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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 15, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 114th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 45-114 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Buontempo Pulls Application To Fulfill Board Requirements By MIRIAM BAMBERGER the break, no public participation was term development in Westfield,” said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader permitted, and the board held a non- Mr. Newell. At its Thursday night meeting, the binding discussion with Mr. Mr. Buontempo withdrew his origi- Westfield Planning Board deferred ap- Buontempo’s team. nal application, and said he plans to proval of an application filed by Joe Board member Robert Newell ex- redesign the proposal for the lot and Buontempo to construct a mixed-use pressed concerns about the practice submit it to the board by September, building on South Avenue. Mr. of buying and demolishing residen- if possible, taking into consideration Buontempo requested permission to tial properties to construct commer- the board’s recommendations. Fur- demolish an existing building and merge cial buildings, a precedent he did not ther discussion among the planning two adjoining lots to construct a three- wish to be set in Westfield. board and the planner will continue. floor mixed-used building. According The commercial appearance of the “If you were building this across to the proposal, the first floor would be proposed structure caused concern the street from your house, how would used for retail space and the second and on behalf of the board. The appear- you want it to look? That’s how you third floors would house apartments. ance would not be consistent with the should design it,” said Council Liai- The planning board decided not to architectural character of the neigh- son James Foerst. rule on the existing application due to borhood. “It looks like a commercial In other business, the board approved a number of questions and concerns building,” said Mr. Newell. a motion to repair the Board of Educa- that must be addressed by a profes- Several board members advised Mr. tion building on Elm Street. Robert sional planner. One problem men- Buontempo to redesign the proposal Burman, the Board of Education Busi- tioned, to which Mr. Buontempo’s in a Victorian style according to the ness Administrator, requested permis- representative Robert Kraus con- style of surrounding homes. Mr. sion to restore the portico architecture, ceded, is a difficulty meeting the park- Buontempo agreed that it would most which the Planning Board agreed to ing requirements for the lot. likely be possible to design a struc- on the condition that the overall ap- After a brief adjournment, Plan- ture that would resemble a series of pearance of the structure remain un- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ning Board Chairman Jay Boyle an- connected townhouses with Victo- changed. ALL WET...Children in Mountainside enjoyed the giant sprinkler of the fire hose at the Mountainside Fire Department’s nounced that further discussion would rian facades without altering his plans The next Planning Board meeting Wetdown on Saturday. The celebration was held to dedicate the department’s new fire truck. continue in a closed meeting. After for the interior. will be held on Monday, August 2 at FW Borough Seeks Public Opinion to Initiate “Our goal is to control the long- the Westfield Municipal Building. More Downtown Commercial Redevelopment By ELIZABETH CORRELL Grande, Second and South Avenues. subject this had become. “Our inter- property owners. The committee then Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Currently, there are only plans ad- est is not in demolishing the down- reported back to the mayor and coun- Editor’s Note: This is part three of dressing those businesses in the rede- town, our interest is to try and work cil and assisted them in making a a six-part feature on the business velopment area. A separate plan might with the existing property owners and decision that includes the centers in our area that will include be instituted in the future for the rest merchants. We want to see the reha- townspeople’s viewpoints. Members Downtown Westfield, Westfield’s of the downtown area. bilitation of Martine, the develop- of the committee include: Chairman South Avenue corridor, Scotch Plains, The heated controversy came to a ment of La Grande and Second, and Joe Higgins, member of the Planning Fanwood, Mountainside and head during last November’s elec- we want to figure out the best way to Board; Greg Cummings, chair of the Garwood. tion. Merchants, property owners and approach the stores on South Av- planning board; Peter Chemidlin, * * * * * * * residents were all vocal in their ob- enue,” Mayor Mahr said last week in president of Fanwood’s business and The ongoing issue of what is best jections to a plan that seemed to call an interview with The Scotch Plains- professional association (BPA) and for Fanwood’s downtown continues for the demolition of all current build- Fanwood Times. owner of Family Investors; Frank to be debated. Several years after an ings. Merchants were concerned Her plan of action included many Constandi, owner of Frank’s Auto area of the borough was officially about the health of their businesses, if steps towards receiving the maximum Body; three Fanwood residents, Pat declared “in need of redevelopment,” they’d be able to survive during the amount of community input for the Hoynes-O’Connor, April Dunleavy the current administration undertook down time when new structures were handling of the downtown’s redevel- and Jim Dosier; and Councilman a public outreach program to ensure being built, and if they would be able opment. Michael Brennan, who serves as liai- that everyone has a chance to weigh to afford the rents in the new proper- In March, she received a $50,000 son to the council. in with his or her opinions on the ties. Residents sided with the mer- Smart Future Grant after applying to Last month, the mayor and council matter. chants, and wondered if the down- state’s Department of Community interviewed several consultant firms, Fanwood’s “downtown” includes town shopping area would lose its Affairs. and hired Dave Roberts from Schoor all shops and companies located in small-town feel if left to the plans of The next month, she appointed the de Palma, an environmental planning the borough’s central business area; a developer. Fanwood Downtown Advisory Com- and engineering firm, which is cur- however, the “redevelopment area” Mayor Colleen Mahr actively ad- mittee, whose function is to gather rently working together with the com- is specifically the six and a half acre dressed these issues in her campaign feedback from the community, in- mittee. Mr. Roberts co-authored The block bordered by Martine, La last fall, aware of how sensitive this cluding: residents, merchants and New Jersey Redevelopment Hand- book. The firm’s fees, as well as the supplies for the work of the commit- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader JERSEY FRESH...Fresh fruit and vegatable vendors took advantage of the Mountainside Recreation to Apply tee, will be paid for out of the Smart beautiful weather last Thursday at the Westfield Farmer’s Market on South Future Grant. The function of the Avenue. Gourmet foods from Town and Country and plants from Parker Garden consultant will be “to revisit the rede- were also available for sale at the market. velopment plan and revise it, with For County Kids Rec. Trust Grant public input and consensus,” said Mayor Mahr. By MICHAEL POLLACK ball) totaling $3,000, and the recon- be installed at Deerfield adjacent to “It is important that people under- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ditioning of 75 batting helmets, along the restroom. The borough will be stand that we are working off of the County Eyes Raritan At Tuesday’s Mountainside Bor- with installing necessary faceguards applying for $50,000 for that venture. original redevelopment plan, not the ough agenda work session, Recre- for $1,875. The total amount of money The Mountainside Youth Baseball plan from (the previous developer) ation Director Sue Wynans recom- in that segment of the grant is $4,875. League will provide $18,000 in Landmark,” committee Chair Joe mended the council apply for a grant, The borough will ask for $2,437 and matching funds toward the Pony Higgins told The Times. Valley Development; which will improve ball fields and the PAL will provide matching funds. League Project. The committee met twice in both fund new recreation equipment. The second component concerns Applications are due by Thursday, May and June and took a walking There are two components of the field improvements and recreation July 29. All applicants will be noti- tour of the downtown. Their efforts to Kids Recreation Trust Application facilities. Under this initiative, the fied by Friday, October 29. In No- gather feedback began with handing Backs WF Crosswalk offered by the Union County Board tennis courts at Deerfield School will vember, the funds will be transferred out 150 surveys to residents attend- By MATT MARINO eral potential opportunities along of Chosen Freeholders. First, the rec- be resurfaced, the Deerfield Pony to fiscal year 2005. ing the Fanwood Street Fair on June Specially Written for The Westfield Leader reation trust fund goes to an equip- League field will be realigned (along In other borough business, 27. The survey asked residents about the rail line, particularly the ment grant that provides for two pitch- with improvements to the backstops Mountainside proposed contracting their impressions of the safety and At their July 8 meeting, the Netherwood station in Plainfield. ing machines (one softball, one base- and fencing), and batting cages will with a professional company to as- image of the borough and their gen- Union County Board of Chosen “I have spent some time in and suage the town’s pothole problem. eral shopping habits and preferences. Freeholders discussed potential around the Netherwood Station, “I have spoken with the borough “We heard in the campaign that improvements to the Raritan Val- and there is certainly opportu- engineer and the borough attorney,” residents are concerned about the im- ley Line. The board also intro- nity there to develop some growth Mayor Robert Viglianti said. “We do pact of traffic, residential density and duced a resolution in support of a in that area. I think that can be Rusak Takes the Helm not have sufficient equipment, per- the mix of retail in the new or reha- Westfield ordinance permitting a one area I would like to see some sonnel or know how to properly fix bilitated buildings,” said Mayor Mahr. new, lighted crosswalk. attention being paid,” said Free- potholes in our community.” Mr. Higgins said, “We also want to James Daley, the director of holder Mirabella. In MS; Channel 35 The mayor conferred with Borough respect the concerns of those living economic development, ex- The freeholder board also pro- Attorney John Post, with the two de- adjacent to the redevelopment area, plained that through a special posed a resolution concurring CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 grant, Union County would be with a Westfield ordinance dated To Air BOE Meetings able to examine specific areas June 15, which amended the along the Raritan Valley Line that Westfield Town Code to allow By BETSEY BURGDORF open.” may warrant land-use or trans- for mid-block crosswalks. By Specially Written for The Westfield Leader In other news, a motion to approve portation improvements. The amending the code, Westfield can At Tuesday night’s meeting of the a payment for $175,175 to the Bor- county will apply to the New now construct a lighted cross- Mountainside Board of Education, ough of Mountainside from the Board Jersey Department of Commu- walk on North Avenue that will Temporary Chief School Adminis- of Education for reimbursement of nity Affairs (Office of Smart cross in front of Lord & Taylor. trator (CSA) Walter Rusak opened by legal services rendered in the suc- Growth) for a grant of approxi- This crosswalk has been a pri- saying, “It is with a great sense of cessful lawsuit filed in January 1997 mately $150,000. ority since the death of Helen pride I come to this district. It is a when deregionalization took place. “It (the grant) is to target growth Freindt last December. Ms. tremendous community.” The lawsuit resulted in the district opportunities along the entire Freindt, an employee of Lord & Mr. Rusak has held the position of receiving $6 million to be paid over Raritan Valley Corridor,” stated principal at Deerfield School for the the next five years. Mountainside Taylor at the time, was killed Mr. Daley, who added that no spe- while attempting to cross North past year. He will be acting as the agreed to be responsible for 76 per- cific details have been discussed CSA until a replacement can be found cent of the consultation fees encoun- Avenue in the early evening. as to improvements or where such Many residents of Westfield for Dr. Gerard Schaller, who resigned tered with Garwood being respon- improvements may occur. effective in June of this year. sible for the other 24 percent. and employees of the store have Mr. Rusak continued, saying: “The The board also approved a motion Freeholder Alexander called for a more prominent K-8 district has so much to offer. Six to purchase video equipment in the Mirabella said that he saw sev- crosswalk. goals I will focus on are: vision, high amount of $14,463 to tape board standards, passion for learning, in- meetings and other related functions. PAGE INDEX tegrity, loyalty and trust and courage. A motion to purchase audio equip- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-18 Thank you for the opportunity, and as ment for $13,283 was also approved. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds...... 17 long as I’m here my door will remain ENJOYING THE DAY...Mountainside Mayor Robert Viglianti, right, and Ed CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Smith enjoyed the festivities at the Mountainside Fire Department’s Wetdown on Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 Saturday. Page 10 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll Revealed By Roosevelt Intermediate Principal Shulack WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- Tara Handza Peter Williams DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Molly Hudelson Julianne Yee mediate School (RIS) Principal Dr. GRADE 7 – 48 STUDENTS Kenneth Shulack has announced that Gabrielle Jakub Daniel Zavaro Kathryn Abruzzo Catherine Maguire Will John Steven Zilberberg the following 13 students, who will Nicole Aloupis Taylor Manetti be entering Westfield High School in Thomas An Kathryn Millen REGULAR HONOR ROLL September, have retained straight “A” Kimberly Berke Anna Morton GRADE 7 – 86 STUDENTS status, with grades from 90 to 100, Samuel Berse Lauren Nemiroff Robert Angus Daniel Ludlum Ankita Bilolikar Mairead O’Boyle Elizabeth Antonelli Gregory Luppescu during their three years at RIS: Sara Birkenthal William Scott Perry Steven Anzalone Kathryn Martin Alex Colucci Kim Morawski Amy Brown Edward Purcell Julian Applebaum Nicholas Mavrogiannis Kyle Cortley Marissa Mumford Ryan Brown Ryan Ragoza David Babetski Joseph Mc Grath Emily Cozzi Kevin Shallcross Morgan Bunting Casey Reimlinger Trevor Barnes Daniel Morse Caitlin Hewitt Danielle Tepper Julia Burns Christopher Rhodes William Beshears Thomas Mruz Ben Maimon Elena Tinfow Michael Carpetto Joshua Schwartz Julian Brinberg Shannon Murray WESTFIELD GRADUATE…Giovanna Dan Markowski Cindy Wang Kristen Caruana Melissa Shulman Chelsea Bryk Elaheh Nozari Romano of Westfield, the daughter of Pat Daniela Wiener Amanda Chang Eriene-Heidi Sidhom Ariel Burns Charlotte O’Leary Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and Nelly Romano, graduated Monmouth SMILING FACES...Fire fighters and citizens enjoyed the day on Saturday at the Aaron Davidson Amanda Simmons Jack Camillo K. Nicole Papadopoulos University with a Bachelor of Arts degree In addition, the following seventh Christopher Delafuente Lauren Sullivan Shelby Carlin Kiran Patankar Mountainside Fire Department’s Wetdown at Deerfield School. Pictured, from and eighth grade students were named in Public Relations and a double minor in left to right, are: Fire Fighter Ed Smith, Jennifer Giamo, Ryleigh McMeekan and Daniel Dickstein Marguerite Sulmont Spencer Cassidy Thomas Purcell to the Fourth and Final Marking Pe- Spanish and Italian on May 19. Giovanna Fire Fighter Dean Paskow. Amanda Garfinkel Alexandra Tunis Tara Castellone Philip Queller completed her final semester on the Dean’s riod Honor Roll for the 2003-2004 Briana Goncalves Mark Vander Schaaf Jane Cederroth Caroline Raba List and graduated as a member of five school year at RIS. Eric Hagstrom Stephanie Wang Kristina Chabrier Eric Rachman honor societies. She was among the four Panos Chantzis Anne Re finalists as Outstanding Student Leader, Fanwood Borough Initiates Move Vasilis Chantzis Matthew Reiss whom presents the Commencement ad- Sullivan Appointed New Harim Harry Choi Philip Reynolds dress. Giovanna was an active member of Michael Cifelli Christiana Ricciuti Phi Sigma Sigma, serving in several ex- For Commercial Redevelopment Meredith Clark Nicole Rosenberg ecutive positions for Greek Life, as well as WHS Assistant Principal Philip Cohn Jenna Roth CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 working as a Head Resident Assistant for James Diddell Hannah Rubin the university. on Second and La Grande Avenues.” plan. They are just going to tweak the WESTFIELD — The Westfield level included her role as an advisor Mark Doherty Raisa Rubin The committee also handed out sur- plan. How they’ll tweak it, I don’t Board of Education unanimously ap- for the school yearbook committee Lauren Farrell Kyle Sexton veys to all merchants attending the know.” pointed Joan Sullivan as the new as- and the freshman class. Matthew Fechter Connor Sheehan BPA’s monthly meeting on June 28, Last fall, Mr. Constandi contacted sistant principal of In addition to her Sean Finn Katherine Sheridan MS Rec. with such questions as would the mer- other merchants and made them Westfield High master’s degree in Margaret Flannery Cassandra Simcox chant want to stay in the new area, aware of the possible effects on their School (WHS), ef- educational adminis- Michael Foley Maxwell Sugarman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Alexandra Gockel Ravi Tamboli ciding that the borough will contract would they want more space, and businesses if the plan was executed. fective July 1. tration, Ms. Sullivan Natalie Golikov Katherine Taylor would they be willing to relocate. “The mayor has said that she wants Ms. Sullivan received special edu- with a professional company to un- Christopher Graf Michael Tormey dercut the potholes, clean them out, “The merchants understand that rejuvenation rather than demolish- comes to Westfield cation certification Brian Hart Patrick Tresnan change is going to happen in the down- ing, but I don’t know how that will from Lacey Town- from the Georgian hot tar them, and use the proper ma- Kyle Hayden Andrew Wenta chines to cut them down. Borough town, and they want to be part of it, happen. If they do demolish, they ship High School in Court College in Christopher Jenkins George Wharam Engineer Mike Disko said this pro- but they want what their needs are to say they will do it in stages, and Lanoka Harbor, Lakewood and a Connor Jennings Sean Wicks be understood,” said Mayor Mahr. (merchants) can move in to a new which has an enroll- Bachelor of Arts de- Christopher Joyce Alan Workman cess extends the life of the road. “That takes time one on one.” space. But how many can afford to ment of 1,600 stu- gree in History and James Kazazis Christopher Yeager “The borough will put it out to pub- Committee members will go door- move all their equipment, and afford dents, similar to that American Studies Emily Kline Patrick Younger lic bid, looking in the $25,000 range Elizabeth Lisooey Arielle Ziering and then use that as a guide for subse- to-door to speak directly with mer- the new rent, which may be as high of WHS. Joan Sullivan from Rutgers Col- Dan Liu Tara Zierler chants at the business locations. as a 40 percent increase?” said Mr. Her most recent lege. quent years,” Mr. Disko said. “And Maria Lomaka Michael Zhu then after, go back to a quote basis. We Next, the committee will be hold- Constandi. role at Lacey Township High School, In accepting her position, Ms. Allison Lowenstein Jordyn Zucker ing meetings with the property own- “Who is going to make the final where she began her career in 1999, Sullivan commented, “I am ex- may not use it all the first year, but ers. “We want to be as inclusive as decision? It is a hard decision,” said was as an administrative intern and tremely excited to be a part of the DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL we’d be covered by a public bid. Once possible,” said Mayor Mahr, “and we Mr. Constandi. social studies teacher. Ms. Sullivan Westfield Public Schools. I look GRADE 8 – 46 STUDENTS we have a bid, then we can make a want to hear their concerns and get Peter Chemidlin serves on the received a master’s degree in educa- forward to getting to know the staff, Marlee Austin Benjamin Maimon detailed review of streets, come up Erin Bange Daniel Markowski with a program for a contractor, and their participation.” commission, as well as in the posi- tional administration from Rutgers students, parents and community Cameron Banta Pratik Mehta Committee member Frank tion of president of the BPA, and is University, and has completed class- members of Westfield.” have an inspection process. I would Claire Bennett Kimberly Morawski have a one-year performance bid.” Constandi, is both a property owner the owner of Family Investors, a room observations, conducted work- WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix Caitlin Burke Marissa Mumford and merchant (Frank’s Auto Body). company his father began 40 years shops for her colleagues, assisted in noted that the district received more “These potholes tend to progress. Stephen Chan Kevin Neylan You start out with a pothole, the next Started by his father, the shop has ago. “We need to get something new staff training and student disci- than 70 applications for the position. Alex Colucci Alexandra Pecora it’s a whole alligatored area,” Mr. been in business at this location for done. There have been no structural pline. “Miss Sullivan comes to Westfield Jordana Confino Crista Ricci 30 years. When asked by The Times changes in the downtown, and the Ms. Sullivan has served as a men- High School with excellent creden- Kyle Cortley Erin Scialabba Disko added. for his perspective on the redevelop- buildings are in need of repair, re- tor for a new teacher, was a teacher of tials and recommendations,” he Leigh Couture Kevin Shallcross Engineers will prioritize the roads ment plan, Mr. Constandi said: “We placement and improvement,” said the handicapped, and also has taught stated. “She has great potential as an Emily Cozzi Deborah Siegel in terms of the extent of reconstruc- Joshua David Melissa Soutto tion and the level that each artery is still don’t know what is going to Mr. Chemidlin. in a gifted and talented program. Her administrator, and we are pleased to Benjamin Dornfeld Danielle Tepper happen. They are still going off that He has heard the same concerns interest in students on a co-curricular have her on our staff.” traveled. Bryan Fitzpatrick Elena Tinfow A large portion of the meeting was from merchants as have been told to Christopher Franks Lindsay Tishberg Mr. Constandi. He encourages mer- devoted to new storm sewer mapping, Free Milk Is Available Katherine Gelinne Lindsay Walsh much to the council’s disapproval. chants and property owners to use the WESTFIELD Rachel Gray Cindy Wang For Camp Hoover Kids BPA meetings as a platform to com- Britta Greene Michael Weinberg “This one gets me really mad,” Mayor Viglianti said. “This is the Bureau of COUNTY – The Girl Scouts of municate these concerns. POLICE BLOTTER Peter Griesmer Daniela Weiner Once feedback is gathered from Caitlin Hewett Domenick Wissel Nonpoint Pollution Control-Division of Washington Rock Council (GSWRC) Water Quality. We’ve created another has announced that milk will be avail- merchants and property owners, the THURSDAY, JULY 8 on Tudor Oval between 9:30 p.m. on July Dean Kowalski Trevor Yee Da Lee Eric Zagorski bureaucracy in the state of New Jersey. able to all children enrolled at Camp committee will then hold community • C hristopheBr la2s ,3o ,Wf esIst lipN ,Y. . 11 and 6:30 a.m. on July 12. In two cases, Allison MacDonald Zinyi Zhang In order to justify their existence, they Lou Henry Hoover at no cost. meetings, where residents will be en- and Lyle Melnick, 31, of Bayshore, N.Y. the vehicles had been entered and ran- couraged to attend and voice their were arrested in the 500 block of Washington sacked but nothing was reported missing. REGULAR HONOR ROLL have to give us 35 pages of numbers we Camp Hoover in Sussex County is have to hit the taxpayers with.” operated by GSWRC, which includes opinions. Street. Each was charged with possession of The missing items from the other three GRADE 8 – 86 STUDENTS “It will be the committee’s respon- less than 50 grams of suspected marijuana vehicles included a Palm Pilot computer; Timothy Adamcik Michael Kane The plan calls for implementation 24 area communities, among them of a storm water pollution prevention Berkeley Heights, Westfield, Scotch sibility to advertise these meetings and possession of drug paraphernalia. money in the amount of $15; a wallet and Alexandra Annis Lauren Krichilsky Additionally, Melnick was charged a wristwatch. All the vehicles were parked Stephen Aswad Tim Kuehn plan and a storm water management Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside. and to make them as accessible as Andrew Bakst Max Lazar possible,” said Mayor Mahr. with theft by deception for allegedly in driveways at the time, and there was no plan, both due in April 1, 2005. Part In the operation of Child Nutrition attempting to charge a Washington sign of forced entry in any of the cases. Anusuya Bharadwaj Eunsol-Vickt Lee of the plan calls for the mapping of Programs, no child will be discrimi- “The dates and times of meetings Street homeowner $2,500 for chimney • A M anchesteDr river sidenret ported Matthew Blutfield John Levidy will be listed in the Fanwoodian quar- outfalls in the entire sewer system, nated against because of race, sex, work that was deemed unnecessary, someone entered a vehicle in her drive- Laryssa Borkowsky Kathryn Lewis providing certain ordinance informa- color, national origin, age or disabil- terly newsletter, in local newspa- while Blas was held on a contempt of way. Nothing was reported missing. Jessica Campo Nicholas LiVolsi pers, on Channel 35 and on our Robert Castelo Mary Mahoney tion, and adopting residential site im- ity. court warrant out of Washington Town- provements standards for storm wa- Anyone who believes they have website,” she said. “In addition, we ship for $455. Both were released on AJ Cerami Joseph Maran will use grant money to pay for indi- MOUNTAINSIDEWESTFIELD Christopher Chin Harry Marino ter management. Under the solids been discriminated against is urged their own recognizance on the Westfield and floatable controls portion of the to write immediately to the Secretary vidual mailings to notify residents.” charges. Lauren Couture Catherine Marvin Barbara D’Agosto Matthew McCurdy plan, monthly sweeping of curbs, of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. In the end, the mayor and council A third man, identified as Robert POLICE BLOTTER Ian Devaney Rebecca McNulty streets, roads, and highways are re- 20250. will determine how the redevelop- Oetting, 33, also of Bayshore, was taken Michael Dibble Katherine Meylor ment of the downtown will be handled. into custody on contempt of court war- SUNDAY, JULY 11 quired. For further information on the pro- Jared Dornfeld Robert Miller The borough will have to put in a gram, parents or guardians may call Once their decision is made, a profes- rants from Carteret, for $664, and • Three men were arrested and charged with criminal trespassing at the Emily Doskow Gregory Morrissey framing grate that prevents debris, sional planner will be hired and an Spotswood, for $1,000. Rose Driscoll Haley Mustard Deborah Hooker at (908) 232-3236, Mountainside Community Pool. Danny such as coca cola cans, to go into new extension no. 1226. official plan will be established. All three men are employed by a Evan Eisenberg Gregory Nelson Middletown company, which was not Avalos, 19 and Enrique Penaloza, 20, catch basins. Mapping and detail work both of Elizabeth and Dimitriy Koval, 19, William Eisenberg Michael Nika cited for any wrongdoing in connection Elizabeth Engel Kate O’Connor could cost in the range of $50,000. of Belmar were discovered swimming in “I agree with many of you that this Westfield Recreation Events with the arrests involving its employ- the pool after hours. Michele Eniclerico Gabrielle O’Leary ees. Josefine Eriksson Melia Parsloe is a state mandate without state pay for Basketball Camp: enjoy the show! In case of rain, • Jose Orellano, 25, of Plainfield was Held 9 a.m. to MONDAY, JULY 12 arrested and charged with driving while Craig Esposito Ioanna Protogiannis it,” Mr. Disko said. “But we will be 11a.m. on July 26-July 30 for grades performances will be held in the • Five vehicle break-ins were reported under the influence. Brian Fabiano Stephanie Quinton subject to fines if we don’t do this.” 4-6 at WHS. Fee: $60. Presbyterian Church. Meghan Evans Josephine Reinhardt In other business, the council dis- Roller Hockey Camp with WHS Summer Playground Programs: Matthew Feniger Jorie Richlin-Zack cussed changing a parking area on Ice Hockey Team: Held 9 a.m. to 12 Held until August 12. Monday Maya Fine Pincus Stephanie Rowe Bristol Road because trucks are hav- p.m. on July 19-July 23 for grades through Friday, 9 to 11:45 a.m. and Barrett Newell of WF Attends Vincent Fitzpatrick Kirk Sabnani Alexander Fruchtman Daniel Santry ing difficulty with road restrictions. 4-8, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 1 to 3:45 p.m. Registration began Nicholas Fusaro Tessa Schaaf Also, the borough will authorize the 26-July 30 for grades K-3 at June 1. (Proof of age required for all Nat’l Leadership Conference Emily Fusco Sari Schwartz purchase of a new police vehicle. At Tamaques Park basketball courts. programs). The Junior Playground Rachel Ganz Kelly Seeger next week’s regular meeting, the board Fee: $60. is for resident children completing WESTFIELD – Barrett Newell of think on her feet, to engage in critical Paige Geraghty James Seip will appoint Thomas McGee to the Wrestling Camp with Glen Kurz: Kindergarten through grade 5. Held Westfield, a member of the Class of analysis and to communicate effec- Matthew Gralla Megan Sherman Historic Preservation Committee, and Held 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on August 2-6, at local elementary schools. Fee: 2005, has participated in the National tively. Aidan Granstrand Timothy Smith The NSLC mission is to renew the 1072 Route 22 Associates for ages 7-10 and August 9-13 for $15. Student Leadership Confer- Matthew Green Ann-Marie Valentine Inc. liquor license for Sun Tavern. ages 11-14, at WHS Wrestling Gym. Our new Teen Scene is for resi- ence (NSLC), a leadership de- identify and recognize out- Jared Greene Emily Walus velopment program for out- standing young leaders from Alexander Greenspan Hannah Wharam The board discussed the naming of Fee: $60/week. dent teens completing grades 6 a new street adjacent to Mountain through 8. Held in the relaxed atmo- standing high school students. around the world and to pro- Brandon Heroux Zacharie Weingarten Sports Squirts: A great way to vide them with an atmo- Lauren Huff Hannah Weisman Avenue. The said street is a 1,000- introduce children aged 3-5 to a sphere of Tamaques Park. Fee: $25. While attending the NSLC, Barrett had the opportunity to sphere that encourages aca- Melanie Jackson Michelle Zaffuto foot-long stretch ending in a cul-de- variety of sports. Held 4:30 p.m. to The department also offers a study, experience and develop demic achievement, diver- Christine Kandigian Lisa Zavetz sac. Six or seven homes are planned 6 p.m. on August 23 through 27. C.I.T. Program for resident teens the skills and traits that define sity, cooperation and social for the street, to be located near Wood- Online registration available: ages 14 and 15. A C.I.T. application and identify a leader. responsibility. land Avenue. The borough considered USsportsInstitute.com, Fee: $79 is required from each applicant. Barrett joined approximately The NSLC offers leader- Birmingham-Southern naming the street after Mountainside Multi Sports: Children will have Space is limited. Fee: $25 8,000 high school students from ship conferences on master- Taps Lisa Kelly DuMont war veteran James Little. Potential the opportunity to take part in over (Additional fees will be charged across the nation and from 45 Barrett Newell ing leadership, law and ad- names included Little’s Way, James T. 15 different sports from around the for trips and events for all Summer countries around the world in vocacy, medicine and For Committee Position Little Street, or Little Court. world. Held Aug. 23 through 27. Playground Programs) healthcare, entrepreneurship and busi- becoming immersed in a unique learning WESTFIELD – Lisa Kelly Hours: 9 a.m. –1 p.m. for ages 5-7. Teen Nights at the Memorial environment. She will return to her school ness, international diplomacy, U.S. Pool: Teen night swims are held policy and politics, intelligence and DuMont of Westfield was named Fee: $142, or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for with increased potential and newly de- to a new executive committee of ages 8-14. Fee: $169. Online regis- throughout the summer on veloped abilities that enable her to made national security and “Inside the Arts.” tration available: Wednesday evenings from 8:30 a positive difference in her community. To further her education, Barrett is con- the Birmingham-Southern Col- p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Memo- Through participation in this pro- sidering several universities in the north- lege Alumni Association in Bir- UssportsInstitute.com. mingham, Ala. Ms. DuMont was Soccer Camp: Professional rial Pool Complex. Teen Swims gram, Barrett developed his abilities to east to pursue a degree in architecture. coaches from United Soccer Acad- are open to all Westfield Teens selected to serve as Vice Presi- from 6 to 12 grade. This program dent for Chapter Development. emy offer a camp located at Unami She is a 1985 graduate of Bir- Park from August 16 through 20. features swimming, music, danc- Jennifer Woodbury Graduates Hours: 9 a.m. –11 a.m. for children ing, contests, special events, etc. mingham-Southern. ages 3-7, Fee: $99 and 9 a.m.–1 Upcoming tentative dates are: July p.m. for children ages 5-14, Fee: 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, Au- Cum Laude from Villanova $149. Online registration available: gust 4, August 11, August 18, WESTFIELD – Former Westfield Jennifer was awarded the Falvey Li- UnitedSoccerAcademy.com. August 25 & September 1. Cost: resident Jennifer Woodbury graduated brary Scholar award for her honors Rusak Strollersize Class: Finally a class $3/person Teen Swim is a safe cum laude from Villanova University thesis “The Use of SPME to Monitor for moms and babies to attend to- and enjoyable alternative and we on May 16. Fragrances in the Air.