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By LAUREN S. PASS In Lieu Of Taxes) proffers less than cost is higher due to the size of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 50 percent of the debt service and structure, versus the numberof spaces Parking Consultant Tim Tracy of operating cosLs of the structure. it yields. The deck will yield 283 new Desman Associates revealed the fi­ Fee increases, surplus revenue from parking spaces, which will be di­ nancial projections for the parking town wide parking collections, vided between metered spots and garage at Prospect and Elm Streets to $50,000 from the Downtown employee permit spots. the public for the first time on Tues­ Westfield Corporation and $100,000 Resident Carol Victor suggested day night. for three years from the parking im­ that the Elm Street field be paved While the financials themselves provement fund will need to be used over to allow for employee parking drew little criticism from the public, to fund the project. It was not made and new fields be put at Roosevelt many residents complained with only clear where the town would get ap­ CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 six weeks to evaluate the facts before proximately $500,000 to put as a down voting on the referendum on Tues­ payment for the $10 million bond, day, Novemher 2. they w ill be voting nor where the monies would come BOE Given Green no. from to fund environmental While Mr. Tracy said that he is not remediation that is needed in the Elm Light For Field a financial expert, he presented the Street lot. Mayor Greg McDermott plan which calls for increases in per­ said that the council does not want to Renovations mit fees and on street meter fees, to use the $2.2 million the town would By KIM BROADWELL help offset the cost of the deck. receive from sale of land to the devel­ Spec ially Written for The Westfield Leader It was revealed that standing alone, oper to offset costs of the project. By a unanimous vote, mem­ the deck does not pay for itself. Rev­ It was also revealed by Mr. Tracy bers of the Westfield Planning enue from new capacity within the Dvn|«miu o. iut in* rr»»ui*iu s.*auv> that with the footprint of the garage, STANDING GUARD-Members of the Westfield Police and Fire Departments stood as silent honor guard on Saturday deck coupled with PILOTS (Payments Board approved plans by the it is an “inefficient design" and the Westfield Board of Education to afternoon at the September 11 memorial in Westfield. The ceremony, put together by the Westfield Ministerium. marked upgrade fields at Edison Interme­ the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Westfield paid special rememberance to the 12 residents who were killed in diate School at the board's the World Trade Center attacks. monthly meeting held last Thurs­ day. In addition, plans for field upgrades and track replacements at Kehler Stadium were also ap­ WF Police Officer Files Criminal proved. In other business, members of the planning board approved the subdivision of properties at 1608 Charges Against Superior Officer Boynton Avenue and 126 Massa­ not a crime." He said that there is no chusetts Avenue from owner, Ri­ By LAUREN S. PASS been previously filed against Lieu­ Specially Written for The Westfield Leader allegation that anyone was touched chard Palmer. The application was tenant Wayman. On August 25. Westfield Police and that "these charges are totally carried over from last month due Officer Riley, an 11-year veteran Officer Robert Riley filed a criminal to the fact the members of the on the force, has not been coming unfounded.” complaint in Westfield Municipal "This is the first time in many years board asked the applicant to into work, and is “on his days off' Court against his superior, Lieuten­ (as an attorney) to see a complaint of modify his application. according to Chief Tracy. ant David Wayman. this nature” where one officer brings Last month, members of the It was reported in The Star-Ledger The complaint alleges that Lieutenant charges on another officer, Mr. Norton board and Board Chairman James that Officer Riley is being treated for Wayman, an 18-year veteran on the Boyle, asked Mr. Palmer to scale depression and that his medication said. force, “attempted by physical menace to The case is supposed to be heard in down the houses. Architect, makes him too sleepy tocome to work. put another in fear of imminent serious Mountainside Borough Court, but no Michael Giambalvo, hired by Mr. ChiefTracy said, “he (Officer Riley) FAMILIES OF OUR GUARD...Alice Miller of Caring Hearts from Home of bodily harm, specifically by coming to­ date has been scheduled and a prosecu­ Palmer, complied with the board’s would have to be fit” in order to return Westfield sells the first ticket to Congressman Mike Ferguson last Saturday at the ward Robert Riley in a threatening man­ tor has not been assigned to the case. request, submitting plans not ex­ to active duty on the force. Westfield Armory for the “Support The Troops Pancake Breakfast” to be held on ner. while raising his right hand . And The Westfield Town Council dis­ ceeding 34 feet in height, not ex­ Lieutenant Wayman’s attorney Saturday, October 16 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Westfield Armory. Although the with purpose to harass Robert Riley, cussed the issue in private session on tickets are $6, the congressman paid with a twenty-dollar bill and refused the change. ceeding 2,700 square feet for the Robert Norton of Westfield, said that communicated in offensively coarse lan­ Tuesday night. interior and not exceeding 3,000 “even if the allegations are true, it’s guage in a manner likely to cause annoy­ square feet for the comer lot. ance or alarm, in violation.” Mr. Boyle noted that since the Decision on Central Ave. Probable cause was found for the plans were re-submitted the summons and the case will be heard houses “conform better with the Burkhardt Named Principal before a judge. neighborhood.” Court Administrator Linda Chieffo Service Station Delayed In other business, the board categorized it as an allegation of “ha­ memorialized last month’s ap­ Of Deerfield School in MS rassment and simple assault.” By KIMBERLEY BROADWELL ing report for the next meeting com­ proval for a subdivision at 231 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By BETSEY BURCDORE first day of school “went well" and paring difference between the pro­ The charges stem from an incident Benson Place owned by B&G thatoccurredwhileLieutenantWayman . Specially Written for The Westfield Leader also announced that school enroll­ Because of the late hour, an appli­ posed lighting and the existing light­ Properties. The applicant is plan­ and Officer Riley were on duty. Lieu­ At Tuesday night’s Mountainside ment is up to 704 students from 690 cation heard by the Westfield Board ing in use. ning to create two new building tenant Wayman admonished Officer Board of Education meeting. Board last year. of Adjustment on Monday evening, Mr. Watson also testified that the lots by demolishing an existing Riley for questioning a direct order, President Peter Goggi announced the A motion was approved for the for the Westfield Service Center at new canopies will be constructed of house and garage and construct a which involved bringing oxygen to a appointment of Robert Burkhardt as student transportation contract re­ 809 Central Avenue, had to be carried asphalt and timberline, but will have new single family home on each woman in respiratory distress. Principal of Deerfield School effec­ newal with Vogel Bus Company, Inc over to the Monday, October 18 meet­ a cedar shake look to it. He noted that of the two lots. Officer Riley lodged a complaint tive Monday, November 15. showing an increase of 2.64 percent ing. the color will start off as a light tan Last month it was reported that regarding Lieutenant Wayman and Mr. Burkhardt was Public Rela­ over last year. The total bussing cost The applicant, James Pinkman, is and will get darker over time. the application required no vari­ an internal investigation was per­ tions Director for the Board of Edu­ based on 185 school days will be seeking permission for a final site Neighbor, Barbara Mendoza testi­ ances and that the current prop­ formed. cation in Irvington. He is currently $182,352. The contract includes six plan approval for proposed canopies fied before the board stating that the erty on Benson Place was the site Westfield Police Chief Bernard the Principal for Madison Avenue routes to Governor Livingston High over the island gas pumps and for last time a variance was granted to of a historic house. According to Tracy said that “appropriate action School in the same district. School, two routes to Beechwood new signage. His new expansion re­ this owner in 1987 he did not keep up the applicant, the house is not was taken,” but would not comment In regards to the appointment. In­ School and two routes to Deerfield. quires relief from 10 listed variances with what was asked of him. She registered historically, but does further as to how the incident was terim Chief School Administrator It was also announced that Cur­ including a front yard setback, light­ stated that stipulations of the 1987 contain several original elements handled internally. Walter Rusak said, "He will serve the riculum Coordinator Angela ing requirements and eight sign re­ variance required that the owner keep including a spiral staircase, fire­ Chief Tracy also told The Westfield district well for at least a decade. He Cosimano would be making a pre­ strictions. The gas station was origi­ a line of trees for screening and that place and floorboards. It was fur­ Leader, “1 don’t know of any com­ has experience and he will hit the sentation at the Tuesday, September nally constructed in 1951. currently 15 of those trees are dead ther reported that the owner, Jo­ plaints,” when he was asked if any ground running.” 28 meeting in regards to standardized Professional Planner, James and have been that way for a long seph Buontempo, agreed to do­ verbal or written complaints have ever In other news, Mr. Rusak said the testing scores with in the district. Watson, ofEKA Associates, in Scotch time. She also stated that dirt dug up nate these items to a historical Plains testified on behalf of the appli­ from recently installed pumps was society most likely being the cant stating that the lighting sources not properly covered as required by Westfield Historical Society. will use 175 watts. In addition he the Department of Environmental Finally, it was announced that Voters to Decide on Turf Field; noted that the light poles have been Protection (DEP). She stated that she the application for A&R Westfield reduced from three to one. Board was aware of the fact that the dirt had CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Chairman Vince Wilt asked for a light i^UNIINUtu UN HAUL 10 Parking Around WHS An Issue

