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36 $opulos. /Ion amtus. flcrtenimus (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 5, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 FIFTY CENTS OUR 113th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 39-113 Periodical - Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] WF Parents Bring Class Size Concerns to BOE Meeting By CHARLOTTE I.EDERMAN five sections at Franklin School and In reviewing the 2002-2003 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lo approve the new policy of lower progress. Ms. Kylie noted, ‘Thirty- A crowd of concerned parents numbers in elementary classes. Sev­ four students in need of intervention packed the room as the Westfield eral Franklin and McKinley School were identified in third and sixth Board of Education met for their parents spoke to this end. grades using the Wechsler Intelligence bimonthly meeiing. In response. Dr. Foley said that he Scale for Children. Identified students The parents, who have children in too believes that class size is a very were clustered in regular classrooms.” the school district, are worried about important issue. He noted, however, Furthermore, all participating the class sizes at the elementary level, that a class size of 24 or 23 in the fourth teachers this year have received train­ specifically Franklin School. To suc­ grade is not unusual or unreasonable. ing. and next year, there will be a pull cinctly represent over 30 parents, the "I allocated the 22 positions as out component. Ms. Kylie contin­ board heard from two unofficial equitably as I could, slaying with the ued, showing that in the future, the spokespeople. policy,” said Dr. Foley. program will "work on enrichment Summarizing the concerns of par­ What is more, he shares “with opportunities for all students and ents at Franklin School, they sup­ parents the goal of preparing our inclusion of more grades.” ported the reinstatement of the extra students to achieve excellence. I be­ Regarding business matters, the teacher and section in the fourth grade. lieve we can do that with the class board approved for first reading the Though noting that Superintendent sizes I have recommended." class rank policy, or the “reporting of Schools Dr. William Foley was And though the board did believe it student achievement to colleges." well within the guidelines in making was a legilimate role for them to In this form, the document slates this decision, the spokesmen ques­ review future class size policy, Dr. that, “Specific class rank will not tioned if his decision was ultimalely Foley informed them that, at this time, appear on any documents sent by “optimal, or simply sufficient." it is not their decision lo take a vole on Westfield High School to college Overall, the parents' goals include this particular matter, as it falls within admission offices except as required TIME OF THEIR FIVES...Before Friday night's Westfield High School prom, some attendees gathered at revisiting the issue of maintaining budget and policy confines. by military academies and for schol­ arship applications. Parents/legal Mr. and Mrs. Toriello. Pictured, left to right, are: Greg Mathews. Lauren Rites. Matt Torlello, Kate Albino, Dave In other business, Supervisor of Ucciferri, Emily Warren, Vincent Shen, Annie Tabaehnick, Joe McCabe, Christine Lei/., Doug Chananie and Kelly guardians may request their child’s ihc Gifted and Talented Education Cocuz/a. The prom was held al the Pine's Manor in Edison. Program, Lindsey Kylie. reported class rank." WF Meets about the pilot of the program in the The board will reconvene on Tues­ Westfield public school district. day, June 24. With Deck Incumbents Munoz, Bramnick Developer Sweep Assembly GOP Primary By LAUREN S. PASS By MICHAEL POLLACK and Governor Thomas Kean, ran unop­ previously served on (he Summit Specially Written for The Westfield Leader MARIA WOEHR posed for the GOP Senate seat. City Council. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Westfield Town Council “I am so excited. I have to compli­ "Bramnick and 1 have an excellent held a short public meeting on As the results for the 21st Legisla­ ment Thomas Kean. He really did a partnership. We both bring our ex­ Tuesday night in order to hold tive District Assembly came pouring good job keeping the campaign up­ pertise to the job and we’ll keep on their first meeting with newly in, it became more apparent the in­ beat." Assemblyman Bramnick said. strong through elections in Novem­ selected parking developer cumbents would take the ballots for The other victor, Dr. Munoz is a ber.” Dr. Munoz, said. Nassau HKT Associates. the Republican Party and that Ellen trauma surgeo/gjf Newark’s Univer­ One pressing issue Assemblymen Bob Goldsmith, the town’s Steinberg and Norman Albert would sity of Dentistry in New Jersey and CONTINUED ON PAGE B attorney through the consulting emerge victorious for the Democrats. firm, The Atlantic Group, ex­ In the Union County Freeholder plained ihat to minimize the Democrat Primary election, incum­ impact the construction would bents Deborah Scanlon, Chester have on downtown businesses, Holmes and Alexander Mirabella Planning Board Delays construction should begin at the came out the winners. end of the holiday season. He Assemblyman Dr. Eric Munoz of said that ihe council needs to Summit took 35 percent of the vot­ Decision on Subdivision adopt the redevelopment plans ers’ ballots, while Jon Bramnick of recently approved by the plan­ Westfield drew in 32 percent. ning board and to bring in envi­ “I am so proud. It was a very ronmental consultants. commanding victory. Actually it was Of Woodbrook Circle Bob Powell, a principal with close to a blowout. We fought a hard PRIMARY WINNER...Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, left, and his Campaign Nassau introduced the rest of race and took the challenge seri­ By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Variances for the subdivision of the Manager Michelle Albann. right, are already working on their strategies for the Specially Written for The Westfield leader the team, which includes the ously,” said Assemblyman Bramnick. second proposed property are the same November election. Assemblymen Bramnick and Eric Munoz won the 21st A resolution honoring Vic design teams from Morris "We had a very positive race,” he and include a proposal of a front lot District Assembly Republican primary on Tuesday over Betty LaRosa, Helen Treznowski and the contributions that Ritchie and Associates and added. “Everybody worked hard and width of 52.42 feet, a lot frontage of Ryan and James Barry, Jr. he made toward the Planning Board Minno and Wasko Architects and the voters decided to keep us in office." 37.82 feet and a front yard setback of and the Town of Westfield was pre­ Planners; the construction team Assemblymen Bramnick and 94.53 feet. sented to his wife, Karen, and read to After hours of testimony given by of the Troast Group; and Munoz defeated challengers Betty members of the audience at the June Engineer Edward Dec and Professional Edwards and Kelcey, LLC. LaRosa, Helen Ryan, and James 2 Planning Board Meeting. Planner Michael Tobia, members of Mr. Powell said the council Barry, Jr. who together took in 34 According to Planning Board Chair­ needs lo agree on a develop­ percent of the vote. the Planning Board decided that they man, Jay Boyle. Mr. Treznowski served needed further legal information be­ ment plan, which will legally “Their disadvantage was organi­ the Planning Baud from 19% to 1998 fore they could make a decision about govern what happens on the lots. zation. As incumbents we already and again from January 2001 until his He stated that three studies; a had that under the belt,” commented the proposed subdivision. death on April 24 of this year. It was also Both witnesses gave testimony that survey, environmental assess­ Assemblyman Munoz. noted that Mr. Treznowski, served on a second but less desirable proposi­ ment and geological testing need Assemblyman Bramnick and the Subdivision Site Plan Committee. tion for the property could he sought to be done soon. Munoz hope now that elections are In other business, a decision re­ by the owners and would not require He also slated that the geo­ over they can work with all three garding an application to subdivide technical testing would test core challengers for the district. any variances. property at 33 Woodbrook Circle has This proposal, according to Mr. samples from the properties, “This is all about unification after been postponed until the next Plan­ Dec and Mr. Tobia, would include which will tell the development a family fight. After all we’re work­ ning Board Meeting presently sched­ making a cul-de-sac for these two team the bearing capacity of the ing for the same causes,” said As­ uled for Monday, July 7, at 8 p.m. properties thus requiring no vari­ land. He stated that his team has semblyman Munoz. Charles Brandt, Esq., represented ances as the measurements for the already taken proposals from “We ran against some very nice the owners. Needle Point Homes. ordinances are made from the street. consultants for these studies, and people." Assemblyman Bramnick Variances for the subdivision of With a new street made by the own­ that once begun it will take six said. "We are still working with them; the first proposed property include: ers, measurements would fall into to eight weeks to get results. especially Betty LaRosa who has relief from lot width requirement of what is requested by the ordinance. Mayor Gregory McDermott some very strong ideas.” 75 feet, relief from lot frontage re­ According to testimony given by questioned why the firm would This was Mr. Bramnick’s first elec­ quirement of 56 feet and a variance Mr. Tobia, the first proposed house be charging 15 percent to super­ tion. An attorney in Scotch Plains, he for the front yard set back imposed at in the subdivision would be a four- vise the survey process. served in on the Plainfield City Coun­ 30 feet. The property owners are bedroom home and would be smaller Mr. Powell responded that the cil before moving to Westfield and proposing that this new lot have a than 2,900 square feet. In addition, fee is to manage the surveyors, accepting the position as Republican front lot width of 51.67 feet, a lot Mr. Tobia explained that the second because it is a labor-intensive Municipal Chairman. He was ap­ frontage of 37.81 feet and a front proposed property would not exceed process, but if the tow n wanted pointed <0 fill Thomas Kean Jr.'i yard setback of 141.65 feet. CONTINUED ON PAGE t to hire and manage the consult AND THE WINNER IS...Ellen Steinberg, of Chatham, won the 21st District assembly seat earlier this year when ants they could. .Assembly Democrat primary on Tuesday along with Norman Albert defeating he became senator. He added that the studies carry Melanie Seik. Ms. Steinberg, who ran against the Democrat Party line, cel­ Senator Kean. Jr., the son of former liability and that they should be ebrated her victory at Caf£ Z in Union. done by firms with liability in­ surance, so that if something goes wrong, there is a "sole point Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood of liability.” Town Attorney Robert Cockren stated that the town is also currently going through a Look Forward to Summer Festivities title confirmation process on the n. j wr i'n J*JVTO fusn;/ k, chic tn the Ms Rurabus also affirmed that pieces ot property. Accoiuuig io Wnitf"*" TV UaArr .-jl «U3«i imam s.immerFesi ajjfJ all future faurs spon­ Mr. Powell this WTtt go hand m sored by WACC would be organized hand with the survey. Every year, area residents look stepping dow n of WACC's Director by Advertising Alliance. According to Greg Troast. the forward to various summer activities Debbie Schmidt which was effective offered throughout Westfield. Scotch as of March 10; The We stfield Leader In regards to letting Ms. Schmidt group will have a good feel for go, “It was a board decision, that’s all the cost of the projects within 30 Plains and Fanwood. A majority of caught up with Diane Barabas. Chair­ - just a board decision," said Ms. to 60 days. the events are comprised of summer woman of the WACC Board of Di­ Barabas. Mr. Powell said that the two and fall fairs, car show s and a series rectors to sec w here matters stand. of summer concerts held at Ms. Barabas stated that Currently, the WACC Board of biggest factors in the cost de­ Directors and support-staff have all pend on the geo-technical sur­ Mindowaskin Park SpringFling was cancelled due to vey and the architectural por­ In Westfield, the Downtown problems with contract negotiations. CONTINUED ON PAGE I tion of the design. Westfield Corporation (DWC) and Horae* R CorbX tor D»IIMMUM» The redevelopment portion of the Westfield Area Chamber of Com­ HAPPY DAY...Students who will be mending Mountainside's Beech wood the agreement will spell out the merce (WACC) sponsor many sum­ Editorial...... 4-5 Obituaries.. mer events Classifieds...... 14 Education . School next star when construction is complete were present last Fridas for the CONTINUED ON PAGE t In light of the recent controversy Community ... 6-7 cootrad signing with Otto Construction who will complete the project. A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. P ubucatihk, P ag e 2. Thursday, June 5, 2003 CTln' IH e s tfirlb H le a b rr and T H E TIM ES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Westfield Scout Troop 72 Holds Merit Badge Mania WESTFIELD — Scouts Brian Aid, Personal Fitness, Personal Man­ Hart and Eric Hagstrom recently agement, Swimming and Cycling. came up with a project called "Merit The week began with a double Badge Mania" - a week of merit Historic Trails Award Medal hike to badge classes for the scouts in Troop Boston. The scouts hiked the Lex­ No. 72 of Westfield. ington and Concord area trail, and Thirty-five parents signed up to saw where the “shot heard round Ihe offer 31 merit badges over spring world" was fired, igniting the Revo­ vacation week. Most of the required lutionary War. On the second day, badges were offered. A variety of they hiked the Freedom Trail in down­ career oriented and fun badges were town Boston. In addition to earning also available. The focus was on two Historic Trails Awards Medals, badges not usually earned at sum­ they also completed two merit mer camp. badges: American Cultures and The troop is 80 years old. and has American Heritage.

From the archives of The Westfield Leader and The Times graduated 169 Eagle Scouts since 1960. First Aid was taught at the Westfield CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION...David Bello, ri*»ht, was interviewed during In 1974, the Troop awarded 14 Eagles, Rescue Squad, where the scouts used SpringFest 2002 by Sports Editor and Assistant Publisher David Corbin. Mr. the most in the nation that year, and the the Resucci-Annie dummies to prac­ Bello, former head coach of the Raider Wrestling Team at Scotch Piains- National Chief Scout Executive at­ tice CPR. Golf merit badge requires Ian wood High School, was also a teacher at the school. Recently named to the tended the ceremony. Only 2 percent playing 18 holes with a counselor. Teach Vietnam Teachers’ Network, Mr. Bello currently teaches at Millhurn of Scouts ever become an Eagle Scout, Auto Mechanics Badge involved dis­ High School. which is an outstanding achievement. mantling a car in a driveway. The Enrollment in scouting is larger than it (Ham) Radio badge includes setting has ever been due to the current national up and running a Ham radio, and Vietnam Teachers’ Network focus on patriotism, citizenship and fam­ talking to people from around the ily values. Boy Scouts an? learning valu­ world. Space Exploration involves To Include SP Resident Bello able life skills such as leadership, team­ making and launching a rocket. Shot­ work and responsibility. gun (Skeet) shooting includes shoot­ SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains ued impact of the Vietnam War, while The most popular badges by far ing at clay plates at the range. In resident David Bello, the former providing them with practical teach­ were Space Exploration and Shot­ woodworking, the hoys made cabi­ coach of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing techniques to incorporate the les­ gun (Skect) Shooting. Fun badges nets. and in painting the boys learned High School (SPFHS) Raiders wres­ sons of the war into their classrooms. were well subscribed: Golf, Pets, how to spack le, sand, prime and paint. tling team and SPFHS teacher, has The Memorial Fund conference is Photography, and (Ham) Radio. At Ihe end of the week. 42 scouts been named one of four New Jersey sponsored in part by a grant from the Badges not offered at summer camp had worked on 152 merit badges, teachers and one of 82 two teachers National Endowment for the Hu­ were available: Auto Mechanics, Fly and had a lot of fun with their friends. from the U.S. selected to the Teach manities, FedEx Corporation, An­ Fishing, Fish and Wildlife, Geneal­ Vietnam Teachers’ Network. drew Carroll (War Letters: Extraor­ ogy, Fingerprinting, Cycling, Mu­ Syracuse Univ. Grants Currently a teacher at Millhurn dinary Correspondence from Ameri­ sic, Electricity, and Computers. Ca­ High School, Mr. Bello's distinction can Wars) of The Legacy Project and reer badges drew upon the profes­ Degree to Bushinger makes him responsible for educating Vietnam Veterans Memorial Corpo­ sional expertise of the Troop parents: SCOTCH PLAINS - The College colleagues and students about the rate Council member Richard Lieb Dentistry, Architecture, Woodwork­ of Visual and Performing Arts at Vietnam War era. of The Dewey Companies. ing, Electronics, Painting, Medicine, Syracuse University in Syracuse, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In 2002, Mr. Bello was named For more information about the and Salesmanship. N.Y. has announced that Stacy DEER IN THE BASEMENT...Last Friday, a deer fell into the basement of the Union County Coach of the Year for program, please visit http:// The required badges were the most Bushinger of Scotch Plains received eonstruetion site on the corner of Central Avenue and C'aceiola Place in Westfield. Terry Clark of North Plainfield, the Assistant Director of the the second time, www.vvmf.org/3eventframeset.html. subscribed: Camping; Citizenships a Bachelor's Degree in Retailing Mr. Bello will help to promote the Associated Humane Societies, assisted in the tranquilization of the young buck. in Ihe Community, Nation, and during the University’s 149th com­ As the TV news helicopter looked on, the deer was lifted out of the basement with Memorial Fund’s programs dedicated Jessica Lutkenhouse World, Communications, Environ­ mencement ceremony on May I I in assistance from the Westfield Eire Department. T he deer was taken to Popcorn to preserving the Vietnam Veterans mental Science, Family Life, Eirsl the University's Carrier Dome. Park Zoo in Forked River, a facility that cares for injured animals. Memorial’s legacy. Graduates Loyola The teachers represent 35 states WESTFIELD - Jessica coming from as far away as Hawaii Lutkenhouse of Westfield graduated Union County Sponsors and possess a wide array of teaching from Loyola College in Baltimore. experience. Sixteen of the instruc­ Md. on May 17. tors are Vietnam veterans. During her college career, she was US-Italy Trade Symposium The Vietnam Veterans Memorial involved in community service ac­ Fund today announced its second tivities, including volunteer work at COUNTY - The County of Union Maura Lorenzini, the Vice Consul of annual class of teachers who will a homeless shelter. She was also will sponsor an international trade Italy; Giovanni Bit'ulco, the Deput; serve as educational ambassadors to employed at Sheppard Pratt, a psy­ symposium on the campus of Kean Trade Commissioner of the Italian the most visited memorial in the chiatric hospital serving the Balti­ University on Friday, June 13, begin­ Government Trade Bureau; Antonia nation's capital. more area. ning at 8:30 a.m. Impcroli, a senior representative from As part of the Teach Vietnam Jessica was a member of the Loyola “ITAL - TRADE; Doing Business the American Italian Chamber ol Teachers' Network, educators will Cross-Country Team for two years with Italy” will focus on developing Commerce; Anthony Coscia, CEO of participate in an all-expenses-paid and then ran the Philadelphia, Ma­ business opportunities between Ital­ the Port Authority of New York-New conference from Tuesday, July 15, rine Corps and Florence, Italy Mara­ ian and American entrepreneurs. The Jersey; and representatives from the through Saturday, July 19, in Wash­ thons. program will include presentations Italian and Italian-American Heritage ington, D.C. She will be pursuing her doctorate on import and export issues, and will Commission, the County of Union, The program is designed to educate in sports psychology at La Salle include sessions on food, travel, fash­ and the State of New Jersey. teachers about the history and contin­ University in Philadelphia in the fall. ions, and home furnishings. Registration for the symposium The County of Union, Kean Univer­ will begin a! 8:30 a.m. on Friday. sity, the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of June 13, in the Wilkins Theater on MERIT BADGES EARNED,..Six Boy Scouts from Troop No. 72 in Westfield Commerce, the New Jersey Italian and Kean University campus, 1000 Mor­ CREATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE recently earned u merit bullae concerning conservation of the Earth’s natural Italian-American Heritage Commis­ ris Avenue in Union. For more infor resources. Pictured, left to right, are: Andrew Marino, Andrew (iates, Ryan sion and Accent Public Relations are mation, please call the Greater Eliza Ingram, David llarl, who laugh! the boys about fish und wildlife conservation; organizing the one-day symposium. bclh Chamber of Commerce at (908) Eric Kachnian, Erie Hagstrom and Brian Hurl. Among the speakers will be Dr. 355-7600,

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A Goldberger. u Westfield resident and published essayist and poet, she has television producer and communi­ also written and produced numerous cations teacher, has been named videos for the Roselle Park Board of Roselle Park High Education und commu­ School’s (RPHS) 2002- nity. 2003 Governor’s Teacher Roselle Park school Recognition Award recipi­ board member, Luane ent. She hus ulso been Cindeu, stated, "Ms. named Teacher of the Year Accardi-Goldberger is a at RPHS. curing, creative, dedicated Ms. Accardi- und involved educator who Goldberger, who holds a instills in her students a CONTRACTING FOR RIDS...Mmmtuliisldu School officials signed the contract ut Bachelor of Arts Degree love of leurning, not for Deerfield School» till ()tto l (instruct Inn last Friday for the completion of Beech wood GUYS AND DOLLS... Westfield High School students gathered at the Rock's just loduy, hut for a life­ in English and a Masters Joanne Accsrdl-tloldberger School. Adults pictured from lefi are: Board Member Pul Knodel, Chief School hpme lust Friday night prior to going to the Senior Prom. Pictured above, from Degree in Education from time." Administrator Ocrtild Sehuellcr, Board member Joint Perrin, Paul Otto, Board the left are: Bobby Johnston und Nikki LrBlanc, l.lsa Venetla and Mike Nurdi, Rutgers University, has taught for 17 Recently, Ms. Accardi- Member Mary Betti SelummlH-rg and Business Administrator Punt Vlzzuso. Kevin l.antz and Jamie Spector, Megan Connors and Andrew Regenstrelch, years. Goldberger, along with 112 'educa­ Cari Rock und Mark Grzeda. Ms. Accardi-Goldberger currently tors in Union County, was honored serves as the co-producer of Roselle ut a Union Countv Teacher Recogni­ Professionals Teach Tools tion breukfust, which was hosted by WF/MS Red Cross Offers Villanova University the Union County Superintendents' Roundtable und the state Depart­ Of Trade at Career Day Graduates Hogan ment of Education. WESTFIELD - Edison Interme­ and many more. Lifesaving Skill Courses Special speakers included State diate School students In Westfield Adults begun their presentations WESTFIELD - Laurie Ann Hogan WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ offered on Saturduy, August 2 trom 9 Scnutor Thomus Kean, Jr. and shite considered tltcir future careers on to classes at 8:30 a.m. and continued of Westfield graduated Mugitu Cum Mountainside Chunter of the American u.irt. to 5:30 p.m, This course is Intended Department of Education Commis­ May 21 during the school's sixth for three periods. The format was to I.uudc from Villanova University Red Cross hits released their summer for Individuals whn Intve the duty to sioner Dr. Wllllum Libreru. tiiiiiiiitl Career Awareness Day, introduce sixth, seventh and eighth with a Buchelor's Degree In Com­ jHune/claase* In lifesaving skills, respond to emergencies such us life- Ms. Accurdl-Goldhcrgcr lias been Over 25 adults addressed students grader to at least three careers, guards, EMT's, health professionals and munications and minor In Sociology ;Thc Community CPR class will he a resident of Westfield for over 25 in stmill groups, talking about their Edition School Guidance Counse­ ’hosted three times, This one-day course Facility directors, on May 18, years, She resides In town with her occupations, training and education. lor Gloria Whlte-Jitmcs welcomed tetche* participants adult, child and In­ Eor people that hold it current certifi­ A member of Phi Beta Kappa ye husband,id, Michael CJoldbcrger,berge and The speakers Included a scientist, speakers and iliimked them for vol­ fant CPR, The first dale Is on Saturday, cation nut need to renew, renewal classes Honor Society, Laurie was also re­ her daughter, Erin, who Is a junior at FBI agent. U.S. Coast Guard Marine unteering information lo the students. June 7, the second on Saturday, July 12 are being offered on Sunday, June 8 cently Inducted into the Alpha Rho ugh from 12:30 to 5 p.m.. Tuesday, July I Westfield High School. Inspector, judges, attorneys, enler- "We leel it Is our responsibility to and again on Saturday. August 23, All Chupter of Lambda Pi Htu, the Com­ from ft to 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22 tuiner/singcr, K-9 police, private in­ provide us much information as pos­ classes are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult munication Honor Society of CPR cun be taken separately on these from 6 to 10:30 p.m. and again on Tues­ President’s List Includes vestigator, social workers, doctors, sible to guide our students In becom­ Villanova, for her exceptional days from 9 a.m, to 1 p.m, day, August 12 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Christine Marie Brock athletic director and trainer, website ing productive and self-sufficient Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resus- All trainings take place at the Ameri­ achievements in the classroom. members of our society," stated Ms. SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains designer, photo journalist, astrono­ .gUgtion) will be held on Tuesday, June can Red Cross Chapter House, located at In the fall, Laurie will enter gradu­ mer. hairdresser, costume designer, Whitc-Jumcs. 321 Elm Street in Westfield. Pre-regis­ ate school to continue her studies. resident Christine Marie Brock hus j 7 -from 6 to 10:30 p.m. This course television news producer, financial Guidance counselors Carol Gerson (teaches participants how to deal with tration is required and space is limited. A 1999 graduate of Westfield High been placed on the President's List at advisor, travel and transportation rep­ and Kerri Hcckcr ulso assisted in choking, breathing and cardiac emer­ For more information, please visit the School, she is the daughter of Mr, Lenotr-Rhyne College in Hickory. resentative for the United Nations, coordinating (he morning's event. gencies. The class will also include train­ Chapter House, cal! (908) 232-7090 or and Mrs. Edward Hogan of Westfield. N.C. for the 2003 spring semester. ing in AED (automated external defibril­ e-mail to [email protected]. lation) use. This course is also offered on The Chelsea at Fanuiood Tuesday. July 15 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. MS Library to Hold gast Broa(j g, Westfield, n j is pleased to host an ,und again on Saturday. August 16 from nlimlted 1 5 9 aan. to I:30 p.m. Yard Sale on June 7 Infant CPR classes will he held on MOUNTAINSIDE — The Friends niniunicntlona 908.654.6440 HERB FESTIVAL Thursday. June 12 from ft lo 9:30 p.m., of the Mountainside Public Library .with a variety of herbs to l>nn has and again on Wednesday, July 30 from are sponsoring their annual yard sale 5:30 to 9 p.m. This course covers chok­ vmrljon wireless at the library on Saturday, June 7, Anllionitiri nalmtot Pronoun'll by ( Jury I Wllpy, Pit iIphsIi mill I lerh l Iruwer nml l 'hvner of "I lorU Spice Everythin# Nice' ing, breathing emergencies und CPR for umimgjg infants (0 to 12-months-old). Child CPR. front 9 a.m. to noon. The sale will be Lcnrn tin* host technique* it* Inivo thitt PERFB( T IIERB nnil which covers these same procedures for held in the commuter parking lot t & UleeKand I I OWI R ClARDIiN... Tn*te heihtil cullnnry trout* nml there will he children (ages I to 8-years-old), will he next to the librnry. In case of rain, the airtime Minutes n vnrlety ol I lerh* on stile lor you to purchnsel offered on Wednesday. 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P ublic Page Thursday, June S, 2003 (Till- llli'stfirlt) Ulra&rr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood nation WF PUBLIC SCHOOLS - THE TIMES JSfWtftelri JH enber of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Classes of 23-24 in 4th Grade — Established IH90 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Not Unreasonable or Unusual and the Township of Scotch Plains By William Foley, Superintendent Member of: M em ber of: Below are four arcane words. e*Ch Westfield Public Schools New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association with four definitions - only one is^.r, National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association While I understand that parents are scribes the distribution. rect. The others are made up. Are! Jou As you can see, I allocated the — sharp enough to discern this decepuo" Periodicals Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey advocates for their children, as they should be, I would like to assure those concerned positions as equitably as I could, staying of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. (). Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue parents from Franklin School as well as the within the policy. Wilson has 100 stu­ If you can guess one correctly - Westfield, N.J. 07001 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 general public that class sizes of 23 or 24 dents, so four sections in that school guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ vidual. If y ou get three - word expert. !• Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 in the fourth grade are not unreasonable or would make 25. Washington, which has unusual. I would also like to clarify the the smallest class size, has 58 pupils but you get all four - You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at process that takes place in determining two sections would create classes of 29. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 class sizes for each school year. 1 must balance staffing based on dis­ All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDA Y BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Enrollments for next year are not set trict needs and not on which school hap­ come from the board game Diction in stone, since experience has proven pens to have an extra room. Every year Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte that children move in, out and around throughout the district I have consoli­ Answers to last week’s arcane words. dated smaller primary classes as they 1. Pertussis - Whooping cough AAE and EDUCATION MARKETING DIRECTOR Westfield over the summer. We do need PUBUSHER move up in the grades. Wilson will see a Suzette F. Stalker Michael L. Bartiromo to make plans now to continue to pro­ 2. Spiv - A person who lives by his David B. Corbin third grade go from five sections to four wits, without doing any work COMMUNITY MARKETING A PRODUCTION vide an excellent teaching staff for our ASSISTANT PUBUSHER A SPORTS with class sizes increasing from 18 to 22 Robert P. Connelly students. Based on current enrollments 3. Splecheuchan - A tobacco or mones Jennifer Pinto and kindergarten registrations, I pro­ and 23. At McKinley School in both 2001 pouch NEWS A REPORTING Karen M. H inds MANAGER. BUSINESS SYSTEMS jected 135 elementary positions district­ and 2002 I consolidated second and third 4. Limocolous - Living in mud Lauren S. Pass OFFICE MANAGER Ben Corbin wide or one additional position over this grade classes. It happened at Franklin and SERVICES CARUCAGE ASSIGNMENT EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION PRICE year. This is based on a stable elemen­ Jefferson in both 1998 and 1999. Obviously, hiring another teacher be­ 1. An uproar; clamor One-year - $24 • Two-year - $46 Three-year - $66 • One-year college (September to May) - $16 tary enrollment, with the exception of 2. A wolverine; badger kindergarten, which has a greater in­ yond the 135 budgeted positions has a crease than we anticipated. financial impact. As in the past, however, if 3. An itinerate tinker; vagrant; gypss I assign staff based on enrollment elementary class sizes reach 25 or 26 before 4. Act of plowing ABAT JOUR We Salute the 22 Year Pioneer Tradition district wide. Enrollment is too variable the opening of school, I will recommend to among six elementary schools with six the board an additional teacher. We did that 1. One who steals herds of cattle, t different grade levels to assume that all for a Franklin third grade in 2000, increas­ distinction from one who steals a head i r Of The Westfield Cup Soccer Tournament class sections in every school will re­ ing it from four to five when class sizes two main the same. I have to account for started to reach 26 during the summer. 2. Skylight that admits or deflects became too difficult. Necessarily, people have kindergarten and first grade, which are If the enrollment holds as I have fore­ light One thing quietly slipped through in Westfield 3. A slaughterhouse for animals become so busy with other matters or needs. merely projections when I finalize the casted, Franklin will be one of the few last week during Memorial Day weekend. That budget in February. For example, there schools in the district that will have both 4. A daydreamer was the absence of the Annual Westfield Cup, the We understand that the Westfield Soccer Asso­ will he another kindergarten session at a music and art room. This will benefit THOOID 1. A follower of Thoth, the ancient regional soccer tournament. This was to be the ciation is alive and well - and that our kids are Franklin School in the fall, with an addi­ all of the students at Franklin. tional teacher for that session. I share with parents the goal of pre­ Egyptian god of learning and magic 23rd year for the event, but it didn’t happen. Some participating in athletics at a high level. Town I am guided by board policy to keep paring our students to achieve excel­ 2. One who endures great pain or of you noticed and called. Administrator James Gildea recently informed elementary class sizes within 18-25, with lence. I believe we can do that with the suffering 3. Wolflike; a jackal As reported last year in the newspaper: “Soccer the town council that the number of teams in an effort to maintain the lower range in the class sizes I have recommended. Board primary grades (K - 3). We can argue policies were created to provide a high 4. Of or pertaining to a bed. especially teams from all over the Northeast will come to Westfield soars above all of the other area towns. about what the best class sizes should be, quality of education to all of our students a marriage bed Westfield over Memorial Day weekend to com­ It’s heartwarming. Local children are not without but if class sizes of 23 and 24 are no longer as equitably as possible. Student achieve­ GYMNOTUS pete in the 22nd Annual Westfield Cup, one of the opportunity or variety. Children in Westfield are acceptable what should the number be? ment thrives in Westfield, where our 1. South American freshwater elec­ Many parents in this community remem­ tric eel oldest and prestigious soccer tournaments in New offered a multitude of sports from soccer and fourth graders scored nearly 100 percent ber when class sizes over 26 were not above state standards in the most re­ 2. A naked cell or mass of protoplasm Jersey. The 2002 Cup features one of the most football, to softball and baseball, to lacrosse and uncommon. These parents, now with high cently published scores on the Elemen­ 3. A sports meet interesting tournaments ever with teams compet­ field hockey. Much of this evolution is probably school and even college age students, ques­ tary School Proficiency Assessment 4. An animal having one side rfiale tion low class sizes and higher taxes. Per­ and the other side female ing in 11 different flights. Over a thousand players good. (ESPA). Furthermore. Westfield High haps the responses from our community School juniors recently ranked second in ranging in age from eight to 19 are registered to In the world of youth soccer and other sports attend.” like gymnastics, the child is driven to vie at the Fourth Orada E nroll S a ctlons Chanoa Claaa Slza Ranga WF Class Size Policy When the Westfield Cup was inaugurated nearly highest and most competitive level so as to get Should be Consistent Franklin 93 4 -1 23.3 23 23 23 24 a quarter of a century ago, there were few (if any) noticed - often to get, not only the satisfaction of Jaffaraon 89 4 -1 22.3 22 22 22 23 For AH Schools like it in New Jersey. Those who gave birth to and standing out for playing well, but also for that MoKInlay 46 2 0 23.0 23 23 After reading the letters in The Tamaquaa 79 4 0 20 20 20 19 nurtured this tournament were pioneers - they set college scholarship. Sometimes the hometown 19.8 Westfield Leader published May 29. I the standard. league or high school program just doesn’t seem W ashington 68 3 0 19.3 19 19 20 too am dumbfounded. Wllaon 100 6 1 20.0 20 20 20 20 20 Now it seems that there are many soccer tourna­ good enough. There are “select teams’’ and “trav­ How is it that a class size policy that Sub Total 466 22 -1 is equally applied across all schools ments throughout the state, many are set up and eling teams’’ that beckon for attention and that are would be considered ‘‘misguided?' As run like businesses, for profit-unlike the Westfield geared to catching the eye of recruiters. survey will help me strike a better balance the state among comparable school dis­ we at McKinley School have been told Cup, which was always run for the kids as a We would like to acknowledge the pioneering between the expectations of elementary tricts on the High School Proficiency numerous times, just because a das' room is available does not mean that we nonprofit, volunteer venture. effort of those that for more than two decades parents and the larger community. Assessment. More than 80 percent of The projected enrollment charts dis­ Westfield High School seniors scored can use it as we (McKinley commumu The farmlands of western and central New Jer­ made the Westfield Cup what it was. As they see played at the Board of Education meet­ 500 (the national average) or above on see fit. The district holds all classroom' sey provide more open space enabling many well- tournaments crop up throughout many parts of the ing on May 20 were based on grade the mathematics section of the SAT and and any vacant classrixim can be used u house cross-district programs (e.g groomed soccer fields. These fields are more state, they can take solace to the contribution that levels throughout the district. In the case 72 percent scored 500 or better on the of fourth grade I projected 22 positions verbal portion. These current seniors, ALPS or the new G&T program. Special available to use and easier to keep up than the over their work had to this success. based on this year's third grade enroll­ when they attended Franklin School, Ed) or specials for that specific school used fields of Westfield and surrounding commu­ Perhaps, it is nostalgia for the memories of ment and used the Board Policy on class had class sizes of 24. Class sizes have "overflowed to 23-to 2j size us my guide. The chart herein de- students each" in not only the upper nities. simpler days as we notice the absence of our local, (see Page 5 for more charts, letters.) grades at McKinley, hut for second and It seems too that obtaining volunteers to run, Westfield Cup. And maybe it’s best that this third graders for the past two years. We administer, raise funds and manage the affair mantle be turned over to others and to other ways. currently have a second grade class tha has 24 general education student* en Letters to the Editor rolled and three special education stu Class Si/es Should c j dents who join this class for all of the WF Resident Says Class Size Equity specials (e.g.. gym. art. etc.) for a total nt Be the Same at All WF Franklin Parents Will Challenge 27 students. We have extra classrboirc Elementary Schools Is Social Contract, Fairness Concept that could house a third second grade class at McKinley as well I am certain Do the principles of fairness and equal Board of Ed. on Class Size Plan The outrage expressed in recent let­ are elected town-wide, not within u par­ that every school in the district could ily matter in Westfield? Parents of current third graders at the powered to override Dr. Foley, it is their give similar examples of class sizes tha: Isn’t a school district legally and ethi­ ters to the editor uhoul class size issues ticular school. The parents threatening Franklin School met on May 29 to plan policy not to do so. The Franklin parents demonstrates a profound lack of knowl­ school board members with recalls, and are on the high end of the range. cally obligated to avoid discrimination both immediate and long-term responses suggest that the entire town take a close I am also puzzled by the claim that then and required to fairly treat all students as edge of the issues and a profound lack of attempting to imply a quid pro quo situ­ to Dr. Foley’s plan of consolidating next look at this policy. It is a natural assump­ respect for the residents of Westfield. I ation of electoral support for small class­ are sufficient funds for this addition.! equals? year’s fourth grade. This plan would tion that the elected Board members class. The elementary school budget foi If Franklin parents are successful in sincerely hope recent letters about class room paybacks is what is truly "aston­ cause class size to swell by 25-30 per­ were put in place to safeguard the inter­ size represent a vocul minority among ishing" in this situation. 2003-2004 reflects all of the puts and take' having the board reduce the elementary cent at Franklin School. ests of the taxpayer constituency. If this across the district. While the absolute num­ class size to 23 or less, then the revised Westfield parents. These attitudes expressed in print are Dr. Foley (Superintendent of the is n«>t the case, the town may want to Class sizes have been hotly debated shameful, and all parents should support ber of teachers may not have changed, n policy must be fairly and consistently Westfield Public Schools) unveiled his come together and change the current does not mean that what was in place this applied for all six elementary schools in for years in all schools in the district, and their elected bourd members in making plan at the May 20 Board of Education charter and policies of the Board to re­ classes of 23, as would be the largest tough decisions of where and how to y ear for a particular school would remain the district. The Superintendent and meeting, which was attended by a con­ flect a greater input from the people. the same for next year. Budgeting is a zero Board must fairly allocate the teachers sections in Franklin School, would cer­ allocate your tax money. A lot of work tingent of Franklin parents. Attendees at the meeting felt that this tainly he welcomed in the other schools and effort was undoubtedly put into these sum game and an increase in one area in the district, among approximately During the question and answer pe­ issue, along with the current debate over necessitates a reduction in another drea 2,150 children in Jefferson, Tamaques, in the district. decisions, and board members fully knew riod. the parents ascertained that this eighth grade sports — as well as any single If it is determined by the board that 24 McKinley, Washington and Wilson as Some themes present in the recent that the decisions would be unpopular consolidation at Franklin was motivated school issues that they were not aware of 25 is too high and thus detrimental to a well us the 570 children in Franklin. letters to the editor note comment. First, with some parents. The board members by neither budgetary nor space concerns. — might he a red flag that the citizens of equity is not merely an ‘‘ill defined and should be applauded, not ridiculed and student's ability to obtain a sound educa­ Vincent Cronen Rather. Dr. Foley’s agenda called for Westfield are ignoring or just not seeing. tion. then it must he applied across the ill conceived notion," nor is it "u mis­ threatened, for their willingness to make increased class size at Franklin for the The meeting participants were very Westfield guided notion" as indicated in the let­ tough decisions in thoughtful service to board, whether minimum class sizes are purposes of equity with the other el­ concerned that either the Board or Dr. met or not. While I too would like to see ters. Equity is a social contract that the community. ementary schools. Foley, or both, may not be carrying out small class sizes (especially in the pn- everyone, well almost everyone, under­ Third, the ‘‘us versus them" mentulity Further discussion and questions un­ the mandate of the taxpayers. They felt L>£iifHin?s stands. Equity is about fairness. When present in recent letters does little good mary grades), we cannot ignore the dollar General News - Friday 4pm covered the fact that there are either that it was imperative to speak with all of impact of going to a policy that has'class those advantaged in an inequitable sys­ in moving toward a fair solution to a real class size or class space restraints at the other PTO’s in an effort to share Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm tem (e.g., small classes in one school) problem. The a*al problem here is class sizes at 20 instead of 25 across the board Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm McKinley. Washington and Wilson that information, unite, and determine if any somehow see leveling the playing field size and decision rules used to determine lock in class size. Therefore, with equity In any case. McKinley and other Ad Reservation Friday 4pm town-wide action should be considered schools will insist on equitable (rea: (small classes in other schools) as disen­ class size. I think most people would impossible, it is just a matter of which Ad Submittal Monday 12pm as a viable solution to a problem that mem across the district. I think that w franchisement, I have to stop and won­ agree that smaller class sizes are desir­ end of the size spectrum that would be truly exists. der what we are teuehing our children anything but misguided. To.Reach Us able, particularly at the lower grades in applied to Franklin students. about the nature of the world. It is abso­ elementary school (i.e., K-3). So, with Dr. Foley has unilaterally chosen the Jay Schuster Lynda Sperry E-Mail - [email protected] lutely unbelievable that some well-edu­ thut point of common ground. I chal­ Westfield Phone - (908) 232-4407 higher end. As reported in The Leader, Westfield cated, affluent citizens of Westfield huve lenge parents to do the math, and crunch and as is evident in the Letters to the Mail PO BOX 250, Westfield 07091 such negative reactions to the concept of the class size numbers district wide, and PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 Editor section of the newspaper. Franklin fairness. try to offer a useful solution. parents clearly fell that they floated the WF Republican Betty LaRosa States Submittal Formats Second. 1 am glad to see people admit The only solution 1 sec offered so far Kind issue and approved the recent bud­ Email Photos, articles & Ads in print that they vote in school board in press is give us what WE want. 1 wish get as planning to ensure against this Party Profits With Primary Competition elections to support only their schools. it were only that simple. type of class size. Further, this class was After all, the duty of a school board is to Union County Republican Chairman. deemed pro tem representatives, not t*in- For more information, see Kenneth Sumner forced to attend kindergarten in trailers uphold educational standards in the com­ Ron Frigerio. look exception to our N.J cumbenis. " and that their terms should www.goleader.eom/help Westfield and libraries while their classrooms were Assembly Primary campaign ad. That munity, which indicates why these seats being built. A recurrent theme heard at expire on the primary date. Nor shoui- ad stated: "Elected officials should he those pro tem representatives have a- this meeting centered on fixing a prob­ elected, not appointed by party bosses." lem that did not exist. cess to campaign resources and endorse Though the primary is behind us. the menls not afforded other primary cafic In direct response to th*s meeting, the party can profit from continued discus- dates. Franklin PTO focused on, and began to sion of events of the past four months. In Union County, for example. Ff tackle, the immediate issue — providing We entered the primary for the NJ. OPERATING the children with the best resources and publicans are discouraged from runniri Assembly precisely because in Febru­ in primaries when "it is not an optf ROOM conditions to provide for an optimum- ary party msrden oaee again tilted sa learning environment. Committees were seat, i, and Others on our state, cated seats via a special convention, asked by party bosses to drop our caiw set up to begin campaigns on many thereby circumventing the democratic fronts — petitions, e-mails, letter writ­ dacies for that, and other reasons Mr process and shutting out the grass roots Frigerio was one of those who asked £ ing and meetings with Dr. Foley Con­ That is an affront to representative de­ cerned that all of the relevant informa­ to drop out. Indeed, party leaders *uc mocracy. ceeded in getting two members of otf tion seems to come from, and is con­ Mr Frigerio is correct in sav ing that trolled by Dr. Foley, the PTO also vowed slate to quit. the lass requires that vacancies be filled The National Republican Platfbr^ to continue independent fact-finding to in that manner He is mistaken in calling better educate the public. also declares: *The pnncipal cure iot these conventions "the grass roots." With the ills of democracy is greater parti- While looking at the long-term goals, over 38.000 registered Republicans in it became quickly apparent to ihose at pation in the political process by w # the 2!st Legislative District, fessci dian citizens. the meeting that the key issue centers on 400 "elected" t»o of our three state accountability — both for Dr. Foley and For that reason our candidacies sbou legislators at that February convention have been welcomed by Ron Fngr the Board of Education Whai is most offensive A m s<- wnue me hranktin situation may tic Fngeno's criticism is his cnmnl.im o. „ •*““ *'***'• members, not uism - COnSKWW a n bear problem affecting a I “never presented 1 myself) to either the portion of the town, the accountability Our ad also cites a Star-Ledger edito- loca! township committee or the county nai. which calls the NJ Legislature *» factor involves the entire town and every committee as a candidate " school Dr. Foley’s actions in this matter boys’ club" and declares: “More woe*' I am an American citizen whose nghi nwst take the plunge (into running k* were unilateral and autonomous, done tonin for office is not predicated on ms under the guise of "administrative deci­ office) if the problem of the boys' du^ presenting myself to anyone Citizens going to be solved" sion ” The Franklin parents were quite do not need party permission to exercise concerned about how any one person their constitutional rights Mr Frigerio explained that erf the l? candidates far the Assembly norm-- could make such important decisions It might be helpful for Mr Frigerio to lion, two were women, and that d* As Franklin parents tried to rally the read the National Republican Platform. local municipal officials, they were It states: 'The Republican party affirms convention w as an equally divided grouf shocked and angered to learn that the that any regulation of the political pro­ of men and women, by no means “> municipal government in Westfield has cess must not infnnge upon the rights of boys* club " We're glad, but that does? Ne w JERSEY DOCTORS fcEEk OPTION TO "no weight" with, or influence over, the the people to full paraetpanon in the alter the fact that elected officials sho^ Board (of Education). elected, not appointed by i9rt? pohneal process ' We agree, and for bosses. EXPENSIVE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE. At the May 20 meeting, the board W itve that legislators cho- clearly staled that while they are em­ ten by the convention system should be Betty U R — WtMfW* A Watchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication (Tbr JHratfielb Tllcabrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 I’agc 5 WHPC To Hold 11th Annual Devlin Commendations Day WESTFIELD — The Westfield on the front door and added col­ Historic Preservation Commission umns. using plans from original con­ (WHPCl will hold its 11th Annual struction. The owners are also being Devlin Commendations Program on recognized for period appropriate Thursday. June 12. at 8 p.m. in the painting and landscaping of their Municipal Couneil Chambers io rec­ house. ognize residents, businesses, and Another award will be given to the organizations that have completed Friends of Mindowaskin Park and renovations and/or restorations that the Town of Westfield for the total have enhanced the character of their recreation of the Historic Overlook property. at Mindowaskin Park. Mr. and Mrs. James Brucia will be In addition, an award will be pre­ honored for the addition and restora­ sented to David Rogers for Ins untiring tion they recently completed at 15 efforts on this project. He researched PI-AY BALI... .First grade Brownies of Troop No. MO rapped olT (heir first year Stoneleigh Park. Since purchasing and designed the plans for the Historic of service and fun as color guards at the Somerset Patriots baseball game on their 1920 home lour y ears ago, they Overlook, recreating the 1928 design. Friday, May 9. Shown here with their troop banner, right to left, are: C aitlyn have enclosed an existing screen In addition, Dav id Rogers ordered the Tierney, Belle llutehins, Maddie Katz, I.eader l,ynne Tierney, Rachel llolt/nian, ...... ______Ev»n Weinberg of the Junior Optlmlet Club porch, enlarged and renovated their granite and installed the entire Over­ F.mma Kao, Rachel Kaufman, Lydia Seaman, Shea Fitzpatrick, Nora Moriarty, WINNING WINTER PHOT(XiRAPH...Containing the elements of a winning and Audrey Bangs. photograph - composition, central theme, visual quality and depth. This kitchen and adjoining family room, look fayade at Mindowaskin Park. The photograph w as judged first place for grades 3 through 5 hv the Junior Optimist and redesigned the adjacent patio. WHPC feels the community is the Club of Westfield. Their architect also installed a canopy beneficiary of this endeavor. Photo Contest Winners t L etters to th e E ditor, continued from Page - Named by Jr. Optimists WF Resident Voices Concern Over WESTFIELD-The Junior Opti­ stone, 1st place. Current South Avenue Deck Plan mist Club of Westfield has announced The Junior Oplimist Club was the winners of its second annual pho­ formed in 1996 by the Optimist Club I write this letter to voice my concern this? I think not. tography contest for children and of Westfield, ll consists of Westfield over the current plans for the construc­ The plans for such a structure are tion of a South Avenue parking deck and before the Mayor and council for their teens in grades kindergarten through High School students. The Junior retai 1 * apartment structu re. review and consideration now. It’s lime 12. The theme for this year’s contest Optimist Club is involved in com­ I commend those who volunteered for the silent majority to let their views was “Winter in Westfield." The win- munity service projects such as the their time and effort for the Parking he known. ners in each age bracket were as Recreation Commission's Haunted Advisory Committee and the prepara­ William West follows: For grades K-2: Daniel tion of the 2002 Final Report, which House, the Tamaques Fun Run, Westfield Connolly 1st place, Ethan Frisch 2nd PANDA Drug Awareness Week, and recommended North and South side place; For grades 3-5: Evan Weinberg the Holiday Toy Drive. decks. However, the justification and rationale for construction of the pro­ 1st place, Meghan Cleary 2nd place; For more information, please call Former WF Student Hornco R. Corbin lor Th» W ettflald Lender and The Tlmee posed South Avenue parking deck, in For grades 6-8: Lauren Finestein 1st club advisor Russ Finestein at (973) HIDDEN PERCH...If you look carefully at the top of the Christmas Tree in particular, is not well supported. The Supports Dr. Foley’s place; For grades 9-12: Nick Brown- 635-4500. Westfield at the train station, you may notice the red tailed hawk watching over most relevant risk identified in the Re­ matters. He Is pictured above on his perch last Thursday morning. port for not building the South Avenue Motives and Goals ( WF Class Size Charts, continued from Page -I ^ structure is that: “commuters for whom I am writing in support of Superinten­ a short (commuter parking) permit wait dent Dr. William Foley in response to list is important...will choose another recent letters of criticism. SP-F UNICO Awards .Westfield Public Schools projected elementary classes for 2003-04: community." Though I can understand a parent's This may he a valid risk, but not desire to provide the best services for his Projected Class Sizes 200*4 adequate justification for a project of own child. Dr. Foley is charged with $13,500 in Scholarships J (From William Foley, Supt. of WF Public Schools) this size and scope. In addition, the providing the best educations for SCOTCH PLAINS Seven outstand­ Raymond DiNizo and Lindsay Kindergarten K-Enroll K-Sections Change Class Size Range report may now be outdated; as there everyone's children. Clearly, he has en­ ing high school students were recog­ Pennella were also acknowledged as re­ appears to be a significant number of joyed long term success in that aim. nized at the annual Scotch Plains cipients of the Brian Piccolo Award. Franklin 70 4 0.5 17.5 17 17 18 18 empty spaces each weekday in the South Perhaps the parties outraged by l ainvood UNICO scholarship awards Moth students were awarded individual Jefferson 56 3 0 18.7 18 19 19 Avenue lot (my guess, up to 60 empty 'Foley's roily' did not attend or view the dinner on May 27. scholarships of $500. McKinley 40 2 0 20.0 20 20 spaces). most recent hoard of education meeting Held at Snuffy's Pantangis Renais­ The Scotch Plains-Fnnwood chapter Tamaques 73 4 0 18.3 18 18 17 The sheer size of the proposed struc­ in its entirety. Upon displaying the num­ sance in Scotch Plains. the seven high of UNICO makes these awards possible W ashington 51 3 0.5 17.0 17 17 17 ture currently being reviewed by the bers, Dr. Foley clearly demonstrated school seniors were awarded a total of through their fundraising efforts, includ­ $13,500 in acknowledgement of their ing the annual Frank .1. Lestarchick Golf W ilson 77 4 0 19.3 19 19 19 20 town council (from Westfield Seafood that current enrollment does not demand to the train station) is out of character five fourth grade sections at Franklin academic achievement, athletic excel­ Classic to he held on Wednesday, June Sub Total 367 20 1 with the town and parking needs of a School. Furthermore, he explained that lence and leadership within the commu­ II, at the Royce Brook Golf Club in First Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size great majority of Westfield residents. (he addition of a fifth section would he nity. Hillsborough. Franklin 92 5 0 184 18 18 18 19 19 The cost risk to taxpayers, safety issues irreversible due to teachers' union hir­ Alicia Cristiuni, Philip Saraceno, Tay­ As members of the service organiza­ Jefferson 76 4 0 19 0 19 19 19 19 and associated traffic increase does not ing rules. If, in August, a genuine need lor Cole, Timothy Voclker and Daniel tion. the men and women of UNICO McKinley 54 3 0 18 0 18 18 18 justify construction of a huge deck for for a fifth section develops; Dr. Foley Rosenkranlz each received $2,500 in continue the 80-year-old tradition of sup­ can add that section with ease. Finally. memorial scholarships. These awards porting their communities and promot­ Tamaques 82 4 0 20 5 20 20 21 21 the single purpose of eliminating the estimated number of resident train com­ Dr. Foley noted the extra-ordinary talent were created in tribute to several de­ ing Italian culture. W ashington 57 3 0 19.0 19 19 19 muters who are on the permit wait list, as of Franklin’s fourth grade teachers, one ceased UNICO members who exempli­ For more information about the Scotch W ilson 97 5 0 19 4 20 20 19 19 19 identified in the report. of whom is a recent Philhower Award fied the Italian-American service Plains-Fanwood chapter of UNICO visit Sub Total 458 24 0 II the deck is not self-sustaining, it recipient. organization’s motto: "Service Above www.spfunico.org or call (908) 889- Second Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size will likely burden all taxpayers with its As noted at the hoard meeting, Self." 2200. extension no. I. Franklin 107 5 0 21.4 21 21 21 22 22 cost, and may allow non-resident com­ Franklin’s profusion of available space muters parking access to defer its costs, does not by its very existence warrant 4 0 20.3 f 0 20 20 2 ^ Jefferson 81 lurihei increasing residential traffic vol- unnecessary sections. Furthermore. Dr McKinley 51 3 1 permit holders will iftnil- Foley has not cut sections. He has sim­ Tam aques 83 4 0 ill ply allowed for the possibility of cutting der a monthly cost increase whether or I m u dm 11 m '* \m wm* n i» i m i n i h i n t t M f f e . W ashington 57 3 0 19 0 19 19 19 not the decF is self-sustaining. .Sections; this may change in August. W M M hiBl■■■ifinitiTaTubdu W ilson 95 5 0 19.0 19 19 19 19 19 Are there other compelling reasons Accusations of ‘arrogance’ and ‘mis­ guidance’ belie the superintendent's true Sub Total 474 24 1 for building such an enormous structure along South Avenue? I find it difficult to abilities as a professional educator one SPONSORED BY THE Third Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size believe that adding nearly 500 parking who has provided consistently top-notch Franklin 103 5 0 20.6 20 20 21 21 21 spaces, retail stores und apartments on public education to all Westfield stu­ JoJesffielrJ' 7lr vci ( t/iarnber of (Jo/nmerce Jefferson 83 4 0 20.8 20 21 21 21 South Avenue will reduce traffic flow dents, McKinley 45 2 0 22 5 22 23 and improve safety in the area. Do Having enjoyed the benefits of a pub­ Our 33//t ~L)ear o f t^eroina //to ( >ommunitu Tamaques 78 4 0 1 9 5 19 19 20 20 Westfield residents and those in the Third lic education in Westfield myself, il 3 0 23.0 23 23 23 and Fourth Wards in particular believe saddens me to see support turn so quickly W ashington 69 to rebuke. Dr. Foley has clearly ex­ W ilson 90 4 -1 22.5 22 22 23 23 plained his motives und goals, and he 8ub Total 468 22 -1 News & History has defended them with empirical evi­ ‘IJte Westfield Fourth Grade Enroll Sections Change Class Size dence - thul is why the Board of Educa­ Franklin 93 4 -1 23.3 23 23 23 24 In color on the ‘Net tion supports him Jefferson 89 4 -1 22.3 22 22 22 23 Perhaps some purents just didn't lis­ ten to whut he had to say. McKinley 46 2 0 23.0 23 23 Holeuder.com S u m m e r f e s t Tamaques 79 4 0 19.8 20 20 20 19 Kevin Johnson W ashington 58 3 0 19.3 19 19 20 Westfield W ilson 100 5 1 20.0 20 20 20 20 20 Sub Total 465 22 -1 Change Class Size Street fair Fifth Grade Enroll Sections Franklin 107 5 0 21.4 21 21 21 22 22 Jefferson 102 5 2 20.4 20 20 20 21 21 Have you ever McKinley 48 2 0 24 0 24 24 Sunday, June 22nd Tamaques 82 4 0 20.5 20 20 21 21 W ashington 51 3 -1 17.0 17 17 17 experienced 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. W ilson 87 4 0 21.8 22 22 22 21 Sub Total 477 23 1 ( Rain Date: Sunday, June 29 )

