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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 16, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 11-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WF-BOE Sets $79.5 Million Budget Tackles Wilson School Redistricting By MEGHAN GILL plained, “How will we do this? We tion, or using seniority, so that people Specially Written for The Westfield Leader will have to go to the public for money. who are new to the neighborhood WESTFIELD — The board of edu- We will have to vote on it and present would have to move their children to cation adopted a tentative 2006-2007 it to the public. (The funding) will Wilson. school budget of $79,491,415 Tues- have to come from a bond.” In December, Dr. Foley gave school day night. The proposed school tax Chris Dombalis, a Wychwood Road principals a letter that they were to levy is $68,772,526. parent, addressed the board regard- distribute at kindergarten registration, “This budget is the maximum al- ing the letter he received notifying explaining that students may be trans- lowable amount,” Superintendent Dr. him that his soon to be kindergarten ferred to other schools. That letter William Foley said. daughter was “de-selected” from at- was never put forth by school Princi- “There is nothing official regard- tending Wilson School. pal Dr. Andrew Perry to parents of the ing state aid, we will not know any- “This is not redistricting, this is Wilson School district. thing for certain until the end of segregation. I am from Richmond, The board will continue to discuss March, but we are assuming that aid Virginia, as you are Mrs. Riegel, and this year’s proposed budget at its Tues- will be frozen,” Dr. Foley explained. am very aware of segregation,” he day, March 21, meeting. A public hear- Over the course of the next couple said. Mr. Dombalis offered the board ing on the spending plan will be held on of weeks, the board can re-arrange alternative solutions to this process, Tuesday, March 28. All meetings are where funding will be allocated, such as having voluntary redistrict- held in the board’s meeting room in the Board President Anne Riegel said. ing, using a lottery system of selec- Elm Street administrative building. The total budget reflects a 4.06 per- cent increase over last year’s budget or $1,579,003 over last year’s adopted MS Mayor Frustrated Courtesy Jim Lowney, Union County budget. The tax levy is up $2,202,777 PIPING HOT…Union County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums march down Morris Avenue, leading the 10th annual Union over last year’s adopted school levy. County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11 in Union. The tax levy was defeated by voters Over Budget Formulation and subsequently lowered $714,543 By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Mountainside homes has increased. by the town council and approved by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Because of a 1945 law, money to the BOE. MOUNTAINSIDE – Mayor Rob- libraries arebased on home values. Resident Fears Central, Myrtle A group of concerned parents ad- ert Viglianti expressed frustration This year is the biggest library in- dressed the board regarding plans to Tuesday evening over the formation crease of $62,651. Mayor Viglianti re-district 40 kindergarten students of this year’s budget during the bor- observed that the total increases – from Wilson to Franklin School. Sue ough council agenda setting meeting. which had not been requested by li- Will Become ‘Throughway’ Case of North Euclid Street said, “I The mayor stated that the borough brary trustees or personnel – have By MICHAEL J. POLLACK will become a “throughway.” require litigation to the New Jersey am requesting that the Jefferson cannot formally put together the bud- cost each Mountainside taxpayer an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The application for 751 Central Superior Court.” school trailer stay in the budget. I get as of yet because officials still do average of $72 to $100 per year. In WESTFIELD – Tuesday’s Avenue, which was “acted upon fa- Fourth Ward Councilman Tom understand that it is a band aid…we not know how much state aid the 2005, the library received $496,000 Westfield council meeting featured a vorably by the planning board,” will Bigosinski asked what the town is have teachers in closets and hallways. borough will receive. He also said he from what he termed as an “ill-writ- discussion on new approved zoning be memorialized in writing at the required to do to put “impacted neigh- It is unacceptable.” was frustrated with all the state man- ten law.” on Central Avenue and its impact on next meeting, as reported by Mr. bors on notice.” Mr. Cockren an- Dr. Foley responded, “I see no need dated increases that he estimates will The mayor stated he was frustrated the residents of Myrtle Avenue. Also, Cockren. Ms. Cosenza asked what swered that neighbors within 200 feet to ask taxpayers to pay for this. We bring a local tax increase of 12 points. with what he described as the unco- the council formally recommended actions could be taken to stop the of the affected property must be noti- need a classroom at Wilson, not a The mayor noted there were major operative attitude from the library. to the planning board a repeal of the zoning and construction. fied by mail. The notice must be pub- trailer at Jefferson. We need to get a increases to the Rahway Valley Sew- He said that other libraries, such as redevelopment plan and the re-adop- Fourth Ward Councilman Jim lished in the newspaper as a legal grip and realize that during major erage Authority (RVSA), as well as Westfield’s, were working with town tion of the 1998 town-zoning map. Foerst said, “There was a lot of oppo- notice 10 days in advance of the hear- changes in enrollment, these things state mandated money going to the officials to solve the problem, whereas Resident Virginia Cosenza of sition to that application – somewhere ing date as well, he noted. happen. A trailer can not replace a Mountainside Public Library. Mr. Mountainside’s library has not. Myrtle Avenue came to Tuesday’s in the range of a dozen to two dozen Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas classroom.” Viglianti said that every year since Councilman Glenn Mortimer, who meeting to draw the council’s atten- people showed up and objected to it. asked if there is an opportunity to Dr. Foley hinted that there might be 2001, funds designated for the library serves as a council liaison to the li- tion to further development in the That would’ve been the first time address the board before a possibility of additional classrooms, from the municipal budget have gone brary board of trustees, said, as of yet, Myrtle Avenue area. Ms. Cosenza opportunity to show opposition. The memorialization “if they believe they and board member Beth Cassie ex- up dramatically as the value of “the committee has not been forth- addressed the board back in Novem- board will meet again on the first have new evidence.” The town attor- coming in any cost savings for the ber concerning Jeff’s Landscaping Monday in April.” Mr. Foerst sits on ney indicated there is an opportunity borough.” He stated, “they have formed and the noise and traffic impact his the board as council liaison. but it is a “pretty high standard for the Planning Bd. Approves Floor a committee to discuss the issue.” business had on the Myrtle Avenue Mr. Cockren said the case “is an board to reopen an application once Other major areas of concern in- community. appeal able result by the interested it’s been heard and the hearing is volving budget increases include po- She remained concerned about new parties to the New Jersey Superior closed. I’ve done this for a long time On Central Avenue Building lice salaries, health insurance costs, development- this time on the corner Court. You have 45 days following before the board of adjustment and in By KEREN SCHULTZ parking spaces. In addition, the ordi- pensions, utilities and gas. During of Myrtle and Central Avenues. Ini- adoption to act.” When asked, he said my experience there were only one or Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nance prohibits parking in the street the past year, investments for the bor- tially, referencing the follow-up on the affected party would be effec- two occasions where it occurred. If WESTFIELD – The planning board side yard; the applicant proposed four ough are “down,” while there also is Jeff’s Landscaping, Town Attorney tively filing a lawsuit against the ap- there’s a mistake in law and some- last Thursday approved an applica- parking spaces. Also, the ordinance “no surplus this year.” Robert Cockren said he and Zoning plicant and the board itself. “It would CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion by a developer to add a third floor requires driveways and parking areas In January, the mayor said this year Officer Kathleen Neville met five to a professional building at 751 Cen- be located 10 feet from any property is “the worst set of budget circum- weeks ago approximately to “track tral Avenue. The applicant, 751 Cen- located in a residential zone — the stances facing the borough in my 26 down the relative of the former prop- Mountainside BOE Budget tral Avenue, L.L.C., plans to con- applicant proposed 6.55 feet. years of involvement with the budget.” erty owners.” The three had a confer- struct retail on the first floor, profes- “Almost every commercial build- He had stated that increases from ence call in late January and inter- sional offices on the second floor and ing (on Central Avenue) has vehicles the state and other agencies exceeds viewed the relative. Unveiled; Teachers Honored residential apartments on the third parked all the way to the road,” said $400,000, including added state pen- Mr. Cockren said Ms. Neville has By GINA LEVINE-LEVY goes away,” said Chief School Ad- floor. Mr. Vinegra. “The parking situation sion costs, increases from the RVSA, prepared a document to send to her to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ministrator Dr. Richard O’Malley. The structure will contain a bank is a pre-existing condition in area.” increases in the cost of the State Health reconfirm the facts in writing. This MOUNTAINSIDE – Monday “I’m pretty scared about that number with two drive-up lanes on the first In addition, Mr. Vinegra stressed Benefit Plan and the state-mandated would be the basis the zoning officer, night, the Mountainside Board of Edu- myself. It’s a revenue issue.” floor, professional offices on the sec- that his client does not want to disturb increases for the library. according to Mr. Cockren, could take cation moved to submit a $13,908,910 Board member MaryBeth ond floor and three residential apart- any of the existing landscaping and He had stated that Mountainside action on the landscaping business’s budget to the Union County Superin- Schaumberg said that increasing the ments on the third floor. The appli- wants to ensure that the building is was “entering a new era” because of alleged expansion of the use of its tendent of Schools for approval. tax levy would be inevitable once this cant requested permits to construct “lease-able” by having an adequate having to decide, “do I recommend a property. Mr. Cockren indicated the A large funding concern looms in money is gone. the third story at the rear of the exist- number of parking available. tax increase or recommend a reduc- business has two choices- “compli- the near future once money from the Including next year, the dissolu- ing building, which requires the demo- Numerous residents and business- tion of services, or worst scenario – ance or apply with the board of ad- dissolution of the former regional high tion corresponds to about $2,016 in lition of an existing detached garage. owners on Central Avenue questioned do I recommend a tax increase with a justment for a variance.” school district is gone. taxes for the average homeowner. About 20 Central Avenue residents the parking spaces and the amount of reduction in services?” On the Central Avenue matter, the About 81 percent of the budget, Another big question mark is the and business owners attended the traffic the additional building will In other business, the council unani- builder is proposing a three-story $11,271,599, comes from taxpayers amount of state aid the borough will meeting to voice their questions and instigate on Central Avenue and the mously appointed Westfield architect building, according to Ms. Cosenza, and about 12 percent comes from receive. Figures will not be released concerns over the additions to the intersecting Myrtle Street. Barbara Vincentsen as an alternate to which will boast “85 percent lot cov- dissolution funds. State aid, the fund until Thursday, March 23, two days existing two-story structure. Carey Dean, an expert in traffic the borough’s Construction Board of erage instead of 70 (percent).” The balance and miscellaneous revenue after Governor Jon Corzine’s budget The applicant did not revise nu- engineering testifying for the appli- Appeals. Last month, the governing facility will also feature a bank on the comprise the rest of the budget. address. The last increase in state aid merous points to correspond with cant, said that the three building com- body unanimously appointed James first floor. She is concerned, along According to business administra- was in 2004-2005. The borough cur- ordinance requirement. In his testi- ponents should lend themselves nicely Ruban, a Mountainside resident and with fellow residents, about increased tor Roderic McLaughlin, who pre- rently receives $586,903 in state aid. mony, Victor Vinegra, professional to shared parking. architect to the borough’s Construc- traffic flow and safety issues, in addi- sented the second phase of the bud- There is a significant increase in engineer for the applicant, stated that “Parking can self-sustain without tion Board, to replace another mem- tion to what the area receives because get, dissolution money will shrink the special education budget of the reason for not revising the plan any effect on the street at all,” Mr. ber who had to abruptly resign. of Jeff’s landscaping, fearing the area from $1,659,804 in Fiscal Year (FY) $580,093. Mr. McLaughlin said the was to keep the same kind of struc- Dean testified. 2006-2007 to about $1.1 million in reason for the jump is because this ture as the existing building and to He said that in today’s age, with the FY 2007-2008, and will continue to year’s special education budget was stay in keeping with other commer- advent of online banking and wide- Lobbyist Arraigned Today do so until it runs out. under-funded, providing for 10 stu- cial buildings on Central Avenue. spread ATMs, banks do not need a “In three years, that piece of the pie CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 A main point of disparity with the great deal of parking. Besides, he ordinance was parking. The ordinance said, the multiple-lane facility will On Stalking Charges requires the proposed development allow for cars to stagger. By PAUL J. PEYTON Joe Cryan of Union Township. provide at least 37, 40 or 42 off-street “The ordinance does not distin- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. O’Leary said two detectives parking. The applicant proposed 28 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ELIZABETH – A woman charged from the Union County Special Pros- with stalking State Democratic Com- ecutions Unit arrested Ms. Golding mittee Chairman, Union County As- after she was observed allegedly semblyman and county under-sheriff breaking into Mr. Cryan’s county- Joseph Cryan will be arraigned today in issued car. He said Union County was State Superior Court in Union County. the lead investigative unit due to the Executive Assistant Prosecutor fact at least some of the stalking Robert O’Leary said Karen Golding, charges occurred in the county. He 36, who was arrested at a statehouse- said the state police, who have juris- parking garage on February 6, will diction over the statehouse, were con- appear before Judge Joan Robinson tacted afterwards about the arrest. Gross. Ms. Golding has been charged Steve Jones, a state police spokes- with third-degree burglary and fourth- man, said state police have jurisdic- degree stalking, which “covers mul- tion over certain state buildings but tiple victims,” Mr. O’Leary said. not the parking garage where the ar- If convicted, she faces five years for rest was made. the burglary charge or a probation and Ms. Golding appeared before Su- 18 months on the stalking allegation. perior Court Judge John Triarsi, who Gina Levine-Levy for The Westfield Leader The case is still under investigation. set bail at $5,000. Mr. O’Leary said PRAISE…Mountainside Teachers of the Year, Susan Brost (left) and Megan Mr. O’Leary said the stalking Ms. Golding contacted Governor Jon Rose were honored at Tuesday evening’s BOE meeting. Ms. Brost teaches 4th charges involved a “series of threat- Corzine, who had someone pay her grade at Deerfield School and Ms. Rose teaches 2nd grade at Beechwood School. Suzette F. Stalker for The Westfield Leader AMERICAN HEROINE…Marjorie Goldman, an actress with the American ening letters and phone calls to sev- bail. Ms. Golding paid the bail and eral different victims,” including was released the same day. Ms. PAGE INDEX Historical Theatre, offers “A Visit with Susan B. Anthony” during the Woman’s Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 Club of Westfield’s 110th Anniversary-Federation Day brunch Monday at B.G. newly sworn in head of state Demo- Golding worked on Governor cratic Committee, Union County Corzine’s 2000 U.S. Senate campaign. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 20 Fields Restaurant in Westfield. Among the attendees were representatives from Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 21-22 the State Federation of Woman’s Clubs and the Sixth District. Undersheriff and State Assemblyman CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, March 16, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Mountainside BOE Golding Alleged Stalking

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents. There are, however, 17 special dren, not just her own. The Westfield Leader and The Scotch ment agency, a county spokesman education students currently in the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Plains-Fanwood Times requested a said. district. He said if the special educa- Wayne DeVico responded, saying the copy of the police report of the Golding On an unrelated issue, a Union tion budget was currently accurate, school is in compliance with state arrest. Mr. O’Leary responded back in resident blamed Mr. Cryan for stop- then the increase would have been requirements. an e-mail that “police reports are ex- ping a deal to sell an industrial tract of significantly lower. “We are above and beyond the state empt and not public record under land in Union to the township. Carl The salaries budget increased mandate,” he said, adding that the bor- OPRA (Open Public Records Act).” Segal reportedly had battled for years $351,267. This includes one new staff ough uses a brand called dimension He later said in a phone interview that with the township, which wanted to member, a full-time kindergarten plus fertilizer and is required to pro- there was no report. “We couldn’t give buy the six-acre property to build teacher. Most of the increase are “con- tect against dandelions and crabgrass. that out even if we had one” due to townhouses. The township tractually mandated.” “We’ve reduced chemicals to a quar- departmental procedure. committee’s repeal in December of The budget for employee health ter of what was used in the past,” Mr. Governor Corzine, in a statement, an ordinance necessary for the con- coverage increased $300,142, mostly DeVico said, adding, “the only place said he agreed to “loan $5,000 to struction killed the project, accord- from a jump in medical premiums. we have control is on our property.” Karen Golding” to pay her bail. ing to The Star-Ledger. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader The budget for high school tuition He said it’s impossible to control what “He agreed to the loan after he A warehouse on the Magee Avenue MIDDAY DRAMA…Police responded to North Avenue last Friday around 1 paid to Berkeley Heights increased by residents spread on their lawns. spoke to a law enforcement official property was destroyed by fire last p.m. after receiving reports of a man behaving erratically on the sidewalk near the $155,112. The hike reflects a 5 percent On a lighter note, two teachers re- and received assurance she was not a Friday. Fire officials have said the train station lot, causing concern among passersby. Authorities said the man, increase over Berkeley Heights’ cur- ceived “Teacher of the Year” honors danger to herself or anyone else,” blaze was likely arson, according to pictured above waving his arms in front of a police officer, was later involuntarily rent tuition rate of $11,041 per stu- from the board. according to a statement released by the Ledger. committed. dent. That number also takes into ac- Second-grade teacher Megan Rose the governor’s communications staff. Mr. Segal accused Mr. Cryan with count 280 students – seven more than and fourth-grade teacher Susan Brost Scott Kisch, a former aide to Gov- accepting a $2,000 donation, which was last year. both received plaques in their honor. ernor Corzine who is employed by never reported on campaign finance re- POLICE BLOTTER The budget includes a $200,862 in- Colleagues and parents nominated the New Jersey Commerce, Economic ports. State Attorney General Zulima crease for utilities and a $38,825 in- the teachers. The Governor’s Rec- Growth & Tourism Commission, Farber has cleared Assemblyman Cryan brought the money to Ms. Golding. of the charge. Governor Jon Corzine crease for transportation. The plant ognition Program honors teachers Westfield motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for an and maintenance budget increased by for “effective instructional tech- “I reacted as a human being re- held up Mr. Cryan’s appointment as Sunday, March 5, Richard Whigham, outstanding warrant in the amount of $22,364. niques,” conducting a “productive sponding to someone in need. I have state Democratic chairman until a deci- 50, of Plainfield was arrested during a $1,253. The increase for new curriculum class environment” and encourag- a friendly relationship with her fam- sion was reached on the allegation. motor vehicle stop in the 500 block of Thursday, March 9, a resident of Out- and technology programs is $201,600 ing a “self worth and love of learn- ily and she worked on my campaign. South Avenue, West, on a Watchung traf- look Drive reported that an adult male had to keep Mountainside students com- ing” in their students. However, in light of my position as Garwood Council OKs fic warrant. Whigham was turned over to rung her doorbell and knocked on the petitive with those in Berkeley Heights. governor, I realize this was a mistake, the Watchung Police Department and held window next to the door. The victim, who “We want to make sure we’re aligned I did not adequately weigh the impact Second Avenue Repairs in lieu of $2,500 bail. was home alone, did not open the door. (with Berkeley Heights) and the BOE to Adopt Budget this situation could have on my posi- By MARIA WOEHR Tuesday, March 7, Vito Marcogliese, According to the victim, the male then tion as a public official and the fact Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 25, of Plainfield was arrested during a walked up the driveway to the back door. opportunity’s there for success,” said motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and At this time, the victim told police she Dr. O’Malley. On Tuesday, March 28 that it could divert attention from the GARWOOD – The Garwood bor- Pendleton Street in Scotch Plains on a noticed an older model maroon Ford se- The public votes on the budget and WESTFIELD — The Westfield important issues facing the state,” the ough council approved an ordinance Fanwood traffic warrant for $81. He was dan parked in the driveway with a white elects board of education members on Board of Education will hold a public governor said. to improve a portion of Second Av- released after posting bail. male in the driver’s seat. The victim re- Tuesday, April 18. hearing on proposed 2006-2007 State Republicans pounced on the enue at its meeting Tuesday evening. Tuesday, March 7, Sara F. Fuchs, 64, ported that the individual who had knocked In other business, the board intro- school budget on Tuesday, March 28. governor’s decision to pay the bail. The roadway of Second Avenue of Westfield posted $101 bail for a Clark on the front door was carrying a rose. She duced 10 new policies for first read- Residents will vote on the spend- GOP State Chairman Tom Wilson from Oak Street to the Cranford town traffic warrant at Westfield police head- asked the individual through the window ing, among them nondiscrimination- ing plan Tuesday, April 18 from 7 released the following statement: line will be resurfaced, re-curbed, quarters. what he wanted. affirmative action, conduct and dress a.m. to 9 p.m. “Jon Corzine’s payment of bail and sidewalks and drainage will be Tuesday, March 7, Anietie Effiong, According to the victim he responded, money for Karen Golding doesn’t repaired. The entire project will cost 29, of Hillside was arrested in the 700 “Someone down the street wanted me to and employee evaluation. The BOE meeting will be held at 8 block of Central Avenue on a Dunellen give you this rose.” The male then dropped A revision to the policy on non- p.m. at 302 Elm Street. Meetings are just reek of bad judgment and con- the town $290,000 with $145,000 traffic warrant. He was released after the rose, entered the vehicle and both residents also was introduced. Board televised on TV36 on Tuesdays at 8 flicts of interest but raises the specter provided by a state grant. posting $220 bail. individuals drove away. He is described member Gene Nagel explained that a.m., 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. and Thurs- that Governor Corzine’s actions were “This is an annual road project,” Wednesday, March 8, an attempted as a white male, in his early 20s, approxi- under the revised policy, children of days at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Saturdays at intended to prevent something more said Borough Clerk Christina break-in was discovered at an East Broad mately six feet tall with an almost shaved staff members can attend Mountainside 3 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. damaging from coming to light. Why Ariemma. “We conduct an inventory Street business. Two doors to the pre- head. schools as long as taxpayers will not else would a sitting governor bail-out of the streets to see which streets are mises were pried open with some type of The Chatham Police Department re- incur “additional funding.” Attendance a lobbyist?” Mr. Wilson said. below standard and we felt that Sec- tool, although it did not appear that any- ported a burglary on Monday, March 6, in of non-residents will be decided on an The governor, who is divorced, has ond Avenue was in disarray.” thing was taken and whoever was respon- which an older model maroon Ford sedan said he never had a romantic relation- The borough council also autho- sible apparently fled after an alarm was was witnessed by a neighbor in the vicin- individual case basis. WF Council activated. ity of the crime. The rose was retrieved During the portion of the meeting ship with Ms. Golding. He also told rized the purchase of computer equip- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wednesday, March 8, Anthony and tagged into evidence, Mountainside allocated for public participation, resi- the Star-Ledger he was unaware when ment for Garwood’s public library. Wichoski, 18, of Westfield was arrested police said. dent Marie West-Karant voiced her times the board would rely on the paying the bail that Assemblyman The new supplies will cost the bor- at Dorian Road and Trinity Place on a no- Friday, March 10, James J. Lobello, concern over pesticide applications, wrong law, it was brought to their Cryan was the alleged victim. ough $18,000. bail contempt of court warrant issued by 21, of Roselle Park was arrested at a which will take place on two Satur- attention and they could revisit their The niece of former Assemblyman At Tuesday’s meeting Garwood the Union County Sheriff’s Department. Route 22 diner for disorderly conduct and days, March 18 and April 1. position on that basis. Beyond that, Harry McEnroe, Ms. Golding worked council members also considered a He later was transported to the Union criminal mischief after police received a “I implore you to reconsider the it’s a very high standard to overcome.” as the director of government rela- revised rate schedule for the price of County jail. report of a fight. According to witnesses, spraying of our grounds,” she said, In other business, prior to the meet- tions for Prudential Financial in New- maintaining sewage service. Thursday, March 9, Perry Jones, 41, of the suspect was tipping over tables and after explaining that a “high level of ing, Mr. Cockren told the council in ark. She had worked for Liberty Mu- “Lowering the fee would soften the Plainfield was arrested at the Hillside breaking glassware before he was appre- the adjacent chambers that they could Police Department on the strength of a hended. toxic pesticides” was found in both of tual prior to that, according to impact on residents,” said resident Westfield criminal warrant, with bail set Sunday, March 12, Curtis J. Hill, 39, of her sons who were tested. She said repeal the redevelopment distinction Maplewood’s Columbia High School Bruce Patterson. at $350. He also was wanted on two Irvington was arrested for driving while pesticides are dangerous for all chil- that night. He said the council could alumni directory, of which she gradu- Also on the agenda was a resolu- Newark warrants – one criminal and one intoxicated on Route 22 at Mill Lane after repeal the special ordinances to “sub- ated in 1987. She has a bachelor’s tion to close Crafty Kitchen where traffic – for a total of $275 bail. Jones was the suspect was observed by police driv- sume and take away all the conduct of degree from Scranton University. owners Rich and Alice Lefebure were held in lieu of bail pending transport to ing carelessly. Police said officers at- the planning board and council ex- Formerly of South Orange, she now recognized for contributing to the the Union County jail. tempted to pull the vehicle over. The WF PB cept the change in the zoning map of resides in West Orange. Garwood community for 36 years. Saturday, March 11, John Aiyegbo, suspect reportedly temporarily pulled over the town to reflect the actions of the The Union County Republican The couple retired earlier this year 59, of Hillside was arrested at Central and then immediately accelerated back CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Avenue and Sussex Street on traffic war- into traffic attempting to flee the scene of guish between banks with or without council.” Therefore, Mr. Cockren, Committee filed an OPRA request and has plans to move to Easton, Pa. before the meeting, recommended a rants from Westfield, with bail set at $99, the motor vehicle stop. drive-through lanes,” said Mr. Dean. March 8 with the county “regard- “We are going on to the next phase and East Orange, with a bail amount of According to police, the suspect led “Statistically speaking, banks demand resolution to the planning board re- ing usage of certain county ve- of life,” explained Alice Lefebure. $141. He was released after posting bail. them on a chase down Route 22 until less parking than other commercial ferring two ordinances – one repeal- hicles. Specifically, the probe will “We are honored that the community Saturday, March 11, Lawrence J. officers were able to get in front of the businesses.” ing the zoning map designation and center on vehicles controlled and took the time to recognize us.” Imbro, 18, of Old Bridge was arrested at vehicle, forcing the suspect to stop. Hill Due to the heavy traffic, board mem- the second readopting the July 1998 operated by the Union County Officials announced that a meeting Central Avenue and Grove Street and was also charged with eluding arrest, ber Anthony Attanasio requested that zoning map. Sheriff’s Office.” will be held with Westfield Regional charged with driving while intoxicated driving with a suspended license and out- the applicant address the traffic issue During the meeting, Councilman “While GOP State Chairman Tom Health Department board members and underage possession of alcohol. Kevin standing warrants. Foerst said the rezoning concerns lots Wilson is asking questions into why to discuss planning for a potential H. Brake, 19, of Parlin, a passenger in Fanwood on Central Avenue and Myrtle Street. Imbro’s vehicle, was arrested and charged Saturday, March 11, Mark W. Parrish, “No matter what happens on this one, eight and three on South Avenue, Governor Corzine would pay bail for “pandemic” event on Thursday, Prospect and Elm Streets. The dis- with underage possession of alcohol. Both 37, of Newark was arrested following a property, there’s going to be a traffic the person who broke into Cryan’s March 30. Garwood is a member of were released to a responsible individual. motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road and issue,” said Mr. Dean. He added that tinctions that existed “were the predi- car, the Union County GOP is won- the board. Emergency management Saturday, March 11, Jose Suarez, 29, of Mary Lane, which revealed numerous traffic is inherent to the property and cate to the proposed parking deck.” dering why Cryan had a Union County coordinators will also be attending Elizabeth was arrested at North Avenue outstanding warrants. the proposed bank and office use would The council also passed unani- vehicle in Trenton in the first place,” the meeting. and Tuttle Parkway on three motor vehicle Saturday, March 11, Maurice D. Bodie, be innocuous and cause less traffic mously on final reading an ordinance GOP Chairman Phil Morin said. A public event on pandemic plan- warrants and one criminal warrant, all 22, of Rahway was arrested following a than any other kind of business. to install a stop sign at the intersec- In statement released Friday, Sher- ning, such as for an outbreak of the from Elizabeth, for a total of $1,221. Suarez motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road at Residents were adamant, request- tion of Highland Avenue and Sinclair iff Ralph Froehlich said undersheriffs, Avian flu, will be held on Monday, was released after posting bail. Columbia Avenue following a subsequent ing both a short-term and long-term Place. as second in command to the sheriff, May 1 in the Community Room of Mountainside field investigation for motor vehicle in- are issued county cars. He noted as a the Westfield municipal building on Wednesday, March 1, a resident of fractions. traffic study. One resident suggested Ferguson to Set Up Deerfield Court reported being the victim Sunday, March 12, Sheldon P. Johnson, that the applicant study the amount of law enforcement agency, officials in East Broad Street, according to the of identity theft. The victim told police 55, of Plainfield was arrested following a accidents that already take place on Mobile Office In SP the department need to be available health department. was notified by his bank that a $25,000 motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road re- Central Avenue. Another resident 24 hours, seven days a week for emer- The council will discuss the line of credit was attempted to be opened vealed an outstanding body warrant. SCOTCH PLAINS – Staff mem- gencies. stated that the neighborhood most bers of Rep. Mike Ferguson, (R, 7th), borough’s 2006 municipal budget at in their name by a someone whose ad- Sunday, March 12, Celena Puma, 24, The Leader and The Times has filed dress did not match the victim’s. The of Rahway was arrested on South Avenue likely “strongly opposes this proposal.” will host a mobile office stop today, its next meeting on Tuesday, March The applicant agreed to revise his a request for a copy of the county’s 28. The council holds its work ses- incident is under investigation by police. at the intersection of Old South Avenue March 16 at the Scotch Plains Munici- policy on the issuance of county cars. Thursday, March 2, Reginald T. for driving while intoxicated (DWI). preliminary plans and reduce the pal Building to meet with area resi- sion meetings at 7 p.m. followed by The sheriff’s office, for which Mr. its regular meetings at 7 p.m. at Bor- Gadsen, 24, of Irvington was arrested Monday, March 13, Kirk B. Nabila, height of the building from 40 to 38 dents and assist them with any ques- following a motor vehicle stop on Route 19, of Edison was arrested following a feet, per the ordinance limit. He also Cryan is employed, is not included in ough Hall, 403 South Avenue. tions they have with federal agencies. the policy because it is a law enforce- 22 for numerous outstanding warrants. motor vehicle stop on North Avenue at agreed to set back light poles three The hours will be from noon to 3 Saturday, March 4, Steven M. Terrill Road for outstanding warrants. feet instead of the initially proposed p.m. at the municipal building, lo- Hawthorne, 25, of East Orange was ar- Scotch Plains 2.5 feet, per ordinance requirement. cated at 430 Park Avenue. Asm. Green Seeks to Abolish rested following a motor vehicle stop on Wednesday, March 8, a resident of Board Vice Chairman Robert Rep. Ferguson’s staffers will meet Route 22 for outstanding warrants. Cantebury Drive reported being the vic- Newell said the ultimate jurisdiction with residents to discuss the constitu- Saturday, March 4, Hakim A. Allen, tim of criminal mischief. The victim stated over this application lies with the 27, of Hillside was arrested following a that his vehicle, which was parked in ent services Congressman Ferguson’s Tenure for Chiefs of Police motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for hin- front of his house, was hit. The incident town council. office provides. TRENTON — Assembly Deputy of Police Performance Evaluation Com- dering apprehension and numerous out- caused damage to his mirror. Speaker Pro Tempore Jerry Green (LD- mission in the state Division of Criminal standing warrants. Thursday, March 9, a resident of Farley 21, Plainfield) Tuesday introduced leg- Justice that would consist of 12 mem- Monday, March 6, Stephanie A. Avenue reported being the victim of theft. Mountainside/Scotch Plains islation that would make it easier for bers. Fairfax, 27, of Linden was stopped for a The victim stated that someone removed municipalities to remove police chiefs. It would adopt rules and regulations motor vehicle violation and was arrested her purse after she left it on the floor while “Our current laws do more to protect concerning performance evaluations, after it was determined she was operating shopping at a Park Avenue business. and serve bad chiefs of police than they which would include the size and popu- the vehicle with a suspended driver’s Thursday, March 9, a resident of Morse license. She was also charged with nu- Avenue reported that someone entered do to protect and serve the public,” said lation of a municipality, the size of its merous outstanding warrants. her house through a window, removing Asm. Green (D). “Current laws are anti- police force, and the local crime rate. Tuesday, March 7, Abner Thelisma, several pieces of jewelry. Police are in- quated, counterproductive and an im- The commission would conduct a per- 47, was stopped while driving on Route vestigating the incident. pediment when municipalities attempt formance evaluation of every police chief 22 for a cracked windshield and was Sunday, March 12, a resident of Front to deliver better services at less cost to at least one year before their respective arrested for driving without a license. Street reported that while he was warm- taxpayers.” contracts expire. The evaluation would Wednesday, March 8, Steven McIntyre, ing up his vehicle, someone entered the Bill A-2864 would make municipal assess whether a police chief is satisfacto- 21, of Elizabeth was arrested following a vehicle and drove off. chiefs of police contractual employees rily managing the routine day-to-day op- motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for an Sunday, March 12, a student at Union and create a “Chiefs of Police Perfor- eration of a municipal police department, outstanding criminal warrant. County Vo-Tech reported that someone mance Evaluation Commission” to over- implementing the policies of the appro- Thursday, March 9, Eric S. Hendricks, removed his IPod from his open locker. see the performance of police chiefs in priate governing authority and comply- 24, of Plainfield was arrested following a The IPod is valued at approximately $200. New Jersey municipalities. ing with the rules and regulations estab- Under current law, municipal chiefs lished for the government of the police of police are tenured employees and can force. Copies of the evaluation would be be removed from office only for incapac- sent to each police chief, who would then ity, misconduct or disobedience of the meet with their municipal appointing au- police department’s rules and regula- thority to discuss the findings. tions. Under the bill, a municipality may Immaculate contemporary home with magnificent panoramic The measure would require munici- refuse to renew the contract of a police views from Manhattan to the Atlantic Highlands. Main level palities to hire chiefs of police on a three- chief if the individual fails to adequately to-five-year contractual basis. At the end address deficiencies detailed in an unsat- features master suite with marble bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, of the contract, the chief would be auto- isfactory performance evaluation within great closet space and two 8-foot sliders to expansive deck. matically reappointed unless the mu- one year of that evaluation. Powder room with marble top. Vaulted ceilings in the living nicipality decides to renew the contract The bill also allows municipalities to room, dining room, and new kitchen with granite tops, gas for a different term or the municipality request a performance review of their determines the chief has failed to ad- police chief within the first year the fireplace, center-island and hardwood floors. High hat and track equately address deficiencies highlighted legislation is enacted into law to deter- lighting throughout. Three additional bedrooms and two in a performance evaluation. mine whether the individual is perform- bathrooms on lower level with outdoor hot tub. Office and family “With virtually no oversight and no ing satisfactorily. real threat of repercussion for poor per- Any chief found to be unsatisfactorily room on upper level. Central air and vacuum with oversized formance, it is easy for even the most performing his or her duties would be two-car garage and much more. All just 2 miles from downtown stalwart chief of police to become lax subject to removal from office by the Westfield overlooking the Watchung Reservation. and complacent upon receiving tenure,” municipal appointing authority. How- said Asm. Green. “Making police chiefs ever, the bill is not intended to affect the contractual employees and creating a tenure rights, which police chiefs may Call 908-789-8632 system to review their performance en- have accrued prior to its enactment. If a sures that police departments and the chief of police is removed from office, Suzette F. Stalker for The Westfield Leader PANCAKE DAY…Area residents enjoyed food and various festivities last Satur- $949,000 • By Owner public have effective leaders they can they would be able to continue to serve day at Westfield High School during the Rotary Club of Westfield’s annual trust.” as a member of the police department in Pancake Breakfast to support its Scholarship Fund. In addition to breakfast, the The legislation would create a Chiefs a different position or capacity. event also featured music and children’s activities. Happy St. Patrick’s Day THE

