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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 7, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-115 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Mountainside Public School Test Scores Are Updated WF BOE By BETSEY BURGDORF tially higher than indicated by the and LAUREN S. PASS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader article last week. Previews We regret to error. Editor’s note: Last week, The We thank Mountainside Interim Westfield Leader published a front Chief School Administrator, Dr. Walter page article with a misleading head- Rusak, for reviewing this with us. The Budget line and incomplete data. The article test score data are reprinted in this reviewed test scores of the article. By ED COONEY Mountainside public schools. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The headline read “Fourth and * * * * * * * The Westfield Board of Eight Graders in Mountainside Score On Tuesday, September 28, meet- Education’s estimated budget for Below 50 Percent Proficient in Math.” ing of the Mountainside Board of the 2005-2006 school year is We misinterpreted the data provided Education, Curriculum Coordinator/ $72,146,043, an increase of to us by the Mountainside Board of Supervisor Angela Cosimano pre- $2,696,627, or approximately 3.8 Education. The advanced proficient sented the district test results for the percent over the 2004-2005 bud- scores needed to be added to the Terra Nova, GEPA (Grade Eight Pro- get. The projected increase is 33 proficient scores to arrive at the total ficiency Assessments) and NJASK percent lower than last year’s percentage of students scoring profi- (New Jersey Assessment of Skills increase. cient or better. When properly done in and Knowledge) standardized tests. This estimated budget, provided this manner, the test results for the The data presented are provided to the board by Mr. Berman at the Mountainside students are substan- within. regular meeting on Tuesday, comes in the wake of recently passed Mountainside Board of Education, September 28, state legislation that requires alter- ations to the way school districts handle budgetary planning. The legislation, referred to in Secretary Berman’s report as S- 1701, makes five major changes Robert Harvey for The Westfield Leader in the budgeting process. First, it LOCOMOTIVE NOSTALGA...The ‘Ol 142’ steam locomotive with vintage train cars puffs into Westfield Station last Saturday morning to pick up passengers for a nostalgic trip down the Raritan Valley Line. ‘Ol 142’ broke down during the requires a reduction of the yearly weekend long event but NJTransit came to the rescue with a diesel engine to accomodate the sellout crowds. Pictured in budget CAP, which controls how photos below by Horace Corbin, from the left, are: The Train Crew, Passengers ‘All Aboard,’ Mime of Kingston, NY stokes much a school district’s budget the fire and husband Earl drives the train. More photos can be seen at www.goleader.com/04train. can increase each year. Accord- ing to Mr. Berman’s report, start- ing in the 2005-2006 school year, “the base budget CAP has been Tamaques Area Residents reduced from 3 percent to 2.5 percent or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is greater.” The CPI is anticipated Complain About Pond Scum to be calculated at 3.01 percent. Once taken into consideration, By LAUREN S. PASS past month, a bubbler was installed the project. The town expects a survey the statutes of S-1701 dictate that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the school district’s 2005-2006 which has helped to alleviate the prob- to be finished in the next few weeks, While most of Tuesday night’s lem, but residents are still concerned which will determine if the contractor budget could not rise to more Westfield Town Council conference than $71,539,843 before allow- with the lack of water flow out of the went deep enough when he dredged. session centered around a pond scum pond, even after heavy rains. Mr. Marsh added that the town has ances are made for Spending and drainage problem at Tamaques Growth Adjustments. Ignacio Rivera, who spoke for the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Pond, there were heated moments group, said that they “never got an ap- Spending Growth Adjust- when a resident and a councilman ments allow for districts to seek propriate response to what the problems raised their voices over parking issues. were” over the summer. He said that the funds in excess of the CAP in Approximately 20 residents who live spending areas that see above- contractor did not do his job and seemed Steam Train in the area of Tamaques Pond were on to abandon the project all together over normal growth. For the pro- hand at the meeting armed with photo- jected 2005-2006 budget, the the winter. He said that this led to terrible graphs and accounts of what they feel mosquito problems over the summer. Fascinates Westfield School District can was a dredging process gone bad. seek adjustments for enrollment He also said that live electrical wires NJASK3 2004 Adv. Proficient Proficient Part. Proficient The pond was dredged last fall and were left out near the children’s play Language Arts growth and increases in special because the project carried over into Area Riders education costs in the amount area that is “completely ignored.” All Students (76) 2.6 88.2 9.2 the spring, pond scum problems set Town Engineer Ken Marsh ex- By HORACE R. CORBIN General Education (63) 3.2 93.7 3.2 of $606,200. in. The pond scum caused one of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Secondly, the legislation re- plained that there was a problem with Special Education (13) 0 61.5 38.5 aerators to break, and the lack of fish the contractor and that the town has The steam train rides last weekend CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Mathematics only made the problem worse. In the not given him the final payment for from Westfield to North Branch and All Students (76) 23.7 67.1 9.2 back along the Raritan Valley Line General Education (63) 27 66.7 6.3 attracted large crowds of sightseers Special Education (13) 7.7 69.2 23.1 and riders from the Westfield region. Elm Street Developer Given The events were sold out more than a week in advance. NJASK4 2004 Adv. Proficient Proficient Part. Proficient The events were scheduled to fea- Language Arts ture three trips a day on both Satur- All Students (75) 8 88 4 Second Nod For Subdivision day and Sunday, with vintage train General Education ------cars pulled by Steam Locomotive Special Education ------By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL dressed the board regarding his appli- and then try to update it. He noted that 142. Mathematics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cation stating that he felt it was much the house needed all new windows, The second trip on Saturday had to All Students (75) 47 40 13 Unanimously, the Westfield Plan- too costly to move the existing house CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 be cancelled as the locomotive devel- General Education ------ning Board passed a memorialization oped a bearing problem. The third Special Education ------to approve a second appeal made by ride on Saturday was completed suc- developer Charles Pijanowski to cre- Lanigan Removed cessfully, although the steam engine GEPA 2004 Adv. Proficient Proficient Part. Proficient ate two conforming building lots from was subsequently taken out of ser- property at 619 Elm Street last Mon- Language Arts vice for the Sunday trips. All Students (66) ------day evening at their monthly meet- NJ Transit provided a diesel en- General Education (59) 15.3 78 6.8 ing. gine to conduct the Sunday rides with The application was first heard and As Reeve Executor Special Education (7) 0 42.9 57.1 the vintage train cars so as not to approved in February, where condi- By LAUREN S. PASS year state prison term. disappoint ticket holders. Mathematics tions regarding the review and ap- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader All Students (66) ------In his October 22, 1992 Last Will The New York Susquehana and proval of the new structures occupy- On September 29, Judge Miriam Western Historical Society, a non- General Education (59) 32.2 54.2 13.6 and Testament, Mr. Reeve named the ing the two lots were imposed. Span ordered that William Lanigan Historical Society as a beneficiary to profit organization of train enthusi- Special Education (7) 0 0 100 Mr. Pijanowski testified on Mon- be removed as executor of the estate receive 3 percent of his estate, and his asts, conducted the steam train rides. Science day that he had run out of time to of Edgar Reeve in Westfield, and that will bequeathed money to a number The Downtown Westfield Corpo- All Students (66) ------complete his project and was there- within 60 days a full accounting of of other organizations, including ration sponsored the rides as part of General Education (59) 39.4 53 7.6 fore, asking the board to grant his the Reeve Estate funds be given over Children’s Specialized Hospital, New the weekend Westfield Railroad Sale Special Education (7) 0 71.4 28.6 request again to create two new con- to the court. York Presbyterian Hospital, Overlook Days. forming building lots from the single Attorney for the Westfield Histori- Hospital, the Cornell University Li- Chris Cotty of the train group told The results reported above are expressed in percent. existing lot. cal Society David Foltz addressed a brary and the Center for Blood Re- The Westfield Leader that they were Planning Board Attorney Russell letter to James LaCorte, Surrogate of search. disappointed that the engine didn’t Finestein stated that although the ap- the Union County courthouse on be- Though Mr. Foltz asked that an hold up. He thanked NJ Transit for Publisher’s Note, Special Election Edition plication was already granted in the half of the society, requesting that impartial party be appointed as ex- providing the diesel engine backup. On Thursday, October 28, The the special edition. Please e-mail to past, the board needed to treat the Lanigan be removed from his posi- ecutor, Judge Span ordered that Mark He said most everyone enjoyed the Westfield Leader Annual Election [email protected]. application as a new request because tion as executor of Mr. Reeve’s es- Lanigan, the son of William, be ap- ride on the vintage train cars, al- edition of the newspaper will be Similarly, advertisers desiring to of the expiration of the first approval. tate. pointed as the successor. though many had missed seeing the mailed to every home in the town. be included in this edition should At the meeting for the original ap- The society made the request in Mr. Foltz told The Westfield Leader steam locomotive in action. Those A special referendum section will contact us immediately. Please call plication in February, board member light of Lanigan’s June 24 indictment that the society could petition the that did see the locomotive were very be included. (908) 232-4407 or e-mail and council liaison James Foerst voted on charges that he stole $625,000 courts to remove the junior Lanigan, enthusiastic, he noted. Due to the additional time re- [email protected]. For more in- against Mr. Pijanowski’s application from a former client’s trust fund. Mr. but he is hoping that it won’t be The locomotive was towed from quired of our staff and by the printer, formation, please visit because of the historic 101-year-old Lanigan, former Bridgewater mayor necessary after a full accounting is Dunellen to Little Ferry, NY for re- submittals to the newspaper must www.goleader.com. home that had occupied that space. and longtime Bridgewater attorney, know. pairs. A special brass bearing has be received by the end of business Thank you for your assistance. When asked if the house had yet was charged with two counts of sec- Mr. Reeve, who died in 2001 at the been flown from Oregon to Pennsyl- day, Thursday, October 21, to en- been demolished, Mr. Pijanowski had ond-degree theft and misapplication age of 100, was a lifetime Westfield vania for final machining to com- sure consideration for inclusion in Horace R. Corbin reported “yes.” of entrusted property, charges that resident and donated his 314 Moun- plete the repair. Locomotive 142 is Last February, Mr. Pijanowski ad- would each carry a maximum 10- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, October 7, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Attempted Home Burglary Interrupted by Neighbor By SUZETTE F. STALKER bor chased the suspect on foot about Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 100 yards onto Drake Place, where WESTFIELD -- A home burglary the suspect fled into the woods. on North Scotch Plains Avenue was The suspect was described as a averted Monday afternoon when an white male, approximately five feet alert neighbor spotted and confronted and eight inches tall, with a thin build the intruder, causing the suspect to and a blond goatee. He was wearing a flee. brown fleece pullover with a hood At 4 p.m., the neighbor, who knew and dark baggy pants. the homeowner was out, saw the sus- It did not appear anything was taken pect knock on the rear door of the from the home, Lieutenant Parizeau house and then attempt to enter, Lieu- stated. The Union County Sheriff’s tenant John Parizeau of the Westfield Department K-9 Unit responded to Police Department said. the scene, but the suspect had not Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader When asked by the witness what he been apprehended as of press time. VERY DESERVING…The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans was doing there, the intruder fled The lieutenant said no other incidents Affairs gave out Distinguished Service Medals and Meritorious Service Medals on through the front door of the house, of this kind had been reported in the September 30 to over 120 deserving veterans. Pictured, above, are the medals that according to the lieutenant. The neigh- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader were presented. vicinity recently. DEBATE AND CELEBRATE…Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-22) held a party at the Sun Tavern in Fanwood to celebrate the first Presidential debate. Pictured, from left to right, are: Lori Kennedy, First Lady Dina Matos McGreevey, Assemblywoman WF, SP, MS War Veterans Tamaques Area Residents Stender, Rahway Mayor Jim Kennedy, and Karen Golding of Prudential. Honored With State Medal Complain About Pond Scum Westfield School Bd. Previews WESTFIELD – Two special award Doherty and Private 1st Class Russell ceremonies were held on September Romeo of Westfield; Petty Officer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 20 at the Westfield National Guard 3rd Class Pasquale Fernicola and received a permit to restock the pond with With Second Ward Councilman Rafael Estimated 2004-2005 Budget Armory located at 500 Rahway Av- Sergeant William Leber of fish, which will also help the algae prob- Betancourt and Third Ward Councilman enue in Westfield to recognize veter- Mountainside; Sergeant Harold Hill, lem. He could not say that the problems Andrew Skibitsky absent from the meet- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 would be resolved before the winter. ing, the council heard a presentation on quires a reduction of the school district’s school districts to decrease their capital ans with the New Jersey Distinguished Sergeant 1st Class Henry Hoffman, He said that he will be looking into loitering in the downtown. Service Medal. Sergeant Joseph Sanguiliano and fund balance, which was estimated to reserve accounts and reduce the spend- improving the flow to and from the Last month, Westfield resident Eric stand at $2,805,545 as of June 30 of this ing growth limit, or cap, on school Recipients whose service was rec- Corporal Donald Wussler of Scotch pond, as well as whether or not the old Zakarin approached the council about ognized by the award of the Bronze Plains. year. Under S-1701, the district must district operating budgets, infringing aerators should be repaired or some- putting loitering laws into effect after appropriate any funds from the fund on school districts’ ability in the future Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal or the Richard Manrodt of Westfield re- thing new installed. his son was assaulted in the parking lot to meet the state’s Core Curriculum equivalent would receive a NJ Distin- ceived the New Jersey Distinguished balance in excess of 3 percent of the Resident Jim Baker was the first to behind Starbucks. 2004-2005 operating budget of Content Standards.” In the resolution, guished Service medal with an oak Service Medal with Oak Leaf Clus- bring up the proposed parking deck at Police Chief Bernard Tracy acknowl- $69,449,416. As a result, the school the board asks that the state Legislature leaf cluster. ter. Prospect and Elm Streets. He said that edged that there is a “major problem” district appropriated $722,062 on July repeal S-1701 immediately. The board Area residents who received the NJ The NJ Distinguished Service while the town is only allowing the use with teenagers hanging out in the parking 1 to be put towards tax relief. The fund intends that copies of the resolution be Distinguished Service Medal in- medal was originally issued in 1858 of $1.2 million to help offset taxes, when lot behind Starbucks. He said that in May balance will be reduced even further in sent to both local and state representa- cluded Private 1st Class Fred Butler for those who distinguished them- that increases by 2 percent a year, after the “Beat Check” program was started the budget for the 2005-2006 school tives. of Mountainside, Sergeant Anthony selves in the New Jersey Militia, but 25 years it would total $9.2 million. He where an officer is stationed in the park- year, at which point any funds in excess Westfield Schools Superintendent Dr. McLeavey and Staff Sergeant Walter was used infrequently until reautho- said that the PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of ing lot. A log is kept of how many kids of 2 percent of the budget must be William Foley criticized the new legis- Teets of Scotch Plains. rized by Governor Thomas Kean in Taxes) and maintenance costs cancel were there, their behavior and if any appropriated for tax relief. lation, saying that, “decisions are being Area Korean Service Medals re- 1988. It is New Jersey’s highest mili- each other out. action was needed by police. In the 2005-2006 budget, the adver- taken out of the local community’s cipients included Sergeant James tary award. First Ward Councilman Peter The chief said that chasing the kids tised per pupil administrative cost may hands.” Echausse said that the current model from that area only moves them to the not be greater than the same cost during Board member Kimberley Rhodes only goes out 10 years. He said that train station or other parking lots. the 2004-2005 school year, accounting suggested that all local boards of edu- there is the possibility that the parking “For the most part, their behavior is for inflation against the CPI, or 2.5 cation show solidarity by requesting a Elm Street Developer Given system could be converted to a utility, fine,” Chief Tracy said. He said that percent, whichever is greater. joint audience with State Assembly Rep- which could give money back to the since the start of Beat Check there has Additionally, the new legislation puts resentatives Jon Bramnick and Eric town to offset taxes. been a reduction in the number of as- restrictions on what school districts may Munoz, both of whom voted against S- Second Nod For Subdivision First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana saults and police calls in the area. add as second ballot question to the 1701. was the first to raise his voice saying He also told the council that this is budget vote each April. According to After budget discussions had con- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that the council is capping the amount “not a new problem” and recalled hav- Mr. Berman’s report, “second ballot cluded for the evening, the board went bathrooms, lighting systems, a heat- feet for the interior and do not ex- of revenue that can be used to offset ing to chase Town Administrator James questions may not contain any pro- on to approve a new District Technol- ing system and a new updated kitchen. ceed 3,000 square feet for the corner taxes for the next 25 years. Gildea away from Hill’s Ice Cream grams or services that were included in ogy Plan, which will guide the district’s He also stated that in his business he lot. Third Ward Councilman Mark when he was younger. the districts’ prior year’s budgets or any goals for implementation of technol- preserves as many old homes as pos- In other business, the application Ciarrocca said that rates were raised for The Finance Committee will be look- new programs or services necessary to ogy for both educational and adminis- sible telling the board that he pre- for A&R Westfield Broad Street will parking improvements, and if the deck ing into the costs associated with hav- achieve the Core Curriculum Content trative purposes in coming years. serves approximately 75 percent of be heard at a special meeting sched- is not built many people think the rates ing a dedicated officer at the location in Standards.” Board of Education Vice-President all older homes that he purchases. He uled for Tuesday, October 19, at 8 should be rolled back. next year’s budget. S-1701 also places restrictions on Ginny Leiz addressed the document’s added that in this case the home just p.m. The applicant is seeking permis- Fourth Ward Councilman Larry Third Ward Councilman and member transfers of funds from general funds to fluid state. “I hope it becomes a more needed too much work in addition to sion to construct a three-story mixed- Goldman said that he would not have of the Public Safety, Transportation and any of 25 line account categories in the polished and comprehensive list of our the high cost of moving it. use building with retail on the first voted to increase parking fees over the Parking Committee Mark Ciarrocca re- budget. intents,” she said. As they did at the February meet- floor, residential on the second and years if there had not been a plan to ported that the committee met with the Following Mr. Berman’s presenta- Dr. Foley intends to update the board ing, members of the planning board third floors and enclosed parking. build something. citizen’s traffic advisory committee for tion, the board passed a resolution on the implementation of the technol- stated that granting another appeal It was also announced that an ap- Councilman Caruana continued to be the first time and gave them the reports strongly condemning S-1701, saying ogy plan in December. for the subdivision was contingent plication regarding the major subdi- critical of the current financial model as it from Wilbur Smith on needs for traffic that it “alters school district financial The board’s next public meeting will on Mr. Pijanowski receiving ap- vision of 254 Seneca Place will be did not include other financing options, calming in eight areas of town. practices and, in fact, could result in take place on Tuesday, October 19, proval from the site plan review heard at the Thursday, November 4, but was “front loaded on the profit end He also reported that residents on property tax increases.” The resolution where it will discuss enrollment growth committee for the new structures on meeting and that a minor subdivision because that was going to get votes.” He North Euclid Avenue are complaining continues, stating “S-1701 will require and class size. the lots. for 515 Sherwood Parkway is sched- said that by going for a shorter-term loan, about parking, speeding and trucks over In other business, the board memo- uled for the Monday, December 6, the town could save millions of dollars in the tonnage requirement on their street. rialized an approval they had granted meeting. interest payments. The committee is recommending in- Coffee With Conscience Series last month to subdivide properties at The next regularly scheduled plan- Councilman Goldman said he doesn’t creased radar patrol. 1608 Boynton Avenue and 126 Mas- ning board meeting will be held on feel the council has ruled out those Councilman Ciarrocca also reported sachusetts Avenue from owner Rich- Thursday, November 4, at 8 p.m. possibilities, but called Councilman that while the council thought they did Features Double-Bill Concert ard Palmer. The application granted Caruana’s interpretation of the finance not need State Department of Transpor- last month was carried over from Au- disengenuous. tation approval to put a right turn only WESTFIELD – Jay Mankita and the Central Jersey Chapter of the gust due to the fact the members of WESTFIELD First Ward Councilman Peter Echausse sing at the corner of Rahway Avenue and Karen Mal will perform on Saturday, Names Project, commonly known as the board asked the applicant to told the councilmen to be realistic, “we Shackamaxon Drive, they in fact do. October 16, at the First United Meth- the AIDS Quilt. modify his application. POLICE BLOTTER ain’t rolling anything back.” He did point Though the signs are in place, the police odist Church, 1 East Broad Street in A guitarist and singer/songwriter, In September, board members and out that the $100,000 a year in the first are unable to enforce the rule until state Westfield, as part of the Coffee With Mr. Mankita’s music is rooted in Board Chairman James Boyle asked SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 three years of the model would more approval is received. Conscience Concert Series. the traditions of acoustic folk and Mr. Palmer to scale down the houses. Andrew Garrison, 19, of Westfield likely be used as part of the down pay- The council will hold its regular pub- The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. American music, from blues to blue- Architect Michael Giambalvo, who was arrested on Boulevard and charged ment on the loan. lic meeting on Tuesday, October 12, at and the concert will begin at 8 p.m. grass, from ragtime to country was hired by Mr. Palmer, complied with driving while intoxicated and with Mr. Baker said that consultant Tim 8 p.m. The $14 admission fee will benefit swing. He has performed in clubs, with the board’s request, submitting refusal to take a breathalyzer test. He Tracy said that 75 cents an hour meters coffeehouses and festivals for over plans that do not exceed 34 feet in was subsequently released to a respon- was the standard, but no other town in 25 years. height, do not exceed 2,700 square sible party. the area has that high cost. He then Lanigan For more information on Mr. began to raise his voice about the lack Mankita or his CD, “Morning of enforcement of meter feeding, and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Train Rides tain Avenue home and property to the Face,” please visit when Mayor Gregory McDermott tried CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 www.jaymankita.com. to cut his time off, Mr. Baker yelled he town. In the agreement with the town he was able to live in the home for the scheduled to be back in service this As a solo artist and accompanist on would be voting no on Tuesday, No- weekend in Binghamton, NY. • Life Insurance vember 2. remainder of his life without paying mandolin, guitar and harmony vo- The mayor had previously stated that property taxes. He stipulated that the Mr. Cotty said the Westfield town cals, Ms. Mal has won numerous Art • Disability Insurance each resident would be allotted three town could only use the property for and rider support was great. Nor- awards and opened for and/or ap- • Long Term Care minutes of time to speak, which Town government or charitable purposes. mally, their events are 70 percent peared onstage with notable perform- • Employee Benefits Attorney Robert Cockren reiterated to Earlier this year the mayor signed an subscribed by out of town train hob- ers. Ammermuller Allen Solomon. agreement with the historical society for byists. In Westfield’s case, 80 percent For more information on Ms. Mal, Mr. Solomon said that the finances them to lease the property from the town. of the ticket sales were from local please visit www.karenmal.com. “Helping People” 908.233.0920 did not include money for the school The agreement is for an 18-month lease residents – they went fast, he said. The series is made possible in part system should children move into the that would give the historical society “We hope to have a chance to visit by a HEART Grant (Heritage, Edu- associated development. He said that access to the house and give it the oppor- Westfield again,” Mr. Cottey con- cation, Art – Reaching Thousands) three kids would cost the town $36,000. tunity to raise funds to renovate it. cluded. from the Union County Board of For those seeking more informa- Chosen Freeholders. Private dona- A tion on the train organization, please tions are encouraged. see www.nyswths.org. For more information on the con- KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. Photographs of the weekend train cert series, please call (908) 522- rides can be seen at 1501 or visit Chair of the Family Law Department of www.goleader.com/04train. www.coffeewithconscience.com. DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, October 7, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-46 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] First Fanwood Downtown Forum Yields Results, Brings Input From Residents By DAVID GIALANELLA dents, merchants and property own- Specially Written for The Times ers. The surveys posed questions re- The Fanwood Presbyterian Church garding existing conditions down- was alive on September 30 as dozens town and proposed redevelopment. of Fanwood residents came out to The vast majority of residents re- participate in an open forum con- ported that while they feel safe and cerning redevelopment in the down- find parking quite convenient in town area. The event was hosted by downtown Fanwood, they tend to do the Fanwood Downtown Advisory their shopping in surrounding towns. Committee (FDAC) and aimed at However, Mr. Roberts said that resi- educating and giving voice to the dents are “split” about parking logis- public. tics as well as structure size and style Over 20 residents actively partici- when asked about redevelopment. pated with questions and concerns Mr. Roberts explained that some Brooks Crandall for The Times surrounding proposed overhauling of property owners would prefer to re- TAKE A LOAD OFF...Residents enjoyed the festivities at the annual Scotch Fanwood’s downtown, specifically develop on their own and some prefer Plains Day event on Sunday. Pictured above a group of children take a seat amid the southwestern block of the Martine- the festivities near town hall. The weekend long event began with a bonfire at to sell and relocate. The majority, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Friday night. South Avenue intersection. however, said they would not want to FDAC Chair and Councilman Joe leave Fanwood in any instance. Higgins started the evening by thank- Some merchants, Mr. Roberts ing members of the Fanwood Plan- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times said, are hesitant to allow for resi- ning Board, the Office of Smart GREAT RESPONSE…On September 30 Fanwood had it’s first of three forums dents living above their businesses. Growth and other groups. to discuss the Fanwood redevelopment area. The night started out with introduc- Some feel as though no changes at Mayor Colleen Mahr had some tions from Downtown Fanwood Advisory Committee Chairman Joe Higgins and all are necessary, but many are ex- brief words, explaining that the night’s Mayor Colleen Mahr. cited, though afraid of being activities ought to be educational for “pushed out.” all concerned, noting she can “under- current surveys and suggested pos- the current redevelopment plan, resi- Planning Board Chairman Gregory stand skepticism and concerns you sible architectural and aesthetic routes dential structures would include at- Cummings interjected briefly to tell may have.” for redevelopment. tached single-family town houses, the audience about a proposed expan- David Roberts of Schoor DePalma, Fanwood was designated a rede- attached two-family town houses and sion of the Dunkin Donuts at Martine a consulting firm hired by the bor- velopment area in 2001, Mr. Roberts multifamily apartments. and South Avenue, and proposed re- ough with $50,000 provided by the explained, naming two categories for Mr. Roberts went on to explain that development at 300 South Avenue. Office of Smart Growth, gave a redevelopment: mixed use retail/resi- surveys have already been conducted Mr. Cummings stated that these ex- PowerPoint presentation that outlined dential and solely residential. Under focusing on three main groups: resi- amples could set a precedent for fur- ther downtown development. Mr. Roberts finished up by provid- ing some examples of similar rede- Township Moving Forward velopment projects that were suc- cessful in towns such as Manville, Irvington and Freehold, and offered Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times some architectural style ideas, spe- OGRE!...Shreck, the lovable ogre, was just one of the attractions at the annual On Building Improvements cifically outlining Colonial and Vic- Fanny Wood Day Celebration in downtown Fanwood on Sunday. The fair also torian styles. Overall, he said, a “sense included food, vendors, games and a beard growing contest. By FRED ROSSI The roof of the 30-year-old munici- ably disposed to the idea. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Specially Written for The Times pal building is in great need of repair as Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge said The Scotch Plains Township Coun- is its heating and ventilation system. that representatives from a company cil is expected to take another step The 38-year-old library facility on Bartle that provides enhanced production forward next week on various repair Avenue needs an estimated $500,000 and programming services for local FW Council Proposes Ordinance projects and other upgrades to the mu- in roof repairs, plumbing upgrades and access cable television channels had nicipal building, the library and the other renovations. The public works met recently with members of the public works building. At its meeting building on Plainfield Avenue also suf- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of To Pay for Off-Duty Police Officers next Tuesday, the council is expected to fers from a leaking roof. Education about possible upgrades to By ELIZABETH CORRELL One problem, as explained by Regarding the quantity of time approve two professional services reso- At its conference meeting on Tues- TV-34. Specially Written for The Times lutions for the engagement of archi- Fanwood’s Chief Financial Officer worked by officers on off duty jobs, day evening, the council heard a 45- In January, Telvue had made a pre- Fanwood Borough Council mem- tects to provide preliminary analyses of minute presentation from Brian sentation to the township council Fred Tomkins, is that the borough is the council suggested that no officer the three facilities and then make rec- bers are weighing in with their sug- not legally allowed to pay the officers be allowed to work more than 12 Hanifin of Hanifin Associates, a con- about its services, and Ms. Sorge said gestions regarding a proposed ordi- ommendations to the council. struction management firm, about the on Tuesday that education officials out of borough funds; therefore it was hours in any 24-hour period. Officer nance which would make changes in decided that a dedicated fund should Bartiromo explained that current la- possibility of the council engaging were “very excited” about the possi- the rules concerning work done by his company to oversee the three reno- bilities. be created. bor laws for police officers restrict Publisher’s Note: police officers during their off-duty Officer Bartiromo suggested that the total to 16 hours per day. In addi- vation projects. Mr. Hanifin, whose She said the board was now wait- hours. firm does most of its work in the ing for the council to take action. an ongoing escrow account would tion, the ordinance would state that Special Election Edition “This is a requirement, based on work well, with all companies that any officer that is out sick will not be public sector, said that using a con- Mayor Marks said he would first what the Attorney General has said is On Thursday, October 28, the struction management company could like to meet with TV-34 Director utilize officers putting in the funds, allowed to work at an off duty job the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times necessary,” explained Borough At- so that the money would be available following day. save township funds because there Robert Merkle to get his impressions torney Dennis Estes. Annual Special Election edition would then be no need to designate a from the January presentation and to pay the officers immediately. Of- Borough Attorney Estes will send a of the newspaper will be mailed to The Administration and Finance ten the money is not reimbursed to the letter to the attorney for the township employee who may or may find out how he would work with Committee reviewed the ordinance every home in the township and not be experienced in dealing with Telvue. The company’s technology borough from vendors for a lengthy Policeman’s Benevolent Association the borough. and a lengthy discussion was held at period of time; the ordinance would (PBA) explaining the opinions of the the details of overseeing such a project upgrades “would only enhance” what Tuesday’s agenda meeting. Due to the additional time re- to manage the undertaking in addi- TV-34 presently does. require it be paid within 15 days. council, and an additional meeting of quired of our staff and by the Fanwood Officer Brian Bartiromo To expedite matters, the police de- the administration and finance will tion to performing his or her own With the county expected to con- asked questions and provided feed- printer, submittals to the newspa- township functions. Mr. Hanifin pro- duct a deer census in the Ashbrook partment would take over the pro- be held to discuss the proposed ordi- per must be received by the end of back during the open microphone cessing of paperwork, rather than the nance in detail. vided no cost estimates and the coun- Reservation in the next several weeks, portion of the meeting. business day, Thursday, October cil gave no indication one way or Township Manager Thomas Atkins staff at borough hall. The ordinance, if passed, would go When police officers work for non- All non-profit agencies employing into effect on January 1, 2005. 21, to ensure consideration for another whether it might be favor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 inclusion in the special edition. profit or other organizations and com- police officers are currently required In other business, council mem- Please e-mail panies in their off duty hours, the to pay them for a minimum of four bers discussed a letter from the Di- [email protected]. borough is responsible for paying the hours. The council suggests that in- rector of Fanwood’s Memorial Li- Similarly, advertisers desiring Steam Train Rides officers, and then receive reimburse- stead the minimum would be two brary, Dan Weiss. Fanwood’s His- to be in this edition should contact ment from the company. hours. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 us immediately. Please call (908) 232-4407 or e-mail to: Fascinates Passengers [email protected]. For more By HORACE R. CORBIN information, please see Specially Written for The Times and riders from the Westfield region. F-SP Rotary Club Seeks Public Help www.goleader.com. The steam train rides last weekend The events were sold out more than a Thank you for your assistance. from Westfield to North Branch and week in advance. Horace R. Corbin back along the Raritan Valley Line The events were scheduled to fea- To Restore Township’s Frazee House Publisher attracted large crowds of sightseers ture three trips a day on both Saturday and Sunday, with vintage train cars By FRED ROSSI amined recently by historic consult- sive work needs to be done, the pulled by Steam Locomotive 142. Specially Written for The Times ants and architects as part of the ini- beams and the floorboards are in The second trip on Saturday had to The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- be cancelled as the locomotive devel- tial evaluation of its structural sound- “fantastic shape.” tary Club is in the early stages of a ness. Mr. Kraus said that while exten- oped a bearing problem. The third process that will lead to the renova- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ride on Saturday was completed suc- tion and restoration of the Revolu- cessfully, although the steam engine tionary War-era Frazee House on was subsequently taken out of ser- Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. vice for the Sunday trips. As part of the centennial celebra- NJ Transit provided a diesel engine tion of Rotary Clubs around the to conduct the Sunday rides with the world, each local chapter is adopt- vintage train cars so as not to disap- ing a lifetime sustaining project for point ticket holders. their community. The fate of the The New York Susquehana and Frazee House, which is situated on Western Historical Society, a non- the southern edge of the former profit organization of train enthusi- Terry-Lou Zoo property, has been asts, conducted the steam train rides. the subject of periodic discussion The Downtown Westfield Corpo- by Scotch Plains officials in recent ration sponsored the rides as part of years. There were proposals to sell the weekend Westfield Railroad Sale the house to a private developer so Days. that it could be refurbished while Chris Cotty of the train group told the remainder of the former zoo The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times property, which is now owned by that they were disappointed that the the township, was converted into a Horace R. Corbin for The Times steam engine didn’t hold up. He park. DEBATE AND CELEBRATE…Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-22) held a party thanked NJ Transit for providing the at the Sun Tavern in Fanwood to celebrate the first Presidential debate. Pictured, from Robert Kraus, a past president of diesel engine backup. He said most the Rotary Club, told The Scotch left to right, are: Lori Kennedy, First Lady Dina Matos McGreevey, Assemblywoman everyone enjoyed the ride on the vin- Stender, Rahway Mayor Jim Kennedy, and Karen Golding of Prudential. Plains-Fanwood Times, “we are at tage train cars, although many had the beginning of the beginning” of Fred Rossi for The Times missed seeing the steam locomotive what will likely be a lengthy pro- FRAZEE HISTORY...On September 29 the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rotary PAGE INDEX in action. Those that did see the loco- Club held a dinner at Pantagis and presented the history of Betsy Frazee. The Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 14-20 cess to restore the Frazee House. motive were very enthusiastic, he He said the building has been ex- club is working to gain interest in restoring the pre-revolutionary Frazee house Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9-10 Classifieds...... 22 noted. located adjacent to the old Terry-Lou Zoo property. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-17 A&E ...... 23-24 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, October 7, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Board of Education Eyes Scotch Plains Resident Participates in F&M Community Service Estimated 2005-2006 School Budget SCOTCH PLAINS – Judith By ED COONEY S-1701 also places restrictions on hands.” Brown, a first-year student from Specially Written for The Times transfers of funds from general funds to Board member Kimberley Rhodes Scotch Plains, participated in WESTFIELD -- The Westfield any of 25 line account categories in the suggested that all local boards of educa- Putting it Together in the Com- Board of Education’s estimated budget budget. tion show solidarity by requesting a joint munity, a community service for the 2005-2006 school year is Following Mr. Berman’s presenta- audience with State Assembly Repre- project at Franklin & Marshall $72,146,043, an increase of $2,696,627, tion, the board passed a resolution sentatives Jon Bramnick and Eric Munoz, College in Lancaster, Pa. or approximately 3.8 percent over the strongly condemning S-1701, saying both of whom voted against S-1701. The program is a four-and-a- 2004-2005 budget. The projected in- that it “alters school district financial After budget discussions had con- half-day workshop designed to crease is 33 percent lower than last practices and, in fact, could result in cluded for the evening, the board went introduce freshmen to volunteer year’s increase. property tax increases.” The resolution on to approve a new District Technol- opportunities in Lancaster This estimated budget, provided to continues, stating “S-1701 will require ogy Plan, which will guide the district’s County. Students arrive prior to the board by Secretary Robert Berman school districts to decrease their capital goals for implementation of technol- freshman orientation and partici- at the meeting on Tuesday, comes in reserve accounts and reduce the spending ogy for both educational and adminis- pate in a variety of workshops the wake of recently passed state legis- growth limit, or cap, on school district trative purposes in coming years. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times designed to help them think criti- lation that requires alterations to the VERY DESERVING…The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans cally about social issues, meet a operating budgets, infringing on school Board of Education Vice-President Affairs gave out Distinguished Service Medals and Meritorious Service Medals on way school districts handle budgetary districts’ ability in the future to meet the Ginny Leiz addressed the document’s variety of community leaders and September 30 to over 120 deserving veterans. Pictured, above, are the medals that develop leadership opportunities planning. state’s Core Curriculum Content Stan- fluid state. “I hope it becomes a more were presented. The legislation, referred to in Mr. dards.” In the resolution, the board asks polished and comprehensive list of our for the next four years. Berman’s report as S-1701, makes five that the state Legislature repeal S-1701 intents,” she said. Previous workshops have in- major changes in the budgeting process. immediately. The board intends that cop- Dr. Foley intends to update the board WF, SP, MS War Veterans cluded pairing students with First, it requires a reduction of the yearly ies of the resolution be sent to both local on the implementation of the technol- school-aged children who are budget CAP, which controls how much a and state representatives. ogy plan in December. themselves getting ready for school district’s budget can increase each Westfield Schools Superintendent Dr. The board’s next public meeting will Honored With State Medal school; a Habitat for Humanity year. According to Mr. Berman’s report, William Foley criticized the new legis- take place on Tuesday, October 19, WESTFIELD – Two special award ter. project; an environmental work- starting in the 2005-2006 school year, lation, saying that, “decisions are being where it will discuss enrollment growth ceremonies were held on Septem- The NJ Distinguished Service shop designed to clean up some “the base budget CAP has been reduced taken out of the local community’s and class size. ber 20 at the Westfield National medal was originally issued in 1858 of the area’s streams and parks; and pairing students with area from 3 percent to 2.5 percent or the Guard Armory located at 500 for those who distinguished them- Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever senior citizens. Rahway Avenue in Westfield to rec- selves in the New Jersey Militia, A 2004 graduate of Scotch Plains- is greater.” The CPI is anticipated to be ognize veterans with the New Jer- but was used infrequently until re- calculated at 3.01 percent. FW Council Proposes Ordinance Fanwood High School, Judith is the sey Distinguished Service Medal. authorized by Governor Thomas daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Once taken into consideration, the Recipients whose service was rec- Kean in 1988. It is New Jersey’s statutes of S-1701 dictate that the school To Pay for Off-Duty Police Officers Brown of Scotch Plains. district’s 2005-2006 budget could not ognized by the award of the Bronze highest military award. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal or the rise to more than $71,539,843 before toric Preservation Commission re- allowances are made for Spending of the department’s communications equivalent would receive a NJ Dis- cently published a historical back- system, as well as protecting the ra- tinguished Service medal with an Growth Adjustments. ground book about the borough; how- Spending Growth Adjustments al- dio equipment from lightning strike oak leaf cluster. ever they were unable to come up damage. Area residents who received the low for districts to seek funds in excess with the funds necessary to purchase of the CAP in spending areas that see Homeowners surrounding borough NJ Distinguished Service Medal in- copies of the book to sell to the public hall have come to the council with above-normal growth. For the projected at various events. cluded Private 1st Class Fred Butler 2005-2006 budget, the Westfield School objections to the tower and its pos- of Mountainside, Sergeant Anthony The library loaned $2,000 to the sible effect on property value. District can seek adjustments for en- commission to cover the cost. The McLeavey and Staff Sergeant Walter rollment growth and increases in spe- The beleaguered construction job Library’s Board of Trustees has ob- on Westfield Road is still in need of Teets of Scotch Plains. cial education costs in the amount of jected strongly to the loan, emphasiz- Area Korean Service Medals re- $606,200. completion. A Department of Trans- ing that, “they didn’t know it was portation (DOT) project, done jointly cipients included Sergeant James Secondly, the legislation requires a happening, they felt it shouldn’t have Doherty and Private 1st Class reduction of the school district’s fund with the Township of Scotch Plains, been done, they want it to be re- was “99.5 percent completed when Russell Romeo of Westfield; Petty balance, which was estimated to stand tracted, and they feel it shouldn’t hap- Officer 3rd Class Pasquale Fernicola at $2,805,545 as of June 30 of this year. the contractor went bankrupt and dis- pen again,” stated Acting Mayor appeared,” explained Mr. Pryor. Still and Sergeant William Leber of Under S-1701, the district must appro- Kathrine Mitchell. Mountainside; Sergeant Harold priate any funds from the fund balance to be done are two driveways, at an Chief Financial Officer Tomkins expected cost of $3,000 to $4,000, as Hill, Sergeant 1st Class Henry in excess of 3 percent of the 2004-2005 and Borough Attorney Estes went Hoffman, Sergeant Joseph operating budget of $69,449,416. As a well as crosswalk handicap ramps over in detail the financial and legal that were not done. Sanguiliano and Corporal Donald result, the school district appropriated specifics of the loan, and it was de- $722,062 on July 1 to be put towards “The installation of the ramps is Wussler of Scotch Plains. cided that Borough Attorney Estes the decision of the DOT,” said Mr. Richard Manrodt of Westfield re- tax relief. The fund balance will be will establish a process to handle reduced even further in the budget for Pryor. ceived the New Jersey Distinguished such situations in the future. Mr. Pryor announced that the bor- Service Medal with Oak Leaf Clus- the 2005-2006 school year, at which Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor pre- point any funds in excess of 2 percent of ough has applied for a Livable Com- Robert Harvey for The Times sented a report to the council, updating munities Grant to cover the cost of LOCOMOTIVE NOSTALGA...The ‘Ol 142’ steam locomotive with vintage train the budget must be appropriated for tax them on the status of several public cars puffs into Westfield Station last Saturday morning to pick up passengers for relief. work planned for the baseball field works projects currently being done in and tennis courts at LaGrande Park. a nostalgic trip down the Raritan Valley Line. ‘Ol 142’ broke down during the In the 2005-2006 budget, the adver- the borough. A recent addition to the Frazee House weekend long event but NJTransit came to the rescue with a diesel engine to tised per pupil administrative cost may Residents have repeatedly voiced borough staff, Mr. Pryor was thanked concerns over safety issues with base- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 accomodate the sellout crowds. More photos can be seen at www.goleader.com/ not be greater than the same cost during by council members for the clarity and Initially, he said, the Rotary Club 04train. the 2004-2005 school year, accounting balls flying from the field onto the thoroughness of his report, including a adjacent playground and the deterio- is hoping to spearhead public inter- for inflation against the CPI, or 2.5 map specifying project locations. est in the project and then begin percent, whichever is greater. rated state of the tennis courts. Councilman Jack Molenaar felt this The council will meet again next raising money for the renovations FW Council Proposes Ordinance Additionally, the new legislation puts would be of great assistance to the restrictions on what school districts Tuesday, October 12, at 8 p.m. from local businesses, private foun- borough in keeping track of and com- dation grants and public donations. To Pay for Off-Duty Police Officers may add as second ballot question to pleting projects. the budget vote each April. According Last week, a Rotary Club-spon- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Construction is expected to begin sored reception was held at Snuffy’s to Mr. Berman’s report, “second ballot this week on the long awaited new of place” is crucial to successful re- to-school night, which kept many resi- questions may not contain any pro- SP Council Pantagis restaurant to begin the pro- development. dents from attending the meeting in communication tower, to be built at cess of raising public interest in the grams or services that were included in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During the public participation its entirety. borough hall. Frazee House project. The Rotary the districts’ prior year’s budgets or any Fanwood police have been anx- said he would recommend that some portion of the meeting, residents After hearing many voices, Chair- new programs or services necessary to iously awaiting the new tower, as its of the surrounding streets also be Club sees a renovated Frazee House approached the podium to provide man Higgins returned to the podium achieve the Core Curriculum Content additional height and safety features included in the count since deer are doing for the Scotch Plains- feedback, something Mayor Mahr and apologized for the scheduling Standards.” will allow for the proper functioning frequently seen in residents’ yards Fanwood community what the and Mr. Roberts spoke of as an conflict and reassured residents that and on the streets. Once a date for the Miller-Cory House has done in integral part of any redevelopment the conflict was unintentional, and start of the census is finalized, resi- Westfield. plan. that the meeting had been scheduled dents living near the reservation will As for potential future uses for Fanwood residents posed no real fairly long ago. be notified since the deer count will the Frazee House, Mr. Kraus said opposition to the fundamental idea of Mayor Mahr told The Scotch Plains- be conducted at night by personnel “we haven’t really thought it redeveloping, but many took issue Fanwood Times after the meeting, “I using flashlights. through,” although he said that, with specific potential problems such think it was a tremendous success.” Mayor Marks said he was going to personally, he’d like to see it used as increased traffic and revamped Mr. Higgins explained that there parking. are plans to hold “an instant replay of be testifying this week before the by local community groups. Governor’s Constitutional Conven- A great number of citizens were this meeting” in mid-October to give During the Revolutionary War, apprehensive about the proposed resi- more citizens a chance to provide tion Task Force on property tax re- legend has it that when British Gen- form. The group is setting up the dential space, citing the possibility of feedback. erals Charles Cornwallis and Wil- over crowded schools as a major de- Mr. Roberts, when asked about the parameters of a convention, the make- liam Howe were in the area, they up of delegates, the scope and nature terrent. apprehension surrounding new resi- were drawn to the Frazee House by Frank Campion mentioned that dential space, explained that there is of discussions to be allowed, etc. the aroma of freshly baked bread. The mayor said the timetable at environmental factors must be taken “no one formula.” Mr. Roberts added, When Betsy Frazee opened the into account. Mr. Roberts responded “The hard part is finding a match present is for a statewide ballot ques- door, the two men asked for some tion in November 2005 asking voters saying that no one was sure about the between what the community wants whether they favored the convening of her bread. She agreed to give environmental issue, but that cleanup and what the marketplace can pro- of a convention. If that referendum them some, but told them she was is not usually something the borough vide.” passed, then a convention would be doing it more out of fear than love. itself would pay for. The next forum will be held on convened in early 2006, with another Insulted by her remark, the two Mark Duffy’s comments incited Wednesday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. widespread applause after he raised at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church Brooks Crandall for The Times ballot referendum in November 2006 generals became angry, refused the SCORE...The Strawberries celebrate a goal in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth on whatever property tax reform pro- bread and headed towards issues of increased taxes and addi- located on Martine Avenue. Soccer League last Saturday morning. posals result. Westfield. tional students in the school system. Mr. Duffy also cited increased traffic as a major concern, saying, “We don’t have big roads.” Mr. Duffy added that Train Rides ARIO URRIERI SQ new space should include “mostly CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL M C. G , E . retail.” The locomotive was towed from Chair of the Family Law Department of Mr. Roberts responded to the traf- Dunellen to Little Ferry, NY for re- DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI fic query by explaining that any extra pairs. A special brass bearing has traffic would be generated at differ- been flown from Oregon to Pennsyl- ent times of the day, not all at once, so vania for final machining to com- 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 the impact should not be too dra- plete the repair. Locomotive 142 is matic. scheduled to be back in service this Anthony DiFabio explained that weekend in Binghamton, NY. DIVORCE QUESTIONS? while he is in full support of redevelop- Mr. Cotty said the Westfield town ment, three-story buildings could be and rider support was great. Nor- Specializing in all aspects of Family Law “too imposing” in “not that big a space.” mally, their events are 70 percent including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, Anne Marie Hurtado, a former subscribed by out of town train hob- resident of Staten Island explained byists. In Westfield’s case, 80 per- child support, division of assets, palimony, that she moved to Fanwood to avoid cent of the ticket sales were from premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, overpopulation, and that residen- local residents – they went fast, he tial structures are “not the way to said. restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to go.” “We hope to have a chance to visit changed financial circumstances, residence Doug Parker expressed a need Westfield again,” Mr. Cottey con- COED NURSERY & PRE-K • OPEN HOUSES for added retail space, saying that cluded. removal from New Jersey, visitation in downtown Fanwood, “there’s not For those seeking more informa- Coed Nursery & Pre-K Open House modifications and transfers of custody. much to do, if you’re not looking tion on the train organization, please for a prescription or Chinese food.” see www.nyswths.org. Thursday, October 14, 2004, 9-11 a.m. Michele Fugett mentioned that it Photographs of the weekend train All School • Nursery – Grade 12 was “not fair” to schedule a public rides can be seen at 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law Sunday, November 14 , 2004, 1-3 p.m. meeting on the same night as back- www.goleader.com/04train. Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Panelist 25 years Kent Place School is an all-girls K through 12 independent college-preparatory day school with a coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten program. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Freeholder Daniel Sullivan said he COUNTY – Following up on their believes the expanded facility will purchase of the 23-acre Seville-Ponde- provide “an outstanding venue for rosa Farm in Scotch Plains, the Union teaching in Union County.” County Board of Chosen Freeholders On yet another capital project, the last week hired an engineering firm to board approved the second reading of an prepare recreation options for the land. ordinance approving an $8.9 million The freeholders purchased the farm for bond ordinance for the county’s new 74- $10 million from Norman “Dutch” Seville bed detention facility to be built in Lin- last year. The county used its Open Space, den on Edwards Street off of Routes 1 & Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust 9. The county purchased the property, Fund to complete the purchase. located in an industrial section of Lin- The fund, approved as a ballot ques- den, for $4.3 million earlier this year. tion by voters in November 2000, is The bonds are for the first phase of financed by a 1.5 cents per $100 of the project, which includes the archi- assessed property value on county tectural and engineering specifications. NEW FREEHOLDER…Superior Court Assignment Judge Walter Barisonek, Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times property owners. In other business, Bette Jane left, swears in Bette Jane Kowalski of Cranford as a Union County Freeholder on MEETING OF THE WESTFIELD MINDS...Senator Tom Kean, Jr., left, chats County Manager George Devanney Kowalski of Cranford was sworn into September 30 in Elizabeth. Freeholder Kowalski’s husband, Andrew Lanset, with former New Jersey Acting Governor Frank McDermott at a fundraiser for said T&M Associates of Middletown office by Union County Superior holds The Bible. Republican Union County Freeholder candidate Frank Arena on Sunday. Sena- tor Kean, Mr. McDermott and Mr. Arena are all Westfield residents. would provide the county with poten- Court Judge Walter Barisonek as the tial uses for the farm as well provid- newest freeholder. Ms. Kowalski fills Campaign Release - Scotch Plains GOP ing cost analysis on what it would the vacancy left by the resignation of Pilot Harriet Quimby to Be cost to develop the property for recre- Mary Ruotolo of Westfield. ational purposes. The initial contract Freeholder Kowalski, whose term Candidates Inspect with T&M is for $54,600. runs through the end of the year, is Showcased at WF Hist. Soc. “They will look at a whole range of running on the Democratic line on Twp. Rec. Facilities options (for the farm),” Mr. Devanney Tuesday, November 2, ballot for a Mayor Martin Marks WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- trix would lead her to the skies 26 said. full three-year term on the board. She Councilwoman Paulette Coronato torical Society will welcome “First years before Amelia Earhart. She be- The board also contracted with the holds a masters degree from New SCOTCH PLAINS – Mayor Mar- Sorge have taken that commitment Lady of the Air” Harriet Quimby, came the first woman to fly solo across Holbrek Group of Turner Falls, Mass. York University and is a former edi- tin Marks and Councilwoman Paulette seriously and it is rewarding to see America’s first licensed woman pi- the English Channel in 1912. to design and install the exhibits for tor of the World Press Review, a Coronato recently completed a tour this promise being fulfilled.” lot, in a performance by actress/sto- The role of Harriet Quimby is not an addition and renovations at the monthly magazine on foreign affairs and inspection of the new and reno- New baseball and soccer fields were ryteller Laurie Gaulke on Friday, the only one Ms. Gaulke has pre- Trailside Nature and Science Mu- based in New York. vated parks, playgrounds and ball established at the Vo-Tech on Raritan October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Com- sented to the public. In one-woman seum in Mountainside. The total cost At the start of the meeting, Free- fields in Scotch Plains. Because of Road and with a commitment from munity Room of the Westfield Mu- interactive performances, she has of the Trailside project is $4.6 million holder Alexander Mirabella of the extensive work and expansions, Union County to join Scotch Plains nicipal Building. been a suffragist; a Salvation Army with $1 million coming from the open Fanwood presented a resolution hon- the tour lasted most of the afternoon. in the effort; this site is already sched- Ms. Gaulke will use Ms. Quimby’s Lassie during World War I; Kate space trust fund and the remainder oring Reverend Donald Hummel, “Just a few years back, then-Coun- uled for expansion. Memorial Field own words in exploring early avia- Dickens, the daughter of Charles from the county’s capital budget. Pastor of St. Bartholomew’s Church cilman Bill McClintock and I made a on Plainfield Avenue was dedicated tion and show how the desire and Dickens; Mary Todd Lincoln, the The expanded facility will house in Scotch Plains, upon receiving the promise to the youth of Scotch Plains in 2003 and the youth of the commu- excitement she felt to become an avia- wife of Abraham Lincoln and dis- four new classrooms for school Silver Buffalo Award from the Boy that we could establish five new ball nity have been making good use of cussed the dress and decorum in groups, scouts and adults; new ex- Scouts of America. fields in five years,” said Mayor the soccer and baseball fields at this NJ Residents Can Voice Victorian America. hibit and supply areas, audio-visual The award is granted upon action of Marks. “Mr. McClintock is now re- beautiful facility. Kramer, Farley, and Ms. Gaulke said she always strives facilities, handicapped access, a kitch- the National Executive Board of the tired from a distinguished career on Jerseyland parks have also seen ex- Views on Property Tax for historical accuracy and uses pri- enette for receptions, renovated Boy Scouts of America to individuals the township council but strong lead- tensive renovations over the last three TRENTON – The Property Tax Con- mary sources such as diaries, letters restrooms and additional office space for service to youth over a significant ers like Paulette Coronato, Frank years as these fields were re-graded, vention Task Force launched a new and journals wherever possible to for staff and museum naturalists. Plans period of time. Rossi, Nancy Malool, and Carolyn with new sod, fencing, scoreboards, website, www.nj.gov/convention, allow the characters to speak for for the project were first announced and irrigation systems. The work has aimed at soliciting public input and themselves. in 2001. The project will consolidate CAMPAIGN RELEASE been completed on the Fields of providing information about conduct- The program is open to the public operations currently in three building Dreams project at Park Middle ing a constitutional convention to fix at no charge. Light refreshments will into the main building on the Trailside Candidate Takes School, which was a joint effort be- New jersey’s property tax system. be served at the end of the program. property located off of New Provi- tween Scotch Plains Township, the Borough of Fanwood, our Board of Issue With Replacement Education, and the County of Union. By Joe Renna, Candidate for UC Freeholder This site is soon to be dedicated and with Pat Quattrocchi, Bruce Paterson and Frank Arena will be ready for play in the spring. It is a state of the art facility that will The James Ward Mansion UNION COUNTY – Thirty-three system. Once a precedent is set the house two extra baseball fields, and of Westfield days before the November election abuse of conventions becomes easier. will also allow for soccer, football, another flim flam has been perpe- The freeholder post should have not and other athletic activities. trated on the Union County voters. been vacated prior to the election. If Councilwoman Coronato stated, Every year, three freeholder seats Mrs. Ruotolo could not fulfill her “Not only have we seen the addition go up for election. This year only one duties at the two monthly meetings of the much needed ball fields, but we incumbent was picked to run for re- scheduled for October she could have have also seen extensive work creat- Corporate Events • Business Meetings election. Freeholder Mary Ruotolo registered absent like she has done ing and renovating playgrounds at whose term expires this year did not many times before. The post should Haven, Green Forest, Jerseyland, Teambuilding Events • Wine Tasting Events seek reelection. She would have fin- have been left vacant until the elec- Farley, Greenside, and Kramer parks. ished her term in December except tion. Her name has already been en- Tennis courts were resurfaced at Private Group Cooking Class Events she stepped down from her post last graved in plaques around the county. Kramer and new basketball courts week. The Union County Democratic Her photo will soon follow. This is are being used at both Jerseyland and Weddings • Engagement Parties Committee replaced her with their being done at the taxpayer’s expense Kramer parks. We are quite fortunate candidate, Bette Jane Kowalski, who in order to secure her chances of that our Recreation and Parks De- Rehearsal Dinners • Fundraisers now has the luxury of running as an getting elected in November. If vot- partment and Recreation Commis- incumbent. ers are fed up with this abuse of sion were ready to take up the charge For the next 33 days, the county power by the all-Democratic Free- of the township council, and they will work hard to introduce the public holder Board, they should vote the have fulfilled and even surpassed the to their new freeholder. Although there incumbents out. promise that was made to the young- are nine freeholders, a virtual un- Help the team of Joe Renna, Patricia sters in our community. We are equally Call Josephine Gallagher, Managing Agent, at known entity is now the foremost Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Bruce fortunate that the residents of this freeholder. Paterson give the county back to the town passed the Open Space Trust 908-389-0014 for additional information and pricing. This latest political maneuver chips people. 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early withdrawal. Offer for a limited time only and subject to change without notice. INSURED A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 3 CAMPAIGN RELEASE Campaign Release - Scotch Plains DEMs Reversing the Trend First Meeting Of Tax and Of Higher County Taxes Budget Advisory Board Held By Pat Quattrocchi, Candidate for UC Freeholder Andrew Baron for Mayor with Joe Renna, Bruce Paterson and Frank Arena Barbara Baldasarre for Council SCOTCH PLAINS – Democratic effectively determine the taxpayers UNION COUNTY – Having county in relation to the other 20 candidates Andrew Baron for mayor views on which discretionary ser- seven children, I encountered nu- municipalities. They evaluated the and Barbara Baldasarre for township vices should be in the budget and merous methods of teaching the cost of all services that they re- council have conducted the first meet- taxed, and which should not, result- “Three R’s” over the years. One ceived in return. They included ing of their tax and budget advisory ing in a tax saving.” method in particular stands out in costs for students attending Union board. Those in attendance included Both Mr. Baron and Mrs. my mind used years ago by a teacher County Vo- Tech and Union County a certified public accountant, con- Baldasarre agreed that the record high of my older son in kindergarten in College, snow plowing and repair troller and certified municipal finan- municipal tax increase imposed last the late eighties. of county roads, etc. The results cial officer, investment advisor, gov- year put a light on what has been The children were taught a dif- were staggering. While paying the ernment consultant, insurance com- wrong with the yearly budget pro- ferent letter of the alphabet each highest dollar amount of all the pliance officer, fraud investigator, cess. Even though this was the high- week. In order to remember what municipalities, they were receiv- information technology managers, at- est municipal tax increase in the his- sound the letter made, they were ing back almost no services in re- torneys, Internet programmer, me- tory of the township, the mayor and Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times taught a little song that featured a turn. STOPPING BY...Union County Surrogate James LaCorte stopped in at the office chanical engineer, and educator. The council never told this fact to the series of words that started with Another disturbing aspect of the of The Westfield Leader and The Times last week. Mr. LaCorte is seeking group began its work by reviewing taxpayers. Rather, at the budget hear- that letter. A favorite of mine was study showed that they were send- reelection to the post in the Tuesday, November 2, election. past Township financial statements ing, the mayor and council shuffled the song for the letter “M” called ing more to the county than they and the budget process. the township numbers with the sig- “Mr. Munchie Mouth.” This little were keeping to operate their own “Make no mistake about it,” Mr. nificantly lower increases in the ditty included the words, “meat- town. There is definitely something County Surrogate LaCorte Baron said, “we are serious about school board and county budgets to balls, macaroni, mashed potatoes, I wrong with this, and we suggest looking at the budget and tax situa- mislead the people into believing that enjoy muffins and molasses — More that other municipalities in Union tion in Scotch Plains with a new set of the increase was much lower than it and more and more!” County take a good look at what Looks to Continue Services eyes and addressing the serious mu- really was. It was not until after the Frequently, the actions of our cur- they are getting in return for their UNION COUNTY – For the past may affect it. Families must be able to nicipal property tax situation. We have budget passed that the mayor and rent freeholder board brings this hard earned money. five years James LaCorte has served access funds and assets in a timely received the volunteer help of an im- council mailed out an explanation of little tune back to mind. I am refer- The team of Joe Renna, Patricia as the Union County Surrogate, and fashion, when a loved one is lost or pressive panel of professionals will- the tax increase. ring to the “More and more and Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Bruce is seeking reelection to the post. presumed dead. Toward that end I ing to donate their time, and we in- Mr. Baron and Mrs. Baldasarre more” part. Perhaps I should call Paterson are candidates for Union Many residents are lucky enough drafted a special report submitted to tend to make full use of this resource.” believe that our taxpayers deserve the song “Mr. Money Mouth.” The County Freeholder. We want to do not to be aware of what the surrogate the governor, which will serve as a “What quickly became apparent better, and should be brought into the county tax levy on real estate has something about “Mr. Money does. After a loved one dies, their will model for the Union County govern- was the failure to obtain input from budget process sooner. increased over 40 percent in less Mouth” and his “More and More has to be submitted to the Surrogate. ment should a similar tragedy occur,” our citizens in the discretionary por- Mr. Baron and Mrs. Baldasarre look than five years or at an average of and More” way of doing business. Probation of the will begins 10 days Mr. LaCorte said. tion of the budget, and the difficulty, forward to the continued work of 10 percent per year. We want to reverse this trend with after death and the process takes about A back up Surrogate facility has in many instances, in determining their tax and budget advisory board Taxpayer salaries on the other lower property taxes. nine months before its completed. also been established should an unex- the cost of various items,” Mrs. as a way to make our local govern- hand have only risen at a rate of 4 to For starters, this can be achieved If there is no will, a family member pected event cause the closing of the Baldasarre said. “We feel that it is ment function better at no additional 5 percent annually, which by the by eliminating waste and non-es- must be bonded to act as the executor. Union County Court House insuring the obligation of government to more cost to the taxpayers. way is the norm nationally. And sential services plus eliminating no Mr. LaCorte said that someone could an orderly continuation of services. truth be told, there are many resi- bid contracts. be bonded within five days. Mr. LaCote explained that docu- dents, I am sure, who have not re- Please give us your vote for Union In addition to the regular office ment retention is an important func- ceived raises or bonuses at all in the County Freeholders on Tuesday, No- hours in Elizabeth, Mr. LaCorte also tion of the Surrogate Court. These last couple of years. vember 2. To learn more about the holds evening hours in Cranford and services are being modernized now Weight-Loss The disparity here is quite obvi- issues and to join the growing num- Rahway at the community centers to allow better access to the records ous and more than a little disturb- ber of volunteers, please visit our and in Union and Summit at the town necessary to conduct business. These and weight maintenance via ing. It is no wonder people are mov- website at www.Unioncountygop.org halls. These night hours allow the records will be more easily main- ing out of Union County. Think or call (908) 789-0200. residents of Union County the oppor- tained and storage maximized by these about your personal tax bill. Better tunity to conduct business with the new programs instituted during my Clinical Hypnosis yet, look at the back of your tax bill Amer. Legion Car Show Surrogate’s Court outside of normal term. 96% success-rate. AMA approved. where you will find the distribution business hours. During his 25 years as a practicing 2 or 3 private office visits are needed. of the monies you pay. Set for Saturday, Oct. 10 According to Mr. LaCorte one of attorney, Mr. LaCorte took part in a not You will see that a percentage WESTFIELD – The Westfield the most vital functions of the Surro- capital murder case involving a po- This is a diet. goes to your town, a percentage American Legion Martin Wallberg Post gate is to educate the public as to the lice officer who murdered his wife. “There’s a reason Dr G. goes to your school district and the No. 3 will be sponsoring a car, truck importance of having various legal He also served as the public defender has one of the busiest rest goes to the county. Actually, and bike show at the South Avenue documents such as a Last Will and for Union County, and had his own you will see two parts going to the train station parking lot on Sunday, Testament. private practice. clinical hypnosis specialty county; one for the tax levy and October 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The “I have spoken to almost 200 dif- “I feel that 25 years of experience practices in the nation.” another for the Open Space Tax. rain date is Sunday, October 17. ferent community groups about these as a practicing attorney before be- Now think about what you have Prizes will be awarded to winning documents in my five years in office. coming surrogate and the past five - USA Synicated News Radio received in exchange for all of this vehicles that are entered into the show. If re-elected I will continue this ser- years as surrogate will allow me to property tax money sent to the Vehicles can be entered for $15. vice to the public and expand it into serve the residents of Union County Dr. Ronald J. Glassman, Ph.D., M.P.H. county — difficult isn’t it? Super trucks, National Guard ve- all segments of the community by use in a highly professional and highly Board Certified / Registered / Insured When this inquiry was put to the hicles, Union County SWAT team, of multi language educational mate- competent manner over the next five Columbia University Affiliated mayor in my town by one of my run- bomb squad and HazMat vehicles rials,” Mr. LaCorte said. years. I also pledge to continue to Mountainside Office 908-301-0039 ning mates, the mayor hesitated for a will also be on display. Mr. LaCorte expressed concern that initiate new programs to improve on www.MedicalHypnosis.info moment or two. He then responded The Legion is also recruiting new while he has given many presenta- the service received by the public. If that the county had repaired our snow members. Anyone who served in tions on the importance of the docu- re-elected I am confident the resi- I also use clinical hypnosis for anxiety, blower. That was his answer; the active duty in any branch of the ments, he has not been able to reach dents of Union County will continue substance, bulimia, fears, and pain. county repaired our snow plow! armed services is eligible for mem- out to some groups in the Elizabeth to receive high quality service from All techniques are AMA-approved. The municipality of Summit bership at the Legion. Veterans will Port area who are in need of these the Surrogate’s office,” Mr. LaCorte looked into this and issued a report be present at the event and informa- documents. said. last spring. 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We hope that this does You avoid dating single men be- the dawn, I awake and find you gone. ASCIAN 1. Harsh in taste, acrid We hope you and your family were able to attend one not discourage those from staging the event again. cause of problems of emotional inti- I can’t help it if I cry/ I remember that 2. A person who casts no shadow at of the events. The annual Fanny Wood Day and We noticed another thing last weekend – the 12th macy and confusion about your own you said goodbye/ Too bad it always noon Scotch Plains Day Weekend were the best ever, in man on the field. It was real football on Saturday self-image. There are two things you seems it only happens in my dreams/ I 3. A short, thick stick of wood used as our opinion and recollection. afternoon when Cranford High School visited Scotch can do to help resolve this difficult live in dreams, in beautiful dreams.” a weapon and sad situation: A Senior Citizen Writes: I am 80 4. Roily; muddy; filthy There could be at least two reasons for these Plains. John Madden would be proud of the gruntin’ 1) Seek professional counseling. years young. My husband died three successes – the townspeople are keen on hometown and poundin.’ There was just enough mud — plenty This will help you gain a healthier and years ago. I have a new male friend, events and the organizers are doing great jobs in of sun yet the hint of fall’s chill. stronger self-image, permitting you and we go square dancing, folk danc- Compliments to Town putting them together. Underlying this, could it be Despite the best efforts of the Raider eleven, the (hopefully) to love and be loved, in ing, and love to travel. I am healthy For Railroad Weekend that everyone seems to appreciate their hometowns, Cougars had a sizeable lead at the end of the third quarter. return, by someone who is available. and wealthy. My children would rather Editor’s note: this letter was originally their neighborhoods and their neighbors a little more? What was happening, where did they get the 12th man? 2) Remember this saying: Never I sit home and play with the grand- sent to Town Administrator James Gildea. In that our townspeople always did have a high It was the Cougar band, playing nonstop – trumpets get involved with someone who is not children. They don’t feel that an 80- regard for each other, the fact that this sentiment is blaring, drums pounding and a cadence of voices free from a legal and emotional con- year-old has the energy and desire to * * * * * * * nection with a spouse. have a friend and, yes, even make Just a note to let you know how much rising is even more heartening. shouting, real football music – not melodies from my family and I enjoyed the Railroad Sale Two weeks ago, the Westfield FestiFall was one of South Pacific – On Wisconsin and stuff like that. A 40-Year-Old Woman Writes: My love. I wonder if they are only con- Days this weekend. It was quite the sight the best we can recall as well. And last weekend, It was a mad, scrambling tussle in the fourth quarter parents, who are in their late 60s, accuse cerned about my money. to see the steam train in all it’s glory me of wasting my life away, or rather, Answer: I don’t know if the latter is puffing across the bridge at the South Westfield embarked on a new community venture, the as the Raider band picked up the challenge – back and running away from life. I’ve been a true, but don’t give up your friend and Avenue Circle Saturday morning. It was Steam Train Rides – a great event of which we’re still forth, in your face football tunes and chants; often the secretary for most of my adult life, have your enthusiasm for living. Tell them wonderful to see people from all over the receiving comment and photographs from the public. bands played simultaneously in attempt to drown the a few friends, and prefer to read or travel you appreciate their concern, but as state come to enjoy this special weekend Yes, ‘ol engine 142’ couldn’t sustain the duty over other out and to inspire their team on the field. Down to local parks or gardens, alone. you say, you are 80 years young — and and all our town has to offer. I was also the entire weekend, although huffing and puffing on the field, you heard booms and blares from your I’m not too comfortable with who’s counting anyway! Write me pleased to be able to exhibit some of the people. To tell the truth, I enjoy going how you are doing when you hit 85. Westfield Historic Society’s railroad with all its might. It developed a bearing problem in back and from your front – quarterback signals were memorabilia. I know it stirred much in- the belly of the 95,000-pound beast that couldn’t be drowned out by the sound of drums. Great stuff, made terest in the society’s quest to be able to readily fixed. NJ Transit came to the rescue with a everyone feel alive. have a permanent home for our museum diesel on Sunday to complete the sold-out rides In the end though, the Cougar lead proved insur- and it’s archives. The Downtown Letters to the Editor Westfield Corporation, as always, did an down the Raritan Line. Someone at NJ Transit did a mountable. The Raiders will have another day with amazing job organizing the event. We are good deed to help out and we’re sure that Sherry the pigskin. As they watch next time for the wide so fortunate to have such a positive force Cronin of the Downtown Westfield Corporation receiver breaking downfield for the pass, we’re sure Westfielder Says Deck is Needed, in town. Thank you to your office and the jumped in with all vigor. Good job. they’ll be more aware of the 12th man, such as it was Downtown Westfield Corporation for al- We talked to the train crew. They were disap- with the Cranford Football Band last Saturday. Criticizes The Westfield Leader ways doing your best for Westfield. pointed and worn out. Their heads were hanging a It was a great weekend for community fun right It is amazing how numbers can be ping at another store when one of the sales Debby Burslem little low Sunday morning. Probably, some kids, here at home. interpreted so differently. (I am referring clerks arrived (late for work). She com- Vice-President to the letters from Mayor McDermott and plained that she could not find a long- Westfield Historic Society Councilman Caruana in The Westfield term parking space. I had the same prob- Hundreds of Bills and Laws Pass Each Year; Leader two weeks ago.) What are we to lem earlier when I tried to park in the lot With Cost of Spaces believe? off of Prospect Street. And just try to find The mayor has been accused of push- a place to park around dinner time! Deck Doesn’t Pay Itself But Do the Old Ones Ever Get Eliminated? ing for a parking deck despite the vocal Do we need more parking spaces? That It appears that there will be long dis- opposition of some, as if he has some is the basic question. Anyone who be- cussions on the proper basis for calculat- Several times each week, we receive notices from leased this week. It was a bill calling for healthcare sinister motive. On the other hand, when lieves that we do not must not be shop- ing the risk of the parking facility to Mr. Caruana ran for election, he cam- ping in Westfield or does not mind driv- Westfield residents. It seems to me that state legislators that another bill passed one commit- insurance organizations to provide coverage for pre- paigned against the deck and the financial ing around until a space becomes avail- the most simple and cleanest approach is tee and is moving on to the next; or going from the scription contraceptives. It’s not the subject of the plan and some of the studies had not yet able. (And then we complain about traffic to divide the total number of additional Assembly to the Senate; or going to the Governor for bill that caught our attention, albeit controversial been completed. So, his opposition was congestion!) parking spaces by the total cost $10.13 approval or disapproval. They’re always accompa- enough. It’s that this bill is another in the flurry obviously for reasons other than econom- One final comment. I wish the manage- million, resulting in a cost of $35,700 per nied by a long list of sponsors and supporters. coming out with un-funded mandates. ics. Why does he have an “obsession” (his ment of The Leader would keep their per- parking space. word, not mine)? sonal opinions to the editorial page. That is If we then look at the revenue