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Tickets bought the days of the tour The lour will take place between are $25; advance tickets are $20, 10 a.m. und 4 p.m. and will be self- Advance tickets may be purchased at guided, so ticket holders may wan­ The Garden Shop at Reeves-Reed der the gardens at their leisure und Arboretum, located at 165 Hoburt according to their schedules. Avenue. Seven gardens will be showcased Proceeds help pay for the main­ on the tour, including four in Sum­ tenance of the Arboretum's gar­ mit, two in Short Hills and one in dens, which ure open to the public New Providence. daily from sunrise to sunset. It also Besides plants, the gardens fea­ helps puy for the facility's environ­ ture decorations including statuary, mental and horticultural education English urns, a stone loveseat and an programs. For more information, arbor. The garden in New Provi­ please call (908) 273-8787, exten­ dence hus a koi pond with a wuter- sion no. 19. Training Courses to be Held At Fanwood-SP YMCA SCOTCH PLAINS - The Workshop registration Includes u Lanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA und full-duy review, written examina­ the Nullonai Dance Exercise Instruc­ tion, two-year certificate und mem­ tors Training Association (NDEITA) bership. will co-sponsor two public training Continuing education credits will FUR TRADER...Scotch Plain* resident Frederick Ross, pictured above In events on Suturduy and Sunday, July be offered on Sunday. This will con­ period costume, will discuss 18th-century fur truillng and trapping this Sunday, 26 and 27. sist of u live-hour workshop on nu­ June 8, between 2 und 5 p.m. ut the Miller-Cory House Museum, located at 614 Primary ucrobic certification will trition thut will give participants .5 Mountain Avenue 111 Westfield. Mr. Ross Is a descendant ol John Ross, ( Hlef of Donna De Marco and John C. Povalac be featured on Suturduy. Prospec­ Americun Council on Exercise Con­ (he Cherokee Indian Nation. tive und current fitness instructors tinuing Education credits. will learn busic academic und prac­ Attendees will examine the most Miller-Cory to Spotlight tical application of touching group current nutrition guidelines and leurn Ms. Manhattan Cruise hydrate diets, supplementation, will present u program on 18th-ccn- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard De ried hand-tied bouquets of five large SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch wutcr versus sports drinks and the tury fur trapping and trading be­ volunteer staff will hold its annual Marco of Hamilton Square, was white cal la lilies. Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com­ foods that provide muximum per­ tween 2 und 5 p.m. ut the Miller- "Aunt Currie's Attic Sale" from 9 a.m, married on Saturday, September 2H, Brian Butler of Kansas City, Kan,, mittee has planned a two-hour cruise formance benefits. Cory House Museum, located at 614 to 2 p.m. on the museum grounds. All to John C. Povalac, He is the son of a college friend of the bridegroom, around Manhattan on the Spirit Line Both programs will be held at the Mountain Avenue in Westfield. arc invited to attend. There is .no, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Povalac of and William Gotlliek of Baltimore, for Wednesday. August 6. Lanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. lo­ A descendant of John Ross, Chief admission fee and the ruin date is )hc Westfield. a childhood friend of the bride­ The bus will leave promptly at cated at 1340 Murtlne Avenue in of the Cherokee Indian Nation, Mr. following Suturduy. June 21. The afternoon ceremony took groom, were the best men. 9:45 a.m. from the parking lot at the Scotch Plains, beginning ut 8 a.m. Ross will appear dressed in period For further information about mfl- place at the Holy Cross Church in Serving as ushers were Oon/, rcur of the Municipal Building, lo­ Space is limited. For registration costume and display animal furs and seutn activities or volunteer oppor-j Baltimore, Md., with the Reverend Medina of Kunsus City, Mo., along cated at 430 Purk Avenue. information, pleuse cull (800) AERO- Indian trading goods. Me will also (unities, pleuse cull the museum of-’ Paul Maillct officiating. A recep­ with Brian Evelcth und Gary Baker, A buffet will be included, along BIC or visit www.ndeita.com . explain the life and times of trappers lice at (908) 232-1776. The museum tion followed at the Rudisson Inner both of Baltimore. All urc college with music for listening or dancing. NDEITA is u non-profit agency dedi­ John McDonald and Daniel Ross, will close for the summer and reopen Harbor Hotel in Baltimore. friends of the bridegroom. There will also be time to stroll on cated to offering education and certi­ who lived among and traded with the in September. Given in marriage by her father, A 1992 graduate of Notre Dame the open-air deck und view the New fication to ull interested individuals. Cherokee Indians around the 1780s. the bride wore a princess-style, A- High School in Luwrenccvillc, the York skyline und the Stutuc of Lib­ Sherry I ,unge of C ran ford und Janet line, sleeveless gown designed and bride curned a Bachelor of Science erty, among other sites. Murphy of Kenilworth will prepare Newcomers to Hold hundmude by her mother, Mrs. degree in Muss Communications in Registration is ulrcudy underwuy 'Kjitfierine

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Dutka died on Thursday, May 22. in Florida. member of the Boy Scout Commit­ He was 83 years old and lived in Volunteer For YMCA World Service Flemington. and her husband. Alan, of Lebanon; a tee. He also participated in commu­ She was bom in Avoca, Pa. and had sister, Muriel Allford of West Pittston, Pit Stuart, Fla. for the past 25 years. He nity fund drives. Anne Kaslusky, 54, of Palmyra. once degree in Engineering, she ad­ lived in Bound Brook for 35 years. and four grandchildren, Kristin and Erin had suffered from Alzheimer's dis­ Professional affiliations included Va., formerly of Westfield, died on ditionally earned a Master of Busi­ ease for several years. Tampa. Fla. for eight years and Dutka and Adam and Matthew Powers. the Union County and New Jersey Wednesday. May 28. at her residence ness Administration degree from Whitehouse for 15 years before mov - Private graveside services were held Mr. Bliwise became co-owner of Package Stores Associations and the after a prolonged illness. Farleigh Dickinson UDiversity and a mg to Glen Gardner one year ago. at the Union Cemetery in Lebanon. Bliwise. Inc. in 1940 with his brother. National Federation of Independent Born in Bir­ Masters of Engi­ Mrs. Powers was an accountant A memorial service vv ill take place Daniel. He was also a partner in H. Businesses. mingham. En­ neering from Im­ employed by Critikon Inc., a division at the Round Valley United Methodist K. Holding Company. The Bliwise After spending his entire life in gland on Decem­ perial College of of Johnson & Johnson, for 20 years. Church in Lebanon on Saturday. June family was one of the earliest retail­ Mountainside. Mr. Bliwise and his ber 13. 1948. she London. England. She worked in the Raritan and Bound 7, at 1 p.m. ers in Mountainside and was men­ wife retired to Florida in 1978. He is was the daughter Mrs. Kaslusky Brook offices and retired from the Memorial donations may lx1 made tioned and pictured in the "History survived by his wife of 61 years. of June Catcheside and her husband Tampa, Fla. office in 1987. to the Round Valley United Methodist of Mountainside. 1895-1945," bv Marion F. Bliwise; his daughter. Hope Smith of North were members for Site was a member of the Round Church, 30 Main Street, Lebanon, Jean Hesketh Hershey. Goodsite of Stuart, Fla.; his son. Catasauqua. Pa. 20 years of the Valley United Methodist Church in N.J. 08833 or to the Hunterdon Medi­ He attended Rutgers University in Glen of Short Hills; his daughter-in- and the late Rich­ First Baptist Lebanon. cal Center Foundation, 2100 Wescott Newark, where he was a member of law, Cherie Bliwise, and two grand­ ard Smith. She C hurch of She was predeceased by four broth­ Drive, Flemington, N.J. 08822. the Beta Sigma Ro fraternity. Addi­ sons. Ged Bliwise of Short Hills and was a 1966 gradu­ Westfield. She ers, George Phethean, Jack Phethean, Arrangements were by the Kearns tionally, he was a Charter Member Scott Goodsite of Raleigh. N.C. ate of Westfield was also a mem­ Edward Phethean and Glenn Funeral Home in Whitehouse. and Past P resident o f the Donations may be made to the High School. ber of the Society Phethean, and by a sister, Alice Miller. June 5, 2003 Mountainside Rotary Club and a Alzheimer’s Association. She was a Plas­ of Plastics Engi­ Rotary District Governor Represen­ Funeral services and burial took tics Engineer for neers and the Warren R. Griffin, Honored Bowler; tative for New Jersey. place on Friday, May 23. at Forest 25 years with American Society Mr. Bliwise's other community ac­ Hills Memorial Park in Palm City. Celanese Ameri­ of Testing and tivities included serving as Past Presi­ Fla. cas Corporation of Measures. She Served During Cuban Missile Crisis dent of the Mountainside Business June 5. 2003 Summit and held was an avid vol­ Warren R. Griffin of Westfield died Fame in 1976. Mr. Griffin, who once several patents for unteer for YMCA on Tuesday, May 27, at the Foothill bowled a 297 game, belonged to many Robert A. Giegerich, Sr., 81, Salesman; Liquid Crystal World Service, Acres Nursing Home in Hillsborough. how ling leagues at Clark Lanes, Echo Polymer Pro­ traveling to Asia Bom in Elizabeth, he resided in lames. Edison Lancs and Jersey Lanes. Saw Action During Normandy Invasion cesses. Anne Kasluskv and Russia. Linden from 1940 until 1960, when Surviving are his wife, Annette he moved to Westfield. Cardillo Griffin; a brother, Ronald Robert A. Giegerich. Sr.. 81. of He was predeceased by his wife. Mrs. Kaslusky In addition to Mr. Griffin had worked as a mobile Griffin, and two sisters, Janice Fodor Westfield died on Saturday. May 24, Ethel O'Brien Giegerich. was the recipient of the New Jersey her mother, she is survived by her Tribute to Women in Industry Award crane operator for Public Service Elec­ and Georgeann Kaspriski. at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Surviving are a son. Robert A. husband, Stanley A. Kaslusky, to tric and Gas in Elizabeth for 39 years Services were held on Friday, May Belair, Md. Giegerich, Jr. of Fanwood; a daugh­ in 1996, whom site was a devoted wife: a prior lo retiring in 1997. 30, in the Good Shepherd Mauso­ Born in Elizabeth, he lived in ter, Nancy Jane Andrews of Joppa A graduate of Newark College of daughter, Jennifer Estrella, and her He w as called to active duty during leum of St. Gertrude Cemetery in Westfield for two years. Town. Md.; a brother, John F. Engineering with a Bachelor of Sci- husband, Jose, of Miami, Fla.; three the Cuban Missile Crisis, serving in Colonia. Mr. Giegerich had worked as a Giegerich of Irving, Tex.; six grand­ sons, Stephen Holt of New York, the United States Navy. Arrangements were under the di­ tobacco salesman for 25 years at M. children and a great-granddaughter. Robert D. Kozimor. 65 N.Y.. Gordon Kaslusky of Palmyra, A member of the International rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Bergen & Sons in Elizabeth prior to The funeral was held on Friday, Robert D. Kozimor, 65, a lifelong Va. and Scott Kaslusky and his wife, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. retiring 13 years ago. Earlier, he had May 30, at the Leonard Home for resident of Scotch Plains, died on Elizabeth, of Hartford, Conn.; a sis­ Union Local No. 1134 in Elizabeth, In lieu of flowers, memorial contri­ been a pipefitter for many years at Funerals in Elizabeth. A Mass fol­ Wednesday, May 28. at Muhlenberg ter, Kathryn Pradel of Slatington. he also belonged to the Grace Episco­ butions may be made to the Society the Bayway Refinery in Elizabeth. lowed at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. Pa., and a brother. Michael Smith, pal Church in Linden and the Clark for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, He served in the United States Church in Elizabeth. Interment took Surviving is a sister. Judy and Itis wife, Della, of State College, American Legion No. 328. Woodholme Medical Building, Suite Army Air Corps during World War II place at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Malinconico of Edison. Pa. He was a lifetime member of the 515, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Balti­ and took part in the invasion of A memorial service was held yester­ A funeral service was held on Colonia. Union County Bowling Association, more, Md. 21208. Normandy. Memorial contributions may be day, Wednesday, June 4, at the Memo­ Saturday, May 3 1. in the South Plains which inducted him into its Hall of June 5, 2003 He was a member of Knights of made to the Emphysema Foundation rial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue Presbyterian Church in Keswick, Columbus Council No. 2859 in Lin­ or to the American Lung Association. in Fanwood. Interment was private. Va., with the Reverend Harold S. Albert A. Jackson, 96, Had Been Employed den. Horan officiating. Interment fol­ lowed al the Monticello Memory Gardens. As Phelps-Dodge Maintenance Supervisor In lieu of flowers, the family re­ Albert A. Jackson, 96, of Scotch Mills and Verlease Bell; 15 grandchil­ Community & Religious News quests that donations be made to the Plains died on Wednesday, May 28, al dren and 11 great-grandchildren. J Anne Kaslusky International Endow­ Railway Hospital in Rahway. Services were conducted on 1\ies- ment Fund of the Westfield YMCA. Born in Faber, Va., he had lived in day, June 3, at the Union Baptist Church Shavuot Celebration 220 Clark Street, Westfield, N.J. Elizabeth before relocating to Scotch itt Elizabeth. Interment took place at Presbyterian Church Picnic 07090. Plains. the Rosehill Cemetery in Linden. Slated For Tomorrow Hill and Wood Funeral Home was Mr. Jackson had been a mainte­ Arrangements were under the direc­ WESTFIELD - A Family in charge of the arrangements. nance supervisor for Phelps-Dodge in tion of the Nesbitt Funeral Home in To Honor Pioneers Sunday Shavuot Celebration will be held June 5, 2003 Elizabeth for 43 years. Elizabeth. WESTFIELD — In tribute to the sponsor the picnic. tomorrow, Friday, June 6, at 6:30 Surviving are four sons, Albert Jack- Memorial donations may be made Westfield pioneers who met 27 5 years For a time capsule to be buried later p.m. at the Union County Torah Lena J. Bucci, 82 son, Curt Jackson, Stanley Jackson to the Union Baptist Church Scholar­ ago to form The Presbyterian Church during this anniversary year, mem­ Center, located at 418 Central Av­ Lena .1. Bucci, 82. died on Satur­ and Carl Jackson; two daughters, Joyce ship Fund, East Grand Street and Madi­ bers are asked to bring to the picnic enue in Westfield, day, May 3 1, at The Highlands Nurs­ Ramsey and Sharon Davis; a brother, son Avenue, Elizabeth 07201. In Westfield, a "Back To The Begin­ June 5, 2003 ning" picnic for church members, "memory sheets," describing the Participants will celebrate the ing Home in Edison. Clarence Jackson; iwo sisters, Shirley their families and guests will be held church's role in their lives and their giving of the Torah by hearing the Born in Brooklyn. N.Y., she had on the front lawn of the church this hopes for the future of the church. Ten Commandments. This will be lived in Queens, N. Y., Hewlett, Long Sunday, June 8, following the 10:30 The church deacons will prepare followed by Mount Sinai ice cream Island and Westfield before moving N i c h o l a s A . G i u d i t t a , I I I a.m. service. most of the food for the rain-or-shine sundaes and Dairy Kiddush, a to Edison a year ago. 'The pioneers might not recog­ picnic, and will offer a variety of Shavuot tradition. For more infor­ Mrs. Bucci had been a secretary A t t o r n e y A t L aw nize the menu of hot dogs, hamburg­ games for children. mation, please call the Torah Cen­ lor The International Cooperative ers and soft drinks, but they would Church families whose last names ter at (908) 789-5252. Petroleum Association in New York feel right at home with the comhusk start with the initials A to K are City for 30 yeurs prior lo her retire­ 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. dolls, handmade quilts, a covered requested to bring a dessert dish and ment in 1985. CRANFORD, NJ 07016 wagon and other old-fashioned dis­ those whose initials are from L to Z Tricky Tray Event She was predeceused by her hus­ band. Carmine A. Bucci, in 1998. plays we’ll have on hand,” said Jon are asked to bring salad. Tickets, To Benefit Canines Peterson. Mr. Peterson is co-mod­ available at the church, are $4 for Surviving arc a son, Richurd Bucci 908. 709. 1999 erator with Debbie Himmel of the adults, $2 for each child, or $10 fora COUNTY - The Amber House of Westfield; a brother, Louis Scotli church board of deacons, which will family. Inc., an animal welfare organization, of Ramsey; u sister, Mildred will hold its First AnnualTrickyTray Corradino of Queens, N.Y., and three GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: Auction from 6 to 8 p.m. this Satur­ grandsons. St. Paul’s Church to Hold day, June 7, at the Watchung Avenue Funeral services were held on •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY Presbyterian Church, located at 170 Tuesday, June 3, at the Gray Funeral •ELDER LAW •ZONING Watchung Avenue in North Home, 318 East Broad Street in •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT Boutique-Rummage Sale Plainfield. Westfield. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. •REAL ESTATE •C O M M ER C IA L LITIGATION VESTFIELD - St. Paul’s Epis- reach program by providing inex­ Many gift baskets, gift certificates tal Church, located at 414 East pensive clothing and goods to people and gold ticket items such as a DVD rad Street, will host its annual in local communities. Unsold items player, a night in New York City with I Boutique and Rummage Sale are sorted and distributed to social hotel and theater tickets, vintage dog prints and Somerset Patriots tickets m Thursday through Saturday, service agencies within the commu­ will be available. te 12 to 14. nity and to other disaster relief orga­ }Jairview Cemetery To bid on these items, a sheet of 25 rhe event will once again feature nizations. NonprofitNormrofit •* Nonsectarian iques, jewelry, china, silver and The sale hours will be 9:30 a.m. tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (908) 294- ss, as well as nearly new and to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and Fri­ Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, tigner clothing. day, while Saturday's Bag Day will 8578. on 105 Picturesque Acres. The Amber House is a non-profit jeneral inventory will include take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. organization dedicated to the rescue thing, linens, accessories, lamps, Individuals may access the sale area and rehabilitation of adoptable canines, Family Lots, Single Graves chenware and other gently-used from the alcove entrance outside as well as finding them new homes. AJI ns. Clothing items for donation the Parish Hall on St. Paul's Street. Niches & Community Mausoleums proceeds from the event will be used y be dropped off may be dropped There is no admission fee. for medical care, food, housing and between Monday and Wednes- Forinformation on donations, vol­ finding homes for these dogs. Consider the Peace and Comfort of Pre-Need Planning. 1, June 9 to 11, at the Parish Hall. unteering and post-sale outreach ef­ Pets awaiting adoption may be Now in its 23rd year, the Rum- forts, please call the parish office at viewed at http:// ige Sale supports St. Paul’s out­ (908) 232-8506. 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, New Jersey amberhouse.petfinder.com. Every dog adopted from The Amber House (908) 232 - 0781 Temple to Offer Program is eligible for a gift of two months of Ask for a Free copy of our 16 page Emergency Record Guide. pet insurance, courtesy of For Special Needs Kids Petfinder.com. will be an initial evaluation process. ■ ESTFIELD -M a' ayan (water ------\ ng), a new religious school pro- Space in Ma'ayan will be limited. ti for Jewish children with autis- For information and application Dooley Funeral Service, Inc.X spectrum disorders, will be of- forms, please call Tamara Ruben, Caught in the d this fall by Temple Emanu-El, Director of Education, at (908) 232- Caring & Courteous Service to the ited at 756 East Broad Street, 6772, or email [email protected]. •pen to children with Asperger s Medicaid confusion ? Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 drome. PDD-NOS and related MASTER elopmental disabilities, the pro- ti will provide an introduction to MEMORIALS F orethought* funeral planning W e s t f ie l d ish holidays, traditions, history, .ers and the Hebrew language. Its 524 Central Avenue 556 Westfield Avenue c a n h e l p . relive is to enable children with Westfield, NJ 233-0255 rial needs to begin participating (908)233-2350 John L. Dooley he life o f a synagogue i certified special education F in d out how Manager her will provide the curricu- t Individual instructional goals by calling... I K- nrx\ thf inMruc- • «> til ho taitrxr**H in p»arh vtudcnt S OriigHcr • tuildm affiae ngths. The program is sched- i to begin tn September and there MONUMENTS MARKERS FUNERAL MAUSOLEUMS C r a n f o r d Hypertension Clinic DIRECTORS 218 North Avenue Lettered • Cleaned Slated For June 9 S m a lW - 276-0255 COUCH PLAINS - The Township Tim Doerr Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains will hold its free Bruce Bauer •9TUMMA.D0YLE-PAIJWnCR.mEL MAHLER Manager nthly Hypertension (high blood ‘established 1939) • DALE SCHOL SIRA ■ USA LORJCCOSHARP ssure) Screening Clinic on Mon- . June 9. from 10 am . to noon .Also: 300 Rt. 37 East Executive Administrator- William A. Doyle t will take place in the Community Toms River, NJ WBTnELD:3l8EastBroadSl. Wiliam A. Doyle. Mgr-233-0143 xn of the Scotch Plains Public Lt- (732)349-2350 CRANFORD: 12 Spre^fiddAve, Dale RSdioustra. Mgr • 2764)092 ry. located at 1927 BartJe Avenue (Elir IHralfieli'i lienbrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood A W atchunc C ommunications, Inc. Publication Page 8 Thursday, June 5, 2003

