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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 3, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Board of Ed. Reviews Five Seek Seats Town to Host President Bush On School Bd. WESTFIELD – Five candi- $75 Mil Budget; Tax dates will face off for three avail- able seats on the town’s board of Friday at Westfield Armory education in this year’s school By PAUL PEYTON families and individuals,” he said, ions of New Jerseyans on the Levy to Total $68 Mil board elections in Westfield. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader noting that he felt Westfielders as President’s proposal for personal So- Incumbents William Ziff and By ED COONEY sponsible implementation of commu- WESTFIELD — Westfield will well as Union County residents would cial Security accounts. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Alice Hunnicutt are joined in this make history this week when Presi- have a lot to add to the discussion. It’s “This (Social Security reform) is a nity priorities.” year’s race by WESTFIELD — The Board of BOE Secretary Robert Berman dis- dent George W. Bush holds a Town a credit to Westfield, Union County, real challenge,” said Rep. Ferguson. Education (BOE) recapped the pro- Steven Dorry, Meeting-style appearance on Social and our entire state” that the Presi- He said every day the current Social cussed the general education portion Gary McCready, posed 2005-2006 school district bud- of the budget, which accounts for Security reform this Friday. dent is coming to town. Security system comes closer to “fis- get Tuesday night, which board mem- and Ann Ormsby Since word spread last weekend, He said plans are to accommodate cal collapse.” $23,507,256 of the proposed Cary. ber Richard Solomon called “a re- $72,817,471 operating budget. The the town and other elected officials, between 1,500 and 2,000 people at The President previously visited Mr. Ziff, an federal, state and municipal have been the event. Plainfield a few years ago. general education costs in the pro- attorney in posed budget are comprised almost fielding hundreds of calls from indi- “We are going to get as many people “I’m excited to have the President Westfield Mayor Will town, is seeking viduals seeking tickets and news on in there as possible,” said the con- back in New Jersey and in the heart of entirely of teacher salaries. The pro- his second term posed cost of Westfield’s five elemen- possible disruptions. gressman. the (7th) district in Westfield,” Rep. Not Seek Third Term William Ziff on the board. He The meeting will be held Friday The orderly Town Hall style meet- Ferguson said. tary schools is $9,856,783 with the holds a Bachelor By PAUL PEYTON morning around 10:40 a.m. at the ing is being conducted to gage opin- cost for the two intermediate schools of Arts degree in History from the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader proposed at $5,551,839. The Westfield Westfield National Guard Armory on WESTFIELD — Mayor Greg American University, a Master of Rahway Avenue across the street from High School budget is $7,730,499. Science degree from Tulane Uni- McDermott officially announced Tues- The cost of general education for Westfield High School (WHS). Town day night that he will not seek reelection. versity and a law degree from officials have said the President is the district, which includes supplies Delaware Law School. “I will not be seeking a third term for new sections of classrooms that expected to stay in town until around as mayor. It’s been a tradition in this A resident of 11:45 a.m. may need to be added during the Westfield since course of the year, is $368,133. Town Administrator Jim Gildea 1994, he cur- said prior to Tuesday night’s Town While each of these numbers is up rently serves on Mayor Selling Home: slightly from last year’s budget, school Council meeting, the town’s police See Story on Page 3 the town’s plan- and fire chiefs were informed of the officials said it is important to note that ning board and the increases do not signify the addi- President’s visit on Friday. They were ran for Town briefed by the FBI on Monday. town that a mayor never runs for tion of new positions. Additionally, Council in 2000. more than two terms. I believe it is the cost of instructors for the district’s “The honor of having the President At his down- come to your town is a piece of his- time for me to move on,” Mayor fine arts courses has been taken from town Westfield McDermott told The Westfield Leader the general education portion of the Ann Ormsby Cary tory that you will never forget,” Mayor office, Mr. Ziff Greg McDermott said. “I look at it as during a personal interview in the budget and moved to the fine arts specializes in the representation of mayor’s office following Tuesday portion, which totals $3,420,840. totally a positive experience.” insurance companies and self- “I think it’s a tremendous honor. It night’s Town Council meeting. This total is up $116,388, or 3.52 insured’s. His wife works as a men- The mayor said his decision fol- percent, from the current year’s budget. is very exciting. I think it is great for tal health counselor for the Em- Westfield,” the mayor added. lows his own philosophy of rotating Supply allocations to the different schools ployee Assistance Program. They people in and out of various munici- will not increase in the proposed budget. The trip was arranged in part by have a 10-year- Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-7th) pal boards. These allocations include the purchase old son who at- Mayor McDermott was first elected of classroom furniture, maintenance whose Congressional district includes tends Washing- Westfield. He said Westfield should mayor in November 2000 following three supplies, and other consumables. ton Elementary years as councilman from the first ward. Jefferson Elementary School has be honored to have been chosen as School. part of the President’s appearance From the archives of The Westfield Leader “It has been a terrific five years. I’ve requested funds for two sets of class- He is cur- WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY...President George W. Bush received a rousing learned a tremendous amount,” he said. room furniture, while McKinley schedule on Social Security reform. welcome from the packed crowd in the Sheraton at Newark Airport on June 24, rently the “(Westfield is) one of New Jersey’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 2002. Congressman Mike Ferguson applauds as his wife Maureen looks on, Standing Secre- great communities; a community of beaming with pride. tary, District XII

Benjamin B. Corbin for Ethics Commit- The Westfield Leader tee. Gary McCready Ms. Ormsby Construction Commences on ‘Y’s Cary was senior vice president at United Way and is co-president of Tamaques El- ementary School’s Parent Teacher New East Broad Street Facility Organization By PAUL PEYTON Board of Directors. said. In addition, the driveway on the (PTO). PTO of- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ficers oversee “It (the church) was in excellent St Paul’s side will be changed into a WESTFIELD — Renovations for condition. It was the perfect facility playground area for children as sup- more than 10 the Westfield Area Y’s new East Broad fundraising for us,” she said, noting that the “Y” ported through a donation from the Street facility commenced this week. had been looking for another build- Westfield Area “Y” Men’s Club. events and 30 The facility, the former home of the service events ing for a number of years. “It will be safe and secured by a First Church of Christ, Scientist, was She said the nursery school pro- fence,” she said. for the school. purchased last year by the “Y” and This year, they gram, which will be moved from the The First Church of Christ, Scien- will be known as the East Broad Street “Y”’s main Clark Street facility to the tist was constructed in 1941, although are spearheading Alice Hunnicutt “Y” Family Branch. an effort to buy Broad Street building this fall, will be the congregation dates back to 1919. The new facility, located at 422 housed in four large classrooms in The current church is the second new playground equipment. East Broad Street — the second build- Before becoming PTO Co-Presi- the new building. The teen area will church building on the lot. The origi- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ing owned by the “Y” in Westfield — include a computer laboratory. nal church, constructed in a former NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY…Commerce Bank, in conjunction with the dent, she served as Co-Vice Presi- will house the “Y”’s nursery school Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) and the Downtown Westfield dent of the PTO. She ran the Book Mrs. Walsh said the “Y” plans to home, was demolished to make room Corporation, held a wine and cheese reception and networking social on February on the lower level, with senior day- collaborate with the town’s recreation CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Fair at Tamaques for four years, time programs and an afternoon teen 16 to introduce the bank, which recently opened a branch on North Avenue, to the and served as variety show director department, which operates a Teen Westfield community. Pictured, left to right, are: Jean Stone, Mary Santorella, activities center on the main and mez- Center in the Community Room of Registration Underway WACC Executive Director Allison O’Hara, and Commerce Bank Regional Vice CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 zanine level, according to Darielle the Municipal Building on most Fri- President Brian Ziemba. Walsh, Chairwoman of the “Y”’s day nights throughout the school year, At Memorial Pool to provide activities for teenagers. WESTFIELD — The Westfield Construction will be completed by Recreation Department has an- Codding Road Residents Seek Immediate June to enable the “Y”’s summer camp nounced registration for the Westfield program to meet at the new facility, Memorial Pool is now underway. Mrs. Walsh said. The biggest change Registration information was sent to the exterior of the building will be through a town-wide mailing in the Action on Public Safety, Parking Concerns the front façade, which faces the beginning of February. Residents Westfield Municipal Building. The who did not receive packets are asked By PAUL PEYTON “Mr. Mayor, members of the coun- school parking issue as it relates to school have simply pushed parking entrance of the renovated building, to to contact the Recreation Depart- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ment at (908) 789-4080. cil, don’t let it (a tragedy) happen on Codding looked into as a separate problems elsewhere. be located on the left side of the WESTFIELD — Residents of your watch. Please protect our chil- issue, as opposed to being considered “We need to come up with a goal of Registrations will be held through facility, will include an elevator for Thursday, April 14, for last year’s Codding Road asked the Town Council dren,” said Mr. Swingle. as part of an overall high school park- a local solution working with the board handicapped accessibility to all three Tuesday night to take action with re- Mr. Gildea said there would be an ing solution by the committee. of education,” he said. “We have that pool members. levels of the building. On Friday, April 15, at 7 a.m., gard to parking and public safety issues immediate effort to step-up police pa- Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, (high school parking) on our agenda The church sanctuary will be con- near Westfield High School (WHS). trols on Codding. The council’s Public Chairman of the Public Safety, Trans- and we are going to tackle it.” registration will begin for Westfield verted into the Westfield Foundation residents who were not members in Police Chief Bernard Tracy has as- Safety, Transportation and Parking portation and Parking Committee, On another matter, Mercedes Fol- Community Room. The foundation Committee would soon be addressing said the committee felt that “the high Okamoto of Wychwood Road said 2004. In-person proof of residency is signed Detective Greg Hobson of the provided a donation to the “Y” to required at the Recreation Office. Juvenile Bureau to investigate the safety high school parking issues. school parking issue has to be dealt she would like a public record kept by defray the cost. On Monday, May 2, in-person reg- concerns Codding Road residents have. James Abate of Codding Road said with as a whole” because minor the town on any “incurred expenses” The right side of the building, next istration will be available for non- Last Friday around 3 p.m., Carrie that his street is a narrow, dead-end changes approved by the council in as a result of President Bush’s trip to to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, will residents provided there are still Swingle, a Codding Road resident, street. He said he would like the high the past to some streets near the high CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 be squared off and feature a glassed memberships available. observed that a teenager was bleed- lounge and meeting area, Mrs. Walsh ing from the head after he emerged from a group of some 30 students. Carwash, Lube Center Proposed (Please see related story on Page 12.) Police are investigating the inci- dent, although the victim and his fam- ily have opted not to press charges, For Former Auto Parts Building Town Administrator Jim Gildea said. Joe Swingle, Carrie’s husband, said By DAVE GIALANELLA his presentation, beginning with ar- tally sound” than other carwashes. he and his neighbors have been grow- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader chitect J.R. Frank, who testified that Robert Criscuolo, who is under ing increasingly inpatient concern- WESTFIELD – A carwash and lube he’s had extensive experience in de- contract to supply equipment to ing issues including the congregating center has been proposed for the signing carwashes. Westfield Auto Spa, testified that the of students in the street, littering and former home of Norwood Auto Parts Mr. Frank explained that the build- project is viable. Mr. Criscuolo ex- overtime parking, as well as reckless at 215 South Avenue East. ing currently on the lot does not need plained that while he’d “rejected con- driving by some students. The town’s Board of Adjustment to be demolished because it has “good cepts, ideas and investment opportu- Mr. Swingle urged the council to held a specially scheduled meeting bones,” or a solid frame. nities” in the past, that the Faris’ had enhance police patrols of the neighbor- on February 23 to hear the applica- He also said that the walls of the “done their homework” and come up hood, issue tickets to students who tion of Will and Joe Faris who want to structure are sound, and that it is a with a good plan. disobey the two-hour parking limit on open Westfield Auto Spa. The busi- perfect size and layout for a carwash. Mr. Criscuolo emphasized that the Codding Road, install a stop sign at ness would be located on two lots. Mr. Frank explained that Westfield carwash “will not exceed state re- Codding and Lynwood Place, and as- James Watson of EKA Associates, Auto Spa would use a system that quirements for decibel levels,” and sign a crossing guard at Edgar Road an engineering, surveying and plan- recycles water and detergent, thus that while Westfield is home to four and Lynwood. ning firm, presented the overall plan, making it “much more environmen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader He warned of the potential for a which would require a number of CONSTRUCTION-READY...This week, construction began on the Westfield traffic tragedy on the street if action is variances from ordinances dictating PAGE INDEX “Y”’s new facility at 422 East Broad Street, which is the former site of the First not taken soon to address public safety coverage, minimum parking and illu- Church of Christ, Scientist. This building will house the “Y”’s nursery school on Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-20 the lower level, senior daytime programs and an afternoon teen activities center issues. He noted that a number of mination level. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8, 11 Classifieds...... 21 small children reside on Codding. on the main and mezzanine level, according to Darielle Walsh, Chairwoman of the Two witnesses aided Mr. Watson in Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-17 A&E ...... 23-24 “Y”’s Board of Directors. Page 12 Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Garwood Council Introduces Authorities Respond to Report Board of Education Reviews Preliminary Borough Budget Of Altercation Near WHS $75 Mil. Budget; Tax Levy By ANNA GITHENS tion, $10,000 for a total of $415,000. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Other items included were public safety, By SUZETTE F. STALKER confirmed that the boy, who police said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 GARWOOD – The Borough Coun- health and welfare and the Department of Specially Written for The Leader and The Times showed no signs of injury, was taken to Elementary School has requested fund- would have to be sought on a second cil introduced a $5.8 million municipal Public Works for a total of $71,000. WESTFIELD – Police responded to a his home in Westfield. ing for one set. Tamaques Elementary question on the budget ballot. budget last week, an increase over last “Our surplus is up over last year by report of a fight involving a group of It was not known if the juvenile is a School has asked for funds to purchase a Adding the debt service from both the year’s adopted budget of $300,000. $56,000 and for the first time in several people near Westfield High School Fri- student at the high school or how old he is, new carpet cleaner. 1998 and 2000 bonds as well as the debt Councilwoman Kathleen Villaggio said years we were able to recoup the surplus day afternoon, but no injuries were re- but he is believed to be a teenager. No Edison Intermediate School has re- service from the recently approved bond this year’s $4.1 million tax levy repre- used last year,” she reported. “Last year ported and no arrests have been made. complaints had been filed in connection quested funds in the amount of approxi- allowing for the construction of an artifi- sents an increase of 25 tax points over the we used $500,000 in surplus, this year we Authorities received a call just before 3 with the altercation as of press time. mately $14,000 to pay for the refurbish- cial turf field and a new track at Kehler 2004 spending plan. are recommending using $545,000 in p.m. about a group of “five to eight” Captain Parizeau confirmed that the ment of several rows of lockers. The Stadium brings the grand total for the Last year’s adopted budget number surplus. We will be investigating cutting juveniles fighting on Codding Road, ac- Westfield Police Department’s Detective administration at Roosevelt Intermediate budget up to $75,237,450, which repre- was $5.5 million. costs in other areas, such as health insur- cording to Westfield Police Captain John Bureau is investigating a report of a School has requested funds for guidance, sents an increase of 4.92 percent. “In 2004 we introduced a budget with a ance.” Parizeau. woman selling drugs in the area, and that classroom, and library furniture in the BOE member Julia Walker called it 34 point increase, the adopted budget after Councilwoman Villaggio added that No one remained at the scene by the the bureau was advised of the incident amount of approximately $15,000. “remarkable to have brought in all our receiving extraordinary aid was 20 points,” the Finance Committee has submitted a time police arrived, he said. However, involving the juvenile, to determine if The technology section of the budget, programs at a five percent increase.” stated Ms. Villaggio, adding that in 2005 proposal to the council for a three- year officers found a male juvenile about a there is any connection. which includes the purchase of 75 com- The proposed tax levy to fund the 2005 there were “several factors that were be- capital budget plan to replace much block from Codding Road who admitted As for the altercation on Codding Road puters for the district’s second grade class- budget is $68,130,181, or $3.69 on every yond the Finance Committee’s control, needed equipment that has either out- having been involved in an altercation. involving juveniles, the captain said the rooms, the purchase of multimedia carts $100 of a Westfield resident’s assessed namely a loss of $235,000 total (broken lived its use or does not meet code re- The youth maintained he was not in- investigation into that matter “is sus- at all levels, and the purchase of eight property value. Based on the average down into) extraordinary income ($210,000) quirements. Some examples include com- jured and did not say with whom he had pended until we get more information or Personal Data Accessory (PDA’s) for assessed home value of $180,000, the and Homeland Security ($25,000).” puter technology and fire equipment. been fighting, said Captain Parizeau. He complaints.” WHS physical education instructors, is increase to the average Westfield tax- According to Councilwoman Mayor McCarthy commended Coun- up $45,242, or 2.64 percent. payer is $324. This is represented as a Villaggio’s report, another $180,000 in cilwoman Villaggio on the budget report Superintendent of Westfield Schools proposed tax levy increase of 5.12 per- expenditures went toward Rahway Val- and said, “You can tell a lot of time and WESTFIELD Dr. William Foley said that in the technol- cent. ley Sewerage Authority $60,000; pen- effort was put into this budget.” ogy part of the budget, “we’re following The rest of the funding for the pro- sions $40,000; the borough’s library, There will be a public hearing on the POLICE BLOTTER what we said we’d do in the Technology posed 2005-2006 school year budget will $19,000; insurance, $1,000, and sanita- budget on Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Plan.” come from State Aid, the district’s fund MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 his car stereo was removed. The incident The Employee Benefits portion of the balance, and miscellaneous revenues. The It was reported that someone gained en- occurred while the vehicle was parked in front of the victim’s home. budget accounts for $10,589,182, an in- final amount of state aid will not be try to a business on East North Avenue by known until today, but it is estimated to Five Candidates Seek Seats breaking a window, and once inside stole A burglary was reported at a home in the crease of $658,941, or 6.64 percent. The cash from the establishment. 1500 block of Rahway Avenue. A closet district’s new contract with Oxford Health stay the same as last year, in the amount TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 door and dresser drawer were found open, Care kept this area of the budget from of $4,821,240. The fund balance will On Westfield School Board A resident of the 1900 block of Grandview but nothing was discovered missing and increasing even further. account for $1,898,029, and miscella- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Avenue reported the theft of $4 in loose there were no signs of forced entry. Athletics receives $1,144,272 from the neous revenues will account for $388,000. change from his motor vehicle, which was FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 proposed budget, up $72,070 from this Most of the miscellaneous revenues for five years. parents with children 14 and over who come from pledges received from groups At the Edison Intermediate School, have disabilities transition from the parked in his driveway. A package was reported stolen from a year’s current budget. This increase in- A resident of the 1600 block of Boule- DHL deliveryman on Coolidge Street by an cludes the hiring of two junior varsity in Westfield to help fund the new turf field Ms. Ormsby Cary has served as a chap- school environment into the real world. individual posing as a resident of that street and track at Kehler Stadium, officials said. erone on the eighth grade trip to Wash- The mother of five children ranging vard reported her registration, insurance tennis coaches. card and car owner’s manual was stolen who claimed to be waiting for a delivery. Administration of the schools will cost The board’s next meeting will be Tues- ington, D.C. and is currently co-chair- in age from 15 to 25, she currently has from her motor vehicle. The vehicle was After the deliveryman asked for identifica- day, March 8, when the board will vote to ing the eighth grade party committee. two sons attending Westfield High $3,411,735, up $44,644 from the current parked in front of her house at the time. tion, the suspect grabbed the package and fled budget, while general business adminis- adopt a tentative budget. Once adopted, Mrs. Hunnicutt and her husband, School. One is a freshman and the other, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 in an Infinity SUV west on North Avenue. The the amount approved will limit what the George Bogatoa, have lived in Westfield a junior. Her other three children were tration will cost $2,693,350, an increase Rafael Moran, 35, and Allan Izaguirre, 22, suspect was described as a black male, be- of $121,067. BOE can seek for the 2005-2006 budget. since 1984, although he is a native of also the product of the Westfield school both of New York, were arrested in the 800 tween five feet and 10 inches and six feet and After that, the board can still choose to Westfield. A former professional musi- system. The cost of library and media services block of North Avenue, West, and charged two inches tall, with a thin build, brown eyes, will rise $50,412 to $1,246,589, and cost remove items from the budget to lower cian along with her husband, Mrs. Mrs. Hunnicutt currently serves as with theft by deception. The men, suspected of dark hair and a dark complexion. the overall cost. Hunnicutt is currently employed by the Board of Education Facilities Com- A Windsor Avenue resident reported the of guidance services will see an increase attempting to perpetrate a chimney cleaning of $66,496, bringing it to $1,941,946. The district will advertise the full bud- Statewide Parent Advocacy Network mittee Chairwoman, and was involved scam, were each released with a summons. theft of his cellular telephone from his motor TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 vehicle while it was parked in front of his home. The total proposed operating budget of get in The Westfield Leader on Thursday, (SPAN), an organization that educates in the track and field project that re- March 24, and the final budget must be cently passed in a bond referendum. After being stopped for motor vehicle An individual is suspected of having $72,817,471 represents an increase of violations at Prospect Street and Lincoln shoplifted eight packages of dried soup and $3,368,055 over the current budget. This adopted by Tuesday, March 29. As one of her goals for the school The annual school election will take district, the candidate hopes to bring Road, Donna Putzer, 26, of Plainfield was five cans of tuna fish from a South Avenue increase of approximately 4.85 percent is arrested and charged with driving while business. The suspect, described only as a the maximum amount of funding the place Tuesday, April 19, at which time Bush Visit more students back from out-of-dis- voters will cast their ballots on the pro- trict placement, which would require intoxicated, possession of a controlled tall black male, fled south on Central Av- BOE can seek from the community tax CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dangerous substance (less than 50 grams of enue on a bicycle. levy under state law. Any further funding posed school tax levy. teachers being prepared and educated SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 The congressman noted that although in order to instruct children with dis- suspected marijuana) in a motor vehicle, and possession of drug paraphernalia in a motor Kelly L. Sheehy, 33, of Scotch Plains was President Bush lost New Jersey to Sena- abilities. vehicle. She was released with summonses. arrested at North and Edgewood Avenues tor John Kerry in the 2004 election, his Mr. McCready, a computer systems Putzer was arrested again February 24 on and charged with driving while intoxicated. Codding Rd. Residents Seek 10-point turnaround from 2000 was his manager with Sumitomo Mitsui Bank South Avenue and charged with driving She was released to a responsible party. campaign’s biggest improvement from in Jersey City, has lived in Westfield for while intoxicated and littering from a motor A New Milford resident discovered her the 2000 election against former Vice 10 years. His oldest child attends vehicle. She was later released and issued a 1993 Mazda mini-van, which she had parked Action on Safety, Parking President Al Gore. President Bush lost Roosevelt Intermediate School and his summons on the littering charge. in the south side train station lot, missing the 2000 election in New Jersey by 16 two youngest are students at Wilson THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 upon her return nine hours later. The ve- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 percentage points and six points in 2004. Elementary School. An Edgewood Avenue resident reported hicle, reported as stolen, had not been re- Westfield on Friday. She also said the Presidential visit. In anticipation of the event, the mayor He and his wife, Jane, have three that his motor vehicle was broken into and covered as of press time. event should be placed on the town’s Mr. Gildea said the police depart- said the White House “is going to do children in Westfield’s schools, where website. ment would have information avail- everything they can to make sure that it they moved from Manhattan in 1994. Alan Ginsberg of Prospect Street able on any protests events. (security) works.” With that in mind, he After a short stint in California in 2000, questioned whether the “town hall” Fourth Ward Councilman Larry said residents should avoid the area of they returned to Westfield. Their oldest Y Expansion Carwash style meeting was open to members Goldman said Rep. Ferguson owes it CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Armory on Rahway Avenue. Offi- son, Ben, is a sixth grader at Roosevelt. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the public. to the town, “to give us the tools so cials said school would be in session at Madeline attends third grade at Wilson, for the current building. other carwashes, none has a lube center. Mayor McDermott said the office that this doesn’t turn into a negative WHS although the mayor said 20 min- and Charlie is a first grader at Wilson. With the nursery school program mov- Town Planner Blaine Brancheau raised a for the Town of Westfield.” He said it number of issues with parking, especially of Rep. Mike Ferguson is handling utes prior to the President’s arrival and The candidate has a bachelor’s de- ing out of the main “Y” facility, Mrs. all ticket requests for the event. is important that protesters have the exit persons would not be able to get to gree from Columbia College, includ- Walsh explained, the “Y” plans to covert an apparent shortage of employee parking in the plans. Mr. Criscuolo maintained that Lincoln Road resident Jim Baker opportunity to demonstrate. He said the high school. He the police and fire ing coursework at Teachers College. the space on the Ferris Street side of the asked if the mayor and council would information should be placed on department will likely help control traf- He has volunteered for a variety of building into an expanded cardiovascular from his experience, many carwash em- ployees take mass transit to work, walk or be attending the visit. The mayor said Channel 36 as well as the town’s fic in the area. roles for the Westfield Public Schools, center featuring all new equipment. In website on the event and demonstra- Lorre Korecky of the Office of School including the Technology Committee ride bicycles, “even in winter.” it was his understanding that the gov- addition, the space utilized for babysitting erning body had been extended an tions. and Community Relations reported where he coordinated the installation services on the main floor will be reno- “This is a country where people are Wednesday morning that the only signifi- of the first computers and networks in unwilling to return a shopping cart to its invitation to attend and that he would In other business, the council in- vated and a family center will be added so be attending in his capacity as mayor. troduced its 2005 municipal budget cant difference in the students’ schedule the elementary school libraries. that parents and their children can workout corral, let alone drive to work,” Mr. was the suspension of open lunch. He has also served on the Strategic Brancheau replied, but Mr. Criscuolo Mr. Baker said town residents of $32.3 million, representing a $2.3 together. Renovations will be mostly com- million, or 7.8 percent, spending “There will be Secret Service and Planning Committee in 1998, and pleted over the summer. explained that many carwash employees should not have to pay any taxes for (Presidential) detail people all over the served as Co-President of the Advanced The Y also leases space at the First are “at the low end of the wage scale” or what he described as a “political increase over the 2004 budget. A place,” the mayor said. He said motorists Learning Program Parents Association Baptist Church on Elm Street for its all- “do not have driver’s licenses.” event” for President Bush. total of $17.7 million will be raised should avoid the area. for two years. day childcare program, and also leases Mr. Brancheau requested a survey or Robert Ratner of Lamberts Mill Road in property taxes to support the bud- “I would feel that people would realize Mr. Dorry, a general council with space at the First United Methodist Church. study, saying he’d prefer an “apples-to- was critical of Mayor McDermott’s get. that with the President coming in … they Net2Phone Global Services, has lived Clemens Construction Company of apples comparison” rather than rely on comment that the President’s visit was First Ward Councilman Peter are going to block off corridors of roads” in Westfield for nine years and in New Philadelphia, with offices in Westfield Mr. Criscuolo’s opinion on the subject of a state and not a political visit. Echausse, Finance Policy Commit- around the armory. Jersey his entire life. He and his wife, and Princeton, is the construction man- employee parking. He said the mayor’s comment is tee Chairman, said this year’s bud- In addition, protests to the President’s Sharon, a registered nurse who now ager for the project, which is expected to Mr. Brancheau also took issue with the “terribly unworthy of belief.” get is in much better shape than last proposal are planned. Rep. Frank Pallone works as a homemaker, have three take five to six months. orientation of the building’s signage. year’s spending plan. He said the The board agreed to schedule another “Can we assume that therefore there (D-Monmouth) is sponsoring several daughters age nine, seven and five. All will be no political issues discussed town’s surplus as well as last year’s buses for protesters. three girls attend Tamaques School. special meeting so that the remainder of percentage of collected taxes both Memorial Park Plan the application could be heard, though by the President? That there will be A limited number of tickets to Friday’s He graduated from Boston College no portion of the Republican legisla- improved, thus increasing revenues event are available on a “first-come, first with a bachelor’s degree in economics Board Chairman William Heinbokel was Hearing on March7 did not name a specific date at this time. tive agenda that will be discussed?” and lowering the increase in the tax serve basis,” Rep. Ferguson said. He said and philosophy. He also earned a law levy. residents should call his office at (908) degree from Seton Hall University. WESTFIELD — The Westfield questioned Mr. Ratner. Recreation Department will hold an First Ward Councilman Sal “We are introducing a tax rate of 757-7835 to inquire about attending the The school election will be held on 6.1 cents, which is dramatically lower event. Tuesday, April 19. input meeting on Monday, March 7, Caruana said the council does not see from 8 to 9 p.m. for the Memorial McDermott the “visit of the President of the United than the increase (11 cents per $100 Park Master Plan. States to our home town as an impo- of assessed valuation) we experienced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 last year,” said Councilman Echausse. The purpose of this meeting is to Mayor McDermott said First Ward sition. We believe it is a great honor.” provide a forum for interested citi- Councilman Andy Skibitsky, who has He said the National Guard Ar- A public hearing will be held on the zens and users to express their wishes been selected by the Westfield Town mory is a state facility. He noted that budget on Tuesday, March 29, at 8 and concerns in regards to this project Republican Committee to run for mayor no Presidential events in recent years p.m. that will assist in formulating design on the party line in the June Primary have allowed members of the public plans for the project. Election, “is going to be a very good to walk off the street and into such an Sarah Round Awarded Robert Lynes of Hatch, Mott, replacement for me.” event with an invitation and security MacDonald, the engineering com- Democrats have not announced their clearance. Dean’s List Recognition pany for the master plan, will be in mayoral candidate. In terms of the town having to pick WESTFIELD – Sarah Round, the attendance. Mayor McDermott vowed not to be a up a portion of the security cost, he daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip The meeting will be held in the so-called “lame duck” mayor. He sees a said, “We can’t give them resources Round of Westfield, received the Westfield Municipal Building Com- number of major issues ahead this year munity Room at 425 East Broad we don’t have.” Dean’s Award for academic excel- including municipal parking capacity and Greg Homer of Harding Street lence during the fall 2004 semester Street. The entrance to the room faces Westfield High School parking issues as East Broad Street. asked who he can contact to get in- at Colgate University in Hamilton, well as over development in town. volved with planned protests to the N.Y., where she is a member of the

