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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 27, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Eight Candidates Five Candidates to Vie Compete For Four For Two Open Seats WF BOE Seats On Mountainside BOE By LAUREN S. PASS Mr. Geiger has previously served Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By JENNIFER PINTO member and hope to have the oppor- as the Mountainside representative Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tunity to demonstrate this during Mountainside Board of Education to Berkeley Heights. According to Monday, February 24, was my second term.” members Frank Geiger and Mary Beth the Mountainside Board of Educa- the deadline for all inter- Three-Year Terms Anne Riegel, her husband Schaumberg will face Linda tion web site he currently serves as ested candidates to file peti- Robert and two daughters Esemplare, Patricia Knodel and the representative to Union County tions to run in this year’s have lived in Westfield for Pauline Genakos in the April elec- Educational Services, the represen- board election. almost 10 years. tions. tative to the Parent Teacher Associa- Eight Westfield candi- She has a daughter in eighth In 2000 Mrs. Esemplare, a 20-year tion (PTA), as an alternate the New dates are competing for a grade at Edison Intermediate veteran of board service made a last Jersey School Boards and on the build- chance at one of four seats. School and another daughter minute decision not to run again due ing and grounds committee. The three-year terms up in the fifth grade at Jefferson to family reasons and served as peti- Mrs. Schaumberg attended Lehigh for grabs currently belong to Elementary School. tioner for a previous 26-year board University in Pennsylvania, and is a Dr. Carol Molnar, Kimberly Mrs. Riegel earned a Bach- member Patricia Knodel, who was mother of three children ranging from defeated in the 1999 election by John ages 5 to 13 years. Additionally, she Rhodes and Anne Riegel. Anne Riegel elor of Science Degree from Vying for those three seats the Wharton School at the Uni- Perrin and Peter Goggi. is a real estate broker with Caldwell are: Incumbents Mrs. versity of Pennsylvania and a A homemaker, Mrs. Knodel is the Banker in Summit. Rhodes, Mrs. Riegel and Masters of Business Adminis- DIGGING DEEP…Last week, Westfield firefighters spent three days following widow of John Patrick Knodel. Their As a native of Mountainside, Mrs. Beth Cassie, who is currently the snow storm of last week shoveling out fire hydrants to ensure access in the event eight children attended Deerfield Schaumberg is just completing her tration Degree from Columbia of a fire. filling in for the un-expired University in finance and ac- Elementary School. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 term of Lisa Alter. counting. Her work experience Dr. Molnar is not running includes financial analyst po- for reelection. She has served sitions in mergers and acquisi- Westfield Town Council Weighs Requests, the community for 15 years as tions at Citicorp Investment a member of the school board. Kimberly Rhodes Bank and bond investments at However, joining the in- Equitable Capital. cumbents for a chance at a She has also served on the Contents of 2003-2004 Municipal Budget three-year term are candi- Citizens Advisory Commit- dates Kenneth Sumner and tee in 1998, which recom- By LAUREN S. PASS In total operating expense re- Building Department is requesting a of that sum includes requests for a Bruce Regenstreich. mended the successful bond Specially Written for The Westfield Leader quests are up $692,285 or 12 per- $23,500 increase, which includes ve- $12,170 increase in Recreation De- Candidates running to fill referendum for the Franklin “It’s time to bring out the knives,” cent over 2002. hicle requests and $55,000 for the partment salaries, including a 10 per- the one-year un-expired and McKinley additions. For Second Ward Republican Council- Operating expenses that are set to Department of Public Works, which cent raise request for the Recreation term of Mrs. Alter include six years, she served on the man and Finance Committee Chair- increase in 2003 are the Rahway Val- was already spent on the Presidents’ Director Bruce Kaufman, a $60,000 newcomers Gerald Board of Directors of the Jew- man Matthew Albano stated in regard Beth Cassie ley Sewage Authority fees which will Day snow storm. increase in overtime costs attributed Fahrenthold, Bruce Johnson ish Community Center of to saving funds in the budget. increase by $120,609 and health in- Salary and wage requests are up to the Presidents’ Day snowstorm; an and Julia Burnett Walker. Central New Jersey. The Westfield Town Council has surance costs which will rise $305,000 $684,055 or 5.1 percent over 2002. increase of $25,571 for Department Kimberly Rhodes, a resi- Currently, her responsibili- been laboring over the budget during this year. $320,000 of that tally is attributable of Health salaries, which mostly rep- dent of Westfield since 1995, ties on the school board in- several public meetings the past week, The Westfield Memorial Library is to the fire and police department, as resents extra per diem employees that is vying for her second term clude serving as the Board and will continue to until it is finalized. requesting a $145,900 increase; the dictated by contract. The remainder have already been approved and on the Board of Education. Vice President and Chairper- implemented; a $30,679 increase for The candidate has a son at son of the Finance Commit- the Municipal Court, which is offset Roosevelt Intermediate tee as well as maintaining an SCHOOL BD. PROPOSES 6.5 PERCENT TAX INCREASE by revenue; a $15,231 increase for School and a daughter at active role on the Curricu- the Finance Department and $37,404 Franklin Elementary School. Kenneth Sumner lum, Policy and Long Range represents increases for both union Mrs. Rhodes worked for 11 Planning Committees. Westfield BOE Budget Includes and non-union staff. years as a credit rating analyst. “If re-elected, I hope to con- The council spent time during their During that time, she served tinue making a positive im- meetings discussing the library bud- as a Senior Director where she pact on the school district. get request, including a portion of had the opportunity to chair My effectiveness as a board Eighth Grade Sports Programs one meeting where Library Board numerous municipal bond member is strengthened by showed the sources of revenue, a three- members relayed that this proposi- President Cindy Cockren and Direc- rating committees, including my volunteer experiences in By CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN tor Barbara Thiele were present. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader year state aid comparison, and a bud- tion was a direct result of the commu- school district bonds. education and my back- The board is requesting salary in- She is the Treasurer of the ground in finance, as well as As Tuesday night’s meeting drew get summary of expected expendi- nity voicing their priorities. The board tures by program. also hoped that should such a direc- creases of five percent for all employ- Junior League, Treasurer and Bruce Regenstreich the knowledge gained from to a close, the entire board of educa- ees, including the part-time staff, with President Elect of the three and half years on the tion seemed to be in agreement over The board then heard from Vice- tive go forward, a committee of prin- president Anne Riegel, who presented ciples and athletic staff would look the exceptions of the Assistant Direc- Westfield Alumnae Chapter One-Year Terms board,” she said. the proposed budget for the 2003-04 tor, who the board is requesting an of Kappa Alpha Theta, “During my next term on school year. the recommendations from the fi- into the program’s exact makeup. nance committee. With room for ne- Mr. Berman continued of 5.7 per- eight percent increase for and a de- former Treasurer of the Col- the board, I will continue Board Administrator and Secretary partment head who was hired last lege Woman’s Club, former working towards excellence Bob Berman halted the board’s ac- gotiation in this year’s budget, Ms. cent proposed budget. The 2003-04 Riegel proposed that it include a new proposed tax levy increase, as a per- year and the board is requesting a Recording Secretary of the in our school system. My ceptance of the finance committee’s 2.36 percent increase for. Franklin Parent-Teacher Or- specific goals include main- budget recommendations, however, math teacher at Roosevelt, fund girl’s cent, is 6.5. This translates in cents to Lacrosse, in addition to the ice hockey the proposed tax levy increase of Ms. Thiele stated that the New Jersey ganization (PTO), and mem- taining reasonable class sizes saying that voting had to be sus- State Library Association is recom- ber of the Optimist Club. She despite enrollment growth, pended until the next meeting, when coach, and all city transportation. $0.19 per $100 of assessed property She went on to present the recom- value. By “eliminating redundan- mending a 4.5 percent increase in sala- also took part in the Westfield meeting the needs of students he would present a formal resolution ries for 2003, and that they are asking Schools Strategic Plan and with varying abilities, effec- for them to officially vote on. Despite mendation that the budget fund cies,” the board’s proposed budget is eighth grade sports. Many board for five percent in order to remain com- worked on the 1998 bond Julia Burnett Walker tively using technology to this delay, it appears that the pro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 petitive for hiring purposes. issue, which provided addi- support instruction and de- posed budget will be finalized, as it Included in the library’s operating tional classrooms at the el- veloping fiscally-sound garnered praise from members of the budget is the cost of replacing the ementary schools. budgets that reflect board and public alike. This success WF Council Approves light bulbs on the second floor. Due to “Since joining the board Westfield’s educational pri- was largely due to the fact that “this the height of the ceiling, special scaf- three years ago, I have served orities,” she concluded. year (it is) a little bit easier to fit folding has to be constructed in order on the Policy Committee, Beth Cassie, who is run- everything under the cap,” said Su- to reach the lights. Because of these the Town Liaison Commit- ning for her first three-year perintendent of Schools, Dr. William $1.1 Million Bond Sale factors all of the lights are replaced tee, the Finance Committee, term, was appointed to the Foley. every other year on the second floor. and the Facilities Commit- board in September to fill the The budget breakdown provided By LAUREN S. PASS Robert Cockren stated that the shoe- Bruce Johnson Specially Written for The Westfield Leader They are also requesting a $10,000 tee. I have been the chair- un-expired term of Mrs. Alter. by Mr. Berman reveals that a decrease horning ordinance needs to be re- line item to hire an interior design man of the Facilities Com- “Now having had the ex- in the needs of the Special Education At Tuesday night’s council meet- done. consultant to make the library mittee for the past two years. perience of being on the board Department, combined with an in- ing, a special ordinance was passed The council previously discussed “warmer,” according to Mrs. Cockren. Each of these experiences for close to six months, I am creased enrollment in the district as a that allows the council to finance the demolition of a home on Vernon The library is also requesting has increased my knowl- much more aware of the mul- whole, allows for such room. In the $1.1 million in un-funded pension Terrace, voiced concern over subdi- money from the capital budget for edge of the challenges and titude of issues facing the 2003-2004 proposed budget for liabilities through the sale of a re- vision and the applicableness of the new carpeting. successes of our district. As I district. I hope to leverage Westfield Public Schools, the maxi- funding bond in cooperation with shoe horning ordinance. The council discussed their dis- have moved up the learning my knowledge gained and mum budget CAP is 5.7 percent, which the county. The bond is being pro- Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh content with the library’s use of funds curve, I feel I have become continue to contribute to the equals an estimated maximum bud- cessed through the Union County stated at Tuesday’s meeting that the for salary increases rather than pro- more effective as a board Gerald Fahrenthold CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 get of $65,452,158. Mr. Berman Improvement Authority. subdivision of that lot has already gramming at each of the past week’s The council then moved on to its been approved by the Planning budget meetings. A decision has yet regular conference agenda, which Board. He stated the subdivision to made regarding the library’s bud- included a resolution to draw war- fully conforms to zoning regula- get or capital projects requests. Hearing on Temple Parking Lot rants for overpaid taxes for 2002 pur- tions. The council’s finance committee suant to a judgment. Mr. Cockren stated that if the sub- will be meeting with the library board. Acting Mayor Matthew Albano division had not been approved, the Much time was also spent discuss- stated that the refund is the result of council could have denied the re- ing vehicle purchases for various Application Postponed Again a tax appeal to the county board of quest for the home demolition, pend- departments including Police and taxation. ing Planning Board approval. He said Recreation, but vehicle discussion In other business, Town Attorney By LAUREN S. PASS The property owners did receive cial meetings is typically worked out the ordinance has been tested and was tabled until Town Administrator Specially Written for The Westfield Leader notice and a legal advertisement was between the town and the applicant. now needs to be updated. James Gildea could provide a list of Last Thursday night, residents re- published in The Leader on February 6. Fees for the Board of Adjustment BOE Candidate Acting Mayor Albano stated the all the town vehicles to the council. turned to their homes, frustrated after Though representatives from the and Planning Board vary by appli- ordinance should be referred to the The Historic Preservation Commit- the Westfield Board of Adjustment town and John Schmidt, the attorney cant. Those fees depend on how much Submission Invitation Laws and Rules Committee. tee is requesting $3,150 to hire a meeting, which was scheduled for representing the temple, stated that work goes into the application by Board of Education candidates The council will also review a long- consultant in order to make more 7:30 p.m., had been canceled at the only one newspaper was noticed, a town professionals, according to in Westfield, Scotch Plains and term lease for the Downtown Westfield historical designations and to rewrite last minute. reporter from The Record Press was at Norma Yuro, a representative of the Mountainside are invited to sub- Corporation (DWC). The DWC has the ordinance that created the com- The meeting was to be held to hear Town Hall for the meeting. Department of Public Works. mit a letter to the editor or a press proposed to lease office space in the mittee. the application being made by When the Town was contacted and According to Town Zoning Offi- release each week regarding their basement of the former Fleet Bank Once again the council agreed to Temple Emanu-El to construct a park- questioned as to why the meeting was cial, Kathleen Neville, applicants platform for the editions of March building at East Broad and Elm commit the money collected through ing lot on an adjacent East Broad canceled, The Leader was directed to who request a special meeting are 6 through April 3. Streets, now occupied by The parking permits to a fund for parking Street property, but was canceled due call Mr. Schmidt. He stated that it is charged approximately $1,000. Submissions may include a Children’s Place, a children’s cloth- improvements. to a notification error. the “town’s responsibility” to notice This is the second time the meeting photo and should not exceed 250 ing store. On Tuesday night the council at- All regular meetings of the boards the newspapers. has been postponed. As of press time words. They are subject to editing Fourth Ward Democrat Council- tacked the capital portion of the bud- are posted in Town Hall and The Town Attorney Robert Cockren told no new date has been set for the meet- as may be required for space and man Lawrence Goldman, who serves get. The council decided that they Westfield Leader receives a list of all The Leader that notification of spe- ing. style. as the Liaison to the DWC, stated that deemed the town’s infrastructure and of the meetings for the year. Because All letters and press releases the lease took a long time because of public safety to be the most impor- this meeting was a special meeting, PAGE INDEX should be emailed to the DWC’s relationship with the tant items for the capital budget. two newspapers were to receive no- [email protected] by the Fri- Westfield Area Chamber of Com- $1.1 million is proposed to be spent Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 15-16 merce. He stated that the rent will be tice, as well as every property owner Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E...... 17-18 day previous to the date of publica- in 2003 on roads, sidewalks, and traf- tion. within 200 feet. Community .... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-14 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, February 27, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER Eight Candidates Compete For Four Open WF Council RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Positions on Westfield Board of Education a “little higher.” The DWC and the Chamber had StatisticsStatistics for for Weeks Week Ending Ending February Nov. 16, 15, 2002 2003 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 been sharing office space when con- success of the board. I think my back- with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a University. After receiving his Doc- struction began on The Children’s Nature of Call: First Call: Second Call: Third Call: ground and skills as a management Major in Education,” he said. toral Degree, he did postdoctoral re- Place, causing both to move to the Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 4 2 consultant are well suited to the needs “I believe I have a great deal to offer search at the Yale University School Fleet Bank on Elm Street. The Cham- Behavioral Disorder 1 of the board,” she said. the families of Westfield. I am at a of Medicine. ber will continue to be based at the Bleeding/Hemorrhage 1 1 Mrs. Cassie and her husband Scott stage in my life where I feel it is time The candidate has coached Desti- Fleet Bank. have two children, a second grader at to give something back to the com- nation Imagination teams for the past Fourth Ward Democrat Council- Cardiac Arrest 1 Franklin Elementary School, and a munity that has helped make my chil- five years. These teams have inte- woman Susan Jacobson, Liaison to Cardiac Related 1 1 preschooler. dren better people, and I have time grated acting, art, music, robotics, the Chamber, stated that the DWC Diabetic Related (Potential) 2 1 She currently works at home as an and energy to undertake that effort. electronics and engineering in their independent management consult- will lose the money it was getting Gasro-Intestinal Distress 5 4 1 My background in education, along solutions for this creative, problem- from the Chamber’s sub-lease. She ant to the healthcare industry and is with the sound logic and reason a law solving competition. General Illness 6 involved as a volunteer with both of school education has provided, sea- stated that the discussion had be- He has also had detailed involve- come “volatile” at times, but that OB/GYN 1 her children’s schools, Franklin and soned by the years of reality that only ment in the planning and design of Other 3 Presbyterian Nursery School. someone who has raised children to multi-million dollar science facili- their decision to part ways was “mu- “We need a school system that pre- the ages of 24, 18 and 17 can under- ties. tual.” Other Injury 2 1 pares our students not just for the stand, I am more than ready for the “I’m running to help bring innova- Town Administrator James Gildea Respiratory Distress 5 1 certain challenges of today but the task,” he said. tion, a sense of community trust, and said the cost for the new lease is Seizure 1 unforeseen challenges of five and ten included in the budget presented to “I have the added advantage of the excellence in responding to the di- Spinal Injury 1 1 years from now. No one, I am sure, advice of my wife who holds a Mas- versity of students needs to the the council for 2003. would disagree with that as a goal. ters Degree from NYU in Recreational Westfield school system,” he said. Mr. Gildea also stated that the final Stroke/CVA 1 However, we need to work toward this Therapy and a Master’s degree in “My background in science, tech- stakeholder meeting was held for the Suspected Fracture 3 1 goal in a tough financial environ- Education from the Bank Street Col- nology, and working with students in ShopRite grid, with Wilbur Smith Syncope 1 1 ment. We face both increased enroll- lege of Education, in Special Educa- creative problem solving competi- Associates addressing plans for traf- Unconscious 1 ment and decreased state funding. tion,” he said. tions will provide a unique comple- fic calming. We face tough choices on goals, pro- “In a world that is becoming in- ment to the experience of existing Residents in that area of town re- TOTALS 39 15 2 grams, and funding. Therefore, it is a creasingly more dangerous, and where board members.” quested traffic calming measures due time for all of the citizens of Westfield, strong, intelligent, leadership can not Julia Burnett Walker moved to to an increase in traffic due to the Paramedics 14 (first call); 5 (second call); 0 (third call) = 19 not just the Board of Education, to be taken for granted, I am prepared to Westfield in July 2001, and currently Genesis Eldercare 3 (first call); 4 (second call); 0 (third call) = 7 ShopRite in Garwood. Wilbur Smith Senior Citizens Complex 3 (first call); 1 (second call); 0 (third call) = 4 look very keenly at the entire school do what I can to help the Board of has two children enrolled in the has studied the area and will present system, to volunteer, and to act to Education help our schools educate Westfield school district: one in kin- Sunrise Assisted Living 1 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 1 make sure that our students get the its final recommendations to the Out of Town Mutual Aid 2 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 2 the leaders of tomorrow,” he con- dergarten and one in the second grade. council. most benefit from what we can give cluded. She is actively involved in her Non-Emergency Calls 3 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 3 them,” she stated. Gerald Fahrenthold has lived in children’s school and her church. She Third Ward Republican Council- Total Calls: 56 Kenneth Sumner, a resident of Westfield since the summer of 2000. volunteers in each classroom and the man and Chairman of the Transporta- Westfield for two years, moved to He lived in England from 1998 to library. She is also the Art Apprecia- tion Parking and Traffic (TPT) Com- WESTFIELD Westfield because of the excellent 2000. Prior to that, he lived in Hous- tion Committee Co-Chairman at Wil- mittee, Rafael Betancourt, stated that school system. ton, Tex., where he was born. son School. At St. Paul’s Episcopal the report should be in within a couple FIRE BLOTTER “I have three young boys (ages six, The candidate is a father to three Church, she serves as a member of the of weeks. four, and one) who will be enrolled in children who all currently attend hospitality committee, the flower He said this project was two years the Westfield Public Schools for many in the making and that it takes time to FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • First Street – Malfunctioning fire alarm. Westfield schools. guild and teaches Sunday School. • Minisink Way – Carbon monoxide years,” he stated. Mr. Fahrenthold works for AEGIS get these projects done. • North Wickom Drive – Bedroom lock- “We moved to Westfield for several out with children inside. alarm. Mr. Sumner is a College Professor Insurance Group in Jersey City where reasons, the most important of which The Westfield Leader also • West Dudley Avenue – Secured down and Deputy Chair of the Psychology he manages the Financial and Alter- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 was the wonderful school system. It is learned that special police officer • Springfield Avenue – Fire alarm acti- a telephone line. Department at Montclair State Uni- native Products team. obvious that there are a lot of very John Morgan has been appointed TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 versity where his major teaching du- vated unintentionally. He volunteers at the “Night Place,” able people working very hard to as the new parking director for the • South Chestnut Street – Flooded • Harding Street – Furnace fire. ties are focused on graduate level and is also active in the youth minis- make the Westfield schools the best town. basement. • Sandra Circle – Apartment lockout. education in industrial and organiza- try at the Westfield Presbyterian they can be,” she said. “I believe my Mr. Gildea told The Leader that • Hillside Avenue – House lockout with • Cumberland Street – Fire alarm acti- tional psychology, research methods, Church where he teaches Sunday energy and enthusiasm would be a parking management has been children inside. vated unintentionally. and statistics. School. positive addition to the mix. I prac- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 He also serves on the Executive shifted, whereby it is now under the “I feel that I am both well qualified ticed law for seven years; now I am a jurisdiction of the Westfield Police • East Broad Street – Animal rescue. • Lawrence Avenue – Furnace fire. Board of the McKinley School PTO and heavily vested in the success of stay-at-home mom. I bring a perspec- • Lamberts Mill Road – Malfunctioning • Rahway Avenue – Telephone pole and has volunteered in many areas the Westfield school system. I taught Department. This change came after tive that should serve the board well a proposal was presented by Police fire alarm. snapped in half. with the school including fundraising, eighth grade Science and Mathemat- in a time when questions about class- • Wells Street – Unknown odor in a house. • Harding Street – Furnace fire. cultural arts programming, and com- ics in the Houston Independent room space and funding must be ad- Chief Bernard Tracy. Mr. Gildea said MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • Springfield Avenue – Electrical fire. munity outreach through “Lynne’s School District for two years so I dressed.” that this will be a “more efficient Helping Hands.” know firsthand the joys and pains of The public will be able to vote for management of parking.” “As a college professor, I am in the teaching. I have three children, one the following candidates on Tues- Mayor Gregory McDermott was WESTFIELD unique position to see the end prod- each in elementary, middle, and high day, April 15. absent from the meeting. uct of public education, and I look to school. From this I have the parent’s POLICE BLOTTER the opportunity on the Board of Edu- perspective of our schools. From my cation as another way to facilitate work with the youth at my church, I SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 each was set at $25,000. student success at an earlier level. get another insight into our schools WF Council Continues to Weigh • Jeffrey S. Kempf, 44, of Princeton MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 The opportunity to serve on the Board as I hear from them the comments that Junction was arrested on Central Avenue • The manager of a South Avenue busi- of Education is not so much as to they do not always pass onto their and charged with driving while intoxi- ness reported that a 1994 Honda that was provide leadership, but to provide a parents,” he said. Requests, Contents of Budget cated. He was subsequently released to a left running outside the establishment was service to the community. Making “As a homeowner and taxpayer, I CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 responsible party. taken from the premises. It had not been schools strong makes the community feel the pinch of higher taxes, but also fic calming. Money is also being able for student use. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 recovered as of press time. strong. Students in this age need not recognize that a successful, well-re- considered for repairs to both Councilman Goldman also stated • A Scotch Plains resident reported that only to be knowledgeable of the ba- garded school system attracts new firehouses and the municipal build- that he had conversed with Board of the left front tire on his motor vehicle was Westfield’s Kate Walsh sics of reading, writing, math, and residents and supports higher home ing. Education President Arlene Gardner flattened while the vehicle was parked in science, but they also need to be values. My experience as a teacher, a The council has yet to discuss all and that the “portrait she paints” of the 400 block of East Broad Street. Named to Dean’s List THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 socially, emotionally, and culturally parent of three current students, an of the vehicle requests or the capital the council – BOE meetings are dif- • WESTFIELD – Fairfield Univer- competent,” he said. An Embree Crescent resident reported sity in Fairfield, Conn. has announced advisor to other young people, and a requests from the library. First Ward ferent from what Councilman the loss or theft of his wallet and the subse- “Training in the Arts allows stu- taxpayer enables me to recognize the Republican Councilman Sal Betancourt reported to the council as quent unauthorized use of his credit cards. that Kate Walsh of Westfield, the dents to appreciate a broad range of issues of the many parties that need to Caruana stated that with the on of the liaisons. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh, cultures,” he added. “Training in ath- work together to make the Westfield economy and the other increases Fourth Ward Democrat Council- • Abdur Abdullah, 21, of Newark and was named to the Dean’s List for the letics teaches students the importance school district the finest in New Jer- coming from the county and school woman Susan Jacobson stated that Jamil Tang, 23, of East Orange were ar- fall 2002 semester. of being a good sport, regardless of sey,” he concluded. board, only the essentials should be she had been at two of the joint rested at North and Central Avenues and Kate is majoring in communica- whether they are good athletes. These Bruce Johnson and his wife, Molly charged with theft of identity, theft by tions at Fairfield. She is pursuing a areas need to be maintained and approved for this year’s municipal meetings, and suggested that stu- Adams, have lived in Westfield for budget. dents could park at Memorial Pool deception and credit card theft. minor in Asian studies and music. strengthened in the school system eight years and have two children. The pair are suspected of having at- She is also active in the University and I will work to maintain the posi- His son, Sam, is in seventh grade at At the close of Tuesday’s meeting and then be bused to the high tempted to purchase a new Mercedes Benz Third Ward Republican Councilman school. Symphonic Orchestra and Flute tive educational experiences of all Roosevelt Intermediate School, and from a Pennsylvania dealership through Choir. Kate is currently spending the students in the district.” his daughter Melanie is in fourth Rafael Betancourt brought up the Mr. Betancourt stated that the ideas the unauthorized use of a Westfield Bruce Regenstreich, a resident of grade at Wilson Elementary School. issue of a proposed parking lot be- Mrs. Gardener articulated in the letter resident’s financial information. It is be- spring semester studying abroad in Westfield for five years, lives in town Dr. Johnson has been a research hind the National Guard Armory on to the editor were not articulated at lieved they obtained the information after Beijing, China. with his wife, Merry, and three chil- scientist at Merck & Co., Inc. for the Rahway Avenue. He cited that there the meetings. the victim lost his wallet. A graduate of Westfield High dren: a daughter who has success- past 15 years. An expert in the three- was a limited window of opportunity It was agreed that the discussion Bail was set at $100,000 for Abdullah, School’s Class of 2000, Kate is plan- fully graduated college, and two sons dimensional structures of proteins, to build a lot at that location due to should continue when the council who was also being held on a no-bail ning a career in public relations. at Westfield High School, one in his the fact that development is begin- meets again tonight at 7:30 p.m. to Sheriff’s warrant out of Essex County and To be selected for the Dean’s List, the candidate currently specializes numerous traffic warrants. Tang was be- junior and the other is his senior year. in designing and developing com- ning on Codding Road. further discuss the budget. Kate attained a grade point average ing held on $75,000 bail, with a 10 percent of at least 3.5, of a possible 4.0. Along with his background in edu- puter software to aid in the design of Also at issue was a recent letter to option. cation Mr. Regenstreich also attended new drugs. He has also worked as a the editor in The Westfield Leader by SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 law school where he earned a Juris commercial fisherman and marine bi- Board of Education (BOE) President • A resident of the 100 block of West Doctorate Degree. ologist. Arlene Gardner, who offered alter- MS Candidates Dudley Avenue reported an attempt at “I have always understood the im- Dr. Johnson received his Bachelor identity theft. The victim said a credit card BOE Budget nate solutions to the parking prob- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 portance of education having taught of Science Degree in Zoology from lem at Westfield High School. first 3-year term. She was elected as company informed him that someone had elementary and middle school after CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the University of Washington and a Fourth Ward Democrat Council- a write in candidate, taking 813 attempted to obtain a credit card in his name an increase of only a penny more than graduating from Brooklyn College Doctorate in Zoology from Duke man Lawrence Goldman stated that votes. but with a different address. Police said the victim had also been two years ago. The tax comparison other options should be considered According to the board’s web site contacted by a computer company, inform- chart reveals that in 2001-02, the tax first and voiced his concern that the she is currently serving on the Policy, ing him someone had tried to open up a line levy increase equaled 4.1 percent, or town does not own the property. He Special Education and Enrichment $0.18 per $100. In 2002-03, the tax  of credit in his name. As of press time, no A SYLVAN Moment added that if the South Avenue park- and the Technology Committees. one had been charged in connection with levy increase was 9.7 percent, or $0.27 ing lot is developed the parking lot No information on Ms. Genakos the incidents. per $100. The on Watterson Street would be avail- was available at press time. • A resident of Highland Park reported Mr. Berman will present a formal that someone entered his unlocked motor resolution for the board to vote on vehicle on Central Avenue and removed officially at next week’s meeting. moment checks totaling $4,629. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Before the board had embarked on a • After being stopped for motor vehicle discussion of the overall proposed he did his Small groups & Low tuition violations on Central Avenue, Stephen budget, though, the members heard Improve 100, 150, 200 + points Balla, 18, of Cranford and Andrew Heom, from Carol Swann-Daniels, Supervi- homework Powerful test taking tips 19, of Warren were arrested on various sor of Instructional Technology. Ms. Certified Teachers drug charges. Swann-Daniels went over the pro- without you OUR 26TH YEAR OF SERVICE Each was charged with possession of posed technology budget for 2003- less than 50 grams of suspected marijuana, 04. She sees the need for such things even asking. 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Erratum puter leases and other factors, there is : In the February 20 edition of The actually a decrease in many expendi- Followed by individual attention and personalized lesson Douglas M. Fasciale Westfield Leader and The Times of ture areas for the 2003-04 year. This plans from highly trained and certified teachers. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the article is largely in part to certified in-house : And progress reports for you every step of the way. about Jon Bramnick being chosen technicians and recycling units. Spe- Certified Civil Trial Attorney for the Assembly seat, it stated that cifically, the proposed budget for If your child is struggling or not being challenged by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Dan Gallic recently managed the 2003-04 shows a decrease of 1.17 unsuccessful U.S. senate campaign percent from the 2002-03 period. enough, call Sylvan today. for Doug Forrester, when it should In other board business, board presi- Concentrating in personal injury have read consulted as opposed to dent Arlene Gardner said she was LEARNINGSYLVAN CENTER managed. The Leader/Times also “pleased to announce that we have TM and malpractice cases. eight Westfield residents who have Learning feels good. stated that John Sette was a Free- holder, he is actually a Republican declared themselves as candidates for www.educate.com Chairman. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Thursday, February 27, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 45TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-45 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Four Candidates Compete Group Petitions Proper Burial For Three SP-F BOE Seats For 9/11 Victim By FRED ROSSI Specially Written for The Times By JENNIFER PINTO Boards, member of the PTA Council, on the SPFHS mock trial team for Specially Written for The Times member of the Terrill Music Boosters three years, served on various PTAs While plans are moving forward Two incumbents and two new can- and the High School Music Boosters and has been involved with the St. to rebuild the site in lower Man- didates filed petitions on Monday, Association Executive Boards, Board Bart’s softball league for three years. hattan where the twin towers stood February 24, for their chance to rep- of Education liaison on behalf of the “Scotch Plains is my hometown. I until September 11, 2001, a local resent Scotch Plains, on the McGinn PTA and the Music am very proud of our community and group, with support from thousands Scotch Plains-Fanwood Three-Year Terms Boosters Association, mem- our school district. I t has served me of persons around the world, feels Board of Education. ber of the 1994 Board of well and I want to make sure that it the priority should not be on re- The four candidates will Education Facilities Task continues to serve our students well, building but ensuring that the ashes vie for three seats (three-year Force, two-time Cub Scout now and in the future. The state is of their loved ones are properly terms). Those candidates den mother. dumping most of its funding into the handled. “I made the commitment failing ‘Abbott’ districts. As a result, It’s been nearly 18 months since include incumbents, Vice THE ROAD TO WASHINGTON…Kara Kaskiw a junior at Scotch Plains- President Linda Nelson, when I was elected to my successful school districts like ours the terrorist attacks in New York first term on the Board to face very serious financial challenges. Fanwood High School, was selected to attend the Presidential Classroom Media and it may shock some to learn that who is up for her second term, & Democracy program in Washington, D.C. next month. Kara will be covering the and Thomas Russo, who is continue my service if I was We have to fight to obtain our fair weeklong hands-on educational event as a special correspondent for The Times of the ashen remains of many victims up for his third term. The able. The community ben- share of state and federal aid. There is Scotch Plains-Fanwood. She is already scheduling interviews with elected state of the terrorist attacks on the World efits when Board members no other way to maintain the quality Trade Center are still in the Fresh incumbents will face-off with Linda Nelson officials and program personnel in New Jersey and DC. Presidential Classroom newcomers George Gowen are able to invest time in of our district without unfairly bur- Communications Director, Joseph Rosica, said, “Kara’s group will meet Elizabeth Kills Landfill on Staten Island as and Betti Ann Woerner. learning the role and respon- dening our taxpayers.” Dole, Ralph Nader, Pentagon Officials, George Stephenopolis, Senator Lautenberg, part of the ashes from the buildings After three terms, Board sibilities, and continue serv- George Gowen, a ten-year resident, and Congressman Ferguson to name a few.” Pictured, left to right, are: Halina that were destroyed. Late last year, member Theresa Larkin, de- ing for more than one term. of Scotch Plains, lives in town with Kaskiw, Kelli Kaskiw, Kara and Michael Kaskiw, as they examine the itinerary, a group was formed to push for the Most issues we deal with are his wife Jane and two sons, Zachary curriculum, and requirements around their kitchen table in preparation for removal of those remains from the cided not to run again. Mrs. Kara’s assignment. Larkin told The Times, “It complex and require some- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 landfill and their return to the World has been a privilege to serve one with experience as a Trade Center site to be part of the this fine community. But Board member, public planned memorial. WTC Families after nine years it is time for school parent and commu- Administration Suggests Cutting for Proper Burial is made up of me to undertake new endeav- Thomas Russo nity resident,” said Mrs. several dozen local residents— ors.” Nelson. those who have lost loved ones Board Vice President Thomas Russo, who at- and close friends as well as other Linda Nelson, a resident of tended SP-F schools, has Middle School Sports and Clubs interested parties. In addition, a Scotch Plains for almost 20 been a resident of Scotch number of people across the coun- Plains since 1966. By JENNIFER PINTO Mr. Del Sordi presented the admin- sports from $21,812 to $0. years, has two sons who have Specially Written for The Times try provide the group with input, Mr. Russo and his wife, istrations recommendations for bud- In addition the recommendations advice and support. graduated from high school At last Thursday’s budget meeting get cuts, (the administration recom- also suggested cutting some of the and are currently attending Marla, are parents to two Diane Horning of Scotch Plains, sons, one currently a junior the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of mendations included input from prin- cocurricular activities in the high along with her husband, Kurt, college. Education reviewed recommenda- cipals and supervisors). school from $342,911 to $142,911, a Mrs. Nelson’s professional in high school and one an helped found the group after meet- eighth grader at Park tions for the 2003-2004-school bud- Needless to say, the most shocking $200,000 cut, and all activities in the ing Art Russo of Union at a support field is school public rela- Betti Ann Woerner get, which were presented by Busi- recommendation felt by the board elementary schools from $23,001 to tions, for which she has a Middle. group last year. Mrs. Horning’s son, Mr. Russo is a certified ness Administrator and Board Secre- was to cut all middle school sports $0 and middle schools $65,060 to $0. Matthew, a graduate of Scotch master’s degree from tary Anthony Del Sordi. from $60,632 to $0 and ninth grade Glassboro State College, criminal trial attorney with CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Plains-Fanwood High School, was now Rowan University. Cur- Mueller, Russo and employed by Marsh McLennan rently, she combines her Warmington, P.C., dividing when he was lost on September 11. Board of Education service his time between offices in Mr. Russo also lost his son on that with her freelance work as a Scotch Plains, Morristown FW Council Pans Commercial day. Several months ago, when they writer, editor and public re- and Newton. met, they talked about their frus- lations consultant. Mr. Russo received his trations in trying to have the ashen Mrs. Nelson is a member George Gowen Bachelors of Arts degree in remains of the victims moved out of Calvary Lutheran Church Economics and Sociology Parking and Library Spending of the Fresh Kills Landfill, where in Cranford, where she serves as a lay from the College of William and Mary they have been intermingled with and received a Juris Doctorate in 1981 By JAMES A. BRIDGE cial vehicle,” he said. “I think its way thought of a municipal and commer- the physical wreckage of the twin assistant, member of several commit- Specially Written for The Times tees and chair of the Memorials Com- from the American University Wash- too broad.” cial parking lot, overnight. “I am not towers. mittee. ington College of Law. There was plenty of “ugly” at the Councilman Michael Brennan said comfortable...with actually codify- Mrs. Horning told The Times of Mrs. Nelson also served as presi- Mr. Russo, who has served on the Monday night Borough Council that he didn’t want Fanwood busi- ing that,” he said. Scotch Plains-Fanwood this week dent of the women’s organization, Board of Education for the past six meeting. ness that rely on their truck to have to While the motion was ultimately that, at first, she had trusted au- capital fund-raising drive chairper- years and is currently up for his third Trucks are littering the downtown find, or pay for, alternative parking. withdrawn, the amendment will be thorities “to get things done prop- son, Sunday School teacher, and three- term, has also served as a past Presi- business district after hours, “caus- Mayor Louis Jung said that the mu- recast with a definition of commer- erly” as far as the proper disposi- year congregational president. dent of the Fanwood Scotch Plains ing an eyesore situation,” according nicipal parking lot could be avail- cial vehicle drawn from existing resi- tion of the remains was concerned. Before being elected to the Board Rotary Club and a past Vice-Presi- to Council President Joel Whitaker. able for such hardship cases. But dential code. The new amendment “Then I saw everything buried in in 2000, Mrs. Nelson held the follow- dent of the Jaycees. Mr. Russo has A resolution to amend the land use again, a lack of definition dogged the will also offer a time frame banning the landfill and I started to become ing community roles: member of the also been a Catechist at St. ordinance to restrict commercial ve- discussion. commercial vehicles from the park- an activist alone.” McGinn Elementary and Terrill Bartholomew’s Church for seven hicle parking crashed into a fog bank “It has to be defined, what over- ing before the downtown between After meeting and hearing Mr. Middle School PTA Executive years. He has volunteered as a coach of unclear language and scope. Coun- night means,” he said. “We are going the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Russo’s similar concerns, they de- cil President Joel Whitaker withdrew to say that you can use the municipal Council President Whitaker said cided to join forces and form the his action as his proposed change lot during a certain time frame.” that this time was a good time to dust WTC Families for Proper Burial. itself became too different to remain Mr. Peck, though, winced at CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Marks Calls Governor’s for consideration. Mr. Whitaker’s intent was to re- strict business district commercial parking in the historic downtown to SP Planning Board Recommends Sprawl Plan ‘Dangerous’ set hours. Today, at least one com- pany there is leaving its vehicle parked By FRED ROSSI approval to the township’s terrorism visibly, marring the view of the down- Specially Written for The Times response plans, he said. town. Change to Zoning Ordinance The Scotch Plains Township Coun- There is also a emergency manage- Borough Attorney Mark Peck cil passed a resolution on Tuesday ment committee that meets periodi- pointed out that the ordinance amend- By FRED ROSSI being a contributor to the increase in ing property owners’ rights. Some night expressing its concerns over cally to discuss matters and also to ment didn’t specify trucks. Specially Written for The Times subdivision applications.” homeowners, he said, might have Governor James McGreevey’s recently role-play certain emergency situa- “It could be a 10-speed parked in As part of an effort to begin restrict- Mrs. Coronato noted that flag lots purchased their property as an invest- announced suburban sprawl efforts. tions to ensure that all local agencies front of a floral shop,” he said. ing excessive development in Scotch “developed as a response to develop- ment and with a future subdivision in With the eastern part of New Jersey, are working well together. Mr. Peck also noted that the ordi- Plains, the township’s Planning Board ing rural areas. However, times and mind. “We need to be cognizant of and Scotch Plains in particular, part of Addressing this month’s nation- nance didn’t delineate a clear scope is recommending that the Township development of our land has changed this,” he said. There is also the ques- the area of the state deemed by Tren- wide response to the heightened alert, of geography to cover the entire bor- Council act to eliminate so-called dramatically,” making it necessary tion of what would happen to subdi- ton to be suitable for further develop- Mr. Malool recommended that, in the ough. Mr. Whitaker though was ame- flag lots from the local zoning ordi- for township officials to look at vision applications currently pend- ment, the resolution urged the Gover- event of an emergency, residents lis- nable to an amendment that would nances. whether development of flag lots ing or being planned, although Board nor and other state officials “to follow ten to television and radio, and said shine the full effect of the restriction At its meeting on Monday evening, should continue. “If the allowance of attorney Daniel Bernstein said that through and deliver us additional le- it would be a good idea to keep a down to the Sun Tavern on South the board heard a report from Coun- flag lots is to be left in our zoning whatever ordinance is in effect at the gal tools to curb unwise development; battery-operated radio on hand if Avenue. cilwoman Paulette Coronato concern- laws,” she said, “we will continue to time of the application’s hearing takes fight, perhaps through constitutional power was interrupted. Councilman Andrew Calamaras ing a meeting two weeks ago of the see more and more change in the precedence. Another option is for the amendment, unfair and burdensome He said that, if an evacuation was took issue with the vagaries of the Planning Board’s zoning committee, character of our older established ar- Council to “grandfather” in those Supreme Court decisions that have necessary, police, fire and rescue proposed amendment. during which the issue of flag lots was eas.” Essentially, a flag lot is an over- applications that are currently pend- led to additional development; and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “I think we need to define commer- discussed in terms of their “possibly sized piece of property that is acces- ing so any amendments enacted don’t reconsider the new State Map that sible only via a narrow strip of road- affect them. encourages additional development way or driveway. On a map, the prop- Despite his playing devil’s advo- for communities such as ours that are Congressman to Read at FW Library; erty resembles a pole with a flag at its cate in questioning the potential prob- fully developed and have correspond- top. lems with making such a change, ingly burdened infrastructures, school Presently, the township has no re- Mayor Marks also said that systems and municipal services.” course, legally or via existing zoning homeowners’ investments were also Mayor Martin Marks called the June Event Planned for Anniversary regulations, to deny applications re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sprawl plan “a dangerous proposal.” garding flag lot development. “If we The township Planning Board and By BILL SHEPPARD Recently, the library has joined of adult and children’s programming, want to preserve the integrity and the council are already at work to Specially Written for The Times LMxAC (Libraries of Middlesex Auto- materials for young adults, an active character of Scotch Plains established BOE Candidate develop proposals that would give Dan Weiss, Fanwood Memorial mation Consortium), which encom- “Friends of the Library” organiza- neighborhoods, we must take action Submission Invitation local authorities more power to reject Library Director, told The Times of passes 25 other area public libraries, tion and supportive government. now and this may be the only way we what they see as overzealous develop- Scotch Plains-Fanwood that the Li- including the Plainfield Public Library Horace Corbin, Publisher of The can have more control as a Planning Board of Education candidates ment, especially in residential areas. brary “has been lending books to the and the Kenilworth Public Library. Times, will provide the library and the Board” in guiding the future devel- in Westfield, Scotch Plains and At the start of the council’s regular public for 100 years, beginning in a Fanwood Library cardholders may Friends with CDs that contain the opment of the township, Mrs. Mountainside are invited to sub- meeting, Paul Malool, the township’s small room at the rear of the post use these other libraries freely and complete copies of The Times for the Coronato said. mit a letter to the editor or a press Emergency Management Coordinator, office on North Avenue.” now have easy access to the combined last five years. Planning Board Chairman Joseph release each week regarding their made a brief presentation to update the He reported, “The total inventory holdings of all consortium members. Mr. Corbin said, “It makes perfect Doyle noted that this matter “has platform for the editions of March council on local efforts and plans in the of books at that time according to the The library goes into the second sense for us to support and to encour- been under discussion for a long time,” 6 through April 3. event of a terrorist-related incident. records was 156!” 100 years, offering access to a wide age the library’s efforts. Our local and reminded his colleagues that sev- Submissions may include a Mr. Malool’s remarks were timely in “It has come a long way since then,” variety of electronic resources includ- newspapers in concert with educa- eral years ago, the Zoning Board of photo and should not exceed 250 light of the heightened alert status said Mr. Weiss. “The location may have ing personal computers for public use tors, parents, librarians, citizens, Adjustment had recommended a simi- words. They are subject to editing announced by the federal government. moved only a few dozen yards to the and high-speed access to the Internet. along with the business community lar ordinance change, although the as may be required for space and style. He displayed a thick binder that he east (the new building was dedicated The library also provides a wealth CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Planning Board at that time didn’t said contained the township’s emer- on December 16, 1951 and added to in move forward on it. All letters and press releases gency operations procedures, which 1980), but the collection now features PAGE INDEX Mayor Martin Marks, like Coun- should be emailed to detail all types of emergencies as well over 40,000 items, plus audiovisual Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 15-16 cilwoman Coronato a member of the [email protected] by the Fri- as the local response to each of them. materials, newspapers, and subscrip- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E...... 17-18 board, noted several potential down- day previous to the date of publica- The state recently gave its formal tions to more than 100 magazines.” Community ... 6-7 Sports...... 11-14 sides to an ordinance change, includ- tion. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, February 27, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Marks Calls Governor’s SCOTCH PLAINS FW Council Pans Commercial POLICE BLOTTER Parking and Library Spending Sprawl Plan ‘Dangerous’ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 wearing blue pants and a jacket with a dark • A Rahway Road resident reported wool hat. The victim stated that nothing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 appeared to be missing from the vehicle. squad vehicles would drive through plete as possible. credit card fraud. Three suspects used his off the heretofore tabled capital im- Michael Brennan sided with credit card to make purchases. The victim • A Spruce Mill Road resident reported provement projects of the last two or Whitaker. “I don’t like these games,” neighborhoods announcing an evacu- The council also passed several ordi- that his vehicle had been scratched. The nances, including one that establishes was notified when his credit card company three years. Aside from taking advan- he said. He noted that the library was ation and instructing residents on how called to question him about some charges. driver’s side door to the rear driver’s side tage of the low interest rates, putting asking for an additional outlay for to proceed. crosswalks at several locations on Park passenger door. The vehicle was parked Avenue in the downtown area, as well SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 the projects in play would give work books this year. He also said information on other • A Westfield Road resident reported over night near his apartment. to contractors during a time when the “To me, that was $5,000 that they preparedness measures could be found as on Roosevelt Avenue near Trenton fraud. The victim stated that someone has SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 economy is sluggish and work is slow. spent on salary that they could have on various websites, including Avenue and on Westfield Avenue at St. been using her bank checking account to • A Hunter Avenue resident reported “People need work. Interests rates spent on books,” he said. www.fema.gov, www.ready.gov and the Bartholomew’s Church. make numerous internet payments to sev- having his 1997 silver Dodge Ram pickup are low,” he said. Councilman Andrew Calamaras websites for the Salvation Army and Another ordinance revises the guide- eral different companies. truck stolen. The vehicle was parked in his Mr. Whitaker continued that cost said he thought the library’s invest- Red Cross. lines for the use of temporary operating • A Forest Road resident reported an driveway at 11 p.m. on Saturday, February of money was at a nadir. “We’ll get 3.5 ment in a money market account was Mr. Malool can be contacted at the permits while another will increase attempted theft of his motor vehicle. The 22. The next morning at 6 a.m. it was to four percent, instead of the more incredibly bad form. Municipal Building at (908) 322-6700, various construction fees charged by victim stated that he was taking his dog for missing. typical 5.5 to six percent.” “To put money in a money market extension no. 310. the local government. a walk and noticed that his car interior light • Two Winding Brook Way residents Councilman Michael Brennan rec- account when we are all trying to In other business, Mayor Marks an- The council also passed an ordi- was on. The victim noticed his rear door reported having their metal lamps at the end ommended that the council needs to nounced that the county, with state nance which forbids vehicles from open up and then a young black male exited of their driveway smashed. The lamps scrape by is wrong,” he said. were mounted on the top of a brick base. set a completion policy, should it The net is that the library wanted assistance, will conduct a deer census standing or stopping on a section of from the vehicle running. The suspect was bond these projects. $71,680 for their 2003 operating in and around the Ashbrook Reserva- Sunrise Court near Evergreen Avenue “I think we have to have a policy budget. Council has decided to give tion to determine if the deer population between 8 and 9 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. statement about getting this work them $68,000. Council calculated on the south side of Scotch Plains has on school days. done,” he said. the salary increase backward to 2002, grown excessive and, if so, what to do The governing body also approved SP Group Petitions Proper Councilman David Trumpp applying the 2.3 percent raise that about the situation. the payment of $8,152 in funding for agreed. “There are about 30 projects was bypassed. Then, they uplifted Residents have complained of deer the Municipal Alliance Committee here. Costs go up while the streets go that number to the four per cent they in their yards and on the local roads and (MAC), a local group that works to Burial of Sept. 11 Victim after asking for assistance from the prevent substance abuse. unpaved.” have given throughout the borough. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Last week, several council members Mr. Trumpp said Tuesday in a tele- county for the past few years. The group’s efforts have been focused County Manager George Devanney had requested MAC to submit a report response and a rapid response,” Mrs. phone interview that some of the on getting support from New Jersey and Horning said. Twin bills are under con- projects that might lend themselves to informed Mayor Marks on Tuesday detailing its activities and the effec- that the study would be conducted. tiveness of its programs, and Mayor New York officials for moving the re- sideration in the Legislature that would bonding are for recreational facilities, SP Planning Bd mains out of the landfill, and Mrs. compel the Port Authority of New York field improvements, and basic im- The county had conducted an inves- Marks said that the group had, indeed, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tigation of the deer overpopulation in submitted a report that was deemed to Horning said the level of cooperation and New Jersey to cover and place in provements. “The bulk of them in- investments “in your neighborhood from the two states could not be more containers the ashes for eventual trans- volved upgrading infrastructure. the Watching Reservation several years be satisfactory by the members of the as well as your own home.” He said the back, found an overpopulation prob- council. different. port to the twin towers site to become Roads, drains, sidewalks, etc.,” he said. Council could discuss the issue at its “In New Jersey, we’ve gotten a good part of the planned memorial. In addi- Mr. Trumpp added that he agreed lem and taken actions that alleviated Councilman Frank Rossi com- conference meeting next Tuesday the situation somewhat. mended the township’s Public Works tion, “Governor McGreevey has been the time was right to look into the before letting township legal officials extremely responsive,” Mrs. Horning bonding, and that it might be good The Mayor urged residents to con- Department for its efforts during the draft an ordinance change and then, tinue contacting him about their own February 16-17 blizzard, as well as its said. “He doesn’t just respond in gen- for the people of Fanwood. BOE Candidates eral. He’s very specific and very fast.” “It’s a way of trying to what he need after allowing the Planning Board to experiences with deer so that the county snow-clearing efforts in the days after- confirm that the legal language con- will have information that is as com- ward. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Governor wrote to President to do while being cost-effective, for Bush requesting that the victims’ ashes the benefit of our tax payers,” he said. forms with the township’s Master Plan, and Spencer. introducing the ordinance amendment Mr. Gowen holds an Associates De- be returned to lower Manhattan and Council will invite bond counsel also assisted in a mailing done by the and borough auditors to a Tuesday, sometime in March. Admin. Recommends Cutting gree in applied science from Graham Junior College in Boston, Mass. where WTC Families group to inform vic- March 4 meeting to discuss the real tims’ next of kin about the situation on he majored in broadcast and continu- impact of bonding the projects. Staten Island. Mrs. Horning called the Councilman Whitaker strongly Middle School Sports, Clubs ing education from the school of New Library York City. Governor “very generous.” Further, she advised the council to adopt a four CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 singled out U.S. Senator Jon Corzine, Mr. Gowen has an extensive busi- per cent raise for all non-represented CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “In discussing all these cuts, the esti- The general consensus of the board ness background in the area of informa- Congressman Michael Ferguson, State borough employees. and the government need to encour- was that something else must be cut to mated tax impact is very, very substantial. Assemblywoman Linda Stender and He said that the Police and DPW avoid the elimination of all sports and I guess the highest I ever seen, and given tion technology at the senior level in age the art of writing and the joy of which he has served in many capaci- State Senator Neil Cohen for their ef- unions had settled on four per cent reading whenever we can.” clubs. that, a second question would be highly forts of the group’s behalf. increases, and that rate could fairly be “The elimination of all middle-school unlikely to be successful, I don’t see that ties. Mr. Gowen currently operates his “We are planning in the near future own Internet based business, Shooting Officials in New York City and in the applied to the non-union work force. sports, and 75 percent of all clubs elimi- being a good idea,” stated Mr. Russo. state government have been less-than- “One of my goals in life is to help to reach out to the community in StarGroup, LLC. hopes of acquiring photos, memora- nated is not acceptable…my preference “I don’t think it would be wise to go helpful, Mrs. Horning says. The Lower them think that they don’t ever have is to cut staff and increase activities,” about (a second question) this time,” Mr. Gowen has also been active in his bilia, etc relating to the library’s an- church as a Sunday school teacher and Manhattan Development Corporation, to think about looking for a union,” stated board member Thomas Russo. stated Board member Theresa Larkin. an agency set up to oversee the rebuild- niversary,” said Carol Campell, a in working with pre-teen youth. he said. He also said that offering less Many board members agreed that Vice President Linda Nelson also ing of ground zero, has allowed vic- might make the non-represented member of the Friends. the extreme cuts would be detrimental concurred, saying, “An awful high tax “I have been an active participant in the public education process for de- tims’ families to speak briefly at any workers feel that the council was “bal- The Friends organization was or- to the school experience. Board mem- rate to begin with, I think a second public hearings it has held, but, accord- ancing the budget on their backs.” ganized in 1986, and has remained ber Theresa Larkin suggested looking question is a bad idea.” cades. Almost twenty years ago, while I was a resident in New York City, there ing to Mrs. Horning, those comments The council seemed to close the active ever since. Programs include at the total costs of textbooks that the The adoption of the tentative budget are limited to three minutes and “there was a vote taken in the state where I had book on an open wound when it re- concerts, workshops and storytelling. district plans on purchasing next year will be approved tonight for it’s sub- is no response, no comments” from the solved to give the Library somewhat On Friday, March 7, young readers as well as investigating other areas that mission to the County Superintendent, grown up to ‘cap’ property taxes. The passage of this cap by voters in Massa- agency. The city government has been less than it expected. and the public are invited to the li- could perhaps endure some of the cuts nevertheless, changes can still be made similarly unhelpful as has the state The library is not bound by council brary, where Congressman Michael that have been allocated to middle up to the public hearing in March. Any chusetts threatened to end many pro- grams in public school districts where government. in how it spends its money. Last year Ferguson will read “House Mouse, school sports and clubs. Other areas changes since last Thursday’s meeting “There’s a lot of buck passing,” she when the council passed the library’s Senate Mouse” by Peter Barnes. that will also be reviewed comprise of are still to be seen and might be pub- alternative funding was non-existent. This included the City of Brockton, told The Times, with the office of Gov- budget, it also passed along the technology and supplies. licly discussed tonight. ernor George Pataki admitting to Mrs. “Congressman Mike Ferguson, a Massachusetts, where I grew up. I felt it Borough’s low rate of increase over the former educator, graciously honored In regards to cutting the sports and The Times asked Mrs. Meyer, if she Horning that it was deferring to Mayor prior year—less than three percent. clubs, Board member Susan Dyckman feels that the board will try to avoid cuts necessary to rise to the defense of some a local family’s request to interrupt of these programs despite the fact that Michael Bloomberg on the matter, while Councilman Whitaker said that the his hectic schedule in Washington, stated, “If we let this go, how would we to sports and cocurricular activities in the Mayor’s office told her that removal library, according to New Jersey law, ever get it back, these programs are part which she responded, “Yes, we will try I no longer lived there. It was a simple D.C. and at home in the district, to commitment to ‘best practices’ educa- of the ashes was not a high priority for has the right to spend unbridled by the of their education.” to avoid that, there will be a big push to City Hall. council. When library manager Dan read to some of Fanwood’s children However, sports and cocurricular avoid those cuts unless the board de- tion. I created a major ‘reunion’ project while helping to publicize our 100th in support of Gifted and Talented Edu- In the meantime, the city’s medical Weiss found he could not offer the activities are not the only programs cides to go with a second question.” examiner has concluded that human anniversary,” stated Children’s Li- cation. In the process, one of the things raises to employees and himself that being cut. Just about every program is According to Mrs. Meyer, Superin- remains are part of the debris stored at he wanted, he moved the funds out of brarian Susan Staub. undergoing cuts. tendent of Schools, Dr. Carol Choye I discovered was how little of the ‘real’ long-term value of certain educational Fresh Kills. Mrs. Horning said she is in the library’s operating budget. “In the Congress, he’s working on According to the information at last has received plenty of reactions from contact with officials from the Federal This move, Mr. Whitaker said, was the House Commerce Committee week’s meeting, five teaching posi- the public regarding those recommen- programs is understood by current day voters and boards. Student input, from Emergency Management Agency not in the spirit of the tight-fisted while at home, in addition to working tions are to be added in the areas of dations, and she has taken all the feed- about possible assistance from the fed- the past and present, is often ignored or budget passed last year. And, while in the district, he’s working to help Physical Education, English, World back into consideration. eral government. acknowledging that the library can his wife Maureen with their children Language, Science and Math. These Right before press time, The Times misinterpreted. “If I am elected to serve on our Scotch Besides the lobbying of state and act unilaterally, he brought to coun- and their new baby,” she said. five teaching positions, which have contacted Dr. Choye regarding some of city officials, WTC Families is also cil the opinion that the library was Mr. Weiss added, “We have some been cut down from 11 originally re- the community’s concern. Dr. Choye Plains/Fanwood Board, I will consider everything as ‘in play’. Every cost cen- circulating a petition, by hand and entitled to a stipulated minimum, this rather interesting celebratory events quested, will alleviate increased en- told The Times that she has heard com- online, that calls for the removal of the year $237,619. The library must ask following the Congressman’s visit. rollment at the high school. ments from the community, particu- ter, every line item, every program, each and every class size...’in play’...as ashen remains to the Trade Center site. the borough for any additional dol- We’re rather excited to announce that In addition, two positions will also larly regarding the $200,000 decrease Mrs. Horning says the petition has gotten lars. And, Mr. Whitaker said, while he be added, but are yet to be determined. in cocurricular programs at the high I strive to maintain the quality and the Commerce Bank has today agreed promise of education in this district about 15,000 signatures from all 50 might not force the library to hold the It is possible that those two positions school. In reevaluating the budget with states, Puerto Rico and 26 foreign coun- to co-sponsor with the Friends of the may or may not be for counselors in the SPFHS Principal, Dr. David Heisey and and ensure delivery to the students who line on salaries, he and council can Fanwood Memorial Library a free tries. The group plans to deliver the control that extra, voluntary contri- middle school level. members of the administration, Dr. are our ‘tomorrow’.” outdoor concert featuring nationally Betti Ann Woerner, has lived in petitions to the various agencies that bution. At last week’s meeting Michael Walsh, Choye told The Times that the high are delaying a resolution of the issue on renowned Grammy award-winning Scotch Plains for about six years since “We can control these cost,” he the Board representative from RESOLVE, school cocurricular programs would March 11, the 18-month anniversary of said. children’s performer Tom Chapin.” spoke briefly about their services and only be cut by $35,000. her move from Westfield, where she “This town-wide event will take reiterated to the board that they will Dr. Choye also voiced her concerns resided for approximately seven years. the terrorist attacks. “But it’s not stop- Stuart Kline, who ultimately joined ping there,” Mrs. Horning said. “As with his colleagues in offering the place on Sunday, June 1,” concluded continue to work around the needs of the regarding the tight budget, stating that A mother to two children, a second Mr. Weiss. “We are encouraging our district. Currently, much of the districts most of the cuts are due to state man- grader and a soon to be kindergartener, long as there is no memorial, it will keep library less than they asked for, opined going.” that withholding the voluntary por- neighbors to attend, they’ll be free counseling is provided through services dates. She also stated that the district she volunteers her time as a Trustee at provided by RESOLVE. pays 11 million for the Special Educa- her church. The group’s petition can be accessed tion of the budget might impugn an food and entertainment, but we’d like online at www.PetitionOnline.com/ “RESOLVE has been called for inter- tion program but only receives three Mrs. Woerner has also served as a otherwise stellar organization. to see residents bring deserts to share WTCASHES/petition.html. The “We have a world-class library,” he with their neighbors. Residents can vention, why not let RESOLVE pro- million in return from the state. Dr. Board Member and (former) Treasurer vide this service (counseling),” stated Choye also said that the state told the of the Wesley Hall Nursery School, group’s website, at http:// said. contact the library for further details.” mywebpages.comcast.net/tomwin95/ Mr. Walsh. district back in September of 2001 that First United Methodist Church in Another option that was discussed the ESL program would receive Westfield. She is a former member of the WTC/index.html, contains information about its activities, the text of the bills by the board is whether or not class size $29,000 but in actuality they received Education Foundation of Scotch Plains. pending in Trenton, contact informa- A  Moment should be raised in order to compensate $5,900. Other concerns are related to Currently, Mrs. Woerner is a member SYLVAN for the cost of middle school sports and the basic skills programs and rising of the SPF YMCA and serves as a mem- tion, press clippings and a link to the petition. WTC Families for Proper clubs. During the public portion of the costs of health insurance and out of ber of the PTA. The meeting, Margaret Aimes stated, “This district placements. In addition the dis- Mrs. Woerner received a Masters of Burial can also be reached at P.O. Box 236, Fanwood, 07023. is what a community must bear. If a trict has to budget for 200 extra stu- Arts in Urban Planning: specialization in moment second question is about cocurricular dents with no additional state aid. Economic Development from Virginia activities, we would have to live with it, “SP-F is the best district, I want our Polytechnic Institute and State Univer- he did his I don’t want to see an increase in class kids to get the best education without sity. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Erratum sizes.” Mrs. Aimes also recommended burdening the taxpayers,” said Dr. Choye. Urban Studies and Political Science from In the February 20 edition of The that the board look at the budget allot- According to Mr. Del Sordi’s budget St. Peter’s College, New Jersey. Westfield Leader and The Times of homework ted for substitute teachers, to see if any status figures, the current expense tax In the past, Mrs. Woerner has taught cuts could be made there. levy is $53,739,431; the amount over Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the article “Introduction to Finance” at New York about Jon Bramnick being chosen without you Most board members felt that a sec- cap is $2,016,269. The adjusted tax levy University and “Introduction to Eco- ond question would be too much to is $51,723,162. Last year’s tax levy was for the Assembly seat, it stated that nomics” and “Grants Management at Dan Gallic recently managed the bear and could be rejected in light of the $47,830,375. That is an increase of Fordham University. even asking. projected tax increase. $3,892,787 or 8.14 percent, an increase unsuccessful U.S. senate campaign “I want to give something back to my for Doug Forrester, when it should Personalized programs to help your child with homework. According to Public Relations Of- of 6.92 percent from last year. community in a way that is meaningful ficer, Kathy Meyer, “The 2003 tax in- The next public meeting will be to- to me. My background is financial, have read consulted as opposed to If your child is struggling with homework staying up late at crease for Scotch Plains is 8.84 percent night held at 7:45 p.m. at the board of having been a Comptroller and CFO of managed. The Leader/Times also night or spending too much time working on it call Sylvan now. and 11.19 percent for Fanwood.” education administration building. 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By BILL SHEPPARD woman Nancy Malool and represen- Specially Written for The Times tatives from the division of Taxation New Jersey State Senator Joseph to discuss property tax relief and other Suliga began elected public service senior programs. with the Linden Board of Education Senator Suliga is the Co-Chair of back in 1977. He served on the Lin- the New Jersey Senate Environment den City Council from 1984 to 1988 Committee and serves on the Budget and served as a Union County Free- and Appropriations Committee. He is holder from 1988 to 1990. Sen. Suliga a member of the American Society for went on to the New Jersey State As- Public Administration, chairman of sembly in 1994 until his election as the Linden City Democratic Com- a State Senator in 2002 representing mittee and a past president of the the 22nd Legislative District which Linden Jaycees. includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The Senator is married to Annmarie Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Westfield Leader and The Times Pakulski since 1994, works an aver- HOPEFUL CANDIDATE...Democrat Ellen Steinberg is shown busy in her Union Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood met with age of 60 plus hours a week, and law office, which also serves as her temporary campaign office. Ms. Steinberg BUSY PUBLIC SERVANT...Senator Joseph Suliga of the 22nd legislative district Senator Suliga last Monday in his of- “loves” the Jersey shore. recently announced that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the State which includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood is shown above in his Linden office last fice in Linden, where he also serves that Aides tell The Leader and The Times Assembly in the 21st legislative district. Monday answering questions from his constituents. community as Chief Financial Officer. that, “The senator speaks his mind, The Senator is currently promot- even outspoken at times, has a real ing his bill, introduced on January 16 passion for his work and takes public Steinberg Prepares To Wrest It’s Magic: Rotary Is Fun, that would allow Video Lottery Ter- service seriously.” During the recent minals (VLT’s) to be placed into New Snowstorm, he and his staff were ma- Jersey horse racing tracks. The VLT rooned in his legislative office and DEM Nod in 21st District Informative Each Tuesday Bill if enacted, according to Senator caught up on a lot of work. When he By BILL SHEPPARD Suliga, is a “revenue generator for the honors a worthwhile group with a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nities. For instance, I was lucky to WESTFIELD — Tickets for the judiciary on several levels. Rich- state. The funds will be specifically Senate resolution, he has “resolution Union — Ellen Steinberg wanted to have a job as a waitress, to learn some Westfield Rotary Club’s annual ard Solomon, who manages the Ed earmarked for property tax relief, parties” in his backyard at his home. “I be an attorney almost all of her life, humility, to get an education,” she Pancake Day and Children’s Fair to Sullivan Theater, offered anecdotes education and senior citizens. The like being involved on a one to one ever since she and her dad, Howard said matter-of-factly. be held Saturday at Westfield High from “The David Letterman Show” bill will impact Atlantic City not basis with people,” Senator Saliga said. Steinberg, used to watch Perry Mason “Are you a feminist?” the Leader School between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. productions. destroy it as some critics claim.” In response to a variety of ques- together on television. “I know it asked. She responds, “I’m pro choice, are still available and may be pur- Other programs featured Horace He added, “the impact on Atlantic tions the senator told The Leader and sounds a bit corny, but I think that is and I strongly believe in equal pay for chased at the door. All proceeds Corbin, publisher of The Westfield City will force the industry (gaming) The Times, “I support the doctors in what planted the seed,” Ellen told The equal work. I’m an individual from 9 from the event benefit Rotary’s Leader, who related how he purchased to be competitive, to adjust to the their plight to lower medical liability Leader/Times when she was inter- to 5 and a woman after 5. It’s wonder- Scholarship Fund to finance col- the paper on the heals of tragedy and marketplace, to be more consumer insurance.” On seniors purchasing viewed last Friday at her temporary ful being a woman. I’m not a woman’s lege scholarships for Westfield High brought it into the electronic age and oriented and to promote the numer- cheaper prescription medications “campaign” headquarters located in candidate but a candidate that hap- School graduates. Bertram Schwartz, a Rutgers profes- ous amenities of the area, the great from Canada, “If it’s legal, if its her law office in Union. Ms. Steinberg pens to be a woman. I believe woman The breakfast will feature enter- sor related his experiences flying fifty boardwalk, the ocean etc. I believe in deemed safe, I’m for it. The last thing announced on January 28 her inten- have a different perspective. We are tainment by bands comprised of stu- missions over China during World competition, a free marketplace, that’s I want to do is to get in the way of tions to seek candidacy on the Demo- the voice of the family, the spouse, dents from the high school and War II with the “Flying Tigers.” what America is based on.” senior’s access to less expensive pre- cratic ticket to run for the State Assem- the children, our parents.” Edison and Roosevelt middle Members themselves were the high- Additionally according to Senator scription drugs.” bly representing the 21st district. Ellen Steinberg earned a private pilot’s schools according to Jane Sentivan, light of such programs as “Authentic Suliga, the bill will help to decrease In addition to his senatorial duties As a child, Ms. Steinberg attended license from Teterboro airport, serves as president of the Westfield Rotary Chinese Cuisine” presented by Dr. sprawl and provide a lift to New in the district and financial work for public schools in Hillside, later attend- Chairwoman of the Democratic party in Club Foundation and Pancake Day Edred Shen and “Popular Music of Jersey’s horse industry. He points out the town of Linden, the New Jersey ing the University of Michigan for one Chatham and plays bridge when she has chairwoman. Both the Dixiland the 1950’s and 60’s” performed on that, ironically, New Jersey’s State Senate Democrat website lists Sena- year. Financial reasons caused a break time. She feels her career experiences Community Band and New Jersey the banjo by attorney James Hely. animal is the horse; and there are tor Suliga as owning a manufacturing in her college education. She took a full have prepared her for public office, Workshop for the Arts Studio Con- Persons wishing to attend “Rotary, more horses in New Jersey than there business, “Kool Scoop” Italian ices. time secretarial job at Prudential in namely the State Legislature. cert Band will make special appear- It’s Magic!” on March 11 are asked to are in Texas. Senator Suliga graduated from Kean Newark to save some money. She even- She received an endorsement last ances. Mrs. Sentivan also promises call Mark Kuehn, club membership “There are approximately 80,000 University with a B.A. in Political tually moved to Michigan and took a week from The Woman’s Campaign activities for children including a chairman, at (908) 233-6800, exten- acres of horse farms in New Jersey Science and a Masters Degree in Pub- job as a waitress, enrolled in the univer- Fund. The group is the oldest non- “Moon Walk” and plenty of games sion 316. today. However 10 years ago, there lic Administration. He went on to get sity, and worked her way through col- partisan political action committee with prizes. A bake sale will be held were 120,000 acres. This is land lost a Masters in Science in Industrial Re- lege in two and a half years. dedicated to electing pro-choice in conjunction with the event. County Clerk Publishes to sprawl.” lations from Rutgers University. “Those were great times,” she told women running for office. She told Also during Pancake Day there will Senator Suliga said he will be meet- The 22nd Legislative District in- the Leader/Times.” I worked as a wait- the Leader/Times, “I’m not running be an opportunity for members of the 2003 Election Guide ing with numerous editorial boards cludes the Middlesex County com- ress to pay my tuition and living against anyone, I’m running for pub- business and professional commu- COUNTY – A pamphlet outlining across the state in the coming weeks munities of Dunellen and Middlesex; expenses. I had all I needed.” lic office. nity to reserve their space at the free important 2003 election dates, can- to answer questions and to discuss the Somerset County communities of Although she wanted to go on to In her January press release, Ellen, “Rotary, It’s Magic!” luncheon being didate petition filing due dates, ab- the merits of this bill. Green Brook and North Plainfield, law school, she had no money when who resides in Chatham, says her held Tuesday, March 11, at 12:15 sentee ballot deadlines, and cam- When asked about how he bal- and the Union County communities she graduated from the University of commitment to the political process p.m. at the Westfield YMCA. paign-finance report deadlines is now ances his legislative and city duties, of Clark, Fanwood, Linden, Michigan with a degree in business. began when she worked for Bill “We are interested in meeting people available at public libraries in the “One compliments the other,” he said. Plainfield, Rahway, Scotch Plains and She began a career in marketing and Bradley’s presidential campaign in from all sectors,” says Carl Peer, the Union County clerk’s office, and He adds that he was fortunate enough Winfield. The senator’s District Of- advertising, starting from the bot- 2000, a personal role model of hers. Rotary president. “Rotary is a great municipal clerk offices throughout to get over $1 million in grants for the fice is located at 222 North Wood tom. “I taught myself typing from a Yet when questioned by the Leader/ place to have lunch while sharing ex- the county. The pamphlet also in- district with the combined efforts of Avenue in Linden. He can be reached book, took an entry level job and Times, Ms Steinberg admits that her periences with colleagues, learn from cludes a detachable absentee ballot Assemblyman Jerry Green and As- by phone at (908) 587-0805 or by e- worked my way up in the corporate interest may have begun with her the programs and have a little fun.” application. semblywoman Linda Stender. mail [email protected]. world. It was a great experience.” Uncle Sidney who served as the Mr. Peer credits Douglas Fasciale, The last day to register to vote in When asked what he would like to “I had the opportunity to work with Mayor of Hillside in the late 1950’s club service chairman, for planning the April 15 school board election is convey to the citizens within his dis- some excellent people with a strong and early 1960’s. “You may be right, an “interesting and diverse” array of Monday, March 17. trict who may not know him, Senator Dates Posted For work ethic. I felt comfortable work- it may be in the blood.” She tells the programs this year. For example, Sen. The last day to apply by mail for an Suliga responded, “As a freshman ing in a team environment where we Leader/Times. Thomas Kean, Jr. provided some state- absentee ballot for the election is Senator, I want constituents to know ‘Great Decisions’ would sometimes work into the wee The 21st district includes: wide perspectives. Union County law Tuesday, April 8. that my office is always open to them. WESTFIELD — The Westfield hours to accomplish our project. I Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, Sum- enforcement was the topic in presen- The pamphlet is available at the I would want people to know that I Adult School has announced the learned how to move projects along.” mit, Mountainside, New Providence, tations by Sheriff Ralph Froehich and County Clerk’s main office at the have a strong work ethic and respond schedule for the “Great Decisions” Ms Steinberg became the first female Berkley Heights, Roselle Park and Thomas Manahan, former prosecu- Union County Courthouse in Eliza- to people’s problems personally. I program. All classes meet on Mondays account executive to handle the Ford Springfield in Union County; War- tor. United States District Court Judge beth, the annex at 300 North Avenue strive to give people straight answers from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m at Westfield Motor Car Company. “I was a car girl in ren and Watchung in Somerset Joseph Greenway, Judge Edward East in Westfield, local libraries and to their questions or problems even if High School in Room 121. Devel- the industry,” she explains to The County; Milburn/Short Hills in Essex Beglin, assignment judge for the Su- municipal buildings throughout the answer or solution is disagreeable oped by the non-partisan Foreign Westfield Leader and The Times. She County; Chatham, Madison, perior Court of Union County, and Union County. to them, they deserve that.” Policy Association, the program is went on to open her own advertising Harding, and Long Hill in Morris Colonel Robert Kenny, an Air Force For more information, please con- Local seniors with tax questions sponsored locally by the Westfield agency. “I remember beginning projects County. The district is currently rep- reservist with the Judge Advocate tact the County Clerk’s office at (908) met with Senator Suliga Wednesday, Area League of Women Voters. on my mother’s living room floor until resented in the NJ legislature by Re- General’s Office provided insight into 527-4966 along with Scotch Plains Council- On March 3, Geoffrey Martin, a teacher the business could afford a one room publicans: Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of at Edison Intermediate School in office and later a suite of offices.” Westfield, Assemblyman Dr. Eric Westfield, will discuss “Afghanistan.” In 1993, at the age of 41, she decided Munoz of Summit and Assemblyman Professor Rekha Datta, Associate to make her dream of being a lawyer John Brammick of Westfield. LIMOUSINE / CAR SERVICE Professor and Chairwoman of the come true. “I took my LSAT’s and The only FULL SERVICE Limo Co. in Political Science Department at began Law School at Seton Hall at U.C. 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Ms. month at Panera Bread on East Broad Winter / Spring John Frankenstein, a research asso- Steinberg’s younger brother Neil also Street in Westfield. The next meeting Special TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC. ciate and adjunct faculty member at graduated medical school and is now will be on Tuesday, March 11. A spec- $ (908) 272-8698 the Weatherhead East Asian Institute a cardiologist in Arizona. trum of local and state political mat- OFF at Columbia University, will speak Ms. Steinberg calls herself “lucky” ters are discussed. All are welcome. Use this coupon TO NEWARK on “China” on April 21. — “I’ve been very, very lucky in For more information, please con- on your next trip AIRPORT For additional information on the having always been surrounded by tact Terri DiMatteo of Westfield at to the airport. 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By JAMES A. BRIDGE IKEA, he said, was the first to impact By BETSEY BURGDORF responsible for school budget difficulties Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the area. But the mercantile mix has Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that might place a moratorium on education ELIZABETH – Union County agreed defied expectations, once believed to be MOUNTAINSIDE — The budget for expenditure increases and limit furniture to pay the toll to drive the highway of solely retail. the coming school year was not the only purchases. Mr. Mirabelli stated that the Federal funding last Thursday. “You see uses there that complement focus at Tuesday’s Board of Education Mayor’s office had received angry phone Just five days later, The Westfield Leader each other. You see more mainstream stores, meeting. Mountainside parents and other calls from residents blaming his office for and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood now you have restaurants, multiplex the- residents came looking for answers con- the budget woes. learned that the county has already begun aters. You notice their synergy of use,” he cerning the halt in construction of The board agreed that the wording did to reap the benefits. said. “It’s building on itself.” Beechwood School due to the removal of imply such and indicated that this was not Union County agreed to pay its man- The Port, not to be outdone, is experi- Ciro Randazzo builders. the intent. The BOE indeed prepared the datory membership fee to the little-known encing burgeoning freight traffic. The Board assured those attending that budget in order to balance the books. They North Jersey Transportation Planning “They expect a tripling of containers by Hartford Insurance Company, the company said that they took full responsibility for it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY...On Monday, Jon M. Bramnick of Westfield takes the oath Authority (NJTPA) on Thursday, and 2020,” Mr. Daley said. responsible for finding Randazzo’s replace- Several of the board stated that last of office in Trenton as new Assemblyman from the 21st Legislative District, approved applications for two studies: The goals of the study are to separate ment as well as paying any additional costs year’s budget was poorly presented. This administered by Assembly Speaker Albio Sires, as Mr. Bramnick’s wife, Patricia, one for a community bus study, the other port traffic from commercial and retail incurred, has been receiving bids. led to problems in trying to balance it looks on. Asm. Bramnick replaces Thomas H. Kean, Jr., who moved up to the State to improve traffic to and from the Port of traffic by converting North Avenue into Reportedly, a new contractor should successfully. Senate in January. Asm. Bramnick celebrated his 50th birthday that day. Elizabeth, and parking around that area. a port destination-only roadway; con- be hired in the near future. CSC, a con- Both studies were approved on February structing ramps from the Jersey Gar- struction management firm, has also been Part One of Two Parts 24. The federal share to fund those stud- dens overpass for access to retail and hired by Hartford to oversee the con- ies is a combined $140,000. Union commercial redevelopment in the IKEA, struction and expedite the completion of County’s share was in the neighborhood Jersey Gardens Mall and surrounds; the school. Once a new contractor has Westfield Becomes a Town 100 Years Ago of $36,000. design more freight rail and roadway to been hired and after the new contractor The Freeholders approved three resolu- accommodate projected volume growth; has mobilized to resume work on the By MARCIE R. HOROWITZ train passed through Westfield in 1838, and mit were both smaller than Westfield until tions for programs and studies totaling expand bus lines, shuttle buses and plan school, the BOE. reported that an esti- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times by the 1860s, the Central Railroad of New they became cities. Now Plainfield has more than $300,000. The plans were for: for connecting to the Newark Elizabeth mated three to four months will be re- The headline in the Union County Stan- Jersey enabled passengers to ride from twenty times our money and five times our $130,155 to join the NJTPA’s Subre- Rail Link network Elizabeth Segment, quired from that point in time to bring the dard newspaper edition of March 6, 1903 Westfield to Jersey City (and thence by ferry population, and Summit already has sev- gional Transportation Planning Program; and to the Ferry Service to Manhattan; project to completion. read: “The Governor Signs Bill That Incor- to lower Manhattan). The railroad promoted eral times as much money and is rapidly $77,502 for an 18-month NJTPA study and to implement Transportation De- Prompted by public comment, the board porates The Town Of Westfield.” It goes on Westfield as a fine place to live; a sales beating us in population. Why talk of laws for the “Community Shuttle Efficiency mand Management and Transportation told residents that surplus money from the to say: “The Few Republicans Who Op- brochure promised that commuters would and figures, and why imagine strange Project,” and $100,010 for the above- Systems Management strategies. 2002-2003 budget would cover the major- posed The Measure Gracefully Withdrew travel in “luxurious palace coaches”; that things? Plainly we have the better situation, mentioned two-year study of the Port Eliza- The other is the Community Shuttle ity of the purchases necessary to adequately All Opposition And The Bill Went Through Westfield residents were “entirely free from but we lack a government to do business beth area. Efficiency Program study. This 18- furnish the classrooms. Desks, chairs and With Bells On. Freeholders Clique Crushed all inflammatory or chronic diseases” and with. Plainfield and Summit have beaten us According to Liz Marston of the NJTPA month study was engendered when the other necessities would also be transferred By Rapid Progress Of Westfield’s Bill.” that the town had just built a “tasty and solely because they did not have an antique Subregional Planning Department, the three Union County communities were from Deerfield to Beechwood when the On the same page of the paper, J.W. commodious” school.” form of government to keep them back” Authority’s formula for funding is an 80 selected to receive three shuttle buses school becomes available. Singer on Prospect Street advertised a An 1894 brochure similarly boasted (Union County Standard, January 4, 1901). percent to 20 percent model, with the so- through the New Jersey Transit Com- The school system budget for the up- fancy prime rib roast for 16 cents per pound that, “Westfield, indeed, hath charms. Where In the same issue of the newspaper, called “subregions” in its “catchment area” munity Shuttle Program. The study will coming 2003-2004 year will be discussed and prime chuck roast for 10 cents per in the wide, wide world, is the grass greener, another columnist took the opposing view. paying the 20 percent. The 80 percent examine the feasibility of bus service in detail at a special meeting to be held on pound. J. Wiss & Sons advertised solid the sky bluer, or the air purer? Why, the He urged that Westfield could have every- portion comprises 75 percent from the primarily to the awardees, Fanwood, Monday, March 3 at 8 p.m. at the Borough gold eyeglasses for $1 per pair. There was very exhilaration of such an atmosphere thing it wanted “and much more without Federal Highway Administration and 25 Scotch Plains and Roselle Park from the Hall. At that meeting, the BOE. will com- an ad for R. Brunner, Watchmaker and sets every nerve a tingle, and the whole any change of government.” The writer percent from the Federal Transit Author- surrounding commuting community, plete a budget. This budget will be sent to Jeweler on Broad Street in Westfield. world aglow.” warned: “The organization of a city takes ity. bringing commuters to Fanwood or the Union County Superintendent of That was 100 years ago, when Westfield The last two decades of the 19th century too much power away from the people and David Behrend, media spokesman Roselle Park. Schools for review the following day. The became a town. saw a rush to progress in Westfield. In places it in a board of seven councilmen and for the NJTPA, said that the Federal The Westfield trains station will also board encourages the public to attend the In Union County, New Jersey, there are 1882, the population of the township was a Mayor. We warn the people against an act government first required subregional receive some routes. Garwood and upcoming budget meeting. eight townships, seven boroughs, five cit- 875; by 1900, the population had climbed that will make city fathers of a few, who participation in MPOs and then created Plainfield have also indicated interest in The BOE. has concerns over the budget ies — and just one town, The Town of to over 4,000 (Philhower). Between 1880 may do with us as a tyrannical father might the NJTPA in 1991 under legislation participation, but are not initial targets of they wish to submit for the 2003-2004 year Westfield. How did Westfield become a and 1890, three newspapers were estab- do with a child.” called the Intermodal Surface Trans- the study. in that state law prohibits increasing spend- “town”? Who made that choice, and why? lished in Westfield. Electric lights arrived In a subsequent town meeting, public portation Efficiency Act, and reaffirmed Mr. Daley said that the state program ing by more than 3 percent, called the And what were the consequences of that in 1893; the public water supply was estab- sentiment was against any change in in the 1998 legislation called the Trans- was really community by community. “budget cap.” Spending anticipated by the decision? lished in 1894; a sewer system was in- Westfield’s form of government. A news- portation Equity Act for the 21st Cen- The Union County study’s focus was board has already exceeded the “cap.” The Today, it is accepted without question stalled in 1895, and the trolley appeared for paper article dated February 8, 1901 re- tury. for route feasibility between towns, and increase in cost for medical and dental that Westfield is a town — as if that fact the first time in Westfield in 1898 ported on the “eloquent plea” for city The first of the Freeholder resolutions includes examining funding sources be- coverage for teachers was reported to be a were an immutable law of physics or na- (Philhower). government made by Martin Welles, the was a $130,155 application to join the yond the fare box. The state will fund significant factor. ture. But it is not. In the early 20th century, The little rural village was quickly becom- chairman of the township committee. NJTPA’s Subregional Transportation the routes but ultimately the fiscal re- If the proposed spending increase can- the citizens of Westfield vigorously de- ing an urban center. It is against this backdrop Welles argued that if Westfield were a Planning (STP) program, back-dated to sponsibility for the shuttle buses, driv- not be approved due to limitations estab- bated not only their form of government that the township leaders began a push, in city, “the taxpayers at large would not be July 1, 2002 through June 30 of this year. ers and other overhead are each indi- lished by law, the board feels that the but also their community’s municipal char- 1900, to incorporate Westfield as a city. compelled to stand the expense of lateral This application authorizes the County vidual town’s. quality of education for the students will be acter. That debate had broader implications The incorporation of Summit City in sewers or of opening new streets which Manager George Devanney to agree to “After three years, they have to fund jeopardized. The board intends to propose for Westfield as it is today. 1899 provided the spark that inspired did not affect their property.” (Union join the NJTPA’s Subregional Trans- the drivers and the service. That some- a second ballot question to the public, The “West Fields of Elizabeth Town” Westfielders to consider changing their County Standard, February 8, 1901). He portation Planning (STP) Program. The times becomes a problem,” Mr. Daley which will seek permission of the voters to were laid out in 1699 when some 30 square form of government. A progressive group also described how hard it was for the county share of this is $26,031. For this said. go above the budget “cap.” They feel that miles of land within the Rahway River known as the Westfield Sound Money current township government — consist- amount, the county then has access to the The NJTPA-funded study will help the additional spending is necessary to main- watershed was divided into 100-acre lots. Club initiated the movement during the ing merely of three committeemen — to NJTPA’s apparatus. Union County has member communities share costs and re- tain the level of education in Mountainside. Within the years 1727 to 1735 or so, a small presidential campaign of 1900. In Novem- handle the work of the township (a point $282,669 in programs before the NJTPA, sponsibilities, he said. Resident Scott Schmedel addressed the village began to take shape at the original ber 1900, the club disbanded and another that drew a derisive response from the of which the actual county commitment According to its official website board on the issue of videotaping the meet- crossroads of East Broad Street, Central club, the Good Government Club, was audience). On the other side, one man is $56,533. Access to the Federal High- www.njtpa.org, the NJTPA is the Metro- ings for public record and for airing on TV- Avenue and Mountain Avenue. This was, established in its stead. expressed the fear that under the city form way Administration and Federal Transit politan Planning Organization (MPO) for 35 in Mountainside. In a landmark decision, and still is, the heart of Westfield. The club formed a committee to visit of government, “the people would grow Authority funding comes with member- the 13-county northern New Jersey re- it was approved. The meeting on March 3 On January 27, 1794, Westfield for- Summit and report on the new city’s careless and elect men to the common ship to the STP program. Membership is gion. The NJTPA annually oversees trans- will be televised live on Channel 35. The mally separated from Elizabeth and was progress, and a public meeting held to council who were not honest.” required. portation investments in excess of $1 bil- meeting on March 25 will also be televised made a separate Township — to be called discuss the issue drew a “large attendance.” A couple of weeks later, the voters One of the approved projects was for lion. It evaluates and approves proposed and will focus on the presentation of the by the name of The Township of Westfield. (Union County Standard, December 18, overwhelmingly rejected the proposal, and a two-year study of intermodal, or cross- transportation improvement projects and budget to the voting public. At the time of its separation from Elizabeth, 1900). The attendees of this public meeting the issue was dropped for over a year. type transportation and/or alternative provides a forum for interagency coopera- The construction of the bathrooms and Westfield was a rural community that in- decided to arrange an advisory election of The conclusion, part two next week, will parking in the area of Jersey Gardens and tion and public input into funding deci- batting cages on the Deerfield School prop- cluded one Presbyterian church, about 14 “all legal voters who voted in Westfield at discuss the further debate 100 years ago Port Elizabeth generally. Port Elizabeth sions. It also sponsors and conducts stud- erty was also discussed. The Recreation houses, one store, one blacksmith shop, the last election” to vote on the question about Westfield becoming a city – with the is the largest single sea port on the East ies, assists county planning agencies and Department would like the Board of Edu- one tavern and one schoolhouse. whether or not to incorporate as a city. ultimate decision made then to become the Coast, and more than 60,000 people. An monitors compliance with national air qual- cation to pay for the maintenance of the In his book, “A History of Town of Newspaper columns written before the only town in Union County. Also next week additional 10,000 people work near it, ity goals. Serving 6 million people, the bathroom facility, or they will be denied Westfield, Union County, New Jersey” advisory election highlighted the controversy. a synopsis will be presented of the complex with 3,500 alone at the Jersey Gardens NJTPA is the fourth largest MPO in the access. The board feels that, since the (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing On one side, proponents of city govern- subject regarding the differences between a Mall. nation. facilities will be constructed on school Co., 1923), Charles A. Philhower wrote ment foresaw progress, employment and city, town, borough and township in New The Port Elizabeth study is part of a One elected representative of each of property, the students should have access that the town “had been in substantially this growth. “With a city government we could Jersey as they are defined today. long-range Union County plan to keep the 15 represented government agen- to the bathrooms during gym and for after- condition for nearly a century…There was have such things as Plainfield and Summit ***** up with the dynamic growth of the both cies in its charter geography. Of that, school activities. The board will agree to absolutely no growth.” have, and we lack namely: All the year Author Marcie Horowitz prepared this the port and the retail area, said Depart- there are 13 counties and two munici- allow the construction of the facilities, but As written by James P. Johnson, work for carpenters, painters, masons and article based on research from her course ment of Economic Development Direc- palities. The counties are Union, War- will not commit to maintaining them. They “Westfield: From Settlement to Suburb” tinmen. During a large part of last year work at Drew University in February tor James Daley. ren, Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, said that the Mountainside Baseball League (Westfield Bicentennial Committee, 1977), when our mechanics were idle because no 2002. Ms. Horowitz is resident and an Mr. Daley said the county has been Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris, Essex, and Recreation Department would utilize the arrival of the railroad, and the beginnings building was going up in Westfield, build- attorney in Westfield, specializing in envi- eyeing the area, weighing the usage pro- Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth and them the most. Nevertheless, the Board of the industrial revolution, marked a turn- ings were going up in great numbers in the ronmental law. She can be reached by jections of roadways, volume of freight Ocean. The municipalities are Newark said they were supportive of the new facili- ing point in the history of Westfield. The first cities round about us. Plainfield and Sum- email at [email protected]. of railways and the amount of parking and Jersey City. Union County Free- ties, and that they did not want to delay available today. The study, he said, will holder Daniel Sullivan is the Second completion of the project. focus on reducing the stress on commut- Vice Chair of the Authority, in charge of Mountainside Councilman Paul ers and open up parking space by offer- Planning & Economic Development Mirabelli voiced a concern over the word- ing alternative parking and transporta- Committee and is a member of the Freight ing in a document mailed by the BOE. to tion to the area. Initiatives Committee. That committee Mountainside residents. He said the The growth, he says, has been fueled is chaired by Mayor Sharpe James of Mayor’s office felt that the document im- by the enterprise zone designation. Newark. plied that the mayor and council were