produced Hundreds of new pieces of legislation get enacted The healthcare providers won’t be paying for this, Thursday afternoon I was in the super- no longer the case. A reader can see that by each parking space we see that it is less each year from the thousands proposed. We don’t you and I will. It’s sardonic and ultimately irrespon- market and a friend said that she was with the headlines and placement of ar- than two percent return on the $35,700, and can’t see them all. We wonder how the legisla- sible, particularly when many employers can no undecided on the deck. She was con- ticles and letters. Did anyone find Mr. i.e., if the facility lasts more than 60 years tors even keep track of them. longer afford the cost to provide healthcare to em- cerned by the addition of retail space and Jardine’s well-written letter hidden on Page it might pay for itself if there are no apartments. I explained that they were 17 last week? It is interesting that there was borrowed funds. If there is borrowing it We understand that many bills are proposed with ployees. And when the cost gets too high in New part of the way to ensure that the deck room for four letters opposing a deck and never pays off. never any intent or chance of ever getting approved. Jersey, companies ship our jobs overseas. would not raise taxes. They help make the only one in support on Page four. Bob Faris In these cases, it’s the legislators’ way of saying that Government must stop passing legislation that plan economically viable. Also, they make Jac Andre Westfield they’re doing something to their constituency be- amounts to un-funded mandates, perhaps giving the the deck more physically attractive. Westfield cause it goes on their published record. impression of doing things right for the voters, but Friday afternoon my wife was shop- Students Should Not But somewhere, there must be a master list of the ducking the costs and tossing the costs into others’ bills that they really intend to deliberate on and pass laps. Deck Financials Are Based on Faulty Drive to Westfield High (or defeat). We’d like to know where that list is so If legislators truly believe in a bill, then the cost of Advice and Failed Due Diligence I can’t tell you how delighted I was to that we can ignore all the others. Then, we can focus that bill should be attributed to their name, just as the read Michael Teschner’s parking solu- on digging into the real items. credit for it is now. I am writing as a 28-year resident and years to 25, the mayor’s plan is, in es- tion. I’m sorry I never thought of it and past member of the municipal bond in- sence, trying to do the equivalent of “sell- how simple he made it sound. It makes so Right now, most legislation sponsored by Neil We also think that the practice of sponsoring bills dustry to cite six points of faulty financial ing the car” by promoting low annual much sense, and I live on a street next to Cohen of Union seems to be on the important list that have no chance or that aren’t intended to pass, advice and lack of due diligence sur- payments. Even after applying this stretch- the high school where parking is abomi- because he’s Deputy Majority Leader – an important should be stopped. At least the cost of paperwork rounding the mayor’s redevelopment out strategy, the forecasted revenues still nable. There is absolutely no reason why position as the Democrats control the assembly, the would be reduced. Also, deliberation on the impor- (deck) plan. Who will be held “respon- only cover less than 50 percent of the the parents or caretakers cannot carpool senate and the governorship. One can pretty much tant bills would be more focused, presumably more sible and accountable” for these critical projected annual expenses of the plan! (like they did years before) and drop their inactions once project expenses begin to Point 3: The projected revenues needed seniors off each morning. ignore most other bills, especially those sponsored by serious. far outstrip actual revenues? to pay off the bonds actually “decline” The Williamsburg Condominiums Republicans. Just a few years back, when the Repub- And if legislators want to put their name on some- These observations were made after after the third year instead of increase. looks forward to each summer when we licans were in complete control, one could pretty thing, be it a list of the many useless laws currently an analysis of the plans’ cash flow fol- This is a clear “early warning” that prob- can reclaim our street again. This would much ignore anything proposed by a Democrat. on the books that should be eliminated. If each year, lowing its release on September 10. In lems lie ahead. Projects are supposed to be a wonderful event if the parking solu- my view, it represents either folly, arro- increase revenues after a few years of tion was created. I would hope Westfield This is why we’re paying considerable attention to hundreds of new laws are passed and no old ones are gance or clear intent to “package and operation, not decrease! parents would read and comply with Mr. releases that have Assemblyman Cohen’s name on eliminated, how soon do all laws become useless promote” a plan designed to minimize Point 4: “One-time” funds ($100,000) Teschner’s solution and deal with it. them. since no one can keep track of them. public understanding and maximize are being used in years 1 through 3 to Sally Van Why One bill containing Mr. Cohen’s name was re- What do you think? odds of quick review and passage by the make the numbers look good “out of the Westfield council. box.” Thereafter, these window dressing I raised these points during last week’s revenues abruptly disappear. council meeting (September 28). Amaz- Point 5: A large portion of what is Street Fairs Leave ingly, the financial consultant was ‘no- defined as “revenue” in the plan is actu- where to be found’ to answer or defend ally “taxpayers money” being diverted Downtown WF Dirty his recommendations; and the mayor had from the general fund to pay for the plan. Westfield is known as a quality town. no response whatsoever to “any” of these These revenues could instead be used to But you would not know it last Sunday in critical points. repair roads and athletic fields. downtown Westfield. These honky tonk In light of these events and the fact that Point 6: It’s my understanding that affairs with hordes of out of towners the mayor is proposing a plan with a during the summer, the mayor excluded gobbling and spilling food and drink- projected cost to Westfield taxpayers of two members of the town council and the wrappings all over the area. Days later the approximately $25 million, I thought it town finance committee from meetings mess on the streets and sidewalks should appropriate to write this letter and present with the financial consultant. Those meet- tell us enough is enough. Let’s rethink these points for review by your reader- ings were to devise a new “single deck” where Westfield is going. ship. redevelopment plan after the “two decks” George Birchall Point 1: The consultant presented one plan was abandoned in June. Westfield scenario that is illegal under municipal These two elected officials, Peter accounting rules. That scenario called for Echausse and Sal Caruana, have over 40 Deadlines the “segregation of proceeds” from the years combined financial experience. Both General News - Friday 4pm sale of public land (approximately $2 are members of the town finance commit- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm million), and the subsequent “dedication” tee and Mr. Echausse is the chairman. Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm of interest generated from those proceeds They also happen to be the two coun- Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm to offset annual expenses of the project. cilmen representing the First Ward, where Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Under municipal accounting rules, the project is being proposed. monies in the general fund can only be We, the taxpayers, need an official To Reach Us “dedicated” during the current budget response from the town government to E-Mail - [email protected] year. After year one, all projects in the the critical observations listed above. We Phone - (908) 232-4407 town have equal claim to money in the also need to know who will be held “re- Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 general fund. sponsible and accountable” for the pend- PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 Point 2: The consultant recommended ing failure to perform adequate financial the issuance of 25-year general obliga- and legal due diligence for this proposal? Submittal Formats tion bonds. This is astounding. The aver- It’s now October 7 and the clock is Email Photos in color age maturity of all past bonds ever issued ticking for the referendum of Tuesday, Email Ads as pdf files in color by Westfield is 13 years. No municipality November 2. We need answers quickly Please spell & grammar check in New Jersey has ever issued 25-year before the Westfield taxpayers are For more information, see general obligation bonds — for good rea- saddled with $25 million of future debt www.goleader.com/help son as it can increase the credit, price and payments. market risk of the town’s bonds. By www.goleader.com/presskit Roger Sullivan www.goleader.com/classifieds “stretching out “the payments from 13 Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 5 Campaign Release - Fanwood DEMs More Letters to the Editor Furthering Work on Westfield Resident Offers Parking Parks and Recreation Reelect Kathy Mitchell for Council Deck Opinions and Alternatives Reelect Joseph Higgins for Council I am a believer in the need for a parking structure as tall as necessary to make it We appreciate the interest that was field and install new fencing so children structure for our downtown area and rail financially feasible (aesthetics in that lo- shown on September 30 at the public can play safely near the swings without commuters. However, it’s in the wrong cation are less important as in other loca- forum on Fanwood’s downtown redevel- fear of being hit by a home run. Toward place, the concept is overly grand and its tions) with access from both Central and opment plans and thank everyone who that end, we have applied to the New financial scheme is poorly conceived, as North Avenues, acquire a small triangle attended the session. Our community is Jersey Department of Environmental Pro- a simple economic need has not been of Presbyterian Church property so as to making good progress because tection for a grant to renovate LaGrande determined. allow traffic to go from Mountain Av- homeowners, merchants, downtown prop- Park and thereby bring some of our tax Having stayed reasonably abreast over enue to Elmer Street thereby reducing erty owners and the Downtown Advisory dollars back to our community. the years of development and debate I some of the Central Avenue traffic that is Board are working together with the mayor Councilman Higgins is especially con- have come to the following conclusions: headed east on North Avenue. and borough council toward a consensus. cerned about our ball fields. An outstand- The mayor’s position on the parking struc- This proposed parking structure loca- While downtown revitalization is high ing baseball player at Rutgers, he later ture is untenable, probably contains some tion can help reduce traffic congestion in on everyone’s list of priorities for played minor league baseball and was unstated agendum, lacks a full under- the center of town and near schools, meet Fanwood’s future, we are keenly aware voted into the Union County Baseball Hall standing of the financial implications, many of the needs of the commuters, that our parks also need attention. We of Fame in 1992. He was a Little League could be unreasonably biased by other shoppers and downtown employees and know that our ball fields and tennis courts manager for 15 years and now his son, self-interested parties and is stuck in a does not invade residential areas. need improvements. We are working to Joseph, Jr., is an assistant baseball coach at position with no means of face saving The financial plan for the parking struc- TAKE A CHANCE… Raffle Chairman Jeff Stirrat, left, and Westfield Jaycees fix the problems and get these facilities Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. extraction. ture is quite simple and based on simple President Jeff Pinkin show off the $38,000 2004 Mercedes C230 Sport Sedan, from back into shape. Fanwood is a great place to live and we Some of the more vocal opponents’ economic need. INTERCAR Mercedes Benz of Newton. The car will be raffled on Saturday, The softball fields at Forest Road Park want to keep it that way. The Democratic illogical positions to the parking structure The primary benefactors of the parking October 23 at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield to raise funds for scholarships and underwent extensive rehabilitation a few majority on the borough council secured and its proposed locations: fear of chang- structure are the downtown landlords, CONTACT We CARE Crisis Hotline. Call (908) 301-1899 or (908) 654-0433 for years ago, but now there are irrigation and aid from Trenton and brought our taxes ing the enclave of Westfield, upmanship retailers, and commuters so structure the information. drainage issues that must be addressed. dollars back to Fanwood. We want to between North and South sides of town, finances somewhat as follows: 1) Deter- We are in the process of securing a grant continue to build on the successes of the the town should remain as it was in 1926, mine the cost of construction and on- WE CARE Member Raises Questions from the Union County Kids Recreation past year with Mayor Colleen Mahr to a way to express their citizen prerogatives going capital and operating expenses. 2) Trust Fund to rectify the situation. control taxes and maintain our unique and be stage center for some brief mo- Determine the range of gross revenue by The tennis courts at LaGrande Park are quality of life for the children, young ment of their lives. calculating the range of fees the commut- About Deck Construction Logistics in poor condition and there are safety adults and senior citizens of Fanwood. Some of the more vocal opponents’ ers, shoppers and downtown employees At a council conference session last cil are: 1) Where is our staging/storage concerns at the softball field and the play- That is why we are running for seats on logical positions to the parking structure would be willing to pay and still patronize spring, Robert Powell of Nassau HKT, area to be located? 2) What streets are to ground. We want to repair the tennis court the Borough Council in the Tuesday, and its proposed location: it invades a the parking structure. Calculating the oc- mentioned that there would have to be be used for transport of the sections? 3) surfaces and purchase new nets and posts. November 2 general election. And that is residential area, its location is a misfit for cupancy ratios within the fee range, cal- street closures for safety and liability rea- Will Prospect Street and/or Elm Street be We also want to reconfigure the softball why we are asking for your support. the needs of its immediate area, does not culating the gross revenue by multiplying sons during construction of the proposed closed for the duration of construction? meet any rail commuter needs, financial the annual occupancy ratios, by the total Prospect/Elm Street garage. He said it The crane cannot sit on the site - there’s WHS Senior Says Both Westfield unreality, traffic and safety and why annual number of available spaces, by the wasn’t safe for “20-ton beams” to be no room for it - therefore it will be prob- should tax dollars support land owners’ various rate ranges. 3) Deduct the range swinging over people’s heads. ably be in the street. 4) How will traffic be downtown properties. of gross revenue from all costs to arrive at Nassau HKT is working on a similar handled when these trucks are in motion? Intermediate Schools Are Excellent Based on the above noted positions, the deficit balances that would be re- project in the Borough of Princeton. The 5) What is the estimated cost for police Westfield’s Roosevelt Intermediate eral government; rather, EIS prepares its there is a solution; it’s location, location, quired from the landowners. 4) Have a garage portion of the project is about the overtime? 6) What is the estimated loss in School (RIS) is to be commended for its students for reality because of its ra- location and a better financial plan. Lo- special election of the downtown land- same size as the one proposed for Prospect parking revenue during construction? 7) recent Blue Ribbon Award from the cially, ethnically, religiously, economi- cate the parking structure on the existing owners seeking their authorization to as- and Elm Streets. Princeton’s garage con- Where are shoppers, employees, and com- United States Department of Education, cally and educationally diverse popula- parking lot across from the post office (as sume the additional tax burden. 5) If they sists of 439 precast concrete pieces. It was muters going to park during construc- as was covered in the September 30 edi- tion. Students graduate from EIS with a previously proposed), expand the site by: don’t approve it then there is no apparent reported in the Princeton newspapers that tion? 8) What is the estimated financial tion of The Westfield Leader. However, firm grasp on tolerance, respect, conflict closing Lenox Avenue from Central to economic need for the structure. Their it would take 400 - 420 individual trips to impact on businesses downtown? 9) Will the constant spotlight on only one of resolution and the importance of com- North Avenues, acquiring the building at approval recognizes an economic need. transport them to the site. A 280-foot crane the construction keep shoppers away for Westfield’s two fine middle schools is passion. the corner of North and Central Avenues, Ralph Steinhart was used to move the concrete sections. months and will they begin shopping in not only disheartening, but also unfair. Let’s send our middle-schoolers the provide convenient access to Quimby Westfield However, before the sections went to the other towns and not come back? As a Westfield High School senior, I right message: each school is excellent Street and to the railroad station, build the construction site, they were first placed on Just a few things to think about be- remember fondly my three years at Edison in its own way. My personal advice to all a vacant lot in Princeton Township (Route tween now and Election Day. Personally, Intermediate School (EIS). The support- students at RIS and EIS: Take pride in If WF Can’t Handle Safety With Gas 206 near Herrontown Road) to be stored I’ve thought about it and I’m voting “no” ive teachers, dedicated administration, your school now, but keep in mind that in and sorted so they could be delivered and on the referendum. and excellent cafeteria cookies created an a few years, those strangers on the other Company, They Can’t Handle Deck assembled in proper order. Photos of the Jeffrey Messing enjoyable environment where it was easy side of the tracks will be your team- construction are available on the Princeton WE CARE to learn. mates, classmates, and maybe even your Westfield parents don’t take your eye of without proper planning on their behalf? website (www.princetonboro.org). Westfield Edison’s merit and uniqueness does best friends. Some questions for the mayor and coun- the ball, vote “no” for the parking garage. There should have been a list of require- not lie in its students’ meeting some Annie Onishi After months of debate, and months ments a mile long for proper detour arbitrary standard put forth by the fed- Westfield and months of reading article upon article signage and roadblocks, a plan for extra Westfielder Concerned That Individuals in this paper regarding the parking ga- crossing guards around schools and traf- rage, I finally made my decision in a fic cops at every major intersection. single day this very month and I think That very morning, still with four chil- Opposed to Parking Deck Will Not Vote most parents of school-age children will dren safely in my car, I stopped to speak to The referendum on a parking garage is forever box in the remaining town property NEIL SULLIVAN agree. I will vote against the parking the policeman directing traffic onto all about the preservation of Westfield. I on which the garage will be built. I cannot garage when I vote in November, because Wychwood Road, who told me to speak to am not convinced that a rosy financial believe that shoppers will venture into a President, Westfield Mortgage this town simply cannot handle the plan- Chief Tracy. I went to the police station assessment which does not account for three story “L” shaped garage that hides all ning, the development, and the enforce- and spoke to the sergeant in the traffic remediation of proven toxic waste at the parking spaces from street view when shop- Free credit evaluation and approvals ment it will take to build it, maintain it and department, a women in the planning of- proposed site or escalating cost of steel pers prefer to park fast on the street or in Guaranteed closing costs pay for it. It can’t handle all of those fice, because it is actually impossible to and relies on draconian parking fee in- open lots that are safe, lighted and can be New home purchases things, and ensure the safety of our chil- speak to the town planner (his number rolls creases and unsound municipal bond prac- easily navigated. I can’t understand why Construction loans dren walking to school at the same time. directly into the line of his assistant). I tried tices will result in a project free of addi- downtown employers do not improve street Refinances The first week of school my oldest to speak to Chief Tracey, and called him tional tax burden to Westfield taxpayers. parking by calling on their employees to daughter left our house, along with dozen several times and left messages, but was I will not be fooled by projections that no stop meter feeding or park in the South or so other children in the neighborhood told he was in a meeting all day. All anyone additional traffic or deterioration of pedes- Avenue train lot on weekends. to walk to Wilson school. On a normal could tell me that morning is that the trian safety will result from the construction I am afraid that citizens who feel as I do day, Wychwood Road can be dangerous Traffic Department apparently doesn’t of a 500-space garage. I will not be swayed will not vote. to cross, but on this day, the East Broad have the staff to handle what really matters by proponents’ arguments that this will By voting in the non-binding referendum, WESTFIELD MORTGAGE Street gas line diversion turned it into a to most of us-getting our kids safely to benefit commuter parking when the town citizens will be sending a clear message. The 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 literal highway of traffic. Of course, I school in the morning. So, ask yourselves, has failed to demonstrate it can maintain a town council has promised to listen. This is www.westfieldmortgage.com didn’t realize this until later that morning upon the building of this parking garage, verifiable commuter wait list. I am con- our chance to make a difference. Equal housing lender. Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance. when I left to take the rest of my children which will surely bring about different cerned that the town will sell valuable street Robert Nehring to preschool. I had difficulty crossing the traffic patterns and certainly more traffic, front property at below market rates and Westfield road – an adult driving a minivan – nor not to mention more strict enforcement all was there a crossing guard, policeman, or over town, just to ensure revenues. Can the detour sign in sight. I was left to wonder Town of Westfield handle it? I say “no.” JUXTAPOSE how all the dozens of kids made it safely When I left the police station that morn- to school that morning, walking on freshly ing, and went back to my car in the parking GALLERY paved road with no sidewalks, and this lot, I saw a car parked in the chief’s spot. onslaught of traffic-people on their way All I could wonder was, either someone to work, people who had no idea where really had a lot of nerve, parking in the 5 DAYS TO SAVE! they were, people who were annoyed by chief’s spot, or maybe he walked to his all the construction delays in town. meeting! Hmmm, I hope he got there safely. 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Page 6 Thursday, October 7, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Thrift Shop Begins Coat Sale; Halloween Items Coming Up WESTFIELD — The Westfield up clothing and accessories also will Service League’s Thrift Shop has be available for sale. begun its annual coat sale. Coats will The Service League, a non-profit be replenished daily and the sale will volunteer organization, also runs a Con- run through the fall season. signment Shop. Both shops are open The shop will also have its regular Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. offerings of men’s, women’s and to 4 p.m. and are located at 114 Elmer children’s fall and winter clothing, as Street in Westfield. All shop proceeds well as books, toys, jewelry, bric-a- are donated to local charities. brac and shoes. For more information, please call the Starting on Tuesday, October 12, a Thrift Shop at (908) 233-2530 or the large selection of Halloween dress- Consignment Shop at (908) 232-1223. Library ‘Friends’ Request Donations For Holiday Sale MR. AND MRS. MATTHEW DUNN SCOTCH PLAINS – During the hours. These items should not be placed (She is the former Miss Allison L. Schrader) MR. AND MRS. JOHN DENING next two months, area residents are in the book drop. For more informa- (She is the former Miss Kate Diggory) asked to donate used videos, compact tion or to volunteer to assist with the discs and recorded books to the sale, please call (908) 322-5007. Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Miss Allison Leigh Schrader Library, which will resell these items Mr. Daehnke to Speak Miss Kate Diggory at their Third Annual Holiday Audio/ Visual sale on Saturday, December 4. Before Garden Club “We are looking for profession- Is Bride of Matthew Dunn ally-made videos and CDs only – no WESTFIELD — The Garden Club Marries John Dening home movies or taped TV shows or of Westfield’s second meeting of the Miss Allison Leigh Schrader, the best man. Martin Boscarino, Mark CDs taped from the radio,” said year will be held on Tuesday, Octo- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rygiel, Brendan Kilbane and Jeffrey Miss Kate Diggory, the daughter of the father of the bride and the uncle of Friends President Bob Czaja. ber 12, at 1 p.m. at The Presbyterian Schrader of Westfield, was married Hopkins, all friends of the bridegroom Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Diggory of the bridegroom. “We are accepting films, documen- Church in Westfield, located at 140 on Saturday, May 22, to Matthew from college, acted as groomsmen. Westfield, became the bride of John Following a wedding trip to taries, how-to and exercise videos Mountain Avenue. Dunn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. The bride, a graduate of Boston Dening of New Providence on Satur- Mexico, the couple resides in Bask- and especially children’s videos. We David Daehnke, Executive Direc- Gordon Dunn of Plymouth, Mass. College, received her Juris Doctor day, July 10. The bridegroom is the ing Ridge. are also looking for music of all kinds,” tor of the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Monsignor Robert Harahan per- degree from Rutgers University. She son of Mr. and Mrs. Deke Dening of Mr. Czaja continued. “These items Summit, will be the guest speaker. formed the ceremony at St. Teresa of is an associate with the law firm of New Providence. Professor to Speak should be in very good condition, Mr. Daehnke’s presentation will be Avila Roman Catholic Church in Thelen, Reid and Priest of New York The Reverend Miche Maniguet since they will be resold,” he added. on “Ornamental Grasses – Adding Summit. A reception followed at the City. officiated at the afternoon nuptials, At ‘Lunch and Learn’ Last year, the Friends donated more Sound and Motion to Your Garden.” Beacon Hill Club in Summit. The bridegroom graduated from which took place at the Hydewood than $800 to the library as a result of As the “Gardening Guru,” Mr. Miss Susanne Schrader of Summit the University of Notre Dame and Park Baptist Church in North WESTFIELD — The Westfield their Holiday Audio/Visual Sale. This Daehnke hosts a weekly radio program was the maid of honor for her sister. subsequently served as an officer in Plainfield. A reception followed at Area “Y”’s Lunch and Learn pro- year’s goal is $1,000. on WGHT (AM, 1500). He also writes Ms. Katie Gomperts and Ms. Cecily the United States Navy. He also earned the Fortnightly Club in Summit. grams will continue to take place on Donations may be brought to the a monthly website gardening newslet- Fluke, both of New York City; Ms. a Juris Doctor degree at Rutgers Uni- Miss Margaret Diggory of the second Wednesday of each month Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 ter, www.gardeningguru.org, and is a Bethany Patten of Boston, Mass. and versity and is an associate with the Westfield was her sister’s maid of from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bartle Avenue, during library business columnist for the “Gardener News.” Ms. Mary Kate Dunn of Plymouth, law firm of Sullivan and Cromwell in honor, and David Dening of Hoboken On October 13, Professor Laurel Mass., the sister of the bridegroom, New York City. was the best man for his brother. Kearns will speak on “Caring for were bridal attendants. Following a wedding trip to Maui Music for the ceremony was pro- Creation: An Environmental Legacy Fanwood Library Reveals Patrick Dunn of Plymouth, Mass., and Kauai, the couple resides in Man- vided by Peter Hansen, organist and for Our Grandchildren.” This pro- the bridegroom’s brother, served as hattan. pianist and friend of the bride, along gram is free and open to the public. with Joseph Kirtland, a friend of the The “Y” is located at 220 Clark Teen Read Week Activities bridegroom, on the bagpipes, and a Street in Westfield. For more infor- FANWOOD – During the week of in grades 8 through 12 will discuss Westfield Day Care Friends group of family members and friends mation about these programs, please October 17 to 23, the Fanwood Me- “Acceleration” between 6:15 and 7:30 on clarinets. call Mary Ann McCormick at (908) morial Library will celebrate Teen p.m. Copies of the books are avail- A wedding blessing was given by 966-9344. Read Week, featuring the theme “It’s able at the library, and refreshments Seek Donations For Fall Sale Alive @ Fanwood Memorial Library.” will be served. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Day day, October 15, between 8 a.m. and Book discussions for grades 6 and All students in grades 6 through 12 Care Center Friends are seeking dona- 3 p.m., and on Saturday, October 16, 7 and for grades 8 through 12, along are invited to the pizza and movie tions of outgrown children’s clothing, from 9 a.m. to noon at the center in with a pizza and movie night, are the night on Thursday, October 21, at books, puzzles, educational toys and the Christian Education Building, 120 planned activities. Teen Read Week 5:15 p.m. The movie will be Alfred games for their annual fall sale on Fri- Mountain Avenue in Westfield. All is a national literacy initiative of the Hitchcock’s The Birds. day and Saturday, October 22 and 23. donations are tax-deductible. Back To Nature Young Adult Library Services Asso- Participants do not need to be Items should be clean and in good Proceeds from this sale will pro- ciation, a division of the American Fanwood Library cardholders. The condition. The Friends cannot accept vide scholarships for children whose Fresh ound Atkins Library Association. library is located at North Avenue and adult clothing, stuffed animals, cribs parents require financial aid in ob- Gr On Tuesday, October 19, students Tillotson Road. For more informa- Peanut A REAL Low Carb and large infant and toddler items. Cloth- taining quality day care for children Butter Diet Foods in grades 6 and 7 will discuss “Cirque tion, please call Nancy or Annie at ing sizes needed are infant to size 14. age 18 months through kindergarten. While You du Freak” from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Those (908) 322-4377. Donations will be accepted For further information, please call Wait HEALTH FOOD Wednesday, October 13, through Fri- (908) 232-6717. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 7 First Baptist Church Plans First Congregational to Hold Trip to Hacklebarney Park Workshop on Saving Energy WESTFIELD — On Sunday, Oc- the grills and tables in the center of WESTFIELD – The First Con- What Your Utility Bills Really Mean tober 10, members of the First Baptist the park. gregational Church of Westfield, lo- and How They Impact the Environ- Church of Westfield and their friends Free hot dogs, cider and cookies cated at 125 Elmer Street, will offer ment.” will hike and hold a cookout at will be served there by the Reverend a workshop on saving energy in the Andrew Rudin of the Interfaith Hacklebarney State Park in Chester. Lou Ruprecht of the First Baptist home and the religious community Coalition on Energy, will then dis- Visitors are welcome to join the Church. on Tuesday, October 12, from 7 to 9 cuss “Reducing Energy Costs in Re- carpool leaving the parking lot of the People will leave when their carload p.m. ligious Buildings.” A professional church, located at 170 Elm Street, at is ready, with everyone scheduled to be This free program, to be held in energy auditor, Mr. Rudin has sur- 11:45 a.m. Participants will stop at an back at the church by 5 p.m. For more the Patton auditorium, will feature veyed and analyzed more than 1,500 orchard near Hacklebarney Park to information, please call the church of- two guest speakers and is open to religious buildings across the coun- buy cider and doughnuts, then walk fice at (908) 233-2278 or e-mail the public. Organic refreshments try. through moderately rough terrain to [email protected]. will be served. All participants will receive a free Eric Anderson, Program Director compact fluorescent light bulb to for GreenFaith, New Jersey’s inter- take home. To register for the event, ‘Rabbi’s Roundtable’ Series faith environmental coalition, will please e-mail [email protected] present “Watt’s a KiloWatt hour? or call the church office at (908) To Begin at JCC on Oct. 13 Watt’s a Therm? Understanding 233-2494. SCOTCH PLAINS – An eight- Westfield will follow on October 20 Temple Emanu-El Announces week “Rabbi’s Roundtable” series and 27. Rabbi Michael Klayman of will be held at the Jewish Community Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah in Clark Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey’s and Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Temple Adult Judaic Studies Courses Wilf Jewish Community Campus, Emanu-El in Westfield are also sched- OUTSTANDING SERVICE…Union County Freeholder Al Mirabella, left, pre- located at 1391 Martine Avenue in uled to speak later in the series. sents the Reverend Donald Keith Hummel with a resolution congratulating him WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- bers, plus texts. Scotch Plains. Discussions may include, but are on receiving the Boy Scouts of America Silver Buffalo Award for his outstanding El, located at 756 East Broad Street The 10-session “Beginners’ Adult Distinguished area rabbis repre- not limited to, the Torah portion of contributions and service to the youth of America. Reverend Hummel is the in Westfield, will offer several Adult Hebrew: Level I” course, with in- senting Reform, Conservative, Or- the week; the Ten Commandments; Pastor of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Judaic Studies courses. structor Marlene Maderer, will meet thodox and Chabad perspectives will Tikun Olam, and holiday prepara- “Basic Judaism I,” a one-year on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 host alternate weeks for the duration tions, among other topics. A ques- course, will meet twice monthly on p.m. beginning October 13. The fees of the program. tion-and-answer period will follow RAINBOWS Sessions Slated Sundays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. be- are $75 for members and $150 for The series will begin on Wednes- each of the discussions. ginning October 17. Brad Gerstle non-members, plus texts. day, October 13, at 8 p.m., with the There is no fee to attend the series. and Student Rabbi Jeffrey Weill will Finally, “Jewish History 101,” first session to be hosted by Rabbi but registration is recommended. For To Help Kids Cope With Loss be the instructors. The fees are $100 with Rabbi Lawrence Troster, will Avraham Blesofsky, Chabad of Union additional information, please call Su- RAINBOWS is an international, for temple members and $150 for meet on Thursdays, October 28, No- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity non-members, plus texts. County. Rabbi Levi Block of the san Lemerman at the JCC at (908) Roman Catholic Church of Westfield nonprofit program that fosters emo- vember 4, December 2, January 6, Union County Torah Center in 889-8800, extension no. 205. tional healing among children griev- “Advanced Jewish Studies,” also January 27 and February 3. The will host RAINBOWS sessions this a one-year course, will be held twice fall at the Holy Trinity Interparochial ing a loss as the result of a death, course will be based on the book divorce, separation, illness, incar- monthly on Thursdays from 7:30 to “Understanding Jewish History” by Willow Grove Church Posts School. 9 p.m., starting October 21. Rabbi This program is offered to chil- ceration or other painful family tran- Steven Bayme. Participants are sitions. Douglas Sagal will be the instruc- urged to read the text. There is no dren age five through 12, with spe- tor. Two Adult Studies Offerings cial exceptions made for four-year- The program will start on October fee for this course. 26 and run through December 7, Prerequisites include completion To register for any of these olds based on maturity. of an Adult B’nai Mitzvah course or SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow ing, is scheduled to run through with the exception of November 2. It courses, please call the temple of- Grove Presbyterian Church, located Wednesday, November 17. There Mr. Nagy to Present will consist of six, one-hour ses- the equivalent and a reading knowl- fice at (908) 232-6770. Further in- sions held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to edge of Hebrew. The fees are $100 formation is available by calling at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, will be a modest cost for study ma- for members and $150 for non-mem- has revealed the dates for two adult terials. Program on Fanwood 7:30 p.m. The school is located at Carolyn Shane at the temple. studies programs. All are welcome to attend either FANWOOD – Joe Nagy will 336 First Street in Westfield. Beginning Thursday, October 14, program. For more information, present a special program on the his- RAINBOWS is not counseling or Temple Offers Sunday School from 10 a.m. to noon, the church will please call the church office, Mon- tory of Fanwood to members and therapy. Through the program, chil- present a course on “Church Growth day through Friday, at (908) 232- friends of the Woman’s Club of dren can share their experiences and and Redevelopment” in Alexander 5678, email [email protected] or Fanwood on Wednesday, October 13, provide peer support to each other in For Autistic Youngsters Hall, based on an interactive study of visit www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. a nurturing environment. Small Acts of the Apostles. Club President Shirley groups meet to discuss topics rang- WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- with assistance from two classroom Led by Interim Pastor George Betz, McGuinness has invited interested ing from anger and guilt to forgive- El of Westfield has begun its sec- aides. Music, art and stories are this course is currently scheduled to Holy Trinity Seniors individuals to come at 12:30 p.m. for ness. ond year of a Sunday school pro- incorporated into the curriculum. run until Thursday, November 18. To Meet on Monday refreshments, coffee and a social pe- Adult volunteers are trained as gram specifically designed for chil- There is a formal application pro- Required materials are a notebook riod with club members prior to a “loving listeners” to facilitate the dren with a determination of au- cess, which includes a conversa- and a Bible. Bibles will be available if WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity groups. In addition to the discussion tism, as well as related develop- tion with the child’s secular school Senior Social Club will hold its next brief business meeting and Mr. Nagy’s anyone needs to borrow one for class. presentation. time, the youngsters play games, do mental disabilities such as PDD- teacher; a review of his or her Indi- Starting on Wednesday, October meeting on Monday, October 11, at art projects, sing and write in their NOS and Aspergers Syndrome. vidual Education Plan (IEP) and a 1:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Affectionately known as “Mr. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Ryno Hall, Fanwood” because of his decades- journals. Known as Ma’ayan, which is He- personal interview with the Willow Grove will offer a workshop Interparochial School gymnasium on RAINBOWS is offered free of brew for a natural spring, the class Ma’ayan classroom teacher. First Street in Westfield. long volunteer efforts on behalf of on the book “Becoming a Contagious the borough, Mr. Nagy recently co- charge, regardless of school enroll- currently meets every other Sun- For more information, please call Christian,” led by Interim Pastor Betz. Mary Ann McCormick from the ment, religious affiliation or town of day, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tamara Ruben, Director of Education, Westfield Area “Y” will discuss and authored a new photographic history This course, designed to instruct of the community entitled residence. The classes are taught by Amy at (908) 232-6772. Temple Emanu-El participants in effective faith-shar- demonstrate exercises for senior citi- Further information is available by Baruch, a special education teacher, is located at 756 East Broad Street. zens designed to strengthen their “Fanwood.” The book is part of the “Images of visiting www.rainbows.org. To register bones and to improve their general a child for this program, please email health. America” series published by Arcadia Correction Publishing. Copies will be available [email protected], or An article in last week’s edition Ms. McCormick is the Active Adult call Lee Taylor at (908) 654-6396. For Coordinator at the “Y.” She has trained for purchase at the meeting. Do You Have To contained the wrong date for an event For more information, please call more information, please call Deacon entitled “A Change of Plans: How for the past seven years to teach both Tom Pluta at Holy Trinity Parish at water and land exercises. Program Chairwoman Barbara NJ Is Moving Toward Self-Directed Couphos at (908) 322-7892. (908) 232-8137. Go To Court? Planning,” regarding concerns of the During Monday’s meeting, mem- developmentally disabled. bers may sign up for the Christmas The event was listed for next lunch, with entertainment, that will Thursday. 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FRANCIS M. SMITH 2281 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Call For a Free Consultation: 908-233-5800 Page 8 Thursday, October 7, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DEATH NOTICE Nicola Di Dario, 69, Was Security Guard; William Seymour Carl, 39, Was Actor – Obituaries – Founding Partner of A & N Landscaping Who Appeared on Stage and Screen DEATH NOTICE Nicola Di Dario, 69, of Westfield daughters, Lora Ciccia and Rosa died on Saturday, October 2, at Beth Velez; three brothers, Giuseppe Di William Seymour Carl, 39, of His film credits included 19 at 11, Dorothy Overbay, 88, D.A.R. Member; Israel Medical Center in Newark. Dario, Benito Di Dario and Adolfo Di Manhattan died on Thursday, Sep- Gods of New York, Comic Times and Born in Liberi, Caserta, Italy, he Dario; three sisters, Maria Importico, tember 30, in Palm Beach Gardens, Going to Hell in a Coupe Deville. He came to the United States in 1959, Anna Diana and Angelina De Fla. also appeared in Unfaithful, Being Pianist Who Enjoyed Many Activities settling in Westfield. Cristofaro, and five grandchildren. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was the John Malkovich, A Beautiful Mind Dorothy F. Overbay, 88, of enjoyed needlepoint, knitting and Mr. Di Dario was a founding part- A Mass of Christian Burial was beloved son of Charles and Julianne and others. Manchester Township died on Satur- crossword puzzles. ner of A & N Landscaping in offered yesterday, Wednesday, Octo- Carl of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Theater credits in New York in- day, October 2, at Crestwood Manor She was predeceased by her hus- Westfield. In 1969, he became a secu- ber 6, at the Holy Trinity Roman formerly of Front Royal, Va. and cluded Still, Danton’s Death, Fire, I in Whiting. band, William B. Overbay, in 1993. rity guard for Lucent Technology in Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- longtime residents of Westfield, and Fell Off the Mountain, Woyzeck, A Born in Bicknell, Ind., she had lived Surviving are her son, W. Bruce Murray Hill, retiring in 1994 after 25 ment followed at Fairview Cemetery the loving brother of James and Bar- Tale of Two Cities, The Dreyfus Af- in Westfield before moving to Overbay of Alexandria, Va.; two years. in Westfield. bara of Cleveland, Ohio, John and fair, Dr. Faustus, King Ubu and oth- Manchester Township 23 years ago. daughters, Marianne Harrison of He was a member of the Italian- Arrangements were by the Dooley Jennifer of Oceanside, Calif., Helen ers. He also performed in many mu- Mrs. Overbay was valedictorian of University Park, Fla. and Sara Beth American Club of Westfield. Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- and Nabil Aouad of Nice, France, sicals in New York and elsewhere, Bicknell High School and graduated Quinn of Chestertown, Md.; five Surviving are his wife of 42 years, enue in Westfield. Anne and Al Anderson of Bisbee, including My Fair Lady, Maria, Pret- from Vincennes University in grandchildren and two great-grand- Maria Matarazzo Di Dario; two October 7, 2004 Ariz., and Mary and David Benedetto zels, Sullivan and Gilbert, A Little Vincennes, Ind. with a degree in mu- children. of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Night Music, Lil’ Abner and Com- sic. Private services were arranged by William also was the adoring uncle pany. Babes in Toyland and Peter She was a past member of the First DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Homes, of Jenna, Tamara, Luke, Andrew, Pan were national and international United Methodist Church of Westfield Inc. in Lakehurst. Community/Area News Farid, Emily, Michael, Peter, Grace, tours, respectively. and a member of the Daughters of the In lieu of flowers, donations in her Sarah, Trevor, Dylan, Abigail and William graduated from The American Revolution. memory may be sent to: Crestwood Aidan. He was the loyal friend of Lawrenceville School and spent a An accomplished pianist, Mrs. Manor Employee Appreciation Fund, Chastity, Valerie and a host of others post-graduate year at The Cranleigh Overbay additionally was an avid 50 Lacey Road, Whiting, N.J. 08759. Master Gardeners Series in New York City, Los Angeles, School in Cranleigh, England. He bridge player and reader. She also October 7, 2004 Edinburgh, Poughkeepsie, and else- was a 1988 graduate of Vassar Col- where. lege, where he majored in drama and To Commence Tonight William’s lifetime passion was film. People For Animals Lists WESTFIELD – The Master Gar- Extension. acting, but he was also a talented Since his Roosevelt Junior High deners Fall Speakers Series will get artist, essayist and singer. A mem- School years, William starred or Participants must register in ad- underway tonight, Thursday, Octo- vance and may do so by calling ber of the Screen Actors Guild, Wil- acted in a variety of productions at ber 7, at 7:30 p.m. with a lecture liam appeared in several films and the schools he attended. He also Dog and Cat Adoptions Rutgers Cooperative Extension of entitled “Bulbs.” Five lectures will Union County at (908) 654-9854. acted in many musical and theatrical earned a theatrical degree from the COUNTY — People for Animals Cranford. In the event of rain, it will be held in the series altogether. productions in New York and else- American Musical and Dramatic will sponsor pet adoptions this Satur- take place at the PETsMART store in All programs will be held in the where. Academy in 1991. day and Sunday, October 9 and 10, at the Bridgewater Promenade Mall, first floor auditorium at 300 North Barn Dance to be Held Visiting (closed casket) will be several area locations. Route 28 at Route 287. Avenue, East, in Westfield, and are held tomorrow, Friday, October 8, For Disabled People Prayer to Dog adoptions will be held from Among the many pets for adoption open to anyone interested in in- from 7 to 9 p.m. at the William N. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in will be “Serena,” a young, pure white creasing their knowledge about gar- MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union The Blessed Virgin Howard Funeral Home, 754 US1, the main parking lot of Nomahegan Husky-mix. Spayed and current with dening. County Board of Chosen Freehold- North Palm Beach, Fla. A Funeral Park on Springfield Avenue in her vaccinations, she is small for her The remaining dates and topics ers and the Department of Parks PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Mass will be offered on Saturday, VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) breed, good with other dogs and en- are as follows: “Native Plants” on and Recreation will present the October 9, at 10 a.m. at Saint Ignatius joys attention, according to People Thursday, October 14; “Intro to annual Barn Dance for people with Oh most beautiful flower of Mount of Loyola Catholic Church, 9999 Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of for Animals. Landscaping and Plant Sizes” on disabilities on Sunday, October 10. North Military Trail, Palm Beach Cat and kitten adoptions will be Thursday, October 28; “A Rose For The event will be held from 4 to heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Gardens, Fla. of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist held both days from noon to 4 p.m. at Every Garden” on Thursday, No- 7 p.m., rain or shine, at the In lieu of flowers, donations can be the PETsMART stores in the vember 4, and “Herbs” on Thurs- Watchung Stable, 1160 Summit me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the made in William’s name to Hospice Sea, help me show me herein, you Bridgewater Mall and in the Watchung day, December 2. Lane in Mountainside. Besides of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Square Mall, 1515 Route 22. Sponsored by Rutgers Coopera- square dancing, “there will be a are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33407. Mother of God, Queen of Heaven For information about fostering or tive Extension of Union County, the barbecue dinner, hayride, arts and “The man who has lived most is adoption, please call (908) 964-6887, Master Gardeners program offers crafts and other wonderful activi- and Earth! I humbly beseech you not he who has chalked up the most from the bottom of my heart to extension no. 306 for dogs and exten- hands-on training in horticulture. ties,” said Freeholder Chairman years but he who has most felt life.” sion no. 307 for cats. Foster homes In exchange for the training, Mas- Angel Estrada. succor me in this necessity. There — J.J. Rousseau. are none that can withstand your October 7, 2004 are needed so the organization can ter Gardeners agree to volunteer a Pre-registration is required. The power. Oh, show me herein you help more pets. certain amount of hours, working registration fee is $10 per person. are my mother. Oh Mary, con- Prayer to St. Jude within their community in programs To register or to obtain more infor- ceived without sin, pray for us who Lecture to Address sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative mation, please call (908) 527-4096. have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and I place this cause in your hands martyr, great in virtue and rich in Alzheimer’s Disease (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve miracles, near kinsman of Jesus COUNTY – Area senior citizens 50/50 Event to Benefit all problems, light all roads so that Christ, faithful intercessor of all “Serena” are invited to attend a free informa- I can attain my goal. You who gave who invoke your special patron- tional program on Alzheimer’s Dis- me the divine gift to forgive and age in time of need, to you I have ease on Wednesday, October 13, at Area Temple Programs forget all evil against me and that recourse from the depth of my Novena to St. Clare the home office of Vitalize, located at in all instances in my life you are heart and humbly beg to whom Ask St. Clare for 3 favors: 1 136 Central Avenue in Clark. COUNTY – Temple Beth O’r/ yourself, as a gift for that special with me. I want in this short prayer God has given such great power to Business, 2 Impossible. Say 9 Hail The program is scheduled to begin Beth Torah, located at 111 Valley someone, or buy as part of a group,” to thank you for the things as you come to my assistance. Help me Marys for 9 days with lighted at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. Road in Clark, will sponsor a Su- said Bill Falk and Dennis Berry, confirm once again that I never in my urgent position. In return I candles. Pray, whether you believe Dr. Gnana Sunderam, a geriatrician per Grand 50/50 Raffle, with a pro- Raffle Chairmen. want to be separated from you in promise to make your name known it or not. Publish on the 9th day. and specialist in Alzheimer’s, will be spective top prize of $7,500. The For more information or to pur- eternal glory. Thank you for your and cause you to be invoked. Say May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be the guest lecturer. 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Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 - NJ Lic.#3707 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 908-232-0781 (732) 349-2350 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 9 SP-F Music Boosters Slate Concepts & Thought Annual Pasta Night Dinner SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch are $3 and $5 at the door. Children Plains-Fanwood Music Boosters will ages three and under will be admitted Alumni Assoc. Welcomes host their second annual Pasta Night for free. Dinner on Wednesday, October 20, To purchase tickets, please call Jo from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria Gassler at (908) 789-9773, Anita Dr. Heisey; Discusses Walk at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Wells at (908) 654-5923 or Linda SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch turn left toward the stadium. School. Zebleckas at (908) 789-9702. Plains-Fanwood High School A plaque will also be installed to The ticket price includes pasta, salad, The deadline for purchasing tick- (SPFHS) Alumni Association held its notify individuals that the Alumni bread and one meatball. Additional ets is Friday, October 15. first fall meeting at SPFHS on Sep- Association establishes the walk and meatballs are 50 cents each, bever- tember 21 with guest speaker Princi- the dedication date will also be in- ages cost $1 and desserts are 25 Brunner Elementary pal Dr. David Heisey. scribed on the plaque. Local contrac- cents each. His presentation involved the for- tors have been contacted seeking their Adults pay $5 and $8 at the door. To Hold Vendor Fair mation of a committee, which will voluntary help in donating expertise, Students and senior citizens prices SCOTCH PLAINS – Brunner recognize alumni who have demon- equipment, labor and other services WF Public Schools Elementary School in Scotch Plains strated and achieved significant ac- to effect the installation. will host a Vendor Fair on Friday, complishments since graduating The Alumni Newsletter, which is SPFHS. published by Marie Leppert and Linda FINDING DR. FLECK…For the opening day of school, Marylee Massenzio, a Closed on Oct. 11 October 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. new art teacher at Franklin Elementary School in Westfield, created a large mural WESTFIELD — All Westfield Direct sales vendors, crafts and Dr. Heisey will make available de- O’Brien, is mailed to members on a comprised of photographs of the faces of all 585 students. She titled the mural, Public Schools will be closed for stu- seasonal items will be sold. A tailed information regarding the quarterly basis. The newsletter con- “Forget Waldo – Where’s Dr. Fleck?” because she hid the photograph of Franklin dents on Monday, October 11, in ob- bake sale is also slated. method of nominating an individual tains information regarding scholar- Principal Dr. Mary Fleck among the faces of the children. Ms. Massenzio is shown servance of Columbus Day. Proceeds will benefit Brunner and selection of those to be placed in ship recipients, achievements, mar- standing in the school entranceway in front of her mural with several second Teachers will utilize the day for School, which is located at 721 the “Hall of Fame” in the near future. riages, deaths and other information graders who are searching for their pictures and for Dr. Fleck. in-service workshops. School of- Westfield Avenue. SPFHS Alumni Association Presi- regarding SPFHS graduates. fices and the administration build- For vendor space and informa- dent Laura Swidersky reported that The editors encourage news items ing will remain open from 8 a.m. to tion, please call (908) 889-6809. the Alumni Walk, which has been for incorporation in the publication. Holy Trinity School Will Host 3 p.m. planned for the past several years, The newsletter also contains one form would be held in the future. for association membership and an- Barbara Roskin, chairperson for other form for individuals to pur- High School Information Night the fundraising project, has met with chase a brick at $50 each. Wardlaw-Hartidge Students Business Administrator Anthony Bricks can be engraved with an WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jer- DelSordi and Director of Building appropriate inscription as to class date, Interparochial School in Westfield sey City and Union Catholic Regional Welcome Former Merck CEO and Grounds Erik Hammerdahl. in memoriam and other sentiments. will host sixth, seventh and eighth High School in Scotch Plains. Ms. Roskin has announced that in- The SPFHS Alumni Association grade students throughout Union Students will have an opportunity EDISON – Roy Vagelos, a former cure for river blindness, which was stallation of the engraved bricks, meets five times per year, September County at their first High School In- to learn about campus life at these research biochemist for Merck & rampant in third world nations. His which have already been purchased and November of 2004, as well as formation Night on Thursday, Octo- high schools, including academic pro- Co. Inc., and former Chief Execu- decision to distribute the medicine by alumni, will commence the first January and March of 2005. At the ber 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school grams, activities, sports, college ad- tive Officer of the pharmaceutical at a loss to the company was lauded week of December, after scheduling May meeting, recipients of a $1,000 gymnasium at the Westfield campus. missions statistics, and financial aid. firm, recently visited students at by the school and honored by football games have concluded. scholarship are announced. Students from public, private and Dorothy Szot, Principal of Holy Wardlaw-Hartidge School in Wardlaw-Hartridge’s Lower School The association would like to in- All meetings are held at SPFHS on parochial schools are invited to at- Trinity Interparochial Schools said, Edison. children. form individuals who have purchased Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. For tend. “We are delighted to host this evening Fifth graders presented a “You The Lower School’s “Make a Dif- bricks that the Alumni Walk will be more information, please call the Many area Catholic high schools and we hope that it gives students and have made a Difference” certificate ference” campaign will continue placed as they enter through the ath- school at (908) 889-8600 or (908) will be represented, including their families a better understanding to Dr. Vagelos who spoke to the through the year and will honor mem- letic field gates on Cedar Street, and 889-2084. Delbarton School in Morristown, of the wide variety of opportunities divisions of the Upper School and bers of the community as well as Mother Seton Regional High School and experiences available at these Middle Schools on September 28. faculty, staff and students who con- in Clark, Mount Saint Mary Acad- fine Catholic high schools.” Mr. Vagelos helped discover a tribute to the betterment of the world. Three Open House Dates emy in Watchung, Oak Knoll School No pre-registration is necessary and of the Holy Child in Summit, Oratory light refreshments will be served. Preparatory School in Summit, Holy Trinity Interparochial School Scheduled at Kent Place Roselle Catholic Regional High is located at 336 First Street in SUMMIT — The Admission Of- school year are now being accepted. School in Roselle, Seton Hall Prepa- Westfield. fice at Kent Place School, an inde- For more information about Kent ratory High School in West Orange, For further information, please call pendent, nonsectarian, college-pre- Place or the Open Houses programs, St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, the school at (908) 233-0484. paratory day school for girls and please contact the Admission Of- young women with a co-ed nursery fice at (908) 273-0900, extension and pre-kindergarten program, has no. 254, e-mail Pingry School Welcomes announced its fall open house dates [email protected] or visit for prospective families. www.kentplace.org. Following a brief information ses- Families to Open Houses sion, attendees will tour the 26-acre Noah Tennant Assumes BERNARDS TOWNSHIP — The Families can also find information campus and meet members of the Jakubik’s Post at WHS Pingry School will open its doors this about Pingry at www.pingry.org. faculty, administration, and staff. fall to families who are interested in the The Lower School Open Houses will On Thursday, October 14, from 9 WESTFIELD – With the August coeducational, Kindergarten to 12th be held on Wednesdays, October 13 to 11 a.m. in Hauser Hall of the Pri- retirement of former Westfield High grade independent country day school. and November 19, and Tuesday, De- mary School, there will be an open School Director of Guidance Dr. Cas Pingry, with an annual enrollment cember 7, at 8:30 a.m. Each day’s pro- house for prospective families inter- Jakubik, Assistant Principal Noah of approximately 1,000, serves its stu- gram will feature a tour of the building, ested in the co-ed nursery and pre- Tenant assumed the duties of the dents through two campuses: a Lower a question-and-answer session and the kindergarten program. Guidance Director for the 2004-2005 School (Kindergarten to sixth grade) opportunity for parents to observe On Sunday, October 17, from 1 to academic year. MAKING A DIFFERENCE…Wardlaw-Hartridge fifth graders Saba Zafar 3 p.m. in the Chorale Room of Mabie Under Mr. Tennant’s direction, the campus located in Short Hills and a classes and speak with students. of Edison and Jessica Clarke of Scotch Plains, right, present a “You have campus in Bernards Township for the Attendees will be given informa- House, there will be an open house department will continue to provide made a Difference” certificate to Dr. Roy Vagelos who spoke to the divisions for prospective families interested in guidance and counseling services to Middle (seventh and eighth grade) and tion about the Lower School’s cur- of the Upper School and Middle Schools on September 28. Upper School (ninth to 12th grade). riculum designed to aid each child’s the Middle or Upper Schools, grades students and parents, and will build The open houses offer families an academic, social, emotional and six, seven, eight and grades nine to upon the traditional strengths of the opportunity to tour the school; learn physical growth. 12. department. about Pingry’s academic, athletic and For Pingry students, foreign lan- SP Pupils Named Semifinalists On Tuesday, October 19, from 9 to Mr. Tennant will also oversee the extracurricular programs; speak with guage instruction begins in the first 11 a.m. in Hauser Hall, there will be revision of procedures to ensure students, faculty and staff; and re- grade, and computers are introduced an Open House for prospective fami- greater efficiency and improved ser- ceive information about the school’s in kindergarten. The small class sizes In Nat’l Achievement Program lies interested in kindergarten and vice to students and parents. need-based financial aid program. allow for more individualized instruc- grades one to five. To reach Mr. Tennant, please call tion and emphasis is given to commu- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- American high school seniors in Applications for the 2005-2006 (908) 789-4531. nity service. Before and after school Fanwood High School student Joanna achieving this honor. care is also available. Ghabour and Courteney Ervin of the These pupils now have the oppor- The school is located on Country Union County Magnet High School tunity to continue in the competition KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL Day Drive in Short Hills. For directions in Scotch Plains were named semi- for approximately 800 Achievement and information, please contact Sheila finalists in the 41st Annual National Scholarship awards, worth some $2.7 Ramirez, Short Hills campus’ Director Achievement Scholarship Program. million, that will be offered next of Admission at (973) 379-4550. Joanna and Courteney joined 1,600 spring for college undergraduate The Upper and Middle School Open scholastically talented African- study. House will take place on two Sundays: The National Achievement Pro- October 17, with emphasis on the William Smith College gram, conducted by National Merit Middle School and November 21, with Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), emphasis on the Upper School. Both Welcomes Dana Marra is a privately financed activity that sessions will begin with tours at 2 WESTFIELD – Dana Marra of operates without government assis- p.m., followed at 2:45 p.m. by wel- Westfield has been enrolled in Will- tance. coming comments and panel discus- iam Smith College as a member of sions about academics, extracurricu- the Class of 2008. She is the daughter More Education News lar activities, athletics and student life. of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marra of An exploratory session for parents Westfield. On Page 10 NEW PRESIDENT... Samantha interested in the Middle School will be Materek, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. held on Thursday, November 18, at Joseph Materek has been elected presi- 8:30 a.m. at the Martinsville campus.
    dent of her sorority, Phi Iota Chi, at This exploratory session is for parents Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg. only and reservations are required. Pa. PA. The sorority was founded in The Middle and Upper School cam- 1974. Samantha also serves as a repre- sentative on the National Pan-Hellenic pus is on Martinsville Road in Bernards
  OPEN HOUSES Council. In addition she is a member of Township, two miles south of exit 33 • off I-78. For directions and informa-   Middle School/Upper School Grades 6 – 8 / Grades 9 – 12 the National Scholars Honor Society. Sunday, October 17, 2004, 1-3 p.m. She is in her junior year and is a 2002 tion, please call Sara Boisvert, Director
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DELBARTON SCHOOL 230 Mendham Road Morristown, NJ 07960 www.delbarton.org DELBARTONDELBARTONAn independent day school for boys in grades 7-12 (973) 538-3231, ext. 3019 administered by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary’s Abbey Page 10 Thursday, October 7, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION More Education News WF, SP Students Establish CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Light Bulb Players Troupe WESTFIELD – High school stu- NJWA 2004 Scholarship dents Michael Mietlicki of Scotch Plains and Natalie Narotzky of Westfield have formed a non-profit Recipients Announced teenage theater group, The Light Bulb Players. WESTFIELD – The New Jersey candidates must demonstrate out- The students were inspired to Workshop for the Arts (NJWA), a standing proficiency or potential in establish the troupe because of non-profit 501c3 arts organization, vocal, wind and string musical in- their enthusiasm for theater and a has reported the names of the 2004 strument performance. recent experience being in the sum- scholarship recipients. These scholarship winners were mer musicals of the Westfield Sum- The grants were possible through also selected on the basis of fine char- mer Workshop, a part of the New public donations, fundraising efforts, acter, maintaining high academic Jersey Workshop for the Arts the annual gala and yearly raffles, grades, artistic potential, community (NJWA). business and corporate donations and volunteer experience and perfor- The NJWA in Westfield has rec- grants. mance of advanced technique and ognized the group as the newest The following scholarships were interpretation. division of their organization. awarded through NJWA for 2003- This year’s Sally Judd Scholarship Co-founded this past summer by NEW ROLE…Michael Mietlicki of 2004: Scotch Plains, playing the role of Nathan winners were Ashley Kattak (strings), Michael, a sophomore at The Detroit in Guys and Dolls this past sum- The NJWA Scholarship is given to Tracy Kaplan (clarinet) and Amelia Wardlaw-Hartridge School in mer, is the co-founder of The Light Bulb a student who has excelled in instru- Morabito (voice). Each pupil received Edison, and Natalie, a Westfield Players. mental/vocal performance and plans a $100 gift certificate to continue his/ High School student, the self-di- to pursue a career in music. Carl her studies at the NJWA Music Stu- rected teen group meets weekly to rapher; Connor Davis, house man- HALLOWEEN PREVIEW…A large group of volunteers from Morristown- ager; Billy Geltzeiler, props and Beard School in Morristown visited the Matheny Medical and Educational Baron earned the $1,000 scholarship. dio. share and enhance their musical Center in Peapack to make Halloween decorations and visit with the residents. The Ruth Sell Memorial Scholar- Grants of $500 each from NJWA and theatrical talents through the Jennifer Dilzell, press. Valerie and Meghan Evans of Westfield, center, and Murphy Kean of Bernardsville, right, ship is offered to a student studying at were awarded to Donald Williams, production of musicals and plays. Juan Pineda were named the divi- crafted a paper hat and pumpkins for 24-year-old Rasheedah Mahali, left. the NJWA Music Studio, who is 3rd and Jason Mesches through the The troupe is currently working sional advisors. Matheny is a facility for children and adults with developmental disabilities. graduating from high school with sig- WHS Fine Arts Department. on their first production planned nificant achievements in music. Carl Students’ applications were evalu- for later this year. The entire event Bassman of SP Serves also received this $100 scholarship. ated based on artistic achievement, is being staged, managed, choreo- Girls Going Places Scholarship Carl will attend the Cleveland In- academic standing, continuous par- graphed, directed, and promoted As Resident Assistant stitute of Music this fall. ticipation in the Westfield Public by the members of the group. SCOTCH PLAINS – Peter The Little Opera Company of New Schools performing ensembles, Natalie and Michael were also Bassman of Scotch Plains, a sopho- Entries Now Being Accepted Jersey (LOC), a division of the NJWA, grades six to 12, outstanding charac- named co-general managers of the more at Hope College in Holland, presents a scholarship to graduating ter, community service, such as mem- new division. Other officers named Mich., is serving as a resident assis- AREA — The Guardian Life In- nate girls — who could be their daugh- seniors who participated in the LOC bership in the Musical Club of include: Kristen Dilzell, choreog- tant at the college during the 2004- surance Company of America has ter, niece, neighbor or student – by Young Artist Program. The program Westfield, having performed at com- 2005 academic year. announced the launch of the 2005 submitting a 750- to 1,000-word es- encourages students to become in- munity functions, places of worship, Resident assistants are full-time Girls Going Places Scholarship Pro- say on why the nominee deserves the volved in the art of opera. The win- hospitals, organization events and Johnson & Wales Univ. Hope students who serve their peers gram, a national competition that an- Girls Going Places award. ners for 2004 who received $1,000 NJWA musical training. as liaisons to the college’s residence nually recognizes and rewards entre- The program anchors Guardian’s each were Westfield High School The New Jersey Symphony Or- Welcomes Crawford life program. preneurial girls ages 12 to 18. Women’s Initiative and as part of this (WHS) seniors Ryan Leonard, chestra Young Artists Conductor’s SCOTCH PLAINS – Matthew Peter will plan and implement ac- Guardian and Girls Going Places effort, Guardian is a National Patron Michael Sherry and Kim Lam. Awards of $500 are granted to Sung- Crawford of Scotch Plains has been tivities designed to build commu- will award 15 girls a total of $30,000 of the National Association of Women The Mark Hardy Memorial Schol- Chan Chang for her performance on accepted into the College of Busi- nity and encourage interaction, and to be used toward furthering their Business Owners (NAWBO), which arship is presented to a student at the cello. She was selected through audi- ness at Johnson & Wales Univer- help explain and enforce college education and supporting their entre- in 2005 will partially underwrite the Westfield Summer Workshop for out- tion with focus on outstanding sity in North Miami, Fla. housing policies. He is serving in a preneurial pursuits. Girls Going Places scholarships. standing performance in musical the- achievement in classical music. Each resident hall and was selected to Three top scholarship prizes of For more information and nomination atre. The recipients for this year were applicant was required to perform a serve for a single academic year $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 and 12 forms, please visit Michael Mietlicki, a sophomore at full concerto from an approved list. www.goleader.com through a competitive hiring pro- finalist prizes of $1,000 each will be www.girlsgoingplaces.com. Entries will The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Applicants who play piano, strings, cess. granted. Adults are asked to nomi- be accepted through Friday, February 25. Edison, and Natalie Narotzsky, a WHS woodwinds or brass were invited to Over 162 student resident direc- sophomore. The students received audition. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tors and resident assistants serve in $125 each. For more information about the Legal Advertising the college’s residence halls, apart- STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP The Sally Judd Scholarship is an different scholarship funds at NJWA ment complexes and individual cot- MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION annual grant funded by Leonard Judd or to make a donation to a particular MORE IN BACK SECTION STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, TITLE tages. 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND in memory of his wife, to three fifth established fund or to create a new CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES AS OF SEPTEMBER 09, 2004. grade students attending Franklin El- fund, please call the NJWA at (908) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Frequency of issues: Weekly. ementary School in Westfield. The 789-9696. Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West, 3rd Floor, Westfield, Union TOWN OF WESTFIELD County, New Jersey. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 425 EAST BROAD STREET Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Ave., W., Westfield, New Jersey. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Ave., Garwood, New Jersey. MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION October 4, 2004 The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, TITLE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE or other securities are: 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, CIRCULATION OF THE WESTFIELD LEADER AS OF SEPTEMBER 09, 2004. That Young Men’s Christian Association of Westfield has made application to the Westfield, New Jersey. Frequency of issues: Weekly. Westfield Board of Adjustment, seeking preliminary and final site plan approval and Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Ave. W., Westfield, New Jersey. Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West 3rd Floor, Union County, related “c” and “d” variances for the property at 422 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey and identified as Block 3901, Lot 2 on the official tax maps of the Town of Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies Westfield, New Jersey. The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: Westfield. The property is located in the P-1 zone district. Applicant proposes to each issue of single issue construct additions and alterations to the existing First Church of Christ Scientists, erect during preceding published nearest Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Ave., W., Westfield, New Jersey. David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Ave., Garwood, New Jersey. a storage shed, make changes to the parking lot and other various site related 12 months to filing date improvements, and intends to use the building, including the basement, for child care as A. Total No. of Copies printed 1,948 1,900 The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: well as other YMCA run programs and functions. The application includes a request for (Net press run) relief from several requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance, as follows: B. Paid Circulation Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, 1. Paid outside-county sub- Westfield, New Jersey. 1. Maximum coverage by Improvements. Section 11.20E-11 requires that the scriptions mailed 75 77 Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Ave., W., Westfield New Jersey. coverage by improvement in a P-1 zone not exceed 20% of the lot area; Section 18.11F 2. Paid in-county sub- Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies requires that the coverage by improvements by a House of Worship (the former use of scriptions mailed 1,166 1,163 each issue of single issue the property) not exceed 50% of the lot area. The proposed coverage by all improvement 3. Sales through dealers during preceding published nearest for use by a “Non Profit Chartered Membership” – the YMCA- is approximately 72.5% and carriers, street vendors 12 months to filing date of the lot area. and counter sales 254 275 A. Total No. of Copies printed 6,115 5,800 2. Maximum coverage by Buildings. Section 11.20E-10 requires that the C. Total paid circulation 1,495 1,515 (Net press run) coverage by building improvement in a P-1 zone not exceed 10%. The existing coverage D. Free distribution by mail B. Paid Circulation by building improvement is 12.4% of the lot area. The proposed coverage by building 1. Outside-county 2 2 1. Paid outside-county sub- improvement is 14% of the lot area. 2. In-county 103 90 scriptions mailed 443 426 3. Other classes mailed 2. Paid in-county sub- 3. Maximum Floor Area Ratio. Section 11.20E-9 requires that the coverage by E. Free distribution outside mail 8 8 scriptions mailed 4,008 4,055 floor area ratio in a P-1 zone not exceed 20%. The existing coverage by floor area ratio F. Total Free Distribution 113 100 3. Sales through dealers is 23.8%. The proposed coverage by floor area ratio is 28.6%. G. Total distribution 1,608 1,615 and carriers, street vendors 4. Maximum permitted Building Height. Section 11.20E-8 requires that no H. Copies not distributed 340 285 and counter sales 701 689 structure in a P-1 zone exceed 38 feet in height. The existing structure has a height of I. TOTAL 1,948 1,900 C. Total paid circulation 5,152 5,170 77 feet. The proposed building height will be 46 feet. I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. D. Free distribution by mail The newspaper is widely circulated via HORACE R. CORBIN 1. Outside-county 6 6 5. Permitted Use. Pursuant to Section 11.20A, the proposed use for the property timesnj.com and goleader.com Publisher 2. In-county 462 166 in question is to be for professional offices, child care centers, and single family 1 T – 10/07/04, The Times 3. Other classes mailed residences. Similarly, Sections 18.04F1, 18.04F2 and 18.04F4 provide that no building E. Free distribution outside mail 15 15 shall be used for a conditional use and a non-conditional use unless the conditional use F. Total Free Distribution 483 187 complies with all applicable conditional use requirements and the non-conditional use G. Total Distribution 5,635 5,357 shall be a permitted use in the zone district. The proposed use of the property is to be OWEN BRAND H. Copies not distributed 480 443 for a child care center ( a permitted use) and for ancillary YMCA activities, including a teen I. TOTAL 6,115 5,800 center (a conditional use). I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. 6. Minimum number of parking spaces. Section 17.02B-2 requires that there be Your Home-Town The newspaper is widely circulated via HORACE R. CORBIN 52 off-street parking spaces for the proposed size building in the P-1 zone. Schools are timesnj.com and goleader.com Publisher required to provide 1 off-street parking spot for each staff member (or approximately 12 MORTGAGE BANKER 1 T – 10/07/04, The Leader based upon the anticipated staff size of the proposed Child Care Center). 45 off-street parking spaces are proposed. 7. Location of Parking Spaces. – Section 17.03B4 requires off-street parking ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC areas to be located in the rear yard. The proposed use of this property will have parking in a side yard as well as in the rear yard. 8. Parking Lot Setback - Section 17.03C5 requires that parking areas be set back at least two feet from any property line. There is no existing setback. The proposed use ENROLLING NOW would continue with no setback from the property line. 9. Access Isle Width. – Section 17.05C requires an aisle width of 13 feet for Residential - Construction access isles serving parking areas. There presently exists an aisle width of 12 feet. The proposed use would continue with an aisle width of 12 feet. 10. Minimum Lot Area. – Section 18.11C requires a minimum lot area of 45,000 Commercial - Bridge Loans SM square feet, plus an additional 150 feet square feet of lot area for each 15 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 1,500 square feet of gross floor space. The ordinance would require a minimum lot area of 154,650 square feet. The proposed use would have a lot Local: (908) 789-2730 area of 43,656 square feet. S O U T H 11. Minimum Lot Frontage. – Section 18.11D requires a minimum lot frontage of Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 26 200 feet. The existing lot frontage is 162.5 feet. The proposed use would continue a lot S frontage of 162.5 feet. [email protected] MOUNTAIN 12. Minimum Side Yard. – Section 18.11H requires a minimum side yard equal to approximately 46 feet. The existing side yards are 17.8 feet and 79.12 feet respectively. Licensed Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking The proposed use would continue the side yards of 17.8 feet and 79.12 feet. NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN 13. Use of Basement Space for Child Care Classrooms. – Section 12.04C Equal Housing Lender PRIVATE FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN permits the use of basement space in non-residential building for purposes that are 2,3,4 YEAR OLD CLASSES accessory and ancillary to the principal use of the building, such as storage and similar support functions. Pursuant to this application, the applicant seeks permission to utilize CHILDREN FROM 16 MONTHS TO 6 YEARS the basement area of this former church for child care classrooms. OPEN ALL YEAR HOURS 7:00AM TO 6:00 PM 14. Accessory Structure – Section 13.01G2b requires accessory buildings lo- cated in a rear yard that abuts a front or side yard of an adjacent property to be at least EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH 10 feet from the side or front yard. The proposed use would seek to place a storage shed DEEGAN EXPERIENCED TEACHERS 4.5 feet from the side yard of the adjacent property. WESTFIELD CENTER FOR EARLY 15. Main Entrance Sign – Section 16.04F4 requires that wall mounted signs in CHILDHOOD EDUCATION professional zones be located on the wall of the main front façade, at a height not to exceed the height of the first floor of the building or 12 feet above ground level, that the sign not exceed 6 square feet in size , that the horizontal dimension of the sign shall not exceed 6 feet and that the vertical dimension of the sign shall not exceed 2 feet. The ROOFING proposed sign is to be located on the front main façade, but above the second floor of the building and more than 12 feet above ground level. The proposed sign will also be composed of two elements a large “Y” that is 2 feet 12 inches in width and 3 feet in height, 462 W. Broad Street and a “family center” sign that has a horizontal dimensionBarbara of 8 feet and Citrona vertical ...Director COMPANY dimension of 6 inches. Westfield, NJ The applicant also seeks approval of any and all other relief not indicated above that (908) 518-SMNK may be determined necessary during the course of the public hearings. Public hearings have been ordered, have commenced and will continueBarbara on October 18, 2004Citron at 7:00 ...Director p.m. in the Council Meeting Room of the Town Hall, located at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time you may appear and participate in the hearing in 908-322-6405 Barbara Citron ...Director accordance with the rules of the Board. If the matter is not concluded on that date, additional public hearing dates may be ordered and scheduled.Barbara This notice isCitron sent to you ...Director on behalf of the applicant by order of the Board. Erika McLaughlin ...Asst.Director Information, maps, plans and the application are availableBarbara for your inspection Citron in the ...Director Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs Large Safe Outdoor Playground Public Works Building, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey, and may be Music Program featuring “Miss Beth” reviewed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flexible Scheduling Lindabury, McCormick & Estabrook Repairs • Gutters Quiet Surburban Setting 53 Cardinal Drive, P.O. BoxBarbara 2369 Citron ...Director Computers Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel. (908) 233-6800 Free Estimates • Fully Insured Close to train Station for commuters Attorneys for Applicant, All our teachers have a minimum of Young Men’s Christian AssociationBarbara of Westfield Citron ...Director a bachelors degreedegree 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $182.58 Barbara Citron ...Director BarbaraBarbara Citron Citron ...Director ...Director Barbara Citron ...Director Barbara Citron ...Director Barbara Citron ...Director A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 11 Temple Sisterhood Sets October 19 Meeting CRANFORD – The next meeting please call the temple at (908) 276- of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El 9231 during business hours. Mekor Chayim will be held on Tues- day, October 19, at 8 p.m. at the temple, located at 338 Walnut Av- “Spiffy High” Event enue in Cranford. Beader Ida Northcott will present To be Held On Oct. 15 the program, entitled “The Beading SCOTCH PLAINS – Fast Mouse.” Ms. Northcott, who teaches Times at “Spiffy High,” an event beading at the Rahway Recreation for all Scotch Plains and Fanwood Center, makes items such as eyeglass teenagers from the age of 13 to holders, bracelets and necklaces that 18 is being held on Friday, Octo- incorporate intricate design patterns. ber 15 at the Scotch Plains- She will demonstrate how to make Fanwood High School gyms from beaded items and will bring some of 7 to 10 pm. her creations. Participants will be able Activities will include Bouncy to engage in a hands-on project for Boxing, Pedestal Joust, Obstacle Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times $5. Course and DJ. The event is free of charge. This program is spon- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHECKING OUT THE WHEELS…The engineer and workers check to see if Hope Sass, Program Vice Presi- BLOWING OFF A LOT OF STEAM…The steam emitted by the locomotive in everything is in working order for the Railroad Sale Days in Westfield on October 2-3. dent, will give the introduction. Presi- sored by the Scotch Plains- Westfield seemed to take onlookers back to a simpler time in history. Train rides dent Lenore Klein will preside at a Fanwood Municipal Alliance and were available during the Railroad Sale Days on October 2-3. short business meeting. Hospitality the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rec- Woman’s Club of Westfield Chairwomen Joan Finkelstein and reation Commission. It is being PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Greta Polonitza will serve refresh- funded by the Governor’s Coun- cil on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse TOWN OF WESTFIELD nation at ground level shall not ments. PLANNING BOARD exceed five-tenths (0.5) of a foot- Posts Scholarship Luncheon Harriet Scheiner, Judaica Shop through the UCDHS Division of candle at a property line. Pro- The Westfield Planning Board will meet Chairwoman, will have the Judaica Planning. For more information posed use exceeds five-tenths call (908) 322-6700 ext. 223. on October 19, 2004 in Council Chambers (0.5) of a footcandle at property WESTFIELD — The Woman’s Trump Plaza and at concert sites na- Shop open. For further information, in the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 line. Club of Westfield will hold its An- tionwide, will be the entertainer. East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey nual Scholarship Luncheon on Known for his music and comedy, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE at 8 P.M. to hear and consider the follow- B. Applicant is also seeking an ing application: amendment to the Site Plan Ap- Wednesday, October 13, at the Mr. Ehrin’s repertoire includes TOWN OF WESTFIELD proval granted by the Planning proval granted by the Planning Plainfield Country Club in Edison. Gershwin, Porter, show tunes, classi- PLANNING BOARD Board of the Town of Westfield to 04-15(V)A & R Westfield Broad Street, Board of the Town of Westfield to Mel Ehrin, who has appeared at the cal, ragtime, boogie woogie, popular, Lincoln Federal Savings and L.L.C. (the “Applicant”), 21 Lincoln Federal Savings and The Westfield Planning Board will meet Loan Association dated June 23, East Broad Street, Block 2506, Loan Association dated June 23, be bop and jazz selections. on October 19, 2004 in Council Chambers 1975 (the “Lincoln Federal Site Lot 12 (the “Premises”), Pre- 1975 (the “Lincoln Federal Site Torah Center to Mark The program also will include a Chi- in the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 Plan Approval”) which applied to liminary and final major site plan Plan Approval”) which applied to nese auction and a raffle for a floral East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey both Lot 1, Block 3104 on the Tax approval. Applicant seeking ap- both Lot 1, Block 3104 on the Tax Simchat Torah Tonight at 8 P.M. to hear and consider the follow- Map of the Town of Westfield proval to allow the construction Map of the Town of Westfield centerpiece. Additionally, everyone is ing application: WESTFIELD — The Union (the current site of PNC Bank of a three-story mixed use build- (the current site of PNC Bank asked to wear a hat, which may be 04-20(V)A & R Westfield Lincoln Plaza, hereafter referred to as the “Bank ing on the Premises with retail on hereafter referred to as the “Bank County Torah Center, located at 418 funny, theme-oriented or regular. L.L.C. (the “Applicant”), One Site” which is also known as 1 the first floor, residential units on Site” which is also known as 1 Central Avenue in Westfield, will hold The purpose of the Annual Schol- Lincoln Plaza, Block 3104, Lot Lincoln Plaza) and Lot 12, Block the second and third floors and Lincoln Plaza) and Lot 12, Block a Simchat Torah celebration with arship Luncheon is to raise funds for 1 (the “Premises”), Preliminary 2506 (“Auxiliary Parking Lot Site” enclosed parking on grade. 