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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 5, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS WF Parents Bring Class Size Concerns to BOE Meeting By CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN five sections at Franklin School and In reviewing the 2002-2003 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to approve the new policy of lower progress, Ms. Kylie noted, “Thirty- A crowd of concerned parents numbers in elementary classes. Sev- four students in need of intervention packed the room as the Westfield eral Franklin and McKinley School were identified in third and sixth Board of Education met for their parents spoke to this end. grades using the Wechsler Intelligence bimonthly meeting. In response, Dr. Foley said that he Scale for Children. Identified students The parents, who have children in too believes that class size is a very were clustered in regular classrooms.” the school district, are worried about important issue. He noted, however, Furthermore, all participating the class sizes at the elementary level, that a class size of 24 or 23 in the fourth teachers this year have received train- specifically Franklin School. To suc- grade is not unusual or unreasonable. ing, and next year, there will be a pull cinctly represent over 30 parents, the “I allocated the 22 positions as out component. Ms. Kylie contin- board heard from two unofficial equitably as I could, staying with the ued, showing that in the future, the spokespeople. policy,” said Dr. Foley. program will “work on enrichment Summarizing the concerns of par- What is more, he shares “with opportunities for all students and ents at Franklin School, they sup- parents the goal of preparing our inclusion of more grades.” ported the reinstatement of the extra students to achieve excellence. I be- Regarding business matters, the teacher and section in the fourth grade. lieve we can do that with the class board approved for first reading the Though noting that Superintendent sizes I have recommended.” class rank policy, or the “reporting of Schools Dr. William Foley was And though the board did believe it student achievement to colleges.” well within the guidelines in making was a legitimate role for them to In this form, the document states this decision, the spokesmen ques- review future class size policy, Dr. that, “Specific class rank will not tioned if his decision was ultimately Foley informed them that, at this time, appear on any documents sent by “optimal, or simply sufficient.” it is not their decision to take a vote on Westfield High School to college Overall, the parents’ goals include this particular matter, as it falls within admission offices except as required revisiting the issue of maintaining budget and policy confines. by military academies and for schol- TIME OF THEIR LIVES…Before Friday night’s Westfield High School prom, some attendees gathered at the home of In other business, Supervisor of arship applications. Parents/legal Mr. and Mrs. Toriello. Pictured, left to right, are: Greg Mathews, Lauren Rites, Matt Toriello, Kate Albino, Dave the Gifted and Talented Education guardians may request their child’s Ucciferri, Emily Warren, Vincent Shen, Annie Tabachnick, Joe McCabe, Christine Leiz, Doug Chananie and Kelly Program, Lindsey Kylie, reported class rank.” Cocuzza. The prom was held at the Pine’s Manor in Edison. WF Meets about the pilot of the program in the The board will reconvene on Tues- Westfield public school district. day, June 24. With Deck Incumbents Munoz, Bramnick Developer Sweep Assembly GOP Primary By LAUREN S. PASS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By MICHAEL POLLACK and Governor Thomas Kean, ran unop- previously served on the Summit MARIA WOEHR The Westfield Town Council Specially Written for The Westfield Leader posed for the GOP Senate seat. City Council. “I am so excited. I have to compli- “Bramnick and I have an excellent held a short public meeting on As the results for the 21st Legisla- Tuesday night in order to hold ment Thomas Kean. He really did a partnership. We both bring our ex- tive District Assembly came pouring good job keeping the campaign up- pertise to the job and we’ll keep on their first meeting with newly in, it became more apparent the in- selected parking developer beat,” Assemblyman Bramnick said. strong through elections in Novem- cumbents would take the ballots for The other victor, Dr. Munoz is a ber,” Dr. Munoz said. Nassau HKT Associates. the Republican Party and that Ellen Bob Goldsmith, the town’s trauma surgeon at Newark’s Univer- One pressing issue Assemblymen Steinberg and Norman Albert would sity of Dentistry in New Jersey and attorney through the consulting emerge victorious for the Democrats. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 firm, The Atlantic Group, ex- In the Union County Freeholder plained that to minimize the Democrat Primary election, incum- impact the construction would bents Deborah Scanlon, Chester have on downtown businesses, Holmes and Alexander Mirabella Planning Board Delays construction should begin at the came out the winners. end of the holiday season. He Assemblyman Dr. Eric Munoz of said that the council needs to Summit took 35 percent of the vot- adopt the redevelopment plans ers’ ballots, while Jon Bramnick of Decision on Subdivision recently approved by the plan- Westfield drew in 32 percent. ning board and to bring in envi- “I am so proud. It was a very ronmental consultants. commanding victory. Actually it was Of Woodbrook Circle Bob Powell, a principal with Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader PRIMARY WINNER…Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, left, and his Campaign close to a blowout. We fought a hard Nassau introduced the rest of race and took the challenge seri- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Variances for the subdivision of the the team, which includes the Manager Michelle Albano, right, are already working on their strategies for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader November election. Assemblymen Bramnick and Eric Munoz won the 21st ously,” said Assemblyman Bramnick. second proposed property are the same design teams from Morris “We had a very positive race,” he A resolution honoring Vic and include a proposal of a front lot Ritchie and Associates and District Assembly Republican primary on Tuesday over Betty LaRosa, Helen Ryan and James Barry, Jr. added. “Everybody worked hard and Treznowski and the contributions that width of 52.42 feet, a lot frontage of Minno and Wasko Architects and the voters decided to keep us in office.” he made toward the Planning Board 37.82 feet and a front yard setback of Planners; the construction team Assemblymen Bramnick and and the Town of Westfield was pre- 94.53 feet. of the Troast Group; and Munoz defeated challengers Betty sented to his wife, Karen, and read to After hours of testimony given by Edwards and Kelcey, LLC. LaRosa, Helen Ryan, and James members of the audience at the June Engineer Edward Dec and Professional Mr. Powell said the council Barry, Jr. who together took in 34 2 Planning Board Meeting. Planner Michael Tobia, members of needs to agree on a develop- percent of the vote. According to Planning Board Chair- the Planning Board decided that they ment plan, which will legally “Their disadvantage was organi- man, Jay Boyle, Mr. Treznowski served needed further legal information be- govern what happens on the lots. zation. As incumbents we already the Planning Board from 1996 to 1998 fore they could make a decision about He stated that three studies; a had that under the belt,” commented and again from January 2001 until his the proposed subdivision. survey, environmental assess- Assemblyman Munoz. death on April 24 of this year. It was also Both witnesses gave testimony that ment and geological testing need Assemblyman Bramnick and noted that Mr. Treznowski, served on a second but less desirable proposi- to be done soon. Munoz hope now that elections are the Subdivision Site Plan Committee. tion for the property could be sought He also stated that the geo- over they can work with all three In other business, a decision re- by the owners and would not require technical testing would test core challengers for the district. garding an application to subdivide any variances. samples from the properties, “This is all about unification after property at 33 Woodbrook Circle has This proposal, according to Mr. which will tell the development a family fight. After all we’re work- been postponed until the next Plan- Dec and Mr. Tobia, would include team the bearing capacity of the ing for the same causes,” said As- ning Board Meeting presently sched- making a cul-de-sac for these two land. He stated that his team has semblyman Munoz. uled for Monday, July 7, at 8 p.m. properties thus requiring no vari- already taken proposals from “We ran against some very nice Charles Brandt, Esq., represented ances as the measurements for the consultants for these studies, and people.” Assemblyman Bramnick the owners, Needle Point Homes. ordinances are made from the street. that once begun it will take six said, “We are still working with them; Variances for the subdivision of With a new street made by the own- to eight weeks to get results. especially Betty LaRosa who has the first proposed property include: ers, measurements would fall into Mayor Gregory McDermott some very strong ideas.” relief from lot width requirement of what is requested by the ordinance. questioned why the firm would This was Mr. Bramnick’s first elec- 75 feet, relief from lot frontage re- According to testimony given by be charging 15 percent to super- tion. An attorney in Scotch Plains, he quirement of 56 feet and a variance Mr. Tobia, the first proposed house vise the survey process. served in on the Plainfield City Coun- for the front yard set back imposed at in the subdivision would be a four- Mr. Powell responded that the cil before moving to Westfield and 30 feet. The property owners are bedroom home and would be smaller fee is to manage the surveyors, accepting the position as Republican proposing that this new lot have a than 2,900 square feet. In addition, because it is a labor-intensive Municipal Chairman. He was ap- front lot width of 51.67 feet, a lot Mr. Tobia explained that the second process, but if the town wanted pointed to fill Thomas Kean, Jr.’s frontage of 37.81 feet and a front proposed property would not exceed to hire and manage the consult- Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader AND THE WINNER IS…Ellen Steinberg, of Chatham, won the 21st District assembly seat earlier this year when yard setback of 141.65 feet. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ants they could. Assembly Democrat primary on Tuesday along with Norman Albert, defeating he became senator. He added that the studies carry Melanie Selk. Ms. Steinberg, who ran against the Democrat Party line, cel- Senator Kean, Jr., the son of former liability and that they should be ebrated her victory at Café Z in Union. done by firms with liability in- surance, so that if something goes wrong, there is a “sole point of liability.” Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood Town Attorney Robert Cockren stated that the town is also currently going through a Look Forward to Summer Festivities title confirmation process on the pieces of property. According to By JENNIFER PINTO faced by WACC, due to the recent Ms. Barabas also affirmed that Mr. Powell this will go hand in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cancellation of SpringFling and the SummerFest and all future fairs spon- hand with the survey. Every year, area residents look stepping down of WACC’s Director sored by WACC would be organized According to Greg Troast, the forward to various summer activities Debbie Schmidt which was effective by Advertising Alliance. group will have a good feel for offered throughout Westfield, Scotch as of March 10; The Westfield Leader In regards to letting Ms. Schmidt the cost of the projects within 30 Plains and Fanwood. A majority of caught up with Diane Barabas, Chair- go, “It was a board decision, that’s all to 60 days. the events are comprised of summer woman of the WACC Board of Di- – just a board decision,” said Ms. Mr. Powell said that the two and fall fairs, car shows and a series rectors to see where matters stand. Barabas. biggest factors in the cost de- of summer concerts held at Ms. Barabas stated that Currently, the WACC Board of pend on the geo-technical sur- Mindowaskin Park. SpringFling was cancelled due to Directors and support-staff have all vey and the architectural por- In Westfield, the Downtown problems with contract negotiations. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tion of the design. Westfield Corporation (DWC) and The redevelopment portion of the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- PAGE INDEX the agreement will spell out the merce (WACC) sponsor many sum- Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituaries...... 7 Sports...... 9-12 Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader mer events. HAPPY DAY…Students who will be attending Mountainside’s Beechwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Classifieds...... 14 Education ...... 17-18 A&E ...... 19-20 School next year when construction is complete were present last Friday for the In light of the recent controversy Community ... 6-7 contract signing with Otto Construction who will complete the project. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Police Will Hold Planning Board Delays Decision Jill and Jack Run, Antique Car Shows, Family Centennial Celebration WESTFIELD – On Sunday, June 8, from 12 to 5 p.m. the On Woodbrook Cir. Subdivision Festivals Will Bring Summer Fun to Communities CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield Police Department CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 will celebrate their 100th anni- 3,400 square feet and would more and is the biggest piece of property in chipped in to fill the duties of the riety of ethnic food vendors, live tration is required, and there is a versary with an open house. than likely be a five-bedroom home. the neighborhood. director, but the board does plan to music, pony rides, a petting zoo, face $500 cash incentive prize to the win- The festivities, which will be Mr. Tobia further explained that in During the meeting, many residents fill the director’s position and has painters, tattoo artists, strolling street ner. There are a limited number of held at the Westfield Police his opinion the plan of putting in a who lived on or neighbored been looking at potential candidates. acts, games and amusements, a slots available, and entrants will be Headquarters and Mindowaskin cul-de-sac is much less desirable Woodbrook Circle made comments According to Ms. Barabas, as of press moonwalk, a kids’ obstacle course, selected via a lottery format. Park, will include a tour of po- because it would take away more regarding flooding problems that cur- time, no replacement has been agreed jousting competitions, and arts and The next upcoming summer event lice headquarters, a demonstra- greenery from the property and pro- rently exist and questioned the drain- upon. crafters. Part of Park Avenue be- in Fanwood is the Second Annual tion of police equipment, free duce yet another street for the town age if another house was added. Oth- Looking ahead at the future of tween Front and East Second Street Spring Fair, sponsored by the Fanwood gifts, refreshments, entertain- of Westfield to maintain. ers addressed safety issues from hav- WACC, with now 365 members, Ms. will be closed to vehicular traffic Business and Professional Associa- ment and children’s rides. He added that the property at 33 ing an additional driveway. Barabas said, “we (WACC) have a during the festival. For more infor- tion. The festival will be held on Woodbrook Road is an oversized lot Mr. Tobia added the property own- strong board with a lot of business mation on the festival, please call Jef Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ers would be willing to put in addi- expertise.” Stein at (908) 322-5105. with a rain date planned for Sunday, tional drainage tables for the new WACC’s next sponsored event will · SPBPA’s Ninth Annual Antique June 29. The festival will take place properties. be the annual downtown street fair, Car Show will also be a scheduled on Martine and South Avenues and Parking Deck Developer Meets Planning Board member Robert SummerFest, which will take place event at Scotch Plains’ Annual Fam- will include various arts and crafts, Newell asked Planning Board Attor- on June 22 from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. The ily Festival on Sunday, June 8. An- six food vendors and a special perfor- With Westfield Town Council ney Russell Finestein if a request day will include a performance by tique car owners are invited to pre- mance by T.V. personality Uncle Floyd came for a new street (right of way), T.V. personality, Uncle Floyd. For register their car for $10, or pay $12 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. According to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 did the Planning Board have the right more information on SummerFest, on the day of the festival. Fanwood’s Downtown Revitalization terms of the deal, such as the number the town would recoup the money to reject it if the rest of the application please contact the Advertising Alli- · A Competitive Hot Dog-Eating Coordinator Clayton Pierce, last year of retail and residential spaces, currently used in the operating bud- was conforming to Westfield codes. A ance at (908) 996-3866. Contest will also be an anticipated the fair attracted 20,000 people and is whereas the design build agreement get from collected parking fees. short recess was then granted for Mr. Other upcoming events in Westfield event at this year’s Family Festival expected to attract over 25,000 people will spell out the cost, including a In other business the council ap- Finestein to research the answer. include but are not limited to: on June 8. The contest starts at 1 p.m. this year. Admission and parking for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proved an ordinance, which makes the Because of the late hour and the · On Saturday, June 14, the Neigh- sharp near the Towne Centre Village the event is free. For more informa- for the entire project. eastern side of Shackamaxon Drive a time needed to come to a final conclu- borhood Council will sponsor the Green on Bartle Avenue. Pre-regis- tion on the Fanwood Spring Fair, The town has the ability to back out right turn only onto Rahway Avenue. sion, it was then requested by mem- Westfield Street Fair, which will take please contact Mr. Pierce at (908) of the project at any time before the The council also passed a resolu- bers of the Planning Board to table the place at the South Avenue Train Sta- 889-4300. design build agreement is complete. tion to reject bids that were received decision until the July 7 Planning tion lot. The rain date is scheduled a The council then went into closed and to authorize for the re-bid of the Board meeting. Mr. Boyle stated that week later. Assembly Republican Primary session to discuss particulars in the Memorial Pool project. This particu- while Mr. Finestein researches the · The Jill and Jack 5K Run, spon- contract negotiations and property lar project would refurbish the bath- legal question brought up by Mr. sored by the Education Fund of agreements. room and changing facilities. The Newell, Mr. Tobia could then draw up Westfield, will be held on Saturday, Swept By Munoz, Bramnick During the public portion of the town expects the project to get un- new plans with the additional drain- June 14. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 meeting, attorney Laura Studwell derway after this year’s pool season. age for next month’s meeting. He also · The DWC will host a Scavenger Bramnick and Munoz hope to ad- “I am running on what I stand for addressed the council on behalf of The council also approved resolu- asked Mr. Brandt to look into the Hunt from Friday, June 13 through her client Yacar LLC, the owners of tions to demolish homes at 113 Har- dress is property tax. and who I am. They’re (Assembly- legalities of Mr. Newell’s question. Saturday, June 21. Prizes from local 948 Sedgewick Court. row Road, 170 Cottage Place and 717 “We pay a tremendous amount of men Munoz and Bramnick) running In other business, there was a merchants will be awarded. For more property tax and our senior citizens on Tom Kean, Jr.’s coattails,” Ms. According to Ms. Studwell, the Hyslip Avenue. A resolution to de- memorialization of the unanimous information, please call the DWC at neighbor at 909 Bailey Court has in- molish a home at 327 Orenda Circle are the ones left suffering,” said As- Steinberg. decision to grant homeowner, George (908) 789-9444. stalled an 11-foot driveway adjoining was held off because the owner has an semblyman Bramnick. “We had such incredible volun- Harbt of 717 Hyslip Avenue, permis- · A series of Westfield Community “By raising taxes, the state is scrap- teers. We had an amazing organiza- her clients without permission. She application before the Board of Ad- sion to demolish an existing single- concerts, sponsored by the Westfield said that the driveway is a safety haz- justment. ing suburban towns of funds they tion. We had 16,000 real phone calls family home to create two conform- Recreation Department will start on ard due to lack of line of site, as well as Ordinance 1814 was passed on need for education, implementing new done by just volunteers,” she said. ing single-family lots. Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. All programs and sustaining the ones in “It’s so exciting because we en- a violation of the town’s ordinance. first reading to amend the sidewalk This decision, from last month’s concerts will be held at Mindowaskin She added that the new driveway is in cafés ordinance, so that enforcement place,” Assemblyman Munoz com- compassed a lot of the democrats. We meeting, was made with two condi- Park in Westfield. addition to an existing driveway that falls under the Fire Department rather mented. worked with some of the democratic tions proposed to the homeowner as · The Farmer’s Market, sponsored The two winners are now preparing committees in a lot of the surrounding accesses the garage to 909 Bailey Court. than the zoning office. well as the developer, Michael by WACC, will be held on every Town Attorney Robert Cockren for their campaign in November. towns. They phone-banked for us and Mahoney of MM Real Estate Devel- Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. from July stated that the town is looking into “This election shows the voters really helped us. We are a tremendous opers, Incorporated. 3 through October 30. For more in- like incumbents and they support the grass roots organization, but now we’ll the matter and that it will be further Rubel Ends First Year In order to subdivide the lots into formation, contact the Westfield Area discussed. Republican Party. This district is 3 to be working with that grass roots orga- two homes, one proposed at 4,000 Chamber of Commerce (WACC) at Highland Avenue resident John Of Graduate School 1 Republican and we thank them for nization to build a democratic base WESTFIELD – Beth Rubel of square feet and the other proposed at 908-233-3021. it,” Dr. Munoz said. because that was the whole purpose Devitt spoke to the council regarding 3,800 square feet, the developer · The annual “Sweet Sounds Down- the proposed parking decks on South Westfield has completed her first Assemblyman Bramnick also of this. Our strategy was to build an agreed to meet with the Architec- town” Jazz Festival hosted by the Avenue and Prospect and Elm Streets. year of graduate school at Case thanked his hometown of Westfield awareness in these 16 towns,” Ms. Western Reserve University and tural Review Board, as well as the DWC, will be held every Tuesday for “putting up with the numerous Steinberg added. He reminded them that in the spring of Site Plan Review Committee before evening from July 8 to August 19 2001 there had been significant resis- has achieved Dean’s List recog- phone calls” and for giving their sup- “I’ve been averaging about five constructing the new houses. from 7 to 9 p.m. This year’s perfor- tance to the construction of large park- nition for both semesters. port. hours of sleep a night. That will prob- Working toward a Masters in In addition, the homeowner and mances include: Jason “Malletman” He stated, “We hope we can make ably continue until the election in ing decks downtown. He stated that the developer agreed not to demolish the Taylor, Rhonda Clark, Framework, “council has ignored the concerns and Communications Sciences, Beth people feel like they have strong and November…But I think what we existing home until approval from Gordon James, Alfred Patterson Trio, opposition over the last couple of years” will receive dual certifications in ethical representation in Trenton. We showed that the political parties in the speech pathology and gerontol- both the above committees were “David Aaron Quartet,” “The Soul are representatives they can trust.” district aren’t really paying attention and suggested that the decision of the granted for both houses. Searchers,” Carrie Jackson, “Dave decks be put to a referendum. ogy. Ms. Steinberg, who ran without the to people in the district. No one is It was noted by Town Engineer Leonhardt Trio,” “The First Ward Republican Councilman Beth was offered a research party nomination was the top vote putting our community first, and that’s grant by the University for Stud- Kenneth Marsh that so far the devel- Homewreckers,” “Nostalgia The Big getter for the Democrats with 44 per- what I intend to do when I go to Sal Caruana thanked Mr. Devitt for his oper has already met with the Archi- Band,” “B. D. Lenz,” Cynthia Sayer, input, adding that during the Planning ies at the Cleveland Clinic and cent. Mr. Albert received 30 percent Trenton. That’s what we’re building tectural Review Board once and is “The Tonemasters,” New Jersey Board’s hearings for the redevelopment University Hospital. of the vote and Melanie Selk received our campaign on,” Ms. Steinberg told Recently, she was chosen as scheduled to have a second meeting. Workshop for the Arts Jazz Orches- 26 percent. the crowd. plans, residents had the opportunity to Finally, an appeal made by Bruce and tra, “Ron Kraemer and The Hurri- be heard on the issue and only “two or one of two recipients in the state “Unfortunately, the way the sys- “One of the major programs that Edna Ashforth to subdivide property at canes,” Michael Craig Band, Sandy three residents” spoke at the meetings. for a prestigious internship with tem works is that it’s a very closed we’ve been looking into is a deferral the V.A. Hospital. She will com- 1249 Prospect Street from an existing Mack Band, Mary Ellen Desmond, system. Hopefully, what this primary of property tax increases for seniors. He stated that for “those who want to single lot into two single-family build- “The Groove Quartet,” “Terraplane speak, time is running out.” plete her master’s thesis research has shown is that people really need We’ve watched the animosity between ing lots was carried over to the July Blues,” “The Chuck Lambert Band”, Mayor McDermott stated that af- in May of 2004. to have a voice and that it’s time to seniors and young families, and we’re meeting at the request of the applicants. “Romin’ Gabrielles,” “Soul Jazz make the system more open. I think looking to help. This type of program ter the opposition in 2001 the Park- Trio,” “Chris Colaneri Quartet,” ing Advisory Committee was formed. that it’s one of the more positive is a short-term fix. But it’s a win-win. “Scarlett and the Rafterbats,” He said that the developers will be FitzGibbon, Fox Place things that has come out of this cam- Essentially, it’s a low transactional Grinnell College Grants “Stringbean and the Stalkers,” and paign,” Ms. Steinberg stated. cost because it’s going to be backed getting resident input throughout the In Science League Exam the “Eric Mintel Quartet.” For more summer and that the decks are for the Degree to Andrew Wislock “The voters have said that we want up by the homes, and eventually over information, please contact the DWC entire town. WESTFIELD – Andrew Wislocki, SUMMIT – After competing in to choose our candidate, not by a the years will become a self-lending the son of Drs. Peter and Mary a series of tests administered during at (908) 789-9444. couple of political people. Maybe program. That’s a major program we’ll Orenda Circle resident Allen · The DWC will sponsor the 2003 Solomon stated that the deck is for Wislocki of Westfield, graduated the second semester of the school what that says is that we need a more be working on,” she concluded. Downtown Westfield 5k and Pizza commuters and downtown employ- from Grinnell College in Grinnell, year, T.J. FitzGibbon of Fanwood open system in terms of choosing a A press release from Betty LaRosa Iowa on May 19. and Martin Fox of Westfield com- Extravaganza on Thursday, July 24. candidate at the committee level,” and Helen Ryan stated, “We con- ees, and that most residents will never pleted successfully in their catego- Please register at www.active.com. use them. Andrew, who was inducted into she said. gratulate Assemblyman Eric Munoz ries. As freshmen on the Biology I · The Scotch Plains Business and Ms. Steinberg and Mr. Albert and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick on Mr. Solomon also stated that it is the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society as Team, T.J. and Martin garnered 46th a junior received a Bachelor of Arts Professional Association (SPBPA) will face Assemblymen Bramnick their victory, and wish them all the his opinion that the decks cannot be place out of 154 schools. and Commerce Bank will hold their self-supporting and questioned where Degree in Biology. and Munoz in the November elec- best in the November general elec- Annual Family Festival on Sunday, tion. tion.”

June 8. The event will take place at “What we’ve all shown is that this “Many people worked in our all-

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Mr. Coronato also noted that a pend- Nearly two-dozen local residents Paterson Road resident Chris ing ordinance, which would rezone a went before the Fanwood Planning Moore echoed this sentiment by stat- portion of the light industrial zone on Board last Wednesday evening and ing the power lines are already a South Avenue to include cellular an- tried to convince them that granting negative to the area resident’s prop- tennas/towers as a permitted use, Verizon a variance to install cellular erty values and the cellular installa- would allow Verizon to put their an- antennas on a PSE&G tower near tennas in a more appropriate place. Oak Court and Elm Avenue would However, Planning Board be bad for Fanwood’s property val- “You do not need an expert to tell Chairman Gregory Cummings ues, the safety of its children and advised that the board cannot base you what the impact on property the character of the community. their ruling on a proposed ordi- values will be…all you really need Scotch Plains resident and lo- nance, but must consider the cir- cal real estate broker, Renata to use is your common sense,” cumstances when the application Gravers, advised the installation - Will Coronato, was made last summer. of the antennas would cause a Former Borough Attorney and resident The ordinance, which was read decline in property values, not- for the first time at the May 13 ing that two new housing devel- Borough Council meeting, is ex- opments built near power lines in tion would be a “double whammy” pected to be passed at the council’s Fanwood, had lower marketing prices on property values, asking the board next regular meeting on Tuesday, and took much longer to sell. to “keep the town and its property June 10. While she acknowledged that the values prosperous.” Many residents expressed concerns Photo Courtesy of Ken Lipstein power lines in the neighborhood are Will Coronato of Cray Terrace for the welfare and safety of chil- PROM NIGHT…On Friday night, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School held their senior prom at the Berkeley Plaza in an existing condition, she believes advised the board that “you do not dren, who frequently play in the fields Berkeley Heights. Pictured, left to right, are: Chris Zidonik, Ryan Hauptman, Sara Finkelstein, Michelle Marr, Miriam that the antennas and 30 x 12 foot need an expert to tell you what the under the power lines. Doris Terry of Bamberger, Jeremy Lipstein, English teacher Hope Brand, Monique Lemus, Steve Doremus, Matt Denichilo, Korlene compound that would accompany impact on property values will Paterson Road believes the equip- Quiggley, Laura Klastava, Walter Biner and Katie Benski. them, would only serve to increase be…all you really need to use is your CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 SP Township Council to Accelerate Clean-Up of Former Zoo Property By FRED ROSSI perform certain jobs, to do much of pair in recent years. Specially Written for The Times the clean-up thus far in an effort to The council is also expected to act The Scotch Plains Township Coun- keep costs down. on a new ordinance this month to cil, in a further attempt to speed up It is anticipated that by summer’s restrict parking in the neighborhood the clean-up of the former Terry-Lou end, the property will be in much around Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Zoo property, was expected to dis- better condition. The plan at this School. Residents there have com- cuss at its conference meeting this time is to convert the bulk of the plained of students parking on the week the awarding of a contract for property, at the corner of Raritan streets, and the Council wants to take the more complex aspects of the Road and Terrill Road, into a passive action sooner rather than later so that clean-up, with a resolution accept- park. signs can be posted and students can ing a bid likely to be considered at The Revolutionary War-era Frazee be informed before the 2003-2004 next Tuesday’s regular meeting. House, which is situated on the south- school year begins. Township Manager Thomas Atkins ern edge of the property, is being In other matters, the council was told The Times of Scotch Plains- advertised for sale in hopes that a expected to discuss bids received for Fanwood that an outside contractor buyer will be able to refurbish the the provision of slightly more than with large machines was needed to house, which has fallen into disre- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 perform “advanced and complex