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, February 27, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield WHS Cooperates with Police DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association To Deter Drugs, Illicit Activities Below are four arcane words, each with National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association On Friday, February 14, after The also greatly improved the security in and four definitions – only one is correct. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Westfield Leader published a story indi- around the building to maintain the gen- others are made up. Are you sharp enough Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey cating that there had been “a major drug eral safety of our school community. to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue bust at Westfield High School,” Super- Westfield High School has not and If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 intendent of Schools Dr. William Foley will not hesitate to take appropriate ac- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- called to tell me that Board of Education tion when we discover drug activities on vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 members were receiving telephone calls campus. In this case, the high school was you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at asking what had occurred. I told him that not involved. free time! All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 there had been no drug bust at Westfield Robert G. Petix High School, but that the police had come from the board game Diction PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Principal Deception. apprised us of an incident involving some Westfield High School Horace R. Corbin Westfield High School students. Be- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Michelle H. LePoidevin PUBLISHER Fred K. Lecomte yond being informed of it, the high school * * * * * 1. Teratism – A monstrosity; a mal- A&E and EDUCATION David B. Corbin MARKETING DIRECTOR was not associated with this drug bust. Publisher’s Note: The front page story formed fetus Suzette F. Stalker ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS Michael L. Bartiromo To deter student involvement with that appeared February 13 stated that 2. Saleratus – Baking soda COMMUNITY MARKETING & PRODUCTION drugs and other illicit activities, as well “concerned citizens and parents called the 3. Tinea – Ringworm; a skin disease Karen M. Hinds police department and The Westfield Jennifer Pinto OFFICE MANAGER Robert P. Connelly as to maintain good student/police rela- caused by a fungus NEWS & REPORTING MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS tionships, Detective Ron Allen has es- Leader beginning last Friday, seeking de- 4. Braccate – Having feathers which Lauren S. Pass Ben Corbin Lauren A. Gruman tablished an office at Westfield High tails regarding rumors that a ‘major drug conceal the feet and legs SERVICES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR MARKETING & PRODUCTION School and works closely on a daily bust’ had occurred at Westfield High SUBSCRIPTION PRICE basis with the Westfield High School School. It did not state that such an incident DECERTATION One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 administration and students. We have had, in fact, occurred at the school. 1. A fight or contest for mastery 2. A pulling or plucking off 3. A decree or sentence of the court 4. An ending or closing statement We Commend Our Public Safety Officials Fanwood Business Owner Objects IMPINGUATION 1. The act of pawning or condition of To Borough Redevelopment Plan being pawned For Trying to Improve on a Good System 2. A dashing or clashing 3. In falconry, repair of a hawk’s feath- Local and county governments create specialty squad, along with elected officials who serve on A program contemplated by trying to rectify it for years. Why would ers or wings groups comprised of citizens, experts and elected the committee, and the Town Administrator. On Fanwood’s mayor and Borough Council we want to recreate this problem? 4. A flattened state or condition involves redeveloping downtown The supporters of the Fanwood rede- ICHTHYOLITE officials. The missions of such groups are usually the agenda was a discussion regarding whether Fanwood. The Fanwood Borough Coun- velopment plan additionally state that 1. A footprint well defined by the governing body or official who the fire department should or could answer/dis- cil has declared the downtown area bor- this plan will reduce the residents’ prop- 2. The impression of a fish in a rock appoints the members to the board, commission or patch medical calls instead of or in addition to the dered by Martine Avenue, LaGrande erty taxes. This is also foolish. It will 3. An infection causing pernicious clot- Avenue, Second Street and South Av- increase the stress on the school system ting of blood committee. The group may investigate problems, current system. enue a “blighted area” and is supporting and the infrastructure of Fanwood. Resi- 4. An extinct genus of birds with sock- hear input from citizens, listen to experts or issue Currently, the police department receives all 911 the redevelopment plan. dential units do not help offset taxes – eted teeth and biconcave vertebrae reports to advise those who appointed them. calls, dispatches a patrol car to all calls and imme- Once the area is declared “blighted,” a they increase them. None of the other TORVITY majority vote is all that is needed by the municipalities cited in the redevelop- 1. Sternness; grimness There are planning boards, historic preservation diately forwards medical emergencies to the res- council to build whatever they want! The ment proposal (Hoboken, Westfield, 2. Second-class, such as with racing commissions, special task forces, boards of adjust- cue squad, which answers the call. There is a council has the power to relocate, tempo- Summit, etc.) have low property taxes. boats ment, environmental committees, and so on. Most mutual aid agreement in place and the numbers tell rarily close, or move existing businesses Finally, the Fanwood mayor and Bor- 3. A twisting against their will, and ignore all zoning ough Council are not doing the people of 4. Act of torturing of us, when we’re being honest with ourselves, the success story. The system works, has been and variances. Fanwood justice. They are not telling aren’t quite sure of exactly what the Boards of working for years, and will in all probability con- Several years ago, a previous borough their constituents the entire plan; instead, administration attempted to build an apart- they are only revealing half-truths. Hardly Adjustment are adjusting or what plans the Planning tinue to work in the best interest of public safety. ment building on the old “Dean Oil” site. anyone affected by the redevelopment Thank You, Westfield, Board has in mind for us. We trust that they are doing The groups involved in our public safety, rescue The residents of Fanwood opposed this plan knew that voting the area “blighted” something worthwhile because they were appointed squad, police and fire departments are some of the loud and clear, and the plan was defeated. meant that it gives the council the right of For Keeping Greta’s The new plan calls for more than twice “eminent domain” (the power to ignore by elected officials who we voted for, and, for the best in the state. They have the awards to prove it. as many residential units in the same 6.5- zoning and take property from an owner Beautiful Spirit Alive most part, are comprised of citizen volunteers. So why are they looking at modifying or changing acre block. Our school district is well without his or her consent). It was titled “A Game to Remember.” It truly They do seem to schedule a lot of meetings. We the system? Why are they holding a meeting on the known as a good one. That makes these The fact that compensation is to be became a night to remember. The evening began new townhouses and apartments likely offered to the owners is beside the point: with the eloquent and profound words of know this because we report on as many of these issue and spending time discussing it? to be purchased or rented by tenants with How can the compensation be termed Mayor Gregory McDermott, the spiritually as we can – because they are important. Well, this is Westfield and that’s the way it children, which would add more stu- “fair” if the original owner does not want assuring prayers of Reverend Tina McCormick Most of us, unless we’re personally involved happens. They’re constantly looking at ways to dents to our already overburdened to sell? Most times that the power of and the heart-touching remembrance delivered schools. Many of our local residents eminent domain is exercised, a theft has by Mrs. Wendy Schoenemann. with a specific issue that comes under the jurisdic- make a great system better. bought houses in Fanwood or Scotch occurred. The government has stolen The game, as expected, was a competitive, tion of the board or committee, don’t attend the The people on these committees, boards or com- Plains so that their children could go to land from a person unwilling to sell. hard fought rivalry between Westfield’s finest meetings. In reading the newspaper, we might go missions want to periodically examine our systems school here; why wouldn’t parents who I realize that this may sound hard to and bravest. Door prizes, raffles, 50/50’s, can’t afford to purchase a home in the believe, but it is true. You can read the halftime games, D.J. music and a wit-filled right to the sports pages, obituaries, arts and enter- and see if they can improve on them. Is this a bad SP-F district rent an apartment here in- redevelopment plan for yourself at emcee kept the evening entertaining. By all tainment or other areas that specifically interest us. thing? No. It seems to us that we are rather lucky stead? Fanwood Borough Hall, and you can accounts, the event was a huge success. When we see a headline that addresses a board or that they do. It is because of efforts like this that we The redevelopment plan does not even confirm the rules of “eminent domain” in I would like to take this opportunity to thank come close to addressing parking for all any legal dictionary. all who contributed in the successful effort. The committee meeting, the thought might come to have such highly trained professionals who re- the proposed new downtown residents Is this the kind of action that you intended Westfield Booster Club, the Westfield police, mind to look at it later. The general impression spond to our emergencies, whether police, fire or and merchant employees, never mind when you elected the Fanwood Borough fire and rescue squads, students, parents and might be that these meetings might be a little dull rescue squad. The stellar performance in response shoppers trying to get to the area. The Council members? If not, then contact them faculty at Westfield High School, the TV crew, developer states that the people buying/ and let them know how you feel. D.J., emcee and all the others who volunteered or of lesser importance. to our medical emergencies is the best testimony. renting these housing units will not have their time and talents. Thank you to the Westfield The Westfield Leader attended a Public Safety We should also celebrate the fact that we have cars because of the proximity to the train A.P. Gasparino, Jr. merchants ,who seem to never say no in Owner, Anton’s Salon Spa Committee meeting in Westfield this week, down a group like the Public Safety Committee and station, and that the shopper and mer- supporting community efforts. All of you make chant overflow could use “on-street” Fanwood Westfield the special community that sets us at the Municipal Building. As one would expect, officials who have frank public meetings and parking on the four boundary streets and apart. the experts in public safety were in attendance, examine issues in an effort to make things a little the train station lot. Most importantly, thank you to the including the chiefs of Westfield’s police and fire bit better for all of us. I find this ridiculous. The group push- Schoenemann family, for sharing the night and ing this plan is trying to copy Westfield In Democracy, Voicing Greta’s beautiful spirit with us. May God bless departments and representatives from the rescue This is Westfield. It’s a good thing. and calls it the “urbanization” or Dissent Is Not Traitorous you. “Hobokenization” of Fanwood. Anyone Chief Bernard Tracy who has worked or tried to shop in Westfield Police Department Letters to the Editor Westfield knows that their parking situ- Michelle LePoidevin never ceases to ation is disastrous, and they have been amaze me with her lack of understanding of democracy. She tells us that “you are Lack of Snow Removal either an American or a traitor.” WF Resident Responds to Pen & Ink WF Parent Recommends Hiring I had the privilege of representing this Presents Problem country as a Peace Corps volunteer in West More School Guidance Counselors Africa, an area not known for its adherence At South Ave. Station Column about French Products to democratic principles. The father of a My husband and I were surprised and We all know there are many, many good to college. good friend was jailed for 15 years because very pleased with the prompt snow plow- In the February 20 issue under the buying Saudi oil? While we’re at it, Pope programs competing for our tax dollars. We have a great community here in he was a “traitor.” In fact, his only crime ing of our neighborhood. But, as a Westfield heading Pen & Ink, Michelle LePoidevin John Paul II has been vociferous in his The dilemma: how to get funding for all of Westfield: students, parents, teachers, was disagreeing publicly with the govern- train commuter, I was shocked at the lack editorializes with the title of “Boycotter condemnation of starting a war there. I them. The answer: priorities, priorities! combined with a challenging academic ment. of preparedness and urgency at the South Over the past four months, I have program. Now, let’s go tell, not sell our des Produits Francaiss.” To be precise, can’t imagine what Ms. LePoidevin What Ms. LePoidevin is suggesting is Avenue parking lot. Francais has only one S, but that is the would do about him. worked on a committee with students, story. Look at it from a financial stand- The lot is a very dangerous situation. At parents and teachers to evaluate “class point: the cost of educating a student, that anyone who disagrees with our gov- very least in a series of hysterical mis- Supporting the war on terrorism does ernment is a traitor, a philosophy more in least 30 percent of the spaces are filled with statements and absurdities. not mean obeying every directive from rank” at Westfield High School. The grades K through 12 in Westfield, is snow from the plow. People are parking committee has reached a conclusion, approximately $120,000. Can we afford keeping with Iraq or North Korea than with “Spineless” and “jellyfish” are some of George W. Bush. With exception of the America. Our democracy is strong pre- anywhere and everywhere. Not only is our her choice words to describe France’s lunatic fringe, most people all over the which it will present to the Board of to spend another $20 per senior student vision blocked due to the high snow piles, Education at a future date. As part of this and help put the finishing touches on our cisely because it can tolerate dissent. In stand on letting the UN inspectors com- world want to see the Al Queda network fact, often we find that history proves the some parking “lanes” are a cul-de-sac and plete the tasks of looking for weapons of and all its leaders brought to swift jus- committee, however, I have come to be children’s future? After all the property it is impossible to turn around. Even walk- terribly concerned about the state of the taxes, elementary school projects, middle dissenting view correct (examples include mass destruction in Iraq. This, to her, is tice. The case to most of the world’s the internment of Japanese-Americans in ing in the station’s lot is impossible. guidance department. It is incredibly school struggles, high school challenges Does anyone on our council commute “dodging support of the U.S.” She quotes people has not been made that Al Queda World War II, the McCarthy red-baiting Mr. Bush’s statement, “You are either and Iraq are partners or ever were. understaffed, as well as under funded. and efforts of saving for college, do a few into New York City? Is any of our annual Currently, Westfield High School has extra dollars really matter? and the Vietnam War). fee going to preparing for snow removal? with us or you are against us.” That In Europe, where rightly, most people A significant proportion of the Ameri- statement was made immediately after 9/ consider Saddam Hussein a vicious thug more students per guidance counselor Finally, when people come to Westfield, After our last six-inch snow, the parking than any high school to which we like to our great school system and college place- can people question the need for military 11. It referred to the Al Queda terrorism whom the world would like to see the end lot was only plowed. This, too, resulted in compare ourselves. The average student ment is a focal point in that decision. Think intervention in Iraq; is Ms. LePoidevin all over the world. For that he got almost of, polls in every country registered be- a loss of many parking spaces. I would to counselor ratio is 210 to one, while at of it as if you were selling your home. We suggesting they are all traitors and not “true think snow removal, not just plowing, unanimous worldwide support. That state- tween 70 percent and 85 percent against our high school, the ratio is 241 to one. all try to make our home look its best just as Americans?” If she believes that only an ment did not refer to Saddam Hussein. starting a war against him. In Italy, Prime would be a priority for the Town of The staff is so overwhelmed that coun- we’re ready to send it off. opinion completely in line with the Westfield, but it obviously is not. Who says France, or for that matter Minister Berlusconi, whose support of selors cannot possibly meet with stu- If you support this issue, please contact government’s is acceptable, perhaps she Germany (their Chancellor has stated President Bush has been unwavering, dents as frequently as they could or the members of the Board of Education. Let would be happier living in “democracies” Robin Mellusi categorically he will never support a war said recently that, “war was not inevi- should. The result is poor communica- them know. like Iraq or North Korea. Westfield against Iraq, even if the UN sanctions it), table.” Do you suppose that over a mil- tion, and limited knowledge of the stu- Belgium, China, Russia and many oth- lion Romans marching last Saturday had Esperanza Betancourt Victor Sloan, MD dent – from the standpoint of academics, Scotch Plains MS Resident Urges All ers, must support the U.S. in everything anything to do with this sudden change strengths, interests, etc. Westfield it deems in its own self-interest? If we of spirit? Fully 85 percent of Italians I would like to recommend several Drivers to Slow Down start boycotting French products, then polled registered disapproval of starting suggestions to get Westfield High School Fanwood Officials Respond Yesterday, Thursday February 20, at lets carry through with the rest. Let’s a war with Iraq. Should we be boycotting in line with other districts. The first is to about 2:30 p.m., I was driving from the stop buying German cars, machinery Italian wines, too? increase the guidance staff, as well as ShopRite in Garwood. My route was down and pharmaceuticals. Let’s stop buying She claims that French cheese and revisit the job description of the counse- To Revitalization Concerns South Chestnut heading towards Belgian chocolates, Russian natural gas, wine sales are plunging all over the world. lors. This will allow increased time and Gale Miller needn’t fear that Fanwood’s It’s expected that the residences will Mountainside. There were massive banks Chinese clothing, etc. Going further, I don’t know where she gets this. I don’t interaction between the student and coun- downtown revitalization plan will lead to consist mostly of singles, DINKs (Double of snow on both sides of the road; coming practically all Arab countries are against believe it. If it’s true, so are a lot of other selor. In addition, we could increase the additional school costs. Income No Kids) and empty nesters. The at me, at breakneck speed, was a large SUV. a war by the U.S. in Iraq. Are we to stop countries’ products off their highs of the travel budget for the guidance depart- The developer’s proposed plan calls for 50 reason we don’t expect any significant There was absolutely nowhere for me to go. late ’90s. The reason might be that there’s ment so that our staff can visit colleges townhouses and up to 60 apartments above number of school-age children is that there She (the SUV driver), never slowing down, a worldwide recession and the Euro is up across the country. stores. But we are assured by our planner – will be no back yards. Typically, people came so close to hitting me head on. I just Rescue Squad Praises 30 percent in two and one-half years Both of these recommendations will who works for the Borough of Fanwood, not with kids want to own single-family houses froze with fear. It took me an hour or so to Cooperative Effort against the dollar. That would account increase the opportunity for our students a developer – that they will have very few so the kids can play in the back yard. calm down after reaching my home. for a big drop in sales, not disgust at to achieve success in college admissions. school-age children. This is confirmed by the Another reason we don’t expect a signifi- Sadly, this is a relatively common place Of Town Agencies France. We will establish a relationship with experience in Metuchen, where a similar cant number of school-age children is the thing now when driving around in I have a suggestion for Ms. LePoidevin: those colleges and better match student redevelopment has taken place. price of these units, in the range of $275,000 Westfield. All of us who have lived in this The Westfield Volunteer Rescue area for years cannot fathom just what is Squad extends a special thank you to Stop confining your news sources to the to $400,000. People with school-age chil- New York Post, Bob Grant and Rush dren will buy a single-family house be- happening. The rudeness, lack of any con- the Westfield Police Department, the sideration and downright life threatening Fire Department and the Department of Limbaugh exclusively. Add the New York cause it gives them better value for the Times, Time Magazine and National Pub- money. But there are many people without driving habits are unbelievable. Stop signs Public Works for their work in clearing are ignored, pedestrians seem to be an our roads, sidewalks and entryways lic Radio. This might give her a more school-age children who will find balanced and less fanatical point of view. townhouses at these prices attractive be- obstacle, and the arrogant disregard for the during last week’s enormous snow- safety of others is monumental. storm. It would also give your paper an enhanced cause, for whatever reason, they don’t reputation, because yours is really a very want to contend with land as part of their We, who have lived here for a long time, Their efforts facilitated our ability to have raised our children and know the treat patients. The squad answered over well-written weekly newspaper. property. Jack R. Dazzo We expect the buildings along South pressures of getting them and ourselves to 20 emergency calls and treated over 20 various activities and appointments. We patients during the blizzard. Westfield Avenue to be replaced by new development. Whether the Martine Avenue stores will be were in your shoes once. I would point out, The Westfield Rescue squad is an all- however, that a lack of planning on your volunteer organization. It is one of the or not depends upon negotiations between To Reach Us their owners and the developer. part or a disregard for common courtesy by few resident squads in the state. Last E-Mail - [email protected] you should not put my life or that of anyone year, the squad was awarded EMS Vol- We developed our downtown revitaliza- tion plan because two-thirds of the block had else in jeopardy. unteer Organization of the Year by the We are your neighbors, someone else’s New Jersey Department of Health and Deadlines lain fallow for decades, while some struc- General News - Friday 4pm tures are in deplorable condition. We believe loved ones and your friend, and we wish Senior Services. to return safely to our homes each day, just We depend on and thank the commu- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm the result will be pleasing to residents of Fanwood and Scotch Plains, and will not as you do. An accident that injures or kills nity for their contributions. Our address Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm us will most certainly slow you down if is: The Westfield Volunteer Rescue result in any significant increase in school Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm population. you were in a hurry, and in retrospect, will Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield, N.J. Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm put my point across better than a pen in my 07091. For all emergency services, please For more information, readers should go to www.visitfanwood.com. hand today. Please, for all our sakes, slow call 911. down! For more information, see Louis Jung, Mayor The Officers and Members, www.goleader.com/help Martha Harrigan Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Joel Whitaker, Council President Borough of Fanwood Mountainside CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 2003 Page 5 Old Guard Celebrates 70, Reviews Its Rich History WESTFIELD — On February 20, pointed a committee to help organize Debbie Schmidt, Executive Director a chapter in Westfield. The Secretary of The Westfield Area Chamber of of the Westfield YMCA invited five Commerce, spoke on the goals of the residents to go to the Summit YMCA chamber. Following Mrs. Schmidt, to investigate this well recommended Old Guard Milan Kriznansky gave a club thriving in Summit as a haven brief history of the Old Guard to new- for retired men comers. The secretary of the Westfield Y The Westfield Area Old Guard pro- sent out a letter inviting 25 Westfield vides the opportunity to make new residents to help establish an Old From the Archives of The Westfield Leader CONGRATULATIONS…The YMCA Honors two volunteers with Distinguished NOT TOO LONG AGO…Old Guard officers for 1998, pictured left to right, were: acquaintances. As relayed by Jack Guard chapter in Westfield. Service wards. Pictured, left to right, are: Thomas Luciano, past president of the front row, Charles Bilics, Recording Secretary, and Richard Weiss, Correspond- McHugh of the organization — Dr. The Westfield Chapter was estab- YMCA Board of Directors, Jack Dambaugh and Bill Ohnsorg, honorees; and Ann ing Secretary; back row, Thomas Splaine, Assistant Treasurer; Robert Broadwell, Samuel Johnson once said, “If a man lished on February 17, 1933. It is the Flynn, immediate past president of the YMCA Board of Directors. Treasurer, and Jack McHugh, Vice Director. Missing is Everett Yacker, Director. does not make new acquaintances as second oldest of some 22 active chap- On February 17, the Old Guard celebrated its 70th anniversary. he advances through life, he will soon ters. find himself alone. A man sir, must In 1954, the Y held a celebration to YMCA Honors Volunteers keep his friendship in constant repair.” recognize the 25th anniversary of the On February 17, The Old Guard of present building. At this time, the Old Letters to the Editor Westfield celebrated its 70th anni- Guard realized there was a mortgage With Service Awards versary. Three years before the of $1,200 still on the building. They SCOTCH PLAINS — The on the Board of Directors until 2002, ‘Pen and Ink’ Column Was Too Harsh Westfield chapter was formed, Sum- organized a drive and paid off the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA pre- and was elected President in 1993 for mit decided to meet weekly to dis- mortgage. sented its “Distinguished Service a term of four years. During his Board cuss the topics pertinent to the day. The Old Guard meets every Thurs- Award” to two long-time volunteers tenure, Mr. Ohnsorg also was a mem- Maligning French Freedom of Speech They decided to organize on a formal day morning in the Kellogg room of the at its Annual Dinner Dance held on ber of the Finance Committee as well As a regular reader of The Westfield without him. But does the French sugges- basis. On December 2, 1930, they did Westfield Y to hear speakers, share a February 8. Honorees Jack Dambuagh as Chairperson of the International Leader, I was disappointed to read Michelle tion that there may be an alternative to war, so and took the name Old Guard. cup of coffee and brag about achieve- and Bill Ohnsorg became members of Committee. He is still an active mem- Le Poidevin’s recent “Pen and Ink” col- a war that could easily result in the deaths They took the name “Old” which ments in bridge, bowling and golf. The the YMCA Board of Directors in 1984 ber of the Board of Trustees. umn (Feb. 20) regarding the proposed of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians, and served in many capacities. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains boycott of French products due to lack of make them spineless traitors? does not mean age. It is a term of Merrymen plan their “singouts” for the endearment; also Old Guard refers to enjoyment of local nursing homes and Mr. Dambaugh, a former Scotch YMCA presents its Distinguished French support in a possible war with Iraq. Hopefully, we as a nation can be open- Plains resident, served on the Board The column seemed to echo our current minded enough to at least consider the Napoleon’s “Old Guard” who were other clubs. Visitors are welcome. For Service Award annually to volunteers national tendency to view all issues, and in French point of view. And certainly, if our his true, loyal and trusted soldiers. more information, e-mail Mr. McHugh until 2001, when he retired to North or staff who exemplify the Y’s Mis- this case, the primacy of American global hope is to persuade the French to agree to The Summit chapter then ap- at [email protected]. Carolina. He was elected Treasurer of sion of improving the quality of life interests, in simple terms of black-and- our approach, branding them with invec- the Board in 1992, a position he held for individuals, families and commu- white and right-or-wrong. While certainly tive, or for that matter boycotting roquefort until his retirement. nities in its service area of Fanwood, simplifying the thinking process and mak- cheese, is unlikely to help our cause. Mr. Ohnsorg of Scotch Plains served Scotch Plains and Clark. ing political speechmaking easier, this in- I’d also like to remind Ms. Le Poidevin History of Proprietary House clination has the unfortunate result of over- that her journalistic freedom is, in some simplifying our own view of America’s part at least, a gift from a French nation that nlimited place in the world as a national global provided invaluable support to us during To be Discussed at Luncheon citizen (what’s good for America is good our war of independence from England. WESTFIELD — “The History of Colonial days between East Jersey for everybody, right?). Hopefully, Ms. LePoidevin is grateful for the Proprietary House in Perth Amboy” and West Jersey and governed by a U Nevertheless, we live in a free country that freedom, and one would think that her will be the subject of a slide and Proprietorship, headed by a Royal ommunications with a free press, and Ms. LePoidevin is, vitriol towards the French people would be thankfully, entitled to state her views in our tempered somewhat as a result. No, I’m not lecture presentation by former Governor. C 15 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ local newspaper as she sees fit. of French descent, or even particularly Westfield Town Historian Ralph Jones The Proprietary House was erected 908.654.6440 Her rhetoric however, referring to the liberal in my political convictions. at the First Wednesday Luncheon of in 1764 by the East Jersey Proprietors people of France as “spineless jellyfish” I’m reminded of Barry Goldwater’s the Westfield Historical Society. as an official residence for the Royal and “traitors” struck me as unnecessarily famous comment that “extremism in de- The luncheon will be held at noon Governor, to ensure their dominance veri on wireless harsh, and bordering on irresponsible. In fense of liberty is no vice,” and would on March 5 at BG Fields Restaurant, in Colonial politics. Authorized Retailer Ms. LePoidevin’s view, the French posi- defend Ms. LePoidevin’s liberty to say located at 560 Springfield Avenue in Mr. Jones will trace the history of tion is evidently traitorous and spineless what she does. But I also believe that Westfield. the Proprietary House from that pe- Unlimited simply because of French audacity to dis- extremism in the language we use to de- Mr. Jones, a Lifetime Trustee and a riod to its present-day use. agree with America’s current rush to war scribe a long-time national ally, or for that Night & Weekend with Iraq. matter a boycott of French products, is ill- former President of the Westfield His- Regular attendees of the luncheon Few harbor illusions that Saddam considered, if truly considered at all in her torical Society, is also currently a will be contacted by a telephone com- Airtime Minutes Hussein’s regime isn’t oppressive (even column. trustee of the Proprietary House, as mittee of the society to verify reserva- on the America’s ChoiceSM network “evil”), or more to the point, disarmed, and Robert R. Gregory Jr. well as Chairman of the Collection tions. Space permitting, others may Plus that the world wouldn’t be a safer place Westfield Committee. attend. Interested individuals are anytime mobile anytime In his presentation, he will discuss asked to call (908) 233-2930 by noon 1000to mobile minutes 400minutes Resident Objects to Proposed how New Jersey was divided during on Monday, March 3. to call any of our 30 million customers nationwide on our national mobile to mobile network Prospect Townhouse Development Mothers & More to Host Auction EVERY MONTH FOR LIFE My husband and I reside on Prospect value of real estate. All when you sign a new 1 or 2 year Customer Agreement now just Street – near the site of a proposed ten-unit If Mr. Goski’s use variance were granted, For Charity in March at Stage House and remain on the America’s Choice plan. $ townhouse development by Kenneth the town would be changing the location of Unlimited nationwide long distance 99 AREA — Mothers & More, Sum- 39 Goski. our home without changing our address! sectarian nursery school program for No roaming charges coast-to-coast monthly access During our search for our first home in Not only is this unfair to all Prospect Street mit/Chatham chapter, will host a char- low and moderate-income families. All when on the America’s Choice Network the spring of 2001, we were immediately homeowners, it will set a terrible precedent ity wine tasting and silent auction on This event is open to the public, and attracted to Westfield because of the quan- for the future. March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stage all are invited to enjoy excellent food SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS tity and variety of beautiful older homes – The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to House Restaurant in Scotch Plains. It Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 am to 7:30 pm and a wine tasting at a price of $35 per Friday: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm • Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm homes with history and character. Westfield vote on Mr. Goski’s application for a use will benefit the pre-school at St. John’s person. For tickets, please call (908) was unique because of these homes. The variance on March 10, 2003 at 7:30 pm, at Sunday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm to help children and families in need. 771-0765, no later than Friday, March Network not available in all areas. Calls placed while off the America’s Choice network $.69/min. Mobile to mobile not available throughout the townhouses, particularly the ones on the the Municipal Building. 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Maple sap will be collected from the old sugar maple tree on the Miller- Mini-Courses Planned Cory House Museum grounds in wooden buckets by Mr. Petersen, who On Civil Liberties, Art will show how handmade spiles are WESTFIELD – Two Kean Univer- inserted into the maple tree to allow sity Mini-Courses will be offered at sap to run. the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- The museum’s cooking committee cated at 550 East Broad Street, begin- members, Sherry Lange of Cranford ning on Monday, March 10. and Patricia Reilly of Somerset, will William J. Lipkin, an adjunct pro- prepare foods over the open hearth fessor of political science, will teach using cooking methods and fireside “Civil Liberties and Civil Rights in tasks practiced in the 18th and early an Unsecure World.” 