Serving The Township and SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD The Borough since 1959

timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, March 16, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 11-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Brookside Park Plans In Discussion Phase By DEBORAH MADISON of Brookside Park, appeared before Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Recreation Commission at their SCOTCH PLAINS — The chair- meeting to voice their concerns about man of the Scotch Plains Recreation rumors of a proposal to redevelop the Commission, James Walsh, assured a park. A spokesman for the group, group of citizens at Monday night’s Shawnee Path resident Steven meeting that rumors on the proposal McNally, told The Scotch Plains- to redevelop Brookside Park con- Fanwood Times that the residents had tained misinformation. The proposal numerous concerns regarding the fell- was only in a preliminary discussion ing of trees at the 23-acre park. They phase, he stated. had also heard rumors that the town- A group of eight Scotch Plains ship had plans to redevelop the park ‘La ‘le Phadraig Shona Dhuit’ residents, calling themselves Friends in the near future, with additional ballfields and a recreation center. Mr. McNally said that he repre- sented approximately 25 neighbor- BOE OKs Tentative hood residents who had met about four times to discuss the proposed plans to redevelop the park. Mr. McNally provided The Times $67.5 Mil. Budget with a schematic drawing of a pro- By MARIA WOEHR the district for the last four years. posed layout for new ballfields and a Cathy Smith for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “This year there is no guarantee recreation center, which he obtained SAVE BROOKSIDE PARK…More than 100 Scotch Plains residents gathered at Brookside Park on Saturday to protest SCOTCH PLAINS — With word that we will receive this amount of from the township. Brookside Park plans by the township to build a recreation center, artificial turf soccer field, baseball field and parking lot. The township still pending on state aid, the Scotch money,” he explained. lies between Scotch Plains Avenue recreation commission announced Monday that plans are only preliminary at this time. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education If Scotch Plains receives less than and Hetfield Road and runs alongside adopted a tentative 2006-2007 school the anticipated figure, he said the Shawnee Path. Lobbyist Arraigned Today On Stalking budget by a 7-1 vote last Thursday. district would either increase the pro- Lisa McNally told The Times that BOE Business Administrator An- posed school tax levy further or lower residents went to the park and counted thony Del Sordi outlined the the budget increase. over 40 mature trees that had recently Charges of Assemblyman Joe Cryan $67,533,630 budget, which represents “The big cost drivers are salary in- been cut down in an area where the By PAUL J. PEYTON rest was made. Scott Kisch, a former aide to Gov- an increase of $448,942 over last year. creases, benefits and tuition increases commission was proposing to con- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The proposed tax levy of $64,627,481 for out-of-district students,” said Mr. struct new fields. The residents came Ms. Golding appeared before Su- ernor Corzine who is employed by is up $5,964,687 over last year. Del Sordi. “The state would be giving to the meeting looking for some an- ELIZABETH – A woman charged perior Court Judge John Triarsi, who the New Jersey Commerce, Economic The budget factor includes some us money to meet those needs.” swers and information regarding the with stalking State Democratic Com- set bail at $5,000. Mr. O’Leary said Growth & Tourism Commission, “breathing room,” most likely to com- This year’s budget takes $1,184,400 status of the proposed plans, Scotch mittee Chairman, Union County As- Ms. Golding contacted Governor Jon brought the money to Ms. Golding. pensate in case this year there is less into account for maintenance and Plains resident Tim Wagner said. semblyman and county under-sheriff Corzine, who had someone pay her “I reacted as a human being re- state funding, Mr. Del Sordi said. “The projects such as paving the driveway Mr. Walsh told the residents that Joseph Cryan will be arraigned today in bail. Ms. Golding paid the bail and sponding to someone in need. I have maximum amount of money the bud- of Brunner School, improving McGinn those trees were close to the existing State Superior Court in Union County. was released the same day. Ms. a friendly relationship with her fam- get can increase by is 4.04 percent. We School’s rear walkways, and repairing softball field and the decision to re- Executive Assistant Prosecutor Golding worked on Governor ily and she worked on my campaign. could spend an additional $1.5 million the high school’s roof and locker room. move them was for safety reasons Robert O’Leary said Karen Golding, Corzine’s 2000 U.S. Senate campaign. However, in light of my position as but in order to do that we would have In the past, 40 percent of maintenance only. 36, who was arrested at a statehouse- The Westfield Leader and The Scotch governor, I realize this was a mistake, to raise taxes,” Mr. Del Sordi said. projects have been covered by state “After the incident in Westfield (a parking garage on February 6, will Plains-Fanwood Times requested a I did not adequately weigh the impact The total property tax levy is pro- aid, according to Mr. Del Sordi. girl who was struck and killed by a appear before Judge Joan Robinson copy of the police report of the Golding this situation could have on my posi- jected at $64,627,481 with Scotch “We are very frustrated that we falling branch in front of Westfield Gross. Ms. Golding has been charged arrest. Mr. O’Leary responded back in tion as a public official and the fact Plains residents providing 78 percent have not had an increase in state aid in High School), we decided to remove with third-degree burglary and fourth- an e-mail that “police reports are ex- that it could divert attention from the of that sum and Fanwood residents four years,” BOE President Linda trees that were dangerously close to degree stalking, which “covers mul- empt and not public record under important issues facing the state,” the paying 22 percent. Nelson said. “The lack of state aid is the ball field,” Mr. Walsh told Mr. tiple victims,” Mr. O’Leary said. OPRA (Open Public Records Act).” governor said. “The tax impact for the average driving the budget between the two McNally and the other residents. If convicted, she faces five years for He later said in a phone interview that State Republicans pounced on the home in Scotch Plains is $306 per year main issues of routine maintenance When asked about the status of the the burglary charge or a probation and there was no report. “We couldn’t give governor’s decision to pay the bail. and for a Fanwood resident it is $279 and class size.” plans to redevelop the park, Mr. Walsh 18 months on the stalking allegation. that out even if we had one” due to GOP State Chairman Tom Wilson (over last year),” Mr. Del Sordi said. The 2006-2007 budget includes a told the residents that the process to The case is still under investigation. departmental procedure. released the following statement: “This was a difficult budget because 12 percent hike in medical benefits redevelop any park was lengthy and Mr. O’Leary said the stalking Governor Corzine, in a statement, “Jon Corzine’s payment of bail we received no direction from the state and a 10 percent increase in dental involved many years of planning. He charges involved a “series of threat- said he agreed to “loan $5,000 to money for Karen Golding doesn’t just prior to Friday,” Mr. Del Sordi ex- premiums. Money set aside for raises added that the commission has dis- ening letters and phone calls to sev- Karen Golding” to pay her bail. reek of bad judgment and conflicts of plained. He said the district based state to teachers’ salaries will be increased cussed many potential sites for a rec- eral different victims,” including “He agreed to the loan after he interest but raises the specter that Gov- newly sworn head of state Democrat spoke to a law enforcement official ernor Corzine’s actions were intended aid on the $4,116,794 figure given to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 reation center, but that did not mean that they were anywhere near imple- ic Committee, Union County Under- and received assurance she was not a to prevent something more damaging menting a plan. He said that the com- sheriff and State Assemblyman Mr. danger to herself or anyone else,” from coming to light. Why else would FW Council mission has had preliminary discus- Cryan, of Union Township. according to a statement released by a sitting governor bail-out a lobbyist?” sions with the council, but that is as Mr. O’Leary said two detectives the governor’s communications staff. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 far as it has gone. Mr. Walsh said the from the Union County Special Pros- To Introduce Budget layout, designed by the township’s ecutions Unit arrested Ms. Golding noting that additional review and ad- engineering consultants, had to be after she was observed allegedly Council Addresses Vandalism By TED RITTER breaking into Mr. Cryan’s county- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times justments will be necessary before the drawn up before discussions could new spending plan is finalized and even begin, but that the rumors that issued car. He said Union County was FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen adopted sometime this spring. work had already begun was misin- the lead investigative unit due to the On Canterbury Drive Mahr and the borough council will She also said that the borough plans formation. fact at least some of the stalking By FRED T. ROSSI years that she has lived in her home, introduce the proposed municipal to apply for an “extraordinary mu- “We don’t know what is misinfor- charges occurred in the county. He Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood she has never seen a police car in her budget next week, the mayor an- nicipal aid” program in an effort to mation and what isn’t,” Scotch Plains said the state police, who have juris- SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Mar- neighborhood and asked the mayor to nounced during the council’s regular address some of the fiscal challenges resident Ken Lipstein told the com- diction over the statehouse, were con- tin Marks promised a township resi- look into the possibility of using an meeting on Tuesday night. discussed by the mayor and council mission. “People got upset when they tacted afterwards about the arrest. dent that he will meet with the police unmarked police car in an effort to She said the new budget proposal, at the recent budget meetings. These saw the cutting work in progress Steve Jones, a state police spokes- department about acts of vandalism apprehend the vandals. drafted over a series of special budget include increased pension and insur- where soccer fields were intended.” man, said state police have jurisdic- that have occurred recently on a street The mayor told her he would speak meetings held during the past few ance costs, higher utility bills and Mr. Walsh reassured the residents tion over certain state buildings but above Route 22 at the base of the to police officials and said that an months, will be unveiled at a Borough not the parking garage where the ar- expenses incurred as a result of state- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Watchung Reservation. earlier, similar vandalism spree in the Hall meeting on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. mandated programs, among others. At the town council’s meeting on Berwyck Chase neighborhood has “An introduced budget is not a final, “We applied for this (municipal aid Tuesday evening, Canterbury Drive been stopped through police efforts. adopted budget,” said Mayor Mahr, program) two years ago, and we were Fanwood Residents Discuss resident Lorette Burstein spoke to the Councilwoman Paulette Coronato quite successful,” she said. She also council about repeated incidents of told Mrs. Burstein that those respon- SPF BOE Candidates pointed out that the mayor and council vandalism to cars parked on her street. sible for the earlier vandalism were only have the ability to determine about Boro’s Redevelopment Plans She said her family’s cars have been forced to pay restitution to the vic- To Appear in Forum one-fifth of the local tax levy. By DEBORAH MADISON the property’s historical integrity. struck several times and that neigh- tims. SCOTCH PLAINS — Candidates “We will do what we have to do, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The property developers in the re- bors’ cars have also been targeted. In other business, the council voted for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board and that is to work hard for you,” said FANWOOD — The second com- ceiving zone are afforded certain de- Mrs. Burstein said she suspected to renew its participation in the Union of Education will appear at a forum on Mayor Mahr of the difficult process munity visioning session, discussing velopment incentives for purchasing that the vandals enter Canterbury County Sheriff’s S.L.A.P. (Sheriff’s Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the of finalizing the municipal budget. the Transfer of Development Rights the credits. The precise incentives for Drive from Glenside Avenue, drive Labor Assistance Program) initiative, Board Meeting Room in the adminis- In other business, Councilman Jack (TDR) program, was held at Forest each property owner are still being down her street and throw bottles and which makes non-violent offenders trative offices at Evergreen Avenue Molenaar reported that work is near- Road Park’s recreation building last decided on by the borough and the other objects out of car windows be- available to municipalities to perform and Cedar Street in Scotch Plains. ing completion on a South Avenue Thursday night. Office of Smart Growth. fore leaving via Dickens Lane, which jobs such as litter pick-up and light Voters will have an opportunity to Corridor study, which will help to Organized by the Department of Mayor Mahr told The Scotch leads to westbound Route 22. stream clean up. hear candidates’ positions on issues chart the area’s redevelopment. Smart Growth, a division of the New Plains-Fanwood Times that the bor- She told the council that in the four CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and to ask questions. The seven can- He said the next in a series of “vision- Jersey Department of Community ough expects to have those details didates for three seats are: David ing sessions” will be held on March 30 Affairs, in conjunction with the worked out by the summer. Gorbunoff, George Gowen, John at the Forest Road Park complex. “We Fanwood Borough Council, the TDR The proposed redevelopment area Kubie, Linda Nelson (incumbent), want to make sure this is your plan for workshop allowed residents and busi- runs along South Avenue to the south Julius Shapiro, Trip Whitehouse (in- the South Avenue Corridor. We’ve had ness owners to brainstorm ideas re- of the Fanwood Train Station and cumbent) and Betty Anne Woerner some good input (from residents), but garding the redevelopment of the downtown north of Martine Avenue, (incumbent). Thomas Russo is run- we could always use more.” South Avenue corridor. between South and LaGrande Av- ning unopposed for the one-year un- The council also held a first reading A question-and-answer-session re- enue. It does not include the borough’s expired term of former board mem- on an ordinance that would change the garding the implementation of the downtown redevelopment area and it ber Lance Porter. There are no seats borough code to extend domestic part- proposed TDR program was pre- does not include residential proper- up for election in Fanwood this year. ner benefits, including pension benefits sented by Mayor Colleen Mahr and ties on South Avenue. The event, which will be moder- and rights, to municipal employees. consultants from the state’s Office of After a short presentation, the au- ated by former PTA Council Presi- Council President Donna Dolce ex- Smart Growth. dience broke up into small groups to dent Barbara Cronenberger-Meyer, plained that the measure, “mirrors those Consultants for the TDR program discuss their visions for the revital- will begin with a brief statement from being adopted by the state and county.” were paid through a $160,000 grant ization of this area. The participants each candidate. Questions will be A public hearing on this ordinance is from the Office of Smart Growth. made lists of the types of businesses posed by the PTA Council and the set for April 11, at Borough Hall. This was the fifth public presentation and architectural styles they would High School Junior Statesman Asso- The council adopted an emergency- hosted by that office and the borough. like to see developed, as well as those ciation. Time will be allocated to the management resolution that sets up a As explained by professional plan- not wanted. public to ask questions. local version of the National Incident ning consultant Stan Slahetka, TDR Mayor Mahr emphasized that the The school board election and bud- Management System (NIMS). Coun- is the transfer of development poten- TDR program did not include any Debbie Madison for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times get voting will be held on Tuesday, cilman Molenaar said that NIMS tial from one piece of property to plans to invoke eminent domain and FANWOOD’S FUTURE…Fanwood residents review a map of the Fanwood TDR April 18 from 2 to 9 p.m. Information “started out as a homeland security another. A TDR program permits de- that the TDR program was completely (Transfer of Development Rights) map at the March 9 TDR visioning session. At on voting and applications for absen- issue” and requires all first responders velopers, in a receiving zone, to pur- voluntary. right is Borough Councilwoman Joan Wheeler. tee ballots can be obtained from to go through specialized training. chase TDR credits from property Fanwood was one of five munici- www.spfk12.org. Councilman Joseph Higgins, dur- owners in a sending zone. Property palities in New Jersey selected to PAGE INDEX For more information, contact Amy ing a report on recreation and commu- owners in the sending zone agree to participate in the TDR program. It is Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 Carow, PTA Council Vice President nity services, pointed out a concern place development restrictions on the only municipality to consider Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 20 at (908) 889-4918. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 their properties in order to preserve CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, March 16, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Board OKs Subdivision POLICE BLOTTER Near SP-Edison Border By FRED T. ROSSI Tummollilo, co-owners of the building Fanwood merous outstanding warrants. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times housing Alfonzo’s restaurant and the bank Saturday, March 11, Mark W. Parrish, Tuesday, March 7, Abner Thelisma, SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning next door, for a minor subdivision in 37, of Newark was arrested following a 47, was stopped while driving on Route board Monday gave approval to Michael which Mr. Zanfardino would own the motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road and 22 for a cracked windshield and was Buccola and Frank Tussel to purchase two half of the building containing the restau- Mary Lane, which revealed numerous arrested for driving without a license. adjoining lots and create a third lot on which rant and Ms. Tummollilo would own the outstanding warrants. Wednesday, March 8, Steven McIntyre, a home will be built. half that houses the bank. Saturday, March 11, Maurice D. Bodie, 21, of Elizabeth was arrested following a The two existing lots face Raritan Road D. Villane Construction presented se- 22, of Rahway was arrested following a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for an at the corner of Wright Street, and the ries of concept plans for an office building motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road fol- outstanding criminal warrant. third lot, which will front on Wright Street, it proposes to build on South Avenue. lowing a subsequent field investigation Thursday, March 9, Eric S. Hendricks, will take about one-third from each of the Attorney Robert Kraus showed sketches for motor vehicle infractions. 24, of Plainfield was arrested following a existing lots. They are oversized, deep of the proposed development, which will Sunday, March 12, Sheldon P. Johnson, motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for an lots of about 87 feet by more than 300 be located at the corner of South Avenue 55, of Plainfield was arrested following a outstanding warrant in the amount of feet, with houses on each; the new lot will and Jersey Avenue next to the Exxon gas motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road re- $1,253. measure about 160 feet deep and 100 feet station. IT’S A PARADE…County officials, employees and family members march vealed an outstanding body warrant. Thursday, March 9, a resident of Out- wide. Each sketch showed the two-story during the 10th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11 in Sunday, March 12, Celena Puma, 24, look Drive reported that an adult male had The new lot will be situated at the building situated near the property’s north- the Township of Union. of Rahway was arrested on South Avenue rung her doorbell and knocked on the border with Edison. The board decided west corner but had different parking at the intersection of Old South Avenue window next to the door. The victim, who against requiring a sidewalk on Wright schemes. The board said it favored a plan for driving while intoxicated (DWI). was home alone, did not open the door. Street but asked the property buyers to in which the building would be situated Asm. Green Seeks to Abolish Monday, March 13, Kirk B. Nabila, According to the victim, the male then consult with an Edison homeowner who closer to the property line, allowing a 19, of Edison was arrested following a walked up the driveway to the back door. lives next to the property about drainage sixth parking space. The developer will motor vehicle stop on North Avenue at At this time, the victim told police she concerns he raised during the hearing. put together a more detailed site plan Tenure for Chiefs of Police Terrill Road for outstanding warrants. noticed an older model maroon Ford se- The board also gave its approval to before returning to the board for a formal TRENTON — Assembly Deputy which would include the size and popula- Scotch Plains dan parked in the driveway with a white Angelo Zanfardino and his sister, Assunta hearing. Speaker Pro Tempore Jerry Green (LD- tion of a municipality, the size of its Wednesday, March 8, a resident of male in the driver’s seat. The victim re- 21, Plainfield) Tuesday introduced legis- police force, and the local crime rate. Cantebury Drive reported being the vic- ported that the individual who had knocked lation that would make it easier for mu- The commission would conduct a per- tim of criminal mischief. The victim stated on the front door was carrying a rose. She nicipalities to remove police chiefs. formance evaluation of every police chief that his vehicle, which was parked in asked the individual through the window SPF BOE “Our current laws do more to protect at least one year before their respective front of his house, was hit. The incident what he wanted. and serve bad chiefs of police than they do contracts expire. The evaluation would caused damage to his mirror. According to the victim he responded, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to protect and serve the public,” said Asm. assess whether a police chief is satisfacto- Thursday, March 9, a resident of Farley “Someone down the street wanted me to by $100,000 next year. The BOE is in said BOE member Don Parisi. “My ques- Green (D). “Current laws are antiquated, rily managing the routine day-to-day op- Avenue reported being the victim of theft. give you this rose.” The male then dropped negotiations with the Scotch Plains- tion is the cost effectiveness, and we very counterproductive and an impediment eration of a municipal police department, The victim stated that someone removed the rose, entered the vehicle and both Fanwood Education Association. rarely hit the average of 21 to 22 students per when municipalities attempt to deliver bet- implementing the policies of the appro- her purse after she left it on the floor while individuals drove away. He is described Seventeen new teachers will also be class. So we would probably end up closer ter services at less cost to taxpayers.” priate governing authority and comply- shopping at a Park Avenue business. as a white male, in his early 20s, approxi- added next year to cover the projected to 25 throughout the year.” Bill A-2864 would make municipal ing with the rules and regulations estab- Thursday, March 9, a resident of Morse mately six feet tall with an almost shaved increase in enrollments, officials said. “I had the concern that the staffing chiefs of police contractual employees lished for the government of the police Avenue reported that someone entered head. These include eight elementary teachers, was conservative and we might have and create a “Chiefs of Police Perfor- force. Copies of the evaluation would be her house through a window, removing The Chatham Police Department re- four middle school educators, three high- actually underestimated the teacher stu- mance Evaluation Commission” to over- sent to each police chief, who would then several pieces of jewelry. Police are in- ported a burglary on Monday, March 6, in school teachers and two instructors to dent ratio,” BOE member Sasha Slocum see the performance of police chiefs in meet with their municipal appointing au- vestigating the incident. which an older model maroon Ford sedan monitor the resource room. added. New Jersey municipalities. thority to discuss the findings. Sunday, March 12, a resident of Front was witnessed by a neighbor in the vicin- “We will need the extra positions in the “When we met with the demographer Under current law, municipal chiefs of Under the bill, a municipality may Street reported that while he was warm- ity of the crime. The rose was retrieved fall because we expect the fifth grade to we found out that 315 children were born police are tenured employees and can be refuse to renew the contract of a police ing up his vehicle, someone entered the and tagged into evidence, Mountainside have 20 more students than this year and in 2001 and just last year we have had an removed from office only for incapacity, chief if the individual fails to adequately vehicle and drove off. police said. many of the teachers will be used to influx of 175 children. So without these misconduct, or disobedience of the police address deficiencies detailed in an unsat- Sunday, March 12, a student at Union Friday, March 10, James J. Lobello, capacity,” Mr. Del Sordi explained. The teachers, our classes would look more like department’s rules and regulations. isfactory performance evaluation within County Vo-Tech reported that someone 21, of Roselle Park was arrested at a budget does not take into account the 28 to 30 children per teacher,” explained The measure would require munici- one year of that evaluation. removed his IPod from his open locker. Route 22 diner for disorderly conduct and members of the staff that may retire, he Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol palities to hire chiefs of police on a three- The bill also allows municipalities to The IPod is valued at approximately $200. criminal mischief after police received a said. Choye. to-five-year contractual basis. At the end request a performance review of their po- Mountainside report of a fight. According to witnesses, “There is no doubt that reduced class size “I’m very satisfied with this budget. of the contract, the chief would be auto- lice chief within the first year the legislation Wednesday, March 1, a resident of the suspect was tipping over tables and increases the effectiveness of teaching,” The class size is what keeps our schools matically reappointed unless the munici- is enacted into law to determine whether the Deerfield Court reported being the vic- breaking glassware before he was appre- great and property values increasing,” BOE pality decides to renew the contract for a individual is performing satisfactorily. tim of identity theft. The victim told hended. member Craig Nowlin said. different term or the municipality deter- Any chief found to be unsatisfactorily police was notified by his bank that a Sunday, March 12, Curtis J. Hill, 39, of College Student Killed “I applaud that the administration did mines the chief has failed to adequately performing his or her duties would be $25,000 line of credit was attempted to Irvington was arrested for DWI on Route not budget right up to the cap. I think this address deficiencies highlighted in a per- subject to removal from office by the be opened in their name by a someone 22 at Mill Lane after the suspect was As Truck Hits Tree tends to show how the administration is formance evaluation. municipal appointing authority. However, whose address did not match the victim’s. observed by police driving carelessly. By PAUL J. PEYTON The incident is under investigation by Police said officers attempted to pull the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sensitive to property taxes and that we “With virtually no oversight and no the bill is not intended to affect the tenure don’t have to depend on state money,” real threat of repercussion for poor per- rights, which police chiefs may have ac- police. vehicle over. The suspect reportedly tem- SCOTCH PLAINS – A 21-year old Mr. Parisi said. formance, it is easy for even the most crued prior to its enactment. If a chief of Thursday, March 2, Reginald T. porarily pulled over and then immedi- Clark man was killed Saturday morning Cheryl Kiney, a Scotch Plains resident, stalwart chief of police to become lax and police is removed from office, they would Gadsen, 24, of Irvington was arrested ately accelerated back into traffic attempt- when the car he was passenger in struck a expressed her concern about class size complacent upon receiving tenure,” said be able to continue to serve as a member following a motor vehicle stop on Route ing to flee the scene of the motor vehicle tree on the Martine Avenue extension in during the public hearing. “I would like the Asm. Green. “Making police chiefs con- of the police department in a different 22 for numerous outstanding warrants. stop. Scotch Plains. board to adopt a policy that would recom- tractual employees and creating a system position or capacity. Monday, March 6, Stephanie A. According to police, the suspect led Mark Albert Costa, 21, was a passen- mend future boards keep class size to 25 to review their performance ensures that Fairfax, 27, of Linden was stopped for a them on a chase down Route 22 until ger in a vehicle driven by Edward and under.” police departments and the public have Body Found May Be motor vehicle violation and was arrested officers were able to get in front of the Hamilton, 20, of Linden. According to David Gorbunoff, a Scotch Plains resi- effective leaders they can trust.” after it was determined she was operating vehicle. Hill was also charged with elud- Detective Lieutenant Brian Donnelly, Mr. dent and father of three BOE candidate The legislation would create a Chiefs Former SPFHS Grad the vehicle with a suspended driver’s ing arrest, driving with a suspended li- Hamilton’s Dodge pickup truck and an- also attended the meeting. of Police Performance Evaluation Com- By CHRISTIE STORMS license. She was also charged with nu- cense and outstanding warrants. other vehicle sideswiped each other, while “I was very impressed. I think they mission in the state Division of Criminal Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times traveling on the roadway around noon. have come up with a very balanced bud- Justice that would consist of 12 members. FANWOOD — A body discovered in Mr. Hamilton’s truck veered off the road, get that meets the needs of the commu- It would adopt rules and regulations the cab of a semi-tractor trailer truck that striking a tree in a wooded area of Martine nity,” he said. concerning performance evaluations, had been submerged in a canal near South Golding Avenue. The BOE will present the 2006-2007 Bay, Florida may be that of 35-year-old CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Lt. Donnelly told The Scotch Plains- school budget at a public hearing on Tues- Ken Conceicao, who had formerly re- The governor, who is divorced, has said township, which wanted to buy the six- Fanwood Times that the truck struck day, March 28 at 8 p.m. at the Scotch sided in Fanwood and attended Scotch he never had a romantic relationship with acre property to build townhouses. The the tree on the passenger side where Plains- Fanwood Board of Education. The FW Council Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS). Ms. Golding. He also told the Star-Ledger township committee’s repeal in December Costa was sitting. He was pronounced school tax levy will go before voters on According to Sergeant Eric Lawrence he was unaware when paying the bail that of an ordinance necessary for the construc- dead at the scene. Mr. Hamilton was Tuesday, April 18. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the Boca Raton Police Department, Assemblyman Cryan was the alleged vic- tion killed the project, according to The transported to Robert Wood Johnson regarding some of the new recreation pro- Mr. Conceicao had been delivering mulch tim. Star-Ledger. University Hospital in New Brunswick grams being offered this spring at the For- to an Okeelanta sugar processing plant The niece of former Assemblyman Harry A warehouse on the Magee Avenue with facial injuries. He has since been est Road Park facility. when his 2001 Red Mack tractor went McEnroe, Ms. Golding worked as the di- property was destroyed by fire last Friday. released. FW TDR “We have nine new programs being into the water. Police reportedly believe rector of government relations for Pruden- Fire officials have said the blaze was likely “He (Costa) was pinned in the car. He offered; we just need people to sign up for that as the truck was making a turn, the tial Financial in Newark. She had worked arson, according to the Ledger. had to be cut out of it by our fire depart- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 them,” he said. back trailer fell into the canal first and for Liberty Mutual prior to that, according Mr. Segal accused Mr. Cryan with ac- ment,” Lt. Donnelly said. Mr. Higgins said the courses range then took the cab with it. to Maplewood’s Columbia High School cepting a $2,000 donation, which was never A backseat passenger, Anthony implementing the TDR plan to preserve from digital photography to a “mad scien- When Mr. Conceicao was reported alumni directory, of which she graduated reported on campaign finance reports. State Branhan, 22, of Rahway, remained hos- an historic district. The other four mu- tist” program for kids. Residents can con- missing by girlfriend Melissa Glick of in 1987. She has a bachelor’s degree from Attorney General Zulima Farber has pitalized on Tuesday at Robert Wood nicipalities are utilizing the TDR pro- tact the recreation department at borough South Plainfield on January 20, police Scranton University. Formerly of South cleared Mr. Cryan of the charge. Governor Johnson with “various fractures,” said Lt. gram to preserve open space and farm- hall for details. had originally conducted a search of the Orange, she now resides in West Orange. Corzine held up Mr. Cryan’s appointment Donnelly. The Scotch Plains and Clark lands. The borough’s Volunteer of the Month, area but to no avail. The Union County Republican Com- as state Democratic chairman until a deci- rescue squads transported the victims to Mayor Mahr explained to the audience Pamela Sayles, was also honored at Tuesday “The canal waters are pretty dark, and mittee filed an OPRA request March 8 sion was reached on the allegation. the hospital. that the TDR program could offer the night’s meeting. Ms. Sayles chairs the recre- the entire truck was submerged,” Sgt. with the county “regarding usage of cer- Detective Lieutenant Donnelly said Mr. borough many benefits, while preventing ation commission and serves on the Fanny Lawrence said. “We couldn’t see it by tain county vehicles. Specifically, the probe Township to Hold Leaf, Hamilton was driving northbound when unwanted devaluations of borough prop- Wood Day committee, among other local helicopter, and we had no idea it had even will center on vehicles controlled and op- the two vehicles sideswiped each other, erties and neighborhoods. She said that activities, including designing most of the gone off a bridge.” erated by the Union County Sheriff’s Of- Gumball Collection touching side mirrors. Police are investi- several historical properties have already posters advertising special events in town. Sgt. Lawrence said the submerged truck fice.” SCOTCH PLAINS— Leaves and gating to determine why the truck swerved been demolished because the borough Ms. Sayles was presented with a framed was discovered last week when South “While GOP State Chairman Tom Wil- gumballs will be collected in Scotch Plains off the road. did not have any protections preventing drawing of Fanwood’s historic train station. Florida Water Management District em- son is asking questions into why Governor beginning Monday, April 17. Residents “We are still in the process of review- this in place. “Volunteerism has been a good thing for ployees were using a backhoe to do some Corzine would pay bail for the person who should place all material at the curb, not in ing the (Hamilton’ vehicle) and inter- A final community visioning session is my family; people should try it,” said Ms. maintenance work at the canal and struck broke into Cryan’s car, the Union County bags. Residents are also asked not to park viewing witnesses,” said Lt. Donnelly. planned for Thursday, March 30, which Sayles. “It makes Fanwood a better place.” the truck accidentally. When the truck GOP is wondering why Cryan had a Union vehicles in the street that week so that the “At this point, we are not going to rule will be held at the Forest Road Park was pulled out of the canal, a male body County vehicle in Trenton in the first place,” service can be managed efficiently and anything out.” Recreation Building on Forest Road at was discovered in the cab. GOP Chairman Phil Morin said. safely. He said while speed might have been a 7:30 p.m. “We are still waiting on a dental record In statement released Friday, Sheriff Leaves should be free of debris such as factor, police are still investigating the More information about the TDR pro- SP Council match,” Sgt. Lawrence said. Ralph Froehlich said undersheriffs, as sec- branches, rocks, stumps, etc. These items accident. gram can be found on the borough’s web According to SPFHS guidance secre- ond in command to the sheriff, are issued can cause serious equipment damage and Mr. Costa was a junior at Montclair site at: www.visitFanwood.com. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tary Carol Liscinsky, Mr. Conceicao at- county cars. He noted as a law enforce- slow the program. Residents should also State University where he was class presi- Mayor Mahr told The Times that rep- The program, in which Scotch Plains tended the high school from September ment agency, officials in the department be sure to leave space near the curbline dent and a member of the track-and-field resentatives planned on reaching out to participates in a shared arrangement with 1986 through April 1988. He was report- need to be available 24 hours, seven days for water to flow to sewer basins. and swimming teams. He was a 2002 property owners along the South Av- Westfield and Clark, will cost the town edly a resident of South Plainfield at the a week for emergencies. The collection is only for leaves and graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High enue corridor to include them in the $13,276, which will pay for county law time of the accident. The Leader and The Times has filed a gumballs. Branches and tree parts should School in Clark. planning and implementation of the pro- enforcement officers who accompany the request for a copy of the county’s policy on not be put out until the township’s spring A funeral service will be held today, gram. She and the consultants also plan individuals working in the program. Un- the issuance of county cars. The sheriff’s clean-up in June. March 16, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Agnes Ro- on going door-to-door to discuss the der the year-long agreement, the program office, for which Mr. Cryan is employed, man Catholic Church in Clark, located at program with individual property own- will provide a sheriff’s officer and, accord- Brookside is not included in the policy because it is a Library Book Sale 803 Raritan Road. ers. ing to Township Manager Thomas Atkins, law enforcement agency, a county spokes- eight to 18 S.L.A.P. workers for two-week CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 man said. Today To Saturday periods for 17 weeks during the year. that a plan of this magnitude, one that A Union resident blamed Mr. Cryan for SCOTCH PLAINS – Thousands of The council also approved a resolution was considering several new ball-fields, stopping a deal to sell an industrial tract of used books, many of them like new, will Mountainside/Scotch Plains authorizing an additional payment of and a 40,000 square foot recreation cen- land in Union to the township. Carl Segal be offered for sale at bargain prices today about $8,070 to Wildlife Management ter, would entail notifying residents reportedly had battled for years with the through Saturday, March 16 to 18, at the Services (WMS) for the service it pro- within a 200-foot radius of public hear- Scotch Plains Public Library, located at vided in last month’s deer reduction ef- ings before the plan progressed. He said Casino Night March 31, 1927 Bartle Avenue. fort in the Ashbrook Reservation. that public input and concerns would be In addition to books, the sale also will WMS performed preparatory work last carefully considered. Frazee House Benefit feature hundreds of videos, books-on- year in anticipation of the program and, last Mr. Walsh said that he understood their SCOTCH PLAINS — The Fanwood- tape, compact disks and audiotapes. A month, removed more deer from the reser- wishes to maintain the park as a natural- Scotch Plains Rotary Club will host a selection of practically new DVDs will be vation than what had been authorized last istic setting, but there were a great num- Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, March available. year. Mr. Atkins said that half of the $13,800 ber of township residents who wanted 31, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s books will range in price cost would be paid by Union County. more ball-fields and a recreation center. Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club, from 25 cents to $3. Pocketbook-size Police Chief Brian Mahoney announced Mr. Lipstein told the commission, “We located at 1607 Shackamaxon Drive off paperbacks will cost 50 cents each, while the promotions of Brian Donnelly and understand the need for ball fields; but Lamberts Mill Road in Scotch Plains. large paperbacks will be 75 cents to $1. Paul Belford to the rank of lieutenant. Brookside Park, as it exists now, also The cost is $65 per person and includes Hardcover books will be $1.50 each. Ad- Lieutenant Donnelly initially served with fulfills a need. If you add more fields, you a buffet dinner and $100 of casino play- ditionally, an assortment of “coffee table” the township police department from will be taking something very valuable money. Following the casino games, there books will be available from $2 to $5. 1988-1993 before leaving to join the away from the community,” he said. will be a Tricky Tray drawing with great There will be pre-sorted book catego- prosecutor’s offices in Somerset County The commission and the residents prizes. Those wishing to be sponsors of ries including cookbooks, gardening, and Union County. had a lengthy discussion about the dif- Tricky Tray prizes should contact the health, parenting, poetry, crafts, classics He rejoined the local department in ference between ball-fields and natu- Rotary Club. and sports, among others. Dealers are 1999 and was promoted to sergeant in ral parks. Fieldcrest Avenue resident Funds are being raised to preserve the welcome. 2004. Lieutenant Belford began his law Barbara Timko said she had seen nu- 18th-century Frazee House. The historic Sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Immaculate contemporary home with magnificent panoramic enforcement career with the Union County merous fields that were astro-turfed farmhouse at the corner of Raritan and today, Thursday, March 16; 9 a.m. to 4 Department of Corrections in 1994 and and then fenced off and locked up, Terrill roads in Scotch Plains was the set- p.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 17, and 9 views from Manhattan to the Atlantic Highlands. Main level joined the Scotch Plains Police Depart- depriving the public access. ting of an encounter after the Battle of the a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. A features master suite with marble bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, ment the following year. He was pro- Mr. Walsh explained to the residents Short Hills in June 1777. British Generals $5 bag sale will be held throughout the great closet space and two 8-foot sliders to expansive deck. moted to sergeant in 2004. that the idea for a 40,000-square-foot rec- Cornwallis and Howe asked Aunt Betty day on Saturday. In addition, Sergeant Dennis Murphy reation center came from the wishes ex- Frazee for some of the bread she was Powder room with marble top. Vaulted ceilings in the living has been assigned to the Detective and pressed to the commission by two senior baking. As the story of the confrontation Ferguson to Set Up room, dining room, and new kitchen with granite tops, gas Investigative Bureau. citizens organizations in town. There was goes, Aunt Betty replied, “I give this bread fireplace, center-island and hardwood floors. High hat and track The council passed a resolution nam- also a need for more indoor gym facilities in fear and not in love.” Mobile Office In SP ing John Kovalcik, Connie Klock and Jim for many of the commission’s programs. The farmhouse and property was home SCOTCH PLAINS – Staff members lighting throughout. Three additional bedrooms and two Malfetti to the local Ethics Review Board Mr. Walsh ended with an “oath” to the to the Terry Lou Zoo from the 1940’s to the of Rep. Mike Ferguson, (R, 7th), will bathrooms on lower level with outdoor hot tub. Office and family for five-year terms. The council also hon- residents that no development plans would 1990’s. The zoo was a popular recreational host a mobile office stop today at the room on upper level. Central air and vacuum with oversized ored Julie Robenhymer, who is Miss New progress without first notifying and in- attraction for children and home to exotic Scotch Plains Municipal Building to meet Jersey for 2005-2006. cluding the neighborhood residents in and celebrated performing animals. with area residents and assist them with two-car garage and much more. All just 2 miles from downtown Mayor Marks issued a proclamation discussions. He said their input would be For further information about the Ca- any questions they have with federal Westfield overlooking the Watchung Reservation. declaring March 15 as Julie Robenhymer given consideration and he felt a compro- sino Night fundraiser and the Frazee agencies. Day in Scotch Plains, and Ms. mise could be reached. House Committee, please contact Patricia The hours will be from noon to 3 p.m. Robenhymer spoke briefly about some of Mr. McNally told The Times that the Plante at (908) 233-2162, or Denise at the municipal building, located at 430 Call 908-789-8632 her activities. The mayor issued another citizens group felt reassured the Brookside Hughes at (908) 490-0742. Park Avenue. proclamation declaring this week as Girl plans were only in a preliminary discus- To help preserve the historic Frazee Rep. Ferguson’s staffers will meet with $949,000 • By Owner Scout Week, and several members of sion stage. He said they would continue to House, please send your donations by residents to discuss the constituent ser- Troop 352 from McGinn School led the monitor the situation and keep in touch check payable to FSP Rotary Frazee House vices Congressman Ferguson’s office council in the pledge to the flag. with the recreation commission. Inc., P.O. Box 426, Fanwood, NJ 07023. provides. Page 2 Thursday, March 16, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WHS Graduate Provides Open Space Trust Fund a Medical Care in Thailand Success for Union County By CHRISTIE STORMS supplies, Dr. Wojcik cited many dif- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ferences between operating there and WESTFIELD — While plastic sur- in the United States. gery often brings to mind cosmetic Because follow-up exams to re- As you may have read, Union County is “Preserve Union County.” It has nips and tucks, former Westfield resi- move stitches a week or two after is preserving 14 acres of open space in provided $1 million to preserve such dent Dr. Randolph Wojcik recently operations weren’t possible, doctors Clark, preventing the property from historic treasures as the Caldwell spent time in Thailand performing had to use sutures that dissolve, which being developed for housing. Parsonage in Union, the Littel-Lord crucial operations that will forever Dr. Wojcik said could sometimes jeop- We are able to purchase the land House in Berkeley Heights, the Crane change poor, disabled and handi- ardize surgeries. thanks to the Union County Open Phillips House in Cranford, and the capped children’s lives. There were limited quantities of Space, Recreation and Historic Pres- Nitschke House in Kenilworth. Currently the chief resident in plas- equipment, surgical instruments and ervation Trust Fund, which was over- Springfield, Winfield, and other tic and reconstructive surgery at suture to the point that some opera- whelmingly approved in November towns throughout the county have Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, tions had to be tailored accordingly. 2000 by Union County voters. improved neighborhoods and parks Courtesy of Dr. Randy Wojcik Pa., Dr. Wojcik teamed up with Heal- And while some of the U.S. nurses ON A MISSION…Dr. Randy Wojcik, a 1989 Westfield High School graduate, The Trust Fund’s initial goal was to by taking up the Trust Fund on its ing the Children Midlantic, Inc. were Thai and helped with the lan- evaluates a child’s cleft palate with the assistance of a Thai nurse during the initial preserve 100 acres of public open offer of matching tree-for-tree (HTC), which has provided free medi- guage barrier, communication re- screening of Healing the Children’s surgical mission in Thailand. space in 20 years. I am happy to plantings. So far this “Greening Union cal care to thousands in their home- mained difficult. report that we have already preserved County” program has put up $268,000 lands since 1988. “Some of their native Thai doctors 146 acres in just five years. for 2,356 new trees. Traveling to third world countries scrubbed in with us, and you have to Westfield Rescue Squad’s The Clark property was an unused Although the Trust Fund has isn’t new to Dr. Wojcik, who gradu- be able to ask for an instrument or portion of Hazlewood Cemetery, one touched every corner of Union ated Westfield High School in 1989 suture when you’re operating,” Dr. of the township’s last large undevel- County, some have suggested termi- and attended Dartmouth College in Wojcik said. “You wanted to make Drive Enters Second Week oped tracts. Other Trust Fund pur- nating it early. New Hampshire. He has additionally sure there were no mistakes, and you WESTFIELD — The Westfield fund drive. The squad needs chases include sensitive environmen- But you can’t put a price tag on studied abroad and attended St. didn’t want to offend or step on any Rescue Squad’s (WRS) 2006 fund everyone’s help with a contribution tal parcels in Summit; Peterson’s Farm land preservation. Every acre we save George’s University School of Medi- toes either. We just tried to teach them drive is entering its second week. or volunteering of time for the squad in Plainfield, which is still an operat- is precious to the people who live and cine in Grenada, West Indies. what we know.” Reid Edles, squad vice-president to continue providing emergency ing farm; and a former farmstead in work in Union County, now and in Dr. Wojcik recently took the 17- However, communicating with the and the officer in charge of the 2006 medical services. The WRS provides Scotch Plains. the future. hour flight from New York City to children and their parents proved to fund drive, said, “March kicked off a first-class service, 24 hours a day, The Esposito Farm, a former farm- By welcoming Trust Fund pro- Bangkok with a 28-member team be easier. Dr. Wojcik said the look of the one time of the year that the squad seven days a week. It has done so for stead in Clark, was purchased in 2002. grams into their communities, people made up of surgeons, anesthesiolo- gratitude and appreciation on their looks to all Westfielders to donate the past 55 years. It will be fully rehabilitated for active are sending a clear message. The Trust gists, nurses, and administrators from, faces was “tremendous.” money to provide for the operation of The WRS is an all-volunteer orga- recreation including baseball, soc- Fund should continue its 20-year New Jersey, New York, Pennsylva- “You can’t really communicate, but the rescue squad. The squad receives nization. Tax-deductible contributions cer, tennis, and skateboarding, with a mission to enhance recreational op- nia, Georgia and California. you both knew what the other was no tax funds and relies solely on the can be made to: The Westfield Volun- playground and a walking trail, too. portunities for children and adults in Their mission involved perform- saying,” Dr. Wojcik said. “The par- people who contribute to the annual teer Rescue Squad, 335 Watterson We anticipate breaking ground on the Union County, improve our quality ing surgeries for cleft lips/palates that ents kept bowing over and over to say Street, Westfield 07090. For more in- project by summer and completing it of life, and preserve our unique heri- can interfere with speech and feeding thank you, and we almost wanted to Bramnick Seeks Audit formation, please call (908) 233-2500. in 2007. tage as a cradle of American history. as well as congenital hand and foot say, ‘Please stop.’ I was just so happy In my annual address, I also an- anomalies and burn reconstruction. to be able to help them.” Of State Trust Funds County GOP Women nounced that the Trust Fund is work- Clothing Donation Bill During a phone interview with The The most difficult part of the mis- WESTFIELD — Assemblyman ing to acquire the 150-acre Clark Westfield Leader and The Times of sion for Dr. Wojcik was the fact that Jon Bramnick, District 21, is intro- Set Seminar Date Reservoir. It will be restored to its Sponsored by Scutari Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Dr. Wojcik he wasn’t going to see the patients ducing legislation that would require CRANFORD — The Union natural beauty, and we are looking at TRENTON - The Senate approved recalled screening patients on his first again. the State to have independent audits County Republican Women in con- enhancing public access with a walk- on Monday Bill S-597 sponsored by day in Thailand. “I wish I could’ve gotten to follow of any state government fund that junction with the Cranford Republi- ing path, fishing and observation piers, Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Linden) to “You were basically looking at over up and make sure that they were all exceeds $100 million. can Committee invite county GOP and a research dock. require charitable organizations that 400 kids all in one room, and you right,” Dr. Wojcik said. “But you just “In the private sector, a shareholder residents to a seminar on Thursday, Land preservation is just one part of place clothing bins in public places to couldn’t even walk between them,” had to do the surgeries and set them is entitled to an outside review of the April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hansen House the Trust Fund. In 2002 the Fund also post disclosure information to dis- Dr. Wojcik said. “Some had to hitch free.” financial operations of the company. located at 38 Springfield Avenue in supported “Green the Streets,” which courage profiteers. or ride bikes to get there. The Prime After nine long days in Thailand, In the public sector, no such review Cranford. The program, entitled gave $1.7 million to help create and “Profit organizations, claiming to Minister also flew 30 kids up from Dr. Wojcik returned to his wife, Amy, exists. For example, the public was “Campaigning with the Pros,” will improve urban parks. The projects in- be owned by charities, have started the southern most province near where whom he met when they attended unaware of the mismanagement of discuss how individuals can pursue cluded Hillside’s Liberty Square, the collecting for the needy. These groups the tsunami hit.” Westfield High School together, and the School Construction Fund until it elected office, volunteer on a cam- Magnolia Avenue Playground in Eliza- then sell the clothing, donate a small The first order of business was the their two children in Pennsylvania. was too late. Every year, the governor paign and “brush-up” on skills. beth, and Riverside Park in Rahway. portion to charity, and keep the rest. difficult task of prioritizing those who Already board certified, he is cur- provides a budget address to the leg- Setting up a campaign organiza- The trust fund has also provided The public has the right to know if needed operations immediately, those rently completing his residency at islature. The past budget addresses tion, what to look for in a campaign $1.76 million for the popular “Field their charitable contributions will who would receive surgery if time Lehigh Valley Hospital. never discussed the ongoing misman- manager, financial management, and of Dreams” program, which has actually be going to companies look- was left, and those who had to be When asked if he would work with agement in the school construction developing a winning campaign helped 19 towns refurbish athletic ing to make a buck. Posting informa- turned away. HTC in the future, he said he would fund. The governor probably never strategy are some of the topics to be fields, like Sylvester Land Memorial tion on donation bins gives our citi- “Anything we could operate on, we love the opportunity to participate was aware of the extent of the prob- covered by noted Republican strate- Field in Roselle, Aldene Park in zens the opportunity to select what did,” Dr. Wojcik explained. “But some again. lem because all reviews are internal.” gists. Featured speakers are Susan Roselle Park, and the Memorial Park organizations they would like to help,” needed equipment that wasn’t avail- “There’s no question that an expe- states Asm. Bramnick. Jester from The Campaign Company Complex in Linden. Sen. Scutari said. able to us, and some needed surgeries rience like this changes you,” Dr. The audit shall include unan- and Candace Straight, investment The “Kids Recreation Trust Fund” If becoming law, the bill would that would need to be staged over a Wojcik said. “You just see how the nounced performance reviews where banker and fundraiser. They will is a part of the trust fund that has been require organizations to post the longer period of time.” trivial things that we dwell on in the the persons working and managing share their experiences as campaign eagerly embraced by all 21 towns. organization’s name, phone and ad- The team screened 460 people and U.S. can be so unimportant in coun- the fund will have a CPA representa- planners and managers, fundraisers The Kids Fund has disbursed $2 mil- dress; other organizations that ser- ultimately performed 229 operations tries where they don’t own anything tive appear unannounced to review and media gurus. lion for children’s athletic scholar- vice, maintain and collects clothing on 178 patients at Khon Kaen Hospi- but a pillow and a cot. It makes you the efficiency of the personnel man- This free program is open to Re- ships and equipment countywide, and from the bin; State registration num- tal in northeastern Thailand. appreciate what you have here.” aging the department publican residents of Union County. for field lights in Westfield, Union, ber and statement of the charitable And while HTC reportedly pro- Upon completion of his medical The CPA firm shall be selected by For more information about the event, Mountainside, New Providence, purpose. vided a generous amount of medical training in Pennsylvania, Dr. Wojcik two Democrats and two Republicans, please contact the Union County Re- Garwood, Summit, and Scotch Plains/ Violators would be subject to up to said he hopes to one day practice the majority and minority leaders of publican Women, P. Kelly Hatfield, Fanwood. $10,000 in fines for the first violation Vote April 18 medicine in Westfield, where his par- both houses. 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Eric Munoz - Summit holder board last Thursday night ap- said, “I’m concerned about pedestri- proved an easement for Kean Univer- ans.” She and other board members sity to build an access roadway expressed concern about students Kean, Munoz Oppose FAA through Elizabeth River Park for the crossing Morris Avenue. purposes of linking Kean’s main cam- “We can’t prevent anyone from pus in Union and east campus in crossing Morris Avenue,” said Mr. Airspace Redesign Proposal neighboring Hillside. The university Connelly. Kean officials, however, WESTFIELD — Representatives not if it conflicts with the needs and has received approval from Liberty said the access link roadway is aimed from the 21st Legislative District are wants of the communities who will Hall Museum to access its property at reducing both vehicular and pedes- appealing to federal officials to re- be most affected.” and needs state approval to build a trian traffic near the campus. consider the Federal Aviation “I am also troubled that the FAA is bridge over the river. Some 3,000 students signed a peti- MERCURY RISING…Blue Mercury, a luxury apothecary and spa located at 82 Administration’s (FAA) New York/ pursuing projects that may have a The university will use the road- tion supporting the $1 million project Elm Street in Westfield, celebrates its recent grand opening. In attendance, from New Jersey/Philadelphia Metropoli- substantial effect on the environment,” way for a shuttle service, which will which was presented to the board. left to right, are Tom Rich, Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) Economic tan Airspace Redesign proposal. Assemblyman Munoz added. “These operate from 8 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. Prior to voting on the easement, Development Chair, Allison O’Hara, Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Senator Kean is a prime sponsor environmental concerns could cost weekdays, said Philip Connelly, vice board members told Kean officials to (WACC) President, Hal Narotzky, WACC Board Member, Sherry Cronin, DWC of Senate Joint Resolution 34 (SJR the state as much as $2.5 billion. president of administration and fi- do a better job of communicating Executive Director, Diane Barabas, DWC Board Member and Mayor Andy 34) and Assemblyman Munoz is a While I recognize there are economic nance at the university. At peak times, with the township. Skibitsky with Bianca Grande and Jennifer Lomiky of Blue Mercury. prime sponsor of Assembly Joint benefits associated with additional two vans will run simultaneously. A The university must now receive Resolution 88 (AJR 88), which me- flight service, it should not be at the bridge will be constructed over the apprival for a permit from from the WF BOE Candidate Jane Clancy morializes Congress to oppose the cost of the quality of life for our river, which will include a pedestrian state Department of Envirinmental Pro- FAA’s recommendation set forth residents.” pathway for park users. tection for waterway encroachment. Making Careful, Responsible Decisions in the draft environmental impact AJR-88 was passed by the As- The east campus on North Avenue, In other business the board intro- I have lived in Westfield with my Tamaques PTO board, chaired the St. statement issued on December 20, sembly on March 2 by a vote of 69- located several blocks from the main duced a $6.5 million bond ordinance husband, Bob, a native Westfielder, Helen’s Cub Scouts, co-produced the 2005. 2-5. SJR-34 has been introduced Morris Avenue campus, was pur- to fund the purchase 14 acres of unde- for 21 years. We have seven children, Tamaques Variety Show, co-chaired “What I find disturbing,” Sen. Kean and referred to the senate transpor- chased from Pingry School in 1981. veloped land from Hazelwood Cem- two who have graduated from the Tamaques Community Service, said, “is that in 2001 the FAA deter- tation committee where it awaits The campus is being renovated to etery in Clark. The public hearing Westfield High School, a sophomore and chaired the After School Enrich- mined that aircraft noise pollution review. accommodate the graduate school, and adoption vote by the board is at the high school, an eighth grader ment program. I am a Girl Scout was the strongest and most wide- “The assembly has already over- undergraduate programs in occupa- scheduled for Thursday, March 30. and sixth grader at Edison, and a third leader, and a religious education spread concern raised by the public. whelmingly passed AJR 88 reflect- tional therapy, physical therapy and The cost of the purchase will be paid grader and first grader at Tamaques teacher. I am also on the board of my Now, four years later, they ignore this ing the collective consent of the lower psychology, as well as practice facili- out of the county’s open space fund. School. swim club and am currently serving study and develop a redesign project house on this very important issue,” ties for student athletes. Jerry Goldman of Elizabeth ques- I attended Keene State College in on the board of education’s (BOE) that would substantially increase Sen. Kean said. “I strongly urge the Area residents, students, faculty tioned whether the county had sought New Hampshire, and Kean Univer- Citizens Advisory Committee. noise pollution for as many as 330,000 FAA to craft a new design plan that and Kean officials attended the stand- an installment payment plan rather sity in New Jersey where I received I believe, that with my over 20 years residents. I understand and am sup- adequately addresses safety and se- ing-room only hour-long hearing. than bonding, which he said increases my certification in Early Childhood of experience as a parent and an edu- portive of the need to improve the curity measures coupled with eco- Following the hearing, the board voted the county’s debt. Education. I have taught at the Pres- cator in Westfield, I could make valu- efficiency of our airspace, however nomic and societal benefits.” 7-1-1 to approve the easement in re- Mr. Devanney said the purchase price byterian Nursery School in Westfield able contributions to the BOE. I would turn for acquisition of parcel of land negotiated was “below our appraised for 20 years and am presently an be committed to the town to make in Hillside from the university. value (for the parcel) significantly.” He assistant kindergarten teacher there. I careful, responsible decisions concern- Union Mayor Peter Capodice, area said installment payments would have stay current in education by frequently ing the education of our children. DEEGAN residents and Freeholder Deborah cost the county more money. attending professional workshops. We are very fortunate to live in an Scanlon of Union, who voted against Garwood resident Bruce Paterson, I have been involved in the Westfield exceptional town with extremely dedi- the easement, opposed the project. Free- in commenting on the use of a county community and Westfield school sys- cated citizens and it would be an honor holder Angel Estrada abstained, citing car by Undersheriff and State Assem- tem since 1987.I have served on the to serve the community on the BOE. a conflict. Freeholder Scanlon said the blyman Joseph Cryan of Union, said lack of a traffic engineering report for he didn’t belief Mr. Cryan should be WF BOE Candidate Doug Stokes ROOFING the project, “gives me pause in terms of using a county car when traveling to voting in favor of the project.” Trenton on state business. Send Questions, Ideas and Concerns She said the property to be used for “I seriously think you ought to have COMPANY access road would have been “an ideal a talk with him (about usage of county WESTFIELD — Doug Stokes of location” for the planned county cars),” Mr. Paterson said. Assembly- Westfield is seeking election to the children’s museum. She was con- man Cryan’s county car was broken town’s board of education (BOE). cerned that Kean’s plans for the ac- into on February 6 by lobbyist Karen I was recently conversing with col- cess road might have caused those Golding, who allegedly stalked him. leagues who were asking me why I 908-322-6405 plans to be scrapped. “It doesn’t sit The board also approved a resolu- am running for the Westfield BOE, well with me,” she said. tion opposing the Federal Aviation since my entire day is already spent County Manager George Devanney Administration’s (FAA) proposal to on the day-to-day operations of work- said the Liberty Hall Museum prop- redesign airspace. A county air traffic ing in a school system with children, Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs erty was no longer under consider- noise committee has said the rede- teachers, parents, administrators. ation for the children’s museum. Lib- sign has said the plan could impact I simply replied, “that is the very erty Hall is the former home of the some 300,000 county residents. The reason I am running for the Westfield Repairs • Gutters Kean and Livingston families. FAA will hold a public hearing on its BOE.” Mayor Capodice said the shuttle proposals this Tuesday, March 21 Residents are encouraged to send Free Estimates • Fully Insured service would “adversely affect the from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn any questions, ideas and concerns to township.” He also criticized the uni- in Springfield. me at [email protected]. Doug Stokes versity for not communicating effec- tively with the township on the project. “I vow to the residents of Union that we will do everything to stop this,” he told the freeholders. 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There were no Diction Deception Member of: Member of: ing a two-year assignment with the Peace grinning politicians riding in on the Below are four arcane words, each with New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Corps in Thailand. She is writing first- crest of the wave. There were no secret National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association four definitions – only one is correct. The hand accounts of her experiences in this intentions. It was a black and white others are made up. Are you sharp enough Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association column for The Westfield Leader and issue. We were left with victims and the Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Her only spaces remaining were reserved If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 first column appeared in the February for heroes. There was no one to blame. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 16 edition. It was perfect. It was easy. And what vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 ***** I’d always conclude, a beer or two in on you get all four – You must have a lot of I visited the town I will be living in those snowy college nights last year, is free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at last week. “This is where they stored how guilty we are feeling as Ameri- All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 many of the bodies,” a co-worker said cans. How much we have been feigning come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. out of nowhere, pointing to a temple. to do something that, unlike just about Deception. “There was a tsunami here last year. everything else that is going on in the Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Did you hear about it?” world, is clearly the right thing to do. 1. Succor – Aid or assist ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Last year, one of my favorite rants My friends told me to shut up a lot. 2. Oneiroscopist – One who interprets Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo involved the tsunami in Southeast Asia. Sometimes I did, sometimes I didn’t. It dreams COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION I don’t know why it got to me so much, pretty much depended on the amount of 3. Sudor – Sweat or perspiration Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly why I became so passionate. There was beer. 4. Wynkernel – The European water EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS something about it that I saw as truly Now, a year later I find myself living hen Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin unjust. And the more I thought about it in Thailand. Before I left people would TAMPOON JOURNALIST SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES the more it annoyed me. ask if I was going to help with the 1. A plug, such as in barrels One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 I’m not talking about the tsunami tsunami. I’d quickly say no — I’m 2. A slipper itself or the loss of life. I mean, obvi- probably going to live in the north where 3. A marsh or swamp ously, that was horrible but that’s not the poorest people live and I’ll have 4. A wax candle what got me. It was the outpouring nothing to do with it. HYLOBATES Happy St. Patrick’s Day: In Fact afterwards. It was the constant news I was wrong. I have been chosen to 1. Having many legs, such as with coverage. It was the enormous relief work in the south, in the province that centipedes efforts. All those humanitarian groups has the highest death toll as a matter of 2. A whirlwind; a firework that rises that came out of nowhere. It was Bill fact. Over 6,000 people died. It is more with a spiral motion Clinton and former President Bush tell- 3. Afflicted with gout And Fantasy, When All are Irish than half the people who died in the 4. A genus of apes including the gib- ing the country to donate. It was all country. I was not expecting this. bons Tomorrow, everyone’s Irish. We’ll be ‘puttin’ on the shamrock to explain the trilogy. He became fluent in the those actors pretending to be humani- I was not expecting to learn how to INFIBULATION green and ‘lovin’ it. “The Wearing of the Green” also Irish language and knowledgeable in druidism. tarians. It felt like a trend. And it began spot signs of posttraumatic stress in my 1. Humiliation; shame; falling from symbolizes the birth of springtime. Irish legend states From his work in France, he became a bishop in 432 to make me uncomfortable. students. I was not expecting to learn grace that green clothes attract faeries and aid crops. Celebra- and Pope Celestine conferred him with the name Maybe it was just bad timing for me. whether it is riskier to run during the 2. An intestinal infestation causing se- tion of St. Patrick’s Day is just fun for most with little “Patercius,” two Latin words “pater civium” meaning More and more of my attention was tsunami alarms or to stay. (There have vere cramping and associated spasms other meaning. Some other holidays are similar fun like the father of his people. being focused on things like malaria in been two false alarms since last Janu- 3. Clasping with a buckle or padlock Halloween and, perhaps, Mardi Gras. In this complex One of the many legends surrounding St. Patrick is that Africa. About how every five months ary. It causes mass chaos.) I was not 4. An abnormal fear of falling world, immersing in fantasies and lore of folk fairies can he drove the snakes from Ireland. Snakes were a symbol the amount of people who die from expecting to come into contact with AURIGAL be necessary escapism for the inner human spirit. of paganism, therefore the legend explains that he ex- preventable diseases in the Democratic people who have become so dependent 1. Pertaining to a chariot or carriage Republic of Congo totals up to the same on the donations they are given that 2. Pertaining to the fleece of sheep The Leprechaun, catch him and steal his crocks of pelled paganism from Ireland. Still, there were never any amount of people who died in the tsu- they have stopped working entirely and 3. The north wind gold; the Cluricaun is said to rob wine cellars; the snakes or other reptiles for that matter in Ireland. nami. just wait for the next check. 