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OUR 115th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 29-2005 ,>rrlodtl..,. r^vS^SwmM t. NJ. Thursday, July 21, 2005 PuMMwd l 'rr> rtmnda, Mm, Srpitmlmr V ihw (908) 232-4407 www.goleader.com press New Jersey Department of Transpor­ B«n)smtn B. Corbin tor Tito Westfield Loader Councilwomen Darielle Walsh felt they deserved a higher grant “I recently went to one of their WORK IS DONE...Repair work at the railway crossing on Rahway Avenue in tation (NJDOT) io make roadway questioned Mr. Morgan on the need amount. Provided we approve of the meetings and found they had some Westfield is completed last week after only a few days of inconvenience. The drainage improvements along Route for tokens when the stations will ac­ colors, they will approve the grant." ideas to bring in more shoppers to approach over the tracks was enhanced. 22 from New Providence Road to cept coins. He responded saying that Mrs. Cronin said. town. They take credit for our down­ Echo Lake Park. In order to make the the parking committee was looking “It is an opportunity to project a town thriving, and they may deserve drainage improvements, the NJDOT for a way to make parking more different image than they usually do it. This sounds great but I would rather . 2-3 Obituary...... 18 Real Estate , , 9-16 requires a 694 square foot easement friendly downtown. on Route 22 and in the malls," she see the business owners cooperatively .4-5 Education...... 17 Classified...... 16 along the frontage of Route 22 to be “How do we make parking more said. doing this rather than taxing me more. Com m unity. .6-7 Sports...... 9-14 A&E ...... 19-20 CONTINUED ON PAGE I friendly in Westfield? Give everyone "I commend Sherry for all the time CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Thursday, July 21. 2005 tC lif HSIretfirlh lim b e r and The Scotch Plains - Fan wood TIMES A W atchunc C ommunications, I nc. P um jca tiom 22nd legislative District N e w s 22nd District News 22nd District Towns Homeowners Are Urged To To Get Property Tax Aid File For Rebates By Aug. 15 by Senator Nicholas Scutari. louden Assemblvwoirun Linda Slender, Fanwood LINDEN - The 22nd Distrid will Accessibility Advisory Committee SCOTCH PLAINS - Eligible $125,000 and $200,000 will qualify receive $650,000 in extraordinary aid that will survey all polling locations homeowners are urged to file their for checks up to $300. from the Fiscal Year 2005 budget in to ensure their accessibility. applications for the state's FAIR prop­ Eligible non-senior, non-disabled order to reltese ihe strain of high Many seniors and physically dis­ erty tax rebate program by Monday, homeowners tenants will receive re­ property taxes in the area. abled people w ere forced to vote by August 15. bates of $75 this year. Property taxes have become an absentee ballot simply because their Everyone who thinks they are eli­ Overall, the new budget provides enormous burden on residents in Ness polling place couldn't accommodate gible for a rebate should take advan­ nearly $14 billion in property tax Jersey, especially for our senior citi­ them Thai's unacceptable. The abil­ tage of this program. FAIR rebate relief for taxpayers, municipalities, zens and those on a fixed income. ity to cast your ballot in person is of checks can help families pay college counties, and school districts. Senior Our municipalities need some fi­ great importance to the democratic tuition, offset bills, put food on the and disabled homeowners received nancial help so that they can ease the process, and the law should reflect table, and pay off consumer debts. their FAIR applications in mid-April hardship placed on the residents that." The FAIR rebate program is a di­ and will receive checks in early Au­ Don William* tor The Wssttbtd L smdsr and The Times through rising taxes. S -1387 is being signed by the Gov­ rect property tax relief initiative de­ gust. prov ided they filed their appli­ Extraordinary Aid grants are ad­ COUNCIL'WOMAN...Town Councilwoman Darielle Walsh, left, visits The ernor as part of a sweeping series of Leader/Time\ offices for an interview about her transition to the council and her signed to ease the property tax bur­ cations by June I, Assemblywoman ministered through the Ness Jersey election reforms. Also signed were upcoming campaign with Michelle Kuppersmith. right, and Cassie Lo (not den shouldered by senior citizens, Slender said. Department of Community Affairs to bills moving New Jersey's presiden­ pictured). disabled residents, and working Checks for senior and disabled alleviate projected municipal prop­ tial primary from June to February, middle-income New Jersey families. homeowners who file between June erty tax increases Middlesex Bor­ requiring voting machines to produce Eligible residents will begin to re­ I and August 15 will be issued as ough will receive$250,000, and North paper receipts beginning in 2008. and Traffic Safety Among Top ceive their applications as early as quickly as possible. Tenants who Plainfield Borough will receive allowing the use of absentee ballots mid-July. filed for FAIR rebates Ihrough their $400,000, under the Extraordinary for any reason. The recently enacted 2006-fiscal- income tax forms will receive their Aid grant program for f iscal Year I am proud that my colleagues in Issues for Darielle Walsh year budget provides $1.1 billion in checks in early Augiist. Checks for 2006. the legislature have spoken w ith one, Bv CANSIK 1.0 and MICHELLE around the third ward and asking resi­ direct property tax relief through the all non-seniors, non-disabled To receive aid. eligible municipali­ clear voice on this issue. Open elec­ KUPPERS.MITH dents about their concerns, she cited FAIR rebates. The state Division of homeowners will arrive in the fall. Spn tall* Wnnm fi r Thr u ta fitU L*drr u ni Thr hm r. ties must demonstrate that despite tions are ihe bedrock of our democ­ "the speed and volume of traffic on a Taxation is mailing 1.95 million ap­ The FAIR homeowner rebate au­ their besi efforts to keep down ihe racy, and now more New Jerseyans WESTFIELD - Darielle Walsh, a number of thoroughfares” as a major plication packets to eligible tomated telephone filing system and cost of property taxes and provide than ev er can come out and take part. former member of the Board of Edu­ concern of residents she has spoken homeowners over the next two weeks. the Internet filing application are savings to residents, the municipality cation (BOE) and a current interim lo as is "a longstanding concern about New Jersey residents who ow ned a available 24 hours a day. seven days still faces high property lax increases MVC Issuing Temp Visa member of the tow n council, recently the ov er development of new homes" home that was their principal resi­ a week. To register, filers are urged caused hs circumstances beyond their sat down with The Westfield Leader in the Third Ward dence on Saturday. October I and to utilize the program's automated realm of control. Extraordinary Aid Restriction Licenses and The rimes to discuss her transi­ Traffic congestion and the speed of paid property taxes on that home may­ telephone filing system by calling 1 - grants must be applied directly to TRENTON The New Jersey tion onto the council, as well as her traffic on Central Avenue are both be eligible for a FAIR rebate, pro­ 877-658-2972 or online at: reduce the cost of property taxes Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) upcoming campaign to keep the third long-standing problems that constitu­ vided their 2(X)4 gross income was www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation. within the municipality. is now issuing Temporary Visa Re­ ward seat she currently occupies. ents have expressed dissatisfaction $200,000 or less. For more information, residents striction (TVR) digital driver licenses Mrs. Walsh w as elected to the BOE about. The speed of cars on Central Senior citizen and disabled may call Assemblywoman Stender's On Oilier Matters at all 45 Motor Vehicle Agencies, in 1992 and served nine years includ­ Avenue is especially a problem dur­ homeowners will qualify for checks office at (908) 668-1900 or the FAIR Governor Richard Codey recently including the Westfield station ai 4 10 ing one y ear as vice president and ing school hours, when many young up to $ 1,200. the same amount as last rebate hotline at I -888-238-1233 from signed into law a hill sponsored by South Avenue East. three as president She served four students have to cross Central to get year. Senior citizen and disabled ten­ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Senator Nicholas Scutari that will TVR driver licenses, which expire years as the chief volunteer officer to Jefferson Elementary School, she ants also will qualify for the same Ihrough Friday. FAIR rebate infor­ make polling places more accessible the same time as the visa, were previ­ and chairman of the Westfield Area Y said. size checks as last year, a maximum mation also is available on the Divi­ to seniors and iiiclis iduals with dis­ ously issued only at MVC's four Re­ Board of Directors, and she is still an Mrs. Walsh staled that she hopes S825. sion of Taxation’s Web site at abilities. gional Service Centers, according lo active member of the board. that plans by the county to install a Meanwhile, non-senior, non-dis­ www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ Throughout the history ofour coun­ Gordon Deal, a MVC spokesman. On July 5th Mrs. Walsh wasclected left-handed signal at Central and abled homeowners with incomes up relief.htm. TTY service is provided try. we have seen the right to vote l ike those issued to U.S. citizens, by a unanimous vole of present coun­ South Avenue and the subsequent to S125.000 will receive rebates up to for the hearing impaired at (800) 286- expanded through great struggle to driver licenses issued in the past to cil members to the 3rd ward seat plans to synchronize traffic signals $350. Those earning between 6613 or (609) 984-7300. include women, minorities, arid per­ non-U.S. citizens w ere v alid for four v acated by Mayor Andrew SkibiLsky. throughout the Central Avenue corri­ sons without property. Now our chal­ years, regardless of when the She w ill serve as an interim member, dor will help to alleviate traffic con­ lenge is to ensure not only the right to motorist's visa expired. TVR driver replacing Mr. Skihitsky on several gestion. Rajoppi Named NJ Director vote, hut the ability to do so as well. licenses are issued only to motorists committees, including one on traffic Another area that Mrs. Walsh has Today we rise to meet that challenge. w ho prove legal presence in thiscoun- safety. She said she would like to been made aware of is the over devel­ The legislation brings New Jersey try through six-point identification work to help educate residents on opment of some parts of town that For Intern’I Trade Group into compliance with the federal verification. traffic safety issues in town. don’t fit in with the character of the COUNTY — Public Officials from Political Caucus of New Jersey, the Americans wilh Disabilities Act, The Rollout of the TVR process began She has yet to really sit as a coun- existing neighborhood. She said that throughout New Jersey elected Union Constitutional Officers Association enacted law. S-1387. mandates that in July 2004. It w as completed in late cilwoman, but prior to her first offi­ "some guidelines on development" County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi their of New Jersey and the New Jersey any polling place selected by a county May 2005. Non-U S. citizens began cial meeting on July 5th, she had been are needed. New Jersey Delegation Director to Association of Counties. board of elections bo in compliance receiving driver licenses at MVC's following council meetings and at­ She said working with the BOE, as the International Association of Ms. Rajoppi has served in elected with the barrier free sub-code of the Regional Serv ice Centers in Novem­ tending committee sessions in order a volunteer, with the YMCA and the Clerks, Recorders. Election Officials and appointed offices for the past 30 state building code. ber 2001 as a security response to the to be prepared for her new responsi­ YMCA National Board, of w hich she and Treasurers (IACREOT) at the years. She served as the first female It also permits the county boards of September 11. 2001 terrorist attacks. bilities. is a member, will help her as a coun­ organization'sannual conference ear­ mayor of Springfield: the first female election to contact (he managers of "Through this rollout, in less than a Mrs. Walsh said that she "will work cil woman. lier this month. Union County Freeholder Chairman; private buildings deemed suitable year, we've increased security and closely with both Andy (Skihitsky) Leadership experience can trans­ As state Delegation Director. Ms. the first female Union County Regis­ when an election district lacks acces­ convenience at our agencies and re­ and Mark (C’iarrocca)" on both Third late well, from one endeavor to an­ Rajoppi sits on the IACREOT Board ter of Deeds & Mortgages and was sible public polling places. In addi­ gional service centers," MVC Chief Ward problems as well as on issues other. said Mrs. Walsh, noting she has of Directors. Over her four-year term, the first woman to hold the position tion. the law also creates the Voting Administrator Sharon Harrington said. that are affecting Ihe town as a whole. had experience with budgets, finan­ Ms. Rajoppi will be responsible for of Couniy Clerk. She stressed the fact that although cial statements and is already quite keeping the state membership in­ PERSONAL INJURY LAW council members are only elected by familiar with critical community and formed about the organization's DEMs Blue 7th To Hold their wards, it is their job to represent school matters. events, programs and services, among the best interests of all of Westfield's Mrs. Walsh has lived with her fam­ other duties. Barbecue Fundraiser residents, especially since most of ily in the third ward for 26 years. She IACREOT was founded in 1971 by AREA - Blue 7th a non-profit po­ the council’s decisions on policy and has been married for 35 years and has a group of government officials who litical organization dedicated to elect­ ordinances are town-wide. two sons and two grandchildren. wanted a professional organization ing a Democratic member of Con­ "I think it is important to be famil­ “Westfield is a great community. that would provide a forum for the gress from New Jersey’s 7th Con­ iar with issues town wide not just in Everyone that serves in volunteer free exchange of information, resull- gressional District, will hold a my ward. Traffic, taxes and the con­ positions tries lo maintain and en­ ing in improved standards for serving barbeque picnic fundraiser on Satur­ dition of the roads are the major con­ hance the quality of the town. We the public. Members are governmen­ day, August 6. at the Watchung Res­ cerns of our town," said Mrs. Walsh. value good education and a good tal officials whose responsibilities fall ervation in Mountainside. The event Mrs. Walsh plans to focus on traffic quality of life in our community, and into one of four areas - finance, land will run from 4 p.m. until dusk. as part of fall campaign fora full four- I want to see that continue." said records, courts and elections. Today, The gathering will be held at the year council term. After walking Mrs. Walsh. IACREOT has more than 1,600 mem­ Oak Grove picnic area at the loop bers. representing local, stale, pro­ above Surprise Lake. Admission is vincial. national, and international $15 for adults and free for anyone —t In Just A Few associations and agencies. under the age of 18 free. A Union Township resident, Ms. Tickets can be purchased at • Summer Nights Rajoppi was elected Union County www.blue7th.com . 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A W atchunc C omiiumcahows, Inc. P u iu catton______fllljr jjkatfiflb trztbrr n d The Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July SI.JOOS Pag* 3 21st District News The Governor's Desk — Stop Politics Over I Urge Residents lb Protect Public Safety Sen. Thomas Krais. Jr.. WetriMd ‘Do Not Call’ Law Asm. Joa Rramalch - Wratflrld By Richard J. Codey Asm. Erk M a m - Saaiaill Acting Governor of New Jersey TRENTON — The 21st District voting systems to issue a paper record For families across New Jersey, the provided and I encourage residents to Representatives last Thursday called of all the votes cast, was signed into scene was all too common. With a act immediately on officials in the Department of Law law earlier this month. jarring ring, a telephone call would An indicator of the ellcctiveness of and Public Safety and the Governor's Senator Kean said, "These new laws come right in the middle of dinner or our state law are the two law suits that Office to stop politicizing the distri­ will promote voter access, accuracy, during a family activity, interrupting the Division of Consumer Affairs filed bution of homeland security grant and accountability in elections, as the quiet evening at home and dis­ this spring against New Jersey com­ money and to establish merit based well as insure that people have confi­ rupting quality time with the family. panies that allegedly v iolated the law guidelines for distributing the money. dence in the voting system. They will More often than not, the call was by calling telephone numbers on the "The Democrats put politics over strengthen the election process itself front someone trying to sell you some­ “Do Not Call" registry. public safety. The numbers prove it," by lending further credibility to fu­ thing that you didn't need or want. Consumer Affairs is the enforvement said Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. (R- ture election results." These annoying calls could come at agency responsible for ensuring com­ Westfield). “The security of our state The first measure implements pro­ Don WHWmg lor The Weetfleid Leader and The Dm— anytime and usually did. pliance with the "Do Not Call" law. should have never been jeopardized visions of the federal “Help America PARKING DEVELOPMENT.,-Westfield removed the old parking meters In the Thankfully, just over one year ago. Under Director Kimberly S. Ricketts, because of partisan politics." Vote Act of 2002," and creates a state­ North Avenue Train Station Ixit last Thursday to avoid confusion with the new a state law took effect that has im­ the Division investigates other con­ Senator Kean was referring to re­ pay stations. A worker carries one of the meters from its pole tleft I while another wide voter registration system to in­ proved the quality of life in homes all sumer complaints about alleged viola­ ports that of the $8.3 million in local explains how to use the new pay station (right). The town plans to install pav sure consistency in the voting pro­ across New Jersey. tions of the law and is committed to domestic preparedness grants stations in several lots downtown and eventually network them together. cess. According to the Senator. "This The "Do Not Call" law has brought taking action against v iolators. awarded last year, $7.8 million went new law plays a crucial role in keep­ welcomed sounds of silence, as Consumers can register their resi­ to Democrat-controlled legislative ing New Jersey state voting efforts in telemarketers no longer are allowed dential landlinc and mobile telephone districts while only $523,454 went to Westfielder Reappointed sync with the national efforts." to call the 3.2 million telephone num numbers by calling the Federal Trade Republican districts. The Senator also sponsored a new hers registered by New Jersey resi­ Commission at 1-888-382-1222 or In the 21st Legislative District, 13 law' requiring the posting of a voter dents to date. The law puts consum­ by logging onto www.donolcall.gov. towns applied for $2.1 million in grant As NJ Transit Bd. Secretary information notice called the voter's ers in charge of controlling For the convenience of New Jersey money and received no funding. Ironi - Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights will NEWARK - NJ Transit's Board of Jack Lcttiere. “Her years of service telemarketing calls rather than being residents, we use the FTC's database cally in neighboring District 20 where contain information that is useful to Directors has reappointed Gwen at NJ Transit have proven to be a at the mercy of telemarketers. so there is no need to register a second the State Representatives are Demo­ the voter, including the date of the Watson-Kealy of Westfield as board great asset." But now, this successful law is un­ time with the state. crats, all of the municipalities who election and the hours during which secretary. Ms. Watson-Kealy was selected der threat, and all New Jersey resi­ Please remember that once a tele­ applied received funding. polling places will be open, a state­ First appointed in 1992. Ms. for the first American Public Trans­ dents who want to keep their tele­ phone number is registered, “When you look at the towns that ment that sample ballots are available Watson-Kealv is the portation Associa­ phones from ringing off the hook telemarketers in New Jersey have up to received funding, it doesn't make at the polling place for review by the longest serving board tion (APTA) Lead­ need to take action. three months to stop calling. Also, the sense that municipalities in our dis­ voter, instruction for the use of a secretary in the ership class and now The American Teleservices Asso­ law does allow certain calls tocontinue. trict. which border Democrat districts voting machine, and instructions for corporation's 25-year serves on the APTA ciation (ATA ) has filed a petition with including solicitations from charities, that received funding, were com­ a first time voter. history. Site Selection Com­ the Federal Communications Com­ queries from polling organizations, pletely neglected," said Assembly- The third measure requires that the Ms. Watson-Kealy mittee. which iden­ mission that seeks to have certain messages from political campaigns and man Munoz. “In our district, we have Attorney General and county boards has played an active tifies locations for portions of New Jersey's Do Not Call calls from businesses where a con­ major public transportation systems, of elections produce certain elections role in the develop­ industry national law pre-empted because of alleged sumer has an established relationship. health care facilities and are minutes training materials, and produce and ment and implemen­ conferences. She conflicts with the FCC's rules. I am asking for the public’s help in from New York City, the PortofEliza- display certain information pertinent tation of the policy, also chaired the In addition, a group of 33 organiza­ enforcing the “Do Not Call" law. If a beth and yet we received no money." to voters, thus facilitating election procedural and ad­ industry's Com­ tions (including the ATA) has filed telemarketing call is received at a Asm. Munoz pointed out that mu­ worker and voter education. ministrative frame­ muter Rail confer­ another petition that seeks to have the registered telephone number: nicipalities who received funding, "The last bill was written to protect work necessary foref­ ence in Atlantic City FCC declare it has exclusiv e jurisdic­ Note the date and time of the call. such as Union County Democrat dis­ the rights of voters, and to eliminate fective operation of in 2004 and received tion over interstate telemarketing. Write dow n the name of the com­ trict communities of Kenilworth and any factors that may interfere with the the board and its com­ the 2004 Transpor­ The FCC is accepting comments pany on whose behalf the call is being Roselle, received $100,000 each. voting process,” said Senator Kean. mittees. according to tation Merit award from the public on both petitions un­ made. Bordering Republican District towns. The fourth bill increases the criminal an NJ Transit spokes­ Gwen Watson-Kealv from the Regional til July 29. I encourage New Jersey If you have caller ID. write down Cranford, Roselle Park and Spring- penalty for violations of election laws man. Business Partner­ residents to contact the FCC and tell the caller’s telephone number. field received no grant money. In including tampering with voting ma­ She serves on NJ Transit's execu­ ship. the agency how the state's Do Not Ask the culler the name of the Essex County. Democrat controlled chines and ballot boxes or bags, voter tive committee, as the board's repre­ Ms. Watson-Kealy volunteers for Call law has made a positive change telemarketing firm that he/she is work­ District 27 municipalities such as fraud, and voter intimidation. sentative to ensure coordination and numerous organizations, including the in their quality of life. ing for if it hasn't been disclosed. Livingston and Maplewood received The Senator concluded, "It is im­ communication between NJ Transit, Susan Komen Breast Cancer Founda­ As the primary sponsor of the Do Note the purpose of the call. grants funds while neighboring portant that such election reforms are its board members and the New Jer­ tion. the American Cancer Society, Not Call legislation, I am working To file a complaint with Consumer Millburn. which requested $200.