By ED COONEY ing a new artificial turf field and a year period with yearly payments of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader new running track at Kehler Stadium $169,000 to $179,000;"depending on The Westfield Board of Education at its meeting this Tuesday. interest rates. approved a motion to seek a bond The bond, which the public will The cost will be “approximately referendum in the amount of vote for or against on Tuesday, De­ $18 dollars a year for the average $ 1.381,839 for the purpose of install­ cember 14, will be paid off over a 10- family in Westfield,” according to Board President Anne Riegel. Board Secretary and Business Ad­ ministrator Robert Berman made a Commercial Vehicle Parking presentation to the board, members of the Westfield High School (WHS) Athletics Department. and assembled To Be Limited in Mountainside community members regarding the project. By KIMBERLY BROADWELL ranges for municipal employees and Mr. Berman noted that rises in both Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ordinance 1077 is set to increase all the numbersof high school-aged chil­ During their monthly work ses­ non- moving traffic violations within dren in Westfield and WHS athletes sion, members of the Mountainside the borough by $3. puts “a very large demand on our council along with Mayor Robert In other business, the governing fields.” Viglianti listed three ordinances to be body discussed amending the In addition to field usage by the heard at next week's public council borough’s ordinance regarding the school district’s teams, the 2003-2004 meeting. All three ordinances were overnight parking of commercial ve­ school year also saw 1,353 requests unanimously passed during their first hicles. It was decided that the ordi­ for field usage by other organiza­ reading last month and are amend­ nance would now stipulate that the tions. ments to prior ordinances. prohibition of commercial vehicles Of all the users of the fields, Mr. Ordinance 1075 amends the parked at private residences would be Berman told the board that the town’s borough’s code regarding building COHTMUCD ON PAST 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and housing which establishes the requirement of a survey when con­ PAGE INDEX ■ Obituary...... 8 Sports...... Il-l6 PAYING ATTENTION.. .Soldiers of the National Guard at the Westfield Armory line up and pay keen attention last Saturday structing a new foundation for all Regional...... 2-3 buildings within the borough. Editorial...... 4-5 Education..... 9 Real Estate.... 12-19 at the Westfield Armory as Congressman Mike Ferguson and New Jersey Adjutant General Glenn Rieth thank them for their Classifieds...... 20 service and pay special tribute to their comrades in arms in Iraq. Ordinance 1076 will amend salary Community... 6-7 p‘ i« 2 Thursday, September 16, 2004 A Watchunc Communications, Inc. Pusucahoh Four Towns Appealing To Ferguson Co-Sponsors Bill Stop County RR Reactivation For Area Security Funds Hr PAM. j. n :rm N beth has only 34 beds although pub­ WASHINGTON - In an effort lo attack. That's the right policy, that’s Vwrtdh inM Ttu U iMdn W fl* Dm> lished reports indicate that the strengthen A m erica’s security ood for high-threat states like New The Union Counly Board of Cho­ facility’s population is often double against terrorism - including increas­ Jersey and it should be the law of the sen Freeholder!, have hired a law firm that amount. ing security funding for high-threat land." lo represent the county in an appeal The counly has been under the gun states like New Jersey - Congress­ Although some homeland secu­ filed by four municipalities challeng­ by stale officials for close to a decade man M ike Ferguson (R-NJ) co-spon­ rity funding are based on risk of ing the reactivation of the old Staten to construct u facility that better meets sored bipartisan legislation that terrorist attack, most security fund­ Island and Rahway Valley freight rail­ the needs of juveniles. Pressure in­ would implement the recommenda­ ing is distributed on a formula that road lines. Thecounty contracted with creased on county official! following tions made by the national commis­ allocates the money lo all states. Morristown and Erie Railway. Inc. the May 10. 2003 suicide of a 17- sion that investigated the September Congressman Ferguson voted in July (M&E) in 2002 to begin service on year-old in the current facility. The II, 2001 terrorist attacks. during debate on the annual Depart­ the defunct rail lines counly purchased the property in an The legislation, a companion of a ment of Homeland Security appro­ Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, industrial section of Linden for $4.3 bill introduced by Senator John priations bill to increase UASI fund­ Springfield, and Summit took the million. McCain. R-Arizona, in the Senate, ing by $450 million, which would county tocourt in June of2003 claim­ Freeholder Chairman Angel was introduced in the House on benefit states like New Jersey. ing thecounty had moved ahead with­ Estrada told The We stfield Leader and Wednesday. It would establish a di­ Benjamin B Corbin for The Westfield Leeder and The Tlmee out first gaining consent of the gov­ The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ACADEMY (;RAl)l'ATE...This beautiful and highly trained police dog gradu­ rector of national intelligence to over­ FW Community Police erning bodies of those communities. that the bonds are for the first phase of ated lust week as one of twelve in his class at the Slumler Police Academy in Scotch see all of the government's spy agen­ The railroad lines, which were aban­ the project, which includes the archi­ Plains. He Joins the county sheriffs department to protect the public In searching cies as well as create a national Set September Meeting doned in 1991 according to the Coa­ tectural and engineering specifica­ for drugs and explosives. counter terrorism center. FANWOOD-The Fan wood Com­ lition lo Stop The Train, which is tions. The 9/11 Commission, headed by munity Policing Alliance (CPA) will fighting the project, would also in­ During the public comment sec­ former New Jersey Governor Tom hold its next monthly meeting on clude Cranford, Linden and Union, tion of the meeting, Bruce Paterson Leg. Would Create Tough Kean, released its unanimous rec­ Thursday, September 23, at 7 p.m. towns that did not join the legal fight. of Garwood, a Republican candidate ommendations in July. Former Gov­ The meeting will be held at the Union County Assignment Judge for freeholder this fall, took issue ernor Kean and former Congress­ Fanwood Community House on the Edward W. Beglin. Jr. ruled in the with several contracts authorized by Laws Against Forced Labor man Lee Hamilton, the commission’s second floor. The Fanwood Commu­ county's favor on December 6, 2003 the board which he said were ap­ vice chairman, endorsed Senator nity House is the historic building on on all but one of the counts in the proved without seeking competitive TRENTON - The Assembly Judi­ knowingly hold another person in a McCain's Senate legislation and its the North side of the train station in lawsuit. Judge Beglin, now retired, bids. ciary Committee released a hill spon­ condition of forced labor threatening counterpart in the House, which was Fanwood. said the towns could pursue the ques­ He referred to one approved to the sored by U’gislationAssembly woman bodily harm if they do not work, introduced Wednesday by Rep. Chris Started in 2004. the Fanwood Po­ tion of whether the county freeholder PMK Group of Cranford for plumb­ Linda Slender, Assemblymen Neil destroying w ithholding immigration- Shays ( R-Conn.). lice Department organized a CPA. board violated the Open Public Meet­ ing engineering services for a water Cohen and Upendra C’hivukula to related documents or other govern­ A key provision of the The CPA invites all residents and ings Act at their June 5, 2003 meet­ tank replacement at the county Court­ crack down on criminals who profit ment-issues identification documents commission’s recommendations in­ those working in Fanwood to join. ing. house Old Annex for $24.(X)0 and in the illicit traffic of humans for or by creating a belief in their victim cluded distributing homeland secu­ The goal is to create a link between The board last week appointed the another for $179,236 to Media forced labor or prostitution. that they must be held in a condition rity funding based on the vulnerabil­ the police and the community that Union City law firm of Brownstein, Squared of New Brunswick for me­ The bill was drafted in response to of involuntary servitude. ity and threat of terrorist attack. Un­ will address a wide array of topics, Booth & Associates to represent the dia consulting services to market the cases in Plainfield and Elizabeth Prosecution for human trafficking der current law, most federal secu­ including crime prevention, child county in the appeal at a cost of county’s “innovative educational pro­ w here young Mexican girls were lured would be brought against individuals rity funding isdistributed to all states. safety and community events. The $ I O.(XK). grams" through the end of the year. lo Union County on promises of a who knowingly recruit or otherwise "Whi le we've strengthened our se­ CPA meets monthly in the evening - The towns suffered another defeat Mr. Paterson said he suspects both better life, only to find themselves lure persons into a state of involun­ curity since September 11, there’s exact dates and times to be deter­ in June when the Surface Transporta­ contracts involve “pay to play," a pro­ forced into prostitution. tary servitude. In addition, victims of more that should be done, and that’s mined in advance of each meeting. tion Board, a federal agency that over­ cess where companies and individu­ "Trading in humans for forced la­ human trafficking forced to work as why the commission’s recommen­ For more information contact Michael sees railroads, voted against re-open­ als are awarded lucrative government bor or prostitution is a modern form prostitutes would not be held crimi­ dations are an important first step to Prasad at (908) 247-7211 or Police ing the heari ng process with regard to contracts in exchange for political of slavery in America," said Assem­ nally liable for their actions while keep America safe,” Rep. Ferguson Sergeant Thomas Jedic at (908) 322- the rail certificate issued to M&E contributions. blywoman Slender (D-Union). "In under the involuntary service of the said. “Importantly, the legislation 5000 ext. 151. Railway to reactivate the freight rail On another matter, the board pre­ any context, the trafficking in people trafficker. implements the 9/11 Commission’s lines. The municipalities had cited sented Charles Mancuso, First Vice for profit is one of the most despi­ According lo testimony from recommendations that homeland se­ environmental and safety concerns in President of the Consumer Banking cable crimes imaginable." Union County Prosecutor Theodore curity funding should be allocated www.goIeader.com their argument. Kenilworth, Roselle Division of Independence Commu­ The bill (A-2730) would create two Romonkow, human trafficking is based on a real threat of terrorist Park. Springfield and Summit have nity Bank, with a resolution for the new first-degree crimes: involuntary becoming the fastest growing illicit vowed lo continue their challenge of bank’s $5,000 donation to county's servitude and human trafficking. Both criminal activity in the world. He the project. Roselle officials have new Children’s Recreation Trust crimes would be included in the state’s noted to the committee that up to opted not to appeal. Fund, which was established this year racketeering statute, and would be 900,000 people, one-third of whom Union County GOP Women M&E has already begun work on by Chairman Estrada. punishable with prison sentences of are women or children, are annu­ the Staten Island branch of the rail The money will be utilized to fund 30 years to life. ally lured into forced labor or pros­ Breakfast Planned for Sept. line, which connects Cranford to Lin­ Pop Warner Football in the City ol In addition, convicted individuals titution. Up to 20,000 cases of hu­ den and expects that portion of the Plainfield. Mr. Mancuso serves on would be subject to confiscation of man trafficking occur in the United SUMMIT - Union County Repub­ Institutes of Health. project to be complete by the end of the Union County Vocational-Tech­ al I property or other money used in or States, and Prosecutor Romankow lican Women will hold their first an­ The breakfast will also honor New the year. The Rahway Valley line, run­ nical School Board of Education lo­ gained through perpetration of the estimated approximately 5,000 of nual Fall Breakfast on Saturday, Sep­ Providence Councilwoman Maxine ning from Cranford to Summit, should cated in Scotch Plains. crime. those individuals are brought into tember 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Canoe Hirsch and former Scotch Plains Mayor be finished by the end of next year. Freeholder Estrada announced that "Human traffickers do not look at New Jersey. Brook Country Club in Summit. Joan Papen for outstanding leadership In other business, the freeholders the board would not hold its previ­ innocent women or children and see Victims would be able to seek Myma Blyth. author of “Spin Sis­ and public service. Councilwoman introduced an $8.9 million bond ordi­ ously scheduled agenda meeting on, another human being," said Assem­ restitution from the Victims of ters: How the Women of the Media Hirsch will be retiring after 20 years as nance for the county’s new 74-bed Thursday, September 23. The board blyman Cohen (D-Union). "When Crime Compensation Board. The Sell Unhappiness and Liberalism to an elected official in New Providence. detention center to be built in Linden instead will hold its agenda and regu­ they look at their victims, they see board would be able to order the the Women of America,” will be the Ms. Papen served 16 years on the Scotch on Edwards Street off of Routes I &9. lar meeting on Thursday, September only an easily exploitable commod­ payment of direct compensation, featured speaker. PlainsTownshipCouncil.includingfour The current detention center in Eliza­ 30, at 7 p.m. ity. These criminals cannot be handled as well as ordering the provision of Ms. Blyth was Editor-in-Chief and years as mayor, and recently stepped with kid gloves - they must be dealt other means needed for the victim Publishing Director of Ladies ’ Home down after si x years as Vice Chair of the with in the harshest terms.” to rebuild their life, whether it be Journal for more than 20 years and Union County Republican Committee. 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Summit also offers merchants a permit at a rate of $625 per year, SP Day Celebration merchants and employees have a sec­ ond option. If the employee comes to To Begin October 1 work before 11 a m. they can pay $3 WMlwl l i w w lot Jtm m i m u I K tr in d n t Omm SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch for the day. If they arrive to work IMPRESS1N K SHOW... On September 11,2004 at the Fallen Heroes Sk Memo­ Plains Day Celebration is scheduled between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. they pay rial Run located at Veteran's Waterfront Park In Elizabeth, there was a spectacu­ for the weekend of October I through $2 for the day, and if they arrive lar show from one of the (Ire boats to commemorate the Fallen Heroes and Deputy CAMPAIGN TRAII....I nlon County Sheriff Ralph Emehlleh. second front left, Chief James “Jim " D'Heron from the New Brunswick Fire Department who was 3. The Scotch Plains Business and between I and 3 p.m. it costs $1 for campaigns for reeleetion last week at the 1’nlon Township Police Station. The killed In the line of duty on September 3, 2004. Professional Association and Scotch the day. Any employee arriving after sherifT Is joined by ( ieneral Wesley Clark, center, and Steve Brozak of Westfield Plains Recreation Commission spon­ 3 p.m. can park for free. who Is campaigning for congressman for the Seventh Congressional District. sor this event. Please call (908) 322- Westfield. Millbum and Chatham Activities Told for Upcoming 6700 ext. 221 for details. only allow commuter parking for resi­ Candidate Campaign Release • Congress District 7 Festivities for Scotch Plains Day dents of their towns. begin on Friday, October I, with a In the proposal outlined by Brozak, Clark Address FestiFall in Downtown WF Bon Fire/Pep Rally at the Evergreen Westfield MayorGregory McDermott School ball field from 7 to 9 p.m. for parking rates if the Prospect/Elm WESTFIELD — The 15th Annual merce. There is no admission fee and Saturday. October 2. there will be a garage is built street meter fees would Westfield FestiFall will be held Sun­ parking is free. It is recommended that flea market in the Municipal Parking rise front 50 cents an hour to 75 cents Homeland Sec. Concerns day. September 26, from 11 a m. to 5 visitors park in the South Avenue train lot from 8 a.m. to 4 pm. an hour Permit rates for both com­ UNION - Democratic congres­ with us today are men and women p.m. in downtown Westfield. Pros­ station lot and cross into the festival On Sunday, October 3 there will be muters and employees would be raised sional candidate Steve Brozak called who put their lives on the line every pect. Elm, East Broad, and Quimby area through the main underpass. demonstrations, entertainment and a from $702 to $786 a year. upon Republican Mike Ferguson to single day in order to keep us safe. streets in the downtown area will be For more information, contact the Walk-A-Thon. Last week parking consultant Tim account for supporting policies that Their sacrifice should be rewarded, it closed to vehicular traffic. Westfield Area Chamber of Com­ For further details regarding the Tracy from Desmon Associates said have made New Jersey 41st in per must he acknowledged and our lead­ Over 300 vendors will be on hand merce at (908) 233-3021 or visit wal k, please contact Jane Care at (973) that the proposed increases would be capita homeland security funding. ers in Washington cannot ignore it." including local businesses and over www.WestfieldChamber.com. 227-4458. Please comprable to other towns. Four-star General Wesley Clark, the Mr. Brozak. who served on both 150of the region’s artists andcraflers. former Supreme Allied Commander active duty and in the reserves, re­ A variety of food will be available. of NATO, joined Mr. Brozak. tired as a Marine Corps Lieutenant "We’ve added a lot of new entertain­ Survey of Nine Commuter Town Parking Rates “When you spend your life in the Colonel in May. Mr. Brozak was ment and activities this year," said Ri­ military, as Steve Brozak and I have, called up to active duty following chard Fromkin. Chairman of the Board Shopper Commuter Commuter Merchant Overnight you learn that putting your country September 11 and has spent time in of Directors for the Westfield Chamber On Street Lots Permit Permit Permit Permit first means putting partisanship the Middle East, Haiti and Bosnia. of Commerce. "We are drawing more (Hourly) aside.” General Clark said. 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The ^ieaher Scotch Plain. - Fan wood TIMES $ Letters to the Editor — E m N u M UNO — - t I9 S * - Hie Official N m p a p tr of the Town of Westfield Offlrial Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and the Township of Scotch Platon Ratner Writes On Language Usage Member rf Member of: New bw » Pre* Am tcwum Sew Jenev lSe» Aswx-taaoo • .Nxti>>rwi Newspaper Asmcutton In Literature and Newspapers Below are four arcane word*, each NoOticui NeM.’ipgprt Ajkfcuimx) Scotch Ham, Busmewt a Pmfrsaionel AaaoctaiMM * W wtfdd Area Chamber erf Commerce furwood Buwnew A ProfcwriiaJ Anoctenon Anne M eade', dtvmas at your use of a After all. both its reputation and very with four definitions - only one is correct. htnodKafe PbtuaelSd ■ Weufwld New terser term originally found in a William name should serve to warn Rebecca of The others are made up. Are you sharp Benohcat* - Pou-qw PwJ a Scotch «ra». Set, Jene» enough to discern this deception of dic­ P.O. Bo* 250 • 251 North V.rnue, West Burroughs novel m a recent com e report Sunny brook Farm fans that it might well v o. Bo> m tion? Westfield. SJ. #70*1 rang a familiar, though discordant, bell I offend their delicate literary sensibilities Scotch Plains, S J . 07076 read "Naked Lunch" in high school, I suspect that the answer to this question, If you can guess one correctly - good Tele: (*0«i 232-4407 E-mail: presstt* golrader com * Vteb: www.goirader.com • Fa*: (908) 232-0473 largely because that's 119681 when its like proof of Fermat's last theorem, may guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ vidual If you get three word expert If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at infamous Seven Salacious Smutty Bran he forever elusive em Pages of Porn tSSSPPP) had their Finally , if Ms Meade had re* raised the you get all four - You must have a lot of P. O. Bo* 250. Westfield. Sew Jersey 070*1 fleeting moments of fame and an English issue, a fleeting mention of an obscure free lime! PI BUSHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHING COMMUNICATIONS, INC. teacher touted the book as a sterling ex­ term from a third rate novel would cer­ All words and correct definitions ample of modem postwar literature tainly have passed unnoticed by all hut a come from the board game Diction Michelle I e Poidesin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. I.ecomte Frankly. I thought that the hook, despite few folks whose literary memories are Deception. HMJSHtM the lund SSSPPP. amounted to a mal­ eclectic and a bit eccentric However, just Answrrstolast week'sarcane words. Surette F. Stalker Day id B. Corbin Michael I.. Kartiromo odorous pile of literary dreck. as crusaders against sice tend tn their real I Site - Straw dWfmr n tusm tvtm Mw/urnst. i mum xno* Although I read this tedious tome at io accentuate and thus popularize the very 2. Cemal - Penaimng to the bitter oak Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connells great and bonng length 35 years ago. I "vieeness" of their target. Ms Meade may 3. Baquet A small tub readily recognized the word that so upset have single-handedly revived some local m m uamou 4 Rcsc - To tremble or shake Anne Meade Since the offending term interest in a little-known word and a me Ben Corbin relates to something that is not only tmaes- diocre hook that were otherwise already HOAST stssc aim o s nuc t thetic, hut also laden w ith e coh. I can well receding into the dim murk of really had 1. To cough One-year - 520 • Two-year - $52 »Three-year - 576 ♦ One-year college tSeptember to May I - 520 understand her surprise at spotting n in a forgotten literature To put it another way, 2. A small human forest denizen; an elf wholesome family-oriented publication words only remain obscene in the king run 3. A scar or ulcer underneath the skin I'm fascinated, though, about three things: when self-appointed guardians of public 4 To fall away or decline firv , Tht Leader s M ice Blotter re­ morality perpetuate them Otherwise, won­ POWTER Debt, Expenses, Bonds & Taxes port used The Word Thai Dare Not Speak derfully lyrical and descriptive epithets I Concerned with petty affairs It, Name serbatim • though only once • tend to gradually fall into disfavor and 2. Th# act of rubbing; massaging because it was integral to the story In ultimately exit the English lexicon. That's 3. A comon domestic pigeon, with an contrast M* Meade actually managed to unfortunate Perhaps we need more folks inflated breast Need ‘Grand Scale Revamp’ use it, not once or twice, bin four times in like Ms Meade to help preserve them for 4 Persecute; oppress her brief letter This was more frequent, in future generations HOI-OL'R fact, than poor old drug-addled Burroughs No. the Word has nothing to do with 1. A large howl in which fal is burned Most politicians are calling for responsible spending citizens involved. We urge them to continue these managed to achieve, surely a unique ac­ power-washing a set of Firestone radials, by means of a w ick in state. count} and Ideal government - especially those pursuits. complishment What 1 can't figure out is but it really isn't that awful in the larger 2. A fornicator or whoremonger campaigning for election to office. They are aware that However, debt, expenditures, bonding and taxes why. if M» Meadeheliesesthaithe word scheme of things, certainly not in com­ 3. A confidence man; swindler is so horrifically obscene that tt shoukl parison with other words that have ac­ 4 A surplus in supplies, materials, etc. rising property taxes, public debt and expenditures are (DEBT) need to be faced w ith more teeth, a lot of not he used in an actual news item, she quired unpleasant and distasteful conno­ PRANDIAL in a mode now where the spiral can't be stopped, given guts and a higher vision. In our view, it needs a used it repeatedly in a letter intended for tations. like "Ashcroft" and "Cheney" 1 Bristled; standing erect current circumstances and the structure. "grand scale revamp." publication? and which 3re avoided by most polite and 2. Given to creeping or crawling Second, since a reader has to plow educated people. C'mon Anne, let’s 3. Tapering to a point The system, as it is currently setup, has no central The state constitution requires a balanced budget through about a hundred pages of lighten up a bit and recognize that there 4. Belonging to a meal, especially din­ accountability, nor is there a mechanism to examine prepared by the governor and approved by the legis­ Burroughs' incoherent and peyote-influ­ are far worse things on' earth than an ner options and compel the setting of priorities to judge lature each year by June 30. In actual matter, legisla­ enced musing, before getting to the Goes! occasional and innocuous epithet. Stuff, u hat. preci seh hri rtght Ms Meade Robert Ratner expenditures and establish debt caps. tors complain the documents are provided to them to feud 'SakeJ Luntsh" tn lhe fintpiaee' Westfield Local Business Owner Each agency, whether state, county, school board with no time to even read it before a vote is required. or municipality blames the other for the tax in­ The constitution also states that debt cannot be used to Praises Town Official creases. Yet. each continues to increase spending Board of Education. Town Council I have been in business over 50 years pay for operating expenses in the budget. Yet this year, and have not had many occasions lo con­ and take on more debt. the governor enacted many questionable budget mea­ tact the Town of Westfield with issues. The taproots go very deep. sures including over $2 billion of bonding debt to Must Resolve WHS Parking Problem My business is located at 526 North Av­ Some impugn the courts and legislature for forc­ balance the operating budget The courts agreed that enue. East and my new neighbor Com­ WestfieldHighScf»X’f WHS -mdents ex:scng Codding Road. Donan Place and merce Bank is construciing a new build­ ing mandates without funding for the programs. this was unconstitutional, yet said to do it anyway this are back circling around neighborhood Dorian Court are dead end streets, just ing two doors away. Others charge the federal government for not pro­ year, but don't do it again. streets looking for a place to park W ab­ ke the new Codding Road extension. 1 became quite concerned with water out pff street parking provided by * e Whs should they he given special treat- viding its fair portion of the funding. Others say it’s We have been further told by legislators that once runoff, as the new building is approxi­ board of education, what else can the, mem without consideration for their mately five feet higher than the rear of my the raising of salaries as fixed by contract agree­ approved, the budget supersedes the constitution. do ’ W ith some streets next to WHS selec­ .neighbors ’ It is selective closures like property. I made one call to the Town ments or that it is a result of increased insurance From there it flow s to practical action as the governor tively closed off to students completely, this that exacerbate the problem. Engineer's office and was in contact with other streets w ■« two-hour parking re­ Now that the Southside Redevelop­ costs outside of their control. Still more say that legal promulgates it. We're not exactly sure what that Assistant Town Engineer, Chris strictions and s u re streeis that arc h o tter ment Project has been tabled, those streets McAloon. Mr, McAloon informed me costs to litigate matters have been forced on them. means and we're not exactly sure w ho the governor is. away from WHS, unfair!, burdened with that were earmarked for commuter park­ that he would look into the issue and Everyone has an excuse. They say it's not them - Sweet heart no-bid contracts, conflicts of interest. parking on both sides. It is a problem tor ing during construction should be looked contact the construction people. students, parents and residents alike. at again. O ff street parking could also be it's the other guy. “Pay-to-Play" and attorney contracts are said to be Mr. McAloon called me back within The board or' education and town coun­ provided to WHS students at the three days. He had indeed been in contact In the past there were some citizens who felt that siphoning our treasury. Concessions to special inter­ cil members should consider working to­ W atierson Street parking lot. which is with the construction people and ex­ property taxes would always rise, that it's inevitable est groups are said to be given for the purpose of gether to remedy this summon. Why have half empty every morning. The board of plained my concerns to them. They, in some streets been granted a ban trom WHS education should be looking at adding and that considering every thing else, it's the best buying votes and assuring reelectton. turn, assured him that they would redirect students, only to push the problem onto spaces to their property next to audito­ the water flow to the railroad property alternative. Then too. politicians were saying that We think all this is a real problem and that it will ■ther neighborhoods ' Those streets that rium along Rahway Avenue, dedicated and not towards my property. this is what the voters want and what they have be difficult to stop. It's time to think and act outside are nearer WHS .houid be reopened on for students. Also, a circular driveway in I would like to express my deep appre­ :ne side on .in alternating Jay basis. A from of the school could provide addi­ approved. Even most of these voices are silent now . of the current cultural and political operating box. ciation to thd Town Engineering Depart­ system tike die one Cranford has pul in tional parking and a safe drop off zone for ment and Mr. Chris McAloon, in particu­ This confirms to us that there’s a problem recog­ Perhaps the only way will be for citizens to say. “this place around its HS should be considered parents dropping off students in the morn­ lar, for the prompt service they provided. n ise* by mote sndteha*.tl*w*iTent system couldn't «■ all the iub we.ongoing to pay. Then, the state, van scSixagMqx, ailcoiqiC side ing. Currently, a hig concern is students ing die sail add even Jays wiffl, a--: Anthony DeChellis deal with it or fix it. schools. ciftnt^'Wiinicipality. authorities, special getting hit by cars as car doors swingopen Jems excluded All streets surrounding when students exit vehicles. An indenta­ President. Westfield Plumbing & Mayor Martin Marks of Scotch Plains and others interests and all others battle each other for their slice WHS should have die same sign, same tion in the sidewalk in from of WHS. Heating Supply Co., Inc. have been calling for a states* ide property tax conven­ of the pie. Is this the only alternative left to force parking restrictions. No unfair special treat­ similar to what is in front of Edison School ment for some 'squeaky wheel' streets. tion for some time now. He has spoken about it several evaluating priorities and to establish accountability? could also be considered. Bicycle Prohibition Also, the new Codding Road extension 1 urge students, parents and residents to times in Trenton and on TV as part of the League of As we review this written opinion, we question should not be granted a student parking contact the board of education and their On Sidewalks Should Municipalities. His opponent running for mayor this ourselves - are we being moderate and responsible ban. as they petitioned the town council councilpersons to work on remedying the for simply because they are a dead end current unfair system. Be Enforced in Town year. Andrew Baron has just announced the formation in the analysis o f the situation - or is it one that's too street. Parking regulations on the “new Editor's note: This letter was origi- of a citizens budget and tax advisory group. extreme? Unfortunately, the bizarre facts of today Codding Rd;" should be the same as the Mike Nemeth Westfield nally sent to Mayor Greg McDermott. We commend both Mayor Marks and Mr. Baron and of the last few years cannot be denied. I am a senior citizen who would like to for recognizing the problem and attempting to get What do vou think0 Mayor Greg McDermott is Currently be able to safely walk each day on the sidewalks in Westfield instead of on the side of the roads. To walk on the sides of Obsessed With The Parking Garage the street is very dangerous for a pedes­ Meaningful Discussions Start Now trian. It seems that no amount of logic or were Rafael Betancouit's plans to chargi I know that you will have to change the business analysis can keep Mayor Greg downtown residents $360 a year to park ii ordinance which states bicycles are al­ McDermott from manipulating the facts designated lots overnight and the initiatioi lowed on the sidewalks of our town. On Parking/Development Proposal and using his actions and inactions in an of a daily parking plan for the South Avenui The children who ride two wheelers effort to sway the electorate to vote in train station lot. To date this overnight plat sometimes do not know how to control With just under seven weeks until the Tuesday. favor of constructing a parking garage in has been used by only 12 residents and thi their bicycles. Here is an example: One that y ou rev iew the m ayor's proposal so that you can the Prospect and Elm location. daily parking plan by an average of U morning, while l was walking on the November 2. referendum on the Prospect/Elm Street cast an informed vote at the referendum. Ask your On August 24. 2000 (1,477 days ago) commuters a day (we have no statistics h sidew alk on Broad Street, a young child parking deck development in Westfield, information questions now of the mayor and town council. then councilman and candidate fix mayor indicate how many parkers opted to use thi was riding his bike on the sidewalk on his McDermott said "We I the mayor and on the financial proposal for the project has been daily plan instead of using the long tem way to the nearby junior high. I did not We intend to poll each member of the tow n council, council) owe it to our taxpayers to try parking pay station that always has at leas hear him approach since his rubber tires presented to the council and to the public by Westfield as well as Mayor McDermott, for their position on the every alternative strategy before we make 12 spaces available.) These two plans havi were very quiet and the bicycle struck me an investment that will cost them addi­ Mayor Gregory McDermott. proposed project - and how they recommend that you affected only 24 of our citizens and plan: across the back. The damage was done tional dollars each year in property taxes Financials were presented to the council last week that would have affected hundreds of ou and belore I could get his name he was vote on the referendum on November 2. and why. - the prudent thing to do is to let the citizens have been not enacted, eitherthrougl back on his bike and on his way. - then they underwent revision and w ere re-presented We also hope that the purpose and meaning of the parking principles have a chance to work, incompetence or disinterest or. we mus Now, I am asking you and the Town and to make an expensive parking struc­ to the council and members of the pub! ic in attendance non-binding referendum will be dear before votes say, by intent Council to change the ordinance before ture our LAST (my capitals) alternative." onTuesdav night. We're not sure how this information Make no mistake: no amount of policy another such collision between a pedes­ are cast. The mayor and council have implemented Let's contrast that to what the mayor changes, no designation of current parkinj trian and a bicyclist. Incidentally, the law' will be disseminated to the public at large, or how long the referendum to seek guidance from the public. said on September 3. 2004 in the presen­ lots into the newly named Central Busi of the State of New Jersey reads that all tation of his incomplete and seriously it will take. We svi 11 post it on our website, goleader.com, But what does a resounding expression bv the voters, ness District parking scheme and n< wheeled vehicles should use the roads. flawed Downtown Parking Strategy to and print as much as practical in this new spaper. "Enron" style accounting can cloak thi Your concern and cooperatioh would one way or the other, mean? the town council and the public. "FIRST fact that future revenues that would havi be greatly appreciated. We're sure that there will be many questions and Let us know your questions and opinions in a letter (the mayor's capitals), we construct a490 been used as surpluses will be going lo pa; comments over the next several weeks We suggest to the editor. Please e-mail to [email protected]. car garage betw een Prospect and Elm. tor the 240 additional parking spaces in thi Margaret Forgus When we look at some of the mayor's garage. Not taking surplus revenues tt W estfield and council's actions and inactions to im- offset expenses can only result in evei prov e parking during the past four years, we more property taxes for each propert; L1L’ lG6Yi> BMW IS 3 S6 S; WITH find that almost nothing has been accom­ owner in Westfield on an annual basis. Campaign Release CDkJDOS AMD RETAIL AT THE H|64 plished. We have spent nearly $700,000 on It is categorical!, unfair to a - V r^, surveys and studies, yet there has been citizens of Westfield to vote in faux o: Brunch to Be Held SCHOOL/THEY CM DBoP THE practically no action lie n . For example: funding a parking garage, based on in The number of permits sold for the complete and flawed facts, when prin For Brozak in WF South Avenue train station lot was 660 in COST OF HIS BARKING SPOT TO ciples and plans that have been tn placi WESTFIELD - Congressman Steve January of 2001. This number was al­ for years and that would have greatl; Rothman (D-9) will be the special guest tm,ooo lowed to erode to 600 by May of 2004. alleviated the parking challenges in ou'i at a brunch honoring Westfielder Steve This erosion has cost the town $161,000 town have never been enacted. Thesi Brozak, Democratic challenger for Con­ in revenues. After many confrontations alternative strategies could have beer gress in the Seventh Congressional Dis­ with the citizens, the mayor embarked, in enacted at a very minimal expense io tin trict that includes Westfield. June of this year, on a new sales campaign town. Last minuie efforts by the mayoi Mr. Brozak, a local businessman and dial has raised the number of permits to will not give the citizens an opportunity recently retired Lt. Colonel in the US 669 on the way to a goal o f700. Much of to see the effects of these constructive Marine Corps Reserve, will meet voters the impetus for this action was thereaJiza- changes before they vote to fund the ga and discuss, issues relating l.t homeland ii.vn ihai ilk: coalminer purling jiamul -rage The bond tor the garigrlx trrCYci OiailiflD list uak cnmnl^tolv ****n>l>oKU tlA security, healthcare, the emnrimv and thp - - - — ■ p o jiiiv iii ami uia environment To date, an accurate number is still not tenance schedule in excess of $23 milli Mr. Brozak will receive the endorse­ available. A statistical projection will put dollars over the 25-year period. ment of Rep. Rothman, a four term Con­ the number at closer 450 than 500 and an The mayor was absolutely on the ri| gressman from the 9th District that in­ astounding 278 less than the Mayor's track on August 24,2000, The vast major cludes Bergen. Hudson ami Passaic coun­ number of 753 from April 27 of this year. of citizens completely support whal he si ties. It must be remembered that the 753 num­ at that time. Why would he have failed Rep. Rothman has championed envi­ ber was a 67 percent inflation from the live up to his campaign promises, failed ronmental causes including preservation actual number. The mayor used that in­ enact any of the parking principles that he ot the Meadow lands and is known for his flated number as the single most impor­ lauded, and made the garage his first ptr tant statistic in the decision to embark on strong record on education issues. ity as opposed to the last priority? These i The event will take place on Sunday, building garages in the first place among the numerous questions that I September 19, at the home of Michelle The town has totally failed to enforce citizens of Westfield must ask Ihemseh Stemfcld in Westfield from 11 a m. to 1 the “no meter feeding ordinance ” Even before they give the green light® the maj p.m. though free parking in the town's permit and council to spend $23 million dollars For information or to RSVP. please parking lots is offered during evenings. the taxpayer's money. This mayor. Ccx contact Dave at (908) 518-7610. Saturdays and Sundays, there is rampant oilman Betancourt and council have mi use of meters and meter feeding by down­ aged the town's parking strategy and rr town employees. The town has failed to enues in a completely failed manner. enforce this ordinance due to "lack of We would never be in the position _ UmUints manpower." This failure is the responsi­ ... cnrn,l • Friday 4pm discussing a $10 million parking gam Weekend Spurtx - Monday 12pm bility of the mayor and Raphael had the mayor enacted the aitemati Clamlfleds - Tuesday 12pm Betancourt, as head of the Public Safety, strategies he discussed four years ago Traffic and Parking Committee. Ad K enervation Friday 4pm The only ordinance and strategy changes Jim Bak Ad ,Submittal Monday 12pm Westfk A Watchunc Communications. Inc. Puiucatiow______(Eire 3B «tfiglh lim b e r and The Scotch P U to - Fanwood TIMES ThurwUy, September 16, 2004 Page 5 C ampaign Release $ letters to the Editor Candidate Says County May Need Studies to Eval. Studies Attorney Says Leader's Judgment Was By Pal Quattrocchi, Candidate for VC Freeholder Poor in Publishing Malpractice Item with Joe Renna, Bwce Paterson and Frank Arena I wax very disturbed by the poor judg­ patients, or have had the privilege of ment exercised by TV WettfieUi Leader representing him, as I have, know that he Since 1999, the Union County Free­ being touted as a bargain in relation to the in publishing in ok) story in a misleading is a caring, compassionate, and extremely holder Board has commissioned no less amount of money the county will receive. manner The August 12. 2004 issue of competent practitioner. Unfortunately, than 20 different studies. There have been What appears to have been forgotten is The Leader reported, under the heading whenever there is tragedy, medical or feasibility studies with cost analysis, traf­ that the pre-litigation study cost about "Police Blotter" and subheading "Crime otherwise, in this country, someone must fic studies, real estate studies, environ­ $165,000, paid to an environmental engi­ and Punishment,” several items regard be sued and blame he assigned. It is this mental studies, parking studies, an infor­ neering company from outside of Union ing Westfield residents involved in crimi­ litigious approach lo life’s stresses that mation systems study and pre-litigation County; this was another no-bid contract nal matters. It inaccurately included a has helped create the malpractice tnsur studies. I am surprised that there hasn't The final total cost of the case was more report regarding one of the town’s most ance crisis and is helping to destroy medi­ been a study to decide if there should be like $636,000. respected medical specialists regarding a cine in this state and many others To add a study, although there could have been, Another example istwofeasibility stud­ settlement in 2001 of a lawsuit by his but I just didn’t find it. fuel to that fire in the fashion The WeufieLI ies commissioned for the Union County * „e medical malpractice insurer How this lesuler did is reprehensible I hesitated Some studies are funded by grants, Arts Center purchase, one appeanng in . old item could he considered newsworthy before writing this letter, as I did not want some receive matching money from stale 2002 for $45,000, the other in 2003 for i ~a ■ - norm* Corbin lor r h i M M L M k l M I M D i w at this late date is beyond me Be that as it to dignify the comments by a response, and federal sources, but most are paid for $47,000. thus increasing the associated PROOF OF TROLLEY..-Sure DOT work lo m um p I hi- truffle circle on East may, however, to insinuate in an article nor did I wish to bring the doctor's name with taxpayer dollars andawarded through costs of the project by almost $100,000. Broad Street In Westfield uncovered the original trolley tracks thal ran through that this doctor was involved in some­ before the public yet again in what is no-bid contracts. The costs vary - it could Are we doing too many studies? Do we the area. Lauren Pass of The Leadtr/Timrs Is shown inspecting a rail before It Is thing involving crime and punishment, be a couple of thousand dollars for an clearly an unfair light Yet. upon reflec­ know the results of all the studies that removed and discarded. when it was neither, and report it in the tion. editorial misjudgmem intern to count cars or in the tens of The leader 's have been done or even if they were police blotter, is beyond the pale cannot be let go w ithout comment thousands to evaluate parking spaces or completed? What we do know is that The medical malpractice insurance cri­ do a traffic circulation study in a down­ Detective Says If You Don’t Want I trust and nope that The leader will Union County is spending big bucks on sis in this state is driving physicians out of town area. exercise better judgment respecting what some of these contracts for studies, that practice and forcing them lo agree to the is newsworthy and the manner in which Rarely do we hear o f the actual results, the origi nal contracts seem to be routinely To Be a Police Officer, Just Leave settlement of civil lawsuits simply be­ truly newsworthy items are published in but rather a road starts tohedugup.anew amended with sizable increases each time, Several weeks ago it came to my atten­ depression and heas v medication, hut ap­ cause they cannot risk the financial expo the future traffic light will appear overnight or some­ and that some studies are not included in tion that a patrolman in the Westfield Police parently thal didn't stop him from being sure of a verdict beyond the policy limits times absolutely nothing at all happens, Louis John Dughi. Jr., Esq. the total cost of the project, which can be Department, Robert Riley, had filed a crimi­ spotted attending the Gatti light in Atlantic for which they pay all-loo-high premi­ which could be because the results of the Ought, Itcwit and Palatum. P.C. viewed as deceptive. nal complaint against his supervisor. Lieu­ City in August, nor did it stop him from ums. To add to that financial burden, with study being done are not what certain One final note about studies: in 1999, a tenant Dave Wayman, after live lieutenant taking a week-long cruise last week. an article suggesting that there was some Publisher's note: On August 5, 2004, persons want to hear. study appears on one of the agendas re­ reprimanded him for questioning his direct It is obvious to me, as well as many criminal involvement by a well-regarded The leader published this item as part of Some studies have been going on for a garding a Pedestrian Safety and Mobility older. The order given to Riley was to other members of this police department, surgical specialist, is not worthy of any several items under the general banner of number of years and will probably never Access Study for Route 22, Union/Spring respond to the courtroom in the municipal that Robert Riley has other motivations newspaper. Crime and Punishment The leader re­ end, such as the "Kapkowski Road Trans­ field; another shows up in '03 responding building, which Riley was two hkicks away for this complaint. Riley has slated to me Those who know this physician, are his grets any misleading inference. portation Planning Study." The original to the urging of the Union County Trans­ from, and provide oxygen to a woman in on many occasions, as well as to others, resolution has been repeatedly amended, portation Advisory Board again regard­ respiratory distress In the article in The Star his dislike for this job and the fact that he C a m p a i g n R e l e a s e including one amendment in 2003 show­ ing Route 22 in the Union area. Yet a short ledger ihi Sunday. September 12, it states never wanted to he a police officer in the ing a new contract total not to exceed $1.7 time ago. a woman with a child in a that Riley was "physically menaced" when first place. He even went public several million. stroller was crossing the highway in that Lt, Wayman pointed his finger at him and years ago on a videotape shot by Westfield Campaigning With a Smile This year, the North Avenue Corridor same area and was almost killed What that Wayman used "offensively coarse lan­ High School students in which he stated Improvement Project that is another part happened to those studies? guage" towaids him. Riley slates that since his dislike for the job and interest in And With a Handshake of that same study was introduced at an The team of Joe Renna, Patricia then, he is taking medication for anxiety and getting out. Well. Bob. if you don't want amount not to exceed $40,000. T11 have to Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Bruce Pater­ is being treated for depression and is forced to be a police officer, just leave, and stop By Joe Renna, Candidate for VC Freeholder keep my eye on that one and what it will son for Freeholder want to make county to call in sick every day because the drugs embarrassing the fine men and women with Pal Quattrocchi, Bruce Paterson and Frank Arena end up costing. government make sense. Help us by vot­ make him too drowsy to work, if Patrolman who proudly serve this town and this Recently it was announced that Union ing for us in November. Riley is so traumatized because someone organization. Pressing the flesh is an essential part of countywide on their campaign, County had reached a $3.5 million settle­ To learn more about the issues or to pointed a finger at him. w hat would happen campaigning. Many candidates deem it "outspending the Republican party five ment with some insurance companies. Jim McCullough contact us, please visit our website at if someone pointed a gun at him? I sure cumbersome, but for the Republican free­ or six to one " The fees paid to the attorneys handling unioncountygop.org or call at (908) 789- Detective wouldn't w ant him to be my backup. Riley holder candidates it is the basis of their All four candidates agree thal the tax­ the litigation totaled $471,000, which is 0200. W estfield Police states he is unable to work due to anxiety. campaign. payer should have more say in how their Joe Renna said, "We arc engaging the money is spent; at the very least, they should C a m p a i g n R e l e a s e public in our campaign as we would when be aw are of what is going on in the county. Head of Detective Bureau Disgusted elected." He added, "Presently, the public Mr Renna concluded by saying "The Juvenile Detention Ctr. is not part of the decision process of county public will never know what is going on With Officer Riley’s Retaliation government. Public participation is dis­ if only one party is in power. It is up to the couraged and the actions of the freeholders voters to restore a balance to the all- Costs Are Out of This World I would like to respond to an article that all its members obey all orders from and how our taxes are wasted is invisible," Democral freeholder hoard. We arc cam ­ printed in The Star ledger on Sunday. their superior officers The only exception Mr. Renna's running mate, Patricia By Bruce Paterson, Candidate for VC Freeholder paigning for a more open and honest September 12. A Westfield Police Of­ is when the orders arc illegal or immoral. Quattrocchi. said it is her favorite part of government. Right now, the people have with Joe Renna, Pat Quattrocchi and Frank Arena ficer. Robert Riley, has signed criminal 1 have been a police officer for the campaigning. J no say. We want to change that." complaints against his platoon com­ Town of Westfield for 32 years. When I She said, “We attend as many events as The team of Joe Renna, Patricia At the last Union County Freeholder The cost almost doubled from their al­ mander. The complaints are for harass­ signed on I swore lo protect and serve the possible in every one of the county's 21 Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Bruce Board meeting in September, the Free­ ready inflated number of $20 million. ment and menacing. Officer Riley re­ people of Westfield and obey the orders municipalities. We don't have the advan­ Paterson for Freeholder want lo make holders introduced for first reading a bond I then spoke with Director Guzzo one ceived a legitimale order front Lieutenant of my superior officers. To date, I have tage the incumbents have of using tax county government more accessable and for $8 million for the construction of the day in August and said the costs seem Wayman to respond to a call at the mu­ been able to live up Jo this oath. dollars to campaign. Every free concert more accountable. To learn about the new juvenile detention center being lo­ way out of line. Ricci Associates did a nicipal court for a woman in respiratory Officer Riley has eilherforgotten about and event they sponsor, along with all the issues or to contact us, please visit our cated in Linden. They stated that they had rough layout of the center. It isn't that big. distress. Riley at this point voiced his his oath, or has assumed an agenda that is press releases that the county's public website at unioncountygop.org or call at decided to only go out to bond for a Using construction standard metrics, opinion concerning the call over the po­ contrary to the efficient operation of our information department generates, pro­ (908) 789-0200. portion of the construction. such as the $200,000/cell, gives a reason­ lice radio in deference lo Wayman's or­ police department motes the party in power." That is odd, because government enti­ able forecast of costs. I ran out some der. LL Wayman then had Riley respond I personally am disgusted at the thought Frank Arena pointed out that, for the On the ‘Net at ties normally bond for all the costs at once additional metrics using square footage to headquarters and admonished hint for of this type of retaliation by any officer, past few years, the Democrat party in so they can lock in the most favorable rate and cubic footage costs of the detention his comments and his insubordination, power spends $1 million dollars goIeader.com.com including all incidental costs with the center. Each time I came out with num­ A police department is considered a Frank Brunelle Detective Lieutenant larger bond number. For 25 years, 1 am a bers around $ 12 to $ 16 million. Add in $5 quasi-military organization which requires project engineer in construction and I million for land and $20 mill is tops. Westfield Police . Understand the industry. This raised a red This $40 million now comes out to be flag in my eyes. Just what is going on? $500,000 a cell. Preposterous, but why OWEN BRAND This is an abrupt change in their direc­ don't they buy 80 new McMansions tion. In fact, the saga is interesting regard­ the Image Maker around the county for that much and have ^distinctive portrait design Pl Your Home-Town ing how the construction costs are devel­ the juveniles live like royalty! oping. In April, a reporter asked Mr. The Freeholders now realize that the MORTGAGE BANKER Guzzo, Director of Human Services in public, with the help of the watchdog Union County, how much would the ju­ Republican candidates, are scrutinizing venile detention center cost? The reporter their action and it just can't be politics and JSB MORTGAGE CO.. LLC stated that if there are 80 cells and the spending as usual. Now they are trying to average cost to build a cell in New Jersey slip this through, piece by piece. We is $200,000, then the total would be $16 sorely need this new detention center, but million. Director Guzzo stated it would it should never cost twice as much. be closer to $20 million. The team of Joe Renna, Patricia Adding 25 percent covers any prob­ Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Bruce Pater­ Residential - Construction lems, land acquisition and even “pay to son for Union County Freeholders want play" for studies or professional services. to assure that the county spending is rea­ Then the bombshell dropped in early sonable and accountable. Vote for all four Commercial - Bridge Loans July when the Freeholders introduced the of us in November. To learn about the juvenile detention center bond of $37.5 issues or to contact us, please visit our million. Further, in the next meeting, they website at unioncountygop.org or call at Local. (908) 7 8 9 -2 7 3 0 revised the cost upward to $39 million! (908) 789-0200. Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 26 obrand9isbmortgageco.com Annual Toy Drive Town Super Checking! 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Srplm bcr 16. 2004 fllitr jWeetfirlh lirnhrr and The Scotch Halm - Fsawood TIMES A WatoAjnc Coumunicatkmc, Im - Puiucatio* Miller-Cory to Welcome Visitors Back on Sunday WESTFIELD - The Miller-Cory and Arlene Soong of Winfield Park House Museum, located at 614 Moun­ will prepare a full meal in the Fnuwe tain Avenue in Westfield, will begin Building on the property, using au­ its 32nd season this Sunday. Septem­ thentic 18th century recipes and uten­ ber 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. sils. Taste treats will he available for Deborah Bailey of Westfield will visitors to sample. present a program entitled "The Buzz Visitors are also invited to stop by on Bees Beekeeping" and explain the museum's gift shop, which fea­ the importance of beekeeping in the tures Colonial reproductions, crafts, American colonies. cookbooks and educational materi­ Costumed docents will conduct als guided tours of the fully furnished, Admission to the museum is $2 for 1740 farmhouse, with the last tour adults. 50 cents for students and free starting at 3:30 p.m. for children under age six. For infor­ Additionally, Cooking Committee mation about the museum and its members Sherry I Tinge of Cranford calendar of fall events, please call die museum office at (908) 232-1776. MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL SHAPIRO Junior Women to Hold (She is the former Miss [jiuryn Snell) M asqueders W elcom e New Member Event WESTFIELD - The Junior ‘Daughter, M>6y Lauren M iss Lauryn Snetf Woman's Club of Westfield will hold Dan and Hannah Masquelier of MR. AND MILS. DAVID J. KUJAWSKI its 2004-2005 New Member Recep­ Westfield have announced the birth (She is Ihe former Ms. Darielle V. Wyckoff) tion on Wednesday. September 22, al of their daughter. Abby Lauren 7:30 p.m. Masquelier, on Tuesday, August 17, Weds M icfm e[Shapiro Guests will have an opportunity to al 8:54 p.m. at Overlook Hospital in meet and socialize with current mem­ Summit. M s. D arielle L . Miss Lauryn Snell, the daughter of cut. She is the Supervisor of Kent bers and learn about club activities. A Abby weighed 9 pounds and mea­ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Snell ofSuflem, Place Kids at Kent Place School in non-profit organization, the club is sured 21 inches in length at birth. N.Y., became the bride of Michael Summit. involved with monthly donations to The baby's maternal grandparents M a r r ie s D a v id H Q ija m lfi Shapiro of New Providence, formerly She also serves as Membership local families in need; local scholar­ are Caroline Chamberlain of Burton of Livingston, on Sunday, August 8. Chairwoman for the League of ship funds: fourth- and fifth-grade Upon Trent, England and Rowland The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Ms. Darielle Victoria Wyckoff. the of Pleasant Valley High School in Women Voters of Summit, Berkeley spelling bees and a coat drive, among Chamberlain of Inverness, Scotland. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brodheadsville, Pa. He received a Mrs. William Shapiro of Jackson. Heights and New Providence, and other projects. Her paternal grandparents are Jean Wyckoff of Rahway, formerly of bachelor’s degree in environmental The wedding and reception took Members are as active as they and Marianne Masquelier of volunleers with the Make-A-Wish Westfield, was married on Saturday. studies from Dickinson College and place at the Grand Summit Hotel in wish to be. and all women are wel­ Chepstow, South Wales. Foundation. August 7. to David John Kujawtki. is employed with Boston University. Summit. Rabbi Laurence Groffman A l994graduateofLivingstonHigh come. For the location of the recep­ Abby's maternal great-grandpar­ He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Following a wedding trip to Saint of Temple B'Nai Jeshurun of Short tion and other details, please call School, Mr. Shapiro also graduated ents are Mary Stanley and Ernie Kujawski of Saylorsburg, Pa. John in the United States Virgin Is­ Hills officiated at the ceremony, with from Rutgers College in 1998 and Patty at (908) 301-0511 or visit Chamberlain, both of Burton Upon The bride is the granddaughter of lands, the couple resides in Franklin, the bride given in marriage by her from Stanford Law School in 2003, www.westfieldnj.com/jwcw. Trent, England. John Apgar of Westfield and Mrs. Mass. parents. where he served as student body presi­ The new Mrs. Shapiro is a graduate Doris Wyckoff of West Palm Beach, dent. He is an attorney with Willkie Fla., formerly of Westfield. Her hus­ of Simsbury High School and St. Farr & Gallagher LLP in Manhattan, Women’s Book Club Joseph's College, both in Connecti- Fanny Wood Day Festivities band is the grandson of Mrs. Mary as well as a syndicated political col­ Dyer of Staten island, N.Y. To Resume Saturday umnist and reporter. The Reverend Sandra L. Murphy WESTFIELD — The Women's Physician to Discuss Following a wedding trip to officiated at the morning nuptials, which Book Club of the First Baptist Church, Cancun, Mexico, the couple resides To Include Five Contests took place at St. Andrew's United Meth­ located at 170 Elm Street in Westfield, Obesity Treatments in New Providence. FANWOOD - The Fanny Wood title in the Ms. Fanny Wood contest. odist Church in Spring Lake. A recep­ will hold its first meeting this fall on SCOTCH PLAINS — Dr. Ghazali Day program has been expanded this The prize will go to the woman who Chaudry. Director of Bariatric Surgery Cholesterol Screenings tion followed at the Breakers on the Saturday, September 18, at 10 a.m. in year to include five different con­ has lived the longest in the borough Ocean, also in Spring Lake. the church lounge. at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­ tests for local residents, with prizes and is willing to represent Fanny ter in Plainfield, will speak on "Morbid Slated at Westfield ‘Y’ A 1997 graduate of Westfield High This month, participants will each to be awarded courtesy of area mer­ Wood at the festivities by wearing an SUMMIT — Overlook Hospital School, the bride earned a bachelor’s report on a book of their choice read Obesity and Surgical Treatments” on chants. elegant Victorian period costume. Wednesday. September 22, at 7 p.m. at personnel will be al the Westfield degree in sociology from Dickinson over the summer, plus the group will The ninth annual festival will take Entries must be received by Fri­ the Scotch Plains Public Library. Area “Y” on Tuesday, September 21, College in Carlisle, Pa. She is em­ view the DVD Rabbit Proof Fence. place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sun­ day, September 24, so the winner This presentation will be the first in from 10 a.m. to noon to conduct cho­ ployed with Interaction Software/Chat Newcomers are welcome to attend and day. October 3. along South and can be ready for the big day. a series of medical lectures co-spon­ lesterol screenings. University, a Boston-based software to bring a summary of their own read­ Martine Avenues in Fanwood. with a Girls age five to 13, meanwhile, sored by the library and Solaris Health The cost is $12 per person and $8 company, and as a Resident Director ing if they wish. For more information, rain date of Sunday. October 10. are invited to enter the Miss Fanny System. Future topics will include for those over age 60. All screenings at Dean College in Franklin, Mass. please call (908) 233-2278 or email "It’s going to be a great day for Wood 2004 contest. breast cancer and coping with loss at will be performed in the Overlook The bridegroom is a 1997 graduate [email protected]. Fanwood, celebrating our town and The pie-baking contest will be the holidays. van parked outside the “Y," located at our people, with rides, food, vendors back this year, and there also will be Admission is free and no pre-regis­ 220 Clark Street in Westfield. and contests for everyone," noted a poetry contest. Poets over the age tration is required. The library is lo­ To schedule an appointment, please Moving Meditation Classes Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr. of 21 are encouraged to submit up to cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue. For fur­ call (800) 247-9580. For more informa­ Among the contests is a beard and five original, unpublished poems. ther information and directions, tion. please call the Westfield Area “Y” moustache competition open to Sponsors include A nton’s, please call (908) 322-5007. at (908) 233-2700, extension no. 251. Slated Mondays at FCC Fanwood and Scotch Plains men age Locksnips, Enchantments, and the 18 and older. Facial hair may be new South Street Cafe. For specific in­ WESTFIELD — Moving Medita­ formed standing up, promotes stress growth or seasoned. formation on the contests, please tion classes will be offered on Mon­ reduction and flexibility. Women who have lived in visit the Fanwood website at day evenings, this fall at the First Laura Berzofsky, a certified Inte­ JUXTAPOSE GALLERY Fanwood a long time may vie for the www.visitfanwood.com Congregational Church, located al gral Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor, Presents 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. will lead the classes, which are de­ Classes are scheduled on Septem­ signed for beginners. Ordinary street College Woman’s Club Sets ber 20 and 27, October 18 and 25, and clothing is appropriate. TRUNK SHOW November 1 at 7 p.m. in Room 21, on The church’s Board of Christian the second floor of the church’s Education will sponsor the classes. Date For Welcome Coffee McCorison Christian Education Free will offerings will be accepted building. to benefit the church’s outreach pro­ WESTFIELD — The College various interest groups will be on Moving Meditation involves grams. For more information or to Woman’s Club (CWC) of Westfield hand to discuss their activities, such simple, gentle, graceful movement enroll, please call Ms. Betzofsky at will host a Welcome Coffee event for as reading, cooking, bridge or art. based on ancient Asian Qigong (908) 232-0169. Weekly drop-in stu­ current and prospective members on The CWC was founded in 1917 for wellness systems. The practice, per­ dents also will be welcome. Tuesday, September 28, at 7 p.m. at the purpose of furthering the higher the home of Jeanne McCurdy, 529 education of women. Membership is Sherwood Parkway. open to all area women who have All women interested in learning received a bachelor’s or graduate de­ Blood Drive to Be Conducted about the club are invited to attend. gree from an accredited college or This year's coffee will feature a university. In Westfield September 28 Homecoming theme. Members are The club awards over $25,000 in encouraged to wear their school col­ grants and scholarships to graduating WESTFIELD - Westfield PBA approximately 120,000 donors annu­ ors and take part in a Trivia Bowl. seniors at its annual dinner in May. Local No. 90 will hold a blood drive ally to supply New Jersey hospitals. CWC President Carolyn Daurio Anyone interested in attending the on Tuesday, September 28, from 2 to Donors must be at least 17 years will preview the club’s upcoming pro­ coffee event or learning more about 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds grams, including the fall fundraiser at the CWC may call Yaeko Knaus, the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 and be in good general health. The SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 5 t h the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. Membership Chairwoman, at (908) East Broad Street in Westfield. blood donation process takes less than Representatives from the club's 654-4619. 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Turn, Wto&Frt10am6 :30pm*Thm:10an4 ptn* S* 11am4pm A Watchumc Communications, Inc. Education______3lt|r 3WratficU> llm h r r »nd The Scotch PUlw» - Fanwood TIMES ThurwUy, September 16, 2004 Pag* 7 Living with Religious Pluralism Monsignor to Discuss Role And Finding We Can Enjoy It B> REV. EDWARD a ('ARM. Of Proactive Lay Catholic There are more Buddhists in the It is no secret that New Jersey is United States than either Presbyteri­ WESTFIELD - The Union County The speaker will be Monsignor one of the most culturally diverse ans or Episcopalians. affiliate of Vtoice of the Faithful will Kenneth l-asch. Pastor Emeritus of places in the United States, if not the In lesser numbers, tliere are about a sponsor a presentation on what it St. Joseph’s Church in Mendham. He world. Living in a time and within a million Hindus in the United States, means to be a proactive lay Catholic will discuss how w ellness comes from population that has been changing about as many as the United Church and its necessary spiritual compo­ the depths of tltc soul and keeps people rapidly, the religious landscape has of Christ or the Disciples of Christ nent on Monday, September 27, at energized and positive. been changing, too. In the last 35 denominations, as well as about 7:30 p.m. at the First United Method­ Monsignor I .axch holds a Doctor­ years, demographic studies reveal (bat 300,000 Sikhs, ist Church of Westfield, The chureh is ate in Canon I .aw. ami his experience we have become the most religiously As religious life changes so dra­ located at One East Broad Street at includes the Diocesan Marriage Tri­ diverse nation in the world. matically. many in the more tradi­ the comer of North Avenue. bunal. the Diocesan Liturgy Com­ In her book, "A New Religious tional expressions begin to raise ques­ mission and being the Founding Di­ America.” published in 2001. Dr. tions. Some may feel threatened by Sisterhood to Welcome rector of the Permanent Diaeonte. Diana Eck. a professor at Harvard the changes going on, but there are The slated mission of Voice of the and director of the Pluralism Project, Author Feather Foster other ways to took at it. As reframing EVENING OF APPRECIATION...The Girl Scout Appreciation Pin was re­ Faithful is lo support all of those describes some emerging trends: a picture often changes its whole look. cently presented to five women in recognition of their outstanding contributions CRANFORD - The Sisterhood of abused by the clergy, to support priests There are approximately six mil­ so does reframing our way of seeing and service in promoting the program, goals and (deals of Girl Scouts in Westfield. Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim will of integrity, and to shape structural lion Muslim Americans. There are as cultural and religious diversity. Given by the Girl Scouts uf W ashington Rock Council, Inc. at the annual Adult host author Feather Schwartz Foster change within the Catholic Church many Muslim Americans as Presby­ It is quite possible dial in the midst of Awards and Recognition evening, the pin honors adults who have delivered at its first meeting on Tuesday, Sep­ where needed terians and Episcopalians combined, all this change and diversity, we may outstanding service to at least one service unit or program delivery audience. The tember 21. at 8 p.m. at the temple, The organization, which has some two of the most historically influen­ start to rediscover what is common to honorees, pictured left to right, are: Jeannine Hughes. Brenda Ames, Kathy located at 338 Walnut Avenue in Kattak. Melanie Grenci and Janet Smith. 5(X) members in New Jersey and tial Protestant denominations. There all religious expression. Very simply Cranford. Hope Sass, Program Vice 30.000 members nationally, was are about as many Muslim Ameri­ staled: Being a part of a religious com­ President, will give the introduction. formed in the Boston area in response cans as Jewish Americans. munity and tradition o f practice is im­ A resident of Scotch Plains. Mrs. to media reports of church leaders There are about four million Bud­ portant It connects us with something Mountainside Chapel Plans Foster will discuss her book entitled moving abusive priests from parish to dhist Americans, Though the major­ deep within and to other people who arc “LADIES.. .a Conjecture of Person­ parish ity are recent immigrants and their walking on very similar paths. alities," in which she crosses the American-born children, many are As the school year begins, many For ‘40 Days of Purpose’ boundaries between fact, conjecture Jewish Singles Plan American converts to Buddhism. and centuries to explore the lives of individuals and families begin to re­ Meet and Eat Lunch Church Series to Focus new their search for meaningful reli­ MOUNTAINSIDE - On Sunday, participants will watch a v ideo spot­ presidential w ives from Martha Wash­ gious education and spiritual direc­ September 26. the Mountainside lighting the Saddleback Church and ington to Mamie Eisenhower. COUNTY - The Circle of Single On Families in Poverty tion for their families. I know I can Chapel, located at 1180 Spruce ils congregation. Weekly messages Sisterhood President Ignore Klein Jewish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet will preside at a short business meet­ and Hat l.unch on Sunday, September PLAINFIELD - The First Unitar­ speak for my colleagues in the area, Drive, will launch its “40 Days of from Dr. Gregory Hagg, Pastor of ing. Refreshments will be served by 26, at noon at Charlie Brown's ian Society of Plainfield will begin a when I offer an invitation to those Purpose Campaign" that will last Mountainside Chapel, w ill begin at 11 Hospitality Chairwomen Joan Steakhouse. located al 257 Raritan nine-session discussion series on the who may be searching for a path and through Sunday, November 7. a.m. on September 26. Finkelstein and Greta Polonitza. Avenue (Route 27) in flighland Park. struggles of families living in poverty some new ways of making Mountainside Chapel will join a Additional activities will include Additionally, Harriet Scheiner. The cost is $3, plus the price of a this Sunday. September 19. at noon at connections... We welcome you and worldwide network of thousands of a personal or family daily devotional Judaica Shop Chairwoman, will have meal/tip from (he menu. Interested its church, located at 724 Park Av­ would love to have you walk with us churches participating in the campaign. reading; a weekly Scripture verse the Judaica Shop open. For more in­ individuals are asked to call Roberta enue in Plainfield. on our paths! inspired by the book “The Purpose that everyone memorizes: a weekly formation. please call the lemple al hy Friday, September 24. at (908) Entitled "Just Neighbors." the pro­ A world rich with diverse religious Driven Life." Its author, Rick Warren, small group or Sunday school les­ (908)276-9231 during business hours. 668-8450. gram will feature an interactive, multi- expression offers several paths on is Senior Pastor of the Saddleback son. and a daily church e-mail of media curriculum developed by the which to travel. And we do not have to Church in Dike Forest, Calif. encouragement Interfaith Hospitality Network. feel that our path is superior to every During the campaign at “We are anticipating an unprec­ Terrill Road Baptist to Install Starting with the topic “Who Is My other path in order to love it. I have Mountainside Chapel, members will edented time of spiritual growth for Neighbor?," the series is meant to lead found that my own experiences are explore what is described as God’s our church family,” said Dr. Hagg. from understanding the struggles of enriched when I take time to appreci­ five purposes for people - worship, "We are expecting 30 host families New Pastor at Sunday Service families in poverty to greater service ate and enjoy the plethora of cultural fellowship, discipleship. ministry from the Chapel to open their homes and advocacy for neighbors in need. and religious diversity all around me. and evangelism - to be communi­ to friends and neighbors during the SCOTCH PLAINS - On Sunday, and his wife, Bernadette, moved lo Participants may register for any or In our part of the world, rich with cated repeatedly in six ways. 40 Days of Purpose." September 19, the Reverend William Scotch Plains in July with their five all of the free, hour-long sessions. religious expression, 1 invite you to The campaign will commence with Anyone bringing a copy of a C. Page will be formally installed as children, Brittany. Alexia. Carina. Donations are requested from those pick a path and enjoy the meaning and a kick-off event on Saturday, Septem­ newspaper ad or press release about Pastor of the Terrill Road Baptist Lucas and Liam. who come at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. purpose that awaits you. There has ber 25, at 7 p.m. at the Chapel, where the campaign to the kick-off event Church, located at 1340 Terrill Road “I'm very excited," Reverend Page The program is open to adults, teen­ never been a better time to pursue the will receive a complimentary copy in Scotch Plains. All arc invited to recently said about Terrill Road Bap­ connections that will enrich your life! agers and children ages nine to 12 who Knights Mass to Honor of "The Purpose Driven Life.” attend the Instal lation Ser­ tist Church. "1 see my role ******* attend with an adult. Childcare will be Police, Fire, EMS Units Those interested in attending the vice at 10:45 a.m. at the as an equipper. I think it's available for younger children. Par­ Reverend Carll is Senior Pastor at event are encouraged to call the church. just so great when you see ticipants may register by calling the the First United Methodist Chureh of W ESTFIELD- Monsignor Henry church office in advance at (908) The Reverend Gary someone who is not sure church's Director of Religious Educa­ Westfield, located at One East Broad J. Wattcrson Council No. 1711 of 232-3456. Frost, Executive Director of what he or she can do. tion, Sue Fertig, at (908) 756-0750. Street. the Knights of Columbus will hold of the Metropolitan New to breathe some life and its third annual Blue Mass on Sun­ Genealogical Society York Baptist Association confidence into them.” day, September 26. at 12:15p.m. at Lists Officers, Trustees in New York City, and the Born in Leominster, SAGE’s 50th Annual Meeting St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Steve Sallis, Mass., Pastor Page said 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. WESTFIELD - The Genealogical representing the Baptist he knew at the age of 14 The Mass will honor police, fire Society of the West Fields (GSWF) Convention of New York, that God had called him to To Include Giving of Awards department and emergency medical recently installed its officers and trust­ are both expected to speak the ministry. He preached service personnel from Westfield ees for the 2004-2005 year. at the service. Rev. William C. Page his first sermon at age 15, SUMMIT - SAGE, a community its mission. and Mountainside. As part of the The new officers are as follows: Scotch Plains Mayor and graduated from Bap­ resource for eldercare, will hold its This year, SAGE will present the ceremony, outstanding members of Barbara McIntyre, President; Martha Martin Marks is also expected to ad­ tist Bible College East in Boston in 50th Annua) Meeting on Wednesday, C.R. Bard Foundation, Inc. with “The these departments will be awarded Cease, Corresponding Secretary; Ri­ dress the gathering, along with the 1985. September 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Community Partner Award:” Our House Certificates of Merit. chard Barker, Recording Secretary, ‘ L Hummel, Pastor SAGE Spend-A-Day, located at 550 Foundation, Inc. with The Good l,;Thd Knighls of'Columbus'Hs S and1 Ed Winbe.Tretriitter. ' :Ro- Springfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights. Neighbor Award,” and volunteer Rob­ worldwide Catholic fraternal orga­ Richard Underhill, Robert Miller i in Scotch Plains, Noah s Ark In addition to celebrating 50 years ert Abelson of New Providence with nization. The Monsignor Henry J. and Elizabeth Youngs were al I elected representing the Scotch Plains- of service to Union, Essex, Somerset “The Agnes N. Badgley Award" for Watterson Council has over 600 as Trustees. Fanwood Ministerial Association. and Morris counties, SAGE will honor outstanding volunteer service. members and supports many local A luncheon meeting is being planned Foralmost 14years, Reverend Page Preschools organizations, staff and volunteers For more information about charities, among them special edu­ for Saturday, October 23, to celebrate was Pastor of (he Grace Baptist for their commitment to SAGE and SAGE’s programs and services, cation and homes for unwed moth­ the 25th anniversary of the founding Chureh in Shrewsbury, Mass., having 6 IS Central Ave Westfield NJ please call (908) 273-5550. ers. as well as providing scholar­ of the GSWF, which is expected to previously served other churches as 908 333-0175 SAGE Group to Learn ship assistance. include special awards and surprises. Interim Pastor and Youth Pastor. He 836 fountain Ave Westfield Tips For Healthy Aging Holy Rosary Society On the ‘Net at 908333-7011 SUMMIT - On Thursday, Septem­ goleader.com ber 23, the SAGE Women’s Issues To Gather Today Grief Recovery Program Group will present “Wise Women WESTFIELD - The Holy Trin­ Prayer to St. Jude Use It Or Lose It” at 9:30 a.m. at St. ity and St. Helen's Holy Rosary John’s Lutheran Church, located at Society will conduct its first meet­ To Begin September 27 Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and ing of the year today, Thursday, martyr, great in virtue and rich in 587 Springfield Avenue in Summit. WESTFIELD - The First Congre­ tional information ortoregister, please Dr. Mary Timiras, Chief of Geriat­ September 16, at 12:30 p.m. at St. miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Helen’s Parish Center on Lam­ gational Church, located at 125 Elmer call the church at (908) 233-2494 or Christ, faithful intercessor of all rics at Overlook Hospital, will share Street in Westfield, will sponsor a Ms. Burner al (732) 562-8565. tips and techniques for maintaining berts Mill Road in Westfield. who invoke your special patron­ The Reverend Donald Cialone, Grief Recovery Program beginning age in time of need, to you I have health as one gets older. Attendees on Monday, September 27, for an Free Registration will also receive a free “Healing Ex­ moderator for the group, will wel­ Prayer to St. Jude recourse from the depth of my come the members. Several mem­ eight-week period. heart and humbly beg to whom ercises" video. Sessions will be held every Mon­ Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and F or M ew E n ro lm e n t, Refreshments will be served and bers, World War II veterans, will martyr, great in virtue and rich in God has given such great power to share their wartime experiences. day from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Members of come to my assistance. Help me the program is open to the public. For the public are invited to attend, and miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Five Ft* D ay D bcount more information, please call Suzanne Attendees are asked to bring a bag Christ, faithful intercessor of all in my urgent position, in return I brown lunch. Refreshments will the church is wheelchair accessible. promise to make your name known Lyon at (908) 273-5550, extension who invoke your special patron­ Through O ct, loth. be served. Carol Burner, a Certified Grief and Cause you to be invoked. Say no, 22. Recovery Specialist with a master's age in time of need, to you 1 have recourse from the depth of my three Our Fathers, three Hail degree in counseling from Seton Hall Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude S p a c e A v a ila b le In University, will present the program. heart and humbly beg to whom Seniors Invited to Register God has given such great power to pray for us and all who invoke Ms. Burner, who lost a daughter your aid. Publication must be S e le c t C la s s ro o m s herself, has spent the past eight years come to my assistance. Help me in my urgent position. In return I promised. This novena has never providing individual and group coun­ been known to fail. K.P. Cal For A Brochise Today For Fiesta Theater Trip seling to clients suffering from sig­ promise to make your name known SCOTCH PLAINS - Registration nicipal Building, located at 430 Park nificant and tragic losses, both in the and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail will commence on Monday, Septem­ Avenue. The bus will also leave from corporate and private sectors. ber 20, for Scotch Plains residents this location at 10 a.m. The Grief Recovery workshop fee is Marys, three Glorias, St. Jude ATTEND A FREE SEMINAR pray for us and all Who invoke and on Monday, September 27, for The trip fee is $35 (the Advisory $180 for the entire eight sessions, and your aid. Publication must be non-residents for a trip to the Fiesta Committee underwrites the cost of is offered at no cost to members of the EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT promised. This novena has never Theater in Wood-Ridge on Wednes­ the bus) and includes the production First Congregational Church of DIVORCE been known to fail. L.D. day, October 20. and luncheon. Individuals are asked Westfield. All are welcome. 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Pusucation DEATH NOTICE Arnold Claman, 82, Law Firm Partner; Fannie Whitenack, 97, Retired Teacher; — CHatuarics — Bank Vice President and War Veteran Liked Music, Gardening, Making Rugs Arnold Y Claman of Belle Mead for 20 years until retiring in 1987, Fannie Fenton Jones Whitenack. the comer of Marline and LaGrande DEATH NOTICE died on Sunday, July 25, at his home. Mr. Claman served as a radio op­ 97, of Scotch Plains died on Friday, Avenues. He was 82. erator with the Merchant Marines September 10, at Muhlenberg Re­ Arrangements are by the Memorial Joyce Sinclair Worman, 83, Golfer; Bom in New York City in 1921. he during World War II gional Medical Center in Plainfield. Funeral Home. 155 South Avenue in had lived in Westfield for 50 years In addition to his life partner, Born in Pittsford, Vt., she lived in Fanwood. Loved Nature and the Jersey Shore before moving to Belle Mead. Mary Ellen Leonard of Belle Mead, Mr. Scotch Plains for 73 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may An attorney, Mr. Claman received Claman is survived by his three daugh­ A 1926 graduate of Castleton Slate be made to Boston Children's Hospi­ Joyce Sinclair Worman, 83, of band of 45 years in 1992. and by her his undergraduate degree from the ters, Connie Claman of Summit, Cathy Chandler. Ariz. died on Monday, brother,LaurenceSinclair,Jr„in 1995. Teachers College in Castleton, Vt., tal. 300 Longwood Avenue. Boston, University of Southern California and Claptan of Millbum and Vicki Hewitt August 23, at the Dobson Hospice Joyce is survived by her sister, Letty Mrs. Whitenack had been an elemen­ Mass 02115, his law degree from Columbia Uni­ of Califon, and six grandchildren. tary school teacher at the Campbell Home in Chandler, Ariz. Sinclair Hudak of Westfield; three versity. He married Barbara Britton, A memorial service will he held at She was bom on December 12, sons. Philip Hall Worman, 3rd of who survives him, in 1950. School in Metuchen for 16 years be­ Christine Szabo, 74 2 p.m. on Saturday. September 25, at fore retiring in 1974. She was previ­ 1920, the daughter of the Akron. Ohio, Dave Worman He began his legal career in New the Unitarian Church in Summit. ously employed by the Scotch Plains- Christine Szabo, 74, of Bcnsalem, late Laurence and Alletta of Ridgeland, Miss., his York City with Bigham Englar Jones & Donations may be made in his name Fanwood Board of Education. Pa. died on Thursday, September 9, Sinclair of Westfield. wife. Kathy, and their chil­ Houston, where he became a partner. to the Theatre Development Fund, Mrs. Whitenack was a member of at the Lower Bucks Hospital in Raised in Westfield, she dren, Michelle, Jackie and He eventually joined First National 1501 Broadway. New York, N.Y. the Fanwood Presbyterian Church and Bristol, Pa. wasa member ofWest field Danny; Matt Worman, his City Bank, now Citibank, as a vice 10036. was an avid creator of hooked rugs. Bom in Newark, she had lived in High School’s Class of wife. Ginny. and their two president. Mr. Claman had worked there Sapwnbw 16.2004 She also enjoyed music and garden­ Irvington and then in Westfield be­ 1939, and in 1941, she sons. Matthew and Zach, ing. fore moving to Bensalem five years graduated from Blue Ridge and many loving nieces and DEATH NOTICE She was predeceased by her former ago. Junior College in Virginia. nephews. husband. Richard Whitenack. Mrs. Szabo had been employed as Joyce was an avid golfer, Services were conducted John ‘Jack’ Alpaugh, Jr., 83, Was Active a retail manager with Sasson’s in loved nature and adored in Vermelion and Kent, Surviving are three daughters, Ann Joyce Worman H. Perretti of Scotch Plains. Judith Irvington prior to retiring. the Jersey shore. Ohio. With her love for na­ At the First Baptist Church of Westfield She married Philip Hall Fenton of Chester and Nancy W. Dunn She was a member of the Salem ture and the outdoors, me­ John Clinton “Jack" Alpaugh. Jr., a . Pi fraternity. of Fanwood; her sister. Barbara Senior Citizens group and a former Worman, Jr. from Akron, Ohio in morial donations may be sent to The New Jersey resident for 82 years, He served as an officer in the United Gillette of Schenectady, N.Y.; five member of the Cranford Alliance 1947, and in 1955, they moved to National Wildlife Federation, 11100 died on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 States Navy during World War II, grandchildren, Nancy Vicari, Rich­ Church in Cranford. Kent, Ohio, where they lived for many Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, Va. at his home in Lancaster, Pa. where he began a lifelong interest in She was predeceased by her hus­ years. 20190. Jack was bom in Newark on Janu­ ard Bochkay. David Bochkay, Brian Septembei 16. 2004 ships, naval architecture and engi­ Dunn and Leigh McClure, and seven band, Lew Szabo, in 1997. She was predeceased by her hus- ary 21, 1921. A 1938 graduate of neering, and married Lois Betty great-grandchildren, Surviving are two daughters, Debra Belleville High School, he received Howells Alpaugh in 1945. A memorial service will be held at Szabo and Donna Faherty-Dubolino, Arthur M. Bradley, 84, Was Chemist; his Bachelor of Science degree in He retired in 1982 after 35 years 2 p.m. this Sunday, September 19, at and a granddaughter. Mechanical Engineering from New­ with New Jersey Bell and enjoyed the Fanwood Presbyterian Church at Funeral services were held on Flyer For Navy During World War II ark College of Engineering (now the traveling the world with Lois, and Monday, September 13, at the Me­ New Jersey Institute of Technology) visiting his children and grandchil­ morial Funeral Home, 155 South Arthur M. Bradley, 84, of Fanwood Surviving are his wife, Gloria Larsen in 1942, and was a member of Sigma dren. Jack lived in Westfield from Prayer to Avenue in Fanwood. Interment fol­ died on Saturday, September 11, at Bradley; a son, Michael Bradley of 1955 until he and Lois moved to lowed at Graceland Memorial Park in Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­ Lorraine M. Hill, 67 The Blessed Virgin Neptune; a daughter, Jane E. Chuffo Pennsylvania late last year. He was Kenilworth. ter in Plainfield. of Fanwood; a sister, Mary McGregor Lorraine M. Hill, 67, of Bayville, an active member of the First Baptist PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Memorial donations may he made Born in Elizabeth, he had lived of Roselle, and four grandchildren. Berkeley Township died on Wednes­ Church in Westfield, where he served VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) to the American Cancer Society, P.O. there and then in Metuchen before Funeral services took place on Tues­ day, September 8, at the Community as a Deacon and a Trustee. Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Box 815, Elizabeth 07207. moving to Fanwood 53 years ago. day, September 14. at the Memorial Medical Center in Toms River. September 16, 2004 He is survived by Lois, his beloved Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Prior to retiring 18 years ago, Mr, Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Bom in Newark, she had lived in wife of 59 years; his son, David heaven. Blessed Mother o f the Son Bradley had been employed as achem- Prayer to St. Jude Fanwood. Scotch Plains for many years before Alpaugh of Los Angeles, Calif., and of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist ist with Inmont in Bound Brook. Memorial donations may be made moving to Bayville in 1980. daughters Jan HoltofMechanicsburg, me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and A flyer for the United States Navy to Haven Hospice at Muhlenberg, Mrs. Hill had been an overseas Pa. and Beth Svihra of Redondo Sea, help me show me herein, you martyr, great in virtue and rich in during World War II, he flew the Park Avenue and Randolph Road, telephone operator for AT&T in Beach, Calif.; his brother, RichardT. are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Helldiver in the Pacific Theater. After Plainfield 07061 or to the Fanwood Middletown prior to retiring in 1996. Alpaugh of Potomac, Md., and seven Mother of God, Queen o f Heaven Christ, faithful intercessor of all returning from the war, he attended Rescue Squad. 218 Forest Road. She was predeceased by her mother, grandchildren. and Earth! I humbly beseech you who invoke your special patron­ Rutgers University and received his Fanwood 07023. Dorothy Mills, in 1975; her father, A memorial service was held at the from the bottom of my heart to September 16, 2004 age in time of need, to you I have associate's degree in chemistry. Howard Mills, in 1980, and by a son, First Baptist Church in Westfield on succor me in this necessity. There recourse from the depth of my George Hill, two years ago. Monday, September 13. are none that can withstand your heart and humbly beg to whom Mary R. Glynn, 84, Had Been Secretary Surviving are five sons, John Hill In lieu of flowers, the family sug­ power. Oh, show me herein you God has given such great power to and Patrick Hill, both of Denville, arc my mother. Oh Mary, con­ gests donations in Jack’s memory be come to my assistance. Help me For Holy TVinity and Western Electric Laurence Hill of Lehigh Acres, Fla., made to Special Olympics Area M, ceived without sin, pray for us who in my urgent position. In return I Gordon "Skippy” Hill of Beachwood have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, P.O. Box382.Summerdale,Pa. 17093. promise to make your name known Mary R. McCarthy Glynn, 84, of degree in Education. and Danial Hill of Bayville; two September 16, 2004 I place this cause in your hands and cause you to be invoked. Say Westfield died on Wednesday, Sep­ She was predeceased by a daugh­ daughters, Cathleen Vernold of New (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve three Our Fathers, three Hail tembers, at her home. ter, Nancy Chiricosta, in 1996. Port Richey, Fla. and Penny Hill Margaret Mackenzie, 88 all problems, light all roads so that Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude Born and raised in Bayonne, she Surviving are a daughter, Hester Mikkelsen of Bridgewater; 18 grand­ 1 can attain my goal. You who gave Margaret Starr Mackenzie, 88, a pray for us and all who invoke lived in Westfield for many years. Glynn; two sons, William Glynn and children and 15 great-grandchildren. me the divine gift to forgive and lifelong resident of Westfield, died on your aid. Publication must be Mrs, Glynn had been the secretary John Patrick Glynn, and six grand­ A funeral service was held oh Sun­ forget all evil against me and that Thursday, September 2, at her home. promised. This novena has never for the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic children. day, September 12. at the Timothy E. in all instances in my life you are Mrs. Mackenzie had taught piano been known to fail. M.J. Church in Westfield for 25 years be­ A Mass of Christian Burial was Ryan Home for Funerals O’Connell with me. I want in this short prayer and guitar privately before retiring fore retiring in 1995. Earlier, she offered on Monday, September 13, at Chapel in Bayville. Committal was to thank you for the things as you several years ago. worked as a secretary at Western Elec­ the Holy Trinity Church. Burial took private. confirm once again that I never Surviving is her husband, Gordon Prayer to tric in Kearny for 10 years and had place at Fairview Cemetery in Memorial donations may be made want to be separated from you in Mackenzie. The Blessed Virgin also taught first and second grade in Westfield. to the Deborah Heart and Lung Hos­ Funeral arrangements were handled eternal glory. Thank you for your Bayonne from 1940 to 1942. Arrangements were by the Dooley PRAYER TO THE BLESSED pital in Brownsville, N.J. Condo­ privately by Funeral Service of New mercy towards me and mine. The She graduated in 1940 from New Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av­ person must say this prayer three VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) lences may be sent to Jersey, Inc. in Hillside. Jersey State Teachers College in Jer­ enue in Westfield. September 16, 2004 consecutive days. Afterthree days, Oh most beautiful flowerof Mount www.ryanfuneralhome.com. sey City with a Bachelor of Science September 16, 2004 September 16, 2004 the request will be granted. This Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Helen G. Frowery, 87 heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son prayer must be published after the Helen G. Frowery, 87, of Scotch favor is granted. A M P. of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Prayer to Prayer to Prayer to Plains died on Monday, September me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin 13, at her residence. Sea. help me show me herein, you The Blessed Virgin are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, PRAYER TO THE BLESSED PRAYER TO THE BLESSED PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Born in Garwood, she had lived in MASTER Mother of God, Queen of Heaven VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Union and then in Plainfield for 45 Oh most beautiful flower ofMount and Earth! I humbly beseech you Oh most beautiful flower ofMount Oh most beautiful flowerof Mount years before moving to Scotch Plains Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of MEMORIALS from the bottom of my heart to Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of in 1995. 524 Central Avenue succor me in this necessity. There heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Miss Frowery had been employed of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist as a bookkeeper with Trans World Westfield, NJ are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Radio in Chatham for 20 years prior (908)233-2350 are my mother. Oh Mary, con­ Sea, help me show me herein, you Sea, help me show me herein, you Sea, help me show me herein, you to retiring in 1984. are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, ceived without sin, pray for us who are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, She was a longtime member of the Mother of God, Queen of Heaven have recourse to thee. HolyMother, Mother of God. Queen o f Heaven Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Terri II Road Bible Chapel in Fanwood I place this cause in your hands and Earth! I humbly beseech you and Earth! I humbly beseech you and Earth! I humbly beseech you and volunteered at Children’s Spe­ from the bottom of my heart to (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve from the bottom of my heart to from the bottom of my heart to cialized Hospital, also in Fanwood. all problems, light all roads so that succor me in this necessity. There succor me in this necessity. There succor me in this necessity. There Surviving are several nieces and D esigner • Builders of fine are none that can withstand your 1 can attain my goal. You who gave arc none that can withstand your are none that can withstand your nephews. power. Oh, show me herein you MONUMENTS me the divine gift to forgive and power. Oh, show me herein you power. Oh, show me herein you Funeral services will be held at 8 are my mother. Oh Mary, con­ are my mother. Oh Mary, con­ MARKERS forget all evil against me and that are my mother. Oh Mary, con­ p.m. today, Thursday, September 16, in all instances in my life you are ceived without sin, pray for us who ceived without sin, pray for us who ceived without sin, pray for us who at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 MAUSOLEUMS have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, with me. I want in this short prayer have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, South Avenue in Fanwood. Visitation Lettered •Cleaned to thank you for the things as you I place this cause in your hands 1 place this cause in your hands 1 place this cause in your hands will be one hour prior to the service. confirm once again that I never (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve Memorial contributions may be all problems, light all roads so that Tim Doerr want to be separated from you in all problems, light all roads so that all problems, light all roads so that made to the Terrill Road Bible Chapel, eternal glory. Thank you for your I can attain my goal. You who gave I can attain my goal. You who gave 1 can attain my goal. You who gave 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood 07023. Bruce Bauer September 16, 2004 mercy towards me and mine. The me the divine gift to forgive and me the divine gift to forgive and me the divine gift to forgive and (established 1939) forget all evil against me and that person must say this prayer three forget all evil against me and that forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are Memorial Service Set Also: 300 Rt. 37 East consecutive days. After three days, in all instances in my life you are in all instances in my life you are the request will be granted. This with me. I want in this short prayer with me. I want in this short prayer with me. I want in this short prayer For Mrs. Rotchford Toms River, NJ to thank you for the things as you prayer must be published after the to thank you for the things as you to thank you for the things as you A memorial service will be held for confirm once again that I never (732)349-2350 favor is granted. B.R. confirm once again that 1 never confirm once again that I never Caitlin Cofer Rotchford at 11 a.m. on want to be separated from you in want to be separated from you in want to be separated from you in Saturday, September 18, at Christ the eternal glory. Thank you for your eternal glory. Thank you for your eternal glory. Thank you for your King Church in New Vernon. mercy towards me and mine. The mercy towards me and mine. The mercy towards me and mine. The Mrs. Rotchford, a resident of person must say this prayer three person must say this prayer three person must say this prayer three Harding Township and consecutive days. After three days, consecutive days. After three days, consecutive days. After three days, Kennebunkport, Me., died in June of the request will be granted. This the request will be granted. This Beauty Consideration. the request will be granted. This this year. Her ashes were interred in prayer must be published after the prayer must be published after the prayer must be published after the Arundel Cemetery in Kennebunkport, favor is granted. K.P. favor is granted. L.D, favor is granted. M.J. Me. and a service also was held at sea. r