4. A Roman mineral bath Ganconagh talks of love; the Fear Darrig is a red man and Croagh Patrick by Douglas Dalby I was reading about the genocide in In some areas, it has created a wel- joker who gives evil dreams; the Pooka takes drunkards “Patrick was a gentleman. He came from decent people, Sudan. How no one is doing anything fare state. I was not expecting to see on wild rides; the Dullahan might throw a basin of blood he built a church in Dublin town And on it put a steeple. about it. I was reading about all sorts of classrooms filled with fancy donated Is Astro-Turf Necessary at you as a death omen; Leanhaun Shee is the fairy The Wicklow hills are very high And so is the hill of crummy stuff. So when the tsunami hit computers collecting dust because no mistresses who enslaves the love of men; the Fear Gorta Howth, sir, But there’s a hill much higher still, Much it appeared to me to be the easiest one knows how to use them. I was not For Amateur Sports? brings good luck to those who give him food; the Ban- higher than them both, sir. On the top of this high hill St. disaster the world has seen in a long expecting this. I whole heartily agree with the letter shee fairy is a woman who wails for the dead and the Fear Patrick preached his sermon Which drove the fogs into from Cathy Smith regarding Brookside Park last week. There are too few natural Sidhe is the male fairy. There are other fairies not to the bogs And banished all the vermin. There’s not a mile places in Scotch Plains where families forget — those for the home, for water (sherie), light of Erin’s Isle Where dirty vermin musters But there he Letters to the Editor can go to picnic, enjoy a shady spot, and Soullh and a host of lake fairies, dragons and ghosts. put his dear forefoot And murdered them in clusters.” let kids explore the woods. The lore and the story telling of the Irish are famous. The Solitary Fairies by W. E. Henley, July, 1893 Is cutting down trees really what we Who else could convince the world that if you catch a “I could not pass the half-door where the cobbler sat Board’s Approval of Central, Myrtle voters voted for when we voted for open leprechaun, a little fairy shoemaker, you should never in view - Nor figure me the wize Leprechaun In square- space? take your eyes off him, for if you do, you lose all hope of cut, old-world reds and buckle-shoes - Bent at his work Is Astro-turf really necessary for ama- Building Was ‘Monumental Mistake’ teur sports teams? finding his treasure. in the hedge-side, and know Just how he tapped his I am a resident of Central Avenue in idea, even though the applicant did not I hope everyone in town wakes up And Blarney isn’t Gaelic for baloney, it refers to the brogue, and twitched His wax-end this and that way, both Westfield between Washington and have a traffic study in hand to lull the before this gem is destroyed and replaced Blarney Stone from a castle and all the Irish must have with wrists And elbows. In the rich June fields, Where the Grove. I have lived here practically all my board members and residents concerns as with plastic and macadam. kissed it, for doing so has cured their shyness. ripe clover drew the bees, And the tall quakers trembled, life. As a resident we have to deal with the to how this building will impact Central Pat Leonard I’m not sure why, but if you wear green on St. Patrick’s and the West Wind Lolled his half-holiday away.” inconveniences and dangers of living on Avenue and Myrtle Avenue. Scotch Plains Day, you’ve agreed to get pinched, presumably at worst “Erin Go Braugh,” Ireland forever. For all that the Irish this busy road but until now it was never I just wonder how many of the resi- on the buttocks and not by a NYC cop with a shillelagh. are and for all that they mean for America – Happy St. really a tragedy waiting to happen. dents of Westfield will agree with them I sat through a planning board meeting when they sit in a few more hours of Latinos Should Support In Ireland, the color green stands for hope and the Patrick’s Day. For more insight into wonderful imagina- last night (March 9) where I naively traffic during the school and evening rush shamrock signifies the number three. But why does tion, see Megan Gill’s article on page 22. thought because I recognized a few faces hours trying to get home or on Saturdays Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. Chicago attempt to color their river green this day? who had previously expressed their con- and maybe even Sundays while trying to Editor’s Note: This is the full statement The Irish brought all this to America in 1737. There cern for the safety of the children and get to town. I wonder how many acci- by Assemblyman Eric Munoz (R-21) in seems to be a dispute about Boston being the first to have Government Reform animals who reside on Central, they would dents due to increased hostility of drivers response to U.S. Senate hopeful Bob a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, but there is no dispute that be compelled to vote down a request for sitting in traffic it will take before the Menendez’s opening remarks to kick-off the New York City stages the largest parade since it was Thought for the Week a variance to increase the size and parking planning board realizes what a mistake 2006 Latino Leaders Luncheon Series last initiated in 1762. The government pension system in New Jer- configuration of a building at the corner they made. Wednesday, March 8, in Washington, D.C. of Myrtle Avenue and Central (the old It’s easy to think that what happens on “The Hispanic community is a group During Roman times, Maewyn Succat was born in sey is being seriously abused at the expense of Croll-Reynolds building) wherein doing Central does not concern the other resi- of honest, intelligent and hard working Kilpatrick, Scotland in 387 AD. His parents were Ro- the taxpayer. Officials and appointees double- so would so drastically affect the traffic dents of Westfield, but only the very people who want to live the American mans, Calpurnius and Conchessa. We know him today as dip along with police chiefs, superintendents patterns on Central as to make it almost naïve believe that the most used roadway dream and choose leaders who will fight St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, becoming so impossible for the residents to exit their into and out of the center of town can for lower taxes, a better economy and posthumously. The holiday that celebrates his death at and others padding their last year of salary to driveways without forcing a stop of the withstand the additional increase in traf- ethics in government. Mr. Menendez does the age of 73 on March 17 – although translation of the artificially boost their retirement pay. We call for oncoming traffic not to mention the im- fic this proposed new building will cause. not represent these values – and the His- calendar from that time is unclear. the legislature to bring an immediate end to this. possibility of making a left out of Myrtle. I do not know what can be done now that panic community will not blindly follow He was a missionary, bringing Christianity to the The board decided in their infinite wis- the board has rendered its decision, but if a leader based solely on ethnicity. We’d like to hear your thoughts for govern- dom to allow the restructuring of the there is anyone out there who believes as There is a clear choice in this election Gaelics of Ireland, a land of paganism and druidism. The ment reform. existing building to include a bank on the we do that this is a monumental mistake for New Jersey voters. Do they want a Irish Times in Dublin says it’s not so that he used the first floor, commercial/professional on and knows a method of overturning the career party boss or a person who truly the second floor and residential (three, board’s decision, the residents of Central idealizes public service, honesty and in- three-bedroom apartments) on the third Avenue, Windsor Avenue and Myrtle clusion? I want to see Tom Kean, Jr. See More Letters floor would be a great way of continuing Avenue would love to hear from you. elected because the people of New Jersey Pages 5 & 18 Letters to the Editor the revitalization of our section of Cen- It has been confirmed for me that the deserve better.” tral. Although the residents of Central owner to the said premises is also a plan- Eric Munoz Avenue, Windsor Avenue and Myrtle ning board member. To his credit he did Assemblyman Avenue came to voice their concerns, recuse himself from voting. Keeping Best Teachers and Reaching opinions and disapproval of this proposed Maria Binetti restructure, it was all for naught. The Westfield Kean Comments Fair Contract Settlement Is BOE’s Goal planning board thought it was a great On Dubai Pull Out Editor’s Note: U.S. Senate Candidate By Linda Nelson, President that we can maintain staff and not have a of Union County and with other high Attanasio’s Letter on Taxes Was SP-F Board of Education Tom Kean Jr. made the following state- big impact on taxes. We have asked that achieving districts like ours. But before ment on the decision by a Dubai company Editor’s note: The following is a re- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education Asso- agreeing to an affordable salary package, ‘Rife With Partisan Rhetoric’ to give up interest in U.S. Ports: sponse to a letter from Patricia Walsh- ciation members make more cost-effec- we must see savings elsewhere. Other- Anthony Attanasio’s response to the selves because more money flows into “This is a very promising step. Those Pierce published in the February 23 issue tive choices in benefit plans or negotiate wise, we would have to cut a number of letters written by myself and David federal coffers, but evidence shows oth- of us who feel strongly about this topic of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch with us some other cost savings. teachers to find money for salary increases, Kofhage is inaccurate and rife with parti- erwise. Gregory Mankiw, President believe that foreign government-owned Plains-Fanwood Times. The rising costs of health benefits are which would benefit no one - teachers, san rhetoric. First of all, he asserts that Bush’s former chairman of the Council of companies should not control U.S. ports. * * * * * a great concern to us. For a number of students or parents - as class sizes would these tax cuts went to “every single tax- Economic Advisors, wrote in 1998 that Moving forward, Congress needs to Thank you for taking the time to write years the cost of our employees’ benefits go up. payer in America” and then provides the no credible evidence exists that tax rev- change the homeland security funding and share your thoughts and concerns have risen between 15 and 20 percent You also mention that the teachers are 2003 capital gains tax cut as an example. enues rose in the face of lower tax rates. formula to ensure that security funds are regarding negotiations with the board of yearly. It becomes harder and harder to working without a contract. This is not This is a disingenuous statement because (source: N. Gregory Mankiw, Principles distributed based on risk. education. We agree that the staff in our maintain our programs and level of staff- correct. They are working without a new focusing on the number of households of Economics, Dryden Press, Fort Worth, ” district continue to provide an excellent ing in the face of our state-imposed bud- contract. All of the terms and conditions, claiming capital gains and dividend in- TX, 1998, pp. 29-30) In 2003, the same Tom Kean, Jr. education for our students and we are glad get cap and ridiculously small amount of salaries and benefits of the current con- come does not tell the whole story; it is far Council of Economic Advisors wrote that, U.S. Senate Hopeful that you are pleased with the education state aid without trying to realize some tract remain in effect until the new con- more important to look at the amount of “Although the economy grows in response your children are receiving. savings in health benefits costs. This is a tract is signed. capital gains and dividend income col- to tax reductions (because of the higher Street Won’t Be Perhaps this information will help you problem that all boards of education in We agree that we will all benefit from lected by various income groups. consumption in the short run and im- understand the board’s concerns and what New Jersey, and probably the country, keeping our fine teachers in the SP-F Fifty-four percent of all capital gains proved incentives in the long run) it is Same Without Larry has lead to this stage in our negotiations. are facing. Schools, and we certainly intend to settle and dividend income flows to the 0.2 unlikely to grow so much that lost rev- I think everyone in my neighborhood You asked in your letter if the board is You question if our salary proposal a fair contract. percent of households nationwide with enue is completely recovered by the higher knew Larry. He was the elderly gentle- proposing cuts in benefits. The answer is matches other teacher salaries in the Thanks for your recognition of the annual incomes of over $1 million. Eighty level of economic activity.” (source: man who lived on the corner of Coolidge “no.” The board has asked the association county. The board has always agreed to a board’s dedication to providing a strong percent of this of income flows to 3 per- Council of Economic Advisors, Economic and Benson and could be seen slowly to work with us to help control costs so salary package that is in line with the rest educational program. cent of households across the country, Report of the President, February 2003, walking his dog, Harry, up and down which leaves the remaining 20 percent of pp. 57-58) Wells, Coolidge, Harding, and Benson capital gain and dividend income to be The reality that Mr. Attanasio and Con- Streets at all hours, day and night. distributed across 97 percent of Ameri- gressman Ferguson fail to see is that defi- Larry often stopped when he arrived at can households. Mere crumbs from the cit financed tax cuts are dangerous to our my house so that Harry could visit our supply-side cookie baked by Congress- long-term growth. While there may be dogs through the fence. We would ex- man Ferguson and President Bush. Addi- some short-term benefits, the long-term change a few words and then Larry and tionally, while more Americans than ever danger is to sabotage our nation’s ability Harry would be on their way. have money in the stock market, much of to save because more of our money goes We never knew much about Larry, his this money sits in retirement accounts. to financing this reckless debt. A budget life history, or his family. We just knew These accounts, such as IRAs, 401(k)s is a reflection of a society’s values. I stand that he seemed to be a simple man who and 403(b)s, do not receive a tax benefit by my assertion that Congressman loved his neighborhood and loved his dog. from cutting the capital gains and divi- Ferguson’s values lie with tax cuts for the Our neighborhood won’t be the same dends tax because this income is not sub- wealthy few, while sending the bill to the without you, Larry. We hope your dog has ject to taxation. rest of us and to future generations of found a new home. Rest in peace, Larry. Mr. Attanasio further claims that these Americans. Marcie Horowitz tax cuts have “swelled” federal revenues. Chris Sdao Westfield This implies that tax cuts pay for them- Westfield WHS Production Was Cryan and Other Undersheriffs Have Amazing Performance We are writing this letter to commend Full Use of Union County Vehicles Westfield High School on another excel- lent play. Editor’s Note: This is the full statement assist in fulfilling the requirements of our We were fortunate to see the Saturday from Union County Sheriff Ralph offices. Quick professional responses to night performance of Jesus Christ Super- Froehlich on the use of county cars by emergencies in our county depend on our star on March 4 at the high school. It was under sheriff officers. ability to get to a scene. an amazing performance. The music was The Union County Sheriff’s Office is a Joe Cryan is a true professional and I top notch and all of the actors performed law enforcement agency that has 24-hour, would be at a loss without his guidance their parts with the skill that we might seven day a week public safety responsi- and that of my two other undersheriffs. expect on a professional stage. While we bilities. My guys are great guys and we work well hesitate to single out one performer, the Joe Cryan is one of three under sheriffs together. They are a constant resource to portrayal of the part of Judas was extraor- in my department who are all in the sec- myself and the residents of Union County, dinary! For all those who were involved ond line of command, directly under my and each one brings their own expertise to in putting this play together, we say con- authority. The sheriff (myself) and my our organization. gratulations — it was superb! undersheriffs are authorized full and un- Ralph Froehlich restricted use of an agency vehicle to Walter Korfmacher Union County Sheriff Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 16, 2006 Page 5 Where Has Congress Been For the Past WF BOE Candidate Beth Cassie Letters to the Editor Fifty Years on American Business? Initiatives Started, Need to Complete The Sunday Star Ledger reports the local A&P is owned by the Germans. Beth Cassie has announced her candi- Cassie is the liaison from the board to the F.O.P. Comedy Show Proved That House of Representatives is demanding a Imported foods from Europe command a dacy for re-election to the Westfield Board town council. congressional role in reviewing the ac- premium price. Shrimp from Viet Nam of Education. “There are a number of “We held a joint meeting with the town quisition of U.S. business by foreign buy- and fish from Tawain fill our supermarket initiatives that the board has started that I council last week that was very encourag- Laughter is Indeed the Best Medicine ers. It seems the sale of the port operations shelves. Read the label in your clothes would personally like to see ing. I think both groups see On Saturday, March 4 I hosted the Sue Boyle, Nick Burdi, John Cataldo, Jim enabled the members of Congress to get and see is any say “made in USA?” through to completion.” the enormous benefits of Fifth Annual Comedy Show to Benefit Debbie, Nancy Kinney, Bob Messler, into the limelight. American business was being bought Mrs. Cassie is presently the working together.” the Weldon F.O.P. Research Fund. F.O.P. Kerry Mooney, Heather Murphy, Janet This is the biggest wake up call in by foreign investors for years. Every im- chairperson of the board’s Mrs. Cassie was a member is a rare and incurable disease known as and John Skinner and Phil Spinelli, who history! Where has congress been for the ported product is shipped here in a con- Long Range Planning Com- of both the teacher and para- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva and year after year help sell tickets and who past 50 or more years? Just look around tainer. Try to find a container vessel or oil mittee. During her four years professional negotiation it afflicts 13-year-old Whitney Weldon are responsible for an annual sold out your house to see where your belongings tanker made or owned by an American as a board member (one year teams. She is assigned to work and 13 other children in New Jersey. event. And in thanking the ticket sellers, come from. Your television, stereo, and Company. appointed, three years on the upcoming administra- Thanks to the kindness of many people, it’s equally important to thank the ticket most small appliances are made in China. Now Congress wants a role in foreign elected) she has served on tor negotiating team. the event was again a huge success. It was buyers. It was a great mix of people How many automobiles on your street are investment in U.S. companies. This will every board committee ex- Mrs. Cassie and her hus- another sold out performance for the three attending this year. from Japan, South Korea or Europe? Go be easy because there is not much left to cept Policies. band, Scott, have lived in comedians who attended but before they This year’s humanitarian award hon- to your local supermarket and see where sell. “I have developed an in- Westfield for eight years. could make the audience laugh, it was orees were Scotch Plains Mayor Martin many products come from or who owns Thomas Lienhard depth understanding of the Beth Cassie They have two children in the necessary to get down to the basics about Marks and Mountainside Councilman the company making the product. Westfield workings and responsibilities Westfield schools. Mrs. the disease and let everyone know what’s Robert Messler. On a somber note, one Nestle is a Swiss Company, and your of the district. I thoroughly understand Cassie received a Bachelor of Arts in been going on, past, present and future. other humanitarian award was posthu- the challenges that we face.” Mathematics from Wellesley College and Besides Hillary and Bill Weldon being mously presented to Mayor Marks in County Should Improve Website and This year Mrs. Cassie is chairing the a Masters in Business Administration from in the group of 200 plus people, we were honor of Doug Hansen, township attor- Citizens Advisory Committee on Enroll- the Harvard Business School. Her profes- also joined by seven IFOPA Board Mem- ney of Scotch Plains who passed away ment that was formed to provide input sional experience includes working as a bers who happened to be meeting that last December. Webcast Meetings to Inform Residents from the public on current enrollment management consultant to the healthcare weekend and planning the IFOPA Fourth We had decided that the money raised During his swearing in ceremony, Free- and county-employee effort into inform- issues that face the district. Also, Mrs. industry. International Symposium being slated for this year would help support one of the holder Chairman Al Mirabella announced ing residents about their services; be- the autumn of 2007. medical clinics at the fourth annual sym- in his address titled “Community Con- cause folks, that’s what helps them get re- WF BOE Candidate Anne Riegel In attendance were Amanda Cali from posium next year. With Hillary Weldon nections” that the county had received a elected. If their goal was truly to inform Mountain Lakes, who is the chairman of and Amanda Cali on stage, we presented state grant which would enable them to and engage the public, at the bare mini- the International Fibrodysplasia a check in the amount of $22,000, but dramatically re-design the county website. mum, they would post meeting agendas Making Good, Though Tough Decisions Ossificans Progressiva Association, ac- hinted that the amount could change as Mr. Mirabella stated, “We will create a prior to a meeting and meeting minutes in The Westfield Board of Education is in As a Westfield BOE member, I’ve companied by past IFOPA Board mem- we were still receiving checks. Timothy new website that will be more exciting a timely manner on their website. the midst of making several critical deci- served as chair of the finance and long ber Jennifer Snow from California, board Shinn, President and CEO of United Crane and interactive, paving the way for a truly A better Union County website which sions, which will have a significant impact range planning committees and as a mem- member Lori Henrotay from Missouri, Rentals of Kenilworth, announced he modern portal for residents wishing to be is truly educational can be found at on the future of the Westfield school dis- ber of the curriculum, policy and negoti- board member Don Brister from Idaho, would make up the difference and round connected to their county government.” www.unioncountywatchdog.org. The trict. For example, we’re faced with devel- ating committees which successfully board member Holly Pullano from Con- the check off to a cool $25,000! I thank While attending the recent budget com- Union County Watchdog Association has oping a budget that the community can settled contracts with our teachers, secre- necticut, board member Jeri Licht from the countless people who sent in dona- mittee hearings, the department head in been tediously obtaining public records support, addressing solutions taries, custodians and para- Scarsdale, NY, and dedicated volunteer tions. From my heart and from the chil- charge of the web-design described that from the county which gives insight into to the elementary and interme- professionals. Sue Salberg from Tennessee. A special dren afflicted with F.O.P. and their fami- the goal is to inform citizens of county county business and posting them on our diate space issues, and replac- Our family has lived in thanks to Tony Barbera, IFOPA Board lies. Thank You Everyone! services. volunteer supported website. ing the high school principal Westfield for 13 years, and member and FOP Advocate. This would be a laudatory goal if the We challenge the county to let the for the first time in 26 years. my daughters are now in 11th Gary Whyte county had plans to inform its citizens of sunshine in and do the same with our I must once again thank my friends; Mountainside I’ve decided to run for an- grade at Westfield High the real business of county government. taxpayer-funded website. other term on the board be- School and in eighth grade at Nowhere has it been mentioned that the Tina Renna, President cause I believe my experi- Edison Intermediate School. County Residents Should Attend FAA county would begin to post pubic records Union County Watchdog Assoc., Inc. ence and commitment will I graduated from the Wharton on their website to give a citizen easy help us make good, though School of Business and have Air Traffic Meeting March 21 access to information which would shine tough, decisions. I’ve served an M.B.A. from Columbia a light on county government business Is Work Already In on the board for six-and-half University. I worked as an The FAA announced the outcome of emissions from these low-flying and dealings. A truly modern portal for resi- years, as president now for Anne Riegel investment analyst for Equi- their long-awaited New York/New Jer- higher density jet aircraft have a serious dents would be for the county to have Progress at Brookside? almost two years and previ- table and Citicorp. sey/Philadelphia airspace redesign plan impact on human health, and can increase web-cast meetings connecting them to Although the Scotch Plains Township ously as vice-president for two years. My experience on the board has been in December. When this plan was first the number cases of respiratory problems their county government and on-line Open Council and the Parks and Recreation Volunteering in education has long been both rewarding and challenging. I’ve proposed about 16 years ago, noise abate- such as asthma, as well as cause an in- Public Records Request service. Department claim that the plan for a priority of mine. I began my involve- learned so much from my interactions ment for populated areas was to be in- crease of exacerbations of existing respi- The county website currently hosts Brookside Park is not firm, at least 40 ment with the district in 1994, when con- with staff members, fellow board mem- cluded. The currently proposed plan not ratory conditions. We should all be con- extensive press releases featuring free- trees have already been clear-cut from the tinued enrollment growth and classroom bers, parents and community members. I only does not include noise abatement cerned about this situation, and take the holders at public events. They also have a woods near left field on the current soft- shortages were predicted. Since my hope I can continue to serve the district by procedures, it has incorporated proce- time to educate ourselves by attending the page which lists the municipal cable broad- ball diamond. daughter’s kindergarten class had 25 stu- working to attain excellence and provid- dures that will increase the noise level meeting, asking questions, and entering cast schedule for their Freeholder Forum This was discovered by over 100 Scotch dents, I was concerned about the future ing our community’s children with an over Union County. comments into the public record. program which is a half-hour program Plains residents at a recent gathering on a and felt it was important to become active outstanding education. This has occurred because the focus of Citizens should then follow up with featuring a freeholder, who more than Saturday morning at Brookside Park. in the district. the redesign shifted to incorporate in- their elected officials to let them know likely is up for re-election, touting county Residents came out to enjoy the beautiful I ultimately joined the executive board of G S creased volume of departure and arrival their opinions regarding this proposed air- services. Nowhere on their website do spring-like weather and to protest the Jefferson School PTO for five years, in- O U traffic, as well as the need for airlines to craft redesign. Please take action now, as they list the schedule of freeholder meet- plans on the table. Plans for the park cluding two years as co-president. I served L B cut fuel costs. The current Newark airport the redesign, if implemented, will have an ings to be broadcast in municipalities. include a lighted artificial turf soccer field, on the 1998 Citizens Advisory Committee E S departure patterns send aircraft over less- irreversible detrimental impact on prop- The county currently lists meeting agen- a repositioned baseball diamond, a com- that recommended the additions to C densely populated industrial areas to gain A erty values and human health in our county. das on their website. However, these agen- munity center and a 216-car parking lot. McKinley and Franklin Schools. I was also D R altitude prior to turning over more popu- das are never listed before a meeting takes I Lynn May Brown, Fanwood Cathy Smith a member of the JCC Board in Scotch Plains E lated areas. 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Set For March 31 Additionally, Chapter U officers WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area held an initiation ceremony for Nora “Y” has invited single and divorced Sutter of Westfield and the chapter mothers and fathers to enjoy a night welcomed her as a new member. out at an adults-only gathering on On March 4, the New Jersey P.E.O. Friday, March 31, at Molly Maguire’s, reciprocity group meeting took place 1085 Central Avenue in Clark. at the Flemington United Methodist Participants will meet at 7:30 p.m. Miss Christi Lynn Wagner and Patrick Norman Gordon Church in Flemington. Chapter U and have an opportunity to socialize MR. AND MRS. JEREMY BARBIN officers and delegates in attendance with other single parents. Attendees (She is the former Miss Lisa Turchiarelli) included Kathy Storcks, Lee should ask the hostess for the “Y” Mumford and Betty Evans. group. Those who wish to may stay at Miss Christi L. Wagner P.E.O. owns and supports Cottey the establishment for music by a disc College, a two-year college for jockey and dancing. Miss Lisa Turchiarelli women in Missouri. The P.E.O. Sis- Responses are required and may be terhood provides International Peace done by calling Jill Brown at (908) To Wed Patrick N. Gordon Scholarships for foreign graduate stu- 233-2700, extension no. 415, or Mr. and Mrs. David Wagner of as an audit associate with KPMG dents to study in the United States or emailing [email protected]. Marries Jeremy Barbin Scotch Plains have announced the LLP in Cincinnati. engagement of their daughter, Miss An August 2007 wedding is planned Miss Lisa Turchiarelli, the daugh- The bridegroom, a 1992 graduate Christi Lynn Wagner, to Patrick in Cincinnati. ter of Mrs. Deborah Louttit and James of Westfield High School, received a Norman Gordon. He is the son of Mr. Temple Carnival to Feature Turchiarelli of Buffalo, N.Y., was Bachelor of Arts degree from Con- and Mrs. Patrick Gordon of Colum- married on Saturday, October 8, to necticut College in New London, bus, Ohio. Clarks Welcome Activities for Whole Family Jeremy Barbin. He is the son of Mr. Conn. He is a member of the Aspen The future bride, a 1993 graduate and Mrs. Neil Barbin of Westfield. Ski Patrol and an associate broker at of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Emma Elizabeth WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- ments and scholarships for families The afternoon ceremony and re- the real estate firm of Cooper and School, earned a bachelor’s degree in Mary and John Clark of Westfield El, located at 756 East Broad Street in in need. ception took place at The Pine Creek Walker in Aspen. psychology from the University of have announced the birth of their Westfield, will hold its annual Kids The Early Childhood Education in Aspen, Colo. Jared Barbin of West The couple met while mountain Delaware in Newark, Del. She will daughter, Emma Elizabeth Clark, on Carnival, open to all ages, on Sunday, Program, serving children ages two Orange was his brother’s best man, biking and continue to spend their complete her master’s degree in hu- Tuesday, February 28, at 6:52 a.m. at March 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through six, is accredited by the while Mrs. Jodi Jacobson Bedford free time riding the trails of Aspen. man resource development at Xavier Overlook Hospital in Summit. Carnival games, arts and crafts and NAEYC’s (National Association for of Aspen, a close friend of the bride, They also enjoy skiing and hiking University in Cincinnati, Ohio in May Emma weighed 7 pounds and 1 a “moon walk” will be among the the Education of Young Children) served as Matron of Honor. the scenic Elk Mountains with their of this year. Miss Wagner is employed ounce and measured 19¾ inches in offerings for children, with prizes to National Academy of Early Child- The bride graduated from the black Lab, Carly. as a training manager for L’Oreal length at birth. be awarded. Adults will be able to bid hood Programs. For more details, Nichols School in Buffalo, N.Y. in The bridegroom’s parents, Janet USA in Cincinnati. She joins her sisters, Katie, age on more than 100 items during a please call the Early Childhood office 1989 and was awarded a Bachelor of and Neil Barbin, hosted a rehearsal Her fiancé is a 1994 graduate of five, and Julia, age three. silent auction, such as gift certificates at (908) 232-6770, extension no. 130. Arts degree from the State Univer- dinner on the eve of the wedding at Saint Charles High School in Colum- The baby’s maternal grandmother to local restaurants, professional teeth sity of New York in Buffalo. She Su Casa in Aspen. bus, Ohio. He received a bachelor’s is Rosemary Horkay of Fairfield. whitening and a one-month pass to JCC Exercise Program currently is employed as an associ- Following a wedding trip to Fiji, degree in political science from Her paternal grandparents are the Shackamaxon Pool Club. There ate broker at Whitman Fine Proper- the couple returned to their home in Denison University in Granville, Ohio Addy Clark of Spotswood and the also will be a 50/50 raffle. To Address Arthritis ties in Aspen. Aspen. and a Master of Business Adminis- late Joseph Clark, Jr. A full snack bar will feature lunch SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish tration degree from Xavier Univer- Stephen Horkay of Fairfield is items and traditional carnival fare. Community Center (JCC) of Central sity in 2003. Mr. Gordon is employed Emma’s maternal great-grandfather. The carnival will be open to the pub- New Jersey, in partnership with the Girl Scout Cookie Sales lic and admission is free. Tickets pur- Arthritis Foundation, will conduct an chased at the event will allow access eight-week exercise program. to games, entertainment and other Open to all, the class will be held on To Begin This Saturday activities. Proceeds from the carnival Wednesdays starting March 22 from SCOTCH PLAINS – Beginning this to 2 p.m., John’s Meat Market, 389 will benefit Temple Emanu-El’s Early 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the JCC, Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and Park Avenue; Saturday and Sunday, Childhood Education Program by pro- 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. 19, Girl Scout cookies will be sold in March 25 and 26, 2 to 5 p.m., Palmer viding funds for program enhance- Advance registration is required. Scotch Plains and Fanwood. A variety Video, 1923 Westfield Avenue, and The program will include activities of cookies will be sold, at $3.50 a box. Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Single Jewish Friends involving weight bearing, range of Portions of the proceeds support the Scotch Plains Village Green, 430 Park motion, balance, endurance, breath- troop selling them, as well as Girl Avenue. To Attend Film Series ing and relaxation and coordination. Scouts of Washington Rock Council. In Fanwood: March 25, 9 a.m. to AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- Participants will do exercises seated Cookie booths will be available at noon, Commerce Bank/Quick Chek, ish Friends 49+ will attend the Yid- in a chair, with standing as an option these locations and times in Scotch North Avenue; Friday, March 31, 5 dish Film Series “The Dybbuk-Der when appropriate. Health education Plains: March 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at to 7 p.m., Fanwood train station, Dibuk,” curated and moderated by also will be part of the program. the Mountain Deli, 2385 Mountain North Avenue; Saturday, April 1, 8:30 Dr. Eric Goldman, at 2 p.m. on Sun- The cost is $20 for JCC members and Avenue, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the to 11:30 a.m., Fanwood Bagels, 32 day, March 26, at the Kean Univer- $24 for the general public. Space is Scotch Plains Music Center, 413 Park South Martine Avenue and 10 a.m. sity Little Theatre, 1000 Morris Av- limited. For more information or to Avenue; March 18 and 19, after Masses to 2 p.m., A&P, 105 South Avenue, enue in Union. All seats are $5. To register, please contact Karen Rosen, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Ro- and Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 2 respond, please call Roberta at (908) Director of Fitness, at [email protected] man Catholic Church, 1571 Martine p.m., Irma’s Hallmark, 39 South 668-8450. or (908) 889-8800, extension no. 224. Avenue; Saturday, March 25, 8 a.m. Martine Avenue. Susan Brandt Miller-Cory to Spotlight McCrea, Esq. Colonial Games Sunday WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory other events at Miller-Cory. Attorney At Law House Museum, located at 614 Moun- Volunteers dressed in authentic tain Avenue in Westfield, will present period clothing will give tours of the REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS • FAMILY LAW “Loo and Other Colonial Games” from pre-Revolutionary farmhouse. In the 2 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, March 19. museum’s Frazee Building, members DIVORCE • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Hallada family of Westfield of the Cooking Committee will dem- will demonstrate games like “loo,” onstrate open hearth cooking tech- CUSTODY/SUPPORT ISSUES • MEDIATION “snail” and “goose.” Both children niques. Taste treats will be available. and adults will have a chance to learn The gift shop also will be open. the rules and try their luck at playing Admission to the museum is $2 for 24 Prospect Street these now-unfamiliar pastimes. adults, 50 cents for students and free Westfield, NJ 07090 The Halladas – Esther, Thomas and for children under age six. On Sun- Fran – also are members of Mott’s day, March 26, the museum will fea- Artillery, a Revolutionary War re-en- ture “Tin Piercing.” For more infor- 908.232.2122 fax: 908.232.4351 actment group that has participated in mation, please call (908) 232-1776.