(XX), instituted in the state of New Jersey. sey Department of Transportation. the Community Food Bank of New hard to protect New Jersey's law. Affairs, call 1-888-NJNOCALL <1- was denied funding." With enhanced voter education and "Gwen’s role in this corporation is Jersey in Hillside and shelters for but­ Residents will find more information 888-656-6225). See www.nj.gov/ Asm. Jon Bramnick called on the awareness, we can hopefully increase invaluable, acting as the board's eyes tered women in Union. Hudson and about the two FCC petitions on the donolcall/ for a complaint form. Send administration to immediately adopt voter participation, and better assure and ears on issues they must ad­ Middlesex counties. main page of the state’s web site, mail to: New' Jersey Division of Con­ criteria for the distribution of these the voter that all elections held are dress." said Board Chairman and She lives in Westfield with her two http://www.state.nj.us. A link to email sumer Affairs. P.O. Box 45025, New­ grants and to assure the public that fairly and effectively run." State Transportation Commissioner children, Megan and Jason. your comments directly to the FCC is ark, N J. 07101. future decisions regarding essential monetary grants be made without re­ gard to which political party controls these towns or legislative districts. OWEN BRAND Asm. Bramnick noted, “Residents f ’V should be outraged that the Demo­ Your Home-Town crats in Trenton completely neglected MORTGAGE BANKER our district’s public safety. Home­ land security should never be part of ai political game;’’ f' < ****** Voter Bills Become Imw On other matters. Sen. Kean an­ nounced that four of his voter educa­ tion and awareness bills were recently Residential - Construction signed into law by acting Governor t A s f f d t M , / l ? S i t u Y W J L Richard Codey. A fifth measure spon­ R e d B i c y c l e t t e M e r l o t $ 8 .9 9 sored by the Senator, requiring all Commercial - Bridge Loans Affordable a nd friendly w ine. Brighc and easy drinking M erlot from the south of France. 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New Jersey By Dr. V tlln Foley, Saperiateadeat enough to discern this deception of dic­ P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P.O. Box 36* tion? Westfield, NJ. 07091 Scotch Plains, N J. 0707ft I acknowledge the disappointment fell the stale to submit a new budget w ith the If you can guess one correctly - good Tele: (' by Summer Baseball League parents approval of the Town Council I will guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ ) 232-4407 • E-mail: editortrxoleader.com • Web: www.goleader.com • Fai: (908) 232-0473 whose sons have not been able to play on admit that several weeks were comprised vidual. If you get three - word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at the Westfield Public Schools varsity base of meetings and analysis to resolve this you get all tour - You must have a lot of P. O. Bo* 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 hall field for ihe past two weeks issue, followed by steps taken to restruc­ free time! Closing the varsity baseball field while ture personnel and resources as a result of All words and correct definitions Published retry Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. we resolved safety concerns was a diffi­ the budget cuts. My summer, however, come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte cult decision, but one I had to make. Foul has been dedicated to other issues, in­ Deception. balls were (lying into the yards of resi­ cluding the varsity baseball field. ASSIGNMENT EDfTUR Pt BUSHIK MARKETING DIRECTOR Answers toJast week’s arcane words, Smette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo dents whose homes abut the field and (he Solving the problem, however, required risk that a child would he injured had to some study Should the backstop be re­ 1. Ussuk - The bearded seal C O M M V Sm KSUSTANT PI RUSHER A SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Cynanchc - An inflammation of the Michael Pollack take priority over the league's access to placed widi a cage similar lo the type used Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly the field. throat or windpipe causing difficulty in EDUCATION A ARTS in Tamaques Park? If a fence is erected, OFPKE MANAGER OPERATIONS A LJEGALS We made Roosevelt field available and where should it be located and how high breathing and swallowing Ben Corbin no games were cancelled because Ihe should it be? Following our visit’s to other ' 3. Libidinous - Lustful, lewd 4. Shcld - Variegated or spotted SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES teams had no place to play Field 5 was schools' baseball fields, discussions with One-year - $28 * Two-year - $52 • Three-yer - $76 » One-year college (September to May! - $20_____ also available in Tamaques Park, as was coaches and a recommendation from our our JV field al Edison School. engineer, I have decided that the best YANG Why is this a problem now? The field solution is to erect poles and netting along 1. To cry like a wild goose has been in place for years and foul halls the first base side and move the backstop 2. Leftovers; odds and ends have landed in the yards in the pasi. The lo within 35 feel of home plaie. We are 3. To annoy, torment or delay With Government Officials, difference lies w ith Ihe residents adjacent pulling specifications together for bid and 4. Mischievous; devilish to the field. New families with young the project will be completed in the fall FATIFEROUS children replaced Ihe former resident This has been an administrative decision 1. Rotund, obese whose children were long gone. Empty on my part, not prompted by a vote by the 2. Enlivening; exhilarating Maybe ‘Acting’ Isn’t So Bad yards in ihe pasi have now become play­ Board of Education, but by my responsi­ 3. Deadly; destructive grounds for toddlers, just as they have 4. Shiny; glossy; beaming with light The prevalence of acting governors, acting may­ bility to provide safe school facilities. complishmentsof New Jersey’s U.S. Senators. Seems throughout Westfield Schools need to The problem will be solved and the FANTOCCINI ors and acting senators may be more common than like senators from other states get more into the expand and w e need to ensure the safety varsity field will be back in play for next 1. A street vender; a seller of fruits and we realize. It even extends to the federal government of our fields. spring. In the meantime Roosevelt will be vegetables action. The Senate website lists: New Jersey Sena­ 2. Puppets or marionettes level. For example: Many parents have expressed impa­ available as will the J V field at Edison, so tors Who Served in Leadership Positions; President tience that ihe problem should have been play ball. 3. A clown in motley attire Once a male model, Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was the Pro Tempore - Samuel Southard; Democratic Sena­ solved sooner. Following ihe school 4. A person who lives by his wits, William F'uley without doing any work only man to become Vice President and President of torial Campaign Committee Chair: Robert Torricelli district’s budget defeat this spring, we were faced with a deadline imposed by Superintendent SQUANTUM the United States without being elected to either and Jon Corzine: Standing Committee Chairs Since Westfield Public Schools 1. A picnic office. - He was the only president to serve without 1947: Labor & Human Resources: Harrison Will­ 2. A tobacco or money pouch being chosen in the national election. We'll explain When Will Our Children Be Allowed 3. The trimmings of skins and hides, iams. Jr.: Labor & Public Welfare: H. Alexander used for making glue this later. Smith: Harrison Williams, Jr. To Play on Westfield’s Public Fields? 4. Rough or coarse com meal The last seven Governors of New Jersey either If Senator Lautenberg remains a placeholder and We think it is reprehensible that you sports and school activities). didn't finish their terms, or were never elected to the Senator Corzine resigns his post to be Governor, and the BOE have allowed the complaint This is not an isolated incident...since office in the first place. Can you name them? w here does this leave New Jersey down in the capitol of one private resident who knowingly moving to Westfield seven years ago all Letters to Our current governor, Richard Codey, has been beltw ay? bought a home situated behind a “public" we have heard about the "few” com- the Editor baseball field to cease the play of this plainers in this town who have continu­ governor twice - without being elected either time. There is a rumor that Codey would like to be i sport lor our children. Who actually are ally fought against making our sporting Editor's Note: All letters regarding The State of New Jersey does not include all of the named Acting Senator based on Corzine resigning if you all representing? Certainly not the fields a better and safer place for our youth of this town. The board and the Westfield Baseball were sent to Superin­ acting governors on their website - although former he becomes elected governor this November. Con­ children. tendent of Schools Dr. William Foley Acting Governor Donald DiFrancesco is included in residents of this tow n who complain on We would like to know when you will gressman Menendez (D-Hudson) doesn't like this such matters should be ashamed. One of and/or the Westfield Board of Education. allow our children to play on these public Copies were sent to The Westfield Leader. the list. The first acting governor (since 1776) in prospect, as he intends to be named. But the state the many reasons why people live in fields? We expect immediately. New Jersey was John Lambert (1802-03) and he is Westfield is because it is a community Dems may be worried that State Senator Tom Kean. Dina and Harry Kalimtzis Reenactment Coverage not included on the state list. where families spend time together at Jr. (R-Westfield) might be able toknock off Menendez events such as baseball (among other Westfield Is Important To N.J. Governor Joseph Bloomfield served ( 1801 -2; 1803- in the election to fill the U.S. Senate seat. Probably, I would like to commend your fine 12) before and after Acting Governor Lambert. Sen. Kean would rather face Menendez. But, what if Talk About Overreaction, Shutting recent coverage of the re-enactment and Governor Bloomfield resigned for one year as the Doug Forrester (R) defeats Corzine (D) in the elec­ 225th anniversary of the Battle of Spring- Federalists and Republicans were deadlocked in tion for governor this fall? field. Down the Westfield Baseball Field! New Jersey history is often unknown political battle. John Lambert served as Acting Gov­ It could be that Codey becomes the only man in Your decision to shut down the varsity above and beyond deplorable. or overlooked. ernor during the interim. New Jersey history to be Governor twice and U.S. baseball field is a mind boggling one. I know this has been beat to death but This event, and your coverage of it. How ironic that the one BOE field that is The last seven Governors of New Jersey are: Senator without being elected to either office. the house was purchased adjacent to a help to raise the awareness of just how playable, no thanks to the BOE of course, baseball field! It's the homeowner’s re­ important our little state was in the estab­ Christine Todd Whitman who resigned in 2001 to Through the first use of the Twenty-Fifth Amend­ is closed. The only reason the varsity field sponsibility to protect his family if he lishment of the Republic. become head of the EPA; Donald DiFrancesco then ment. Congressman Gerald Ford became Vice Presi­ is in decent shape is through the efforts of deems it necessary-, not the BOE’s. Ken Wichoski, who has put in countless Barbara Burton, Trustee became Acting Governor until 2002; For a few dent of the United States w hen Spiro Agnew in 1973 A baseball in the yard every once in a hours maintaining the field, and dona­ while is one of the little “travesties" of Westfield Historical Society moments in January of 2002, John Farmer Jr., John became the second Vice President in history to tions by the WBL and parents of the high living next to a baseball field. Surely you Bennett and Richard Codey became acting gover­ resign. Agnew faced a criminal charge of tax evasion school team. could have come up with a better solution Buckets of Balls? I know this because my son was a nors. James McGreevey was elected governor in and was later disbarred. than just shutting a field down that has member of the varsity team this past sea­ been around for decades without inci­ I’d be Surprised 2002 but resigned in 2004; Richard Codey then Vice President Gerald Ford then became President son, and I am a former WBL board mem­ dent. I mean really...talk about an ovenre- I know that you are someone who is again became acting governor and serves until Janu­ on August 9, 1974 by succession when President ber as w ell as an alumnus of WHS and the action? Hide the women and children, always willing to aecept ideas and alter­ baseball team. ary 2006. He is not seeking the governor’s office in Nixon resigned over Watergate. there’s a baseball game going on! Thanks natives, and as such. I am su’re that a The real safety concern is not a child for hearing but not listening. positive resolution will occur. the 2005 November general election. Among other things, the Twenty-Fifth Amend­ getting hit by a foul ball, which has never You can be sure there will be a number However, I go back to the fact that this In a display likened to a Keystone Cops revolving ment made it clear that the Vice President, upon happened at that field by the way, hut of baseball parents voicing their displea­ situation has been occurring for some door farce; Farmer. Bennet and Codey became cer­ exposing the players to abhorrent field sure at the next BOE meeting. time now. Why ail of a sudden is it that the succession to the Presidency, is indeed President, not conditions at the junior varsity field and "neighbors” have just discovered that they emonial governors for a day or so; Farmer was Acting President. Roosevelt. Westfield is known for their Bob Hearon lived behind a ball field? Westfield governor for 90 minutes. By now you may have guessed that Leslie Lynch poor fields as it is, but those two fields are I’d be willing to contribute to a screen. That being said, please visit the site in The last Republican to serve as U.S. Senator for King. Jr. — the only man to become Vice President question if you have not already. I'd be New Jersey was an Acting Senator. Nicholas Brady and President of the United States without being Resident Questions State Budget very surprised that "buckets" of balls was chosen to be Acting Senator when then Senator elected to either office - is Gerald Ford. could have come from that field. The logistics just don't fit the complaint. Harrison Williams was sent to jail as a result of President Gerald Ford was the son of Leslie Lynch For ‘No Child Left Behind’ Testing Abscam . King and his wife Dorothy Ayer Gardner, who di­ The purpose of testing our children choice test question. If Richard cut seven Chris Nelson under ‘No Child Left Behind’ is to insure million dollars from the state budget for Westfield In the FBI Abscam sting corruption investigation, vorced soon after the birth of their only child. Their the schools are doing their job educating testing, and then complained that there begun in 1978, agents posed as Arab sheiks or their son was known as Leslie Lynch King. Jr., until his our children. How can we advance a child isn’t enough money for new testing, who Similar to McKinley, representatives and offered bribes to members of mother married Gerald Ford, Sr. in 1916, after which to the next grade if they can’t do the work is responsible for the shortfall? of the grade they are in? a - The federal government Congress. Williams was indicted in 1980 and con­ he went by the name Gerald R. Ford, Jr. — although Let Us Use Our Field! Gov. Cody is complaining that there b - The Republican party victed in 1981 on nine counts of bribery and con­ You should all be ashamed of your­ his name was not legally changed until December 3, isn’t enough money to pay for the testing c -President Bush, who required the selves for kicking these kids off the base­ spiracy for promising to use his office to further a 1935. and blames the federal government. How­ tests in the first place, ball field. I thought you were here to ever, in the new budget. Gov. Cody cut $7 d - All of the above business venture in which he had a hidden interest. So, acting officials have had a big role in bur represent the kids and look out for their million from the budget earmarked to best interests! I am sick and tired of these At the time, Senator Williams was the first Senator government history. President Gerald Ford calmed a new testing. Thomas Lienhard Westfield decisions being made because of one to go to jail in 80 years. Although with a Korean nation during a time of crisis from scandal, though he This would make a good multiple person’s complaints. How many kids and connection instead, U.S. Senator for New Jersey lost his bid to be elected. families are being denied their summer Robert Torricelli nearly matched Senator William’s sports? Unbelievable! A similar situation Similarly. Governor Codey has been “acting” to Hellish Saddam is Gone, Save Our occurred at McKinley Elementary School distinction in 2002. but Torricelli slipped away when bring stability to the McGreevey mess. True, many because the neighbor was annoyed by the he agreed to withdraw from reelection at the last might not be happy about the tax outcome - and Strength for the Real War on Terrorism sounds of kids playing basketball! The minute - This is now known as the infamous “bait solution? Punish the kids! Take down the others might not want him as acting U.S. Senator. Warrant Officer Michael Mercurio il’s he tried and executed by his own people. hoops. letter lrom Iraq exemplifies our armed and switch" maneuver that saw Frank Lautenberg Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, in a few weeks, We have endowed ordinary Iraqis with These nuts are the ones who should forces’ core values: steadfastness, cour­ tucked back into office. hope, courage and dreams. Yet. I cannot leave - not the kids. Our tax dollars are has been “acting” and seems to have things hopping age, loyalty and honor. Throughout its help but feel an abiding sense of betrayal Clifford Case was the last Republican at} New history. America has been blessed with paying to maintain these fields/schools/ in town: He said the mess at the northside train and anger at the Bushites for having com­ etc. These people should not move in the men and women who offered their lives in Jersey elected to the U.S. Senate. He was the longest station parking lot was going to be straightened out mitted our troops to combat without ar­ proximity of schools if they don’t want to its defense. The w riter is u credit to our ticulating a factual basis for war. serving Senator in the state’s history, 24 years. 1955 right away. The DPW and the Parking Divison were he around children and all that comes nation and we are honored that he and his Perhaps Cheney-Rumsfeld-Bush are so with them. to 1979. told what was expected and the job is done. fellow soldiers risk so very much for our delusional that it never occurred to them Historically, not much is recorded about the ac- In government, maybe “acting" isn't so bad. freedom. to trust the American people with the Erin Mone Unfortunately, his letter also spotlights truth. They were wrong before the war Westfield the twisted values and reckless inatten­ and they continue to be wrong today. tion to national security that characterize Despite their proclamations that the tide Pleased, Onishi Receives ihe AuiJimiMiiUiwii that nc(U uur troops to has turned against the insurgents, the tact Iraq in the first place. More than anything remains that incompetent planning has Faltermayer Award else, it reveals its acute and repellent entrapped us in the shambles of an end­ My family and I would like to con­ inability to recognize and speak the truth. less war without a coherent exit strategy. gratulate Annie Onishi on receiving the Immediately after the September 11 At the same time, as the carnage in Lon­ third annual Edmund K. Faltermayer Jour­ attacks, the terrorists' state sponsor was don confirms, terrorism continues its ram­ nalism Scholarship. Ms, Onishi, who swiftly identified. Few Americans doubt page through the civilized world while earned a reputation as a versatile and that our invasion of Afghanistan to re­ the Administration’s attention is diverted collegial staff member of the WHS Hi’s move the Taliban from power was just in Iraq. Eye, will be attending Middlebury Col­ and appropriate. In sharp contrast to the Long after the "Mission Accom­ lege. where she plans to write for the precise intelligence data that conclusively plished!” banner faded away, the daily campus newspaper. *__ — __ linked the Taliban to bin Laden, there has sacrifice of our sons and daughters in the My father, former Westfield resident neither been credible evidence of Iraqi cesspool of Iraq is unabated. We send our Edmund K, Faltermayer, practiced jour- involvement in the terrorist attacks, nor troops to patrol hostile terrain in poorlv nalism for nearly 50 wars, primarily ax a of its1 possession • of weapons “ of mass —-,-truct: .,r.. reporter for The Wall Hired Jaurnal and pmiicuv fiwtiuu tlui tirc Iraqi army is as a writer and editor for Fortune maga­ Incredibly, despite this dearth of evi­ adequately trained and motivated to fight zine. A fund in his name was established dence, Cheney-Rumsfeld-Bush under­ by our sides. The IEDs explode with shortly alter his death in January 2003. took a massive propaganda campaign to growing accuracy, power and frequency, from complications of Lou Gehrig's dis­ portray Iraq as a WMD-bristling terrorist body bags land daily at Dover and Dubya ease, with the aim of awarding a deserv­ state. Rarely did Bush interrupt his dutifully announces, with hallucinatory mumbled “smoke ‘em out and hunt ‘em ing Westfield High School senior who fervor, that he can see the light at the end plans to pursue journalism at the college down” mantra to acknowledge that the of the tunnel. Have we truly learned noth­ level a scholarship each year. Thanks to horrifying Iraqi human rights record alone ing from Vietnam? overwhelming community support, that justified Saddam's removal. It was only W'e all agree that we are at war with goal was first realized in June 2003. after the WMD search in Iraq became an terrorism. However, the principal battles embarrassing debacle that Bush “remem­ For more infonnation about the fund, of that war will be fought in places like please contact the Westfield Foundation bered" that the basic human right to po­ Korea, Iran and Pakistan, rather than in at (908) 233-9787. litical freedom is itself worth fighting for. Iraq. We desperately need to conserve Like many Americans, I supported the our strength for those battles and the best Charlotte Faltermayer Dolling invasion of Iraq for the simple reason that - the only - way to do so is to swiftly Scotch Plains our children should not be compelled to conclude our business in Iraq and then to share the earth with monsters. Ending ensure that the deluded fools whose lies Fi>r Information & Help Saddam’s reign of terror was no less than brought us there will never be placed in a online, see a moral imperative. In retrospect. I don’t position to disgrace our nation again. goleader.com/search regret advocating war with Iraq. Saddam's goleader.com/presskit hellish regime is now history and he will Robert Rattier Westfield goleadcr.com/classifieds A W atchunc C ommunications, In c . PlfM&pr and The Scotch Plaint - Fanwood TIMES Campaign R e mask Did Political Contributions Assist In Contracts to PMK