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| Co ncepts a Thought] Krakauer Named to SU’s Prestigious University 100 WESTFIELD - Sieve Krakauer serving as ambassadors of SU. of Wesifield, a junior Steve was chosen be­ majoring in broadcast cause he represents the journalism in the S.I. "best and the brightest" Newhouse School of of the student body. His Public Communica­ selection was also based tions at Syracuse Uni­ on his outstanding aca­ versity (SU), was in­ demic and extracurricu­ ducted into the lar achievements. university's presti­ University 100 mem­ gious University 100 bers share experiences at on September 14. SU with prospective stu­ University 100 is a Steve Krakauer dents and parents, mem- highly_ . selective _group hers of the Board ofTrust- of student volunteers who work ees. alumni and visiting dignitaries directly with the Chancellor's Of- in a manner that accurately repre- fiee and the Office of Admissions, sents the university. IMPORTANT ROl.E...Daniel Ingram, a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School junior, poses while attending the junior State of America National 1 eadership Summit in California last month. MATH ACHIEVERS...District K-12 Mathematics Supervisor Joan Mast, stand­ ing, left, leads Scotch I’lains-Kanwood's middle and high school teachers through Freshman Parents Invited an Internet mathematics study in preparation for the 2004-2005 school year. Daniel Ingram Attends JSA Many similar experiences occurred In the district throughout the summer. To Orientation at WHS S. Plains-FW Public District National Leadership Summit WESTFIELD — On Tuesday, Sep­ parents and their freshman children SCOTCH PLAINS — Daniel student to be elected to a regional tember 14. at 7:30 p.m. in the audito­ at this Freshman Parent Orientation Ingram, a junior at Scotch Plains- position in the chapter’s history. Launches New School Year rium. the administration of Westfield program. We ask. therefore, that Fanwood High School (SPFHS), w as As mayor, Daniel will oversee all High School (WHS) will hold a Fresh­ only parents attend this evening pro­ one of 60 student leaders from JSA chapters in New Jersey and will SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch lion, working with other district ad­ man Parent Orientation program. gram." Pjains-Fanwood Public Schools ministrators. developed a three-day throughout the United States to at­ be responsible for planning state­ According to WHS Principal Dr. Freshmen attended an orientation tend the Junior State of America wide conferences and for selecting launched the 2004-2005 school year orientation program for new teach­ Robert Petix, due to the size of the program the day before school began on Tuesday, September 7. ers, including workshops on district (JSA) National Leadership Summit and managing a cabinet. His term freshman class and the fact that the and will receive ongoing orientation at the Montezuma Mountain School commenced on June I and will run According to a report to the Board operations and classroom manage­ high school auditorium’s balcony with their guidance counselors, teach­ of Education by Superintendent of ment, content sessions, special edu­ in Los Gatos, Calif., during August. throughout the 2004-2005 school has not yet been completely reno­ ers and administrators throughout the JSA was founded at Montezuma year. Schools Dr. Carol Choye, nearly 5,075 cation and technology sessions, and a vated, “we cannot accommodate all year. students are enrolled in the schools tour of the district. in 1934. and is the largest student- The New Jersey region is the larg­ this year, an increase of about 70 The administrators were involved run debate and government organi­ est in the country, comprised of 40 students over last year. in three days of intensive leadership Higher Education Pursued zation in the nation. chapters and approximately 1.100 The increase in students was most and management workshops to pre­ Daniel and the other young lead­ members. noted at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High pare for the year ahead. ers met at this historic site to exam­ In addition to his participation in the School (SPFHS), withelemcntary and Dr. Hayes and a committee of dis­ By 94 Percent of WHS Grads ine and create new plans to further California leadership summit this sum­ middle school enrollments holding trict teachers and supervisors also the goals of the organization. mer. Daniel also attended the Junior WESTFIELD — A total of 94 per­ (six), Gettysburg College. Pa. (five), fairly steady, although preschool en­ A very active student in the JSA at Statesmen Symposium on New Jersey designed a staff development pro­ cent of the Westfield High School Ithaca College. N Y. (five) and Uni­ rollments are not yet finalized. SPFHS. Daniel represented his chap­ leadership and Politics at Princeton gram for September I that included (WHS) Class of2004 are embarking on versity of Vermont (five). The district welcomed more than 40 ter during the 2003-2004 school year University in August. workshops for all district teachers as the road to higher education this fall. A total of 72 WHS graduates are new teachers and staff members across on the regional level as State Assem­ As part of the symposium, he and appropriate to their needs. Emphasis According to a statistical report continuing their education in New all grade levels, including a new prin­ bly Representative and also served the other student participants had in the elementary workshops was released by the WHS Guidance Of­ Jersey, with 45 attending four-year cipal at Evergreen Elementary School, as Director of Debate for the New the opportunity to meet and question placed on writing, a district priority fice. 84 percent are entering four- colleges and universities and 27 en­ Colleen Haubert, who returns to the Jersey Region. major political leaders in Trenton for the 2004-2005 school year. year colleges and universities, while tering two-year colleges. district from a position as Learning Daniel was elected to the position and to explore the processes of power A staff convocation was held on 8 percent are attending two-year col­ The most widely attended New Jer­ Disabilities Teacher Consultant September 2, where keynote speaker. of Mayor of the New Jersey Region and politics in New Jersey. leges, and less than 2 percent have sey school is Rutgers, with 15 WHS (LDTC) and Special Education Su­ of JSA at the organization's spring Daniel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvard University professor Dr. entered vocational, businessand other graduates attending various colleges pervisor at Ramapo High School. slate convention, the first SPFHS Richard Ingram of Scotch Plains. Ronald Ferguson, addressed the staff post high school institutions. within the university. Kean Univer­ The Scotch Plains-Fanwood facili­ on the topic, “Racial and Ethnic The remainder have accepted em­ sity is next in enrollment, with seven ties are in great shape, according to Dr. Achievement Gaps: What We Know ployment or had future plans that were students from WHS. Choye, with no construction going on and What We Can Do.” undecided at the time of graduation. Ivy League schools attended by Westfield Adult School for the first time in several years. In the area of personnel adminis­ Although the colleges selected are WHS graduates this year include The start to the school year happened tration, staff members received train­ from coast-to-coast, most of the col­ Brown University, Columbia Univer­ because of hours of preparation spent ing in the district's new web-based leges and universities chosen by the sity, Cornell University, and the Uni­ To Begin Fall Semester during the summer months. Teachers automated employee absence report­ class of 2004 are located in the east­ versity of Pennsylvania. from various departments took part in ing and substitute placement system, ern U.S. Two students were accepted Looking at two-year institutions, WESTFIELD — The Westfield Several new courses highlight the curriculum writing activities and 10 called AESOP, which is being imple­ to universities in Canada. Union County College welcomed 27 Adult School begins its fall 2(X)4 se­ fall curriculum. The new “History Se­ middle and high school math teachers mented this year. Some of the more popular out-of- WHS graduates this fall. mester on Monday, September 27. at ries" will cover topics such as the “His­ participated in a TIMSS (Third Interna­ During the summer, the district’s state colleges and universities selected A total of 360 students (or 99 per­ Westfield High School (WHS). The tory of the British Monarchy," “History tional Mathematics and Science Study) technology department has removed by this year's graduates include: Saint cent) received WHS diplomas this semester will run lor eight weeks, of Ancient Egypt," “Growing Up Un­ algebra course called “Video Studies: obsolete equipment, redistributed Joseph's University in Philadelphia year, including seven students who through Monday, November 22. No der Hitler, and the “History of Italy." Exploring Algebraic Teaching.” equipment and upgraded or installed (nine students), Muhlenberg College, attended special education out-of-dis- classes will be held on Monday, Oc- Each of the four sessions costs $ 15 Work in this online course, made new servers, computers, and periph­ Pa. (seven), Syracuse University. N Y trict sph4ol*..f'.,t,,.it ,j, (tober 11 possible through a grant from Re­ erals throughout the district. and meets for an hour and' a half. Complete course information is Other new courses offered this year search for Better Schools to math They installed a new weather station available in thecatalog. on the website, include Microsoft Word and supervisors Joan Mast and Merrie at SPFHS for use in the middle school www.westfieldnj.com/adultschooI or Microsoft Excel for beginners, a se­ Snow, enabled the teachers to view science curriculum, set up a new televi­ by calling (908) 232-4050. ries on organizing the clutter in your and evaluate math lessons from other sion production lab at the high school, Registration, which will continue home, a new “Grammar for the Ad­ countries and cultures. and installed new “AlphaSmarts" carls Legal Advertising throughout the semester, may be done vanced ESL Student," “Fundamen­ 'Dr. Margaret Hayes, Assistant Su­ for use by district fourth graders for by mail and forms are available in the tals of Digital Photography” and new perintendent of Schools for Instruc- keyboarding instruction. M O RE IN >N catalog or on the website. Cosls vary courses in cooking, crafts, travel, eti­ Dr. Choye, in her remarks to the by class. quette. social dancing and beauty. board, congratulated everyone who was WF BOE to Meet involved in these preparation activities PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and noted that only through theirefforts On September 21 are students able to receive valuable TOWN OF WESTFIELD WESTFIELD — At the Tues­ instruction from the very first day of Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance o1 which the following is a copy was 8 Police Clerk $26,707 - $39,147 introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at Secretary day, September 2 1, meeting of school and staff members are fully pre­ a meeting held September 14, 2004, and that the said Council will further consider the pared to face a new year full of impor­ Custodian the Westfield Board of Educa­ same for final passage on the 28th day of September 2004, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon 9 Deputy Town Clerk $30,270 - $44,417 tion, the agenda will include a tant activities and challenges. thereafter as said matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Deputy Tax Collector 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who Traffic/Parking Enforcement Officer discussion of the district’s new may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said technology plan as well as a Building Code Processor ordinance. Secretary (Board of Health) report on state standardized test Kristen Gundrum Bernard A Heeney Dispatcher results. Town Clerk Senior Custodian The meeting will be held in Named to Dean’s List GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1841 10 Recreation Program Coordinator $34,034 - $49,488 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Deputy Court Administrator Room 105 at 302 Elm Street at 8 WESTFIELD - Westfield resi - CHAPTER 2, “ ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND Cost Analysis Clerk p.m. A complete agenda will be dent Kristen Gundrum has been EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY 11 Pool Maintenance Technician $38,851 - $57,684 available on Monday, Septem­ named to the Dean’s List for the SCHEDULE,’’ SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.’’ Supervisor Building Maintenance ber 20, in the Board Secretary’s spring 2004 semester at West BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: Director of Operations TV36 office at 302 Elm Street and on Chester University’s College of SECTION I. Environmental Health Specialist $52,442 - $57,420 That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section Sr, Reg. Environmental Health Specialist $56,195 - $62,325 www.westfieldnj.com/boe. Education in West Chester, Pa. 2-12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration" Article II, ’Town Officers and All public meetings of the Employees,” Division 3, "Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same d) Effective January 1. 2007 Westfield Board of Education shall read as follows: GRADE JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE 7 General Office Clerk are taped and may be seen on PUBLIC NOTICE 1. Employees Covered Secretary $24,159 - $35,451 Channel 36 on Tuesdays at 8 All present and future full time employees of the Town of Westfield whose positions are TOWN OF WESTFIELD 8 Police Clerk $27,241 - $39,930 a.m., 3 and 11 p.m. and Thurs­ covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Westfield and the Secretary INVITATION TO BID Communication Workers of America Local 1040 and who are on the payroll on the date Custodian days at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. of signing the agreement. Sealed proposals will be received by the 9 Deputy Town Clerk $30,876 - $45,305 Town of Westfield in the Council Cham­ 2. Salary Range and Grade Deputy Tax Collector a) Effective January 1, 2004 Traffic/Parking Enforcement Officer PUBLIC NOTICE bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at GRADE JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE Building Code Processor TOWN OF WESTFIELD 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, Sep­ 7 General Office Clerk Secretary (Board of Health) tember 27, 2004, for: Secretary $22,878 - $33,406 Dispatcher INVITATION TO BID 8 Police Clerk $25,796 - $37,627 Senior Custodian RE-BID “2005 COLLECTION AND Secretary norrealiAn Prnnrf>ro P/y>rf(j»>gij0r $3*1,715 $50,478 MARKETING OF RECY­ Deputy Court Administrator SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE­ Custodian CLABLE MATERIAL IN THE 9 Deputy Town Clerk $29,238 $42,692 . Cost Analysis Clerk CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, Deputy Tax Collector U Pool Maintenance Technician $39,628 - $58,838 JERSEY”. Supervisor Building Maintenance ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,2004 AT Traffic/Parking Enforcement Officer Director of Operations TV36 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT THE Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Building Code Processor MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST furnished and must be delivered at the Secretary (Board of Health) Environmental Health Specialist $53,490 - $58,568 BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW place and before the hour above men­ Dispatcher Sr. Reg. Environmental Health Specialist $57,319 - $63,571 JERSEY FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIP­ tioned, and must be accompanied by a Senior Custodian 3. Part-Time Employees MENT USED IN THE COLLECTION OF certified check or bid bond payable to the 10 Recreation Program Coordinator $32,874 - $47,567 LEAVES FROM THE STREETS, WALK­ Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at Deputy Court Administrator All permanent part-time employees of the Town of Westfield whose positions are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Westfield and the WAYS, AND PARKING LOTS IN THE least ten percent (10%) of the base amount Cost Analysis Clerk Communication Workers of America Local 1040 TOWN OF WESTFIELD. of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor 11 Pool Maintenance Technician $37,527 - $55,444 THE EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED ON more than $20,000.00. Each bid must Supervisor Building Maintenance a) Rate of Pay - Permanent Part-Time Effective January 1, 2004, and thereafter at the dates set forth, the following hourly AN HOURLY BASIS WITHOUT OPERA­ also be accompanied by a Surety Com­ Director of Operations TV36 wage shall be paid at the rates shown to the employees in No. 3 above: ...... TOR IS A 3 CUBIC YARD CAPACITY pany Certificate stating that said Surety ______Environmental Health Specialist 860.6M ' $66,1 STREET SWEEPER ~ ’....•-lO'p.v’y" 1 wltT “ provide 111 j'the Hie B33er will- tfie Sr. Rea. Environmental Health Speriatisit 07Q . tRO ont Pffartiua rn c rc c A L G u zjzt z z w e t h k c itnjuiieu f-mlwtttMHIM trotfU Ml tilt? full Effective 1/1/05 $12.75 - $15.92 AT THE PLACE AND BEFORE THE amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu­ b) Effective January 1, 2005 Effective 1/1/06 $13.01 - $16.24 HOUR MENTIONED ABOVE, AND MUST sion Affidavit and a Contractor's Qualifica­ GRADE JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE Effective 1/1/07 $13.27 - $16.56 BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, 7 General Office Clerk 4. Unclassified Employee CHECK, OR BID BOND, MADE PAY­ on the forms included in and explained in Secretary $23,221 - $34,074 The following position of the Town of Wostfield which are covered by the collective ABLE TO THE TREASURER OF THE the contract documents 8 Police Clerk $26,183 - $38,379 bargaining agreement between the Town of Westfield and the Communication Workers TOWN OF W ESTFIELD, IN THE Bidders must be in compliance with all Secretary of America Local 1040 shall be effective January 1.2004 and thereafter at the dates set AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 Custodian forth shall be at the rates shown ($200.00) TO INSURE EXECUTION OF supplement to the law against discrimina­ 9 Deputy Town Clerk $29,677 - $43,546 THE CONTRACT. tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay Deputy Tax Collector 1/1/04 1/1/05 1/1/06 1/1/07 BIDDERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE workmen the prevailing wage rates pro­ Traffic/Parking Enforcement Officer Youth Coordinator $17,261 $18,010 $18,556 $18,923 WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart­ Building Code Processor 5. Implementation 127 PL 1975, SUPPLEMENT TO THE ment of Labor and Industry for this project, Secretary (Board of Health) Implementation of the aforesaid wage and salary schedule shall be as provided in the LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AF­ copies of which are on file In the Office of Dispatcher Senior Custodian collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Westfield and Local 1040 of the FIRMATIVE ACTION). the Town engineer. Communication Workers of America, in effect at the time. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR Specifications may be seen or procured 10 Recreation Program Coordinator $33,367 - $48,518 OBTAINED ($25.00) AT THE OFFICE OF at the office of the Town Engineer, Public Deputy Court Administrator SECTION II. THE TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC Works Center, 959 North Avenue West. Cost Analysis Clerk Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the WORKS CENTER. 959 NORTH AVENUE. Westfield. New Jersey. The non-refund- 11 Pool Maintenance Technician $38,089 - $56,553 terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are In sue* conflict or WEST. WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY. able cost of contract documents is $25.00 Supervisor Building Maintenance inconsistent. THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE­ made payable to the Town of Westfield, Director of Operations TV36 SECTION 111. SERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY which must be paid in cash or certified Environmental Health Specialist $51,413-$56,294 In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY check. The Mayor and Council reserve the Sr. Reg Environmental Health Specialist $55,093 - $61,103 unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this INFORMALITY, IF IN THE INTEREST OF right to reject any bid, and to waive any ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or THE TOWN. IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE informality in any bid, if in the interest of the c) Effective January 1, 2006 invalid. TO DO SO Town, it is deemed advisable to do so. GRADE JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE SECTION IV. KENNETH B. MARSH Kenneth B. Marsh 7 General Office Clerk This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as. and in the TOWN ENGINEER Town Engineer Secretary $23,686 - $34,756 manner provided by law 1 T - 9/16/04, The Leader Fee: $40.80 1 T - 9/16/04, The Leader Fee: $46.41 1 T - 9/16/04, The Leader______Fee: $259.08