pieces of the zoo clean-up,” particu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 larly the demolition of buildings on the property and the subsequent dis- posal of the scrap from those struc- tures. The township has been using town- ship employees and workers from the Union County Sheriff’s S.L.A.P. (Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program) Patrick Connor for The Times initiative, which makes non-violent PROUD GRADUATE…On Monday, Scotch Plains Councilwoman Nancy Malool graduated from Seton Hall Law School, offenders available to localities to earning her Juris Doctorate. Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Westfield Anticipate Full Slate of Festivities During Summer Months By JENNIFER PINTO Barabas, Chairwoman of the WACC agreed upon. town” Jazz Festival hosted by the Specially Written for The Times Board of Directors to see where Looking ahead at the future of DWC, will be held every Tuesday Every year, area residents look matters stand. WACC, with now 365 members, evening from July 8 to August 19 forward to various summer activi- Ms. Barabas stated that Ms. Barabas said, “we (WACC) have from 7 to 9 p.m. This year’s perfor- Horace R. Corbin for The Times ties offered throughout Westfield, SpringFling was cancelled due to a strong board with a lot of business mances include: Jason “Malletman” PRIMARY WINNER…Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, left, and his Campaign Scotch Plains and Fanwood. A ma- problems with contract negotiations. expertise.” Taylor, Rhonda Clark, Framework, Manager Michelle Albano, right, are already working on their strategies for the jority of the events are comprised of Ms. Barabas also affirmed that WACC’s next sponsored event will Gordon James, Alfred Patterson Trio, November election. Assemblymen Bramnick and Eric Munoz won the 21st summer and fall fairs, car shows District Assembly Republican primary on Tuesday over Betty LaRosa, Helen SummerFest and all future fairs be the annual downtown street fair, “David Aaron Quartet,” “The Soul Ryan and James Barry, Jr. Assemblyman Bramnick is an attorney in Scotch and a series of summer concerts sponsored by WACC would be orga- SummerFest, which will take place Searchers,” Carrie Jackson, “Dave Plains. held at Mindowaskin Park. nized by Advertising Alliance. on June 22 from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Leonhardt Trio,” “The In Westfield, the Downtown In regards to letting Ms. Schmidt The day will include a performance Homewreckers,” “Nostalgia The Big Westfield Corporation (DWC) and go, “It was a board decision, that’s by T.V. personality, Uncle Floyd. Band,” “B. D. Lenz,” Cynthia Sayer, the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- all – just a board decision,” said Ms. For more information on “The Tonemasters,” New Jersey merce (WACC) sponsor many sum- Barabas. SummerFest, please contact the Workshop for the Arts Jazz Orches- Senator Suliga Victorious mer events. Currently, the WACC Board of Advertising Alliance at (908) 996- tra, “Ron Kraemer and The Hurri- In light of the recent controversy Directors and support-staff have all 3866. canes,” Michael Craig Band, Sandy faced by WACC, due to the recent chipped in to fill the duties of the Other upcoming events in Mack Band, Mary Ellen Desmond, In DEM Primary Election cancellation of SpringFling and the director, but the board does plan to Westfield include but are not lim- “The Groove Quartet,” “Terraplane stepping down of WACC’s Director fill the director’s position and has ited to: Blues,” “The Chuck Lambert Band”, By LAUREN S. PASS Mr. Cedano were running under Debbie Schmidt which was effec- been looking at potential candidates. · On Saturday, June 14, the Neigh- “Romin’ Gabrielles,” “Soul Jazz Specially Written for The Times the title Democrats for a Change. tive as of March 10; The Westfield According to Ms. Barabas, as of borhood Council will sponsor the Trio,” “Chris Colaneri Quartet,” In the 22nd district, Incumbent Ms. McHugh has been running in Leader caught up with Diane press time, no replacement has been Westfield Street Fair, which will take “Scarlett and the Rafterbats,” Democrat Senator Joseph Suliga the Democrat primary since 2000. place at the South Avenue Train Sta- “Stringbean and the Stalkers,” and of Linden, came away victorious Republican candidates for tion lot. The rain date is scheduled a the “Eric Mintel Quartet.” For more after being challenged by Bill freeholder Bob Reilly (5,673), week later. information, please contact the DWC Campbell of North Plainfield in Stuart Kline of Fanwood (5,613) · The Jill and Jack 5K Run, spon- at (908) 789-9444. Tuesday’s primary. and Kenneth Haynes (5,594) sored by the Education Fund of · The DWC will sponsor the 2003 Senator Suliga received 79 per- were uncontested in the primary Westfield, will be held on Saturday, Downtown Westfield 5k and Pizza cent of the vote over Mr. and will face the Democrat slate June 14. Extravaganza on Thursday, July 24. Campbell’s 21 percent. of incumbents in the general · The DWC will host a Scavenger Please register at www.active.com. Senator Suliga will face Re- election. Hunt from Friday, June 13 through · The Scotch Plains Business and publican Scotch Plains Mayor In Fanwood the mayor and coun- Saturday, June 21. Prizes from local Professional Association (SPBPA) Martin Marks in the November cil candidates were uncontested merchants will be awarded. For more and Commerce Bank will hold their election. in the primary election. information, please call the DWC at Annual Family Festival on Sunday, For the office of Union County Democrat Mayoral candidate (908) 789-9444. June 8. The event will take place at Freeholder, Democrat incumbents Colleen Mahr received 122 votes · A series of Westfield Community Towne Centre on Park Avenue be- Deborah Scanlon (10,714), while current Mayor Louis Jung concerts, sponsored by the Westfield tween Front and East Second Streets Chester Holmes (10,481) and received 154 votes. Recreation Department will start on from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A rain date is Alexander Mirabella (10,383) For the two three-year council Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. All scheduled for June 22. Admission is swept the primary over Becky seats Democrats Donna Dolce concerts will be held at Mindowaskin free. McHugh of Linden (3,981), received 119 votes and Jack Park in Westfield. The all-day festival includes a George O’Grady (3,827) and Molenaar received 117, while · The Farmer’s Market, sponsored variety of ethnic food vendors, live Carlos Cedano of Elizabeth Republicans David Trumpp re- by WACC, will be held on every music, pony rides, a petting zoo, (3,588). ceived 152 votes and Joel Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. from July face painters, tattoo artists, stroll- Ms. McHugh, Mr. O’Grady and Whittaker received 151. 3 through October 30. For more in- ing street acts, games and amuse- Brooks Crandall for The Times formation, contact the Westfield Area ments, a moonwalk, a kids’ obstacle PAGE INDEX GRAMMY WINNING PERFORMANCE…Tom Chapin performed at Scotch Chamber of Commerce (WACC) at course, jousting competitions, and Plains-Fanwood High School on Sunday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituaries...... 7 Sports...... 9-12 908-233-3021. arts and crafters. Part of Park Av- Classifieds...... 14 Education ...... 17-18 A&E ...... 19-20 Fanwood Memorial Library. Mr. Chapin is a Grammy Award-winning, popu- · The annual “Sweet Sounds Down- lar children’s performer. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Community ... 6-7 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Summer Incumbents Munoz, Bramnick Events Sweep Assembly GOP Primary CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 enue between Front and East Sec- By MICHAEL POLLACK and Republican Party. This district is 3 to the party nomination was the top ond Street will be closed to vehicu- MARIA WOEHR Specially Written for The Times 1 Republican and we thank them for vote getter for the Democrats with lar traffic during the festival. For it,” Dr. Munoz said. 44 percent. Mr. Albert received 30 more information on the festival, WESTFIELD -- As the results for Assemblyman Bramnick also percent of the vote and Melanie Selk please call Jef Stein at (908) 322- the 21st Legislative District Assem- thanked his hometown of Westfield received 26 percent. 5105. bly came pouring in, it became more for “putting up with the numerous “Unfortunately, the way the sys- · SPBPA’s Ninth Annual Antique apparent the incumbents would take phone calls” and for giving their tem works is that it’s a very closed Car Show will also be a scheduled the ballots for the Republican Party support. system. Hopefully, what this primary event at Scotch Plains’ Annual Fam- and that Ellen Steinberg and Norman He stated, “We hope we can make has shown is that people really need ily Festival on Sunday, June 8. An- Albert would emerge victorious for people feel like they have strong and to have a voice and that it’s time to tique car owners are invited to pre- the Democrats. ethical representation in Trenton. We make the system more open. I think register their car for $10, or pay $12 In the Union County Freeholder are representatives they can trust.” that it’s one of the more positive on the day of the festival. Democrat Primary election, incum- Ms. Steinberg, who ran without things that has come out of this cam- · A Competitive Hot Dog-Eating bents Deborah Scanlon, Chester paign,” Ms. Steinberg stated. Contest will also be an anticipated Holmes and Alexander Mirabella “The voters have said that we want came out the winners. Brooks Crandall for The Times event at this year’s Family Festival to choose our candidate, not by a PIECES OF HISTORY…The quilt, entitled “Celebrating Our First Century of on June 8. The contest starts at 1 p.m. Assemblyman Dr. Eric Munoz of couple of political people. Maybe Service,” which was made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sharp near the Towne Centre Village Summit took 35 percent of the vot- Verizon what that says is that we need a more Fanwood Memorial Library, was officially presented during a celebration at Green on Bartle Avenue. Pre-regis- ers’ ballots, while Jon Bramnick of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Sunday. open system in terms of choosing a tration is required, and there is a Westfield drew in 32 percent. ment would create an “attractive nui- candidate at the committee level,” $500 cash incentive prize to the win- “I am so proud. It was a very sance” for children who might be she said. ner. There are a limited number of commanding victory. Actually it was tempted to climb the fence, which Ms. Steinberg and Mr. Albert will slots available, and entrants will be close to a blowout. We fought a hard would surround the equipment com- face Assemblymen Bramnick and WF Parents Bring selected via a lottery format. race and took the challenge seri- pound. Munoz in the November election. The next upcoming summer event ously,” said Assemblyman Bramnick. Carol Regal of North Avenue, a “What we’ve all shown is that this in Fanwood is the Second Annual “We had a very positive race,” he resident since 1975, talked about district is a lot more than local union Spring Fair, sponsored by the added. “Everybody worked hard and how the children play football, soc- county politics. This district is about Class Size Concerns Fanwood Business and Professional the voters decided to keep us in of- cer and baseball on the fields, saying 16 towns in four counties and each of Association. The festival will be fice.” it is a “critical part of our lives…our those towns is important,” Ms. held on Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. Assemblymen Bramnick and field of dreams, please don’t kill it Steinberg stated during her victory to 5 p.m., with a rain date planned Munoz defeated challengers Betty on us.” party in Union. To School Bd. Meeting for Sunday, June 29. The festival LaRosa, Helen Ryan, and James Others tried to convey how the “I am running on what I stand for will take place on Martine and South Barry, Jr. who together took in 34 installation would disturb the charm- and who I am. They’re (Assembly- By CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN class sizes I have recommended.” percent of the vote. ing character of the residential bor- Specially Written for The Times Avenues and will include various men Munoz and Bramnick) running And though the board did be- arts and crafts, six food vendors and “Their disadvantage was organi- ough. Patricia Vitale of Paterson Road WESTFIELD -- A crowd of con- on Tom Kean, Jr.’s coattails,” Ms. lieve it was a legitimate role for a special performance by T.V. per- zation. As incumbents we already spoke of how she moved from New Steinberg. cerned parents packed the room them to review future class size sonality Uncle Floyd at 12 p.m. and had that under the belt,” commented York City to raise her child in as the Westfield Board of Educa- “We had such incredible volun- policy, Dr. Foley informed them 2 p.m. According to Fanwood’s Assemblyman Munoz. Fanwood, imploring the board to teers. We had an amazing organiza- tion met for their bimonthly meet- that, at this time, it is not their Downtown Revitalization Coordi- Assemblyman Bramnick and “keep our neighborhood a residen- tion. We had 16,000 real phone calls ing. decision to take a vote on this nator Clayton Pierce, last year the Munoz hope now that elections are tial area.” done by just volunteers,” she said. The parents, who have children particular matter, as it falls within fair attracted 20,000 people and is over they can work with all three James Buckley of Paterson Road “It’s so exciting because we en- challengers for the district. advised the antennas would “likely in the school district, are worried budget and policy confines. expected to attract over 25,000 compassed a lot of the democrats. people this year. Admission and “This is all about unification after create a perceived threat to about the class sizes at the el- In other business, Supervisor We worked with some of the demo- ementary level, specifically parking for the event is free. For a family fight. After all we’re work- homebuyers” and begged the board cratic committees in a lot of the of the Gifted and Talented Edu- ing for the same causes,” said As- to “say no to Verizon and say yes to Franklin School. To succinctly more information on the Fanwood surrounding towns. They phone- cation Program, Lindsey Kylie, Spring Fair, please contact Mr. semblyman Munoz. the people and neighborhoods of represent over 30 parents, the banked for us and really helped us. reported about the pilot of the Pierce at (908) 889-4300. “We ran against some very nice Fanwood.” We are a tremendous grass roots board heard from two unofficial program in the Westfield public people.” Assemblyman Bramnick Elm Avenue resident Lois Bradow spokespeople. organization, but now we’ll be work- school district. said, “We are still working with them; stated that representatives of 80 fami- ing with that grass roots organization Summarizing the concerns of In reviewing the 2002-2003 especially Betty LaRosa who has lies have come out to the meetings in to build a democratic base because parents at Franklin School, they progress, Ms. Kylie noted, Zoo Property some very strong ideas.” opposition during the past year and that was the whole purpose of this. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 This was Mr. Bramnick’s first elec- that the antennas and compound will supported the reinstatement of the “Thirty-four students in need of $1.5 million in 12-month notes that Our strategy was to build an aware- extra teacher and section in the tion. An attorney in Scotch Plains, he “have a very negative impact on ness in these 16 towns,” Ms. Steinberg intervention were identified in will provide the township govern- served in on the Plainfield City Coun- residents.” fourth grade. third and sixth grades using the ment with money to fund some capi- added. Though noting that Superinten- cil before moving to Westfield and Residents tried to express con- “I’ve been averaging about five Wechsler Intelligence Scale for tal projects. accepting the position as Republican cerns how the antennas may pose dent of Schools Dr. William Foley Children. Identified students were Mr. Atkins said it’s a common hours of sleep a night. That will Municipal Chairman. He was ap- future health risks. However, Verizon probably continue until the election was well within the guidelines in clustered in regular classrooms.” practice, one that ensures that some pointed to fill Thomas Kean, Jr.’s counsel, Richard Stanzione requested making this decision, the spokes- of the newer projects have adequate in November…But I think what we Furthermore, all participating assembly seat earlier this year when that all such remarks be “stricken showed that the political parties in men questioned if his decision cash flow. A handful of bids have he became senator. from the record,” citing to case law teachers this year have received been received from several banks, the district aren’t really paying at- was ultimately “optimal, or sim- training, and next year, there will Senator Kean, Jr., the son of former and the Federal Telecommunications tention to people in the district. No ply sufficient.” with the range between the interest Governor Thomas Kean, ran unop- Act which prohibit the board from be a pull out component. Ms. rates submitted by the high and low one is putting our community first, Overall, the parents’ goals in- Kylie continued, showing that in posed for the GOP Senate seat. considering such factors in their de- and that’s what I intend to do when I bidders being slightly more than one- “I am so excited. I have to compli- liberations. clude revisiting the issue of main- the future, the program will “work tenth of a percentage point, 1.08 go to Trenton. That’s what we’re taining five sections at Franklin ment Thomas Kean. He really did a Time for the public comment sec- building our campaign on,” Ms. on enrichment opportunities for percent vs. 1.2 percent. good job keeping the campaign up- tion of the meeting expired during School and to approve the new all students and inclusion of more The council will probably take Steinberg told the crowd. beat,” Assemblyman Bramnick said. the remarks of Tom Bradow of Elm “One of the major programs that policy of lower numbers in el- grades.” formal action next week. The other victor, Dr. Munoz is a Avenue, who has lead the opposition ementary classes. Several The council’s conference meet- we’ve been looking into is a deferral Regarding business matters, the trauma surgeon at Newark’s Univer- to Verizon’s application. Many of his of property tax increases for seniors. Franklin and McKinley School board approved for first reading ing, which normally takes place on sity of Dentistry in New Jersey and comments were preempted by Mr. parents spoke to this end. Tuesdays, was pushed back to last We’ve watched the animosity be- the class rank policy, or the “re- previously served on the Summit Stanzione’s legal objections and tween seniors and young families, In response, Dr. Foley said that night, after press time, due to the City Council. when Mr. Bradow asked Mr. porting student achievement to primary elections this past Tuesday. and we’re looking to help. This type he too believes that class size is a colleges.” “Bramnick and I have an excellent Stanzione whether he would discuss of program is a short-term fix. But very important issue. He noted, In this form, the document partnership. We both bring our ex- Verizon’s intentions to lease land it’s a win-win. Essentially, it’s a low however, that a class size of 24 or pertise to the job and we’ll keep on from private owners on South Av- transactional cost because it’s going states that, “Specific class rank FitzGibbon, Fox Place strong through elections in Novem- enue, Mr. Stanzione flatly responded 23 in the fourth grade is not un- will not appear on any documents to be backed up by the homes, and usual or unreasonable. In Science League Exam ber,” Dr. Munoz said. “no.” eventually over the years will be- sent by Westfield High School to One pressing issue Assemblymen The public comment section of “I allocated the 22 positions as college admission offices except SUMMIT – After competing in a come a self-lending program. That’s series of tests administered during Bramnick and Munoz hope to ad- the meeting will continue at the next a major program we’ll be working equitably as I could, staying with as required by military academies dress is property tax. planning board meeting on Wednes- the policy,” said Dr. Foley. the second semester of the school on,” she concluded. and for scholarship applications. year, T.J. FitzGibbon of Fanwood “We pay a tremendous amount of day, June 25, prior to the board ren- What is more, he shares “with A press release from Betty LaRosa Parents/legal guardians may re- and Martin Fox of Westfield com- property tax and our senior citizens dering a decision on the application. and Helen Ryan stated, “We con- parents the goal of preparing our quest their child’s class rank.” pleted successfully in their catego- are the ones left suffering,” said As- In other business, the board ap- gratulate Assemblyman Eric Munoz students to achieve excellence. I The board will reconvene on ries. As freshmen on the Biology I semblyman Bramnick. proved an application for variances and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick on believe we can do that with the Tuesday, June 24. Team, T.J. and Martin garnered 46th “By raising taxes, the state is scrap- to allow a minor sub-division of 77 their victory, and wish them all the place out of 154 schools. ing suburban towns of funds they Midway Avenue, owned by James best in the November general elec- need for education, implementing and Marie Louise Davis, allowing tion.”

new programs and sustaining the ones the corner property to be divided, “Many people worked in our all-

in place,” Assemblyman Munoz com- resulting in two lots fronting on S SCHMIEDEM volunteer campaign and we are most Greg CH IEDE mented. Farley Avenue. grateful to them and to the voters Shady Jackson The two winners are now prepar- The Planning Board’s next regular who supported us. We, and they, will TREE EXPERT CO. ing for their campaign in November. meeting will be held at Borough continue to be a force in the Repub- “This election shows the voters Hall at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June lican Party,” they stated. Characters... like incumbents and they support the 25. In the Democrat Freeholder pri- mary Ms. Scanlon received 10,714 • Pruning votes, Mr. Holmes received 10,481 • Spraying “HOME. and Mr. Mirabella received 10,383 votes, sweeping the primary over • Feeding Becky McHugh of Linden (3,981), • Removal AUTO. George O’Grady (3,827) and Carlos Save 20% off David Cedano of Elizabeth (3,588). Williams Ms. McHugh, Mr. O’Grady and of Selected LIFE. 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The scouts hiked the Lex- No. 72 of Westfield. ington and Concord area trail, and Thirty-five parents signed up to saw where the “shot heard round the offer 31 merit badges over spring world” was fired, igniting the Revo- vacation week. Most of the required lutionary War. On the second day, badges were offered. A variety of they hiked the Freedom Trail in down- career oriented and fun badges were town Boston. In addition to earning also available. The focus was on two Historic Trails Awards Medals, badges not usually earned at sum- they also completed two merit mer camp. badges: American Cultures and The troop is 80 years old, and has American Heritage. From the archives of The Westfield Leader and The Times graduated 169 Eagle Scouts since 1960. First Aid was taught at the Westfield CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION…David Bello, right, was interviewed during In 1974, the Troop awarded 14 Eagles, Rescue Squad, where the scouts used SpringFest 2002 by Sports Editor and Assistant Publisher David Corbin. Mr. the most in the nation that year, and the the Resucci-Annie dummies to prac- Bello, former head coach of the Raider Wrestling Team at Scotch Plains- National Chief Scout Executive at- tice CPR. Golf merit badge requires Fanwood High School, was also a teacher at the school. Recently named to the tended the ceremony. Only 2 percent playing 18 holes with a counselor. Teach Vietnam Teachers’ Network, Mr. Bello currently teaches at Millburn of Scouts ever become an Eagle Scout, Auto Mechanics Badge involved dis- High School. which is an outstanding achievement. mantling a car in a driveway. The Enrollment in scouting is larger than it (Ham) Radio badge includes setting has ever been due to the current national up and running a Ham radio, and Vietnam Teachers’ Network focus on patriotism, citizenship and fam- talking to people from around the ily values. Boy Scouts are learning valu- world. Space Exploration involves To Include SP Resident Bello able life skills such as leadership, team- making and launching a rocket. Shot- work and responsibility. gun (Skeet) shooting includes shoot- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains ued impact of the Vietnam War, while The most popular badges by far ing at clay plates at the range. In resident David Bello, the former providing them with practical teach- were Space Exploration and Shot- woodworking, the boys made cabi- coach of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing techniques to incorporate the les- gun (Skeet) Shooting. Fun badges nets, and in painting the boys learned High School (SPFHS) Raiders wres- sons of the war into their classrooms. were well subscribed: Golf, Pets, how to spackle, sand, prime and paint. tling team and SPFHS teacher, has The Memorial Fund conference is Photography, and (Ham) Radio. At the end of the week, 42 scouts been named one of four New Jersey sponsored in part by a grant from the Badges not offered at summer camp had worked on 152 merit badges, teachers and one of 82 two teachers National Endowment for the Hu- were available: Auto Mechanics, Fly and had a lot of fun with their friends. from the U.S. selected to the Teach manities, FedEx Corporation, An- Fishing, Fish and Wildlife, Geneal- Vietnam Teachers’ Network. drew Carroll (War Letters: Extraor- ogy, Fingerprinting, Cycling, Mu- Syracuse Univ. Grants Currently a teacher at Millburn dinary Correspondence from Ameri- sic, Electricity, and Computers. Ca- High School, Mr. Bello’s distinction can Wars) of The Legacy Project and reer badges drew upon the profes- Degree to Bushinger makes him responsible for educating Vietnam Veterans Memorial Corpo- sional expertise of the Troop parents: SCOTCH PLAINS – The College colleagues and students about the rate Council member Richard Lieb Dentistry, Architecture, Woodwork- of Visual and Performing Arts at Vietnam War era. of The Dewey Companies. ing, Electronics, Painting, Medicine, Syracuse University in Syracuse, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In 2002, Mr. Bello was named For more information about the and Salesmanship. N.Y. has announced that Stacy DEER IN THE BASEMENT…Last Friday, a deer fell into the basement of the Union County Coach of the Year for program, please visit http:// The required badges were the most Bushinger of Scotch Plains received construction site on the corner of Central Avenue and Cacciola Place in the second time. www.vvmf.org/3eventframeset.html. subscribed: Camping; Citizenships a Bachelor’s Degree in Retailing Westfield. Terry Clark of North Plainfield, the Assistant Director of the Mr. Bello will help to promote the in the Community, Nation, and during the University’s 149th com- Associated Humane Societies, assisted in the tranquilization of the young buck. Memorial Fund’s programs dedicated As the TV news helicopter looked on, the deer was lifted out of the basement with Jessica Lutkenhouse World, Communications, Environ- mencement ceremony on May 11 in assistance from the Westfield Fire Department. The deer was taken to Popcorn to preserving the Vietnam Veterans mental Science, Family Life, First the University’s Carrier Dome. Park Zoo in Forked River, a facility that cares for injured animals. Memorial’s legacy. Graduates Loyola The teachers represent 35 states WESTFIELD – Jessica coming from as far away as Hawaii Lutkenhouse of Westfield graduated Union County Sponsors and possess a wide array of teaching from Loyola College in Baltimore, experience. Sixteen of the instruc- Md. on May 17. tors are Vietnam veterans. During her college career, she was US-Italy Trade Symposium The Vietnam Veterans Memorial involved in community service ac- Fund today announced its second tivities, including volunteer work at COUNTY – The County of Union Mauro Lorenzini, the Vice Consul of annual class of teachers who will a homeless shelter. She was also will sponsor an international trade Italy; Giovanni Bifulco, the Deputy serve as educational ambassadors to employed at Sheppard Pratt, a psy- symposium on the campus of Kean Trade Commissioner of the Italian the most visited memorial in the chiatric hospital serving the Balti- University on Friday, June 13, begin- Government Trade Bureau; Antonia nation’s capital. more area. ning at 8:30 a.m. Imperoli, a senior representative from As part of the Teach Vietnam Jessica was a member of the Loyola “ITAL – TRADE: Doing Business the American Italian Chamber of Teachers’ Network, educators will Cross-Country Team for two years with Italy” will focus on developing Commerce; Anthony Coscia, CEO of participate in an all-expenses-paid and then ran the Philadelphia, Ma- business opportunities between Ital- the Port Authority of New York-New conference from Tuesday, July 15, rine Corps and Florence, Italy Mara- ian and American entrepreneurs. The Jersey; and representatives from the through Saturday, July 19, in Wash- thons. program will include presentations Italian and Italian-American Heritage ington, D.C. She will be pursuing her doctorate on import and export issues, and will Commission, the County of Union, The program is designed to educate in sports psychology at La Salle include sessions on food, travel, fash- and the State of New Jersey. teachers about the history and contin- University in Philadelphia in the fall. ions, and home furnishings. Registration for the symposium The County of Union, Kean Univer- will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, sity, the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of June 13, in the Wilkins Theater on CREATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE MERIT BADGES EARNED…Six Boy Scouts from Troop No. 72 in Westfield Commerce, the New Jersey Italian and Kean University campus, 1000 Mor- recently earned a merit badge concerning conservation of the Earth’s natural Italian-American Heritage Commis- ris Avenue in Union. For more infor- resources. Pictured, left to right, are: Andrew Marino, Andrew Gates, Ryan sion and Accent Public Relations are mation, please call the Greater Eliza- Ingram, David Hart, who taught the boys about fish and wildlife conservation; organizing the one-day symposium. beth Chamber of Commerce at (908) Eric Rachman, Eric Hagstrom and Brian Hart. Among the speakers will be Dr. 355-7600.