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The Best Companies Group, out of never has been and never will be" a con­ Harrisburg. Pa., has determined that the nection. PMK Group of Cranford, an environ­ Besides Union Township, PMK has a mental engineering ami consulting firm, steady stream of customers to include the is one of the 50 “Best Places to Work in municipalities of l inden. Cranford and NJ in 2005.” Hillside to name a few as well as just The Best Companies Group appears to about every county in the state of New be one those consulting firms that offers Jersey. In fact, the Union County Board business conferences complete with train­ of Chosen Freeholders is currently get­ ing seminars which are touted as a “must ting ready to award a no bid contract to attend for corporate CEOs. Human Re­ PMK w ithin the next weekondand in the sources professionals" and the like. Typi­ CIK NL KOI'S IX)N ATION... The Junior league or KlizabeUi-Plalnfleld (JI.EP) year 2004 alone the freeholders awarded cally costing over a thousand dollars per $829,800 in environmentally related'no granted $5,000 lo hind Plainfield Police Athletic League's Junior Police Acad­ attendee, with a reduced price for early bid contract work. emy Pictured, fromleft lo right, are: I.L Mike Cilllam of the Plainfield PI); Nancy bird registrants, they describe themselves Besides having money coming in on a BEAUTIES... Miss New Jersey 2004-2005, Erica Lynne Scanlon, recent I \ visited Jordan. President. Plainfield PAL; Lb Miller and Teri DiFrancesco of JL E P.' as “an exciting new initiative dedicated to regular basis they also have been dispens­ the Children's Specialized Hospital facility in Mountainside to greet some of the finding and recognizing New Jersey's ing it rather freely According to NJ Elect. children who have varying disabilities. Junior League Gives Grant Best Employers." PM K has made contributions in the neigh- To be considered for the honor as a borhood of $185,000 to political entities Of $5,000 to Plainfield PAL “Best Place to Work." an employer needs on both sides of the aisle, and all over the America Must Act to Stop the to complete an organizational inventory, ^ COUNTY - The Junior League of state since October 2001. zolunteerism. That these police officers the employees complete an anonymous PMK's business reputation appears to Slaughter in Darfur, Africa Kliziibeih-Plainfield. Inc, (JLEP) awanied were spending vacation time to volunteer survey then all of the data is analyzed, for be excellent, delivering what they prom­ Too often we read about tragedies in a $5,000 signature grant to the Police to guide these children is extremely admi­ a fee of course, and the results are pub­ behall and many thousands pf women Athletic League (PAL) of Plainfield for a ise with only one instance of a fine paid to the world and say "never again." Yet. and girls hav e been ru|>ed by these forces. rable.” said Li/ Miller of JLEP. who lished in a magazine and posted on the a government entity, involving a piece of summer Junior Police Academy for 60 chaired the grant review committee. even today, tragedy in the form of politi­ The government of Sudan continues to web site. It seems that congratulations are testing equipment and that appeared to be cal gent vide is again unfolding and our middle school-aged Plainfield children, Nancy Jordan. President of the in order as PMK placed 21st in their obstruct humanitarian operations, creat­ held during the week of June 27. a genuine accident. Why play the game political leaders appear to be turning a way, ing famine conditions for millions of vul­ Plainfield PAL. elaborated on how the category, of 50 companies w ith between seems lobe the question. Just as the fee to The program was designed to grant helped foster an understanding be­ even when they profess their concerns. nerable innocents. 25 and 99 employees, it is unknown how The Best Companies Group ensures a I he U.S. is one of the richest countries in strengthen relationships between children tween the children and the police. many other companies applied. , According to a May 2005 Zoghv poll, and police officers, and mirrors acad­ spot on the “A" list, these political contri­ the world and has extraordinary political more than 80 percent of Americans sup- "We are grateful to JLEP for their Recently PMK found themselves in butions can be viewed as an insurance emics that arc held in surrounding towns, generous support in this effort. As our and military might Surely we can do port strong American action to stop the the spotlight once again as the result of policy to guarantee future work. What a something diplomatically, economically including Westfield. slogan is Bridging the Gap,’ programs certain campaign contributions made dur­ killing. The Junior Police Academy was orga­ shame, the PMK Group should have been and even more tv) try to stop attention. We I urge President Bush and the Ameri­ like this provide a wonderful opportu­ ing the recent school board election in allowed to make it totally on their own by nized and run by Plainfield police officers nity for our youth to see the other side of have a moral obligation to do something can Congress to take the initiative to Union Township. According to an Elec­ virtue of their gixnJ business practices now, so that we do not have to look back w'ho volunteered their time, taking vaca- police officers. At this age there are tion Law-Enforcement Commission offi­ galvanize an international intervention to lion days to help with the program The then they would have been able to use the and say that we wish we had known and slop the genocide. A first step would be many negative perceptions. Working cial, they may have gone over the allow ­ insurance “premiums" as donations to a youngsters learned how the justice sys­ side-by-side and actual role-playing leads w ish something had been done. I would for Congress to pass the Darfur Peace and able limit which a corporation can make gtxxl cause or to thus make them a Best support paying higher taxes if I knew that tem works and participated in a mock trial to an appreciation for what the police to a campaign. PMK gave the slate of Accountability Act. which calls for in­ under the guidance of attorneys from the Company in New Jersey to Work for not my money could be used to undertake creased support of the AU. stopping the often encounter." incumbents $5,000 of the $14,000 that only in ’05, but ,04,,03,’02 and '01 as Union County Prosecutor's Office. PAL is seeking volunteers, particu­ humanitarian efforts and support justice Sudanese government from using aircraf ts was spent on their successful reelection well. in places like Darfur. “It s a challenge to reach this age group larly litigation attorneys, to help with campaigns. to attack civilians, bringing the killers Up to 400,000 people have lost their with our hands-on volunteer efforts, so next year's program. Please call Nancy PMK officials have said that the contri­ Tax Deadline and rapists to justice, and dispatching we arodel ighted to have financed a proven Jordan at (908) 753-3238. lives in Darfur since the govemment- high-level U.S. diplomats to foster the butions had nothing to do with contracts sfxmsored genocide began in 2(X)3. More program that we feel will have'great im­ JLEP awarded more than $15,000 in that the firm has been awarded by the August 15 is the tax deadline lor peace process. pact." said Teri DiFrancesco, President grants in 2005 to local non-profit agen­ 204,000 New Jerseyans who opted than 2.5 million people have been dis­ II we mean “never again." now is the Union Township Board of Education. placed; their livelihoods and villages de­ of JLEP. cies. For further details, please visit Further, PMK Board of Directors mem­ for the time extension. The IRS en­ time to act to stop the slaughter. “Part of JLLP's mission is to promote www.jlepnj.org or call (908) 709-1177. courages filing online at irs.gov. stroyed we are told by government forces ber James Johnston insists that "there and militias that work on the government's Nancy Di l omaso Fanwood

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Pictured Registration for both productions "Baby Rhyme Time,” for babies above, Alison Jaruzclski and Chris Cuomo participate in last year’s "I-ava Cava is now underway for Westfield Me­ island” camp while counselors Jessica Belt/ and Heather McNall-Cang look on. not yet walking and a caregiver, will morial Library cardholders, and will For further Information or to enroll, please call Agnes Meade at (9081889-0914. meet on July 29 from lOto 10:20 a.m. be open to the general public begin­ Youngsters and their caregivers par­ ning Wednesday, July 27. Individu­ ticipate in rhymes, lap bounces, songs Girl Scout Council Presents als may register at the Circulation and claps. Desk in person or by calling (908) The Westfield Memorial Library 789-4090. In case of inclement was founded in 1879. For more infor­ Annual Recognition Awards weather, the performances will be mation on any of the library's activi­ held indoors. ties or to register for free adult pro­ WESTFIELD - The Girl Scouts of Twenty-five - Virginia Ann Genlot Beginning the week of Sunday, grams, please call (908) 789-4090, Washington Rock Council Inc. held and Shirley Walsh, Westfield. July 23, the library will offer several visit the library's website at MR. AND MRS. THOMAS PATRICK CASSIDY its annual Awards and Recognition Thirty - Elisabeth Riker. Westfield. additional programs for both adults www.wmlnj.org, or stop by the li­ (She is the former Miss Elizabeth Hewitt Irvin) Celehration at Costa's Ristorante in Fifty-five - Violet Debbie. and youth. For adults. “Computer brary for a copy of its quarterly news­ Roselle Park in April. Fanwood/Scotch Plains. Basics" will be held on Tuesday, letter. Local residents recognized for their Among the recipients of the Com­ July 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This total number of years in Girl Scout­ munity Award were Holy Trinity will be a hands-on class designed Picnic Drawing Set M iss EfizaBeth fH. Irvin ing were as follows. Intetparochial School. Dorothy Szot, for students with little or no com­ Twenty-five - Kathleen Alonzo, Westfield, and Raymond of NJ. LLC, puter experience. For Next Thursday Fanwood/Scotch Plains; Malissa Cliff Snyers. Westfield. This award Also for adults, the film Motor­ SCOTCH PLAINS-The Fanwood- Cass. Virginia Ann Genlot, Bemadine honors individuals and organizations cycle Diaries will be shown July 26 Scotch Plains Service League will M arries ffiom asfP. Cassidy Liebrieh and Margaret Partridge, all outside of Girl Scouting for demon­ at I and 6:30 p.m. Based on letters hold the free drawing for its “Picnic Miss Elizabeth Hewitt Irvin and Westfield. strating outstanding support, dedica­ and diary entries by Ernesto "Che" Clacy Moskol of Madison, Wis. for Two" on Thursday. July 28, at its Thomas Patrick Cassidy were mar­ Thirty - Eileen Morris. Fanwood/ tion and interest in the Girl Scout Guevara, this film portrays the mili­ Adam Michael Pizzi of Hoboken Thrift Shop at 1730 East Second Street ried on Saturday, June 4, in an out­ Scotch Plains and Elisabeth Riker. organization. tant revolutionary when he is just 23 was the best man. The groomsmen in Scotch Plains. door ceremony at5:30p.m. in Roar­ Westfield. The Appreciation Pin, recognizing years old. included Stephen Bradley Billings of No purchase is necessary and the ing Gap, N.C., with the Reverend Thirty-five - Jill Barbier, Fanwood/ an adult for outstanding service to a "TGIF: Emily Dickinson. Poetry Denver, Colo., Christopher Kaltman winner need not be present. The Donald Preston Goodheart officiat­ Scotch Plains. service unit or program delivery au­ for all Seasons” is scheduled for Fri­ Dcscherer of Atlanta, Ga.. David prize consists of a picnic basket filled ing. A reception followed at the Alexander Irvin, Jr. of Basalt. Colo., Fifty-five - Violet Debbie. dience. was presented to Kim Fried­ day, July 29. at 1:30 p.m. Partici­ with goodies for two: two beach Roaring Gap Club. the brother o f the bride; Charles Ed­ Fanwood/Scotch Plains. man, Linda Graham, Robin Metzger pants will learn about the life and chairs, a beach umbrella, a camera The bride is the daughter of Mr. ward LaRosa of Medford, Michael Years of Service awards, indicat­ and Katie Virzi, all of Westfield. poetry of one of America’s most fa­ and a $25 gift certificate donated by and Mrs. David Alexander Irvin of Thomas Loffredo of Brooklyn, N.Y., ing total number of membership years mous female poets. Stop & Shop in Watchung to pur­ Winston-Salem, N.C. She is the Brian Curtis Mand of Hoboken, as an adult in Girl Scouting, included Several storytime programs are chase picnic food. granddaughter ofVirgil Stowe Weath­ Patrick John Quill of Ridgefield, the following local residents; Roosevelt Announces available for children. "Preschool The store hours are 10 a.m. to 1 ers of Shelby, N.C. and the late Eliza­ Conn., Malcolm Kaltman Scully of Fifteen - Suzanne Bousquet, Mary Story Time: 3'/2 to 5 years old" will p.m. Tuesday through Saturday dur­ Straight ‘A’ Students beth Hewitt Weathers and the late Mr. Gloucester, Va. and Samuel Dow Ball Cappio and Patricia Wagner, lake place on Monday, July 25, from ing July, and 10 a.m. to I p.m. Tues­ and Mrs. George Lee Irvin, Jr. of Wyman, 3rd, of Arlington. Va. Fanwood/Scotch Plains; Jennifer WESTFIELD - Principal Stewart 10 to 10:30 a m. Children will listen day through Friday during August. Winston-Salem. fhc bride graduated from the Uni­ Genlot, Westfield, and Mary Greeley. Carey of Roosevelt Intermediate to stories and do an activity. For directions or additional infor­ The bridegroom is the son of Mr. versity of North Carolina at Chapel Mountainside. School in Westfield has announced During "Tales from the Middle mation, interested individuals are and Mrs. Thomas Edward Cassidy of Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Twenty - Eleanor Adams, Westfield that 11 students received straight Ages: 4 years and up," youngsters asked to call the Thrift Shop at (908) Westfield. He is the grandson of the Psychology. She earned her Juris Doc­ and Eileen Morris. Fanwood/Scotch ’’A’”s for their entire three years at will have an opportunity to listen to 322-5420. Plains. Roosevelt School. late Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Cassidy tor and Master of Social Work degrees fairy tales and stories of knights and of Hawthorne and the late Mr. and The students are as follows: Kathryn princesses, and do a related activity. from the same school, and has ac­ Abruzzo, Kimberly Berke, Amanda Workshop to Address Mrs. Joseph A. Doheny of Aldan, Pa. cepted a position as a social worker This program will be held on July Given in marriage by her father, the JUXTAPOSE Chang, Aaron Davidson, Amanda 26 at 7 p.m. 9/11 Career Issues wilth the Mountain Laurel Mental Garfinkel, Briana Goncalves, Tara bride was attended by Mrs. Charlotte Health Center in Hendersonville, N.C. "Mother Goose Group.” for WESTFIELD - A free workshop Handza, Katherine Maguire, Christo­ Gray Hudson of Washington, D.C. as The bridegroom graduated from the walking toddlers up to 2'h years on "Finding a Job from the Inside pher Rhodes. Eriene-Heidi Sidhom her Matron of Honor. Her bridal atten­ University of Virginia with a Bachelor with a caregiver, will be presented Out: Growing From Your 9/11 Ex­ dants were Mrs. Lauren Brown Angotti and Mark Vander Shaaf. July 27 from 10 to 10:20 a.m. Tod- of Science degree in Civil Engineer­ perience" will be held on Tuesday, of Folly Beach, S.C., Miss Lynne ing. He received a Master of Business July 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Temple Suzanne Cassidy of Glenwood Administration degree and a Master Emanu-EI. located at 756 East Broad Springs, Colo., the sister of the bride­ of Regional Planning degree from the FRESH FROM THE FARM Street in Westfield. groom; Mrs. Cortney Powell Chaite of University of North Carolina at Chapel Theresa Creedon. a lecturer on Restore Va.; Mrs. Glynis Wikstrom Hill and is employed with Self-Hfelp career change and resilience who Fullwood of Chapel Hill, N.C., Miss Venture Funds. Real Estate Develop­ has been personally touched by the . Ann Beth Gellert of New York City, ment in Asheville, N.C. events of September 11. 2001, and Mrs. Virginia Irvin Humphreys of The bridegroom’s parents hosted Creative Custom Sarah Schleifer, a social worker with Charlotte, N.C. and Miss Mary the rehearsal dinner the evening before over 20 years experience in trauma Catherine Irvin of Miami, Fla., cous­ the wedding at the Roaring Gap Club. Framing and recovery, will present the work­ ins of the bride; Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, shop. Kel ly of Pittsburgh. Pa. and Mrs. Kerry the couple resides in Asheville, N.C. design (Consultation & The workshop is designed to help ‘CYcative ./batting individuals learn how to move for­ ward with their careers when af­ Free Skin Cancer Screenings y fe e dlepoint ^ F A R M E R S fected by issues remaining from the tragedy. Topics will include: Rec­ fi&ox, '/Taming ognizing one’s resilience and using it to create career options; exploring Slated at Community Center -J/nadow.iiyoxes for MARKETPLACE what might be limiting a person’s ’ WESTFIELD - The Board of Trust­ tion, the foundation is dedicated to .Memorabilia ability to put his or her "best foot” ees of the Joseph E. Enright Foundation promoting better health in communi­ Every Saturday forward, and introducing ways to will sponsor a complimentary skin can­ ties. Foundation programs serve pa­ M irrors gel and stay emotionally fit when cer screening on Monday, August I, at tients, their families and neighbors in v/itrvi/iy tj/fr / ■ tw tyffi/) 8AM-2PM faced with a challenging job search. the Westfield Community Center, lo­ over 20 New Jersey municipalities. This event is geared toward those cated at 558 West Broad Street. The The Enright Foundation also has JUXTAI >( ) S I (JAl .LERY SCOTCH PUNS who have been experiencing diffi­ screenings will be performed from 6 to sponsored a health lecture series; do­ 58 Elm Street* Westfield www. visit SC OTC U PL\ IN culty with their job search since 8 p.m. by board certified dermatologists. nated medical supplies to various or­ 908-232-3278 September I I or are currently un­ This will be the second in a series of ganizations in the area; offered schol­ ISPONSORED B’A / v der-employed. Interested individu­ screenings to be held in the area over www.iuxtaposcgallcry.eoni arship programs for healthcare edu­ ■ Park Avenue (Next to Municipal Building) I als are asked to respond by calling the next several months. Available ap­ cation and established early detec­ (866)486-5911. pointments are limited. To, secure a tion programs. spot, please call (908) 464-0277. Additionally, the foundation contrib­ Joseph E. Enright was a Summit utes; to special events that raise aware­ physician who lost his battle with ness and money to support medical re­ malignant melanoma in 1996 at age search and medical services delivery 37. The foundation was created in programs. For more information about 1999 in his memory. the Enright Foundation, please visit s m As a private charitable organiza­ www.josephenrightfoundation.org. 9D B 389 0222 w 2374 MOUNTAIN A v e n u e , SCOTCH PLAINS M a r io C . G u r r ie r i, E s q .

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Chureh of Westfield has an­ just about imparting information, but who graduated last month from dent and a member of the National nounced that the Reverend Dr, Mark about loving, guiding, consoling and Westfield High School, were selected Honor Society at Westfield High u Boyea has accepted the position of encouraging those in your care. It is as co-recipients of the Clarence H. School. She has received many music Senior Minister at the church. about constantly challenging a con and Florence Horn Van Dellen Me­ awards, including the 2004 Vocal With his appointment, which was gregation to both ask questions con­ morial Scholarship for 2005. Excellence Award and the Charlotte * effective July 5, he becomes the 14th cerning their faith and remain open to Both young women are members Rubinow Award. An active member lull-time pastor in the church's 125- new revelations from tire Holy Spirit of The Presbyterian Church in of the church youth group. Jen is a year history. when it comes to the answers to those Westfield, where the scholarship was middle school fellowship advisor, a Dr Boyea came to First Congrega­ questions." Dr. Boyea writes. founded. They will receive $ 1.5(H) Sunday school teacher and has par­ tional following a “It is about facili­ each year over the next four years to ticipated in high school mission trips. three-year tenure as tating worship ser­ be used for college expenses. She will attend Gettysburg College. Assistant Minister of vices that appeal to The daughter of Gerald and Carol Florence Horn Van Dellen. a long-time the Union Congrega­ several senses and in­ Fahrenthold, Katie was an honor roll community resident and an English tional Church of spire reflection and student and a member of the National teacher in the Westfield school system, V Honor Society, and also received a Montclair, where he action. It is about de­ died in May 2002. In her will, Mrs, Van was ordained in June National Merit Society LelterofCom- IX'llen hequealhed a sum of money to CELEBRATION OK SERVICE...Nlxcstru David Wroe, right. Musical Director livering sermons that of this year. He gradu­ touch peoples’ heads, mendation. She was features page The Presbyterian Chureh in Westfield to of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, congratulates Milton Ealth on his 40 years as Executive Director of Youth and Family Counseling Service. Mr. Faith was ated front Drew Theo­ editor of the high school newspaper, establish a scholarship fund to benefit hands, hearts and honored at a Westfield Sy mphony Orchestra spring concert to benefit the agency. logical School with a ‘funny bones.' It is Hi's Eye. and editor of the school's residents of Westfield who need and are Master of Divinity De­ about being able to Milton Faith Is Honored gree, summa cum dispense with words laude, this past May. at times and just 'be Dr. Boyea entered there' with someone." For 40 Years With YFCS the Christian ministry Dr. Boyea w as bom as a second career, fol­ in upstate New York, WESTFIELD - At the recent Youth umn appears in the Leader and The lowing a 20-year pro­ Rev. I)r. Mark Ito via one of nine children, and Family Counseling Service limes i>l Scotch Plains-Fanwood on fessional journey as a and graduated from (YFCS) benefit concert. Milton Faith, the first Thursday of ev ery month. teacher, coach, administrator and Potsdam College in 1981 with a de­ Executive Director of the agency, was During his 40 years of serv ice. Mr counselor. Prior to joining ihe Union gree in sociology and psychology. He honored for 40 years of service. Faith has contributed in numerous Congregational Church, he served as subsequently earned a master's de­ The event, held in April, featured ways to the well being of youth and Director of Athletics and Instructor gree in education and administration the Westfield Symphony Orchestra families in Westfield. Scotch Plains. of Psychology at The Montclair from East Stroudsburg University in in concert, under the direction of Mountainside, Garwood, Clark. Kimberley Academy since 1997. Pennsylvania, where he met his wife Maestro David Wroe, at The Presby­ Cranford and Berkeley Heights. Previously, he was a faculty mem­ o f over 20 years, Cindy Seeley Boyea. terian Church in Westfield. In recent years, he has provided ber. coach and administrator at Tho­ The couple has two children. Ryan Mr. Faith was presented with a group therapy at the First United mas College in Waterville, Me. and and Kelsey, and now resides in Scotch plaque from the Youth and Family Methodist Church in Westfield for Daniel WebsterC’ollege in Nashua, N.H. Plains. Counseling Serv ices Board of Trust­ wives, children and parents of those As a coach and administrator, he First Congregational Church, a ees. He additionally received a proc­ involved in Operation Desert Storm. became interested in the mental and member of the United Church of lamation from the Westfield Town Mr. Faith also offered "9/1 I" psychological aspects of human per­ Christ, is located at 125 ElmerStreet Council and a Joint Legislative Reso­ therapy for widows who lost their formance, which led him to pursue in Westfield. The public is inv ited to Katherine Fahrenthold Jennifer Gerckens lution from the State of New Jersey. spouses in the World Trade Center his doctorate in psychology at the meet Dr. Boyea following Sunday Hired as Executive Director of disaster, and continues to meet regu­ literary magazine. Folio. University of Maryland, earning his worship services at 10 a.m. For fur­ deserv ing of financial aid for the purpose YFCS in 1004. Mr. Faith published larly W'ith this group. Doctoral degree in 1994. An active member of the church ther information, please call the of obtaining a college education. his first newspaper column in The "We gratefully acknowledge Mr youth group. Katie volunteers at the "Ministry to me is about teaching church office at (908) 233-2494. As a result. The Presbyterian Westfield Leader in 1968. The col- Faith's ongoing commitment to ful­ Agape soup kitchen and is a middle Church in Westfield/Clarence H. and filling the mission of Youth and Fam­ school fellowship advisor. She has Florence Van Dellen Memorial Schol­ Lecture Series to Focus ily Counseling Service." said Rich­ participated in the high school mis­ Temple Sisterhood Reveals arship was established. Applications ard Rippe, President ofYFCS’s Board sion trips and has been an advisor on On ‘The Holy Temples’ are accepted each March for the fol­ of Trustees, when presenting the Ex­ middle school mission trips and the lowing academic year. Applications WESTFIELD - The Union County ecutive Director with his awards Great Adventure Youth Retreat. Katie Date For Rummage Sale will be available in the church office Torah Center in Westfield will present “His hard work and dedication will attend Boston University. February 1. 