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, March 3, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Town to Host President Bush Friday at Westfield Armory By PAUL PEYTON Westfield National Guard Armory on Greg McDermott said. “I look at it as Specially Written for The Times Rahway Avenue across the street from totally a positive experience.” WESTFIELD — Westfield will Westfield High School (WHS). Town “I think it’s a tremendous honor. It make history this week when Presi- officials have said the President is is very exciting. I think it is great for dent George W. Bush holds a Town expected to stay in town until around Westfield,” the mayor added. Meeting-style appearance on Social 11:45 a.m. The trip was arranged in part by Security reform this Friday. Town Administrator Jim Gildea Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-7th) Since word spread last weekend, said prior to Tuesday night’s Town whose Congressional district includes the town and other elected officials, Council meeting, the town’s police Westfield. He said Westfield should federal, state and municipal have been and fire chiefs were informed of the be honored to have been chosen as fielding hundreds of calls from indi- President’s visit on Friday. They were part of the President’s appearance viduals seeking tickets and news on briefed by the FBI on Monday. schedule on Social Security reform. possible disruptions. “The honor of having the President “(Westfield is) one of New Jersey’s The meeting will be held Friday come to your town is a piece of his- great communities; a community of morning around 10:40 a.m. at the tory that you will never forget,” Mayor families and individuals,” he said, noting that he felt Westfielders, as well as Union County residents, would have a lot to add to the discussion. It’s a credit to Westfield, Union County, and our entire state” that the Presi- dent is coming to town. He said plans are to accommodate between 1,500 and 2,000 people at the event. “We are going to get as many people in there as possible,” said the con- gressman. Fred Rossi for The Times The orderly Town Hall style meet- CAN YOU DIG IT?...Another snowstorm on Monday kept these Scotch Plains residents busy digging to clear the way for CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 their vehicles and walkway. First Application Received Under Borough’s New Redevelopment Plan at Council Meeting By CHRISTIE STORMS held Tuesday night. entry access and parking deficiencies According to Mr. Molenaar, the po- Specially Written for The Times A motion was approved by the gov- were flagged as subjects for further lice department received 10 From the archives of The Times FANWOOD — The first prelimi- erning body to consider adopting a discussion next week. applicantions and put them through a WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY...President George W. Bush received a rousing nary step toward redeveloping prop- resolution next week that would des- In other news, the council discussed rigorous interview process. They ul- welcome from the packed crowd in the Sheraton at Newark Airport on June 24, erty under Fanwood’s New Redevel- ignate members of the Marcovecchio the possible appointment of a new timately decided Mr. Sanchez was 2002. Congressman Mike Ferguson applauds as his wife Maureen looks on, opment Plan was taken at Tuesday’s family as official redevelopers for the police officer, Robert Sanchez. In the the best choice. beaming with pride. Borough Council Agenda Meeting proposed project at 222 South Av- past, the Public Safety Committee Council members asked for more enue, under the conditions that they was involved in the hiring process, specifics regarding this hiring pro- enter into an agreement with the town. and Councilman Stuart Kline inquired cess. Township’s 2005 Municipal $20 Mil. The redevelopment plan requires why this system was no longer in Joseph Pryor, Borough Engineer, that applicants address the borough place. apprised the council of several Public council before proceeding to the plan- Councilman Jack Molenaar, who Works projects, including a proposed ning board. had an opportunity to meet Mr. sophisticated system of traffic lights Budget Scheduled for Introduction The applicants already own the Sanchez prior to the agenda meeting, for Terrill Road to be implemented in By FRED ROSSI be making significant contributions this year to more than $900,000 in properties in the redevelopment area said Police Chief Donald Domanoski 2006. Specially Written for The Times this year. 2006 and as much as $1.6 million in and their attorney, Ben Zander, dis- and his staff are ultimately the ones This will include new signals and SCOTCH PLAINS — The Town- Township payments to the Rahway 2008. Last year, an initial estimate cussed at length the applicants’ goals who will work with the new officer. sensors and new programming for ship Council will likely hold one ad- Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) put the township’s 2008 maximum to conform to the new plan, which The position was posted on the not only the time of the day, but the ditional budget meeting in two weeks are set to increase by more than 12 fee payment at $1.1 million. went into effect a week ago. department’s website at no cost to the day of the week. Lights will all be before possibly introducing the 2005 percent this year, to about $770,000, The council’s budget meeting took Architect Sal Lauro displayed borough, Councilman Molenaar said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 municipal spending plan later this and will likely rise 18 percent to 19 place hours after the winter’s fourth façade and floor plans, and then an- month, or in early April. percent in 2006. The increased fees snowstorm, and Mr. Atkins said he swered questions regarding the pro- The council held its second budget are to finance improvements to was “a little concerned” that another posed mixed-use building. The build- meeting this week, with members re- RVSA’s facility in Rahway that were major storm this winter could result ing would feature one to four retail Scotch Plains Friendly’s viewing several different sections of made necessary by various federal, in an additional $25,000 to $30,000 spaces on the bottom floor and two the proposed $20.5 million budget state and court-ordered mandates. being added to the budget. more floors for residential apartments submitted by Township Manager Tho- Mr. Atkins said the initial cost esti- The council will hold its next bud- above. Closes Doors After 33 Yrs. mas Atkins. The focus was on various mates and municipal assessments for get meeting on Wednesday, March The overall structure would appear insurance expenses, pension contri- as only two and a half stories and By CHRISTIE STORMS corporation offered the Scotch the upgrades were “greatly underes- 16, during which time it is expected Specially Written for The Times Plains staff employment at other butions and sewerage authority pay- timated” by the sewerage authority. to discuss revenue figures, state as- would include Victorian details such ments. Health insurance costs con- as a clock and tower that can be seen SCOTCH PLAINS —Friendly’s area Friendly’s. As a result, the township’s assess- sistance levels and possible property Restaurant in Scotch Plains has A recent annual report posted on tinue to rise sharply, with a 12 percent ment will likely rise from $770,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 from afar. Landscape design, rear increase set for this year in line with closed it doors after almost 33 years the company’s website revealed that the double-digit rises of the past sev- in business. The closing took place an ongoing financial restructuring eral years. less than five years after the plan requiring the closing of sev- Public Hearing Set for Tuesday Friendly Ice Cream Corporation eral company-owned restaurants Mr. Atkins told the council that new dental insurance options are be- shut down their Mountainside res- began in March of 2000. Since that ing explored. taurant as part of a long-term finan- time, the company has also elimi- There is also a $208,760 increase in On Fee-Based Spring Clean-Up cial restructuring plan. nated some positions at corporate group health insurance premiums for Known for their Fribbles, Royal headquarters, but is also currently Banana Splits and other cold con- introducing new products and revi- township employees and an increase By FRED ROSSI nual permit if they wish to dispose of only by those homeowners with a Specially Written for The Times fections, Friendly’s was a popular talizing existing restaurants in an of more than $132,000 in police de- large household items. need to dispose of bulky household partment salaries likely to result from SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch local eatery that also served up effort to increase its customer base. Township officials supported the items instead of being funded by all signature sandwiches and hot en- The Friendly Ice Cream Corpo- negotiations currently underway on a Plains Township Council will hold a revamped program because costs have property owners via property taxes. new police contract. public hearing next Tuesday on an trees in a family-friendly atmo- ration, which operates more than risen sharply in recent years and were Councilwoman Paulette Coronato sphere. 530 company and franchised res- After several years where no or ordinance modifying the township’s projected to be at least $300,000 this said last week this was “a fairer way” little contributions were made to the spring clean-up program by institut- Maura Tobias, Director of Pub- taurants throughout the Northeast, year under the existing program and of operating the program. lic Affairs and Communications at has not announced plans for future public employees and the police and ing a user fee-based system. It will as much as $500,000 in future years. At the council’s conference meet- fire pension funds, the township will require residents to purchase an an- the 69-year-old Wilbraham, Mass.- closings of restaurants in New Jer- The new structure will be financed ing on Tuesday, Township Manager based corporation, stated, “It is al- sey. The two Friendly’s that pres- Thomas Atkins said the cost of this ways a tough decision to close a ently remain open in Union County year’s permit would be $60. He added restaurant whether the closing is are located in New Providence and Fanwood Planning Board Approves that an intensive public education because of changes in the trade Clark. campaign would begin once the ordi- area or market changes. And the According to the Scotch Plains nance is adopted. He envisioned a closing back in December of the Tax Office, Friendly’s still owns mailing to all township residents ex- Scotch Plains restaurant was no the South Avenue property, and no Aboveground Hot Tub Application plaining the changes as well as addi- different.” information has been released re- tional information on both TV-34 and Ms. Tobias also reported that the garding a future tenant. By DAVID DANESE Chairman Gregory Cummings re- making the requested revisions. the township’s website. Specially Written for The Times ported that he had visited the pro- As a possible solution, Board At- In other business at Tuesday’s con- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Plan- posed site and agreed that placement torney Joseph Mega recommended ference meeting, the council dis- ning Board last week approved a vari- of the tub at least 15 feet from the that the board postpone voting on any cussed, and then decided not to pur- ance application for the placement of property line was not feasible. application found to require revisions, sue, a possible ordinance regulating an aboveground hot tub in a North The petition was put to a vote and giving the applicant an extra 30 to 60 peddlers and street vendors. A draft Avenue couple’s backyard. passed by a margin of 8-0, with board days to make all necessary changes ordinance circulated by Township Due to the lack of a suitable piece member Rosanne Tobey recusing before a vote was taken. Attorney Douglas Hansen was in re- of flat land located the minimum re- herself because she is a next-door Mr. Mega noted that applicants have sponse to several concerns raised re- quired distance of 15 feet from the neighbor of Mr. and Ms. Cooney. the legal right to a decision within cently about a hot dog vendor on property line, Jennifer and Gerry In other business, the board dis- 120 days of submitting an applica- Martine Avenue outside the High- Cooney, of 370 North Avenue, had cussed its practices regarding the con- tion, meaning that any postponement land Swim Club. petitioned the board for permission ditional approval of applications sub- of voting beyond the 120-day dead- There are also two other hot dog to install the hot tub, which is to be mitted by borough residents. line would make it necessary to ask and snack vendors regularly parked used for therapeutic purposes by Mr. Zoning Officer Nancy Koederitz the applicant to waive this right. on local streets “one on South Av- Cooney, on an existing patio that sits stated that some residents, whose ap- However, Mr. Mega suggested that enue and one on Plainfield Avenue.” six feet from the property line. plications had been conditionally ap- it would generally be in the applicant’s Initial discussion centered on pos- Borough Engineer Joe Pryor noted proved contingent upon the comple- best interest to comply with such a sibly limiting such vendors to streets that installation of the hot tub on the tion of board-specified revisions to request, as failure to do so would in non-residential zones, but it was patio would eliminate any possible their applications, were obtaining force the board to deny the applica- pointed out that vendors would likely drainage-related concerns, and Board building permits without actually tion without prejudice. have difficulty selling their products Fred Rossi for The Times Earlier in the evening, Ms. if they were parked on a residential FRIENDLY FAREWELL...The Friendly Ice Cream Corporation decided to PAGE INDEX Koederitz presented her annual re- street instead of a more-heavily trav- close the Scotch Plains restaurant, located on South Avenue, after 33 years Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-20 port on zoning applications to the eled road such as Martine Avenue or of serving signature sandwiches, cold confections and treats to residents. The Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8, 11 Classifieds...... 21 board. The report, which contained South Avenue. Mr. Hansen also Mountainside location closed less than five years ago. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-17 A&E ...... 23-24 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Authorities Respond to Report Westfield Mayor McDermott Of Altercation Near WHS Will Not Seek Third Term By SUZETTE F. STALKER Parizeau. He confirmed that the boy, Specially Written for The Times who police said showed no signs of By PAUL PEYTON Mayor McDermott said First Ward WESTFIELD – Police responded injury, was taken to his home in Specially Written for The Times Councilman Andy Skibitsky, who has to a report of a fight involving a group Westfield. WESTFIELD — Mayor Greg been selected by the Westfield Town of people near Westfield High School It was not known if the juvenile is McDermott officially announced Tues- Republican Committee to run for mayor Friday afternoon, but no injuries were a student at the high school or how day night that he will not seek reelection. reported and no arrests have been made. old he is, but he is believed to be a “I will not be seeking a third term as Authorities received a call just before teenager. No complaints had been mayor. It’s been a tradition in this town Mayor Selling Home: 3 p.m. about a group of “five to eight” filed in connection with the alterca- that a mayor never runs for more than juveniles fighting on Codding Road, tion as of press time. two terms. I believe it is time for me to See Story on Page 3 according to Captain John Parizeau of Captain Parizeau confirmed that the move on,” Mayor McDermott told The the Westfield Police Department. Westfield Police Department’s Detec- Westfield Leader during a personal in- on the party line in the June Primary No one remained at the scene by tive Bureau is investigating a report of terview in the mayor’s office following Election, “is going to be a very good the time police arrived, he said. How- a woman selling drugs in the area, and Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting. replacement for me.” ever, officers found a male juvenile that the bureau was advised of the inci- The mayor said his decision follows Democrats have not announced their about a block from Codding Road Fred Rossi for The Times dent involving the juvenile, to deter- his own philosophy of rotating people mayoral candidate. FLURRY OF ACTIVITY...Park Avenue in Scotch Plains was dotted heavily with who admitted having been involved mine if there is any connection. in and out of various municipal boards. Mayor McDermott vowed not to be a large snowflakes on Monday evening. Residents saw about six inches of the wintry in an altercation. As for the altercation on Codding Mayor McDermott was first elected so-called “lame duck” mayor. He sees a mix before Tuesday morning. The youth maintained he was not Road, the captain said the investigation mayor in November 2000 following three number of major issues ahead this year injured and did not say with whom he into that matter “is suspended until we years as councilman from the first ward. including municipal parking capacity and had been fighting, said Captain get more information or complaints.” “It has been a terrific five years. I’ve Westfield High School parking issues as Garwood Council Introduces learned a tremendous amount,” he said. well as over development in town. Preliminary Borough Budget Garwood Ladies Auxiliary By ANNA GITHENS aid was 20 points,” stated Ms. Specially Written for The Times Villaggio, adding that in 2005 there Supporting U.S. Troops GARWOOD – The Borough Coun- were “several factors that were be- cil introduced a $5.8 million munici- yond the finance committee’s con- By ANNA GITHENS Ann Marie Guerriero, was in charge pal budget last week, an increase over trol, namely a loss of $235,000 total Specially Written for The Times last year’s adopted budget of of putting together the Veterans Day (broken down into) extraordinary in- GARWOOD- The Ladies Auxiliary program for the seniors. $300,000. come ($210,000) and Homeland Se- of Garwood has been actively support- The commander and chaplain also Councilwoman Kathleen Villaggio curity ($25,000).” ing United States troops overseas by attended this event at the school. They said this year’s $4.1 million tax levy According to Councilwoman writing them cards and letters. involve the students in the school by represents an increase of 25 tax points Villaggio’s report another $180,000 This past summer over 100 letters coordinating essay contests for sixth over the 2004 spending plan. in expenditures will go towards the were mailed on behalf of the Veterans graders on the subject of patriotism. Last year’s adopted budget number following: Rahway Valley Sewerage of Foreign War’s “Operation Up-Link.” The winner of the contest receives a was $5.5 million. Authority, $60,000; pensions, Just recently the ladies sent valentines $50 bond. The VFW also has a gradu- “In 2004 we introduced a budget $40,000; the borough’s library, and Christmas cards along with many ation award to the most outstanding with a 34 point increase, the adopted $19,000; insurance, $1,000, and sani- gifts and donations for telephone cards. eighth grader. budget after receiving extraordinary tation, $10,000 for a total of $415,000. “Several of the ladies are writing to The VFW National Home, chaired Other items included were public our servicemen in Iraq. They are sent by Lottie Sworen, has served families safety, health and welfare and the three times a year through friends of and children of our nation’s veterans Department of Public Works for a our troops,” says Kitty Madera, Presi- for 80 years. They have cared for over LOTS OF LOVE…Sammy Venick and Christopher Bottone, kindergarteners at Bush Visit total of $71,000. dent of the “Bay Leaf Post No. 6807” 2,000 residents since 1925. The Na- Evergreen Elementary School in Scotch Plains, marked Valentine’s Day by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Our surplus is up over last year by located on 221 South Avenue in tional Home sits on 629 acres in rural distributing their heartfelt messages to classmates in foil-covered mailboxes. $56,000 and for the first time in sev- Garwood. Michigan. The facility includes 72 ing is being conducted to gage opin- eral years we were able to recoup the Mrs. Madera has been a very de- buildings that are sponsored by the ions of New Jerseyans on the surplus used last year,” she reported. voted member since 1971. This is her VFW and the ladies auxiliary. President’s proposal for personal “Last year we used $500,000 in sur- second time serving as president and There are 50 cottages at the home Public Hearing Set for Tuesday Social Security accounts. plus, this year we are recommending she was previously the treasurer for a that are state sponsored, one of which “This (Social Security reform) is a using $545,000 in surplus. We will be number of years. Her late husband, is sponsored by New Jersey. real challenge,” said Rep. Ferguson. investigating cutting costs in other Irv, also a previous member for many “Along with caring for a child, the On Fee-Based Spring Clean-Up He said every day the current Social areas, such as health insurance.” years, was in the United States Air National Home serves as a living memo- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Security system comes closer to “fis- Councilwoman Villaggio added Force during World War II. rial to our heroes,” says Kitty Madera. warned the council of what he called proposed 2005 county budget, which cal collapse.” that the Finance Committee has sub- Post No. 6807 is a segment of the Mrs. Madera said VFW National Home potential “unintended consequences” will result in an average increase of The President previously visited mitted a proposal to the council for a national VFW organization and there is for Children Awareness Week, which of enacting an ordinance regulating $132 in the county portion of township Plainfield a few years ago. three- year capital budget plan to re- also a state chapter that oversees all the will be held Sunday, March 20, through vendors, saying that a new law could be property taxes. “I’m excited to have the President place much needed equipment that New Jersey local chapters. Commander Saturday, March 26. construed as outlawing the sales of Mr. Atkins said the primary reasons for back in New Jersey and in the heart of has either outlived its use or does not Bob Springsted, Chaplain George Through National Home, these chil- Mothers Day and Easter flowers by the increased spending at the county level the (7th) district in Westfield,” Rep. meet code requirements. Some ex- Kondresewick and quartermaster Bud dren of veterans are cared for and local student and civic groups or, even were higher pension and health insurance Ferguson said. amples include computer technology Clevenger are officers in the VFW post, educated from kindergarten through in an extreme situation, a child’s lem- costs as well as salary increases for some The congressman noted that al- and fire equipment. which was chartered in 1946 and com- college. That week they will be having onade stand. unionized employees. though President Bush lost New Jer- Mayor McCarthy commended prised of 56 members. an open house and are asking ladies to With no enthusiasm among council Mayor Marks asked whether it would sey to Senator John Kerry in the 2004 Councilwoman Villaggio on the bud- The Ladies Auxiliary has 52 mem- plan fundraising events. They are also members for such an ordinance, the be possible to put together a “layman’s election, his 10-point turnaround from bers from all over. Some are from looking for donations. Donations can matter was set aside. Mayor Martin explanation” of how the county tax levy get report and said, “You can tell a lot Marks felt it would be a good idea if for municipalities is calculated and why 2000 was his campaign’s biggest of time and effort was put into this Garwood and surrounding towns, such be given to the New Jersey cottage improvement from the 2000 election as Clark and Westfield. They also have itself. township officials spoke with the Martine there are disparities between the towns in budget.” members from as far away as Georgia Avenue hot dog vendor about potential Union County. The Mayor felt it would against former Vice President Al There will be a public hearing on Operation Uplink also takes care of Gore. President Bush lost the 2000 and Florida. residents of the area’s Veterans Ad- problems with vehicular traffic exiting help township residents better understand the budget on Tuesday, March 22, at In Union County there are a total of the swim club’s parking lot once the that part of their property tax bill. Mr. election in New Jersey by 16 percent- 7:30 p.m. ministration hospital, Lyons Hospital. age points and six points in 2004. four auxiliaries located in Union, Anne Leonard of the Ladies Auxiliary facility opens in late May. Atkins said he would ask the township’s In anticipation of the event, the Cranford, Linden and Garwood. To has been working hard to provide do- Mr. Atkins summarized a meeting he auditing firm to present a simple explana- become a member, one must be a wife, nations to Lyons. and 13 other municipal managers from tion of how the county’s tax bill is calcu- mayor said the White House “is go- Union County held last month with lated so that it can be presented to the ing to do everything they can to make widow, mother, sister, daughter or Last week they delivered 15 hand- Hot Tub granddaughter of someone who is eli- county Manager George Devanney public in the near future. sure that it (security) works.” With made Afghans, candies and puzzles in about a number of issues, including the Mr. Devanney also told the municipal CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gible to serve in the VFW post. that in mind, he said residents should donation to the veterans. managers that a county-sponsored ani- avoid the area of the Armory on no recommendations for changes to A “Gold Star” mother is a mother who Mrs. Madera would like to remind has experienced the misfortune of losing mal control effort was not going to be Rahway Avenue. Officials said school borough zoning ordinances, was ap- everyone of the Buddy Poppy Drive addressed this year, but said it was very would be in session at WHS although proved unanimously for submission a child in combat. The VFW pays honor coming this May, which supports dis- Redevelopment possible that the county Freeholder Board the mayor said 20 minutes prior to the to the Borough Council. to these mothers in the auxiliary. abled veterans and their families. Most would make it a priority in 2006. President’s arrival and exit persons Ms. Koederitz’s presentation was fol- The ladies auxiliary operates on of their revenue comes only from this CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 would not be able to get to the high lowed by board member Daniel Zucker’s donations alone. They appoint chair drive, private donations and dues. coordinated so that traffic flows similar school. He the police and fire depart- recap of the regular meeting of the people to manage specific causes. Mrs. Mrs. Madera dutifully urged to the way it does at Midway and ment will likely help control traffic in Fanwood Environmental Commission. Madera is the Cancer Chairman, which Garwood residents to “Fly your flag, Martine Avenues. The County of Union SP Budget the area. According to Mr. Zucker, the com- is a big supporter of cancer aid and vote in elections and support our would manage the project, which is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Lorre Korecky of the Office of mission voiced concern over how the research. The Americanism Chairman, troops!” strictly equipment and striping. tax levies. This week’s meeting was held School and Community Relations Downtown Redevelopment Plan will Regarding public safety issues, the the same day that Acting Gov. Richard reported Wednesday morning that the address the remediation of the Dean council discussed the possibility of Codey released his 2005 state budget only significant difference in the stu- Oil site, in addition to proposing the Jumpstart Students Mark minor work that may be needed on new proposals. dents’ schedule was the suspension incorporation of additional green cell towers. The police and fire depart- It appears that state aid to municipali- space into the Nature Center as part ments claim interference from the tow- ties will be frozen at best or cut slightly, of open lunch. One-Hundred School Days ers are causing problems with their and Mayor Martin marks pointed out that “There will be Secret Service and of redevelopment efforts. The Fanwood Planning Board next SCOTCH PLAINS – February 22 work at centers that featured the num- communications system. this would mean that state assistance to (Presidential) detail people all over Councilman Molenaar cited that it is Scotch Plains will be at 2001 levels. the place,” the mayor said. He said convenes for a Monday, March 14, was the 100th day of school for chil- ber 100. The center activities included dren in the Pre-Kindergarten Jumpstart not unusual to have adjustments needed Last year, the state provided Scotch motorists should avoid the area. agenda meeting, followed by a regular covering a counting mat with 100 during the first year of use as it is not an Plains and other towns with a $90,000 “I would feel that people would meeting on Wednesday, March 23. classes at Brunner Elementary School stamps, filling a goody bag with 100 exact science. The council will also be homeland security appropriation that was realize that with the President coming in Scotch Plains. The activities were treats and decorating 100 inches of paper. considering canceling it’s last bid for required to be included in 2004 munici- in … they are going to block off corri- Natalie Terens Named planned to help the children begin to cell providers and reauthorizing new pal budget figures. As a result, last year’s dors of roads” around the armory. understand how much 100 is. bids to be done and received next month. municipal property tax increase was cut In addition, protests to the To Mo-Beard Roster The students began counting on the Council members also announced from four points to three points. A similar President’s proposal are planned. Rep. SCOTCH PLAINS – Morristown- first day of school in September and plans to mark and celebrate the birth- appropriation from Trenton is not ex- Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth) is Beard School in Morristown has re- they helped plan a celebration to mark day of the Recycling Center President, pected this year, so township officials are sponsoring several buses for protest- ported that Scotch Plains resident the 100th day. Bob Sommerich. He will turn 90 on hoping that this “cut” is the only reduc- ers. Natalie Terens was named to the The children wore colorful headbands Thursday, March 17. tion in state assistance for 2005. A limited number of tickets to Honor Roll for the 2004 fall semester. they decorated and necklaces they con- Friday’s event are available on a “first- Natalie, a ninth grader, earned a structed with 100 Cheerios. Booklets come, first serve basis,” Rep. Ferguson minimum grade point average of 3.0 were also crafted to mark the event. said. He said residents should call his with no grade lower than a “B-” or a Each class baked a cake and placed 100 office at (908) 757-7835 to inquire 3.2 grade point average with no more candles on the top. about attending the event. than one grade in the “C” range. Parent volunteers helped the pupils

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Sizeable new homes assurance there…and they typically rare artifacts and agents from the U.S. rapidly sprout up where old ones once thank us by spreading out our name.” memorabilia honoring Customs Agency used stood, For Sale signs swiftly yanked Mr. Daunno, who admits to some- the 100th Anniversary state-of-the-art tools to to make way for markers boasting times losing in multiple bid situa- of the Union County locate the buried cap- builders’ plans for magnificent new tions, maintains a philosophy not to Courthouse during sule – inside four feet dwellings. overpay. “You have to take the value ceremonies at the his- of granite. But according to former Westfield that somebody is willing to sell their toric building in down- The present court- resident Chris Daunno, managing house for, the value the improvements town Elizabeth on Feb- house opened on May member of the Mystic Development cost for you to either remodel or knock ruary 25. 5, 1905. The three- Company and its housing company, down and rebuild, and make sure the “Today begins a se- story, Classical Re- Majestic Homes, building in Westfield market can handle that new value ries of year-long cel- vival structure re- is anything but simple. plus a profit.” ebrations to showcase placed a smaller brick “The State of New Jersey has be- Finding properties suitable for tear- the courthouse’s cen- building built in 1811, come extremely difficult. There are a ing down and rebuilding is a task in tury as a center of law, AGES AGO…Freeholder before the formation of lot more rules and regulations to fol- itself. “Houses come on the market justice and government Nancy Ward peers through Union County in 1857. TRYING THE BULL…A group from the Westfield Post Office and friends try low. Building codes have changed, and then there’s your own network in Union County,” said the looking glass at artifacts As Union County con- their luck with the mechanical bull on February 10 at the Colorado Café in engineering requirements have world, which is better than the housing Union County Clerk from the 1903 time capsule. tinued to grow in size Watchung. Amy Edge poses in her cowgirl outfit and Travis Redd is shown in the changed, and land has become less market,” Mr. Daunno said. “If you’re a Joanne Rajoppi, Chair- and complexity, the inset shortly before the bull triumphed in resounding fashion. available,” said Mr. Daunno, a gradu- decent person and you can make woman of the Union County Court- courthouse saw many additions, in- ate of Westfield High School who friends, you can find connections just house Centennial Committee. cluding: an annex and jail in 1925, a Freeholder Bd. Abolishing now resides in Scotch Plains. like the real estate brokers do.” Ms. Rajoppi joined Freeholder 17-floor tower in 1931, and a mod- While Mr. Daunno and Mystic’s Once a property is secured and Chairman Rick Proctor and Freehold- ern, two-story atrium in 2000. construction director Chester Mosco, architectural drawings are made and ers Chester Holmes and Bette Jane The Centennial Committee in- Operations, Facilities Dept. a Westfield resident, are relatively approved, it’s time to file for permits, Kowalski, who serve on the Centen- cludes a broad range of Union County new builders in town who started which, depending on the nature of the By PAUL PEYTON vices, engineering and public works, their company just one and a half project, can take several months. nial Committee, in unveiling the con- residents with great enthusiasm for Specially Written for The Leader and The Times tents of a time capsule that had been history. Members include elected of- parks and recreation, public safety, years ago, they have 41 years com- Mr. Daunno’s strategy is to stay embedded near the cornerstone of the ficials, local historians, leaders of vet- COUNTY – The Union County and Runnells Specialized Hospital. bined experience in the construction within town ordinances, and Majes- courthouse when construction began erans’ groups, law enforcement, cul- Freeholders took action Tuesday to The board will take final action to business. Mr. Daunno added, “We tic hasn’t had to file any variances for on July 30, 1903. tural and heritage representatives and abolish the Department of Operations adopt the ordnance it at Thursday, grew up here. We know what’s going changes, which would delay projects The contents, housed in protective others with specialized expertise and and Facilities. The functions of the March 10 meeting. on. We see what’s happening.” even longer. “It’s expensive to do. It display cases, include: photographs experience. department will be redistributed to The board also introduced and a According to Mr. Daunno, what’s requires a lot of preparation and a lot of the old courthouse, keys to the “In Union County, we take pride in other departments. The department is $20 million bond ordinance to pay happening begins with tremendous of time, and then if you own the 1811 and 1903 “dungeons,” the 1857 honoring our historic legacy. We responsible for maintaining the for renovations to Baxel and West competition from other builders and property first, you’re also carrying Union County charter, and 1903 news- honor our past while we continue to county’s offices and facilities as well Halls to house the new allied health buyers vying for the same properties, the property and if you’re denied, you papers and other documents. build a better future,” Freeholder as its fleet of vehicles. and medical science program at Union with an average of five to 10 multiple get nothing,” he said. “For more than 330 years, a govern- Kowalski said. The department includes the Divi- County Vocational-Technical bids per lot, sometimes before it’s Regarding permits and approvals, ment building and public meeting The Cornerstone Capsule Exhibit sion of Operations, which entails the Schools. The school last year opened even made public. Mr. Daunno stated, “Westfield is fair, house has stood at Broad Street and and a Centennial Courthouse Ex- Bureaus of Administrative Support, its new $14 million academic ser- “You have to make yourself the and fair is all you want. We want Rahway Avenue in Elizabeth. The past hibit will be on display through the Construction Management and Mo- vices building. best buyer,” he said. “They have to somebody to make sure that the people 100 years has seen amazing changes end of the year. Other events will tor Vehicles, and the Division of Build- The 47-acre Raritan Road campus win by coming to us and know what who are building houses build a safe in our county. In celebrating the Court- include: March – Women’s His- ing Services, which includes the Bu- already houses Academy for Informa- makes us different.” environment. You don’t want the house Centennial, we honor this rich tory Month Display; Thursday, reaus of General Trades, Stationary tion Technology, the Magnet High Mr. Daunno stated that sellers con- structure to fall down. You don’t want heritage,” Freeholder Proctor said. April 7, – Centennial Poster Con- Engineers and Telecommunications. School for engineering technologies sider a myriad of factors including it to burn. You don’t want people out Just prior to the unveiling, Ms. test for fourth graders; Thursday, “For reasons of efficiency and ef- with intensive study in science, math whether buyers are pre-approved or on the street. But you also want them Rajoppi showed a short video, which May 5, – Centennial Anniversary fectiveness we are breaking it into and technology and the Adult Voca- whether they can pay cash instead of to have confidence that the builder documented a demanding and long Birthday Party; Tuesday, June 14, departments,” said County Manager tional Technical High School. The pub- mortgaging. Majestic is also hoping knows what he’s doing.” search for the cornerstone capsule, or – Flag Day Ceremony; Thursday, George Devanney. lic heating and final vote on that ordi- that fostering a positive reputation will Even when the paperwork runs time capsule. November 10, – Veterans Day Cer- Under the restructuring, building nance will also be held on March 10. help make them attractive buyers. smoothly, Mr. Daunno said, “It’s prob- The courthouse builders left no in- emony. services to will be transferred to the The board also approved a resolu- Working toward that goal, in the ably six months from the time you parks and recreation department, tele- tion awarding arts grants to organiza- past Majestic has helped sellers as find the spot to the time you can communications will move to the tions throughout the county as of the they relocate by recommending quali- actually go and begin the project. Susan Brandt economic development department Union County Arts Grant Program. fied painting contractors or carpeting And then it’s usually five months to and motor vehicle services will now The program is fully funded through vendors as a thank you. Mr. Daunno actually reconstruct.” be located with the department of a grant from the New Jersey State During that time, local residents McCrea, Esq. administrative services. Council on the Arts tallying $112,395. Freeholder Bd. Cont. tend to make their presence known, “People (department directors) are The board remembered former his wife, Annmarie, were planning a which can also be trying. “In general, Attorney At Law starting to prep for it (the changes,)” State Senator, Assemblyman and fundraising event for several non- nobody likes anything to happen near Mr. Devanney said. Union County Freeholder Joseph profit organizations on March 4. where they live,” Mr. Daunno ex- He said the department’s previous Suliga, who was killed in an auto “I hope that he does rest in peace,” plained. “But we try to make friends REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS • FAMILY LAW director, Richmond Lapolla, has been accident in his hometown of Linden she said. and improve the neighborhood by reassigned as the director of con- on February 18 at the age of 47. Freehold Alexander Mirabella of what we’re doing.” DIVORCE • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE struction and facilities management Mr. Devanney, the nephew of Sena- Fanwood described Mr. Suliga’s death He cited the new home Majestic at the Union County Vocational-Tech- tor Ray Lesniak who served with As- as, “a tragedy for Linden, Union recently built on Salter Place in CUSTODY/SUPPORT ISSUES • MEDIATION nical Schools in Scotch Plains. The semblyman Suliga in the 20th legisla- County and the State of New Jersey.” Westfield as an example, adding that restructuring resulted in no job losses tive district for several years, was one of Freeholder Chester Holmes of he grew up playing baseball in nearby 24 Prospect Street increases in costs to the county, Mr. the last people to speak to Mr. Suliga. Rahway said Mr. Suliga was “very Gumbert Field. He and the neighbors Devanney said. “To know him was to love him,” instrumental” in his political career. got together to have several trees Westfield, NJ 07090 With the change, the county will Mr. Devanney said. “(Joe Suliga) al- “We’re grateful that he shared a pruned, and by purchasing through now operate with eight departments: ways gave 110 percent or more to part of his life with us on the board,” Majestic, all parties enjoyed a dis- 908.232.2122 fax: 908.232.4351 administrative services, economic everything. (His death) is going to Freeholder Holmes said. count. development, finance, human ser- leave a huge hole for me both politi- Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski of “You can’t make everybody happy,” cally and personally.” Cranford said the former senator’s Mr. Daunno conceded. “Much of the Freeholder Nancy Ward, a Linden death was “a great loss to all of com- public does not understand what is resident, described Mr. Suliga as “a munity.” going on, and they also think all build- very ambitious man.” He served as “Union County has lost a true ers are rich and that we have no finan- The James Ward Mansion Chief Financial Officer for the City friend,” concluded Freeholder Chair- cial commitments. But we’re just try- of Westfield of Linden the past 18 years. He and man Rick Proctor. ing to make a living.”

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Note to organizations: Update your contact information now by filling out the form at www.goleader.com/tiw. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 3, 2005 Page 3 WF Mayor McDermott Panel To Set Hearing Dates Comments on Future Plans Regarding Traffic Hot Spots By PAUL PEYTON family,” he said. By PAUL PEYTON county agreed to coordinate traffic lights Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield Town Democratic Com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader at Central and Park Avenues and Sy- WESTFIELD – Mayor Gregory mittee Chairman Kenneth Rotter said, WESTFIELD – Town Second Ward camore Avenue and Grove Street as McDermott made it official last week “I wish the mayor well in whatever he Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, Public part of their 2005 budget. The county – announcing that he and his wife, decides to do.” Safety, Transportation and Parking has also agreed to place a left-hand Andrea, have put their Lawrence Av- When asked about the mayor’s po- Committee Chairman, announced at signal lane from Central onto South enue home up for sale. tential move, Mr. Rotter responded, “I the town council’s February 22 meet- Avenue. Work for these projects will be Mayor McDermott did not indi- don’t want to speculate on something ing that the Citizens Traffic Advisory completed next year. cate where they were look- that may or may not be true.” Committee is reviewing possible dates The town had asked the county to ing to move, although If the mayor were to move for public meetings to garner input coordinate traffic signals throughout sources have indicated he out of town before his term from the public concerning eight traf- the Central Avenue corridor as part of is considering homes out- expires in December, he fic hot spots that have been identified the Central Avenue, East Broad Street, side of Westfield, which would have to resign. as needing improvements. and Mountain Avenue traffic signaliza- would require him to re- Assemblyman Jon The six-member committee in- tion project being completed. sign as mayor before the Bramnick (R-21), Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times cludes residents of each of the four With the improvements, Councilman end of his term on Satur- Westfield Republican THIS IS THE PLACE…Keren Zarom, director of My Gym, offers a child a wards as well two at-large members. Ciarrocca said, Westfield “will finally day, December 31. Town Committee Chair- helping hand on the high bar. The facility, located on 110 South Avenue in “It looks like we are going to have have properly coordinated lights going The mayor, who has lived man, said that to his knowl- Westfield, celebrated their grand opening on February 26. a public meeting with our traffic ex- from Clark all the way through the new in town for 43 years, is com- edge the mayor was stay- pert over the course of two nights in lights they are putting on Central, Moun- pleting his second term as ing in town and thus would Talking Business March in the Community Room (of tain and East Broad. That entire corri- mayor. He served three finish out his term. the Municipal Building),” he said. dor will be properly timed so the traffic years prior to that as a coun- Mayor McDermott “I haven’t heard any- The eight locations include the will flow a lot better.” cilman representing the first ward. thing at all of his resignation,” As- My Gym Geared for Child Franklin and McKinley Elementary He said the police department has “Our house is on the market,” semblyman Bramnick said. School areas, the intersection of Clo- been asked in the interim to see what Mayor McDermott confirmed to The “When you put your home up for ver Street and Central Avenue, Wood- changes they can make to improve Westfield Leader and The Scotch sale, it doesn’t mean you are moving Development Opens in WF land Avenue, Ayliffe Avenue, the in- the timing on some of the lights. Plains-Fanwood Times. He later out of town,” he said. “As far as I By FRED K. LECOMTE the children arrive, they experience a tersection of Lawrence and East Councilman Ciarrocca said the light added that, “We have been thinking know, he is continuing (as mayor).” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times new fresh look, a different physical Dudley Avenues, the intersections of at Central Avenue and Sycamore Av- about this for a long time.” Acting Town Clerk Claire Gray in- My Gym, a program for children 3 setup arrangement along with a spe- Lawrence and Walnut Street, and enue is particularly bad. Mayor McDermott said the sale of his dicated that if the mayor were to re- months to 13 years and where chil- cially designed program geared to- Tuttle Parkway and North Avenue. “Right now it is really, really poorly home has nothing to do with the defeat sign, the Republican Town Commit- dren agree, “This is the place to be,” wards the development of a child’s Town Administrator Jim Gildea said timed,” he said. of the downtown parking deck/redevel- tee would have 15 days to provide a list celebrated its grand opening on 1100 personality and growth, along with a the town consultant, Keller and In addition, Councilman Ciarrocca opment project this past November. of three candidates to the full town South Avenue, West in Westfield on learning process that teaches them to Kirkpatrick, would present a report to said the committee has asked the engi- He maintained the defeat of the council to choose from to fill the office February 26. Westfield Mayor Greg count and learn shapes and colors. the council after garnering input dur- neering department to develop a cost deck proposal, which he had champi- for the remainder of the year. The McDermott, Westfield Area Cham- The puppet shows are one of the ing the public hearings. He said if estimate to place sidewalks along Scotch oned, was “never a consideration” in council would have 35 days to act. ber of Commerce (WACC) President big highlights at the facility and the “soft” changes can be completed, such Plains Avenue near the Westfield Me- his decision to sell his home. The last time a mayor resigned in Richard Fromkin, WACC Executive children love them. as re-striping of the road way or added morial Pool. He said the recommenda- The McDermotts are the second Westfield was when Republican Rich- Director Allison O’Hara, My Gym Commenting on the helpfulness and signage and new curbing, that could tion is to consider pulling the project owners of their home, located at 570 ard Bagger vacated the office follow- owners Ed and Alyse Rudin, and fa- assistance by the Westfield commu- be accomplished this year. If more out of the Memorial Park Master Plan Lawrence Avenue. It is the fourth ing his election to the State Assembly cility director Keren Zarom, as well nity, Mr. Rudin commented, “The construction were necessary the and completing the project separately. home the couple has owned in in 1991. The council approved the as a large number of excited children, township of Westfield was very help- projects would have to be included in He said he believes the lack of Westfield. GOP committee’s selection of Bud parents and guests, attended the rib- ful. They made it easy for us to get next year’s capital budget. sidewalks has created a “significant Mr. McDermott said he and his Boothe as the new mayor that year. bon-cutting festivities. permits, everyone was pleasant and Councilman Ciarrocca noted that the safety issue” in the area. wife began seriously thinking about Mayor McDermott defeated Demo- The Rudin’s, who also manage a everyone worked with us. From the moving six months ago. They have a crat Marc McCabe in 1997 to win his My Gym location in South Brunswick, township to the board, everyone felt it son in college and a daughter who first term on the council. He was explained that children who reside was a product that was wanted and will graduate from Westfield High reelected after beating Democrat throughout that neighborhood fell head they supported for the health of the Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. School in June. Marilyn Gulotta in 1999. over heels in love with the facility, business community, so it was a great “25 Years Experience” “We have our house listed at what He defeated former Westfield while parents found it to be a great fit.” Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer we feel is a competitive price,” he Board of Education President Susan place to come and observe the devel- The Rudin’s added that Westfield, said, although he would not disclose Jacobson in 2000 to win his first two- opment of their children’s growth in as a general rule, is very supportive the asking price. year stint as mayor. In 2002, he was strength, flexibility and self-esteem. towards their business community by According to an advertisement reelected with his defeat of Democrat “It’s a positive influence on a neigh- being supportive and participating in FAMILY LAW placed in The Leader/Times in the Thomas Fuccillo for a three-year term. borhood and it brings a lot of benefits their activities. · Divorce · Domestic Violence February 17 edition, the house is listed The governing body voted to as we see it towards the growth of the From the township perspective, for $1.9 million. change mayoral and council terms child,” said Mr. Rudin. “We felt that Rudin added, “They’re looking to say · Custody · Child Support Mayor McDermott said he and his from two to four years in 2001, with Westfield was a good neighborhood to you, ‘Once you become part of the wife believe the five-bedroom Colo- three-year terms beginning in 2002 that warranted it and it was some- Westfield family, we will embrace nial they have lived in for 10 years and four-year terms starting in 2003. thing that was missing in the town- you and I believe that comes from · DWI · Criminal Defense may be too large for the family, given There were no governing body seats ship as far as we were able to see. The both the political structure of the town- the fact that both their children will up in 2004. entire concept of My Gym is to bring ship as well as the residents.” · Business Disputes · Commercial Litigation be in college as of this fall. Westfielders will choose their first that feeling of accomplishment.” Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor He said houses on Lawrence Av- four-year elected mayor this Novem- “It’s about building children’s self- Political Invitation enue have been selling for competi- ber. esteem, building confidence and mak- Doug Forrester, Republican can- tive prices, adding that whether or not Mayor McDermott’s father, Frank, ing them feel good about themselves, didate for governor, invites inter- they get their asking price will have a is a former state senator and Acting thus allowing them to grow as indi- ested voters to a complimentary (908) 232-8787 lot to do with whether they move. Governor. His brother, Matt, a viduals as they grow older. That’s Meet & Greet reception on Sun- “Nothing is happening before Cranford resident, served as Deputy what we’re very high on here,” he day, March 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at June,” Mayor McDermott said, a ref- Labor Commissioner under Gover- added. L’Affaire in Mountainside. 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 erence to his daughter’s graduation nor Christine Todd Whitman and At My Gym, all of the equipment is Please respond by calling Nicole from the high school. Acting Governor Donald custom-made and inter-changeable at (609) 452-0101 or email [email protected] richardjkaplow.com “We will look at what is best for our DiFrancesco. with other apparatus. Each week as [email protected]. There are those who travel… 2005 Mercury MARINER and There are those who Travel Well!