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gether! This program will be held hope Westfield students come She received a Bachelor of Science While studying at Villanova, she con- The system is designed to be portable on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. June 25 to check it out! degree in biology and honors, with tinued research in the university’s chem- in order to be moved to different minors in Spanish and Chemistry. istry department, completed a summer September 3 at Tamaques Park. Consignment Ticket Program: locations. GRANT WINNER…Scotch Plains Discount tickets are available for internship at Bellevue Hospital in New The board will be purchasing the Meet near tennis courts. $50. York City and spent two summers re- resident Kristi Gayara will attend Summer Concert Series: The the following: Great Adventure, Westfield Pupils Garner equipment this summer and will be- Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU) searching at Robert Wood Johnson’s gin “trial runs” in September. The College at Florham Campus in Madi- concert series is held in Dorney Park, Hershey Park, W.M. Keck Center of Neuroscience in Mindowaskin Park under the Ga- Morey’s Pier, Mountain Creek, Spring Dean’s List Status board hopes to begin broadcasting son this fall. The daughter of Mr. and New Brunswick. some meetings on Channel 35 some- Mrs. John Gayara of Scotch Plains, zebo on the following Thursday Splash Zone, Camelbeach and At Univ. of Rhode Island The daughter of Mary Hurajt-Dunlap evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Sesame Place. Call for details. time this fall. she is a graduate of Scotch Plains- WESTFIELD – The University of of Lanoka Harbor and Robert Budget restraints could keep the Fanwood High School. She has also Westfield Community Concert Please register for the above pro- Woodbury of New Providence, Jenni- been awarded a Colonel Fairleigh S. Band will perform July 8 & July 15, grams at: The Westfield Recreation Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I. has fer is a 2000 graduate of Westfield High board from broadcasting all meeting noted that Westfield residents Karen Dickinson Scholarship. This award is Westfield Swing Band will perform Department, 425 East Broad St. School. because of the cost of the camera granted to a select group of incoming on July 22, and the NJ Workshop Office: (908) 789-4080. Visit us Castaldo, Allison Lemberg, Guy She will attend the New Jersey Medi- operator. students based on their academic for the Arts will perform on July 29. online at: westfieldnj.net/townhall/ MacKechnie and Kristin Mann were cal School in Newark this fall to begin The board will convene for the record and co-curricular accomplish- Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and recreation. named to the Dean’s List for the a MD/PHD Program on full scholar- summer and resume regular meet- ments as well as an on-campus inter- spring 2004 semester. ship. ings in September. view with an FDU faculty member. THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, July 15, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 29-46 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Transformers Zoning Board Tables Blow in FW Decision on Route 22 By LAUREN S. PASS Specially Written for The Times Westfield Road in Fanwood and Scotch Plains shined bright as day after 9 p.m. on Monday when sev- Building to September eral transformers exploded. By FRED ROSSI til its Thursday, September 9 meeting The sky glowed green, then red Specially Written for The Times in hopes that Chief Ellis will be able as the transformers blew up, and The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of to provide a more concrete opinion the hum from the downed electrical Adjustment will continue a hearing on the fire hydrant issue. wires filled the rainy air. on an application to erect a building Another application by William As residents emerged to see the on Route 22 at its September meet- McCoy of 2492-2496 Plainfield Av- sparks flying, they were told to ing. A continuation is necessary for enue will be continued at the board’s return to their homes by police for the township fire chief to offer his September 9 meeting. Mr. McCoy is fear more transformers would opinion on whether a fire hydrant is seeking, on behalf of his elderly great- blow. needed at the site. uncle, to subdivide his uncle’s prop- According to Sergeant Howard Richard Schoenwalder is seeking erty so that a second home can be Jarvis, the call came in as a trans- to build a second building on the built on the Plainfield Avenue lot, former on fire at 8:49 p.m. After the property at 1811 Route 22 West, which which is located in an M-1 industrial first transformer blew up, a couple is presently the site of an abandoned zone. of others followed suit. gas station just west of the Park Av- Chairman Jim Fawcett said an im- PSE&G, Verizon and the enue overpass. Mr. Schoenwalder portant consideration for the board Fanwood Fire and Police Depart- plans to base his plumbing business was whether to use this application as ments responded to the scene. No there and utilize the existing building an opportunity to bring the area more one was injured. as well as build a 30-foot by 60-foot in line with its M-1 designation or Power was out from Westfield structure for storage of supplies and continue to keep it a mixed-use area. Road to North Avenue, which inventory. The eastern half of the prop- The residential properties located in caused the closure of businesses at erty is located in Watchung while the the M-1 zone were there when the North and Hetfield Avenues. western end, where the new building area was rezoned and were allowed to By mid-day Tuesday, power was Elizabeth Correll for The Times will be situated, is located in Scotch remain. Two use variances will be restored to all areas and the road DOWNTOWN IN THE BOROUGH...All of the commercial properties in Downtown Fanwood are currently occupied, as Plains. required, one allowing a residential was re-opened. the borough seeks retailers’, property oweners’ and residents’ opinions on how to move forward with developing the There was some question as to downtown. property in an M-1 zone and another whether a fire hydrant is needed near for the existing property, which would the proposed building. Installation of become an even more nonconform- new, larger water pipes to serve the ing property. Mr. McCoy explained FW Borough Seeks Public Opinion to Initiate existing building is expected. At its that his family has owned the prop- meeting last Thursday the board read erty for several decades and the fam- several letters from Scotch Plains Fire ily wishes to continue living there. Chief Jonathan Ellis to property owner Five affirmative votes are required More Downtown Commercial Redevelopment Dominic Verdic; however, it was dif- for the application to be approved; ficult to ascertain whether Chief Ellis with only six board members in at- By ELIZABETH CORRELL in with his or her opinions on the town. Our interest is to try and work was requiring the installation of a fire tendance at last week’s meeting, Mr. Specially Written for The Times jections to a plan that seemed to call matter. for the demolition of all current build- with the existing property owners and hydrant or simply recommending it. McCoy decided to wait until the Editor’s Note: This is part three of Fanwood’s “downtown” includes ings. Merchants were concerned merchants. We want to see the reha- The board put off the application un- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 a six-part feature on the business all shops and companies located in about the health of their businesses, if bilitation of Martine, the develop- centers in our area that will include the borough’s central business area; they’d be able to survive during the ment of La Grande and Second, and Downtown Westfield, Westfield’s however, the “redevelopment area” is down time when new structures were we want to figure out the best way to South Avenue corridor, Scotch Plains, specifically the six and a half acre being built, and if they would be able approach the stores on South Av- Fanwood, Mountainside and block bordered by Martine, La to afford the rents in the new proper- enue,” Mayor Mahr said last week in Garwood. Grande, Second and South Avenues. ties. Residents sided with the mer- an interview with The Scotch Plains- * * * * * * * Currently, there are only plans ad- chants, and wondered if the down- Fanwood Times. The ongoing issue of what is best dressing those businesses in the rede- town shopping area would lose its Her plan of action included many for Fanwood’s downtown continues velopment area. A separate plan might small-town feel if left to the plans of steps towards receiving the maximum to be debated. Several years after an be instituted in the future for the rest a developer. amount of community input for the area of the borough was officially of the downtown area. Mayor Colleen Mahr actively ad- handling of the downtown’s redevel- declared “in need of redevelopment,” The heated controversy came to a dressed these issues in her campaign opment. the current administration undertook head during last November’s elec- last fall, aware of how sensitive this In March, she received a $50,000 a public outreach program to ensure tion. Merchants, property owners and subject this had become. “Our inter- Smart Future Grant after applying to that everyone has a chance to weigh residents were all vocal in their ob- est is not in demolishing the down- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Fanwood Mayor Mahr Announces Receipt Elizabeth Correll for The Times KITCHEN GRANTED...At the Forest Road Park Senior Center last Friday Mayor Colleen Mahr announced that the borough will receive a $53,000 grant for Of $250,000 Extraordinary Aid for Budget building a kitchen in the Senior Center. Pictured, from left to right, are: Back row: Freeholder Chester Holmes, Freeholder Al Mirabella, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Fanwood Council President Katherine Mitchell, Freeholder John Wolhrab; By ELIZABETH CORRELL the best interest of Fanwood. We said however we can change the delin- such as Plainfield and Westfield; Specially Written for The Times front row: several members of the senior group, including President of Senior we were going to pursue aggressively quency date, which will be 25 days $70,000 to Roselle Park and Spring- Citizens Helen Boguszewski, fourth from left. At Tuesday’s regular council meet- tax relief, and we have. I am very from when the tax bills go out in the field; $25,000 to Garwood. Chief Fi- ing, Fanwood announced that it has happy that we could get here to this mail.” nancial Officer Fred Tompkins ex- received a $250,000 extraordinary aid point.” The state’s Department of Com- plained that the money was meant to grant for property tax relief. Mayor Regarding tax bills, which will be munity Affairs has distributed money reimburse municipalities for expenses Colleen Mahr decided to apply for sent to residents later than usual this to municipalities under the heading incurred since the September 11, 2001 County Eyes Raritan this grant in response to concerns year due to the late passage of the of Municipal Homeland Security terror attacks, and must be used to from residents about escalating prop- final budget, she stated that they “will Police Assistance Aid, based on popu- reduce the tax levy. erty tax bills, and has been waiting be mailed out sometime in the last lation, for property tax relief. Mayor Mr. Tompkins reviewed a resolu- for several months to hear if it would week of July. We are not allowed to Mahr announced that Fanwood has tion containing amendments to the Valley Development; be received. change the statutory deadline of Au- received $50,000. Amounts ranged 2004 municipal budget. Council- An initial budget was submitted in gust 1 (for payment of property taxes); from $140,000 given to larger cities CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 February; however it could not be finalized until the borough knew if it Backs WF Crosswalk would be receiving this grant. The By MATT MARINO eral potential opportunities along mayor and council now expect to SP Manager Says SP Has Made Specially Written for The Westfield Leader adopt a final 2004 budget at a special the rail line, particularly the meeting to be held at Borough Hall at At their July 8 meeting, the Netherwood station in Plainfield. 7 p.m. on Monday, July 19, which Union County Board of Chosen “I have spent some time in and will be televised on Channel 35. Resi- Progress With 2004 To-Do List Freeholders discussed potential around the Netherwood Station, dents are encouraged to attend and improvements to the Raritan Val- and there is certainly opportu- speak their minds regarding the bud- By FRED ROSSI cil members, Mr. Atkins noted the the Municipal Building, the Public ley Line. The board also intro- nity there to develop some growth get. Specially Written for The Times status of each of the 16 topics he Work facility and the Library that are duced a resolution in support of a in that area. I think that can be The state notified Mayor Mahr Halfway through the year, Scotch identified six months ago, with goals experiencing leaky roofs and other Westfield ordinance permitting a one area I would like to see some about the grant on Monday after- Plains Township Manager Thomas already met in some areas. The 2004 structural problems. Last month, a new, lighted crosswalk. attention being paid,” said Free- noon. “We have worked very hard to Atkins said he feels that the township municipal budget was approved in temporary sealant was applied to the James Daley, the director of holder Mirabella. receive this grant,” she said at the has “moved forward quite well” on April with a four-point increase in roof of the Municipal Building and economic development, ex- The freeholder board also pro- council meeting. “I look forward to the list of 16 important topics, issues municipal property taxes. The an architect has been hired to formu- plained that through a special and priorities that he presented to the posed a resolution concurring the public coming to next Monday’s township’s annual independent finan- late plans for more permanent solu- grant, Union County would be with a Westfield ordinance dated meeting, and I look forward to ap- Township Council in early January. cial audit was submitted, Mr. Atkins tions for that building and the Public able to examine specific areas In a June 30 memorandum to coun- June 15, which amended the proving the budget, because it is in said, “with perfect results.” Works building on Plainfield Avenue. along the Raritan Valley Line that Westfield Town Code to allow A revamping of the leadership of The municipal government is also may warrant land-use or trans- for mid-block crosswalks. By the Police Department has also been considering requests from the library portation improvements. The completed, with Police Chief Mark for various improvements to the Bartle amending the code, Westfield can county will apply to the New now construct a lighted cross- Zyla and Captain Brian Mahoney Avenue building. Jersey Department of Commu- succeeding Marshall Nelson and John Consideration is also being given walk on North Avenue that will nity Affairs (Office of Smart cross in front of Lord & Taylor. Shebey, respectively, after their re- to the possibility of the township pur- Growth) for a grant of approxi- tirements in April. chasing a building on Lamberts Mills This crosswalk has been a pri- Mr. Atkins said he hopes that the Road for use as a senior citizen/com- mately $150,000. ority since the death of Helen joint project with Fanwood and the munity center. An architect will per- “It (the grant) is to target growth Freindt last December. Ms. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of form initial investigations of the fea- opportunities along the entire Freindt, an employee of Lord & Education to renovate the ballfields sibility of developing the existing Raritan Valley Corridor,” stated Taylor at the time, was killed at Park Middle School can be com- building. Mr. Daley, who added that no spe- while attempting to cross North pleted by the end of the summer, with Mr. Atkins noted that the township’s cific details have been discussed Avenue in the early evening. the new fields ready for use sometime ambitious road repair and resurfac- as to improvements or where such Many residents of Westfield in 2005. A project with Union County ing project “expected to last into the improvements may occur. and employees of the store have to refurbish fields at the county’s fall months” has been underway for Freeholder Alexander called for a more prominent Vocational-Technical School and the several weeks, saying that, thus far, Mirabella stated that he saw sev- crosswalk. property on Route 22 is awaiting fi- “progress has been positive.” nalization of bidding schedules and Separately, options are currently construction timetables from county being discussed for the upcoming PAGE INDEX Horace R. Corbin for The Times officials. autumn leaf removal and disposal Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-18 SWEET SOUNDS...The band Good Question entertained shoppers along Park Initial studies are underway regard- program. The council is expected to Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds...... 17 Avenue in Scotch Plains on Saturday. ing three township-owned facilities: CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Zoning Board Tables Decision On Rte. 22 Building to Sept.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 September meeting when seven board ner properties and, in effect, rewriting members are expected to be present. the township’s Master Plan. He will also have additional time to Board member Chris Abeel replied possibly formulate a site plan for the that the board’s action last month on the board’s consideration. Jacobsens’ application had been based The board gave approval to a vari- on their overall situation and that there ance application by Milagros and Isidro had not been any intention of setting Abreu to enlarge an existing backyard any precedents. Mr. Fawcett said he did deck at their home at 14 Blue Ridge not want approvals of these types to Circle. The board also gave its ex post become the norm. facto approval to an application from James and Agnes Hilbert, who installed a bathroom at the rear of the garage at their home at 2395 Whittier Avenue Horace R. Corbin for TheTimes ALL WET...Children in Mountainside enjoyed the giant sprinkler of the fire hose without first securing the necessary at the Mountainside Fire Department’s Wetdown on Saturday. The celebration approval from the board. Mrs. Hilbert Horace R. Corbin for The Times was held to dedicate the department’s new fire truck. said she and her husband never park TAKING A REST...Angela took a rest to listen to the band Good Question as they their cars in the garage, which, like entertained on Park Avenue in downtown Scotch Plains on Saturday. others in the neighborhood, is small since the homes are older. Two neigh- Fanwood Borough Initiates Move bors confirmed for the board Mrs. Hilbert’s testimony about non-use of garages in the SPFHS Principal Tells Pupils For Commercial Redevelopment neighborhood. She told the board that she and her On High, Regular Honor Rolls CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 husband had installed the garage them- state’s Department of Community takes time one on one.” selves and were unaware that approvals Affairs. Committee members will go door to were required. Board member Chris SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Erin Crawford Hallie Mintz The next month, she appointed the door to speak directly with merchants Abeel said it was “terribly frustrating” Plains-Fanwood High School Prin- Jack Davis Troy Morgan Fanwood Downtown Advisory Com- at the business locations. to have to approve after-the-fact appli- cipal Dr. David Heisey has an- Robert Dawson Jeffrey Mullen mittee, whose function is to gather Next, the committee will be holding cations such as this, but admitted that nounced the names of students Joshua Decker Devang Patel meetings with the property owners. “We “the reality of the situation” was that no Caitlin Delaney Edward Ragan feedback from the community, in- placed on the High Honor Roll and Brian Dickey Chelsea Rowe cluding: residents, merchants and want to be as inclusive as possible,” one in the neighborhood parked their Regular Honor Roll for the Fourth said Mayor Mahr, “and we want to hear cars in their garages. GRANT WINNER…Scotch Plains Megan Domenick Thomas Ruggieri property owners. The committee then resident Kristi Gayara will attend Marking Period of the 2003-2004 Kelly Dougher Katherine Schreiber reported back to the mayor and council their concerns and get their participa- During the portion of the meeting academic year. tion.” when the board memorialized resolu- Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU) Caitlin Driscoll Leah Siegal and assisted them in making a decision To qualify for High Honor Roll, Michelle Dsurney Sam Tepper tions of approval from its previous College at Florham Campus in Madi- that includes the townspeople’s view- Committee member Frank Constandi Danielle Egan Emily Wallden meeting, Chairman Jim Fawcett, who son this fall. The daughter of Mr. and students must received straight “A”s points. Members of the committee in- is both a property owner and merchant Mrs. John Gayara of Scotch Plains, Gabrielle Falco Westley Waller (Frank’s Auto Body). Started by his had not attended the board’s June meet- if he/she is taking four or five sub- clude: Chairman Joe Higgins, member she is a graduate of Scotch Plains- jects, or at least five “A”s and a maxi- Matthew Ferrara Colin Weber of the Planning Board; Greg Cummings, father, the shop has been in business at ing, expressed some concern that “es- Fanwood High School. She has also Matthew Fleissner Matthew Wetlesen this location for 30 years. When asked pecially in its approval of a variance mum of one “B.” chair of the planning board; Peter been awarded a Colonel Fairleigh S. Regular Honor Roll distinction is Brian Glassett Andrew Wong Chemidlin, president of Fanwood’s by The Times for his perspective on the application from John and Amanda Dickinson Scholarship. This award is Joshua Zinman redevelopment plan, Mr. Constandi Jacobsen, who sought two sideyard set- granted to a select group of incoming achieved by students who earn no mark business and professional association less than a “B” and at least three “A”s. HIGH HONOR ROLL (BPA) and owner of Family Investors; said: “We still don’t know what is going back variances so they could construct students based on their academic to happen. They are still going off that an attached garage to their home at record and co-curricular accomplish- 32 JUNIORS Frank Constandi, owner of Frank’s Auto HIGH HONOR ROLL Robert Bethea Nora Lacko Body; three Fanwood residents, Pat plan. They are just going to tweak the 2256 Coles Avenue, a corner lot” the ments as well as an on-campus inter- 43 FRESHMEN plan. How they’ll tweak it, I don’t know.” board was setting a precedent for cor- view with an FDU faculty member. Matthew Bonasia Luke Makowski Hoynes-O’Connor, April Dunleavy and Yeershati Ahati Melissa Kliesch Aliza Burns Jennifer Marcketta Jim Dosier; and Councilman Michael Last fall, Mr. Constandi contacted Courtney Berger Jessica Lieberman other merchants and made them aware Elise De Vries Vanessa Okoro Brennan, who serves as liaison to the Scotch Plains Recreation Events Lisa Bloom Joy Lucey Daniel Deegan Jamie Quale council. of the possible effects on their busi- Kendall Boyda Kirsten Mandala David Demair Lawrence Rhodes Last month, the mayor and council nesses if the plan was executed. “The Cathleen Carr Lauren Messina Rachel Dolgin Sean Robinson interviewed several consultant firms, mayor has said that she wants rejuvena- Multi Sport Camp: July 19 to and much more! Monday through Alex Cvetovich Julie Meurer Elizabeth Elko William Rollins and hired Dave Roberts from Schoor de tion rather than demolishing, but I don’t 23. Experience over 15 sports in Friday, August 16 to 20, 9 a.m. to Grant Darwin Kimberly Molnar Marc Fabiano Joanna Rosenberg Palma, an environmental planning and know how that will happen. If they do one week! Programs run by US 12 p.m. at Towne House. Regis- Karina De Mair Poojaben Patel Jeannette Franzone Justin Rowinsky engineering firm, which is currently demolish, they say they will do it in Sports Institute. Badminton, tration: Until July 23, $100 per Christina Defeo Christopher Rau Alexandra Fredas Anthony Saraceno stages, and (merchants) can move in to bocce, hockey, net ball, soccer, person. Annie Dong Heather Rodriguez Kerry Gander Mary Shashaty working together with the committee. Morgan Finkel Maetal Rozenberg Mr. Roberts co-authored The New Jer- a new space. But how many can afford volleyball, parachute games, At the Scene of the Crime” Sci- Johanna Ghabour Brittany Speer to move all their equipment, and afford Daisy Fung Alexandra Sebolao Nora Isack Eric Stuppler sey Redevelopment Handbook. The cricket, handball, world cup, la- ence Workshop: A mock crime Brittany Fusillo Tovi Spero firm’s fees, as well as the supplies for the new rent, which may be as high as a crosse, olympics and more! All scene is examined, information is Stephanie King Jennifer Villas 40 percent increase?” said Mr. Jennifer Gaglioti Stacey Tanguy Rebecca Koransky Katie Zaleski the work of the committee, will be paid abilities welcome. Programs are presented in many formats and Damian Gibbs Stephen Wallden for out of the Smart Future Grant. The Constandi. limited to 60 children. Ages 5-7, 9 you solve the crime. The end of REGULAR HONOR ROLL “Who is going to make the final Genevieve Gilroy Eric Wasserman function of the consultant will be “to a.m.-1 p.m., $142. Ages 7-14, 9 the program brings about a con- Mitchell Gorbunoff Kenneth Wasserman 76 JUNIORS revisit the redevelopment plan and re- decision? It is a hard decision,” said Mr. Helen Han Lauren Weissbrod Eric Ajuluchukwu Jason Krueger Constandi. a.m.-3 p.m., $169. Held at Kramer clusion to the crime. Minimum, vise it, with public input and consen- Manor Park. Please bring snacks 12, maximum, 20 people. Wednes- Allison Hoynes-O’Connor Kimberly Wellinger William Albizati Caroline L’Heureux sus,” said Mayor Mahr. Peter Chemidlin serves on the com- Magda Isack Arianna Williams Leroy Anglin Daniel La Forge mission, as well as in the position of and water. day, July 21 at the Scotch Lisa Bereznak Yuney Lio “It is important that people under- MAGLEV CARS - Levitation Hills Country Club, 3:30-5:30 Catherine Kaiserman Allison Zazzali stand that we are working off of the president of the BPA, and is the owner Jason Zelesnik Daniel Birnbaum Andrew Lobrace of Family Investors, a company his for Future Transportation: p.m. Registration: June Krystina Byron Jonathan Lorenzini original redevelopment plan, not the Grades 1-5. Build your own “Fu- 15-July 2, $25, Ages 7-12. REGULAR HONOR ROLL plan from (the previous developer) father began 40 years ago. “We need to Matthew Capodicasa Ryan Lynch get something done. There have been turistic Maglev” car to race and Cell-ebration Science Work- 89 FRESHMEN Kaitlin Carman John Maloney Landmark,” committee Chair Joe shop: Lauryn Adams Christopher Lacko Joscelyn Chang John Mangan Higgins told The Times. no structural changes in the downtown, take home. Learn about the rela- Students will be introduced and the buildings are in need of repair, tionship between magnetism and to cell organelles, the membrane, Kimberlee Appezzato Stephen Lamore Jaclyn Costa Marissa Mastroianni The committee met twice in both Kristen Barry Rachel Levy Elizabeth De Cataldo Luis Mata May and June and took a walking tour replacement and improvement,” said electricity-the two forces behind mitochondria, nucleus, ribosome Mr. Chemidlin. levitation in your Maglev car. You and more. They will imitate the Gregory Bayard Jillian Lusk Jacqueline De John Kelly McManus of the downtown. Their efforts to gather Samantha Bendik Kathryn Magalhaes Christine De Luca Sean McNelis feedback began with handing out 150 He has heard the same concerns from will get to race your vehicle to action of each of these parts. Fo- Gabrielle Berman Amanda Makowski merchants as have been told to Mr. Alexa Di Giorgio Kaitlyn Meredith surveys to residents attending the make it go faster. Also, see and cus on DNA in directing and rec- Shyam Bhojani Emily Mankoff Anthony Ferrante Stephen Mineo Fanwood Street Fair on June 27. The Constandi. He encourages merchants work with a magnet that can lift reating life. Minimum, 12, maxi- Peter Bistis Simone March Christopher Finan Feyisola Ogunfemi survey asked residents about their im- and property owners to use the BPA 200 pounds. Work with our mum, 20 people. Ages 7-12. Amanda Bobyack Stacy Marr Corey Fineman Jasmine Pagan pressions of the safety and image of the meetings as a platform to communicate levitron-omega, spin the top and Thursday, July 22 at the Scotch Sarah Boruch Patrick McGuinness Kelsey Foy Michael Paraboschi borough and their general shopping these concerns. watch it float. Learn how motors Hills Country Club, 3:30-5:30 Katherine Buro Michael Miller Erin Gallagher Sarah Quale habits and preferences. Once feedback is gathered from mer- work as well as generators. Mon- p.m. Registration: June Colin Campbell Nikki Moses Jennifer Gawryluk David Rabess “We heard in the campaign that resi- chants and property owners, the com- day through Friday, August 16 to 15-July 2, $25. Samantha Carow Colin Moynihan Ariel Gershman David Rappaport dents are concerned about the impact of mittee will then hold community meet- Ana Castillo Zoe Nelson Christine Gillie Alyssa Robak ings, where residents will be encour- 20 at Towne House. Registration: Youth Karate Camp: Two, one Diana Chaves Talia Nudell traffic, residential density and the mix Until July 23, $115. week summer camps designed to Octavia Gomes Christina Roth of retail in the new or rehabilitated aged to attend and voice their opinions. Nikolai Chowdhury Jonathan Parisi Rachel Goor Jessica Roth “It will be the committee’s responsi- Travel on Platform 9 & 3/4 - be fun-filled experiences featuring Andrew Cohen Christopher Pflaum Gerald Halloran Jeremy Sanders buildings,” said Mayor Mahr. Harry Potter Magical Mystery games, activities and special events Inbar Cohen Jeffrey Pober Mr. Higgins said “We also want to bility to advertise these meetings and to Matthew Hassett Sarah Schwartz make them as accessible as possible,” Tour: Grades 1-4. All aboard for to promote physical fitness and Marissa Crawford Portia Price David Hauptman Samuel Slaugh respect the concerns of those living hands on fun! Play Quidditch for develop motor skills. For boys and Laurel Devlin Anthony Ricci Laura Henderson Sean Smith adjacent to the redevelopment area, on said Mayor Mahr. “The dates and times of meetings Muggles, make invisible ink, make girls ages 7-15. August 2-6 or Aileen Drum Liana Rivera Abraham Hiatt Jennifer Spiegel Second and La Grande Avenues.” August 9-13 at the SPF High Jessica Estriplet Christopher Rodriguez Denise Horn Michelle Swick The committee also handed out sur- will be listed in the Fanwoodian quar- an edible wand, brew potions, terly newsletter, in local newspapers, make a magic solution, watch School Gym from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Matthew Flood Andrea Rosko Casey Hoynes-O’Connor Ryan Thompson veys to all merchants attending the Kelly Frazee Fiorella Rotondi Christopher Huether Mai Trinh BPA’s monthly meeting on June 28, on Channel 35 and on our website,” she chemical reactions. Also, be king Registration: residents: June 15- Alexandra Garber Kyle Rowbotham said. “In addition, we will use grant Renee Jennings Heather Vitollo with such questions as would the mer- or queen of the galaxy, watch a July 16 $160, non-residents: Jason Giamboi Melissa Rupnarain Daniel Kaiserman Amanda Walker chant want to stay in the new area, money to pay for individual mailings to mirage appear, make cool crystals June 23-July 16, $170. Michael Goland James Sacca Steven Kazmierkiewic Brendan Weber would they want more space, and would notify residents.” Casey Griffin Lucas Saenzdeviteri Aaron Klemow Carly Wells they be willing to relocate. In the end, the mayor and council Christina Guibas Stephanie Santiago Hillary Klimowicz Laura Yi “The merchants understand that will determine how the redevelopment Fanwood Recreation Events Andrew Haggan Marykathryn Schiller Jessica Knierim Raheel Zubair of the downtown will be handled. Once Elizabeth Halpin Laurynn Scholar change is going to happen in the down- Summer Program: The be between 5 and 10 years old. HIGH HONOR ROLL town, and they want to be part of it, but their decision is made, a professional Fanwood Recreation commission The remaining week is August 9 Dana Hankin Bari Schwarz planner will be hired and an official Matthew Huether Michael Sherman 55 SENIORS they want what their needs are to be will conduct a seven-week sum- to 13 from 9 a.m. until noon. For Flora Alexander Nathan Parker understood,” said Mayor Mahr. “That plan will be established. Ashley Jacobi Amanda Shukla mer program for Fanwood Chil- brochures, please email Steven Jacobus Andre Smith Ricardo Arocha Kristopher Piccola dren at LaGrande Park. The pro- [email protected] Austin Jefferson Angela Smith Ryan Aspell Scott Pober gram began on Thursday, June 24, or call (908) 451-5123. Cristin Joy Kathrine Stamler Kathryn Bantz Varun Ponmudi FW Mayor Mahr Tells Receipt and will end on Friday, August 6. Fanwood Baseball Camp: The Brittany Kane Ian Starker Steven Barthe Matthew Powers The programs are under the di- Fanwood Baseball Camp is an in- Eric Kaufman Megan Swick Sara Beckerman Christopher Russo rection of Kevin Ewing, Execu- structional program run by Tom Shirley Kim Erin Voelker Erica Bloom Allyson Salisbury Of $250,000 Extraordinary Aid tive Director and Tom Baylock, Baylock, a teacher in SPF High David Kopylov Jaren Whitfield Kristen Bover Barie Salmon Maggie Kosciolek Tiffany Wong Jessica Cavanaugh Tracy Salmon CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Assistant Director. The staff con- School and the Varsity Coach of Alexander Kuhn Lauren Wright Alyson Di Fiore Juliana Sams woman Donna Dolce, who sits on the be for a short length of time, between one sists of the following individuals: the baseball team. The last week Caryn Feder Jeanne Schneider Administration and Finance Committee, and three months maximum, and at a low Colleen La Forge Caleb Zimmerman LaGrande Park Michelle Tobier- is July 26 to 30 for Kindergarten Jennifer Zimmermann Dani Finkel Victoria Shelus summarized several figures. She reported 2 percent interest rate. He went on to Supervisor Amanda Wells Lauren to fifth grade from 9 a.m. until Robert Fusco Danielle Stanley that revenue has increased by $480,763, explain that the borough has asked the Bianco and Ned Kipping. The pro- noon. For more information, HIGH HONOR ROLL Kristi Gayara Christine Sullivan to $6.9 million. The tax levy was reduced Board of Education if they will allow gram runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. please call (908) 964-0639. 36 SOPHOMORES Roseann Ghabour Erin Sullivan by $391,585; therefore the increase seen deferment of the $1.4 million per month weather permitting. The parks will Fanwood Tennis Camp: The James Alfano David Ginsberg Hannah Greenspan Stephen Tavares on this year’s tax bill will be 1.4 percent, that Fanwood pays them. The board will Saif Alzoobaee Andrew Goldberg Lauren Haertlein Dustin Tenenbaum close due to rain or extreme heat. camp is run by Brian Maloney, a Cheryl Beqaj Keila Guzman or an average of $16 per household. let Mr. Tompkins know if they are able to Summer Activities: The Activi- tennis pro who lives in Fanwood. David Harris Michael Thompson A resolution was passed authorizing a do this, or if a statute prohibits it. Faye Bi Kristen Henkels Michael Hessemer Steven Thompson tax anticipation note, which would allow Expenses for the Fanwood municipal ties include Crafts, Tournaments, His experience is extraordinary. Michael Bonacum Gary Herzberg Ashley Jones Adriana Toro Mr. Tompkins to borrow money if neces- court have been increasing because other Games, Sports, and Special events. The weeks and times vary. For Elizabeth Bourchtein Catherine Jahn Cheryl Kaplun Jaclyn Tumolo sary to pay the borough’s bills. Council- municipalities, such as Roselle Park, use There are two age groups: 5-7 more information, please call Kara Brass Meaghan Kelly Timothy Karis Nancy Twu man Stuart Kline asked if the money was the venue for their sessions as well. Mr. year olds and 8 years and up. Each (908) 322-5877. Daniel Bugg Melissa Koerner Jessica Kim Jonathan Wagner needed right now, and the probability of Tompkins spoke with the county, and was week will have different events at Basketball Camp: (AKA Raid- Courtney Burke Matthew Linsenberg Daniel Metzger Christopher Wallden it being necessary. Mr. Tompkins stated told that Fanwood is required to allow this the park. There is also plenty of ers Basketball Camp) The camp is Cleo Chou Rebecca McGuire Amanda Miller Talia Weinberg time for open play. Kids may come run by the SP-FHS varsity basket- Deirdre Clark Ian McNally Catherine Milligan Matthew Wellinger that it is not needed immediately; how- to occur. However he also discovered that Neil Dalal Raunaq Palejwala ever it must be in place in case the need and play different board games or ball coaches. The remaining camp Jessie Montllor Sara Woods borough should be receiving reimburse- Carolyn Di Prospero Danielle Porter Kathryn Zinman arises. “We don’t intend to have to do this. ments from the municipalities that use the sporting events. Each week there will run July 19 to 23. For more Aaron Doliber Amira Selim We are trying to avoid it at all costs,” he court. Roselle Park and Linfield have will be a different theme that will information, please call (908) 889- Briana Falco Barry Shapiro REGULAR HONOR ROLL stated. If money was borrowed, it would been sent bills for cases totaling $3,500. allow counselors and campers par- 2080 or (908) 964-0639 Joseph Fallon Stacey Subbie 50 SENIORS Also, Mr. Tompkins is finding out if de- ticipate in various activities. Fanwood goes to Hollywood: Dennis Fitzpatrick Katherine Van Haasteren Kathryn Anaczkowski Kyla Mendes fendants should be required to pay for July 12 to 16, ceramics week; Summer Movies at LaGrande Park Andrew Gibson Katerina Wong Nina Baker Andrea Meyer their own translators in court, rather than July 19 to 23, board games tour- will be held on Tuesdays at dusk. REGULAR HONOR ROLL Danielle Bartley Deryck Middleton To-Do List the borough paying this cost. nament week; July 26 to 30, mis- The rain date will be the follow- 59 SOPHOMORES Andre Baruch Chelsea Mintz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In other business, a lengthy discus- cellaneous games; August 2 to 6, ing night. The remaining movies Allison Abbott Jeremy Grau Kerolos Bernaba Meridane Nitro make final decisions in the next two or sion was held regarding a resolution summer luau week. are: July 20– Lion King 1 1/2; July Travis Boff Hyojin Park three months. Claudia Ahiabor Joshua Green supporting a Constitutional Convention Cheaper By The Dozen Jennifer Bauer Jonathan Greenspan Judith Brown Joshua Parker Plans and specifications for the new TV 35, the Fanwood Website, 27– ; Au- for tax relief. The League of Municipali- Brother Bear Marisa Bianco Julie Hyman Daniel Chase Rajalben Patel communications tower at the south side and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood gust 3– ; August 10– Lauren Conway Kristopher Piccola ties has requested Fanwood’s support of Times will carry more informa- Kangaroo Jack; August 17–Kim Sarah Boffa Daniel Ingram firehouse are nearly complete. The coun- this issue. “The legislators probably Justine Brown Joseph Jacobi Nicholas Ellis Joseph Ruggiero cil this spring approved the financing of won’t do anything unless we tell them tion for us regarding the theme Possible. Ronald Ferrara Rosanna Ryskasen weeks. Refreshments will be available Gregory Bruno Kelli Kaskiw the new tower, which will improve com- that we do want a Constitutional Con- Robert Burke, Jr. Loni Kaye Pedro Florentin Erica Schwarz munications among firefighters, and it is vention on the ballot in some year,” said To register, go to the park and courtesy of the Fanwood Junior Michele Calvo Kristen Kersey Amanda Frank Theodore Sensor expected that bids for the project will be Council President Katherine Mitchell. fill out a registration form. Regis- Womens Club. Julianne Carman Caroline Lazur Hoi Yan Fung Tara Shashaty received next month. Councilman Andrew Calamaras felt that tration is open to all Fanwood and Please bring small beach chairs Joseph Cepparulo Jessica Levine Corey Gegner Elaine Shea Two items on Mr. Atkins’ January there needed to be a specific time frame in Scotch Plains residents. There is a or blankets to sit on for the mov- Derrick Chen Andrew Lipstein Irisa Grimes Michael Sodomora agenda, the proposed Special Improve- the request, and several other council $5 registration fee. ies. Yvonne Chen Julie Madan Ilya Laksin Benjamin Solomon ment District and the joint jitney ser- Kayla Cicalese David Mecca Joshua Liss Marissa Taveras members agreed. Borough Attorney Den- Fanwood Soccer Camp: The PLEASE REMEMBER: NO Karen Lucey Landzy Theodore vice with Fanwood, were discussed nis Estes explained that the soonest that Fanwood Soccer Camp is run by DOGS IN THE PARK Joseph Malchow Camille Tiangco before the council ultimately decided delegates could be elected is November David Moser, Assistant Varsity For any questions or comments, Cool Off With the Best Laura Manziano Courtney Veeck not to go forward with either proposal 2005, and it was decided that the phrase Soccer Coach New Providence please call the Fanwood Recre- Summer Read in Town: Jenna Marionni Michael Walsh due to property owner opposition in the “no later than December 31, 2006” would High School. The camp concen- ation Department at (908) 889- Robert Maroney Allison Williams case of the SID and financing problems be included in the request for a conven- trates on the basics. Campers must 2080. www.goleader.com Christa Marvelli Amanda Williams in the case of the jitney service. tion date. Zachary McGuire Richard Zebleckas, Jr. Page 2 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION 22nd Legislative District News The Governor's Desk Two Area Hospitals to Stem Cell Research Receive Increased Funding In New Jersey By James E. McGreevey by Senator Nicholas Scutari, Linden Governor of New Jersey TRENTON – Senator Nicholas of our State. We should think of this Scutari announced two Fiscal Year funding as a good investment in the TRENTON – President Ronald turned out not to be suitable for medi- 2005 Budget highlights for the 22nd future of the State. The extra funds Reagan’s long battle with Alzheimer’s cal research. District that will provide needed funds will allow municipalities to use local disease has ended and he finally rests Earlier this year, New Jersey be- for hospitals and schools today. tax dollars for other important needs in peace. But his death reminds us all came the second state in the nation to “This is a great victory for resi- of the communities such as property that thousands of individuals and legalize stem cell research. Our law dents of the 22nd District,” said Sena- tax relief for residents.” families still suffer from this cruel prohibits human cloning yet allows tor Scutari, D-Middlesex, Somerset disease, as well as other degenerative new cell lines to be developed, en- and Union. “With the passing of this Rahway To Receive disorders. abling scientists here to pursue a full budget, direct property tax relief has As we share the Reagan family’s range of research. been increased across the State. In GEARING UP FOR NOVEMBER…Scotch Plains Mayoral candidate Andrew sorrow, let us also heed the words of And now, we are creating an Insti- particular, District 22 will receive Streetscape Grant Baron, right, and Scotch Plains Township Council candidate Barbara Baldasarre, second from right, held a fundraiser for the November election. Pictured, from left his gracious widow, who has declared tute like none other. We are building generous funding from the State for to right, are: Union County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, Assemblywoman her determination to “do whatever I a state-of-the-art facility and recruit- hospitals and schools — the largest For Train Station Linda Stender, Barbara Baldasarre and Andrew Baron. can to save other families from this ing world-class scientists to conduct increase ever.” (RAHWAY) – Rahway will be pain.” the groundbreaking research that will Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield awarded a $500,000 Transportation Candidates Campaign Release - Scotch Plains DEMs I share Mrs. Reagan’s determina- result in cures for devastating dis- will benefit from the budget to the Enhancement Grant for a streetscape tion. As governor, I have met many eases and injuries. tune of an additional $3.3 million project. Rahway will use the funds to New Jersey families struggling to cope The Stem Cell Institute of New going towards fully funding Charity help finance the “Rahway ... On the SP Democrat Candidates with spinal cord injury, brain injury Jersey, to be operated jointly by the Care. Charity Care is the program Right Track” project, centering on and debilitating diseases. I have seen University of Medicine and Dentistry through which the State reimburses the municipality’s downtown train promising athletes disabled by dev- and Rutgers University, will attract hospitals for a portion of the cost to station and four nearby roadways: Endorsed by Legislators astating injuries turn their adversity the best and the brightest researchers, treat patients who enter the hospital East Milton Avenue, Irving Street, SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains help during this campaign.” into action. And their advocacy has expand our existing biotech sector and have no health insurance. In the Broad Street, and Main Street. The Democratic candidates Andrew Baron Kenneth Lipstein, Scotch Plains made one thing clear to me: We need and create new companies – and new past, hospitals received only a small project will rehabilitate approxi- for Mayor and Barbara Baldasarre Township Democratic Chairman, also stem cell research – and we need it jobs – based on therapies and tech- fragment of the cost of Charity Care. mately 7,000 feet of streetscape. for Township Council held a success- addressed the crowd. “I am delighted now. nology we can’t even imagine today. The State’s new formula recognized In the next four years, 1,400 resi- ful fundraiser recently at the home of that our local Democratic Party has That’s why we are investing $9.5 Already, the work of Dr. Wise the financial burden that Charity Care dential units are anticipated to be built Barbara and Constant Baldasarre. As- chosen these two candidates to run million to create the Stem Cell Insti- Young from Rutgers University on leaves on poorer hospitals, and al- within walking distance of the train semblywoman Linda Stender was for mayor and council this Novem- tute of New Jersey, to be matched by spinal cord injuries is a source of lows hospitals to get a larger percent- station. The improvements are ex- present. Mrs. Stender represents ber. They bring a combined breadth an additional $1 million from the inspiration and hope to families across age of the cost for the services. pected to cost more than $1.2 million. Scotch Plains in Trenton, along with of experience in government and ad- University of Medicine and Dentistry the world. And Dr. Ira Black of Rahway Hospital will also receive “This funding is not just for trans- State Senator Nicholas Scutari and ministration, which will benefit all of New Jersey and another $1 million UMDNJ has proved for the first time approximately a $650,000 increase portation improvements but rather Assemblyman Gerry Green. Scotch Plains residents.” from Rutgers University. This will that mature stem cells taken from for their charity care work. quality-of-life improvements,” said Mrs. Stender announced the three make us the first state to finance an adult bone marrow can be implanted “The additional funding from the Senator Scutari (D-Linden). “In New State Legislators’ endorsement of Mr. Jennifer Schembs of WF institute dedicated to stem cell re- in a developing brain, eventually State for Charity Care is a great thing Jersey, the transportation system is Baron and Mrs. Baldasarre. Also in search and patient treatment – and changing into healthy brain cells. I for our hospitals,” said Senator vital to commuters and regional eco- attendance was Freeholder Alexander Graduates From Ramapo will give us a leg up on recruiting 40 am so proud that both these pioneers Scutari. “With the new formula in nomic growth.” Mirabella, who added his endorsement. WESTFIELD – Ramapo College to 70 of the world’s top senior and will be guiding The Stem Cell Insti- place, these hospitals will receive re- Department of Transportation En- “We are grateful for the support of in Mahwah reported that Jennifer junior researchers. This public in- tute of New Jersey. imbursement for their services, and hancement Grants provide funding the representatives who have been Schembs of Westfield graduated ma- vestment in stem cell research en- I have been humbled by the cour- allow patients to be treated regardless for non-traditional transportation elected to represent the residents of gna cum laude on May 25 with a ables New Jersey to harness the vast age and hope of New Jersey families of insurance coverage without the projects such as historic train sta- Scotch Plains in our State and County Bachelor of Arts degree in Commu- resources of our academic commu- living every day with devastating ill- hospitals being left to bear a large tions, bicycle and pedestrian facili- government,” the two Scotch Plains nications. nity and our world-renowned life sci- ness and injury. Their strength sus- financial burden.” ties, landscaping and scenic beautifi- candidates stated. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dou- ences industry. tains our determination to unlock the The State budget will also help the cation, and downtown streetscape Mr. Baron spoke about the over- glas Schembs of Westfield, Jennifer New Jersey is quite literally the medical miracles we believe are hid- schools in the 22nd District with an improvements. Projects like light- whelming reception he has received was also named to the Dean’s List for world’s medicine chest; and now that den in stem cells. increase in school funding. Linden house restoration and transportation- since announcing his candidacy for the spring 2004 semester. our economy has turned the corner, Each day we hesitate, leaves us that City, Winfield Township, Clark Town- related museums also receive grants mayor. “People have come up to me we are able to leverage our resources much further from the cures and thera- ship and Green Brooke Township will through the federal Transportation while I’m coaching my son’s base- and lead the nation in the kind of pies they desperately need. receive a combined total of approxi- Equity Act for the 21st century. ball and soccer teams and offered breakthrough research stem cells mately $700,000 in additional school “Focusing on improvements in the their support and encouragement. promise. Filing Extended aid. vicinity of the train station, the These are people who have not previ- Reaching our goals will require “Our school enrollment is growing Rahway streetscape project will en- ously been involved in politics, who private support as well. As we build by leaps and bounds,” said Senator hance the area’s marketability and have told me how excited they are to this Institute, we also are laying the For Sr. Property Scutari. “It is necessary for the State livability while providing a warm see me run, and how we need a change groundwork for public-private part- to provide funding to cover the rising welcome to visitors to the area,” said in our local elected officials.” nerships we expect will generate more Tax Refunds costs of educating the future leaders Asw. Stender (D-Scotch Plains). Mrs. Baldasarre, too, spoke of the than $50 million in funding. We be- SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- support offered by her many friends lieve, however, these investments will woman Linda Stender urged eligible and neighbors who were present. “So yield a return beyond measure. senior citizens and disabled people to many of my friends were pleasantly Stem cell research holds the prom- apply for the Property Tax Reim- surprised to hear that I was running, ise of preventing and curing diseases bursement, also known as the senior telling me how well they thought I previously deemed hopeless; replen- citizen property tax freeze. The dead- Clinical Hypnosis would serve as a member of the Town- ishing bone marrow cells damaged in line to apply has been extended to ship Council. I look forward to their cancer treatment, producing new brain Sunday, August 1 from June 1. This is

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By MIRIAM BAMBERGER The board accepted a request by property. Portions of the proposed Specially Written for the Westfield Leader Philip Geron to replace two air condi- fence would be six feet high and four At Monday night’s meeting, the tioning units in an office building at feet high in the front. Mr. Hess sub- Westfield Board of Adjustment memo- 320 Lenox Avenue. mitted pictures of the fence in ques- rialized actions taken at the June 14 Howard Roby of 1110 Columbus tion, and Chairman Vince Wilt ex- meeting and heard carried-over appeals Avenue requested permission to erect a pressed his disapproval of the white by applicants seeking to build additions new shed in the exact location of a shed industrial fence, saying that it would contrary to municipal ordinances. built by previous owners contrary to be aesthetically offensive. The board Kenneth Bachman of 404 Wells town ordinance. Mr. Roby explained voted against the fence, citing the Street requested that the board re- that the shed deteriorated since he pur- ordinance restricting high fences on move restrictions placed on his previ- chased the property in 1986, and wished properties that cannot prove a spe- ously approved application to con- to rebuild one with the same dimen- cific hardship requiring the fence, vert a portion of his garage to expand sions. Glenn Current, Mr. Roby’s neigh- such as in a high-traffic area. his living space. Mr. Bachman ex- bor, challenged the request, citing the Steve and Elaine Masket of 210 Twin pressed concern that the restriction shed’s proximity to the property line Oaks Terrace, represented by architect would “scare off future buyers.” The separating his property from Mr. Robert Algarin, sought permission to WESTFIELD GRADUATE... Rachel board approved his request and re- Roby’s. Mr. Current requested that the build an addition exceeding maximum Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times Luria of Westfield graduated summa moved the restrictions. cum laude from the University of new shed be no higher than the six foot coverage restrictions by one percent, in LEGAL UNION...Joanne Heller-Saunders, left, and Abby Saunders, right, went Tampa with a Bachelor of Science de- Margaret Maloney and Marcie fence separating the properties, or that order to build a breakfast area. The to the office of Vital Statistics at Westfield’s town hall on Monday to register for gree in International Business in May. Horowitz of 420 Wells Street requested it be moved inward away from the board approved of the application. their Domestic Partnership. The Sauders were Westfield’s first couple to register. One of only four graduates to earn a permission to add a one-year extension property line. The board ruled to allow The board granted permission to 4.0 grade point average, Rachel also on a variance approved in May. The the new shed to remain in the same Colin Jenkins and Midori Nagai of received Honor’s Distinction. She was board granted this request to allow the location as the old one, with a maxi- 142 Linden Avenue to construct an Two WF Couples Receive a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Al- homeowners time to build the addition. mum height of six feet. addition that did not meet the re- pha Chi and Phi Eta Sigma. She also The board approved an application Several new appeals were also heard quired front yard setback of 40 feet. studied abroad at the University of submitted by Robert and Helena Paul at the Tuesday meeting. Elliot Budashewitz of 527 Birch State Domestic Partnership Macquarie in Sydney, Australia. A 2000 of 952 Ripley Avenue to add two graduate of Westfield High School, The board approved an application Avenue, accompanied by architect Rachel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. bedrooms and one bathroom that did by Jeff Beauchamp of 640 Westfield Charles Passoroti, sought a variance By LAUREN S. PASS Abby grew up in Westfield with Roger Luria of Westfield and the not meet the required setback. The Avenue to expand a screened-in porch to enclose and extend a screened-in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times her five brothers and sisters, and granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. homeowner asked that the board ex- around the sides of his house. porch to meet the kitchen. Mr. On Monday Joanne Heller- her parents just moved out of their Lovetri of Raritan. pedite memorialization of the action, Michael and Jean Porch of 54 Sandy Budashewitz explained his plan to Saunders, 43, and Abby Saunders, home to a condominium in Scotch which the board also granted. Hill Road sought permission to build make a family room that would be 34, of Westfield took a short trip Plains, while Joanne is originally a 12x19 foot addition expanding their accessible to his children through the from their home on Linden Avenue from Long Island. $1.79 Mill. Awarded To Area kitchen and dining room. “We love kitchen, with high windows to allow to the Westfield Municipal Build- The couple has been together for our house, but we’ve outgrown it,” privacy. Mr. Wilt questioned whether ing in order to file their paperwork five years and held a formal wed- said Mrs. Porch. Board member Wil- the addition would be more offensive for a domestic partnership. Leav- ding at the Manor in West Orange Towns for Homeland Scty. liam Heinbokel noted that the curb to the neighbors than the existing ing their 10-month old twins, Jack in July of 2002. The ceremony was begins beyond the property line; there- porch. Mr. Budashewitz’s neighbor, and Carly, at home, the couple was a traditional Jewish wedding, offi- ELIZABETH – Department of “As a former mayor, I understand fore, although in violation of town Lisa Riggs, objected to the proposal, Westfield’s first to receive their ciated by a rabbi, and the couple Community Affairs Commissioner the importance of having police pro- ordinance, the addition would not be citing its nonconformity with the domestic partnership under the received a Ketubah, the traditional Susan Bass Levin announced a total tecting our communities and the aesthetically offensive to the neigh- “classical colonial” style of the neigh- state’s Domestic Partnership Act Jewish marriage certificate. They of $1.79 million in Municipal critical role they play in keeping borhood. The board approved the borhood, known as “The Gardens.” that went into effect on July 10. bought their home in Westfield the Homeland Security Police Assis- New Jersey safe.” Porch’s application. Ms. Riggs said the proposed addition “Under the Act, a domestic part- following December, and Abby tance Aid to 21 Union County mu- The new Municipal Homeland Se- The board granted a request by “looks like barracks” and would give nership is established when both gave birth to the twins in Septem- nicipalities. A total of $32 million curity Police Assistance Aid pro- Linda Williams of 232 Baker Avenue an unbalanced appearance to the persons have a common residence ber of 2003. was awarded to 472 municipalities gram was created by Governor to construct a two-story addition that house. M.G. Subhas, another neigh- and are jointly responsible for each Abby told The Westfield Leader across the state. McGreevey in an effort to further would fall slightly short of the mini- bor, supported Ms. Riggs’ views. In other’s common welfare as evi- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood “Today we are proud to be able to reduce property taxes for munici- mum setback. consideration of the board’s sugges- denced by joint financial arrange- Times that while they share a home, provide our communities with palities. The program is adminis- Timothy Digney of 220 Myrtle tions, Mr. Budashewitz agreed to ac- ments or joint ownership of real or assets and children, “legally we’re much-needed assistance to keep tered through DCA’s Division of Avenue applied for permission to commodate the concerns of the neigh- personal property. Both persons strangers.” families safe while keeping prop- Local Government Services and is build a 20x6 deck in the rear of his borhood by making the windows on must not be related by blood or Joanne said that while they are erty taxes down,” said Governor funded through the State’s FY 2005 house contrary to side yard setback the family room addition consistent affinity up to and including the “proud to be able to take the first James McGreevey. “The Federal Budget. requirements. Mr. Heinbokel sug- with the other side of the house, and fourth degree of consanguinity, be step” in making their relationship Government has failed towns, but Municipal Homeland Security gested that Mr. Digney keep the di- to reduce the kitchen size to stay at least 18 years of age and of the legal she feels they should be al- with this $32 million investment, Police Assistance Aid is awarded to mensions of the deck, but alter the within limits. The board approved of same sex or of the opposite sex age lowed to get married. we at the state level are living up to municipalities to provide property angle to avoid extending over the side the application with those restrictions. 62 years or older. Both persons While the Sauders were going our obligations and filling the gaps tax relief through assistance to po- yard. Mr. Digney agreed, and the David Manganello of 17 Bennett must agree to be jointly respon- through the paper work, Westfield’s they left. As we provide unprec- lice budgets in recognition of their board passed a motion approving the Place, also represented by Ms. Hewit, sible for each other’s basic living second couple arrived to receive edented levels of direct school aid increased homeland security need. variance with said condition. sought permission to construct a two- expenses during the domestic part- their domestic partnership. Vanessa and direct property tax relief to New Award distributions to 472 towns Milton Koenigsberg of 28 Carol story addition off the rear of the house, nership. Neither person can be in a Leadenham and Ronnie Reason Jersey’s working families, this ad- with significant police budgets are Road was represented by his archi- using a portion of the garage. Ms. marriage recognized by New Jer- have lived on South Avenue for ditional funding will help control based on population as follows: mu- tect, Carol Hewit, in his request to Hewit argued that the “irregular, pie- sey law or can be a member of eight years and have been together rising property taxes while support- nicipalities with populations of expand the ranch-style home to add shaped lot on a culdesac” was an another domestic partnership.” for 14 years. ing critical efforts to keep citizens 30,000 and over – $140,000; popu- more space in the kitchen and family undersized property within its zone, Ms. Leadenham said that while safe.” lations of 20,000 to 29,999 – room. The board approved of the ad- requiring the space limits to be ad- she was “psyched” to be at town “With this funding, Governor $90,000; populations of 10,000 to dition, in consideration of the non- justed. After much deliberation, the See it all in Color! hall getting the partnership, it is McGreevey has, once again, shown 19,999 – $70,000; populations of conformity of the lot within the zone. board approved the application on See it all on the Web! not as good as marriage. his commitment to providing real 5,000 to 9,999 – $50,000; and mu- The board did not approve an ap- the condition that the homeowners “We’ll take what we can get,” property tax relief to New Jersey’s nicipalities with populations under plication by Eric Hess of 36 Manches- remove an existing enclosed porch to www.goleader.com Ms. Reason told The Leader and towns,” said Commissioner Levin. 5,000 – $25,000. ter Drive to erect a fence around his lower the house to property ratio. The Times.

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The WHERE IN THE WORLD? ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Lake Titicaca, Peru DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association By Mary Alyce Torpy New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association For The Westfield Leader and The Times National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Below are four arcane words, each Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Fanwood Business & Professional Association Editor’s Note: Mary Alyce of you can take a boat out to see the Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Cranford is known in the area from Uros, an indigenous population who enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Aitoff Projection; Azimuthal; her days as a bartender(Modified Azimuthalat the Equidistant); Jolly maintain their traditional life on the tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Neither Conformal or Equal-area; Trolley in Westfield. SheDavid Aitoff; is 1889 reporting floating islands. Everything has been If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 on her current soloInterruptions adventures by J. Paul Goode; Date in unknown constructed from woven reeds (boats, guess. If you get two – well-read indi- South America. See photograph on houses, islands!) It was absolutely vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 page 5. breath taking. As amazing as it was, I ***** free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. could not even imagine having such All words and correct definitions Well, originally I planned to make ‘tight knit’ life style – and they don’t come from the board game Diction Michelle Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte my way from Ecuador, through Peru, even vote each other off the island! Deception. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR into Bolivia and hit my final destina- How crazy is that? Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo tion at the bottom of Chile. Of course One last thing that I would like to 1. Delacrimation – Wateriness of the COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION I figured I could do the vast majority share with everyone, the vast majority eyes Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly of this via chicken buses. I made it 34 of whom could not live without a cell 2. Turpitude – Baseness; vileness ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS hours by bus from Ecuador, before phone (including myself). I was sur- 3. Teil – The lime tree Ben Corbin jumping ship and swearing I would prised to see that Bolivia has caught 4. Landloping – A vagabond SERVICES never do something like that again! I onto the cell phone trend, but in a way SUBSCRIPTION PRICE CROUPADE One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 would sooner canoe down the Ama- a little different from New Jersey. Not zon. many people actually own the cell 1. A basin with a drain, near the altar of A few hours from Lima, I made my phones, but they rent them as they are a church, for the disposal of holy water 2. A leap in which a horse pulls his hind way to the Ballestes Islands, better walking down the street. You don’t legs up under his belly Is Cranford All Crossed Up by known as ‘The Poor Man’s have to be in Lapaz for two minutes 3. A nightgown Galapagos’ (quite appropriate for my before you see hundreds of cell phone 4. A thrusting forward; a lunging three month budget). For a mere $7 employees walking down the streets YAFFLE U.S. you can get a boat tour of the with green vests and cell phones 1. An armful or handful Kushner’s Fines, Prosecutions? islands which are covered in sea li- chained to their wrists! Imagine run- 2. Scatter; disperse ons, penguins, flamingos, and the ning late for the train to work, grab- 3. To move in a hopping or skipping The Kushner Companies acquired two downtown par- obstructing a federal investigation of himself and his notorious ‘booby birds’. On a lucky bing a man in a green vest and using manner cels in Cranford in December of 2003 to develop Cranford companies. day you even see a few whales! his ‘phone on a chain’ as he runs down 4. Putrid; foul-smelling Crossing, a $16 million residential and retail redevelop- Mr. Kushner has been charged with hiring intermediar- SCOPATE Further south, the weather started the street next to you! Priceless. 1. Grooved or rutty ment located one block from the train station. ies and a New York City call girl for $25,000 to videotape to get colder in Lake Titicaca. Lodg- Well, I will try and drop a line from 2. Having a notched, indented or scal- A few weeks ago, the redevelopment company’s her having sex with a cooperating witness in the probe – ing in the area averaged between $10 the next stop. I changed my mind loped edge as certain leaves. chairman Charles Kushner agreed to pay $508,900 to then having the photographs and tapes sent to the witness’s to $15 U.S. (expensive little tourist about heading south to Chile, it was 3. Bristled; standing erect the Federal Election Commission to settle charges that wife. A second witness refused the call girl’s advances. traps), but I soon found out that their far too cold. I should be in Venezuela 4. Having a covering of bristly hairs he made improper donations to campaigns. According With Mr. Kushner’s surrender to the FBI, is the Cranford idea of hot water and my idea of hot by the end of the week. Studying GRAUPEL to the commission, Mr. Kushner used dozens of part- Crossing project all crossed up? Maybe it should be. water were quite different. From there Spanish in a hammock of course. 1. Living by begging or stealing nerships he controlled to make more than $500,000 in Unfortunately, these matters are much closer to home 2. To delude by flattery donations to candidates and political groups from 1997 than we’d like to believe. 3. Soft sleet or hail through 2000. Mr. Kushner is no stranger to Westfield either. In May 4. To rub or grind In Newark on Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Christopher of 1999, his company purchased the Duncan Hill Apart- Letters to the Editor Christie accused Mr. Kushner, a Democratic fundraiser ments on Central Avenue. He also owns a large complex and top donor to the 2001 McGreevey campaign, with in Springfield on Mountain Avenue. Command Sergeant Major Parisi Letters to the Editor More Letters Page 5 Tells His Story...of Combat Support munications and combat service support WF Psychologist Development Must Respect Charm By COMMAND SGT. MAJ. NICOLINO PARISI 67th Signal Battalion — from Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq, while deployed to Camp New York and Thinks There Is Great Publisher’s Note: Forwarded by an e- Camp Doha Kuwait, Camp Bucca, Basrah, mail to his friend, Command Sergeant Balad, Adder, Cedar, Victory, Tikrit and Pressure on Students of The Neighborhoods We Cherish Major Nicolino Parisi of Westfield tells Kirkuk in Iraq, and Kandahar, Bagram, I am writing to support Kathleen Hull’s his story. See photograph on Page 5. The Miller-Cory House, at 614 Mountain Avenue, tional homes of the area, sometimes even demolish- Kabul and Karshikahnabad in Afghani- letter of July 1. In addition, the pressure “Mark,…I should be going on leave stan and Uzbekistan. our students feel is greatly magnified by is a unique relic of colonial Westfield. Built in 1740, ing existing homes to replace them with commercial the end of August. I would like to see you, TF-67 quickly became a combat mul- what happens in the classrooms in the the house provides a modern-day reminder of the buildings. While few can argue against the fact that maybe share a meal or something. I will tiplier and performed beyond what was intermediate and high schools. Especially rich past of our area through its traditional colonial some change cannot be avoided, a loss of charm and probably be in New Jersey for a few expected in every location. in the honors and higher-level classes, days…Here goes an article that was writ- Our success is largely attributed to the there is great pressure to cover a huge architecture characteristic of the 18th century settle- character is lamentable when relics of the past are ten in the Signal newspaper at Fort Gor- outstanding support that we received from amount of material. ments. discarded or diminished to make way for the “bigger don, GA….I wish I could get this in the the rear detachment, our families, friends Students are required to memorize vol- Not only is this house a source of pride for the town and better McMansion.” Westfield paper, I know my parents, Home and both the 7th and 93rd Signal Bri- umes of facts rather than having the op- Boys would be proud… gades. portunity to think about how what they – it is recognized nationally as an important histori- Both the Westfield Planning Board and Board of Love You Bro, Nicolino” I thank God for our loved ones and I am are learning affects their lives. As a result, cal site and “living museum.” Adjustment are faced with this problem on a regular ***** grateful to them for the sacrifices they very little if any of it is meaningful to In downtown Scotch Plains, the renovated Stage basis – how to foster development without losing the SIGNAL — I am proud of all the sol- have endured during this deployment. them, which makes them bored, angry, diers and airmen assigned or attached to The magnificent soldiers and airmen disaffected, and anxious. Coach Inn remains an active, upscale restaurant. traditional appearance of Westfield. With population the 67th Signal Battalion during Opera- of TF-67 could not have possibly mus- Rather than competing to learn, to find Built in 1737, this tavern was an important stop on and commercial activity growing, it is inevitable that tions Iraqi and Enduring Freedom (OIF 2) tered the strength and focus that carried out, to be able to make things happen, the stagecoach line that ran through the area. Also in new construction goes underway in town. and OEF 4, 2004. They have performed them throughout this mission without the they are reduced to seeing who can memo- their duties in an extraordinary manner. It love, caring and support they received rize the most meaningless material. the center of town stands the Osborn Cannonball At board meetings, residents regularly express has been an honor and privilege to serve from home. It is with great pride and High substance abuse is one conse- House, circa 1750, which is now a museum with a concern over remodeling classical architecture in with these great Americans. reverence that you are also recognized for quence; depression, anxiety, and giving celebrated colonial herb garden like those kept by the older neighborhoods. In these cases, the burden The road was not an easy one. This the hardships you had to bear and your up are some others. Perhaps most worri- deployment has been one of the most unselfish contributions to our nation. some to parents, our students rarely ap- early settlers. falls of the shoulders of the committee members to challenging and rewarding times of my Winston Churchill said of duty: “We proach college admissions officers ready While parts of Scotch Plains display varying ar- protect Westfield’s architectural integrity without military career. Our unit’s motto is “Rapid, give thanks to God for the noblest of all to talk about anything they are excited chitectural styles resulting from gradual expansion, hindering its growth. flexible, reliable.” his blessings, the sense that we had done about learning in college, and that results We have demonstrated our motto time our duty.” in fewer high-status admissions than we many neighborhoods in Scotch Plains and Fanwood To satisfy the needs of the town, developers should and time again. We have accomplished Whether you are a church-going indi- should have. retain the cozy colonial style of older homes. create designs with the character of Westfield in many missions and tasks, often times on vidual or not, you can appreciate and find I think it is a travesty that our commu- The grandeur of the Victorian homes on Dudley mind – stately and traditional designs that can be short notice, with changing conditions. truth in this statement. nity, with such wonderful kids, subjects As the battalion command sergeant The greatest of all his blessings is when them to schooling that breaks them rather and Elm Streets in Westfield inspired the spooky, yet both functional and aesthetic, complimenting rather major, I have been able to watch our great we as soldiers perform any task that we than empowering and exciting them. impressive abode of the Addams Family, a popular than grandstanding the classical style dear to the accomplishments unfold and have gotten are given, regardless of how complex. Judith Dederick, Ph.D. cartoon later adapted into a television show and town. to share in the satisfaction of accomplish- The driving force behind our accomplish- Westfield ing many tough missions “on time” and to ment of the task is our devotion to duty. movie. Creator Charles Samuel Addams, a Westfield Our staff applauds the efforts of both the Planning the standard required. And afterward, as we reflect on what we native, drew upon his childhood fascination with the Board and the Board of Adjustment to preserve the All of the events that took place during have accomplished, we should be proud, SPFHS Project local Victorian architecture to design the home of character of this community by guiding develop- all phases of OIF 2 and OEF 4 were a confident and thankful because we have success because of the leadership and done extremely well. Graduation 2004 this well-known fictional family. ment to keep the aesthetic integrity of the town accomplishments of the outstanding sol- I am in awe every day at the soldiers of While Westfield has seen many changes in recent intact. diers of this battalion. this command. The sense of duty in this Thanks Community years, the traditional architectural character of the We believe that it is indeed possible for the needs The courage, determination, selfless battalion is enormous. The soldiers in this The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High service and team cohesion has been abso- unit and the 235th have performed the School PTA hosted Project Graduation town has not diminished. One after another, residen- of all to be met, perhaps with a little innovation and lutely incredible. most miraculous tasks in the name of duty 2004, a fantastic fun-filled all night cel- tial streets are lined with Victorian and colonial-style cooperation. The point is not to hinder progress – a We are the most dispersed signal unit and should hold their heads high and feel ebration for all graduating seniors on homes that help the town retain the old charm that developer can meet his or her economic goals with- deployed supporting Operations Iraqi and good about themselves for the accom- Tuesday June 22. The PTA sponsors this Enduring Freedom simultaneously. plishment of their duty. event annually to provide a final social brings visitors and newcomers to the area. out offending neighboring properties; homeowners Soldiers provided outstanding com- I am extremely proud of them. event for the entire senior class-before East Broad Street is a perfect example of how a can modify their homes to fit their needs while they head off to college, trade school or Resident Credits Detective Chambers work-in a safe, alcohol and drug free neighborhood can keep its residential appearance respecting the long-term nature of the community; environment on what is statistically the even while welcoming businesses – the countless the town can encourage preservation and progress most dangerous night of the year for high professional offices on East Broad Street housed in simultaneously. As His Daughter’s Guardian Angel school students. Well another school year has gone by was Police Officer Bernel Harrison of The event is run with lots of volunteer renovated Victorian homes do not intrude upon the Development seems to be the heated issue of the and I’m sure many parents’ prayers have Plainfield, a real bona fide ‘officer and a support and is financed through dona- visual impression of the neighborhood. As new moment in Westfield; but Scotch Plains, Fanwood been answered and their households will gentleman.’ tions from parents and guardians, the homes are built or old ones modified, many residents and other neighboring communities must also work never be the same again. After 12 years of My daughter’s guardian angel is district PTA’s, the SPF Board of Educa- joy, pain, frustration, jubilation, aggrava- Westfield Police Detective Sandra Cham- tion, the SPF Municipal Alliance, local strive to replicate and maintain “the look” of to protect the image of the area. Let Westfield set the tion, finally culmination. My life was af- bers. She chauffeured my daughter businesses and civic groups. Westfield. proper example now. Stand up for the charm of our fected by all those emotions, especially Matilda and Officer Bernel to the prom. The Project Graduation Committee Nonetheless, developers seeking to build com- towns and promote proper growth while respecting after weathering the storm of being a single Detective Chambers we love you for 2004 thanks all community members who dad and nurturing a daughter from one your humanitarianism (I realize that comes generously supported this worthwhile mercial structures sometimes prefer newer styles of the rich past that has lent itself to the character we all week old until her graduation this June. from the spirit and the Creator). We know event. This year’s senior class enjoyed an impressive modernity that stand out from the tradi- cherish. After 17 years of all the above emo- that’s not taught- that’s a special gift. My all night event at the Woodbridge Com- tions, she has fulfilled one of the most daughter and I believe you are deserved munity Center. The graduates swam, rewarding chapters of her life and mine. the “Officer of the Year Award.” played basketball, roller bladed, made Graduation is history and now she is Many blessings to a distinguished friend photo memorabilia and music videos. A presently exploring all the various possi- and a credit to law enforcement. DJ entertained the entire time and a hyp- bilities that the educational system has notist provided an hour-long show. All prepared her for. Black Eagle Gwathmey Westfield through the night the seniors were well To get to this accomplishment there fed with the food provided by parents and were many individuals that helped to make local merchants. Thank you to all of the this transition possible. I would be remiss WHS Ice Hockey Team parents and community members who in my attempt to do so. However, regret- chaperoned and worked the event. fully, I must narrow my accolades down Thanks Family Skate This event could not be possible with- to a special few namely; her pastor and out everyone’s generosity and support. congregation at Bethel Baptist Church, Night Supporters On behalf of the Project Graduation Com- all the administrators and staff at Westfield The families and members of the mittee and the entire senior class of 2004, High School, the executive director and Westfield High School Ice Hockey Asso- we thank you for your tremendous support. ciation (WHSIHA) would like to thank administrative assistant of the Westfield Susan Streep Senior Housing (Thank you! You have the members of community who attended the family skate nights held at the Jill Markovits fulfilled a void in my daughter’s life- Carmela Resnick you’ve been great as extended moms to Westfield Armory this spring. The WHSIHA would also like to thank Project Graduation her), to my neighbors and friends who Co-Chairs 2004 were always there with words of encour- Bruce Kaufman and Traci Kastner from agement and a helping hand. Thank you the Westfield Recreation Department, The for your kindness and generosity. Westfield Leader, Lori Korecky from the Deadlines Finally, during my daughter’s last year Westfield Board of Education and the General News - Friday 4pm in school she went through some very principals from the local schools for ef- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm hard and stressful times. Suddenly, a forts to publicize the evenings and Paul Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm guardian angel appeared on the scene. Rios from the Westfield Armory for his Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm After my daughter reached her 16th birth- assistance in arranging and supervising Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm day, boredom set in she wanted a job- she the evenings. filled out numerous applications- nothing During the weeks of July 19 and July To Reach Us materialized. This angel appeared and 26, members of the 2004 - 2005 Westfield E-Mail - [email protected] my daughter got a job the same day. She High School Ice Hockey team will volun- Phone - (908) 232-4407 worked very well for several months. She teer their time as counselors for the became sick and disoriented. The angel Westfield Recreation Department Sum- Submittal Formats again appeared on the scene, assisted in mer Roller Hockey clinics at Tamaques Email Photos in color locating my daughter, accompanied her Park to help the youth of Westfield im- Email Ads as pdf files in color to the hospital and made sure she received prove their hockey skills. For more information, see the best of care. What would we do with- On behalf of the WHSIHA thank you www.goleader.com/help out angels? for your support and have a nice summer. www.goleader.com/presskit This angel reached out and enlisted the Tom Madaras www.goleader.com/classifieds support from another ‘angel.’ This angel President A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 15, 2004 Page 5