2506 (“Auxiliary Parking Lot Site” Hakafot, open to the public, tonight, scholarships that the Woman’s Club and final major site plan approval. which is also known as 21 East A. Applicant seeks variances which is also known as 21 East Thursday, October 7, at 7 p.m. Applicant seeking approval to Broad Street). Said Site Plan from the following: Broad Street). Said Site Plan awards to outstanding Westfield High convert the second and third Approval allowed the use of the Section 17.02B5 of the Land Approval allowed the use of the The festivities will include danc- School students. floors of the existing building from first floor of the building as a bank Use Ordinance. Ordinance for first floor of the building as a bank ing and refreshments, and all chil- business offices to eight (8) resi- branch facility and the second parking calculated by zone in branch facility and the second dren will receive their own Simchat dential condominium units with and third floors as administrative which the Premises are located and third floors as administrative Torah flag. the PNC Bank branch facility con- offices with some parking on the requires 42 spaces. Proposed is offices with some parking on the Legal Advertising tinuing to occupy the first floor. Bank Site and some parking on 10. Bank Site and some parking on The holiday of Simchat Torah marks An addition to house an elevator the “Auxiliary Parking Lot Site.” Section 17.02C of the Land Use the “Auxiliary Parking Lot Site.” the completion of the year-round pub- MORE IN BACK SECTION is also proposed. The proposed amendment to the Ordinance. Ordinance for park- The proposed amendment to the Lincoln Federal Site Plan Ap- Lincoln Federal Site Plan Ap- lic reading of the Torah (Bible) scroll A. Applicant seeks variances ing calculated for proposed utili- proval proposes the following: zation of the Premises is 11. Pro- proval proposes the following: in synagogues. For more information, PUBLIC NOTICE from the following: 1) Elimination of the permission 1) Elimination of the permission Section 17.02B5 of the Land posed is 10. please call (908) 789-5252. TOWN OF WESTFIELD to use the second and third floor Section 11.25E3 of the Land Use to use the second and third floor Use Ordinance. Ordinance for of the Bank Site for office uses of the Bank Site for office uses BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT parking calculated by zone in Ordinance. Ordinance requires and substitute residential uses a rear yard of 20 feet for a retail and substitute residential uses AARP Driving Course The Board of Adjustment of the Town of which the Premises are located on the second and third floor of on the second and third floor of requires 65 spaces. Proposed is use and 35 feet for a residential Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- the Bank; and use. Proposed is 18 feet. the Bank; and day, October 18, 2004 in the Council Cham- 31. 2) Eliminate the requirement for 2) Eliminate the requirement for Scheduled at Library Section 17.02C of the Land Use Section 17.02E of the Land Use bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East parking on the Auxiliary Parking Ordinance. Ordinance requires parking on the Auxiliary Parking SCOTCH PLAINS – Area resi- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at Ordinance. Ordinance for park- Lot Site that was used to supple- Lot Site that was used to supple- ing calculated for proposed utili- a minimum of 1 off-street loading dents are invited to enroll in a two- 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- ment parking on the Bank Site space. No loading space is pro- ment parking on the Bank Site day AARP Defensive Driving ing appeals for variance from the require- zation of the Premises is 36. Pro- and allow an application for de- and allow an application for de- posed is 31. posed. course to be presented Wednesday ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- velopment to proceed with re- Section 17.04A of the Land Use velopment to proceed with re- nance. Section 17.04A of the Land Use spect to that site seeking permis- spect to that site seeking permis- and Thursday, October 13 and 14, Ordinance. Ordinance requires Ordinance. Ordinance requires Ross Rosen, 166 Mountain Avenue, sion to construct a three-story a minimum parking space width sion to construct a three-story from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the seeking permission to use the building for a minimum parking space width mixed use building thereon with mixed use building thereon with of 9 feet. Proposed is 8 feet. of 9 feet. Proposed is 8.5 feet. Scotch Plains Public Library, lo- the offices of one full time acupuncturist retail use on the first floor, resi- Section 17.04A of the Land Use retail use on the first floor, resi- and a second part-time acupuncturist work- Section 17.04A of the Land Use dential units on the second and dential units on the second and cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Ordinance. Ordinance requires Ordinance. Ordinance requires ing approximately 20 hours per week in- third floors and enclosed parking a minimum parking space length third floors and enclosed parking Successful completion of the cluding their support staff and permission a minimum parking space length on grade. on grade. of 20 feet. Proposed is 15 feet 5 of 20 feet. Proposed is 17 feet 10 two-day program may qualify the to use a portion of the basement for such inches. participant for an insurance reduc- use as well as permission to erect a free inches. Variances, waivers or exceptions from Variances, waivers or exceptions from Section 17.04A of the Land Use certain site plan details or relief from re- Section 17.05C of the Land Use certain site plan details or relief from re- tion, as well as excuse points from standing sign. Applicant seeks variance Ordinance. Ordinance requires from section 11.11, 12.04C and 16.04 of Ordinance. Ordinance requires quirements may be sought as appropri- quirements may be sought as appropri- any motorist’s record. a minimum parallel parking space ate. a minimum access aisle width of ate. the land use ordinance. The property is 24 feet. Proposed is 22.5 feet. A $10 charge for the instruc- located in an RM-8 zone that does not length of 23 feet. Proposed is 20 Plans and application are on file in the Plans and application are on file in the feet. Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Section 11.25G1 of the Land Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North tional material and certification permit office use or allow for any signage. Use Ordinance. Ordinance lim- Variances, waivers or exceptions from Section 11.25G1 of the Land Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be made payable directly to Use Ordinance. Ordinance lim- may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 its the habitable floor area de- may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 certain site plan details or relief from re- voted to residential use(s) to two- AARP on the first day of the pro- quirements may be sought as appropri- its the habitable floor area de- A.M. to 4:30 P.M. A.M. to 4:30 P.M. voted to residential use(s) to two- thirds (2/3) of the total habitable gram. Registration is limited to 25 ate. Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire floor area of the building or struc- Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire participants. Plans and application are on file in the thirds (2/3) of the total habitable Buttermore and Attenasio, Buttermore and Attenasio, floor area of the building or struc- ture containing said residential Individuals may call the library’s office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Attorney for Applicant, use(s). Proposed habitable floor Attorney for Applicant, Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and ture containing said residential A & R Westfield Broad Street, L.L.C., A & R Westfield Broad Street, L.L.C., front desk at (908) 322-5007 to use(s). Proposed habitable floor area devoted to residential use(s) may be seen Monday through Friday from 445 E. Broad Street, is 90.8%. 445 E. Broad Street reserve a spot. They may also call 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. area devoted to residential use(s) P.O. Box 2189 P.O. Box 2189 is 68%. Section 17.10C of the Land Use the library for further information Lori A. Boyd, Secretary Westfield, New Jersey 07091-2189 Ordinance. Ordinance provides Westfield, New Jersey 07091-2189 and directions. Board of Adjustment B. Applicant is also seeking an 908-232-0292 that the maximum level of illumi- 908-232-0292 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $31.11 amendment to the Site Plan Ap- 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $102.51 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $115.26 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS reproducing equipment utilized by the County and handling planning and all Specialized Hospital for its operation. related matters concerning the equipment. (2) The Director of the Division of Hospital Maintenance will provide for the internal ORDINANCE NO. : 604-2004 organization of the Division and assign and delegate work of the Division among Intro Date: 9/30/04 ARTICLE XXIII, Department of Runnells Specialized Hospital its employees; install and maintain such administrative and financial controls and Amended 11-17-1986 by Ord. No. 257; 9-10-1987 by Ord. No. 275; 7-14-1988 by Ord. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced procedures as may be required for efficient management of the Division, No. 301; 7-18-1991 by Ord. No. 337; 6-20-2002 by Ord. No 553] and passed on the first reading at a REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen including budget preparation activities, properties and equipment; prepare and Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 30th day of September, § 1-132. General purpose; Administrator; Associate Administrator; departmen- submit such reports and recommendation with respect to the conduct, function- 2004, and that said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage tal organization. ing and work of the Division as may be required. at a meeting of said Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, A. Runnells Specialized Hospital shall be and shall constitute a Department of the C. Division Organization. Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 14th of October, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter County of Union for the purpose of planning, coordinating and supervising the (1) Within the Division, there shall be the following Bureaus: as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested administration of medical services, nursing services and professional/support ser- (a) Bureau of General Trades. therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. vices as hereinafter provided. The Director shall be the head of the Department and (b) Bureau of Stationary Engineers. A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public shall be responsible to the County Manager for its operation. The Director of the (2) Bureau Chief. The Chief of each Bureau shall be the head of the bureau and shall notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County Runnells Specialized Hospital shall also be known as the “Administrator.” be responsible to the Director of the Division of Hospital Maintenance. of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the B. In matters relating to hospital governance, the Board of Chosen Freeholders shall be (3) Bureau of General Trades’ functions shall include providing technical and members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office construed as the governing body of the Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union mechanical services for the safe and efficient operation of heating, ventilating, of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, County. To assist the Board to discharge its responsibilities therein, an Advisory air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems at Runnells Specialized Hos- Elizabeth, New Jersey. Board of Managers may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Article 25 pital). Sharda Badri, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of this Code. (4) Bureau of Stationary Engineers’ functions shall include maintaining and operat- C. The policies of the hospital will be proposed and approved periodically in a manner ing the heating, ventilating, air-conditioning systems at Runnells Specialized ORDINANCE NO: 604-2004 consistent with the provision of this Code. The Board shall promote cooperation with Hospital). DATE OF INTRO: 9/30/2004 health services, planning agencies, community agencies and community services. § 1-115. General purpose; departmental organization. [Amended 9-14-2000 by Ord. No. 515] AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED A. There shall be a Department of Operations and Facilities for the purpose of repairing D. The Administrator shall be directly responsible for the following functions: “UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE” and maintaining all property and facilities owned and operated by Union County, (1) Organizing, directing and supervising the overall activities of the hospital to conducting essential operations for the County of Union, including overseeing the BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the ensure an effective and efficient operating organization. operational services of fleet management, printing and duplicating and telecommu- Administrative Code of the County of Union is hereby amended in the attached (2) Developing and maintaining effective liaison with community groups and organi- nications services. particulars. zations and governmental bodies. B. Department head. The Director of the Department of Operations and Facilities shall This Ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. (3) Ensuring that all units are in compliance with orders and/or regulations issued by be the head of the Department and shall be responsible to the County Manager for The Clerk of the Board shall be and is hereby directed to publish a notice in the the Administrator and by duly constituted governmental agencies. the Department’s operation. The Director of the Department of Operations and appropriate newspaper of such introduction and holding a public hearing on October 14, (4) Being responsible for both program and facility planning and providing guidance Facilities may also be the director of a division within the Department of Operations 2004 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk of all on the overall procedures and policies of the hospital, including the making of and Facilities. Municipalities located within the County of Union. specific recommendations and suggestions concerning the same, particularly C. The Department of Operations and Facilities shall include the following divisions: with respect to the quality of patient care, admission procedures, program service Bold & Brackets = Deleted (1) The Division of Operations. planning and the marketing of hospital facilities. Underlining = New Text (2) The Division of Building Services. (5) Being responsible for the maintenance and operation of a hospital communica- (3) [The Division of Runnells Maintenance.] § 1-117. Division of Building Services. tions systems and network. A. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of The Department of Operations (6) Being responsible for the maintenance and operation of a hospital risk manage- [§ 1-118. Division of Runnells Maintenance. and Facilities, the Division of Building Services’ functions and responsibilities shall ment program and for accident prevention and to administer a safety control A. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of The Department of include providing general building maintenance to all County buildings, (with the program, including the implementation of all appropriate safety measures to Operations and Facilities, the Division of Runnells Maintenance’s functions exception of Runnells Specialized Hospital) including the functions of stationary protect patients, public employees and visitors from accident or injury while upon and responsibilities shall include: engineers, custodial maintenance and general trades, and providing for the opera- the grounds or within the facility and to review and analyze all accident informa- (1) Providing custodial and janitorial services for Runnells Hospital. tion, repairs and maintenance of County-owned vehicles. tion and records. (2) Providing technical and mechanical services for the safe and efficient B. Division head. The Director of the Division of Building Services shall be the head of (7) Being responsible for the administration and operation of the quality assurance operation of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical the Division and shall be responsible to the Director of the Department of Operations program and providing for an effective utilization review. [Added 2-25-1999 by systems of Runnells Hospital. and Facilities for its operation. The Director of the Division of Building Services may Ord. No. 493] B. Director of the Division of Runnells Maintenance. be the Director of the Department of Operations and Facilities. (8) Being responsible for an effective program of preventative maintenance, equip- (1) Division head. The Director of the Division of Runnells Maintenance shall C. Division Organization. ment management, waste management, housekeeping, as well as compliance be the head of the Division and shall be responsible to the Director of The (1) Within the Division, there shall be the following Bureaus: with all local, State and Federal Codes for buildings and grounds. Department of Operations and Facilities for its operation. (a) Bureau of Custodial Maintenance. (9) Performing such other duties as may be required by the County Manager. (2) The Director of the Division of Runnells Maintenance will provide for the (b) Bureau of General Trades. E. Associate Administrator. The Associate Administrator of the Department of Runnells internal organization of the Division and assign and delegate work of the (c) Bureau of Stationary Engineers. Specialized Hospital shall [Added 9-14-2000 by Ord. No. 515]: Division among its employees; install and maintain such administrative (d) Bureau of Telecommunications. (1) Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator of the Department of and financial controls and procedures as may be required for efficient (2) Bureau Chief. The Chief of each Bureau shall be the head of the bureau and shall Runnells Specialized Hospital, assist in the orderly and efficient administration of management of the Division, including budget preparation activities, prop- be responsible to the Director of the Division of Building Services. the Department of Runnells Specialized Hospital, performing whatever supervi- erties and equipment; prepare and submit such reports and recommenda- (3) Bureau of Custodial Maintenance’s functions shall include: sory or administrative duties the Administrator of Runnells Specialized Hospital tion with respect to the conduct, functioning and work of the Division as (a) Providing custodial and janitorial services for all County buildings (with the deems necessary and proper. may be required.] exception of Runnells Specialized Hospital). (2) Serve as Acting Administrator of the Department of Runnells Specialized § 1-137.1. Division of Ancillary Services. (4) Bureau of General Trades’ functions shall include providing technical and Hospital during the temporary absence or disability of the Administrator of the A. Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator of Runnells Specialized mechanical services for the safe and efficient operation of heating, ventilating, Department of Runnells Specialized Hospital. Hospital, the Division of Ancilliary Service’s functions and responsibilities shall air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems of County buildings (with the F. Within the Department, there shall be the following Divisions: include: exception of Runnells Specialized Hospital). (1) The Division of Nursing Services. (1) Providing custodial and janatorial services for Runnells Specialized Hospital. (5) Bureau of Stationary Engineers’ functions shall include maintaining and operat- (2) The Division of Medical Services. (2) Providing for upkeep and maintenance of store room for Runnells Specialized ing the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems in all County buildings (3) The Division of Professional and Support Services. Hospital. (with the exception of Runnells Specialized Hospital). (4) The Division of Hospital Finance. [Added 9-14-2000 by Ord. No. 515] (3) Providing for laundry services for Runnells Specialized Hospital. (6) The Bureau of Telecommunications’ functions shall include: (5) The Division of Hospital Maintenance. (4) Providing for transportation services for Runnells Specialized Hospital. (a) Handling all requests for telephone, radio, public address and intercommu- (6) The Division of Ancillary Services. (5) Providing for telephone services for Runnells Specialized Hospital. nications services made by officials of the County, planning service needs § 1-137. Division of Hospital Maintenance. (6) Providing for wheelchair repair for Runnells Specialized Hospital. and ordering equipment. A. Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator of Runnells Specialized B. Director of the Division of Ancillary Services. (b) Being responsible for the design and implementation of all new and changed Hospital, the Division of Hospital Maintenance’s functions and responsibilities shall (1) Division head. The Director of the Division of Ancillary Services shall be the head radio, television and audio systems utilized by the County and handling all include: of the Division and shall be responsible to the Administrator of Runnells Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation related matters (1) Providing technical and mechanical services for the safe and efficient operation Specialized Hospital for its operation. concerning the County’s equipment. of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems of (2) The Director of the Division of Ancillary Services will provide for the internal (c) Providing for the repair and preventive maintenance of all radio, public Runnells Specialized Hospital. organization of the Division and assign and delegate work of the Division among address and audio systems. intercommunication systems and other elec- (2) Providing for stationary engineers for the efficient operation of Runnells Special- its employees; install and maintain such administrative and financial controls and tronic equipment. ized Hospital. procedures as may be required for efficient management of the Division, (d) Operating all telephone switches and maintaining up-to-date information B. Director of the Division of Hospital Maintenance. including budget preparation activities, properties and equipment; prepare and pertaining to telephone numbers of using employees and offices. (1) Division head. The Director of the Division of Hospital Maintenance shall be the submit such reports and recommendation with respect to the conduct, function- (e) Operating, coordinating and scheduling the County television system. head of the Division and shall be responsible to the Administrator of Runnells ing and work of the Division as may be required. (f) Being responsible for the design and implementation of all new and changed 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $393.21 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 13

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-17 SMITH INTERCEPTS, GRABS TD PASS; LOCKERY, TD Cougars, Ingram Sprint Past Raider Football Boys, 28-14

By DAVID B. CORBIN 1. Entering the game for the first time difficulty containing Drechsel’s de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with about a minute-and-a-half left in ceptive quarterback draw that earned Running back Jamal Ingram and the first half, Ingram returned a punt him 101 yards on nine carries and quarterback Chris Drechsel, behind 41 yards for a touchdown (TD) then Ingram’s swift outside moves that the brilliant blocking of their offen- added TD runs of three and one yards netted him 79 yards on 12 carries, not sive line, led the 3-1 Cranford High in the second half while Drechsel had counting his punt return. Drechsel School football team past host Scotch a 49-yard TD in the first half. also completed four passes for 57 Plains-Fanwood, 28-14, on October The Raiders’ defensive line had yards with one interception. Addi- tionally, the Raiders’ special teams were beaten to the punch consistently. “We were not playing good special teams at all,” said Raider Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. “We try to play a lot David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times of young guys, get them in the game UNION COUNTY TENNIS CHAMPIONS…Blue Devil Rachel Louie, left, and her partner Kim Morawski won the Union on that and we are not getting it done. County second doubles title. Blue Devil Lane Maloney, right, and her partner Jessica Bender won the first doubles title. We as coaches have to get the people out there who are going to make the BENDER, MALONEY, LOUIE, MORAWSKI WIN TITLES plays.” The Raiders had moderate success offensively, but senior halfback Lakiem Lockery was limited to 40 Kent Place Edges Blue Devils yards on 15 carries, including a one- yard TD run. Fullback Anthony Curry rushed nine times for 62 yards and had a 10-yard reception that set up the Raiders’ first TD. Quarterback Dan For County Tennis Crown LaForge completed five of 14 pass attempts for 74 yards, including one By DAVID B. CORBIN Seeded second at second doubles, In the semis, they stopped Raiders interception. Wide receiver Sean Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil freshman Kim Morawski Courtney Burke and Karina Smith had two receptions for 47 yards, Kent Place held off a strong chal- and junior Rachel Louie seemed to be Gotliboym, who finished fourth in including a 35-yard TD reception, lenge from the Westfield High School breezing to victory in the finals against the UCT. Earlier, Burke and NJ Sport Pics (www.njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times and had a crucial interception in the girls to win its third straight Union GL Highlanders Jean Namkung and Gotliboym blanked Melissa Malapit BRINGING DOWN A COUGAR…Raiders Sean Smith, No. 80, and Anthony first quarter that killed a Cougar scor- County Tournament (UCT) tennis title Tina Chou, winning the first set, 6-3, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Curry, No. 32, bring down Cougar receiver Chris Brown. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 at Donald Van Blake Tennis Center in but struggled to win the sec- Plainfield on October 4. Kent Place ond set in a, 7-6 (9-7) DELDUCA SCORES TOUCHDOWN, POWER INTERCEPTS took top honors at second and third tiebreaker. singles and finished with a total of 72 “We really didn’t play our points while the Blue Devils, who game in the first part of the entered three teams into the finals, second set. We started push- MX Shabazz Bulldogs Wear swept the doubles to total 64 points. ing and that’s definitely not Top-seeded Blue Devils Jessica our game,” said Louie who Bender and Lane Maloney dropped was also upset about her their first set to Governor Livingston’s double faulting in the second Jess Baroff and Jen Bernston, 3-6, in set. “Kim brought me back Down Devil Grid Men, 19-7 the first doubles finals but got their up. It feels amazing!” coordination together to win the sec- In conversations between By DAVID B. CORBIN first half – 35 rushing and 39 passing Moye chugged 133 yards on 20 ond set in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (7-5), then games, “We mainly just build Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times – and was limited to 15 yards rushing rushes. Bulldog quarterback Jamil wore them down in the final set, 6-1. each other up. We don’t put A hard-nosed rushing effort by full- and 31 passing in the second half. Phelps completed four of nine pass Last year, Maloney won the UCT title each other down,” said back Derrell Moye that opened the Senior tight end Bryan Power, who attempts for 63 yards, including the at second doubles and Bender won Morawski. “Sometimes, we door for two breakaway touchdown also had an interception late in the 22-yard TD strike to Jihad Springer the title at third singles in 2002. talk about strategies, whether (TD) runs and a 22-yard TD pass re- first half, provided most of the of- in the second quarter. Tarrence Will- Bender and Maloney defeated to lob, hit at the net or who to ception earned the Malcolm X. fense with four receptions for 53 iams had a 38-yard TD run in the first Aileen Marcantonio and Jen Hughes stay away from. We did it Shabazz football team a 19-7 victory yards. Quarterback Mike Patella com- quarter and Samuel Johnson added a (Roselle Catholic) then, in the together!” over Westfield in Newark on Septem- pleted seven of 13 passes for 77 yards. 45-yard TD run in the final quarter. quarterfinals, erased Jessica Previously, Morawski and ber 30. The 2-2 Bulldogs amassed 246 Senior halfback Tom DelDuca scored The Bulldogs’ first TD came when Fernandez and Lauren Leleiko (Sum- Louie topped Laine Adams rushing yards on 32 plays and four his third TD of the season with a one- they got great field position on the mit), 6-2, 6-1, to advance to the semis and Laura Kwitnicki (Sum- pass completions for 63 yards to chew yard plunge in the second quarter. Westfield 38-yard line and Williams where they defeated Lisette LaForge mit) then blanked Amanda David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times up the clock on the 0-3 Blue Devils. Defensively, Terron Rogers recorded slid past some Blue Devil defenders and Kristina Jimenez (Roselle Park), Brief and Jessica Flammia SECOND PLACE…Blue Devil Lisa Aliche Westfield totaled 74 yards in the a 13-yard sack. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 6-3, 6-2. (Johnson) in the quarterfinals. placed second at third singles. WINTER INDOOR TENNIS 2005 Copper Springs Indoor Tennis Facility is under new & dynamic management. Our updated facility features newly resurfaced tennis courts, updated locker rooms & pleasant climate control. Our Entire Indoor Tennis Facility Is Available For Rental Friday & Saturday Evenings. Entertain family & friends while playing tennis! Reservations accepted. Winter Tennis Clinics • 7 Days a Week • All Ages, All Levels • Top Tennis Pros Instruct All Clinics • Develop & Enhance Your Game • Sign Up Now Adult Contract Time • Limited space available. Discover What Some Westfield Residents Already Know! 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By FRED LECOMTE Impressive offensive play backed By DAVID B. CORBIN teammate Catherine Cordeiro at 8.1 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times up by solid defense, the Raiders be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Sussman, whose unique routine Another display of strong defense gan to control the game and mounted Blue Devil Claire Macdonald and earned her a 7.95. Lewandowski per- and two quick strikes in the second a constant invasion of the Panther Viking Alyssa Lewandowski each formed elegant high full-twisting half spelled shutout as the 6-1-1 domain in the second half. They beat won two events and placed second in leaps with an impressive double stag Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School their opponents to the ball. Leaped another as the Westfield High School handstand, back handsprings and a girls soccer team dazzled No.7 higher for headers and set up their gymnastics team topped Union round off to a back tuck dismount. Bridgewater-Raritan, 2-0, in Scotch plays. Allie Hambleton whizzed a Catholic, 97.1-93.6, in Scotch Plains Highlighted by back layout and Plains on October 2. shot over the crossbar. Minutes later, on September 30. Competing in all- back tuck somersaults and handstand The Raiders got a spectacular per- Jessie Sapienza charged forward from four events, Macdonald finished with formance from sophomore goalie the right side and zipped the ball to a 33.4 all-around score. Lauren Mains who held off a barrage Lisa Carmada who flew down the left The Blue Devils, competing in only of shots with 13 saves to earn her side. From there, Carmada curled the their second meet of the season, swept fourth shutout. Lisa Carmada and Tri- ball into the right side of the net to the first event, the vault, with Captain Jenna Balestriere both hit the give the Raiders a 1-0 lead with 10:18 Macdonald capturing first with an mark with sizzling goals. showing on the clock. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 8.3 mark. Jessica Sussman was sec- “We knew that we had to come out Continuing their dominance, the PRESSING THE ATTACK…Junior midfielder Kelly Rigano, No. 21, sparkled ond at 8.1 and Christina Cordeiro and play 80 minutes of solid soccer Raider offense pressed the attack and against BridgeH2O. Lisa Carmada and Jenna Balestriere felled the Panthers with was third at 7.9. Macdonald won the against a very good team and today reaped gold two minutes later when two goals in Scotch Plains on Oct. 2. event performing a handspring with a we did that,” said Raider Head Coach Balestriere performed heroics on a full-twisting dismount while Sussman Kevin Ewing. “In the first half we breakaway from the left side, drove High School Girls Local High School performed a half-on, half-off maneu- played a very balanced ball-controlled through the center and got off a wicked Girls Soccer Results: ver. game. In the second half we applied shot that rippled the upper-left side of Volleyball Results: Performing giant swings on both the pressure and knew that we were the net from six-yards out. SEPTEMBER 29: the low and high bars, Macdonald going to get a goal one way or the “We knew we did not have Lauren SEPTEMBER 29: Westfield 8, Elizabeth 0 took top honors on the uneven bars other.” Perrotta, our Tri-Captain, today to Scotch Plains-Fanwood over Marykate Luker scored two goals with a score of 8.35. Lewandowski, From the onset, both teams were mark some of their best players due to Shabazz, 25-7, 25-10 and had an assist while Aly Ludmer who did not compete in the vault, banging and jockeying for supremacy. an injury,” said sweeper Allie Zazzali. Michelle Swick had 10 service scored two goals for the 2-3-2 Blue placed second on the bars with a Neither team showed any significant “We displayed good hustle and con- aces and Vanessa Okoro notched Devils. Danni Fried, Gio Palatucci, score of 8.1. Her routine was high- dominance for the first 15 minutes; tinued to play a pressure type game. three kills, a block and an assist. Justine Palme and Erin McCarthy lighted by giant swings, although she however, despite concentrating We did a good job marking, got the OCTOBER 1: also scored a goal. did miss her difficult front somer- heavily on defense, the Raiders had ball out and worked well playing 50/ Scotch Plains-Fanwood over OCTOBER 1: sault dismount. Blue Devil Julia several frontal attacks using both sides 50 ball and possession. All of that I Edison, 25-18, 25-15 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 8, Newark Valentin took third at 7.9. of the field to fire off nine shots on believe was critical in winning the Michelle Regg had seven assists East Side 0 “Claire has beautiful elegance. goal that were halted by keeper Jen game for us. Our midfielders came up and five aces for the 4-2 Raiders. The 5-1-1 Raiders had a field day She’s solid. What we are going to Truss. big and of course Mains came up with Rahway over Union Catholic, 25- with Kelly Rigano, Monique Morales, work with her is to really, really stick David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times “Our defense was just so solid and another great performance.” 20, 25-21 Julie Meurer, Hailey Mroczek, Lauren every move. As the season goes on, Blue Devil Claire Macdonald The Vikings suffered their first we are going to put in more difficult they never were given the opportu- BrH2O 0 0 0 Mains, Bridget Cornwall, Allie nity to fire off wide open shots,” said Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 2 2 Mountain Valley Conference loss Zazzali and Ashley Jacobi all netting moves,” said Blue Devil Head Coach pirouettes, Lewandowski’s routine Mains. “Defensively, we accom- since 1999, which happened to be goals. Melissa Bryan. also earned her top honors on the plished what we wanted. We took the to Rahway. OCTOBER 2: Lewandowski reigned supreme on floor exercises with an 8.75. Blue game to them, pushed the ball up to See it all on the Web! OCTOBER 4: Union Catholic 7, Union 0 the balance beam with a score of Devil Amanda Diaz placed second at our forwards and opened up a lot of www.goleader.com Westfield over Linden, 25-10, 25- Danielle Chapla netted two goals 8.75, followed by Macdonald at 8.35, 8.5 and Viking Kristy Napolitano, scoring opportunities.” 13 and two assists while Amanda Pitts performing a back handspring to a Jillian Olsen and Paige and Stephanie Arrojado each scored PUBLIC NOTICE catch handstand, took third with a Roudebush each notched three kills two goals. TOWN OF WESTFIELD score of 8.45. and Molly Williams had six aces Pingry 6, Westfield 1 RESOLUTION Blue Devil Jenna Skoller scored a and six assists. Danni Fried scored for Westfield. 2004-315 7.9 on the floor and a 7.35 on the bars, No. 17 Union Catholic over No. Governor Livingston 1, Cranford 0 Code Review & Town Property Com- Valentin also scored a 7.85 on vault 14 Hunterdon Central, 19-25, 25- Chrissie Sidie scored for the 8-0 mittee and a 7.3 on floor and Ally Psyhojas 23, 25-22 Highlanders. September 28, 2004 scored a 7.8 on beam. Napolitano Megan Conheeney notched 13 OCTOBER 4: WHEREAS, there is a need to replace also had a high mark of 7.95 on the kills and had 11 digs while Nicole Westfield 9, Newark East Side 0 the air handler and to demolish the electri- beam. Palumbo had 12 digs, seven kills cal wiring on the second floor of the mu- Megan Kealy fired in three goals nicipal building, and Somewhat disappointed with her and six blocks for the Vikings. for Westfield. WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:11-5(1a-ii) pro- team’s performance, coach Bryan Cranford over Scotch Plains- Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2, Kearny vides that a contract may be awarded commented, “Some of my starters Fanwood, 25-18, 25-20 1 without public advertising for bids if the are hurt, so that’s bringing our score Joscelyn Chang had three blocks subject matter consists of an extraordi- Jessie Sapienza scored off a feed nary unspecifiable service; and down. I think we can get higher. Our and two aces while Elaine Piniat from Kelly Rigano in overtime for WHEREAS, a proposal by Quality Ser- heads need to be in this a little bit notched three kills for the Raiders. the 7-1-1 Raiders. Allie Hambleton vice Associates Inc. has been examined more. I need to see my girls upping also netted a goal and Lauren Mains and found to be consistent with the re- the ante in putting in more difficult quirements of aforesaid project; and PUBLIC NOTICE made 19 saves. WHEREAS, Quality Service Associates movements. This was our second Inc. is willing to perform aforesaid update meet. We will be scoring higher in the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Governor Livingston 10, North for $24,395.00; and PLANNING BOARD Plainfield 0 future.” Chrissie Sidie had five goals and WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- Notice is hereby given that on October nancial Officer, certifying the availability of 27, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. in the Borough Hall two assists. adequate funds for this contract, prepared of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North in accordance with NJAC 5:30-1.10, has Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE been furnished to the Town Clerk. Expen- the Planning Board will hold a public hear- diture of funds pursuant to this contract is ing for an addition at 85 Hunter Avenue, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD to be charged to Special Ordinance 2093- Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Block PLANNING BOARD $18,920.00 and Special Ordinance 2074- 27, Lot 22 as shown on the Fanwood Tax Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- $5,475. Map. NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Sec. 84-1106(5), Variance Requested: FANWOOD after public hearing on Sep- that the Town of Westfield award a con- Side Yard Setback; Permitted: 8 feet; tember 22, 2004 granted approval to tract for to Quality Service Associates, Inc. Present: 8.8 feet; Proposed: 5 feet. Messercola Brothers for major site plan on 1 Sheridan Avenue, Roselle Park, New The application will also seek such other the property at 300 (294-306) South Av- Jersey 07204 relief as may be determined necessary at enue, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this the public hearing based upon review of 91, Lot 1 & 2. contract is awarded without competitive the application or amendment(s) to the Documents pertaining to this applica- bidding as a “Extraordinary Unspecifiable application. tion are available for public inspection at Service” under the provisions of the Local All interested persons may be present Borough Hall during normal business Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1a- and heard. hours. ii). The file pertaining to this application is Mr. Robert H. Kraus, Esq. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the available for public inspection during nor- Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth proper Town Officials be authorized to mal business hours from the Secretary of 328 Park Avenue effect whatever actions are necessary in the Board at the Administration Office of P.O. Box 310 the execution and discharge of this con- the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-0310 tract. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. For BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Charles & Pamela Guiliani Messercola Brothers Building copy of this resolution shall be published in 85 Hunter Avenue Company, Inc. The Westfield Leader as a public notice of Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 89 East Drive the action in accordance with NJSA 1 T - 10/7/04, The Times Fee: $27.03 Watchung, New Jersey 07069 40A:11-5. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 1 T - 10/7/04, The Times Fee: $21.93 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $45.39 Viking Kristy Napolitano WBA BASKETBALL IN-TOWN REG ISTRA TIO N INFORMATION The Westfield B asketball Association will be converting to an On-Line R egistration Process for the upcoming 2004-2005 basketball season. We will encourage you to register your children for both our In-Town and our Travel programs on the World Wide Web.