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Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Woman Needs to Take a Stand — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Regarding Boyfriend’s Mother DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains By Milt Faith, Executive Director Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Youth and Family Counseling Service Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association A Frustrated Young Woman ing firm, no longer does drugs of any The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Writes: I am in love with “Sam” kind. He regrets his past mistakes, enough to discern this deception of dic- (disguised name). After three years says he never stopped loving me, and tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 of dating, Sam asked me to marry wants us to see each other to make him, and we started looking for an guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 sure our loving feelings are still there, vidual. If you get three – word expert. If engagement ring. Before I knew it, and then build a future together. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of Sam’s mother insisted that she ac- My parents oppose this; they say free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 company us on our search for a ring. people do not change; “once a drug All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. No matter what I said, Sam took his addict, always a drug addict.” They come from the board game Diction mother’s suggestions into consider- feel he will reject me again. I believe Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte ation about the size of the stone, the in Jon, and never stopped caring for Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR shape, etc. After several weeks, Sam’s him. I never felt this strongly towards 1. Lapin – Rabbit fur used in imitation Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo mother gave Sam her old engage- anyone. Are my parents being objec- of more valuable skins COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Lefe – Loved one; a friend Michelle Le Poidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly ment ring as her “wedding gift” and tive? insisted that this become my engage- Answer: Obviously, your parents 3. Parget – Plaster or wall coating ARTS & EDUCATION OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS 4. Mear – A boundary Ben Corbin ment ring. do care, and they want to protect you SERVICES Sam’s need to please his mother, from being hurt. However, everything TAMANOIR SUBSCRIPTION PRICE and not antagonize her, is more im- you say indicates that Jon has ma- 1. A deep cut or gash One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 portant than my feelings. I’m increas- tured emotionally and has gone on to 2. The three-toed anteater ingly feeling that Sam’s mother will make a healthy and adult adjustment. 3. A slaughterhouse for cattle be an intrusive force in my life. Should I believe that, at times, life gives us a 4. A wine cellar or place where wine is I take a stand? second chance to resolve unfulfilled sold or kept Westfield is Excited and Proud to Host WINNOCK Answer: What do you mean by dreams from the past. You have that 1. A one-horse carriage “Sam’s mother will be an intrusive chance. Go slowly, but go for it. 2. An old work horse force in my life”? She already is. And A Movie Viewer Writes: I recently 3. A window The President of the United States Sam permits her to be controlling and saw the movie Kinsey. I understand 4. A fish net intrusive. You have three options: 1) you recommend it. Why? The lan- WETHER Tomorrow, Friday, March 4, 2005 will be an hand view. Maybe this will all occur by helicopter, Do nothing, and this will eat away at guage is foul; there is frontal nudity 1. A castrated ram you and your relationship with Sam, and a blatant scene of two men kiss- 2. To entise or trick exciting day for Westfield when the President of rather than by an entourage of vehicles. 3. A small cleaning cloth the United States, George W. Bush, arrives at the Theodore Roosevelt and President William Taft 2) Take charge and tell Sam that his ing. What value is there in seeing this behavior – and his mother’s – are motion picture? 4. To chill or harden Westfield Armory to hold a town meeting on visited Westfield in 1912. A record of this event TALION unacceptable, that the ring situation Answer: Kinsey is a thoughtful 1. A guardian spirit Social Security reform. Everyone in the region is for history’s sake is depicted on a tile in the is probably reflective of his behavior and sensitive biography of Alfred 2. Punishment that exacts a penalty just buzzing over the importance of having the Presi- railroad underpass. It shows a photograph with an of passivity, submission and insensi- Kinsey, one of the first research pio- like the crime dent visit – and all the minutiae that this in- inscription that reads, “Teddy Roosevelt carried tivity to your feelings, and that there neers of human male and female sexu- 3. Winged sandals volves. his whistle-stop campaign for the presidency to have to be permanent changes in the ality. His research was highly contro- 4. An outside staircase relationship, if it is to continue, 3) versial then and still remains contro- It’s an honor to welcome the President to our Washington School in Westfield, May 25, 1912. Walk away from Sam and his control- versial. Letters to the Editor town and to hear his message. Congressman Mike President Taft had been at the same spot the day ling mother. The choice is yours, but My recommendation to see the Ferguson of our district is the host for the Presi- before. Taft won the Republican nomination but do not choose No. 1! movie is to observe the father-son dent. Congressman Ferguson must have had some Woodrow Wilson won the presidential race.” A Young Woman Writes: I find relationship, a situation which, once President’s SS Plan influence in having Westfield as a stop in the In October 1960, Vice President Richard Nixon myself in a difficult position. Do you again, highlights the significance of think it is possible to work out some- the formative years of a child and a Requires Him to Presidential visits around the country. There is an and his wife, Pat, visited Westfield. Over 6,000 thing satisfactorily in your present parent. Explain Ramifications obvious sense of trust and respect between the two people packed the streets to hear him speak. There life if and when the same thing had Kinsey’s father was a harsh, preach- President Bush is coming to Westfield men. are photos of that in the archives of the Westfield gone wrong in the past? ing, judgmental man who constantly on Friday to sell his version of the Social This will be a media bonanza and everyone in Historical Society and published in The Westfield Jon (disguised name) and I had found fault with his son and his other Security reform. Rep. Ferguson held two the town is stirred. As of this writing, many are Leader. dated since we were 15. We always children. Kinsey attempted to sepa- meetings last Saturday to accomplish the thought we would end up together rate himself from this controlling man, same purpose. asking, “How can I get invited, obtain a ticket for Another “close encounter” occurred for the vil- and marry, but it never happened. Jon and ended up being very much like Both the President and Rep. Ferguson admission to the Armory to hear the President – lage of the West Fields of Elizabeth quite a while did not go on to college, smoked pot him, a man unable to permit himself have attempted to divide the electorate on how are the questions that are to be asked of the ago when President Abraham Lincoln visited Eliza- heavily, and never worked at a regular to feel, a man unable to permit emo- this issue. The President has said that any job. Eventually, Jon left home, said tional intimacy while obsessing him- changes will not change the benefits re- president going to be determined?” beth in 1861. Reports say that nearly half of the ceived by people over the age of 55 years. We’re not sure how the White House works out residents of the West Fields mounted horse and he had to “find himself,” and I never self with scientific facts re sexuality. heard from him. We also learn that Kinsey, despite He apparently thinks that seniors will all these details. One thing you can be sure of, buggy and headed to Elizabeth to attend the event, therefore not oppose his plan because That is, until now, five years later. success, was continuously filled with they are not adversely effected. He has those in attendance have had their backgrounds leaving the town virtually abandoned. We’ve met a few times. Jon is differ- self-doubts and feelings of inad- also suggested to younger people that the checked. President Bush’s visit to Westfield tomorrow is ent, more mature. He graduated from equacy. Within this context, please seniors are using the contributions of the The logistics are enormous. When Air Force official business, not political campaigning. The college, is employed in an account- re-evaluate the movie. younger people for their (the seniors) benefit. One approaches the area to land at Newark Air- subject of Social Security reform is an enormously I have talked to many seniors. They are port, the skies will have been cleared for hundreds important one. It’s complex and everyone seems unanimous in opposing the change pro- of miles — perhaps nothing will have landed at the to agree that it needs to be fixed. Letters to the Editor posed by the President. If there is a prob- lem today because of a deficit in funding airport for a half hour or more in anticipation. This President Bush, in his second and final term, is the promised benefits, the problem will is the age of Homeland Security, not whistle-stop pursuing his agenda without the need to worry be worse if funds are diverted from Spe- meet and greet! about reelection. Second term presidents have the McKinley Kapers Performance cial Security to fund private accounts. The route from the airport to Westfield will be luxury to do this. Without considering the amount paid Cherished by Westfield Parent to Wall Street for handling the private completely controlled for obvious reasons, and We urge all to reflect on the President’s message accounts, the diverted funds will not be details will not be publicized. The arrival at the and to show him a warm reception, in true Westfield It’s not often a Dad gets the opportu- stage to rehearse their songs, those still at available for their intended use. nity to see just how fine the schools are their lunch tables sang along. Occasion- There are many problems with Presi- Armory will certainly be exciting. Westfield High tradition. Thank you Mr. President for consider- here in Westfield. Last week, I had the ally, there would be an unruly outburst dent Bush’s proposal. Here are two ex- School students across the street will get a first- ing us to be important enough to come by. chance to visit the McKinley School, from one pack or another, but this was amples. where my daughter Julia is in the third quickly tempered by a firm yet compas- The President has said that when people grade. sionate admonition from Ms. Andreski. contribute to the private accounts he has The occasion? A lunchtime rehearsal Each year, McKinley Kapers affords proposed, the private accounts will be- Letters to the Editor for the annual school variety show known the children of McKinley School an op- come part of their estate, and they can as “McKinley Kapers.” The teachers in- portunity to participate in a full-scale leave the funds in the private accounts to volved in the production this year were musical production. The children are di- their heirs. The President also said the gathered around the two “top bananas” - vided into age groups, and under the private accounts would be used to pur- WHS Principal Petix Julie Fetter, who sings, trains the kids, unwavering commitment of the “top ba- chase annuities for their owners when the Mother Says Make Results Public on and provides most of the choreography, nanas,” a magical few evenings of theater owners retire. If private annuities are pur- Updates Leader and Sarah Hedgepeth, who is not only the results. And theater it is. The children chased there is no fund to be left to the K-9 Drug Search of High School musical director, but also coordinates sing theme-appropriate selections (this owner’s heirs. On K-9 Drug Search everything from lights, props, song selec- year’s show revolves around “Big One other obvious problem is that in I am sending this in response to the student, but for the parent too. I want to correct the impression that tion, and generally encourages the ner- Words”), accompanied by a live band, order to adopt the President’s plan, when article published February 24 and the You quoted that you did not believe your readers might have had after they vous parents (and teachers!) who sign up stage lights, and sound effects and get a funds are diverted to private plans, there Editors Note of the same date; both “the presence of illegal drugs in WHS is read The Leader’s article on the canine to participate. true taste of the hard work, dedication, will not be sufficient funds to pay the addressing the K-9 Searches at any worse than any other typical subur- search of Westfield High School. As the teachers worked through their and fun that goes into performing a show. current benefits due seniors; therefore, it Westfield High School (WHS). My re- ban high school.” I am sorry. WHS is The 10-minute amnesty period was number - a parody of “Please, Mr. Post- The thing that struck me most about will be necessary to borrow trillions of sponse is to Principal Petix: not a typical high school, and should offered to students only after the school man” (sung as “Please, Ms. Andreski” - that lunch-time rehearsal is the idea that dollars to fund the benefits currently pay- You should be commended for mak- not be compared to “typical” high had been secured (known in other schools named after McKinley’s principal), I wit- in this unlikely setting - a grammar school able. ing the decision to allow the K-9 unit of schools. WHS provides an exceptional as a “lock down”). Students in the ran- nessed a sight that nearly brought tears of gymnasium - children were naturally and Before accepting the plan proposed by Union County Sheriffs department to education, and the students that have domly selected classrooms to be searched joy to my eyes. In fact, if it wasn’t for the enthusiastically giving their all for a the President, ask the President to fully search the high school. When I received graduated prove that. were ineligible for the amnesty and had ear-to-ear grin I sported, I’m sure I would friendly, artistic, healthy activity, and that explain all of the ramifications of his notification in September, I was elated. The citizens of Westfield pay to make already been evacuated to the auditorium have reached for a handkerchief. this was something they were not forced proposal. My question to you is that you have sure that all students receive this valued when the amnesty was announced. I had glanced at the children eating to do. How many other schools would be Ralph H. Kline commented, emailed, and followed up education. The citizens and parents of A limited search of the school was lunch, and realized they were all paying thrilled to achieve a fraction of such be- Scotch Plains on this procedure, but have yet to reveal Westfield should be made aware of the conducted so that the event would be only very close attention to what was going on havior? the outcome of such searches. I realize results of K-9 inspections. This allows minimally disruptive to the educational around Ms. Hedgepeth’s piano. As the I have been involved in McKinley that a students privacy is important, but the opportunity for parents to be aware program. teacher’s finished their number, the 75 or Kapers for several years, but this was the Senate Bankruptcy Bill I also feel that the citizens and parents of their children’s environment and the The purpose of the amnesty was to give so students who were eating their lunch in first time I had a chance to see the children of Westfield should be apprised of the ability to address the situations, should students who were involved in any way the back half of the gym burst into spon- rehearse. To paraphrase the Bard, the Is Bad Idea for New results; withholding the students iden- need be. with drugs an opportunity to turn them- taneous applause. sight of their “shining schoolboy faces tity. As a parent, I feel that it is important selves in and seek help. The teachers grinned and Ms. Andreski singing willingly at school” will be a Jersey Consumers The old saying, “my child would not to be kept abreast of all situations that After the dogs searched the classrooms, apologized to Sarah on their behalf (“I memory I’ll cherish for a lifetime. As an attorney, who for the past 31 do anything like that,” and those are the occur at our schools, and all parents they searched the auditorium and then promise we’ll all know the words on Joe Penczak years has represented families forced to children we have to make sure, are not should be made aware of results of the walked through all the corridors of the opening night!”). And as each group of Westfield file for bankruptcy, I can tell you that involved in said activities. It is impor- procedures such as the K-9 searches, school. No drugs were found. children took their turns coming up to the bankruptcy abuses are few and far be- tant that all parents can feel that their while maintaining the privacy of stu- Our student body is aware that the tween. In the next few days, the U.S. child can attend school without being dents. canine unit may return at any time. Rep. Ferguson’s Vote to Hike Fees on Senate will debate Senate Bill 256, a so- exposed to these types of situations. Peggy Lamb Robert Petix, called bankruptcy “reform” bill drafted High school is difficult, not only for the Westfield Westfield High School Principal by the credit card industry that will make ‘Indecent’ Broadcasts Sounds Familiar it almost impossible for many families in It took a while, but I finally realized more dangerous than that and the perpe- financial distress to file for bankruptcy in why Rep. Michael Ferguson’s explana- trators – of both parties - of this legislative order to rebuild their lives. tion for his vote to hike fees for “inde- folly really ought to be ashamed of them- S-256 would destroy a traditional cent” broadcasts sounded so unpleasantly selves. American safety net in order to line the familiar. Its been many years since I last There is no question that this bill will pockets of corporations. The alternative read the words “We shall yet make these become law. President Bush never loses to debt forgiveness is debt slavery. With- United States a moral nation!” Sound an opportunity to support any measure out bankruptcy, at current interest rates, familiar? Elmer Gantry spoke them in the and sign any law, however repressive, to many American families would be forced last paragraph of Sinclair Lewis’ 1927 pander to the right-wing fringe of his to continue paying their past credit card novel about a corrupt evangelist. party. Whether it will survive judicial bills for the rest of their lives. Elmer Gantry, written more that 75 scrutiny is less clear and will depend upon Overwhelmingly, American families years ago, was eerily prophetic. Through- the makeup of the Supreme Court. The file for bankruptcy because of medical or out American history, various self-righ- Bushites are certain to nominate activist economic catastrophe – not because they teous guardians of public morality have reactionaries to every vacancy over the want to abuse the system. New Jersey periodically emerged from the religious next four years. residents should not believe the lies that right to attempt to regulate what Ameri- If those efforts succeed, the Scalia- this bill will somehow lead to lower inter- cans are permitted to hear, read and see. Thomas “Axis of Judicial Extremism” est rates or that “irresponsible consumer- Rev. Gantry, in declaring his intent to may come to dominate the more centrist ism” justifies this harsh anti-family bill. impose “utter purity” and “the domina- and competent members of the Court and Faced with declining real wages, job tion of the Christian church through all this legislation will, at least briefly, be- insecurity, long-term unemployment and the land,” was surely the spiritual forefa- come the law of the land. On that day, we rising health care costs, American fami- ther of the Broadcast Decency Enforce- will surely hear the distant sound of lies have been preyed upon by so-called ment Act. Sinclair Lewis, John Peter Zenger, every “easy” credit with many hidden costs. Let’s make no mistake about this. There banned novelist and, ultimately, the This bill ignores the real reasons con- is little difference between this foolish Founding Fathers, spinning angrily in sumers get into financial trouble and in- crusade and attempts by the more primi- their graves. stead takes food out of the mouths of tive members of Rep. Ferguson’s party to Robert J. Ratner needy families to feed the credit card deny and suppress the teaching of Dar- Westfield industry, which last year raked in record winian scientific reality. To put it another profits of $30 billion, much of it from way, banning words will inevitably lead To Reach Us increasing penalty fees, late fees and sky- to the burning of books and, eventually, to E-Mail - [email protected] high interest charges. It is consumers, not censorship of ideas and persecution of credit card companies, that need the pro- those who espouse them. Deadlines tection of Congress. I strongly urge all my Thus, the real agenda behind this legis- General News - Friday 4pm fellow New Jersey residents to contact lation is not to prevent future “wardrobe Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm our senators to make sure they vote to malfunctions,” nor is this merely a case of Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm defeat this predatory legislation. a pack of Congressional rubes trying to Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Mark Goldman rid the airwaves of boobs. It is actually far Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm East Orange A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 3, 2005 Page 5 21st District News Assemblyman Munoz Blasts Felon Rights Legislation Assemblyman Eric Munoz, Summit Assemblyman Eric Munoz has an- pointed Assemblyman Munoz to sit nounced that he will lead the fight to on New Jersey’s Task Force on Child keep convicted felons from deciding Abuse and Neglect. what laws will govern the people of “It is my honor to serve on this New Jersey. advisory panel,” said Assemblyman On February 3, the Senate Judi- Munoz. “It is a tremendous responsi- ciary Committee approved Senate Bill bility, yet I anticipate it being a very No. 2215. The author of the legisla- rewarding experience.” tion, Senator Wayne Bryant (D- New Jersey’s Task Force on Child Camden) had urged lawmakers to give Abuse and Neglect is charged with Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times individuals convicted of serious of- improving the quality of child pro- BROWNIES COME TO TOWN...On Thursday, February 24, Brownie Girl fenses the right to choose for crimi- tective services offered by the state. Scout Troop No. 165 of St. Agnes in Clark visited the office of The Westfield Leader nals on parole or probation for certain The Task Force’s responsibilities in- and The Times to learn about newspapers. crimes, Assemblyman Munoz said. clude, but are not limited to, promot- “This law will give thousands of ing community awareness through MANY CHOICES…Adult classes begin at Westfield High School on Monday, Ann Ormsby Cary Announces convicted felons across New Jersey public service announcements, of- March 7. Registration is ongoing for the duration of classes, concluding on May the right to choose what laws the fering reform measures for DYFS 2. Ninety-six different courses are offered for the Spring Semester including citizens of New Jersey will abide by (Division of Youth and Family Ser- current events, arts, sports, languages and ESL. Pictured conferring on the and leaders who will represent us,” vices), and establishing guides for curriculum, from left to right, are: Alicia Weaver, Director of the Westfield Adult BOE Co-Campaign Managers said Assemblyman Munoz. professionals to identify, investigate School, Joanne Hone, Liaison from the League of Women Voters, and Gaile WESTFIELD — Ann Ormsby Cary sions which impact the Tamaques com- Assemblyman Munoz noted that, and treat child abuse. Boothe, President of the Board of Trustees. has announced that Carol Fahrenthold munity. As a member of the board of currently, state laws also punish crimi- “We need to be vigilant in our pro- and Elaine Jackler have become the education I believe she will reach out nals by relinquishing their ability to tection of society’s most vulnerable Co-Campaign Managers of her bid to to the Westfield community to learn vote. citizens,” added Assemblyman Town Bank Net Income win a seat on the Westfield Board of what is important to us and make “Why allow convicted drug users Munoz. “Ensuring that children are Education. decisions which are best for all,” said and dealers who sell drugs to our kids raised in a safe and healthy environ- “Ann would bring to the board a Ms. Jackler. the ability to vote?” Assemblyman ment is a fundamental responsibility Exceeds $1.3 Mil. In ’04 balance of skills. From her years as a Before becoming co-president of the Munoz continued. “With rising crime of the state.” WESTFIELD — Robert W. Mr. Dowens attributes the bank’s senior vice president at United Way, PTO, Ms. Ormsby Cary served as co- rates in our state it is time to get tough Assemblyman Munoz said his ten- Dowens, Sr., President and Chief continued success to “a significantly she learned how to be an effective part vice president of the PTO. She ran the on crime, not soft.” ure on the Task Force will also focus Executive Officer of The Town Bank, higher level of net interest income in of a large organization that is dedicated Book Fair at Tamaques for four years S-2215 has been released from on preventing and addressing abuse recently announced the Bank’s 2004 2004 due to our asset and loan growth. to addressing the special needs of indi- and served as variety show director for committee for second reading and and neglect issues surrounding de- year-end results, reflecting strong Our achievements are a direct result viduals. As the co-president of the five years. She has also served as a now heads to the entire Senate for velopmentally disabled individuals asset growth. of the consistent support of everyone Tamaques PTO (Parent Teacher Or- room parent and is currently chairing consideration. residing in state-funded facilities. Mr. Dowens noted that at Decem- involved with the bank. ganization), she has the firsthand expe- the spring plant sale. At the Edison “Giving these criminals the power “I am proud to have sponsored leg- ber 31, 2004, the bank’s total assets “The Board of Directors, the Advi- rience necessary to understand the chal- Intermediate School, Ms. Ormsby Cary to choose what laws will govern our islation that addresses some of the were $126,076,000, reflecting an in- sory Board, shareholders and staff,” lenges faced by our students, our teach- has served as a chaperone on the eighth state is fundamentally wrong,” said troubling issues surrounding abuse crease of $23,004,000 or 22.3 per- he noted, “have continuously empha- ers and our school administrators,” said grade trip to Washington and is cur- Assemblyman Munoz. “I don’t be- and neglect of the developmentally cent when compared with total assets sized the importance of understand- Mrs. Fahrenthold. rently co-chairing the eighth grade party lieve the people of New Jersey want disabled,” Mr. Munoz said. “My ap- of $103,072,000 for the same period ing customers’ needs and delivering Currently, all three women are offic- committee. convicted felons to decide what laws pointment to the Task Force will al- a year ago. The bank’s total deposits quality products and services to meet ers of the Tamaques PTO. Ms. Ormsby “Carol, Elaine and I feel that parental we will live under.” low me to continue pursuing these also increased $20,007,000, or 22.3 those needs.” Cary and Mrs. Fahrenthold are co-presi- involvement is vital to the quality of the In other news from the important goals.” percent, to $109,635,000, while loans The Town Bank has been awarded dents and Ms. Jackler is the co-vice- educational experience our children assemblyman’s office: State Assem- outstanding increased $30,232,000, a five-star rating by Bauer Financial, president. Along with the rest of the receive here in Westfield,” said Ms. bly Speaker Albio Sires has ap- President to Address or 37.9 percent, to $109,924,000. an independent bank rating firm. members of the PTO Board, they over- Ormsby Cary. “I am in the schools For the year ended December 31, Established in 1998, The Town see more than 10 fundraising events every week, whether it’s reading to my 2,000 on Friday at 2004, the bank recorded net income Bank’s main office is at 520 South and 30 service events for the children. son’s class in elementary school or Announcement of $1,364,000, or $0.74 per basic and Avenue. It has an in-town branch This year, they are spearheading an chaperoning Night Place at the inter- Westfield High Will Westfield Town Meeting $0.72 diluted common share com- office at 44 Elm Street, and plans to effort to buy new playground equip- mediate school. Having spent so much WESTFIELD — Approximately pared with net income of $698,000 or establish a branch office at 245 North ment for the school. time in the schools has given me in- Be Open on Friday 2,000 people will hear President George $0.52 per basic and $0.51 diluted Avenue in Cranford later this year. “While working with Ann on the sights that will be very useful for being Westfield High School will re- W. Bush speak at the Westfield Armory common share a year ago. The bank provides a full range of PTO Board, I learned that she listens an effective member of the board of main open on Friday, March 4, on Friday, starting at 10:42 a.m. In the fourth quarter of 2004, The products and services to individual to all viewpoints before making deci- education.” with classes in session as sched- Congressman Mike Ferguson said Town Bank showed strong results as consumers, professionals and other uled. Because of President Bush’s that requests for admittance have been well, with net income at $437,000, or small businesses both in Westfield meeting at the Armory in the flooding his office, and they have $0.24 per basic and $0.23 per diluted and the surrounding communities. IRS Alerts Taxpayers to Top morning, Open Lunch privileges handled them on a first come, first share compared with $193,000 or For additional information, call will be suspended. served basis. As space is limited, there $0.10 per basic and diluted share for (908) 301-0800 or visit their website Dozen Scams in 2005 is no more room left for the event. the same period a year ago. at www.townbank.com. SPRINGFIELD — The Internal vigilant about cons that may not be on Revenue Service unveiled its annual the Dirty Dozen list. New tax scams or listing of notorious tax scams this week schemes routinely pop up, especially — the “Dirty Dozen.” Taxpayers are around tax time. advised to be wary of schemes that The “Dirty Dozen” for 2005 in- promise to eliminate taxes or other- cludes several new scams that either wise sound too good to be true. manipulate laws governing charitable The list includes: Trust misuse, frivo- groups, abuse credit counseling ser- lous arguments involving outlandish vices or rely on refuted arguments to claims, return preparer fraud, credit claim tax exemptions. The agency also counseling agencies, “Claim of Right” sees the continuing spread of identity Doctrine, “No Gain” Deduction, Cor- theft schemes preying on people poration Sole, Identity Theft, Abuse of through e-mail, the Internet or the Charitable Organizations and Deduc- phone. Sometimes, con artists pose as tions, Offshore Transactions, Zero Re- representatives of the IRS. turn and Employment Tax Evasion. 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PUBLICATION Talent Search Slated Sunday At Osborn Cannonball House SCOTCH PLAINS – The Histori- The winner of the talent search will cal Society of Scotch Plains and appear in a documentary film being Fanwood has announced that the produced for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Osborn Cannonball House Museum in Rotary Club to raise funds to restore the Scotch Plains will reopen to the public historic Frazee home on Raritan Road. this Sunday, March 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. The producers suggest that aspir- The afternoon will feature a cast- ants wear little or no makeup. Period ing call for a female volunteer in her costumes will be available. The late 30s to portray “Aunt Betty” Osborn Cannonball House is located Frazee, who confronted British Gen- at 1840 Front Street, opposite the erals Lord Cornwallis and Howe while Stage House Inn. For further infor- baking bread at her Raritan Road mation, please call (908) 232-7593. home during the Revolutionary War. She has since been the township’s symbol of bravery and patriotism. Percivals Welcome Lions Club Posts Date Son, Brendan Reid Mr. and Mrs. Horst Percival of For Pancake Breakfast Westfield have announced the birth SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch of their son, Brendan Reid Percival, Plains Lions Club will present an all- on Friday, February 11, at 3:46 p.m. Seth A. Coren and Dr. Yana Oselkin you-can-eat “More Than A Lion’s Pan- at Overlook Hospital in Summit. cake Breakfast” on Sunday, March 13, Brendan weighed 8 pounds and 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Scotch Hills ounces and measured 21½ inches in Country Club, located at Jerusalem Road length at birth. Dr. Yana Oselkin and Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. He joins his sister, Alexandra, 3, Pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, juice and brother, Jack, 18 months. and coffee will be available. The cost The baby’s maternal grandparents Ms. Jill Goldberger and Maury Apple To Wed Seth A. Coren is $6 per person, and children under are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brown of age six may attend for free. Tickets Mountainside, formerly of Westfield. Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Oselkin of Oselkin is a 1993 graduate of Jericho may be purchased at the door or from His paternal grandparents are Mr. New York City have announced the High School in Jericho, N.Y. a club member. and Mrs. David Percival of Tenants Ms. Jill Goldberger engagement of their daughter, Dr. Mr. Coren is a Vice President-In- All proceeds from the event will Harbor, Me. and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Yana Oselkin, to Seth A. Coren. He is vestments and Financial Consultant benefit the organization’s Blind Fund. Picariello of Dataw Island, S.C. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Coren at Smith Barney, Inc. in New York For further information, please call Brendan’s maternal great-grand- Engaged to Maury Apple of Westfield. City. A 1993 graduate of Westfield Pancake Breakfast Chairman Ron mother is Mrs. Alexandra Tyrkala of The bride-elect is a general dentist, High School, he graduated cum laude Kelly at (908) 753-8218. Houston, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Will Goldberger of PBS Kids in Alexandria, Va. Ms. practicing with her father in the Wash- from Duke University in Durham, Scotch Plains, formerly of Westfield, Goldberger also is a voice-over artist. ington Heights neighborhood of Man- N.C. with a Bachelor of Arts degree have announced the engagement of Her fiancé is a 1994 graduate of hattan. She is a graduate of Long in International Studies and Japanese. Fanwood Library Highlights their daughter, Ms. Jill Goldberger, to Richard Montgomery High School in Island University in Brookville, N.Y. The couple currently resides in Maury Apple. He is the son of Mr. and Rockville, Md. He earned his and received her degree in dentistry Manhattan and is planning a May Friday Films During March Mrs. Lou Apple of Olney, Md. bachelor’s degree and Master of Busi- from New York University. Dr. wedding. A 1995 graduate of Westfield High ness Administration degree from The FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- 7:30 p.m. at the library, located at School, the future bride received a Wharton School at the University of Physician to Present Lecture morial Library’s Friday Night Film North Avenue and Tillotson Road, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting Pennsylvania. Mr. Apple is Director Festival will continue this month with and remain free of charge. from Ithaca College and is pursuing of Strategic Planning at Total Wine & three more movies. All films start at The month’s selections will kick her master’s degree at the Bank Street More of Potomac, Md. Regarding Colorectal Health off tomorrow, March 4, with Ray (PG- School of Education in New York. She The couple will be married this Garden Club to Present 13, 178 minutes). This Oscar-nomi- currently is doing her fieldwork at October in Washington, D.C. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson nated biography of legendary blues Plains Public Library Medical Series University Hospital, he also is Presi- ‘Hardscape’ Program singer Ray Charles recalls his humble will continue with a program on dent of the New Jersey Society of WESTFIELD – The Garden Club beginnings, his successful struggle to Rev. Mills to Demonstrate “Colorectal Health” on Wednesday, Colon and Rectal Surgeons. of Westfield will host a program on excel in a sighted world and his de- March 9, at 7 p.m., held in coopera- This program will be free and open “Hardscape for the Home Gardener” feat of his own personal demons. tion with Muhlenberg Regional Medi- to all, and light refreshments will be on Tuesday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. at Garden State (R, 109 minutes) will Maple Sugaring Sunday cal Center. offered. The library is located at 1927 The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, be shown March 11. It tells the story Dr. Betram T. Chinn will be the Bartle Avenue. For additional infor- located at 140 Mountain Avenue. of a depressed, out-of-work actor WESTFIELD – On Sunday, March features Colonial reproductions, edu- featured speaker. A Clinical Assis- mation, please call the library at (908) John Barr, Hardscape Director at the whose return to his home state of 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Reverend John cational items, crafts, toys and books. tant Professor of Surgery at the Uni- 322-5007, extension no. 204, or visit Clayton Block Company, which has New Jersey from Los Angeles leads Mills of Fanwood will demonstrate Admission to the museum is $2 for versity of Medicine and Dentistry of www.scotlib.org on the Internet. branches throughout New Jersey, will him to new realizations about life. maple sugaring at the Miller-Cory adults, 50 cents for students and free be the presenter. Mr. Barr will speak The month’s movies will conclude House Museum, located at 614 Moun- for children under age six. For more about improving one’s garden with re- March 18 with I Heart Huckabees (R, tain Avenue in Westfield. information about the museum and taining walls, blocks and pavers. 106 minutes), a quirky, existential Maple sap will be collected in its volunteer opportunities, please call He also will discuss mortar-less comedy featuring an all-star cast. wooden buckets from the old sugar the museum office at (908) 232-1776. technology, a relatively new method The library also has announced that, maple tree on the grounds. Reverend • Life Insurance for enhancing a garden. The Garden thanks to the Friends of the Fanwood Mills will show how handmade spiles Free Lecture Scheduled • Disability Insurance Club of New Jersey Flower Show Memorial Library, all films may now are inserted into the maple trees to Art includes these materials, as do many be viewed via the library’s giant screen allow sap to run. On Childhood Obesity • Long Term Care display gardens featured in garden home theater surround sound system. Maple tree sap rises and flows out MOUNTAINSIDE – The Westfield Ammermuller • Employee Benefits walks. The film series is co-sponsored by of the tap holes in the trees, the result Regional Health Department will Ruth Paul and Jane Curtis are pro- the Friends of the Fanwood Memo- of a combination of warm days and present a free lecture on “Childhood 908.233.0920 gram Chairwomen for the Garden rial Library in cooperation with cold nights in the early spring. Both Obesity and Good Eating Habits” at “Helping People” Club of Westfield. For further infor- Palmer Video in Scotch Plains. For sugar and syrup were made from sap 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, at the mation on this program, please call more information, please call the li- through a boiling process called “sug- Mountainside Public Library. Chris Svoboda at (908) 301-0480. brary at (908) 322-6400. aring off.” Approximately 40 gallons Attendees will learn how to set of sap yields one gallon of syrup. good examples of eating habits for Additionally, 18th-century cook- their children. This program is of- A ing demonstrations will resume that fered to residents of those towns day in the Frazee Building. Cooking served by the health department, in- Salon D’Lipari Committee members Allison Clancy cluding Westfield, Fanwood, of Westfield and Sherry Lange of Mountainside, Garwood, New Provi- Cranford will prepare seasonal foods dence, Roselle Park and Springfield. Full Service over the open-hearth fire, using cook- The library is located at Constitu- FAMILY ing methods and fireside tasks prac- tion Plaza in Mountainside. To regis- ticed in the Colonial era. Taste treats ter for the session, please call (908) FUN is proud to announce will be available for visitors to sample. 233-0115. 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Roberts, a minister for ity degree from Columbia Seminary Church of Westfield, located at 170 lowing Sunday, March 13, and will 20 years, has been named as head of in Georgia, and a Doctoral degree in Elm Street, will hold an introduc- meet weekly through June 5 (except staff at The Presbyterian Church in History and Theology from Union tory supper for the Alpha course on for Easter and Mother’s Day). Each Westfield, becoming the Theological Seminary in Sunday, March 6, at 5 p.m. at the session will begin with dinner at 5 23rd senior minister in the Virginia. church. p.m., continue with a talk on a topic church’s 277-year history. Earlier in his career, Rev- Alpha is a 10-week course for adults such as “Who is Jesus?” or “Why He will deliver his first erend Roberts served sev- of all ages who are interested in learn- and How Do I Pray?” and allow sermon this Sunday, eral congregations in Vir- ing more about the Christian faith. time for discussion in small groups March 6, at the 8 a.m. and ginia. Most recently, he was The supper offers participants a before ending at 7:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. worship ser- head of staff at the Grace chance to explore their interest in There is no charge or registration vices at the church, lo- Presbyterian Church in the course. It will include a video requirement for this course. For more cated at 140 Mountain Av- Jenkintown, Pa. entitled “Christianity: Boring, Un- information, please call the First Bap- enue. Author of the book true, Irrelevant?” at 6:15 p.m., to be tist Church at (908) 233-2278, or e- Reverend Roberts joins “Whose Kids Are They followed by coffee and dessert. mail [email protected]. a ministerial staff made Anyway? Religion and up of the Reverend Chris- Morality in America’s BEANIES FROM HOME…Brownie Troop No. 661 from Wilson Elementary AIDS Ministries Plan Week tina McCormick, Associ- Rev. Raymond Roberts Public Schools,” he has School in Westfield recently collected over 200 Beanie Babies and sent them, along ate Pastor for Youth, and also written articles for with Valentine’s Day greetings, to United States soldiers stationed in Iraq. Beanie the Reverend Victoria Ney, Associate various publications. He and his wife, Babies are easy for the soldiers to carry and the children love them. Pictured Of Prayer, Remembrance Pastor. Sallie, have two teenage children, above, from left to right, are: Katie Barry, Natasha Peregrim, Jill Rosenfeld, He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree Harrison and Katherine. Kristen Ryan, Rebecca Kaufman, Gabrielle Buckman and Sophia Palia. WESTFIELD – The AIDS Sup- be time for socializing and sharing in Economics from Westminster Col- port Ministry of Holy Trinity Parish after the prayer service. and the AIDS Ministry of St. Helen’s Caregivers Meeting Set Rosarians to Gather Historical Society to Hear Parish have planned a week of prayer Thrift Shop Bag Sale On Monday Evening and remembrance, March 5 through Monday at St. Helen’s 11, addressing the tragedy of HIV/ To Get Underway WESTFIELD – A support group SCOTCH PLAINS – St. Talk on POW Experience AIDS. SCOTCH PLAINS – The for those caring for elderly or chroni- Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society On Monday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., Fanwood-Scotch Plains Thrift cally ill loved ones will meet this will hold its next meeting on Mon- WESTFIELD – Zack Roberts, Past tinguished Service Medal. He has an AIDS Compassion Prayer Ser- Shop will hold its winter bag sale Monday, March 7, at 8 p.m. in the day, March 7, following the 7:30 p.m. National Commander of the Ameri- served as the Judge Advocate, De- vice will be held at the Holy Trinity from Tuesday through Saturday, parish center of St. Helen’s Roman Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle can Ex-Prisoners of War, will give a partment of New Jersey for the past Roman Catholic Church, located at March 8 to 12. Patrons will be able Catholic Church, located on Lam- Roman Catholic Church, 2032 slide and lecture presentation on the 15 years. First Street and Westfield Avenue in to fill a bag for $5. berts Mill Road in Westfield. Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Prisoner of War Experience in the The program is free and open to the Westfield. This event will serve as a pre- Meetings are held on the first non- A Lenten program will be featured. European Theater during World War public. Light refreshments will be Brother Joseph McAlister, who lude to the start of the spring sea- holiday Monday of each month. These All women of the parish are invited to II to the Westfield Historical Society. served at the end of the presentation. ministers to people living with HIV/ son at the Thrift Shop, located at are information and sharing sessions. attend. Guests are welcome. For more The program will take place on For additional information concern- AIDS through St. Bridget’s Support 1730 East Second Street in Scotch For more information, please call information, please call (908) 322- Friday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the ing the program, please call Bob Network Program, and Maria Davis, Plains, on Tuesday, March 15, at Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. 5409. Community Room of the Westfield Miller at (908) 233-6360. an AIDS activist, motivational 10 a.m. Municipal Building, located at 425 First Baptist Singles speaker and hip-hop and R & B music For the new season, the shop will East Broad Street. promoter, will be the speakers. feature spring outfits for men, Spring Dates Announced Mr. Roberts, a Mountainside resi- List March Meetings On Friday, March 11, The Sta- women and children. Operated by dent, served in North Africa, Sicily WESTFIELD – Widowed, divorced tions of the Cross, with reflections the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service and Italy with Company E, 179th or never-married individuals are in- by a person with AIDS, will take League, the shop is open from 10 For ‘Tales in the Grove’ Regimental Combat Team, 45th In- vited to join their peers at 9 a.m. on place at 7:30 p.m. at St. Helen’s a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through fantry Division. Captured on Febru- Sundays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, at Roman Catholic Church, Rahway Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow run each storytime – one reader and ary 18, 1944 at Anzio beachhead in Friday and Saturday. Grove Presbyterian Church, located one greeter. Parents will be asked to the First Baptist Church of Westfield Avenue and Lambert’s Mill Road in Italy, he was interned in a German for coffee and cake, plus lively dis- Westfield. Donations are accepted during at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch stay for the duration of the session prison camp for 15 months. shop hours. All proceeds from the Plains, has revealed the spring to help redirect any “wanderers” to cussions on single living. Both parishes will display a sec- He was awarded the Combat Infan- Meetings are held in the church’s tion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt for shop benefit local charities. For schedule for its “Tales in the Grove” the story circle. try Badge, the Purple Heart and the additional information, please call storytime program. For more information about Wil- downstairs Fellowship Hall, located prayerful reflection and respect. All Bronze Star Medal for meritorious at 170 Elm Street. A $2 donation is are welcome to attend, and there will (908) 322-5420. Held the first and third Sundays low Grove Church, please call the achievement in ground combat against of every month, “Tales in the Grove” church office, Monday through Fri- requested and all are welcome. an armed enemy during World War II Group members also participate in starts at 7 p.m. and lasts 45 to 60 day, at (908) 232-5678, e-mail in the European, African and Middle minutes. While currently geared to- [email protected] or visit winter movie nights, summer picnics Eastern theaters of operation. and holiday get-togethers, among Hand Therapy wards children age two to five, older www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. In addition to his three battle stars, or younger siblings are welcome to other activities. For more informa- Mr. Roberts received the Prisoner of tion, please call (908) 889-5265 or Occupational Therapy attend as well. War Medal and the New Jersey Dis- The spring schedule is as fol- First Baptist to Offer (908) 889-4751. lows: March 6 and 20, April 3 and Physical Therapy 17, May 1 and 15, June 5 and 19. Living Wills Seminar Two congregation volunteers will WESTFIELD – The Reverend Speech Therapy Lou Ruprecht, a minister and attor- Nutrition Lecture Set ney, will lead a seminar on Living At Westfield Area ‘Y’ Wills at 12:30 p.m. this Sunday, A new facility with experienced March 6, at the First Baptist Church caring therapists and state-of-the-art programs Annette Krell WESTFIELD – Trinitas Hospital of Westfield, located at 170 Elm personnel will be at the Westfield is now open in Westfield. MS, OTR, CHT Street. 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PUBLICATION Roosevelt Intermediate Principal Carey Jessica Meylor Earns Colgate Dean’s Award WESTFIELD – Jessica Tells Second Marking Period Honor Roll Meylor, the daughter of Mr. and WESTFIELD – Stewart Carey, Prin- Connor Hewett Scott Thien Martha Cain Ryan Rogoza Mrs. Ted Meylor of Westfield, cipal of Roosevelt Intermediate School Dylan Hirtler Christopher Tomasso Jack Camillo Justin Ramalho received the Dean’s Award for in Westfield, has announced the names Chelsea Hughes Alyssa Ulrope Spencer Cassidy Philip Ramos academic excellence during the of seventh and eighth graders placed Ryan Ingram Diana Vasel Tara Castellone Casey Reimlinger fall 2004 semester at Colgate on the second marking period honor Ryan Jennings Denise Virzi Jane Cederroth Matthew Reiss University in Hamilton, N.Y. roll for the 2004-2005 school year. Brett Johnson Peter Waddell Kristina Chabrier Philip Reynolds A member of Colgate’s Class David Kabakow Emily Weeks Panos Chantzis Elizabeth Rich of 2005, Jessica is concentrat- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jill Kandigian Evan Weinberg Vasilis Chantzis Samantha Roscigno ing in Latin and classical stud- GRADE 7 – 58 STUDENTS Samantha Kaufman Ariel Weingarten Harim Harry Choi Nicole Rosenberg ies. She graduated Westfield Christian Aswad Zachary La Porta Laura Kenny Matthew Weintraub Michael Cifelli Jenna Roth High School in 2001. David Athenson Gabriella LaRosa Robyn Knapp Austin Wenta Rebecca Clapp Marissa Rothfelder Katie Brennan Brian Maehl Joseph Kramkowski Rosina Wissel Dylan Clark Hannah Rubin Morristown-Beard Meghan Brody Molly Maher Ryan Krasnoo Alexa Zepka Meredith Clark Raisa Rubin Christopher Castelo Andrew Marino Cameron Clausen Daniel Russo Honors Area Pupils Amanda Centrella Stephen Marino DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL GRADE 8 – 52 STUDENTS Philip Cohn Jeffrey Schoch MORRISTOWN – Morristown- Gabrielle Cerami Laura Marvin Christopher Delafuente Elizabeth Schoenbach Beard School has reported the names John Thomas Colucci Thomas Mc Keown Kathryn Abruzzo Taylor Manetti WE KNOW 100…Maryann Sepe’s afternoon kindergarten class at Wilson James Diddell Kyle Sexton Elementary School in Westfield celebrated the 100th day of school. Pictured, left of local students placed on the Tyler Cusick Matthew Meserole Elizabeth Antonelli Joseph Mc Grath Kimberly Berke Kathryn Millen Matthew Fechter Connor Sheehan to right, are: first row; Taylor Bechtloff, Avery Wenta, Victoria Napolitano, Headmaster’s List and Honor Roll Michael Eilbacher Gregory Mitchell Sean Finn Kimberly Shoback Keelyn Weber, second row; Mark Daaleman, Margaret Schantz, Ryan Boll, Julia for the fall term. Carly Erman Samuel Mumford Hanna Berman Anna Morton Sara Birkenthal Shannon Murray Margaret Flannery Dara Silverman Mazzucco, Alistair Kapadia, and third row; Mrs. Sepe, Sarah Kiernan, Maria Westfield freshman Meghan Evans Jonathan Erman Grace Mustard Gerckens, Michael Ukrainskyj, Carl Mazzara, Jack Laide and Natalie Anzevino. Ryan Brown Lauren Nemiroff Michael Foley Cassandra Simcox and Berkeley Heights senior Sarah Sharon Faktor Maria Niemiera Julia Burns Mairead O’Boyle Amy Frattarola Amanda Simmons Rosenberg were named to the Michael Fietkiewicz Charlotte O’Brien Elizabeth Fredas Elizabeth Smith Headmaster’s List. Andrew Gates Michael Oster Erin Cahill K Nicole Papadopoulos Shelby Carlin Philip Queller Anne Fruchtman Daniel Sullivan Local Franklin & Marshall The Honor Roll includes Westfield Nicholas Gilligan Gaffney Peterson Michael Carpetto Eric Rachman Alexandra Gockel Lauren Sullivan freshmen Andrew Bakst and Ava Michael Gismondi Katie Ramire Jessie Goldstein Michael Tormey Scheininger, sophomore Alex Masel, Sarah Glickstein Kevin Ramos Kristen Caruana Anne Re Amanda Chang Christopher Rhodes Natalie Golikov Patrick Tresnan Pupils Lauded for Academics juniors Jennifer Evans and Hannah Sophie Greene Megan Reilly Aaron Davidson Christiana Ricciuti Christopher Graf Alexandra Tunis AREA – Students from Westfield, been named to F&M’s Dean’s List. Vickers, and seniors Christopher Adams, Chang Hee Han Amy Rosenfeld Kelsey Greenfield Alexa Vendetti Scotch Plains and Berkeley Heights, Sarah, a sophomore Latin and psy- Mark Molowa and Roshan Nozari. Emily Harris Lauren Ross Daniel Dickstein Joshua Schwartz Lauren Farrell Katherine Sheridan Anthony Gregory Nichols Vicinio who attend Franklin & Marshall chology double-major, is a 2003 The Middle School Honor Roll Kelly Hering Christopher Salemme Amanda Garfinkel Jacob Shiffman Brian Hart Derek Wanfried (F&M) College in Lancaster, Pa., have graduate of WHS. She is the daughter includes eighth grader Dean Kowalski Lauren Hughes Joshua Solomon Dylan Heneck Julia Watkins been placed on the Honors List and of Drs. Patricia and Phiroz Bhagat of and sixth graders Austin Baum and Halli James Julia Spiridigliozzi Briana Goncalves Melissa Shulman Eric Hagstrom Eriene-Heidi Sidhom Scott Howard George Wharam Dean’s List for the fall 2004 semes- Westfield. Gregory Scott, all of Westfield. Elizabeth Kamel Graeme Stahl Tara Handza Maxwell Sugarman Christopher Jenkins Sean Wicks ter. Blair, a junior business – account- Sean Kilcullen Kelly Sullivan Christopher Joyce Peter Williams Michael Kirk Huber, a freshman ing/finance major, is a 2002 WHS John Merriman Lauded Anne Knisley John Taylor Kyle Hayden Marguerite Sulmont Molly Hudelson Ravi Tamboli James Kazazis Alan Workman and 2004 Westfield High School graduate. He is the son of Mr. and Stephanie Kuntz Diana Venezia Emily Kline Julianne Yee graduate, was placed on the Honors Mrs. Taw Richardson of Westfield. By Dickinson College Josephine La Costa Yixiao Wang Gabrielle Jakub Katherine Taylor Matthew Karnofsky Ross Tucker Daniel Klizas Patrick Younger List. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Scotch Plains resident Judith WESTFIELD – John Merriman, a REGULAR HONOR ROLL Elizabeth Lisooey Mark Vander Schaaf Ethan Krell Stephanie Wang Kirk Huber of Westfield. Michelle Brown was also named to senior majoring in English and Ital- GRADE 7 – 124 STUDENTS Maria Lomaka Michael Zhu Charles Laird Daniel Zavaro Katy Rebecca Engelmeyer, a se- the Dean’s List. A freshman and 2004 ian studies at Dickinson College in Lindsay Anderson Tracy Landon Catherine Maguire Steven Zilberberg Michael Lessner Arielle Ziering nior English major and religions stud- graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Carlisle, Pa., has been named to the Robert Anderson Jaclyn Laspata Dan Liu Tara Zierler ies minor, was also honored. The High School, she is the daughter of dean’s list for the fall 2004 semester. REGULAR HONOR ROLL Elise Annis Suzanne Lemberg Daniel Ludlum Jordyn Zucker daughter of Karen Engelmeyer of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of Scotch A Westfield High School graduate, GRADE 8 – 120 STUDENTS Jacob Archambault Dalton Mack Berkeley Heights and Mitchell Plains. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Michael Abbattista Gregory Luppescu Hayley Baker Grace MacKenzie Engelmeyer of West Orange, she is a The Dean’s List also includes Merriman of Westfield. Evan Bakst Ian MacKenzie Nicole Aloupis Kyle Marsh Residents Graduate 2001 graduate of Governor Shawn Patrick Coughlin of Berkeley Katherine Bange Olivia Magnanini Neil Amato Nicholas Mavrogiannis Livingston (GL) Regional High Heights. A sophomore physics major Fall Term Honors Robert Angus John McGrory Indiana University Tyler Becker Margaret Malaspina School. and 2003 GL graduate, he is the son Steven Anzalone Daniel Morse AREA — Indiana University in Students Revealed Daniel Berman Drew Margolis Bloomington, Ind. has reported the Sarah Maneck and Blair Wallace of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Coughlin of Scott Bernstein Amanda Markowski Julian Applebaum Taylor Murtishaw Richardson, both of Westfield, have Berkeley Heights. At Newark Academy Gordon Arnold Elaheh Nozari names of December graduates and Stephanie Bogin Lauren May David Babetski Kiran Patankar honor students who have earned a AREA – Newark Academy in Mia Brody Nicholas McAlister 3.5 grade point average of better Livingston has announced the names Maximilian Bryk Colin McKevitt Trevor Barnes Jaclyn Pellicano Spring Programs Scheduled Samuel Berse William Scott Perry during the 2004-2005 first semester. of local students that earned High Hon- Jacquelyn Buckman Mary McKevitt Max Blum Matthew Pogue Kathryn Lynn Ostertag of ors and Honors for the fall 2004 term. Sadie Burgdorf Daniel Nash Westfield received a Master of The High Honors List includes pu- Abigail Burton Sara Nelson Peter Boyes Alexander Powell At NJ Workshop for the Arts Nicholas Breza Leo Powell Science degree in Kinesiology. pils who earned grades of A-minus or Rebecca Castaldo Luke Nobile Amy Brown Edward Purcell Seth Andrew Weinglass of WESTFIELD — The New Jersey this semester will be violin instruc- above for each course taken. The Danny Choo Kathleen O’Neill Mountainside earned a Doctor of Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) in tion, taught by Dr. Theodore Honors List includes students who Sara Connery Corinne Parsloe Chelsea Bryk Thomas Purcell Morgan Bunting Caroline Raba Jurisprudence. Westfield is currently accepting reg- Schlosberg, NJWA Founder and Ex- achieved grades of B-minus or above Andrew Cordeiro Jill Pate Ariel Burns Samuel Rackear istration for its spring semester ecutive Director. for each course taken. John Crisan Patrick Porta courses. Both children and adults may still Westfield residents Julien Cobert, Tara Criscuolo Anna Powell “Creative Arts Workshops” will be enroll at the Music Studio for private Arielle Confino and Adam Subhas Alexander Cruz Beau Preston offered on Saturdays for nine weeks, vocal or instrumental lessons in a 30- joined Scotch Plains resident Giulia Matthew Daly Wade Preston beginning on March 19. Classes, taught , 45- or 60-minute format. The Music Mercuri in being placed on the High Katherine Davidson Megan Ramage by Diane Burkam, are scheduled for Studio, staffed by professional per- Honors List. Geena De Rose Adam Reich students in kindergarten and first grade formers and music educators, is open The Honors List includes Mitchell Dornfeld Amanda Rhodes at 9 a.m., grades 2 to 4 at 10 a.m., daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Westfielders Daniel Forman, Annie Christopher Dunstan Thomas Rivell grades 5 to 7 at 11 a.m. and grades 7 to Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classes Greenberg, Nina Subhas, Emily Carolyn Dyer Jaraad Rogers 9 at 12 p.m. This program, which are held at both NJWA locations. Bluck, Michael Forman and Emily Seth Egert Amy Roggenburg explores various facets of artistic de- Registration forms for these pro- Harris, as well as Scotch Plains stu- Lia Fagan Evan Rosenburgh sign, is held at the NJWA Annex at 361 grams can be obtained at the NJWA dents Alex Smith and Amit Parekh. Connor Farley Michael Rosin South Avenue East in Westfield. office at 150-152 East Broad Street in Berkeley Heights students Tracy Adam Fine Michal Sagal At the same location beginning on Westfield, or by calling (908) 789- Jacobson, Karishma Katti, Lauren Benjamin Fine Andrew Sauerwein Saturday, March 12, will be the “Knit- 9696. Additional information on all Portnoi, Matthew Kennedy, Rebecca David Fishman Emily Sawers ting and Crocheting” course, taught NJWA programs is available at Shulman and Max Jacobson were William Foltz Maxwell Schuster by Janet Hrindo. The series of eight www.njworkshopforthearts.com. also placed on the Honors List. Melissa Ford Samantha Seib lessons, for children ages 10 and older, Rachel Friedman Julian Seltzer will be held at 1 p.m. and a section for Maximilian Fusaro Connor Shields adults at 2 p.m. Knitting needles, FDU’s Florham Campus Tells Bridget Gallagher William Sickles crocheting hooks, patterns and skeins Leah Geoghegan Kenneth Sipe of yarn are included. Andrew Gialanella Jared Smith A third program at the NJWA An- Area Dean’s, Honors Students Emily Goodman Reid Smith GENEROUS DONATION…On February 5, Coles Elementary students held nex is the “Musical Theater Work- AREA – Fairleigh Dickinson Giordano, Christopher LoBrace, Jordan Graham Meredith Smith their Super Science Day during which students wanted to help raise money for shop” for students ages 10 to 18. This University’s (FDU) College at Kerry McVey and Lisa Wagner, Catherine Green Justin Snyder tsunami victims. After meeting with Principal Deborah Evans, the third and course, taught by veteran Broadway Florham Campus in Madison has re- Salvatore Arpino and Jeffrey Jenkins William Gretsky Daniel Sproull fourth graders decided to sell baked goods and greeting cards. The students, who actor Juan Pineda, will focus on scene, leased the names of local students of Mountainside, and Kelly Pantone Kyla Grodzka Darla Stabler worked at tables to sell their items, collected $1,650.15 that was donated to the audition, and performance prepara- who qualified for the fall 2004 se- of Berkeley Heights. Kerrington Hall Jake Sussman American Red Cross. Pictured, left to right, are: Jenna Maizes, Gabriell Charschan, tion, acting training, and solo and mester dean’s and honors lists. Dean’s list pupils include Scotch Jordan Harries Kamal Tamboli Erica Weiss and Jessica Prelusky. ensemble work. The class is sched- To qualify for the dean’s list, a Plains students Robert Cardinale, Kelly uled for Thursdays, from 3:30 to 5 student must obtain a 3.2 or better Gayara, Kristi Gayara, Samantha p.m., beginning on April 14. grade point average out of a possible Grzywacz, Charles Lee and Lisa The spring session of the Westfield 4.0. For the honors list, a 3.5 or better Mortkowitz, Nicole Anne Baseil and Fencing Club begins on Wednesday, must be earned. Kimberley Geraghty of Mountainside,