CAMPAIGN RELEASE Issues of Union County Medical Waste and Garbage Need Review

By Pat Quattrocchi, Candidate for UC Freeholder with Joe Renna, Bruce Paterson and Frank Arena

There seems to be a lot going on in proposition. Union County with garbage — the The losers here are not only the groundbreaking on the medical waste residents of Trembly Point but all of plant in the Trembly Point section of Union County who are being put at Linden, the price hike for the county risk. The current Freeholder board bulky trash disposal contract and of can remedy this situation by rescind- course the fear of garbage trains criss- ing the inclusion of the plant in the crossing the county since the train county’s Waste Management Plan. appears to be a go. But it is doubtful that they will, so it What makes all of this interesting looks like instead of trash zigzagging is that at some level somewhere; some- around by train, we can look forward Photograph Courtesy of The Signal how, at some time the Union County to medical waste zigzagging around IN LINE OF DUTY...CSM Parisi of Westfield meets Afghan children. Please see Freeholder Board has been involved. by the truckload. letter on page 4 Mary Alyce Torpy for The Westfield Leader and The Times There is big money in waste: gather- Make Union County a safer and WORLD OF REEDS...The Uros people of the floating islands at Lake Titicaca in ing, transporting and disposing of it. more affordable place to live and Peru are shown with everything they need for living that is constructed from The city of Linden alone stands to work. Please help us now as we cam- Service Committee Seeks woven reeds (boats, houses, islands!) realize revenues of $1 million annu- paign for election and give us your ally just for having the medical waste vote in November — Joe Renna, plant within it’s borders. Patricia Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Supplies to Help Homeless Westfield TV-36 July Most people, including a former Bruce Paterson — Republican Can- AREA — New and gently-used than they can use in their normal Linden councilperson, had forgotten didates for Union County Freeholder. school supplies are being sought by routine. Viewing Schedule Presented about the plant as the brouhaha of a To help, volunteer or contribute, the Community Service Committee Among the recipients of the ar- few years ago had died away. But the please call (908) 789-0200 or e-mail of the Greater Union County Asso- ticles are St. Joseph’s homeless pro- WESTFIELD – Westfield Commu- program for teens at 12:30 pm; Troop potential to make big bucks didn’t go [email protected]. ciation of Realtors for distribution to gram in Elizabeth, the Plainfield Area nity Television (WCT36) presents its Deployment, at 1 pm; South Avenue away; it just went underground for a the homeless or those in need. The Y for the homeless, Holy Trinity in programming schedulebelow for the Street Fair at 1:30 pm; Town Council while. Rescue Squad Offers drive extends through August 19. Westfield, the Interfaith Council, remainder of July and August. Meeting at 2 p.m.; Independence Day A current company official says Sought for the collection are all Salvation Army, the United Way of For questions, suggestions, program Concert at 3:06 p.m.; Police Youth that there were some internal prob- Crutches, Wheelchairs manner of writing implements (pen- Union County and other local com- submittals or non-school programming Academy Graduation, at 4:30 p.m.; lems referring to the lengthy delay in WESTFIELD – The Westfield Vol- cils, pens, markers, crayons), rulers, munity programs assisting the less related items, please contact: WCT36 Troop Deployment at 5 p.m.; South breaking ground. The company, unteer Rescue Squad has medical scissors, glue sticks, tape and erasers. fortunate. by phone at (908) 789-4040 x4094 or Avenue Street Fair 5:30 p.m. Earthcare System Inc., say on their equipment such as: walkers, crutches, Also included could be loose-leaf All items may be brought to the by email at [email protected]. The Literature of Lewis & Clark at 7 website that they were formed eight and wheelchairs available for loan to paper, folders, binders, zipper pouches Realtor Association offices at 767 For school programming, please call p.m.; Accessible Playground Ribbon years ago with the specific goal to all Westfield residents. and book bags. Children’s story or Central Avenue, Westfield, Monday (908) 789-4622. Cutting; Ceremony at 8 p.m.; Jill & design and operate the first state of If equipment is needed, please stop picture books are also being accepted. through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 On Thursdays: Eye on the Y at 7 Jack Race Day at 8:30 p.m. Lecture the art medical waste treatment facil- by the squad building at 335 Watterson (Please, no encyclopedias, comics or p.m. For more information, please a.m.; Main Street Awards at 7:30 a.m.; Series- Ernie Winters, at 9 p.m.; Rotary ity in New Jersey. Street or call (908) 233-2500 for more condensed books.) call (908) 232-9000. Board of Education Meeting at 8 a.m.; Scholarships at 9:30 p.m.; Town Coun- One issue is how the waste, includ- information. This is the sixth year the Commu- Westfield High School (WHS) Pro- cil Meeting at 10 p.m.; Independence ing soiled bandages, blood and sy- Due to an oversupply, equipment nity Service Committee is conduct- Classifieds gramming at 11 a.m.; Board of Educa- Day Concert at 11:06 p.m.; Police Youth ringes will be gathered and delivered donations are not currently being ac- ing this drive, hoping that once again tion (BOE) Meeting at 7 p.m., WHS Academy Graduation, at 12:30 p.m.; to the plant. The plant is expected to cepted. donations will be received from Buy & Sell on the ‘Net Programming at 10 p.m. Troop Deployment, at 1 a.m.; South process 60 tons of waste materials people who find they have collected goleader.com On Fridays: Hometown at 7 a.m.; Avenue Street Fair at 1:30 a.m. per day. We are told it will not be or purchased more of these items Cooking Thyme at 7:30 a.m.; Access On Tuesdays: Eye on the Y at 7 a.m.; incinerated nor will it spew noxious NJ at 8 a.m.; Eye on the Y at 8:30 a.m.; Main Street Awards at 7:30 a.m.; BOE smoke or liquids into the environ- Make You Wanna Dance, dancing in- Meeting at 8 a.m.; WHS Programming ment, thus making it safe. But how is struction on the Hustle at 9 a.m.; Hello at 11 a.m.; BOE Meeting at 3 p.m.; this stuff that will be coming to Union Do You Have To Neighbor, a new program highlight- WHS Programming at 7 p.m.; BOE County from throughout NJ, going to ing achievements by members of the Meeting at 11 p.m. get from the hospitals, clinics and Westfield Community at 9:30 a.m. On Wednesdays: same program- funeral homes where it originates? Go To Court? featuring Betsy Thoade, Carol Ann ming schedule as Mondays. The answer, officials say, is by Wilson and Josie Varga. Coffee with The Community Calendar airs at 6 truck. Well that sounds just wonder- Conscience with performers Zoe p.m. each day and when taped pro- ful doesn’t it? Imagine sixty tons of Lewis and Peter Donelly airs at 10 gramming ends each evening. waste materials laced with various JON M. BRAMNICK a.m.; Around the Stacks at 12:30 p.m.; contaminants like Ebola and TB roll- Lewis & Clark at 1:30 p.m.; Home- Sidewalk Sales on Tap ing along Route 1, Route 22, North Certified Civil Trial Attorney town at 2 p.m.; Cooking Thyme with Avenue, South Avenue and Park Av- David Martone demonstrating Today Through Sunday enue – daily! This can only be de- Personal Injury Law barbequing techniques at 2:30 p.m.; WESTFIELD – Sidewalk Sale Days scribed as risky at best. An accident Access NJ at 3 p.m.; Eye on the Y at will take place, rain or shine, in down- on St. Georges Avenue could create BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ 3:30 p.m.; Make You Wanna Dance at town Westfield today through Sunday, not only a traffic nightmare but a MITTERHOFF 4 p.m.; Hello Neighbor at 4:30 p.m.; health nightmare as well. SCHOLARSHIP WINNER…Jeffrey July 15 to 18, sponsored by the Down- Mathews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey GRABAS & WOODRUFF Main Street Awards Fair, sponsored town Westfield Corporation. The dollars generated will be sub- Mathews of Westfield, will attend by the D.W.C. at 5pm; Eye on the Y at The “Mad Hatter” will be down- stantial for the plant builders, opera- Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU) 5:30 p.m.; Hometown at 7 p.m.; Cook- town to entertain today from 11 a.m. tors, and waste haulers who upon College at Florham Campus in Madi- 1827 East Second Street ing Thyme at 7:30 p.m.; Access NJ at 8 to 1 p.m. and tomorrow, Friday, July close inspection appear to be joined son this fall. A graduate of Westfield Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 p.m.; Eye on the Y at 8:30 p.m.; Make 16, from 2:15 to 5:15 p.m., with bal- at the hip. Surely a multi-million dol- High School, he has been awarded a You Wanna Dance at 9 p.m.; Hello loon artistry for children. lar global corporation, with a hand in Colonel Fairleigh Dickinson Scholar- Neighbor at 9:30 p.m.; Coffee with Chips the Clown will be on hand to almost all aspects of the hazardous ship. This award is granted to a select 908-322-7000 Conscience at 10 p.m.; Troop Deploy- waste management industry would group of incoming students based on E mail: [email protected] entertain youngsters on Saturday, July their academic record and co-curricu- ment B Company, 250 signal Battalion 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. not walk away from a “win-win” lar activities as well as an on-campus Deployment ceremonies from WHS interview with a FDU faculty member. in June, at 12:30 a.m.; South Avenue Street Fair at 1 a.m. On Saturdays: Eye on the Y at 7 a.m.; Letters to the Editor Main Street Award Fair, at 7:30 a.m.; Around the Stacks, at 8 a.m., Lewis & Clark, at 9:00 a.m.; Troop Deployment WF Resident Wonders if Pesticides Are at 9:30 a.m., WHS Programming at 10 Early a.m.; Community Calendar at 6 p.m.; Harming More than Just Insects Westfield High School Programming at 7 p.m. At 11 p.m. on a clear summer night, ing us, too? The Children’s Health En- I was in the garden during our puppy’s vironmental Coalition ease On Sundays: Eye on the Y at 7 a.m.; End Your Current GM Lease late-night walk when a faint tiny light (www.checnet.org) says as much. So L Main Street Award Fair at 7:30 a.m.; made me look under a cherry tree. does the Yale-affiliated Environment up MONTHS EARLY!!! Around the Stacks at 8 a.m., Lewis & Half-asleep, I half-thought it one of and Human Health group For Leases Ending July 2004 Thru March 2005. Call for details Clark at 9:00 a.m.; Troop Deployment those fairy lights in “A Mid-Summer (www.ehhi.org). So do I. to 8 at 9:30 am; WHS Programming, at 10 Night’s Dream,” but I soon realized it Plus $ Mercedes Fol-Okamoto apr up to a.m.; Coffee with Conscience at 7 p.m.; was the glimmer of a dying firefly. Why Westfield % Main Street Awards Fair at 9:30 p.m.; was it dying under that tree and why HOME THEATER 4500 Our Compliments Hometown with Mayor McDermott at were there no fireflies at all in the air? NO With Every Vehicle Financing Cranford’s Crump Up To 60 Mos. If Qualified! in Rebates! 10 p.m.; Cooking Thyme at 10:30 p.m.; There had been quite a few just a CHARGE SYSTEM! Purchase Or Lease** 0 Access NJ at 11 p.m.; Eye on the Y night or two ago. Come to think of it, I saw only one caterpillar this year, and Designed Historic SP Black Achievers Awards at 11:30 p.m.; AS % it was dead on the trunk of a maple. Bus-Stop Sign LOW Make You Wanna Dance at 12 a.m.; There is a terrible lack of butterflies Brand New 2004 Chevrolet AS 3.9 A.P.R. Hello Neighbor at 12:30 a.m.; Troop on our butterfly bush, and honeybees I received The Leader today and Mr. Financing Deployment, at 1 a.m.; South Avenue are rare as jewels. Robert J. Graul’s letter concerning the SP Street Fair highlights at 1:30 a.m. My good neighbors all hire so-called Historic Bus sign caught my eye. Cranford '01 Chevrolet Malibu LS Certified 4 dr, 6 cyl, auto trans, air, pwr str/ABS/lcks/wind/seat, AM/FM On Mondays: The Literature of lawn services, which for a fee, apply was my hometown until I married and stereo-cass, CD, alloys, tilt, cruise, t/gls, keyless entry, sec $ LT•4-DOOR sys, b/s mldgs, 34,138 mi, Stk. #561P, VIN #16215071. Lewis Lewis & Clark, a slide show all kinds of insect- and plant killers. moved to Westfield in 1950. 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Leslie’s wife, Alice Crump, cloth bckts, sec sys, 28,880 mi, Stk. #563P, VIN #27313577. 9995 Playground Ribbon Cutting Cer- are not tested for interactions or for was a portrait painter and painted my top, deep t/gls, cruise, tilt, emony; the opening of Eagle Scout AM/FM stereo, CD, keyless $ '02 Pontiac Grand Am SE Certified long-term health effects, nor are there portrait, as well as my three children. entry, cloth bckts, MSRP 2 dr, 4 cyl, auto trans, air, pwr str/ABS/lcks, cruise, sec sys, $ Candidate Gregory Ryan Jr.’s com- any standards for child safety. They maintained a studio in Cranford for SAVESAVE trac cntrl, r/spoiler, tilt, t/gls, cloth bckts, b/s mldgs, accent $22,120, VIN #46900137. 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This ad supersedes previous ads. *Qualifications for rebates: Oldsmobile Loyalty reb. - Must be a current owner/lessee of an Oldsmobile product; Military reb. - Must show proof of military status. **Retail value $199.95. Excludes prior sales and installation. Not in lieu of cash. Call for details. Page 6 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Toastmasters to Present ‘Evening of Storytelling’ WESTFIELD – Next Thursday, This free program, to which indi- July 22, Toastmasters of Westfield viduals may bring their children, will will host “An Evening of Storytelling” focus on storytelling for all different from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sunrise As- occasions, as local storytellers weave sisted Living of Westfield, located at tales for those in attendance. Partici- 240 Springfield Avenue. pants will additionally have an op- portunity to network during the event BRIDGES Appeals and to learn about the Toastmasters organization. For Summer Clothing Toastmasters of Westfield is part of SUMMIT — BRIDGES, a Summit- Toastmasters International, which based, nonprofit organization that reaches seeks to enhance communication and out to the homeless populations in lower leadership skills through practice and Manhattan, Newark and Irvington, is in progression of speeches. short supply of summer clothing. Anyone interested in more infor- T-shirts, shorts, jeans, and light mation about Toastmasters of CELEBRATING A CENTURY…Alfred Lawrence takes the mike to entertain Westfield membership, or any of its guests at his 100th birthday celebration, which was held June 20 at his daughter Samy Goldfarb and Ms. Karen Feinberg sweaters are in great demand for men, Lucille Weiss’ Westfield home. Joining him, pictured left to right, are: Mary Olive women and children, but especially programs, is invited to attend the next Smith, a friend from North Carolina; Dan Duffin, a relative from California, and men. Deliveries are made to the home- meeting as a guest observer. grandson Dan Weiss of Jersey City. The festivities, attended by close to 170 people, less every weekend. Individuals may also call Debi also included a mariachi band, Mexican and American food, and special desserts. Donations may be brought to Young, President of Toastmasters of Mr. Lawrence and his late wife, Ray, were honored several years ago for their Ms. Karen Feinberg BRIDGES, located in Christ Church Westfield, at (908) 789-5247 or e- efforts on behalf of an orphanage in Mexico. at 561 Springfield Avenue in Sum- mail [email protected]. mit, on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 For more information about Toastmas- ‘Uncle Al’ Lawrence Observes To Wed Samy Goldfarb p.m. or Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ters International and the Communica- For more information, please call tion and Leadership Program, please visit Mr. and Mrs. David Feinberg of elor of Arts degree in economics from (908) 273-0176. www.toastmasters.org on the Internet. 100th Birthday In Grand Style Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Rutgers College in New Brunswick. Westfield, have announced the en- She is President of Crystal Research WESTFIELD — Nearly 170 family Mr. Lawrence, who, with his daugh- gagement of their daughter, Ms. Karen Associates, an independent research SAGE Caregivers Group members and friends from around the ter, still lives half of each year in Mexico, Feinberg, to Samy Goldfarb. He is the firm with offices in New York City United States and abroad traveled to serves as President Emeritus of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goldfarb and Boca Raton, Fla. Westfield recently for a 100th birthday Advisory Board of the Hogar de Niños of Caracas, Venezuela. Her fiancé received his undergradu- To Meet Next on July 21 bash honoring longtime town resident (Children’s Home), by which the or- A graduate of Westfield High ate degree from Lehigh University in Alfred Lawrence. phanage is also known. In February, the School, the bride-elect earned a Bach- Bethlehem, Pa. and his master’s de- SUMMIT – PREP (People Respon- effective problem-solving and cop- Held on Father’s Day in his daughter board held a celebration of Mr. gree from Rensselaer Polytechnic sible for Elderly Persons), a monthly ing strategies and the chance to share Lucille Weiss’ backyard, the celebra- Lawrence’s centenary year at its annual Mothers Group to Hear Institute of Troy, N.Y. He is Business support group for caregivers, will meet common concerns with others who tion was attended by Mr. Lawrence’s dinner-dance to benefit the orphanage. Development Manager of gMED, on Wednesday, July 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. are caring for their aging loved ones. grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Mr. Lawrence’s long ties to Mexico Talk On Self-Defense Inc., an electronic medical records Meetings are held on the third It is presented by SAGE, which nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- also were evident during his birthday WESTFIELD — On Wednesday, company based in Weston, Fla. Wednesday of each month at SAGE’s provides a variety of services to older nephews, as well as many others who festivities in Westfield, which featured July 21, the Union County Chapter of Ms. Feinberg and Mr. Goldfarb Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health Cen- adults and their caregivers in Union, consider “Uncle Al” to be family. entertainment by a mariachi band. Pro- Mothers & More will host C. Alan currently reside in Highland Beach, ter, located at 550 Springfield Avenue Essex, Morris and Somerset Coun- A native of Czestochowa, Poland, fessional musicians and singers in the Simms, head master of Karate N Fla. in Berkeley Heights. ties. For more information, please Mr. Lawrence, whose actual birthday family also performed, among them his Motion of Westfield, who will dis- The wedding is planned for April The group offers participants emo- call SAGE InfoCare Director Ellen is July 30, emigrated to the United grandson Dan Weiss, Director of the cuss self-defense for women. 2005 at Congregation B’nai Israel in tional support, community resources, McNally at (908) 273-4598. States at the age of four. One of six Fanwood Memorial Library. Sensei Alan will talk about how to Boca Raton, Fla. Further information is also avail- children, he worked as a furrier and Guests enjoyed both American and fend off attackers and how to use Memory Workshop able by calling (908) 273-5550 or later became a realtor, coming to Mexican food, a cake with a photo- ordinary items in self-defense. The visiting www.sagenj.org. Westfield 20 years ago. graph of Mr. Lawrence at age four and meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Taylors Welcome On Tap Next Week Still spry, he takes daily walks around inscribed with the names by which he is Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 SUMMIT – A free program en- Arboretum Offers Kids his neighborhood, enjoys blowing up best known – “Dad,” “Pop Pop” and Clark Street in Westfield, and is open Son, Jack William titled “Making Your Memory Work balloons and handing out lollipops to “Abuelito” — and an ice cream truck to all mothers in the community. Clarissa and BJ Taylor of Scotch For You” will be held next Thursday, Workshop on Turtles children, and counts the Union Plaza from which everyone received a spe- Mothers & More is a national, non- Plains have announced the birth of July 22, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s SUMMIT – The Reeves-Reed Arbo- Diner as a favorite spot. cial treat. “It was a joyous day,” his profit organization that serves moth- their first child, Jack William Taylor, Lutheran Church, located at 587 retum, located at 165 Hobart Avenue in Mr. Lawrence is well known for his daughter said. ers who, by choice or circumstance, on Thursday, July 1, at 3:26 p.m. at Springfield Avenue in Summit. Summit, has announced a Family Fun affection for children, not only close to have altered their participation in the Overlook Hospital in Summit. Presented by SAGE’s Women’s workshop on turtles for August. home, but beyond national borders as paid workplace over the course of Jack weighed 7 pounds and 13 Issues Group, the seminar will fea- The workshop will be held on well. Forty years ago, he and his wife, Teen Group to Discuss their active parenting years. ounces and measured 19½ inches in ture Rosanne Toglia, a registered Monday and Friday, August 16 and the late Rebecca “Ray” Lawrence, dis- ‘The Lovely Bones’ The Union County Chapter holds length at birth. nurse and Community Nurse Educa- 20, for three- to five-year-olds, and covered the Salvation Army’s orphan- meetings on the first and third The baby’s maternal grandparents tor with Saint Barnabas Senior Health. Friday, August 13, for five- to seven- age in Acapulco, Mexico was “woe- FANWOOD – The Teen group of the Wednesdays of each month at the are Norman and Margaretha “Toetie” Participants will learn how memory year-olds. All workshops will take fully inadequate for its mission,” his Fanwood Memorial Library will hold Westfield Area “Y.” Kantor of Westfield. works, what constitutes “normal” place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. nephew, Stephen J. Wersan, related in a its monthly book discussion group on For more information about be- His paternal grandparents are Char- memory changes as opposed to de- Youngsters will search the grounds letter to The Westfield Leader and The Tuesday, July 27, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. coming a part of Mothers & More, lotte and John Abruzzo of Westfield mentia, and some tips on how to of the Arboretum for turtles, and will Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The July book selection is “The please call K.C. Bree at (908) 789- and Bill Taylor of Delray Beach, Fla. boost one’s memory. also make turtle dishes to welcome The couple joined together with other Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold. Lunch 8626 or Linda Miklencic at (908) Jack’s paternal great-grandmother The program is open to all senior turtles at home. The fee is $15 for Americans living in Acapulco, along will be served. 497-0283. is Lillian Lott of Westfield. citizens and will include refresh- members and $20 for non-members. with the Oxfam Group, a British chari- As with all its books, “The Lovely ments. For more information, please The Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a table organization, to secure and equip Bones” was chosen by members of call Suzanne Lyon at (908) 273-5550, suburban conservancy dedicated to new quarters for the orphans. the Teen group. extension no. 22. environmental and horticultural edu- In January of 2000, the orphanage The Teen group offers many pro- OWEN BRAND SAGE provides a variety of ser- cation for children and adults, and to was renamed “The Alfred and Rebecca grams at the library, which is located vices to elderly residents and their the enjoyment of nature through the Lawrence Salvation Army Home for at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. Your Home-Town families in Union, Essex, Morris and professional care and preservation of Children,” in tribute to the couple’s All teens are invited to participate. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 15, 2004 Page 7 Religion Helped to Form Foundation Torah Center to Conduct For Democracy We All Enjoy Today Lectures, Reading Course By RABBI GEORGE NUDELL ration to reach for them. Many of the They held some truths to be self- time honored values we find in the WESTFIELD — The Union County enue. Rabbi Mitchell Bomrind will evident, and we are the richer for it. Declaration of Independence and the Torah Center in Westfield will present be the instructor. There is a $10 sug- With bold and revolutionary strokes, Constitution come from the Bible, four lectures on “Jewish Customs” as gested donation for each lecture. our Founding Fathers set our nation including our passion for justice part of its summer session of the Jewish The Hebrew Reading course will on a radically new path, the path of (Deuteronomy 16:20, Justice, Jus- Literacy Program. In addition, there will start on Tuesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. democracy. They asserted that rulers tice shall you pursue) and our sense be a seven-week Hebrew Reading course. and continue for seven consecutive derived their authority from the con- of equality under the law, (Numbers Participants will learn the history weeks, with the exception of July 27, sent of the governed, not from a 15:16, There shall be but one law and reasons behind Jewish customs which is Tisha B’Av. privileged class of nobles, not from and one judgment for you and the and the significance they play in the Rabbi Noam Lichtman will be the a power-hungry tyrant, nor from a stranger who lives among you). traditions practiced by Jewish people. instructor for the program. The fee judgmental religious leader. People of faith have continued to The first lecture, entitled “Shabbat for the course is $50. For more infor- Our Founding Fathers trusted that pursue these values, even expanding Customs,” will take place on Wednes- mation and to confirm plans to at- people had the right to rule them- on the original vision of the Found- day, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Torah tend, please call the center at (908) selves. They were suspicious of ing Fathers. To be fair, the authors of Center, located at 418 Central Av- 789-5252. kings, weary of tyrants, and skepti- liberty did not entirely trust all of the cal about religious authorities who people to govern wisely. They estab- Families Are Invited to Attend all too often sponsored persecution, lished the Electoral College and our and not love and tolerance. representative style of government That is not to say that our Found- because they wanted only the best A QUILT FULL OF LOVE…Janet Hrindo’s Needlework class at the Westfield Vacation Bible Camp Event ing Fathers were men devoid of reli- educated and most invested citizens Summer Workshop recently created a quilt to be donated to Project Linus, a gion or spiritual feelings. Listen to to make the big decisions of govern- national organization that collects hand-made, washable blankets and quilts SCOTCH PLAINS — The Terrill trains past rice fields and cherry trees. their words: “that they are endowed ment. created by volunteers. The blankets are then donated to hospitalized children. Road Baptist Church, located at 1340 Challenges for older children will by their Creator with certain un- It took more than a century for the The students, pictured left to right, are: Olivia Mobarakai of Westfield, Danielle Terrill Road in Scotch Plains, will hold include Son Games with the Extreme alienable rights.” Why speak of a rights of the Constitution to be ex- Karacsony of Scotch Plains, Sophia Goldschmidt of Westfield and Caroline a Vacation Bible Camp Open House on Team and exploring Lava Lava Island. Creator unless you have an underly- tended to all races and for the vote to Keane of Scotch Plains. Sunday, July 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Individuals may register for “Rick- ing belief in God? be granted to women. It took almost Attendees will have an opportunity shaw Rally” at the Open House or by The Founding Fathers, and two centuries to guarantee the vot- ‘Encounters’ Group to Explore to meet the staff, register and visit calling Cheryl Monday through Friday Jefferson in particular, did not make ing rights of the poor. Who led the various decorated rooms the children until 2 p.m. at (908) 322-7151. Regis- up this brilliant stuff, nor did they fight for these disenfranchised folk? will use for Bible study, crafts, music, tration will close on Sunday, July 25. simply borrow it from radical French It was often people of faith, whose ‘Faith to Go Through the Roof’ games and snacks during the free philosophers. They believed it with beliefs led them to affirm that all week of camp that will be held the Ketubah Unit Sets Date a sense of faith that we find in reli- people were created equal, and that SCOTCH PLAINS — During the contained, so individuals are wel- first week of August. gious people. They believed that the the Creator had endowed us all with next “Life-Transforming Encounters come to attend one or all studies. The All children age two up to those who For Annual Barbecue Creator (and note how careful they the same rights. With Jesus” program at the Willow Wednesday and Thursday sessions have completed fifth grade are invited to SCOTCH PLAINS — The B’nai were not to name this Deity!) had a There is a place for religion in Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch will have identical content, although register and attend the camp, which will B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit compassionate will, one that en- democracy, even in a land that sepa- Plains, participants will study “A Faith discussions will vary based on ques- be offered Monday through Friday, Au- (40+) will hold its annual barbecue dowed human creation with liberty. rates religion from state. Religion Willing to Go Through the Roof” tions and group participation. gust 2 to 6, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. on Sunday, July 25, at 1 p.m. at a Among those liberties was the right challenges us to measure the path we (Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26). This summer “Work in the Word” This year’s program, “Rickshaw member’s home in Scotch Plains. The to choose one’s own faith, and not have taken in life, to see if we have This session, the third in a series, program will continue weekly through Rally – a Race to the Son!,” is de- food will be kosher. have the government authorize what deviated from the founding values will be held on Wednesday, July 21, August 25 and 26. Materials will be scribed as a fun-filled imaginary jour- The cost is $25 per member couple, one must believe, or how one must we still hold dear. from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, July available for everyone. The Willow ney to the Far East, with various chal- and $28 per non-member couple. If a worship, or even if one must wor- Religion implores us to build a 22, from 10 to 11:55 a.m. in Alexander Grove Church is located at 1961 lenges along the way. non-member joins Ketubah Unit at ship. better, ever more just community. It Hall. The Reverend George Betz, In- Raritan Road. The children will envision themselves the barbecue, they can attend the event The Founding Fathers believed in inspires us to protect the liberty we terim Pastor, will be the instructor. There will be light refreshments, dashing through Tokyo, climbing for free. Interested individuals are freedom of religion, but not neces- enjoy, and to safeguard that we all This study will focus on the Bibli- and babysitting will be available if Mount Fuji, diving for pearls in the Sea asked to call Elaine by Friday, July sarily freedom from religion. They get to enjoy it. As we honor our cal story of how four men came up requested by the morning prior to the of Japan and traveling on high-speed 23, at (908) 232-0062. knew that religion was essentially a Founding Fathers for holding cer- with a unique solution to enable their study. All are invited to attend. good thing, but saw that power hun- tain truths to be self evident, let us paralyzed friend to get through a For more information, please call gry leaders with limited vision had also praise the Creator, for having crowd to see Jesus, and will also the church office during morning Red Cross Chapter to Hold often perverted its inherent good- endowed us with these gifts. explore what ordinary people, then hours, Monday through Friday, at ness. * * * * * * * and now, need in order to be healed in (908) 232-5678, send an e-mail to Babysitter Training Classes They sensed that religion should Rabbi Nudell is the spiritual leader mind, body, spirit or relationship. [email protected] or visit Each week’s study will be self- www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. play a role in democracy, to be a of Congregation Beth Israel, located WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27 source for basic values and the inspi- at 18 Shalom Way in Scotch Plains. Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- and 28, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. can Red Cross will host a “Babysitter’s Another class will take place on The Arc of Union County Training” course for those ages 11 to Wednesday and Thursday, August 18 15 four times during the summer. and 19, from 6 to 9:15 p.m. Red Cross Chapter Posts The course will be held on two All classes will be held at the Chap- Plans Fall 2004 Golf Classic Saturdays, July 17 and again August ter House, located at 321 Elm Street Classes in Pet First Aid AREA – The Arc of Union County, membership based organization. It is 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. A in Westfield, and will emphasize the Inc. has scheduled the annual Fall CARF Accredited and is affiliated two-day training class will be offered importance of being a safe and re- WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ breathing, emergencies and prob- Arc Golf Classic 2004 for Thursday, with both The Arc of New Jersey and sponsible babysitter. Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- lems requiring immediate attention September 30, at the Shackamaxon The Arc of the United States. Luncheon to be Held Among the topics covered will be can Red Cross will offer Pet First and putting a pet first aid kit to- Golf and Country Club in Scotch Among the accomplishments of the age appropriate activities; handling Aid classes this summer. The course gether. Students will be able to prac- Plains. The Arc of Union County, Inc. during About NAAR Walk emergencies; keeping everyone safe will be held twice, once on Friday, tice the skills they learn on animal Proceeds will benefit the array of the past year are increased enroll- COUNTY – Walk Far for NAAR inside and outside of the home; mak- July 23, and again on Friday, August manikins. family support programs and services ment and growth at The Arc Bright has announced that an Autism Walk ing good decisions; basic child and 13. Both classes will run from 6 to Pre-registration is required and each of The Arc of Union County. Regis- Beginnings Child Development Cen- Kick-off Luncheon will be held on infant care (feeding, diapering, burp- 9:30 p.m. participant will receive a Pet First Aid tration will begin at 10 a.m., followed ter in Cranford and The Arc Kohler Thursday, July 29, from 12:30 to 2 ing infants); breathing emergencies The American Red Cross Pet First textbook. Classes will be held at the by brunch at 11 a.m. and a modified School in Mountainside; national p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, located at (choking) and basic first aid. Aid course was created in conjunc- Westfield/Mountainside Chapter shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. A cocktail CARF accreditation of the Vocational 36 Valley Road in Clark. Space is limited and pre-registra- tion with the Humane Society of the House, 321 Elm Street in Westfield. reception is scheduled to begin after Services program, and a significant The walk is scheduled for Sunday, tion is required. Each participant will United States. For more information or to regis- play ends at 5:30 p.m., followed by increase in the transitional program October 17, at Nomahegan Park in receive a small first aid kit and a Participants will learn how to keep ter, please call the chapter at (908) the annual dinner and awards presen- “School to Career” for young adoles- Cranford. All proceeds will benefit babysitter’s handbook. Interested in- their pets safe and how to effectively 232-7090 or send an e-mail to tation. cents. the NAAR (National Alliance for Au- dividuals may call the chapter at (908) handle an emergency until a cat or [email protected]. Further in- Since 1949, The Arc of Union For additional information regard- tism Research). 232-7090 or e-mail Linda at dog can reach a veterinarian. formation on the chapter and/or its County has served over 750 individu- ing The Arc Golf Classic registration The luncheon is a free, informational [email protected]. Among the topics will be proper courses is available on the Internet at als and families each year, and con- or sponsorship opportunities, please meeting for those interested in learning For information on additional emergency procedures, rescue www.westfieldmtside-redcross.org. tinues to provide programs and ser- call the Office of Resource Develop- about and supporting the NAAR. Inter- health and safety courses, please visit vices to individuals of all ages with ment and Community Outreach at ested individuals are asked to call (888) the chapter’s new website at developmental disabilities and their (908) 754-7422 or (908) 754-7826. 777-6227, extension no. 15. www.westfieldmtside-redcross.org. Sweepstakes Underway to Help families throughout Union County. Interested individuals may also This year, The Arc of Union County send an e-mail to is celebrating 55 years of services [email protected] for this event, Care For Homeless Animals and programs in the County of Union. or visit www.arcunion.org on the COUNTY – People for Animals, a 15. The drawing will take place on The Arc of Union County, Inc. is a Internet for a calendar of special DEEGAN non-profit animal welfare organiza- Saturday, November 6. 501(c) (3) non-profit, non-sectarian, events and monthly news updates. tion, is sponsoring its annual Sweep- To order tickets for personal use or stakes to benefit homeless pets. All to sell tickets, please call (908) 964- proceeds will be used to purchase 6887 and dial extension no. 312. In- Donate Your Car food and obtain veterinary care for dividuals are asked to leave their name ROOFING homeless cats and dogs. and telephone number, and a volun- The prize is a $500 merchandise teer will return the call. gift certificate to any Simon Mall. Spay/neuter procedures for cats and Westfield / Mountainside Chapter COMPANY Simon Malls in the area include the dogs are available at the People for Menlo Park Mall and the Livingston Animals Low Cost Spay/Neuter Help Can’t Wait Mall. A $1 donation is requested for Clinic, located at 433 Hillside Av- Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) each ticket. enue in Hillside. The service, which Tickets for the event, which has includes rabies and distemper vacci- One Call Does It All 908-322-6405 authorization from the state Legal- nations, cost $40 to $60. For informa- Tax Deductible • Free Towing ized Games of Chance Commission, tion and directions, please call (908) Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans must be ordered by Friday, October 964-6887. *Some restrictions apply. Advertising supplied by SAS Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs Repairs • Gutters MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. Chair of the Family Law Department of Free Estimates • Fully Insured DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Personal Injury. . .

