ISittntb XtBB Serving' Westfteld,Scotch Plains and Fanwood Friday, December 30,2005 50 cents 4T w*» - It's finally official: Bigosinski wins council seat Leuthoid, was concerned not only aa a candidate in he is sworn in at the re-organization THK KKCOHD-PHESS According to Bigosinski, The judge the election...but concerned as how people meeting Tuesday. said that the elements that Leuthold are allowed to vote." Leuthold said he 'I am happy that the lawsuit was dis- WESTFIELD — After more than a would have to prove to warrant throwing believes two of the three voters in ques- missed," he said. "What's important now month of uncertainty, Democrat Tom out the election results, ordering a new tion had addresses outside the state, and is to move forward and get to work on the Bigosinski has been declared the winner election and barring me from being sworn one outside of the fourth ward. issues that concern the citizens of the of the Town Council election in the Fourth in just hadn't been met." Although Leuthoid said he has no Fourth Ward. Hopefully Eric, his family Ward, after a Superior Court judge decid- The race for the Fourth Ward was pos- intention of continuing to pursue the and everyone else will have a safe and ed last week to reject Republican Eric sibly the closest council race in Westfield issue, he added the situation has taught happy holiday, and then we can all con- Leuthold's request fora re-election. history, with Bigosinski beating Leuthold him and hopefully voters a valuable les- centrate on working together to make "I think at this point the decision is the by one vote after absentee and provision- son. "I think the biggest lesson learned is 2006 peaceful and prosperous for every- decision,1" said l^ujthold Tuesday. After al ballots were counted, 1,469 to 1,468. the value of voting and how every vote one in town. the judge's decision Friday morning, Those results held up following a recount, matters," said Leuthold. He added, "Three "There is a lot of work to do on Town Leuthold formally conceded and congrat- but Leuthold then filed a court challenge people voted that probably shouldn't have Council, and I welcome the challenges." ulated Bigosinski on his win. "I congratu- questioning the residency status of sever- voted." Even with Bigosinski's victory, lated Tom and said i think you'll be a al voters and requesting a re-election. Bigosinski said he was relieved and Republicans will hold a 6-2 majoritv on Barnburner good councilman for the town'," said "I don't apologize for my decision. I looking forward to serving the town when the council in 2006. The Scotch Ptains-Fanwood Raiders girts basketball players km w that the success their program had seen in Missing recent years had placed a big target on their hides. The Cranford Cougars TAKING A LOOK BACK: 2005 IN REVIEW had an entire team of returning starters with long memories looking Fanwood to exact a little revenge. After a slow and sloppy start by both clubs last week, the girls shifted gears in the second half in a game that would 4B V M6MI3T woman come down to a shot with only six seconds remaining. For more on this story, see Sports, Page C-1. is found Alzheimer's patient located in Woodbridge after a 7-hour search

THE RECORD-PRESS FANWOOD — After a seven- and-a-half hour search that fea- tured aid from statewide police and fire departments, a 72-year- Scholars named old Alzheimer's patient was found in Woodbridge after wan- at Union Catholic dering away from her family's borough home Dec. 22, according Thirteen students at Union Catholic to local police. High School in Scotch Plains were The elderly woman Buffered recently named Edward J. Bloustein not only from Alsheimer'a dis- Distinguished Scholars; for a picture ease, but also from other ail- of the group, see Page A-5. Also, PHOTO BY BROOKS ments including diabetes, mak- Westfield High School recently President Buah't plan to privatize Social Security haan't gained much traction, but hi* visit to WestfleM in March to pro- ing her disappearance in freezing released its honor roll for the first mote the initiative was one of the top news stories of the year. marking period. For the full list of weather even more alarming. commended students, see Page 8-3. The woman, whom police declined to identify, was first President's visit, tragic deaths marked a busy year reported missing by her family at 5:26 p.m. after family members ByANNABOGOAMOWKZ on the council's agenda in 2005. Though dis- not run again, eouncilmen Andy Skibitsky searched for more than two THE KKCORDPRKSS cussion on the center stalled, the council and Sal Caruana announced their interest hours. had plenty of other items on its plate, m the Republican nomination for mayor, The Fanwood Police Police controversies, acts of heroism, a including the continuing effort to win with the local Republican Party endorsing Department went on to alert sur- mayor's resignation, the tragic deaths of approval for a deer hunt in the Ash Brook Skibitsky, a Third Ward Councilman. rounding police and emergency both public figures and private residents, reservation. Members of the Historical Society present- departments including the and n visit by both President George W. Also in Scotch Plains, hearings contin- ed their plans to renovate the Reeve House Fanwood Fire Department and Bush and one of liis most high-profile crit- ued on the controversial Cooper Road appli- before the Town Council and requested seed Rescue Squad, Scotch Plains Fire ics: 2005 was a year that saw no shortage of cation. The applicant was seeking to build a money to jumpstart their project. Department and Rescue Squad, news. With the New Year upon us, here is a single-family home on "Cooper Road island" In Fanwood, Raj Mukherji entered into a the Union County Canine Unit look back on the year that was. at the location of a utility building once contract to purchase the former Dean Oil and the New Jersey State Police. January: Starting the year off at the used by AT&T. Residents strongly opposed site to construct a 24-unit townhouse devel- Shortly after the alert, a report reorganization meeting, Westfield Mayor the project, which spanned the entire year, opment at Second Street and LaGrande came in that someone had seen Gregory McDermott spoke of the need to ending finally in December with a rejection Avenue. Also, the Department of the woman near Union Catholic create a "controlled development plan for by the Board of Adjustment. Community Affairs announced Fanwood High School on Martine Avenue. Great fun for residential neighborhoods" to curb the In Fanwood, Mayor Colleen Mahr would be one of six communities participat- As police searched the area, spread of McMansions without placing pledged to continue work on downtown ing in Transfer of Development Rights proj- dogs picked up her scent around garden club undue limits on property rights. Better redevelopment. The three downtown rede- ects across the state. The voluntary incen- the high school but lost it when management of existing parking spaces velopment initiatives — known as the Ling, tive based system designates sending and they followed it into the woods. A December was a busy month for the after the rejection of the municipal parking Marcovecchio and Mukherji-Landmark recieving areas, encouraging growth in search of the wooded area was Rake and Hoe Garden Club in deck was among his other goals, Both projects — would all see progress over the some places and preservation in others. made with the help of a helicop- Westfield. The club's junior mem- issues would continue to be top priorities course of the year. In Scotch Plains, library officials ter from the New Jersey State bers had a great time at Home Depot for the council throughout the year. And in Westfield, a mixed use building announced repairs for the township's ailing Police, said Lt Richard Trigo. in Ganvood preparing for an upcom- Westfield began the year under a cloud on South Avenue West, proposed by devel- library would cost between $800,000 to $2 Police also set up a command ing state-wide show, while the older of tfrief as town clerk Bernie Heeney died oper Joseph Buontempo was approved by million. post in the high school parking members carried out a holiday tradi- suddenly in New York City on New Year's the Planning Board. March: In a historic moment for the lot and searched the area, but to tion by decorating the Cerebral Patsy Eve of a heart attack. Heeney had worked February: Negotiations between area, President Bush visited the National no avail. League's Jardine Academy. See the for the town for more than 25 years. Newpointe Realty and the Westfield Town Guard Armory in Westfield to make his Other reports began coming in stories and pictures on Page A-3. In Scotch Plains, Mayor Martin Marks Council over a commercial development at pitch for sweeping changes to Social that the woman had been spotted was sworn in for his second four-year term the edge of downtown collapsed as the Security. The occasion was the second visit wandering in other parts of and said a proposed community and senior developer filed a lawsuit against the town. Scotch Plains on Raritan and center, possibly at Brookside Park, would be Also, with McDermott indicating he would (Continued on page B-1.) Lamberts Mill roads, so the com- mand post was moved to the Scotch Plains Fire Department's Benefit concert south side station. After estab- lishing the post there, police In Westfield called in Passaic and Bergen Goldman, Betancourt say farewell to County search and rescue teams. The youth theater group WYACT By ANNA BOGDANOWKZ ment of a ShopRite on North Avenue. "I felt most difficult part was making a decision As the night sky grew colder, will perform a special show featur- THE HEl'Oim-PHESS the council had handled it terribly," said that was good for the town overall but may the woman had still not been ing the music of Richard Rodgers Goldman of the store, which eventually have been not in the best interest of residents found and authorities were to raise funds for hurricane victims WESTFIELD — As the year comes to a wound up in Garwood. being affected," he said. beginning to greatly fenr for her 6 and 8:30 p.m. Friday at First close, two long-time council members are say- Elected in 1996 and re-elected in 1998 and On the other hand, he said, the best feel- life in the frigid conditions. Baptist Church of Westfield. 170 ing goodbye to their Tuesday night meetings. then again in 2000, Goldman said he has ings came when he wns able to help solve a Another sighting came in, when Elm St. Tickets are $25 (S15 stu- Nine-year council member Larry Goldman focused mostly on quality of life issues, budg- problem for residents. Although the "thank someone,reported seeing her in dents 17 and under). For informa- and five-year veteran Rafael Betancourt both eting, and parking problems. Goldman said you's" were less frequent than complaints, Clark near St. Helen's Church, tion, call (908) 233-3200. chose not to run for re-election in the fall, say- he is most proud qf his work on a proposal to when he was able to help, Goldman said it crossing over the railroad tracks, ing it was time to give others a chance to create a property maintenance code. The code was worth it. according to Trigo. Westfield and serve. now gives neighbors a chance to petition the Goldman said he hopes his children, Clark police and fire depart- "I thought nine years was enough. I feel town to force property owners to take care of Bethany and Andrew, will learn from the ments joined the search. it's important to give other-people the oppor- public safety problems. leadership roles he and his wife Cindy, who is A county-wide alert had been tunity to serve," said Goldman, a Democrat, Parking has been a major problem in the active in the school system, have held. called, said Trigo, "so everyone in Commentary A-4 adding he knew it was time for a change yenrs Goldman has been on the council, and Now that his time on the council is up, the county was on the lookout for when he found himself sitting around "a table he bus spent many hours working on .solu- Goldman still has plenty of work to do. An her." With no luck yet, police Community Life B-1 with all new faces but still discussing some of tions. "I always felt we should be proactive, accomplished corporate lawyer, shareholder called a state-wide alert and re- the issues from eight years earlier." Goldman rather than reactive," said Goldman. and director of n 200-plus lawyer firm, he has broadcast the alert with updates Sports C-1 has the longest tenure of any acting council Although he says not much came out of the plans to focus on his family and career, but and sightings every hour, said member in Westfield. hours spent considering a parking deck solu- added, "I'm sure I will find some way to Trigo. Police were afraid Bhe had Prime Time B-4 Both Goldman and Betancourt snid they tion, Goldman said some progress was made remain engaged in Westfield." gotten on a train and also con- ran for council years ago to get involved in and added he hopes the town "takes steps not For his part, Betancourt, a member of the tacted the New Jersey Tranait Obituaries A-6 issues they did not believe the council was only for the present but to the future." council since January 2001, said several fac- Police Department and Port handling well. Goldman, who was the chair- Goldman, who was often part of a partisan tors motivated him to run for council. "I felt Authority Police Department. Real Estate C-2 man of the Wostfkld Democratic Committee, minority on tlu> council, said the hardest part the town wns taking a new direction I didn't After hours of searching, a said he felt it wns "time to step up" when the of being a councilman was doing the right Police Log A-3 council wns debating the proposed develop- thing for the town, despite opposition. "The (Continued on page A-2) (Continued on page A-2) A-2 Record Press December 30. 