  …... March 30, at 6:30 p.m. for beginners Honors list students include Anthony Blasi and Nicholas Buteas of and at 7:30 p.m. for intermediate fenc- Amanda Haddad, Caitlin MacDonald Fanwood, and Berkeley Heights resi- ers. Saturday sessions begin on April and Jeffrey Mathews of Westfield, dents Linda Ardito, Veronica Blanco 2 at 9 a.m. for beginners, at 10 a.m. Scotch Plains residents Gina and Margaret Goodspeed. for intermediate students and at 11 a.m. for advanced fencers. These classes are held at All Saints Church on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. Coaches for the program, which now includes electric scoring equipment, are Ron Margulis, Paul Damiani, Charles Dooley and Bruce Rachman. The NJWA pre-school program, for children ages 3, 4 and 5, will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning March 23, for 10 two-hour sessions. Children can attend at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. at the main NJWA building at 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield. Instructors for this pro- gram, which encourages children to express their natural talents in art, drama and music, are Diane Burkam and Valerie Pineda. THEY GIVE A HOOT…Students in Nicola Crisp’s fourth grade class at Evergreen Elementary School in Scotch Plains dissected owl pellets while studying a unit on the
 
  New to the Kids ‘n’ Arts program human skeletal system. Parent/volunteer and former biologist with the Environ- mental Protection Agency, Pat Krema, assisted Mrs. Crisp, who introduced the David Capodanno pellets. Students also sifted through each pellet to uncover undigested fur and bones of previously ingested rodents. The bones were compared to the skeletal systems in Joins CPA Firm humans. Pictured, above, Mrs. Crisp, rear center, holds the pellets in the classroom. Charming “Gardens” Colonial WESTFIELD – David Capodanno of Westfield has joined the Edison- This pristine 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, colonial cape sits on a quiet tree lined street within walking based public accounting firm of Library Lists Schedule Amper, Politziner & Mattia, as a se- distance of school, town and NYC transportation. A sunny foyer and gleaming hardwood floors nior manager. welcome you into the formal dining room with wainscoting and chair rail while the spacious living Mr. Capodanno is a senior man- Of Programs for Adults ager in the firm’s audit and account- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- A hands-on beginner’s class, this room boasts a fireplace and entrée to an airy screen porch. A “state of the art” kitchen offers both ing department and has more than 20 morial Library, located at 550 East program will cover basic skills such as years of experience providing ac- Broad Street, will host the following using the library’s online catalog, ac- cabinet space and a convenient mud room along with access to a hall with a full bath, den and guest counting, auditing, tax services and programs for adults during the week of cessing e-books and placing Interli- business consulting to mid-size com- March 6 to 12. Free parking is avail- brary Loans. Because space is limited, room. The 2nd floor master bedroom features skylights, and a private bath and the other two panies in the manufacturing, distri- able. advance registration is required. Inter- bution and services industries. His On Tuesday, March 8, the library ested persons may stop by the Refer- bedrooms share a bath. A fabulous finished rec room complete this “MUST SEE “home! experience includes both public ac- will kick off its Spring 2005 Foreign ence Desk on the second floor or call counting and as an officer of a pub- Film Festival with two showings, at 1 (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4130. Offered at $ 759,900. licly traded company. and 7 p.m., of the Italian film “TGIF: Frank Sinatra: Why We Still Mr. Capodanno is a graduate of Everybody’s Fine, winner of the 1990 Remember” will be back by popular Barbara M. Callahan York College in York, PA with a Bach- Cannes Film Festival Prize of the Ecu- demand on Friday, March 11, at 1:30 (908) 301-2886 Direct elor of Science degree in Accounting. menical Jury. p.m. Reference Librarian Allan He is a member of the American “Know Your Library” also will be Kleiman will present a follow-up to a NJAR Circle of Excellence 2004 Institute of Certified Public Accoun- presented on March 8, at 11:30 a.m. The previous program on the entertainer. Cell: 908-447-1806 tants (AICPA), the New Jersey Soci- library’s professional staff will intro- Light refreshments will be served. 209 Central Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090 ety of CPAs (NJSCPA) and the Asso- The library’s full slate of children’s E-Mail: [email protected] duce participants to many of the services Bus.: (908) 233-5555 ciation of Certified Fraud Examin- available, both within the library and programs will resume on Tuesday, ers. remotely. March 15. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 3, 2005 Page 9