WF Police Will Hold Planning Board Delays Decision Jill and Jack Run, Antique Car Shows, Family Centennial Celebration WESTFIELD - On Sunday, On Woodbrook Cir. Subdivision Festivals Will Bring Summer Fun to Communities June 8, from 12 to 5 p.m. the i CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 " ' CONTINUED EDOM PAGE I Westfield Police Department ner. There are a limited number of 3,400 square feet and would more and is the biggest piece of property in chipped in to fill the duties of the painters, tattoo artists, strolling street will celebrate their 100th anni­ slots available, and entrants will be than likely be a five-bedroom home. the neighborhood. director, but the board does plan to acts, games and amusements, a versary with an open house. selected via a lottery format. Mr. Tobia further explained that in During the meeting, many residents fill the director’s position and has moonwalk, a kids’ obstacle course, The festivities, which will be The next upcoming summer event his opinion the plan of putting in a who lived on or neighbored been looking at potential candidates. jousting competitions, and arts and held at the Westfield Police in Fanwood is the Second Annual cul-de-sac is much less desirable Woodbrook Circle made comments According to Ms. Barabas, as of press eraflers. Part of Park Avenue be­ Headquarters and Mindowaskin Spring Fair, sponsored by the Fanwood because it would take away more regarding flooding problems that cur­ time, no replacement has been agreed tween Front and East Second Street Park, will include a tour of po­ Business and Professional Associa­ greenery from the property and pro­ rently exist and questioned the drain­ upon. will be closed to vehicular traffic lice headquarters, a demonstra­ tion. The festival will be held on duce yet another street for the town age if another house was added. Oth­ Looking ahead at the future of during the festival. For more infor­ tion of police equipment, free Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., of Westfield to maintain. ers addressed safety issues irotn hav­ WACC, with now 365 members, Ms, mation on the festival, please call Jef gifts, refreshments, entertain­ with a rain date planned for Sunday, He added that the property at 33 ing an additional driveway. Barabas said, “we (WACC) have a Stein at (908) 322-5105. ment and children’s rides. June 29. The festival will take place Woodbrook Road is an oversized lot Mr. Tobia added the property own­ strong board with a lot of business • SPBPA’s Ninth Annual Antique ers would be willing to put in addi­ expertise." Car Show will also be a scheduled on Martine and South Avenues and tional drainage tables for the new WACC’s next sponsored event will event at Scotch Plains’ Annual Fam­ will include various arts and crafts, properties. be the annual downtown street fair, ily Festival on Sunday, June 8. An­ six food vendors and a special perfor­ Parking Deck Developer Meets Planning Board member Robert SummerFest, which will take place tique car owners are invited to pre­ mance by T.V, personality Uncle Floyd Newell asked Planning Board Attor­ on June 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The register their car for $10, or pay $12 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. According to ney Russell Firiestein if a request day will include a performance by on the day of the festival. Fanwood’s Downtown Revitalization With Westfield Town Council came for a new street (right of way), T.V. personality, Uncle Floyd. For • A Competitive Hot Dog-Eating Coordinator Clayton Pierce, last year CONTINUED EDOM PAOE I did the Planning Board have the right more information on SummerFest, Contest will also be an anticipated the fair attracted 20,000 people and is terms of the deal, such as the number the town would recoup the money to reject it if the rest of the application please contact the Advertising Alli­ event at this year’s Family Festival expected to attract over 25.000 people of retail and residential spaces, currently used in the operating bud­ was conforming to Westfield codes. A ance at (908) 996-3866. on June 8. The contest starts at 1 p.m. this year. Admission and parking for whereas the design build agreement get from collected parking fees. short recess was then granted for Mr. Other upcoming events in Westfield sharp near the Towne Centre Village the event is free. For more informa­ will spell out the cost, including a In other business die council ap­ Finestein to research the answer. include but are not limited to: Green on Bartle Avenue. Pre-regis­ tion on the Fanwood Spring Fair, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proved an ordinance, which makes the Because of the late hour and the • On Saturday, June 14, (he Neigh­ tration is required, and there is a please contact Mr. Pierce at (908) for the entire project. eastern side of Shackamaxon Drive a time needed to come to a final conclu­ borhood Council will sponsor the $500 cash incentive prize to the win­ *I 889-4300. The town has the ability to back out right turn only onto Rahway Avenue. sion, it was then requested by mem­ Westfield Street Fair, which will take of the project at any time before the The council also passed a resolu­ bers of the Planning Board to tabic the place at the South Avenue Train Sta­ design build agreement is complete. tion to reject bids that were received decision until the July 7 Planning tion lot. The rain dale is scheduled a Assembly Republican Primary The council then went into closed and to authorize for the re-bid of the Board meeting. Mr. Boyle stated that week later, session to discuss particulars in the Memorial Pool project. This particu­ while Mr. Finestein researches the • The Jill and Jack 5K Run, spon­ contract negotiations and property lar project would refurbish the bath­ legal question brought up hy Mr. sored hy the Education Fund of Swept By Munoz, Bramnick agreements. room and changing facilities. The Newell. Mr. Tobia could then draw up Westfield, will he held on Saturday, During the public portion of the town expects the project to get un­ new plans with the additional drain­ June 14. CONTINUED EDOM PAGE I meeting, attorney Laura Studwell derway after this year's pool season. age for next month’s meeting. He also • The DWC will host a Scavenger Bramnick and Munoz hope to ad­ "I am running on what I stand for addressed the council on behalf of The council also approved resolu­ asked Mr. Brandt to look inti' the Hunt from Friday, June 13 through dress is property tax. and who I am. They’re (Assembly- her client Yacar LLC. the owners of tions to demolish homes at 113 Har­ legalities of Mr. Newell's question. Saturday, June 21. Prizes from local “We pay a tremendous amount of men Munoz and Bramnick) running 948 Sedgewick Court. row Road, 170 Cottage Place and 717 In other business, there was a merchants will be awarded. For more property tax and our senior citizens on Tom Kean, Jr.’s coattails." Ms. According to Ms. Studwell, the Hyslip Avenue. A resolution to de­ memorialization of the unanimous information, please call the DWC at are the ones left suffering,” said As­ Steinberg. neighbor at 909 Bailey Court has in­ molish a home at 327 Orenda Circle decision to grant homeowner, George (908) 789-9444. semblyman Bramnick. "We had such incredible volun­ stalled an I l-foot driveway adjoining was held off because the owner has an Harbt of 7 17 Hyslip Avenue, permis­ • A series of Westfield Commu­ "By raising taxes, the state is scrap­ teers. We had an amazing organiza­ her clients without permission. She application before the Board of Ad­ sion to demolish an existing single­ nity concerts, sponsored by the ing suburban towns of funds they tion. We had 16,000 real phone calls said that the driveway is a safety haz­ justment. family home to create two conform­ Westfield Recreation Department need for education, implementing new done by just volunteers,” she said, ard due to lack of line of site, as well as Ordinance 1814 was passed on ing single-family lots. will start on Thursday, June 19 at programs and sustaining the ones in “It’s so exciting because we en­ a violation of the town's ordinance. first reading to amend the sidewalk This decision, from last month’s 7:30 p.m. All concerts will he held at place," Assemblyman Munoz com­ compassed a lot of the democrats. We She added that the new driveway is in calf's ordinance, so that enforcement meeting, was made with two condi­ Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. mented. worked with some of the democratic addition to an existing driveway that falls under the Fire Department rather tions proposed to the homeowner as • The Farmer's Market, sponsored The two winners are now preparing committees in a lot of the surrounding accesses the garage to909 Bailey Court. than the zoning office. well as the developer, Michael by WACC, will be held on every for their campaign in November, towns. They phone-banked for us and Town Attorney Robert Cockren Mahoney of MM Real Estate Devel­ Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. from July “This election shows the voters really helped us. We are a tremendous slated that the town is looking into opers, Incorporated. 3 through October 30. For more in­ like incumbents and they support the grass roots organization, but now we’ll the matter and that it will be further Rubel Ends First Year In order to subdivide the lots into formation, contact the Westfield Area Republican Party. This district is 3 to be working with that grass roots orga­ discussed. Of Graduate School two homes, one proposed at 4,000 Chamber of Commerce (WACC) at I Republican and we thank them for nization to build a democratic base Highland Avenue resident John square feet and the other proposed at 908-233-3021. it,” Dr. Munoz said. because that was the whole purpose WESTFIELD - Beth Rubel of Devitt spoke to the council regarding 3,800 square feet, the developer • The annual "Sweet Sounds Down­ Assemblyman Bramnick also of this. Our strategy was to build an Westfield has completed her first the proposed parking decks on South agreed to meet with the Architec­ town” Jazz Festival hosted hy the thanked his hometown of Westfield awareness in these 16 towns,” Ms. year of graduate school at Case Avenue and Prospect and Elm Streets. tural Review Board, as well as the DWC, will be held every Tuesday for "putting up with the numerous Steinberg added. Western Reserve University and He reminded them that in the spring of Site Plan Review Committee before evening from July 8 to August 19 phone calls” and for giving their sup­ “I've been averaging about five has achieved Dean's List recog­ 2001 there had been significant resis­ constructing the new houses. from 7 to 9 p.m. this year’s perfor­ port. hours of sleep a night. That will prob­ nition for both semesters. tance to the construction of large park­ In addition, the homeowner and mances include: Jason “Malletman” He stated, “We hope we can make ably continue until the election in Working toward a Masters in ing decks downtown. He stated that the developer agreed not to demolish the Taylor, Rhonda Clark. Framework, people feel like they have strong and November...But I think what we Communications Sciences. Beth “council has ignored the concerns and existing home until approval from Gordon James, Alfred Patterson Trio. ethical representation in Trenton. We showed that the political parties in the will receive dual certifications in opposition over ihe last couple of years” both the above committees were "David Aaron Quartet," "The Soul are representatives they can trust." district aren't really paying attention speech pathology and gerontol­ and suggested that the decision of the granted for both houses. Searchers." Carrie Jackson, "Dave Ms. Steinberg, who ran without the to people in the district. No one is decks be put to a referendum. ogy. It was noted by Town Engineer Leonhardt Trio,” “The party nomination was the top vote putting our community first, and that’s Beth was ottered a research First Ward Republican Councilman Kenneth Marsh that so far the devel­ Homewreckers,” "Nostalgia The Big getter for the Democrats with 44 per­ what I intend to do when 1 go to grant by the University for Stud­ Sal Canaan thanked Mr. Devitt for his oper has already met with the Archi­ Band, ” ”B. D. Lenz," Cynthia Sayer, cent. Mr. Albert received 30 percent Trenton. That’s what we’re building ies at the Cleveland Clinic and input aadng that ±rnng the Planning tectural Review Board once and is "TheTonemasters." New Jersey Work­ of the vote and Melanie Selk received our campaign on," Ms. Steinberg told University Hospital. Board s hearings for the redevelopment scheduled to have a second meeting. shop for the Arts Jazz Orchestra, "Ron 26 percent, the crowd. Recently, she was chosen as plans, residents had the opportunity to Finally, an appeal made by Bruce and Kraemer and The Hurricanes," "Unfortunately, the way the sys­ “One of the major programs that one of two recipients in the state tie hearo cm the issue and only ’Two or Edna Ashforth to subdivide property at Michael Craig Band. Sandy Mack tem works is that it’s a very dosed we've been looking into is a deferral for a prestigious internship with tmet residEmr' spots a. the meetings. 1249 Prospect Street from an existing Band, Mary Ellen Desmond, "The system. Hopefully, what this primary of property lax increases for seniors. the V.A. Hospital. She will com­ He sated &m for Piacse who want to single lot into two single-family build­ Groove Quartet," Terraplane Blues," has shown is that people really need We’ve watched the animosity between plete her master's thesis research meat. time a rmsg cu." ing lots was carried over to die July "The Chuck Lambert Band”. "Romm ’ to have a voice and that it’s time to seniors and young families, and we're in May of 2004. Mayor Mdoer-note stated that af­ meeting at the request of the applicants. Gabrielles,” “Soul Jazz Trio,” “Chris make the system more open. 1 think looking to help. This type of program ter the opposExiE id 2001 the Park­ Colaneri Quartet,” “Scarlett and the that it's one of the more positive is a short-term fix. But it’s a win-win. ing AC>TBat> Committee w as formed. FitzGibbon, Fox Place Rafterbats,” “Stringbean and the Stalk­ things that has come out of this cam­ Essentially, it’s a low transactional He saw that the dev elopers will be Grinnell College Grants ers,” and the “Eric Mintel Quartet.” paign,” Ms. Steinberg stated. cost because it’s going to be backed getang resident input throughout the In Science League Exam For more information, please contact “The voters have said that we want up by the homes, and eventually over summer anc that the decks are for the Degree to Andrew Wislock the DWC at (908) 789-9444. to choose our candidate, not by a the years will become a self-lending WESTFIELD - Andrew Wislocki, SUMMIT - After competing in program. That’s a major program we’ll entire town. a series of tests administered during • The DWC will sponsor the 2003 couple of political people. Maybe the son of Drs. Peter and Mary be working on,” she concluded. Orenda Circle resident Allen the second semester of the school Downtown Westfield 5k and Ptzza what that says is that we need a more Solomon stated that the deck is for Wislocki of Westfield, graduated year, T.J. FitzGibbon of Fanwood Extravaganza on Thursday, July 24, open system in terms of choosing a A press release from Betty LaRosa commuters and downtown employ­ from Grinnell College in Grinnell, and Martin Fox of Westfield com­ Please register at www.active.com. candidate at the committee level,” and Helen Ryan stated, "We con­ ees. and that most residents will never Iowa on May 19. pleted successfully in their catego­ • The Scotch Plains Business and she said. gratulate Assemblyman Eric Munoz use them Andrew, who was inducted into ries. As freshmen on the Biology I Professional Association (SPBPA) and Ms. Steinberg and Mr. Albert and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick on Mr. Solomon also stated that it is the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society as Team,T.J. and Martin garnered46th Commerce Bank will hold their An­ will face Assemblymen Bramnick their victory, and wish them all the his opinion that the decks cannot be a junior received a Bachelor of Arts place out of 154 schools. nual Family Festival on Sunday, June and Munoz in the November elec­ best in the November general elec­ self-supporting and questioned where Degree in Biology, 8. The event will take place at Towne tion. tion.” “Many people worked in our all­ ------\ Centre on Park Avenue between Front “What we've all shown is that this and East Second Streets from 8 a.m. district is a lot more than local union volunteer campaign and we are most s to 4 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for county politics. This district is about grateful to them and to the voters who Greg supported us. We, and they, will con­ Jackson 1 June 22, Admission is free. 16 towns in four counties and each of S h a d y The all-day festival includes a va­ those towns is important," Ms. tinue to be a force in the Republican riety of ethnic food vendors, live Steinberg stated during her victory Party," they stated. music, pony rides, a petting zoo, face party in Union. In the Democrat Freeholder pri­ C h a r a c t e i mary Ms. Scanlon received 10,714 Pruning votes, Mr. Holmes received 10,481 and Mr. Mirabella received 10,383 Spraying “HOME. votes, sweeping the primary over Feeding Becky McHugh of Linden (3,981), George O’Grady (3,827) and Carlos Removal AUTO. Cedano of Elizabeth (3,588). Save 20% o Ms. McHugh, Mr. O ’Grady and Mr. Cedano were running under the of Selected L I F E . M E . ” title Democrats for a Change. 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STELLAR PITCHING. SENIOR HITTERS LED THE WAY Raiders Surprised Them All, Finish Baseball Season, 16-3

By DAVID B. CORBIN the Watchung Conference, which l nitely paid off this season. Seniors Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times thought was going to be between us. Steve Pietrucha (3-1) and Dave Al the beginning of the season, Linden and Cranford," said Raider Senatore (5-1) became some of Union many would have expected the Scotch Head Coach Brian Homm. "We County's most respected pitchers and Plains-Fanwood High School base­ ended up beating Cranford twice and sophomore pitcher James Scalfaro ball team to have a decent season but Linden twice and winning the con­ (3-0) was a very pleasant surprise. few could have guessed that the Raid­ ference. which 1 thought was great "Pietrucha and Senatore led us ers would finish with a 16-3 record. for these kids. They worked hard and through most of the season on the Nor would anyone have guessed that they deserved it." mound and Scalfaro stepped up and the Raiders would beat rivals Last year, the Raiders had to play won a couple o f gam es for us. Cranford, Linden and Westfield twice an entire season with a very young Pietrucha had only one loss and that in the season. team, featuring just three seniors, was in the counties against the Lin­ "We finished 16-3. 1 didn't think three juniors, three sophomore and den team that no-hit us. Senatore got we were going to be 16-3. That's one-freshman starters. They took hurt early in the year, but he bounced difficult to do in baseball. We won their lumps but the experience defi­ back and won his last three outings. David B. Corbin for The Westlield Leader and The Times Scalfaro was a nice surprise. He beat SNAGGING THE BALL FROM A HILLTOPPER...Blue Devil Andrew Simieiiberg, No. 28, snags the ball as llilltopper Westfield. He beat Linden. He beat Max Tcheyan, No. 10, looses his tooting. Summit defeated W estlield, 10-6, in the third round of the state tournament. Cranford," said Homm. "We were on a roll. Baseball is SCHULTZ NETS 2 GOALS. ASSIST: SCHOTT, 2 GOALS made up of streaks. We were on a winning streak and kept it going. We lost a couple of tough games, one in the counties, one in the states. Unfor­ Hilltopper Laxmen Wobble tunately, the losses were in some of the bigger games,” said Homm. "It was the best team that we had in 20 years Blue Devils, 10-6, in States The Raiders had formidable hit­ ters throughout the lineup and re­ ceived productive base-stealing re­ By DAVID B. CORBIN relax on the field. Maybe we did goals and an assisi lo lead the 12-6 sults from the 1-2-3 batters junior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The limes Was the game over? No! We just had Blue Devils and Todd Brancliflower Kyle Baker (.355 B.A., 22 runs. 6 Two previous meetings earlier in lo come out and execute." fired in three goals and added an doubles, 12 stolen bases) and seniors the season between No. 4 Westfield Benaquista added, “Summit played assist lo lead the Hilltoppers. Blue Jeff Hensal (.359 B.A., 23 hits, 18 High School hoys lacrosse team and well. We were battling back the whole Devil Mare Schott scored two goals, runs, 2 triples. 11 stolen bases) and No. 3 Summit ended in one-point game. There's only so much that you Taylor Uogarlh scored a goal and an Josh Wexler (.367 B.A., 20 runs, 1 decisions. The first was won by can battle back. We let il slip away assisi and Dan Kane flicked in a David B. Corbin lor The Westfield Leader and The Times triple, 1 homer, 9 stolen bases), re­ Westfield, 4-3, and the second was after il was 5-4 when we really needed goal. Todd Kaiser hopped in two DANGEROUS LEADOFF HITTER...Raider leadofT batter, Kyle Baker, bat­ spectively. Seniors Kyle Adams (.423 won by Summit, 6-5, in the Union lo take control of the game and take goals and had three assisls for Sum­ ted .355, scored 22 runs and swiped 12 bases. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 County Tournament. In both games, the lead." mit and Parker had Iwo goals and an neither team succeeded in gaining a Senior Hilly Schultz netted two CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 clear-cut dominance in momentum; BUTTS. RATI A LEAD TEAM IN BATTING AVERAGE however, on May 29 at Tallock Field in Summit, the Hilltoppers, on two occasions, caught the Blue Devils off-guard, took advantage of the situ Seniors Inspire Blue Devils ations and rolled to a 10-6 victory in the third round of the NJSIAA tour­ nament. The 17-2 Hilltoppers, down 2-1, scored two goals in the remaining 47 To Winning Baseball Season seconds of the first half to discourage the Blue Devils somewhat, bill what By DAVII) B. CORBIN and Mike Dubitsky, with two hits, slipped to 3-8, but from that point clearly pushed the momentum in Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times helped the Blue Devils chip away at they rattled off five-straight victo­ Summit's direction was a breakaway Transmogrify means to transform the Raiders' lead. ries, including an 8-2 Hogging of goal scored by Mike Dugan, on an or change completely, especially in a "At that point, for whatever rea­ Plainfield and a 14-7 punishing of assist from J. R. Parker, late in the third grotesque or strange manner. An ex­ son, we started winning," said Linden on May 12 just a few days quarter that sparked five unanswered ample would be the transition from Brewster. “Maybe it was the fact that after the Tigers toppled the top- Hilltopper goals and a 10-4 lead. Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll we scored all the runs off their two seeded Raiders in the semifinals of "I definitely think it dropped us to Mr. Hyde. best pitchers." the Union County Tournament. Butts having momentum going into hall- Operating in a somewhat opposite With the defeat, the"BTtlc Devils" CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 lime." said Blue Devil Head Coach David D. Corbin for The Wesltleld Lender and Thtt Tima. HILLTOPPER...Several Blue Devils surround manner, early in the season, featur­ Gerry Benaquista of the 47-second Hilltopper Dugan, No. 29, who finished with two goals. ing just one varsity starter from the surge. “You arc never supposed to previous season, the very young Westfield High School baseball team’s defensive play may have ap­ peared grotesque but, as the season progressed, the Blue Devils trans­ formed into a smooth, formidable adversary to finish with a respect­ able, 12-10, record. The Blue Devils took their lumps, committing errors in double digits, in a, 16-2, five-inning thrashing at the hands of a focused Linden team on April 16. Next, Scotch Plains- Tlie wfetterTEason mean! Fanwood capitalized on Blue Devil belter prices on bigger mistakes and walked away with a, plants for you. Come in-, 13-2, six-inning victory on April 24. now and get showered® The slide continued until, accord­ ing to Head Coach Bob Brewster, the with values on our turning point came on April 30 when huge assortments a H H i the undefeated, 9-0, Raiders, com­ animals, perennia^^^g manding a 7-0 lead, had to hold off a shnilxs, trees j j B j pesky Westfield comeback to win, 9- £ 1*1 more! 7. Senior Brian Butts, with three hits, PENNELLA ENDS CAREER WITH .405 B.A.. 68 RBI Lady Raider Softballers End JUMBO Season With a 12-10 Record ANNUAL LLATS

Bv FRED LECOMTE from seniors Caitlin McNelis, Lind­ Pennella did a phenomenal job lead­ Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times say Pennella, Kelly Lusk and Chrissy ing the team. Pennella, statistically, Finishing with a 12-10 record may Cardinale who all displayed leader­ set a record with a .405 (career) not be one of the best seasons ever ship and influence. batting average (B.A.) and 68 RBI experienced by a Scotch Plains- “For three years, these girls and I and collected 40 walks. We pul to­ Fanwood High School softball team, spent so much time together," added gether several good runs when we but certainly not a disappointment. Raider Head Coach Frank Butz. ‘ We beat Ridge, Union, Westfield and ANNUAL! The Raiders have taken strides in were in the counties and the states. I Bridgewater, but then fell hack a FOUNTAINS iig flowers, Wfl pots and big values becoming very competitive in Union will always remember ami miss them little. We came up short by a run Choose from many unique against many quality teams and that in everything you need to add instant County However, there will be a loss This year's captains, McNelis and than will dress up your landscape^ definitely changed the outcome of color to your summer fun! this entire season I believe, but that’s Ask our horticulture experts how all part of the game.” best to use them! The Raiders had a .271 team B.A. with 162 hits, 84RBI, 105 runs scored ON ANIMAL and six homeruns McNelis. who played second base skillfully, led the m first-hand experience, Steve Parker wHt dcscrlDC m ueraii now 10 weep over, team with a .500 batting average, LbSvS and wstsjcfxsck-:. away from your garden area, find cad width annuals, pereni was first in hits with 35 and runs shrubs and sprays can work Best for you. and receive a FRET. sup, of scored with 18 and struck out only Deer 8f Animat Contrul whke you re there! once. She also had five triples with vm. fiwwoe Father's Dav to sioicn o a s e s . did dtff this swrwrw fwd us seniors were there in a supportive role for the younger players." said our ful bie of McNelis. “It’s been fun with Mr. creative gits and Butz. He has always been supportive CREESIIOl Sfjj FARM 4CARDEN ( ESTER ,G ll CertlkatesL and was always there for us. We love (A ,,ii|*T rli.tdv fX d. si >‘•'111.11* him and we will miss him." 1325 Terr* Road Scotch Plains NJ 07076 Sat. 7anr6pm Clean-up hitter Pennella. who ex­ celled at first base, recorded a .375 Cal for information; Sun. 9anr5[>m B.A. with 14 RBI. two homeruns. 17 9 0 8 - 3 2 2 - 5 5 5 5 Mon.-Wed. 7anr5pm runs scored and 24 hits. She also led the team with four doubles and 11 O n > S CorM n to . n w WaUOMd T»* IM w Press '6' for special events UNG RAIDER AT THE PLATE...C«iti*n McNHis led the Raideni with a walks. Infielder/right fielder. Kelly www.parkerplants.com itting average and amassed 35 hits. She also scored IB runs, dole 16 bases Lusk finished with a .308 (16-for- wusrr - w.. - --T ______— — ruck out only one*. c n m n u E D ox p a g e it A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. P ublication Page 10 Thursday, June .5, 2003 CL In’ lllrstfii'li) Uli’aiH’r and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood RUSNOCK LED TEAM IN BATTING. RBI Viking Baseballers Showed Strong Pitching, Return All

By DAVID B. CORBIN pitching staff in strikeouts with 51 in Specially Written fo r The We it fie ld leader and The Ttme\ 29 innings pitched and finished l-l. Strong pitching, with the assis­ His fastball traveled around 79 MPH tance of some fine hitting, led the and he tossed a no-hitter against Union Catholic High School base­ Dayton. Junior Brandon Garcia fin­ ball team to a successful. II-IO, ished l-4. He had a tough, 5-3, loss season and a trip to the state sec­ against Summit, won against tional tournament. The Vikings fea­ Brearley - the game that qualified tured four talented pitchers and the the Vikings for the state tournament good news is that they all will return - and pitched in the states against David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times next year. very strong Delbarton. VERY DANGEROUS AT THE PLATE...Raider Kyle Adams, No. 22, smashed “Pitching was the strongest part of "Assistant Coach Jack Byrnes has a colossal home run against Westfield. Adams finished with a .423 hatting our game. We may not have had the done a really good job with the pitch­ average, scored 15 runs, clouted two home runs and thumped three triples. number one stud hut all four can ers. He put a lot of time in,” Reagan UNION COUNTY JV CHAMPS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Junior Varsity pitch and all four return.” said sec­ pointed out. baseball team defeated Linden. 5-2, for the Union County ,JV title. ond-year Viking Head Coach Jim The most successful Viking with Reagan, Jr. the "metal stick" was senior catcher Raiders Surprised Them All, Sophomore Andy Koncen. al­ Adam Rusnock who finished 21-for- though finishing with a 2-4 record, 53 with a .396 average. He had nine JV Raider Baseballers Top led the team in innings pitched with doubles, 18 RBI. 15 walks and 19 Finish Baseball Season, 16-3 32, recorded 3 1 strikeouts and showed runs scored. Linden, 5-3, for UC Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 control by walking only seven bat­ "He led die team in batting aver­ ters. He finished with a 3.03 Earned age (BA), doubles and RBI." said The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High pitched all seven innings against Lin­ Run Average (ERA) Reagan "And he kept control behind B.A., 2 homers, 3 triples, 15 runs, 8 Zidonik (.386 B.A.. 19 runs. 15 RBI) School Junior Varsity (JV) baseball den giving up only two hits and two “He was really our number one the plate." stolen bases), Steve Horn (.354 B.A.. also displayed their leadership and team won the Union County JV base­ unearned runs. He struck out five pitcher. He was a tough-luck pitcher.” Kevin Gates was second on the 3 triples, I homer, 17 runs) and Chris power at the plate. ball tournament by defeating Lin­ Tigers and walked three to pick up explained Reagan. “He lost l-0 leant in batting with a .352 average “Adams, Horn and Wexler hit the den, 5-2, at Memorial Field in Lin­ his fourth win of the season. PUBLIC NOTICE (l9-for-54) and hall well. Hensal did a nice job. He den on May 28. The JV Raiders Sophomore catcher Michael stolen bases with THE WESTFIELD had some big game winners for us. finished their season 12-4. The game, Dinizo banged out two hits, includ­ COMMUNITY CENTER 17. He scored 18 We are going to miss those senior which had been postponed four times ing a two-run triple and a double, and IN THE COUNTY OF UNION runs, had 13 RBI, hats. They were in the thick of the over the past week due to inclement scored twice. Dinizo’s triple high­ NOTICE TO BIDDERS rapped six doubles order. The seniors carried us and weather, was delayed nearly two lighted a four-run first inning and. and two triples. NOTICE is hereby given that bids for that's what was expected of them.” hours due to lightning and rain. after his double in the fifth. Dan facility improvements in the Town of Garcia had a .318 expressed Homm. Coached by Bob Stevens, the team Birnbaum brought him home with an Westfield, New Jersey are requested BA (21 -for-66), Bids may be picked up at the office at 558 The underclassmen, who added had a bye in the first round and went RBI double. eight doubles, two West Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey another season of experience, were In the third inning. The Tigers pul triples, 13 runs on to defeat Cranford, 3-2, in nine between 10:00 A M and 4:00 P M. begin­ also quite effective not just in the innings and Union. 