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A Goldberger, a Westfield resident and published essayist and poet, she has television producer and communi- also written and produced numerous cations teacher, has been named videos for the Roselle Park Board of Roselle Park High Education and commu- School’s (RPHS) 2002- nity. 2003 Governor’s Teacher Roselle Park school Recognition Award recipi- board member, Luane ent. She has also been Cindea, stated, “Ms. named Teacher of the Year Accardi-Goldberger is a at RPHS. caring, creative, dedicated Ms. Accardi- and involved educator who Goldberger, who holds a instills in her students a Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred LeComte for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTRACTING FOR KIDS...Mountainside School officials signed the contract at Bachelor of Arts Degree love of learning, not for Deerfield School with Otto Construction last Friday for the completion of Beechwood GUYS AND DOLLS...Westfield High School students gathered at the Rock’s in English and a Masters just today, but for a life- home last Friday night prior to going to the Senior Prom. Pictured above, from Joanne Accardi-Goldberger School. Adults pictured from left are: Board Member Pat Knodel, Chief School the left are: Bobby Johnston and Nikki LeBlanc, Lisa Venetia and Mike Nardi, Degree in Education from time.” Administrator Gerald Schaeller, Board member John Perrin, Paul Otto, Board Kevin Lantz and Jamie Spector, Megan Connors and Andrew Regenstreich, Rutgers University, has taught for 17 Recently, Ms. Accardi- Member Mary Beth Schaumberg and Business Administrator Paul Vizzuso. Cari Rock and Mark Grzeda. years. Goldberger, along with 112 educa- Ms. Accardi-Goldberger currently tors in Union County, was honored serves as the co-producer of Roselle at a Union County Teacher Recogni- Professionals Teach Tools WF/MS Red Cross Offers tion breakfast, which was hosted by Villanova University the Union County Superintendents’ Roundtable and the state Depart- Of Trade at Career Day Lifesaving Skill Courses Graduates Hogan ment of Education. WESTFIELD – Edison Interme- and many more. WESTFIELD – Laurie Ann Hogan Special speakers included State diate School students in Westfield Adults began their presentations WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ offered on Saturday, August 2 from 9 Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. and state considered their future careers on to classes at 8:30 a.m. and continued Mountainside Chapter of the American a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This course is intended of Westfield graduated Magna Cum Red Cross has released their summer for individuals who have the duty to Laude from Villanova University Department of Education Commis- May 21 during the school’s sixth for three periods. The format was to course/classes in lifesaving skills. respond to emergencies such as life- with a Bachelor’s Degree in Com- sioner Dr. William Librera. annual Career Awareness Day. introduce sixth, seventh and eighth The Community CPR class will be guards, EMT’s, health professionals and munications and minor in Sociology Ms. Accardi-Goldberger has been Over 25 adults addressed students grader to at least three careers. hosted three times. This one-day course facility directors. on May 18. a resident of Westfield for over 25 in small groups, talking about their Edison School Guidance Counse- teaches participants adult, child and in- For people that hold a current certifi- A member of Phi Beta Kappa years. She resides in town with her occupations, training and education. lor Gloria White-James welcomed fant CPR. The first date is on Saturday, cation but need to renew, renewal classes Honor Society, Laurie was also re- husband, Michael Goldberger, and The speakers included a scientist, speakers and thanked them for vol- June 7, the second on Saturday, July 12 are being offered on Sunday, June 8 her daughter, Erin, who is a junior at FBI agent, U.S. Coast Guard Marine unteering information to the students. and again on Saturday, August 23. All from 12:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 1 cently inducted into the Alpha Rho Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the Com- Westfield High School. Inspector, judges, attorneys, enter- “We feel it is our responsibility to classes are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22 tainer/singer, K-9 police, private in- provide as much information as pos- CPR can be taken separately on these from 6 to 10:30 p.m. and again on Tues- munication Honor Society of President’s List Includes days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. day, August 12 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Villanova, for her exceptional vestigator, social workers, doctors, sible to guide our students in becom- Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resus- All trainings take place at the Ameri- achievements in the classroom. Christine Marie Brock athletic director and trainer, website ing productive and self-sufficient citation) will be held on Tuesday, June can Red Cross Chapter House, located at In the fall, Laurie will enter gradu- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains designer, photo journalist, astrono- members of our society,” stated Ms. 17 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. This course 321 Elm Street in Westfield. Pre-regis- ate school to continue her studies. resident Christine Marie Brock has mer, hairdresser, costume designer, White-James. teaches participants how to deal with tration is required and space is limited. A 1999 graduate of Westfield High been placed on the President’s List at television news producer, financial Guidance counselors Carol Gerson choking, breathing and cardiac emer- For more information, please visit the School, she is the daughter of Mr. Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, advisor, travel and transportation rep- and Kerri Hecker also assisted in gencies. The class will also include train- Chapter House, call (908) 232-7090 or resentative for the United Nations, coordinating the morning’s event. ing in AED (automated external defibril- e-mail to [email protected]. and Mrs. Edward Hogan of Westfield. N.C. for the 2003 spring semester. lation) use. This course is also offered on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. MS Library to Hold nlimited The Chelsea at Fanwood and again on Saturday, August 16 from 15 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ is pleased to host an 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Yard Sale on June 7 U Infant CPR classes will be held on MOUNTAINSIDE — The Friends ommunications 908.654.6440 Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., C HERB FESTIVAL of the Mountainside Public Library and again on Wednesday, July 30 from ...with a variety of herbs to purchase 5:30 to 9 p.m. This course covers chok- are sponsoring their annual yard sale at the library on Saturday, June 7, wireless ing, breathing emergencies and CPR for Authorized Retailer Presented by Cheryl Wiley, Professional Herb Grower and Owner of “Herbs Spice Everything Nice” infants (0 to 12-months-old). Child CPR, from 9 a.m. to noon. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES WF PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Classes of 23-24 in 4th Grade — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Not Unreasonable or Unusual DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: By William Foley, Superintendent New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Westfield Public Schools Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association While I understand that parents are scribes the distribution. rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey advocates for their children, as they should As you can see, I allocated the 22 sharp enough to discern this deception P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue be, I would like to assure those concerned positions as equitably as I could, staying of diction? parents from Franklin School as well as the Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 within the policy. Wilson has 100 stu- If you can guess one correctly – good general public that class sizes of 23 or 24 dents, so four sections in that school guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 in the fourth grade are not unreasonable or would make 25. Washington, which has vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at unusual. I would also like to clarify the the smallest class size, has 58 pupils but you get all four – You must have a lot of process that takes place in determining two sections would create classes of 29. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 class sizes for each school year. I must balance staffing based on dis- All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Enrollments for next year are not set trict needs and not on which school hap- come from the board game Diction in stone, since experience has proven pens to have an extra room. Every year Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte that children move in, out and around throughout the district I have consoli- Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Westfield over the summer. We do need dated smaller primary classes as they 1. Pertussis – Whooping cough Suzette F. Stalker Michael L. Bartiromo to make plans now to continue to pro- move up in the grades. Wilson will see a David B. Corbin 2. Spiv – A person who lives by his COMMUNITY MARKETING & PRODUCTION vide an excellent teaching staff for our third grade go from five sections to four wits, without doing any work Jennifer Pinto ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS Robert P. Connelly students. Based on current enrollments with class sizes increasing from 18 to 22 3. Splecheuchan – A tobacco or money and kindergarten registrations, I pro- and 23. At McKinley School in both 2001 NEWS & REPORTING Karen M. Hinds MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS pouch jected 135 elementary positions district- and 2002 I consolidated second and third Lauren S. Pass OFFICE MANAGER Ben Corbin 4. Limocolous – Living in mud wide or one additional position over this grade classes. It happened at Franklin and ASSIGNMENT EDITOR SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION PRICE year. This is based on a stable elemen- Jefferson in both 1998 and 1999. CARUCAGE One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 tary enrollment, with the exception of Obviously, hiring another teacher be- 1. An uproar; clamor kindergarten, which has a greater in- yond the 135 budgeted positions has a 2. A wolverine; badger crease than we anticipated. financial impact. As in the past, however, if 3. An itinerate tinker; vagrant; gypsy I assign staff based on enrollment elementary class sizes reach 25 or 26 before 4. Act of plowing We Salute the 22 Year Pioneer Tradition district wide. Enrollment is too variable the opening of school, I will recommend to ABATJOUR among six elementary schools with six the board an additional teacher. We did that 1. One who steals herds of cattle, in different grade levels to assume that all for a Franklin third grade in 2000, increas- distinction from one who steals a head or Of The Westfield Cup Soccer Tournament class sections in every school will re- ing it from four to five when class sizes two main the same. I have to account for started to reach 26 during the summer. 2. Skylight that admits or deflects One thing quietly slipped through in Westfield became too difficult. Necessarily, people have kindergarten and first grade, which are If the enrollment holds as I have fore- light last week during Memorial Day weekend. That become so busy with other matters or needs. merely projections when I finalize the casted, Franklin will be one of the few 3. A slaughterhouse for animals budget in February. For example, there schools in the district that will have both 4. A daydreamer was the absence of the Annual Westfield Cup, the We understand that the Westfield Soccer Asso- will be another kindergarten session at a music and art room. This will benefit THOOID regional soccer tournament. This was to be the ciation is alive and well – and that our kids are Franklin School in the fall, with an addi- all of the students at Franklin. 1. A follower of Thoth, the ancient 23rd year for the event, but it didn’t happen. Some participating in athletics at a high level. Town tional teacher for that session. I share with parents the goal of pre- Egyptian god of learning and magic I am guided by board policy to keep paring our students to achieve excel- 2. One who endures great pain or of you noticed and called. Administrator James Gildea recently informed elementary class sizes within 18 - 25, with lence. I believe we can do that with the suffering As reported last year in the newspaper: “Soccer the town council that the number of teams in an effort to maintain the lower range in the class sizes I have recommended. Board 3. Wolflike; a jackal teams from all over the Northeast will come to Westfield soars above all of the other area towns. primary grades (K – 3). We can argue policies were created to provide a high 4. Of or pertaining to a bed, especially about what the best class sizes should be, quality of education to all of our students a marriage bed Westfield over Memorial Day weekend to com- It’s heartwarming. Local children are not without but if class sizes of 23 and 24 are no longer as equitably as possible. Student achieve- GYMNOTUS pete in the 22nd Annual Westfield Cup, one of the opportunity or variety. Children in Westfield are acceptable what should the number be? ment thrives in Westfield, where our 1. South American freshwater elec- oldest and prestigious soccer tournaments in New offered a multitude of sports from soccer and Many parents in this community remem- fourth graders scored nearly 100 percent tric eel ber when class sizes over 26 were not above state standards in the most re- 2. A naked cell or mass of protoplasm Jersey. The 2002 Cup features one of the most football, to softball and baseball, to lacrosse and uncommon. These parents, now with high cently published scores on the Elemen- 3. A sports meet interesting tournaments ever with teams compet- field hockey. Much of this evolution is probably school and even college age students, ques- tary School Proficiency Assessment 4. An animal having one side male ing in 11 different flights. Over a thousand players good. tion low class sizes and higher taxes. Per- (ESPA). Furthermore, Westfield High and the other side female haps the responses from our community ranging in age from eight to 19 are registered to In the world of youth soccer and other sports School juniors recently ranked second in Fourth Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size Range WF Class Size Policy attend.” like gymnastics, the child is driven to vie at the When the Westfield Cup was inaugurated nearly highest and most competitive level so as to get Franklin 93 4 -1 23.3 23 23 23 24 Should be Consistent a quarter of a century ago, there were few (if any) noticed – often to get, not only the satisfaction of Jefferson 89 4 -1 22.3 22 22 22 23 like it in New Jersey. Those who gave birth to and standing out for playing well, but also for that For All Schools McKinley 46 2 0 23.0 23 23 After reading the letters in The nurtured this tournament were pioneers – they set college scholarship. Sometimes the hometown Tamaques 79 4 0 19.8 20 20 20 1 9 Westfield Leader published May 29, I the standard. league or high school program just doesn’t seem Washington 58 3 0 19.3 19 19 20 too am dumbfounded. Now it seems that there are many soccer tourna- good enough. There are “select teams” and “trav- Wilson 100 5 1 20.0 20 20 20 20 20 How is it that a class size policy that Sub Total 465 22 -1 is equally applied across all schools ments throughout the state, many are set up and eling teams” that beckon for attention and that are would be considered “misguided?” As run like businesses, for profit – unlike the Westfield geared to catching the eye of recruiters. survey will help me strike a better balance the state among comparable school dis- we at McKinley School have been told Cup, which was always run for the kids as a We would like to acknowledge the pioneering between the expectations of elementary tricts on the High School Proficiency numerous times, just because a class- room is available does not mean that we nonprofit, volunteer venture. effort of those that for more than two decades parents and the larger community. Assessment. More than 80 percent of The projected enrollment charts dis- Westfield High School seniors scored can use it as we (McKinley community) The farmlands of western and central New Jer- made the Westfield Cup what it was. As they see played at the Board of Education meet- 500 (the national average) or above on see fit. The district holds all classrooms sey provide more open space enabling many well- tournaments crop up throughout many parts of the ing on May 20 were based on grade the mathematics section of the SAT and and any vacant classroom can be used to house cross-district programs (e.g., groomed soccer fields. These fields are more state, they can take solace to the contribution that levels throughout the district. In the case 72 percent scored 500 or better on the of fourth grade I projected 22 positions verbal portion. These current seniors, ALPS or the new G&T program, Special available to use and easier to keep up than the over their work had to this success. based on this year’s third grade enroll- when they attended Franklin School, Ed) or specials for that specific school. used fields of Westfield and surrounding commu- Perhaps, it is nostalgia for the memories of ment and used the Board Policy on class had class sizes of 24. Class sizes have “overflowed to 23 to 24 size as my guide. The chart herein de- students each” in not only the upper nities. simpler days as we notice the absence of our local, (see Page 5 for more charts, letters.) grades at McKinley, but for second and It seems too that obtaining volunteers to run, Westfield Cup. And maybe it’s best that this third graders for the past two years. We administer, raise funds and manage the affair mantle be turned over to others and to other ways. currently have a second grade class that has 24 general education students en- Letters to the Editor rolled and three special education stu- Class Sizes Should dents who join this class for all of the WF Resident Says Class Size Equity specials (e.g., gym, art, etc.) for a total of Be the Same at All WF Franklin Parents Will Challenge 27 students. We have extra classrooms that could house a third second grade Elementary Schools Is Social Contract, Fairness Concept class at McKinley as well. I am certain Do the principles of fairness and equal- Board of Ed. on Class Size Plan that every school in the district could ity matter in Westfield? The outrage expressed in recent let- are elected town-wide, not within a par- Parents of current third graders at the powered to override Dr. Foley, it is their give similar examples of class sizes that Isn’t a school district legally and ethi- ters to the editor about class size issues ticular school. The parents threatening Franklin School met on May 29 to plan policy not to do so. The Franklin parents are on the high end of the range. cally obligated to avoid discrimination demonstrates a profound lack of knowl- school board members with recalls, and both immediate and long-term responses suggest that the entire town take a close I am also puzzled by the claim that there and required to fairly treat all students as edge of the issues and a profound lack of attempting to imply a quid pro quo situ- to Dr. Foley’s plan of consolidating next look at this policy. It is a natural assump- are sufficient funds for this additional equals? respect for the residents of Westfield. I ation of electoral support for small class- year’s fourth grade. This plan would tion that the elected Board members class. The elementary school budget for If Franklin parents are successful in sincerely hope recent letters about class room paybacks is what is truly “aston- cause class size to swell by 25-30 per- were put in place to safeguard the inter- 2003-2004 reflects all of the puts and takes having the board reduce the elementary size represent a vocal minority among ishing” in this situation. cent at Franklin School. ests of the taxpayer constituency. If this across the district. While the absolute num- class size to 23 or less, then the revised Westfield parents. These attitudes expressed in print are Dr. Foley (Superintendent of the is not the case, the town may want to ber of teachers may not have changed, it policy must be fairly and consistently Class sizes have been hotly debated shameful, and all parents should support Westfield Public Schools) unveiled his come together and change the current does not mean that what was in place this applied for all six elementary schools in for years in all schools in the district, and their elected board members in making plan at the May 20 Board of Education charter and policies of the Board to re- year for a particular school would remain the district. The Superintendent and classes of 23, as would be the largest tough decisions of where and how to meeting, which was attended by a con- flect a greater input from the people. the same for next year. Budgeting is a zero Board must fairly allocate the teachers sections in Franklin School, would cer- allocate your tax money. A lot of work tingent of Franklin parents. Attendees at the meeting felt that this sum game and an increase in one area in the district, among approximately tainly be welcomed in the other schools and effort was undoubtedly put into these During the question and answer pe- issue, along with the current debate over necessitates a reduction in another area. 2,150 children in Jefferson, Tamaques, in the district. decisions, and board members fully knew riod, the parents ascertained that this eighth grade sports — as well as any single If it is determined by the board that 24- McKinley, Washington and Wilson as Some themes present in the recent that the decisions would be unpopular consolidation at Franklin was motivated school issues that they were not aware of 25 is too high and thus detrimental to a well as the 570 children in Franklin. letters to the editor note comment. First, with some parents. The board members by neither budgetary nor space concerns. — might be a red flag that the citizens of student’s ability to obtain a sound educa- equity is not merely an “ill defined and should be applauded, not ridiculed and Rather, Dr. Foley’s agenda called for Westfield are ignoring or just not seeing. tion, then it must be applied across the Vincent Cronen ill conceived notion,” nor is it “a mis- threatened, for their willingness to make increased class size at Franklin for the The meeting participants were very Westfield board, whether minimum class sizes are guided notion” as indicated in the let- tough decisions in thoughtful service to purposes of equity with the other el- concerned that either the Board or Dr. met or not. While I too would like to see ters. Equity is a social contract that the community. ementary schools. Foley, or both, may not be carrying out small class sizes (especially in the pri- everyone, well almost everyone, under- Third, the “us versus them” mentality Further discussion and questions un- the mandate of the taxpayers. They felt mary grades), we cannot ignore the dollar Deadlines stands. Equity is about fairness. When present in recent letters does little good covered the fact that there are either that it was imperative to speak with all of General News - Friday 4pm impact of going to a policy that has class those advantaged in an inequitable sys- in moving toward a fair solution to a real class size or class space restraints at the other PTO’s in an effort to share sizes at 20 instead of 25 across the board. Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm tem (e.g., small classes in one school) problem. The real problem here is class McKinley, Washington and Wilson that information, unite, and determine if any In any case, McKinley and other Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm somehow see leveling the playing field size and decision rules used to determine lock in class size. Therefore, with equity town-wide action should be considered schools will insist on equitable treat- Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm (small classes in other schools) as disen- class size. I think most people would impossible, it is just a matter of which as a viable solution to a problem that ment across the district. I think that is Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm franchisement, I have to stop and won- agree that smaller class sizes are desir- end of the size spectrum that would be truly exists. anything but misguided. der what we are teaching our children able, particularly at the lower grades in To Reach Us applied to Franklin students. Jay Schuster about the nature of the world. It is abso- elementary school (i.e., K-3). So, with Dr. Foley has unilaterally chosen the Lynda Sperry E-Mail - [email protected] Westfield lutely unbelievable that some well-edu- that point of common ground, I chal- higher end. As reported in The Leader, Westfield Phone - (908) 232-4407 cated, affluent citizens of Westfield have lenge parents to do the math, and crunch and as is evident in the Letters to the Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 such negative reactions to the concept of the class size numbers district wide, and Editor section of the newspaper, Franklin WF Republican Betty LaRosa States PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 fairness. try to offer a useful solution. parents clearly felt that they floated the Submittal Formats Second, I am glad to see people admit The only solution I see offered so far bond issue and approved the recent bud- Party Profits With Primary Competition Email Photos, articles & Ads in print that they vote in school board in press is give us what WE want. I wish get as planning to ensure against this elections to support only their schools. it were only that simple. type of class size. Further, this class was Union County Republican Chairman, deemed pro tem representatives, not “in- For more information, see After all, the duty of a school board is to Kenneth Sumner forced to attend kindergarten in trailers Ron Frigerio, took exception to our N.J. cumbents, ” and that their terms should uphold educational standards in the com- www.goleader.com/help Westfield and libraries while their classrooms were Assembly Primary campaign ad. That expire on the primary date. Nor should munity, which indicates why these seats being built. A recurrent theme heard at ad stated: “Elected officials should be those pro tem representatives have ac- this meeting centered on fixing a prob- elected, not appointed by party bosses.” cess to campaign resources and endorse- lem that did not exist. Though the primary is behind us, the ments not afforded other primary candi- In direct response to this meeting, the party can profit from continued discus- dates. Franklin PTO focused on, and began to sion of events of the past four months. In Union County, for example, Re- tackle, the immediate issue — providing We entered the primary for the N.J. publicans are discouraged from running the children with the best resources and Assembly precisely because in Febru- in primaries when “it is not an open conditions to provide for an optimum- ary party insiders once again filled va- seat.” I, and others on our slate, were learning environment. Committees were cated seats via a special convention, asked by party bosses to drop our candi- set up to begin campaigns on many thereby circumventing the democratic dacies for that, and other reasons. Mr. fronts — petitions, e-mails, letter writ- process and shutting out the grass roots. Frigerio was one of those who asked us ing and meetings with Dr. Foley. Con- That is an affront to representative de- to drop out. Indeed, party leaders suc- cerned that all of the relevant informa- mocracy. ceeded in getting two members of our tion seems to come from, and is con- Mr. Frigerio is correct in saying that slate to quit. trolled by Dr. Foley, the PTO also vowed the law requires that vacancies be filled The National Republican Platform to continue independent fact-finding to in that manner. He is mistaken in calling also declares: “The principal cure for better educate the public. these conventions “the grass roots.” With the ills of democracy is greater partici- While looking at the long-term goals, over 38,000 registered Republicans in pation in the political process by more it became quickly apparent to those at the 21st Legislative District, fewer than citizens.” the meeting that the key issue centers on 400 “elected” two of our three state For that reason our candidacies should accountability — both for Dr. Foley and legislators at that February convention. have been welcomed by Ron Frigerio the Board of Education. What is most offensive about Mr. and other party members, not discour- While the Franklin situation may be Frigerio’s criticism is his complaint that aged and denounced. considered a “local” problem affecting a I “never presented (myself) to either the Our ad also cites a Star-Ledger edito- portion of the town, the accountability local township committee or the county rial, which calls the N.J. Legislature “a factor involves the entire town and every committee as a candidate.” boys’ club” and declares: “More women school. Dr. Foley’s actions in this matter I am an American citizen whose right must take the plunge (into running for were unilateral and autonomous, done to run for office is not predicated on my office) if the problem of the boys’ club is under the guise of “administrative deci- presenting myself to anyone. Citizens going to be solved.” sion.” The Franklin parents were quite do not need party permission to exercise Mr. Frigerio explained that of the 13 concerned about how any one person their constitutional rights. candidates for the Assembly nomina- could make such important decisions. It might be helpful for Mr. Frigerio to tion, two were women, and that the As Franklin parents tried to rally the read the National Republican Platform. convention was an equally divided group local municipal officials, they were It states: “The Republican party affirms of men and women, by no means “a shocked and angered to learn that the that any regulation of the political pro- boys’ club.” We’re glad, but that doesn’t municipal government in Westfield has cess must not infringe upon the rights of alter the fact that elected officials should “no weight” with, or influence over, the the people to full participation in the be elected, not appointed by party Board (of Education). political process.” We agree, and for bosses.” At the May 20 meeting, the board that reason believe that legislators cho- Betty LaRosa clearly stated that, while they are em- sen by the convention system should be Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 5 WHPC To Hold 11th Annual Devlin Commendations Day WESTFIELD — The Westfield on the front door and added col- Historic Preservation Commission umns, using plans from original con- (WHPC) will hold its 11th Annual struction. The owners are also being Devlin Commendations Program on recognized for period appropriate Thursday, June 12, at 8 p.m. in the painting and landscaping of their Municipal Council Chambers to rec- house. ognize residents, businesses, and Another award will be given to the organizations that have completed Friends of Mindowaskin Park and renovations and/or restorations that the Town of Westfield for the total have enhanced the character of their recreation of the Historic Overlook property. at Mindowaskin Park. Mr. and Mrs. James Brucia will be In addition, an award will be pre- honored for the addition and restora- sented to David Rogers for his untiring tion they recently completed at 15 efforts on this project. He researched PLAY BALL…First grade Brownies of Troop No. 99 capped off their first year Stoneleigh Park. Since purchasing and designed the plans for the Historic of service and fun as color guards at the Somerset Patriots baseball game on their 1920 home four years ago, they Overlook, recreating the 1928 design. Friday, May 9. Shown here with their troop banner, right to left, are: Caitlyn have enclosed an existing screen In addition, David Rogers ordered the Tierney, Belle Hutchins, Maddie Katz, Leader Lynne Tierney, Rachel Holtzman, Evan Weinberg of the Junior Optimist Club porch, enlarged and renovated their granite and installed the entire Over- Emma Kao, Rachel Kaufman, Lydia Seaman, Shea Fitzpatrick, Nora Moriarty, WINNING WINTER PHOTOGRAPH...Containing the elements of a winning kitchen and adjoining family room, look façade at Mindowaskin Park. The and Audrey Bangs. photograph -- composition, central theme, visual quality and depth. This and redesigned the adjacent patio. WHPC feels the community is the photograph was judged first place for grades 3 through 5 by the Junior Optimist Club of Westfield. Their architect also installed a canopy beneficiary of this endeavor. Photo Contest Winners Letters to the Editor, continued from Page 4 Named by Jr. Optimists WF Resident Voices Concern Over WESTFIELD–The Junior Opti- stone, 1st place. Current South Avenue Deck Plan mist Club of Westfield has announced The Junior Optimist Club was the winners of its second annual pho- formed in 1996 by the Optimist Club I write this letter to voice my concern this? I think not. tography contest for children and of Westfield. It consists of Westfield over the current plans for the construc- The plans for such a structure are tion of a South Avenue parking deck and before the Mayor and council for their teens in grades kindergarten through High School students. The Junior retail-apartment structure. review and consideration now. It’s time 12. The theme for this year’s contest Optimist Club is involved in com- I commend those who volunteered for the silent majority to let their views was “Winter in Westfield.” The win- munity service projects such as the their time and effort for the Parking be known. ners in each age bracket were as Recreation Commission’s Haunted Advisory Committee and the prepara- tion of the 2002 Final Report, which William West follows: For grades K-2: Daniel House, the Tamaques Fun Run, Westfield Connolly 1st place, Ethan Frisch 2nd PANDA Drug Awareness Week, and recommended North and South side place; For grades 3-5: Evan Weinberg the Holiday Toy Drive. decks. However, the justification and rationale for construction of the pro- 1st place, Meghan Cleary 2nd place; For more information, please call Former WF Student Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times posed South Avenue parking deck, in HIDDEN PERCH...If you look carefully at the top of the Christmas Tree in For grades 6-8: Lauren Finestein 1st club advisor Russ Finestein at (973) particular, is not well supported. The Supports Dr. Foley’s place; For grades 9-12: Nick Brown- 635-4500. Westfield at the train station, you may notice the red tailed hawk watching over most relevant risk identified in the Re- matters. He is pictured above on his perch last Thursday morning. port for not building the South Avenue Motives and Goals WF Class Size Charts, continued from Page 4 structure is that: “commuters for whom I am writing in support of Superinten- a short (commuter parking) permit wait dent Dr. William Foley in response to list is important...will choose another recent letters of criticism. SP-F UNICO Awards Westfield Public Schools projected elementary classes for 2003-04: community.” Though I can understand a parent’s This may be a valid risk, but not desire to provide the best services for his Projected Class Sizes 200-304 adequate justification for a project of own child, Dr. Foley is charged with $13,500 in Scholarships (From William Foley, Supt. of WF Public Schools) this size and scope. In addition, the providing the best educations for SCOTCH PLAINS — Seven outstand- Raymond DiNizo and Lindsay Kindergarten K-Enroll K-Sections Change Class Size Range report may now be outdated; as there everyone’s children. Clearly, he has en- ing high school students were recog- Pennella were also acknowledged as re- appears to be a significant number of joyed long term success in that aim. nized at the annual Scotch Plains- cipients of the Brian Piccolo Award. Franklin 70 4 0.5 17.5 17 17 18 18 empty spaces each weekday in the South Perhaps the parties outraged by Fanwood UNICO scholarship awards Both students were awarded individual Jefferson 56 3 0 18.7 18 19 19 Avenue lot (my guess, up to 60 empty ‘Foley’s Folly’ did not attend or view the dinner on May 27. scholarships of $500. McKinley 40 2 0 20.0 20 20 spaces). most recent board of education meeting Held at Snuffy’s Pantangis Renais- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood chapter Tamaques 73 4 0 18.3 18 18 17 The sheer size of the proposed struc- in its entirety. Upon displaying the num- sance in Scotch Plains, the seven high of UNICO makes these awards possible Washington 51 3 0.5 17.0 17 17 17 ture currently being reviewed by the bers, Dr. Foley clearly demonstrated school seniors were awarded a total of through their fundraising efforts, includ- Wilson 77 4 0 19.3 19 19 19 20 town council (from Westfield Seafood that current enrollment does not demand $13,500 in acknowledgement of their ing the annual Frank J. Lestarchick Golf to the train station) is out of character five fourth grade sections at Franklin academic achievement, athletic excel- Classic to be held on Wednesday, June Sub Total 367 20 1 with the town and parking needs of a School. Furthermore, he explained that lence and leadership within the commu- 11, at the Royce Brook Golf Club in First Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size great majority of Westfield residents. the addition of a fifth section would be nity. Hillsborough. Franklin 92 5 0 18.4 18 18 18 19 19 The cost risk to taxpayers, safety issues irreversible due to teachers’ union hir- Alicia Cristiani, Philip Saraceno, Tay- As members of the service organiza- Jefferson 76 4 0 19.0 19 19 19 19 and associated traffic increase does not ing rules. If, in August, a genuine need lor Cole, Timothy Voelker and Daniel tion, the men and women of UNICO McKinley 54 3 0 18.0 18 18 18 justify construction of a huge deck for for a fifth section develops; Dr. Foley Rosenkrantz each received $2,500 in continue the 80-year-old tradition of sup- Tamaques 82 4 0 20.5 20 20 21 21 the single purpose of eliminating the can add that section with ease. Finally, memorial scholarships. These awards porting their communities and promot- estimated number of resident train com- Dr. Foley noted the extra-ordinary talent were created in tribute to several de- ing Italian culture. Washington 57 3 0 19.0 19 19 19 muters who are on the permit wait list, as of Franklin’s fourth grade teachers, one ceased UNICO members who exempli- For more information about the Scotch Wilson 97 5 0 19.4 20 20 19 19 19 identified in the report. of whom is a recent Philhower Award fied the Italian-American service Plains-Fanwood chapter of UNICO visit Sub Total 458 24 0 If the deck is not self-sustaining, it recipient. organization’s motto: “Service Above www.spfunico.org or call (908) 889- Second Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size will likely burden all taxpayers with its As noted at the board meeting, Self.” 2200, extension no. 1. Franklin 107 5 0 21.4 21 21 21 22 22 cost, and may allow non-resident com- Franklin’s profusion of available space Jefferson 81 4 0 20.3 20 20 20 21 muters parking access to defer its costs, does not by its very existence warrant further increasing residential traffic vol- unnecessary sections. Furthermore, Dr. McKinley 51 3 1 17.0 17 17 17 ume. Current permit holders will shoul- Foley has not cut sections. He has sim- Tamaques 83 4 0 20.8 20 21 21 21 der a monthly cost increase whether or ply allowed for the possibility of cutting Washington 57 3 0 19.0 19 19 19 not the deck is self-sustaining. sections; this may change in August. Wilson 95 5 0 19.0 19 19 19 19 19 Are there other compelling reasons Accusations of ‘arrogance’ and ‘mis- Sub Total 474 24 1 for building such an enormous structure guidance’ belie the superintendent’s true SPONSORED BY THE Third Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size along South Avenue? I find it difficult to abilities as a professional educator – one believe that adding nearly 500 parking who has provided consistently top-notch Franklin 103 5 0 20.6 20 20 21 21 21 spaces, retail stores and apartments on public education to all Westfield stu- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Jefferson 83 4 0 20.8 20 21 21 21 South Avenue will reduce traffic flow dents. McKinley 45 2 0 22.5 22 23 and improve safety in the area. Do Having enjoyed the benefits of a pub- Our 55th Year of Serving the Community Tamaques 78 4 0 19.5 19 19 20 20 Westfield residents and those in the Third lic education in Westfield myself, it Washington 69 3 0 23.0 23 23 23 and Fourth Wards in particular believe saddens me to see support turn so quickly Wilson 90 4 -1 22.5 22 22 23 23 to rebuke. Dr. Foley has clearly ex- Sub Total 468 22 -1 plained his motives and goals, and he The Westfield News & History has defended them with empirical evi- Fourth Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size dence – that is why the Board of Educa- Franklin 93 4 -1 23.3 23 23 23 24 In color on the ‘Net tion supports him Jefferson 89 4 -1 22.3 22 22 22 23 Perhaps some parents just didn’t lis- McKinley 46 2 0 23.0 23 23 goleader.com ten to what he had to say. Summerfest Tamaques 79 4 0 19.8 20 20 20 19 Kevin Johnson Washington 58 3 0 19.3 19 19 20 Westfield Wilson 100 5 1 20.0 20 20 20 20 20 Sub Total 465 22 -1 StreetFair Fifth Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size Franklin 107 5 0 21.4 21 21 21 22 22 Jefferson 102 5 2 20.4 20 20 20 21 21 Have you ever McKinley 48 2 0 24.0 24 24 Sunday, June 22nd Tamaques 82 4 0 20.5 20 20 21 21 Washington 51 3 -1 17.0 17 17 17 1 5 Wilson 87 4 0 21.8 22 22 22 21 experienced 1 a.m. to p.m. Sub Total 477 23 1 ( Rain Date: Sunday, June 29 )

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garden Tour to Benefit Reeves-Reed Arboretum SUMMIT – The June in Bloom: fall. One house has a conservatory Garden Tour 2003, a benefit for the with ferns, palms and a banana tree. Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, Outdoors, plants on the tour range will take place tomorrow and Satur- from a spectacular redwood to a crape day, June 6 and 7, and will feature myrtle. area gardens. Tickets bought the days of the tour The tour will take place between are $25; advance tickets are $20. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will be self- Advance tickets may be purchased at guided, so ticket holders may wan- The Garden Shop at Reeves-Reed der the gardens at their leisure and Arboretum, located at 165 Hobart according to their schedules. Avenue. Seven gardens will be showcased Proceeds help pay for the main- on the tour, including four in Sum- tenance of the Arboretum’s gar- mit, two in Short Hills and one in dens, which are open to the public New Providence. daily from sunrise to sunset. It also Besides plants, the gardens fea- helps pay for the facility’s environ- ture decorations including statuary, mental and horticultural education English urns, a stone loveseat and an programs. For more information, arbor. The garden in New Provi- please call (908) 273-8787, exten- dence has a koi pond with a water- sion no. 19. Training Courses to be Held At Fanwood-SP YMCA SCOTCH PLAINS – The Workshop registration includes a Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and full-day review, written examina- the National Dance Exercise Instruc- tion, two-year certificate and mem- tors Training Association (NDEITA) bership. will co-sponsor two public training Continuing education credits will FUR TRADER…Scotch Plains resident Frederick Ross, pictured above in events on Saturday and Sunday, July be offered on Sunday. This will con- period costume, will discuss 18th-century fur trading and trapping this Sunday, 26 and 27. sist of a five-hour workshop on nu- June 8, between 2 and 5 p.m. at the Miller-Cory House Museum, located at 614 Primary aerobic certification will trition that will give participants .5 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. Mr. Ross is a descendant of John Ross, Chief of Donna De Marco and John C. Povalac be featured on Saturday. Prospec- American Council on Exercise Con- the Cherokee Indian Nation. tive and current fitness instructors tinuing Education credits. will learn basic academic and prac- Attendees will examine the most tical application of teaching group current nutrition guidelines and learn Miller-Cory to Spotlight Ms. Donna De Marco exercise. No college, science or how to apply them to their nutrition teaching background is required. program, as well as those of their clients. Fur Trapping and Trading Scotch Plains Seniors Various topics will be covered, WESTFIELD – On Sunday, June adults, 50 cents for students and free Weds John C. Povalac including high protein-low carbo- 8, Frederick Ross of Scotch Plains for children under age six. Ms. Donna De Marco, the daugh- style, long gowns in plum and car- Set Manhattan Cruise hydrate diets, supplementation, will present a program on 18th-cen- On Saturday, June 14, the museum’s ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard De ried hand-tied bouquets of five large SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch water versus sports drinks and the tury fur trapping and trading be- volunteer staff will hold its annual Marco of Hamilton Square, was white calla lilies. Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- foods that provide maximum per- tween 2 and 5 p.m. at the Miller- “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale” from 9 a.m. married on Saturday, September 28, Brian Butler of Kansas City, Kan., mittee has planned a two-hour cruise formance benefits. Cory House Museum, located at 614 to 2 p.m. on the museum grounds. All to John C. Povalac. He is the son of a college friend of the bridegroom, around Manhattan on the Spirit Line Both programs will be held at the Mountain Avenue in Westfield. are invited to attend. There is no Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Povalac of and William Gottlick of Baltimore, for Wednesday, August 6. Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, lo- A descendant of John Ross, Chief admission fee and the rain date is the Westfield. a childhood friend of the bride- The bus will leave promptly at cated at 1340 Martine Avenue in of the Cherokee Indian Nation, Mr. following Saturday, June 21. The afternoon ceremony took groom, were the best men. 9:45 a.m. from the parking lot at the Scotch Plains, beginning at 8 a.m. Ross will appear dressed in period For further information about mu- place at the Holy Cross Church in Serving as ushers were Gonz rear of the Municipal Building, lo- Space is limited. For registration costume and display animal furs and seum activities or volunteer oppor- Baltimore, Md., with the Reverend Medina of Kansas City, Mo., along cated at 430 Park Avenue. information, please call (800) AERO- Indian trading goods. He will also tunities, please call the museum of- Paul Maillet officiating. A recep- with Brian Eveleth and Gary Baker, A buffet will be included, along BIC or visit www.ndeita.com. explain the life and times of trappers fice at (908) 232-1776. The museum tion followed at the Radisson Inner both of Baltimore. All are college with music for listening or dancing. NDEITA is a non-profit agency dedi- John McDonald and Daniel Ross, will close for the summer and reopen Harbor Hotel in Baltimore. friends of the bridegroom. There will also be time to stroll on cated to offering education and certi- who lived among and traded with the in September. Given in marriage by her father, A 1992 graduate of Notre Dame the open-air deck and view the New fication to all interested individuals. Cherokee Indians around the 1780s. the bride wore a princess-style, A- High School in Lawrenceville, the York skyline and the Statue of Lib- Sherry Lange of Cranford and Janet line, sleeveless gown designed and bride earned a Bachelor of Science erty, among other sites. Murphy of Kenilworth will prepare Newcomers to Hold handmade by her mother, Mrs. degree in Mass Communications in Registration is already underway seasonal foods over the open hearth. Stephanie De Marco. Her gown had 1996 from Towson State University for residents of Scotch Plains, who Katherine Burke Visitors will be able to sample taste Ladies Dinner Out a trim of hand-sewn pearls and crys- in Towson, Md. She is a business may sign up through Friday, June 13, treats prepared by the cooks. WESTFIELD — The Westfield tal beading along the sweetheart reporter for The Washington Times at a cost of $28. Space permitting, Born to Hamiltons Costumed docents will guide visi- Newcomers Club has scheduled a neckline and the hem. She carried a in Washington, D.C. non-residents may register beginning Kim and Jeffrey Hamilton, Jr. of tors through the restored farmhouse Ladies Dinner Out for Tuesday, mid-sized, hand-tied bouquet of The bridegroom graduated from Monday, June 9, for $30. Maplewood have announced the and answer questions about life in June 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Beana’s black magic roses, dark purple calla Westfield High School in 1990 and All registrations must be done in birth of their daughter, Katherine early America. The last tour will Mexican Restaurant, 986-988 St. lilies, lisianthus and lavender free- from Blair Academy in Blairstown the Recreation Office, Room 113, of Burke Hamilton, on Thursday, May begin at 4 p.m. The museum’s gift Georges Avenue in Rahway. sia, tied with white organza ribbon. in 1991. He received a Bachelor of the Municipal Building. For further 8, at 9:44 p.m. at Overlook Hospi- shop features a variety of Colonial For further information, please Ms. Kelly Gregory of Boston, Science degree in Civil Engineer- information, please call (908) 889- tal in Summit. reproductions, cookbooks, crafts and call Alicia Weaver at (908) 654- Mass. and Ms. Deborah Bakun of ing in 1996 from the University of 2084 or (908) 322-6700, extension Katherine weighed 7 pounds and educational items. 5373 or Genevieve Davy at (908) Hamilton Square, both childhood Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is no. 220. 6 ounces and measured 20¼ inches Admission to the museum is $2 for 789-4842. friends of the bride, were the maids a project engineer at Baltimore Land in length at birth. of honor. Design Group in Hunt Valley, Md. Caccavale-Boyle Earns She joins her sister, Emma, age The bridal attendants included The couple hosted a rehearsal din- 20 months. 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THE WORKER BEES ARE BACK…Members of the Rake and Hoe Garden (908) 272-4456 Club of Westfield returned to the Miller-Cory House Museum, located at 614 Mountain Avenue, this spring. Club members help to maintain the grounds and Owner on Job • No Subs many historic gardens at the museum.