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www.aarp.org Page 10 Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dr. Eugene Hohenstein, Navy Veteran; Dominick J. Stallone, 72, Truck Driver; Physician In Westfield Over 40 Years – Obituaries – Pyrotechnician and Former Firefighter Dr. Eugene C. Hohenstein, a life- serving with the 29th Infantry Divi- Dominick J. Stallone, 72, of Ber- Westfield for 44 years, and a member long resident of Westfield, died on sion in Europe. Euphemia Bauer, 92, Founded Business; keley Heights died on Thursday, Feb- of the Tall Cedars Gun Club in Roselle Saturday, February 19, at the Surviving are his wife, Ruth M. ruary 24, at Overlook Hospital in Park. Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- Hohenstein; a son, Robert Loved and Encouraged Her Family Summit. He was predeceased by a brother, tion Center in Scotch Plains. Hohenstein; a sister, Marjorie Born in Westfield, he had lived Joseph Stallone, Sr., and two sisters, Dr. Hohenstein retired in 1991 af- Johnston, and three grandchildren. Euphemia Church Bauer of Westfield High School to the New there until moving to Berkeley Catherine Weirich and Mary Knight. ter practicing medicine in Westfield Private funeral services were held Westfield, 92, affectionately known as Jersey state high school football Heights in 1967. Surviving are his wife, Carole for over 40 years. on Wednesday, February 23, under Peggy, died peacefully at home on Sun- championships in 1998. The family Mr. Stallone had been a truck driver Niblock Stallone; a daughter, Colette During World War II, he served in the direction of the Gray Funeral day, February 27, following a brief includes multiple golf and college for Standard Tallow, a rendering com- Stallone of Tequesta, Fla.; a son, Mark the United States Navy. His twin Home, 318 East Broad Street in illness. Only a week ago, Mrs. Bauer’s football championship players, too. pany in Newark, for 25 years before Stallone of Berkeley Heights; a brother, brother, First Lieutenant Robert Westfield. entire extended family of more than 30 Mrs. Bauer also encouraged and retiring. He also worked as a Leonard Stallone of Berkeley Heights; Hohenstein, was killed in action while March 3, 2005 children, grandchildren and great- supported her family in their pursuit pyrotechnician for Garden State Fire- a sister, Theresa Kovalick of Pennsyl- grandchildren arrived from as far away of education. She was justifiably works in Millington for 35 years. vania, and two grandchildren. Chester Pachucki, 91, Sheet Metal Worker; as California and Texas to spend sev- proud of their many accomplishments Mr. Stallone had been a volunteer The funeral was held on Monday, eral days with her and her husband, in law, medicine, real estate and busi- fireman in Westfield from 1957 to February 28, from the Paul Ippolito Original Owner of Town Hardware Store Bruce, at their home. ness. Several offspring attended Duke 1967 and in Berkeley Heights, where Berkeley Memorial in Berkeley Heights. Raised in nearby Cranford, Mrs. University. Another graduated Phi he attained the rank of Captain, from A Funeral Mass followed at the Little Chester Pachucki, 91, of Westfield He was predeceased by a grand- Bauer was a longtime resident of Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins 1972 to 1978. Flower Church in Berkeley Heights. died on Wednesday, February 23, at son, Vincent DiGiorgio, in 1995. Westfield. Together with her husband, University. He was a United States Army vet- The committal service was private. Overlook Hospital in Summit. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, they founded Master Memorials in Mrs. Bauer’s unusual given name, eran of the Korean Conflict, serving Memorial donations may be made Born in Newark, he was raised in Mildred Greco Pachucki; a daughter, 1939. The family business is now run Euphemia, became a cherished fam- from 1953 to 1955. to the Benjamin Chester Santore Fund, Dickson City, Pa. He had lived in Joyce DiGiorgio; a granddaughter and by daughter Sally Bauer Doerr and ily name, a tradition passed on from Mr. Stallone was a member of the 32 Station Street, Berkeley Heights Mountainside and Pompano Beach, six great-grandchildren. her husband, Tim. According to Mrs. mother to daughter to two grand- Mount Carmel Society in Berkeley 07922. To send condolences, please Fla. before moving to Westfield 18 A memorial service was held on Doerr, “My mother and father have daughters. In his toast on her 90th Heights for 37 years, a member of visit www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com. years ago. Sunday, February 27, at the Dooley always been partners in business as birthday in 2003, one of Mrs. Bauer’s American Legion Post No. 0003 in March 3, 2005 Mr. Pachucki had been employed Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- well as life. You never think of one grandsons claimed that he, too, was as a sheet metal worker for Union enue in Westfield. without thinking of the other.” now named Euphemia. Local No. 22 of Cranford for over 40 Memorial donations may be made Mrs. Bauer taught by example that Mrs. Bauer is survived by Bruce, Community News years, retiring in 1973. He also was to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. family came first, gathering everyone her husband of 70 years, and their four the original owner of the Town Hard- Box 356, Westfield 07091. together for a yearly two-week reunion children: Euphemia Church “Bonnie” ware Store in Clark. March 3, 2005 in Stone Harbor each summer. Along Bauer of Dallas, Tex., Nancy Bauer with sun and sand, fresh crumb cake, Gearhart (William) of Plainfield, Sally AARP Chapter Reveals Virginia Crawford, 78 Anita Rainish, 83 bocce ball, beach paddle, big dinners Bauer Doerr (Tim) of Westfield, and Virginia Mae Kelly Crawford, 78, Anita Rainish, 83, of Applewood at and even a wedding were just some of Bruce John Bauer (Hope) of Orinda, General Meeting Monday of Rahway died on Tuesday, Febru- Amherst in Massachusetts died on the pastimes down at the shore. Calif. ary 22, at Saint Barnabas Medical Wednesday, February 23, at the Cen- Mrs. Bauer felt that life was meant Also surviving are 11 grandchil- WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Chap- business meeting to be held later. Center in Livingston. ter for Extended Care at Amherst. to be celebrated. So anniversaries, dren: Trent Bruce Harkrader (Deena), ter No. 4137 of the American Associa- Annual dues of $5 are now due. Born in Hackettstown, Virginia had Born on April 19, 1921 in the Bronx, birthdays and graduations have always Euphemia Brooke Bauer Halleran tion of Retired Persons will hold its next The 1:30 p.m. program will feature been a resident of Springfield and N.Y., she was the daughter of the late been considered as important as any (Sean), Ward Hadley Bauer general meeting Monday, March 7, in nutritional expert Bonnie Testa of the Plainfield before moving to Rahway Gussie and Abe Chudnoff. She had holiday. Sundays at Echo Lake Coun- Harkrader, Elissa Gearhart Parsons the Assembly Hall of The Presbyterian Vitalizer Company. She will speak on in 1947. lived most of her life in Scotch Plains. try Club and take-out from Ferraro’s (Bradford), Kristy Gearhart Church in Westfield, located at Broad “Timely Tips for Taking Vitamins She had worked for 16 years as a Mrs. Rainish had been an adminis- became a family tradition, along with McGovern (Michael), William Street and Mountain Avenue. Guests and Improving Your Health.” A ques- home health aide with the Visiting trative assistant for many years for ping-pong matches between cousins Ragnar Gearhart, Michael Bauer and potential members are invited. tion-and-answer period will follow. Nurses of Westfield prior to retiring. Eastman Kodak in Mountainside be- in the family room. Two dozen for Doerr (Megan), Brandon Albert The social period with refreshments Members are asked to donate She was the beloved mother of fore retiring many years ago. dinner has never been unusual. If some- Doerr, Peggy Marie Frances Doerr, will begin at 1 p.m., with a brief canned and boxed grocery items to David James Broadwell and his wife, She was predeceased by her hus- one unexpected turned up from out of Kelly Euphemia Bauer, and Rebecca benefit homeless and needy people. Kimberly, of Rahway, Phyllis band of 28 years, Morton M. Rainish, town, Mrs. Bauer simply set another Madeleine Bauer. Prayer to A trip is planned for Monday, March Miterotonda and her husband, Frank, in 1969. place at the table. Four great-grandchildren survive 21 to the Brownstone in Paterson for of Brick, and stepson William Surviving are two sons, John Rainish Many of her 11 grandchildren also her as well, including Hunter Bruce The Blessed Virgin an Italian luncheon and entertain- Crawford of Rahway, and dear sister of Richardson, Tex. and David Rainish spent summers at the Bauer home, McGovern, Riley Nancy McGovern, PRAYER TO THE BLESSED ment. The $55 cost includes the bus to Ralph P. Kelly of Hackettstown of Mundelein, Ill.; a daughter, Lori crafting their skills in the swimming Ryan William Parsons and Charlotte VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) ride and all tips. Reservations may be and Patricia Babich of Barnegat. Clarke of Amherst, Mass.; six grand- pool or on the tennis court. Grand- Elizabeth Harkrader. Oh most beautiful flower of Mount made at Monday’s meeting or by call- She also is survived by four cher- children and a great-granddaughter. daughter Kelly Bauer plays water Visitation will be tomorrow, Fri- Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of ing (908) 232-1362. ished grandchildren, Karla Burial took place on Friday, Febru- polo in California. Grandsons Hadley day, March 4, at the Bauer family heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Several multi-night trips also are Miterotonda, Lisa Fox, Lauren ary 25, at the Cedar Park Cemetery in and Trent Bruce Harkrader both be- home, 1171 East Broad Street, from of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist planned, beginning with “Tulip Time Broadwell and Owen Broadwell, and Paramus. came state tennis champions in noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. En- me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the in Canada,” May 8 to 12, and continu- three adored great-grandchildren, Arrangements were under the di- Texas. Another tennis-playing grand- tombment will be private. Sea, help me show me herein, you ing with “Virginia Beach-Baltimore- Hannah Fox, Sarah Fox and Jenna Fox. rection of the Amherst Funeral Home son, Brandon Doerr, quarterbacked March 3, 2005 are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Washington, D.C,” September 25 to A memorial mass was held on Sat- of Amherst, Mass. Mother of God, Queen of Heaven 29, and “Christmas in Nashville and urday, February 26, at St. Agnes Ro- Memorial contributions may be Albert W. D’Amanda, 77, Was Engineer; and Earth! I humbly beseech you Gatlinburg” from November 15 to 21. man Catholic Church in Clark. made to Children’s Aid and Family from the bottom of my heart to Reservations for these trips also may Arrangements were by the Pettit- Services, 8 Trumbull Road, Former Armory Company Commander succor me in this necessity. There be made at Monday’s meeting or by Davis Funeral Home in Rahway. Northampton, Mass. 01060. are none that can withstand your calling Marie Walsh at (732) 669-0399. March 3, 2005 March 3, 2005 Albert W. D’Amanda, 77, of States Army Signal Corp during the power. Oh, show me herein you are Mountainside died on Tuesday, March Korean Conflict and company com- my mother. Oh Mary, conceived Prayer to St. Jude Cecilia Smullen, 86, Deputy Surrogate; 1, at his home. mander of the Westfield Armory for without sin, pray for us who have Born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., the New Jersey National Guard from recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Was Member of Catholic Daughters he lived in Mountainside for 38 years. 1960 to 1961. place this cause in your hands (3X). martyr, great in virtue and rich in Cecilia McCoy Smullen, 86, of and by a daughter, Susan Smullen, in An engineer for General Electric in Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Westfield died on Saturday, February 1957. Heightstown from 1961 to 1993, he Ingrid Gennies D’Amanda; two lems, light all roads so that I can Christ, faithful intercessor of all 26, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Surviving are four sons, Francis R. worked on satellites, submarine so- daughters, Karen D’Amanda and attain my goal. You who gave me who invoke your special patron- Born and raised in Newark, she Smullen, Howard E. Smullen, Brian nar and a camera on the moon rover. Suzanne Mulroe, and a sister, Elaine the divine gift to forgive and forget age in time of need, to you I have lived in Westfield for 53 years. D. Smullen and Kevin J. Smullen; a He was a member of New Jersey D’Amanda. all evil against me and that in all recourse from the depth of my Prior to retiring in 1997, Mrs. brother, Joseph McCoy; 12 grand- Professional Licensed Engineers and A service will be held at 11 a.m. instances in my life you are with heart and humbly beg to whom Smullen had been the Deputy Surro- children and 10 great-grandchildren. the Mountainside Board of Adjust- tomorrow, Friday, March 4, at the me. I want in this short prayer to God has given such great power to gate for Union County in Elizabeth A Mass of Christian Burial was ment, and was Past President of the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield thank you for the things as you come to my assistance. Help me for 29 years. offered on Tuesday, March 1, at St. Mountainside Democratic Club. Avenue in Westfield. Visitation will confirm once again that I never in my urgent position. In return I She was a member of the Westfield Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in He earned a degree in electrical engi- be at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. want to be separated from you in promise to make your name known Chapter of Catholic Daughters of Garwood. Burial took place at neering from Clarkson College of Tech- Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery eternal glory. Thank you for your and cause you to be invoked. Say America and of St. Anne’s Prayer Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. nology in Pottsdam, N.Y. and a master’s in Westfield. mercy towards me and mine. The three Our Fathers, three Hail Network in Garwood. Memorial donations may be made degree in industrial engineering from Memorial donations may be made person must say this prayer three Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude She was predeceased by her hus- to Deborah Hospital. the New Jersey Institute of Technology. to the American Cancer Society. consecutive days. After three days, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Publication must be band, Francis J. Smullen, in 1984, March 3, 2005 He was a Captain in the United March 3, 2005 the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the promised. This novena has never MASTER favor is granted. A.Z. been known to fail. A.Z. N ow Offering the New MEMORIALS Donate Your Car Willow View Mausoleum, 524 Central Avenue Westfield, NJ A Unique Concept in (908) 233-2350 Westfield / Mountainside Chapter Memorial Properties. Help Can’t Wait Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) One Call Does It All Designer • Builders of fine Tax Deductible • Free Towing Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans MONUMENTS *Some restrictions apply. Advertising supplied by SAS MARKERS B eauty, Dignity & Peace MAUSOLEUMS Overlooking Bunnell Pond. Lettered • Cleaned Tim Doerr DEEGAN Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. 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      A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 3, 2005 Page 11 Concepts & Thought Park Middle School Principal Lisa Rebimbas Tells Distinguished, Regular Honor Roll Pupils Barbara Mammen Named SCOTCH PLAINS – The Distin- Taryn Luby James Tsipas Michael Buro Kaitlyn Mills Gage Flippen Lawrence Rosello guished and Regular Honor Rolls at Vidhan Malik Jeffrey Uehlinger Terry Bustos Nicole Mineo Richard Fung Philip Rosenkrantz Park Middle School in Scotch Plains David Mandala Kelly Yutz Caitlin Campbell Lester Nare Nathan Ghabour Christine Ruggieri Instructional Tech. Supervisor have been revealed by Principal Lisa Yevgenjy Mayorenko Matthew Zawodniak Christina Capece Saxony Nielsen David Gigiel Michael Rupnarain Rebimbas for the second marking Donald Cejovic Erin O’Brien Matthew Graziano Derek Sands WESTFIELD — Barbara structional technology, science DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL period of the 2004-2005 term. Elaine Chan Andrew Pansulla Elisabeth Greenberg Sarah Schaible Mammen has been named Super- education and differentiation of SEVENTH GRADE – 43 STUDENTS To qualify for the Distinguished Gillian Clark Petros Petridis Colin Grimm Samantha Schuster visor of Instructional Technology instruction. Stephanie Baier William Kaiserman Honor Roll, students must earn A’s in Thomas Cristiani Brianna Provenzano Alison Haggan Alessandra Scott for the Westfield She has conducted Stephanie Baliko Leigh Kwasny all subjects. Pupils placed on the Joseph Del Prete Chantel Quesada Ashley Harrison Kimberly Shelus Public Schools, as- presentations at the Remy Bernardo Michelene Lambros Regular Honor Roll must earn A’s Tyler Della Badia Charles Ringel Cody Kalebota Evan Silverman suming the position New Jersey Associa- Rachel Blom Samantha Mannino and B’s in major subjects such as Nicole Desando Matthew Ritsko Kristina Kalkstein Kevin Spaeth February 1. tion of School Ad- Alessandri Bubnov Kimberly Many mathematics, science, social studies, Antonio Di Nizo Philip Rivera Paul Korprowski Samuel Stamler Ms. Mammen will ministrators Sarah Canfield Ryan McTernan language arts and reading, and no John Domanski Christine Rocha Jonathan Kosenick Blake Vanbuskirk work closely with Technspo, New Jer- Timothy Carroll Marguerite Murad grade lower than a C in other sub- Alexander Ebeling Daniel Rodriguez Rebecca Lipke Sarah Yi teachers and build- sey Association for Sophie Chou Richard Murray jects. Josef Ellis Christina Romagnano Roger Liu Rachel Young ing administrators to Supervision and Zachary Cimafonte Nicole Ostrowski enhance the utiliza- Curriculum Devel- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Aditya Dahiya Renata Pacaja Quianzhou Zhao tion and integration opment conferences, SIXTH GRADE – 64 STUDENTS Joseph D’Auria Jason Pearl of technology in and has trained over Brie Adamczyk Danya Jacobs Michael Demmel Kerry Pierce Wine Tasting, Auction Set classroom activities, 500 school adminis- Bria Barnes Lauren Katz Marisa Dolan Morgan Puleo curriculum, collabo- trators for New Jer- Lauren Berk Emma Kelly Brian Dunn Shannon Reimers ration and commu- sey Elite through a Elle Bernardo Matthew Kersey Robert Frazee Lauren Rosenthal To Benefit Education Fund nication. Barbara Mammen grant from the Bill Micaela Jo Bernardo Richard Krema Katrina Gans Stephen Scannell She will also de- and Melinda Gates Christina Bobyack Kenneth Lee Adriana Gerritsen Maria Seidel WESTFIELD — The Education sign and implement professional Foundation. Erin Brown Anna Leistikow Melissa Goldberg Aleksandra Szczuka a non-profit organization formed in Fund of Westfield will hold its sec- development in these areas and Ms. Mammen holds a bachelor’s Laura Bruce Conor Lockier Daniel Herczak Devra Traiman 1991, the purpose of which is to pro- ond annual Wine Tasting and Auction provide input in the development degree in elementary education Lauren Buckley Brianna Mahoney Lauren Hirschhorn Andrew Van Haasteren vide a catalyst for the generation and Fundraiser on Saturday, March 12, at of the district’s website. from Pace College, a master’s de- Gregory Budis Adam Monzella Joseph Kaiser Kimberly Wenson allocation of resources to enhance the the James Ward Mansion on East With a varied career in educa- gree from Brooklyn College in sci- Santino Butler Alexandria Nychay Allison Zimmermann programs for students of the Westfield Broad Street in Westfield. tion, Ms. Mammen comes to ence and environmental education, Michael Canicosa Tyler Palkoski Public Schools. It seeks to be a partner REGULAR HONOR ROLL The event will include a selection Westfield from the Manalapan- and pursued her Supervisory Cer- Joanna Carroll Benjamin Parisi of the schools and the community in SEVENTH GRADE – 53 STUDENTS of fine wines, sponsored by The Wine Englishtown Regional Schools tification at Rutgers and Georgian Marianna Caruso-Gilbert Hyun-Jin Park the pursuit of excellence. Andrea Barone Nicholas Kosciolek Library in Springfield. A silent auc- where she was the Supervisor of Court College. Rachel Chan Alexandra Pearl The organization provides an on- Ulises Barros Michael Lee tion will be held, offering sport and Science and Technology. Her ca- She is a member of the National Hayley Cornwell Anath Rao going, centralized source of additional Jack Bouchakjian Jin Yong Lee theater tickets, a Westfield “Y” mem- reer in education began as a sci- Science Teachers Association and Jennifer Cua Brittany Reilly funds and resources to assist the pub- Rebecca Brand Michael Leist bership, and a variety of other items ence teacher in Brooklyn, N.Y. and the Association for Supervision and Meghan Cunningham Alissa Ricci lic schools in maintaining and en- Karolyn Buckridee Erin Lewis donated by Westfield merchants. later, in Howell, where she de- Curriculum Development. Matthew D’Apuzzo Stephanie Robak hancing the quality of education in Michael Burke Nivedita Malik Tickets are $75 per person. Checks signed and taught a science pro- Commenting on instructional Meredith Davis Anne Rubin Westfield. Peter Citera Michael Marsan payable to “The Education Fund of gram for Gifted and Talented stu- technology, Ms. Mammen said, Paige Della Badia Kevin Schmidt In the past 10 years, the Education Zaria Combs Silka Merriman Westfield” may be sent to The Educa- dents. “Technology should be a ubiqui- Desli DeMarscio Danielle Schweizer Fund has allowed teachers at all grade Alexander Davis Harrison Millings tion Fund of Westfield, P.O. Box 2221, For 12 years she pursued a ca- tous tool for teaching and learning. Rachel Dolan Harmeet Sohal levels to purchase new equipment Michael Del Sordi William Muirhead Westfield, 07091-2221. reer in educational publishing as In the classroom, it allows teachers Sarah Drum Michael Spaeth and materials used in their classrooms. Brian Dempsey Alfredo Luis Pawid For further information, please e- an editor, writer, and consultant. and students to communicate, col- Marc Henry Estriplet, 2nd Allison Staniec Additionally, grants have provided Jack Diaz Rachel Petersen mail [email protected] Ms. Mammen has presented laborate, connect and create in ways Angelica Ewaska Bartosz Stawicki funds for many larger school based Adam DiBattista Rachel Pincus or call (908) 317-9813. workshops in many New Jersey that were unthinkable only a few Brendan Farrell Elizabeth Stranzenbach projects. The fund has raised and Vangelis Dimopoulos Allison Prestridge The Education Fund of Westfield is school districts that focus on in- years ago.” Tessa Felegy Rory Szeto distributed over $150,000 in grants to Robert Evans Traci Rigano Westfield Public Schools. Morgan Foxton Elizabeth Tenzer Jerenyl Fernandez Monica Rodriguez Elena Haggan Jonathan Vanderwiel Orientation Coffee Jennifer Geoghegan Julia Ross John Howarth Terence White Matthew Greaney Richard Shevlin Scheduled in SP-F March 8 BOE Mtg. Peter Huether Alyssa Young Stephen Hansen Theres Signona SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch REGULAR HONOR ROLL Lauren Harnett Courtney Smeltzer Plains-Fanwood Superintendent of To Focus on Budget SIXTH GRADE – 64 STUDENTS Matthew Harris Christopher Smith Schools, Dr. Carol B. Choye, has WESTFIELD – The Westfield Kimberley Agbo Jillian Mazza Noorlene Helm Thomas Strowe scheduled an informal coffee hour Board of Education will continue Nikolai Alexander-Himlan Melissa McKenna Madeline Holt Ashante Taylor-Cox for the parents of new students who to discuss the proposed 2005-2006 Stephanie Bauman Jake Merlo Maxim Kachalov Adam Terry will enter the district’s pre-kinder- school budget at its Tuesday, March Kyle Berwick David Mullen Sarah Kavity Justin Terry garten and kindergarten programs in 8 meeting in Room 105 at 302 Elm Jerry Bi Christine Murphy Zachary Koch Malika Williams September of 2005. Street in Westfield at 8 p.m. The Anthony Bianco Folaranmi Ogunfemi Anthony Zukofsky The meeting is set for Tuesday, public is welcome to attend. Celeste Bilkerdyk Daniel Palumbo March 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Coles El- It is anticipated that by then, public DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL school districts will have received Meghan Bruckman Jennifer Palumbo ementary School on Kevin Road in EIGHTH GRADE – 20 STUDENTS notification from the state regarding Ryan Burger Lindsay Payne Kristyn Berger Jordan Metsky Scotch Plains. This follows a similar aid, and a clearer indication of rev- Toni-Ann Capece David Pinkowski Elizabeth Chen Anne O’Halloran daytime gathering that was to be held enue possibilities for Westfield’s Christopher Cerchio Adam Redfield Michelle Conway Kathryn Powell yesterday, Wednesday, March 2. 2005-2006 school district budget can Robert Cerchio Nicole Reed Rebecca Dorilus Danielle Sette This informal coffee and conver- be identified. Elizabeth Churaman Brandon Reeder Michael Ferrara Jessica Slegowski sation get-together is designed to A complete agenda will be avail- Jacqueline Close Abraham Rivera Emily Katz Christian Speck provide basic information for the able on Monday, March 7, in the Board Nicole Danik Nereida Rodriguez Allison Killeen Sara Stanton parents of incoming students and to Secretary’s office at 302 Elm Street D’Andra Drewitt Carl Rosen Courtney Kolb Brittney Veeck help alleviate their stress regarding and at www.westfieldnj.com/boe. Erik Ekstrand Stephen Ruggieri Karthik Krishna Kumar Eric Williams the screening and registration pro- All public meetings of the school Kimberly Federico Micah Seaman Thomas Leong Chang Yaramothu cesses. board are taped and may be viewed Camille Handy David Sherman Other district personnel, in addi- on Channel 36 on Tuesdays at 8 PROVIDING ANSWERS…Barbara Ball, Supervisor of Language Arts K-8, left, Amanda Hanna Rachel Siegel REGULAR HONOR ROLL tion to Dr. Choye, will also be on a.m., 3 and 11 p.m. and Thursdays responds to questions from a mother of an elementary school student following the Paul Honeycutt Oleg Solovyev EIGHTH GRADE – 75 STUDENTS hand to answer questions, hear any at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Strengthening Study Skills presentation to parents on February 10. Gregory Kashmer Salvatore Spadaro Alison Acevedo Sean Lockier concerns, and offer advice. Molly Kildow Shane Squier Whitney Adams Valerie Luby Sarah Lazarus Sarah-Elis Stein Kerilyn Bartley Teausha Matthews Tips on Study Skills Brought Kathleen Leeper Jamie Swanton Kristin Betau Kayla McAlindin Daniel Lesce Damian Tardi Stephanie Bistis Matthew McQuoid Alexa Levy Connor Thompson Ryan Brown Liana Messina To WF Elementary Parents Edward Logie Rose Thompson Michael Bumiller Daniel Michalak

WESTFIELD – Parents of students ing aloud to children and making the Westfield Memorial Library: March 2005 Events in all six elementary schools attended most of everyday opportunities, like Dorson Baby Care, Inc. ADULT PROGRAMS a meeting on February 10 in the sharing family history. Dr. Schmidt Would you like time, rest and comfort after the birth of your Tamaques Elementary School audi- suggested watching TV programs baby? Dorson Baby Care will give you the attention and care March 2 at 7:00 PM Author Jeff Cohen: “For Whom the Minivan Rolls” torium to learn how to help strengthen together about important historical that you and your baby deserve! March 4 at 1:30 PM TGIF: A Visit to Japan study skills at home. topics. We Provide: March 5 at 10:00 AM Alzheimer's Assoc. of NJ. - Clinical Trials Responding to requests from par- Westfield’s new Supervisor of In- March 8 at 10:00 AM Computer Class - Westfield Library Online ents who attended a curriculum work- structional Technology Barbara x Live-in, Live-out, full and part time baby nurses & nannies Accredited by the NJ March 8 at 1 & 7:00 PM Foreign Film - Everybody’s Fine shop in the fall, department supervi- Mammen provided free Internet re- x Baby and family support just after childbirth Commission on Accreditation March 11 at 1:30 PM TGIF: Frank Sinatra:Why We Still Remember sors in the Westfield Public Schools sources with study skill information for Home Care, Inc. recommended ways in which parents to practice at home. March 15 at 10:00 AM Computer Class - Learn the Internet Part I could provide a positive environment Regina Kiczek, Supervisor of K- Expectant Moms: Call now to reserve your baby nurse March 18 at 1:30 PM TGIF: Nat King Cole: Always A Class Act in which children’s homework time 12 Mathematics, recommended that (973) 672-7691 (732) 376-0003 March 22 at 10:00 AM Computer Class - Learn the Internet Part II could be more effective. parents resist the urge to tell children www.dorsonhomecare.com March 22 at 7:00 PM Film Program - To Kill A Mockingbird Copies of the complete PowerPoint the answers, but instead encourage March 29 at 10:00 AM Computer Class - Genealogy Databases presentation referred to on February the child to work out the problem. Dr. 10 are available in the Office of In- Kiczek suggested practicing basic CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS struction at 302 Elm Street or by facts and “mental math” while driv- March 1 & 2 at 10:30 AM Little Listeners (ages 2 - 3½) calling the office at (908) 789-4415. ing in the car with children, waiting March 15 at 1:30 PM Time for Tales (ages 3½ -5) Barbara Ball, Supervisor of Lan- on line, etc., and to make math a part Small groups & Low tuition March 17 at 10:30 AM Time for Tales guage Arts K-8, stressed the impor- of daily life. Improve 100, 150, 200 + points March 17 at 3:45 PM Special St. Patrick’s Day Program tance of developing literacy skills The Supervisor of Foreign Lan- Powerful test taking tips March 19 at 9:30 AM Diggin’ for Dinosaurs (grades K and up) early in a child’s life. She noted that guage K-8, Robert Roth, encouraged reading both aloud and silently with the use of visual aids and “study bud- Certified Teachers March 19 at 12:30 PM Diggin’ for Dinosaurs (repeat performance) one’s child should be done on a regu- dies.” March 22 & 23 at 9:45 AM Lapsit (ages 10-23 months) lar basis. All the supervisors stressed the OUR 28TH YEAR OF SERVICE March 22 at 1:30 PM Time for Tales Westfield’s Supervisor of the Gifted importance of students’ good organi- March 24 at 10:30 AM Time for Tales and Talented program, Cheryl zational skills, such as keeping an NEW WRITING SECTION March 29 & 30 at 9:45 AM Lapsit Dunkiel, encouraged parents to chal- assignment booklet and keeping their March 29 at 1:30 PM Time for Tales lenge their children by asking them rooms and backpacks organized in March 31 at 10:30 AM Time for Tales questions. She also stressed the im- order to find information and materi- CHATHAM, SCOTCH PLAINS, portance of allowing children to work als easily. A bibliography of refer- SUMMIT, METUCHEN, EDISON All programs are free to Westfield Memorial Library cardholders; through problems alone and learn ence books was also made available pre-registration or age restrictions may apply to some programs. from their mistakes. to parents at the February 10 meeting Please call the Library for further information. Maria Schmidt, Social Studies Su- and is now available in the Office of EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER 1-800-762-8378 550 East Broad Street y Westfield, NJ 07090 y 908-789-4090 pervisor K-12, also emphasized read- Instruction. WWW.ESCTESTPREP.COM PSAT / SAT www.wmlnj.org New Jersey The ittle The &Workshop Opera Company WESTFIELD for the Of New Jersey 2005 Arts L"Not so little anymore!" 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-17 KLIMOWICZ NETS 22; BURKE GETS 12, GILLOOLY 11 Raiders Top Vikings, 59-36, For UC Ladies Hoop Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN ball team its second straight Union top-seeded Raiders, 36-30, on Febru- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times County Tournament championship ary 25, 2003. The Vikings controlled Veterans, point guard Jenny Burke, with a 59-36 victory at Roselle Catho- the tempo with a slowed-down pace center Hillary Klimowicz and for- lic High School on February 25. but, this time, the Raiders were ready ward Maura Gillooly, came up with Through the guidance of Head for them. an offensive 1-2-3 punch while their Coach Kathy Matthews, who has “It was really important to win, defense gave the third-seeded Vikings amassed 568 career victories, the Vi- especially since the year before we headaches to earn the Scotch Plains- kings, who have appeared in five won (2004) we lost to Union Catho- Fanwood High School girls basket- straight UCT finals, upset the then lic. It was a big upset,” said Burke. “We ran a trapping match up. They David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times were unprepared for that because we ESTABLISHING A NEW RAIDER WINNING RECORD…Steve Mineo, top, picks up career win No. 113 after pinning have never run it before like that. Cougar Chris Ridente in 29 seconds during the 135-lb finals. The previous record of 112 was set last year by Derek They usually dribble around the half Francavilla at the state semifinals. court line and that was impossible because we were there to trap them.” STEVE MINEO BREAKS SP-F RECORD WITH 113 WINS “(ALJ) Johnson actually played a very similar game. They also tried to hold the ball on us. We saw that in the beginning of the game and saw how Raiders Advance 9, Devils 5, that could take us out of our game. We practiced on that all week and started setting up way past the 3-point line, pulling the ball back and pressuring from there. We were working on the To Region 3 Mat Tournament first trap zone and force turnovers. I think we did that tonight,” Klimowicz By DAVID B. CORBIN second with 177.5 points. Although Seeded first at 119-lbs, Gano, a explained. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times entering only six wrestlers, the sophomore, lived up to his expecta- The 20-5 Raiders just had too many A fine performance across the board Westfield Blue Devils, who finished tions by clamping Rahway’s Joe offensive weapons for the 17-6 Vi- gave the Rahway High School wres- sixth with 84 points, advanced five to Andes in 4:42 with a cradle. Prior to kings to handle. Klimowicz, who fin- tlers the team title at the District 11 the regions. the fall, Gano recorded a takedown, ished with 18 rebounds and five Tournament in Westfield on February The Raiders and the Indians each two reversals and two nearfalls. blocks, put in 22 points, nine in the 26. The Indians, who advanced 11 to claimed four champions – Raiders “He posted off with his leg. I saw it first quarter when the Raiders took a the Region 3 Tournament, totaled 252 Sal Gano (119-lbs), Steve Mineo and all I had to do was sit him back,” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 14-7 lead. The Vikings, however, were to top the three-time defending cham- (135-lbs), Pat Mineo (140-lbs) and said Gano. “I feel great winning as a GOING IN FOR A LAYUP…Raider Elizabeth DeCataldo, No. 22, goes in for a having some success containing her pion Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) Anthony Ferrante (145-lbs) and Indi- sophomore. I’m hoping to be a three- layup with heavy pressure from Viking Leslie Hendricks, No. 25. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Raiders, who advanced nine to finish ans Juan Herrera (103-lbs), Ryan time district champ.” Wilson (112-lbs), defending 119-lb Exceeding expectations, Ferrante, state champion Darrion Caldwell seeded fourth, pulled off a 3-2 upset BLUE DEVIL COACHJOHNSON’S LINEUP JUGGLING NEARLY PAYS OFF (130-lbs) and heavyweight Andre over top-seeded Blue Devil Tom Neblett. Andrew Shaffer took top DelDuca in the semis then recorded honors at 152-lbs for the Blue Devils. four takedowns, a nearfall and an Steve Mineo claimed his fourth escape to stop Rahway’s Carlos Blue Devil Swim Boys’ Gamble Resulted District 11 title and set a SP-FHS Nicasio, 11-6, in the finals. record with 113 career wins by pin- “I came with a mission to do the ning Chris Ridente of Cranford in the best that I could. My tournament was finals. The previous record of 112 amazing. I have been working In Wild Public ‘A’ Final With BrH2O was set by Derek Francavilla last year takedowns with Pat (Mineo),” ex- at the state tournament. plained Ferrante. “I wanted to be slick but courteous DelDuca rebounded to beat By DAVID B. CORBIN and put together 40 personal-best about mixing and matching things, ishing time of 1:40.7 was 10th fastest to my opponent but I wanted to get off Linden’s Marco Renderos, 5-3 in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times swims to finish the championship getting times and splits to put to- in Westfield High School (WHS) his- the mat quickly so I went to the bear overtime to become one of a very few Never count the Westfield High meet with Bridgewater-Raritan in an gether the best lineup at the end of the tory. hug and shot the half,” explained number of Blue Devils to qualify all School boys swimming team out! 85-85 tie, which forced the outcome year. I do that for us, and I do it for “That was a huge opening event, Mineo. “I am eager to have my brother four years for the region tournament. Even if the lineup may not have had to be decided by power points, at teams I think we might see in states, got our crowd pumped and gave by my side down at Atlantic City.” “He didn’t want to tie up with me. the depth that it had enjoyed in previ- Lincoln Community School in like Bridgewater, Hillsborough, the Bridgewater-Raritan the message that Sophomore Pat Mineo joined his His game plan was working and I ous years. After being defeated 100- Bayonne on February 21. The Pan- Cherry Hills, Vernon, etc.” we were here to swim ‘em tough,” brother and claimed his second dis- needed to find a way to trip him up. I 70 by No. 7 Bridgewater-Raritan on thers got the nod by virtue of a 3,796- The first switch came in the open- noted Johnson. trict title by registering a 15-0, tech- finally caught his leg in overtime,” December 21, few would have 3,597 advantage. ing 200-medley relay when senior The next gamble was in the 200- nical fall in 3:56 over Rahway’s Joel said DelDuca who added, “It’s kind guessed that the Blue Devils would “We knew we couldn’t go with the captain Dan Chabanov completed the free relay. The Panthers kept their top Acevedo in the finals. of a sour taste because of my perfor- stand a chance to repeat as North same lineup as the first time,” said butterfly leg with a quick, personal four guys together for the first and “I’m excited for the regions. I have mance not getting first but it is a great Jersey, Section 2, Public A champi- Blue Devil Head Coach Bruce best (PB) 25.01 split followed by last relays, which weakened their 200- three other tough guys in my weight. feeling that all four years I at least ons. Johnson. “We made several switches Luke Baran 26.4 PB backstroke, Pat free relay. The Blue Devils went for I want all three of us to make it to accomplished that.” But the Blue Devil boys have a and also took a couple of huge Daurio 27.0 PB breaststroke and Bran- the gusto, hoping to grab an extra Atlantic City but I’m looking to be on Blue Devil Shaffer was on a mission reputation of being “Mr. February” gambles. The regular season is all don Cuba 22.1 PB freestyle. The fin- CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 top and win the region,” said Mineo. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 14 Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HELOCK, MURPHY WIN 2 INDIVIDUALS VS PRINCETON Devil’s Den Looking For Some Fun Reading? Raider Girls Capture First Try High School Record Book

By BRUCE JOHNSON NJSIAA State Swim Title Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The 2005 National High School Gary Kehler’s 22 years as head coach. the Devil’s Den. By FRED LECOMTE stroked to victory in the 50-yard four in the fifty. That was the big Sports Record Book arrived in the (Then again, 136 probably is more Results will be announced as soon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times freestyle in 26.15, then built up the turning point and we just took off mail the other day. It’s 224 pages of than most people would’ve thought as the numbers are all tabulated and After a four-year drought, the Raiders’ point total by finishing first after that. The kids just swam better some of the most interesting stuff you’ll happened during the GK years.) rechecked by the Den’s official Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:03.54. and better. By the end of the breast- see anywhere. If you’re a high school The NHSSRB is filled with names statman, Charlie (The Scorekeeper) girls’ swimmers beat out Chatham, Larkin glided to victory in the 100- stroke we had the meet actually won, sports nut – and if you’re not, you and pictures of people who went on to Hansen. 114-56, for the North Jersey Section yard butterfly in 1:03.75 and Becca so it was really nice to go into the should be – the book is worth checking become famous athletes, either in their A SAD WEEK 2, Public B title on February 22 in Fox won the 100-breaststroke in 400-free relay without any pressure. out. Just contact John Gillis at (317) high school sport or sometimes in a You know you’re getting old when Bayonne. That victory earned the 1:11.76. Cameron, Henkels, Murphy As a matter of fact, Cameron, Larkin, 972-6900. different one (ala Terry Bradshaw). you look at the obituaries before the Raiders its first trip to the state semi- and Helock combined to capture first Mary Henkels and Helock set a new The 27th edition of the book has every And the records … how about 94 points sports section in the newspaper. Obits finals where they won seven events in the 400-yard freestyle medley with school record.” varsity sport covered, with winningest by the Loudon (Tenn.) boys basketball are also always worth a quick look in for a 93-77 victory over No.18 Moun- a time of 3:49.97. Murphy, Henkels, Larkin and an- teams, longest streaks, every individual team, in ONE PERIOD during a 1956 Rolling Stone when it comes out. The tain Lakes, seeded third, on February Against three seed Mountain Lakes, chor Cameron combined to capture record imaginable (and some of the game? Or the 16-overtime girls bas- Feb. 24 issue was an especially sad 25 at Lawrence. However, the fifth- Raiders Fox, Henkels, Larkin and first in the 200-yard freestyle medley records are un-imaginable!). ketball game between Tennessee’s one. Dave Lerchey, a founding mem- ranked Raiders earned its first Cameron opened up with a victory in with a time of 1:43.38. Murphy aced And it’s very, very cool to see a couple Chattanooga East Ridge and Ooltewah ber of the Del Vikings doo-wop group NJSIAA Public ‘A’ state champion- the 200-meter medley relay with a the 100-yard freestyle with a time of mentions of Westfield High School in (East Ridge won 38-37!) in 1969? Did of the ’50s, passed away at age 67. The 56.60 followed by Mary Henkels in the book. Right there with the “big boys” you know that current Boston Red Sox Del Vikings, one of the first racially 57.53 then shocked the field with a of American scholastic sports. manager Terry Francona hit .769 in integrated groups, were among my first place in the 50-yard freestyle in On page 74, under the Football Un- 1976 for New Brighton, Pa.? It says so youthful favorites. I still have the 45s 25.41. defeated Seasons listing in the seventh on page 22. How about this softball for “Come Go With Me” and “Whis- Helock tasted victory in the 200- slot is Westfield with 15. The leader is score (on page 143): East Machias pering Bells.” yard freestyle in 1:56.59 followed by Lawrence, Kan., with 31, followed by Washington (Mass.) Academy over Also passing away were Jim Capaldi, Cameron in 1:59.13. Helock then Valdosta, Ga., at 23, Rome (N.Y.) Free Lubec (Mass.) by a non-mercy-ruled drummer in Traffic, a tremendous Academy and Bakersfield, Calif., with 88-6, back on April 28, 1983. group which also featured Dave Ma- carried her momentum before a roar- 21, Massillon (Ohio) Washington with And on and on … son, Steve Winwood and Chris Wood; ing crowd to claim victory in the 500- 20 and Concord (Calif.) De La Salle TRIVIA QUESTIONS Ray Peterson, of the 1960 hit “Tell yard freestyle by touching first in with 17. A. Four Harvey brothers – Pete, Dave, Laura I love her”; and Eric Griffiths, 5:15.63 while teammate Cameron Back on page 162 under the Boys Bob and Chris – wrestled under Gary lead guitarist of the Quarrymen, a band zipped in third. “Amanda (Cameron) Swimming State Championships is Kehler at WHS; which was the only one that was formed in 1956 by John and I knew that it would be close, so Westfield with 20, trailing just 10 to capture a district championship? Lennon and would eventually include we came out really pumped and fo- schools, including Greenwich, Conn. B. From 1963 through 1980, WHS Paul McCartney and George Harrison, cused,” said Helock. “In the 200 free, with 25 and St. Joseph of Metuchen won 17 district wrestling titles in 18 and which would change its name in we were not expected to go one, two, with 21. The leaders are Honolulu years. Which year did they finish sec- 1960 to the Beatles. however that finish really helped in (Hawaii) Punahoe and Louisville (Ky.) ond to Scotch Plains-Fanwood? REMEMBER WHEN the scoring column as did the 500 St. Xavier, each with 40. SWENSONS 1-2 March 3, 1951: Dick Larosa wins (IM) where we finished one, three.” On page 186 is a picture of former A couple of very familiar faces the 150-yard individual medley to be- “Every single kid in every single Scotch Plains-Fanwood standout battled it out for first place at the recent come WHS’s first non-diver to win a event stepped it up and performed Renaldo (Skeets) Nehemiah, who still Metropolitan Conference Swimming state swim title. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times IT’S A NJSIAA STATE TITLE…Raider freshman Melissa Helock zipped incredibly,” concluded Coach Hulnik. holds the national record in the 120- Championships. Former Scotch Plains- March 3, 1962: Ken Cornell (123 through the water to capture the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle to “When the kids were getting out of meter high hurdles at 12.9, set in 1977. Fanwood stars Steve Swenson and pounds) beats Tenafly’s Jim Henry 11- help Scotch Plains-Fanwood earn it’s first state swimming title. the water, they would tell each other, Also pictured on the Track and Field Chris Swenson hooked up in the 100- 0 and Dave Morash (168) outscores ‘wow’, I saw what you did. That’s page are future NFL stars Terry yard breaststroke final. Steve, a junior Seton Hall Prep’s Ed Bilinski 11-7 to ship crown with a 95-75 victory over time of 2:08.73. Helock won the 200- how good a meet it was.” Bradshaw, who threw the javelin a at The College of New Jersey won in win state wrestling titles at Rutgers. Princeton on February 26 at The Col- freestyle in 2:09.54. Fox returned to national record 244 feet, 11 inches for 56.95; Chris, a senior at Rowan, was March 4, 1967: Bill Kenny wins the lege of New Jersey in Ewing. “Three the water to claim the 200-individual Raider Cagers Rout Woodlawn of Shreveport, La., in 1966; second in 59.51. Steve also won the state 98-pound wrestling title with a 2- peat,” said Raider Head Coach Jessie medley prize in 2:33.74, then captured Mike Carter, a 77-0 shot putter from 200 breast in 2:04.50, with Chris fin- 2, 0-0 referee’s decision over Bound Hulnik. “We had some outrageous first in the 100-breaststroke in 1:20.96. Rahway Girls, 67-29 Dallas Jefferson in 1979, and Russ ishing fifth in 2:11.29. Brook’s Vince Yannetti at Asbury Park’s swims where we finished one, two. Larkin and Katie Kosenick finished 1- There were no questions that the Francis, who shattered Bradshaw’s Younger brother Eric Swenson had Convention Hall. Our goal lap meet was to try to boost 2 in the 100-butterfly. Helock cap- No. 7 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High mark with a 254-11 throw for Pleasant a solid freshman year at Notre Dame. March 5, 1960: Dennis Powers be- our power points so when we went tured her second individual victory, School girls basketball team intended Hill, Ore., in 1971. (Interestingly, And youngest brother Billy Swenson comes the first WHS wrestling cham- into the re-seeding for the last four touching first in the 500-freestyle in to advance to the Union County cham- Nehemiah, a wide receiver, and Carter, will finish up his high school career pion with a 3-2 victory over Newton’s remaining teams we would be one of 6:09.89 while Henkels applied the pionship game when the 19-5 Raid- a nose tackle, were teammates on the this weekend for St. Joseph of Dick Wilson in the 130-pound final at the top two seeds and we ended being exclamation mark with a victory in the ers routed fourth-seeded, 15-7 San Francisco 49ers.) Metuchen at the NJSIAA Meet of Rutgers. two.” 100-backstroke in 1:09.95. “We had a Rahway, 67-29, at Dunn Center in The book is filled with interesting Champions in Deptford. Billy had two March 7, 1940: WHS beats Dunellen Against Chatham, senior Amanda real nice meet,” said Coach Hulnik. Elizabeth on February 22. Senior cen- stuff. Did you know that the two New outstanding swims Sunday when St. 3-2 to end the Destroyers’ 27-match Cameron won two individual titles “We switched a few things around in ter Hillary Klimowicz rolled in 19 Jersey teams with the most state cham- Joe’s lost 86-84 to St. Augustine in the unbeaten streak in tennis. and two relay titles for the 12-2 Raid- that meet, perhaps to throw them off a points, pulled down 13 rebounds and pionships are not Kearny and Scotch Non-public A Division final. He March 8, 1958: Terry Bentley cap- ers. In the opening event, the 200- bit with the ultimate goal of throwing made five blocks for the Raiders. Plains. Harrison ranks 10th nationally dropped four seconds in the 200 indi- tures the 100-yard butterfly and Jay yard freestyle relay medley, Cameron, Princeton off.” Klimowicz, who upped her career with 11 state titles, and the national vidual medley for a 1:59, and dropped Pierson wins the 100 back as WHS total in points scored to 1,850, sank leader with 16 is N.J.’s own Point to a 55-plus in the 100 backstroke. takes its first state swimming champi- Mary Henkels, Kristen Henkels and Things could not have gone better Pleasant Boro! Former WHS standout Josh onship, at Princeton’s Dillon Pool. Brittany Larkin topped the field in for the Raiders at The College of New 17 of her points in the first half as the Raiders glided to a 41-14 lead. Sopho- For a sample of how mind numbing Schoenfeld, a freshman at TCNJ, TRIVIA ANSWER 1:46.38. Cameron also touched first Jersey. Sparked by Murphy, Helock, some of the records are, consider this: placed in the 200 and 400 individual A. Chris Harvey won the 1977 dis- in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:01.86 Cameron and the Henkels sisters, the more guard Tiffany Smith netted 12 points in the second half. Allie Zazzali, Rebecca Krohn is the all-time goal medleys. trict heavyweight championship. then repeated the feat in a close race Raiders captured all of the individual scorer at WHS with 103 for her career. CONTEST OVER B. In 1964, WHS finished second at in the 100-freestyle with a time of titles for its first Public B state title. Lauren Benovegno and Jenny Burke The national record is 286! by Erin OK, the entry deadline for the What District 7, despite wins by Joe Wiendl 5:56.61. “We just swam out of our minds. each put up eight points while Maura Martin of Temple City, Calif. Year Was Best for WHS contest came (148), Jim Minno (157), Jay Isbrecht Freshman Melissa Helock breezed We swam absolutely incredible,” said Gillooly and Elizabeth DeCataldo Some guy named Abram Booty and passed on Monday at midnight. So (168) and Leroy Gallman (178). through the 500-yard freestyle, fin- Coach Hulnik. “Most of the kids were scored five points apiece. Loni Kaye caught 83 career touchdown passes we have 14 people with a shot at win- Bruce Johnson’s Devil’s Den ap- ishing in 5:18.14, then claimed vic- at or very near personal bests. We had two points. during his four years at Shreveport ning a night at the Jolly Trolley with pears every Thursday in The Westfield tory in the 200-individual medley in finished one, two in the 200 free, then Rahway 9 5 3 12 29 (La.) Evangel Christian. To put that in the Corbin brothers. If there are no Leader. Contact him with comments or 2:14.33. Freshman Jillian Murphy two, three in the IM and one, two, Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 18 23 10 16 67 perspective, WHS threw 136 during winners, it’ll just be the Corbins and ideas at [email protected]