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Fan wood TIMES Inc. Publication SP Officials Will Launch Probe Into Property Tax Assessments FKKD ROSSI have reason to pursue a tax appeal. Rotondi & Sons for the upcoming Sfmutlh Wrutrm ft* Tht WtMfifH Umln Township Manager Thomas Atkins leaf collection program The com­ SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains said he expects the investigation, pany will be paid $2.38 per cubic officials are currently evaluating which is being led by Township Tax yard for the hauling and delivery of blocks of properties to see if there are Assessor Michael Ross, to take sev­ leaves to the Union County Conser­ any significant disparities in how eral months to complete. vation Center. It is expected that the those properties are assessed for lo­ In other business, the council intro­ program will begin in late October or cal property tax purposes. duced an ordinance to re-zone a two- early November, depending on The action is in response to a Star- acre piece of township-owned prop­ weather conditions and the amounts Ledger article in July that appeared to erty on Crestwood Road, just south of of leaves that have fallen, and con­ show that some neighborhoods in Morse Avenue, in order to prevent tinue into December. Scotch Plains were assessed differ­ any future development. In a related matter, Mr. Atkins said ently than others. The property is presently desig­ the township's branch and limb pickup At its regular meeting on Tuesday nated a “P-Public" zone; the ordi­ will start next Monday. night, the Township Council spent nance calls for the land to be re-zoned The council passed a resolution time discussing some of the nuts and as a “C-Conservation" zone, which calling on local legislative represen­ bolts of how local property taxes are was created four years ago and desig­ tatives to assist in obtaining stale and calculated after township resident nates certain township-owned tracts federal funding to help the Rahway Harold Brody commented about the of land as being off- limits to develop­ Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) Star Ledger article. ment of any kind be it residential or offset some of the costs of its planned Mayor Martin Marks admitted that commercial or even the development capital improvement program. he had “cause for some concern” when of a new park. Councilwoman Paulette Coronato he first read the article, which he The property, which snakes its way explained that the costs associated B Corbin (or Ttm W— tfMd L*»d*r termed “a bit sensationalized" be­ IN MEMORY...Friends, families and residents gathered at the September 11 Memorial In Westfield on Saturday afternoon behind homes on Seneca and Hill with RVSA’s upgrades would impact to remember those killed In the terrorist attack three years ago. Westfield recognized Andrew Alanieno. David Campbell. cause of its implication that neigh­ Roads, is presently designated infor­ all of the agency’s member towns via Michael Davidson, Dean Eberling, Stephen Fogel, Thomas Classer. Leo Keene, Richard Madden. John Salerno, See-Wong borhoods populated by African- mally as the Crestwood Wildlife Sanc­ substantial tax increases to pay for Shorn, Anthony Starila and James Walsh who were all killed In the World Trade Center attacks. Americans were paying higher rates tuary even though there is no ordi­ the improvements. of property taxes than other areas. nance formally designating it as such. The council also approved a reso­ The mayor, noting that the annual A public hearing on the ordinance lution securing the services of Na­ WESTFIELD assessment is calculated by adding will be held at the council’s next tional Fence Systems Inc. to install School Board the value of the land and the value of meeting on Tuesday, September 28. new fencing at Brookside Park. The POLICE BLOTTER any improvements to that land, such The governing body also introduced contract, not to exceed $25,000, will ..... CONTINUED FROU FADE I — as buildings, said the assessment re­ a $175,000 bond ordinance for pro­ be financed from the township’s open WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER I Amy Mitlosz, 30, of Westfield was various sports leagues actually used mains constant every year while the fessional services in connection with space trust fund. • A Sandra Circle resident reported that arrested at her residence and charged with the fields more than any other group, market value of the property changes. planned improvements to three town- Township Attorney Douglas her motor vehicle was stolen while it was possession of suspected heroin. Bail was comprising 38 percent of field uses in Indeed, he pointed out. market val­ ship-owned buildings. Hansen put in a pitch for contribu­ parked in front of her home. The car was set at $10,000. Matlosz also was being 2002. WHS teams comprised only 14 ues in Scotch Plains “have skyrock­ Significant roof repairs are needed tions to the American Red Cross, recovered the following day in Newark held on an outstanding $205 contempt of percent of the field uses. eted" in recent years. As a result, at the municipal building, the public whose resources, he said, “are court warrant from Elizabeth • A resident of Prospect Street reported Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil­ “things get out of balance" as the gap works facility on Plainfield Avenue (he theft of several glass gohlets. trays MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 stretched to the limit" as a result of its liam Foley told the board that he between assessed value and market and the township library on Bartle efforts in Florida in the wake of the and some si Iver spoons from v arious pans • Helen Ekweonu, 22, of Newark was value increases. of her home. intends to seek pledges from the vari­ Avenue. The fund will pay for pre­ recent hurricanes. arrested and charged with shoplifting a ‘There may be some houses that THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 ous leagues to help offset the price of liminary engineeringand design work To make donations, please visit silver necklace valued at approximately may accelerate in market value more • Two bicycles were reported stolen $25 from a business on North Avenue. construction. in connection with the projects. A www.redcross.org, call (800) from in fnmt of a North Avenue eatery One She was released after posting $300 bail. The proposed artificial turf field than others," he said. public hearing on the ordinance will HELPNOW or send contributions to was described as a 24-inch, blue, 2 1 -speed Ekweonu also was arrested on an active could be used for WHS football, girls Presently, the average assessment be held on September 28. the Tri-County Chapter at 322 West girls' Schwinn, while the other was said to contempt of court warrant issued by the and boys soccer, girls and boys la­ of a property in Scotch Plains is 33 The council approved a bid from S. Front Street, Plainfield, 07060. he a 24-inch, blue, 2 1-speed girls' Aries. Woodbridge Municipal Court, and was crosse, field hockey and town recre­ percent of its market value, meaning Neither had been recovered at press time. released after posting $500 bail. ational leagues. This is an increase that a property assessed at $100,000 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • Lindsay Garner, 28, of Westfield was over the possible uses of the natural has a market value of $300,000. The • A motor vehicle was reported stolen arrested at Sussex Street and Central grass field now at Kehler Stadium, only way to increase that percentage from in front of a home in the KXX) block Avenue and charged with driving while which is limited tofootball. State Tour­ level so that assessment more closely intoxicated. She was later released on her of Irving Avenue. Additionally, a DVD nament soccer games, and PAL foot­ mirrors market value, the mayor said, own recognizance to a responsible adult. player, cellular telephone and wireless ball. The field is currently allowed to is via a revaluation of all 8.000-town- headpiece were taken from inside the MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 lay fallow for the spring and summer ship properties, something that has victim's residence. The automobile was • A Cacciola Place resident reported not been done in 20 years. found in Newark on September 6; the months to allow time for it to rejuve­ that someone removed a tow trailer hitch The primary reason for not per­ items taken from inside the house had not from his pickup truck while it was parked nate for the fall football season. forming a revaluation is the cost, been recovered at press time. on Cacciola Place. With the proposed field, Kehler Sta­ dium could be used as a year-round which the mayor said is more than $ 1 facility. The life of the field is estimated million. WHS-TV36 Will Spotlight to be approximately 12-15 years. The mayor said the state allows a If the referendum is passed, con­ leeway of 5 percentage points on ei­ struction will begin on or about ther side of the ratio’s average, mean­ Project 79; Re-Run Special Wednesday, June 1, 2005. and be ing that an assessment/market value finished in time for the fall football ratio between 28 percent and 38 per­ WESTFIELD — Now that school award-winning approach to educa­ season. cent is considered acceptable. Any­ has opened, Westfield residents may tion available to selected students at The board chose not to seek reno­ thing higher such as a property as­ be interested in learning about an Westfield High School: Project 79. vations for the field at Edison Inter­ sessed at $150,000 with a market A successful alternative education mediate School, as per the recom­ value of $300,00Q, or a 50 percept program, Project 79 is described by its ratio and the property owner would POND SCUM...The pond at Tamaques Park was dredged this summer and a new Colby College Welcomes mendation of its Facilities Commit­ pump is in the act of being repaired to clear the pond scum away. founder, Westfield High School teacher tee . The total cost of the Edison School Kevin Hobson of WF Alan Lantis, current teachers, students Field project would have been and an alumnus of the program in a WESTFIELD - Colby College $419,094, which would have brought show now running on Channel 36. the total sought in the bond referen­ Planning Bd. in Waterville, Me. reported that The show can be seen on WHS- Deck Does Not Pay for Itself; Westfield resident Kevin Hobson dum to $1,800,933. In payments of — ...... CONTINUED FROU PAGE 1 TV36 through Sunday, September 26, $160,000 to $173,000, the referen­ enrolled this fall. on Tuesdays at I and 9 p.m.; Thurs­ to remain on the site as long as the Before classes began, he par­ dum would have been paid off over a owner had to wait for results of DEP Residents Say Vote No in Nov. days at noon and 4 p.m.; Saturdays at span of 15 years. ticipated in an orientation that testing, but showed pictures of the CONTINUED FROU PAGE I noon and 9 p.m. and Sundays at 2 “The field (at Edison) won’t main­ included an introduction to the p.m. dirt pile exposed in certain areas. and Edison Intermediate Schools. tain its usefulness for 15 years,” said an environmental engineer and that academics and the cultural life at Attorney for the applicant, James “It would make more sense to me WHS-TV36 will also re-broadcast board member and Facilities Com­ the remediation needed in the Elm Colby, as well as a four-day out­ Flynn, stated that the applicant just to not build the project at all,” said “The Devils’ Tale,” a compilation of mittee Chairperson Alice Hunnicutt. Street lot cannot have a time frame door excursion. very recently received clearance from Maureen Rothfelder. She raised issue some of the best projects from WHS Rather than have the community put on it. “The responsible thing is for Kevin, a graduate of Westfield TV-I students. The show can be seen the Environmental Agency and that with no money going to the school the citizens to vote no.” High School, is the son of Mr. pay for something past its useful life, on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; the pile would be removed promptly. system from the PILOTs and the traf­ Jubb Corbett said that the town and Mrs. Mark Hobson of the board opted not to go ahead with Thursdays at 2 and 10 p.m,; Satur­ Mr. Wilt stated that he thought it fic problems that will be associated needs to “continue to grow and build” Westfield. the Edison project. days at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Sun­ would be in the best interest of the with the structure. and proclaimed himself the leader of Though the Edison project will not applicant if he always tried to run the days at 4 p.m, through September 26. be a part of the referendum, work Sharon Stockwell told the mayor Septuagenarians for Parking. station as “a good neighbor." and council that there are 1,920 chil­ may still be done on the field. First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana In other business the board ap­ dren attending school in the area of “It is my intent to see that we do said that the council has yet to agree proved twoadditions and two porches. the proposed garage. She said that the work at Edison,” said Dr. Foley. upon the parking model, and that he Owners of 548 Washington Street traffic study done earlier in the year Board member Richard Solomon feels some work needs to be done N o C o r b . . were granted permission to add a showed the intersection of East Broad mentioned the possibility of using with it. family room and a bedroom to their and Prospect Street as failed, and that “in-district resources” to work on the Mayor McDermott said that the existing house while owners, of 531 with the construction of a garage the council is remaining neutral on the field. Colonial Avenue were granted per­ Andrew Ricker, a Codding Road intersection of Prospect and Dudley project and just presenting the facts. Ves we hove the mission to erect two front porches, would drop from D to F. She said that, resident, addressed the board to ques­ He said that this is a “model” of the one with a pergola style roof. “traffic and safety issues should be a tion its decision to go ahead with a financials and “to me, it makes sense." Low Corb Mums Owners of 908 Carlton Road were top priority.” bond referendum for the projects at John Mancini said that the reason also granted permission to erect an Mayor McDermott said that school Kehler Stadium as opposed to seek­ the town has made its recent im­ & Pansies that addition, but only after they take down children and business people would provements in parking isbecause resi­ ing funds for additional parking at an inherited illegally installed porch WHS. not be in the area at the same time. dents like Sharon Stockwell, Ken everyone is that was 5 percent over the allowable Morgan O’Brien said that the tax­ Mr. Ricker told the board that in Sumner, Cory Mermer and Allen coverage. The owners stated that they payers are paying for the project in addition to witnessing students “car- Solomon “forced the issue.” talkin' about were unaware that their porch ex­ rising fees. surfing” on their street, residents have In other business, the council ap­ ceeded theallowablecoverage allowed Jim Baker said that the wait list for already found three used condoms proved the removal of a house at I by zoning laws and stated that they South Avenue is “much lower” than presumably deposited by students. Kirkview Circle, with Fourth Ward had not made any changes to the deck the residents originally thought. He Dr. Foley responded to Mr. Ricker’s Councilman Lawrence Goldman vot­ since they have moved in. They agreed said that the financial analysis only comments by saying that “if students ing no. Councilman Goldman said to remove it to allow the addition. works on assumptions. He also said that he is not opposed to the F l o w e r s are acting inappropriately, we’d like Finally, 12 cases were carried over to to intervene” that the council should direct parking deconstruction of the home, blit be die Monday, October 18 meeung, two enforcement personell to mark tires Board member Kimberly Rhodes cause the matter will be before the Its time to remove all of those high-carb at the request of the applicants. and prohibit meter feeding. He said noted that last fall the board approved a planning or zoning board in the fu­ The next meeting for the Board of that now the town is allowing em­ plan to deal with parking at WHS. The ture, it should be tabled. The pre­ Spring flowers th a t are just hanging on, Adjustment is scheduled for Mon­ ployees to meter feed while punish­ Westfield Town Council ultimately revolutionary home will be day, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. ing shoppers with parking tickets. and replace them with fresh beautiful fall voted down the plan, and no progress deconstructed and transported to Mr. Baker also said that if the mayor has been made on the issue since. Maine where it will be rebuilt. flowers. We have one of the areas largest had kept his campaign promise from Board member Arlene Gardner The council also approved the in­ 2000 of making a structure the last selections! called it “a real missed opportunity.” stallation of new cameras at the po­ Commercial alternative and implementing the The proposed plan would have given lice station. Cameras will also be Not only are Mums and Pansies low in parking principals, the parking prob­ the WHS administration the power to installed in Mindowaskin Park, and lems could have been solved. Carbs, they are also Fat Free, so you can repeal a student’s driving privileges if Vehicle Parking the police will be able to see the park Second Ward Councilman Rafael from the desk. he or she was found to he in violation — CONTINUED FROU PAGE 1 — do all your fall planting without any guilt .— He ac- of an agreed-upon behavioral code. restricted from 10 p m until b am Betancourt said mat MUlM't * The financial model is available at ccpi Mr. Baker s invitation lor cottee Dr. Foley urged residents in the In other business, it was an­ www.goleader.com/features. digging a lote for a Farioy or Mumf Why because “week after week you come WHS area to contact the police or the nounced that the borough has here and insult us.” He said that the not plant some fall bulbs a t the same high school if they see any inappro­ awarded Jenicar Builders paving mayor and council are volunteers, priate behavior occurring. improvements on Locust Avenue time! Two seasons with one hole. Wow! and he asked everyone in town to “We do appreciate that it is diffi­ and Mohawk Drive for the amount refrain from attacks. Track, Field Most plants are not for human cult,” he said. of $165,069.10. Town Administrator James Gildea Dr. Foley took time during the In addition, the company will be consumption and are better in the ground. said that the South Avenue lot is free meeting to make known his goals for also making paving improvements Renovations after 12 p.m., parking pay stations the 2004-2005 school year. They in­ on Orchard Road in the amount if c llu WIN $500! have been installed and there is better " " CONTINUED FROU PAGE I " clude increasing student and staff $229,119.05. management. “Yes, there’s a lot more Broad Street that originally sched­ Fall Hours access to technology, closing the stan­ Also, in other business, the govern­ work to do, but to say we failed at uled to be heard at Thursday evening’s dardized testing achievement gap of ing body announced the retirement of parking is inaccurate and mislead­ meeting be postponed to a special 7 days 9am-6pm disaggregated groups within the dis­ Bob Weakley from Mountainside’s ing.” meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oc­ trict and re-structuring the WHS Planning Board and Joe Carr from Jim Boyes said, “You tell us you’re tober 19, at 8 p.m. The applicant is Guidance Department among others. the Borough's Board of Health. insulted, but rolling out this plan at seeking permission to construct a Board Vice-President Ginny Leiz Members of the council and the mayor this late date is insulting to the tax­ three-story mixed- use building with ILLIAMS ECSURSERY expressed satisfaction with Dr. authorized the borough to participate in payers of the town.” He said that he is retail on the first floor, residential on & The Gift House Foley’s goals, saying, "They give us the leaf disposal program at the Union the second and third floors and en­ www.williani6-rturscry.com a lot of areas to focus on.” County Conservation Center. closed parking. 524 Springfield Ave The board will meet again next The next borough council meeting The next scheduled meeting for the Westfield * 908-232-4076 Tuesday to discuss the district’sevolv- will be held on Tuesday, September planning board is Monday, October ing technology plan. 21, at 8 p.m. 4, at 8 p.m.