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By SUZETTE F. STALKER Muslims, peace comes through repen- MOUNTAINSIDE – Television Mark” in almost every state in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tance. and film actor Frank Runyeon will United States. The play has garnered WESTFIELD – Three faiths came Responding to an audience perform his play about the Gospel of praise from church leaders and schol- together at St. Paul’s Episcopal member’s observation that certain Mark on Friday, March 24, at 7:30 ars of all denominations, as well as Church last week for the debut of an scripture passages appear to condone p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes from the secular press. interfaith dialogue on how people of retaliation, Rabbi Sagal cited the be- Roman Catholic Church, located at Mr. Runyeon is a graduate of different religious traditions may lief that God gave humans not only 300 Central Avenue in Mountainside. Princeton University and received his achieve peace through a greater un- words to live by but also the ability to His performance of the Gospel of master’s degree, with honors, from derstanding of one another’s beliefs interpret those words. He pointed to Mark is set in the catacombs of Rome the General Theological Seminary in and those they have in common. the phrase “an eye for an eye” as an by candlelight and is entitled “Afraid!” New York City. He is now pursuing “Paths of Peace,” held March 8 in example, proffering that God did not With the gospel translated into con- his doctorate in Biblical studies. He temporary American speech, Mr. will be available after the performance the church’s parish hall, was attended advocate barbarism but rather com- Suzette F. Stalker for The Westfield Leader and The Times by some 70 people. The featured speak- pensation for the loss. PARTNERS FOR PEACE…Members of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic Runyeon tells the story in the present to greet the audience, and videos of ers included Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Another audience member, Simon communities came together last week at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield tense, with audience interaction. the play will be on sale. Temple Emanu-El and the Reverend Kabillio of Congregation Anshe for a discussion on “Paths of Peace.” Pictured, from left to right, are: the Reverend As characters and settings and A free will offering will be taken. Dr. Darla Dee Turlington of the First Chesed in Linden, asked how peace Andrew Hamersley, rector of St. Paul’s Church; Susan Knopf, who organized the lights constantly shift, Mr. Runyeon For more information, please call Baptist Church, both in Westfield, and among faith groups could be realized event with local clergy; Imam W. Deen Shareef; the Reverend Dr. Darla Dee seeks to engage the audience’s imagi- Regina at the Our Lady of Lourdes Muslim Imam W. Deen Shareef of the when in Saudi Arabia there are re- Turlington and Rabbi Douglas Sagal. nation and surprise attendees with Parish Office at (908) 232-1162. Masjid Waarith ud Deen at Waris Cul- strictions on the practice of religions flashes of humor while moving re- tural Center in Irvington. other than Islam. lentlessly forward with dramatic sus- At the outset of the nearly 90-minute Imam Shareef replied that such Local Woman Joins Group pense. The play is described as ap- African Violet Group forum, Rabbi Sagal emphasized that restrictions are a government policy, propriate for the whole family, in- Plans Show and Sale the program would avoid delving into not a faith-based one. He noted that cluding grade school children. politics or “what divides us.” He said in the history of Islam, churches, To Aid Honduran Villagers Mr. Runyeon starred opposite Meg SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union County Chapter of the African Violet one thing that has kept people from synagogues and mosques have co- SCOTCH PLAINS – A Scotch Anyone interested in making a Ryan on the soap opera “As the World achieving successful dialogues on existed peacefully and that the Ko- Turns” in the 1980s. Other televi- Society will present its 52nd Annual Plains resident plans to travel to Hon- contribution toward airfare for Mrs. Show and Plant Sale in the Parish matters such as the peace process is ran maintains that no house of wor- duras for eight days beginning Sat- Dunlap’s trip may make checks pay- sion credits include “Santa Barbara,” the absence of “a framework of trust” ship should be damaged. “Falcon Crest,” “General Hospital” Hall of the All Saints’ Episcopal urday, March 25, as part of a church able to: Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, located at 559 Park Avenue in which to exchange ideas. “Paths of Peace” originated sev- mission trip to aide residents of the Church, 45 Church Street, Liberty and “L.A. Law.” The three spiritual leaders cited sa- eral months ago after Temple Emanu- He has performed the “Gospel of in Scotch Plains. village of La Entranda. Corner, N.J. 07938. Lisa Dunlap’s The sale will be held on Friday, cred texts and historical religious fig- El member Susan Knopf of Warren Lisa Dunlap, a dental hygienist, is name should be written in the memo ures to illustrate their respective reli- invited members of the Westfield/ St. John’s to Hold March 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Satur- among some 100 health care profes- line. The church group takes care of day, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. gions’ view of peace, both internal and Mountainside Ministerium for a sionals and others visiting Honduras the remaining costs involved. For Program on Gangs external, and achieving it even when lunch meeting in the hopes of devel- Plants and exhibits will be judged in two teams over a two-week pe- more information, please call Mrs. SCOTCH PLAINS – The St. John according to African Violet Society dealing with others who disagree with oping a grassroots interfaith program riod. She will be part of a group of Dunlap at (908) 889-7887. one’s beliefs. They noted the desire to explore peace from the Jewish, Youth Ministry will present a Gang of America, Inc. standards. about 40. Awareness and Prevention Program Visitors will have an opportunity to for peace is a common thread weaved Christian and Islamic perspectives. Participants will provide free medi- through both the Old and New Testa- Another discussion is set for Newcomers to Hold (GAPP) at the annual Youth Summit purchase plants and obtain informa- cal care and other assistance to villag- on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. tion on growing violets. For further ments, as well as the Koran. Wednesday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. at ers as they continue to recover from Benefit Vendor Night Rabbi Sagal explained that Jewish the First Congregational Church of to 3 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church information, please call Chris Brenner Hurricane Mitch, a 1998 storm that SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch in Scotch Plains. at (732) 254-8520. tradition calls upon followers to seek a Westfield, led by the Reverend Dr. killed thousands of people and left a Plains-Fanwood Newcomers Club sense of wholeness and to learn to live Mark Boyea and guest clergy. GAPP highlights gang activity in- wake of destruction in Honduras and will host a Vendor Night on Thurs- volvement related to graffiti recog- Rosary Altar Society peaceably with others in spite of any The Reverend Andrew Hamersley, other Central American countries. day, March 23, at the Scotch Hills strife or conflicts. He noted the Rector of St. Paul’s Church and one nition, language, signs and clothing. The mission effort is being con- Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Road Designed for community organiza- To Gather Today Babylonian sage Mar bar Rabina of the clergy members who helped ducted through the Liberty Corner in Scotch Plains. The event will ben- prayed not for a world without conflict develop the “Paths of Peace” pro- tions and parents, the program will WESTFIELD – The Rosary Altar Presbyterian Church in Liberty Cor- efit Special Wishes, a charity assist- describe how the gang recruitment Society of Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s but rather the ability to live a life of gram, described the forum as “even ner, which has been running such ing Union County families in need. honesty, humility and peace even in better than I imagined. I thought the process plays out in urban and sub- Catholic Churches will meet today, trips for nine years. Doors will open to the public at 8 p.m. urban areas of New Jersey every day. Thursday, March 16, at noon at St. the face of conflict. speakers were equally good.” Group members include medical, More than 15 vendors will display In discussing the Christian perspec- He added that it is particularly This program is being made avail- Helen’s Parish Center on Lamberts dental and eye doctors, plus con- their wares, such as handbags, cos- able through the New Jersey Depart- Mill Road in Westfield. Attendees are tive, Reverend Turlington referenced “critical” in today’s world that people struction workers and English as a tume jewelry, hand-painted accesso- the Sermon on the Mount to explain become educated about Islam. “We ment of Corrections’ (NJDOC) Spe- asked to bring a brown bag lunch. Second Language teachers, accord- ries, knitted items, active wear for cial Investigations Division. Dessert and beverages will be served. how Jesus taught his disciples to over- had an excellent turnout and it was ing to Mrs. Dunlap, who is making women and children, children’s music come evil actions with good ones, very well received,” he commented. GAPP utilizes the experiences of There will be a recitation of the her second visit this year. and instruments. On hand will be rep- inmates who are ex-gang members rosary and the screening of a video noting this philosophy was reflected In addition to providing health care resentatives from Longaberger Bas- centuries later in the teachings of and have completed the NJDOC’s from the Holy Land. The group’s Runnells Guild to Hold services, the teams will perform con- kets, Discovery Toys, Tupperware, Security Threat Group Management hand-embroidered tablecloth will be Mahatma Gandhi and the Reverend struction projects like work on a Southern Living, Usborne Books, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘In the Bag’ Sale Today Unit Phase Program at Northern State displayed for all new members to school built by the Liberty Corner Arbonne Makeup, Cultural Care Au Prison in Newark. Youth will hear sign. This tablecloth can be traced Sharing the Islamic view, Imam BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Presbyterian Church following the Pair and Creative Memories. Shareef said, “it is the duty of the directly from ex-gang members. back to the early 1930s, with all past Volunteer Guild of Runnells Spe- hurricane, as well as building la- A portion of the vendor fees will be A continental breakfast and lunch and present members’ signatures rep- believer to work for peace and har- cialized Hospital of Union County trines, medical and dental rooms and donated to the charity. Special Wishes mony.” He described how when peace will be served. St. John’s Baptist resented. Additionally, pennies will will hold its “In the Bag” sale today, wells, among other initiatives. plans to use the donations to buy food Church is located at 2387 Morse be collected for Raphael’s Life House. exists within the heart of an indi- Thursday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m. at the Community Food Bank in Hill- vidual, it can then “be transmitted to Avenue. For more information, The Rosary Altar Society also noted to 4 p.m. in the facility’s multi-pur- Club Offers Variety side. For more information, please please call the Reverend Jeffrey Th- that a Day of Recollection is slated at the external environment.” The cleric pose room, located at 40 Watchung visit http://scotchplains.com/new- also noted how, as in the other reli- Of Outdoor Activities ompson, Youth Leader, at (908) 232- the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling on Way in Berkeley Heights. comers/ or call (908) 889-7860. 6972. Wednesday, May 3, at 9 a.m. gions, the Koran advises believers to Handbags, briefcases, luggage, COUNTY – The Union County resist the temptations of Satan. wallets, mini-bags and small leather Hiking Club invites area residents to Rabbi Sagal asked Reverend WORSHIP SERVICES goods will be sold at 40 to 70 percent take part in a variety of hiking and CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, WESTFIELD Turlington and Imam Shareef, respec- off regular retail prices. Visa and bicycling activities combining tively, about the avenues through which Mastercard, checks and cash will be 1st and 3rd Sundays, 10:30 AM at the Christian Science Reading Room wholesome recreation and physical 116 Quimby Street (Across from Robert Treat Delicatessen.) Christians and Muslims attain peace accepted. A portion of each sale will fitness. Most of the activities take For reading room hours and other information: 908-232-3226. through forgiveness. Reverend be credited to the guild, which uses place in central and northern New Turlington replied that since Christians all funds to purchase items benefit- Jersey. Annual membership dues are Christian Science Sentinel - Radio Edition view themselves as forgiven by God, ing residents and patients such as $10. To receive a complimentary six- SUNDAYS at 7 AM on WOR Radio (710 AM) they feel they in turn should forgive televisions, VCRs, DVD players and month schedule, please call (908) Internet: www.nj.com/wor/audio others. 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Following the onset slide/lecture program on “Outstand- Westfield. last November 18. He was living in a of multiple sclerosis, Tom moved to ing Westfielders of the Last Two Cen- Mr. Jones became a member of the military retirement center in Wash- Knollwood, a home for retired mili- turies” on Friday, March 24. Westfield Historical Society in 1978. ington, D.C. tary officers and spouses in Washing- The presentation will take place at After serving as the society’s presi- Born in Little Rock, Ark. and raised ton, D.C., where he lived his last the Westfield Historical Society’s dent from 1983 to 1985, he served as in Westfield, Tom attended Westfield years. general meeting, which will begin at town historian for several years, then High School, Class of 1946, where he He will be dearly missed by his 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room as the society’s archivist and cura- was president of the junior class. He children, Kim, Tom and Valerie; his of the Westfield Municipal Build- tor. In 1998, he became the only non- then attended Loomis Prep School in grandchildren, Carson, Alex, Debi, HEALTHY HABITS…Brownie Troop No. 146 from Evergreen School in Scotch Plains earned their Healthy Habits badge during Dental Awareness Month in ing, located at 425 East Broad Street. founding member to be elected a Connecticut. Keira and Keegan; his brothers, Jim Mr. Jones will continue the pro- Lifetime Trustee by the Westfield He joined the Air Force when the Wilson and his wife, Shirley February. The girls learned the importance of keeping healthy by establishing good eating, hygiene and dental habits. Dr. Michael Dill, DMD, donated bags gram he first presented last May at Historical Society. Korean War broke out and became an (Heitkamp, formerly of Westfield), containing toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss. the society’s First Wednesday Lun- Members of the public are invited outstanding fighter pilot in the 496th of Menifee, Calif. and Bill Wilson cheon, where he presented his list of to attend at no charge and light re- Fighter Interceptor Squadron. After (now living in St. Louis, Mo.), and an Westfield residents who he believed freshments will be served at the end attending the University of Pennsyl- extended family of nieces and neph- qualified for the town’s all-time Hall of the program. vania, majoring in architecture, he ews and many wonderful friends. Mothers’ Center Posts Date moved to St. Croix, United States Donations may be made in his Virgin Islands, where he practiced memory to the Army Distaff Founda- For Annual Spring Sale architecture from 1960 to 1989. tion (in care of Knollwood, 6200 Or- He designed multiple homes, con- egon Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. CRANFORD – The Mothers’ Cen- ship and support for parents. dos and schools, and was involved in 20015.) A memorial service will be ter of Central NJ will hold its semi- The group offers discussion groups, the design and construction of the held at The Presbyterian Church in annual consignment sale on Satur- book clubs, morning and afternoon University of the Virgin Islands, St. Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, at day, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at the playgroups, library and referral re- Croix Campus, and the Governor Juan 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, fol- Trinity Episcopal Church, located at sources, as well as special events. Luis Hospital. lowed by interment at Fairview Cem- North and Forest Avenues in Cranford. On-site babysitting is available for After surviving Hurricane Hugo, etery in Westfield at 3 p.m. The sale will feature gently-used most daytime activities. New mem- he and his late wife, Judy Hunter March 16, 2006 children’s spring and summer cloth- bers are welcome at any time. For ing in sizes from newborn to children’s more information, please call (908) Lillian Sanborn, 85, Club President; 14. Other merchandise will include 561-1751 or visit children’s toys for all ages, videos, www.westfieldnj.com/mccnj. Was Billing Department Supervisor books, sports equipment, bicycles, strollers and other baby equipment. Nicholas Ellis Earns Lillian Barnett Sanborn, 85, of Faurot of Darien, Conn.; two sisters, The sale will be a cash-only event, Westfield died on Friday, March 10, Estelle Ranlett of Mississauga, with no strollers admitted. Anyone Dean’s List Recognition at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Ontario, Canada and Florence interested in consigning at this event SCOTCH PLAINS –Nicholas Ellis Born in Jersey City, she lived in Neumann of South Plainfield, and a is asked to leave a message at the of Scotch Plains earned Dean’s Honor Westfield for 51 years. grandson. center before Thursday, March 23, by List recognition for the fall 2005 se- Mrs. Sanborn had worked as a su- A Memorial Mass will be held at calling (908) 561-1751. mester at Kean University’s College OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO…Mrs. Ropar, playing the part of a beautiful pervisor in the billing department of 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 17, Proceeds will benefit the Mothers’ of Humanities and Social Sciences. butterfly, read “The Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle, to Mrs. Wallin’s the Jersey City Printing Company at St. Helen’s Church. Interment will Center of Central New Jersey, a non- Nicholas, a sophomore, majors in Kindergarten class of Holy Trinity Interparochial School. During the week of Dr. and then as a secretary with take place Monday, March 20, at Seuss’s birthday, teachers and staff have been dressing up as characters from profit, nonsectarian organization Music Education. He is the son of books and performing interactive stories as part of the Read across America Vincentsen Construction Co. in Brigadier General William C. Doyle founded in 1978 to provide friend- Diane and Mike Ellis. celebration. Read Across America honors Dr. Seuss and helps promote literacy. Westfield until her retirement in 1988. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in She was a communicant of St. Wrightstown. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Arrangements are by the Dooley Westfield and the former president of Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Flora O’Malley, 93, Registered Nurse; the Commercial Thrift Club of Jersey enue in Westfield. City. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Kings Daughters Day Nursery Trustee She was predeceased by her hus- tions may be made to St. Joseph’s Flora Hansen O’Malley, 93, passed of the Plainfield Investment Group. band of 56 years, Walton Sanborn. Home for the Elderly, 140 Shepherd away on Tuesday, March 7, at the She was predeceased by two hus- Surviving are two daughters, Joan Lane, Totowa, N.J. 07512. McCutchen Friends Home in North bands, Dr. Harry Hansen, in 1974, Sanborn of Westfield and Barbara March 16, 2006 Plainfield. and Walter O’Malley, in 1982. Born Flora Gray Fraser in Aber- She will be lovingly remembered deen, Scotland, she had lived in by her son, Peter Hansen, and his wife, Jessie F. Mackie, 90, Office Manager; Plainfield from 1936 to 1977, when Anne; her daughter, Barbara Ann she relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hansen; six grandchildren, Allison Was Active In Presbyterian Church She moved to the McCutchen Friends Leigh Heaney (Michael Ryan), Peter Jessie F. Mackie, 90, of Washing- band, James Mackie, Sr., in 1981, and Home in 1998. Heaney (Pam Knights), Elizabeth ton Township died on Friday, March two grandchildren, Beth Anne A registered nurse, Mrs. O’Malley Jeanne Wyant (Timothy), Karen 10, at the home of her granddaughter. Mackie, in 1990, and Brian Scott graduated from Leonia High School Barnes, Christine Grossi (John) and Born in Paisley, Scotland on April Mackie, in 1997. and the Englewood Hospital School Jennifer Goodhart (Josh); 11 great- 23, 1915, the daughter of the late Also surviving are a daughter, Kay of Nursing. While at Englewood Hos- grandchildren and her sisters-in-law, Henry and Elizabeth (Mc Murdo) Kansky of High Bridge, N.J.; a son, pital, she met her first husband, Dr. Lela Fitzpatrick and Irma Herbst. Ferguson, she had lived most of her James Mackie, Jr. of Long Valley, Harry Hansen. Dr. Hansen was Chief Flora was a caring and generous life in Westfield before moving to N.J.; four grandchildren, Ms. Dayle of Pathology for 25 years at lady concerned with others and CELEBRATING DR. SEUSS…Students at School One in Scotch Plains cel- Washington Township 12 years ago. Back of Washington Township, N.J., Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield. touched many lives. ebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a variety of activities. School One families Mrs. Mackie had worked as an with whom she lived; Glenn Kansky Mrs. O’Malley worked part-time Funeral services were held on Sat- observed “Read Across America Day” on March 2 by setting aside a structured at-home reading time; the entire school participated in a special DEAR time, when office manager at the Croll-Reynolds of Washington, N.J., Garry Kansky for the Hospital Registry at urday, March 11, at the Memorial students had to “Drop Everything and Read”; upper grade level students Company in Westfield for more than of High Bridge, N.J. and Paul Mackie Muhlenberg and volunteered at the Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in partnered with early grades as “Class Reading Buddies”; and fourth graders 40 years, retiring in 1987. of Long Beach Township, N.J., and hospital as a member of the Cotton- Fanwood. Interment followed at Hill- sponsored daily “Book Trivia Riddles” based on Dr. Seuss’s books. The culminat- A member of The Presbyterian three great-granddaughters, Tiffany, wood Twig and with the Nearly New side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. ing activity was “Hat Day,” inspired by The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins. Church in Westfield, she served with Kasey and Kelly. Shop of the Hospital Auxiliary. Memorial donations may be made Pictured with their hats of choice are Paige Van Buskirk, Sabrina Canas, Kathryn the Presbyterian Women, was a former A religious service was held on She was a member of the Crescent to Haven Hospice, in care of Cunningham and Danielle Sontag. deacon and was active with the Monday, March 13, at the Gray Fu- Avenue Presbyterian Church in Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- women’s circle, having served as a neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Plainfield and the service circle of the ter, Park Avenue and Randolph Road, chairwoman for its sewing ministries. Westfield, with the Reverend Vicky Kings Daughters in Plainfield. She Plainfield, N.J. 07061. Author’s Lecture to Address She also was involved with many Ney officiating. Burial followed at had also served as a trustee of the March 16, 2006 Scottish organizations. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Kings Daughters Day Nursery and She was predeceased by her hus- March 16, 2006 was a member and former treasurer Antoinette Fahrmann Helping Siblings Get Along Antoinette Gerwing Fahrmann, 92, WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, cated at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. MASTER of Westfield died on Saturday, March March 29, at 7:30 p.m., Westfield An author, psychologist and mother “The James Ward Mansion” 11, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Cooperative Nursery School will of- of four, Dr. Kennedy-Moore will de- MEMORIALS Born in Pomona, Calif., she moved fer a presentation by Dr. Eileen scribe strategies for minimizing sib- Catering Facility to Westfield in 1956. Kennedy-Moore on “Helping Sib- ling squabbles, coping with unavoid- 524 Central Avenue Mrs. Fahrmann was active for many lings Get Along.” The school is lo- able friction and helping brothers and Westfield, NJ Bereavement Luncheons years as a Girl Scout leader and was sisters learn positive people skills. Admission will be free. (908) 233-2350 a member of the Rosary Altar Society Managing Forests Memorial Services at the Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Dr. Kennedy-Moore, a former Catholic Church in Mountainside. She Topic for Meeting Westfield resident, is the author of a also was a long-time member of the CHATHAM — Steven Yafat will new children’s book entitled “What Josie Ward - Gallagher: 908-413-0040 (Cell) or 908-389-0014 Rotary Anns bowling team in give a National Sierra Club presenta- About Me? Twelve Ways To Get Your 169 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Woodbridge. tion on the latest developments in Parents’ Attention Without Hitting Visit our website www.Jameswardmansion.com Designer • Builders of fine She was predeceased by her hus- managing national forests on Wednes- Your Sister,” (Parenting Press) for band, Minor Fahrmann, in 1995. day, April 12 at The Library of the ages three to eight. She also is co- MONUMENTS Surviving are four daughters, Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham. author of a book for parents, “The MARKERS Antoinette of Mountainside, Virginia Mr. Yafat address is entitled “Our Unwritten Rules of Friendship: MAUSOLEUMS of Basking Ridge, Carolyn of Clark National Forests and Their Enemies.” Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Hillside Cemetery and Margaret Potter of Westfield, and The meeting will be held from 7:30 to Make Friends” (Little, Brown). Lettered • Cleaned two granddaughters. 9 p.m. For more information, please She also will appear at Barnes and A Mass of Christian Burial was call (908) 354-2537. Noble stores: in Clark on Saturday, Tim Doerr Scotch Plains offered yesterday, Wednesday, March March 25 at 2 p.m. and in Springfield Sally Bauer Doerr 908.756.1729 15, at the Our Lady of Lourdes ‘Light the Night’ Walk on Thursday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m. (established 1939) Church. Interment was at Fairview For more information, please call Please visit our new website Cemetery in Westfield. On Tap In Westfield the school at (908) 233-4501 or visit Also: 300 Rt. 37 East www.hillsidecemetery.com Arrangements were under the di- WESTFIELD – Plans are under- www.eileenkennedymoore.com. Toms River, NJ rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, way for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Vote April 18 (732) 349-2350 It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Society’s “Light The Night” Walk BOE Budget & Election March 16, 2006 fundraiser that will take place for the first time in downtown Westfield on College Club to Feature Saturday, May 6. All are invited to participate. Program on N.J. Trivia Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Walkers will carry flickering bal- SCOTCH PLAINS – The College loons. A special white balloon will Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will identify cancer patients and survi- present the program “New Jersey Caring & Courteous Service to the vors, while all other participants will Trivia” on Monday, March 20. It will carry a red balloon. immediately follow the club’s 7:30 Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Registration will be held at the p.m. meeting at Union Catholic High Westfield Train Station’s South Av- School, located at 1600 Martine Av- enue entrance on the day of the event. enue in Scotch Plains. Westfield Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m., William Dunscombe will conduct 556 Westfield Avenue with the walk beginning at 7 p.m. the slide-lecture program focusing on Walkers will proceed through New Jersey’s history, standards, sym- 233-0255 Mindowaskin Park and through the bols and natural history. A series of John L. Dooley streets of downtown Westfield. questions will be posed, and, collec- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soci- tively, answers will be sought, with Manager ety raises money to fight leukemia, the slide presentation providing cor- NJ License # 4100 lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and rect answers and information. myeloma and to improve the quality A lifelong New Jersey resident, Mr. of life of patients and their families. Dunscombe is chairman of the Biol- More than 76 percent of funds raised ogy Department of Union County by the society are used to advance its College and an entomologist. He origi- mission. nated the program on New Jersey Cranford Anyone wishing to organize a team trivia, which has been presented to of co-workers, family or friends; be- many clubs, schools, historical soci- 218 North Avenue come a corporate or community spon- eties and conservation groups. 276-0255 sor or volunteer behind the scenes is Members of the public are wel- asked to contact Kisha Achoe at the come to attend the presentation free Charles V. Dooley Northern New Jersey Chapter in of charge. The College Club of Manager Westfield at (908) 654-9445. Fanwood-Scotch Plains provides NJ License # 3703 scholarships for young women of high SPF-BOE Candidates Forum school and college age who reside in Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. the community. For more informa- in the administrative offices at Ever- tion about the program, please call green Avenue and Cedar Street. Carolyn Dittus at (908) 233-2948. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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CONNECT FOUR…Four Plus students at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA recently participated in the Scholastic Book Club ClassroomsCare program. HIS NAME-O…Fifth graders play bingo during Wilson School’s family game Upon meeting their goal to read 100 books, 100 books were donated in their honor night. Pictured, from left to right, are Erin Debbie, Charlotte Russo, Lillie Russo to children affected by Hurricane Katrina. Registration for the Y’s Gym Jams and BOOKED…Kaeley Hazard and Ronan Hagar, Kindergarten students from Holy and Sonya Khedr. Four Plus preschool programs, as well as its KinderWrap program, is currently Trinity Interparochial School at the Mountainside Campus, invite the public to underway for the 2006-2007 school year. their Scholastic Book Fair. It will be held March 26–29 in the auditorium of Our Lady of Lourdes, 304 Central Avenue, Mountainside. The public is invited to attend on Sunday, from 10–11:30 a.m. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30–10 a.m., to help support the HTIS-MC Library and to encourage children to read. THE STUDENT VIEW Terrill Announces Second The weekly column written by local high school students Marking Period Honor Roll SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle Christopher Lettera Amanda White Community Service Should School Principal Jeanette Baubles Katie Levitt Jessica Yorkovich announced the second marking pe- David Mcnally Charles Zhou Be Considered Selfless Act riod Honor Roll. Those who earned honor roll distinction include: By VINCENT FITZPATRICK pass into the college of his choice. Grade 7 Distinguished Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Though guidance counselors in the Shannon Bell Isabel Lopez In Westfield, community service school insist that colleges consider Anastasia Bogdanovski Jeffrey Marks and charity are common and encour- the true intentions of applicants in Grade 6 Honor Roll Kirsten Carbone Jason Mazursky aged practices. these situations, it is difficult to imag- Raphael Abella Evan Lubranski Emily Christiansen Shannon Mcgovern Zachary Cohen Jonah Offitzer 100 PERCENT...Brunner student Jessica DeBellis peeks through a brightly Social and religious organizations ine how they would differentiate. Even Nour Abrahim William Magnan painted 100 during the 100th Day celebration in her classroom. Michala Allen Max Mahler Rebecca Digiacomo Lydia Paradiso offer endless opportunities to volun- in our own school it is difficult to tell Donna Amore Jacqueline Mains Kyle Douglas Alexander Parker teer here and in neighboring towns, the difference between those students Kelly Ayers Kaitlyn Majek Christopher Gilman Michael Pesin and the weekends are often filled who are honestly sacrificing them- Dara Baliatico Bianca Marcazzo Amanda Ho Niveda Ponmudi Stephanie Beauvais Mitchell Marcus Faiz Khan Christina Reiman with food drives or pancake break- selves for others and those who wish Elijahu Ben-Michael Alex Markovits Ezra Klemow Michael Rizzo fasts. In the high school, countless to paint their applications with a shiny Rohan Bhatt Ryan Mckenna Rebecca Kline Jessica Van Besien clubs and senior projects work to aid coat of résumé gold. It is probable Kelcy Bifani Matthew Monroy Alison Koransky Andrew Vaslas Teaching And Learning the victims of disaster and war, or that the charity workers do not know Michael Caminiti Siddharth Nirmal Rebecca Kreyer Lauren Williams Daniela Caro-Esposito Clancy Nolan Jillian Leahy Caresse Yan collect toys and blankets for local themselves, or feel a mixture of both. Zachary Carow Cole Nowlin In A Digital World shelters. In the end, it is difficult to deter- Kathryn Caruso Chioma Onwuanaegbule Unfortunately, many teens never mine whether or not charity should Emma Cavaliere David Pak By BARBARA MAMMEN ded classroom experiences, the in- learn the most important lesson of be considered worthwhile or admi- Jacqueline Cirincione Emily Palmer Grade 8 Honor Roll Supervisor of Instructional Technology,WF Public Schools Ryan Coughlan Emma Pearson Mohammed Alzoobaee Sara Mankoff volvement of teachers in customized charitable work: it is, by definition, rable if it is done only with one’s self Grant Crandall Emiddio Pelosi Dina Barny Daniel Mathan The Net Generation, those digi- professional development and the selfless. interest in mind. Even the most self- Michael Daly Daniel Pesin Jordan Bayroff Kyle Mattson tally-oriented students born since insistence on equity of and accessi- Though church and synagogue in- less contributor will admit that he or Taylor Dashiell Nicholas Poulios Alexandrea Belcik John Maxwell 1982, grew up with technology. They bility to technological resources. structors may try to instill some con- she works for the wonderful feeling Marty Davidson II Kelly Prieto Lauren Belfer Louis Mazzella Joseph De Santis III Mark Prowe Steven Bello Errin Mcgowan speak techno - blog, IM, mp3, In 2004, the Department of Educa- cept of the true importance of chari- they get from volunteering. To some, Samantha Diaz Benjamin Ratner Steven Berkowitz Mitchell Mcnamara Bluetooth and wi-fi are their vocabu- tion for the State of New Jersey rec- table deeds, community service is even this could be considered self- Nicholas Donatelli Cassidy Reilly Marissa Berlant Frank Mellana III lary. They communicate digitally - ognized technological literacy as a more often thought of as a burden serving, making other reasons seem Robert Dyckman Brandon Rodriguez Gary Binkiewicz Emilio Navarro text messaging, IMing, sending pho- core skill and adopted Core Curricu- than an opportunity, something to do just as legitimate. Destinee Edwards Danielle Rosenblatt Jeremy Busch Timothy Nering Alexandra Ehrenthal Annarita Rotondi Lauren Casserly Amanda Nguyen tos by phone. They are techno-multi- lum Content Standards in this area, as to make their parents happy or fulfill It may also be that it is simply not Melina Gaglias Valerie Rovner Daniel Chapman Matthew O’Donnell taskers - IMing three friends while they have for math, science, language the obligation of an organization. possible to convince all teenagers why Elizabeth Gallo Michael Sabony Indranath Chattopadhyay Dominique Osterman downloading music to their iPod and arts and social studies. This is not a very unusual reaction, charity is good, and society may have Jillian Gardner Sallijean Saputo Bianca Chaves Alexis Pigna reading e-mail. They have unprec- A technologically literate student, especially because selflessness often to settle to teach why it is necessary. Roman Gerus Justin Scholar Cyril Collantes Kethan Reddy Noelle Giacona Jennifer Schwarz Devon Daly Andrea Redmount edented access to information, people if given the assignment to prepare a does not develop until adulthood. After all, feeding the mouths of the Craig Gorbunoff John Shell Joseph D’Annunzio Ryan Reeson and ideas over high-speed digital historical research paper will access However, this attitude does defeat the hungry or saving the rainforest will Alan Gutierrez Victor Siret Brion Davis Dena Rice media. the Internet to glean information from purpose of charity that these organi- always be more important than doing Justin Haas Taylor Sprague Dilland Davis Michael Riesenberg They are the natives of the digital historical archives and current litera- zations wish to encourage. Apart from it for the right reason. Paige Hammond Daniel Stein Jacqueline Depew Jenna Romaine Evan Hodulik Michael Steinfeld Kathryn Dinizo Arthur Rose world, a world much different from ture at libraries around the world, the help that they involuntarily pro- Vincent is a sophomore at Westfield Stephanie Holmes Sheila Strong Alan Dlugosz Laura Ruesch the one that existed when their par- download period music, listen to a vide, there is little point in teens help- High School. Katrina Homentowska Megha Tailor Kathryn Foley Marissa Sacca ents and teachers were their age. famous speech on ing others if they do not understand Alexander Hoover Tyler Terens Sarah Frier Eddie Sangern Douglas Rushkoff, author of “Play- www.americanrhetoric.com, and syn- why. Naomi Joseph