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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for WHS in the final were senior It was definitely a weekend of “Fast Kirsten Selert qualifying for this Times at Westfield High” for the weekend’s Meet of Champions in the Westfield High School (WHS) girls 50 (25.65) and 100 (55-plus), and swim team. some outstanding butterfly swims by Coach Jaime Ruszala’s team, sophomores Brittany Reyes (1:01.12), ranked No. 4 in the state, took on Kylie Fraser (1:01.15) and Chrissy perennial state tournament rival West Isabella (1:05 plus, down from 1:11 Windsor-Plainsboro South on Febru- two weeks ago). ary 25 in the Public A Division semi- Dickson had a big IM swim Friday, finals at The College of New Jersey in qualifying for Y Nationals with a Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ewing. With best times in just about 2:13 plus. THE WINNING TOUCH…Ally Walls nails a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the every event and more than 4,000 “I was very proud of the girls,” Vikings a 37-36 win over the Lions in the UCT semifinals. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times power points, the Blue Devils ad- Ruszala said. “They went down there EYING UP THE BASKET…Raider Jenny Burke considers shooting from the vanced to Saturday’s final with a 92- to compete (against the state’s top outside but scored eight points in the final quarter driving inside. 78 victory. team) and that’s what they did. We WALLS NAILS 1 AT BUZZER FOR WIN The opponent in the final was swam a lot of best times. I’ve spent a Vineland, ranked No. 1 in the state good part of the weekend updating and the three-time defending Public our top times list.” Raiders Top Vikings, 59-36, A champions. WHS came to swim, The WHS girls finished the season UC Viking Cagers Burn power pointing just under 4,100 and with a 12-3 record, losing only to getting a very rare 1-2-3 sweep over Vineland, Immaculate Heart Acad- For UC Ladies Hoop Crown the Fighting Clan in the breaststroke. emy and Mount St. Mary, the top Lions , 37-36, in Semis In the end, Vineland had too many three teams in the state. Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 guns and took a 105-65 decision. shared the Union County champion- early in the quarter until Burke, who quarter. By FRED LECOMTE playing hard, things can fall your way, “We swam really well,” Ruszala ship with Scotch Plains-Fanwood, finished with 10 assists, took advan- With Gillooly effective from the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and they did. They don’t have quit in said. “I’m proud of the girls. They which captured the state Public B tage of Klimowicz’s 6’3” height and outside and Klimowicz dangerous Junior guard Ally Walls’ one-handed them, they’re just tough kids.” didn’t just show up to get hammered.” title last weekend, and also was sec- began making high passes to her. under the boards, Burke, who fin- shot from 3-point range with :00 re- Led by Hendricks’ nine points, the A South Jersey newspaper got the ond to Mount St. Mary at the 26th “We originally tried to push it down ished with 12 points, drove to the maining enabled the Union Catholic Vikings took a 13-11 lead in the open- feisty coach riled up after the meet Pirate Invitational. the floor and run a secondary offense basket and rolled in eight points in the High School girls basketball team to ing quarter. Harris and Burton added when they asked her how it felt to be Ruszala loses eight strong seniors but we realized that we needed to get final quarter. Elizabeth DeCataldo, grab a 37-36 victory in the semifinals one bucket each. Defense prevailed in going up against an elite team like to graduation: Dickson, DeLaFuente, more screens. We wanted to attack who finished with six points, scored of the Union County Tournament on the second and third quarters where Vineland. “I just said, ‘We’re an elite Selert, Lauren Winchester, Liz and get it to Hillary as usual,” said four in the quarter. February 23 at the Dunn Center in the 16-5 Lions outscored the Vikings, team, too,’ ” she said. “And we are.” Trimble, Christine Clark, Neda Burke. “It was good to hit some outside Elizabeth. 15-8, carry a five-point lead into the The 1-2-3 sweep in the breaststroke Semaika and Lisa Zhang. But there is Once the Vikings tightened up on shots to open it up for Jenny. They The 17-5 Vikings’ success on defense final period. came with seniors Amanda Dickson a very strong nucleus returning, with Klimowicz, Gillooly, who finished started guarding me tight,” said could be attributed to not only having an The Vikings slipped behind, 34-27, and Jackie DeLaFuente both going Reyes, Fraser, Morgan, Liz Hawkins, with 11 points, banged in a 3-pointer Gillooly. excellent starting five but also because with two minutes remaining, but 1:09 plus and sophomore Katie Mor- Alexi Kuska, Darrell Ann Smith, Julie at the end of the first quarter and “The floor opened up a lot because of their bench, which enabled them to picked up the intensity and ran several gan clocking her second straight 1:11. Cederoth, Isabella and Callie added two more in the second quarter Maura, Elizabeth and Allie were hit- maintain that tenaciousness. set plays allowing them to get the Among the other highlight swims Meserole, among others. Junior guard Leslie Hendricks led to give the Raiders a commanding ting outside shots,” said Burke. good looks. Murray fired in a 3-pointer 32-13 lead by halftime. Raider Allie Viking Leslie Hendricks scored five the Vikings with 11 points, including and added a point from the stripe. nine in the first quarter. Senior team Zazzali, who finished with eight points and had seven rebounds while Then, Walls struck the hoop from 3- points, also had five points in the Courtney Harris and Meaghan captain Kathryn Murray finished with point range to knot the contest at 34- Blue Devil Icemen Share 10-points, four rebounds, one assist 34 with 17 ticks left. quarter, including a 3-pointer. Dyckman each contributed four and a steal. Walls hit a double-triple for The Lions clawed ahead on back- In the third quarter, Viking senior points. Raider Lauren Benovegno and six points, junior guard Courtney Har- to-back free throws, however, with forward Kathryn Murray, who fin- Gillooly also contributed five re- ris bucketed six points, snagged five just three seconds remaining, Arielle Cent. Conference Crown ished with 14 points, and junior guard bounds each. rebounds, made two steals and had two Belk fired off a perfect inbound pass to Ally Walls hit five points apiece, in- “We were intense the who way. I’m assists. Jackie Burton gathered in seven By ANDREW GOLDMAN sponded with first period goals by cluding a 3-pointer from each, but proud of our girls,” said Klimowicz. Walls who was able to lift off an unbal- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times rebounds and netted two points. Roselle anced shot that caught nothing but net. senior Captain Brent Davis and jun- Klimowicz netted six more points to Union Catholic 7 6 12 11 36 Catholic senior guard Meagan Malone “We knew it was going to be tough The Westfield High School hockey ior Assistant Captain Sal Esposito. give the Raiders a 13-12 edge in the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 14 18 13 14 59 finished with a game-high 12 points. to come back and beat them again. team began its week on February 22 Westfield’s 2-1 lead after the first “This was certainly an exciting win They pressured us the entire game and with an exciting, 5-4, overtime vic- period remained unchanged until for us because we were the underdog,” we didn’t back down. No one let up tory over the Summit Hilltoppers in Summit scored two goals in the third said Viking Head Coach Kathy during the last few minutes and you the semifinals of the Van Cott Tour- period to take a 3-2 lead. The Blue Matthews. “Our kids just showed no could not have asked for anything nament. On February 26, the Blue Devils continued to play strongly and quit. There’s a lot of mental toughness more,” said Walls. “On the offensive Devils skated to a 2-2, overtime tie responded with two consecutive in this group. During the last two to end of things, Hendricks drew a foul with top-seeded 18-5-2 Verona at goals, one from senior Ryan Madaras three minutes, we just managed the during the last few seconds of the South Mountain Arena in the finals to and another from junior Jay Ander- game really well. We got that three- game and stopped the clock. Belk made gain a share of the Central Confer- son. But this game was destined to point shot to tie, unfortunately we had a great pass and it all just came to- ence White Division. have a dramatic finish and the a foul that should not have happened, gether. As soon as I got the ball I knew Summit had previously defeated Hilltoppers tied the game inside the but that same kid came back and hit I had to shoot it. When it came out of Westfield twice during the regular final three minutes to force overtime. that buzzer beater. It was just a great my hand, I just knew it was going in. season and was the number two seed During overtime, both teams had win for our kids and it shows, ‘A’, that There was no doubt in my mind.” in the tournament. Westfield was the several opportunities to win with Sum- the game is not over until it’s over and Union Catholic 13 4 4 16 37 third seed. Summit struck first early mit missing a nearly empty net and ‘B’, if you don’t quit and you keep Roselle Catholic 11 7 8 10 36 in the game, but the Blue Devils re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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PUBLICATION SPF U12 Tempest Rip Raiders Advance Nine, Blue Devils Five, Metuchen Girls, 7-1 Sparked by three goals from Erica To Region 3 Wrestling Tournament Randazzo, two assists by Liz Tenzer and excellent play from goalkeeper CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Paige Della Badia, the Scotch Plains- throughout the tournament and reached Blue Devil Colin Willard advanced “I can’t say enough about Matt. He Fanwood U12 Tempest captured third the finals by recording two falls, the to the regions for the second time by is just a great guy to have on the team. place in the Center Circle Winter In- later being in 1:54 via lateral drop. placing third at 189-lbs despite being He does whatever we ask of him. door League by defeating Metuchen, “I’m taking one match at a time and considerably lighter. He’s willing to work hard. He’s bought 7-1. walk out of here with a district cham- “I moved up a weight class. I into what we have told him and it’s Randazzo scored less than one pionship,” commented Shaffer. weighed in today at 163. I feel very paid off,” said Blue Devil Head Coach minute into the game on a shot from In the finals, Shaffer scored three good today,” said Willard. Glen Kurz. the left side. After Metuchen scored nine minutes later, Emma Kelly TOP 8 OF 10 TEAM SCORES: 1. Rahway (R) 252, 2. Scotch Plains- passed to Julia Babis, who converted Fanwood (S) 177.5, 3. Cranford (C) 117.5, in front of the net to give the Tempest 4. Elizabeth (E) 117.5* team point de- the lead. ducted, 5. Linden (L) 116, 6. Westfield Claudia Falconieri scored 90 sec- (W) 84, 7. Shabazz (MX) 27, 8. Newark Central (N) 19.5 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times onds later with a rocket to the left A LOAD ON HIS SHOULDERS…Blue Devil Tom DelDuca has a load on his corner of the net off a crossing pass CHAMPIONSHIP: shoulders with Raider Anthony Ferrante in the 145-lb semis. Ferrante upset 103: — Herrara (R) d Angelo Matias (E), 12-9 form Rebecca Kreyer. Tenzer then 112: — Ryan Wilson (R) tf Rahman DelDuca, 3-2, and went on to win the title. assisted on Randazzo’s second goal Fuquan (E), 15-0, 5:13 before Babis returned the favor and 119: — Gano (S) p Andes (R), 4:42 assisted on Kelly’s goal to give the 125: — Eric Ogada (E) md Ralph Celestin (L), 13-3 Tempest a 5-1 lead. Tenzer and 130: — Darrion Caldwell (R) tf Kendall Melanie Rome assisted on Randazzo’s Nelson (E), 16-1, 2:59 final goal and Meghan Cunningham 135: — S. Mineo (S) p Ridente, :29 competed the scoring. 140: — P. Mineo tf Acevedo (R), 15-0, 3:56 145: — Ferrante (S) d Nicasio (R), 11-6 Alexandra Molinaro, Ali Pearl, 152: — Shaffer (W) d Graham (R), 9-3 Michelle Rogoff and Avika Shah all 160: — Pat Hogan (C) p Shedrick made spectacular plays in holding Goodridge (R), :53 Metuchen to just one goal. 171: — Ferrara (C) p Whitney (W), 1:47 189: — Rich Tabor (E) d James Huezo (R), 6-2 PUBLIC NOTICE 215: — Loperena (L) d Giannaci (S), 5-1 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Hwt: — Neblett (R) p Fabiano (S), 5:38 PLANNING BOARD THIRD PLACE: In accordance with the ordinances of the 103: — Jesse Hynes (C) d Chris Pinto Town of Westfield, and the statutes of the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times (MX), 6-5 State of New Jersey, NOTICE IS HEREBY LIFTING HIS WAY TO THE TITLE…Blue Devil Andrew Shaffer, right, lifts 112: — Cannon (S) d Ozcan (C), 5-3 served upon you that an application for Rahway’s Sidney Graham off the mat in the 152-lb final. Shaffer won, 9-3. 119: — Kamel (W) md Pisarski (L), 13-2 development (NO: 05-04) to be located in 125: — Olsson (S) md Santoni (R), 13-5 a CBD Zone, on the premises known as takedowns, a nearfall and an escape Serving notice that he was not just 130: — Anthony Crecca (C) p Will Coo- 111-129 Prospect Street, Block No. per (L), 2:40 2506, Lot No. 6,7,8 has been submitted to claim a 9-3 decision over Rahway’s another face in the crowd, Blue Devil 135: — Oscar Zuniga (R) d Miguel Britto by In-Town Condominium Construc- Sidney Graham. Matt Kamel tallied four tilt nearfalls, (Roselle Catholic), 9-6 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion Company, LLC of P.O. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 WESTFIELD – Oria Alexander petes in the 10/11-year-old category received medals in both the three- and, with her scores, has already quali- team point in the overall scheme. Although they will miss their three meter and one-meter diving competi- fied for National competition. Her “We split our eight guys, and used seniors, Chabanov, Jeff Dresely and tion at the New Canaan Invitational next meet is a regional meet in Akron, Chabs (Chabanov) in this rather than Jamie Hanas, the Blue Devils will in New Canaan, Connecticut on Feb- Ohio on April 2-3. the backstroke. It worked and we have a solid senior group next year, ruary 12-13. Oria, a 10-year-old fourth went 1-2. So it was one extra point led by Daurio, Brandon Cuba, Kyle grader at Benjamin Franklin Elemen- Male Players Sought and, in a meet like that one, every Murray, Dan McGrory, Mike Burns, tary School, dives in the Junior Olym- single point counts,” Johnson Evan Vanarelli, Ben Holt and Tom pic competition for the diving team, For Baseball League pointed out. Fringer. Juniors Luke Baran, Harley Lords of The Boards. The Men’s Adult Baseball League Blue Devil P.J. Harley had an amaz- and Anton and underclassmen Brian Lords of The Boards is based out of of New Jersey is currently forming ing day and won the 200-free in a PB Corea, Brian Lee, Colin Sullivan and Bridgewater and was one of 25 teams and admitting new teams for the 1:53.24. He then got touched out in Rob Whitehead all will make big Karen Clarkson for The Westfield Leader and The Times from five states invited to the invita- spring season. Individual players the 500-free by Panther John Benigno waves. CO-CHAMPIONS…The Blue Devil icemen gained a share of the Van Cott tional, Whirlwind Winter Weekend, (ages 18 and up) or teams are wel- in 4:59.49, for another PB. He also “They bring different things to the Central Conference White Division title by skating to a 2-2, overtime tie with top- hosted by the New Canaan Whirl- come. swam a PB 23.3 in the 200-free relay table, but the combination is per- seeded Verona. wind diving team. Oria placed fourth A 20-game season with an All- and about 10 minutes later went 52+ fect,” Johnson said of his seniors. on the three meter with her personal- Star Game in a pro baseball stadium for a PB in the 400-free relay. “They’re all hard workers, Dan was best score of 174.40. She placed fifth is offered. For more information, Panther coach Sean Foley did not a true lane leader and team leader. Blue Devil Icemen Share on one meter with a score of 135.90. please call Dave at (973) 699-8336 enter any of his top swimmers in the Jeff and Jamie were as inspirational These meets involve the finest or e-mail [email protected] butterfly, perhaps hoping that Blue as it gets. Just great kids! But any- divers on the east coast. Oria com- or visit www.amateurbaseballnj.com Devil Pat Daurio would not be used body who thinks Westfield is done Cent. Conference Crown and that his guys would go 1-2-3. hasn’t done his homework. Our fresh- Daurio won the event in 54.8 and men this year improved more from CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 freshman Matt Blutfield dropped two start to finish probably than any other Westfield failing to score on a goaltending by freshman Eric Zagorski, seconds to a PB 59.35 to take second. group I’ve coached. Blut(field) and breakaway. Senior Captain Ed Verona only scored once to take a 1-0 Coach Foley put one of his guns, Matt Green, who had maybe the best Kramkowski stole the puck from a lead. The Blue Devils played much Josh Gonzalez, in the 100-breast- night of any of our kids against Summit player inside the Westfield better in the second period and it ap- stroke and it paid off when he barely Bridgewater (PB 1:55 in 200, 53 in zone and brought the puck up all the peared they would enter the third pe- touched out Blue Devil sophomore 100 and 52.9 split in 100-relay), were way by himself scoring his first goal riod down one goal until Verona scored Phil Anton who “swam like a mad- good all year. And Jon Holt had of the year and earning Westfield a with four seconds left. Westfield, deter- man” to finish in a PB 1:07. some big swims at the end.” berth in the championship game. mined to win its first championship in Entering the final relay, the 400- There are several talented eighth In the finals, Westfield faced Verona the 11-year history of the program, free, the Blue Devils needed to have graders, Chris DeLaFuente, Matt whom they tied once and lost to once in scored two goals to tie the game. Fresh- 82 points but only had 81. Morgan and Max Blum, who will be the regular season. Verona controlled man Craig Esposito netted the first goal “We knew if it went to power points an asset next year and, “I’ve heard the first period but due to superb and senior Greg Spier fired in the tying that Bridgewater would probably there’s maybe five or six others who goal to send the game to overtime. take it, so we needed to go 2-3 in the can step right in and help us get state WF’s DeCampo Has In overtime, both goalies emerged final relay to get to 87. If we just took title No. 21,” said Johnson. “This as heroes. Zagorski made 13 saves in second, and they went 1-3, then it’d was an amazingly enjoyable year. Strong Mat Season the extra period to bring his total to 49 be 85-85 and the power points We had a run of three years where we ALLENTOWN, PA. – Freshman and the Verona goalie made nine saves. tiebreaker would most likely go to were loaded with talent, bubbling Joe DeCampo of Westfield, wrestling “Winning this cup was one of our them,” explained Johnson. “So we over with talent. This year was com- mostly in the 141-lb class, finished goals at the beginning of the year. Unfolding its beauty like the mysteries of the Orient, this enchant- split the last relay. They have one of pletely different. We had to work with a 13-12 record for the We’re upset because we have to share the fastest relays in the state, about harder than ever before, and the kids Muhlenberg College wrestling team. it with Verona but better to get a piece ing Westfield Center Hall Colonial charms your senses. Columns 12 seconds faster than our fastest did that. If you came to a WHS He had three pins and one major of the cup than none at all,” said frame the vestibule that invites you into a fragrant interior time, so they took one of their kids, practice, you’d think you were at a decision. DeCampo also had 38 Davis. “However, they were the top adorned with hardwood floors, moldings, French doors, butterfly John Benigno, off the “A” and put top-notch USS practice. Not with takedowns, fifth best on the team. team in our division and there is no stairwell and sun catching windows. The living room with fire- him on the “B” so they’d have a the speed of the swimmers, but with “Joe was probably in the toughest shame in tying them. Winning a cham- better chance for the third. And that the effort. They worked hard for what weight class all year,” said pionship is a good way for the seniors place is complemented by a formal dining room with boxed bay worked for them.” they got. I’ve never been happier for Muhlenberg head coach Tom to go out and it gives the underclass- window and a cozy den. The wonderfully updated eat-in kitchen According to Johnson, “The guy a group of guys.” Schleicher. “I’m looking for great man the foundations to build on our has an extraordinary window grouping that brings the splendor who runs the Lincoln School Pool, things from him in the future.” success from this year.” of nature indoors. The lovely second floor features a spacious Tom Wojslawowicz, has been there Muhlenberg finished 8-10 overall, “It was a great game with end to for 30 years. He said it was the best, SPF Youth Qualify and 4-3 in the Centennial Conference. end action. We came out slowly let- master bedroom, two more bedrooms and a second full bath. wildest and loudest meet he’d ever For NJ Mat Tourney ting our nerves get to us in the first Adding to this home’s allure is a marvelous yard with stone walk, seen. Since our girls swam period but we came back on fire in the Three Scotch Plains-Fanwood SPF Midgets Place patio and attractive plantings. Presented for $769,900. Bridgewater in the opening meet, third period with a great line change both teams stayed and that made it youth wrestlers qualified for the High in Mat Tourney putting Craig Esposito on a line with NJ Wrestling Federation 2005 State For additional information or your private tour call… even doubly, or triply, loud. It was On February 27 the Central Jersey Davis and myself,” said Speir. “He mad fun! The guys swam out of their Tournament to be held March 19 at gave us the energy that we needed by Union High School. Midget Wrestling League 2005 JV Mary Ellen O’Boyle, Broker Associate minds. The Bridgewater kids all com- tournament was held at Kenilworth scoring our first goal. Shortly after, I mented later on how great we had Brain Lapham took third place scored the tying goal, it was an awe- (908) 233-5347, Direct Dial in the 65-lb. Bantam Division and High School. The following wres- swum. We gave it everything we tlers from the Scotch-Plains Fanwood some feeling and I was really pumped GUCAR President 2003—2004 had, and maybe even a little extra. Sean Cannon took first in the 90 lb. that we had come back to tie it. Our Junior Division at the North wrestling team placed. [email protected] When you’re the three-time defend- Harley Sachs 46 lbs fifth freshman goalie really made a state- ing champions, there’s always a bit Burlington wrestling tournament Dominic Natale 61 lbs first ment and was our savior that day.” of pressure. But our kids like that. to qualify. Tyler Kovacs took third Brian Lapham 64 lbs first Also, during the week, it was an- They like being everybody’s target. place in the 70-lb. Bantam Divi- Tyler Kovacs 66 lbs first nounced that Westfield received the sion at the North Hunterdon tour- Matthew Ridge 68 lbs third It makes them work harder and they Michael Steinfled 82 lbs first. No. 33 seed to face River Dell in their Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, W. · (908) 233-0065 handle it well.” nament to qualify. Robert Sidebottom 85 lbs first first state tournament since 1999.

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To contact any of these award winners, call your local office or click on weichert.com Page 18 Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Professor John Kip Cornwell Headed to Haiti As Part of Seton Hall School of Law Program By DEBORAH MADISON University School of Law Professor, Professor Cornwell, told The rights of the people,” Professor Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times John Kip Cornwell, along with a team Westfield Leader that this joint effort, Cornwell said. “There is an appalling WESTFIELD – The extreme pov- of other professors and students from to assist Seton Hall’s sister Catholic lack of the democratic ideals that we erty that plagues many third world Seton Hall University, as well as the university school in Haiti, is a very take for granted.” countries has become an all too fa- Dean of the Law School, Patrick E. rewarding, albeit overwhelming task. The Professor described the area miliar sight on national television. Hobbs, will be traveling to the remote The school in Jeremie often operates where the team will be traveling to as Pictures of barefoot, malnourished city of Jeremie in Haiti to address without phones, faxes, e-mail or even so remote that cows have to be cleared children and Red Cross workers dis- some of their legal problems. electricity. Basic necessities are lack- off of the field where the team’s plane tributing scant medical supplies are The excursion, dubbed The Haiti ing, which makes operating a legal will land. The team will also bring typically how poverty is portrayed in Rule of Law Project, was begun in system a daunting challenge, he school supplies, which are greatly remote parts of the world. 1998 by Seton Hall University alum- pointed out. lacking there. He said he hopes that However, there is another serious nus, the Reverend Eugene Squeo, J.D. Part of the challenge that the Seton fund raising efforts will be expanded deprivation that occurs in impover- who is also a member of the Haiti Hall team has had to overcome has to local churches and high schools to ished countries like Haiti, the poorest Solidarity Network of the Northeast. been to effectively get communications have an even greater impact. nation in the western hemisphere. This year, from February 28 to through to Jeremie to plan the trip. The lack of legal protections for its March 3, the team will be making Professor Cornwell said that the Westfielders Honored citizens is a widespread problem. their second visit to the only private legal professionals in Haiti have been Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In Haiti, the legal system is rife Catholic Law School in Haiti, L’Ecole very receptive to the assistance they At Roanoke College HI MOM...Bear Cubs from Wilson School in Westfield visited the office of The with human rights violations and an Superieure Catholique de Droit de received last year, which included WESTFIELD – Roanoke College Westfield Leader and The Times on Thursday, February 17, to learn how a extreme distrust amongst the general Jeremie. funds raised by the Seton Hall law in Salem, Va. has reported that newspaper is made. population for the legal establishment. While at the school, the professors students. Turnout for participation in Westfield residents Lauren Coltrera People are arrested without warrants and law students will meet with this project was also very enthusias- and Whitney Gordon were named to and the prison system is overrun with judges, prosecutors, lawyers and other tic, with many applicants vying for the dean’s list for the fall term. Labyrinth Walks to Resume abuse and disease. law students to discuss various legal the few spots to accompany the pro- Lauren is the daughter of Mr. and To help promote respect for and an topics including human rights, taxa- fessors and Dean Hobbs. Mrs. Richard Coltrera. Whitney is understanding of the rule of law, tion, immigration, criminal and con- “The legal system in Haiti is barely the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sunday at Cranford Church Westfield resident and Seton Hall stitutional law. operable, incapable of protecting the Gordon. CRANFORD – The First Presby- unless otherwise specified. terian Church of Cranford will spon- Walking the Labyrinth is an an- sor a series of open Labyrinth Walks, cient spiritual practice of prayer and OPEN SUNDAY 1:00 - 4:00 with the next one scheduled for this meditation. The 11-ringed pattern, Sunday, March 6. painted on canvas, is modeled after All walks will be held in Bates Hall the 13th century Labyrinth at Chartres at the church, located at 11 Spring- Cathedral in France. field Avenue. Everyone is invited to In Medieval times, walking the Laby- participate. rinth symbolized the Christian pilgrim- Individuals may walk the Laby- age to Jerusalem for those who could rinth any time between 1 and 4 p.m., not personally make the journey. For but are asked to begin their walk by more information concerning the Laby- 3:30 p.m. Subsequent walks will be rinth program or future walks, please held the first Sunday of every month, call the church at (908) 276-8440. Adele deLeeuw Scholarship Applications Now Available AREA – High school seniors wish- the scholarships. Five area Rotary ing to apply for Adele deLeeuw Schol- Clubs assist in the process. Only stu- arships may now obtain applications dents from high schools in Plainfield, from their school guidance offices. The North Plainfield, South Plainfield, Customize this palatial 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Center Hall Colonial be- grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Warren, Watchung, Edison, Scotch ing built in one of Scotch Plains’s favorite neighborhood. Offering The deadline for submission of appli- Plains and Fanwood are eligible. 4000 square feet of beautifully appointed living space, boasting many cations is Wednesday, March 9. The location of high school, not the desirable features: expansive family room, gourmet kitchen with Previous winners, who are cur- student’s residence, is the qualifying granite countertops and spacious master bedroom with 26 feet of rently attending college, are also eli- factor. An accredited college or uni- gible to apply. They must submit com- versity must also accept the student. closet space & luxurious bath. Make this residence your ideal place plete official transcripts of college Applicants must plan to major in to call home. Presented for $989,000 grades with new applications. one of the following areas of study: This is the 10th year the scholar- art, engineering, writing, journalism Anne Weber, Sales Associate ships have been offered. Last year’s or poetry. They must demonstrate the 908-518-5285, Direct Dial winners shared $30,000 from the scholastic aptitude and interest to NJAR Circle of Excellence 1999—2004 Adele deLeeuw Scholarship Fund, a pursue study in one of these specified fund of the Plainfield Foundation. areas. They must also provide finan- The awards are made in accordance cial need. with the terms of a bequest from Ms. Interested students should consult deLeeuw, the author of 75 books, a their guidance counselors to obtain

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PUBLICATION Daddy/Daughter Dinner Dance: summer camps. Camps are available (908) 789-4080. Visit us online at: class is offered to children aged 6 to for baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, westfieldnj.net/townhall/recreation. The annual Daddy-Daughter Dance 12, from Monday, June 20 through will be held on Friday, March 4, from roller hockey, soccer, tennis, multi- Friday, June 24 from 3:30 p.m. sports, & wrestling. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at L’Affaire on through 5: 30 p.m. at Tamaques Park. Recreation Department Events Route 22. Girls in first through fifth Teen Center: The Teen Center is The cost is $60 per child. by: Traci Kastner open on most Friday evenings during grades are invited with their fathers Night Place: The Night Place pro- Recent Home for this formal evening. The fee is $ [email protected] the school year between the hours of gram is held throughout the school 7 and 11 p.m. for all Westfield High Sales 40 per person and includes a compli- year on select Friday evenings. This (908) 789-4080 mentary photograph. School students. program is open to all middle school Total Toning: Classes are held on Spring Break Golf Camp: This students for a nominal fee. The pro- the department’s Website, This musical will be performed at the hands-on camp is for ages eight to 14 Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30 Robert F. and Jane W. Summers to gram is held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. westfieldnj.net/townhall/recreation. State Theatre in New Brunswick. The to 8:30 p.m. in the Municipal Build- Douglas and Stephanie Bushell, 610 and will be held at the Oak Ridge Golf at Edison Intermediate School. The Soccer Squirts: This one-hour cost is $52 per person and the bus Course in Clark with teaching pro Bill ing Community Room, 425 East Raymond Street, $755,000. cost is $2 in advance and $3 at the course introduces children ages three departs at 7 p.m. Broad Street. Each session includes James G. Zissler and Joanne C. McCluney. This course will be given door. The dates are April 15 and to five years old to group experiences Stroller-Size: This one-hour total Monday through Wednesday, April 4 10 classes. The fee is $65 per person. Quinn to Gary Moore, 202 Golf Edge, May 13. and basic motor skills through soccer body workout is aimed at improving Kodo Drummers: Wednesday, $670,000. to 6. Course times are 8:30 to 11:30 Road Race: The 15th annual 5- related activities. The course will be one’s cardiovascular endurance, a.m. or noon to 3 p.m. The fee is $99 March 16, at 8 p.m. at the State The- James R. and Kathleen P. Wells to Miler and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at Tamaques Park on Tuesdays strength and flexibility. The class will atre. This act explores traditional Japa- Adrianne Fagan and Eric Chalmers, per child. held on a Saturday, April 23. The 1- from 10 to 11 a.m. or from 1:15 to be held in Tamaques Park on Wednes- Hockey Clinics: Students will learn nese drum. The cost is $60 per person 57 Nomahegan Drive, $620,000. Mile Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m., 2:15 p.m. from April 19 to May 31. days at 9:30 a.m. from April 6 through and the bus departs at 7 p.m. Nancy A. Noyes to Karen M. and basic skills or fine-tune their skills and the 5-Miler race begins at 9:30 The cost of the program is $95 per May 25. The fee is $48 per person. with George Giresi and the Westfield Westfield Memorial Pool: Pool in- David Mazzucco, 813 Kimball Av- a.m. Registration forms can be ob- child. Summer Camps: The Recreation formation for the 2005 season has enue, $1,150,000. High School Ice Hockey Team. The tained at the recreation office or on Rent: Thursday, March 3, at 8 p.m. Department is taking registrations for been mailed to all residents. For ques- Jeffrey Nicholson to Nancy B. and tions or information please contact Michael Fischette, 608 Shadowlawn the Recreation Department. Drive, $1,125,000. OPEN SUNDAY 1:00 – 4:00 Please register for the above pro- Michael Erickson to Howard O. grams at: the Westfield Recreation Tuckman, 708 Boulevard, $489,000. Department, 425 East Broad Street. Michael J. and Virginia M. Kessler For further information, please call to Bernardo Messercola, 303 Park the Westfield Recreation Office at Avenue, $525,000.