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com T h e W e e k i n S p o r t s Pages 11-16 WCKERY GALLQES. E M 193 USDS, SCORES 2 TPs Raider Gridders Show Mercy In, 41-6, Win Over East Side

By DAVII) B. CORBIN The I -0 Raiders chewed up 302 yards we always do," said Lockery. "It was *«*•«• » n » > frr TV WnifitU Lmjet m t IX. Dan on the ground and 89 yanks in the air. the first time for me playing defense, Rarely does a 41-6 win indicate I-aForgeconnected forfiveof six passes so I was excited. We had juniors and mercy on the pan of the victors; how­ for 70 yards and one TD and Belford hit sophomores helping us on defense. ever, that was the case w hen the Scotch 3-of-4 for 19 yards. Pennella rushed 64 That was good. We all played to­ Plains-Fanwood High School foot­ yards on four carries, which included a gether as a team." ball team gave every member on its 49-yard TD run two minutes into the Linebackers Kevin Urban and roster an opportunity to see action in fourth quarter and Greg Brand carried DiNizo (one interception) led the its conquest of Newark East Side at 11 times for 39 yards. DiNizo had two Raider “Wild Dog" defense with Malcolm X. Shaba// Field in New­ receptions for 22 yards and a TD. full­ seven and six tackles, respectively. ark on September 10. back Anthony Curry hail one reception Senior Mare Fahiano made five tack­ In slightly more than two quarters of for 30 yards and Kyle Gates had a les, including an eight-yard sack, and play, senior halfback Lakiem Lockery reception for 18 yards. Curry had five tackles. Mat Blasi had amassed 193 yards on 16 carries, in­ East Side's only score came on a 55- a 42-yard TD interception. cluding a 22-yard touchdown (TD), a yard pass from Antonio Miranda to The Raider defense wasted little one-yard TD plunge and a 75-yard wide receiver Derek Miller with 1:30 time as Colin Weber intercepted quar­ gallop to the fis t Side 12-yard line to left in the third quarter. Miranda passed terback Miranda's pass and darted 47 set up senior Mike DiNizo's TD re­ for 121 yards - only 22 in the first half yards for the touchdown with just 1: 10 Davtd B Corbin tor Thw W— tlUrid Leetdat and Th» Thm§ ception from senior quarterback Dan - and the Red Raiders totaled only 47 off the clock. Mike Baumwoll con­ SPRINTING AROUND THE RIGHT FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Blue Devil halfbuck Turn DelDuca, No. 2, sprints around the right side and heads for a 19-yard touchdown against the Knights of Old Bridge. LaForge. From that point, the Raiders yards on the ground -19 in the first half. verted the first of his five points after went with their reserves and got a fine “Tonight, I just w anted to come out On the last play of the first quarter, the performance from backupquarterback an play my game. Do w hat I had to Raiders went up 14-0 w hen Lockery DELDUCA SCORES TOUCHDOWN ON 19-YARD SPRINT Dave Belford and backup running back do! We knew they weren't that tough, slanted 22 yards for a TD. Tom Pennella. but we still wanted to play hard like CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Old Bridge Gridders Slip By Blue Devils in Opener, 26-7

By DA VII) B. CO RBIN The Blue Devils' offense sputtered les and a sack, but many of the Blue Spft kllh Written fur The Westfield leader and The Times badly in the first half and was held to Devils found it difficult to bring down Missed tackles by the Blue Devil two yards on the ground and 33 yards the hard-running Hoemlein. defense mixed with crafty running by in the air. The second half was quite “We just have to tuckle better, work Knights quarterback John Hoemlein different as the Blue Devils put up 146 on it during practice. We are young. led to a, 26-7, Old Bridge victory rushing yards and 2 1 passing yards but We are a family. We are going to keep over the hosting Westfield High had promising scoring drives halted going,” said Dowling. School football team at Gary Kehler by an interception and some needless "It was pretty obvious. I guess," said Stadium on September 11. Senior penalties. DelDuca finished with 53 Blue Devil Head Coach Ed Tranchina halfback Tom DelDuca scored the yards rushing on nine carries and se­ of the missed tackles. "It's attributed to Blue Devils' sole touchdown (TD) on nior fullback Marc Dowling had 11 two things, their quarterback’s ability a 19-yard run in the third quarter. rushes for 33 yards and two receptions to break tackles and our had technique. Hoemlein was devastating to the for 18 yards. Senior quarterback Mike It seemed like the first half we were in Blue Devils on both sides of the ball. Patella completed seven of 13 passes a bog. It was the first game for a lot of Offensively, using his deceptive quar­ for 54 yards, with two interceptions. kids. We are only going to get better." terback option, he rumbled over would Junior halfback Andrew Shaffer rushed The Knights took just four plays be tacklers for 142 yards on 14 car­ 45 yards on five carries and senior and 1.42 to roll 84 yards their first TD ries. including TD runs of 43 and 36 tight end Bryan Power had two recep­ when running hack Bryant McCombs yards, respectively, in the second half. tions for 17 yards but had an 18-yard scored on a 58-yard rumble. Hoemlein Defensively. Hoemlein had a 40-yard reception nullified via penalty. scored his 40-yard punt return with ______David B. Corbin for The wrsttteld Leader and The Times TD punt return in the first half to give From his linebacker position, 6:58 left in the half. ROLLING TO A 75-YARD GAIN...Raider halfback Lakiem Lockery, No. 9, rolls breaks loose around the left side and the Knights a 13-0 lead and added a Dowling recorded 10 tackles and one In the second half, the Blue Devils’ dashes for a 75-yard gain that eventually led to a touchdown. The Raiders handily defeated Newark East Side, 41-6, at key momentum-changing intercep­ fumble recovery and sophomore offensive line came out cracking after Shabazz Field in Newark. tion early in the second half. tackle Santo Nardi recorded 11 tack­ CONTINUED ON PAOE l i Goods & Services You Need! *Aiw,i;U.r.vr%i v 4 r V r E L M S T R E E T irriga tion systems Kean Flooring SERVICE CENTER l n » B aaW Landscape Design H a rd w o o d F lo o r Complete Auto Repair lU ltK Year-Long Plantings SCRAPING - SANDING REPAIRS Foreign & Domestic QUATECH W H EL Lawn M aintenance REFINISHING - DECK CARE NJ State Inspection “Not All Irrigation Systems Are Alike." LANDSCAPING ratio W alk - Retaining Walls S TAINING - INSTALLATION Emission Repair Facility DON'T DELAY! Call For Your Maintenance Contract TODAY! • 1 0 % O F F • Tune-ups (i Batteries ADrip Systems • Lawn Sprinklers • Planting Beds “Dust Free • A/C Service UN “ How Hie Areas Best Looking Lawns Get That Way* Sanding Equipment " • Tires & Brakes Auto • Road Service Caro 908-791-1820 Center • NJ Landscape 908- 654-5296 TEL: <201 (955-1073 0 Annual Contracts for Start-Ups and Shut-Offs Pesticide Licit 97549A 138 Elm St • Westfield Contractors’Association 908-654-LAWN 1-888-47-FLOOJ? 9 0 8 - 2 3 2 - Guaranteed Immediate Response • Fully Licensed & Insured Badldor of Science • Ragas LWw^.IXstgn.Vtdntauna-.totifiedlandscape Deagno'.NY Botanical Uutfcns

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By FKKD LECOMTE can build from this.” back soon and go from there,” com­ Sim lath Wnnn ft* V* WnftftU U ai,r and IV T lm i Despite the fact that Delbarton held mented Breznitsky who also pointed Two quality high school boys soc­ a 21-4 advantage in shoes. Raider out that it was a pretty evenly played cer teams battled to a 0-0 tie in regu­ sophomore goalkeeper Bryan match throughout the first and sec­ lation; however, the Delbarton Green Meredith delivered a powerful per­ ond half and he did see very little Wave found success to get the ball formance including numerous unbe­ difference in the match-ups. although into the goal mouth with five minutes lievable saves. Meredith’s aggressive­ he felt his Raiders'could have had a remaining in the second overtime ness and quick reactions kept the few more balls on goal. period to earn a, 1 -0 victory over host Raiders’ den safe from lifting the “They had a toughi time dealing Scotch Pains-Fanwood in its season score. with Sean Young of course, our jun­ opener on September 10. Delbarton "He's going to be a big-time ior forward, and Terence Charles, stopper Will Lee, on a set up play, keeper." said Breznitsky. "1 don't our senior Tri-Captain sweeper and lofted a serve toward the right end know of very many keepers in the defender, did a great job,” said line to Mark Murphy, who drilled the winning shot off a scramble in front DAZZLING 1 HE BEARS...Blue Devil outside flanker Alison Bridgman, No. 21, controls the hall as she moves it down field of the net into the upper right comer. against Last Brunswick in the season opener in Westfield on September 11. “In overtime, a ball bounces around. Guys are trying to clear it. The kid (Murphy) gets in there, gets a foot on the hall and, 'boom,’ it’s in back of the E. Brunswick Bears Shut Out net. That's a tough loss against a quality opponent. It happens and what are you going to say," said Raider Head Coach Tom Breznitsky. "It's been a long time since we lost one on Blue Devil Soccer Girls, 2-0 opening day, but I rather lose one now than in November like we did last By FRED LKCOMTK Coach Katie Egan. “I had to move once more ripping a comer kick that year with Ramapo. Hopefully, we SpuuUh Wruim for The H mfUhJ Leader and Ihe hnu * her around to play outside, fullback was once again smothered. The East Brunswick High School and in the middle us stopper and she “I told the kids at half lime that they girls' soccer team found success twice did some excellent things out there had to keep winning the 50-50 balls. County High School to quiet the Westfield High School for us. Palatucci did a great job dis­ They really stepped up and did a nice girls. 2-0. in the season opener in tributing and helped us settle down job. They started playing to feet and Girls Soccer Results: Westfield on September 11. when we were panicking." controlled possession longer." SEPT EM B E R 10: Throughout the game, Blue Devil The Bears came out playing their Despite the Blue Devil pressure, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 11, junior outside flanker Alison style of game by using the long ball and the Bears regrouped and launched an Bayonne 1 Bridgman and senior midfielder Gio struck gold in the first half at the 13:36 attack that reaped dividends when Allie Hamblcton and Lisa Palatucci rose to the challenge for a mark when Kristie Lang positioned Blanar burned the Westfield net 22- Camarada netted two goals apiece strong game. Goalkeeper Lauren herself at the right spot and settled the yards out after taking a drop pass for the No. 20 Raiders. Sinnenberg was kept busy and suc­ ball in the net from six-yards out on from Shannon Mastrogiovanni, Governor Livingston 4, Rahway 0 ceeded at muk i ng several di v i ng saves. Casy Caruso's comer kick. "We played a little too much of Dana Ragonese flicked in two “Alison Bridgman is a phenomenal “Our goal during the first half was panic long ball to the comer today goals for the Highlanders while Fr*d K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times player and she really played her heart to win the 50-50 balls and play pos­ which is not what we're looking to Chrissie Sidie and Meredith Talbot KEEPING THE DEN SAFE...Sophomore goalkeeper Brian Meredith made out today," said first year varsity Head netted a goal each. several tremendous big-time saves against the Delbarton Green Wave. Despite his session on the ground." explained do,” said Palatucci. “We responded to heroic efforts, the Raiders fell, 1-0 in double O.T. coach Egan. “East Brunswick was what East Brunswick was doing in­ New Providence 7. Brearley 0 SPF Soccer Girls Tie quick on top and they liked to play a stead of playing our own game. For Tara Alberse and Megan Burke state at the high school level who are Breznitsky. “Our front line needs to Cranford Cougars, 1-1 lot of long balls while we wanted to the future, we have to learn from what each scored two goals for the Pio­ doing the job that he has done for us. do a better job up front on their leads stop the ball going through the air we did and work on it in practice. We neers. He literally took a goal away from The No. 20 Scotch Plains-Fanwood and passes,” and controlling it on the ground. need to settle down, play our game, Dayton 3, North Plainfield 1 them on a free kick and made another High School girls soccer team had to Brian Hessemer and forward Jerek Unfortunately, we did not come out which consists of two-feet quick Cristin Zavocki had two goals tremendous save near the end of the settle for a I - 1 tie with rival Cranford Cohen rose to the challenge and and execute.” passes and we'll be successful.” and an assist for the Bulldogs. first overtime period." in Cranford on September 13. Jesse played a strong game for the Raiders. The Blue Devils took Ihe attack to Egan added, “We were not playing SEPT EM B E R 13: The Raiders experienced disap­ Sapicnza scored the Raiders' goal off “For two freshman to come into a East Brunswick immediately in the with bur best defensive unit that nor­ Union 3, Elizabeth 0 pointment early in the match when a Kelly Rigano corner kick early in game with this high of an impact type second half, proceeded to dictate of­ mally would have out there. We made Jessica Ramirez had a goal and senior Tri-Captain and center Casey the game. of a game and with the intensity it fensive policy and added four more a lot of substitutions, which I don't two assists for the Farmers. Hoynes-O’Connor was sidelined with CougarGina Malangone tiedthe score possessed, they did a great job and shots bn goal. Senior Danni Fried, like to do because it ruins the flow of Oak Knoll 2, M orris Catholic 2 an injury. with 18 minutes remaining in regula­ that can only build from that particu­ playing the forward position attacked the game. In summary, I was happy Julie Kieman and Kelsey Quick “Casey is a guy we expect to come tion. Raider sophomore goalie Lauren lar type of an experience,” said from the top of the penalty box and the way the defense played. Yes, I'm scored for the OK Royals. in and be our field general. It’s unfor­ Mains made nine saves and Cougar Breznitsky. hammered a high shot toward the far disappointed we lost, but it is a good Brearley 11, Plainfield 0 tunate that this injury has been nag­ Danielle D’Amico made eight saves. After bouts with Cranford on Sep­ post, but Bear keeper Amanda Nagy way for us to le&m and see what we Loren Dotter netted three goals ging him. The guys who came in and tember 13 and Linden on September Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 0 0 0 1 made a brilliant deflecting save. Mo­ have. We just need to take this game and Alex Pederson had two goals played for him did a great job. Hope­ Cranford 0 1 0 0 0 15, the Raiders will host Ridge this ments later. Fried called on Nagy in stride and keep going.” and an assist for the Bears. fully, we'll get Hoynes-O'Connor Saturday, September 18, at 11 a.m.