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For More Information: 908-272-0200 908-233-5800 www.dhplaw.net Page 8 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Phillips, WHS Alumna; Philomena Dinino, 89, Was Deli Owner; Enjoyed Family Life and Dancing Events – Obituaries – Tester at New Jersey Semi-Conductor Barbara “Bobbie” H. (Brown) Edward (Ted) G. Brown of Fairfield Dr. Curtis M. Jackson, 65, Educator; Philomena Passariello Dinino, 89, both in Westfield. Phillips of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Bay, Ark.; two grandsons, Brian and of Westfield died on Tuesday, July 6, She was predeceased by her hus- on Friday, June 25, at St. Luke’s Hos- Trent Quick of Huxley, Iowa; one Honored as Man of the Year in 2003 at her home. band, Anthony Dinino, in 1988. pital in Cedar Rapids from complica- granddaughter, Andre Phillips of Tuc- Born and raised in Cranford, she Surviving are four daughters, Li- tions of lung cancer and a pulmonary son, Ariz.; one nephew, Paul F. Brown Dr. Curtis Marvin Jackson, 65, of Colored People and the Omicron Chi lived in Westfield since 1942. bra Dinino and Gloria Guarino, both embolism. A Celebration of Life cer- of Williamsburg, Va.; three nieces, Scotch Plains died suddenly on Sat- Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Mrs. Dinino had been a tester at of Westfield, Philomena Markiewicz emony was held at the Fjeldberg Joanne P. Brown of Littleton, Colo.; urday, July 3, while vacationing in St. in Plainfield. The fraternity selected him New Jersey Semi-Conductor, Inc. in of Piscataway and Maria Billingsby Lutheran Church in Huxley, Iowa on Karen L. Fleuriet of Waco, Tex. and Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. as Man of the Year in 2003. Springfield for 18 years before retir- of Bridgewater; two sisters, Antoinette Wednesday, June 30. Alison L. Brown of North Carolina; Born November 15, 1938 in Dr. Jackson also was a member of ing in 1990. Prior to that, she had Mitchelli of Delray Beach, Fla. and She was born in Elizabeth and raised one grandniece, Kristin Fleuriet, and Roselle, he had lived there before the All Saints’ Episcopal Church in owned and operated the M&F Deli in Jessica “Babe” Toomajan of Linden; in Westfield, graduating in 1942 from one grandnephew, Steven Fleuriet. moving to Scotch Plains in 1970. Scotch Plains, where he served on the Roselle. She was also a former seam- seven grandchildren and a great- Westfield Senior High School, where July 15, 2004 A graduate of Roselle High School, Vestry, was a mentor to new stress. granddaughter. she participated in sports and the band. he received his Bachelor of Arts de- confirmands, and served on various She was a member of the American A Mass of Christian Burial was “Bobbie” met her husband, Robert Eleanor Buonanno gree in Education from Newark State other church committees. Legion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 offered on Friday, July 9, at the Holy S. Phillips, at a USO dance at the Eleanor Angelo Buonanno of Toms College (Kean University); his Mas- He was predeceased by a brother, Auxiliary and a communicant of the Trinity Church. Interment took place beginning of World War II. They were River died on Tuesday, July 6, at the ter of Arts degree in Education from Gleason Jackson, and two granddaugh- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. married in her Manor Park home on Community Medical Center in Toms Seton Hall University, and his Doc- ters, Leiyah and Nailah Jackson. Arrangements were by the Dooley Elizabeth Avenue, Westfield, on Au- River. torate in Urban Education from Surviving are his wife, Lillian Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- gust 31, 1946. Both were graduates Born in Westfield, she had lived Fordham University. He also attended Brenda Reed Jackson; a daughter, PUBLIC NOTICE enue in Westfield. of Michigan State University. there prior to moving to Toms River the Harvard School of Management. Stacey Jackson; a son, Scott Jackson; BOARD OF EDUCATION Memorial donations may be made A devoted wife and mother, she 20 years ago. Dr. Jackson taught sixth grade in three brothers, Albert Jackson, Carl OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD to the Center For Hope Hospice, 176 and her husband were avid square She was predeceased by a son, Ri- Piscataway before becoming a guidance Jackson and Stanley Jackson; two SCHOOL DISTRICT Hussa Street, Linden 07036. and round dancers who spent their chard Buonanno, in 2000. counselor at Maxson Junior High School sisters, Joyce Ramsey and Sharon UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY July 15, 2004 winters dancing in Mesa, Ariz. An- Surviving are her husband, Ralph in Plainfield and Plainfield High School. Davis, and a granddaughter. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID other Celebration of Life ceremony is Buonanno; a daughter, Barbara He most recently was Director of Funeral services were held on Sat- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT planned there for sometime in Janu- Buonanno, and two sisters, Mildred the Equal Opportunity Fund program; urday, July 10, at the Scotch Plains sealed bids will be received by the Board ary 2005. Urcuioli and Dorothy Lanza. Director of Intra Collegiate Academic Baptist Church in Scotch Plains, at of Education of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood She was predeceased by a brother, A Funeral Mass was offered on Programs and Vice-President of Stu- which the Reverend Jane Rockman School District, Evergreen Avenue and Legal Advertising Philip T. Brown. Saturday, July 10, at the Holy Trinity dent Affairs, all at Montclair State of the All Saints’ Church officiated. Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, 07076 on Tuesday, July 27, MORE IN BACK SECTION She is survived by Robert, her hus- Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. University. He retired in 1998. Interment followed at Graceland 2004 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Bids band of close to 58 years; three daugh- Burial took place at Fairview Cem- He was assistant scoutmaster and merit Memorial Park in Kenilworth. will be received for: ters, Susan E. Phillips of Tucson, etery in Westfield. badge counselor with Boy Scout Troop Arrangements were under the di- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Ariz., Anne L. Quick of Huxley, Iowa Arrangements were under the di- No. 104 in Scotch Plains, and a member rection of the Memorial Funeral PUBLIC NOTICE and will be publicly opened and read and Sandra K. Gibson of San Diego, rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, of the Rahway Chapter of the National Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. immediately thereafter. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS July 15, 2004 Calif.; one sister, Elizabeth “Betty” 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Association for the Advancement of Bids must be made on the proposal At a regular meeting of the Township Brown of Littleton, Colo.; one brother, July 15, 2004 forms in the manner designated, enclosed Council of the Township of Scotch Plains PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in a separate sealed envelope with the held on July 6, 2004 the following decision name and address of bidder and work bid was rendered: TOWN OF WESTFIELD upon noted on the outside, and must be Angelo Messina, Navy Air Corps Veteran; delivered to the Secretary of the Board of Granted permission to the application Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was for a Special Use Permit for Best Friends introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at Education, or the Board’s designated rep- Owned One of First Truck Stops in N.J. resentative at the above place on or be- Dog and Animal Adoption, Inc., also known a meeting held July 6, 2004, and that the said Council will further consider the same for as 1750 East Second Street, Block 1201, final passage on the 3rd day of August 2004, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said fore the hour named. The Board of Educa- Angelo Messina of Westfield died owner of the Messina Esso Station of tion assumes no responsibility for bids Lot 16, B-2 Zone, for the placement of matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad various donated items in front of the afore- on Saturday, July 10, at St. Mary’s South Kearny, one of the first truck Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of mentioned property, as noted on their ap- Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. stops in New Jersey. therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. plication, provided that: Bernard A Heeney sixty (60) days after the date set for the Born in Connesville, Pa., he lived He served in the United States Navy opening thereof. 1. Approved for a 6 month period - Town Clerk through January 6, 2005. in Westfield for the last 40 years. Air Corps during World War II. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1839 The right is reserved to reject any or all Mr. Messina was a member of the bids or waive informality in the bidding if it 2. No more than 3 items on display at Mr. Messina was the self-employed AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE ORDINANCE OF THE any one time. American Legion of Scotch Plains, TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT SECTION 11.02, SCHEDULE AND MAP, IN is in the interest of the Board of Education to do so. 3. No clothes hanging outside. DEATH NOTICE Atlas Pythagoras Lodge of Free and ORDER TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF ZONE REGULATIONS TO 4. Township retains oversight on display LOTS SPLIT BY A ZONE BOUNDARY Bidding shall be in conformance wit the Accepted Masons in Westfield, and applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. items. Priscilla M. Clark, 93 the Elks Lodge of Warren. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, that the Land Use 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- 5. All merchandise is to be removed Priscilla M. Clark, 93, of East Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ordinance of the Town of Westfield be and it is hereby amended at Section 11.02, lic School Contracts Law”. from the sidewalk at the end of each busi- Setauket, N.Y. died on Friday, July 9, Schedule and Map, as follows: All bidders are placed on notice that they ness day. Mae Messina; two daughters, Section 1. Subsection B, Zone district boundary lines, of Section 11.02, SCHEDULE are required to comply with the require- 6. There is to be no adverse effect on in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Maureen Cheetham of Manchester AND MAP, is amended to read as follows: ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. pedestrian traffic or impediments on the Born in Boston, Mass., she had and Joanne Evans of Southbury, B. Zone district boundary lines. The zone district boundary lines shown on the Specifications and full information may sidewalk at any time. lived in Westfield for 60 years before Conn.; a son, Jay Messina of Zoning Map are intended to follow property lines existing at the date of the adoption of be obtained upon request at the Business 7. Shall the Administrative Officer for the moving to East Setauket in 2002. the map, the center line of street right-of-ways, the center line of railroad tracks and Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Township have any problem with any of Westfield; two sisters, Helen Zeho of municipal boundary lines, as applicable. In case of uncertainty or disagreement as to the of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar the items displayed, said items shall be Mrs. Clark was a retired teacher Middletown and Irene Bakalian of precise location of any zone district boundary line, the determination thereof shall lie with Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. removed within twenty-four (24) hours of from Holy Trinity Interparochial Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three grand- the Zoning Board of Adjustment. In the case of a lot that is split by a zone district boundary BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- the applicant being notified. School in Westfield. children and four great-grandchildren. line, and the zone districts on the lot have different requirements, application of the CATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- Barbara Riepe She was predeceased by her hus- requirements shall be as follows, unless the provisions of this chapter specifically indicate FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT UNION Township Clerk Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 otherwise: COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $29.58 band, Louis H. Clark. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, July 15, at 1. The use shall comply with the required use standards for the zone district within Anthony Del Sordi, Board Secretary She was the loving mother of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East which the use is located. 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $45.90 PUBLIC NOTICE 2. The lot shall be required to comply with the most restrictive of the minimum lot area, Priscilla Dunn; caring sister of Broad Street in Westfield. There will BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Bernice Longdon and Frederick Dou- minimum lot width, minimum average lot width, minimum lot frontage, and minimum PUBLIC NOTICE be a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. tomor- lot depth standards of the various zone districts on the lot. NOTICE TO BIDDERS glas, and cherished grandmother of row, Friday, July 16, at St. Anne’s 3. The yard setbacks shall be required to comply with the required dimensions for such TOWN OF WESTFIELD Thomas, Bryan, Patrick and Katie, Roman Catholic Church in Garwood. setbacks of the zone district within which the yard is located; thus, each portion of NOTICE is hereby given that sealed and great-grandmother of Thomas a building that is split by a zone boundary would be subject to the setback standards Public Notice is hereby given that an bids will be received on Friday, July 30, Burial will be private. of the zone within which that portion of the building is located. In the event that it is ordinance of which the following is a copy 2004, at 10:00 A. M. by the Borough of Joseph Philip Dunn. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- not possible to measure the yard depth without crossing a zone district boundary, was introduced, read and passed on first Fanwood, at the Borough Hall Council A Funeral Mass was offered on tions may be made to the American the most restrictive setback standard of the various zones shall apply, but only to reading by the Council of the Town of Chambers, 75 North Martine Avenue, Tuesday, July 13, at St. James Roman Heart Association. those locations where the measurement would cross the zone boundary. Westfield at a meeting held July 6, 2004, Fanwood, Union County, New Jersey for 4. The height of structures shall comply with the height requirements for the zone and that the said Council will further con- the following: Catholic Church in Setauket. Inter- July 15, 2004 rd district within which such structures are located. In the case of a structure that is split sider the same for final passage on the 3 Bidding will be for the removal and re- ment followed at the Cedar Hill Cem- by a zone district boundary, the most restrictive height standard shall apply. day of August 2004, at 8:00 p.m., or as placement of concrete sidewalk and drive- etery in Port Jefferson. PUBLIC NOTICE 5. The number of parking spaces required based upon floor area shall comply with the soon thereafter as said matter can be ways on Trenton Avenue, and at other reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- misc. locations in the Fanwood. Arrangements were by the Bryant BOROUGH OF FANWOOD standard applicable to the zone within which the building is located. In the case of a building that is split by a zone boundary, the parking standard in each zone shall nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, The work includes furnishing all labor, Funeral Home, Inc. in Setauket. PLANNING BOARD Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and materials and equipment, and hauling and July 15, 2004 apply to that portion of the building floor area located in such zone. Notice is hereby given that on July 28, 6. The coverage by above-grade structures, the coverage by improvements, floor place any person who may be interested incidental expenses necessary or required 2004 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of area ratio and density shall be required to comply with the standard for the zone in therein will be given an opportunity to be to complete all work shown on the recon- the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North which the structures and improvements are located, calculated using the entire lot heard concerning said ordinance. struction plans and as set forth in the MASTER Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey area. In the case of a building or buildings or improvements located partially in more Bernard A Heeney specifications. The principal items of con- the Planning Board will hold a public hear- than one zone district, a pro rata standard shall apply to the entire lot, using the Town Clerk struction are summarized as follows: MEMORIALS ing for a minor subdivision at 174 Burns following formula: GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1837 Maintenance & Protection of Traf- Way, Fanwood, New Jersey also known a. Calculate that percentage of the total coverage, floor area or number of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND fic...... Lump Sum 524 Central Avenue as Block 103, Lot 24 as shown on the dwelling units on the lot, as applicable, proposed in each zone. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Remove and Replace Conc. Side- Fanwood Tax Map. b. Multiply the percentages resulting from the calculation in [1] above for each WESTFIELD CHAPTER 24 walk...... 353 SY Westfield, NJ Sec. 184-110E(10), Variance Re- zone times the applicable standard for coverage, floor area ratio or density, of “STREETS AND SIDE- Remove & Replace Conc. Drive- quested: Maximum improvement cover- the same zone. WALKS” ARTICLE VII “SIDE- way...... 221 SY (908) 233-2350 age (lot 24); Permitted: 35%; Present: c. Add the results from the calculations in [2] above to determine the applicable WALK CAFES” SECTION 24- This project also contains other related 24%; Proposed: 39% standard. 46 “DEFINITIONS” Sec. 184-110E(1), Variance Requested: As an example, consider a development located on a lot split by a zone and incidental miscellaneous work. Minimum lot size (lot 24.01); Permitted: boundary. Zone A permits 25% improvement coverage and zone B permits BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council Plans and specifications may be ob- 7500 square feet; Present: - ; Proposed: 20% coverage. The development proposes 3,000 square feet of coverage in of Westfield in the County of Union as tained from the Borough Clerk on Mon- 5000 square feet zone A and 2,000 square feet of coverage in zone B, for a total of 5,000 square follows: day, July 19, 2004, between 9AM and Sec. 1840110E(2), Variance Requested: feet of coverage. The permitted coverage for the above-grade structures SECTION I. 4PM at the Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Designer • Builders of fine Minimum lot width; Permitted: 75 feet; would be 23% of the total lot area, calculated as follows: 1. Section 24-46(b) of Chapter 24 of the Avenue, Fanwood, NJ, 07023. (908) 322- MONUMENTS Present: - ; Proposed: 50 feet • 3,000 sq. ft. coverage proposed in zone A ÷ 5,000 sq. ft. total proposed Town of Westfield shall be repealed and 8236. Bidding documents consisting of a The application will also seek such other coverage = 60% of total coverage proposed in zone A. 2,000 sq. ft. replaced with the following: proposal form, and a set of plans contain- MARKERS relief as may be determined necessary at coverage proposed in zone B ÷ 5,000 sq. ft. total proposed coverage = (b) The term “permitted zone” shall ing site locations, plan details, and detour MAUSOLEUMS the public hearing based upon review of 40% of total coverage proposed in zone B. mean the CBD Zone and GB-1 Zone as plans. The Bid Documents and Specifica- the application or amendment(s) to the • 60% of total coverage proposed in zone A x 25% coverage permitted in defined in the Westfield “Land Use Ordi- tions booklet may be obtained upon pay- application. zone A = 15%. 40% of total coverage proposed in zone B x 20% coverage nance” and as shown on the zoning map of ment of sixty ($60.00) dollars by cash, Lettered • Cleaned All interested persons may be present permitted in zone B = 8%. the Town of Westfield. certified check, cashier’s check, or bank and heard. • 15% + 8% = 23% of total lot area permitted to be covered by improve- SECTION II. money order ONLY. Additional copies of Tim Doerr The file pertaining to this application is ments. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in the plans and specifications may be ob- available for public inspection during nor- One can see by the above example that if 100% of the coverage were conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of tained upon payment of sixty ($60.00) Bruce Bauer mal business hours from the Secretary of proposed on that portion of the lot in Zone A, then 25% coverage would be the terms of this ordinance are hereby dollars per set. The Bidder shall phone (established 1939) the Board at the Administration Office of permitted, whereas if 100% of the coverage were proposed on that portion of repealed to the extent that they are in such twenty-four (24) hours in advance to re- the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North the lot in Zone B, then 20% coverage would be permitted. Any other situation conflict or inconsistent. serve bidding documents. Also: 300 Rt. 37 East Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. would result in a permitted coverage somewhere between 20% and 25%. SECTION III. The Proposal must be accompanied by Matthew & Maryann Ziolkowski In the event that any section, part or all documents required by the Bidding Toms River, NJ 174 Burns Way Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances that are in conflict with or inconsistent provision of this ordinance shall be held to Specifications. Bidders are required to with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or (732) 349-2350 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, comply with the requirements of N.J.P.C. 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $33.15 inconsistent. Except as herein amended and supplemented, the Town of Westfield Code such holdings shall not affect the validity of 1975, C. 127. Bidders must not submit remains in full force and effect. this ordinance as a whole, or any part Bids with qualifying conditions or provi- Section 3. Each part of this ordinance is independent of the remainder, and the holding thereof, other than the part so held uncon- sions. Bidders are to double check bids of any part to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective for any cause shall not be deemed stitutional or invalid. submitted, both as to all requirements to affect the validity or constitutionality of any other sections or parts thereof. SECTION IV. being submitted, and as to the accuracy of This ordinance shall take effect after the amounts bid. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication passage and publication as soon as, and Eleanor McGovern as required by law. in the manner provided by law. Borough Clerk 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $153.00 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $48.45 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $50.49 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Caught in the Caring & Courteous Service to the Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Medicaid confusion? 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 15, 2004 Page 9 EIS Principal Cheryl O’Brien Park Middle School in SP Announces Fourth Marking Period, Reveals Honor Roll Students Distinguished, Regular and Final Marking Period Honor Rolls SCOTCH PLAINS – Park Middle Whitney Adams Roger Liu Ashley Harrison Ryan Scully Samantha Knierim Janelle Vanderwiel School in Scotch Plains has an- Lissy Benevides Sean Locklier Devon Harrison Danielle Sette Allison Kodan Anthony Vecchione WESTFIELD – Cheryl O’Brien, Monica Hong Christian Stiles nounced the Distinguished Honor Kristin Betau Jessica Loshiavo Kelly Henderson Evan Silverman FINAL – DISTINGUISHED Edison Intermediate School princi- Julia Knaus Jay Tieman Vincent Bianco Valerie Luby Cody Kalebota Samuel Stamler Rachel Kreutzer Jemma Urban Roll, Regular Honor Roll and Final HONOR ROLL pal, has announced the names of stu- Marking Period Honor Roll for the Stephanie Bistis Teausha Matthews Courtney Kolb Blake Vanbuskirk dents placed on the Distinguished Christopher Kwon Timothy Woods Michael Bumiller Jenna McGarry Timothy Kolterjahn Todd Wiener EIGHTH GRADE – 23 STUDENTS Kevin Yang Fourth Marking Period. Michael Buro Kaitlyn Mills Paul Koprowski Richard Williams Izabela Blach Jacob Lavenhar Honor Roll and Regular Honor Roll To qualify for the Distinguished Julianne Brennan Caitlin Leist for the Fourth Marking Period of the DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Donald Cejovic Lester Nare Jonathan Kosenick Chang Yaramothu Honor Roll, students must obtain Gillian Clark Darwin Nitro Erika Kuck Sarah Yi Ryan Bridge Ming Lu 2003-2004 school year. GRADE 8 – 43 STUDENTS an “A” in all subjects. To achieve Thomas Cristiani Mary Kate O’Connell Samuel Lee Quianzhou Zhao Daniel Buckley Margaret Reilly Lisa Campbell Marc Rosenberg DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jessica Anderson Neil Huskey Regular Honor Roll distinction, Nicholas Dailey Narihan Osman Christopher Lestarchick Richard Ziering Danielle Bercovicz Angela Kerins Katelyn Cavanaugh Christine Roser pupils must attain “A”s and “B”s in Joseph Del Prete Andrew Pansulla DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL GRADE 7 – 63 STUDENTS Rebecca Bieber Jaclyn Kirna Tyler Della Badia Petros Petridis Bridget Cornwell Adam Silverman Caroline Albanese Christopher Latimer major subjects (mathematics, sci- EIGHTH GRADE – 14 STUDENTS Patrick Doliber Kristen Thompson Lauren Brachman Alison Lambert ence, social studies, language arts Kaitlyn Denker Kerry Plante Stephanie Albright Jenna Leopold Nina Brownstone Toni Ma Nicole Desando Kathryn Powell Julianne Brennan Marc Rosenberg Thomas Hercel Lindsay Traiman Ravisher Atkar Alice Li Samantha Chu Michael Melillo and reading) and no grade lower Antonio Di Nizo Brianna Provenzano Patrick Doliber Christine Roser Alyssa Karis Samatha Traiman Sally Bregman Jason Lipshultz Catherine Cognetti So Miwa than “C” in other subjects. John Domanski Mark Renfree Christina Halma Adam Silverman Allison Kodan Andy Wang Charles Cary Justin Lo Christina Cognetti Anne O’Neill For Final Marking Period Honor Alexander Ebeling Charles Ringel Thomas Hercel Kristen Thompson Vivian Wong Alexa Cassaro Amanda Lojo Elise Colasanti Aditi Parekh Roll recognition, students must ob- Josef Ellis Philip Rivera Caitlin Leist Lindsay Traiman Alexander Chartrain Ezra Margolin Ming Lu Andy Wang FINAL – REGULAR HONOR ROLL Melvin Diep Marisa Perch tain “A”s and “B”s in major subjects Brian Flood Daniel Rodriguez EIGHTH GRADE – 68 STUDENTS Nicholas Chartrain Joseph Martoglio Kerriann Dooley Stephanie Pinheiro Margaret Reilly Vivian Wong (mathematics, science, social stud- David Gigiel Christina Romagnano Vanessa Abrantes Amy Lee David Chen Elizabeth McCarthy Katherine Douglas Evan Porch ies, language arts and foreign lan- Elisabeth Greenberg Lawrence Rosello REGULAR HONOR ROLL Courtney Adamczyk Robert Leeper James Chu Natalie Morrison Evan Einstein Roshni Shah guage) with no grade lower than “C” Colin Grimm Philip Rosenkrantz EIGHTH GRADE – 66 STUDENTS Deborah Albert Alexa Lindenberg Alexis Constantine Alyson Moskowitz John Falzon Vincent Spinelli Gabriella Guzzo Donald Saraceno Courtney Adamczyk Marc L’Heureux Andrea Apuzzio Brianne Mahoney Anthony DiIorio Devlin Murphy Renee Ferio Rachel St. Lifer in other subjects. Alison Haggan Sarah Schaible Casandra Berwick Kristin Lambertsen Keith Baker Elizabeth Minski Jennifer Dilzell Katherine Nguyen Lauren Frankfort Patrick Stanley DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Ashley Harrison Ryan Scully Izabela Blach Jacob Lavenhar Casandra Berwick Nicholas Murray Joshua Einbinder Robert O’Rourke Evan Friedman Jacqueline Sull SIXTH GRADE – 40 STUDENTS Devon Harrison Danielle Sette Avery Boettcher Jaclyn Lazarus Avery Boettcher Emily Nering Christine Feldbauer David Pusar Kathryn Galasso Kelli Sullivan Nikki Appezzato Zachary Koch Cody Kalebota Kimberly Shelus Jason Boff Amy Lee Jason Boff Robert O’Connor Zachary Friss Carla Ralston Elizabeth Harbaugh Liane Sullivan Stephanie Baier Leigh Kwasny Kristina Kalkstein Evan Silverman Ryan Bridge Robert Leeper Amy Braun Babatune Ogunfemi Dan Fussman Samantha Ritter Eamon Hartnett Christine Tolias Stephanie Baliko Nivedita Malik Courtney Kolb Kevin Spaeth Daniel Buckley Alexa Lindenberg Rebecca Bush Christina Olsson Daryl Garfinkel Abigail Ryan Jonathan Holt Cathryn Winchester Remy Bernardo Kimberly Many Timothy Kolterjahn Samuel Stamler Rebecca Bush Brianne Mahoney Julia Capodicasa Ahmed Kareem Osman Sophia Geskin Jeannette Sharpless Tianyou Xu Alessandri Bubnov Michael Marsan Paul Koprowski Blake Vanbuskirk Lisa Campbell Elizabeth Minski Bailey Cardinal Stacia Piesch Danielle Gillyard Colleen Smith Sarah Canfield Ryan McTernan Jonathan Kosenick Chang Yaramothu Aileen Grogan Moira Smith REGULAR HONOR ROLL Julia Capodicasa Karen Murad Nicole Colineri Neil Pratt Timothy Carroll William Muirhead Samuel Lee Sarah Yi Bailey Cardinal Nicholas Murray Bridget Grogan Marissa Stotter GRADE 8 – 77 STUDENTS Kristen Conlan Gregory Rappaport Sophie Chou Richard Murray Christopher Lestarchick Quianzhou Zhao Nicole Colineri Emily Nering Robert Cunningham Brandon Reddington Jessica Harris Dean Thompson Ben Baron Katherine Lee Peter Citera Nicole Ostrowski Richard Ziering James Hughes Kimberly Townsend Kristen Conlan Kevin O’Connell Lauren Cutrone Alice Ren Jeremy Bender Jeffrey Manders Aditya Dahiya Renata Pacaja FINAL – DISTINGUISHED Bridget Cornwell Robert O’Connor Eric Davis Maria Pia Rivero Michael Irving Douglas Velasco Kristen Boersig Pami Marks Alexander Davis Jason Pearl HONOR ROLL Lauren Cutrone Ahmed Kareem Osman John De Maio Dennis Ruiz Matthew Isabella Sarah Vincett Kelly Braun Michael Mathews Michael Demmel Kerry Pierce Allison Jakobovic Keegan Wallace SEVENTH GRADE – 46 STUDENTS Katherine Doremus Taylor Paraboschi Dauna DeMarsico Rebecca Salman Kelsi Browning Gillian McGovern Jack Diaz Morgan Puleo Joseph Dunn Stacia Piesch Dylan Farrall Jessica Santos Jennifer Jean-Louis Jennifer Weidman Emma Byer Julia Medzhitova Robert Evans Shannon Reimers Kerilyn Bartley Valerie Luby Melinda Jimenez Amy Weiss Kristyn Berger Matthew McQuoid Dylan Farrall Neil Pratt Rebecca Fox Michael Scannell Andrew Calvaruso Evan Merkelson Robert Frazee Stephen Scannell Rebecca Fox Brandon Reddington Nicole Fusco Brian Sensor Ross Kettleson Andrew Weiss Scott Camuto Holly Messina Jennifer Geoghegan Christopher Smith Stephanie Bistis Liana Messina Kathryn Kiefer Corey Wisler Ryan Brown Jordan Metsky Alexandra Fragna Alice Ren Helene Gebler Grace Sigona Alex Chaves Montana Metzger Melissa Goldberg Justin Terry Helene Gebler Maria Pia Rivero Stephanie Goines Alex Soloway Danielle Zamarelli Patrick Clancy Emma Molloy Noorene Helm Devra Traiman Terry Bustos Kaitlyn Mills Caitlin Campbell Nicole Mineo Stephanie Goines Dennis Ruiz Andrea Guzman Katlyn Soriano REGULAR HONOR ROLL Marlena Cortese Ravi Netravali Lauren Hirschhorn Andrew Van Haasteren Andrea Guzman Michael Scannell Wendy Harris Gabrielle Sosnowski Julie Daurio Christina Obiajulu Joseph Kaiser Allison Zimmermann Michelle Carroll Saxony Nielsen GRADE 7 – 61 STUDENTS Donald Cejovic Anne O’Halloran Christina Halma Brian Sensor Lindsay Hauptman Melissa Swanton Alison Donohue Ellen O’Brien Wendy Harris Grace Sigona Jennifer Ames Jacob Lang REGULAR HONOR ROLL Elaine Chan Petros Petridis Melissa Helock Samatha Traiman Connor Doyle Mia Pafumi Lindsay Hauptman Alex Soloway Ashley Bambo Kathleen Lynes SIXTH GRADE – 61 STUDENTS Michelle Conway Kathryn Powell Thomas Holt Alexis Turner Travis Fox Carolyn Raphael Melissa Helock Katlyn Soriano John Barnes Diana Maliqi Robert Ayala Edward Heavey Thomas Cristiani Christina Romagnano William Hubbard Christopher Uehlinger Olympia Gaglioti Michael Rediker Thomas Holt Gabriella Sosnowski Jonathan Berman Matthew Marcus Andrea Barone Daniel Herczak Tyler Della Badia Philip Rosenkrantz Jessica Impellizzeri Janelle Vanderwiel Lynne Ganley Meredith Rivera Jessica Impellizzeri Melissa Swanton Mallory Boesch Andrew Marra Ulises Barros Madeline Holt Nicole Desando Christine Ruggieri Alec Jacobs Anthony Vecchione Matthew Gelmetti Krista Ruschmann Derek Jones Alexis Turner Jackson Browning Cyndil Matthew Charles Beelitz William Kaiserman Rebecca Dorilus Derek Sands Samantha Knierim Amanda Vitollo William Geltzeiler Antonio Santonastaso Alyssa Karis Christopher Uehlinger Marc L’Heureux Danielle Wood Matthew Catenacci Matthew Morgan Brian Gibbons Daniel Selert Rachel Blom Sarah Kavity Michael Ferrara Sarah Schiable Colleen Cleary Brian Muller Katie Goellner Danielle Sgalardi Rebecca Brand Shaun Khan Nathan Ghabour Kimberly Shelus Benjamin Colvin Kevin Murphy Allison Grasso Elizabeth Shannon Sarah Brumfield Nicholas Kosciolek David Gigiel Jessica Slegowski Julia Conroy Dana Newman Julie Greener Jessica Sheft-Ason Danielle Bryan-D’Aleo Michelene Lambros Kristina Kalkstein Kevin Spaeth Steenberg Joins Gathering Paulina Cortes David Ortuso Allen Gurdus Anna Smith Karolyn Buckridee Jin Yong Lee Emily Katz Christian Speck Matthew DeMasi Anil Ozsoylu Diane Hagmann Kyle Taylor Michael Burke Michael Leist Allison Killeen Sara Stanton Adria De Vita Joseph Panarese Jessica Harmer Charles Tripp Colleen Campbell Samantha Mannino Karthik Krishna Kumar Brittney Veeck Of Young Leaders in Europe Natalie DiFrancesco Evan Paulan Agustina Healy Julia Valentin Michael Campbell Marguerite Murad Thomas Leong Eric Williams Nicholas Dougert Katherine Payne Alexandria Hurtt Angela Valles Jeremy Cimafonte Timothy Nering Sean Lockier Rachel Young WESTFIELD – Laura Steenberg, “The Leaders of Tomorrow Prepar- Eric Fahrenthold Andrea Petrarca Danielle Infantino Joseph Vall-Llobera Zachary Cimafonte Kamisha Patillo FINAL – REGULAR HONOR ROLL the daughter of Russ ing for the Global Challenges Joshua Firestone Jonathan Pizor Denzel Clark Alfredo Luis Pawid Matthew Jekelis Brittany Van Sickle SEVENTH GRADE – 76 STUDENTS Steenberg and Pat and Responsibilities of the Mark Fischetti Ross Pohling Henry Kaye Nicole Venezia Shai Cohen Rachel Petersen Colbert of Westfield, has Future” was the theme of the Jacob Fox Elizabeth Riordan Jessica Colineri Rachel Pincus Alison Acevedo Rebecca Lipke Kristen Koepfler Roshan Vijayakumar Whitney Adams Roger Liu participated in the Glo- conference. Laura interacted Alyssa Frank Ryan Rocha Stephen Koepfler Dylan Wallace Zaria Combs Allison Prestridge bal Young Leaders Con- Dominique Gillyard Brandon Rolnick Joseph D’Auria Traci Rigano Antonio Albano Teausha Matthews with key leaders and Kaitlin Kominsky Arielle Wegbreit Lissy Benevides Kayla McAlindin ference (GYLC) in Aus- Brian Gingrich Harrison Sacks Alexander Kopp Lauren Weiner Michael Del Sordi Lauren Rosenthal newsmakers with powerful Nina Godbee Todd Saunders Brian Dempsey Julia Ross Christina Berk Jenna McGarry tria, Hungary and the influence over politics, fi- Stephanie Korunow Reece Weiner Kristin Betau Daniel Michalek Alexandra Goldin Matthew Scharpf Drew Lasar Kristian Wendel Adam DiBattista Maria Seidel Czech Republic. nance, culture and diplo- Adam Gottdiener Christopher Sheehan Vangelis Dimopoulos Richard Shevlin Vincent Bianco Lester Nare With Vienna, macy. Heather Lee Caitlin Whitlock Arielle Brown Darwin Nitro Nina Helfman Michael Simone John Wilt Marisa Dolan Theres Sigona Budapest and Prague Laura participated in a Brian Dunn Victoria Spuler Michael Bumiller Erin O’Brien serving as its classroom, curriculum that included Erin Breznitsky Earns Jawan Gaines Thomas Strowe Michael Buro Mary Kate O’Connell GYLC offers a leader- thought-provoking simu- Priestley Garners Degree Katrina Gans Aleksandra Szczuka Gillian Clark Narihan Osman ship development pro- lations that build leader- Dean’s List Recognition Matthew Glassett Adam Terry Nicholas Dailey Andrew Pansulla gram for secondary ship skills. From Georgetown Univ. Matthew Greaney Christopher Vicari Christopher DeCarlo Nicole Perro school students from SCOTCH PLAINS – Erin Joseph Del Prete Jamie Pietrucha Laura Steenberg “The GYLC aims to pro- WESTFIELD – Mairin Priestley of Breznitsky, the daughter of Mr. and Lauren Harnett David Watson around the world who vide students like Laura Kimberly Wenson Kaitlyn Denker Brianna Provenzano Westfield graduated from Georgetown Mrs. Thomas Breznitsky of Scotch Antonio Di Nizo Chantel Quesada have demonstrated leadership potential Steenberg with the opportunity to col- University in Washington, D.C. last Plains, has been named to the Dean’s FINAL – DISTINGUISHED John Domanski Mark Renfree and scholastic merit. laborate with students from around the month. She earned a bachelor’s degree List for the 2004 spring semester at HONOR ROLL Alexander Ebeling Charles Ringel Laura, who will be a senior at Oak world to both study and resolve global from the McDonough School of Busi- Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, SIXTH GRADE – 38 STUDENTS Josef Ellis Matthew Ritsko Knoll School of the Holy Child in Sum- conflict,” said Mike Lasday, Executive Pa., where she is a member of the Class Nikki Appezzato Samantha Mannino Ronald Fields Philip Rivera mit this fall, will join approximately Director of the Congressional Youth Lead- ness. Mairin is a graduate of Westfield 350 scholars from across the globe in High School. of 2006 and a writing major. Stephanie Baier Kimberly Many Brian Flood Christina Rocha ership Council, the organization which Stephanie Baliko Ryan McTernan Richard Fung Daniel Rodriguez attending the conference. sponsors the GYLC. Remy Bernardo William Muirhead Ciera Gano Lawrence Rosello Union County College Tells Sarah Canfield Richard Murray Elisabeth Greenberg Michael Rupnarain Sophie Chou Nicole Ostrowski Colin Grimm Donald Saraceno Michael Burns, Mary McCall Aditya Dahiya Renata Pacaja Gabriella Guzzo Samantha Schuster President’s List of Honors Alexander Davis Jason Pearl Alison Haggan Alessandra Scott Michael Demmel Kerry Pierce Travel to Ireland for Program CRANFORD – Of the approxi- Jonathan Miller, Peter DeGiralamko, Jack Diaz Rachel Pincus Marisa Dolan Allison Prestridge WESTFIELD – The Irish American While staying in Dublin, they will mate 9,400 fulltime and part-time Phillip Uhlig, Christopher Palentchar, Robert Evans Morgan Puleo Legal Advertising students who attended Union County Soledad Espinoza, Dawn Kemp, Cultural Institute (IACI) in Morristown also attend a play at the Abbey Theatre, Robert Frazee Shannon Reimers MORE IN BACK SECTION reported that Westfield High School watch a hurling match in Croke Park College during the spring 2004 se- Maria Sette, Mary Grace Moreno, Jennifer Geoghegan Lauren Rosenthal mester, 350 students have been named Kellie Walsh, Sung Jo, Anna students Michael Burns and Mary and visit Newgrange. Melissa Goldberg Stephen Scannell PUBLIC NOTICE Currently, Michael and Mary are liv- to the President’s List of Honors in Simonsen, Kristen Kim, Christina Lauren Hirschhorn Aleksandra Szczuka McCall have left for a five-week jour- ing for one week with an Irish family. recognition of their academic excel- Massa, Izabela Milkos and Bernadette Leigh Kwasny Devra Traiman BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ney to Ireland as participants in the Irish Way Program. Today, July 15, they will continue their lence. Eger. Michael Leist Andrew Van Haasteren NOTICE TO BIDDERS Nivedita Malik Allison Zimmermann An educational program for Ameri- experience with the Irish Way group at Consideration for the President’s Scotch Plains: Shauntelle Brown, NOTICE is hereby given that sealed can high school students sponsored by Newtown Boarding School in Waterford. List is based upon quality points Franklin Silva, Dalita Bouchakjian, FINAL – REGULAR bids will be received on Friday, July 30, the IACI, the 29-year-old program has After completing classes in Waterford, earned as a result of the student’s Olanrewaju Jacobs, Christopher HONOR ROLL 2004, at 10:00 A. M. by the Borough of over 3,000 alumni from across the U.S. Michael and Mary will travel with the grades and number of credits carried. Meagher, Christine Macchia, Anne Fanwood, at the Borough Hall Council SIXTH GRADE – 67 STUDENTS Chambers, 75 North Martine Avenue, Eighty-seven students from 22 states Irish Way to Galway for the last weeks Only matriculated students are eli- Weber, Kiana Williams, Jennifer Andrea Barone Daniel Herczak Fanwood, Union County, New Jersey for are attending this summer’s program. of the trip. While there, they will visit the gible for President’s List recogni- Pugia, Vincent Hines, Richard Ulises Barros Madeline Holt the following: Michael and Mary will begin their jour- Rock of Cashel, spend a day on the Aran tion. Duranne, Susan Shopiro, Peter Charles Beelitz Joseph Kaiser Bidding will be for storm water piping ney in Ireland at King’s Hospital in Dublin, Islands and visit the Cliffs of Moher and To qualify, a student carrying at Clavin, Maryann Mateo, Susan Rachel Blom William Kaiserman system reconstruction, granite curbing, and taking classes in Irish folklore, Gaelic Connemara region. Rebecca Brand Sarah Kavity concrete sidewalk, roadway reconstruc- least 15 credits for a semester must Herrington, Marta Ruzsa, Susan tion, milling and resurfacing of Woodland language, Irish and Irish-American his- They will return to Westfield on Sarah Brumfield Shaun Khan Thursday, July 29. achieve a minimum 3.50 grade point Rogers and Barbara Dreyfus. Danielle Bryan-D’Aleo Zachary Koch Avenue (between Martine Avenue & tory, music, literature, dance and sports. Graybar Terrace.) average out of a possible 4.0, with Fanwood: Jason Davis, Jason Alessandri Bubnov Nicholas Kosciolek every grade being a “B” or higher. Brelinsky, Adam Siegal and Sheila The work includes furnishing all labor, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Karolyn Buckridee Michelene Lambros materials and equipment, and hauling and A matriculated student carrying 12 Hillier. Michael Burke Michael Lauricella incidental expenses necessary or required TOWN OF WESTFIELD Use Ordinance. Approved with condi- credits during one semester is eli- Mountainside: Raquel Jinier Colleen Campbell Michael Lee to complete all work shown on the recon- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tions. struction plans and as set forth in the gible for the President’s List if he/she Berkeley Heights: Cliff Sui, Nancy Timothy Carroll Jin Yong Lee Notice is hereby given that Westfield Ken Burke, 1609 Pine Grove Avenue, specifications. The principal items of con- achieves a grade point average of Bostwick, Christine Fragati, Julia Jeremy Cimafonte Michael Marsan Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions seeking permission to construct an addi- struction are summarized as follows: 3.75 or better, with no grade lower Hynes, Lisa Chang and Annette Tucker. Zachary Cimafonte Jamie Martinez at its July 12, 2004 meeting for the follow- tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- than a “B.” Peter Citera Marguerite Murad Roadway Excavation, Unclassi- ing applications heard at its June 14, 2004 tion: 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Denzel Clark Timothy Nering fied...... 391 CY meeting: Approved with conditions. A part-time matriculated student Milling (Var. Depth)..... 1582 SY John and Kathleen Gabriel, 411 Shai Cohen Alfredo Luis Pawid Ken and Nancy Leonard, 236 Dense Graded Aggregate (6 inch Edgewood Avenue, seeking permission will be considered for the President’s Montclair State Univ. Jessica Colineri Rachel Petersen Brightwood Avenue, seeking permission Th)...... 