Please go to the WBA website to register.WWW.WESTFIELDNJ.COM/WBA . If necessary copy to browser. https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/westfieldbasketball/2004/Welcome.html

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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 15 Local High School SEAMON SCORES 2, SILVEIRA HITS 1 Boys Soccer Results: SEPTEMBER 29: Scotch Plains-Fanwood 6, East Side 1 Hot Soccer Vikings Butt Sean Young hit two goals, Billy Albizati and Sean McNelis each had a goal and two assists for the Raiders Roselle Ram Boys, 3-0 while Jarek Cohen and Chris Annese each scored a goal. By FRED LECOMTE first goal from inside the box 7:55 into the Elizabeth 2, Westfield 1 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times game on an assist from Michel Bento to Tom Parkinson scored the Blue A no mercy attack, impressive defense give the Vikings a 1-0 lead. Seamon got a Devils’ goal. backed by excellent goalkeeping can de- feed from Chris Esperon, wove around OCTOBER 2: scribe the, 6-0 Union Catholic High School the goalie and notched his second goal at Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2, soccer boys as they dazed Roselle, 3-0, in the 37-minute mark. Bridgewater-Raritan 1 Scotch Plains on October 1. The Vikings “Most teams are big and physical that The 7-2, No. 17 Raiders received lit up the scoreboard with three goals in play kick and run,” explained Seamon. goals from Sean Young and Terrence the first half. Viking junior striker Mike “We pretty much have good players in Charles to overcome the No. 12 Pan- Seamon, who has 14 goals and four as- every position. We settle the game down sists thus far, led the surge with two goals and making accurate passes, therefore we thers. Goalie Brian Meredith made and assisted Rai Silveira, who zinged in get easy goals and the victories.” five saves. the third. The Viking 4-4-2 forward striking OCTOBER 4: From the opening whistle, the Vikings forces including senior Marco Kearny 1, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 0 displayed offensive fury and launched 11 Messerocola, Brian Kratky and Silveira Kardinal Gonzalo Dapla scored in shots on goal in the first half. Viking continued to press the attack. From that the first half. keepers Chris Vargo and Chris Chaban point on, Seamon took over and fired a Westfield 0, Newark East Side 0 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times combined for eight saves in the game. wicked shot to the foot of forward Silveira A MASSIVE BLUE DEVIL PACK…A massive flow of Blue Devil boys and girls begin the cross-country race with Plainfield “We’re putting the ball down on the who rifled a shot from 18-yards out into Jeff Greenlaw made 13 saves for at Tamaques Park in Westfield. Both Blue Devil teams swept the Cardinals, 15-50. the Blue Devils ground and moving it around very well,” the upper-right side of the net. said Viking Head Coach Joe DeOlivera. “We’re off to a good start and it’s a Union Catholic 4, Somerville 0 “Our midfield attackers know how to pleasure to play with these guys. They’re Mike Seamon booted in three goals PERRELLA CROSSES IN 15:38 AT TAMAQUES PARK hold the ball and they’re very patient. Of really picking it up,” said Brian DeOlivera for the 7-0 Vikings and Mike Cunha course, everyone defensively is looking after the game. “We practice so hard that it added the fourth goal. for Seamon, so that allows our forwards makes the games very enjoyable to play. the availability to be open.” Accurate passing is key to our success. Blue Devils Rap Union According to DeOlivera, Seamon has Additionally, we play on the ground with Blue Devil Boys, Girls Sweep not only led the team in scoring but is an the person holding the ball limiting to no In Field Hockey, 1-0 excellent motivator and has brought the more than two seconds or they’re likely to The 3-3 Westfield High School field team to life. lose it. We need to pass it among us while “This is a competitive team whereby limiting the touches to no more than five or hockey team shutout (1-7) Union, 1- every player is concerned about their per- we get yelled at. We could be winning by 0 in Westfield on October 1. Blue Plainfield, 15-50, in XC Meet formance and maintaining their positions, seven goals. We never get a big head. We Devil midfielder Liz Trimble scored which ultimately makes a good team,” know there are still very good teams ahead an unassisted goal early in the second said Olivera. “There is a lot of talent on of us and we talk about that before games. half. By DAVID B. CORBIN nior Annie Onishi crossed first in the Stewart Memorial Invitational by this team. The only thing we are lacking Our goal is to get into the second round of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times girls’ race with a time of 19:49. crossing first in the 3.2-mile course in is the physical aspect of the game and you the State championship and the semifinal Perrella Gets First In a short period of time, Westfield Following Perrella, Kris Kagan fin- 16:38 again ahead of Taylor. need that against certain teams that you round of the counties.” High School junior Jeff Perrella has ished second at 16:24, Robert As to his vast improvements in his play. Technically, we’re all there.” Roselle 0 0 0 At Shore Coaches burst onto the radar screen of who to Broadbent was third at 16:30 and Jay times as well as the team’s, Perrella Seamon smoked the Ram net with the Union Catholic 3 0 3 watch as far as boys cross-country Hoban crossed fourth at 16:35 fol- explained, “That was a really big thing Westfield High School junior goes. Perrella and the rest of the Blue lowed by Mike Gorski at 16:41, Ameer for us, placing second in the Stewart Jeff Perrella continued to get his Devil boys have become a formi- Rogers at 17:08 and Scott Steinberg Memorial. We ran really well. That’s name known by placing first with dable force in Union County and have at 17:29. After Onishi, a pack of Blue what put us in the top-20. I’m just a time of 16:30 in the B Division of recently cracked into The Star-Led- Devil girls swarmed across the finish trying to run as fast as I can. I’m really the Shore Coaches Invitational ger top-20. line with Jen Danielsson taking sec- hoping that our team does well, be- cross-country meet at Holmdel Perennially a county and sectional ond at 20:05, Anne Siwulec getting cause we have a lot of talent. We all Park on October 2. power, the Blue Devil girls joined third at 21:01, Rachel Barrett fourth have been running really fast. It’s a The Westfield boys finished fifth with the boys, each to record a, 15-50, at 21:02, Meg Driscoll fifth at 21:02, real deep team.” with a total of 168 while the Scotch sweep of Plainfield on the three-mile Rose Driscoll sixth at 21:03 and Kim The Blue Devil girls had four of Plains-Fanwood boys finished course at Tamaques Park in Westfield Legones seventh at 21:14. their top-seven runners out of the 22nd with a total of 512 in the C on September 29. The win upped the On September 18, the Westfield lineup in the Stewart Invitational but, Division. The Westfield girls placed girls’ regular-season record to 6-0 boys and Perrella, with a time of along with the boys, have been eying 10th with a total of 281 and the while the boys improved to 5-1. 17:35, eight seconds ahead of Dale the challenge offered at the Shore Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls Perrella, running far in front the en- Taylor of North Hunterdon, took first Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park placed fifth in the C Division with tire race, soared across the finish line in the Junior Division of the New on October 2. a total of 151. first with blazing time of 15:38. Se- Jersey Catholic Track Conference “I’m happy with the progress of Bernie Magee Class Meet at our girls. Our times have been im- Warinanco Park in Roselle. Then on proving,” said Blue Devil girls Head September 25, he helped his team Coach Thom Hornish. take second in the A Division of the “It’s been a lot a fun and, for the upcoming race, we all have been Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times County High School working hard and hope to show really BE AWARE OF NO. 8…Union Catholic junior striker Mike Seamon, No. 8, strikes well. Maybe move up in the top-20 fear into the hearts of the competition. Seamon smoked the net with two goals, his Football Results: standings,” said Perrella. 14th of the season, to lead the Vikings past Roselle, 3-0, in Scotch Plains on Oct. 1 Elizabeth 23, Linden 0 David Newsome had a 23-yard TD reception and returned a fumble 60 yards for another TD for the 4-0 Min- WBA utemen. Elizabeth 8 0 15 0 23 BASKETBALL Linden 0 0 0 0 0 TRA V EL Governor Livingston 14, Hillside 6 Quarterback Andrew Trivella hit TRY O UT nine of 11 passes for 115 yards and a TD for the 3-1 Highlanders. Chris INFORMATION Bergeski carried 14 times for 86 yards, including a 25-yard TD run. Basketball tryouts are open to all Westfield students interested in playing travel basket- Hillside 0600 6 ball in the 4th through 8th grades. Typical commitment should include at least 1 practice Gov. Livingston 7007 14 and 1 or 2 games a week. This is over and above playing in the in-town S aturday New Providence 37, Roselle Park program which is required. G ym availability dictates the amount of time each team will 14 Fullback Jim Muench rumbled 106 be assigned. In the event that you make a travel team there will be a charge of yards and had two three-yard TD $250.00 in addition to the in-town fee. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times runs. ENJOYING BEING LEADER OF THE PACK…Blue Devil Jeff Perrella re- New Providence 7 21 9 0 37 cently won the Shore Coaches B Division title at Holmdel Park. Roselle Park 0 7 0 7 14 It is mandatory that each player attend both tryout s es s ions . E xtenuating circums tances would need to be addressed on an invidualized basis. All participants need to register O N L INE P R IO R to the firs t tryout. P leas e go to the W B A webs ite to regis ter. WWW.WESTFIELDNJ.COM/WBA. 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An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Inc. (908) 654 - 6361, or you can contact Tom P ickert at wba@ westfieldnj.com WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 16 Thursday, October 7, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union Rugby Old Boys Easily Kent Place Edges Blue Devils Win Over Morris Old Boys For County Tennis Crown The Union County Rugby Football The Union Old Boys look to con- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Clubs Old Boy team came out of tinue their success with up coming retirement to vie with the Morris Old games against Old Japan and and Erin Hughes (Union Catholic) fourth UCT title with a 6-2, 6-1, vic- Boys. While these players, aged 35, Princeton. For more information re- then topped Daniello Puorro and tory. Earlier, Aliche defeated Jordan may have been playing beyond their garding the Union County Rugby Nicole King (New Providence), 6-2, Lindsay (Plainfield) in the second prime fitness days, this was made up Football Club’s, its old boys or men’s 6-1. round and Paige Geiger (Governor by the experience they brought to team, please call Chris Clark at (201) Blue Devil Lisa Aliche had a battle Livingston) to advance to the semifi- game. 213-1952, email in the third singles finals with Kent nals where she topped Stephanie Their competitive drive did not di- [email protected] or visit Place’s Lydia Bull who achieved her Amalfe (Johnson), 6-1, 6-1. minish. It was more than just a game, www.mudturtlerugby.com. Individu- Blue Devil Nikki Reich (first it was an opportunity to share stories als interested in playing rugby can singles) blanked Kristyne DeJesus with old friends, while playing the also come to their practice at 7 p.m. (Roselle), 6-0, 6-0, but was upset by sport they loved with their wives and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Unami fifth-seeded Felicia Trinh (Linden), kids rooting for them on the sideline. field located on the corner of Union 6-2, 6-4, in the quarterfinals. Blue Against Morris, the Union team Street and Lexington Avenue in Devil Michelle Morawski (second dominated and cruised to a 48-0 vic- Cranford. singles) defeated Jona Hatulan (Lin- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tory in a game with three 20-minute den), 6-2, 7-5, before being stopped GREAT EFFORT…Raider halfback Lakiem Lockery, No. 9, made a valiant leap for the goal line but was ruled out at the two-yard line. periods. Raider PAL ‘A’ Routs by Katie Bundy (Roselle Park) in the Union got two early tries by Eric quarterfinals. Kettleson and Simon Hooks and Hanover Boys, 48-8 Raider Shannon Gomes (second added a conversion and penalty kick On October 3, the Scotch Plans- singles) defeated Mary Brown by Hooks to take a 15-0 lead at the Fanwood PAL A football team uti- (Cranford), 6-1, 6-1, before being Cougars, Ingram Sprint Past end of the first period. lized a powerful running game in stopped, 6-3, 6-0, by Allie Soloman In the second period, Mike overpowering Hanover, 48-8, to im- (Kent Place) in the quarterfinals. At Raider Football Boys, 28-14 Sadowski crossed the try line. Jeff prove its record to 3-1. The Raider first doubles, Raiders Cara Hurley Kelly followed with another try that offense totaled 459 yards rushing and Liza Katz defeated Ashley Meyn CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 was converted by Hooks to take a 27- while holding Hanover to 116 total and Melissa Cortez (Union Catho- ing drive. 0 lead to the final period. yards. lic), 6-2, 6-0, before being stopped, yard TD bash with 11:03 left in the Defensively, Curry led with nine half. During that series, Lockery had In a well-executed scoring drive, Matt Berka led the Raiders with 6-1, 6-3, by GL’s Baroff and Burnston tackles from his linebacker position Simon Bintley passed to Daryn Henry 180 yards on seven carries. Berka in the quarterfinals. a 21-yard run to the two-yard line. A followed by Leroy Anglin and Mike chop block on the next play set the who dove into the try zone. Next, displayed great speed, scoring on runs TEAM TOTALS: DiNizo each with six and Kevin Ur- ball back on the 17, but Curry’s 10- Henry threw to Jack Zimmerman who of 85 and 65 yards. Andrew Brockel 1. Kent Place (KP) 72, 2. Westfield (W) ban and Dan Piccola with five tackles fought off several Morris players to ran for 63 yards, including touch- 64, 3. Governor Livingston (GL) 42, 4. yard reception three plays later David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Summit (S) 39, 5. Roselle Park (RP) 30, each. brought the ball to the one. score a try. Hooks then scored a try down runs of 40 and five yards. Mike SECOND SINGLES…Raider Shan- 6. Johnson (J) 26, 7. Oak Knoll (OK) 18, After Cougar Dan Statue inter- The Raider defense wised up to from inside his own-half. Hooks con- Ferrara also ran for 63 yards and non Gomes competed at second singles. 8. Plainfield (P) 16, 9. Scotch Plains- cepted LaForge’s pass, Cranford contain Drechsel’s QB draw, but the verted all three tries. scored on a 34-yard quarterback Fanwood (SP) and Linden (L) 15, 11. scored with 9:26 left in the first quar- Hooks, who also coaches the Men’s keeper. Other Raider touchdown runs PUBLIC NOTICE New Providence (NP) 8, 12. Union (U) 5 Cougar defense also remained stub- ter on a five-play, 62-yard drive that born and forced the Raiders to punt team, said, “It was great to brush the came from Anthony Taylor and Mike The Joint Commission on Accreditation CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: was capped by Drechsel’s 49-yard from their own 11 with slightly more cobwebs off the cleats and take the Troutman. Nick Bonadies and Josh of Healthcare Organizations will conduct First singles: Ana Mungo (S) d. Monika Young (P), 7-5, 6-2 TD run. The Raiders immediately than a minute in the half. The punt field with some old friends. It was a Ahiabor scored PATs. an accreditation survey of Associates in Defensively, Kevin Handsman re- Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery/Westfield Second singles: Allie Solomon (KP) d. answered with a 71-yard, 17-play soared directly to Ingram, who looped good day out in fine weather capped Plastic Surgical Center on Thursday, Oc- Emily Moore (S), 6-1, 6-0 march concluded by Lockery’s one- around the right side and galloped by a resounding victory. It was just covered a fumble, Ferrara and Taylor tober 14, 2004. Third singles: Bull (KP) d. Aliche, 6-2, 6-1 untouched into the end zone. like the old days except the shirts and had interceptions, Brandon Boyd re- The purpose of the survey is to evaluate First doubles: Bender and Maloney (W) corded a sack and Billy Johnston made d. Berntson and Baroff (GL), 3-6, 7-6 (7- U12 Blue Sharks Rip “It (punting directly to Ingram) shorts on some players appeared to fit the practice’s compliance with nationally a leaping pass deflection. established Joint Commission standards. 5), 6-1 wasn’t supposed to happen. And it a little more snugly than in the past!” The survey results will be used to deter- Second doubles: Louie and Kim S. Orange Girls, 2-0 happened. We worked on that all mined whether, and the conditions under Morawski (W) d. Namkung and Chou The Scotch Plains Blue Sharks U12 week. No! We didn’t want to kick to which, accreditation should be awarded to (GL), 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) Westfield PAL ‘A’ Topples the practice. Girls Inter-county soccer team ex- him. We did. We paid the price,” com- SEMIFINAL ROUND: hibited some dazzling offense early mented Cioccotelli. Anyone believing that they have perti- First singles: Mungo (S) d. Trinh (L), 4- nent and valid information about quality of 6, 6-0, 6-0; Young (P) d. Amanda Barletta in the game and then relied on an Receiving good field position early care issues and the safety of the environ- (KP), 6-2, 6-2 airtight defense to win its second- in the third quarter, the Cougars took Summit Grid Kids, 33-8 ment in which care is provided may re- Second singles: Moore (S) d. Bundy quest an interview with the representative straight game a 2-0 whitewashing of advantage and marched 62-yards on Westfield’s PAL “A” football team uprights for the two-point conver- (RP), 6-0, 6-1; Solomon (KP) d. Erica the South Mountain Giants in South nine plays, capped by Ingram’s three- improved to 3-0 on October 3 by at the time of survey. Requests must be Zaleski (J), 6-2, 6-1 sion. made in writing, and should be sent to the Third singles: Bull (KP) d. Samantha Orange on October 3 to improve to 3- yard glide into the end zone. With beating Summit, 33-8. After Ricardo Johnson rumbled Joint Commission no later than five work- Colgan (OK), 6-2, 6-0; Aliche (W) d. 1 and with its third shutout. 1:26 left in the quarter, Ingram capped Running backs Brandon Rollnick for a first down, he followed up with ing days before the survey date. The re- Amalfe (J), 6-1, 6-1 quest must also indicate the nature of the Ten minutes into the game, Jessica a 43-yard drive with his one-yard TD and Chris Rhodes combined efforts a 25-yard carry then got the job done First doubles: Bender and Maloney (W) DiGiacomo beat three defenders be- run. in the first series, but Summit held information to be provided at the interview. d. LaForge and Jiminez (RP), 6-3, 6-2; with a 19-yard TD gallop. Westfield’s Such requests should be addressed to Baroff and Burnston (GL) d. Tatum fore unselfishly feeding an open With 8:49 left in the game, the and Tyshon Allen produced a 25- defense forced a punt and Johnson Division of Accreditation Operations Reynolds and Allison Oberlander (KP), Amanda Rodriguez, who struck a Raiders chewed up 77 yards on eight yard punt. Westfield’s defense ran 61 yards to score. Rollnick ma- Account Representative 6-3, 6-2 well-placed shot into the empty goal plays, concluded by LaForge’s showed toughness with a key tackle neuvered the extra point and David Joint Commission on Accreditation of Second doubles: Namking and Chou (GL) for her team-leading third goal. Ten completion to Smith, who made a by Michael Clark and Brett Healthcare Organizations d. Alex Spicehandler and Mia Fietel (KP), Babetski later made an interception. One Renaissance Boulevard 6-3, 6-2; Kim Morawski and Louie (W) d. minutes later, Alyssa Young beat two great catch, shook off the defender DeFazio’s speed and agility shined Billups had another TD reception Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 Gotliboym and Burke (SP), 6-0, 6-0 defenders to a loose ball in front of and sped down the left side for the in the punt return. in the second half. DiIorio added the the net and connected with a hard low TD. The Joint Commission will acknowledge THIRD PLACE CONSOLATION: Rollnick and Rhodes continued extra point. Defensive linemen Matt such requests in writing or by telephone First singles: Trinh (L) d. Barletta (KP), shot. “Right now, we are not playing rushing. Jihaad Billups grabbed a Marcus, Matt Reiss and Spencer and will inform the practice of the request 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 Defense dominated the remainder with enthusiasm. We are not playing pass reception from QB Tony Cassidy and linebackers Jimmy for any interview. The practice will, in turn, Second singles: Zaleski (J) d. Bundy of the game. Melissa McKenna and with consistency. That’s our fault as DiIorio, who then tossed to Ricardo Reardon and James Diddell held notify the interviewee of the date, time, (RP), 6-1, 5-7, 6-1 Kara Gaynor shared goal-keeping coaches,” said Ciccotelli. “You can Johnson who ran it in for the TD. and place for the meeting. Third singles: Colgan (OK) d. Amalfe Summit in place. Offensive linemen This notice is posted in accordance with (J), 6-3, 6-4 duties and were flawless. Other con- lose to anybody. You can beat any- DiIorio added an extra point pass to Joe Kania, Mike Tarnofsky, Chris the Joint Commission’s requirements and First doubles: Raynolds and Oberlander tributors were: Sarah Weber, Erin body. It’s a thin line between winning Craig Dyer. Sheehan, Nick Hawkins and Ryan may not be removed before the survey is (KP) d. LaForge and Jiminez (RP), 6-2, Brown, Toni Ann Capece Lauren and losing and we are on the wrong A roughing penalty negated an Gradel opened holes allowing TJ completed. 6-1 Berk, Lauren Buckley, Emily Cohen, side of the line.” interception by DeFazio and Sum- Date Posted_September 13, 2004 Second doubles: Spicehandler and Mruz to rush. Kevin Murphy grabbed 4 T - 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 Fietel (KP) d. Gotliboym and Burke (SP), Rebecca DiGiacomo, Annie Rubin, Cranford 7 7 14 0 28 mit later scored on a pass comple- an interception. DeFazio added the & 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $150.96 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 Sarah Lazarus and Desli DeMarsico. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 7 0 7 14 tion. Summit kicked through the final TD on a 16-yard scamper.

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 17 Westfield PAL ‘D’ Rolls Over Summit Grid Kids 27-15 The Westfield PAL D football team Quarterback Nathan Mitchell handed rolled over visiting Summit, 27-15, off to halfback Paul Werner, who swept on October 3. 47 yards for the touchdown. Werner Back Colin Barber ran around line- swept right behind Zachary Chodor for men Daniel Bigelow, Michael Mondon, the point after. Alex Williams and Nicholas Ertman Back Brandon Vassallo took quar- for six yards. Fullback Brendan Dugan terback Patrick Dyer’s handoff and had two six-yard gains behind linemen dragged several defenders for a 15- Kevin Anderson and Alex McHugh. yard gain. Halfback Joseph Rinaldi added gains of seven and six yards, respectively. Dyer hit receiver Jack- WF U11 Rangers Win son O’Leary for a 16-yard gain then Two Soccer Games fullback Johnny Lanzano scampered 15 yards for the score. Vassallo con- Westfield’s U11 Rangers soccer verted the extra point following a big David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times team was victorious in its first two block by Jake Harris. WORKING ON THE AERIAL ATTACK…Blue Devil quarterback Mike Pa- games. The Rangers edged New In the second half, Westfield tella, No. 17, completed seven of 13 passes for 77 yards against Shabazz. Brunswick, 2-1, and South marched 65 yards on 12 plays for a Brunswick, 2-0. touchdown. Mitchell hit Chodor for a Against New Brunswick, Will 12-yard pass. Major runs by Rinaldi Geoghegan netted a goal in the first and an option by Mitchell set up an MX Shabazz Bulldogs Wear half. New Brunswick was awarded a 11-yard TD run by Dugan. Werner penalty kick for a tripping foul and ran behind linemen Thomas Flanigan, Down Devil Grid Men, 19-7 converted the PK to tie the game. Chris Albanese, Nicholas Colello, Westfield answered in the second half Richard Fletcher and Daniel Berke CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 VERY SUCCESSFUL START…Westfield’s U11 Rangers soccer team was vic- with Geoghegan scoring on a for the extra point. and crossed the goal line with 2:28 ter, the Bulldogs put together a six- torious in its first two games. The Rangers edged New Brunswick, 2-1, and South breakaway. Brunswick, 2-0. Linemen Michael Carlino, Anthony left in the first quarter. The Bulldogs play, 71-yard TD march, concluded Against South Brunswick at Elm Amatucci, Michael LaFace, Kyle faked a kick for the point after and with Johnson’s 45-yard sprint past Street field, both teams played good Kania and Michael D’Antico opened attempted an option play for two would be tacklers into the end zone. defense, keeping the strikers at holes for blitzing linebackers Ryan points; however, DelDuca forced the “We got to cut down on mistakes,” Westfield PAL ‘E’ Overpowers midfield. Spencer Kerkhof scored the Elliot and Ryan Bohrod. Linebacker runner to the outside and a despera- said Power. “We are making mistakes first goal on an assist by Geoghegan. Patrick Johnson had a 44-yard TD tion pass attempt failed. on key drives every single game. We After a fine punt from Goalie Adam interception. The Blue Devils’ offense showed can really turn this around. We’re a Irvington Grid Kids, 26-12 Firestone, Kerkhof returned the favor Tight end Nicholas Arnold leveled sparks of brilliance on their next se- good team.” with a touch pass to Geohegan who two Summit defenders. Defensively, ries, mixing 10 running plays with The Westfield PAL E football team yard touchdown (TD) sprint. Brian Westfield 0700 7 scored. Eric Saunders shared the goalie Dillon Rolnick, JP Gilmartin, Will four passing plays to roll 69-yards for Shabazz 6607 19 relied on a strong running game to Githens added the PAT. position in both games with Firestone. Johnston, Michael Kalimtzis, Troy the score, ending with DelDuca’s defeat Irvington, 26-12, on October Irvington responded with two out- Other Rangers contributing to the Skibitsky and John Dooley led to a plunge with 7:33 remaining in the PUBLIC NOTICE 2. Keegan Hess led all runners with side sweeps, before scoring on a 25- victories were Sean Doherty, Declan fumble recovered by Elliot. Brian half. Paul Goldweitz’s extra-point BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 100 yards rushing and two touch- yard run up the middle. The PAT Fitzmaurice, Evan Friedman, Kevin Fritz, Taylor Friss, Frankie Scalera, attempt successfully split the uprights. PLANNING BOARD downs, while backs Quinn Durcee, failed. Westfield then drove downfield Larkin, Jack Leahy, Julian Olivares, Timothy Walsh, Ryan Marsh, Austin “We mixed it up a lot. We knew they Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Kevin Mikovits, Brett Glenn, Charlie behind powerful running by QB Henry Ritter, Brendan Seery, Brian Slifer, Alec Garrity, Wil Johnston, NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF were going to play the run heavy, so we FANWOOD after public hearing on Sep- Callinan and Brian Githens all racked Charlie Callinan and back Kevin Vander Schaaf, Steven West and Thomas Ross and Justin Ricardo had tried to do a lot of play action. It seemed up solid yardage. Mikovits, with Quinn Durcee scoring tember 22, 2004 granted approval to 477 Michael Woods. open field tackles. pretty successful, but we always made Terrill Road, LLC for a circular driveway on Westfield scored on its first posses- from five yards out. The PAT failed. one big mistake on each drive, so we the property at 473 Terrill Road, Fanwood, sion, as Hess ran off tackle for a 50- Irvington answered with a perfectly New Jersey being Block 78, Lot 20. didn’t get too many points,” said Power. Documents pertaining to this applica- executed QB keeper around the left The Bulldogs barked back with a side for a 40-yard TD run, bringing Friedlander’s Seniors Sweep tion are available for public inspection at Scotch Hills Women five-play, 66-yard TD march, high- Borough Hall during normal business the score to 13-12. lighted by a screen pass from Phelps to hours. Tell Golf Results: Westfield’s front line size proved Lawrence A. Woodruff, Esq. 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QB Christian Burgdorf Delaware last Sunday by winning the Four minutes into the fourth quar- nament held September 21. punched in an extra point, closing out ting .818 by going 9-for-11. Fred 1 T - 10/7/04, The Times Fee: $18.87 FLIGHT A: final tournament to capture all three Sweeney a Pitman native hit a solid the scoring. 2004 USESS titles. Low Gross: Pat Kelk 43 Great blocking by Daniel Connolly, .800 and Bob Griffin of Willingboro Low Net: Kelk and Drina Erhard 31 Friedlander won three straight went yard four times to lead the team Second: Rosemary DeWitt 32 Micheal Hughes, Alex D’Amato and games which were all that was needed Donate Your Car FLIGHT B: Joe Scaglione provided the needed RBI production with 12. Low Gross: Carole Katz 48 to close out the tournament against Friedlander’s defense turned four running room for the offense. 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Service League to Hold than in a restaurant. Topics included: learn about people, holidays, and na- understanding the place setting, din- ture. This class will only be offered Kimberley A. Haley Fashion Show-Luncheon ner conversation, setting a proper during Session B (November 2 to SCOTCH PLAINS — The table, cutting and chewing food, or- December 12/14), Tuesdays, 4 to 4:45 Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service dering from menu, hosting and serv- p.m. Fee for all classes is $125. Space League will celebrate its 30th anni- ing guests, acceptable behavior and is limited to 10 students per class. Expect More versary this month with a fashion more. Wednesday, October 13, 5 to Bowling: Bumper Bowling– Pre- show and luncheon on Monday, Oc- 7 p.m. at Charlie Browns in Scotch K and kindergarten will be held at tober 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Scotch Plains. Registration until Friday, Oc- Linden Lanes on Wednesdays at NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE GOLD L EVEL 2003 Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. tober 1. $35 per person. 9:30 a.m. This program is for chil- Featuring the theme “Cruise into “At the Scene of the Crime” Sci- dren and mother/guardian. Same the Future Aboard the USS Thrift,” ence Workshop: A mock crime fees as above apply. the event will showcase warm and scene is examined, information is Youth Basketball Leagues: This cold weather fashions. presented in many formats and par- league is for boys and girls in grades Models will wear clothes from the ticipants solve the crime. The end three to eight. The leagues will be Service League Thrift Shop’s “De- of the program brings about a con- determined by the registration num- signer Corner” department. They will clusion to the “crime.” Ages 7 to 12. bers. Team placement requests will also showcase outerwear, business Tuesday, November 2, at Scotch not be honored. Games and prac- wear, children’s clothing and formal Hills Country Club, 3:45 to 5:45 tices will be scheduled in township wear. There will be door prizes, a p.m. Registration until Friday, Oc- school facilities. Parent coaches jewelry sale and a small art gallery on tober 15, $25 per person. needed. Officials needed. Registra- display. Cell-ebration” Science Work- tion until October 1. $50 per person. Tickets are $10 each. To purchase shop: Students will be introduced to Season will begin on or about the tickets or for more information, please cell organelles, the membrane, mi- week of November 8. A coach will call the Thrift Shop at (908) 322- tochondria, nucleus, ribosome and contact all players prior to the first 5420. more. They will imitate the action of practice. each of these parts, and focus on Central Jersey Midget Wrestling: Pianist to Entertain DNA in directing and recreating life. The SP-F Raiders Wrestling Club is Ages 7 to 12. Wednesday, Novem- open to boys and girls K-sixth At 12 O’Clock Lunch ber 3, at Scotch Hills Country Club, grades. Instructional program ac- SCOTCH PLAINS – All senior citi- 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Registration until cording to age, weight and skill zens in Scotch Plains and the sur- Friday, October 15, $25 per person. level. Season begins November 1. rounding area are invited to attend the MARACAS: This fall MARA- Practices will be held in the Towne Tuesday, October 12 meeting of the CAS announces the following House. Please call Mike Ridge at 12 O’Clock Club at the Willow Grove classes offered in two sessions: (908) 889-5030 with questions. Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Session A – Continuing through Junior Wrestling Program (K- UNPARALLELED SOPHISTICATION AND ELEGANCE Road in Scotch Plains. Wednesday, October 27; Session B Second grades) Held Mondays for The noon meeting will include a to take place Wednesdays, Novem- 8 weeks. November 1 to December Coupled with unparalleled architectural distinction, this exquisite home returns us to the Gatsby Era with a luncheon and “Autumn Sing-Along” ber 3 to December 15. 20. Held at the Towne House. combination of sophistication, warmth and style. This exceptional 14 room Colonial home sits on almost an acre of featuring Virginia Trembley of MARACAS I - an interactive Senior Aerobics: Fall Session- one of Westfield’s most prestigious streets. Displaying traditional architecture and magnificent appointments, this Rahway on the piano. The cost for the Spanish language program for chil- 14 classes. Site: Towne House, incomparable residence combines classic detail with modern convenience and luxury. The formal rooms create an luncheon is $3.50. dren ages 3 to 5 and a parent or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Additionally, the free Stretches for guardian. Offered sessions A and Thursdays, October 5 to November unforgettable setting for entertaining guests while the informal rooms graciously accommodate one’s everyday lifestyle. Health exercise program, open to all B, Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 18. Registration: September 23.

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RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 19 Westfield Recreation Events Annual Health Fair on Tap Westfield Rotary Selects Haunted House: Sunday, Octo- on the following Friday nights from ber 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Memo- 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate rial Pool Complex. (Between the School: 10/22, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/ In Scotch Plains October 16 Fasciale As 2004 President hours of 5 and 6 p.m., families are 18, 4/15 and 5/13. Fee: $3 at the door. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch requirements, please call (908) 322- invited for a more “mild tour”). We Piano: First session begins on Mon- WESTFIELD – Douglas Fasciale, Plains Health Department will conduct 6700, extension no. 309. United Fund. He is a member of the hope to see you there-if you dare! day, October 4, and ends Monday, Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Union County Bar Association, December 13 (excluding November its 16th Annual Health Fair on Satur- Scotch Plains residents age 55 and older Adult volunteers are needed for con- day, October 16, from 8 a.m. to noon. (proof is required) are eligible for flu shots Supreme Court of New Jersey, was Middlesex County Bar Association, struction, set design and the night of 22). Class times are: 3:30 to 4 p.m. for elected the 84th President of the Ro- Open to township residents only, and are reminded to bring their Medicare Association of Trial Lawyers of the event. Please call the recreation first and second grades, and 4 to 4:30 the fair will take place at the Scotch card with them. Immunization is recom- tary Club of Westfield (RCW) in July America and Richard Hughes Ameri- department if interested. A nominal p.m. for third and fourth grades. In- Plains Municipal Building, located at mended for people with diabetes, as well for a one-year term. can Inn of Court. $2 admission fee will be charged. structor: NJ Workshop for the Arts. 430 Park Avenue. as heart, lung or kidney disease. Mr. Fasciale is a partner at Hoagland, Through the leadership of Mr. Bowling League: This 12-week Fee: $145/class. Once again, the Scotch Plains Lions Anyone allergic to eggs, chicken Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas. In Fasciale, the RCW will continue to program begins September 27. It will Soccer Squirts: Tuesdays through Club-sponsored Ear/Eye Mobile will feathers or chicken dander should not 2000, Mr. Fasciale opened the firm’s further help build a better world be held Mondays at 3:50 p.m. at WeichertOctober 26. Class times: 10 to 11 be available for free screenings. A hy- Weichertreceive this vaccine without first con- Westfield office. He graduated cum through service activities that enhance Linden Lanes for ages five to 14. The a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. for children ages pertension clinic, free colon-rectal tacting their physician. laude and received the degree of Bach- the quality of life and human dignity, cost is $6 per week, payable at the three to five. Fee: $89. home test kits, and information Weicherttables For further information, please call elor of Arts from Seton Hall Univer-Weichertencourage high ethical standards and lanes. Total Toning: Tuesdays and Thurs- staffed by local medical organizations (908) 322-6700, extension no. 309. sity in 1982. In 1986 he earned the create greater understanding among Dance Classes: Theater, dance, act- days from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 10 classes will be available. Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall all people to advance the search for ing, tap, ballet and jazz are a sample of are offered per session, through Octo- An extensive blood screening (Health First Baptist Men Set Law School. From 1986 to 1987 he peace in the world. the classes offered for children ages ber 18 (No class 10/11 or 11/11) Fee: Screen II) will also be offered. The cost served as a law clerk to the Honorable The Rotary Club of Westfield meets three to teen. Each 10-week session $65/session. for this test is $18, and registration and To Meet at Scotchwood John Keefe, J.S.C., Presiding Chan- every Tuesday from 12:15 to 1:30 will be held at the Westfield School of The Magic School Bus: Sunday, payment are necessary prior to Satur- WESTFIELD — Men from the First cery Judge in Middlesex County. p.m. in the Westfield YMCA. For Dance starting Monday, October 4. October 24, at 1 p.m. at the State day, October 16. Anyone interested in Baptist Church of Westfield will meet Mr. Fasciale is a former trustee of information about the Rotary or mem- Call for details. Theatre. Cost:Weichert $30 per person. the blood work should visit the Scotch for “Grub withWeichert the Guys” on Tuesday, the Westfield Symphony and bership please call Dr. Edred Shen at Golf Class: Offered to ages eight to Wrestling Clinic: Join Glen Plains Health Department, Room 212 of October 5, at 6:45 a.m. at the Scotchwood Westfield Area Chamber of Com- (908) 654-1500. 14 at OakRidge Golf Course on the Kurz, varsity coach, for some great the Scotch Plains Municipal Building. Diner on Route 22, East, in Scotch Plains. merce, a trustee of the Westfield Cul- following Tuesdays: October 5 and moves. Held on October 19 and Immunizations will be available for Participants may wear suits or ca- tural Arts Center, a member of the October 12. Fee: $88. October 20 for grades five through all children who are Scotch Plains resi- sual clothing. For more information, advisory board of New Jersey Work- See it all on the Web! Karate: Karate ’n Motion once again eight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $30 dents and do not have health insurance. please call (908) 233-2278 or e-mail shop for the Arts, and Chairman of www.goleader.com offers classes at beginner and interme- Miss Saigon: Thursday, November To set up an appointment and verify [email protected]. the Lawyers Division of the Westfield diate levels. Classes are 10 weeks in 4, at State Theatre. Bus departs 6 p.m. length and are held on Thursdays for Cost: $63. ages eight and older from 5:30 to 6:30 Vanity Fair Factory Outlet Shop- p.m. and Saturdays for ages five to ping Spree: Saturday,Weichert November 13. Weichert seven from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: Bus departs 9 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. $55. Call for details. Cost: $30. Includes coupons and shop- Mad Science: Held Mondays from ping bags. Register by October 13. Open House: Sunday October 10th, 1-5 PM Charming Colonial 4 to 5 p.m. from November 1 through Spirit of Christmas: Tuesday, December 20. Hands-on science fun December 7 at the State Theatre. 310 Orenda Circle, Westfield for children in first through third grades. Bus departs 6 p.m. Cost: $61. Reg- Fee: $85. ister by November 19. Manners Matter: Monday, Octo- Please register for the above pro- ber 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. This class is grams at: The Westfield Recreation an introduction to everyday etiquette Department, 425 East Broad Street for boys and girls in grades three For further information, please call the through five. Fee: $30. Westfield Recreation Office at: (908) Night Place: Offered to Westfield 789-4080. Visit westfieldnj.net/ students in grades six through eight townhall/recreation. Parade Association Reveals Annual Columbus Event WESTFIELD . . . Impeccable Colonial home on a quiet street COUNTY – The Columbus Parade 779 will serve as the Honor/Color sheltered by a bower of towering trees. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 Association of Union County “500th” Guard. 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Progress on the site is slow, dis- To Seniors on Drug Costs mayor and council. cussions among neighbors lead to the Public to Attend Rally in Springfield UNION – Congressman Richard needs of millions of seniors to no conclusion that work is currently being As you may be aware the Union County * * * * * * * done on this site about once a week. I did strongly against the railroad. Gephardt, the former House Demo- longer have to choose between shel- I have lived on Coolidge Street for the Board of Freeholders have entered in to an At noon on October 23, a large rally will see contractors on the site on October 2, agreement with the M&E Railroad to re- cratic Leader, campaigned in Union ter, food and medicine.” past 12 and half years. By any account, I but I don’t see any real progress. be held in Springfield to further demon- am happy and pleased to be living here. store freight service on a defunct rail line strate the public’s discontent. Elected offi- Township on behalf of the Kerry- “All our lives, this generation pro- Compared to the site next door, progress that runs through Summit, Springfield, Edwards ticket and 7th Congressional vided for us and now it is our respon- Within the past two years, we have on the first site seems rapid. The second cials, many of whom spoke at the recent witnessed a new trend occurring on many Kenilworth, Roselle, and Roselle Park. Stop the Train meeting in Summit, have District Democratic candidate Steve sibility to provide for them,” said site has a foundation. That is all. Five The Freeholders had given assurance that streets in town, the “knock down/new months worth of work and just a founda- been invited to also speak at this rally. Brozak. Speaking before a large Mr. Brozak. “Sadly, the White House, construction” of homes on existing sites. reactivation would not happen without the After presentations are made, protestors crowd of seniors, Rep. Gephardt and the Republican Congress and my tion to show for it. consent of all affected communities. This has happened frequently on Coolidge If you don’t think this a problem, then will cross Mountain Avenue, exactly where Mr. Brozak underscored the need to opponent have acted too often as Street. The trend is likely to continue, as Promises were broken, and taxpayer the tracks will run, to block traffic just as provide greater access to prescription handmaidens for the drug lobby, wait until one of the town’s teenagers, as money is now financing a plan that benefits there are a fair number of homes on the a prank, gets hurt at one of these sites. the proposed freight train will. drugs for the elderly. rather than in the best interests of our street that have never had an addition to no one except the M&E. No clear business This event will raise public awareness Entry onto the foundation could cause a plan has ever been put forth demonstrating “Under President John Kerry and seniors. They have had their oppor- the original house. In fact, the application significant injury if someone were to step and keep our officials focused on what is to tear down 1038 Coolidge Street, which any need for rail service in the county. a very serious issue. Congressman Steve Brozak, there tunity to provide affordable prescrip- on or hit one of the steel rods protruding Townships have retained attorneys to will no longer be any doubt that our tion drugs and protect Social Secu- is currently before you, is a good example upward from the cinder block. (I sent For more information, please contact of that. take legal action against the M&E. Grass Coalition To Stop The Train, P.O. Box senior citizens have access to life rity and Medicare and they have along a picture of that to help make my roots organizations such as the Coalition From many points of view, this phe- point.) 76, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033 or e- saving prescription medicine,” said failed. It is time to elect a president nomena isn’t a bad thing. The housing to Stop the Train have engaged in active mail to: [email protected]. Rep. Gephardt. “The current Ad- and a congress that will honor the From what I understand, a contractor letter writing campaigns. There have been stock is being renewed, the tax base is has a year to finish a project. If that is true, James Neville ministration and their allies in sacrifice of our seniors by protecting growing, people are showing confidence many community meetings where citi- Congresshave put the needs of their not only their generation but also then these contractors are operating within zens and public officials have spoken out Springfield in Westfield and are investing money, the code. So it isn’t their fault or problem. corporate sponsors ahead of the future generations to come.” lots of it, in Westfield. Often, the new But clearly, laws that made sense when house may actually make the homes the town was being first built should not Mayor, Council Are Ignoring Traffic around it more valuable. be applied to knock down/new construc- Kean Criticizes Rating But, apart from the implications of tion sites. At a minimum, a completion Concerns Associated With Deck Plan building towering, $1 million bond should be posted, or a bona-fide sale McMansions that don’t fit in the neigh- to a fully financed customer should be in On Tuesday, November 2, Westfield worsen with the garage. Prospect and borhood, there are other implications that place. How long a period is needed to residents will have the opportunity to Dudley intersection already has a high Status of Cigarette Bond are coming out and have to be dealt with. build a house? A year is too long, six vote on a referendum for a parking garage incidence of traffic accidents. The mayor’s These are rightly called “Emerging Is- months to finish the exterior and remove between Elm and Prospect Streets. commission in 2002 recommended three TRENTON – State Senator Tho- sale of the bonds was authorized by sues” and I want to make it clear that I am the port-a-potty seems generous. This garage supposedly will provide small garages in order to disperse traffic mas Kean, Jr. (R-21) reacted sharply the Cigarette Sterilization Tax Act of not faulting you for not having policies in I am not asking that you delay the 1038 parking for downtown employees and more evenly. After spending a great deal to the near junk bond status assigned 2004. place that address the issues. However, I Coolidge application, since the parties shoppers. Downtown merchants complain of time and money on studies, the results am saying that it is time to start consider- to the cigarette securitization bonds. “It is truly reprehensible what has here have done nothing wrong. In fact, as that shoppers currently have inadequate are being ignored. Standard & Poor’s bond rating ser- happened to New Jersey’s credit rat- ing the “Emerging Issues” and to change noted above, the contractors at the other parking. It should be noted that the mer- At numerous council meetings the is- current building code practices to better vice assigned a preliminary BBB rat- ing,” Senator Kean said. “New Jersey two sites are probably operating within chants and employees REFUSED sug- sues of traffic and safety (especially of ing to bonds backed by cigarette taxes is an affluent state with many hard- manage these issues. their rights. But, I am asking that you gestions to park at the south side train children going to schools, the YMCA and The most pressing issue that I see is consider making changes so that this pro- station lot on Saturday and Sunday, thus other activities in the area) has been men- on Monday. The BBB rating is only working families that pay their bills how long the process can take. Attached cess is better managed in the future. There not leaving north side spaces for costum- tioned by residents. The mayor and a two steps above junk bond status. The on time. It is not fair to them that they to this email are several photo’s taken of must be other towns that have set an ers. It looks like the merchants do not majority of the council have ignored the are now saddled with the increased two sites directly cross from 1038 example of how to accommodate the pro- really care about costumers after all. Will issue and have provided no plan to miti- PUBLIC NOTICE costs of a bond issuance that has been Coolidge Street, both of which were cess without long delays or undue risk to shoppers pay 75 cents an hour to park at gate the traffic problem. They have an BOROUGH OF FANWOOD given a lower credit rating.” knocked down in the April-May 2004 our children. Westfield Mall? I doubt it. obsession with building a garage some- period. As you can see, one of the houses PLANNING BOARD Standard & Poor’s cited the “ab- Thank you for your time and attention. The traffic study revealed that the Pros- place, anyplace even if it is the wrong sence of a lien or security interest in is unfinished, and the windows and doors pect and Broad intersection was an “F” place. Notice is hereby given that on October John Cerra 27, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. in the Borough Hall the pledged revenues; a volatile and are wide open for anyone to enter. (failing) intersection currently and would There are alternatives, which have not Further, there is building material scat- Westfield of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North declining projected revenue stream that been fully explored. These should have Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey is subject to numerous factors, most of been implemented before building a ga- the Planning Board will hold a public hear- rage. Even excluding the financial bur- ing for a site plan at 43 South Avenue, which are not under the control of the den on taxpayers, I urge all Westfield to Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Block state; a maturity schedule that extends vote NO based on traffic and safety con- 55, Lot 7 (formerly within Lot 5) as shown thirty years although the state projects TREE TIPS: cerns. on the Fanwood Tax Map. that the bonds will be provided for in Sec. 184-161B(3) Variance Requested: Robert Tarte Location of parking; Permitted: No; 16 years; the lack of any non-impair- Beautiful Crab Apple Trees Westfield Present: pre-existing; Proposed: Same. ment language that would prevent any Front yard parking future diversion of cigarette tax rev- By: Martin Schmiede, President PUBLIC NOTICE Sec. 184-118E(4) Variance Requested: enues or the reduction of the cigarette Side yard setback; Permitted: 5 feet, 20 tax; and the weak covering of MADS Schmiede Tree Expert Company TOWN OF WESTFIELD feet; Present: 0.73 feet, 2.14 feet; Pro- PLANNING BOARD posed: same by available revenues.” The application will also seek such other Notice is hereby given that the Westfield “This is the worst bond rating the appearing prettier than ever be- relief as may be determined necessary at The prettiest of the trees in the edible, although also very bitter Planning Board at its meeting on Monday state has ever had. The administration the public hearing based upon review of fore. October 4, 2004 memorialized the follow- rose family are the crap apples. in taste. They are used exten- the application or amendment(s) to the was warned numerous times that the ing Board action taken the same night on When selecting crab apple application. structure of this debt would lead to Many varieties blossom forth in sively, however, in the manufac- Monday October 4, 2004: trees, people should rely heavily All interested persons may be present lower bond ratings and the outcome of the early spring with white, pink, ture of jellies and preserves. 04-23 MARK S. DOW, 253 PROSPECT and heard. their fiscal incompetence would be red and even some nearly pur- A botanical garden in New on the advice of reliable nursery STREET, (BLOCK 2504, LOT 3) The file pertaining to this application is millions in higher cost to the taxpay- owners. The object is to select AND MARK & JANE BELL, 259 available for public inspection during nor- plish hues. All are varieties of York has a crab apple tree with PROSPECT STREET, (BLOCK mal business hours from the Secretary of ers,” Senator Kean stated. “Governor crab apple trees. There are so fifteen different varieties grafted only the disease / pest resistant 2504, LOT 4), SEEKING MINOR the Board at the Administration Office of McGreevey can start doing the right varieties. If property owners do SUBDIVISION. APPLICANTS the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North thing and cancel the remaining bonds many of these varieties that some to its main branches. At the sea- SEEKING TO MOVE THE LOT Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. not want to clean up fruits or LINE BETWEEN LOTS 3 & 4 IN Stanley Fink, Esq. to be sold which would in turn cause may be related and others totally son of blooming, this tree looks immediate spending reductions still watch the birds, they should BLOCK 2504 BY TRANSFER- Fink Rosner Ershow-Levenberg, LLC unrelated. Applying a simple like a giant bouquet of spring RING APPROXIMATELY 3,570 1093 Raritan Road early in the fiscal year.” measure, horticulturists assign flowers - what a large and lovely choose trees that do flower but SQUARE FEET FROM LOT 4 TO P.O. Box 858 do not produce fruits large LOT 3, CREATING NEW LOTS Clark, New Jersey 07066 any apple trees whose fruits are sight! 3.01 AND 4.01. – Approved with For two inches or less in diameter to Crab apples are, unfortu- enough to cause distress. conditions. K-9 Guardians See it all on the Web! It’s really unfair that the name Kenneth B. Marsh 43 South Avenue the genus of crab apples. nately, subject to pests. They Secretary Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 www.goleader.com These spectacular trees have may be attacked by scale, bor- crab - usually applied to ungainly 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 10/7/04, The Times Fee: $35.70 a colorful history. Many came ers or fireblight. beach creatures or unfriendly from eastern Europe. Siberian The fungus fireblight and human beings - should be at- crab apple trees, for example, are scab can be controlled only by a tached to such attractive flower- popular in the northern zones specific fungicide applied in ing plants - our crab apple trees. because of their hardiness. Cap- April. After that time, we have Don’t eat the apples, but en- tain John Smith noted a native no effective methods of treating joy the jellies! species growing in Virginia. It this infection. The fungus af- is thought by romantic historians fects the leaves and branches, that many of the trees planted with the leaves shrivelling up by the legendary Johnny and falling off in large numbers. Appleseed were actually crab Indeed, sometimes whole trees apples, thus spread across our are defoliated by the end of July. Just Listed! land to add to its beauty. Landowners might think that Most crab apple varieties pro- these trees will not survive these SCHMIEDE TREE duce fruits. They may range defoliation ordeals. They will EXPERT CO., INC. from the size of peas up to two notice the following spring, 908-233-TREE inches in diameter. Most are however, that the blossoms are PAID BULLETIN BOARD

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(908) 317-9288 10/16 - 10/17 (908) 233-2500 for details essays, financial aid, college TOWN OF WESTFIELD or call (732) 801-3200 Time: 9a.m. - 4p.m. selection, etc. Reasonable. PLANNING BOARD MATTRESS SET Call (908) 789-5980 for a LEATHER SET Where: PARKER GARDENS HELP WANTED SPECIAL MEETING Ortho plush Full size, new in 1325 Terrill Rd. free consultation. Medical Assistant or Nurse. Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Sofa/loveseat, new in bags. Value plastic with warranty $120. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Planning Board will hold a Special Meet- $1700 sell $875. (732) 259-6690 (732) 259-6690 Incredible buys! Hidden Experienced or certified. PT for SPANISH TUTOR ing on Tuesday, October 19, 2004, in busy internal medicine/nephrology Council Chambers in the Municipal Build- Treasures! Holiday items, Native of Spain. 14 years BEDROOM SET MATTRESS AND BOX accessories, antiques, containers, practice in Middlesex Co. Must be ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, flexible and able to prioritize. teaching experience. Tutors all New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and 7 pc. Cherry, bed, chest, dresser Queen pillow top. Name brand, fountains, plants & lots, lots more!! ages. Westfield resident. consider the following applications: & mirror and night stand. New in new in plastic $140. Can Deliver. Diversified duties including patient care, EKG, vitals, injections and Call Seli (908) 789-1683. 04-15(V) A & R WESTFIELD BROAD box. Value $2200 sell $925. (732) 259-6690 general office. Energetic, efficient STREET, L.L.C., (THE APPLI- (732) 259-6690 Place Classifieds K-8 TUTOR CANT), 21 EAST BROAD YARD SALE and able to multitask. Please fax STREET, BLOCK 2506, LOT WASHER / DRYER For our Special resume to (732) 602-2577. Certified experienced teacher, 12 (THE “PREMISES”), SEEK- Westfield - Yard Sale All subjects plus study and ING PRELIMINARY AND FI- Kenmore gas dryer Saturday, Oct. 9th 8AM Oct. 28 Edition! HELP WANTED organizational skills. Proven NAL MAJOR SITE PLAN AP- & Kenmore washer PROVAL WITH VARIANCES. 530 Clark Street. results. References Available. Approximately 10 yrs old. Rain date: Sunday, Oct 10th REAL ESTATE, Agents at APPLICANT SEEKING AP- OFFICE SUITE FOR RENT (908) 389-0480 PROVAL TO ALLOW THE $100 for both or best offer. Holiday items, books, clothes, Burgdorff ERA are breaking all CONSTRUCTION OF A (908) 233-1568 furniture, kitchenware and toys. WESTFIELD. Prime location, records. ERA’s #1 Real Estate THREE-STORY MIXED USE center of town, in modern firm has training classes starting PIANO LESSONS BUILDING ON THE PREMISES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE soon. Scholarships available. WITH RETAIL ON THE FIST elevator building. 750-1150 sq TEACHING SINCE 1970 FLOOR, RESIDENTIAL UNITS TOWN OF WESTFIELD maximum allowable coverage by building ft. Adj parking and NY trains. Call 1-866-BURGDORFF or ON THE SECOND AND THIRD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of 20%. 22.7% is proposed. Please call (508) 228-3030 or www.burgdorff.com\careers (908) 889-4095 FLOORS AND ENCLOSED Mark & Kimberly Benou, 564 email: RSSLKS at pobox.com PARKING ON GRADE. The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Lawrence Avenue, seeking permission MAINTENANCE Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- to erect a front porch addition across the NURSES FT/PT Applicant is also seeking an amend- day October 18, 2004 in the Council Cham- front of their house contrary to the require- OPEN HOUSE ment to the Site Plan Approval granted by Pediactric experience a plus. Duties FT/PT general hotel maintenance, bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East ments of Section 11.06E6, 12.03D, 12.04G, the Planning Board of the Town of Westfield some exp required, flex hours, must Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 13.02C1, 13.02H1 of the Land Use Ordi- Sunday, Oct 10th, 1 - 4PM include phone triage, taking heights to Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan As- 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- nance. Ordinance requires a side yard 288 North Ave, Fanwood & weights, drawing up shots, good have own transp. CDL Drivers Lic sociation dated June 23, 1975 (the “Lin- ing appeals for variance from the require- setback of 15 feet. 5.68 feet, 11 feet & 12 a plus. Apply in person or fax re- coln Federal Site Plan Approval”), which Historic Fanwood Colonial, 5 beds comm. skills. Pleasant office, good ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- feet are proposed. Ordinance requires a applied to both Lot 12, Block 2506 (subject 1.5 baths, 1/2 acre, IG pool, paver salary & benefits. Fax resume sume to (908) 654-6483 Westfield nance: front yard setback of 68 feet 9 inches. 60 Application’s lot) and Lot 1, Block 3104 on Inn, 435 North Ave, Westfield feet 10 inches is proposed. Ordinance patio, professionally landscaped Attn: Bobbi (908) 232-8447 the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield (the William & Patricia Fitzpatrick, 695 requires a maximum coverage by improve- $549,000 FSBO (908) 322-4405. current site of PNC Bank hereafter re- Dorian Road, seeking permission to erect ments of 50%. A variance may be needed. ferred to as the “Bank Site”). Said Site a 2 1/2 story addition contrary to the re- http:\\homepage.mac.com\david.denson CHILDCARE Ordinance requires the yard location for Plan Approval allowed the use of the first quirements of Sections: 11.06E5 of the decks to be in the rear yard only. A portion floor of the building as a bank branch Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires After-school childcare in my in the side yard is proposed. Ordinance HANDYMAN THAT DOES IT ALL CLASSIFIEDS facility and the second and third floors as a side yard setback of 20 feet. 19 feet is Scotch Plains home. 3 to 6 p.m. requires the yard location for pergolas to administrative offices. The proposed proposed. No job too small. 12 years be in the rear yard. Applicant proposes to for a 9-year-old. Experienced, amendment to the Lincoln Federal Site John & Kathleen Anton, 119 Hazel put the pergolas in the side yard. experience. Skills include Buy and Sell own car, references required. Plan Approval would eliminate the permis- Avenue, seeking permission to install a Kevin Kennedy, 1555 Lamberts Mill masonry, sheetrock, tile, concrete, sion to use the second and third floors of deck on the back of the property contrary Call (908) 322-2278 Road, seeking permission to erect a new the Bank Site as office use. The use of the to the requirements of Section: 12.04F2 of doors, trim, etc. Free estimates. single-family dwelling utilizing the existing on the Net! second and third floors of the Bank Site the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Call Eric (908) 272-8880. All calls foundation for a portion of the new dwell- CAREGIVER would be subject to the further approval of quires a maximum allowable coverage of ing. Applicant seeks variance from Sec- will be returned. the Planning Board of the Town of structure including deck of 22%. 22.9% is PT, 3:30pm-7:00pm. Mon-Fri, tion 12.03D and 11.04E.6 of the Land Use Westfield. proposed. www.goleader.com Experience preferred. Margaret & Richard Hammill, 211 Park Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front APARTMENT FOR RENT yard setback of 40 feet (E.F.Y.D.). 29.9 Westfield location. And Street, seeking permission to install a LINDEN - New Construction chain Link fence around the perimeter of feet is proposed. Ordinance requires a Call: Cheryl or Liz 04-20(V) A&R WESTFIELD LINCOLN side yard setback of 15 feet. 11.9 feet is Luxury, 5 rms, 2 bedrms, 2 their household contrary to the require- bths, laundry, balcony, @ (908) 518-0900 PLAZA, LLC, ONE LINCOLN ments of Section: 13.02D5 of the Land proposed. ‘Y’ Lecture to Address PLAZA, BLOCK 3104, LOT 1, Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a 6- Ross Rosen, 166 Mountain Avenue, separate entrance, parking, 5 SEEKING PRELIMINARY FI- foot solid fence for pool enclosure & screen- seeking permission to use the building for minute walk to train. Women’s Heart Disease NAL MAJOR SITE PLAN AP- ing. A 6-foot chain link fence is proposed. the offices of one full time acupuncturist (917) 930-3095 or (908) 862-1299 Special Event Planned PROVAL WITH VARIANCES. Jane Zito, 474 North Avenue, East, and a second part-time acupuncturist work- WESTFIELD – A lecture entitled APPLICANT SEEKING TO seeking permission to install a sign on ing approximately 20 hours per week in- For Israelis, Friends cluding their support staff and permission COTTAGE FOR RENT “Women and Heart Disease” will take CONVERT THE SECOND AND each side of the building and over the front place on Monday, October 18, from 7 WESTFIELD — Bet Hashalom THIRD FLOORS OF THE EX- door contrary to the requirements of Sec- to use a portion of the basement for such Scotch Plains - South Side. 1 ISTING BUILDING FROM use as well as permission to erect a free to 8 p.m. at the Westfield Area “Y,” Hayisraeli, the Israeli House of Peace, tion: 16.04E3a & 16.04E3b4 of the Land bdrm, bth, kit, greatrm w/cath. BUSINESS OFFICES TO Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows for 1 standing sign. Applicant seeks variance located at 220 Clark Street in made up of three volunteers dedi- EIGHT (8) RESIDENTIAL CON- sign per side. 2 signs are proposed. Ordi- from section 11.11, 12.04C and 16.04 of ceiling & frpl, washer/dryer. Avail. cated to bringing Israeli culture to the land use ordinance. The property is Westfield. DOMINIUM UNITS, ALSO AP- nance requires the horizontal dimensions 11/1, 1.5 mos. security. No pets. Cindy Holt from Overlook Hospi- Israelis and their friends living in the PLICANT PROPOSES ADDI- of front signs not to exceed 4 feet. 8 feet is located in an RM-8 zone that does not $1100/mo. Call workday hours & TION TO HOUSE AN ELEVA- proposed. permit office use or allow for any signage. tal in Summit will present the pro- area, will hold an evening of perfor- TOR. PNC BANK BRANCH leave message. (908) 889-1604 Jefferson & Kimberly Grahling, 571 Variances, waivers or exceptions from gram. Participants will learn some of mance, dance and refreshments. FACILITY WILL CONTINUE TO Topping Hill Road, seeking permission certain site plan details or relief from re- the common signs and symptoms of The event, featuring Israeli singer OCCUPY THE FIRST FLOOR. SHORT-TERM RENTAL to erect an addition contrary to the require- quirements may be sought as appropriate. Ron Eliran, will take place this Satur- ments of Section: 11.06E6, 12.04E, & heart disease and how they differ from Plans and application are on file in the Plans and application are on file in the Westfield Area- 3 Bedroom + Loft, men. day, October 9, at 8:30 p.m. at Temple Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 12.04F of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and nance requires a side yard setback of 15 Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 2.5 baths, Living Room, Dining This lecture is free and open to the Emanu-El, located at 756 East Broad may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 feet. 3.7 feet is present and proposed on may be seen Monday through Friday from Room, Family Room and Eat-in public. To confirm plans to attend or Street in Westfield. The cost is $25 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the left side, and 5.1 feet is proposed on 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kitchen, Attached Garage & per person. For more information, the right side. Ordinance requires a maxi- for more information, please call the Kenneth B. Marsh, Secretary Lori A. Boyd, Secretary Finished Basement. Available Westfield Area “Y” at (908) 233- please call Tamara Ruben at (908) Westfield Planning Board mum allowable Floor Area Ratio of 35%. Board of Adjustment 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $66.81 36.3% is proposed. Ordinance requires a 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $93.33 Immediately. Call (908) 581-2803 2700, extension no. 251. 232-6772. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the Lease Agreement in scheduled lease payment amounts sufficient to pay in a timely Authority shall not exceed the sum necessary to lease the portion of the Initial Project ORDINANCE: 603-2004 manner the principal and redemption premium, if any, of and the interest on the Series financed with the proceeds of the Series 2004 Bonds for the Lease Agreement term (FINAL ADOPTION) 9/30/2004 2004 Bonds, pursuant to the terms of which Lease Agreement the County shall be and to pay the costs of issuance, Authority Administrative Expenses, and all other obligated, if necessary, to make such lease payments from the levy of ad valorem taxes amounts required to be paid by the County under the Lease Agreement in connection was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders on upon all of the taxable property within the County, without limitation as to rate or amount; therewith. September 9, 2004, and said Ordinance has been published with Notice of Introduction WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Lease Agreement, the County will enter into (b) The Series 2004 Bonds shall mature within fifteen (15) years of the date of thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration and the Board has duly that certain “Continuing Disclosure Agreement” with the Authority and the bond trustee issue. held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an opportunity to be heard. to be appointed by the Authority (the “Bond Trustee”) dated as of the first day of the month (c) The Lease Payment Obligation authorized herein shall remain effective until NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that said of issuance of the Series 2004 Bonds (the “Continuing Disclosure Agreement”) in order all the Authority’s Bonds (as defined in the Lease Agreement) shall have been paid in Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER to satisfy the secondary market disclosure requirements of Rule 15c2-12 (“Rule 15c2- full in accordance with their terms and/or when all obligations of the County under the RESOLVED, the ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on September 12”) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) pursuant to the Lease Agreement have been satisfied, notwithstanding the occurrence of any other 30, 2004. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and supplemented; event, including but not limited to the termination of the Lease Agreement with respect Sharda Badri, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the Series 2004 Bonds, (i) the Authority, shall to all or a portion of the Initial Project leased thereunder. ORDINANCE NO: 603-2004 issue a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the (d) The Initial Project is hereby approved to be leased from the Authority in DATE OF INTRO: 9/9/2004 “OS”), (ii) the Authority shall enter, into a negotiated sale of the Series 2004 Bonds with accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement, with such changes, amendments ADOPTION: 9/30/2004 one or more underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond or modifications as may be approved by counsel or bond counsel to the Authority. purchase agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the Bond Trustee, Section 6. The Board of Freeholders of the County hereby authorizes the performance UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS shall enter into the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, (iv) the County shall make certain of any act, the execution or acknowledgment and delivery of any other document, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING (I) THE EXECUTION OR ACKNOWLEDG- representations, warranties and covenants regarding, among other things, the Initial instrument or closing certificates, which the Authorized Officer, after consultation with the MENT AND DELIVERY BY THE COUNTY OF UNION OF CERTAIN AGREE- Project and the Series 2004 Bonds in a Tax Letter of Representations (the “Letter of Consultants, deems necessary, desirable or convenient in connection with this contem- MENTS IN RELATION TO THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AU- Representation”), and (v) the County and the Authority shall take such actions and shall plated transaction, and the Board of Freeholders hereby directs the Authorized Officer THORITY “COUNTY OF UNION GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE REV- authorize, execute, or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other to execute or acknowledge, and cause the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the ENUE BONDS, SERIES 2004 (JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER FACILITY documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the County to attest and affix the seal to any such documents, instruments or closing PROJECT)”, (II) THE ISSUANCE BY THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVE- County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the Series 2004 certificates, the authorization of which actions shall be conclusively evidenced by the MENT AUTHORITY OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate”, and together with the Bond Resolution, the Series execution or acknowledgment, attestation, affixation and delivery, as the case may be, AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,900,000 AND (III) CERTAIN OTHER MAT- 2004 Bonds, the bond insurance policy (if any), the Lease Agreement, the POS, the OS, thereof by such person. Such closing certificates shall include, without limitation, (a) a TERS RELATED THERETO PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:37A-56(1). the BPA, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Letter of Representation, are determination that any information provided by the County in connection with the hereinafter referred to as the “Financing Documents”); preparation and distribution of (i) the POS or any supplement thereto in connection with WHEREAS, the UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY (together with any WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 13 (“Section 13”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- the Series 2004 Bonds is “deemed final” for the purposes and within the meaning of Rule successor thereto, the “Authority”), has been duly created by an ordinance of the Board 56), the Authority, after investigation and study, has made a detailed report with respect 15c2-12 and (ii) the OS or any supplement thereto in connection with the Series 2004 of Chosen Freeholders (together with any successor legislative body, the “Board of to the Initial Project and the financing thereof to the Board of Freeholders at prior meetings Bonds constitutes a final official statement for the purposes and within the meaning of Freeholders”) of the County of Union, State of New Jersey (together with any successor of the Board of Freeholders; and Rule 15c2-12, (b) a determination that the Continuing Disclosure Agreement complies thereto, the “County”) duly adopted as a public body corporate and politic of the State of WHEREAS, the Board of Freeholders believe: (i) it is in the public interest to with Rules 15c2-12, (c) a determination that any information provided by or on behalf of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in, accordance with the County Improvement accomplish such purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, welfare, convenience or the County or relating to the County, the Initial Project or the Financing Documents or the Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, and betterment of the inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said transactions contemplated thereby in connection with the preparation and distribution of the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto (the “Act”); and purpose are not unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and the POS or the OS complies with Section 10 and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized by law, specifically Section 11 of the Act feasible means of providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and Act, and (d) any representations, warranties, covenants, certificates or instruments (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a)), to provide public facilities for the use of the County, including, will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the County. required by any issuer of a municipal bond insurance policy or any other form of credit without limitation, the provision for the acquisition of land (the “Property”) for and the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS OF enhancement securing all or a portion of the Series 2004 Bonds or the issuer of a rating construction of a juvenile detention center facility (as more particularly described in THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS: on all or a portion thereof. Exhibit A to the hereinafter defined Lease Agreement, the “Juvenile Detention Center Section 1. Pursuant to Section 78 of the County Improvement Authorities Law, Section 7. Upon the payment of all amounts referred in Section 5(c) hereof, the full faith Facility”) located in the City of Linden, New Jersey; N.J.S.A. Section 40:37A-44 et seq., the County is hereby authorized and directed to and credit pledge of the County as to its Lease Payment Obligations authorized herein WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, specifically Section 35 thereof (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-78), enter into and perform the Lease Agreement, which Lease Agreement provides for the shall cease to exist. the Authority is authorized to enter into and perform any lease or other agreement with leasing of the Initial Project acquired and constructed with the proceeds of the Series Section 8. In accordance with Section 13, the Board of Freeholders acknowledges the the County for the lease to or use by the County of all or any part of any public facility or 2004 Bonds and any additional bonds to be issued by the Authority under the Bond presentation by the Authority of a detailed report with respect to the Initial Project and the facilities as determined in Section 11 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54); Resolution. The Lease Agreement, in substantially the form submitted herewith as financing thereof at prior meetings of the Board of Freeholders. WHEREAS, the Authority intends to finance the acquisition of the Property and the Exhibit A (a copy of which is on file in the office of the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Section 9. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of construction of the Juvenile Detention Center Facility (collectively, the “Initial Project’) Freeholders of the County), is hereby approved with such changes amendments or Freeholders hereby consents to (a) the acquisition, construction and installation of the through the issuance of its County of Union General Obligation Lease Revenue Bonds modifications as may be approved by counsel or bond counsel to the Authority and Initial Project and the financing of same through the Financing Documents and any other (Juvenile Detention Center Facility Project) in one or more series, the initial series of counsel or bond counsel to the County. agreements to which the Authority shall be a party and as may be necessary for the bonds to be its County of Union General Obligation Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 Section 2. The County Manager and the Director of Finance of the County (collectively issuance by the Authority of the Series 2004 Bonds and/or the financing of the Initial (Juvenile Detention Center Facility Project) (the “Series 2004 Bonds”); “Authorized Officer”) are hereby each severally authorized and directed, upon the Project, (b) the execution and delivery by the Authority of the Financing Documents and WHEREAS, the Authority has and/or will acquire the Property from the owners thereof; satisfaction of all the legal conditions precedent to the execution or acknowledgment and any other agreements to which the Authority shall be a party and as may be necessary WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:37A-78, the Authority will lease the Initial delivery by the County of the Financing Documents to be so executed or acknowledged for the issuance by the Authority of the Series 2004 Bonds and/or the financing of the Project to the County pursuant to the terms of that certain “Lease Purchase Agreement by the County, to execute or acknowledge and deliver such Financing Documents, with Initial Project, (c) the adoption by the Authority of the Bond Resolution in substantially the (Juvenile Detention Center Facility Project)” dated as of the first day of the month of such changes thereto as the Authorized Officer, after consultation with Counsel to the form attached hereto as Exhibit B and (d) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series issuance of the Series 2004 Bonds between the Authority, as lessor, and the County, as County, bond counsel to the County and other professional advisors to the Authority and 2004 Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,900,000 to effect such lessee (the “Lease Agreement”); County (the “Consultants”) deemed in its sole discretion to be necessary, desirable, and purpose. The County’s consent hereto to the Financing Documents contemplates the WHEREAS, the County and the Authority have entered into that certain Interlocal convenient for the execution thereof and to consummate the transactions contemplated insertion of the final financing terms therein that will result from the sale of the Series 2004 Services Agreement dated December 22, 2003, which sets forth certain duties of the thereby which executions shall conclusively evidence the Authorized Officer’s approval Bonds, which financing terms shall be limited only by those financing term parameters County and the Authority with respect to, among other things, the development, financing of any changes to the forms thereof. set forth in the application of the Authority filed with the State Local Finance Board relating and implementation of the Initial Project; Section 3. The Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the County is hereby authorized to the Series 2004 Bonds and the parameters set forth herein. WHEREAS, during the term of the Lease Agreement, title to the Initial Project will reside and directed upon execution or acknowledgment of the documents set forth in Section Section 10. The provisions of this ordinance are severable. To the extent any clause, with the Authority; 2 hereof, in accordance with the terms of Section 2 hereof, to attest the Authorized phrase, sentence, paragraph or provision of this ordinance shall be declared invalid, WHEREAS, immediately prior to the expiration of the term of the Lease Agreement, Officer’s execution or acknowledgment of such documents and is hereby further illegal or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall continue to be in full force and the County will purchase all of the Authority’s right, title and interest in and to the Initial authorized and directed thereupon to affix the seal of the County on such documents. effect. Project for a nominal fee; Section 4. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged to the punctual Section 11. A public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on September 30, 2004 WHEREAS, the Series 2004 Bonds will be issued pursuant to the terms of the Act, payment of the obligations set forth in the Lease Agreement authorized by this ordinance, at the meeting of the Board of Freeholders, County Administration Building, Elizabeth, other applicable law and the Authority’s “Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of County including without limitations (i) all Basic Lease Payment and Additional Lease Payment New Jersey. of Union General Obligation Lease Revenue Bonds (Juvenile Detention Center Facility obligations of the County under the Lease Agreement including, Authority Administrative Section 12. The Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the County is hereby directed to Project) and Additional Bonds of The Union County Improvement Authority” to be Expenses, (ii) all amounts due and owing to the Authority as a result of payments made publish and post notice of this ordinance as required by law. adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Series 2004 Bonds (the “Initial Bond by the Authority related to the enforcement of the Lease Agreement and (iii) all direct and Section 13. Upon the adoption hereof the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the Resolution”; the Initial Bond Resolution, and any amendments or supplements thereto indirect costs of the Authority related to the enforcement of the Lease Agreement ((i), (ii), County shall forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, the in accordance with the terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond and (iii) above are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Lease Payment Obligation”). Director of Finance, the County Counsel, the Authority, Rogut McCarthy Troy LLC, Bond Resolution”); The Lease Payment Obligation under the Lease Agreement shall be a direct, unlimited Counsel to the County, and McCarter & English, LLP, Bond Counsel to the Authority. WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Series 2004 Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the and general obligation of the County, not subject to annual appropriation by the County, Section 14. This ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after final adoption and payment of the (a) costs of the acquisition of the Property, including reimbursing the pursuant to the Act, and unless paid from other sources, the County shall be obligated publication in accordance with applicable law. County for any amount previously loaned to the Authority in connection therewith, (b) to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the County for the payment costs of the demolition of existing structures on the Property, (c) certain preliminary costs of the Lease Payment Obligation thereunder without limitation as to rate or amount. STATEMENT of the construction of the Juvenile Detention Center Facility including, but not limited to, All representatives, officials and employees of the County are hereby authorized and The ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on September 30, 2004, architectural and engineering fees and other soft costs, (d) costs of issuing the Series directed to enforce and to implement provisions of the Lease Agreement. and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning 2004 Bonds, (e) capitalized interest on the Series 2004 Bonds and (f) any other costs set Section 5. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law has forth in the Bond Resolution; and stated: begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. WHEREAS, the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and the interest on the Series (a) The maximum principal amount for which the County shall be obligated Sharda Badri, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 2004 Bonds will be secured by general obligation lease payments of the County under hereunder for the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2004 Bonds of the 1 T - 10/7/04, The Leader Fee: $409.02 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2004 Page 23 Director Murtha Builds Family Experience Over the Rainbow Eighty-Ninth Season Planned By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY type (casting),” she explained of the lead “Our purpose is to bring diverse groups Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times role. Type casting is the practice of plac- together — different ages, abilities, races WESTFIELD — Director Patti ing a person in the role that looks like one and religions.” Get Outta By Musical Club of Westfield Murtha calls Plainfield High School se- might expect of a certain name or charac- Murtha has been with Rainbow Expe- WESTFIELD – The 89th season molto molto (Scherzo), Adagio non nior Michael Swain “Ugly” right to his ter description. rience for four years although she is not of the Musical Club of Westfield will troppo-recitativo, and Aria Dolento face. She gets away with it because it’s his “I love working with this amazing affiliated with any of the churches that The House commence with a recital on Wednes- (Adagio man non troppo) alternating character name in the upcoming show group of people,” she said of the theater sponsor this project. Her own background By CAROL F. DAVIS day, October 13, at 1 p.m. with Fuga (Allegro man non troppo). Honk directed by Murtha. group known as Rainbow Experience. includes having studied at Mason Gross Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times To begin the program, bass-baritone Clarinetist George Toenes, accom- “We have definitely cast him against School of the Arts, doing ensemble the- ater and participating with Shoestring If you’re searching for meaning in Glen Crane, accompanied by pianist panied by McFall, will perform “Ada- Mary Beth McFall, will sing “Let Us gio” by Heinrich Baermann and Players for seven years directing, acting life, Bootism may be the ticket. New and stage-managing. Jersey author Michael Duranko will Garlands Bring,” five songs by Gerald “Rondo” by C.M. von Weber. The Local Stars Finzi: “Come away, come away, death,” “Rondo” movement by Weber is from Honk, the winner of the 2000 Olivier sign copies of his book, “Bootism: A Award for Best Musical, London’s ver- Shoe Religion,” at The Town Book “Who is Silvia?” “Fear no more the his “Quintet for Clarinet and Strings,” heat o’ the sun,” “O Mistress Mine” Opus 34. sion of the Tony Awards, is not just for Store of Westfield on Saturday, Oc- and “It was a lover and his lass.” Hospitality is led by Helene Reiter, kids. tober 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pianist John Blasdale will perform assisted by Edna Borchers and the Pro- “This is not a children’s show,” said Finally, the shoe-obsessed have a voice. Sonata in Ab minor, opus 110” by gram Chairwoman is Debbie Parente. producer Jessica Beltz who has served in Anyone who purchases the book will Ludwig van Beethoven, Moderator For more information, please call that capacity for three years. “Even though be entered into a drawing to win a gift cantabile molto espressivo, Allegro (908) 233-3145. it is based on the Ugly Duckling story, it’s certificate or coupon from Sole, Scott’s an adult-oriented fable of tolerance and Shoes, Randal’s Shoes or Castle racism. It can be enjoyed by everyone on Bootery. Mary Wilbon will sign cop- different levels.” ies of her new novel, “Naughty Little Addams Family Month Will An intergenerational cast, there are Secrets,” from 2 to 4 p.m. This story many cast members who are teenagers, so takes you on a wild romp through the number of nights per week for re- martinis, murder, embezzlement, les- hearsal had to be minimal. Be Celebrated in Westfield According to Beltz, “the teens have bian cops, bad musicals, community WESTFIELD – Throughout Octo- Club parade and contest. sports and homework” so rehearsal time theater from hell, and New Jersey. ber, the Downtown Westfield Corpo- On Sunday, October 31, people will has been lengthened in favor of working * * * * * * * ration (DWC) and Addams Family meet at the Elm Street field (across from fewer days per week. On Friday, October 8, Shawn enthusiast and former Westfielder Stop ‘n Shop) at 12:45 p.m. A parade “We rehearse two nights a week and McConneloug and her Orchestra’s Ronald MacCloskey will sponsor a trib- including the Addams Family characters then Saturday afternoon,” said Murtha, Stand on Your Man will be at Kean ute to Westfield cartoonist Charles will follow down Elm Street turning onto “and in the next eight weeks, we will University’s Wilkins Theatre for a Addams and his famous family with East Broad Street to Mindowaskin Park. transform from individual actors to a 7:30 p.m. performance. The show is special displays, contests and events. A costume contest will follow with theater family.” For a complete list of Addams Family judging taking place for various age cat- a salute and spoof of the country and Howard Altschule The Rainbow Experience is a troupe month activities, please visit egories. Special prizes for Addams Fam- that is funded through grants from the western genre, through dance, mu- www.WestfieldToday.com. ily costumes will be given by the DWC sic, film, words and video. Tickets are Union County Division of Cultural and MacCloskey’s private collection of and downtown businesses. Heritage Affairs, the Westfield Founda- $17 to $25. Call (908) 737-SHOW Addams Family memorabilia includes over Addams worked at The New Yorker WF Native Howard Altschule tion and the New Jersey Association of or log onto www.wilkinstheatre.com 100 items. They will be on display at The magazine for over 30 years, delighting read- the United Church of Christ. for more information. Leader Store Annex, 121 East Broad Street. ers with drawings of the macabre. His Notes TV Projects, Appearances Beltz said she became involved with * * * * * * * People can hunt for the Addams Family characters became famous first with a TV the group through the First Congrega- Throughout October, the parking characters located in selected stores and series, then an animated show and finally a WESTFIELD – Forensic Meteorolo- meteorologist in Albany, N.Y. for seven tional Church in Westfield when parish- lot at Autoland on Route 22 in Spring- purchase The Addams Family Haunted feature film all called The Addams Family. gist Howard Altschule, a 1990 graduate years, originally appeared on “Catherine ioners learned of her own background as field has been transformed into the House model with the proceeds going to He grew up in Westfield and was very of Westfield High School (WHS) and Crier Live,” discussing the case two an actor and acting teacher. She spoke Haunted Hotel, with 4,000 square the Addams Family Scholarship Fund. proud of his hometown. Familiar build- President of Forensic Weather Consult- months ago and will visit Kimberly enthusiastically of the musical support This annual scholarship is awarded to ings, friends and family would make regu- ants, will appear on “Court TV” today, Newsom’s program today. surrounding the project. feet of narrow hallways to explore, and lar appearances in his artwork. He attended 15 rooms in which you may encounter a Westfield High School art student who is October 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. to discuss the Additionally, Altschule, who “We have a professional five piece or- majoring in art to further their education. Westfield High School, graduating in 1929, Scott Peterson murder trial. founded the WHS Weather Club with chestra for the show; it’s always a great some ghostly sites. Slightly Scary is a The DWC will also team up with the and would often visit for attend weddings special tour for kids under eight, while Altschule will focus on the weather supervising faculty, is also consulting pit,” she said. Westfield Y’s Men’s Club annual parade and neighborhood gatherings. conditions that were present on the day with the executive producers of CBS’ “Yes, we charge admittance, but we are all the spirits are at rest on Saturdays and and costume contest this year. Instead of In 1991, MacCloskey felt it was time not trying to make money on this project,” Sundays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Admis- of Peterson’s alleged “fishing trip.” The “CSI” about possible show ideas based holding a separate costume contest down- to honor Addams. He gave lectures, had defendant said he had to cut the fishing on his past cases. He has worked on said Beltz. “All of the proceeds go back sion is $15. For a discount coupon, visit town after trick-or-treating on Saturday, Addams boyhood home declared a his- into the next show. We are trying to make http://www.timesscare.com/hotel/ trip short due to inclement weather and hundreds of cases over the last five October 30, the costume contest will be toric landmark and founded the Charles rain. However, according to Altschule, years, including gang murder trials, a great theater experience for the actors index.htm. combined with the traditional Y’s Men’s Addams Art Scholarship. eyewitnesses at the Berkeley Marina say homicides, rape cases, boating acci- and the audience as well as send a mes- * * * * * * * it was dry all day long. dents, MVA’s and many other civil sage of tolerance.” Patti Austin will celebrate the spirit Altschule will use his skills in the field and criminal cases. Founding churches of the organiza- of bebop in her tribute to Ella Fitzgerald CDC Will Fete Sondheim’s of forensic meteorology to show Doppler In many of the cases investigated by tion include the United Church of Christ- on Saturday, October 9, at the Union radar pictures and weather records from Altschule, weather played a specific role Congregational of Plainfield and the First County Arts Center in Rahway. The the area to determine what the weather and his conference calls will determine if Congregational Church-UCC in jazz vocalist will take the stage at 8 75th Birthday This Season was really like that day. CSI would like to do any episodes based Westfield. Saint Paul’s United Church of p.m., and single-performance tickets Altschule, who worked as a television on his past cases and/or experience. Christ in Garwood has recently joined CRANFORD – The Cranford Dra- ducing two of the Broadway composer’s the project. are $45 to $58. Call (732) 499-8226 musicals this season, Company opening or reserve online at www.ucac.org. matic Club (CDC) will mark the 75th Westfield residents who will partici- birthday of Stephen Sondheim by pro- this Friday, October 8, followed by Into Fine Art Auction Scheduled pate in the November show are Cristina ™ the Woods in May. Henry as Queenie, David Ortuso as Grey- POPCORN Company, which was first produced lag, and ensemble members Elle on Broadway in 1970, follows a con- To Benefit Resolve Center Richardson, Molly Colvin and Emily firmed bachelor, Robert, on his 35th Ortuso. Shaun of the Dead: It’s birthday as he contemplates his unmar- SCOTCH PLAINS – Resolve Com- Refreshments will be offered, including Scotch Plains residents who are cast in ried state. In a series of vignettes, the munity Center will sponsor an auction of hors d’oeuvres, wine and cheese, coffee and the show include Steve Warnock and audience is introduced to his married fine art will be held on Friday, October 22, cake. A door prize will also be featured. John Putt. Alive With Laughter friends and three of his girlfriends. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 559 Park Purchases may be made using cash, check The choreographer is Tanya Gibson- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Portrayed by Rich Sibello of Nutley, Avenue in Scotch Plains. or all major credit cards. Clark and musical direction is under the By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER bies won’t be the making of our hero, they Robert weights the pros and cons of Attendees may preview the artwork at 7 For tickets and information, please call baton of Robert Stephens. 3 POPCORNS will certainly be his undoing. Actually, married life and, in the end, realizes that p.m., however the auction will begin at 8 p.m. Resolve Community Center at (908) 322- Honk will be performed on Saturday, In A Hard Day’s Night (1964), director unraveling is more like it. But this review being along is “alone, not alive.” Selections may include original oils, 9180. November 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Richard Lester ventures an eccentric come- will spare you the gory details, preferring of Sibello, a veteran of numerous area watercolors, serigraphs, etchings and litho- Proceeds will benefit Resolve Commu- November 14, at 3 p.m. at the First dic counterpoint by tossing character actor course that you imagine them for yourself. theater productions, will be joined by graphs, with opening bids up to 50 percent nity Counseling Center, a private non- Congregational Church in Westfield. The Wilfrid Brambell into the mix as Paul’s Without giving too much away then, Melissa Loderstedt as Jenny, Colleen less than traditional gallery prices. profit mental health agency, dedicated to production will also be presented on grandfather. It proves a great ploy. Perhaps note that matters become none too appe- Kraft as Sarah, Anamaria Llanos- Admission is $10 per person. To inquire providing quality affordable counseling, Saturday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. it’s what inspired filmmaker Edgar Wright tizing around Olde London Towne as the Carrizo as Joanne and Alyson Pemoulie about having a particular type of art or artist advocacy and educational programs in and Sunday, November 21, at 3 p.m. at to bring the protagonist’s dear old Mum city’s new population begins dining out on as Kathy. included in the auction, please call (908) Scotch Plains and Fanwood, as well as the United Church of Christ in Plainfield. (Penelope Wilton) along for the ride in their hosts, so to speak. Get bit and you’re Newcomers to the CDC among the 322-9180. communities in Union and Essex counties. “It’s always interesting to see the group Shaun of the Dead. In any case, it works. one of them. cast are Robyn Bloom, Jeffrey Dopson, (of actors) come together as a theater family As the title character (Simon Pegg) and Literally swinging their way out of the Heather Darrow, Matt Donohue, Rob- his North London pals wage war against a by the end of the run,” said the director. She unkempt flat where third roommate Pete is ert Cox, Esther Cohen, Nuno de Sousa, Hellman’s The Little Foxes invites the public to see the magic unfold. sudden unexplained invasion of zombies, well on his way to joining the hardly grateful Clinton Scott and Danielle Shepard. Hellman’s The Little Foxes having said typical housewife/mother in dead, suddenly intrepid Shaun and his loyal For more information on tickets for Company features a vocal minority the play, please Beltz at (908) 754-4837. tow provides an onboard barometer by sidekick hatch a plan. Cricket bat and shovel that sits off-stage with the orchestra, To Kick-Off WCP Season which to judge just how crazy the doings in hand, stiff upper lip and all that old chap, adding an additional layer of vocal To Kick-Off WCP Season get. Much to the delight of our collective they are the poor man’s version of the tradi- WESTFIELD — Director Joann wife’s family, Oscar, Leo and Ben. funny bone, the needle jumps wildly. tional Kiplingesque duo, battling the foe for texturing. The trio includes Karen Celebrities, Politicians Chamis, Jean McCauley and Tiffany Scanlon of Westfield Community Players As his wife Regina swears their inno- It isn’t the only example of stellar direc- God and country, or something like that. cence, she blackmails them into silence, torial sense young Wright exhibits in his Wilson. (WCP), has announced the cast for Lillian Rally to Rock the Vote First, the strategy is, they’ll bob and Hellman’s season opening drama, The or she will expose them for the thieves spoof on the zombie genre, a deliriously weave over to aforementioned Mum’s Director Joe Vierno of Westfield char- At Ritz Theatre in Eliz. jovial combination of dry wit and flat-out house, rescue her, and then do the same for acterized the cast as “a group of highly Little Foxes, which will open on Saturday, they are. As each of the family attempts to burlesque. However, as well paced, smartly Liz. Problem is, what then? Where’s a not talented performers, many of whom have October 9, at the theater located at 1000 outwit the other, the lies and deceit poi- ELIZABETH – The Ritz The- written and engagingly acted as the effort as yet bitten human being to hole up? had significant professional experience North Avenue, West in Westfield. son the family homestead. atre in Elizabeth hosted a youth voter is, it’s the wonderfully wacky creativity at Prepare for a bit of irony. in addition to participation in commu- The show will continue on Friday and The show features Tom Hodge as registration drive and hip-hop con- the heart of this British farce that ultimately With so many insane incongruities un- nity theater settings.” Saturdays, October 15, 16, 22, 23 29 and Horace, Mark Szabo as Oscar, Paul Bettys cert on October 1 in an event spon- wins the day. That, plus a steadfastness that leashed, it’s a wonder things don’t go awry. Company will be presented on Friday 30 with single tickets at $15 available as Leo, David Hoffman as Ben and Fred sored by the non-profit organizations is humorous in itself. But, save for the usual slow spot at the and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. through from the box office at (908) 232-1221. Cuozzo as Marshall. Their counterparts Democracy Today and Rock The Vote. Screwy as it may seem, no matter what else three-quarter mark, just before the plot Saturday, October 23. Tickets are $20 on In The Little Foxes, the Hubbard family are Catherine Rowe as Regina, Lynn Hosted by Ritz Theatre owner happens, Shaun of the Dead consistently curves around and heads for the climax, a reserved seat basis and may be obtained of 1900 Alabama publicly displays a face of Langone as Birdie, Nena Jenkins as Addie George Castro, 2nd and organized by maintains that indeed zombies are upon the things go swimmingly. by calling the box office at (908) 276- southern gentility that hides their true na- and Megan Guinan as daughter 24-year-old Jamel Curtis Holley, the land. The nutty thing is, we sort of believe it. Wright, working from a script he co- 7611 or at www.cdctheatre.org. ture. They are a foxy, cunning, unscrupu- Alexandra. youngest Councilman-elect in Union What’s more, we think it’s pretty funny. authored with Pegg, has enchanted us with The CDC is located at 76 Winans lous brood of vipers. When $8,000 in Continuing the WCP tradition, open- County, hundreds of first-time voters Oddly, this Brit update of every “Abbott his nonsense. Suspension of disbelief is his. Avenue in Cranford, off of Centennial bearer bonds is missing from the dying ing night patrons are invited to stay for a registered at the event. and Costello Meet Whatever,” though far For example, outside Liz’s apartment, a Avenue. Horace’s strong box, suspicion falls on his reception with coffee and light desserts Among the hip-hop artists expected more sophisticated, is also quite gaggle of zombies is practically nipping at after the show. As a reminder, WCP now to attend were Lil Kim, DJ Jus, Miss exciting…practically seat-edged. One mo- the getaway car’s fenders as Ed, having has reserved seating, so make your prefer- ment we’re laughing at Shaun’s slobbering Nana, Super Web, Mic Handler, seized the cataclysmic opportunity to wheel Coffee House Performance ence known when calling the box office for Justine Love, Pharoh Monch, C slacker roommate Ed (Nick Frost), that Shaun’s step dad’s Jag, keeps the motor seats. obnoxious but true best friend that no one running. It’s a frantic scene. But when France, L O, Infinite and Dolemite. else likes. The next minute we’re screaming girlfriend hurriedly slips inside and at long For opening night only, WCP offers a Comedian John Smooth also par- for him to turn around in time to kill, well, last meets Mum, there’s still time for nice- To Benefit Keith Knost Trust Tri-County Theater discount to patrons ticipated, as well as Senators Raymond when they show a membership card from Lesniak and Nia Gill, Assemblyman further kill, an approaching zombie. ties to be exchanged. SUMMIT – Multi-in- instruments. He combines “Cut off their heads or destroy their Cranford Dramatic Club, Florham Park Neil Cohen, Elizabeth Mayor Chris As charming as it is hilarious, by this strumentalist singer/ folk, pop and world music. brains,” advises the calm and collected TV time we’ve come to expect nothing less. So Players, Stony Hill Players, Summit Play- Bollwage and other representatives. anchorman in a polished British accent much whether the die laughing sort or simply a songwriter Chris Rosser will For more information house or the Strollers of Maplewood. easier to understand than the somewhat contented giggler, you’ll agree that Shaun perform on Saturday, Octo- about Rosser and his CD “Ar- Cockney argot that Shaun and his gang of the Dead is quite the killer comedy. ber 9, in the Fellowship Hall chaeology,” please visit employ. Fear not, mate. Though it takes a of the Summit Unitarian www.chrisrosser.com. few minutes, somehow or another we be- * * * * * * * Church, 4 Waldron Avenue The Keith Knost Special Shaun of the DeadDead, rated R, is a Rogue come attuned. And here’s what we learn. in Summit, as part of the Needs Trust was established Though Pegg’s Shaun is immediately Pictures release directed by Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield and Second Saturdays Coffee for Knost, a former Summit likeable, the hardly ambitious everyman House series. resident, who survived an au- isn’t about to set the world on fire. Just a Nick Frost. Running time: 99 minutes. few years out of college, he’s already the The doors will open at 7:30 tomobile accident four years oldest salesperson at the appliance store and the concert will begin at ago and was left paralyzed where he indifferently toils. His fuzz-faced, Please send A&E News, 8 p.m. The $14 admission from the chest down. sarcastic associates are consistent remind- to [email protected] fee will benefit the Keith Photo by Emil Bacillo For more information on ers that he’s stuck in a dead end job. Girl- Knost Special Needs Trust. Chris Rosser the Second Saturdays Coffee friend Liz, nicely portrayed by Kate Ashfield, A North Plainfield native, Rosser plays House, please call (908) 522-1501, visit feels the same way about their relationship. guitar, Indian dotar, Turkish saz, Wurlitzer www.secondsaturdays.org or e-mail Obviously stalled in that indecisive zone electric piano, electric sitar and other [email protected]. between the capriciousness of youth and Symphony the responsibilities of adulthood, Shaun CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 wiles away his free time at his and Ed’s using the slightly mutated four-note favorite pub, the Winchester. Liz, generally in attendance, is sick and tired of it. We theme from the Scherzo. tune in just in time for their breakup. In the coda, the unfamiliar listener Alas the fates, or at least the writers, have cannot be sure when the piece has really decided that Shaun’s vacillation is about to ended until the conductor lowers his end. To compel that action, they’ve also baton, as Beethoven playfully seems to decided on a catalyst to force him from his end it more than once. comfortable cocoon and finally show what The performance of the symphony was stuff he’s truly made of. In its advertise- electrifying, as Wroe and the orchestra, ments, the production company cleverly unquestionably veteran performers of the calls Shaun of the Dead a romantic comedy — with zombies. Thus, enter stage right, piece, gave it their all, but seemed to enjoy the zombies. themselves. The audience left no doubt in It becomes immediately clear that if zom- the musicians’ minds that they did too. Page 24 Thursday, October 7, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Former SP Cop The Music Corner Spins Trash With Brad Tinfow Into Treasure By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times BETTER ACOUSTICS COULD HAVE HELPED GAO SCOTCH PLAINS — As a patrolman in Scotch Plains many years ago, Officer Kevin Sampson First WSO Concert used to play little tricks on his fellow officers. A terrific artist, he used to sketch his comrades anonymously and post the etchings on their doors. It became a playful game of Who- Electrifies Audience dunit, with the entire Scotch Plains By BRAD TINFOW loudly. Gao autographed and sold his police force trying to reveal the iden- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times CD’s during the intermission, and there tity of the phantom cartoonist. WESTFIELD — The Union County were many takers. Sampson later became Detective, and Arts Center (UCAC) in Rahway was the After intermission, Maestro Wroe con- little did he know that his artistic ruse venue for the opening concert of the ducted the orchestra in Beethoven’s Sym- would soon lead to a decade long career Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) phony No. 5, the warhorse of warhorses. as a police sketch artist. Sampson worked 2004-2005 season. The October 2 pro- The famous four-note motive of the the entire Union County area and com- gram featured works by Louis Scarmolin, principal theme dominates the first pleted over 1,000 police sketches with an Samuel Barber, and Beethoven. impressive 85 percent resemblance rate. movement, as it is used in transition to The opening selections were two the second theme and also accompanies Now retired, art is still a passion Vignettes for Orchestra by Scarmolin, Festival Revelers for Sampson. Born and raised in it as a rhythmic idea in the lower strings. the Italian-born New Jersey composer It also serves as closing material to the Reap Rewards whose compositions have been cham- exposition. The fact that it never be- pioned by this orchestra. The first, comes stale is a tribute to Beethoven’s At Arboretum Pagina d’Album, was a slow, somewhat inventiveness. Wroe’s delivery was, as At Arboretum Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times melancholy piece whose pathos was MYSTERY SOLVED…Over hot toddies, Lady Enid (Harry Patrick Christian) and we have learned to expect, quite fiery. By MARYLOU MORANO accentuated by intertwining, at times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times her servant Jane (Rick Delaney) discuss the history of the mansion in The Theater Concertmaster Anton Miller did all he Project’s “The Mystery of Irma Vep.” There’s no mystery in realizing these two men dissonant melodic lines. It had moments could not to stomp his feet as he threw his SUMMIT — The damp, chilly are amazingly talented in their portrayal of three or four characters each in the 90- air and overcast skies did not discour- minute two-act play. aged the crowds from attending the 11th annual Harvest Festival at TAKE THE STAGE Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit on October 2. Approximately 2,000 people came Irma Vep: No Mystery, “Children of the Dome” out to ride ponies, hear music, eat Elizabeth, the father of three grown food, have their faces painted, pet children now resides in Newark. animals in the petting zoo, construct Just Good Plain Fun He taught at the now defunct New- autumn crafts and more. ark School of Fine and Industrial Art “The Harvest Festival is a tradi- By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY of comic timing and good direction, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for over 10 years. At the time, the tion for Summit and the neighboring there are laughs galore in this show. school was the only public art facility areas,” commented David Daehnke, CRANFORD -- The element of Michael Magnifico’s surname name in the area. Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Executive surprise is the flavor of life; it’s what befits him as Sound Designer and Tech- The former police officer, sketch Director. keeps a relationship fresh. It is what nical Director. With howling wolves artist and teacher now enjoys a fas- Money raised by the Harvest Fes- makes the world interesting. and roaring winds, each sound effect cinating career as a Found Object tival will help fund nature education It is also what makes The Theater Sculptor. This interesting form of programs for both children and brings the melodrama to life. fine art utilizes found objects, liter- Project (TTP), Union County College’s Mark Spina’s direction is strong and adults. (UCC) professional theater company, ally, that are transformed into dis- Brad Tinfow for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Because we are a nonprofit organi- his staging fresh especially in Act II tinct pieces with universal themes. DESERVED ACCOLADES…Xiang Gao acknowledges applause following his zation, events like the Harvest Festival one of the most outstanding theaters in when Lord Hillcrest is bamboozled One man’s junk is another man’s performance of the Barber Violin Concerto. are tremendous ways to help Reeves- Union County. into thinking he has stumbled treasure, and Sampson has created Reed Arboretum. They are also a great Just when you think you of heart-wrenching beauty. The second body into his fortissimo down bows to- on an unexplored crypt in fascinating sculptures using objects Vignette, Upon Looking at an Old Harp- wards the end of the movement. way for families to have a good time,” have them pegged as a Egypt. This is reminis- and symbols he found on the street. continued Daehnke. group that primarily The recipient of several grants, sichord, was much lighter in character, The second movement theme and cent of Abbott and featuring extensive work by the orches- variations was well done, but unevent- “We also look at the Harvest Festival presents cerebral, “Just when you think Costello meeting the Sampson became the Artist in Resi- as being a community outreach event,” tral pianist, Allison Brewster Franzetti, ful. Beethoven was a master of this avant-garde plays, you have them pegged mummy or Bing dence at St. John the Divine in New explained Ellen Hochberger of Sum- York City, where he met his mentor, who performed with flair and elegance. form, but does nothing special here they turn and do a as a group that prima- Crosby and Bob Xiang Gao performed Barber’s Con- except for an unusual switch from A mit, a three-year member of the wonderfully farcical Reverend James Parks Morton. His Arboretum’s Board of Trustees and event rily presents cerebral, Hope in their “On certo for Violin and Orchestra. The flat major to C major in the reiteration piece like The Mys- friendship with Dean Morton broad- co-chairperson. “It is an opportunity to avant-garde plays, they the Road” series run- ened his spiritual and artistic life and at piece fully exemplifies the highly es- of the second full period. open our grounds so that people can tery of Irma Vep by turn and do a wonder- ning into an errant celebrity art events across the city, teemed composer’s gifts for soaring The Scherzo third movement also con- see how beautiful they are.” Charles Ludlam. fully farcical piece like sphinx in Egypt. Sampson has brushed elbows with the melody, rich harmony, superb orches- tains a strong reference back to the four- To bring the Harvest Festival to They prove that they The Mystery of Irma Vep” With additional al- likes of Ben Affleck and Sam Niell. The tration and emotional depth. note motive of the first movement. Here, fruition, Hochberger and co-chair- can be whimsical, melo- lusions to Edgar Allen wife of Author Martin Handford, who The first movement emphasizes mu- it is introduced in the second period of person Cindy Davis worked with a dramatic, campy and sa- Poe, Shakespeare, comic penned, “Where’s Waldo” recently pur- sicality, melodic line, and requires a the opening section by a trio of horns in committee of 35 and a pool of more tiric all in one. chased one of Sampson’s pieces. lush sound to successfully cut through declamatory style. Noteworthy in this than 195 volunteers, many of whom Robin Williams, and even The lights go out at the top Mr. Peterman from NBC’s While his work is featured all over occasionally heavy orchestration. Gao movement is the trio, which features the are from the Westfield area. of the show and with a crack of realistic the country, including the perma- shaped the lines beautifully, but from lower strings in rapid passagework. This The arboretum’s administrative “Seinfeld,” people of all ages will con- nent collection at the American Mu- thunder, a spot comes up on Jane, an nect with the comedy in this show. Get where I sat in the eighth row, his instru- section can be taken at a slightly reduced center, Wisner House, is a late 19th seum of Folk Art in New York City, ment did not always project well in the tempo because of its sheer difficulty. century colonial Revival home that elderly “plain” woman dressed in a ready for vampires, werewolves, mum- the Cavin Morris Gallery in Soho was once part of a country estate. Over maid’s costume. Nicodemus, a curly- mies and things that go bump in the upper register. Since Gao’s violin was Never one to play it safe, Maestro the years expansion and addition to haired handy man with a wooden leg positioned about seven feet above my Wroe offered his players no such re- night. head, many of the overtones that give spite, but the playing was breathtak- the grounds have not only supple- limps into the beautifully appointed Attention all drama teachers and mented the natural beauty of the land- drawing room of Mandecrest, the man- the instrument its warmth might have ingly energetic and precise. coaches out there: you’ll be doing your gotten lost in the rafters. The third movement transitions right scape, but have come to provide a site sion of Lord Hillcrest and his new students a great service if you tell them of environmental and horticultural The violin soloist defers to the solo oboe into the fourth movement without a bride Lady Enid. about this gem of a theater. For high education for the community. Early on it is foreshadowed that, then the strings before participating in the break. Having shed the C minor tonal- school and college students alike, The lovely second movement. Tone and me- ity in favor of its parallel major, the Reeves-Reed Arboretum is listed “They cling to their dead at on the National and State Registers Mystery of Irma Vep will leave them in lodic line are everything here, and I found movement is triumphant and heroic in of Historic Places. Some of the site’s Mandecrest.” A giant portrait of the awe of the talent of Christian and Gao’s sound somewhat lacking in richness mood, with the principal and second original vegetation was planted over deceased Irma Vep, the former mistress Delaney who enshroud themselves in due to the aforementioned acoustics. themes both reflecting this character. 100 years ago. of the mansion, hangs over the fire- multiple roles of both sexes. The third movement, marked Presto The development section, which works Although Reeves-Reed Arboretum place casting a pall over the gorgeous Don’t miss seeing two professional in moto perpetuo, is the only one which on the secondary theme, builds to a is owned by the city of Summit, the burgundy and gold gilt room. actors run the gamut of emotional could be classified as typically virtuosic. climax and surprisingly comes to full facility does not receive funding from Paul Stolen has outdone himself with stretching in their craft and have a great Gao negotiated the lightning fast passage stop after a firmly established domi- the city. Contributions and fundraisers the lavish set that envelops the entire laugh to boot. “Bad Fishing” work seemingly without difficulty. The nant key. It then re-transitions back such as the Harvest Festival generate stage as well as a thrust apron that orchestra had no easy task in keeping into the recapitulation and the tonic by almost 50 percent of its income. An- To quote a line of this play, “Love is serves as a crawl space for Act II. a kind of madness.” I think I have exclusively represents Sampson. with him, as the music contains many off Continued on Page 23 other upcoming fundraiser, the He credits many people in his Arboretum’s Holiday House Tour, will The stars of this two-man play, Harry fallen in love with The Theater Project. beat accents and passages matching the Patrick Christian and Rick Delaney, life for his success, most notably soloist’s in technical difficulty. be held on Thursday, December 9. Reverend Morton, Scotch Plains Reeves-Reed Arboretum is located both Equity Actors, have appeared WSO Conductor Maestro Wroe, who Clan Currie Society many times at TTP. For this play they Chief of Police Marshall Nelson, is always an expert collaborator, was right at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. and his father, Stephen Sampson. Office hours are Monday through Fri- take on three or four roles each. Chris- CN8 Network to Fete with Gao throughout. To synchronize this Advises Early Purchase To learn more about Sampson, movement so perfectly with the soloist at day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more infor- tian plays Lady Enid completely over please visit http:// Of Concert Tickets mation, please call (908) 273-8787 or Sister City Relationship such breakneck speed is no mean feat. the top with wonderful vocal place- www.cavinmorris.com/index.html. SUMMIT — Tickets are now avail- visit www.reeves-reedarboretum.org. ment and loads of feminine flouncing Between SP and Italy Gao’s performance was a huge suc- cess, as the applause came swiftly and able for the “Clan Currie Society’s Sixth in a lavender gown. A showstopper is SCOTCH PLAINS – CN8, Annual Pipes of Christmas” concert on the “girls” singing a rousing duet of The Comcast Network, will of- Friday, December 17, at 8 p.m. and “Greensleeves” with accompaniment fer viewers an exclusive televi- Saturday, December 18, at 2 and 8 p.m. Westfield Art on the dulcimer. sion segment dedicated to the The concert, which will return to Cen- Over hot toddies, exposition un- “sister city” relationship between tral Presbyterian Church in Summit for Association folds from servant Jane, wonderfully Scotch Plains and Montazzoli, their fifth straight year, features the music played by Rick Delaney, who tells Lady Italy, airing on CN8’s “Your of the season performed on highland, Enid of her love and loyalty to the Morning” on Columbus Day, lowland and uilleann bagpipes, Celtic former mistress, Irma Vep. The two October 11, at 9 a.m. harp, fiddle, organ, and brass. Musical stars lob lines back and forth as deftly The special broadcast will fo- selections are interspersed with readings as Wimbledon’s finest tennis stars. cus on how towns and cities form from Celtic literature and scripture. The play seems an amalgam of relationships with “sister cities,” Tickets sell-out quickly and early pur- “Edwin Drood,” “Rocky Horror,” with a special feature on the chase of tickets is recommended. All close relationship between “Wuthering Heights,” “Frankenstein” close relationship between seats are $30 ($25 for all orders post- Scotch Plains and Montazzoli. and a slew of Victorian age pieces. marked no later than Sunday, October The Scotch Plains designation 31.) No tickets will be sold at the door. According to the information in the to Montazzoli, which included To purchase tickets, please down- playbill, playwright Ludlam “extracted Mayor Martin Marks and Coun- load the ticket order form at SIDEWALK scenes, dialogues and characterizations cilwoman Carolyn Sorge, re- www.clancurrie.com. from classical dramas, popular films cently returned from their visit Clan Currie’s fourth annual Burns and TV programs.” to Montazzoli, where they were Night celebration has been scheduled SHOW Ludlam wasn’t trying to ridicule the warmly welcomed and celebrated for Saturday, January 22, 2005 at the classics but make us laugh at some of the Italian-American relation- Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. the preposterous positions in those clas- ship. MOVEMENT OF THE MEDIUM...S. Allyn Schaeffer of Fanwood will For further information, please visit & SALE sics. Due to the actors’ understanding exhibit his artwork, such as the piece pictured above, at Swain Galleries in the website or call (908) 273-3509. Plainfield through Saturday, October 23. with Schaeffer of Fanwood Joins Inspirational Choir Come sing us! Schaeffer of Fanwood Joins Prepares Concert Saturday, October 9 Our 25th Anniversary Season! Three-Man Exhibit at Swain At Church in SP 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Inspira- Oratorio Singers of Westfield PLAINFIELD – Light, form and Light dances on a façade and the hard, tional Choir of St. John’s Baptist Trent Johnson, Director movement are common aspects of “Ar- cold stone seems to come alive, according Church, 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch (Raindate October 16) chitecture, Landscapes and Equines,” a to the oil painter. He was honored by the Plains, will present a concert on Sun- Georg Frideric Handel’s three-man exhibit scheduled through Art Students League of New York City. day, October 10, at 4 p.m. DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD Saturday, October 23, at Swain Galleries Light and movement that change the The performance, “Female Com- in Plainfield. mood are captured by Lanzafama in his posers of Christian Music,” will in- Westfield Art Association Fanwood resident S. Allyn Schaeffer, oil landscapes and seascapes. An open- clude hymns by composers like Sarah Messiah Timothy Jahn of Piscataway and Louis skied quietude ascends from his views 908-232-7058 Flower Adams of “Nearer My God to Lanzafama of Toms River have mounted and his newer informal portraits are se- Thee” and Charlotte Elliot of “Just As Westfield Area Join us for workshop rehearsals their work in several solo Swain exhibitions, rene, according to the gallery. He was I Am.” Chamber of Commerce Saturday, October 16 & Saturday, November 13 have participated in the New York art scene awarded by the National Academy in and have garnered estimable awards. New York City. Early Gospel numbers by Mahilia 908-233-3021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Franklin native, Schaeffer uses mus- The exhibit will be open from Tues- Jackson, Roberta Martin and Clara days to Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ward, as well as contemporary artists Downtown Westfield Corporation at the First United Methodist Church, One East Broad Street, Westfield cular motion to evoke the spirit of race horses and bicycling races. An oil painter, and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and composers like Shirley Caesar, Dor- 908-789-9444 othy Norwood and Albertina Walker Regular Monday Rehearsals begin January 3, 7:30-9:30 P.M. he also uses pastels and was named Master at the gallery, which is located at 703 Watchung Avenue in Plainfield. will also be featured. Concert is Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 3 P.M. Pastelist by the Pastel Society of America. DEMONSTRATIONS • MUSIC Jahn experiences the architect’s hand For more information, please call (908) The concert is under the direction of ORIGINAL ART • AWARDS Call Trent Johnson at (908) 233-4211 for information or come to a rehearsal! as he interprets what a building has to say. 756-1707. Belinda Smiley. For more information, please call (908) 232-6972.