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M S M I w , n m , . Stan Stpmnfarr J, MM (908) 232-4407 Thursday, February 24, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 08-2005 www.goieader.com pressWgoleadcr.com SIXTY CENTS Andrew Skibitsky Picked Over Caruana For Mayor by Republican Committee

By PAUL PEYTON “I’m very thankful to have received daughter. Hope, and three sons, Drew, tion, the party will he looking for a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the support of the committee," Coun­ Shane and Troy. candidate to run in the fourth ward, WESTFIELD — The cilman Skibitsky told The The remainder of the Republican where it is not known if Democrat Westfield Town Republican Westfield Leader. "I look ticket will be announced when the com­ Larry Goldman will seek a fifth term. Committee last week chose forward to the campaign." mittee reconvenes in the near future, The Leader has learned that Mr. Third Ward Councilman He declined to discuss according Assemblyman Bramnick. Caruana will be seeking reelection in Andy Skibitsky over First his campaign platform at The committee will be looking to the first ward. In addition, it is known Ward Councilman Sal this time, calling such an fill a slot in the second ward to re­ that Vicki Kimmins, second ward; Caruana in a tight race for the announcement “prema­ place Councilman Rafael Betancourt, former Westfield Board of Education party’s mayoral slot in the ture.” who is not seeking reelection. He has President Darielle Walsh, third ward, Tuesday, June 7 Primary. Councilman C araana was represented the second ward for the and Eric Leuthold, fourth ward, are Forty-one of the 42 commit­ also considered by the com­ past five years. The committee will all considering seeking their party's tee members were present mittee for the mayor’s slot also seek a replacement for Mr. nomination. for the February 16 meeting. a local resident who had to work. Andrew Skibitsky but did not garner enough Skibitsky in the third ward. In addi­ C O N Tm jtO o n p a g e to support from among the 4 1 committee members present for the February 16 vote. STUDENTS REACT TO FEB. 16 DRUG SEARCH Proposed Tax Levy, Cost-Savings “I am disappointed I didn’t get the nomination for mayor,” he said. He noted that he was nonetheless "ex­ County K-9 Unit Probed Measures Considered by WF BOE cited" about the prospect of returning to represent the first ward for another By ED COONEY liam Foley noted that the net result of night’s meeting to discuss several term. Westfield HS for Drugs Specially Written for The Westfield leader S-1701 is “no property tax relief.” cost-saving measures implemented “(There is) a lot of work to be done WESTFIELD — The proposed tax The legislation required that all New during the formulation of the pro­ and a lot of challenges ahead," he By MICHELLE KIJPPERSMITH County Prosecutor Theodore levy for the Westfield school district's Specially Written for The Westfield leader Jersey boards of education reduce posed 2005-2006 budget. said. Romankow, the Westfield Police De­ 2005-2006 budget is $68,130,181, an their fund balance, usually kept in By switching the district's insur­ Chairman of the Westfield Town WESTFIELD — Westfield High partment and the K-9 Unit to imple­ increase of $3,689,051, according to a reserve over the course of a school ance carrier to Oxford Health Care, Republican Committee. Assembly- School (WHS) was searched by drug ment a plan to search the school. report given at Tuesday's Westfield year to deal with emergencies, to an the district will save approximately man Jon Bramnick (R-21), and Coun- sniffing dogs led by the Narcotics K- During the search, four teams of Board of Education meeting. amount no greater than 3 percent of $582,000 over the course of the con­ cilmen Skibitsky and Caruana all said 9 Unit of the Union County Sheriff’s dogs swept the designated areas of the Using the average assessed value of its operating budget. tract. Additionally, 60 percent of all the party would be unified behind the Department on February 16. school. The search was not a holistic a home in Westfield of approximately Any excess had to be given back to district personnel are in managed care mayoral nominee. WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix one. but rather a random one, accord­ $ 180,000, the tax increase to the aver­ residents in the form of tax relief. programs due to collective bargain­ “The bottom line is that everyone told the school community in Sep­ ing to an e-mail sent to parents and age Westfield homeowner is estimated Normally, the fund balance could be ing agreements, which Dr. Foley got along very well (at the committee tember that the administration was students on February 16. The dogs did to be $324. The tax levy would com­ drawn upon to help defray the cost of called “a big deal.” meeting). The committee selected working with local law enforcement not come in actual contact with any of pute to $3.69 on every $100 of as­ the upcoming budget, but S-1701 is “There are very few school dis­ Andy Skibitsky who will receive the to combat the drag problem at the the students in the building. sessed value on a Westfield resident's demanding further cuts in board fund tricts that have managed to amicably regular organizational line for high school. Dr. Petix said in the e-mail that he home. The tax levy that Westfield citi­ balances statewide this year, forcing accomplish what we have in control­ Westfield," said Assemblyman Since then the WHS administra­ does "not believe that the presence of zens voted on last year amounted to boards Of education to seek funding ling health care costs,” he said. Bramnick. tion has been working with Union CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $3.55 per every $100 of assessed home through the tax levy. The restructuring of the Informa­ “The Republican organization is value, but state legislation referred to Dr. Foley said that without S-1701, tion Technology Department, dis­ 100 percent behind Andy,” he said. as S-1701 mandated a reduction of the the tax levy “wouldn't have gone up cussed at last week’s meeting, will He noted that Mr. Skibitsky has tax levy to $3.51. as high.” save $99,445 this year, and the reduc- begun reaching out to Republicans in Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil­ The board took time at Tuesday CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 town to earn their support for his campaign. “Hopefully it is a unified organiza­ Estimate on Reeve House Project tion.” said Assemblyman Bramnick. “We are going to (reach out) to Republicans and Democrats and those independents who favored one candi­ Now Placed at $1.3 to $3.3 Million date or another.” he added. By PALL PEYTON Karrie Hanson of the historical so­ Society member Bud Boothe, a Councilman Skibitsky also said he Specially Written for The Wes field Leader ciety said the cost has a wide dispar­ former mayor, noted that of the felt that "there is a lot of unity at the WESTFIELD - During a presenta­ ity due to the extent of the project. $160,000 the society has listed as (local) party level.” tion at Tuesday night’s Town Council She said the cost would depend on cash and investments, $50,000 was Councilman Caruana noted that, conference meeting, the Westfield whether an upstairs apartment for a surplus left overfrom the town’s 1994 “the party is going to be unified; it’s Historical Society estimated the cost museum caretaker is included; the Bicentennial celebration that was going to work hard to get the voters’ confidence in the election process.” to convert the Reeve House at 314 size of the archives to be included in turned over to the society by the Bi­ Mountain Avenue into a museum and a separate addition to the existing centennial Commission. Mr. Boothe “I’m very enthusiastic about the opportunity for kll of us to serve,” he archive location for the society's house; whether or not an elevator is said the commission wanted the countless historical records at be­ installed to provide access to the up­ money to help in the effort to turn the said. Benjamin B. Corbin for Tht W estfield Leader and T h t T h rm ACADEMY GRADUATE...This beautiful and highly trained police dog gradu­ tween $1.3 and $3.3 million. per floors, and whether there will be Reeve House into a museum. A global marketing director with Schering-Plough in Union, Mr. ated last week as one of twelve in his class at the Stamler Police Academy in Scotch The rehabilitation cost alone had direct access for the public to the The town acquired the property Skibitsky has been a resident of the Plains. He joins the county sheriff’s department to protect the public in searching originally been estimated at $500,000. museum from Mindowaskin Park. through deed with the Reeve family for drugs and explosives. town since 1997. He graduated cum The town and the society signed an Sherri Cronin, a society board mem­ in 1985, although Edgar Reeve, who laude from Rider College and has 18-month lease for the Reeve House ber and volunteer, said the society had willed the property to the town, served as a volunteer on Westfield’s in 2004, at which time the society said wishes to enter into a three-year part­ was given a life-right to remain in the Housing Commission, represented it would launch a fundraising drive to nership with the town whereby the town house. He resided there until his death Westfield on the Union County Com­ Ormsby-Cary Throws see if it could raise the necessary funds would be asked to provide $ 150,000for on December 28, 2001. to rehabilitate the house, which backs the project beginning in 2006. She de­ If the home is not used as a museum munity Development Revenue Shar­ ing Committee, and has served as a into Mindowaskin Park. The lease scribed the money as an annual “per­ or by a not-for-profit organization, coach in Westfield’s Wrestling period will end in August of this year. formance-based contribution.” Hat Into BOE Race CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 League. He has been married to his wife, PRELIMINARY SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT By ED COONEY organizations as The United Way of Debbie, for 18 years, and has one Specially Written for The Westfield Leader New York City, the New York City WESTFIELD— Newcomer Ann Council, and the New York City Bar Ormsby-Cary submitted her appli­ Association. Mountainside Waits for Overdue Correction cation for candidacy to the Ms. Ormsby-Cary told The In last week’s Westfield Leader Westfield Board of Education last Westfield Leader that her experi­ a story under the headline, “Coun­ week for one of the three seats on ence in public relations would be an Beechwood School Odor Results cil Tables Ttoo Demolition Per­ the board that are up for election in asset to her as a member of the board mits” contained factually incor­ April. because she "learned a lot about By BETSEY BURGDORF deliver the results this week. budget, $10,442,048 contributes to rect information. Ms. Ormsby-Cary is the fifth building consensus and making Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “We look forward to receiving that the tax levy. The story should have stated Westfield resident to things happen.” MOUNTAINSIDE —At the Tues­ report and presenting the findings at “The preliminary budget needs to that a demolition permit to announce hercandidacy She told The Leader day night meeting of the Mountainside the next board of education meeting,” be sent to the union county superin­ Messercola Bros. Building Co. for the board, along with she is "a communicator,” Board of Education, Board President Mr. Goggi said. tendent, then we have some time to for 8 Mohawk Trail was deferred incumbents Alice and stressed that “com­ Peter Goggi announced the results The 2005-2006 preliminary school change some, th in g s in accordance bv the Town Council due to what Hunnicutt and William munications between from LEW Coipoialiun, die environ­ budget of $12,139,469 was put forth for next year,” Mr. Goggi commented. the governing body felt was un­ Ziff and fellow new­ homes and school per­ mental testing company hired to in­ to the governing body for its approval The final budget will be presented tidy and unsafe conditions at an­ comers Steven Dorry sonnel need to be vestigate the odor at Beechwood to send the figure to the Union County for board approval at the Tuesday, other property Messercola Bros. and Gary McCready. strengthened.” School, have not yet been received. Superintendent of Schools. Once the March 22, meeting. Building Co. Inc. is working on at The candidate and her Ms. Ormsby-Cary LEW did additional sampling at figure is approved at the county level Interim Chief School Administra­ Willow Grove Road and Dixon husband. Larry Cary, a lauded the impending the school as requested by the school it will then be presented to the board tor Walter Rusak announced that to Drive. lawyer, have lived in launch of the district’snew board and reportedly were going to for its final annmvat Of the total date 69 kindergarten age students have A second permit to Majestic Westfield for 10 years. Website, but also stated registered with the district. Residents Homes II, LLC was also tabled They have two sons cur­ that there needs to be de- who have children who are eligible to for a property at 135 Harrow Road rently enrolled in Ann Ormsby-Cary velopmentof“otherways enter kindergarten in the fall are asked until the town is ini receipt of a Westfield schools; one is to communicate with parents.” She to contact the school for screening. Department of Environmental an eighth grader at Edison Interme­ also added that the district needs to The eighth grade Washington, D.C. Protection (DEP) certification that diate School, and the other is a fourth "seek more opportunities for parents trip will take place on Thursday and an asbestos i t on the property grader a t Tamaqtres Elementary to become involved at (fie infenriedP Friday, May 5 arid 6. has been cleared up. jvfhS... are scnooi level. Business Administrator Paul Last week’s story incorrectly Ms. Ormsby-Cary, who currently The various courses offered in Vizzuso stated that $ 10,000 was bud­ identified Majestic as working on serves as co-president of the Westfield's schools are a high pri­ geted for the trip in the 2004-2005 the Willow Grove Road property Tamaques School Parent-Teacher ority to Ms. Ormsby-Cary, who school budget. when in fact it was Messercola Organization, earned her Bachelor’s said, “The most important thing Mr. Rusak also announced that the that is the contractor for the 8 Degree at Drew University and fur­ about a school system is the cur­ GEPA’s (Grade Eight Proficiency Mohawk Trail and Willow Grove thered her education at New York riculum.” Assessment) would be administered properties. University, where she earned her She told The Leader that as a from Monday to Friday, March 7 to In addition, the story incorrectly master’s degree from the graduate board member, she would “work 11. The NJ-ASK (New Jersey As­ stated that there was an under­ school of journalism. hard” to ensure the best possible sessment of Skills and Knowledge) ground leaking oil tank at the Following her education, Ms. curriculum at each of the district’s will be given from Monday to Friday, Mohawk Trail property. Ormsby-Cary worked in the field of schools. March 14 to 18. The Westfield Leader apolo­ public relations for 20 years for such CONTINUED ON PAOE TO Curriculum Coordinator Angela gizes to Majestic Homes, II, Cosimano made a presentation to the L.L.C. and Messercola Bros PAGE INDEX TESTING, TESTING 1 ,2,3...At a recent meeting of the^ffnW raideBM rdof board regarding the technology cur­ Buildinglding Co.C for the errors and to Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate.... 11-17 Education, board members listened to a presentation regarding next year’s school riculum and the purchase of die new our reader!readers for any confusion the Editorial...... 4-5 Education...... 9 Classifieds...... 18 budget in the Beechwood School Media Room. Since the beginning of the year, the science textbooks. story may have caused. Community... 6-7 Sports...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 meetings have been videotaped and can be viewed on Channel 35. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 County Awarded $1.1 Mil. Freeholders Set to Move on To Redevelop Meisel Park Home Improvement Program % M il re v r w *3.450, Finl ( lonpfaiiMial Church » « w — „| Westfield. *1.000. Carden Stale SPRINGFIELD — The County of l 'n h » been awarded S! 1 tialbon Freeholder Angel Esuada told TV by *e sure to wdewetof Morel Av­ Ltadrr and The Touri dal although enue Park » Springfield T V 10-acre die count) *t£ have to chip ra half the pari ta& been closed id IV pubhc project con. H r die grant i n -till ver> *2,700; Temple Emanu-EI of snoe 2001 follow mg the duetts ers erf much appreciated" bv the count) th e hoard » expected to approve a We»tfield/I Have a dream of haankao mateiuJ- in die m l The Meted project » part of a contract to Devefopraenl Directions. Plainfield. Union, *3,(100. and the Acrardiag to t h e c o t m y ’ s puNac pw. Uge o f 12 Nil- totaling U » mil- LLC, of St. Georges Avenue in Union County Educational Service* a f c n a o a department. the cwmry hoc announced b) Acting Governor Rahway m m amount not to exceed Commiaaion. We-tfield. *3.300. spen SlmUion to cleanup iV pail Richard Code) on February 14 *500.000 to admuuster the program Department of Economic Devel­ after high lerets of ureiuc lead and Acting GovernorC'odey -aid. "TV- Of that amount. *100.000 tv for ad opment Director lame- Daley ex­ pesticides acre found The cowry funding package help- m fight over iramaratrse fees with *400,000 bal­ plained that application- from art- hand the PMK Group, a Cranford development and unplanned growth ance far program costs. group- are reviewed by a panel and and ensures that future geaerabon- Under the program, income-eli- passed on to an advisory board of may continue to enjoy our held- and pMe senior citizens can apply for professionals which approve- the meal of aep-oal at the part is 2004 farm- and pari- and open -pace- ” grans of to $5,000 for basic home applications and reeded the area for real retention State Senator Nicholas Scuun o f repairs such as fixing a roof and up­ Erceholdcr Vice Chairman Al and protoctxic lander -R-22 i-jkltVrecTeathngnaKs. grading their home'- plumbing or Mirabella requested additional infor­ The part had been the sire o f a "win go a king way touwd mpro-mg electncai system- Funding for the mation on the total allocation for last chemical dye company until 1930 sV cpiaii!) erf Me as t rants Ccuwy" St. Pat’s Parade Committee program is being allocated through year and a list of those groups that when die Croon Count) Parts Com- "Through txme aid. awe wiB he atie «o the counts '- Community Develop­ received grants in 2004 and 2005. ttuvsKm purchased the land and cre­ paorea our -na! environmental re- To Hold Fundraiser Mar. 5 ment Block Grant program. The board also is setto approve a ated the part retiree- and provide recreational op- The program is one of the initia­ contract to Photo Science of Exlun. Scorning to published reports, the purtuaue- for generations of l two COUNTV — The Vmcm County For more information, please call tives for 2005 by Freeholder Chair­ PA for *05.760 to provide high reso­ ebetracai compare) is beheved to have Count) resident- « B to come." he cad St Patrick's Das Parade Committee man Rick Proctor of Rahway In his lution color digital ortho-photogra­ caused groundwater contamination, Freeholder Linda D Slender i D- will hold its Annual "Finnegan's annual chairman’- address m Janu­ phy of IK municipalities in mostly which was discovered after an area 22) of f a n t n j added dial. “These Wake" and Guinness Fun Run on ary. Freeholder Proctor said the fund­ the western part- of Union County. resident pros sled historical informa­ fund- are more than just ime-tments Sarurday. March 5 ing would be allocated as "forgivable The contract extends through Janu­ tion about the are to county officials m pari- and recreation - the- are The fundraiser * ill be he ld at the loans" to seniors as long a- they re­ ary 31. 2006. The ores*) pians so redesign Meisel in-earner*- m our communities " Kmghts of Columbus Council No main on their property for three or The photography work has already Park to include a six lane all-weather Other Union Count) projects 25? on Union Averse ju s off Mor­ more years been completed in Elizabeth. Linden trad with a combination football funded through the program include n s Avenue in Elizabeth from 2 t o 6 Freeholder Dan Sullivan said at the and Rahw ay in the eastern part of the soccer field on it- interior, vofthali $256,000 to the Crt) of Linden to p m Admission is $20 per per-on. February 17 meeting that. "The pro­ county. Mr. Daly told the board. and baseball fields for are by high upgrade play pound equipment at six which includes food. beer, wine and gram will be up and running in Mr. Daly explained that another school and county league', a fitness cit\ parks to comply with the Ameri­ soda M arch" vendor bid $165,000 and later came trad around the perimeter of the part, can- With Disabilities Act. S9"5.0ClJ There will be -orKinosti- live Insh- C c ta a tu - Counc-.i-No 253. The race "The program itself is outstand­ back with a lower price of $99,000. and restroom renovation » the exist- to the New Jersey Coosenahc® Pc*m- Amencan entertainment feamnrg win commence at » 30 p m and end ing." he added which was -till higher than Photo sng field house datioc for its watershed, green* ay "The Mike Bvnre Band " & the start of the Fmnegzr •- Wake la other business, the board is set Science. The KXal cost of the project is $2 2 inmanse throughout the aate mdud- uprose a resolution to execute art- "We have every confidence that we mtlhou with hail of that mooes own­ . ng the causers aisoo of areas :n Ujacc Area Chamber Announces grants to some 50 organizations vs ill be the same quality of serv ice" as ing from New Jersey Green Acres County SI 4 imllices to expand the throughout the county The Union previously done in the county by an­ grant according to the counts '- pub­ Arthur Kci. River watershed h) ac­ County Arts Grant Program is fully other company," Mr. Daly said. lic information department ’ quiring - table wetland « srems in tV Upcoming Business Events fended through a state grant from the The board is also set to approve The park, which w as acquired by area and Sh'.OOO to create a neigh­ New Jersey State Council of the Arts tvs o change orders of contracts to the the count) from the Township of borhood pari m theCuy of Elizabeth WESTFIELD — The WesaVekJ for SI 12-395. according to county Louis Berger Group. Inc., of East .Area Chamber erf Conmeroe has an­ officials, Orange for intersection upgrades at nounced sever*] apeoraatg ever*- far Among those receiving grants this Kenilworth Boulevard and Salem the business cdraihEsSy year are: Celebration Singers. Road: at Five Points in Union and for G e Wedaesday. Nfaccti 2. die Cham­ Cranford. $2450; Children's Special­ traffic signal improvements al the ber has' organized a Basmess After ized Hospital Fanvooct $1300: the intersections of South Avenue with Hours Networking event. CJstnese-AraeikaB Cultural Associa­ Union Avenue. High Street. Walnut I B$ Fmaoaal Services. j.xMec tion C AME . Westfield. $1,700; Avenue, and Centennial Avenue in at 109 North Avenue. wtI3 hos The Ccsnssunitv Players of Westfield. Cranford. Leukemia A Lymphoma .Sonet). The Five Points contract has been fivxa5:30lor~-K'pzsi H one '-.vessTts reduced by S12.444 to $54,744 w hile wii! be served ta i aaeaSess w. a have Ricci and Rolnick Named the Cranford project has been low­ the opportisut) fo.enter.'to.wi free ered bv S19.471 for a contract total of New Jersey Nets acfects,. To Best Lawyers Guide $38,084. Department of Engineering and chsss to gjaJw for i "Meet i . Greet" eace at aegcaaxns and litigation of .Public Works Director Frank Dann or, Wednesday. M i s t 9. freer. 5.V - K n n esr. ir,rjnenta] and con- said generally when a contract is re­ 7.30pm. a Jay'- Cycie Ceaer The " H e duced. it is due to the contractor be­ purpose erf tin- muKag » iscass ' worts on a broad range ing more efficient in the length of Magic • Face Painting • Balloons ioeij. group' rt'des. astewy eyeing of matter-, including time they are able to complete the events, and com niisaj projects. Every Wednesday night 5:30 to 7:30 Sjqrerfund and toxic tort work. Louis Berger was hired as the Representatives be on,hand ^ t tiegaboe. ntjuncme and construction manager for both from the. East C m si G ctezw*v. she ■W"' pecaJl) proceedings, projects. \Ae-scVeUCr ter..i". die U s is s s a A f eoantcaction. environ- Freeholder Chester Holmes ques­ Lymphoma Society mesad and oormnerciai tioned whether road signs would be mg. andWeofieid B R. A.K. E 5 B i ­ Iticei I'Sgasxc improved on Kenilworth Boulevard, ers and Riders seid Ksis are Exr.ckc Mr Rolnick is noting n is hard to read the signs at Safetyl.PStzza wis he.served Chairman of mght, The next Chamber Nemarta* Mr Dann noted that anytime the Leach feacanng Mzrcr.e Mssisigs* county completes road resurfacing wiS he held x Norths,ae Tim ria. 1 Tjj 3-- rcemer,: Practice or other road vs ork. new street signs 16 Prospect Street c* Tharsiav are installed as well as overhead March 10. ffoen neer :: , .53 p rr. AL road signs banging from the traffic area .busaess .peszesk are weictne In the Westfield train station p>arking lot ! J K t t m cc-rt’.merc'.a.1 hugauon. signal. at 251 North Ave. West • 908:389-1100 w’thpamcnlarempha- If was also announced that Karen sis in securities and Fountain of Westfield, the wife of class action lit;cation former May or Tom Jardim, has been Beer Industry Releases Business Figures appointed to the Union County Com­ mission of the Status of Women. 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« A W atqiuno Communications. Inc. P ublication Thureduy, February 24, 2005______P > p 3 7th Congressional District News N Forrester Questions Corzine Indecent Radio, Television Deserve Increased Fines On Pay-to-Play Legislation Editor's Note: Thi* is an open letter which is suing to keep pay-to-play le­ ____ Representative Mike Ferguson , from Republican candidate for gover­ gal in New Jersey. nor of New Jersey, Doug Forrester, to Jon, 1 urge you to demand that Impact Jon Corzine, Democrat candidate for drop their lawsuit now or that you re­ WASHINGTON - Saying broad­ vision, it’s difficult even for consci­ governor. quest your contribution be returned im­ casters that use the public airwaves entious parents when programs that ****** have a public trust not to transmit mediately. The Democratic leadership feature explicit language or subject Dear Jon, 1 was surprised to see your in Trenton, whom you have repeatedly indecent material, Rep. Mike matter are shown during times when announcementon PoliticsNJ.com. I have praised over the years, is preventing Ferguson (R-District 7), on Wednes­ children are commonly watching tele­ frequently expressed my belief that New pay-to-play reform, which indicates to day joined a bipartisan majority in vision," Rep. Ferguson said on the Jersey needs meaningful pay-to-play re­ me that your commitment to restoring the House and voted to dramatically House floor. “Parents arc often in the form. As recently as yesterday, 1 called ethics in government is remarkably con­ increase federal fines for indecent position of having to be reactive, hop­ on all legislators, regardless of party, to venient. television and radio programming. ing that children won't fall victim to pass reform that includes a ban on the The Republicans in the State Senate The legislation, H R. 310, won offensive images and words on their corrupt practice of w heeling. plan to return on February 28 and pass House approval 389-38. It now moves TVs. Congress must act to ensure that I hope you agree that any measure real pay-to-play legislation which, to the Senate for further consider­ the FCC has the tools to prevent of­ NlGHfcST ACHIEVEMENT ...On February 17, Cub Seoul Pack No. 172 at must contain a prohibition on wheel­ against the objections of the Demo­ ation. The measure would raise fines fensive images in our living rooms, Franklin Elementary School in Westfield, honored five of its scouts with the ing, which allows money to be scurri- cratic Parly bosses, includes a ban on the Federal Communications Com­ and I believe we have done so with Arrow of Light Ceremony. The ceremony recognizes a Cub Scout's highest lously transferred throughout the state wheeling. As leaders of our parties, I while circumventing the democratic mission (FCC) can issue for indecent this bill." achievement It is the culmination of his five years of Cub Scout eligibility and urge you to join me today in standing up advancement. The boys received letters of congratulations from Mayor Gregors process and campaign finance laws. behavior in radio or television pro­ In addition to raising fines, the leg­ and calling on all legislators to finally McDermott and will continue their experiences at local Boy Scout troops. Your call for reform Is disconnected pass the long overdue reform that the grams to $500,000. islation would require the FCC to Pictured, left to right, are: Connor Burslem, Solomon Orbach, Rvan Fleming, from your funding of Impact PAC. tamilies of New Jersey deserse. It would apply to both broadcast­ consider revoking a station’s broad­ Matthew Hall and Kieran Windorf. ers, who under current law can be cast license after three violations, and fined up to $32,500 per incident, and it also would mandate that FCC act A t t o r n e y a t L a w performers, who can currently be on consumer indecency complaints WF Councilman’s Father fined up to $11,000. within 180 days. Mr. Ferguson serves on the House In other news, on February 22, Rep. Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. Energy and Commerce Subcommit­ Ferguson announced that Congress Seeks Mayoral Nod in NY Hersh, Ramsey & Berman, EC, tee on Telecommunications, which recently approved his request of NEWBURY, N. Y. — In an election Mr. Echausse has been a Village first approved the bill last month. $200,000 for the Jewish Federation to be held on Tuesday, March 15, Paul Trustee for over 20 years. He is run­ During House consideration of the of Central New Jersey's Natural Oc­ Echausse, the father of Westfield First ning against an incumbent mayorwho Specialljing in: bill, he said the legislation creates curring Retirement Communities in Ward Councilman Peter Echausse will has served in that capacity for over 20 incentives for broadcasters to better Clark. The funding will aid NORC’s be seeking the mayoral nod in the yeans. The mayor had intended origi­ EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & monitor their programming content. services such as social work, per­ Village of Newbury, N.Y, nally to serve two terms (eight years). SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS “While I ultimately believe it’s par­ sonal care and home support, trans­ REAL ESTATE (sc LAND USE ents' responsibility to closely moni­ portation, home delivered meals and tor what their children watch on tele­ health prevention. www.sg-cpas.com ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW Dedicated Funding Source 222 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962 973.267.9600 fax: 973.984.1632 Is Sought for NJ Transit [email protected] www.hrb-nj.com TRENTON— Representatives from pay higher fares when the state is not the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. holding its end of the bargain." Sierra Club, and New Jersey Citizen The groups called on Acting Gov­ Action met at Newark Penn Station ernor Richard Codey and state elected Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. February 15 to call on New Jersey’s officials to use the state's Transporta­ “25 Years Experience” elected official^ to create a dedicated tion Trust to create a stable funding Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer funding source for NJ Transit. source for NJ Transit operations. NJ Transit is the largest transit sys­ The state estimates that transit will tem in the country that does not have a experience a 3 percent drop in rider- dedicated fund to help pay for its oper­ ship as a result of the fare hike. The FA M ILY LAW ating expenses, according to the groups. higher fares could turn transit riders • Divorce * Domestic Violence Jack Lettiere, New Jersey Commis­ into car commuters, increasing air • ( usioth • Child Support sioner of Transportation, and George pollution, road wear and congestion, Warrington, Executive Director for NJ officials said. SCHEMBRE&GANNON Transit, have both said that the pro­ “Every time we increase transit CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS posed fare hike, which looks to in­ fares, it means more air pollution and * DW I * Crim inal D efense crease fares an average of 13 percent, more sprawl. As prices of transit go For A ll Your Tax & * Business D isputes ■ Commercial Litigation is the first of several needed to return up, more people take their cars and NJ Transit to solid fiscal footing. more people move further away from Financial Service N eeds Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor NJ Transit must take money out of transit lines,” said Jeff Tittel, Director its capital program to pay for operat­ of Sierra Club's New Jersey Chapter. 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PUiUCATTOW Thursday, F«brwy 24, 2003 er tad The Scotch Plata* - Fanwood TIMES i & The JHUestfalb Timber Scotch Plain* - Fanwood $ Letters to the Editor TIMES — Established 1890 — Established 1959- The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield OfficialI INewspaper of the Borough of FanwoodFai Parochial High School Teams Should Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey ■nd the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: Below are four arcane word*, each New leney Pin* Aaocuimn New Jeney Prcw Aaaodallan • National Newipaper Amu Play In Sports Leagues of Their Own with four definitions - only one is correct Nation*! Newapeper Awociidon Scotch Ptairu Busmen k Profenionil AasociaUon The others are made up. Are you sharp Fanwood Buanew k Professional AssodsBon This letter is in response to a submis­ today's student athlete. I point out that St. Westfield Ares Chamber of Commerce sion by reader Joe Boscia that appeared in Patrick's in Elizabeth and St Anthony of enough to discern this deception of dic­ Periodicals - Pouafe Pud u Weadkld. New Jersey Pcnodicslt PoMsge Psid si Scotch Plsim. New Jeney The Westfield Leader's February 17 edi­ Jersey City are co-educational schools. tion? P.O. Box 2S0 • 251 North Arenue, Wert P. O. Box 36* tion. These student-athletes have no problem If you can guess one correctly - good Westfield. NJ. 07091 Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076 As a former sports writer and newspa­ dealing with the fact that they are in a co­ guess If you get two - well-read indi­ per editor. I really thought I’d seen and wl environment vidual If you get three - word expert. If Tele: (008) 232-4407 • E-mail: editorWestfield Public Schools 2003- project. mas Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Jon These new air packs replaced packs that ‘Time to Put Parochial Schools in a good ol* Catholic School education." If it 2004" Many others contributed to making the Bramnick, Freeholder Chairman Angel were close to 30 years old. Firefighters League of Their Own." For sure, paro­ were not for Catholic schools, few chil­ First, there were only two National memorial a reality: William Weldon, of Estrada, Freeholder Chester Holmes, wear air packs to enter a structure that is on chial schools are “in a league of their dren in the inner cities would have a Merit Finalists. When my children at­ Weldon Materials, Inc., Rick Pigna, of Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, Rich­ fire or filled with hazardous gases. These own." chance at any kind of success, let alone tended WHS (1970-1978), there were Aldo Pigna & Sons, Masons, and Russell ard Alexander. Commander of the Union packs help the men and woman of the fire I do respect his point that sports pro­ success in sports. As a director of a schol­ considerably more each year. Evans, owner of Print Tech gave gener­ County Korean War Veterans Associa­ service search for victims and get close to grams of parochial high schools have the arship fund for inner-city children, I can Second, the Strategic Plan 2003-2008 ously of their time, expertise and materi­ tion; Sal Mione, Union County Office of the seat of a fire without being overcome benefit of recruiting students from other attest to the fact that 97 percent of inner- Goals [surprise me]. Goals are what you als. Williams Nursery and The Gift House; Veterans Affairs; Mayor Gregory by the heat and smoke themselves. districts. But perhaps that inequality is a city students attending Catholic high try to achieve, not paths towards those Ari Milton Brafman & Journeyman Title McDermott, Town Council members Thank you Mike Ferguson for being small price to pay when you consider the schools graduate and go on to higher needs. The "goals” listed can be met with Agency, Inc.; Smith &’ Hawken; Rafael Betancourt, Sal Caruana, Petef instrumental in pushing for New Jersey’s benefits to the students themselves, par­ education. More than 80 percent of the a minimum of effort - one phone call will Westfield Lumber & Home Center and Echausse, Police Chief Bernard Tracy, firefighters. Your voice is very important to ticularly minority students. For the many students attending inner-city Catholic serve to “Explore Alternative sources of Bartell Farm & Garden Supply. and Fire Chief Daniel Kelly. Thank you us. In a time when budgets are tight and minority children living in our inner cit­ schools are non-Catholic. Where else can funding.” Organizations and individuals gave over also to Reverend Christina McCormick Taxes are high; the Homeland Security ies. such as Elizabeth and Newark, where they get such a deal: a safe environment, If the goal were, say, "Obtain 5 percent 300 hours of labor. Friends and family for her invocation and benediction, Dr. Grants are very important to the fire service. else can they get the opportunity to re­ academic excellence, character develop­ of funding from alternative sources,” one from my Westfield Presbyterian Boy Scout Theodore Schlosberg for playing taps, Without these grants, new updated ceive a high quality, values-based educa­ ment, and, yes, for a few of them - the could then measure to what extent the Troop 72 and from Westfield High School Westfield Concert Choir, under the di­ equipment might not be able to be pur­ tion? Certainly, if they do not live in chance to play on a good sports team? was achieved.” worked through all kinds of weather. rection of William Mathews, John chased, and the tools of our trade will go Westfield, they can’t come to school here Some sponsoring organizations are: Panosh, Town Bell Master. BSA Troop out dated. or join any of the great sports programs American Legion and Sons of American 72 Color Guard William Barton, who Wc arc excited about y vjui new legisla­ Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, supplied the sound system, and Quentin tion that would change how this money is Knights of Columbus, the Downtown Armstrong, G. Ernest Anderson and Wil­ distributed to lire departments in New' Westfield Corporation, the Westfield liam Gundrum. the veterans who memo­ Jersey. We also look forward to hearing Foundation, Westfield’s Rotary, Optimist rialized Westfield’s soldiers who made more good things for the fire service in and Jaycees, Town Bank, Fleet Bank, the ultimate sacrifice in the Korean War. the future. Thank you Westfield High School Class of 1946, Kevin Devaney and many, many individuals. Firefighter/EMT John McCormack Boy Scout Troop 72 Westfield Westfield Garden Club and Rake and Westfield High School, Class of 2006 Hoe Club of Westfield, along with County Court House Resident Finds it Interesting That 1903 Time Capsule Lewis Mingo Landed a County Joh Ceremony Set F riday TVu» nuhlic ic inuiW (a Funnel Uiiiun Cuuuly ricciiulUci cmi or me county wnere ne resides and the of the 1903 Cornerstone Capsule and Lewis Mingo landed himself a couniy job is anchored in a Plainfield office. opening ceremonies for the Court House job. ItseemsthatMr. Mingo of Plainfield, What good fortune. Centennial Celebration on Friday, Feb­ whose freeholder term expired in De­ The powers that be insist that this job ruary 25, at 2 p.m. at the Union County cember of last year, has accepted a full­ was not created specifically for the former Court House Rotunda, First Floor, 2 time position as Confidential Aide and Freeholder. Yet, according to the county Broad Street, Elizabeth. Director of Senior Services at a salary of government’s Press Secretary and Direc­ Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, $65,000 a year. tor of Communications, Sebastian D' Elila, Freeholder Chairman Rick Proctor, the It has not been a secret that he “de­ the job “was fine-tuned to meet the issues Plainfield Girls’ Choir, other dignitar­ cided” not to ran for another term on the of the western end" of the county. ies and performers will join in the cer­ Union County Freeholder Board because How fortuitous it is, that by taking this emony. of changes of power within the Plainfield position and more than doubling his county 2005 marks the 100th Anniversary of Democratic Committee. As luck would salary from part-time Freeholder 10 full­ the dedication of the Union County have it, a position with the county just time employee, he will greatly increase his Court House. A year-long celebration is happened to come available. Luckier still county pension upon retirement. planned with exhibits and events to for Mingo is that the job happens to be Lewis Mingo is quoted in the Worrell showcase the Court House’s century as woiking in an area he says he has an newspapers as saying “it just happened the center of law, justice and govern­ interest — children's and senior issues and the timing was right." Oh that all ofus ment in Union County. This ceremony What an amazing coincidence. should just happen to be in the right place will showcase the contents of a time Of further interest is that he will be at the right time like Mr. Mingo. He capsule buried in 1903 and kick-off the concentrating on issues affecting the eld­ certainly is a lucky, lucky man. celebration erly in the western end of the county. For more information or directions, Plainfield happens to be in the western Patricia Quattrocchi Garwood please call (908) 436-2072. A W atchuwc Communications, Inc. Publication lirnher and The Scotch Plalni - Fanwood TIMES $ Letters to the Editor ) SP Resident Asks, ‘Why Give Them More of Our Hard Earned Money?’ We arc rapidly approaching the budget I intend to review their responses and for this coming year. It appear* that once make recommendations for cost savings again we will enjoy another massive in­ to reduce the school budget. crease, The projected increases are as Regarding the county, there are some follows: 83 pages of county employees Twenty- The municipal tax increase will be 4 five ofthese have salaries of over $100.000 percent ( S 6 I ) . The county tax increase a year and this does not reflect overtime, will be 9.5 percent<$134). County Open or that some hold multiple jobs. It’s no Space Rec. and History is assumed not to wonder that the county needs an addi­ I increase. The school tax increase will be tional $134 per year from each home- 6.16 percent ($336). Open Space Tax is owner in Scotch Plains! To add injury to assumed not to increase. insult, they granted themselves retroac­ r The total tax increase is 6.10 percent tive raises. r ($531) based on an assessed value of Ms. Centulo was recently appointed GATES GATHERING...Members of the College Woman’s Chib of Westfield BUILDING HER CAREER...Anna Chambliss of Westfield, left, has been pro­ $120,000 per house and my assumptions Superintendent of Schools for Union recently vMted New York City to view “The Gates,” the Central Park art moted to the position of regional sales manager at Westminster Communities' of how our property taxes are calculated. County and is paid $106,686. This is installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Afterwards, the group toured the landings. Colette Clarke of Meturhen, right, who served as sales associate at the This is on top of the previous four years newly-renovated Museum of Modern Art. The club Is open to any woman with a Iandl remarkable, when one is considering that lings, has replaced Ms. Chambliss as the new on-site sales manager at the 49- increases ranging from approximately each of our individual school superinten college or university degree. For more information, please call Yaeko Knaus at acre. (908) 654-4619. Pictured, from left to right, are: Fran Goode, Jane Orto, Sumlko mixed-use development. $480 to $655 per year. This totals ap­ dents are highly compensated for these proximately a $3,000 increase in the last efforts and each district has one. Shingo. Ann marie Puleio, Vkld Kimmins and Jennifer Jaruzelski. six years. The governor’s brother, Robert Cody, Anna Chambliss Promoted For the first time, both the municipal has been given by our county elected and school hoard budgets are or will be officials an additional $46,731 a year on Union County Clerk Warns available on the Internet for review and top of his almost $100,000 a year salary. To Regional Sales Manager comment. The school hoaixl has posted a This makes his salary higher than his draft of the budget on its website supervisor. How dare they give away our Of Mortgage Refinance Scam WESTFIELD — Anna Chambliss the new on-site sales manager at the www.spfkl2.org. Die municipal budget money! Perhaps the bonus paid Mr. Cody COUNTY - Union Counly Clerk ofWestfield. who served as sales man­ 49-acre, mixed-use development. has yet to be posted. should be reviewed by federal officials as The mortgage elimination scam Joanne Rajoppi advises homeowners ager at Westminster Communities’ "Anna has proven her skill at The Over the last four years, increases in a review by the county or the state would began in California as far back as to be aware of a growing mortgage Landings at HarborSide, a master- Landings, having successfully mar­ the school budget have been 6.7.9.0.9.1, be a conflict of interest. 1999 and is growing throughout the 5.3 and 7.6 percent. scam that con artists may attempt to planned waterfront community now keted the first residential building to Residents of Union County and Scotch country, according to the Property I have submitted questions and I am perpetrate in this area. being developed in Perth Amboy, has sell-out within just two weeks. Her Plains in particular, speak up and demand to Records Industry Association, a pri­ awaiting responses from the school board. know why we should give them more of our Under the "mortgage elimination been promoted to the position of re­ expertise will serve well in her new vate-sector trade group. The scam My questions involve the total number of hard earned money. The budgets are under­ scam," perpetrators convince a ho­ gional sales manager. position,” said Builder Marketing tends to target homeowners with an employees, how many employees have going review and development at this time. meowner to refinance a mortgage at a Colette Clarke, from Metuchen, who Service’s President John Sims. outstanding mortgage of at least left the payroll and how many have been In fact the school budget will placed in low interest rate and put their deed served as sales associate at The Land­ Ms. Chambliss has more than 20 added and what is the pay raise basis? SI (X).(XK), a good credit rating, and front of the voters on Tuesday, April 19. into a "Family Trust" or “Family Es­ ings, has replaced Ms. Chambliss as years of experience in on-site new Note that the estimated increase in sala­ I suggest that all voters look at the low-to-moderate cash flow. As with tate Trust" - with the perpetrators home sales, having previously worked ries is $1,097,906. budgets, ask questions, demand answers many real-estate scams, the perpetra­ named as trustees. The new "trust­ for one of the nation's largest Why is there almost an $80,000 in­ and suggest cost savings. tors often seek out elderly Seton Hall Participates crease in the travel budget? ees" are then able to refinance the homebuilders for nearly two decades. homeowners and recent immigrants. What does CST and C&I mean? What Albert Muller mortgage and take other steps to re­ As regional sales manager, Ms. Scotch Plains Ms. Rajoppi said, “Our vigilant in Study of TV Election labor contracts will be negotiated during ceive tens or even hundreds of thou­ Chambliss is responsible for the day- staff refers all examples of possible Coverage of Local Races this year that is reflected in the benefit sands of dollars. The homeowner is wrongdoing to the Union County to-day management of all sales per­ increase of $1,395,185? What is the cost then left with a massive debt and AREA — Sen. John McCain un­ sonnel and policies for several projects CLASSIFIEDS Prosecutor's Office.” of medical and dental for single, married history of delinquency due to the veiled a study about how local TV including The Landings at and family coverage? To what degree Buy & Sell on the Net Concerned citizens are urged to stations covered, or didn’t cover, lo­ does the employee pay for his or her mortgage payments never made by call the Union County Prosecutor's HarborSide, a $600 million redevel­ goleader.com the scammers. cal election races and issues last fall. opment that includes 2,100 residen­ benefits? Office at (908) 527-4500. Researchers at the University of tial homes and 150,000 square feet of Wisconsin, Seton Hall University and retail space; Waterford at East WESTFIELD: 908-232-8700 the Norman Lear Center at the Brunswick, a 148-unit condominium I SUMMIT: 908-277-65651 Annenberg School for Communica­ complex for adults; 86 single-family tion looked at more than 4,000 local homes being built at Pinecrest Lake w W W . T O W N A N n c: O IJ N T R Y W INF. C O M newscasts in 11 big city markets dur­ Golf & Country Club in Pocono Pines; ing four weeks before last November's Cedar Gate at Livingston, a commu­ election. nity of 54 luxury townhomes; Wesley The results showed that only 8 per­ Grove at Asbury Park, a lakeside com­ TOWN & COUNTRY cent of those broadcasts included a munity that will eventually include report about a local election race. 750 townhomes and condominiums There was five times more advertis­ with more than 20.000-square feet of Tine 'Wines & Spirits JAarkcthme ing about House races than there was retail space: and the Cranford Cross­ news coverage about local races. The ing condominiums in Cranford. researchers said some stations spent “I am very excited to be involved in DID YOU KNOW? more airtime on teases, bumps and these projects,” said Ms. Chambliss. 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Mrs. Wight Springfield Avenue in Westfield. will describe her experiences as she A Westfield native, Mrs. Wight can adjusted her life to' be with her hus­ I * trace her roots in the town back to the band as much as passible. late 1700s through her Welch and A telephone committee of the So­ Woodruff ancestry. Although she will ciety will contact regular attendees of discuss some of that ancestry and her the luncheon to verify their reserva­ early years in Westfield, she prima­ tions. Space permitting, others also 3 rily will focus on her two bicycle may attend. Interested persons are tours through Europe, particularly asked to call (908) 233-2930 by noon Germany, in the summers of 1936 on Monday, February 28. and 1937. Paul John Sullivan, Jr. and Mta Lauren Kurt She will recall the people she met Area Author to Discuss Edward M. Joffe and Ms. Kelly Mark Bower and places she visited, including the ‘Tracing Black Roots’ 1936 Olympics that were attended by Hitler and placed Jesse Owens' name SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch Miss Lauren Jfurz to Many in the Olympic records. Plains Public Library will present a ‘Edward. M. Joffto WedMrs. Wight also will discuss the trip free program entitled "Tracing Black she and a couple of girlfriends made Roots in Union County" on Thurs­ (PaulJohn Sullivan, Jr. after college graduation, driving from day, March 3, at 7 p.m. Ms. (Jetty Marie (Bower Cleveland, Ohio along the famous Guest speaker Ethel Washington is Mr. and Mrs. Henry Soloway of in nursing at Selon Hall University and the author of the newly published book Scotch Plains have announced the is employed at the Jersey Shore Univer­ Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Joffe of the School of Nursing at Johns Knights Announce “UnionCounty BlackAmericans" from engagement of their daughter. Miss sity Medical Center in Neptune. Westfield have announced the en­ Hopkins University and will begin the Black America Series of Arcadia Lauren Kurz of Scotch Plains, to Paul Her fiance, a 1998 graduate of gagement of their son, Edward M. the doctoral program at the Easter Food Drive Publishing. The book contains more John “PJ” Sullivan, Jr. of Lanoka Lacey Township High School, earned Joffe of Baltimore, M d.toM s. Kelly university's School of Public Health GARWOOD - The Garwood than 200 photographs dating back to Harbor. He is the son of Mrs. Bonnie a bachelor's degree in criminal law Marie Bower, also of Baltimore. She in September. Knights of Columbus Council No, the early history of Union County. Stankus of Lacey Township and Paul from Seton Hall University. He is is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James A graduate of Westfield High 5437 is conducting an Easter Food Ms. Washington, a long-time resi­ John Sullivan, Sr. of Whiting. pursuing a master’s degree in crimi­ Bower of Overland Park, Kan. School, the future bridegroom re­ Drive, collecting canned and dry food dent of Plainfield, is the history pro­ A 1999 graduate of Scotch Plains- nal law at Fairleigh Dickinson Uni­ A graduate of Shawnee Mission ceived a Bachelor of Science degree goods for needy families. gram coordinator for the Union Fanwood High School, the bride-elect versity and is employed as a police South High School in Kansas and in Civil Engineering from Bucknell Donations may be dropped off af­ County Division ofCultural and Heri­ received her Bachelor of Science in officer in Lacey Township. the University of Richmond in Rich­ University in Lewisburg, Pa. and a ter 4 p.m at the Council Hall, 37 tage Affairs. Nursing degree at Villanova Univer­ The couple plans to be married in mond, Va„ the bride-to-be earned a Master of Business Administration South Avenue in Garwood (opposite Light refreshments will be served. sity. She is pursuing a master's degree April of 2006. Bachelor of Science in Nursing de­ degree from Johns Hopkins Univer­ Pathmark). Parking is available be­ The library is located at 1927 Bartle gree and master's degrees in public sity in Baltimore. He is employed as hind the building on Willow Avenue. Avenue. For further information and health and community health nurs­ a Project Managerfor Whiting-Turner Monetary donations should be made directions, please call the library at Workshop to Feature Speaker ing from Johns Hopkins University Construction Company in Baltimore. payable to "Garwood K. of C. Food (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, in Baltimore, Md. The couple plans to marry in June Drive." For more information, please or visit the library’s website at Ms. Bower is a faculty member in in Baltimore. rail tonsil 7StQ.wxnd after 4 r www.scotlib.org. From Child Advocate’s Office

It a t e il In Baucrl inancial, Inc. WESTFlELD-OnTuesday, March cific problems and questions submit I, at 6:30 p.m., a resource workshop them to the FSO prior to the event. will be held at the office of the Family Before joining the Child Advocate’s Support Organization (FSO) of Union Office, Ms. Christiano was the Direc­ Take th e H om e T own A dvantage! County, 137 Elmer Street in Westfield. tor of Union County's Youth Case Gianine Christiano, co-coordina­ Management program. She also par- Open a Bine Devil CD and Well Add 1.00% tor of the Bureau of Citizen Com­ , ticipated on many state and local com­ plaints for the Office of the Child mittees that address the mental health Advocate in Trenton, will be the fea­ needs of county youth. In addition, Available Terms: tured speaker. she is currently on the board of the She will offer information on ac­ FSO. 6 Months to 5 years cessing services, identify resources The workshop will be free, but res­ and answer questions from parents ervations are suggested. To submit Minimum in ojh ii S | .()<)(> and caregivers of children with spe­ advance questions and situations or cial emotional and behavioral needs. to reserve a place, please call Gail or 3.38 M akes a great investm ent It is suggested that those with spe­ Kathy at (908) 789-7625. f o r IR A s . Junior League Set to Host MW \ iiiui.il I'm i mage 1 ielti is \ .iri.thlt ami based upon tin prim lour wick i\ il m ount rati plus 1.11(1 M in iu m m in ii test rale is 1.5(C . I lu m i lent 9 1 il.it I

vsiihtlr.iwn without liirtber n n iin. I In n is a stihsl.iuti.tl penal(t loi earlt withdr.i Annual Literary Luncheon COUNTY - The Junior League enue in Summit. 520 South Avenue- 44 Elm Street of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) will In addition to the luncheon, the Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, NJ 07090 host its sixth annual Literary Lun­ event will include a silent auction 908.301.0800 908.318.9333” cheon on Friday, April 22, from and raffle; book sales and author You Will Notice the Difference. 10:30 a m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand remarks. Books will be available www.townbank.com Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Av­ for purchase and signing by the au­ thors. The 2005 panel of distinguished According to Black’s Law Dictionary, authors will include Adriana Trigiani as returning Mistress of Ceremo­ Back To Nature nies. Mrs. Trigiani is the author of "Lucia, Lucia” and “Queen of the 13 Walnut Avenue, Cranford TOM is: Big Time” and the Big Stone Gap series: "Big Stone Gap,” "BigCherry and Holler” and “Milk Glass Moon.” STATUS QUO no The other featured authors will include novelist Linda Fairstein; Frank Delaney, who has authored biographies, historical works and STENTORIAN no fiction; children’s author Margie Palatini, and Jon Katz, known for his books about dogs. Celebrating Natural Dental Health Tickets, for $75, are now on sale SOLEMN no (absolutely not!) to the public. The Literary Lun­ 20% Off Toni’s Products For February cheon has sold out for the past five years. To purchase tickets, please 908- 276-4270 call the JLEP at (908) 709-1177. A lexandra J(ando(pfi

SOVEREIGN well, maybe ‘W elcom ed ‘B p B onus Christian and Ralane Bonn of Westfield have announced the birth SUPERIOR yes of theirdaughter, Alexandra Randolph Bonn, on Sunday, February 6, at 10:31 a.m. at Overlook Hospital in Summit. SIXTY definitely! Alexandra weighed 8 pounds and 10*/2 ounces and measured 213A inches in length at birth. The baby’s maternal grandparents The statute of limitations will not run are Lynda and William Randolph of Miami Springs, Fla, u r d f a e t s out on our congratulations and best Barbara and Joseph Bonn of Alamo, Calif, are her paternal grandparents. Furniture wishes. , Happy Birthday, TOM Alexandra s maternal great-grand­ mother is Margaret Randolph of Port Maggie & Steven / Barbara & Fred St. Lucie, Fla. Marion Bonn of Coral Gables, Fla. is her paternal great-grandmother.

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February 25 and 26, five games and interactive activities, as One East Broad Street in Westfield, is church's new entryway. Westfield churches will take part in well as by serving their community. asking the community to support its Monetary donations also are being the annual World Vision 30-Hour Chi Saturday, they will volunteer at Medicine Box project for tsunami relief. collected. A total of $375 must be raised Famine, a national event designed to both the Community Foodbank of The United Methodist Committee on far each Medicine Box kit This is to raise awareness and money to help New Jersey in Hillside, where they Relief and the Health and Welfare Minis­ cover the cost of prescription medica­ starving children worldwide. will sort food items, and with Newark tries of die General Board of Global tions (including those to treat intestinal By forsaking food for 30 hours, the Goodwill doing a painting project. Ministriesof the United MethodistChurch worm infections, bacterial infections, youth get a taste of what the world's The fast will conclude at 5 p.m. on have asked that local congregations, work­ scabies, dehydration, nausea, dysentery) poorest children and families experi­ Saturday when several local clergy Wk ing in concert with Interehureh Medical that will be procured at a discount from ence on a daily basis. Victims of the members will lead the youth in an Assistance (IMA), assemble and con­ pharmaceutical companies by IMA. recent South Asia tsunami will be a ecumenical communion and a shared tribute Medicine Boxes to aid victims of Monetary donations may be mailed focus of this year’s effort. meal at the First Baptist Church. the South Asia tsunami. directly to FUMC. Checks may be made Participants will include youth Prior to the 30-Hour Famine, youth FUMC of Westfield is collecting the payable to FUMC, but donors should groups from First Baptist. First Con­ participants will seek sponsors and following specific Medicine Box items note that the contribution is to be used gregational, First United Methodist, collect donations, with an individual on a per kit basis: Sterile gauze pads for the Medicine Box project. Redeemer Lutheran and St. Helen's goal of raising at least $360. This is A TASTEFUL EVENING...Members of the public are Invited to sample wines (four-inch by four-inch), 50 pads needed: Roman Catholic churches in enough for World Vision to feed and and food on Saturday, March 5, from 8 p.m. to midnight at Temple Emanu-KI, 756 Adhesive tape (either one-half inch or Newcomers Are Invited Westfield. The Reverend Jeremy East Broad Street in Westfield. This event has been held twice previously. one inch wide by 10 yards or more in care for a hungry child for a year. Organizing Committee members from 2003 and 2005, pictured left to right, are: Montgomery, Minister of Local Out­ length), six rolls needed; Triple antibi­ To First Baptist Lunch Funds raised will be used to fight Front row, Robert Kendler, Jacqueline Bass, lx>ri Blitz, Robin Winter-Bailey. reach at First Baptist, is the local hunger and poverty in Africa, South­ Lucille Rosenberg and Marcia Kendler, and back row, David Schulman and otic ointment (one-ounce tube), four WESTFIELD - This Sunday, Feb­ coordinator for this activity. east Asia and elsewhere. Stephen Rosenberg. tubes needed; Aspirin (acetylsalicylic ruary 27. at noon, the First Baptist The event will start at the First Youth also are able to produce their acid. 325 mg/tablet), 1000 tablets Church of Westfield will welcome Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street, on own web page for fundraising pur­ needed; Ferrous sulfate tablets (325 mg/ newcomers to join the deacons and Friday at 6 p.m. with a Band Night poses. For a sample, please visit First Temple Invites Community tablet), 500 tablets needed; Children's Pastors for lunch at the church, lo­ program featuring local teen bands. Baptist Church’s webpage at http.// multivitamins with iron chewable tab­ cated at 170 Elm Sheet in Westfield. The cost is $8 at the door and the www.justgiving.com/pfp/ lets, 500 needed; Adult multivitamins Individuals who recently joined the program is open to all youth under fbcwestfield. To Sample Food and Wines with iron tablets, 500 needed, and church, have been visiting, or who age 18. All proceeds from Band Night Children’s acetaminophen chewable tab­ want to learn more about the church Anyone wishing to make a dona­ WESTFIELD — A “Food and samples. Participants will have an will benefit World Vision. Afterward, lets (80 mg each), 300 tablets needed and the denomination, American Bap­ tion to this effort may call Reverend Wine Tasting Journey," hosted by opportunity to sample the food and the five churches' youth will conduct (only available in bottles of 30 tablets). tist Churches, are invited to attend. Montgomery at (908) 233-2278 or Temple Emanu-El of Westfield in wines. an all-night fast together at First Bap­ visit the online webpage. Donations All donated items must have an expi­ There will be time for questions, tist. partnership with the Sisterhood and The cost is $36 per person at the ration date no earlier than September and lunch will be followed by a tour of also can be made by calling (800) 7- Men's Club/Brotherhood. will take door, which includes the wine edu­ The teenagers also will spend time FAMINE. 2006. Also, whenever possible, tablets the church. For more information, place in the temple's Greifer Sacks cation program, music, hors must be packaged in bottles of 100 or please call (908) 233-2278. Hall from 8 p.m. to midnight on d’oeuvres, cheeses, coffee, dessert Saturday, March 5. and prizes such as dinner for two at Priest to Discuss Challenges Bayway Liquors of Elizabeth, the Four Seasons Restaurant in Man­ owned by temple member Saul hattan, as well as other prizes sup­ Facing the Catholic Church Leighton, will present a selection of plied by local restaurants and mer­ D o You H, wines as well as wine expert David chants. Greenfield. Mr. Greenfield w ill share Temple Enianu-El is located at WESTFIELD - The Reverend Ri­ Reverend Rento will address ap­ his thoughts and impressions of the 756 East Broad Street. All proceeds G o To C o chard G. Rento will speak on “The proaches that may bring about heal­ wines to be sampled, suggest har­ from this event will benefit the Church Today" on Thursday, March ing and rejuvenation in contempo­ monious food pairings and note the temple's youth and education pro­ 3. at 7:30 p.m. at the First United rary Church life. A priest of the Pater­ characteristics of each variety. grams. To reserve a space, please Methodist Church of Westfield, lo­ son Diocese for 46 years, he served as The evening's w ine selections will call Lynel Katz at (908) 389-1545 or cated at One East Broad Street. Pastor ofSt. Brendan’s Roman Catho­ JON M . BRAMNICK be accompanied by appropriate food the temple office at (908) 232-6770. He will discuss various challenges lic Church in Clifton. He also held facing the Catholic Church today, other diocesan positions, as well as Ce r t if ie d C iv il T r ia l A t t o r n e y including the clergy sex abuse crisis; having been a hospital chaplain, ra­ P e r s o n a l I n j u r y L aw what has been described as the dio broadcaster and lecturer. Church's “failure thus far to become This program will be the fourth in Unity( BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ a series of presentations sponsored a church of the people of God," and a L.L.C. MITTERHOFF decline in the availability of the Eu­ by the Union County affiliate ofVoice o g a charist. of the Faithful (VOTF), an organiza­ GRABAS & WOODRUFF tion of laity that includes among its Jets MVP to Attend goals change from within the Catho­ Free Introductory Class lic Church through a greater voice for 1827 East Second Street Brunch at Temple the laity. C l a s s e s begin F e b r u a r y 28 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 WESTFIELD - Former New Further information on VOTF New Jersey is available on the Internet at York Jets player Bruce Harper will 125 Elmer Street, Westfield 908-322-7000 be the special guest at a lox and www.votfnj.org. For further details 908.233.9697 http://unityoqct.home.att.net E mail: j

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Josephine Kondak, 90, Was Member Plains died on Sunday, February 20, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona­ Elizabeth “Betty" Tremaine Mindowaskin Park in Westfield at the Westfield Center-Genesis tions may be made to the Woodside Pierce. 101. of Fenton, Mich., for* Besides her husband, she was pre­ Of Willow Grove Women’s Circle EldeiCare in Westfield. Chapel, 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood meriy of Westfield, died on Monday, deceased by her parents and by a Bom in London, England, she lived 07023. February 14. brother. Lyman Tremaine. Josephine Kondak. 90. of Basking her brother, Vahak Avedikian of Colo­ in Scotch Plains for more than 30 years. NUnaiy (M. 2006 Bom on June 5, 1903 in Westfield. Surviving arc a son. Retired Lieu­ Ridge died on Monday, February 14, rado: a sister, Angel Muradyan of Mrs. Morris had been employed as Mrs. Pierce was the daughter of C. tenant Colonel U.S.A.F. William N„ at Fellowship Village in Basking Colonia; seven grandchildren and a teacher’s aide ai the McKinley Faye E. De Golf, 85 Milton and Elizabeth (Lord) Jr and his wife, Nancy Pierce, of Ridge seven great-grandchildren. School in Westfield for 12 years be­ Faye E. De Goff, 85. of Westfield Tremaine. She graduated from Bellevue. Neb.; a daughter. Marion Bom in Syria, she had lived in A memorial service will be held at fore retiring in 1982. Earlier, she had died on Saturday, February 19, at Bradford Academy in 1924, Connecti­ “Peri" and her husband. Victor Hart. Scotch Plains for 38 years before 11 a m. on Wednesday, March 2, at operated her own wedding catering Runnells Specialized Hospital of cut College in 1927, of Salem. S.C.; four grand­ moving to Fellowship Village last the Willow Grove Church. There will business in England. Union County in Berkeley Heights. where she received a children. Major U.S.A.F. year. be no visitation. She was a member of the Woodside Born in Stratford, S.D., she lived in Bachelor of Arts degree, William N„ 3rd and his A member of the Willow Grove Arrangements are by the Memorial Chapel in Fanwood. Westfield since 1959. and Parsons School of wife, Amanda Pierce, of Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains Funeral Home. 155 South Avenue in She was predeceased by her hus­ Mrs. De Goff had been a teacher in Design in 1930. Japan, the Reverends and its Women's Circle, she also was Fanwood. band, Laurence G. Morris, in 1997. the Plainfield school systems for many She married William Kevin V. and his wife. a member of the Armenian Evangeli­ In lieu of flowers, memorial dona­ Surviving are three daughters, years before her retirement. Neil Pierce on May 20. Suzanne Hart, of Three cal Church of New York City. tions may be made to the Willow Jeanette Perrin of Hollis, N.H., She was a member of the Westfield 1933 in Westfield, and he Bridges, N.J.. Kaelee T. She was predeceased by her hus­ Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Gwenda Innes of Wales and Linda Women's Club. preceded her in death on and her husband. Eric band, Albert S. Kondak, in 1967. Raritan Road, Scotch Plains 07076 or Green of Roselle Park; a sister, Audrey Mrs. De Goff earned a Bachelor of November 19.1977. Mrs. VanCamp. of Fenton, Surviving are a daughter, Gloria K. to the Armenian Missionary Associa­ Armerding of Missoula, Mont.; seven Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Pierce had resided in Mich., and Tech Sergeant Boorujy of Watchung; two sons, tion of America, 31 West Century grandchildren and four great-grand­ Hunter College in New York City. Fenton. Mich, the past U .S.A .F. G regory A. George A. Kondak of Summit and Road, Paramus 07652. children. She was predeceased by her hus­ February 24. 2005 17 years, coming from Elizabeth Pierce Pierce of Papillion, Neb.; Richard S. Kondak of Scotch Plains; Funeral services will be held at 3 band. Edwin De Goff, in 1971. Westfield, where she had six great-grandchildren, p.m. on Sunday. February 27, at the Surviving is a daughter, Carol De lived for 84 years. Laura. Michael and Christopher Woodside Chapel. There will be no Goff of Marina Del Rey, Calif. She was a member of St. Paul's VanCamp, Jack and Miles Pierce and Community/County News visitation. Services will be under the direc­ Episcopal Church, E.C.W., Guild and Benjamin Hart, and three nephews Arrangements are under the direc­ tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 Quilters; a member of the Westfield A memorial service w ill be held at 11 tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, East Broad Street in Westfield. Women's Club, where she was a past a m on Saturday, March 12, at St. Paul's In lieu of flowers, memorial dona­ editor and writer for the Women’s Episcopal Church. 414East Broad Street Prayer to tions may be made to the American Club Bulletin; the College Women's in Westfield, with the Reverend Andrew Westfield Library Slates The Blessed Virgin Heart Association. Club and the Echo Lake Country Club. C. Hamersley officiating. Febnjafy 24. 2005 Her father. C. Milton Tremaine, Those desiring may make contri­ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED founded National Music Week and butions to Friends of Music at St. Youth and Adult Events VIRGIN; (Never known to fail) Oh most beautiful flower ofMount Pascal Pironti, 90 was the founding Treasurer of Paul's Episcopal Church or to WESTFIELD - The Westfield Me­ Coping Strategies and Community Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Pascal Pironti, 90, of Watchung Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan. Interlochen Arts Camp. Friends may died on Tuesday, February 22, at He also was co-developer of send a condolence or post a tribute at morial Library, located at 550 East Supports," with Registered Nurse heaven. Blessed Motherofthe Son Ruth Adelman. of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Overlook Hospital in Summit. Stoneleigh Park and the initiator of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Broad Street, has posted its calendar me in my necessity. Oh. Star of the Bom in Newark, he had lived in the July 4th celebration at February 24, 2005 of events for adults and youth for the The program is free, but seating is week of February 28 through March 5. limited. Interested individuals may Sea, help me show me herein, you Kenilworth before moving to DEATH NOTICE Several programs have been reserve a space by calling the are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Watchung three years ago. planned for adults, the first of which Alzheimer's Association at (800) 883- Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Mr. Pironti had been the owner of Elizabeth Kravec, Retired Salesperson; will be the library's "Meet the Author 1180. and Earth! I humbly beseech you Xcelcut Manufacturing Company in Series: Jeffrey Cohen" on Wednes­ Storytimes for Children also are from the bottom of my heart to Roselle. He ran the company for over Active With St. Paul’s and Local Groups day, March 2, at 7 p.m. scheduled. All storytimes are con­ succor me in this necessity. There 31 years, retiring in 1981. Attendees will have an opportunity ducted on a drop-in basis, but atten­ are none that can withstand your A United States Army veteran of Elizabeth Irene Van Allen Kravec former member of the Newcomers to meet Mr. Cohen, an author, jour­ dance is limited, so participants are power. Oh, show me herein you are World War II, he was honorably dis­ of Westfield died on Saturday, Febru­ Club of Westfield. nalist and screenplay writer known advised to arrive early and sign in at my mother. Oh Mary, conceived charged and was a recipient of two ary 19, at Overlook Hospital in Sum­ In addition to her husband, she was for his Aaron Tucker mysteries, as the Children's Desk. Youngsters must without sin, pray for us who have Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. mit. predeceased by a son, William G. well as his non-fiction book 'The have a valid Westfield Library card to recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I He was a member of the American Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived Kravec. 2nd, in 2002. Asperger Parent: How to Rai se aChild participate. place this cause in your hands (3 X). Legion post in Kenilworth. in Westfield for over 40 years. Surviving are two daughters, with Asperger Syndrome and Main­ "Little Listeners: Ages Two to Holy Spirit, you who solveall prob­ He was predeceased by his wife, A 1941 graduate of the Drake Busi­ Cynthia Kravec and Nona Reppy; a tain Your Sense of Humor." Three-and-a-Half Years Old” is held lems, light all roads so that I can Mary Pironti, in 1996. ness School in Elizabeth, Mrs. Kravec son-in-law, Dr. Robert Reppy. and This program is free, but seating is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from attain my goal. You who gave me Surviving are a son, Anthony R. had been a salesperson at Vision World three grandchildren. Brittany, Brenton limited. Individuals may reserve a 10:30 to II a.m. Children must be the divine gift to forgive and forget Pironti of Old Greenwich, Conn.; a in Watchung from 1979 until her re­ and Baylee. place by pre-registering in person at accompanied by an adult for this all evil against me and that in all grandchild and a great-grandchild. tirement in 1996. A Requiem Eucharist took place the library or calling (908) 789-4090. storytime. Infants will be permitted, instances in my life you are with A service was held yesterday, Prior to that, she had worked w ith yesterday, Wednesday. February 23, The second program for adults, but older siblings will not due to size me. I want in this short prayer to Wednesday. February 23, at the Gray her husband. William G. Kravec. at at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Inter­ "TG1F: A Visit to Japan." will be of­ limitations of the group. thank you for the things as you Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street his optician's practice in Elizabeth. ment was at Graceland Memorial Park fered on Friday, March 4. at 1:30 p.m. The library requests that children confirm once again that I never in Westfield. Burial followed at Mr. Kravec died in 1976. in Kenilworth. Thirdly,on Saturday. March 5. from attend this program only once per want to be separated from you in Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. She was a member of the Episcopal Arrangements were by the Dooley 9:30 a.ffl. to noon, the Alzheimer’s week so that as many youngsters can eternal glory. Thank you for your Memorial donations may be made Church Women and a former Sunday Colonial Home. 556 Westfield Av­ Association will present a workshop participate as possible. mercy towards me and mine. The to the Kenilworth Library, 548 Bou­ school teacher and Flower Guild enue in Westfield. at the library that will focus on two For more information, please call person must say this prayer three levard, Kenilworth 07033. February 24, 2005 member at St. Paul's Episcopal , Memorial donations may he made areas; "New Strategies for Treatment (908) 789-4090, visit the library's consecutive days. After three days, Church in Westfield. to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 and the Role of Clinical Trials," pre­ website at www.wmlnj.org, or stop the request will be granted. 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4 A W atchuno CoMuumcATiom, Inc. Puiucatww______3II;r ffirntfifR) fu n b rr and Tha Fanwood TIMES Thuivday, F. Second Marking Period Honor Roll Announced By Edison Intermediate Principal Cheryl O’Brien WESTFIELD - Cheryl O’Brien, Ain Furlong Krir FahmMhold Principal of Edison Intermediate Tnat Gabriel Alima Frank School in Westfield, has revealed Brittany Graham Dan Fumman Brandon Rahdcfc the names of students placed on the Roaa Gradadri HI’H_ wa, 'p----- r n- riomtalquc GIByard Harrison Sacks Distinguished and Regular Honor Kdward Gncatr MameMSt Ufer Brian Gingrich Matthew Scharpf Rolls for the Second Marking Pe­ Jama Hay Claln Sieve*-Haa. Nina Gndbee Julia Knaua Sarah Vlneetl riod of the 2004-2005 academic term. Kate Htffmun Alexandra Goldin CoBean Smith Rachel Kreutier Andrew Wetm DISTINGUISHED HONna a n ,, Jaklyak Herron Madeline Tiedrich Adam Gnttdlener Moira Smith Jacob long Timothy Woods GRADE 7 -4 9 ST nnfty f $ Mariena HlncMkM Christina Tsui Nina Heilman Emily TebhetU Kevin Yang Meredith Am binder Danni Ijng Danielle HopUm Roaalha Vnqnn Elaine Andenon MeUaaa l lttman Meghan lace Katherine Veneeia l-eslie Bartach Kamil Lupicki Kelly Irving Quceaie Villa Spring Break for Special Needs Zachary Bowman Jessica Margolin Rebecca Kapc Jaaou Yang Emily Budnkrk Marisa Mormile DISTINGUISHED HONOR RVU Children Planned by Resident Heather Callahan Lkw Nehring GRADE 8 -4 9 STUDENTS Victoria Cheung Steven Obiajulu Caroline Alba near Kathryn Kiefer FANWOOD - Fan wood resident accommodations, a "kid's night out” Kevin Clancy Joshua Perlman Stephanie Albrighl Claudette Bardwil is coordinating an and group admission to such attrac­ IjRcy Cummings Nicholas Polak Salty Bregman Jenna Leopold excursion for special needs children tions as Theater of the Sea, with swim­ Monica D’Amico l^iuren Posluszny Charles Cary Alice U and their families to the Pelican Cove ming or wading with dolphins also Andrew Deutchman Alison Ricardo Aleu ( assaro Jason Lipshutz Resort in Islamorada, Fla. from Tues­ available. PROUD PRINCIPAL...Westfield High School Principal Dr. Robert Petix re­ Marykate Doyle Melissa Riegel Alexander Chartrain Justin U day, April 26, to Saturday, April 30. A registered nurse will accompany ceives a check for $2,000, representing monies raised bj members of the Asian Awareness Club, for victims of the Aslan earthquake arid tsunamis. Shannon Doyle Alicia Rogers James Chu Ezra Margolin A mother of an eight-year-old au­ Ms. Bardwil to care for the children. Kathleen Ksler Philip Russo Christine Clark Joseph Martogtio tistic child, Ms. Bardwil is a popular Additionally, a parents' support speaker and advocate throughout Kevin Furlong Drew Schapow Alexis Constantine Natalie Morrison network meeting and a special "Par­ WHS Asian Awareness Club Shelley Fussman Dylan Simon Matthew DeMasi Alyson Moskowitz Central New Jersey regarding nutri­ ents Night Out" will be planned so Emily Gluck Emma Smelkinson Anthony Dilorio Evan Pauhui tion and holistic alternatives. couples can have an evening on their Her 20 years of experience as a Adam Goldberg Virginia Spinelli Jennifer DUzell David Pusar own. Ms. Bardwil will also supply Assists Victims of Tsunami Christopher Hdabockd Sarah Spitz Christine Feldbauer Carla Ralston travel agent has now helped her de­ "sensory grab bags" for the special Zachary Heifand Lindsay Steinbach Mark Flschetti Samantha Ritter sign this family vacation for those needs children and "surprise bags" WESTFIELD— The Asian Aware­ According to Yuchen, many stu­ Kyle Higgins Sarah Szollar Zachary Friss Abigail Ryan whose family includes a child with for the siblings. ness Club of Westfield High School dents and faculty members donated Valerie Hoffman Janya Tagat Dary l Garfinkel Christopher Sheehan special needs. “When a family has a special needs (WHS) recently raised more than more than the one dollar suggested Leslie Holt Kelsey Wilson Sophia (teskin Elyssa Solomon “I still remember a trip we took child, thousands are spent on thera­ $2,000 from the sale of ribbons to contribution. In addition, several pu­ Miles Hsu Melissa Wong Danielle Ciillyard Marisa Stutter with our daughter, Brianna, where pies, medications and doctors," said aid the victims of the Asian earth­ pils who were not members of the Siyu Xiao Aileen Grogan Dean Thompson she just started screaming on the air­ Ms. Bardwil. "Because a special needs quake and tsunamis. Asian Awareness Club also volun­ plane." said Ms. Bardwil. “Regular, child's care involves dietary and edu­ REGULAR HONOR ROIJ Bridget Grogan Kimberly Townsend In a ceremony held this past week, teered to help the club with its ef­ healthy people can block out all the cation issues, families tend to put GRADE 7 - 72 STUDENTS Jessica Harris Keegan W allace the club's officers, in the company forts, sensory input - like voices on the vacation orfamily time with the other Jamie Ackerman Michael Kaufhold James Hughes Jennifer Weidman of club members and faculty advi­ "Several students helped with the loudspeaker, buzzers, engines roar­ children on the backbumer." Affison AmmemnitkT Sara Koznecki Michael Irving Amy Weiss sors, presented a check to WHS Prin­ sale of ribbons,” Yuchen stated. ing, people talking - but kids with She continued, “A lot of families Calvin Antoniewicz Daniel Krack Ross Kettleson Corey W isler cipal Dr. Robert Petix, which will be "Jessica Cain independently made sensory issues cannot." also don’t want to deal with the hassles Nicole Aronson Kristin Kukis Danielle Zamarelli forwarded on the club's behalf to the bracelets for sale and donated the Recalling the experience, Ms. involved in travel - like the fact that Zachary Bakhtin Lindsey LaRusso U.S. Fund for UNICEF. REGUIAR HONOR ROU Bardwil added, “She just started most often, special needs kids cannot funds to the club." he added. “Stu­ Allison Barba Su Hee Lee "We decided to organize the screaming in fear. The woman sitting wait in line;; they just have great dents in Ms. Mickulick’s Project 79 Richard Barber Rachael I-obo fundraiser during the winter break Jennifer Ames Amanda Lojo in front of us turned around and said, difficulty with that." English class took up a collection Megan Boersig Nina Mantle Paul Bai Kathleen Lynes ‘Can’t you control your child?' At the Ms. Bardwil, who is also working when we saw the outpouring of re­ and donated the funds to the club as Jamie Bernstein Rachel McGovern John Barnes Dayna Marino same time, I didn’t know how to with Disney to coordinate a future sponses to the tsunami disaster." well." Joon Byung Chae Sara Mitchell Jonathan Berman Andrew Marra handle it, and many parents of special vacation trip, said her goal is to "offer commented Yuchen Zhang, club In addition to raising funds to aid Robert Ciarrocca Rebecca Morse Mallory Boesch Cyndil Matthew needs kids stay home to avoid those solutions and to help these kids on president. in the relief, club members hoped Madeleine Dejohn Kathleen O'DoradMVkm Mark C after o Matthew Morgan kinds of situations, 1 decided that their way to wellness.” "Carina Don came up with the that the wearing of ribbons would Brett Denicola Andrea Ortis Nicholas Chart rain Julia Murphy some special planning would help Spaces remain available on the idea of selling ribbons," he added, be a visual reminder of the magni­ Elizabeth Dennerlein Elizabeth Penczak David Chen Dana Newman solve some of the frustrations and spring break trip to Islamorada, which "which were red and white to sym­ tude of the tragedy in South Asia Mary-Juliet Donohue Lindsay Psolka Colleen Cleary Katherine Nguyen embarrassment." will include a maximum of 30 people. bolize the colors of the flag of Indo­ and the importance of providing Kathleen Dooley Megan Pulliam Benjamin Colvin Robert O'Rourke The Florida excursion includes The deadline to apply for the trip is nesia which suffered the greatest assistance. Christopher Douglas Rebecca Romano Brittany Cortinhal David Ortuso roundtrip airfare on American Air­ Tuesday, March 1. losses." “1 am very proud of the efforts and Jennifer Eisenberg Michael Ruschmann Adria De Vita Marisa Palestino lines to Miami, transfers, oceanfront For more information, please visit Club memberscoordinatedthe sale great work of our students," com­ Caroline Fahey Kevin Russell Nicholas DeFreltas Joseph Panarese www.briannatours.com , e-m ail of ribbons, which was conducted in mented co-advisor Mabel Hunyh, Steven Fallon Jonathan Russo Natalie DiFrancesco Katherine Payne Rensselaer Polytechnic [email protected] or call the cafeterias during the lunch peri­ Gregory Fortino Matthew Sanders Joshua Einbinder Andrea Petrarca adding, "The kindness and coopera­ Ms. Bardwil at (908) 889-8860. ods and in the high school's main Elizabeth Frankola Rvan Scrudato Dennis Elwell Ross Pohling Honors Local Students tion of the school community have Meghan Freudenheim Vishal Shah AREA - Rensselaer Polytechnic office. been impressive." Telethon to Aid Victims Institute in Troy, N. Y. has announced Elizabeth Grausso Budget Discussions that students from Scotch Plains, Of Tsunami Scheduled Fanwood, Mountainside and Berke­ Named to Dean’s List WEIGHT-LOSS BULIMIA CHRONIC PAIN To Continue Mar. 1 SCOTCH PLAINS - The Asian ley Heights have been named to the SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains PHOBIAS ANXIETY PANIC ATTACK Student Association at Scotch Plains- With Westfield BOE fall 2004 dean's list. resident Elizabeth Grausso. the ALCOHOL MARIJUANA TOBACCO Fanwood High School (SPFHS) will Vaidehi Patel of Scotch Plains, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard WESTFIELD — The Westfield air a telethon on Saturday, February freshman majoring in biology, joined Grausso, has been named to the dean’s Board of Education will continue 26, to aid victims o f the December Fanwood resident Eric Pratt, a junior list at Vanderbilt University’s Blair to discuss the proposed 2005-2006 26, 2004 tsunami. Filmed at SPFHS, majoring in computer science and School of Music. school budget at itsTuesday, March the telethon, which will air from 6 to philosophy, in being placed on the list. I, meeting to be held in Room 105 10 p.m. on TV-34, will feature a live Mountainside resident Brittany M e d ic a l at 302 Elm Street at 8 p.m. The talent show, auctions and more. Hamtil, a freshman majoring in "Elect Gurry College Names public is welcomed to attend. Media, Arts & Communication,” was A complete agenda will be Columbia Univ. Names named to the dean’s list, along with Annese to Dean’s List available on Monday, February Korecky to Dean’s List Evan Finn, a sophomore majoring in WESTFIELD - Curry College in 28, in the Board Secretary’s office mechanical engineering from Berke­ Milton, Mass, has named Christo­ H y p n o s is WESTFIELD - Columbia Univer­ at 302 Elm Street and on ley Heights. pher Annese of Westfield to the sity in New York City has placed Jenni­ www.westfieldnj.com/boe. dean’s list for the fall 2004 semes­ fer Korecky of Westfield on the fall All public school board meet­ ter. 2004 dean's list. Westfielders Graduate ings are taped and may be seen on He is a communications major “Last year, 1 helped more To qualify for this distinction, a stu­ with a concentration in television Channel 36 on Tuesdays at 8 a.m., dent must achieve a 3.6 or higher grade Boston University production, and a politics and his­ than 1200 teens and adults 3 and 11 p.m. and Thursdays at 8 point average. 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Joseph Suliga (D-22) was killed in Adams was wanted on several out­ a traffic accident last Friday night By ANNA GITHENS In addition, the towers will be standing traffic warrants, including two in his hometown of Linden. Srrftallv Written for TV WrnfMd leader and TV Tlmei from Woodbridge, for $2,500 and configured in a way that would Mr Suliga, whose career in elec­ $1,500. and one each from Linden, for GARWOOD -Borough Engi­ minimize the adverse visual im­ tive politics ended with his mid­ neer Donald Guarriello Tuesday $822, Carteret, for $614, and Elizabeth, campaign withdrawal from a 2003 pact on the community. for $250. She was released on her own night presented five different The borough will be receiving recognizance on the Westfield charge, re-election bid. was currently serv­ streets for the Borough Council to funds to lease the land from the and turned over to Woodbridge police ing as chief financial officer in Lin­ review and decide on with respect company that builds the tower, of­ on the strength of their outstanding war­ den. rants. to the Department of Transporta­ ficials said. Mr. Suliga. a former Democratic tion (DOT) grant. The applica­ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Councilman Victor DeFilippo member of the Union County Board tions will be submitted to the DOT A Garwood resident reported that her of Chosen Freeholders and the Lin­ inquired. “What revenue do we wallet was removed from her pocket- in April. den City Council and Board of Edu­ stand to generate from the tower?" book while she was working out at a "This money will be released cation. was elected to the State As­ Mr. Renaud stated that the bor­ South Avenue facility. The wallet, mi­ probably in the third quarter of the sembly in 1093 and to the State Sen­ ough would seek bids and that the nus the cash that had been in it, was later year and it’ll be a 2006 project," recovered at the south side Westfield ate in 2001, representing the newly company that wins the bid will said Mr. Guarriello. train station. drawn 22nd Legislative District, build the cell tower. The council plans to give prior­ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 which includes Scotch Plains and From the archive# ol The Westhetd Leader Councilman DeFilippo’s inter­ Neil Jordan. Jr.. 43. and Ronald E. ity to the streets that are most in Fanwood. SWEARING IN...On January 8, 2002 Senator Joseph Suliga took the Oath of est lies in the possibility of col­ Way. 40. both described as homeless need of repair. A total of three In the midst of his re-election bid Office from Senate President Dick Codey at the State House in Trenton. His wife lecting the money and dedicating men from the Newark area, were ar­ Annmarie looks on. street projects will be applied for. against Scotch Plains Mayor Martin it towards a proposed senior cen­ rested at North Avenue and East Broad Marks, Mr. Suliga was involved in a Suliga entered an alcohol rehabilita­ County. The streets that are being consid­ ter in the borough. Street after they were stopped for a ered in order of priority are: Sec­ motor vehicle violation and allegedly September 2003 incident at an At­ tion program and was replaced on the Assemblyman Gerald Green of Councilwoman Kasthleen lantic City casino that led to his ond Avenue between Oak and the found to be in possession of a stolen car. November 2003 ballot by Union Plainfield (D-22) called Mr. Suliga Villaggio also gave a report on the arrest for sexually harassing a woman Cranford line; Willow Street; and Jordan and Way were each charged County Freeholder Nicholas Scutari, “a dedicated legislator who served as school board and said that it is with thefi of moveable property, pos­ patron and "fighting" with security who defeated Mr. Marks in the gen­ an advocate for the young and those Spruce Street between Maple and anticipated that the final phase of session of burglary tools and posses­ personnel in an alleged alcohol-in­ eral election. less fortunate. (he Westfield line. the Lincoln-Franklin School con­ sion of drug paraphernalia. Way was duced incident at the Trump Marina Union County Democratic Chair­ Mr. Suliga is survived by his wife, Robert Renaud, the borough's additionally charged with possession struction project will be completed Casino. woman Charlotte DeFilippo called Annmarie Pakulski; his father. Jo­ attorney, raised some concern over of a hypodermic needle. by November 2005. The casino later dropped the Mr. Suliga's death "a devastating seph S, Suliga. Sr. of Linden; three work that will be done around the Each of the suspects also was wanted The council's March meeting charges. loss," saying he was "a compassion­ bothers, Richard Suliga of Brick. brook in Cranford on West Holly. on contempt of court warrants, Jordan Several days later, Mr. Suliga with­ has been changed to Tuesday, on one from Irvington for $500 and ate advocate for those in need.” Thomas Suliga of Westfield, and The question was raised as to drew from the race despite Republi­ March 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Way on one from Hamilton Township His former 22nd District colleagues Raymond Suliga of Linden. whether or not this may conflict can Party protests and unsuccessful School. The open house for the for $ 125. Neither of the men was able to also remembered Mr. Suliga. with A funeral mass was held yesterday. with the Garwood street repairs in court challenges claiming that state new technology room will be held post bail and both were transported to Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Wednesday, February 23, at St. terms of timing. the Union County Jail. law prohibited replacing a candidate Fanwood (D-22) calling him "a driv­ Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church at 6:30 p.m. and the public is in­ In other business, the council SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 just a few weeks prior to the general ing force who exhibited great vision in Linden. Entombment was at St. vited to attend. has received a request to site wire­ Joseph Ranaldo, 27, of Westfield was election. on many issues" and a person who Gertrude, Good Shepherd Mauso­ Councilman Walter Tucker re­ arrested al Edgewood and Glen Av­ less communications towers and Soon after his withdrawal, Mr. “cared deeply for” the people of Union leum in Colonia. ported on the annual Sunday, Sep­ enues and charged with driving while antennae within the municipality. tember II, Family Fun Day and intoxicated. He later was released on The site being considered for a Car Show held by the Chamber of his own recognizance to a responsible cell tower is behind the Hess Sta­ adult. Ann Ormsby-Cary Throws Commerce. The theme for the car K-9 Unit tion on North Avenue. Elzbieta Karpinska, 42, of Linden show will be "We Remember.” was arrested and charged with shoplift­ — — CONTINUED FROU PAGE I — — ing $133.99 worth of clothing from a Hat Into School Bd. Race illegal drugs at Westfield High School store in the 600 block of North Avenue. CONTINUED FROU PAGE I is any worse than at any other typical She was released on her own recogni­ suburban high school." The search, The district's burgeoning enroll­ Mr. Dorry works as general coun­ zance. as well as the imminent threat of one, SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 13 ment is another issue Ms. Ormsby- cil for a telecommunications firm in Estimate on Reeve House Project was meant to deter students at WHS Kevin Garmony, 42, of Irvington Cary knows will need to be addressed Newark, while Mr. McCready works from bringing any types of drugs into was arrested and charged with hinder­ in the future, and she said that as a as a computer systems manager for a the school environment. Now Placed at $1.3 to $3.3 Mil. ing apprehension for allegedly giving board member, she would help “meet bank in Jersey City. Mr. Ziff is an Although Dr. Petix wrote in his e- CONTINUED FROU PAGE I police a false name and address after that challenge head-on.” attorney with offices in downtown being stopped for a motor vehicle vio­ mail that "the idea of bringing the K- the property would revert back to the Ms. Orsmby-Cary, along with the Westfield, and Ms. Hunnicutt is a these discussions. lation at Central Avenue and Grove 9 Unit to the school has been well Reeve Foundation. Mr. Boothe said. other candidates listed above, will former professional musician who “It affects people's reputations and live­ Street. received by most Westfield High "Obviously, it’s in the best interests of seek a standard three-year term. currently works for the Statewide lihoods. We have to be careful about what He also was wanted on active con- School students and parents with the town for this property to be used in Candidates Dorry, McCready, and Parent Advocacy Group. we discuss (at meetings) because people lempt of court warrants out of East whom we have spoken," the actual accordance with the deed,” Mr. Boothe Orange, for $1,500, and Newark, for Ziff have lived in Westfield for ap­ All currently registered candidates are reading (the local newspapers),” he search was met with mixed feelings remarked. He said the town can not sell said. $500, as well as a no-bail warrant from proximately the same amount of time, have children enrolled in Westfield from students, the property. Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. while candidate Hunnicutt has lived schools. The candidates have each told Junior Chris Pinheiro said. “I was Ms. Hansen explained that the society said official newspaper slatus is simply Garmony was released on his own re­ in Westfield since 1984. The Leader their main concerns the offended by the drug dog search. Not wishes to move its extensive archive of given to newspapers so that the town can cognizance on the Westfield charge school board will have to deal with in letters, maps, posters and other materials and was taken into custody by the Essex all high school students do drugs.” place its public notices in a designated the future; chief among those concerns that are housed at the Westfield Board of County Sheriffs Department. Others were more supportive of newspaper. He said he had not heard that are the school district’s continually Education Administration Building on ft was reported that someone en­ the search. Senior Chris Hild said the notices have been printed incorrectly Skibitsky growing enrollment and increasing the Elm Street and on the second floor of the tered an Elm Street store while it was that, “if searches by the drug dogs in the paper. 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE I — — - quality of courseofferingsdistrict-wide. municipal building into an addition to be closed and stole $325 in cash. There help to keep drugs out of the school On another matter, Assistant Town was no sign of forced entry. Mrs. Walsh, who served on the Prospective cahdidates have until built on the left side of the Reeve House. and out of town, then I ’ m supportive Engineer Kris McAloon said the town school board for ni ne years, from 1992 this Monday, February 28, at 4 p.m. The main floor of the existing house of them.” currently has 16 active residential exca­ through 2001, including three as board to file nominating petitions with the would be turned into a museum. Offices vation sites within its borders. Of that president, said she was “seriously con­ board secretary. Some students found issue with would be housed on the second floor. number, he said, 15 "had some sort of the school's use of a 10-minute am­ MS BOE sidering" running for council. Noting The board election will take place Ms. Hansen said the society would fence up.” nesty period, according to an an­ that she has time to submit her nomi­ on Tuesday, April 19, in tandem with seek grams and launch a fundraising drive He said the town has asked contractors — 1 CONTINUED FROU PAGE I ...... nouncement made by Dr. Petix be­ to raise the money for the rehabilitation of nating petition to the Town Clerk, she a vote on the proposed 2005-2006 “to secure their sites” in the short-term According to Ms. Cosimano, the fore the search began, that allowed and addition to the home. said there are “a number of other can­ school year budget. until the town develops a more concrete state has approved and adopted new didates considering” running for coun­ students to turn in drugs to a teacher “We have the opportunity to do some­ policy. Mr. McAloon said all builders standards for every subject, which cil. that they had found. thing really special for the town," said have been notified of the town’s new changed the district’s curriculum stan­ GOP Gubernatorial Ms. Hansen. Prior to being elected to the council “The 10-minute grace period," said policy. dards. In other business, following a report­ in November of 2(X)0, Mr. Betancourt Candidates to be in Clark senior Dina Ragab. “made a mockery Town Attorney Robert Cockren said The new 2005 edition science text­ ing error in last week’s Westfield Leader served eight years as municipal pros­ CLARK — The Republican Com­ of the school's effort to catch drug the town could choose to regulate from books are what Ms. Cosimano calls offenders." regarding the tabling of demolition per­ the point of demolition until construction ecutor and two years as public de­ mittee of Union County is hosting a “considerate of the learner.’’ They Freshman Jimmy Boyle said he mits to local builders, Fourth Ward Coun­ begins, at which point state statutes regu­ fender. He has been a resident of Candidates' Forum for the Republi­ cilman Larry Goldman said the designa­ will include 16 modules for the four Westfield for 20 years. thought "that Dr. Petix was worried late construction matters. years of science starting in grade can Candidates for Governor on tion of The Leader as an official newspa­ The council will introduce a $32.3 “It is time to move on,” Councilman that he would be given a bad repu­ five. Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at per of the town is not a “right” but a million municipal budget on Tuesday, Betancourt said. He added that he the Grand Centurion at 440 Madison tation if he didn't give the students "privilege” which can be taken away by Earth science will now be intro­ any warnings about the search, so which is supported by a tax levy of $ 17.7 wanted to “give other people a chance Hill Road in Clark. the town. million. The average assessed home in duced in grade five with physical (to serve) and give myself a chance to Invited guests include GOP Guber­ he gave us the 10 minutes to turn in A front-page correction box appears in science now being taught in grades any drugs we happened to have town will see a $105 increase to support do other stuff.” natorial Candidates Todd Caliguire, today’s issue. municipal services over last year. seven and eight with Ms. Cosimano Westfield Town Democratic Party Paul DiGaetano, Doug Forrester, Steve ‘found.’” He said the “potentially disparaging" stating, “Physical Science was more Chairman Ken Rotter said the com­ Lonegan, John Murphy, Robert comments “crossed the line" of what he appropriate for older kids.” mittee would announce its candidates Schroeder and Bret Schundler. Brandon Pantano Earns felt was acceptable newspaper reporting. In the past, the curriculum was not within the next few weeks. This event is open to the public and Dean’s List Recognition Mr. Goldman said every profession has WF BOE aligned with the standardized tests “We still are in the midst of our the press is invited. Tickets are $25/ standards, and felt The Leader should and students were scoring poorly — CONTINUED FROU PAGE I ..... (selection) process,” he said. person and include open bar and hors WESTFIELD - Westfield resident have verified the information before it because they had not yet covered tion of dependency on outside technical The deadline to file nominating pe­ d'oeuvres. Brandon Pantano has been named to went to press. material introduced on the tests. titions for the office of mayor and the dean's list for the fall 2004 semes­ First WardCouncilman Peter Echausse services, instructional repairs, and out­ “We altered the curriculum so they For reservations, call (908) 789- side consultants will net the district a council seats for the Tuesday, June 7 ter at Bryant University in Smithfield, suggested that council members make (students) would get a curriculum a 0200. Tickets will tie available at the themselves available after meetings to savings of $60,360. Primary is 4 p.m. on Monday. April door. For more information, please R.I. He is a freshman majoring in little more aligned with the test management. reporters to answer any questions they The district will also see what Dr. call Phil Morin at (908) 789-0200. may have. Foley caljed “substantial savings” in con­ (TerraNova)," she concluded. Second Ward Councilman Rafael taining utilities costs. By securing inde­ The changes in the technology cur­ Christopher Beil Named Betancourt, who served as Acting Mayor pendent bids for natural gas and electric­ riculum are designed to help students To Salisbury Dean’s List Tuesday night in place of Mayor Greg ity supply, the district will save $59,066 prepare for work and career. McDermott, said the governing body and $32,000, respectively. Board Member MaryBeth WESTFIELD - Christopher Beil might want to refrain tram discussing Additionally, the elimination of 25 tele­ Schaumberg asked the board to con­ BOYLE FINANCIAL of Westfield was named to the dean’s sensitive issues involving businesses in phone lines not currently in use netted a sider volunteering to read to students list for the fall 2004 semester at town at future meetings. He said the savings of $15,000. on Read Across America Day on ASSOCIATES, LLC Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md. town’s professional staff could handle “These are the kind of things we need Wednesday, March 2. to do to keep budget costs down,” said Dr. Mrs. Schaumberg also announced 917 Mountain Avenue • Mountainside, NJ Dorson Baby Care, Inc. Foley. that the annual Parent Teacher Asso­ 908-232-8977 The district is also piloting a class for ciation Fashion Show to be held next Would you like time, rest and comfort after the birth of your autistic students in the 2005-2006 school [email protected] baby? Dorson Baby Care will give you the attention and care Thursday, March 3, at L’Affaire in that you and your baby deserve! year, in addition to running two classes at Mountainside is sold out. Westfield High School (WHS) for stu­ “This is a big event, very well at­ •Ve Provioe: dents wirn special needs and reducing tended and a big fundraiser for the • Llve-ln. 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B> FRED LECOMTE The key to the 10-9 Blue Devils'set w anted it and took over the game for Spniall, N fu m fn n , Wru/UU U.Urr Hu Tme, back included numerous turnovers, them and we could not answer. Of­ Blue Devils Eric Hayes. Tom the inability to contain Carnegie, in­ fensively. wc basically lived and died Bonard and Mike Venezia each had a ability to convert shots in the lane and with the jump shot and you cannot good evening in the scoring column, the lack of scoring from the stripe win games that way unless you're however, it was Plainfield’s Isa when needed. super hot, and we were not super hot Carnegie who pulled the trigger with "Defensively. Plainfield did a good when we needed to.” two seconds remaining lo bum the job. They took us out of a lot of things Hayes led the Blue Devil with 16 Westfield High School boys basket­ wc wanted to do and they had some points, including two from 3-point ball team, 47-45, in the first round of shot blockers that blocked when we range. Sophomore guards Venezia and the Union County tournament held in did break them down." said Blue Devil Bonard were fierce with the 3-point Cranford on February 16. Head Coach Kevin Everly. "Carnegie CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

U I U 1 7 H U / ' r n n i < m D V r . „ . . . . Fr*d K. Lacomta for TTw WpafMd iM d .a n d Thp Ttmt, L... . TO VICTORY...Blue Devil Dun lhahanov swept the 200 free, the 100-yard freestyle, then Joined Matt Blutfleld. PJ. Ilarley and I at Duurio to win the ’ 00 freestyle relay event. Westfield beat Hunterdon Central,96-72, In the North Jersey sectional semifinals in Westfield on Keb. 17. CHABANOV, DAURIO INVOLVED IN .? WINS APIECE Blue Devil Swim Boys Quiet Hunterdon Cent, in Semis

By FRED LECOMTE ev ents and swam on the winning 200- Specialty Wntienjor, The Westfield leader and The limes combined with Matt Blutfield. Harley freestyle relay foursome for the Blue and Pat Daurio to win the 2(X)-yard Capturing firs! place in nine of 11 Devils. Chabanov breezed through freestyle relay event in 1:37.45. events proved to be the deciding fac­ the 200-yard freestyle, finishing in This was my first shave meet, so I tor as the Westfield High School boys 1:54.41. then joined Brandon Cuba was looking to come out and do some­ swimming team swam to a. 96-72. and PJ. Harley lo finish 1-2-3 in the thing big. It was probably a four sec­ victory over Hunterdon Central in the 100-yard freestyle by touching first ond drop for me since I swam the 200 North Jersey Public A semifinal round with a time of 52.63. Cuba followed free, so I was really happy w ith it,” in Westfield on February 17. in a time of 52:65 and Harley finished said Chabanov. "Our relays did a re- Dan Chabanov won two individual in 54.51. Back in the pond. Chabanov CONTINUEO ON PAGE 13 CAMERON, HELOCK EACH WIN 2 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS SPF Raider Swim Girls Sink pm DV, _ . ...» . pred * Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times CRUISING B \ A L A RUIN AL. ..Bryan Hayes set the tone for the Blue Devils by scoring 16 points however, with two seconds remaining, Plainfield pulled nut a, 47-45, victory in the first round of the UCT in Cranford. Caldwell Swimmers in Semis PAT MINEO GETS 6-0 SHUTOUT FERRANTE WINS 9-5 \ By ERED LECOMTE vidual medley (IM) with Helock be­ “In the 200 free, I really did not have Specially Written for The Westfield leader and Die Times ing timed at 2:15.54. Senior team much competition, however in the 1 (X) The 11-2 Scotch Plains-Fanwood captain Amanda Cameron took first free 1 had to do well because I didn't Livingston Lancers Set Back High School girls swimming team in the 2(X)-yard freestyle with a time swim much in that event since Pirates. glided smoothly through the water to of 2:03.21 followed by Kristen When I saw the girl right next to me. 1 sink Caldwell, 111-59, in the semifi­ Henkels in 2:07.63. Cameron whizzed knew I had to push hard," said nals of the North Jersey Public B Tour­ through the water to snag first in the Cameron. “This meet was big because SP-F Raider Matmen, 28-24 nament in Fanwood on February 18. 100-yard freestyle at 56.36 anti Mary last year when we swam Chatham, Propelled by freshman Melissa Henkels got .third in 57.19. there was a big controversy because Helock, Brittany Larkin and Emily Later. Cameron, both Henkels and the girl did not swim the extra 50 in the By DAVID B. CORBIN Raider sophomore Pat Mineo, fac­ Prior to Mineo's hout. Dakiem DeAngelis, the Raiders swept the first Larkin took top honors in the 200-yard 5(X) and we just about won the meet by Specially Written for The Westfield Ixtuler and The Times ing a strong opponent in Sean Gaines gave the Raiders a 3-0, team three places in the 200-yard indi­ freestyle relay with a time of 1:45.04. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Any of several small tweaks could Robertson at 140-lbs, asserted his lead with a 10-6 decision over Pat have changed the outcome of the dominance by recording a 6-0 shut­ Nann in the opening bout at 130-lbs. North Jersey, Group 3. Section 2 first- out. Mineo took a 2-0 first-period Lancer Rob Giordano recorded a 16- round match between the Scotch lead with a slick shrug takedown, 3, majority decision at 135-lbs. Plains-Fanwood High School wres­ added an escape and a driving single­ Raider Anthony Ferrante has been tling team and Livingston but the oldwell anker leg pick in the second period then on a roll since his 4-2 victory over C B Lancers garnered the most bonus received a stalling penalty point award Bridgewater's Wayne Hampton on points to set back the Raiders, 28-24, in the third period. February 12. Against Livingston, Experience, T rust, Reliability Service in South Plainfield on February 15. "Sean Robertson is a friend of mine. Ferrante got the best of Reggie Each team won seven bouts - five He recently lost aclose maeh to (Seth) McKenna, registering four takedowns were decided by three points or less - Podhorelz(Milibum), that shows how - three by single-leg spin behind and but the Lancers managed to grab one much I have improved,” commented one a fine fireman’s - to record a 9-5 majority decision and two falls, one Mineo. - Mineo’s only New Jersey victory at 145-lbs. in a stunning fashion. loss was to Podhoretz. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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witn me recent news that Hound tory. won-lost record-wise. If you arc To purchase the book, send $25 to Brook. Manv-ille. North Plainfield and the lucky winner, you'll have a night Theron Hopkins, Twenty Town Press, Mount St. Mary of Watchung will be at the Jolly Trolley with the Corbin PO Box 149, Yachals, OR 97498. leaving the Mountain Valley Confer­ brothers. Horace and Dave. It takes REMEMBER WHEN ence to join the Sky land Conference, two minutes to enter, and could be Feb. 19, 1972: Joe Wilson breaks what does that mean for the future of hours of fun. Steve Schmitt's school record in the the MVC? And also the future of the TRIVIA QUESTION 400-yard freestyle with a 3:55.1 at the Watchung Conference, or a possible The Gonlick brothers - Rich. Jeny Union County Swimming Champi­ return of the old Union County Con­ and Phil - each won at least one dis­ onships The time is also a Wallace ference? trict wrestling title. WTw are the other Pool and Union County meet record. With the MVC losing teams every two Westfield families with three Wilson won stale titles a month later year. Union County schools like Gov­ brothers who won district titles? in the 200 individual medley and 100 ernor Livingston. New Providence. CRITERIA REVISITED breasi. Roselle. Rahway and A.L. Johnson \ BK» UPSET... Bfae Devil Mare Boyd. left. Oghts off the takedown attempt 7 Tig ^ a r w iT t We brought this up several months Feb. 25,1938: Paul Fitzgerald (100 their iWMh bout. Bo%d resisted and pinned \hsotu in the third period. may soon be looking for a mote solid ago. but just in case you forgot: breast) and Dave Manning (100 back) league lobe a member o f. . and most tiebreakers stink' At least this one was win individual titles as WHS edges of them are former members of the in the wrestling team tournament, Pingry by one point to win the first BOYD RECORDS BIG Pl\. DWIXS AT Watchung Conference w here \ ou really do need one team to Union County Swimming Champi­ The two biggest - and arguably the advance. The last time I brought it up onship. held at Rutgers. two best - conferences are the Shore was for a regular season match, and Feb. 24, 1940: An NJSIAA wres­ Conference 144 schools in Monmouth that's just dumb, creating a loser tling regional qualifier is held at Linden Tigers, 8 Forfeits Top and Ocean counties) and the Greater In this case. Hunterdon Central Roosevelt Junior High School. Union Middlesex Conference (31 teams from (which earlier in the year got a edges Regional (Springfield) for first Middlesex County, plus Mother Sc­ tiebreaker “win" over Delaware Val­ place with WHS's first-yearclub team ion of Clark!. The Sky land has now ley) got a pin in the final match to earn taking fourth. grown to 23 teams, from Somerset, a 28-all tie w ith Brick Memorial in the Feb. 24. 1965: Bob Felter scores 35 Blue Devil Wrestlers, 51-15 Hunterdon and Warren counties. Central Jersey Group 4 tournament. points and grabs 17 rehounds as WHS What's left of the MVC is all Union The two officials took nearly an hour, defeats Scotch Plains-Fanwood 79- By DAVID B. COKBIN cautious wrestler in Marco Renderos. County schools, plus Central and Tech­ going through the first six criteria, 69 in a Union County Tournament W - t* * - > ■ *. . . . t m . to walk on the mat to get his hand Beirg the aggressor the enure bout. raised in the air. In the first bout of the nology from New ark. Would it be that before Brick Memorial got the win on semifinal. Concentrating vilely on getting the DelDuca got a duck under takedown evening. Blue Devil Matt Kamel difficult to form a super league of the seventh tiebreaker, most first Feb. 26, 1965: WHS divers Steve bevj from its remaining varsity wres­ in the first period against the reluctant dropped a 6 2 decision to Tiger Mike Union County schools’ Get Summit • points. It just seems better to me to McCoy. Terry Gass, Mike Ward and tlers. the Westfield High School wres- Renderos and added an escape and Pisarski at 119-lbs. hack from the Iron Hills Conference, have every body come back the fol­ Jeff Schaub finish 1-2-3-4 at Eastern tling team prevented only four eumpeti- another takedow n in the third period to WEIGHT SEQUENCE: and a Union County Conference lowing aftemoon/night. Interscholastic championships. torv against Lmden and came up with w in a 5-1 decision. 103: — No match would be comparable to any in the If I were a wrestling coach. I'd Feb. 2 7 ,1965: Bob Felter and Steve three v Kinoes in We-ifieU on February "It's tough to work your moves 112: — No match state in most sports. make copies of the criteria and put Wright score 17 points each and Jerry 16. The visaing Tigers won eight bouts 119: — Mte Pisaraki (L) d Man Kamei. 62 against someone who is very cau­ 125: — Ralph Celestin (L) won forfeit The Watchung Conference has been them in BLOCK CAPITAL letters Richards contributes 12 points, nine by forfeit and another by decision to tious," said DelDuca. "But I'm feel­ 130: — Will Cooper (L) won forfeit a nice league fora half century, but it's and make each wrestler memorize rebounds, five steals and solid de­ grab a 51-15 victory while the Blue ing more confident with my shoulder 135: — John Miller (L) won forfeit certainly not the conference it once them And if we lost on Criteria No. 7. fense on Wayne Huckel as sixth- Devils won one b u t by pin. another by and my conditioning is good I'm 140: — Mark Horaepa (L) won forfeit was. There's more than enough qual­ keep me away from sharp objects, tall seeded WHS stuns top-seeded decision and the thud by forfeit. 145: — Erik Meika (Li won forfeit ity schools in Union County to form going to get another match in before 152: — Tom DelDuca (W) d Marco buildings and bridges. Cranford 61-52 to win the UCT bas­ The most memorable bout of the the districts My weight is already Renderos. 61 the state's No. I athletic conference: GOOD READING ketball title.Cranford(2l-2)hada 15- afternoon came in the I60-Ib class around 145 pounds so I don't have to 160: — Boyd (W) p Absolu. 5:11 Brearley. Cranford. Dayton. Elizabeth. Hot off the presses is "The Eighty- game win streak ended. when Blue Devil sophomore Marc worry about that " 171: — Dan Whitney (W) won forfeit Governor Livingston."A.L. Johnson. Yard Run" by Theron Hopkins. The Feb. 27,1965: Dave Perkowski sets Boyd resisted the power of Tiger 189: — Ken Jones (L) won forfeit Linden. New Providence. Plainfield. Blue- Devil Dan Whitney had no 215: — Julio Loperena (L) won forfeit Oregon native spent an entire year, a national record (1:01.4) during (ri­ Kareem Absolu and emerged with a challenger at 171-lbs and needed only Hwt: — Ronnell Orr (L) won forfeit Rahway. Roselle. Roselle Catholic. traveling from Pennsylvania to Cali­ als as WHS swimmers capture East­ stunning fail in 5 11 Absolu recorded Roselk Park. Scotch Plains-Fanw ood. fornia. from Montana to Texas, track­ ern Interscholastic championship. two takedowns by power throws in Summit. Union. Union Catholic. ing dow n 20 of the country 's premier Feb. 29. 2004: Chris Heinen wins the first period while Boyd recorded Westfield And you could include high school football programs for a two indiv idual races and anchors two an escape. In the second period. Mother Seton. St. Patrick of Elizabeth deeper look into what makes them winning relays as WHS swimmers Absolu added a reversal but Boyd, and Oratory Prep of Summit. w hat they are. top Cherry Hill East 90-80 to win its with his long legs, kept a strong base, There's 21 teams, three seven-team The schools are: the Blanco (Texas) 20th state championship, the most of got a standup escape and came back i or four of five or six teams 1 divisions Panthers: the Warren Central Vikings of any N.J. public school. to grab a double leg takedown on the based strictly on size Call them the Vicksburg. Miss.: the Valdosta (Ga.) March I. 1947: Bob Clotworthy tiring Absolu Boyd added a reversal Bob Duncan. Frank Cicarell and Ernie Wildcats: the Orange Panthers of becomes WHS's first aquatic state in the third period. Absolu escaped Rnizio divisions. Play everybody in Hillsborough. N C.; the Bethlehem t Pa. I champion, winning the first of his but Boyd took him back to the mat your division, plus whatever cross­ Catholic Golden Haw ks: the Corcoran three NJSIAA diving titles. and smothered him with an under over and non-league games you Cougars of Syracuse. N Y: the Wash­ March 2.1963: Dave Morash earns half nelson and chin hook. wanted to fill out the schedule. ington Tigers of Massillon. Ohio: the his second straight state wrestling title, "He was very strong. I found that It just might work. What do \ou Bettendorf ilciwa) Bulldogs: the Valen­ topping Paulsbioro's Frank Carfagno out in the first period but I knew he think? tine t Neb. i Rural Badgers: the Sheridan 6-4 at Rutgers. would tire as the bout went on. So I CONTEST DEADLINE NEARS t Wyo. i Btoncs: the Russell Rustlers of TRIVIA ANSWER kept going after him. I kept a w ide There were NO new entries this Great Falls. Mom.: the Kamiakin Braves Dennis (1960 at 130 pounds), Ken base, went after him with a double week in our Which Year Was the Best of Kennewick. Wash.: the W'aldport (1963 at 130) and Jim Powers (1962 and the under half w as there so I used for W HS contest so w e re at 12 and i Ore.) Fighting Irish: the Sutter (Calif.) and 1963 at 98 f.' and Tom (1971 at -u." Boyd-explained.. counting as the entry deadline of mid­ Union Huskies: the Grant Pacers of 141). Dave 1 1975 at 108. 1977 at 129) in the previous bout at 152-Ihs. Blue night. Feb 28 quickly approaches Sacramento. Calif.: the Bishop Manoque and Jim Tinnesz (1978 at 188). A Des il Tom DelDuca. still testing the You hav e four more days to send in (to Miners of Reno. Nev.; the Mayfield Bruce Johnson’s Devil’s Den ap­ „...... Osvtd B. Cortro lor TTw WerrilHd Leaotr a n d T h t T m e s the email address at bottom of col­ water to see how his injured shoulder I OP CON FROL... 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ally great job opening up with the yard freestyle witha time of 5:25.04. first relay victory. We have been talk­ Colin Sullivan took third al 1:43.88. Two of Three Matches ing with the guys to start it off right, Baran was involved in the 100-yard get the meet rolling right early and backstroke and quieted his oppo­ Its DAVID H. CORBIN Mineo also pinned Leo Brunetti of that is what we tried to do here. We nents by placing first in 57:41 fol­ Vmsafft b .ram A * The WrepeU I n d r r am i Ihe time: Hightstown in 1:11. shaved everyone for this meet and lowed by teammate Dan McCrory Competing without varsity starters Raider heavyweight Mare Fabiano hopefully we'll be even be faster when who finished second. Steve Mineo. ranked second in New gathered three wins - two pins and a we swim Bridgewater." “Everyone showed so much heart Jersey at 135-lbs, and 130-lb Dakiem forfeit - but the most i mpressivc came In the first event, the 9-4-1 Blue today by getting in there and swim­ Gaines, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood against big 275-lb Rob Meuera of Devilsdominated the 200-yard med­ ming their best times," said Baran. High School wrestling team defeated TRN when he recorded a takedown ley relay, finishing 1 -2. Luke Baran, "Personally, 1 had ihe best time in Bound Brook. 45-30, and Hightstown. and quickly caught him with a half Daurio, Blutfield and Brandon Cuba ihe relay splitting the best 50- 49-27, but were lopped, 43-27, by nelson and body press in 1:58. recorded the fastest time at 1:42.95. sprint.” Toms River North (TRN) in Scotch “He was a big kid. I knew 1 had to Cuba was credited by grabbing first Hunterdon's Johnny Millaci took Plainson February 19. The main story, use my speed to get around him," in the 50-yard freestyle in 23:00 top honors in the 100-breaststroke however, was Raider sophomore Pat Fabiano said of Meuera. "He tried to and Baran finished second at 23:48. with a time o f 1:07,24. In the final Mineo who knocked off two top- muscle up with me in the beginning. “Everything started snowballing evenl, the Hunterdon Central quar­ ranked wrestlers to improve his over­ I worked my shot and got him to the from the 200-medley. I did my best tet of Ethan Grossman, Joe Urcinas, Dcvki B Cortttn tor Ttw WtttiaM L— d t and Tht Timet all record to 26-3 - two losses were al ground. 1 hit a navy, stacked him then WORKING ON ESC APING... Raider Dakiem ((Bines, front, does a standup to split with a 22:3 and in my 50,1 got Eric Elberty and Graham Berstler escape Lancer Pat Nann’s grasp In the 130-lb bout. Gaines walked ofT the mat with the prestigious Beast of the East Tour­ got on top.” my best at: 23 flat and bested my captured the 400-yard freestyle re­ a ltl-6 victory. nament in December. Raider Sal Gano recorded two pins 100-free at 52:06," said Cuba. "As a lay in 1:42.95. First, Mineo. who has been on a and a majority decision al 119-lbs. team, we stepped it up and showed "As far as the team is concerned. mission since his only New Jersey His quickest pin came when he a whole lot of guts. People never February has always been the month Livingston Lancers Set Back loss to Millhum's Selli Podhorclz in clamped TRN'sAnthony Mikranowith expected us to get this good and it's for Westfield,” said Kyle Murray. December, edged sixth-ranked Jesse a cradle in 19 seconds. Anthony just going to continue progressing "No matter what people say in the Harrington of Bound Brook. 6-5. then Ferrante at 145-lbs and A.J. Watson at until we get to states." paper, none of that seems lo matter. SP-F Raider Matmen, 28-24 took it to rugged Joe Vito of TRN, 152-lbs each won two of three bouts Daurio swam to victory in the The liltlest guys on our leant all the using two lifting, throw takedowns, as did Dave DeNichilo al 135-lbs. 100-butterfly at 54:48. Harley swam way to the top. we always manage CONTINUED FROU PAGE I I tw o escapes and an elev ator takedown Nick Giannaci won two of three bouts a 2:10.91 to easily touch first in the lo pull off some kind of miracle and “I was in a rut for a while bul I have won. 6-4. Heavyweight Marc Fabiano to claim an 8-4 victory. at 215-lbs, the more impressive win 200-yard individual medley (1M) surprise everyone. We train hard all been w restling better recently. It was disposed of Lancer Hubert Urbansky "I think, all day. I was oil my game. being a I -0decision overTRN’s pow­ and Matt Green grabbed another year long, everylhing comes to­ a big win over Bridgewater (Hamp­ in 2:11 to narrow the team score to I was really psyched up yesterday. erhouse Eric Nyeganv. Giannaci's mat first for the Blue Devils in ihe 500- gether and it com es out in the pool." ton)," said Ferrante who added, "I 19-18 Lancers. The coaches had total faith in me. It sense and balance have shown a no­ like working a good fireman’s plus Raider Trevor Cannon used a was great that we scheduled these ticeable improvement since the be­ you can get some back points with it.” Petersen roll to record a 2 I victory (matches) because that’s what I re­ ginning of the season. Constantly improving. Joe Bachi. over Mike Spiesbach al 112-lbs but ally needed lo prepare me for re­ "It w as pretty much going out there w ho performed a smooth throw by disastersmick when Raider Sal Cano, gions." said Mineo. "I'm really happy and being physical with those guys. takedown in the first period, gave ihe carrying a 6-4 lead into the third w ith the way I wrestled. I'm having a My hips. 1 have been gelling better Raiders a 12-7 lead by recording a 4- period, was abruptly stuck in 5:04 by lot of fun out here. I wrestled smart wrestling with Fabiano. He’s a big I win over Eugene Lee. The 171-lb 119-lb Zaek Kane to seal victory for against Harrington and ljusttookitto guy. He likes to throw a lot," chuck­ bout between Raider Rob Bethea and the Lancers. Ricky Olsson won the /ito. It's been a great day for me." led Giannaci. Ed Tet/lalTrocked the house, ending final bout with an 8-6 decision over in a 14-13 win for Tet/laff to put the Lancer Pat Byrne. Lancers in front. 12-10. “It's fun watching these young guys Speaking of tweaks, although both improve.” said Raider Head Coach wrestlers remained on their feet, two John Scholz. "Joe (Bachi) wrestled shrug duck unders by 215-lb Lancer well. He had a nice throw by and is Phil Silverberg resulted in Ihe award picking up his moves. Trevor (Can­ of four points worth of takedowns non) wrestled (Dan) Borneo against Nick Giannaci. Silverberg (Bridgewaler. ranked seventh in the state) very tough and even had a few UC Boys Basketball chances to score points. He wrestled Tournament Results: tough today." WEIGHT SEQUENCE: February 16 (Second Round): 130: — Gaines (S) d Nann. 10-6 Linden 68, New Providence 34 135: — Rob Giordano (L) md Dave Michael Henderson bucketed 19 DeNichilo, 16-3 140: — Mlneo (S) d Robertson. 6-0 points for the 20-1 Tigers. Brandon 145: — Ferrante (S) d McKenna. 9-5 Doyle had 11 points for the Pioneers. 152: — Dave DeAngelo (L) d A.J. New Providence Watson, 7-1 Linden 160: — Bachi (S) d Lee, 4-1 171: — Tetzlaff (L) d Bethea. 14-13 S t Mary’s 51, Governor Livingston 41 189:—John Kane(L)p Keith Baker. 4:35 Jim O'Connor (www.ojtpor1pics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Isaiah Lynch had 22 points for St. 215: — Silverberg (L) d Giannaci, 6-4 SOARING HIGH IN THE AIR...Raider forward Gavin Ford. No. 43. soars high Mary's. Hwt: — Fabiano (S) p Urbansky, 2:11 in Ihe air to get a rebound in the Union County game against Rahway. Rahway 103: — Dan Meiand (L) d G. Schardien, 7-5 ACCOMPLISHING A MISSION..,Raider Pal Mine* lifts, Joe Vito of Toms squeaked out a 59-56 victory to advance to the semifinals. Gov. Livingston 6 13 13 9 41 River North off his fret en route to an 8-4 victory. Mineo also defeated state- SI. Mary's 11 11 17 12 51 ranked Jesse Harrington of Bound Brook, 6-5. 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COHTWtUtO FHOU PAGE 11 a ^ a a a a a m m t attack. Vege/ia scotched the net with second half but the Cardinals' offen­ three 3-pmnterx and totaled 13 points sive machine played an even, 14-14. while. Bonard hit two threes and had third quarter then added a strong de­ nine points. Carnegie chilled the Blue fensive wall in the fourth quarter to Devils with 20 points. gain a 13-7 edge and die victory. The Blue Devils had some diffi­ “Losing at (he buzzer against a culty getting theiroffense going; how­ team that we beat by fifteen earlier in ever, later in the first quarter. Bonard the year is something lhat you can't connected from downtown for a two- do anything about,” said team captain point lead. Three turnovers permitted Hayes. “It was a very loose scoring the Cardinals to take a 17-13 lead. game, so that meant we played a lot of The Blue Devils came to life in a defense. We usually don't trade bas­ ENDURING PIONEER SPIRIT...The 2005 New Providence Pioneer wrestling big way with a 7-0 run in the second kets because we usually stop them. ______Fad K. Lacomto lor Th* IVMIfltM L a d e and Tla Tinas team, left, gathers with the 1W4 team after their, 37-28, victory over Roselle Park quarter and outscored the Cardinals. PROPELLED TO VICTORY...Raider sophomore Jilliun Murphy grabbed the Plainfield got a lot of fouls and they in the .section finals. lOO-butterfly event, finished second in the 50-free and joined Kristen Henkels, 11-3. Hayes nailed a jumper from came out on top at the end because we Catherine Harley and Melissa llelnck to capture the 200-medley relay. Scotch dow ntown to knot the score. Venezia, didn't get many stops." Plains-Fanwood breezed past Caldwell, 111-5V. off a push by Billy Hearon. nailed a "We outplay teams most of the year Pioneer Spirit Takes Down 3- poimer and Hearon sank one-of- and get the W’s, however, mistakes two from the stripe Defensive shov­ and that last shot at the end killed us ing led Hayes to the line where he hit and there isn't much you can do about Panthers in Mat Showdown SPF Raider Swim Girls Sink 4- of-4 to make the score, 24-20, at that," added Venezia. the half. “There really was not much of a 6-4, loss to Kevin Blatt with a step Bonard. Venezia and Hayes re­ positive you can take out of this game." H) DAVID B. CORBIN Special!* Written for The Wntfield Leader and The Tunet over, double grapevine fall in 5:06. Caldwell Swimmers in Semis mained offensively effective in the said a humble Bonard. "Myself, I If anybody wants lo find out what Wade Baldwin saved a few team COHTMteD FROM PAGE I I made some dumb plays while my real school spirit can do. go to a New points by limiting Panther Joe team played as hard as they could. We five points, so we needed lo win this so I just wanted to he competitive. I Providence High School wrestling Blackford, ranked seventh in the state, Devil Swim Girls Top were the better team, we hustled one to make it to the finals. thought we were a little deeper but 1 match. You will see a gymnasium to a 12-5 decision at 119-lbs. throughout and we should have won Helock turned in a second brilliant figured if we worked out hard in the BrH2() for Crown Blackford had beaten Baldwin via this game." packed with K through 12 students, performance by capturing first in the medley's we might sneak out another recent graduates, not so recent gradu­ 23-5. technical fall - five team points The No. 4 Westfield High School 500-yard freestyle with a time of couple of wins I didn't expect to," Plainfield 17 3 14 13 47 ates, parents, grandparents and curi­ - in the regular-season match. girls swim team made it three North Westfield 13 11 14 7 45 5:28.23 and teammate J. Quale fin­ said Raider Head Coach Jessie ous onlookers. Not bad for a Group l Panther Ross Soares topped Mike Jersey. Section 2. Public A titles in a ished third with a time of 6:08.32. Hulnik. “We had a great 2(X) free school! Boccellari, 5-2, in the 125-lb bout row by downing No. 15 Bridgewatcr- “We were not really sure how well going one, two and a great 2(X) IM History repeated itself on February then state-ranked Ross Baldwin gave Raritan. 98-72, at Lincoln Commu­ North, Public B we would do because we knew they going one. two, three. T hey won the 17 in the Pioneers' gym when New the Pioneers a 25-12 lead when he nity School in Bayonne on February had some strong girls so we had to 100 free but we were able to two. Boys Swim Results: Providence defeated Roselle Park for turned Mike Montgomery in 5:26 at 20. The 11-2 Blue Devils demon­ give it our best. I simply tried lo do three and four. T he kids swam well the second time this season. The only 130-lbs. After Panther Brian Swick strated the strength of their depth by FEBRUARY 15: my best and I'm happy with that," with some really fast times today.” NORTH, SECTION 2 PUBLIC B: other time a Union County team de­ received a forfeit at 135-lbs. Pioneer competing without the services of said Helock. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 90, Summit feated the Panthers twice in a season Larry Peotter got even with Joe stars Jackie De la Fuentc and Amanda 80 Larkin touched second in the I (X) was in 1994 in the same gym. Interest­ Devil Boys Scorched Dickson, after she was forced to drop 50 free: David Hauptman (SPF) 23.53 Signorella when he used a slide butterfly in 1:04.71 and Kate ingly, most of the members of that out of the 2(X)-individual medley. 100 free; Hauptman (SPF) 52.87 through takedown, an escape and an Koscnick third in 1:08.27. Jilliun 200 free: Mike Miller (SPF) 2:02 1994 Pioneer team, including the By BrH2Q Swimmers Sophomore Darrell Ann Smith ankle pick takedown to gain a 5-1 Murphy who grabbed first in the 100- 500 free: Matt Peterson (S) 5:25.27 former Assistant Coach (David B. grabbed victories in the 200-indi­ victory. Signorella won, 3 -1, in their yard backstroke at 1:02.17, finished The No. 15 Westfield High School 100 breast: Brian Pesin (SPF) 1:11.38 Corbin), were on hand to witness the, vidual medley with a time of 2:19.89 100 fly: Mike Sheffield (SPF) 55.97 first meeting. second in the 50-yard free in 25:56 hoys swimming team improved by 37-28. victory that earned the 13-0 and the 100-backstroke with a time of 100 back: Jack McKenna (S) 1:02.62 Marc Neuwirth made history re­ then joined Henkels, Catherine Harley leaps and bounds since its early-sea- 200 IM: Peterson (S) 2:18.35 Pioneers the Central Jersey, Group I 1:05.72. Alexi Kuska touched first in peat itself at 145-lbs and boosted the and Helock to finish second in the son loss to No, 7 Bridgewatcr-Raritan 200 free relay: S (Gordon Pepe, title. Scotch Plains-Fanwood is the the 200-freestyle at 2:03.72, Katie Pioneers' lead to 34-18 when he 200-yard medley relay with a com­ in December but just another inch McKenna, James Tolley, Peterson) only other Union County team during Morgan touched first in the 100- 1:39.38 pinned Mark Mross in 3:31 with a bined time of 1:56.95. was needed when the Blue Devils that 11-year span to defeat Roselle breaststroke with a time of 1:11.45 400 free relay: SPF (Alan Nuehauser, body throw. He previously pinned “In the 50 free, I came in second by finished in an 85-85 deadlock in the Dan Nieto, Miller, Sheffield) 3:58.07 Park - once in 2002 and again in 2(XW. and Kylie Fraser touched first in the Mross in 3:54. Panther Eric Wright .03 and 1 felt really good on that since North Jersey, Section 2. Public A 200 medley relay: S (McKenna, Spirit not only existed with the Pio­ added four team points with a 10-2. 100-butterfly at 1:01.58. Peterson, Pepe, Tolley) 1:49.97 it was pretty intense," said Murphy. finals at Lincoln Community School neers but also w ith the Panthers, which majority decision over Chris Pennisi “Every girl you swim against is in Bayonne on February 20. Based on Kuska. Brittany Reyes, Kirsten FEBRUARY 16: Selert and Elizabeth Hawkins com­ resulted in one thrilling match begin­ at 152-lbs then 160-lb Troy equally as good or faster, so you re­ a 3,796-3,597 power-point edge, the FEBRUARY 16: (SEMIS) ning with the 189-lb bout when Pio­ bined to win the 200-freestyle relay NORTH, SECTION 2 PUBLIC B: MacDermant brought the Panthers to ally need to have your mental focus Panthers were awarded the title. neer Shane Mallory amassed five with a time of 1:45.04. Fraser, Chatham 93, Scotch Plains-Fanwood within six points by pinning Chris ahd get through the nervousness. Our The 9-5-1 Blue Devils won six of 77 Dickson, Reyes and Selert touched takedowns and three nearfalls to win Conte in 3:15 with a step over to a girls swam their fastest today and we the 11 events-four individual and two 50 free: David Hauptman (S) 23.25 an 18-4. majority decision over Jim double grapevine. first in the 200-medley relay with a 100 free: Hauptman (S) 51.16 just went for it.” relays. Pat Daurio grabbed top honors Sinatra. The Panthers, however, took a Inthefmalbout, 171-lbJohnGranados Katie Johnson placed second in the in the 100-butterfly with a time of 54.8 lime of 1:55.98. 200 Iree: Derek Sturm (C) 1:56.33 50 free: Sarah Papay (B) 25.49 500 free: Nick Trojanowski (C) 6-4, team lead when Anthony Weiland appeared unconcerned with the pressure 100-yard back in 1:06.81 and J. and the 200-individual medley with a 100 free: Papay (B) 56.51 5:25.16 settled Chad Krygowski in 58 seconds and proceeded to tally a second-pteriod Gaglioti finished third in a time of timeof 1:59.42. Brandon C uba touched 200 free: Kuska (W) 2:03.72 100 breast: Trojanowski (C) 1:09.86 with a half nelson at 215-lbs. takedown and added an escape, takedown 500 free: Morgan Sawin (B) 5:33.48 100 fly: Mike Sheffield (S) 56.33 1:09.11. In the 100-yard breaststroke. first in the 50-freestyle with a time of Heavyweight Trevor Martin put the and a two-point nearfall in the third Harley touched second in 1: 16.18. In 22.84 and P.J. Harley touched first in 100 breast: Katie Morgan (W) 1:11.35 100 back: Sturm (C) 1:00.51 100 fly: Fraser (W) 1:01.58 200 IM: Chris Dart (C) 2:06.48 Pioneers hack on top by pinning Mike perkxl to earn a 7-0 victory and to give the final event, the Raiders domi­ the 200-freestyle at 1:53.24. Matt 100 back: Smith (W) 1:05.72 200 free relay: S (Mike Fragna, Mike Lefano in 44 seconds with a headlock the Pioneers the title. nated the 4(X)-yard freestyle relay by Green. Robert Whitehead, Dan 200 IM: Smith (W) 2:19.89 Milter. Alan Neuhauser, Hauptman) throw then 10.3-lb Peter Terrezza Jose Huerfano, a member of the finishing 1-2. Rachel Dolgin, Carol 200 Iree relay: W (Kuska, Reyes, Selert, 1:38.04 Chabanov and Cuba won the 200-tree scored two takedowns and two 1994 team who placed fifth/sixth in Momiero, Brittany Adisano and relay with a time of 1:37.75 and Luke Hawkins) 1:45.04 400 free relay: C (Dart, Joe McShane, 400 free relay: B (Erin Dahl, Sawin, Trojanowski, Sturm) 3:30.58 nearfalls - one via power half nelson - the state at 130-lbs and who works Rebecca Koransky recorded the fast­ Baran, Daurio, Chabanov and Cuba Hannah Gonzalez, Papay) 3:51.01 200 medley relay: C (Sturm, to grab a 10-6 decision over Panther out with the 2005 team, and Assistant est time in 4:33.18. won the 2(X)-medley relay with a time Trojanowski, Dart, Phil Ashler) 200 medley relay: W (Fraser, Dickson, Craig Montgomery. At 112-lbs. Pio­ Coach Rich Sachsel both emphasized, “I knew they had real fast medley's of 1:40.7. Reyes, Selert) 1:55.98 1:47.18 neer Adel Afz.al avenged his previous, “This is a very special team!”

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St. WF Area Y’Offers ence games this past week and fin­ Senior Captain Greg Speir and senior Helens is 10-0 in the Union County ished with a 7-3 victory over Passaic Captain Brent Davis also scored and Spring Track Club CYO League. 10-0 in PACL action Valley before falling 3-1 to Princeton. sophomore Jeff Mysel contributed his WESTFIELD - The Westfield Area and 8-1 in OLP Varsity play The 12-6-4 Blue Deyils recovered in first varsity goal. “Y” Flyers Track Club, preparing for In Our Lady of Peace Varsity time to blank Bernards, 5-0. in the first Against Princeton, the going was its fourth year, offers a program to League action. St. Helen's knocked round of the Van Cott Cup at Warinanco rough early and the Tigers skated to a boys and girls in fourth to eighth Rink in Roselle on February 20. 3-0 lead after the first period. Westfield off Sacred Heart as Malt Isabella grades. Practices will be held on The Blue Devils were all over Passaic played much better in the second pe­ tossed in 30points w hile Bret DeFazio Wednesday'sand Friday'shorn 6-7.30 Valley, whose record was under 500. riod and the game's score remained and Tony Dilorio pitched in w ith 10 p.m. at Kchler Stadium beginning late Westfield dominated the game's first the same. In the third period, the Blue each. St. Helens clinched the OLP March and meets will be held on week­ two periods and entered the third with Devils finally struck with a goal from regular-season crown by topping St. ends running through June. a 7-0 lead. Passaic managed to net all Esposito. Eric Zagorski played goalie Karan Ctarkaon for The WeeBWd Laeder and T tm Tknaa Thomas behind 15 points from Chris The club, a member of USATF, has three of its goals in the final period. for the Blue Devils. ON A WINNING ROLL...The Westfield High School varsity Ice hockey team, in Sheehan. Dilorioaddcd I4and Jimmy matured over the past three years and The Blue Devils skated rings around while, mixes il up in its 7-3 victory over Passaic Valley on February 14 at Reardon chipped in 11. includes runners who have competed New Coaches Selected Bernards and jumped to a 2-0 lead after Warinanco Rink in Roselle. In Union County CYO play. St. at a regional and national level. TTtis is For St. Bart’s Softball the first period with goals from Seth Helens won its tenth in a row healing an excellent introduction for those in­ Davidson and Ryan Meade. Spier fin­ WF’s Ryan Jones Wins Two for Franklin Pierce Si. Johns of Clark behind 21 points terested in competitive track and field The St. Bartholomew Men's ished with two goals and John Attanasio from Jimmy Reardon and 11 from as well as those looking for a fun way Oldtimers Softball League has voted SHREWSBURY, MASS. - The Dowling College men's tennis learn, finished with a goal and an assist. ranked No. 34 nationally and No. 1 in the Northeast Region by the Dilorio while Spencer Cassidy had a !o add more physical activity to their in three new coaches for the 2005 great game on the boards. St. Helen 's lives. Coaches include professional season. The new coaches and their International Tennis Association, earned a 7-2 victory over Franklin Pierce in the spring opener on February 19. also clinched the regular-season running coach and many top NJ track team names are Howard “Stratocaster" WF Area ‘Y’ to Offer Perth Amboy Catholic League crown and field competitors. Bialos (St. Stephen), “Quick Nick" The Golden Lions only dropped one singles and one doubles match en Instructional T-ball route to the non-conference win. Senior Ryan Jones of Westfield figured in w ith a win over PAC behind 16 from Registration ends on March 11. A Dinizo(St. Nicholas) and Luke “Matt" Dilorio and 11 from Isabella and parent and participant informational Fugett (St. Luke). WESTFIELD - The Westfield Area on both wins for Franklin Pierce. He blanked junior Clayton Bodkyn (Port Reardon. meeting w ill be held on Saturday, March The league would also like to thank “Y" is offering an Instructional T-ball of Spain, Trinidad) 6-0,6-0, in the number six singles match and teamed up Also in PACL action, Reardon 5. from 9-11 a m. For more informa­ and acknowledge the years of service League for boys and girls ages 4-6. Teams with junior Arun Lazarus of Bradenton. Fla./Bayshore to earn an 8-5 victory led St. Helens to victory over St. tion. please call Jennifer Hessberger at to out going captains Ed Marchelitis. will meet indoors, twice a week at the over freshman Jose Gomez and Bodkyn at number three doubles. Mary's of South Amboy with 11 (908) 233-2700 extension no. 258. Jim Hoelzel and Harry Semple, who “Y*\ Practices will be held TUesday or will remain w ith the league as players. Thursday evenings and games will be There are a few more openings for held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. paid scorekeepers. If interested, please This skill development league is an call Nick Barattucci at (908) 322-8649. excellent opportunity to introduce a NJAR For more information, please visit child to league play. This league will N F or www.stbartssoftball.com which was run 10 weeks and begin on Saturday. created by all-star Howard Bialos. March 5. Participants must be regis­ Circle o f &veeffence < Jtt/es. (w are/2 0 0 4 tered by February 27. 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Providence Road. near the Jersey Shore to view winter Center is now available at the new The driveway for the municipal waterfowl. Participants will meet at location. The center provides older “The Spend-A-Day staff is experi­ enced and professionally trained. A building is the last one before reach­ the Target parking lot in Clark at 8 adults with stimulating social, recre­ ing the traffic light on Route 22. a m. for carpooling. Group leader ational and physical activities in a registered nurse is on site to monitor Cook College professor Bill Ward Claire Minick may he reached at (908) medically supervised group setting, medications, blood pressure and will present a program that evening 5I8-0199. giving caregivers time for other ac­ weight management, as well as coor­ on “Jellyfish.” Professor Ward has The club will sponsor an “Evening tivities. dinate health care plans with a pri­ studied bioluminescence in jellyfish Woodcock Watch" with the Friends SAGE's skilled services provide mary care physician. SAGE main­ and ctenophores for 39 years. The of the Great Swamp on Saturday, an alternative to placement in an as­ tains a high staff-to-client ratio and program will feature his new art. March 26. This event will start at 4 FI .ORAL FESTIVITIES... Members of the Garden Club of sisted living facility or nursing home. personalized care plans," said Jenni­ hosted its “Our Westfield" flower show af Sunrise Assisted I -Ivlng In Westfield, with The Spend-A-Day program is offered fer Comfort. Spend-A-Day Director. PUBLIC NOTICE p.m. at the Heron Rookery along Pleas­ ant Plains Road in the Great Swamp, entries evaluated by flower show judges of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (.oral Monday through Friday from 9:30 Members of the public are invited TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS with a focus on early spring migrants. award recipients included Phyllis Cassetti. Nancy Roff, Carolyn Heeler and l.ccia a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Extended hours to visit the new location and leant Dellaven i i the Garden Club of Westfield, and Barbara Mullin and Kay Crum of At • regular meeting of the Township As the sun begins to set. partici­ between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. also are more about the programs and ser­ the Rake and line Garden Club. Pictured are Eva Wiley, Staging Chairwoman and Council of tha Township of Scotch Plains pants will move to the Friends park­ available to accommodate working vices available to the elderly and their held on Fabruary 22. 2005 the following Ruth Paul. Show Chairwoman. The event commemorated the first anniversary of caregivers. families. decisions were rendered ing lot to listen lor woodcocks going the dedication of the Blue Star Byway marker at Taniaipies Park. up. Group leader Pete Axelrod may be Spend-A-Day offers two levels of An open house has been scheduled Granted permission to the application reached at (908) 464-39.13. programming. The initial program is for Sunday. April 17. from I to 4 p.m. for a Special Use Permit for Best Friends for the older person who can partici­ Those who cannot attend the open Dog & Animal Adoption. Inc., also known PUBLIC NOTICE Borough to Host Seminar as 1750 East Second Street. Block 1201. pate in a full schedule of group activi­ house but who would like more infor­ Lot 16, B-2 Zone, for the placement of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ties. mation about the Spend-A-Day pro­ small furniture and other Herns (no cloth­ The special needs program offers gram may call Ms. Comfort at (908) NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet­ About Property Tax Relief ing) In front of aforementioned properly, additional assistance to those who 598-5519. For general information as noted on their application, provided ing of the Township Council of the Town­ that: ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council FAN WOOD - The Borough of zens’ Annual Property Tax Deduc­ are beginning to experience early about other SAGE Eldercare services, Chambers in the Municipal Building of 1. Approved for the remainder of the Fan wood will host a free seminar on tion: Veterans’ Deduction: Property dementia or physical limitations and please call (908) 273-5550 or visit year 2005. said Township on Tuesday. February 22. available property tax relief programs 2005. there was introduced, read for the Tax Reimbursement (also known as provides individual and group activi­ www.sageeldercare.org on the 2. No more than 3 Items on display at on Thursday, March K). at 11:30 a.m. Property Tax Freeze); Property Tax ties that reinforce basic skills while Internet. any one time first time, and passed on 9uch first read­ 3. No clothes hanging outside. ing. the following ordinance: at The Chelsea at Fan wood, located at Deduction/Credit. and Fair Rebate reducing the anxieties and frustra­ 4 Township retains oversight on display ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR 295 South Avenue. (formerly known as Flomestead Re­ tions that often accompany advanc- Networking Event items. AND COUNCIL OF THE “Property Tax Relief = Forms, bate and New Jersey Saver Rebate). 5. All merchandise is to be removed TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Forms. Forms” is designed for senior Additionally. Pharmaceutical As­ PUBLIC NOTICE Set at UBS Financial from the sidewalk at the end of each busi­ PLAINS TO AMEND ORDI­ citizens and caretakers or caregivers ness day. NANCE #4-4 (HAWKERS, sistance for the Aged and Disabled; TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS WESTFIELD - UBS Financial 6 There is to be no adverse effect on of persons over age 65. Refreshments Home Energy Assistance Programs; PEDDLERS AND SOLICI­ NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet­ Services will host the Leukemia pedestrian traffic or impediments on the TORS) will be served Adult Day Care. Funding for Home ing of the Township Council of the Town­ and Lymphoma Society. Northern sidewalk at any time PURPOSE Rules defining and regulat­ Topics will include: Senior Citi- Repairs and Senior Citizen Transpor­ ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council New Jersey Chapter, at a network­ 7. Shall thd Administrative Officer for the Chambers in the Municipal Building of Township have any problem with any of ing noncommercial solicitation or canvass­ tation will be discussed during the ing event on Wednesday, March 2, ing within the Township including dates, said Township on Tuesday, February 22. the items displayed, said items shall be PUBLIC NOTICE seminar. 2005, there was introduced, read for the from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. removed within twenty-four (24) hours of hours, and persons engaged in noncom­ TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS first time, and passed on such first read­ It will take place at UBS Finan­ the applicant being notified. mercial solicitation and canvassing. PUBLIC NOTICE ing, the following ordinance: A public hearing for same will be held on NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet­ cial Services’office, located at 109 Granted permission to the application TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Tuesday. March 8.2005 at 8:00 p.m. in the ing of the Towns lip Council of the Town­ AN ORDINANCE BY THE North Avenue in Westfield. Attend­ for a Special Use Permit for Seymour's Council Chambers of the Municipal Build­ ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet­ MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF ees will have an opportunity to en­ Antiques and Collectibles (A Division of ing. or any time and place to which a Chambers in the Municipal Building of ing of the Township Council of the Town­ THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Design Center of New Jersey, Inc.) for meeting for the further consideration of joy refreshments and meet poten­ said Township on Tuesday, February 22. ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council PLAINS PROHIBITING THE permission to place an outdoor display of such ordinance shall from time to time be tial clients, mentors or strategic 2005, there was introduced, read for the Chambers in the Municipal Building of FEEDING OF UNCONFINED antiques and collectibles in front and rear adjourned, and all persons interested will first time, and passed on such first read­ said Township on Tuesday, February 22, WILDLIFE ON VARIOUS PUB­ partners, and to exchange business of the building at 1732 East Second St.. be given an opportunity to be heard con­ ing, the following ordinance 2005, there was introduced, read for the LIC PROPERTIES cards. Block 1201. Lot 13, B-2 zone, as noted on cerning such ordinance first time, and passed on such first read­ their application, provided that: A copy of same may be obtained from AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PURPOSE: To prohibit the feeding of ing, the following ordinance: 1. All merchandise be removed from the the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN­ unconfined wildlife in any public park or on YM-YWHA Plans sidewalk at the end of each business day Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­ ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND any other property owned or operated by 2. That there be no adverse effect on tween the hours of 9:00 a m. and 4:00 p.m. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH CHAPTER XXVII OF THE the Township of Scotch Plains or on pri­ Raleigh Hotel Trip pedestrian traffic or impediments on the Monday through Friday by any member of PLAINS ENTITLED ‘TRAF­ TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE TO vate property, so as to protect public health, sidewalk area for the remainder of the the general public who wants a copy of FIC- INCLUDE NEW PROVISIONS safety and welfare, and to prescribe pen­ COUNTY - The YM-YWHA of year 2005. alties for failure to comply. Union County will offer its annual same without cost. PURPOSE : Trucks over four-tons gross RELATING TO CURBSIDE A public hearing for same will be held on Barbara Riepe BARBARA RIEPE weight are excluded on Hunter Ave.(entire BULKY WASTE COLLEC­ trip to the Raleigh Hotel in South Township Clerk Tuesday, March 8,2005 at 8:00 p.m. in the Township Clerk length)except for the pick up and deliv­ TION Fallsburg, N.Y. from April 21 to May 1 T - 2/24/05, The Times Fee: $42.84 Council Chambers of the Municipal Build­ 1 T- 2/24/05, The Times Fee: $34.68 ery of materials on said street or intersec­ PURPOSE. Amendment to Chapter 27 ing, or any time and place to which a 1. or a shorter trip from April 22 to tion streets where there is no other legal PUBLIC NOTICE concerning bulky waste collection and meeting for the further consideration of PUBLIC NOTICE access. April 26. establishing a permit for service. such ordinance shall from time to time be A public hearing for same will be held on All Kosher dietary laws and full NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A public hearing (or same will be held on adjourned, and all persons interested will Tuesday, March 8,2005 at 8:00 p.m in the BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT Tuesday. March 8.2005 at 8:00 p.m. in the be given an opportunity to be heard con­ Sedars will be observed. Deposits are Council Chambers of the Municipal Build­ Council Chambers of the Municipal Build­ cerning such ordinance. due by Monday, February 28, with SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et ing. or any time and place to which a ing. or any time and place to which a A copy of same may be obtained from the balance due by March 31. To seq., in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta­ meeting for the further consideration ot meeting for the further consideration of the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A M. on 3/22/2005 and opened and read for: such ordinance shall from time to time be reserve, please call Myma Friedman such ordinance sjnall from time to time be Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­ adjourned, and all persons interested will RT. U 9 8 NORTH AVENUE, SEC. 16, CONTRACT NO: 045950180, adjourned, and all persons interested will tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (908) 289-8112. be given an opportunity to be heard con­ RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING, FROM NORTH OF NORTH AVENUE TO be given an opportunity to be heard con­ Monday through Friday by any member of SOUTH OF FAIRMONT AVE, CITY OF ELIZABETH cerning such ordinance. cerning such ordinance. the general public who wants a copy of A copy of same may be obtained from A copy of same may be obtained from same without cost. See it all on the Web! UNION COUNTY the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park FEDERAL PROJECT # 100% STATE the office of the ToWnship Clerk, 430 Park BARBARA RIEPE Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­ Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­ DP # 04146 tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p m. Township Clerk www.goleader.com tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 1 T- 2/24/05, The Times Fee: $36.21 Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44. For Federal aided projects, bidders must be registered Monday through Friday by any member of Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of the general public who wants a copy of PUBLIC NOTICE contract execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as same without co«;*. same without cost. PUBLIC NOTICE soon as possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. BARBARA RIEPE BARBARA RIEPE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S 34:11-56.48 et seq. • Township Clerk Township Clerk BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT (P L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, 1 T - 2/24/05, The Times Fee: $34.68 1 T - 2/24/05, The Times Fee: $33.15 Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. The Department, in accordance with Title VI SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et Civil Rights Act of 1964.78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R.., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant seq., in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta­ to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 3/22/2005 and opened and read for: enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not MAINT. STRUCTURAL REPAIR ORPHAN BRIDGES CONT. NO. 1-2005 discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex , national origin, or LONG BEACH ISLAND GORDON ST. BR. OVER ELIZABETH INDUSTRIAL TRACK, ROSELLE PARK handicap in the contract award. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of rUfhl for you r jtxrruly P.L. 1975, c. 127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be UNION COUNTY inspected or obtained for a fee of $95.00. for full size drawings, at the NJDOT 100% STATE Engineering and Operations Building 1st floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during Kenneth Rempell DP # 04459 business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be Cell: 609 618 2630 Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registration acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609- shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State funded 530-4503. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected ( E-mail: ken9nempell.com www.lbirealproperties.com projects. BUT NOT OBTAINED ) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act", N.J.S 34.11-56.48 et seq. at the following locations. New Construction • Buy/Sell • Rentals (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 Division of Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. Drawings, specifications, and Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ omet: P | bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st floor. Box 600 Trenton, New 009 494 2300 3 T - 2/17/05, 2/24/05 and 3/3/05, The Leader______Fee. $186.66 ^ 1 OCEANSIDE KEALTY m Jersey 08625 during business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-4503. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected ( BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 3 T - 2/24/05, 3/3/05 and 3/10/05, The Leader ______Fee: $149.94

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PLANNING BOARD Open House Career Fair Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjust­ The purchase price for the Collateral ment will hold a Special Meeting to con­ The Westfield Planning Board will meet shall be the highest bid and shall be pay­ sider the following appeal: on March 7, 2005 in Council Chambers in 150 Elm Street able in cash or by certified or bank check, the Westfield Municipal Building. 425 East of which a twenty (20%) percent deposit is Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Broad Street, Westlield, New Jersey at 8 required with the successful bid at time of (cont’d), a Conditional Use in the R-1 p.m. to hear and consider the following auction and the balance of the purchase Residential Zone, for the expansion of the application: price shall be payable within thirty (30) existing facility located at 1340 Martine Thursday, March 10th days (“Closing Date"). The Secured Party Avenue (Block 11905, Lots 13,14 & 15), 05-03(V) FRANCIS HADDAD. 315 reserves the right to bid at this sale, shall Scotch Plains, in five (5) phases to include JEFFERSON AVENUE, 12:00pm -4:00pm not be required to post a deposit and may additions to the front and rear and expan­ BLOCK 2206. LOT 4 SEEKING credit against the purchase price bid all sion of the parking lot. MINOR SUBDIVISION AP­ sums due to the Secured Party under the Applicant is requesting Preliminary and PROVAL WITH VARIANCES. Security Agreement. Should the success­ Final Site Plan approval and three (3) APPLICANT SEEKING TO Bring Updated Resumes ful bidder fail to deliver the balance of the Conditional Use Variances from the fol­ DEMOLISH EXISTING HOUSE purchase price within the time period set lowing sections of the Zoning Ordinance: AND CREAT TWO (2) NEW On-Site Interviews forth herein, then upon the expiration of Section 23-5.2, Permitted Conditional SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING such time period the collateral may, in the Uses, LOTS FROM THE EXISTING sole discretion of the Secured Party, be Subsection f - Buildings operated by SINGLE LOT. Part Time Customer Service Associates resold and any loss arising from such chartered membership organizations Applicant seeks variances from resale shall be the responsibility of the for the benefit of the public and not for the flowing: •Cash Handling & Customer Relations Experience former successful bidder. The sale may profit: Section 11.07E.1 of the Land be subject to further conditions and revi­ 6. Off-street parking shall be provided Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­ •Flexibility to work Saturdays and at Multiple Locations sions as may be announced at the start of at a rate of one parking space for each four quires lot area of 10,000 square the auction. The Collateral appurtenant memberships over the age of 17" whereby feet. Proposed is 8,745.29 thereto may be Inspected at the offices of 1,345 parking spaces are required. Exist­ square feet. Full Time Management Trainees Zucker, Goldberg and Ackerman immedi­ ing: 132 parking spaces. Proposed. 283 Section 11.07E.2 of the Land ately prior to the sale. parking spaces. Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­ •Experience Working in a Sales Environment The Co-op Apartment will be sold as is, Subsection h - Signs: “All on-pre­ quires a minimum lot area of subject to superior liens, if any, subject to mises signs which may not be erected 10,000 square feet within 143 •Excellent Time & People Management Skills rights of tenants or occupants in posses­ upon the granting of a sign permit only feet from the front property line. sion, if any, and subject to rights of the because of a Zoning Ordinance violation Proposed is 8,745.29 square cooperative corporation. Possession is to shall require the approval of the approving feet. be obtained by the purchaser. authority." Proposed: 7 feet 4 inch free­ Variances, waivers or excep­ Competitive Benefit Package Includes: Please direct all inquiries with respect to standing sign on brick base tions from certain site plan de­ the collateral to: •Medical *Dental *401 (k) All interested persons may be present tails or relief from requirements ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN and be heard. may be sought as appropriate. Attention: RICHARD P. HABER, ESQ. The file pertaining to this application is in Plans and application are on file in the 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust­ office of the Town Engineer, 959 North If unable to attend, please forward your resume to: Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Trina Owens, Regional Recruiter Attorneys for Secured Party, Plains, and is available for public inspec­ may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 Washington Mutual Bank tion during regular office hours. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 201-444-2380 (fax) or [email protected] XRZ 66749 Linda M Lies Kenneth B. Marsh 4T -2/3, 2/10, 2/17 Board Secretary Secretary & 2/24/05, The Leader Fee: $320.28 1 T - 2/24/05, The Times Fee: $42.84 1 T - 2/24/05, The Leader Fee: $38.76 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE 2009 130,000 2014 160,000 of the successful bidder, which will be applied in part payment for the Bonds or to secure $1,381,000 2010 135.000 2015 156,000 the Board from any loss resulting from the failure of the bidder to comply with the terms SCHOOL BONDS Book-Entry-Only of its bid. Award of the Bonds to the successful Bidder or rejection of all Bids is expected OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD to be made within two hours after opening of the bids, but such successful Bidder may IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY The Bonds will be issued in book-entry-only form, Initially in the name of Cede & Co., not withdraw its proposal until after 3:00 p.m. of the day for receipt of such Bids and then as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”). Purchas­ only if such award has not been made prior to the withdrawal. The balance of the (Book-Entry-Only Bonds) ers will not receive certificates representing their interests in the Bonds. Individual (Non-Callable) purchase price shall be paid in Federal Funds by wire transfer to the Board on the date purchases will be in the principal amount of integral multiples of $1,000 with a minimum of delivery of the Bonds. (Bank Qualified) purchase of $5,000 required. Payments of principal, interest and redemption premium, Right to Reject Bids; W aive Irregularities NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by The Board of if any, will be made by the paying agent to DTC for subsequent disbursement to DTC Education of the Town of Westfield in the. County of Union, New Jersey (the “Board") for participants to then be remitted to the beneficial owners of the Bonds. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to the extent permitted by the purchase of $1,381,000 original principal amount of the Board's School Bonds (the Section 265 Qualification law to waive any irregularity or informality in any Bid. “Bonds"). All Bids (as defined below) must be submitted In their entirety on Grant Street Group's MunlAuctlon website ("MuniAuction") prior to 12:15 p.m., New The Bonds will be designated as qualified under Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Information Required from the Winning Bidder Jersey time on March 9,2005. The auction will begin at 12:00 p.m., New Jersey time Code of 1986, as amended, by the Board of Education for an exemption from the denial By making a bid for the Bonds, the winning bidder(s) agrees: (a) to provide to the school on March 9. 2005 (the “Bid Date”). To bid via MunlAuction, Bidders (as defined of deduction for Interest paid by financial institutions to purchase or to carry tax-exempt district, in writing, immediately upon being unofficially awarded the Bonds, a written obligations. below) must have both (1) completed the registration form on either MunlAuction confirmation of the bid in the form set forth in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the Full Notice of or Grant Street Group's website (parent of MunlAuction, herein referred to as Redemption Provisions Sale available from the Board or on the MuniAuction website, www.muniauction.com, as "Grant Street") and (2) requested and received admission to the Board's auction, appropriate, which shall include the purchase price, reoffering yield(s), and other related as described herein (see "Registration and Admission to Bid") and (3) submitted The bonds of this issue are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturities. information necessary for completion of the final Official Statement or by Bond Counsel; a good faith check, payable to the Board, in the amount of $27,620 no later than Term Bond Option (b) to disseminate to all members of the underwriting syndicate copies of the Official 11:30 a.m. on the day of the sale (see Bidding Details below). The use of Statement; (c) to promptly file a copy of the final Official Statement with each nationally MunlAuction shall be at the Bidder’s risk and expense, and the Board shall have Bidders may elect to structure the issue to include term bonds (the ‘Term Bond recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository; and (d) to take any and all other no liability with respect thereto. Option"), which term bonds, if selected by the Bidder, will be subject to mandatory actions necessary to comply with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission and redemption prior to maturity, in the years and amounts shown above as serial maturities, Preliminary and Final Official Statement Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules governing the offering, sale and delivery of upon payment of one hundred percent (100%) of the principal amount of the Bonds to be the Bonds to alternate purchasers. The Board's Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) with respect to the Bonds is redeemed, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for such mandatory redemp­ Delivery of the Bonds available for viewing in electronic format on MuniAuction. The MuniAuction address is tion of such amounts. If the Bonds are awarded and no term bonds are designated in the www.GrantStreet.com. In addition, broker dealers registered with the National Asso­ Winning Bid (as defined herein), the Bonds will mature serially as shown in the preceding The Bonds will be delivered on or about March 30, 2005 (UNLESS A NOTICE O F A schedule. ciation of Securities Dealers (the “NASD") and dealer banks with The Depository Trust CHANGE IN THE DELIVERY DATE IS PUBLISHED ON MUNIAUCTION NOT LATER Company (“DTC") clearing arrangements may either: (a) print out a copy of the POS on Registration and Admission to Bid THAN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY ANNOUNCED DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS) in New their own printer, or (b) at any time prior to March 9, 2005, elect to receive a photocopy York City at DTC against payment of the purchase price therefor (less the amount of the of the POS in the mail by requesting it on MuniAuction or by calling the Board’s bond To bid by MuniAuction, Bidders must first visit MuniAuction where, if they have never good faith deposit) in immediately available Federal funds. counsel, McManlmon & Scotland. L.L.C. (“Bond Counsel”), One Riverfront Plaza, Fourth registered with either MuniAuction or Grant Street, they can register and then request There will also be furnished the usual closing papers, including (1) a certificate signed Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 to the attention of Andrea L. Kahn, Esq. (telephone no. admission to bid on the Bonds. Bidders will be notified prior to the scheduled bidding time by officiate who signed the Bond* stating that nc litigation of any kind is pending 9T3 622 5171) or Tony Solimitte, C&M. (telephone no. in order to print eligibility to bid. Only NASD registered DroKer-aeaiers or dealer banks with DTC or, to their knowledge, threatened to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the a copy or request a photocopy of the POS from MuniAuction, click the “View POS" button clearing arrangements will be eligible to bid. Bidders who have previously registered with Bonds, or in any manner questioning the proceedings and authorization under which the on the MuniAuction Selections Page and follow the instructions. All Bidders must review MuniAuction may call MuniAuction at (412) 391-5555 (ext. 370 Auction Support) for their Bonds are issued or affecting the validity of the Bonds and (2) a certificate signed by the the POS and certify-that they have done so prior to participating in the bidding. ID Number or password. Rules governing the sale and the rules applicable to Business Administrator/Board Secretary relating to the official statement. The POS is deemed by the Board to be final as of its date, for purposes of SEC Rule MuniAuction are available in the full Notice of Sale at www.muniauction.com. CUSIP Numbers 15c2-12(b)(1) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, except for the omission Bid Procedure and Basis of Award of information concerning the offering price(s). interest rate(s), selling compensation, CUSIP numbers will be applied for with respect to the Bonds, but the Board will assume aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and any other terms or provisions to be Subject to the right reserved by the Board to reject any or all Bids, trie Bonds will be no obligation for the assignment or printing of such numbers on the Bonds or for the determined from the successful Bid(s) or depending on such matters, and the identity of sold to the Bidder whose Bid produces the lowest NIC for the Board and otherwise correctness of such numbers, and neither the failure to print such numbers on any bond complies with the Notice of Sale. the underwriters). The POS is, however, subject to such further revisions, amendments nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the and completion in a Final Official Statement (the “Final Official Statement") as may be Bids must remain valid until at least 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the sale, purchasers thereof to accept delivery of and make payment for the Bonds. necessary. and if accepted by the Board, prior to such time, shall be irrevocable except as otherwise Legal Opinion The Board at its expense, will make available to the winning Bidder a reasonable provided in the Notice of Sale. Upon selection of trie winning Bidder, the Board will number of Final Official Statements, within seven (7) business days following the date of execute an award certificate to award the Bonds and will promptly communicate with the The approving opinion of McManlmon & Scotland, L.L.C., Bond Counsel to the Board, acceptance of the Bid winning Bidder by telephone, e-mail or fax.- will be furnished without cost to the winning Bidder. Each proposal submitted must name the rate or rates of interest per annum to be borne TV b t **ni#f" '' '' -::...■' ——'1 1 - - by trie Dot ,Js, and The fate or rates named must be multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%. Not Postponement the Bhi rcr;uirc.T,cr.ti Dido tut tr m bunas must De suDminea mnro 7TT TZtz ~.z.r , laiuou fur bunus ut trio same maturity. I nere is no limitation The Board reserves the right to postpone, upon 24 hours' notice, the date and time on an “AII-or-None" (“AON") basis for the entire amount of $1,381,000. First, a Bidder on the number of rates that may be named. If more than one rate of interest is named, established for receipt of Bids. ANY SUCH POSTPONEMENT W ILL BE PUBUSHED must submit a conforming Bid for the entire issue, and if such Bid is accepted by the no interest rate named for any maturity may be less than the interest rate named for any ON MUNIAUCTION, BEFORE 12:00 P.M. ON THE DAY BEFORE THE SALE. If any Board, the Bidder will be required to purchase the entire issue in accordance with such prior maturity. Each proposal submitted must state the purchase price, which must be date fixed for the receipt of Bids and the sate of the Bonds is postponed, an alternative Bid. not less than $1,381,000 nor more than $1.382,000. Bonds will be awarded to the bidder sale date will be announced via MuniAuction at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to such on whose bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost Such net interest Insurance alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date, any Bidder may submit a Bid for cost shall be computed as to each bid by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Notice All or any part of the Bonds can be insured at the option of the Bidder. The insurance bid for the total interest cost to maturity in accordance with such bid and by deduction of Sale, except tor the date and time of sale and except for the changes announced on premium, If any, will be paid by the Bidder. therefrom of the amount of premium, if any, bid. No proposal shall be considered that MuniAuction at the time the sale date and time are announced. offers to pay an amount less than the principal amount of Bonds offered for sale or under Interest paymsnt Dates; Description of the Bonds which the total loan is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net interest cost Additional Information The Bonds will be dated March 15, 2005 and will bear interest from such date payable to the Board under any legally acceptable proposal. The purchaser must also pay an For further information relating to the Bonds, reference is made to the POS prepared semiannually on each March 1 and September , commencing on September , 2005. amount equal to the interest on the Bonds accrued to the date of payment of the purchase 1 1 price. for and authorized by the Board. The Notice of Sale and the POS may be viewed on Principal Amortization MuniAuction. However, the Board makes no assurance or representation with respect If two (2) bids are submitted in the auction by the same or two or more different bidders to the form of the Notice of Sale and the POS on MuniAuction, and no investment decision The Bonds will consist of serial bonds maturing on March 1 in the years 2006 through and result in the same NIC, the first confirmed bid received by MuniAuction prevails. Any should be made in reliance thereon. Printed copies of the POS and the Notice of Sale 2015, inclusive, except as otherwise may be determined it the “Term Bond Option" is change to a submitted bid constitutes a new bid, regardless of whether there is a may be obtained from the Bond Counsel or Financial Advisor at the addresses and phone corresponding change in NIC. selected as set forth herein. The principal amounts of each serial maturity shall be as set numbers stated above. Additional information relating to the auction or a private bidding forth below, subject to the applicable limitations set forth herein under ‘Term Bond Bid Security and Method of Payment for Bonds tutorial may be obtained by calling the Auction Administrator at (412) 391 -5665 (ext. 370 Option." Auction Support). Additional information relating to the financing of the Board can be Each bidder is required to send a certified, treasurer's or cashier’s check The Bonds shall mature on March 1 as set forth in the following table obtained by contacting the undersigned Business Administrator/Board Secretary at payable to the order of The Board of Education off the Town of Westfield In the (908) 789-4401. 7 amount of $27,620 drawn upon a bank or trust company, and such check must be Year Principal Amount Yaar Principal Amount The Board of Education of the Town of Westfield in the received by the Board no later than 11:30 a.m. on the day of the sale. Bidders 2006 $115,000 2011 $140,000 County of Union, New Jersey 2007 120.000 2012 145.000 however, are encouraged to submit payment on the day prior to the sale to assure receipt of same by the Board. When the successful bidder has been ascertained, all By: Robert A. Berman 2008 125.000 2013 155.000 r, . . c . _ . Business Administrator/Board Secretary such deposits will be promptly returned to the persons making them, except the check Dated: February 24, 2005 1 T - 2/24/05, The L e a d e r ______Fee: 6382.50 A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Pw u ca tio n ifli'Btfirlb lirn iirr and The Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES POPCORN" Monkeying Around With the Oscars . Pool • Two PtffKomi. Fiir • Thr*» Pop*arm . Good • Four Papcai Little Opera Company Will By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER for their unicydcs. Following orientation and a banana split Folks who frequent this space may have luncheon, each monkey was shown to his Stage Cosi Fan Tuttc in March become familiar with Muffin. the York­ or her computer. And for the most pan, WESTFIELD ~ The Little Opera shire? terrier who annually helped me pre­ in local communities. It also offers a they set about their work. But then 6n the Company (LOC) of New Jersey, a di­ dict the Academy Award winners. Did isay Young Artists Program to train young second day, the first inkling of trouble vision of the New Jersey Workshop for help me? ( Correction. It was more like he people in voice, language, acting, stage arose. the Arts (NJWA), will present two gave me the answers. And over the years, he movement and set design, and gives A committee of three approached me in performances of Mozarts Cosi Pan uid pretty well. Like the peats in any field them an opportunity to work with the cafeteria. They said that while they'were Tuttc (Women are Like That) on Sat­ of endeavor, he made it look easy. professional opera singers. thankful 1 hadn’t stuck to the strict letter of urday. March 5, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Of course he inevitably teased me each Tickets for Cosi Fan Tuttc arc $30 the hypothesis and supplied them with March 6, at 3 p.m. year, informing that this time he wasn’t for adults, $25 for senior citizens, and computers instead of typewriters, they felt The costumed and semi-staged pro­ to bail me out. I’d just have to figure $15 for students under 18 years of the regular PCs bound tnem to their desks. duction will he performed in English our myself. It was his version of *&; C They suggested that laptops with wireless at The Presbyterian Church of stealing a slipper and refusing to relinquish For more information, please visit the Internet connections might afford the son Westfield, located at 140 Mountain NJWAofficcat 150-152 Fast Broad Street it. a dog-like pastime he never really did of freedom they needed to explore the full Avenue. much relish. or call (908) 789-%%. Additional in­ length and breadth of their creativity. Oth­ The second production o f the LOC’s Nope. It was the thrust and parry of formation is available at the website erwise. one subtly hinted, they might see 2004-2005 season, Cosi Fan 7utrewill verbal exchange that excited Muffin. And www.njworkshopforthcarts.com. the need to organize their follow monkeys. be performed by a cast of profession­ thus, picking the Oscars not only gave him The laptops wen? purchased. But itdidn’t als. which will include baritone Don ample opportunity to show his ken as matter. \ ney unionized anyway and shortly Sheaslcy in the role of Don Alfonso, SIGNATURE MOMENT...On Franklin Klementar, School's VisitinK Author regards the spoken word, but also served as ■lay, author Elizabeth Kaum autographs a copy of her Roger Williams biography thereafter bargained for a better health the old philosopher who plots to prove Hazel Finck an occasion to render one’s master with a for third grader Matt EnsUn. pbn, a shorter workweek, and the com­ his theory about the infidelity of humbling, needed or not. Most of all, it was ...... cmriNueo mou m o t — plete creative rights to any and all novels women. an opportunity for us to bond. that might result from their random key­ Mr. Sheaslcy, who also played the The artist was best known for her (xime this time of the year, we stayed up Author Elizabeth Raum Visits strokes. role of Renato in the LOC’s recent abstract landscapes and still life oils on late, had Chinese take-out and went over A few sued, saying that expecting them production of Un Hallo In Maschcra, canvas. the nominations. He loved General Tso’s to pick Oscar winners in less than one made his Lincoln Center debut as One of Mrs. Finck's greatest artistic chicken. No midnight Oscar handicap­ month was not only demeaning, but spe­ Pizatto in Fidelio. He was a winner of achievements was having several pieces Franklin Elementary School ping skull session was complete without it. cifically violated rights provided them in the New York Vocal Artists Competi­ of her art in the American Artist Ex­ WESTFIELD - Elizabeth Raum. included...... in a biography. And while he admonished me for not the I aw of the Jungle. Both sides brought tion, has been heard in Cami Hall and hibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair, author of eight biographies in the caiing the broccoli, he was glad to woof Ms. Raum presented slides with in lawyers. The monkeys had some real which was held in Flushing, N.Y. “American Lives Series" for young mine down. is a lead baritone of Opera Interna­ historical photos and drawings, which sharks. tional. Mrs. Finck exhibited her work readers, spent February IS and 16 Alas, as the dedicarive subtitle here im­ emphasized a recurring theme in some I found myself in negotiations at least 10 Soprano Dauri Shippcy will por­ visiting students at Franklin Elemen­ plies. Muffin went to that bottomless dog widely, The Connecticut Academy of of her books, "Women Who Changed hours a day. And on and on it would have tray Fiordiligi, the fiancee of tary School in Westfield. rood bowl in the sky only a couple months Fine Arts, the National Arts Club and America." The students participated gone had it not been for changes in their Gugiielmo, whom she believes has after supplying his predictions for the 76th many other organizations were her During both Visiting Author Days, in interactive discussions about Jane Ape Assurance (their form of Social Secu­ gone off to war. Ms. Shippcy, a gradu­ Academy Awards. Not having someone to venues. She was also a member of the which are sponsored each year by the Addants. Clara Barton and Alice Paul, rity) that the monkeys themselves had en­ ate of the Jullilard School, appeared in crib the Oscar winners from is the smallest National Association of Women Art­ Franklin Parent Teacher Organiza­ whose biographies Ms. Raum has gineered. Seeking to realize a greater return the title role of last season’s LOC pro­ part of my loss. He was a gentleman, a ists, where she was a regular exhibitor tion, Ms. Raum spoke about the pro­ written. on their money, the monkeys demanded duction of Turnadot. She has been a scholar, a raconteur and my favorite gour­ until 1951. cess of researching and writing a Following each presentation, Ms. that they have the right to make and direct finalist in numerous international met. But perhaps his most cherished acco­ Mrs. Finck also taught at the State biography and held question and an­ their own investments instead of accepting competitions and has been a soloist at Raum autographed copies of her lade, he was a good boy. Teachers College in DeKalb, Ilf. Many swer sessions with small assemblies a perhaps lower but guaranteed amount. Alice Tully Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathe­ books that the children had purchased. But oh how he chortled at* the Oscar examples of her art are still exhibited of third, fourth and fifth grade stu­ Which not only took them away from their dral, Merkin Hall, Constitution Hall She also spent her lunch hours talk­ picking process. How he made fun of the dents in the school library. keyboards most of the day as they gambled and the Paper Mill Playhouse. there today. ing with groups of students specially contorting nationalizations that the so-called At the time of her death in 1977, she Prior to Ms. Raum’s visit Franklin selected from theirdassroomsto meet and schmoozed with stockbrokers, but soon Dorabella, Fiordiligi’s sister and the pundits went through in deciding their bankrupted them. A pall likened to Black was a resident of South Hampton, School librarian Debra Stern had in­ with her. choices. fiancee of Ferrando, will he played by Friday spread over the warehouse. Betsy Mackenzie Stubbs. A former vo­ Long Island, N.Y. troduced the author's books to the The Franklin Parent Teacher Orga­ And thus 1 thought of how he’d probably Animal behaviorists were brought in as cal teacher at NjWA’s Music Studio, students. She also helped them de­ nization has planned another Visiting poke jabs this year before rendering his grief counselors. And slowly but surely all holds a Master of Music degree in fine and understand what is typically Author Day for the spring. picks for the 77th Academy Awards. It the monkeys were repatriated to their former Vocal Performance from Westminster might go something like this: places of occupation and residence. Choir College in Princeton. She has “Mike.. .follow this rationalization for the Surveying tne damage, I pondered the performed with the Westminster Op­ Achievement in Directing award. Clint Union County to Participate experiment. Did it foil? Most of the com­ era Theater, VOICES, the Musical Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby) has al­ puters were missing, or broken, or ap­ Club of Westfield, the Trenton Civic ready won. And they won’t give it to peared as if they had never been turned on. Opera, and participates in recitals Alexander Payne for Sideways because it’s a In Magnet School Program But then, cleaning up banana peels, I heard throughout New York and New Jersey. small, practically artsy movie. But the real COUNTY - The Union County through an internship program ap­ a stirring in one of the rooms. It was Gugiielmo, the officer who returns reason is that they owe Martin Scorsese big Magnet High School, in collabora­ proved by the Union County Board Wentworth, a rather quiet,/studious sort I disguised as an Albanian to test his time. And they feel guilty, like when they tion with the Union County Depart­ of Chosen Freeholders. hadn’t gotten to know. “Jusbchecking that fiancee’s fidelity, will he played by gave it to Paul New man for The Color o f ment of Engineering and Public I didn't leave anything behil(||efore head­ , baritone Charles Schneider. Also a cast "This internship program w ill give Money. ITiey were really rewarding him for Works, will provide students an op­ ing back to the instituted the bespectacled member of LOC’s Turandot, Mr. students the opportunity to learn a 7he Hustler. They should have given it to portunity to learn occupational skills monkey informed. “Oh.. .maybe you could Schneider has toured the United Stares skill, not just by reading about it. but Scorsese for Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, Get Outta use these,” he offered politely whilst hand­ with the National Opera Company, by working side by side with profes­ and probably a couple of others. Now, they ing me a sheet of paper. “Its my picks.” where he also played Gugiielmo. His Hessemer, Salisbury sionals from our Engineering and Pub­ want to sleep in good conscience. So they’ll I said thanks. And as I began to peruse additional credits include performing The House lic Works Departments." said Free­ give it to him for The Aviator, Named to Dean’s List the document, he leaned over and enthusi­ with the Anchorage Opera, Opera By CAROL F. DAVIS holder Chairman Rick Proctor. "Stu­ More than once Muffin opined, “Such astically elaborated: “See.. .in the Best Ac­ Iowa, the Lyric Opera of Cleveland Spnullv Written Hu The Westfield leader Mid The rimes SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains dents will experience what it is like to are the politics we surmise go into the tress category, Hilary Swank was great in and the Des Moines Metro Opera. On Friday, February 25, and Sat­ residents A llison Hessnter ap.(l electing. J'hetruth is probably even stranger. .WjfiWw an j^ ik h o die p> .every day." Million Dollar Baby, however she’s already Ferrando, the second officer and Allyson Salisbury have been named Yet maybe its because we are moviegofrs. urday, February 26, the Class of2005 -- The, Union Criunty Magnet High won an Oscar. And then who knows who fianed of Dorabella, will be portrayed to the dean's list for the fall 2004 We expect a just and happy ending, even in of the Lincoln School jjj parwood Schobi offers an Internship Training either Imclda Staunton (Vera Drake) or by tenor Timothy Linwood. A per­ • semester at Susquehanna University our award ceremonies, no matter how will present the Broadway musical Program to all seniors who have com­ Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of former in concerts throughout France, in Selinsgrove, Pa. twisted the logic.” Footloose. Curtain timeis7:30p.m., pleted all required technology, science Grace) is? So Mike, the way I figure it, it’s a Germany, England and the United Allison, a junior elementary edu­ As related in Muffin’s will, he made it and the play will be held in the school and math graduation requirements. The shoo-in that..." States, Mr. Linwood took part in the cation major, is the daughter of Mr. clear that, in his absence, he didn’t want me gymnasium on Second Avenue. For internship goals are to provide high Following are Wentworth’s picks: Best first gala fundraiser in Paris for the falling into the above-exampled quagmire additional information, please call and Mrs. Philip Hessemer. Allyson. school students with the skills neces­ Picture, The Aviator, Best Director, Martin reconstruction of the Dresden Cathe­ of speculation. The specific passage reads as (908) 789-0331, extension no. 3. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian sary to help prepare for and enter Scorsese for The Aviator, Best Actress, dral (Frauenkirche), and has appeared follows: “Now, insofar as the Oscars are Salisbury, is a freshman environmen­ fulltime employment. Each student that Annette Bening in Being Julia; Best Actor, at the Trocadero, the French Historic concerned. I know what a source of con­ tal science major. Jamie Foxx in Ray, Best Supporting Ac­ Society, the Theatre Mirabeau and the completes the internship will receive sternation they've always been for you. And The Plainfield Symphony Or­ tress, Laura Linney in Kinsey, Best Sup­ American Cathedral in Paris. In the It) Magnet High School credits. I don’t want you chasing your tail (ha, ha) chestra will feature a recital by pia­ porting Actor, Thomas Haden Church in 2002-2003 season, he also sang the Local Students Spend The internship will allow students in anguish every year. Toil not. It’s not Sideways, Best Foreign Language Film, role of Ferrando in Cosi Fan Tutteand nist ChristopherJohnson on Sun­ to work with employees of the Depart­ worth it. Next to cats, picking the Oscars is Spring Term Overseas The Sea Inside, Spain; Best Animated Fea­ more recently performed in Handel’s day, February 27, at 4 p.m. in the ment of Engineering and Public Works life’s greatest absurdity. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian WESTFIELD - Westfield residents to learn professional skills in civil ture, The Incredibles; Best Original Song, Israel in Egypt. “However, since I’m certain you’ll carry “I^earn to be Lonely,” from The Phantom Church. Single tickets are $25 to Pamela Fried and Steve Krakauer, as engineering, mechanical engineering In the role of Despina, the ladies’ on anyway, I want you to have help. Hence o f the Opera; Best Original Screenplay, maid who is a catalyst in Don Alfonso’s $45, and subscription packages are well as Berkeley Heights students Jacob and environmental engineering, as well I refer you to the hypothesis of the mon­ Charlie Kaufman for Eternal Sunshine of plot, will be soprano Valerie Pineda, available. For information, please Di lorio, Michelle Munick. Silvia Munoz as technical skills such as drafting, keys, which suggests that if you put one the Spodess Mind; Best Adapted Screen­ co-founder of the LOC. A vocal music call (908) 561-5140 or visit and Storey Pizzo, are spending the spring hundred monkeys in a room with 100 surveyingand inspection. Students will play, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor for teacher at the Music Studio, Mrs. www.plainfieldsymphony.org. 2005 semesterstudyingoverseas through typewriters, one of them is bound to write also demonstrate effective problem­ Sideways; Best Documentary Feature, Born Pineda is a graduate of the Manhattan Syracuse University's (SU) Division of the Great American Novel. Well, if they can solving techniques while learning and into Brothels; Best Original Score, James School of Music. She has directed International Programs Abroad. do that, making the Oscar picks should be thinking critically each day. Newton Howard for The Village, Best many LOC productions, as well as Pamela, a junior at Lehigh Univer­ easy. So get 100 monkeys. ’ There will be a Winter Water­ Cinematography, Robert Richardson for musicals for the Westfield Summer sity in Bethlehem, Pa„ is participat­ Skidmore College Unfortunately, gathering 100 monkeys, fowl Walk at Liberty State Park’s The Aviator, Best Visual Effects, Spider- Workshop and is the advisor to the Interpretive Center on February ing in the Madrid program. even for just a short time, isn’t that easy. Some Man 2; Best Art Direction, The Phantom Light Bulb Players. A junior at SU's College of Arts Honors Area Pupils zookeepers were suspect: “You want them for 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. Pre- of the Opera; Best Costume Design, The I he orchestra for the two-act opera registration is required, so call them and Sciences and S.I. Newhouse WESTFIELD - Skidmore College what?” Circuses asked less questions, but Aviator, Best Editing, Paul Hirsch for Ray, will be conducted by Robert Butts, at (201) 915-3409 or e-mail School of Public Communications. in Saratoga Springs, N. Y. has reported more money. And then, getting a suitably Best Makeup, Lemony Snickers A Series of who was recently honored as Arts Pro­ sized room for 100 monkeys is no simple task [email protected]. It’s free, and Steve is participating in the London that Samantha Hooper-Hamersley of Unfortunate Events; Best Animated Short fessional of 2004 by the Arts Council either. Asone hotel manager dourly instructed: you may even sec ruddy ducks, program. Westfield earned honors for the fall Film, Gopher Broke, Best Live Action Short of the Morris County area. Mr. Butts “Listen buddy, no ones going to let you put Jacob, a junior at SU's Martin J. semester, while Emily Sharpe, also Film, 7:35 in the Morning, Best Docu­ is also principal conductor of the Ba­ grebes, buffleheads, or mergansers. 100 monkeys in a banquet room.” Whitman School of Management, is of Westfield, received highest honors mentary Short Subject, Sister Roses Pas­ roque Orchestra of North Jersey. He Bring binoculars and dress warmly. for the fall 2004 semester. It became expensive. And 1 wasn’t sure if sion; Best Sound Editing, The Incredibles; made his operatic conducting debut participating in the London program. this was how Muffin wanted some of his Michelle, ajunioratSU’sS.I. Newhouse Highest honors are awarded for a and Best Sound Mixing, Ray. with the LOC in the year 2000 in fortune spent. But resolved to see it through, performances of Mozart’s The Mar­ Lauren Shub will perform her School of Public Communications, is quality point ratio of 3.67 or more in a tough section of town I purchased an participating in the London program. from a possible 4.0. Honors are granted riage o f Figaro, with international star cabaret act Tsn’r if Romantic?” abandoned warehouse with possibilities. on February 26 at 8 p.m. with the Silvia, a junior at Susquehanna Univer­ for a grade point ratio of 3.3 to 3.6. Celeste Holm as narrator. He has con­ This then led to the permit process. Look­ Divya Sood Hal Hirsch Trio. “Isn’t it Roman­ sity in Selinsgrove, Pa., is participating Samantha, a member of the Class of ducted with the Philharmonic de Stat ing for a little help, I sought out a local CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20— '" — Botasani in Romania and was guest tic?” is a celebration of the greatest in the Madrid program. Storey, ajunior 2008. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. >olirician. His response? “Hey...Ed really then by all means, find a way to get it conductor for the Philharmonic Soci­ composers and lyricists of the 20th at SU’s Martin J. Whitman School of Andrew Hantersley. Emily, a member ike to help you out. You seem like a nice ety of Sr. Petersburg in Russia. He has of the Class of 2007, is the daughter of done by yourself. Persistence is what century, from Irving Berlin and Management, is participating in the guy. Give me a call when monkeys get the arranged his own compositions and is Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sharpe. vote, pal.” separates someone who makes it from Duke Ellington to James Van Ixindon program. often a lecturer throughout New York Trudging on, at long last the place was someone who doesn’t.” Heusen. It will take place at the Mava” isavailable ar Barne^ and Noble, and New lersev. Watchung Arts Center, and ikkcla made Habitable, including several code re Cosi Fan Turre will be directed by quirements, like adequate off-street park­ Borders and most other retail stores. You are $ 15. Reservations can be made mav also purchase the novel online at LOC co-founder Juan Pineda. A vocal by calling (908) 753-0190 or via e- ing, which didn't seem to make any sense. music teacher the Music Studio, Mr. www.bn.com,www.amazon.com and mail at [email protected]. And, on January 26, just one day after the Pineda is also the instructor for NJWA’s www.borders.com. nominations were announced, the mon­ Musical Theater Workshop and the For more information on the author, keys began arriving. I was gratified to see Westfield Summer Workshop musical that a few of them used the parking facilities please visit Www.divyasood.com. rheater productions. He was a long­ The RutgersTheater Company’s time member of the Broadway cast of world premiere of Death in Venice by Thomas Mann will be at the ‘ Miss Saigon and an international cast Intersections’ March Exhibit of The King and l. His opera credits Philip Levin Theater from Friday include roles in Cavalleria Rusricano, February 25, through Saturday, L'Elisir d Amorc, The Magic Flute, March 5- It’s perfect if you’re grap- Slated at Watchung Arts Center and Un Ballo In Maschcra. pling \with the age-old quertiotvof WATCHUNG T b r Watchwrg----ToxapruTr un&siflfilng and ordinary In NTWifmteLMr. Pineda performed feVTarrive and loss. In the hero s case, its A~.an King ale the New J April 4. A reception will be held on soming television news career; March 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for all At Mid-Day Musicales Concert Yorkers (Emily FINDlN^EAC^OTHE^^mil^Grcen^^^^^^ • Michelle Le Poidevin attends participating artists, their families WESTFIELD — The First Congre­ Auditorium’s Gold Medal Series in Greenberg and Chris HUd play Ruth Winters and Dan King, the sophisticated Pasadena. She also received outstand­ the rehearsals for the Scotch Plains- Hild), who have come New York couple who comes to rural Amish farm country and friends, and their art teachers. gational Church of Westfield, located at Fanwood High School spring pro­ ing reviews for her solo appearances to sell the farm. They andeventuallyfindeachotherintheWestfieldHighSchool Artwork from students in grades 125 Elmer Street, will host its next Mid- duction of West Side Story'. arewelcomedby Hilda spring musical, Plain & Fancy. K to 12 will be displayed ana each Day Musicales series of free, half-hour, with the Chicago Symphony Orches­ Miller (Chloe student artist will receive an award, noon concerts with a program by pia­ tra in February 1995, performing the Participating schools include nist Gail Niwa on Wednesday, March 2. Schumann Piano Concerto with Sir Zeitounian) who falls for handsome (Blackmon, Stephanie Christiano, Jeff Georg Solti conducting. Dan. Hogan, Suzanne Toriello and Zal Franklin and Wilson Elementary Following the concert a soup and sand­ In 1991, Ms. Niwa became the first Papa Yoder (Daniel Foltz-Morrison) Spialter. Schools and Edison Intermediate wich luncheon will be available in the School in Westfield, Deerfield church social hall for $5. woman ever to win the Gold Medal at wants the nearby farm as a wedding Co-dance captains Kristin Aguero School in Mountainside, and Ms. Niwa won high praise for her the Gina Bachauer International Piano present for his daughter Katie (Allison and Jennifer Kujawski lead an ensemble Competition. She was also awarded Siko), who is to marry Ezra Reber of Kelly Braun, Nick Brennan, Patrina Mountain Park, Thomas Hughes New York recital debut at Alice Tully and WoodrufFElementary Schools Hall, and her recitals at Orchestra Hall the Audience Prize and the Chamber (Steve Markowski). But, Katie is in Caruana, Gina Castrorao, Caity in Chicago on the Allied Arts Piano Music Prize. She has also won major love with Ezra’s brother, Peter Reber Costello, Connor Davis, Ian Devaney, in Berkeley Heights. .Series and ar the Ambassador prizes in the International Chopin (Nick Williams), who has been her K risten D'bell, Aaron Eiscnbcrg, Competition, the Mae Whitaker Com­ sweetheart from childhood. Danielle Frogley, Rachel Gordon, Jeff petition and the Washington Interna­ Peter has been banished from the Greenlaw, James Hooper-Hamersley, Barbershop Harmony Quartets tional Competition. community for fighting. When he Melanie Jackson, Max Lazar, Mat learns of the impending marriage, he Ms. Niwa, who recently toured Hol­ Leonard, Nathan Margolin, Greg land as a member of the Het Reizend returns and asks Katie to remember the Nelson, Mike Noblett, Mia Pafumi, Will Hold Annual Competition promises they made to each other. See­ Musik Geselschap, can be heard in Lindsay Ryan, Annemarie Valentine Fantasia 2000 with the Chicago Sym­ ing Peter, Ezra taunts him and another and Caroline Yost. A R E A - Barbershop Harmony under the direction of Rich Taylor with fight ensues. quartets from several states will per­ Doug Brown assisting. phony Orchestra in Saint-Saens Car­ WHS is partoftbe Rising Star Award nival o f the Animals. She has also col­ As this occurs, the barn on Dan’s program, which recognizes outstand­ form in the 44th Annual Novice Quar­ The 2004 first place gold medal win­ property is struck by lightening and tet Competition on Saturday, Febru­ ner will sing a few songs for the audi­ laborated with violinist David Kim on ing achievements by students and edu­ recordings for the Musical Heritage burns. Papa Yoder sees this as a nex” cators. ary 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rahway ence, present the new 2005 Novice by Peter and his is “shunned" by the High School auditorium, lo­ Quartet first place gold medal, second Society and Teldec labels and with the WHS drama teacher Joseph Nierle, late bassoonist Bftrcc Grainger m n trr c n m e .o nnnunity, including Katie. - who won O a m n d m g TC'eHor~fof cated at r m r MacttsonA v^ place stiver arid fhrrd Ar, bam nucing be eiiuc ai central Avenue in place bronze medals with CfcuUui' LbcL the 1396 WHS production ot tiddler The daughter of professional musi­ gins the second act and Ruth tries her on the Roof, does the musical staging Rahway. their awards. cians, she was born in Chicago and and at helping with the wedding and direction. Bill Mathews is the Sponsored by the The Ben Ackerman began piano studies with her mother meal. It is a fiasco and she retreats to Musical Director with 2001 WHS Rahway Valley Jerseyaires Memorial Trophy, which and made her orchestral debut with the her tiny bedroom under the staircase graduate Megan Rodd doing the cho- Chanter of the Society for has been passed on since Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age where she finds consolation in ai tbottle itugi.pnj-. reography. Gregv.icg Ryannyan is stage man- the Preservation ana En­ the 38th Novice Contest, eight. She earned her Bachelor and of Scotch. Ezra joins her and gets ager, assisted by Jonathan Cnaname. couragement of Barber will be presented by Ken Master of Music degrees on scholar­ drunk on the “vegetable juice.” He Roy Chambers is set designer 'and Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. Friedlander, President of the Rahway runs off for one last fling at a carnival the program has scheduled approxi­ Valley Chapter of the 2005 gold medal ship at the Juilliard School. construction coordinator. Lauren Ms. Niwa has given master classes in in Lancaster. Miceli is costume mistress with Jessica mately 15 newly formed novice quar­ winner. Hilda also runs to the carnival, try­ tets from the Mia-Atlantic district states The contest is open to the public and many parts of the world, including Pusan Minsky and Kaylie Spialter in charge University in Korea, the TCU Qiburn ing to show Dan her worldliness. Peter of hair and makeup. of the singing society to harmonize in admission is free. For more informa­ follows and rescues his brother from a competition before certified society tion, please call (888) 262-2478 or Institute, Brigham Young University and Advanced sale of the reserved seats is the University of Oklahoma. In 1999 carnival knife-toting sharpster, thus encouraged and can be purchased from judges. visit www.RahwayValley.org. raculryc restoring him to the good graces of the cast members and stage crew. All tick­ The program will commence with The chapter s funding has been made Califor community. A shattered, but wiser ets are $10, four teenagers, sophomores and jun­ possible in part by the New Jersey State versity of Southern L.aittornia as an Assistant Professor of Piano. Hilda also returns safely after her For ticket reservations and more in­ iors, from Cranford High School Council on the Arts, Department of She is the founder and Artistic Di­ glimpse of the outside world. formation, please call (908) 789-4549, known as the “Chord Lords” quartet, State, a partner agency of the National rector of Chamber Music at Great j o t e w o w Dan and Ruth find each other and, extension no. 2. will be microphone testers for the Endowment for the Arts through a Jerseyaires novice contest. grant administered by the Union Gorge, a concert series in northwest New Jersey, and continues solo and sa les 0 goWdef.Mvrri Please send all A&E news to : [email protected]! The Jerseyaires chorus will present a County Division of Cultural and Heri­ brief performance, barbershop style, tage Affairs. chamber playing.