1110 SY to construct an addition contrary to the List if he/she has earned at least 12 Zaria Combs Christopher Reade to a two story addition contrary to the Hot Mix Asp. Stab. Base - Mix I-2 (5 inch requirements of Section: 11.09E6 of the credits and has attained a cumulative Reports Dean’s List requirements of Section 11.05 E6, and Joseph D’Auria Cory Rickmers Th)...... 328 TONS Land Use Ordinance. Approved with 12.03 D of the Land Use Ordinance. This grade point average of at least 3.0. WESTFIELD – Westfield residents Michael Del Sordi Michael Ridge Hot Mix Asp. Surf. Course -Mix I-5, 2 conditions. application was memorialized at the Brian Dempsey Julia Ross inch Th...... 842 TONS Rob and Kristen Winters, 712 Belved- Once this minimum is met, the stu- Anthony Tomasso, Alexis Topar and July 14, 2003 meeting. Applicant is re- Adam DiBattista Maria Seidel 12 inch RCP...... 150 LF ere Avenue, seeking permission to an dent must carry no less than six cred- Rosemary Topar have been named to questing a 1-year extension of vari- Inlets: Type B...... 3 EA. addition contrary to the requirements of its and attain a semester average of Vangelis Dimopoulos Richard Shevlin ance approval from July 14, 2004 to the Dean’s List for the spring 2004 Granite Block Curb..... 2398 LF Section: 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordi- Brian Dunn Theres Sigona July 14, 2005. Approved with condi- 3.75 with no grade lower than a “B.” semester at Montclair State Univer- Concrete Driveways 6 inch thick, 6 inch nance. Approved with conditions. Jawan Gaines Christopher Smith tions. x 6 inch Wire Mesh...... 132 SY Stavros and Cynthia Aktipis, 230 Golf The following local students have sity in Montclair. Katrina Gans Victoria Spuler Sally Cohen Alameno, 241 Hazel Av- Edge, seeking permission to erect an ad- been named to the roster: Anthony is majoring in justice stud- This project also contains other related enue, seeking permission to erect an ad- Matthew Glassett Thomas Strowe dition contrary to the requirements of Sec- Westfield: Carol Liscinsky, Janice and incidental miscellaneous work. dition contrary to the requirements of Sec- ies with a concentration in justice Matthew Greaney Ashante Taylor-Cox tion 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance. Plans and specifications may be ob- tion:12.04 F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Sampson, Barbara Weissman, Elena systems. Alexis is a sociology major Kyle Hambor Adam Terry Denied. tained from the Borough Clerk on Mon- Approved with conditions. Ruela, Anna Dec, Cindra Ryan, Maria Lauren Harnett Justin Terry Kenneth and Dorothy Bachman, 404 and Rosemary is a music major with day, July 19, 2004, between 9AM and Donald Gauthier and Caroline Thomp- Wells Street, seeking permission to con- Fernanda Trevisan, Eileen Keegan, a concentration in performance. Edward Heavey Christopher Vicari 4PM at the Borough Hall, 75 North Martine son, 422 Washington Street, seeking vert a portion of the attached single car Noorene Helm David Watson Avenue, Fanwood, NJ, 07023. (908) 322- permission to erect a two-story addition garage in order to expand existing kitchen/ Kimberly Wenson 8236. Bidding documents consisting of a and extend a deck contrary to the require- laundry/powder room of the house con- proposal form, and a set of plans contain- ments of Sections:11.09E6 and 13.02C1 trary to the requirements of Section: DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL ing site locations, plan details, and detour of the Land Use Ordinance. Approved Senior Citizen Summer Classes 17.02C.1.a of the Land Use Ordinance. SEVENTH GRADE – 32 STUDENTS plans. The Bid Documents and Specifica- with conditions. Approved with conditions. Kerilyn Bartley Liana Messina tions booklet may be obtained upon pay- Susan and Joseph Pink, 735 Nicholas and Cindi Archambault, 715 ment of one hundred ($100.00) dollars by Castleman Drive, seeking permission to Kristyn Berger Jordan Metsky Highland Avenue, seeking permission to Offered at Wardlaw-Hartridge cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or construct a two-story addition contrary to Ryan Brown Nicole Mineo install an iron fence between the pool and bank money order ONLY. Additional cop- the requirements of Sections: 11.09E7 Terry Bustos Saxony Nielsen the house contrary to the requirements of EDISON – Rona Eserner, Sum- “Internet Usage Sending E-Mail” ies of the plans and specifications may be and 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Caitlin Campbell Erin O’Brien Section: 13.02D5 of the Land Use Ordi- mer School Director at The will teach senior citizens how to obtained upon payment of one hundred Approved with conditions. nance. Approved with conditions. Michelle Carroll Anne O’Halloran ($100.00) dollars per set. The Bidder shall Paula and Peter Torcicollo, 149 Wardlaw-Hartridge School in search the World Wide Web and how Michael Erickson, 738 Castleman Elaine Chan Matthew Ritsko phone twenty-four (24) hours in advance Belmar Terrace, seeking permission to Edison, has announced that open- to send e-mails to friends and fam- Drive, seeking permission to erect an ad- Michelle Conway Christine Ruggieri to reserve bidding documents. construct a small porch on side of house dition contrary to the requirements of Sec- ings remain for the last two sum- ily. The class will run from Monday, Rebecca Dorilus Derek Sands The Proposal must be accompanied by and a gabled roof contrary to the require- tions: 12.03D, 11.09E7 and 11.09Eg of the mer sessions of adult classes being July 26, to Friday, July 30, from 9 to all documents required by the Bidding ments of Section: 11.09E5 of the Land Michael Ferrara Samantha Schuster Land Use Ordinance. Approved with Specifications. Bidders are required to Use Ordinance. Approved with condi- offered at the school. 11 a.m. Nathan Ghabour Jessica Slegowski conditions. comply with the requirements of N.J.P.C. tions. For the “over 50” adult, who has Both classes will be held in the Emily Katz Christian Speck Keith Reihl, 950 Minisink Way, seek- 1975, C. 127. Bidders must not submit Souran Manoocheri, 232 Watchung Allison Killeen Sara Stanton ing permission to install an in ground pool always wanted to learn to get the air-conditioned and wheelchair ac- Bids with qualifying conditions or provi- Fork, seeking permission to construct a and barbeque grill contrary to the require- most use out of a digital camera, a cessible school library. Karthik Krishna Kumar Brittney Veeck sions. Bidders are to double check bids pergola contrary to the requirements of ments of Sections: 13.02D3, 13.02D5 and Thomas Leong Eric Williams submitted, both as to all requirements Section: 13.02H.1 of the Land Use Ordi- class specializing in digital pho- Registration for each weeklong 13.02H1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ap- Matthew McQuoid Rachel Young being submitted, and as to the accuracy of nance. Approved with conditions. tography and scanner usage will be class is $50. For more information, proved with conditions. the amounts bid. Peter and Fran Cobuzzi, 639 Hillcrest held from Monday, July 19, to Fri- please call (908) 754-1882 during REGULAR HONOR ROLL Eleanor McGovern Avenue, seeking permission to construct Lori A. Boyd, Secretary day, July 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. business hours. SEVENTH GRADE – 73 STUDENTS Borough Clerk an addition contrary to the requirements of Board of Adjustment Alison Acevedo Rebecca Lipke 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $58.14 Sections: 12.04F.1 & 12.04E.1 of the Land 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $86.19 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 15, 2004 Page 11

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 BAYARD FANS SEVEN, LYONS TAPS GAME WINNER SPF Jr. American Legion Nips Westfield Jr. Baseballers, 4-3

By FRED LECOMTE Westfield in Scotch Plains on July 6. SPF pitcher Greg Bayard fired a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The game was highlighted by mar- five-hitter, fanned seven and walked The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) velous defensive plays, including four one in his seven innings on the mound. Junior Legion baseball team came up paralyzing double plays, two by each Westfield received a strong perfor- with three runs in the seventh inning team, coupled with crafty pitching mance from Kevin O’Rourke who to grab a 4-3 victory over rival performances. gave up eight hits, struck out one and walked one. “We threw Bayard in there and he goes three innings without a hit, and gets a bunch of K’s. He hit his spots and did what we wanted him to by throwing every pitch we called,” said

SPF Head Coach Joe Franzone. “Of- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times fensively, we singled them to death, NABBING A PERPETRATOR AT THIRD…Jade Isle third baseman and Scotch Plains Chief of Police, Mark Zyla, shows put it into play, had some speed on the the ball to umpire Ed Zazzali, not shown, after nabbing a base runner attempting to seize third in the first inning. bases and let them do what they had to with it. In the seventh, we strung together big singles with guys who RATCHKO, 4 HITS; BRAINIARD, 4 RBI; WISCHE, 2 HR had just entered the game and it worked out for us.” “We needed someone to go seven innings and O’Rourke did a fantastic job,” added Westfield coach Dave Jade Isle Softballers Squash Duelks. “Unfortunately we couldn’t get the win for him and Scotch Plains made the plays when they had to. We Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times tried to run a couple of offensive NY Ortho Softball Men, 17-7 PLENTY OF TIME…Westfield Junior Legion designated hitter Joe Schurig plays at them and they adjusted well tripled to right, and then stoked up the dirt as he scored on a Russ Abramowitz to our first and third situation. Our By DAVID B. CORBIN Although every Islander contrib- Dan Nigro went 2-for-3 with three sacrifice fly ball in the fifth inning. SPF catcher Jon Birnbaum awaits a throw. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times uted at least one hit, leadoff hitter runs scored and brother Pat poked a Engaged in a power struggle with John Ratchko, Damon Roth and Steve two-run single. MCKENNA HRS; WESTER, 4 RBI; GIANNONE, 4 HITS NY Ortho and Boo Ray for supremacy Brainiard led the 22-hit assault. Ortho managed only to muster seven of the middle of the pack of the A Ratchko went 4-for-5 with an RBI hits against Islander ace pitcher Keith Division of the Scotch Plains Men’s and two runs scored. Roth pounded Gibbons, but Jared Wische had his Softball League, the Jade Isle took a two singles and a double while scor- number with two solo home runs and Hot Trinity Electricians Jolt giant step forward by squashing NY ing three times and knocking in two a double. Nick Musano tapped two Ortho, 17-7, at Brookside Park in runs. Brainiard had three hits with singles, John DiPace singled and Scotch Plains on July 7. The Island- four RBI and a run scored. scored twice and Kevin Rosander ers boosted their record to 7-8 to give Several other Islanders got involved ripped an RBI single and scored a run. Mortarulo Mason Men, 15-6 them the inside track for the third in the pelting. Tom Straniero rapped Although some Ortho fielding mis- seed in the upcoming playoffs. Ortho three singles, scored twice and had an cues did contribute to the Islanders’ slipped to 7-11 while Boo Ray, prior RBI. Matt Walsh doubled and singled, longevity at the plate, Ortho turned By DAVID B. CORBIN The Masons totaled 14 hits and Plowman poked two singles and to game time, sat at 6-10. scored three runs and had two RBI. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times were led by leadoff hitter Paul scored a run and Dave Caccitore Seeking to attain 20 victories be- Cacciatore who went 3-for-4 with smacked two singles and had an RBI. fore the playoffs, Trinity Electric one RBI and two runs scored. Bill The Masons pulled off two double GATES FIRES 5-HITTER; MALONEY PUNCHES H0MER seized its 17th by jolting Martarulo Picone and Matt Perkins both doubled plays. The first occurred in the third Masonry, 15-6, in Scotch Plains Men’s and singled while scoring a run. Jeff CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Softball League action at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on July 6. The SP-F Sr. Legion 9 Knock Out 17-1 Electricians, who amassed a 23- hit attack, took an early lead, main- tained it and topped it with a six-run seventh inning. Rahway American Legion, 8-0 Tom Giannone went 4-for-5 with a triple, a double and two RBI for the Electricians while Mike McKenna By FRED LECOMTE ers, so today the rightfielder, who is the plays.” went 3-for-3, including a solo home Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times me, had to take the mound,” said The SP-F defense reigned supreme run, with three RBI and two runs The 12-5 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gates. “I really don’t know much in the top of the first inning when scored. John Rubinetti had a double (SP-F) Senior Legion baseball team’s about pitching, so I kind of copy Moscal initiated a fine short-to-first and two singles and two runs scored thunder bats along with strong pitch- whatever I see here and on TV. I was double play. SP-F then inflicted two and Neal Leitner had two singles and ing brought Rahway to its knees thinking maybe about pitching two runs worth of damage in the bottom a double, an RBI and three runs scored. with a, 8-0, shutout in Scotch Plains innings today with my friend Rob- of the inning. Mike Baumwoll Chris Wester had two hits, four RBI on July 2. Kyle Gates, who pitched ert Moscal to follow after, but I reached first on a bunt, then scored and two runs scored and “Westfield” seven innings, used just 73 pitches to don’t know what just happened! Mr. when first baseman John Maloney Rob Rowland slapped three singles shut down Rahway, allowing five Baylock, our coach told me to pitch hammered his third home run of the and had an RBI. hits while striking out three and strikes, so that’s what I did. I threw summer season, over a distance of “We are having a good season, but walking one. it over the plate. Confidence wise, 350 feet plus. we are still not as hot as we would like David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “The last time I pitched was in a after two outs, I could actually see “Lately, I have been keeping my to be,” commented Electrician Mike SHOT TO LEFTFIELD…Trinity’s Mike Tenten drills a shot to leftfield in the stick-ball game when I was in eight my teammates behind me, and giv- weight back, spraying the ball all Tenten. second inning against Mortarulo’s as catcher Jeff Plowman watches. grade, I think. We ran out of pitch- ing me more confidence by making CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Page 12 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F Sr. Legion 9 Knock Out Rahway American Legion, 8-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 over the field and it’s been working with two runs in the fifth. Mike DiNizo out great for me,” said Maloney. “My landed a hard single to right, stormed average has been going up dramati- past second into third on a couple of cally ever since I started to swing wild pitches and scored on a single by back. Over the past seven games, I Mike Birnbaum. Moscal punched a have been batting .773, but I just hope single, Cox got the free pass and to keep improving. Things really have Birnbaum scored on Deegan’s RBI been coming sacrifice. around for our “The people team, mainly playing this our bats con- game were not tinue to stay hot our main start-

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a lot of line ers, but we have MAKING A GOOD PLAY…Mortarulo pitcher Bob Mortarulo makes a fine play drives and our a good group of and tosses to first for the putout. pitching just got guys and a deep much, much bench. We were deeper. We used able to get the Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times some players job done,” ex- ROBBERY AT HOME…SP-F third baseman Kevin Urban fired off a leadoff Hot Trinity Electricians Jolt who normally plained second triple then created a cloud of dust as he stole home before a stunned and roaring don’t pitch, but baseman Dan crowd in the second inning. SP-F Sr. Legion won, 8-0. it has worked Birnbaum. “De- Mortarulo Mason Men, 15-6 out quite well. fensively, we CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 It’s a whole have been play- St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s team effort; it’s ing together for when shortstop Perkins, who made singled. Wester punched a two-run quite wonder- a long time so several fine plays, fielded a grounder, single and McKenna lofted an RBI ful.” we understand Softball League Results: stepped on second and fired to first. sacrifice fly to center. SP-F added what each per- The second came in the fifth when The Masons laid on three runs in two big blows in son is capable of St. Joseph 9, St. Kilian 5 Blaise found its groove, scoring 13 Picone grabbed a liner in centerfield the bottom of the inning with an RBI the second. and what our St. Joe’s grabbed an early lead. in the first two innings. Jeff Fried- and quickly fired to second to catch a single by Paul Caccitore and a two- Moscal cracked limits are. We’re Monroy Amlicar (3-for-3, D, T, 4 lander hammered three hits, includ- napping Electrician. Picone also run double from Mark Wance. In the a single, John Fred K. Lecomte for The Leader and The Times able to know by RBI) and Mike Jonny (3-for-3, 2 runs ing a home run and drove in five, gunned down a runner heading to third. sixth, Picone doubled and scored off Cox walked and COMING AROUND…SP-F first baseman looks, by how scored, RBI) led Joe’s. John Gordon while Al Rezza went 4-for-4 with a Trinity shortstop Mike Bernardo Bob Mortarulo’s grounder to short. Dan Deegan John Maloney who has boosted his batting far the ball is (3-for-3, 1 run scored) led Kilian. walk and four runs scored. made two great fielding plays in a Trinity iced the game in the six-run sacrificed. average to .773 in seven games, punched a which tells us row in the third inning. First baseman seventh. Leitner and Rubinetti both Gates helped his 350 foot homer, his third of the season, where we have St. Aloysius 18, St. Edwards 8 St. Mark 12, St. Jude 6 Wester made a fine scoop to get a singled and Wester, McKenna and cause with an against Rahway in Scotch Plains on July 2. to go. We’re hit- St. Al’s stroked nine extra-base hits. St. Mark had a 10-2 lead in the force play at second and third baseman Rowland followed with RBI singles. RBI single and ting better, Al Betau went (4-for-4, 3 D, 7 RBI, 1 third. Chris Meehan went 2-for-3 with Rubinetti snatched a sizzling liner Frank Mastrocola tapped an RBI single Cox scooted across home plate on an we’re fielding better and we’re doing run scored). Bill McKinney, Bobby a triple and three RBI. and threw to first for a double play but and when Bernardo’s grounder slipped overthrow. everything we can do to get to the Cihanowyz and Kevin Woodring all St. Kilian 19, St. Anthony 12 was more concerned about a misplay by the shortstop, two more runs scored. Catcher Kevin Urban landed a triple playoffs and I think we have a good went 3-for-4. Neil LaStrange was 3- Bob Gittleman (4-for-5, double, he made on a little hopper. Mortarulo’s last run came after Paul in the third inning, then had his team- shot in the states.” for-3 with three runs scored. HR, 4 runs scored, 5 RBI) and Bruce “You got to get those easy ones Caccitore singled and scored when a mates roaring’ when he slid across Rahway 000 000 0 0 St. Mark 9, St. Anne 8 Logan (4-for-5, 2 runs scored) kept though,” he noted. popup to short was dropped. the dish untouched. Yet another solid Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 221 120 x 8 Tied, 6-6 after six innings, Mark Anthony in the game. Kilian’s Joe An inning after hitting his homer, Trinity Electric 321 030 6 15 blow landed in the fourth inning. Cox men Mark Alexander and Joe Scarfuto Cocuzza collected five hits, includ- McKenna made a fabulous running Mortarulo 010 031 1 6 beat out the throw to first, swiped led off the seventh with back-to-back ing two doubles and three RBI. catch in leftfield. second and third, then scored when See it all on the Web! singles and Malcolm Boone belted When asked what he enjoyed more, PUBLIC NOTICE St. Anne 16, St. Joseph 14 Baumwoll ripped a single to right. www.goleader.com an RBI double. Two sac flies fol- St. Joe’s had a 13-4 lead after four, he said, “I like defense better.” NOTICE TO CREDITORS SP-F landed the knockout punch lowed. St. Al answered with three Bernardo singled, Giannone and but St. Anne plated 12 runs in the Estate of: STEVEN D. FISHER, De- consecutive singles but fell short with bottom of the inning. Bobby Guy (4- Leitner each drilled an RBI double ceased PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the tying run on. St. Mark’s Scott for-4, 1 double, 1 HR, 2 runs scored and Rowland added an RBI groundout Pursuant to the order of James S. Smith went 3-for-3 with a HR and LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION and 6 RBI) led St. Joe. to give the Electricians a 3-0 lead in made on the 9TH day of JULY, A.D. 2004, NOTICE OF MEETINGS three RBI. the first. The lead jumped to 5-0 after upon the application of the undersigned, (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) St. James 10, St. Kilian 9 ANGELS DIVISION: Anthony DePinto singled and scored as EXECUTOR of the estate of said de- *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Down one after six innings, James (As of July 9:) on Bernardo’s single and Giannone ceased, notice is hereby given to the credi- TYPE OF MEETING: Board Self Evaluation TEAM W L Pct tors of said deceased to exhibit to the Gangsters Greg Swidersky and Karl St. Joseph 6 4 .600 followed with an RBI triple to center. subscriber under oath or affirmation their DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 Mortarulo’s eked a run in the second Mende each reached base and scored St. Kilian 6 5 .545 claims and demands against the estate of in the seventh. Kilian had the tying St. Blaise 3 5 .375 when Plowman singled and later scored said deceased within six months from the LOCATION: Administration Building run at third with two out, but James St. Anthony 3 6 .333 on Dave Caccitore’s single. Trinity an- date of said order. Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street St. James 3 8 .273 HELEN C. FISHER pitcher Dennis Vuono snatched a swered with a run in the third when Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 EXECUTOR SAINTS DIVISION: McKenna launched his home run blast smoking line drive off the bat of Floyd ATTORNEYS TIME: 6:00 p.m. Roberts to end the game. Gangster TEAM W L Pct over the centerfield fence. COLE, SCHOTZ, MEISEL, FORMAN & PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet to conduct its Gerry Riepe went 3-for-3 with a St. Aloysius 6 2 .750 Trinity upped the voltage and added LEONARD Self Evaluation. St. Mark 7 4 .637 three more runs in the fifth to take a 9- 25 MAIN STREET double. St. Anne 6 4 .600 P.O. BOX 800 ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. St. Jude 6 4 .600 1 lead. Leitner singled and Rubinetti 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $19.89 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $32.64 St. Blaise 21, St. Anthony 10 St. Edward 4 7 .363

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 50+ DIVISION 1 (July 9): TEAM W L Antone’s Pub 17, The Office 2 Comcast Cablevision 15 3 guys played their butts off. We had a “Early in the game my curve ball was Antone’s Pub & Grill 14 4 George Brokaw tossed a four-hit- good defensive game, but unfortu- working well as the batters were D&K Associates 13 7 ter, while teammate Bob D’Meo nately that little dribbler just fell swinging at pitches outside of the Irish Pub 11 6 slapped four hits of his own. through at the end.” zone. My fastball had a lot of zing on 50+ DIVISION 2: D&K Associates 9, Awnings Galore 8 SPF plated a run in the second it in the first several innings, but then TEAM W L Awnings scored four in the seventh when Chris Kolb triggered a double, they caught on and started swatting Awnings Galore 9 9 Northwestern Mutual 8 9 to tie the game, but fell in 10-innings. advanced on Joey Cepparulo’s sacri- singles. Coach Joe Ascolese sug- Marion & Jacobsen Roofing 6 8 fice and scored on Bayard’s single. gested to slow it down, take some- The Office 7 11 The Office 11, Northwestern Mu- Westfield dampened any further rally thing off of it and that worked out Union Center National Bank 4 14 tual 8 when shortstop Matt Melino handled well for myself and the team.” Crest Refrigeration 1 17 Mutual led 8-0 going into the fourth a sizzler and gunned it to Pete In the seventh, SPF shone with a 6- SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: inning, when The Office exploded Antonelli at second for a double play. 3-5 (Cepparulo, Kolb, Joe Mineo) TEAM W L for five runs, sparked by Ian Ward’s For three and two-thirds innings, double play then showed comeback Creative Industries 10 2 bases-loaded single. Pitcher Ken David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IL Giardino’s Ristorante 10 3 Dunbar silenced Northwestern’s bats Bayard silenced 11 batters, including ability at the plate with three runs in FIRST OF TWO SINGLES…Ortho batter Nick Musano drills a single off the Legg Mason 4 10 six strikeouts, and got the help of a the bottom of the inning. Colin pitcher’s glove in the first inning as Jade Isle catcher Dan Nigro and umpire Ed LA Law 2 11 in the last three innings. Jerry brilliant shoelace scoop by second Campbell doubled and scored on Zazzali observe. Halfpenny, Bill Hinkle, Larry Rehak Northwestern Mutual 9, Union and Dunbar each provided two hits. Stiffler’s single. Center National Bank 6 Moscal spanked a Northwestern scored three in the D&K Associates 11, Comcast 1 single and Perez was ninth inning. Mutual exploded for 26 Tony Falzone shut Comcast out in intentionally Jade Isle Softballers Squash hits and was led by Dennis Baker, the last six innings. Joe Salerno and walked. With ducks George Gonzalez, Rich Grossberg, Phil Spinelli each had three hits for sitting on all the Wayne Morse and Pete Osborn with D&K. Cliff DeAnne, Gerard pads, Lyons slashed NY Ortho Softball Men, 17-7 three hits each. Bill Koegel rapped McDermott (HR) and Al Theresa each a check swing and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 two hits and Len Ladislaw doubled contributed two hits. Angelo Corbo (3 darted safely to first for the Bankers. hits) and Al Betau (2 hits) led Comcast. Campbell slid across two double plays – both second-to- when his line drive deflected off the the dish followed by first initiated by third baseman Larry rightfielder’s glove. Wische whacked Comcast 18, Crest 3 Crest Refrigeration 18, Marion & Stiffler who scored Loguadice. Chris Daggett made a a ground-rule double and scored on Tom Lombardi threw an eight-hit- Jacobson Roofing 17 on a bad throw at the spectacular diving, rolling catch in Musano’s single. ter smacked three hits and had four MJR and Crest each scored six in plate. leftfield then later made a fine play as Ratchko, Straniero and Roth scored RBI. Karl Grossmann (4 hits), Bill the eighth, but Crest tallied a run in “There sure was a second baseman and DiPace dem- in the bottom of the inning, but Ortho Mirto (3 hits), Frank Bender (3 hits), the ninth. an awful lot of ex- onstrated his speed by chasing down added a run in the third when DiPace Bill Reichle (2 hits, 4 RBI) and Steve Irish Pub 15, Antone’s Pub 11 citement on the a liner in centerfield. Islander scored on Herrmann’s RBI sac fly to Ferro (2 hits) led Comcast. Irish tied “The Pub Wars,” at one- bench when centerfielder Straniero performed a take a 5-3 lead. The Islanders immedi- Irish Pub 21, M. & J. Roofing 16 game apiece. Two Pub games remain. Campbell came in face-diving circus catch and short- ately answered with three when Walsh, The Roofers turned a triple play. Awnings Galore 13, Union Center and doubled to lead stop Ratchko ran down a difficult pop Roth and Brainiard all singled and scored. Ed Kushner, Tony Orlando and Harry Nat’l Bank 1 things off,” said fly in shallow leftfield. Taking advantage of four Ortho er- Streep led the Irish with four hits Legg Mason 7, IL Giardino’s 4 Moscal. “The Prior to the game, Jade Isle captain rors while adding three hits and an RBI apiece. Carmen Coppola, Mike Creative Industries 19, L.A. Law 3 adrenaline really Mark Zyla, who also nabbed an Ortho sac fly, Jade Isle broke the game wide O’Brien and Rich Pelesko each con- Legg Mason 10, L.A. Law 9 flowed when runner sliding into third base, com- open with six in the fourth. Two more Stiffler cracked that mented on the season, “We have been runs in the fifth and another in the sixth Fred K. Lecomte for The Leader and The Times single and fortu- playing horribly this year. Some gave the Islanders a 15-5 lead. HEADIN’ ON HOME…SP-F Junior Legion second nately I was able to games, we’re getting beat 7-1 or get- Wische hammered his first solo
  baseman Adam Perez rounds third and heads home with contribute with a hit. ting just one run. Then we come back blast over the rightfield fence in the the tying run on a check swing by Andrew Lyons in the The rest of the story with a lot of runs to win the second to seventh inning, but Jade Isle came bottom of the seventh. SP-F won, 4-3 came by way of split a doubleheader. You just can’t back with two in the lower half of the Lyons. Defensively, figure it out.” inning. In the top of the ninth, Wische   O
   baseman Adam Perez, but Westfield communication has become a major Ortho got the best of Gibbons in the duplicated what he did in the seventh. broke free with a run to even the score impact on us making much better top of the first, tapping him for four NY Ortho 401 000 101 7 when Mike Venezia ripped a single plays.” runs. DiPace squibbled an infield Jade Isle 303 621 20x 17  
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Mobility Broker Network ©2004, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 14 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SPF Baseball 9s Win Pair SPF Youth 11s Win 4 Straight In Cal Ripkin District 12 In Cranford Tournament The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Dylan Sands contributed fine de- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth SPF toppled Wycoff, 5-4, scoring (SPF) Youth Baseball Association fense. Offensively, Milo led with Baseball Association (SPF) 11-year- all five runs in the fourth inning. 9-Year-Old Tournament team de- two hits and two runs scored while old Tournament Team rattled off four Connor Thompson walked, Ryan feated the Cranford Allstars, 11-10, Leischner, Kevin Razska, Lenart wins in a row in the Cranford Invita- Haggerty doubled, Perez walked and in seven innings to begin Cal Ripken and Murphy added hits. tional Tournament. Brian Dempsey punched a two-run (a division of Babe Ruth Baseball) In Game 2, SPF scored four runs The first was an 8-2 victory over single. Anthony Scalfaro followed District 12 play then followed by in the bottom of the sixth to send the Long Hill with all eight runs scored in with a two-run single. Daniel Lesce defeating Westfield, 17-16, in seven game into extra innings, highlighted the third inning, highlighted by singled and Michael Spaeth spanked innings. by Lenart’s two-run single scoring Michael Perez’ three-run single. Ezra an RBI double. Scalfaro pitched five SPF recorded seven runs in the Brad Alleman and Milo. Razska Klemow and Sean Reilly handled the innings to earn the victory. top of the sixth inning to erase a 7- scored the winning run in the bottom pitching duties. Next, SPF rattled the Edison All- 3 deficit. Cranford answered with of the seventh on Alleman’s RBI hit. Stars, 8-4. In the third, Joe Carroll three to send the game to extra in- Murphy pitched the final four in- Wolfpack 13/14s Rout cracked a double and John Foti poked nings. Andrew Leischner scored the nings, striking out three while yield- an RBI single. Nowell Whitehouse game winner with aggressive base ing only two unearned runs, and New Providence White walked and Thompson and Haggerty running on Jordon Milo’s fielder’s picked up the win. Third baseman The Baseball School’s 13/14 Travel hit RBI singles. Reilly and Perez choice groundout. Milo, second baseman Gianni, first Team, the Wolfpack, jumped out in walked, adding two more runs. In the James D’Angelo pitched strongly baseman Alleman and catcher Sands front of New Providence White in the fourth, Foti tapped an RBI scoring CELEBRATING…The Scotch Plains 11s Tournament Team hold up the trophy first inning and glided to a 16-2 vic- for three innings recording four provided strong defense. after taking second in the Roselle Park Invitational Baseball Tournament. Scalfaro, who also doubled. In the strikeouts while only yielding one SPF recorded 17 hits and was led tory on July 7 to gain a first-place tie fifth, Reilly and Perez singled, then earned run. John Lenart pitched the by Alleman and Murphy with three in the New Providence League. Will Dempsey hit an RBI single. In the final inning and recorded the vic- hits each while Leischner, Milo and Hubbard started on the mound and sixth, Carroll doubled, Lesce hit an tory. Shortstop Leischner, third Raszka had two hits each and Sands, SPF 11’s Take Second Place got the win. Billy Kurzrnberger, who RBI single and Whitehouse whacked baseman Milo, centerfielder Lenart, Lenart, D’Angelo and Gianni each is sporting an ERA of 0.00, slammed an RBI single. Klemow earned the John Murphy in right and catcher had hits. the door in relief. victory with four solid innings. In Roselle Park Tournament Ethan Barnett had several high- SPF then defeated Westfield White, PUBLIC NOTICE The SPFYBA 11-Year-Old Tour- were scored in the bottom of the sixth, light reel catches in leftfield. Greg 6-1. Pitchers Dempsey, Carroll and TOWN OF WESTFIELD nament Team finished second to highlighted by Anthony Scalfaro’s two- Lamparello was stellar behind the Reilly limited Westfield to three hits. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was Westfield Blue in the Roselle Park run home run and concluded by Ezra plate. Infielders Evan Silverman and Carroll had three hits and scored three introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at Invitational Tournament. After los- Klemow’s single to drive in Michael Kyle Richers turned in another solid runs. Lesce contributed a double and a meeting held July 6, 2004, and that the said Council will further consider the same for ing its first game, SPF rattled off five Spaeth. Brian Dempsey pitched the performance. Blake Van Buskirk and a single, also scoring a run. Klemow final passage on the 3rd day of August 2004, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said Tom Bouck, sharing first base, where matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad wins to reach the finals. distance for the victory. and Spaeth scored the final runs. Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested The winning streak started with a Next, SPF won 13-6 over Westfield outstanding. SPF finished the tournament with a therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. dramatic come-from-behind, 5-4 vic- Black. Connor Thompson, Daniel Joseph Del Prete collected three hits, 4-1 record, missing the champion- Bernard A Heeney tory over East Brunswick – All five runs Lesce, Joe Carroll and Spaeth all had two RBI and stole three bases. ship due to a tiebreaker formula. Town Clerk Hubbard roped two hits and two RBI. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2104 reached base three times. Klemow, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A NON-BINDING REFERENDUM PUR- PUBLIC NOTICE Carroll and John Foti pitched well Lamparello had a two-run double. Tom WTA Men’s Singles SUANT TO N.J.S.A. 19:37-1, ET. SEQ. TO DETERMINE VOTER OPINION Holt and Richers also collected hits. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and Nowell Whitehouse provided fine AS TO WHETHER THE TOWN SHALL CONSTRUCT A PARKING DECK Tennis Ladder Update: defense. Connor Viglianti, Holt, Bouck and WITH ASSOCIATED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Silverman all had two RBI. Several mistakes were made on the ing of the Township Council of the Town- SPF then tipped Roselle Park, 6-3. WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westfield has been studying the need for ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council July 4 report. Unfortunately, some increasing municipal parking capacity in Downtown Westfield for several years; and Klemow, Sean Reilly and Dempsey Chambers in the Municipal Building of PUBLIC NOTICE matches played were missed. Apolo- WHEREAS, various consultants hired to study the present parking situation as well as pitched well. Thompson’s drilled an said Township on Tuesday, July 7, 2004, the Mayor’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee have concluded that there is a deficit in the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS gies on behalf of the WTA are for there was introduced, read for the first RBI double and Reilly ripped an RBI amount of currently available municipal parking; and those who were erroneously dropped. time, and passed on such first reading, the single. Spaeth and Klemow scored NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- WHEREAS, the Town Council in conjunction with the work of the Westfield Planning following ordinance: runs in the fourth inning to build a 4- ing of the Township Council of the Town- This reporting period ends on July Board enacted ordinances approving a Redevelopment Plan and designated the ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council 18. Report matches to municipal parking lots between Prospect Street and Elm Street as an area in need of AN ORDINANCE TO COR- 0 lead. Ryan Haggerty, who doubled, Chambers in the Municipal Building of [email protected] redevelopment, and RECT ORDINANCE NO. 41- and Reilly, who scored on Dempsey’s said Township on Tuesday, July 7, 2004, Robert Errazo defeated Gary WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Town Council of the Town of Westfield that the 03, TO CORRECTLY VACATE single, provided insurance runs. there was introduced, read for the first construction of a new parking deck with associated mixed use development which CERTAIN STREETS KNOWN SPF beat Montville, 5-1. Klemow time, and passed on such first reading, the Wasserman in a tiebreaker to retake involves a large expenditure should be placed before the voters to determine public AS WAVERLY PLACE, LIB- following ordinance: the top spot. opinion concerning the project; ERTY STREET, BROADWAY and Foti dominated on the mound. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield AND PORTIONS OF ROLL- Third baseman Michael Perez was AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE 1. Robert Errazo(8) 26. Russ Finestein in the County of Union as follows: ING PEAKS WAY AT WHAT hot defensively. Carroll scored on A PORTION OF KING STREET 2. G. Wasserman(6) 27. Mark Jackler IS CURRENTLY KNOWN AS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF 3. Jon Eisenberg(3) 28. Jeremy Krell SECTION I - That the Clerk of the County of Union be re- quested to print upon the THE R20; BROADWAY Spaeth’s groundout in the second. In SCOTCH PLAINS, COUNTY 4. Mike Gonnella(4) 29. Ernest Jacob official ballot in the next general election the following question to the voters of the Town TRACT’ AND IN CONFORM- the third, Whitehoue singled and OF UNION, AND STATE OF 5. Rich Pardo(7) 30. Bryan Smith of Westfield. ANCE WITH THE APPROV- scored on Haggerty’s sac fly. Spaeth NEW JERSEY, AND TO RE- 6. Tuyen Diep(6) 31. Adam Krell “SHALL THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD ISSUE APPROXIMATELY ALS OF THE SCOTCH smacked a two-run single, scoring LEASE AND EXTINGUISH 7. Vollbrechthausen(2) 32. B. Anderson $10,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FUND THE CON- PLAINS PLANNING BOARD THE PUBLIC RIGHTS 8. Michel Morin(4) 33. D. Armstrong STRUCTION OF A PARKING STRUCTURE ON MUNICIPAL PARKING Carroll and Lesce in the fourth. In the THERETO 9. Alex Winnicker(4)34. Jim Bender Purpose: Correcting ordinance no. 41- LOTS 1 AND 8 BETWEEN PROSPECT AND ELM STREETS, WHICH sixth, Foti singled and scored on 10. Weldon Chin(4) 35. Paul Darmanin 03 to correctly vacate the above men- Purpose: Vacation of a portion of King WOULD CONTAIN APPROXIMATELY 500 TOTAL PARKING SPACES 11. Stuart Gruskin(5) 36. Manny Erlich tioned streets. Thompson’s double. Street. AND WHICH BONDS WOULD BE SUPPORTED BY REVENUE DERIVED 12. Paul Moum(3) 37. Ross Errazo A public hearing for same will be held on Finally, SPF defeated Westfield A public hearing for same will be held on FROM PARKING FEES AND MIXED USE REDEVELOPMENT FEES RE- 13. Steve Satkin(4) 38. Todd Krell Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in SULTING FROM APPROXIMATELY 19 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND AP- Blue, 4-3, to force a winner take all 14. David Ferio(2) 39. Adam Krell the Council Chambers of the Municipal the Council Chambers of the Municipal PROXIMATELY 3000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, AND, IF NEC- game. Scalfaro crushed a three-run 15. Mike McGlynn(3) 40. Jeremy Krell Building, or any time and place to which a Building, or any time and place to which a ESSARY, THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES UPON ALL THE TAXABLE 16. Chris Wendel(7) 41. Alan Lo meeting for the further consideration of home run in the fourth. Pitcher meeting for the further consideration of PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD?” 17. John Mancini 42. Dewey Rainville such ordinance shall from time to time be Dempsey closed the game by striking such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons interested will 18. Vince Camuto 43. Joe Schurig YES______adjourned, and all persons interested will out one batter for the second out, and 19. Steve Kreutzer(1) 44. A. Wasserman be given an opportunity to be heard con- be given an opportunity to be heard con- NO______making a diving catch for the final out. cerning such ordinance. 20. Andrew Ross(6) 45. J. Wasserman cerning such ordinance. 21. Quaid Kapadia(3) 46. Mike Muroff SECTION II - That the results of said referendum shall be advisory only and shall not A copy of same may be obtained from In the final, Haggerty hammered a A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park 22. Mike Manders(1) 47. Erik Sandstedt be binding upon the Town Council of the Town of Westfield. the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park solo home run in the third. Lesce 23. Mike McCrea(1) 48. Steve Lee SECTION III - Any and all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with, or inconsistent Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- singled and scored on Thompson’s Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 24. Andrew Cohen(3) 49. Melvin Diep with, any part of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to such extent as they tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. double in the fifth. In the sixth, Foti 25. Jon Walker(1) 50. H. Williams Jr. are so in conflict or inconsistent. Monday through Friday by any member of Monday through Friday by any member of SECTION IV - If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance for any the general public who wants a copy of singled and scored on Scalfaro’s the general public who wants a copy of The number (#) indicates total reason be held to be unconstitutional or invalid such decision shall not affect the same without cost. double. Westfield countered with same without cost. BARBARA RIEPE games played this year. *played a remaining portions of this Ordinance. BARBARA RIEPE three home runs to take a command- match was played in the past two SECTION V - This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law. Township Clerk ing early lead it never relinquished. Township Clerk 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $98.94 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $38.76 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $34.17 week period.