19th centuries. Taste treats will be The class, to be held from 10:15 available for visitors to sample. a.m. to noon, will revolve around Ms. Pamela L. Buehler and Brian J. Morrisroe Visitors may tour the Colonial farm- American liberties guaranteed in the house, led by costumed docents. The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amend- museum’s gift shop, managed by ment. They will be discussed in the Deborah Bailey of Westfield, carries context of recent terrorist activities. Ms. Pamela Lynn Buehler a variety of teas, jellies, books, crafts Carol Norton, an adjunct professor and Colonial reproductions for sale. of fine arts, will teach “Art History Admission to the museum is $2 for Survey: Twentieth Century Art After To Wed Brian J. Morrisroe adults, 50 cents for students and free Postimpressionism,” from 1 to 2:45 for children under age six. On Sun- Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Buehler of ing in New York City, a marketing p.m. day, March 9, the museum will fea- This class will focus on the various MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH PATRICK ATWELL Mountainside, formerly of Westfield, service firm. (She is the former Miss Nicole Dara Wygovsky) have announced the engagement of Her fiancé graduated from art movements and artists’ works that their daughter, Ms. Pamela Lynn Northport High School in 1988. He reflected a period of technological Junior Women to Hold advancement and social change. Buehler, to Brian Joseph Morrisroe. received his Bachelor of Science de- He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John gree from the State University of New Youth Fashion Show Both courses will run through April Miss Nicole D. Wygovsky Morrisroe of Northport, N.Y. York at Albany and his Master of 28. There will be no classes on March WESTFIELD – The Junior 31 or April 7. To register for a Kean The bride-elect graduated from Business Administration degree from Woman’s Club of Westfield will hold Westfield High School in 1989 and Fordham University. University Mini-Course, please call its first annual Children’s Fashion the university at (908) 737-5840. earned her Bachelor of Science de- The future bridegroom is an Assis- Show Luncheon this Saturday, March Marries Joseph P. Atwell gree from the University of Vermont. tant Vice President in the Private 1, at noon. Miss Nicole Dara Wygovsky, the Harrisonburg, Va. Ms. Buehler, who was awarded her Banking division at Citigroup. The event, which will benefit the Ensign Brian Donovan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. The bride is employed by the con- Master of Business Administration The couple, who met at business Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, will Wygovsky of Lawrenceville, formerly sulting firm of Booz, Allen & degree with honors from Fordham school, reside in New York City. They be held at The Westwood, located at Reports For Navy Duty of Westfield, was married on Saturday, Hamilton in McLean, Va. and the University, is employed as an Ac- will be married in October in 438 North Avenue in Garwood. Sev- SCOTCH PLAINS – United States June 15, to Joseph Patrick Atwell. He bridegroom is a Technical Consult- count Director at K&L Field Market- Edgartown, Mass. eral Westfield stores will participate Navy Ensign Brian C. Donovan, the is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace M. ant for PEC Solutions, Inc. in in the show. son of Margaret C. and William L. Atwell of Atlantic Beach, Fla. Fairfax, Va. The festivities will include a silent Donovan of Scotch Plains, recently The garden ceremony was held in Following a wedding trip to St. Westfield Library to Renew auction featuring gift/item baskets, reported for duty at Naval Air Station the morning at the Ashby Inn in Paris, Lucia, the couple resides in as well as items that will be raffled off in Kingsville, Tex. Va., with the Reverend Alex Darby Centreville, Va. in between the presentation of A 1997 graduate of St. Joseph High officiating. Music was provided by International Film Festival children’s clothes. Food and enter- School in Metuchen, Ensign the Hamilton Trio. An outdoor recep- Caregiver Group Posts WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- Anyone holding a Westfield Li- tainment are also planned. Donovan joined the Navy in May of tion followed the ceremony. Upcoming Meeting brary card is welcome to attend. Chil- Tickets may be purchased at Mother 2001. He is a 2001 graduate of the Miss Alison Flora of Sterling, Va. morial Library will kick off another WESTFIELD – A support group for season of its International Film Festi- dren must have completed the sev- & Baby Company, located at 102 United States Naval Academy in was the maid of honor. Miss Debra enth grade and must be accompanied Quimby Street in Westfield or by call- Maryland, where he received a Bach- Lintz of Los Angeles, who grew up individuals caring for elderly or val on Wednesday, March 19, with chronically ill loved ones will meet Malena, to be shown at 1 p.m. and by an adult. Patrons must sign up and ing Vicki Bowen at (732) 382-0092. elor of Science degree. with the bride in Westfield, served as obtain a ticket beforehand. a bridesmaid. on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m. in the again at 7 p.m. in the library’s Pro- Parish Center of St. Helen’s Roman gram Room. Tickets will be available starting Sean Wygovsky of Lawrenceville, Wednesday, March 5. Future spring Garden Club of Westfield the brother of the bride, was the best Catholic Church in Westfield. Described as a “robust romance” set Meetings take place on the first in sun-splashed Sicily during the tu- selections will include With a Friend man. Like Harry and The Road Home. The bride graduated from non-holiday Monday of each month. multuous years of World War II, the To Explore Fragile Forests These are information and sharing film begins as a depiction of a 12-year- The library is located at 550 East Westfield High School in 1996, while Broad Street. For further information WESTFIELD — Louise Shepnew types of forests worldwide, and what the bridegroom graduated from sessions. The church is located at old’s adolescent mind but soon trans- will speak about “Preserving our Frag- is happening to them. on the library’s International Film Ribault High School in Jacksonville, 1600 Lamberts Mill Road. For more forms into a portrait of small-town ile Forests” at the Tuesday, March 11 Hostesses for the event will be Jane information, please call Marilyn Ryan prejudice. In the end, a twist of fate Festival series, or on Malena, please Fla. in 1995. Both are 2000 gradu- visit the library or call (908) 789- meeting of the Garden Club of Orto, Chairwoman, assisted by Joan ates of James Madison University in at (908) 232-1867. turns this tale of longing and jealousy Westfield. It will be held at 1 p.m. in Murray, Phyllis Pappas and Kathryn 4090. into a heartbreaking love story. the Community Room of the Quinn. Westfield Municipal Building, lo- The Westfield Memorial Library Pancake Supper Slated cated at 425 East Broad Street. flower arrangers for next month will OWEN BRAND A writer and teacher, Mrs. Shepnew be Ruth Metz, March 3 to 9; Joan is also a member of the Garden Club Murray, March 10 to 16; Anne Keyko, For Tuesday at FUMC of Westfield and a statewide lecturer March 17 to 23; Mita McHugh, March WESTFIELD — The First United Proceeds will benefit the First on conservation and environmental 24 to 30, and Dariel Belcher, March Methodist Church of Westfield will United Methodist Church Scholar- Your Home Town issues. 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If one child alters the To Focus Upon HIV/AIDS Working in the not-for-profit world, demands put on a teacher because WESTFIELD – On Monday, March ney in dealing with the death of her I am frequently asked, “How many class work is completed as assigned, 10, the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic brother from AIDS. She is a resident of clients do you serve each year?” Seems and classroom behavior is less dis- Church in Westfield will offer a prayer Jersey City and a Dominican Associ- like a pretty straight-forward ques- ruptive, the learning environment has service at 7:30 p.m. that will address ate of North Caldwell. tion. Yet, each time I am asked this improved for all the students. HIV/AIDS. Dr. Lorraine Tosiello, a resident of question, I wish I had about five min- When the teacher no longer has to One of the speakers will be Anne Westfield who has been treating pa- utes to share my thoughts on the focus attention on one disruptive stu- Cerchio, who will share her faith jour- tients infected with HIV for 21 years, power of one act of kindness, the dent, there is less tension in the class- will also speak. She is the Medical work of one volunteer or, to use a room and the teacher has more time to Free Party Showcase Director of the Community Health cliché, the ripple effect. While we spend on academics. It will clearly be On Tap at Temple Center at Vauxhall of Overlook Hos- continue to count “clients,” are we a better day at school for more than pital. really looking at the whole picture? just the “client.” WESTFIELD – The Sisterhood of Additionally, she is a consulting Each time a hotline volunteer, a But the day isn’t over with the Temple Emanu-El in Westfield will physician at the AIDS Health Ser- mentor to a child, or someone serving close of school. As the teacher leaves hold its annual party-planning ex- vices at Jersey City Medical Center. lunch at a food kitchen reaches out school to return home to family re- hibit on Sunday, March 9, from 11 All are welcome to attend the prayer and provides reassurance and sup- sponsibilities, there is less frustra- a.m. to 3 p.m. at the temple. Admis- service and there will be time for port to a “client,” they are clearly tion and stress being carried from the sion will be free. socializing and sharing afterwards. making a difference in the life of that work day. Food from a variety of area caterers Holy Trinity Church is located at individual. The simple act of caring The students leave school with a will be featured. Disk jockeys and Westfield Avenue and First Street. For acknowledges the dignity and integ- sense of accomplishment and less performers will also be on hand to further information, please call Anita rity each human being is entitled to, stress, since there were no added ten- COOKIE TIME…Brownie Troop No. 555, comprised of third-grade students provide entertainment. Dazzo at (908) 233-8710. but programs such as these provide sions in the classroom. And the child from Washington Elementary School in Westfield, recently attended “Cookie Invitations, centerpieces, decora- who is mentored — he is the one we College,” where the young scouts learned safety, selling tips and sampled some tions and party favors will be show- more than service to the one “client” cookies. Pictured, from left to right, are: Back row, Carolyn Maguire, Hannah Labyrinth Walk Slated that is counted. are counting as the client — he is cased. Attendees will also have an Reiss, Kayla Krasnoo, Katharine Jaruzelski and Allie Rothenberg, and front row, opportunity to browse through pho- For Sunday Afternoon Each action that impacts the life of thriving on the care and attention of Katie Morris, Jessica Morse, Nicoletta Kalos and Rebecca Tunis. one individual has an impact on a far one volunteer, developing better re- tography portfolios and learn about CRANFORD – The First Presbyte- broader group in our society. In my lationships with family, teachers and the latest in videography options. rian Church of Cranford will sponsor mind, each supportive program, each friends, at home, school, and at all Blood Drive to Take Place Event planners will be available to a series of open Labyrinth Walks in volunteer hour of caring and sharing community activities. offer assistance. Bates Hall at the church, located at 11 with another, resembles the effects of This success story is not about one Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 Springfield Avenue. All are invited to a small pebble tossed into a pond — “client.” The full impact of our out- On Sunday at St. Helen’s East Broad Street. For directions or participate. the ripples just keep on growing. reach to others has far reaching ef- additional information, please call The next walk is scheduled for fects, often far beyond what we are WESTFIELD – The Blood Center should wait until they are feeling (908) 232-6770. Sunday, March 2. Individuals may Consider for a moment the impact of New Jersey has announced that a better before donating and there is a of mentoring a child. One adult – one able to see. We must recognize that walk the Labyrinth any time between blood drive will take place this Sun- 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings child or “client” — one mentoring helping one individual – one act of Archivist to Give Talk 1 and 4 p.m., but are asked to begin kindness — helps the whole commu- day, March 2, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and fillings. their walk by 3:30 p.m. in order to relationship. There are many groups at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Those who have traveled outside On Greek Immigrants within our community which spon- nity. Together, one small step at a complete it by 4 p.m. Subsequent Church, located at 1600 Rahway of the United States recently are asked sor mentoring programs, particularly time, we can make a difference. WESTFIELD – Dr. George Tselos walks will be held on the first Sunday Avenue in Westfield. to call the Blood Center at (973) 676- will discuss “The Greek Immigrant of every month. in our schools. Studies show that * * * * * Donors must be 17 years old. There 4933, extension no. 132, for eligibil- children in a one-to-one relationship Experience” on Friday, March 7, at Walking the Labyrinth is an an- Mrs. Feeks is the Executive Direc- is no upper age limit for donors, pro- ity criteria. For more information or 7:30 p.m. at the Bouras Center of the with a caring adult show improved tor of CONTACT We Care. CONTACT cient spiritual practice of prayer and vided they meet health requirements. to sign up for a blood drive, please Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church meditation. The 11-ringed pattern, academic achievement and improved We Care is a member of both the Individuals should know their Social call the Blood Center at (800) 652- relationships with their classmates, in Westfield. painted on canvas, is modeled after Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ministerium Security number and bring a signed 5663, extension no. 140. family and friends. Dr. Tselos is Supervisory Archivist the 13th century labyrinth at Chartres and the Westfield-Mountainside or picture form of identification. at the Statue of Liberty National Let’s look at what this does to a Ministerium. Cathedral in France. People with a fever or sore throat First Baptist Singles Set Monument and Ellis Island Immigra- During that period, walking the ‘Swim and Gym’ Slated Mardi Gras Festivities tion Museum. labyrinth symbolized the Christian Singles to Gather Baptist Women Plan The event is free and open to the pilgrimage to Jerusalem for people For Saturday at JCC WESTFIELD – The Singles Group public. Refreshments will be served. who could not personally make the Sundays in March Book Club Meeting of the First Baptist Church of Westfield The church is located at 250 Gallows journey. For more information on the SCOTCH PLAINS – Students in will hold a Mardi Gras celebration on Hill Road. For further information, WESTFIELD – Widowed, di- grades 6 to 8 are invited to participate Labyrinth Walks, please call the WESTFIELD – The Women’s Book Saturday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the please call (908) 233-8533. church office at (908) 276-8440. vorced or never-married individu- in the Jewish Community Center Club of the First Baptist Church of church. als over age 45 are invited to dis- (JCC) of Central New Jersey’s Swim Westfield will meet on Saturday, March Food, games and fellowship will cuss single living issues over cof- and Gym night this Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m. for a discussion of “Cry, all be part of the festivities. Attendees fee and cake at the First Baptist 1, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton. may come in costume if they wish, Donate Your Car Church of Westfield, located at 170 The event will be held at the JCC’s Anne Lowe will lead the discus- but are asked to at least wear beads. Elm Street. Wilf Jewish Community Campus, sion and refreshments will be served. Admission is $3 for those who bring American Red Cross Meetings will be held on Sun- located at 1391 Martine Avenue in The book club is open to all interested a dessert, and $5 for those who come Westfield / Mountainside Chapter days, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, at Scotch Plains. Guests are welcome. women. Participants are invited to read without dessert. The church is lo- 9 a.m. A $2 donation is requested. The gym will be set up for a variety the book and join in a discussion of cated at 170 Elm Street. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, February 27, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION John J. Michals, 84, Was GM Executive; DEATH NOTICE Active With the United Way and Rotary – Obituaries – Thomas F. Jackson, 90, Benefactor; DEATH NOTICE John J. Michals, 84, of Toms River tiring in 1980. Was Division Production Manager died on Friday, February 21, at his He was a member of the board of home. directors for both Junior Achieve- Colonel Kevin R. Cunningham, 49, Whether he was waving a large launching pad, not only for its work- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was ment of Union County and the United paddle through whitewater foam or ers, but those in the community he raised in Linden and had lived in Way. Additionally, Mr. Michals served Was Military Intelligence Officer holding high a generous, personally invited in for instruction. Westfield for 30 years before moving on the Executive Committee and the Colonel Kevin R. Cunningham, Political Science at the United States delivered check from his Frank and All work days-without-accident to Toms River four years ago. Board of Governors for Rahway Hos- 49, of Carlisle, Pa. died Monday, Feb- Military Academy at West Point. Helen Jackson Foundation, all folk records were shattered under his Mr. Michals had worked for Gen- pital. ruary 3, 2003 at the Carlisle Regional He was a member of the American were glad to see Tom Jackson. And on aggressive safety programs (pro- eral Motors for 42 years, where he He was a member of the Board of Medical Center. Political Science Association, the Friday, February 21, 2003 in Arbor grams carried somewhat exasper- served as a plant manager, before re- Directors of the State Safety Council He was born on May 28, 1953 in Society for Military History, the So- Glen, Bridgewater, N.J., Thomas atingly into his own home). By and President of the Union County Summit, New Jersey, the son of the ciety for History of Technology, and Francis Jackson died. 1955, Tom was promoted to FMC’s Safety Council. late Roy and Agnes Connolly the Newcomen Society for the His- Following an East Orange and New York office, where for 10 years Mildred Winterhalter Mr. Michals was President of the Cunningham. He was a loving hus- tory of Engineering and Technology Spring Lake childhood, Tom gradu- as Division Production Manager Mildred E. Winterhalter, 92, of Tar- General Motors Managers Club of band, caring father, devoted friend in the United Kingdom. ated from Asbury Park High School he oversaw several plants. Yet he pon Springs, Fla. died on Tuesday, New Jersey. He also was a member of and mentor. He was an avid reader, Colonel Cunningham’s military in 1929. Princeton University came always wistfully confessed to lov- February 18, in Palm Harbor, Fla. the Society of Engineers and the book and tool collec- awards include the De- next, from which at age 20 he joined ing best his “hands-on” days at Born in Franklin Township, Pa., Rotary Club, as well as the Echo Lake tor, and enjoyed wood- fense Superior Service the Class of 1933, earning a Bach- Carteret. she had lived in Scotch Plains for Country Club in Westfield and The working. Medal, the Defense elor of Science degree in Chemical Since his parents founded the many years before moving to Florida Presbyterian Church in Westfield. He maintained a life- Meritorious Service Engineering. Frank and Helen Jackson Founda- in 1996. He additionally was a Chamber of long interest and mem- Medal, the Army Meri- After a short stint with Dupont, tion in 1957, Tom played a major She was a former member of the Commerce Executive Vice President bership in environmen- torious Service Medal, Tom shifted in 1936 to Westvaco role, managing the trust for a quar- First United Methodist Church of and served on its Board of Directors. tal organizations. He the Army Meritorious Chlorine Products in Carteret, which ter century. This charitable effort Scotch Plains. Mr. Michals was named Man of the also enjoyed research- Service Medal (with six eventually became Food Machin- provided funds to several worthy She was predeceased by her hus- Year in Framingham, Mass. and had ing the genealogy of oak leaf clusters) and ery and Chemical Corporation causes in the Westfield area. In band, Jim Winterhalter, in 1995. served on the Board of Directors of his ancestry. Kevin the Army Commenda- (FMC). 1989, this trust joined with the Surviving are two daughters, Jane Framingham Union Hospital. grew up in Westfield, tion Medal (with two Three years later, he wed Smith Westfield Foundation, continuing Isaacs of Tarpon Springs and Susan A United States Army veteran of and attended Holy Trin- oak leaf clusters). He College graduate JoAnn “Joady” currently as a distinct division. Clark of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; four World War II, he received the Soldiers ity Grammar and High was also posthumously Morgan Smith, who became his life- In 1967, the YMCA appointed grandchildren and three great-grand- Medal. School, where he awarded the Army Le- long best friend. Together, they Tom Jackson as Trustee, where as children. He was predeceased by his wife, graduated in 1971. He gion of Merit. Colonel planned and built their first house Director of the World Service Cam- A graveside service was held on Gladys Michals, in 1997. was recently involved Cunningham also in Westfield, the town in which they paign, he raised record-setting Friday, February 21, at the Hillside Surviving are a son, John R. with Holy Trinity’s earned the Army Staff remained until 1997. amounts for people in foreign na- Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Michals; a daughter, Lorraine 25th reunion and its on- Col. Kevin Cunningham Badge for his work on Within eight years, Tom Jackson tions worldwide. He served for sev- Arrangements were handled by the Dohrmann; a sister, Jessie Locker; a going newsletter. the Army Staff. was promoted to plant manager of eral years as YMCA Director, bring- Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South brother, Bob Locker; seven grand- Kevin was Dean of Academics at Kevin is survived by his wife of 12 FMC’s Carteret plant – a position ing both his fund-raising and mana- Avenue in Fanwood. children and seven great-grandchil- the United States Army War College, years, Linda Engelbert Cunningham; which proved an ideal platform for gerial expertise to its board. Memorial donations may be made dren. Carlisle Barracks, Pa. He was com- his daughter, Kristen, who is eight his management innovations. His Following his FMC retirement, to the National YMCA Fund, Inc., Funeral services were held on Tues- missioned into the Army following years old, and his sister, Robin plant became a renowned career Tom taught chemistry at Hillside’s YMCA of USA, 101 North Wacker day, February 25, at the Dooley Colo- graduation from Georgetown Univer- Cunningham, who resides in North Pingry School where, from 1966 to Drive, Chicago, Ill. 60606; Hospice nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in sity in 1975. He attained a Bachelor Plainfield, New Jersey. Memorial Service Set 1975, he was known by students as of the Florida Suncoast, 30 East Bay Westfield. Interment was at Fairview of Science degree in Foreign Service Contributions can be made to: The an eccentrically fun-loving, yet in- Drive, Largo, Fla. 33700 or to the Cemetery in Westfield. and a Master of Arts degree in Gov- Nature Conservancy, 4245 North For Clarice M. Howe novative and highly-valued James Parkinson Fund-Neurology Memorial donations may be made ernment with a Certificate in National Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, A memorial service will be held at teacher. To enhance his teaching Department, 1 Robert Wood Johnson to either the Hospice of Toms River or Security Studies from Georgetown. Va. 22203. 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, for abilities, he earned a Master of Edu- Place, New Brunswick 08903. to the American Cancer Society. Kevin subsequently earned a Mas- Services were held at the United States Clarice M. Daunton Howe at the cation degree from Rutgers Univer- February 27, 2003 February 27, 2003 ter of Arts and Doctorate in Political Army War College Chapel at Carlisle Covenant United Methodist Church sity in 1969. Science from Stanford University. Barracks, with Chaplain (Colonel) of the Plainfields. Tom also passed on the arts of Tindaro Caminiti, 75, Master Tailor Colonel Cunningham was a Mili- Donald Rutherford officiating. Mrs. Howe, a resident of Lakewood, camping and canoeing to his sur- tary Intelligence Corps officer and The Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home, died on Sunday, January 19, at viving son, Bart Jackson, a writer in also was a graduate of the Command 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle Harrogate Health Center in Lake- Cranbury, N.J., and his love of his- For Clothiers in Linden and Westfield and General Staff College and the was in charge of the funeral arrange- wood. She was 88. tory and music to his daughter, Joyce Tindaro Caminiti, 75, of Rahway etery in Colonia. Army War College. He served numer- ments. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Jackson Wood, an attorney resid- died on Sunday, February 23, at his February 27, 2003 ous tours of duty overseas and taught February 27, 2003 she immigrated to Griswoldville, ing in Norfolk, Va. His love of inter- home. Blanche Mehas, 90 Mass. as a young child. She grew up national travel he passed on to his Born and raised in Furci Siculo, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in Green Brook and had lived in North three granddaughters, Virginia Sicily, he had lived in Westfield for Blanche Mehas, 90, of Plainfield died Plainfield for 30 years before moving Morgan Wood and Frances Kelleher 40 years before moving to Rahway on Sunday, February 16, at Muhlenberg TOWN OF WESTFIELD to the Whiting/Lakewood area in Wood of Norfolk and Hannah three years ago. Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE 1983. Creighton Wood of Washington, Mr. Caminiti had been a master Born in Georgian Springs, Tenn., PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the refunding bond ordinance published Throughout her life, Mrs. Howe D.C. tailor for more than 50 years with she had lived in Westfield prior to herewith has been finally adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, Union played many active leadership roles Tom Jackson the engineer in- Hilton Clothier in Linden and relocating to Plainfield 10 years ago. County, New Jersey on February 25, 2003, and the 20-day period of limitation within in the United Methodist Church, in stilled in his family perceptive judg- which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such refunding bond Francolino Clothier in Westfield. Mrs. Mehas had been a health aide ordinance can be commenced, as provided by Local Bond Law, has begun to run from local churches in Dunellen, Plainfield ment and the courtesy of punctual- Surviving are his wife of 42 years, at Westfield Home Health Care for 20 the date of the first publication of this notice. and Toms River, as well as at the ity. As a man, he showed them how Maria Universo Caminiti; four sons, years before her retirement in 1975. Bernard A. Heeney District, Conference and Jurisdiction to live. Memorial services to be Joseph Caminiti, Tindaro “Dino” She was predeceased by her hus- Town Clerk levels. announced at a later date. Caminiti, Jr., Tino Caminiti and band, Sam J. Mehas, in 1974. SPECIAL ORDINANCE 2067 Her responsibilities covered both In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Johnny Caminiti, and two grandchil- Surviving are a daughter, Patricia REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE general church policy and women’s tributions may be made to the COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF dren. Mehas; two brothers, William Allen CERTAIN UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN, APPROPRIAT- ministries, including service as Presi- Frank and Helen Jackson Founda- A Mass of Christian Burial will be and Charles Allen, and two sisters, ING $1,100,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF dent of the United Methodist Women tion. offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Beatrice Lee and Erma Clark. $1,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LOCAL UNIT REFUNDING BONDS OF of the Northern New Jersey Confer- February 27, 2003 February 27, at the Holy Trinity Ro- The funeral service was held on Fri- THE TOWN FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. ence. She was twice a delegate to the man Catholic Church in Westfield. day, February 21, at the Rossi Funeral WHEREAS, in accordance with one or more of P.L.1991, c.229, P.L.1991, c.230, World Methodist Conference. Eilene S. Villa, 82 Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. today Home in Scotch Plains. Interment took P.L.1993, c.138, P.L.1993, c.181, P.L.1993, c.99, and P.L.1999, c.59 (as amended by In addition, she was an active com- Eilene S. Villa, 82, of Westfield P.L. 2002, c. 126), the Town of Westfield (the “Local Unit”), in the County of Union (the at the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 place on Saturday, February 22, at “County”), New Jersey adopted an early retirement incentive program (collectively, the munity volunteer in organizations died on Saturday, February 22, at her Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Burial Hollywood Memorial Park in Union. “ERI Programs”) for eligible employees covered by, as applicable, the Public Employee such as CONTACT We Care and Tele- residence. will take place at St. Gertrude’s Cem- February 27, 2003 Retirement System, Police and Firemen Retirement System or other applicable retirement ministries of Scotch Plains and Born in Douglassville, Pa., she lived system (collectively, the “Pension System”) and as a result created an unfunded liability Westfield, and served two terms as in Westfield since 1943. within the applicable Pension System that would otherwise have been retired by annual payments made by the Local Unit to the applicable Pension System through the year set President of both the Questors and She was predeceased by her hus- forth in Exhibit A to the hereinafter defined Loan Agreement (the “Gross Unfunded ERI the Federated Women’s Club of Toms band, George Villa, a founder of the Liability”); River. Mrs. Howe also served as a Villa Construction Company, in 1996. WHEREAS, P.L. 2002, c. 42, enacted into law by the State of New Jersey (the “State”) Trustee to Morristown College in Surviving are a son, George S. Villa Caught in the on July 12, 2002 (the “ERI Refunding Law”), permits local government units, including Tennessee. of Tewksbury; two daughters, Eilene the Local Unit, that participated in the ERI Programs to sell refunding bonds in accordance with the Local Bond Law, constituting Chapter 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of She was predeceased by her hus- S. Villa of New York City and Joanne the State, as amended and supplemented (the “Local Bond Law”), to retire the present band, Herbert E. Howe, Sr., in 1982. S. Villa of Westfield; two brothers, Medicaid confusion? value of the Gross Unfunded ERI Liability; Surviving are two sons, Herbert Lester Schurr and Melvin Schurr of WHEREAS, the present value (the “Unfunded ERI Liability”) of the Local Unit’s Gross Unfunded ERI Liability has been established by the New Jersey Division of Pensions Howe, Jr. of Lincoln, Neb. and Wesley Douglassville, Pa., and three sisters, Howe of Vineland; a daughter, Clarice Gladys Philion and Jeane Rohrbach ® and Benefits; orethought funeral planning WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Loan Agreement Howe-Johnson of Fanwood; a sister, of Douglassville, and Alma Millard F and pursuant to the ERI Refunding Law, the Local Unit is issuing its general obligation Helen Daunton of Ocean Grove; four of Topton, Pa. local unit refunding bond (the “Local Unit Refunding Bond”) to raise sufficient funds can help. for the Local Unit to retire the Local Unit’s Gross Unfunded ERI Liability through a one grandchildren and four great-grand- Funeral services were held yester- time, up front payment (the “Unfunded ERI Liability Payment”) in the amount of the children. day, Wednesday, February 26, at the Unfunded ERI Liability; Arrangements are being handled First United Methodist Church of WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”), duly created by the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Westfield. Interment took place at Find out how by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) of Home in Whiting. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as public body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in accordance with the county In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Arrangements were under the di- by calling... improvement authorities law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 butions may be made to CONTACT rection of the Higgins and Bonner of the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”), was We Care, the Covenant United Meth- Echo Lake Funeral Home in Westfield. empowered by the ERI Refunding Law to finance loans to local government units, including the loan (the “Loan”) to the Local Unit, for the purpose of, among other things, odist Church of the Plainfields or to Memorial donations may be made refinancing the Local Unit’s Unfunded ERI Liability, which loan will be evidenced by the general scholarship fund of Drew to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. a loan agreement by and between the Authority and the Local Unit (the “Loan University. Box 356, Westfield 07091. FUNERAL Agreement”); and February 27, 2003 February 27, 2003 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Improvement Authorities Act, other applicable law, and DIRECTORS a bond resolution of the Authority (the “Authority Bond Resolution”) to be adopted in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:37A-60 of the Improvement Authorities – Since 1897 – Act and all other applicable law, the Authority will issue its bonds (the “Authority Bonds”), to finance, among other things, the Loan, which Authority Bonds will be More Education News secured, among other things, by the Local Unit’s payment of the principal of, • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Local Unit Refunding Bond, all pursuant to the Loan Agreement. • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF Mary Gates Endowment Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 Section 1. The Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, New Jersey is hereby authorized to refund all of the Local Unit’s Unfunded ERI Liability. Recognizes Kassakian CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Section 2. In order to finance the retirement of the Local Unit’s ERI Liability described in Section 1 hereof, and to pay all related costs associated therewith, WESTFIELD – Steven Kassakian, well Gates. The purpose of the grant an amount not exceeding $1,100,000 is hereby appropriated therefore, a junior at the University of Washing- is to support excellence in under- and the Local Unit Refunding Bond is hereby authorized to be issued by the Local Unit to the Authority (for assignment to the Authority’s trustee ton, has been designated a Mary Gates graduate education at the University under the Authority Bond Resolution) as security for the Authority Bonds Scholar. of Washington. that will finance the Loan to the Local Unit, the proceeds of which shall The Mary Gates Endowment for In particular, the endowment sup- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. be applied to retire the Local Unit’s ERI Liability, which Local Unit Students was established by Bill and ports new opportunities for students Refunding Bond is hereby further authorized to be issued in the Melinda Gates in 1995 to honor the to become independent learners and Caring & Courteous Service to the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,100,000, all pursuant to the Local Bond Law and other applicable law. memory of Bill’s mother, Mary Max- community leaders, thereby assist- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Section 3. The Local Unit desires to provide for the retirement of the Local Unit’s ing students in immersing themselves ERI Liability in order to provide for substantial savings as a result of lower Bergen and McNally fully in the most challenging forms of interest rates available in the bond market. Section 4. An aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000 for items of expense listed learning. in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51(b) has been included in the Placed on Dean’s List Steven, a double major in chemis- Westfield aggregate principal amount of the Local Unit Refunding Bond authorized SCOTCH PLAINS – Rensselaer try and oceanography, received the herein. Further provisions as to the terms of the sale, security, Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. award in recognition of his research 556 Westfield Avenue disposition of the proceeds and other terms of the Local Unit Refunding has reported that Brendan Bergen Bond shall, as permitted in accordance with the Local Bond Law, be set work on various aspects of the chem- 233-0255 forth in a resolution of the Local Unit to be adopted prior to the issuance and Matthew McNally, both sopho- istry of the Black Sea, under the direc- John L. Dooley of the Local Unit Refunding Bond. mores from Scotch Plains, were named tion of Dr. James Murray. Manager Section 5. The purpose of this financing is to reduce the annual recurring expenses to the fall 2002 Dean’s List. A 1998 graduate of Westfield High of the Local Unit heretofore represented by the Unfunded ERI Liability. Brendan is majoring in informa- The full faith and credit of the Local Unit are hereby pledged to the School, Steven is the son of Mr. and punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the Local Unit tion technology, while Matthew is Mrs. Edward Kassakian of Westfield. Refunding Bond authorized by this refunding bond ordinance. The Local undeclared. Unit Refunding Bond shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Local Full-time students who maintain Pingry Lower School Unit, and the Local Unit shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon grade point averages of a minimum of all the taxable real property within the jurisdiction of the Local Unit for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Local Unit Refunding 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, with no Reports Honor Roll Bond without limitation as to rate or amount. grades below “C” are eligible. Cranford Section 6. A certified copy of this refunding bond ordinance as adopted on first Listing of Burgdorf reading should be filed with the Director of the Division of Local John Caravello Named SHORT HILLS – The Pingry Lower 218 North Avenue Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the School in Short Hills has reported the State prior to final adoption hereof, together with the statement required To Fall Dean’s Listing 276-0255 by N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55. names of local students who received Section 7. To the extent that any previous ordinance or resolution is inconsistent WESTFIELD – Jonathan Honor Roll awards for the first and Charles V. Dooley herewith or contradictory hereto, said ordinance or resolution is hereby Caravello, a 2000 graduate of second marking periods. Manager repealed or amended to the extent necessary to make it consistent Westfield High School and a student herewith. The Honor Roll is for sixth graders Section 8. This refunding bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after at The School of Visual Arts in New that achieve an overall “B+” average, the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local York City, has been placed on the with no grade lower than “B-”. Bond Law, provided that the consent of the Local Finance Board has school’s Dean’s List. First and second marking period been endorsed upon a certified copy of this refunding bond ordinance He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John as finally adopted. honor roll awards went to Brendan 1 T - 2/27/03, The Leader Fee: $184.62 Caravello of Westfield. Burgdorf of Westfield. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 2003 Page 9 Vagelos Currie Teaching Award Nominations Welcomed Concepts & Thought Nominations Sought in District For Philhower Award SCOTCH PLAINS — All parents, given for one middle school teacher students, teachers, administrators, and one elementary school teacher. WESTFIELD — Carl Peer, Presi- honored in 2002. and members of the Scotch Plains- During this year only, fifth grade dent of the Westfield Rotary Club, In 2001, the Philhower Fellowship Fanwood Board of Education are in- teachers will be considered as elemen- announced March 14 is the deadline was presented to Anna Jane Sabbagh, vited to nominate an outstanding tary teachers. for nominations for the 11th Annual who taught third grade in Jefferson district teacher for a 2003 Joan Individuals may nominate only one Charles Philhower Fellowship award School. In 2000, Trista Pollard, fifth Vagelos Currie Award for Excellence teacher; teachers may not nominate designated for a full-time elemen- grade teacher at Tamaques School, in Teaching. themselves. Information submitted tary teacher in the Westfield Public received the award. The 1999 fellow- This award annually recognizes within the past three years on behalf Schools. ship went to Eva Morton, Washing- teachers in Scotch Plains-Fanwood of any of this year’s nominees will Letters of nomination are invited ton School third grade teacher. The who demonstrate excellence in teach- also be taken into consideration in from interested citizens and Westfield award winner in 1998 was Angela ing, commitment to parent/student the current selection process. public school staff members and LaCarrubba, second grade teacher at involvement in education, and ser- Award winners from the previous should be addressed to: Charles Wilson School. vice to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood five years are not eligible. Past award Philhower Fellowship Committee of In 1997, the Philhower award went school/community. winners include 2001 dual recipients the Westfield Rotary Club, c/o Of- to Claudia Andreski, who was a fourth Created in memory of Joan Vagelos Bernadette Hoyer and Gail Williams, fice of the Superintendent of Schools, grade teacher at Jefferson School and Currie, who served the district with Joan Costello (1999), Alice Ferguson 302 Elm Street, Westfield, 07090. now serves as the principal of distinction for 16 years as an elemen- (1998), Jane Lawlor (1997), Lee Stein Nominations should specify ways McKinley School. tary and middle school teacher, the (1996), and Rulene DiFrancesco in which the teacher has demon- Bette Tuthill, McKinley fourth award was endowed by Dr. P. Roy (1995). strated outstanding teaching, inter- grade teacher, was named the 1996 Vagelos, Mrs. Currie’s brother, as a Nomination forms are available at est in children and continued pur- Philhower Fellowship recipient. tribute to her lifelong love of teach- all district schools, the Board of Edu- suit of professional growth. The Carol Joyce, Washington School ing and her dedication to the commu- cation Offices, the Public Informa- teacher must be a fulltime faculty first grade teacher, received the award nity in which she lived and taught. tion Office at (908) 232-6161, exten- member in Westfield for a minimum in 1995. The 1994 award went to All fulltime Pre-K through Grade 8 sion no. 42, or can be downloaded of five years. Carol A. Mastroianni, Franklin School teachers who have taught in the dis- from the district website at The Fellowship recipient is hon- first grade teacher. trict for three or more years are eli- www.spfk12.org. CEREAL BOXTOP COLLECTORS…Pupils from Washington Elementary ored at a Rotary luncheon and re- The first Philhower Fellowship was gible for the award. Awards will be This year’s nominations must be School in Westfield pledged to raise $1,000 for the 2002-2003 school year through ceives a grant to further professional presented in 1993 to Susan Feldman postmarked or delivered to a district the General Mills Boxtops for Education Program, which awards 10 cents for every growth or to enhance classroom ac- Glick, then a Special Education Newhouse School Posts middle school by Monday, March 10. clipped General Mills boxtops. Monthly, boxtops are tallied and the winning class tivities for students. teacher at Tamaques School. The Joan Vagelos Currie Award re- enjoys an ice cream party. So far, Washington students are on target to reach their The award was instituted in 1993 In commenting on the award, Mr. Dean’s List Recipients cipients will receive special plaques goal of 10,000 boxtops, having collected 9,500 to date. To donate boxtops, please by the Westfield Rotary Club to Peer echoed the sentiments of fellow drop them off to the school’s main office. Pictured, above, are second graders from recognize the importance of teach- Rotarians when he said, “We believe AREA – Westfielders Kathryn plus $1,000 awards. The school board Lisa Mueller’s class, winners of the October contest. Bartholomew, Jeremy Chilnick and will provide matching appropriations ing in the elementary grades and to the Philhower Fellowship is a fitting Kevin Johnson joined Scotch Plains to the recipients’ schools to be spent honor Westfield Rotarian and memorial to an educator who gave so resident Timothy Ryan in being named under the recipients’ direction to School Superintendent Charles much to the children of Westfield and to the Dean’s List for the fall 2002 implement a program or to purchase Black History Celebrations Philhower. to education in semester at the S.I. Newhouse School materials for the improvement of the Mr. Philhower, who died in 1962, general.” of Public Communications at Syra- their classrooms or schools. Held Throughout WF Schools was Supervising Principal (Superin- Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil- cuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. For more information, please call tendent) of Westfield Public Schools liam Foley added, “We are grateful Students must achieve a 3.4 grade the Selection Committee Chairper- WESTFIELD — Students in the ebrated. for 30 years — from 1917 to 1947 — for the recognition the Rotary con- point average on a 4.0 scale during son at (908) 654-8783. Westfield Public Schools are re- Westfield High School (WHS) and was President of the Westfield tinues to give the teaching profes- the semester to qualify. There will be a reception on Mon- minded of the contributions of Afri- will celebrate its 13th Annual Black Rotary Club in 1929-1930. As Ro- sion. I am always pleased when out- Kathryn is a junior majoring in day evening, May 5, at which all of can-Americans and the challenges History Celebration on Saturday, tary President, he instituted the club’s standing education is spotlighted; newspaper journalism. Jeremy is a this year’s nominees will be honored they have faced during the month of March 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in annual scholarship awards to gradu- when honor is bestowed on an out- senior majoring in television-radio- and the award winners announced. February, when Black History is cel- Cafeteria B. ating Westfield students. standing educator and when recogni- film. Kevin, a junior, is also majoring The celebration will showcase stu- Members of the Selection Com- tion is given to teachers.” in television-radio-film. dent talent, honor several past WHS mittee will include two Rotarians, Timothy is a freshman majoring in Local Students Qualify graduates and feature guest perform- two elementary school principals See it all on the Web! broadcast journalism. ers. The event was rescheduled from and the immediate past Philhower the original date of February 22 be- fellow, Carole Kling, fourth grade www.goleader.com For UCHS Honor Rolls cause of inclement weather conditions. teacher at Franklin School, who was Weinberg of Westfield First Honors – Grade 11 Edison Intermediate School held SCOTCH PLAINS — Union Catho- PUBLIC NOTICE Receives Dartmouth lic High School in Scotch Plains has Kevin DelMauro of Scotch Plains, an assembly on February 10 with reported the names of local students Rachel Diken of Fanwood, Kyle dancers and musicians from African TOWN OF WESTFIELD Citation for Excellence placed on the First and Second Honor McPherson of Mountainside, Chris- Horizons. Edison will host an BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT evening program of activities that The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, WESTFIELD – Daniel Roll for the Second Marking Quarter tine Milazzo of Westfield, Elizabeth March 10, 2003 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Weinberg, a Dartmouth College of the 2002-2003 school year. Morasso of Westfield, Daniel will be open to the public on Friday, Westfield, New Jersey at 7: 30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for student enrolled in the Class of To qualify for First Honors distinc- Sandiford of Fanwood, Kimberly February 28. variance from the requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: 2005 from Westfield, has been tion, a student must have a grade Schurtz of Fanwood, and Bryan Smith Roosevelt Intermediate School will 435 East Broad Street, L.L.C., 435 East Broad Street, Block 2403, Lot 28 seeks hold a school assembly with guest speak- a determination that the prior use of the basement for a conference room and library cited for outstanding academic point average of 3.6. Second Honor of Fanwood. with kitchenette and bathroom is a legally existing non-conforming use contrary to the achievement in “Philosophy 3” Roll requires a grade point average of First Honors – Grade 10 ers who lived in Birmingham, Ala. dur- requirements of Section 11.02 A1 and 12.04 C of the Land Use Ordinance. ing the Civil Rights Movement. during the fall 2002 term. 3.0. Laura Mortkowitz of Scotch Plains, Tyron Gillon, 122 Cacciola Place, Block 4001, Lot 5 seeking certification that the The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald First Honors - Grade 12 Cheryl Ritter of Scotch Plains, and At Jefferson School, for example, property is an-existing nonconforming use (multi-family). In the event the certification Weinberg, Daniel earned the cita- Sean Bennett of Scotch Plains, John Rachel Rota of Fanwood. Josie Ho’s kindergarten classes will cannot be proved, the applicant is requesting a use variance (and site plan approval) tion because a faculty member First Honors – Grade 9 be studying the Underground Rail- for a three-family dwelling and request variances from the following sections of the Bialick of Westfield, Ernesto Land Use Ordinance: submitted a report on his behalf, Cerimele of Scotch Plains, Elizabeth Shannon Curry of Scotch Plains, road and Michael Craver’s fourth based on his distinguished aca- D’Antuono of Westfield, Deborah Carla Kaminski of Scotch Plains, and grade class has researched influential List of existing nonconforming zoning conditions: demic work. Few undergraduates Oravez of Westfield, Michael Puzyk Ashley Meyn of Scotch Plains. African-Americans, reporting on their Section 11.16A.5. permits only specific multi-family residences and the type receive citations each term. of Mountainside, and Caitlin Second Honors – Grade 12 findings each day this month. requested are not listed among those permitted. Yergalonis of Scotch Plains. Rebecca Babicz of Scotch Plains, All fourth graders are reading, dis- Section 11.16D prohibited all uses not specifically permitted. Stephanie Green of Scotch Plains, cussing and writing opinion essays Section 11.16E.5 permits a maximum density per dwelling unit of 1,742 square feet. Christina Mazzilli of Mountainside, on M. Taylor’s “Friendship and Gold 6,970 square feet is required for a four-family and 5,226 square feet is required Thomas Ritter of Scotch Plains, Rick Cadillac.” for a three-family. 6,400 square feet is existing. Schwartz of Scotch Plains, and Drew A variety of artwork and projects Section 11.16F.2 prohibits the use of an attic for a dwelling unit. Attic use is Terpenning of Fanwood. commemorating Black History proposed. Second Honors – Grade 11 Month continue to be produced and Section 11.16E.14 allows a maximum continuous wall length of 50 feet – 61 feet Ashley Whittemore of Scotch Plains. studied by students throughout the is existing. Second Honors – Grade 10 Westfield Public School district. Section 17.02C.1.b requires adequate off street parking - none exists. Alexis Dedousis of Scotch Plains, Section 11.16E.1 requires a minimum gross area of 15,000 square feet – 6,400 Jennifer Feeley of Scotch Plains, Lind- Thaddeus Price Earns square feet is existing. say Keogh of Scotch Plains, Natasha Section 11.16E.2. of the Land Use Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 100 Larrinaga of Fanwood, and Kyle Dean’s List Recognition feet - 51.2 feet is existing. Schoendorf of Scotch Plains. FANWOOD – Thaddeus Price of Section 11.16E.3 requires a minimum front yard setback of 40 feet – 0 is existing. Second Honors – Grade 9 Fanwood, the grandson of Mr. and Section 11.16E.4. requires a minimum side yard setback of 30 feet - .5 feet and 27 Julianne Berger of Scotch Plains, Mrs. George Moore and brother of feet are existing. Nicole Desiato of Fanwood, Chris- Shannon Price, was named to the Dean’s Section 11.16E.7 allows a maximum building height of two habitable floors – three tine Evans of Westfield, Caitlin Feeley List at the New Jersey Institute of floors are existing. of Scotch Plains, Meaghan Geislinger Technology for the fall 2002 semester. Additional variances may be sought for screening and/or minimum floor area per of Mountainside, Matthew A sophomore, Thaddeus is major- dwelling unit. Giordanella of Scotch Plains. ing in civil engineering. Will Glynn and Julie Lynn Vescovi, 409 North Scotch Plains Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition and retain deck contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 Eb, 12.04 F1, 12.04 F2 and 11.09 Eb of the Land Use Ordinance. Side yard setback proposed (and current) at 2nd floor is 7.7 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. Maximum allowable coverage proposed is 20.7%. Ordinance allows 20%. Maximum AFGHANISTAN ACTIVISTS…Kathy Cook’s fifth grade class at McKinley allowable coverage with deck proposed is 24.6%. Ordinance allows 22%. Side yard Elementary School in Westfield recently held a successful gently used book sale, Legal Advertising setback for deck proposed is 7.7 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. which was part of the school’s yearlong effort to raise funds to help build a school Coach Inc., 249-251 East Broad Street seeking permission to erect signage in Afganistan. Children and adult titles donated by the school community were contrary to the requirements of Section 16.04 E1b, 16.04, 16.03 D and 16.04 E6 of available for sale during the school day and in the evening during the school’s MORE IN BACK SECTION the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes maximum allowable mounting height of Family Reading Night. Pictured, above, are: Mrs. Cook and three of her hard 14 feet 4 inches for front sign and 13 feet 10 inches for rear sign. Ordinance allows 12 feet. Proposed two logos on 8 inch front and rear awing valences (fabric). This working sales associates, Alex Johns, Elizabeth Penczak and Katie Esler. type of signage is not permitted by Ordinance. Proposed one 48 inch logo on interior PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE display wall 3 feet 0 inches from rear storefront window. This type of signage is not BOARD OF EDUCATION permitted by Ordinance. Maximum allowable horizontal dimension for rear sign is 9 Corrected Dates for Westfield WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS feet. Ordinance allows 4 feet. PLANNING BOARD NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bethel Baptist Church, 539 Trinity Place, Block 3010, Lot 27 seeking permission NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the to erect a two-story addition to the rear of the church and site plan approval of same. Kindergarten Registration Told Sealed proposals will be received by Planning Board of the Township of Scotch This constitutes an expansion of a nonconforming use (“d” variance). Applicant seeks the Board of Education of the Westfield Plains will hold a public hearing on MON- variance from the following: School District, Union County, New Jer- WESTFIELD – The previously day on or before Wednesday, October DAY, MARCH 10, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. in List of existing nonconforming zoning conditions: sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, to published dates for Westfield Public 1, is eligible to register. Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the hear the Minor Subdivision application for Section 18.08B of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum lot area School kindergarten registration were Evening registration will be avail- following supplies, equipment or services: Victor and Alex Pasucci at 571 Westfield of 75,000 square feet – 14,527 square feet exists. incorrect, according to the Office of able at the Board Administration BID FOR: Road, Block 3301, Lot 5, which proposes B 04-06 TRAINER AND HEALTH Section 18.08C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum lot School/Community Relations. Building, 302 Elm Street in the sec- the subdivision of one lot into two lots, one frontage of 225 feet – 98.12 feet exists. SUPPLIES FOR 2003-2004 being a flag lot, the elimination of the The following is the corrected ond floor conference room. Appoint- SCHOOL YEAR Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance requires a setback of 37.75 feet schedule for which appointments ments should be made for the evening existing two-family structure and the con- BIDS DUE: struction of two new single-family homes. (E.F.Y.D.) – 30.40 feet exists. must be made for children who will registration by calling (908) 789- MARCH 21, 2003 AT 1:00 PM The following variance is requested: Section 17.02C.3. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires 73 parking become eligible for kindergarten in 4420. Appointments should also be The bids will be received at the Admin- Section 23-2.3r-Flag lots are not spaces – 4 exists. istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, the 2003-2004 academic year: made for individual school registra- permitted in the R-3 Zone Section 17.10D of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires shielded light • Wednesday, February 26 – 8 a.m. tions. New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the time indicated, and then publicly opened All interested persons may be present fixtures. Unshielded flood lights exits. to 4 p.m. at Franklin Elementary The following information is and read aloud. and be heard. The file pertaining to this James and Madeline Dwyer, 38 Canterbury Lane seeking permission to retain School, (908) 789-4592; needed at time of registration: proof Bids must be in strict compliance with application is in the office of the Planning front porch contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04 F13c of the Land Use specifications. Bids must be made on the Board and is available for public inspec- Ordinance. Porch as proposed doers not meet definition to allow exclusion for • Thursday, February 27 – 8 a.m. to of residence (such as a tax or utility tion during regular office hours. 4 p.m. at Wilson Elementary School, bill), child’s birth certificate (with proposal forms in the manner designated. coverage and therefore requires a variance from Section 12.04 F1, which allows Proposals must be endorsed on the out- Barbara Horev maximum coverage of 20 % for buildings. Proposed coverage with porch is 21.6%. (908) 789-4605; raised seal) and proof of immuniza- side of the sealed envelope, with the Secretary to the Planning Board • Friday, February 28 – 8 a.m. to 4 tions (check with the appropriate name of the bidder, the bidder’s ad- 1 T - 2/27/03, The Times Fee: $23.97 Margaret A. Maloney and Marcie R. Horowitz, 420 Wells Street seeking dress and the name of the supplies, equip- permission to erect an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E6 and p.m. at Wilson School; school to find out what documented 12.04 F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Side yard setback proposed is 5.45 feet (present • Monday, March 3 – 8 a.m. to 4 medical records are necessary). ment, or services for which the bid is PUBLIC NOTICE submitted. It is understood and agreed is 5.46 feet-5.48 feet). Ordinance requires 10 feet. Maximum coverage by building and p.m. at Franklin and Wilson Schools; Any questions about the registra- that proposals may be delivered before TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS above grade structures proposed is 21.17%. Ordinance allows 20%. • Tuesday, March 4 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tion process should be referred to any the time or at the place specified for At a regular meeting of the Township Joseph and Christine Rinaldi, 54 Moss Avenue seeking permission to erect an at Tamaques Elementary School, elementary school. In the event of a opening. The Board of Education assumes Council of the Township of Scotch Plains addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.07 E5 and 12.03 D of the Land Use (908) 789-4580; delayed opening or school closing no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- held on February 25, 2003 the following Ordinance. Front yard setback proposed is 18.33 feet. Ordinance requires the rected in delivery. decision was rendered: estimated front yard setback, which is 40 feet. • Wednesday, March 5 – 6 to 8 p.m. due to inclement weather, registra- The Board of Education of the Town of Granted permission to the renewal ap- at the Administration Building, (908) tion for that day will be rescheduled. Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, plication for a Special Use Permit for Christopher Robustelli, 41 Woodbrook Circle seeking permission to erect an reserves the right to accept or reject any Apple Blossom Flower Shop, also known addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. 789-4420; Side yard setback proposed is 13.2 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. • Thursday, March 6 – 9 a.m. to 3 and/or all bids for the whole or any part as 381 Park Avenue, Block 1601, Lot 4, Mattfield Awarded and waive any informalities in the interest B-2 zone, for the placement of “ Sea- Annemarie and Craig Bowman, 21 Woodbrook Circle seeking permission to p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School, of the Board of Education. No bid may be sonal Merchandise for Sale in front of erect an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E6 of the Land Use (908) 789-4490; or McKinley El- Bachelor’s Degree withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days aforementioned property as noted on Ordinance. Side yard setback proposed is 12.8 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. after the date set for the opening thereof. their application subject to the following ementary School, (908) 789-4555; or SCOTCH PLAINS – Jessica Donald and Barbara Yuhas, 740 St. Marks Avenue seeking permission to erect 6 to 8 p.m. at the Administration Bidding shall be in conformance with conditions: Catherine Mattfield was awarded a the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 1. All materials not associated with the an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E6 of the Land Use Building; Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Pub- display be removed from the side- Ordinance. Proposed is 7 feet side yard. Ordinance requires 10 feet. • Friday, March 7 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Dickinson College in Carlisle, lic School Contracts Law”. walk at the end of each business Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North at Jefferson School and Washington Pa. in February. Bidders are required to comply with the day. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 Elementary School, (908) 789-4600. A graduate of Scotch Plains- requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 2. That there be no pedestrian impedi- a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. 17:27). ments on the sidewalks. Any interested party may appear at the hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, The school district is also inter- Fanwood High School, she is the By order of the Town of Westfield 3. That it will always be kept clean, and be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to this application. ested in children who have not been daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Board of Education, Union County, New clear and neat for the remainder of Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from in public school but will enter first Mattfield of Scotch Plains. Jersey. the year 2003. requirements may be sought as appropriate. grade in the fall. Any Westfield child She will participate in commence- Robert A. Berman Barbara Riepe Colleen Mayer, Secretary Board Secretary Township Clerk Board of Adjustment who reaches his/her fifth or sixth birth- ment ceremonies in May. 1 T - 2/27/03, The Leader Fee: $46.92 1 T - 2/27/03, The Times Fee: $21.93 1 T - 2/27/03, The Leader Fee: $186.66 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 2003 Page 11

UC Lady Vikings Shock Raiders, 36-30, Sports Section In UCT Semis. See story in March 6 Issue THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 TOMASSO STAYS UNBEATEN, HEWIT CLINCHES WIN Blue Devil Matmen Squeeze By North Plainfield, 40-33

By DAVID B. CORBIN host North Plainfield on Washington’s second period but fell behind, 5-2, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Birthday (February 22). With the win, early in the third. Hewit rallied to add Junior 119-lb, Craig Hewit, pulled the Blue Devils ended their regular a reversal, a takedown and another out an, 8-6, come-from-behind vic- season with a 10-4 record while the two-point tilt to grab the victory. tory in the next to the last bout to Canucks slipped to 11-7. Blue Devil junior Lee Tomasso guarantee the Westfield High School Hewit scored a two-point tilt on improved his unbeaten record to 16- wrestling team a, 40-33, win over Canuck Dave Phimsipasom in the 0 with a 17-2, technical fall in 4:37 over 145-lb Tom Hetiji. Tomasso scored a takedown and three nearfalls David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to take an 11-1 lead at the end of the QUICK PASS…Blue Devil point guard HEADING FOR THE BASKET…Blue Devil Bobby Wilt, left, and Viking Joey first period. After adding two Eric Hayes makes a quick pass to the Azydzik, center, head toward the basket as the ball is passed to Viking Darhel takedowns in the second period, he right corner. Mays, No. 22. ended the bout with a two-point tilt in the third. HAYES SINKS 19 POINTS, KORFMACHER SCORES 15 “He hasn’t been beaten. He’s been pushed a little bit. Yesterday, he was pushed a little bit and he wrestled well. When Tomasso is ready to go Blue Devil Hoopmen Advance, and he’s doing his stuff, he’s tough to beat,” expressed Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz. With the match beginning at the 130-lb weight class, the Blue Devils Stop Vikings, 64-43, in UCT expectedly rolled off four-straight victories, ending with Tomasso’s con- By DAVID B. CORBIN from the line (54 percent) and the 7- good of shooters (from outside) so we quest. Jake Kramer started it all with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12 Blue Devils were only 3-for-8 from played drop back defense and tried to a 15-0, 3:18, technical fall over Charity became a welcome friend the line in the first half but got deadly contain them,” explained Hayes. Canuck Yosin Cobb. Kramer amassed at the right time and the Westfield when it counted. Shannon Brown netted seven points David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two takedowns and four nearfalls. High School boys basketball team “They had to foul us toward the and seven rebounds for the Vikings. SPREAD EAGLE (BANANA SPLIT)…Blue Devil Tom DelDuca, top, begins to Blue Devil Ethan Powell, in his took advantage, hitting 15-20 (75 end,” said Hayes who also had three Greg Crudup had five points, five as- serve up a banana split on Canuck Andrew Guild in the 140-lb bout. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 percent) from the charity line in the assists and three rebounds. “But we sists, a swipe and three rebounds. Don second half, to gain the momentum to just kept on knocking them (free Volkert finished with four points and pull away from Union Catholic and throws) down.” Mike Seaman contributed two. grab a, 64-43, victory in the first round Viking big guns Darhel Mays and The Vikings keyed on Blue Devil Raider Matmen Fall, 32-29, of the Union County Tournament at Joey Azydzik were heavily defended forward Jan Cocozziello, who fin- Rahway on February 19. Blue Devil inside but did manage to bucket 14 ished with five rebounds, two steals point guard Eric Hayes, who finished and 11 points, respectively. Mays and five assists, and limited him to with 19 points, became the wrong also had six rebounds, two steals and nine points but junior forward Joe person to foul as he hit 9-for-12 free two assists while Azydzuk had eight Korfmacher found the range with short To Warren Hills in Sections throws – all in the second half. rebounds, two assists and a steal. jumpers and finished with 15 points. The 7-12 Vikings finished 7-for13 “Our coach said they were not that CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 By FRED LECOMTE you catch them. Overall, I was just his awareness and quick thinking Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times looking to get him to his back for the against a very determined Brandon Good things happened; however, team. But, I like it here in ‘the pit’. The Guillemin and seized a 15-3, major KLIMOWICZ ROARS WITH 21 PTS, GILLOOLY BUCKETS 18 more was needed as Warren Hills crowd really gets into the match when decision. edged the Scotch Plains-Fanwood you do something and they all cheer.” “Coming in the match, we knew High School wrestling team, 32-29, Derek Francavilla at 125 displayed CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 in the first round of the North Jersey, Raider Hoop Girls Crumble Group 3 Section 2 Tournament in Phillipsburg on February 20. The good things came with seven impres- sive victories. Highlanders, 69-15, in UCT 189-lb Marc Fabiano got the Raid- ers rolling in the first bout of the evening. After grabbing a 2-0 first- By FRED LECOMTE ers, six rebounds and three steals – forward Jen Russell and Elizabeth period lead, he added a front-trip Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and senior forward Pennella smoked DeCataldo contributed four points takedown and an escape to win 5-1. Sophomore center Hillary the net with 14 points, seven steals each and Ashley McCoy added two. “I wrestled him before and he beat Klimowicz and sophomore guard and 13 rebounds. Sophomore point For the Highlanders, senior guard me with one point,” said Fabiano. Maura Gillooly had a big afternoon, guard Jen Burke had a tremendous Megan Butler dropped in five points, “Today, I came out attacking. I took but the whole Scotch Plains-Fanwood game and poured in six points. Junior CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 my shots and scored points off that. High School girls basketball team He took shots. I defended. I just put it all together to crumble Gover- wanted it more.” nor Livingston, 69-15, in the open- 215-lb Raider Eugene ing round of the Union County tour- Klushnichenko got an early 7-0 jump nament in Scotch Plains on February in the first period then yielded two 19. The key to the victory was the reversals to his opponent to earn a 9- Raiders’ success accumulating 23 4 decision. points in the first quarter and control- ling the boards. “I was trying to set up my drag, but Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times that didn’t work,” explained HITTING ‘EM WITH A BAR…Raider Pedro Coyt, top, got the best of Warren “The kids came out and did a great Klushnichenko. “He made a few mis- Hills’ Dave Richmond, earning a 10-1 decision in his 145-lb bout. job by putting the game away early,” takes. Fortunately I was able to take said Raider Head coach Brian Homm. him to his back. Unfortunately, I was “This is what you need to do in a game unable to pin him, but I’m looking to like this. You don’t want to let teams work on some of that.” stay around, because you never know Heavyweight Matt Loomis swiftly Blue Devil Icemen Crack what can happen. Our girls came out guided Josh Tuxhorn to his back in taking care of business right away by 50 seconds to increase the Raiders’ getting the ball to Hillary. Gillooly lead to 12-0. Nutley, 5-3, in Playoffs had some nice shots early in the game “I’ve been working on moving and (Lindsay) Pennella did a nice job on the boards for us.” around a lot,” said Loomis. “I’ve been By RACHEL SKOLNICK Blue Devil junior right wing Alex Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times working outside angles so to avoid Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Regenstreich, freshman left wing Sal Klimowicz tattered the net with 21 NOT A CHANCE…Raider sophomore center Hillary Klimowicz, No. 34, playing having some of these big guys putting “We went into the game with noth- Esposito and Falk fired in goals in the points and grabbed 17 rebounds. tough man-to-man moves in to block the shot by Governor Livingston Highlander their weight on me. I have an outside ing to lose, but something to prove second period. Senior left wing Kirt Gillooly netted 18 points – 12 in the Margy Goodspeed. Maintaining their posts are Jen Russell, No. 44 and Ashley shot. I just cut back underneath the and we achieved what we wanted to,” Giresi, Kramkowski, Falk, first quarter, including three 3-point- McCoy, No.10. guy, then put them to their back.” said senior Assistant Captain and Regenstreich and sophomore wings Warren Hills recorded a fall at 103 defenseman John Burnham of the Brent Davis and Greg Speir were cred- and a decision at 112 to narrow the Westfield High School ice hockey ited with assists. Goods & Services You Need! score at 12-9. Undefeated Raider team’s, 5-3, victory in their first round Near the beginning of the third Steve Mineo stacked 119-lb. Joe of the Van Cott Cup playoffs against period, junior defenseman Bobby DeFillipis and showed him the Nutley. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN drives with her left hand and can Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times shoot with her right hand at the same Seniors Cari Rock, Jessica O’Neill time,” expressed Marino. and Lisa Venezia took to the Westfield The Golden Eagles dominated both High School basketball court for the boards, rapidly sunk their talons into last time on February 20 to face a the ball and, with help of Hurley who strong Morris Knolls team. As they rolled in eight points and Harris who have all season, the trio, along with hit five, took a 17-1, first quarter lead. the rest of the Blue Devil girls, gave In the second quarter, the Golden it their all despite falling to the 12-7 Eagles capitalized on several fast Golden Eagles, 64-24. breaks. Morrison, benefited on the Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil Head Coach Joe Marino fast breaks and sank eight of her points HEADING FOR TROUBLE…G.L. Highlander senior guard Margy Goodspeed, No. 34, works her way into Raider territory. Aiming to halt the drive are Maura made sure that the seniors got plenty as the Golden Eagles outscored the Gillooly, No. 15 and Lindsay Pennella, No. 34. of playing time before he eventually Blue Devils, 16-6, to command a 33- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times started giving his younger girls some 7 lead at the half. LOOKING TO PASS INSIDE…Blue Devil Jennifer O’Neill, No. 32, looks for a varsity experience. The Blue Devils got more competi- teammate to cut toward the basket in the game against the Golden Eagles. “I wanted them to score some points. tive defensively in the second half Raider Hoop Girls Crumble I wanted them to play some great de- but the swift Golden Eagles spread fense,” said Marino of the seniors. their scoring among eight of their “The younger girls always looked up girls and added 31 points while the High School Boys, Girls Highlanders, 69-15, in UCT to them and I wanted them to continue Blue Devils netted 17. their job as positive role models.” “They are well coached and they CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Sectional Swimming Results: He added, “I wanted to give every- are fast,” said Marino of Morris Knolls. junior forward Crissy Vincendese “But, we didn’t take them lightly body a chance to play. We are young. “They were fast on the court today. FEBRUARY 19 NORTH PUBLIC A: 400-free relay: (P) (John Vinces, Kevin scored four points, senior guard Becky either. We came out and played our We are hoping to have a brighter They basically beat us to the basket (BOYS) WESTFIELD 122, UNION 47 Mazur, Pete Abazia, Andrew 200-medley relay: (W) (Tim Kolenut, Boardman) 4:15.65 Ringwood netted three and senior game and I think we executed that future next year.” and beat us to the ball every time. Andrew Prunesti, Pat Daurio, Sean forward Margy Goodspeed contrib- pretty well. Defensively, we played Valerie Morrison and Katie Hurley That was our biggest problem today. Baran) 1:49.34 FEBRUARY 20: 200 free: Greg Matthews (W) 2:00.74 NORTH PUBLIC A (QUARTERFINALS): uted two points. tough. We didn’t get into foul trouble, led the Golden Eagles with 14 and 13 I give them a lot of credit. They are (GIRLS) WESTFIELD 102, LIVINGSTON 68 Playing a tough man-to-man, the so that was good, not having people points, respectively. Teammates Erin going to do well in the states.” 