2(X)6. four lectures on "The Holy Temples: throughout the past 40 years has en­ COUNTY - The Sisterhood of among other merchandise. Addition­ What They Mean to Us Today" as abled hundreds of individuals and Temple Sha’arey Shalom in ally. Sunday evening will be “Bag Blood Pressure Screenings part of its summer session o f the families throughout Union County to Springfield, the congregation of Night," when attendees may fill a Jewish Literacy Program. live more comfortable and produc­ which includes residents of brown grocery bag with assorted items The first lecture will take place tive lives." Mr. Rippe remarked. Westfield, will conduct its annual for $5. Slated at Fanwood Library on Tuesday. July 2b. at 8 p.m. at the rummage sale on Sunday, August Sha arey Shalom is a Reform Jew­ Torah Center, located at 4 18 Cen­ Library Reveals Return 7, from 9 a m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 ish congregation affiliated with the FANWOOD - The Westfield Re­ ments are necessary. tral Avenue. to 8 p.m. The event, w hich is open Union for Reform Judaism (formerly gional Health Department is now pro­ Each month a nurse will be able to "From Zenith to Destruction: A Of Dance Revolution to the public, will he held in the the Union of American Hebrew Con­ viding free blood pressure screenings see trends in a person’s blood pres­ History of the First and Second FANWOOD - Dance Dance Revo­ temple's social hall at 78 South gregations). Congregation members on the last Thursday of every month sure reading to keep him or her in­ Temples" will explore the causes that lution (DDR) will return to the Springfield Avenue. come from communities within from 1 la.m. to noon at the Fanwood formed of the proper steps to take in brought down the glory of the Jewish Fanwood Memorial Library on Tues­ Sisterhood co-Presidents Pam Union. Essex and Morris counties. Memorial Library. The library is lo­ order to keep his or her blood pres­ people. Participants will learn about day. August 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Webb and Ilene Rottenberg. and event The temple offers an outreach pro­ cated at North Avenue and Tillotson sure at its lowest. the political infighting that took place Previously held in May, DDR is a co-Chairwomen Marcia Gineel and gram. active Sisterhood, Brotherhixxi. Road. E This program is offered exclusively among the different factions of Jews. music video arcade game open to Kim Krupp have announced that they Renaissance and a strong Social Ac­ 'A f egi'sJerel) r|urse wj)J be tjjere to, (ftuWiSiftehts,,pf (he municipalities Rabbi Mitchell Bomrind will be studentsin j to be the larg- tion Program. take (individuals' blootl pressure, cali­ served hy the. Westfield Regional the. instructor. There is a $10 sug­ f o r more' „ For more4information, call (973) brate their mechanical blood pres­ Health Department, including gested donation for each lecture. For Nancv Kippina incItiSe'nouse 379-5387, c-mail [email protected] sure machines and answer any ques­ Westfield. Mountainside, Fanwood. more information or to confirm plans 322-6400. wares, clothing, furniture and toys. or visit www.shaarey.org. tions about blood pressure monitor­ Garwood, New Providence, Roselle to attend, please call the center at ing and maintenance. No appoint­ Park and Springfield. 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A subterranean vault containing a Construction has progressed on sump pump will be installed on site to the Lincoln School addition, with provide additional drainage beyond OFFICERS HONORED...Union County Sheriff Officers Gianni Cacioppo. B COfttn for Hit Wostfitld Leedee PICKETING PG X 'lim lxrs of Carpenlrrs Ixm-mI No. 620 picketed Tuesday the final stages of steel framing and the pump in the existing structure's Anthony Gialanella. George Gyure and Brendan Sullivan were honored by the morning outside the liuliusrol < iolf Club In Springfield over the use of out-of-state, concrete slab pouring underway. basement. The board passed two county recently for their bravery while in the line of duty. The officers came under non-union workers at the 2005 PGA Championship to be held next month at However, a miscommunication be­ tire in Union while serving a warrant on March 29 resulting in Officer Gialanella change orders regarding the sump being seriously wounded. Pictured, left to right, are: I ndersherifT Gerald Green, Raltusrol.. tween the steel contractor and the pump, totaling $29,694. for the project. HVAC contractor led to a misplace­ Officer Cacioppo, Sheriff Ralph F'roehlich, Officer Gialanella, F'reeholder Dan Sullivan, Officer Gyure, Undersheriff Vincent DeTrolio and Officer Sullivan. ment of HVAC equipment frames Union Workers Protest on the roof. Two ironworkers had to work an extra day to resolve the Mountainside Nassau HKT Associates’ PGA Outside Baltusrol problem. - CONTINUED FROU PAGE 1 - "The HVAC contractor did not at­ used as a drainage ditch. The NJDOT By PAI I. J. PEYTON other similar organizations in other tend a project meeting two meetings Thr Mr.tfwW agreed that $2500 was a fair price to Princeton Project Delayed counties had hoped to work on ago," said Mr. Philbin. "This miscom­ pay the borough for the easement area. By SUZETTE F. STALKER project at Prospect and Elm Streets in SPRINGFIELD - Laborers from projects such as setting up scaffold­ munication led to extra labor costs.” Spet tally Written for The WetifieU Leader The second ordinance will amend Westfield. The controversial proposal Union and surrounding counties pro­ ing. grandstands, tents and platforms. Mr. Philbin said the HVAC con­ the salary ranges for borough em­ tested this week that the PGA is using tractor would be charged for the ex­ WESTFIELD - A downtown rede­ ultimately was defeated in a non­ "I would like to put some of our ployees that were last updated in 2003. velopment project in Princeton Bor­ non-union, out-of-state workers in local guys to work,” said Mr. Pacifico, pense. not the board. He also said the binding referendum last November Over 75 full and part-time employees ough - being handled by the same by voters concerned that the project preparation for the PGA Champion­ noting that a number of workers live problem should not cause any future are included in the ordinance. The developer thal had been proposed for would have long-ranging negative ship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Spring- within a hall mile of the golf course. delays in the project. ordinance also states that the salary field. The championship is scheduled Miscommunication also led to a a parking garage-redevelopment ef­ effects on the community. “Apparently (the request to use lo­ paid for each office or position for the fort in Westfield - is presently run­ for the week of August 8 to 14. discrepancy between signage of Princeton Borough officials origi­ cal labor) fell on deaf ears. That’s 2005 calendar year shall be made ning two years behind schedule, al­ Andy Pacifico, a union representa­ rooms in the school and labeling on nally had expected the project in their why we are here.” Mr. Pacifico said. retroactive to January I, 2005. though the borough administrator re­ tive for the 35 to 40 tradesmen pick­ the fire alarm panel. According to Mr. community to turn a $1.6 million Andy Bush, a spokesman for the In other business, it was announced mains optimistic the endeavor will be eting outside of the main entrance to Ayers and Mr. Philbin. the architect's profit for 2(X)4 and 2(X)5 that could be PGA, said all work in preparation for that Kevin Donnelly was appointed by fiscally beneficial once it is com­ the golf club, said he was hoping to plan for room numbering was not directed toward tax relief. Instead, the golf championship has been bid the Recreation Commission and Rec­ pleted. put some local unemployed carpen­ out locally in New Jersey, as well as provided to the general contractor, the delay has resulted in a near reation Director, Sue Winans, to the The $15 million project includes $300,(XX) deficit for that two-year ters and apprentices to work. nationally, per PGA policy and as and the fire alarm panel was made position of Assistant Recreation Direc­ Protesters wore placards stating with old information. an already-completed garage hold­ span. required under law for not-for-profit tor. He will receive an annual salary of ing 500 parking spaces, plus two workers used at the PGA Champion­ "What would come up on the fire While acknowledging that the bor­ organizations, of which the PGA is $40,000 effective August I5, 2005. additional buildings that together ship are being paid less than area listed. alarm panel w ould not match the sign ough has lost revenue as a result of Borough Clerk Judy Osty noted will comprise 77 residential units starting wages and benefits. Mem­ on the room," said Mr. Ayers. the delays, borough officials still feel "We have all the workers on site that Mountainside was applying to and 12.3(H) square feet of retail bers of Carpenters Local No. 620 and To remedy the problem, the board the project has been and will continue that we need." said Mr. Bush, noting the county's Community Develop­ space, according to Princeton Bor­ passed a change order for $3,733 to to be fiscally advantageous to the The Westfield leader the national event is just 20 days ment Block Grant Program, the make new signs that will match the ough Administrator Robert Bruschi. municipality. Mr. Bruschi told The goleuder.com away. “We are still in discussions borough's 3 1 st year of participation. Borough officials had hoped to see fire alarm. Leader officials expect the project, with them to see w hat they want." The next council meeting is sched- the project completed this year to Reading is Good for You Mr. Bush said several companies Mr. Philbin announced that an elec­ once fully completed, to generate uled for Tuesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. help offset tax increases, but con­ "several hundred thousand dollars” have been hired for work at the golf struction delays have extended that course. He said New Jersey compa­ annually that will provide tax relief. deadline to 2007. As reported in a July 12 story in nies. including union workers, are Approved by the Borough Council being used for work ranging from the The Princeton Packet, the parking in 2002, the project was originally garage is “averaging $14,502 pci bleachers, shuttle bussing for visitors slated to begin in the fall of that year and parking attendants. week in hourly revenue, greater than with construction of the parking ga­ the budgeted figure of $13,500,” al­ He said those workers protesting rage adjacent to a new library. How­ outside of Baltusrol “did not even though Mr. Bruschi, in a report to the Subscribe Today ever. the property earmarked for the Borough Council, confirmed it has bid" on contracts that involved work garage had been a Public Service goleader.com/subscribe the laborers were seeking. not reached profits previously gener­ Electric and Gas remediation site, ated by a surface lot at the site. which the utility had to clean up be­ The council recently approved as fore work could begin on the garage. htainil-zhe-, ndj (huy-me-aha I I . curmH mut v,,/>/>,,. resolutions to its agreement with Mr. Bruschi said. Nassau HKT Associates the addition - ftm h mut jrirtuUy: *. 7 / M /'/- /• . 'SUOI jCAM This requirement, coupled with of Jack Morrison as a partner, as well winter weather that followed, delayed as a payment guarantee of $2 million, start of work on the garage by six which Nassau HKT will reclaim if Temple sholom ... It s Personal months, Mr. Bruschi noted". The ga­ the project is successfully realized # rage, initially scheduled for comple­ Mr. Morrison is the owner of sev­ tion by December of 2(X)3. was not eral properties and is the leaseholder finished until June of 2(X)4. for a restaurant to he located in the Are you looking for a warm and welcoming community in which Of the remaining two structures, ntn nrrn^fv...... Courtesy of Lorre Korecky 'mixed residential-retail building al­ vour family will thrive? BIG STRETCH...Kohler field in Westfield is ‘Turfed’ Tuesday. The project is one building is now "95 percent" ready constructed, and has "a good scheduled for completion at the end of August. completed. Its 22 residential units are track record" in the community, Mr. fully occupied and retail is being de­ Bruschi told The Leader. The $2 mil­ Then come celebrate with Temple Sholom. veloped on the first floor, Mr. Bruschi lion will serve as a performance guar­ Synthetic T\irf Field On told The Westfield Leader on Mon­ antee to ensure the remaining work Join us fo r a Prospective Member Shabbat service on Friday, July 29 day. He said construction on the sec­ on the project will be completed. at 7:30 p.m. ond building, also planned for resi­ In a July I Princeton Packet ar­ A lavish oneg will follow services. Schedule for Stadium dential and retail use, is expected to ticle, Mr. Bruschi said thal while the WESTIELD — The synthetic turf age system. begin by the end of this year and take money would serve as a performance 12 months to complete. field is being installed this week at Beginning the week of July 18, the bond, it would enable Princeton The developer in the Princeton Borough to complete any unfinished We ore a Reform congregation located in Fanwood/Scotch Plains. Kehler Stadium. Work crews from actual synthetic turf carpeting was Flanagan's Contracting Group and being laid in five-yard sections. The project, Nassau HKT Associates, work on its own, if necessary, with­ headed by Bob Powell, also had been out having to involve a bonding com­ We offer a down-to-earth, friendly place of worship as well as an innovative Field Turf plan to have the field ready sections were stretched and sewn to­ tapped to construct a $10 million pany, as it would with a performance Religious School Program from preschool through high school. for use by the end of August if weather gether. Horizontal and vertical lines cooperates. The American Track and for soccer and football were sewn parking garage-redevelopment bond. , Join now and receive . Turf Company is replacing the run­ into the field. ning track at the stadium. " After the entire field is laid out, other 25% discount o ff firs t full fiscal year of membership According to Robert Berman, Busi­ lines and the Westfield High School (Effective July 2005) ness Administrator for the Westfield logo will be stitched on the field. Downtown Police Public Schools, it is right on schedule. The final step includes trimming For more information on Temple Sholom. please call us at (908)889-4900 or e-mait Removal of the grass field began in the field to specifications and pour­ us at [email protected]. Temple Sholom is located at the corner of laSronde June, along with the excavation of the ing the infill that provides cushioning Patrols to Start and Morrme Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey running track. The next phase in­ and furtherdrainage. Mr. Berman said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cluded preparation of the base for the he expects this process to take an­ Like most organizations there is a small place the band, officials said. The bands field with cnished stone and a drain- other two weeks. groupof people that want certain things will be moved back to the north side While field installation is taking their way while most people pay no train station instead of the downtow n. place, preparation has begun for re­ attention," said Mr. Saunders. “People were in the street and we paving the running track that borders In regards to the original render­ were unable to keep (hem out of the Call or visit the field. It is expected that paving the ings shown to Mr. Saunders, he said, street," Mrs. Cronin said. “I'm reluc­ track will begin the week of July 25. "The DWC has an agenda but we tant to close the street because w e the community Once this step is completed, the track have no idea what it is. In this case, need the circulation, but safety is a nearest you will require two weeks for the paving we want a professional building and great concern. We are drawing a lot of to cure; then the track material can be they want us to reconstruct our build­ people downtown and we have to for information installed. ing into a 1940s candy store.” keep them safe." It is anticipated that the entire facil­ DWC Executive Assistant and Pro­ At the public participation section of on educational ity will be ready by the end of August, motions Coordinator Courtney Nemec the meeting resident Sharon Stockwell. weather permitting. seminars and events reported that the Sidewalk Sale Days a We CARE (Westfielders Concerned The installation of the synthetic turf were a success. She also stated that the About Responsible Redevelopment) field and the replacement of the run­ Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt had ap­ representative addressed the board on ning track at Kehler Stadium are funded proximately 250 participants. the dow ntown parking issue. through a $1.38 million public bond “It’s a great thing to do and it helps the She stated that We CARE has devel­ referendum that was approved in De­ lowne Book Store and those stores that oped a plan and asked the DWC as well Bringing Our “Neighborhood” to Yours cember 2004 The original track was participated because it gets 250custom as the mayor and council to be involved installed almost 20 years ago. ers into their stores,” Ms. Nemiv said. in seeing the plan through to fruition. Innovative Alzheimer’s Care at Sunrise Senior Living The Annual 5K and Pizza Extrava­ "We ask you for your support for Erratum ganza will be held next Wednesday, making this improvement in this park­ July 27. rain or shine. The DWC has ing plan," Mrs. Stockwell said. We Sunrise Senior Living provides specially designed residents involved in the familiar routines that In last week's issue. The Westfield Leader incorrectly listed the date of already received 700 applications and CARE representatives were outspo­ Alzheimer’s care based on each resident’s rich marked their lives: gardening, sewing, office the London subway bombing as July 6 Is expecting even more this week. For ken against the parking deck, w hich history and individual needs. The result is work, setting the dinner table, and even folding instead of July 7. Our interview with information on the event the DWC was voted down by residents in a a personalized environment as loving as it is Sean Baran was conducted on July 8, can be reached at (908) 789-9444. referendum last November. laundry. It s dll designed to focus on each not July 7. Tuesday night Jazz Nights have also innovative. We call it the Reminiscence resident’s strengths and abilities as well as to We apologize for any confusion been a huge success and the DWC is Neighborhood this may have caused Iwlp tlm n leu ini to th e ei rm torT ot.'i time llltlt looking for alternative, locations ta Taxes It 's a unique approach within our community biuugiii iiieiu much jqy. Westfield - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 - created to stimulate the memories and senses And because each senior is gently guided along Fanwixxi mailed their tax bills yester­ of seniors with memory impairment. Supportive day, July 20, and the delinquent due in a place that looks and feels like home, every date has been extended to August 15. and nurturing staff, interactive Reminiscence day can he a pleasant day. Farmers Market Scotch Plains received their state aid kits and multi-sensory experiences keep our LA package on July 18 and will have bills mailed out by the end of this week. The delay in state aid notification has produced some trouble for local towns, but all have been able to com­ Su n r i s e . pensate. S e n i o r l i v i n g 6 s “Normally we count on tax money coming in." said Fanwood Tax Col­ lector Colleen Huehn. "We hope to Mountainside Brighton Gardens of Mountainside 908-654-4460 1350 Route 22 West AL.ALZ get a good response soon, particu­ WactfUaiH Sunrise of Westfield 908-317-3030 240 Springfield Avenue A t, ALZ Every Saturday- 9 AM 2 PM larly from banks that pay as soon as they've been billed." 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By DAVID B. (O W N Wnmmf* IV h M M .ml IV IM». Kevin Woodring, Karl Grossntann and Marty Bernstein combined for TWo days before the scheduled St 11 of St. Mark’s hits. Woodring went Bart's Oldtimers Men's Softball 4-for-4 with a two-run home run and League All-Star game, S|. Joseph, a double, scored all four times and leaders in the Saints Division, held had four RBI. Grossmann also went off St, Mark, leaders in the Angels 4-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI Division, 12 -11, at Bronkside Park in and a run scored, Bernstein scored on Scotch Plains on July 15. The Joe all three of his singles, Al Antoine, boys entered the game with a 7-3 Tom Maher and Mark Rontaine each record and the Mark men were boast­ had two singles. ing a 10-0 record. commueo o n pm at n

TERRORIZING THE BASES AGAIN... Westfield Blue's Steve Forgash slides sufel, ImothMMate! raiiHood third baseman Mike Perez can make the tag. horgash, as he hail been doing throughout the tournament, was tattooing the ball and went J-for-4. including an RBI double, and scored three times.