2005 VOTF will host talk Westfield police are honored Goldman, about abuse by clergy Betancourt (Continued from page A-l) At 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Voice of joined the Air Force as a chap- for saving lives of residents the Faithful of Union County lain. AH an Air Force major sta- agree with," he said. "It was and North New Jersey will tioned in Germany, he received after a few attempts, Rodger could feel a pulse unbelievable the level of sup- present the H(?v. Thomas A. 16 military awards and decora- TMK RECORD PRESS and see a breath of hope. port I received." Doyle, a Dominican priest and a tions for distinguished service. He has able to save the woman's life, Rodger Besides his desire to take canon lawyer, to speak on cleri- In addition to his doctorate, WESTFIELD — Local police officers who pointed out, because of hit) training in first aid. the council in n different direc- cal sexuiil abuse and the cur- Father Doyle has master's went above and beyond the call of duty were "It feels very good" he said, before humbly tion, Betancourt has always rent status of this issue in the degrees in political science, honored at the 2005 Police Awards ceremony, adding, "but I just relied on my experience." been inspired to pursue public- Catholic Church. church administration, theology held at the last Town Council meeting of the Officer Frank Ricci was also honored with a service. "Public service is in my The presentation will be and philosophy. year on Dec. 13. Live Saving award, as were Officers Vincent blood," he said. "...That's my given ut the First L'nited Despite these degrees and Awards were presented in several cate- Hatala and Frank Padovano, Ricci responded religion." Following the leader- Methodist Church in West field. the derailment of his diplomat- gories including Life Saving, Medal of Merit. to n call of an unresponsive, unconscious ship role of his father, who was In 1985 Father Doyle co- ic career in the Church, Father Command Citation, and Certificate of Merit, female due to a possible overdose Dec. 12, n senator in Puerto Rico, authored a comprehensive Doyle considers his work on with more than a dozen officers receiving the 2004. Her lips had turned blue and her pulse Betancourt spent much of his report .sent to every bishop iti behalf of victims of sexual honors. was very faint. Ricci immediately began res- time working for several com- which he warned

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Freeholders invites the public to Lighted lake areas include visit the county park system to Warinanco Park Lake in Rosellt, approved enjoy wintertime activities. Winter Meisel Avenue Lake in Springfield, sports such as cross-country skiing, Rnhwuy River Park Lake in sledding and ice skating are |x»miit- Habway, Rrinnt Park Lake in ted in several (orations, weather, Summit and the Upper Luke of by board snow and ice conditions permitting. Echo Ijike Park in Mountainside. Cross-country skiing is allowed Non-lighted skating area.s Early budget review at Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch include Warinancu Park I^iguon in Plains, Oak Ridtfe Golf Course in Rust-lie, Black Brook Park Like in is now underway Clark, and the Watt-hung Kenilworth, Nomahegan Park Lake Reservation. in Cranfbrd. Milton Lake F'ark in The flap jx>le area in Echo Lake Kahway and the extension lake nrul THE RECORD-PRK5S Park in Mountainside is the only lagixm in Green Brook Park in sanctioned site in the I 'rtion County Plaintield. Signs announcing the SCOTCH PLAINS — The park system for sledding. suitability of any natural area for Board of Education last week Toboggans, bobsleds and other non- skuting will IK- posted, Ice hockey is approved a now program that sUtrable devices are strongly dis- permitted at designated skating will allow qualifying high school couraged at any time, for safety rea- areas at the discretion of the Union students to explore internships sons. County Police. rather than attending class in Snowmobiles are strictly prohib- For additional information the spring of their senior venr. ited in the Union County Park regarding winter s|x>rts, call the At the Doc. 22 meeting, the System. park* department at <908J f>27- board also continued its early Galloping Mill CJolf Course is not •1SKX) lietween Sa.m -1 p.m. Mimday review of the 2006-2007 budget available (or winter sjiorts activi- through Friday. Information can process, outlining the guidelines ties, as the terrain of the course is also Ix1 obtained by visiting the and assumptions that will shape considered tint hazardous for this Website at www.ucnj.org nr calling the spending plan that is submit- John Bowman, horticulturalist from Home Depot in Qarwood, teaches the Rake and Hoe Garden use. Snowbonixling and sledding HIT the recorded message at the ted to voters for approval next Club Juniors about succulents and how to prepare a dish garden for the State Garden Club Show also prohibited at the Ash Brook Wfirinunco Skating Center at 1908) April. in February. and Oak Riil^e gulf courses. 298-78r>() or the Union Countv The high school initiative, a Many options are available for Parks hotline at (908) 3">2-8410. pilot program, will allow stu- dents to explore internships, self- directed projects and community Juniors prepare for Garden Club Show service projects following comple- VVESTFIELD — This month, the Rake and tional handouts for the Juniors and with mate- I Police Log tion of Advanced Placement tests Hoe Garden Club Juniors were busily prepar- rials to actually show the girls what to do. in May. Participating students ing for the State Garden Club Show in He caught the girls' interest immediately by WESTFIELD n wallet Dec. 21. would not attend school for the February, They wanted to enter the dish gar- cutting a cactus in half to reveal a very juicy *** duration of the project, but would den category and decided that creating a succu- center — hence the word succulent, meaning Westfield resident Don A Forest Avenue resident report- have to check in at the school at lent garden display would be of interest to "having fleshy leaves or stems that conserve Alexander was charged with pos- ed the theft of his car Dec. 21. least once a week. them. moisture... (and) are full of juice." session of marijuana Monday fol- .•* * * Under program guidelines, The club leader, Alice Cowell, happened to be Bowman went on to describe how to handle lowing a motor vehicle stop at Elm Police arrested 20-year old students would be closely moni- in Home Depot in Garwood when she ran into these prickly plants by wrapping a piece of Street and I.enox Avenue. Deanna Bush on the 600 block of tored in their work by an author- an employee in the horticulture department, newspaper strip around it to position it in their Alexander was issued a sum- North Avenue last week and ity at their place of employment John Bowman. They began talking, and dishes, There is certain soil that these plants mons and subsequently released. charged her with shoplifting. Bush and would not be paid for their Bowman offered to be of help to the girls. He prefer and certain food, all of which are avail- was pixx-essed and released on her work. Students would be told Cowell that he would prepare a program on able for purchase at Home Dejxrt. New Providence residents own recognizance. required to have a 2.5 GPA to be succulents for the girls in which they would not The girls not only learned a lot from Astern Sh nay cler. Ned Pat el and •I t .;• Eugene Astrakan was charged A resident of the UK) block of eligible for the project. At the only create a garden but would learn about suc- Bowman, they had an exceptional time. 1 completion of the project, stu- culents as well. If your son or daughter has an interest in with possession of marijuana fol- Myrtle- Avenue re|«)rteti a burglary dents would be required to either The Juniors met on Dec. 1 at the Home gardening and would like to join the Juniors in lowing a motor vehicle stop to his residence Friday. write a paper or make a presen- Tuesday at Central Avenue and Depot, where Bowman met the girls sporting a the Rako and Hoe Garden Club, call Pani Kolb Sussex Street. tation on their experience. festive Santa's hat to put everyone in the holi- at (908) 233-3596. Next month, the club is Clark resident Helena Skultotly. Board members henrd a day mood. He was well prepared with informa- planning a safari to Duke Gardens. 159, was charged with driving while detailed presentation on the proj- Kennelh M. Lantz -Jr. ofintoxicated Friday after being ect at an earlier meeting. Last Westfield and Steven Mieles of arrested at the intersection of week, student Jennifer Bauer Plainfield were arrested Dec. 20 at Dorian Hoad and Kahway Avenue. came out to urge the board to Club decorates the intersection <>f South and Skultetly had a blood-alcohol grant approval. Bauer has Central avenues, content of .13 percent, according to already lined up her project, in CPUs school Lantz was arrested fur an out- police. She wns subsequently which she would help administer standing Westfield warrant, while released to a responsible party. a program at the Eagleton WESTFIELD — To mark Mieles was charged with disorder- * *+ Institute designed to get girls the holidays, the Rake and Hoe ly conduct. Mieles was released on Middlesex resident Sharon engaged with politics. Garden Club created some 80 summons; Lantz posted bail and Patrick was arrested Monday on a festive cardinals to decorate was also released. contempt of court warrant out of The board approved the pilot Westiieid. ft trick was transported. program 7-0, with President the holiday tree at the Cerebral Palsy League's Jardine A Westfield resident rejwtrted a U) Union County Jail and was held Linda Nelson describing it as a burglary U) his car and the theft of in lieu of $800 bail. "very creative approach to Academy in Union. expanding our students' experi- The club has provided this ences" at a minimal cost to tax- decorative service to the league payers. for many years. Club members Board members also held a select a theme for the tree, brief discussion about the upcom- make decorations, purchase a ing budget process, outlining the children's book which pertains SPORTS MEDICINE guidelines and assumptions that to the theme and bring every- have been established. District thing to the site for decoration. officials are anticipating natural This year the tree was decorat- Presented by William ikll.KI'f ed with red cardinals, red and gas and electricity costs to rise by Members of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club decorated a tree A FIT CONCLUSION 13 percent, and medical and den- white candy canes and fluffy with cardinals for children at the Cerebral Palsy League in Men •wci women who age "nnriu,il- •ij;e fSO. ,i(live adulls lose only .shunt ?"'•.. tal care premiums to rise nearly white cotton ''snow" with a Union. Iv" can e\jK>(t to lose significant liv o^c "(I. as much. The district is also huge plaid bow to top it. amounts ill muse Ic, (nine, and aeruhii We hope VON h,i\e found the infor- anticipating another five special The Cerebral Palsy Ix'ague, 21 years and the Vincent tains a minimum of a 1:3 ratio c.ip.ltitv lvPK.ilk. men lose ahuut K) mation in India's column interesting education students, and plans to <;l their imisde m.iss cub decide •liter ,iiul iriKirming. Al 111 11 KIHAIHJITV Inc. was originated by a group Coletta Vocational Center: and of staff to students to provide a^e fw while women lo-e ,i little less. IIOS \ SI'ORIS MIDICINI, we provide increase staffing to keep pace of concerned citizens in thethe Union site, which houses for the needs of each individual r with rising enrollment. Women also lose IV - i(l ol hone min- individualized ii'h.ihilil.ilive tare ior sev- 1940s to provide care, treat- the Jardine Academy for ages student. Programs addressing eral content bv .n;e 'Ml. Kesi-arch IIHII- eral injuries ami conditions. We arc .ilso As it attempts to grapple with ment and education for chil- 3-10 years. Kaleidoscope Early physical and educational needs elk", that everdst' I an slow bunt* loss •in excellent resuurii' should sou have those increases, the board will dren and adults with disabili- Intervention Program and are integrated into an interdis- and increase the MA1 iiiuf strength ol questions abut exercise, and keeping keep in mind a wet of 10 guide- musile 'unhiding the hi-.irl1. l\ertisc |JIHM(,III\ lit. lur (urlhef mlormalion ties,. Today the league is com- Early Childhood Learning ciplinary approach. (| ( lines, including one that states, prised of two facilities — the Center, a medical daycare. pro- For more information about also helps j>iewn( loss ot aeruhic cap.K - call us al i H't' J~_'-S lv). We are conve- "To the extent possible, maintain Cranford site, which houses the itv. uhiifi is the int'dsure ol the ahilit* ol MM/iillv Irnaleil at 77" W.ilnut Aw. in gram. Rake and Hoe, contact Pam the heart, luni;s, and blood \ewls lo ( lantiird. Auto Insurance ( Lunis nre appropriate class sizes." Rising Jardine Academy for ages 10- Kolb at 1908)233-3596. class sizes at the elementary The Jardine Academy main- deliver ox\i;er> to must It's during phw- our specialty, and We will submit your level prompted complaints from c.il .Ktivitv. While roost people (Lit In hilK lur compensation. \'o faults &, parents through much of the fall. hall their maximum •ieml>i< (.apauK In Mediiiirc. New patients, .ire welcome. Board member Craig Nowlin l'.