6-5, to advance runners on base with a single and a ning on Thursday, June 5, 2003. scored and was hatter's box but in their respective hit batter. Both scored after a sacri­ Bids must be returned, sealed to the of­ second in RBI to the finals. As a freshmen team they fice by 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 12, positions. Sophomore Kevin Urban fice bunt resulted in a collision at with 17. were undefeated at 17-0. Scotch 2003 (.379 B.A., 23 RBI. 17 runs, 3 triples) firsl followed by a throwing error al Sieve Esperon Plains-Fanwood has not been in the Bids will be opened promptly a* 12:00 handled the catching duties well and JV Union County finals since 1991, the plate. P M June 12, 2003 at 558 West Broad swiped 12 bases, was also very effective offensively. The Raiders dedicated their suc­ Street, Westfield, New Jersey baited .310 (18- which was coach Steven’s first year Bidders will be required to have a mini­ Junior first baseman Jared Montagna cessful season to the American troops fro-58), scored 15 as a JV coach at Scotch Plains. mum of $300,00 bodily injury insurance (.333 B.A., 11 RBI. I0 runs) was a Sophomore pitcher Marco Giasul lo fighting in Iraq. each occurrence and $300,00 property dam­ strong hitter. Baker not only could runs and had eighl age each occurrence insurance, also, hit and steal bases blit, with his speed, RBI In 40 at bats. workman’s compensation of $100,00 each Rick Gutierrez accident covered the outfield expertly. Sopho­ Original certificate of insurance must be more shortstop Chris D’Annunzio had 15 RBI and 10 NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2 included with bid proposal when returned, (.308 B.A., 13 runs, 8 RBI), in his runs scored. Steve bidders must comply with provision of Chap­ second year at varsity, blossomed Farawell had a ter 127 PL 1975 Supplement to the Law Fred Locomto tor The Westfield Leader and The Times .311 BA ( 19-for- Baseball State Tournament: Against Discriminating (Affirmative Action) very well defensively and had a good l.KADIM; VIKING SCORKR...Lead«ff hatter Steve All work must be completed before August 61) had six RBI eye at the plate. Andrew Mulvee, Ed I aravull led the Vikings in runs scored with 2I and stolen NJ, SECTION 2, GROUP 1 29, 2003. and led the learn MAY 27: Zazalli and Matt Powers experienced bases with IN. SEMIFINALS: The Westfield Community Center re­ in stolen bases NJ, SECTION 2, GROUP 3 some varsity time and will vie for a QUARTERFINALS: New Providence 5, Butler 1 serves the right to accept or reject any or all againsi New Providence and pitched with 18 and runs scored with 2 1. bids for the whole or any or all bids for the starting spot next year. Morris Knolls 8, Scotch Plains- Tony Wargo tossed a four-hitter against the tougher teams." "We moved him into the leadoff whole or any part of the work or material and "We have some kids back, which Fanwood 5 for the 18-7 Pioneers and contrib­ Junior Peter Rivera finished with a spot midway through the season and to waive any information as they deem nec­ is nice,” said Homm. “My concern Steve Horn had a single and scored uted two RBI. The Pioneers are set to essary for the interest of the Westfield Com ­ 5-2 record, recorded 38 strikeouts, lie led the team in runs scored and next year is going to be pitching. twice and Kevin Urban had an RBI face Cedar Grove in the finals. munity Center Minority contractors are en­ walked 15 and had a great 2.08 ERA. steals,” said Reagan of Farawell. couraged to bid. Seal faro, going into next season, is single for the 15-3 Raiders. Tim “He was also a very strong third Cedar Grove 10, Jonathan Dayton 0 By order of The Board of the Westfield going to be our No. I. We have a lot "Wc have come a long way in two Hodes had three hits, two RBI and baseman. He made some great plays years. We are very happy with the Mike Rodriguez had two doubles Community Center of position players back. I think we two runs scored for 15-10 Morris Ernestine N. Howell are going to go into the season look­ at third,” added Reagan. pitching. We are happy with the po­ for Dayton. Chris Tynan had three Executive Director Knolls. ing like we did this year.” Junior John Lackingcr led the sition we are in,” concluded Reagan. singles and three RBI for the 15-6 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $37.23 NJ, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 Panthers. Morristown 11. Linden 3 NJ, PAROCHIAL A (QUARTERS) Kyle Noonan clobbered a two-run St. Joseph 1, Roselle Catholic 0 homer for the victorious, 17-10-1 Terrence Hanneman threw a no­ Goods & Services You Need! Colonials. 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had a triple, u double and a single and tor, just like he was in football. He scored three runs aguinst the Tigers. was not a person to scream or yell. As the season wound down, after a He led by example and hard work." dismal start, trailing 10-4 in the sixth Patla was second on the team in inning, the Blue Devils made a glo­ batting with a .449 average, going rious comeback to defeat East 31-for-69 with 11 doubles and two rV: Brunswick, 11-10, on May 15. Butts triples. Batting primarily in the lead- blasted a three-run home run to cap a off spot, he had nine RBI and led the five-run sixth inning, putting the Blue team in scor’ ig with 32 runs. Devils down, 10-9, then senior Matt Freshman catcher Mike Murruy ■ / Vfct. Rothstein closed the book on the finished with the team's third-best , fairy tail comeback by ripping an batting average at .386. He hud 32 RBi single to bring home senior Tyler hits in 83 at hats, Including six Patla with the winning run. doubles, two triples und a team-lead­ David Corbin for Fh* W ttttto id L N d fr and Th» Tim#• "All of the sudden, they hud confi­ ing four home runs. Murray also led B David B. Corbin for 77ia W it f lild d Tha 77m## A RESPECTABLE SEASON...The Rulder softball team finished the season dence, they started making plays and in RBI with 30, scored 15 runs and KKADY TO COMPLKTK THK Devil first baseman Mike Dubltsky, with a respectable, 12-10, record. The Raiders will return plenty of young talent getting timely hits," suid Brewster. struck out only five times. No. 17, waits for the throw from third baseman Joe Wisniewski to make the putout. next year, Including pitcher Laura Mumi and catcher Shanavla Willis. "We had five wins against teams who Senior Mike Dttbitsky finished made it to the state tournament. It with a .368 average, going 25-l'or-68 was a major turnaround. We started with five doubles and a grand slam to play better. Even in our lust two home run in his season's final at hat Lady Raider Softballers End losses, we didn't give up the giant aguinst St. Joseph of Metuchen, Hilltopper Laxmen Wobble inning." which was won by Westfield, 13-11. As he had done last fall in football, He scored 22 runs, hud 12 RBI and Blue Devils, 10-6, in States Season With a 12-10 Record Butts appeared to transform from Dr. walked 17 times. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 CONTINUE0 PNOM PAGE > Jekyll to Mr. Hyde at the plate, tenor- Rothstein finished with a .333 av­ izing opposing pitchers. Butts led the erage (23-for-69) with five doubles 52) average, including two doubles runs. Freshman centerfielder Kelli team with a .458 butting average, col­ and a home run. He scored 10 runs assist while Dugan finished with two Blue Devil goalie Dun Kotch made 10 and a grand slam homer, 12 RBI, 15 Kaskiw had a .299 average with two lected 33 hits, including eight doubles, and had 20 RBI goals and Anson Fraiser had one. saves, including warding off several runs scored. Leftfielder Cardinale doubles, five RBI and six stolen bases. three triples and a home run. He also "I put the season's success to the The Hilltoppers controlled the ball point-blank shots, and Hilltopper goalie finished with a ,264 average with 14 Sophomore pitcher Jess Moore, in scored 22 runs and had 24 RBI. seniors who never gave up," said I I of the 12 minutes in the first Rob Schroeder finished with 12 saves, hiti, seven RBI and 11 runs scored. 40 innings, had a 4.1 ERA and, with "Brian is a gutsy player, a gamer. Brewster. "The lot of hard work ethic quarter and took a 1-0 lead when which included several fine stops. Sophomore Taylor Cianciotta, an the bat. had five RBI, a double and I was fortunate to be able to coach stems back last year with Josh Kaiser stuffed in a wraparound goal "Defensively, I don't think we outstanding third baseman and lead- batted .250, Elaine Piniat had two Brian all four years," said Brewster. Ludmer, Jay Cook and the rest of the with 7:49 left. The Blue Devils did played a complete game together. off hitter. carried a .360 B,A. in 75 at RBI. a triple and sported a .211 aver­ "He is a tough, hard-nosed competi­ group. It rubbed off." not gel a shot on goal until six sec­ We were loosing guys and it cost us bats. She amassed 19 RBI and drew age. Piniat recorded a 3.5 ERA in 18 onds remaining in the quarter. a couple of goals. Offensively, we only three walks. innings on the mound, allowed 10 Assisted by Hogarth, Schott tied settled down and put in some goals. ‘•Playing as a freshman last year, I runs, struck out nine and walked five. GL’s Carmody, DiDario Shine the score at one with 4:41 left in the The guys played a hard game. I’m thought the attitude of this years Looking to the future, Butz said, half then, with 57 seconds remaining, very happy the way our team never team was a lot more encouraging and "There is lots of young talent return­ Schott, assisted by Schultz put gave up, kept fighting buck," positive," said Cianciotta. "That ing next year. With Manzi. Willis. At Group 2 Championships Westfield up 2-1. Eleven seconds later, Benaquista pointed out. "We won helped us motivationally and it made Lusk, Sette, Kaskiw and Cianciotta Branchflower scored then, with four ground balls, which is impressive. seconds left in the half. Dugan scored. Wc won faceoffs, which is great. us better as young players. The se­ returning. I believe they'll have an The Governor Livingston High with a time of 5:10.57 behind winner Two minutes into the second half, Those ure the kind of things that win niors were always behind us and they excellent team, a team everyone will School boys track team tied for fifth Kate Willever of Hopewell Valley games; however, the coin didn’t land helped us through during hard times." be watching out for." with Bridgeton with 24 points at the who finished at 5:05.71. DiDario Parker scored but, two minutes later, Hogarth fought off heavy pressure right for us. Summit came out, played Junior Laura Manzi excelled on Group 2 boys track on field champi­ came in fifth in the 8(H) meters with from Hilltopper defender Chris hurd und they were (he better team the mound and recorded a 4.1 ERA. SP PBA/Firemen Plan onships at Egg Harbor on May 3 1. a time of 2:21.42. Conlon und scored to tighten the today.” plastering her control, she yielded The GL Highlander girls settled for a Ruidcr senior Chris Feighner, with Charity Softball Game score to 4-3. Kaiser followed with a just 16 walks and 99 hits, including four-way tie for 15th with u total of a shove of 56' 11.75", placed fifth in Westfield 0 2 2 2 6 goal mo, 23 seconds later, Schultz, Summ it 1 2 4 3 10 only three homers and six triples, in SCOTCH PLAINS - The Charity 10. The Scotch Pluins-Fanwood High the shot put in the boys Group 3. His assisted by Hogarth, answered to 79 innings while striking out 57 bat­ Cup softball game between the School boys totaled two points in the shove was the eighth-best of all make the score 5-4; however, the ters. At the plate, Manzi had 20 hits, Scotch Plains PBA, Local #87 and Group 3 meet. groups. PUBLIC NOTICE Blue Devil defense hud a mental including two triples and two doubles the Scotch Plains Volunteer GL Highlander junior Mike NOTICE TO CHEDITORS Firefighters Association will be held Bernstein Swipes lapse. Parker broke uwuy down the and rapped seven RBI while scoring Carmody picked up 18 team points Estate ot: LEO DIAMOND, Deceased right side und Dugan flunked on die 12 runs. at Brookside Park on Suturduy. July by placing second in the 400 meteis Pursuant to theorder of James S. LaCorte, Double Gold at Track left. Parker passed to Dugan, who p f major assistance to Manzi was 12. Opening ceremonies start at 11:00 w ith a time of 49.38 and second in Surrogate of the County of Union, made on Irwin Bernstein of Westfield won stuffed the net, making the score 6-4. the 30TH day of MAY, A.D. 2003, upon the tine coordination with junior a . m . the 8(X) meters with a time of 1:55.71 her u pair of gold medals at the Garden The Blue Devils seemed out of application of the undersigned, as EXECU­ Catcher Shanayia Willis. While the There is a $10 fee, which includes Both times were personal best for TOR of the estate of said deceased, notice State Athletic Club Classic Track their game and the Hilltoppers capi­ Raiders accumulated 52 stolen bases, food, beverages and entertainment, Carmody. In the 400 meters, he was Is hereby given to the creditors of said und Field Meet at Randolph High talized with four more goals through­ Willis' alertness along with Manzi’s for adults (12 and under are admitted beaten by Erison Hurtault of deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under School on June 1. out the remainder of the third quarter oath or affirmation their claims and de­ Control permitted only 26. Offen­ free). All proceeds go to the Peggy Matawan who crossed in 48.57. In Coloney House, a Hospice house, to Representing the Shore Athletic and seven minutes into the final quar­ mands against the estate of said deceased sively, Willis had a .323 B.A. with 11 the 800 meters, he was edged by within six months from the date of said Club in the 70-74 Age Group, ter. On a feed from Gil Arbitsmun, RBI, one home run, 10 runs scored be located at the corner of Martine 2002 Meet of Champions winner order. Avenue and Raritan Rd., the former Robert Edwards of Bridgeton who Bernstein won the 400-meter dash in Schultz stuffed in his second goal FRED RANDALL, ESQ. and 20 hits. the time of 1:12.93 with Charles and, with 1:49 left, Kane scored un­ EXECUTOR Freshman shortstop Melissa Sette location of the old Park Place Diner. crossed in 1:55.38. Teammate An­ Wrixon placing second in 1:37.17. assisted. ATTORNEY For information and tickets, please thony Abitante cleared 13 feet to FRANK J.CRUPI felt at home offensively with a .385 Later, Bernstein captured the 800- Despite the score, Westfield led in average. She led the team with 16 contact Officer Ernie Hernandez at place second in the pole vault. 70 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE (908) 322-7100 or Fire Chief Ellis at Highlander senior Megs DiDario melers in 2:58.96 w ith Wrixon trail­ ground bulls, 40 33. and Chris UVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 walks, had 20 hits with one triple and ing in 3:57.04 MacDonald won 12 of 20 faceoffs. 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $16.36 two dotibles, 12 RBI and scored 15 (908) 322-6866. Bring lawn chairs. finished second in the 1,600 meters i _ _ _ _ _ ------CJ £ 1 C o l d i [ B a n ] k e r m o v e s ™

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Todd Brinkerhoff, George The Cardinals continued on their The Cardinals beat the Mets, 11.3 tional Bank 0 Gonzalez, Wayne Morse and Pete hot streak in the Westfield Majors behind M ichael C lark's two-nur Bill Hinkle had a career-game by Osborn led the Network with three Baseball League winning the regular homer while James Diddell baitgec smashing three homeruns and 11 RBI. hils each. season crown and securing the top out two hits and also had two RB{ Jerry Halfpenny, Chip Weiss andTom Union Center National Bank 22, seed in the upcoming playoffs. Max Sugarman had two hits, inciud McNulty each had three hils. Tony Crest Refrigeration 0 ing a home run, and three RBI in t Zarvos added his eighth hornerun of Alan Schachman and Phil Veilucci SPPAL Sets Football, losing effort. Card’s pitchers Kevir the year. Jim D’ Arcy, Lionel Genello, combined for the shutout. The Bank­ Hearon and Greg Mucci each pitqjie, Bill Koegel, Steve Lctnanowicz and ers received three hits apiece from Cheerleading Sign Up two scoreless innings for the win. Sal LaBella had multiple hits for the Jim D'Arcy, David Goodman, Bill The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Po­ The Dodgers knocked off the Yatr Bankers. Koegel, Steve Lemanowicz and Bob lice Athletic League (SPPAL) will kees, 2-0, as Chris Jenkins atjt Northwestern Mutual Network 30, Rcnaud. D'Arcy smashed a homerun. be holding an open registration for Michael Lessner combined on a one Crest Refrigeration 15 Irish Pub 21, Nilsen Detective the 2003 Football and Cheerleading hit shutout. Jenkins banged a fifth Rich Polonitz led the winners with programs. Any one interested in sign­ inning homer for the win. The Qh Agency I I Courtesy of Karon Clarkson for The Weatfield Leader and The Time* four hits. Steve Falco, Ed McColgan Mike O ’Brien (2 HRs), Harry ing up is asked to come to the Scotch oles tripped up the Mets, 7-1, as Bred and Tom Murray had three hits. PRESSURING A COUGAR...Chris Engel, No. 41, of the Westfield eighth- Plains Municipal Building on Satur­ Johnson drove in four runs ant Streep(2 HRs)and Ray PeleskotHR. grade boys lacrosse team puts pressure on a Cranford Cougar. Westfield Polonitza, McColgan and Pete Michael Irving contributed a sitjg!< triple) led the Pub. defeated Cranford, 8-1, on May 22. day, June 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Osborn blasted homers. Paul Brody Flag football is being offered to and a double. Matt Morgan had twe homered for Crest 50+ DIVISION 1: any Scotch Plains or Fanwood resi­ hits in a losing effort. (As of May 31) dent in grades K thru 4 for the '03/04 In first round playoff action, tht Comcast Cablevision 17, Antone’s TEAM W FSPY Lady Gymnasts Place Pub & Grill 13 Comcast C ablevision 6 school year. The fee is $50 made Yankees and the Mets played to d, j Comcast took over first place and Nilsen D e tective Ag ency 5 payable to SPPAI-. Contact football 1, tie as Kyle Hayden pitched foul Irish Pub 5 is offered in grades 5 thru 8. Teams scoreless innings and helped himsel Frank Bender and AngeloCorbo each 4 Second in ‘Y’ State Meet Antone s Pub & Grill out with an RBI double, scoring Mat whacked four hits. Karl Grossmann Awnings Galore 3 participate in the Suburban Youth The Fanwood-Scotch Plains unevens and fourth on floor. Gina Football League that plays their Monaghan. Brendan Burgdor: and Tom Straniero chipped in with 50+ DIVISION 2: YMCA (FSPY) A and B Division Pelosi grabbed fourth on vault and games on Sunday afternoons from matched Hayden with four-shutoir three hits apiece. TEAM W The O ffice 6 gymnastic teams placed second in unevens, laurel Devlin and Jenna September through November. The innings and the Mets tied the game it The Office 21, M A .1 Roofing .11 Northwestern Mutual 5 the 2003 New Jersey YMCA Girls Skoller competed in the Sr. Division. fee is $80. the last inning on hits by Stevt The Office erupted for 10 runs in M S J Roofing 3 Gymnastic League State Champion­ FSPY’s A team, including B mem­ Registration is also being taken for Marino. Morgan and TJ Mruz and; the fifth-inning to break open a tight, Union Center National Bank 3 bases loaded RBI by Anthoot Crest Refrigeration 0 ships hosted hy Madison Y on May- ber Rebecca Reiser, will compete in the PAL Cheerleading program. Resi­ well-played game. Office men Bill 18. FSPY entered 10 gymnasts in the the Regional Championships In dents in grades 6 thru 8 who are Porchetta. Hinkle and Tony Zarvos each SUPER SENIORS 60+ DIVISION: A meet and seven in the B. Flushing, NY on June 7. interested will perform their rou­ FINAL STANDINGS: homered twice. Lou Koehler added TEAM W Creative Industries 4 In A Level 9, senior Rachel In the B Division, Reiser (13+ tines during the contact football sea­ TEAM W L T three hits. II Glordlno's Restaurante 4 Skolnick placed fifth on vault and group) placed fourth in all-around, son. The fee for the program is $50. Cardinals 10 5 0 Awnings Galore 19, Northwestern L.A. Law 3 uneven bars. Kate Breuningerplaced third on unevens, fourth on vault and if there are any questions, please Dodgers 9 5 1 W hite Sox 7 6 Mutual Network 18 Legg M ason 1 sixth in all-around (Sr. Division) seventh on floor. Magda 2 Haven Sa vings 0 contact Lt. Brian Mahoney of the Yankees 7 7 1 Awnings got key hits in the closing and fourth on vault, Katie Zaieski Mierzejewska took fifth all-around, Scotch Plains Police Dept, at (908) Mets 6 9 ,0 took fourth (Sr. Division) on bal­ fourth on beam, sixth on unevens and 322-7100 extension 110 or Sgt. Orioles 3 12 0 ance beam and Allegra Kenwell seventh on vault. Samantha Scarinci Russell Yeager of the Fanwood Po­ placed fourth on floor exercise in took sixth on vault and beam. lice Dept, at (908) 322-5000. Blue Thunder Strikes the Jr. Division. Taylor Montagna Francesca Lumelta took seventh on and Jessica Sussman also competed floor and ninth on unevens. Allison Hillside in Soccer, 7-2 in Level 9. Lasher and Allison Zeller (11-12 Scotch Hills Women On June 1, the Blue Thunder of the In Level 8 Jr. Division, Lindsay group) and Natalie Szaroleta (13+) Tell Golf Results Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer'As­ Robinson took third on vault and also competed. sociation U-12 division kept their A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills hold onto first place in their division PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Plains announced the winning team of with a convincing 7-2 victory pvh TOWN OF WESTFIELD the 100% Memorial Tournament held the team from Hillside. The outcome Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance ot which the following is a copy was May 20. was never in question as the Thundei introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Flight A: completely outplayed their opponent meeting held June 3,2003 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final in every aspect of the game. passage on the 17th day of June 2003, at 8:00 p m , or as soon thereafter as said matter can Low gross: Drina Erhard 45 be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street. Westfield, Low net 1st: Rosemary DeWitt Goalie Matt Bonner only had . to New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given and Erhard 32 face five shots the entire game. Man. an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Fusillo, Mark Koransky, Mike Roth, Bernard A Heeney 3rd:Carol Nichols 33 Town Clerk Billy Johnston, Colin Grimm rand G ENERALO R DINANCENO .N O . 1816 Flight B: DenzylAmankwah combined toforjn AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE 1802 FIXING THE Low gross: Janice Lawyer 50 a suffocating defense. Each time Jit ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AND Low net 1st: Lawyer 30 Hillside player took the ball into tljc CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD 2nd: Kathy Blatt 32 Thunder's zone, they were challenged BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of W estfield in the County of Union 3rd: Carol Katz 33 and rejected by the defenders. Jo­ as follows: SECTION I. The General Ordinance No 1802, the title of which is recited in the title of Flight C: seph Del Prete skillfully controlled fo fe u / vi W edlfie/t/ this ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: Low gross: Betts Suttman and the middle of the field with sharp SALARIES Nancy Christiansen 59 crisp passes to teammates. J?ejd Looking for property? Come and enjoy the large fam­ The annual salaries of the Mayor and Council Members, Town Officers and employees Low net 1st: Olga Rose and Miller, Chris McManus and Andrew hereinafter named, shall be respectively as follows, such salaries to be effective as of Suttman 35 Manns did a solid job handling the January 1,2003 ily room and deck that overlook this deep and serene 3rd: Christiansen 36 hall. TITLE SALARY Danny Gore earned the hat triqk yard. Located on a beautiful and quiet street with many Low putts: Blatt 13 Mayor $1 00 with three goals, one on a penali) Each Council Member $ 1.00 Chip ins: hole 1 Martha McCaskie, upgrades that include kitchen, bathroom, central air and kick. Jordan Beckett tallied a goal Special Advisor (Finance) $1 0 0 hole 2 Joann Voci, hole 6 Delores aud added atl 4#>-5ist(1 i.Qifep more. WSF2537 Offered for $549,000. Town Attorney $53,168 Veghte, hole 9 Janet Newell Bencivengo, Bonner, and Johnstqn Municipal Magistrate $38,240 Birdie: hole 1 Erhard Municipal Prosecutor $24,222 also notched a goal. COLOUJCLL Municipal Defender $12,126 Dennis Devine Legal Counsel (Planning Board) $10,223 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE B A N K E R □ Legal Counsel (Board of Adjustment) $10,643 Sales Associate Plumbing Inspector P/T $15,600 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Electrical Subcode Official Cell Phone: (908) 447-89(>b $33,202 The bond ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on June 3,2003 and the Residential Brokerage Electrical Inspector P/T $10,076 twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the devine reales tate @ ya h oo. com Secretary (Planning Board) $2,586 Westfield Office validity ot such Ordinance can be commenced as provided in the local bond law has begiif Secretary (Board of Adjustment) $2,586 209 Central Avenue to run tram the date ot the first publication ot this statement (908) 233-5535 SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by law, Bernard A Heene) 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee: $71.40 Tow nCleh SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2084 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CURBING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CURBING, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ROAD­ Kimberley Aslanian Haley WAY ON VARIOUS STREETS AND THE APPROPRIATION OF MONIES NECESSARY THEREFOR. , i BE IT ORDAINED by Town of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: SECTION I. That the following streets be improved in the following manner Expect More 1. Summit Avenue - Washington Street to Grove Street 2. Midwood Place - Boulevard to Carleton Road * * ’j Improvements: NJAR C ircle o r Ext hi i kncf Pl a t m m I fvei 2002 a Construct new granite block curb or replace the existing curbing with new grange block curbing, as applicable b. Reconstruct roadway c. Install storm drainage facilities d. Repair sidewalks and driveways damaged as a result of the curbing installation wort e All work necessary and incidental thereto, SECTION II. That all the said improvements shall be made and completed under the supervision of the Town Engineer and in accordance with preliminary plans and specifica­ tions, which are now on tile in the office of the Town Engineer and are hereby made a pi/1 of this ordinance ^^C T IO N III. That fifty percent (50%) of the final cost of the curb for the above referefreeb streets as certified by the Chief Financial Officer shall be assessed by the Tax Assesso&x' lands specially benefited by the improvement SECTION IV. It is hereby determined and declared that the number of annual install€&dns in which the special assessment to be levied on account of the said improvements m#y be paid is five (5). SECTION V. It is hereby determined and declared that the estimated amount of monies necessary to be raised from all sources for said purpose is $163,000 00 and that the estimated amount of Bond Anticipation Notes necessary to be issued tar said purpose js $28,000 00 There is hereby appropriated to said purpose the sum of $135,000 00 from Capital Improvement Funds available for said purpose SECTION VI. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Town of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $28,000 00 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Lodai Pristine Cape located on a quiet Westfield street boasting 4 Chann abounds in this W estfield Cape offering 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bond Law (as hereinafter defined). Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum fls bedrooms and 2 full Baths, first floor Family Room addition may be hereafter determined within the limitations presenbed by law All matters with respect full Baths, Dining Room, Family Room w/fireplace and Eat-in to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be with cathedral ceilings, new eat-in Kitchen with custom cabi­ Kitchen. Finished Recroom, hardwood fioors, updated electrical hereafter adopted netry, new deck and fenced yard, 2 car-attached garage and and the fenced yard are just a few of the amenities that this fine SECTION VII. To finance such purpose there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 2 if Title 40A of the New Jersey Statues as amended (the “Local Bond Law”), in anticipation 6< more! (WSF 2521) Offered for 5449,9(10. home has to offer. (WSF 2467) Offered for $359,900. the issuance of bonds. Bond Anticipation Notes of said Town not to exceed the aggregate principal amount the sum of $28,000 00 Said notes shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may hereafter be determined within the limitations prescribed by said law and may ti® renewed from time to time pursuant to and within, the limitations presenbed by said law AH matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance shall be determined By resolution of the Town to be hereafter adopted SECTION VIII. Not more than $1.000.00 of the sum to be raised by the issuance of sakl notes may be used to finance such purpose whether temporary or permanent, or to finaneje expenses or to finance the cost of the issuance of such obligations as provided in Section 20 of the Local Bond Law i SECTION IX. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness ojsafr S ^ b ^ c T * 84X1 oW'9at,ons aretobe ,SSue< any of then agencies ot any tunds received from the United States of A e e tr s nr eev mas *' m suen purposes Shalt be applied to the payment ot the cost of sutjh e-^eeee e> * - - fSSSSS I - , . issued, to the paym ent of the boA) anticipation notes , and the amount of bonds authorized tot such purposes shell be reduced Like new ! This Pristine and spacious 4 bedroom home in Elegant and impressive is this Westfield bnck Center Hail acoordngry W estfield boasts an Fat-in Kitchen, hardwood floors. Formal Colonial home while displaying traditional architecture and SECTION XN. The Town intends to issue bonds ot notes to finance the coat of »te improvements desenbad m Sechon I ol this bond onlraance it the Town incurs suchcoMs Living Room and Dining Room, new deck and Family Room magnificent appointments. The floor plan creates an ideal setting poor to era issuance ot me bonds or notes the Town herby states as reasonable axpa ctaw addition. (WSF 233b) Offered for $049,900. tor everyday living. (WSF 6969) Offered for $1,799,900. to teanbutse asstt tor such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds o r notes In Wle maximum pnnapal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance SECTION XM. The fun term and credit or the Town a r^ h e re tty jiM g e to 'th e pu n e tt*' peymer»<*Wiepnnap»i of Vie merest cxi the obligations authorized by y«sofx*nance Se*9 Coldwell Banker obligaaone thee be direct uNimeed and genera) obigations of »ie Town, and ere Town Nte» tar Da ^ ed vtoxem axes upon e« »w taxable real property withra the Town tor the payment ol su^boodsand nows wehouttmeatranastomtsWrraitt Residential Brokerage couMueu. SECTION XIV. The caprtal budget whereby emended to conform with the provran (908) 301-2004 - Direct Line B A N K C R .2 by Bbe Local Finance •> nw ovra* cw me amended cacxtat budoat ana KimHaley a coldwellbanker.com Business (908) 233-5555 ---- - s*™~ — • " SECTION XV. This ordmanoeNwM take enact twenty 1201 dayt after ttratpuM M www.KimHslev.com 209 Central \venuc1 Westfle>d1NJ0709<^ Vtareof after final oasaage t ' -*f» Q 3 , th e Leader______Fee » t5 0 A W atchung C ommunic ations, Inc. P ubijcation 11,r JUi'stfii'lii JLraJu’f and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, June 5, 2003 Page 13 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Westfield Tennis Association Softball League Results: Women Singles Ladder Told: St. Patrick 12. St. Edwards 4 ANGELS DIVISION: The following lisi indicates ihe ders), then Standings, then Recent. (As ot May 30:) Pat Luongo launched a three dinger current standings for the Westfield Further information in available TEAM vy L in the second inning. Tony Radice S t Anne 2 Tennis Association's Women s b\ calling Jean Power at p)08) 654- 1 w ent 3-for-3 and Tom McGall went St. Edward 2 1 Singles Ladder. Players can access 74 IS (or H-m ail at 3-for-4 for the Eds. St. Blaise 0 1 weekly »I’ll 4 ted standings and JBPlM PIRON^aol.com ). The next St. James 0 2 Matches Played on WTA’s website: St. Thomas 0 3 St. Michael 11. St. Jam es 10 reporting period will conclude at S The Mickies scored seven runs in www.westfieldnj.eoni/wta by click­ p.m Sunday. June 15. Match scores SAINTS DIVISION: the first. Tom Kucin, Frank Marreto ing on Women’s Singles (under Lad should be reported within 74 hours TEAM w L St. Joseph 2 0 and Jerry Rites went 4-tor-5 for the and weekend scores b\ Sunday St Louis 2 0 Mickies. Nick Barratucci went 4- SP-F Marlins Rock evening to .1 Power. SL Jude 1 1 for-4. Tony Perconte, Jim Hoelzel, 1. JoAnn Purdy 24 Beth Brenner St. Michael 1 1 Jerry Spritzer, Mike Brennan. Karl St. Patrick 1 1 SP-F Rockies, 3-1 2. Meg B u tler 25. Carol Healey Mende'. Larry Szenyi and Frank The Marlins of the Scotch Plains 3. Clara Karnlsh 26.ChnrlottoL.ee St. Jude 19, St. Thomas 8 4. M. Perez-Santalla 27. DtaneBarabas Chupko had two hits for the losers. Fanwood Youth Baseball Association , fiob Guy went 4-for-4 and had 5. Jean Power 28. S. North St. Louis 12, St. Thomas 6 MOST VALUABLE PLATERS...Senior Goalie Dan kntcli. left, and senior Major 1 eague defeated the Rockies. 5- 6. M onica M orin 29. Julia Walker four RBI. Frank Pepe went 3-for-3 Harry Stratton went 3-for-4 with Attaekmun Hilly Sehultz were named Most Valuable Players at TheEninn County 1. at Booth Field. Marlin pitcher Jorge 7. Diedre Gelinne 30. Liz Fischer and had two RBI. Joe Matuska. in 8. Lisa Sottung 31. Jan Velasco one RBI. Matt Fugett went 3-for-3 Boys* Lacrosse Tournament held on May id and 21 at Kean University in l iiian. Cru/ tossed a complete game no-hitter addition to getting the win, scored 9. Sherri Bender 32. Eileen Mitchell and Bill Mirto went 3-for-3 and had and struck out 15 Rockies. three runs. For the Toms, Dan 10. Janet C ornell 33. N. W ickwire four RBI, The Toms scored four in Lycoming Grants WTA Men’s Doubles Anthony D’Annunzio walked and 11. Evelyn M atino 34. Pat Page Margolis had two hits and three RBI. the fourth. scored the lone Roekie run on a throw­ 12. Ellen Rogers 35. A. W ilhelm Jim Richie rapped a hit and two RBI, Degree to Melendez Tennis Ladder Told: ing error in the first inning. Marlin 13. M ary-Lou Wexler 36. Andrea Krest SCOTCH PLAINS - Antonio 1. Gonnella/Wilhelm Steve Bello tied it up in the second 14. Danielle Coleman 37. UndaCoieman St. Joseph 13, St. James 7 15. Tina W asilew ski 38. C. Newman 2. M cG lynn/Aliche The Joeys plated seven runs in the VVTA Men’s Singles Melendez of Scotch PI; tins received inning alter walking, stealing second 16. Marie Kacmarsky 39. Karen Dome a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Jus­ 3. Verchick/W helan and third and zooming home on a throw­ sixth. Dave Rothenberg had two 4. M ancini/O slislo 17. Paula B rotm an 40. Karen Fried Tennis Ladder Told: 18. Priscilla Wood 41. L. Goldberg tice from Lycoming College in 5. Ferio/Sobel ing error. doubles and six RBI. Harry Sempel 19. Ellen Sm ith 42 M. Gundrum 1. Robert Errazo IB.RusseilFinesteirt Williamsport, Pa. during the college's 6. S churig/Sheehan Derek Sands hashed a double in the went 3-for-3. Larry Szenyi went 3- 20. Sandy A n tonolli 43. Ellen Heinze 2. Gary Wasserman 19. David Ferio Dohm/Magierski 155th Commencement exercises on third inning for the only hit of the 21. Maria Elena Whelan 44. J. Honymar fort3 for the losers. Bill Zechman 3. Glen M acdonald 20. Alec Wasserman Kolesik/Cerefice May 11. Melendez also w restled for game. Marlin Greg Stein scored the 22. Kathy O 'N eill 45. Dianne Mroz scratched out two hits in two appear­ 4 Steve Parker 21. Jam es Bender Marks/Strauchler 23. Nancy Freundlich 46. VMbedtitHen 5. Mike G onnella 22. Dave Leiz Scotch Plains-Fanw ood and Sincox/Blackburn second run in the fourth and Bello ances. 47. Sheri Pardo 6. Steven K reutzer 23. Paul Mourn Lycoming College. added the insurance run in the fifth. St. Anne 17, St. Jude 15 7. Alex Winnlcker David Armstrong There were several lead changes. 8. Vince C am uto Dewey Rainville Joe McEvoy’s bunch eventually pre­ 9. Mark Jackler Ernest Jacob 10. Bill W ilhelm John Dalton vailed. Pat Enright went 3-for-4 and 11. Stuart G ruskin Joseph Donnolo had two RBI. Stan Lcsniewski went 12. Steve Satkin Todd Krell j-for-2 and had two RBI. Stan 13. Tuyen Dlep JonEisenberg Grausso went 4-for-5 and had three 14. W eldon Chin Jeremy Krell 15. Andrew R oss Adam Krell RBI for Jude. Bill d"Eustachio went 16. Chris W endel Todd Krell S-for-5. 17. Peter M agierski Bryan Smith Michael Manders SJ. .Edwards 13, St. T hom as 6 The Eddies scored eight in the Superior Service Deserves Recognition. fifth. Tony Radice went 4-for-4 and WTA Women’s Doubles Ken Broyles went 3-for-3. Pete Glock Tennis Ladder Told: Presenting the 2002 Weichert, Realtors’ Award Recipients. scjored three runs for the Toms on two The second reporting period for \valks and a double. Dan Margolis the WTA ended Sunday, May 31. PRESIDENT'S Cl.UH • THE TOI* l% OF WEICHERT ASSOCIATES had three hits. The next reporting period ends June St. Joseph 16, St. Anne 10 15. Bach team must play at least one ■St. Anne notched five runs in the match during a reporting period or first inning hut the Joes slatted faster. the team will drop 3 places in the Harry Semple and Nick DiNizo each standings. If a team is challenged the NIKI FRY went 4-for-4. Marty Marks went 3- team must accept the challenge or it lor-3 for Anne and had three RBI. Pat will be considered a forfeit. NJAR Giiclc of Excellence Silver 2002 Enright went 2-for-2. 1. Sottung/W eism an Weichert Million Dollar Sales / Marketed C lub 2. Purdy/Hewett Weichert President’s ( dub WTA Men’s Masters 3. Galass/Perez-Santalla i > 4. M ack/Pecker 5. Healey/Feundlich Tennis Ladder Told: 6. Vollbrechthausen/Morin The standings for the second 7. Z oidis/Fraser reporting period of the Westfield 8. A ntonelll/W alker 9. A nnis/N elson Tennis Association M en's Ten 10. Brotm an/Jacobello AMBASSADOR'S CLUB THE I OP 2% OF WEICHERT ASSOCIATES h(s Ladder ending June I fol­ 11. G oldberg/G oldberg low. Check out all results of the 12. Day/Kacmarsky WTA, including matches played, 13. Goddberg/Wirthshafter 14. Loule/Louie LOUIS FARUOLO toy checking the LOLA REED 15. Abromowitz/Bender NJAR Circle o( Excellence Bronze 2002 www.westfieldnj.com/wla 16. Fleder/Black NJAR Circle of Excellence Silver 2002 websile. 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D onald Dohm Northeast Developers, Inc. Weichert Executive’s ( dub Weichert Executive's ( Huh 7. Len C eretice 10 Nicole Court •John Dalton Block 3502. Lot 4.08 •David Armstrong Application for permission to retain new •Ernest Jacob home constructed in error of front setback Put their neighborhood knowledge to work for you. Invite them in, they'll bring results! •George Sincox approved at the meeting of May 12,2003 • new m em bers The files pertaining to this application are in the Office of the Planning Board and Westfield Office 185 Elm Street / Westfield, NJ 07090 / 908-654-7777 available for inspection during business See it all on the Web! hours weichert.com Mortgage 800-829-2274 Barbara Horev (St Your Local Office Click the NEW Secretary to the Board www.goleader.com 1 T - 6/5/03. The Times Fee: $21 93

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CLEANING SERVICE APARTMENT FOR RENT People For Animal Professional House Cleaning Concert to Benefit Luxury 2 Bedroom apartment, CLASSIFIEDS Ladies will clean your home, apt. Israeli Youngsters Hold Adoption Events beautiful downtown building, fire­ or office. Reasonable Rates AREA — People for Animals, place, CAC, DW, W/D, parking. ______MOVING SALE______HELP WANTED References Available. With Special Needs a nonprofit animal welfare oV- Call Josephine (908) 413-0040 OFFICE ASSISTANT Please Call Karla SCOTCH PLAINS — The Is­ ganization serving New Jersey, MOUNTAINSIDE (908) 289-6390 or (908) 764-0464 1266 Knoll wood Road Springfield Area. rael Support Committee of Con­ will sponsor pet adoption events HOUSE FOR SALE on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 Wshr./gas dryer - like new - $250; Growing manufacturing company MATH SAT TUTOR gregation Beth Israel has an­ OPEN HOUSE This End Up furniture; queen bed; looking for a dynamic individual nounced that a benefit concert and 8. Mathematics degree from Ivy- Sunday, June 8 2 bed sides; 6 drwr dresser; under with great general administrative will be held this Sunday. June 8. Cats and kittens will be avail: level university, 780 math GREs. 1 - 4 p.m. bed drawers; coffee table; Laura skills. Duties include phones, filing at 2:30 p.m. to support Israeli able from noon to 4 p.nt. at t(ie Proven results, excellent refer­ 1755 Boulevard, Westfield Ashley twin comfort set & rugs - and entry-level bookkeeping (A/ children who have special needs. PETsMart store in the Watchung Westfield - By owner. 4 Bdrm, 2 all good condition. (908) 789-7524. R, invoices, statements through ences. The public is invited to attend Square Mall on Route 22 and aj Joe (908) 781-0888 Full Bath Cape Cod. Updated Saturday, June 7; 9am to 4pm QuickBooks). Must have excellent the concert, which will take the PETsMart store jp Kitchen & Baths. New landscap­ organizational, interpersonal, and BABY SITTER WANTED place at Congregation Beth Is­ Bridgewater’s Promenade Mall, in- ing & paver patio. Sprinkler sys­ communication skills. Benefits Y A R D S A L E rael, located at 18 Shalom Way tem. New Family Rm addition w/ include; paid vacation and sick PT, Westfield Area 2 school aged children in Scotch Plains. cathedral ceiling 1 car garage SATURDAY, JUNE 7th days, holidays, medical, profit Tickets are priced at $5 for CAC. Beautiful park-like properly. sharing and Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am -12 noon 2 pm - 6 pm. adults and $3 for children. Ad­ $459,000 MOUNTAINSIDE LIBRARY commensurate pericnce. Call (908) 928-9132. vance tickets may be purchased (908) 301-1066 Constitution Plaza Please send resume iu: P.O. Box by calling the temple at (908) 7335, Watchung, N.J. 07069. HOUSE FOR SALE Mountainside SITUATION WANTED 889-1830. Tickets will also be Huge yard sale-Toys, furniture, College Student sold at the door. Wychwood, Westfield, Center household items, collectibles, ______CHILDCARE______During the two-hour concert, Hall Colonial, 3 bed rooms, Owns Car kitchenware, etc. Experienced Mother will watch Available All Summer the New Jersey Workshop for large private lot - $750,000 your child in my Fanwood Home, the Arts Concert Band will per­ 908-232-6405 Good References Equipped with all essentials to form a program of popular tunes, Principals Only ______FOR RENT______Call John (908) 233-4840 care for your child, references classical pieces and Jewish WESTFIELD provided, if interested. ______GARAGE SALE______PIANO LESSONS melodies. Refreshments will be OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE Please call 908-889-5598 sold during intermission. Multi-Family Sale IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, TEACHING SINCE 1970 2378 Richmond St, Scotch Plains SAFE, SECURE LOCATION, TUTORING (908) 889-4095 Sat. June 7, 9am - 4pm IDEAL FOR STORAGE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE No Early Birds. S295.00/M Get your kids ready for fall! Furn, tools, toys, baby items, Call Lori (973) 397-3541 Princeton student able to tutor TOWN OF WESTFIELD tersection of Route 28 and Route clothing and much more. All grades, All subjects. PLANNING BOARD 287. Dogs will be available on PIANO FOR SALE Call Peter (908) 232-2413 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Planning Board will be holding a Special Meeting Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal Building, in Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street to hear the following applications: at the Bridgewater PETsMARJ------R' SOHMER CONSOLE store. WESTFIELD 03-07(V) ONE ELM STREET ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., ONE ELM STREET. BLOCK 3105, FLOORING Among the many pets for adop­ Saturday, June 7 EXCELLENT CONDITION LOT18, PRELIMINARY ANDFINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. APPLI­ CANT SEEKING TO CONVERT A BUILDING FORMERLY USED AS A BANK tion will be Sheba, a two-year old 9am - 3pm (908) 232-0980 LAMINATED FOR THE PROPOSED USE AS A RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR Labrador Retriever-mix. Corner of Waren Ave FLOOR AND COMMERCIAL OFFICES ON THE SECOND FLOOR. APPLICANT This playful and friendly dp^ HELP WANTED PROPOSES TO CONVERT PARKING AREA TO PARK LIKE SETTING & Scotch Plains Ave. INSTALLATION WITH GAZEBO AREA TO BE USED FOR OUT DOOR CAFE DINING AS is spayed, current with her va,Cr Carpenter & Carpenter s Helper REGULATED BY OUT DOOR CAF£ LICENSING. Plans drawn by Beer & cinations and house trained1. ______MOVING SALE______Full time employment. Tools and (1.75 /SQ . FT) Coleman, Architects & Assoc., L.L.C., 51 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren, New Jersey, ‘Sheba’ has a beautiful shojy- transportation required. (Sheets C1-C2) entitled "Site Plan" dated 5/19/03, also (Sheets A1 - A3) dated 5/ haired coat with a few brown Saturday, June 7th 19/03. 10 am - 5 pm (908) 245-5280 1 (732)661-0112 Applicant seeks variances from the following: markings. / 60 Michael Drive (close to List of Existing Nonconforming Zoning Conditions: To adopt a pet or for further Fairview Cemetery, E. Broad St.) ______HELP WANTED information, please call (908)688 See it all on the Web! Section 11 25E.3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum WESTFIELD Administrative Assistant rear yard of Vn the building height = 39 feet - Existing is 1.87 feet. 1073 and press no. 8 for cat adop­ Furniture, Toys, Electric Westfield Insurance Agency www.goleader.com Section 11 25F. 1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires window area tion or no. 1 for dog adoption1 to Appliances, 20" TV, books, Must have 5 years experience. minimum 40 percent - Existing 12.8 percent; 12.1 percent, 9 percent. leave a message. Other pets tor Infant & Children Items. Salary and Benefits. List of New C.40:55D-70c Variances Requested: adoption can be seen by visitiiig Everything Must Go! Call (908) 233-8040 PUBLIC NOTICE Section 13.01 E of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires accessory People For Animals bn TOWN OF WESTFIELD structures in front yard not permitted. Proposed is a gazebo www.pfa.petrmder.org. RUMMAGE SALE Section 16.03E.3.a(3) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows mount ______HELP WANTED______PLANNING BOARD WESTFIELD. St Paul’s Church height of sign to be 12 feet Proposed is 22 feet & 38 feet. Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Section 17.02C of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance for parking requires 95 Rummage Sale: Thur. & Fri. 6/12 Nursery school teacher, part-time, Planning Board at its meeting on June 2, spaces Proposed is none. PUBLIC NOTICE and 13, 9:30 - 1:00; Bag Day afternoons, Sept. '03, state cert., 2003, memorialized the following Board Section 11.25F.1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires building Sat. 6/14 9:30 - 11:30. 414 E. exp. nec. action of M ay 5, 2003, re; fagade window area of 40 percent Proposed is 12.8 percent, 12.1 percent and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Broad St. Children's items, jew­ Call Director, Presbyterian 03-04 GEORGE HARBT, 717 HYSLIP 14 percent. CHANCERY DIVISION Section 16.03C.2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires perpendicu­ UNION COUNTY elry, antiques, china, clothing, h&h. Nursery School (908) 233-0766 AVENUE, BLOCK 4302, LOT 35, APPLICANT SEEKING MINOR larly placed signs are prohibited. Proposed is blade sign. DOCKET NO. F-4320-02 SUBDIVISION APPROVAL AP­ Section 16.04E.2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows 2 signs on a File No. 6276-02 ______HELP WANTED______corner property. 3 wall signs, 1 blade sign & awning signage is proposed. ______MOVING SALE______PLICANT SEEKS TO DEMOLISH NOTICE TO REDEEM Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from REAL ESTATE, Agents at AN EXISTING HOUSEANDCRE- WESTFIELD ATE TWO CONFORMING requirements may be sought as appropriate. IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE’ Burgdorff ERA are breaking all CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, 2 Robin Hood Way SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING LOTS And Sat, June 7, 10am - 4pm. records. ERA’S Real Estate FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE V. JAMES HOLDEN; ET ALS, firm has training classes starting LOT. - Approved with conditions 03-05(V) JJAB, L.L.C , 240 - 244 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, BLOCK 3116, LOT 14, DEFENDANT(S). Art, LR FURN, Lamps, Pictures, APPLICANT SEEKING PRELIMINARY & FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL Kenneth B. Marsh TO: VERONICA HOLDEN; Upolstered FURN, Oak BR set, soon. Scholarships available. WITH VARIANCES. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO DEMOLISH THE EXIST­ Secretary PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an ordjr on Call 1 -866-BURGDORFF ING 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW Twin bed with mattress, etc. 1 T -6/5/03, The Leader______Fee:$17.85 May 12, 2003, the Superior Court F|xe<1 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ADDITION OVER EXISTING 1ST FLOOR APPLI­ June 23, 2003, between the hours offline CANT PROPOSES FACADE CHANGES AND ALTERATIONS TO 1ST o'clock in the forenoon and four o'clock i(i FLOOR. Plans drawn by EKA Associates, P A , 1765 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, (Sheets 1-2) dated 2/25/03. Also, plans drawn by theatoiwioon, prevailing Jicne, at the office gf CollectorfflfciQg,pJTy OF ELIZA Potter Architects. L.L.C.,410Colonial Avenue, Union, Naw Jersey. (Sheets 1 -2) «■ dated 12/02/02, revised 5/08/03 Bcnvoci :ated at MI w iilR fW Ilft'la z a . Elizabeth. New Jersey 07201. as the time Applicant seeks variances from the following: COLDWELL BANKER and place when and where you may pay to List of Existing Nonconforming Zoning Conditions: the plaintiff the amount so found due for Experience, T rust, R eliability Service Section 11 25E3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum rear principal and interest on its certificate of tax yard 1 feet of depth for each 2 feet of building height sale as follows: (± 29 feet), permitted ± 15 feet - Existing is none LOT 775 BLOCK 7 on the tax duplicate of Section 17.02B5 & 17.02C7(e) of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires the City of Elizabeth. Total amount required 17 parking spaces Proposed none to redeem is $55,583.65, together with inter­ OPEN HOUSE: Sunday June 8th, 1pm to 4pm Section 17.02E1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum off- est from A p ril 15, 2003 and costs. ^ street loading/unloading spaces permitted 1 space Existing is none And that unless, at the same timejand place, you or one of you redeem by pacing 921 Tice Place, Westfield- Center Hall Colonial for $899,000 List of New C.40:55D-70 c. and d. Variances Requested: the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Section 11.25E3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum rear then you, and each of you shall be debarred yard 1 teet ot depth tor each 2 feet of building height (40 feet), permitted is 20 feet and foreclosed ot and 1rom all right ^and - Proposed is none. equity of redemption of, in and to the lands Section 17.02C52 & 17.02C7(e) & (a) of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance and premises above set out and described requires 80 parking spaces Proposed is none. in the complaint and every pari thereof, and Section 17 .02 E1 of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires minimum o1 ofl - that the plaintiff be vested with an absolute street loading/unloading spaces, permitted 1 Proposed is none and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee Section 12.05C2 of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires minimum set simple in said lands and premises. back for roof top structure, permitted is 10 feet Proposed is 1 teet. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, Section 16.04H of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires wall sign tor 2nd redemption shall be permitted up until the floor, permitted none. entry of final judgement including the whole Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from of the last date upon which judgement is requirements may be sought as appropriate. entered . MICHAEL G. PELLEGRINO, ^SQ Plans and applications are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue. Attorney for Pontiff Westfield, New Jersey and may be reviewed Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m CASALE & PELLEGRINO. L.L.C, Kenneth B. Marsh One Gatehall Drive Secretary Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader______Fee: $135 66 1 T - 6/5/03, The Leader Fee. $4^ 33

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Younger people may Kurt Ilisije Named Manger earned his Bachelor of Science de­ Rosenberger of Scotch Plains has Westfield resident and local area edu­ not be familiar with this bit of old- gree from Sacred Heart University cator, Rosemary Wellner. has opened fashioned wisdom, which means to recently joined Summit Financial Resources, located in Parsippany. with a major in Finance and Busi­ a knitting store in nearby Maplewood. stay with what time and experience Of SP Commerce Bank ness Administration. In associating as a financial planner. The shop is called Knit-and-Stitch prove that you do well For many with Summit Financial Resourctf. SCOTCH PLAINS —Commerce ager of the business solutions divi­ At Summit. Mr. Rosenberger will and is located on the second floor of years I taught English in the Union one of the largest independent per­ Bank recently named Kurt Ilisije sion of Financial Technologies In­ be starting family practice with Karl 155 Maplewood Avenue, above the Public Schools, securities regulations sonal financial planning firms in the as manager of the bank’s newest ternational. Rosenberger, where they will be Maplewood Theater. in banks and brokerages, and more Northeast and a Registered lnvasj- Union County location in Scotch Mr. Ilisije earned a degree in focusing on helping professionals, rite store features fashion and tradi­ recently knitting at the South Orange/ ment Advisor with the SEC. i • Plains, located al Park business administra­ executives, business owners and tional yams and accessories as well as Maplewood adult school I am a bom Eric and Karl Rosenberger will Avenue and Mountain tion from Fairleigh other successful individuals deter­ a variety of classes that will make educator and a fairly accomplished be able to provide their clients w4fii Road The bank will Dickinson University. mine the most effective ways to knitters out of beginners and challenge knitter. In looking for a business, it a full range of fee based financial host a free grand open­ He is a member of the build and preserve their wealth. veteran knitters to further develop their made sense to combine my two tal­ planning services as well as a brqad ing celebration on Sat­ Scotch Plains Business Mr. Rosenberger is a member of skills. The summer session of classes ents: knitting and teaching.” portfolio of insurance and invest­ urday, June 7 from 9 and Professional Asso­ the Scotch Plains Business & Pro­ will begin on Tuesday. June 24. Information about Knit-and-Stitch ment products. Ms. W ellner who has lived in and the summer schedule of classes a.m. to 2 p.m. ciation, the Union fessional Association, the Morris Westfield since 1978 with her son, can be obtained by calling (973)761 - In his new position, County Chamber of Daniel, is also a former English De­ 8585, or by visiting www.knit-and- Mr. Ilisije is respon­ Commerce and the partment head and more recently Wall stitch.com. sible for new business Fanwood-Scolch Ms. Gatti Was Honored Street Training Director. After more and community devel- Plains Rotary Club. than 15 years on Wall Street, why did Vacation Bible School opment and the man­ Commerce Bank. Wellner decide to open a retail knit­ agement of store per­ “A m erica’s Most Con­ With Pacesetter Award venient B ank,” is a ting shop? On Tap In Summit sonnel and operations. Kurt Ilisije Mr. Ilisije has more leading retailer of fi­ MOUNTAINSIDE - Fontaine years. “Well, shortly after9/11, Wall Street SUMMIT - St. John's Lutheran Besides working full time for Church and the Calvary Episcopal than 20 years of experience in the nancial services dedicated to pro­ Gatti of Mountainside was recently basically gave me a one-way ticket American Express. Ms. Gatti does Church will offer Zoom Zone Vaca­ financial services and technology viding unparalleled customer ser­ honored in Dublin, Ireland with a back to New Jersey,” said Ms. Wellner. volunteer work with hospice and tion Bible School from Monday industries. He spent 18 years as a vice. Commerce pioneered the con­ Pacesetter Award. Alter more than six months of search­ serves on the board of the Fanwood- through Friday, July 7 to 11. al St. relationship manager of the par­ cept of seven-day branch banking Ms. Gatti was one of 15 agents ing forajobin Manhattan, Ms. Wellner Scotch Plains YMCA and on the John’s I.utheran Church, 587 Spring- ticipant services division of De­ and has a network of more than 230 across the United States to receive a decided to open her own business. board of the Youth and Family Coun­ field Avenue in Summit. pository Trust Company. Mr. Ilisije convenient stores in New York, New pacesetter award for her commit­ “I adhere to the old saying: Stick to seling services in Westfield. Youngsters age three through sixth has also served as a product man- Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. ment to customer excellence and Ms. Gatti is also a member of the grade are invited to participate in the In 2003, the bank plans to add high levels of sales. She has worked First Baptist Reveals Sovereign Military Order of Jerusa­ program, which will be held each 46 new locations and will create in the travel industry for over 34 Jumble Store to Close lem and recently joined the Friends Sunday Baptisms, day from 9 a.m. to noon. Activities 1,800-plus career opportunities years and has been with American of Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. will include lessons, songs, games, For Summer June 13 throughout its territory. Express in Summit for the past three Women’s Conference crafts and snacks. CRANFORD * The Jumble Store, WESTFIELD - The First Baptist A Christian music band entitled located at I It) Walnut Avenue in Knights’ Bike For Life Church of Westfield, located at 170 "Captive Free” will take part in the Cranford, will close for the summer Scotch Plains Recreation Svents Elm Street, will conduct baptisms On Tap This Sunday Zoom Zone program, presenting con­ on Friday, June 13. Par­ p.m. The session will run from during the Sunday morning worship Summer Parks Program: temporary music, drama and pup­ Storewidc sales will be held begin­ WESTFIELD - Knights of Co- July 9 to August 13. Registration service at 10:20 a.m. on June 8. ents can register their children pets to highlight Bible stories. ning Saturday, J une 7, and markdowns lumbusCouncil No. 1711 will spon­ begins on June 8 for residents at a Baptists, who practice baptism of for the parks program in the mu­ The cost is $15 per child or a will continue until closing day. sor its annual Bike For Life this price of $30 and June 16 for non­ the believer by immersion, consider nicipal building. Room 113. The maximum of $30 per family. Inter­ The Jumble Store is owned and Sunday, June 8. residents at a cost of $35. the rite of baptism to be a public program, open to children ages 6 ested individuals may register now operated by the Junior League of This yearly event, open to the Maracas /, II and Maracqs declaration of the Christian faith. to 12, consists of daily activities, by calling (908) 9 18-2506 or visiting lUizabcth-Plainfield. All proceeds public, is designed to raise funds Solas: Summer sessions offered Music that day will celebrate Pen contests, trips, games and more. the church office. benefit the League’s community ser­ for homes, agencies and shelters for ages 3 to 5. Learn the basics of tccost Sunday, traditionally the day The program will run from June vice projects. that offer motherhood training, edu­ the Spanish language. the first disciples received the Holy 30 to August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 U)F ’Recreation For more information about the cation, skills training, and spiritual p.m. Basketball Clinic: For children Spirit and founded the church. Jumble Store, please call (908) 276- guidance for woman experiencing Senior Pastor Dee Dee Turlington Summer Small Fry Program: in kindergarten through the third 0222. Additional information about difficulty in providing for their chil­ grade. Clinics will be held Tues­ will preach on the characteristics of Department Svents This daily park program, for ages the Junior League is available by call­ dren. days, July 1 to August 5, at Kramer the first community of believers. 3 to 5, will be held at Farley Park Dancercise: Early Spring Ses­ ing (908) 709-1177. The registration fee of $15 will Manor Courts. Kindergarten In other church news, a dozen from Monday through Friday, sion is currently available. The store will reopen to accept allow participants to join the tour starting June 30 to August 8. There through first graders play from 6 (o women from First Baptist will attend Summer Playground Regis­ consignment on Tuesday, September that begins at the Knights of Co­ the annual American Baptist are two sessions being offered, the 7 p.m. and second through thipt tration for 2003: The program 2. The selling lloor will reopen on lumbus Hall, located at 2400 North morning session is from 9 a.m. to graders play from 7 to 8 p.m. Th^ Women’s Ministries Conference in will run from June 27 through Saturday, September 6. Avenue in Westfield. noon and the afternoon session is fee is $30 for residents and $35 fpr Harvey Cedars today through Satur­ August 8 at various school loca­ Riders will receive a free Bike from I to 4 p.m. The department non-residents. day, June 5 to 7. tions. The cost is $15 per child. PUBLIC NOTICE for Life T-shirt and may choose can only register 20 children for Summer Science Club: Held a( The conference is set up so that an Children must be Westfield resi­ from the following distances: Be­ each session. You may not register the Towne House in Green Forest individual may attend one day or for dents between the first grade TOWN OF WESTFIELD ginner (five miles), Intermediate your child for both sessions until Park, Monday through Friday, from the whole period. This year s theme and the sixth grade. All children Public Notice is hereby given that ordi­ (15 miles) and Experienced (35 the registration period is over. The August 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to will be “Seeking the Abundant Life.” must be registered to engage in nances as follows were passed and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield miles). fee is $45 per person. noon. The science club is open ti{ Louise Hill, an international mis­ any activity. All registration is at a meeting thereof held on June 3, 2003 The first ride will begin at 8:30 Manners Matter: This program, chldren form ages 7 to 12. The fee sionary, will speak. conducted at the Recreation De­ Bernard A Heeney a m. Disc jockey Diane Prior from open for children ages 7 to 12, will is $105 per person. Please register Activities will include Bible Study, partment at 425 East Broad Town Clerk WKTU 103.5 FM will be on hand be held on Saturdays at the Towne after June 8. a talent show, fun and games and Street. Department hours are GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1813 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND with music to accompany the all­ House in Green Forest Park from 9 Tennis Lessons: Open to chil­ meditative walks by the shore. from Monday to Friday 8:30 THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF day barbecue which is included in to 11 a.m. The program will edu­ dren ages 7 to 9 and children 10 to For more information on a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WESTFIELD CHAPTER 13, this charitable event. cate the students on building self 13. Registration begins on Sun­ Sunday’s baptisms or the confer­ For more information, please MOTOR VEHICLES AND The event will benefit organiza­ esteem, proper protocol and eti­ day, June 8 front 9 a.m. to noon in ence, please call (908) 233-2278 or call the recreation department at TR A FFIC ,” AR TICLE I, "IN GENERAL" tions such as Several Sources Foun- quette in several settings. The fee the municipal building. The fee is email (908) 789-4080. dofipn. 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NEW GROWTH...To kick off Earth Day and Arbor Day, the newly-formed The son of Mr. and Mrs. James WESTFIELD Bryan McDermott of Westfield, a graduating senior at Morristown-Beard School Environmental Club planted several dozen dogwood Ackerman, Lerner Awarded Hely, James is a senior at Westfield saplings on the school’s campus. The club, which is under the advisement of High School, where he serves as Delbarton School in Morristown, was science teacher Lori Delalnmty of Hope, recently silk-screened T-shirts to raise captain of the cross-country team recognized for his dedication and com­ funds to be used toward New Jersey conservation efforts. Pictured, above, Ms. Scholarships from Comcast and a member of the lacrosse team. mitment to the Student Council during Dclahunty is joined by junior Brandt Miller of Westfield in planting the an honors convocation on May 27. seedlings. WESTFIELD - The Comcast Foun­ School. Joshua is the son of Mr. and A member of the National Honor dation in Philadelphia. Pa. has re­ Mrs. Jack Lerner of Westfield. Society, Charles is also a participant vealed that Sara He will attend Brown University in the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Ackerman and Joshua in Providence, R.I. in the fall. Essay Contest and is an honor roll Lerner, both of Funded through The Comcast member. Westfield, have been Foundation. Southwick Awarded C old well Banker recognized for their outstanding commit­ Degree at Syracuse Experience, T rust, Reliability Service ment lo community | seniors for exem- SCOTCH PLAINS - The School service with a $ 1.000 of Management at Syracuse Univer­ crant through its Lead- , . _ v Sara Ackerman sity in Syracuse. N.Y. has reported OPEN SUNDAY 1 to 4 PM era ol Tomorrow that Scotch Plains resident Lauren Scholarship Program. Southwick received a Bachelor of The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis achievement. Joshua I.enter Science Degree in Finance and Mar­ Ackerman, Sara is a 2003 graduate of The program keting Management during the Westfield High School. awarded 889 scholarships to students University’s 149th commencement She will attend New York Univer­ attending schools in communities ceremony on May 11 in the sity in New York City in Ihe fall. throughout Comcast Cable's Eastern, University's Carrier Dome. ; A 2003 graduate of Westfield High Atlantic and Midwest division. Syracuse Univ. Grants Degree to Chilnick WESTFIELD The S I, Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. has revealed that Westfield resi­ dent Jeremy Chilnick received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Telc- vision-Radio-Film. The degree was conferred on May 11 during the University's Myth commencement ceremony on May 1 I at the University’s Carrier Dome. 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WESTFIELD - In celebration of tour the new three-story addition to Graduate Saint Peter’s College the near completion of the Westfield witness firsthand the stalc-of-the-art JERSEY CITY - Saint Peter’s Business Administration. „ ; High School (WHS) addition, the science laboratories, the spacious art College in Jersey City honored local He also won the Dinneen Medal for Westfield Board of Education in­ room and the general-purpose class­ residents during its ll 2th Com­ academic excellence in Accounting vites the public to attend a ribbon­ rooms that will he equipped with the mencement on May 18 at the PNC and the Dinneen Medal for highest cutting ceremony and tour of the latest technology. Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. grade point average in Accountancy, school’s new wing on Wednesday, Although not yet completely fur­ An undergraduate student, Donald Brian Sandiford of Fanwood was June 11, at 6 p.m. nished, the rooms exemplify the ex­ Bucciarelli of Westfield won the awarded the Cappelluti Award fpr The ceremony will begin in the cellent facilities that will be avail­ Pavonia Medal for having the high­ outstanding scholastic achievement new Student Center, which is located able this September to the ever-in­ est overall grade point average in and extraordinary dedication and across the hall from Cafeteria A, The creasing enrollment at WHS. service to the history department. center is easily accessible from the “We hope the public can join us He also won the Pauw Wow Jour­ parking lot behind the school. in this celebration," stated Board Local Residents Placed nalism Medal for excellence in jour­ Light refreshments will be served of Education President Arlene nalism through participation in stu­ and student singers and musicians Gardner, "bccuuse this event that On Pingry Honor Roll dent publications. will provide entertainment. would not have been possible with­ Robert Stroud of Westfield won the BERNARDS TOWNSHIP - Following the brief ribbon-cutting out the support of the Westfield Management Medal for academic ex­ Headmaster John Nciswcnderof ceremony, the public is invited to community." cellence in Business Administratiqn, The Pingry School has an­ nounced the names of students Carrabuena and Kwon WHS Spanish Language who were recently appointed to the Middle School’s Third Quar­ Graduate Syracuse UniV. CONGRATULATIONS...The Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield presented ter Honor Roll, for the period AREA - The School of Informa­ Students Earn Recognition Kaitlyn Patella, a senior at Westfield High School (WHS), with a $1,500 ending on April 4. tion Studies at Syracuse University scholarship. She has a 3.655 grade point average and scored a total of 1,500 on in Syracuse, N.Y has reported that WESTFIELD - According to Spanish 2: Rachel Charatan, her SAT exam. Kaitlyn has been placed on the honor roll throughout her high Michael Carabuena of Scotch Plains Suzanne Jacobus, Chairwoman of Meaghan Higgins, and Sarah school career, and Is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Gordon Peeler Adrienne Spiegel and Christina Kwon of Westfield the Department of Foreign Lan­ Patankar all received Fourth Honor­ Spanish Honor Society. She Is the editor of the Hi’s Eye newspaper at WHS and graduated during the University's guages at Westfield High School, the able Mention; Rachel Leopold re­ Is a member of the student council, art club and other school organizations. Isaac Davis Haley Wynne Kaitlyn will attend Kugene Lang College in New York City, where she plans to 149th commencement ceremoqy school learned on May 10, that Span­ ceived Sixth Honorable Mention, and Max Horlbeck Elizabeth Zoidis study art. Pictured, left to right, are: Scholarship Committee Chairwoman Pam held May 11 in the University's Car­ ish language students have been rec­ Miriam Becker-Cohen earned Sev­ Wiaezek, Kaitlyn, and Joan Patella, Kaitlyn’s mother. rier Dome. ognized by the New Jersey Associa­ enth Honorable Mention. Erik Moss Both Michael and Christina re­ tion of Teachers of Spanish and Por­ Spanish 3: Kimberly Adams re­ ceived Bachelor of Science Degrees tuguese (NJAATSP). ceived Second Honorable Mention, BERKELEY HEIGHTS - Grade 7 in Inform ation Management and Forty-five WHS students took the Christina Cordeiro and Henry John Soo Hoo Gala Reception Planned Technology. National Spanish Examination on Koehler both earned Third Honor­ March I. In New Jersey, approxi­ able Mention. Gilad Edelmun re­ mately 1,870 pupils registered for ceived Fourth Honorable Mention. For Retiring Employees the exam. In the country, approxi­ Spanish 4: Meghanu Limaye re­ Recovering Addicts Caution mately 90,000 students registered ceived Fourth Honorable Mention, WESTFIELD — Twenty-eight tary School; Marilyn Lawson, Spe­ for the exam. while Jeremy MacKechnic earned Westfield Public School staff mem­ cial Services; Joanne Lesicwicz, Of the 45 WHS students, 12 were Seventh Honorable Mention. bers will be honored by the Westfield Edison School; H. Carol Lester, Students at Westfield High ranked in the state for their high Spunilh-Ji Eileen Gessner re­ Edison School; Maryann Molnar, Board of Education and colleagues WESTFIELD - Westfield High Plough. Partnership for a Drug Free scores. The rankings are us follows: ceived Seventh Honorable Mention. Franklin School; Karin Ninesling. at the 15th annual Gala for school School (WHS) recently hosted an as­ America, and Prevention Links. employees to be held Thursday, June Westfield High School (WHS); An­ sembly program entitled, "Fighting a Dr. Steve Adubato, anchor for Chan­ Westfield Citizens Reminded 12, ul 4:30 p.m. in The Westwood in thony Quagliano, WHS; Drudc Fatal Addiction." which featured four nel 13/WNET facilitated the prograpi. Garwood. Roessler, FranklinAVilson Schools; young recovering drug addicts from He told the WHS audience, "You arc a The annual event brings stuff mem­ Mary Shea, Roosevelt School; Judith Daytop New Jersey, who spoke to stu­ very special group of young people " To Return School Surveys bers together to honor retirees, em­ Trctiuk, Franklin School and F. Teresa dents about their experiences. John Farinella, Assistant WHS Prin­ ployees with 25 years of service and Whitehead, Edison School. One of the residents told the stu­ cipal, urged students to privately talk 16 WESTFIELD - Westfield residents surveys to the community approxi­ those who are resigning following u 25th Year of Service: Kathryn dents, "Be grateful for all you have and school counselors, who are available who were randomly selected to par­ mately every seven years. decade of service. Brennan, Edison School; Patrick know that your parents are the most to help them. ticipate in the Westfield Public Schools “In the lust few weeks surveys Superintendent of Schools Dr. DiMaio, Wilson School; Phyllis important people you have." One of the Daytop residents, who 2003 Community Survey are requested have been distributed to residents William Foley und Westfield Educa­ Johnson, Washington School; Other residents talked about the long­ was in the recovery program for i I to return the completed survey to the with children and to those without tion Association President Michuel Carolyn Knox, Franklin School; Su­ term effects that drugs have taken on months and now serves on the staff, attention of Dr. William Foley, Super­ children to get a sense of the entire Seiler will address the honorces, san Locuscio, Tumuques School; them, such as involuntary shaking and concluded the program by saying," Yoij intendent of Schools, 302 Elm Street, community’s priorities regarding thunking them for their dedication Katherine Martyn, Washington short-term memory loss. don’t have to have drugs to be ac­ Westfield 07090, or to their nearest education," said Dr. Foley. and service to the Westfield Public School; Muryannc Morrison, Spe­ In addition to Daytop, other spon­ cepted. You don’t have to bring your­ self down to look good." • r Westfield Public School office. “We look forward to seeing the Schools. cial Services; Nicholas Mannu, Main­ sors of the assembly included Schering- Dr. Foley and the Westfield Board confidential responses, which will Bourd of Education President tenance Department; Charles of Education are interested in receiv­ be tubulated by u research firm and Arlene Gardner and Vice President Rielzke, Roosevelt School; Karen ing input from the community re­ summarized for publication this fall,” Anne Ricgel will present tokens of Stark, WHS. garding the schools to help in the he added. appreciation to the guests of honor, development of a new strategic plan “1 would ulso like to acknowledge who include: Ohio Wesleyan Names for the district. the help of our PTO volunteers who 2003 Retirees: C lotildc In addition, public schools in New have played an integral role in the Bencivenga, Edison Intermediate Albino to Dean’s List Jersey are required by the state De­ distribution of the survey," he con­ School; Robert Cohen, Edison WESTFIELD - Ohio Wesleyan partment of Education to distribute cluded. School; Gail Friedman, Special Ser­ University in Delaware, Ohio has vices; Joan Horn. Roosevelt Inter­ PUBLIC NOTICE reported (hat Westfield resident Rob­ PUBLIC NOTICE mediate School; Janet Hussein, Spe­ ert Albino was pluced on the Dean's SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION cial Services; Margaret Hussey, List for the spring 2003 semester. NOTICE OF MEETINGS Roosevelt School; Karen Kashlak, A graduate of Westfield High (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Washington Elementary School; School. Robert is the son of Mr, and Kathleen Kelly, Franklin Elemen­ ‘ ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Mrs. Robert Albino of Westfield, TYPE OF MEETING: Open Agenda Meeting CELEBRITY CAUSE...Dr. Steve Adubato, an anchor for Channel 13/ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WNET, facilitated the recent assembly program at Westfield High School, DATE OF MEETING: June 12,2003 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION entitled “Fighting a Fatal Addiction.” LOCATION: Administration Bldg Evergreen Avenue A Cedar Street NOTICE OF MEETINGS Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TIME: 7:00 p.m. ‘ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION PURPOSE O F MEETING The Open Agenda Meeting will begin at 7:00 TYPE OF MEETING: Student Recognition p.m. to allow the board to hold a brief reception NOTICE OF MEETINGS DATE OF MEETING: June 16. 2003 in honor of the Education Foundation, (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) LOCATION: Administration Bldg ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken. •ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street DATE OF NOTIFICATION: June 5, 2003 Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting (Executive Session) 1 T - 6/5/03, The Times______Fee: $37.74 TIME 7:00 p.m. DATE OF MEETING: June 18. 2003 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE OF MEETING A meeting has been scheduled to recognize LOCATION: Administration Bldg district students who have received honors and/ Evergreen Avenue Cedar Street TOWN OF WESTFIELD & or awards Scotch Plains, NJ 07078 . • t Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken TIME 7:30 p.m. Introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting held June 3,2003 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final DATE OF NOTIFICATION: June 5, 2003 PURPOSE OF MEETING The board will hold a special meeting in executive passage on the 17th day of June 2003, at 8 00 p.m , or as soon thereafter as said matter can 1 T - 6/5/03, The Times Fee: $37.74 session to discuss Shared Services and be reached, in the Council Chambers. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street. Westfield, personnel issues New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Bernard A Heeney BOROUGH OF FANWOOD DATE OF NOTIFICATION: June 5,2003 Town Clerk 1 T - 6/5/03, The Times Fee $37.74 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. NO. 1815 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1803 ENTITLED ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNCIPAL LIENS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE “ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Public notice Is hereby given that I. Colleen M Huehn. Collector ol Taxes of the Borough TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, •ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND ot Fanwood. County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11,2003, EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHED­ in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building. 75 North Martine Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was ULE," SEC. 2-12.28, "SCHEDULE." Avenue. Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield In the County of Union as follows: to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed meeting held June 3,2003 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final SECTION I. That the Code of the T own of Westfield be and Is hereby amended by revising to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner passage on the 17th day of June 2003, at 8 00 p . m , or as soon thereafter as said matter can Section 2-12.28. "Schedule,” in Chapter 2, "Administration" Article II, ‘T ow n Officers and thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in be reached, in the Council Chambers. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street. Westfield, Employees," Division 3. "Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule." so that the same shall accordance with N.J.S.A 54:5-1. et seq. As computed to the 11th day of June. 2003. New Jersey, at which time and place any (person who may be interested therein will be given read as follows: Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together Bernard A Heeney JO B TITLE SALARY RANGE with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of $19,760-$29,994 Town Clerk Custodian (Library) Interest bid. not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1814 $22.776-$33,230 Library Assistant I conclusion of the sale In the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD $25.787-$37,429 Library Assistant l previously approved by the Tex Collector or the property will be resold Properties tor which CHAPTER 24. ARTICLE VII SIDEWALK CAFES BY AMENDING CERTAIN Senior Custodian (Library) $25.787-$37,429 there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an PROVISIONS THEREOF Public Health Nurse $25.787-$37,429 interest rate of 18%. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of W estfield in the County of Union Administrative Secretary $29,765 - $48,059 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with that the Code of the Town of Westfield Chapter 24, Article VII “Sidewalk Cafes' be amended Assistant Director of Recreation $31.200-$57,200 Interest and costs Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order as follows Payroll Benefits Manager $31.970-$52,682 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A SECTION I. that Section 24-48 entitled “Application" subsection (b)(4) be amended t& Office Manager $32,862 $47,317 58-10-23 11 et seq.). the W ater Pollution Control Act(N.J S A 58- 10A-1 etseq Jandthe raaci as follow* M ui liisipai Court $33,078»$$$,771 Industrial Site Recovery Ad (N.J.S.A 13 IK-8 et seq.), tn addition, the municipality is $37,970-$55,433 Librarian precluded from laauing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who Is or may be "A diagram demonstrating that pedestrian traffic aiong the sidewalk on which tn* $37,970 $55,433 Executive Assistant In any way connected to the pnor owner or operator of the site sidewalk cat* SECTIONwwylv i» H. That Sactkyi n«,iu.,^ 24 58 entitled “Entorcament Officer* nodes of violation, fa«wra neeim ORwae jr ~ " a: T 5 213 336 ON»« riaanalat HfffT*' Skoeo-ariiz 46 10 Sheppard Carol & William 225 Tiuoteon Road t 4 354 38 $54,080-587.317 4 8 5 Kaeicn. stavan w A Samantna ___ mthettb* Deputy Fire Chief chargad with th* responsibility lor antofcing th* provtaton* ot tn , ,rttc>, upon « $55 120-580,255 22 Stewart Piaea * 1 403 57 Assistant Town Eng*’ •* determination By in* F » CN*t (of h» design**) that a w „ ha* vtoattad on* of mot, $65,000-580 000 Parking Dke o lO f^*n « 0 « r’1»nt Specialist ot weft provtwon, th , Fira Ch»f shall giva wttttan none* to tTM, i w m to oorract such Library Director $87,600-$97,760 $70,304-5107,110 80 16 Hansen Margit June 52A Sscond Straat * 4 385 02 vkWtlonwithintiwntylourhourooieweoeetotsuchnodoebytheitcenw Inthtavant Fire Chief that th, «C»HM tam or rafusas to ooitaet tueh vtotottons wttnn partod th* $70,304-5107 110 over Pottos Chief itcan*asssfa#waKcaf*ncanaaaha»tharaupon.anoautoma«caltyravokad Town Engineer $75,712-5106 862 Town Administrator $81,120-5125 738 91 13 Fasano, PhyHaD 33 Laurei Place s 1 806 05 Upon tharavocabont* such ticanas thahcansaa.uponwnnanraQuatt shalbaantmad Haneem Margit Juna 91 17 9 Lauref Piece s 4 599 32 to a haanog bafor* th* town coundl ol th* Town ot WaaBtato wttnn touriaan day, ot th* SECTION N The Personnel ana Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec 2-12 28 as 95 12 Schmidt. Arthur & Maureen 53 Cnetwood T errece $ 1 620 13 data ot its raquast.' herebv a m e n d e d , shall take place as of January 1. 2003 102 33 GarOnar. C arol* ft Gladys 17 Pandick Court $ 2 605 62 SECTION M Any or Ml ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent with any 106 16 Malone. William J 3rd 5 Barbara • f CTtON * . Any or an orttnanca* » part* thataol m oon fltt onneonaaiant w i*, any pan part of the term s of this ordtna've are hereby repealed to the extent that they are m such 187 King Street $ 7.467 07 ot tha » m s ot pas oftonanoa at* hsraby rapaatao to th* aictant that thay ar* n oonncf of 118 51 Green Merk S & Roberts Bonnie CC^ C ,nO N Iv'kTl!eevent tw ’ any section. pert or provision of thw ordinance shall be heid 18 Roosevelt Avenue s 1 568 38 SECTION W Indwavanfihatanyaacaon panorprowafonofaw oivtuaK aai bahaid *_ he unconstitutional or tnvsUld t y any court, such hokJmgs shall not affect the validity of this 116 75 A Terry Janet P 4 Savin* Row $ 8 649 97 to ba unoonaMuaonai or m vUd by any court, such holding Mtait not aftact tha valkMy ot ofdtnanc* as a who** or any pan thataof otnar than tha part so tw u jrxxmatnuftOTW or ordinance as a whole or any pan thereof, other then the part so held unconstitutional or 120 4 Fallon. James 1 3 Jefferson A venue s 370 97 ALA Manager, lie noted the commit­ Division to pay tribute to Catherine Bourdeaux. ViHlrra 1 arm or's Japanese iris painting. the Westfield Summer Workshop and will begin its seasonal performances ment of Douglas, who has been performing with the Westfield High in Mindowaskin Park on Thurs­ mil beginning on Friday, June 6. nominated for a Rising Star Aw ard School Marching Band. days, June 19, 26 and July 3. 10. Admission is free. for his set-building talent. In addi­ He continued on to become an and 17 al 7:30 p.m. Inspired by a Robert Frost poem, tion. he lauded Christine Pirot, Recalling Catherine Bourdeaux ONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 attorney, while performing and The ensemble's summer series is Larmor said. ‘T wanted to recreate who collected old Christmas trees French cuisine at the restaurant." leading the Community Band and sponsored by the Westfield Recre­ wild and rare flowers in their fleet­ for recycling after the holidays to Michel. “She was a great person," said the Westfield Dixie All-Stars and ation Department. For more infor­ ing and golden moments." Water- raise money lor the Drama De­ “What an absolute match made in the Holiday Brass. mation, please call (908) 789-4080. color lilies, orchids, irises and other partment. heaven" he said. Jouvenet. Carl Andcasscn, who also studied flowers shine on a backdrop of Before the end of the ceremony, Though he worked with Catherine under Catherine al her Westlield res­ gold leaf as "a reminder to savor the Westfield Coalition for the Arts for a very short lime before taking taurant. cited "discipline’’ as the les POPCORN nature’s first green because noth­ presented its set ot eight scholar­ ow nership of ( ’ho/ Catherine with his son she taught him best. ing gold can stay." ships to Jason Tamilian! (music-in­ wife, Edith Jouvcnet. in July of 2002. “I have nothing but praise tor The exhibit will hang in Wisner strumental), Christopher Lynn (mu­ Didier Jouvenet was acquainted with The In-Laws: Catherine." Andcasscn told The House at Reeves-Reed Arboretum sic-vocal). Kelly Yang (music-in­ the famed chef for nearly 30 years. Isatlerfflu' Times. "She had this vi­ until Thursday, August 7. The fa­ strumental and vocal). Tyler Patla “She was the grande dame ol the sion for llic restaurant and excelled at Relatively Funny cility is open front Monday to Fri­ and David Eisenberg (music-the­ culinary field" Jouvenet told The atre), JD Hyman (theatre), Alison Leader/The Times last week. “I have getting things done when they had to day, 9 a.in. to 3 p.m. lie done, even in a Iasi minute crisis. line Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • 1«wir Pope For more information, please call Yulias (art) and Douglas Chananie students of Catherine's who have Even though the restaurant changed (908) 273-8787. (set design). continued the traditional classic By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER permanently shocked Dr. Sheldon hands. Andcasscn said. "The heart and 2 & 'A popcorns Kompett with his shrinking violet po­ soul ol the restaurant is still Catherine. It is u rare occurrence ... when the most diatrist. It works. Douglas and Brooks I 1s t presence will always lx- there." cynical of us are pleasantly surprised. So jibe. But please. Warner Bros., that SPFHS Students to Spend The same impression was left on it is with The In-Law s, circa 2003. A doesn’t mean you have to assault us with Chez Catherine Chef Hirgiltc Dailey, remake of the 1979 cult comedy classic, an endless teaming of these two... i.e. - who only worked wilh Catherine for word of its coming initially brought jeers Grumpier Old In-Laws. For those unfamiliar with the tale, here’s Summer Singing in Europe two slays. and catcalls from film traditionalists. "She was a wonderful person to Whispers of heresy and blasphemy filled a brief synopsis. It’s not their luult that their SCOTCH PLAINS- Four stu­ spring, but will join together to parents are crazy. Melissa Peyser (Lindsay rehearse for several days at work with. She was so talented. This the air wherever cineastes in the know dents from the Scotch Plains is a great loss. She is the real soul ol congregated. How dare they? Sloane) and Mark Tobias (Ryan Reynolds), Millersville University in Pennsyl­ Fanwood High School (SPFHS) this restaurant." said Dailey. After all, the beloved original, about a two perfectly nonnal kids, are about to be vania on July 2, with a concert wed. However, not all the future in-laws Choral Department will sing Westfield Inn Manager Andrea timid dentist (Alan Arkin) and an outland­ throughout Europe (his summer before departing the country. ish agent of international derring-do (Peter have met yet. Mark chalks this up to the Tumkutonis remembered how demanding nature of his dad’s business. Its ( SKIM I . DAVIS with the American Music Abroad Next, the entire chorus, along with Falk) whose paths insanely intertwine when SfxtKi/A Wnitrn ft" Iht WatfMil I sutler anti the I in Catherine would bring desserts from (AMA) Gold Choir. the AMA Orchestra, will perform in their children opt to wed, rates way up on The joke is that Douglas’s Steve Tobias her restaurant to share wilh the inn is supposedly a Xerox salesman. We zArc you ready to be confounded, Senior Emily O’Connor, junior Germany, France, Italy, Austria and the laugh list of so many filmgoers. confused, and delighted (and leave Switzerland front July 6 to 21. staff. How could we possibly embrace this know better. When the two dads at long Mcaghan Roberts, and sophomores "We were good friends," said last meet, the sparks fly. home) ’ If so. sec “June into While they have scheduled con­ interloper? Yet, similar to the case of my Nicole Tanguy and Mall Tumkutonis "She was a woman ol Bold and brash Steve, working deep Magic,” the magic and illusions of certs for many cities in everything brother-in-law Jake, who we thought Capodicasu will join the AMA, great style. I always admired her busi­ uQiild never amount to anything, we are cover as an intennediary. is hoping to make Wayne Saucier at the Westlield which is comprised of high school from castles to churches, the AMA a big collar. Evildoer Thibodoux, a smug­ ness savvy and not just in the kitchen." loicfcd to re-think our initial prejudices. Community Players (WCP) The­ students from New Jersey, Penn­ will also offer spontaneous con­ gler among other pursuits, is try ing to buy ater on Saturday June 7. at 8 p.m. “Catherine was a pioneer among ‘inst as things didn't turn out as had as sylvania and Georgia. certs as a whole and in smaller an atomic .submarine. ITiat’s a no-no lor The theater is located at 1000 North woman chefs in her time," she contin­ they could have concerning the new Students were chosen hy.recom­ groups during llicir tout. limber.tivotu J auuky. it bear*.noting private citizens. If Steve’s sting works, any /Avenue West, Westlield. this is For more information, please call ued. “She added lo the charm of this crumbs that foil off thd tabftf sholM make an mendation from their choral in town with her own personal style." :lJt3nrector Andrew Fleming’s modem suitable for those over 8 years old Choral Director Laurie Wellman at awfully nice wedding present structor. The state groups rehearsed "There will never be another restyling also has its positive points, only, and children between 8 and (908) 889-961X1. It might even serve to partially redeem 11 must be accompanied by an in separate venues throughoul the Catherine,” she said. only a little more so. the guilt-ridden father for his longtime However, here’s where the compari­ adult. To purchase tickets lor $7, Countless organizations boasted parenting in absentia, a somewhat sober sons end. Whereas speculation about Jake please send your check payable to Catherine’s participation in their sub-text to the more hysterical doings. is no laughing matter (at least not in Bear in mind. Steve’s world is one WCP. care of Letty Hudak, 409 benefits. public), it's happily quite the opposite tor that Dr. Peyser has heretofore only Harrison Avenue, Westfield 07090. When the North Jersey chapter of The'In-Laws. While it couldn’t possibly viewed in books and at the movies. Once Light refreshments will he pro­ the March of Dimes held its culinary possess the startlingly /any, off-the-wall he gets a glimpse of it up close and vided in the lobby after the perfor­ fundraiser, "Master C’liels of France, newness that distinguishes the Arkin- personal, he’d just as soon have no part mance. An Evening in Provence" in Novem­ Falk prototype, this latest version pleas­ of it. Why, he doesn’t even ride eleva­ ***** ber of 2(MXl, Catherine and Michel ingly reminds us that several ol our favor­ tors, let alone scamper across rooftops. ites succeed in more than one variation. Also on the June 7, is an all-day prepared meals with Chef David When a contrivance here and a hit ol plot festival. Rhythm & RhteI hy the Drake of the Stage House Inn lo raise For example: It hardly possesses the manipulation there leave him no alternative panache and verve of the 1940 Cary Granl- Brook, from noon lo 7 p.m. al funds that would aid the March ol but to become Tobias’s reluctant sidekick, Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. Rosalind Russell version (known as His those activities become small change. Be­ Dimes in its mission of preventing Curl Friday) or the antique burnish ol the fore long he’s in the thick of it. and guess Admission is free for this music hirlli defects and infant mortality. fest, starring Original P (formerly 1^31 original starring Pat O’Brien and how the neurotic everyman makes (Hit .' In October of 2000, Catherine \dolphe Menjou. Still, the 1974 edition If you've ever seen any action comedies Parliament Funkadelic), Average joined her husband in hosting a cook­ of The Front Pane, featuring Jack about opposites getting to know/ each other, While Band, The Trammps. The ing demonstration to fete National Lemmon and Waller Matthau, manages you won’t have any trouble figuring this Warren Daniels Band, and Dena French Week at Westfield High to do the Ben Hecht-Charles Mac Arthur one out. Suffice it to note, there's a bro- Allen. There will also be an assort­ School, which was proclaimed by source material rather proud while also midic yet often funny lesson about stereo­ ment of food, ranging from Mexi­ proving quite a boon to the funny bone. (heri-Muyor Thomas Jardim. types and not judging btxiks by their cover. can lo Mediterranean and South­ Catherine and her husband lent a Thus it is in this spirit of film appre­ ern. Special activities will be set Plus, using these two screwballs as an helping hand hy donating their ser­ ciation that we come to accept director extreme example, there's a know ing little up for the kids, including rides, Fleming's take on what happens when a metaphor about the often sell-centered arts and crafts activities, and a pie­ vices lo a gala sponsored in 1999 by Ihe wildly zealous, perhaps lunatical CIA expectations of in-laws. eating contest. It’s all free. Women's Health & Counseling Cen­ agent winds up with a neurotic dentist as EUROPEAN TOUR...These Scotch Pluins-Fanwood High School students ter and the Resource Center for Women There might also be a little message ***** will sing with the American Music Abroad Gold Choir in Europe this his unwilling partner. about remakes. Like in-laws themselves, and Their Families in Somerville, Switch a few things, though. In this Now through June 15, see The summer. Pictured, left to right, arc; front row, Emily O’Connor and they should be judged on their own indi­ Mcaghan Roberts, and bottom row, Nicole l anguy and Matt < apmiicasa. which provides high quality, low-cost go-round Mel Brooks’ diffident doc is a vidual merits. l.aramie Project at Kean healthcare, health education services podiatrist. In keeping with demograph­ University's Vaughn-Eames Hall * * * * * and sexual assault support services. ics and marital statistics, the update by Theatre. This documentary-drama, In 2003, Catherine was named screenwriters Ed Solomon and Nat The In-Laws, rated PC-Id. is a the play pays tribute to Matthew Mauldin saw fit to divorce Michael Dou­ Warner Bros, release directed hy An "Chef of the Year” by L’Academic drew Fleming ami stars Michael Dou­ Shephard, a homosexual student glas’ nutball spy from his wife, por­ from the University of Wyoming Yujung Jin: Preserving Life Culinaire de France. She was a mem­ trayed by a very pretty Candice Bergen. glas. Albert Brooks and Candice Bergen. z CONTINUED FROM PAOF 20 ber of Lcs Dammes D’Escoffiers, Running time: 95 minutes. who fell victim to a malicious hate Supposedly meant to serve as a spiri­ crime in 1998. Tickets are $10 for photography or sculpture major. absorber of knowledge in the world. and held a seat on the board at the tual contrast to her seemingly ruthless the general public, faculty, staff An ultimate long-term goal for the Using that knowledge, the artists ex­ Vatel Club in New York City, of e\. Bergen’s Judy Tobias arrives at the and alumni; and $7 for students plore themselves, seeing how far they which Michel is President. redding rehearsal with her own Bud­ artist is to have her work included in County Artists and senior citizens. For more in­ textbooks. She is currently prepar­ can reach. She encourages all aspiring Renowned chef Julia Child visited dhist Monk (Drew Lee) in tow. The little artists to never forget that the knowl­ the area once with the sole purpose ploy doesn’t do much, but Bergen s formation or to reserve tickets, call ing to apply for grants and fellow­ of seeing Catherine, according to welcome smile alone lights up the screen. Urged to Submit (908) 653-1804. The Theatre is ships for her jar series. edge that goes in is common, but what Another change is the foreign villain. located at 1000 Morris Avenue in A resident of Westfield for over comes out is purely individual. Martone. In issue 1, it was Richard Libertini as the Pieces for Show Union. seven years, Ms. Jin is grateful to the Jin also told The Leader/The Times There were no flowers accepted or Latin American dictator. General Garcia. ***** community. She told The Leader/ that art students should never be afraid services held for Catherine. After Arguably, nothing can compete with his COUNTY - The Arts Guild of to develop mentoring relationships cremation, she was interred in a cem­ Rahway is seeking artwork from This should be interesting, es­ The Times that she is very impressed Senor Wences imitation. Let’s not for­ pecially if, like me, you had your with the genuine interest and appre­ with their professors. Learn to trust etery in Normandy, France, get Falk’s advisory to Arkin prior to artists who live or work in Union their judgment. Donations may be sent in Catherine’s Countv for "Celebrating Excel­ first drawing class with W. Carl ciation for art in Westfield. Heholdiag the dictator’s array of velvet If a professor know* you well, she memory to Adamic Hospice. 33 lence." the Merck 2003 Juried Barger and knew back then you She mentioned that the Westltdd and Day-Glo canvases: “Be sure to com- were dealing with a real artist. Now said, that is when they can give you Bleeker Street, Millhum. 07041. Union County Art Show Art Association once gave her a grant Pitman the general on his art collec­ this Kean University Professor Ihe best critique of your work. Even tion." 1 laugh while typing it Artists may submit up to three for being an art student in High School Yet in all fairness, David Suchet s slides for consideration. All media Emeritus of Fine Arts is teaching a “Not many towns will do that," when the critique is harsh, mutual two-part workshop at the Morris contemporization as Jean-nerre will be considered, except sculp­ j she said. respect between student and teacher John Less and will share his ad­ Thibodoux, a venal underworld figure ture. due to the multiple use of the \ Museum, Currently, she is making digital pho­ allows the aspiring artist to grow — venturesome approach to watcr- ~ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 - who trades in arms and whatever else the art gallery for The Arts Guild Mu­ tographs using the idea of distorted words of wisdom from a Korean I colors with his students. Classes Westfield Art Association. traffic will bear, is quite diverting. One sic Series. Craftwork is also not images between her and objects. She is artist who still struggles with the wonders if the selfishly foppish baddie accepted. Maximum size for sub­ j will be held on June 14 and again English language. The SPFAA will not be meeting ! onJune2l.at 10a.m., and they are also expanding on the jar series, this was designed before or after France s mitted works must he 36-mch x Though it is hard sometimes tor for the summer. j $SO and $40 for members. Call time using liquid in the jars so that the rnost recent political demurral. 36-inch, framed. Jin lo articulate her thoughts in En For more information about the But the significant factor in Suchet $ | (973) 971-3700 to take advantage images truly resemble food. organization's first meeting in Sep­ There is no fee required to sub­ When asked what sort of advice she glish, there is no question that she is performance, which proves key througn- mit slides. For entry form/prospec- ! of a local great Oh. and bring your able to express herself through her tember. please contact Yeager at (908) this latent fm-lMws. is that only the * .oofnrit f ’rmrrnr-* I own supplies would give to aspiring artists. Jin said 'Pint and not the letter ot tfte ongituu Ui», UIVA4V * w-~ J that a fine artist is an observer and an m i . j s u .X o pervades. A direct stencu wotiT* rare been presumptuous entries will be accepted without an Employing Bergman’s 1979 sercenptav official entry form and compliance ■merely as a template pays the proper hom­ with conditions. age. and thus gives director Fleming aitis- In-hand deadline for submission C , a id e rone School o f Y L Iu sic CLARISSA CMMA NOLDC - FLUT6 STUDIO hc license to ply his variation on the themr of slides is Thursday. July 31. Judg­ ing will take place in early August ® / Of course, paramount to the success ot The P rofessional S c h o o l -Students of all levels Study flute and piccolo foe venture is the chemistry between tne and artists whose work is selected TtmChmn principals. On that account we have a for the exhibit will be notified by - Ensemble opportunities for Information: w inner Instead of attempting tocopy ra ik s late August. Private Instruction on mmitable deadpan. Douglas wisely adopt* The exhibition will be held at -Audition preparation (9081-389-1742 an entertatmnglv headlong persona ms The Guild from Sunday, October rill Instruments, l oice and Ensembles tterpretation of the loose cannon opera­ -Annual 'Heatal 19 through Friday. November 14. Rindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 tive suitably reflects his known repertoire For more information, please call o? unflmdanglv determined characters Rivensaik Ptazi 256 M om * Avenue • Springfield (732) 381-7511 or e-mail 34 Rtdgedale Avenue ■ Etut Hanover Likewise. Brooks dittoes his by no* artsguild 1670* earthlmk.net (973) 467-4688 stereotyped senes of comically (973)428-0405 •ensise *oru. replying Ala® Arkin s Page 20 Thursday, June 5, 2003 <£hr J ill ess tfii'lii Hi carter and THE TIM ES of Scotch Plains - Fan wood A Watciiung C ommunications, Inc. Publication A rts & Entertainment Getting Recognition They Deserve, Senior Art Students Receive Scholarships, Grants

By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEV IN nior accepted at the University of A three-year member of the WHS nifer Fleck, Angela Kim, Christine Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Richmond, was gifted with a $5(X) Orchestra, Christopher has served as McGrath. James Nelson, Amanda W ESTFIELD - The sounds of the scholarship from the Little Opera Concert Master. He will attend Schneider, Martha Strickland. Anna Westfield Jazz Band pulsed past the Company of New Jersey for his ex­ Swarthmore College. Tabachnik. Christopher Thayer and doors of Cafeteria B at Westfield ceptional abilities in vocal perfor­ A softball player, Christina was an Jordan Warner. High School (WHS) last Thursday mance. orchestra member for four years. De­ Jordan, who will attend Cornell evening as over $15,000 in scholar­ WHS Music Instructor Bill scribed by Mathews as “a great in- University, was also the winner of ships and awards were granted to Mathews presented the Concert Choir fielder of the cello section," she will the Director's Award for Musician­ Photo Courtesy of David Martone exceptionally creative senior art stu­ Award to two seniors who have ex­ attend Loyola College. ship. His “dedication, sense of hu­ CUISINE AND CARING...David Martone, left, and Jeffrey Rust, right, dents. celled in and become the backbones Kelly Yang and Matthew mor and innate sense of curiosity" both students of Catherine Alexandrou Bourdeaux, center, participated in Dr. Linda King. Fine Arts Supervi­ of the ensemble. Christine Pirot and were qualities attributed to his bril­ the “Food of Nations” fundraiser sponsored by Meals on Wheels. Velderman received the Director's sor for Westfield Public Award for Band. liance. Schools, told parents and Kelly has danced her way Kaitlyn Patella was given the pupils, “Forty-five art and throughout the Metropolitan Westfield Art Association Award, Catherine Bourdeaux music teachers will be on area in prestigious produc­ while the Womans' Club of Westfield faculty next year because of tions with notable dance granted another scholarship, this time the support in the commu­ companies she performed for artistic talent, to Alexa Rose. nity for arts education." She with several choirs and has For her artistic transformation of a Recalled As Pioneer added that another art been an accomplished flut­ toilet, the $500 Charles Addams Art teacher would be added to ist. She will attend Colum­ Award was granted to Patricia Veltri. the WHS staff next year due bia University in New York She will attend college in the fall to Among Woman Chefs to the popularity of the pro­ City, where she will study pursue art. gram. applied mathematics. The WHS An Club, which has By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Former Town Attorney Matthew, who is a bas­ served the community and school Specially Written for 7 he Wesfwltl Leader and 71w Times William Jeremiah offered soonist, baritone and saxo­ through fundraisers, such as the cre­ WESTFIELD - “Nothing the evening's first grant, the phonist, will attend Lehigh ation of ornaments for the winter leaves this kitchen unless it’s per­ Madeline Bristol Scholar­ University, where lie will fo­ concert and special projects at the fect.” ship. to Alison Yuhas, w'ho cus on mechanical Forchefs mentored by Catherine is also an accomplished pia­ K|ng. engineering. DRAMA...Christopher Lynn accepts a Drama Achieve­ Alexandrou Bourdeaux. this fa­ nist. for her achievements Headed for miliar directive was a welcome in fine art. The $ 1 .(XX) grant ment Scholarship front Theater Instructor Joe Nierle, while fellow recipient Tyler I’atla looks on. Marist College, reminder that the chef required will go directly to the col­ Janies Scariati re­ nothing short of excellence. Some­ lege she attends in the fall. Lynn. Mathews remarked that par­ ceived the Louie Armstrong times her order was conveyed In the absence of WHS Principal ticipation in Concert Choir is con­ Award. Mathews said the strictly; other times it was like the Dr. Robert Petix, Assistant Principal sidered the equivalent of an Advanced jazz pianist has been known advice o f a mother. Always, it was Robert Eyre stood in to present the Level or AP course. to "play anything in 5/4 said with love. WHS Purchase Awards to Steven For achievement in music, Noelle time.” The small girl from Dreux, Fromtling, Stephanie Ledertnan, Dachis offered a Womans' Club of WHS Band Director France, who learned so much about James Nelson and Alexa Rose. Westfield scholarship to Martha Michael Fackelman pre­ the culinary field at her chef- According to Eyre, the Purchase Strickland. Thecluh’s grant was made sented Angela Kim and mother’s apron strings, died at 58 Awards are given to students whose possible by a Choraleers concert held Pamela M usat with (he in her Mountainside home on May artwork has been purchased by the in December of 2002. Drum Major Award, while 24 after battling cancer. She is school district for a rotating exhibi­ Recently nominated for a Paper the John Phillip Sousa Photos Courtesy of Dr Linda King, Fine Arts Supervisor survived by a daughter. Alexandra, tion. Steven, Stephanie, James and Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award. Award forexcellence in mu­ INSTRUMENTAL, VOCAL...Kelly Yang re- and her husband of seven years, Alexa were awarded an acknowledg­ Martha is a soprano and flutist, who sicianship was awarded to reives the scholarship from the Westfield Coali­ Michel Bourdeaux. Photo Courtesy of Michel Bourdeaux ment of purchase and a check for the has participated in Concert Choir, Christopher "Howie" tion for the Arts for instrumental and vocal performance. Catherine’s mother Bed the Catherine Bourdeaux amount paid for the piece. Choraleers and numerous ensembles Thayer. Christine McGrath kitchen of the family restaurant in Steven's tempera ofa theater poster and productions, including the WHS received the Jerome S. Morrow Me­ Children’s Specialized Hospital, order to give birth to her. Chef for two to three years during icon for The Rocky Horror Picture spring musical. The Pirates of morial Award, which has been estab­ boasted many award recipients. Michel told The Westfield which 1 developed a great rela­ Show, Stephanie’s scratchboard of Penzance. lished in the memory of a “Marching Co-Presidents Jill Woodbury and Leader and The Times o f Scotch tionship with her - one 1 know I the Watchung Reservation and James’ The National School Orchestra Band parent." Christine Velazco, Vice President Plains-Fanwood, “It was in her will never forget.” recalled Rust. photo film superimposed on color Award was presented to Jason Ken Maye, President of the WHS Mun YinYcow and Secretary Patricia blood, the test of the food busi­ After he learned of Catherine's paper will join Alexa’s graphite Tammam, who will attend Vanderbilt Marching Band Association, ex­ Veltri were all award winners Thurs­ ness,” passing, Rust had words of mourn­ sketch of an ice cream cone and University in the fall, while the plained that the organization's schol­ day evening. In 1970, Catherine left France ing printed on the bottom of his popcorn will be incorporated into Director’s Award for Orchestra arship fund began between 1986 and Acclaimed for excellence in crafts, to work at the French bistro, La specials menu. "Thank you for all the rotating exhibit. claimed two winners - Christopher 1987. This year’s grant recipients fine arts, instrumental, vocal and Petite Forme, in New York City’s that you taught me,” read one Christopher Lynn, a graduating se­ Ford and Christina McCabe. were Joseph Amato, Kasey Cass, Jen­ drama, five deserving students were Greenwich Village. Before mov­ excerpt. “You will be sadly recognized by the Parent-Teacher- ing to Florida to open the Ginger m issed" Student Organization (PTSO) in the Man restaurant, she prepared “Catherine is my mentor," said form of $I(X) scholarships. meals for famous clients such as Rust. He added that she often What Smucker’s Never Considered: PTSO President Sheraine Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. dined at his restaurant and was Arbitsman presented the Fine Arts Nine years later, Catherine present for its grand opening. "She Award to Patricia Veltri, the Crafts moved to New Jersey and, accord­ had a very strong influence on my Award to Alexandra Maus, the Vocal ing to Michel, began shopping for training and education in this field The Art o f Personality Inside a Jar Award to Tyler Patla, the Instrumen­ the ideal spot for a French restau­ and 1 owe it all to her.” By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT tory and Art. but her studies didn’t artist decided to put herself in the jar. tal Award to Christina McCabe and rant. A space, which served as a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rust said that he acquired his invigorate her as much as she would The process led her to discover her the Drama Award to Jordan “JD” cafeteria for the Westfield Inn on ability for taste and the ability to WESTFIELD — Westfield resi­ have liked because she couldn't re­ feelings about culture enslavement. Hyman. North Avenue, caught Catherine’s make sauces from Catherine. dent and artist YuJung Jin's life is late to them. So, she began to think Jin has always felt trapped inside her Patricia will atlend Si, Joseph’s eye and Chez Catherine was born. He concluded, “When she contained in a jar. about things that were very close to culture and her traditional Korean University in Philadelphia, Alexandra “She brought something spe­ passed away, I felt a piece of me The Korean artist recently gradu­ family, so the jar series began to and Christina will both study at cial to the town - a high level of go with her.” ated from Rutgers University-New- explore feelings of isolation, servi­ Loyola College, Tyler will attend restaurant food,” said Michel. “She When Chef David Martone of ark. Her senior thesis project, a self- tude and slavery. Duke University and Carnegie taught so many kids who went on Westfield was studying at the portrait of sorts, featured images of Placing photographs of herself in Mellon University will welcome JD to professional careers at a certain French Culinary Institute (FCI) in the artist herself contained in Kimchi the jars, each specimen began to as a drama major. level." New York, he found himself “miles Jars. destroy and dehumanize. Jin’s im­ Established by the late Hank Glass Catherine was "very tough on above everybody" when he pre­ Kimchi, a traditional Korean food ages, ultimately “preserving" her­ in memory of his wife, Marian, the the quality with respect to the pared for his final exam because and a staple of Jin’s diet inspired the self in a Kimchi Jar. Hank & Marian Glass Award was food and service and it was most he studied under Catherine. artist to create a series that initially The series was extremely success­ presented to Jenise Morgan. The was humorous, but ultimately began ful at the Robeson Gallery and award, which recognizes a student a journey of exploration into her Rutgers purchased several of the jars dedicated to the study of theater and Korean culture. “The Jar Series" was for future exhibits. English, was given to Jenise because showcased at the Robeson Art Gal­ Jin told The Westfield Leader and o f her excellence in journalism and lery at Rutgers from March 3 1 The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood the depth and work she demonstrated through April 18. that she would like to go to graduate in the WHS production of The Inspired by Korean artists such as school in the next two years as a Laramie Project. Nam Jun Paik and Theresa Cha. Jin Continued on Page 19 Continued on Page 19 wanted to make a sculpture that re­ flects the boundaries of rigid genre distinctions, similar to what Paik and Cha created in their works. Less Was More For Jin wanted to include multiple Part of YuJung Jin’s “Jar Series.” mediums in her sculpture, utilizing her as a Korean, That’s when she photography, computer technology chose the Kimchi Jar. and objects. The decision to use food The spicy cabbage side dish is SPFAA Demonstrator in the work wasn't an initial part of often homemade in Korea, however the process. By MARYLOU MORANO under the premise of doing more Jin noted that most Korean/Ameri- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader und The Times Jin studied and analyzed countless eans buy Kimchi in ajar. Since ajar with less. SCOTCH PLAINS — German- Photo Courtesy of Stacy Galasso Pt ograrnCommunication Coordinator, books about traditional Korean His­ exists for containment purposes, the Less studied art in Berlin, Ger­ March of Dimes North Jersey Division bom oil colorist John Less was re­ many. He lived in Shanghai, China, BENEFITING OTHERS...Catherine Bourdeaux strove to benefit orga­ cently featured as a guest artist at a for seven years, and came to the nizations like the March of Dimes North Jersey Division by participating monthly meeting of the Scotch United Stales in 1947, where he was in events like the culinary fundraiser. “Master Chefs of France, An Plains-Fanwood Arts Association Evening in Provence" in November of 2000. Catherine is pictured in the employed in the Advertising Depart­ center. (SPFAA). ment of Bamberger’s (now Macy’s) Less guided his audience of important that the customer was "Come to work for me. I'd love approximately 35 people the king or queen in the dining to have you," Catherine told through the creative process of room," recalled Michel. Martone, who said that his feet producing an oil still life of Noting that she gave 100 per­ were soon "firmly planted on the wooden clogs. cent to ensure her customers’ sat­ ground" by the chef. Catherine A believer in the theory that isfaction. Michel said Catherine told him that whatever he learned a good painting finds its roots often seemed omnipresent. She at the FCI was fine, but he would in a sketch. Less showed sev­ could be in the kitchen, while be starting fresh and new with her. eral progressions of the basic knowing there was a pressing need What Martone learned, as evi­ black and white outline which in the dining room, making her denced by his FCI final exam, formed the foundation of his the "eagle eye" of the establish­ stunned judges. Some offered him In Coving Memory O f oil painting. Each sketch em­ ment. mbs at their well-known New York phasized the importance of "She was so full of life and she restaurants. Martone only wanted M y Dear friend And MENTOR. proper object placement. wanted to celebrate everything at to return to Catherine’s kitchen. Less continued the creative every moment." he concluded. “She was an absolute master of “St. Martin,” oil b> John lass, 22“ x 28“ pn ir U n .’V ni-i-b J d kJJ t UOUOiVlilU^ e n u r f a e r ln n flin Uil. Jeffrey’s of Westfield Propri­ sauces. C a te n a e was tte single -krtcb tn tum iLH Wl. u ing a limited etor, Jeffrey Rust, was 18 years most influential person in my ca­ Catherine Aiexandrou&ourdeattx. Drpsnnicnt trorc. palette of seven earth tones, began Eventually, I-ess became the de­ old when he first met Catherine. reer." said Martone. adding that adding color to the painting partment store chain's Creative Di­ Studying at the Culinary Institute she was taught him the “true clas­ Lastly. Less completed his com­ rector for Visual Arts as well as Vice of America in New York, he inter­ sic style of French food prepara­ Thank You for ACC That You Taught Me. position by showing the audience President. viewed for an externship at Chez tion. as well as the importance of what the finished oil painting would After retiring from Macy's, Less Catherine being economical in the kitchen. You 'Will Be Sadly Missed look like framed taught advertising design at Seton After working one day in the At the end of every night, after “1 believe that good draftsman­ Hall University and began to con­ basement of the Chez Catherine. the chefs and staff cleaned the ship is the basis for good painting.“ centrate on his paining, especially Rust earned the six-month-long kitchen thoroughly, they would commented Less. “My work is rep­ oil painting. externship. prepare a family meal to share at resentational without trying to be a He has received numerous awards “I learned a lot from her 1 w ent a large table w ith Catherine. copy of the subject.” from various art associations, includ­ back to school and came on (to Martone also recalled the magi­ Jeffrey G. Rust “The artist showed us the whole ing the American Artists Professional Chez Catherine I after graduation. cal union between Catherine and process." said Thomas Yeager of League. 1 w as asked to come on as the Sous ConUnued on Page 19 Jeffrey's of Westfield Fanwood. a spokesperson for the The artist is also a member of the SPFAA. who added that Less worked Continued on Page 19