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(732) 494-2985 Fax(732) 548-3347 Well maintained 4 BR, 2 full 7 pc. Cherry sleigh bed, chest, baths, 2 half baths. Features dresser & mirror and night stand. EASTER EMPLOYMENT loads of charm. C/A, F/P, Deck. New still in box. Sell $795 The HoneyBaked Ham Co., Must see! Great Location! (732) 259-6690 Watchung seeks sales clerks & Phone (908) 232-1751 BUNK BED FOR SALE food prep people. Flex. hrs. Open House Career Fair RENTAL HOME WANTED Ask for Mgr. at Wood frame (908) 755-3524 150 Elm Street Westfield family of 4 SEEKS Excellent shape...$150 short-term rental home nearby MOVING SALE Westfield, New Jersey 07090 while existing home undergoes Call (908) 654-8621 Dining Room furniture, Table, renovation. Call Mark at DINING ROOM China cabinet, Buffet (2 drawer), Thursday, March 10th (908) 377-3649. Chinaware, Living Room pieces, Beautiful cherry wood set, table, 12:00pm – 4:00pm ERRAND SERVICE 2 Easy chairs, Two-seater couch, hutch & buffet, 6 chairs. List Book shelves, etc. Call for ROUND N’ABOUT $2800. Sell $1450. Can deliver appointment (908) 232-7848. We offer a wide range of services (732) 259-6690 Bring Updated Resumes AUTO FOR SALE to help clients manage their busy DINING ROOM SET FOR SALE On-Site Interviews lives by running errands, grocery ‘91 BUICK SKYLARK shopping and helping with other 7 ft table with 8 chairs New inspection sticker. distractions of daily life. Extends to 11 1/2 feet AC, PS, PW, PD, AM/FM Part Time Customer Service Associates Pads included PLEASE CALL FOR A Casette. Call Jim •Cash Handling & Customer Relations Experience CONSULTATION $800 (732) 801-3200 or e-mail (908) 889-7967 (908) 889-6188 Call (908) 301-0760 [email protected] •Flexibility to work Saturdays and at Multiple Locations MATTRESS SET CHILDCARE NEEDED WOODWORKING Queen pillow top. Name brand, Sitter needed for 2 school aged ACCENTS WOODWORKING Full Time Management Trainees children. 7am to 8:30am and new in plastic w/warranty $125. 3:00pm to 6:30pm. M-F. Must have Can Deliver (732) 259-6690 Custom Cabinetry and finish •Experience Working in a Sales Environment carpentry. Mantles, built-ins, drivers lic & own car & ref. Students PUBLIC NOTICE •Excellent Time & People Management Skills welcome. Call (908) 928-9233. bookcases & vanities. Custom BOROUGH OF FANWOOD kitchens & cabinet re-facing. TUTOR - EXTRA HELP Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Portfolio & references. Competitive Benefit Package Includes: No. 05-03-R Experienced, certified K-8 teacher, Bruce Theil (908) 358-2325 MA from Columbia U. offering AN ORDINANCE OF THE •Medical •Dental •401(k) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF PUBLIC NOTICE critical reading & lang. skills +all THE BOROUGH OF content areas. Ref. avail. $45/hr. FANWOOD AMENDING THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD If unable to attend, please forward your resume to: CALL (732) 388-1891 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE BLOCK 64 REDE- Trina Owens, Regional Recruiter HOUSECLEANING VELOPMENT AREA PURSU- The Board of Adjustment of the Town of ANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1ET Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- 201-444-2380 (fax) or [email protected] I will do the housecleaning SEQ. day March 14, 2005 in the Council Cham- You set the price. was passed and adopted on the second bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Good references available. and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Own car. Experienced. ing appeal for variance from the require- held on February 24, 2005. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 469-5476 This Ordinance shall take effect imme- ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- nance: TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD HOUSECLEANER diately after final passage and publication NOTICE TO CREDITORS as required by law. Patricia Fornaro and Barbara Spano, NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE Estate of: LOUISE IRANE Eleanor McGovern 224 Orchard Street, Block 2405, Lot 4 TAX ASSESSOR TAX ASSESSOR Reliable, references, experience. propose to demolish an existing two-fam- ARMSTRONG, A/K/A LOUISE I. Borough Clerk Notice is hereby given the Tax Assessor Notice is hereby given the Tax Assessor Houses, apts, offices. Call ily dwelling and detached garage and con- ARMSTRONG, Deceased 1 T - 3/3/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 of the Town of Westfield will meet in the of the Town of Westfield will meet in the struct a new two-family dwelling and new Pursuant to the order of James S. Christine at (908) 527-6261 and Tax Assessor’s Office in the Municipal Tax Assessor’s Office in the Municipal detached garage. Applicant seeks vari- LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, give your home a special touch! PUBLIC NOTICE Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, ance from Section 11.11E.6. of the Land made on the 25TH day of FEBRUARY, New Jersey on Tuesday morning, March New Jersey on Tuesday morning, March WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Use Ordinance which requires a minimum A.D. 2005, upon the application of the PUBLIC NOTICE 22, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY side yard setback of 10 feet. Applicant undersigned, as EXECUTOR of the es- hearing all persons interested in the mat- hearing all persons interested in the mat- UNION COUNTY BOARD proposes a 5.31 feet and 3.31 feet side tate of said deceased, notice is hereby NOTICE TO BIDDERS ter of assessments now about to be made ter of assessments now about to be made OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS yard setback. given to the creditors of said deceased to for the benefits conferred the improve- for the benefits conferred the improve- ORDINANCE NO.: 611-2005 Sealed proposals will be received by the Variances, waivers or exceptions from exhibit to the subscriber under oath or ments heretofore made as local improve- ments heretofore made as local improve- INTRO DATE: 2/24/05 Board of Education of the Westfield School certain site plan details or relief from re- affirmation their claims and demands District, Union County, New Jersey, at the ments under the provisions of the follow- ments under the provisions of the follow- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the quirements may be sought as appropri- against the estate of said deceased within Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, ing ordinance: ing ordinance: following proposed Ordinance was intro- ate. six months from the date of said order. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following duced and passed on the first reading at a Plans and application are on file in the JOHN ARMSTRONG SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2085 SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2057 supplies, equipment or services: REGULAR MEETING of the Board of office of the Town Engineer, 959 North EXECUTOR AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING ATTORNEYS Chosen Freeholders of the County of BID FOR: Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF Union, New Jersey held on the 24th day of B06-04 PHYSICAL EDUCATION may be seen Monday through Friday from BUTTERMORE & ATTENASIO SIDEWALKS AT VARIOUS SIDEWALKS AT VARIOUS 445 EAST BROAD STREER February, 2005, and that said Ordinance SUPPLIES FOR THE 2005-2006 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LOCATIONS LOCATIONS P.O. BOX 2189 will be taken up for further consideration SCHOOL YEAR Lori A. Boyd, Secretary Annmarie Switzer Annmarie Switzer for final passage at a meeting of said Board of Adjustment WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07091 Tax Assessor Tax Assessor BIDS DUE: Board to be held at its meeting room in the 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $29.58 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $20.91 APRIL 11, 2005 AT 1:00 PM Administration Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 10th of March, 2005, at The bids will be received at the Admin- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said istration Building, 302 Elm Street, UNION COUNTY BOARD “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds matter can be reached, at which time and Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS authorized by this ordinance. No down payment is required pursuant to the provisions place all persons who may be interested and at the time indicated, and then publicly ORDINANCE: 610-2005 of N.J.S.A. 18A:54-31. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements and therein will be given an opportunity to be opened and read aloud. INTRO: 2/24/2005 no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against property specially benefitted. heard concerning same. Bids must be in strict compliance with Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) said purpose is not a current A copy of this Ordinance has been posted specifications. Specifications may be se- NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY expense of said County, and (2) it is necessary to finance said purpose by the issuance on the Bulletin Board upon which public cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced of obligations of said County pursuant to the Local Bond Law, and (3) the total estimated notices are customarily posted in the Union Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the cost of said purpose is $20,000,000, and (4) the estimated maximum amount of bonds County Administration Building of the 789-4407. Bids must be made on the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on February 24, 2005. It will be further considered or notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is $20,000,000, and (5) the cost of such County of Union and a copy is available up proposal forms in the manner designated. for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board of Chosen purpose, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of $3,300,000 which is to and including the time of such meeting Proposals must be endorsed on the out- Freeholders to be held at the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purpose, including architect’s fees, to the members of the general public of the side of the sealed envelope, with the name Elizabeth, New Jersey, on March 10, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses and other expenses, County who shall request such copies, at of the bidder, the bidder’s address and to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by Section 20 of the Local the Office of the Clerk of the Board of the name of the supplies, equipment, or no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Bond Law. Chosen Freeholders in said Administra- services for which the bid is submitted. It Freeholders’ office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. Section 4. To finance said purpose, bonds of said County of an aggregate principal tion Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. is understood and agreed that proposals The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: amount not exceeding $20,000,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Nicole L. Tedschi, Clerk of the may be delivered before the time or at the Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter Board of Chosen Freeholders place specified for opening. The Board of TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds Education assumes no responsibility for ADDITIONS TO AND RENOVATION OF BAXEL AND WEST HALLS TO AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. HOUSE THE NEW ALLIED HEALTH/MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED adopted. The Board of Education of the Town of UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN, BY AND FOR “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING Section 5. To finance said purpose, bond anticipation notes of said County of an Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE A CODIFICATION OF THE aggregate principal amount not exceeding $20,000,000 are hereby authorized to be reserves the right to accept or reject any THE SUM OF $20,000,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE LAWS, ORDINANCES, POLI- issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In and/or all bids for the whole or any part and THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND CIES AND RESOLUTION OF the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of waive any informalities in the interest of TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN UNION COUNTY, STATE OF notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal the Board of Education. No bid may be ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days FOR THE MAINTANANCE OF Purpose(s): Construction of additions to and renovation of Baxel and West Halls to issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this after the date set for the opening thereof. SAID CODE; AND SAVING house the new Allied Health/Medical Science Program. section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the Bidding shall be in conformance with the FROM REPEAL CERTAIN amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. applicable requirements of Appropriation: $20,000,000 LEGISLATION NOT IN- Section 6. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to Bonds/Notes Authorized: $20,000,000 CLUDED THEREIN” dated on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year the “Public School Contracts Law”. Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- ADOPTED BY THE BOARD from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined Bidders are required to comply with the Section 20 Costs: $3,300,000 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS within the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- Useful Life: 15 years OF THE COUNTY OF UNION to and within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). ON AUGUST 19, 1993. This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. notes shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, by the County BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be Nicole L. Tedeschi Manager and by the Director of Finance/County Treasurer and shall be under the seal AN ORDINANCE AMENDING accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of said County and attested by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen THE “ADMINISTRATIVE check or certified check made payable to County of Union, State of New Jersey Freeholders. Said officers are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as CODE OF UNION COUNTY”, the Westfield Board of Education, for ten they may adopt in conformity with law. The power to determine any matters with respect ABOLISHING THE DEPART- percent (10%) of the amount of the total BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDI- to said notes not determined by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is MENT OF OPERATIONS & bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. TIONS TO AND RENOVATION OF BAXEL AND WEST HALLS TO HOUSE hereby delegated to the Director of Finance/County Treasurer who is hereby authorized FACILITIES AND REDISTRIB- By order of the Town of Westfield Board THE NEW ALLIED HEALTH/MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR UNION to sell said notes either at one time or from time to time in the manner provided by law. UTING ITS FUNCTIONS of Education, Union County, New Jersey. COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN, BY AND FOR THE Section 7. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said AMONG VARIOUS DEPART- Robert A. Berman COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE purpose, according to its reasonable life, is a period of fifteen years computed from the MENTS. Board Secretary SUM OF $20,000,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE THE date of said bonds. 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $51.51 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $53.04 ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO Section 8. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Clerk ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of said County, and that such statement so filed NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Union County Vocational-Technical shows that the gross debt of said County, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT Schools (the “Board of Education”) has heretofore determined by resolution that it is is increased by this ordinance by $20,000,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et necessary to sell bonds or notes in order to raise money for the construction of additions Local Bond Law. seq., in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- to and renovation of Baxel and West Halls to house the new Allied Health/Medical Section 9. Any funds received from the State of New Jersey or any of its agencies or tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 3/22/2005 and opened and read for: Science Program, including the acquisition of original furnishings and equipment therefor, and has delivered a statement of the estimated cost of such project and the any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such MAINT. STRUCTURAL REPAIR ORPHAN BRIDGES CONT. NO. 1-2005 amount of money presently needed for such project to the Board of School Estimate of purpose shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purpose, or, if bond GORDON ST. BR. OVER ELIZABETH INDUSTRIAL TRACK, ROSELLE PARK Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (the “Board of School Estimate”); and anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced accordingly. UNION COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of School Estimate has heretofore determined by resolution Section 10. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of 100% STATE that funds are necessary for the project specified in the statement of the Board of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promul- DP # 04459 Education and has determined the sum of money presently needed for such project and the amount thereof to be raised by the County of Union by the issuance of bonds or notes gated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registration and has delivered a certificate to that effect together with the statement of the Board of capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State funded Education to the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey; on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is available for public projects. NOW, THEREFORE, inspection. Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S 34:11-56.48 et seq. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State Section 11. The County intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, of New Jersey, as follows: improvements described in Section 1 of this bond ordinance. If the County incurs such Division of Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. Drawings, specifications, and Section 1. The County of Union (the “County”), State of New Jersey is hereby costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the County expects to reimburse itself bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, authorized to construct additions to and renovate Baxel and West Halls to house the new for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the maximum principal at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st floor, Box 600 Trenton, New Allied Health/Medical Science Program, including the acquisition of original furnishings amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance. Jersey 08625 during business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for and equipment therefor, for Union County Vocational-Technical School (located in Section 12. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged to the punctual this project may be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their Scotch Plains) in, by and for the County. Said improvements shall include all work, payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this fax number is 609-530-4503. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor. It is hereby determined ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the be inspected ( BUT NOT OBTAINED ) by contracting organizations at our various Design and stated that said public buildings being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent County, and the County shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property Field Offices at the following locations: construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of within the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 the New Jersey Statutes, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). without limitation as to rate or amount. Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Section 2. The sum of $20,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost Section 13. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 of making the improvements described in Section 1 hereof (hereinafter referred to as thereof after final passage. 3 T - 2/24/05, 3/3/05 and 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $149.94 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $247.86 Page 22 Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE www.goleader.com TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE County Board of Chosen Freeholders Plan PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Planning Board of the Township of Scotch PLANNING BOARD Annual Dance For People with Disabilities NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Plains will hold a Public Hearing on March Planning Board of Scotch Plains will hold Please take notice that on March 23, COUNTY – On Sunday, March 13, 14, 2005, at 8:00 pm in Council Cham- a Special Meeting on March 14, 2005, at 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood Bor- Patrick’s Day celebration, so partici- Saturday, March 26; “Spring Fishing bers, Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- 7:00 pm. before their regularly scheduled ough Hall, located at 75 North Martine the Union County Board of Chosen pants are urged to wear green. Derby” at Echo Lake Park in enue to hear the preliminary and final meeting, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- Freeholders and the Department of “This event is one of a variety of Mountainside on Saturday, May 7; major subdivision application for Terranova Avenue to discuss Planning Board Rules ning Board will hold a hearing on the Builders, LLC for 2229 Morse Avenue, Parks and Recreation will host the recreational programs we offer to meet and “Ceramics for People with Dis- & Regulation procedures. application of the undersigned. The prop- Ninth Annual St. Patrick’s Day “Green the needs of people with disabilities,” abilities” at the Gregorio Center in Block 7502, Lots 10, 17 & 19 which pro- All interested persons may be present. erty in question is located at: 90 Montrose poses to subdivide three lots into six lots. Barbara Horev Avenue Fanwood, New Jersey, also known Dance” for people with disabilities at said Freeholder Kowalski. Linden on Saturdays, April 19 and 26, The following variances are requested with Secretary to the Planning Board as Block 24 Lot 23, as shown on the the Westfield Community Room from Other programs and recreational and June 21 and 28. this application: 1 T - 3/3/05, The Times Fee: $12.75 Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Philip & 3 to 5 p.m. events for individuals with disabilities Another program held every Tues- Section 23-33.4A, Para. C, Col. 4-Front Ethel Paoletti. Yard Width; Required: 90 feet; Proposed: Snacks, refreshments and deejay are organized by the Union County day and Thursday from April 5 to PUBLIC NOTICE The applicant requests a 6 feet x 12 86.49 for Lot 10.01; 83.46 for Lot 10.02; feet bathroom addition, which is in viola- entertainment will be provided. Pre- Department of Parks and Recreation November 17 at Runnells Specialized 86.33 for Lot 10.03; 86.90 for Lot 10.04 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tion of Section 184-110E.5 of the Fanwood registration is required. throughout the year. Hospital in Berkeley Heights is “Post All interested persons may be present CHANCERY DIVISION Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Side “This is a wonderful program de- Some of the upcoming spring and Stroke Exercise,” non-stressful exer- and be heard. The file pertaining to this UNION COUNTY Yard Setback; Permitted: 10 feet; Present: application is in the Office of the Planning signed exclusively for people with dis- summer programs include “Culinary cise for people who have had a stroke DOCKET NO. F-628-05 12.36 feet; Proposed: 6.40 feet. abilities, giving them the opportunity Delights” at the Classic Thyme Cook- Board and is available for public inspec- FILE NO. 48.0067 The applicant will also seek such other or have a physical disability. tion during regular office hours. to socialize, meet new friends and ing School in Westfield on Saturdays, Pre-registration is required for all NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS relief as may be determined necessary at Barbara Horev the public hearing based upon review of have fun on the dance floor with a March 19 and June 4; “Discover programs. To be put on the mailing list Secretary to the Planning Board (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: the application or amendment(s) to the deejay,” said Union County Freeholder 1 T - 3/3/05, The Times Fee: $22.95 Trailside,” strolling to look for sea- and to receive information about these MARION E. SPINELLA, HER application. Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to the sonal changes, at Trailside Nature and and other programs for people with PUBLIC NOTICE HEIRS DEVISEES AND PER- The file pertaining to this application SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, is available for public inspection during Union County Parks and Recreation Science Center in Mountainside on disabilities, please call Ellen Chase, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AND HERS, THEIRS OR ANY normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from Advisory Board. Program Coordinator for the Union PLANNING BOARD OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN the Secretary of the Planning Board at the The “Green Dance” theme is a St. PUBLIC NOTICE County Department of Parks and Rec- RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST Administration Office of the Borough of TOWN OF WESTFIELD reation at (908) 527-4096 or (908) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Mon- You are hereby summoned and required Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, PUBLIC NOTICE day, March 14, 2005, at 7:30 P.M. in the to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, PC., Public Notice is hereby given that an 527-4900. Fanwood, New Jersey. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS lower level meeting room of the Fanwood Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 Any interested party may appear at ordinance of which the following is a copy Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey said hearing and participate therein in INVITATION TO BID was introduced, read and passed on first PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- 07003, an answer to the complaint (and reading by the Mayor and Council of the accordance with the rules of the Fanwood Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD ning Board will hold a Special Hearing on amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a Town of Westfield on March 1, 2005 and Planning Board. ders to bid for the following Project: CORPORATION the application of the undersigned. The civil action in THE RAHWAY SAVINGS that said Council will further consider the Applicant: NOTICE OF MEETING property in question is located at: 15 Old INSTITUTION is Plaintiff and MICHAEL Philip & Ethel Paoletti THE PURCHASE OF CHEMI- same for final passage on the 29th day of South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, G. SPINELLA, et als. are Defendants, 90 Montrose Avenue CALS, SEEDS AND FERTIL- March, 2005 or as soon thereafter as said Be advised that the Downtown Westfield also known as Block 66, Lot 14, as shown pending in the Superior Court of New Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 IZERS AND OTHER SUP- matter can be reached, in the Council Corporation will meet at 105 Elm Street, on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Ed- Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION County 1 T - 3/3/05, The Times Fee: $34.17 PLIES FOR THE MAINTE- Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East lower level conference room at 7:30 p.m. ward & Joyce Teunisen. and bearing Docket Number F-628-05 NANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at on Monday, March 7, 2005 due to the The applicant seeks to demolish a one- within Thirty-five (35) days after MARCH PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCOTCH PLAINS, BORO which time and place any person who may cancellation of the regularly scheduled family residence and develop the property 3, 2005 exclusive of such date. If you fail to OF FANWOOD AND THE be interested therein will be given an op- meeting on February 28, 2005 because of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY with a satellite parking lot for Fanwood do so, judgment by default may be ren- SCOTCH PLAINS BOARD OF portunity to be heard concerning said ordi- weather. CHANCERY DIVISION Plaza located at 313 South Avenue, dered against you for the relief demanded EDUCATION. nance. Sherry Cronin UNION COUNTY Fanwood, New Jersey. in the complaint (and amendment to com- Claire J. Gray Executive Director DOCKET NO. F-2831-05 Bids will be accepted only by mail or in The applicant will also seek such other plaint, if any). You shall file your answer Acting Town Clerk 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $12.24 FILE NO. XCZ L 57256 person to the Office of the Township Clerk, relief as may be determined necessary at and proof of service in duplicate with the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1847 Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park the public hearing based upon review of Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS AN ORDINANCE TO ESTAB- PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 the application. Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, LISH A CAP BANK (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) UNION COUNTY BOARD The file pertaining to this application is CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in YANETH GARRIDO, HER until March 22nd, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. The WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS available for public inspection during nor- accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PER- Township of Scotch Plains (hereinafter Law, N.J.S. 40A:4-45.1 et.seq., provides ORDINANCE NO.: 609-2005 mal business hours (Tues. - Thurs., 9 AM tice and Procedure. SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, “Township”) shall not be responsible for that in the preparation of its annual budget, INTRO: 2/10/2005 - 2 PM) from the Secretary of the Planning This action has been instituted for the AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF any bid mailed which is lost in transit or a municipality shall limit any increase in FINAL ADOPTION: 2/24/2005 Board at the Administration Office of the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage THEIR SUCCESSORS IN delivered late by the Postal Service. At the said final budget appropriations to 2.5% or Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine dated August 29, 1990, made by MICHAEL STATEMENT RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST above time, the bids will be publicly opened the cost of living adjustment of 3.5% over Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. G. SPINELLA AND MARION E. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND and read aloud. All bids must be pre- the previous years final appropriations; The bond ordinance published herewith Any interested party may appear at said SPINELLA, as Mortgagor(s), to THE REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, sented in sealed envelopes which are and, has been finally adopted by the Board of hearing and participate therein in accor- RAHWAY SAVINGS INSTITUTION, re- GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., clearly marked “Scotch Plains Town- WHEREAS, a municipality may, by ordi- Chosen Freeholders of the County of dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- corded on August 31, 1990, in Book 4113 plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 ship Shared Service Bids”, 430 Park nance, bank the difference between its Union, in the State of New Jersey, on the ning Board. of Mortgages for UNION County, Page Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey final budget appropriations subject to the 24th day of February, 2005, and the twenty Applicants: 214, and subsequently assigned to the New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- 07076". No bid will be received after the 2.5% cap and 3.5% cost of living adjust- day period of limitation within which a suit, The 313 South Avenue Condominium plaintiff; and (2) to recover possession of, ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the time and date specified. ment when said difference is not appropri- action or proceeding questioning the va- Association, Inc., Fanwood Plaza Partners, and concerns the premises commonly Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- The Township of Scotch Plains is acting ated as part of the final budget; and, lidity of such ordinance can be com- LLC, and Edward & Joyce Teunisen. known as: 37 WESTFIELD AVENUE, sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in as the lead agent for this bid. Additional WHEREAS, the Town Council of the menced, as provided in the Local Bond CLARK, NJ 07066. Attorney for Applicants: which LaSalle Bank National Association members participating in this bid will be Town of Westfield, County of Union, hereby Law, has begun to run from the date of the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Robert H. Kraus, Esq. f\k\a LaSalle National Bank, in its capacity the Boro of Fanwood and the Scotch Plains determines that this difference in the first publication of this statement. you may communicate with the New Jer- Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth as Indenture Trustee under that certain Board of Education. Each entity will be amount of $192,265.87 that is not appro- Nicole Tedeschi sey State Bar Association by calling (908) 328 Park Avenue, PO Box 310 Sale and Servicing Agreement dated June entitled to purchase off of this bid. Each priated as part of the final budget shall be Clerk of the Board 249-5000. You may also contact the law- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 1, 2000 among AFC Trust Series 2000 2, entity will deal solely with the awards win- retained as an exception to the final appro- of Chosen Freeholders yer referral service of UNION the County 1 T - 3/3/05, The Times Fee: $37.74 as Issuer, Superior Bank, FSB, as Seller ner for the particular items that they are in priations in either of the next two succeed- County of Union of Venue by calling 908-353-4715. If you and Servicer and LaSalle Bank National need of (i.e. ordering, payment of bills and ing years. State of New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Association as Indenture Trustee, AFC receipt of materials will be the responsibil- NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, municate with the Legal Services Office of BOND ORDINANCE TO SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Se- ity of each entity.) Bidders should also be that any amount authorized hereinabove the County of Venue by calling 908-354- AMEND SECTIONS 1 AND CHANCERY DIVISION ries 20002, and any amendments thereto aware that some of the requirements may that is not appropriated as part of the final 4340. 4.E. OF THE BOND ORDI- UNION COUNTY is plaintiff, and ALEX F. GARRIDO, et al., differ from entity to entity and they will be budget shall be retained as an exception You, MARION E. SPINELLA, HER NANCE (ORD. NO. 516-00) DOCKET NO. F-1962-05 are defendants, pending in the Superior required to meet the standards set forth by to final appropriation in either of the next HEIRS DEVISEES AND PERSONAL ENTITLED: “BOND ORDI- FILE NO. XCZ 67435 Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, that entity. two succeeding years; and, REPRESENTATIVES, AND HERS, NANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE Union County, and bearing Docket After receipt of bids, no bid may be BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS THEIRS OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- MAKING OF VARIOUS PUB- F283105 within thirty-five (35) days after withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the certified copy of this ordinance as intro- SORS IN RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST, LIC IMPROVEMENTS AND (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: March 3, 2005 exclusive of such date. If date of the bid opening except if provided duced be filed with the Director of the are made a party defendant to this foreclo- THE ACQUISITION OF NEW KAREN A. CARUSO, HER you fail to do so, judgment by default may for herein. The bid of any Bidder who Division of Local Government Services sure action because you are the heirs of AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PER- be rendered against you for the relief de- consents to an extension may be held for within 5 days of introduction; and the deceased mortgagor, MARION E. INCLUDING ORIGINAL AP- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, manded in the Complaint and Amend- consideration for a longer period of time as BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a SPINELLA, and as such may have an PARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF ment To Foreclosure Complaint. You shall may be agreed upon between Bidder and certified copy of this ordinance upon adop- interest in the mortgaged premises, and IN, BY AND FOR THE THEIR SUCCESSORS IN file your Answer and proof of service in the Township. tion, with the recorded vote included you have a right to Notice of this action for COUNTY OF UNION, STATE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior All bids must be on the bid forms pro- thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 any right, title, claim or interest you may OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in days after such adoption. MEHDI MOHAMMADISH, HIS have in, to, or against the said mortgaged PRIATE THE SUM OF plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, the Bid Package. Specifications and bid 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $50.49 HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PER- premises. $9,836,770 TO PAY THE COST together with your check in the sum of forms may be obtained from the Office of SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, Dated: February 24, 2005 THEREOF, TO APPROPRI- $135.00 representing the filing fee in ac- Recreation, Municipal Building, Township PUBLIC NOTICE AND HIS, THEIR OR ANY OF DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk ATE STATE AND FEDERAL cordance with the rules of civil practice of Scotch Plains, between the hours of THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Superior Court of New Jersey TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN and procedure. 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE This action has been instituted for the Friday. INVITATION TO BID YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND A Professional Corporation THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Bid proposals and all required docu- REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, 1455 Broad Street Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- dated 06/17/2000 made by Alex F. Garrido ments must be completed and submitted GOLDRERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 ders to bid for the following purchase: PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE & Yaneth Garrido as mortgagors, to Em- by the date as set forth above. All docu- plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is 200 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $67.83 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF pire Mortgage Services, Inc. recorded on ments in the enclosed Bid Package must 2005 REEL MASTER LIGHT Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES 07/03/2000 in Book 7741 of Mortgages for accompany the bid proposal. WEIGHT FIVE PLEX FAIR- New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- IN ANTICIPATION OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE Union County, Page 0269 which Mort- In addition to the above documents, a WAY MOWER ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the ISSUANCE OF SUCH gage was assigned on 03/21/2002 to the certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Bids will be accepted only by mail or in BONDS”, ADOPTED OCTO- plaintiff, LaSalle Bank National Associa- issued by a responsible bank, trust com- sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in CHANCERY DIVISION person to the Office of the Township Clerk, BER 11, 2000. tion f\k\a LaSalle National Bank, in its pany or insurance company, payable to which MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- UNION COUNTY Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park capacity as Indenture Trustee under that the Township of Scotch Plains shall be BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Cho- ISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. is plaintiff, DOCKET NO. F-2280-05 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 certain Sale and Servicing Agreement submitted with each bid as a guaranty that sen Freeholders of the County of Union, and HASSAN MOSELEY, et al., are de- FILE NO. XFZ 67585 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) dated June 1, 2000 among AFC Trust if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall State of New Jersey, as follows: fendants, pending in the Superior Court of until March 22, 2005 11:00pm The Town- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Series 20002, as Issuer, Superior Bank, execute said Contract. The Bid Security Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance No. New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union ship of Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Town- FSB, as Seller and Servicer and LaSalle shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) 516-00 entitled: County, and bearing Docket F-1962-05 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ship”) shall not be responsible for any bid Bank National Association as Indenture of the total amount of the bid or “BOND ORDINANCE TO AU- within thirty-five (35) days after March IRWIN BARNETT T\A WORLD mailed which is lost in transit or delivered Trustee, AFC Mortgage Loan Asset TwentyThousand Dollars ($20,000.00), THORIZE THE MAKING OF 3,2005 exclusive of such date. If you fail to WIDE DISTRIBUTORS; late by the Postal Service. At the above Backed Notes, Series 20002, and any whichever is lower. VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVE- do so, judgment by default may be ren- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND time, the bids will be publicly opened and amendments thereto by Assignment Of All bid Security, except the Bid Security MENTS AND THE ACQUISI- dered against you for the relief demanded REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, read aloud. All bids must be presented in Mortgage recorded on 10/31/2002 in Book of the three (3) apparent lowest respon- TION OF NEW AUTOMOTIVE in the Complaint and Amendment To Fore- GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., sealed envelopes which are clearly marked AB1312 of Assignments Of Mortgages sible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, VEHICLES, INCLUDING closure Complaint. You shall file your An- plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 ”Fairway Mower Bids”, 430 Park Avenue, forUnion County, Page 0109 and (2) to be returned after ten (10) days from the ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND swer and proof of service in duplicate with Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076". No bid recover possession of, and concerns pre- opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR the Clerk of the Superior Court of New New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- will be received after the time and date mises commonly known as 1785 Whittier excepted) and the bids of such Bidders THE COUNTY OF UNION, Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the specified. Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065. shall be considered withdrawn. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- After receipt of bids, no bid may be If you are unable to obtain an attorney, The Township reserves the right to re- APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF with your check in the sum of $135.00 sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the you may communicate with the New Jer- ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial $9,836,770 TO PAY THE COST representing the filing fee in accordance which Washington Mutual Bank, FA is date of the bid opening except if provided sey Bar Association by calling 609-394- informalities, all in accordance with the THEREOF, TO APPROPRI- with the rules of civil practice and proce- plaintiff, and WAYNE CARTER, et al., are for herein. The bid of any Bidder who 1101. You may also contact the Lawyer New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law ATE STATE AND FEDERAL dure defendants, pending in the Superior Court consents to an extension may be held for Referral Service of the County of venue by N.J.S.A. 40A:111 et seq. In the event of GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN This action has been instituted for the of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union consideration for a longer period of time as calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford an equal or tie bid, the Township shall PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage County, and bearing Docket F-2280-05 may be agreed upon between Bidder and an attorney, you may communicate with award the bid in accordance with state THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS dated 05/13/2004 made by Hassan within thirty-five (35) days after March 3, the Township. the Legal Services office of the County of statutes. TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- Moseley as mortgagors, to Mortgage Elec- 2005 exclusive of such date. If you fail to All bids must be on the bid forms pro- venue by calling 908-354-4340. The Township also reserves the right to PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomi- do so, judgment by default may be ren- vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in Yaneth Garrido, her heirs, devisees, and reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are FOR THE ISSUANCE OF nee for FGC Commercial Finance dba dered against you for the relief demanded the Bid Package. Specifications and bid personal representatives, and her, their or not available and/or appropriated. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES Fremont Mortgage recorded on 06/02/ in the Complaint and Amendment To Fore- forms may be obtained from the Office of any of their successors in right, title and The selected Bidder, will, within seven IN ANTICIPATION OF THE 2004 in Book 10693 of Mortgages for closure Complaint. You shall file your Recreation, Municipal Building, Township interestare made party defendants to this (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an ISSUANCE OF SUCH Union County, Page 0361 which Mort- Answer and proof of service in duplicate of Scotch Plains, between the hours of foreclosure action because executed appropriate contact with the Township. BONDS” gage was assigned on to the plaintiff, with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through plaintiff’s obligation and mortgage being All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, adopted by the Board of Chosen Free- MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA- Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN Friday. foreclosed herein and may be liable for Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to holders of the County of Union, New Jer- TION SYSTEMS, INC. by Assignment Of 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, to- Bid proposals and all required docu- any deficiency and because the owners of Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimi- sey (the “County”) on October 11, 2000 Mortgage recorded on in Book of Assign- gether with your check in the sum of ments must be completed and submitted record of the mortgaged premises being nation in Connection with Certain Public (the “Prior Ordinance”) is hereby amended ments Of Mortgages for Union County, $135.00 representing the filing fee in ac- by the date as set forth above. All docu- foreclosed herein and for any lien, claim or Contracts and Supplementing the ‘Law to add the acquisition of new additional or Page ; and (2) to recover possession of, cordance with the rules of civil practice ments in the enclosed Bid Package must interest may have in, to or against the Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, replacement equipment and machinery to and concerns premises commonly known and procedure. accompany the bid proposal. mortgaged premises. 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. the categories of purposes authorized to as 6 Happel Court, Scotch Plains, NJ This action has been instituted for the In addition to the above documents, a DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk 17:27, as amended from time to time, and be undertaken, and shall hereafter read as 07076. purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond Superior Court of New Jersey the Americans With Disability Act. follows: If you are unable to obtain an attorney, dated 02/18/2000 made by Wayne Carter issued by a responsible bank, trust com- ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF “Section l. The County of Union (the you may communicate with the New Jer- and Shakina Durant as mortgagors, to pany or insurance company, payable to Attorneys At Law SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF “County”), State of New Jersey is hereby sey Bar Association by calling 609-394- First United Mortgage Company, Inc. re- the Township of Scotch Plains shall be 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. authorized to make various public improve- 1101. You may also contact the Lawyer corded on 02/25/2000 in Book 7585 of submitted with each bid as a guaranty that P.O. Box 1024 Thomas Atkins ments and to acquire new additional or Referral Service of the County of venue by Mortgages for Union County, Page 122 if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Municipal Manager replacement equipment and machinery calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford which Mortgage was assigned on 02/18/ execute said Contract. The Bid Security 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $85.68 1 T - 3/3/05, The Times Fee: $95.37 and new automotive vehicles, including an attorney, you may communicate with 2000 to the plaintiff, Washington Mutual shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) original apparatus and equipment, in, by the Legal Services office of the County of Bank, FA by Assignment Of Mortgage of the total amount of the bid or PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and for said County, as more particularly venue by calling 908-354-4340. recorded on 02/25/2000 in Book 1146 of TwentyThousand Dollars ($20,000.00), described in Section 4 hereof. The cost of Karen Caruso, her heirs, devisees, and Assignments Of Mortgages for Union NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION whichever is lower. the improvements and acquisitions in- personal representatives, and her, their or County, Page 277. Washington Mutual BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT All bid Security, except the Bid Security cludes all work, materials and appurte- any of their successors in right, title and Bank, FA is the successor by merger to of the three (3) apparent lowest respon- SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et nances necessary and suitable therefor.” interest are made party defendants to this Homeside Lending, Inc.; and (2) to re- sible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, seq., in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- foreclosure action by reason of a mort- cover possession of, and concerns pre- be returned after ten (10) days from the Section 2. Section 4.E. of the Prior tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 3/22/2005 and opened and read for: gage dated May 13, 2004, which was mises commonly known as 203 Vine opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday Ordinance is hereby amended to add the made by Hassan Moseley to Karen A. Street, Roselle, NJ 07203. . RT. 1 & 9 @ NORTH AVENUE, SEC. 16, CONTRACT NO: 045950180, excepted) and the bids of such Bidders acquisition of a filing system for the use of Caruso, to secure the sum of $47,230.96 If you are unable to obtain an attorney, RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING, FROM NORTH OF NORTH AVENUE TO shall be considered withdrawn. the Department of Human Services, Divi- and recorded on June 3, 2004 in Book you may communicate with the New Jer- SOUTH OF FAIRMONT AVE, CITY OF ELIZABETH The Township reserves the right to re- sion of Social Services, to the specific 10694 of Mortgages for Union County, sey Bar Association by calling 609-394- ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial purposes authorized to be undertaken, UNION COUNTY Page 0096, and for any lien claim or inter- 1101. You may also contact the Lawyer informalities, all in accordance with the and shall hereafter read as follows: FEDERAL PROJECT # 100% STATE est you may have, in to or against the Referral Service of the County of venue by New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law “[Section 4.]E. Project Seniors in Mo- DP # 04146 mortgaged premises. calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford N.J.S.A. 40A:11 1 et seq. In the event of tion; Department of Human Services, Divi- Mehdi Mahammadish, his heirs, devi- an attorney, you may communicate with Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects, bidders must be registered an equal or tie bid, the Township shall sion of Social Services - (A) Acquisition of sees, and personal representatives, and the Legal Services office of the County of with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of award the bid in accordance with state new automotive vehicles, including origi- his, their or any of their succcssors in right, venue by calling 908-354-4340. contract execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as statutes. nal apparatus and equipment, consisting title and interest are made party defen- Irwin Barnett T/A Wold Wide Distribu- soon as possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. The Township also reserves the right to of ten vans for Project Seniors in Motion dants to this foreclosure action by reason tors is made a party defendant to this Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S 34:11-56.48 et seq. reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are and (B) acquisition of a filing system for the of a certain judgment entered in the Office foreclosure action by reason of a certain (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, not available and/or appropriated. use of the Department of Human Ser- of the Clerk of the Superior Court of New judgment entered in the Office of the Clerk Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. The Department, in accordance with Title VI The selected Bidder, will, within seven vices, Division of Social Services. Jersey bearing judgment number J- of the Superior Court of New Jersey bear- Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R.., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an Appropriation and Estimated Cost: $ 400,000 285174-2004 on October 19, 2004, in the ing judgment number DJ-032168-1991 on to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business appropriate contact with the Township. Down Payment Appropriated: $ 20,000 original sum of $34,064.32, wherein you, 03/21/91, in the original sum of $1,799.51, enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Bonds and Notes Authorized: $ 380,000 Mehdi Mohammadish are the judgment wherein you, Irwin Barnett T/A World Wide discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex , national origin, or Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to Period of Usefulness: 5 years.” creditor and Reality Tri-State Investments Distributors is the judgment creditor and handicap in the contract award. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimi- and Hassan Mosely are the judgment debt- Wayne Carter and Mildred Carter are the P.L. 1975, c. 127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be nation in Connection with Certain Public Section 3. The capital budget is hereby ors and for any lien, claim or interest you judgment debtors and for any lien, claim or inspected or obtained for a fee of $95.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Contracts and Supplementing the ‘Law amended to conform with the provisions of may have in, to or against the mortgaged interest you may have in, to or against the Engineering and Operations Building 1st floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, this ordinance to the extent of any incon- premises. mortgaged premises.. business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. sistency therewith and the resolutions pro- DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609- 17:27, as amended from time to time, and mulgated by the Local Finance Board Superior Court of New Jersey Superior Court of New Jersey 530-4503. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected ( the Americans With Disability Act. showing full detail of the amended capital ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN BUT NOT OBTAINED ) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF budget and capital program as approved Attorneys At Law Attorneys At Law at the following locations: SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF by the Director, Division of Local Govern- 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ment Services, is on file with the Clerk of P.O. Box 1024 P.O. Box 1024 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Thomas Atkins the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Municipal Manager available for public inspection. 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $92.31 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $70.38 3 T - 2/17/05, 2/24/05 and 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $186.66 1 T - 3/3/05, The Times Fee: $77.52 1 T - 3/3/05, The Leader Fee: $111.69 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 3, 2005 Page 23 Concepts & Thought

LOCAL STARS Linda Kolar to Exhibit Oils In March at WF Art Gallery WESTFIELD — Westfield artist Centre of New Jersey and at painting Linda Kolar will exhibit her oil paint- sessions of the Nutley Art Group. ings at the Westfield Art Gallery, lo- Her pictures have won numerous cated on the first floor of the New awards at the Art Students’ League of Jersey Workshop for the Arts, 150- New York and in local and regional 152 East Broad Street in Westfield, exhibits. Her paintings and drawings during March, from 10 a.m. to 3 have been purchased for private col- p.m., Monday to Saturday. lections in New Jersey and in New The exhibition, entitled “Faces and York. She teaches drawing on Mon- FEEDING FRENZY…Members of the cast staging Little Shop of Horrors at Places,” combines studies of favorite day nights in March at the Westfield Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield, pictured, left to right, are: top row; models with regional scenes. Adult School. Kristy Perez, Dan Morse, Brian Hart, Amanda Chang, Amanda Garfinkel and Kate Ms. Kolar, who paints landscapes For details, please call (908) 232- Brennan, and bottom row; Kelly Sullivan, Morgan Bunting, Julian Seltzer, Jenna predominantly outdoors, painted her 4050 or (908) 789-9696, visit Roth, and Christin Aswad. Not pictured is Katie Davidson. portraits from live poses at the Riker www.westfieldnj.com, or e-mail BEE FINALISTS…Four students participated in the Junior Women’s Club of Hill, Livingston studio of the Art Westfield Annual Spelling Bee. The pupils were among the top 10 finalists and are [email protected]. students in Maureen Quinn’s fourth grade class at Holy Trinity Interparochial Little Shop of Horrors Comes School in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: Grace Kelly, Mrs. Quinn, Amanda Williams, Mary McDermott and Tianna Miles. Alyson Tieman Represents WF Alyson Tieman Represents WF To Roosevelt Intermediate In All-Eastern Honors Chorus WESTFIELD — Roosevelt Inter- The show is directed by RIS drama Tamaques School, Study Skills In All-Eastern Honors Chorus mediate School (RIS) will present Little teacher, Taryn Glist, who is in her fifth WESTFIELD – Alyson Tieman, Alyson was chosen based on her Shop of Horrors on Friday and Saturday, year of creating quality musical theater a junior at Westfield High School, successful audition and participa- March 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, with Westfield students. John Brzozowski To be Featured on Channel 36 will perform in the 2005 All-Eastern tion in the New Jersey All-State March 6, at 2 p.m. in the Alice Lee and Kay Leavy, RIS vocal teachers, are WESTFIELD — Tamaques El- McKinley Elementary School was Honors Chorus, organized by the Chorus in 2004, which resulted in Roosevelt Auditorium. the musical directors and Robert Green- ementary School in Westfield will be featured; Franklin School in Decem- National Association for Music Edu- her recommendation from the New Tickets will be sold for $10 at the door wood, RIS art teacher, has created the featured on cable TV Channel 36 ber; Roosevelt Intermediate School cation at its Eastern Di- Jersey Music Education 30 minutes before each show. scenic design. Little Shop of Horrors involves Meredith Schachter, RIS math teacher, throughout the month of March on in January, and Washington School in vision Conference Association to the All- the regularly scheduled program, February. Seymour Krelbourn, a shy, mild-man- is the technical director and Eddy Rioseco planned at the Baltimore Eastern Honors Cho- nered florist shop worker, who is trying joins the team for a fourth year as guest “Focus on Our Schools.” Immediately following the “Fo- Convention Center in rus. The program can be seen begin- cus on Our Schools” program in to find a way to impress his co-worker, choreographer. Baltimore, Md. from A soprano, who has Audrey. He gets his moment to shine Fifty-one cast members a crew of 55 ning March 3 on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. March will be “Strengthening Study Thursday, March 3, to studied for several years talented middle school students are in- and 7 p.m.; Thursdays at 2 and 10 Skills,” a presentation which took after discovering an exotic little plant, Sunday, March 6. with Jeannette Ferrell which becomes a larger-than-life sensa- volved in the production. p.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; place for elementary school parents Maraffi of the American tion. The only problem is the plant has a Julian Seltzer plays the male lead role and Sundays at 4 p.m. through Thurs- in February that was taped for view- Alyson will be among 700 of the most musi- Performance Studios in strange and unusual appetite that threat- of Seymour and Amanda Chang plays day, March 31. ing on Channel 36. The featured ens the entire planet. the female lead role of Audrey. “Focus on Our Schools,” which speakers were six supervisors in the cally talented high Mountainside, Alyson debuted on WHS-TV36 in Novem- Westfield Public Schools who pro- school students in the has performed in two ber, spotlights one Westfield Public vided tips for parents in helping their astern United States operas in Rome, Italy Bones Jazz Group to Perform School each month. In November, children study at home. who have been selected with the Rome Festival, to perform in jazz, band, as a child in Hansel and chorus, and orchestra Alyson Tieman Gretel, and most recently At Next Mid-Day Musicales Pingry Middle, Upper Schools ensembles. as a chorus member and WESTFIELD — The First Con- known for its versatility. The group’s The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. dancer in Bizet’s Carmen. gregational Church of Westfield, lo- repertory is varied, from re-workings David Tieman of Westfield, she is Alyson enjoys singing music of all cated at 125 Elmer Street, will present of classic American pop standards Tell Area Honor Roll Students the only student from Westfield High genres and is looking forward to the jazz group Bones, Incorporated, in and jazz tunes to new jazz composi- BERNARDS TOWNSHIP — Spiegel, Isaac Davis, Sean Hager, School to be selected for the All- making music her lifelong career, a free, half-hour program at noon on tions. Headmaster John Neiswender of The Max Horlbeck, Elizabeth Zoidis, Sean Eastern Honors group in 2005. possibly in music education. Wednesday, March 9, as part of their The members of Bones, Incorpo- Pingry School in Bernards Township Bruno, Caitlin Jennings, Kelly Peeler, Selection to the all-honors en- The All-Eastern Honors Chorus ongoing Mid-Day Musicales series. rated, are Matt Bilyk, Eddie Clark, has reported the names of local stu- Nadine Reitman, Rita Biagioli, sembles is highly competitive with will perform on March 6 at 2:30 A $5 soup and sandwich luncheon Rick Stepton, and Ben Williams on dents recently appointed to the Middle Alexander Meder, Daniel Scheininger members representing New York, p.m. at the Baltimore Convention will be available in the church social trombone, Diane Moser on piano, Tim School’s second quarter honor roll and Christopher Svoboda. Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Center in Baltimore. hall following the concert. Metz on bass, and Russ “Styles” DiBona and the Upper School’s first semester Scotch Plains residents John Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, For more information, please visit Bones, Incorporated, which presents on drums. Individually, the members honor roll. Guiffre, Melissa Loewinger and New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Penn- www.menc.org or call MENC at classic and new jazz in the format of of the group have appeared with no- At the Middle School, the roster Rachel Van Wert joined Mountainside sylvania, Vermont and New Jersey. (800) 828-0229. four trombones and rhythm section, is table jazz and popular musicians. includes Westfielders Alexander residents Erik Moss and John Stamatis Daifotis, Samuel Fisher, Meghan in being named to the list. Hager, Paul Zoidis, Brendan Burgdorf Berkeley Heights residents John One Voice, Easter Musical, Set and William Weldon, and Berkeley Soo Hoo, Kathleen Soo Hoo, Jenni- Heights student Jennifer Soong. fer Soo Hoo, Kristen Brodgesell and The Upper School roster includes Allison Seebald were also placed on By Torn Curtain Productions Westfielders Gordon Peeler, Adrienne the roster. SCOTCH PLAINS – Torn Cur- Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the cur- tain Productions will present the Eas- tain rises at 7:30 p.m. POPCORN™ ter musical, One Voice, on Thursdays, The musical traces the lives of Jo- Fridays and Saturdays, March 18, 19, seph of Arimethea and Nicodemus, 24 and 25, at Evangel Church, located following the events of the Easter story Because of Winn-Dixie: Not at 1251 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. from their perspective. Written by Deborah Craig-Claar and As Super as Its Marketing ‘Meet the Orchestra’ Robert Stirling, the musical combines One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent solos and choral numbers with dra- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER disappointments. Named after the super- Series to Continue matic passages. Mr. Sterling is also the 2 POPCORNS market chain where Opal found him, the NEW PROVIDENCE — Subur- creator of The Choice, another musical You want cute? You got cute. It’s all here pooch really doesn’t have a lot of lines. ban Community Music Center’s that the theater company has produced. in Because of Winn-Dixie, unashamedly Perhaps in an artistic quandary, he seems in (SCMC) “Meet the Orchestra” youth Bob Olsen of Westfield will direct delivered for folks who’ve a mind to skip search of his motivation. concert series for children ages 3 to 8, One Voice and take the role of the heavy, Pulitzer Prize-winning stuff for Oh, he’s fluffy enough, but Winn-Dixie featuring performances by members of Nicodemus. Marc Perrella of South at least one night. Y’know, and sort of give is relegated to supporting role stuff. Much is the New Jersey Youth Symphony will Plainfield, who has played many princi- the kids a treat? made of his ability to smile. And there are pal parts in Torn Curtain performances, Set in the easygoing, idyllic South, there’s several slapstick stints of minor destruction, continue on Sunday, March 6, with “Meet The Woodwinds” hosted by Diana will portray Joseph of Arimathea. a big goofy dog, a lonely little girl who pines no doubt intended to tickle the lower rung IN REHEARSAL…Westfield resident Julia Stern and Alexandra Giacona of Other cast members include Edmund for information about the Mom she never of the PG spectrum. But for the most part he Summit rehearse Gypsy at Morristown-Beard School. Julia is a sophomore at the Charos, Director of the New Jersey Youth knew, lots of sweet weirdo characters preach- serves as a go-between, a catalyst to help his school, which will stage the play throughout March. Symphony Flute Choir. Performances Nalzaro of Piscataway, who has played ing a kiddy version of do your own thing little master make friends. Hence, by not are scheduled for 2 and 3:15 p.m. he lead in the Broadway show Miss and a struggling Dad who may or may not fully integrating into the filigree of the tale, All concerts take place in Burgdorff Saigon; Luci Paiva of Scotch Plains, and win your sympathy. Winn-Dixie never becomes the disarming Hall — the performance space of both Synnove Reilly of Berkeley Heights. But before stenciling seen-it-before across canine presence the film’s marketing so en- Youth Art Month Displayed the SCMC and New Jersey Youth Sym- Creative set designs were crafted by this family friendly, PG-rated mélange of thusiastically heralds. Benji can breathe easy. a number of artists, including Maureen new wave lightheartedness and old-fash- There isn’t much of a plot, but rather a phony at 570 Central Avenue Central Avenue in New Providence. Single tick- Corrao of Edison, and Dave Shirk of ioned melancholy, note that there’s just a journey of discovery with a few standard In Westfield During March Sausalito, California support and a large little more here. There’s a voice trying to stumbling blocks, like mean Mr. Alfred ets for adults and children cost $5. eke its way in edgewise, dropping bon mots (B.J. Hopper), the landlord who vehe- WESTFIELD — Residents and visi- tion of our 21 art teachers,” she said. The series familiarizes youngsters chorus interprets the score. and petit words of wisdom, when it can. mently reminds that no dogs are allowed in tors in Westfield this March will once Westfield High School art teacher, Leah with the appearance, sound, and feel of There is no admission charge for any And you’ll recognize it when you hear it. the trailer park. again find the downtown store win- Jarvis, commented, “The partnership and each instrument of the orchestra. Chil- of the performances. For while screenwriter Joan Singleton is But then there is that verboten topic dows decorated with art created by teamwork between the schools and the dren hear each instrument demon- For more information, please call unable to transform novelist Kate lacing its way through the script, the subtext local public school students. downtown merchants is amazing. This is strated by an enthusiastic young mem- (908) 322-9300 or visit DiCamillo’s award-winning children’s if you will. And if you give it some thought, For the 10th consecutive year, the a wonderful way to show off the great ber of the Youth Symphony in an in- www.evangelchurch.com. novel into the fully vibrant film we suspect it’s kind of strange. The kid is ten and nationally proclaimed Youth Art Month student artwork to the community.” it could be, she’s wise enough to glean the doesn’t know a thing about her Mom. Isn’t formal setting, as the conductor guides author’s philosophical punch lines. That is, that against the law? Apparently too pain- is being celebrated by 56 downtown the audience through an exploration This Is Westfield there’s a literary soul to the work. But ful to discuss, the Preacher has thus far merchants who are displaying works of of the entire orchestral family. unfortunately, in this wrapping, one not eluded her beseeching. art produced by approximately 600 stu- For more information about “Meet May 5, 2005 acquainted with the source might conjec- However, now Opal has us on her side, dents from the Westfield Public Schools. Calderone School The Orchestra” or to learn more about ture that either William Faulkner’s less and we demand to know. So Dad eventually Student art includes paintings, draw- SCMC, please visit www.scmcmusic.org. successful brother or Harper Lee’s chiro- softens in his resolve. But then, once the ings, sculpture, and painted furniture Winter Concert practor wrote the lower case charmer. answers do start to flow, it seems the mystery designed by students of all ages from Of course director William Wang must should have been more intriguing than that. each of Westfield’s nine public schools. Features Zavodng share some of the guilt. It’s a dreamy little What was with the big hush-hush? Could it Dr. Linda King, Fine Arts Supervi- MOUNTAINSIDE – world that little Opal (Annasophia Robb) be that aside from being saddled with the Mountainside resident Stefanie Echofission ultimately builds around herself after land- rigors of making a living and single-handedly sor, commended the students, teachers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 and local merchants for making this Zavodng, a member of the woodwind ing in the strange new town of Naomi, Fla. raising a child, Daniels’ Preacher has a dark and brass ensemble at the Calderone Den, the former Elbow Room, The And the filmmaker might have at least secret himself? He does seem a little odd. annual event possible. Loop Lounge and the Ramapo Valley imparted a few childhood notes of his own. Nah, we’re not that lucky. It’s just like so “This exhibition is just a sampling of School of Music, performed in a win- ter concert on January 28. Brewery among its venues. In other words, get with the program. It’s much of the movie. There are numerous the wonderful art created by hundreds Echofission includes drummer Jon supposed to be enchantment time. But it storytelling mechanisms employed, sign- of Westfield students under the direc- The Calderone School of Music doesn’t completely happen, leaving the off posts announcing dilemmas and conflicts is a New Jersey state registered pro- Abate, main lead vocalist and guitarist and on material to be played out in rote up ahead. But as you reach each destina- fessional school established in 1975. Gebhardt Zurburg, keyboardist Ken storyboard fashion. tion, excitedly expecting the magic hinted Summit Chorale Will The school offers Kindermusik Sidotti and bass, vocalist Lou Verile. Happily, unlike the director, a game cast at, it inevitably goes poof. from birth to age 7, private music “When I heard about the tsunami, I Call is willing to spice up the doings with not only It’s as if the stars just won’t align for this Hold Auditions Mar. 8 lessons on all instruments, College wanted to turn it into something posi- some pizzazz, but also a few welcome help- one. Everything about Because of Winn- SUMMIT – Experienced choral Prep Division, and Professional De- tive,” said Mr. Rango, the band’s main (908) 232-4407 ings of ham. While not quite the pensively Dixie is slightly askew. When the direction singers in all voice parts who wish to lead guitarist and vocalist, when asked complex cherub Tatum O’Neal was in Pa- is good, the script is not; when the acting is velopment Division. audition to sing Summit Chorale’s third For more information, please call about how and why he came up with per Moon, Miss Robb does a nice enough strong, the story is weak, etc., etc. the idea of staging a fundraiser. turn in the lead. And Jeff Daniels is ad- Now, there is a school of thought that concert this season are invited to at- Professor Kathleen Calderone at equately empathic as her Dad, whom she maintains that children’s films should be tend the group’s rehearsal on Tuesday, (973) 428-0405 in East Hanover or Advance tickets are $15 each and may refers to as Preacher, though I half expected held up to every bit as much scrutiny as their March 8, at 7:30 p.m. Professor Anna Hernandez at (973) be ordered by visiting www.xxroads.com. her to call him Atticus at any moment. A adult-intended counterparts. This column Weekly rehearsals, under the leader- 467-4688. The Crossroads is located at 78 North minister, his occupation has Opal singing generally agrees. And by that standard, this ship of Music director Richard Garrin, Avenue in Garwood. the relocation blues, apparently over and movie doesn’t stand a dog’s chance in the are held on Tuesday evenings from over again. And that’s the crux of her prob- Cineplex. Lady and the Tramp it is not. 7:30 to 10 p.m. on the campus of Drew lem: too much moving, not enough friends. Still, there is a pleasantness, a whole- University in Madison. But at long last, thanks to some of the some, well-intentioned aura to Because of Included in the repertoire for this offbeat folks Opal meets as she sets out on Winn-Dixie that makes you want to loosen a goodwill expedition to cure her lone- the leash a bit. And so accordingly, non- concert is the Robert Ray Gospel Mass, someness, those woes may be fast coming dogmatic grandparents looking to score as well as arrangements of songs by to an end. Call the coterie Southern brownie points with Britney and Max Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and others. Runyonesque. should have no compunction about ven- The final concert will be held on Leading off in importance is Cicely Tyson turing forth, critical pedigree or not. Saturday evening, May 21. as Gloria, a hermit living in the backwoods For more information on the audi- and thought to be a witch. And then there’s * * * * * * * tion procedure, please call Member- Reserve Your Eva Marie Saint as kindly Miss Franny, the Because of Winn-DixieWinn-Dixie, rated PG, is a ship Chairwoman Ellie Winslow at archetypical spinster librarian; Dave 20th Century Fox release directed by Wayne (973) 762-8486. For more informa- Ad Space Now Matthews as Otis, the mysterious pet store Wang and stars Annasophia Robb, Jeff clerk, and naturally, the title character. Daniels and Cicely Tyson. Running time: tion on the group or Mr. Garrin, please [email protected] Therein lies one of the film’s biggest 106 minutes. visit www.summitchorale.org. Page 24 Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jim Parsons Flourishes

WELLMAN, MUSIC MENTOR, TO RETIRE In Television Journalism By JOSH HAMERMAN crack open books and read,” he said. West Side Story to Debut Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “News goes on everywhere, and those WESTFIELD — While growing teachers opened my eyes to the world up in his family’s Columbus Avenue outside of Westfield, New Jersey.” At SPFHS on March 11 home, television reporter Jim Parsons After high school, Mr. Parsons (the always looked forward to 7 p.m., when fifth of six children) ventured to the SCOTCH PLAINS — As Scotch with the show, Guys and Dolls. In he and his father would tune in to University of Dayton to study broad- Plains Fanwood High School (SPFHS) the decade since then, largely watch Walter Cronkite anchor the CBS casting and pursue his dream. His Gar- opens this year’s annual musical show through the growing popularity of Evening News. den State roots, however, proved to be West Side Story on Friday, March 11, shows she directed, she won not The program allowed young Jim to a minor obstacle. Before he graduated the parents and students of the Scotch only admiration but widespread spend quality time with his busy dad, in 1981, he was required to take speech Plains-Fanwood school district will community support that enabled the who worked long classes to drop his also begin to bid farewell to musical mounting of ever more ambitious hours as a letter car- New Jersey accent. mentor Laurie Wellman, who is clos- productions. rier for the Westfield “You can’t say ing out a decade as music director and The 2004 show, Les Miserables, Post Office and held cauffee when show producer at the school. was a musically demanding opera, a second job at you’re on TV in In- Performances will also be held on which until that year had not been Bernie’s Liquor dianapolis,” he Photo Courtesy of John Rango available for school Store. noted. ECHOFISSION’S FUSION...Scotch Plains native John Rango, left, and Gebhardt productions in this “It was tough for Mr. Parsons “Geb” Zurburg will join other members of their band, Echofission, at a fundraiser area. As music direc- me to spend a lot of toiled at radio sta- for tsunami victims at The Crossroads in Garwood on Saturday, March 12. They will tor and producer that time with my father, tions in Rochester take the stage around 10 p.m. year and this year, Ms. but I could always and Cortland, N.Y. Wellman engaged watch Walter after graduation, Tom Pedas as drama Cronkite with him Photo Courtesy of ThePittsburghChannel.com but in 1985, he Echofission to Perform director. Mr. Pedas has and when the news Jim Parsons made the switch directed dozens of ac- was over at 7:30, I from radio to TV when he became a claimed community could talk with him about what hap- general assignment reporter and week- shows in central New pened in the world that day,” Mr. Par- end anchor at Rochester’s NBC affiliate. At Tsunami Fundraiser Jersey over the past de- sons told The Westfield Leader and Chris Glorioso, who worked as a By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN Release” and solo acoustic performer cades. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. reporter for the WB-11 News At 10 on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “The greatest re- Brian Fitzpatrick to join in the evening’s “The news gave me time to bond WPIX, worked at WTAE from 2001 SCOTCH PLAINS ward has been to see with my father for the evening,” he SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains festivities, said that 250 tickets have been to 2004, said of Mr. Parsons, “The ‘P’ native John Rango recently announced students enter ninth said. in Parsons stands for persistence. There printed for the event, with a little over grade, unsure of them- Mr. Parsons later entered Cronkite’s that his band, Echofission, would be half being sold by February 10. He an- are a number of times where I know taking the stage at The Crossroads in selves but with raw tal- field; his career achievements include Jim has a story that he’s itching to do, ticipates a sold-out performance. ent, then leave in a four Emmys and an Edward R. Murrow Garwood on Saturday, March 12, for a Mr. Rango, who attended Terrill Photo Courtesy of Carmella Resnick but he waits until it’s ripe. Even if he fundraiser to aid victims of the Decem- LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE…The Jets gang plans few years confident as Award, as well as interviews with Bill Middle School in Scotch Plains, estab- has a slam-bam headline, he’ll wait a ber 26, 2004 tsunami. a rumble, in the Scotch Plains Fanwood High School people and perform- and Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Dan year until he feels a story is complete lished Echofission in 2001 with an- production of West Side Story set to debut March 11. ers,” said Ms. Quayle, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy The New Jersey-based band will begin other guitar player and drummer in the Gang leader Riff, played by Matt Capodicasa, outlines a and ready to go.” performing at 10 p.m., although the Gang leader Riff, played by Matt Capodicasa, outlines a Wellman. Carter. “The importance of ratings can some- band. After playing a few shows and writ- plan to fellow gang members, clockwise from lower left, Attesting Ms. doors open at 6 p.m. Some of the pro- ing songs over the past few years, the group Anthony Saraceno, Zack Hvizdak, Samuel Slaugh, Steve Since 1998, he has been a familiar times pollute good work in TV journal- Anthony Saraceno, Zack Hvizdak, Samuel Slaugh, Steve Wellman’s strong in- face to Pittsburgh residents as an inves- ceeds from “Sounds For Tsunami Relief” has quite a broad fan-base, he noted. Carroll, and John DeLuca. ism, but Jim is a good role model be- will be donated to the International Re- fluence, students at tigative reporter at WTAE, the city’s cause he spends hours and hours mak- Primarily, the band performs at The the evenings of March 12, 17, 18 and spring concerts routinely overflow ABC affiliate station. Prior to settling sponse Fund of the American Red Cross. Crossroads, but also counts The Lion’s ing sure he treats people fairly,” Mr. Mr. Rango, who asked the band “Souls’ Continued on Page 23 19, with an afternoon performance with speeches, gratitude and bouquets. in Pittsburgh, Mr. Parsons reported Glorioso continued. “As a result, I think Continued on Page 23 on Sunday, March 13. “As students move on,” Ms. stories for stations in Indianapolis, even the people he does critical stories Spanning two weekends of per- Wellman added, “the bonds created Buffalo, and Rochester, N.Y. about respect him. That’s his strength, formances, the West Side Story pro- through music will always bring them “I really love my profession,” he said. and that’s why he’s perhaps a rarity in the duction features a cast of 45 stu- joy and knowledge. I feel blessed, for- “It gets a bad rap sometimes, but all in world of investigative journalism.” dents. The story, set in the 1950s, tunate and proud to have been a part all it’s a great job.” In January, Mr. Parsons returned to tells of rival gangs and bystanders on of the SPFHS Music Department for However, when Mr. Parsons gradu- Westfield for the first time since the late Manhattan turf that is now the envi- the past 24 years.” ated from Westfield High School 1980s, when his parents moved to Toms rons of Lincoln Center. Neighbor- District music department head, (WHS) in 1977, his sights were set on River. While in New Jersey to visit his hood strife between the settled work- Vincent Turturiello reflected on the a career in radio. He hoped to follow in siblings and parents and attend the New ing class and a growing populace of decades in which Ms. Wellman has the footsteps of the disc jockeys at York Giants’ final season game, he gave his Puerto Ricans inspired Leonard been his partner in the music pro- WNEW (102.7 FM). two daughters (he and his wife also have a Bernstein (composer), Stephen gram. “Anybody who remembers WNEW 17-year-old son) a tour of his old stomp- Sondheim (lyricist) and Arthur “It’s rewarding to a teacher when from the 60s and 70s knows it was one of ing ground. The girls saw where their Laurents (playwright) to tell an op- dozens of students return and say what the great rock stations in the history of father went to school and the house where eratic story of young love destroyed a positive, personal difference the this country,” he said. “I found the DJs to he grew up, as well as the downtown area. by group hostilities. teacher has made in their lives,” Mr. be very fascinating people with great Mr. Parsons enjoyed that experience, Leading the troupe will be seniors Turturiello said. “That is the kind of voices, and I wanted to be just like them.” but he regrets being unable to come to Christine Deluca as Maria, Abraham teacher Laurie Wellman is. Like many In addition to his admiration for Westfield last year, when members of the Hiatt as Tony and Matt Capodicasa SP-F teachers, she devotes hours far WNEW’s deejays and his fond memo- WHS Classes of 1976 and 1977 held an as Riff. Brian Glassett will appear as beyond the requirements, and her ca- ries of watching the CBS Evening News, informal reunion at the Jolly Trolley. Bernardo and Sarah Marable as Anita. reer shows how much students and Mr. Parsons’ teachers at WHS also “I had a lot of friends from Westfield SYMPHONY LESSON…Recently, students at Wilson Elementary School in Ms. Wellman, a Scotch Plains na- the community gain from their ex- inspired him to become a broadcaster. Westfield were treated to a musical performance by the Westfield High School who I lost touch with, and I would Symphony Orchestra. Approximately 70 members of the orchestra participated in tive and career teacher in the local traordinary commitment.” “I had some really good high school have loved to see them again,” he said. district’s music department, began For tickets to West Side Story, please this musical program for the elementary schools in Westfield. The high school teachers who made me interested in his- performers introduced the children to the various sections of the orchestra and their as director and producer in 1996 call (908) 322-9616. tory and literature, and made me want to instruments. The highlight of the program was the playing of the selected scores from Get The Lion King. Outta LOCAL STARS The House Lauren Shub of Westfield By CAROL F. DAVIS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Performed at Arts Center Union County College’s Theater Project is joining in New Jersey The- WESTFIELD — atre Alliance’s Eighth Annual Family Lauren Shub of Week at the Theatre with two pre- Westfield performed sentations of Animal Babble. Chil- her cabaret act “Isn’t it dren ages four to nine will see what Romantic?” on Febru- happens when a Spanish-speaking ary 26 with the Hal A Special Program Honoring lion needs the help of a French croco- Hirsch Trio at the dile and a monkey from The Bronx Watchung Arts Center. in this interactive, multilingual read- The program was a cel- ing and language-enrichment the- ebration of the greatest ater event. It will take place on Sat- composers and lyricists CARTER BREY urday, March 5, at 11 a.m., at the of the 20th century, Elizabeth campus of Union County from Irving Berlin and College, 12 West Jersey Street, and Duke Ellington to on Sunday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at the Cranford campus, 1033 Springfield James Van Heusen. ANI KAVAFIAN WENDY CHEN Avenue. Admission is free. Ms. Shub is a pro- fessional singer and violin piano * * * * * * * actor, who has per- Also at Union County College’s formed on Broadway Cranford campus, there is still time to in regional theatres Photo Courtesy of www.laurenshub.com see the large-scale, semi-abstract wall DOWNTOWN PERFORMANCE...Lauren Shub, right, such as the McCarter joined by guitarist Hal Hirsch and bassist Bob Funesti, mounted works of Tim Murphy at in Princeton, as well as the Tomasulo Gallery, through Thurs- performed in downtown Westfield on Central Avenue Chopin Sonata for Cello & Piano day, March 17. Admission is free, but in films, commercials during the Westfield Art Association’s ‘Art in Westfield’ call (908) 709-7155 for times. and industrial shows. Sidewalk Show and Sale in the spring of 2003. A graduate of New * * * * * * * York University’s Tisch School of the As a vocalist, she has sung with the Bach Suite for Solo Cello Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, a com- Arts, on Broadway, she originated the Hal Hirsch Trio, Alfred Patterson Trio, edy performed in English, at The role of Mary Moley in The Utter Glory of Framework Quartet and many other Presbyterian Church of Westfield on Morrissey Hall starring Celeste Holm. In respected jazz musicians. She appears March 5 at 8 p.m. and March 6 at 3 regional theatre, she played daughter regularly at the Westfield Art Mendelssohn Trio in C minor p.m. This semi-staged and costumed Schprintze to Theodore Bikel’s Tevye in Association’s downtown exhibitions. production is by the Little Opera This past summer, she performed in Company of New Jersey, conducted Fiddler on the Roof. As a youngster in her by Robert Butts. Admission is $25 to first professional acting role, she played the East Brunswick summer concert $30. For information, please call Bet to Ray Walston’s Fagin in Oliver. series. She has also sung the jingles for (908) 789-9696, or log onto This past spring, Ms. Shub played Prudential, Snickers and others. For SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2005 www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Leah in Two by Two, which was pre- more information, please visit sented in Westfield. www.laurenshub.com. * * * * * * * Now through mid-April, the an- nual New Jersey Film Festival is at MAPLEWOOD at 3:00 P.M. WESTFIELD at 7:30 P.M. Rutgers University, on the New Morrow Methodist Church, 600 Ridgewood Rd. Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad St. Brunswick campus. There is a com- plete schedule available at www.njfilmfest.com, or call (732) Tickets (honored at both locations): $25, Seniors $22 932-8482 for information on screen- ings and workshops. Some highlights of this year’s festival include: The WESTFIELD ONLY: All students 10-21 are welcome to attend Mostly Wizard of Oz, Vera Drake, Tarnation, Music concerts for a nominal charge of $1.00. We want to encourage Man With a Movie Camera, and young people to experience live classical music performances. The Motorcycle Diaries. * * * * * * * Students under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The Internet Lounge, 256 South Avenue, Fanwood, will host an Open Mic/Karaoke Night on March 6 at 7 Tickets available at the door p.m. Participate in an original poetry reading, a stand-up comedy routine or a musical number, while enjoying gour- met coffee and a variety of organic treats. If you prefer, surf the web or play a game CALL US AT 973-762-0108 of Diablo2, NeverWinter Nights, For best handicapped access, please attend in Westfield on Sunday evening WarCraft or Counter-Strike. There’s no cover charge. To see a complete schedule, Program subject to change call (908) 490-1234 or visit http:// LOCAL ACTORS…David Neal of Fanwood, left, plays Wayne and Maureen www.theinternetlounge.com/. Bentley of Westfield, right, plays Betty in the Summit Playhouse’s current produc- tion of Inspecting Carol.