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Bj DAVID B. CORBIN Sablonsky in the all-around with a total of 34.8. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Developing its young talent to add won the title, Cranford placed second Early in the second quarter. I axkery TD with 9:50 remaining in the game strength to its group of returning vet­ and the Blue Devils took third. broke loose down the left sideline for "I though we were sloppy early," erans appears to be the primary focus “1 see some young talent on the his 75-yard gallop to the 12 where said Raider Head Coach Steve of the Westfield High School gym­ team. 1 definitely think it's going to LaForge hit DiNizo in the endzonc Ciccotelli. "We talked about it a half­ nastics team and the long-term goal is be a growing year for us. but I have a for a TD. With 8:57 remaining in the time. I didn't think we did a consis­ to win the Union County title and lot of returning gymnasts who have half. Blast intercepted Miranda's pass tent job special learns, defense or place in the top-three in the sectional helped us to qualify well in counties and darted 42 yaitis for a TD to give offense. I think in the second half we tournament. and sectionals last year. I have a lot of the Raiders a 28-0 lead came out and put a nice drive to­ The Blue Devils must also rely on girls working on beam right now, so In the third quarter, the Raiders gether. We got every kid in the game, the talents of returning veterans, jun­ hopefully that may be a strong point. marched 55 yards on si* plays, culmi­ which is nice. There were some new ior Elizabeth Falzone and sophomore I hope they are going to add strength nated by Lockery’s one-yard plunge, kids in there that it was their first Claire Macdonald. Last year, to the team,” said Bryan, whose team upping the score to .35-0 After the night. There is going to be mistakes Macdonald was selected All-Union captains, seniors Christina Cordeiro Raiders entered its reserves. East Side’s hut we have to correct them. That’s County Second Team in all four events and Jessica Sussman are, “two very, Miller scored with his 55-yatd recep­ the coaches’ responsibility" (scoring 8.67 in vault, 8.43 on beam, very strong motivating determined tion. The Raiders added their final TD Sc. Pt.-Fmwood 14 14 7 6 41 8.415 on bars and 8.83 on floor). This gymnasts on the mat as well as off the Dudd a. curt* lo, n » D M M IU M .IM m . i w . when Pennella dashed 49 yards for the East Sid* 0 0 6 0 « RETURNING RAIDER SENIOR GYMNASTS... U st year, the Raiders won the season, Macdonald looks to be the mats." Blue Devils’ No. I performer in all of Union County title and four fine gymnasts have returned. Pictured, left to right, Of the young talent, freshman Julia are; Taylor Montagna, Katie Zaleski, Kate Breunlnger and Jackie Dejohn. the events. Valentin will add some strength to the “Both were starters from last year Blue Devils’ lineupaccordingtocoach and they will continue to start and do Bryan. all-around. Claire and Elizabeth will Should the team development go Raider Gymnasts Return be our people to watch for," said Head well, looking toward the end of the Coach Melissa Bryan, formerly season, Bryan said, ”1 would love to Greenwald. walk away with counties. I think my Last year, in the Union County girls have the determination and they Four Strong Seniors Tournament, Macdonald tied for third know what is needed to take counties. with D ayton/B rearley’s Andie They have to put 110 percent in.” By DAVID B. CORBIN 9.02, was UC Second Team on beam Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times at 8.59 and had a fine floor exercise Toppling the Scotch Plains- routine in the UCT to finish second. Fanwood High School gymnastics Nursing an injury, "Jackie has an team from its lofty status of being the elbow brace. She really hasn't been returning Union County (UC)Cham­ tumbling too hard yet but she is ex­ pions may he difficult for opponents pected to do well on the beam,” since the Raiders return three seniors Cerchio mentioned. i f who have received UC First Team Senior Taylor Montagna, who had honors and one who has received UC fine routines across the board in the Second Team honors. UCT last year, w as Second Team All- Last year, senior Katie Zaleski made UC in vault at 8.67, floor at 8.89 and M -1 the UC First Team on beam with a David B. Corbin for Tha Waatflald Laadar and Tha Tlmaa bars at 8.52. 9.03 and the bars at 8.77 and UC INTERCEPTING FOR A TD...Raider Mat Blasi snuRs an interception on the 'Taylor is basically the cheerleader East Side 42-yard line and returns it for a touchdow n. Second Team in vault at 8.57. In the of the team. She gets everybody up county tournament, Zaleski managed and moving. She gets them all fired to share top honors on the balance up,” said Cerchio. beam with Cranford Cougar standout Sophomore Laurel Devlin is ex­ Bridget Murphy, each scoring a 9.2. pected to compete in the all-around She also finished fifth in the all-around events and the Raiders also have four with a total of 34.55. freshmen who will lie contributing in “She’s very dedicated, always fo­ single events. "She’s getting her rou­ 5 i f f ' cused on tasks, getting everybody on tines all cleaned up and ready," said track, commented Raider first-year Cerchio of Devlin. Head Coach Lisa Cerchio. Aware of their status of being David B. Corbin for Tha Westfield Leader and The Times Senior Kale Breuninger was First MIX OF YOUTH AND VETERANS...The Blue Devil gymnastics team has a county champs and the pressure that good mix of youth and veteran performers this season and hope that it will pay off Team All-UC last year in vault at 8.85. may come with it, coach Cerchio in a successful season. “She’s been practicing real hard. pointed out, "I don’t want them to On the bars, she's there all the time think that they have to win the coun­ practicing some new moves,” said ties to be successful. As long as they Cerchio. go out there and do their best and their Making Your Biggest Investment... Zaleski and Breuninger are ex­ scores are a little better than their pected to compete in every event this personal best, I will be very happy.” year. The Raiders will open their season Your Best! Last year, senior Jackie DeJohn at home against Somerville on Thurs­ made All-UC First Team on floor at day, September 23. 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Additionally, Fried- The team will compete in the Se­ lander recently finished second in the nior World Scries Championship in Senior Softball World Series, Eastern Las Vegas in late September and will Regional Tournament in Syracuse, NY. end their season in Fort Meyer's, 1 ■Hjj ’""'''-"-x Frank Pepe of Westfield, who plays Florida, in November. for Comcast, a perennial top con­ Anyone who will be 50 years old tender in Union County (UC) and during 2005 and is interested in play­ , ■ „ , ...j - State Senior Softball, is Friedlander's ing Senior Softball can contact Frank m i P**" Captain and General Manager, Be­ Pepe at pepe2 (trcomcast.net. On Oc­ FIREFIGHTER SWIM CHAMP...Mountainsidefirefighter William McMeekan, D*vtd B CodMn to r Tf» H W f l M l — d o r a n d Tha Tkn— BASHING T il KOI G il Till LINE...Blue Devil fullback Mare Dowling. No. 33, sides Pepe, other Comcast members tober 8 and 9, Friedlander's will be Jr. recently won several medals In Ihe swimming competition of the 8th World had great second efforts while blasting through the Knights' line. who play on the National Senior Cir­ sponsoring a Senior Tournament at Firefighter Games held In Sheffield. England. cuit with Friedlander’s arc Tom Memorial Fields in Linden for I6 ”A" Stranetro and Al Betau of Scotch and "B" teams from around the State. Plains, Bill Reichle from Linden, Bill McMeekan Captures Gold Angelo Corbo of Glen Ridge and Scotch Hills Women Old Bridge Gridders Slip By Brian Williams of Edison. Also, from the UC league arc Ed Kushner (Lin­ Tell Golf Results: In World Firefighter Games den), Ron Ivory and Al Fiegenbaum Blue Devils in Opener, 26-7 A spokeswoman for the Scotch Mountainside firefighter William from track and field to arm wrestling (South Plainfield) and Harry Streep McMeekan. Jr. recently won several and bodybuilding as well as coHrmuco n o n p a o i i i Hills Women's Golf Association of (Elizabeth). medals in the swimming competition firefighting related events. "This was a true team victory, many Scotch Plains announced the results the kickoff, opened holes and seuled of the 8th World Firefighter Games "it was a wonderful experience," ing back with a 5 1 -yard scoring drive, of us have been fighting injuries of the 100% Handicap (Club Cham­ on ihe Knights' 21-yard line with a held in Sheffield, England. said McMeekan. "Very few athletic which included a nine-yard reception throughout the yeur and we played pionship Round 2 of 5) held August first-ami-10, with the help of u 25-yard A former Westfield High School competitions remain clearly focused by Power, a 15-yard keeper by Patella undermanned in the majority of the 24, Round 3 held August 31 and gain by DelDuca. Unfortunately for sw immer and Union County record on participation and sportsmanship and DelDuca's 19-yard TD run. sup­ toumaments.These guys are true com­ Round 4 held September 7. the Blue Devils, Hoemlein intercepted ROUND 1 FLIGHT A: holder, McMeekan was a member of instead of victory. The World ported by guards Mike Finne and Di­ petitors who sucked it up to win the Patella's pass, stopping the drive. Low Gross: Joanne Voct/Allce Kehler/ the gold medal winning medley relay Firefighter Games manage to do this, ego Betancourt, around the right side­ whole thing." said Pepe. “We have The Knights' offense stalled on three Charissn Szenyl 46 team as well as the bronze medal making them unique among interna­ line with 5:09 left in the third quarter. great team chemistry. The result is Low Net: Kehler 29 downs and the Blue Devilscamccharg- freestyle relay team. McMeekan also tional sporting events.” Paul Goldweitz nailed the point after outstanding play in an environment Second: Vocl 31 Third: Margaret Hlckey/Szenyi 34 took bronze in the 50-meter breast­ The games also serve to raise money to tighten the score to 13-7. where everyone has fun. All we need Devil Net Girls Blank "Both guards. Mike and Diego, FLIGHT B: stroke, finished fourth in the 100- for an assortment of fire service chari­ now is to find a Chiropractor willing Low Gross: Carol Katz 50 ties and act as a forum for discussing gave great lead blocks. Once 1 got the Low Net: Katz 31 meter breaststroke and touched eighth Raiders in Tennis, 5-0 good blocks, I was just gone," Second: Ronnie Buob/Pat Herring 34 in the 50 freestyle. various firefighting tactics and tech­ The Westfield High School girls DclDuca explained. "After that play, UC High School FLIGHT C: Swimming was one of more than niques used throughout the world. tennis team made a clean sweep by we showed that we had some spark Low Gross: Jean Peterson 53 60 sporting events that comprised the The 9th World Firefighter Games Low Net: Dorothy Rastelll 25 are scheduled to take place in Hong heating Scotch Plains-Fan wood. 5-0. and we knew we could put it all Football Results: Second: Peterson 29 games, an international competition in Westfield on September 13. together. Once we put it all together, Third: Jo Miller 30 designed to encourage athletic par­ Kong in February 2006. First singles: Nikki Reich d. Carly Hines, we should do a lot better" Governor Livingston 30, Newark Low Putts: Mary Pearsall ticipation among firefighters as well 6-0. 6-1 Hoemlein pul the Knights ahead, Central 0 Chip-In: Susan Schwarz No. 1. Arlene as foster friendship and camaraderie Blue Thunder Takes Second singles: Michelle Morawski d. LaTourette No. 5, Buob/Vocl No. 9 among fire service personnel from 19-7, with his 43-yard TD run with Chris Bergeski had a 75-yard TD Birdie: Vocl No. 9 Third in Tournament Shannon Gomes, 6-0, 6-4 2:12 left in the third quarter then added punt return, a 15-yard TD run and a ROUND 2 FLIGHT A: around the globe. During the Third singles: Lisa Aliche d. Katie The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U14 Devlin, 6-1, 6-1 the clincher with his 36-yard TD ntn 33-yard field goal for the Highlanders. Low Gross: Charleen Szenyl 42 weeklong games more than 4,000 with 7:02 remaining in the game. Low Net: Szenyl 30 firefighters from over 40 countries boys' soccer team initiated its fall First doubles: Lane Maloney and Jes­ Newark Central 0 0 0 0 0 Second: Alice Kehler 32 sica Bender d. Kara Hurley and Lisa Gov. Livingston 14 6 10 0 30 participated in competition ranging campaign by displaying solid team Katz, 6-0, 6-3 Old Bridge 7 6 6 7 26 Third: Chris Haight 33 discipline yielding a third place fin­ Second doubles: Kim Morawski and Westfield 0 0 7 0 7 Linden 9, Plainfield 3 FLIGHT B: Low Gross: Fll Scuderl 49 Hall to Play Volleyball ish in the Randolph Township Labor Rachel Louie d. Karina Gotliboym and Rooks Crawford had a one-yard Courtney Burke. 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 Low Net: Scuderl 30 Day Tournament. Local High School TD run and Alberto Diez kicked a 19- Second: Kathy S|onell/Caro! Katz 33 For Susquehanna Univ. The Blue Thunder tied Kinnelon, 2- yard field goal for Linden. James FLIGHT C: Former Westfield High School PUBLIC NOTICE Boys Soccer Results: Low Gross: Jo Miller 55 2, in the first contest with scores by Felton kicked a 3 1 -yard field goal for graduate Sophie Hall, a freshman at Marc Fusillo and Greg Bencivengo as NOTICE TO CREDITORS Low Net: Miller 30 SEPTEMBER 13: Ihe Cardinals. Second: Maty Hughes/Dorothy Rastelll 31 Susquehanna University in Pennsyl­ defensemen Denzel Amankwah and Linden 1, Westfield 0 Estate of ELVIRA SALERNO A/K/A Plainfield 3 0 0 0 Low Putts: Delores Jennlngs/Hughes/ vania, will handle the setter position Dan Rodriquez kept the Kinnelon strik­ VERA SALERNO. Deceased Tiger Tim DosSantos scored Halght/Kehler Linden 0 3 6 0 for the Crusader girls volleyball team. ers at bay throughout the second half. Pursuant to the order of James S. w ith nine minutes remaining. Jeff Chip-in: Kehler No. 2, Jennings No. 4 LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, Filizaheth 32, Shabazz 7 In her senior year at Westfield High in the 3 -1 victory over the Ridge Greenlaw made 11 saves for 0-1-1 ROUND 3 FLIGHT A: made on the 10TH day of SEPTEMBER, Kahitn Sturgis had TD runs of 21 Low Gross: Carole Nichols 44 School. Hall wasaFirst-Team All-Group Raiders, SPF went up 1 -0 on Danny Westfield. A.D. 2004, upon the application of the and 15 yards for the 1-0 Minutemen. Low Net: Nichols 32 4 and a Third-Team All-State selection. Gore’s penalty kick late in the first undersigned, as EXECUTOR of the es­ Scotch Plains-Fanwood 4, Second: Elsie Blanchette/Chrlstlne half. Dan Muerer scored early in the tate of said deceased, notice is hereby Cranford 0 Shabazz 0070 7 Haight 34 given to the creditors of said deceased to WTA Mixed Doubles second half and Bencivengo nailed Sean McNelis ands Sean Young Elizabeth 8 6 12 6 32 FLIGHT B: exhibit to the subscriber under oath or Low Gross: Mary Kay Danskln 48 his second goal of the day to ice the each netted a goal and an assist for affirmation their claims and demands FH Blue Devils Blank Low Net: Danskln 29 Tennis Ladder Told: contest. Defensively, midfielderColin against the estate of $aid deceased within the Raiders and keeper Bryan Second: Jane Laustsen 30 FINAL STANDINGS: Grimm and fullbacks Mark Koransky six months from the date of said order. Meredith made two saves. Mount St. Mary, 4-0 Third: Janice Lawyer 32 ALFRED R. BOZZO 1. Alejandro/Lucila Vollbrechthausen (9) and Mike Roth diffused much of the Elizabeth 3, Union I FLIGHT C: EXECUTOR The 1 -0 Westfield High School field Low Gross: Olga Rose 57 2. Monica/Michael Morin (8) Ridge attack. Luis Max Irigoyen scored two 3. Amanda/Warren Frlss (6) ATTORNEYS hockey team routed Mount St. Mary. Low Net: Dolores Veghte 30 Sunday’s games against Randolph BUTTERMORE & ATTENASIO goals for the Minutemen. Second: Rose 31 4. Hilary Abramowitz/Jon Elsenberg (6) 4-0. in Westfield on September 13. 5. Nancy/Rich Freundlich (5) and Long Valley ended, 0-0, as goal­ 445 EAST BROAD STREET Kearny 2, Plainfield 1 Third: Dorothy Rastelll 32 P.O. BOX 2189 Lauren Purdy flicked in two goals 6. JoAnn/Steven Purdy(2) keeper Andrew Smith recorded 12 Jonathan Buitriago scored for Low Putts: Haight 14 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07091 Mount’s Nikki Bruder made four Chlp-ln: Llnnea Rhodes No. 8 7. Paul Darmanln/Ly/Lyn MyerMyers (3) saves and the Blue Thunder defense 1 T - 9/16/04, The Times Fee: $19,89 the 0-1 Cardinals. slops. Birdie: Marjorie Ruff No. 8 8. Steve Lee/Julle Tarr (D(1) 9. Chris/Maria Elena Whelan (1) twarted every offensive charge.

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Quarter­ swept around offensive linemen Alex back Nathan Mitchell completed a 16- Williams and Alex McHugh for a 42- yard pass to wide receiver Jackson yard gain. Two plays later, running O’Leary. Pass attempt to wide outs back Paul Werner dashed six yards Zachary Choder. Jake Harris and Colin „ ______DM • Cort*, to. Tto Ladder end Tire Timer between linemen Richard Flctchcrand Barber fell short. ST. BARTS SOT I BALL LEAGUE CHAMPS. ..Angel* Division chumps St. Chris Albanesc for the score. The ex­ Kiliun defeated St. Anne, 7-4. for the overall St. Barfv Softball League litle on tra point failed. ______PUBLIC NOTICE______G ETTING OFF A GOOD PI NT..-Westfield PAL “C" team punter Tim Donovan. Labor Day. SI. Kiliun team players were: Rob Stratton. Lou Balestriere, Al No. K5, gets off a good pool. Donovan's punts for the day were 45+ yards giving Westfield's defense shutdown TOWNSHIP OP SCOTCH PLAINS LaRezzu. John Gordon. Harry Semple. Paul Raphael. Stan Lesnlewski, Mare Scotch Plains all day. allowing only W estfield excellent placement in its, 11-0. victory over host Scotch Plains. Reisberg, Howie Blalos. Floyd Roberts. Bill Reillv, Tom Henderson and Mike NOTICE OF PENDING BOND Miehalisin. 56 yards rushing. Linebackers Ryan ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Elliot, Michael Kalimtzis and Frankie The bond ordinance the summary terms Scallera delivered crushing tackles late of which are included herein, was intro­ SPF ‘B’ Team Starts Strong, in the second half. Safeties Justin duced and passed upon first reading at a Ricardo. Austin Slifer and linebacker meeting of the Township Council of the Ryan Bohrod had several open field Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union. State of New Jersey, on Septem­ Beats Westfield PAL, 14-0 tackles. The defensive line, anchored ber 14, 2004 It will be further considered by tackles Anthony Amatucci and for final passage, after public hearing The Scotch Pluns Fanwoud (SPF) hv running back Denzel Clark. The Michael Carlino. pressured the Scotch thereon, at a meeting of the Township "B” PAL loothall team started its Subur­ key play on the drive was a 14-yard Plains quarterbacks on every play. Will Council to be held at its meeting room in ban Youth Football League with a con­ pass by quarterback Kevin Yeager to the Township Hall, 430 Park Avenue Scotch Plains. New Jersey, on September vincing. 14-0. v ictory over Westfield. A.J. Dlugosz on fourth-and-six to PUBLIC NOTICE 28, 2004 at 8 00 P M During the week On Westfield's opening possession, keep the drive alive. prior to and up to and including the date of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SPFdefensive lineman Ricky Shevlin In the second half, SPF running such meeting copies of the full ordinance recovered a fumble that gave SPF back Donovan Garrett took the PLANNING BOARD will be available at no cost and during Notice is hereby given that the PLAN­ regular business hours, at the Clerk's of­ good field position at the Westfield handoff and started up the middle, cut NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF fice for the members of the general public 35-yard line. SPF convened that turn­ to his left, and outran the defense for FANWOOD after public hearing on Au­ who shall request the same. The sum­ over into a five-yard touchdown run a 51 -yard touchdown run. Mike Ridge gust 25. 2004 granted approval to Paul & mary of the terms of such tiond ordinance ran the ball in for the extra point to Lynn Kraus tor a driveway widening on the follows: PUBLIC NOTICE property at 3 Lois Place, Fanwood, New complete the scoring. Jersey being Block 45, Lot 1. TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The SPF defense was strong Documents pertaining to this applica­ TO AUTHORIZE THIE PROVI­ ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT throughout the game, limiting SION OF PROFESSIONAL tion are available for public inspection at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Westfieldtoonlytwofirst downs. Line­ 0.vtd B Corbin (or pia Weattlald Leader and The Timer SERVICES IN CONNECTION Borough Hall during normal business WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. 2004 SAINTS DIVISIQN CHAMPS...St. Anne won the Saints Division of the St. Bart's WITH VARIOUS BUILDING men Michael Lauricella, Shevlin, Rich hours at 7:30 p.m. m the Municipal Building. 430 Softball League. St. Anne team players were: Boh Klml, Mike Stiller, Rick IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND Murray. Mitchell McNamara, Gary Paul 8. Lynn Kraus Park Avenue. Scotch Plains. New Jersey, Wustefeld. Nick DiNi/u, Joe Matusku. Bill IVKustuchio, Dan Margolis, Paul FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF 3 Lois Place the Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjust­ Binkiewicz, linebackers John Max­ Naldony. Tony Giannaci, Joe McEvoy. Jim Killeen. Ken Larson, Jack Ley, Sieve SCOTCH PLAINS. IN THE Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 ment will hold a Special Meeting to con­ well. Chucky Oliver, Ridge, Dlugosz 1 T 9.T6/04, The Times Fee: S15.81 COUNTY OF UNION, STATE Morano and Ron Dell’rete. sider the continuation of the following OF NEW JERSEY,TO APPRO- and defensive backs Mickey Baliatico. appeal PRIATE THE SUM OF Javen Haw kins and Doran Nelson led $175,000 TO PAY THE COST Richard Schoenwalder for the follow­ the SPF defense. Baliatico ended one THEREOF, TO MAKE A ing Variances and Site Plan Approval for Westfield drive with an interception. DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU­ the construction of a 1.800 square-foot, THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF one-story storage building for plumbing Commenting on the opening day win. C oldwell Banker BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH and heating supplies at the property lo­ Head Coach Russ Yeager said. “Our APPROPRIATION AND TO cated at 1811 Route 22 West (Block 804, boys played well. It was a hard fought PROVIDE FOR THIE ISSU­ Lot 1), Scotch Plains win against a good Westfield team.” Experience, T rust, Reliability Service ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA­ Use Variance from Section 23-3.11 of TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA­ the Zoning Ordinance whereby storage TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF buildings are prohibited as primary uses in PUBLIC NOTICE SUCH BONDS. the B-2 Zone Bulk Variance from Section 23-2.3 of TOWN OF WESTFIELD Purpose(s): Professional services (in­ the Zoning Ordinance whereby “no off- PLANNING BOARD cluding, but not limited to, architectural street parking shall be located within a and engineering services) in connection Notice is hereby given that the Westfield required front-yard area in any zone;” pro­ with roofing. HVAC and other improve­ Planning Board at Us meeting on Thurs­ posed: six (6) parking spaces in front-yard ments to be undertaken to various public day September 9, 2004 memorialized the area; and buildings (including, but not limited to, the following Board action taken August 2, Bulk Variance from Section 23-2.2 of Township Hall, the Public Library and the 2004: the Zoning Ordinance whereby “no struc­ Department of Public Property and Recre­ ture shall be built within 50 feet of a stream 04-14 B&G PROPERTIES, 231 ation Department facility) in, by and for the BENSON PLACE, BLOCK 3506, Township. b e d p ro p o s e d : ten (10) feet away from the stream encroachment line and thirty- LOT 47, SEEKING MINOR SUB­ Appropriation: $175,000 five (35) feet from the Green Brook. DIVISION APPROVAL WITH NO Bonds/Notes Authorized: $166,600 VARIANCES. APPLICANT All interested persons may be present Grants (If any) Appropriated: -0- SEEKS TO CREATE TWO NEW and be heard. Section 20 Costs: $175,000 BUILDING LOTS (47.01 & 47.02), The file pertaining to this application is in Useful Life: 15 years FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust­ LOT. APPLICANT SEEKS TO This Notice is published pursuant to ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch DEMOLISH EXISTING HOUSE N.J.S.A 40A;2-17. Plains, and is available for public inspec­ AND GARAGE, CONSTRUCT A Barbara Riepe tion during regular office hours. NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON Township Clerk Linda M. Lies EACH OF THE NEW LOTS. - Township of Scotch Plains Secretary to the Approved with conditions. County of Union Zoning Board of Adjustment Kenneth B. Marsh State oil New Jersey Township of Scotch Plains Secretary 1 T - 9/16/04, The Times Fee: $59.67 1 T - 9/16/04, The Times Fee: $38,76 1 T - 9/16/04, The Leader Fee: $21,93

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CBXM CoWtw.il BuiVei Reil [ late Corporation Coldwell Banker* t» a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Housing Company Equal Housing Opportunity 908-2 A W atowjwo Communications, Inc. Pumjcation JEljr IHretfnclh Irm 'irr and The Scotch Plaint - Fan wood TIMES Thunday, September 16, 2004 NAMI Union County Overlook Hospital to Hold Seeks Walk Participants Latino Family Health Day AREA - The National Alliance for support of their participation in the SUMMIT —- On Sunday, Sep­ the Mentally III (NAMI), Union blood pressure, blood glucose and walk. tember 19, from 2 to 5 p.m.. Over­ County Chapter, will be walking on bone density. Additionally, infor­ Check donations may he made out look Hospital will host its third an­ mation will be provided on nutri­ Sunday, October 10, as part of a coasl- to: NAMI New Jersey (with a nota­ to-coast event, rain or shine. nual "Latino Family Health Day." tion, cancer clinical trials, and other tion on the memo portion of your presented in Spanish, at Overlook support services. Area residents are cordially invited check, to "Please credit NAMI Union to participate in the Walk, or simply Hospital's Wallace Auditorium. The Local organizations, such as the County") and mailed to Sandra Pow­ hospital is located at 99 Beauvoir watch from the sidelines. This sec­ Summit YMCA. the Connection for ers, 2 Ramsgate Road. Cranford. New Avenue in Summit. Women and Families, Red Cross. ond annual Walk will be held at Lib­ Jersey 07016. erty State Park in Jersey City. There This year’s event will have a strong United Way. and the Boy Scouts of For more information, please call focus onchildrcn's health. Dr. Evelyn America will present information will be ample parking, refreshments Ms. Powers at (908) 272-8049. and music. Montalvo, a physician in pediatric regarding their organizations. Dis­ pulmonology with Overlook Hospi­ Total distance walked will be two plays from Lalin-American consu­ miles, however, walkers may walk Union County St. Pat’s tal. will speak about general health lates will also be available. shorter distances. Others may choose issues and asthma in children Overlook Hospital volunteers to just sit and watch. Parade Committee Sets Dr. Eric MuAoz, a trauma sur­ w ho speak both English and Span­ geon with the University of Medi­ All walkers must register; there is 3rd Annual Golf Outing ish will provide supervised activi­ cine and Dentistry of New Jersey- ties for children while parents at­ no fee. Registration time is from 11 COUNTY - The Union County a.m. to I p.m. Opening ceremonies New Jersey Medical School, will tend lectures. St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee give the opening comments. Refreshments will be offered. run from 1 to 1:30 p.m. with the walk will hold its Third Annual Golf beginning at 1.30 p.m. An assemblyman (R-21), Dr. Registration is free, but required. Fundraiser at Hvatt HillsGolfCourse Munoz served on the Summit Com­ Proceeds from the walk will be REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN...On September II, five For more information or to register, on Raritan Road in Clark on Mon­ Westfield Firefighters and one Westfield Police Officer participated In the mon Council from 1996 to 2001. used to support NAMI's mission: to please call (8(H)) 247-9580 (En­ day. October 4. from 10 a.m. to 8 Fallen Heroes 5k Memorial Run in remembrance of the fallen firefighters and He has also served on General As­ support, educate and advocate for glish) or (908)522-4662 (Spanish). p.m. to raise funds for St. Patrick's police officers who lost their lives in the September II, 2001 attacks on World sembly Committees for Family, those with severe mental illness. Day Parade expenses. Trade Center in New York City. Pictured, left to right, are: Deputy Chief Daniel Women and Children’s Services and “Freedom from Stigma" is this year's Admission for golf and dinner is Kelly, Firefighter Kevin McCormack. Firefighter John McCormack, Captain Health and Human Services. See it all on the Web! theme. NAMI strives to eliminate the Michael Brennan. Lieutenant Timothy Brennan. Wcslflcld Police Officer An­ $175 per person. Dinner only is $75 Overlook Hospital will provide pervasive stigma surrounding mental per person. thony Vaslano. and retired Westfield Fire Lieutenant Michael Giordano. www.goleader.com Lieutenant Timothy Brennan finished third for the firefighters division. free screenings for cholesterol. illness. For more information, please call Walkers who wish to may raise Stephen Gallagher at (908) 413- money from family and friends in 2122. Four Generations in Westfield

Taylor & Love, Inc. Realtors 436 South Avenue. Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 654-6666 • (800) 222-0507 http://arsdata.com/c21tl

Let charm surround you in this delightful four bedroom Westfield Colo­ nial. Lovingly maintained, the home boasts numerous updates and ar­ chitectural details that sene to enhance the attraction o f this w onderful home. The floor plan is ideal fo r casual living and elegant entertain­ ing... spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining room, cozy den, updated eat-in kitchen, and more. Just moments from town, schools and New York City transportation... Presented for $648,500. T am ath a Jennifer Carmen Diane Hamill C ostello Love Imgrund Cassitta

2004 PACESETTER GOLD AW ARD WINNERS Century 21 Real Estate Corporatation has presented Tamatha Hamill Costello. Jennifer Love. Judy llell, Carmen Imprund and Diane Cassitta with the 2004 Pacesetter Gold Award for outstanding Sales Achievement and Performance for January’ through June o f2004. Roger Love, Broker of Century 21 Taylor & Love, Inc. congratulates them for this high achievement.

Embraced hi a velvety swath of foliage, this 1V< stfteld \h tonati unfold­ ing its elmrm like the pages o f a fairy-tale, The store begins with a wrap­ Judy Bell, Jerry' Bonnetti, Tamatha Hamill-Costello, Diane Cassitta, Frances Comstock, Janet DeFiore, around porch & continues inside with high & beamed ceilings, moldings. Barbara Doherty, Carmen Imgrund, William Jordan, Paula Long, Jennifer Love, Roger Love, Kimberly McGowan, & hardwood floors. The cordial living room & formal dining room dis­ Stephanie Mizejewski, William Moffitt, Glenn Mortimer, Herbert Otto, George Rogers, Karen Roman, Janet Sonntag, play beautiful colonial details. The 2nd & Jr cl floors offer gracious pri­ vate spaces. A marvelous fenced yard, accessed via a sliding glass door Lauren Stravach, Diana Taylor, Miriam Tedesco, Louis Vanacore, Loretta Wilson and Kristine Zimmermann & convenient location, close to town, transportation & schools, enhance this beguiling home. Presented fo r $545,000.

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The hip roof extended boxed eaves & cornices identify this distinguished Westfield home as a marvelous example of the Foursquare style o f building,, one o f the few indigenous American styles o f architecture, Designed to harmonize with the surrounding topogrophy. this orrhifernm d mode disphm a hvintty mSt integrity thSI brings an atmosphere of seremiv 402 Sandford Avenue, Westfield Equally as innovative, the interior flows with the spaciousness o f the popular Queen Anne style, embellished with geo­ metric natural wood trim such as box beam ceilings & framing around doorways and windows. A refined sense of sym­ metry is apparent in the exquisite living room with impressive brick fireplace & the formal dining room graced with a Meticulously maintained 5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Split with row of tall windows. Distinct right angles give the family room & modern kitchen a marvelous rhythm. This style of or­ many recent updates boasts Family Room off Kitchen, ganic architecture reflects the interdependence of man & nature & is displayed by the magnificent specimen plantings, Playroom or office with separate entrance on grade level 1.43 acres o f rolling lawns <& towering trees, in particular the Cryptomerias that dramatically soar towards the sky. in Jefferson School District. Recent improvements include kitchen with corian counters, sub-zero Refrigerator, Pella For additional information or your private tour call. Windows, vinyl siding, furnace, CAC, deck, brick paver Joyce Tavlor, Sales Associate patio, new professional landscaping and many more. 908-233-6417, Direct Dial MARGARET MAGUIRE NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2003 Realtor Associate DIRECT UNE: 908-301-2049 CELT: 908-377-5327 B U R Q d O R ff NJAR Circle of Excellence 1987-2003 ' realtors’ ’ ERA i CaMwtfi Banker* <« a repslend Irmdnrnub o f Caidu.eS lUikrr Iqmd Housing Opgortumrv Onmed and Operated M SKI I* Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue, West • 908-233-0065 i t is, TIMES A W aTCHUNC COMMUNICATIONS, It*. PVlWK ATKJN People For Animals Lists Kean University Reveals Weekend Pet Adoptions Homecoming Activities AREA — People for Animals Quincy is neutered, has tested nega­ UNION - Kean University will Tailgate picnics will begin in the will sponsor pet adoption events tive for F1V and feline leukemia, host Homecoming 2004 on Friday. Administration Building Visitors this Saturday and Sunday, Septem­ and is current with his vaccinations. October 8, and Saturday. October 9. Parking Lot at II a m. The Alumni ber 18 and 19, at two PETsMART Dog adoptions will take place on at the university's main campus, lo­ Hospitality Tent will provide refresh­ stores. Sunday from 10:30a.m. lo3p.m. in cated at 1000 Morris Avenue in ments and gifts for alumni, and the Cat and kitten adoptions will be the main parking lot of Nomahegan Union. bookstore will he open with Kean held both days from noon to 4 p.m. Park in Cranfoid. In the event of Events will also be held at Kean University and alumni-crested items at the PETsMART stores in the rain, it will he moved to the University's Campus at 215 North for sale. Bridgewater Promenade Mall. Routt Bridgewater PETsMART store. Avenue in Hillside. For more information, please call 28 at Route 287. and in the Watchung For information about adoption The Kean University Alumni As­ the Office of Alumni Affairs at (908) Square Mall. 1515 Route 22 or foster care, please call (908) 964- sociation invites fellow alumni, as 737-ALUM (2586) or call toll-free Among the prospective adoptees 6887, extension no. 306 for dogs well as students, faculty, adminis­ at (888) 737-ALUM. will be “Quincy." a one-year-old, and extension no. 307 for cats. Fos­ trators. staff and friends to join the large, gray tabby cat. He is de­ ter homes are desperately needed university-wide celebration. NJAWBO to Donate scribed as friendly to people but so People for Animals can help more This year's activities will incor­ one who prefers to be an only pet. pets. porate a “Circus Carnival: Kean $1,000 to UCARC Spectacular" theme and will include AREA - The New Jersey Associa­ a number of sporting events, tailgate tion of Women Business Owners RI BBING TENNIS ELBOWS...While out on the campaign trail. Freeholder picnics and a post-game party. (NJAWBO), Union County Chapter Hye-Young Choi candidate Joe Henna, lefl, got to meet his tennis idol. Martina Navratilova, while The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. campaigning at the Garwood Family Fair on September 12. will hold its monthly meeting Tues­ • I Realtor in theWntfitld Office 1994-2003 with a pep rally, featuring a fire­ NJAR Circle of Excellence Salts Award day, September 28. at L' Affaire 1099 Gold. 1987-2001. Platinum, 2002 2003 works display and giveaways, at Route 22 East. Mounlainside. V»«ii me at my website Kean University Alumni Stadium, Ms. Suzanne Clare. Executive Di­ www,Realtor coot Westfield. Repetition Stents while the volleyball team squares rector of the Gateway Tourism Coun­ www cokjwrllkankertTwwrs uim /firr voung chm off against John Jay College in cil for the State of New Jersey will em ail hyt-youngh^Mt net Bowling league This 12-week structor NJ Workshop for the Arts. Canto*1 Hyr Yamf f iw foJoy fat the Prefect Homo! D'Angola Gymnasium. speak on ‘Tourism, What is it. What program begins September 27 on Fee: $I45/class. On Saturday, Nathan Weiss Gradu­ Does l( Mean for a Community, Re­ Monday afternoons at 3:50 p.m. at Soccer Squirts: Tuesdays start­ ate College will host the second an­ gion or State." l .inden Lanes for ages five to 14. Cost ing September 14 and ending Octo­ nual Scholarship 5K Race/Walk at The program also includes a kick­ is $6/week payable at the lanes. ber 26. Class times: 10 to 11 a.m.or 9:30 a.m. Registration will begin at off to our membership drive, installa­ Consignment T icket Program: Dis­ I to2p.m. for children ages three to 8 a.m. in the visitors parking lot. T- tion of our new Board by NJAWBO count tickets are available for many five. Fee: $89. shirts will be given to the first 150 State President Sue Fitzpatrick and a amusement patks in the area. Call for Sports Squirts: Wednesdays at registrants. salute to our past Chapter Presidents. details. Tamaques Park on September 22 to The day's sporting events will Donation check will be presented to Dance Classes: Theatre, dance, act­ October 27. Class times: 10:45 to commence at 11 a.m. as the men's the ARC of Union County. ing, tap. ballet and jazz are a sample of 11:45 a.m. or 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. for soccer team takes on Greensboro The meeting starts at 6 p.m., begin­ the classes offered for children ages children ages three to five. Fee: $82. College at Kean Alumni Stadium, ning with a networking hour. The three to teen. Each 10-week session is Strollersize: Get in shape while followed by the women's soccerteam cost for the evening is $35 with ad­ held at the Westfield School Dance walking your baby in beautiful opposing New Jersey City Univer­ vance reservation and $45 for walk starling Thursday. October 4. Call for Tamaques Park. Held on Saturdays sity at 1 p.m. on the East Campus. ins. details. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. September 18 to In the Homecoming football game, For reservations and information, Westfield . . . Wychwood. Enchanting Story-Book English Cottage in a quiet Golf Class: Offered to ages eight to November 20. Fee: $50. location. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bath. Beautiful natural woodwork, hardwood floors, Kean will meet Montclair State Uni­ please call Karen Schmidt at (732) 14 at OakRidge Golf Course on the Total Toning: Tuesdays and Thurs­ versity at 3 p.m. at Kean Alumni Sta­ 868-1300 or by e-mail at bmlt-ins, archways. Many custom improvements include Ear-In Kitchen, large master following Tuesdays: 9/28, 10/5 and days from7:30to8:30p.m. 10 classes dium, followed by a post-game party [email protected]. The bath, Anderson windows, Rec Room. 2-car garage w/loft, furnace. Professionally 10/12. Fee: $88. are offered per session. September 13 for alumni at Garden Restaurant, lo­ chapter hotline can be called at (908) landscaped property, private patio, large deck. $899,000 WSF0745 Karate: Karate 'n Motion once again to October 18 (No class IQ/11 or 11/ cated at 943 Magie Avenue in Union. 688-0707 offers classes in beginning and inter­ 11) Fee: $65/session. OPES HOUSE: 9/19 1-4 PM • 97 Tillotson Road, Fanwood mediate level. Classes are 10 weeks in The Magic School Bus: Sunday. length and arc held on Thursdays for October 24 at I p.m. at the State ages 8 and older from 5:30 to 6:30 Theatre. Cost: $30 per person. p.m. and Saturdays for ages five to Wrestling Clinic: Join Glen seven from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Fee: Kurz, varsity coach, for some great $55. Call for details. moves. Held on October 19 and Mad Science: Held Mondays from October 20 for grades five through 4 to 5 p.m. from 11/1 through 12/20. eight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fee; $30 Hands on science fun for children in Yoga for Ufe: Tuesdays and Fri­ first through third grades. Fee: $85. days from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ten Manners Matter: Monday. Octo­ classes are offered per session. Sep­ ber 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. This class is tember 14 to October 15. Fee: $65. an introduction to everyday etiquette Miss Saigon: Thursday, November for boys and girls in grades three 4, at State Theatre. Bus departs 6 p.m. through five. Fee: $30. Cost: $63. Fanwood ... Charming, impeccable home on wooded .5 acre. 3 BR, 2.5 Bth. New Night Place: Offered to Westfield Vanity F air Factory O u tlet Shop­ spacious KIT w/granite cncrs & eating area. New main BTH. l.R w/frplc, Formal students in grades six through eight on ping Spree: Saturday. November 13. DR, Family Rm w/vault ceil Sc skylts. Refinishcd floors, crown molding, CAC, the following Friday nights from 7:30- Bus departs 9 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. new Rec Rm, windows, deck & landscaping. 2 Car garage. Wlk to Twn, Trans & 9:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate Cost: $30. Includes coupons and shop­ Library. $579,900 WSF0837 School: 10/22, 11/19, 12/17,1/21, 2/ ping bags. Register by October 13. BIRD WATCHERS...Park Naturalist Ginger Case identifies colorful birds 18.4/15, & 5/13. Fee: $3 at the door. Please register for the above pro­ during a “Two of Us” workshop for three and four-year-old children and adult Piano: First session begins on Mon­ grams at: The Westfield Recreation Westfield Office COLDUieU. pairs at Trailside Nature and Science Center. This autumn, Trailside is offering 209 Central Avenue BANKER « days starting October 4 and ending Department-425 East Broad Street. a variety of programs for preschool through fifth grade children as well as new 906-233-5555, ext. 169 December 13 (excluding November For further information, please call the adult workshops, evening family programs and Saturday classes for adults and Direct tine: 906-301-2015 ftBIDtVTl-M BKOKFMGE 22). Class times arft 3:30to4p.m. for Westfield Recreation Office at: (908) children of all ages. For additional information on these autumn workshops or C2004 Caldwell Banker Ural Estate C orporation ( oldwell Banker® u a registered trademark of ( oldwell Banker Corporation first and second grades, and 4 to 4:30 789-4080. Visit westfieldnj.net/ upcoming special events at Trailside, call (908) 789-3670. Trailside is located at An Equal t/pportunttv Company Equal Housing Opportunity Owned and Operated h HR l, Inc p.m. for third and fourth grades. In­ townhall/recreation. 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a facility of the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation. C oldwell Banker Experience, T rust, Reliability Service ROLLING HILLS ESTATE

Plainfield . . . Move right into this charming cozy Colonial home. Entire home freshly painted. Updated Kitchen, three bedrooms, enclosed porch. Close to schools, parks, town and transportation. Presented for $239,900.

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Be the First... to Own the First of Five! Newly-constructed, exceptional 12 room (approx. 5,000 sq. ft.) homes nestled in a magnificent Scotch Plains subdivision. This home, constructed by Buontempo Homes and Construction Services, reflects their unusual superior attention to quality and detail. Victorian Colonial style, it boasts a 2-story entry, nine ft. ceilings, on the first floor, formal Living Room and Dining Room, intimate Library, spacious up- to-the-minute gourmet kitchen which opens to a family room, and a very large Conservatory/Media room. A three-car garage, front porch, and Powder Room arc additional amenities.

Imagine two Master Suites, each with a spacious bedroom, fireplace, two walk-in closets and a spa F an w o o d .... Charming cape with four Iwd rooms and I }/2'lwihi:~Updfttedeat-in k'itch'e'rCliardwood.. bathroom with whirlpool, stall shnwgr.anri d.uihl. wrtiw«y-m «R4iwnw 1.1 tlur. imitr hritmimic (hr ytfftr flassrt — Lhzsg P-ocm, IWVK.V U n i , CAv- ana appliances. Kec Room in the basement. Lovely f a m i l y ’* r e v r v n i p h r e A * iu tauituiy isichc complete me second noor. fenced in yard with deck. Convenient to NYC transportation. Presented for $369,000. The spaciousness is not confined to just the home; the setting is a generous piece of property, 175x200. Inside and out, this home is a wonderful place to enjoy family life, as well as being beautifully suited to small and large scale entertaining. Price upon request. WSF0328 J ot additional information or a private tour o f this home, please contact: Proud to represent a a Buontempo-Constructed Home. 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No where does it become more about people, holidays, and nature To Benefit III Child Mary McEnernry, CRS, GUI, SUES apparent, that a person has or hasn't This class will only be offered dur­ COUNTY - The Joseph acquired good manners than at (he ing Session B ( 1117 to 1V 14). Tues­ Nugent Sr. Association o f Union NJAR Circle of Excellence Award f a t COUDUICLL dinner table. This includes the shar­ days 4 to 4:45 p.m. Fee for all WHS County will hold its 18th annual Gold Level: 1997-2003 BANKERU ing of meals with others. What classes is $125. Space is limited to Irish Festival and Picnic on Sun­ heller setting to introduce dining 10 students per class. day, Oclober 3, rain or shine, to Direct line: (908) 301-2052 skills than in a restaurant. Topics Bowling: Ages 5 lo 14. This pro­ benefit a child with a life-threat­ Email: MatyMacHomes(d aol.com mRiSIDf VIlU Br o u r v j included: understanding the place gram will be held on Mondays at ening illness through the Make- I A\TN setting, dinner conversation, selling 3:50 p.m. at Linden lanes Bowling A-Wish Foundation W txm t t n. NJ 01090 a proper table, cutting & chewing Center on North Stiles Street. Chil­ The picnic will be held from 1 uw food, ordering from menu, hosting dren ages 5 to 7 will bowl in a special to 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. 281 and serving guests, acceptable be­ bumper division. Program begins Chestnut Street (at Five Points) havior and more. Wednesday. Oc­ Monday. September 27. Fee: $6 paid in Union. Admission is $20 per tober 13, 5 to 7 p.m. at Charlie each week at the bowling center. person or $40 per family. Browns in Scotch Plains. Registra­ Must pre-register by September 17. Food, beer and soda will be tion: Tuesday. September 7. to Fri­ Registration begins September 7. available, plus Irish vendors, day, October I. $35 per person. Bumper Bow ling- Pre-K and Kin­ children's activities and Irish- “At the Scene of the Crime" Sci­ dergarten will he held at Linden Lanes American entertainment. For in­ ence Workshop: A mock crime on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.. This formation. please call Bob or scene is examined, information is program is for children and mother/ Linda White at (908) 241-734! presented in many formats and you guanlian. Same fees as above apply. or Kevin Dowling at (732) 594- solve the crime. The end of the Youth Basketball leagues: This 1763. program brings about a conclusion league is for boys and girls in grades to the "crime". Ages 7 lo 12. 3 to 8. The leagues will be deter­ Tuesday. November 2. at Scotch mined by ihe registration numbers. PUBLIC NOTICE Hills Country Club, 3:45 to 5.45 Team placement requests will not TOWN OF WESTFIELD p.m. Registration:Seplember 7 to be honored. Games and practices INVITATION TO BIO Oclober 15. $25 per person. will be scheduled in Township s e a l e d p r o p o s a l s w il l b e r e ­ Cell-ehralion" Science Work­ school facilities. Parent coaches c e iv e d BY THE MAYOR AND COUN­ CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT shop: Students will be introduced needed. Officials needed. Regis­ THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 4Z5 EAST to cell organelles, the membrane, tration: September 11 to October 1. BROAD STREET. WESTFIELD. NEW mitochondria, nucleus, ribosome $50 per person. JERSEY. ON MONDAY. SEPTEMBER and more. They will imitate the Season will begin on or about the 27, 2004 AT 10:00 A M PREVAILING TIME FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIP action of each of these parts. Focus week of November 8. A coach will MENT FOR PLOWING AND HAULING on DNA in directing and recreating contact all players prior (o the first SNOW FROM THE STREETS. WALK life. Ages 7 io 12. Wednesday. practice. WAYS AND PARKING LOTS IN THE November 3, at Scotch Hills Coun­ Centraljersey Midget Wrestling: TOWN OF WESTFIELD EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED ON AN HOURLY BASIS try Club, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Regis­ The SP-F Raiders Wrestling Club is WITH OPERATOR. INCLUDES DUMP tration: September 7 to October open to boys and girls K-6th grades. TRUCKS. (TWO AXLE TANDEM) FRONT 15, $25 per person. Instructional program according to END LOADERS. BULLDOZERS AND MARACAS: This fall MARACAS age. weigh! and skill level. Season GRADERS BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL is proud to announce the following begins November 1. Practices will PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 127 PL 1975 classes offered in two sessions: be held in the Towne House. Ques­ SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW AGAINST Session A - September 15 to tions, please call Mike Ridge at DISCRIMINATION (AFFIRMATIVE AC­ WESTFIELD $1,159,000 Oclober 27; Session B - November (908)889-5030. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 2004 Bonds, (e) capitalized interest on the Series 2004 Bonds and (f) any other costs set directed to enforce and to implement provisions of the Lease Agreement. ORDINANCE NO. : 603-2004 forth in the Bond Resolution; Section 5. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited Intro Date: 9/9/04 WHEREAS, the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and the interest on the Series and stated: 2004 Bonds will be secured by general obligation lease payments of the County under (a) The maximum principal amount for which the County shall be obligated NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was Introduced the Lease Agreement in scheduled lease payment amounts sufficient to pay in a timely and passed on the first reading at a REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen hereunder for the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2004 Bonds of manner the principal and redemption premium, if any, of and the interest on the Series the Authority shall not exceed the sum necessary to lease the portion of the Initial Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 9th day of September, 2004 Bonds, pursuant to the terms of which Lease Agreement the County shall be 2004, and that said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage Project financed with the proceeds of the Series 2004 Bonds for the Lease obligated, if necessary, to make such lease payments from the levy of ad valorem taxes Agreement term and to pay the costs of issuance, Authority Administrative Ex­ at a meeting of said Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, upon all of the taxable property within the County, without limitation as to rate or amount; Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 30th of September, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon penses, and all other amounts required to be paid by the County under the Lease WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Lease Agreement, the County will enter into Agreement in connection therewith. thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may that certain “Continuing Disclosure Agreement" with the Authority and the bond trustee be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. (b) The Series 2004 Bonds shall mature within fifteen (15) years of the date of to be appointed by the Authority (the “Bond Trustee") dated as of the first day of the month A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public issue. of issuance of the Series 2004 Bonds (the “Continuing Disclosure Agreement”) in order (c) The Lease Payment Obligation authorized herein shall remain effective untH notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County to satisfy the secondary market disclosure requirements of Rule 15c2-12 (“Rule 15c2- of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the all the Authority’s Bonds (as defined in the Lease Agreement) shall have been paid 12") promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC") pursuant to the members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office in full in accordance with their terms and/or when all obligations of the County under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and supplemented; the Lease Agreement have been satisfied, notwithstanding the occurrence of any ol the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the Series 2004 Bonds, (i) the Authority, shall Elizabeth, New Jersey. other event, including but not limited to the termination of the Lease Agreement with issue a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS") and a final Official Statement (the Sharda Badri, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders respect to all or a portion of the Initial Project leased thereunder. “OS"), (ii) the Authority shall enter, into a negotiated sale of the Series 2004 Bonds with (d) The Initial Project is hereby approved to be leased from the Authority in ORDINANCE NO: 603-2004 one or more underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter") pursuant to the terms of a bond accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement, with such changes, amend­ DATE OF INTRO: 9/9/2004 purchase agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the Bond Trustee, ments or modifications as may be approved by counsel or bond counsel to the shall enter into the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, (iv) the County shall make certain ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING (I) THE EXECUTION OR ACKNOWLEDG­ Authority. representations, warranties and covenants regarding, among other things, the Initial MENT AND DELIVERY BY THE COUNTY OF UNION OF CERTAIN AGREE­ Section 6. The Board of Freeholders of the County hereby authorizes the performance Project and the Series 2004 Bonds in a Tax Letter of Representations (the “Letter of MENTS IN RELATION TO THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AU­ of any act, the execution or acknowledgment and delivery of any other document, Representation"), and (v) the County and the Authority shall take such actions and shall THORITY ’ COUNTY OF UNION GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE REV­ instrument or closing certificates, which the Authorized Officer, after consultation with the authorize, execute, or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other ENUE BONDS, SERIES 2004 (JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER FACILITY Consultants, deems necessary, desirable or convenient in connection with this contem­ documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the PROJECT)’’, (II) THE ISSUANCE BY THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVE­ plated transaction, and the Board of Freeholders hereby directs the Authorized Officer County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the Series 2004 MENT AUTHORITY OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL to execute or acknowledge, and cause the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate", and together with the Bond Resolution, the Series AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,900,000 AND (III) CERTAIN OTHER MAT­ County to attest and affix the seal to any such documents, instruments or closing 2004 Bonds, the bond insurance policy (if any), the Lease Agreement, the POS, the OS, TERS RELATED THERETO PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:37A-56(1). certificates, the authorization of which actions shall be conclusively evidenced by the the BPA, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Letter of Representation, are execution or acknowledgment, attestation, affixation and delivery, as the case may be, WHEREAS, the UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY (together with any hereinafter referred to as the "Financing Documents”); thereof by such person. Such closing certificates shall include, without limitation, (a) a successor thereto, the “Authority*), has been duly created by an ordinance of the Board WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 13 (“Section 13") of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- determination that any information provided by the County in connection with the of Chosen Freeholders (together with any successor legislative body, the “Board of 56), the Authority, after investigation and study, has made a detailed report with respect preparation and distribution of (i) the POS or any supplement thereto in connection with Freeholders’’) of the County of Union, State of New Jersey (together with any successor to the Initial Project and the financing thereof to the Board of Freeholders at prior meetings the Series 2004 Bonds is “deemed final" for the purposes and within the meaning of Rule thereto, the “County") duty adopted as a public body corporate and politic of the State of of the Board of Freeholders; and 15c2-12 and (ii) the OS or any supplement thereto in connection with the Series 2004 New Jersey (the “State") pursuant to and in, accordance with the County Improvement WHEREAS, the Board of Freeholders believe: (i) it is in the public interest to Bonds constitutes a final official statement for the purposes and within the meaning of Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, and accomplish such purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, welfare, convenience or Rule 15C2-12, (b) a determination that the Continuing Disclosure Agreement complies the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto (the “Act"); and betterment of the inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said with Rules 15c2-12, (c) a determination that any information provided by or on behalf of WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized by law. specifically Section 11 of the Act purpose are not unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and the County or relating to the County, the Initial Project or the Financing Documents or the (N.J.S.A. 40 37A-54(a)), to provide public facilities for the use of the County, including, feasible means of providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the Countv and contemplated thereby In x^jnnectimi with the preparation and distribution of without limitation, the provision for the acauisition of Innri /thp -Property") foe anH ,„iii c'cctc or. jnJut, fi< .ai tuicu ouruen io oe placed upon the Authority or the County. the POS or the OS complies with Section 10 and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange umslruction of a juvenile detention center facility (as more particularly described in NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS OF Act, and (d) any representations, warranties, covenants, certificates or instruments Exhibit A to the hereinafter defined Lease Agreement, the “Juvenile Detention Center THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY. AS FOLLOWS: required by any issuer of a municipal bond insurance policy or any other form of credit Facility") located in the City of Linden. New Jersey, Section T. Pursuant to Section 78 of the County improvement Authorities Law, enhancement securing all or a portion of the Series 2004 Bonds or the issuer of a rating WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, specifically Section 35 thereof (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-78), N.J.S.A. Section 40:37A-44 et seq., the County is hereby authorized and directed to on all or a portion thereof. the Authority is authorized to enter into and perform any lease or other agreement with enter into and perform the Lease Agreement, which Lease Agreement provides for the Section 7. Upon the payment of all amounts referred in Section 5(c) hereof, the full faith the County for the lease to or use by the County of all or any part of any public facility or leasing of the Initial Project acquired and constructed with the proceeds of the Series and credit pledge of the County as to its Lease Payment Obligations authorized herein facilities as determined in Section 11 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54); 2004 Bonds and any additional bonds to be issued by the Authority under the Bond shall cease to exist. WHEREAS, the Authority intends to finance the acquisition of the Property and the Resolution. The Lease Agreement, in substantially the form submitted herewith as Section 8. In accordance with Section 13, the Board of Freeholders acknowledges the construction of the Juvenile Detention Center Facility (collectively, the “Initial Project’) Exhibit A (a copy of which is on file in the office of the Office of the Clerk of the Board of presentation by the Authority of a detailed report with respect to the Initial Project and the through the issuance of its County of Union General Obligation Lease Revenue Bonds Freeholders of the County), is hereby approved with such changes amendments or financing thereof at prior meetings of the Board of Freeholders. (Juvenile Detention Center Facility Project) in one or more series, the initial series of modifications as may be approved by counsel or bond counsel to the Authority and Section 9. tn accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of bonds to be Ms County of Union General Obligation Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 counsel or bond counsel to the County. Freeholders hereby consents to (a) the acquisition, construction and installation of the (Juvenile Detention Center Facility Project) (the “Series 2004 Bonds”): Section 2. The County Manager and the Director of Finance of the County (collectively Initial Project and the financing of same through the Financing Documents and any other WHEREAS, the Authority has and/or will acquire the Property from the owners thereof; “Authorized Officer") are hereby each severally authorized and directed, upon the agreements to which the Authority abaft be a party arid as may be necessary for the WHEREAS, tn accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:37A-78. the Authority will lease the initial sjjjSfafiMfl&fly Ai trie legal conditone precedent to the execution or aek> lowtedgment and issuance by the Authority of the Series 2ona. Ra m c df ti*, nlluaI RmjiM » th e Oeumy pureuant l trm e terms oHKat certain Tease Purchase Agreement delivery by the Countv of the Financing fo he cc m BcK/Knvrrn lym 1 r-ru je c i, [O) me execution and delivery by the Authority of the Financing Documents and /juvaniiA rtoion«rtn f rtiatao os of the first oay or the month of oy me county, to execute or acknowledge and deliver such Financing Documents, with any other agreements to which the Authority shall be a party and as may be necessary issuance of the Series 2004 Bonds between the Authority, as lessor, and the County, as such changes thereto as the Authorized Officer, after consultation with Counsel to the for the issuance by the Authority of the Series 2004 Bonds and/or the financing of the lessee (the “Lease Agreement"); County, bond counsel to the County and other professional advisors to the Authority and Initial Project, (c) the adoption by the Authority of the Bond Resolution in substantially the WHEREAS, the County and the Authority have entered into that certain Interlocal County (the “Consultants") deemed in Its sole discretion to be necessary, desirable, and form attached hereto as Exhibit B and (d) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series Services Agreement dated December 22, 2003, which sets forth certain duties of the convenient for the execution thereof and to consummate the transactions contemplated 2004 Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,900,000 to effect such County and the Authority with respect to, among other things, the development, financing thereby which executions shall conclusively evidence the Authorized Officer's approval purpose. The County’s consent hereto to the Financing Documents contemplates the and implementation of the Initial Project; of any changes to the forms thereof. insertion of the final financing terms therein that will result from the sale of the Series 2004 WHEREAS, during the term of the Lease Agreement, title to the Initial Project will reside Section 3. The Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the County is hereby authorized Bonds, which financing terms shall be limited only by those financing term parameters with the Authority; and directed upon execution or acknowledgment of the documents set forth in Section set forth in the application of the Authority filed with the State Local Finance Board relating WHEREAS, immediately prior to the expiration of the term of the Lease Agreement, 2 hereof, in accordance with the terms of Section 2 hereof, to attest the Authorized to the Series 2004 Bonds and the parameters set forth herein. the County will purchase all of the Authority’s right, title and interest in and to the Initial Officer’s execution or acknowledgment of such documents and is hereby further Section 10. The provisions of this ordinance are severable To the extent any clause Project for a nominal fee; authorized and directed thereupon to affix the seal of the County on such documents. phrase, sentence, paragraph or provision of this ordinance shall be declared invalid’ WHEREAS, the Series 2004 Bonds will be issued pursuant to the terms of the Act, Section 4. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged to the punctual illegal or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall continue to be in full force and other applicable law and the Authority’s “Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of County payment of the obligations set forth in the Lease Agreement authorized by this ordinance, effect. of Union General Obligation Lease Revenue Bonds (Juvenile Detention Center Facility including without limitations (i) all Basic Lease Payment and Additional Lease Payment Section 11. A public hearing snail be held on this ordinance on September 30 2004 Project) and Additional Bonds of The Union County Improvement Authority" to be obligations of the County under the Lease Agreement including, Authority Administrative at the meeting o1 the Board ol Freeholders, County Administration Buildina Elizabeth adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Series 2004 Bonds (the “Initial Bond Expenses, (ii) all amounts due and owing to the Authority as a result of payments made New Jersey. Resolution"; the Initial Bond Resolution, and any amendments or supplements thereto by the Authority related to the enforcement of the Lease Agreement and (iii) all direct and Section 12. TheCtertcot the Board c4 Freeholders of the County is hereby directed to in accordance with the terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the "Bond indirect costs of the Authority related to the enforcement of the Lease Agreement ((I), (ii). publish and post notice o* this ordinance as required by law ’ Resolution"); and (iii) above are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Lease Payment Obligation’'). Section 13. Upon the adoption hereof the Cterti ot the Board of Freeholders ol the WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Series 2004 Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the The Lease Payment Obligation under the Lease Agreement shall be a direct, unlimited County shall forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manaoer the payment of me (a) costs of the acquisition of the Property, including reimbursing the and general obligation of the County, not subject to annual appropriation by the County, Director of Finance, the County Counsel, the Authority. Rogut McCarthy Troy LLCBond County for any amount previously loaned to the Authority in connection therewith, (b) pursuant to the Act. and unless paid from other sources, the County shall be obligated Crxmsei to the County, and McCarter & English. LLP, Bond Counsel to the Autfrartty costs of the demolition of existing structures on the Property, (c) certain preliminary costs to levy ad valorem taxes upon ail the taxable property within the County for the payment Section 14. Thts ordinance shall take eHect twenty (20) days after ftnal adoption and of the construction of the Juvenile Detention Center Facility including. but not limited to, of the Lease Payment Obligation thereunder without limitation as to rate or amount publication in accordance with applicable law. archjtgctyral and engineering fees and other soft costs, (d) costs of issuing the Series AH representatives, officials and employees of the County are hereby authorized and JL I I ! ! 6 Reader______Fee: $406.98 A W a t Potters Guild Members

Shape Their Own Lives TAKE THE STAGE______While Taking ‘The Wheel’ C D C s Abbott and Costello Brought Nostalgia, Laughter By MARYLOU MO RANG she continued, adding that the group I r a n * f a IX, Vfafac I—fa m i T b tmm gives its members exposure to the public. j MOUNTAINSIDE - For a w 12 "Our following has doubled in the B^SUSAN M DOUGHERTY a red and white flowered print 1940s vein, ihe lAxtcn Guild of New Jersey Last lew yean," the said. style dress, felt quite at home singing her has been promoting and supporting Virtually all of the potters fed a CRANFORD - " W h o , on dam s. [ W r Sit L 'rsder the Apple Tree" the creative accomplishments o f New profound connection with day. _____T Fvm if you didn't know that especially showed off her lovely soprano Jersey potters and oth­ “Battery is one o f our “first" is the musins word, you would voice. A livrlv. charming personality ers interested in any as­ olden and moat endur­ have enjoyed the ( ranlord Dramatic complemented the presentation proving pect ol the ceramic arts, ing creative endeavors. Cluhs (CDC) presentation of The Bod she knows how to sell a song. Whether teacher, stu­ It connects us with an­ Abbott jnd Lou Costello Radio Show Other singers in the show who dent, collector ot inter­ cient cultural traditions" on September 10 and 1 i. handled the standards with charisma ested observer, the organ! - said Tavlor. The stars of the show, Davsd O'Neill as were Tracey Lynne Haskell placing Ella ration serves as a valuable "All of us continue to Bud Abbott and Run Crespolini as Lou Fitzgerald. Holli Van recreating Judy < M»ru« AT THE EASEL...Marcia Sandmeyer Wiiaon, 67, a member of the Westfield An reaxine for those with a educate oursdvts in an Costello, were also the collaborator and Canovaand Michael Garrett Birnbaum Allocution and a Leonia resident, tits before her easel at the Washington Square special affinity for the an effort to expand oui own producer of the 90-minute comedy with playing the crooner Rudy Vallce. form of pottery and offers music. It was a fun night laced with wit, Outdoor An Exhibit in Near York City The artist used oil paint in such form to work, aid Zarbock. who An accomplished Mary Beth McFall adorn her canvas. a place when: members __ every minute that nostalgia, warm fuzzy memories of radio of Roselle accompanied the soloists can find encouragement, cam working with day. shows and musical standards from a by­ who offered renditions of "I Get a Kick camaraderie, inspiration Her personal interaction gone era. Out ofYou. Makin Whoopee," “Just and a venue for marketing with das- and the creation Behind a scrim, center stage con­ thesis You I ookTomght' and"Some­ Bravery and Sacrifice their art. of pottery is influenced by tained a spotlighted old-fashioned ra­ one to Watch Over Me.” For many The guild cunendy has 30 years as an antique dio sitting on a lace-topped table and audience members, it was a stroll down over SO members from dealer draped with an American flag. In front memory lane. throughout the sate. The Several members hail of that, sat seven chairs and a simple The highlight of die night was the potting experience of the coat rack laden with hats and outer Make Good Artists from metro-Westfield interaction between .Abbott and Costello gyoup ranges from student area. For example. garments They provided the only prod­ in the fiunous "Who's on First:" sketch. to master. Members are ding o f the audiences imagination for By KERMAN NT SPELLMAN CORT shows abound on the city streets The Mountainside resident For this portion. O ’Neill and Crespolini Jfvufa Wonw, fa JXr Wfafal l m in m i tV T m a entitled to take pan in edu­ the various characters to come alive. Vi'.AA Sidewalk .Art Show is also fevored. and Guild Treasurer abandoned their scripts and tossed off WESTFIELD — Westfield Art .As­ cational activities that the Judith Musicant. has been True to a radio show format, the their lines at lira like a friendly game of "It's not just about selling my wink at the group sponsors, including seven actors clutched scripts in hand sociation (WAA) member Marcia shows 1 really just enjoy punting outside. working with day since softball. .As Costello got more and more Sandmeyer Wilson is unlike most art­ workshops and demon­ Pottery by Judith Musicam 1978. She creates func­ for the two night show whose profits "Die lighting is wonderful." she said frustrated as to who was placing on ists. The Leonia resident will not paint strations. There are also several opportuni­ tional pottery made from stonewear fired were donated to the Cranford First Aid An admitted artistic gypsy, which base, the pace became fastball. commissioned pieces, ties each year to market their handcrafts. in an electric kiln. Squad and the CD C s latest renovation Sandmeyer Wilson told 77ie Leader/ These two completed the piece to well "I refuse," she told The UcsrfreWLeader- For many of the members, the cre­ The Guild's 11 th Annual Pottery project: a handicapped accessible iava- deserved thunderous applause. Times that, "a lot of people see artists as arid The Scotch Pbins-Fanoxtod Times. ation of pottery is a deeply personal Show and Sale will be held on Saturday bums. A street artist has to really enjoy The artist has a wonderful sense o f experience. and Sunday. November 13 and 14, at doing this to he able to make a fool of Giving “life' to a blob of clay on the humor and admits that her method is oneself in public." the Community Presbyterian Church, a little odd. potters’ wheel has been likened to a ripe Deer Path in Mountainside. The -how Her advice for aspiring artists is to be “It's not that I don't want to pamt on of meditation, through which the pro­ will be held on November 13 from 11 brave. Talent is all over the (dace. To make cess of centering and re-centering brings commission. I just can’t, life is too shore. a diflerence. an artist must be committed a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 14 1 point tor die sheer pleasure ofit," she said. a more balanced approach to our own from noon to 5 p.m. and willing to make sacrifices. lives," explained Judith Lemer Tailor, She works exdusivrlv with oils but has The best way to purchase a painting “These shows in Mountainside are a also created acid on metal etchings and Guild President. great venue for us to meet our customers from the artist is to find her at an Taylor, once a soloist for the Ameri­ wwodcirvings. Her fovoritc subject isdogs. outdoor art show . However. Sandmeyer face-to-face and to sell our work at far “1 also paint horn memory. 1 think of can Ballet Theater, calls her pottery lower prices than in galleries," said Taylor. Wilson does have a website where many business “Earth Dances.” something from my past and then just of her paintings are featured. I encour­ In addition to organization’s shows, let my imagination takeover.” she said. Guild Marketing Director. Nancy several members sell their pottery on r > 0 l age art enthusiasts to visit http:// Zarbock, who has participated in the The mother of three grown chil­ homc.earthlink.net/-marciawilson/. consignment in shops. dren, Sandmeyer Wilson has always group for six years, enjoys the camara­ “Porters of all levels are w elcome to This woman’s work is inspiring. De­ derie being a member brings. ! taken art classes though admits that spite her success. Sandmeyer Wilson ad­ join and participate in our monthly 0 formal art training was not a priority. “We get together once a month at a mitted that she likes to he anonymous. meetings, where masters and novices She attended a liberal arts college and member's home or srudio to discuss are united in theit common passion for pottery, and to devise strategies for later majored in art history. clay," invited Taylor. ".Art. to me. is more about motivation upcoming shows," explained Zarbock. For more information, visit the Pot­ and courage, "she told “We are about sharing information The Leadet/Times. ters Guild of New Jersey at An artist who does not work on and knowledge and interacting socially," wsvw.ponersguildnj.org. commission might seem to have diffi­ culty selling their work. but Sandmeyer POPCORN” Susan M [ k n a fe h tor T h t W netyrid leader and /?sir T im e t CLASSIC CONFRONTATION...Jason Victor, portraying the Sad Man, left, Wilson does just fine. The painter sells confronts Russ Crcpolini (Lou Costello) and David O’Neill, seated, (Budd Abbott) her pieces almost solely at art shows. Vanity Fain in the Cranford Dramatic Club's recent benefit performance, The Bud Abbott and “I usually have about 50 pieces in tro­ Lou Costello Radio Show. car,” she laughed. New York is a favorite venue, as art Get Outta ClassicallyClasi Incorrect tory. The thespians went to two over­ Oa$On< Pogcorn,Popcorn, Poor •» Two Popcorns. Frji • Three Popcorns. Good • Four Popcorns. EiceUeer sized microphones for their recitations The House and sojxg>. By MICHAEL S. COLDBERGER cimislv etched by Bob Hoskins, our eye­ Nomahegan Park to Be Bv CAROL E. DAVJS hirefn, . 2 A Q POPCORSS brows hardly arch. The same goes for when Crespolini's version of Costefio, much \vtu*v U rwtt fey The U'cKtinU lemkr and The Tim younger and thinner than the original Filled With Arts, Crafts If the literati around the old manse have she sets her cap for the handsome son. Fanwood’s Cultural Arts Com­ comic, was true to the character whose been more vocal than usual, odds are the Rawdon (James Purefov). CRANFORD - The 18th Annual mittee will host its Fourth Annual T m a baaad boy” and “Hey; Abbott!!" source of their vociferousness is director Bear in mind the sodo-historical per­ Fall Fine Art and Crafts at Nomahcgan Summer at the Bandstand Con­ Mira Nair. It’s she who’s to blame if sudden spective from which we now view the tale. salutation are legendary'. Facial contor­ Park show will be held on Saturday and cert on Saturday. September 18. piercing shouts of “Heresy!” and “Sacri­ In Thackeray’s day, the middle-class was a tions and vocal gymnastics helped to bring Sunday, October 2 and 3 in Cranford, from 3 to 5 p.m. Made Johnson, lege!” puncture the otherwise peaceful relatively new idea. Romantic love as es­ the chuBbv hall of the duo back to life. across from Union County College. fresh from Nashville,will be the evening affability of vour country estate. poused by poets was a dalliance only the When Crespolini had to play both Costello The show, which is tree to the public, featured performer. Johnson is no But don’t despair. You re not alone. rich could afford. Play at it though they and his younger brother i n the same scene, Nair’s entertaining yet notably suspect would, the peasantry more often than not will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. stranger to music - he's played just a multicolored beanie with the obliga­ rrpretation of William Makepeace married in order to make for more toiling rain or shine. with Marianne Faithful and he has tory propeller visually’ did the trick. Thackeray’s novel, Vanin' Fair, is doubt­ hands around the hovel, which was inevita­ Many new artists and crafters from written songs for Paul Butterfield Both O'Neill as straight man Abbott less causing a furor wherever belles-lettres bly owned by the local lord. throughout the northeast and beyond and The Smi thereens. The concert and Jason Victor playing the radio an­ are held in unwavering esteem. Then the bourgeoisie had to come along will display and sell their American- will take place at the Kuran Arts The disdain is for all the usual reasons. and confuse everything. nouncer had the audience in stitches at made, handcrafted work during the Center (Carriage House), and it’s Least of which is the brazen effrontery of Thackeray (1811 to 1863) saw the hand­ Fridav night’s performance when they show-, which is co-sponsored by the free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket thinking that one could possibly fit this writing on tne wall. He 1 Tungently hints at ad libbed their way through a few minor Union County Board of Chosen Free­ revered tome on the folly of social climb­ the changing sociological landscape via the if the weather is drv. glitches. W hen Costello lost his place in holders, the Union County Division ing, circa early 19th century England, into character of Mr. Osborne, played bv Jim the script, O'Neill never skinned a beat a mere two plus hours of celluloid, let alone Broadbent. The stodgy father of Captain of Parks and Recreation, and Janet and but quipped, “Its in the middle of page Susan M Dou^hmy tot The /aiderTiroes Howard Rose ot Rose Squared Pro­ do it justice. George Osborne (Jonathan Rhvs-Meyers), The pop-tunk trio. GrooveLily. 10 below my last line." THE CROONER...Crooning songs ductions. But what's really got them chafing at the he is audibly unhappy about fancy- sonny from the 1940s is Jennifer Sammartino, will play at the season premier of Similarly, when the suave radio an­ Accented with live music and a vari­ bookmark is Reese Witherspoon’s interpre­ boy's engagement to tided but penniless playing Connie Haynes in the Cranford the Corere W ith Conscience series tation of Becky Sharp, arguably among the Amelia, who just so happens to be Becky 's nouncer, played by Victor, introduced ety o f ethnic foods, the show will fea­ Dramatic Club’s benefit performance, on Saturday. September 18, at the top 10 of literature’s more ambitious gold best friend. Her fortunes and love life par­ the next singer, instead of the lights ture fine art, photographs-, weaving, which donated a portion of proceeds to First Lfoited Methodist Church in dimers. She’s practically convivial here. How allel Sharp’s throughout the story. Fret not. coming up on her, the house lights came clothing, pottery, wood, fiber, leather, the Cranford First Aid Squad. Westfield, at 8 p.m. Since the show rude. Thanks to a fairly fluid script by Matthew on. He didn’t flinch, but addressed the stained glass and more. is expected to sell out, call to see if So, we understandably might pits' those Faulk, Julian Felfowes and Mark Skeet, it’s lighted area. “Ah, there you are, the The two talented originators of this Nomahcgan Park, w hich is located poor souls who, despite learning ail this whilst not as complicated as it sounds. there are still seats: (908) 531 -2494. audience!" The actors’ improvisation piece — Crespolini and O'Neill — on Springfield Avenue in Cranford, taking their Ph.D. in comparative snobbery But thepoint here is the elder Osborne’s proved they are not only accomplished Tickets arc $ 15. attitude. The voice of an emerging, muscle- and fast reactions showed ease, talent can be accessed by the Garden State at Olde Ivy, allow themselves to land in a actors, bur also members of commu­ theater showing Vanity Fair nonetheless. But flexing class feted to perennially confuse and confidence. It also showed these Parkway. Parking is free at the county mum’s the word, Okay? What’s the harm? money with station, Broadbent’s character folks were having-a ball. nity theater who give ot their time and college. For more information, please Victorian-type beards and mous­ Especially if they enjoy all the luscious scen- boorishly asserts, “An English merchant’s Jennifer Sammartino, decked out in energy for a worthwhile cause. call (908) 874-5247 o r visit erv, giggle at several of the ancillary characters son can marry anyone.” www. rosesq uared. com. taches are wanted for The N inth wlio colorfully line the path of Becky's cul­ Representing the other end of the spec­ Annual Fanny Wood Day sched­ tural mountaineering, and generally delight trum in a great bit of canny juxtaposition is uled for Sunday, October 3. You in Nair's evocation of the era. Pitt’s wealthy old sister, eccentric Aunt Kirkpatrick Chapel Music Series - KS5BI must be 18 or older, a resident of For the rest of us, seeing what is probably Matilda. Now, what you must realize is that Fanwood or Scotch Plains and, al­ the eighth or ninth screen version of in the pre-TV world the rich considered it an though they didn’t specify, you Thackeray’s book (if you count two televi­ an to recognize spunk in a commoner. First Announces Fall Performances should probably be mile. Judging sion mini-series and the silents) might be ofalkit’sgood to nave them on your side.. .to will take place at 2 p.m. at the equated with reading the Classic C-omics have them do your bidding. But most of all, NEW BRUNSWICK - Mason ols: Rutgers Brass Ensemble,” which Calderone Music School version. But watch it. Culture has an insidi­ they- might somehow prove entenaining Gross School of the Arts has reported will feature cnndurrcsr M'ly, enjertvnment stage near the Fanwood clock at the intersection ous way o f working its way into fOxu sys­ Jura 11 Jit lint. Ai icasi dial s how Aunt the Fail 2004 Music at Kirkpatrick ener and organist John Plesniarski. Featured in Documentary ofNouth and Murnne Avenue. There te m . 1 K n o w that five years down the road Matilda operates. Deliciously limned by- Chapel scries. These free perfor­ Soirees E A S T H A N O V E R - The Dis- will be prizes for all contestants, and I'll be telling people, "1 think 1 read the Eileen Atkins, the dowager also likes to mances will be • Tuesday. Sep­ covery Channel recently selected the the winner gets a free haircut. For a book, but I 'know' I saw the movie.” Ten weave a web or two of intrigue. held in the his­ tember 28: organ­ Therefore, happy to go against the gram, or Calderone School of Music in East complete list ot Fanny Wood Day years from now, I’ll actually believe I read toric chapel on ist Christoph the book. And so I’ll probably be able to at least appear to do so, Matilda champions | Hanover during its summer 2004 j events, contests and activities, go to the Old Queen’s Keygen h off: make a better comparison of the book and Becky\ and soon brings her to London as her : session to be featured in an upcom- j www.visirfenwood.com. the movie at that time. own servant. It’s not until Miss Sharp finally cam pus o f • Sunday, Oc­ ing documentary on childrens mu- In the event you don’t care to wait until wins Rawdon, the spinster’s favorite nephew, Rutgers, The tober 3: organist ! sical education. then, know this. Despite the overall satisfac­ that the old gal shows her true colors. JBut I State University Anr-onius The film crew attended a Union County's MusicFest will tion one feels when immersed in filmmaker of New Jersey in Bittmann: Kindermusik class and studied young ing dass lines,” notes a confidante. “Yes, in rake place on Saturday. September Nair’s Merchant/Ivory-like costume capsule, New Brunswick. • Saturday. Oc- children learning music in a creative indeedWitherspoon’s characterization is prob­ novels, but not in real life," she exasperated!)' 12to II p,nt.ai.Ni Performances to h er 16: "Ba- retting.-Then. the l l f tv Iblluwett JW"- lematiclemanc. Wishy-washyw isny-waMiy wouldw «»um beuc too harm. Yet •w f f l-tre offered roauc Chamber i , , «■ - '">!hx alf o?"th is splendid hvoocrisv with fauuciit iu n un a private lesson - “ those in the know- say that a properly played during lunch­ C oncert”; South Side Johnny and the Asbury Becky Sharp would leave us aghast, amazed war, the Napoleonic ones to be specific, with his teacher. Jukes. Don’t miss it. .Admission is free. and there you have it...yesterdays por­ time matinees at , v T 'iiAp«rkkd«pdrurpn , edu • Sunday, Oc­ The documentary is scheduled to j and perplexed. And that doesn’t happen here. noon on Fridays Kirkpatrick Chapel The patk is on Springfield Avenue, trayal of the human condition. And be­ tober 31: “Hal- ■ air sometime this fell. Erring on the side of, er, vanity, perhaps across from LInion County College. it was a career decision. Or at least we’d like cause good literature is timeless, it dawns and in the evening as soirees at 8 p.m. loween Organ Concert offered by i The Calderone School of Music is j to think that Witherspoon could have ex­ on us that, save for some technological on various days. Mason Gross students; a Maestro level Kindermusikschool, appurtenances we’ve acquired along the acted Sharp with the same skill and zeal that Lunchtime mtiin.ee} •Tuesday, November 30; "Rui which ranks it in the top 5 percent in Jane Seymour displayed in bringing the way, things haven’t changed all that much. • September 24: cellist Soren Beech Brass Ensemble." featuring conduc-: Union Countv residents pay only True, we aren’t regularly doffing and the world. sociopathic Cathy to life in Steinbeck’s East and pianist Yevgeny Morozov; tor Scott Whitener. Jubilant Brass at A professional music school, S5 for Hay Rides and CampBtes. o f Eden (1981). Maybe she just didn't want donning our wigs symbolic of humankind's beginning on September 1", and run- • October 8: Trio Vente, which Kirkpatrick Chapel. Calderone provides private instruc- to leave that kind of impression. Because two-fecedness. But we have grown rather ningcach Friday through November fond of cosmetic surgery'. And while the includes bassoonist Janet Grice, clari­ Entering its fourth season, the se­ tion on all instruments for students what we get is an audience-friendly oppor­ 5. The fun will take place at the pains and uncertainty of society’s continu­ netist Sarah Bednarctk and flutist ries has featured an array o f perform­ i of all ages and levels of ability and tunist who, while gung-ho to gain accep­ Trailside Nature & Science Center in tance into fashionable society, isn’t willing ally churning evolution mav not be marked Kevin Wiilois; ers. Organized by Artistic Director Kindermusik for children from birth Mountainside beginningat 6:30 p.m. to completely shock us in the process. by the obvious and habitual pointing-out of • October 22: harpsichordist Gwen Antonius Bittmann, the university j to seven years o f age. and includes entertainment, hot But then perhaps we’re jaded. Admit­ one’s position, we have political correctness Toth; oreanist, the series began in the fell In addition to lessons, students chocolate and roasted marshmaBows. tedly, if we dismissed everyone we knew to make sure no one feels any too comfort­ • November 5: vocalist Cariensha of 201 as a way to reinvieorate the , also have the opportunity to partici­ able. And whether portrayed more like Hay-rides will run throughout the whose romantic inclinations were prompted Grady and pianist Lynda Saponara; musical tradition of David pate in ensembles, auditions, com­ Thackeray’s diabolical icon of dass struggle evening, but you must check in by 8 by economic considerations, we’d be a • November 19: “Organ-Brass Ex­ Drinkwater, the longtime university petition and recitals. lonely civilization for sure. So when Becky, or not, it’s certain Becky would have no p.m. Bringa chair or blanket for the travaganza: Rutgers Brass Ensemble," organist and overseer o f musical 1 For more information, please call the impoverished urchin bom to a starving trouble finding her place in the 21 st century. campfire. Tickets must be purchased which includes conductor Scott events at the chapel. Professor Calderone ar the East Hanover artist and a similarly heeled opera smgeT in advance, either at the center (908) Whitener, organist Antonius Bittman For more information, please call location at (973) 428-0405 or M s strikes to better her lot at every available 789-3670 or at the Union Vanity Fair, rated PG-13, is a Focus Fea­ and special guest artist/organist Dean (732) 932-7511 or visit Hernandez at the Springfield location opportunity, we’re pretty much with her. .Administration Building in She starts out as a governess. When she tures release directed by Mira Nair and stars George Stauffer, and wrww.masongross.rutgers.edu. No at (973)467-4688 orvisitwwwun.net/ (908) 527-4900. ingratiates herself at the humorously dys­ Reese Witherspoon, James Purefov and ♦ December 10: “Christmas Car- tickets or reservations arc required. honre/-caldcroncschoolofmusic. functional castle of Sir Pitt Cawley, pre- Gabriel Byrne. Running rime: 137 minutes. t :e 22 Thundmy, September 16, 2004 3Hjf IHratfirUi llea b er «nd Tin Scotch PUtiu - Fan wood TIMES A Watchunc C ommunications, Inc. P ublication Brentano Bramnick Honored Choral Art Society Invites By Weir Farm Trust; Exhibits High School Pupils to Sing WESTFIELD - Westfield painter Connecticut's First National Hark Site WESTFIELD Choral Art Soci­ "The madrigals should be great fun Patricia Brentano Bramnick has been and the only National Park. Site in the ety (CAS) Musical Director Jim Little vocal jazz with piano and string bass selected as a visiting artist by the Weir country devoted to American painting. recently sent letters to high school accompaniment, said Little. ‘The Harm Trust in Wilton. Conn. Thegrant Brcntano Bramnick received her music directors to invite their singers Handel svork will be accompanied by indudes an exhibition, publication and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from to experience singing in the CAS' strings and continuo." public lecture in C onnecticut. Washington University and her Mas­ classical music, community choir. The winter concert will be held on The purpose of the program, which ter o f Fine Arts degree from Tyler Students from high schools in Saturday, January 15. is now entering its 14th year, is to School of An. Westfield, Scotch Plains. Fansvood, He added. “In the spring, we will | give selected artists the opportunity Currently, she teaches drawing at Clark, Cranford, New Providence, be singing the Requiem in C by Luigi to create a cohesive body of work Kean University in Union and the Springfield, Rahway, Union and Cherubini, a work not often done, at based on the artists’ personal inter­ New Jersey Center for Visual Arts in FJizabcth, were invited to participate least in this area. This will be per­ pretation of Weir Farm. Summit. for a semester or two. formed with full orchestra. Located in southwestern Connecti- Her recent bird series will be in­ The CAS is offering a tuition-free The spring concert will be held on j cut, Weir Farm is the former home cluded in a group exhibition at the package (CAS members typically pay Saturday, May 14. dues to sing in the group) to inter­ Rehearsals are held on Tuesday ested students who would like to sing evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. in the

SURE TO SELL O U T ...Thu Saturday, September 18, GrooveLily will perform at 8 p.m. at the First United Methodift Church in Weatfield. Reservations must be made in advance. Saturdays Groovelily Concert Expected to Sell Out Quickly WESTFIELD - The Coffee With acclaimed for his “intricate and ex­ Conscience Concert Series ofWestfield hilarating” jazz drumming skills. will kick off its fifth season by present­ The trio has been actively touring since ing the acclaimed pop-funk-rock trio 1994 with numerous CDs to their credit. GrooveLily in concert this Saturday, In June of 2001, the audience embraced September 18. GrooveLily when they- played the main 'Gathering’ by Patricia Brentano of Westfield, oil on canvas, 2004. Immediate and early reservations staff at the Kettvillc Folk Festival. and workplace of the celebrated Pierro Gallery in South Orange. The are encouraged for the performance, The Coffee W ith Conscience Series American painter J. Alden Weir opening receptions was held on Sep­ which will begin at 8 p.m. at the First ofW estfield is a 10-show series run­ (1852-1919). The farm has been con­ tember 12, which was preceded by a United M ethodist C hurch, 1 East ning from September to June at the JOIN US...The Choral An Society, pictured at The Presbyterian Church in tinuously used by artists since 1882. gallery lecture. Broad Street in Westfield. Doors will First United Methodist Church. The Weatfield thii year, hru invited high school i semester or two Still preserved are the home, studios I students to spend a Brentano Bramnick will also ex­ open at 7:15 p.m. concerts are also being recorded for singing in their classical music, community choir. The CAS is offering the pi and landscape integral to Weir’s artis­ hibit two new paintings in the Merck Admission is $15. All net proceeds broadcast by Westfield's TV-36. tuiuon-ftee. Students interested in parridparing should contact James Little at7908) tic vision. Established by the U.S. 2004 Exhibition at the Arts Guild o f from the evening’s concert will be do­ Residents ofWestfield, Scotch Plains, 277-1547 or (908) 756-5154 or via e-mail a tjlittle0calvaiy-summit.org. Congress in October o f 1990, Weir Rahway, which is scheduled to open nated to the Interfaith Council for the Fanwood and Mountainside can see each some works that might not be avail­ Choir Room at The Presbyterian Farm National Historic Site became on Sunday, October 17. Homeless. month's concert on Fridays at 10 a.m. able to them otherwise. Church in Westfield. Reservations must be made and can and 10 p.m. and on Sundays at 7 p.m. High school students who would All CAS concerts will be held at be obtained by calling the concert The series supports the Eric Johnson | like to participate are invited to con- The Presbyterian Church in hotline at (908) 522-1501 ore-mail­ House in Morristown, the Interfeith Performing Arts Studio in SP j tact James Little at (908) 277-1547 Westfield. ing [email protected]. Please Council for the Homeless, the Names | or (908) 756-5154 or via e-mail at “I will also be forming a chamber leave a first and last name, the number Project or AIDS Quilt, Habitat for Hu­ j [email protected]. chorus out of the main chorus,” re­ of seats needed and a phone number. manity and the Community Food Bank Continues Fall Enrollment This winter, the CAS will perform ported Little, “and some high GrooveLily, which includes of New Jersey. Each concert benefits one | Handle’s Dixit Dominus and the schoolers would certainly be encour­ SCOTCH PLAINS-The Perform­ middle and high school students. These keyboardist Brendan Milbum, percus­ o f the aforementioned charities. | Birthday Madrigals by John Rutter. aged to join that group as well.” ing Arts Studio in Scotch Plains has pupils are given the opportunity to sionist Gene Lewin and electric violinist The series is made possible in part by invited children interested in becoming participate in a unique ensemble expe­ and lead singer Valerie Vigoda, combines a HEART (Heritage, Education, A rt- professional entertainers, actors, sing­ rience such as the ABC television show, elements of jazz, folk and popular music. Reaching Thousands) Grant from the ers, dancers, or staging a show to enroll “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Vigoda has toured the world with Union County Board of Chosen Free­ f - i for the fall semester at the theatre school. Private lessons are also available for Cyndi Lauper, Cher, Tina Turner and holders, as well as private donations. Classes in acting, musical theatre, auditions and forensic competitions. Joe Jackson. Her vocals and violin per­ For more information about the advanced scene study and improvisa­ The professional staff at the Per­ formances are popular with audiences. series, please call Ahrre Maros at (908) $ 2 tion are offered. Acting classes are also forming Arts Studio consists o f teach­ Milburn, the pianist and co-writer, 522-1501 or visit available for children in kindergarten ers who have degrees in theatre, musi­ is also noted for his songwriting and www.coffeewitbconscience.com. Vol­ ♦ I f through high school. Students concen­ cal theatre and communications. melodies. Lewis, the drummer, is also unteers are welcome. trate on improvisation, speech, move­ Enrollment is currently underway ment, pantomime, character develop­ for the fall semester, which begins the f m y e ment and scene study. third week in September and consists County Harvest Festival Will In musical theatre classes for teenage of 14 weekly lessons. Be Held in MS on Sept. 26 Lh COUNTY 7- The Union County “At the Harvest Festival, there is Board o f Chosen Freeholders will host something to suit everyone’s taste, and the 23rd Annual Harvest Festival on this, of course, means your taste buds Sunday, September 26, from 11 a.m. too,” said Freeholder Chairman Angel to 5 p.m. atTrailside Nature & Estrada. Science Center “Vendors will be on site selling a Mountainside. wide variety of food, such as corn VIVACIOUS VOCALISTS,.. Swiped.. .A Barbershop Mystery will be presented by The festival, which will bring on the cob, baked potatoes, members of the Hickory Tree Chorus on Saturday, September 18, at 2 and 8 p.m. Native American and Colo­ bratwurst, kettle corn, ice cream, at Chatham High School, 255 Lafayette Avenue in Chatham. For advance and group nial history back to life, will ;nnel cake, freshly squeezed lem­ ticket sales, please call (973) 539-7904 or e-mail [email protected]. include a Revolutionary War onade, and many other delectable encampment, Native American choices,” he said. lodge and artifact display, as well The festival will be held rain or Hickory Tree Chorus Slates as storytelling and performances. shine. Admission is $3 per person, Other features include Colonial with children ages seven and and Native American crafts and work younger admitted free of charge. Swiped... Barbershop M ystery skills, a petting zoo, pony rides, log Trailside Nature & Science Center is NEW PROVIDENCE - Hickory our friends in New Jersey before we sawing and shingle splitting. located at 452 New Providence Road Tree Chorus will present Swiped.. .A Bar­ head for Indiana,” said Carolyn The “Build a Scarecrow Contest,” in Mountainside. bershop Mystery on Saturday, September Schmidt, Chorus Director. “We have SPECIAL STARS...The Performing Arts Studio’s Creative Arts Kids pose before which requires a nominal fee for par­ For more information, please call 18, at 2 and 8 p.m. at Chatham High been rehearsing all summer and love taking the stage in The Haunted Castle. Pictured, left to right, are: Jonathan Tice, ticipation, will also be held. (908) 789-3670. School, 255LafeyetteAvenue in Chatham. the opportunity to perform in public.” Rachd Brody, Sophie Giuliani, Matthew Eslin, Liam Kelly, Matthew Boyd, Rachel Following the adventures of the chorus Schier, Dylan Vargas and Gabriel Davis. Reserved orchestra tickets are $22 or to seek the return of a special royal crown, $20 for senior citizens and students. students (grades six to 12), youth The winter/spring semester, which will the story line is woven together with popu­ General admission tickets are also $20. (grades four to five) and children in also consist of 14 weekly lessons, will com­ lar songs, costumes and choreography. Advanced purchase general admission grades two and three, students sing and mence during the fitst week of February. This year’s featured guest quartets are tickets cost $ 15. For advance and group aance to Broadway show tunes and Classes are held at the Jewish Com­ Yankee Dime and Night Magic, lire four ticket sales, please call (973) 539-7904 or learn basic acting techniques. munity Center andTerrill Middle School male membersofYankee Dime are SPEBS e-mail [email protected]. The Advanced Scene Study workshop in Scotch Plains. Class size is limited Mid-Atlantic District Medallists. Night Hickory! tee Chorus draws its 80 mem­ is offered to students in grades seven to and early registration is recommended. Magic is an all-female group. Hickory bers from over 40 New Jersey communi­ 12, who have studied acting for two years A year-end performance is staged at Tree’s own female quartets, Brocade and ties and Staten Island. The group fre- prior. In this intensive acting course, a local theatre and the public is invited Escape, will complete the show lineup. quendy entertains at community and cor­ students work on in-depth character de­ to attend. As the 2003 champion chorus for Re­ porate events in many of these locations. velopment and rehearse scenes from For more information and to receive a gion 15, the women of Hickory Tree Women and teenaged girls of all Broadway and Off-Broadway plays. (all brochure, please call (908) 412-6565 or Chorus will represent the area at the Sweet voice ranges are invited to attend Improvisation class is designed for visit www.theperformingartsstudio.com. Adelines Annual International Competi­ Wednesday evening rehearsals at 570 tion in Indianapolis, Ind. in October. Central Avenue in New Providence. Swiped.. .A Barbershop Mystery! will For membership or booking infor­ Promotions and Anniversary be Hickory Tree Chorus’ final public mation, please e-mail show before this major competition event. [email protected] and visit Activities Set at Book Store “We are so excited to be singing for www.hickorytreechorus.org. = = n WESTFIELD - The Town Book be in the store to promote his new book. SAVING THEIR NECKS. lord F, h id . portrayed by Ride Delaney and Stoic o f Westfield will host “4 Way Street: The Crosby, Harry Patrick Christian, live in fear of the vampire’s kiss in The Mystery o f Irma Vep. Yoga for Children, Adults two book signings on Satur­ Stills, Nash & Young Reader." day, September 18. Zimmer offers group portraits, From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., individual profiles, in-depth Theater Project to Present Set at Play Away Center Eileen Cameron and Doris interviews and incisive com­ Ettinger will be in the store to mentary by writers such as SCOTCH PLAINS — Fiona promote their new children’s The Mystery of Irma Vep experience with yoga, the boys will Cameron Crowe, Ben Font- Murray, Director of the Play Away book, “G Is for Garden State: learn to find and rely on their inner Torres and David Crosby. CRANFORD — Charles Ludlam’s Union County College, 1033 Spring- A New Jersey Alphabet.” Studio in Scotch Plains, is expanding wisdom as they negotiate their way Reserved, autographed copies are satire of an old-fashioned melodrama. field Avenue in Cranford. her fall schedule to include yoga The book explores the wonders of New available for those who cannot attend through a sometimes challenging The Mystery o f Irma Vep, will be staged For reservations, please call the Box classes for both children and adults. world," she said. Jersey, from its famous sons and daughters, the book signings. For more informa­ te Theater Project at Union County Office at (908) 659-5189. _____ Instructor Lisa DeMarco is a certi­ For adults, there will be a Prana landmarks, landscapes and institutions. tion, please call The Town Book Store egS from Thursday, .September 30, fied "tear hfr nt'Y ogaRhyrhmlCST yoga class, which Incorporates pos — From 2 to 4 p.m., Dave Zimin a will « ( 9 0 8) 233-3535 . to Sundav. O rrnhpr 17 Theatre Organ Society Kiipctiu Daiiskineuts7'-’, rrana ioga tures and breath with healing im­ aMark Spina will direct the two actors, ana Yoga for the Special Child. Stages Show at UCAC ages. The flow of Prana (energy) who play all of the roles, including a According to Murray, yoga en­ reaches the mind, body and spirit. vampire, a werewolfand a sexy mummy. RAILWAY -T he Garden StateThe- courages self-esteem and body aware­ These classes are open to all levels o f The cast indudes Henry Patrick Chris­ atreOrgan Sodetyand the Union County ness through a noncompetitive and experience. tian and Rick Delaney, both members Arts Center (UCAC) will present the fun approach. Techniques and con­ The Play Away Studio is located of Actors’ Equity Association. silent classic film Little Annie Rooney on cepts learned in class can be used to at 2395 Mountain Avenue in Scotch The M ystery o f Irma Vep will be Sunday, September 19, at 2:30 p.m. at help children and adults cope with Plains. To learn more about the staged on Thursdays, Fridays and Sat­ UCAC, 1601 Irving Street in Rahway. daily fear and frustration and they class schedule, please call (908) 490- urdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Featuring live organ accompaniment will discover honor and compassion 1330. Audiences are invited to meet the ac­ by Bemie Anderson, Little Annie Rooney for others. tors following each performance. features Mary Pickford as a tough slum DeMarco will introduce two classes Zhe Performing A rts Studio Tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sun­ girl who feces crisis of the heart when the for youngsters this semester. “Yoga for Coming Soon; boy she loves (William Haines) is accused A place where confidence, creativity day performances are $ 18, whileThun- the Young Child” will expose three to • Author Dr. Stephen DeFelice o f shooting her father, who is also a cop. and imagination soar! day tickets cost $10. Students pay $10 four year olds to the basic elements of discusses “Doctornauts”; Mary'sbrother stalks the accused slayer for all performances. O n October 3, yoga, such as breathing, postures, guided • Rainbow Experiences future Chases are tailored for all leveh • Kindergarten through high school and finally shoots him in the street. She “Senior Sunday,” senior citizens pay meditation and relaxation. She has also production of H onk' previewed rushes to the hospital and offers her For brochure on our fall/winter programs, please call: $10. created a class especially for boys, ages by Susan Dougherty; blood for a lifesaving transfusion, even The Theater Project is located at eight to 14. • Metro Rhythm Chorus re­ 4)0,X -4 I 2-4*54*5 though she thinks sne will die. “Our boys lives are jam packed ceives HEART Grant from Union For $5 tickets, please call (732) 499- Robin Ger$on Wong, Director with school pressures, competition, County Board of Chosen Free­ 8226. For more information, please Classes are held in Scotch Plains too much TV, and addictive (often holders. visit www.ucac.org or www.gstos.org. violent) video games. Through their