>. I'ecipk1 who luwarlhriTis should lit c omlon hcthi-ir i;mdi' when exert i said he was "ready, willing and Fax us able" to make sacrifices in other Hand Therapy www. witliambellrehab. com areas to maintain smaller class sizes. your news! Occupational Therapy Another guideline, which was will in (lire .connected to you recently added, states that (732) 574-2613 Physical Therapy spending for new programs should come from appropriations Rehabilitation Center for existing programs, whenever Speech Therapy possible. "If somebody is going to Snow One ol the area's introduce something, there A new facility with experienced should be an offset," said most respected caring therapists and state-of-the-art programs Annette Krell Business Administrator Anthony Removal providers ol Acute MS. OTR, CHT Del Sordi. is now open in Westfield. and Suh acute care A first draft of the proposed (908) 820-0283 Director budget should be complete by mid-January, and will likely be Accent On Hands Pediatric Advantage 1 Nursing Care discussed at the board's meeting Giron's emu VVe'.rfietcl at the end of next month, Dei Sordi said. 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For more information, contact 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Jodi Baxter, director of Youth and .1 S /8 Family Services, at (908) 889- v.'fvr.p ol Hi County C''r.>.'f< 8800, ext. 254, or Complete Insured Tree Service jbaxtcr(« jccnj.org. The JCC is Call 908-771-5901 « www.ucij.org/RUNNELLS located at 1391 Martine Ave. A-4 Record Prm*m December 30,2006 Commentary Time to fix Giving thanks Congress for public servants THE CENTER FOR CONGRESS Over the next week, elected officials in municipali- I am an unabashed fan of ties across the state will be sworn in and begin new W60FF! Congress. It is, to my mind, the terms in office. Those who are taking the oath for the American institution that most first time have just a glimmer of an idea about what wholly represents our democracy the next three or four years will entail; we wish them and guards our freedoms. It is our < well as they take on their new task. But we also should AFFbRPlTff most representative governmental body, the place where the myriad take a minute to recognize the work of outgoing offi- currents of American society meet cials, such as Larry Goldman and Rafael Betancourt in and come to terms with one anoth- Westfield and Stuart Kline and Andy Calamaras in er. Without it, there is no way for Fanwood, who have served their communities well. our nation to guarantee freedom, Serving in any branch of local government — but ensure that the passions of the moment are cooled in deliberate especially on the municipal governing body — is not for debate, or check the power of the the faint of heart. The weekly Tuesday night meetings President. alone, which can sometimes last past midnight, repre- So I am distressed to say that sent just the tip of the iceberg in terms of time commit- at the moment, I am not a fan of ment. Being an effective commissioner or councilman, how Congress often operates, or especially in a mid-sized or large community, is really fails to operate. a second job. Elected officials may attend subcommittee This is not a partisan comment. meetings, where the nitty-gritty details are often Some of Congress' problems have worked out, several times a week. They are the public been building for decades, includ- ing years during which I served as face of the community at any number of civic functions, a member of the Democratic and they travel to Trenton to advance the interests of majority. their municipality. Depending on their roles, they may However, there are now so also be on call in the event of a crisis. many serious issues that have And that's just the time commitment, never mind the been allowed to spiral out of con- trol, and so many problems going actual work involved. Municipal officials are at the unresolved, that Congress, as an lowest rung of government, which means they're often institution, is in deep trouble. Too first to receive complaints when someone is disgruntled often it shirks its constitutional or aggrieved. They're also called upon to make tough Letters to the editor role and appears incapable of choices, some of which pit various local constituencies doing the work that the American against each other and inevitably leave someone people depend on it to do. unhappy. And they're asked to act in the long-term There are numerous ways in : interests of the community and without political moti- Leuthold concedes, explains decision which I believe Congress has fall- vation, when it's often easier to opt for the short-term en short of its responsibilities: To The Record-Press: Committee, present Town Council members or our First, the budget is out of con- fix or get caught up in partisan maneuvering. We don't Rules. Why do we have them in our society? We mayor. To paint this situation as the product of trol. The budget is the operating always agree with the way our officials discharge their have them .so as to prevent anarchy and provide a "power hungry" Republicans who want to win at all blueprint of our government, but duties — the role of an editorial page is usually to say principle- for governing actions. Rules, and a desire to costs and "rule the town" is both irresponsible and except for a brief time in the how things could be done better, after all — but we abide by them, are at the heart of why 1 decided to inaccurate. It is unfortunate Westfield Democrats 1990s, Congress has been unwill- commend their willingness to take on a challenging challenge the result.s of the 4th Ward election in needed to seize this situation to take partisan shots ing for some time to exert any and often thankless task. which I was (mid am) the loser. at Republicans. I am extremely proud of the non- meaningful control over it. This is , Recently, many |X'ople have characterized myself partisan campaigns all the Westfield Republicans in part because the budget process We should also commend Goldman, Betancourt, and the Republican Party of this town as "power ran this fall. The Republicans who govern Westfield, is broken, and in part because Kline and Calamaras in particular, both for their work hungry," a "sore loser" and "misguiding the children including our present council and mayor, do so for Congress has been unable to rein and for the way they approached their office with hon- of Westfield." I find these characterizations hurtful, the betterment of this town and expect nothing in in spending, tax cuts, or special- esty and integrity. unfair and partisan. For someone who spent count- return. I can state this in good faith as someone new interest tax breaks and subsidies. Second, Congress is too respon- • To all the elected officials who will begin work anew less hours campaigning and away from his family I to the political process of Westfield. 1 would not have become involved in the process otherwise. sive to narrow special interests. in 2006, good luck. And to those who are stopping down feel I am entitled to fair and accurate electoral proce«a. My decision to chalieage is as simple as Lastly, and most importantly, is the issue of vot- The tax breaks, regulatory after the New Year, thank you. that. Laat Friday, I sat and listened to a lawyer from ing. Some have asked, "What are we teaching our waivers, and subsidies that it Union County argue that ensuring the accuracy of children?" with regard to my decision to challenge hands out have not only con- the voter rolls was not the responsibility of the the results. The lesson I hope is learned is about the tributed to our nation's alarming Union County Clerk, but some secretary at the value of voting and the importance of the electoral budget deficits, they also have Union County Board of Elections, How is tlus possi- process. Every vote does matter. It is extremely made it appear that Congress sim- ble? Who is accountable? This is an official election, important for everyone in this town to understand ply rewards big-time contributors The Record-Press is here for you the heart of the democratic process, not some stu- the issues and express their opinion through the vot- and powerful friends. dent council election. I hope the County of Union ing process on the municipal and school level. The Third, Congress has refused to The following information should help you get your takes a long, hard look at who is accountable and issues debated and voted on in this past election deal effectively with flaws in our ideas and community news into The Record-Press: responsible for tin's process and makes the appropri- have a direct affect on all constituents of this town. electoral system. I'm not just talk- ' : Call Editor Gregory Marx at (732) 396-4219 with story ate changes. As for my decision to challenge, I stand 1 congratulate Tom Bigosinski on his victory. He ing here about the need for cam- suggestions, questions or comments. For sports, call Russ by it and thank the courts for clarifying the out- will undoubtedly be a fine councilman for the 4th paign finance reforms or the Crespolini at (732) 396-4202. standing issues involved. Any further iegnl proceed- Ward. I would like to thank my wife Karen for sup- decline in competitive elections. Our address: The Record-Press, 301 Central Ave., Clark, ings at this point would be tedious, burdensome and porting me through this process and the almost 1,500 We have for decades had a fragile NJ, 07066. unproductive. residents of the 4th Ward who felt I would be worthy elections process in this country. As for my decision being defined as "partisan" and of this job. In my own way, I am a winner because the Lists of registered voters are poor- i Our fax number is (732) 574-2613. ly maintained, registration rules Our e-mail address is [email protected]. "Republican," I take exception to this characteriza- great people I have met on this endeavor. I wish tion. The decision to challenge this election was mine everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. are often convoluted, elections Deadlines and mine alone. I would like to be clear that it was ERIC LEUTHOLD administration is mostly in the not the decision of the West field Republican Westfield hands of partisan office-holders. The deadline for submitting articles and press releases Fourth, Congress is exceptional-. to The Record-Press is 5 p.m. Friday. ly polarized. Pretty much every The deadline for submitting letters to the editor is 10 member of Congress complains a.m. Monday. Reader: Editorial 'historically flawed' these days about the poisonous atmosphere on Capitol Hill. It is Correction policy To The Record-Press: Is it the opinion of the goody-goodies at The Record- not just the moderate center that The recent editorial ("President isn't above the Press, The New York Times and elsewhere that the The Record-Press will correct errors of fact, context or has atrophied, but also the cour- law") is factually, logically and historically flawed. For aforementioned trio are murderers for the carpet tesy and civility that are crucial to presentation and clarify any news content that confuses or starters, Jamie Goreiick, who worked for President bombing policies of innocent Japanese and German misleads readers. Please report errors to Editor Greg productive political discourse. Clinton and who constructed the infamous wall of sep- civilians, along with the secret executions of suspected Fifth, fairness in the legislative , Marx at (732) 396-4219. aration between the FBI un the one hand and the CLA spies? And what about the murder of German and process has broken down. A major- Photographs and NSA on the other, stated in a message to Congress Japanese POWs on the battlefield (albeit a small num- ity-rule-at-all-costs mentality, during the Clinton years that the president has the ber in this latter group)? especially in the House, has stifled We welcome submitted photos — color or black-and- inherent right to engage in domestic spying without On n related note, will we see an editorial calling for discussion, undercut careful delib- Z white — of community events. Individuals in the photos oversight of or informing of the Congress. The editori- a full publication of the Barrett report which lists addi- oration, and worst of all, put an should be identified and clearly visible. When submitted al refers to "American citizens" as if the citizens in tional crimes of the Clinton administration? For sever- end to the consensus-building that question lAl Qaeda suspects I obtained the right of cit- electronically, photos should be in JPEG format. al yeai-s, Clinton's coat-holders Senators Kerry, Dorgan ought to be a congressional hall- •» izenship honestly. Ps.