Chloe Thomas Marc Gaglioti Stefani Silverman Courtney Kaadi Erica Tropp Toniann Gattozzi Benjamin Smith ing Digital,” wrote, “yesterday’s edu- thesize and present their data and What good is a thousand points of Melissa Keiser Nicole Turso Carly Goldner Valerie Smith cation is not sufficient to fully pre- information in a multimedia presen- light if they don’t know why they’re Jonathan Kerby Julia Van Etten Alexander Gonzalez Victoria Spuler pare today’s learners to thrive in a tation projected from their laptop onto shining? Of course, it is important to Brett Kovacs Michael Vilarino Matthew Goor Gregory Stein digital world.” Therefore, it is essen- a Smartboard at the front of the class- encourage charity no matter what the Ian Krieger Marissa Visci Andrew Gorbunoff Margaux Streep Kaitlyn Laffin Melissa Wasser Alexander Graham Sarah Strong tial that educators and parents ac- room and, finally, upload the presen- individual attitude of the volunteer is. Hanaa Lakhani Callum Wayman Ericka Gutierrez Nicholas Thorneloe knowledge that a paradigm shift is tation to their own web site so that There is nothing especially “wrong” Zachary Lenoff Sarah Weber Michael Harrison Laura Toffolo taking place in our children’s educa- members of their extended family about this. Nevertheless, teaching the Alexandra Loop Erik Loreng Nichelle Hodulik Tracy Toffolo tion, “from plateaus of knowing to can view it online anywhere, any- true importance of charity will most Jeremy Wise Sarah Hoffman David Van Wert Michelle Jenkelowitz Brian Walsh continuous cycles of learning” time. likely yield more involvement later in Alexandra Joy Emily Weinstock (“enGauge: 21st Century Skills for As we move toward our vision, life. Jeffrey Kranz Kevin Welch 21st Century Learners”). more teachers will expect their stu- Another disappointing trend that Grade 6 Distinguished David Kreps Brandon Wheeler That is where the schools, the teach- dents to exhibit technological literacy sometimes appears in the high school Meghan Allen Jonathan Mahoney Evan Levine Alexander Zaller ers and the administrators in the skills in this way. As we move toward is the stacking of college transcripts. William Babis Kelsey Mattimore Blake Lyons Kelsey Zaller Allison Begalman Casey Mcbride Morgan Maisel Cassandra Zito Westfield public schools become a our vision, more students and teach- Though it usually goes unmentioned, Paul Benovengo Brigid Mcgovern powerful force in educating the Net ers will participate in collaborative, large senior projects or club involve- Emma Budiansky Varshini Narayanan Generation. We must ensure that our online projects that breakdown the ment is not always seen as a sacrifice. Teresa Cannone Daniel Nizolak curriculum, facilities and resources walls of the classroom and put them In a town where academic competi- Lindsey Cianciotta Madhumita Parmar Grade 8 Distinguished Russell Davis Kaitlin Picone Matthew Alfano Lee Lenz meet the aptitudes, attitudes, expec- in touch with a global, learning com- tiveness is astronomical, charity is a Rosalie Depaola Jane Rabinovich Danielle Bernstein Alyson Linsenberg tations and learning styles of our stu- munity. well-known résumé booster for the Madelyne Dhaliwal Miriam Reiserova Alex Brass Delia Mcgee dent population. How can we tackle As we move toward our vision, more college-crazy. Joseph Dunn Richard Ricciardelli Amelia Brause Sruthi Narayanan this challenge? teachers will participate in workshops Often a guy or girl will become Lauren Eckert Rula Saeed Graceann Caramico Katarina Nier Caitlin English Seth Schlisserman Matthew Ciabattari Daniel Nizri The answer lies in having a solid to hone their technological skills and involved in four or more charitable Kori Fleischman Avia Shadmi Kevin Coughlan Adam Offitzer vision and a systemic plan so that our enhance their awareness of new tech- clubs in the school for this purpose. Sara Heiden Eli Silverstein Victoria Dalessandro Chiemeka Onwuanaegbule students and teachers can success- nologies. As we move toward our Unfortunately, this makes it difficult Ryan Henkels Abigail Slaugh Diana Devries Neha Pannuri fully teach and learn in a digital world. vision, more technological resources to be very dedicated to any of them. Brenda Ho Tracy Staeudle Lyndsey Douglas Gina Pelosi Taylor Hoblitzell Nicholas Stawicki Rebecca Dunn Lindsay Robinson Our vision for the future is embodied will be infused into our classrooms so Students will often independently Jacquelyn Isola Sara Tepper Jessica Feldman Roger Romero in the following district initiatives: that every student and teacher, regard- perform larger projects as well, and Ian Johnston Cynthia Timko Zachary Flanzman Kelsey Rossi the implementation of a digital-age less of school location and grade level, in turn, these often are considered Priya Kamdar Heather Ullery Geri Flood Carrie Salem curriculum in technological literacy, will have what they need to teach and self-serving. Ezra Klein Jaime Weisbrot Christopher Fortunato Alanna Salituro Alyssa Laki Sarah Ziegler Kelly Gajdzisz Jessica Schroder the integration of technology-embed- learn in a digital world. In Tom Wolfe’s recent novel “I am Samantha Goldner Devon Sepe Charlotte Simmons,” which Taylor Guiffre Eliann Shadmi chronicles the life of the modern col- Samantha Henderson Mackenzie Sizemore WHS Student Wins Grade 7 Honor Roll Michael Henkels Lauren Steinbeck lege student, he gives a description of Eli Acosta Jessica Moore Caitlin Hoynes-O’Connor Benjamin Ungar a well-off athletic prep school stu- Betsy Appel Emily Nagourney Scott Keogh Nicole Vacca Oprah’s Essay Contest dent who formulates a plan to create Julia Babis Michael Napolitano Rebecca Krakora Erica Wise a bread-donation service through lo- Ellesse Bartosik Andrew Naugle Albert Wu WESTFIELD –Westfield High locaust, and she is involved in the cal bakeries, which he subsequently Emily Becker Tyler Nguyen School (WHS) sophomore Kate Dou- “Adopting a Survivor” program, Shreena Bhojani Chijioke Ohamadike dumps on a fellow more caring stu- Kyle Birnbaum Michael Parada Westfield BOE glas won Oprah Winfrey’s national which matches Holocaust survivors dent while still taking all the credit. Timothy Bonacum Nicholas Petrow High School Essay Contest. with youth so their stories will never The character sees this as his free Joshua Brooks Annahelena Pimenta Reviewing Final Budget Kate was notified last week that she be lost. Michael Chaia Joelle Pisauro WESTFIELD – Following the is one of 50 students selected by a As a winner of Oprah’s National Rebecca Chavan Carrie Port Jump Start Presents Evan Cole Erica Randazzo board’s adoption of a tentative bud- panel of judges to receive this distinc- Essay Contest, Kate will be flown to Lane Darwin Sean F. Reilly get for the 2006-07 school year on tion. These students’ essays were cho- Chicago in April where she will have Singing Valentine Jessica DiGiacomo Sean P. Reilly March 14, a budget review by the sen from more than 50,000 entries. the opportunity to see the taping of SCOTCH PLAINS – Children in Nicolas Diprospero Andrew Ricciardi Westfield Board of Education will be A panel of judges, who looked at the show, meet Oprah and Professor the Jump Start Pre-K classes at Patrick Dougher Amanda Rodriguez Osazenoriu Ebose Michelle Rogoff held March 21. The board will ap- the originality, creativity, eloquence, Wiesel. Although Kate is eager to Brunner School in Scotch Plains in- Claudia Falconieri Melanie Rome prove the final budget on March 28, structure and relevance of the writ- meet Oprah, she is most excited to vited family members to school on Jalynn Farmer Warren Rose with the public voting on April 18 ing, reviewed the essays. meet Professor Wiesel. She respects February 14 for a Valentine’s Day Gregory Favreau Eve Rosenheck from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Just over a month ago, Oprah the man, educator and Holocaust sur- treat. The children entertained their Frederick Feller Anthony Scalfaro Hayley Geller Charles Sciara All BOE meetings are held at 8 Winfrey announced the criteria for vivor. guests with a program of love songs Jesse Haack Nehal Selim p.m. at 302 Elm Street and are open her essay contest, which was run in Kate was also notified that she and poems. Zachary Harper Avika Shah to the public. A summary of each conjunction with her now renowned placed third in the Young Play- The classroom was decorated with Emily Horowitz Jason Shaub meeting is available online at book club. The essay contest focused wrights contest sponsored by Union hearts that the children had painted Victoria Ingato David Silk Julia Ingram Emily Skaar www.westfieldnjk12.org in the on Elie Wiesel’s book “Night,” which County College. They staged her and each family received a Katharine Keane Peter Surace superintendent’s web pages. Meet- examines the travesties of the Holo- drama on March 12. Currently, Kate handcrafted Valentine card. The re- Patrick Kelly James Sweeney ings are also televised on TV36 on caust through the innocent eyes of a is working to finish a WWII docu- freshment table included a heart- William Kempner Charles Timko Tuesdays at 8 a.m., 3 and 11 p.m. and young Wiesel. The contest asked par- mentary that she began after listen- shaped cake that the children had Michael Kitts Gabrielle Vacca Evelyn Klotz Sebastian Valdes Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sat- ticipants to explore the relevance of ing to a Holocaust survivor last year baked and decorated for the occa- Megan Koederitz Georgeann Wallden urdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 10 Wiesel’s text today. who visited the Westfield High sion. Ryan Laguna Hollis Wang a.m. After reading about the horrors and School Humanities class, a program At the end of the program, each strength of human spirit in “Night,” that combines the study of history child went to the classroom post of- FW’s Veeck Serves Westfield’s Awareness Kate explored the significance of the with English. fice to collect Valentines. text in the world today. After working As Sorority Officer Expo Set for March 22 through several drafts, she captured SAT WRITING WORKSHOP FANWOOD – Courtney Veeck of WESTFIELD – The 13th-annual the relevance of Wiesel’s experiences. Fanwood has been selected to serve Awareness Expo is scheduled to take Kate’s essay examines the issues Is your child ready for the SAT essay? as vice president of recruitment of place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March of fanaticism, contemporary geno- Lewis Seagull, an adjunct professor of English composition at Kean Zeta Tau Alpha at Susquehanna Uni- 22, at Edison Intermediate School, cide, loss of faith and the bystander University, certified by the College Board versity. 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield. effect in our world today. She re- Zeta Tau Alpha (Iota Nu Chapter) minds readers that we should all take is available to tutor your child to optimize his or her chance to The program includes two one- achieve the score necessary for acceptance at the college of choice. is one of four national sororities at hour “break out” type sessions, cov- a stand in the fight against genocide; Susquehanna. ering an assortment of child re- and Kate does just that. Even before Workshop will be held March 11, 18 and 25 12:30 to 2:00pm at Courtney is a sophomore Biology lated topics. the announcement of Oprah’s essay the Center for Academic Success at Kean University major at Susquehanna. A 2004 gradu- The Awareness Expo is open to contest, Kate possessed a passion for ate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High understanding human rights and the Three sessions – $199 the public and free of charge; pre- Individual instruction also available School, she is the daughter of Robert registration is not required. human spirit. She is in the process of and Joy Veeck. producing a documentary on the Ho- 688330 Call (908) 928-9386 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 16, 2006 Page 11

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 BLUE DEVIL SHAFFER; RAIDERS GIANNACI, GANO GET GREAT MEMORIES Union County Claims 2; Region 3, Five NJSIAA State Wrestling Champions

By DAVID B. CORBIN Region 3 standout, Mike Grey of In the semifinals, Caldwell was Winkelspecht of Williamstown, 4-2, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Delbarton, became New Jersey’s first cruising with a 9-2 lead over Dela- to advance to the semifinals. After Union County claimed two cham- four-time state champion when he ware Valley’s CJ Inglin but got a little taking the lead, Hogan used his legs pions and Region 3, which includes defeated South Plainfield’s Jim careless and yielded a reversal and a and leverage to control Winkelspecht Westfield High School and Scotch Conroy, 13-7, for the 125-lb crown. near-fall. Fortunately, he used his ath- until the final buzzer. Plains-Fanwood High School, He also was named the tournament’s letic ability to recover and claim an “I felt like I was at home when I claimed five champions at the Outstanding Wrestler. Grey, who fin- 11-8 victory. was wrestling,” chuckled Hogan who NJSIAA state wrestling tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times March 12. The three-day affair drew GOING OFF THE MAT…Raider Nick Giannaci, right, and his opponent go off a record attendance of 42,528 – 9,744 the mat during the 189-lb preliminary bout at the NJSIAA Wrestling Tourna- on Friday, 10,056 and 10,954 on Sat- ment in Atlantic City. urday and 11,774 on Sunday. VENEZIA LED IN SCORING, GERCKENS IN REBOUNDS Blue Devil Boys Finished Well In Rugged Basketball Area

By DAVID B. CORBIN 15 pounds. He was our MVP. He was est player in the conference, junior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a great passer of the basketball. He point guard Tom Bonard had the heart Surviving in a very tough confer- could go to the perimeter, which en- of a lion. He led the team in assists ence is what the Westfield High abled us to do a lot of things, because with 186 – 8 per game – sank 210 School boys basketball team had to his man had to come out and guard points and was second in 3-pointers deal with this season. Not only did him. He was able to rebound in a with 29. The pesky Bonard made 36 the Blue Devils survive but they fin- tough, physical conference. I said if CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING IT TO THE ELITE 16 AT 145-LBS…Blue Devil Andrew Shaffer, right, won his first bout to make it to the elite 16 wrestlers in the 145-lb class at the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City on March 10-12. ished his high school career with a Throughout the season, Cranford’s added, “He got in on a real deep shot. 157-2 record, won at 103-lbs his Pat Hogan hovered around the sev- I fought it off really well and, because freshman year, at 112-lbs his sopho- enth/eighth ranking at 171-lbs but he of that, I got to get a takedown. My more year and at 119-lbs his junior proved that he was the top dog when legs have been working for me so far year. he defeated Camden Catholic’s An- this tournament so, hopefully, it will Darrion Caldwell of Rahway cap- thony Trongone, 3-2, in the champi- take me to the finals. I feel great!” tured his third state crown with a 14- onship bout to finish his season with Alex Caruso of Watchung Hills 8 decision over Hillsborough’s John a 31-0 record and to finish his career grabbed the 160-lb crown with a 4-3 Mangini in the 152-lb finals. Caldwell, with 107 victories. victory over defending 160-lb state who finished his career with a 146-4 After winning, 6-3, in the pre- champ Scott Giffin of Eastern and record, including 101 pins, won at quarterfinals, Hogan seemed to feel Delbarton’s Frank Perrelli won the 119-lb his sophomore year and at at home on a mat that matched his 112-lb title with a 4-2, three-over- 130-lbs his junior year. school colors – blue and gold. He time victory over Dan Kelly of Dela- In the pre-quarterfinals, after he successfully fought off a single-leg ware Valley. pinned Hightstown’s Dan Indellicati takedown attempt and added a Westfield Blue Devil senior An- in 50 seconds, Caldwell, donning a takedown of his own to defeat Mike CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 stylish Rahway wrestling jersey, es- corted him back to his coaches, shook his hand and patted him on the back. David B. Corbin (December 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I’m always humble when I wrestle. BLUE DEVIL MOST VALUABLE PLAYER…Senior forward Josh Gerckens was named as the Blue Devils’ MVP this If I make it to the finals, I may wear season. Gerckens led the team in rebounds with 172 and scored 256 points. the old uniform,” commented Caldwell with a smile. ished with an impressive 14-9 season we could rebound in this conference, and qualified for the North Jersey, we could win some games and we Group 4 Section 2 tournament for the were able to do that,” said Everly. fourth time in five years. Junior Mike Venezia led the team RAIDER SOCCER CAMP The Blue Devils began its season by in scoring with 396 points – 18 ppg – PRESENTS winning the John “Butch” Kowal Tour- and in 3-pointers with 31. He shot 47 nament in Rahway after defeating Sum- percent from the field and also was Spring 2006 Mini Camp mit, JP Stevens and St. Peter’s Prep. second in rebounds with 120. They defeated perennial rival Cranford “Mike was the go-to guy and he at SP-F High School Fields, Scotch Plains twice – they also beat the Cougars gave us some big games, 36, 29 points. April 11-13 • 9:00am - 12:00pm twice in 2004 – whipped Scotch Plains- He really improved as the season Fanwood in their second meeting, went on. He changed his game by Director Home of the going into the post and creating a post 7 Time topped Shabazz and burned Elizabeth, Tom Breznitsky 57-55, at the buzzer in the first round of play for us, which is very important. NJ State Champion the Union County tournament. He was also able to be more aggres- SP-FHS Boys’ Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team “Scotch Plains and Cranford are sive and take the ball to the basket and definitely a rivalry. They are like us, be the threat. When you can pen- Raider Summer Soccer Camps: July 10-14 • July 24-28 especially in a conference where there etrate, when you can shoot and when are other teams not like us. There is you can post up, you can create all Call for information and applications: always a bit of pride to beat those two kinds of problems. He was a triple 908-322-6102 teams,” said Blue Devil Head Coach threat,” said Everly. Kevin Everly. “To beat Elizabeth in Despite possibly being the small- [email protected] the county tournament was a big win. It was emotional the way we did it.” Senior forward Josh Gerckens had a strong season across the board, espe- Please join us at the F r a n c e s c a A z z a r a cially under the boards where led the team with 172 rebounds. Addition- Open House Sunday, March 19th 1-4PM Direct Dial 908-233-8924 ally, he sank 256 points – 11 points per game (ppg) – and finished with five double-doubles – 10 or more points and 10 or more rebounds in a game. “He made a difference to make this a successful season. He put on about

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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Page 12 Thursday, March 16, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den It’s Not Difficult To Know Who the Ol’-Time Fans Are By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times There are many types of Westfield Remember playing football games wasn’t often. age, that’s mind-boggling. The streak sports fans. There are those who were at Scotch Plains-Fanwood behind Remember seeing Floyd Beane di- included the last 16 games of his born into WHS sports families, grew what was then called Park Junior High recting traffic on the corner of East junior year and the 24 games he played up in town and naturally came by School (the former high school). Broad and Elm streets and thinking his senior year (2002). Cook got a hit their love of the Blue and White. Remember when Cranford was what a great running back he was, in the in his final at-bat eight times to keep There are those who moved into town, maybe even more of a heated/hated same backfield with Hall of Famer Jim the streak alive. at least partially because of either the rival than Scotch Plains. Turpin, Jack Hahn and Bob Lowe on The 40-inning scoreless streak of school’s academic or athletic reputa- Remember Joe Freeman’s Gob Joe Freeman’s first team — which went pitcher Frank Tokash. That’d be al- tion, and adopted the school’s teams. Shop (now Taylor & Love Realtors). 9-0 and allowed just two touchdowns. most six straight complete-game shut- And there are those who have come to Remember the rivalry between Remember swim coach Chuck outs. Of course, pitching for Norm live vicariously through the glories of WHS and Holy Trinity High School. Gantner, an ex-Marine who looked (Nemo) Koury back in 1967, most of the many outstanding WHS sports Remember when Pingry was in like a drill sergeant with his crewcut, Tokash’s efforts went the full seven teams, both male and female. Hillside, and was WHS’s main rival dealing with wild late-1960s and early- innings. On the year, “Toke” was 9-3 But the true died-in-the-wool WHS in soccer, swimming and tennis. ’70s guys like Steve Schmitt, Gordon and threw five shutouts. (His catcher sports fan stands out. You can tell if Remember opposing basketball Clark, Joe Wilson, Bob Shahnazarian, was current WHS coach Bob somebody is an ol’-time WHS fan if coaches like SP-F’s Chuck (Red Mike Condrillo and others. Brewster.) they … Socks) Dittmar, Bill Martin of Remember all the great Kehler-era The boys swim team’s 42-year David B. Corbin (February 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Remember listening to the Righ- Cranford, Rollie Massimino at Hill- running backs — Bill Bryant, Jim streak of winning Union County TOUGH DEFENSIVELY AND OFFENSIVELY…Senior Terron Rogers was teous Brothers as they drove over the side, and on the junior varsity level, Kovacs, Jay Isbrecht, Rudy Brown, championships. The streak started in very tough defensively but he also bucketed 193 points and had 43 thefts. Goethel’s Bridge to hit Staten Island Hubie Brown at Cranford and Bill Ron Hall, Doug Murphy, Bruce 1957, before Elvis Presley had ever after a big football win back in the Born at Scotch Plains. Otzmann, Paul Byrne, Drew Viglianti, had a No. 1 hit, and lasted through the mid-1960s. Remember future NBA star Rick Kevin Bonner, Ed Morton, Keith Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Remember when they used to Barry of Roselle Park and future Penn Davis, Glen Kehler, Jim Reid, Bob Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush Blue Devil Boys Finished Well charge admission to the boys swim- State quarterback Frank Spaziani of McNally, Frank Kelly, Butch Sr. and into the Clinton administra- ming meets, and there was diving Clark as pitchers who threw no-hit- Woolfolk, Owen Brand, Paul Leifer tion before it was narrowly halted by held as the fifth event and nobody left ters against WHS. and Mike Giacone. Scotch Plains-Fanwood in 1999. “It’s In Rugged Basketball Area during the diving because coach Bill Remember a district wrestling tour- Remember how WHS sports were a good thing we beat ’em this year,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Cant’s protégées were truly the Lords nament being held at Roosevelt Jun- “down” in the 1950s, but still man- SP-F star Steve Berkowitz said, “or it of the Boards, way before that team ior High School in the gymnasium aged to produce three of the school’s might never have ended.” (WHS has steals and had seven double-doubles cent from the field) and was second in was invented. behind the stage in the auditorium. (It all-time greatest athletes — swim- won the last seven county titles, giv- – 10 assists and 10 points per game. thefts with 43. Remember the small refreshment was in 1940.) mer Roger Anderson and baseballers ing them 49 of the last 50.) “He’s really the leader of our team “He really made an effort. He gave stand that was located on the home side Remember “health club” every Bob List and Jeff Torborg — and one The 48-game unbeaten streak of the emotionally. He goes out there and us very good defense. He was able to of the football field, near the old summer. of its best teams, the 1959 basketball WHS football teams from early in 1968 plays hurt, plays sick. All of our guys put pressure on the ball, pressure on scoreboard, with the minute-hand clock. Remember 6-foot-3 Bill Schutsky team that went 24-3 and captured the until a 21-16 loss at Montclair late in do. He has great vision, he’s unselfish the passing lanes and he could be a Remember the baseball team play- defending WHS’s 6-11 Bob King for school’s first county championship, 1973. (Included in that streak was a 36- and, when we need him to score, he scoring weapon for us,” said Everly. ing its home games at Tamaques Park, Rollie Massimino’s Hillside Comets, led by Bob Haines, Tom Gilson, Ken game winning streak.) The victims: can,” said Everly. Junior Dan Pritsker presented quite Unami Park and even Nomahegan before Schutsky went on to display Hite and Ray Bailey. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (six times), Senior guard Terron Rogers buck- an offensive touch and netted 222 Park. (And you’re a really old-time his tough defense at West Point for Remember your family moving to Nutley (five times, plus one tie), eted 193 points (8.8 ppg and 46 per- points (9.6 ppg and 54 percent from fan if you remember the covered another famous coach, named Bob this town so that you could attend Cranford (five times), Plainfield (five the field), including 28 three-pointers. grandstand on the original baseball Knight. WHS and play on its outstanding times), Hillside (five times), Rahway PUBLIC NOTICE He also took a team-leading 11 charges. field at Recreation Park, with home Remember the pickup basketball teams, under some outstanding (four times, plus one tie), Montclair BOROUGH OF FANWOOD “Dan is a very good offensive plate near Westfield Ave. and what is games at Gumbert Field, when the coaches. (four times), A.L. Johnson (four times), PLANNING BOARD player. To shoot 54 percent from the now the concrete football stands in courts were located in what is now And lastly, they remember when Governor Livingston (four times), THIRD ROUND HOUSING PLAN field is pretty special. He was able deep centerfield.) the parking lot behind the leftfield seemingly the entire student body Jonathan Dayton (one time), Union ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN develop his game a little bit where he Remember the football field be- fence of Field #2. used to cheer on the teams in all (one time), Thomas Jefferson (one time) OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD MASTER PLAN could take the ball to the basket, fin- fore Recreation Field, the field lo- Remember the great coaches in the sports. If they can remember that, and Middletown (one time). ish inside,” said Everly. cated out East Broad Street, between town’s youth leagues — Joe Wiendl, they are really old. Other streaks to consider: The 110- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plan- ning Board of the Borough of Fanwood will Toward the end of the season, fresh- Harrison and Euclid. Frank Ketcham, Art Frederickson, TOUGHEST RECORDS game unbeaten streak of the football conduct a public hearing at 7:30 PM on man Mike Lessner came onto the Remember the WHS baseball play- Doug Merrill, Pat Papaccio, Bob While records may be made to be B squad from the late 1950s until Wednesday, March 29, 2006 to consider scene and shot 49 percent from the ers ending the high school season Brewster, Mike Yatcilla, Jim Bonner, broken, here’s some WHS records Sept. 24, 1973, a 14-6 loss to the adoption of a Third Round Housing field and 80 percent from the foul then playing seven days a week with Al Pfeiffer, Bill Taylor, Charlie that The Den feels will last for a very, Middletown; and the girls cross coun- Plan Element and Fair Share Plan of the Fanwood Borough Master Plan. The hear- line. He showed tremendous poise either the Westfield American Le- Schrope, Brud Davis, Jeff Gilbert, very long time. try team’s win streak that started in ing will be held at Fanwood Borough Hall, when he bucketed 12 points against gion or Robert Turner’s Westfield Pat Kennedy, Bob Bell, Dick Gottlick, The 59-meet win streak put up by 1994 (a 27-29 loss to Newark East Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 North St. Patrick’s in the Union County Merchants in the Union County Bernie Hearon and many, many oth- the WHS swim teams from 1957 until Side) and lasted until 2003 (a 24-33 Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at quarterfinals. League. ers — who were the feeder system to a 1962 loss to Pingry. That was fol- loss to SP-F). 7:30 PM. Public comment will be taken during the public hearing. The Third Round “He has no fear in big games, like Remember standing-room-only the high school. lowed by a 45-meet win streak that TICK, TICK, TICK Housing Plan Element and Fair Share St. Patrick’s,” noted Everly. crowds at most of the boys basketball Remember the Town Softball was halted in 1965 by the Princeton There are 16 days until the WHS Plan addresses the planning requirements In addition to Venezia, Bonard, games and most of the wrestling League of the 1960s at Franklin University freshmen. baseball season opens against of the Substantive Rules of the New Jer- Pritsker and Lessner, juniors Santo matches. School, with the Franklin Bowlers, The 74-meet win streak of the WHS Hillsborough, Saturday, April 1, 11 sey Council on Affordable Housing for the period beginning on December 20, 2004 Nardi and Peter Antonelli put in an Remember varsity swim meets in Laymes, Kool Jerks, Spidermen, and girls swim teams, from 1985 until the a.m. at Edison Intermediate School. (N.J.A.C. 5:94 et seq.). adequate amount of playing time and the Rooke Pool at the Y. the Sunday quadrupleheaders. 1990 state final, a 90-80 loss to That’s the best of Union County base- A copy of the Third Round Housing Plan will add experience to next year’s Remember the band marching Remember wondering why Bobby Camden Catholic. It is still the long- ball vs. the best of Somerset County. Element and Fair Share Plan will be on file squad. Freshmen Dave Pusar and down Rahway Avenue after each foot- Flynn wasn’t the starting point guard on est streak in NJ history by a public Be there (weather permitting, of and available for public inspection at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing in Chris Jenkins look to be an asset. ball victory playing “(They’ll Be) A the basketball team as a sophomore in school, and second longest (to course)! the office of the Planning Board Secretary, “We definitely have guard play,” Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.” 1965, or how Roger Twitchell was cut Immaculata Heart Academy) by any The Devil’s Den appears Thursday 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New said Everly. “Nardi and Jenkins come Remember when the only varsity from the varsity several years earlier. girls swim team. in The Westfield Leader during the Jersey 07023, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mon- with inside play. We will need them to sports were played by boys. Remember the 4-2, 3-7, 2-7 and the Jay Cook’s 40-game hitting streak, scholastic sports season. Contact us day through Friday. Pat Hoynes step up. I think it’s all there and we Remember the lacrosse team play- one or two other plays coach Gary starting midway through his junior with comments, suggestions or trivia Planning Board Secretary have high expectations going into ing on Sycamore Field, behind the Kehler’s football teams used to run year and including every game he questions at [email protected]. Go 1 T - 3/16/06, The Times Fee: $30.60 next year.” “new” firehouse. until somebody stopped them, which played his senior year. In this day and Devils!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN However, scoring was just one part “She was playing the four spot be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of her game. Miller led the team in cause Stephanie was out. She usually Two years ago, the Westfield High rebounds with 153 – 98 defensive shares the three spot with Infantino,” School girls basketball program ap- (first), 55 offensive (second) – and in said Marino. peared to be in shambles and showed steals with 88 to elevate her two-year Junior Katie Cronen demonstrated it with a winless 0-23 record. Then, theft total to 166. her defensive qualities by grabbing last year, in came a talented group of Sophomore point guard Gab 129 rebounds – second on the team – freshmen girls who blended well with O’Leary had the distinction of being and led in offensive boards with 58. the upperclassmen to produce a 9-13 the top Blue Devil in assists with 88 Offensively, she sank 102 points and record. This year, the young Lady to bring her two-year total to 173. She went 34-for-61 (54 percent) from the Blue Devils accomplished nearly all was second in 3-pointers with 15, charity line. Junior LeAnne Skorge, the goals set for them and finished second in steals with 42 and third in who entered the game to bolster the with a 14-10 record. scoring with 173 points. She also defense, pulled down 38 defensive The Lady Blue Devils got off to a pulled 56 rebounds. and 30 offensive boards, while con- good start by overpowering the “Defensively, she does a great job tributing 47 points. Jonathan Dayton Lady Bulldogs, 52- on the other team’s star player,” “Katie and LeAnne mixed it up 30, for the Joseph Pepe/Larry Levee Marino pointed out. “She keeps their inside and played our big girl roll. I Holiday Tournament championship points down.” was trying to give them equal time at in Springfield on December 30 to up Sophomore Danielle Infantino fin- the five spot and also give El Koury a their record to 6-1. By midseason, ished with 91 rebounds – 58 defen- break at the four spot by bringing their record shot to 10-4. sive, 33 offensive – sank 110 points Cronen back in,” said Marino. “We were taking it one step at a and had 29 assists. Freshman Tara Handza came off time and we knew that, eventually, “She seems kind of quiet on the the bench and scored 93 points, we were going to turn our program courts but when she starts to step it up grabbed 15 rebounds and had five David B. Corbin (February 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times around with the hard work that the she can make the shots,” commented assists. Freshman Gabby Jakub con- THE GO-TO PERSON AND LEADING SCORER…Erin Miller, No. 11, was the Blue Devils’ leading scorer this season with 362 points, bringing her two-year total to 738. She also nailed 25 from 3-point range. Additionally, Miller was second on the girls put in, not only during the sea- Marino. tributed 16 rebounds and 14 points. team in assists with 78. son but in the off-season. We reached Junior Casey El Koury battled her “What’s nice about that is Tara and our goals. We wanted to be competi- way under the baskets to be the Blue Gabby came off the bench to give the tive. We wanted to qualify for the Devils’ second-leading scorer with starters a breather,” said Marino. WF ‘Y’ Cagers Win states. We wanted to finish in the top- 179 points and third-leading With every player returning and a SPF JV Hockey Men to Hold 10 in Union County. The only goal rebounder with 99 – second in defen- healthy Slodyczka’s presence, the NJ 14U Hoops Title we did not get was winning the county sive rebounds with 76. El Koury also Blue Devils should prove to be quite The Westfield Area Y 14-and- Skate Event on March 18 tournament,” said Blue Devil Head committed 24 acts of theft. formidable next year. under Division boys/girls basket- Coach Joe Marino. ball team, led by coach Quinton Community members from the sur- There will be door prizes, which The Blue Devils played the Redding, won the YMCA New rounding area are invited to skate include a Raider hockey blanket and entire season without the ser- Jersey State Championship after with the inaugural Scotch Plains a prize from the New Jersey Devils vices of sophomore Stephanie defeating Montclair Y, 35-33, on Fanwood Ice Hockey team on Satur- organization. Raider hockey apparel, Slodyczka, who was last year’s March 5. Coach Redding has been day, March 18, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. water bottles and team posters will be leader in rebounds with 179 and a part of the Westfield Area Y staff at The Rock Ice Pavilion in Dunellen. for sale as well as refreshments. second in scoring with 252 since 1998 and has been coaching There will be free skate time, oppor- Information about becoming a mem- points. the team for two years. tunities to shoot on Raider goalies ber of the ice hockey association, Sun- “We missed her this year. This league invites all NJ and certificates to record the fastest day afternoon roller hockey events Hopefully, she will get every- YMCA’s to compete in four dif- slap shot speed. and in-house leagues for younger skat- thing taken care of,” said Marino. ferent divisions. The Westfield Admission is $10, which includes ers will be provided. Reduced price When it came to scoring, Area Y offers basketball leagues free skates if needed. Helmets are tickets to the Sunday, April 9 Devils- sophomore Erin Miller was the for all ages. Tryouts for next required. Rangers game will be on sale. go-to person and the Blue Dev- year’s team will be held in Octo- The Scotch Plains Fanwood ice ils’ opponents knew it. Despite ber. For more information, please hockey junior varsity team was es- their defensive efforts, Miller call Jennifer Hessberger, Sports tablished following a year effort by netted 362 points (15.7 points Director, at (908) 233-2700, ex- players, parents and community mem- per game) to bring her two-year tension no. 258 or e-mail bers. The proposal was approved late total to 738. Miller also hit 89- [email protected]. October 2005 and tryouts were held 138 in free throws for 65 per- mid-November. The first game was cent. Not only did she have the played on December 5 against Vernon ability to drive to the basket but Region 3 Wrestling and the new Raider team won, 4-2. she also proved to be effective The SP-F icemen continued their outside and led the team with 25 NJ State Wrestling: success ending the regular season in from three-point range. Addi- Check out photos of the Region second place. tionally, she was second in as- 3 Wrestling Tournament on the web. Rock Ice Pavilion is located at 125 sists with 78. www.goleader.com – Click Pho- North Avenue in Dunellen. Registra- “She’s not a selfish player, tos then click photos on left. Go to tion for the March 18 event is not which is good. She will pass the required. Please e-mail ball off to somebody if they are David B. Corbin (February 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times appropriate listing. NJSIAA Wres- ALL RETURNING NEXT YEAR…With no seniors, the Blue Devils will return all of tling will follow in a few days. [email protected] for more open. Basically, she sets the tone Quinton Redding information. of the game,” said Marino. their players next year.