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Martine Avenue • Fanwood • (908) 322-4008 (908) 233-8811 Needle or Needle Free An Ying Monday-Friday 9-9 • Saturday 9-6 • Sunday 10-5 505 E. Broad St. Westfield (908) 654-7304 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 7 DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE Arthur Bliwise, 83, Retailer, Was Active – Obituaries – Jeannette Powers, 80, Accountant In Rotary, Little League, Fund Drives DEATH NOTICE With Critikon Inc. For 20 Years Jeannette M. Powers, 80, of Glen Mrs. Powers is survived by a son, Arthur L. Bliwise, a former Association, an organizer of the Anne Kaslusky, 54, Awarded Patents; Gardner died on Saturday, May 31, at Gerald E. Powers and his wife, Ellen, of Mountainside retailer for 38 years, Mountainside Little League and as a Hunterdon Medical Center in Fanwood; a daughter, Jeanne L. Dutka died on Thursday, May 22, in Florida. member of the Boy Scout Commit- Volunteer For YMCA World Service Flemington. and her husband, Alan, of Lebanon; a He was 83 years old and lived in tee. He also participated in commu- She was born in Avoca, Pa. and had sister, Muriel Allford of West Pittston, Pa. Stuart, Fla. for the past 25 years. He nity fund drives. Anne Kaslusky, 54, of Palmyra, ence degree in Engineering, she ad- lived in Bound Brook for 35 years, and four grandchildren, Kristin and Erin had suffered from Alzheimer’s dis- Professional affiliations included Va., formerly of Westfield, died on ditionally earned a Master of Busi- Tampa, Fla. for eight years and Dutka and Adam and Matthew Powers. ease for several years. the Union County and New Jersey Wednesday, May 28, at her residence ness Administration degree from Whitehouse for 15 years before mov- Private graveside services were held Mr. Bliwise became co-owner of Package Stores Associations and the after a prolonged illness. Farleigh Dickinson University and a ing to Glen Gardner one year ago. at the Union Cemetery in Lebanon. Bliwise, Inc. in 1940 with his brother, National Federation of Independent Born in Bir- Masters of Engi- Mrs. Powers was an accountant A memorial service will take place Daniel. He was also a partner in H. Businesses. mingham, En- neering from Im- employed by Critikon Inc., a division at the Round Valley United Methodist K. Holding Company. The Bliwise After spending his entire life in gland on Decem- perial College of of Johnson & Johnson, for 20 years. Church in Lebanon on Saturday, June family was one of the earliest retail- Mountainside, Mr. Bliwise and his ber 13, 1948, she London, England. She worked in the Raritan and Bound 7, at 1 p.m. ers in Mountainside and was men- wife retired to Florida in 1978. He is was the daughter Mrs. Kaslusky Brook offices and retired from the Memorial donations may be made tioned and pictured in the “History survived by his wife of 61 years, of June Catcheside and her husband Tampa, Fla. office in 1987. to the Round Valley United Methodist of Mountainside, 1895-1945,” by Marion F. Bliwise; his daughter, Hope Smith of North were members for She was a member of the Round Church, 30 Main Street, Lebanon, Jean Hesketh Hershey. Goodsite of Stuart, Fla.; his son, Catasauqua, Pa. 20 years of the Valley United Methodist Church in N.J. 08833 or to the Hunterdon Medi- He attended Rutgers University in Glen of Short Hills; his daughter-in- and the late Rich- First Baptist Lebanon. cal Center Foundation, 2100 Wescott Newark, where he was a member of law, Cherie Bliwise, and two grand- ard Smith. She Church of She was predeceased by four broth- Drive, Flemington, N.J. 08822. the Beta Sigma Ro fraternity. Addi- sons, Ged Bliwise of Short Hills and was a 1966 gradu- Westfield. She ers, George Phethean, Jack Phethean, Arrangements were by the Kearns tionally, he was a Charter Member Scott Goodsite of Raleigh, N.C. ate of Westfield was also a mem- Edward Phethean and Glenn Funeral Home in Whitehouse. and Past President of the Donations may be made to the High School. ber of the Society Phethean, and by a sister, Alice Miller. June 5, 2003 Mountainside Rotary Club and a Alzheimer’s Association. She was a Plas- of Plastics Engi- Rotary District Governor Represen- Funeral services and burial took tics Engineer for neers and the tative for New Jersey. place on Friday, May 23, at Forest 25 years with American Society Warren R. Griffin, Honored Bowler; Mr. Bliwise’s other community ac- Hills Memorial Park in Palm City, Celanese Ameri- of Testing and tivities included serving as Past Presi- Fla. cas Corporation of Measures. She Served During Cuban Missile Crisis dent of the Mountainside Business June 5, 2003 Summit and held was an avid vol- Warren R. Griffin of Westfield died Fame in 1976. Mr. Griffin, who once several patents for unteer for YMCA on Tuesday, May 27, at the Foothill bowled a 297 game, belonged to many Robert A. Giegerich, Sr., 81, Salesman; Liquid Crystal World Service, Acres Nursing Home in Hillsborough. bowling leagues at Clark Lanes, Echo Polymer Pro- traveling to Asia Born in Elizabeth, he resided in Lanes, Edison Lanes and Jersey Lanes. Saw Action During Normandy Invasion cesses. Anne Kaslusky and Russia. Linden from 1940 until 1960, when Surviving are his wife, Annette Robert A. Giegerich, Sr., 81, of He was predeceased by his wife, Mrs. Kaslusky In addition to he moved to Westfield. Cardillo Griffin; a brother, Ronald Westfield died on Saturday, May 24, Ethel O’Brien Giegerich. was the recipient of the New Jersey her mother, she is survived by her Mr. Griffin had worked as a mobile Griffin, and two sisters, Janice Fodor at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Surviving are a son, Robert A. Tribute to Women in Industry Award husband, Stanley A. Kaslusky, to crane operator for Public Service Elec- and Georgeann Kaspriski. Belair, Md. Giegerich, Jr. of Fanwood; a daugh- in 1996. whom she was a devoted wife; a tric and Gas in Elizabeth for 39 years Services were held on Friday, May Born in Elizabeth, he lived in ter, Nancy Jane Andrews of Joppa A graduate of Newark College of daughter, Jennifer Estrella, and her prior to retiring in 1997. 30, in the Good Shepherd Mauso- Westfield for two years. Town, Md.; a brother, John F. Engineering with a Bachelor of Sci- husband, Jose, of Miami, Fla.; three He was called to active duty during leum of St. Gertrude Cemetery in Mr. Giegerich had worked as a Giegerich of Irving, Tex.; six grand- sons, Stephen Holt of New York, the Cuban Missile Crisis, serving in Colonia. tobacco salesman for 25 years at M. children and a great-granddaughter. Robert D. Kozimor, 65 N.Y., Gordon Kaslusky of Palmyra, the United States Navy. Arrangements were under the di- Bergen & Sons in Elizabeth prior to The funeral was held on Friday, Robert D. Kozimor, 65, a lifelong Va. and Scott Kaslusky and his wife, A member of the International rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, retiring 13 years ago. Earlier, he had May 30, at the Leonard Home for resident of Scotch Plains, died on Elizabeth, of Hartford, Conn.; a sis- Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. been a pipefitter for many years at Funerals in Elizabeth. A Mass fol- Wednesday, May 28, at Muhlenberg ter, Kathryn Pradel of Slatington, Union Local No. 1134 in Elizabeth, In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- the Bayway Refinery in Elizabeth. lowed at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. Pa., and a brother, Michael Smith, he also belonged to the Grace Episco- butions may be made to the Society He served in the United States Church in Elizabeth. Interment took Surviving is a sister, Judy and his wife, Della, of State College, pal Church in Linden and the Clark for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Army Air Corps during World War II place at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Malinconico of Edison. Pa. American Legion No. 328. Woodholme Medical Building, Suite and took part in the invasion of Colonia. A memorial service was held yester- A funeral service was held on He was a lifetime member of the 515, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Balti- Saturday, May 31, in the South Plains Union County Bowling Association, more, Md. 21208. Normandy. Memorial contributions may be day, Wednesday, June 4, at the Memo- June 5, 2003 He was a member of Knights of made to the Emphysema Foundation rial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue Presbyterian Church in Keswick, which inducted him into its Hall of Columbus Council No. 2859 in Lin- or to the American Lung Association. in Fanwood. Interment was private. Va., with the Reverend Harold S. den. June 5, 2003 June 5, 2003 Horan officiating. Interment fol- Albert A. Jackson, 96, Had Been Employed lowed at the Monticello Memory Gardens. As Phelps-Dodge Maintenance Supervisor In lieu of flowers, the family re- Albert A. Jackson, 96, of Scotch Mills and Verlease Bell; 15 grandchil- Community & Religious News quests that donations be made to the Plains died on Wednesday, May 28, at dren and 11 great-grandchildren. Anne Kaslusky International Endow- Rahway Hospital in Rahway. Services were conducted on Tues- ment Fund of the Westfield YMCA, Born in Faber, Va., he had lived in day, June 3, at the Union Baptist Church Shavuot Celebration 220 Clark Street, Westfield, N.J. Elizabeth before relocating to Scotch in Elizabeth. Interment took place at Presbyterian Church Picnic 07090. Plains. the Rosehill Cemetery in Linden. Slated For Tomorrow Hill and Wood Funeral Home was Mr. Jackson had been a mainte- Arrangements were under the direc- WESTFIELD – A Family in charge of the arrangements. nance supervisor for Phelps-Dodge in tion of the Nesbitt Funeral Home in To Honor Pioneers Sunday Shavuot Celebration will be held June 5, 2003 Elizabeth for 43 years. Elizabeth. WESTFIELD — In tribute to the sponsor the picnic. tomorrow, Friday, June 6, at 6:30 Surviving are four sons, Albert Jack- Memorial donations may be made Westfield pioneers who met 275 years For a time capsule to be buried later p.m. at the Union County Torah Lena J. Bucci, 82 son, Curt Jackson, Stanley Jackson to the Union Baptist Church Scholar- ago to form The Presbyterian Church during this anniversary year, mem- Center, located at 418 Central Av- Lena J. Bucci, 82, died on Satur- and Carl Jackson; two daughters, Joyce ship Fund, East Grand Street and Madi- in Westfield, a “Back To The Begin- bers are asked to bring to the picnic enue in Westfield. day, May 31, at The Highlands Nurs- Ramsey and Sharon Davis; a brother, son Avenue, Elizabeth 07201. ning” picnic for church members, “memory sheets,” describing the Participants will celebrate the ing Home in Edison. Clarence Jackson; two sisters, Shirley June 5, 2003 their families and guests will be held church’s role in their lives and their giving of the Torah by hearing the Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had on the front lawn of the church this hopes for the future of the church. Ten Commandments. This will be lived in Queens, N.Y., Hewlett, Long Sunday, June 8, following the 10:30 The church deacons will prepare followed by Mount Sinai ice cream Island and Westfield before moving a.m. service. most of the food for the rain-or-shine sundaes and Dairy Kiddush, a to Edison a year ago. NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III “The pioneers might not recog- picnic, and will offer a variety of Shavuot tradition. For more infor- Mrs. Bucci had been a secretary TTORNEY T AW nize the menu of hot dogs, hamburg- games for children. mation, please call the Torah Cen- for The International Cooperative A CLEARANCE! A L ers and soft drinks, but they would Church families whose last names ter at (908) 789-5252. Petroleum Association in New York feel right at home with the cornhusk start with the initials A to K are City for 30 years prior to her retire- 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. dolls, handmade quilts, a covered requested to bring a dessert dish and ment in 1985. wagon and other old-fashioned dis- those whose initials are from L to Z Tricky Tray Event She was predeceased by her hus- CRANFORD, NJ 07016 plays we’ll have on hand,” said Jon are asked to bring salad. Tickets, band, Carmine A. Bucci, in 1998. Peterson. Mr. Peterson is co-mod- available at the church, are $4 for To Benefit Canines Surviving are a son, Richard Bucci erator with Debbie Himmel of the adults, $2 for each child, or $10 for a COUNTY – The Amber House of Westfield; a brother, Louis Scotti 908. 709. 1999 church board of deacons, which will family. Inc., an animal welfare organization, of Ramsey; a sister, Mildred will hold its First Annual Tricky Tray Corradino of Queens, N.Y., and three GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: Auction from 6 to 8 p.m. this Satur- grandsons. St. Paul’s Church to Hold day, June 7, at the Watchung Avenue Funeral services were held on •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY Presbyterian Church, located at 170 Tuesday, June 3, at the Gray Funeral •ELDER LAW •ZONING Watchung Avenue in North Home, 318 East Broad Street in • • Boutique-Rummage Sale Plainfield. Westfield. Burial followed at WILLS AND TRUSTS MUNICIPAL COURT WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Epis- reach program by providing inex- Many gift baskets, gift certificates Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION copal Church, located at 414 East pensive clothing and goods to people and gold ticket items such as a DVD June 5, 2003 Broad Street, will host its annual in local communities. Unsold items player, a night in New York City with fall Boutique and Rummage Sale are sorted and distributed to social hotel and theater tickets, vintage dog from Thursday through Saturday, service agencies within the commu- prints and Somerset Patriots tickets June 12 to 14. nity and to other disaster relief orga- will be available. Fairview Cemetery The event will once again feature nizations. To bid on these items, a sheet of 25 antiques, jewelry, china, silver and The sale hours will be 9:30 a.m. tickets may be purchased at the door Nonprofit • Nonsectarian glass, as well as nearly new and to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and Fri- or in advance by calling (908) 294- designer clothing. day, while Saturday’s Bag Day will 8578. Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, General inventory will include take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Amber House is a non-profit on 105 Picturesque Acres. clothing, linens, accessories, lamps, Individuals may access the sale area organization dedicated to the rescue kitchenware and other gently-used from the alcove entrance outside and rehabilitation of adoptable canines, Family Lots, Single Graves items. Clothing items for donation the Parish Hall on St. Paul’s Street. as well as finding them new homes. All may be dropped off may be dropped There is no admission fee. proceeds from the event will be used Niches & Community Mausoleums off between Monday and Wednes- For information on donations, vol- for medical care, food, housing and day, June 9 to 11, at the Parish Hall. unteering and post-sale outreach ef- finding homes for these dogs. Consider the Peace and Comfort of Pre-Need Planning. Now in its 23rd year, the Rum- forts, please call the parish office at Pets awaiting adoption may be mage Sale supports St. Paul’s out- (908) 232-8506. viewed at http:// amberhouse.petfinder.com. Every 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, New Jersey dog adopted from The Amber House (908) 232 - 0781 Temple to Offer Program is eligible for a gift of two months of pet insurance, courtesy of Ask for a Free copy of our 16 page Emergency Record Guide. For Special Needs Kids Petfinder.com. WESTFIELD –Ma’ ayan (water will be an initial evaluation process. spring), a new religious school pro- Space in Ma’ayan will be limited. gram for Jewish children with autis- For information and application tic spectrum disorders, will be of- forms, please call Tamara Ruben, Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. fered this fall by Temple Emanu-El, Director of Education, at (908) 232- Caught in the located at 756 East Broad Street. 6772, or email [email protected]. Caring & Courteous Service to the Open to children with Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS and related MASTER Medicaid confusion? Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 developmental disabilities, the pro- gram will provide an introduction to MEMORIALS ® Jewish holidays, traditions, history, Forethought funeral planning Westfield prayers and the Hebrew language. Its 524 Central Avenue 556 Westfield Avenue objective is to enable children with Westfield, NJ can help. special needs to begin participating 233-0255 in the life of a synagogue. (908) 233-2350 A certified special education John L. Dooley teacher will provide the curricu- Find out how Manager lum. Individual instructional goals will be developed and the instruc- by calling... tion will be tailored to each student’s strengths. The program is sched- Designer • Builders of fine uled to begin in September and there MONUMENTS MARKERS FUNERAL Cranford Hypertension Clinic MAUSOLEUMS DIRECTORS 218 North Avenue Slated For June 9 Lettered • Cleaned – Since 1897 – SCOTCH PLAINS – The Township Tim Doerr 276-0255 of Scotch Plains will hold its free Charles V. Dooley monthly Hypertension (high blood Bruce Bauer • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER pressure) Screening Clinic on Mon- (established 1939) • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP Manager day, June 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Also: 300 Rt. 37 East It will take place in the Community Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle Room of the Scotch Plains Public Li- Toms River, NJ WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 brary, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. (732) 349-2350 CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 STELLAR PITCHING, SENIOR HITTERS LED THE WAY Raiders Surprised Them All, Finish Baseball Season, 16-3 By DAVID B. CORBIN the Watchung Conference, which I nitely paid off this season. Seniors Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times thought was going to be between us, Steve Pietrucha (3-1) and Dave At the beginning of the season, Linden and Cranford,” said Raider Senatore (5-1) became some of Union many would have expected the Scotch Head Coach Brian Homm. “We County’s most respected pitchers and Plains-Fanwood High School base- ended up beating Cranford twice and sophomore pitcher James Scalfaro ball team to have a decent season but Linden twice and winning the con- (3-0) was a very pleasant surprise. few could have guessed that the Raid- ference, which I thought was great “Pietrucha and Senatore led us ers would finish with a 16-3 record. for these kids. They worked hard and through most of the season on the Nor would anyone have guessed that they deserved it.” mound and Scalfaro stepped up and the Raiders would beat rivals Last year, the Raiders had to play won a couple of games for us. Cranford, Linden and Westfield twice an entire season with a very young Pietrucha had only one loss and that in the season. team, featuring just three seniors, was in the counties against the Lin- “We finished 16-3. I didn’t think three juniors, three sophomore and den team that no-hit us. Senatore got we were going to be 16-3. That’s one-freshman starters. They took hurt early in the year, but he bounced difficult to do in baseball. We won their lumps but the experience defi- back and won his last three outings. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scalfaro was a nice surprise. He beat SNAGGING THE BALL FROM A HILLTOPPER…Blue Devil Andrew Sinnenberg, No. 28, snags the ball as Hilltopper Westfield. He beat Linden. He beat Max Tcheyan, No. 10, looses his footing. Summit defeated Westfield, 10-6, in the third round of the state tournament. Cranford,” said Homm. “We were on a roll. Baseball is SCHULTZ NETS 2 GOALS, ASSIST; SCHOTT, 2 GOALS made up of streaks. We were on a winning streak and kept it going. We lost a couple of tough games, one in the counties, one in the states. Unfor- Hilltopper Laxmen Wobble tunately, the losses were in some of the bigger games,” said Homm. “It was the best team that we had in 20 years The Raiders had formidable hit- Blue Devils, 10-6, in States ters throughout the lineup and re- ceived productive base-stealing re- By DAVID B. CORBIN relax on the field. Maybe we did. goals and an assist to lead the 12-6 sults from the 1-2-3 batters junior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Was the game over? No! We just had Blue Devils and Todd Branchflower Kyle Baker (.355 B.A., 22 runs, 6 Two previous meetings earlier in to come out and execute.” fired in three goals and added an doubles, 12 stolen bases) and seniors the season between No. 4 Westfield Benaquista added, “Summit played assist to lead the Hilltoppers. Blue Jeff Hensal (.359 B.A., 23 hits, 18 High School boys lacrosse team and well. We were battling back the whole Devil Marc Schott scored two goals, runs, 2 triples, 11 stolen bases) and No. 3 Summit ended in one-point game. There’s only so much that you Taylor Hogarth scored a goal and an Josh Wexler (.367 B.A., 20 runs, 1 decisions. The first was won by can battle back. We let it slip away assist and Dan Kane flicked in a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times triple, 1 homer, 9 stolen bases), re- Westfield, 4-3, and the second was after it was 5-4 when we really needed goal. Todd Kaiser hopped in two DANGEROUS LEADOFF HITTER…Raider leadoff batter, Kyle Baker, bat- spectively. Seniors Kyle Adams (.423 won by Summit, 6-5, in the Union to take control of the game and take goals and had three assists for Sum- ted .355, scored 22 runs and swiped 12 bases. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 County Tournament. In both games, the lead.” mit and Parker had two goals and an neither team succeeded in gaining a Senior Billy Schultz netted two CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 clear-cut dominance in momentum; BUTTS, PATLA LEAD TEAM IN BATTING AVERAGE however, on May 29 at Tatlock Field in Summit, the Hilltoppers, on two occasions, caught the Blue Devils off-guard, took advantage of the situ- Seniors Inspire Blue Devils ations and rolled to a 10-6 victory in the third round of the NJSIAA tour- nament. The 17-2 Hilltoppers, down 2-1, scored two goals in the remaining 47 To Winning Baseball Season seconds of the first half to discourage the Blue Devils somewhat, but what By DAVID B. CORBIN and Mike Dubitsky, with two hits, slipped to 3-8, but from that point clearly pushed the momentum in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times helped the Blue Devils chip away at they rattled off five-straight victo- Summit’s direction was a breakaway Transmogrify means to transform the Raiders’ lead. ries, including an 8-2 flogging of goal scored by Mike Dugan, on an or change completely, especially in a “At that point, for whatever rea- Plainfield and a 14-7 punishing of assist from J. R. Parker, late in the third grotesque or strange manner. An ex- son, we started winning,” said Linden on May 12 just a few days quarter that sparked five unanswered ample would be the transition from Brewster. “Maybe it was the fact that after the Tigers toppled the top- Hilltopper goals and a 10-4 lead. Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll we scored all the runs off their two seeded Raiders in the semifinals of “I definitely think it dropped us to Mr. Hyde. best pitchers.” the Union County Tournament. Butts having momentum going into half- Operating in a somewhat opposite With the defeat, the Blue Devils CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 time,” said Blue Devil Head Coach David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times manner, early in the season, featur- Gerry Benaquista of the 47-second SURROUNDING A TOUGH HILLTOPPER…Several Blue Devils surround ing just one varsity starter from the surge. “You are never supposed to Hilltopper Mike Dugan, No. 29, who finished with two goals. previous season, the very young Westfield High School baseball team’s defensive play may have ap- peared grotesque but, as the season progressed, the Blue Devils trans- formed into a smooth, formidable adversary to finish with a respect- y Spri able, 12-10, record. ain n The Blue Devils took their lumps, committing errors in double digits, R in a, 16-2, five-inning thrashing at the hands of a focused Linden team Brought Out Our Best! on April 16. Next, Scotch Plains- The wetter season means Fanwood capitalized on Blue Devil mistakes and walked away with a, better prices on bigger 13-2, six-inning victory on April 24. plants for you. Come in The slide continued until, accord- now and get showered ing to Head Coach Bob Brewster, the with values on our turning point came on April 30 when huge assortments of the undefeated, 9-0, Raiders, com- annuals, perennials, manding a 7-0 lead, had to hold off a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pesky Westfield comeback to win, 9- LEADER OF THE BLUE DEVILS…Senior Brian Butts led the Blue Devils with shrubs, trees 7. Senior Brian Butts, with three hits, a .458 batting average, had 24 RBI and scored 22 runs. and more! PENNELLA ENDS CAREER WITH .405 B.A., 68 RBI Lady Raider Softballers End JUMBO Season With a 12-10 Record ANNUAL FLATS $ or $ By FRED LECOMTE from seniors Caitlin McNelis, Lind- Pennella did a phenomenal job lead- .99 .99* Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 9 8 say Pennella, Kelly Lusk and Chrissy ing the team. Pennella, statistically, *per flat with the purchase of 10 or more Finishing with a 12-10 record may Cardinale who all displayed leader- set a record with a .405 (career) not be one of the best seasons ever ship and influence. batting average (B.A.) and 68 RBI experienced by a Scotch Plains- “For three years, these girls and I and collected 40 walks. We put to- Add brilliance to your home’s landscape with our most colorful assortments Fanwood High School softball team, spent so much time together,” added gether several good runs when we of the season... over 14 acres of vivid plantings at special savings right now! but certainly not a disappointment. Raider Head Coach Frank Butz. “We beat Ridge, Union, Westfield and The Raiders have taken strides in were in the counties and the states. I Bridgewater, but then fell back a LARGE POTS OF ANNUALS BIRD BATHS, POTTERY, becoming very competitive in Union will always remember and miss them. little. We came up short by a run Big flowers, big pots and big values FOUNTAINS County. However, there will be a loss This year’s captains, McNelis and against many quality teams and that on everything you need to add instant Choose from many unique designs definitely changed the outcome of color to your summer fun! than will dress up your landscape. this entire season I believe, but that’s Ask our horticulture experts how all part of the game.” The Raiders had a .271 team B.A. best to use them! with 162 hits, 84 RBI, 105 runs scored FREE SEMINAR ON ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL! and six homeruns. McNelis, who Sat., June 7 at 10am & 2pm Sun., June 8 at 1pm played second base skillfully, led the Speaking from first-hand experience, Steve Parker will describe in detail how to keep deer, rabbits, team with a .500 batting average, was first in hits with 35 and runs squirrels, chipmunks and woodchucks away from your garden area. 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Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the team with four doubles and 11 Thur. & Fri. 7am-7pm LEADING RAIDER AT THE PLATE…Caitlin McNelis led the Raiders with a walks. Infielder/right fielder, Kelly Press “6” for special events .500 batting average and amassed 35 hits. She also scored 18 runs, stole 16 bases Lusk finished with a .308 (16-for- WL/SPT www.parkerplants.com and struck out only once. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 While supplies last. All offers good from June 4th through June 10th. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION RUSNOCK LED TEAM IN BATTING, RBI Viking Baseballers Showed Strong Pitching, Return All

By DAVID B. CORBIN pitching staff in strikeouts with 51 in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 29 innings pitched and finished 1-1. Strong pitching, with the assis- His fastball traveled around 79 MPH tance of some fine hitting, led the and he tossed a no-hitter against Union Catholic High School base- Dayton. Junior Brandon Garcia fin- ball team to a successful, 11-10, ished 1-4. He had a tough, 5-3, loss season and a trip to the state sec- against Summit, won against tional tournament. The Vikings fea- Brearley – the game that qualified tured four talented pitchers and the the Vikings for the state tournament good news is that they all will return – and pitched in the states against David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times next year. very strong Delbarton. VERY DANGEROUS AT THE PLATE…Raider Kyle Adams, No. 22, smashed “Pitching was the strongest part of “Assistant Coach Jack Byrnes has a colossal home run against Westfield. Adams finished with a .423 batting our game. We may not have had the done a really good job with the pitch- average, scored 15 runs, clouted two home runs and thumped three triples. number one stud but all four can ers. He put a lot of time in,” Reagan UNION COUNTY JV CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Junior Varsity pitch and all four return,” said sec- pointed out. baseball team defeated Linden, 5-2, for the Union County JV title. ond-year Viking Head Coach Jim The most successful Viking with Reagan, Jr. the “metal stick” was senior catcher Raiders Surprised Them All, Sophomore Andy Koncen, al- Adam Rusnock who finished 21-for- though finishing with a 2-4 record, 53 with a .396 average. He had nine JV Raider Baseballers Top led the team in innings pitched with doubles, 18 RBI, 15 walks and 19 Finish Baseball Season, 16-3 32, recorded 31 strikeouts and showed runs scored. control by walking only seven bat- “He led the team in batting aver- Linden, 5-3, for UC Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ters. He finished with a 3.03 Earned age (BA), doubles and RBI,” said The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High pitched all seven innings against Lin- B.A., 2 homers, 3 triples, 15 runs, 8 Zidonik (.386 B.A., 19 runs, 15 RBI) Run Average (ERA) Reagan. “And he kept control behind “He was really our number one the plate.” School Junior Varsity (JV) baseball den giving up only two hits and two stolen bases), Steve Horn (.354 B.A., also displayed their leadership and team won the Union County JV base- unearned runs. He struck out five 3 triples, 1 homer, 17 runs) and Chris power at the plate. pitcher. He was a tough-luck pitcher,” Kevin Gates was second on the explained Reagan. “He lost 1-0 team in batting with a .352 average ball tournament by defeating Lin- Tigers and walked three to pick up “Adams, Horn and Wexler hit the den, 5-2, at Memorial Field in Lin- his fourth win of the season. PUBLIC NOTICE ball well. Hensal did a nice job. He (19-for-54) and stolen bases with den on May 28. The JV Raiders Sophomore catcher Michael THE WESTFIELD had some big game winners for us. finished their season 12-4. The game, Dinizo banged out two hits, includ- COMMUNITY CENTER 17. He scored 18 We are going to miss those senior which had been postponed four times ing a two-run triple and a double, and IN THE COUNTY OF UNION runs, had 13 RBI, bats. They were in the thick of the over the past week due to inclement scored twice. Dinizo’s triple high- NOTICE TO BIDDERS order. The seniors carried us and rapped six doubles and two triples. weather, was delayed nearly two lighted a four-run first inning and, NOTICE is hereby given that bids for that’s what was expected of them,” hours due to lightning and rain. after his double in the fifth, Dan facility improvements in the Town of Garcia had a .318 expressed Homm. Coached by Bob Stevens, the team Birnbaum brought him home with an Westfield, New Jersey are requested. The underclassmen, who added BA (21-for-66), Bids may be picked up at the office at 558 eight doubles, two had a bye in the first round and went RBI double. West Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey another season of experience, were on to defeat Cranford, 3-2, in nine In the third inning, The Tigers put between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. begin- also quite effective not just in the triples, 13 runs scored and was innings and Union, 6-5, to advance runners on base with a single and a ning on Thursday, June 5, 2003. batter’s box but in their respective to the finals. As a freshmen team they hit batter. Both scored after a sacri- Bids must be returned, sealed to the of- second in RBI positions. Sophomore Kevin Urban fice bunt resulted in a collision at fice by 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 12, with 17. were undefeated at 17-0. Scotch 2003. (.379 B.A., 23 RBI, 17 runs, 3 triples) Steve Esperon Plains-Fanwood has not been in the first followed by a throwing error at Bids will be opened promptly at 12:00 handled the catching duties well and JV Union County finals since 1991, the plate. P.M. June 12, 2003 at 558 West Broad swiped 12 bases, was also very effective offensively. which was coach Steven’s first year The Raiders dedicated their suc- Street, Westfield, New Jersey. Junior first baseman Jared Montagna batted .310 (18- Bidders will be required to have a mini- fro-58), scored 15 as a JV coach at Scotch Plains. cessful season to the American troops mum of $300,00 bodily injury insurance (.333 B.A., 11 RBI, 10 runs) was a Sophomore pitcher Marco Giasullo fighting in Iraq. each occurrence and $300,00 property dam- strong hitter. Baker not only could runs and had eight age each occurrence insurance, also, hit and steal bases but, with his speed, RBI. In 40 at bats, workman’s compensation of $100,00 each covered the outfield expertly. Sopho- Rick Gutierrez accident. had 15 RBI and 10 Original certificate of insurance must be more shortstop Chris D’Annunzio NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2 included with bid proposal when returned, (.308 B.A., 13 runs, 8 RBI), in his runs scored. Steve bidders must comply with provision of Chap- second year at varsity, blossomed Farawell had a ter 127 PL 1975 Supplement to the Law very well defensively and had a good Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times .311 BA (19-for- Baseball State Tournament: Against Discriminating (Affirmative Action). LEADING VIKING SCORER…Leadoff batter Steve 61) had six RBI All work must be completed before August eye at the plate. Andrew Mulvee, Ed Farawell led the Vikings in runs scored with 21 and stolen and led the team MAY 27: NJ, SECTION 2, GROUP 1 29, 2003. Zazalli and Matt Powers experienced bases with 18. NJ, SECTION 2, GROUP 3 SEMIFINALS: The Westfield Community Center re- in stolen bases some varsity time and will vie for a QUARTERFINALS: New Providence 5, Butler 1 serves the right to accept or reject any or all starting spot next year. against New Providence and pitched with 18 and runs scored with 21. Morris Knolls 8, Scotch Plains- Tony Wargo tossed a four-hitter bids for the whole or any or all bids for the against the tougher teams.” “We moved him into the leadoff whole or any part of the work or material and “We have some kids back, which Fanwood 5 for the 18-7 Pioneers and contrib- to waive any information as they deem nec- is nice,” said Homm. “My concern Junior Peter Rivera finished with a spot midway through the season and Steve Horn had a single and scored uted two RBI. The Pioneers are set to essary for the interest of the Westfield Com- next year is going to be pitching. 5-2 record, recorded 38 strikeouts, he led the team in runs scored and twice and Kevin Urban had an RBI face Cedar Grove in the finals. munity Center. Minority contractors are en- Scalfaro, going into next season, is walked 15 and had a great 2.08 ERA. steals,” said Reagan of Farawell. single for the 15-3 Raiders. Tim couraged to bid. “He was also a very strong third “We have come a long way in two Cedar Grove 10, Jonathan Dayton 0 By order of The Board of the Westfield going to be our No. 1. We have a lot Hodes had three hits, two RBI and baseman. He made some great plays years. We are very happy with the Mike Rodriguez had two doubles Community Center of position players back. I think we two runs scored for 15-10 Morris for Dayton. Chris Tynan had three Ernestine N. Howell are going to go into the season look- at third,” added Reagan. pitching. We are happy with the po- Knolls. Executive Director Junior John Lackinger led the sition we are in,” concluded Reagan. singles and three RBI for the 15-6 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $37.23 ing like we did this year.” NJ, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 Panthers. Morristown 11, Linden 3 NJ, PAROCHIAL A (QUARTERS) Kyle Noonan clobbered a two-run St. Joseph 1, Roselle Catholic 0 homer for the victorious, 17-10-1 Terrence Hanneman threw a no- Goods & Services You Need! Colonials. Frankie Meade smacked a hitter for No. 3, 22-3 St. Joseph. Nick solo homer for the 13-9 Linden Tigers. Nolan yielded four hits, no walks and fanned 14 for Roselle Catholic. HOME IMPROVEMENT FENCING LAMINATED PUBLIC NOTICE MAY 30: DRESSLER CONTRACTING This NOTICE TO CREDITORS NJ, SECTION 2, GROUP 3 FLOOR Serving Westfield, Mountainside A. PLAIA & SON CHAMPIONSHIP: Space is Scotch Plains -Fanwood Estate of: MARJORIE C. ROSE, De- ceased Cranford 6, Millburn 5 INSTALLATION Kitchens Baths All Types of Fence Available _ Pursuant to the order of James S. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 11 Seniors Inspire Blue Devils To Winning Baseball Season CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 had a triple, a double and a single and tor, just like he was in football. He scored three runs against the Tigers. was not a person to scream or yell. As the season wound down, after a He led by example and hard work.” dismal start, trailing 10-4 in the sixth Patla was second on the team in inning, the Blue Devils made a glo- batting with a .449 average, going rious comeback to defeat East 31-for-69 with 11 doubles and two Brunswick, 11-10, on May 15. Butts triples. Batting primarily in the lead- blasted a three-run home run to cap a off spot, he had nine RBI and led the five-run sixth inning, putting the Blue team in scoring with 32 runs. Devils down, 10-9, then senior Matt Freshman catcher Mike Murray Rothstein closed the book on the finished with the team’s third-best fairy tail comeback by ripping an batting average at .386. He had 32 RBI single to bring home senior Tyler hits in 83 at bats, including six Patla with the winning run. doubles, two triples and a team-lead- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “All of the sudden, they had confi- ing four home runs. Murray also led David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A RESPECTABLE SEASON…The Raider softball team finished the season dence, they started making plays and in RBI with 30, scored 15 runs and READY TO COMPLETE THE PLAY…Blue Devil first baseman Mike Dubitsky, with a respectable, 12-10, record. The Raiders will return plenty of young talent getting timely hits,” said Brewster. struck out only five times. No. 17, waits for the throw from third baseman Joe Wisniewski to make the putout. next year, including pitcher Laura Manzi and catcher Shanayia Willis. “We had five wins against teams who Senior Mike Dubitsky finished made it to the state tournament. It with a .368 average, going 25-for-68 was a major turnaround. We started with five doubles and a grand slam to play better. Even in our last two home run in his season’s final at bat Lady Raider Softballers End losses, we didn’t give up the giant against St. Joseph of Metuchen, Hilltopper Laxmen Wobble inning.” which was won by Westfield, 13-11. As he had done last fall in football, He scored 22 runs, had 12 RBI and Blue Devils, 10-6, in States Season With a 12-10 Record Butts appeared to transform from Dr. walked 17 times. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Jekyll to Mr. Hyde at the plate, terror- Rothstein finished with a .333 av- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 izing opposing pitchers. Butts led the erage (23-for-69) with five doubles 52) average, including two doubles runs. Freshman centerfielder Kelli team with a .458 batting average, col- and a home run. He scored 10 runs assist while Dugan finished with two Blue Devil goalie Dan Kotch made 10 and a grand slam homer, 12 RBI, 15 Kaskiw had a .299 average with two lected 33 hits, including eight doubles, and had 20 RBI. goals and Anson Fraiser had one. saves, including warding off several runs scored. Leftfielder Cardinale doubles, five RBI and six stolen bases. three triples and a home run. He also “I put the season’s success to the The Hilltoppers controlled the ball point-blank shots, and Hilltopper goalie finished with a .264 average with 14 Sophomore pitcher Jess Moore, in scored 22 runs and had 24 RBI. seniors who never gave up,” said 11 of the 12 minutes in the first Rob Schroeder finished with 12 saves, hits, seven RBI and 11 runs scored. 40 innings, had a 4.1 ERA and, with “Brian is a gutsy player, a gamer. Brewster. “The lot of hard work ethic quarter and took a 1-0 lead when which included several fine stops. Sophomore Taylor Cianciotta, an the bat, had five RBI, a double and I was fortunate to be able to coach stems back last year with Josh Kaiser stuffed in a wraparound goal “Defensively, I don’t think we outstanding third baseman and lead- batted .250. Elaine Piniat had two Brian all four years,” said Brewster. Ludmer, Jay Cook and the rest of the with 7:49 left. The Blue Devils did played a complete game together. off hitter, carried a .360 B.A. in 75 at RBI, a triple and sported a .211 aver- “He is a tough, hard-nosed competi- group. It rubbed off.” not get a shot on goal until six sec- We were loosing guys and it cost us bats. She amassed 19 RBI and drew age. Piniat recorded a 3.5 ERA in 18 onds remaining in the quarter. a couple of goals. Offensively, we only three walks. innings on the mound, allowed 10 Assisted by Hogarth, Schott tied settled down and put in some goals. “Playing as a freshman last year, I runs, struck out nine and walked five. GL’s Carmody, DiDario Shine the score at one with 4:41 left in the The guys played a hard game. I’m thought the attitude of this years Looking to the future, Butz said, half then, with 57 seconds remaining, very happy the way our team never team was a lot more encouraging and “There is lots of young talent return- Schott, assisted by Schultz put gave up, kept fighting back,” positive,” said Cianciotta. “That ing next year. With Manzi, Willis, At Group 2 Championships Westfield up 2-1. Eleven seconds later, Benaquista pointed out. “We won helped us motivationally and it made Lusk, Sette, Kaskiw and Cianciotta Branchflower scored then, with four ground balls, which is impressive. us better as young players. The se- returning, I believe they’ll have an The Governor Livingston High with a time of 5:10.57 behind winner seconds left in the half, Dugan scored. We won faceoffs, which is great. niors were always behind us and they excellent team, a team everyone will School boys track team tied for fifth Kate Willever of Hopewell Valley Two minutes into the second half, Those are the kind of things that win helped us through during hard times.” be watching out for.” with Bridgeton with 24 points at the who finished at 5:05.71. DiDario Parker scored but, two minutes later, games; however, the coin didn’t land Junior Laura Manzi excelled on Group 2 boys track on field champi- came in fifth in the 800 meters with Hogarth fought off heavy pressure right for us. Summit came out, played the mound and recorded a 4.1 ERA. SP PBA/Firemen Plan onships at Egg Harbor on May 31. a time of 2:21.42. from Hilltopper defender Chris hard and they were the better team Mastering her control, she yielded Charity Softball Game The GL Highlander girls settled for a Raider senior Chris Feighner, with Conlon and scored to tighten the today.” just 16 walks and 99 hits, including four-way tie for 15th with a total of a shove of 56’11.75”, placed fifth in score to 4-3. Kaiser followed with a Westfield 0 2 2 2 6 only three homers and six triples, in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Charity 10. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the shot put in the boys Group 3. His goal and, 23 seconds later, Schultz, Summit 1 2 4 3 10 79 innings while striking out 57 bat- Cup softball game between the School boys totaled two points in the shove was the eighth-best of all assisted by Hogarth, answered to ters. At the plate, Manzi had 20 hits, Scotch Plains PBA, Local #87 and Group 3 meet. groups. make the score 5-4; however, the PUBLIC NOTICE the Scotch Plains Volunteer including two triples and two doubles GL Highlander junior Mike Blue Devil defense had a mental NOTICE TO CREDITORS and rapped seven RBI while scoring Firefighters Association will be held Carmody picked up 18 team points Bernstein Swipes lapse. Parker broke away down the at Brookside Park on Saturday, July by placing second in the 400 meters right side and Dugan flanked on the Estate of: LEO DIAMOND, Deceased 12 runs. Double Gold at Track Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, Of major assistance to Manzi was 12. Opening ceremonies start at 11:00 with a time of 49.38 and second in left. Parker passed to Dugan, who Surrogate of the County of Union, made on her fine coordination with junior a.m. the 800 meters with a time of 1:55.71 Irwin Bernstein of Westfield won stuffed the net, making the score 6-4. the 30TH day of MAY, A.D. 2003, upon the catcher Shanayia Willis. While the There is a $10 fee, which includes Both times were personal best for a pair of gold medals at the Garden The Blue Devils seemed out of application of the undersigned, as EXECU- food, beverages and entertainment, State Athletic Club Classic Track TOR of the estate of said deceased, notice Raiders accumulated 52 stolen bases, Carmody. In the 400 meters, he was their game and the Hilltoppers capi- is hereby given to the creditors of said Willis’ alertness along with Manzi’s for adults (12 and under are admitted beaten by Erison Hurtault of and Field Meet at Randolph High talized with four more goals through- deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under control permitted only 26. Offen- free). All proceeds go to the Peggy Matawan who crossed in 48.57. In School on June 1. out the remainder of the third quarter oath or affirmation their claims and de- sively, Willis had a .323 B.A. with 11 Coloney House, a Hospice house, to the 800 meters, he was edged by Representing the Shore Athletic and seven minutes into the final quar- mands against the estate of said deceased be located at the corner of Martine Club in the 70-74 Age Group, within six months from the date of said RBI, one home run, 10 runs scored 2002 Meet of Champions winner ter. On a feed from Gil Arbitsman, order. and 20 hits. Avenue and Raritan Rd., the former Robert Edwards of Bridgeton who Bernstein won the 400-meter dash in Schultz stuffed in his second goal FRED RANDALL, ESQ. Freshman shortstop Melissa Sette location of the old Park Place Diner. crossed in 1:55.38. Teammate An- the time of 1:12.93 with Charles and, with 1:49 left, Kane scored un- EXECUTOR felt at home offensively with a .385 For information and tickets, please thony Abitante cleared 13 feet to Wrixon placing second in 1:37.17. assisted. ATTORNEY contact Officer Ernie Hernandez at Later, Bernstein captured the 800- FRANK J. CRUPI average. She led the team with 16 place second in the pole vault. Despite the score, Westfield led in 70 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE walks, had 20 hits with one triple and (908) 322-7100 or Fire Chief Ellis at Highlander senior Megs DiDario meters in 2:58.96 with Wrixon trail- ground balls, 40-33, and Chris LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 two doubles, 13 RBI and scored 15 (908) 322-6866. Bring lawn chairs. finished second in the 1,600 meters ing in 3:57.04 MacDonald won 12 of 20 faceoffs. 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $18.36

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©2002, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Sr. 50+ Men’s Cardinals Win Westfield Majors Softball League Results: Regular-Season Crown The Office 24, Union Center Na- innings. Todd Brinkerhoff, George tional Bank 9 Gonzalez, Wayne Morse and Pete The Cardinals continued on their The Cardinals beat the Mets, 11-3, Bill Hinkle had a career-game by Osborn led the Network with three hot streak in the Westfield Majors behind Michael Clark’s two-run smashing three homeruns and 11 RBI. hits each. Baseball League winning the regular homer while James Diddell banged Jerry Halfpenny, Chip Weiss and Tom season crown and securing the top out two hits and also had two RBI. Union Center National Bank 22, seed in the upcoming playoffs. Max Sugarman had two hits, includ- McNulty each had three hits. Tony Crest Refrigeration 0 Zarvos added his eighth homerun of ing a home run, and three RBI in a Alan Schachman and Phil Vellucci losing effort. Card’s pitchers Kevin the year. Jim D’Arcy, Lionel Genello, combined for the shutout. The Bank- SPPAL Sets Football, Bill Koegel, Steve Lemanowicz and Hearon and Greg Mucci each pitched ers received three hits apiece from Cheerleading Sign Up two scoreless innings for the win. Sal LaBella had multiple hits for the Jim D’Arcy, David Goodman, Bill Bankers. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Po- The Dodgers knocked off the Yan- Koegel, Steve Lemanowicz and Bob lice Athletic League (SPPAL) will kees, 2-0, as Chris Jenkins and Northwestern Mutual Network 30, Renaud. D’Arcy smashed a homerun. be holding an open registration for Michael Lessner combined on a one- Crest Refrigeration 15 Irish Pub 21, Nilsen Detective the 2003 Football and Cheerleading hit shutout. Jenkins banged a fifth Rich Polonitz led the winners with Agency 19 programs. Any one interested in sign- inning homer for the win. The Ori- four hits. Steve Falco, Ed McColgan Courtesy of Karen Clarkson for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mike O’Brien (2 HRs), Harry PRESSURING A COUGAR…Chris Engel, No. 41, of the Westfield eighth- ing up is asked to come to the Scotch oles tripped up the Mets, 7-1, as Brett and Tom Murray had three hits. Streep (2 HRs) and Ray Pelesko (HR, Plains Municipal Building on Satur- Johnson drove in four runs and Polonitza, McColgan and Pete grade boys lacrosse team puts pressure on a Cranford Cougar. Westfield triple) led the Pub. defeated Cranford, 8-1, on May 22. day, June 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Michael Irving contributed a single Osborn blasted homers. Paul Brody Flag football is being offered to and a double. Matt Morgan had two homered for Crest. 50+ DIVISION 1: (As of May 31) any Scotch Plains or Fanwood resi- hits in a losing effort. Comcast Cablevision 17, Antone’s TEAM W L FSPY Lady Gymnasts Place dent in grades K thru 4 for the ’03/04 In first round playoff action, the Pub & Grill 13 Comcast Cablevision 6 2 school year. The fee is $50 made Yankees and the Mets played to a, 1- Comcast took over first place and Nilsen Detective Agency 5 3 payable to SPPAL. Contact football 1, tie as Kyle Hayden pitched four Irish Pub 5 3 Frank Bender and Angelo Corbo each Antone’s Pub & Grill 4 3 Second in ‘Y’ State Meet is offered in grades 5 thru 8. Teams scoreless innings and helped himself whacked four hits. Karl Grossmann Awnings Galore 3 5 participate in the Suburban Youth out with an RBI double, scoring Matt The Fanwood-Scotch Plains and Tom Straniero chipped in with 50+ DIVISION 2: unevens and fourth on floor. Gina Football League that plays their Monaghan. Brendan Burgdorf three hits apiece. TEAM W L YMCA (FSPY) A and B Division Pelosi grabbed fourth on vault and games on Sunday afternoons from matched Hayden with four-shutout gymnastic teams placed second in unevens. Laurel Devlin and Jenna The Office 21, M & J Roofing .11 The Office 6 2 September through November. The innings and the Mets tied the game in Northwestern Mutual 5 4 the 2003 New Jersey YMCA Girls Skoller competed in the Sr. Division. The Office erupted for 10 runs in fee is $80. the last inning on hits by Steve M & J Roofing 3 4 Gymnastic League State Champion- FSPY’s A team, including B mem- Registration is also being taken for Marino, Morgan and TJ Mruz and a the fifth-inning to break open a tight, Union Center National Bank 3 5 ships hosted by Madison Y on May ber Rebecca Keiser, will compete in well-played game. Office men Bill Crest Refrigeration 0 9 the PAL Cheerleading program. Resi- bases loaded RBI by Anthony 18. FSPY entered 10 gymnasts in the the Regional Championships in dents in grades 6 thru 8 who are Porchetta. Hinkle and Tony Zarvos each SUPER SENIORS 60+ DIVISION: A meet and seven in the B. TEAM W L Flushing, NY on June 7. interested will perform their rou- FINAL STANDINGS: homered twice. Lou Koehler added In A Level 9, senior Rachel In the B Division, Keiser (13+ three hits. Creative Industries 4 1 tines during the contact football sea- TEAM W L T Il Giordino’s Restaurante 4 1 Skolnick placed fifth on vault and group) placed fourth in all-around, son. The fee for the program is $50. Cardinals 10 5 0 Awnings Galore 19, Northwestern L.A. Law 3 1 uneven bars. Kate Breuninger placed third on unevens, fourth on vault and If there are any questions, please Dodgers 9 5 1 Mutual Network 18 Legg Mason 1 4 White Sox 7 6 2 Haven Savings 0 5 sixth in all-around (Sr. Division) seventh on floor. Magda contact Lt. Brian Mahoney of the Yankees 7 7 1 Awnings got key hits in the closing and fourth on vault. Katie Zaleski Mierzejewska took fifth all-around, Scotch Plains Police Dept. at (908) Mets 6 9 0 took fourth (Sr. Division) on bal- fourth on beam, sixth on unevens and 322-7100 extension 110 or Sgt. Orioles 3 12 0 ance beam and Allegra Kenwell seventh on vault. Samantha Scarinci Russell Yeager of the Fanwood Po- placed fourth on floor exercise in took sixth on vault and beam. lice Dept. at (908) 322-5000. Blue Thunder Strikes the Jr. Division. Taylor Montagna Francesca Lumetta took seventh on and Jessica Sussman also competed floor and ninth on unevens. Allison Hillside in Soccer, 7-2 in Level 9. Lasher and Allison Zeller (11-12 Scotch Hills Women On June 1, the Blue Thunder of the In Level 8 Jr. Division, Lindsay group) and Natalie Szaroleta (13+) Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer As- Robinson took third on vault and also competed. Tell Golf Results A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills sociation U-12 division kept their PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Women’s Golf Association of Scotch hold onto first place in their division Plains announced the winning team of with a convincing 7-2 victory over TOWN OF WESTFIELD the 100% Memorial Tournament held the team from Hillside. The outcome Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was May 20. was never in question as the Thunder introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a completely outplayed their opponent meeting held June 3, 2003 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final Flight A: passage on the 17th day of June 2003, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can Low gross: Drina Erhard 45 in every aspect of the game. be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Low net 1st: Rosemary DeWitt Goalie Matt Bonner only had to New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given and Erhard 32 face five shots the entire game. Marc an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Fusillo, Mark Koransky, Mike Roth, Bernard A Heeney 3rd:Carol Nichols 33 Town Clerk Billy Johnston, Colin Grimm and GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. NO. 1816 Flight B: Denzyl Amankwah combined to form AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE 1802 FIXING THE Low gross: Janice Lawyer 50 a suffocating defense. Each time a ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AND Low net 1st: Lawyer 30 Hillside player took the ball into the CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD 2nd: Kathy Blatt 32 Thunder’s zone, they were challenged BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union 3rd: Carol Katz 33 and rejected by the defenders. Jo- as follows: SECTION I. The General Ordinance No. 1802, the title of which is recited in the title of Flight C: seph Del Prete skillfully controlled Hard to find inWestfield this ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: Low gross: Betts Suttman and the middle of the field with sharp SALARIES Nancy Christiansen 59 crisp passes to teammates. Reid Miller, Chris McManus and Andrew Looking for property? Come and enjoy the large fam- The annual salaries of the Mayor and Council Members, Town Officers and employees Low net 1st: Olga Rose and hereinafter named, shall be respectively as follows, such salaries to be effective as of: Suttman 35 Manns did a solid job handling the ily room and deck that overlook this deep and serene January 1, 2003. 3rd: Christiansen 36 ball. TITLE SALARY Danny Gore earned the hat trick yard. Located on a beautiful and quiet street with many Mayor $1.00 Low putts: Blatt 13 with three goals, one on a penalty Each Council Member $1.00 Chip ins: hole 1 Martha McCaskie, kick. Jordan Beckett tallied a goal upgrades that include kitchen, bathroom, central air and Special Advisor (Finance) $1.00 hole 2 Joann Voci, hole 6 Delores Offered for $549,000. and added an assist. Greg more. WSF2537 Town Attorney $53,168 Veghte, hole 9 Janet Newell Bencivengo, Bonner, and Johnston Municipal Magistrate $38,240 Birdie: hole 1 Erhard Municipal Prosecutor $24,222 also notched a goal. Municipal Defender $12,126 Dennis Devine Legal Counsel (Planning Board) $10,223 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Sales Associate Legal Counsel (Board of Adjustment) $10,643 Plumbing Inspector P/T $15,600 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Cell Phone: (908) 447-8966 Electrical Subcode Official $33,202 The bond ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on June 3, 2003 and the RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Electrical Inspector P/T $10,076 twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the [email protected] Westfield Office Secretary (Planning Board) $2,586 validity of such Ordinance can be commenced as provided in the local bond law has begun 209 Central Avenue Secretary (Board of Adjustment) $2,586 to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. (908) 233-5555 SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by law. Bernard A Heeney 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $71.40 Town Clerk SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2084 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CURBING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CURBING, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ROAD- Kimberley Aslanian Haley WAY ON VARIOUS STREETS AND THE APPROPRIATION OF MONIES NECESSARY THEREFOR.

BE IT ORDAINED by Town of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: SECTION I. That the following streets be improved in the following manner: Expect More 1. Summit Avenue – Washington Street to Grove Street 2. Midwood Place – Boulevard to Carleton Road Improvements: NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002 a. Construct new granite block curb or replace the existing curbing with new granite block curbing, as applicable. b. Reconstruct roadway. c. Install storm drainage facilities. d. Repair sidewalks and driveways damaged as a result of the curbing installation work. e. All work necessary and incidental thereto. SECTION II. That all the said improvements shall be made and completed under the supervision of the Town Engineer and in accordance with preliminary plans and specifica- tions, which are now on file in the office of the Town Engineer and are hereby made a part of this ordinance. SECTION III. That fifty percent (50%) of the final cost of the curb for the above referenced streets as certified by the Chief Financial Officer shall be assessed by the Tax Assessor on lands specially benefited by the improvement. SECTION IV. It is hereby determined and declared that the number of annual installations in which the special assessment to be levied on account of the said improvements may be paid is five (5). SECTION V. It is hereby determined and declared that the estimated amount of monies necessary to be raised from all sources for said purpose is $163,000.00 and that the estimated amount of Bond Anticipation Notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is $28,000.00. There is hereby appropriated to said purpose the sum of $135,000.00 from Capital Improvement Funds available for said purpose. SECTION VI. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Town of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $28,000.00 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law (as hereinafter defined). Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as Pristine Cape located on a quiet Westfield street boasting 4 Charm abounds in this Westfield Cape offering 3 Bedrooms, 2 may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect bedrooms and 2 full Baths, first floor Family Room addition full Baths, Dining Room, Family Room w/fireplace and Eat-in to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be with cathedral ceilings, new eat-in Kitchen with custom cabi- Kitchen. Finished Recroom, hardwood floors, updated electrical hereafter adopted. SECTION VII. To finance such purpose there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 2 of netry, new deck and fenced yard, 2 car-attached garage and and the fenced yard are just a few of the amenities that this fine Title 40A of the New Jersey Statues, as amended (the “Local Bond Law”), in anticipation of more! (WSF 2521) Offered for $449,900. home has to offer. (WSF 2467) Offered for $359,900. the issuance of bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes of said Town not to exceed the aggregate principal amount the sum of $28,000.00. Said notes shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may hereafter be determined within the limitations prescribed by said law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to, and within, the limitations prescribed by said law. All matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolution of the Town to be hereafter adopted. SECTION VIII. Not more than $1,000.00 of the sum to be raised by the issuance of said notes may be used to finance such purpose, whether temporary or permanent, or to finance legal expenses or to finance the cost of the issuance of such obligations as provided in Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. SECTION IX. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said purpose for which said obligations are to be issued is a period of ten years (10) from the date of said bonds. SECTION X. It is hereby determined and declared that the Supplemental Debt Statement required by law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of the Town as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law is increased by this ordinance by $28,000.00, and that the notes authorized by this ordinance shall be within any debt limitations prescribed by said law. SECTION XI. Any funds received from the County of Union, the State of New Jersey or any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such purposes, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purposes, or if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced Like new! This Pristine and spacious 4 bedroom home in Elegant and impressive is this Westfield brick Center Hall accordingly. SECTION XII. The Town intends to issue bonds or notes to finance the cost of the Westfield boasts an Eat-in Kitchen, hardwood floors, Formal Colonial home while displaying traditional architecture and improvements described in Section I of this bond ordinance. If the Town incurs such costs Living Room and Dining Room, new deck and Family Room magnificent appointments. The floor plan creates an ideal setting prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Town herby states its reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the addition. (WSF 2336) Offered for $649,900. for everyday living. (WSF 6969) Offered for $1,799,900. maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance. SECTION XIII. The full faith and credit of the Town are hereby pledge to the punctual payment of the principal of the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Town, and the Town shall Coldwell Banker levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Town for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate or amount. SECTION XIV. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of Residential Brokerage this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital (908) 301-2004 - Direct Line program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection. [email protected] Business (908) 233-5555 SECTION XV. This ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after first publication thereof after final passage. www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $150.96 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 13 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Westfield Tennis Association Softball League Results: Women Singles Ladder Told: ANGELS DIVISION: St. Patrick 12, St. Edwards 4 The following list indicates the ders), then Standings, then Recent. (As of May 30:) Pat Luongo launched a three dinger current standings for the Westfield TEAM W L in the second inning. Tony Radice Further information is available St. Anne 2 1 Tennis Association’s Women’s by calling Jean Power at (908) 654- went 3-for-3 and Tom McGall went Singles Ladder. Players can access St. Edward 2 1 3-for-4 for the Eds. 7418 (or E-mail at St. Blaise 0 1 weekly updated standings and [email protected]). The next St. James 0 2 St. Michael 11, St. James 10 Matches Played on WTA’s website: St. Thomas 0 3 reporting period will conclude at 8 The Mickies scored seven runs in www.westfieldnj.com/wta by click- p.m. Sunday, June 15. Match scores SAINTS DIVISION: the first. Tom Kucin, Frank Marreto ing on Women’s Singles (under Lad- TEAM W L should be reported within 24 hours St. Joseph 2 0 and Jerry Rites went 4-for-5 for the and weekend scores by Sunday St. Louis 2 0 Mickies. Nick Barratucci went 4- SP-F Marlins Rock evening to J. Power. St. Jude 1 1 for-4. Tony Perconte, Jim Hoelzel, St. Michael 1 1 Jerry Spritzer, Mike Brennan, Karl 1. JoAnn Purdy 24. Beth Brenner St. Patrick 1 1 SP-F Rockies, 3-1 2. Meg Butler 25. Carol Healey Mende’, Larry Szenyi and Frank 3. Clara Karnish 26. Charlotte Lee St. Jude 19, St. Thomas 8 Chupko had two hits for the losers. The Marlins of the Scotch Plains- 4. M. Perez-Santalla 27. Diane Barabas Bob Guy went 4-for-4 and had Fanwood Youth Baseball Association 5. Jean Power 28. S. North St. Louis 12, St. Thomas 6 four RBI. Frank Pepe went 3-for-3 MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS…Senior Goalie Dan Kotch, left, and senior Major League defeated the Rockies, 3- 6. Monica Morin 29. Julia Walker Harry Stratton went 3-for-4 with Attackman Billy Schultz were named Most Valuable Players at The Union County 7. Diedre Gelinne 30. Liz Fischer and had two RBI. Joe Matuska, in 1, at Booth Field. Marlin pitcher Jorge one RBI, Matt Fugett went 3-for-3 Boys’ Lacrosse Tournament held on May 19 and 21 at Kean University in Union. Cruz tossed a complete game no-hitter 8. Lisa Sottung 31. Jan Velasco addition to getting the win, scored 9. Sherri Bender 32. Eileen Mitchell and Bill Mirto went 3-for-3 and had and struck out 15 Rockies. 10. Janet Cornell 33. N. Wickwire three runs. For the Toms, Dan four RBI. The Toms scored four in Lycoming Grants Margolis had two hits and three RBI. WTA Men’s Doubles Anthony D’Annunzio walked and 11. Evelyn Matino 34. Pat Page the fourth. scored the lone Rockie run on a throw- 12. Ellen Rogers 35. A. Wilhelm Jim Richie rapped a hit and two RBI. Degree to Melendez Tennis Ladder Told: ing error in the first inning. Marlin 13. Mary-Lou Wexler 36. Andrea Krest St. Joseph 13, St. James 7 SCOTCH PLAINS – Antonio 1. Gonnella/Wilhelm Steve Bello tied it up in the second 14. Danielle Coleman 37. Linda Coleman The Joeys plated seven runs in the WTA Men’s Singles Melendez of Scotch Plains received 2. McGlynn/Aliche inning after walking, stealing second 15. Tina Wasilewski 38. C. Newman a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Jus- 3. Verchick/Whelan 16. Marie Kacmarsky 39. Karen Dorne sixth. Dave Rothenberg had two Tennis Ladder Told: 4. Mancini/Oslislo and third and zooming home on a throw- 17. Paula Brotman 40. Karen Fried doubles and six RBI. Harry Sempel tice from Lycoming College in 5. Ferio/Sobel ing error. 18. Priscilla Wood 41. L. Goldberg went 3-for-3. Larry Szenyi went 3- 1. Robert Errazo 18. Russell Finestein Williamsport, Pa. during the college’s 6. Schurig/Sheehan Derek Sands bashed a double in the 19. Ellen Smith 42. M. Gundrum 2. Gary Wasserman 19. David Ferio 155th Commencement exercises on Dohm/Magierski 20. Sandy Antonelli 43. Ellen Heinze for-3 for the losers. Bill Zechman 3. Glen Macdonald 20. Alec Wasserman third inning for the only hit of the May 11. Melendez also wrestled for Kolesik/Cerefice game. Marlin Greg Stein scored the 21. Maria Elena Whelan 44. J. Honymar scratched out two hits in two appear- 4. Steve Parker 21. James Bender Marks/Strauchler 22. Kathy O’Neill 45. Dianne Mroz ances. 5. Mike Gonnella 22. Dave Leiz Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Sincox/Blackburn second run in the fourth and Bello 23. Nancy Freundlich 46. Vollbrechthausen 6. Steven Kreutzer 23. Paul Moum Lycoming College. added the insurance run in the fifth. 47. Sheri Pardo St. Anne 17, St. Jude 15 7. Alex Winnicker David Armstrong There were several lead changes. 8. Vince Camuto Dewey Rainville Joe McEvoy’s bunch eventually pre- 9. Mark Jackler Ernest Jacob 10. Bill Wilhelm John Dalton ® vailed. Pat Enright went 3-for-4 and 11. Stuart Gruskin Joseph Donnolo had two RBI. Stan Lesniewski went 12. Steve Satkin Todd Krell 2-for-2 and had two RBI. Stan 13. Tuyen Diep Jon Eisenberg Grausso went 4-for-5 and had three 14. Weldon Chin Jeremy Krell 15. Andrew Ross Adam Krell RBI for Jude. Bill d”Eustachio went 16. Chris Wendel Todd Krell 5-for-5. 17. Peter Magierski Bryan Smith Weichert St. Edwards 13, St. Thomas 6 Michael Manders The Eddies scored eight in the fifth. Tony Radice went 4-for-4 and WTA Women’s Doubles Superior Service Deserves Recognition. Ken Broyles went 3-for-3. Pete Glock Tennis Ladder Told: ® scored three runs for the Toms on two Presenting the 2002 Weichert, Realtors Award Recipients. The second reporting period for walks and a double. Dan Margolis had three hits. the WTA ended Sunday, May 31. PRESIDENT'S CLUB - THE TOP 1% OF WEICHERT ASSOCIATES The next reporting period ends June St. Joseph 16, St. Anne 10 15. Each team must play at least one St. Anne notched five runs in the match during a reporting period or first inning but the Joes started faster. the team will drop 3 places in the Harry Semple and Nick DiNizo each standings. If a team is challenged the went 4-for-4. Marty Marks went 3- team must accept the challenge or it NIKI FRY for-3 for Anne and had three RBI. Pat will be considered a forfeit. NJAR Circle of Excellence Silver 2002 Enright went 2-for-2. 1. Sottung/Weisman Weichert Million Dollar Sales / Marketed Club 2. Purdy/Hewett 3. Galass/Perez-Santalla Weichert President’s Club WTA Men’s Masters 4. Mack/Pecker 5. Healey/Feundlich Tennis Ladder Told: 6. Vollbrechthausen/Morin The standings for the second 7. Zoidis/Fraser reporting period of the Westfield 8. Antonelli/Walker 9. Annis/Nelson Tennis Association Men’s Ten- 10. Brotman/Jacobello nis Ladder ending June 1 fol- 11. Goldberg/Goldberg AMBASSADOR'S CLUB - THE TOP 2% OF WEICHERT ASSOCIATES low. Check out all results of the 12. Day/Kacmarsky WTA, including matches played, 13.Goddberg/Wirthshafter 14.Louie/Louie by checking the 15.Abromowitz/Bender LOLA REED LOUIS FARUOLO www.westfieldnj.com/wta 16.Fleder/Black NJAR Circle of Excellence Silver 2002 NJAR Circle of Excellence Bronze 2002 website. Call in results to 908- Weichert Million Dollar Sales / Marketed Club 2002 Weichert Million Dollar Sales / Marketed Club 317-0001 (option 3 for men’s PUBLIC NOTICE Weichert Ambassador’s Club Weichert Ambassador’s Club masters), or e-mail Mike TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS McGlynn details (winner vs. de- PLANNING BOARD feated, date, score). The next NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the reporting period ends on June Planning Board meeting of the Township of 15 at 6 p.m. Scotch Plains held on May 28, 2003, the Board adopted the following Resolutions: 1. Irwin Bernstein (2) EXECUTIVE'S CLUB – A HIGH TIER OF ACHIEVEMENT 2. Bob Kolesik (3) Union County Vo-Tech School, Raritan 3. 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CLEANING SERVICE APARTMENT FOR RENT Professional House Cleaning People For Animal Luxury 2 Bedroom apartment, Concert to Benefit CLASSIFIEDS Ladies will clean your home, apt. beautiful downtown building, fire- or office. Reasonable Rates Israeli Youngsters Hold Adoption Events place, CAC, DW, W/D, parking. MOVING SALE HELP WANTED References Available. AREA — People for Animals, Call Josephine (908) 413-0040 With Special Needs a nonprofit animal welfare or- MOUNTAINSIDE OFFICE ASSISTANT Please Call Karla (908) 289-6390 or (908) 764-0464 SCOTCH PLAINS — The Is- ganization serving New Jersey, HOUSE FOR SALE 1266 Knollwood Road Springfield Area. rael Support Committee of Con- will sponsor pet adoption events Wshr./gas dryer - like new - $250; Growing manufacturing company MATH SAT TUTOR gregation Beth Israel has an- on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 OPEN HOUSE This End Up furniture; queen bed; looking for a dynamic individual Sunday, June 8 Mathematics degree from Ivy- nounced that a benefit concert and 8. 2 bed sides; 6 drwr dresser; under with great general administrative will be held this Sunday, June 8, Cats and kittens will be avail- 1 - 4 p.m. bed drawers; coffee table; Laura skills. Duties include phones, filing level university, 780 math GREs. 1755 Boulevard, Westfield Proven results, excellent refer- at 2:30 p.m. to support Israeli able from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ashley twin comfort set & rugs - and entry-level bookkeeping (A/ children who have special needs. PETsMart store in the Watchung Westfield - By owner. 4 Bdrm, 2 all good condition. (908) 789-7524. R, invoices, statements through ences. Full Bath Cape Cod. Updated Joe (908) 781-0888 The public is invited to attend Square Mall on Route 22 and at Saturday, June 7; 9am to 4pm QuickBooks). Must have excellent the concert, which will take Kitchen & Baths. New landscap- organizational, interpersonal, and the PETsMart store in ing & paver patio. Sprinkler sys- BABY SITTER WANTED place at Congregation Beth Is- Bridgewater’s Promenade Mall, in- YARD SALE communication skills. Benefits tem. New Family Rm addition w/ include; paid vacation and sick PT, Westfield Area rael, located at 18 Shalom Way cathedral ceiling. 1 car garage. days, holidays, medical, profit 2 school aged children in Scotch Plains. SATURDAY, JUNE 7th Tickets are priced at $5 for CAC. Beautiful park-like property. 9 am - 12 noon sharing and 401K. Salary Tuesdays and Thursdays $459,000. commensurate with experience. 2 pm - 6 pm. adults and $3 for children. Ad- MOUNTAINSIDE LIBRARY vance tickets may be purchased (908) 301-1066 Constitution Plaza Please send resume to: P.O. Box Call (908) 928-9132. 7335, Watchung, N.J. 07069. by calling the temple at (908) HOUSE FOR SALE Mountainside SITUATION WANTED 889-1830. Tickets will also be Huge yard sale--Toys, furniture, sold at the door. Wychwood, Westfield, Center household items, collectibles, CHILDCARE College Student Hall Colonial, 3 bed rooms, kitchenware, etc. Owns Car During the two-hour concert, large private lot - $750,000 Experienced Mother will watch Available All Summer the New Jersey Workshop for 908-232-6405 your child in my Fanwood Home, Good References the Arts Concert Band will per- Principals Only FOR RENT Equipped with all essentials to Call John (908) 233-4840 form a program of popular tunes, care for your child, references classical pieces and Jewish WESTFIELD GARAGE SALE provided, if interested. PIANO LESSONS melodies. Refreshments will be OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE Please call 908-889-5598 Multi-Family Sale IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, TEACHING SINCE 1970 sold during intermission. 2378 Richmond St, Scotch Plains SAFE, SECURE LOCATION, TUTORING (908) 889-4095 Sat. June 7, 9am - 4pm IDEAL FOR STORAGE No Early Birds. $295.00/M Get your kids ready for fall! PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ‘Sheba’ Furn, tools, toys, baby items, Princeton student able to tutor Call Lori (973) 397-3541 TOWN OF WESTFIELD tersection of Route 28 and Route clothing and much more. All grades, All subjects. PLANNING BOARD 287. Dogs will be available on PIANO FOR SALE Call Peter (908) 232-2413 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Planning Board will be holding a Special Meeting 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal Building, in Council Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. SOHMER CONSOLE Chambers, 425 East Broad Street to hear the following applications: at the Bridgewater PETsMART WESTFIELD store. FLOORING 03-07(V) ONE ELM STREET ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., ONE ELM STREET, BLOCK 3105, Saturday, June 7 EXCELLENT CONDITION LOT 18, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. APPLI- Among the many pets for adop- 9am - 3pm (908) 232-0980 CANT SEEKING TO CONVERT A BUILDING FORMERLY USED AS A BANK tion will be Sheba, a two-year old LAMINATED FOR THE PROPOSED USE AS A RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR Labrador Retriever-mix. Corner of Waren Ave HELP WANTED FLOOR AND COMMERCIAL OFFICES ON THE SECOND FLOOR. APPLICANT This playful and friendly dog & Scotch Plains Ave. INSTALLATION PROPOSES TO CONVERT PARKING AREA TO PARK LIKE SETTING Carpenter & Carpenter’s Helper WITH GAZEBO AREA TO BE USED FOR OUT DOOR CAFÉ DINING AS is spayed, current with her vac- MOVING SALE Full time employment. Tools and REGULATED BY OUT DOOR CAFÉ LICENSING. Plans drawn by Beer & cinations and house trained. (1.75 / SQ. FT) Coleman, Architects & Assoc., L.L.C., 51 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren, New Jersey, ‘Sheba’ has a beautiful short- Saturday, June 7th transportation required. (Sheets C1-C2) entitled “Site Plan” dated 5/19/03, also (Sheets A1-A3) dated 5/ 19/03. haired coat with a few brown 10 am - 5 pm (908) 245-5280 1 (732) 661-0112 Applicant seeks variances from the following: markings. 60 Michael Drive (close to List of Existing Nonconforming Zoning Conditions: To adopt a pet or for further Fairview Cemetery, E. Broad St.) HELP WANTED information, please call (908) 688- WESTFIELD See it all on the Web! Section 11.25E.3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum Administrative Assistant rear yard of ½ the building height = 39 feet - Existing is 1.87 feet. 1073 and press no. 8 for cat adop- Furniture, Toys, Electric Westfield Insurance Agency Section 11.25F.1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires window area tion or no. 1 for dog adoption to Appliances, 20" TV, books, Must have 5 years experience. www.goleader.com minimum 40 percent - Existing 12.8 percent; 12.1 percent, 9 percent. leave a message. Other pets for Infant & Children Items. Salary and Benefits. List of New C.40:55D-70c Variances Requested: adoption can be seen by visiting Everything Must Go! Call (908) 233-8040 PUBLIC NOTICE Section 13.01E of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires accessory People For Animals on RUMMAGE SALE TOWN OF WESTFIELD structures in front yard not permitted. Proposed is a gazebo. www.pfa.petfinder.org. HELP WANTED PLANNING BOARD Section 16.03E.3.a(3) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows mount WESTFIELD. St Paul’s Church height of sign to be 12 feet. Proposed is 22 feet & 38 feet. Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Section 17.02C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance for parking requires 95 Rummage Sale: Thur. & Fri. 6/12 Nursery school teacher, part-time, Planning Board at its meeting on June 2, spaces. Proposed is none. PUBLIC NOTICE and 13, 9:30 - 1:00; Bag Day afternoons, Sept. ‘03, state cert., 2003, memorialized the following Board Section 11.25F.1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires building Sat. 6/14 9:30 - 11:30. 414 E. exp. nec. action of May 5, 2003, re: façade window area of 40 percent. Proposed is 12.8 percent, 12.1 percent and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Broad St. Children’s items, jew- Call Director, Presbyterian 03-04 GEORGE HARBT, 717 HYSLIP 14 percent. CHANCERY DIVISION elry, antiques, china, clothing, h&h. Nursery School (908) 233-0766 AVENUE, BLOCK 4302, LOT 35, Section 16.03C.2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires perpendicu- UNION COUNTY APPLICANT SEEKING MINOR larly placed signs are prohibited. Proposed is blade sign. DOCKET NO. F-4320-02 SUBDIVISION APPROVAL. AP- Section 16.04E.2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows 2 signs on a File No. 6276-02 MOVING SALE HELP WANTED corner property. 3 wall signs, 1 blade sign & awning signage is proposed. PLICANT SEEKS TO DEMOLISH NOTICE TO REDEEM WESTFIELD REAL ESTATE, Agents at AN EXISTING HOUSE AND CRE- Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from ATE TWO CONFORMING requirements may be sought as appropriate. IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE 2 Robin Hood Way Burgdorff ERA are breaking all CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING LOTS And Sat, June 7, 10am - 4pm. records. ERA’s #1 Real Estate FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE V. JAMES HOLDEN; ET ALS, Art, LR FURN, Lamps, Pictures, firm has training classes starting LOT. – Approved with conditions. 03-05(V) JJAB, L.L.C., 240 – 244 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, BLOCK 3116, LOT 14, DEFENDANT(S). APPLICANT SEEKING PRELIMINARY & FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL Kenneth B. Marsh TO: VERONICA HOLDEN; Upolstered FURN, Oak BR set, soon. Scholarships available. WITH VARIANCES. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO DEMOLISH THE EXIST- Secretary PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order on Twin bed with mattress, etc. Call 1-866-BURGDORFF 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $17.85 ING 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ADDITION OVER EXISTING 1ST FLOOR. APPLI- May 12, 2003, the Superior Court Fixed June 23, 2003, between the hours of nine CANT PROPOSES FAÇADE CHANGES AND ALTERATIONS TO 1ST o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock in FLOOR. Plans drawn by EKA Associates, P.A., 1765 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, (Sheets 1-2) dated 2/25/03. Also, plans drawn by the afternoon, prevailing time, at the office of Potter Architects, L.L.C., 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, New Jersey, (Sheets 1-2) the Tax Collector for the CITY OF ELIZA- BETH, located at 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, dated 12/02/02, revised 5/08/03. Applicant seeks variances from the following: Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201, as the time COLDWELL BANKER and place when and where you may pay to List of Existing Nonconforming Zoning Conditions: the plaintiff the amount so found due for & principal and interest on its certificate of tax E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Section 11.25E3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum rear yard 1 feet of depth for each 2 feet of building height sale as follows: LOT 775 BLOCK 7 on the tax duplicate of (+ 29 feet), permitted + 15 feet - Existing is none. Section 17.02B5 & 17.02C7(e) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires the City of Elizabeth. Total amount required 17 parking spaces. Proposed none. to redeem is $55,583.65, together with inter- est from April 15, 2003 and costs. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday June 8th, 1pm to 4pm Section 17.02E1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum off- street loading/unloading spaces permitted 1 space. Existing is none. And that unless, at the same time and place, you or one of you redeem by paying 921 Tice Place, Westfield- Center Hall Colonial for $899,000 List of New C.40:55D-70 c. and d. Variances Requested: the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Section 11.25E3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum rear then you, and each of you shall be debarred yard 1 feet of depth for each 2 feet of building height (40 feet), permitted is 20 feet and foreclosed of and from all right and equity of redemption of, in and to the lands - Proposed is none. Section 17.02C52 & 17.02C7(e) & (a) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance and premises above set out and described requires 80 parking spaces. Proposed is none. in the complaint and every part thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with an absolute Section 17.02E1of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum of off- street loading/unloading spaces, permitted 1. Proposed is none. and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee Section 12.05C2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum set simple in said lands and premises. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, back for roof top structure, permitted is 10 feet Proposed is 1 feet. Section 16.04H of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires wall sign for 2nd redemption shall be permitted up until the floor, permitted none. entry of final judgement including the whole of the last date upon which judgement is Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from requirements may be sought as appropriate. entered. MICHAEL G. PELLEGRINO, ESQ. Plans and applications are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, Attorney for Plaintiff Westfield, New Jersey and may be reviewed Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. Kenneth B. Marsh One Gatehall Drive Secretary Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $135.66 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $42.33

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Stender’s For Homeland Security Briefing Vote Against Telemarketing Calls TRENTON — Several Union “One of the most important initia- TRENTON – The American As- than a year by bringing thousands County officials recently joined Gov- tives we have undertaken has been the sociation of Retired Persons of seniors to Trenton and generat- ernor James McGreevey and other top sharing of information on a local, state (AARP) members thanked Assem- ing well over 3,500 calls to legisla- New Jersey officials for Homeland and federal level,” said Governor blywoman Linda Stender for vot- tors. “New Jersey has seized the Security briefings to discuss statewide McGreevey. “The professionalism and ing in favor of legislation signed at opportunity to pass the strongest initiatives to strengthen safety and expertise exhibited by local officials protecting consumers from un- consumer protection legislation in security. throughout New Jersey has been es- wanted telemarketing sales calls. the nation. We recognize and ap- The Union County officials were sential to the success of our efforts.” AARP supports the telemarketing preciate the staunch support of As- from various entities including school To strengthen security during the do-not-call list bill (A-727), which semblywoman Linda Stender for officials, police chiefs, and the Office war in Iraq, New Jersey enhanced received broad support in the State voting in favor of this important of Emergency Management (OEM). State Police and National Guard pro- Senate and General Assembly of bill,” said Ms. Askin. Local participants included: Mu- tection on major tunnels, bridges and the New Jersey Legislature. Gover- New Jersey now joins more than nicipal Administrator Marlena Schmid nuclear power plants; instituted on- nor James McGreevey signed the 30 states that have similar do-not- of Cranford, Superintendent Dr. Carol going patrols and inspections by the bill on Wednesday, May 21 at the call list laws on the books. A federal B. Choye of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, State Police Marine Police with height- Hamilton Senior Center in list is also in the works. “The New and Superintendent Dr. William Foley ened awareness concerning ports and Hamilton. Jersey law will be the best in the of Westfield. bridges; and increased patrols with This bill is designed to protect nation in terms of protecting resi- the State Police and National Guard at New Jersey residents from unwanted dents’ privacy because it has the Westfield Home Sales Newark Liberty Airport and select telemarketing sales calls. Over least loopholes, or exceptions, than regional airports. 150,000 telemarketing firms make other states and the federal list. This For Week of May 27 The Governor led Homeland Secu- unsolicited calls to millions of is something that is truly the best in rity briefings for Police Chiefs and people every day. Approximately the nation,” said Dorothy Dowling, David and Jeanne Probst to Michael Emergency Management Offices on 10 percent of these calls are from AARP New Jersey Consumer Issues and Kimberly Hertz, 304 Roanoke April 15, School Superintendents on fraudulent telemarketers. Task Force Chair. Road, $790,000. May 1 and Mayors and other munici- “Seniors are disproportionately The state has up to 12 months to Joseph Gazdak and Margaret Norden pal officials on May 5. targeted by telemarketing scams, prepare for the activation of the no- to Peter and Catherine Mlynarczyk, Each session included presenta- tions by Director of the New Jersey and the consumer must be given the call-list. “The State needs time to 715 Glen Avenue, $570,000. power to stop these calls,” said prepare because more than 2.6 mil- Kirk and Monica Waisner to Derek Office of Counter-Terrorism Sidney and Tara Rodberg, 420 Topping Hill Caspersen, Commissioner of Health AARP State President Marilyn lion people have put their names in Road, $850,000. and Senior Services Dr. Clifton Lacy, CONGRATULATIONS…Over Memorial Day weekend the Watchung stables Askin. the do-not-call lists in New York David and Susan Chan to Gregory Acting Superintendent of the New held the 70th Annual Spring Horse Show. Jacqueline Depew of Scotch Plains, AARP has been advocating for and another 2.6 million in Pennsyl- and Gwen Kuyat, 150 Jefferson Av- Jersey State Police Rick Fuentes and age 11, took third place in event No. 21 with other “C2” riders. the adoption of this bill for more vania,” said Ms. Dowling. enue, $559,000. Acting Attorney General Peter Timothy and Janet Koether to Harvey. Michael and Chris Ann Kavanagh, 201 The presentations were followed At a recent REALTOR luncheon, over 100 area sales agents listened to an esteemed panel of Tuttle Parkway, $570,000. by an extensive question and answer five real estate professionals, each representing a local Broker, to discuss industry standards. Richard and Robin Sternal to Pri- period that allowed for local officials macy Closing Corporation, a Nevada to inquire about funding, equipment Four out of five companies recommended using the Multiple Listing Service Corporation, 529 Edgar Road, 6077 upgrades and the continuing coordi- Primacy Parkway, Suite 300, Mem- nation of efforts across the state. as the best way to serve a Seller’s interest. phis, TN 38119, $365,000. “We were able to talk about the Primacy Closing Corporation to initiatives the State has taken in the Michael Murray, 529 Edgar Road, face of our continuing security vigi- If you are planning to sell your home, insist that your agent $365,000. lance, as well as convey our apprecia- submit to the Multiple Listing Service . . . Mario and Michelle Massa to Steven tion and respect for the job local offi- and Patricia Becker, 846 Nancy Way, cials have done in this new and diffi- $720,000. cult time,” said Governer McGreevey. Immediately . . . Carmen DiMaria and Kellie “The briefings also provided an op- Coleman to George Harbt, 915 Rahway portunity to listen to local officials’ Avenue, $360,000. thoughts and ideas on how we can The best buyer for your home just might be working with a different REALTOR. Luis Allbritton and Jeannie Chin to continue to work together to Roberto and Maria Gallo, 1112 Cen- strengthen security throughout our Burgdorff Realtors, ERA . . . doing what’s best for you. tral Avenue, $360,000. state.” 109 Wyoming Street

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FANWOOD $449,900 FANWOOD $379,000 FANWOOD $599,900 Beautiful and spacious Colonial, set on professionally Charming Colonial with unique, artisitc details, offers 7 rooms and To be built Custom Colonial on 3,000 square feet, 100 x 125 landscaped property, offers 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, newer Eat- includes 3 Bedrooms, updated Eat-In Kitchen and 1.1 baths, banquet- lot, offers 9 rooms and includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two- In Kitchen with oak cabinets, Living Room with wood-burning size Formal Dining Room, Living Room with fireplace and stained glass story foyer, Eat-In Kitchen with separate dining area, Formal SUSAN CHECCHIO fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Recreation Room, hardwood windows, walk-up attic, frame and picture molding throughout, new Dining Room, Living Room, multi-zone heating and cooling. Sales Associate floors, natural woodwork, new upgrades that include Central basement Recreation Room and office. Air Conditioning, windows, furnace, and 1st floor bath. Terrific NJAR Circle of Excellence location! Club Award 1998-2002 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Westfield Office Direct Line: (908) 301-2014 209 Central Avenue [email protected] (908) 233-5555 Experience, Trust, Reliability & Service COLDWELL BANKER& E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE GARWOOD $339,000 MOUNTAINSIDE $567,500 SCOTCH PLAINS $459,000 Outstanding home in mint-condition features 8 rooms and Very spacious and pristine Colonial Cape offers 8 rooms and includes Charming Colonial with 9 rooms includes 4 Bedrooms, includes 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal 4 Bedrooms, 2 newer baths and large Eat-In Kitchen with granite updated Eat-In Kitchen and 2 full baths with skylights, Formal Dining Room, hardwood floors, Central Air Conditioning, huge counters and sliding glass door to marvelous enclosed porch, Living Dining Room, Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, grade level Family Room with Bedroom, office and bath can Room with gas fireplace, Family Room with French door to patio and enclosed porch and deck, 2nd floor air-conditioning. be a perfect Mother/Daughter if you wish. wonderful backyard, Dining Room with bay window and close to school.