-it — they are fanatics who kill and Durbin, among others, have worked to suppress mark. innocent people by flying airplanes into buildings, this report, which details the criminal misuse of the Finally, Congress has ceded its planting bombs on subways and elsewhere and seek- Justice Department and the IRS by our 42nd presi- war powers to the President. The ing to terrorize and/or kill as many innocent people as dent. I won't hold my breath waiting for the editorial. Founders explicitly gave the pow- possible. The problem, at present, is not violation of any law, ers to declare and fund war to The armchair strategists and goo-goos of the far left it is the loft's extreme and irrational hatred of George Congress. Yet Congress in recent are doing everything in their jxnver to give us a replay W, Bush, along with their hypocritical use of the law as years has rolled over and refused of Vietnam, another war where they wanted us to lose a bludgeon to punish those who dare to disagree with to take a hard look at the execu- ' NJN Publishing © 2005 and the other side to win. In Vietnam, they achieved them. Regarding (he law, it would be interesting to see tive branch's war rationale and A Penn Jersey Advance, inc. Newspaper their goal but no one on the far left in this country iost the left-wing news media show half as much interest execution or plans for an end- their lives in the bloodbath of Pol Pot or the "re-educa- in the law-breaking, ethical lapses and racism of the game. Congress has failed to act as tion"camps of the Vietnamese communists. If it was up Democrats as they do the G.O.P.To illustrate the point, a separate and independent body, to Michael Moore, Howard Dean, John Kerry (today Publisher/VP Advertising El ken Hlckil 7J2-396-4404 think of Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy, Jesse Jackson and and to provide essential oversight anyway )et al, Saddam Hussein would still be in power. Robert Byrd as conservative, patriotic, pro-life during times of great need. Advertising Director Carol Hliitliin .732-396-497* Genernl Sherman stated that "war is hell." Franklin Republicans. Hnte em? Need I say more? | (it-Hit percent of the population Westfield/Mountainside Chapter always have a responsibility to News: Phone 732-396-4219 Fax: 732-574-2613 wilt need blood nt some point in their lifetime. American Red Cross become involved in the work of Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 Congress, but never more so than Advertising: 732-396-4404 • Classified: 1-800-472-0102 when we think it has gotten off Letter policy track. 4kiwd-fteu(l5FS0Mi«i kpuhloJmlwilnLit In S|M'"!>Wii»i mi iniinl \w. , Unk. \|in»J WH"*. Stitw-npixm rale* h mul. mw wj/ mnlnn I nniti lioinn Jr. ma <4 mum $iu md i>t University. He was a member of TII Mibscnlirtill l- Send or fax letters to: The Record-Press, 301 Central Ave., Clark, NJ, 07066. Our fax num- ber is (732) 57-1-2613. the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. December 30,2005 ftocord Pr«ss A-5; Red Cross announces slate of lifesaving classes WESTFIELD — The course, the class will be 9:15 Westfield/Mountatnside Chapter a.m.-1:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. of the American Red Cross has The First Aid class will take scheduled its lifesaving skills for place 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. the month of January. Tuesday, Dec. 27. It is also being The Adult" CPR offered at 6:30-10:30 p.m. (Cardiopulmonary Wednesday, Jan. 18. This course Resuscitation I class will be held teaches participants how to four different times. Participants check the condition of conscious need only attend one of these and unconscious victims, dates. The first will be 9:15 a.m.- respond to choking emergencies, 1:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30. The and recognize and care for life- class will also be held 6-10:30 threatening bleeding, sudden ill- p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4; 9:15 ness and injures.. a.m.-1:4ft p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17; The CPR/AED for the and 6-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan Professional Rescuer (infant, 26. The course teaches partici- child, adult, two person CPR and pants how to deal with choking, AED) class will be offered twice, breathing and cardiac emergen- The first will be from 9 a.m.-5 cies with adults. The course also p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28; the sec- includes training in AEI) (auto- ond will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. mated external defibrillation) Saturday, Jan. 14. This course is intended for individuals who The Infant & Child CPR class have the duty to respond to i.s scheduled for 12:30-5 p.m. emergencies such as lifeguards, Sunday, Jan. 15. This course cov- EMTs, and health care profes- 13 Union Catholic students are named Bloustein Scholars ers choking, breathing and car- sionals. For those who have cur- Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains recenly announced that 13 students from the class of 2006 have been awarded the title diac emergencies for infants rent certification in this course (birth to 1 yparold) and children but need to renew, re-cert idea- of Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. They are, from left, Amy Dooley of Carteret, Kazimierz Filus of Linden, Katherine (1-8 vcars old). A stand-alone tion classes will be held on McGhee of Edison, Thomas Fitzgibbon of Fanwood, Ashley Meyn of Scotch Plains, Bradley Gelles of Edison, Matthew Kolar of class of Infant CPR will run 6:30- Tuesday, Dec. 27 and again on Linden, Oluiomi Sodeke of Union, Caitlin Mahler of New Providence, Victoria Spellman of Cranford, Michael Mirza of Linden, Allysea 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, and a Friday, Jan. 27. Both classes will Walls of Cranford and Steven Rels of Rahway. The students were selected on the basis of the following criteria: (1) class rank of one, stand-alone Child CPR class will run from 6:30-10:30 p.m. two, or three in the graduating class and ranked within the top 10 percent of the graduating class at the end of their junior year; or run 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, For a full listing of classes and Jan. 10. courses being offered this winter, (2) class rank within the top 10 percent of the graduating class at the end of the junior year with combined critical reading and math The Community First Aid & check the chapter Web site at SAT scores of 1260 or higher at the end of the junior year. More than 5,000 Distinguished Scholars received sward offers for the Safety class wilfbe held 9:15 w ww. west field mtside- 2006-07 collegiate academic year. Distinguished Scholars are offered an annual award of $1,000 to be used at a New Jersey a.m.-1:45 p.m. Monday. Jan. 23 redcross.org. University or College without regard to financial need. and Tuesday, Jan. 24. This course All trainings take place at the teaches participants choking, VVestfield/Mountainsidc Chapter breathing and cardiac emergen- of the American Red Cross, locat- cies and first aid. The course cer- ed at 321 Elm Street in tifies participants in CPR for Westfield. Advance registration infants, children and adults and is required and space is limited. LOWEST Holiday Hours first aid. The CPR portion of this For more information, visit the MON.-THUHS. 9AM - 9PM class can be taken on these days Chapter House, call the Chapter PRICES FRI. & SAT. 9AM-10PM without the first aid. For those at (908) 232-7090 or send an e- SUN. 11 AM - 6PM who need to re-certif'v in this mail to [email protected]. GUARANTEED Not responsible for typographical Bring in any competitor's errors. Sale items cash & carry only. ad or coupon and we will Sale prices efieclive 12/28/05-1/3/06. Local author will speak meet or beat that price Prices do not include sales lax. Beer subject to ABC regulations. prices represent 24-12 oz. bottles at meeting of Wf. AARP discount unless otherwise noted. WESTFIELD — Feather Schwartz Foster will discuss her book, Ladies: A Conjecture of CHAMPAGNE* Personalities at the upcoming meeting of the Westfield Area ANDRE CHAMPAON Dry BACARDI Dry • Blush • Cold Duck AARP. The group will gather at CHIVAS JOHNNIE Brut • Spumante • 2:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the REGAL WALKER RUM Poach • Strawberry Presbyterian Church in RED Light, Gold Westfield, 140 Mountain Ave. 99 or Select 08 TAYLOR According to the author, Brut • Dry Ladies is n book of voices. In it, First Ladies from Martha GREAT3» wrarrcft» M Washington to Mamie Bfuf •Dry Eisenhower tell their own stories in their own words and in their DOM. ST7. MICHELLE own styles. The conversations Brut • D cross boundaries between fact and conjecture, and span cen- KORBEL turies. 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Westfield, fitter tin \VYACT will perform a special Westfield Regional Health ago. funeral from the Higgins and show featuring the music of Department, and open to residents Mr, DeChellis was a member Homier Kdu> Luke Funeral Richard Rodgers to raise funds of Westfield and Fan wood. 2 p.m. of the We.stfieid Police- ilome. 582 Springfield Ave., for hurricane victims. 6 and 8:30 Jan. 9. Westfield municipal build- Department fur 25 yours before Westficld. Interment was in p.m. First Baptist Church of ing, 425 E. Broad St. Residents Westfield, 170 Elm St. Tickets who are Medicare-eligible should rt-'tiririK as a sergeant in 1D92. Fairvieiv Cemetery, Wi-stfield. r He was a Navy vtit'ran of the Donations may be made to the are $2.> iSIT- students 17 and bring their cards. Vaccine will be Vietnam Wiir nnd a> mem ho r of Overlook Hospital Cancer under* and are available at administered on a first-come, first- the Police Benevolent Association Center, c/o Bonni L. Clcarhart. 99 Boogies Tickets, 41 Elm St. <908i served basis. l^ocnl 90 in WestfH-ld. Beauvoir Ave,. Summit, NJ 233-3200. HOLY TRINITY SENIORS MEETING — the social club will Surviving are his wife, Joan; a 07901. gather for the first time after the New Year, a.-* a representative SATURDAY from the Westfield Y will demon- Magdalen Adelaar strate exercises for arthritis and WESTFIELD - Magdalen Methodist Church of Wostfiold. DEC. 31 osteoporosis sufferers. 1:30 p.m. 'THE GUYS AND DOLLS Jan. 9. Holy Trinity Interparochial Depardit'U Adelaar, 88, died Dec. She graduated from Bay Ridge 1 21, 2005 nt her homt-. Day School and from Brown OF BROADWAY - a musical School, First Street, Westfield. Born in Cardiff, Wales, she Business College in Hrooklyn in revue featuring American clas- HEALTHY LIVING AFTER grew up in Bo.rnu-o, Spain before 1937, sics, presented by the Westfield THE COOKIES — Public health immigrating to Brooklyn in li>28, Surviving is her husband nf 65 Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. nurse Anne Travisano will lead a Some truly 'note-able' women r program at the Fan wood Mrs. Adelaar li\ ed in West field for years. Robert K: sons. Robert. Westfield High School auditori- The members of the Woman's Club of Westfield enjoyed a live more than 50 years. Memorial Librarv. 7-8 p.m. Jan 10. Peter and Richard: four grandchil- um. 550 Dorian Rd. Tickets $125 For more, call (908) 322-6400. musical performance at their annual Christmas party. Jean Mrs. Adelaar worked as a med- dren and one great-grandchild. or $50; available at (908) 232- CAMP YACHAD REGIS- Murphy introduced Alison Nead, vocalist, and Mel Freda, ical transcriber at Alexian Seivices will be held 10 a.m. 9400 or from Martin Jewelers, 12 TRATION — Children ages 3-15 pianist, who entertained by singing Christmas carols and lead- Brothers Hospital in Kli/nbith Friday in Redeemer Lutheran North Ave. West, Cranford. can be registered for the summer ing members in holiday songs. Funds were collected to pro- fore more than 25 years before Church, West field. Visititt ion is 2--J camp offered by the JCC of vide a holiday party for a local women's shelter. Shown from retiring. She also tnujjht at and 7-i'i p.m. Tliurs 889-8800, ext. required. The contest is organ- Alzheimer's di.sun.se, stroke and A member of the New York Helen's Church in Westfield. — Cori Brandon of SAGE 254. ized and judged by local members other related topics. Traffic Club and the Raritan Arrangements wtire by the Rossi Eldercaru will spunk about mem- PERSONAL TRAINING of the Society for Neuroscience, The lop three finishers will Traffic Club, he also belonged to Funeral Home, Scotch' Ptatns. ory enhancement techniques WORKSHOP — hosted by the an organization of scientists and receive cash prizes and the win- before a meeting of the women's Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA physicians dedicated to promot- ner will receive an all-expenses- group. 