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Bv DAVID B. CORBIN Westfield’s Daniel Eliades, who Specially Written for The Westfield leader ami The Time v singled and Dan Lesce scored a run. scored twice, frustrated the Raiders Most impressive, however, were the Key hits, small hall, decoy base with two hum singles, one that led to a several fine defensive plays made by running and some superb defensive throwing error that allowed two runs both teams. Cornwell performed two plays determined the outcome of the to score. Ryan Heine smacked a two- circus catches in right field, Heroux Cal Ripken District 12 championship run double, Matt Rivera singled twice made a fine catch in deep cemerfield baseball game that was won by and scored once, Zach Cornwell and Kerr, who was on the mound at the Westfield Blue, 9-6. over Scotch cracked a key two-run single. Evan time, grabbed a difficult hum and fired Plains-Fun wood at Gumbert Field in Heroux singled and scored twice, Ken' to first in time to get the out. Westfield on July 13. On July 12, singled and Aris Psyhojos scored once. “We have been telling him logo for Westfield Blue had to and did defeat "We try to stress the whole idea of the hall no matter where it is and he the Raiders - See story on page 10 - team. Some of our big sticks hil all really did it today,” Coach Brand said to force a final game. season ' SLIDING UNDER THE TAG...St. Joe’s Bill Mirtn gets an All-Corbin Team qualification nod after sliding sal'elv under the long. Sometimes they have a of Cornwell Although Raider pitching limited tag in the "Bragging Rights” game against St. Mark. St. Joseph nipped St. Mark. 12-11. down day and we make sure that Fleet-footed Raider right fielder Alex Westfield power hitters Daniel Kerr some of our other players are there to Graham chased down a low liner that and CJ Meyer to just one hit in a com­ pick them up. It seems to work,” said saved, at least, a run. Carroll, playing MCSHERRY GETS 2 DOUBLES. RITTENDALE. 2-FOR-2 bined eight plate appearances. Steve Westfield Blue Head Coach Owen right field, alertly snagged a liner and Forgash, as he had been doing through­ Brand. fired to second to get a force out and out the tournament, was tattooing the Raider catcher Shaun Khan drilled Reilly, the pitcher at the time, and first ball and went 3-for-4. including an RBI a two-run double and scored once baseman Dempsey pulled off a smooth SP-F Youth Baseball 8s Win double, and scored three times. Raider and Mike Perez thumped an RBI 3-1 (first baseman-to-pitcher) putoul. power man Joe Carroll embedded fear triple. Brian Dempsey and Sean Reilly "Alex is maybe the fastest 12-year- into the baseball with a solo home run each singled and scored a run. Connor old that I have ever seen. He’s a super Roselle Park Tourney Title Thompson doubled. Ryan Haggerty CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

By FRED LECOMTE fanned five while allowing only three credible sportsmanship," said Raider QnfcJifc Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Titles hits and no base-on-balls. manager Scott Rodgers. "These kids The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Offensively, the Raiders put to­ are going to grow up in neighboring Baseball Association 8-year-old Tour­ gether 10 hits and were led by Ryan towns playing each other and it’s great nament team came up with the right McSherry who had two doubles and that that rivalry got off to such a great stuff early and captured a dramatic, an RBI. Jeffrey Rodgers aud Zach and positive start. Everyone associ­ 4-3 victory over Westfield in the Lipshitz each drilled a double and a ated with the two towns hopes it con­ Championship round of the Roselle single. Matt Martino and J.T. Bieme tinues in the future," Park Tournament on July 14. tapped RBI singles. Westfield totaled Westfield scored one run in the top Raider Danny Harcourt had a su­ nine hits and was led by Kyle of the second. Bunting and Rittendale perb pitching performance in his three Rittendale who went 2-for-2, includ­ each ripped singlesand Ryan Johnson innings, allowing just one run on four ing an RBI. Kalimtzis ripped a triple lofted his RBI sacrifice fly. The Raid­ hits, while walking none and striking in the sixth, John Lindros rapped a ers responded with three runs in the out one. Reliever Christian Isolda double and had an RBI single and bottom of the inning. Brian Jensen recorded four strikeouts and ceded Jack Bunting whacked two hits. singled up the middle and McSherry five hits. Blue Devil starter Danny "The bottom line is that all of the sizzled a double. Marino and Bieme Mitchell, in his two innings, allowed kids are phenomenal competitors. All followed with RBI singles. Blue seven hits. Reliever Nick Kalimtzis the parents and coaches showed in- CONTINUED ON PACE I I

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Meyer makes a perfect connection with the hall and blasts DISTRICT 12 C HAMPS...Members a two-run homer against Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the Cal Ripken Tournament. hot seat after a hard fought 12-11 vic­ the Gal Ripken District 12 title on July 12. tory against Cepp's "Boys of Sum­ mer". Family Investors have found MEYER HITS 2-RUN HR. CARROLL CRACKS 2-RUN HR themselves in the familiar sixth slot, and are chomping at the bit remember­ ing how they knocked the Jade Isle out Westfield Blue Wins Ripken, a few years ago after being the league Westfield Blue Stops Raiders punching bag during the regular sea­ Tops Raiders, 9-6, in Game 2 son. There appears to be some uncer­ tainly that the Sofa Kings can rekindle CONTINUED FROU PAOE 9 the fire this year after coasting through singled. Perez powdered an RBI triple the regular season mired in mediocrity. fast kid but we need those kind of to right-center and Khan looped an In Ripken Tournament, 8-6 In the A Division. Dunellen Hotel plays." said Raider Head Coach Mike RBI double to right. Nowell still holds the reins. The Geeks held Dempsey who added. "Joe (Carroll) was our MVP of this tournament. He Whitehouse moved Khan to third with By DAM!) B. tOKHIS their runs in the last three innings to “I was happy with the way our onloa 12-11 win against the charging f yp*ia0> #^nrn(,x He UmtirU t.ud,’ Tlx Tmyty Investors Savings Bank, as the new had two home runs. He batted about a sacrifice bunt then Khan scored on make Westfield Blue a bit nervous. defense played. They have played .700. He broke loose in this tourna­ an infield-error. CJ Meyer smacked a two-run home Jade Isle has shown glimmers of an­ Ales Graham went 3-for-J. including together for some time and know ment." In the third. Westfield took a 5-3 run in the bottom of the first inning to an RBI triple, scored twice and had w hat to expect from each other." said other late season disconnect on the way to the playoffs. Revolution Fit­ Run production began in the top of lead. Heroux and Forgash both singled spark an early Westfield Blue upris­ two RBI. Nick Galasso doubled and Coach Brand. ness is another bubble team who has the second inning. Forgash zipped a and Eliades added his second bunt ing that led them to an 8-6 victory singled and scored twice and Joe Kerr's double and Meyer's tower­ not found a way to flex with the big single up the middle, Eliades laid single, causing defensive confusion over Scotch Plains-Fanwood and to Carroll hammered a two-run homer ing homer over the right field fence guns yet. Don't look now. but Trinity down a bunt single and Psyhojos hit a that led to two runs scoring and Eliades force a second and final game for the over the right field fence in the fifth to put the Blue up 2-0 but the Raiders pul up another “W" against the reeling groundertothird that was mishandled, advancing to third. After two, non- title in the Cal Ripken District 12 put the Raiders in contention. Ryan scored in the top of the second when Hand 2 Hand Warriors. Their second allowing Forgash to score. Heine fol­ out producing fielder's choices that double elimination baseball tourna­ Haggerty had two singles and Mike Galasso doubled and scored on half infusion of youth seems to be just low ed with a two-run double to left to loaded the bases. Graham made his ment at Gumhert Field in Westfield ■ Pete/ singled and scored a run. Graham’s single. Blue answered im­ w hat the Doctor ordered. put Westfield ahead, 3-0. run-saving catch in right. on July 12. Westfield Blue pitchers T. Brand. mediately with four runs. Forgash Comments provided by the League The Raiders matched the score in In the jbottom of the third, Carroll "I had two balls on me. so I knew he Nick Dachowiczand Heroux permit­ singled and scored on a series of wild was going to throw it across. I hit it Alpha nog. the bottom of the inning. Reilly Lfftnched his solo homer then the ted no walks The Raider pitchers pitches. Eliades walked and Heine, Westfield pitching broke down and hard and it went over the fence," said y ielded four walks - two in the sec- Kerr and Meyer had back-to-back yielded four straight walks, which Meyer, who understands how pitch­ ond inning and two in the third - but RBI doubles. ers work since he is a fine catcher. led to Dempsey strolling home from Sean Reilly who stepped tothe mound Blue was looking at a runaway third to tie the score. Westfield Blue had been defeated in the fourth shut down Westfield when they added two runs in the third by the Raiders earlier in the tourna­ In the fourth. Westfield had the Blue, allow ingonly a harmless single. to take an 8 -1 lead. Heroux walked bases loaded with two outs when ment. but showed its moxie by jump­ "They like to hit fast pitching so we and Forgash doubled. Heroux scored ing on Raider pitching in the first three- Cornwell slapped his two-run single mix our pitching." said Raider Head on a wild pitch and Forgash alertly to right. With Eliades on third, innings for eight runs, powered by five Coach Mike Dempsey. "It's like a scored on a gun dow n at second base. doubles and Meyer's home run. Not Cornwell allowed himself to get chess match with these two teams." In their true tradition, however, the caught in a rundown between first one Westfield Blue player struck out. While playing first base. Carroll Raiders came back w ith two runs in and second. Before Cornwell could Meyer also rapped an RBI double made two key stops for putouts in the the fourth on Graham's RBI triple in his three at bats to finish with three be tagged out, Eliades scored to give fourth inning. Shortstop Brian and Reilly 's sacrifice fly to center. Westfield an 8-5 lead. RBI. Steve Forgash went 3-for-3 with Dempsey managed to hold base run­ Carroll blasted his two-run homer in In the sixth. Rivera singled and a double and two runs scored and ners on second and third, w hile throw ­ the fifth and Graham singled and scored on Forgash's double. In the Daniel Kerr drilled two ground-rule ing runners out heading to first and scored on an error in the sixth inning. Raider sixth, Lesce led off with a doubles, scored twice and had an Shaun Khan, who shared catching "These kids (Raiders and Westfield) walk and Haggerty singled. Thomp­ RBI. Ryan Heine bashed an RBI responsibilities with Mike Spaeth, have a never give up attitude and the son grounded into a force out at sec­ double and scored a run while Evan made two fine.grabs of pop ups. main thing is that they have fun." said ond and Carroll hopped an RBI single Herotix and Daniel Eliades each The Raiders hit several long fly Coach Dempsey. to center. Westfield shortstop Nick walked and scored a run. balls but the Wejyffield Blue outfield­ Malt Rivera, Ben Krausanij, Ams uiDachowicz , scooped ..iGsahamiTi ■‘CJ’.. Daniel 7Kerr) and Sieve ers - Zaelt Cornwell, Forgasl) and jPsyhojos also,played for W ests'Ll m.H grounder and threw to thirdifon the (Forgash) have been doing very well Heroux - confidently hault:d them in. and- Connor Thompson. Nowell second out then T. Brand, on the w ith the bat." commented Westfield Heine made a fine scoop at first base Whitehouse and Dan Lesce were in­ ■■ mound, grabbed a grounder and threw Blue Head Coach Owen Brand, and also initiated a smooth first-to- volved in the action for the Raiders. The Raiders had no shortage of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to third for the final out. second double play in the first inning. SP-F 010 221 VERY CLOSE CALL AT FIRST... Westfield Blue first baseman Ryan Heine has moxie either as they scored five of Kerr let nothing get by him at short. 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Westfield 1 Softballers, 12-9 By IKED LECOMTE Cranford's pitcher Feeney limited whipping the ball to Elliott at tltird in SfimHr M m Jl» rv Wriguu Infer m j IV Ih n Westfield to just three hits - Chris lime for the out. Tommy Randuzzo There were expectations of a real Sweeney, Dylan Elliot and Chris By FRED LECOMTE hitting and we didn’t put all the strings made a superb running catch in hall caused Smalls to holler, "That's hallle for the 9-year-old traveling Arena - in the six-inning stretch, strik­ W M . W nnr. „ r v W,,&,U I n f e r M f i r I b m together that we'ie used to and we centerfield. Connor Hagan. Marc not a piece of plywood in your hand." baseball team crown in the Roselle ing out lObatters and permitting just Elizabeth Police 2 swaggered into made several key errors," said team Luino and Matthew SmrxM also par­ TWo Elizabeth runs scuffed the plate Park Invitational Tournament when fourwalks. Blue Devil starting pitcher Westfield and shelled Westfield Po­ captain Padovano. ticipated for the Blue Devils. in the sixth highlighted by Fuentes Cranford faced Westfield in Roselle Sweeney sat down three and walked lice 1 with 18 rounds of hits in a 12-9 "They hit the hall and found the The Cougars manufactured a run in and Rob Shaughnessy’s singles re­ Park on July 16. Superlative pitching four Cougars in his three innings on triumph in Union County Police Soft- holes while we hit directly at them,” the first after two walks and a safe call spectively. combined with a two-run outburst in the mound. Reliever Jucob ball League action at Memorial Field added Nick Norton. "We’ie known as at first when the first baseman had his 043 032 0 12 the fourth and fifth inning provided Wasscrman recorded one strikeout on July 14. Elizabeth pitcher Stormy a streak type of team, so when we’re foot off the bug. allowed the runner to 801 200 0 9 Cranford with a 5-0 win and the title. and two free passes while ceding five Hilongos allowed six runs on eight cold, we lose but when we'ie hot and score from third. In the fourth, Cranford hits. Both teams displayed sparking hits in the first but muzzled Westfield that's in most games, no one heals us." added two runs on a single, a walk and defense, but Westfield stole the show somewhat the rest of the way. Westfield fired at will and exploded a Davis' two-run double. The Cougars with amazing plays. "Anytime we play Westfield we with six runs in the bottom of the first. growled with two more runs in the "We knew' it was going to take a rise to the occasion and we did not Padovano tripled and scored on filth on a single and an RBI double by good team like Cranford in order to disappoint ourselves," said co-cap­ Barney Tracey's single. Joe Martino Feeney who later crossed home plate stop us. Our boys played tremendous on a DeFjancesco double. tain Kevin Ryan. "They jumped out ripped a single and Norton muscled a baseball throughout the year both in with a quick 6-0 lead, but we knew run-scoring single. Peterpaul pro­ After the game, a happy and smil­ the league and throughout the tourna­ coming in that we could hit with vided Blue with awesome power ing Androcinis said, "I’m really happy ment," said Blue Devil manager Mark with the way our team plays, We them. We needed some timely hit­ clocking a three-run homer. Polito Androconis “They had lights-out ting. Our guys came through and we drilled a double then skidded home really have a big hitting team with pitching today. It was a tremendous were back in it in the second inning. on Jim McCullough's single. great fielders and getting the trophy performance by their pitcher. He Rich and Bill Shaughnessy led our Elizabeth returned fire with four (second place) here today really pitched a complete game and we defense with some great snags " runs in the second on four singles, makes me feel good." haven’t faced pitching like that all Offensively. Rich carried the high­ including an RBI by Rich Manager Androcinis announced year. I couldn’t be more proud of our that every player would gel his turn est caliber weapon for Elizabeth with Shaughnessy and two RBI by Stanke. boys. With the exception of this game, four hits and inflicted five RBI worth In the third, Westfield targeted a by taking the trophy home so they we put up double-digit scores in ev­ of damage. Rich Stanke went 3-for-4 run; however, when the hitter failed may share their accomplishments w ith ery single game. We’ve had tremen­ with three runs and Hector Fuentes to reach first in time. Mike Smalls family and friends, just as in the dous pitching where all we ask our Stanley cup. spanked two hits and one RBI. Bill hollered, "Maybe he blew a tire." pitchers for is to throw strikes and Shaughnessy and Jamie Colon pro­ Peterpaul then cracked a long single. Sweeney, who became the first re­ Fred K. Lecomte for 77m Westfield Leader and 77m Timet they did that repeatedly throughout cipient of the trophy said, "It’s great duced two hits. Smalls got a free pass and Polito NOT THIS TIME...Westfield Blue Devil shortstop Kyle Kittendale positions the tournament." to have received it and to be the first Steve 'Voom' Peterpaul ignited banged an RBI single. himself perfectly for the out on Raider Tyler Kovacs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood won In the first, shortstop Peter Zecca to hold it. We're a team that hits and Westfield Blue’s 12-hit assault with a Elizabeth scored three runs in the the Roselle Park Tournament title with a, 4-3 victory. made a great recovery of a hot liner three-run homer and finished 3-for-3. third on two base hits, an RBI sac fly fields very well and our pitching is and zipped it to Androcinis at first then very good. Everyone on the team can Chris Polito pulled the trigger with by Rob Shaughnessy and a two-run lopped that performance w ith a star­ pitch so obviously we’re very tal­ two doubles and an RBI. Frank single by brother Rich to tie the score, tling stop to get a force play at second ented and it takes a lot of hard work to Padovano whacked a triple and ripped 7-7. Westfield fired off two rounds in SP-F Youth Baseball 8s Win in the fourth. Bradley DcMartino made get here.” a run scoring single. the fourth on an RBI single by a fine running catch in leftfield then Elizabeth operated with more effi­ Padovano and a sac fly by Joe Martino. Westfield 000 000 added another spectacular play by ciency defensively, however Polito Elizabeth added three runs in the Roselle Park Tourney Title Cranford 100 22x played outstanding at short. fifth on four hits, including a two-run CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 “We just didn’t get that consistent double by Rich Shaughnessy. A dropped catcher Jake Rabinowitz cut down games before the finals and the Marino heading to third with a blis­ kept their focus. My assistants, Pat tering throw for the putout. Garrett Rittendale, Tony Catanzaro and Harry Zito spanked a single sending Bieme Kalimtzis and I. stress that this is a home. game that should be played and, win The Raiders added a run in the third or lose, you do it with a smile. The when Lipshitz doubled to deep center parental support that is evident at all field and scored on McSherry’s of our games helps the kids from double. Westfield answered with a worrying about anything besides play­ run in the fourth on a double by ing the game. Scotch Plains was very Lindros, a single by Bunting and an solid up the middle and that seemed RBI by Kittendale. Raider ‘Z’ to be the difference in both of the one- (Lipshitz) pulled off a diving snag at run games We played with them." second to stop the threat. Jake Rabinowitz added, "It made Westfield scored a run in the sixth me feel good because we beat all the when Kalimtzis tripled to right and other teams to get to the finals by •• - ' Lindros lashedan RBI single. Bunting playing as a team. We threw a guy out then lined out to Rodgers for the final at second when he was trying to steal out. and I think we played really good." After the game, Westfield manager Teammate Evan Rossi said. "I bat­ • - A1 Rabinowitz said, “I was extremely ted last because, if I got on base, the Fred K. Lecom te for The Westfield Leader and The Tlmea proud of the resilience that the kids guys can drive me in. It’s been lots of FEELING GOOD AND PROUD...The Westfield 9-year old baseball team Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times featuring Mike Androconis, Brad DeMartino, Chris Sweeney, Dylan Elliott, showed throughout (he tournament. TRIGGERING AN RBI...Westfield PD-1 slugger Jim McCullough drills a two- fun hitting and playing." Chris Arena, Matt Smoot, Jacob Wasscrman, Marc Luino, Connor Hagan, Peter run single in the first Inning against the Elizabeth coppers. Despite an early 6-0 . They never gave up and kept on bat­ Westfield 010 101 3 Zecca and Tommy Randazzo captured second place in the Roselle Park tourna­ hed, Elizabeth won, 12-9. • ding We played two extra-inning SPF 031 OOx 4 ment on July 16. W eicherf P u t O u r Neighborhood Knowledge To Work For You.

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Westfield PAL recently introduced The team is broken up into four age its latest sport, youth (lag rugby, this groups and games are generally summer. One hundred Westfield boys played w ith seven on a side with a and girls from ages five to 13 lake on lime of 20 to 30 minutes. teams front Berkeley Heights and The game of the day between Cranford in the Union County Rugby Westfield and Cranford was offici­ Youth League at Unami Park in ated by Sean Moran of Ireland via Garwood. Garwood. The young Blue Devils partici­ "In the first half, Westfield held a pated in over 18 games in the three- position of menace, but in the end, it hour tournament hosted by Cranford was Cranford with a swift counter attack Both dubs were well man­ SPF Soccer Sparx Win nered and played a tidy match. A bit more experience will serve them U14 Division Crown well." said Moran. Westfield has since traveled to DIVISION CHAMPS...The Scotch l’lnim-1 aimond Spurs recently won the Mid The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sparx Berkeley Heights and Long Valley V.) Youth Soccer I 14 Dfiixiim title. Pictured, left to right, are: front row: Sam were declared the UI4division cham­ and is quickly becoming a promi­ D«vtd B. Corbin for Th0 Weetfletd Leedertnd The Timet Bremer. Jenny Allman anil Kelly Hrendergasl: middle row, Corlnne Walker, pions for the Mid NJ Youth Soccer nent member of ihe league. The DEEP CONCENTRATION...SI. Jot* skipper Dean TaJcott makes contact with Margeaus Headley. Gina Kgitlio. Natalie Morrison, tiabriellu Pinho. Sheryl Association on June 25. the hall in the “Bragging Rights" game with St. Mark. Blue Devils will host their first home Markmll/. Katie t ornaeehia and Krika White; track row, Coach Erie Kuuno. The Sparx. who won Flight 2 with game this Saturday. July 16, at Catherine Maguire, Jaclyn Law, Guhrirllc Clarke, Brittney Vecck, Kim Shelus a record of 8-1-1. moved into the and Allison Hitman. Allison Goldberg is not pictured. Edison Intermediate School, begin­ playoffs w here they eliminated unde­ ning at 9 a.m. feated Flight 5 winner Franklin, 3-1. St. Joes Claim Bragging Rights, and Flight 3 winner Aberdeen, I -0. WTA Men’s Singles SP-F Baseball 9’s Advance They then moved on to face the Flight I undefeated Montgomery Flash. In a Tennis Ladder Told: Hold Off St. Mark Men, 12-11 very close game, the Sparx prevailed The fifth reporting period has come CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 In Ripken District 12 Finals I -0 on a goal from Gabby Clarke late to a close with yet another change to The Scotch Plains-Panwood Youth along with the Cal Ripken districts. in the first half. the top spot. Gary Wasserman re­ St. Mark pitcher Tony Radice had do any better than that." commented Base hall Association I SI’PYA 19-year- They recently competed in invita­ For information on summer try­ gained ihe lop spot with 10-6 and 10- trouble hitting the mark in the first Jonny. old Summer Tournament Team ad­ tional tournaments ai Roselle Park outs for the Sparx. please visit 2 victories over Robert Errazo, inning and yielded six walks,one single In the fifth, Roth smacked a double vanced to the Cal Ripken District 12 and Cranford. Future tournaments are scotchplainsfanwoodsoccer.com. Weldon Chin took over third with an and an RBI sac fly togive St. Joseph an to right and scored on Jonny's single. Finals, by holding on Westfield, 8-7. planned for South Plainfield and 8-4 victory over Rich Pardo. The next early 4-0 lead. Bill Mirto and Rick Jonny (hen scored on Monroy’schop­ in the semifinals at Sisselman Field in North Edison. WTA Men’s Masters reporting period ends on July 31. Wustefeld picked up easy RBI by re­ ping single to left to put the Joes up North Elizabeth on July 14. The team The team iscpttiprised of 12 players Please report all matches to Richard ceiving the fifth and sixth free passes, 12-6. Malcolm Boone ,led off the got off to an 8-3 lead before warding w ho participate in the SPFYBA house Tennis Ladder Told: Pardo at [email protected]. respectively, with the bases loaded. Mark's fifth with a triple to right and off a furious rally by Westfield in t(ic The Mark men combined five Mark Di Francesco brought him home league. The players are Joseph Below is the standing of the WTA 1. G. Wasserman(6)' bottom of the sixth inning. 15. Al.Winnickeftl) singles and Grossmann's RBI double with a sac fly to left. Bernstein singled Bonaccorso Jr. Tyler Bowman. Ryan Men's Masters singles as of July 2. Rob Errazo(10)‘ 16. VoSbmchtheusen The previous night, the SPFYBA to knot the score in the hottom of the and Woodring cracked an RBI single DePaul. Erie Hogan. Matt Kerr. 17. The next reporting period ends 3. Weldon Chin(10)* 17. Steve Satkin<2) 9’s were defeated by Cranford, 5-4, 4. Rich Pardo! 10)’ 18. David Ferio(2; first. The Joe boys showed that they lo right but came around lo score Michael Lettieri, Christine Monroy. on July 31. in the winner's bracket semifinal in 5. Mike Gonelia(6)* 19. RossErrazo(1 were capable of putting the bat on the when the hall was mishandled. Michael Sangem. Gene Sisoske. Mat­ 1. Chris Wendel (8) * 6. Dan Siegel(4) 10 innings. Both games were ex­ 20 Sieve Parker! t "Come on! We can’t beat ourselves. thew' Ridge. Nicholas Russomelloand 2. Don Dohm (3) 7. Tuyen Diep(10)' 21. Brian Andereon hall and answered in the second with tremely well played by all learns in­ Andrew Wheeler. The manager is Jo­ 3. Hank Koehler (5) * 8. Chris Conley(4)‘ 22. TomBigosinskifive runyon five hits, including Roth's We've got to play smart.” requested volved. seph Bonaccorso and coaches are Dave 4. Mike McGlynn (3) 9. Melvin Diep(10)* 23. Joe Donnolo RBI double that was mishandled in Parker as the Joes came in to bat. The championship game has been 5. Henry Williams (1) 10. Chris Wendel(4)‘ 24. Adam Krell DePaul. Pat Hogan and Mike Ridge. 6. doe Donnolo (2) right field and led lo two more runs. The Marks added three singles lo set for July I6at Sisselman Field.The 11. Paul Moum(3) 25. Ethan Krell 7. Bob Kolesik (2) 12. Vince Camu!o(1) 26. Jeremy Krell "We've got to shut them down," cried allow JoeTiloeca to score in the sixth. winner w ill advance to the Cal Ripken '8. Dewey Rainville 13. Jon Eisenberg 27. Todd Krell Antoine as St. Mark came in lo hat. Parker ended any further threat with a Suite Tournament lo be held later this See it all on the Web! 9 George Sincox 14 Andrew Cohen(3)' 28. Dewey Rainville With the help of a line out to short­ fine running grab in leftfield. • matches played in reporting pe­ 29. 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Rosa Graziadei and TEAM yy i I_____ striking out five. Anne Knisely made a Lee Haiiniewski. John Malone and _ Bridget Gallagher also had hits. great running catch in centeriield end­ Creative Induetriee 12 2 OavWB CortSn tor r i* WieflWd U « * r end riw Tim— It Glardino Riatorante 9 5 Pete Osbom (HR) also had multiple TRAMPLING HOME...SL Mark slugger Karl Grossmann tramples home plate Next. Westfield topped South ing a Union rally and right fielder L.A. Law 7 7 hits. in the "Battle for Mastery" game against St. Joe. Grossmann went 4-for-4, with Plainfield. 6-4. as LaSpata and Melissa Littmun made two impressive Legg Mason 1 IS Antone's Pub 14, Lombardi & two doubles, two RBI and a run scored. Cancclliere pitched a combined five- backups that saved two nips Venezia Antone's Pub 11, Awnings Galore 7 Greenkeepers 0 * hitter with six strikeouts. Cancelliere and Gallagher had two hits apiece, The Pub had a late rally to win. Pub Don Penzinger pitched magnifi­ again had three hits. Jess Mondon, while Graziadei and Penczak had one man Dave Ball had three hits and three cently and was supported bylRandy Gallagher. Graziadei and Maddie hit each. Knisely scored the winning RBI. BobGrausam, Doug Husak. Bob Tenhengel (4 hits. 6 RBI), George St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s DeJohn had one hit apiece. Dejohn run. Cancelliere score twice and Esler Rahnenfuher and Mike Volpe led Aw­ Brokaw (4 hits) and Ron Kultck (3 score twice, while Penczak. Venezia scored once. nings offensively. hits). L&G produced 12 hits. ySteve Softball League Results: D&K Associates 14, Northwestern Ferro. Karl Grossmann. /Steve Mutual 7 (8 innings) Pietipcha and Brian Williams had ANGELS DIVISION: St. Jude 22. St. Aloysius 8 In the extra-inning, Joe Salerno multiple hits for L&G. ( (As of July 15:) For St. Jude, Pat Enright scored thumped a bases-clearing triple. Al D&K Associates 9 ,1.inwood ton 5 TEAM W L four runs and hit a homer and Pat Feigenbaum produced four hits, in­ Frank Cianipi, Bob DeBellis and Al St. Mark t o 1 .1 0 9 St. Luke 8 7 .5 3 3 Nigro had two hits and three RBI. St. cluding two triples, and Len Yenish Feigenbaum banged out hits for the St. Nicholas 6 8 .4 2 9 Aloysius players w ith three hits each added three hits. For the Insurers, An­ Detectives and each had key, run-pro­ St. Jude 5 8 .3 8 5 were Lou Balestriere. OJ Simpson ducing, extra-base hits, including St. Anthony 4 8 .3 3 3 thony Abbaleo, Steve Falco, George and Tony Giannaci. Feigenbaum's two-run homenin. Gonzalez, Wayne Morse, Pete Osborn SAINTS DIVISION: St. Blaise II, St. Luke 10 LA Law 10, Creative Industries 5 and Rich Polinitza each had multiple TEAM w L P s i St. Blaise won it in the bottom of hits. The Lawyers defeated Creative for St. Joseph 8 3 .7 2 7 the seventh inning with three runs. St. Lombardi & Greenkeepers 17, the second time this season, producing St. Blaise 7 4 .6 3 6 7 .5 0 0 Blaise players with a multi-hit game Crest 1 2 1-hits. Pitcher Walt Engelhardt held St. Aloysius 7 St. Anne 5 7 .4 1 7 were Robbie Stratum. Bob Guy. Chris L&G coasted w ith 30 hits. Pitcher Creator's bats in check. Bob Grant and St. Stephen 2 9 .1 8 2 Meehan. Dan Margolis and Greg Larry Berra allowed only five hits and Joe LaPlaca smacked three hits apiece. was supported by Tom Straniero Linwood Inn 9, The Office 2 St. M ark 9, St. Anthony 2 Swidersky. For St. Luke, Kevin St. (single, 2 triples), Tony Williams Union Center Nat. Bank 9, M&J No score sheet was available. Onge had three hits and Bill (double, triple), Brian Williams (single. Roofing 8 St. Joseph 8, St. Anne 3 McKinney, Scott Smith, Tim Deegan. HR) and Keith Gibbons (l()th HR of M&J Roofing 23, The Office 7 James Parker, Kevin Macron. Mike Captain Luke Fugett and Art Hobble year). Tom Lombardi. Frank Pepe and IL Giardino's Ristorante 26, Legg Jonny and Captain Dean Talcott led each had two hits. Steve Pietruchaeach had multiple hits. Mason 5 St. Joe, w ith each player getting two St. Joe 12. St. Mark II Westfield 1211 Girls Soft hall pitcher Joelle Cancelliere Awnings Galore 15, Union Center Antone's Pub defeated Union Cen­ hits. Bill Mirto and Milk Monroy See exclusive story Nat. Bank 3 ter Nat. Bank (forfeit) each added a homer. Pitcher Tony Blasi held St. Anne to just 11 hits. St. L uke 14, St. Jude 10 Jack Ley. Ken Blaes and Kevin St. Westfield U-10 Softballers Run Onge each had three hits for St. Luke. For St. Jude. Steve Ferro had two C o ldw ell B anker doubles and three RBI and Pete Glock Parkway League Record to 4-1 had three hits. Experience, T rust, Reliability Service Westfield'sUlOSoftballteamswept sixth inning to give Westfield a 7-1 St. Blaise (X), St. Stephen (X-10) a pair of games from South Orange victory. Albright went 4-for-4. No Score sheet was available but and split a pair with Roselle Park last Westfield then crushed Roselle Park, the approximate score is expressed week to improve its record to 4-1 in 23-5, behind a 3-hit. nine-strikeout gem algebraically. For those who are math the Parkway Invitational League. by Panarese. Down 5-0, Westfield challenged. St. Blaise won. In the first game against South Or­ scored four runs in the third. Dani St. Anne 10, St. Anthony 5 ange. Westfield came back from a 6-3 Wirtshafter singled and Faktor and Tommy McGall. Joe Cocuzza and deficit in the bottom of the last inning DeMasito walked to load the bases. Bobby Gittleman led St. Anne offen­ to win 7-6. Gabby Panarese pitched a Reardon rapped a two-run single. Emily sively. For St. Anthony. Harry Semple complete game, striking out 12 for the Greenberg walked. Colleen Gallagher had three hits and Captain Tony win. Westfield took a 3-0 lead in the singled and Barber and Wirtshafter Perconte andThien Nguyen each had first inning keyed by a clutch hit from drilled hard shots to give Westfield two two hits. Amanda Juchnik. Ally Faktor knocked runs in the fourth but the game burst St. Nicholas 18, St. Stephen 6 in Tara Reardon to get the rally started. wide open in the fifth when Westfield St. Nick scored eight runs in the Taylor Barber and Megan Luppino plated nine runs led by DeMasi, first and sixth innings. Batters with drove in Panarese and Katie DeMasi Panarese, Reardon and Albright. three hits apiece were Shon Briggs, to tie the score. Juchnik drove home Westfield fell short, 8-6, in the Marty Marks, Terry Gallagher, Ben Faktor with a shdt to leftfield for the rematch. Reardon held Roselle Park Lobrace. Jeff Friedlander, Angelo winning run. scoreless for the final two innings while Tortorellaand Joe Scarfuto. Paul Leso, In the rematch, Sara Albright tossed Westfield mounted acomeback on base a recent St. Stephen waiver-wire a one-hitter and struck out 11 in five hits from Gallagher, Albright, Barber. pickup, had a couple of nifty shags in innings and Reardon worked a perfect Molly Jennings and Megan Sheil. leftfield. Westfield $2,850,000 A rare opportunity to own one of “the” finest homes. This gracious brick Georgian colonial on spectacular property overlooks golf Course. By appointment only. New Jersey WSF0659 j Properties V/ Prudential C O L D U ie U . WESTFIELD OFFICE LZJ BANKER □ 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 S Residential Brokerage ©2005 Coldw\ll Ban Iter Real fola te Corporal ion. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark Incused to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity Owned and Operated by S'R t Incorporated.

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(13-14) Westfield scored five runs in the balls and walks to Wickens and Eric Head Coach Judy Lee leads the team, Kyle Higgins, Max Blum, (15-18) first inning. Evun Friedman walked Saunders scored the next two runs. as she has done since 1973. le e was Megan Rauch and Kyle Murray. and Jake Harris, Adam Firestone. Tyler In the home fifth, Friedman walked joined by Assistant Coaches Chrissy Blue Marlins who scored valuable Monaco and Brennan Haley singled the first two hitters and was replaced Schwebel, Ryan Bartholomew and Dan second and third place finishes were: Declun Fitzmaurice's grounder was by Harris. TWo runs scored on a walk McGrory, all whom are still or have (8U) Julia Myers, Sophie Bass. and two errors and three more runs mishandled. TOURNAMENT CHAMPS...The Scotch Plains Fanwood Rebels pose with their previously been members of the team Stephanie Carter. Brandon Leuthold, With Dan Wickens pitching for scored on one more walk and two plaques after winning the Warshannv Soccerama Tournament in Monroe. The “We have a very dedicated group of Brett Carter. (9-10) Kyla Gargiulo, Westfield. Long Hill got one run back singles. Friedman snared a liner and U13 Rebels played in the year older division, beating UI4 teams Middlesex and swimmers in the program, who really Courtney Han, Carissa Jenkins. on a single and an error in the first and Fitmaurice made a great play on a Aberdeen to win the championship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Michelle goout of their way to make the time to Catherine Kerr. Maeve Maloney, added two runs in the third to narrow ground ball. Goldberg and Devon Daly; middle row, Lyndsey Douglas, Jennifer Kickenweltz. swim with us," said Coach Lee. Elinor Reinhardt. Luke McGrory, WestfieldS lead to 5-3. Westfield led 10-8 entering the final Taylor GuifTre, Allison Prestridge, Sarah Canfield. Cassie Zito; top row, coach Al the two meets Rebecca Clapp Connor Moore. MarkTrinkle. (11-12) In the fourth. Westfield plated an­ inning with Harris on the mound. Sal Ciatto, Jessica Schroeder, Kim Many, Julia Ross, Alanna Salituro. Nicole (13-14) established another team Meghan Myers. Allison Rose, Jillian other run when Wickens walked and Fit/maurice made a leaping stab be­ Vaeca, Sarah lloffman, Morgan Puleo and head couch Lisa Ciatto. record in the 50M butterfly, beating Ceasrine. Megan Kaveney. Kelsey Frank Scalera and Friedman each hind second. Long Hill got a walk and her own team record set the week Wilson. Jack Leahy, MattTnnkle.Evan singled. In the Long Hill fourth, re­ a single then advanced the runners on Charity Cup Set for Saturday July 30 before. Gingrich, Adam Met/. Nataniel Ward, liever Friedman held them scoreless, fF i a passed ball. Shortstop Firestone The Finest vs Bravest Charity Cup softball game between the Scotch Plains Jill Kandigiun (11-12) and Patrick (13-14) Stephanie Albright. Lindsay yielding only a walk while recording caught a popup for the second out. The PBA No. 87 and members of the Scotch Plains Fire Department is slated for Daurio (15-18) look first place in four Anderson, Megan Boersig, Emily a strikeout and two fly ball outs, the ninth run scored on a wild pitch but July 30at Brookside Park. Food will be provided by Outback Steakhouse. All separate individual events. The fol­ Budnick, Kelly Gajdzisz, Kathleen last being a nice shoe string catch by Firestone scooped a grounder to short food and refreshments are free to the public with a donation of $10. lowing Marlins took three first places O'Neill. Lauren Ross, Matt Gelmetti, Edison Gao, and fired to Friedman toend the game. at the two meets: (8U) Erika Daniel. Brian Hart,James Kazazis, Justin Lo. Johanna Mermer, (9-10) Ryan (15-18) Callie Meserole. Jenn Metz, Gajdzisz. Matt Daniel. (11-12) Nick Philip Anion, Mall Green, Brian Lee. Gilligan, (13-14) Malt Blutfield. (IS ­ Dan McGrory. and Evan Vanarelli. OPEN HOUSE IS) Kirsten Selert. W e i c h e r t Marlins with two first places in­ WTA Women’s Singles SUNDAY JULY 24, 2005 cluded (8U) Stephen Husch, (1 1-12) 1 TO 4 PM Kate Heffeman. Olivia Scrofani, ( 13- Tennis Ladder Told: 14) Rebecca Clapp. Matt Meserole, Listed below are the current (15-18) Alexi Kuska. Brittany Reyes. standings for the WTA Women’s Lisa Rauch and Sean Hager. Singles Ladder, reflecting Single individual event winners in­ changes from players dropping due to inactivity and three WF’s Hopkins Signs matches being played through July 17. Players can access Football Letter of Intent weekly updated standings as well as matches played on WTA's Darrell Hopkins, a 2004 Westfield website: www.westtieldnj.com/ High School graduate, recently signed wta. Further information about a National Letter of Intent to play rules or joining the ladder is avail­ football at North Carolina A&T in the able by calling Jean Power at fall. The 6’3” 260-lh Hopkins played 654-7418 (or e-mail at right offensive tackle for the Blue [email protected].) The next Devils. reporting period will conclude at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Match scores should he reported within WF’s Arbes Finishes 24 hours and weekend scores by READY FOR AUGUST OCCUPANCY. This fabulous new colonial home is WESTFIELD . . . This charming 3 bedroom, 1 1 /2 bath Colonial is set Third in Golf Classic Sunday evening to J. Power. on a quiet tree-lined street close to town and transportation. The nearing completion. Set on almost an acre of prime Scotch Plains real estate, this EASTMEADOW.N.Y.-Jimmy 1. Lisa Sottung inviting living room with a wood-burning fireplace and bay window classically designed home is perfect, for family living. Features include a two Arbes of Westfield finished in a lie 2. Dianne Mroz opens to a formal dining room and remodeled kitchen. The exceptional 3. Lisa Black-Polak story entrance foyer, oversized family room with gas fireplace, conservatory, for third at the Lessing's American designer kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors, central vacuum, 9’ back yard has a large deck and ample area for expansion. Central 4. Danielle Coleman Junior Golf Association (AJGA) 5. Janet Cornell ceilings on first floor, six bedrooms, four and one half baths, master suite w ith air conditioning and a finished basement add to this fabulous home Classic held at the Eisenhower Park 6. Ellen Smith sitting room, master bathe w ith raised platform whirlpool & custom stall shower, $574,900 DIR: Dorian to Hyslip #216 (052000NEW) 7. Linda Coleman two zone heat & central air. deck, three car garage, circular driveway and more. Golf Course. Eighty-four junior 8. JoAnn Purdy golfers from 13 states competed in 9. Meg Butler Call For Invite Niki in, the 54-hole stroke play event. 10. Jean Power 301 Lenox Avenue • Westfield More Information! and she'll bring results! Arbes and Sam DaSilva of 11. Monica Morin 12. Sheri Pardo Wyckoff each finished with a score 13. Paula Brotman A f i e l d 908*232*9500 of 210. Bryant Lach of The Wood­ 14. Hong Jiang Michael C. Buccola N i k i F r y lands. Texas took top honors with 15. Diane Barabas e a lt y 16. Nancy Freundlich Broker/Owner weichert.com Weichert an 11 -under-par 205 and Warren State Licensed Appraiser fa r West of Chestertown. Md. Finished 17. Alison Fleder www.westficldrcaliynj.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-77771 Realtors 18. Judy Robertson Service second at 209. 19. Lucila Vollbrecthausen

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Realtors® charity golf trustees elected to serve three-year Delivery Person Great opportunity for at home state-of-the-art equipment and fund outing at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club 18 years + Cerlified/licensed professional terms on the Overlook Hospital Foun­ mom/dad or college student. Speech Therapist from local special programs to help Overlook re­ in Bedminster. Slated for Thursday, HoneyBaked Ham (Watchung) dation Board. Others include: J. Scott main on the forefront of medical care. Call Patrick at (908) 322-8526. school available for tutoring. August 18, this fifth annual event will 1-800-343-4267 ext. 109 Magrane, of Short Hills; Vincent P. All gifts to the Overlook Hospital Foun­ Pre-K and school-aged children benefit the American Cancer Society. NANNY WANTED ASAP Ursino. Sr., of Chatham; and Betsy dation are tax deductible and remain at (908) 420-9159 "With such substantial interest in MEDICAL ASSISTANT ~ Compton and Kevin Willsey, both of Overlook. For furtherinformationabout the event, we have had to turn golfers Seeking experienced nanny Summit. Elections were held at the Part-time assist, or LPN needed on MWF for 3.5 yr old girl and WEIGHTS DESIRED the Overlook Hospital Foundation or away in the past,” said Botti. “I en­ Board's Annual Meeting at Baltusrol how to become a Friend of Overlook, courage all interested golfers and in Westfield office 2-3 days/week. 8 mo old boy, in Westfield home. Looking for fixed, solid 20-lb, 30- Call NJ Spine Group at Golf Club in June. please contact the Foundation at (908) business sponsqrs to sign up now." Must speak English, and have lb, 65-lb. 70-lb, dumbells. “John’s expertise in the financial (908) 232-2700 or fax resume to references. Must have car. 522-2840; or visit the website at The entry cost per golfer is $299, Please call Dave Corbin at: services industry will be an asset to www.overlookfoundation.org. which includes green fees, cart, a buf­ (908) 232-3703 (908) 654-8255 before 8:30pm. (908) 232-4407 the leadership of the Overlook Hos­ fet luncheon preceding the tourna­ pital Foundation as the hospital tran­ Picnic Drawing Set ment, an extended open bar cocktail sitions into its next century of service reception and extravagant post-tour­ to our communities,” commented For Next Thursday nament buffet dinner, raffle prizes and David G. Hartman, Chairman of the SCOTCH PLAINS - The awards, as well as a generous donation Overlook Hospital Foundation Board Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service to the American Cancer Society. of Trustees. League will hold the free drawing for “Last year's outing was a fantastic Prior to his retirement in January its "Picnic for Two” on Thursday, success.” said Botti. "Together, we 2005, Mr. Doyle was Senior Vice Presi­ July 28. at its Thrift Shop at 1730 East raised more than $25,000 in dona­ dent of Fidelity Investments Credit Second Street in Scotch Plains. tions and we are striving to break that and Tax Services Division. His career No purchase is necessary and the record this year." spanned more than 40 years in the winner need not be present. The prize For more information about the financial services industry, having held consists of a picnic basket w ith good­ outing, to register as a golfer or to various positions at Drexel Bumham ies; two beach chairs, a beach um­ pledge sponsorship of the event, Lambert, Pershing Securities and, brella. a camera and a $25 gift certifi­ please call Julie Pollock in Weichert’s since 1994, Fidelity. Mr. Doyle and his cate from Stop & Shop in Watchung. Corporate Office at (973) 359-8380. C o ld w ell B anker Experience, T rust, Reliability Service

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Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll Kristina Eide of Scotth Plains and Christine Kolenut of Westfield both received Dean s List recognition for 6th Grade Distinguished 7th Grade Distinguished 8th Grade Distinguished Laura Arasni maintaining at least a 3.60 quality Katie Levitt Matthew Attano Rebecca Krakota Jennie Altman Darnel Lubranslu Julia Babis Isabel lope/ Dantette Bematetn Andrea Lahoud Camilla Bach point average while carrying at least EDmas Bartons Kathryn Moymhan Jeffrey Marks Ale* Brass Lae Lenz Dorian Boodanovski Emty Beckm Jason MazurUty Gabneita Napoli 12 hours of credit for the semester. Graceann Caramico Atyson Imaenbera James Burke Anne Marie Noronha Shannon Ball Shannon Mcgovem Lauren Casaarty Ostia Mqgee Shraana Bhoiam Katiy Cancwtta Austin PtundheHer Jessica Moore Bianca Chaves Daniel Nlzn Michetje De Santis Kyla Banbaum EmJy Naooumey Alexandria Pisauro Area Students Named Kevin Coughtan Adam Ottitrer Julie Deutsch Ryan Rappa Anastasia Bogdertoviki Andrewaw fNaugle Alan Dluuosz Neha Parinun Kirsten Carbone Elizabeth Ferraro Kaititn Rau Jonah Otfitzer lyndsey Douglas Undsay Robinson Erin Ftnan ' to Headmaster's List Michael Chaia Elise Pak A lyssa Riesenberg Jessica Feldman Roger Roman, Amanda Gianni Michael Roth Emily Chnstiansen Alexander Parker Zachary Ftan/man Kelsey Rossi AREA - Several area students were Theresa Chrystat Stephanie Glover Timothy Seemann Michael Pesm Christopher Fortunato Came Saiem Naomi Goldstein Knsten Spirko named to both the spring Zachary Cohen Nicholas Petrow Kelly Gatdzrsz Alanna Salrturo Eileen Jiang Mariin Sweeney Evan Cole Niveda Ponmudi Carry Gotdner Kunal Saxena Headmaster s Lisi and the spring Brittany D annuano William Johnston Linda Timko Erica Randazzo Samantha Gotdner Enann Shadmi Faraz Khan Honor Roll at the Morristown-Beard Lane Darwin Sean Redly Ulysses Velasquez Samantha Henderson Mackenzie Sizemore Kapri Kreps Peter Weigel School in Morristown. NJ. Jessica Diaiacomo Christina Reiman Michael Henkels Lauren Steinbeck Madeline Dillon Allison Lasher Jennifer Yang Michael Rizzo CaNn HoynesOComor Nicole Vacca Eliza Ziegler Natalie Terens of Scotch Plains and Kyle Douglas Warren Rose Alexandra Joy Albert Wu Meghan Evans and Ava Scheininger Osazenonu Ebose Eve Rosenheck Gregory Favreau Anthony Scalfaro 8th Grade Regular of Westfield, all ninth graders, were Haytey Geller Jacob Schaffer 7th Grade Regular named to the Headmaster's List. Stu­ Christopher Gilman Avika Shah Kristen Armstrong Cara Levinson Mohammed Alzoobaee Daniel Mathan dents who qualify for the Amanda Ho Jason Shaub Anjli Bansal Thomas Loop Emily Horowitz Emily Skaar Dina Bamy Kyle Mattson Bnan Bonacum Genevieve Lubas Headmaster's List must have a mini­ SCHOLAR ATHLETE...Elizabeth Elko, center, receives Ihe NJSIAA Scholar Julia Ingram Jordan Bayrolt John Maxwell Nickotas Bonadies Sheryl Markovits Nicole Suttatos Lauren Better Kathenne Keane Peter Surace Louis Mazzella Emily Carow Kevin Maroney mum GPA of 3.90 with no grade Athlete Award for Scotch Plains-Kanwood High School from NJSIAA officials at Steven Bello Patrick Kelly Charles Timko William McColly Kathenne Cetardo Magan Mauro below a B- the annual luncheon held at the Pines Manor in Edison, honoring all NJSIAA Steven Berkowrtz Emn McGowan Scholar Athlete recipients across Ihe state. Faiz Khan Theodore Udelsman Nicole Cicchetii Jte Mei Andrew Bakst, Jennifer Evans. Ezra Klemow Gabneile Vacca Manssa Beriant Sruthi Narayanan • Patnck Clancy Daniel Meurer Rebecca KJme Jessica Van Besien Gary Binkiewicz Emilio Navarro Adam Clark Clinton Meyer Stephen Kowalski. Alex Masel. Evelyn Ktotz Andrew Vasias Amelia Brause Timothy Nenng Kathryn Cockrell Jonathan Miklas Jeremy Busch Roshan Nozari, Julia Stem and Hannah SP-F High School Graduate Liz Elko Megan Koedentz Amanda White Katanna Nier Kathenne Comacchla Kayla Molnar Alison Koransky Lauren Williams Daniel Chapman Matthew O'Donnell Anthony D'annunzio Kelly Monroy Vickers from Westfield were named to Rebecca Kreyer Caresse Yan Indranafri Chailopadhyay Chtemeka Onwuanaegbute Sarah Damele Takia Nea: Matthew Ciabattan the Honor Roll. Honor Roll students Named Local NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Jillian Leahy Jessica Yorkowch Kethan Reddy Shannon Deegan Brian North rup Zachary Z>olkowski Devon Daly Dena Rice Jennifer Digiuseppe Elyse Nussenfeld must maintain a 3.0 GPA with no Boon Davis Michael Riesenberg Christina Dokopoutos Kevin Parsi grade below a B- or a 3.2 GPA with no SCOTCH PLAINS - Elizabeth 2(X)5 President of the high school's Dilland Davis Laura Ruesch Morgan Dorsch Zachary Pearl Elko, a 2005 graduate from Scotch DEC A chapter; a member of the Na­ 6th Grade Regular Diana De Vnes Manssa Sacca Kelly Dyckman Tyler Plundheller more than one grade in the C range. Jacqueline Depew w a s Jessica Schroder Mitchell Facer Mary Poillon Plains-Fanwood High School, tional Honor Society, the Spanish Betsy Appel Haley Lindenberg Kathryn Dinizo Devon Sepe Nathaniel Bach Diana Ferrante Maxim Rabinovich selected by the high school’s Athletic Honor Society and the high school's Kevin Luce Rebecca Dunn Benjamin Smith Emma Forman Kyle Richors Emily Bayard Matthew Manns Vanderbilt University Department as the school's recipient Gen Flood Valene Smith Alexandra Friedman Kimberly - -Rizzo Diversity Council and served as a Brooke Bergenfekj Taylor Marshall Kathryn Foley Gregory Stem Ghana Biner Jennjfer Gassier Davtna Roshansky of the 2005 NJ State Interscholastic student representative to the school David Mcnally Marc Gaglioti Sarah strong Daniel Gilman Samantha Schaffer Announces Dean’s List Timothy Bonacum John Mcnally Athletic Association (NJSIAA) district's Long Range Planning Pro­ Toniann Gattozzi Nicholas Thomeloe Erica Goldberg Lisa Schardien WESTFIELD - Two Westfield stu­ Jeffrey Brody Alexandra Molinaro Matthew Goor Laura Toffolo Susan Gonch Joshua Brooks Elizabeth Schretber Scholar Athlete Award. The aw ard is gram Committee. She also partici­ Katherine Monfredi Andrew Gorbunoff Tracy Toffolo Daniel Gore dents were named to the Dean’s List Cassie Camimti Samuel More Joseph Sebolao based on a combination of academic pated throughout high school in the Alexander Graham David Van Wert Marcus Green Tasmm Selim at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Moussa Channaoui Ryann Morrison Taylor Guiftre Brian Walsh Alexander Hahn achievement, athletic participation Jesse Charschan Sara Moya Matthew Simon Tennessee. annual Relay for Life program and Michael Hamson Emily Wemstock Jacqueline Halpern Alexis Sorace and community involvement. Rebecca Chavan Daniel Napotitano Sarah Hoffman Kevin Welch the Young Life Chri stian youth group. Allison Chen Anthony Ingato Paul Spicer Sarah Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Michael Napolitano Michelle Jenkelowitz Brandon Wheeler Aysha Iqbal Elizabeth was a year-round athlete She w ill attend the University of Vir­ Rachel Clark Tyler Nguyen Manssa Squen Mrs. George Hansen, and Benjamin Brian Kahn Erica Wise Brian Jascur Henna Tailor for the cross-country, winter and ginia in the fall. Brel Coffey Chijiokiijtoke Ohamadike Scott Keogh Alexander Zalter Masel. son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Emily Cohen Domonique Jordan Mangesh Tamhankai^, Jovan Pagan David Kreps Kelsey Zaller Jeremy Kaufman spring track teams, receiving 10 Var­ Elizabeth, along w ith fellow gradu­ Trevor Cohen Rebecca Vonlarigerr Masel. both were named to the Dean's Michael Parada Evan Levine Cassandra Zito Michael Klotz sity letters in her high school career Alan Dang Lydia Paradiso Connne Walker ating seniors Marc Fabiano and Tay­ Mark Koransky Enck Walker . List for the school of Arts and Sci­ Michaela Decker Annahelena Pimenta and serving as Tri-Captain of the lor Cianciatti. was also selected as a Stefanie Devizto Sahrula Kubie Jam es Walsh ences. Joelle Pisauro Sara Beth Euwer Evan Lake spring track' team. She was the 2004- Rebecca Digiacomo Julia Weigel recipient of the Brian Piccolo Scholar Carrie Port Erika White Athlete Award. This award, given Nicolas Diprospero Zachary Rauch Patrick Dougher Sean Reilly Graduates William Smith annually hy the Scotch Plains Chap­ Juliane Durett Andrew Ricciardi WESTFIELD— Sara Beth Euwer, Erin Breznitsky Elected ter of UNICO to honor the memory of Claudia Falconien Amanda Rodnguez Jalynn Farmer Michelle Rogoft daughter of James and Patricia Euwer the former Chicago Bears football Frederick Feller Melanie Rome of Westfield, and a graduate of To Music Eraternity legend, is bestowed to an athlete or Brian Fischer Julia Root Westfield High School, w as awarded SCOTCH PLAINS - Erin Caitlin Foley Alexa Rothenberg athletes of Italian ancestry who dem- John Foti Lawrence Rothweiler a B.S. in Psychology/Education from Breznitsky of Scotch Plains was re­ onstrate the determination, courage Justin Gonzales Charles Sciara William Smith College in Geneva, cently elected to the executive board and integrity that marked Brian Yale Gordon Nicholas Sebolao Jesse Haack Nehal Selim NY, May 15. ol Sigma Alpha lota professional Piccolo's career. Zachary Harper Evan Shlissel While attending William Smith music fraternity for women at Kate Haveson Aashraya Suresh Megan Huxford James Sweeney College. Sara Beth was placed on the Susquehanna University. She will Cutro Named To Victoria Ingato William Thomas Dean's List, was a member of the serve as editor for the' 2(X)5-2(X)6 Eyad Khalifeh Zachary Tussel varsity swim team, women's crew academic year. W & M Dean’s List Michael Kitts Sebastian Valdes Stefanie Kuhn Georgeann Wallden team and volunteered in many com­ Breznitsky will begin her senior WESTFIELD— Kevin Cutro of Lindsay Laguna Hollis Wang munity service organizations includ­ sear at Susquehanna this fall, where Westfield was recently named to the Ryan. Laguna Ryan Wheeler James Leitner Norman Whitehouse ing Read America. She was an orien­ she is studying w riting. She is a 2002 Dean's List at the College of William Christina Lewis Kelly Yingling tation and SIB leader working with graduate ol Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Mary- for the spring 2005 semester. Eric Leyden Ariel Zaksenberg Charles Zhou freshman students. High School, and she is the daughter In order to achieve Dean's Lisl Sara Beth's interest and passion for of Thomas and Lynda Breznitsky. status, a full-time degree seeking un­ Ryan Hoens Named to education earned her the coveted dergraduate student in the School of "Francis Nolting Temple Prize for Arts and Sciences must take at least RIT’s Dean’s List Teaching." Sara Beth has accepted a See it all on the Web! 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 quality HISTORA 1 HROUGH STORIES...A small group of students from Team 7-1) at WESTFIELD - Ryan Hoens of first grade teaching position at the point average during mbsemester. , www.goleader.com Park Middle School in Scotch Plains listen with rapt attention as visiting senior Westfield has been named to the West Street School in Geneva, NY. citizens, community members and relatives share stories with them about 2«tlf century life. The activity was part of the team's intcrdiscipiinarv “Living History ■Dean's List for the Spring Quarter at Day" in .1 line. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, N.Y. A second year student in RIT’s B. Thomas Visitors Offer ‘Living History’ Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Ryan is study­ ing Computer Science. To Students at Park School Ryan, son of Thomas and Karym SCOTCH PLAINS - In June, stu­ shared by Team 7-D students and Hoens. is a 2(X)3 graduate of Westfield dents at Park Middle School in Scotch their families. High School. Plains w ere visited by senior citizens, Team teachers Julianne Arnold. other community members and rela­ Paul Kobliska, Aintee Sanchez and Cavanaugh Named To I tives who shared experiences they Gail Williams expressed pride in this have had in their lifetimes. successful project. Dean’s List at Loyola | Students sat informally with their The event also demonstrated the 24 invited guests to hear stories and power of storytelling in learning and FANWOOD— Jessica Cavanagh experiences on topics ranging from the importance of elders passing of Fanwood. a member of the Class of the Great Depression to the Cold War. down, orally or in. writing, their expe­ 2(X)8 at Loyola College in Maryland, Some guests proudly displayed riences to younger generations so their SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT.... was named to the Dean's List for the personal photographs and artifacts personal and family histories can be Scotch Plains Lions Club President Fall 2(X)4 and Spring 2(X)5 semesters. from World War 11 and other major preserved for the future. Larry Thompson (left) presents the In orderto qualify for the Dean's List events. Students were able to ask Ci raiisso/Bendei Scholarship to Michelle at Loyola, a student must have a GPA Many students realized how fortu­ Regg (center), Michelle’s mother. Shone many pertinent questions of the nate their lives are today compared to of at least 3.5 with a minimum of 15 Kegg. is pictured to the right. credits. speakers, who were impressed by the childhoods of their guests. Sev­ the students' interest and the quality enth grader Sophie Chou stated, “It H A PPV O R ADS...Sara Beth Euwer. left, recently graduated from W illiatn Smith of their questions. was so nnich more interesting to see Westfield Teachers to Attend College in Geneva, N.Y. with a B.S. degree in Psychology/Education. The day's events culminated with a real artifacts and hear stories, and. feast of heritage foods prepared and more importantly, feel emotions.rather than just read about events in text­ Institute at Princeton University WF Resident Graduates books." Harrison Millings remarked. “This WESTFIELD - Westfield teachers Cassells. Curator of Education at the UMass Dartmouth activity proved fun and learning be­ Renata Brenner. Aimee Burgoyne, Princeton University Art Museum. DEEGAN Shawn Therewith and Karen Goller WESTFIELD - Cara Matossian. a long in the same sentence." and "Laughing at Love: Shakespeare’s will he among sixty teachers from Westfield resident, graduated with a Monica Rodrigues concluded, "I'm Comedies” with Hank Dobin, Asso­ area independent public schools to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology front just glad for what I have today." ciate Dean of the Col lege at Pri nceton, UMass Dartmouth. attend The Teachers as Scholars Sum­ “Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury mer Institute at Princeton University /} Cara was among the 1471 recent Local Student Named Tales" with Professor John V. Fleming ROOFING graduates of the University of Massa­ from July 11 to July 22. of the Department of English, and to Dean’s List at Elon The objective of Ihe seminars, i chusetts Dartmouth 105th commence­ "Technology in American Life” with ment exercises that were held on May WESTFIELD - Bree Sherry, which are sponsored by the Program Professor Michael S. Mahoney of the COMPANY 22. Brian Helgeland the academy daughter of Tom and Dolores Sherry in Teacher Preparation, is to provide Department of History at Princeton. award winning screenwriter and 1983 of Westfield, has been named to the teachers with scholarly and intellec­ Teachers of grades kindergarten UMass graduate delivered the com­ Dean's List for the 2005 spring se­ tually engaging opportunities to study through twelve from twenty-six mencement address, mester at blon University having topics of their choosing with learned schools are enrolled. Special fea­ earned a 3 78 GPA professors and peers: The Westfield tures of the Summer Institute in­ 908 - 322-6405 Summer Programming Bree studied the culture ofW W I in High School PTSO paid tor the clude a morning seminar and an af­ Europe this past winter. She also teacher's trip to the institute. ternoon practicum featuring the use Continues on WHS-TV36 stage-managed the Elon University Seminar topics include. “Linguis­ of Firestone Library for guided re­ WESTFIELD - Westfield High Dancers. During this summer, she is tics, Language Acquisition, and Lan­ search. small group work in various .- Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs School Television (WHS-TV) will working as a production stage man­ guage Policy" with Professor Mar­ locations at the University, and se­ continue its broadcasting schedule on ager for ihe Heritage Repertory The­ guerite Browning of the Council of lected field trips appropriate to the cable channel 36 this summer. From atre in Charlottesville, Va. It is a sum­ the Humanities and the Program in topics. Contact Helen Martinson, Repairs • Gutters July 26 to August 21. a new freshman mer professional theatre at the Uni­ Linguistics. "From Romanticism to Program Administrator, for more orientation video produced and di­ versity of Virginia’s Department of Post-impressionism: Painting in the information at 609-258-3336 or Free Estimates • Fully Insured rected by student Jessica Riegel can he Drama. Nineteenth Century" with Caroline [email protected]. —seen oa.Tuc.siki)S at, II 44U., Olid 7_ n m • Thurwrinvc at.? n m. Jtnd 10p.m.. A COUPLETS MUWC PROGRAM ..DONE RM3HT! Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. It features students, PIANO LESSONS FO R JOIN THE SQUAD!! staff and administrators and provides GRADE SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH entertaining answers to questions cur­ HIGH SCHOOL Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad seeks volunteers rent junior high school students w ill Paul Nozzaro COLLEGE LEVEL have about high school life. ADULTS to train as EMTs and Dispatchers. Back by popular demand. Focus on Music Studiu [| 137 Saint Paul Street Our Schools w ill be shown on WHS- Westfield N J EMTs: Weekday (9am-1 pm & 1-5pm) slots perfect for parents of school age children TV 36. featuring Westfield's two in­ (908) 232-3310 Dispatchers: 2 hrs/wk (daytime) and some weekend time required termediate schools. The 30-minute www.NazzaroMusic.com shows will begin with a visit to Edison Our program Inspires excitement, The performing opportunities at Childcare reimbursement is available! Intermediate School on Tuesdays at creativity, and virtuosity the studio are fun. encouraging, and invite success 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. Thursdays at Nowhere else will you find the classically Call the recruiting committee at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m,. Saturdays at trained teachers that motivate can Our adult student program takes 3:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. teach so many styles of music and utilize great care of adults who want to pick up (908) 233-2500 or The Roosevelt Intermediate School technology seamlessly with learning. the piano again, arid makes the brand new Stop by to pick up an application program will follow on Tuesdays at 9 student feel comfortable and. inspired Nowhere else will you get a 335 W atterson St. • W estfield, NJ a.m. and 4 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.nr. professionally mastered CD of your Academic Year Lessons and Summer and 8 p.m.. Saturdays at 4 pjn. and music simply by taking lessons at the studio Session: caH any time for availability Sundays at 11 a.m. - Read More Online: www.WestfieldRescueSquad.org Page 18 Thureday, July 21, 2005 fflfa tfiflb ll r a b f r and The Scotch PUini - Finwood TIMES A W atchung C ommunications, I nc. P ublication ...... ” • ’''tty. '*t)ituanes — Member of Clubs aftd Rosary Society Donahl Morris Mages, 75, of S t before moving to St. Augustine in 1995. Sophie Stepanek. 89. of Westfield Augustine. Fla. died on Tuesday. June Mr. Klages had worked for 35 years . l*w„Cheiitcr Judmik; five brothers, Kate West-Zogg, 45, Was Self-Employed died on Sunday, July 17. at Westfield* 28, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. as an industrial salesman for Electric f JWftpfi Kuczynski. Edward Kuczynski. Center-Genesis EldcfCarc. 1 AJnnony Kuo ...... A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., he had Materials Co. in North East, Fa. prior ny Kuczynski. John Kuczynski As Computer Analyst and Consultant Bom in Wilkes Bane. Pa. on June 19, been a longtime resident of Westfield to retiring. and Stanley Kuczynski, and four sis­ 19 16, the daughter of Walter and Celia ters, Stella Morici. Helen Mushalla, He was a member of the Scotch Kate West-Zogg, 45, of Scotch forColgule-Palmolive Corporation. Gutkowski Kuczynski. she spent most Agnes Volenski and Mary Sokdowski. Plains Christian Church in Scotch Plains died on Saturday, July 16, at She held a Bachelor of Arts degree Joan M. Lang, 62 of her life in Bayonne before moving to Mrs. Stepanek also is survived by Plains. the St. Barnabas Hospice Unit at Beth from Hunter College in New York. Joan Martha (Gale) Lang, 62. of Westfield two years ago to live with her another daughter and son-in-law. Surviving^tre his wife. Mary Russo Israel Hospital in Newark. f Surviving are her husband. Jon; Westfield, N.J. died on Wednesday, daughter, Mildred Juchnik. Mary Ann and John M . Valdoru. Sr. of Klages; four sons, John Klages of Bom in Paterson, she was raised in two daughters, Carly and Kimberly; July 13, at Overlook Hospital in Mrs Stepanek was a homemaker Toms River; seven grandchildren and Budd Lake, Robert Klages of Pines Lake and Skillman. She had a son, Christopher; her parents, Fred Summit. and also had been employed for 22 16 great-grandchildren. ^ Westminster, Md., Jeffrey Klages of lived in Westfield for seven years and Hildegard West; two sisters, Lisa She was bom on August 24, 1942 years as a material inspector with A Mass will be offereoat 10:30 Sanford, N.C. and David Klages of before moving to Scotch Plains {our West and Nora Anderson, and two in Elizabeth. N.J . the daughter of Maidenform Inc. in Bayonne, retir­ a m. today. Thursday. July 2 1, at St. Harry and Sally Gale. Her parents Palm Coast, Fla.; (wo daughters. Su­ years ago. brothers. Charles West and Peter West. ing in 1979. san Fink of Mooreslown and Patricia Mrs. West-Zogg was a self-em­ Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church in predeceased her. Arrangements are by the Dooley _ She was a member of the Andreans Mileti of Medfleld. Mass.; 14 grand­ ployed computer analyst and con­ Bayonne. Burial will follpw at Holy Mrs. Lang lived in Westfield for 36 Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av­ Club. Prime of Life, the Maidenform sultant for seven years, retiring four Cross Cejnelers in Norlfi Arlington. years. children and three great-grandchil­ enue in Westfield, Retirees Club and St. Andrew's Ro­ dren. Jut, 21.2005 Arrangements are by the Z. She is survived by two daughters. years ago. Earlier, she had worked sary Society, all of Bayonne. Services will be held at a later date Dzikowski & Son Funeral Home in Rebecca (Lang) Russell of Esslx, She was predeceased by her hus­ in New Jersey. Bayonne. Conn and Jill I jn g and her husband, "*■ *- ' 1 July 21, 2005 Jtiy 21. 2005 band. Michael J, Stepanek; a gon-itz- Ken Blakeley, of Hope. Me ; two ( Community/Area News ) granddaughters, Emma and Abigail Blakeley of Hope. Me.; a brother. Knights of Columbus Martin Gale, and his wife, the Honor­ Farmers Market Now Open able Bette Urmachcr of Little Silver. To Hold Barbecue Kevin Devaney Participates N.J.. and their daughters, Dana Gale GARWOOD — The Garwood and Jessica Gale. Knights of Columbus will hold a sum­ In Scotch plains Saturdays A graveside funeral service was mer barbecue dinner at its council At West Point, Boys State held on Thursday, July 14, at Beth hall on Friday, August 5, from 6 to 8 SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotcl In addition to tjre farmers, the mar- WESTFIELD - For two weeks in der the leadership of West Point Israel Cemetery in W'oodbndge. N.J. p.m. Plains Farmers Market is up and run kenHwfeaturesprcxIucts from Champ June. Kevin Devaney, Westfield High Cadets. Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chap­ The dinner will be held inside the ning again this year, with up to four Gourmet Pickles and the Olde Mill School Class of 2006, attended both The New Jersey Boys State has els of Ocean Township w as in charge council building, located at 37 South New Jersey farmers offering high Nursery. The market will Operate the United States MiUJary"(tattlemy been a program of the American Le­ of the arrangements. Avenue opposite the Garwood quality produce each week. through October depending upon at West Point Summenfeaders Semi­ gion for 11 th grade high school boys Memorial donations may be made Pathmark. The menu will include Sponsored by the Scotch Plains availability of produce, i nar (SLS) and the New Jersey Ameri - since 1935. It provides the boys with to the American Cancer Society. hamburgers, hot dogs, com on the Business and Professional Associa­ Shoppers will have an opportunity July 21.2006 can Legion’s Boys State programs. a broader understanding of the privi­ cob, baked beans and salad. tion (SPBPA), the Farmers Market is to purchase a wide selection.of prod­ Attendees are invited to the West leges and responsibilities of citizen­ Tickets are $8 for adults and S5 for held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 ucts jxm ^ijiy local New Jersey farm­ PUBLIC NOTICE Point program on a competitive ba­ ship. During the one-week program, children under 12, and can be pur­ p.m. in the municipal parking lot on ers. Js WeTl as patronize othpr busi- TOWN OF WESTFIELD sis using academic, athletic and ex­ the selected boys create city, county chased after 4 p.m. weekdays at the Park Avenue in Scotch Plains Towne nessciJifflWw n COUNTY OF UNION tracurricular performance. Attend­ and state governments, which they NEW JERSEY hall. Parking is available behind the Centre. The SPh PA has sponsored the mar­ ees participate in academic work­ operate as if it were a 51st state by Ort Farms. Specca Farms and REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS hall off of Willow Avenue. For more shops, military and physical fitness ket for over 10 years. For more infor­ information, please call (908) 789- electing each other to various of­ Asprocolus Acres have returned again mation about the organization, please PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR training and intramural athletics. 