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drew Shaffer came a long way since hands of Old Bridge’s Steve Fallon in placed sixth at 215-lbs after being Gregory (P-burg), 5-0 his fourth-place showing in the Scotch the 119-lb preliminary round and pinned by Bryan Fill of Hasbrouck 119: — Tyler Milonas (Jefferson) p Pat Plains-Fanwood JV tournament his Raider Nick Giannaci got caught with Heights in 5:40. Brearley freshman Strizki (Hunt. Cent), 3:30 a half nelson in 1:44 by Bergen Ken Knapp lost in the first round 125: — Greg Hart (Bernards) d Tom freshman year. Shaffer registered three Lorenzo (W. Orange), 4-1, 2 OT takedowns, two near-falls and two es- Catholic’s George Kocher in the 189- wrestlebacks at 103-lbs. 130: — Nick Murray (Bound Br) d Dan capes to claim a 14-10 decision over lb preliminaries. Teammate Pat CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: Lopes (Ocean Twp), 8-5 Matt Lemma of Haddon Township in Mineo, who also qualified for the 103: — Fred Santaite (N. Highlands) d 135: — Dale Fava (Don Bosco Prep) d the 145-lb preliminary round. Shaffer state tournament, was unable to make Vinnie Delle Fave (Toms River E), 7-2 Luke Lanno (Southern), 4-2 had a commanding, 14-5, lead until he got careless in the final 28 seconds and yielded a five-point move. “I thought when he went out, he

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times was ready to go. He was in the right FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP…Cranford’s Pat Hogan, right, fights off a frame of mind. The kid scored the single-leg takedown attempt in the quarterfinals and later goes on to win the 171- first takedown. It was one that I didn’t lb state championship. think he would have to give up but he got right out and had a nice pancake at the end of the period. At one point, he was up by nine points and left the kid back in the match. You can’t do that here. We were lucky to survive. He wrestled way too well to lose,” commented Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz. “There are 16 kids left in this weight class.” After losing via 2:48 fall to Garfield’s Frank Buenafuente in the pre-quarterfinals, Shaffer shifted to the wrestlebacks where he dropped a 9-2 decision to Pompton Lake’s Bob Mathews. “We were joking around with him before. As a freshman and a sopho- more, he started the year by placing

fourth in the Scotch Plains JV tour- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times nament. To end up in the top-16 in GAINING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AT A.C.…Raider Sal Gano, left, wrestling in the 119-lb preliminaries, gained the state just shows he had to have valuable experience on his first trip to compete in the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City. put in a whole lot of work. He wrestled hard and this was a unique the trip due to a severe elbow injury 112: — Frank Perrelli (Delbarton) d Dan 140: — Bryan Tracy (Paulsboro) d Pat Kelly (Del. Valley), 4-2, 3 OT Riley (Bernards), 5-3 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times opportunity that he got to experi- he sustained during the Region 3 140- lb championship bout and it may have 119: — Joe Trause (Bergen Cath) d 145: — Cory Bleaken (Clifton) d Ed STATE CHAMP AGAIN…Rahway’s Darrion Caldwell, left, claimed his third ence,” said coach Kurz. John Trumbetti (St Joe – Montvale), 4-3 McCray (So Plain), 5-0 state wrestling title by winning the 152-lb crown at A.C. Caldwell won at 119-lbs Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Sal had an effect on Gano and Giannaci. 125: — Mike Grey (Delbarton) d Jim 152: — Tom Scotton (Willingboro) d his sophomore year and at 130-lbs his junior year. Gano fell victim to a 2:34 fall at the “I think so in some respect,” said Conroy (So. Plainfield), 13-7 Nick Weaver (Cen Reg), 9-4 Raider Head Coach John Scholz. “You 130: — Will Livingston (Kittatinny) d 160: — Dave Richmond (Warren Hills) d know Pat is a spunky individual. He Trevor Melde (Delvarton), 7-6 Jeff Jacobs (Point Pleasant Boro), 3-2 135: — Jordan Burroughs ((Winslow 171: — Tom Spellman (Kitt) d Dillon builds a lot of character. He can talk Twp) d Dave Greenwald (St. Mary’s – Landi (W Morris), 7-5 to the kids sometimes differently than Rutherford), 9-8 189: — Jamelle Jones (Winslow Twp) d we talk to them. It was a real shame 140: — Frank Molinaro (So. Regional) d Kevin Crilley (So Plain), 10-5 OLDWELL ANKER Daryl Cocozzo (River Dell), 1-0 215: — Roy Dragon (BrH2O) d Alex C B we didn’t have Pat down here. As far Silvestro (Paulsboro), 1-0 145: — Scott Winston (Jackson) d Jesse & as Gano and Giannaci, I think just Harrington (Bound Br), 3-2 Hwt: — John Price (Wash Twp) d Adam E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE making it here was something really 152: — Darrion Caldwell (Rahway) d Henig (TRE), 5-0 special to them. I felt they had beatable John Mangini (Hillsborough), 14-8 FIFTH PLACE ROUND: kids. It’s just that everyone is going 160: — Alex Caruso (Watchung Hills) d 103: — Matt Oliver (TRN) p Eric Dunnet after it. Nobody wants to go home Scott Giffin (Eastern), 4-3 (Paul), 4:38 171: — Pat Hogan (Cranford) d Anthony 112: — Bob Dabal (N Bergen) d Filberto that night. I’m proud of both boys. It Trongone (Camden Cath), 3-2 Colon (Belleville), 9-2 was interesting, on our way out, Nick 189: — Keith Dobish (Lodi) d Nick Parisi 119: — Anthony Luma (Egg Harbor Twp) said, ‘Coach can we stop for a mo- (Marlboro), 3-1 won forfeit over Steve Fallon (Old Br) ment? I want to take all this in before 215: — Jack Corcoran (St. Joe – 125: — Kris Sigafoos (Del Val)d Jake Hammonton) d D.J. Russo (Lenape Sweezy (Delran), 6-3 I go off the mat.’ We walked real slow Valley), 6-4 130: — Chris Notte (Holy Cross) d Aaron off the mat. It was real nice!” Hwt: — Zach Rey (Hopatcong) d Wilcox (Schalick), 9-4 Rahway heavyweight Andre Demitrius Hester (Paulsboro), 5-4 135: — John Barnett (Jeff) p Andrew Neblett finished fifth with an injury THIRD PLACE ROUND: Van Dyk (Ocean Twp), 6:22 OT default over Mike Ragone of Camden 103: — Pat Hunter (So Plain) md Derek 140: — Shacoi Berry (Millville) p Matt Valenti (Kitt), 12-4 DeTroia (W Essex), 5:13 Catholic and Brearley’s Jesse Boyden 112: — Zac Coulas (Ocean Twp) d Jon 145: — Keith Dillard (Southern) p Matt Morganstern (Ber Cath), 1:36 152: — Chris Norrell (P-burg) d Bill Woodward (Howell), 2-0 Thinking of selling your home? 160: — Pete Simon (Iselin Kennedy) p Frank McLaughlin (Hillsboro), 5:08 CALL ME TODAY FOR A 171: — Alex Dalrymple (H Point) d Matt Trainor (Winslow Twp), 3-1 FREE MARKET CONSULTATION 189: — Ollie Ferrarro (Christian Bro)d Mac Mancuso (Holy Spirit), 7-5 “FOR THE SERVICE YOU EXPECT. . . 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 16, 2006 Page 15 St. Helen’s Sixth Boys Defeat St. Ann’s, 28-26, in Basketball The St. Helen’s sixth grade boy’s eight points while Patrick Dyer and basketball team played in the Michael Clancy finished with four Metuchen League playoffs against points each. St. Ann’s last weekend. The St. The team has battled all year and Helen’s boys have had a good year in never gave up regardless of the score. the Metuchen league with some very It seemed like a different player each close games and finished, 5-5. Two of week would step up and provide the their losses were forfeits. necessary effort required to have a St. Helen’s used crisp ball move- chance to win. The team was made up ment and tenacious defense to take a of 11 sixth graders: James Birnie, 6-4, first quarter lead in the playoff Sam Brown, Michael Clancy, Michael game. The second and third quarters Depalo, Patrick Dyer, Declan were hard fought and, at the end of Fitzmaurice, Patrick Johnson, John three quarters, the score was 16-15. Kirna, Richard Malacrae, Ryan Marsh The fourth quarter went back and and Joe McDonald. CHAMPIONS...The JCC Barracudas won the B Division State Championship forth. Both teams had their best of- The team will end the season with fensive run with St Ann’s scoring 11 participation in the St. Augustine’s points and St. Helen’s scoring 12 South Brunswick tournament. It has points. It was Patrick Johnson’s steal been an exciting year and all the boys JCC Barracudas Capture and fast break 3-point play that helped have demonstrated exemplary sports- St. Helen’s withstand St. Ann’s and manship throughout the year. St. win, 28-26. Michael Depalo had 10 Helen’s and Westfield have been rep- State Swim Championships points and Patrick Johnson’s scored resented well on the courts. SCOTCH PLAINS – Providing the 100-breast). perfect finish to an undefeated sea- The Barracudas also won five re- son, the JCC of Central NJ’s Barracu- lays: the boys 11-12 200-medley re- das swim team won the JCC League lay (Dan Napolitano, Conor Lockier, B Division State Championships. The Mike Napolitano and Kyle Douglas) Barracudas’ head coach is Laura and 200-free relay (Daniel Pesin, Bransky, who is assisted by Alex Conor Lockier, Mike Napolitano and Karlen, Allison Mack, Jackie Feinthel Dan Napolitano); the boys 15-18 and Karen Sprague. medley and free relays (Matt Miller, Jim O’Connor (www.njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times The co-ed Barracudas captured 53 Brian Pesin, Dan Nieto and Dan Ziv); IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE…Michael Brennan, No. 5, of Scotch Plains played first-third place finishes. Individual and the girls 15-18 medley relay (Kate for Nyack College Warriors in the NCAA Division II CACC (Central Atlantic swimmers winning their events were: Johnson, Ally Faktor, Alyssa Collegiate Conference) Basketball Tournament. Nyack made it to the semifinals Sophie Bass (girls 8 & Under 100- Weinberg and Kim Hoffman). on but was turned away by eventual champion, the Bloomfield College Deacons. IM), Ben Bass (boys 8 & Under 100- The Barracudas are already look- Brennan is a 6-9 junior forward. IM), Morgan Bransky (girls 8 & Un- ing forward to next year. For more der 25-breast), Dan Napolitano (boys information on the Barracudas swim 11-12 50-back and 50-breast), Daniel team or the JCC’s swim program, Pesin (boys 11-12 100-IM), Kate please visit http://www.jccnj.org/ Johnson (girls 15-18 100-back and Aquatics.htm or contact Aquatics TWO STELLAR AGENTS 100-fly), Matt Miller (boys 15-18 Director Rebecca Rivera at 200-IM), Dan Nieto (boys 15-18 100- [email protected] or (908) 889-8800, free) and Brian Pesin (boys 15-18 extension no. 219. Representing the Burgdorff Philosophy of INDOOR SOCCER CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U16 Sparx won the GISL indoor soccer championship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Sam “Anticipating the needs of our clients Bremer, Natalie Morrison, Gina Egidio, Jenny Altman, Allison Goldberg, and Katie Camp; back row, Emily O’Halloran, Shannon Murray, Jaclyn Law, Sheryl and exceeding their expectations... every time.” Markovits, Coach Eric Ruano, Gabriela Pinho, Brittney Veeck and Gabby Clarke. SPF U16 Sparx Grab www.goleader.com GISL Soccer Crown The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U16 PUBLIC NOTICE Sparx won the GISL indoor soccer BOROUGH OF FANWOOD championship after a decisive, 4-1, BOARD OF HEALTH upset of the U19 Scotch Plains Notice is hereby given that the Board of based GISL Select team. The Sparx Health Ordinance 06-02-01: displayed outstanding defense an- “AN ORDINANCE REGULAT- Joyce Antone Lila Weiner ING SANITARY PRACTICES Sales Associate Sales Associate chored by goalie Jaclyn Law. AT PLACES OF COSMETOL- Constant offensive pressure and OGY, HAIR AND NAIL STYL- 908-233-3204 908-233-3624 goals scored by Jenny Altman, ING AND PROVIDING FOR [email protected] [email protected] Brittney Veeck and Katie Camp LICENSING FEES” sealed the victory. The Sparx and Was passed and adopted on the second GISL were both undefeated going and final reading at the Regular Meeting of Extraordinary Agents. Dramatic Results. the Board of Health of the Borough of into the game and had met once Fanwood on March 7, 2006. MAKING A BIG BREAK…Chris Cook of the Union County Rugby Football previously in a 0-0 finish. This was Colleen M. Huehn WESTFIELD OFFICE Club breaks away with the ball in Union’s match against the Old Blue Rugby a sweet victory for the Sparx who Secretary 600 North Ave. West • Westfield, NJ 07090 Club of New York City. Union defeated Old Blue, 30-5, in their opening game of were seeded second. Board of Health 908-233-0065 the spring season at Van Cortlandt Park in New York City on March 11. 1 T - 3/16/06, The Times Fee: $17.34 Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated. Page 16 Thursday, March 16, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Recreation Department Events Calendar Westfield Recreation Department Events by: Allison Halperin by: Traci Kastner [email protected] [email protected] (908) 789-4080 (908) 322-6700 ext. 221 Culinary Institute and Millbrook This class will introduce children to a Girls Softball League (3rd to 8th dents and $20 for non-residents. Vineyard Trip: Master-chefs-in- variety of sports from around the grades). This is a basic instructional Adult Self Defense taught by training will prepare a complete lun- world. Fee: $99. league based on teaching skills and Sensei Alan. Learn basic self-de- cheon fare at the world famous Culi- Strollersize/Fitness: This class is drills in a non-competitive format. fense techniques in this class. A mini- nary Institute. Participants will expe- held in Tamaques Park on Wednes- Teams will be formed and practices mum of 10 people are needed for the rience an informative tour, guided days from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. from and games will be played on town- class. Classes are on Tuesdays from tour of the Millbrook Winery and April 26 through June 28. Partici- ship ballfields twice a week. Leagues 6 to 7 p.m. through March 28 at the receive a souvenir wineglass to take pants will enjoy a brisk walk around will depend upon registration num- Towne House. Registration is $50. home. The bus departs at 8 a.m. and the park followed by some toning and bers. Parent volunteers are needed to Jazzercize. There is a special offer return at 7 p.m. Fee: $80. mild strength training using a resis- coach. Umpires are needed. Please of eight weeks for $88 and morning Lift Tickets: Purchase lift tickets tance band for mom, then end with do make requests for team place- classes are now offered. Each 60- at discount prices to Camelback, some circle time for mommy and ment. The season runs from April 15 minute class offers a blend of jazz NEWEST ROTARIAN…Donna Dolce, Fanwood Borough Council President Shawnee, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, baby singing songs and playing to June 10. Registration runs until dance and exercise science choreo- and CEO of the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc., receives her Mountain Creek and Blue Mountain. games. Everyone can meet at the play- March 16 and costs $65. graphed to today’s hottest music, in- membership plaque from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains President Dwight Leeper. 5-Miler and 1-Mile Road Race: ground after class for free play. Fee: Senior Aerobics. Session 1 remain- cluding Top 40, jazz, country, funk Pat Plante, her sponsor, is on right. The F-SP Rotary Club meets every Wednes- day at noon in the Terrace Room of the Pantagis Renaissance restaurant in Scotch will be held on Saturday, April 29 in $55. ing days are March 16, 21, 23. Classes and classics. Classes are available: Plains. Guests are invited to attend the meetings and should call Dick Dobyns at Tamaques Park, beginning at 9 a.m. Multi-Sports Spring Break In- are held Tuesdays and Thursdays Mondays at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 7 (908) 322-5986. Obtain a registration form on our door Camp (Ages 5-14): Instructors from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Towne to 8 p.m., Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m., website, www.westfieldtoday.com/ from U.S. Sports Institute will pro- House in Green Forest Park. Class Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. WRD, or register on-line at vide a week filled with fun and games. size is limited. The fee is $5 for and 6 to 7 p.m., Thursdays from 7 to Union County Announces www.raceforum.com (click on The camp is offered from April 10 residents and $10 for non-residents. 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 “Events 2006”) through April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Line Dancing. Sandy and Lou a.m. Please register with Bernadette Manners Class (Ages 8-12): This Fee: $125. Smehil teach this class. The line at Scotch Hills Country Club. 3rd Round Of ‘Greening’ informative, age-appropriate program Soccer Squirts (Ages 3-6): Tues- dance class will now take place on teaches children about etiquette and days, April 25 through June 6. Join Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. See photos on the Web! COUNTY – The Union County for municipalities to plant trees, as how it should be practiced in today’s professional coaches to experience Classes are at the Towne House in Board of Chosen Freeholders is mak- part of its “Greening Union County” world in a fun, interactive manner. an innovative curriculum that ensures Green Forest Park and run through www.goleader.com ing available an additional $100,000 initiative. The grant program is de- Hosted by Patti Manning of maximum participation. Class times March 27. Fees are $15 for resi- in matching Open Space Trust Funds signed to match every municipality “Mannerations,” the program will be are 10 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. tree-for-tree for the trees they pur- offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Fri- Fee: $99. chase through this program. days, March 31 and April 7. The fee is Tennis (Ages 3-Adult): A five-week The “Greening Union County” pro- to be announced. spring tennis program is offered May gram includes installation of trees by Senior Social: This informative 9 through June 8 for beginning and forestry professionals with a one-year program is an opportunity to get the intermediate levels. Obtain a tennis maintenance guarantee. Since its in- latest information on different topics registration form on our website ception in 2004, more than 2,350 and to meet new people. Guest speak- westfieldtoday.com/WRD. trees have been added to the land- ers will inform participants about a The Teen Center: Open on most scape of Union County. variety of issues related to today’s Friday evenings at the municipal Applications will be mailed to ev- seniors. The program is held the first building during the school year from ery municipality in Union County Thursday of each month beginning at 7 to 11 p.m. for all Westfield High and made available on Monday, 12:30 p.m. Call for details. School students. The center features March 20 by the county. The deadline Sport Squirts (Ages 3-5): Mon- pool tables, ping-pong, air hockey, to file applications is Friday, June 30. days April 24 through June 5 from video games, large TV, VCR, stereo Applications can also be requested 9:45 to 10:45a.m. or noon to 1 p.m. system, vending machines and more. by calling (908) 558-2277 or by vis- Student I.D. is required. iting the Office of Open Space, Rec- JCC Exercise Program The Night Place: For sixth-, sev- reation and Historic Preservation on enth- and eighth-grade Westfield resi- the sixth floor of the Union County To Address Arthritis dents from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Administration Building in Elizabeth. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Edison School. Featured activities in- The Open Space, Recreation and Community Center (JCC) of Central clude a live DJ with dancing, movies, Historic Preservation Trust Fund, ap- New Jersey, in partnership with the passive games, basketball, refreshments proved by Union County voters in Arthritis Foundation, will conduct an and more. The cost is $2 in advance or 2000, assesses a levy of 1.5 cents per eight-week exercise program. $3 at the door. The remaining 2006 $100 of total equalized real property The class will be held on Wednes- dates are March 31 and May 12. valuation for a period of 20 years. It days starting March 22 from 11:30 Teen Time: Open to Westfield resi- provides funds to protect open space, a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the JCC, located dent teens in grades six through eight improve parks and recreational fa- at 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch on March 25 and April 22. Teens will cilities and preserve Union County’s Plains. Advance registration is re- enjoy themselves in a supervised en- historic treasures. quired. vironment filled with fun. The pro- The program will include activities gram is offered at the YMCA’s East Disabled Kids Offered involving weight bearing, range of Broad Street Family Branch and at motion, balance, endurance, breath- the municipal building Teen Center. Drumming Therapy ing and relaxation and coordination. Registration will take place on the Participants will do exercises seated scheduled nights at the Y’s East Broad SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish in a chair, with standing as an option Street Branch. Fee: $5 per date. Community Center (JCC) of Central when appropriate. Health education New Jersey will offer a Drums Against also will be part of the program. Disabilities (DAD) program for chil- This program is open to all. The St. Patrick’s Dance dren in elementary through high cost is $20 for JCC members and $24 On Tap Tomorrow school with disabilities in the Scotch for the general public. Space is lim- COUNTY – The Joseph Nugent, Plains area. A federal, not-for-profit ited. For more information or to reg- organization, DAD helps children Sr. Association will hold its an- ister, please contact Karen Rosen, nual St. Patrick’s Day Dance to- combat learning disabilities with Director of Fitness, at drumming therapy. morrow, Friday, March 17, from 7 [email protected] or (908) 889-8800, to 11 p.m. at the Union Elks, lo- A kick-off lecture will take place extension no. 224. on Tuesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. at cated at 5 Points in Union. the JCC, located at 1391 Martine Seeger Makes Hamilton The Willie Lynch Showband Avenue in Scotch Plains. Open to will provide music. Admission is JCC members and non-members, the Men’s Lacrosse Team $25 and includes beer, wine, soda classes will start Sunday, March 26, and sandwiches. The Nugent As- WESTFIELD – Daniel Seeger, the sociation is the oldest indepen- and run for eight weeks. Separate son of Susan and Geoffrey Seeger of classes will be held for children with dent Irish-American Association Westfield, has been selected to play in New Jersey. autism and those with learning dis- on the 2006 Hamilton College Men’s abilities. The fee is $80 per child. For For information, please call Lacrosse team. Kathy Rotando at (908) 352-1477, more details, contact Jodi Baxter at Daniel, a senior at Hamilton ma- [email protected] or (908) 889-8800, Carol Martin at (732) 851-5109 or joring in chemistry, is a graduate of Kevin Dowling at (732) 594-1763. extension no. 235. Westfield High School.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Public Notice is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ordinance as follows was passed and Please take notice that on March 29, Notice is hereby given that Westfield adopted by the Town Council of the Town 2006 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, at its March 13, 2006 meeting for the March 14, 2006. Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board following applications heard at its Febru- Claire J. Gray will hold a hearing on the application of the ary 9, 2006 meeting: Town Clerk undersigned. The property in question is located at: 64 Portland Avenue, Fanwood, Michael & Cheryl Bayer, 1314 Frances GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1865 New Jersey, also known as Block 22 Lot 3, Terrace, Seeking permission to retain a AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned shed contrary to the requirements of Sec- THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF by Victoria Aversa. tion: 13.01G1b of the Land Use Ordi- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 The applicant requests to widen drive- nance. Application Approved as (AN ORDINANCE TO IN- way, which is in violation of Section 184- Amended. STALL A STOP SIGN ON SINCLAIR PLACE) 163A of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Christopher Miele, 543 Pierson Street, Variance Requested: Impervious cover- Seeking permission to construct an addi- 1 T - 3/16/06, The Leader Fee: $15.81 age; Permitted: 35 %; Present: 33.4 %; tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- Proposed: 39.8 %. tion 11.09E6, 12.04F2, 12.04F3 of the WeichertPUBLIC NOTICE The applicant will also seek such other Weichert Land Use Ordinance. Application Ap- TOWN OF WESTFIELD relief as may be determined necessary at proved as Amended. BOARD OF EDUCATION the public hearing based upon review of the application or amendment(s) Weichertto the Weichert Jean Cerniglia, 120 Marlboro Street, NOTICE TO BIDDERS application. Seeking permission to keep a shed lo- The file pertaining to this application cated 2 ½ feet from the property line con- Sealed proposals will be received by the is available for public inspection during trary to the requirements of Section Board of Education of the Westfield School normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from 13.01G1b of the Land Use Ordinance. District, Union County, New Jersey, at the the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Application Approved as Amended. Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Administration Office of the Borough of Ginesi Builders, Inc., 124 Marlboro supplies, equipment or services: Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Street, Seeking permission to keep an Fanwood, New Jersey. existing setback of 9.06 feet vs. 10.0 feet BIDWeichert FOR: Any interested party may appear at Weichert required by Section 11.09E6 of the Land B07-06 PRINTED FORMS FOR THE said hearing and participate therein in Use Ordinance. Application Approved 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR accordance with the rules of the Fanwood as Amended. BIDS DUE: Planning Board. Applicant: Thomas & Lucia Triolo, 741 Hanford APRIL 24, 2006 AT 2:00 PM Victoria Aversa Place, Seeking permission to construct The bids will be received at the Admin- 64 Portland Avenue Courtesy Jim Lowney, Union County an addition contrary to the requirements of istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 BANNER CARRIERS…Middle school students carry banners for each of Ireland’s 32 counties as they march down Morris Section 11.09E6, 11.09E7, 12.03 of the Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date 1 T - 3/16/06, The Times Fee: $33.15 Avenue in Union during the 10th annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11. Land Use Ordinance. Application Ap- and at the time indicated, and then publicly proved as Amended. opened and read aloud. Richard & Eileen Passananti, 841 Bids must be in strict compliance with Shackamaxon Drive, Seeking permis- specifications. Specifications may be se- sion to construct an addition contrary to cured from, PurchasingWeichert Office 302 Elm Weichert the requirements of Section 11.07E of the Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) Land Use Ordinance. Application Ap- 789-4407. Bids must be made on the proved as Amended. proposal forms in the manner designated. Proposals must be endorsed on the out- Open House: Sun. 3/19 12-4 PM Michael & Roberta Fallig, 410 Euclid side of the sealed envelope, with the name Location & Land Avenue, South, Seeking permission to of the bidder, the bidder’s address and erect a 2-car detached garage contrary to the name of the supplies, equipment, or the requirements of Section 13.01.G1c of services for which the bid is submitted. It is the Land Use Ordinance. Application understood and agreed that proposals may Approved as Amended. be delivered before the time or at the place Dimitrios & Karolina Marmarou, 807 specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Grandview Avenue, Seeking permission cation assumes no responsibility for bids to construct an addition, a front porch and mailed or misdirected in delivery. a 2-foot ornamental mansard roof con- The Board of Education of the Town of trary to the requirements of Section Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, 11.09E6 & 12.03D of the Land Use Ordi- reserves the right to accept or reject any nance. Application Approved as and/or all bids for the whole or any part and Amended. waive any informalities in the interest of the Board of Education. No bid may be Ryan & Kathleen Oligino, 300 Wells withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days Street, Seeking permission to remove and after the date set for the opening thereof. reconstruct a portion of the rear first floor Bidding shall be in conformance with the of their home and extend the front of their applicable requirements of garage and add a bay window to the front N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to of the house contrary to the requirements the “Public School Contracts Law”. of Section 11.09E6, 11.09E7, 12.03D & Bidders are required to comply with the 12.04F of the Land Use Ordinance. Appli- requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- cation Approved as Amended. lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). Scott & Liz Jeffery, 535 Arlington Av- BIDDERS NOTE: BIDDERS NOTE: Bid enue, Seeking permission to construct an security is waived for this bid proposal By order of the Town of Westfield Board WESTFIELD . . . Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath English Colonial located on addition contrary to the requirements of FANWOOD . . . Located in Fanwood’s rapidly developing downtown Section 11.07E6, 11.07E7, 12.04F1, of Education, Union County, New Jersey. a tree-lined street. Living room features a gas fireplace with built-in book- 12.04E1& 13.02H6 of the Land Use Ordi- Robert A. Berman commercial/retail area. Large lot in General Commercial Zone. Board Secretary cases, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors and chestnut nance. Application Approved as trim. Finished basement, garage with loft space, deck and fenced in back- Ideal investment for refurbishing or rebuilding. High traffic area Amended. 1 T - 3/16/06, The Leader Fee: $48.96 yard complete this lovely home. $699,000 DIR: Mountain Ave. to Wood- with ample property for parking. Call listing agent, Tim O’Shea at Suzanne Vedder, 700 Coolidge Street, land Ave. rt on Garfield Ave. rt on Wallberg Ave. #810 (052000911) 908-654-7777 for appointment to see. $795,000 (052000884) Seeking permission to construct an addi- tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- tion 11.06E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. weichert.com weichert.com Application Approved as Amended. Call For Invite Stephen in, Call For Invite Tim in, Hope Berhens, 2180 Bayberry Lane, More Information! and he’ll bring results! More Information! and he’ll bring results! Seeking permission to construct an addi- tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- tion 12.04G of the Land Use Ordinance. Stephen Ohm Timothy “Tim” O’Shea Application Approved as Amended. Lori A. Boyd, Secretary weichert.com weichert.com Board of Adjustment 1 T - 3/16/06, Leader Fee: $75.48 WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 goleader.com/subscribe

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Mobility Broker Network © 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 18 Thursday, March 16, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Letters to the Editor Area Synagogue to Provide Next Alternate Route Class CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Defensive Driving Courses For PD Recruits July 21 Parents Concerned for Kindergarten CRANFORD – AARP Defensive Checks should be made payable to Driving courses will be offered next AARP and brought to the first ses- ELIZABETH — Union County academy are in excellent position Child Over SP-F Teachers’ Strife week at Temple Beth-El Mekor sion. The class size is limited to 25 Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow to obtain jobs in law enforcement,” Chayim, located at 338 Walnut Av- people and will be offered on a first- announced last week that the John H. he added. Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to benefit from having the best possible enue in Cranford. come, first-served basis. Stamler Police Academy would offer Candidates completing a written members of the SPF-BOE and copied to educators for our children here in our They will take place on Wednesday For more information and/or to the alternate route basic police pro- examination and review process be- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. schools. However, when it comes time to and Thursday, March 22 and 23, from register for this course, please call gram in the next police recruit class come part of the academy’s regular ****** offer and settle a fair contract, members 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day and Wednes- Liela Bernstein at (908) 233-0058 beginning on July 21. police training class. I write to you as a resident of Fanwood of our board of education seem to forget day and Thursday, April 26 and 27, Monday through Thursday between Mr. Romankow said, “one of the Academy Director Anthony Parenti who is deeply disturbed by the lack of what a good thing it has. from 6 to 10 p.m. each day. 7 and 10 p.m. or e-mail contract between the board of education The strength of our towns depends on project’s goals is to create a pool of said “the alternate route recruits re- (BOE) and the teachers and staff. I un- the strength of our schools. The strength This eight-hour refresher course is [email protected]. trained officers who could then be ceive the same instruction as the regu- designed to help adult drivers assess derstand the process of negotiations and of our schools depends on the strength of PUBLIC NOTICE hired by local police departments, lar police cadets during the 20-week often when sides have different opin- our teachers. To keep and attract the best and refine their existing driving skills sparing municipalities the costs asso- training session.” The training courses ions, third party mediators and fact find- teachers, we need to have a fair contract. and learn about age-related changes TOWN OF WESTFIELD ciated with training a police officer.” include firearms, weapons of mass ers have to be brought in and how this As much as I do not want these nego- that may affect their driving. INVITATION TO RE-BID “The alternate route program was destruction, terrorism, use of force, process takes time. However, I also know tiations to drag on, I support the teachers Graduates of the course will re- Sealed proposals will be received by the first offered as a pilot project at the court procedures, crime prevention, that at any time the BOE can meet with and their efforts to settle as quickly and ceive a “Certificate of Completion” Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- academy in 1993,” said Union community relations, juvenile crime, the SPFEA and agree to settle on a fair as fairly as possible. I know that they entitling them to a 5 percent discount bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East County Police Chief Daniel Vaniska, domestic violence, the state criminal contract. would rather not have to worry about on the major portion of their automo- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at President of the Union County Po- code, drug enforcement, crash injury I moved to this town 10 years ago their contract status but I also understand 10:00 AM prevailing time on March 27, bile insurance premiums for three 2006, for the lice Chiefs Association. “One hun- management, crime scene manage- knowing the great reputation the schools that they are forced into taking strong consecutive years. Two violation in this district held. My wife and her positions to show their unity in working “THE REPAIRS TO THE EX- dred percent of all alternate route ment and constitutional law. siblings received an excellent education toward that goal. points also will be deducted from ISTING BANDSTAND IN candidates graduating from the Mr. Parenti said “the academy func- their motor vehicle record, if appli- MINDOWASKIN PARK, tions much like a military basic train- here and have always credited the out- We have stayed in Fanwood knowing WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. standing teachers they have had over that this was the place where we wanted cable. PUBLIC NOTICE ing course.” The alternate route and their years. That positive influence that our children to be educated. As our son The course will be given in two The work under this Proposal includes TOWN OF WESTFIELD regular police cadets wear the same these most dedicated professionals gave heads to kindergarten in the fall, we sessions. Each session will start on the furnishing of all labor, materials and BOARD OF EDUCATION uniforms and must adhere to a strict equipment necessary to complete the work and continue to give should never go sincerely hope that the BOE will have time and last approximately four as shown on the Contract Drawings and NOTICE TO BIDDERS military regimen, including daily unappreciated and unnoticed. avoided any more feuding over provid- hours. Participants must attend both described in the Contract Specifications, physical training. Our towns have enjoyed an incredible ing a fair contract to its teachers. Sealed proposals will be received by the days to be awarded a certificate of and Proposals shall be in accordance with Board of Education of the Westfield School “All Alternate Route candidates boost to our real estate value over my 10 Salvatore Fazzino completion. There will be no written such Drawings and Specifications and the District, Union County, New Jersey, at the must have a minimum of 60 college years here and it is directly related to the terms proposed in the Contract. Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Fanwood tests and AARP membership is not The major items of work under this con- credits at an institution of higher learn- quality of education it can offer. We all required. The cost is $10. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following ing,” Mr. Romankow said. “The al- tract include, but are not limited to, the supplies, equipment or services: following: ternate route candidates are not guar- Repair of existing foundation BID FOR: anteed a position by the program but Replacement of existing rails B07-05 COMPUTER SUPPLIES FOR Replacement of crown moldings THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR will have met all the state require- ments necessary to become police Re-setting of portions of brick edge BIDS DUE: Replacement of column covers APRIL 24, 2006 AT 1:00 PM officers.” The successful bidder shall start con- According to Chief Vaniska, 70 struction ten (10) days after notice of award The bids will be received at the Admin- of Contract is given, and shall complete all istration Building, 302 Elm Street, percent of the alternate route pro- work within ninety (90) calendar days after Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date gram is open to in-county residents notice to proceed. and at the time indicated, and then publicly and 30 percent may come from out of All bidders must submit with their bid opened and read aloud. county. The tuition for the course is OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 19th 1-4PM 2018 Grand Street a copy of their New Jersey Business Bids must be in strict compliance with Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- specifications. Specifications may be se- $1,260. Alternate route candidates mit proof of registration will disqualify cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm demonstrating financial hardship will the bid. Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) be given one year from the time they Proposals shall be in writing on the forms 789-4407. Bids must be made on the obtain a position in law enforcement furnished and must be delivered at the proposal forms in the manner designated. place and before the hour above men- Proposals must be endorsed on the out- to pay the tuition,” he added. tioned, and must be accompanied by a side of the sealed envelope, with the name “They also can receive 12 credits if certified check or bid bond payable to the of the bidder, the bidder’s address and they enroll in a course at Union County Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at the name of the supplies, equipment, or College,” he said. least ten percent (10%) of the base amount services for which the bid is submitted. It of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor is understood and agreed that proposals Prosecutor Romankow said the pro- more than $10,000.00. Each bid must also may be delivered before the time or at the gram has helped young people inter- be accompanied by a Surety Company place specified for opening. The Board of ested in a law enforcement career Certificate stating that said Surety com- Education assumes no responsibility for achieve their dreams. “Agencies are pany will provide the bidder with the re- bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. quired Performance bond in the full amount The Board of Education of the Town of looking for people who have a jump of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion Affida- Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, up on their training and there have vit and a Contractor’s Qualification State- reserves the right to accept or reject any been 155 people who have partici- ment, Statement of Ownership, on the and/or all bids for the whole or any part and pated and so far we have an excellent forms included in and explained in the waive any informality in the interest of the contract documents. Board of Education. No bid may be with- placement rate.” Bidders must be in compliance with all drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after Anyone interested in applying for provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 the date set for the opening thereof. the alternate route program may pick supplement to the law against discrimina- Bidding shall be in conformance with the up an application starting Monday, tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay applicable requirements of workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to April 3 at the John H. Stamler Police mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- the “Public School Contracts Law”. Academy, 1776 Raritan Road Scotch ment of Labor and Industry for this project, Bidders are required to comply with the Plains. When an applicant completes copies of which are on file in the Office of requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- the application and makes payment the Town engineer. lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). Plans and specifications may be seen or BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be of $75 to cover the initial application procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s and test fee, they will be given a study Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North check or certified check made payable to guide. For further information, con- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The the Westfield Board of Education, for ten tact Mr. Parenti at (908) 889-6112. Scotch Plains . . . Welcome to this charming 1880 Colonial! The curb appeal begins with the wrap- Mayor and Council reserve the right to percent (10%) of the amount of the total reject any bid, and to waive any informality bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. All applications must be returned on around front porch overlooking a lovely landscaped yard. The first floor boasts Living Room, formal in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it By order of the Town of Westfield Board or before Monday, May 8 by 11 a.m., Dining Room with ceiling mouldings, updated eat-in Kitchen, Laundry, Powder Room and Mud Room. is deemed advisable to do so. of Education, Union County, New Jersey. the day of the test. Three Bedrooms and a full Bath are found on the second level. Filled with good old-fashioned charm, Kenneth B. Marsh Robert A. Berman Town Engineer Board Secretary www.goleader.com this cozy home surprises with a master walk-in closet, walk up attic for additional storage space and 1 T - 3/16/06, The Leader Fee: $63.24 1 T - 3/16/06, The Leader Fee: $52.02 wood floors. Situated within close proximity to town, library and New York City transportation, this is a must see - this special home won’t last! $489,900 WSF0184 Susan M. Checchio Sales Associate Direct Line: 301-2014 E-mail: [email protected] www.ScotchPlainsMoves.com

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Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 16, 2006 Page 19 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WF Students Earn Local Students Make UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ORDINANCE NO: 624-2006 Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter URI Dean’s List Status Rensselaer Dean’s List Intro Date: 3/9/2006 determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter WESTFIELD – Five Westfield stu- AREA – Rensselaer Polytechnic NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced adopted. Institute has announced the names of and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Section 6. To finance said purpose, bond anticipation notes of said County of an dents earned Dean’s List recognition of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 9th day of March, 2006 and said aggregate principal amount not exceeding $6,175,000 are hereby authorized to be at the University of Rhode Island. students who made the institute’s Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In Junior Karen Castaldo, graduate Dean’s List for the fall semester. Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of Brandon Kape, junior Susan Kennedy The list includes Brittany Hamtil, a Jersey, on the 30th day of March, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal sophomore from Mountainside ma- can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes and seniors Allison Lemberg and Guy be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this Mackechnie earned placement for the joring in electronic media, arts and A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the fall 2005 term. communication; Jason Livingston, a notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. Eligibility for the Dean’s List re- freshman from Scotch Plains major- of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the Section 7. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated ing in undeclared engineering; members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its quires a student to carry 12 or more of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the credits in a particular semester and Vaidehi Patel, a junior from Scotch Elizabeth, New Jersey. limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within achieve a 3.3 quality point average, Plains, majoring in biology and Eric Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall based on the letter grades received Pratt, a senior from Fanwood major- BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROP- be signed by the Chairperson of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, by the County ing in computer science. Manager and by the County Treasurer and shall be under the seal of said County and during the term. ERTY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CLARK FOR OPEN SPACE CONSERVA- When part-time students have a The Dean’s List recognizes full- TION AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE attested by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Said officers COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity cumulative 12 credits and achieve a time students who maintain a GPA of SUM OF $6,500,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined 3.3 quality point average, their names a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the County will be listed. 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF Treasurer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time to BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF time in the manner provided by law. SUCH BONDS. Section 8. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said purpose, according to its reasonable life, is a period of forty years computed from the date BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of said bonds. of New Jersey, as follows: Section 9. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement OPEN HOUSE Section l. The County of Union, State of New Jersey (the “County”) is hereby required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Clerk authorized to acquire real property consisting of a portion of Hazelwood Cemetery (not of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of said County, and that such statement so filed Saturday, March 18th • 12:00 to 4:00pm used as a burial site) located off of Madison Hill Road in the Township of Clark, New shows that the gross debt of said County, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, Jersey (the “Township”), for open space conservation and other governmental purposes. is increased by this ordinance by $6,175,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and Sunday, March 19th • 12:00 to 4:00pm Said property to be acquired is designated as Block 40, Part of Lots 16, 20 and 21 on the notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Tax Assessment Map of the Township. Said improvement shall include real estate Local Bond Law. transaction expenses and all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable Section 10. Any funds received from the State of New Jersey or any of its agencies or 945 St. Marks Avenue, Westfield therefor. any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such Section 2. The sum of $6,500,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost purpose, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purpose, or, if bond of making the improvement described in Section l hereof (hereinafter referred to as anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds the amount of bonds authorized for such purpose shall be reduced accordingly. authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. Said improvement Section 11. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of shall be made as a general improvement and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promul- against property specially benefited. gated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) said purpose is not a current capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is expense of said County, and (2) it is necessary to finance said purpose by the issuance on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is available for public of obligations of said County pursuant to the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of inspection. the New Jersey Statutes, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”), and (3) the estimated cost Section 12. The County intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the of said purpose is $6,500,000, and (4) $325,000 of said sum is to be provided by the down improvement described in Section 1 of this bond ordinance. If the County incurs such payment hereinafter appropriated to finance said purpose, and (5) the estimated costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the County hereby states its reasonable maximum amount of bonds or notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or $6,175,000, and (6) the cost of such purpose, as hereinbefore stated, includes the notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond aggregate amount of $250,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of ordinance. such purpose, including architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, Section 13. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged to the punctual legal expenses and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this permitted by Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Section 4. It is hereby determined and stated that the sum of $325,000 in the County County, and the County shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property of Union Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is now available within the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, to serve as the down payment on said purpose. The sum of $325,000 is hereby without limitation as to rate or amount. appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purpose. Section 14. 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The right is reserved to reject any or all Avenue at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers BEDROOM SET OFFICE/STUDIO FOR RENT $1,383,505 in scholarships for the bids or waive informality in the bidding if it to hear the application of the Township of Westfield-Northside center of town, benefit of local students. is in the interest of the Board of Education Scotch Plains, Recreation Commission 7 pcs., Cherry sleigh bed, dresser/ Richardson Named Beautiful, Landmark Building. 800 to do so. for Scotch Hills Country Club, Jerusalem mirror and 2 nite stands. New still PUBLIC NOTICE To Kenyon Merit List Bidding shall be in conformance with the Road, Block 6401, Lot 1, which proposes in box. Value $4000. sell $1550 sq ft, 6 windows, corner property, applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. to construct a miniature golf course with Furnished, includes all utilities, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- additional parking spaces on the existing Call (732) 259-6690 PLANNING BOARD WESTFIELD – Joanna Richardson, lic School Contracts Law.” golf course. Available immediately, per diem daughter of Phillip Richardson and All bidders are placed on notice that they The Applicant is requesting any vari- DINING ROOM or monthly. (908) 301-0301 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Diana Edkins of Westfield, has been are required to comply with the require- ances and/or waivers as may be deter- named to the Merit List at Kenyon ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. mined by the Board. 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Different ‘Buzz’ with WHS’s Superstar Rock Opera By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY Weinshrott’s lighting on the priests Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was especially effective. While bathed WESTFIELD – Comparison is an in shadows, the priests took on an inevitable occurrence in our world. “other world” feel. So when I heard that Westfield High Mary Magdalene, Chloe School (WHS) was producing Jesus Zeitounian, portrayed a sympathetic Christ Superstar on the heels of the prostitute whose only concern was Cranford Dramatic Club’s (CDC) stel- Christ’s welfare. She did a poignant BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY…Pedro Armando Rosales as Rodolfo and Kristen lar production of the same Webber/ version of “I Don’t Know How to Sampson as Mimi perform in the Little Opera Company’s production of Puccini’s Rice rock opera, I thought that no Love Him” and “Could We Start La Bohème on March 4 and 5 at Union County College. group could rival theirs. Again, Please?” Watercolorist Kristin Havyar’s ‘Stavanger, Norway,’ the town where Ms. That night in Westfield I under- The choreography by Lorinda Havyar’s grandmother was born. stood the apples and oranges theory Haver and WHS alumnus Megan Strong Cast an Audience of comparison. WHS’s version took a Rodd was enthusiastic and took on a more traditional route than the CDC frantic yet controlled slant at times. Artists’ Showcase Brings presentation, yet was impressive in In the number “Hosanna” particu- Pleaser in LOC La Bohème its interpretation and presentation. larly, the orchestra, vocals and dance By BRAD TINFOW upper registers thinned out a bit, most Because of the large deep and wide meshed to a spectacular crescendo. Community Together Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times likely due to his not being totally stage, WHS was able to take advan- Pontius Pilate, Maurice Blackmon, By MARYLOU MORANO brought more than 32 paintings and CRANFORD — The Little Opera healthy. He had no problems hitting tage and build an ingenious set (thanks presented a haunting, mature voice of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times drawings to the Showcase and sold Company (LOC) staged Puccini’s La or holding any of his high notes. to Roy Chambers and his crew) that “American Idol” quality. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Friends more than half of them. “This has Bohème on March 4 and 5 at Union There was no question that he is gifted could accommodate almost 40 stu- Director Joe Nierle used the large of the Mountainside Public Library been a totally positive experience,” County College. with a fine voice, as he showed flashes dents on various levels. stage advantageously. Judas seem- recently held an Artists Showcase to she remarked. Kristin Sampson (Mimi), Pedro of great vocalism. Three levels of steps and a raked ingly ran a marathon throughout most raise funds for library programs and The artists paid a fee to set up a Armando Rosales (Rodolfo), Chad Mr. Armstrong’s robust and melo- ramp were flanked with two towers of his songs without skipping a beat special library needs. table and were given suggestions on Armstrong (Marcello), Sadie dious baritone was ideal for Marcello, that doubled as staging platforms for or losing his breath. His excellent The event, which had been previ- how to price their work. “The result is Dawkins Rosales (Musetta, also Mr. as he depicted his tempestuous rela- a number of the performers. They vocals prevailed above the pulsing ously scheduled for the weekend of a lot of affordable art,” said Ms. Rosales’ real-life wife), Erik Kroncke tionship with Musetta perfectly. Al- worked well functionally and visu- brass, tambourine and drums in “Just the blizzard in February, was held on Rhodes. (Colline) and Jeremy Boland though he faltered while singing softly ally. don’t say I’m Damned for all time.” Sunday, March 5. The showcase drew Additionally, the artists were asked (Schaunard) sung the principal roles. on some higher notes in the fourth Under music director Bill In the Last Supper scene in Act II, 19 area artists and craftspersons, who to contribute one piece of artwork to Mr. Boland substituted for Michael act, he generally sang extremely well, Matthews, the vocals were controlled a lovely blend of tenor voices became displayed their talent on tables set up the library that was then included in a Turray, who informed the LOC on with good breath control and long, and focused. To his credit, great em- one voice. around the library stacks and in the silent auction. Friday afternoon that he was ill and flowing phrases. He was excellent phasis was placed on diction so that Especially effective was the Gar- library meeting room. Watercolorist Kristin Havyar of would be unable to perform. dramatically, looking very confident barely an indistinguishable word was den of Gethsemane scene with the “We are thrilled at the turnout,” Morris County had many beautiful Robert Butts conducted, and Fausto and dashing on stage. sung. black sky/star curtain. Jesus’ face in exclaimed Suzanne Streeter, Friends paintings of the country of her heri- Pineda directed. Several adults and Mr. Kroncke and his dark-hued bass A nice balance between the vocals the hooded cloak, however, was visu- president. “The library is about books, tage, Norway, on her table. She also students in the Young Artist Program were effective as the philosopher, and large orchestra was reached for ally too constricting. Even the pre- but this is another way to utilize the reported selling some of her pieces. inhabited the lesser roles and com- Colline. He nailed his touching aria most songs. A few of the solo voices, cise pin spotlight on him wasn’t library to bring members of the com- But for Ms. Havyar, the spirit of the prised the ensemble in the street scene “Vecchia zimarra,” in which he says though, were lost from the upstage enough illumination for his song munity together.” day extended far beyond the sale of in Act II. goodbye to his coat before selling it. choral performers who could have “Take this cup from me.” Library Director Miriam Bein was her artwork. The printed program provided syn- His rendition aptly conveyed the som- used microphones. An unusually strong soprano sec- working the floor, interacting with “Even if I hadn’t made any sales, opses of the four acts, but various ber mood of the last act. The tone There were so many notables in tion of the chorus was a treat. Maid by the artists and buyers alike. “There is the day would still have been worth student narrators also summarized the quality of his voice reminded one of this production that one is hard pressed the fire Jennifer Kujawski, a senior, such a variety of art here,” she said, my effort,” she said. plot prior to each curtain. Some of the the late Russian bass Boris Christoff. to begin to mention them all. did an outstanding job. adding that all combined, the show- Money raised by past fundraisers young speakers recited from memory Mr. Boland, a lively Schaunard, Foremost was senior Steve The “You’re the Great Jesus Christ” case offered photographs, oil and organized by the Friends of and impressed the audience with their did a fine job after having attended Markowski, who played Judas. His number with Herod (Aaron acrylic paintings, origami, collage, Mountainside Public Library has gone poise and expressiveness. only one rehearsal. His voice, while talented solos offered an incredible Eisenberg) and the girls showed the drawings and much more. towards purchasing of library furni- In addition to revealing the cast expressive, sounded light for Puccini, range of notes and emotional breadth. cast could cut loose in the campy “All of the artists are reporting that ture, adding to the library’s DVD, CD changes over the P.A. system, an an- especially when singing alongside Mr. Nick Williams’ Jesus was tradi- number complete with kick line and they are doing very well,” she added. and audiotape collections and fund- nouncer stated that Mr. Rosales was Armstrong. His solid acting and stage tional in build, hair, facial hair and gold lamé outfits. The audience ate it “They are all excited to be selling.” ing special programs for children as “under the weather,” but would still presence gave no indication that he white tunic. Nick’s portrayal was ad- up and begged for more. Westfield artist Linnea Rhodes well as adults. perform. had stepped in on short notice. mirable especially in his passionate The bloody lashing of Christ was The first act begins with repartee Ms. Rosales was a delicious and vocals addressing Jerusalem. made more realistic with the strobe between the poet Rodolfo and the flirtatious Musetta, with a powerful The three priests Annas (Max light effect. The gigantic cross from Oratorio Singers to Present painter Marcello, two of the four bo- and pretty coloratura soprano that Lazar), Caiaphas (Connor Davis) and the tower proved dramatic and was hemians who occupy a garret in Paris. was times appropriately strident. Her the “Third Priest” (Mike Noblett) offset by silver and white costumes. The orchestra’s part, which is inte- “Quando me’n vo’” was sung to the excelled in setting the somber and Magnificent lighting of Christ in Mass in Time of War gral to the drama, is rife with pauses, hilt, as she made it nearly impossible sinister tone. Resonant, strong voices his snow-white tunic was breathtak- WESTFIELD – The 80-voice Ora- United States. Recent appearances quick entrances and tempo changes for Marcello (and the audience) not boomed forth their indictments ing with ethereal effectiveness, com- torio Singers, soloists and orchestra, have included Basilio in Rossini’s II that require the ensemble to respond to succumb to her charms. Her high- against Christ with only a few basso plete with the star curtain and smoke. under the baton of Trent Johnson, Barbiere di Siviglia, Wotan in as a unit with split second timing. The pitched laugh was also loud and bois- profundo notes that were slightly out All in all, this traditional Superstar will present their 26th-annual con- Austria’s new production of Wagner’s reaction time for these mercurial sec- terous. In the more serious final act, of reach. was a magical, memorable experience cert with performances of Franz Josef Die Walkure, the Grand Inquisitor in tions was non consistent among the her voice became more lyrical and Michael Kimmel and Lisa for audience and performers alike. Haydn’s Mass in Time of War, Tuscon’s Don Carlo and perfor- instrumentalists. Some were profes- expressive, and its simple beauty was (Paukenmesse) and the world pre- mances of the Verdi Requiem with the sional (non-union), and the rest were readily apparent. miere of Trent Johnson’s new and Kansas Symphony. from the community, including a tal- As Mimi, Ms. Sampson was in a contemporary 5 Psalms for soloists, Tenor Rufus Müller has established ented high-school violinist and two class by herself. Her voice was rich, chorus and orchestra at 3 p.m. on a distinguished reputation for opera college-age brass players. full and ringing from bottom to top. Sunday, March 19, in the sanctuary and oratorio throughout Europe, There was only one cello and one She had the means to convey what- of the First United Methodist Church, Scandinavia, Japan and in North bass on hand, which caused a notice- ever mood or emotion the libretto One East Broad Street in Westfield. America. He has worked with many able thinness in the bottom half of the demanded. No matter how high or Soloists will be soprano Nicole leading conductors including Sir John score. An electronic piano attempted how softly she sang, the sound was Barrow-White, mezzo-soprano Emily Eliot Gardiner, Roger Norrington, to fill the gap, but was only margin- supported, the vibrato spinning, the Howard, baritone Jonathan Prescott Ivor Bolton, Richard Hickox, Nicho- ally successful. The size of the or- timbre consistent and the phrasing and tenor Rufus Müller. las McGegan, Gustav Leonhardt, chestra, which varies from one pro- perfectly shaped. Beyond the tech- Haydn’s Missa in tempore belli, Frans Brüggen, Trevor Pinnock, duction to another, is a function of nique, carry and expressiveness of one of the last settings of the Mass Philippe Herreweghe, Joshua Rifkin, limited space and a tight budget. her voice was an irresistibly gorgeous that he was to write, was composed in Andrew Parrott, Nicholas Kraemer The scenery on the fairly small sound. Last, but not least, she actu- 1796 while Austria was at war with and Ivan Fischer. stage was well-constructed and pic- ally coughed like someone who was France and the young Napolean was General admission for this concert turesque. The only awkward scene gravely ill. still conquering Europe. Its use of is $20 at the door, $15 for seniors and was at the end of Act II, when virtu- If the audience reaction was any martial instruments such as the tim- students. The church and sanctuary ally the entire cast was onstage. The indication, the production was a great pani and trumpets, and their unex- are handicap accessible. Advance parade of two soldiers had to care- success. If added funds would make a pected use in the Agnus Dei, has tickets are available in the church fully snake through the crowd to avoid difference in the number of players in given rise to the Mass’ nickname office. Large-print programs will be knocking someone over. the orchestra, I would encourage do- Paukenmesse or Kettledrum Mass. available. For concert information, The costumes were colorful, well- nations from those who appreciate Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Many can envision distant cannon call the church office at (908) 233- fitted and appropriate for the period. opera (at a bargain price) or who I DO KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM...In early March, the Westfield High School’s blasts depicted in this music. 4211 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Overall, the singing was first-rate. would like to learn about it. There is production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” proved there were more stars in the show The world premiere of Five Psalms p.m. Parking will be available in the Mr. Rosales’ lyric tenor was fine in no other art form that even comes than just one in this rock opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. for soloists, chorus and orchestra, church parking lot, nearby lots and on his middle voice, but his lower and close. written by award-winning composer adjacent streets. and conductor Trent Johnson, fea- WF’s Roosevelt School tures Mr. Johnson’s audience-acces- Trailside Offers sible, yet modern settings of five psalm texts. Guided Meditation To Stage Guys and Dolls Nicole Barrow-White, a native of MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union WESTFIELD – This month enth grader Chris Mench), slick East Orange, performs with Opera County Board of Chosen Freeholders Roosevelt School will stage the mu- Benny Southstreet, (eighth grader Ebony, a New York-based opera scheduled an evening of guided medi- sical comedy Guys and Dolls. It is Sean Kilcullen), gruff Lt. Brannigan company. She is a member of tation for adults, ages 18 and older, at based on a short story by Damon (eighth grader, Dylan Hirtler) and Elmwood United Presbyterian Trailside Nature and Science Center Runyon and describes the romance the tough gangster Big Jule (sixth Church where she sings with sev- in Mountainside on Thursday, March between a gambler and a prim and grader Tyler Varian). eral of the choirs. 23, from 7:30-9 p.m. proper Missionary girl, Miss Sarah, The musical by Frank Loesser Mezzo-soprano Emily Howard This program teaches how to use (played by eighth grader Sharon opened on Broadway in 1950. sings many different genres and styles one’s own powers to quiet the mind. Faktor). With a list of recognizable songs, with equal intelligence and ability. Sandy Miller, a spiritual healer with Audience members will learn if the audience (particularly those Opera wise, she has sung dramati- degrees in Education and Shamanic it’s possible to be lucky in cards and above age 35) will recognize cally high-flying roles such as studies, will lead the event. While KARATE CHOP…Moms joined their daughters at Karate n Motion for a special in love since the shows second ro- “Luck be A Lady,” “Sit Down all girls’ class celebration to prepare for an upcoming mom-and-daughter event. Azucena in II Trovatore (Di Capo relaxing, the self-healing will relieve Monthly family events are part of what makes Karate n Motion more than a mantic plot involves the commit- You’re Rocking the Boat,” “”A Opera, Verismo Opera of New Jer- stress and its symptoms. martial arts school. On Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m., Karate n Motion is hosting a ment shy gambler, Nathan Detroit Bushel and a Peck,” “I’ve Never sey) and Baba in The Medium The fee for this workshop is $10 per special game night just for moms and their daughters. This event is open to the and Miss Adelaide (seventh grader Been in Love Before” and a host (Liederkranz Society) as well as person for Union County residents public. For more information, call (908) 233-6440. Georgia Gleason), a couple who have of other memorable tunes. Marlon comic tour-de-forces such as Katisha and $15 per person for out-of-county been engaged for 14 years but haven’t Brando and Frank Sinatra por- in The Mikado (New York Gilbert and participants. Everyone who attends is yet taken a walk down the aisle. trayed Sky and Nathan in the origi- Sullivan Players). encouraged to bring a pillow and small Faculty Show Featured The cast and crew of sixth, sev- nal film version. More recently, Bass Jonathan Prescott is a veteran throw blanket. Light refreshments will enth and eighth graders have re- Peter Gallagher and Nathan Lane of more than 800 performances in be served. Pre-registration is required hearsed since January and have en- reprised these roles on Broadway. eight languages in Europe and the because space is limited. At Summit Arts Center joyed working on this classic of the Guys and Dolls will run on Fri- SUMMIT – The March Faculty lowship and was Artist-in-Residence Broadway stage. The show is filled day, March 17 and Saturday, 18 at Show is now up at the Visual Arts at the Newark Museum. with memorable characters, such as 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, March Center of New Jersey, located at 68 Ms. Ori is respected internation- smooth talking Sky Masterson 19 at 2 p.m. All performances will Elm Street in Summit. The monthly ally as a corporate photographer and (played by eighth grader Michael be held at Roosevelt Intermediate exhibit of recent works by the faculty video producer. She teaches photog- Rosin), enterprising Nathan Detroit School on Clark St. in Westfield. at the arts center can be viewed on the raphy both here and abroad and has (eighth grader Dan Berman), the Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at first and second floor galleries; the been affiliated for many years with agreeable Nicely, Nicely Johnson, the door. For more information, show runs until March 31. the Ansel Adams Workshop in Cali- (eighth grader Julian Seltzer) the contact Roosevelt School at (908) Featured this month are: Gerry fornia. determined Harry the Horse, (sev- 789-4560. Heydt, Jessica Lenard, Kit Sailer, Mr. Ausby is a recent addition to Nancy J. Ori and Ellsworth Ausby. the faculty at the Visual Arts Center. Ms. Heydt has taught classes and He hails from Brooklyn and has been workshops at the Arts Center in out- an instructor at the School of Visual door landscape painting, oil painting Arts in New York, where he has taught and life drawing. painting for the last 25 years. Ms. Lenard’s work is included in The March Faculty Show at the eight museum collections and in many Visual Arts Center can be viewed private collections throughout the during regular hours: Monday – country. She was most recently cho- Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday sen for the Rutgers Center for Inno- from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Satur- vative Printmaking Grant. day and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Ms. Sailer earned her BFA from more information, call (908) 273- Syracuse University and has received 9121 or visit online at a NJ State Council on the Arts Fel- www.artcenternj.org. Page 22 Thursday, March 16, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Celebrate The Patron Saint Get Outta’ Patrick in the Local Area The House By KEREN SCHULTZ of ordering from a special menu in- By CAROL F. DAVIS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cluding corned beef and cabbage, of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times AREA – St. Patrick’s Day is course. The Jolly Trolley is located at Celebrate the diversity of film at quickly approaching and if you don’t 411 North Avenue West. Call (908) the New Jersey Film Festival at Unusual Parade Themes pay attention, you’ll miss the green, 232-1207 for further information). Rutgers University in New the corned beef and cabbage and, Meanwhile, the Westfield Corps will Brunswick. Lasting through April, before you know it, Westfield will be be marching in the New York City the line-up includes foreign language blooming in spring fever. parade. After holding practice in films, experimental shorts, documen- Take Place in Tiny Irish Village Though originally a toned-down re- Westfield at the Knights of Columbus taries, restored classics, and works in By MEGHAN GILL break in 2001 (a highly communi- ligious holiday in Ireland honoring St. Hall on North Avenue every Tuesday digital video. Admission is generally Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cable disease that plagues cloven- Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland and night, the corps will be headed for less than a seat at your local movie COUNTY LEITRIM, IRELAND hoofed animals) Des planned the one of Christianity’s most New York attired with fifes, theater, and the selection is incompa- — The tiny Northwestern County celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day pa- widely known figures, St. drums and Civil War-period rable. The complete schedule is online Leitrim village of Keshcarrigan rade indoors. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in a uniforms. You may already be at: http://www.njfilmfest.com/. claimed the country’s first and only His pub, Gertie’s Canal Stop, was different sort of festive spirit too late this year, but if you’d * * * * * * * “invisible” Saint Patrick’s Day pa- the venue for the parade. “Eight coun- today. like the possibility of joining See what three decades of perform- rade in 1999. tries were represented that year at our In Ireland, families tradition- them next year for St. Patty’s ing has down to the Average White A crowd estimated by parade orga- indoor parade; there was even a ally went to church and cel- Day, contact Anthony Michael Band. This R&B group has been nizers at over 2,000 turned up to cel- woman from Mexico there that day,” ebrated their patron in the af- Sepe at (908) 232-2329. around for a while, taking a long ebrate this historical event, along with Des said. ternoon. Since a push from the If you’re interested in go- hiatus and then regrouping. They’ll national television and newspaper “There were miniature tractors and Irish government in 1995 to ing to a parade nearby, The be at the Union County Arts Center reporters. lorries that were on parade on top of make St. Patrick’s Day a cel- Ringwood Saint Patrick’s on Sunday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Kescarrigan locals welcomed many the pool table,” Des explained. ebrated holiday showcasing Ireland to Day Parade 2006 will be taking place Tower of Power, with their mixture invisible visitors to their village, in- In 2003, he decided to continue the the rest of the world, the green parades, on Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. The of jazz, funk, rock, and soul will be cluding Former Soviet Prime Minis- indoor parade tradition. When the beer, corned beef and cabbage emerged parade will kick off from H.U.B. the other half of this show. Seats are ter Boris Yeltsin, Baywatch pin-up clock struck five o’clock, locals paid as a mainstay. Last year alone, close to access road and continue down Sky- $40 - $45. For information, check Pamela Anderson, who received a their respects to their patron Saint one million people participated in Ire- line Drive to St. Catherine’s Parish out: http://www.ucac.org or call the gift of an Irish bra, as well as a herd of Patrick by walking in procession land ‘s St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, Center where there will be a post- box office at (732) 499-8226. “wild” African elephants. around the pub. a multi-day celebration featuring pa- parade celebration of music, dance, rades, concerts, outdoor theater pro- food and beverages. For more infor- * * * * * * * Local parade organizer Desmond “We thought it was a good idea to For a night of comedy without Foley claimed these special visitors have the parade indoors, because of ductions, and firework shows. mation, call (973) 728-3250. Below are a few things going on in On Sunday, March 19, Newark’s 71st schlepping into the city, check out the were only visible to those who lived Des Foley pictured with a handcrafted the cold weather. A lot of people Com- wood carving of Brian Boru, one of the local area during St. Patrick’s Anniversary Saint Patrick’s Day Pa- JCC of Central New Jersey’s in Keshcarrigan. “Boris Yeltsin was think it is much too cold to be walking edy Nite on Saturday, March 25. too drunk to get off the plane, so he Ireland’s greatest leaders, in front of outdoors at this time of year,” Des Day: rade 2006 will start the march at 1 p.m. the beloved Gertie’s Canal Stop pub. Westfield’s Jolly Trolley is planning The parade will begin at Washington Gregg Rogell and Ben Bailey star, landed in Keshcarrigan instead. We said. both faces you may recognize from met him with a bottle of vodka and Des also explained that for the 2003 a weekend-long promotion beginning Street and Central Avenue and head on Friday, March 17. With a possibil- East on Central Avenue. There will be late night TV or Comedy Central. two glasses,” Des explained. said. indoor parade, “We invited a match- Tickets are $35, and include refresh- In 1997, this tiny village, which “Meself and the boys, for a bit of maker from (County) Clare to come ity of a bagpiper for entertainment, two reviewing stands on the corner of along with a couple of choices of Irish Broad St. and New St. and a second at ments. The show will be held at Con- had a population of 18 and only two craic (fun), walked out of the café along. We had single people of all gregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way pubs, held a backwards parade where backwards. The Dubs (Dubliners) ex- ages, including a 93-year-old single beer (George Killians Irish Red and Newark City Hall. A post-parade party Harp), customers will have the option will follow at The Hamilton Pub. in Scotch Plains. For more informa- marchers, pipe bands, tractors, ani- claimed, ‘sure, those culchies (coun- tion email: [email protected] or mals, lorries (trucks), and floats all try folk) are doin’ it up here now!’” call (908) 889-8800 x205. traveled down through the village in This charming village also hosted reverse. a “standing still” parade one year, Westfield Symphony * * * * * * * “We went up to Dublin a couple of where participants stood in the road Legendary B.B. King has turned days after Paddy’s day, and over- as parade-goers walked past along 80, but age doesn’t seem to slow him heard some people discussing the the footpath. Honors Y’s Mark Elsasser down a bit. He will perform tonight, backwards parade in a café,” Des After the foot and mouth out- WESTFIELD –Recognizing that regardless of economic circumstance. Thursday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Westfield is a close-knit town with He has also launched international ini- Patriots Theater at the War Memorial many community organizations, in a tiatives such as the Save-a-Child pro- in Trenton. If there are still tickets available, you can find out by calling Courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/influx/ show of mutual recognition and sup- gram, which rescues poor children in 81987363/ port, Mark Elsasser, chief executive Thailand, and multiple new local pro- (609) 984-8400 or log onto: http:// The crossroads in the village of officer of Westfield Area Y, will serve grams, including Lunch with Santa, www.thewarmemorial.com/. It’s got Keshcarrigan, Ireland. as honorary chair of the Westfield Healthy Kids Day, National Week of to be worth the ride to see the world’s Symphony’s major fundraising gala, the Family, Teen Time and more. most renowned blues singer and man with a good farm, who was look- to be held at Shackamaxon Golf and “The symphony brings cultural life songwriter. ing for a wife.” Country Club on April 1. to our town and the gala is our largest * * * * * * * This year, Des will be celebrating “I was delighted to be invited to be fundraiser of the year,” added Mr. An afternoon of family fun will St. Patrick’s Day in Alaina, Turkey. honorary chair of the WSO Gala. The Hertell. take place at the Family Arts Festival He is organizing Turkey’s “first known symphony is part of what makes this This year’s gala, An Evening in Venice, on Saturday, March 25, from 1 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Parade.” town special and unique,” said Mr. will include a cocktail reception, gour- to 4 p.m. at the Robert Wood Johnson Des has a pub in this Irish holiday Elsasser. met dinner and dancing to an eight- University Hospital Courtyard in New destination called Pat Foley’s Bar and With its consistent performances piece orchestra. A highlight of the Brunswick. The arts workshops are Lounge, and the parade will consist spanning 23 years, the Westfield Sym- evening will be the live auction con- appropriate for kids from three to 12, of 30 marchers with pipes, drums, phony has assumed the role of the ducted by charity auctioneer and New and include storytelling, costume- and dress-up. leading freelance professional sym- Jersey Assemblyman Jon Bramnick. making, improvisational dance, The Turkish parade will take place phony orchestra in New Jersey. The A silent auction of items donated drumming and singing from around on March 25, since “The people of WSO is recognized by the NJ State by more than 70 local retailers, res- the world. There will also be parades, Turkey might not know that St. Council on the Arts as a “Distinguished taurants and businesses will also run snacks, and other kid-friendly hap- ROCKING THE BOAT…Cast members of Guys and Dolls, from left to right, are Patrick’s Day was on the 17 of March,” Arts Organization” and is the resident throughout the evening, which will penings. Adults get in for $10, kids Malcolm Spurlock as “Society Max,” Adam Ziering as “Angie the Ox,” Tyler Des said. orchestra of Union County. culminate in the drawing of three for $5. Call (732) 220-1600 or visit Varian (lying on floor) as “Big Jule,” Michael Rosin as Sky Masterson, Dan “For our part, The Westfield Sym- winners for the cash raffle (winners the website at: http://www.iahenj.org/ Berman as Nathan Detroit and Julian Seltzer as “Nicely, Nicely” Johnson. phony is delighted to recognize the need not be present to claim a prize). faf2005.html. GL to Present Anything incredible contribution Mark Elsasser Invitations have been mailed to WSO has made to the Westfield Area Y and subscribers and supporters, but atten- Goes In Late March to the town of Westfield,” said gala dance, which is capped at 250 due to BERKELEY HEIGHTS – Come chairman Keith Hertell. space constraints, is open to the public and enjoy the spring musical produc- Since arriving at the Y in 2002, Mr. and invitations may be obtained on a tion, Anything Goes, presented by the Elsasser has been responsible for a first-come first-served basis by call- Governor Livingston (GL) Hilltop variety of initiatives to expand the ing the WSO office at (908) 232 1875. Players. reach of the Y and serve the Westfield Performances are Thursday March community with youth, teen, family First Congregational 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Satur- and senior programs. day, March 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. in the He spearheaded the purchase of the Continues Musicales Youth Art Month GL Auditorium. Christian Science Church and renovation WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Displayed Downtown of the facility to provide the community gational Church of Westfield, 125 The show takes a star-studded, WESTFIELD –Residents and visi- gangster-ridden transatlantic voyage with 14,000 additional square feet of Elmer Street, continues its Mid-Day program space, which includes a pre- Musicales concert series on Wednes- tors in Westfield this March will once and mixes in a tender-if tangled-love again find the downtown store win- story and peppers it all with an abun- teen/teen fitness arcade geared to engag- day, March 22, at noon, with a pro- ing youth in physical fitness. gram by noted classical guitarist Chris- dows decorated with an array of art dance of comic situations. created by local public school stu- Tickets are $10 and $6 for senior Since Mr. Elsasser has been at the topher Kenniff, whose program will helm, Y membership has grown due to include works by Manuel Ponce, dents. For the 11th consecutive year, citizens or for groups of 10 or more. the nationally proclaimed Youth Art ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING...For their springtime musical production, Advanced tickets are available by new service-oriented features, such as Mauro Giuliani and Frederico Moreno- online registration, the credit/debit card Torroba. These free half-hour con- Month is being celebrated by 45 the Governor Livingston (GL) Hilltop Players will present Anything Goes on calling the box office at (908) 665- downtown merchants who are dis- Thursday March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25 at 0783 or by emailing your request membership plan, additional parking certs are followed by an optional soup options, renovation of the Wallace Pool and sandwich luncheon, available in playing works of art produced by 8 p.m. in the GL Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and $6 for senior citizens or for to [email protected]. The Fri- approximately 360 students from the groups of 10 or more. day and Saturday performances and expansion of the cardio center. He the church’s social hall for $5. has also ensured that all who wish to Mr. Kenniff is a recitalist and cham- Westfield Public Schools. will be interpreted for the hearing Student art includes paintings, REGISTER NOW FOR impaired. participate in the Y’s programs are able, ber musician who performs through- out the New York metropolitan area drawings, sculpture and painted fur- and abroad. He performs with vir- niture designed by students of all SPRING 2006 tuoso violist Brett Deubner in Duo ages from each of Westfield’s nine Fresco and collaborates widely with public schools. Dr. Linda King, Fine SESSION! vocalists (Patrick Mason, Jane Bunnell, Arts supervisor, commended the stu- Kathy Harris, Svetlana Streva and Ri- dents, teachers and local merchants Call Now--Classes Fill Quickly! chard Hobson) and instrumentalists for making this annual event pos- (Eric Weyrick, Jeffrey Solow, Lucy sible. “This exhibition is just a sam- Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Stoltzman, and Sharon Roffman). pling of the wonderful art created by Parents & Caregivers Mr. Kenniff is member of Kean hundreds of Westfield students under the direction of our 21 art teachers.” •Songs & Dances •Rhythm Instruments University’s Affiliate Artist Faculty. •Rhymes & Chants •Songbook (2 CDs) He also directs the American String County Holds Teen Arts Teacher’s Association (New Jersey WESTFIELD, SCOTCH PLAINS, Chapter) Solo Strings Competition, Festival March 16 $10 OFF SPRINGFIELD, SOMERSET the ASTA Guitar Certificate Com- CRANFORD – The annual Union mittee and the annual ASTA NJ Cham- County Teen Arts Festival will take REGISTRATION 908-490-1330 ber Music Institute. place Thursday and Friday, March 16 AN EVENING IN WESTFIELD…In preparation for the upcoming Westfield For New Customers Judy Wilson, Director For further information, contact the and 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. #011 EXPIRES 4/17/06 Symphony Orchestra Gala are, from left to right, David Wroe, Keith Hertell and www.playawaystudio.com Mark Elsasser. The gala, entitled An Evening in Venice, will take place on April 1. church office at (908) 233-2494. on the Cranford campus of Union County College located at 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, oppo- Come and enjoy the Spring Musical Production site Nomahegan Park. The Teen Arts Festival showcases “ANYTHING GOES” the artistic and creative abilities of Union County’s youth. Students from Presented by more than 50 public and private the Governor Livingston Hilltop Players! schools participate at the festival each year. The public is invited to attend Performances are and enjoy the accomplishments of rd our talented teens. Thursday, March 23 at 7:30pm; At the festival, students participate Friday and Saturday, March 24th and 25th in performances, master classes, in- ter-active workshops, and critiquing at 8:00pm in the GL Auditorium. seminars led by professional artists in all disciplines – visual arts, music, The show takes a star-studded, gangster-ridden transatlantic theatre, dance and creative writing. voyage and mixes in a tender-if tangled-love story and peppers it All the performances are open to the all with an abundance of comic situations. public. Assistive services are available on Tickets are $10/$6 for senior citizens or for groups request. Anyone interested in attend- of 10 or more. Advanced tickets are available by ing the Union County Teen Arts Fes- tival should contact the Union County calling the Box Office at (908) 665-0783 or by Division of Cultural and Heritage emailing your request to [email protected]. Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth 07202; telephone (908) 558-2550 for The Friday and Saturday performances will be a program brochure or other informa- interpreted for the hearing impaired. tion. Relay service users should call 711.