12:30 p.m. St. Helen's and the National Exercise ing the exchange of information paid trip for two to compete in Parish Center, Lamberts Mill Training Association. Two-day among researchers and to advo- the seventh annual International Road, Westfield. New members program covers 14 hours of cating for brain education. Brain Bee (IBB), which takes ROOFING welcome. instruction. Jan. 14-15. To register, To become a contestant in the place at the University of call 18001 AEROBIC. 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New Jersey Pres* Association firehousf and near the corner of .q«- bl< * lull', Phone: 609-4D6-O5D0, e«l 24; E-mail. dlrenl@n/pa ory South Martini Avenue. December 30, 2005 Rfteord Press B-1 Community Life Briefs A look back at the year that was: 2005 in review (Continued from page A-l) former Dean Oil site that June. In response to growing class- lot ordinance in an effort to Flu clinic offered by would result in the Mukherji Twenty-year old Westfield room sizes, Westfield school minimize overdevelopment, Westfield Health Dept to Westfield by a sitting presi- Landmark application for a 24- resident, Sean Baran, was in officials put a cap on further November: In Westfield, dent. Hundreds of supporters unit townhouse project. the right pluce at the right kindergarten enrollment at Republican Mayor Andy WESTFIELD — The Wcstfield and protesters turned out for May: News broke that time during the July 7 terrorist Jefferson School and a class Skibitsky won re-election Nov. Regional Health Department will the program; protesters argued Westfield Detective Sandy bombings in the London limit of 23 students at 4, outdistancing Democratic have a flu clinic at 2 p.m. Jan. 9. with Bush supporters and in Chambers faced losing her job Underground. Baran volun- Washington School. The Scotch challenger Tom Jardim by more The clinic will be held in the some cases clashed with local after she was accused of influ- teered to join an undermanned Plains-Fanwood school district than 1,300 votes. In the council municipal building, located at police. encing another officer to void a medical unit tending to the also suffered from large ele- 425 East Broad St. races, Republicans SuJ Caruana Westfield Superintendent $20 parking meter violation in wounded at a station. A mentary and middle school and Vicki Kimmins easily won ThiH flu clinic is open to the William Foley presented enroll- February. Chambers was first trained EMT, he was living in class sizes. Officials in that dis- election in the First and Second residents of Fanwood, Garwood, ment projections for the 2005- suspended in March; a decision the United Kingdom for nn trict also implemented a now Mountainside, New Providence, wardw, respectively, while 2006 school year, indicating the on the ense by an independent internship when the attacks program to combat the early Democrat Dave Haas held a Roselle Park, Springfield and biggest enrollment fluctuations hearing officer is still pending. occurred. warning status of Park Middle Westfield. clear margin in the Third Ward. would be in kindergarten and The Westfield Town Council The Fanwood Planning School after the school failed to However, there was consider- As vaccine supplies permit, first grade with more than 100 passed a resolution lowering Board approved the demonstrate adequate yearly this clinic will also be open to able uncertainty in the Fourth new students. Rising enroll- the school tax lew bv nearly Marcovecchio project, one of the progress on all 40 indicators Ward, as Democrat Tom individuals who are business ment would bo in issue all year $715,000. The council also three downtown redevelopment required bv the federnl No owners within the communities for both the Westfield and Bigosinski hold a lead of one awarded a bid to turf and applications. Construction on Child Left "Behind Act. vote over Republican Eric served by this department. Scotch Plains-Fanwood dis- install lights at Syd Fnye and the project has yet to begin. A Westfield also made several The vaccine will be given out tricts. Leuthold. Just last week, Houlihan fields. concept plan for the third rede- improvements to its school Leuthold's legal challenges con- on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, Westfield town officials The Westfield Planning velopment project was put facilities over the summer, most Residents who are Medicare-eli- began holding public forums to Board unanimously rejected a forth, with Helen Ling, owner of which were completed in cluded, and Bigosinski will be gible should bring their cards. gain input about a traffic safety contentious subdivision off of Enchantments, proposing n time for the start of the school sworn in Tuesday. study that eventually led to Seneca Place after a series of Victorian-style mixed-use build- year, such as a full reconstruc- In Fanwood, Democrats won Children's clothing plans for upgrades at eight "hot hearings that began over the ing at 234 South Avenue. That tion of Kehler Stadium. a tight race for two council spots." Some of the work has winter. The board also approved project was Inter endorsed by The state granted Scotch seats, giving the party complete to be collected at library started. And the Town Council an age-restricted, 35-unit con- the Borough Council. Plains permission to hold a control of the local governing WESTFIELD — The Westfield began shifting its attention to dominium complex on Prospect In Scotch Plains, seven-year deer hunt to remedy the deer body. Democrats Bruce Walsh Junior Woman's Club will hold a improving downtown parking Street after three full hearings, school board member and for- overpopulation problem, but and Joan Wheeler defeated children's clothing drive from by looking into reconfiguring though a lawsuit has held up mer president Lance Porter did so with a controversial stip- Michael D'Antuono and Jan. 16-20 at the Westfield parking lots. work on the project. announced his resignation, ulation: the use of sport Maureen Mawby. Library. Elsewhere, after awarding a The Fanwood Planning which would become effective hunters. As of the end of the Residents welcomed home Muhlenberg Hospital and contract to a private business Board began its examination of Aug. 1, Trip Whitehouse, a for- year, the hunt has not yet the first contingent of troops Cherished Creations, a Berkeley to remedy the deer overpopula- the Marcovecchio project, a mer board member, was Inter taken place and a decision rests from Iraq Nov. 7. Members of Heights charity, will benefit from tion problem, the State Fish three-story mixed use building, appointed to fill his seat. in the hands of the countv. the Bravo Company of the New the donations. The club is asking and Game Council declined to Jersey National Guard's 250th for baby blankets as well as take action on the Scotch Signal Battalion arrived home infant, toddler and children's Plains application, saying they at the Westfield Armory after clothing through size 10. wanted to explore whether a many wore gone for over a year. The clothing will be collected traditional hunt was a viable More troops arrived in the fol- in the library lobby during their alternative. lowing weeks. hours of operation. A group of local parents and The Downtown Westfield youths began pressing the Corporation and the Westfield Scotch Plains Board of Area Chamber of Commerce JCC will form Education to add ice hockey to continued a growing dispute new Brownie Troop the high school. And two sus- that began in September con- pects were apprehended follow- cerning the use of a stylized SCOTCH PLAINS — The JCC ing an armed robbery at the of Central New Jersey is joining "W" on new WACC gift cards. Scotch Plains Quick Chek on The dispute led to the DWC fil- with the Girl Scouts to form a Westfield Avenue and a high- new Brownie Troop that will be ing a temporary restraint speed chase through several against the WACC. After a based at the JCC. neighboring communities. All girls in first, second, and mooting later in the month third grades are welcome to join. In Fanwood, the with the mayor and town offi- JCC membership is not required. Marcovecchio family presented cials, the two organizations The troop will meet every other a proposal for a mixed-use finally came to an agreement, Thursday from 4-5 p.m., begin- building before the council. The with the WACC being allowed ning Jan. 19. Borough Council unanimously use of the "W." There is a $10 registration fee introduced the 2005 operating Fanwood buminvmm prodigy, for all participants. Troop dues budget, calling for an increase polfticnl lobbyist and develop- are to be determined. in the tax levy of about five tax ment partner Raj Mukherji was An open-session parent infor- points or 2.9 percent. And top- indicted Nov. .SO on allegations mation meeting will be held from ping off a busy month, a he stalked two women and 5-6 p.m. Tuesday. All interested Superior Court judge over- tried to convince them not to parents are welcome to attend to turned a 2003 council decision testify in court Mukherji has learn more about the Girl Scouts that denied a Verizon Wireless denied the allegations. and this new Brownie Troop. application to place cell phone Also, Westfield Police Officer For more information, contact antennas on an existing BROOKS CRANDALLVCORRESPONDENT Gregory Knsko filed a lawsuit Cathy Reilly at (908) 889-8800, PSE&G utility tower, paving This photo of a stack of hot pizzas being delivered on a sports car, snapped at the start of the SK and against former Police Chief cxt. 201, or creilly^jccnj.org. the way for Verizon to proceed Pizza Extravaganza sponsored in August by the Downtown Westfield Corporation, is one of our favorite Bernard Trncy, town adminis- The JCC of Centra I New with an application intensely images from 2005. trator Jim Gildea and the Town Jersey is located at 1391 Martini1 opposed by neighbors. of Westfield for alleged viola- April: Westfield voters Avenue in Scotch Plains. A three-judge panel ruled The Rotary Club of Scotch tions of his First nnd defeated the school budget for proposed as part of the bor- Fourteenth Amendment rights the first time in a decade, with ough's redevelopment zone. that a racial discrimination Plains continued to raise lawsuit brought by Scotch money for the restoration of the and the Conscientious Author will discuss 1,528 votes against the budget In Scotch Plains, the school Employee Protection Act. Kasko and 1,463 for. Shortly before board unanimously re-appoint- Plains policemen against the historic Frazee House, with 'Makeovers' book department's former leadership $20,000 raised since fundrais- claims he was retaliated the vote, the Westfield school ed Linda Nelson as president against after he blew the whis- SCOTCH PLAINS — At 7:30 board unanimously approved a and Thomas Russo as vice pres- would proceed to trial on some ing began in October 2004. of the officers' charges. The Scotch Plains school tle on illegal background checks p.m. Jan. 11, the JCC of Central new contract with the Wustfield ident. And the Township of local residents. Tracy has New Jersey and the Women's Education Association; the Council adopted a $20.8 million August: Rosemary Dun lap, board approved an athletic poli- the ex-wife of Fanwood cy that allows groups to peti- denied all the allegations. The Campaign of the Jewish three-vear agreement is effec- 2005 operating budget that town has been assigned counsel Federation of Central New Jersey tive through June 30, 2008. called for an average increase Memorial Library Director tion and fundraise for new Daniel Weiss, stabbed him in sports nt the high school, A new by its insurance carrier and will feature an evening with The Wostfield Town Council in the municipal portion of the has yet to make its response. author Ilene Beckerman. adopted a 2005 municipal property tnx bill (if $72. the neck after he left work Aug. ice hockey team was later Beckerman will discuss her budget that would raise taxes June: In Westfield, Mayor 1. After an initial scare, Weiss approved, thanks to the adop- December: More tragedy hit newest book, Makeovers at the on the average home by $105. McDermott resigned at the con- fully recovered from the wound, tion of the policy. Scotch Plains as township Beauty Counter ufHuppiness. a The $32.4 million spending clusion of the Town Council's which hnd threatened to seri- October: Scotch Plains Police attorney Doug Hansen died rumination on life, looks, and plan raised the municipal tax June 21 meeting, ns he and his ously damage hi.« voice. A Chief Mark Zyla suddenly suddeniy of a heart attack Dec. what really matters. Copies of levy by 5.4 cents per $100. family were preparing to move.' singer and musician. Weiss passed away Oct. 13 of an 8. Hanson was fondly remem- the book will be available for pur- The Westfield Board of to Somerset County. Andy retained his voice, married his apparent heart attack. Streets bered by those who knew him chase and signing. Adjustment began considera- Skibitsky, already on the ballot fiance Mary Olive Smith, and were blocked off nnd lined with in both public nnd private life. This program is the first of in tion on two controversial pro- for mayor in November, was has been performing with his police officers from throughout Scotch Plains Mayor Martin a series of "Three Authors in posals by Cingular Wireless to sworn in. hand since his recovery. the state as the township Marks defended the township's Three Months" evenings that the boost cell phone service by con- Negotiations between In Westfield, the first phase mourned Zyln's tragic death. decision to allow a tax-abate- JCC and Jewish Federation are structing an 85-foot high flag- Westfield and the flrefighter'H of the new pay station project Capt. Brian Mahoney, a long- ment at the ago-restricted running this winter and spring. pole tower sit the Wychwood union led to arbitration after and parking lot improvements time friend and colleague of Heather Glen development over For more information, contact Gardens complex on East union members rejected an was well underway, with pay Zyla, was sworn in as the new a 30-year period. The council Felicia Korman, director of the Broad Street; that application agreement drafted in media- stations complete nnd function- chief in December. approved an ordinance for the Women's Campaign at JFCNJ, at has recently been tabled. tion. By the und of the year, an ing in September. Police Chief In Scotch Plains, hundreds abatement later in the month. (908) 889-5335, ext. 301. Cingular also announced they agreement hnd not yet been Bernard Tracy announced his of members of the local teach- After a year of hearings, The JCC is located at 1391 wanted to place antennas atop reached. retirement following 31 years of ers' union began picketing, including repeated delays and Mnrtine Ave. the 40-foot high PNC bank The Westfield .school board service with the department; frustrated they were working postponements, the Scotch building nt 900 South Ave.; that unveiled its now Web site, fea- Tracy took a job with the under the terms of their old Plains Board of Adjustment on contract, which ended in Juno. Holy Trinity seniors application was later approved. turing better communication Linden Board of Education. Dec. I denied an application to Also in Westfield. local pnr- between parents and teachers. Cnpt. John Pnrizeau wns Eleven negotiation sessions build a single-family home on to learn exercise tips ties announced their slates for An elderly couple died in named acting chief and was were hold between the educa- the "Cnoper Hoad island," large- later nppointed the new chief tion association and Board of WESTFIELD — The Holy a pivotal election in November, their Fanwood home in an ly due to safety issues apparent murder-suicide, the on a permanent basis. Education which led to a mutu- expressed by a group of resi- Trinity Senior Social Club will with Tom Jardim and Andy al impasse July 12. The groups hold its first meeting of the New Skibitsky squaring off for borough's first homicide in Westfield firelighters res- dents who were determined in more than 2f> years. Thorn us cued n toddler who had fallen met with a state mediator three their opposition to the project. Year, featuring a discussion about mayor. And Councilman Mark times before moving ou to fact- exercises for those with arthritis Ciarrocca unveiled a downtown Sweeney, 81, and Cnrolyn into n hole at Tnmnque.s Park. A fire that spread across the Sweeney, 76, were found denci The child, 16-month-old John finding; sin agreement has not and osteoporosis, at 1:30 p.m. parking improvement plan to yet been reached. Negotiations entire first floor of a retired Jan. 9 in the Holy Trinity improve safety and efficiency at their Coriell Avenue home Michael Butterficld of West Held elementary school June IS. \1etuchen, had fullon into an hnvr centered on salary and Interparochial School gym on and ndd 85-100 parking spaces benefits. teacher's home ended in First Street. by reconfiguring and re-strip- Funwood Public Works open excavation si to dug to tragedy Dee. 7. Grace Salomon, After several meetings with Joan White, I he group fitness ing lots. Director RnyMnnfrn retired install new light posts. it highly praised retired In Scotch Plains, voters after 43 years of service. September: National stories an arbitrator, the Scotch Plains teacher, died of cardiac arrest coordinator at the Westfield P13A and Township Council YMCA, will speak about the ben- handily approved a $67.1 mil- An architect hired to exam- hit local communities in a big after passing out on her lion tnx levy for the 2005-06 ine two ailing public facilities wuy this month, as many agreed to a new four-year police kitchen floor. The lire was efits of any kind of exercise fur enntrnrt that will run through seniors. Anna Daniels, n certified budget. And though there was told the Scotch Plains Township organizations put in extra apparently caused by a candle fitness instructor and trained in no municipal election in 2005, Council that expensive renova- hours working to help the vic- 2008. in the living room. tions, perhaps costing several tims of Hurricane Katrina. The Westfield YMCA opened Tai Chi, will demonstrate some of Councilwuman Nancy Mnlool And on a much happier note, the movements that are especial- received the Republican Party's million dollars, would be noccs- Local houses of worship nnd up its new East Broad Street snrv. civic groups led the effort, as Family Branch, featuring pro- Union County entered into a ly helpful. backing for a run for State memorandum of understanding Assembly in the 22nd District. July: Dnriellc Walsh was did police and fire-fifth tors who grams designed for preschool- Fr. Matthew Looney, the direc- traveled to the Gulf Const to ers, teens, families ami seniors. with the Green MeadowH tor and trip planner for the club, Malool's effort ultimately fell appointed to the Wostfield Children's Farm to operate a provide hands-on assistance. And the West field Town Council r will nnnounce upcoming trips. He short in the heavily-Democratic Town Council for the Third 2. )-exliibil educational farm at district. Ward, Walsh filled Andy . Also. Cindy Shcclinii made a approved n height ordinance will have n signup for a March stop at Wostfield, speaking out that would lower the maximum the sito of the 23-acre former 22 trip to Doolnn's in Spring The Fanwood Borough Skibitsky's vacated seat after Hovel I property in Scotch he was appointed mayor when against the Iraq War in front of building height from 08 feet to Lnke for a Fenst of St. Joseph's Council informally endorsed a 35 feet in addition to a corner- Plains. celebration. development proposal for the Greg McDerniott resigned in the municipal building. 8-2 Record Press December 30, 2005

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Ryan, Christine Tolias, Julia K. Emma Byer. Jennifer A. Culello. Kehler, Valerie Keil. Erika Dob.son. Monica Doss, Monica Westfield High recognizes stu- Matthew Scharpf, Joshua S. Valentin. Joseph Vall-Llobera, Alex Cha\-es, Elise Colasanti, Kettleson. Emily Kieczykowski, Drever, Margaret Driscoll, Jane dent achievement every marking Schwartz, Jeannette II. Brittany Van Sickle, Melissa K. Stephanie Cortinhal, Leigh Elizabeth J. Kline. Bryan Knapp, D. ' Eilbacher. Isahelle C. period at two levels, Honor Roll Sharpless, Christopher Sheehnn, Virzi. Lindsay Walsh. Cindy Couture, Ian Devaney, Melvin Anna Koehler, Adam D. Koll, Encanuu'ion, Laura Fernandez. and Distinguished Honor Roll. Kimberly Shoback, Melissa Wang, Arielle Wegbreit, Daniela Diep, Jiired M. Dornfeld, Connor Julia Korn, Jennifer La.spata, Kristina Fietkiewicz, Marykate For the classes of 2006 and Shulman, Kriene-Heidi Sidhoni, Weiner, Hannah Weisman, Doyle, Rose Driscoll, Evan Amanda Laveechia. Joseph Flannery, Allison Fleder, Kerilyn 2007, a student must attain all Amanda Simmons, Marisa Kristinn Wendel, Hannah Einstein, Elizabeth A. Engel, Linares, Mary Kale Luker, Fiik-y, Courtney Fox-Sherman, A's in academic subjects and no Stotter, Marguerite Sulmont, Wharam, Michael Wikander, Josefine Eriksson, Caroline Alyssn Lund, Claire MacDonnld, Daniel Freire. Thomas Fringer, grade below a B in any non-aca- Ravi Tamboli, Dean Thompson, John Wilt, Domenick Wissel, Fallon, Matthew A. Fi>niger. Laru- Maloney, Michael Marks, Lucy Fromtling, Alan S Futran, demic subject for inclusion on the Michael Tormey, Kimberly Tianyou Xu. Suzanne Yavuz, Michael Fitzpatrick, Andrew Christopher Mattes. Kevin John (iiiglinno, Jesse Garfinkel, Distinguished Honor Roll, or a Townsend, Patrick Tresnan, Katharine Young, Eric C. Foltz-Morrison, Ashley Mans, Natalia Mavrogiannis, Aclnni (.Jaskill, Joshua Gorckens, grade of A or B on all subjects, Alexandra Tunis. Stephanie Zagorski, Xinyi Zhang. Freudenbeiin, Olympia (In^liuti. Patrick McCabe, Erin McCarthy. Jeffrey Goldstein. Diana academic, or non-academic, for Wang, Jennifer Woidman, Amy Grade II: Kaitlvn Anness. Ariel N. tiale, Anthony (ialindo, Lauren McCurdv, Amanda Goodman, Andrea Gordon, inclusion on the Honor Roll. Weiss. George Wharam. .Jamii' Tiffany Cayado. Kathryn N. Rachel E. Ganz, William I). Mi'C^uade. Rebecca McQuade, Kaitlin Gorman. Erica R. Beginning with the class of Wisniewski, Alan D. Workman. Cronen, Sheri Friedman, Jin Hee Geltzeiler, Katie Goellner, Claire Harrison Mercado, Philip J. Greene. Tyler C. Greenfield, 2008, inclusion on the Honor Koll Kyle H. Wright, Kevin Yang, Jang, Daniel J. Johnson, Kate Harris, Agustina Healv. Suloniit Micele, Georgia Miersw:i, Russell Amanda II. Gross, Ryan A. will he based on the following cri- Julianne C. Yee, Patrick H. Kovalenko, Neha Liinaye, Henry, Rachel Iimnazxone. .J. Miller. Katherine Morgan, Gundriiii). Ben Hard, David P. teria: For the Distinguished Younger, Danielle Zunuirelli, Thomas Mnlaspina, Rachel Samuel A. Johnson. Mii-hael Suzanne Morgan. Christine Hennessey. Jessica Heo, Brent Honor Roll, the GPA must be Tara Zierler, Steven ZilbeCberg. Nevvberg, Tara Picaro, Marlena Kane. Allison M. Kehler, Maria Mruz. Caitlin Murptiy, Stephanie Hewitt. Meaghan Higgins, between 3.75 and 4.0 with no Grade 10: Timothy Adanicik, Sheridan, Kutherine Stoenberg, Kheyman. elaclyn Kirna. Ross Musat, Nat alii' Narotzky, Jesse Jiilian Hobson, Alexandor grade lower than a B. For the Jessica Anderson, Alexandra H. Samantha Vitale, Sarah Weber. Kleiinan. Kristen Koepfler. Max T. Natale, Julienne Niemiern, llodara, Julianne Hodges, Honor Roll, the GPA must be Annis, Marlee Austin, Jeremv Alexander Wronski, Benjamin II. Lazar, Katherine Lee. Paula Kimberly O'Donnell-Pifkert, Andrea C. Hollander, Benjamin between 3.5 and 3.74 with no Bender, Claire F. Bennett, Znkarin. Chloe Zeitounian. Leonard, Jeffrey Manders, Roberto Olivares, Kevin Holt, ("ristina Insinga, Minkyu grade lower than a B. Danielle Bercovicz, Lauren Grade 12: Dana Bnrrasso. Pamela Marks, Katherine O'Rourke. Caitlyn Oster. Ojus Jang. Katherine L. Jarmas, Brachman. Jennifer B rot man, Miriam Becker-Cohen, George Mevlor, Christo|)her Miller. Ariel Pali!. Sarah Pecker. Jason Perez. Kristopher Kagnn, Noclle Distinguished Honor Roll Caitlin C. Burke, Andrew Braun. Brian Hurdulia, E. Slone, Ellen O'Brien. Kate E. Courtney A. Phillips, Olivia Kandigian, Jason Kealy, Michael Grade 9: Kathryri R. Abruzzo, Calvaruso. Jessica A. Cnnipn, Christopher Byrne, Rachel A. O'Connor. Michael O'Connor, Pomann. Michael Porch. Kenny, Lindsay Kleiman, Jaclyn Stephanie M. Albright, Elizabeth Snmantha D. Chu, Catherine Charntan, Lisa Chen, Alissa Giibrielle O'Leary. Matthew Catherine Iv Port a. Daniel Lack, Kmmn Laird, Jennifer Ann Antonelli, David C. Babet.ski, Cognetti, Christina M. 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December 30, 2005 Rmcord Press C-1 Sports Cranford BUM'S Raiders fall to Cranford, 35-34 Ravings EyWS supportive SPORTS EDITOR For fans watching Thursday nights girls basketball match-up of SP-F, between Cranford and Scotch Plains, it was like watching two Steroid completely separate games, Westfield played over two halves. At the end of the night, the Cranford Cougars testing in had pulled off a thrilling last- conference minute victory, knocking off the Raiders .'S5-34 in Scotch Plains. the schools The game begun as a lethargic move 2006 is just around the comer, one for both teams as Cranford and with it comes an exciting now and Scotch Plains struggled to get policy by our sports-friendly acting much of anything going offensive- STOKTS EDITOR Governor Dick Codey, which will ly. At the close of the first quarter, make New Jersey tho first state in the Cougars hadn't even broken No matter what conference the nation to test its high school into double digits. When the scor- the Cranford Cougars are in athletes for steroid use. The plan, ing did start, it was the Raiders next year, they will stiil renew which will take effect in the fall of who were doing most of it, relying hostilities with the Westfield 2006, calls for the random testing on the gutsy inside play of senior Blue Devils and the Scotch of athletes whose teams qualify for captain Lauren Benovengo. The Plains-Fanwood Raiders during their respective sport's state tour- second quarter was more of the the sports season. naments. It would affect roughly same, as Scotch Plains began to 10,000 athletes next fall. widen the gap. With Cougar for- "We will continue to play I, for one, think this is a fantas- ward Lindsay Dcilan in early foul Westfield and Scotch Plains," tic idea. trouble, Benovengo continued to Cranford athletic director Marc I know for a fact some of the wreak havoc in the paint while Taglieri said, "That won't monsters I had to face1 on the foot- Cranford sputtered offensively. change." ball field when I played were high "We came out strong," Raider Cranford's move out of the on more than just pasta dinners. guard Allie Zazzali said, "We were Watchung Conference in early There is nothing like the power- playing good defense." December was approved in a 7- less feeling as a sophomore of lin- The defense of the Raiders 4 vote by the Watchung ing up against a juiced-up center threw olf the rhythm of the nor- Conference. Cranford left pri- and knowing there was nothing mally sure shooting Lisa Levonas, marily in pursuit of football you could do to get by him that who was ice cold from the floor. parity and the Mountain Valley didn't involved pulling your With the home team holding an Conference had room as all four fathers truck onto the field and impressive 17-9 load at the half, of its Somerset County mem- running him over. Keeping the Cranford head coach Brian competition legal in a good thing bers, North Plainfield, Bound for the area schools, and quite Chapman didn't worry. "I said to Brook, Maaville and Mount St. frajikJy, the schools with nothing the girls at half time, the law of Mary of Watchung, jumping to to hide should have no problem averages says if your best player tlit! Skyiand Conference next goes 0-10 in the first half she is fall. The remaining MVC mem- with these tests. going to make a luindle of them in Codey's executive order, which bers are all from Union County, is likely to be challenged by civil the second half," Chapman said. which may open an opportunity liberties groups, will only apply to "It's just nature." for some of the other area steroid use, not illegal drugw. Is the The second half started off schools. with the Cougars scrapping for plan perfect? No. Testing only "There is some talk and teams and athletes that qualify for possession, and soon the momen- state playoff games is .scratching tum began to swing towards the some desire to form what would at the surface, and there are still visitors. "Second half, we kind of ultimately be a Union County questions about how the tests will let them get back into it. We didn't Conference. I don't think it was be administered. But it's a starting keep going, we just had like a received at the MVC as openly point, and if it makes a few kids 'we're winning, its going to be ok' and as willingly at* the people think twice about jamming a nee- kind of thing. 'We're winning so in the Watchung Conference dle full of jwison into themselves, we're going to win,"* Zazzali aaid. ALEX CENWSHALERtDGE.NET would have liked it to be," then it is a good start. It is esti- "Wo just didn't keep playing Raider Allle Zazzall advances the ball In Scotch Plains heartbreaking 35-34 loss to Crantord tsat TmgUeri ttmid. "Our stance here mated the program would cost hard." Thursday. at Cranford i» m simple one. We $50,000 during tho first year and The Cougars started mount a That's why if you notice we stayed year we had no seniors on the poise," the coach said. "We had fought for this, we believe in would be funded out of the state's comeback due in large part to the this and its coming to fruition budget. sharp play of Levonas, junior in it the entire first half, But our team. We ended up playing a ton opportunities earJy in the game to offense needed a little jump start of close games. We wore 7-1 in score which would have given us nnd we don't want to see our- If anything, the testing needs to Carla Rut mayor and a group of selves put in the same position go farther. F say, test for every- hustling seniors. "The seniors so we went to a couple of trapping games that were five points or a bigger lead and we didn't. We things that we do." the coach said. less. Uncharacteristically close had them in foul trouble and did- that we've been in for all these thing. All drugs, alcohol, heck, don't maybe do the things that years." even check their sugar content. make the headlines, Amanda "It isn't that we weren't pleased games. We came out on top of n't take advantage. Just a lot of All kidding aside, student ath- with our defense in the first half those games more often than we mental mistakes more than any- While Cranford isn't really Porter, Rebecca Flanagan, interested in a Union County letes should be tested for any Courtney Koellner, and Theresa but we needed to jump start our didn't," Chapman said. "I told the thing else." manner of illegal substance, and Minitelli. These four are four- offense. It had that effect, thank- girls, I don't think we're ever Davis is aware that his team Conference, there are other suspended immediately if found year varsity kids," Chapman said. fully." going to lose these games now hns it harder than many. With a options they are more than "guilty." We, unfortunately, have "They are not going to be in the The new defense helped create because they've been there. I very difficult schedule left by willing to consider. "There are become a nation that pampers our scoring totals all tlu> time, but some opportunities for Levonas, think in coaching you can't simu- coach McBride before her defec- some schools that we would be youth and makes excuses for their when you talk about character, who became almost automatic late that kind of prep. So, the tion to the college sideline, and a interested in supporting com- poor behavior. How many parents and poise, they provide that for from behind the three point arc. other team might not have seen it big target painted on the backs of ing to the Mountain Valley," turn a blind eye to their kids even if they are doing it in prac- U.S." After a flurry of three pointers, his players. "Everyone in our Taglieri said. "Based on pro- drinking? Or condom; it, so long as Levonas went to the foul line and tice." county and in our conference, is gram offerings, size wise, and it takes places in the home? You Indeed the seniors came up with strong defensive pressure drew the Cougars to within one, It is those big moments that out to get us. They want to get geographies I think the best fit can cruise a sporting event at first year varsity coach Bruce revenge for the poundings they've are Scotch Plains and many high schools and find stu- and some timely turnovers, .'34-.'3.'J with under a minute thanks to a quick switch made by remaining. With the pressure Davis admits his team is lacking taken for the last four years. Westfield. It doesn't mean that dents under the influence in full experience in. "We are a young These kids didn't beat them that view of parents, teachers and Chapman. "We're a man to man mounting, Cranford had to make the other programs wouldn't team first and foremost and we a strong defensive stand. team, a lot of sophomores and bad, but they have to take it out work. But logistienlly, those two administrators. Most prefer to freshmen. All the kids off my turn a blind eye unless forced to like to try to win games with man. "I think we are fortunate. Last on my girls. And they know that. are the best fit." bench are freshmen. They have to And they know they are going to act — in most cases, by a police learn how to play in these kinds of It has been widely reported officer or town official. Testing have that every time they go into that Cranford will play a situations and learn how to pull a game," Davis said. "It meant a would force accountability. these games out," Davis said. "The Mountain Valley schedule, And nothing pleases me more lot more to Cranford for them to starting in 2006, in all sports last three or four years they didn't beat us then it would have meant than accountability. get a chance to play n lot because except football and that the But as it stands, of the thou- for us to beat Cranford." football team will remain in the we had the big four in here and For her part, Zazzali is pre- sands of student-athletes to com- these kids didn't get any major Wutchung until ut least 2O07 to pete in championship games next minutes and they certainly didn't pared for tho pressure of being play out a schedule that has year, about 500 will be subject to get minutes at crunch time. So, the team everyone has circled on already been finalized. That is the random tests, which will be we're learning." their schedule. "Everyone in the not entirely accurate. "All the overseen by the New Jersey State conference wants us so bad sports but football we have IntcrschoJastic Athletic Levonas took the defensive; because they haven't beaten us in Association. The actual testing of rebound and drove the length of like five years," Znzzuli said. been given a schedule from the the athletes will be done by con- the court, drawing two defenders "We're young, we're just learning MVC. So we might just be sultants. Most importantly, the in long enough to open up team- what everyone does. We'll get bet- twenking dates and times nnd executive order gives the NJSIAA mate Samantha Cartwright. ter. I think we'll be fine in the that sort of stuff. AH far as foot- and the state Department of Cnrtwright, who had a solid game, long run." ball goes we are bound to the Education authority to craft a took the feed and nailed the game schedule gjven to us by the winner with six seconds remain- Teammate Benovengo agreed. comprehensive anti-steroid pro- "It was a rougli loss. I think a lot Watchung Conference for gram that could include public ing. 'There was n little bit of time 2006," Taglieri said. "However loft and when I got the shot I just of teams are out to get us," the service announcements, training captain snid. "We definitely real- we are talking individually for coaches and educational semi- chucked it," Cartwright said. "Wo with teams about getting out of all knew that we hnd to step it up. ize this and we just have to fight nars for youngsters. This one-two through it." commitments to particular punch .should help stave off casual We knew we were better then how games. If some of the other and more serious offenders. we played in the beginning, it was Even with the ndded pressure of being the conference pariah, tenms nre able to find an oppo- It also gives the state a really big team effort that we all nent suitable for them, and we Department of Health and Senior put together at the end." Davis sees his team accomplish- ing much this season. "Our goal is nre able to find an opponent Services power to randomly test _ It wan difficult loss for Davis, suitable for them, nnd we can products sold in the state to see if who felt his team hand the game to play hard vvvry game, get bet- they contain steroids. This is a away late. "We just didn't play ter every day and hopefully we'll find one for ourselves in that scrumptious little power to have, under control. We panicked at the he better in February then we snine scheduled week then we as many students take oral per- end and just didn't execute what are in hero December," the conch will eliminate that fjoine." formance-enhancing supplements we were supposed to execute. snid. " If they keep working hard, That does not mean the that could potentially contain Bnsically, we gave the gume away, we'll be fine." Cougars would leave any of the steroids. Tin's will allow us to pro- I thought," the Raider coach said. Benovengo knows her new Wntchung Conference Schools tect our children by going after 'They went to their strength at coach has everything under con- in a lurch. "One of the things those who push this product with- the end nnd we weren't able to trol as well. "This year we all get out full disclosure. we said when we were negotiat- stop it. We didn't piny sound along nimizingly," the senior said. ing getting out with the mem- High school athletics ore for defense on it and it cost us." "Practices fire running smoothly, youths to learn about and gain ber schools is that we will Despite the loss, Davis was everything is great." accommodate them as best we experience in their game of choice, still happy with his team's effort. And Zazznli is ready for the They are not about students push- February 7 rematch with the enn," Tnglieri said, "They voted ing themselves past the breaking ""They played hard. Our kids fairly and gave us the vote and fought hard. They didn't give up. Cougars. "We'll get them back," point with drugs just to get an the guard said. "We'll get we are honoring our commit- edge. For once. I am pleased "big We just came up on the short end ment." brother" is watching. of it today. We need to learn when Cranford hack." HUSK Crettpolini ran be Rusfi Crvupulini van be reached ALEX CENA/SHALERIDGE.NET we have the lead to be a little liuti.1 C.rt'npolini van be reached at 732-:ilHi-4202 or at nreftpoli- Senior captain Lauren Benovengo's hard play in the paint gave the more cautious. It certainly wasn't at 7:i2-:i9(i-l'2O2 or at nrespoli-rvavhvil at 7:)2-396-l2<)2 or at [email protected]. Raiders an early lead that they were unable to hold. effort. It was more composure and it iQnjn publish in a. com. rcri'8polini@njttpublishi ng.com.

7 • C-2 Record Press December 30, 2005 Real Estate M. Hobson joins NAR: Market still strong, but Burgdorff ERA WESTFIELD - Burgdorff has a B.S. in human home sales will decline in '06 BRA recently announced that resources management Michele Hobson has joined the and also a B.A. in psy- The housing market for 2005 is headed for a Stevens, senior vice president of NRT Inc. company as a sales associate in chology from Kind's fifth consecutive annual record, and sales activi- According to the Federal Reserve Survey of its Westfieid Office, located at College. ty in 2006 IB expected to be the second best year Consumer Finances, the median net wealth of a GOO North Avenue West. Born and raised in in history, according to a statement released homeowner household is 36 times higher than a recently by the National Association of Realtors. renter household. Hobsun ha.H bren a licensed Wostfield, Hobson volun- Stevens snid that the national median home teers with Big Sisters of David Lereah, NAR's chief economist, said New Jersey real estate Males that market conditions are still favorable for price has never declined since good recordkeep- associate since I995J. Ueforc America, March of housing. "The slowdown ing began in 1968. "Although joining Burgdorff KRA, she Dimes, American Cancer amounts to a tapping of the there can always be a temporary was a top sales executive for Society and YMCA. She brakes on a hot market," said "Home sales are coming decline in a given area if jobs are Marriott Vacation Club previously served on the Lereah. "Home sales are coming weak and there is an oversupply International and a human Westfieid' YMCA Board down from the mountain peak, down from the mountain of homes on the market, people resources manager for of Directors and is a cur- but they will level-out at a high peak, but they will level- who stay in their homes for a Unilever. rently u member of. St. normal period of homeowner- plateau — a plateau that is gyf af a pjgp plateau •— Hobson possesses excellent Helen's Church. She MICHELE HOBSON ship generally see healthy interpersonal and comrmmiea- resides in Westfieid with '" a plateau that is higher returns over time. There are no tion skills and has achieved her husband and two children. Founded in 1958, Burgdorff tion to a more normal and bal- than previous peaks in guarantees, but there are very good odds." numerous sales production, The Burgdorff KRA ERA is the top producing ERA anced market is a good thing." the housing cycle." quality .service, and guest sat- Westfieid Office is a full-serv- real estate firm in dollar vol- The 30-year fixed-rate mort- The national median existing- isfaction awards, including a ice real estate office. For rea! ume nationally, with 16 offices gage should trend up modestly — David Lereah home price for all housing types, "Sales Executive of the Year" estate assistance, or to incjuire and over 700 sales associates and reach 6.6 percent during the NAR chief economist which is experiencing a surge award for outstanding sales about a career in real estate, in New Jersey. The Burgdorff second half of 2006, the associa- estimated at 12.7 percent to volume. A graduate of call the office at (908) 233- KRA Web site is located at tion said. $208,800 for 2005, is expected to Westfjeld High School, Hobson 0065. w w w. bu rgdor ff. com. Existing home sales, expected to rise 4.7 per- rise another 6.1 percent in 2006 to $221,400. The cent to 7.10 million this year, are likely to decline median new-home price is likely to rise 5.5 per- 3.7 percent in 2006 to 6.84 million. New home cent to $233,100 in 2005, and then grow by 7.3 sales, projected to increase 7.0 percent to 1,29 percent next year to $250,100 as higher con- RE/MAX announces new scholarship million this year, are forecast to drop 4.8 percent struction costs impact the market. RE/MAX of New Jersey select 30 winners and present Moorestown, NJ 08057 to 1.23 million in 2006 — also the second best on The U.S. gross domestic product should grow $500 scholarships to each. These A list of winners will be posted record. Total housing starts for 2005 should grow 3.7 percent for 2005 and 4.1 percent next year. recently announced the sturt of The unemployment rate is expected to decline to the 2006 Quest for Excellence funds are to be used towards an on www.remax-nj.net/quest on 5.8 percent to 2.06 million units, the highest since 1972, and then decline 4.8 percent to 1.92 4.9 percent by second quarter of 2006, and then Scholarship Program. This schol- extracurricular activity or college May 10, 2006, and recipients will million next year. stabilize. arship roaches out to New education, and each applicant receive a phone call to confirm NAR President Thomas M. Stevens of Vienna, The Consumer Price Index is projected to rise Jersey's youth and searches for must specify, if chosen as a win- that they have been chosen as a Va., said that housing has always been the 3.4 percent for 2005, and 2.9 percent next year, well-rounded students who ner, how they will use the schol- winner. Due to the large number soundest investment for most families. "As the Inflation-adjusted disposable personal income is demonstrate excellence, not only arship money. of applications received, old saying goes, homeovvnership beats the heck forecast to increase 1.4 percent in 2005 and 4.5 in the classroom, but also in To obtain an application form, RE/MAX of New Jersey is only out of a drawer full of rent receipts," said percent in 2006. extracurricular activities and in visit your local RE/MAX office or able to call the winners with their communities. contact RE/MAX of New Jersey notification. "We are very excited to be at (800) 828-7065. You can also offering this program out to New download an application at Celebrating its 20th anniver- Jersey students again this year," www.reinax-nj.net/quest or email sary, RE/MAX of New Jersey is said Jeff Snyder, co-regional [email protected]. made up of over 3,500 real estate Mortgage guidelines welcomed owner of RE/MAX of New Jersey. Applications must be post- professionals in 205 franchise offices, and continues to be one of The National Association of The Federal Reserve Board, mortgage products present "We look forward to being marked by March 20, 2006 and Realtors last week welcomed Federal Deposit Insurance important risks that must be impressed, as we are every year, sent to this address: the leading real estate organiza- tions in the state. Visit proposed guidelines from the Corporation, National Credit managed. During the public with the level of talent that the RE/MAX of New Jersey federal financial regulatory Union Administration, Office of comment period, NAR will youth of New Jersey possesses." Attn: Quest for Excellence www.reinax-nj.com for more agencies on specialty mortgage the Comptroller of the Currency assess the proposed guidelines : . RE/MAX of New Jersey will 509 S. Lcnola Road, Suite 5 information. products that allow consumers and Office of Thrift Supervision to determine whether they are to defer repayment of the home issued the proposed guidelines so strict that they could unduly mortgage principal and interest. on non-traditional mortgages, restrict the availability of non- "The guidelines appear to be such as interest-only mortgage traditional mortgages that are consistent with NAR's view that loans where borrowers pay no good options for some borrowers, specialty mortgages are not principal for the first few years especially in high-cost areas. appropriate for everyone. of the loan and payment-option Realtors share the agencies1 Homebuyers should consult a adjustable-rate mortgages concerns about the need for con- Realtor to learn more about dif- where borrowers are given flexi- sumer education. NAR teamed New Jersey ferent financing options, their ble payment options, including with the Center for Responsible implications over time and what the potential for negative amor- Lending last summer to issue a Prudential Properties types of mortgages might work tization. brochure that informs homebuy- best for them," said NAR While the agencies recognize ers about the risks and advan- President Thomas M. Stevens, that innovative mortgage prod- tages of specialty mortgage Full-Service Is our standard. Quality Is our difference. senior vice president of NRT Inc. ucts can benefit some con- products. The "Shopping for a "While specialty mortgage prod- sumers, they are concerned that Mortgage? Do Your Homework ucts have helped many borrow- non-traditional mortgages are First" brochure, which is avail- ers finance the American dream being offered to sub-prime and able at www.realtor.org and of homeownership, NAR wants other borrowers who may not www.realtor.com, is part of a to help borrowers understand fully understand the risks that NAR's consumer education cam- the risks before they take out an come with these products. The paign addressing specialty interest-only or payment-option five federal agencies also loans and abusive lending prac- adjustable-rate mortgage." expressed concerns that these tices. Wonderful two-family home...sjreat Investment...close to schools and NYC Volunteers and vendors transportation. made gala a smash success Priced at $429,000 WESTFIELD — Behind the scenes at Burgdorff ERA's Sharing Hope fundraising gala, benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey and Make-A-Wish of New Jersey, are the vol- unteers and vendors. Without their support and ded- ication towards New Jersey's children, this special event would not have been made possible. Every Burgdorff ERA branch office had a Sharing Hope committee that was responsible for securing Charming move-In donations from area vendors, friends, and supporters condition four bedroom, for the silent auction and for a tricky tray basket that promoted the office's local area. two bath Colonial. French Burgdorff ERA appreciates the branch office's doors to deck overlooks Sharing Hope team leaders, Jocelyne Holden, Cathy MAX A. GONZALEZ terrific backyard. Lee Tomlinson, the sales team, and George Kraus, the vice president and manager of the Westfieid REC agents honored Priced at $479,900 office, who worked countless hours making the gnla a night to remember. CRANFORD — Max A. Gonzalez The Burgdorff ERA Westfieid office acknowledges has been named the Top Listing and is sincerely grateful to friends, supporters, and Agent in the Cranford region for local vendors, who donated gifts for the tricky tray November. He continues to build a strong referral base due to his knowl- and silent auction for Shnring Hope, They are as fol- edge nnd expertise in the Cranford lows: Bittersweet Designs, Joanne Romer, Jocelyne market, as evidenced by the numer- Holden, Jill Freemnn, Carol Rush from Art Plus, ous accolades he has earned this Michael Kohn, Marie Reginn, Solcdad O'Brien, Pat year. Mazzilli, Holy Rollers, House of Lights Design Center, George Kraus, Gus Pares, Arlene and Gonzalez speaks Spanish fluently Samantha Lazzaro, Adam Przek, The Dharma and is a graduate of the John Jay Center for Healing Arts, Cathy Lee Tomlinson, College of Criminal Justice. Bellezza Salon, Annis, Deborah Langer, Model Mennwhile, Lindn Mogensen has been named the Top Sales Agent in Disposal, Douglas Cosmetics, and Shaffer City the Cranford region for November. Oyster Bar & Grill. She continues to build a strong refer- To learn more about Burgdorff ERA's Sharing ral base due to her knowledge and Hope charitable organizations, visit Court Appointed expertise in the Crnnford market, as Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey at evidenced by the numerous accolades www.casaofnj.org nnd Make-A-Wish Foundation of she has earned this year. New Jersey at www.wishnj.org, or contuct Mary Mogensen is a Better Homes & line Homes • V-\% Homes kestiri I'rnpcrilrs > Relocation c VU)MO,ji}r Jeanne Dolahan, director of special markets/events Gardens' Residential Market coordinator of Burgdorff ERA at (973) 240-5627 Specialist and has 15 yenrs of suc- cessful real estate experience. WESTFIELD OFFICE 215 North Avenue West Westfieid, NJ 908.232.5664 To learn more about Real Estate Offices Scninji iXurthnrn and Cvnlral,V«n- /nnity ^^ To Place an Ad on these Pages, Consultants, call (908) 276-3331 or a (908) 464-5590 or log on to its Web _,„. An Indtipondtwlly Owned and Opcmltul Member of Thi> Priutttntiui /toil/ listatv Afflliatus, Int. ISJ Call Maggie Chess (732)396-4905 site, www.recnj.com. December 30,2005 Record-Press PLACE YOUR AD 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT: 800/472.0119

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