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 15, 2004 Page 15 Highland Swim Club Opens Wolfpack Baseball 13/14s Top With Record Setting Night Chatham, 17-13, Westfield, 14-1 The Baseball School’s 13/14 Travel two-thirds innings to seal the victory Highland Swim Club had a convinc- took 1-2 as did Peter Weigel and Patrick Team, the Wolfpack, overcame a late over Chatham and extinguish the rally. ing, 333-181, victory over Cranford Keenan. (13-14s) Mary Henkels, game rally to top Chatham 17-13 on The pitchers were helped out by the Swim Club. Three Highland swimmers Katelyn Cavanagh and Amanda Gianni July 5, then beat Westfield White 14-1 solid play of John Bouck and Greg broke long-standing team records. Jeff took all three places, as did Guiffre, Jon on July 8. Tom Bouck on the hill did Lamparello, who shared the catching Peart lowered the 7-year-old boys stan- Feeley and Donny Keenan. (15-17s) notched the wins in both games. Ethan duties. Evan Silverman and Kyle dard in the 25-freestyle with a time of Kristen Henkels, Erin O’Connor and Barnett came in for the final one and Richers did a very steady job in the 19:25. Zach Peart set his record in the Maegan Foley swept, as did Jason Th- infield. 11-12 50-backstroke with a time of ompson, Miller and Dave Regal. Neylan, Livolsi Place Offensively against Chatham, 34:50. John Guiffre set records in the In breaststroke, (age 8) Julie Glover Connor Viglianti was a perfect 4-for-4 100-medley with a time of 1:10:17 and took second with Justin Giacona and At Jr. Golf Tourney with a double and a triple and 4 RBI. the 50-free with a time of 27:89. John Lindros going 2-3. (9-10s) Noelle Kevin Neylan and Nick Livolsi, both The Wolfpack continued to get pro- In the medley events, (9-10s) Giacona and Daniel Pesin, (11-12s) of Westfield, placed in the top-three in duction from the top of their order as Micaela Lyons, Ana Bogdanovski and Kelsey Rossi and Zach Peart, (13-14) their respective age groups at the New Joseph Del Prete and Barnett each Caitlin Foley touched 1-2-3. (9-10s) Brian Pesin and (15-17s) Sarah Jersey Junior Golf Competition at stroked two hits and swiped five and Matt DeBiase, Daniel Pesin and Har- Zukowski and Miller all touched first. LaTourette Golf Course in Staten Is- six bases, respectively. Billy ris Nagle also swept. (11-12) Peter (11-12) Becky Krakora took second land, NY on July 6. Kurzenberger, Hubbard and John Weigel and (13-14) Kim Rizzo each with (13-14s) Kim Rizzo and Erin In the boys 14-15-year-old division, Bouck also collected two hits apiece. took first. (15-17) Sarah Zukowski Rossi going 2- 3. Neylan was locked in a battle for first Tom Holt, Silverman and Richers and Brittany Larkin placed 1-2, as did In the backstroke, (8s) Julie Glover David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with Staten Island’s Peter Miceli. The rounded out the Wolfpack offense as Matt Miller and Jason Thompson. and Caroline Leahy took 1-2,as did CUTTING THE MUSTARD…Rob Mustard of Westfield tests his skills on the match was even after 13 holes, but Miceli they each stroked hits. special putting course set up by Dave Corbin, The Leader and The Times Assistant scored a five on the 14th while Neylan In freestyle, Megan Foley (age 7) Jeff Peart and Justin Giacona. (9-10s) Publisher/Sports Editor, at the Member/Guest Tournament held at Canoe Brook Leading the offense against touched first while (age 8) Caroline Micaela Lyons, Victoria Lesce and Country Club on July 9-10. scored a six. They played even the re- Westfield was Blake Van Buskirk who Leahy and Mia Rossi took 1-2. Justin Nicole Lamastra went 1-2-3, as did mainder of the way. Miceli finished with was a perfect 2-for-2 with a double and Giacona (age 8) finished second. (9- Nick Sorace, Daniel Pesin and Zach an 88 while Neylan finished at 89. 3 RBI. Tom Bouck, Hubbard and 10) Nicole Buzzanca, Noelle Giacona Ciabattari. (11-12s) Ariana Lyons and SPF Youth Baseball 9s Take In the 12-13 division, Livolsi shot a Viglianti each crushed a double while and Victoria Lesce swept and Harris Krakora took 1-3 while Peart, Stephen 96 for 18-holes to place third. Mario Kurzenberger and Richers also col- Nagle and Danny Lynch went 2-3. (11- Loshiavo and Michael Rizzo swept. Mastromarino of Staten Island took lected hits. 12s) Mary Poillon and Kelsey Rossi (13-14s) Annie O’Halloran and Eliza- Third at Colonia Invitational first at 81 and Jonathan Jenks of beth Peach went 2-3 with Guiffre, Ringwood, NJ came in second at 88. PUBLIC NOTICE SPF 10s Top Raritan Feeley and Matt Graziano sweeping. BOARD OF EDUCATION The Scotch Plains Youth (SPF) Base- Against Clark, winning pitcher PUBLIC NOTICE (15-17s) Brittany Larkin and Kristen ball Association 9-Year-Old Tourna- Leischner, who was aided by a strong OF THE In Dunellen Tourney TOWN OF WESTFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Henkels touched 1-2, as did Dave ment team defeated the Union Allstars, defense including two rally-ending SCHOOL DISTRICT The Scotch Plains Fanwood Youth Regal and Jason Thompson. 14-6, in the Colonia Invitational to double plays (DP), went four innings, PLANNING BOARD UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Baseball Association (SPF) 10-year- In butterfly, Caroline Leahy and Mia reach the Championship Round, then yielding one run, while striking out Notice is hereby given that the Westfield ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS old tournament team pounded out 14 Rossi took 1-2 and Peart took first. (9- later topped Clark, 12-4, to finish third. two. The first DP was a hard hit Planning Board at it meeting on Thursday, hits to defeat the Raritan All-Star team, 10s) Nicole Buzzanca and Ana July 8, 2004 memorialized the following NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Against Union, Kevin Razska re- grounder to Leischner who checked July 27, 2004 at 10:00AM sealed bids will 14-1, in the Dunellen Tournament. Bogdanovski touched 1-2, with Matt corded the victory in relief. Third the runner on third, threw the batter Board action taken at the June 7, 2004 meeting: be received, opened and read in public by Led by Luke Mineo, whose first in- DeBiase taking first. (11-12s) Ariana baseman Jordan Milo, shortstop An- out at first to Brad Alleman, who the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- ning blast hit the fence just short of a Lyons and Peart each took first, with drew Leischner and second baseman quickly fired the ball to catcher Dylan 98-7(V) 50 Cardinal Drive, Parkview at cation at the office of the Business Admin- home run, SPF scored six runs in both (13-14) Jon Feeley and Dorian Westfield, LLC, (former owner, istrator at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Mike Colineri had putouts and assists Sands to nail the runner. In the fourth Paragano Westfield, LLC), Pre- Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 the first and second innings to take a Bogdanovski going 1- 2. (15-17s) to support Razska. inning, third baseman Milo snagged a liminary Site Plan Approval for the following: commanding 12-0 lead. Morgan Larkin, Jamie Quale and Jes- Leischner led the offense with two hard hit line drive and quickly threw to granted June 1, 1998, Resolu- Contributing to the hit barrage was sica Knierim took 1-2-3s. hits and two runs scored while Cody second baseman Gianni to catch the tion adopted July 6, 1998, Final PUPIL TRANSPORTATION Site Plan approval granted Holy Trinity Anthony Krajcsik, Brett Kovacs, Steve Strong performances were turned Lyman doubled and scored three times. runner off the base. Middle School late runs Vadas, Steven Alleman, Ryan Henkels, January 3, 2000, memorialized in by Allison Caramico, Jack Poillon, Colineri, Nick Gianni, Razska, John SPF scored eight runs in the top of on February 7, 2000. Letter from Specifications and full information may Matt Harnett and Dan Lynch. Pitchers Evan and Nikki Hodulik, Kim Many, Murphy and Milo also had hits. the first inning. Leischner singled and attorney Robert H. Kraus, rep- be obtained upon request at the Business Kovacs and Ian Johnston combined Sarah Strong, Sam Grecco, Andrew scored first as SPF had 14 appearances resenting current owner, re- Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board with Mike Daly and Mark Prowe be- Buzzanca, Kirsten Carbone, Patrick PUBLIC NOTICE at the plate before Clark was able to questing Planning Board ap- of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar hind the plate to shut down the Raritan Cassidy and a host of new swimmers. proval for a final extension to Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD bat. Leischner led with two hits while December 31, 2004 so con- BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- batters. Defensively, Ryan Coughlan PLANNING BOARD Milo, Sands, Murphy, Gianni, Mike struction of the project can re- CATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- made some stellar plays at second base. sume. - Approved. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on July 28, Colineri and Lyman also contributed FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT UNION Kenneth B. Marsh 2004 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of hits. Defensely, Lyman, Alleman, COUNTY, NEW JERSEY BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Secretary PUBLIC NOTICE the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Raszka and Milo were solid. Anthony Del Sordi, Board Secretary PLANNING BOARD 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $26.01 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey The Planning Board of the Borough of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL the Planning Board will hold a public hear- Fanwood has scheduled a Special Meet- ing for a driveway widening at 3 Lois Place, TAKE NOTICE that an application has ing for Monday, July 19, 2004 immediately Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Block been make to the Municipal Clerk of the following the regularly scheduled Agenda 45, Lot 01 as shown on the Fanwood Tax Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Meeting to be held at Fanwood Forough Map. Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for a Place Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 Sec. 184-163A Variance Requested: to Place transfer (Expansion of Premises) North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Driveway Width setback (from property of Plenary Retail Consumption License Jersey at 8:00 PM for the purpose of line); Permitted: 10 feet wide, 3 feet from 2020-33-025-004 heretofore issued to hearing four applications before the Plan- PL; Present: 12 feet, 9.89 feet from PL; Palmiro Ferraro, Inc., for premises located ning Board. Proposed: 20 feet, 1.89 feet from PL at 620 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey Block 66, Lot 33 (addition), 61 Locust The application will also seek such other for purposes of expanding the premises to Avenue - Thomas & Amy Kilgannon relief as may be determined necessary at provide for a sidewalk cafe. Block 104, Lot 18 (addition), 166 the public hearing based upon review of The persons who hold an interest in this Belvidere Avenue - Michael & Jennifer the application or amendment(s) to the license are: Palmiro Ferraro, Anna Ferraro Campion application. Plans of the proposed licensed premises Block 49, Lot 6 (minor subdivision), 351 All interested persons may be present may be examined at the office of the Terrill Road - Martin & Lieselotte Schmiede and heard. Municipal Clerk. Block 22, Lot 2 & 3 (Application of dis- The file pertaining to this application is Objections, if any, should be made in pute - minor subdivision), 241 North Av- available for public inspection during nor- writing to Bernard A Heeney, Municipal enue & 45 Martine Avenue - Stephen & mal business hours from the Secretary of Clerk of the Town of Westfield, 425 East Jacqueline Byrne the Board at the Administration Office of Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Palmiro Ferraro, Inc Officaial action will be taken. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 620 Elm Street Ruth K. Page Paul & Lynn Kraus Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Secretary, pro tem 3 Lois Place 1 T - 7/15 Fanwood Planning Board Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 & 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $47.94 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $25.50 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $28.56

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Nine Troop No. 402 Cadettes Steenberg Joins Gathering FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations for the Earn Scouting Silver Award Of Young Leaders in Europe Borough of Fanwood and the Township of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey WESTFIELD – Nine members of mothers enjoyed their first-ever over- WESTFIELD – Laura Steenberg, ference. Girl Scout Troop No. 402 in Westfield night camping trip. Jaclyn chose this the daughter of Russ Steenberg and “The Leaders of Tomorrow Pre- AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency recently earned their Silver Award, the project because of her love of teaching ACTION: Proposed rule. Pat Colbert of Westfield, has partici- paring for the Global Challenges and SUMMARY: second highest honor in Girl Scouting. children and her desire to share one of pated in the Global Young Leaders Responsibilities of the Future” was Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed modified base (1% The award recipients included her favorite reasons for being a Girl Conference (GYLC) in Austria, Hun- the theme of the conference. Laura annual chance) flood elevations shown in the preliminary Flood Insurance Studies and Amanda Barone, Danielle Bercovicz, Scout — the camping experience. gary and the Czech interacted with key Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the communities listed in the table below. The base flood Caroline Fallon, Katherine Goellner, Kristian worked on her project with elevations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community Elizabeth Harbaugh, Angela Kerins, Brownie Troop No. 538. Together, they Republic. leaders and is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify Jaclyn Kirna, Katherine Lee and held an in-gathering attended by over With Vienna, newsmakers with or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Budapest and powerful influence DATES: Kristian Wendel. 240 Brownies. The project centered on The period for comment will be ninety (90) days following the second publication of Under the leadership of Pat Barone, teaching them about proper nutrition Prague serving as over politics, fi- these proposed rules in a newspaper of local circulation. Barbara Harbaugh and Liz Fallon, these and how to exercise and stretch prop- its classroom, nance, culture and Lessees and owners of real property in the following communities are encouraged to girls spent three years as Cadette Girl erly before doing sporting activities. GYLC offers a diplomacy. review the preliminary Flood Insurance Studies and Flood Insurance Rate Maps and to leadership devel- Laura partici- submit comments to the appropriate community representatives as listed below. Pro- Scouts working towards their goal. The Brownies also learned about posed base flood elevations along flood sources studied in detail are shown on the flood Amanda, Danielle, Caroline, Angela expressing their feelings and made a opment program pated in a curricu- profiles in the study. The proposed modified base flood elevations are as follows: and Katherine Lee worked together on craft. Kristian chose this project be- for secondary lum that included their project, for which they coordinated cause she felt this in-gathering would school students thought-provoking Source of Flooding and *Elevation in the annual Girl Scout Service Day. After teach the younger girls more about what from around the simulations that Location of Referenced feet (NGVD) extensive planning, the event was car- it takes to maintain a healthy mind and Elevation Existing / Modified Communities Affected world who have build leadership ried out successfully, with approximately body. demonstrated lead- skills. Nomahegan Brook: 150 Girl Scouts attending. Elizabeth took charge of a first-grade At the confluence with Rahway River *73 *74 **Townships of Cranford, and Spring- ership potential “The GYLC field, Participants made numerous crafts for Brownie troop for her project, spend- and scholastic aims to provide stu- Approximately 580 feet downstream *73 *74 Town of Westfield donation to local charities, including ing over 35 hours planning and imple- merit. dents like Laura of Springfield Avenue Mobile Meals of Westfield, Runnells menting all aspects of troop activities. Laura, who will Steenberg with the Robinsons Branch: Specialized Hospital of Union County, Under her guidance, Troop No. 345 be a senior at Oak opportunity to col- At the confluence with Rahway River *15 *14 **City of Rahway, Town of Westfield, Children’s Specialized Hospital, learned new songs and games, earned Knoll School of the Laura Steenberg laborate with stu- At the confluence of Robinsons Branch 15*51 *50 **Township of Clark Westfield Center-Genesis ElderCare, four try-its, and performed five com- and St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church munity service projects. Holy Child in Summit this fall, will dents from around the world to both Cedar Brook: join approximately 350 scholars from study and resolve global conflict,” At Terrill Road None *131 Borough of Fanwood for Rafael Life House and Sister Pat’s Additionally, Elizabeth wrote a play A point immediately upstream of Cancer Camp for children. about dental health, which was per- across the globe in attending the con- said Mike Lasday, Executive Direc- Willow Avenue None *141 The girls chose this project because formed by the troop, recorded and given tor of the Congressional Youth Lead- *National Geodetic Vertical Datum it represented an opportunity to con- to a nursery school as a teaching aid. PUBLIC NOTICE ership Council, the organization which sponsors the GYLC. ** These communities are included in separate local newspapers tribute to the many worthwhile chari- Elizabeth chose this project because NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ADDRESSES: ties in the area. she enjoys working with children and FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PUBLIC NOTICE For her project, Jaclyn planned and wanted to make Girl Scouting for these THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Borough of Fanwood implemented a “Mommy and Me” over- young girls as rewarding as it has been BOARD OF EDUCATION Maps available for inspection at the Fanwood Borough Engineer’s Office, 75 North CONTRACTOR: Hatch, Mott, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. night camping trip for Brownie Troop for her. MacDonald; 27 Bleeker Street; Millburn, No. 766. Jaclyn spent over 40 hours on Katherine Goellner chose to help New Jersey 07041-10008 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Send comments to The Honorable Colleen Mahr, Mayor of the Borough of Fanwood, NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed for 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023-1397. her project, which involved leader and animals for her project. Using an as- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT site investigation and preliminary assess- sealed bids will be received by the Board parent meetings; a rescue squad trip for sortment of fabric, she made small pil- ments for analysis of Brookside Park and Town of Westfield the girls to learn about first aid and lows and fish-shaped cat toys. She spent of Education of the Town of Westfield, Maps available for inspection at the Westfield Town Engineer’s Office, Municipal Southside Field. New Jersey, in the Board of Education Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. camping safety; planning menus, camp- numerous hours making the toys, in- DURATION: Until completion of same. office, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New ing lists and activities; running a pre- cluding cutting and stuffing the fabric AMOUNT: Not to exceed $51,600. Jersey 07090 at 10:00 AM (Prevailing Send comments to The Honorable Gregory McDermott, Mayor of the Town of THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Westfield, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. camping Brownie meeting; preparing fish with cotton and plastic bags. She Time) on July 27, 2004 at which time bids for the completion of four try-its, and donated these items to the Linden Ani- FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- will be publicly opened and read aloud for: For further information please contact the Map Assistance Center toll free at: FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) making 18 “buddy burners,” an outdoor mal Shelter. Katherine chose this project Barbara Riepe “ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND 1 T - 7/8/04 & 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $193.80 cook stove. because of her love for animals and her Township Clerk ELECTRICAL WORK AT WESTFIELD Under her guidance, 16 girls and their desire to help those in need. 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $16.83 HIGH SCHOOL, R-3213” Plans and Specifications will be avail- able on July 16, 2004 Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- tract and bond for the proposed work and other contract documents thereto, as pre- pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file in their offices at 151 Summer Avenue, OLDWELL ANKER Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, and may C B be examined at the office of M. Disko Associates during normal business hours. Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- neer, upon proper notice and payment of a check for Fifty-five ($55.00) Dollars for each set, payable to M. DISKO ASSOCI- ATES, said cost being the reproduction price of the documents and is not return- able. Proposal forms (as contained in the Specifications) provide for the awarding of all the work to the lowest qualified bidder under a single contract. The guaranty accompanying the bid shall be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid and may be given at the option of the bidder by a Certified Check or Bid Bond from a reputable insurance com- pany. If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidders must be prequalified by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, prior to the date bids are received. Any bid submitted WESTFIELD WESTFIELD WESTFIELD under the terms of the New Jersey stat- utes not including a copy of a valid and This affordable 3 Bedroom Colonial is located on a commuter Move right in! Spacious 3 BR, 2 1/2 Bath Colonial. Built in Graced w/wide moldings, hardwood floors, French doors, and a active Prequalification/Classification Cer- friendly street w/in walking distance to schools, downtown, & 1984, this home is in mint condition. It is graced with a large built-in china cabinet, this expansive 4 BR, 4 1/2 Bath is tificate will be rejected as being nonre- NYC transportation. It boasts hardwood floors, a large Living Family Room, Master Bedroom Suite with a walk-in closet, & adorned w/a Great Room Addition (22’x18’), two Fireplaces, sponsive to bid requirements. All bidders must be prequalified in ac- Room, formal Dining Room, and Eat-In Kitchen which opens to an Eat-In Kitchen w/sliders to the oversized deck and private Eat-In Kitchen w/adjacent Laundry Room, renovated baths, a cordance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, a generous Deck overlooking a deep lot (50’x157’). Expansion fenced yard. Partially finished basement, hardwood floors, and finished basement w/large Rec Room, office, and a deep, as amended by Chapter 188, Laws of possibilities. much more. secluded lot (75’x200’). 1968 as set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Labor in connection with the project shall be paid not less than wages as listed in WSF0670 $399,900 WSF0673 $589,900 WSF0638 $799,900 Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey Laws of 1963, or the U.S. Department of You deserve it . . . call now to chedule a private appointment Labor Wage Determinations, whichever Or visit my website: are higher for each class of labor. 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Corner of Central Ave dishwasher, cable. coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or If so, then consider this part-time and Cacciola Place Available weekly. 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- opportunity with our fast-paced PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE MOVING SALE Call (908) 233-6676 after 6PM ents of school children. Childcare team at Wachovia Securities. TOWN OF WESTFIELD reimbursement available! Interested? Please e-mail resume principal building, whichever is greater, WESTFIELD - 8 Mohawk Trail APARTMENTS FOR RENT Public Notice is hereby given that an provided that no principal building shall be Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. and salary requirements to Sat. July 17, 9AM - 3PM ordinance of which the following is a copy located closer than ten (10) feet from a 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. [email protected] referencing Rain Date: Sun. July 18, 12PM - 5PM Westfield Apartments Available in was introduced, read and passed on first principal building on an adjacent property. Call the Recruiting Team at the Ad Code: 04-0019603WFL. Desks, treadmill, tools, etc. August. Great house. Walk to reading by the Council of the Town of 6. Minimum rear yard. The depth of train, $1085 - $1235, 1.5 months Westfield at a meeting held July 6, 2004, the rear yard shall be not less than ten (10) (908) 233-2500 for details EOE, M/F/D/V. Wachovia recog- Something for everyone!! and that the said Council will further con- feet, or one half (1/2) of the height of the nizes and values diversity. security. No pets or smoking. sider the same for final passage on the 3rd principal building on the lot that is the HELP WANTED MOVING SALE (908) 232-4655 day of August 2004, at 8:00 p.m., or as subject of the application, whichever is soon thereafter as said matter can be greater. FT Hairdresser for Westfield EVERYTHING MUST GO!! reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- 7. Maximum building height. The Salon with NJ license. PT King-sized headboard, 2 tables MOVING SALE nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, height of the principal building shall not Shampoo Assistant with NJ w/4 chairs each, sleeper sofa, SAT. JULY 17, 9-3PM Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and exceed three (3) floors, exclusive of base- license. Health Benefits coffee table, TVs, stereo place any person who may be interested ment, but not more than thirty-eight (38) RAIN OR SHINE therein will be given an opportunity to be feet. Available. Call (908) 233-1620. components w/cabinet & 564 HIGHLAND AVE. heard concerning said ordinance. 8. Maximum floor area ratio. The Ask for Fran speakers, glassware, houseware Furn. incl. cherry 3 piece china/ Bernard A Heeney habitable floor area of all buildings shall Saturday 7/17, 9am - 4pm Town Clerk not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the lot wall unit, oak rolltop desk, area. HOUSE CLEANING Country Club Village ORDINANCE NO. 1840 HOUSE/OFFICE CLEANING captain’s beds, assorted tables, 9. Maximum density. The density AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 194 Country Club Lane shall not exceed one (1) dwelling unit for Exp, ref, reliable. English Experience, references, reliable, chairs, dressers. Also, Perego THE LAND USE ORDINANCE Scotch Plains each three thousand three hundred and baby carriage, mirrors, lamps, OF THE TOWN OF speaking, own transportation. Own transportation. Call Nanda fifty (3,350) square feet of lot area, and WESTFIELD AT SECTION Houses, apt & offices. Call at (732) 516-8676 days TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE Mapex drum set, XL dog crate, further provided, no more than twelve (12) 11.28, GB-3 GENERAL BUSI- books, records, many odds and dwelling units shall be permitted on a lot, Christine at (908) 527-6261. or (732) 541-0069 nights. NESS DISTRICT, IN ORDER Redeemer Lutheran School - regardless of the lot area. ends. 25 years accum. TO AMEND THE REGULA- 10. Maximum coverage by buildings PIANO LESSONS half-time 4th & 5th grade teacher. TIONS FOR MIXED RESIDEN- and above-grade structures. The cover- MATH TUTOR Must be state certified. PT Music, TIAL AND NON-RESIDEN- CAREGIVERS age by buildings and above-grade struc- Phys. Ed. & Early Morning TIAL USE IN THE GB-3 ZONE TEACHING SINCE 1970 Cert. Math Teacher, M. A. tures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) Daycare Aid. Each PT position Teaching Assistants DISTRICT (908) 889-4095 expd., patient, available to of the lot area. up to 8 hours per week. Part-time, 4pm-7pm. Experience BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council 11. Maximum coverage by improve- tutor all phases H.S. Math, preferred. Westfield location. of the Town of Westfield, that the Land ments. The coverage by improvements SAT Prep. Send resumes to 229 Cowperthwaite Place Call Liz or Cheryl Use Ordinance of the Town of Westfield shall not exceed seventy percent (70% of www.goleader.com Please call Mel (732) 603-9521 @ (908) 518-0900 be and it is hereby amended at Section the lot area). Westfield, NJ 07090. 11.28, GB-3 General Business District, as 12. Maximum residential/nonresi- follows: dential use ratio. The habitable floor area PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 1. Paragraph 6 in Subsection devoted to residential use(s) shall not ex- A, Principal uses and structures, of Sec- ceed two-thirds (2/3) of the total habitable TOWN OF WESTFIELD tion 11.28, GB-3 General Business Dis- floor area of the building or structure con- Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was R. Single ownership. Ownership of a single lot by one (1) person or by two (2) or more trict, is amended to read as follows: taining said residential use(s). introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at persons owning such lot in any form of ownership. See also the definition of 6. dwelling units on the second and/ 13. Minimum floor area per dwell- a meeting held July 6, 2004, and that the said Council will further consider the same for “Common Owner-ship” in this article. or third floor in the same structure as a ing unit. Any single dwelling unit shall final passage on the 3rd day of August 2004, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said S. Site. The lot in question. permitted non-residential use. have a minimum habitable floor area of six T. Site plan. A development plan of one (1) or more lots on which is shown: hundred (600) square feet, plus two hun- matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Section 2. Subsection G, Mixed resi- 1. The existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily dred (200) square feet for each bedroom in Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested dential and non-residential use, of Section limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, flood plains, marshes and water- excess of one bedroom. therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. 11.28, GB-3 General Business District, is ways; 14. Parking. Parking must be provided Bernard A Heeney amended to read as follows: 2. The location of all existing and proposed buildings, drives, parking spaces, for the residential use as required by Ar- Town Clerk G. Mixed residential and non-resi- walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage facilities, utility services, ticle 17. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1838 dential use. The following regulations shall landscaping, structures and signs, lighting, screening devices; and 15. Residential stairs and elevators. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE ORDINANCE OF THE apply to mixed residential and non-resi- 3. Any other information reasonably necessary and required in order to make an Notwithstanding the limitation in § 11.28A.6 TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT, AT SECTIONS 2.15, 11.25 AND 11.26 IN dential uses in the same building, in addi- informed determination pursuant to this ordinance. restricting residential use to the second ORDER TO PERMIT SIDEWALK CAFES IN THE CBD AND GB-1 ZONE tion to all other applicable regulations of U. Site plan committee. A committee of at least three (3) Planning Board members and third floors of a mixed use building, DISTRICTS this ordinance: appointed by the Chairman of the Board for purposes of reviewing site plans for a there shall be permitted on the first/ground 1. Minimum lot area. The area of BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, that the Land Use report back to the entire Board and such other duties relating to land development floor a stair or stairs and/or elevator serv- the lot shall be not less than ten thousand Ordinance of the Town of Westfield be and it is hereby amended at Sections 2.15, which may be conferred on this committee by the Board and the Board’s by-laws. ing the dwelling units on the upper floors. Definitions; Sa to Ss, 11.25, CBD Central Business District, and 11.26, GB-1 General V. Sketch plat. An informal and conceptual map of a proposed subdivision or site plan (10,000) square feet. Business District, as follows: of sufficient accuracy to be used for the purpose of discussion and classification. 2. Minimum lot width. The width of Section 3. All ordinances or parts of Section 1. Section 2.15, Definitions; Sa to Ss, is amended to read as follows: the lot shall be not less than sixty (60) feet. ordinances that are in conflict with or in- Section 2. Section 11-25, Central Business District, is amended by revising Subsec- 3. Minimum lot depth. The depth of consistent with this ordinance are hereby § 2.15. DEFINITIONS; SA TO SS. tion B, Accessory uses and structures, to read as follows: the lot shall be not less than one hundred repealed to the extent that they are in such A. School. Any building or structure used for educational or instructional purposes and B. Accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall and twenty (120) feet. conflict or inconsistent. Except as herein including not only the physical building or structure, but also the organization be permitted in the CBD zone district: 4. Minimum front yard. The depth amended and supplemented, the Town of conducting such education or instruction therein, whether public or private, profit 1. parking and parking facilities as regulated in Article 17; of the front yard shall conform to the estab- Westfield Code remains in full force and making or non-profit. 2. signs as regulated in Article 16; lished front yard depth as set forth in § effect. B. Screening. A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby 3. antennas, as regulated in § 13.04; 12.03C, D and E. Section 4. Each part of this ordinance is structure or use from another by fencing, walls, berms, densely planted vegetation 4. sidewalk cafes as permitted and regulated by § 24-46 through § 24-57 of the For corner lots, the required front independent of the remainder, and the or combination thereof. Town Code; and, yard shall be as provided above holding of any part to be unconstitutional, C. Senior citizen. A person at least sixty-two (62) years of age. 5. other accessory uses and structures customarily subordinate and incidental to for interior lots. The depth of the void or ineffective for any cause shall not D. Senior citizen housing. Housing consisting of multiple dwelling units which are permitted principal uses and permitted conditional uses. street side yard shall not be less be deemed to affect the validity or consti- designated and intended for occupancy by persons sixty-two (62) years of age or Section 3. Section 11-25, Central Business District, is amended by revising Paragraph than twenty (20) feet. tutionality of any other sections or parts over or handicapped/disabled and of low or moderate income. 5. Minimum side yard. Except as thereof. E. Setback. The shortest straight line distance between a building or structure and the 1 in Subsection D, Prohibited uses and structures, to read as follows: 1. any business conducted outside the confines of a building, except for sidewalk provided above for corner lots, there shall Section 5. This ordinance shall take nearest property line. be two (2) side yards and the depth of each effect immediately upon passage and pub- F. Shed. An unheated building, whether on a permanent or temporary foundation, cafes permitted and regulated by § 24-46 through § 24-57 of the Town Code, and except those temporary activities permitted by special permission from the side yard shall be not less than five (5) feet, lication as required by law. designed and intended for storage of items smaller in size than an automobile, and or one third (1/3) of the height of the 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $124.44 accessory to the permitted use on the premises, but not for storage of an Town Council; automobile. Section 4. Section 11-25, Central Business District, is amended by revising Paragraph G. Sidewalk cafe. A use accessory to a restaurant and characterized by the following: 8 in Subsection D, Prohibited uses and structures, to read as follows: 1. The consumption of food by the public at tables located within that more or less 8. any building, structure or use involving the sale of food or beverages to be Making Your Biggest Investment . . . rectangular portion of the sidewalk which lies within the area bounded by the served or consumed on the premises, but outside the confines of the building, public street, the principal facade, and the imaginary perpendicular lines except for sidewalk cafes permitted and regulated by § 24-46 through § 24-57 running from the outer edge of such principal facade to the public street, and/ of the Town Code. This prohibition shall include the serving of food from the or located upon private property; and interior of the building to the exterior through a window or other opening; Your Best! 2. Containing readily removable tables, chairs, temporary railings and/or plant- ers; and Section 5. Section 11-26, GB-1 General Business District, is amended by revising 3. Unenclosed by fixed walls ceilings, or fences, except for retractable awnings, Subsection B, Accessory uses and structures, to read as follows: Betty Lynch removable barriers, umbrellas or other nonpermanent enclosures. B. Accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall H. Sign. Any visible device, structure, object or part thereof, or device attached thereto be permitted in the GB-1 zone district: or painted or represented thereon, for attracting attention, giving information, or for 1. parking and parking facilities as regulated in Article 17; Over 25 Years Experience visual communication, or for purposes of enjoyment only, which displays or includes 2. signs as regulated in Article 16; Knowledge of Market Area 3. antennas, as regulated in S 13.04; any letter, word, model, banner, flag, pennant, insignia, mural, picture or art work, Integrity & Personalized Service device, representation or advertisement. The term “sign” shall also include movable 4. sidewalk cafes as permitted and regulated by § 24-46 through § 24-57 of the signs such as those typically affixed to trucks or other commercial vehicles for the Town Code; and, Betty Lynch Expert Marketing (home staging, extensive purpose of advertising or announcing ownership, or the product or service offered 5. other accessory uses and structures customarily subordinate and incidental to internet exposure, virtual tours, and permitted principal uses and permitted conditional uses. by the owner or operator. The term “sign” shall also include lighting devices professional brochures) designed to attract attention. For the purposes of this ordinance, the term “sign” shall Section 6. Section 11-26, GB-1 General Business District, is amended by revising Broker / Sales Associate Seasoned Professional With Outstanding not include the flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, group of nations, state, city Paragraph 1 in Subsection D, Prohibited uses and structures, to read as follows: Westfield Office or political unit. 1. any business conducted outside the confines of a building, except for sidewalk Negotiating Skills, Whether You’re I. Sign, announcement. A sign identifying an occupant of the premises and his activity. cafes permitted and regulated by § 24-46 through § 24-57 of the Town Code, 209 Central Avenue BUYING or SELLING J. Sign, exterior. Any sign located outside of a building and any sign located within a and except those temporary activities permitted by special permission from the Westfield, NJ 07090 building when such sign is both: 1) visible from outside the building and 2) located Town Council; Full-Time, Licensed Assistant to Help within twelve (12) feet of the window or door through which the sign is visible. Handle Transaction Details Section 7. Section 11-26, GB-1 General Business District, is amended by revising For Immediate Reply, K. Sign, freestanding. Any non-movable sign which is not affixed to a building, but Committed to Customer Satisfaction, standing apart therefrom. Paragraph 8 in Subsection D, Prohibited uses and structures, to read as follows: 908-419-5141 (cell) L. Sign, illuminated. A sign having a source of light, including signs lighted internally, 8. any building, structure or use involving the sale of food or beverages to be Listening to Your Needs & Expectations externally or by a combination of both, as well as reflectorized, glowing and radiating served or consumed on the premises, but outside the confines of the building, Specializing in Union & Somerset except for sidewalk cafes permitted and regulated by § 24-46 through § 24-57 [email protected] signs. Counties M. Sign, internally illuminated. Any sign which is illuminated by a light source which of the Town Code. This prohibition shall include the serving of food from the Office: 908-233-5555 transmits light through the sign face from behind the sign face. The term “internally interior of the building to the exterior through a window or other opening; illuminated sign” shall also include, but not be limited to, awnings which are Section 8. All ordinances or parts of ordinances that are in conflict with or inconsistent translucent or transparent and which meet the definition of signs and which are with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award - Gold illuminated from the rear. inconsistent. Except as herein amended and supplemented, the Town of Westfield Code 1986,87 1998-2002 N. Sign, official. Any sign, symbol or device erected and maintained by a federal, state, remains in full force and effect. county or local government agency for the purpose of informing, guiding or Lifetime Member NJAR Distinguished Sales Club protecting the public. Section 9. Each part of this ordinance is independent of the remainder, and the holding International President’s Elite O. Sign, temporary. A sign which may be displayed for a limited period of time, as of any part to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective for any cause shall not be deemed hereinafter provided. to affect the validity or constitutionality of any other sections or parts thereof. P. Sign, wall. A sign which is affixed to or painted on an exterior wall of a building. ©2004 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publica- Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Q. Single family residence. A building consisting of only one (1) dwelling unit within said tion as required by law. Owned and operated by NRT, Inc. building. 1 T - 7/15/04, The Leader Fee: $265.20 Page 18 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE USTA Tennis Program BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Open to Girl Scouts NOTICE OF PENDING RESOLUTION 04-07-96 BOND ORDINANCE COUNTY – The Girl Scouts WHEREAS, The local Municipal Budget for the year 2004 was approved on the 23rd The bond ordinance, the summary terms day of February, 2004; and of Washington Rock Council of which are included herein, was intro- WHEREAS, The public hearing on said Budget has been held as advertised; and (GSWRC), which includes the duced and passed upon first reading at a WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said approved Budget; communities of Westfield, meeting of the governing body of the Bor- NOW, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the Borough of Fanwood of the County Scotch Plains, Fanwood, ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, of Union that the following amendments to the approved Budget of 2004 be made: Mountainside and Berkeley State of New Jersey, on July 6, 2004. It will From To be further considered for final passage, General Revenues Heights, has confirmed that reg- after public hearing thereon, at a meeting 1. Surplus Anticipated $ 700,000.00 $750,000.00 istration is still open for the of the governing body to be held at the Total Surplus Anticipated 700,000.00 750,000.00 Municipal Building, at 75 North Martine USTA Tennis program for Girl Avenue, in the Borough of Fanwood, on 3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section B: Scouts at Van Blake Tennis July 19, 2004 at 7:00 o’clock PM. During State Aid Without Offsetting Appropriations Courts in Plainfield. the week prior to and up to and including Extraordinary Aid - 0 - 250,000.00 The $100 registration fee in- the date of such meeting copies of the full Energy Receipts Tax 656,418.82 679,615.00 ordinance will be available at no cost and Homeland Security Grant -0- 50,000.00 cludes two trips to the US Open FLOWERS BLOOM IN WESTFIELD…On June 16, members of the Garden during regular business hours, at the Total Section B: State Aid Without Offsetting in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Club of Westfield gathered to plant flowers in the eight planters at the four corners Clerk’s office for the members of the gen- Appropriations 1,022,190.92 1,345,387.00 Instruction will be given from of Elm and Broad Streets, part of the club’s continuing commitment to enhancing eral public who shall request the same. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section D: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday Westfield’s town center. Members of the Garden Club installed the pots. They The summary of the terms of such bond Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated through Friday, August 9 to 13, also select and arrange the flowers each season, as well as water and maintain the ordinance follows: With Prior Written Consent of the Director of at the courts located on Randolph plants. The flowers this summer, donated by Williams Nursery of Westfield, TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE Local Government Services - Interlocal Municipal included pansies and mandevillea, plus yellow ribbons honoring Americans PROVIDING AN APPROPRIA- Services Agreements Offset with Appropriations: Road. Curtis Young, Tennis Pro TION OF $767,590 FOR VARI- Township of Scotch Plains – Recreation 2,000.00 1,500.00 for the Donald Van Blake Tennis serving in Iraq. Pictured, left to right, are: Dariel Belcher, Jeanne Glass, Betty Scotch Plains/Fanwood School District - Kopf, Irene Ilaria and Joanne Sullebarger. OUS CAPITAL IMPROVE- Courts, will be the instructor. MENTS FOR AND BY THE Public Works - 0 - 6,000.00 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN Total Section D: Interlocal Municipal Services The program is open to girls, Agreements Offset with Appropriations 4,000.00 9,500.00 ages five to 17, and is geared to Jazzy Garden Party Bramnick Fundraiser THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHO- Miscellaneous Revenues - Section F: participants’ abilities. Healthy RIZING THE ISSUANCE OF Is Scheduled Sunday Will Feature Hoops Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated snacks, juice and water will be $729,090 BONDS OR NOTES With Prior Written Consent of the Director of WESTFIELD – This Sunday, July OF THE BOROUGH FOR FI- Local Government Services - Public and Private served free of charge to the par- Legend Earl Monroe NANCING PART OF THE AP- ticipants. 18, the Westfield Neighborhood Coun- Revenues Offset with Appropriations: cil (WNC) will present a Jazzy Garden WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, PROPRIATION Clean Communities Program - 0 - 6,000.52 Girls will also participate in Party for adults from 2 to 7 p.m. at its July 14, Assemblyman Jon BramnickWeichertPurpose(s): Various road improvements Drunk Driving Enforcement - 0 - 3,506.56 team tennis, singles and doubles. Weichertfacility, located at 127 Cacciola Place. (R-21) will host a fundraising din- including Second Avenue, Coriell Avenue, Body Armor Replacement Fund 1,993.85 1,963.00 All participants will be entered Attendees will have an opportunity to ner featuring Senator Tom Kean, Jr. Old South Avenue, Russell Road and Smart Growth Grant - 0 - 50,000.00 into a prize drawing that includes Watson Avenue; slurry seal various streets; State of New Jersey - Livable Communities - 0 - 42,591.00 enjoy cold lemonade, an all-you-can- and basketball legend Earl Monroe. curb replacement and sidewalk replace- Total Section F: Special Items of General Revenue tennis equipment. eat buffet and performances by musi- The small gathering, limited to ment at various locations; pedestrian/ Anticipated With Prior Written Consent of the Interested individuals are cians from the local community. Women twenty people, will be held at bikeway bridge, including all work or mate- Director of Local Government Services - State asked to call the GSWRC at (908) are encouraged to wear their summer Bramnick’s Westfield home. rials necessary therefor or incidental and Federal Revenues 73,051.97 175,119.20 232-3236, extension no. 1217, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe began thereto; Sanitary sewer improvements - 5. Subtotal General Revenues 2,578,843.25 3,059,606.56 hats. There will be door prizes, a hat preparation of storm water management or visit www.westfieldnj.com/ prize and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are his NBA career in 1967 with the ordinances, management plan, including 6. Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support girlscouts on the Internet. available for a donation of $20 each. Baltimore Bullets. Named NBA all work or materials necessary therefor or of Municipal Budget: The fundraiser will help support the Rookie of the year in 1968, he was incidental thereto; Various recreation im- Local Tax for Municipal Purposes Including traded to the New York Knicks in provements including LaGrande Park Field Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 4,270,384.39 3,878,799.99 programs of the Westfield Neighbor- tennis courts and various park improve- Total Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support hood Council, a community-based, 1971. He finished his career in New ments, including all work or materials nec- of Municipal Budget 4,270,384.39 3,878,799.99 York where he earned four NBA non-profit center that provides pro- essary therefor or incidental thereto; Ac- 7. Total General Revenues $6,849,227.64 $6,938,406.55 See it all on the Web! grams for youth and adults. All-Star titles and led his team to a quisition of equipment including pick-up This year, the WNC summer pro- national championship. In 1989, truck, sewer jet and four wheel drive 8. General Appropriations See it all in Color! vehicle; Various improvements to munici- (A) Operations Within “CAPS” gram is providing activities for older Monroe was inducted into the Financial Administration Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall pal property, including underground stor- www.goleader.com youth, ages 10 to 15. For ticket or age tank program, oil water separator Audit Services $ 16,550.00 $ 17,000.00 additional information, please call the of Fame and he was named to the chamber, underground tanks, police tower, Municipal Prosecutor WNC at (908) 233-2772. NBA 50th Anniversary All-Star Union County historic preservation/com- Salaries and Wages 19,000.00 20,000.00 Team in 1996 as one of the 50 great- munity house, renovation of public works Insurance garage, public works salt bins, computers, Surety Bond Premiums 2,225.00 2,825.00 est NBA players of all time. copier, receipter, computer software, Streets and Roads The fundraiser will also feature server and rescue squad pagers. Salaries and Wages 545,681.00 548,591.00 Hye-Young Choi Senator Tom Kean, Jr (R-21) who Appropriation: 767,590 Total Operations Within “CAPS” 3,792,949.00 3,797,909.00 Bonds/Notes Authorized: 729,090 #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2003 currently serves as minority whip in Total Operations Including Contingent the State Senate. “I am honored to Grants (if any) Appropriated: None within “CAPS” 3,794,949.00 3,799,909.00 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award have the support of such distinguished Section 20 Costs: $100,000 Detail: Gold: 1987-2001, Platinum: 2002-2003 Useful Life: 11.26 Years Salaries and Wages 2,880,728.00 2,884,638.00 individuals,” remarked Assemblyman This Notice is published pursuant to Other Expenses (Including Contingent) 914,221.00 915,271.00 Visit me at my website: Bramnick. “I look forward to an ex- N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. www.Realtor.com citing and memorable evening.” Eleanor McGovern, Clerk (H-1) Total General Appropriations for www.coldwellbankermoves.com/hye-young.choi 1 T - 7/15/04, The Times Fee: $61.20 Municipal Purposes within “CAPS” 3,936,512.20 3,941,472.20 email: [email protected] Operations Excluded from “CAPS” Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST Municipal Court Salaries and Wages 89,050.00 95,000.00 Other Expenses 8,600.00 11,315.00 Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority 217,475.22 234,285.00 Length of Service Award Program 17,500.00 17,000.00 Diane Holloway Total Other Operations Excluded from “CAPS” 1,708,354.22 1,733,329.00 • Top Producer, Month of June Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements • Scotch Plains area Specialist Township of Scotch Plains: • Residential . . . including Condos and Townhouses Parks and Playgrounds: Salaries and Wages 2,000.00 1,500.00 • Buying, Selling or Rental Scotch Plains/Fanwood School District Public Works Salaries and Wages - 0 - 3,000.00 OtherExpenses __- 0 -__ 3,000.00 If you are interested in a complementary Total Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements 4,000.00 9,500.00 market analysis or just in knowing market Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues trends or prices, please contact me. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 15, 2004 Page 19 Bertha Youngstom Captures Second Place in Art Show WESTFIELD – Bertha Youngstrom of Westfield, a SAGE Spend-A-Day client, recently won second place in the Union County HGTV/Johns Senior Art Show, which featured pro- Get Outta CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 fessional and non-professional art- the idea for a program, “Operation ists aged 60 and over. The House Merge” that would incorporate the dif- Youngstrom, 88, captured second ferent tastes of a young couple, how- place in the “Mixed Media” category By CAROL F. DAVIS ever, while they weren’t familiar with for a non-professional with a tissue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times her work at the time, they asked her if collage created in SAGE’s “Art from Family Flix at Warinaco Park she would become involved in “Mis- the Heart” program. in Elizabeth is a free movie expe- sion: Organization,” which is filmed SAGE’s Adult Day Health Center rience for the entire family. On out of Philadelphia. provides older adults with a day of Tuesday, July 20, there will be a Author of “A Busy Person’s Guide to stimulating social, recreational and screening of Stuart Little at 9 p.m. the Life You Love,” multiple publish- physical activities in a medically su- – but as they say, in “good weather ing outlets are considering Novak’s sec- pervised setting. only.” Call their Special Events ond book, which One activity included in the pro- Hotline at (908) 352-8410. will address the gram, “Art from the Heart,” offers a “Operation weekly creative outlet for those cli- * * * * * * * On Saturday, July 17, at 8 p.m., Merge” process. ents to explore a variety of media, Often referred to including painting, crafts, ceramic Metropolitan Klezmer will per- form at the Nicholas Music Center as “The Oprah of and jewelry making. Organizing,” she Instructors from the New Jersey of the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick. has been de-clut- Center for Visual Arts (NJCVA) in TOO MUCH TELEVISION?…Dennis DaPrile, Jessie Gill and David Maulbeck tering and orga- Summit lead the classes and the Their numbers include vibrant versions of lesser-known gems from overdose on television in Betty’s Summer Vacation. nizing peoples’ program is funded in part by the lifestyles since Summit Area Public Foundation. SPECIAL SENIOR…Bertha Youngstrom wedding dance, folk, swing and tango styles, and soundtrack mate- 1990 through The SAGE staff was pleased to of Westfield recently captured second place Betty’s Summer Vacation Set workshops, lec- Jamie Novak hear that Youngstrom’s artwork in the Mixed Media category of the Union rial from vintage Yiddish films. County Senior Art Show. She created the The center is located at 85 George tures and other projects, which have won an award in the county show. been recognized nationwide. Jennifer Comfort, Director of winning tissue college in SAGE Spend-A- Street. Find out more about this Day’s “Art from the Heart” program. For dynamic group at http:// By Theater Project in August Novak, who works in Scotch Plains Spend-A-Day, remarked, more information about SAGE Spend-A- CRANFORD – The Theater Project Carol Todd, as well as Dennis DaPrile, and Los Angeles, Calif., is currently “When I saw them give Bertha www.metropolitanklezmer.com. Day, please call (908) 464-8217. Admission is free. at Union County College (UCC) will Jessie Gill, David Maulbeck, Matt searching for local homes in need of a her award, I got teary-eyed. It is present Betty’s Summer Vacation at McCarthy and Ken Schactman. makeover. Candidates should contact wonderful that we can offer this art ative side. Many people admire * * * * * * * UCC’s Roy Smith Theater, 1033 Tickets from Friday, Saturday and her directly at (908) 412-0737, toll- program together with the NJCVA.” Bertha’s artwork and we are thrilled Every Tuesday night, the streets Springfield Avenue in Cranford from Sunday shows are $18 and Thursday free at (866) 294-9900 or visit She added, “It really gives older that her talent was recognized in this of downtown Westfield are filled Thursday, August 5 to Sunday, August shows are $10 per person. Students pay www.JamieNovak.com. adults the chance to show their cre- art show.” with the sound of jazz in “Sweet 22. $10 for all performances. “Senior Sun- For more information about this Sounds Downtown” from 7 to 9 In describing the play, director Mark day,” August 8, is $10 per person. episode of “Mission: Organization” and POPCORN™ p.m. On July 20, enjoy the sounds Spina said, “Betty can’t figure out why For reservations, please call the The- to learn more about the materials used of the following groups: Chris the cozy beach house she is sharing ater Project Box Office at (908) 659- in the John’s episode, please visit Colaneri Quartet, B. D.Lenz, Blue with an off-beat assortment of 5189. www.HGTV.com. Spider-Man 2: Your Plate Special, and Terraplane Blues. housemates should come equipped with Styles range from jazz guitar to its own built-in interactive laugh Chicago-style blues and swing. To track…a wickedly funny send-up of Community Swing Band Website for Excitement see exactly where each group is Lorena Bobbit, O.J., Monica, the One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent playing, call (908) 789-9444. Menendez Brothers and our whole * * * * * * * media-saturated tabloid-TV culture.” Commences Fourth Season By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER web between buildings and bridges, Slinky Betty’s Summer Vacation will be 3 POPCORNS fashion from Upper East Side to Green- The German film, Nowhere in WESTFIELD – The The Westfield Commu- Here’s the true acid test. It’s 11:30 p.m. wich Village and crisscrossing back again, Africa, will be shown in the audio- staged on Thursdays, Fridays and Sat- Westfield Community nity Band is one of the about three years from now and you’re he is the protector personified. As a wooer, visual room at the Cranford Com- urdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 Swing Band, “Nostalgia,” several smaller ensembles clicking away on the remote. But you don’t student and breadwinner, well, he’s a bit of munity Center, 220 Walnut Av- p.m. Audiences are invited to meet the under the direction of Sal comprised of Westfield want to go to bed. You might miss some- a shlump. enue, on Monday, July 19, at 1:30 actors following each performance. thing. So you keep clicking and there it is. Melillo, will begin its Community Concert While his best friend Harry (James and 7 p.m. Admission is free. Os- The cast includes Actors’ Equity fourth season with a con- Band members. The swing Spider-Man 2 is about to begin. What do Franco) is already the head of a big re- Association members Marc Donovan, you do? That’s an easy one for me. I’d car winner for Best Foreign Lan- cert in Mindowaskin Park band is dedicated to big search and development firm, Peter is for- guage Film, this 2002 movie is the Megan Muckelmann, Bev Sheehan and in Westfield on Thurs- bands and swing music watch it. ever dodging his landlord. His Aunt May Director Sam Raimi’s second foray into true story of a Jewish family’s flight day, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. made popular during the (Rosemary Harris) could lose her house. from Nazi Germany to Kenya in the superhero sweepstakes is a bona fide His professors are continually disap- Dodge Awards Featured selections for 1930s and 1940s. crowd pleaser. The colorful action spills pointed. Mary Jane, who has a very willing 1938 and the years that followed. Dodge Awards the evening will include All events are free and over with effervescent delight. It’s astronaut suitor just waiting in the wings, Glenn Miller hits, open to the public. At- chockablock with all the right metaphors, can’t understand why Peter doesn’t make it Grants to Six “Moonlight Serenade,” Jessica Brayne tendees should bring lawn allegorical wisdom and truth identifying to at least one of her performances. “In The Mood” and “Tux- chairs or blankets. In the parables. Though the little kid in you may In short, everyone’s nagging him. It’s Area Arts Groups edo Junction.” Additional musical scores event of rain, the concert will be moved squirm at the thought, the romantic angle testament to his Herculean fortitude that Elias Zareva between Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man/ MORRISTOWN – The Trust- that will be played are original arrange- to the Assembly Hall, at the rear en- he doesn’t just go crazy and exclaim: “What CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 ments used to recreate the style of Tommy trance to the Presbyterian Church in Peter Parker and Kirsten Dunst’s Mary do you want from my life?” But of course ees of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- Jane Watson isn’t bad either. In short, it’s and Zareva went on to study music dation announced that six Union and Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, Benny Westfield. he can’t say a thing, and both you and I Goodman and Artie Shaw. The Westfield Community Swing almost everything this comic book-to- know why. education in college, emerging as an County arts organizations garnered movie genre can hope to accomplish. But wait. As if all that weren’t enough, enthusiastic young teacher. grants. Out of the $4,886,3000 Summit native, vocalist and song Band’s performance is sponsored by But here’s the bigger test. Whilst click- Doc Ock, a nerd scientist turned multi- When he graduated in 1959, it was awarded, these local entities received stylist Jessica Brayne will be spotlighted the Westfield Recreation Department, ing, you notice Rain Man (1988) is also mechanical-armed monster, played by an on the heels of the “rapid expansion” a total of $150,000. in several selections. She will perform Bruce Kaufmann, Director. about to begin on another station. What effectively flabby Alfred Molina, picks this of the field of music education, initi- First-time Dodge grantees in- “This Can’t Be Love,” “Almost Like For more information, please call then? Sorry, Spider-Man 2. I’d probably time to unleash his ill will on the city. Go ated by the advent of “soundies.” It clude the Westfield Symphony Being in Love” and “All of Me.” (908) 789-4080. pick you opposite any other superhero back to the last movie and you can follow seems, when the silent film era ended tale, except maybe a Christopher Reeve Orchestra, which attained $20,000 the chain of events that lead to the creation and there was no longer a need for for development and for the “Superman” if I were feeling nostalgic. of this unnatural-born enemy of our Spidey. See, we’re talking Rain Man here — a musicians to play live in theaters, ensemble’s performance of the Though Harry doesn’t know it, his Dad those who found themselves out of world premiere of “Edison In- classic. As brisk, bright and disarming as it (Willem Dafoe), who founded the con- WCP Unveils Next Season’s may be, if this latest rendition of the comic work began to provide lessons. The vents.” glomerate that Nobel hopeful Dr. Octavius popularity of music education grew. book crusader becomes a classic I’ll eat my now works for, was really Green Goblin, a The Westfield Young Artists’ cape. Oops. Forget I said that. major baddie. You’ll recall Spider-Man did Zareva was in the right place at the Cooperative Theatre, Inc. received Productions, Directors Board However, here’s a conundrum for extra away with him, much to the unresolved right time. His first teaching job was in $25,000 for support of youth the- credit. Not only is Rain Man on one station, WESTFIELD – The 2004-2005 11, benefit performance is slated. anger of Harry. Unfortunately, the evil lives the Rahway school system. Next, he atre training programs. season and Board of Directors has The final production of the sea- but Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) is on on, this time in the numerous tentacles of taught in Berkeley Heights, ending his Organizations awarded grants another. What to do, what to do? I myself been announced by Westfield son will be The Spitfire Grill. Drude Octavius turned Ock. Frankly, one para- public-school career in Morristown. for general operating support in- Community Players (WCP). Roessler will direct the production, would choose the latter, more venerable of graph on this tangled web of enmity is Throughout his long career, he also the two classics. You may wish to do so also. cluded the Theater Project at The theater, which has offered which will be presented on Satur- enough. Suffice it to note, it’s a bad scene. conducted various bands, and operated Union County College in In any case, it’s for sure you don’t want The beauty of Raimi’s audience-thriller is various productions since 1934, days, April 30, May 7, 14 and 20, to be Spider-Man. That is, not if money is summer music schools. Perhaps one of Cranford ($10,000), the Arts has turned over its presidency from as well as Friday, May 20. Benefit that, intertwined within the derring-do, he his most glorious accomplishments was Guild of Rahway ($15,000) and your game. Adapting his cleanly written gets his moral messages across without mak- Don Mokrauer to Naomi performances will be held on Fri- tale from a story by Alfred Gough, Miles studying with Saul Goodman of the the Union-based Carolyn Yablonsky. Mokrauer served as days, May 6 and 13. ing them seem in the least bit corny. It’s cool New York Philharmonic, while getting Millar and Michael Chabon, screenwriter to be good, even if for only 127 minutes. Dorfman Dance Company president from 1999 to 2004. Aside from naming Yablonsky Alvin Sargent details the vow of poverty We can only hope that the entertain- his master’s degree. ($80,000). Joann Scanlon will direct The its new president, WCP reported intrinsic to being a world-saver. He also ingly delivered philosophy reaches the right Zareva’s personal axiom, “keep it The New Jersey Center for Vi- Little Foxes at WCP, which will that Sally Lee has been named Vice dramatically illustrates, frustrating though folks. Whether it’s the corporate bigwig simple,” does not do justice to this sual Arts in Summit garnered it may be, that accepting the mantle of run on Saturdays, October 9, 16, President of Business, Bill about to skim health benefits to ensure a musically complex Maestro. $15,000 for general operating sup- 23 and 30 and Friday, October 29. McKeekan will be Treasurer, Tony responsibility that comes with being a larger profit or the kid thinking of becom- port and educational outreach pro- superhero often means being painfully Benefit performances will be held Marotta has been named Director ing a pusher so he can buy a new Lexus. gramming. on Fridays, October 15 and 22. of Facilities, Cynthia Smith is Di- misunderstood. Remember kids, in anguishing over the Summit Music Festival Sometimes the same could be said for “The Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- There Goes the Bride, which rector of Playbill, Victor Cenci will matter of identity, self-sacrifice and doing dation grants celebrate the crucial being a good citizen, couldn’t it? Poor the right thing, Peter Parker points out Planned Next Saturday will be directed by Yablonsky, will continue his post as Director of Peter Parker, now in college (it looks like role that the arts play in our soci- be staged on Saturdays, January 8, Public Relations, and Ruth Page is that it’s not always easy to tell who Spider- SUMMIT – The Summit Mu- ety,” said David Grant, the Columbia), tries to balance his studies Man really is. Why, he may look like 15, 22 and Friday, January 21. A Director of Tickets. with delivering pizza, wooing Mary Jane sic Festival, under the direction of foundation’s Executive Director. President George Bush or Michael Moore Jason Tramm, will present benefit performance will be given For more information on WCP Watson, who’s now a successful Broadway for that matter. “Our grants honor artists and on Friday, January 14. and the new season, please visit actress, and guarding humanity from all Beethoven’s Mass in C, The arts institutions that work in their * * * * * * * Egmont Overture and Choral Fan- Maurice Moran will direct Wit- www.westfieldnj.com/players or manner of evil. Thankfully for us, he’s Spider-Man 22, rated PG-13, is a Co- neighborhoods, introduce young ness for the Prosecution on Satur- call (908) 232-9568. Reservations excitingly successful on the last count. lumbia Picture’s release directed by Sam tasy at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, people to various artistic experi- Superb, razzle-dazzle special effects with in the sanctuary of Central Pres- days, March 5, 12 and 19 and may be made by calling (908) 232- Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten ences, and help communicate the Friday, March 18. A Friday, March 1221. Manhattan as the backdrop for these he- Dunst and Alfred Molina. Running time: byterian Church in Summit. roic feats can attest to that. Shooting his spirit of the arts to audiences old 127 minutes. A $10 donation is suggested for and new,” added Grant. “These the performance, which will fea- invaluable organizations, with a ture a 65-voice auditioned choir, a range of missions and budget sizes, Sweet Sounds Downtown 30-piece professional orchestra are all helping to create a more Big Band Orchestra Plans and soloists. livable world.” Among the soloists is baritone Concert Schedule Posted Echo Lake Park Concert Kenneth Overton, whose credits include performing in La Boheme concerts. on Broadway and a solo recital at Summer Concert Series WESTFIELD — The Eighth An- COUNTY — Union County’s free be available at approximately 6:30 p.m. nual Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz For more information about Carnegie Hall. Continues Tonight in SP Westfield and other downtown events Summer Arts Festival concert series In case of rain, concerts in the series Featured on Choral Fantasy will Festival, sponsored by the Down- will continue on Wednesday, July 21, move to Cranford High School, on SCOTCH PLAINS -- The town Westfield Corporation (DWC), taking place, call the DWC at (908) be Greek-born piano virtuoso 789-9444 for a Discover Westfield Kit, with a performance by the Brass Tacks West End Place off Springfield Avenue Ioannis Potamousis, who has ap- Scotch Plains Summer Concert kicks off their season in downtown Big Band Orchestra. in Cranford. Series will continue at the Vil- Westfield. Events Calendar and Jazz Brochure or peared as soloist with orchestras in visit www.westfieldtoday.com. The Union County Board of Cho- For up-to-date concert and rain in- Germany, Greece and the U.S. lage Green tonight, July 15. The performances will take place sen Freeholders invites the public to formation, please call the Department Tramm is currently on the con- At 7 p.m., Uncle John’s Pup- on sidewalks and street corners every attend this outdoor concert, which is of Parks and Recreation 24-hour hotline ducting faculty of the Mason Gross pets will entertain audiences, fol- Tuesday in July and August from 7 to Stony Hill Players sponsored by the Schering-Plough at (908) 352-8410 after 3 p.m. on the School of the Arts at Rutgers Uni- lowed by Jim Barone as Elvis 9 p.m. For the first time, rain dates Corporation. day of the concert. versity, where he is pursuing his Presley at 8 p.m. will be the following Wednesday eve- To Hold Auditions The music begins at 7:30 p.m. in The other free concerts in the Sum- doctor of musical arts degree. He is The public is invited to attend nings at the same time. SUMMIT – Stony Hill Players in Echo Lake Park, on the border of mer Arts Festival series include: a recipient of the Presidential Fel- and ample parking is available. “‘Sweet Sounds Downtown’ is ex- Summit will hold auditions for Neil Westfield and Mountainside. • July 28 – Verdict, sponsored by lowship in Conducting. tremely popular for all ages. From Simon’s London Suite on Mondays, “The Brass Tacks have been en- Wachovia; He also recently made his Eu- contemporary or traditional jazz to July 26 and August 2, at 7:30 p.m. at tertaining audiences for more than • August 4 – Sensational Soul Cruis- ropean orchestral debut, conduct- blues to big band, there are live per- Oakes Memorial Center, 120 Morris 10 years,” said Freeholder Chair- ers, sponsored by Union County Edu- ing the first movement of formances to please everyone,” said Avenue in Summit. man Angel Estrada. “They play a cation Association; Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony Bree Sherry Sherry Cronin, DWC Executive Di- Michael Mooney will direct the variety of songs ranging from the • August 11 – The Ed Palermo Big with the Bacau Philharmonic Or- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 rector. “The event is great for busi- contemporary comedy, which will hits of Glenn Miller, Count Basie Band with Rob Paparozzi; chestra in Romania. Tramm was At the end of the summer, I wrote, nesses downtown on Tuesday night.” run from Friday, October 22 to Sun- and Harry James to more contem- • August 18 – JoBonanno & The one of eight conductors selected directed and performed my own play Courtney Nemec, DWC Events day, October 31. porary tunes made popular by such Godsons of Soul and Captain Hawker to participate in the 2004 Inter- with two other students in my drama Coordinator, added, “We have a mix The cast calls for two men in their performers as Frank Sinatra, Gloria & The All Stars; and national Institute for Conduc- class.” of great bands who played in past 50s, two women in their early 30s Estefan, Brian Setzer and Bruce • August 25 – The Party Dolls, spon- tors. She also worked with the New Jersey festivals as well as new bands this and 50s, plus a male for cameo part Springsteen.” sored by ConocoPhillips-Bayway Re- Tramm will also present a lec- Workshop for the Arts’ Westfield Sum- year. Sweet Sounds has become so (intermediate age). Cast size can range All festival concerts are held on finery. ture, “Within the Mass” this mer Workshop, where her mother and popular that we have to turn away from 5 to 13 people due to multiple Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at For other concert information or to evening, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. at brother, Michael, are also employed. many talented groups.” roles. the Springfield Avenue end of Echo find out about recreational activities, the church. Dolores told The Leader/Times that Cronin and Nemec recommend Participants should bring photos Lake Park in Mountainside. Lawn please call the Union County Depart- For more information, please her daughter thrives on pursuing theater. dining at one of Westfield’s restau- and résumés. Sides will be available. chairs, blankets and picnic baskets are ment of Parks and Recreation at (908) call (908) 918-0789. For Bree, she noted, there’s simply no rants or shopping and strolling For more information, please call encouraged. A refreshment stand will 527-4900. better path than to follow your dreams. through the downtown during the (908) 277-1732. Page 20 Thursday, July 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Queen of the Stage, Bree Sherry of WF Wows Elon and Florida-Based Theater By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN of Going Home, Assistant Director of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tom Jones, Lighting Designer for Nine ORGANIZER JAMIE NOVAK HELPS FAMILY’S SPACE GET FACELIFT WESTFIELD – While some col- and Festival of One Acts, as well as lege students might spend their sum- other responsibilities for The Mystery mers lolling poolside or perfecting their of Edwin Drood, Blues in the Night tans, for the second consecutive sum- and Under Milk Wood. SP Family Has Basement Remodeled mer, Bree Danielle Sherry is Assistant Bill Webb, Elon University Techni- Stage Manager (ASM) for five chal- cal Director, told The Leader/Times, lenging productions at Seaside Music “I love her. I think she’s absolutely By HGTV’s ‘Mission: Impossible’ Theatre in Daytona Beach, Fla. fantastic and an unbelievably likeable The daughter of Thomas and person. She’s always positive, always By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN ment opened the eyes of HGTV offi- Classic Painting of Scotch Plains, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dolores Sherry of Westfield, Bree will has a smile and is always upbeat.” cials, who wanted to feature the young which is managed by Gary be responsible for coordinating this Webb, who was scheduled to visit SCOTCH PLAINS – While jug- couple. VonOehsen, was “a dream to work summer’s musical productions, Annie, Bree at Seaside, noted, “They love her gling a toddler, demanding jobs, uni- Not only would the basement be with,” said Novak. Dawn added that Two Gentlemen of Verona, La there. At Elon, she’s also a very popular versity classes and the imminent birth revamped, some of the couple’s keep- they “did a perfect painting job.” Perichole, The Cocoanuts and Beauty student who does great work.” of their second child, Ron and Dawn sakes from their single lives needed to Upon Novak’s recommendations, and The Beast. Aware of Bree’s goal to teach theater John opened their Scotch Plains home be purged or merged, said Novak, in- Classic Painting brightened the walls Frank Ramirez, Production Stage on the high school level, Webb dif- to Home & Garden Television’s cluding Ron’s “bachelor black leather with mustard yellow and red. Manager of Seaside Music Theatre, fered, “I would really rather see her (HGTV) crew and expert professional chair and bulky coffee table.” The Kingwood Floors installed new told The Westfield Leader and The pursue theater because she would go a organizer Jamie Novak of “Life U children’s toys would have to move to honey-colored plank flooring and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, “Bree Bree Sherry long way.” one side of the basement, Bullfrogs and Butterflies in Fanwood Sherry has been a great asset to our Theatre Arts and a Bachelor of Arts While maintaining Dean’s List sta- while an adult oasis provided the flowers for the room. stage management crew here. Not only degree in English/Secondary Educa- tus at Elon, which she has held since would fulfill the grown- According to Novak, the basement does she bring her talent and dedica- tion. her freshman year, Bree is a tutor at the ups needs. carpeting, which incurred damage tion, but also her great sense of hu- Ultimately, Dolores noted, Bree university’s Writing Center. Last year, The project carried a from the leaky ceiling, had to be mor.” would like to return to Westfield to she penned an article for The Pendu- $10,000 price tag and ripped up and new lighting and ceil- In 2003 at Seaside, she served as teach English and/or theater classes, lum Online, “The Kindness and Hos- took place over the ing tiling were also needed. ASM/Props Mistress for Smoky Joe’s perhaps at Westfield High School pitality at Elon is Better Than You course of 10 days in She noted that filming the Johns, Café and ASM/Deck Chief for Chi- (WHS). Think.” March and April, includ- which was often done in one take, cago. During her Elon career, she has served Before attending Elon, Bree was in- ing Ron’s birthday. went “smoothly and was very comi- Bree attends Elon University in as Stage Manager for Anything Goes, vited by WHS Drama Teacher Joseph “They came the first cal” because of the lively banter be- North Carolina, where she is pursuing Portrait of a Madonna, Buck Leaves, Nierle to apply her skills as a stage two days and filmed eight tween the couple. Novak gave the a Bachelor of Arts degree in Technical ASM for Comedy of Errors, Director manager, carpenter and scenic artist at hours each day,” Ron Johns some homework, asking them Millbrook Playhouse in Mill Hall, Pa. told The Westfield to separate the kids’ stuff from the from 2001 to 2002. There, she was also Leader and The Scotch adults’ stuff in 1 ½ days. responsible for assisting with lighting, Photo Credit: HGTV Plains-Fanwood Times. On the second day of filming, purg- props, backstage and technical work in TOY OVERLOAD…Toys took over the large area of “It wasn’t too bad, really. ing of old items was done. Construc- You Can Call Him ‘Al’: the John’s basement and were in need of organization. productions such as Jesus Christ Su- I love how it turned out, tion, which was done over about five perstar, Evita, Little Shop of Horrors but haven’t had much days, commenced. and Ain’t Misbehavin’. time to enjoy it.” “They (The Johns) were so easygo- Zareva Marks 25 Yrs. Nierle chose Bree for the Millbrook experience because he was impressed by her work as a WHS student. Editor of Iris, the arts and entertain- As WF Band’s Maestro ment section of WHS’ newspaper, Hi’s Eye, and a National Honor Society By CAROL F. DAVIS they both played for the Westfield Com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times student, Bree was Stage Manager of the munity Band. school’s highly acclaimed and award- WESTFIELD – Known by Westfield There are also the two musicians winning productions from 2000 to Community Band President and Trea- who both lost spouses, and are now 2002. She served the school’s theater surer Barry Rosenberg as “Al,” the band’s engaged to be married. department in other capacities until conductor Elias Zareva is Some of Zareva’s former 2003. celebrating his 25th an- students, from his days of In 2000, Bree was accepted into and Photo Credit: HGTV niversary of conducting teaching in the Rahway FIX ME UP…This portion of the basement was attended the New Jersey Performing this 92-year-old public school system, are Arts Center’s summer program for the under-used, disorganized and needed to find a pur- Westfield institution. current band mem- pose, according to HGTV. talented. The most impor- bers. There are even “I spent the summer majoring in tant aspect of the parents and their acting and minoring in voice,” Bree rapport between children who, in the noted. “I took 3 ½ hour classes in Rosenberg and true tradition of drama and 1 ½ hour classes in singing. Zareva is their family, are both in Continued on Page 19 family-like bond. it together. Apparently, this is However, being the pervasive feel- involved in the ing of the entire Westfield Commu- AT&T Films group of 70 or so nity Band is not a ca- musicians who are sual commitment. deeply devoted to the Band practice is every Commercial music and to each other. Wednesday night with As these key players time off only during Au- recall countless tales of gust and December and In Westfield Photo Credit: HGTV the band’s individual Photo Courtesy of Eileen O’Donnell summer performances By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN PANTRY OR CLOSET?…Valuable space was being musicians, it is with Elias Zareva are every Thursday Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eaten up by the John’s makeshift pantry and portable warm smiles and a lov- evening. The musicians WESTFIELD – Westfield Park- closet. WESTFIELD ing countenance. also perform during the year, especially ing Services Director Captain John For example, there is the story of Sam around the holidays. Morgan confirmed on Monday Calello and Richard Casey, two saxo- All members participate on a volun- night that AT&T had filmed a phonists who served in the Army to- teer-basis, including Maestro Zarevea, commercial for a new service in gether, hadn’t seen each other since one who leads the symphonic wind music Photo Credit: HGTV town over the past three days. RENEWAL…Once covered by clutter, this revamped furniture dropped the other off on the New Jersey group as a mother hen would her chicks. AT&T Spokeswoman Tracey resurfaced and a red accented wall livened up the space. The bottom Turnpike while coming home for leave. Nothing pleases him more than to see Belko told The Westfield Leader photo depicts a new wall space which received open shelving to hold The men reconnected through the band them shine. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood books, mementos and electronic gear. 30 years later. Opportunities abound for soloists and Times that Westfield was cho- However, one of the best accounts is even young guest conductors, as Zareva sen for the commercial because A systems engineer, ing and cooperative. We wanted them that of the trumpet player who needed runs things like “a well-oiled machine.” “it’s a wonderful town setting Ron worked from home to have a basement they would love,” emergency surgery. When his surgeon He got his start in elementary school, with various points of interest, during the remodeling, concluded Novak. visited him the following day, the two by choosing to play percussion instru- like an old-fashioned barber- began classes through the Novak once went to HGTV with immediately recognized each other. It ments in music class. The bug hit him, shop.” University of Phoenix Continued on Page 19 didn’t take them long to figure out that Continued on Page 19 Belko added that, besides the Photo Credit: HGTV Online program, labored barbershop, the Rialto Theatre was S.O.S…With low ceilings, dark walls and light-col- by hanging tiles and also featured in the filming. She ored carpet, the John family’s basement needed a helping with the organi- said that, although AT&T is not lifesaver. zation and purging of ready to unveil the details of the Love” to film an episode of “Mission: some of his beloved bachelor items. At 77, WAA Artist Stroppel Has new ad campaign, consumers Organization.” Dawn, a campus recruiter who had should be able to learn more by the The episode, “Basement Retreat,” been about one month away from giv- year’s end. will air on HGTV on Monday, July ing birth to Julia, added, “It wasn’t bad Shortly before AT&T’s filming, 26, at 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, at 1 physically, but emotionally it was tough No Intentions of Slowing Down a candy commercial was completed a.m. and Monday, July 29, at 9 p.m. sometimes. There was a lot of stress and, according to Morgan, a Originally, the Johns contacted By MARYLOU MORANO be developed into a larger painting,” with the shipments, tight deadlines Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pharmaceutical firm will be next Novak to arrange a facelift for the and choosing items. But it was so much added Stoppel, who also took photos WESTFIELD to aim its cameras on downtown basement of their Cape Cod-style fun.” WESTFIELD — By all accounts, of the area for reference. Westfield for a commercial. home. Novak, who noted that the The Johns said their neighbors on 77-year-old Betty Stroppel has been a A member of New Jersey Center for Morgan commented that basement had become “a dumping Byrd Avenue were also “a huge help.” member of the Westfield Art Associa- Visual Arts (NJCVA) in Summit, she has downtown businesses and ground” for toys, old baby furniture, Novak, who often camped out on the tion (WAA) for 30 years. Unless, of exhibited in their Annual Members’ Show. Westfield thrive when a crew de- out-of-season clothing and other family futon, noted that the neighbors course, you count the honorary mem- She has also exhibited in numerous New cides to film in Westfield be- items, knew the Johns were ideal for offered to baby-sit the couple’s daugh- bership she received for being named Jersey exhibits and out of state. cause merchants and restaurants the HGTV program, which is hosted ter, Chloe, and provide lunch. One of Class Artist of the Westfield High School In addition to WAA, the artist is a are patronized and adds to the by Gail O’Neill. Ron’s friends, an electrician, also do- (WHS) graduating class of 1949. member of many art associations includ- appeal and flavor of the town. Novak’s photos of the John’s base- nated his electrical wiring services. “It was for one year,” Stroppel told ing the Garden State Watercolor Society, Over the past seven years, The Westfield Leader and The Scotch the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and Westfield has been the site of sev- Plains-Fanwood Times. “Then I went the Millburn-Short Hills Art Associa- eral notable productions and com- off to college and didn’t return to the tion. mercials, including the opening area until 1970. At that time I rejoined However, Stroppel counts among her sequence and episodes of the the association.” most prestigious honors her nomination former NBC comedy/drama Artistic ambition came early to as a signature member of the American “ED,” a number of documenta- Stroppel, who considers herself a tradi- Watercolor Society located in Manhattan. ries by accomplished Westfield tional transparent watercolorist. She is currently spotlighted in a one- graduates and commercials com- “When I was seven years old, I decided artist show at the art gallery of Johnson missioned by firms such as Sprint, I was going to be an artist, and I haven’t “Owl’s Head Lighthouse” by Betty & Johnson, which is located at the Starburst candies, New England- changed very much yet,” she said. Stroppel. company’s Skillman location. The ex- based Citizen Bank and Siemens. After graduating WHS, Stroppel re- hibit will run until August. ceived a degree in fine arts from Miami ing came from her travels. She enjoyed University in Oxford Ohio. Over 30 traveling the northeast, especially Nova years of teaching followed, including Scotia, Newfoundland, Labrador and continuing educa- tion classes at Union County College and adult education in- struction at WHS. She has also con- ducted painting les- sons for organiza- tions and private groups. Stroppel does not maintain a rigid painting schedule. “My painting times are erratic. Let’s just say I devote as much time as I can “Low Tide, Bay of Fundy” by Betty Stroppel, watercolor/ to my artwork,” she paper, 18” x 24”. BUSY QUILTERS…Janet Hrindo’s Westfield Summer Workshop “Needlework” said. Her favorite class has created a quilt to be donated to Project Linus, a national organization that the Bay of Fundo area. collects handmade, washable blankets and quilts crafted by volunteers. The blankets painting subjects are still lifes and land- are donated to hospitalized children. Pictured, left to right, are: students Olivia scapes. “When I traveled, I painted on loca- Mobarakai of Westfield, Danielle Karacsony of Scotch Plains, Sophia Goldschmidt In the past, ideas for Stroppel’s paint- tion — a smaller version which would of Westfield and Caroline Keane of Scotch Plains.