200 IM: Sam Gurdus (W) 2:16.58 50 free: Brandon Cuba (W) 25.42 200-medley relay: (W) (Becky Fallon, Raiders struck hard and took a 23-2, on the bench. We kept our heads and Cunningham and Hanna Harris put in Summarizing his team’s efforts, 100 fly: Daurio (W) 1:00.3 Danielle Heffernan, Amanda Dickson, first quarter lead. Butler scored the played smart basketball.” eight and seven points, respectively. Marino said, “I’m proud of these 100 free: Gaston Domingo (U) 55.36 Alexa Vantosky) 2:01.34 500 free: Ryan Bartholomew (W) 200 free: Suzanna Fowler (W) 2:05.9 lone Highlander basket. The Raiders The Highlanders never presented Venezia led the Blue Devils with eight girls. They worked hard all year. In 200 IM: Jackie De la Fuente (W) 2:29.24 were more generous in the second themselves as a stubborn opponent points – four in the third quarter – and practices, they never quit. Basically, 5:30.88 200-free relay: (W) (Kevin Hobson, 50 free: Neda Simaika (W) 26.65 quarter, outscoring them 12-5. in the second half while the Raiders freshman Pamela Church looked that’s all you could ask for from a Rob Eckman, Matthews, Dimitry 100 fly: Simaika (W) 1:09.08 Pennella was the biggest thief under continued to pour it on. Klimowicz strong and banged in seven points, team as a coach.” Roval) 1:43.48 100 free: Jessica Chong (L) no time along with Russell and Pennella con- six in the final quarter. 100 back: Chris Heinen (W) 1:00.34 given the boards and also raised havoc on Morris Knolls 17 16 15 16 64 500 free: Dickson (W) 5:40.37 the floor, scoring eight points. tinued to demonstrate their devastat- “She takes it to the basket. She Westfield 1 6 7 10 24 100 breast: Jay Sobala (W) 1:08.68 400-free relay: (W) (Dave Hedman, 200-free relay: (L) (Veronica Smith, “It wasn’t a game against one of the ing defensive skills. By the end of the Baran, Cuba, Kolenut) 3:50.66 Angela Buren, Chelsea Davis, Kristina hardest teams,” explained Pennella. quarter, the Raiders held a comfort- Hon) no time given NORTH PUBLIC B: 100 back: Chong (L) no time given able 58-15 lead. (BOYS) SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 100 breast: Heffernan (W) 1:17.42 “Coming off the bench, it was dif- Blue Devil Hoopmen Advance, 101, PEQUANNOCK 69 400-free relay: (W) (Dickson, Pam Roxbury Boys Whip ferent for me,” explained Russell. 200-medley relay: (P) (Andrew Madi- Wilson, Emily Barnes, Alyson “Usually in the beginning of the game, son, Frank Vinces, Ed Gurka, Ken Goodman) 4:12.36 Viking Cagers, 52-37 Harrison) 1:49.63 that’s when the action starts, and I Stop Vikings, 64-43, in UCT 200 free: Jon Sheffield (S) 1:59.75 (GIRLS) MORRIS KNOLLS 86, SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 84 The Roxbury High School boys really needed to be on the court to feel CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 200 IM: Ryan Hauptman (S) 2:18.03 basketball team defeated Union 50 free: Gurka (P) 24.07 200-medley relay: (SPF) (Kristen that intensity and to get pumped up. Henkels, Judy Brown, Morgan Larkin, Catholic, 52-37, in Roxbury on Feb- But, I kept my head up and that was “I started taking the ball to the bas- 0 run in the second quarter and even 100 fly: Sheffield (S) 58.32 100 free: Mike Fragna (S) 55.92 Morgan Akyuz) 2:04.25 ruary 21. Viking Joey Azydzik scored the important thing. I couldn’t come ket. Usually, I fade out of the game and closed the gap to 22-21 before 500 free: Arthur King (S) 6:19.21 200 free: Brown (SPF) 2:19.15 12 points and Ryan Nelson led out with a negative attitude, because just rely on Jan but, today, Jan wasn’t Cocozziello sank two free throws then 200-free relay: (P) (Gurka, Harrison, 200 IM: Elena Munoz (MK) 2:24.72 Roxbury with 16 points. Madison, Vinces) 1:38.4 50 free: Ashley Fedor (MK) 26.33 the team needed me.” getting open shots,” explained hit a jumper at the buzzer, giving the 100 fly: Larkin (SPF) 1:04.56 Darhel Mays sank nine points, In the fourth quarter, the Lady Raid- Korfmacher who had 10 rebounds and Blue Devils a, 26-21, lead at the half. 100 back: Hauptman (S) 1:00.46 100 breast: Vinces (P) 1:06.55 100 free: Fedor (MK) 58.99 Mike Seamon scored five and Shan- ers went on an, 11-0 rampage to close two steals. “Jan would penetrate and Korfmacher was deadly in the third 500 free: Jamie Quale (SPF) 6:23.84 non Brown added four for the Vi- out the contest and advance to the they would double on him and leave quarter, hitting four jumpers, and the 200-free relay: (MK) (Katie Drogan, kings. next round. Highlander Boys Rip Christina Dafonseca, Cori Egert, me wide open. Jan and Tyshon Blue Devils outscored the Vikings, 19- Fedor) 1:55.93 Union Catholic 7 4 15 11 37 Gov. Livingston 2 5 8 0 15 (Blackmon) were looking for me and I 9, to command a 45-30 lead. Led by 100 back: Dafonseca (MK) 1:07.67 Roxbury 9 12 13 18 52 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 23 12 23 11 69 got some open shots. That’s how I got Hayes, Westfield began to slow the pace Ridge Cagers, 47-41 100 breast: Munoz (MK) 1:16.21 the ball a lot. I don’t usually get that of the game, forcing the Vikings into a 400-free relay: (MK) (Drogan, Tracey The Governor Livingston High Vogel, Egert, Fedor) 4:11.17 many shots in a game. I shot well today.” desperation mode in the final quarter. School boys basketball team got back Blackmon, who also had two steals, “Our coach always tells us to slow onto the winning track with a 47-41 NORTH B: TWO ACRE ESTATE LOT (GIRLS) GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON 116, finished with seven points, including a the game down because we have lost victory over 7-14 Ridge in Berkeley KINNELON 54 3-pointer. Bill Hearon, who also hit a 3- games by two points or four points in Heights on February 20. Senior for- 200-medley relay: (GL) (E. pointer, fired in six and had four assists the fourth quarter. So, we are sup- ward Doug Caruso sank 17 points Hukklehoven, Amanda Pflug, Sandy and Bobby Wilt rolled in four points – posed to slow it up, keep the ball in Zaeh, Moira Price) 2:07.22 and grabbed eight rebounds for the 200 free: Jen Pflug (GL) 2:07 he also had two blocked shots – and the guard’s hands and don’t try to do 12-7 Highlanders. 200 IM: Zaeh (GL) 2:23.34 Alex Crawford hit 3-for-3 from the line. too much,” explained Hayes. The Highlanders were clinging to a 50 free: Price (GL) 25.74 The Blue Devils jumped to a 9-0 The desperation generated fouls 43-41 lead with less than a minute 100 fly: Alex Denby (GL) 1:08.42 lead three minutes into the first quar- and Hayes, the recipient, enjoyed his 100 free: J. Pflug (GL) 58.23 remaining but Jon Moss (four points) 500 free: K. Zaeh (GL) 5:57.54 ter before Azydzik broke the ice with success at the line. rolled in a layup and Mike Amalfe (six 200-free relay: (GL) (Price, J. Pflug, a layup. Westfield won the quarter, Union Catholic 6 15 9 13 43 points) hit two free throws. John Lauren Hauser, Caitlin Zimmerman) 15-6, but the Vikings rumbled on a 9- Westfield 15 11 19 19 64 Hollowell scored nine points, Jon Tully 1:49.48 sank five and Chris Meyer had four. 100 back: Hukklehoven (GL) 1:10.46 A rare find! Magnificent new 5,700+- square foot home, to be 100 breast: Zaeh (GL)1:15.52 Ridge 9 9 10 13 41 400-free relay: (GL) (J. Pflug, built on a partially wooded lot in an exclusive Scotch Plains Gov. Livingston 11 10 17 9 47 Zimmerman, A. Pflug, Zaeh) 4:07.65 neighborhood. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN There could possibly be four UC Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times No. 1 verses No. 2 rematches and one The District 11 Wrestling Tourna- No. 1 verses No. 3 bout. Possibly the ment will be held tomorrow, February most curious bout will be between 28, and Saturday, March 1, at Francavilla and Queen. Francavilla Westfield High School. The prelimi- (23-1) defeated Queen, 10-8, in the nary round is set for 6 p.m. on Friday regular season but was set back, 8-6, and the semifinals will begin at 10 in the UC finals. a.m. on Saturday, followed by the Blue Devil Rob Mench (21-1) ex- consolations and finals. perienced his only loss in the 103-lb. The tournament promises to be a UC title bout to Rahway’s Darrion thriller since nine of the 14 Union Caldwell. Blue Devil Lee Tomasso Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times County Champions (UC) will be vy- (16-0), the UC champion at 145-lbs., ANCHORING A WINNING RELAY…Alexa Vantosky anchored the winning girls ing for a District 11 title. There are could possibly have a rematch with 200-meter relay in the Blue Devils’ 102-68 North Public A victory over Livingston. four returning champions from 2002 Raider Pedro Coyt. UC 171-lb. champ David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and one from 2001. Scotch Plains- Raider Andrew Silber (19-2) could PUTTING IN REAL JEOPARDY…Blue Devil Lee Tomasso, forehead on mat, Fanwood, the defending champion, have a showdown with UC No. 2 Blue Devil Wendel Captures has Canuck Tom Heteji in deep trouble after scoring a double leg takedown in the is expected to be the favored; how- Mike Rodriguez of Rahway and UC 145-lb bout. ever, the Raiders could face stiff com- heavyweight champ, Raider Matt petition from Rahway and Westfield. Loomis (21-1), could face off with High Jump Crown at MOC Amin Queen (125-lbs.) of Eliza- UC No. 2 man, Ronnell Orr of Linden. Westfield High School (WHS) senior Governor Livingston Highlander beth will be seeking his fourth dis- UC 135-lb. champ Blue Devil Ethan Adam Wendel took top honors in the Mike Carmody crossed fourth in the Blue Devil Matmen Squeeze trict title and teammate Malcolm Jack- Powell (21-4) could meet up with high jump, clearing 6’6” at the NJSIAA 800-meters with a time of 1:58.18. son (152-lbs.) looks to win his second Raider Eric Connelly (23-3), No. 3 in boys track indoor Meet of Champions Blue Devil sophomore Emily By North Plainfield, 40-33 title. Raider junior Derek Francavilla UC. Connolly defeated Powell in the (MOC) held at Jadwin Gym in Princeton MacNeil took third in the girls 800- (125-lbs.) seeks his third title and dual meet but Powell evened the score on February 23. His 6’6” height equaled meter race and also broke her own CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 teammate, sophomore Steve Mineo with a win over Connolly in the county his personal best set at Drew University school record by finishing in 2:18.6 (26-0) (119-lbs.), looks to repeat. semifinals. in December. – her previous record was 2:19.1. The very competitive, 7-5 loss to third- (Hewit) looked tough. He did not Brandon Small (152-lbs.) of Cranford COMPETING SCHOOLS: Wendel, who finished out of the top Blue Devil 4x400 foursome of ranked 135-lb Kyle Poulson of want to be the one to lose for the team. won the 142-lb. title in 2001 and 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 2. six in the Group 4 meet, entered the MacNeil, Meg Driscoll, Jennell Carter Piscataway on Friday, realized his He had a little bit of pride.” looks to add another crown. Westfield, 3. Rahway, 4. Cranford, 5. Elizabeth, 6. A. L. Johnson, 7. Linden, MOC as a wild card and was seeded 12th. and Annie Onishi also broke the WHS potential and annihilated Canuck Pat The Canucks did, however, take a His victory made him the first WHS track record with a 4:12.8 and finished Potok via a 17-2, tech fall in 3:23. 30-25 lead by being awarded a forfeit 8. Roselle Catholic, 9. Malcolm X. Chief Matmen Top Shabazz athlete to win a MOC field event. 14th overall in that event. Powell tallied three takedowns and at 215-lbs and earning a fall at heavy- four nearfalls. weight. Blue Devils, 48-16 “He’s right there with the best kids That lead was short lived when in the state,” said Kurz of Powell. once-defeated 103-lb Blue Devil Rob The Westfield High School wres- “Mentally, he’s very strong. I think if Mench clamped Mike Sarfati with a tling team experienced a rough he got down at the state tournament, cradle in 43 seconds. 112-lb Sam evening at the hands of the Piscataway he’s not someone I would want to be Kramer gave the Blue Devils some Chiefs in Piscataway on February 21. looking at across the mat.” breathing room and a 37-30 lead when Although they had only four win- At 140-lbs, Tom DelDuca scored he pinned Tom Ramos in 3:15 with a ners, three Blue Devils found them- three takedowns, a reversal and a hammerlock and a half nelson. selves on the short end of close deci- nearfall to seize a 10-2, majority deci- After Hewit’s win insured the victory, sions. 135-lb Ethan Powell gave third- sion over Canuck Andrew Guild. After only one bout remained. Blue Devil ranked Kyle Poulsen a run for his Tomasso’s win gave Westfield a 19-0 Joe DeCampo fell victim to a five-point money, being edged 7-5. Chris lead, the Canucks got on the scoreboard takedown-to-a-nearfall move in the first Johnson lost a tough, 6-5, bout to when 152-lb I. B. Hussain took advan- period at the hands of Canuck Ed 189-lb Chief Chris Jones and Jake tage of Dave Israelow’s stumble and Walaski. DeCampo recovered with Kramer dropped a 6-4 decision to pinned him in 3:21 with a headlock. three, second-period takedowns to trail, 130-lb to Tim Lauria. Entering the meat of their lineup, 7-6, entering the third period. He took WEIGHT SEQUENCE: 103: — Rob Mench (W) p. Jeff Osley, the Canucks expected to blow well an 8-7 lead with a reversal then Walaski 1:20 ahead of the Blue Devils but Chris escaped and added a takedown. 112: — Ian Forrester (P) d. Sam Kramer, Johnson had other ideas when he DeCampo escaped but did not get a 5-2 flattened 189-lb Luis Ramondi with takedown before the buzzer. 119: — Tom Hemmerly (P) p. Craig Hewit, 3:37 a body press and an under half nelson. WEIGHT SEQUENCE: 125: — Joe DeCampo (W) md. Mike “I knew I had to win. I had to just 130: — J. Kramer (W) tf. Cobb, 15-0, 3:18 Wylykanowski, 13-5 keep everything under control and 135: — Powell (W) tf. Potok, 17-2, 3:23 130: — Lauria (P) d. J. Kramer, 6-4 not give up too many points,” said 140: — DelDuca (W) md. Guild, 10-2 135: — Poulsen (P) d. Powell, 7-5 145: — Tomasso (W) tf. Hetiji, 17-2, 4:37 140: — Tom DelDuca (W) d. Kerron Lovely Spacious Colonial Johnson. “I usually give up points I 152: — Hussain (NP) p. Israelow, 3:21 Joseph, 9-3 don’t need to give up. I have been 160: — Dave Miller (NP) p. Gil 145: — Lee Tomasso (W) d. Kevon This 19 year old center hall home features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a kitchen that opens to looking (for the pins) when I’m on top. Arbitsman, 2:46 Joseph, 7-3 a family room with fireplace. The home faces south with bright sun year round. Other exciting I have been switching, not just staying 171: — Ryan Strasko (NP) p. Randy 152: — Rob Uhrin (P) p. 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From bottom, I being the last guy, it could have been got right out, then neutral wise, I anyone and all the pressure should scored on him rather well.” never fall upon that person. He Raider Eric Connelly persevered wrestled a good, tough match. He with a 12-7 decision over 135-lb. Kris beat him in the John Goles tourna- Thompson, but it was not easy. ment in overtime. Unfortunately, it GETTING SERIOUS…Highlander icemen Chris Szelag, left, Jerry Ragonese, Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Connelly led 8-0 but Thompson later didn’t go our way. But the other guys center, and Kevin Weinstock get serious before a practice. The GL icemen qualified GIVE ME THE SIX…SP-F Raider 215 lb. Eugene Klushnichenko is waiting turned Connelly to his back a few needed to step it up.” for the playoffs for the first time in their four-year history. patiently to get the referee’s nod for the fall. He didn’t get it. Klushnichenko went times to make it close. on to earn a 9-4 decision. “I was trying to work for the pin or the tech fall, because I knew the team needed Blue Devils Crack GL Highlanders Qualify Union County High School points,” said Connelly. “I got caught once, then again and again. Basically, Nutley Icemen, 5-3 I wasn’t that explosive on top and he For Ice Hockey Playoffs Girls Basketball Tournament: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 got the better move on me first.” With fall at 140, Warren Hills closed four goals to tie and the Blue Devils The Governor Livingston High coaching staff, we are pleased with FIRST ROUND (FEBRUARY 18): A. L. Johnson 38, Dayton 34 Union Catholic 51, New Providence 39 the team score to 25-19. Raider Pedro advanced to the second round. School ice hockey team qualified for what the team has accomplished thus Dayton (15-3) 9 6 12 7 34 Coyt at 145 answered with a 10-1 Sophomore goalie Mike Finne the state playoffs for the first time in far. The boys work extremely hard ev- New Providence 13 5 11 10 39 Johnson 9 11 9 9 38 Union Catholic 13 13 14 11 51 decision over Dave Richmond. played the entire game in goal, sav- its four-year history and got off to a ery practice and it’s great to see them Rahway 50, Plainfield 40 carry things over into games. Through- Union 54, Roselle 39 “I was just hitting him up with arm ing 24 shots on goal. good start by defeating Watchung Roselle 9 5 5 20 39 Plainfield 6 4 6 24 40 bars as much as possible,” explained The Blue Devils advanced to face Hills, 5-3, in the first round of the out the season, every player has made Union 7 18 12 17 54 Rahway 7 10 17 16 50 Coyt. “I caught him a couple of times top-seeded, 13-0, Ridge on February Msgr. Michael Kelly Cup Division. some type of contribution and that’s Oak Knoll 57, St. Patrick’s 48 FEBRUARY 20: and snapped him back when he was 26. This became the first time the The Highlanders advanced to face important to the success of any team. (QUARTERFINALS): sitting on his butt.” Blue Devils have qualified for the top-seeded Montclair Kimberley. We have a difficult road ahead, but St. Patrick’s 10 14 9 15 48 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 74, A. L. Oak Knoll 11 16 18 12 57 Warren Hills won a 10-2, majority playoffs in since 1999. “It’s really Initially 100 percent parent funded, we’re excited to be traveling on it.” Johnson 15 Assistant coach Matt Gualtieri Roselle Catholic 44, Linden 37 decision at 152 lb then knotted the score great to have made the playoffs after the GL Ice Hockey Parents Associa- Johnson (15-4) 7 4 0 4 15 at 29-29 after Tom Gorian, wrestling in four years,” said senior center Bryan tion has held numerous fundraisers added, “These kids have worked hard Linden 7 9 8 13 37 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 15 20 20 19 74 since day one. It’s had its peaks and Roselle Catholic 12 7 12 13 44 place of the injured Charlie Bachi, Stupak. “Our hard work is finally over the past four years to help offset Union Catholic 44, Oak Knoll 34 the costs and appreciate the support valleys just like any team goes through FEBRUARY 19: yielded a fall at 160. A 2-1 decision by paying off now.” Oak Knoll (14-6) 11 7 5 11 34 Dan Brice over Andrew Silber at 171 “If we’re going to win, we may as well from all of the parents and the local and they have continued to demon- Scotch Plains-Fanwood 69, Gover- Union Cath. (15-7) 6 14 10 14 44 nor Livingston 15 earned Warren Hills the victory. beat the number-one team in the divi- merchants who participated buying strate an unparalleled work ethic. I See story. Rahway 42, Elizabeth 39 “There are a lot of mixed emotions sion, which is Ridge,” said Head Coach advertising space and donating items. have confidence that we can continue Gov. Livingston 2 5 8 0 15 Rahway (13-8) 10 8 9 15 42 here,” said Raider Head Coach John Dennis Doherty. A victory over the Ridge This year, the team received partial to demonstrate our strong work ethic Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 23 12 23 11 69 Elizabeth (17-5) 5 7 13 14 39 Scholz. “Our goal was to get past this Red Devils would advance Westfield to funding and hired two new coaches. and discipline throughout the league Elizabeth 56, Hillside 20 Roselle Catholic 53, Union 51 team and wrestle P-burg. That’s all we the division championship game. Head Coach Joe Azzarello said, “As a playoffs, and state tournament.” Hillside (12-8) 4 8 6 2 20 R. Cath. (13-6) 7 16 16 6 8 53 wanted to do and we fell short. You Westfield 1 3 1 5 Elizabeth 16 16 11 13 56 Union (17-5) 12 13 10 10 6 51 can never leave the responsibility up Nutley 1 0 2 3 Five Local Gymnasts Place Kimberley Aslanian Haley In State Qualifying Meet The Class 5, 8-9 year old boys sixth in the All-Around, totaling 48.0. gymnastics team from Surgents Elite He placed second on pommel at 8.5, Expect More School of Gymnastics in Garwood, third on vault at 9.5, sixth on parallel coached by Russ Shupak, competed bars at 7.9 and seventh on rings at 8.6. NTERNATIONAL RESIDENT S REMIER in a Men’s State Qualifying Meet Danny Nizolak of Scotch Plains I P ’ P 2002 held at Will-Moor Gymnastics in placed eighth in the All-Around with Mount Laurel on February 9. a total of 47.7. He placed fifth on high Paul Rizkalla of Westfield placed bar at 8.4, sixth on pommel at 7.6, first in the All-Around with a score of eighth on floor at 7.5 and ninth on 54.75. He placed first on high bar, parallel bars at 7.4. rings and pommel scoring 9.5, 9.3 Sean Clark of Westfield placed third and 8.8, respectively. He placed sec- on high bar at 8.9 and ninth on rings ond on floor, vault and parallel bars scoring 8.4. Matt Lee of Westfield scoring 8.6, 9.55 and 9.0, respectively. placed eighth on vault at 9.25 and Christian Barber of Westfield placed ninth on floor at 7.3 JCC 5th/6th Lakers Defeat JCC Nets Cagers, 24-22 The JCC Lakers defeated the Nets, would be game-winning 3-point at- 24-22, in the Central New Jersey fifth/ tempt was just long, bounding off the Charming 3 bedroom Cape Cod nestled into a quiet family Elegant is this Westfield brick Center Hall Colonial home sixth grade Basketball League on rim and into the hands of Lakers neighborhood in Scotch Plains. This charmer boasts an eat- while displaying traditional architecture and magnificent February 20. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 2003 Page 15 Westfield Lady Laxers Compete In Skyscraper Lax Tournament Nine freshman and sophomores from City over the weekend of February 15. the Westfield High School girls la- The Skyscraper Tournament plays crosse team played in the prestigious host to the top teams from across the Skyscraper Lacrosse Tournament held country. Teams from as far as Wash- at The Trinity School in New York ington, DC, Virginia, Massachusetts, Long Island and New York City com- St. Helen’s 6th Grabs peted. Many of the participants are the top high school female players in Four Hoops Wins the country. St. Helen’s sixth-grade boys bas- The weekend was highlighted by a ketball team won four-straight near upset of the top-ranked team in games last week to up their overall the tournament, the Yellow Jackets of record to 23-5. Long Island. The ladies competed BLUE DEVIL LADY LAXERS…Nine freshmen and sophomores from the St. Helen’s started the week with hard, learned a lot and are looking a, 66-16, romp over St. Gen’s with Westfield High School girls lacrosse team recently played in the Skyscraper forward to competing for the Westfield Lacrosse Tournament in New York City. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jimmy Reardon and Matt Isabella High this spring and Team Leading Jackie Burns, Lindsey Devlin and Alison Bridgman; back row, Julie Bennett, leading a balanced scoring attack Edge this summer! Megan Fowler, Srah Masel, Lizzie Trimble, Katie Cole-Kelly and Emily Printz. with 11 points apiece while Greg Baker chipped in with 10. Tony TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS…The sixth-grade Westfield boys basketball DiIorio and Spencer Cassidy added team won the IHM preseason tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: sitting; Greg eight each. Expect More Mucci, Mike Irving, Mike Lessner, Mike Carpetto and Dean Thompson; standing, St. Helen’s swept Our Lady of Scott Laird, Jeff Pusar, Josh Firestone, Brendan Burgdorf, Jake Fox, Chris Peace’s fifth grade and sixth grade Sheehan, Dave Pusar, Chuck Laird and Gary Fox teams, 46-16, and, 31-23, respec- tively. Craig Dyer paced the win Experience, Trust, Reliability, & Service over OLP fifth grade with 15 points St. Helen’s 7th/8th Girls Split while Isabella, Chris Sheehan and Kyle Marsh scored seven each. Reardon led scoring against OLP’s Two Big Basketball Games sixth graders with 10 while Isabella dropped in eight. The St. Helen’s of Westfield 7/8- Defalco led St. Helen’s with 11 St. Helen’s then topped Westfield grade girls basketball team played points and Ruhno had eight. Miller B, 45-34. Isabella poured in a game- undefeated, 31-0, St. Ann’s of Raritan and el Kourey had seven points each. high 14 points while Dyer and on February 22 and won, 58-53. In Slodyzcka had four points and Sheehan contributed nine each. At doing so, St. Helen’s got revenge for Macdonald had three points. IHM point, Bret DeFazio and James two earlier losses to St. Ann’s during revenged an earlier loss to St. Helen’s. Hughes controlled the game’s the season. St. Helens’ record now stands at 31-5. tempo from start to finish. St. Helens led 34-20 at halftime but St. Ann’s put on a furious third- quarter rally to get within two points, 41-39. St. Helens’ excellent fourth WHS Boosters Donate $10,000 quarter foul shooting was the differ- ence, making 14-of-20 during the To Greta Schoenemann Fund game. Against St. Ann’s, Breanne Defalco Those dollars that Westfield residents Boosters have a special awards din- led with 14 points and 12 rebounds dropped into cans held by Westfield ner to recognize the senior class cham- and Kathryn Ruhno fired in 13 High School Athletes last October added pionship teams and announce our points as all 11 girls netted points. up. According to Mike Toth, the com- scholarship winners. Erin Miller and Gabrielle O’Leary mittee chairman for the Boosters drive, The Boosters offer a $1,500 schol- each had six points. Casey el Kourey the dollars added up to $10,000 which arship for seniors who have excelled had four points. Krissy Wendel, Rose the Boosters voted to donate to the in academics, showed leadership Driscoll and Danielle Infantino fin- Greta Schoenemann Memorial Fund in qualities and made a substantial con- ished with three points each. Alli honor of the late freshman soccer player tribution to the athletic program. Over Macdonald had two points and eight CHARMING COLONIAL who tragically was killed last Septem- the years, the Boosters have raised A warm welcome begins as you enter this living room with a fireplace, surrounding built ins rebounds. Stephanie Slodyczka had ber 11 by a falling branch from a tree at over $500,000 for awards for over two points and 10 rebounds and and shining hardwood floors. In the formal dining room, you’ll find chair rails and a charming the high school. 250 scholarships and purchased over corner cabinet. A wonderful “state of the art” kitchen provides a spacious cooking area with Elizabeth Harbaugh had two points ”We decided this year to donate the $250,000 in sports equipment. Ma- lots of room to gather and a mud room leading out to the newly fenced backyard. Completing and nine rebounds. funds to a fund which will benefit our jor Fund Raising activities include: the 1st floor is a cozy den and updated full bath while the upstairs offers 3 bedrooms and full In a battle for first place in Union athletes in their future education as a Super Bowl Raffle, Button Day, 550 bath. The lower level features a finished rec room and laundry / workroom area. This pristine County CYO, IHM defeated St. way of honoring Greta and to keep Club, Football Program Book and colonial on a quiet tree lined street is within walking distance of downtown, schools and NYC Helen’s 50-40. Alli Zazzalli led IHM her memory alive,” said Boosters our Spring Dinner Dance. transportation. A Must See! WSF1030 with 20 points. St. Helen’s fell be- Member Bob Albino. Each week keynote speakers from hind in the first quarter, 13-7, then The Boosters also decided to do- the coaching staff give the Boosters rallied to tie the score at 14. IHM nate $2,000 to the high school girls insight into the current season and Offered at $449,000 regained control and led 24-16 at softball team to use for the purchase identify special needs for financial the half. of batting machines. According to support. At the last meeting, ice hockey Booster Member Bill Taylor, “com- Head Coach Dennis Doherty presented Irwin Bernstein Grabs ing off a year in which many seniors an informative synopsis of the year Barbara M. Callahan graduated, we now have a young team and offered an excellent prognosis for (908) 301-2886 - Direct Two Silvers in Track that we want to help, so that they have the future. One of the major costs to Irwin Bernstein of Westfield won a ESIDENTIAL ROKERAGE a good chance to compete. Under this team is ice time (roughly $285 per NJAR Million Dollar Club R B pair of silver medals at the Last Chance consideration are other requests from hour). This sport is self-funded. Silver Level ‘98- ‘99 209 Central, Westfield NJ 07090 Meet at the Armory Track and Field school teams for financial assistance.” The Boosters will hold the Irish International President’s Elite ‘98 Bus.: (908) 233-5555 Center in New York City on February The Westfield Booster Organiza- Spring Dance at Temple Emanu-El 21. Representing the Shore Athletic tion is a Club of about 50 volunteers on the March 15 and seek support. Club in the 60-69-age division, whose sole purpose is to raise money Please see the Boosters advertisement Bernstein recorded a time of 32.21 in in support of Westfield High School for more details. the 200-meter dash to finish behind Athletics. The Boosters provide Bob Edmonds, Unattached (30.86). supplemental money and equipment See it all on the Web! 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INSURANCE Antique mahagoney furniture, 2 WESTFIELD — Burgdorff ERA stated that the results of the survey slant-top desks, dressers, chairs, Westfield agency has immediate recently announced the appointment proved how agents communicate with DR set, oak blanket chest, wicker, opening for Agency Claims Rep. of George Kraus as Vice President and the customers anywhere from two to spinning wheel, yarn winder, maple Some general office duties in- Manager of the Westfield office. three months after a closing. BR furniture, bookcases, sewing cluded. Mr. Kraus, replaced his predeces- “What I have learned very quickly and kitchen coll., prints, oil paint- (908) 654-1300 sor, Judy Sagan, who has taken the about the (Westfield) office is that ings, Westfield artisit A. Gardner PROFESSIONAL SERVICES position of Consulting Manager for they are absolutely committed to W/Cs, Limoges, Dresden, stirling, Burgdorff ERA. doing what is best for the client as glass, old books, much more! Tax preparation services for Indi- In his new position, Mr. Kraus will opposed to focusing on their own viduals. Most returns $75 only. PUBLIC NOTICE be responsible for the daily opera- best interest.” Confidentiality assured. Profes- tions and management of 77 sales “The quality and caliber of the BOARD OF EDUCATION sional, courteous service. associates and staff. Westfield sales associates were piv- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Call Suresh Subramaniam at Prior to his promotion, he served as otal factors in the decision to make NOTICE TO BIDDERS (908) 822-0482 a top sales associate with the Burgdorff this move. It is an honor and privilege Sealed proposals will be received by Maplewood office for the past 12 to work with these outstanding indi- the Board of Education of the Westfield PIANO LESSONS years. viduals. School District, Union County, New Jer- sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm TEACHING SINCE 1970 Mr. Kraus, who started his Real Mr. Kraus is a member of Burgdorff Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the (908) 889-4095 Estate career in 1982 at a smaller Real ERA President’s Council, the Beautiful hardwood floors, high & beamed ceilings, french following supplies, equipment or services: Estate company based out of Passaic company’s highest and most distin- doors, crown molding & framed windows fill this 4 bedroom BID FOR: County, told the Leader/Times that as guished honor, recognizing the top Colonial, sitting proudly atop a knoll, with charm. Traditional R32-07 FURNITURE SUPPLIES FOR PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL a Manager, he believes that he can 17 of over 700 sales associates. He is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS details pervade the living rm, dining rm, den & updated eat-in ADDITION bring his experience and knowledge a member of the NJAR Distinguished kitchen. Complementing the setting are four second floor NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regular BIDS DUE: meeting of the Township Council of the of being a real estate agent to further Sales Club, reserved for those who bedrooms, a marvelously finished basement, updated full bath MARCH 18, 2003 AT 2:00 PM Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- relate to his own staff. earn membership in the NJAR Mil- & newer powder rm and a deep park-like backyard with an The bids will be received at the Admin- day, February 25, 2003 the following He also spoke about his transition, lion Dollar Sales Club in at least ten impressive circular brick patio. Numerous desirable updates istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, ordinances entitled: stating how satisfying it is to see different years, and from 1997 to and a wonderful Fanwood location add to the allure of this New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND time indicated, and then publicly opened CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- others succeed and how he enjoys the 2001, Mr. Kraus earned Gold Level captivating home. Presented for $445,000. For additional and read aloud. ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE great enthusiasm of the Westfield status. details or to schedule an appointment to view this home call. . . Bids must be in strict compliance with TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH staff. Mr. Kraus, a Rutgers University specifications. Specifications may be PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- Mr. Kraus told the Leader/Times graduate, also has experience in mort- secured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm FIC” (parking on Sunrise Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) Court) about three Burgdorff agents who gage financing and sales. 789-4407. Bids must be made on the AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- just completed their training, stating He and his wife, Colleen, reside in proposal forms in the manner designated. MENTING AND AMENDING that, “two of the agents listed a prop- Maplewood with their three children. Proposals must be endorsed on the out- CHAPTER VIII, OF THE RE- erty and sold another property and For more information on the side of the sealed envelope, with the VISED GENERAL ORDI- name of the bidder, the bidder’s ad- that the other agent has three listing Westfield office of Burgdorff ERA NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP dress and the name of the supplies, equip- calls already.” please call (908) 233-0065 or visit OF SCOTCH PLAINS, 1978, Joyce Antone, Sales Associate ment, or services for which the bid is ENTITLED “BUILDING AND Mr. Krauss also was very pleased to the office located at 600 North Av- submitted. It is understood and agreed NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club - Silver Level 2002 HOUSING” - UNIFORM CON- that proposals may be delivered before share results of Burgdorff’s recent enue in Westfield. STRUCTION CODE ENFORC- (908) 233-3204, Direct Dial the time or at the place specified for Customer Satisfaction Surveys. He ING AGENCY (Section 8.1 et. opening. The Board of Education assumes seq.) PUBLIC NOTICE no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- PUBLIC NOTICE rected in delivery. AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The Board of Education of the Town of MENTING AND AMENDING CHANCERY DIVISION PLANNING BOARD Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, CHAPTER XXIII, ZONING, OF UNION COUNTY reserves the right to accept or reject any THE REVISED GENERAL OR- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the DOCKET NO. F-8141-02 and/or all bids for the whole or any part DINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP Planning Board of the Township of Scotch FILE NO. 6370-02 and waive any informalities in the interest OF SCOTCH PLAINS, 1978, Plains will hold a public hearing on MON- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT of the Board of Education. No bid may be CONCERNING TEMPORARY DAY, MARCH 10, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. in WESTFIELD OFFICE • 600 NORTH AVENUE, W. • (908) 233-0065 withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days OPERATING PERMITS Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, to (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: after the date set for the opening thereof. hear the Modification of Site Plan approval ORDINANCE TO AMEND DYCS MOUNTAINSIDE, INC.; JOSEPH Bidding shall be in conformance with for Ralph Checchio, 661 Jerusalem Road, CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- FICCHI; ROSEMARY FICCHI, HIS the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. Block 6102, Lot 24, M-1 Zone, which ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE WIFE; 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Pub- proposes the demolition of the existing TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND lic School Contracts Law”. garage and construction of a new PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & Bidders are required to comply with the contractor’s storage facility. 