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Located in SCOTCH PLAINS $549,900 WESTFIELD $429,900 WESTFIELD $639,900 Spacious Cape/Colonial offers 9 rooms and includes 3 Updated with many improvements that include electric, plumbing, Well-cared for spacious home with 8 rooms features 4 same the Williamsburg complex, this bright and spacious end unit Bedroom suites, Living Room with built-ins, Formal Dining walls and 2 baths, this wonderful Colonial also offers 8 rooms and level Bedrooms, 2.1 baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, sunny den, large 1st floor Master Bedroom with full includes 4 Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Living Room with wood-burning fireplace and large townhouse features living room with wood burning fireplace, 2 bath and separate entrance, Eat-In Kitchen, splendid backyard Room and den. bay window, spacious rear deck, good storage, new doors with Anthony in-ground pool, spa, deck and fence, exterior throughout, finished basement and Central Air Conditioning. bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat in kitchen, and private terrace. Walk- lighting. ing distance to train, bus and town. Offered at $359,000. WESTFIELD OFFICE Bobbee Mulvee 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, NJ 07090 Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence 1998, 1999, 2001 (908) 233-0065 President’s Club 2002 Direct Dial: (908) 301-2027 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE For all your mortgage needs Call ERA Mortgage 16 Offices Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 at 888-421-3813 Throughout New Jersey CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Resident Opens Talking Business Eric Rosenberger Joins Knitting Store in Maplewood Summit Financial Resources WESTFIELD — Long-time your knitting. Younger people may Kurt Ilisije Named Manger SCOTCH PLAINS —Eric County Chamber of Commerce and Westfield resident and local area edu- not be familiar with this bit of old- Rosenberger of Scotch Plains has earned his Bachelor of Science de- cator, Rosemary Wellner, has opened fashioned wisdom, which means to recently joined Summit Financial gree from Sacred Heart University a knitting store in nearby Maplewood. stay with what time and experience Of SP Commerce Bank Resources, located in Parsippany, with a major in Finance and Busi- The shop is called Knit-and-Stitch prove that you do well. For many as a financial planner. ness Administration. In association and is located on the second floor of years I taught English in the Union SCOTCH PLAINS —Commerce ager of the business solutions divi- At Summit, Mr. Rosenberger will with Summit Financial Resources, 155 Maplewood Avenue, above the Public Schools, securities regulations Bank recently named Kurt Ilisije sion of Financial Technologies In- be starting family practice with Karl one of the largest independent per- Maplewood Theater. in banks and brokerages, and more as manager of the bank’s newest ternational. Rosenberger, where they will be sonal financial planning firms in the The store features fashion and tradi- recently knitting at the South Orange/ Union County location in Scotch Mr. Ilisije earned a degree in focusing on helping professionals, Northeast and a Registered Invest- tional yarns and accessories as well as Maplewood adult school. I am a born Plains, located at Park business administra- executives, business owners and ment Advisor with the SEC. a variety of classes that will make educator and a fairly accomplished Avenue and Mountain tion from Fairleigh other successful individuals deter- Eric and Karl Rosenberger will knitters out of beginners and challenge knitter. In looking for a business, it Road. The bank will Dickinson University. mine the most effective ways to be able to provide their clients with veteran knitters to further develop their made sense to combine my two tal- host a free grand open- He is a member of the build and preserve their wealth. a full range of fee based financial skills. The summer session of classes ents: knitting and teaching.” ing celebration on Sat- Scotch Plains Business Mr. Rosenberger is a member of planning services as well as a broad will begin on Tuesday, June 24. Information about Knit-and-Stitch urday, June 7 from 9 and Professional Asso- the Scotch Plains Business & Pro- portfolio of insurance and invest- Ms. Wellner who has lived in and the summer schedule of classes a.m. to 2 p.m. ciation, the Union fessional Association, the Morris ment products. Westfield since 1978 with her son, can be obtained by calling (973) 761- In his new position, County Chamber of Daniel, is also a former English De- 8585, or by visiting www.knit-and- Mr. Ilisije is respon- Commerce and the partment head and more recently Wall stitch.com. sible for new business Fanwood-Scotch Ms. Gatti Was Honored Street Training Director. After more and community devel- Plains Rotary Club. than 15 years on Wall Street, why did Vacation Bible School opment and the man- Commerce Bank, Wellner decide to open a retail knit- agement of store per- “America’s Most Con- With Pacesetter Award On Tap In Summit sonnel and operations. venient Bank,” is a ting shop? Kurt Ilisije “Well, shortly after 9/11, Wall Street SUMMIT – St. John’s Lutheran Mr. Ilisije has more leading retailer of fi- MOUNTAINSIDE – Fontaine years. basically gave me a one-way ticket Church and the Calvary Episcopal than 20 years of experience in the nancial services dedicated to pro- Gatti of Mountainside was recently Besides working full time for back to New Jersey,” said Ms. Wellner. Church will offer Zoom Zone Vaca- financial services and technology viding unparalleled customer ser- honored in Dublin, Ireland with a American Express, Ms. Gatti does After more than six months of search- tion Bible School from Monday industries. He spent 18 years as a vice. Commerce pioneered the con- Pacesetter Award. volunteer work with hospice and ing for a job in Manhattan, Ms. Wellner through Friday, July 7 to 11, at St. relationship manager of the par- cept of seven-day branch banking Ms. Gatti was one of 15 agents serves on the board of the Fanwood- decided to open her own business. John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Spring- ticipant services division of De- and has a network of more than 230 across the United States to receive a Scotch Plains YMCA and on the “I adhere to the old saying: Stick to field Avenue in Summit. pository Trust Company. Mr. Ilisije convenient stores in New York, New pacesetter award for her commit- board of the Youth and Family Coun- Youngsters age three through sixth has also served as a product man- Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. ment to customer excellence and seling services in Westfield. First Baptist Reveals grade are invited to participate in the In 2003, the bank plans to add high levels of sales. She has worked Ms. Gatti is also a member of the program, which will be held each Jumble Store to Close 46 new locations and will create in the travel industry for over 34 Sovereign Military Order of Jerusa- Sunday Baptisms, day from 9 a.m. to noon. Activities 1,800-plus career opportunities years and has been with American lem and recently joined the Friends Women’s Conference will include lessons, songs, games, For Summer June 13 throughout its territory. Express in Summit for the past three of Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. crafts and snacks. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist CRANFORD – The Jumble Store, A Christian music band entitled located at 110 Walnut Avenue in Knights’ Bike For Life Church of Westfield, located at 170 “Captive Free” will take part in the Elm Street, will conduct baptisms Cranford, will close for the summer Scotch Plains Recreation Events Zoom Zone program, presenting con- on Friday, June 13. On Tap This Sunday during the Sunday morning worship temporary music, drama and pup- Summer Parks Program: Par- p.m. The session will run from service at 10:20 a.m. on June 8. Storewide sales will be held begin- WESTFIELD – Knights of Co- ents can register their children July 9 to August 13. Registration pets to highlight Bible stories. ning Saturday, June 7, and markdowns lumbus Council No. 1711 will spon- Baptists, who practice baptism of The cost is $15 per child or a for the parks program in the mu- begins on June 8 for residents at a the believer by immersion, consider will continue until closing day. sor its annual Bike For Life this nicipal building, Room 113. The price of $30 and June 16 for non- maximum of $30 per family. Inter- The Jumble Store is owned and Sunday, June 8. the rite of baptism to be a public ested individuals may register now program, open to children ages 6 residents at a cost of $35. declaration of the Christian faith. operated by the Junior League of This yearly event, open to the to 12, consists of daily activities, Maracas I, II and Maracas by calling (908) 918-2506 or visiting Elizabeth-Plainfield. All proceeds public, is designed to raise funds Music that day will celebrate Pen- the church office. contests, trips, games and more. Solas: Summer sessions offered tecost Sunday, traditionally the day benefit the League’s community ser- for homes, agencies and shelters The program will run from June for ages 3 to 5. Learn the basics of the first disciples received the Holy vice projects. that offer motherhood training, edu- 30 to August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 the Spanish language. Spirit and founded the church. WF Recreation For more information about the cation, skills training, and spiritual p.m. Basketball Clinic: For children Senior Pastor Dee Dee Turlington Jumble Store, please call (908) 276- guidance for woman experiencing Summer Small Fry Program: in kindergarten through the third will preach on the characteristics of Department Events 0222. Additional information about difficulty in providing for their chil- This daily park program, for ages grade. Clinics will be held Tues- Department Events the Junior League is available by call- dren. the first community of believers. Dancercise: Early Spring Ses- 3 to 5, will be held at Farley Park days, July 1 to August 5, at Kramer In other church news, a dozen ing (908) 709-1177. The registration fee of $15 will from Monday through Friday, Manor Courts. Kindergarten sion is currently available. The store will reopen to accept allow participants to join the tour women from First Baptist will attend Summer Playground Regis- starting June 30 to August 8. There through first graders play from 6 to the annual American Baptist consignment on Tuesday, September that begins at the Knights of Co- are two sessions being offered, the 7 p.m. and second through third tration for 2003: The program 2. The selling floor will reopen on lumbus Hall, located at 2400 North Women’s Ministries Conference in will run from June 27 through morning session is from 9 a.m. to graders play from 7 to 8 p.m. The Harvey Cedars today through Satur- Saturday, September 6. Avenue in Westfield. noon and the afternoon session is fee is $30 for residents and $35 for August 8 at various school loca- Riders will receive a free Bike day, June 5 to 7. tions. The cost is $15 per child. from 1 to 4 p.m. The department non-residents. The conference is set up so that an PUBLIC NOTICE for Life T-shirt and may choose can only register 20 children for Summer Science Club: Held at Children must be Westfield resi- from the following distances: Be- individual may attend one day or for dents between the first grade TOWN OF WESTFIELD each session. You may not register the Towne House in Green Forest the whole period. This year’s theme ginner (five miles), Intermediate your child for both sessions until Park, Monday through Friday, from and the sixth grade. All children Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- (15 miles) and Experienced (35 will be “Seeking the Abundant Life.” must be registered to engage in nances as follows were passed and adopted the registration period is over. The August 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to Louise Hill, an international mis- by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield miles). fee is $45 per person. noon. The science club is open to any activity. All registration is at a meeting thereof held on June 3, 2003. The first ride will begin at 8:30 sionary, will speak. conducted at the Recreation De- Manners Matter: This program, chldren form ages 7 to 12. The fee Activities will include Bible Study, Bernard A Heeney a.m. Disc jockey Diane Prior from open for children ages 7 to 12, will is $105 per person. Please register partment at 425 East Broad Town Clerk WKTU 103.5 FM will be on hand a talent show, fun and games and Street. Department hours are GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1813 be held on Saturdays at the Towne after June 8. meditative walks by the shore. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND with music to accompany the all- House in Green Forest Park from 9 Tennis Lessons: Open to chil- from Monday to Friday 8:30 THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF day barbecue which is included in For more information on a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to 11 a.m. The program will edu- dren ages 7 to 9 and children 10 to Sunday’s baptisms or the confer- WESTFIELD CHAPTER 13, this charitable event. cate the students on building self 13. Registration begins on Sun- For more information, please “MOTOR VEHICLES AND The event will benefit organiza- ence, please call (908) 233-2278 or TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE I, “IN esteem, proper protocol and eti- day, June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon in call the recreation department at tions such as Several Sources Foun- email (908) 789-4080. GENERAL” quette in several settings. The fee the municipal building. The fee is [email protected]. 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $14.28 dation, Good Counsel Inc., Rose is $30 for residents and $35 for $40 for residents and $45 for non- Garden Home and Raphael’s Life non-residents. residents. House, which serve women of Kickball: This sport, which is For more information on any of Union County. For further infor- open for children ages 4 and 5,will the events featured above, please mation, please call Kevin Morrissey be held at Kramer Manor Park on call the Recreation Department at at (908) 789-9591. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 (908) 322-6700, extension no. 221. See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com

525 Clifton Street Westfield, New Jersey

This spacious home is beautifully appointed and rests on a serene lot, just under a third of an acre. This lovely 4 BRM, 2.1 BTH Split offers the ideal setting for anyone seeking a home in Westfield. Large rooms abound and compliment the open floor plan encompassing a LIV RM w/fpl, DIN RM w/ SGD to a CUST DK, & an EI-KIT. Private spaces include a large MBRM, three LGE BRMS, a GRD Pastoral beauty surrounds this elegant 4BRM, 3.1BTH Scotch Plains LVL FAM RM & an EI-KIT. Private basement REC RM. Enhancing the interior is a large and Ranch. Offering the ultimate in spacious one floor living, w/architec- private fenced backyard. Presented for $639,900. For further details or to make an appointment to tural refinements: HWD FLRS, beamed ceilings, copious windows, sky- view this home contact . . . lights & custom built-ins. The Liv Rm w/cathedral ceiling & wall of windows & the formal Din Rm w/bow window compose a superb en- tertaining area. A richly appointed Fam Rm & newer EI-Kit comple- JOCELYNE HOLDEN ment private spaces comprised of a Mstr Suite, nicely sized BRMS & a Sales Associate wonderfully finished BSMT that doubles your living space. A bower of trees crowns a marvelous yard that features superb plantings, circular Direct Dial: (908) 233-2694 drive, deck and mature shrubbery. Presented for $729,000. Evenings: (908) 233-2009 For your appointment, call . . . CATHY LEE TOMLINSON JOYCE TAYLOR Sales Associate Sales Associate Direct Dial: (908) 233-6406 NJAR Circle of Excellence: 1977-2002 Evenings: (908) 233-4561 Direct Dial: (908) 233-6417

WESTFIELD OFFICE • 600 NORTH AVENUE, WEST • (908) 233-0065 WESTFIELD OFFICE • 600 NORTH AVENUE, WEST • (908) 233-0065

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 17 Education News – Pages 17-18 F.L.A.G. Awards Seniors At WHS for Volunteerism WESTFIELD — On June 6, at the Angela Kim and Jason Tamman vol- Seniors Awards Night, F.L.A.G. (The unteered her time for two years, while Foreign Language Awareness Group) Jenni Chang volunteered for one year. presented service awards to six F.L.A.G. is a self-supporting af- Westfield High School (WHS) seniors. ter-school program under the super- The students volunteered their time vision of the Westfield Parent teacher to help as teacher aides in French, Council and has been providing Italian and Spanish language classes. French, Italian and Spanish classes Ali Yuhas has successfully com- for K through fifth grade students for pleted three consecutive years as the past 14 years. volunteer aide to the program. Classes meet once a week from 4 Christine McCabe, Eileen Gessner, to 5 p.m., from October to March. The program is open to non-resi- Bates College Accepts dents. For more information, please call Charles Hely Under Greet Hershey, Program Director, at IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY…Although May 9 was a scheduled day off for the students of Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield, some of the girls Early Decision Process (908) 301-0388. from Brownie Troop No. 972 showed up at school to remove weeds and plant WESTFIELD — Charles Hely of annuals in the flowerbeds, in an effort to beautify the grounds. The project was Westfield has been admitted to Bates McDermott Honored achieved with support from Miele Greenhouses, located in Clark. College under its Early Decision By Delbarton School Program. NEW GROWTH…To kick off Earth Day and Arbor Day, the newly-formed The son of Mr. and Mrs. James WESTFIELD – Bryan McDermott of Westfield, a graduating senior at Morristown-Beard School Environmental Club planted several dozen dogwood Ackerman, Lerner Awarded Hely, James is a senior at Westfield saplings on the school’s campus. The club, which is under the advisement of High School, where he serves as Delbarton School in Morristown, was science teacher Lori Delahunty of Hope, recently silk-screened T-shirts to raise captain of the cross-country team recognized for his dedication and com- funds to be used toward New Jersey conservation efforts. Pictured, above, Ms. Scholarships from Comcast and a member of the lacrosse team. mitment to the Student Council during Delahunty is joined by junior Brandt Miller of Westfield in planting the an honors convocation on May 27. seedlings. WESTFIELD – The Comcast Foun- School, Joshua is the son of Mr. and A member of the National Honor dation in Philadelphia, Pa. has re- Mrs. Jack Lerner of Westfield. Society, Charles is also a participant vealed that Sara He will attend Brown University in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ackerman and Joshua in Providence, R.I. in the fall. Essay Contest and is an honor roll Lerner, both of Funded through The Comcast member. Westfield, have been Foundation, the Southwick Awarded OLDWELL ANKER recognized for their program acknowl- C B outstanding commit- edges high school Degree at Syracuse & ment to community seniors for exem- SCOTCH PLAINS – The School E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE service with a $1,000 plary community of Management at Syracuse Univer- grant through its Lead- Sara Ackerman service, leadership sity in Syracuse, N.Y. has reported OPEN SUNDAY 1 TO 4 PM ers of Tomorrow skills, positive atti- that Scotch Plains resident Lauren Scholarship Program. tude and academic Southwick received a Bachelor of The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis achievement. Joshua Lerner Science Degree in Finance and Mar- Ackerman, Sara is a 2003 graduate of The program keting Management during the Westfield High School. awarded 889 scholarships to students University’s 149th commencement She will attend New York Univer- attending schools in communities ceremony on May 11 in the sity in New York City in the fall. throughout Comcast Cable’s Eastern, University’s Carrier Dome. A 2003 graduate of Westfield High Atlantic and Midwest division. Syracuse Univ. Grants Degree to Chilnick WESTFIELD – The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. has revealed that Westfield resi- dent Jeremy Chilnick received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Tele- vision-Radio-Film. The degree was conferred on May 11 during the University’s 149th commencement ceremony on May 11 at the University’s Carrier Dome. $1,450,000 Lycoming Announces 1414 Whippoorwill Way, Westfield Santo Graduation Spectacular home perched on level hilltop, completely remodeled to capitalize on the natural beauty SCOTCH PLAINS – Lycoming of the site w/an airy, open feeling. Gourmet top of the line Kitchen open to Fam Room w/slate floor, College in Williamsport, Pa. has re- fpl, and beaut built-ins overlooks patio w/hot tub. Oversized LR/DR combo w/maple floors, Rec SPECIALLY HONORED…Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield ported the graduation of Katherine Room, Office, 5 Bedrms, 4.5 Baths incl. private Master Suite w/fab Bath. WSF2393 announced the recipients of the school’s Christian Citizenship Award for the Santo of Scotch Plains. She received third marking period of the 2002-2003 academic year. The honorees, pictured a Bachelor Degree in Nursing during below, are enrolled in the fifth through eighth grades at the school. the May 11 Commencement.

600 Fourth Avenue, Westfield $329,900 Townhouse! Great end unit featuring a sunken Living Room, Dining Room, updated Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, 1 ½ Baths, plus a large basement for storage. Easy living and a great investment opportunity. WSF2339

Scotch Plains For The “Artist/Craftsman” JUST LISTED! Well maintained seven room Split-level features formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, one and one-half baths, plus a partially finished basement, FHA/Gas heat, CAC. At the far end of the deep property is a "turn of the century" two story carriage house with a spiral staircase, perfect for the artist or craftsman. We welcome the opportunity to show you this unique property. Priced at $359,000. 11 Stanley Oval, Westfield $669,000 Great location on a picturesque cul-de-sac within walking distance to town, schools and NYC train. Featuring an open porch; lovely Entrance Hall; LR w/fireplace; Formal DR w/Butler’s The “Spring Market” is here! Pantry leading to Kitchen; Rec Room; 4 Bedrooms 2 ½ Baths; deck and 2 car garage. WSF2064 Thinking of buying or selling... call Prudential today for a FRANK D. ISOLDI complimentary market Broker /Sales Associate analysis of your home. Top Producer: 1st Quarter 2003 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1993-2002 Gold Level: 1999-2002 PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES WEBSITE www.PruNewJersey.com REALTOR® - Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Westfield Office - 215 North Avenue West Telephone 908/232-5664 Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Tour, Ribbon-Cutting Slated University News Concepts & Thought For Addition at Westfield High St. Bucciarelli, Sandiford, Stroud WESTFIELD – In celebration of tour the new three-story addition to Graduate Saint Peter’s College the near completion of the Westfield witness firsthand the state-of-the-art JERSEY CITY – Saint Peter’s Business Administration. High School (WHS) addition, the science laboratories, the spacious art Westfield Board of Education in- room and the general-purpose class- College in Jersey City honored local He also won the Dinneen Medal for residents during its 112th Com- academic excellence in Accounting vites the public to attend a ribbon- rooms that will be equipped with the mencement on May 18 at the PNC and the Dinneen Medal for highest cutting ceremony and tour of the latest technology. school’s new wing on Wednesday, Although not yet completely fur- Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. grade point average in Accountancy. An undergraduate student, Donald Brian Sandiford of Fanwood was June 11, at 6 p.m. nished, the rooms exemplify the ex- Bucciarelli of Westfield won the awarded the Cappelluti Award for The ceremony will begin in the cellent facilities that will be avail- new Student Center, which is located able this September to the ever-in- Pavonia Medal for having the high- outstanding scholastic achievement est overall grade point average in and extraordinary dedication and across the hall from Cafeteria A. The creasing enrollment at WHS. service to the history department. center is easily accessible from the “We hope the public can join us parking lot behind the school. in this celebration,” stated Board He also won the Pauw Wow Jour- Local Residents Placed nalism Medal for excellence in jour- Light refreshments will be served of Education President Arlene nalism through participation in stu- and student singers and musicians Gardner, “because this event that On Pingry Honor Roll will provide entertainment. would not have been possible with- dent publications. Robert Stroud of Westfield won the Following the brief ribbon-cutting out the support of the Westfield BERNARDS TOWNSHIP – Management Medal for academic ex- ceremony, the public is invited to community.” Headmaster John Neiswender of The Pingry School has an- cellence in Business Administration. nounced the names of students Carrabuena and Kwon WHS Spanish Language who were recently appointed to the Middle School’s Third Quar- Graduate Syracuse Univ. CONGRATULATIONS…The Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield presented ter Honor Roll, for the period AREA – The School of Informa- Students Earn Recognition Kaitlyn Patella, a senior at Westfield High School (WHS), with a $1,500 ending on April 4. scholarship. She has a 3.655 grade point average and scored a total of 1,500 on tion Studies at Syracuse University WESTFIELD – According to Spanish 2: Rachel Charatan, her SAT exam. Kaitlyn has been placed on the honor roll throughout her high WESTFIELD – Grade 7 in Syracuse, N.Y. has reported that Suzanne Jacobus, Chairwoman of Meaghan Higgins, and Sarah school career, and is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Gordon Peeler Adrienne Spiegel Michael Carabuena of Scotch Plains the Department of Foreign Lan- Patankar all received Fourth Honor- Spanish Honor Society. She is the editor of the Hi’s Eye newspaper at WHS and WESTFIELD – Grade 8 and Christina Kwon of Westfield guages at Westfield High School, the able Mention; Rachel Leopold re- is a member of the student council, art club and other school organizations. Isaac Davis Haley Wynne graduated during the University’s Kaitlyn will attend Eugene Lang College in New York City, where she plans to school learned on May 10, that Span- ceived Sixth Honorable Mention, and Max Horlbeck Elizabeth Zoidis 149th commencement ceremony ish language students have been rec- Miriam Becker-Cohen earned Sev- study art. Pictured, left to right, are: Scholarship Committee Chairwoman Pam held May 11 in the University’s Car- ognized by the New Jersey Associa- enth Honorable Mention. Wiaczek, Kaitlyn, and Joan Patella, Kaitlyn’s mother. MOUNTAINSIDE – Grade 7 rier Dome. tion of Teachers of Spanish and Por- Spanish 3: Kimberly Adams re- Erik Moss Both Michael and Christina re- tuguese (NJAATSP). ceived Second Honorable Mention, BERKELEY HEIGHTS – Grade 7 ceived Bachelor of Science Degrees Forty-five WHS students took the Christina Cordeiro and Henry John Soo Hoo in Information Management and National Spanish Examination on Koehler both earned Third Honor- Gala Reception Planned Technology. March 1. In New Jersey, approxi- able Mention. Gilad Edelman re- mately 1,870 pupils registered for ceived Fourth Honorable Mention. For Retiring Employees the exam. In the country, approxi- Spanish 4: Meghana Limaye re- Recovering Addicts Caution mately 90,000 students registered ceived Fourth Honorable Mention, WESTFIELD — Twenty-eight tary School; Marilyn Lawson, Spe- for the exam. while Jeremy MacKechnie earned Westfield Public School staff mem- cial Services; Joanne Lesiewicz, Of the 45 WHS students, 12 were Seventh Honorable Mention. bers will be honored by the Westfield Edison School; H. Carol Lester, Students at Westfield High ranked in the state for their high Spanish 5: Eileen Gessner re- Board of Education and colleagues Edison School; Maryann Molnar, scores. The rankings are as follows: ceived Seventh Honorable Mention. WESTFIELD – Westfield High Plough, Partnership for a Drug Free at the 15th annual Gala for school Franklin School; Karin Ninesling, School (WHS) recently hosted an as- America, and Prevention Links. employees to be held Thursday, June Westfield High School (WHS); An- sembly program entitled, “Fighting a Dr. Steve Adubato, anchor for Chan- Westfield Citizens Reminded 12, at 4:30 p.m. in The Westwood in thony Quagliano, WHS; Drude Fatal Addiction,” which featured four nel 13/WNET facilitated the program. Garwood. Roessler, Franklin/Wilson Schools; young recovering drug addicts from He told the WHS audience, “You are a The annual event brings staff mem- Mary Shea, Roosevelt School; Judith Daytop New Jersey, who spoke to stu- very special group of young people.” To Return School Surveys bers together to honor retirees, em- Tretiak, Franklin School and F. Teresa dents about their experiences. John Farinella, Assistant WHS Prin- ployees with 25 years of service and Whitehead, Edison School. WESTFIELD – Westfield residents surveys to the community approxi- One of the residents told the stu- cipal, urged students to privately talk to those who are resigning following a 25th Year of Service: Kathryn dents, “Be grateful for all you have and school counselors, who are available who were randomly selected to par- mately every seven years. decade of service. Brennan, Edison School; Patrick know that your parents are the most to help them. ticipate in the Westfield Public Schools “In the last few weeks surveys Superintendent of Schools Dr. DiMaio, Wilson School; Phyllis important people you have.” One of the Daytop residents, who 2003 Community Survey are requested have been distributed to residents William Foley and Westfield Educa- Johnson, Washington School; Other residents talked about the long- was in the recovery program for 11 to return the completed survey to the with children and to those without tion Association President Michael Carolyn Knox, Franklin School; Su- term effects that drugs have taken on months and now serves on the staff, attention of Dr. William Foley, Super- children to get a sense of the entire Seiler will address the honorees, san Locascio, Tamaques School; them, such as involuntary shaking and concluded the program by saying, “You intendent of Schools, 302 Elm Street, community’s priorities regarding thanking them for their dedication Katherine Martyn, Washington short-term memory loss. don’t have to have drugs to be ac- Westfield 07090, or to their nearest education,” said Dr. Foley. and service to the Westfield Public School; Maryanne Morrison, Spe- In addition to Daytop, other spon- cepted. You don’t have to bring your- Westfield Public School office. “We look forward to seeing the Schools. cial Services; Nicholas Manna, Main- sors of the assembly included Schering- self down to look good.” Dr. Foley and the Westfield Board confidential responses, which will Board of Education President tenance Department; Charles of Education are interested in receiv- be tabulated by a research firm and Arlene Gardner and Vice President Rietzke, Roosevelt School; Karen ing input from the community re- summarized for publication this fall,” Anne Riegel will present tokens of Stark, WHS. garding the schools to help in the he added. appreciation to the guests of honor, development of a new strategic plan “I would also like to acknowledge who include: Ohio Wesleyan Names for the district. the help of our PTO volunteers who 2003 Retirees: Clotilde In addition, public schools in New have played an integral role in the Bencivenga, Edison Intermediate Albino to Dean’s List Jersey are required by the state De- distribution of the survey,” he con- School; Robert Cohen, Edison WESTFIELD – Ohio Wesleyan partment of Education to distribute cluded. School; Gail Friedman, Special Ser- University in Delaware, Ohio has PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE vices; Joan Horn, Roosevelt Inter- reported that Westfield resident Rob- mediate School; Janet Hussein, Spe- ert Albino was placed on the Dean’s SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION cial Services; Margaret Hussey, List for the spring 2003 semester. NOTICE OF MEETINGS Roosevelt School; Karen Kashlak, A graduate of Westfield High (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Washington Elementary School; School, Robert is the son of Mr. and *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Kathleen Kelly, Franklin Elemen- Mrs. Robert Albino of Westfield. CELEBRITY CAUSE…Dr. Steve Adubato, an anchor for Channel 13/ TYPE OF MEETING: Open Agenda Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DATE OF MEETING: June 12, 2003 WNET, facilitated the recent assembly program at Westfield High School, SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION entitled “Fighting a Fatal Addiction.” LOCATION: Administration Bldg. Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street NOTICE OF MEETINGS Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TIME: 7:00 p.m. *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Open Agenda Meeting will begin at 7:00 TYPE OF MEETING: Student Recognition p.m. to allow the board to hold a brief reception NOTICE OF MEETINGS DATE OF MEETING: June 16, 2003 in honor of the Education Foundation. (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) LOCATION: Administration Bldg. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken. *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street DATE OF NOTIFICATION: June 5, 2003 Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting (Executive Session) 1 T - 6/5/03, The Times Fee: $37.74 TIME: 7:00 p.m. DATE OF MEETING: June 18, 2003 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE OF MEETING: A meeting has been scheduled to recognize LOCATION: Administration Bldg. TOWN OF WESTFIELD district students who have received honors and/ Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street or awards. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken. TIME: 7:30 p.m. meeting held June 3, 2003 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final DATE OF NOTIFICATION: June 5, 2003 PURPOSE OF MEETING: The board will hold a special meeting in executive passage on the 17th day of June 2003, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can 1 T - 6/5/03, The Times Fee: $37.74 session to discuss Shared Services and be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, personnel issues. New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. Bernard A Heeney BOROUGH OF FANWOOD DATE OF NOTIFICATION: June 5, 2003 Town Clerk 1 T - 6/5/03, The Times Fee: $37.74 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. NO. 1815 NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1803 ENTITLED ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNCIPAL LIENS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN OF WESTFIELD of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003, EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHED- in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was ULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed meeting held June 3, 2003 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final SECTION I. That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner passage on the 17th day of June 2003, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can Section 2-12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Employees,” Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same shall accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed to the 11th day of June, 2003. New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given read as follows: Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together Bernard A Heeney JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of Town Clerk Custodian (Library) $19,760 - $29,994 interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO.1814 Library Assistant I $22,776 - $33,230 conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Library Assistant I $25,787 - $37,429 previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE VII “SIDEWALK CAFES” BY AMENDING CERTAIN Senior Custodian (Library) $25,787 - $37,429 there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an PROVISIONS THEREOF Public Health Nurse $25,787 - $37,429 interest rate of 18%. Administrative Secretary $29,765 - $48,059 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with Assistant Director of Recreation $31,200 - $57,200 that the Code of the Town of Westfield Chapter 24, Article VII “Sidewalk Cafes” be amended interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. Payroll Benefits Manager $31,970 - $52,682 as follows: Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. Office Manager $32,862 - $47,317 SECTION I. that Section 24-48 entitled “Application” subsection (b)(4) be amended to 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Municipal Court Administrator $33,072 - $55,771 read as follows: Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is Librarian $37,970 - $55,433 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be “A diagram demonstrating that pedestrian traffic along the sidewalk on which the Executive Assistant $37,970 - $55,433 in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. sidewalk café is proposed to be located will in no way be impeded; and that the provisions Zoning Officer $38,584 - $60,632 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax of section 24-54 be satisfied. Such diagram shall also include a drawing of the sidewalk Field Engineer $39,935 - $61,111 Collector should be notified immediately. café itself with all appurtenances and shall show all obstructions located within the area Supervisor Public Works $40,789 - $61,704 The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: of the sidewalk café. The diagram shall be drawn to scale and shall include all Recreation Director $44,096 - $77,168 dimensions of any and all items located or proposed to be located within the area of the Tax Collector $45,598 - $61,704 BLOCK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE sidewalk café. The development plan shall be referred to the Chief of the Fire Human Services Director $45,598 - $66,451 1 2 Chris Don Inc. 193 Terrill Road $ 10,268.32 Department, or other appropriate official designated by the town administration from time Tax Assessor $45,598 - $64,085 10 22.01Barnes, William J. 177 N. Martine Avenue $ 1,898.05 to time to review such plans, who shall thereupon recommend approval, disapproval or Town Clerk $45,598 - $73,571 modification of the plan within ten business days following its submission. The Fire Chief Town Surveyor $45,598 - $75,944 19 13 Halas, Peter & Linda 117 Pleasant Avenue $ 9,105.98 may also refer the development plan to the chief of police, zoning officer, construction Field Superintendent $45,598 - $75,944 official, health officer and the town engineer, and the municipal planner for their review Assistant Director Of Public Works $45,598 - $80,255 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Place $ 1,801.22 and recommendation; and” Construction Official $46,800 - $78,000 27 60 Clark, Charles & Jill 162 Farley Avenue $ 4,194.80 Assistant Library Director $54,080 - $72,800 41 4 Zinman, David 162 Pleasant Avenue $ 6,807.91 SECTION II. That Section 24-56 entitled “Enforcement Officer”; notice of violation; failure Health Officer – Regional $56,243 - $99,336 to comply, be amended as follows: Chief Financial Officer $54,080 - $87,317 46 10 Sheppard, Carol & William 225 Tillotson Road $ 4,354.36 “The Chief of the Fire Department of the Town of Westfield (or his designee) shall be Deputy Fire Chief $54,080 - $87,317 48 5 Kasich, Steven W. & Samantha charged with the responsibility for enforcing the provisions of this article. Upon a Assistant Town Engineer $55,120 - $80,255 22 Stewart Place $ 1,403.57 determination by the Fire Chief (or his designee) that a license has violated one or more Parking Director/Management Specialist $65,000 - $80,000 of such provisions, the Fire Chief shall give written notice to the licensee to correct such Library Director $67,600 - $97,760 violation within twenty four hours of the receipt of such notice by the licensee. In the event Fire Chief $70,304 - $107,110 60 16 Hansen, Margit June 52A Second Street $ 4,385.02 that the licensee fails or refuses to correct such violations within such period, the Police Chief $70,304 - $107,110 licensee’s sidewalk café license shall thereupon, and automatically revoked. Town Engineer $75,712 - $106,862 Town Administrator $81,120 - $125,738 91 13 Fasano, Phylis D. 33 Laurel Place $ 1,806.05 Upon the revocation of such license, the licensee, upon written request, shall be entitled 91 17 Hansem, Margit June 9 Laurel Place $ 4,599.32 to a hearing before the town council of the Town of Westfield within fourteen days of the SECTION II. The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as 95 12 Schmidt, Arthur & Maureen 53 Chetwood Terrace $ 1,620.13 date of its request.” hereby amended, shall take place as of January 1, 2003. 102 33 Gardner, Carole & Gladys 17 Pandick Court $ 2,605.62 SECTION III. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any SECTION III. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent with any part 105 16 Malone, William J. 3rd & Barbara part of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in conflict or 187 King Street $ 7,467.07 conflict or inconsistent. inconsistent. 116 51 Green, Mark S. & Roberts, Bonnie SECTION IV. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held SECTION VI. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held 18 Roosevelt Avenue $ 1,568.38 to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this 116 75.A Terry, Janet P. 4 Saville Row $ 8,649.97 ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or 120 4 Felton, James 13 Jefferson Avenue $ 370.97 invalid. invalid. SECTION V. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, Colleen M. Huehn SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and and in the manner provided by law. Collector of Taxes publication as provided by law. 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $117.30 4 T - 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 & 6/5/03, The Times Fee: $412.08 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $94.86 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 19 Community Band Readies For Historic 91st Season ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment WESTFIELD – The Westfield Community Band, under the direc- tion of Elias Zareva, has rehearsals Arboretum Prepares underway for its historic 91st sea- Senior Art son of summer concerts in Mixed-Media Show CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Westfield. SUMMIT – Andrea Larmor, an Theater Instructor Joseph Nierle, The band also gathered recently artist and teacher, will display her who quipped that, while the funds to fete the camaraderie and service work in a mixed-media show, are not excessive, they “will buy you achievements within the organiza- “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” at a book or two or a cup of coffee at tion. Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Sum- Starbucks”, handed out 10 Drama Barry Rosenberg, President of Achievement Scholarships. the Band for the last 15 years and a Nierle called the students “an member of the band for the last 23 exceptional group and granted the years, was presented with the An- awards to Alison Yuhas, Eliza- nual Service Award. beth “Betsy” Paynter, Matthew Bruce Kaufmann, Westfield Rec- Toriello, Douglas Chananie, reation Commission Director, was David Eisenberg, JD Hyman, awarded with a special proclama- Tyler Patla, Joshua Lerner, Chris- tion from Mayor Gregory tine Pirot and Christopher Lynn. McDermott. The resolution noted During their four years at WHS, Mr. Kaufmann’s service to the com- A LIFETIME OF MUSIC…Barry Rosenberg, left, President of the the 10 students devoted them- munity in bringing music from Westfield Community Band, was selves to the district’s musical many organizations to the town. presented with the ensemble’s An- and drama program. A resident of Westfield since 1971, nual Service Award during a recent Nierle said Matthew genuinely Rosenberg has a long history of ser- ceremony. He was joined by Elias cared about each of his fellow vice to the band and is part of the Zareva, Musical Director. drama students, always extending musical history of Westfield. His early himself beyond the role of Stage Photo Courtesy of Stacy Galasso, Program/Communication Coordinator, March of Dimes North Jersey Division musical roots date back to attending The Westfield Community Band SELFLESS…Another photograph donated by the March of Dimes North Jersey Andrea Larmor’s japanese iris painting. Manager. He noted the commit- Division to pay tribute to Catherine Bourdeaux. the Westfield Summer Workshop and will begin its seasonal performances ment of Douglas, who has been performing with the Westfield High in Mindowaskin Park on Thurs- mit beginning on Friday, June 6. nominated for a Rising Star Award School Marching Band. days, June 19, 26 and July 3, 10, Admission is free. for his set-building talent. In addi- He continued on to become an and 17 at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by a Robert Frost poem, tion, he lauded Christine Pirot, The ensemble’s summer series is Recalling Catherine Bourdeaux attorney, while performing and Larmor said, “I wanted to recreate who collected old Christmas trees CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 leading the Community Band and sponsored by the Westfield Recre- wild and rare flowers in their fleet- for recycling after the holidays to Michel. French cuisine at the restaurant.” the Westfield Dixie All-Stars and ation Department. For more infor- ing and golden moments.” Water- raise money for the Drama De- “What an absolute match made in “She was a great person,” said the Holiday Brass. mation, please call (908) 789-4080. color lilies, orchids, irises and other partment. heaven,” he said. Jouvenet. flowers shine on a backdrop of Before the end of the ceremony, Though he worked with Catherine Carl Andeassen, who also studied POPCORN™ gold leaf as “a reminder to savor the Westfield Coalition for the Arts for a very short time before taking under Catherine at her Westfield res- nature’s first green because noth- presented its set of eight scholar- ownership of Chez Catherine with his taurant, cited “discipline” as the les- ing gold can stay.” ships to Jason Tammam (music-in- wife, Edith Jouvenet, in July of 2002, son she taught him best. The In-Laws: The exhibit will hang in Wisner strumental), Christopher Lynn (mu- Didier Jouvenet was acquainted with “I have nothing but praise for House at Reeves-Reed Arboretum sic-vocal), Kelly Yang (music-in- the famed chef for nearly 30 years. Catherine,” Andeassen told The until Thursday, August 7. The fa- strumental and vocal), Tyler Patla “She was the grande dame of the Leader/The Times. “She had this vi- Relatively Funny cility is open from Monday to Fri- and David Eisenberg (music-the- culinary field,” Jouvenet told The sion for the restaurant and excelled at day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Leader/The Times last week. “I have getting things done when they had to One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent atre), JD Hyman (theatre), Alison For more information, please call Yuhas (art) and Douglas Chananie students of Catherine’s who have be done, even in a last minute crisis. (908) 273-8787. continued the traditional classic Even though the restaurant changed By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER permanently shocked Dr. Sheldon (set design). 2 & ½ popcorns Kornpett with his shrinking violet po- hands, Andeassen said, “The heart and soul of the restaurant is still Catherine. It is a rare occurrence ... when the most diatrist. It works. Douglas and Brooks cynical of us are pleasantly surprised. So jibe. But please, Warner Bros., that Her presence will always be there.” it is with The In-Laws, circa 2003. A doesn’t mean you have to assault us with Get SPFHS Students to Spend The same impression was left on remake of the 1979 cult comedy classic, an endless teaming of these two ... i.e. — Chez Catherine Chef Birgitte Dailey, word of its coming initially brought jeers Grumpier Old In-Laws. who only worked with Catherine for and catcalls from film traditionalists. For those unfamiliar with the tale, here’s Outta Summer Singing in Europe two days. Whispers of heresy and blasphemy filled a brief synopsis. It’s not their fault that their “She was a wonderful person to parents are crazy. Melissa Peyser (Lindsay SCOTCH PLAINS – Four stu- spring, but will join together to the air wherever cineastes in the know rehearse for several days at work with. She was so talented. This congregated. How dare they? Sloane) and Mark Tobias (Ryan Reynolds), The dents from the Scotch Plains- two perfectly normal kids, are about to be Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Millersville University in Pennsyl- is a great loss. She is the real soul of After all, the beloved original, about a this restaurant,” said Dailey. timid dentist (Alan Arkin) and an outland- wed. However, not all the future in-laws Choral Department will sing vania on July 2, with a concert ish agent of international derring-do (Peter have met yet. Mark chalks this up to the House throughout Europe this summer before departing the country. Westfield Inn Manager Andrea Falk) whose paths insanely intertwine when demanding nature of his dad’s business. By CAROL F. DAVIS with the American Music Abroad Next, the entire chorus, along with Tamkutonis remembered how their children opt to wed, rates way up on The joke is that Douglas’s Steve Tobias Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (AMA) Gold Choir. the AMA Orchestra, will perform in Catherine would bring desserts from the laugh list of so many filmgoers. is supposedly a Xerox salesman. We Are you ready to be confounded, Senior Emily O’Connor, junior Germany, France, Italy, Austria and her restaurant to share with the inn How could we possibly embrace this know better. When the two dads at long confused, and delighted (and leave Meaghan Roberts, and sophomores Switzerland from July 6 to 21. staff. interloper? Yet, similar to the case of my last meet, the sparks fly. home)? If so, see “June into “We were good friends,” said Bold and brash Steve, working deep Nicole Tanguy and Matt While they have scheduled con- brother-in-law Jake, who we thought Magic,” the magic and illusions of certs for many cities in everything Tamkutonis. “She was a woman of would never amount to anything, we are cover as an intermediary, is hoping to make Wayne Saucier at the Westfield Capodicasa will join the AMA, a big collar. Evildoer Thibodoux, a smug- which is comprised of high school from castles to churches, the AMA great style. I always admired her busi- forced to re-think our initial prejudices. Community Players (WCP) The- ness savvy and not just in the kitchen.” Just as things didn’t turn out as bad as gler among other pursuits, is trying to buy ater on Saturday June 7, at 8 p.m. students from New Jersey, Penn- will also offer spontaneous con- they could have concerning the new an atomic submarine. That’s a no-no for sylvania and Georgia. certs as a whole and in smaller “Catherine was a pioneer among The theater is located at 1000 North woman chefs in her time,” she contin- member to our family, it bears noting private citizens. If Steve’s sting works, any Avenue West, Westfield. This is Students were chosen by recom- groups during their tour. that director Andrew Fleming’s modern crumbs that fall off the table should make an mendation from their choral in- For more information, please call ued. “She added to the charm of this awfully nice wedding present. suitable for those over 8 years old restyling also has its positive points, only, and children between 8 and structor. The state groups rehearsed Choral Director Laurie Wellman at town with her own personal style.” only a little more so. It might even serve to partially redeem (908) 889-9600. “There will never be another the guilt-ridden father for his longtime 11 must be accompanied by an in separate venues throughout the However, here’s where the compari- adult. To purchase tickets for $7, Catherine,” she said. sons end. Whereas speculation about Jake parenting in absentia, a somewhat sober Countless organizations boasted is no laughing matter (at least not in sub-text to the more hysterical doings. please send your check payable to Bear in mind, Steve’s world is one WCP, care of Letty Hudak, 409 Catherine’s participation in their public), it’s happily quite the opposite for benefits. The In-Laws. While it couldn’t possibly that Dr. Peyser has heretofore only Harrison Avenue, Westfield 07090. possess the startlingly zany, off-the-wall viewed in books and at the movies. Once Light refreshments will be pro- When the North Jersey chapter of newness that distinguishes the Arkin- he gets a glimpse of it up close and vided in the lobby after the perfor- the March of Dimes held its culinary Falk prototype, this latest version pleas- personal, he’d just as soon have no part mance. fundraiser, “Master Chefs of France, ingly reminds us that several of our favor- of it. Why, he doesn’t even ride eleva- An Evening in Provence” in Novem- tors, let alone scamper across rooftops. * * * * * ites succeed in more than one variation. Also on the June 7, is an all-day ber of 2000, Catherine and Michel For example: It hardly possesses the When a contrivance here and a bit of plot prepared meals with Chef David manipulation there leave him no alternative festival, Rhythm & Blues by the panache and verve of the 1940 Cary Grant- Brook, from noon to 7 p.m. at Drake of the Stage House Inn to raise Rosalind Russell version (known as His but to become Tobias’s reluctant sidekick, those activities become small change. Be- Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. funds that would aid the March of Girl Friday) or the antique burnish of the Dimes in its mission of preventing 1931 original starring Pat O’Brien and fore long he’s in the thick of it, and guess Admission is free for this music Adolphe Menjou. Still, the 1974 edition how the neurotic everyman makes out? fest, starring Original P (formerly birth defects and infant mortality. of The Front Page, featuring Jack If you’ve ever seen any action comedies Parliament Funkadelic), Average In October of 2000, Catherine Lemmon and Walter Matthau, manages about opposites getting to know each other, White Band, The Trammps, The joined her husband in hosting a cook- to do the Ben Hecht-Charles MacArthur you won’t have any trouble figuring this Warren Daniels Band, and Dena ing demonstration to fete National source material rather proud while also one out. Suffice it to note, there’s a bro- Allen. There will also be an assort- French Week at Westfield High proving quite a boon to the funny bone. midic yet often funny lesson about stereo- ment of food, ranging from Mexi- School, which was proclaimed by Thus it is in this spirit of film appre- types and not judging books by their cover. can to Mediterranean and South- then-Mayor Thomas Jardim. ciation that we come to accept director Plus, using these two screwballs as an ern. Special activities will be set Catherine and her husband lent a Fleming’s take on what happens when a extreme example, there’s a knowing little up for the kids, including rides, metaphor about the often self-centered helping hand by donating their ser- wildly zealous, perhaps lunatical CIA arts and crafts activities, and a pie- vices to a gala sponsored in 1999 by the agent winds up with a neurotic dentist as expectations of in-laws. eating contest. It’s all free. his unwilling partner. There might also be a little message EUROPEAN TOUR…These Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students Women’s Health & Counseling Cen- Switch a few things, though. In this about remakes. Like in-laws themselves, * * * * * will sing with the American Music Abroad Gold Choir in Europe this ter and the Resource Center for Women go-round Mel Brooks’ diffident doc is a they should be judged on their own indi- Now through June 15, see The summer. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Emily O’Connor and and Their Families in Somerville, podiatrist. In keeping with demograph- vidual merits. Laramie Project at Kean Meaghan Roberts, and bottom row, Nicole Tanguy and Matt Capodicasa. which provides high quality, low-cost ics and marital statistics, the update by * * * * * University’s Vaughn-Eames Hall healthcare, health education services screenwriters Ed Solomon and Nat The In-Laws, rated PG-13, is a Theatre. This documentary-drama, and sexual assault support services. Mauldin saw fit to divorce Michael Dou- Warner Bros. release directed by An- the play pays tribute to Matthew In 2003, Catherine was named glas’ nutball spy from his wife, por- drew Fleming and stars Michael Dou- Shephard, a homosexual student “Chef of the Year” by L’Academie trayed by a very pretty Candice Bergen. glas, Albert Brooks and Candice Bergen. from the University of Wyoming YuJung Jin: Preserving Life Supposedly meant to serve as a spiri- Culinaire de France. She was a mem- Running time: 95 minutes. who fell victim to a malicious hate CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 ber of Les Dammes D’Escoffiers, tual contrast to her seemingly ruthless crime in 1998. Tickets are $10 for photography or sculpture major. absorber of knowledge in the world. ex, Bergen’s Judy Tobias arrives at the the general public, faculty, staff and held a seat on the board at the wedding rehearsal with her own Bud- An ultimate long-term goal for the Using that knowledge, the artists ex- Vatel Club in New York City, of and alumni; and $7 for students artist is to have her work included in plore themselves, seeing how far they dhist Monk (Drew Lee) in tow. The little County Artists and senior citizens. For more in- which Michel is President. ploy doesn’t do much, but Bergen’s textbooks. She is currently prepar- can reach. She encourages all aspiring Renowned chef Julia Child visited formation or to reserve tickets, call ing to apply for grants and fellow- artists to never forget that the knowl- welcome smile alone lights up the screen. Urged to Submit (908) 653-1804. The Theatre is the area once with the sole purpose Another change is the foreign villain. ships for her jar series. edge that goes in is common, but what of seeing Catherine, according to In issue 1, it was Richard Libertini as the located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. A resident of Westfield for over comes out is purely individual. Martone. Latin American dictator, General Garcia. Pieces for Show seven years, Ms. Jin is grateful to the Jin also told The Leader/The Times Arguably, nothing can compete with his There were no flowers accepted or COUNTY – The Arts Guild of * * * * * community. She told The Leader/ that art students should never be afraid services held for Catherine. After Senor Wences imitation. Let’s not for- Rahway is seeking artwork from This should be interesting, es- The Times that she is very impressed to develop mentoring relationships get Falk’s advisory to Arkin prior to pecially if, like me, you had your cremation, she was interred in a cem- artists who live or work in Union with the genuine interest and appre- with their professors. Learn to trust etery in Normandy, France. beholding the dictator’s array of velvet County for “Celebrating Excel- first drawing class with W. Carl and Day-Glo canvases: “Be sure to com- ciation for art in Westfield. their judgment. Donations may be sent in Catherine’s lence,” the Merck 2003 Juried Burger and knew back then you She mentioned that the Westfield If a professor knows you well, she pliment the general on his art collec- Union County Art Show. were dealing with a real artist. Now memory to Atlantic Hospice, 33 tion.” I laugh while typing it. this Kean University Professor Art Association once gave her a grant said, that is when they can give you Bleeker Street, Millburn, 07041. Yet in all fairness, David Suchet’s Artists may submit up to three for being an art student in High School. the best critique of your work. Even contemporization as Jean-Pierre slides for consideration. All media Emeritus of Fine Arts is teaching a will be considered, except sculp- two-part workshop at the Morris “Not many towns will do that,” when the critique is harsh, mutual Thibodoux, a venal underworld figure she said. respect between student and teacher who trades in arms and whatever else the ture, due to the multiple use of the Museum, and will share his ad- John Less art gallery for The Arts Guild Mu- venturesome approach to water- Currently, she is making digital pho- allows the aspiring artist to grow — traffic will bear, is quite diverting. One CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 wonders if the selfishly foppish baddie sic Series. Craftwork is also not colors with his students. Classes tographs using the idea of distorted words of wisdom from a Korean was designed before or after France’s accepted. Maximum size for sub- will be held on June 14 and again images between her and objects. She is artist who still struggles with the Westfield Art Association. most recent political demurral. mitted works must be 36-inch x on June 21, at 10 a.m., and they are also expanding on the jar series, this English language. The SPFAA will not be meeting But the significant factor in Suchet’s 36-inch, framed. $50 and $40 for members. Call time using liquid in the jars so that the Though it is hard sometimes for for the summer. performance, which proves key through- There is no fee required to sub- (973) 971-3700 to take advantage images truly resemble food. Jin to articulate her thoughts in En- For more information about the out this latest In-Laws, is that only the mit slides. For entry form/prospec- of a local great. Oh, and bring your When asked what sort of advice she glish, there is no question that she is organization’s first meeting in Sep- spirit and not the letter of the original tus, please contact Lawrence own supplies. would give to aspiring artists, Jin said able to express herself through her tember, please contact Yeager at (908) pervades. A direct stencil would have Cappiello at (732) 381-7511. No that a fine artist is an observer and an artwork. 322-5438. been presumptuous. entries will be accepted without an Employing Bergman’s 1979 screenplay official entry form and compliance merely as a template pays the proper hom- with conditions. age, and thus gives director Fleming artis- In-hand deadline for submission tic license to ply his variation on the theme. Calderone School of Music Of course, paramount to the success of of slides is Thursday, July 31. Judg- CLARISSA EMMA NOLDE - FLUTE STUDIO ing will take place in early August the venture is the chemistry between the THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL principals. On that account we have a and artists whose work is selected -Students of all levels Study flute and piccolo winner. Instead of attempting to copy Falk’s for the exhibit will be notified by Established 1975 Certified Teachers inimitable deadpan, Douglas wisely adopts late August. -Ensemble opportunities For Information: an entertainingly headlong persona. His The exhibition will be held at Private Instruction on interpretation of the loose cannon opera- The Guild from Sunday, October All Instruments, Voice and Ensembles -Audition preparation (908)-389-1742 tive suitably reflects his known repertoire 19 through Friday, November 14. of unflinchingly determined characters. For more information, please call Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 -Annual Recital Likewise, Brooks dittoes his by now (732) 381-7511 or e-mail Riverwalk Plaza stereotyped series of comically appre- [email protected]. 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 256 Morris Avenue • Springfield (973) 428-0405 281 Main Street(973) 467-4688• Millburn hensive sorts, replacing Alan Arkin’s (973) 467 4688 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, June 5, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment GGettingetting RRecognitionecognition TheyThey DDesereservve,e, SSeniorenior ArArtt SStudentstudents RReceiveceivee Scholarships,Scholarships, GGrantsrants By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN nior accepted at the University of A three-year member of the WHS nifer Fleck, Angela Kim, Christine Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Richmond, was gifted with a $500 Orchestra, Christopher has served as McGrath, James Nelson, Amanda WESTFIELD – The sounds of the scholarship from the Little Opera Concert Master. He will attend Schneider, Martha Strickland, Anna Westfield Jazz Band pulsed past the Company of New Jersey for his ex- Swarthmore College. Tabachnik, Christopher Thayer and doors of Cafeteria B at Westfield ceptional abilities in vocal perfor- A softball player, Christina was an Jordan Warner. High School (WHS) last Thursday mance. orchestra member for four years. De- Jordan, who will attend Cornell evening as over $15,000 in scholar- WHS Music Instructor Bill scribed by Mathews as “a great in- University, was also the winner of ships and awards were granted to Mathews presented the Concert Choir fielder of the cello section,” she will the Director’s Award for Musician- Photo Courtesy of David Martone exceptionally creative senior art stu- Award to two seniors who have ex- attend Loyola College. ship. His “dedication, sense of hu- CUISINE AND CARING...David Martone, left, and Jeffrey Rust, right, dents. celled in and become the backbones Kelly Yang and Matthew mor and innate sense of curiosity” both students of Catherine Alexandrou Bourdeaux, center, participated in Dr. Linda King, Fine Arts Supervi- the “Food of Nations” fundraiser sponsored by Meals on Wheels. of the ensemble, Christine Pirot and Velderman received the Director’s were qualities attributed to his bril- sor for Westfield Public Award for Band. liance. Schools, told parents and Kelly has danced her way Kaitlyn Patella was given the pupils, “Forty-five art and throughout the Metropolitan Westfield Art Association Award, Catherine Bourdeaux music teachers will be on area in prestigious produc- while the Womans’ Club of Westfield faculty next year because of tions with notable dance granted another scholarship, this time the support in the commu- companies she performed for artistic talent, to Alexa Rose. nity for arts education.” She with several choirs and has For her artistic transformation of a Recalled As Pioneer added that another art been an accomplished flut- toilet, the $500 Charles Addams Art teacher would be added to ist. She will attend Colum- Award was granted to Patricia Veltri. the WHS staff next year due bia University in New York She will attend college in the fall to to the popularity of the pro- City, where she will study pursue art. Among Woman Chefs gram. applied mathematics. The WHS Art Club, which has By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Former Town Attorney Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Matthew, who is a bas- served the community and school William Jeremiah offered soonist, baritone and saxo- through fundraisers, such as the cre- WESTFIELD – “Nothing the evening’s first grant, the phonist, will attend Lehigh ation of ornaments for the winter leaves this kitchen unless it’s per- Madeline Bristol Scholar- University, where he will fo- concert and special projects at the fect.” ship, to Alison Yuhas, who cus on mechanical For chefs mentored by Catherine is also an accomplished pia- Photos Courtesy of Dr. Linda King, Fine Arts Supervisor engineering. Alexandrou Bourdeaux, this fa- nist, for her achievements DRAMA…Christopher Lynn accepts a Drama Achieve- Headed for miliar directive was a welcome in fine art. The $1,000 grant ment Scholarship from Theater Instructor Joe Nierle, while fellow recipient Tyler Patla looks on. Marist College, reminder that the chef required will go directly to the col- James Scariati re- nothing short of excellence. Some- lege she attends in the fall. Lynn. Mathews remarked that par- ceived the Louie Armstrong times her order was conveyed In the absence of WHS Principal ticipation in Concert Choir is con- Award. Mathews said the strictly; other times it was like the Dr. Robert Petix, Assistant Principal sidered the equivalent of an Advanced jazz pianist has been known advice of a mother. Always, it was Robert Eyre stood in to present the Level or AP course. to “play anything in 5/4 said with love. WHS Purchase Awards to Steven For achievement in music, Noelle time.” The small girl from Dreux, Fromtling, Stephanie Lederman, Dachis offered a Womans’ Club of WHS Band Director France, who learned so much about James Nelson and Alexa Rose. Westfield scholarship to Martha Michael Fackelman pre- the culinary field at her chef- According to Eyre, the Purchase Strickland. The club’s grant was made sented Angela Kim and mother’s apron strings, died at 58 Awards are given to students whose possible by a Choraleers concert held Pamela Musat with the in her Mountainside home on May artwork has been purchased by the in December of 2002. Drum Major Award, while 24 after battling cancer. She is school district for a rotating exhibi- Recently nominated for a Paper the John Phillip Sousa Photos Courtesy of Dr. Linda King, Fine Arts Supervisor survived by a daughter, Alexandra, tion. Steven, Stephanie, James and Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award, Award for excellence in mu- INSTRUMENTAL, VOCAL…Kelly Yang re- and her husband of seven years, Alexa were awarded an acknowledg- Martha is a soprano and flutist, who sicianship was awarded to ceives the scholarship from the Westfield Coali- Michel Bourdeaux. Photo Courtesy of Michel Bourdeaux ment of purchase and a check for the has participated in Concert Choir, Christopher “Howie” tion for the Arts for instrumental and vocal Catherine’s mother fled the Catherine Bourdeaux amount paid for the piece. Choraleers and numerous ensembles Thayer. Christine McGrath performance. kitchen of the family restaurant in Steven’s tempera of a theater poster and productions, including the WHS received the Jerome S. Morrow Me- Children’s Specialized Hospital, order to give birth to her. Chef for two to three years during icon for The Rocky Horror Picture spring musical, The Pirates of morial Award, which has been estab- boasted many award recipients. Michel told The Westfield which I developed a great rela- Show, Stephanie’s scratchboard of Penzance. lished in the memory of a “Marching Co-Presidents Jill Woodbury and Leader and The Times of Scotch tionship with her – one I know I the Watchung Reservation and James’ The National School Orchestra Band parent.” Christine Velazco, Vice President Plains-Fanwood, “It was in her will never forget,” recalled Rust. photo film superimposed on color Award was presented to Jason Ken Maye, President of the WHS Mun Yin Yeow and Secretary Patricia blood, the test of the food busi- After he learned of Catherine’s paper will join Alexa’s graphite Tammam, who will attend Vanderbilt Marching Band Association, ex- Veltri were all award winners Thurs- ness.” passing, Rust had words of mourn- sketch of an ice cream cone and University in the fall, while the plained that the organization’s schol- day evening. In 1970, Catherine left France ing printed on the bottom of his popcorn will be incorporated into Director’s Award for Orchestra arship fund began between 1986 and Acclaimed for excellence in crafts, to work at the French bistro, La specials menu. “Thank you for all the rotating exhibit. claimed two winners – Christopher 1987. This year’s grant recipients fine arts, instrumental, vocal and Petite Ferme, in New York City’s that you taught me,” read one Christopher Lynn, a graduating se- Ford and Christina McCabe. were Joseph Amato, Kasey Cass, Jen- drama, five deserving students were Greenwich Village. Before mov- excerpt. “You will be sadly recognized by the Parent-Teacher- ing to Florida to open the Ginger missed.” Student Organization (PTSO) in the Man restaurant, she prepared “Catherine is my mentor,” said form of $100 scholarships. meals for famous clients such as Rust. He added that she often What Smucker’s Never Considered: PTSO President Sheraine Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. dined at his restaurant and was Arbitsman presented the Fine Arts Nine years later, Catherine present for its grand opening. “She Award to Patricia Veltri, the Crafts moved to New Jersey and, accord- had a very strong influence on my Award to Alexandra Maus, the Vocal ing to Michel, began shopping for training and education in this field The Art of Personality Inside a Jar Award to Tyler Patla, the Instrumen- the ideal spot for a French restau- and I owe it all to her.” tal Award to Christina McCabe and rant. A space, which served as a By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT tory and Art, but her studies didn’t artist decided to put herself in the jar. Rust said that he acquired his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times invigorate her as much as she would The process led her to discover her the Drama Award to Jordan “JD” cafeteria for the Westfield Inn on ability for taste and the ability to WESTFIELD — Westfield resi- Hyman. North Avenue, caught Catherine’s have liked because she couldn’t re- feelings about culture enslavement. make sauces from Catherine. dent and artist YuJung Jin’s life is late to them. So, she began to think Jin has always felt trapped inside her Patricia will attend St. Joseph’s eye and Chez Catherine was born. He concluded, “When she contained in a jar. University in Philadelphia, Alexandra “She brought something spe- about things that were very close to culture and her traditional Korean passed away, I felt a piece of me The Korean artist recently gradu- family, so the jar series began to and Christina will both study at cial to the town – a high level of go with her.” ated from Rutgers University-New- Loyola College, Tyler will attend restaurant food,” said Michel. “She explore feelings of isolation, servi- When Chef David Martone of ark. Her senior thesis project, a self- tude and slavery. Duke University and Carnegie taught so many kids who went on Westfield was studying at the portrait of sorts, featured images of Mellon University will welcome JD to professional careers at a certain Placing photographs of herself in French Culinary Institute (FCI) in the artist herself contained in Kimchi the jars, each specimen began to as a drama major. level.” New York, he found himself “miles Jars. Established by the late Hank Glass Catherine was “very tough on destroy and dehumanize. Jin’s im- above everybody” when he pre- Kimchi, a traditional Korean food ages, ultimately “preserving” her- in memory of his wife, Marian, the the quality with respect to the pared for his final exam because and a staple of Jin’s diet inspired the Hank & Marian Glass Award was food and service and it was most self in a Kimchi Jar. he studied under Catherine. artist to create a series that initially The series was extremely success- presented to Jenise Morgan. The was humorous, but ultimately began ful at the Robeson Gallery and award, which recognizes a student a journey of exploration into her Rutgers purchased several of the jars dedicated to the study of theater and Korean culture. “The Jar Series” was for future exhibits. English, was given to Jenise because showcased at the Robeson Art Gal- Jin told The Westfield Leader and of her excellence in journalism and lery at Rutgers from March 31 The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood the depth and work she demonstrated through April 18. that she would like to go to graduate in the WHS production of The Inspired by Korean artists such as school in the next two years as a Laramie Project. Nam Jun Paik and Theresa Cha, Jin Continued on Page 19 Continued on Page 19 wanted to make a sculpture that re- flects the boundaries of rigid genre distinctions, similar to what Paik and Cha created in their works. Jin wanted to include multiple Part of YuJung Jin’s “Jar Series.” Less Was More For mediums in her sculpture, utilizing her as a Korean. That’s when she photography, computer technology chose the Kimchi Jar. and objects. The decision to use food The spicy cabbage side dish is SPFAA Demonstrator in the work wasn’t an initial part of often homemade in Korea, however the process. Jin noted that most Korean/Ameri- By MARYLOU MORANO under the premise of doing more Jin studied and analyzed countless cans buy Kimchi in a jar. Since a jar Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with less. Photo Courtesy of Stacy Galasso, Program/Communication Coordinator, books about traditional Korean His- exists for containment purposes, the SCOTCH PLAINS — German- Less studied art in Berlin, Ger- March of Dimes North Jersey Division born oil colorist John Less was re- many. He lived in Shanghai, China, BENEFITING OTHERS…Catherine Bourdeaux strove to benefit orga- cently featured as a guest artist at a nizations like the March of Dimes North Jersey Division by participating for seven years, and came to the in events like the culinary fundraiser, “Master Chefs of France, An monthly meeting of the Scotch United States in 1947, where he was Evening in Provence” in November of 2000. Catherine is pictured in the Plains-Fanwood Arts Association employed in the Advertising Depart- center. (SPFAA). ment of Bamberger’s (now Macy’s) important that the customer was “Come to work for me. I’d love Less guided his audience of the king or queen in the dining to have you,” Catherine told approximately 35 people room,” recalled Michel. Martone, who said that his feet through the creative process of Noting that she gave 100 per- were soon “firmly planted on the producing an oil still life of cent to ensure her customers’ sat- ground” by the chef. Catherine wooden clogs. isfaction, Michel said Catherine told him that whatever he learned A believer in the theory that often seemed omnipresent. She at the FCI was fine, but he would a good painting finds its roots could be in the kitchen, while be starting fresh and new with her. in a sketch, Less showed sev- knowing there was a pressing need What Martone learned, as evi- eral progressions of the basic in the dining room, making her denced by his FCI final exam, black and white outline which the “eagle eye” of the establish- stunned judges. Some offered him In Loving Memory Of formed the foundation of his ment. jobs at their well-known New York oil painting. Each sketch em- “She was so full of life and she restaurants. Martone only wanted My Dear Friend And MENTOR. phasized the importance of wanted to celebrate everything at to return to Catherine’s kitchen. proper object placement. every moment,” he concluded. “She was an absolute master of Less continued the creative “St. Martin,” oil by John Less, 22” x 28” Jeffrey’s of Westfield Propri- sauces. Catherine was the single process by transferring the etor, Jeffrey Rust, was 18 years most influential person in my ca- Catherine Alexandrou-Bourdeaux. sketch to canvas and, using a limited Department store. old when he first met Catherine. reer,” said Martone, adding that palette of seven earth tones, began Eventually, Less became the de- Studying at the Culinary Institute she was taught him the “true clas- adding color to the painting. partment store chain’s Creative Di- of America in New York, he inter- sic style of French food prepara- Thank You For ALL That You Taught Me. Lastly, Less completed his com- rector for Visual Arts as well as Vice viewed for an externship at Chez tion, as well as the importance of position by showing the audience President. Catherine. being economical in the kitchen. You Will Be Sadly Missed what the finished oil painting would After retiring from Macy’s, Less After working one day in the At the end of every night, after look like framed. taught advertising design at Seton basement of the Chez Catherine, the chefs and staff cleaned the “I believe that good draftsman- Hall University and began to con- Rust earned the six-month-long kitchen thoroughly, they would ship is the basis for good painting,” centrate on his paining, especially externship. prepare a family meal to share at commented Less. “My work is rep- oil painting. “I learned a lot from her. I went a large table with Catherine. resentational without trying to be a He has received numerous awards back to school and came on (to Martone also recalled the magi- Jeffrey G. Rust copy of the subject.” from various art associations, includ- Chez Catherine) after graduation. cal union between Catherine and “The artist showed us the whole ing the American Artists Professional process,” said Thomas Yeager of I was asked to come on as the Sous Continued on Page 19 Jeffrey’s of Westfield League. Fanwood, a spokesperson for the The artist is also a member of the SPFAA, who added that Less worked Continued on Page 19 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK