths. Aaron Turnof Jeffrey Laderman Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 29, 2005 Page 5 Goldman, Betancourt Say Kline, Calamaras Retire Goodbye to WF Council From FW Borough Council By GINA LEVINE-LEVY chairmanship on a committee of the By DEBORAH MADISON Kline said, “Nine years is long enough. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Tiimes American Bar Association. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times It’s time to let some fresh blood in.” WESTFIELD — Councilmen Larry He said the rewards of public service FANWOOD — The Fanwood Bor- He also wants to spend more time with Goldman and Rafael Betancourt have don’t come without personal sacrifice. ough Council will bid farewell to two his family. plenty in common. They each have been “The town has had the benefit of being Republican Council members when they “As my kids get older, they are getting married for more than twenty years, they served by some very well-educated and retire at the end of their terms this year. very busy,” he added. each have two children, they love golf, competent individuals who sacrifice fam- Andrew Calamaras and Stewart Kline, “It’s been an honor and a privilege to they are lawyers, they have lived in ily time and professional time to give to the council’s only two Republicans, are serve the residents of Fanwood. I’m glad Westfield for at least two decades and they their community.” leaving. I had the opportunity to serve,” he said. are retiring from the council this year. Mr. Betancourt is another of those in- Mr. Calamaras served three years on Both Mr. Calamaras and Mr. Kline But amidst all of their similarities is dividuals. After five years as a council- the council and chaired the land use com- received framed plaques with the bor- one noticeable difference. Mr. Goldman man, including two years as Acting Mayor, mittee for the past year. He chaired the ough seal from the council. Mayor Col- is a devoted Democrat and Mr. Betancourt he said he is proud of accomplishing his department of public works committee leen Mahr read a resolution of congratu- is a staunch Republican. own personal goals. “I think our town is APPRECIATION…Nick Pantagis, left, owner of the Pantagis Renaissance Res- his first two years. lations to both Mr. Kline and Mr. Mr. Goldman has served nine years, now in good hands,” he said. “I feel like taurant and a member of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club, awards a gift He told The Leader/Times that his de- Calamaras at the December council meet- the longest of any acting council member. I’m leaving the direction of the town in certificate for dinner to Dr. James Checchio. For years, Dr. Checchio has led in cision to retire was based on the demands ing. Most of his tenure was as the minority the hands of very able individuals who sales for the club’s raffle, which raises funds for charitable endeavors. of his other obligations. He is district Their council seats will be filled by party. He did serve three years under will preserve the Westfield I’ve known governor for Rotary for four districts in newly elected council members Bruce Mayor Tom Jardim, Westfield’s only for 20 years.” More letters page 6 New Jersey, which requires a lot of his Walsh and Joan Wheeler, filling the six- Democratic mayor since 1912. Yet, dur- Mr. Betancourt admitted that he has time. He said he enjoys his involvement member board with all Democrats in ad- ing his tenure, democrats have never had been concerned the last couple of years Letters to the Editor with Rotary more than being a politician. dition to Democrat Mayor Mahr. the majority of both council and mayor. over the “lack of civility” in the council. He also runs two businesses that are re- “Eighty percent of the time, partisan- “I am very hopeful that Mayor Skibitsky quiring more of his time. Letters to ship doesn’t come into play,” he said. will ensure that the members of the coun- SPFHS PTA Appeals for Driving “You have to make choices,” he said. “Whenever we had to deal with something cil treat each other with the level of re- While on council, Mr. Calamaras said the Editor that started to break down along party spect the community deserves.” Caution at High-School Unloading he enjoyed his involvement in several lines, it became a definite challenge.” He said he feels that the “acrimony” on projects but mostly enjoyed the people he Partisanship was not a challenge dur- the council was one reason residents did The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High to heed, even in the aftermath of the got to know. Happy Ending for ing the recent parking deck initiative. Mr. not vote in favor of the parking-deck School (SPFHS) PTA would like to ap- tragic accident in late September. “Fanwood is a special town with a lot Goldman said he and some Republicans, referendum. peal to the entire Scotch Plains commu- By now, most of us are aware of the of special people,” he said. FW Missing Person like Mr. Betancourt, agreed on the plan. “There was division at the top and that nity to proceed with greater caution New Jersey State Law, which mandates “Will I ever get involved in politics Mamie Lovette took a walk from her He later opposed the referendum because division was what in the end caused the while driving on Westfield Road during that pedestrians have the right of way in again? Never say never,” Mr. Calamaras home on Daniel Place in Fanwood to he “thought the council was having diffi- proposal to be voted down.” He is opti- the morning student-drop-off period, the crosswalks. It’s easy to choose to added. Inman Avenue in Woodbridge last culty communicating to the town exactly mistic that his administration helped lay which extends roughly between the ignore this law in the face of the frus- “I will be involved with the Republican Thursday afternoon. The problem was what it was trying to accomplish.” the groundwork for future discussions. hours of 7 and 8:15 a.m. Increased cau- tratingly slow pace of school traffic at Club in town but have no plans to run for Mamie, who is 72, has Alzheimer’s Mr. Goldman spoke modestly of his “I think at the end of the day, all of our tion is also warranted during the after- rush hour. But these are our children. office in the immediate future,” he said. disease and didn’t tell anyone. many accomplishments. “I always say elected officials seek to do what’s best for noon student-pick-up period, between We call on parents and all motorists Mr. Kline has served three terms over Her frantic family dialed 911 and that no one person can claim credit for the town,” he said. 2:15 and 3 p.m. to heed this pedestrian protection law in a total of nine years on the council. He has thus began a 10-hour search-and-rescue getting anything done.” Mr. Betancourt said one of his proud- The need for heightened caution is an increased effort to protect our stu- served on numerous committees includ- mission involving dozens of police of- When he was first elected, in 1996, he est accomplishments as a council mem- especially compelling in the wake of dents. Remember, pedestrians have the ing as chairman of the health and welfare ficers, volunteer firefighters and EMS said the council changed its philosophy ber was his fight to preserve ward lines. the recent accident in front of the high “right of way” in the crosswalks. Take committee, liaison to the fire department personnel from Fanwood, Scotch Plains, on “municipal budgeting” and showed “a During his stint as chairman of the school, in late September, when vet- an extra moment and let them cross. and rescue squad and liaison to the li- Westfield, Clark and the county. willingness to approach the town’s capi- public safety, transportation and parking eran crossing guard Vincent Crey was We would like to take this opportu- brary. During his time on council, he has “She never does this,” said Victoria tal needs” differently. He said they started committee, he also had a hand in taking inadvertently struck and seriously in- nity to thank Mr. Crey for his years of served with three mayors, 15 members of Cook, Mamie’s sister who lives with a “more aggressive capital plan” which measures to calm traffic in the “Shop Rite jured by a parent on route to the high exemplary service to our student body council, three police chiefs, two public her. remains in effect today. grid” neighborhood. “It made the neigh- school. and to commend him for his service works directors, two library directors and In the command post at the Scotch He said he is also proud of his involve- borhood safer and had a huge impact on Motorists are asked to take particular protecting our children. Our thoughts one borough administrator. Plains Fire Department’s south side ment in adopting a property-maintenance many residents in that area.” care at the high-school driveway en- are with him during his convalescence. Mr. Kline also ran for county free- firehouse, volunteers from Central Jer- code that has helped to “address unsafe Mr. Betancourt said he is excited about trance, where there are three crosswalks Mary Thompson holder in 2003 and 2005, but did not win. sey Technical Rescue huddled around and unsightly conditions on residential the idea of an “open slate in 2006” and of student pedestrians all converging PTA Safety Chair “This county is not very hospitable to computers that crunched sightings and and commercial properties.” proud that he is leaving “at the top of (his) into the crosswalk which spans the drive- Margaret Chowdhury Republicans,” he said. maps. They consulted with police and Other highlights of his tenure include game.” He said there is no limit to his way where the crossing guard was Corresponding Secr. When asked why he is retiring, Mr. fire officials from four towns. an ordinance that prohibited the use of political aspirations, but for now he looks struck. These student pedestrians must Eight teams of volunteers searched town property for political fundraising, a forward to “resuming normalcy” and hav- safely navigate vehicular traffic emerg- the woods around Union Catholic High tree preservation ordinance, a sidewalk ing his Tuesday nights back. ing into the two-way traffic on Westfield Girl Scout Thanks Those Who School, YMCA and JCC on Martine café ordinance and the continuation of the Mr. Goldman said that Tuesday night Road, both from Happel Court and from Avenue and L’Oreal on Terminal Av- ordinance that created the Special Im- meetings have been part of his routine for Pleasant Avenue. enue in Clark. Union County Police provement District. “I’ll only take credit so long that it will be difficult to get used Another equally dangerous and less Donated to Disadvantaged School brought their search dog and the State for shepherding the process,” he said. to. “Melancholy” is the best word, he said. protected area is the crosswalk at Since this is the time of year to be Westfield schools for posting my plea for Police helicopter circled overheard, In his nine years of service, Mr. Goldman Despite their political differences, the Montrose Avenue directly across from thankful, I wanted to take this opportu- school supplies in their newsletters and shining bright light on the woods. Resi- chaired and vice-chaired several commit- two retiring councilmen share a mutual the high school driveway exit. There nity to thank those in town who helped me emails. dents wondered what people with flash- tees and served as council liaison for the respect for each other. are no guards posted at this particular with a project I had this past summer, Next, I’d like to thank all of those who lights were doing in their backyards. Downtown Westfield Corporation. He was “I truly respect how he hung in there intersection, despite the heavy student- working toward my Girl Scout Gold were so generous with their time and AWoodbridge police officer spotted the chairman of Westfield’s Democratic for so long,” said Mr. Betancourt of his pedestrian traffic crossing from Award. My project was to collect school donations: Mrs. Bernadine Liebrich, the a woman walking on Inman Avenue Party from 1991 to 2000. fellow councilman. “I think he made a Montrose east over Westfield Road. As supplies for an inner-city grammar school Caprario family, the Suri family, the who fit Mamie’s description. By about Looking to Westfield’s future, Mr. difference...I always knew he was there students enter the high school via the in Durham, N.C. Bonsall family, the Goodman’s, the midnight, a police car pulled up to the Goldman feels strongly that Westfield for the betterment of the town.” driveway exit, this is the first egress Many of the children at this school do Partenope family, Mr. Tom Sherry and command post in Scotch Plains and out should have a devoted Town Planner to Added Mr. Goldman of their relation- which they approach when they are not even have crayons at home to work Ms. Daun Albin. Thanks to all those who popped Mamie, smiling and talkative. focus on “land use, redevelopment and ship, “in the last several years, we found dropped off on Montrose or when they with, but their school budget normally donated anonymously to my project. She was in good shape and spirits. downtown planning issues.” we were standing on common ground and emerge from the student parking lot in covered for these supplies. Unfortunately, In the end, I was able to send twenty After a medical check by EMT’s from While there is always more to be done, probably developed a relationship of Green Forest Park on the opposite side their budget did not pass this year and boxes of supplies to E.K. Powe School. the Fanwood Rescue Squad, Vicky and Mr. Goldman said “any organization, in mutual respect.” of the school. many of these kids would be without the They were so appreciative of all of our the family took her home. order to remain vibrant, needs new blood.” And it is obvious that both men share a There are also two other crosswalks basics. efforts! A lot of people cared about her and one He said he knew it was his time to go when common love of public service. between Evergreen and Montrose, one Mr. Bruce Kaufmann and Ms. Karen It’s great to know that there are so person’s welfare is worth the trouble. he found himself “sitting around the table “Giving back to your community is at Portland Avenue and one at Westfield Infantino are at the top of my list to thank many supportive and caring people in For more information, see with a group of new faces but discussing something that really is important,” said Road Circle. All three “walks” are for allowing me to set up collection box- Westfiled. Thank you all so much again www.visitfanwood.com/rescue/ the same issues” from years past. Mr. Betancourt. “I feel very accomplished. heavily trafficked by students and have ers at Memorial Pool and Manor Park and have a great holiday! news.htm#search. But retirement from the council does It’s been a great ride.” have no crossing guards; however, all Pool. This project could not have gotten Melissa Gallagher Tom Kranz not equal more spare time for Mr. Mr. Goldman shared his sentiment. “It three streets do have painted cross- off the ground without their support. Westfield Fanwood Rescue Squad Goldman. He has already accepted a has been rewarding,” he said. walks, which motorists continue to fail I would also like to thank all of the

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1120 South Avenue West, Westfield NJ • 908-232-5341 HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 9am to 9:30pm • Sunday: 12pm to 8pm Page 6 Thursday, December 29, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Senior Olympics Champion To Be Luncheon Speaker WESTFIELD – Claire Butler, 88, a arena and became interested in pursu- Senior Olympics champion and winner ing the sport herself. She was 70 years of nine gold medals and one silver old at the time. medal in archery, will be the speaker She has participated in the United January 4 at the First Wednesday Lun- States National Senior Olympics every cheon of the Westfield Historical Soci- two years since 1989. Besides her med- ety, to be held at noon at B.G. Fields als, she has received many other hon- Restaurant, 560 Springfield Avenue in ors, including the President’s Sports Westfield. Award from President Bill Clinton for A Mountainside resident and a Real- her athletic excellence and commit- tor with the Myra M. Woods office ment to health and fitness. there, Mrs. Butler has been active in Mrs. Butler will discuss her love of sports competition most of her life. She archery and why she feels it is a sport in was a champion roller skater in the which anyone can compete. She also 1940s, performing at Rockefeller Cen- will bring to the luncheon some of the ter and Madison Square Garden. different bows, arrows and targets she After serving as a WAAC lieutenant uses in competition. in the United States Air Force during A telephone committee of the soci- World War II, Mrs. Butler became a ety will contact regular attendees of the professional dancer and figure skater. It luncheon to verify their reservations. was while competing in the New Jersey Space permitting, others also may at- Ms. Jennifer P. Lee and Michael F. Pattyson Senior Olympics in Lake Placid in 1987 tend. Interested individuals are asked Brian Cronin and Miss Kristen Pratt with her skating team that she first to call (908) 233-2930 by noon on Mon- noticed archery competition in a nearby day, January 2. Ms. Jennifer Lee Engaged Letters to the Editor Miss Kristen Pratt To Michael Pattyson Mr. Siano’s Beliefs Are the Very To Wed Brian Cronin Ms. Jennifer Priscilla Lee and and Mrs. Aimee Stout Cinzori. Mr. Antithesis of Christianity Ms. Miriam Anderson and David Westfield High School and a 1997 Michael Flagg Pattyson, both for- Pattyson is the father of Shane Pattyson, Pratt of Charleston, S.C. have an- graduate of Skidmore College in I initially questioned The Westfield the Constitution. merly of Westfield, have announced Mrs. Kelli Tobias, Ms. Linnea Dotson Leader’s judgment in publishing Donald However, since I share neither Mr. nounced the engagement of their Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He works in their engagement. and Mrs. Megan Haskins. Siano’s ugly and mindless attack upon Siano’s phobic reaction to symbols of daughter, Miss Kristen Pratt, to Brian development with the Hudson Guild Westfield High School sweethearts The newlyweds will reside in the town’s menorah. It seemed to me that other faiths nor his failure to respect them, PJ Cronin. He is the son of Mr. and in New York and as a playwright. Mr. who reunited after 43 years, the Castle Hayne, N.C. expressions of religious prejudice are sim- as long as the menorah remains on dis- Mrs. Jeremiah Cronin of Spring Cronin’s plays have been produced in couple plans to marry on Saturday, ply unfit for publication. Ultimately, how- play, I will not challenge the nativity Lake, formerly of Westfield. New York as well as internationally. February 4. The morning ceremony Shapedown Program ever, I came to realize that exposing one scene, the Christmas tree or the patently The bride-elect, a South Carolina The couple met in New York in will be held at the First United Meth- individual’s distorted view of “Christian unlawful display of a model church in native, graduated in 1996 from 2002, when Miss Pratt was perform- odist Church in Westfield. Relatives To Begin Jan. 9 at CSH love” provided a valuable reminder that Mindowaskin Park. Stratford High School in Charles- ing in a play by the writer-director and close friends will attend a cham- religious bigotry continues to persist in “Why is a Union County organization ton, S.C. and in 2000 from Converse Richard Foreman, with whom Mr. MOUNTAINSIDE – Parents con- our society, even among those whose (as opposed to a Westfield organization) pagne brunch afterwards at Aliperti’s cerned about their children, ages religion promotes “good will to all.” permitted to place [the menorah] there? College in Spartanburg, S.C. She is Cronin was a sound designer for Ristorante in Clark. seven through 12, who may be over- Mr. Siano seems to have reached the What is this organization and how is it an event planner with The Bowery many years. Ms. Lee is the mother of Brad Stout weight or increasingly inactive are stunningly inane hypothesis that the financed?” Mission & Kids with a Promise in The couple will be married in June invited to take part with their young- Westfield synagogue that donated the First, while it shouldn’t make the slight- New York. 2006 in Beaufort, S.C. and will re- Holy Trinity Seniors sters in the Shapedown program at menorah to Westfield and, by extension, est difference to any rational person, it is Her fiancé is a 1993 graduate of side in Manhattan. Children’s Specialized Hospital its Jewish members have deliberately in- a Westfield synagogue, financed by its Announce Meeting (CSH). sulted the Christian community by plac- congregants, that donated the menorah to WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Shapedown, which originated in ing the menorah in a position that is more the town. Second, the United States Su- Joseph Boscia Promoted To prominent than the crèche (and, no doubt, preme Court, not Mr. Siano, has deter- Senior Social Club will hold its first California, works directly with the the 50-foot Christmas tree that stands mined that a menorah may be displayed meeting of 2006 on Monday, January child and his or her family to de- behind it). on public property in the context of an Major in Army Eng. Corps 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity velop a healthy lifestyle, including In support of this paranoid fantasy, he ecumenical holiday display. Interparochial School gymnasium on healthy eating, exercise and family posed a number of rhetorical questions Interestingly, Mr. Siano failed to ask WESTFIELD – Joseph Boscia of awards, including the Meritorious First Street in Westfield. communication. concerning the history and placement of who “permitted” the placement of two Westfield was recently promoted to Service Medal and the Army Achieve- A team from the Westfield Area This 10-week program will begin the menorah. At the risk of dignifying his large Christmas trees, the nativity scene, Major in the U.S. Army Corps of ment Medal. “Y” will speak and demonstrate exer- on Monday, January 9, and conclude poisonous little manifesto with a response, the church replica and hundreds of Christ- Engineers. He is currently the Execu- Major Boscia is a graduate of Holy cises for arthritis and osteoporosis. on Monday, March 13. It will be held I’ll repeat and answer some of his dis- mas ornaments on utility poles. It evi- tive Officer of the Third Battalion, Trinity and St. Joseph’s High School Jean White, group fitness coordi- every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 tasteful queries: dently hasn’t dawned on him that it is the 315th Regiment, stationed in New in Metuchen. He received his Electri- How did the placement of the menorah town’s unilateral bias in favor of Christ- nator at the “Y,” will discuss the p.m. at the CSH facility at 150 New “come to be so near, and in front of, the mas displays, not the placement of a single Cumberland, Pa. cal Engineering degree from the Uni- benefits of any kind of exercise for Providence Road in Mountainside. nativity scene?” “When was the menorah menorah, that should be questioned. For more than a year, Major versity of Dayton. While stationed in senior citizens. Anna Daniels, a cer- At least one parent or guardian is first placed here? (I think last year was the Mr. Siano concluded his epistle by Boscia’s unit has been at Fort Dix, Mo., he also earned his Master’s in tified fitness instructor trained in Tai required to participate with each first time).” plaintively asking whether there is any N.J., training and preparing soldiers Engineering Management. His par- Chi, will demonstrate some of the child in the two-hour sessions, as the Mr. Siano’s memory is apparently as reality to the “War on Christmas.” At last, and their units who are deploying to ents, Joe and Sue Boscia, are long movements that are especially help- program is designed to enhance the challenged as his sense of brotherhood. he posed a thought-provoking question Iraq and Afgnhanistan. time Westfield residents. ful. entire family’s understanding of Actually, just as the event it commemo- (though thought was alien to his letter). Prior to this assignment, Major The Reverend Matthew Looney, weight management, nutrition and rates predates the advent of Mr. Siano’s You see, a war on Christmas really exists. Boscia spent three years at Fort Hood, First Unitarian Society who is director and trip planner for physical fitness. Instructors will in- religion by 165 years, the Westfield It is not the product of the fevered imagi- Tex. as Battalion Operations staff and menorah – and the physical position that nations of Bill O’Reilly and other unbal- Slates Gospel Concert the club, will announce upcoming clude a physical therapist, nurse, di- it occupies – predates the crèche by sev- anced politico-religious members of the as the “B” company commander for a trips. Attendees will have an oppor- etitian and a psychologist. eral years. In fact, a compelling case can right-wing media. combat engineer company in the 20th AREA – Gospel traditions will be tunity to sign up for a Wednesday, Space for the program is limited. be made that, because the crèche – unlike However, it is a war that is perpetrated Engineer Battalion, First Cavalry featured in a concert on Sunday, Janu- March 22 trip to Doolan’s in Spring For more information or to register, the menorah and the tree – is solely an and waged by a small faction of unthink- Division. He received numerous ary 8, at noon in the sanctuary of the Lake for a feast of St. Joseph’s cel- please call 888-CHILDREN, exten- unambiguously religious object, its pres- ing and unfeeling people who claim to First Unitarian Society of Plainfield. ebration. sions no. 5707 or 5478. ence violates the Establishment Clause of revere and defend Christmas, yet whose JCC to Commence The “Lunch and Music” series will beliefs are the very antithesis of Chris- include brunch at about 11 a.m., fol- tianity. In denigrating the traditions, sym- Program Registration lowing the 10 a.m. worship service. bols and followers of the ancient faith that SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish The church is located at 724 Park produced their messiah, they do nothing but trample upon his ethical and moral Community Center (JCC) of Central Avenue in Plainfield. Admission for teachings. New Jersey announced various offer- the brunch and music event is $15. 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The club meets weekly on series of open labyrinth walks spon- rinth walk will be held on Saturday, Agers Club were in full attendance at Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Scotch sored by the First Presbyterian Church December 31, from 10:30 p.m. to the 2005 Mayor’s Charity Gala to Hills Country Club, located at Jerusa- of Cranford, the next of which is 12:30 a.m. in Bates Hall. All are wel- participate and honor past president lem Road and Plainfield Avenue in scheduled for Sunday, January 1. come. Candlelight, music and ritual Jeanette Rotella on being chosen as Scotch Plains. All walks will be held in Bates Hall will contribute to the creation of a female Volunteer of the Year. Birthday celebrations, bingo and at the church, located at 11 Spring- sacred experience. Refreshments will The annual gala, held December 2 social opportunities are a regular part field Avenue. Participants are invited be served. at Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch of weekly meetings. Members are to walk the labyrinth any time be- For further information on the laby- Plains, brought out the township’s invited to provide suggestions for tween 1 and 4 p.m., but are asked to rinth program, the New Year’s Eve leaders and volunteers for an evening activities, and free luncheons are pro- begin their walk by 3:30 p.m. walk or future walks, please call the of dining, dancing and recognition. vided at least one week each month. Subsequent walks will be held the First Presbyterian Church of Cranford Besides being honored as one of Special speakers are also featured. first Sunday of every month, unless at (908) 276-8440. the volunteers of the year, Mrs. Rotella The club’s first trip of the season otherwise specified. took home the top raffle prize that will take place on Thursday, March 9, Walking the labyrinth is an ancient Torah Center to Hold evening – first-class airline tickets. when members travel to The Brown- HOLIDAY HAPPENING…The Westfield Woman’s Club celebrated the holi- spiritual practice of prayer and medi- Club members returned to Pantagis stone in Paterson for a St. Patrick’s days December 12 at the Atlas Pythagoras Lodge in Westfield, where they enjoyed tation. The 11-ringed pattern, painted Jewish Story Hour on December 15 for their annual Day party and luncheon. festively arranged food and entertainment by the Note-able Women, comprised on canvas, is modeled after the 13th- WESTFIELD – Preschoolers are Christmas dinner and dance. Senior Membership, theater, musical re- of soloist Alison Nead and pianist Mel Freda. Pictured are some club members century labyrinth at Chartres Cathe- invited to the Union County Torah citizens who are not members of the views and activity trips are available greeting friends and admiring the holiday spread. dral in France. In medieval times, Center in Westfield for the Jewish club may attend the yearly dinner and to everyone. For trip details, please walking the labyrinth symbolized the Story Hour, a series of programs geared dance for a fee of $25. call Jean DeTorre at (908) 889-4121 Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem for especially for ages three to five. The Golden Agers club offers se- or Mary De Jesso at (908) 654-4512. Willow Grove to Commence those who could not personally make This program is a fun-filled way nior citizens a chance to meet with Club information is available by call- the journey. for children to learn about Jewish their peers, share ideas, interact and ing Olga Bruce at (908) 322-8530. traditions, holidays and language. Winter Stretching Course Caregivers Meeting Set Each weekly class will feature a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow vised to wear comfortable clothes. read-aloud story, followed by an arts Grove Presbyterian Church, located Although Mrs. DiDario’s main Monday at St. Helen’s and crafts project and a sing-a-long at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, thrust has been to help seniors get and WESTFIELD – A support group of popular Jewish songs. has announced that the winter ses- stay in shape, this class is suitable for for those caring for elderly or chroni- Three sessions will be offered dur- sion of its free Stretches For Health anyone interested in maintaining and cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- ing this school year. The first session class. improving their health, according to day, January 2, at 8 p.m. in the parish will meet for seven weeks on Thurs- Free and open to everyone, this a church spokeswoman. center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic days, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Janu- course of stretching exercises will be A member of Willow Grove Church, located on Lamberts Mill ary 12 through February 23. It will held on Tuesdays beginning January Church, she has taught yoga for 30 Road in Westfield. take place at the Torah Center, lo- 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the years, most recently at the South Meetings are held on the first non- cated at 418 Central Avenue. The cost church’s Alexander Hall. Plainfield Senior Citizen Center. holiday Monday of each month. These for the series of seven classes is $35. Connie DiDario of South Plainfield, “This kind of exercise promotes are information and sharing sessions. Two more sessions will run from a certified yoga instructor, will teach excellent circulation of your blood For more information, please call March 2 through April 6, and May 4 participants many different tech- and limbers up your muscles and Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. through June 15 (except for June 1). niques and aspects of exercise, all of joints,” she remarked. “It fosters For more information about this pro- which involve exercises done while youthfulness, it’s a nice way to meet ‘Art of Forgiveness’ gram, or to register a child, please call sitting in chairs. Participants are ad- other people and best of all, it’s fun.” the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252, Anyone interested in attending the Workshop Scheduled or e-mail [email protected]. First Baptist Singles class or who has questions is asked to COUNTY – “The Art of Forgive- call the church office during morning ness,” workshop by Lisa Athan and TV36 To Feature List January Meetings hours, Monday through Friday, at Scott Strickland will be held on Fri- TRY-IT DAY…Brownie Girl Scouts, joined by their parents, enjoy a day at Camp WESTFIELD – Widowed, divorced (908) 232-5678, e-mail day, January 6, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Concerts & BBall Lou Henry Hoover, where they attended workshops led by Junior Girl Scout or never married individuals are in- [email protected] or visit the Springfield Emanuel United WESTFIELD – Westfield High Troop No. 181 from Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The Brownies learned about music, vited to join the singles group that www.scotchplains.com/wgpc on the Methodist Church, located at 40 School (WHS) TV36 will air holiday the senses and games from around the world. meets on Sundays at 9 a.m. at the First Internet. Church Mall in Springfield. concerts through January 3. Baptist Church of Westfield, located Ms. Athan and Mr. Strickland will The WHS instrumental concert, at 170 Elm Street. Toastmasters Offers discuss how the ability to forgive which was performed on December Junior Girl Scouts Lead Meetings will take place on Janu- troublesome people and things in life 22, will be aired: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. ary 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. This discus- Public Speaking Help and move on with hope and courage and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 2 and 10 sion group deals with issues related WESTFIELD – Toastmasters of is a source of empowerment. p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Brownies In Try-It Day to singles while fostering friendships Westfield, which offers a supportive An industrial engineer, Mr. and Sundays at 4 p.m. WESTFIELD – Last month Junior cluding Westfield, Scotch Plains, and a sharing of experiences. environment for people to practice Strickland has worked as a manage- The WHS choral concert, which Girl Scout Troop No. 181 from Scotch Fanwood, Mountainside and Berke- Other group activities include win- their public speaking skills, meets at ment consultant for over 25 years and was performed on December 21, Plains-Fanwood led workshops for ley Heights. ter movie nights, picnics and holi- 7:45 p.m. on the first, second and has led workshops in spiritual studies will be shown: Tuesdays at 1 and 9 younger girls during a Brownie Try It For more information on upcoming day get-togethers. Coffee, cake and fourth Thursdays of every month. and encouragement for more than 15 p.m., Thursdays at noon and 4 p.m., Day at Camp Lou Henry Hoover in programs at Camp Hoover, please call bagels are served, and a $2 donation Club meetings are held in the din- years in church, business and com- Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 2 Middleville. (908) 232-3236, extension no. 1213, is requested. This group is non-de- ing room of Sunrise Assisted Living, munity service settings. p.m. More than 40 Brownie Scouts and or email [email protected]. nominational and all are welcome. 240 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. Ms. Athan holds a master’s degree Blue Devils TV36 will broadcast their parents from the Girl Scouts of Camp Hoover is the official resident For more information, please call For more information, please visit in counseling and has been doing live the basketball game between Washington Rock Council, Inc. camp of GSWRC. The council is based Lil at (908) 889-4751 or Ed at (908) www.toastmasters.org or call (908) motivational speaking on spiritual and WHS and Scotch Plains/Fanwood on (GSWRC) took part in the event, at 201 Grove Street, East in Westfield. 232-4159. 709-4192. health topics for more than 15 years. Tuesday, January 3, at 4 p.m. which enabled the girls to earn their More information is available at She is a discussion group leader and Westfield Board of Education meet- “Senses,” “Playing Around the www.westfieldnj.com.girlscouts. mental health counselor at Overlook ings will be shown: Tuesdays at 8 World” and “Sounds of Music” Try MELLAS Hospital in Summit. a.m., 3 and 11 p.m.; Thursdays at 8 Its. YMCA and NETA Plan Coffee and bottled water will be a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m.; The Junior scouts led the Brownies ORTHODONTICS, P.A. provided. The cost to attend the work- and Sundays at 10 a.m. in activities that taught them to use Certification Program ORTHODONTICS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS shop is $12. For further information, For a schedule of Blue Devils TV their various senses to guess what SCOTCH PLAINS – The please contact Lisa Athan at (973) programming, check the school web something was, to understand how Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and 912-0790 or [email protected]. site at www.westfieldnjk12.org. the tongue works and play visual tricks the National Exercise Training Asso- on the eyes. In “Sounds of Music,” ciation (NETA) will co-sponsor a each girl made her own shoebox gui- personal training certification pro- Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. tar and noisemaker. The group then gram on Saturday and Sunday, Janu- “played” together, creating a resound- ary 14 and 15, at the YMCA facility at “25 Years Experience” ing sound. 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer In “Playing Around the World,” the Plains. Brownies took part in Jan Ken Pon, This two-day certification will in- the Japanese version of Rock, Paper, clude 14 hours of lecture, demonstra- STELLA P. MELLAS, DDS, MS Scissors; Red Light, Green Light, a tions and practical hands-on applica- FAMILY LAW game from America, and Sheep and tions. NJ Specialty License #5371 · Divorce · Domestic Violence Hyenas, a game from Kenya. Space is limited. For registration Board Certified To round out the day, the scouts information, please call (800) AERO- · Custody · Child Support took a hike, toured the 340-acre facil- BIC. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 MIKE FERRARA, KEITH BAKER RECORD BIG WINS Raiders, Rahway Rock House In, 40-37, Wrestling Thriller

By DAVID B. CORBIN wanted to do as a team. The guys Herrera took a 1-0 lead with an es- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times picked it up, every single one of them. cape in the second period. In the third Two fine, spirited wrestling teams It was a dogfight all the way through.” period, Ferrara scored a reversal and provided the fans an evening filled Somewhat disappointed, Rahway Herrera knotted the score with a stall- ing penalty point to send the bout into over- time where Ferrara seized victory with a takedown. “Mike Ferrara! This was great for seeding meetings. Mike did a wonderful job,” Scholz expressed. After Sal Gano put

Justin Gilpin to sleep David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in 1:20 with a cradle at INVOLVED IN A VERY PHYSICAL GAME…The Blue Devil girls, along with Katie Cronen, No. 14, were involved in a 119-lbs, Trevor Can- very physical game with the powerful Lady Bulldogs from Shabazz. non catapulted the Raiders’ team lead to 21-0 with a 2:55 fall MILLER BUCKETS 24 POINTS, EL KOUREY SINKS 14 over 125-lb Mohammed Aljaludi, using a crunching half nelson. Shabazz Lady Bulldogs Top “On the mat, Sal’s always fired up. He loves to wrestle. Trevor! He’s tough,” Blue Devil Hoopsters, 82-45 commented Scholz. At 130, Indian Jon

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Santoni amassed seven By DAVID B. CORBIN victories over Linden and Mother their game and score at least 40 points IN A TIGHT SITUATION…Raider Dave DeNichilo, top, who had Rahway’s Carlos Nicasio in a takedowns and an es- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Seton, the Blue Devil girls knew they off the very stubborn, swarming Lady stretcher maneuver, works on turning him to his back in the 152-lb bout. Nicasio, however, won. cape to grab a 15-5, One step at a time, the Westfield had their work cut out for them when Bulldog defense. The result was an majority decision over High School girls basketball team they faced perennial powerhouse 82-45 Bulldog victory. with excitement that lasted until the Head Coach Anthony Reinoso, said, Damien Gibbs. Wilson made the team has been accomplishing their goals. Malcolm X. Shabazz in Westfield on “They’re outstanding! They were final bout before a winner could be “Our kids definitely have to step it up CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 After kicking off the season with December 22. Their goal was to play all over the court and that’s why I’m decided. In the end, the visiting if they want to stay in the top-20 in the proud that our girls managed to score Rahway Indians claimed a 40-37 vic- Gannett. Right now we are ranked 45 points,” said Blue Devil Head tory over the Scotch Plains-Fanwood 18th. We have some spectacular indi- Coach Joe Marino. matmen on December 23. viduals, but all these other kids are Blue Devils’ Winter Track Blue Devil sophomore Erin Miller, The 2-0 Indians, a Gannett top-20 first-year varsity. (Jon) Santoni was who was the team leader in scoring ranked team and the team to beat in sick yesterday and wasn’t able to get last year with 376 points, netted 24 Union County, presented a very physi- down to 125. That hurt us tonight. We points against Shabazz to up her sea- cal and talented group, including two- had a hole at 125, had to bump around Season Is ‘Right on Target’ son total to 67. Not intimidated by the time state champion Darrion and some kids got pinned.” size of the Bulldog defense, Miller Caldwell, returning state champion Beginning at the 103-lb bout, the drove to the basket and drew many Ryan Wilson and heavyweight Andre Raiders took a 6-0, team lead when By FRED LECOMTE other sports come out, so it’s a pretty In the first event, the 55-meters, fouls and bucketed 12 of 15 from the Neblett, who placed sixth in the state senior Gary Schardien broke a 2-2 tie Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times good opportunity for kids to stay ac- Alex DeFreitas and Brian Burdulia line. She also sank two 3-pointers, last year. The Raiders, however, with a third-period takedown and The Westfield High School girls tive. I’m happy so see so many kids finished first in a dead heat with times created five steals, pulled six rebounds wrestled their best match of the sea- pinned Nate St. Elme in 5:27, using a and boys track team opened up its out,” said Blue Devil boys Head Coach of 7.1 with Eris Brandman and Woody and had three assists. son – by far. half nelson with a twist. chilly winter season with a winter John Martin. “I’m happy to get the Handza finishing second in 7.2. Tyler “She’s a tough little guard. She “They were on fire tonight,” said At 112-lbs, Raider freshman Mike solstice celebration in a scrimmage meet in prior to vacation time. It gives Maccubbin streaked across the 55- works hard in practice all the time Raider Head Coach John Scholz. “We Ferrara pulled off a stunning 4-2, with Millburn at Kehler Stadium in everyone an opportunity to compete meter high hurdles (HH) at 7.8. and she takes that same work ethic on had a tough one against Kearny. Our overtime victory over Juan Herrera, Westfield on December 21. and it also gives us a gauge so when In the 2,000-meters, Ameer Rogers the court,” Marino said. guys didn’t really show up. We had a last year’s 103-lb District 11 cham- “The winter program keeps getting we make up the relay lineups we have finished ahead of the pack with a time Teammate Casey El Kourey also big discussion. They knew what they pion. After a scoreless first period, more and more popular. Kids from something to go by.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 email PDF to: Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 Goods & Services You Need! [email protected] J.C. Interior Painting

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Drip Systems • Lawn Sprinklers • Planting Beds 908-791-1820 Annual Contracts for Start-Ups & Shut-Offs • Guaranteed Immediate Response • Fully Licensed & Insured Page 10 Thursday, December 29, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cranford Cougars Nip Devil’s Den Blue Devil Icemen By ANDREW GOLDMAN Traditionalists vs. Liberals: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In its only game of the week, the Westfield High School Ice Hockey Readers Split on Turkey Day team faced off for the second time By BRUCE JOHNSON this season against archrival Cranford. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times After winning the first meeting, 2-1, to take third place in the Cron Tourna- For the past three weeks, we’ve to 9½) voting to keep Plainfield: one beer! Sounds simple, but it turns ment, the Blue Devils were aiming to been busy at the calculator, tabulat- “I would prefer to have Plainfield. out that two coaches (Ken Miller, Joe knock off their rival again but fell ing our readers’ votes on who they SP-F is a great rivalry in all sports. Avena) and four players (Todd short, 3-2. would prefer as Westfield High But I think us and Plainfield is an Dowling, Matt Krug, Tom Langton Westfield took a 2-0 first-period School’s Thanksgiving Day rival: awesome tradition.” G.K., Westfield and Kevin McCormack) from the lead on goals by sophomore Jimmy Plainfield, a team we’ve played 101 “Keep it the Blue Devils vs. the 1998 WHS football team were also Bender and Assistant Captain Brian times and have met as a Turkey Day Cardinals. Attendance continues to there. So much for just one beer! Davidson. Unfortunately, for rival since 1944, or Scotch Plains- be good, so why change the formula?” For nearly two hours, the players Westfield, the Cougars responded Fanwood, a school that is WHS’s No. G.M., Westfield and coaches recalled some of their with two, second period goals to tie 1 rival in just about every sport, in- “We need to keep Scotch Plains games during that memorable 9-3 the game. Cranford came out for the cluding football. and Cranford as opponents before season that ended with a loss to third period skating hard and scored a While some readers declared them- the playoff cutoff. Leaving Plainfield Morristown in the sectional final at selves traditionalists, others felt the as the T-Day game gives us a better Giants Stadium. We also played a quick goal to take its first lead of the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times year against the Blue Devils. DRIVING TOWARD THE BASKET…Blue Devil Erin Miller, No. 11, scored 24 high-intensity year-round rivalry chance at (making) the playoffs.” J.C., game you could call “Who was better points against the Shabazz Lady Bulldogs. would be better on Turkey Day. Westfield … “ or “Who was the best ever”? The Thanksgiving Day opponent “Scotch Plains. In every sport If I can recall some of the high- Photo Apology: could really become an interesting they’re our biggest rival, so why not lights, I’m pretty sure we decided it The Leader and The Times re- topic if a rumor floating around is football?” S.K., Westfield was too tough to pick “who was bet- grets that the quality of the pic- Shabazz Lady Bulldogs Top true. Word is that Plainfield, Linden, “It has to be Scotch Plains. They’re ter, Lamont Turner or Jan tures on the front page of sports of Union and Elizabeth may be trying to the No. 1 rival in every sport.” J.G., Cocozziello?” and it was pretty easy last week’s paper of the Westfield/ get into the Greater Middlesex Con- Pittstown to pick the 1997 secondary of corners Linden boys basketball game and Blue Devil Hoopsters, 82-45 ference, which would put Plainfield “Scotch Plains, for sure. They’ve Jason Osborne and Turner, and safety the Scotch Plains-Fanwood/MX CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 in a different conference completely been our (No. 1) rival for so many Rasheed Hawks as the “best” of the Shabazz boys basketball game than Westfield, should WHS and years.” CNJ Ed Tranchina coaching years. Best turned out dark. The photos show displayed a lot of moxie inside and team and a lot of teams are going to Scotch Plains-Fanwood join Cranford “I’m not quite sure how I feel about linebacker of the Tranchina era was better in color on our website rolled in 14 points to go with three have difficulty with them. We have to in leaving the Watchung Conference changing the Thanksgiving game. It highly (and loudly) debated, with (al- www.goleader.com Click on rebounds. Point guard Gab O’Leary build off of this. Keep working!” for the Mountain Valley Conference. would certainly make more sense to phabetically) Matt Daly, Todd download this edition – go to the (3 assists, 1 steal) put up five points Shabazz 24 17 24 17 82 Anyhow, here are the results of our play Scotch Plains or Cranford, but Dowling and Jason Yarusi leading the proper page. while Danielle Infantino (2 rebounds, Westfield 8 13 9 15 45 poll, with our readers narrowly (9½ there’s something about messin’ with way. It was agreed that the ’98 team 1 assist) and Tara Handza each con- ‘tradition’ that gives me pause.” K.C., was Coach T’s best, and I’m pretty tributed one point. Katie Cronen had Westfield sure I convinced the ’99ers that both New Sports on Web: three rebounds and a steal and LeAnne “Westfield vs. Plainfield, of course.” Pete Braun and Rick Sampson Skorge had one rebound. J.S., Westfield would’ve started on their team. Photos of the following sports “They are all tough. They are young. “Scotch Plains is a bigger rivalry A GOOD BEGINNING events are now available on our Good things are going to happen,” game, but there’s something about Dan Whitney compiled a 23-9 website www.goleader.com. Click stated Marino. putting on the uniform before you go record and was a regional qualifier at on photos and select the follow- Iasia Hemingway led the 3-0 Lady out on the field to play Plainfield on 171 pounds during last year’s disas- ing: Bulldogs with 20 points – eight in the Thanksgiving Day.” T.L., Westfield trous WHS wrestling season. Sadly, 05dec16 SPF Football Dinner first quarter, and teammates Kellinda “Here’s four votes for SP-F vs. “The Subman” will miss his senior 05dec16 WF ES Wrestling Zachery and Jania Sims put in 15 WHS on each and every Thanksgiv- season due to an injury. A year ago, 05dec16 WF LD Bball points each. ing Day. It would add some juice to when WHS was rocked by injuries 05dec22 WF MXS Gball The 2-1 Blue Devils were caught the game. By the way, the WHS march- and forced to forfeit up to eight or 05dec21 SPF PH Wrestling off-guard by the shear muscle and ing band beat SP-F in the Carteret nine bouts per match, that would’ve 05dec23 SPF RW Wrestling refined ball-handling skills of the competition.” LG, MG, RG, LG, been adding salt to coach Glen Kurz’s Shabazz girls and found themselves Westfield wounds. That’s not the case this year. on the short side of a 24-8 score at the “I vote for keeping the Westfield- “We’ll definitely miss Dan, but now Blue Devil Cagers Tap end of the first quarter. However, the Plainfield Thanksgiving game as is. we have guys this year to step up and Blue Devils, with some good passing Absolutely. This should not change!” do the job in his place,” Kurz said, St. Dominic Girls, 45-40 from O’Leary, found offensive suc- J.W., Westfield after WHS blanked Newark East Side The Westfield High School girls cess in the second quarter and stayed “Scotch Plains.” K.M., Westfield 74-0 – 72-(-2) – last week for his 50th basketball team upped it record to with the Bulldogs, only being “As a traditionalist, I vote for career coaching victory. “We have 3-1 with a 45-40 win over St. outscored 17-13. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plainfield.” D O’C., Westfield guys like Colin Willard and Bobby Dominic in Jersey City on Decem- Sims held the upper hand and net- A TAKEDOWN CLINIC…Raider Pat Mineo conducted a takedown clinic en “I look forward to Westfield’s Mroz to go at 171 and 189.” And, ber 23. Junior forward Casey El ted 11 of her points in the 24-9 Lady route to a 13-4, majority decision over 145-lb Viking Greg Levy. Thanksgiving game every year, and after missing most of last season with Kourey (5-for-5 free throws, 3 Bulldog run in the third quarter. In the have for over 40 years. But I’d look injuries, Steve Cruikshank (215) and steals, 2 rebounds) led the Blue fourth quarter, Miller hit all four of forward to a Thanksgiving game Zach Bullek (heavyweight) are back, Devils with 13 points. her shots from the line and added a 3- CANNON ROARS, RICKY ‘O’ ROLLS against Scotch Plains even more.” where they’ve been since their fresh- Erin Miller (5 steals, 5 rebounds, pointer while O’Leary swished a 3- B.J., Langhorne, Pa. man years. Bullek planted his East 3 assists) scored 12 points and Gab pointer, as the Blue Devils scored 15 “SP-F should play Westfield on Side opponent in just 20 seconds. O’Leary (5 assists, 3 steals, 2 re- points. Raider Matmen Burned Thanksgiving. It’s a natural … like Kurz, a two-time district champion bounds) scored all of her points “I think we played a hard, fighting the Milk Can Game (North Hunterdon and one-time regional winner for from the free throw line, hitting 11 game. The one thing is, they didn’t vs. Voorhees).” A.P., Scotch Plains WHS now in his eighth year as the of 14. Danielle Infantino (2 assists, back down. They went out there and “I’m a traditionalist and have been school’s coach, was almost giddy 1 steal) led the team with 14 re- tried their best the whole game. They By Par Hills Vikes, 37-32 going to the Thanksgiving game since about Ricardo Johnson, the magic bounds. Katie Cronen (6 rebounds, were diving on the floor for balls. We the 1950s, when Plainfield had Milt man for last fall’s once-beaten fresh- 2 steals, 1 assist) bucketed seven were outplayed but we executed. We By DAVID B. CORBIN bout of the evening, Bachi recorded a Campbell. Keep it Plainfield.” L.H., man football team. The East Side points and LeAnne Skorge had two managed to get 45 points on them and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times first-period takedown then used a Westfield match started at 140 pounds and points, two rebounds and a steal. we had some good things happen on Little lapses turned into fatal mis- Mallory (takedown-to-pinning com- “Back in the day, Plainfield and Johnson got the ball rolling with an Westfield 12 19 5 9 45 defense. I’m very proud of them,” takes that led to a 37-32 Parsippany bination) to record a fall in 3:10. Westfield were very similar towns exciting 11-9 win. St. Dominic 2 10 11 17 40 said Marino. “They are a very big Hills victory over the Scotch Plains- Raider Dave DeNichilo had a hard which made the rivalry exciting. Now, There have been 24 district team Fanwood High School wrestling team luck bout at 145-lbs when he was we have little in common with championships won by WHS, but the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in Scotch Plains on December 21. taken down by Jerry Herrsch in over- Plainfield. I would rather see WHS most recent was back in 1994. Is it too time to lose 4-2. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Two bouts that appeared to be going vs. SPF.” J.H., Westfield soon to start thinking of another? DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES in the Raiders’ favor suddenly turned The first “swing” bout came in the “The Plainfield game is such a Andrew Shaffer (152) is a returning 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 to disaster, each causing a nine-point fourth bout of the evening when longstanding tradition, it shouldn’t district champ, and there are other TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 “swing” in team points in favor of Raider heavyweight John Loomis be stopped.” R.P., Scotch Plains veterans like Colin MacKay (125), SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et Parsippany Hills. commanded a 6-1 lead in the second “Any game against Scotch Plains Matt Kamel (130), Matt Shaffer (135), seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- Raider standouts, Nick Giannaci period, but attempted a tripping ma- is way bigger than any game against Joe Corea (145) and Mark Boyd (160), tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 1/31/2006 neuver that failed, allowing Viking and opened and read for: (189-lbs), Sal Gano (119-lbs) and Pat Plainfield. Make the switch.” C.H., plus solid newcomers Nick DeFreitas Mineo (145-lbs) won big as expected, Eric Seltzer to pin him in 3:53. Westfield (103), John Barnes (112), Sam Drainage Restoration Contract 2006 Region North; “He was beating the kid, doing a Various Drainage Systems on Various State Highways, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, while Trevor Cannon (130-lbs), Ricky DEN TRIVIA Reichbach (119) and Johnson. De- Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties Ollson (135-lbs) and Joe Bachi (160- nice job, but made a little sophomore He was a standout distance runner spite the loss of Whitney, it could 100% State lbs) recorded falls. mistake,” said Scholz. in the 1960s, a topnotch lower-weight happen. DP NO: 05430 Giannaci recorded a takedown and With four bouts remaining in the wrestler in the 1970s, and a football/ The Blue Devils will get an early Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. a reversal before sticking Dan Fulton match, Raider Joe Sette had a 5-4 basketball/lacrosse star in the late test tomorrow morning and afternoon 17:27. in 2:25 with a half nelson. Gano smoth- lead over Tom Corigliano at 140-lbs, 1980s. Hint: It is not Forrest Gump or at the Roselle Park Tournament. Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder but his fuel gauge read empty and the must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- ered Ben MacNeil with three Zelig. FOOTBALL NOTES sure Form within seven (7) state busines days from the project bid date. takedowns, two near-falls and a rever- bout ended via fall in 5:05. A NIGHT WITH ’99ERS Only third-team All-County and Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- sal to claim a 14-1 majority decision. Scholz concluded, “We wrestled Quite often the last few decades, nothing All-Area for WHS junior line- tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State Mineo conducted a takedown clinic, aggressively today. I needed a bonus whenever I visited the Jolly Trolley, backer Will Harbaugh? It only proves funded projects. from a couple of guys.” Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et bringing Viking Greg Levy to the mats the conversation around the bar was that a very good non-senior player on seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, six times, and added an escape to grab WEIGHT SEQUENCE: about the Yankees, Giants, or even the a not-so-good team will get over- Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. a 13-4 majority decision. 171: — Sufra Hassan (PH) d. Al Nassari, 7-2 (gasp) stock market; rarely was there looked by most newspapers. … Less The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 The unyielding Cannon snapped a 189: — Giannaci (S) p. Fulton, 2:25 talk of the WHS Blue Devils — you than 270 days until Scotch Plains- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the 2-2 tie by wrapping his guns around 215: — Ken Simms (PH) p. Keith Baker, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to 1:49 know, who was better, Glen or Butch, Fanwood visits Kehler Stadium! submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Mike Egan’s head with a front head Hwt: — Seltzer (PH) p. Loomis, 3:53 the ’70 or ’77 team? That would al- TRIVIA ANSWER the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. and arm, pick-and-twist maneuver to 103: — Joe Sosa (PH) d. Gary Schardien, ways have been the case in my earlier This is a trick question. It’s Dave Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express record a fall in 3:28. 10-7 Trolley days, or during the days/nights Brown, from the classes of 1965 (run- website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the “Trevor is an animal. He went after 112: — Al Fornini (PH) md. Mike Ferrara, instructions on the website. 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Just PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 1/31/2006 tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 1/31/2006 tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 1/10/2006 and opened and read for: and opened and read for: and opened and read for: Existing Drainage Ditches & Swales Restoration Contract North / Central 2006; Existing Drainage Restoration and Repair Contract, North - 2006; Maintenance Long-Life Pavement Marking Contract, North - 2006 Various places in Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Various locations, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Various locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Sussex, Moris, Union, Warren, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Middlesex. 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Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 3 T - 12/22/05, 12/29/05 and 1/5/06, The Leader Fee: $214.20 3 T - 12/22/05, 12/29/05 and 1/5/06, The Leader Fee: $214.20 3 T - 12/22/05, 12/29/05 and 1/5/06, The Leader Fee: $214.20 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 29, 2005 Page 11 LAW STRIKES FOR 14, YANKS DOWN 14, STEALS 2 Cranford Lady Cougars Claw Raider Basketballers, 35-34

By FRED LECOMTE weakness and we were not able to four free throws, Law hit one-of-two Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times overcome it. We had the ball, had the and sophomore Emily Meehan hit a Lisa Levonas, Sam Cartwright and lead even near the end, but we did not jumper. Cougar Porter and Cartwright Amanda Porter led a 26-point sec- make wise decisions. Some of that combined for five points. ond-half charge to boost the Cranford was inexperience. We rushed a lot of In the second quarter, the Raiders High School girls’ basketball team stuff throughout the game, took some settled down and took advantage of past Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 35-34, bad shots and tried to force things that more Cougar bad passes to increase in Scotch Plains on December 22. In weren’t there. We have to learn what their lead to, 17-9. Law nailed two buckets and a free throw, Zazzali stole the ball, hit a lay-up and converted a free throw and sophomore Kendra Spady hit a two-pointer. The Cougars won the third quarter, 15-11. Law hit two 2-pointers from the right side, then yanked another offensive rebound and sank the layup. Zazzali hit a 3-point jumper and guard Lauren Mains nailed a two-pointer. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar Levonas, however, nailed two INVOLVED IN A TOUGH BOUT…Blue Devil freshman Ricardo Johnson, left, works on escaping the grasp of Red Raider 3-pointers, Porter hit from down town Thiago Corfi in his 140-lb bout. Johnson prevailed, 11-9. and Cartwright added to the late surge with four points. After shaving the margin by four KAMEL RECORDS PIN; JOHNSON, REICHBACH WIN points, the Cougars continued to find the net while the Raiders fell flat. Levonas fired in seven points, includ- ing one from beyond the three-point Blue Devil Matmen Shut Out circle. Kaye and Law both added two points and Benovengo sank two from the stripe. “This game definitely is a learning Nwk. East Side Boys, 72-(-2) experience. It stinks to lose it right in the end. We have a lot to work on as a Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times By DAVID B. CORBIN took the heart and soul right out of fall in 1:40. STRONG ARM OF THE “LAW”…Raider freshman forward Jackie Law drives team, including myself.” said Law. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times their team,” Kurz said of Johnson. “Matt got himself in trouble a few toward the basket against the Cougars. Law scored 14 points, pulled down 14 “Levonas, who’s a terrific shooter, Nearly seven years ago (January “He was down by a couple of points, times but hung around long enough,” rebounds and made two steals. killed our entire defense. We died in 23, 1999), the Westfield High School but did not quit. He did stuff that we Kurz commented. the middle of the game because we wrestling team suffered its worst de- don’t see people in Westfield wres- “Our intensity was good. The kids the fourth quarter, the Raiders shot a good play is, a bad play and not thought we had it won.” poorly from the foul line and were make the bad ones.” feat at the hands of the Caldwell tling singlets do.” wrestled hard. The technique, obvi- “They were setting a lot of picks Chiefs, 73-(-1) and first year Head DeFreitas accumulated three ously, at this point in the season, we victims of bad passing, which led to The Raiders jumped ahead, 7-5; and we were not getting through them. Cartwright sinking the winning bas- however, sloppy play and missed Coach Glen Kurz knew he had his takedowns, four penalty points and have a long way to go. We made We were not making our shots and work cut out for him to rebuild the two escapes to prevail over Phil sloppy mistakes but that’s to be ex- ket with just six seconds remaining. passes on the part of both teams domi- they were,” said Zazzali. “Right now, Freshman forward Jackie Law ex- nated the first quarter. Benovengo hit Blue Devil program. On December Meisonet, 12-6, and Reichbach re- pected. We need to focus on our tech- if you look at all of our games, they 21, the Blue Devils damaged visiting corded a takedown and a three-point nique,” said Kurz. “Our young kids ploded with 14 points, grabbed 14 are all low scoring, so I believe we rebounds and two steals to lead the Newark East Side by the nearly iden- near-fall before showing Steve really pulled through today. Bulldog Hoopsters Top need to focus on our offense. Includ- tical score of 72-(-2). Gonzales the lights in 1:40, using a Raiders. Guard Allie Zazzali netted ing myself, we hurried shots. They WEIGHT SEQUENCE: six points, eight rebounds and two Blue Devil Boys, 86-68 The Blue Devils, who could fill half nelson with a body press. 140: — Johnson (W) d. Corfi, 11-9 were not falling. We fell behind and only five or six of the 14 varsity “Nick made freshman mistakes but 145: — Joe Corea (W) won forfeit steals and forward Lauren Benovengo With a 32-20 fourth-quarter run, let them get back into it. Then in the 152: — Andrew Shaffer (W) won forfeit went 6-for-6 from the stripe and weight classes last year and finished you can’t question his integrity. He the Malcolm X. Shabazz boys bas- closing minutes, we missed our foul with a winless record, filled all the kept going after the kid,” said Kurz. 160: — Boyd (W) d. Bell, 13-9 hauled in eight rebounds. Freshman ketball team sped to an 86-68 victory shots. We had one-and-one’s and we 171: — Willard (W) md Arujo, 12-4 guard Katherine DeCataldo popped weight classes, received six forfeits “Sam stayed after the kid. He kept 189: — Bob Mroz (W) won forfeit over Westfield in Newark on Decem- did not convert on them, otherwise and recorded four falls, one majority pushing him and got the fall.” 215: — Steve Cruikshank (W) won forfeit off the bench and added six points. ber 22. Mike Venezia pumped in 19 we would have won.” Hwt: — Bullek (W) p. Lampley, 0:19 “We just had breakdowns. Some of decision and three decisions to stop Veteran Matt Kamel, who placed points, Terron Rogers sank 16 points, Cranford 5 4 15 11 35 their 22-match losing streak. The Blue second in the Kearny Tournament on 103: — DeFreitas (W) d. Meisonet, 12-6 the girls haven’t been used to playing Dan Pritsker put in 15 points, Josh Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 7 10 11 6 34 112: — John Barnes (W) won forfeit at crunch time,” said Raider Head Devils were penalized one team point December 17, boosted his credentials 119: — Reichbach (W) p. Gonzales, 1:40 Gerckens netted 10 and Tom Bonard (by rule) by an accidental spitting on with a 3:07 fall, using a half nelson, 125: — Colin MacKay (W) won forfeit Coach Bruce Davis. “Cranford ex- scored eight for Westfield. 130: — Kamel (W) p. Nogueira, 3:07 ploited their strength against our Raider Girls Swamp the mat. The Red Raiders were penal- over Luis Nogueira at 130-lbs. Westfield 11 18 19 20 68 ized two team points for unsports- Heavyweight Zach Bullek did not 135: — Matt Shaffer (W) p. Hall, 1:40 Shabazz 17 18 19 32 86 TRN Cagers, 38-30 manlike conduct. even break a sweat as he clamped PUBLIC NOTICE See it all on the Web! The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Freshmen Ricardo Johnson (140- Deron Lampley to the mat in 19 sec- Raider Cagers Down School girls basketball team improved lbs), Nick DeFreitas (103-lbs) and Sam onds. Senior Colin Willard punished BOROUGH OF FANWOOD www.goleader.com to 1-1 with a 38-30 victory over host Reichbach (119-lbs) came up with big Rodrigo Arujo in his 171-lb bout, The Tax Assessment List for The Bor- Cougar Boys, 52-47 Toms River North on December 20. victories to indicate that the Blue Devil recording three takedowns, two near- ough of Fanwood for the 2006 Tax Year Jackie Law bucketed 12 points, will be open for inspection on Thursday, Highlander Boys Stop The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High matmen’s future looks bright. falls and an escape to grab a 12-4 January 5, 2006 between the hours of School boys basketball team went on Lauren Benovengo sank 10 and Allie The very athletic Johnson began majority decision. In the final bout of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. in the Tax Viking Cagers, 54-46 a 25-10 second quarter run but had to Zazzali scored nine for the Raiders. the evening by recording three near- the evening, Blue Devil Matt Shaffer Assessor’s Office, Borough Hall, 75 North The Governor Livingston High Lauren Mains had five points. falls, a reversal and an escape to win was getting roughed up by Red Raider Martine Avenue, Fanwood. hustle in the final quarter to pull out a Michael A. Ross, CTA School boys basketball team upped 52-47 victory over Cranford on De- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 11 6 10 11 38 via, 11-9 decision over Thiago Corfi. 135 pounder Ed Hall, but persevered Tax Assessor its record to 2-0 with a 54-46 victory cember 22 in Cranford. Brian Toms River North 2 10 4 14 30 “He was their best wrestler. He to catch him off-balance to record a 1 T - 12/29/05, The Times Fee: $11.22 over Union Catholic in Berkeley Dougher scored 19 points and D.J. Heights on December 20. Mike Garrett sank eight while Sean Young Law Offices of Seamon led the Vikings with 16 points and Craig Bayard each netted seven while Tom Amalfe and Sean Kelly points for the 1-2 Raiders. each netted 10 points for the High- Robert G. Stahl, LLC Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 14 25 6 7 52 landers. Cranford 13 10 13 11 47 Union Catholic 11 12 6 17 46 Robert G. Stahl PUBLIC NOTICE Gov. Livingston 10 15 14 15 54 Korey Kerscher Sarokin BOROUGH OF FANWOOD “Start Your New Year’s Revolution!!” Lady Blue Devils Top PLANNING BOARD Christopher M. 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PUBLICATION Raiders, Rahway Rock House Blue Devils’ Winter Track In, 40-37, Wrestling Thriller Season Is ‘Right on Target’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 score 21-10 with a 1:16 fall, using a next to the last bout of the evening, half nelson and an arm bar, at 135-lbs. 215-lb Raider Keith Baker and Jon of 6:37 followed by Jay Hoban at 6:42 Driscoll ran second at 1:50.7 and Raider Pat Mineo used a series of Veras were involved in a physical and Neil FitzPatrick at 6:42.6. Jeff Catherine Cognetti third at 1:55.7. five takedowns, which included a lift- power struggle until Baker pried Veras Perrella coasted home in the 600- In the 1,000-meters, Revenna and-dump, a duck under and a claw, to his back to record a fall in 4:49, meters with a time of 1:28.7 followed Neville took first in 3:32.4 (PR) fol- to grasp a 12-3, majority decision giving the Raiders a 37-34 team lead. by John Gagliano at 1:31.7, Alex lowed by Driscoll with a time of 3:32.4 over Oscar Zuniga at 140-lbs. “Keith! That’s was the best perfor- Tarlow at 1:32.2 and Eric Scrudato at (PR). Teammate Maureen Hughes Down 25-10, the Indians ran off mance I’ve ever seen Baker, ever, 1:32.5. Kris Kagan won the 1,000- crossed in 3:41.9. Caitlin Berkowitz four straight victories to gain a 34-25 ever on the mats,” said Scholz. meters with a time of 2:41.0 with Evan ran first in the 2,000-meters with a lead beginning with 145-lb Joel The powerful Neblett walked onto Friedman finishing second at 2:51.8. time of 8:21.3 and Rachel Barrett fol- Acevedo who pinned Joe Sette in the mats, recorded a takedown and In the final event, the 300-meters, lowed with a time of 8:21.5. Emily 1:29 with a head throw. After finding pinned Raider John Loomis with a Donnie Turlington outdistanced the Perry cleared 4’8” in the high jump. himself a victim of a stretcher ma- cradle in 44 seconds. field with a time at 39.8 followed by Obiajulu cleared 4’4”. Shot put artist neuver, Carlos Nicasio turned the “Everybody is stepping up! They Perrella and Burdula who finished with Katie Anderson powered a 26’8”(PR) tables on Dave DeNichilo to record a are working harder because they want times of 40.5. Tarlow crossed at 40.7. toss and Driscoll tossed 26’. fall via cradle in 3:36 at 152-lbs. to get better,” said Scholz. “It’s been challenging just to stay “Today was an opportunity to get a warm and not get cold so you pull chance to see a lot of new kids before Everyone wanted to see Caldwell WEIGHT SEQUENCE: step onto the mats but, if they blinked 103: — Schardien (S) p St. Elme, 5:27 something; however, I thought I did we start moving indoors, while it their eyes, they would have missed 112: — Ferrara (S) d Herrera, 4-2 OT Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times alright in the races. The guys espe- helps us plan for the future in terms of the 160-lb bout when he took only 11 119: — Gano (S) p. Gilpin, 1:20 THE LEADER OF THE PACK…Blue Devil Jeff Perrella leads the pack in the cially are looking great this early in filling in places,” said Blue Devil 125: — Cannon (S) p Aljaludi, 2:55 600-meter event. Perrella won the event with a time of 1:28.7. The Westfield boys the season and the girls’ teams are girls Head Coach Jen Buccino. seconds to clamp Brandon Wergland 130: — Santoni (R) md Gibbs, 15-5 with a cradle. At 171-lbs, Shedrick 135: — Wilson (R) p Olsson, 1:16 and girls winter track teams have a large number of participants and look to have looking strong. We’re definitely build- “Miller looked pretty good in the 55, Goodridge made good with a far arm 140: — Mineo (S) md Zuniga, 12-3 a very successful season. ing a great program with nearly 100 Luker looks very good in the 300. hook to pin Joe Bachi in 3:12. 145: — Acevedo (R) p Sette, 1:29 guys in the program who are really Nevell, who’s new to the winter sea- 152: — Nicasio (R) p DeNichilo, 3:36 dedicated to improving and the moti- son looked strong in the 1,000. We Nick Giannaci added six points to 160: — Caldwell (R) p Wergland, 0:11 See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com the Raiders’ team score when he used 171: — Goodridge (R) p Bachi, 3:12 vation is there. By the end of the year have some work to do, however we a step through takedown and smoth- 189: — Giannaci (S) p Lopez, 1:31 we are going to have a lot of speed on have a good start.” ered 189-lb Juan Lopez in 1:31. In the 215: — Baker (S) p Veras, 4:49 this team,” said Hwt: — Neblett (R) p Loomis, 0:44 Scotch Plains Recreation Perrella. In the field events, Department Events Calendar Erik Anderson ex- ploded the shot put by: Allison Halperin at 40’8” and Jim CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] Thayer tossed 36’7’. (908) 322-6700 ext. 221 High jumpers APARTMENT FOR RENT HELP WANTED Maccubbin and Richie Scialabba Westfield - Lg 1st floor in 2 family. Watchung Square Mall Cuentos, (ages 6 to 8). This new lines, and work on basic acting tech- each cleared 5’4”. 5 rms/1 bdrm, W/D hookup, off- Mature Retail Help Needed story-based class is designed for stu- niques in this class. The final class is The Blue Devil street parking, walk to town/NYC Nights & Weekends dents who can already read. Children show time. Parents are invited to girls, featuring 14 trans, No pets, Non smoking. FT & PT Positions will listen to stories, act them out, and attend. Classes will held at the Towne seniors, 19 juniors, $1250/mo + Utils. 1 1/2 mos secu- Hourly Wage + Commission learn ideas. The class will be Tues- House on Saturdays, January 28 28 sophomores and rity. Avail 1/1. Call (908) 518-0099 Call Paul (908) 754-4200 days from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Scotch through April 8. There will be no 22 freshmen, hope Hills Country Club. class on March 11. to vie for supremacy OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT HELP WANTED Maracas Aventuras (ages 3-5). This Classes for 3rd to 5th graders will in the future. Emily flexible class for ages 3-5 will be held WESTFIELD- 400 sq.ft. LOVE products from the Body be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Perry and Mary Kate very bright, many windows in Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:25 p.m. at and 1 to 1:45 p.m. for k-2nd grade. Luker put it together Shop? New at-home division now the Towne House. Professional Building in Town seeking consultants FT/PT, make Registration is January 4 to Febru- by clearing the 55- Center. Reasonable. Maracas Todo Sobre Mi (Ages 4- ary 24. The fee is $50 per person and meter hurdles (HH) your own hours. Call for more 7). Students will create their own (908) 789-8961 information. (908) 232-6947 $55 per person for the K-2nd class. in 9.1 and Marlena books about themselves in this class Senior Aerobics. Session 1 will be Sheridan finished in OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times HELP WANTED to be held Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 held Febuary 9, 14, 16, 23, 28 and 9.3. In the 55- STRONG ON THE TRACK…The Blue Devil girls track p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club. March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23. Classes Newly renovated prestigious co- Real Estate: Thinking of making a meters, Erin team looked very strong in a scrimmage on December 21. lonial office building, prime loca- All classes begin the week of Janu- are held Tuesdays and Thursdays McCarthy and fresh- change? Prudential NJ Properties ary 23 and run for six weeks. The cost from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Towne tion adjacent to Municipal Court- is now interviewing for full time man Desiree Miller both finished in As to the field events, Buccino house. Call Maria at (908) 928-9200 is $115 per person and $17 per person House in Green Forest Park. Class 7.9 (PR) and Ali Fleder was third in said, “We did have a meet on De- real estate agent positions, per flex class. size is limited. The fee is $5 for Westfield Office. Call Margie 8.0. Luker took first in the 300-meter cember 19 and Emily Perry took OFFICE FOR RENT Fun Dances, Ages 5 to 14. Scotch residents and $10 for non-residents. with a personal best (PR) time of 45.3 third in the high jump, tied her pre- (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. Plains resident Assia Moran will teach Registration begins January 4. Executive 2nd fl suite, Furnished followed by McCarthy at 47.5 and vious PR from last year, newcomer this new program. This class incorpo- Reading Group With A Voice. Par- Christina Obiajulu at 47.9 9 (PR). Lauren Sinnenberg as a senior went 800 SQ Ft $1600/mth, Utlities, PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR rates dance movements with instruc- ticipants read or reread literature. Internet, Kitchen, Shared Conf Stephanie Cortinhal crossed first in 4’6 in her first time high jumping so PT Preschool Coordinator for tion to music. Learn line dances and Everyone participates and then dis- the 600-meters at 1:47.7 (PR). Mary we’re off to a nice start.” room, Reception, Parking Included, new Infant-Toddler Parenting circle dances. Classes will be held at cusses what was read or sits back Mountainside (908) 337-7200 Center in SP. Exp. professional. the Towne House in Green Forest and soaks in the opinions of others. E-mail resume to Nancy Kovacs Park Saturday, January 21, through Classes will held at the Towne House 2000 VOLVO S70-SE at [email protected] March 4. There will not be a class on on Thursdays, January 26 to Febru- Westfield Recreation Department Events Blue w/Tan leather, heated seats, February 18. Registration will be held ary 16, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Registra- prem. sound, sunroof, excellent SUMMER JOBS January 4 to 16. The fee is $35 per tion begins January 4. The cost is by: Traci Kastner cond., 72.5K miles $10,900 OBO Day camp counselor. Group person. $30 per person, which includes ma- [email protected] (908) 305-1965 day/evening. counselors, lifeguards/WSI, Advanced Robotics (ages 7-12). terials and refreshments. (908) 789-4080 instructors for sports, crafts, Children will build and take home Adult Beginner Dance. John ENGLISH TUTOR their own robot. The class will be Russitano is teaching this program. Doodler Art Classes. This class, up to get hearts pumping, then moves nature, outdoor skills. Warren for children 18 to 36 months, will be into toning exercises using light 22 years experience. MA, English, Township (Somerset County) NJ. held at the Scotch Hills Country Club Programs are: week 1, Cha Cha/ from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Foxtrot; week 2, Salsa/Rumba; week held from 9:15 to 10 a.m on Wednes- weights. All levels are welcome. SAT, HFPA, AP, College essays. (908) 647-0664 days from January 4 until February Classes will be held Tuesdays from Call (908) 757-7138 [email protected] Tuesday, January 16 and 17. Regis- 3, and Swing/Salsa, week 4, Hustle/ tration is January 4 to 11 at a fee of Tango, and week 4, Swing/Waltz, 22. The Mini-Doodlers class, for ages 9:20 to 10:20 a.m., January 3 through www.campriverbend.com three to five, will be offered from March 7. The cost is $65 and the LUCY’S $115 per person. Classes are held 7 to 8:30 p.m. at a MATTRESS SET Egyptian Dig (ages 6-11). Students cost of $50 per person from Wednes- 10:15 to 11 a.m. on those same days. program will be offered in the Com- Portuguese house cleaning will Chip away at the clay to unearth day, January 25, to Wednesday, Feb- The fee is $98 per person. munity Room. services. Family owned & Pillow top. Brand new in plastic four timeless Egyptian treasures. The Kids On Canvas art class for grades NYC Night Light Tour: This nar- with mfg. warranty, ruary 15, at the Towne House. operated. Honest & Reliable. dig will be held at the Scotch Hills Adult Intermediate Dance. John 1 to 6 will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. rated tour will be held on a luxurious Reasonable prices. sell Queen $125, King $175 Country Club from 9 to 4 p.m. on and for ages 3 to 5 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. motor coach and will feature the holi- Can Deliver. (732) 259-6690 Russitano will also be teaching this Please call (201) 835-0601 Friday, February 17. Registration at dance program. Class members will Both classes will be held on Mon- day lights of New York City with $80 per child will be taken from learn four dances. Classes are at the days, January 23 to February 13. The many popular stops and a dessert at DINING ROOM SET BEDROOM SET Wednesday, January 4, through Fri- Towne House. Programs are: week $85 fee includes all materials includ- New York’s Skylight Diner. The cost Beautiful double pedestal table, 7 pcs. Cherry wood sleigh bed, day, February 10. 1, Swing/Salsa; week 2, Foxtrot/ ing canvas board, paper and acrylics. is $35 and the bus will depart at 5:30 lighted hutch & buffet, 8 padded dresser, mirror, chest & night Mannerations (ages 4-7.) The class Waltz; week 3, Cha Cha/Hustle, and Bowling League (Ages Pre K- p.m. and return at 10 p.m. Call for chairs. Still in boxes. stand. New, still in mgf. box. teaches children about etiquette. week 4, Rumba/Tango. Class times Teens): This 12-week program will available dates. List $5200. sell $2395. Value $4000 sell $1575. Classes will be held at the Scotch are 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. be held on Mondays beginning Janu- The Teen Center is open on most Can deliver. (732) 259-6690 (732) 259-6690 Hills Country Club from 4 to 4:45 The fee is $50 per person and regis- ary 9 at 3:50 p.m. at Linden Lanes Friday evenings during the school p.m. Tuesdays, February 16, 23, tration and begins January 4. for all children ages five to 14. Chil- year between 7 and 11 p.m. for all PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE March 2, and 9. Registration at $85 Line Dancing. Sandy and Lou dren ages five to seven will bowl in Westfield High School students. The a special bumper division. An addi- center features pool tables, ping-pong TOWN OF WESTFIELD addition contrary to the requirements of per person will take place January 4 Smehil teach this class. The line BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Section 12.04F1 & 12.04F2 of the Land to January 20. dance class will now take place on tional bumper program is available tables, air hockey, video games, large TV, VCR, stereo system, vending The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires maxi- Bowling (ages 5-14). This pro- Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. to kindergarten and pre-kindergar- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- mum building lot coverage of 20%. Pro- ten children and mothers on Wednes- machines and more. Student I.D. is posed is 21.3%. Ordinance requires maxi- gram will be held Mondays at 4 p.m. Classes are at the Towne House in day January 9, 2006 in the Council Cham- at Linden Lanes Bowling Center on days at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. This required. bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East mum building lot coverage with deck of Green Forest Park and run from 22%. Proposed is 22.79%. North Stiles Street. Bowling begins January 23 to March 27. There is program will begin Wednesday, The Night Place program is held Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at January 11. throughout the school year on select 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Michael & Cheryl Bayer, 1314 Frances Monday, January 16, at $6 paid each no class on Monday, February 20. ing appeal for variance(s) from the re- Terrace, Seeking permission to retain a week at the bowling center. Partici- Fees are $15 for residents and $20 Manners Class (Ages 4-7): This Friday evenings and is open to all quirements of the Westfield Land Use shed contrary to the requirements of Sec- pants must register at the Scotch for non-residents. Registration be- program teaches children about eti- sixth, seventh and eighth grade Ordinance. tion: 13.01G1b of the Land Use Ordinance. quette and how it should be practiced Westfield residents for a nominal fee. Ordinance requires the minimum side & Plains Recreation Department by gins January 4. Emanuel & Rosaria Carlino, 1560 January 13. in today’s world in a fun, interactive The program is held from 7:30 to Rahway Avenue, Seeking permission to rear yard setback for accessory structures Adult Self Defense taught by Sensei less than 500 square feet to be 5 feet. Bumper Bowling– Pre-K/Kinder- Alan. Learn basic self-defense tech- manner. Hosted by Patty Manning of 9:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate construct a front porch contrary to the School. Featured activities include a requirements of Section 12.03D of the Applicant proposes 2.22 feet & 4.19 feet. garten. Held at Linden Lanes on niques in this class. A minimum of “Mannerations.” Offered 3:45 to 4:30 Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Arch Knisely & Nancy Thornberry, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. or noon. 10 people are needed for the class. p.m. on Wednesdays, February 15 live DJ with dancing, movies, pas- a minimum front yard setback of 70.8 feet 647 St. Marks Avenue, Seeking permis- See above for fees. The program Classes are on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 through March 1. The cost is $83. It sive games, basketball, refreshments (E.F.Y.D). Proposed is 64.67 feet. sion to construct an addition contrary to will be held in the Municipal Build- and more. The cost is $2 in advance the requirements of Section 11.07E6 of begins January 18. p.m. from January 24 to March 28 at Scott & Liz Jeffery, 535 Arlington Theater For Kids (K-5th). Each the Towne House. Registration is ing Community Room. and $3 at the door. The remaining Avenue, Seeking permission to construct the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Total Body-Works: This 60-minute dates are January 13, February 3, an addition contrary to the requirements of quires a minimum side yard setback of 10 participant is assigned a role, learn $50 and begins January 4. Section 11.07E6, 11.07E7, 12.04F1, feet. Present and proposed is 8.84 feet. class involves an invigorating warm March 31 and May 12. 12.04E1& 13.02H6 of the Land Use Ordi- Ardis DeCamp, 518 Hort Street, Seek- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE nance. Ordinance requires a minimum ing permission to construct an addition side yard setback of 10 feet. Present and contrary to the requirements of Section NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proposed is 4.77 feet. Ordinance requires 11.12E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet. nance requires a minimum side yard set- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Proposed is 32.67 feet. Ordinance re- back of 10 feet. Proposed is 9.2 feet. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 quires maximum building lot coverage of SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et 20%. Proposed is 28.68%. Ordinance re- Joe DeVito, 140 Tudor Oval, Seeking seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- quires a maximum allowable habitable permission to construct an addition con- tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 1/24/2006 tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 1/26/2006 floor area of 35%. Proposed is 41.46%. trary to the requirements of Section and opened and read for: and opened and read for: Ordinance requires a setback for A/C con- 11.06E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- densers located in a side yard of 5 feet. nance requires a minimum side yard set- Maintenance Bituminous Pavement Repair Contract, North - 2006 Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract-2006 North Region Proposed is <1 feet. back of 15 feet. Present & proposed is 9.41 Various locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Sussex, Moris, Various State Highways, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, feet. Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union and Part of Warren Union and Warren Counties Mr. & Mrs. Ryan, 16 Stoneleigh Park, 100% State 100% State Seeking permission to construct an addi- Suzanne Vedder, 700 Coolidge Street, DP NO: 05470 DP NO: 05433 tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- Seeking permission to construct an addi- tion 11.05E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Ordinance requires a minimum side yard tion 11.06E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. 17:27. 17:27. setback of 10 feet. Present and Proposed Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder is 13.43 feet. setback of 35 feet. Proposed is + 31.33 must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- feet. sure Form within seven (7) state busines days from the project bid date. sure Form within seven (7) state busines days from the project bid date. Diane Barrasso, 936 Highland Av- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- enue, Seeking permission to erect a raised Mary & Chris Romano, 716 Kimball tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State patio in the side yard contrary to the re- Avenue, Seeking permission to construct funded projects. funded projects. quirements of Section: 13.02C1 of the an addition contrary to the requirements of Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Section 11.06E6, 11.06E7 & 12.04F1 of seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, the location decks and raised patios to be the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. in the rear yard only. Side yard is pro- quires a minimum side yard setback of 15 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 posed. feet. Proposed is 12.46 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard setback of U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the The David Henry Agency, 10 Pros- 35 feet. Proposed is 32.58 feet. Ordinance Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to pect Street, 2nd Floor, Seeking permis- requires maximum building lot coverage of submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on sion to erect a blade sign on the front of the 20%. Proposed is 20.8%. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. building contrary to the requirements of Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express Section: 16.04H & 16.03C2 of the Land Variances, waivers or exceptions from website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the Use Ordinance. Ordinance only permits certain site plan details or relief from re- instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and 2nd floor window signs for non-residential quirements may be sought as appropriate. download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to 2nd floor uses. Ordinance only permits Plans and application are on file in the download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. sign mounted flat against the wall. Appli- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT cant proposes perpendicular to the wall. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the may be seen Monday through Friday from following locations: following locations: William Capuano, 918 Ripley Avenue, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 Seeking permission to demolish a 18.5 Lori A. Boyd, Secretary Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ feet x 6.1 feet room on the rear of their Board of Adjustment 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 home & replace it with a 18.5 feet x 7-foot 1 T - 12/29/05, The Leader Fee: $111.18 3 T - 12/29/05, 1/5/06 and 1/12/06, The Leader Fee: $214.20 3 T - 12/29/05, 1/5/06 and 1/12/06, The Leader Fee: $214.20 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 29, 2005 Page 13 Magdalen Adelaar, 88, Was Employed Attilio ‘Art’ Badala, 76, Was Engineer; As Medical Transcriber at Hospital – Obituaries – President of Fanwood Senior Citizens Magdalen Depardieu Adelaar, 88, dren, Kimberly, Stephen, Dana and Attilio “Art” Badala, 76, of Memorial donations may be made of Westfield died on Wednesday, De- Kaitlyn, and a great-grandchild, Robert Reinhardt, 80, Superintendent; Fanwood died on Thursday, Decem- to the Fanwood Rescue Squad, 218 cember 21, at her home. Whitney. ber 22, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- Forest Road, Fanwood, N.J. 07023 or Born in Cardiff, Wales on March 7, Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Was Habitat For Humanity Volunteer cal Center in Plainfield. to Haven Hospice at Muhlenberg, 1917, she spent her childhood in tomorrow, Friday, December 30, at Born in Jersey City, he had lived Park Avenue and Randolph Road, Bermeo, Spain, immigrating to the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Robert J. Reinhardt, 80, of Scotch Born in Newark, he had lived in there and then in Scotch Plains before Plainfield, N.J. 07060. Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1928. She lived in Westfield. Plains died on Monday, December Westfield for many years before relo- moving to Fanwood in 1966. December 29, 2005 Westfield for more than 50 years. Visitation will take place from 2 to 26, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. cating to Scotch Plains in 1967. Mr. Badala started his career in Mrs. Adelaar retired from Alexian 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Mr. Reinhardt had been employed engineering with Western Electric in Pearl Sherman, 91 Brothers Hospital in Elizabeth, where December 29, at the Dooley Colonial Kathy-Jo Newell, 50 as a regional construction superinten- Kearny after attending Newark Col- Pearl Rosenberg Sherman (nee she had worked for more than 25 years Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Kathy-Jo Rimback Newell, 50, of dent at Otis Elevator in New York City lege of Engineering. He retired as a Wander), 91, of Mountainside died as a medical transcriber. She also taught Westfield. Pittsgrove died on Friday, December for 45 years, retiring many years ago. senior engineer with Lucent in New- on Sunday, December 25, at Over- at the First United Methodist Church December 29, 2005 23, at her home. He was a member of the Masons ark in 1986. look Hospital in Summit. of Westfield’s Wesley Hall. Born in Summit, she had lived in and also was a volunteer with Habitat He was a United States Army vet- Born in England, she had lived in She graduated from Bayridge Day Janet A. Sawhill, 81 Westfield and then in Clark prior to for Humanity. eran of the Korean Conflict. Rockville Centre, N.Y., Passaic and School and Brown Business College Janet Aurora Kohut Sawhill, 81, moving to Pittsgrove six years ago. He served in the United States Navy Mr. Badala served on the Fanwood Hallandale, Fla. prior to moving to in Brooklyn in 1937. the wife of Malcolm Campbell A 1973 graduate of Westfield High during World War II. Recreation Commission, was a mem- Mountainside two years ago. Surviving are her loving husband Sawhill, of Keowee Key, Salem, S.C. School, Mrs. Newell worked as a Surviving are his wife, Doris Hill ber and past president of the Fanwood Mrs. Sherman was a life member of 65 years, Robert F. Adelaar; three died on Friday, December 23, at secretary with Quality Testing Ser- Reinhardt; a daughter, Phyllis Senior Citizens and was instrumental of Hadassah. sons, Robert Adelaar, Peter Adelaar Greenville Memorial Hospital in vices, Inc. in Linden. Malasheskie of Harrisburg, Pa.; a sis- in the planning of the Fanwood Se- She was predeceased by two hus- and Richard Adelaar; four grandchil- Greenville, S.C. She was predeceased by her mother, ter, Doris Mann of Toronto, Ohio, nior Citizens Building on Forest Road. bands, George Sherman and Henry A native of New Jersey, Mrs. Virginia Peters Rimback. and a grandson. He also was a member of American Rosenberg. Helen Welch, 90 Sawhill was the daughter of the late Surviving are her husband, George Private services will be held at a Legion Post No. 3 in Westfield. Surviving are a daughter, Lois Helen Welch, 90, a lifelong resident John and Elizabeth Ur Kohut. She “Chip” Newell; two daughters, Tarrah time to be arranged by the family. Surviving are his wife, Rose Mauro Berger of Westfield; a son, Allan of Westfield, died on Monday, De- was a homemaker and was of the K. Daugherty and Julie K. Newell; Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- Badala; two daughters, Marion A. Wander of Namington Park; a sister, cember 19, at the Harris Health Care Presbyterian faith. her father, William Rimback; her sis- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Berger and Joan M. O’Donnell, and Elsie Golden of Boca Raton, Fla.; Center at Bristol Glen in Newton. In addition to her husband, she is ter, Karen Schlier, and her grand- Westfield. four grandchildren. four grandchildren, Erik, Brian, Ken- Miss Welch, the daughter of the survived by a son and daughter-in- mother, Jean Rimback. Memorial donations may be made The funeral was held yesterday, neth and Jill, and a great-granddaugh- late Herbert Russell Welch, Sr. and law, Malcolm C. Sawhill, Jr. and his Funeral services were held on to the American Society for Deaf Wednesday, December 28, from the ter, Abigail. Ida Davidson Welch, had lived in the wife, Kenda, of Sacramento, Calif.; Monday, December 26, at the Memo- Children, 3820 Hartzdale Drive, Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South A graveside service was held on house in which she was born on two daughters and sons-in-law, Su- rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Camp Hill, Pa. 17011. Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass Monday, December 26, at Riverside Beechwood Place in Westfield. san Sawhill Apito and her husband, enue in Fanwood. Private interment December 29, 2005 followed at the Immaculate Heart of Cemetery in Saddle Brook. She received her Bachelor of Arts Paul, of Glastonbury, Conn. and was in South Sterling, Pa. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Arrangements were under the di- degree from Skidmore College in 1938. Nancy Sawhill Tucker and her hus- Memorial donations may be made Daniel G. Titus, 49 Scotch Plains. Entombment took rection of Menorah Chapels at Miss Welch then worked as the execu- band, Bruce, of Madison, and four to Gloucester County Community Daniel G. Titus, 49, of Plainfield place at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Millburn in Union. tive secretary for Crane Stationery in grandchildren, Chelsea Apito, Bryan Church (for Bethel Prep), 359 Chapel died on Sunday, December 25, at his Colonia. December 29, 2005 New York City before retiring. Andrew Apito, Malcolm Campbell Heights Road, Sewell, N.J. 08080. residence. She was a former member of the Sawhill, 3rd (aka Cam) and Quinn December 29, 2005 Mr. Titus had lived in Westfield for Harry S. Imming, 87, Was Engineer, First United Methodist Church of Aurora Sawhill. many years before moving to Westfield. Mrs. Sawhill also is survived by her Jean E. Meyer, 79 Plainfield two years ago. In addition to her parents, Miss sister, Irene Ramsay of Gulf Port, Fla., Jean E. Meyer, 79, of Fanwood He was employed as an auto body Army Veteran and Former Professor Welch was predeceased by her sister, as well as many sisters-in-law, broth- died on Sunday, December 25, at mechanic with several auto body Harry S. Imming, 87, of Westfield Hoboken. Carolyn Welch, and her brother, ers-in-law and nieces and nephews. Overlook Hospital in Summit. shops in the Union County area for died on Tuesday, December 27, at He was a United States Army vet- Herbert R. Welch, Jr. She was predeceased by 11 broth- Born in Port Huron, Mich., she the last 30 years. Overlook Hospital in Summit. eran of World War II. Surviving are two nephews, the ers and sisters. lived in Fanwood for more than 50 Surviving are his father and step- Born in East Orange, he lived in Mr. Imming was a member of the Reverend Dr. H. Alden Welch of Memorial services will be held at a years. mother, Richard and Kathy Titus of Westfield for the last 52 years. Michigan Gamma Tau Beta Pi Engi- Sparta and W. Roger Welch of New later date in Westville, N.J. Mrs. Meyer had worked at Bell Berkeley Heights; his mother, Mary Licensed by the Board of Profes- neering Honor Society. York City. Arrangements were by the Davenport Labs in Murray Hill before retiring. Ann Hunter Titus of St. Augustine, sional Engineers and Land Survey- Surviving is his wife, Alice Allert Services and interment are private Funeral Home, Inc. in Walhalla, S.C. She was a longtime member of the Fla.; two daughters, Jessie Titus and ors, Mr. Imming retired from Ebasco Imming. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial do- Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grace Titus, both of Leesport, Pa.; a Engineering Co. of Manhattan, A Mass of Christian Burial will be Arrangements are under the direc- nations may be made to Hospice of Westfield. son, Luke Titus, also of Leesport; two where he was an engineer involved offered at 11:15 a.m. today, Thurs- tion of the Smith-McCracken Funeral the Foothills Foundation, 390 She was predeceased by her hus- sisters, Lynn Titus of Piscataway and with the design of power plants. day, December 29, at St. Helen’s Home in Newton. Keowee School Road, Seneca, S.C. band, William Charles Meyer, in 2003. Sue Bottom of St. Augustine, Fla., He also was a former professor at Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to 29672. Surviving are her brother, John and two brothers, John Titus of Rutgers University. Interment will take place at Fairview the Bristol Glen Expansion Fund, 200 Condolences may be sent to the family by Nuske of Lake Ann, Mich., and three Kenilworth and Mark Titus of He graduated from the University Cemetery in Westfield. Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, N.J. 07860. visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com. sisters, Joan Mulderig of Tula Vista, Woodbridge. of Michigan with a bachelor’s de- Arrangements are by the Dooley December 29, 2005 December 29, 2005 Calif., Mary Ann Sengele of Kansas Graveside services will take place at gree in engineering. Mr. Imming also Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- City, Kan. and Sara Beck of Butte 1 p.m. today, Thursday, December 29, held a master’s degree in engineer- enue in Westfield. Gary DeChellis, 64, Was Navy Veteran; Falls, Ore. at the Yockum Cemetery in Grill, Pa. ing from Stevens University in December 29, 2005 Private arrangements are by the Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- Retired Westfield Police Sergeant Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Avenue in Fanwood. Westfield. Gary DeChellis, 64, of Westfield ciation Local No. 90 in Westfield. December 29, 2005 December 29, 2005 died on Saturday, December 24, at Surviving are his wife, Joan DeChellis; Overlook Hospital in Summit. a son, Gary DeChellis; a daughter, Jaime POLICE BLOTTER Born in Milford, Mass., he moved DeChellis, and two brothers, Gory to Westfield many years ago. DeChellis and Donald DeChellis. Recent Home Sales Mr. DeChellis had been a member A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. WESTFIELD discovered that a criminal warrant of the Westfield Police Department today, Thursday, December 29, at St. Westfield Howe to Patricia and Francis Monday, December 19, William had been issued for him from New- for 25 years before retiring as a ser- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Edward and Margaret A. DeSantis, 515 Trinity Place, F. Dunn, 3rd, 43, of Bloomfield was ark for $500. He was held in lieu of geant in 1992. Westfield, following the funeral from Cunningham to Primavera Parkview, $418,000. arrested on East South Avenue and bail pending a court date. He was a United States Navy vet- the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake L.L.C., 307 Wood End Road, Richard A. Parness to Rick C. charged with driving while intoxi- Wednesday, December 21, a resi- eran of the Vietnam War and a mem- Funeral Home in Westfield. $630,000. Palmer, 1365 Boynton Avenue, cated and refusal to submit to a dent of the 700 block of Oak Av- ber of Policemen’s Benevolent Asso- December 29, 2005 Gary E. and Colleen F. Matviak to $530,000. breath test. He was released to a enue reported the burglary of a Skip S. and Meredith H. Seeder, 659 Mary Louise Visceglia to Michael responsible individual. motor vehicle that was parked out- Glen Avenue, $780,000. and Lynn A. D’Antico, 101 Cottage Tuesday, December 20, two men side her home. A Coach pocket- POLICE BLOTTER Michael and Laura Tabloski to Place, $425,000. were arrested at South and Central book containing $500 in cash was Samuel W. Griggs and Elke De La Michael D. and Patricia J. Kreider Avenues. Kenneth M. Lantz, Jr., 22, taken from the vehicle. Cruz-Griggs, 734 Coleman Place, to Weichert Relocation Resources, of Westfield, the driver of the motor Wednesday, December 21, a For- $800,000. Inc., 38 Genessee Trail, $672,500. vehicle in which both men were est Avenue resident reported the MOUNTAINSIDE An officer responded to the scene to Herbert G. Bull to Jaime Ferreira, Weichert Relocation Resources, traveling, was arrested on a Monroe theft of a motor vehicle from in Thursday, December 22, Abraham investigate and determined Chapman 649 Maple Street, $465,000. Inc. to Richard J. and Barbara E. Township warrant. front of her house. Avecillas, 45, of Mountainside was was intoxicated. She was transported Michael A. and Cara Lyn Froese to Cantor, 38 Genessee Trail, $672,500. Steven Mieles, 21, of Plainfield, Wednesday, December 21, Arnold stopped for a motor vehicle violation, to police headquarters and released Joseph L. and Kathleen Young, 3rd, Margaret Fischer to Tony and the passenger, was charged with dis- Davion, 43, of North Brunswick then arrested and charged with driv- with a summons for driving while 425 Summit Avenue, $850,000. Teresa Francisco, 74 Sandy Hill Road, orderly conduct for allegedly be- was arrested in the 600 block of ing with a suspended license. He also intoxicated and refusing to give a Gemma and Apostolos Ganas to $549,900. coming argumentative, using pro- South Avenue during a motor ve- was arrested on two outstanding war- breath sample. Anne Buckley and David Oliveira, Daniel S. and Donna D. Dzury to fanity and being disruptive during hicle stop on an outstanding crimi- rants from Springfield. Bail was set at 503 Boulevard, $735,000. Erwin and Jennifer Ruiz, 318 Vernon PUBLIC NOTICE Lantz’s arrest. Mieles was released nal warrant issued by the Franklin $1,000. Bruce A. Malcolm and Anita Y.M. Place, $420,000. on a summons. Lantz posted the Township Municipal Court. Davion SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD $120 bail on the warrant and also posted the $657 bail on the warrant. Thursday, December 15, an inci- PLANNING BOARD was released. dent of criminal mischief was re- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tues- Tuesday, December 20, Kevin ported at a church on Terrill Road. A day, January 17, 2006, at 7:30 P.M. in the Garmony, 43, of Irvington was ar- See it all on the Web! window valued at $1,055 was broken lower level meeting room of the Fanwood Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine rested at the Essex County jail on See it all in Color! some time overnight. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the two outstanding Westfield warrants Friday, December 16, unknown Fanwood Planning Board will continue a – one criminal and the other traffic suspects damaged the driver’s side Public Hearing on the major site plan ap- www.goleader.com plication of the undersigned that was – totaling $750. Authorities also mirror on a motor vehicle parked on started on December 21, 2005. the side of Crestwood Drive. The cost The property is located at 314, 324, & to replace the mirror is $500. 328 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- Friday, December 16, James sey, also known as Block 91, Lots 3, 4, & Jarkovsky, 40, of Westfield was ar- 5, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map. Hillside Cemetery The properties are owned by The 313 rested and charged with possession South Avenue Condominium Association, of suspected marijuana and with driv- Inc. and Fanwood Plaza Partners, LLC. ing while intoxicated after police re- The parking for the property will also sponded to a report of an accident on take into account the adjoining properties Scotch Plains located at 295 South Avenue (The the Route 22 overpass. Chelsea) and 313 South Avenue (Fanwood An officer responded to the scene Plaza), also known as Block 66, Lots 6 & to investigate and determined 9, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map. 908.756.1729 Jarkovsky was intoxicated. He was The property is owned by Chelsea As- sisted Living, LLC and The 313 South MUSIC INTERLUDE…Dr. Ted Schlosberg and his New Strings Sextet enter- www.hillsidecemetery.com transported to police headquarters and Avenue Condominium Association, Inc. tained recently at the Westfield Rotary at the weekly luncheon. Pictured, left to released with a summons. The applicants propose two buildings right, are: Theresa Kiesel, 1st violin; Linda McNamara, 2nd violin; Dr. Schlosberg, Saturday, December 17, a resident on one lot (consolidated from three lots) viola; Brenda Santora, viola; Elizabeth Hanscom, cello, and Ken Goski, cello. because the buildings will be leased and of Mountain Avenue reported that his the applicants will control the shared facili- motor vehicle was struck. The ve- ties. This requires a use variance. The hicle was parked in front of his house proposed uses are for a childcare center when an unknown vehicle struck the for Goddard Systems and a bank branch facility for The Town Bank, both of which Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. rear of the victim’s vehicle, causing are permitted uses. minor damage. The unknown vehicle The applicants propose a tree replace- then fled the scene. ment plan. Caring & Courteous Service to the Saturday, December 17, Veda The applicants will seek relief as to: · a bulk variance for the minimum rear Chapman, 25, of Edison was arrested yard buffer (10 feet required, 5 feet pro- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 and charged with driving while in- posed) toxicated after police responded to a · a shared parking plan that involves all report of an accident on Rahway Road. 5 properties listed above · the size, location, and height of certain Westfield signs 556 Westfield Avenue Will Taylor Is Elected · design waivers for the height of the “Fanwood” light fixtures, buffers, protec- 233-0255 President of Fraternity tion of existing vegetation, and maximum illumination level at the property line. John L. Dooley WESTFIELD – Will Taylor of The applicants will also seek such other Westfield recently was elected the relief as may be determined necessary at Manager the public hearing based upon review of president of Delta Omega Chapter of the application. NJ License # 4100 Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at High The file pertaining to this application is Point University in High Point, N.C. available for public inspection during nor- He will serve as president from Janu- mal business hours (Tuesday - Thursday, 9 AM - 2 PM) from the Secretary of the ary to December 2006. One of the Planning Board at the Administration Of- fraternity’s missions is fundraising, fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North and the group recently sponsored a Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Cranford golf tournament benefiting the Jimmy Any interested party may appear at said hearing and participate therein in accor- 218 North Avenue V Foundation in North Carolina. dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- The High Point chapter hopes to ning Board. 276-0255 continue to fundraise for the Jimmy Applicants: V Foundation by making the golf The 313 South Avenue Condominium Charles V. Dooley Association, Inc. tournament an annual event. Fanwood Plaza Partners, LLC Manager Will is a business major with con- Attorney for Applicants: NJ License # 3703 centrations in finance and account- Robert H. Kraus, Esq. ing. A 2003 graduate of Westfield Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth 328 Park Avenue, PO Box 310 High School, he is the son of Mr. and Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Mrs. Bill Taylor of Westfield. 1 T - 12/29/05, The Times Fee: $61.71 Page 14 Thursday, December 29, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION McKinley Fourth Graders THE STUDENT VIEW Filmed Chatting Up History The weekly column written by local high school students By CASSIE LO being interviewed, they took turns Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times playing the roles of a traditional tele- WESTFIELD – Room 204 in vision show. Students were in charge McKinley Elementary School was of directing, filming, sound, music Make New Year’s Change crowded the Friday before winter va- and the applause sign, which was lit cation. Mr. Joseph Paradise’s fourth up at strategic times. grade class presented their most re- The interviews were all filmed with One Resolution At A Time cent book reports to their parents and commercial breaks worked into them, By Elena Tinfow and yet fewer keep them. However, if fellow classmates in an interesting way. and they hope to be aired on TV-36 in Specially Written For The Westfield Leader and The Times some actually tried to change them- They each selected a historical fic- the near future. Millions of lights shine from all selves, improvements could be made tion novel to Members of Mr. angles onto expectant faces. Hun- all the time. A great way to do this is share with the Paradise’s fourth dreds of people are gathered and to record the resolutions. Then, some- class, with sub- grade class are packed tightly together, waiting im- thing tangible can serve as a constant jects including Jonathan Baker, patiently. Some wear special occa- reminder of how you wish or need to English settlers, Nicholas Koch, CROUCHING TIGER…The tiger class from Wesley Hall studied Christmas sion hats. Some wave streamers. Some improve. It can be put somewhere knights, Revolu- Julia Bieber, celebrations around the world. When they visited Germany, each child made a have obnoxious noisemakers. All are where you see it all the time, for tionary and Civil Jeremie De Dea, “larger than life” nutcracker. They were put on display outside their classroom. eagerly awaiting the celebration. Af- example, the back of a door. It is far War soldiers, Anne De Santis, Shown with their creations, from left to right, are Joseph Bencivenga, Brendan ter many hours of anticipation, the more difficult to forget something slaves, teachers Joseph Alameno, Cox and Ryan Metzger. moment finally arrives. They count written on a piece of paper than to and Holocaust Michael Ionta, down the seconds with joyful smiles. misplace a mental note. survivors. Ac- Kaity Hughes, Three, two, one! Everyone cheers Also, this can help people identify cording to a pro- WELCOME TO PARADISE...Joseph Veronica Nion, and grins. problems with their behaviors. If they gram that the stu- Paradise’s fourth grade class presented Emily Stuart, What time is this? New Year’s Eve, just sit down and ask themselves what dents handed out their most recent book reports to their Jonathan of course. Most people at least stay they need to change, they will many at the beginning parents and fellow classmates in a talk Simmons, Justin up until midnight on New Year’s Eve times see what is wrong. It is often of the presenta- show format called “Chatting with His- Slavin, Manjari to watch the ball drop in Times Square said that the first step is to identify the tion, each student tory.” Venkatesh, Julia on their televisions. Many people have problem. After the problem is recog- created a script Penczak, Brianna parties to celebrate the coming of the nized, making an effort to solve it will for an interview that his or her character DiDario, Chrissy Ferraro, Yusef New Year. But no matter in what way naturally follow. would have with Mr. Paradise on a talk Dwider, Andrew Dumont and Chris they celebrate, almost everyone cel- This New Year’s Day, instead of show called “Chatting with History.” Hogge. ebrates the coming of the New Year in simply sleeping in, we can try to Each student dressed in an outfit that “I thought this project would give some form or another. think about making our lives that their historical character would have them exposure to this genre. I also Some might say that the New Year much better. If more people wrote worn. In addition, Mr. Paradise set up knew it would be fun to allow the kids signifies nothing; that it only means down their new year’s resolutions, two chairs and a coffee table with a to ‘become’ the characters by creat- another year has passed, one year out more people would keep them. This festive poinsettia plant on it at one side ing the costumes and writing their of countless others since the begin- could not be a bad thing and would of the classroom. The setup was right in own interview questions about the ning of time. But to many, including only improve the world, one resolu- front of a large “Chatting with History” historical significance of their time me, the coming of the New Year is tion at a time. poster, so that students felt like they period and differences between their like having a fresh start. It is as if you Elena, a sophomore, attends the were on an actual television show. character’s time and the present time,” are given a clean slate; everything Union County Magnet High School. The audience of parents and stu- Mr. Paradise said. that happened the last year can be dents sat in desk chairs lined up in “I was really proud of the kids’ efforts. HI-BEAR-NATE..Students in Joellen Surace’s kindergarten classes at Franklin easily forgotten. It is also a perfect Business Competition front of the filming area. “We Didn’t I think having a real audience made the Elementary School in Westfield celebrated the first day of winter by placing their own teddy bears in a cardboard cave as part of a thematic unit on hibernation. The time to make positive changes in your Start the Fire” by Billy Joel played experience more memorable for the kids. life. Winners Announced during the commercial breaks to keep I know it’s had an impact because some kindergarteners plan to reopen their cave during the first week of spring and welcome their bears back with a celebration. Pictured, from left to right, are Many people make New Year’s WESTFIELD – The winners of the the audience entertained. of my students are now requesting to Trevor Clemson, Jessica Perkins, Timothy Storms and Charlotte Jardim. resolutions. Some write them down first-ever Westfield High School Busi- The students were interviewed over read non-fiction and historical fiction ness Idea Competition were an- a span of four days. When they weren’t titles,” added Mr. Paradise. nounced on Thursday, December 15. Ariel Gale received first place with The Choral Art Society of New Jersey her business idea “The Brain Cancer Answer Auction 06” and Andrew Sweat and Get Wet Skibitsky earned second place with James S.Little –Director his “Run Promotions.” Ariel won $100 and a custom-made website and An- at the JCC with a FREE January pass and drew won a website. Johann Sebastian Bach The WHS Entrepreneurial Indepen- dent Study, run by student Alex Hodara a FREE 10-class pass! and teacher Michael Seiler, hosted the contest. Alex sponsored the contest through his own business named Magnificat “BizLaunch.” At the end of the contest, The JCC invites the community to celebrate our he surprised all applicants who did not win first or second prize with a one-page 20th Anniversary and the new year with the whole family! website to get their business started. He will pass the torch to sophomore Eric Zagorski, who will run the contest next i FREE unlimited visits to use the gym, pool, fitness room, sauna, year. Check out whsbizcomp.com for Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach whirlpool and locker rooms more information about this contest. St. John’s to Hold i FREE 10-class pass for select fitness and athletic classes Watch Night Service Magnificat i FREE Aquatics Open House Sunday January 22nd (register by 1/13/06) SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s Baptist Church has invited members For details, contact Marla at 908-889-8800 x236 or [email protected] of the community to join the congre- gation for its Year End Watch Night Service at the church. Soprano-Ellen Goff Entriken Alto-Luthien Brackett Winter/Spring Program Guide available upon request or online! The service will begin at 10 p.m. on Registration begins 1/9/06 for Members, 1/12/06 for the Community. Saturday, December 31. St. John’s Tenor-Matthew Hughes Bass-Dale Livingston Baptist Church is located at 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. For JCC of Central N J • Wilf Jewish Community Campus • 1391 Martine Ave. • Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 • 908-889-8800 • www.jccnj.org more information, please call the CAS Chorus & Orchestra church at (908) 232-6972.

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Funding has been made possible in part through a grant by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Residency of Robert Aldridge is made possible through Music Alive, a residency program of the American Symphony Orchestra League and Meet The Composer. This national program is designed to provide orchestras with resources and tools to support their presentation of new music to the public and build support for new music within their institutions. Funding for Music Alive is provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and The Aaron Copland Fund for Music. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 29, 2005 Page 15 Westfield High School Announces First Marking Period Honor Roll WESTFIELD –Westfield High Stephanie G. Korunow Michael Wikander Brian Checchio Olivia Pomann School Principal Robert Petix announced Robert LaForge John Wilt Chloe E. Cherin Michael Porch 9th Grade Honor Roll Alison Lambert Domenick Wissel Theodore Chou Catherine E. Porta the first marking period honor roll for the Toni L. Ma Tianyou Xu Matthew Ciarrocca Daniel Pritsker 2005-2006 school year. Westfield High Elizabeth N. Albright Michael Lessner Benjamin E. Maimon Suzanne Yavuz Anthony Cocuzza Jarret Przybylski School recognizes student achievement Michelle Ball Dan Liu Daniel E. Markowski Katharine Young Samuel J. Crawford Adric Quackenbush every marking period at two levels: Honor Claire Basil Daniel G. Ludlum Catherine Marvin Eric C. Zagorski Tracy Dalton Shanna Quackenbush Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll. Max Blum Erin Lukowiak Gillian McGovern Xinyi Zhang Connor Davis Evan T. Ralph Mallory Boesch Matthew Marcus Nicole DiBenedetto Ellen Ramage For the classes of 2006 and 2007, a Peter Boyes Cyndil Matthew Daniel DiFabio Stephanie Raphael student must attain all A’s in aca- Nicholas K. Breza Matthew Moraga 10th Grade Honor Roll Amanda Diaz Daniella Regencia demic subjects and no grade below a Jillian Brinberg Anna C. Morton Nicholas DiGiorgio Matthew T. Renart Amy E. Brown Alyson Moskowitz Kristen Dilzell Jessica Riegel B in any non-academic subject for Samantha Avis Maria Kheyman Ashley Dunnan Drew Ritter Jackson Browning Thomas J. Mruz Erin M. Bange Jaclyn Kirna inclusion on the Distinguished Honor Ariel Burns Gregory L. Mucci Aaron Eisenberg Lindsey Romano Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times Andres H. Betancourt Ross Kleiman Christopher Engel Nathaniel Roquet WINTER CONCERT…Instrumental Music teacher Raymond Wojcik conducts Roll, or a grade of A or B on all Jack Camillo Julia Murphy Matthew S. Blutfield Kristen Koepfler subjects, academic or non-academic, Shelby Carlin Kevin Murphy Elizabeth Falzon Adam L. Rubin the Westfield High School Symphony Orchestra at last Thursday’s concert in the Kristen L. Boersig Max H. Lazar Leah Fertig-Cohen Amanda Sabino high school auditorium. for inclusion on the Honor Roll. Matthew Catenacci Marisa Palestino Laryssa Borkowsky Katherine Lee Panos Chantzis Matthew Pogue Lauren Finestein Ryan Salmon Beginning with the class of 2008, de- Kelsi Browning Paula Leonard Jonathan D. Finkel Arrend Santiago Jon Chironna Eric H. Rachman Nina Brownstone Jeffrey Manders termination of inclusion on the Honor Anthony De Paolo Philip Ramos Nicole B. Finkel Lindsey Ann Sauerwein Emma Byer Pamela Marks Kaitlin Fleck Melanie Schor McGinnis-DiChiara Named Roll will be based on the following crite- Matthew Di Fabio Samantha oscigno Jennifer A. Calello Katherine Meylor Marie Di Iorio Jenna N. Roth Alena Fleming Ian Schwartz ria: For the Distinguished Honor Roll, the Alex Chaves Christopher Miller Andrew K. Ford William Schwartz Nicholas Dougert Kyle R. Sexton Elise Colasanti Ariel E. Mone GPA must be between 3.75 and 4.0 with Joshua Einbinder Elizabeth B. Smith Claire S. Fox Jonathan M. Sheflin Stephanie Cortinhal Ellen O’Brien Joshua Friedman Julie Anne Shelman St. Patrick’s Grand Marshal no grade lower than a B. For the Honor Mark Fischetti Lauren Sullivan Leigh Couture Kate E. O’Connor Roll, the GPA must be between 3.5 and Alexandra Goldin Katherine Taylor Jason Frost John-William Sidhom COUNTY – The 2006 Union Between the four trips she has made Ian Devaney Michael O’Connor Kelly Furlong Allison Simon 3.74 with no grade lower than a B. Christopher Graf Jay Tieman Melvin Diep Gabrielle O’Leary County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to Ireland, Ms. McGinnis-DiChiara Robert Granstrand Ross Tucker Angelina Garneva Joseph Simone Jared M. Dornfeld Matthew Panton Sarah M. Garry Kevin Sipe Committee has announced that enjoys keeping up with Irish news Ethan W. Hendrix Douglas Velasco Connor Doyle Aditi Parekh Hyung Yoon Jang Nicholas Vicinio Emily Gee Hope Skibitsky Kathleen McGinnis-DiChiara of and events on both sides of the Atlan- 9th Grade Distinguished Rose Driscoll Arley Rojas Kelly Gelber Jenna Skoller Jennifer Jean-Louis Charisse Villa Evan Einstein Paige Roudebush Summit has been named Grand Mar- tic. She hopes to travel to Eire again Sneha Seel Kakileti Julia Watkins Lindsay Goldberg Leanne Skorge Elizabeth A. Engel Zachary Rubin Jana Goldfarb Bryan J. Smith shal of the 10th annual Union County soon where every trip includes visit- Kathryn R. Abruzzo Catherine Maguire Matthew Karnofsky Andrew Weiss Josefine Eriksson Kirk Sabnani Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. ing cousins in Shannongolden, Co. Stephanie M. AlbrightTaylor L. Manetti James Kazazis Sean Wicks Andrew Goldman Darrell Ann Smith Caroline Fallon Daniel Selert Marissa Goldner Jacqueline Snyder Ms. McGinnis-DiChiara is known Limerick. Elizabeth Antonelli Ezra Margolin Ross Kettleson Corey Wisler Matthew A. Feniger Danielle Sgalardi David C. Babetski Joseph Martoglio Ethan S. Krell Joseph Yoo Ilene R. Goodman Jesse Solomon throughout the state and beyond for The 2006 Union County St. Patrick’s Michael Fitzpatrick Jordan Sharif Alyson Guerriero Alexandra Somnolet Paul Bai Nicholas Mavrogiannis Arielle Ziering Andrew Foltz-MorrisonAllison E. Sharkey her 30 years of work helping the needy Day Parade will be a family day for Kimberly Berke Joseph T. McGrath Emma Hand Brent Souders Ashley Freudenheim Danielle Shoback Zachary Harris Jamie Steiner as president and chief executive of- Ms. McGinnis-DiChiara as well as a Hanna Berman Elizabeth McCarthy Olympia Gaglioti Deborah Siegel Jonathan P. Berman John McGrory 10th Grade Distinguished Ying He Caroline E. Steller ficer of the Community FoodBank of celebration of her Irish heritage. Ariel N. Gale Rachel Ann St. Lifer Stephen Heine Jack Sternal Sara Birkenthal Kathryn Millen Anthony Galindo Casey B. Steinberg New Jersey, located in Hillside. “We enthusiastically look forward Tessa Bohman Natalie Morrison Jonathan Helfand Jacob Stevens-Haas Timothy Adamcik Rebecca McNulty Rachel E. Ganz Alannah Suchomel Michael C. Henry Laura Straus “Kathleen displays all the qualities to parade day when Kathleen will Vlad Bouchouev Daniel F. Morse William D. Geltzeiler Sean H. Sullivan of a selfless and dedicated Irish Catho- lead us in our yearly tribute to St. Sally F. Bregman Brian Muller Jessica Anderson Julia Medzhitova Leanne Hewit Satya Tagat Alexandra H. Annis Pratik Mehta Katie Goellner Lauren Vidal Timothy Hou Katherine L. Taylor lic who absolutely conveys the true Patrick,” said Mr. Tierney. Chelsea Bryk Shannon Murray Claire Harris Paul Waksman Julia L. Burns Taylor Murtishaw Marlee Austin Michael Melillo Maureen Hughes James N. Thayer significance of our culture, heritage Ms. McGinnis-DiChiara will be Jeremy Bender Holly Messina Agustina Healy Emily Walus Christine Isabella John J. Trimble Martha Cain Elaheh Nozari Salonia Henry Lauren Weiner and honor to the patron saint of Ire- installed as the Grand Marshal of the Charles Cary Mairead K. O’Boyle Claire F. Bennett Montana Metzger Madeline Joyce Andrea S. Turitz Danielle Bercovicz Kimberly Morawski Rachel Iannazzone Cathryn Winchester Su Jun William Uhr land,” said Peter Tierney, the 2006 parade during an Investiture Mass at Alexa Cassaro Robert O’Rourke Samuel A. Johnson Trevor Yee Jane E. Cederroth K. Nicole Papadopoulos Lauren Brachman Marissa Mumford Christopher Kalis Alex Vanarelli parade general chairman. St. Teresa of Avila Church, located at Jennifer Brotman Haley A. Mustard Michael Kane Michelle Zaffuto Edward L. Kane Nicole Vendetti Amanda Chang Kiran Patankar Allison M. Kehler Lisa S. Zavetz Ms. McGinnis-DiChiara, a Sum- 306 Morris Avenue in Summit on Vasilis Chantzis Evan Paulan Caitlin C. Burke Gregory Nelson Anya Kaplan Michael T. Venezia mit resident for more than 30 years, Saturday, January 21, at 3 p.m. The Alexander Chartrain Katherine Payne Andrew Calvaruso Ravi Netravali Daniel J. Kehler Michael P. Verrier James Chu William Perry Jessica A. Campo Michael P. Nika 11th Grade Distinguished Valerie Keil Ted Vincett traces her Irish roots back through formal installation will be conducted Samantha D. Chu Christina Obiajulu three grandparents to Counties Cork, by 2005 Parade Grand Marshal Peg Meredith L. Clark Ross Pohling Erika Kettleson Jason Waks Devin Cline Alexander R. Powell Catherine Cognetti Mia B. Pafumi Emily Kieczykowski Jonathan Weintraub Limerick and Waterford. Cullen, formerly of Mountainside. Christina M. Cognetti Corrine Parkinson Kaitlyn Anness Rachel Newberg Elizabeth J. Kline Leigh E. Weissman Philip Cohn Edward Purcell Tiffany Cayado Tara Picaro “My parents would be thrilled,” The Grand Marshal’s reception will Alexis Constantine Thomas Purcell Jordana Confino Alexandra Pecora Bryan Knapp Francesca Welham Marlena Cortese Marissa R. Perch Kathryn N. Cronen Marlena Sheridan said Ms. McGinnis-DiChiara after be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Christopher Delafuente Philip Queller Anna Koehler Heather Welham Kyle E. Cortley Maya Pincus Sheri Friedman Katherine Steenberg Adam D. Koll Robert Whitehead learning she was named Grand Mar- Hall, 300 Central Avenue, in Anthony Di Iorio Samuel Rackear Jin Hee Jang Samantha Vitale Daniel R. Dickstein Ryan Ragoza Lauren N. Couture Stephanie Pinheiro Julia Korn Gregory Whitman shal, noting she grew up in a home Mountainside, after the Investiture Jennifer Dilzell Anne Re Emily K. Cozzi Evan T. Porch Daniel J. Johnson Sarah Weber Jennifer Laspata Maxwell Wieder very aware of her Irish heritage. “My Mass, from 5 to 9 p.m. For more infor- Joshua David Alice Pyo Kate Kovalenko Alexander Wronski Amanda Lavecchia Molly G. Williams Dennis Elwell Robert Realmuto Neha Limaye Benjamin Zakarin Lauren Farrell Casey Reimlinger Alison Donohue Daniel Ramalho Joseph Linares Ayn Carlee Wisler mother taught us to bless ourselves in mation or tickets for the reception, which Kerriann Dooley Carolyn Raphael Thomas Malaspina Chloe Zeitounian Irish Gaelic.” are $30 per person, please contact Den- Christine Feldbauer Christopher Rhodes Mary Kate Luker Charles Woehr Margaret Flannery Christiana Ricciuti Benjamin J. Dornfeld Josephine Reinhardt Alyssa Lund Cassandra Wright A hands-on manager at the nis Cogan at (732) 382-7515 or David Katherine Douglas Crista M. Ricci Michael P. Foley Samantha Ritter 11th Grade Honor Roll Claire MacDonald Ryan Yarusi FoodBank, she can be seen on the Thornton at (201) 638-0324. Zachary Friss Nicole Rosenberg William S. Eisenberg Jorie Richlin-Zack Lane Maloney Caroline Yost loading dock with her sleeves rolled The 10th Annual Union County St. Dan Fussman Abigail M. Ryan Michele Eniclerico Katherine Roberts Aron L. Zavaro Amanda Garfinkel Matthew Scharpf Brian Fabiano Stephanie A. Rowe up one minute and meeting with busi- Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 1 John F. Falzon Sari Schwartz Randi Ackerman Michael Marks Sophia Geskin Joshua S. Schwartz Amy Altszuler Christopher Mattes 12th Grade Distinguished ness executives and bankers the next p.m. on Saturday, March 11, on Mor- Nina Godbee Jeannette Sharpless Renee Ferio Erin C. Scialabba Matthew G. Amato Kevin Maus in order to continue a constant flow of ris Avenue in Union. Briana Goncalves Christopher Sheehan Cornelius Fitzpatrick James L. Seip Erica Ammermuller Natalia Mavrogiannis Kelsey Greenfield Kimberly Shoback Vincent Fitzpatrick Roshni Shah food to the needy. Lauren Frankfort Kevin Shallcross Philip L. Anton Patrick McCabe The recipient of a multitude of Aileen Grogan Melissa Shulman Peter Antonelli Erin McCarthy Dana Barrasso Matthew Leong Tyler Patla Inducted Bridget Grogan Eriene-Heidi Sidhom Christopher Franks Elizabeth Shannon Miriam Becker-Cohen Rachel Leopold Evan Friedman Megan R. Sherman Seth Applebaum Lauren McCurdy awards and honors, McGinnis- Eric L. Hagstrom Amanda Simmons Anthony Arnold Amanda McQuade George Braun Feng Liang DiChiara has been recognized by three Into Phi Beta Kappa Tara Handza Marisa Stotter Alexander J. FruchtmanAnna Smith Jillian Aronson Rebecca McQuade Brian Burdulia Kari Lobrutto Jessica Harris Marguerite Sulmont Matthew Gelmetti Melissa Souto Christopher Byrne Lauren Mitchell U.S. presidents, three governors and WESTFIELD – On December 6, Paige Geraghty Vincent Spinelli Adam Ashby Harrison Mercado Pope John Paul II for her efforts in Tyler Patla was inducted into the Duke Nina Helfman Ravi Tamboli John Attanasio Philip J. Micele Rachel A. Charatan Jessica Moskowitz James Hughes Dean Thompson Matthew Gralla Patrick Stanley Victoria Attanasio Georgia Mierswa Lisa Chen Carly D. Oliff collecting and disturbing food to those University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Michael Irving Michael Tormey Aidan B. Granstrand Jacqueline Sull Alissa Eisenberg Jason Rea Rachel Gray Kelli Sullivan Stephanie Baeder Russell J. Miller in need. Also, she counts New Jersey the academic honor society for “in- Matthew F. Isabella Kimberly Townsend Luke M. Baran Katherine Morgan Lindsay Elbaum Richard Scialabba rocker Bruce Springsteen as a friend tegrity, tolerance, and excellence in Allison Jakobovic Patrick Tresnan Britta L. Greene Liane Sullivan Brian Bayne Suzanne Morgan Sarah Godfrey Benjamin Shiffman Gabrielle Jakub Alexandra Tunis Alexander Greenspan Danielle E. Tepper Lauren Heffernan Emily F. Singer and supporter for 20 years. advanced level courses in math, for- Peter Griesmer Lindsay Tishberg Amy Behr Christine Mruz Kathryn Kiefer Stephanie Wang Daniel Bellovin Caitlin Murphy Erik Jacobsen Lauren Sinnenberg The Union County Emerald Soci- eign language and a cross-section of Julia S. Knaus Jennifer Weidman Diane Hagmann Christine Tolias Joshua Bornstein Stephanie Musat Alexander Kao Michael Yee ety nominated Ms. McGinnis- liberal arts and sciences.” Rachel Kreutzer Amy Weiss Elizabeth Harbaugh Julia K. Valentin Eric J. Brandman Natalie Narotzky Yue Zhu Jessica Harmer Joseph Vall-Llobera DiChiara for Grand Marshal and she A junior majoring in Physics and Jacob Lang George Wharam Emily S. Bregman Jesse T. Natale Christopher Latimer Jamie Wisniewski Brandon Heroux Brittany Van Sickle Lindsay Brown Julienne Niemiera was elected unanimously by repre- Economics at Duke University in Jonathan Holt Melissa K. Virzi 12th Grade Honor Roll Jenna Leopold Alan D. Workman Kimberly O’Donnell-Pickert Lauren C. Huff Lindsay Walsh Beth Budnick sentatives of the 17-parade commit- Durham, N.C., Tyler just returned from Alice Li Kyle H. Wright Philip Buonocore Roberto Olivares tee member organizations and parade a semester at the University of New Jason Lipschutz Kevin Yang Alexandria Hurtt Cindy Wang Jessica Cain Kevin O’Rourke David Ackerman Bryan Levine Elizabeth E. Lisooey Julianne C. Yee Neil Huskey Arielle Wegbreit Casey Ackermann Matthew Liebowitz officers. South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He Melanie L. Jackson Daniela Weiner Scott Cantor Caitlyn Oster “I think this is fantastic,” Ms. was a 2003 graduate of Westfield High Justin Lo Patrick H. Younger Patrina Caruana Ojus Patil Kristin Aguero Rachael Louie Maria Lomaka Danielle Zamarelli Christine J. Kandigian Hannah Weisman Matthew Carville Sarah Pecker Yasemin G. Alev Caroline Luppescu McGinnis-DiChiara said. “I am hon- School and is the son of Cathy and Amber MarieLutey Tara Zierler Angela Kerins Kristian Wendel Katharine Anderson Tyler Macubbin Ji Seul Kim Hannah Wharam Rachael S. Cauley Jason Perez ored and humbled.” Raymond Patla of Westfield. Steven Zilberberg Julia Cederroth Courtney A. Phillips Kevin Anderson Caitlin P. Mahoney Charles Barber Jonathan Maimon Rachel Barrett Samantha Manetti Lauren Bentivegna Stephen Markowski Jennie Berman Jonathan Massa Maurice Blackmon Pamela Mattielli Kevin Block Kaitlin McGovern John A. 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Happy New Year’s

Westfield’s Jack Chaves Destined Get Outta’ For Professional Dance Career The House By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN By CAROL F. DAVIS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD — Jack Chaves of This New Year’s Eve, the Westfield Westfield has been relishing a special Symphony Orchestra will present role in the New York City Ballet’s The Guys and Dolls of Broadway, a (NYCB) production of George musical revue of classics from Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Lin- American theater. The performers coln Center. will be stars from the Broadway stage Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times and will include Rita Harvey, who is NEW GROUP…The Westfield High School “Jazz Band II” performed for the The seventh grader at Edison Inter- first time at last Thursday’s concert in the high school auditorium. The ensemble, mediate School in Westfield and a currently starring in “Fiddler On The directed by Steven Stouffer and funded by an anonymous donor, was created this student at the School of American Roof” in New York City. The event year to provide the opportunity for more students to play in a jazz band. Ballet (SAB) in New York City, has will take place in the auditorium of been participating in 23 performances Westfield High School and is fam- of the holiday classic which began on ily-friendly. Tickets are $25 and $50 November 25 and runs through De- and may be purchased by calling With Marylou Morano cember 30. (908) 232-9400 or by contacting Book Nook Being a young male ballet dancer [email protected]. is truly a unique angle to Jack’s story, * * * * * * * No Matter Your Holiday, related his mother, Martha, during a Ring in 2006 at one of these fam- telephone interview. ily-oriented, alcohol-free First Night There’s A Book For You “It’s been a long, long road,” said Celebrations… Jack’s mother, Martha Chaves. “This * * * * * * * By MARYLOU MORANO is his passion and this is what he Montclair, one of New Jersey’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wants.” original First Night sites, will feature WESTFIELD – Reading books about “I used to do gymnastics and then names like Richie Havens, Tom the holidays allows the holiday spirit to one summer I decided to start a dance Chapin, and The Amazing Kreskin. last long after the festivities are over. program with a friend for fun at the There will be free shuttle bus service Check out these holiday gems. Center For Dance Education (CDE) from the designated parking areas. Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas and in Clark,” explained Jack. At CDE, he Jack Chaves Tickets for adults are $15. For the Chinese New Year are all represented also took hip-hop, jazz, ballet, lyrical complete schedule or directions, call in an anthology of holiday writing and modern dance classes. His exper- Kids, which was produced and re- truly began when he took a master’s (973) 509-4958 or visit: http:// titled “Winter Lights: A Season in tise was so impressive that he was leased for sale. The interactive video ballet class. Next, he auditioned and www.firstnightmontclair.com. Poems and Quilts” by Anna paid by the center to assist teaching demonstrated the benefits of creative began dancing for the New Jersey * * * * * * * Grossnickle Hines. In place of pic- hip-hop to younger male dancers. movement. He also portrayed Romeo Dance Theater Ensemble. He danced No matter when you are there, Red tures, quilts are used to illustrate these Jack, who has also performed dur- in a duet with Juliet in the classic in spring workshops and the Bank is just one of those places to be. holidays and others. The book, which ing the half-time show for the Orange Romeo and Juliet at the Kaufman ensemble’s production of The Nut- Their First Night will run from 6 p.m. is targeted to the nine-12 year old Bowl in Florida, has contributed his Center’s Merkin Concert Hall in New cracker, portraying Fritz, Chinese and until 12:30 a.m., and tickets are $10. reader and is published by dance skills to the production of a York City. Soldier. Entertainment includes folk dancers, Greenwillow, was just released this children’s dance tape for Kineesy However, Jack’s passion for ballet Jack decided to take his dance ca- storytellers, blues, opera, face paint- October. ™ reer to the Big Apple, where he danced ing, poetry and a lot more. The com- Also released in time for this year’s POPCORN with the Harkness Youth Ballet. He plete schedule is online at: http:// holiday season is an interesting take holiday. Rebecca Tova Ben Zvi’ “Four performed in their spring show. Last www.redbankfirstnight.com/ on the song, “The Twelve Days of Sides, Eight Nights: A New Spin on King Kong: The Wonder year, he also danced with the New redbankfirstnight/2006/. Email them Christmas,” titled “Three French Hanukkah” details the role of dreidels Jersey Ballet as Fritz in the Paper at: [email protected], or Hens.” Colette, Poulette and Fifi are in the holiday. Geared to readers who Doesn’t Cease Mill Playhouse’s Nutcracker produc- call (732) 933-9473 x20. sent from Paris to New York, but do are nine-12 years old, the book is tion. * * * * * * * they make it safely? And what do the laden with information about Hanuk- Maplewood/South Orange divides One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent “As that year ended, a polished, Eight Nights of Hanukkah have to do kah, from its history to present day older retired male dancer approached their program into a section for the with three French Hens? You’ll have celebrations. Roaring Book Press pub- By Michael S. Goldberger the Empire State Building, this might me and told me he (Jack) needed to kids earlier in the evening, and an to pick up the book to find out! “Three lished it. 3 popcorns present a challenge for some. start studying at the top,” said Martha, adult, family-friendly celebration French Hens” is written by New Jer- There’s something for readers of This one’s more like a real monkey, just Which brings us to a critical conun- “and that’s when he auditioned for later on. Check out the interactive sey writer Margie Palatini and pub- every age in “Hanukkah in case you were wondering. A very big drum. It’s a whole hour before we see The School of American Ballet.” murder mystery at the library. Ad- lished by Hyperion. Shumanunkkah! a book written by real monkey. The latest techno wizardry, the big guy. And while what precedes Jack was accepted into SAB’s Boys mission buttons are $10. For infor- The story of the first Christmas is Esme Raji Codell, and published in combined with director Peter Jackson’s that is chock full of interesting fili- 3 class (which met four times a week) mation on this event, visit: http:// retold for children ages four to eight 2005 by Hyperion. pick-and-choose reinterpretation of gree, bits of sociology and a little on a full scholarship. His second year www.firstnightmapso.org or call in “Angel Came to Nazareth: A Story If it’s Kwanza you want to read Merian C. Cooper’s 1933 classic, make history, all in a get ready for what’s to at SAB, he was promoted to Boys 4, (973) 76-FIRST. of the first Christmas” by Anthony about, there are several classics that this King Kong a tad more, well, human. come sort of way, one wonders. attending class five days per week. So, * * * * * * * Knott. (Chronicle, 2005). The rhym- are still in print. “The Gifts of Granted, we ultimately felt sorry Granted, without a suitable test audi- when classes at Edison Intermediate Morris County’s festivities will take ing verse and beautiful pictures re- Kwanza” by Synthia St. James (Albert for the old fellow in the original, even ence available, it’s academic. Kong is School end every day, Jack hops the place in Morristown, and this year, ally make the Christmas story come Whitman & Co., 1997) and “My First if he did decimate a good portion of in our culture. Perhaps you can’t sepa- train from Westfield to New York City. single buttons are $15, and a family alive for this age group. Kwanza Book” by Debra Chocolate the Venture’s crew and then contin- rate it. But if you had never heard of With the NYCB, Jack has been paid to four-pack is $50. Your button will get Can getting a hat for Christmas (Scholastic, 1999) are great for young ued his destructive ways once wash- the brute before, would all this exposi- perform at the state theatre in Lincoln you into events including magicians, really make a difference? It can if you people who wish to learn more about ing ashore in New York. After all, he tion before the expedition prove a bore? Center. He danced in the NYCB’s spring art exhibits, dance, the amazing Colo- are a baby owl lost in the woods. the holiday. was duped. That duly noted, it behooves to ballet, Harlequinade, and in the same nial Symphony, and fireworks. For Children ages four to eight will enjoy As you deck the halls, light the King Kong fanatics have by now mention that in some areas this King ballet in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. that information, call (973) 455-0708, the picture book, “The Christmas Hat” candles and trim the tree, remember filled innumerable blogs and threads Kong makes a very big footprint of its summer. He also auditioned and studied email: www.FirstNightMorris.com, or by A. J. Wood, and published by that you can learn more about the on the differences and similarities own. While writer-director Mr. with the New York State Summer School log onto: http://firstnightmorris.com/ Dutton Juvenile in 2005. holiday you celebrate by reading between the original and the recon- Jackson’s obviously passionate in- of the Arts in Saratoga Springs last sum- 2006/. A few Hanukkah books were re- about it. Happy Holidays!! struction. In these matters, minutiae terpretation is to be commended for mer for their intensive program. * * * * * * * leased in 2005, just in time for the reigns supreme. It’s a tough job, but its restraint and good judgment, where In February, Jack will begin study- Other participating towns include: C.A.S.T. To Hold someone’s got to do it. this version really excels is, alas, in ing at the Professional Children’s Manasquan, Mount Holly, Suffice it to note that Mr. Jackson’s the special effects. School (PCS) in New York City. The Haddonfield, Ridgewood, and Variety Show take follows the spirit, if not the letter, Decidedly, the new Kong doesn’t college-preparatory, private, all-aca- Teaneck. Check out local accommo- Community Actors Student The- of Merian Cooper’s groundbreaking have to equal the old Kong’s demic institution specializes in drama, dations and plan to spend the night ater (C.A.S.T.) will hold a variety adventure yarn. However, while a groundbreaking stature to earn our ac- acting, and other subjects, accommo- out of town. Ocean City is hosting a show “C.A.S.T. from the Past” fea- right handsome homage to the iconic colades. And anyway, to say so might dating youngsters who are studying B&B tour the next day, complete with turing songs from Broadway. ape tale, sprinkled with no more camp border on sacrilege. Nonetheless, in and working professionally. Famous jitney service. Happy New Year! The performance, which will be references than necessary to that aim, some measure, it does achieve a no- graduates include musicians Buddy held on January 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the movie simultaneously establishes table distinction, not only in the display Rich, Yo-Yo Ma, and actress Sarah LOC Seeks Male David Brearley High School in its own feel and identity. of the latest phantasmagoria, but more- Jessica Parker. Kenilworth, will feature appearances It’s all good. This is Saturday after- over in its pragmatic use of the f/x What do Jack’s friends think about Singers For La Boheme from both past and present C.A.S.T. noon matinee, hold-onto your-pith- drawer. The fantastic recreation of New his desire to dance professionally? WESTFIELD – The Little Opera members. helmets excitement at its best. The York City, circa 1933, is a joy to behold. “They don’t talk a lot about it,” he Company of New Jersey, a division Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the action scenes are rip roaring, the all- A scene you won’t quickly forget, said. “They respect that it is what I of the New Jersey Workshop for the door. For ticket information, contact encompassing romance and pageantry illustrative of this superior application, love to do.” Arts, is seeking tenors, baritones and Karyn Mack 908-883-1359. To learn rootin’ tootin’. has Denham and company hightailing it “In a nutshell, it’s a great way to let basses for the chorus and minor roles more about C.A.S.T. visit castinfo.org. Naomi Watts is a vision as the through a jungle alleyway, a stampede of stress out, to express yourself, and to in its production of La Boheme, intrepid beauty for whom the beast brontosauruses and the like hot on their be in good shape,” added Jack. Puccini’s story of Bohemian artists falls. In a suitable script switch, Adrien heels. The combination of computer On the day of his interview with and writers, set in Paris in the 1830s. Brody is credible as the other man in magic, animation and truly brilliant cho- The Leader/Times, Jack received a Auditions will be held at the New the rather odd love triangle. But here, reography is a scintillating reminder of long-awaited call revealing his ac- Jersey Workshop for the Arts, 150- instead of being chief deckhand, Jack what the movies is capable of from time ceptance to the School of American 152 East Broad Street in Westfield. Driscoll is a famed writer and thus the to time and why, like King Kong, we just Ballet, the official training academy Those auditioning should have some story’s moral conscience. keep coming back for more. of the New York City Ballet. He was choral or solo vocal performance ex- So there’s no shortage of conflict very excited and related that he would perience. here, and hence not many ebbs in the * * * * * * * eventually like to have a professional The professional opera company constant flow of derring-do. And, like King Kong, rated PG-13, is a Uni- dancing career in the NYCB or the will be performing La Boheme on the beast himself, the film moves versal Pictures release directed by American Ballet Theater. Saturday evening, March 4 and Sun- quickly. Still, with three hours and Peter Jackson and stars Naomi Watts, Amy Bordy, director of public re- day afternoon, March 5, at the Roy seven minutes before the title charac- Jack Black and Adrien Brody. Run- lations at SAB added that she hopes Smith Theater at Union County Col- ter makes his fated climb to the top of ning time: 187 minutes. young people in Westfield will con- lege in Cranford. Rehearsals begin in sider following in Jack’s footsteps. January on Friday evenings and in- clude two weekends of staging re- JUXTAPOSE hearsals at the end of February. Those who are interested in audi- GALLERY tioning should call Valerie Pineda, co-founder of The Little Opera Com- pany, at (908) 789-9696 to arrange for an audition time. Additional information on the Little Opera Company is available on the web at www.njworkshopforthearts.com. JCC Features Book Signing, Discussion SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- Creative Custom day, January 11, at 7:30 p.m., the JCC REGISTER NOW FOR of Central New Jersey and the Framing Women’s Campaign of the Jewish WINTER 2006 Design Consultation & Federation of Central New Jersey will Creative Matting feature an evening with author Ilene Beckerman. SESSION! Needlepoint Ms. Beckerman will discuss her Call Now--Classes Fill Quickly! newest book, “Makeovers at the Box Framing Beauty Counter of Happiness,” a ru- Infants Toddlers Preschoolers mination on life, looks and what re- hadow oxes for Parents & Caregivers S B ally matters. Copies of the book will Memorabilia be available for purchase and sign- •Songs & Dances •Rhythm Instruments ing. •Rhymes & Chants •Songbook (2 CDs) Mirrors This program is the first of in a WESTFIELD, SCOTCH PLAINS, Serving The Community For 30 Years series of “Three Authors in Three $10 OFF Months” evenings that the JCC and SPRINGFIELD, SOMERSET JUXTAPOSE GALLERY Jewish Federation are running this REGISTRATION 58 Elm Street• Westfield winter and spring. For more informa- 908-490-1330 tion, contact Felicia Korman, direc- For New Customers Judy Wilson, Director 908-232-3278 #011 EXPIRES 1/16/06 www.juxtaposegallery.com tor of the women’s campaign at www.playawaystudio.com JFCNJ, at (908) 889-5335, x 301.