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The file pertaining to this dants, pending in the Superior Court of By order of the Town of Westfield was duly passed on second and final application is in the office of the Planning New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION Board of Education, Union County, New reading. Board and is available for public inspec- County and bearing Docket No. F-8141-02 “View Of The Watchung Mountains” Jersey. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS tion during regular office hours. within thirty-five (35) days after February Robert A. Berman Barbara Riepe Barbara Horev 27, 2003 exclusive of such date. If you fail Board Secretary Township Clerk Secretary to the Planning Board to answer or appear in accordance with 1 T - 2/27/03, The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 2/27/03, The Times Fee: $44.37 1 T - 2/27/03, The Times Fee: $23.97 Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint, and Amendment to Com- plaint, if any. 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YOU, DYCS MOUNTAINSIDE, INC., are made party defendant to the above fore- closure action because you are the owner of a property which is the subject of the above entitled action. YOU, JOSEPH FICCHI AND ROSEMARY FICCHI, HIS WIFE, are made party defen- dants to the above foreclosure action because on May 29, 1987, Mary-Dominick, Scotch Plains. . . Custom home near golf course. Two-story Westfield. . . Quality custom built home w/ charm & character. 9RMS, 3BRS, 2 ½ BTH. Beautiful Incorporated, executed a mortgage to entrance foyer, 27’ LR, modern country kitchen opening to 1st lvl Joseph Ficchi and Rosemary Ficchi, hus- FR. 4 BRs, 3 full baths, playroom & large office - 11 rooms all total decor, many blt-ins, dentil molding, hwflrs, 6 panel drs, “Rutt” cherry EIK w/ corian cntrs, skylt, band and wife in the amount of on nearly 1 acre property. July occupancy. $599,000 (WSF1729) imported tile flr, sunny den, spacious FR, RR & CAC . 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 2003 Page 17 Jane Pauley Elvis Costello Album Gives CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 The daughter of a milk salesman, Credence to ‘Tribute’ Genre Jane was 13 when her mother was By ANDY GOLDENBERG each band brings a unique slant on diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times watched her mother ail from subse- their favorite Costello quent strokes and heart failure. The As a follow-up to last number. personal sufferings endured by Mar- month’s column, Seth From the indy label garet Jane Pauley have all been sur- Wimpfheimer’s FUZ Misra come three great vived with grace, dignity and strength. Fanzine may be ordered by new releases, including Such signature qualities have been writing: FUZ Fanzine, c/o Jenny Toomey’s “Jenny recognized by People magazine, FUZ, P.O. Box 1211, Toomey Sings the Songs which named her one of its “50 Most Mountainside, 07092- of Frank Bruno.” Here, Beautiful People” in the world in 1990. 0211. The price is $6 apiece. the noted dry-wit singer- More importantly, Pauley’s trophy * * * * * songwriter tries to give buddy Bruno some ex- case is filled with Emmy Awards, count- There are some great less journalism awards, including a posure as she puts her heart and soul new releases and reissues to into his twisted yet enjoyable Maggie Award, a Gabriel Award, a Nancy report from the musical front. Susan Reynolds Award, an Edward R. pop ditties. Helping her along Beginning with the new re- are Joey Burns and John GIVE PEACE A CHANCE…Barbara Mellen, left, Westfield Lions Club Youth Murrow Award, the Radio-Television leases, my favorite of 2003 so News Directors Association’s Paul On Convertino from Calexico. Advisor, poses with Westfield contest winner Lauren Sullivan and Westfield Lions far is Holopaw’s Holopaw al- Next up is Shearwater’s Club President Dave Hensel. White Award, and the first Matrix Award bum by Sub Pop Records. from the Association for Women in “Everybody Makes Mis- This is a great slice of alter- takes.” If you can imagine an Get Outta Communications. We could never list native-country with a slight the Budding Artist Lauren Sullivan them all here. even mellower version of Neil pop sensibility. Standout Young with beautiful, Pauley, who heads her own Task tracks include “Abraham The House Force on Mass Communication Edu- mournful melodies you get Lincoln” “Hoover” and “Cin- Beat the picture. Honored for Lions Club Poster By CAROL F. DAVIS cation, has been bestowed with hon- ders.” WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- national sponsored the contest, which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times orary degrees from Notre Dame Uni- Finally, St. Thomas’ I’m Go- I have become a bit wary of so-called ing Home, whose lead singer also has a mediate School student Lauren drew students from 75 countries. This is not the place to take your versity in Notre Dame, Ind., Provi- “tribute” albums, as most Sullivan was recently recognized by Lauren, who was encouraged to date for a romantic evening for two, dence College in Providence. R.I., touch of Neil Young as of them seem to sound trite well as the Flaming Lips’ the Westfield Lions Club for her poster enter the competition by her but since he’s performing during the Indiana University, and DePauw Uni- and forced. However, a painting interpretation of world peace. Roosevelt art teacher, Anne Cohen, is week, you can catch Carrot Top on versity in Greencastle, Ind. Wayne Coyne. Both of great one was recently re- the aforementioned re- The annual peace poster contest, the winner of Westfield’s winning Thursday, March 6, at the Union Wherever her new ventures take leased which I wanted to which is now in its 15th year, is open entries to the most recent global Peace County Arts Center in Rahway at 8 Pauley, we are sure that she will meet leases are loaded with shed light on. great, quirky pop mo- to children between the ages of 11 Poster Contest. p.m. It’s a great escape if you could every challenge head-on with im- Courtesy of the great and 13, from schools and sponsored For more information, please visit use a night of silly laughter. Tickets peccable professionalism and in- ments that make indepen- independent label Glurp dent releases so much fun. youth groups. The Lions Club Inter- www.lionsclubs.org. range from $25 to $33. sightful wisdom. & Bar None Records of While many newspapers - daily and On the Jazz front, noted * * * * * Hoboken comes “Al- producer Joel Dorn has weekly - have quickly forgotten or re- most You, the songs of There will be two author appear- written the rules of journalism, Pauley’s started his own label, Hy- ances this weekend at The Town Elvis Costello.” Featur- ena Records, in order to make available experiences serve as a brilliant example ing such notable bands as Fastball, Vic Book Store of Westfield. On March of journalism’s best standards. hitherto unknown recording from noted 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Charlie Chestnutt and The Mendoza Line, Jazz greats. His first batch includes Eddie Stella will promote his book, Jimmy Harris’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” Rahsaan Bench-Press, a novel of crime, prize- Roland Kirk’s “The Man Who Cried fighting, and the consequences of Fire,” Les McCann’s “Les Is More” and both. Later, from 2 to 4 p.m., Cannonball Adderly’s, “Radio Nights.” Maplewood author Karen Baicker, All four releases come full of amusing author of Tumble Me Tumbily, will anecdotes as well as some of the best and sign copies of this children’s book most intimate live Jazz you will ever hear. about the world of babies. She is the Universal Music continues its 20th Editor-in-Chief of Blue’s Clues Century Masters series with “The Best magazine, a contributing editor to of Semisonic, the Millenium Collec- nick jr. magazine, and the Craft Expert tion.” This trio from Minnesota com- and Party Lady for nickjr.com. bined the perfect blend of Collective * * * * * Soul pop sensibility with Todd Rundgren-like guitar interplay. Every spring, Temple Emanu-El Also recently released from Univer- in Westfield holds the Kids Carni- CRACKS AND CREVICES…The image, “Palais Royale I” is one of many sal Chronicles/Mercury is a 16-song val, and every year it proves to be a displayed by Summit photographer Sue Zwick at the Children’s Specialized ARTFUL PURPOSE…Student artists from Roosevelt Intermediate School in Hospital throughout March. greatest hits collection from Rush. “The fun-filled afternoon for the entire Spirit of Radio” captures many of this Westfield will donate their art to the annual auction of the AIDS Benefit Committee family. This year’s event will occur of New Jersey. Putting final touches on their painted furniture are eighth graders Canadian trio’s greatest moments such Ilene Goodman, Holly Desantis, Natasha Rosenberg and Kate Kovalenko. Their art on Sunday, March 2, and is ideal for as, “Closer to the Heart” “Tom Sawyer” teacher, Anne Cohen, third from the left, adds some words of guidance. The auction families with children between 2 Photography Will Be Focus and “Subdivision.” Since the remaster- will be held on Saturday, March 8, at 6 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield for and 10 years old. If this is your first ing was done by renowned sound ma- the benefit of people afflicted with AIDS. This is the sixth consecutive year that time, you can expect games, arts and gician Bob Ludwig, you can expect Cohen’s students have participated. Last year, the auction raised $50,000. crafts activities, entertainment, a Of Hospital’s March Exhibit stellar sound quality. moonwalk, prizes, a silent auction, MOUNTAINSIDE – The photog- portfolio lets images speak for them- ™ With some great vinyl to report early POPCORN food, and more. Temple Emanu-El raphy of Berkeley Heights resident selves. Her career in early childhood in this year, Eclipse Records noted for is located at 756 East Broad Street in Nancy Ori, Sue Zwick of Summit, and education spanned 30 years. For the its great psychedelic releases, contin- Westfield, and they can be reached the late Zhiyan Cheng, will be spot- past two years, her work has been ues that trend with the Acid Mothers Daredevil: Reading by calling (908) 232-6770. lighted throughout March at the accepted into the Annual Juried Pho- Temple, an innovative psych-band from * * * * * Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) tography Exhibit of the New Jersey Japan. You can find Acid Mothers in Mountainside. Photography Forum. Into Superheroes There is still time to catch the ex- Temple and The Melting Paraiso al- Ori received a 2002 HEART Grant This year, Zwick’s image, “La Grande bums, In C, Troubadours From Another hibit at the Arts Guild of Rahway, from the Union County Freeholder Arche,” won the “Award of Excellence” One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent featuring the paintings of two artists: Heavenly Road, Pataphysical Freak Board to do an exhibit of photography at the Forum’s Eighth Annual Juried Out MU and La Novia, as well as other By MICHAEL GOLDBERGER turned as Johnson iterates the lore of how Denise DeVone from Springfield and from 38 local historical sites. Her Show. 2 ½ popcorns Daredevil came to be. Rendered sightless Bonnie Maranz. You will surely be great releases on the Eclipse website. project was to create an exhibit depict- Cheng died in 2001 and his daugh- The Temple play what could only be Recently viewing Daredevil, a moderately in a tragic accident involving radiological delighted by the brightly colored ing “Women’s History in Union ter, Charlene Cheng of Warren, is pre- entertaining diversion about a blind superhero waste, Matt Murdock’s four other senses canvases of DeVone, contrasted by the described as “way-out” guitar noise with are stereotypically heightened. County,” the focus of her CSH exhibit. senting his work. As a silk engineer, he a purpose. Does that clarify things at all? played by Ben Affleck, I was reminded of a rather subtly juxtaposed oils of mod- The body of Ori’s work provides a improved silk quality, silk dying and certain grammar school morning. While he grows up to be a bleeding heart els and classical sculpture by Maranz. Lastly on DVD, our friends at Im- Mrs. K strode the classroom in search of attorney by day, he becomes the Daredevil by balance of images between architec- weaving techniques. He published age Entertainment have released a night. Making it all the more romantic, in the Admission is free, and the show will be ture, furniture, costumes and arti- many books and articles about silk an epiphany. I was a sleepy little kid in fourth there through Friday, March 14. The great documentary of the jam-band grade, due in no small part to the laissez faire pantheon of superheroes the blind young facts of by-gone eras to reflect the and was well-known throughout the The String Cheese Incident (TSCI). policy my parents acceded to as concerned boy-turned-masked crusader doesn’t slot in Guild is located at 1670 Irving Street, women who lived, worked and silk industry. among the first rung. This makes him a more and they can be reached by calling This light-hearted documentary bedtime. This allowed me to stay up until the played in the county at earlier times. Monthly exhibits are sponsored by shows the band at work and at play in conclusion of the “Late Show,” which in accessible, more personal champion. (732) 381-7511. Don’t forget down Some images are romantic in style the Auxiliary at CSH. All artwork is those days consisted of a movie. Still, make no mistake. Portrayed with the street at Eat to the Beat for a lunch, Colorado doing what they do best, darkly emotive skill by Affleck, there is little and provide a contrast to the bold available for purchase with a portion skiing and playing great music. I was rather slim during the 1950s; either snack, or dessert while in the neigh- forms of kitchen tools and objects of the sales benefiting the Auxiliary. parent could easily spatula me into bed after in the way of heroic derring-do that he can’t borhood. The film captures TSCI on a brief the closing credits. While this happy ritual accomplish. Daredevil’s capacity for right- presented almost as sculptures, and Admission is free and exhibits can winter bus tour, revisiting their old stomp- seemed to work at home, said practice ing wrongs and doing good is on a par with * * * * * some are planned or contain artisti- be viewed from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. by ing grounds and really is an in-depth didn’t quite lend itself to the educational just about any of his more famous colleagues. At the New Jersey Historical So- cally composed room set-ups to pro- entering CSH’s East Wing entrance, look at the highs and lows of being an designs at Bragaw Avenue School. Of course students of jurisprudence may ciety, 52 Park Place in Newark, you vide formal images. 150 New Providence Road, intense touring band. The sound and So it’s perfectly understandable why I have a bone to pick here. Because Daredevil, Zwick will share a color photogra- Mountainside. also known as “The Man Without Fear,” can learn everything you’ve always picture-quality are typical from Image. probably didn’t hear Mrs. K the first time. wanted to know about weaving on phy exhibit entitled, “Reflections.” For more information, please call In other words, it is fantastic! The question came again: “Michael! Tell finishes up at night what his pro bono coun- Like her architectural photos, her new (908) 233-3720, extension no. 5379. the class why you’re such a good reader.” terpart cannot accomplish by day, a Pandora’s Saturday, March 1, at either 12:30 or Universal Home Video continues For a split-second I pondered. Was this a box full of ethical questions is opened. 2:30 p.m. They are offering If You to crank out the great DVD tiles and trick question? But sensing that I was still too But if you think about it, this is actually Can Believe It, You Can Weave It!, they do so with the touching About A naive to possibly navigate through any ulterior nothing very new. Never really fond of red a program in which you will learn SP-F Repertory Theatre Boy with Hugh Grant, as well as the motive Mrs. K’s query might represent, I tape, in varying degrees the judicial short about this art, and have the opportu- Pen & Ink Will Get Footloose, hilarious Undercover Brother, a sat- relied on honesty being the best policy. cut has long been the strong suit of super- nity to create a woven bookmark. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 ire of the 1970’s Blaxploitation films. So I decided to take it as my moment. heroes. Both judge and jury, they are the Most programs offer free admission, up a high-voltage, no frills, non- Fancy-Free This March Finally, Paramount Home Video re- Maybe this was a long overdo acknowledg- ultimate fantasy contradiction: an all-pow- but to be safe call them first at (973) leased some older and newer classic ment. So for all within normal earshot to hear, erful, benevolent dictator whose only real manufactured version of “Sk8er SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch purpose in life is to assure the health and 596-8500. boi,” while, oddly enough in the titles with Serpico, who in the early I announced: “I read a lot of comic books.” Plains-Fanwood Repertory 1970s turned the New York Police If there is a Guinness world record for survival of constitutional democracy. wake of the Rhode Island night- Theatre’s production of Footloose, covering a child with a shawl and hustling Thus the comic book reader is afforded the Department upside down with his tales heartening, albeit temporary, illusion of secu- club disaster, it was all about the musical about teenagers trying of corruption. The film stars Al Pacino. him out of the classroom before he can to bring free will and dancing back finish saying “comic books,” then I am rity and control that eludes him in a real world pyrotechnics for rapper Nelly. Flashing forward to 2002 we have sure it is still held by Mrs. K. Once in the rife with chaos, confusion and hypocrisy. Weldon, Roach Bruce Springsteen’s perfor- to a small town in 80s America, will Martin Lawrence, Runteldat, which be presented on Fridays, March 21 privacy of the hallway, Mrs. K issued me Sometimes, they also get a love story in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 mance of “The Rising” was stan- captures the famous comedian in rare the bargain, as is the case here. It gets even and 18 and Saturdays, March 22 a stern look. pendent and Destiny’s Child fame, P. stand-up form. She instructed, “Never, ever say that you better when we learn that the object of dard, but it felt like I’d “been and 29, at 8 p.m. in the auditorium are a good reader because you read comic Daredevil’s affection, played by the attrac- Diddy and Eve were some of the other there, heard that” before. Per- of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High books. Comic books are bad. You become tive Jennifer Garner, is also very rich. celebrities who caught their starry eyes. haps it was sometime in the 80s, School (SPFHS). a good reader by reading good books.” The daughter of a billionaire (Erick When asked what star(s) they would when my hair was higher. The school is located at 667 There it was. Proof positive, once again: If Avari) who’s being strong-armed by his like to ask over for dinner one evening, Roberta Isleib former megalomaniacal partner, The King- Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” was Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. it’s fun, then it must be no good for you. The Whitney selected the powerhouse Under the musical direction of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Puritan theorem would be a recurring theme pin (Michael Clarke Duncan), Elektra quartet “No Doubt,” which is headed energetic, dramatic and evidence is assailed by repressed memories of during my formative years. And in the case Natchios isn’t as instantly smitten with Laurie Wellman of SPFHS, stage childhood abuse which are uncovered up by platinum blonde Gwen Stefani. that an emerging bad boy artist direction is given by Ana Llanos, of Fettuccini Alfredo, it would even gain the Matt as he is with her. It takes a getting-to- Mackenzie opted for someone a little has passed legendary status, pass- in psychotherapy. backing of the medical establishment. know-you martial arts skirmish engen- and choreography is provided by “I had the chance to explore some dered by the young fellow’s at first unwel- more “old school” – Bruce ing Springsteen down his New Gisa DiIorio of Dance 2000 Studio But happily, the 60s confirmed what I Springsteen. interesting psychological issues as had suspected all along: that many of come advances to convince her. Jersey Turnpike and yelling, “See in Scotch Plains. background for the story,” said Isleib, those rules were really just fashioned to This initial part of the courtship is a bit Mackenzie supposed that Mrs. “Let’s Here It for the Boy,” “Al- curious. At least it’s encouraging to note Weldon would help the girls keep in ya!” along the way to stardom. who sees her writing as a natural pro- keep us down, man. I even contemplated Aside from Justin Timberlake most Paradise” and the title track, gression of her experiences as a psy- reading a comic book on Mrs. K’s lawn. that we’ve come a long way since the club- touch with Ashanti throughout her “Footloose, will be part of the wielding caveman administered a love tap career. Both admitted that they have asking Kylie Minogue, “By the chotherapist. Not that I had ever stopped reading comic evening’s energetic performance. In “A Buried Lie” Isleib’s second books, mind you. At least not because of to announce his intentions. gotten to know Ashanti much better way, can I grab your ass again,” Mrs. K. Naturally, winsome yet tough Elektra Tickets for reserved seats may be novel due out this May, Cassie has through the Grammy experience. near the start of the show and purchased by calling (908) 233- made it onto the LPGA Tour. This book Actually, my interest dwindled as high doesn’t know Matt’s secret identity, at least Both Whitney and Mackenzie school approached and college loomed. not at first. Remember, this is make-believe. Fred Durst’s protest: “This war 8643 or at the door on the evening deals with the issues of suicide and She likes him for himself...not just because weren’t sure if they would be compil- should go away as soon as pos- of the performances. compulsive gambling. Isleib is also Unseen forces much more powerful than ing their memorabilia and photo- Mrs. K steered me from comic books and he’s one of the coolest guys there is. sible!” Grammy was golden – Admission is $10 for adults, $5 finishing up the third book in the series, Things go along pretty well for a while. That graphs from Grammy night into a toward novels. Wow. This was even better. quite a few upsets thrown into for students and senior citizens, tentatively titled, “Board To Death.” Finally, despite the combined ranting of is, until the plot thickens. Which means that the scrapbook, but they agreed that the and $3 for Renaissance For additional information about fascist dictators, a few deranged, book- Kingpin, played with sizable foreboding by magical opportunity would be one of the mix – but certainly not lack- cardholders. Isleib and her books, log on to http:// burning splinter groups and some particu- Clarke Duncan, assisted by Bullseye, his their favorite moments to share. luster for the experience. www.robertaisleib.com. larly uptight library boards, I was now on heinous hit man effectively realized by Colin the side of right. Farrell, steps up his organized crime campaign But I forget. Was it Schopenhauer or to rule all that he surveys. Pinky Lee who said you can take the boy Suffice it to note, Daredevil springs into Savor the Flavor out of the comic book, but you can’t take action. While most of what follows is tradi- Catering & Event Planning / Personal Chef Service the comic book out of the boy? tional superhero stuff, bear in mind that this Theme Parties & Rentals This action-packed tale adapted from the is 2003. Even comic book readers expect a cold dose of reality in their fantasy. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, February 27, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ON THE BEAT DIGS INTO CD BIN; POPCORN’S DIGS DAREDEVIL Mystery Author Turns Golf Course Into Murder Scene

By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The work of a psychologist is not so dif- ferent from that of a detective, ac- Artist of cording to Dr. Roberta Isleib, a former Berkeley Heights resident and clini- cal psychologist who has recently the Week published her first book, a mystery entitled, “Six Strokes Under.” Jane Pauley A graduate of Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, (1950 - ) where she was the yearbook editor, Isleib had no early inclinations to- By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wards writing. She studied at Princeton Univer- This week, it was announced that a sity and in 1985 earned a Doctoral journalism career spanning over 30 Degree in Clinical Psychology from years, touching the University of Florida. After an every angle of the internship and two postdoctoral years Dr. Roberta Isleib globe, would be at Yale, Isleib settled in Connecticut coming to an end. Photo Courtesy of Hillary and Bill Weldon where she maintained a clinical psy- gist. Veteran NBC an- HOLDING ON TO THEIR DREAMS…R&B star Ashanti’s song, “Dreams” encouraged youngsters like Whitney Weldon After a few editorial changes, (the of Westfield, second from the left, and Mackenzie Roach, third from the left, to follow their aspirations. Pictured at Madison chotherapy practice. chor Jane Pauley She recently closed her practice to caddie became a golfer), “Six Strokes will file her last Square Garden in New York City, the children had the opportunity to perform the song’s lyrics with the superstar during Grammy night. concentrate on writing. Under” became the first in a story for the pea- Introduced to the game three-book contract with cock network in of golf by her husband- Penguin-Putnam featuring June in order to to-be in 1991, she was woman golfer, Cassie pursue other op- Jane Pauley Grammy Night and Ashanti Sweep hooked not long after. Burdette. portunities. “The only connection “The work of the detec- Perhaps Westfielders were the first with a golf course I’d had tive in a mystery has quite to see it coming. When Pauley co- up to then was sled-riding a bit in common with long- hosted a forum at Westfield High, fol- Weldon, School Pal Off Their Feet as a kid on Baltasrol!” term psychotherapy. You lowing the Columbine High School said the author. start with a problem, then shootings, it was like having a queen By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN “I have the typical New follow the threads, looking among us. But, afterwards, the short- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times England obsessive and for clues, and gradually fill coiffed dynamo became limited to WESTFIELD – Ten-year-old guilty work ethic, and I in the big picture.” ex- what seemed like guest appearances Westfielder, Whitney Weldon’s ap- became horrified with plained Isleib. on the network. She would introduce pearance on the 45th Annual Grammy the amount of time I was “Writing mysteries a story on Dateline NBC and the re- Awards last Sunday was more than a spending learning to play provides me interesting porter would take over. We barely case of being at the right place at the the game, not to mention opportunities involving heard from her, save a few rare “Time right time. the time wasted out on psychology. Most and Again” broadcasts on MSNBC. For five hours, Weldon waited pa- the course hitting lousy shrinks are appalled by The wife of Doonesbury cartoonist tiently at Borders bookstore in the shot after lousy shot. I the way we are portrayed Garry Trudeau and mother of twins, Watchung Square thought, there had to be a in the popular media-usu- Ross and Rachel (no, this is not a Mall for R&B super- way to justify the hours ally as bumbling fools, bad “Friends” episode!) and Tho- star Ashanti (Douglas) invested,” Isleib contin- lacking in scruples, or mas, Pauley’s dream career began to sign autographs. ued. crazy ourselves. in her home state of Indiana when Whitney’s copy of Her solution turned out In “Six Strokes Under,” she became a reporter for WISH- Scholastic magazine’s to be writing about golf I had the chance to dream TV. Fresh out of Indiana Univer- Spanish issue with psychology. Soon her ar- up a psychologist char- sity, where she earned a Bachelor Ashanti on the cover ticles, “Choosing the acter who could help of Arts Degree, she would become had caught the Right Golf Pro” and solve the mysteries with- the first woman to co-anchor a Ashanti singer’s eye. “Raise Your Competition out stumbling too hard nightly news program on WMAQ- During a telephone IQ” and others like them were being over his own personal issues, cross- TV in the Windy City. interview from The Pingry School’s published in golf magazines such as ing ethical boundaries, or imploding The Big Apple called when Pauley Lower School in Short Hills, where National Golfer and Golf For Women. with self-importance.” Isleib contin- turned 25 and, in 1976, the peacock Whitney is a fourth grader, she told When a good friend suggested ued. snatched up the young journalist for The Westfield Leader and The Times Isleib combine her experience in psy- Burdette, the protagonist in Six its co-anchor spot opposite Tom that Ashanti wanted to know where chology with her love for golf and Strokes Under,” is a magnet for trouble. Brokaw on “Today.” Ten years later, she got the magazine edition. Photo Courtesy of Hillary and Bill Weldon mysteries, she wrote a suspense story Her life’s dream is to play the LPGA Pauley was named “Broadcaster of Ashanti’s makeup artist took SCRAPBOOK MEMORY…Mackenzie Roach, left, and Whitney Weldon of Tour, but as she struggles to complete Westfield, right, made a scrapbook full of memories on Sunday night when they about a woman caddie on the Ladies the Year” by the International Radio Whitney’s telephone number and later Professional Golf Association (LPGA) the sectional Qualifying School, she and Television Society and, in 1990, performed with Ashanti at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in Madison Square spoke her mother, Hillary Weldon, Garden in New York City. Tour and her pal, a sports psycholo- Continued on Page 17 The Washington Journalism Review who mentioned that the youngster crowned her “Best in Business.” suffered from FOP (fibrodysplasia being on stage in front of thousands Both Whitney and Mackenzie A Halloween baby, Pauley has been ossificans progressiva – a genetic con- of people.” sported doctor’s uniforms, which were haunted by allergic attacks from hives dition which involves the transfor- While Ashanti sang “Dreams” off randomly assigned by costume/prop Pen & Ink: and has been hospitalized by the mation of muscle into bone, and later her self-titled CD, a string of young- personnel. malady since 7 years of age. But, this a second skeleton). sters, holding hands and dressed in “I got to say ‘Hi!’ to Ja Rule,” re- Radio Play Favorites Tuned Out never stopped Pauley from chasing Next, Ashanti’s mother, Tina Dou- different kinds of professional uni- vealed Whitney, adding that Nelly, stories like the wedding of Prince glas, contacted Mrs. Weldon and pro- forms, piped in with their voices and Vanessa Carleton, John Mayer, By Newcomer Norah at Grammys Charles and Lady Diana to the Great posed the idea that Whitney might wide grins, encircling the superstar to ‘NSYNC, Kelly Rowlands of inde- By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Wall of China to quaint Westfield High. want to join the superstar for her the end of her song. Continued on Page 17 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Continued on Page 17 onstage performance on Grammy night. Mrs. Weldon, who gleefully Maybe the ears of the nation are aching for music that is a little accepted the invitation, mentioned softer and kinder than the raspy range of Bruce Springsteen or the Local Stars Whitney’s best friend, Mackenzie confrontational, pummeling truths rapped by Eminem. Perhaps, Roach of Verona, whose father, BookBook NookNook everyone wants to be soothed by a balladeer like Norah Jones, who NJPAC Concert Featured Stephen Roach, died on 9/11 while scooped up five Grammy Awards last Sunday. Jones, “the under- raising funds for FOP and working to By Marylou Morano Musicianship of Area Pupils establish a fund for the condition. dog” commanded the evening, while the “big dogs” were left to NEWARK – 287 All-State high Basking in the Grammy afterglow, skulk away, howling foul. school musicians and singers, includ- Whitney and Mackenzie, who is also Literary Red Carpet Rolls Out To her credit (and mostly due to her lyricist Jeff Harris), Jones’ ing the talent of Westfield, Scotch a fourth grader at Pingry, chatted ex- cooing vocals and laidback pi- Plains and Fanwood residents, per- citedly about their performance the ano playing are reminiscent of formed in concert on February 22 at evening before. For Newbery, Caldecott Medalists the New Jersey Performing Arts Cen- Though Whitney had been under By MARYLOU MORANO an easier time. An emerging ter in Newark. the weather the Friday before the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the Millbrook Press. artist known mostly for her Westfielders Thomas Killian, Ryan performance, she joined Mackenzie The American Library Associa- When Mouse shares his toy air- single, “Don’t Know Why” off Leonard and David Reinhardt joined in agreeing that though the rehears- tion (ALA) announced plane with Rabbit, the her CD, “Come Away With Me,” whole neighborhood Scotch Plains pupils Flora Alexander, als at Madison Square Garden were the winners of its pres- Jones honestly earned the crown David DeMair, Michael Gleason and long and exhaustive, they were “fun” tigious John Newbery ends up getting in the Sonali Phatak in the evening’s per- above all. and Randolph act. It’s a silly take on of “Best New Artist.” formances. Fanwood resident Deanna Whitney, who said that she listens Caldecott awards for the importance of But, let’s be clear that she is not Mustachio was also a spotlighted to a lot of different kinds of music, children’s literature at friendship, enhanced a pop artist. How she won this musician. reported, “It was cool and exciting their recent midwinter by Rohmann’s hand- distinction over veterans Sheryl CALM BEFORE THE STORM...The color relief prints. meeting in Philadel- Crow and Pink, I will never un- industry’s most serene artist caused phia. The Newbery and the biggest upset on Sunday night when Much coveted by Caldecott awards are derstand. She is a jazz/blues art- she scooped five Grammys, which per- authors of children’s literature, the administered by the Association ist, who hasn’t paid enough dues haps inarguably belonged to more sea- Mademoiselle Newberry and Caldecott medals for Library Service to Children in the industry to have received soned artists. honor exceptional (ALSC), a division of the Grammys for “Record of the writing and illustra- ALA. tion of books pub- Nikki Grimes’ Year” or “Album of the Year.” Clearly, the Recording Academy was presents a lished by United “Bronx Masquer- blurring some categories and genres, dismissing some well-estab- States publishers dur- ade” and E.B. Lewis, lished artists with heavy radio play when formulating its winners’ list. Jim Hjelm Trunk Show ing the previous year. illustrator of “Talkin’ The first Grammy conundrum came when a mellow-speaking, The Newbery About Bessie: The nearly catatonic Dustin Hoffman opened the show and introduced Award is given for Story of Aviator excellence in middle Elizabeth Coleman” Simon & Garfunkel’s performance of “The Sound of Silence.” grade and young won the 2003 Coretta Hollywood’s apparent homage to the 60’s anti-war movement. I “Nothing Says Spring adult writing, while Scott King Awards for wondered if I had the wrong channel. “Turn up your hearing aid!” the Caldecott award outstanding contri- I wanted to yell at my television as I witnessed the communication honors outstanding butions to books for breakdown between the teleprompter and Hoffman. He looked like Like a New Dress” picture books. children and young The 2003 Newbery adults by African- he wasn’t sure why he was invited in the first place. Overall, this was awarded to Avi, American authors was a poor way to open up what is supposed to be the most for his book, “Crispin: The Cross of and illustrators. slamming, no holds barred award shows on the planet. Thursday, February 27th Lead,” published by Hyperion “Bronx Masquerade” (Dial No Doubt’s performance of “Underneath It All” and “Hella Books for Children. Books for Young Readers) is a novel Good” were better candidates for the opening act. People dancing thru Sunday, March 2nd Set in 14th Century about urban youth set England, “Crispin: The in a Bronx high school. and descending on ropes, Gwen jumping around in true Stefani Cross of Lead” tells the The plot is moved style, it woke the crowd up again like a bucket of cold water to the Festive Dressing for All Occasions story of orphaned and along with mono- face. John Mayer, music’s newest marvel, also turned the audience homeless 13-year-old logues and poetry, on its ears with “Your Body Is A Wonderland.” A guy in jeans and “Asta’s son.” The plot is which add to the a T-shirt with a song in his soul – and he knows how to sing it. What filled with action as book’s authenticity “Asta’s son” evades en- and realistic character more could you ask for? emies who accuse him of portrayal of teenage Faith Hill seemed to struggle through her performance of “Cry.” murder, and wish to mur- urban life. The song, which should have been savored, was belted out with der him in turn. Grimes is also the exhausted breath, like Hill just finished running up 12 flights of In addition to its sus- author of “Talkin’ stairs. While The Dixie Chicks’ remake of Stevie Nicks’ “Land- About Bessie: The penseful plot, the book slide” was flawless, if I hear that song remade one more time, I’m 107 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 07090 also accurately portrays Story of Aviator Eliza- daily medieval life. beth Coleman” (Or- going to cry “blasphemy!” on the top of Mount Everest. This song Call for an appointment Author /illustrator Eric Rohmann chard Books). Illustrator Lewis won should never be accompanied by a banjo. was awarded the Caldecott Medal the award for his oversized water- Avril Lavigne, who has been thanked by fans’ parents for (908) 233-0763 for “My Friend Rabbit,” published color portrayals of Bessie, replete wearing clothes (in comparison to Britney and Christina), served by Roaring Brook Press, a division with historic detail. Continued on Page 17 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK