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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 29, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Home Demolitions Prompt Town to Review Shoehorning By LAUREN S. PASS said that the council could look at laws, but the designs have been in- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader changing requirements for the “floor congruous with the neighborhood. A discussion to rewrite the Town area ratio,” meaning the volume of He added that the council could not of Westfield’s “anti-shoehorning” the house in respect to the size of the regulate the design of the homes. ordinance was raised at Tuesday lot, and height restrictions. He also Mayor McDermott conceded that night’s council meeting, after Mayor mentioned that the town’s current he is not sure what the council can Gregory McDermott noted the high ordinance is being challenged in a do, but that options should be looked number of demolitions the council is lawsuit under a planning board sub- into. seeing for approval. division. At a future meeting, Mr. Marsh “Shoehorning” is when two houses Third Ward Democrat Councilman will bring the statistics of how many are built on what was a single home and former member of the Board of houses the council approved for lot. Adjustment, David Haas, questioned demolition in the past couple of years. Currently, the council is facing if the town could require the height The Laws and Rules Committee resolutions to demolish homes at of the homes to be an average of the and Town Planner Blaise Brancheu 113 Harrow Road, 170 Cottage Place, height of the neighboring houses. will review the ordinance. 327 Orenda Circle and 717 Hyslip The same process is used for front In other business, the council re- Avenue. yard setback requirements accord- viewed changes to the town’s current Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh ing to Councilman Haas. sidewalk café ordinance. The major stated that the only lot that will be Mr. Cockren stated that it would change is that enforcement will no subdivided is Hyslip Avenue, which be difficult to gather the data in order longer fall under Zoning Official was approved by the Planning Board. to enforce height restrictions that Kathleen Neville, but will instead go He said that the two lots made are way. to the Fire Department. larger than required by the town’s Mr. Marsh said that the current Town Administrator James Gildea zoning laws. land use plan calls for a “diversity of said that most of the complaints for Fourth Ward Democrat Council- housing types and sizes” and that violations have come in after hours man Lawrence Goldman raised con- now the “starter homes” are disap- when the zoning office is closed. He cern that the character of streets, like pearing. said that Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Cottage Place and North Cottage First Ward Republican Council- Kelly has already been working with Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Place where ranches are being torn man Sal Caruana said that much of Ms. Neville. GRAND MARSHAL…Alfred Riker of Westfield, the chaplain of the Martin Wallberg Post of the American Legion, gave down, is being changed. what has been built around town has A meeting will be held on Wednes- the opening prayer and benediction at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony, which was held indoors. Mr. Riker was also Town Attorney Robert Cockren slated to be the parade’s Grand Marshal. been conforming to current zoning day, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Tamaques Elementary School to discuss the Rahway Avenue railroad crossing. Fourth Ward Democrat Susan Westfield Council to Meet With Parking Deck Developer; Jacobson said that she had been trying to organize this meeting for over a year. A representative from Senator Jon Corzine’s office will be present to Discusses Field Maintenance, Salary Range Increases discuss the status of Federal Regula- tion changes on the whistle blowing. By LAUREN S. PASS the recently selected parking deck At this week’s meeting, Town Ad- fire and police chiefs were changed Department of Public Works (DPW) Mr. Marsh said that five years ago Specially Written for The Westfield Leader developer Nassau HKT Associates ministrator James Gildea stated that late last year. will then sit down to see what parts of there were new regulations pending After next week’s public meeting for the first time. the council, acting as the redevelop- In other business, Third Ward Re- the plan are workable. that the whistle would not have to be of the Westfield Town Council, the As of press time it was unknown ment agency, has the final say on the publican Councilman and Liaison to E-mails complaining about field blown if the town made all four quad- governing body will sit down with whether this portion of the meeting approval of the redevelopment plans the Recreation Commission Andrew conditions were also discussed by rants impassible. He stated that the would be open to the public. for the sites on South Avenue and Skibitsky reported that the commis- the council. town allocated $20,000 to install Prospect and Elm Streets. The Plan- sion is working on a proposal for the Mr. Gildea stated that there was a curbed islands, which would prevent ning Board recently approved the plans. construction of a “turf field” at the recent problem at Gumbert Field, drivers from going around the gates, Town Attorney Robert Cockren conservation center. They are study- but that the problem was fixed im- and the plan was approved by the state Borough BOE Creates explained that the redevelopment ing the area, and gathering informa- mediately. Department of Transportation. plans would become the zoning for tion, but intend to pitch the idea for Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh The federal government then met the two areas. He stated that there are next year’s capital budget. stated that the Recreation Depart- opposition on the local level in other some details, which the council may The commission is also working ment and the DPW are working well parts of the country, and the regula- Preschool Classes want to change from what the plan- on a field maintenance plan with together on field maintenance. He tion was never approved. ning board presented, including pe- help from Rutgers Agricultural said that with the high number of First Ward Republican Peter Echausse destrian walkways. School. The commission and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 was absent from the meeting. Third Ward Democrat Councilman Through IDEA Grant David Haas questioned if, after pub- lic input is given, the redevelopment By BETSEY BURGDORF David, who will attend Rutgers plans would need to be changed. Westfield Historic Preservation Specially Written for The Westfield Leader University in the fall, will receive Mr. Cockren stated that the final The proposal to create a pre- $1,000 per year over a four-year plans should have room in them for school class for four and five year period. what the town wants. He added that old children, who are classified as The board is hopeful that the surveys, environmental studies and To Honor Homeowners in June preschool-disabled, was approved contract will be signed this week geological technology studies need by the Mountainside Board of Edu- between Paul Otto Construction and to get underway. These studies will By BETTY LIST appreciation of a complete written his- Information about other sites being cation during its Tuesday evening Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Hartford Bonding Company so that determine how far down into the tory of this property that was turned recognized will be forthcoming. The meeting. construction can resume at ground the decks will have to go. The Westfield Historic Preservation The program will be funded by a over to them by the Birdsall family public is invited to attend the Awards Beechwood School. Mr. Gildea stated that the council’s Commission, preparing for its 11th when they purchased it. Presentation on June 12. grant from the Individuals with Dis- Board President Peter Goggi said input would not change the current Annual Harry Devlin Commendations abilities Education Act (IDEA), that he “is hopeful” that the project plans, but refine them. Awards Reception on Thursday, June which promotes fair and equal edu- will be finished for the first day of Mayor Gregory McDermott stated 12, in the Municipal Council Cham- cational representation for all stu- school on September 4. that even though Nassau will come bers at 8 p.m., recently appointed a dents. The program will be com- Paul Otto assured the board that forward with ideas for plans, it is panel of judges who toured the com- prised of approximately 15 students the work would be completed by really the town’s project. munity in order to recognize property who meet the criteria. the September deadline if construc- “We’re driving this project,” he said. owners who have demonstrated gener- Enrollment will be selected by tion begins in May. However, in the In other business, the council will ally established historic preservation lottery with equal gender represen- event that the work is not com- have ordinances 1814 and 1815 on standards when expanding, altering, tation. pleted, a contingency plan will be the agenda for approval at next week’s restoring, and maintaining their build- Funding for the program will be put into effect so that there will be public council meeting. ings and grounds. paid in total by the IDEA district no delay in school opening. These ordinances will set the sal- The buildings should retain architec- grant totaling $123,691. Informa- The board will be adding an Au- ary ranges for the year for all non- tural integrity from the period, or peri- tion will be made available to any- gust meeting to their calendar in union employees. ods, of their significance. one interested in learning more order to keep the public informed as According to Mr. Gildea, ordi- Wende Devlin Gates, the daughter of about the program. to the progress, and to inform par- nance 1816 does not include increases the late Harry Devlin, in honor of whom The 2003 Fred E. Rosenstiehl ents if a contingency plan will be in for the employees who came in at the these Awards are named, chaired this Memorial Scholarship was presented effect on the first day of school. beginning of this year, as they are not year’s judging panel. Mrs. Gates was to Governor Livingston senior David Chief School Administrator entitled to a raise. This ordinance assisted by Bonnie Danser, Karen We- Dempsey. The scholarship is given Gerard Schaller is compiling a con- includes the $1 per year salaries for ber, and Westfield Historic Preserva- annually to a Deerfield School gradu- tingency plan in the event that the mayor and council members, as tion Committee Vice Chairwoman Betty ate by Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Beechwood is not open on the first well as the $53,168 salary for the List. Rosenstiehl, who were Mountainside day of school. He will present that town attorney, the $24,222 prosecu- Among the homeowners being rec- residents for over 40 years. plan to the board in the near future. tor salary, and salaries for the inspec- ognized this year are Michele Modestino Photos Courtesy of the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission tors and legal counsels for the vari- and Gregory Redington, who purchased PRESERVATION HONORS… The Historic Preservation Commission will their 120 North Chestnut Street home in honor Michele Modestino and Gregory Redington, owners of 120 North Chest- ous boards in town. nut Street in Westfield, on Thursday, June 12 for restoring the home to its First Ward Republican Council- 2001 from members of the family that original design. Above is a picture of what the house looked like prior to the man Sal Caruana questioned if the originally constructed it in 1897. restoration, while below is a current picture of the home. top of the range was increased even This home, designed by Charles if the employee is not at the maxi- Darsh, was built by Dr. and Mrs. mum salary. Theordore Harvey on the site of the Mr. Gildea stated that it was, so Rialto Theatre. In 1921, Dr. Harvey, a that there could be consistency in the dentist, moved his home, family, and ranges. He added that the ranges set practice to this North Chestnut Street forth in ordinance 1815 give the town site. flexibility if someone were to leave. At that time, he removed the porch. He said that this year’s ordinance In 1940, he removed the turret. Eventu- includes “4 percent increases” in the ally his daughter and son-in-law, Betty ranges. and Houghton Birdsall, became the In comparison to last year’s ranges, owners and maintained this property there was no change in the range for until 2001. the Parking Director, an over 9 per- Ms. Modestino and Mr. Redington cent increase for the fire chief salary have renovated the turret and front porch, range and an over 19 percent in- added two dormers, and painted the crease for the range of the chief entire structure, restoring the house to financial officer. The ranges for the its original design. They noted their PAGE INDEX Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader REMEMBERING THOSE LOST…Veterans from the American Legion Mar- Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 tin Wallberg post gathered inside for a ceremony after the parade was canceled Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 due to weather. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 29, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arab Student Aid International, Scholarship Organization, Becomes Stunted by War in Iraq By MARIA WOEHR brighter future for themselves and Currently Arab International Stu- America including the United King- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader eventually for others. dent Aid provides financial aid to a dom, Spain, as well as universities in SCOTCH PLAINS -- The recent Mr. Qutub and his brothers opened hundred Arab students who are study- the West Bank and Gaza. war on Iraq has crippled a Scotch The Arab Student Aid Organization ing in the United States; half of which Funding and the amount of appli- Plains organization helping Arab stu- in Scotch Plains to give those oppor- attend New Jersey colleges. cants selected for scholarships have dents seek a college education. tunities to individuals that could help “I believe whole heartedly the more been sliced because of lagging dona- Arab Student Aid International, a shape the future of America as well students come to the United States tions, but Mr. Qutub believes it is just a non-profit organization, has served as Arab Countries. And although in- the more they will learn about de- matter of time before a transition takes as a gateway for more than 17,000 coming donations have significantly mocracy and bring democracy to the place and donations start coming in. Middle Eastern students to further shrunk, the organization has received Arab countries,” Mr. Qutub said. “Hopefully things will change, the their education in the United States no complaints of discrimination from Applicants for scholarships are economy will improve, and we’ll get and around the world. their students. required to be from an Arab country, the funding we need,” he said. The international scholarship pro- “Our students are ambassadors to maintain a B average, and have fi- Donations to Arab Student Aid gram collects donations from indi- our countries in the United States nancial need. International may be sent to: Arab viduals internationally to provide fi- and their behavior reflects onto the Students can receive scholarships Student Aid International, P.O. Box nancial aid to qualifying students. American public,” said Mr. Qutub. to study in several countries besides 10, Fanwood, 07023. That gateway is now being threat- ened says founder Joseph Qutub, by anti-Arab sentiments in the United States and anti-American sentiments WHS Pupil Michael Sheflin Deck Developer Maria Woehr for The Westfield Leader in the Middle East stirred up from 9- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDER…Joseph Qutub, the founder of Arab Student Aid 11 and the recent war in Iraq. International, a scholarship organization in Scotch Plains, holds a piece of Named N.J. Youth Governor groups using the fields, they are of- artwork depicting Palestine. “Reaction to Arab students is too ten left in bad condition, including gar- delicate now because of recent events WESTFIELD – Westfield High year’s program, on the issues presented bage. He added that there is also a prob- and radical individuals in Arab coun- School (WHS) student Michael Sheflin in the report. lem with unauthorized usage of the fields. WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER tries,” Mr. Qutub told The Westfield was elected statewide youth governor As part of his role, Michael has been Mr. Gildea stated that the number of Leader. for New Jersey for the 2003-2004 term. invited to attend the 42nd National teams in town “dwarf” the numbers in RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER Reactions became so demanding Students throughout the state met in Conference of Y Youth Governors in any other town. He suggested that in after 9/11 that Mr. Qutub’s scholar- Trenton from April 10 to 12 to Washington, D.C. in June. order for the fields to benefit the entire Statistics for Week Ending May 17, 2003 ship program was even searched by participate in the 65th YMCA The conference provides town, the scheduling process may need Statistics for Week Ending Nov. 16, 2002 the FBI for any terrorist connections Youth and Government Con- an opportunity to experi- to be revamped, and fields may need to First Call: Second Call: Third Call: with no avail. ference. His election recog- ence, first-hand, the reali- be taken out of commission in order to Mr. Qutub commented, “It was “rest.” Nature of Call: nized his leadership in school, ties of American democ- Second Ward Republican Councilman Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 5 understandable that we were community and Y activities, racy, by meeting with searched. Many organizations were Rafael Betancourt reported to the coun- Behavioral Disorder 2 his public speaking abilities, members of all three cil that the High School Parking Advi- because the government is trying to and his knowledge of current branches of government, Bleeding/Hemorrhage 3 keep the country safe. What hap- sory Committee has been meeting and problems facing the state. as well as with the press hopes to accomplish something by the Cardiac Arrest 2 pened was by radical individuals, Daniel Farbaugh and and others in the Washing- Cardiac Related 2 not just Arabs.” end of June. Charles Ovando served as ton, D.C. political scene. Councilman Skibitsky, who serves as Diabetic Related (potential) 1 The rash of sentiments and the Michael Sheflin Youth and Government advi- Representatives will dis- Chairman of the Public Safety Commit- D.O.A. 1 1 dragging economy has left the Arab sors at WHS. Sharon Vogel of cuss issues with the nation’s tee, reported that the police department’s Student Aid International with virtu- the Burlington Y coordinates the pro- leaders, ask questions and broaden Radar Response Team will be targeting Gastro-Intestinal Distress 5 ally no donations to fund the ever- gram for the entire state. their political knowledge and aware- high accident and injury streets. General Illness 2 1 increasing amount of applicants. Youth and Government is a national ness. He stated that the department would Lift Assist 4 Mr. Qutub says even Middle East- program of the Y involving thousands On Michael’s program is a Congres- like to publish a blotter of summonses Respiratory Distress 3 ern and Arab donors who gave to written in the newspapers so that resi- of students nationwide, dating back to sional breakfast with members of the Spinal Injury 1 2 organization have quit giving dona- 1936. Students meet to stimulate state U.S. House of Representatives, a Sena- dents know enforcement is being done. tions. government processes, acting as state torial luncheon with represented states Stroke/CVA 1 “When I first started the organiza- senators, assemblymen, and members members of the U.S. Senate, and a Tulane Univ. Places Substance Abuse (potential) 1 1 tion 26 years ago, donations totaled of the Governor’s cabinet. luncheon at the National Pres Club, Suspected Fracture 4 a million dollars, now we are receiv- The students propose, debate and with noted members of the Washing- Thrower on Dean’s List ing little if any contributions fund Syncope 1 pass legislation, and learn the subtle- ton press. Youth Governors from 38 WESTFIELD — Tulane Univer- scholarships,” says Mr. Qutub. Unconscious 1 ties of running a state and developing states will attend. sity of New Orleans, La. has an- More than 24 million dollars worth and implementing public policy. Michael will also attend the Confer- Other 1 of scholarships have been distrib- nounced that Courtney Brynn The program is designed to provide ence on National Affairs (CONA) held Thrower of Westfield was named to TOTALS 39 4 2 uted since 1976. opportunities for understanding state in North Carolina this summer, to the Dean’s List for the fall semester Paramedics 12 (first call); 0 (second call); 1 (third call) = 13 However, this year the organiza- agencies and their functions, to ex- develop the legislative agenda for next tion had no other option but to dip of 2002. She is the daughter of Drs. Genesis Eldercare 2 (first call); 1 (second call); 1 (third call) = 4 pand awareness and knowledge of state year. CONA unites students from across Patricia and Albert Thrower of Senior Citizen Complex 4 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 4 into their disappearing savings to problems, to increase the ability of the country to debate issues of national Westfield. Sunrise Assisted Living 0 (first call); 2 (second call); 0 (third call) = 2 open up educational opportunities to students to organize and express ideas and international concern and to present Out-of-Town Mutual Aid 3 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 3 Arab youth. She is a business major and a mem- clearly and persuasively, to stimulate proposals for action. ber of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. Total Calls: 45 Opportunities Palestinian-born tolerance and understanding of other Joseph Qutub, now a Fanwood resi- point view, and to give students an dent and long time member of the opportunity to express their concerns WESTFIELD Recent Home Sales Rotary Club, experienced first hand on state issues to governmental offi- when he received a scholarship to cials in a responsible constructive way. POLICE BLOTTER study at Indiana State University 50 Westfield for the week of May 19 Charles and Alice Dooley, Jr. to As Youth Governor, Michael is the Willard and Marlene Goldberger 261 Orchard Street, LLC, 261 Or- years ago. Senior Officer of the New Jersey Youth MONDAY, MAY 12 possession of alcohol underage, posses- “By helping others receive the • A resident of the 800 block of sion of less than 50 grams of suspected to Danny Ghammachi and Patricia chard Street, $575,000. and Government Program. As such, he Ciuffreda, 15 Sunnywood Drive M/ Kenneth Riley to Matthew Mitrow education I received, I have fulfilled will speak at the opening ceremonies Embree Crescent reported a burglary marijuana and possession of drug para- my dreams,” he said. and theft at her residence, after someone phernalia. A: 612 Deepdale Ct., Unit 5, Union, and Rae Marie Easse, 687 Dorian of the Trenton Model Legislative Pro- Silcox was released on his own recog- NJ, $480,000. Road, $559,900. Mr. Qutub believes the opportuni- gram to give a “State of the State” gained access through a first-floor win- ties an American education offers dow. It was unknown what was taken or nizance, while the juvenile was turned Larry and Christine Myers to Frederic and Carol Shulaner to address next year. the value of the missing property. over to an adult. Michael and Caroline Ellison, 415 Sudhir Parikh, 546 Westfield Av- are irreplaceable. While still living • He will review and act on each legis- • A burglary and theft was reported Leo Krakowiecki, 60, of Scotch Plains Woodland Avenue, $690,000. enue, $600,000. in the Middle East, he helped his lative bill, with the advice of the cabi- at a residence in the 100 block of Eliza- was arrested on West Broad Street and brother receive a scholarship to an net. He will preside over sessions of the beth Avenue, in which jewelry of un- charged with driving while intoxicated. He American university by writing a known value was taken. The individual was released to a responsible party. Governor’s cabinet and delegate to its • letter to Mr. Maytag; CEO of the members the necessary responsibilities or suspects involved gained access by John Maietti, Jr., 40, of Cranford popular appliance brand name. to carry out the Governor’s duties. forcing open a rear door. was arrested on Sussex Street and charged Kevin O’Keefe Earns MBA; “I could not believe he wrote back WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 with driving while intoxicated. He was Michael will also serve as a member • A North Avenue bank reported that released to a responsible party. to me in the first place. What was of the State Steering Committee, and • better…Mr. Maytag helped my an unknown person cashed three fraudu- A West Broad Street resident re- Graduates Wharton School represent the New Jersey Youth & ported that her motor vehicle was taken brother get the education he de- lent checks totaling $1,179. WESTFIELD — Kevin of Seton Hall Prepa- Government Program during his year THURSDAY, MAY 15 from her driveway. A couple of hours served.” in office, closing the Model Govern- • A sterling silver necklace valued at later, the car was returned to the drive- Patrick O’Keefe of ratory School in West The chance, Mr. Qutub believes, ment program with the “Executive $85 was reported stolen from a display way, police said. Westfield received his Mas- Orange. He received empowered him and his brothers to case at a store on Quimby Street. SUNDAY, MAY 18 ter of Business Administra- his undergraduate de- Report,” calling attention of the youth • strive for scholarships and seek a participants to work for the following FRIDAY, MAY 16 A Village Green resident reported tion on May 18 from the gree in finance from • A cellular telephone belonging to a that his motor vehicle was damaged Wharton School of Busi- Fairfield University in Hillsborough resident was reported sto- while it was parked in front of his home. ness at the University of Fairfield, Conn. len during an event at Edison Intermedi- Flour, applesauce and broken eggs were Pennsylvania in Philadel- He is the son or Mr. ate School on Rahway Avenue. discovered on the surface of the vehicle. In addition, a side mirror and the wind- phia, Pa. and Mrs. Ron O’Keefe SATURDAY, MAY 17 Five hundred graduates, of Westfield, and the • Kevin Silcox, 19, of Whitesboro, shield wipers were broken and bent. N.Y. and a 16-year-old male juvenile • An Orenda Circle resident reported their families and friends brother of Aideen from Clarks Mills, N.Y. were arrested that the rear windshield of his motor vehicle gathered at Franklin Field O’Keefe of Westfield on Central Avenue and charged with was broken out by a piece of concrete. for the event. and Morna O’Keefe Kevin is a 1995 graduate Kevin O’Keefe of New York. Claudia Andreski Awarded Winners of ‘Tar Wars’ School Leadership Grant Poster Contest Named WESTFIELD – Claudia for Public School Principals, Andreski, Principal of funded since 1992, are At Franklin School McKinley Elementary awarded on the basis of a WESTFIELD — Franklin El- School in Westfield, is summer program of learn- ementary School in Westfield among 25 school principals ing designed by the recipi- awarded first prize to fourth- who have been awarded a ent which will enhance that grader Amelia Morabito for her 2003 Summer Opportunity individual as an instructional poster “Stop the Match. Knock Grant by The Principals’ leader. Down Tobacco!” as part of its Center for the Garden State. As part of the program, annual nationwide anti-smok- ing campaign called “Tar The grants are funded by Claudia Andreski Mrs. Andreski will attend the Geraldine R. Dodge the Principals’ Center’s Wars.” Foundation as part of their Fellows weeklong Leadership Institute, Franklin School nurse, Robin for School Leadership Program. which is held annually on the cam- Ince, conducted the anti-drug, The Summer Opportunity Grants pus of Princeton University. anti-cigarette program in the MATH WHIZ...Students from Holy fourth grade over several weeks, Trinity Interparochial School in culminating in a poster contest. Westfield recently participated in the “Tar Wars” a campaign spon- Pingry Senior Eric Meder St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospi- tal Math-A-Thon. They raised money sored by the American Acad- by obtaining pledges and completed a emy of Family Physicians, Of WF Receives Scholarship booklet of 200 math problems and taught students the short- and puzzles. This year, 216 students partici- long-term health and financial WESTFIELD — Eric Meder, a Scholar-Athlete of the Week. He has pated and raised $10,434.32, collectively. effects of tobacco use, and senior at The Pingry School and a competed in cross-country, ice To date, Holy Trinity students have helped them learn to resist the resident of Westfield, was recently hockey, and has earned nine varsity raised a total of $82,575.49 for research pressures influencing youth to named one of the 2003 Somerset letters. and treatments to help sick children at smoke. County Scholar-Athletes. Serving as team captain to both St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. At the end of the campaign, The award is given annually by the cross country and track, he earned Fifth grade student Andrew Sauerwein fourth graders submitted Somerset County High School Prin- All-Prep honors in both sports and raised the most money, with a total pledge amount of $420. posters, which were then cipals’ Association and is accompa- All-Conference, All-County, and All- judged by a panel of teachers nied by a $500 scholarship from the Areas honors in cross-country. Eric Annmarie Adamo Wins and presented at a school as- Lewis J. Gray Scholarship Fund. also holds the Pingry record with the sembly. All fourth-grade par- The scholar-athletes are chosen third fastest time in the 5K. Marching Band Raffle ticipants and winners re- on recommendations from athletic He is a Bloustein Distinguished WESTFIELD – Annmarie Adamo ceived prizes for their sub- directors, principals, coaches, and Scholar nominee, a Garden State of Westfield had the winning ticket in missions. teachers. Each participating school Scholar nominee, and Advanced the Westfield High School (WHS) Blue Amelia Morabito’s award- selects an outstanding senior male Placement or AP Scholar, and an Devil Marching Band raffle contest. winning poster, which shows a and female varsity athlete, each of honor roll student at Pingry. He Mrs. Adamo’s winning ticket entitles boxer knocking down a ciga- whom also has an excellent aca- has been recognized for his pho- her to a 32-inch flat screen Sony televi- rette match, will be judged in demic record. tography, serves as a peer media- sion. Elm Radio, TV and Appliances the state contest today, May 8. Eric’s female counterpart is Pingry tor, is a percussionist in the or- sponsored and delivered the gift to her The state winner will then com- senior Yvette Zimering of Basking chestra, and a member of the men’s house. pete in the Tar Wars National Ridge. glee club. Proceeds from the event will sup- Poster Contest, with a grand Earlier this year, Eric was awarded The awards dinner was held at the port the WHS Marching Band and the prize of a family trip to Disney the NJN Channel 12 News and New DoubleTree Hotel in Franklin Town- WHS Marching Band Scholarship World. Jersey Education Association ship on Thursday, May 1. Fund. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Thursday, May 29, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 45TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-45 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Cleanup Begins for Passive Park At Old Zoo Property By FRED ROSSI ings as well as some continuing the zoo site. Specially Written for The Times environmental work at the site, “is Local officials are striving to do The clean-up of the former Terry- not the easiest thing to do” because the work as economically as pos- Lou Zoo property on the corner of “some things need special disposal sible, given the current budgetary Raritan and Terrill Roads in Scotch attention,” particularly those items constraints. It’s hoped that by Plains has begun, according to that may be environmentally sensi- summer’s end, the property will be Mayor Martin Marks. tive. in much better condition. The zoo, which closed in the In addition to township employ- The township’s intent is to con- 1990s, came back under township ees, the clean-up is being done by vert the bulk of the property into a control a few years ago after con- workers from the Union County passive park. Turning the property demnation proceedings. Sheriff’s S.L.A.P. (Sheriff’s Labor into a more traditional park, with At a recent conference meeting, Assistance Program) initiative, ballfields, was vetoed because of the mayor told the council that the which makes non-violent offenders potential traffic problems on area clean-up, which will involve the available to localities to perform roads as well as a lack of available removal of several dilapidated build- certain jobs, would be cleaning up parking at the site. Earlier this year, the Township Planning Board gave its approval for the sale of the Revolutionary SP-F BOE Continues War-era Frazee House, which is situ- ated on the southern edge of the former zoo property. The township’s Historic Review Talks On Long Range Commission is handling the details of a potential sale through state and national sources. If a sale is not Horace R. Corbin for The Times successful, then it is likely the house, SCOTCH PLAINS MARSHAL…Paul Montalbano, right, of Scotch Plains, one of the Grand Marshals for the Scotch Planning, Priorities which is in poor condition, would Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day parade, stands with three representatives from DECA. Pictured, left to right, are: Tony be demolished. Bruno, Sarah Ginsberg and Ricky Fleissner and Mr. Montalbano. By MICHAEL POLLACK every student’s needs be met to en- Specially Written for The Times sure an optimal educational experi- The regular public meeting of the ence; thus paying close attention to a Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of mandate coined “No Child Left Be- JROTC Cadets at Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Education featured an initial discus- hind.” President George W. Bush sion of proposed district priorities signed the “No child left behind” act and long range planning. in 2002, and its goal is to attempt to The discussion was held to see if close the achievement gap between Honored by National, State and Local Officials the plan formulated by Superinten- disadvantaged and minority students By BILL SHEPPARD Revolution, The Daedalians and dent of Schools Carol Choye is con- and their peers. Specially Written for The Times Headquarters of the Air Force Re- sistent with the overall plan for the New board member Betty Anne More than a dozen national, state serve Officer Training Command. district, and to give the public a Woerner focused her goal on aug- and area organizational representa- Captain Rick Forman, USAF of chance to hear the preliminary policy. menting math and science scores in tives were on hand on Wednesday, the Military Officers Association told These issues will be revisited in the district. May 21 to present cadets of the Air The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, June when the document becomes “I want to focus on academics Force Junior ROTC (NJ821st) with “I am honored to have traveled here formally adopted. One key objective more than anything else. Specifi- medals, awards and citations at for- today representing our organization included in this planning was a moni- cally when you look at our assess- mal ceremonies held at Scotch Plains to proclaim just how proud we are of toring of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ments and report cards we are not Fanwood High School (SPFHS). these cadets. They are our future, schools (an initiative passed on by doing as well as we could in the areas The cadets, all students at SPFHS, and represent our nation’s future lead- the state Department of Education) of math and science in the later received a variety of individual com- ers.” in the area of special education. grades,” she stated. “I think develop- mendations ranging from scholastic Chief Robert Rybitski, USAF, one Currently, there is a disproportion- ing a priority for math and science achievement, community service, of the original founding fathers of ate minority representation in spe- would be important.” military bearing, leadership and dis- the AFJROTC program at Scotch cial education, and the school board Another main focus is meeting the tinguished cadet. Plains Fanwood High School, made stated that exploring this area is of goals of the district’s 2001-2004 In opening the ceremonies, Major a special trip for this year’s presenta- primary importance. There is a dis- Technology Plan that will soon be Eugene Pearson, United States Air tion. He told The Times “I miss the parity presently with black males assessed, and a successor plan will Force (USAF) Senior Aerospace Sci- unit and I certainly miss the kids outnumbering white males by close be developed shortly. ence Instructor for the unit, pointed since retiring.” to 10 percent in special education The board agreed to look into ways out that “all of the cadets had worked Internationally renowned aviation programs and a period of self-assess- to train teachers on developing very hard for the past academic year, historian and artist Keith Ferris along ment is being issued by the board as websites, and to improve the design but today we are going to recognize with his wife Peggy made two spe- and maintenance of building some of those cadets who led the mandated by the state department Bill Sheppard for The Times cial presentations of his aviation for districts that have a greater than 6 websites. way and went beyond being just HONORING THE JROTC…Last Wednesday, 13 local, state and national lithographs to the unit’s top cadets. percent difference between any ra- Another important area of profes- good cadets.” organizations presented awards to SPFHS cadets. Some of the organizations “This is truly a tremendous educa- cial group. sional development that is being The organizations making presen- presenting awards were the Sons of the American Revolution (Westfield), tional organization that is invaluable Board President Lance Porter said, viewed as a long-term initiative is tations to the cadets included, The Daughters of the American Revolution (Westfield and Cranford) Scotch Plains’ to our nation, state and community,” “The first thing that concerns me is improving practices that provide ac- Westfield Chapter of the Daughters VFW, VFW District 4, Scotch Plains American Legion, the Air Force Associa- he told The Times, “Peggy and I are special education. One is a personal curate and in-depth feedback on of the American Revolution, The tion and AMVETS. extremely proud to be here to honor concern, secondly, whenever the state teacher skills. Reserve Officer’s Association, The Revolution, Veterans of Foreign Wars der of the World Wars, The National these young people. We’re proud to starts flagging things they are alerted Dr. Margaret Hayes, Assistant Su- North Jersey Chapter of the Military Scotch Plains Post 10122, American Sojourners, NJ AMVETS, The Air have been involved with this group to, it concerns me.” perintendent, stated, “We are look- Officer’s Association, The Westfield Legion Post Scotch Plains Post 209, Force Association, The Clark Chap- each and every year for the past 15 The board also feels strongly that CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Chapter of the Sons of the American NJ State Chapter of the Military Or- ter of the Daughters of the American CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Rezoning of South Avenue to Allow Cellular Antennas to Be Built in Borough of Fanwood

By ELAINE VUONO South Avenue, since the concept Act provides that if a telecommuni- being put in a residential zone, and Specially Written for The Times was suggested at a public meeting cations carrier can demonstrate that also to obtain some revenue for the The dilemma of where to put cel- on May 7. they have a need to install antennas borough from lease payments. lular antennas in the Borough of The issue of the placement of in a specific area, a municipality Although the borough was hop- Fanwood may soon be resolved, with antennas within the borough came cannot exclude them from doing so ing to have the tower built on either plans for an unofficial “cellular to the forefront last summer when without basis, even if it is in a resi- the Recycling Center, the Depart- tower zone” well underway. Verizon made an application to the dential zone. ment of Public Works yard or the Mayor Louis Jung and members planning board to mount antennas When nearby residents objected Borough Hall site, Verizon rejected of the Borough Council have been on a PSE&G tower in a residential to the Verizon application the bor- these sites and ultimately bid to working diligently towards passing zone near Oak Court and Elm Av- ough decided to put out to bid the build the tower at the eight and a zoning ordinance, which would enue. building of the cellular tower on one-half acre Borough Nature Cen- allow cellular towers on a portion of The Federal Telecommunication’s borough land, to avoid the antennas ter. In addition to paying rent to the borough, Verizon would also allow Horace R. Corbin for The Times the borough to mount an antenna on FANWOOD MARSHAL…Sarah Ginsberg, left, and Ricky Fleissner, center, of the tower for their emergency ser- DECA stand with Carl Axt, right, of Fanwood, one of the Grand Marshalls for Mayor Marks and Council Extend the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day. vices. When Verizon’s bid to build in the Welcome to Montazzoli Contingency Nature Center drew significant op- position at a public meeting on May By FRED ROSSI A number of presentations were Montazzolesis. 7, Helen Street resident and Specially Written for The Times made at the council’s meeting, in- Mayor Novello, whose remarks Fanwood Planning Board Chairman At a meeting noted for its heavy cluding one from a representative of were interpreted by Renzo Decarlo, Gregory Cummings suggested re- doses of bilingualism, the Scotch U.S. Representative Michael President of the local Italian-Ameri- zoning a portion of South Avenue to Plains Township Council formally Ferguson, who presented Montazzoli can Club, thanked the people of allow cellular antennas, as an alter- welcomed a delegation from the Mayor Felice Novello with an Ameri- Scotch Plains for “their great hospi- native to a tower in the Nature Cen- township’s sister city of Montazzoli, can flag that had flown over the U.S. tality and warm welcome,” and in- ter or antennas in residential zones. Italy on Tuesday night. Capital building. vited a delegation from the township Mr. Cummings suggested that car- Marking the 10-year anniversary Assemblywoman Linda Stender to visit his town on the Adriatic Sea riers could lease land directly from of the relationship, a group of about presented a joint legislative resolu- in August 2004. commercial landowners in that area. 30 has spent the past two weeks in tion and Mayor Marks presented The delegation, which included Mayor Jung told The Times of Scotch Plains, visiting Ellis Island township insignias and a plaque rec- three junior high school students, Scotch Plains-Fanwood that imme- and Atlantic City and being feted at ognizing the “continuing bond be- arrived in the U.S. on May 17 and is diately following the public meeting, several functions in town. tween Scotch Plains and Montazzoli.” scheduled to depart this weekend. he and Council President Joel Whitaker “There are so many people here in “We’ve had a wonderful time,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scotch Plains who can claim roots in Mayor Marks said, speaking in both CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Montazzoli,” said Mayor Martin English and Italian. PAGE INDEX Horace R. Corbin for The Times Marks, alluding to the early 20th Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge, Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 MOMENT OF SILENCE…Fanwood and Scotch Plains residents packed the century influx of immigrants from speaking perfect Italian, also ex- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 council chambers at the Scotch Plains Township Hall on Monday for Memorial Montazzoli to Scotch Plains. tended greetings to the delegation of Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 Day ceremonies. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 29, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Erin Brandt Graduates University of Richmond JROTC Cadets at SPFHS FANWOOD – The University of Richmond in Richmond, Va. has re- ported that Erin Brandt graduated Honored by Many Officials with a Bachelor of Arts Degree dur- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing commencement ceremonies on years. mand ceremony, announcing the ca- May 4. Mr. Ferris, dubbed the “Michael det leadership for the upcoming The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ri- Angelo of Aviation,” was invited by school year. The following “top six” chard Brandt of Fanwood, she ma- the cadets to be a participant in their cadets for next year are: Irisa Grimes jored in Spanish and minored in bi- student video that they entered into Unit Commander, Jennifer Grana ology. the International Contest sponsored Executive Officer, James Garmen Erin has been named to the Dean’s by the Aerospace Educational Foun- Operations Officer, Unit Support List and is a member of Phi Sigma dation, of the Air Force Association. Officer Shelia Passarelli, logistics Iota International Foreign Language Major Pearson announced at the Officer Mathew Crawford, and Se- Honor Society. She studied abroad ceremony that the cadet produced nior Enlisted Advisor Michelle Rojas. at Blas Pascal University in Cordoba, video entry placed third overall in The Scotch Plains Fanwood High Argentina, and the University of the international “Jimmy Stewart” School Air Force JROTC began in Valencia in Valencia, Spain. video competition. The winning vid- 1982 while the origins of the Air A four-year member of the track eos will be played at the National Force Junior Reserve Officer Train- and field team that won the 2003 Convention in Washington, DC this ing Corps (JROTC) can track its heri- Atlantic 10 indoor team champion- September. tage to a program founded in 1911 in ship, Erin was named a scholar-stu- This year’s cadet award recipients Cheyenne, Wyoming, by Army Lt. dent athlete for contributing signifi- included: Irisa Grimes, Joseph Edgar Steevers. cantly to the intercollegiate program Lubinski, Joshua Sanders, Alexandra Lieutenant Steevers was assigned and attaining a 3.0 or better grade Kuck, Robert Bethea, Matthew as an inspector-instructor of the or- point average. Crawford, Alexander Celius, ganized military of Wyoming. Dur- Erin was also a member of the Pi Raymon Garcia, Michelle Rojas, ing his assignment, he envisioned a Beta Phi sorority. James Garmen, Brian Coyle, Danielle noncompulsory cadet corps com- She plans to move to Costa Rica Crawford, Elizabeth Flood, Shan- prised of high school students. His this summer and pursue a career in non Hauser, William Poliansky, program was aimed toward making Horace R. Corbin for The Times ecotourism or sustainable develop- REMEMBERING THOSE LOST…Scotch Plains’ Mayor Martin Marks stands behind wreaths given by organizations Lance Thomas, Kevin Martins, Daniel better citizens. The National Defense ment. and businesses in honor of fallen soldiers in the Township Hall during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. Heppt, Jason Villane, Joshua Decker, Act of 1916 authorized a junior course Charles Field, Christopher Jackson, for non-college military schools, high Ronald Petty, Thomas Ruggiero, Kelly schools and other non-preparatory SPFHS DECA Students McVey, John DeVall, Jennifer Grana, schools. The Army implemented Peter Breece, Brian Abbott, James JROTC in 1916. Public Law 88-647, Albert, Jasmine Bartee, Nehemiah commonly known as the ROTC Vi- Excel at Nat’l Conference Burney-Porter, Michael Curry, Ryan talization Act of 1964, directed the Donnelly, Joseph Foote, Nicholas secretaries of each military service SCOTCH PLAINS – Six Scotch Their project entailed an assess- Giannaci, Lavour Glover, Matthew to establish and maintain JROTC Plains-Fanwood High School ment of the existing level of social Hazell, Julia Kasencakova, Timothy units for their respective services. (SPFHS) DECA students qualified responsibility at Irma’s Hallmark in Smith, Rashawn Strong, and Michael The first Air Force JROTC programs as finalists at the recent International Fanwood, distributing surveys to Veytsman. were opened in 1966. Career Development Conference Irma’s customers to understand their Chief Terry, USAF, senior aero- “(The) purpose of Junior Reserve (ICDC) in Orlando, Fla. perception of this issue, and the cre- space instructor told The Times, “Each Officers’ Training Corps (is) to in- In the “Learn and Earn” event, ation of a strategy for this retailer to year brings something different to still in students in United States sec- Nick Bruno, Liz Elko and Lenore undertake socially responsible ac- the unit, these young men and women ondary educational institutions the McMillion received honorable men- tions in the community. come to the unit as individuals, and value of citizenship, service to the tion for finishing in the top 10 in the Over 13,000 DECA students from through AFJROTC they are encour- United States, personal responsibil- nation in their event. around the country attended the aged to maintain their individuality ity, and a sense of accomplishment.” Their project involved upgrading ICDC. while being part of a team. This year, (10 USC Sec 2031) Air Force JROTC the DECA school store, including Dan Margolis, SPFHS DECA Ad- for instance, we had a young cadet (AFJROTC) is a continuing success the sale of additional merchandise, visor stated, “I was extremely im- who transferred to a private school story. From a modest beginning of 20 such as T-shirts and sweatshirts, as pressed with the high level of com- after attending SPFHS and being a units in 1966, AFJROTC has grown well as the introduction of new food petition at the ICDC. For these six cadet in our unit. Her new school did to 744 units throughout the world, products based on their market re- students to make it as far as they did not have a JROTC program, so with with 103,000 cadets. the permission of her school she search in the school. is a great accomplishment.” The AFJROTC program positively organized an Air Force JROTC club influences our country by helping In the “Retail Marketing Research” Mr. Margolis also noted that 39 that is currently thriving. That’s indi- one student at a time. Comprised event, Katie Bantz, Ashley other SPFHS students attended the WINNING ESSAYIST…Gerard Gonnella, United States History teacher vidual initiative and leadership you solely of active duty Air Force retir- Brownstein and Jamie Kaye finished conference, and also performed ad- at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, presents Christina Minniti of have to encourage and support.” ees, the AFJROTC instructor force is in the top 16 in their event. mirably in their respective events. Scotch Plains with a certificate for winning the Junior Speech Writing Immediately following the presen- Contest sponsored by the school. helping to form tomorrow’s nation tation of the individual awards, the by educating proud and patriotic ca- unit conducted a change of com- dets – tomorrow’s leaders. SP Pupil Christina Minniti Wins Speech Writing Contest School Bd. Continues Talks SCOTCH PLAINS — How the Christina said she found the re- media, specifically advertising, in- search to be enlightening. On Long Range Planning fluences young people in shaping “Boys learn (behavior) that they CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their self image was the topic that can do whatever they want as far ing at expanding our ways on giving gram will administer a nonpublic text- Scotch Plains resident Christina as aggression,” she said. Girls, teacher’s feedback on their perfor- book program for eligible students at- Minniti tackled for her research pa- she concluded, learn a visual iden- mance. We have a traditional evalua- tending nonpublic schools within per for a United States History class. tity from advertising that pushes tion process in place but we think that Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The topic won Christina the them to be thin and sometimes there are way to improve it.” Under shared services, a motion was Speech Writing Contest, which was experience eating disorders. Superintendent Choye’s report in- passed covering the installation and held for the juniors at The Wardlaw- “My research helped me see cluded a key motion passed approving purchase of software and hardware to Hartridge School in Edison. how sexist advertising is toward the 2003-2004 programs of studies for be used for a recreation sports activity- A member of the Class of 2004, women and men. It seems to make elementary, fifth grade, and middle scheduling program. The board’s share school. With fifth grade shifted to middle is 20 percent of the cost; the remaining Christina was among the semi- young women unhappy with their school, fifth graders will now take an cost and necessary expenditures for finalists and then, after delivering appearance, so they are passive exploratory world language program in the project will be forwarded to the her report in speech fashion on and vulnerable, whereas boys anticipation of formal world language Township of Scotch Plains. May 21, was announced as the learn that aggression is okay,” programs in Spanish, French, Italian, In other board business, the board DISTINGUISHED DECA STUDENTS…The DECA Chapter of Scotch Plains- winner the next day. added Christina. and German implemented in grade six. agreed to appoint Craig Nowlin as the Fanwood High School brought home some winning trophies after the Interna- The board also approved submis- member to serve as a liaison to the tional Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla. Pictured, left to right, sion of the federal IDEA (Individuals UCESC’s Board of Trustees. In addition, are: Ashley Brownstein, Jamie Kaye and Katie Banz, who placed in the “Retail with Disabilities Education Act) Grant. the board approved a motion to arrange Marketing Research” event, and Lenore McMillion and Liz Elko, who excelled Other motions conceded included for board member Susan Dyckman to in the “Learn and Earn” event. Mayor and Council Extend an out of district placement for one serve as a delegate on the New Jersey student for the remainder of the current School Board’s Delegate Assembly. school year, an approval on the cre- The regular board meeting was pre- Welcome to Montazzolis ative summer workshop to take place ceded by recognition of recent retirees. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from Monday, June 30, to Friday, July Board members read resolutions ac- With the heavy concentration of erty confiscated by the local police, 25, and approving the submission of knowledging the 2002-2003 retirees: Montazzolesis now residing in Scotch can be sold. the application for Tech-Prep Grant Marjorie Allen, Patricia Brill, Frank Butz, Plains, much of the delegation stayed Mayor Marks said that a charity Program in the amount of $229,060 to Donald Cababe, Joyce Corritore, Susan be used in the field of Health Science. Data-Samtak, John Errickson, John with family members, rather than softball game between the Police In business news, the board adopted Department and the Fire Department Foulks Mary Gosemanian, Otto Lensen, stay in a hotel, during their visit. a key resolution for participation in the Edward Leonardi, William Leonardi, During his remarks, Mayor Marks will be held on Saturday, July 12, at UCESC (Union County Educational Theodore MacVicar, Victor Morosco, singled out Mr. Decarlo and John Brookside Park. Money raised will Services Commission) Nonpublic Text- Patricia Napor, Patricia Noerr, Mary Jane Marquard for their efforts in organiz- benefit the Center For Hope Hos- book Program for the 2003-2004 school Otani, Wilber Parker, John Patterson, ing the visit. pice, which will be built at the Park year. By passing this motion, the board Barbara Puccia, Jasper Pullen, Elizabeth In other business, the council Place Diner site at Raritan Road and entered into an agreement with the Rivera, Lynda Rosenbaum, Anne passed an ordinance that requires Martine Avenue. Tickets for “The Union County Educational Services Rybowski, Carol Smith, JoAnn Will- homeowners installing fences or Bravest versus The Finest” game cost Commission, explained Board Admin- iams and John Wyatt. sheds to secure approval and a $50 $10 and are available through the istrator Anthony DelSordi. The board’s next meeting will be permit from township zoning offi- police and fire departments. According to Mr. DelSordi, the pro- held on Thursday, June 12. cials. The council’s next public meeting The move is necessary, said Coun- will be held on Tuesday, June 10. cilman Frank Rossi, because of in- stances where residents have put up Rezoning of South Ave. Will fences that did not conform to local Universiii ttt y NNews regulations, were situated on a neighbor’s property or blocked traf- Allow for Cellular Towers fic. Fairleigh Dickinson CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 At the start of the meeting, resolu- Admits SP Residents worked with Borough Attorney Mark Peck Verizon’s application for antennas at tions were presented to Judith Brown SCOTCH PLAINS – Adam Garrity to draft an ordinance to revise the zoning Oak Court and Elm Avenue, was on the and Christine Morris for earning the and Lauren Ziegler, both residents of the portion of South Avenue from Terrill agenda for the May 28 planning board Gold Award, the highest award in Road on the west to the A&P on the east. meeting. of Scotch Plains, will attend Fairleigh Three other telecommunication carri- At their request, both Verizon and Girl Scouting. Dickinson University’s College at Police Chief Marshall Nelson rec- ers currently have cellular antennas on a AT&T have been provided with draft Florham Campus in Madison this PSE&G tower in that area. copies of the ordinance and Mayor Jung ognized several police officers and a fall. Adam and Lauren will graduate The proposed ordinance would in- told The Times that both carriers are township resident for their actions in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School clude cellular antennas as a permitted reviewing the site for radio frequency the past year. this month. use in the designated area, which is cur- suitability, and at least one has had dis- Eleanor Sawyer was presented with rently zoned as light industrial. cussions with commercial owners re- the Chief’s Citizenship Award for Katherine Hild Named Additionally, Mayor Jung advised The garding the leasing of land. aiding a 61-year-old man having a Times that the ordinance would also re- Since up to three carriers can co-locate heart attack at the Fanwood-Scotch Nat’l Collegiate Scholar quire the carrier to allow the borough to their antennas on one tower, presumably Plains YMCA. Officer James Richie WESTFIELD – Katherine Hild of put an emergency response antenna on one tower could accommodate both their was presented with a letter of com- Westfield accepted membership in top of any tower that is built. needs if they find the location to be mendation for his own efforts at that The National Society of Collegiate During its May 13 meeting, the coun- suitable. Scholars and will be honored during cil rejected Verizon’s bid and also ap- Mayor Jung advised that the borough’s same time. a campus ceremony this fall at The proved the first reading of the proposed telecommunication consultant, Charles Officer Michael Tardi was pre- George Washington University. ordinance. Subsequent to the first read- Whelan of Salient Associates, is aware of sented with an Honorable Service ing, as required by law, the ordinance several owners in the area who would be Medal for apprehending an armed was given to the planning board for their willing to lease their land for the purpose driver on Route 22, while Medals of SUNY New Paltz Places review and comment. of constructing a cellular tower. Commendation were presented to Goscicki on Dean’s List Mayor Jung advised that he expects In light of the proposed re-zoning, Officer Richie and Officer Lawrence the ordinance will be passed when it is AT&T has requested that their hearing SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains read for the second time at the Tuesday, before the planning board be postponed DeRose for subduing a dangerous resident Laura Goscicki, a sopho- suspect. June 10 meeting. until the June meeting. more majoring in art history and AT&T also recently filed an applica- Presently, Verizon is still planning to It was also announced that the studio art at the State University of tion with the planning board to install go forward with their continued applica- township’s annual auction will be New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, has antennas on a PSE&G tower near tion on May 28, but the company appears held on Saturday, June 14 so that been placed on the Dean’s List for LaGrande Park. The company’s first open to the idea of putting their antennas certain un-needed items, mostly prop- the spring 2003 semester. hearing, as well as the continuation of in the proposed area. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, May 29, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rahway Ave. RR Noise To Be Discussed in Town Meeting WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, whistles a mile before the crossing. June 4, James Souder, a representa- Mr. Souder will update residents tive from U.S. Senator Jon Corzine’s on the progress of the proposed Fed- office will be meeting with area resi- eral regulations to address train dents to discuss the Rahway Avenue whistles. June Fischer, an area resi- railroad crossing. The meeting will dent who also works in Senator take place at Tamaques School, 641 Corzine’s office, will accompany Willow Grove Road, in Westfield at him. 7:30 p.m. For additional information, please For years, Westfield residents call the Town of Westfield at (908) whose homes are near the railroad 789-4041. have complained that the increased use of the railroad and the associated FANWOOD DEMS MEET AND GREET…The Fanwood Democratic Club and loud train whistles are impacting WF Fire Department several elected officials gathered at the Sun Tavern recently to enjoy pizza and their quality of life. The trains run all Extinguishes Fire CONGRATUALATIONS…Robert Hild of Edison Intermediate School, left, meet Colleen Mahr, the Democratic candidate for Mayor of Fanwood and and Karen Lust of Roosevelt Intermediate School, right, were both presented day and all night - on weekdays and with a 2003 Middle School Teacher of the Year Award by the Optimist Club of Borough Council candidates Jack Molenaar and Donna Dolce. Pictured, left to weekends. The loud train whistles On Seneca Place right, are: 20th District Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, Jack Molenaar, 22nd Westfield. The ceremony, which was held on May 14, recognizes individuals for District Assemblywoman and former Mayor of Fanwood, Linda Stender; Union blow as the train approaches the WESTFIELD — On the morning their devotion to the profession of teaching and the enthusiasm they inspire in County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, Donna Dolce and Colleen Mahr. For Rahway Avenue crossing to warn of Tuesday, May 20, Westfield their students. more information about the Fanwood Democratic Club, please call Bill Populus automobiles of the oncoming train. firefighters responded to a single- at (908) 789-7577. Some engineer’s start blowing these family home on Seneca Place for a report of smoke in the house. SP-F UNICO to Host Upon arrival, firefighters encoun- Seniors See Performance of tered heavy fire and smoke issuing Charity Golf Classic from a kitchen on the first floor of the “An American Daughter” SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch home. Firefighters were able to con- Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO fine the fire to the kitchen area with WESTFIELD — On Friday, May is a member of the United Fund of will host its seventh annual Frank J. the rest of the home suffering mod- 16, thirteen seniors from the Westfield Westfield offering various programs Lestarchick Golf Classic on Wednes- erate water, heat and smoke damage. Community Center attended and for seniors, after school kids pro- day, June 11 at the Royce Brook Golf All of the occupants were able to enjoyed a performance of “An Ameri- grams and others. The Center is lo- Club in Hillsborough. Proceeds from escape prior to the fire departments can Daughter” at the Westfield Com- cated at 558 West Broad Street. For this event will support various arrival and no injuries were reported. munity Players. further information on the programs UNICO charities as well as scholar- Firefighters did rescue a pet cat dur- The tickets were provided by the offered, please call (908) 232-4759. ships for area students. ing a search of the home. generosity of the board of directors As a service organization in the The Westfield/Mountainside of the center and the performance Christine Marie Brock Scotch Plains-Fanwood area, UNICO Chapter of the Red Cross responded was a benefit sponsored by the seeks local participation to help this to offer assistance to the occupants. Westfield Knights of Columbus, Graduates Lenoir-Rhyne charity golf classic remain a suc- The fire is currently under investi- Msgr. Watterston Council for their SCOTCH PLAINS – Lenoir- cessful event. Individuals and busi- gation by the Fire Department’s Bu- Vocations Fund. Rhyne College in Hickory, N.C. has nesses can support this effort by par- reau of Fire Prevention, although it This outing is but one of the many revealed that Scotch Plains resident ticipating as a golfer or taking ad- does not appear suspicious at this activities which the center offers se- Christine Marie Brock received her vantage of numerous sponsorship time. niors in the community. undergraduate degree in Deaf & opportunities. In the last month, the Center had a Hard-of-Hearing Elementary Edu- The fee is $175 per person. The County Seeks Members HONORED MEMBERS...The Women’s Club of Westfield honored their long visitor from VP Audiology and Hear- cation during commencement exer- day’s events begin at 11 a.m. with term members recently by presenting them with a service pin. Pictured above, ing Center of Millburn make a pre- cises on May 10. check-in and barbecue lunch. Shot For Mental Health Board from the left to right, are: Anita Smith, Co-President; Violet Brennan, with over sentation on hearing loss, its causes COUNTY — The Union County 50 years membership; Nita McHugh, 35 years and also Co-President; Nancy Gun start at 1 p.m. and dinner with a Rainville, 35 years; and Ann Galante, 1st Vice President. and effects. A follow up visit is Michael Seth Weinstein two-hour open bar to follow at 6:30 Board of Chosen Freeholders is planned for June to administer free p.m. searching for people interested in auditory screenings to our seniors. Graduates Berry College Included in the fee will be full use serving on the Union County Mental Also coming up is the annual trip WESTFIELD – Berry College in of locker rooms, driving range and Health Advisory Board. Applicants Hogaboom to Relate Lincoln to Atlantic City. Some of our regu- Mount Berry, Ga. has reported that other facilities. There will be excit- must be Union County residents and larly events for seniors include Project Michael Seth Weinstein of ing prizes, giveaways, tournaments have an interest in the needs of people Stories at Historical Society Healthy Bones exercises, the Pi- Westfield received a Bachelor of and raffles. with mental illness and their fami- nochle Club, arts and crafts classes, Science Degree in Psychology dur- A limited amount of openings still lies, and be prepared to attend meet- WESTFIELD — Peter Hogaboom Post No. 3 and presently serves as its and piano lessons. ing spring commencement exer- remain. If you are interested in golf, ings on a regular basis. will relate some rare, interesting and First Vice Commander. Also active The Westfield Community Center cises on May 3. sponsorship or donation opportuni- Some of the duties of members to amusing stories of President Lincoln with youth organizations, he is the ties, please visit www.spfunico.org the board include: reviewing con- at the First Wednesday Luncheon of Assistant Scout Master of Troop # 73. or contact Bill Smith at (908) 889- tracts for state funded mental health the Westfield Historical Society. A telephone committee of the So- 2200 ext. No. 4 or (732) 815-1293. services; identifying needed services The luncheon will be at noon, ciety will contact regular attendees and recommending new programs; Wednesday, June 4 at B.G. Fields of the luncheon to verify their reser- Allison Blake Campell providing oversight to ensure resi- Restaurant, 560 Springfield Avenue, vations. 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Mike Ferguson, R-N.J., de- state officials about the air route edge test will no longer be required tive highlights our progress.” manded an inquiry into airline route change and pledged that the Flip- for out-of-state drivers who possess a A standard vision test, as well as changes that increased air noise over Flop would not be controversial. valid drivers license but by law must identity verification, will continue residential areas in central New Jer- But the inspector general’s report be licensed by the State of New as part of the licensing process for sey, a Department of Transportation found “no documentation to indicate Jersey. Diane Legreide announced new residents who are required to report released Tuesday stated that how FAA determined the Flip-Flop last Wednesday in her first act as turn in their out-of-state driver li- the Federal Aviation Administration would not be controversial.” Chief Administrator of the Motor cense. Each motorist who receives a failed to notify Congress about the Before each air-route change, the Vehicle Commission (MVC). New Jersey driver license under this changes and ignored “red flags” that FAA is required to conduct environ- The MVC was officially formed waiver also will receive New Jersey’s the changes would increase airline mental impact studies unless “no on Tuesday, May 20, after state Trans- Driver Manual, which outlines the noise for hundreds of thousands of community experienced a signifi- portation Commissioner Jack rules and regulations that govern New residents. cant increase in noise.” When route Lettiere certified its readiness to Jersey’s roads and highways. Lauren Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times Congressman Ferguson and former changes are proposed, the affected LONG TIME, NEW BEGINNING...The Downtown Westfield Corporation Governor James McGreevy. The formation of the MVC was Sen. Robert Torricelli, D-N.J., re- public, federal, state and local offi- (DWC) and The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) accompanied The written test is waived, effec- mandated by state law following the quested the investigation last June. cials are also to be notified. by Westfield Town officials presented a plaque to The Westfield Leader on May tive Thursday, May 22, for any per- adoption of many of the recommen- The lawmakers specifically chal- The inspector general’s report 22 in “celebration of their 113 years of distinguished contribution to our son 18 years or older who possesses dations outlined in the final FixDMV lenged the FAA’s assertion that it had found that the FAA “…records do community” and “on the inauguration of their new offices at 251 North a valid, non-professional driver li- report issued last November. It re- notified Congress and community not support agency statements…that Avenue.” Pictured, left to right, are: James Gildea, Westfield Town Adminis- cense issued by any of the 50 states places the Division of Motor Ve- leaders about the air route changes as it briefed Members of Congress, com- trator; Diane Barabas, WACC Chairman; Horace Corbin, Publisher of The and the District of Columbia. This hicles as an agency within the state Leader; Alan De Rose, DWC Chairman; Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott; well as the agency’s claim that the munity leaders, and affected citi- David Martone, DWC Boardmember and David Corbin, Assistant Publisher of waiver applies to CDL transfers into Department of Transportation. changes would be controversy-free. zens.” The Leader. New Jersey as well. Ms. Legreide will also serve as The transportation report, by the Mead also found that “FAA offi- “This policy promotes a new level Chair of the eight member MVC department’s inspector general, Ken- cials should have recognized the like- of convenience for nearly 100,000 when she is sworn in during the neth Mead, said no documents could lihood of controversy regarding the drivers each year,” Ms. Legreide said. Commission’s first meeting, sched- be found supporting the FAA’s claim Flip-Flop and placed increased em- WF Council Candidate “We’re becoming a more customer uled for Tuesday, June 3. that it notified New Jersey lawmak- phasis on communicating the prom- ers or New Jersey state officials be- ised change to the citizens and elected fore making the so-called Yardley/ officials of New Jersey.” Ciarrocca Holds ‘Friendraiser’ Robbinsville Flip-Flop, which ad- Despite Mead’s criticism of how WESTFIELD — Third Ward support of so many friends, neigh- justed air traffic routes in December FAA handled the issue, he found Westfield Town Council candidate bors and citizens of Westfield,” said 2001 leading to Newark Liberty In- that, under the NEPA statute, the Mark Ciarrocca (R) kicked off his Mr. Ciarrocca. “I’m excited to begin ternational and LaGuardia Interna- agency is not legally required to ad- 2003 campaign with a ‘Friendraiser’ walking door to door this summer to tional airports. vise members of Congress and com- on Saturday, May 17. meet as many residents as possible Rep. Ferguson released the inspec- munity leaders about air route The party, hosted by Third Ward and share my views about Westfield’s tor general’s report Tuesday. changes above 3,000 feet, as is the Councilman Andy Skibitsky and his future.” “The FAA was less than truthful at case with the Yardley/Robbinsville family, was attended by friends and In addressing the crowd of more best or lied and created facts at worst Flip-Flop. supporters from throughout Westfield than 50, Mr. Ciarrocca noted that - either is unacceptable,” Congress- and surrounding towns. years ago he and his wife, Janet, man Ferguson said. “At times the State Senator Tom Kean, Jr., As- chose Westfield as the best commu- noise over central New Jersey has Women’s Caucus semblyman Jon Bramnick and nity in which to raise their family, been deafening and countless homes Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott and that he’d like his children to be have been shaken to their founda- were also in attendance to show their able to say the same thing 20 years tions. New Jersey families planning Backs Steinberg support for Mark’s candidacy. from now. barbeques this summer might have “I’m really thrilled to have the “Westfield has always been a very well cook their hot dogs on the tarmac For DEM Primary special community, and we need to in Newark - it’s likely to be a lot AREA — The Women’s Political work hard to ensure it remains so in CAMPAIGN ‘FRIENDRAISER’...Westfield Third Ward Council Candidate quieter there than in their back yards.” Caucus (WPC) of New Jersey, has Pvt. Disney Graduates the future,” he said. “I hope to do that Mark Ciarrocca and Mayor Greg McDermott flank Edith Loland and Pearl “This kind of recklessness and dis- endorsed Ellen Steinberg for State on Town Council so that I can give Levine of the Westfield Senior Center during Mr. Ciarrocca’s ‘Friendraiser’ regard for the truth also calls into Assembly in the Tuesday, June 3 Multichannel Course back to our community.” held on May 17. question FAA’s ability to effectively Primary Election. SCOTCH PLAINS — Army Pri- implement the comprehensive air- The WPC is a bi-partisan organi- vate James Disney has graduated space redesign for airline routes over zation that endorses pro-choice from the multichannel transmission New Jersey, New York and Philadel- women candidates who support is- systems operator-maintainer course The Westfield Leader phia set for 2005.” sues that affect the lives of women at Fort Gordon, Augusta, Ga. Mead’s report also found that de- and families. Ms. Steinberg is the The 12-week course is designed to spite the FAA saying its Flip-Flop only candidate for legislative office train enlisted soldiers in the installa- would not be controversial, the in the 21st District to receive an tion, operation and unit maintenance agency’s decision actually increased endorsement. of line-of-sight multichannel radio Don’t forget Dad . . . air noise for more than 388,000 New “I am grateful to the WPC for its relay and multiplexing equipment Jersey residents. endorsement and for its commitment used in telephone and telegraph com- “FAA badly misjudged how con- to pro-choice candidates,” said Ms. munications systems. Father’s Day is troversial the Flip-Flop would be- Steinberg. “Their support in my pri- The students also receive instruc- come,” according to Mead’s report. mary recognizes the importance of tion in electronic countermeasures, “FAA misjudged the reaction the this race.” signal operating instructions, radio Sunday, June 15th. Flip-Flop would generate with Ms. Steinberg is facing a chal- and multiplexing equipment, anten- elected officials and citizens of New lenge in the Tuesday, June 3 Demo- nas and power generation equipment. Jersey. cratic Primary for State Assembly. Pvt. Disney is the son of Maureen The Westfield Leader Advertising Department: “FAA did not believe that the pub- Ellen Steinberg is running for State Coleman of Scotch Plains and Dale lic would oppose the Flip-Flop be- Assembly in the 21st legislative dis- Disney Middlesex. 908.232.4407 908.232.0473 [email protected] cause a study indicated that, of a trict, which includes Berkeley In 2002, the soldier graduated from total of 17 million people affected by Heights, Cranford, Garwood, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. aircraft noise in the area, 207,000 Mountainside, New Providence, would receive less noise and over Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit, 388,000 would be exposed to in- Westfield (Union County), Chatham FREE CONVENIENCE CHECKING at UnitedTrust creased noise levels. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES Set The Record Straight The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— On Scotch Plains’ Taxes DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield By Kenneth Lipstein DTM Scotch Plains Democratic Committee Chairman D and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association When I attended the May 13 Scotch Scotch Plains in property taxes. National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Below are four arcane words, each Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Plains municipal budget hearing, I This is the highest tax increase in with four definitions – only one is cor- was concerned. I was concerned that the history of Scotch Plains. rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey the misleading number shuffling of In an effort to hide these facts, Mayor sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Mayor Martin Marks and the Repub- Marks lumped the municipal budget in diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 lican Township Council, aimed at hid- with the school and county budgets, If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 ing the fact that they were passing the also included in the property tax bill, to guess. If you get two – well-read indi- state that the municipal vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at highest increase in mu- you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 nicipal taxes in the his- budget will only increase free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. tory of Scotch Plains, overall property taxes by 3 All words and correct definitions would work. percent. come from the board game Diction Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte I was relieved after- Anyone who believed Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin PUBLISHER after the May 13 hearing A&E and EDUCATION MARKETING DIRECTOR wards, by the number of Answers to last week’s arcane words. David B. Corbin people who told me that that their municipal prop- 1. Heuretic – A branch of logic deal- Suzette F. Stalker ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS Michael L. Bartiromo COMMUNITY MARKETING & PRODUCTION they saw through the Re- erty tax is going up only 3 ing with discovery or invention Karen M. Hinds publican presentation and percent has been sadly 2. Hematemesis – To vomit blood Jennifer Pinto OFFICE MANAGER Robert P. Connelly NEWS & REPORTING MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS appreciated the Democrats’ effort to misled. It was the municipal budget 3. Sibilant – Hissing sound Lauren S. Pass Ben Corbin Lauren A. Gruman bring this issue to the residents. that was at issue at the May 13 hear- 4. Shote – A young pig SERVICES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR MARKETING & PRODUCTION These are the facts: ing, and that is what the Democrats’ PERTUSSIS SUBSCRIPTION PRICE The amount to be raised by prop- information mailer accurately ad- One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 1. Discharge of mucous from any erty taxes for support of the 2003 dressed. bodily opening municipal budget is 18 percent more Mayor Marks promised to stabi- 2. Given to impudent, saucy behavior than for the 2002 budget, lize taxes and to hold the line on or speech Assembly Seat Primary Elections Contested ($10,164,822.61 in 2002, and taxes, but the municipal tax was 3. Whooping cough $11,967,934.44 in 2003). raised by a record high. He now 4. Characterized by being pierced with The amount to be taxed against wants you to believe that the mu- holes SPIV For Democrats and Republicans in District 21 homeowners to support the munici- nicipal tax is going up only 3 per- 1. A person who lives by his wits, Next week in New Jersey is a moment dreaded by leadership was so upset at “renegade Schundler” that pal budget increases from a rate of cent, when the increase is actually without doing any work $1.06 per $100 of assessed value in six times as high. The residents who 2. Speaking rapidly all political party bosses – it’s called the primary they didn’t support him in the general election. 2002, to $1.24 per $100 of assessed turned out at the May 13 hearing 3. An organ stop producing a thin, election. For Democrat and Republican Party lead- Bret Schundler lost, of course, to now Governor value this year. This 18 tax point had a right to be angry, and should reedy sound ers, the worst thing that can happen is to have a James McGreevey. increase means that every home- decide for themselves who tried to 4. Wreathed; coiled; curly owner will pay 17 percent more to mislead them. SPLEUCHAN contested primary. Very few people vote in New The fun in New Jersey politics is not limited to 1. In anatomy, a small supplementary Jersey primaries. With this, almost anything can primary elections. It was just October of 2002 when spleen happen in a contested race. it became obvious to the Democrats that Senator County GOP Chairman Contests 2. Shiny; glossy; beaming with light 3. A street vender; a seller of fruits and Former Fanwood Mayor Maryanne Connelly Bob Torricelli wouldn’t get reelected — due to Recent LaRosa Advertisement vegetables proved this to her fellow area Democrats in the public outcry over alleged scandals by the incum- 4. A tobacco or money pouch As Chairman of the Republican Com- this legally unique process to fill a va- primary to select their candidate for congress in the bent. The last minute fix to overcome the election LIMICOLOUS mittee of Union County, I take strong cancy. 1. Of or like a sea slug or shell-less Seventh Congressional District. In June of 2000, she law was easy and quick! Just have the Senator quit at exception to the Betty LaRosa ad in The There were, at one time in the election snail defeated party line candidate and then Union County the last minute. Then, cry that democracy demands Leader of May 22, 2003. to fill the vacancy, 13 candidates (in- 2. Living in mud Assemblyman Jon Bramnick was spe- cluding two women) from four counties, Manager Michael Lapolla of Westfield. She gained that the public be given a choice. Have a few judges 3. Very bright green shade cifically elected by an equally divided Union, Essex, Morris and Somerset. The 4. Having edges partly overlapping, the nod to represent the party by just 168 votes. A agree. Voila! – Senator Again Lautenberg. group of men and women, process selected one candi- as a suture congressional district comprises over 600,000 people. Well, the primary election next Tuesday doesn’t elected “by the people,” and date, Jon Bramnick. In the by no means “a boy’s club,” short time he has been in the In that primary for congress, 32,000 Democrats promise to offer too much drama. After the political as described by Mr. assembly, he has demon- Deadlines voted and 26,000 Republicans voted in the district. parties redistricted the legislative districts in 2001, Bramnick’s opponent. This strated tremendous leader- General News - Friday 4pm Mrs. Connelly won the right to face off against Mike most seats are now comfortably known as “safe system does not shut out the ship, understanding, com- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm grass roots; it is the grass passion and strength in tak- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm Ferguson. One might think that the Democrats would seats” – meaning either strongly Democrat or strongly roots, comprised of those ing on the governor and the Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm feel that they found a strong candidate in Mrs. Republican. For the most part, opposition is futile. duly elected people (num- major problems at the state Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Connelly with a good chance to grab the seat in However, the 21st legislative district that includes bering about 400) who voted level. at the “selection meeting” of Vote for Senator Tom To Reach Us Congress. It doesn’t work that way. The Democrat Westfield has an active primary for those seeking the the 21st Legislative District. This method Kean, Assemblymen Bramnick and Eric E-Mail - [email protected] Party leadership was so upset at “renegade Connelly” two state assembly seats. Five Republicans are run- of election is required by state law. Munoz on Tuesday, June 3. Phone - (908) 232-4407 that they didn’t support her in the general election. ning in the primary. Incumbents Jon Bramnick of Assemblyman Bramnick’s opponent Betty LaRosa should get her facts Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 never presented herself to either the lo- straight before she attacks the system so Ferguson won the very tight race over Connelly by Westfield and Eric Munoz of Summit are being cal township committee or the county as to benefit her own agenda. Please Use Email less than 6,000 votes out of a total of more than challenged by Jim Barry of Morris County, Betty committee as a candidate. The Republi- Ron Frigerio For more information, see 226,000 votes caste. LaRosa of Westfield and Helen Ryan of can Party is as open as the law allows in Union County Republican Chairman www.goleader.com/help These bizarre events in New Jersey’s primary Mountainside. politics aren’t limited to the Democrats. Remember Asm. Bramnick and Asm. Munoz figure to prevail Muñoz, Bramnick the last election for Governor? In May of 2001, as the Republican Party choice and to win the general Letters to the Editor Support Auto Ins. Reform Acting Governor Donald DiFrancesco of Scotch election in November. They are part of a close-knit TRENTON — Assemblyman Eric Plains backed out of the primary at the last minute – team with popular State Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. of CONTACT We Care Honors Seniors Muñoz, M.D. (R-21) and Assemblyman actually past the time allotted to do so. But, the Westfield – “The Three Amigos.” Jon M. Bramnick (R-21) voted in favor election was postponed and the law was changed to Three Democrats in the 21st district are vying for of legislation on May 15 that creates During Older American Month more competition in the auto insurance permit this. Still, Bret Schundler pulled out the the two spots to challenge the Republicans for the “What We Do Makes a Difference” is ers, leading the way to making a differ- market and lowers rates for policy hold- Republican primary over pinch hitter and party assembly seats: Ellen Steinberg of Chatham, Melanie the theme of this year’s Older American ence in the lives of those in need. ers in the future. loyalist, Bob Franks. Selk of Roselle Park and Norman Albert of Cranford. Month. Articles and announcements of As we look at the contributions of our “This auto insurance reform not only this recognition call attention to the many senior friends, let us not forget those adds competition to the auto insurance One would think that the Republicans would feel Therefore, this is an “off-year” election. Party hours of service our senior citizens over who are no longer able to get out in the marketplace but also takes aim at other that they found a strong candidate in Mr. Schundler leaders are nervous that the voter turnout will be so the age of 55 contribute each year to community. Their years of work and conditions, including insurance fraud, with a good chance to hang on to the Governorship. light that anything might happen. In New Jersey, it improving the lives of people in our volunteering may be past, but they still that have caused an increase in rates,” communities. have wonderful life experiences to share. said Assemblyman Muñoz. It doesn’t work that way. The Republican Party could – but unlikely next week. Like so many other not-for-profit agen- At CONTACT We Care, volunteers make “New Jerseyans have waited too long cies, CONTACT We Care has a signifi- daily reassurance calls to the homebound for an accessible, affordable and com- cant number of ‘older’ volunteers. They seniors in our communities, calls that petitive auto insurance marketplace,” he WF Resident Dumbfounded Over may fit into a common age category but are often the only regular contact the added. Letters to the similarities end there. They are re- elderly have with the world beyond their “This legislation will provide the re- the Editor tired teachers, nurses, corporate execu- doors. Programs like the Care Ring Pro- lief insurance companies have been seek- Superintendent’s Reduction of Classes tives and college professors. They are gram at CONTACT We Care provides ing. At the same time, uninsured motor- Westfield prides itself on providing fourth grade. men and women who now have time to some daily socialization that is so im- ists will have a better chance of finding an excellent education in its public Isn’t fourth grade an important year? Factual Explanation volunteer because their children are portant for each and every one of us. a carrier that will offer them insurance at schools. That’s why I’m dumbfounded Doesn’t the state impose rigorous stan- grown. Older American Month may be com- a reasonable rate,” said Assemblyman over the decision of Superintendent dardized testing that year? So why does Of Tax Increase CONTACT has over 100 dedicated ing to a close, but let us continue to Bramnick. Foley to reduce the number of fourth the school administration want to cram volunteers who range in age from 20 to recognize the older members in our com- Mr. Bramnick said that while he sup- grade classes from five to four at so many children in the fourth grade In SP Appreciated 80+. Many of our older volunteers have munity the remaining months of the ported the measure, more is needed to Franklin School, thus allowing the class class, when it can be avoided easily. On Tuesday May 13, Mayor Martin supported our organization for years. In year. Let us hear their stories, allow reach the number one objective of New sizes to overflow with 23 to 24 students This is especially confounding since Marks’ open form of government fact, one of our volunteers has a career them to share their wisdom, and follow Jersey’s drivers: a substantial cut in in- each. Dr. Foley has acknowledged that the worked in Scotch Plains. During an total of 2,900 hours staffing the hotline. their strong example of commitment to surance rates. All of the studies done nationwide Fourth Grade will return to five classes often heated, budget hearing, the mayor Volunteer commitments like these are a others. Among the highlights of the legisla- have concluded a smaller class size after next year. I can only hope that at stuck by his pledge and custom of true inspiration, especially to those who Katie Feeks tion, S-63 and A-2625, are: enhances learning in grades 1 to 5, the June meeting the board members never using the gavel and, as the pub- are young and just beginning to make Executive Director A phase-out of a regulation requiring and the optimum class size is 20 or rethink their positions, realize that de- lic spoke openly and passionately, none volunteer commitments in their com- CONTACT We Care insurance companies to write policies fewer students. Yet, our superinten- cisions like this are the very reason we were stopped from expressing their munities. They set an example for oth- Scotch Plains for all applicants, enabling companies to dent wants the Franklin fourth grade elected them, and finally exert the power concerns. reject applicants. classes increased in size for no other entrusted in them by the voters. Tell Dr. Mayor Marks and his fellow council Requires speedy decisions on rate in- reason than his theory that it will be Foley to add another class to the fourth members deserve to be complimented. WF Parent Group Disagrees With crease applications by insurance carri- “equitable” with other schools that grade in Franklin so our children con- Their factual, realistic explanation ers. must have larger classes due to space tinue to get the quality education they of the tax increase was not made easier Allows insurance companies to in- constraints. As a result of the need for deserve. by a large number of citizens who Superintendent’s Plan on Class Size crease rates for drivers with four points “equity,” Franklin’s students must be rather than six points. Diane Walsh came to the council meeting in re- penalized, according to Dr. Foley’s ‘Astonishing’ best describes recent He is prepared to squander valuable Lawyers, doctors and other licensed Westfield sponse to a barrage of misleading twisted logic, even though there is mailers and automated telephone mes- moves by William Foley, Superinten- classroom space. It’s bitterly ironic professionals engaged in insurance fraud enough room for an additional class sages. dent of Westfield Schools, to increase that his plan punishes the very chil- would face revocation of their licenses. and there are sufficient funds in the Fanwood Resident The mayor and council remained class sizes in Franklin School’s 2004 dren who four years ago received kin- Creates a $1 a day insurance policy for budget. calm and polite, especially when point- fourth grade. dergarten instruction in a crowded li- New Jersey’s poorest drivers that would What’s even more incredulous is that Commends Times ing out the differences behind the false The plan to reduce the number of brary, so that the very classroom that provide medical coverage but no dam- the board of education members blithely information described in the mailer fourth grade teachers at Franklin from he would leave empty could be built. age coverage for vehicles as the result of accept Dr. Foley’s recommendations Writer For His Work and the actual budget. Our elected five to four would increase class sizes He is prepared to forego scarce budget traffic accidents. without question, hiding behind the I just read Bill Sheppard’s article on officials avoided what could have been by as much as 26 percent, leave unused resources, rather than provide the best The legislation now heads to the claim that it is their “policy” not to Carl Axt and Paul Montalbano, Grand a very hostile night, and conducted a valuable classroom space, and signifi- instruction possible for our fourth grad- Governor’s desk for consideration. interfere, although they have the right Marshals of the Scotch Plains- Fanwood civilized and productive meeting. cantly diminish the quality of primary ers. He displays incredible arrogance to do so. Memorial Day Parade this year. This is Citizen participation in the govern- education in Westfield. when he ignores our pleas to reverse WF Rotary Club Two months ago I supported the in- yet another sensitive and well-written mental process must always be en- It would severely impact the re- the course of action he has set, follow cumbent board members in their re- human-interest story by Bill Sheppard, couraged. When residents came to maining four teachers’ ability to con- logic, and use the resources available Fosters Literacy duct classes in a manner consistent election bid, especially the ones from who is to be commended for this tribute speak out at the hearing, they were to our children. Westfield – Claudia Andreski, Princi- the Franklin neighborhood, believing to veterans who served our country well greeted with compassion. They met a with the standards we as concerned We wish that school board stood parents expect from our schools. pal of McKinley School, observes that, they would be true advocates for our and deserve to be remembered. It is, mayor and council that did not want to behind us in this matter. Unfortunately, “When a child is given the opportunity children. Now after the incumbents are after all, what Memorial Day is all increase the property tax, but demon- Dr. Foley’s problem is that he pro- our elected representatives chose only ceeds from a fallacious assumption: to read things about himself it becomes re-elected, and after we approved the about. strated that they had no choice. to “review the policy.” Why do they a personal opportunity to read.” Thanks greatly increased budget, the Franklin Thank you, Bill, and keep up the great Scotch Plains residents know they that equity is the key principle at not force Dr. Foley to do the obvious, stake; that somehow we should place to the Rotary Club of Westfield and its parents are broadsided with this sudden work! have a council that truly serves the to act in our children’s best interest? literacy outreach, members of the transi- announcement that our children won’t John Marquardt township. an ill-defined and ill-conceived no- We fear they are becoming willing tion ahead of the interests of our chil- tional kindergarten class at McKinley be getting the attention they need in the Fanwood Brian Doyle participants in Foley’s folly. We can- School each recently received copies of Scotch Plains dren. not tolerate the board’s failure in a We believe that all decisions should the customized book, “I Like Me”! matter as important as the future of our Ruth Ruskin, a Westfield Rotarian in proceed from a complete and resolute children. Put simply, inaction on their desire to provide our children with the charge of the literacy outreach explains, part is simply unacceptable. “‘I Like Me!’ is a real, printed book in Send Letters to: very best education possible, using the Westfield’s schools are blessed by resources we, as taxpayers, make avail- which the featured characters are the [email protected] many gifts: dedicated teachers, eager children themselves, their siblings, mom able. Dr. Foley’s plan falls miserably students, and caring parents. We are short in this regard. and dad and friends. Recent research fortunate to have the resources avail- indicates that the self-concept develop- able to help our children excel. ment in children is an important compo- WF Parents Disagree With Foley on It is time for us to set aside mis- nent in educating the whole child, hence guided notions of equity and do the the importance of this new literacy tool.” right thing, the only thing we can: hire Mrs. Ruskin distributed the books Franklin School Class Size Increase a teacher, reduce our class sizes, and during class time with transitional kin- We find the recent recommendation crease in service. Why intentionally take allow our children to flourish. dergarten teacher Laurie Scaturo, Mrs. by Dr. William Foley to increase class away the benefit of a smaller class size Jennifer Hoffman, David Hoffman, Andreski, School Superintendent Will- size of the upcoming Franklin 4th grade when there is no compelling reason for Suzanne Bebel, Michael Bebel, iam Foley, who is a Rotarian, and to 24 students from 19 unacceptable. this to be done? Arguments for equality, Karen Jason, Steven Jason, Lori Rotarians Cynthia Cuzzo and Nancy Just because this is “consistent with money, or space do not hold up. Yarusi, Sue Christiano, Jay Jackson. “There were squeals of delight Board Policy” and can be done does not At every school, at every level, class Schuster, Karen O’Leary, John as the children opened their books to mean it is the right thing to do. Classes size should be kept to a minimum when- O’Leary, Christine Stelmach, Linda find their own names and those of their of 24 are within policy, but so are classes ever possible. Dr. Foley should recon- Lopez, John Lopez, Francine brothers and sisters and friends,” ac- of 19. sider and give our students the attention Lubrano-Pecora, Richard Pecora, cording to Mrs. Cuzzo who is the Rotary’s Furthermore, there will be classes of they deserve. Donna Pirrone, Anthony Pirrone, Director of Community Service. Mrs. 19 at the fourth grade level at two other Jill Siegel, M.D. Diane Flemming and Kirk Scaturo also expressed her delight ob- elementary schools in the district. We Jon Greenburg Flemming serving that, “Reading is the key to voted for a budget increase, not a de- Westfield Westfield success at all ages.” CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Page 5 Asm. Bramnick Recognizes Westfield Historical Society WESTFIELD — Assemblyman Jon sponsible for building and main- Bramnick presented a resolution on taining a museum and archives on May 21 to the Westfield Historical Westfield history; conducting pub- Society, recognizing the organization’s lic programs on historical subjects; 34 years of community service. supporting the preservation of The resolution was sponsored by Westfield’s unique historical and Assemblyman Bramnick, Senator architectural heritage, and develop- Thomas Kean, Jr. and Assemblyman ing educational programs for Eric Muñoz, M.D., all of whom rep- Westfield students, as well as adults. resent the 21st Legislative District, The Historical Society also sup- which includes Westfield. ports programs of the Miller-Cory Mr. Bramnick was joined at a brief House Museum, located at 614 ceremony at the Westfield Municipal Mountain Avenue in Westfield. Building by former Mayor Bud Horace R. Corbin for The Leader and The Times MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION...Above members of The Westfield Vol- Boothe, Historical Society President Evan Baum Graduates Donald Mokrauer and Past President Bill Sheppard for The Leader and The Times unteer Rescue Squad, from left, John Delano, Lynn Feldman, Reid Edles and University of Richmond HISTORIC RECOGNITION...The Westfield Historical Society was presented Jon DiIorio enjoy breakfast before their annual picture. Below, from left, New Bob Miller. a proclamation on May 21 at the Westfield Municipal Building by State Jersey State First Aid Council Mobilization Director Frank Goodstein, Coordi- Also in attendance were Historical WESTFIELD – The University of Assemblyman Jon Bramnick on behalf of the 21st Legislative District in nator for the Emergency Medical Services for Children Nancy Goodstein and Society board member Nancy Priest, Richmond, Jepson School of Lead- recognition of the society’s 34th anniversary. Pictured, from left to right, are: Scotch Plains Rescue Squad member Sue Baldani enjoy lunch. curator Stanley Lipson, archivist Ed ership Studies, has reported that Evan archivist Ed Wittke, Jr., Trustee Ginny Rorden, past President Bob Miller, Wittke, Jr., Historical Society Trustee Scott Baum, a 1999 graduate of Historical Society President Donald Mokrauer, former Westfield Mayor Bud Ginny Rorden and long-time Histori- Westfield High School, received his Boothe, Asm. Bramnick, curator Stanley Lipson, member Warren Victor, cal Society member Warren Victor. Bachelor of Arts Degree on May 4. Historical Society Treasurer Don Curtis and board member Nancy Priest. “With your determined efforts and Evan was named Phi Beta Kappa, your commitment, you have pre- Omicron Delta Kappa and is listed served some of the treasures of in the Who’s Who in American Col- Garden Tour to Conclude Westfield, including the Miller-Cory leges and Universities. House, the Town Bell, the rehabilita- In addition to graduating magna tion of the Revolutionary War Cem- cum laude, Evan was named to With Boutique, Bake Sale etery and, of course, thousands of Jepson School of Leadership Stud- WESTFIELD — The garden tour was also featured on the garden club’s artifacts and memorabilia,” said Mr. ies Honor Society and Mortar Board sponsored by the Garden Club of 1996 tour. Bramnick. Society. He was also awarded the Westfield on Saturday, May 31, will Mr. and Mrs. Tom Higgins of Bou- “We also recognize your pride and Clarence J. Gray Achievement Award wrap up with a boutique, bake sale levard will show visitors the classic your zeal for the community and all for outstanding four-year record in and refreshments in the Sylvania borders, featuring many flowering the significant contributions that all scholarship and leadership. Place garden of Dr. John and Eva shrubs and perennials, of their se- of you have made individually,” the Phi Beta Kappa, which was Wiley in Westfield. cluded garden. Assemblyman told Historical Soci- founded in 1776 at The College of The garden features a patio setting, On Hillside Avenue, Lynne Clare ety members during the presentation. William and Mary, is the nation’s including a wooden will introduce visitors The Westfield Historical Society, most prestigious academic honor bench, two chairs and a to the three garden set- which was founded in 1969, is re- society. The Omicron Delta Kappa table, all made from an tings surrounding her Society recognizes those who have oak tree that had shaded home. Asm. Muñoz Serves As Dr. Campell, Seligman attained a high standard of efficiency their property for nearly Claudia and Don in collegiate activities and have in- 200 years. Heffner, whose former Gain Honor Society spired others to strive for conspicu- The garden, with two Scotch Plains home was On Liberty Ship Voyage AREA –Allison Campell and Amy ous attainments along similar lines. patios, is completely included on the 2000 Seligman, students at Skidmore Col- The Jepson School of Leadership enclosed by borders of ON TOUR...Home of Dr. garden tour, will present DISTRICT 21 — As a boy, Eric like being in a radiator with a freight lege in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., have Studies Honor Society recognizes trees and flowering John and Eva Wiley at the garden at their new Muñoz listened to his father tell sto- train going pass. There was steam been elected to Skidmore’s Periclean outstanding academic achievement shrubs, dotted here and Sylvania Place. home on King Street in ries about life on a Liberty Ship. The everywhere. The heat was unbear- Honor Society. in the discipline of leadership stud- there with statues. Scotch Plains this year. United States had mass-produced able. The noise was deafening, and Allison is a member of the Class of ies. To be eligible for membership, In Westfield, one of the tour stops The tour will take place, rain or shine, these ships in World War II to win there were only two ways to escape – 2003 at Skidmore. She is the daughter Evan majored in the top 10 percent will be Mr. and Mrs. Rafael from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the “the battle of the North Atlantic.” one up a 50 foot ladder to a hatch and of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Campell of of his class, with a leadership studies Betancourt’s garden, which borders tour are still available, for a donation of Life on the Liberty sounded excit- the other down shaft alley,” Assem- Fanwood. grade point average of 3.5 or higher Echo Lake golf course and show- $15, from garden club members or ing and definitely an experience blyman Muñoz said. Being in the Amy, who is also a member of the and a cumulative overall grade point cases vines, flowers and tall trees. from Williams Nursery, Lancaster Ltd. young Eric hoped some day he would engine room may have sounded ex- Class of 2003, is the daughter of Mr. average of at least 3.2. On Carleton Road, Arlene Gardner or The Gift Monkey in Westfield. have. Last Monday, May 19, Eric, citing when he was a boy, but as an and Mrs. Joel Seligman of Pound The Mortar Board Society is the and her husband, Ed Israelow, will Proceeds will be used for scholar- now a trauma surgeon and Assem- adult Dr. Muñoz knew being on board Ridge, formerly of Westfield. oldest national leadership honor so- welcome visitors to their sunny front ships and civic projects like planting blyman in District 21, was finally a Liberty 60 years earlier was any- Qualifications for the Periclean ciety, recognizing leadership, ser- garden and shaded border in the rear. the flower tubs at the four corners of able to realize his boyhood dream. thing but exciting. Honor Society include a 3.6 grade vice and academic achievement. A variety of new features, including Elm and Broad Streets in Westfield, He wasn’t going to war, but signed There were vast differences, too, for point average or more for juniors. Evan, who is the son of Mr. and a croquet court and a shady border, the trees in various local parks and on as the ship’s doctor for a ceremo- Dr. Muñoz in his role as the ship’s Nominees and members must also Mrs. Stanley Baum, formerly of have been added to the Highland Av- the holiday wreaths made by club nial voyage from Baltimore, Mary- doctor of the J.W. Brown. During World sustain a good record of academic Westfield, will continue his studies enue garden owned by Frank and members for Westfield’s library and land to New London, Connecticut War II, there were no physicians on and social integrity. at the University of Maryland. Joanne Sullebarger, whose property municipal buildings. for a celebration of Memorial Day board the Liberty ships and only very and America’s rich maritime history. rudimentary first aid facilities. Yet, it Dr. Muñoz, a resident of Summit, was a time when trauma surgeons, such was one of 65 passengers on the Lib- as Dr. Muñoz, were desperately needed. erty, J.W. Brown. Many of the other “Men were shot by planes or severely men were World War II veterans who injured,” the veterans recalled, “but they had sailed Liberty ships. They shared couldn’t be properly cared for until they with the doctor their reminiscences of arrived in port. Many didn’t survive.” BETTY LAROSA when they were sailors on board. On Dr. Muñoz’ voyage, there were The veterans recalled how during no causalities. His skills as a trauma World War II, 3,000 Liberty ships surgeon, which would have been in- ISN’T ONE OF THE BOYS. were built, each one taking only five valuable when the Liberty saw ac- days to complete from start to finish. tion, were not needed. The only inju- They were merchant ships carrying ries he had to deal with were con- supplies and materials, fuel and mu- junctivitis, a couple of strained backs nitions to the troops. and one sprained ankle. SHE’S ONE OF US. “Our mission was not easy,” one At the end of his 40 hour voyage veteran said. “The German U-Boats, into history, Dr. Muñoz said it was a Betty LaRosa Primaries are the voice of called ‘wolf packs’ sank hundreds of defining moment for him, looking our Liberty ships.” out at the Atlantic Ocean, and think- believes that elected the party electorate. That’s Today only two Liberty ships are ing about when his father and thou- still afloat, one of them the J.W. Brown sands of sailors vigilantly looked at officials should be elected, why I’m running.” that has been designated as a historic the same Ocean watching for lurking monument and national treasure. German U-boats ready too sink them. not appointed by party So, it’s Betty During World War II Dr. Muñoz’s He though, too, of what they must father, William, was a chief engineer have felt as the dreaded call came, bosses. against the bosses aboard a Liberty ship. He was in “Abandon ship.” charge of the large marine steam As the J.W. Brown pulled into port in Our newest in the Republican engine. Seeing the engine room to- Connecticut, Dr. Muñoz realized not day, Dr. Muñoz, a trauma surgeon at only had his boyhood dream been ful- Assemblyman,“incumbent” Primary. UMDNJJ-University Hospital in filled, but he also had a greater aware- Jon Bramnick, was not elected Up to now she Newark, could finally understand the ness and appreciation for the Americans dangers his father endured. who had risked their lives or made the by the people. 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In it, a rial Library, located at 550 East Broad Additionally, the library will be closed continue during June with four mov- musicologist ventures into the Ap- Street, will remain open on Saturdays all day on Wednesday, June 11, for palachian mountains to collect an- throughout the summer. essential in-service training for all staff. cient ballads from the local popula- It will be open every Saturday from The library will also be closed on tion. However, an encounter with a 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning on June 21. Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5, in Simpsons Welcome handsome musician eventually The library will also be open during observance of Independence Day, as forces her to examine her motiva- regular weekday hours: Monday well as Saturday, August 30, and Mon- Daughter, Maya tions. through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., day, September 1, in observance of Greg Simpson and Janette Adaptation (R), to be shown June and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Labor Day. For more information, Hausler-Simpson of Westfield 13, explores the lives of three char- The library credited its staff and the please call (908) 789-4090 or visit have announced the birth of their acters, the way they live and write, support of the Westfield Town Coun- www.wmlnj.org on the Internet. daughter, Maya Lynne Simpson, and a fourth person whose life is a cil for once again enabling it to re- on Monday, April 28, at 11:05 book…waiting to be adapted. main open on Saturdays this summer. Tinsmith to Appear p.m. at Overlook Hospital in Sum- On June 20, the library will present The library will be closed on Sun- At Cannonball House mit. Catch Me If You Can (PG-13). Based days through August 31 and will re- Maya weighed 7 pounds and on a true story, it follows a young con SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn measured 19¼ inches in length at artist who successfully impersonates Cannonball House Museum, located birth. an airline pilot, doctor, assistant at- Son, Daniel Charles, at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, The baby’s maternal grand- torney general and history professor, will be open to visitors this Sunday, mother is Judith Hausler of West cashing more than $2.5 million in June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Babylon, N.Y. fraudulent checks and sparking a Born to Holtzmans Tinsmith George Pierson will dem- Her paternal grandparents are pursuit by the FBI. Robert and Elise Holtzman of onstrate his craft that day using authen- Bob and Rosanne Simpson of Wrapping up the month will be Westfield have announced the tic antique tools. Brought to America Queensbury, N.Y. Barton Fink (R) on June 27. The birth of their son, Daniel Charles around 1783, tinsmithing provided Mildred “Nanny” Panellino of title character is an intellectual New Holtzman, on Tuesday, February cooking utensils, buckets, candle hold- Plantation, Fla. is Maya’s great- York playwright who travels to Hol- 18, at Morristown Memorial ers, lanterns and other lighting devices. grandmother. lywood in the 1940s, where he Hospital in Morristown. Mr. Pierson first became interested struggles to finish a B-movie script Daniel weighed 8 pounds and in the craft in 1977, when his wife while coping with a bizarre sequence Miss Courtney N. Bender and Michael J. Liggera 7 ounces and measured 21 inches was discarding some tin cans. He Newcomers Plan Coffee of events. in length at birth. taught himself the trade by reading The series is co-sponsored by the He joins his sisters, Rachel old metal working books and also For Potential Members Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Danielle, age 7, and Emily Rose, studied with Colonial craftsmen in- WESTFIELD – The Newcomers Library with the cooperation of Miss Courtney N. Bender age 4. volved with historic restoration. Club of Westfield will hold a coffee Palmer Video in Scotch Plains. The baby’s maternal grandpar- A professor at Kean University, he event for prospective members on The library is located at North ents are Lee and Marion Slosberg is also a genealogist and a New Jer- Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. at a Avenue and Tillotson Road. For more To Wed Michael J. Liggera of Owings Mills, Md. sey history buff. member’s home. information, please call the library at Linda and Mel Holtzman of On Sunday, costumed docents will Attendees will have an opportu- (908) 322-6400. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce F. Bender of in Washington, D.C. She is currently Montville are his paternal grand- give tours of the circa 1760 museum nity to meet current members and Westfield have announced the en- completing her Psychology Intern- parents. and surrounding gardens. There is no learn about activities sponsored by Class Set at Arboretum gagement of their daughter, Miss ship at Huggins Psychiatric Center admission fee. the club. Courtney Norris Bender, to Michael in Syracuse, N.Y. Among the current monthly ac- On Houseplant Care Joseph Liggera. He is the son of Mr. Her fiancé received a Bachelor of tivities are book groups, children’s SUMMIT — A class entitled “Ev- and Mrs. Richard Liggera of Clark, Science degree in Computer Science AARP Luncheon Slated playgroups and activities, women’s erything You Wanted to Know about formerly of Westfield. from Princeton University in social outings and dinners at local Houseplants” will be offered on Both the future bride and bride- Princeton in 1999. He was President restaurants, and social events for Tuesday, June 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. groom are 1995 graduates of of the all-male a cappella group The Tuesday at Westwood couples. at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum, lo- Westfield High School. Princeton Footnotes. WESTFIELD – Westfield Area additional information about the trips The Newcomers Club is open to cated at 165 Hobart Avenue in Sum- Miss Bender received her Bach- Mr. Liggera, who currently attends Chapter No. 4137 of the American are available by calling Trips and women over age 21 who are new to mit. elor of Arts degree cum laude with Temple Law School in Philadelphia, Association of Retired Persons will Tours Co-Chairwoman Marie Westfield or surrounding communi- Through a lecture and slide pre- honors in Psychology and Certifica- will be a summer intern in the Syra- hold its Annual Spring Luncheon on Stauder at (908) 889-6769. ties and established residents who sentation, Union County Agricul- tion in Elementary Education from cuse, N.Y. District Attorney’s Of- Tuesday, June 3, at noon at The The chapter’s next regular meet- have experienced a change in tural Agent Madeline Flahive Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. fice. Before attending Temple, he Westwood in Garwood. ing will take place on Monday, Sep- lifestyle, such as the birth or adop- DiNardo will discuss the basics of in 1999. worked for Scient Inc. in New York Reservations may be made by call- tember 8. A full schedule of meeting tion of a baby, a marriage, job change growing houseplants, including In August, she will receive her City as a business consultant. ing Luncheon Chairwoman Marie programs, volunteer activities and or a move within the town. watering, humidity, light and soil. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology A spring 2005 wedding is being Stock at (908) 925-2536. new trips and tours will be announced Anyone interested in attending She will also address diseases and from George Washington University planned. Membership dues for 2003 may be at that time. the prospective member coffee event the critters that attack houseplants, paid at the luncheon or mailed to Mem- or in learning more about the club as well as what to do about them. bership Chairman Joe Stauder at 426 Center For Hope Sets may call Alicia Weaver at (908) The fee is $20. For information, New Eyes for the Needy Evergreen Boulevard, Scotch Plains 654-5373 or Genevieve Davy at or to register, please call (908) 273- 07076. For further information, please Benefit Garage Sale (908) 789-4842. 8787, extension no. 16. call (908) 889-6769. There are cur- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center for To Present Spring Sale rently openings for new members. Hope Hospice and Palliative Care will Reservations are being accepted hold its Third Annual Garage/Estate Irish Night Planned to Benefit SHORT HILLS – The annual (fine and costume) and giftware are for two upcoming trips. The first, to Sale on Saturday, June 7, to support Spring Jewelry and Giftware Sale will greatly appreciated and accepted at the Swiss Amish areas of Ohio, will services provided by the center. take place on Saturday, May 31, from our headquarters at 549 Millburn Av- take place from September 15 to 18. The sale will take place from 9 New Center For Hope Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Eyes for enue, Short Hills, N.J. 07078 or through The cost is $357 for double accom- a.m. to 3 p.m. at the site of the former the Needy Jewelry and Giftware Shop, the mail. All donations are tax deduct- modations and $413 for single. Park Place Restaurant, located at the WESTFIELD – The Joseph cility will help families cope with located in the New Eyes building at ible,” said President Mauri Buchanan. The second trip is a two-night stay corner of Terrill and Raritan Roads Nugent, Sr. Association of Union the imminent death of a loved one. 549 Millburn Avenue in Short Hills. For directions and more informa- in Pennsylvania from November 18 in Scotch Plains. County will host an Irish Extrava- Continuous Irish-American en- Many estate jewelry pieces will be tion, please call the New Eyes office to 20. The group will see perfor- The cash-only sale will feature ganza to benefit the Center for Hope tertainment will be featured, in- for sale, donated by people from at (973) 376-4903. mances of The Miracle of Christmas furniture, household items, books Hospice and Palliative Care. cluding the Willie Lynch around the United States. Items will at the New Millennium Theater and and men’s clothing that have been The event will take place from 7 Showband, the Carrie Callahan include pieces of antique, 14 carat Blue Moon Gala Christmas 2003 at the American donated to the hospice. Medical p.m. until midnight on Friday, June Band, Round The House and pip- gold and sterling silver jewelry, Music Theater. equipment such as walkers and canes 13, at the Parish Center of St. ers. watches, gemstone rings and unique To Benefit Center They will also visit Kettle Kitchen will also be available for purchase. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Donations may be made out to charms, as well as costume jewelry. SUMMIT — The Women’s Resource Village and the Rockville Square Founded in the 1970s by Peggy Westfield. Admission is a $25 per the Center for Hope Hospice and In the giftware area, collector’s Center will host its annual Blue Moon Outlets. The cost is $291 for double, Coloney and the late Reverend Charles person donation and will include sent to: The Joseph Nugent Sr. As- silver teaspoons and antique silver Gala on Saturday, May 31, from 7 p.m. triple or quad accommodations and Hudson, the Center for Hope pro- desserts, beer, wine and soda. sociation, in care of Kevin Dowling, pieces, fine china and a variety of to midnight at a private home in Summit. $351 for singles. Admission fees will vides physical, emotional and spiri- The funds raised will help build 161 Country Club Drive No. 2, crystal pieces will be available. Less The event serves as a major be included. tual support to all individuals facing a new hospice facility in Scotch Union 07083. expensive jewelry and fun gifts may fundraiser for the center, located at Most meals and tips will be pre- the challenges of a life-limiting ill- Plains, to be called the Peggy For more information, please call be found on the first floor. 31 Woodland Avenue in Summit, paid on both trips. Reservations and ness, regardless of their ability to pay. Coloney House of Hope. Mrs. co-chairpersons Ann McGovern at New Eyes for the Needy is a non- which offers a variety of programs to Coloney co-founded the Center for (908) 276-1179, Kathy Noonan profit, volunteer organization 4,500 women and girls in the North Hope Hospice with the late Rever- Rotando at (908) 352-1477 or Ray founded in 1932, the main purpose Central New Jersey area every year. Blood Drives to be Held end Charles Hudson. The new fa- Lynch at (908) 272-4940. of which is to give the gift of sight. This year, Summit resident Betsy Two hundred volunteers from sur- Patterson will receive the center’s rounding communities work out of “Woman Who Makes a Difference” During June in Westfield the Millburn Avenue headquarters. Award. Proceeds from the sale and monetary For more information about the cen- WESTFIELD – The Blood Center Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad head- donations from individuals provide new ter or supporting its programs through a of New Jersey has announced that quarters, located at 335 Watterson Street. END YOUR STRUGGLE prescription eyeglasses to thousands of donation, please call the Women’s Re- blood drives will be held next month The third drive will be conducted needy Americans across the country. source Center at (908) 273-7253 or visit at three locations in Westfield. on Monday, June 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. Food & Weight “Donations of eyeglasses, jewelry www.womensource.org on the Internet. The first will take place on Wednes- at Masonic Atlas Pythagoras Lodge, day, June 4, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the 1011 Central Avenue. Unwanted Habits Westfield/Mountainside Chapter of the Donors must be at least 17 years old. Anxiety & Tension Donate Your Car American Red Cross, 321 Elm Street. There is no upper age limit for donors, On Sunday, June 8, a drive will be provided they meet health requirements. Fears & Phobias American Red Cross held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Individuals should know their Social Westfield / Mountainside Chapter Security number and bring a signed or "Hundreds of references Caregivers to Gather picture form of identification. Help Can’t Wait Monday at St. Helen’s People with a fever or sore throat right in the immediate area. I use Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) should wait until they are feeling only AMA-approved techniques." WESTFIELD — A support group better before donating, and there is a One Call Does It All for those caring for elderly or chroni- 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings cally ill loved ones will meet on and fillings. Those who have trav- Tax Deductible • Free Towing Monday, June 2, at 8 p.m. in the Dr. Ronald J. Glassman, PhD, MPH Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans eled outside of the United States Parish Center of St. Helen’s Roman recently are asked to call the Blood Board Certified / Registered & Insured *Some restrictions apply. Advertising supplied by SAS Catholic Church, located on Lam- Center at (973) 676-4933, extension Ivy League Clinical Hypnosis Center LLC berts Mill Road in Westfield. no. 132 for eligibility criteria. Meetings are held on the first non- For more information or to sign up LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF holiday Monday of each month. These for a blood drive, please call the IvyLeagueClinicalHypnosis.com are information and sharing sessions. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Page 7 Registration Now Underway For JCC Summer Camps SCOTCH PLAINS – Registration high school students interested in is currently underway for the Jewish sightseeing while forging new friend- Community Center (JCC) of Central ships. New Jersey’s Camp Yachad Summer Tentative itineraries include Club Quest 2003 programs, which will be Getaway, Western Pennsylvania, held from Wednesday, June 25, Montreal, Canada and New England. through Friday, August 15. The Tsofim programs will be con- Campers entering grades 4 through ducted from the JCC’s satellite site at 10 will have an opportunity to par- the Springfield Pool, located at 44 ticipate in age-appropriate excur- Morrison Road in Springfield. The sions, crafted with their needs and Chalutzim Camp will be operated interests in mind. Summer Quest from the Wilf Jewish Community 2003 includes the following groups: Campus, 1391 Martine Avenue in Tsofim Adventures, a recreational Scotch Plains. camp for grades 4 to 6, includes daily For more information about these ELEGANT SETTING…Visitors taking the Garden Club of Westfield’s tour of visits to beaches, ballparks, theme programs, please call Tina Jacobs, private gardens on Saturday, May 31, can stop off at the Sylvania Place home of Dr. parks and shows. It will include at Travel Camp Director, at (908) 889- John and Eva Wiley for refreshments, a bake sale and a boutique. The tour will take least one, two-night excursion in each 8800, extension no. 218. place this Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are still session. available for the event, which will benefit the club’s scholarship and civic activities. Tsofim Treks, also for grades 4 to Sisterhood Announces FIRST COMMUNIONS CELEBRATED…One hundred and eighty-nine chil- 6, will step up the adventure with Garden Tour to Conclude dren received their First Communion earlier this month at St. Helen’s Roman daily interactive outdoor experiences. Annual Donor Dinner Catholic Church in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: Kathy Dulan, Director Trips may include hiking, mountain SHORT HILLS – The Sisterhood of Religious Education, Lindsey Wilkinson, a First Communicant, and the biking, whitewater rafting and fish- of Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim of With Boutique, Bake Sale Reverend Larry Fama, Pastoral Associate. ing, among other activities. Each Cranford will hold its Annual Donor session also includes a four-night Dinner on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 WESTFIELD — The garden tour Sullebarger, whose property was also Respectful and Reasoned Language camping trip. p.m. at The Short Hills, located at sponsored by the Garden Club of featured on the garden club’s 1996 tour. For students in grades 7 and 8, 610 Morris Turnpike in Short Hills. Westfield on Saturday, May 31, will Mr. and Mrs. Tom Higgins of Bou- Facilitate Effective Communication Chalutzim Teen Travel Camp will A cocktail hour will precede the wrap up with a boutique, bake sale levard will show visitors the classic combine day trips with extended and refreshments in the Sylvania borders, featuring many flowering By REV. DARLA TURLINGTON dinner. Entertainment will be pro- We are not open to understanding a (Monday to Friday) travel and over- vided by singer and pianist Rob Place garden of Dr. John and Eva shrubs and perennials, of their se- Communication is an art. Since message wrapped in rudeness. Or, more night trips. Highlights may include Paparozzi, who will play jazz, con- Wiley in Westfield. cluded garden. we all talk, we think we communi- accurately, we hear, loud and clear, the water parks, canoe and kayak trips, temporary music and traditional Jew- The garden features a patio setting, On Hillside Avenue, Lynne Clare cate. But as linguists have pointed message of rejection, labeling, even horseback riding, golf, theater and ish music. including a wooden bench, two chairs will introduce visitors to the three out, communication has not occurred hate, that rude language carries. Club Getaway. Donor Chairwomen Julie Barkin and a table, all made from an oak tree garden settings surrounding her home. until a message have been both sent But there is no chance at all that we New this summer will be Tiyulim and Liela Bernstein are in charge of that had shaded their property for Claudia and Don Heffner, whose and received. will hear the reasonable points that Teen Tours for students entering the evening’s festivities. Reservations nearly 200 years. former Scotch Plains home was in- Unless the recipient understands may be mixed in. So the person who grades 9 and 10. Participants will may be made by calling (908) 233- The garden, with two patios, is cluded on the 2000 garden tour, will what the sender means by the mes- tries to communicate rudely ends up travel from Monday to Friday and 0058. For more information, please completely enclosed by borders of present the garden at their new home on sage, communication goes awry. We communicating only one, unwel- arrive home for the weekend. This call the temple office at (908) 276- trees and flowering shrubs, dotted King Street in Scotch Plains this year. have all experienced this in both oral come, message. Communication program is designed specifically for 9231 during business hours. here and there with statues. The tour will take place, rain or shine, and written communications. fails. The recipient is wounded, but In Westfield, one of the tour stops from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the As when the Irishman visiting in not instructed. And the speaker ap- will be Mr. and Mrs. Rafael tour are still available, for a donation of downtown London was returning to pears foolish in the process. Program to Address Violence Betancourt’s garden, which borders $15, from garden club members or his hotel after a long night at the pub. There is a better way. And it is the Echo Lake golf course and show- from Williams Nursery, Lancaster Ltd. As he approached the escalator to his only way that people of good will cases vines, flowers and tall trees. or The Gift Monkey in Westfield. floor, he read, “dogs must be carried should permit among their neighbors As Means to Overcome Evil On Carleton Road, Arlene Gardner Proceeds will be used for scholar- on the escalator.” “Where,” he won- and fellow citizens in public arenas. WESTFIELD — The public is in- this belief, violence can be used for and her husband, Ed Israelow, will ships and civic projects like planting dered, “am I going to find a dog at Respectful speech, reasoned com- vited to a discussion on the power of benevolent purposes and is given by welcome visitors to their sunny front the flower tubs at the four corners of this time of night?!” ments, and even personal preferences technology on Thursday, June 5, at 7:30 God as a tool for this. garden and shaded border in the rear. Elm and Broad Streets in Westfield, It is not funny, however, when carefully phrased and “owned” by the p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Through the writings of Dr. Walter A variety of new features, including the trees in various local parks and the communication fails because of harsh speaker are appropriate in public dis- located at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. Wink, a Professor of Biblical Interpre- a croquet court and a shady border, have holiday wreaths made by club mem- language, name-calling, epithets, or course. But rude language and per- This session will examine how tation at Auburn Theological Semi- been added to the Highland Avenue bers for Westfield’s library and mu- intentional accusations. We have all sonal attacks are not acceptable. technology and redemptive violence nary in New York City, and using the garden owned by Frank and Joanne nicipal buildings. experienced this, too, and know that I urge all the citizens of Westfield to work together. Redemptive violence Assyrian-Babylonian myth of Marduk, such language shuts us down. monitor their own speech, and, more is the belief that violence is neces- participants will explore how redemp- importantly, to hold their neighbors sary to overcome evil. According to tive violence is played out in society Rev. Kritsch Elected Third VP Health Screenings accountable for appropriate dialogue in today and how technology enables this our community forums. If you hear First Baptist Singles belief system by providing the means Of N.J. Dist.-Lutheran Church On Tap at Sunrise comments that fail to communicate for acceptable levels of violence. WESTFIELD — Sunrise Assisted because of rudeness, point it out, and Post June Meetings Individuals will be given the oppor- WESTFIELD – The Reverend Paul which time two major building pro- Living of Westfield, located at 240 continue the conversation appropriately. WESTFIELD – Widowed, di- tunity to critique this civic belief sys- Kritsch, Pastor of the Redeemer grams were accomplished. The Springfield Avenue, will host a Life Everyone will benefit from your vorced or never-married individuals tem through their own faith. The ses- Lutheran Church and School of school is celebrating its 50th year. Line Screening on Monday, June 2, effort. It is true that we live in a free over age 45 are invited to meet each sion will conclude with an examina- Westfield, was elected as Third Vice He and his wife, Dorothy, lived in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. country, and freedom of speech is con- Sunday at the First Baptist Church of tion of alternative uses of technology. President of the New Jersey District of Westfield for almost 10 years before Low-cost health screenings will stitutionally guaranteed. But it is also Westfield for coffee, cake and dis- The session is a project of the the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. moving to Scotch Plains some five be performed for the following: true that the virtues of a free society are cussions on single issues. Wisdom’s Light ministry of the First He was named to the position during years ago. Stroke, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm easily lost if not monitored and pro- Meetings will take place at 9 a.m. on Congregational Church of Closter. It the district’s convention, held May 15 About two years ago, they began and Peripheral Arterial Disease, each tected by the citizens themselves. “All June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 in the lower level will be facilitated by the Reverend to 17 at the Holiday Inn Select in Bridge- Redeemer’s Middle School Group, for $45, and Osteoporosis, for $35. things are permissible,” the apostle meeting room. A $2 donation is re- John Mills, Pastor of that church. port/Swedesboro, which was attended for which they continue to serve as Individuals may sign up for all Paul says in the New Testament, “but quested and all are welcome. First Bap- Participants of all faiths, as well as by almost 200 people. adult counselors. There are 31 chil- four screenings for $125. Results not all things are beneficial.” tist Church is located at 170 Elm Street. those who do not practice a faith, are Pastor Kritsch has been Pastor of dren in the group from grades 5 will be read by a board certified Let us use our freedom to pursue Some other activities include win- welcome. They will be encouraged the Redeemer Lutheran Church and through 8. Mrs. Kritsch also serves radiologist and returned within 21 what makes for peace and mutual ter movie nights, summer picnics to raise issues and questions. School for almost 15 years, during on Redeemer’s Altar Guild. days. Critical findings will be dis- up-building. and holiday get-togethers. For more The First Congregational Church cussed with the person’s doctor. * * * * * information, please call (908) 889- in Westfield may be reached at (908) Pre-registration is required and Reverend Turlington is Senior Pas- 5265 or (908) 889-4751. 233-2494. ERFECT AINTING NC appointments are limited. Interested tor of the First Baptist Church, lo- P P , I . individuals are asked to call (800) cated at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. ✺ HEPA Vacuum Sanding System 407-4557. ✺ House & Deck Power Washing ✺ Free Estimates, Fully Insured Twig to Hold Fundraiser ✺ Residential or Commercial ✺ Professional Color Design Sunday to Benefit CSH ✺ Deck Staining & Sealing ✺ 25 Years of Experience SUMMIT — The Summit/Short has been the recipient of a blood 100s of Hills Twig will conduct its annual pressure machine, two specially de- Satisfied ✺ Custom Detail Work fundraiser to benefit Children’s Spe- signed chairs for use in speech therapy, Area ✺ Exteriors, Interiors cialized Hospital (CSH) on Sunday, a hypothermia blanket and a hydrau- Customers ✺ General Carpentry June 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home lic lift for pool therapy. of Mary and Edgar Mokuvos, 123 The Summit/Short Hills Twig is un- Prospect Avenue in Summit. der the umbrella of the CSH Auxiliary (908) 272-4456 The event will feature cocktails, and supports the hospital’s work through hors d’oeuvres and the music of the volunteer services and fundraising. Owner on Job • No Subs Summit Stompers, a local Dixieland jazz band. Donations are $30 per person. Advanced reservations are required and may be made by calling • Criminal Defense - Federal & State Kathy Zerweck at (908) 277-2789. • Complex Civil Litigation Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase a “wish list” item to benefit • DWI & Municipal Court the pediatric rehabilitation program of • Domestic Relations / Custody Children’s Specialized Hospital. As a result of past fundraising events by the Summit/Short Hills Twig, CSH ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. Tricky Tray Auction Former Federal Prosecutor To Benefit Mission SCOTCH PLAINS – St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Sunrise offers a full spectrum of supportive care to meet the challenges of advanced age in a warm and comforting environment. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 will hold a Tricky Tray event as its Indian Mission Benefit Fundraiser At Sunrise Assisted Living of Westfield, on Sunday, June 8, at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature a free buffet [email protected] lunch, the auction, homemade baked It’s about Care…It’s about Value…It’s about Choice goods, a 50/50 raffle, door prize, religious articles and Indian arti- nlimited t’s no secret that happy families are close families. In Westfield, facts. Proceeds will benefit the mis- U 15 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ ISunrise is helping to keep families together—in their neighbor- sionary efforts of the Reverend Joy ommunications 908.654.6440 hoods and in their hearts. Sunrise is a place that’s like home and Alkooran in India. C Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 close to home. Here, cherished relationships continue to flourish, for children ages five to 12. 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She earned a Bank died on Thursday, May 22, at Federation of Republican Women. 56, of Westfield died on Sunday, degree in foreign languages from the home of her daughter, Denise H. She additionally was Vice President On Mountainside Rescue Squad May 25, in the Hospice of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Frederickson, in Yardley, Pa. of the Red Bank Republican Club Muhlenberg Regional Medical Pa. in 1969. Born in Westfield, she was a resi- and played an important role in the Joseph M. Murray, 59, of Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Center in Plainfield. She was a member of St. Helen’s dent of Red Bank for more than 40 establishment of the Ocean County Mountainside died on Thursday, Antoinette “Toni” Murray; a Born in L’Aquila, Italy, she came Roman Catholic Church in years. Federation of Republican Women. May 22, as the result of an automo- brother, John Murray of Little Ferry, to the United States in 1955, set- Westfield for many years. Ms. Minard was employed as a Also surviving are another daugh- bile accident on Route 22 in Scotch and a sister, Mary Andes of tling in Westfield. Surviving are her husband of 30 senior sales associate for Pella Win- ter, Nanette Victoria Minard of Plains. Lyndhurst. Mrs. Villanueva served as the years, Carmelo Julio Villanueva; a dows and Doors in Shrewsbury for Brielle, and two brothers, Roland J. Born in Union City, he lived in A Mass of Christian Burial was treasurer and secretary for J & A daughter, Joanna Villanueva; two many years. Minard of Bedminster and John Mountainside for 30 years. offered on Tuesday, May 27, at the Home Improvements in Westfield sisters, Adelia Capaldo and Anita She was a longtime Republican Minard of Brick. A heating, ventilation and air con- Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial since 1986. She had also worked Russo, and two brothers, Adolfo county committeewoman in Services were conducted on Satur- ditioning engineer, Mr. Murray had followed at Fairview Cemetery in for two years at United Airlines in DiIorio and Domenic DiIorio. Monmouth and Ocean counties. day, May 24, at St. Andrew’s Episco- also been a pipeline model designer. Westfield. Newark until retiring in 2001. A Mass of Christian Burial was From 1985 to 1987, she served as pal Church in Yardley, Pa. Interment He was employed by Nabisco in Arrangements were under the di- She was the Duquesne Univer- held yesterday, Wednesday, May Jan Petrovcik, 83 was private. East Hanover. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, sity Alumni Representative for 28, at St. Helen’s Church. Inter- Arrangements were under the di- Earlier, he had worked for Foster- 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Central New Jersey, in which ca- ment took place at Fairview Cem- Jan Petrovcik, 83, of Hopewell rection of the FitzGerald-Sommer Wheeler in Roseland and Lumus in In lieu of flowers and Mass cards, pacity she traveled to different high etery in Westfield. Junction, N.Y. died on Wednesday, Funeral Home in Yardley. Bloomfield, as well as with Davey donations may be made to the schools over the course of many Arrangements were handled by May 21, at his home. Memorial donations may be made McKey and John Brown Engineering. Mountainside Volunteer Rescue years. the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Born in Czechoslovakia, he settled to the Susan G. Komen Breast Can- An active member of the Squad, 1399 Route 22, East, A 1965 graduate of Westfield Westfield Avenue in Westfield. in Jersey City in 1958. He had lived cer Foundation, New Jersey Race for Mountainside Volunteer Rescue Mountainside 07092. High School, she was a member of May 29, 2003 there until 1985, when he moved to the Cure, 914 Commons Way, Squad, he was a First Lieutenant May 29, 2003 Hopewell Junction. Princeton 08540. with the unit. He was also a com- Mr. Petrovcik had been a tailor May 29, 2003 municant of the Our Lady of Rosemary Sherman, 92 with Sipkin Company in Jersey City Lourdes Roman Catholic Church Rosemary Boehnlein Sherman, and Liz Claiborne in Secaucus for 27 George R. Malgeri, 78 in Mountainside. 92, of Westfield died on Thursday, More Union County News years before retiring in 1985. George R. Malgeri, 78, of Toms He studied engineering at the May 22, at Westfield Center-Gen- He was a member of the Interna- River died on Friday, May 23, at the New Jersey Institute of Technol- esis ElderCare in Westfield. tional Ladies Garment Workers Community Medical Center in Toms ogy in Newark. Born in Hartford, Conn., she was Union County Holds Union Local No. 10 in New York. River. Mr. Murray served in the United raised in Rome, N.Y. and lived in Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Born in Newark, he had been a States Army during the Vietnam War. Westfield since 1948. Mary Gallagher Petrovcik; three resident of Westfield prior to moving Mrs. Sherman was a homemaker March Of Dimes Walk sons, John Petrovcik of Kissimmee, to Toms River in 1993. and a member of the Holy Trinity Fla., Kenneth Petrovcik of Mr. Malgeri, who worked as a DEATH NOTICE Seniors Group. CRANFORD — Union County percent of women in Union County Manalapan and Kevin Petrovcik of buyer, owned and operated George’s She was predeceased by her hus- Freeholder Vice Chairman Angel received inadequate pre-natal care Westfield; a daughter, Ann Marie Outlets in Newark and Linden for Eileen M. Meyer band, Albert A. Sherman, in 1980. Estrada was the honorary Chair of (according to the most recent figures Petrovcik of Stamford, Conn.; a seven years before his 1980 retire- Eileen M. Meyer, a Westfield Surviving are two daughters, Anne the five-and-a-half mile, 34th annual from 2000). Statewide, the figure brother, George Petrovcik of ment. resident all of her life, passed away S. Fox of Maryland and Mary Rose March of Dimes WalkAmerica in was a bit better, with 14.7 percent of Slovakia; a sister, Maria Krajnak, Surviving are his wife, Lucille Veni on Sunday, May 18, at Overlook Van Fleet of Morristown; three sons, Union County. women failing to get this vital medi- also of Slovakia, and six grandchil- Malgeri; three sons, Dominick Hospital in Summit. Walter Sherman of Virginia, Mark The annual fundraiser was created cal help. dren. Malgeri, George H. Malgeri and Jo- Miss Meyer worked as a secre- Sherman of Scotch Plains and Wil- to help prevent birth defects and Vice Chairman Estrada was joined A Mass of Christian Burial was seph Malgeri; two daughters, tary for many years for several law liam Sherman of North Carolina, infant mortality, problems often by Freeholders Daniel P. Sullivan offered on Saturday, May 24, at the Catherine LaFerrara and Rosejean firms in New York City. She retired and six grandchildren. caused by premature births. While and Alexander Mirabella to kick off Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Malgeri-Amato; two sisters, Blanche from the Surrogate’s office in Eliza- A Mass of Christian Burial was most babies are healthy, one in eight the walk, with close to 1,000 partici- in Westfield. Burial followed at Tolli and Marie Seaman; 12 grand- beth in 1990 after almost 18 years held on Tuesday, May 27, at the Holy nationally is pre-term. pants. Everyone stepped off from Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. children and five great-grandchil- of service. Trinity Roman Catholic Church in “The rate of pre-term births in Union County College’s Cranford Arrangements were under the di- dren. She is survived by a sister, Westfield. Burial took place at New Jersey is too high,” Freeholder campus, walked into Garwood and rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Funeral services were conducted Marion Hohenstein of Manasquan, Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Vice Chairman Estrada said. “A total back to the campus. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. on Tuesday, May 27, at the Silverton Arrangements were under the di- of 12 percent of the babies born in “Premature infants struggle just to May 29, 2003 and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Funeral Home in Toms Per Miss Meyer’s request, there rection of the Dooley Colonial New Jersey are premature, a figure survive,” Freeholder Sullivan noted. River. Entombment took place at “Those who do may suffer lifelong PUBLIC NOTICE was no funeral, but a memorial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in that has continued to rise over the Ocean County Memorial Park in service will take place at a later Westfield. last 30 years. The rate of African- conditions such as mental retarda- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Toms River. date. Kindly make donations to a Memorial donations may be made Americans is 18.4 percent, followed tion, blindness and cerebral palsy. May 29, 2003 NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regular favorite charity in her name. to a favorite charity. by Native Americans at 13.1 percent, The members of the Freeholder Board meeting of the Township Council of the May 29, 2003 May 29, 2003 PUBLIC NOTICE Caucasians at 10.9 percent and Asians are proud that Union County em- Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues. ployees were among the walkers that May 27, 2003 the following ordinances en- at 9.9 percent. The pre-term rate for NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Hispanic community is 13 per- raised $76,000 on behalf of the ba- titled: PUBLIC NOTICE Estate of: WITOLD R. TRZESNIOWSKI, PUBLIC NOTICE cent. Money raised from the walk bies.” AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING Deceased GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUN- TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD will help us to lower those rates by Among the many sponsors were Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, BOARD OF EDUCATION PLANNING BOARD DAY OCTOBER 19, 2003 IN Surrogate of the County of Union, made on learning the causes of the premature Garden State Sponsors- Panasonic, THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH the 23RD day of MAY, A.D. 2003, upon the NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- birth and teaching women to recog- Pfizer, First Union/Wachovia, PSEG PLAINS application of the undersigned, as EXECU- The Westfield Board of Education, in- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF nize the signs.” and Sovereign Bank; Major Level FANWOOD after public hearing granted AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- TOR of the estate of said deceased, notice tends to seek out contractors for Asbestos approval to Mrs. Marla Blackwood to con- Another statistic shows that 17.2 and In-Kind Sponsors including Ho- MENTING AND AMENDING is hereby given to the creditors of said Removal. The Board invites prospective rizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New CHAPTER XXIII, OF THE RE- deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under contractors to submit their sealed bids for struct an addition on the property at 251 King Street, Fanwood, New Jersey being VISED GENERAL ORDI- oath or affirmation their claims and de- this project. These bids are to be submitted PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey, Merck & Co. Inc., Siemens NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP mands against the estate of said deceased in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the Block 108, Lot 14. and RexPlex, as well as Local Spon- OF SCOTCH PLAINS, 1978, within six months from the date of said outside, Documents pertaining to this application TOWN OF WESTFIELD are available for public inspection at Bor- sors- Schering Plough, Federal Ex- ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION order. This is to certify that the within resolution ASBESTOS REMOVAL - WESTFIELD ough Hall during normal business hours. press, and Hayward Industries. (T) REGARDING ZONING PER- KAREN M. TRZESNIOWSKI is a true and exact copy of the Resolution BOARD OF EDUCATION BID # 1019-277. Mrs. Marla Blackwood MITS TO SECTION 23-2.3 EXECUTOR adopted on May 20, 2003 by the Town Hospital bracelets were distributed 251 King Street were duly passed on second and final ATTORNEYS Direct all sealed bids to the Business Council of the Town of Westfield. to walkers and observers alike in an Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 reading. VENTURA, MIESOWITZ, ALBANO & Administrator, Westfield Board of Educa- Bernard A Heeney 1 T - 5/29/03, The Times Fee: $15.30 effort to demonstrate that the walk is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS KEOUGH tion, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090. Town Clerk to support the fight against prema- Barbara Riepe 783 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE There will be a mandatory site inspection Township Clerk SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 07901 on Friday, May 30, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. in the PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION ture births. 1 T - 5/29/03, The Times Fee: $24.48 1 T - 5/29/03, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Cafeteria of the High School located at 550 Freeholder Mirabella closed the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TRANSPORTATION, PARKING & Dorian Road in Westfield. All potential PLANNING BOARD TRAFFIC COMMITTEE pre-walk ceremony by thanking all bidders or their representatives, must at- of the volunteers who made the walk tend in order to bid. Plans and Specifica- Notice is hereby given that on June 25, MAY 20, 2003 tions will be available at this site inspection 2003 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield has possible. He congratulated the walk- upon payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) per Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey the Plan- determined a need to perform traffic calm- ers for being there to raise money on Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. set payable to Environmental Remediation ning Board will hold a public hearing for ing studies; and behalf of the babies. & Management, Inc. (ER&M, Inc.) This fee major, preliminary and final site plan and WHEREAS, the Transportation, Parking “The babies are our future and is non-refundable. bulk variances for Woodcliff, Inc. 7 Beverly & Traffic Committee has recommended to Caring & Courteous Service to the Each bid must be accompanied by a Avenue and 33 Ginger Place, Fanwood, the Town Council that a professional ser- they need our help before they are deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the New Jersey also known as Block 4 Lot 7.01 vices contract in the amount of $8,000 be born. The volunteers in Union County Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 base bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thou- to 7.05 & 14 on the Fanwood Tax Map. The awarded to Wilbur Smith Associates for are dedicated to the fight on behalf of sand Dollars ($20,000.00) in form and sub- following variances are requested from the aforesaid services; and the babies.” ject to conditions provided in the Instruc- Land Use Ordinance of the Borough of WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts tions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw Fanwood: Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) authorizes the his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days 12.04.E.4 Nature of Deficiency: Front letting of contracts for professional services See it all on the Web! Westfield after the actual date of the opening thereof. setback, Permitted: 30 feet, Present: 25.13 without competitive bidding; The sealed bid opening will be at 2:00 p.m. feet, Proposed: 25.13 WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- 556 Westfield Avenue on Thursday June 12, 2003 in the office of Sec: 12.04.E.1 Nature of Deficiency: max nancial Officer, certifying the availability of www.goleader.com 233-0255 the Business Administrator. improvement coverage, Permitted: 35 per- adequate funds for this contract, prepared The successful bidder will be required to cent, Present: 35.2 percent, Proposed: 35.2 in accordance with NJAC 5:30-1.10, has John L. Dooley furnish a Performance Bond in the full percent been furnished to the Town Clerk. Expen- PUBLIC NOTICE amount of the contract price, indemnifying Sec: 9.01 Major, preliminary and final diture of funds pursuant to this contract is to Manager NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT the Owner from any and all proceedings, subdivision. be charged to Account # 135-100; FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY suits, or actions of any kind, name or de- The application will also seek such other NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS scription and condition for the faithful per- relief as may be determined necessary at that the Town of Westfield award a contract formance of the work. the public hearing based upon review of the to Wilbur Smith & Associates for a fee of CONTRACTOR: Edwards and Kelcey, Every contractor and subcontractor, shall application or amendment(s) to the applica- $8,000; and Professional Engineers, 299 Madison comply with requirements of P.L. 1975, tion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Avenue, P.O. Box 1936, Morristown, New Chapter 127, (Affirmative Action). All interested persons may be present contract is awarded without competitive bid- Jersey 07962-1936 Questions concerning this statement and and heard. ding as a “Professional Service” under the NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed to specifications should be directed to Robert The file pertaining to this application is provisions of the Local Public Contracts investigate, consult and recommend pos- Cranford Berman, Business Administrator (908-789- available for public inspection during normal Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a). sible improvements and/or replacement of 4400). The Westfield Board of Education business hours from the Secretary of the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the the Township Emergency and Safety Radio 218 North Avenue reserves the right to reject any and all bids, Board at the Administration Offices of the proper Town Officials be authorized to ef- Tower at the South side Fire House. waive any informality or to accept a bid that Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine fect whatever actions are necessary in the DURATION: Until completion of same. 276-0255 in its judgment will be in the best interest of Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. execution and discharge of this contract. AMOUNT: Lump sum of $5500. the Board. Robert H. Kraus, Esq. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Charles V. Dooley Westfield Board of Education Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth copy of this resolution shall be published in FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Manager Robert Berman 328 Park Avenue The Westfield Leader as a public notice of FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Business Administrator/Board Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 the action in accordance with NJSA 40A:11- Barbara Riepe Secrtetary Attorney for: Woodcliff, Inc. 5. Township Clerk 1 T - 5/29/03, The Leader Fee: $51.51 1 T - 5/29/03, The Times Fee: $35.70 1 T - 5/29/03, The Leader Fee: $43.86 1 T - 5/29/03, The Times Fee: $18.36 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Fanwood NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Fanwood (“Fanwood”) for the purchase of a Rubberized Asphalt Emulsion Slurry Sealing on (“Fanwood”) for the purchase of a 2003 4 WHEEL DRIVE FORD EXPLORER, and such Various Street, and such bids shall be received, opened and read in public at the Borough bids shall be received, opened and read in public at the Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey on MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2003 AT 9:00 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey on MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2003 AT 9:00 A.M. local prevaailing A.M. local prevaailing time. After the proposals have been opened and reviewed and time. After the proposals have been opened and reviewed and examined by Fanwood’s Caught in the examined by Fanwood’s representatives, the results will be made public, but until the actual representatives, the results will be made public, but until the actual award and execution of award and execution of contract, Fanwood reserves its right to reject all proposals. contract, Fanwood reserves its right to reject all proposals. Complete sets of the bid documents for the proposed work are on the file in the Office of Complete sets of the bid documents for the proposed work are on the file in the Office of Medicaid confusion? the Borough Clerk at Fanwood’s Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, the Borough Clerk at Fanwood’s Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, and may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM New Jersey, and may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Copies may be obtained by and 3:00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Copies may be obtained by prospective bidders as of Thursday, May 29, 3003, upon application to the Borough Clerk prospective bidders as of Thursday, May 29, 3003, upon application to the Borough Clerk ® and payment of a non-refundable fee of $20.00. and payment of a non-refundable fee of $20.00. Forethought funeral planning Bids must be submitted by the date and time provided above; on the standard proposal Bids must be submitted by the date and time provided above; on the standard proposal forms provided, in the manner designated in the bid documents and required by the forms provided, in the manner designated in the bid documents and required by the specifications; must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the specifications; must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the can help. bidder, addressed to the Borough Clerk of Fanwood, with words, “Rubberized Asphalt bidder, addressed to the Borough Clerk of Fanwood, with words, “Proposal for the Emulsion Slurry Sealing on Various Streets” placed on the outside of the envelope in Purchase of a 2003 4 Wheel Drive Ford Explorer” placed on the outside of the envelope the lower left-hand corner; and be accompanied by either a certified check, cashier’s check in the lower left-hand corner; and be accompanied by either a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond drawn to the order of Fanwood for not less than (10 %) percent of the amount or bid bond drawn to the order of Fanwood for not less than (10 %) percent of the amount Find out how of the bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dollars except as otherwise of the bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dollars except as otherwise provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. All spaces on the forms to be completed by the bidder must be completed. If a All spaces on the forms to be completed by the bidder must be completed. If a by calling... space or the answer to a question is not applicable, the bidder must indicate such space or the answer to a question is not applicable, the bidder must indicate such with the notation “Not Applicable”. with the notation “Not Applicable”. No bid may be withdrawn after sixty (60) days of the date specified for the opening of bids No bid may be withdrawn after sixty (60) days of the date specified for the opening of bids except as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24. Bidders are required to comply with the except as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (L.1975, c.127). requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (L.1975, c.127). The specifications may contain a complete set of bidding and contract forms. If so, they The specifications may contain a complete set of bidding and contract forms. If so, they FUNERAL are for the convenience of bidders and are not to be detached from the specifications or filled are for the convenience of bidders and are not to be detached from the specifications or filled DIRECTORS out or executed. Separate copies of the “bid” proposal and other submittals will be furnished out or executed. Separate copies of the “bid” proposal and other submittals will be furnished for that purpose in duplicate, one to be submitted with each bid and one to be retained by the for that purpose in duplicate, one to be submitted with each bid and one to be retained by the – Since 1897 – bidder for its records. bidder for its records. The right is reserved by Fanwood to reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the interest The right is reserved by Fanwood to reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the interest of Fanwood to do so, to waive any informalities in the bids received and to accept the lowest of Fanwood to do so, to waive any informalities in the bids received and to accept the lowest bid. bid. • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER Any prospective bidder who wishes to challenge a bid specification or any aspect of the Any prospective bidder who wishes to challenge a bid specification or any aspect of the • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP bidding process shall file such challenges in writing with the Borough Clerk of the Borough bidding process shall file such challenges in writing with the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Fanwood no less than three business days prior to the date specified in this notice for the of Fanwood no less than three business days prior to the date specified in this notice for the Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle opening of the bids. Challenges filed after that time shall be considered void and having no opening of the bids. Challenges filed after that time shall be considered void and having no impact on Fanwood or the award of a contract. impact on Fanwood or the award of a contract. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Borough Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 5/29/03, The Times Fee: $80.58 1 T - 5/29/03, The Times Fee: $78.54 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Page 9 Roosevelt School Announces Union County College Tells Third Period Honor Rolls Concepts & Thought Class of 2003 Graduates WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- Edward Kane Katherine Taylor CRANFORD – Several local resi- Jessica Fourre, Associate Arts in mediate School Principal Kenneth Anya Kaplan Samantha Vitale dents received their associate de- Communications/Film; Shulack has reported the names of Elizabeth Kline Heather Welham grees, certificates and diplomas from Kelly Grew, Associate Arts in Liberal students placed on the Distinguished Bryan Knapp Maxwell Wieder Union County College during the Arts/Urban Studies; Honor Roll and Regular Honor Roll Kate Kovalenko Molly Williams Jill & Jack 5K Road Race Marie Losavio, Associate Arts in Com- Bryan Krichilsky Benjamin Zakarin 69th Annual Commencement cer- munications/Public Relations; for the Third Marking Period of the emonies on May 21. Joanne McGarry, Associate Science 2002-2003 academic term. REGULAR HONOR ROLL Westfield in MHBN; The honor rolls represent 307 stu- EIGHTH GRADE - 119 STUDENTS To Benefit Education Fund Kristy Armstrong, Associate Science Kristen Meehan, Associate Arts in Lib- dents of 63 percent of the seventh Justin Adams Ye Seul Kim WESTFIELD — The Seventh dium track. in the Applified Radiology Program at eral Arts/Fine Arts/Photography; and eighth grade student body. Matthew Amato Anna Koehler Annual Jill & Jack 5K Road Race All Jill & Jack event participants Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center Nancy Ngaruiya, Associate Science in Kimberly Angus Adam Koll to benefit The Education Fund of and volunteers will be treated to a (MRAY); MHBN; DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Sara Anthony Sarah Lapidus Westfield will be held on Satur- wide array of amenities including Marzena Buccino, Associate Arts in Christian Paglinawan, Associate Arts SEVENTH GRADE - 60 STUDENTS Peter Antonelli Jennifer Laspata day, June 14, at Westfield’s Kehler post-race refreshments, the Jill & Liberal Arts/Psychology; in Communications/Multimedia; Andrew Blast Melanie Jackson Seth Applebaum Brian Lee Nicole Cohen, Associate Arts in Com- Aldwyn Paynter, Associate Arts in Busi- Erin Bange Ryan Kuppersmith Stephanie Baeder Kimberly Legones Stadium on Rahway Avenue. Jack T-shirt, special gifts, awards, munications/Public Relations; ness/Computer Information Systems; Cameron Banta Benjamin Maimon Luke Baran Thomas Malaspina The public is invited to partici- DJ entertainment and random prize Jennifer DiDolce, Associate Arts in Tara Quillin, Associate Arts in Busi- Claire Bennett Daniel Markowski Jeremy Barnes Michael Marks pate in any of three different events drawings. Liberal Arts/Psychology; ness; Matthew Blutfield Catherine Marvin Caitlin Bludgus Christopher Mattes planned for that day. The Education Fund will host the Ramon Gadia, Associate Arts in Me- Margie Rhodes, Associate Arts in Caitlin Burke Danielle Masterton Lindsay Brown Natalia Mavrogiannis The race will feature the 2003 day’s events, which traditionally chanical Engineering Technology; Business Management; Jessica Campo Matthew McCurdy Jennifer Burns Melissa Mc Dermott Women’s Games Championship draw more than 500 competitors for Joanna Glinska, Associate Arts in Kathleen Steele, Associate Arts in Robert Castelo Rebecca McNulty Colin Callahan Lauren McCurdy at 8:30 a.m. Prize money will be the Jill & Jack 5K Road Race and its Business; Communications/Multimedia; Stephen Chan Pratik Mehta Patrina Caruana Amanda McQuade awarded to the first three women companion events: the Square Mile, Christine Haggerty, Associate Arts in Marci Steinberg, Associate Arts in Alex Colucci Katherine Meylor Robert Cariste Rebecca McQuade Liberal Arts/Fine Arts/Graphic Design; Marketing; Jordana Confino Zachary Minken Amanda Carolan John Meagher finishers. First prize is $100, sec- and the Jack & Jill Bucket Race. Tara Handerhan, Associate Science Lisa Wagner, Associate Arts in Lib- Kyle Cortley Kimberly Morawski Matthew Carville Philip Micele ond prize $50, and third prize $25. The proceeds will enable The in Cooperative Program in Professional eral Arts/Early Childhood Elementary Lauren Couture Marissa Mumford Emily Cataldo Russell Miller Sanctioned by USA Track and Education Fund of Westfield to Nursing at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- Education; Emily Cozzi Gabrielle O’Leary Christopher Chou Nicholas Mironovich Field, the race is a USATF-NJ provide resources to enhance the cal Center (MHBN); Marla Wright, Associate Arts in Physi- Joshua David Alexandra Pecora Vincent Clark Suzanne Morgan (United States of America Track & programs for students of the John Humphreys, Associate Arts in cal Therapist Assistant; Ian Devaney Tessa Schaaf Anthony Cocuzza Christine Mruz Field – New Jersey) 500 Point Westfield Public Schools. Liberal Arts/Early Childhood Elemen- Fanwood Benjamin Dornfeld Erin Scialabba Kristina Cofone Hary Nayer Grand Prix Event through flat resi- The non-profit organization pro- tary Education; Bruce Bonsall, Associate Science; Jared Dornfeld Matthew Shaffer G. Peter Cornell Jaclyn Nicoll dential streets and Tamaques Park. vides an on-going, centralized Roger Janeira, Associate Arts in Busi- Dana Dixon, Associate Arts in Lib- Rose Driscoll Kevin Shallcross Samuel Crawford Daniel Nuber ness; eral Arts/Education; The Square Mile Road Race, source of additional funds and re- Sheron Johnson, Associate Arts in William Eisenberg Melissa Souto Tara Daly Catherine Porta slated to begin at 9:20 a.m., will be sources to assist the public schools Samantha Feula, Associate Science Michele Eniclerico Danielle Tepper Brian Davidson Colleen Psomas Liberal Arts; in MHBN; Maya Fine-Pincus Elena Tinfow Emily De Rosa Anna Pullicino run on residential streets. in maintaining and enhancing the Megan Karpa, Associate Arts in Lib- Jimmy Kane, Associate Arts in Com- Cornelius Fitzpatrick Lindsay Tishberg Holly Desantis Matthew Renart The Jack and Jill Bucket Race at quality of education in Westfield. eral Arts/Early Childhood Elementary munications; Christopher Franks Lindsay Walsh Scott Dyer Drew Ritter 9:50 a.m. will consist of co-ed For applications, information and Education; Scott Keogh, Associate Arts in Com- Katherine Gelinne Cindy Wang Adam Eisen Amelia Anton Rodriqez-Dunn teams running 600 yards with a sponsorship opportunities, please Anna Kornacka, Associate Science in munications/Television; Matthew Gralla Michael Weinberg Samaa El-Sherbeini Lindsey Romano bucket of water on the Kehler Sta- call (908) 317-9813. Liberal Studies/Exploring Science and Arts; Dawn Mattos, Associate Science in Britta Greene Daniela Weiner Christopher Engel Adam Rubin Kristina Landgren, Associate Arts in MHBN; Peter Griesmer Trevor Yee William Farrell, 4th Peter Rucinsky Liberal Arts; Edward Sheaffer, Associate Science Caitlin Hewett Eric Zagorski Jonathan Finkel Ryan Salmon Solange Ledoux, Certification in In- in MHBN; Benjamin Hiller Xinyi Zhang Nicole Finkel Lindsey Ann Sauerwein terpreting Spoken Languages; Mountainside Andrew Ford Elizabeth Scanlon Beth Silbergeld Honored Russell Petersen, Associate Arts in REGULAR HONOR ROLL Brittney Bumpus, Associate Arts in Remi Formal Ian Schwartz Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice; SEVENTH GRADE - 80 STUDENTS Alexander Forstenhausler Jonathan Sheflin Ines Rauschenbach, Associate Arts Alexandra Annis John Levidy Jessica DeAngelis, Associate Arts in Claire Fox Julie Anne Shelman For Academic Excellence in Liberal Arts/Education; Liberal Arts/Early Childhood Elemen- Marlee Austin Nicholas Li Volsi Sarah Garry Thomas Sheridan Maureen Riddle, Associate Arts in tary Education; William Bertoni Allison MacDonald WESTFIELD – RadioShack Cor- 110 educators receiving RadioShack Business; Melissa Gerckens Leanne Skorge poration has presented a National Teacher Awards Martin Kaftan, Associate Science, En- William Beshears Kristen Magadan Ilene Goodman Bryan Smith Walter Ronge, Associate Arts in Fire gineering/Architecture; Andres Betancourt Mary Mahoney Kayley Graham Darrell Ann Smith 2003 RadioShack Na- this year for demonstrating Science Technology; Peter Klebaur, Associate Arts, Fire Adam Blitz Joseph Maran Anne Greenberg Brent Souders tional Teacher Award a commitment to academic Julieth Rubiano, Associate Arts in Science Technology; Laryssa Borkowsky Harry Marino Jiaming Guan Zachary Sproull (RSNTA) to Beth excellence in mathematics, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Jackie Zuniga, Associate Arts, Lib- AJ Cerami Robert Miller Tegest Hailu Kelsey Sullivan Silbergeld, a science science or technology. Joel Silverman, Associate Arts in eral Arts/Community Science/Math- Christopher Chin Gregory Morrissey Emma Hand Julia Tomaszewsky Physical Therapy Assistant; teacher at Leadership In addition, Leadership Thomas Stoudt, Associate Arts in Lib- ematics; Tyler Clark Haley Mustard Caroline Hansen James Tonges High School in San Fran- High School will receive a Berkeley Heights Caitlin Corkery Kevin Neylan William Harbaugh John Trimble eral Arts/Psychology; Leigh Couture Michael Nika cisco, Calif., which is a $500 RadioShack Tech Karen Elizabeth Thomson, Associate Gary French, Associate Arts, Busi- Peter-John Harley Andrea Turitz Public Charter School. Tool Grant, which the ness; Andrew Cunningham Gregory O’Brien Matthew Harris Alex Vanarelli Science in MHBN; Barbara D’Agosto Corrine Parkinson The daughter of Mr. school might use to buy Melissa Williams, Associate Arts in Lorrie McGough, Associate Arts, Amanda Hayden Nicole Vendetti Communications; Michael Dibble Melia Parsloe Stephen Heine Michael Venezia and Mrs. Ronald equipment, software or sup- Business; Emily Doskow Ionna Protogiannis Betsy Yannazzno, Associate Science Michelle Moravek, Associate Arts, Kevin Hennessey Michael Verrier Silbergeld of Westfield plies to enhance the learn- Respiratory Therapist; Craig Esposito Joseph Reinhardt Alexandra Jenkins Scott Warner and the sister of Mark ing experience for students in MHBN; Meghan Evans Crista Ricci Kelly Pantone, Associate Arts, Lib- Phillip John Leigh Weissman Silbergeld, an English in the classroom. Scotch Plains eral Arts/Early Childhood Elementary Brian Fabiano Jorie Richlin-Zack Daniel Johnson Francesca Welham teacher at Westfield High Beth Silbergeld Ms. Silbergeld com- Grace Breen, Certification in Dental Matthew Feniger Kimberly Ripperger Education; Daniel Kahaner Gregory Whitman School, she received a pleted her studies through- Assisting with The University of Medi- Anuradha Ramakrishnan, Associate Bryan Fitzpatrick Andrew Rosenberg Emily Kieczykowski Ryan Yarusi cine and Dentistry in New Jersey Vincent Fitzpatrick Stephanie Rowe $1,000 cash award, and was among out the Westfield school system, Arts, Computer Science; Aron Zavaro (UMDNJ); Nicole Raver, Associate Arts, Liberal Alexander Fruchtman Kirk Sabnani graduating WHS in 1992. Gail Bronski, Associate Science in “The RadioShack National Arts/Urban Studies; Emily Fusco Sari Schwartz MHBN; Christina Ryan, Associate Arts, Com- Rachel Ganz Kelly Seeger Westfield HS Students Rank Teacher Award recognizes the chal- Jeffrey Drown, Associate Arts in Civil/ munications; Aidan Granstrand James Seip Construction Engineering Technology; lenging work of teaching science in Victor Yan, Associate Arts, Biology. Alexander Greenspan Luke Shane an urban public school,” said Ms. Elizabeth Hawkins Allison Sharkey High in State, National Tests Silbergeld. An educator for two years, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Brandon Heroux Megan Sherman she teaches biology. Lauren Huff Deborah Siegel TOWN OF WESTFIELD Christine Kandigan Alexandra Sisto WESTFIELD – According to the re- the Director of Guidance, Dr. Cas Ms. Silbergeld earned a Bachelor BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Michael Kane Ann-Marie Valentine cent release of test scores by the state Jakubik, include high SAT scores by of Science Degree in Ecology and The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday June Dean Kowalski Emily Walus Department of Education, Westfield WHS Class of 2002 (the latest available Management in 1996 form the Uni- 9, 2003 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Lauren Krichilsky Zacharie Weingarten High School (WHS) 11th graders ranked comparative scores). versity of Michigan in Ann Arbor, New Jersey at 7: 30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the Anusuya Krishnan Hannah Weisman second in the state in their performance “It’s significant to note that while the and a Master of Arts Degree in Sci- requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Tim Kuehn Hannah Wharam on the High School Proficiency Assess- national average on the SAT is 500, ence Education in 2001 from the Murray S. Shereshewsky, 38 North Cottage Place seeking permission to temporarily place Robert La Forge Georgette Williamson ment (HSPA) among the 56 “I” and “J” more than 80 percent of our students University of Colorado in Boulder. a trailer for living purposes during construction in driveway contrary to the requirements of Alexander Laird Domenick Wissel district factor schools, which are the scored 500 or above on the mathematics “My teaching ‘secret’ is to keep Section 13.01J, 15.03H3 and H4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance states accessory Eunsol-Vickt Lee Michelle Zaffuto highest socio-economic groups. section of the SAT,” said Dr. Jakubik. structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit and cannot exceed 18 feet in length and 10 feet my classroom door open and invite in height and must be in rear yard behind principle structure with screening. Floriun Leutwyler Lisa Zavetz A total of 99.6 percent of general “A total of 72 percent of the Class of education students passed the language 2002 scored 500 or above on the verbal students, teachers and parents to in- Primavera Parkview L.L.C., 632 Bensen Place seeking permission to erect a new single DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL arts portion of the test, while 99.2 per- portion of the SAT,” he added. teract,” said Ms. Silbergeld. family dwelling contrary to the requirements of Section 11.07 E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. EIGHTH GRADE - 48 STUDENTS cent passed the mathematics section, Dr. Jakubik feels that the Class of The RSNTA recipients were rec- Corner lot street side yard setback proposed is 16.49 feet. Ordinance requires 20 feet. Matthew Anzalone Sarah Lapidus with a combined passing average of 99.4. 2003 is also on the same road to success. ognized at the National Science George and Catherine Kattak, 856 Embree Crescent seeking permission to retain a deck Gregory Boyle Mary Kate Luker Westfield missed the top spot in the state “Although comparative scores on the Teachers Association (NSTA) con- above 4 feet in height contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04 F1 of the Land Use Tiffany Cayado Claire MacDonald by less than a quarter of a percent. SAT are not available until the fall, we vention in Philadelphia, Pa. in late Ordinance. Maximum allowable building coverage proposed is 21.7 percent. Ordinance Julia Cederroth Kevin Maus In comparing all of the 389 high know that 14 of our students in the Class allows 20 percent. Theodore Chou Patrick McCabe March. Ms. Silbergeld received her schools in the state, Westfield ranked of 2003 scored a perfect 800 on either award during a reception and dinner Anthony Hellwig, 327 Orenda Circle seeking permission to erect a single family home Stephanie Christiano James Meylor sixth, with four of the top scoring schools their Verbal or Math SAT,” he added. contrary to the requirements of Section 12.03 D of the Land Use Ordinance. Front yard Christine Cobuzzi Julienne Niemiera categorized as special schools, that uti- “We also have 15 students who have at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel. setback proposed is 55 feet. Ordinance requires the estimated front yard depth, which is Catherine Cordeiro Caitlyn Oster lize a selective admissions process. been accepted to Ivy League schools, 36.5 feet. Seth Davidson Courtney Phillips “We are very proud of our students,” despite the fact that the college admis- Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ottaviano, 641 Central Avenue Lot 104, Block 4001 seeking Cecilia De Corral Sarah Queller stated WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix. sion process is considered to be more www.goleader.com permission to erect an addition contrary to the requirements of the Land Use Ordinance. Ashley Dunnan Ellen Ramage “They are high achievers, and their competitive than ever,” said Dr. Jakubik. LIST OF EXISTING NON-CONFORMING ZONING CONDITIONS: Aaron Eisenberg Jonathan Ramalho success in the HSPA is consistent with “A very high percentage of our stu- Section 11.28F.1 permits minimum lot area of 8,000 squarefeet for two-family. Alena Fleming Nicole Reich their work and activities in school, Section 11.28 F.2.b permits minimum lot width of 60 feet for two-family. dents continue their college education, LIST OF NEW C.40: 50d-70 c. and d. VARIANCES REQUESTED: Angelina Garneva William Schwartz where high grades and service resulted typically 92 to 94 percent, so helping Emily Gee Marlena Sheridan Section 11.28 F.6. permits minimum side yard set back of 10.5 feet. Proposed (and in 162 students in our junior class them find a right fit is important,” he Legal Advertising present) is 6.32 feet and 8.59 feet. Leanne Hewit Jacqueline Snyder being inducted into the National Honor concluded. Section 11.28 F.9. permits maximum allowable floor area ratio of 40 percent. Proposed Samuel John Kate Statton Society.” is 44 percent. Section 11.28 F.10. permits maximum allowable coverage by buildings of Christopher Kalis Jamie Steiner Other recent achievements, cited by 20 percent. Proposed is 28.5 percent. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Subramaniam Sujanthakumar, 458 Birch Place seeking permission to erect an addition PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E.6 and 12.03D. of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum side yard setback proposed (and present) is 7.73 percent. Ordinance requires 10 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES percent. Front yard setback proposed is 29.8 percent. Ordinance requires the estimated CHANCERY DIVISION ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNCIPAL LIENS front yard depth, which is 33.5 percent. UNION COUNTY Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough DOCKET NO. F-9533-02 David Anderson, 221 Ayliffe Avenue seeking permission to erect an 2nd floor addition of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003, FILE NO. 6503-02 above main floor and garage contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E.6. and 12.03 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine D of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum side yard setback proposed (and present) is 5.9 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. Front yard setback proposed is 27.7 feet. Ordinance to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: requires the estimated front yard depth, which is 28.7 feet. to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner BUTCHER BOY MEATS, INC.; ALCIDES MARMOLEJOS thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in Jan and Maud Carnevale, 325 Orenda Circle seeking permission to erect an addition YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed to the 11th day of June, 2003. contrary to the requirements of Section 12.03 D of the Land Use Ordinance. Proposed PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is GATEHALL 1, PARSIPPANY, Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of ingress/egress platform area is 46.8 square feet. Ordinance allows 35 square feet. Front NEW JERSEY 07054, an Answer to the Complaint, Amendment to Complaint, in which municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together yard setback proposed is 43.2 feet. Ordinance allows the estimated front yard depth, which IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION is the plaintiff and BUTCHER BOY with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of is 46.5 feet. MEATS, INC, ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the Ferraro’s Restaurant, 14 Elm Street, Lots 3 & 4 Block 3116, seeking permission to erect Chancery Division, UNION County and bearing Docket No. F-9533-02 within thirty-five (35) conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method “Ferraro’s Restaurant” on the flap (front vertical face) of the two existing awnings contrary days after May 29, 2003 exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer or appear in accordance previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which to the requirements of Section 16.04 E 1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance permits with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded in there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an only one sign at main entry. the Complaint, Amendment to Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service interest rate of 18%. in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with Leo and Sonja Amaker, 212 Golf Edge seeking permission to erect an entry porch contrary CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. to the requirements of Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance. Front yard setback Procedure. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. proposed is 37.3 feet. Ordinance requires the estimated front yard depth witch is 39.9 feet. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may communicate 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Michael and Helene Pacifico, 728 Carleton Road seeking permission to erect a 2nd level with Lawyer Referral Service of the County of Venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is addition contrary to the requirements of Section 12.03 D, 12.04F1, 11.08E7 and 12.04E of you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue. The telephone precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be the Land Use Ordinance. Front yard setback proposed (and present) is 30.7 feet. Ordinance number of such agencies are as follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. requires the estimated front yard depth, which is 46.75 feet. Maximum allowable coverage Services Office 908-354-4340. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax proposed is 23.9 percent. Ordinance allows 20 percent. Rear yard setback proposed (and THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale Collector should be notified immediately. present) is +29 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. Maximum allowable floor area ratio certificates: The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: proposed is + 36 percent. Ordinance allows 35 percent. 1. A certain tax certificate 980266, recorded on 8/5/1998, made by STEVEN M. DAVIS, BLOCK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE Collector of Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to TRANSAMERICA Stephen and Susan Warren, 917 Prospect Street seeking permission to erect an addition 1 2 Chris Don Inc. 193 Terrill Road $ 10,268.32 BUSINESS CREDIT and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE contrary to the requirements of Section 12.03D, 11.06E6 and 12.04F2 of the Land Use 10 22.01 Barnes, William J. 177 N. Martine Avenue $ 1,898.05 CORPORATION. This covers real estate located in CITY OF PLAINFIELD, County of Ordinance. Front yard setback proposed at garage is 38.40 feet. Ordinance requires 40 feet. 10 29 Reinhard, Walter & Susan 215 Midway Avenue $ 6,575.80 UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 24, BLOCK 238 as shown on the Tax Front yard setback proposed at 1st floor is 38.70 feet. Ordinance requires 40 feet. Left side 19 13 Halas, Peter & Linda 117 Pleasant Avenue $ 9,105.98 Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of CITY OF PLAINFIELD and concerns premises yard setback proposed is 13.85 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. Maximum allowable 20 9 Carson, William J. Jr. 47 St. John Place $ 4,401.36 commonly known as 454 WEST 2ND STREET, CITY OF PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. coverage with deck proposed is 22.4 percent. Ordinance allows 20 percent. 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Place $ 1,801.22 2. A certain tax certificate 990384, recorded on 5/12/1999, made by STEVEN M. DAVIS, 27 60 Clark, Charles & Jill 162 Farley Avenue $ 4,194.80 Chris and Shelley Brindle, 520 Fairmont Avenue seeking permission to erect a one story Collector of Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to TBC TAX VIII and 41 4 Zinman, David 162 Pleasant Avenue $ 6,807.91 addition in the rear of house contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04F of the Land Use subsequently assigned to plaintiff, IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION. This 44 14 DiPiano, Rocco & Carol A. 25 Waldon Road $ 1,891.15 Ordinance. Maximum building coverage proposed is 24.3 percent (present is 24.53 covers real estate located in CITY OF PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State of New 46 10 Sheppard, Carol & William 225 Tillotson Road $ 4,354.36 percent). Ordinance allows 20 percent. Jersey, known as LOT 24, BLOCK 238 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map 48 5 Kasich, Steven W. & Samantha duplicate of CITY OF PLAINFIELD and concerns premises commonly known as 454 WEST John Kuhn and Rita Steinberger, 655 Maple Street seeking permission to erect an addition 22 Stewart Place $ 1,403.57 2ND STREET, CITY OF PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. (existing garage to be demolished) contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04F1 and 55 10 SJF RealEstate Holding Limited YOU, BUTCHER BOY MEATS, INC., are made party defendant to the above foreclosure 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Maximum building coverage proposed (and present) 65 South Avenue $ 3,257.73 action because you are the owner of a property which is the subject of the above entitled is 22.4 percent. Ordinance allows 20 percent. Minimum side yard setback proposed (and 60 16 Hansen, Margit June 52A Second Street $ 4,385.02 action. present) is 4.7 feet and 7 feet at proposed addition. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 84 25 Giegerich, Robert A, Jr. & Barbara YOU, ALCIDES MARMOLEJOS, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure 145 Herbert Avenue $ 189.34 David and Denise Maran, 933 Harding Avenue seeking permission to erect a two story action because on April 27, 1988, Marcelo Cedeno, executed a mortgage to Lydia S. Flagg 91 13 Fasano, Phylis D. 33 Laurel Place $ 1,806.05 addition (remove existing deck) contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E.6. of the in the amount of $45,000.00, which mortgage was recorded on May 5, 1988 in the UNION 91 17 Hansem, Margit June 9 Laurel Place $ 4,599.32 Land Use Ordinance. Side yard setback proposed (and present) is 6.71 feet and 9 feet. County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 3863 at page 487. Said mortgage is 95 12 Schmidt, Arthur & Maureen 53 Chetwood Terrace $ 1,620.13 Ordinance requires 10 feet. subordinate to Plaintiff’s lien. 102 33 Gardner, Carole & Gladys 17 Pandick Court $ 2,605.62 On July 10, 1991 the aforesaid mortgage assigned all its right, title and interest in and to Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue 105 16 Malone, William J. 3rd & Barbara said Mortgage to Alcides Marmolejos by way of Assignment of Mortgage of that date, which West., Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3: 30 187 King Street $ 7,467.07 Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office on p.m. 116 51 Green, Mark S. & Roberts, Bonnie July 16, 1991 in Book 0577 of Assignment of Mortgages at page 0120. Any interested party may appear at the hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, and 18 Roosevelt Avenue $ 1,568.38 DONALD F. PHELAN be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to this application. 116 75.A Terry, Janet P. 4 Saville Row $ 8,649.97 CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from requirements 120 4 Felton, James 13 Jefferson Avenue $ 370.97 CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. may be sought as appropriate. 1 Gatehall Drive Colleen M. Huehn Colleen Mayer, Secretary Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Collector of Taxes Board of Adjustment 1 T - 5/29/03, The Leader Fee: $105.06 4 T - 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 & 6/5/03, The Times Fee: $412.08 1 T - 5/29/03, The Leader Fee: $165.24 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 CHRIS ‘MAC’ NETS 3 GOALS, 1 ASSIST Tournament of Champions Champs Devil Laxmen Crumble Crimson Laxmen, 13-6

By DAVID B. CORBIN score,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Gerry Benaquista. “We have guys Teamwork and talent paid off as who are probably more talented the No. 4-ranked Westfield High (than others) but we do play to- School boys lacrosse team got gether as a team and nobody is scores from nine different players above anybody else. That’s the key.” and crumbled the 12-7 Crimson of Westfield led the Crimson, 62-45, Morristown-Beard, 13-6, in the sec- in ground balls and Chris ond round of the NJSIAA tourna- MacDonald won 14 of 19 face offs. ment in Westfield on May 23. Chris Goalie Dan Kotch made several bril- MacDonald led the 12-5 Blue Dev- liant saves. However, even though ils with three goals and an assist the Blue Devils dominated in every while Dan Kane netted two goals category, the game was very shaky and two assists and Billy Schultz in the first half as Westfield held a 4- flicked in two goals and added an 3 lead in the first quarter and neither assist. team scored in the second quarter. Taylor Hogarth got into the action MacDonald and Yudd scored the with a goal and three assists. An- first two goals of the game. Schott thony Yudd, Marc Schott, Brady netted the third goal and Kane hit Lau, Ben Masel and Scott Nuzzo all the fourth. Both teams were forcing hit pay dirt once and Tim Heine their passes in the first half but the added an assist. Crimson seemed to be out-hustling “It’s been pretty consistent all the Blue Devils, which caused much year, calling in scores. Most games distress to the coaching staff. we had seven, eight guys scoring. Coach Benaquista must have said Some games we had over 10 guys CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS CHAMPS…The Westfield High School golf team won the Tournament of Champions golf title at Burlington Country Club in Mount Holly on May 19. Relaxing on the first fairway at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield and pictured, left to right, are: front row; Ryan Shallcross and Jimmy Arbes; middle row, Ton DelDuca, Chris Tropiano, Garrett Cockren and Mike Ivan; back row, Mike Babetski, Adam Karnish, Head Coach John Turnbull, Matt Hodges and Max Heitner. Raider Boys Take Third, GL Girls Get Second At NJ Group Section 2 Track & Field Meets The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High nor Livingston (GL) girls placed placed second in the long jump a distance of 30’2”. School boys tied for third with second in Group 2 with a total of with a leap of 20’6.5” and took Raider Aja Bundy crossed sec- Phillipsburg with a total of 44 in 68. The Raider girls, who were the fifth in the triple jump with a dis- ond in the 400 meters with a time of

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the North Jersey, Section 2, Group defending sectional champs, fin- tance of 38’2.5” while Sean Smith 1:01.06 and Amanda Wells took ON THE ATTACK…Blue Devil Dan Kane, No. 7, maneuvers around a Crimson 3 Track and Field Championships ished in a tie for fifth with West took second in the event with a fourth in the discus with a throw of defender. Kane netted two goals and two assists. in Mt. Olive on May 24 the Gover- Morris with 43 points while the GL distance of 38’10.75’. 94’9”. Lauren Bianco took fifth in boys finished third in Group 2 with In the running events, Raider the javelin with a toss of 91’9” and 55 points. Zack McGuire finished fifth in the Mary Shashaty crossed fourth in SENATORE FANS EIGHT, URBAN RIPS 3-RUN DOUBLE At Roxbury, the Westfield High 1,600 meters with a time of 4:29.97 the 3,200 meters with a time of School boys finished eighth with a and sixth in the 800 meters with a 11:49.58 and fifth in the 1,600 with total of 23 in the Group 4 sectionals time of 2:01.85. Brian Kopnicki a time of 5:31.32. and the Blue Devil girls tied for finished fifth in the 3,200 meters Raider Patrina Hillman crossed Raiders Tune Up for Sections, 11th with Plainfield, totaling eight with a time of 9:55.81. The Raiders fourth in the 400-meter hurdles with points. also placed sixth in the 4x400-meter a time of 1:13.01 and Jenna Raider senior Chris Feighner con- relay with a time of 3:41.12. Balestriere took sixth in the long tinued his dominance in the shot Michelle Regg gave the Raider jump with a leap of 14’9.75”. The put, taking first in the event with a girls their only first place by re- Raiders also finished fourth in the Level Red Raider Nine, 11-1 shove of 54’7”. He also proved he cording the longest distance of 4x400-meter relay with a time of was the top man in the discus with 33’6” in the triple jump. Meaghan 4:14.21. By DAVID B. CORBIN gressed very nicely. That’s a good biggest offensive strike of the after- a toss of 148’10”. Alex Celius Kelly took fourth in the event with CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sign.” noon with a three-run double in the Playing on home turf but portray- Every Raider managed to cross the six-run second inning. Second ing the visiting team, the Scotch plate and, to prove they were making baseman Jeff Hensal doubled, Plains-Fanwood High School base- contact, only one Raider struck out. singled, had an RBI and scored a run ball team tuned up for the North Catcher Kevin Urban inflicted the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Jersey Section 2, Group 3 tourna- ment by leveling Newark East Side, 11-1, in five innings in Scotch Plains on May 22. Senior pitcher Dave Senatore struck out eight Red Raid- ers, allowed two hits and walked one in his four innings of pitching. Since he recovered from an eye injury early in the season, Senatore has progressively strengthened his pitching effectiveness. Although his specialty has been his fastball, he baffled the Red Raiders with his curve ball, demonstrating the same effec- tive progression when he retired the last eight East Side batters and struck out five of the last six batters he faced. “This was a big test for him today. $ 99 He pitched well in his last outing CUTTING against Linden and he looked better 9. even today. We want to get him in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GERANIUMS state tournament,” said Raider Head PREPING FOR THE STATES…Senior Raider pitcher Dave Senatore fanned Choose from a fresh Coach Brian Homm. “He’s pro- eight East Siders in four innings. He allowed only two hits and one walk. assortment of 10” hanging GELMETTI FIRES 2-HITTER, FLANNERY GOES 3-FOR-3 baskets or 8” potted flowering Geraniums at this Linden Tiger Girls Shut Out terrific low price! Blue Devil Softballers, 3-0 Buy 10 1qt. 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Coordinate colors, Perennials gnoli. “They hit the ball well, played Impatiens and show them off all shapes, sizes and textures with Summer long! help from our horticulture experts! GET $2 Off good but not great, but they’re ca- reg. price pable of playing much better ‘D’. I told them that we are just a little baby step away from winning. We need a little better defense and we need to get those one or two hits with runners on. When you ‘re winning, you get the breaks, and when you’re losing, you don’t, so that makes it tough. These kids are so resilient and have been very tough all season. It’s been a hard season with a number of one- run losses. But, they always come back out giving it a 100% effort.” True to her form, Gelmetti had great control and yielded one walk with five strikeouts. Centerfielder Mary Kate Flannery led the Blue Devils with three bunt singles and senior leftfielder Ali Bennett col- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times lected two hits. NOT THIS TIME…Blue Devil junior catcher Lauren Musacchia was on top of Linden shortstop Vickie Berardi her game as she slapped a timely tag on a scoring minded Tiger. Linden provided the power by pummeling a prevailed, 3-0. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 29, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield School Boosters Association Presents 36th Annual Scholarship Awards to 18 High School Senior Athletes

The Westfield Boosters Association able Senior Award in bowling, along Butts, son of Jamie Thiel and Harold This year’s recipient, Angela Rricci, She will attend Cook College at Rutgers. a Peer Minister in St. Helens Youth (WBA) presented its 36th Annual “Stu- with being selected 2002-03 high school Butts. Brian earned six varsity letters in daughter of Denise and Rich Ricci, com- Marge and Bob Brewster presented an Ministry group. She will attend Boston dent Athlete” scholarships to 18 high Bowler of the Year, football and baseball, peted in cross-country. She was the win- award in their name, which has been University. school senior athletes at the Westwood Sectional Champion, was captain of the foot- ner of the UNICO’s True Grit Award for provided by their friends and family Jim Nicoll, presented the Jim Nicoll in Garwood on May 21. The awards First Team All-State, ball team and received perseverance and determination to members. The Brewsters, long time resi- Scholarship Award, established by the were presented in honor and/or memory First Team All-Area, the Most Valuable achieve an athletic goal, and a recipient dents and parents of four former WHS Friends of Westfield Track to honor him of coaches, athletes and boosters. and set WHS records Player Award. He was of the WBA for the courage, character athletes, have been long-time supporters for serving as their Financial Secretary. In addition, scholarships were donated with a 211 average and selected to the All- and leadership it takes to inspire others of the boosters and the local football, The award is given to a student athlete by Friends of Westfield Track; Friends a record 756 series. County First Team, to overcome adversity and do their best. basketball and baseball programs. The who has been committed to the cross of Girls Lacrosse; Westfield Basketball Rothstein was a All-Area First Team She was the Opinion/ recipient, Lisa country and track & field programs and Association; Taylor & Love Realtors; member of the Na- and has had an out- Editorial Editor of the Venezia, daughter of the community. Mr. & Mrs. Terry Kelly; the Family of tional Honor Society, standing baseball sea- Hi’s Eye, a member of Matt Rothstein Ann and Michael The recipient, Sara Ackerman, the Louis Kessler; the Family of Greta Tri-President of the Brian Butts son. He will be attend- the WHS Key Club, the Venezia, earned nine daughter of Susan and Louis Ackerman, Schoenemann; Friends of Tom Shields; American Red Cross Club and volunteer ing Widener University. WHS Women’s Stud- varsity letters and was earned seven varsity Friends and Family of Marge and Bob at Children’s Specialized Hospital. He Cathy McGarry, in honor her father ies Club, the National elected captain of the letters in cross coun- Brewster; two scholarships in honor of will attend the University of Maryland. Peter Houlihan, a past Boosters mem- Honor Society, French volleyball, basketball try, indoor track and John Byrne, donated by the Byrne fam- George Kapner presented the Megan ber very active with the Westfield Soc- National Honor Soci- and softball teams. spring track. She was ily; and two in honor of Peter Houlihan, Kelley Scholarship Award, which was cer Association, presented The Peter ety, an Edward J. Venezia received the voted cross country donated by an individual booster. presented to the boosters in 1988 in Houlihan Memorial Awards, donated Bloustein Distin- Coaches Award in vol- Angela Ricci Lisa Venezia and indoor track team Selection criteria consisted of athletic memory of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. by an individual booster member to a guished Scholar, Peer leyball and basketball, captain, MVP for in- achievements, scholastic performance, Terry Kelly who was a WHS student and male and female student athlete. Minister at St. Helen’s, counselor at was selected to represent WHS for the door track and has and leadership qualities. The scholar- a member of the girls’ soccer and bas- The male recipient, William Madden Sister Pat’s Cancer Camp and volunteer National Girls & Women in Sports Day been a recipient of nu- ship committee was made up of booster ketball teams. The recipient, Staci Spass, Schultz, the son of Kathy and Rick at Children’s Specialized Hospital. Ricci at Seton Hall and was honored as Female merous awards for di- Sara Ackerman members George Brucia, Tom the daughter of Susan Schultz, earned six let- will attend Princeton University. Scholar Athlete for WHS 2003. She will visional road races. Cusimano, Bill Meyer, Jim Nusse and and Robert Spass, was ters in soccer and la- Mrs. John Byrne presented The John attend Villanova University. Sara was a member of the National Scholarship Cahirman Bob Albino. Ath- a member of the Na- crosse and was captain Byrne Memorial Scholarships in memory Rita Kessler and her daughter Karen Honor Society, Women’s Study Club letic Director Ed Tranchina also reviewed tional Honor Society, of both teams. For soc- of John Byrne, a former WHS varsity Kessler-Horowitz presented the Louis and Wind Ensemble. She received the the applications. the French Club, Ad- cer, he was selected athlete in the late 70’s, to honor a male Kessler Memorial Scholarship, given Girl Scouts of America Gold Award, Special thanks were given to WBA vertising Editor for the Watchung Conference and female athlete who exhibited lead- in memory of Louis Kessler, an avid fan is a volunteer at Children’s Special- President Tom Madaras, the Westfield Hi’s Eye, and a volun- First Team, Union ership, determination, hustle, academic of Westfield athletics. Lou was an All- ized Hospital and a counselor for teens High School Athletic Department – es- teer and member of the County Soccer achievement and school and community State athlete at Hillside High School and adults with developmental dis- pecially Karen Steiner – and the Twig Executive Board Coaches Association involvement. and later competed in football, wres- abilities. She will attend New York Westfield coaches and guidance coun- of Children’s Special- First Team and was The male recipient, Daniel Kane, son Staci Spass Billy Schultz tling and lacrosse at Temple and West University. selors. ized Hospital. named to play in the of Suzanne and Leo Kane, earned five Chester University. This scholarship Wendy Schoenemann, the mother of Tom Hornish, representing the Friends Spass earned seven letters in two state All Star Game in December. In letters in soccer and la- was given to a varsity athlete who was Greta, presented the first Greta of Westfield Track, presented the Walter sports, four in soccer and three in la- lacrosse, he was selected as First Team crosse and was elected a hard working team player with strong Schoenemann Memorial Scholarship, an Clarkson Honorary Award, given to crosse, and was elected captain of both All-Gibbs Division and was a leading captain of both teams. character. award given by the Schoenemann fam- honor the renowned coach of the teams. For soccer, she was selected First scorer. He has been a volunteer in Habi- In soccer, he was se- The recipient, William Masket, the ily in memory of their daughter, to be Westfield cross-coun- Team All-Conference, Group 4 All-State tat for Humanity and will attend Whittier lected Second Team son of Elaine and Steven Masket, was an awarded annually to a girls soccer player try and track teams. The and Second Team All-Area and received College. All-Union County; in outstanding student at the top of his of whom it can be best said was a great recipient, Kathleen the Coaches Award her senior year. She The female recipient, Ashley Kent, lacrosse, Second Team class. He was a member of the National teammate. Salmon, the daughter had been one of the top scorers over the the daughter of Mary and Ronald Kent, All Gibbs Division and Honor Society (Treasurer), National The recipient, Megan Connors, the of Karen and James, past two seasons on the lacrosse team. participated in soccer and lacrosse and nominated for the Latin Honor Society, daughter of Fran and was a member of the She will attend Miami of Ohio. lettered six times – WHS male Union National Merit com- Dan Kane Kevin Connors, has National Honor Soci- Ed Tranchina presented The Toni three in soccer and County Scholar Ath- mended student and an been a standout goal- ety, taking demanding Bristol Award given in honor of Toni three in lacrosse. She lete, and the Walter A. Gardell Award. Edward J. Bloustein keeper as well as Tri- college preparatory Bristol, a volunteer coach in lacrosse, was elected captain of He was a member of the National Honor Distinguished Scholar. Captain and MVP. She Kathleen Salmon courses, and was Spe- girls’ soccer and girls’ basketball. The both teams. In soccer, Society, nominated for Edward J. He has been president was selected All- cial Projects Editor of recipient, Gil Arbitsman, the son of she was selected First Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Award, of Model UN and a del- County First Team, the Hi’s Eye. She has been a member of Sheraine and Yossi Arbitsman, was a Team All-Union board member and volunteer of Junior egate at the NJ Gover- Watchung Conference the French Club, the Women’s Studies member of the National Honor Society County, First Team Twigs Children’s Specialized Hospital, nors School of Interna- First Team and Sec- Club, WHS Action Corps, a volunteer at and Spanish Honor Society and an Ed- All-Central Jersey, and counselor at Sister Pat’s Cancer tional Studies. William Masket ond Team All-State Overlook Hospital and was voted Most ward J. Bloustein distinguished scholar. Second Team All- Camp. He will attend The University of Masket has been a Megan Connors and named Union Valuable Senior Runner. He had been involved Ashley Kent State, was selected to Richmond. four-year member of the varsity bowling County Tournament MVP. She has been Salmond has earned varsity letters in with the Junior Friends play in the Senior Showcase Tourna- The female recipient, Jessica Lee, team and was captain and Most Valuable a Peer Minister in the St. Helens Youth cross country, indoor and outdoor track of the Westfield Sym- ment and received the MVP Senior daughter of Sally and Charley Lee, has Player. He was selected First Team All- Ministry group and will attend North and her teammates voted her cross-coun- phony, Model UN, and Award. participated in indoor track and spring Conference in the 10th, 11th and 12th Carolina State University. try captain. She will attend Wesleyan as a tutor with Congre- Kent was a member of the National track and was named grades and Individual Conference Cham- Leo Kane (Booster President Elect) University in the fall. gation Beth Israel reli- Honor Society and has been a Peer Min- captain of both teams, pion and a State Finals qualifier. assisted in the presentation of The Ex- Roger Love and his daughter Tracey gious school and a del- ister in St. Helen’s Youth Ministry group. earning five varsity let- Masket has been involved in raising ecutive Committee Award, given on (WHS class of ’84) presented the Alumni egate at American Le- She will be continuing her education at ters. She was selected funds for the Autism Research Cam- behalf of the 50 active Scholarship donated by Taylor and Love gion Boys State. He Hobart and William Smith College. All-County First Team paign and volunteering at Saturdays in booster members to a Realtors and given by the Roger Love earned eight letters in Gil Arbitsman Richard Shields presented The Tho- 4x400 and the Star- Motion and the Daniel Jordan Fiddle student athlete whose family that has graduated a family mem- soccer, lacrosse and mas Shields Memorial Award, in Ledger’s Gutsy Effort Foundation programs to benefit autistic hard work, dedication ber from WHS and participated in var- wrestling and was captain of the lacrosse memory of Tom Shields who was a long of the Year. She was a children, adolescents and adults. He and leadership was in- sity athletics for four generations. The team. Gil will be attending Drew Uni- time member of the boosters, an avid fan member of the National was instrumental in persuading State dicative of what high recipient, Matt Rothstein, the son of versity. of WHS sports and the father of four Honor Society, French Senator Bagger to sponsor legislation Jessica Lee school athletes repre- Donna and Bruce Rothstein, earned six Gary Kehler – WHS Hall of Fame WHS athletes. The award is given to a National Honor Soci- requiring universal signage on public sent. varsity letters in baseball and bowling, former Athletic Director, football coach, senior athlete who demonstrated high ety, French and Key Clubs, Features restrooms to improve access for the The recipient, and was elected captain of the bowling wrestling coach and golf coach – pre- character, hard work, sportsmanship and Page Editor of the Hi’s Eye, and a volun- cognitively disabled. He will attend Daniel Driscoll, the team. 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Blue Devil Laxmen Crumble Motown-Beard Crimson, 13-6 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

something inspiring to his team dur- “I didn’t say much. I just said you ing halftime because the Blue Devils guys have to stop worrying about came out in the third quarter and yourselves and play hard. There were fired in three unanswered goals within no changes, nothing to do with X’s two-and-one-half minutes. By the and O’s,” said Benaquista. “It was end of the quarter, the Blue Devils just about doing the things we do outscored the Crimson, 7-2, to in- everyday, picking up ground balls, crease their lead to, 11-5. Also con- getting a little more intense, which I tributing to the success in the quarter think we did the second half. We had was Jay Sobala who made several some drops in the middle of the field blocks and interceptions to sway the and we corrected them in the second momentum in the Blue Devils’ favor. half. They shook off the rain and didn’t let it become a mental game with them.” Summit Laxmen Top Chris MacDonald scored the first

goal unassisted 42 seconds into the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils in UCT third quarter. Kane followed 47 sec- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERY PRODUCTIVE AT THE PLATE…Raider Josh Wexler, No. 17, had two WINNING THE FACE OFF…Blue Devil Chris MacDonald, No. 11, won 14 of After being nipped, 6-5, by onds later with an unassisted goal RBI, a single and a run scored against East Side. The Raiders defeated the East 19 face offs against Morristown-Beard. He also scored three goals and had an Westfield early in the season, the No. and MacDonald netted the third goal Side Red Raiders, 11-1, in five innings. assist. 3 Summit High School boys lacrosse a minute later. team thwarted a final quarter chal- Other than the success in scoring, lenge in the nick of time to top the one difference was that the Blue No. 4 Blue Devils, 4-3, in the Union Devils attacked the goal straight on Raiders Tune Up for Sections, Raiders Get 3rd; GL Girls, 2nd County Tournament at Kean Univer- instead of setting up a box offensive sity in Union on May 21. Senior Dan strategy that resulted in some bad Kane and junior Taylor Hogarth each passing in the first half. Level Red Raider Nine, 11-1 At NJ Group Section 2 Track scored a goal midway through the “We tried to isolate a little more, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 fourth quarter to make it close for the play more of a two-man game. The 11-5 Blue Devils. kids did a lot on their own. They took and Kyle Baker had a single, an RBI James Scalfaro stepped on the Highlander Mike Carmody dis- with a throw of 100’9” and Jessica Senior Billy Schultz netted the the ball and made hard moves toward and two runs scored. Chris mound for the 16-2 Raiders in the played his powerful kick to win the Talbot finished fifth in the 800 other Westfield goal in the first quar- the goal. In the rain, it’s tough be- D’Annunzio scored twice and singled fifth and retired all-three East Side 1,600 meters with a time of 4:31.53. meters with a time of 2:28.7. ter. Chris MacDonald and Hogarth cause a guy can slip and fall down,” and Josh Wexler had two RBI, a batters. Carmody grabbed his second gold At Roxbury, Blue Devil Mike each had an assist and goalie Dan explained Benaquista. single and a run scored. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 162 11 11 after crossing first in the 800 meters Woods cleared 12’6” to place third Kotch made 12 saves. Rob Schroeder Morristown-Beard 3 0 2 1 6 “We haven’t been hitting the ball East Side 010 00 1 with a time of 1:57.5 while GL’s in the pole vault and Mike Gorski made 10 saves for the 15-2 Westfield 4 0 7 2 13 as well as we were in the beginning Jeremy Pfund finished fifth at 2:02.8. cleared 11’6” to place fifth. Dave Hilltoppers. of the season lately. But today, it’s a Local State Sectional Carmody also placed second in the Ucciferri tossed the javelin 156’7” Summit 1210 4 Local State Sectional good sign,” said Homm. We hit the 400 meters with a time of 50.83. to place second in the event while Westfield 1002 3 ball like we had in the beginning of Baseball Tournaments: Highlander Anthony Abitante Dan Lynes finished third in the 800 Softball Tournaments: the season. I’m hoping that we can cleared 12’0” to take top honors in meters with a time of 2:00.28 and do the same thing tomorrow. We hit MAY 23: the pole vault and Kyle Pafford took Greg Whitney placed sixth in the Local High School MAY 22: NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 1 the ball hard. We hit the ball on the Linden 13, Plainfield 3 sixth with a height of 9’0”. Greg 400 meters at 51.66. Mika Cruz Roselle Park 1, Belvidere 0 ground. We hit line drives. We weren’t Junior Mike Loureiro tossed a four- Batejan placed third in the triple scored the Blue Devil girls’ only Golf Results: Becky Riccitelli struck out 17 popping up. Today, we saw a good hitter and struck out 10 for the 13-8 jump with a distance of 37’8.25” points by placing second in the long MAY 21: County Seaters and yielded just one pitcher and we hit him.” Tigers in the quarterfinals. and Travis DeLeon took fifth at jump with a distance of 15’10.5”. Westfield 213, St. Joseph 218 hit for the 20-1-1 Panthers. Erin Hensal singled and scored the first 37’2”. DeLeon also placed sixth in Raider run in the top of the first after Plainfield (9-12) 000 030 0 3 TOP 5 BOYS TEAMS: (Metuchen CC, par 36) Callahan singled and scored on a Linden 401 105 x 13 the long jump with a leap of 19’6.5” NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 Westfield: Ryan Shallcross, dropped infield fly. Wexler ripped an RBI single. In the and Colin Price took fifth in the shot 1. Elizabeth 85, 2. West Orange 68, 3. Adam Karnish and Jimmy Arbes second, Steve Horn walked and Kyle NORTH JERSEY PAROCHIAL A put with a shove of 41’8”. Joseph Randolph 65, 4. East Orange 54, 5. NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 3 Adams singled. Both advanced a base Delbarton 9, Union Catholic 0 Morristown 48 42, Michael Ivan 43, Tom DelDuca Cranford 1, Montville 0 Murphy finished sixth in the 400 44 on a wild pitch then Jared Montagna Adam Rusnock doubled for the hurdles with a time of 1:01.53 and NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 3 Christine Permoulie fanned nine only hit for the 11-10 Vikings. Mike 1. Morris Hills 97, 2. Parsippany Hills 55, St. Joseph: Nick Pessalone 39, tapped a dribbler that was overthrown GL’s 4x400 squad placed fifth with and tossed a three-hitter for the by the pitcher, allowing Horn and Loree tossed the one-hitter for the 3. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Phillipsburg Vince Gironda 41, Nick Passafiume Cranford Cougars and Kiera a time of 3:31.53. 44, 5. Mount Olive 40 Adams to score. Later, Urban bashed 22-4 Green Wave. 43, Adam Pasierski 47, Paul Salerno Zimmerman tripled and scored on Megs DiDario gave the High- NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 2 48 his three-run double to center and Union Catholic 000 000 0 0 Kelly McGovern’s RBI single. Delbarton 400 032 x 9 lander girls plenty of team points by 1. Parsippany 58, 2. Hanover Park 56, 3. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 181, scored when Chris Zidonick’s drive winning the 1,600 meters with a Governor Livingston 55, 4. Summit 48, NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 3 Union 190 to right field was dropped. time of 5:17.22, the 800 meters with 5. Dover 41 Roxbury 2, Union 1 East Side’s only run came in the Cranford 5, Nutley 3 (Suburban CC, par 36) Laura Maloney hit an RBI single a time of 2:18.68 and teaming with TOP 5 GIRLS TEAMS: SP-F: Jack Davis 40, Mike second when Carlos Silva walked Zack Bribiesca smacked a two-run Christine McCurdy, Moira Price and NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 for the 17-6 Union Farmers. and scored on Steve Couto’s RBI homer for the 16-7 Cougars and pitcher 1. Elizabeth 97, 2. Columbia 65, 3. East Sprung 46, Matt Hirschorn 47, Rob Christine Sidie to win the 4x400 Orange 61, 4. Randolph 53, 5. West Or- Maroney 48 NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 double to right-center. Brian Ciencin scattered five hits. relay with a time of 4:09.96. ange 51 Union: Melvin Sarmiento 42, Belleville 3, Linden 2 In the third inning, Montagna, who NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 Sidie also took second in the 3,200 NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 3 Matt Mogelesky 47, Tim Hooy 48, Ann Mularz had a triple and a walked, scored on Baker’s sacrifice to Morristown 4, Union 2 meters at 11:49.67 and fifth in the 1. Morris Knolls 105, 2. Montville 93, 3. Jeff Thomas 53 single for the 15-6 Linden Tigers. right and D’Annunzio, who singled, Shawn Hirsch drilled a two-run 1,600 at 5:31.26. McCurdy finished Warren Hills 49, 4. Morris Hills 47, 5. NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 2 scored on Hensal’s chopper to left. double and John Murphy tapped an second in the 400 hurdles at 1:06.77 Scotch Plains-Fanwood, West Morris 43 Caldwell 10, A. L. Johnson 0 Zidonik singled and scored on RBI single in the seventh inning for and third in the 400 meters at 1:01.8 NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 2 See it all on the Web! Kristen Schindler pitched a six- Montagna’s sacrifice to left in the fourth the 16-10-1 Colonials. John Loria and the 100 hurdles at 16.73. Margy 1. Hanover Park 97, 2. Governor Livingston 68, 3. Summit 61, 4. Caldwell inning perfect game for the 25-2 inning and Baker singled and scored whacked a two-run homer for the 16- Goodspeed took fifth in the javelin 47.5, 5. Hillside 34 www.goleader.com Caldwell Chiefs. on Wexler’s ground out in the fifth. 6 Union Farmers.

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Pitcher Lisa Westfield stirred up more action in tennis team topped the Union Farm- least three on Tuesday.” Forstenhauser held the Blue Devils the fourth. Senior Lisa Venezia drilled ers, 5-0, in the quarterfinals of the Head Coach George Kapner said, to eight hits while walking four and a grounder behind second. Flannery North 2, Group 4 State Sectional “I was very proud of the team Thurs- striking out no one. stepped to the plate, pushed a bunt to Tournament on May 12 and the West day. Everyone did his job. As far as “I think the pitching went alright third and Guerriero moved to first on a Orange Mountaineers, 4-1, in the the finals go, Livingston should be a today and the defense outside of walk to load them up, but Forstenhauser semifinals on May 14 in Westfield to coin flip. Three of the four lost points those errors played well,” said prevailed on a questionable interfer- advance for the finals to face formi- in previous games were three set Gelmetti. “The drops have really been ence call to end the inning. dable Livingston. matches.” working well for me lately, so I threw The next scoring incident occurred The match with the Mountaineers With a victory over Livingston, a lot of those and they went right in the sixth with one out when Jen began at Tamaques Park, the usual the Blue Devils will have become over. As a whole, a young team like Frost singled and Flannery tapped a location of Westfield’s home sectional champions and will con- ours is going to make mistakes but bunt single. Forstenhauser mean- matches. However, due to unexpected tinue on to group finals in Mercer we have been playing a lot better all while got her groove back serving up Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times rain, the match had to be relocated County, to be played today. around, particularly when we see a two fly balls. FIRING A 2-HITTER…Blue Devil pitching ace Lauren Gelmetti held the and postponed an hour, to continue MAY 13: team for the second time.” “She just kept throwing it right offensive minded Tigers to two hits. Westfield miscues led to a, 3-0, Linden High at Westfield Indoor Tennis Club. NORTH SECTION 2 GROUP 4 Without a hit, the Tigers scored in over the plate to me and that’s were School victory in Westfield on May 20. “I was very pleased with our over- QUARTERFINALS: all performance,” said senior Cap- Westfield 5, Union 0 the top of the first when Sara Melanie I needed it to bunt, so I hit it,” said First singles: Rich Moran d. Chris reached first on a outfield miscue, Bennett. “Today it’s my birthday, so tain David Eisenberg, who triumphed Bartosh, 6-2, 6-4 advanced to second and scored on an it felt good. I’m really happy.” easily over his opponent Eric Lesser, Second singles: Dave Eisenberg d. RBI sacrifice fly by Rachel Hanns. Bennett and Musacchia both Saint Bart’s Oldtimers Mens 6-1, 6-2. “West Orange is a solid Chris Rozkowski, 6-0, 6-0 team and this was a must-win situa- Third singles: Alec Jaslow d. Steve The Blue Devils were the aggres- singled in the bottom of the seventh, Dinnerman, 6-1, 6-1 sors in the bottom of the second. but the outcome proved once again Softball League Results: tion. We came in to the new environ- First doubles: Doug Shineman and Junior catcher Lauren Musacchia disappointing. ment at Westfield Indoor Tennis Club Adam Gerckens d. Brian Banks and Brian walked then advanced to second on a “I just wanted to try to get some- ANGELS DIVISION: Michaels kept the game close until and yet maintained a very high level Costello, 6-2, 6-0 the St. Edwards team broke through of focus, even with the strange cir- Second doubles: Brian Kender and sacrifice bunt by third baseman Lisa thing started,” said Bennett. “I knew (As of May 23:) Alex Wasserman d. Steve Faulks and E. Venetia. With two out, Flannery laid if I did, it would probably ignite a TEAM W L with four runs in the fourth and fifth cumstances.” J. Aguas, 6-3, 6-1 down a bunt and junior Jessica spark for our team. As in past games, St. Anne 1 0 innings to put the game out of reach. The Blue Devils were scheduled St. Edward 1 0 NORTH SECTION 2 GROUP 4 Guerriero walked. A bouncer to our problem is just finishing it when St. Blaise 0 1 Ben LoBrace and Russel Voorhees to play the finals Tuesday, May 20 in SEMIFINALS: Forstenhauser snuffed out the threat. we have runners on. We had enough St. James 0 1 led the Eddie brigade with three hits Millburn against long time rival Westfield 4, West Orange 1 Linden seized a 2-0 lead in the hits today, but we just didn’t get the St. Thomas 0 1 each. Lobrace and Kenneth Broyles Livingston. Previously this season, First singles: Alan Williams (WO) d. had three RBI also. Rookie Anthony Livingston won both of their dual Rich Moran, 6-4, 6-2 third without a hit on a leadoff walk job done.” SAINTS DIVISION: Second singles: Dave Eisenberg (W) to leftfielder Sara Melanie who later Linden 101 100 0 3 TEAM W L Radice pitched a great game for the matches against the Blue Devils. Still, d. Eric Lesser, 6-1, 6-2 scored on an infield miscue. The Westfoeld 000 000 0 0 St. Joseph 1 0 winners. Pat Nigro led St. Mike with Westfield has had no doubt that they Third singles: Alec Jaslow (W) d. St. Jude 1 0 four hits. Al Antoine, Tom Kucin and would be able to really put it all Bob Arowosaye, 6-3, 6-1 St. Louis 1 0 Steve Pirella had multiple hits also. together to defeat the Lancers. First doubles: Doug Shineman and St. Michael 0 1 Adam Gerckens (W) d. Mark Byon and John DeMarco Honored St. Patrick 0 1 Nick Barratucci took the loss for St. “I feel confident that this team is Matt Cohen, 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 Opening Day – St. Edward 16, St. Mike. peaking at the right time in the Second doubles: Brian Kender and With Multiple Awards season,” said first singles junior Alex Wasserman (W) d. Jeff Lesser and Michael 7 St. Louis 10, St. Blaise 8 Mark Lava, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4) The fans showed up in force. St. This game was decided in the fifth Richie Moran. “Although inning when St. Louis put up a five spot. Steve Pietrucha and Tony Blue Thunder Strikes Dziedzic led the winners with three hits each. Rob Stratton led the Louie’s Soccer Dragons, 5-0 with five RBI. Ken Blaes, Steve Four days after beating the Middlesex Polak, Gerry Riepe and Tom Straniero Dragons 5-0, the Blue Thunder of the had multiple hits for the Blaisers. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Asso- Howie Bialos pitched a great game ciation U-12 division faced them again for the win and struck out three on May 22 and the results were the Blaisers. same as the Blue Thunder came out on St. Anne 13, St. Patrick 12 top, 5-0. The Thunder completely con- Kevin Woodring and Dennis Vuono trolled the game as they out-shot the led the winners with three hits apiece John DeMarco of Plainfield was honored with numer- Dragons 21-6. and Keith Gibbons pitched in with Matt Bonner and Andrew Smith ous CompanyAwards at the Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- four RBI. Marty Marks and Gibbons shared the goaltending duties and faced hit dingers in the winning effort. kerage Ceremony held recently in NYC, a mere three shots apiece as the de- Jack Lynch scored Karl Grossmann fense cleared the ball while the for- on a sacrifice for the win. Marv John received the coveted Coldwell Banker Elite Des- wards kept it in their opponent’s end. ignation, which is reserved for the Top 1% of all Coldwell Scherb and Jimmy Hoelzel had three Marc Fusillo, Mark Koransky, Mike hits each for the losing squad. Hoelzel Banker Associates nationwide. In addition, John was recog- Roth, Billy Johnston, Danny Rodriguez, Colin Grimm and Denzyl led the Pats with three RBI. nized for being the Top Producer in his Office as measured by Amankwah combined to form a suffo- David B. Corbin (From Union County Tournament) for The Westfield Leader and The Times the total number of Buyer Controlled Sales and for the total cating defense. Diamondbacks Dump Blue Devils Brian Kender, left, and Alex Wasserman (Second Doubles) number of closed units. DeMarco brought more buyers to the Thunder boy Jordan Beckett notched the hat trick as he scored three times. closing table than any other agent in the Westfield office. SP-F Braves, 6-0 Danny Gore chipped in with two goals. The Diamondbacks of the Scotch Blue Devils Netmen Capture A twenty-year veteran in the Real Estate business (18 Meanwhile, Greg Bencivengo, Joseph Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball As- years with Coldwell Banker), John achieved the NJAR Circle Del Prete, Reid Miller and Chris McManus did an outstanding job of sociation major division outlasted a Section 2, Group 4 Net Title of Excellence Gold designation for his remarkable success in pressuring the Dragon’s goal. They com- very tough Braves team, 6-0, on May 2002. Consistently ackowledged as one of the finest agents bined speed, outstanding ball control 21. Diamondbacks pitcher Jimmy The 19th-ranked Westfield High Moran turned the tables on Lancer Burke hurled a one-hitter. School boys tennis team seemed to Brandon Lang, winning, 6-3, 6-1. in the area, John has made significant contributions to his and crisp passing to keep the ball in the offensive end of the field all game long. The pitching has been outstanding have peaked at the right time by Lang had beaten Moran on May 24, community through his work with Aids research and Plainfield all season as this was the second one- toppling the 10th-ranked Livingston 3-6, 7-6, 6-3. Second doubles part- redevelopment. hitter in three games for the D’Backs. Lancers, 3-2, to capture the NJSIAA ners, Brian Kender and Alec Shults Places 39th Burke went the distance as he re- North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Wasserman, gained revenge in the “John DeMarco is not only a great agent,” stated Michael corded 11 Ks and only one walk. crown in Summit on May 20. The finals with a 6-4, 6-4 win over An- Scott, the Office Manager, “he is a terrific person and makes In MAC Golf The Braves also had good pitching Blue Devils, who upped their record drew Kurland and Neil Uffner. The everyone else around him better” Scott said. as they held the D’Backs to six hits. to 18-4, advanced to the Group 4 Lancer pair stopped Kender and DOYLESTOWN, PA – Lou Shults, The Diamondbacks had to rely on a 2001 graduate of Scotch Plains- semifinals to be played at Mercer Wasserman in three sets on May 24. Mr. DeMarco entered the real estate business after a num- timely hitting and aggressive base County Park in West Windsor. Fanwood High School and a sopho- running to manufacture runs. NJ Section 2, Group 4: ber of successful entrepreneurial ventures. He is an accom- more at Delaware Valley College, fin- Last year, the Lancers blanked the First singles: Rich Moran (W) d. Bran- plished performer and recently received rave reviews from ished tied for 39th with a 255 in the Mitch McNamara poked two hits. Blue Devils, 5-0, for the title and, on don Lang, 6-3, 6-1 Joseph Del Prete, Lou Mazzella, Todd the NY Times for a cabaret show he produced and starred in. Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) May 24, the Lancers defeated Second singles: Calvin Chou (L) d. Golf Championships held at the Weiner and Courtney Bifani chipped Westfield, 4-1, in a regular-season Dave Eisenberg, 6-3, 6-4 in with a hit apiece. Weiner scored Third singles: Alec Jaslow (W) d. You can reach John at the Westfield Office of Coldwell Shawnee Country Club on April 27. match. Alec Jaslow dominated Alex Alex Shu, 6-0, 6-2 Banker - the #1 Coldwell Banker Office in the NY Metro The Delaware Valley College golf twice while Mazzella, McNamara, Shu, 6-3, 6-0, at third singles for the First doubles: Jason Gelman and team went 6-1 in head-to-head meets Bifani and Philip Rosenkrantz each only Blue Devil victory. Jaslow con- Alexi Kavourakis (L) d. Doug Shineman area for seventeen consecutive years. Call or email him at scored once. Dan Gilman, Chris tinued his dominance of Shu in the and Adam Gerckens, 6-1, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 and placed second in the MAC tour- (7-5) ColdwellBankerMoves.com. nament. Shults finished with an 87.3 Fortunato, Brian Kahn and Danny sectional finals by recording a 6-0, 6- Jones helped out with a solid perfor- Second doubles: Brian Kender and Paid Bulletin Board average for the season. 2 victory. Alex Wasserman (W) d. Andrew Kurland mance in the field. 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Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI 209 CENTRAL AVENUE International President’s Premier WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 NJAR Circle of Excellence Gold Level: 1997-2002 (908) 233-5555, EXT.189 Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 e mail: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Page 15 Union County Sr. 50+ Men’s Golf Pro Explains Hitting Ball Softball League Results: Buried in Bunker Near Green By MICHAEL KIERNER the sand just behind the ball. It will Comcast 22, Union Center National contributed two hits. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times feel as if you are chopping a block of Bank 9 Il Giordino Ristorante 14, Haven You have just hit a great looking wood with a hatchet, quickly cock- Bill Mirto, Patrick Sarullo and short iron and the ball lands in the ing and un-cocking your wrist. Dom Deo each had four hits for Savings Bank 8 Vic Blyskal led the winners with bunker. You cringe because you know The downward blow will dig the Comcast. Bill Reichle, Karl three hits and great defense in the what you might find. The ball is ball out but with reduced backspin. Grossmann and Charles Lehman buried in the sand, a lie that is more With reduced backspin you will need contributed three hits apiece. Mirto outfield. Dave Levine contributed with a couple of hits, including a frequently called a fried egg. to play for lots of roll. Remember, and Grossmann whacked homers. three run homerun. Most golfers attack this shot with just get out of the bunker and try to Dan D’Arcy, Bill Koegel, Sal La the wrong technique and watch the make the putt. You are trying to save Bella, Bob Renaud and Alan 50+ DIVISION 1: ball barely move. There is a correct a stroke to reduce your score. Schachman had two hits for the (As of May 24) way to dig out a buried ball and get it TEAM W L Michael Kierner is the Head Teach- Bankers. Comcast Cablevision 5 2 on the green. This shot will not be ing Professional at Shackamaxon Nilsen Detective Agency 22, Nilsen Detective Agency 5 2 close to the hole but it will be on the Country Club. For more information Antone’s Pub & Grill 4 2 Antone’s Pub & Grill 8 green. about lessons, please call (908) 233- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Irish Pub 4 3 You need to start with your set up. Bruce Bilotti led Nilsen with five Awnings Galore 2 5 3989. Shackamaxon Golf Pro Michael Kierner hits. Jerry Barrett, Frank Chiampe You have to aim your body slightly 50+ DIVISION 2: closed to the target. This means you and Joe Salerno tapped three hits TEAM W L apiece. Jorge Barka and Ron Ivory The Office 4 2 are aiming to the right of the hole for homered for Nilsen. Northwestern Mutual 4 3 a right-handed golfer. Next turn the OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 1 - 1-4 PM M & J Roofing 3 3 clubface closed to the target line. The Office 28, Crest Refrigera- Union Center National Bank 2 4 This set up is opposite of how you tion 2 Crest Refrigeration 0 7 play a normal sand shot. It is impor- 443 Hillside Avenue, Mountainside, NJ Tony Zarvos poked five hits for the SUPER SENIORS 60+ DIVISION: tant because you want the club to dig Office and Ken Dunbar pitched bril- TEAM W L down to the ball and push it out. liantly. Bill Hinkle, Chip Weiss and Creative Industries 4 1 Il Giordino’s Restaurante 4 1 During the swing, imagine your Zarvos hammered homers. L.A. Law 3 1 sand wedge is a hatchet. Pick it up M & J Roofing 21, Northwestern Legg Mason 1 4 with a quick wrist cock, then swing Mutual Network 14 Haven Savings 0 5 down and drive the leading edge into Ed Malko and Ed Mc Colgan led the Roofers with three hits each. Comcast 31, Irish Pub 15 FSPY Girls’ Gymnasts Tie Comcast cracked 35 hits and The Pub had 20. Steve Pietrucha (HR) For First in State Meet and Frank Bender (3 HR) bashed four hits and had seven RBI apiece. The hosting Fanwood-Scotch Plains Also in 9-and-under, Alivia DeMaria Frank Pepe (4 hits, HR), Tom YMCA (FSPY) gymnastic team was took silver on unevens, fourth on beam Straniero (4 hits, HR, 6 RBI) and crowned co-champions with Montclair and fifth on vault. Kelsey Herbig got Brian Williams (4 hits) added to the in the Girls Gymnastic League 2003 second on vault. Sarah VanBuskirk took production. Barney Tracey led the “C” Division State Championships on third on vault and beam and fourth on Pub with three hits. May 4. FSPY and Montclair totaled floor. Union Center National Bank 26, M 87.85 points each followed by South In the 10-11 group, Samantha & J Roofing 16 Brunswick Y at 83.2 and South Moun- Mazzucco won the all-around, took sec- The Bankers scored 16 runs in the tain Y at 80.2. ond on beam, fifth on floor and received In the 9-and-under group, FSPY gym- state honors on vault and unevens. first inning. Jim D’Arcy, Bill Koegel, nasts won the top-three all-around hon- Victoria Shack took second on vault, Sal LaBella and Lionel Genello all ors. Marissa Mastrocola won gold in the fourth on the floor and sixth on beam. had multiple hits. all-around, vault, uneven bars and floor In the 12+ group, Julia Capodicasa Northwestern Mutual Network 29, exercise and silver on the balance beam. won the unevens and took seventh on The Office 14 Olivia Dunham took silver in the all- floor. Alina Chabas took third on beam Every player on the Network had around, gold on the beam, bronze on the and 10th on floor. Patty Matejek placed at least two hits and two runs scored. floor and fourth on the vault and unevens. sixth on unevens and 10th on vault. Dennis Baker, Bob Bierman, Ed Mc Melissa Frusco took bronze in the all- Elizabeth Kent placed eighth on beam Breathtaking . . . Colgan, Tom Murray and Rich around and unevens. and floor. Polonitza each homered. Almost 2 Acres of Country Oasis on One of Area’s Most Elegant Streets Nilsen Detective Agency 13, Aw- This historic 1875 Colonial-Victorian features five bedrooms, and two and a half baths plus a carriage nings Galore 11 Cardinals Take Over First house with full bath, heating and central air conditioning. Set back from the street on stunning Outstanding defensive plays ruled, but Nilsen produced key hits in the private grounds with huge pines, shade trees and flowering perennials, this home captures the beauty closing innings. In Westfield Majors and light of the surroundings with oversized windows, spacious proportions, and high ceilings. A flow perfect for entertaining, it boasts two fireplaces, fine pine paneling, a screened-in porch, and so Antone’s Pub & Grill 25, Crest The Cardinals won twice last week to Sheehan also added big hits to lead a Refrigeration 5 take over first place in the Westfield balanced offense. Hearon, Anderson much more. The separate carriage house is a highlight of the estate and may be used as a professional Irish Pub 20, Awnings Galore 5 Majors Baseball standings. The Cards and Mucci shared the pitching. office (zoning allows one employee), studio, or guest house. beat the White Sox, 5-4, behind the pitch- In other action, the Dodgers beat the Creative Industries 18, Legg Ma- ing of David Pusar, Michael Forgash and Yankees, 7-3, behind the pitching of Offered at $1,299,000 Taxes: $7,717 (2002) son 7 Greg Mucci. Mucci. Kevin Hearon, Chris Jenkins and Michael Lessner. Creative banged 25 hits. Ray James Diddell and Robbie Anderson each Lessner also banged a big home run Cozzarelli, Charles Lehman and Don drove in runs for the Cardinals. and Dan Russo had a key double. Matt Wende Devlin Gates Robertson had three hits each. Dick The Cardinals also knocked off the Isabella had a double off the fence in a DiMuro, Art Kopacz, Ed Malko, Bill Mets as Michael Clark belted a round losing effort. Historic Homes Specialist Ritchie and Alan Schulman each tripper and Andy Flood and Chris The White Sox beat the Yankees, 4- Direct Line: 908-233-5989 3, behind the pitching of Todd Saunders and Matt Woods. Neil Amato banged a NJAR Circle of Excellence: Bronze Level 2002 Lax Day Planned to Celebrate long home run to lead the offense. [email protected] STANDINGS (As of May 24): TEAM W L T 25 Years of Westfield Lacrosse Cardinals 9 5 0 Dodgers 8 5 1 White Sox 7 5 2 The Westfield Lacrosse Club is plan- “While the girls’ program is rela- Yankees 7 6 1 ning a day of lacrosse games and ac- tively new, there have already been Mets 6 8 0 WESTFIELD OFFICE • 600 NORTH AVENUE W. • 908-233-0065 tivities to celebrate the silver anniver- notable successes. The enthusiasm and Orioles 2 12 0 sary of lacrosse in Westfield on Satur- growth at the youth level bodes well for day, June 14. The events, which start at the future,” said Lois Hely, who was 1 p.m. at Kehler Stadium and Edison involved in starting the girls’ team. Intermediate School, will include youth The Lax Day celebration will bring Hye-Young Choi games and contests of lacrosse skill for together present youth and high school younger boys and girls. players with alumni of both the boys’ #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2002 Over the years, Westfield graduates and girls’ teams. While the men have NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award have continued their lacrosse careers at played an alumni game for about 20 Gold: 1987-2001, Platinum: 2002 schools including Harvard, Dartmouth, years, this is the first women’s alumni Visit me at my website: Rutgers and the University of Virginia. game. For the youth players, games of The program boasts numerous colle- lacrosse skills will be available, with www.Realtor.com giate All Americans and college and prizes donated by Leading Edge La- www.coldwellbankermoves.com/hye-young.choi high school coaches. crosse, Lax.com, Longstreth Women’s email: [email protected] “Westfield lacrosse has risen to a Sports, Sports Her Way, the New Jer- Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! level beyond our wildest dreams thanks sey Pride and STX. There will also be to the dedications of hundreds of play- an appearance by Louie the Lion, the ers, coaches and volunteers,” remarked Mascot of the New Jersey Pride profes- Mark Ciarrocca, a captain of Westfield sional lacrosse team. High School’s first varsity team in 1978. For further information about events, With the beginning of the girls’ youth program in 1995 and the high school please contact Tom Castellone on (908) team in 1997, the program is now com- 654-4050 or via email: plete. [email protected] Margaret Maguire Receives Numerous Awards

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently recog- nized outstanding performances at their Awards Ceremony held in NYC. Margaret Maguire of the Westfield office of Coldwell Banker received numerous arards in recognition of her achievements in 2002. Margaret qualified for the prestigious Presidents Elite designation-reserved for the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker agents nationwide. In addition she was named the “Star of Excellence” in her office, an award based on a combination of sales production, company support and customer service. Margaret attributes her success to having 16 years of experience and with being part of the area’s premier office. Westfield . . . Classic center hall Colonial in “The Gardens”. 5 BR, 3 full and 2 half BTHS. New custom Newly Listed . . . Beautiful, charm, 4 BR Col home w/ many updts. New gourmet EIK w/ granite cntrs, kitchen w/ granite counters, handcrafted cabinets, subzero, 6 burner Viking stove, oven & hood. Grand maple cabinets w/cider finish. Newer 2 ½ BTH. LR w/frpl, bay wndw seat FDR w/bi corner cupboards, “Our clients expect proactive full service,” explained Maguire. size LR w/ frplc & French doors to brick patio w/ electric awning. 3rd fl teen/au pair suite, spacious RR, den opens to Florida RM and paver patio. MBR suite/full BTH, wlk-in closet, Playrm, 2 CG and much “My objectives is to provide for my clients in a way that CAC, 4 zn HWBB & Steam HT, 2 CG & fenced rear yard. WSF2357 $999,000 more. Walk to school and town. $699,900 helps them meet their goals,” she continued. You can reach Maguire at the Westfield office, the #1 Westfield Office Coldwell Banker Office in the NY Metropolitan area for 17 209 Central Avenue consecutive years, or email her at ColdwellBankerMoves.Com 908-233-5555, ext. 169 Paid Bulletin Board Direct Line: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, May 29, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Recreation Events Commerce Bank Opens Summer Parks Program: Par- the sister. The fee is $40 for residents ents can register their children for and $45 for non-residents. the parks program in the municipal Kickball: This sport, which is open Talking Business Store In Scotch Plains building, room 113. The program, for children ages 4 and 5,will be held SCOTCH PLAINS — Construc- refreshments, music and entertain- open to children ages 6 to 12, con- at Kramer Manor Park on Wednes- tion continues on Commerce Bank’s ment for all who attend. sists of daily activities, contests, days from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. The new Scotch Plains store in anticipa- The recognizable prototype de- trips, games and more. The pro- session will run from July 9 to August tion of a Saturday, June 7 grand sign of the store - including the open, gram will run from June 30 to 13. Regestration begins on June 8 for opening. The store, located at Park airy interior, the bank’s free coin- August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. residents at a price of $30 and June 16 Avenue and Mountain Road, is the counting penny arcade, and easily Summer Small Fry Program: for non-residents at a cost of $35. ninth Commerce location to open in accessible ATM machine underscores This daily park program, for ages 3 Maracas I, II and Maracas Solas: Union County. the unique Commerce Bank retail to 5, will be held at Farley Park from Summer sessions offered for ages 3 Commerce traditionally donates banking experience. Monday through Friday, starting to 5. Learn the basics of the Spanish to a local organization at every new Commerce Bank currently has as- June 30 to August 8. There are two language. store opening and will do so in Scotch sets exceeding $18 billion and, in sessions being offered, the morning Basketball Clinic: For children Plains during the ceremonial ribbon 2002, achieved a deposit increase of session is from 9 a.m. to noon and in kindergarten through the third cutting. This initial donation will be 43 percent and earnings per share the afternoon session is from 1 p.m. grade. Clincis will be held Tues- the first example of the bank’s com- growth of 39 percent. Maintaining to 4 p.m. The department can only days, July 1 to August 5 at Kramer mitment to the newest community in an aggressive expansion pace, Com- register 20 children for each ses- Manor Courts. Kindergarten its network. merce Bank is working toward a sion. (You may not register your through first graders play from 6 to The involvement in the local com- total asset goal of $50 billion and a child for both sessions until the reg- 7 p.m. and second through third munity will continue the very next branch network of 515 offices by istration period is over.) The fee is graders play from 7 to 8 p.m. The CONGRATULATIONS...The Anthony James Construction team are recog- day, June 8, as Commerce personnel 2007. Commerce has been recog- $45 per person. fee is $30 for residents and $35 for nized as a winner of the 2003 Big 50 awards. will participate in the Scotch Plains nized for its leadership with awards Manners Matter: This program, non-residents. Annual Family Festival at the Town that include Business Week’s “50 open for children ages 7 to 12, will Summer Science Club: Held at Centre on Park Avenue. Top Performing Companies of the be held on Saturday at the Towne the Towne House in Green Forest Anthony James Construction The June 7 grand opening, free S&P 500,” Philadelphia magazine’s House in Green Forest Park from 9 Park, Monday through Friday, from and open to the public, runs from 9 “Great Places to Work,” “Best In a.m. to 11 a.m. The program will August 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Honored With Distinctive Award a.m. until 2 p.m. Highlights under Remote Banking” by Microbanker educate the students on building The science club is open to chldren the outdoor tents set up for the grand and “50 Best of the Best” for Service self esteem, proper protocol and form ages 7 to 12. The fee is $105 per WESTFIELD — Our local builder ous sizes that have taken the lead in opening include: games, free food, by Fast Company, among others. etiquette in several settings. The fee person. Please register after June 8. Anthony Cerami from Anthony James raising the industry standards. is $30 for residents and $35 for non- Tennis Lessons: Open to chil- construction was recognized this month “It’s an honor to receive such an residents. dren ages 7 to 9 and children 10 to in Remodeling Magazine as a winner award,” said Mr. Cerami, President of Babysitting Course: The one- 13. Registration begins on Sunday, of the 2003 Big 50 Award. The Big 50 Anthony James Construction.”It’s all day course held on June 1, will be June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon in the awards were presented at a gala dinner about the passion and team effort of held at the Towne House from 9 municipal building. The fee is $40 at the Remodeling Leadership Confer- my whole staff that reflects such an a.m. to 3 p.m. This course includes for residents and $45 for non-resi- ence in Washington, D.C. on May 16. accomplishment. Our motto from day baby-sitting skills, growth and de- dents. Winning companies are featured in the one has been “Residential Construc- velopment of infant through school For more information on any of May issue of Remodeling magazine. tion of Distinction” and this award is age children, basic first aid and CPR, the events featured above, please Each year, Remodeling Magazine another feather in our cap.” fire prevention and safety, the busi- call the Recreation Department at inducts 50 companies who have set Anthony James Construction spe- ness of babysitting and safety for (908) 322-6700, extension No. 221. the standard for professionalism and cializes in large-scale residential integrity through smart marketing, projects such as additions, add-a-lev- exemplary business practices, unique els, renovations and whole house re- design and extraordinary impact on placement. Located in downtown their community or in the industry at Westfield, you can visit their website large. 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PERFECTLY PENNED…Two students from Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield earned perfect scores on the Archdiocesan CTB Writing Assessment Test. Over 3,000 students from the Archdiocese of Newark took the test and only five pupils garnered perfect scores. Two of these students, Daniel LiVolsi and Megan Rauch, are seventh graders at Holy Trinity School. The test is based on a six-point holistic scoring, which means that their writing pieces were complete and superior in development, fine use of language and mathematics.

New Jersey Springfield Westfield Westfield 2 Properties “Park Place” Townhouse Just Set on a private 1/3+ acre lot in Built in the 1920’s, this elegant CHARMING Listed! Featuring 2 bedrooms the popular Stonehenge section, residence boasts handsome COLONIAL and 2.5 baths, this mint condi- this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath resi- details and incorporates old tion Cluster End Unit boasts a dence is strategically located world charm with today’s Great home with 3 wonderful floor plan and a offering one of the prettiest cul- amenities. This 3 bedroom , 1.5 bedrooms, 2 baths in marble fireplace in the Family de-sac locations in town. bath Colonial is complete with quiet neighborhood Room. Won’t Last. $339,900 Simple, classic elegance can be an 18’x18’ Family Room addi- close to shops, yours for: $650,000 tion. Close to town & train! schools and public Offered at $589,900 transportation. SCOTCH PLAINS $399,900 Deceptively spacious- Westfield Office Lucy Thompson must be seen to be 209 Central Avenue Faith A. Maricic appreciated. Sales Associate (908) 233-5555 (908) 273 - 0400 Direct Dial: 908-301-2029 SUMMIT OFFICE • 428 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE (908) 273 - 0400

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Private mortgage insurance (PMI) makes it possible to put less than 20% down, but adds to your monthly mort- gage payment. An alternative that will actually cost you LOVELY COLONIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION less each month is to take out two mortgages – a 1st NEW CONSTRUCTION mortgage for 80% and a 2nd mortgage for the rest of HOLLY COHEN Westfield- Features - 3BR, 2FBTH, Formal Westfield- Elegant Vict. ready for spring oc- the amount you need to finance (certain qualifications Westfield- For the spring - Franklin School Top Producer / Top Dollar Volume DR, KIT, DEN, LRw/Fireplace, Newer Roof, cupancy, still time to mk selections lots of win- apply). An added bonus is that the interest payments on Area. 4BR, 2.5BTH, FR w/FPL, 2 zone Heat- the 2nd mortgage may be tax-deductible, while PMI Month of April windows, CAC. $359,900 (052008787) dows, LR, DR, EIK, FR on 1st flr, MBR w/FP payments are not. ing, CAC, 2 car garage. $829,000 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Club Silver 2000 + 3 other br, 3 bths, close to train. $799,000 Call your local Weichert Associate, (052008625) Weichert Million Dollar Sales / (052008160) your neighborhood specialist. Marketed Club Weichert President’s Club BUY FOR $2,264BUY FOR $2,268 BUY FOR $1,452 BUY FOR $2,836

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For purchase prices up to $403,375 monthly mortgage payments (principal+interest) quoted in our ads are to qualified buyers, based upon a 20% downpayment and a conventional 30-year fixed rate loan at 5.25% with 3 points, A.P.R. 5.575%. As an example, a $100,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $552.20. For purchase prices from $403,375 to $840,000, the monthly payments are to qualified buyers based upon a 20% downpayment and calculated at 5.5% with 3 points on a “Jumbo” 30-year fixed rate mortgage with an A.P.R. of 5.788%. An example of a $500,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $2838.95. Figures herein are approximate and do not include property taxes, hazard insurance, or homeowners association dues for a condominium purchase. Interest rates quoted are as of March 1, 2003, and subject to change. Not responsible for typographical errors. Weichert Financial Services, Executive Offices, 225 Littleton Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. 1-800-829-CASH. Licensed by the NJ Dept of Banking and Insurance. Licensed Mortgage Banker with the State Dept of Banking in NY, CT, and PA. Licensed Lender in DE, MD, VA, D.C. Equal Housing Lender. Weichert Financial Services is an affiliate of Weichert, Realtors. For Your Benefit, Consider A Career In Real Estate. • Call 1-800-301-3000 today! CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Page 17 Kimberley Aslanian Haley COLDWELL BANKER& E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Expect More

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Westfield $995,000 Pristine Cape located on a quiet Westfield street boasting 4 Charm abounds in this Westfield Cape offering 3 Bedrooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 full Baths, first floor Family Room addition full Baths, Dining Room, Family Room w/fireplace and Eat-in Elegant 1937 Center hall Colonial gem set beyond a sweeping lawn, w/ spacious with cathedral ceilings, new eat-in Kitchen with custom cabi- Kitchen. Finished Recroom, hardwood floors, updated electrical rooms, incl: formal LR w/fpl, gracious DR, EIK adjacent to huge Breakfast Room with bay window, first floor Family Room w/ brick fpl, porch, 4 large netry, new deck and fenced yard, 2 car-attached garage and and the fenced yard are just a few of the amenities that this fine Bedrms, 3.5 Baths, Rec Room w/fpl. Slate roof, built-in cabinetry, detailed more! (WSF 2521) Offered for $449,900. home has to offer. (WSF 2467) Offered for $359,900. moldings, and unusual arched interior dormers. Rare opportunity to own a Wychwood treasure! (WSF2390)

Like new! This Pristine and spacious 4 bedroom home in Elegant and impressive is this Westfield brick Center Hall Westfield boasts an Eat-in Kitchen, hardwood floors, Formal Colonial home while displaying traditional architecture and Living Room and Dining Room, new deck and Family Room magnificent appointments. The floor plan creates an ideal setting addition. (WSF 2336) Offered for $649,900. for everyday living. (WSF 6969) Offered for $1,799,900. Westfield $679,900 Spread out in this spacious Colonial/Tudor located on a picturesque cul-de- Coldwell Banker sac within walking distance to town, schools and NYC train. Featuring an Residential Brokerage open porch; lovely Entrance Hall; Living Room with fireplace; Formal Dining Room with Butler’s Pantry leading to Kitchen; Recreation Room; 4 Bedrooms; (908) 301-2004 - Direct Line 2½ Baths; deck and 2 car Garage. Ready for your personal touches! (WSF2064) [email protected] Business (908) 233-5555 FRANK D. ISOLDI www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Broker / Sales Associate Top Producer: 1st Quarter 2003 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1993-2002 Gold Level: 1999-2002 Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

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EDISON $337,500 CLARK $579,900 FANWOOD $419,900 Well-maintained Ranch located near the Clark border, offers Custom built expanded Ranch on over half acre of private, secluded Charming English Colonial is wonderfully located near town, 7 rooms and includes 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, Living Room property, features 9 rooms and offers 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths, Eat-In train and schools and offers 10 rooms including 4 Bedrooms, with bow window, Dining Room, Kitchen with breakfast bar, Kitchen, Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors 2.1 baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room Formal Dining Room, finished basement Recreation Room with throughout, Formal Dining Room, steel beam construction, upgraded with fireplace. It also feautres a perfect Mother/Daughter suite. gas fireplace, 2-car garage, first floor laundry, excellent closet electric, roof and much more. space, hardwood floors, CAC and spacious yard.

MOUNTAINSIDE $695,000 Spectacular two story entrance foyer with palladian window. Spacious living room/dining room combination. Gourmet kitchen with center isle. Library with fireplace, 3 bedrooms plus master suite. Master bath with jacuzzi. Additional full bath 2nd floor and full bath on 1st floor. Finished basement office.

MOUNTAINSIDE $649,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $378,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $649,000 Spacious Ranch has been beautifully maintained with many Situated on a large corner lot, this charming Colonial features 7 rooms Spacious, expanded Ranch situated on nearly an acre of recent improvements and offers 9 spacious rooms including and includes 4 Bedrooms, 1.1 updated baths and Kitchen, Formal professionally landscaped property, features 7 rooms and 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, Mother/Daughter suite, Eat-In Dining Room, Living Room, professionally landscaped yard, updated includes 3 Bedrooms, 2.1 baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room and Family Room windows, crown molding, furnace, electric and refinished hardwood Room, Living Room, basement Recreation Room, office, gym with fireplaces, perfectly finished ground level basement with floors. and extra Bedroom, spectacular sunken Family Room with access to park-like grounds, 3-season Florida Room, 2-tier custom stone fireplace and double set of French Doors leading patio with gas grill and close to library and NYC transportation. to large patio, new CAC, furnace and roof. WESTFIELD $439,900 This picturesque 3 BR cape cod offers an ideal location on a quiet family street. The LR features a bay window, hardwood floor and beautiful woodburning fireplace with a classic wooden mantle. A lovely formal DR with chair rail and hardwood floor. Sliding glass doors lead to deck and fenced yard. MBR has two California style closets and nursery or potential M/ Bath. Finished basement with Rec. Rm and plentiful storage.

WESTFIELD $459,000 WESTFIELD $949,000 WESTFIELD $839,900 Fabulous Split Level on a spacious lot offers 8 spacious rooms Splendid Tudor/Colonial in the “Gardens” area features 10 rooms and Spacious and beautfiul Colonial offers 8 rooms and features 4 and includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.1 baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Living includes 4 Bedrooms, 3.1 baths, Eat-In Kitchen with separate dining large Bedrooms, 2.1 baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room/Dining Room combo, finished basement, 2-car garage area, Formal Dining Room, Living Room with gas fireplace, Family Room, Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, Pennsylvania and updates that include roof, furnace, CAC and windows. Room, entry foyer, CAC and close to town, NY transportation and fieldstone facade, Family Room, hardwood floors and close schools. to train and school.

WESTFIELD $679,900 WESTFIELD OFFICE This stately 5 BR 1925 Dutch Colonial is set on a large corner property. Foyer opens to a LR with natural chestnut trim and a wood-burning fireplace. A large DR, FR, Kit w/breakfast room 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, NJ 07090 and full bath offers a true family atmosphere. MBR w/fireplace and walk-in closet offers the space for a future Bath. 2 other bedrooms, a sleeping porch and main bath complete the (908) 233-0065 second floor. A walk-up third floor offers two finished rooms. Close to schools & town.. For all your mortgage Call Kay Direct at 908-301-2036 needs Call ERA Mortgage 16 Offices email: kaygrags @aol.com at 888-421-3813 Throughout New Jersey CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, May 29, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CLASSIFIEDS More Education News Westfield Residents Pen APARTMENT FOR RENT HELP WANTED Winning Contest Entries WESTFIELD, Northside 2 Bdrm Carpenter & Carpenter’s Helper BERNARDS TOWNSHIP – issues. In addition to her artwork, off-street pkg, near town & train. Full time employment. Tools and Gwen Tobert and David Spett, jun- she has also written opinion pieces $1400 + util plus 1- 1/2 mo. transportation required. iors at Pingry School and residents for the school’s magazine. Gwen’s security. No pets, No brokers. (908) 245-5280 of Westfield, have been selected as most recent article states her posi- (908) 232-5550 or (908) 781-6414 winners in the 2003 Quill and Scroll tion on the death penalty. HELP WANTED International Writing, Photo Con- Contributing to Vital Signs is APARTMENT FOR RENT test. “something that’s fun … and has REAL ESTATE, Agents at Gwen won in the Editorial Car- kept me knowledgeable about cur- Luxury 2 Bedroom apartment, Burgdorff ERA are breaking all toon category for her entry entitled, rent events,” said Gwen. beautiful downtown building, fire- records. ERA’s #1 Real Estate “I Demand a Recount!” David is an editor of Vital Signs, place, CAC, DW, W/D, parking. firm has training classes starting David had four winning entries in The Pingry Record, the school’s Call Josephine (908) 413-0040 soon. Scholarships available. the Photography/News-Feature cat- newspaper and editor-in-chief of The Call 1-866-BURGDORFF egory. His entries were “Penguin,” Broken Record, another one of the APARTMENT FOR RENT “Seals During Mating Season,” school’s student-driven publica- WESTFIELD; 1 or 2br APT 1ST HELP WANTED “Yellow Land Iguana,” and “Two tions. Floor. 2 Full baths, LR, DR, Fin SECRETARY PLANNING BOARD Nasca Boobies.” He was awarded “Outstanding Basement. W/D, A/C, Garage The Borough of Fanwood is seek- His entry, “End of an Era: A Leg- Lab Performance” from the High Parking. Walk to Train/Town, No ing a detail oriented individual with end Moves On,” an article on a School Journalism Institute and a Pets, N/S Avail 7/1; $1550. excellent typing and Microsoft beloved teacher’s departure, won certificate of merit from the Colum- (908) 400-0880 Word skills for a part time posi- the In-Depth/Individual category. bia Scholastic Press. David’s five awards tie him with HOUSE FOR SALE tion, 10 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. Send resume to two other students for the most People For Animals Wychwood, Westfield, Center Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine awards received nationwide. Hall Colonial, 3 bed rooms, Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 As winners, Gwen and David will Holds Adoption Event receive Quill and Scroll’s National large private lot - $750,000 AREA — People for Animals, a 908-232-6405 HELP WANTED Award Gold Key. Gwen was recently inducted in non-profit animal welfare organi- Principals Only Part-Time Receptionist for Local zation serving New Jersey, will Dental Office. Willing to Train, the Cum Laude Society and has FOR RENT participated in the school’s Model sponsor cat and kitten adoption Hours Flexible, No Evenings or event on Saturday and Sunday, May WESTFIELD Weekends. Great Pay. Congress and varsity ice hockey team. 31 and June 1, from noon until 4 OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE Fax Resume (908) 232-4662 p.m. at the PETsMart store in the IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, Her winning entry is just one of the types of works that she has con- Watchung Square Mall on Route SAFE, SECURE LOCATION, TREE-HUGGERS…Students in the Pre-K Title 1 classes at Brunner Elemen- 22 and at the PETsMART store in IDEAL FOR STORAGE HELP WANTED tary School in Scotch Plains sang songs and read stories about the importance tributed to Vital Signs, the school’s awareness magazine which ad- Bridgewater’s Promenade Mall, at $295.00/M Nursery school teacher, part-time, of trees. The pupils munched on snacks which come from trees, such as figs, the intersection of Route 28 and Call Lori (973) 397-3541 afternoons, Sept. ‘03, state cert., bananas and olives. Pictured, above, hugging a Brunner tree in thanks, are: Ben dresses global, national and social exp. nec. Skanes and Kyle Hanna. FOR RENT Call Director, Presbyterian Bushinger Receives WESTFIELD Nursery School (908) 233-0766 SUNY Cortland Awards Studio Apt. Close to Train Grant at Syracuse $900/mo + Security CHILDCARE SCOTCH PLAINS – Stacy (908) 232-7320 Experienced Mother will watch Michael Idland of Westfield Bushinger of Scotch Plains, a se- Leave Message your child in my Fanwood Home, nior majoring in retailing in the Equipped with all essentials to WESTFIELD – The State Univer- The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger College of Visual and Performing GARAGE SALE care for your child, references sity of New York (SUNY) College at Idland of Westfield, Michael is a Arts at Syracuse University in Syra- WESTFIELD, 130 W. Dudley Ave; provided, if interested. Cortland recognized the academic member of the National English cuse, N.Y., received the Willis 5/31; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM; Please call 908-889-5598 achievements of Westfield resident Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. Elizabeth Schroeder Scholarship Washer/Dryer; Double Jogging Michael Idland during the Annual “I plan to become a professor of Award at the college’s awards con- Stroller; EMS Child Backpack CLEANING SERVICE Honors Convocation on campus. English,” said Michael. “I start work vocation on May 10. A secondary education major spe- on my master’s degree in English at The grant is presented annually Carrier; Other Household Items & Professional House Cleaning Infant and Children’s Items cializing in English, Michael re- the University of Buffalo in the fall.” by the Department of Retail Man- Ladies will clean your home, apt. ceived the English Department’s agement and Consumer Studies to or office. Reasonable Rates Timothy Chung ‘76 Award for Ex- Hely Spends Winter an outstanding junior or senior in GARAGE SALE References Available. cellence in American Literature. The the retail program. WESTFIELD - 33 Moss Ave Please Call Karla scholarship is presented to a junior Semester in London “Sara” 5/31 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (908) 289-6390 or (908) 764-0464 or senior whose scholarship in Ameri- WESTFIELD – Rose Hely of Raindate 6/1 can literature merits recognition. Westfield, a student at Bates College Craig Hein Receives Route 287. Furniture, Toys, Clothing, PIANO LESSONS A senior, Michael is also the re- in Lewiston, Me., participated in the Among the any cats for adoption Books TEACHING SINCE 1970 cipient of the SUNY Cortland’s four- study abroad program in London, Master of Fine Arts will be “Sara,” a two-year old gray (908) 889-4095 year John Fantauzzi ‘58 Scholarship which is offered by Colby, Bates and WESTFIELD – During ceremo- tiger-striped tabby cat. This affec- MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE for first-generation American stu- Bowdoin colleges. nies recently held at Avery Fisher tionate and gentle cat is good with MULTI FAMILY MOVING SALE dents based on academic achieve- Rose is one of 14 Bates students Hall in Lincoln Center, Craig Hein other cats and loves people. She is Scotch Plains, 532 William St. of Westfield received his Master of Saturday, May 31st, 9 AM- 2 PM WESTFIELD, 819 Cedar Terrace ment, leadership and contributions who traveled with pupils from Colby spayed, current with her vaccina- Saturday, May 31, 9am - 1pm to student life. and Bowdoin to London for the win- Fine Arts Degree from The School of tions and tested negative for feline Baby Clothes/ Gear, Juicer Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City. Coffee table, Microwave Rain Date: Sunday, June 1 ter semester. leukemia and FIV. She was aban- Household, Toys Amanda Koscielecki Rose took courses offered by fac- The son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Hein of doned at a shopping mall in her Stroller/Car Seat, Carpet Westfield, Craig is a 1997 graduate sample mats, other great stuff! Everything Must Go! ulty from the three participating in- carrier. Graduates From Marist stitutions and was given the opportu- of Westfield High School. He earned Free Stuff! SCOTCH PLAINS – Marist Col- To adopt or for other informa- nity to concentrate in biomedical his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree tion, please call (908) 688-1073 STREET WIDE YARD SALE lege in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. has re- studies, English literature or art his- from SVA in May of 2001. and press No. 8 for cat adoption or WESTFIELD ported that Amanda Koscielecki of tory. Biomedical studies pupils were Craig has exhibited his work at the HARRISON AVENUE See it all on the Web! Scotch Plains received a Bachelor of No. 1 for dog adoption to leave a also able to study at the University of school’s Wooster Street gallery as a message. Other pets for adoption SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 9AM - 2PM Arts degree during commencement East London. graduate student and was chosen to can be seen on the Internet at NO EARLY BIRDS! www.goleader.com exercises held on May 17. Housed in a London apartment participate in Weicherta show at Hunter Col- www.pfa.petfinder.org. with other students, Rose partook in lege in Manhattan, featuring the work For low cost spay/neuter infor- a number of excursions organized by of graduate students from a number mation, please call the People for the program. of colleges and universities on the Animals Clinic at (908) 964-6887. A junior, Rose graduated Westfield East Coast. Spay/neuter surgery range from $35 High School in 2000. She is the He has also worked with several to $55 and include rabies and dis- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hely professional artists in New York and temper vaccinations. of Westfield. plans to continueWeichert in the fine art field. WeichertWeichert ®

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WESTFIELD- Stone front three bedroom colonial, extremely charming and impeccably maintained. Spacious floor plan features living room with brick fireplace, formal dining room and newly updated kitchen. Screened porch with slate floor overlooks large and very private land- scaped property. $589,000 Cranford Call Niki for details! The finest materials and utmost attention to detail just begin to describe this truly lovely home! There are nine rooms, five bedrooms and three and one-half baths, as well as a grade level weichert.com family room, office and finished basement. The wonderful backyard features "Green Acre” Invite us in. . . we’ll bring results. views from the Trex deck and jacuzzi tub. Asking $789,000. Westfield Office 185 Elm Street NIKI FRY Westfield, New Jersey 908-654-7777 PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES WEBSITE www.PruNewJersey.com REALTOR® - Sales Associate NJAR Million Dollar Sales Award: Silver, 2002 Call 1-800-301-3000 today! Westfield Office - 215 North Avenue West Telephone 908/232-5664 realtor.com/gardenstate/nikifry www.weichert.com Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Page 19 My Take on It ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment With Kerrianne Spellman Cort Beatles Anthology Bonus Disc Hospital Exhibit Will Include Les Misérables: Au Revoir Required More Substance Watercolors and Photography Doesn’t Mean Goodbye MOUNTAINSIDE — Children’s new life. He has since become an By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT The last public performance of Les By ANDY GOLDENBERG varian Fruit Bread” album is a slow, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Miz was held the night before as the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specialized Hospital (CSH) will ex- American citizen, and continues to groovy listen, perfect for a late night NEW YORK CITY -- On May 18 Sunday performance was open only to On the Independent label side of things, chill out session. The songs are well hibit the work of watercolor artists work on his art, depicting land and at 6 p.m., the glorious downbeat that Les Misérables alumni, former cast and Drag City Records continue to crank out crafted and intimately sung. Miroslaw Chelchowski of Laurence seascapes in oils on canvas, architec- starts the three-hour long production of crew members and a handful of celebrity challenging, ambitious music. Finally, our buddies at Hyena Records Harbor and Tim Weaver of Drums, tural, still life drawings, and water- the greatest musical of all time, Les supporters. Not to mention paparazzi This month is no exception with Imi- continue to feed my obscure Jazz addic- Pa. and photographer Alice Major of color paintings. Misérables, sounded for the very last galore. tation Electric Piano’s self-titled debut, tion (I’m serious I need medical help!) Freehold throughout the months of Major was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. time on Broadway. The audience Les Misérables , the epic tale of sin and a space-age pop, all instrumental mas- with a new live set from Rahsaan Roland June and July. and has lived in Freehold since 1989. screamed and cheered. The atmosphere redemption, opened on Broadway in terpiece as well as Alasdair Robert’s Kirk, “Compliments of the Mysterious Monthly exhibits are sponsored by She studied photography, both dark- gorgeous, piano-laden, “Farewell Sor- Phantom.” room and computer- row.” Recorded live in a small enhanced, at Another great Drag City club on the San Diego Univer- Brookdale Community release comes courtesy of the sity campus in 1974, Kirk College in Lincroft. ever-consistent Neil Michael plays loose and fabulously on Hagerty. His newest release, On Her work has been ex- tenor sax, flute, conch shell hibited at the Cork Gal- “The Howling Hex” is a great and police whistle, sometime CD for the car as it really rocks all at the same time. I kid you lery at Avery Fisher with a great flow. the not! The crowd ate it up. My Hall in Lincoln Cen- Polyvinyl Records scores only regret about this CD is ter, N.Y., Focal Point two big thumbs up with that it comes to an end. It is an Gallery, N.Y., and Owen’s “No Good For No One Beat electrifying performance. many others. Major Now,” as well as Rainer On the DVD front, Para- created the photo art Maria’s sparkling, “Long mount Home Video continues to crank for the cover of the Knives Drawn.” out gem after gem with the highly un- 2002 book, “Pearls,” New West Records is the new home der-rated, Little Big Man starring Dustin “Anemone,” Alice Major, photography. which includes short for southern songwriter Vic Chesnutt’s Hoffman. stories by Bill Monks. brilliant “Silver Lake.” Recorded live in Also just released are the three great the Auxiliary at CSH. All artwork is Though Weaver’s style has devel- the studio with little to no overdubs, Tom Clancy thrillers, Patriot Games, available for purchase with a portion of oped over many years of painting, he “Silver Lake,” like most of Chesnutt’s Clear and Present Danger and The sales benefiting the Auxiliary. Admission credits several well-known artists/in- releases, take time to sink in, thus yield- Hunt For Red October, all digitally re- is free and exhibits can be viewed from 10 structors for their influence, including ing more gems each time you hear stored and remixed for mind-blowing a.m. to 8:30 p.m. by entering through the Tony van Hasselt, Judi Wagner, Edwin them. sound and picture. Para- hospital’s East Wing entrance, 150 New Havas and Bill Grah. Since 1992 the Michael Gira, for- mount really takes its Providence Road, Mountainside. artist has been giving watercolor classes merly of the Goth-Rock time to remaster these Born in Poland, Chelchowski was in Hazleton, Pa. and the surrounding Archived photo taken by Kerrianne Spellman Cort for The Westfield Leader and The Times collective The Swans, THEIR VOICES WON’T BE SILENCED...Although Les Miserables closed on films and it shows. a champion bodybuilder on the na- area. He has demonstrated for many has his own label, Universal/ Geffen Mu- Broadway on May 18, Producer Cameron Mackintosh told audience members Young God Records, sic present a brilliant con- tional team and began to paint as a art groups and has won numerous that the show would be back on the Great White Way someday. form of relaxation. Several years later, awards in art shows in the Northeast. which has just released cert, Peter Gabriel’s Se- was not unlike that of a rock concert. It February of 1986 after a brief pre-Broad- the new release from cret World Live. Recorded he began viewing painting in a new He has had several one-man shows in light; that is, painting became his New Jersey and Pennsylvania. was a momentous occasion for many way engagement at the Kennedy Center. his new band, Angels live in Germany, Gabriel’s reasons, but particularly bittersweet to No one believed that the classic Victor of Light, “Everything background singer at the For more information, please call (908) 233-3720, extension no. 5379. the invited only audience that was in Hugo novel would turn into one of the is Good Here, Please time was none other than attendance. biggest theatrical blockbusters of all time, Come Home,” a dark, Paula Cole, who sings “Silver Lake” -Vic Chesnutt Get but with Broadway giant Cameron Mack- brooding atmospheric brilliantly on “Don’t Give intosh as producer, the show broke records gem of a record. Up.” all over the globe. Also out on Young God is Devandra My only complaint about this release Outta The winner of eight Tony Awards, Banhart’s new release, “Oh Me Oh is that it is only 1 hour and 20 minutes including Best Musical, Les Misérables My…” I have to admit this release a long. The played on Broadway for 16 years, be- bit inferior to the Angels of Light Lastly, EMI/Capitol/ Apple Home coming the second longest running show record but a worthwhile listen none- Video has presented the much-antici- of all time. Adapted for the stage and theless. pated Beatles Anthology. This four DVD House written by Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel A record I cannot get out of my CD set is fantastic and very revealing, strik- Schonberg and Herbert Kretzmer, the player comes courtesy of our friends at By CAROL F. DAVIS ing a balanced account of the Fab Four’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times original production was directed by Parasol Records, also out of Illinois like 10-year reign on the Pop charts and On Saturday, May 31, take the kids Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Drag City. Sukilove’s self-titled album music lovers’ hearts. While the show has featured the work is a terrific pop record, a winner from The bonus disc is a bit too short. I to make a cornhusk doll at the New Jersey Historical Society’s free work- of many celebrities, including Ricky start to finish. would have loved to hear more com- Martin, Deborah Gibson, Melba Moore, Rough Trade Records introduces us mentary from the surviving members shop, What a Doll!, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. If someone stays with the Shanice, Gary Morris, Lacey Chabert, to the warm vocals of Hope Sandoval and producer George Martin about how Andrea McArdle and Catherine and The Warm Inventions. Their “Ba- each album was made. kids, the other lucky one should sign up for the WALKING TOUR: Down- Hickland, the magic of Les Misérables is ™ town Gathering Places, from 1 to that the show is seamless in its storytelling. POPCORN 2:30 p.m. Be careful — the final stop The phenomenal music and staging on this tour is a pub. In case of rain, or won the hearts of audiences time and if you just don’t feel like leaving the again regardless of who was currently on The Matrix Reloaded: house, cut and paste this link into the marquee. 415 actors, myself included, your browser for a look back into our spun around on that turntable in its 16 state’s history through their on-line VOCAL PERFECTION…Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School years of operation. Despite many cast Runs Out of Ammo exhibit: http://jerseyhistory.org/ include, pictured, bottom left, clockwise: Laura Manziano, Matt Capodicasa, changes, Les Misérables never lost its appeal or power. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent what_exit. Be sure to enlarge the Stephen Carroll, Eddie Han, Nick Mondi, Tuan Nguyen, center, Jill Prefach. vintage advertisement from Howard Not pictured, are: Jocelyn Chang, Ian Walker and Abe Hiatt. Mackintosh’s decision to close the By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER learn to play the banjo. Johnson’s. The Society is located in moneymaker after 6,680 performances 2 popcorns Rest assured. Borrowing from Tom Newark at 52 Park Place, or call (973) and an overall gross of $410 million If you venture out to see The Matrix Joad’s soliloquy toward the end of The 596-8500 for information. Choral Students at SPFHS dollars seemed odd to some. Why close Reloaded, a typical sequel that trades on the Grapes of Wrath (1940), I’ll be all around a beloved show that still has box office original’s popularity but which delivers in the dark - I’ll be everywhere there’s a * * * * * potential and repeatedly draws tourists? hardly more than special effects razzle-dazzle movie playing. Wherever you can look - It’s once again time for the New However, the events of 9/11 really hit and little of its creativity, please hope that it wherever there’s a fight so people hungry Jersey International Film Festival Chosen for All-State Chorus the Broadway community where it hurts isn’t raining. Wearing a sandwich board that for a good plot can get some intellectual Summer 2003 at Rutgers University. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Choral The Mixed Chorus will perform in food for thought, I’ll be there. And when and many shows had to close due to lack gives away the ending, I’ll be stationed out- There is no better local place to see Music Department of Scotch Plains- separate concerts in November, one at of attendance. Les Miz, that old dinosaur, side your favorite movie theater. people are once again served up the qual- these non-mainstream films, from ity comedies and dramas they deserve - I’ll Fanwood High School, under the direc- the culmination of the New Jersey Edu- hung in there as long as it could. Mack- Such is my displeasure with the Broth- classics and animations to foreign- tion of Laurie Wellman, announced the cators Association convention in Atlan- intosh simply did not want his beloved ers Wachowski, Larry and Andy, creators be there, too. language films and award-winning However, before setting out on said selection of eight students for the 2003 tic City and the other at the New Jersey production to end on a sour note, so he of the franchise who so brazenly set us up shorts. The festival opens with the Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). for a Part No. 3 in October 2003, with a crusade, good form dictates that I com- New Jersey All-State Mixed Chorus. took it out in style. plete this review. Thus, while it will prob- French film Chaos, by Coline Serreau, Through auditions held in March, the The Women’s Chorus will perform in And a stylish farewell it was, indeed. cliffhanger finale and the succinct mes- on Friday, May 30, running through sage: “To be concluded.” It’s the cin- ably come as no great surprise to readers following students were chosen: Jill February of 2004 at the culmination of All former cast members were included not blinded by the media aura that sur- Sunday, June 1. Next up is Orson Prefach, Nick Mondi, Matt Capodicasa, the New Jersey Music Educators Asso- that final day. Over 300 of us were there, ematic equivalent of panhandling. Welles’ 1941 classic, Citizen Kane, Of course the guy in the sandwich board rounds such blockbusters, be advised that Eddie Han, Stephen Carroll, Tuan ciation conference, which will also be singing the magical lyrics to “One Day and the slicker (in the event of rain) may for all its cutting edge flexing and postur- on Thursday, June 5. Some are free, Nguyen, Ian Walker and Abe Hiatt. held at NJPAC. More” and “Do You Hear the People not be me. I actually may be in some ratty ing, The Matrix Reloaded suffers from the while there is a $5 admission for Chosen for the All-State Women’s For more information, please call the Sing?” Streamers and balloons fell from room perched high above someone’s worst usual garden-variety sequelitis that has others, and the locations vary. There Chorus were Lauren Manziano and SPFHS Choral Music Department at the ceiling as the actors, strategically Orwellian nightmare of a futuristic mili- plagued many an original film idea. is a long list of must-see films, and Jocelyn Chang. (908) 889-8600. placed throughout the house as well as on tary-industrial complex, hooked up to com- With issue no. 2, the novelty wears thin. you can find the complete schedule stage, belted out those beloved songs one puters that just make me think I’m protest- What should be new is actually the same by visiting www.njfilmfest.com. last time. There wasn’t a dry eye in the ing in front of the theater. old, same old. Once again, Reeves’ Neo, fashionably * * * * * house. You see what we’re dealing with here? Southside Johnny and the Asbury Rising Star Award Nominations Alumni and celebrities in attendance We’ll never really know, will we? What’s attired in black, full-length Nehru coat, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 fights the good fight. It’s man against ma- Jukes, in my opinion one of the best were then treated to an all-out bash at real, that is. That’s precisely the philo- For excellence in directing, Nierle excellence in hair and make-up de- Rockefeller Center. I spotted Rosie sophical DNA that powers the chine. Wait, though, before you pass judg- bands to emerge in the 70s, will per- ment. There may be some good machines form at The Community Theatre in has been tapped for “Outstanding sign, graphic design, choreography, O’Donnell and my friend Connie shared Wachowskis’ moneymaking creation. Achievement in Direction.” GL scenic design, lighting design, and It capitalizes on that temporary but ... computer programs like The Oracle Morristown on Friday, May 30, at 8 her dinner with Alan Cumming, but most frightening thought that has at one time or (Gloria Foster) sympathetic to the cause. p.m. Call the Theatre at (973) 539- Drama Teacher Judith Mulder is also costume design. of all, it was just a lovely opportunity to another crossed almost every thinking And if so, what’s her motivation? Can 8008, or there may still be time to vying for the title. Finally, in the category of “Stu- catch up with old friends who shared child’s mind. It’s the fear that he or she is she be trusted? But even if it turns out that order at Master Carpenter Doug Chananie dent Achievement,” GL students something magical together. the only real person alive ... that everyone there exists a friendly splinter group, don’t www.communitytheatrenj.com. For has been singled out in the “Student Angelina Krawec and Jenna Kelsey Fans of the show won’t be disappointed else is an actor, merely living out their get too comfortable. In this unspecified you diehard fans, they will return to Achievement” category for his work have been nominated for wardrobe/ to learn that the national tour will con- lives for his or her convenience. Well, this year, man isn’t so advanced that he’s re- Asbury Park’s Convention Hall for in Pirates of Penzance. make-up, Assistant Director Cory tinue to run until 2004, and, with the expands on the egocentric idea. solved all conflict among his own kind. the Music Festival on Saturday, July Neighboring GL has nurtured some Seigel and Master Electrician Loukas success of such musical movies as Chi- Gee, I don’t know if I can fit all this on In fact, the human rabble that celebrates cago, perhaps a motion picture will find with a rather primitive war dance following 5. See if they’ve still got it. star performers in Greg Trimmer, who Flamos have received nods, and a sandwich board. In any case, there’s a portrayed “Ko-Ko” in The Mikado and Dance Captains/Assistants Tommy its way into theaters before long. Many discomforting irony at work here. Check a pep talk from leader Morpheus (Laurence * * * * * Fishburne) makes one wonder how this Chris Wright, who took the role of DiDario, Cristina Girgis and Allison film renditions have already been made it out. At its core, the film is about one of Plan to spend the day in the of Les Misérables , but not a musical civilized man’s greatest paranoias: Tech- civilization has survived at all. We also Lambertville - New Hope area, and “Pooh-Bah.” Trimmer is nominated Smith have all been nominated. learn there’s an internecine rift between for “Outstanding Performance by an Productions and actors at Scotch version. So, stay tuned. nology as the Antichrist. don’t miss the guided tour Mysteries & Mackintosh said to the audience after Why, even before the invention of the Morpheus and the powerful Commander Scandals, given every Saturday and Actor in a Leading Role,” while Wright Plains-Fanwood High School were wheel philosophers feared that these Lock (Harry Lennix). Rumor has it there’s the performance that Les Miz would be Sunday at 1 p.m. There are many strange is named for “Outstanding Performance not nominated. back on Broadway someday. And, quote, gizmos and gadgets we continually con- a woman at the root of their enmity. events to uncover, from 1870 to the Well, at least that’s original. by an Actor in a Supporting Role.” The winners of the Rising Star “Au Revoir doesn’t mean goodbye, but jure might one day either ruin or rule us. present day. Tickets $8 for adults, $6 for GL has also been recognized for Awards will be revealed in June. Certainly SUVs will on both counts ... Cutting through all the, er, high-tech ‘til we meet again.” baloney, to put it nicely, the Wachowskis’ kids 15 and under, and free for all others especially Hummers driven by those re- for this 90-minute adventure. Meet at ally Napoleonic sorts. But this is the ulti- second installment is as arrogant as the youthful conceit it seeks to please. Its the Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge mate scenario ... a vast, self-perpetuating, Street, 15 to 20 minutes prior to the tour, ever-mutating computer program that mumbo-jumbo vocabulary is a sort of Crompton threatens the extinction of the human Pig Latin for disciples who feature them- or purchase tickets ahead of time at The race. selves exclusive members of a private Book Cellar, 7 Ferry Street in New CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Here’s the really important part ... the club. Hope. Bring an umbrella. them (producers) to show moms what aforementioned irony. Sad but true, for It is abstraction for abstraction’s sake. they can do.” Instead of a compelling story with a begin- * * * * * the greater part of the audience that The The Historical Society of Plainfield Crompton expects the episode fea- Matrix Reloaded will attract, the film critic ning, middle and an end, it is one visual turing her room to air sometime in oxymoron followed by the next. It is will present a house and garden tour, is beside the point ... just another infidel Private Lives - Hidden Treasures - mid-July, while the first installment outside the loop: i.e.- “What does he know? Technicolor ambiguity as entertainment ... Dali for the masses via Lewis Carroll’s Eight homes and the Shakespeare of “Year Round with Katie Brown” This stuff is awesome.” will premiere on Sunday, July 6. In short, like Trinity (Carrie-Anne “Alice in Wonderland.” Garden, June 1, from noon to 5 p.m., Moss) and Neo (Keanu Reeves), star- You don’t have to be a banjo-strum- rain or shine. Tickets are $25 per crossed lovers trying to fight the good ming, freight-hopping film critic to realize person, $20 for Society Members, fight somewhere between the diodes and that, although titled The Matrix Reloaded, available on the day of the tour at the silicon chips of the brave new world the box-office phenom will leave you feel- Netherwood Train Station on South Pen & Ink which aims to annihilate them, The Ma- ing rather empty. Avenue or at Swain Galleries on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 trix Reloaded figures to obsolesce me. Still, devout fans will be more or less Watchung Avenue. Artists will dis- pounding the palms of Jesus Yet, also like them, there is this great pleased. If nothing else, it’s an opportu- play their works, and musicians will Christ. will to survive ... to perpetuate my spe- nity to unwrap and rehash the lore with perform in several locations. Light cies, to insure that film critics will have their ilk. That’s a good thing. Of course, One filmmaker, Gibson, has a they’d buy tickets now for October’s part refreshments will be served at the a place in the future. Shakespeare Garden, along with a passion for retelling one of the So I trudge on despite the film’s philis- three if they could. I’ll be ready with my sandwich board. plant sale. For additional informa- most spiritually important, pivotal tine onslaught of mindless special effects, tion, contact the Historical Society of realities, while the other would MTV-inspired incongruities, seemingly * * * * * Plainfield at (908) 755-5831 (NJ Re- CELEBRATING 40 YEARS…Students at Tamaques Elementary School in endless spates of computer-engineered The Matrix Reloaded, rated R, is a Warner Westfield marked the school’s 40th birthday during its annual Variety Show. rather show the torturing of women karate fights and a purposely-convoluted lay Users dial 711); e-mail Bros. release directed by Andy Wachowski [email protected]; or visit This year’s theme, “Tamaques on Broadway,” showcased hit tunes from four because it brings him some kind of storyline. Yet these are dangerous times. and Larry Wachowski and stars Keanu decades – the 1960s through the 1990s. Pictured, above, third and fourth graders Perhaps after the sandwich board stint I’ll Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence www.drakehousemuseum.org. performed “Beauty School Dropout” from the hit musical, Grease. The produc- twisted egocentric pleasure. I know lay low for a while ... maybe hop a freight, Fishburne. Running time: 138 minutes. tion will be broadcast on Westfield TV-36. where my movie money is going. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, May 29, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Reitman’s Rage WHS, GL Over 9/11 ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment Pupils Catch Becomes Art ‘Rising Stars’ By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD — As she watched WESTFIELD – The stars of events unfolding on her television in Westfield High School’s (WHS) her Boynton Avenue apartment on spring production of The Pirates September 11, 2001, Reitman chan- of Penzance hope to sack the neled her anger into creativity in such title of “Outstanding Overall Pro- a way that she was able to complete the duction of a Musical” from watercolor in a mere one half-hour. Cherry Hill, Fair Lawn, Paramus, The result of her creativity, “Rage Union, Vernon Township and 9/11” recently won Third Place in the neighboring Governor Union County Senior Art Show. Livingston (GL) high schools in this year’s Paper Mill Playhouse A former textile designer, Reitman Rising Star Awards. is a member of several area artist Already, WHS has garnered groups, including the Westfield Art nine nominations for Pirates, in- Association, and the recently dis- cluding “Outstanding Achieve- banded Clark Art Association. ment in Choreography,” “Out- A graduate of the New York School standing Achievement in Scenic of Design, she worked for several Design,” Outstanding Achieve- Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment in Costume Design,” and BEFORE AND AFTER…Larissa Crompton sits with her daughter, Riley, in the former in-home office used by her husband, Gary, before it was revamped by “Honorable Mention for decorator Katie Brown for the A&E Channel’s new program, “Year ‘Round with Katie Brown.” After the transformation, Larissa stands beside her newly adorned Achievement in Musical Direc- dresser, lamp and beach-inspired appointments. tion.” Pirates of Penzance, which was directed by WHS Drama Instructor Joseph Nierle, is com- A Room With a New View: Larissa Crompton’s peting against Les Misérables (Cherry Hill), Follies (Fair Lawn), The Mikado (GL), The Music Man (Paramus), Into the Home Undergoes TV Transformation on A&E Woods (Union) and Jekyll & Hyde (Vernon Township). By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN That’s my style,” Crompton A familiar refurnishing element Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Erica Cenci, a 2002 Rising told The Westfield Leader used lately in design shows, Brown Star Award nominee and gradu- WESTFIELD – When Cornwall during a visit before Brown crafted a canopy from more fluid blue ate of WHS, choreographed Pi- Michelle H. Le Poidevin for Drive resident Larissa Crompton arrived with her entourage and white fabric that was tied to the rates. Music Instructor Bill The Westfield Leader and The Times agreed to open her house to interior on May 21. chrome frame of a bicycle tire, sus- MENTORING MATILDA...Every Mathews led the arias, duets and decorating guru Katie Brown, she had While the rest of the pended from the ceiling. An inexpen- songs, while Roy Chambers de- year, Matilda Reitman of Westfield to sign papers saying that, no matter makes a practice of mentoring students Crompton house had already sive way to set a romantic mood or signed the sets. from Union County during the Teen the outcome, she would live with it. undergone an interior up- sense of a secluded space, Crompton Martha Strickland’s portrayal Arts Festival at Union County College. Aware of Brown’s decorating heaval, the smaller-sized appreciated the canopy’s “clean, func- motto, “Keep it simple,” Crompton of “Mabel” in The Pirates of room upstairs was certainly tional” appeal. Penzance has earned her a nomi- was assured that the outcome would quainter, with modest Her own unique collection of per- houses in New York City as a colorist be worthwhile. nation for “Outstanding Perfor- splashes of light to medium fume bottles complimented the new mance by an Actress in a Lead- and designer of silk and cotton table- Brown, and a crew of designers and grays and Colonial blue. décor. cameramen, would be invading the ing Role,” while Ryan Leonard cloths. Upon the walls, family “This is a great starting point for has been nominated for “Out- “I have always been artistically Westfield home to redesign the former photographs were framed in me,” said Crompton, adding that she in-home office on the second floor of wood and metallic frames. A will “take it and make it my own” after standing Performance by an inclined, but considered myself more Actor in a Leading Role” for his a commercial artist than a fine artist,” the house, which was used by her blue and white striped couch her family members have seen the husband, Gary. The makeover would role as “Frederic.” Reitman said, adding that at one time and loveseat were accented reconstruction. She would like to make be filmed as the fourth summer series with needlepoint pillows and the bed more comfortable, add a big Both Martha and Ryan, who she had aspired to be a dress designer. installment of a new television show assorted cushions in solid armoire and television. She will also have served as Student Leaders “Rage 9/11” is but one in Reitman’s on the A&E Channel, “Year ‘Round blue and the same striped affix the focati to the floor and may of the WHS Marching Band, are repertoire of artwork that have won with Katie Brown.” fabric covering the sofa and raise some of the canopy fabric to competing against seven other awards in the Union County Senior Crompton had answered an adver- loveseat. prevent tripping. actors in their categories. Art Contests. Her collage, “Fire- tisement placed by Atlas Media Cor- Nearby, Crompton had po- She may apply Brown’s stenciling Continued on Page 19 works” and her oil paintings “Walk in poration and published in the March sitioned a lamp table, which technique used on the dresser to a 20 edition of The Westfield Leader the Woods,” and “Entrance to An was covered with a wide Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader matching dresser that is currently in and The Times of Scotch Plains- Artist Colony” have won in previous and The Times the couple’s bedroom. Fanwood, which encouraged FLOWING FABRIC…Brown used When asked if she believes the new years. homeowners within a 40-minute dis- a simple tire frame to create a canopy room harmonizes with the rest of the “”Entrance to An Artist Colony” tance from New York City to apply for with blue and white fabrics. house, Crompton said, “It’s a bit more was painted from a snap shot I took a free home makeover for a show on funky, but it does flow, I think.” while visiting Israel with my chil- a national cable network. sand beneath bare feet. “Gary keeps saying make it func- dren,” the artist explained. Reitman After seeing the ad, Crompton com- “I like the idea of it being beachy,” tional for the whole family,” joked has a son, Michael and a daughter, posed a pitch for the producers about remarked Crompton. “That is my Crompton, who agreed that the new Rita, both of whom are attorneys. her husband’s old office space, which solace and that is my getaway.” nook was like a belated Mother’s Day Westfield High School nominees she hoped to have converted into “a Drapery in soldier blue and beige Previously a resident of Clark, present. “It was a good avenue for Ryan Leonard, Martha Strickland beautiful, feminine hideaway.” represented the ocean’s waves and Continued on Page 19 Reitman has lived in Westfield for six In her proposal, Crompton ex- hills of sand; all gathered with sashes years. She recognizes the importance plained that her husband has his own sprinkled with Mother of Pearl and of encouraging young artists, and for rooms — including a living room seashell buttons. The dresser, which Crompton the last four years has worked at with a Plasma Television featuring Pen & Ink:With Michelle Le Poidevin Union County’s Youth Art Week held 912 channels, the basement with a primed before Brown’s arrival was annually at Union County College, newly refurbished pool table – while perhaps one of the most crafty pieces. where she helps young people de- their children have their own rooms, a Designers removed the original hard- playroom, and spacious backyard. ware and replaced the handles with Lars von Trier the Anti-American velop their technique in watercolor, Even the kitchen, which is used pri- crystal drawer pulls. The actual fur- and oil painting, as well as ceramics. marily by Gary, is more his room than niture piece was refreshed with a Crier Versus Guts of Mel Gibson Reitman’s paintings have been ex- hers. She told producers that she was fern stencil applied with temporary By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN hibited in the Clark and Hillside Li- looking for a nook to call her own. adhesive and painted with pebble Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times braries. After discovering that her space gray and white. Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, who had been chosen for the facelift, many A new bed was added to the room, visits from producers, designers and replacing the former striped sofas. calls himself “a simple masturbator of the Coming Soon: camera crews followed. Covered in bright sea blue, the de- silver screen,” told a press corps at the • Hospital art exhibit in The young mother of Riley, 3, and signers scrawled words like “ocean Cannes Film Festival that, because of our Mountainside is in full bloom Troy, 6, was told that she would have wave,” “breeze,” “serenity” and “es- nation’s position in Iraq, he would like to her decorating dreams realized within Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield because of floral photographer Leader/The Times begin a “Free America” crusade because he Alice Major. a 24-hour period. In actuality, Crompton estimated that the transfor- STENCIL…An old dresser got is afraid to step foot on American soil. After • YuJung Jin of Westfield a new look with a stenciled fern speaks to Kerrianne Spellman mation took less than five hours. design and crystal drawer pulls. his opinions drew jeers from the crowd, Cort about her senior thesis Before their visit to Cornwall Drive, Nicole Kidman, the star of his latest movie exhibition at Rutgers combin- producers told Crompton that, in or- plaid spread in humble hues. trilogy Dogville seemed embarrassed to der to maximize the use of the renova- ing art, images and jars. The white lamp base with admit that she signed on for two more • Does Paper Mill Playhouse tion period, she might consider some painted flowers provided light recommended timesavers. So, she for a plain, medium-sized installments of the film. know that Grease is the word? primed the dresser in room and re- Lars von Trier • Revisiting accomplished lampshade. A small, upright Kidman, who worriedly lit up cigarettes, moved staples and tacks from the gray basket of magazines and books has another reason to be red in the face. artist Megan Pollock of carpeting. Westfield. sat at the back of the table. Fi- Because, members of the press also seemed “I wanted to make sure that the nally, a vertical mirror framed style would stay casually elegant. in oak stood between the irked when von Trier said Kidman’s Dogville loveseat and the couch. character (who becomes a tortured sex slave) Crompton said approxi- validated the theme of a woman being tortured FineFine ArtArt && CraftsCrafts atat mately 40 people arrived at her instead of a man because, “I don’t find it FineFine ArtArt && CraftsCrafts atat house on May 21, including caterers, designers, producers exciting to see torture scenes with men.” What and the President of Atlas Me- a gentleman. Who said chivalry is dead? NomaheganNomahegan ParkPark dia. For Von Trier, basing Dogville in the SPRINGFIELD AVE, CRANFORD, Without knowing about her Rocky Mountains is a mixed irony – he’s fondness for the seashore, never stepped foot in the United States and ACROSS FROM UNION COUNTY COLLEGE Brown and designers filled Crompton’s room with elements Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader/The Times his impression of the American way of life BUTTONS AND BEADS…Designers sewed Nicole Kidman inspired from the beach. buttons made of seashells and Mother of is completely based on a grandiose assump- The light gray walls became a Pearl to drapery sashes, while a lamp was tion, laced with his anti-American blatherings. He filmed the whole dusty sky blue, the natural hard- trimmed with beaded fringe. thing in Sweden. How can he write, produce and direct a film etched wood floors were revealed and a shaggy flocati rug in ecru was placed cape” haphazardly in white fabric in a landscape he’s never experienced? It’s not a sci-fi movie like Star in center of the room, feeling like soft paint. Wars or The Wizard of Oz where he has to envision a foreign world he can never visit. Get over your political views and get on a plane, coward. Von Trier said he wouldn’t want to grace Americans with his presence because he doesn’t “think this is the way America should be.” Hmm. Well, I’m not entirely jazzed about how countries like Egypt and China are running things, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like to visit the Pyramids of Giza or The Great Wall someday. While we are on the subject of filmmakers, it seems the media has been having a field day barbing Mel Gibson’s latest film project, The Passion, which stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ. It seems the Almighty New York Times, which should take a magnifying glass to its ethics and editorial practices since the aftermath of the Jayson Blair, has taken it upon itself MAY 31-JUNE 1 to slice and dice Gibson’s career because of his religious beliefs. 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