9809, after 4 p.m. fices, and organizing themselves to this year and have been joined by consult www.visitscotchplains.com DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS High School juniors participate un- model the work of New Jersey Stale FOR STREETSCAPE PROJECTS Melick Farms. [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE governments. The Town of Westfield in conjunction PUBLIC NOTICE with the Downtown Westfield Corporation, NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PUBLIC NOTICE which is the management entity of the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY See it all on the Web! Special Improvement District in the Town THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY of Westfield, desires to seek proposals RESOLUTION 05-07-136 PLANNING BOARD from companies with design and planning RESOLUTION 05-07-132 INVITATION TO BIDDERS www.goleader.com expertise who are interested in working CONTRACTOR: Alan Roth, Esq.; 105 Notice IS hereby given that the Westfield CONTRACTOR: Edward J. Kologi; 923 with the Town of Westfield and the Down­ Morris Avenue; Springfield, New Jersey Planning Board at its regular meeting on Invitations for are extended to qualified North Wood Avenue; Lindefh, New Jersey town Westfield Corporation in updating 07081 August 1. 2005 will be holding a discus­ Bidders to bid for single prime contract for 07036 the following Project: and creating design plans and construc­ NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Services/ sion on the proposed amendments to the PUBLIC NOTICE NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Services/ Renovations to the Scotch Plains tion specifications for downtown Labor Attorney Land Use Ordinance on maximum height Hearing Officer TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS streetscape projects. DURATION: Period ending June 30, and com er lots. The public is invited to Township Public Library DURATION: Period ending December PLANNING BOARD For copy of the request for proposals, or 2006 attend, hut may hot participate in this dis­ Bids will be accepted only by mail or in 31. 2005 questions, regarding the request for pro­ AMOUNT: $120.00/hour, Not to exceed cussion. person to the Office of the Township Clerk, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the AMOUNT: Not to exceed $1,500.00 posal, interested firms should contact: $5,000.00 This session will start at 7:00 p.m. in Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Planning Board Meeting of the Township A Copy of the Resolution and Contract A Copy of the Resolution and Contract Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 of Scotch Plains held on Jiine 27, 2005, Ms. Sherry Cronin relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and Westfield, New Jersey. (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) the Board adopted the Resolution of Ap­ Executive Director available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office The regular meeting will follow at 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. on August 12m, 2005 proval for Terra Nova Builders, Morse Downtown Westfield Corporation of the Borough Clerk. of the Borough Clerk. p.m. in which the public may participate The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf­ Avenue, Block 7502, Lots 10,17 & 19 with 105 Elm Street Eleanor McGovern ter “Township") shall not be responsible variances and waivers. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Secretary, Planning Board for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or The file pertaining to this application is in (908) 789-9444 1 T - 7/21/05, The Times Fee: $18.36 1 T - 7/21/05, The Times Fee: $17.85 1 T - 7/21/05, The Leader Fee: $16.32 delivered late by the Postal Service or the Office of the Planning Board and avail­ Completed Requests for Proposals must other delivery service. At the above time, able for public inspection during regular be received before 12:00 noon on Mon- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the bids will be publicly opened and read office hours. aloud All bids must be presented in sealed BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Barbara Horev envelopes to The Township of Scotch - Secretary to the Planning Board submitting the response must be clearly ORDINANCE 05-15-S NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOND ORDINANCE Plains, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, 1 T - 7/21/05, The Times Fee: $14.79 designated as “Response to Request for 05-16-S AND PUBLIC HEARING Proposal - "Design & Construction Plans BOND ORDINANCE New Jersey 07076, clearly marked “Bid for for Streetscape Projects." STATEMENTS AND SUMMARIES The Bond Ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading CONSTRUCTION OF RENOVATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey, held on TO THE SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC LI­ 1 T - 7/21/05, The Leader Fee: $32.13 The bond ordinance, the summary terms TOWN OF WESTFIELD July 12. 2005. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing thereon BRARY" No bid will be received after the of which are included herein, has been BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT at a meeting of said Borough Council to be held at the Municipal Building, 75 North time and date specified. finally adopted by the Borough of Fanwood, Martine Avenue, in said Borough on August 9. 2005 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. and during the After receipt of bids, no bid may bei^5> Notice is hereby given that Westfield in the County of Union, State of New week prior to and up to-apd including the d*te of suctfyneeting, c|pies ortsaW Bond withdrawn within.sixty (60) days aftarithiC' Board of Adjustment adQPtedfla&i^tices a u, MASTER Jersey on July 12, 2005 and the 20 day Ordinance wiTF d^n^atSe availabld s OfficeM *,e general date of toe bid 6ganjng % ceplif proypp;'' at its July 11 . 2 6 6 5 meeting tof fS lbljdE period of limitation within which a suit, public who shall request the same. for herein The bid of arty Bidder vimb '* ‘ ing application* heard at its June 13,2QOB action or proceeding questioning the va­ MEMORIALS Eleanor McGovern consents to an extension may be held for meeting: lidity of such ordinance can be com­ consideration for a longer period of time a 5 2 4 Central Avenue menced, as provided in the Local Bond Borough Clerk BOROUGH OF FANWOOD may be agreed upon between Bidder and Marie and Anthony Kacmarsky, 15 Law, has begun to run from the date of the Bennett Place, Westfield, NJ ORDINANCE 05-16-S the Township. seeking to erect an addi­ first publication of this statement. Copies All bids must be on the bid forms pro­ tion contrary to the requirements of Sec­ (908) 233-2350 of the full ordinance are available at no BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 05-12-S vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in tion: 12.04F.1 of the Land Use Ordinance. cost and during regular business hours, at FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH the Bid Package. Plans and specifications This application was memorialized at the Clerk's office for members of the gen­ OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON JUNE 14, 2005 for this work may be examined at the the June 14, 2004 meeting. Applicant is eral public who request the same. The requesting a 1 -year extension of variance BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD. Office of the Architect, MRMArchitecture, summary of the terms of such bond ordi­ 2009 US Route 130, North Brunswick, approval. One-year Extension Ap­ nance follows: IN THE COUNTY OF UNION. NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members proved. thereof affirmatively concurring). AS FOLLOWS: New Jersey, 089022 business hours, 8:30 Title: Bond Ordinance Providing An Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning July 18th, Will & Joe Faris, applicants (Westfield Designer • Builders of fine Appropriation Of $544,000 For The in the County of Union. New Jersey (the “Borough") entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing 2005, and purchased for a $50.00 non- Auto Spa) 215 South Avenue, 'East, refundable fee. MONUMENTS Borough's Acquisition Of Various Items Of an Appropriation of $ 1,505,068 for Various Capital Improvements for and by the Borough Westfield, New Jersey and are identi­ Equipment For And By The Borough Of of Fanwood in the County of Union, New Jersey and Authorizing the Issuance of Pre-bid conference will be at 10:00 am, fied as Block 3204, Lots 7 and 8 (pro­ MARKERS Fanwood In The County Of Union, New $1,002,314 Bond or Notes of the Borough for Financing Part of the Appropriation" finally Wednesday, July 27th, 2005 at the Scotch posed Lots 7.01 and 7.02) have rq^de an Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, MAUSOLEUMS Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Of adopted on June 14, 2005 (the "Ordinance") is hereby incorporated by reference in its application to the Zoning Board of Adjust­ $516,800 Bonds Or Notes Of The Bor­ entirety. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. ment for the Town of Westfield, seeking ough For Financing Part Of The Appro­ Section 2. Section 1 of the Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting at the end Bid proposals and ail required docu­ subdivision approval of an application to Lettered •Cleaned priation. thereof the following: ments must be completed and submitted subdivide an existing lot into two lots. The Purpose(s): Acquisition and installa­ “For the said Improvements, the appropriation includes the sum of $70,000 expected by the date as set forth above. All docu­ existing tract is currently designated on Tim Doerr tion of a front end loader, toro mower and to be received from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection- Statewide ments in the enclosed Bid Package must the tax map as Lots 7 and 8. and contains fire engine Livable ^Communities Grant in connection with the Improvement desepbed in Section accompany the bid proposal. Additionally, two buildings, a vacant former auto parts Bruce Bauer Appropriation: $544,000 3(a)(3)-” a certified check, cashier’s check or bid store and a take-out restaurant. The appli­ (established 1939) Bonds/Notes Authorized: $516,800 Section 3. Section 3(a)3 of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: bqnd issued by a responsible bank, trust cation proposes to subdivide the property Grants (if any) Appropriated: None company or insurance company, payable along the same lot boundaries as previ­ Appropriation 4/so. 300 Rt. 37 East Section 20 Costs: $10,000 Estimated Period to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be ously approved in or about 1958, and as Useful Life: 10.67 Years and Estimated Maximum of submitted with each bid as a guaranty that shown on the current tax map. The prior Purpose Cost Toms River, NJ Eleanor McGovern Amount of Usefulness if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall subdivision approval was never recorded, Bonds or Notes (732) 349-2350 Borough Clerk .execute said Contract. The Bid Security and has since lapsed. The applicant is 1 T - 7/21/05, The Times Fee: $$5.19 Various recreation improvements $351,250$ 351,250 $ 96,187 15 shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) seeking approval of the subdivision appli­ including LaGrande Park Field tennis ’ of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- cation simultaneously with, or separately courts and Forest Road Field renovations, Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), which­ from, a separate application for variance including all work or materials necessary ever is lower. All bid Security, except the and site plan approval on proposed Lot. therefor or incidental thereto Bid Security of the three (3) apparent 7,01, as the Board may direct. Approved lowest responsible Bidders shall, if re­ with conditions. Hillside Cemetery ' ®*c t*on 4 - The Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the reference of $ 1,505,068 quested in writing, be returned after ten for the appropriation and estimated cost and substituting in lieu therefor $1,575,068. (10) days from the opening of the bids Will & Joe Faris, applicants (Westfield Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the (Sundays and holiday excepted) and the Auto Spai 215 South Avenue, East, provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The.resolutions bids of such Bidders shall be considered Westfield', New Jersey and are identi­ in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended withdrawn. fied as BIock 3204, Lots 7 have made an Scotch Plains capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local application to the Zoning Board of Adjust­ The Township reserves the right to re­ Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial ment for .the Town of Westfield, seeking 908 756.1729 Section 6. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. informalities, or to accept any bid which, in preliminary1 land final major site plan ap­ . Section 7. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first the opinion of the Township of Scotch proval of an application to renovate an publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law Plains, will be in the best interest of the existing building, to expand the4existing www. hillsidecemetery. com Introduced: July 12. 2005 Township all in accordance with the New parking area, to construct stacking lanes, Colleen Mahr. Mayor Jersey Local Public Contracts Law signage and related improvements for an Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of automatic car wash and automobile lubri­ 1 T - 5/21/05. The Times^ ______Fee: $99.96 an equal or tie bid, the Township shall cation facility. The proposed use is regu­ award the bid to the Bidder which, in the lated in the Land Use Ordinance of the Township’s sole discretion, best serves Town of Westfield as a conditional use in the interest of the Township. The Town­ the GB-2 zone district and is a permitted djrag Cfitneral Iffmene ship aisc reserves the right to reject aivy use when the use meets ell the specific Dooley Funeral Service, Inc/ and all bids if Sufficient funds are not conditional use requirements'for such use. i 1S pail liroad Street available and/or appropriated The se- Since the application cloes not meet all of lected Bidder, will, within seven (7) days of the conditional use requirements, the use Caring & Courteous Service to the award of the bid. enter into an appropriate is not permitted. The applicant is seeking TUetffield, Qlem Qeney contact with the Township. approval of the site plan application simul­ Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, taneously with, or separately from, a sepa­ Chapter 127, entitled "An Act Relating to rate application for subdivision approval Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimi­ on Lots 7 and 8 (proposed Lots 7:01 and < > < > < > < > nation in Connection with Certain Public 7.02), as the Board may direct. Approved Contracts and Supplementing the Law with conditions. Westfield Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, Ted & Cynthia Agrees, 656 Westfield 556 Westfield Avenue 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)', N.J.A.C. Avenue, seeking permission to erect an 17:27, as amended frorri time to time, and addition contrary to the requirements of 233-0255 lUUliam cl, r/)&yle, Wanttqtr the Americans With Disability Act. Section 11 09E6 & 11 09E7 of (he Land All Bidders must be registered with the Use Ordinance Approved w tth condi­ WtmfJeHfy £ tS « a r Z 3 2 5 New Jersey Pepanmenr uf1 ta pg rtcr'8Tr-‘— tions. 1 11 , 1 T y ii- m m r n •Jxumt* VO& 2.13-U743 Manager requirements listed under the Public Works Shawn Braitling, 881 Shadowlawn Drive, seeking permission to erect a 6- NJ License #4100 Contractor Registration Act, P.L. 1999, c.238 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48) as well as foot fence contrary to the requirements of Srroin9 all CfaUlu and Dellqleru N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51 through 56.55 and Section: 12.07C of the Land Use Ordi­ N.J.A.C. 12:62-1.1. All Bidders must en­ nance. Denied. toe '■Burinii, ’nlomhmrnt or (>rrotation 1 close a copy of said Public Works Con­ Deve & Jennifer Collum, 939 Ripley tractor Registration Certificate with the Avenue, seeking permission to erect an bid. . „ addition contrary to the requirements of OOOOOOOOO All Bidders must comply with P.L. 2004, Section: 12.04F1 of the Land‘"Use Ordi­ Cranford c. 57 and be registered with the New nance. Approved with conditions. Jersey Division of Revenue. All Bidders 218 North Avenue ilxsorintrd Junrral IMrtrton must enclose a copy of said Business Gary J. Knapp, 551 Topping Hill Road, Registration Certificate with the bid. seeking permission to erect an addition 276-0255 Where applicable, prevailing wage rate contrary to the requirements of Section: Dale

Art Show Provides Wide Array of Fine Arts & Crafts Harry Potter Mania Bj CAROL F. DAVIS ‘ duCrct School of Art graduate Earl -Vwvkrf/v Written for The Westfield trader and The Timet Delmorc Bailey IV was displaying for Flies Into Westfield AREA - The 8th Annual Plainfield his first time at this show. Earl, who By CASSIF. LO Art Show, held on Saturday, July 16, was inspifed by his trip to Italy last release. Children of all ages attended provided browsers with a wide variety summer, uses found objects and oils to the party, many dressed like their of fine arts, crafts and vendors this create pieces like his CD Ibpe. Earl WESTFIELD - Harry Potter favorite Harry Porter characters, and year. One side was mainly dedicated describes his training as a struggle, madness hit downtown Westfidd participated in a number of activi­ to artists, while crafters and other ven­ because he “had to work harder than this month in anticipation of the ties. A trivia contest, costume con­ dors set up their booths in the center most students.” He should be able to sixth book in the famous series, test and two games to guess how of Library Park. Shoppers could see alford his supplies - a discarded soda “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood many Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor the entire show in about an hour and can in a parking lot can become an Prince.”TheTown Bookstore, along Beans and “Magical M" candies a half, provided there were no pro- inspiration for this young artist. with the Downtown Westfield Cor- were in their respective jars. The longed stops. Other displays included junkyard oration (DWC), sponsored a winner for the contest to guess who Notable were twoparent-child teams sculpture, a giant chess set, personal­ larry Potter scavenger hunt from the H alf Blood Prince is will be of artists. The first featured one of my ized house portraits and enhanced pop­ July 1 to July 16. Twenty-seven lo­ announced at a later date, as The favorite artists in the show, Elizabeth art images of your photographs. cal vendors participated, with clues Town Book Store wants children to Grotyohann. Now 22-years old, she On the crafts side of the park, Lois leading eager hunters all around the finish reading the book before they downtown area. During the hum, began showing with her father when Macknik was back this year with her C a u l, Lo lof The W rttthk! LnW rr and Tht Ttmoa reveal the answer. Prizes were shewasjust 15. Her works are uniquely hand-woven goods and miniatures. HARRY POTTER MADNESS...Town Book Store employees I.ynnDoehhvr amt participants were able to take their awarded, including copies of constructed collage and photomon­ The Plainfield Senior Center was sell­ Jessica I.evioe, Michael Pollack and Don Williams from The Uader/Times and answer sheets to Manhattan Bagel, "Quidditch for the Ages" and tage pieces, and they all have a theme, Potter fans Emma and Matthew' Phillips read their favorite Harry Polter books The Leader Store, Interiors, “Magic Harry Potter" among other ing a variety of handmade ceramic under the Hogwarts school banner at the Town Book Store. such as travel and separation.separai Also goods. There were the usual folk art Xocolatz and Unlimited Commu­ Harry Potter titles and Harry Pot­ using acrylics, Elizabeth findss “jdtfFei“defer­ dolls, handcrafted magnets and switch nications to do some bargain shop­ ter stickers. ent pieces and puts them togetherjem er tto plate covers, fabric-covered boxes and ping while looking for clues. Refreshments were offered make a story.” Her father, Richard several jewelry vendors. Forms for the scavenger hunt had throughput the course of the With Marylou Morano Grotyohann, displayed his oils and For entertainment, you could stop fio P k . to be turned in by5p.m .on July 16, evening, and children were able to watcrcolors alongside his daughters by for a non-permanent tattoo, have and fully completed and correct snack PH some of their favorite works. The two artists describe what your face painted or listen to a variety entries were used in a drawing for Harry Potter foods including Step Into Another’s Shoes pri; they do as a hobby, but anyone view­ of musical groups, including the big te by the DWC. “Bertie Bort’s Every Flavor Beans, Wi ing their art would probably agree band sound of David Cedeno & His This Summer With A Biography tnners were notified by photic “dragon scales” and fruit punch. they could give up their day jobs. Latino Orchestra. There were also after the drawing took place at the The Town Book Store sold ap­ DWC office. A variety of prizes The second parcnt-chilcf, team, information booths set up, including By MARYLOU MORANO across the ocean. proximately 150 copies of “Harry Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times were given out, including girt cer­ mother Kathy Cejnowski and daugh­ The League of Women Voters who The life and times of the re­ Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' tificates, music lessons, tote bags ter Kira, are from Plainfield. Kira, were looking for piembers and could Biographies make great summer markable Lance Armstrong are re­ at the midnight party. and many Harry Potter themed gifts. who is just 13, became .interested in help you register to vote. reads. Here are a few to “dive" corded in “Lance Armstrong: A Bi­ ”1 think it went fantastically. The “We’ve had a tremendous re­ art after doing a school project with The refreshment stands were not into: ography” written by Bill Gutman, kids were wonderful and very well sponse. It has been really great," the help of her mom. Now she uses that enticing, but on a hot, sticky day, There’s so much going on in the and published by Simon Spotlight behaved. They knew a lot about the markers, pens and colored pencils to a bottle of cold water was all you really world, and reading about said Town Book Store employee Harry Pptter series, and were very Entertainment (2003). Lynn Doebber. create her own work. Kathy, who needed to get through the show. If ieople who make the head- Young readers will be en­ excited about the trivia contest. A A party was held at the Town started painting at the age of five, you plan to attend next year, start out fines is a great way to stay thralled as they read about wonderful time was had by all,” Book Store on July 16 from 9 p.m. solely uses oils. on tne artists’ side of the fountain, and in touch with what is hap­ Armstrong’s extraordinary said Town Book Store employee to midnight in honor of the book's Nancy Clark. Nearby, the Children’s Gallery, an see the remainder of the show only if pening. Three years ago, life and nis triumphant annual feature at the show, displayed you have time. Mitchell Lane Publishers conquests. the interpretive drawings and paint­ of Delaware released “Tony If your young readers en­ The Geraldine R. Dodge Founda­ ings of Mrs. Petachs fourth grade class Blair” by Wayne, Wilson joy history, reading a biog­ tion recently awarded its 2005 from the DeWirt D. Bartow School in and Jim W hiting as part of raphy is a great v^ay to make arts grants. The Westfield Sym­ Plainfield. The children are# in the their “Real Life Reader Bi­ a time and place come phony Orchestra (WSO) received ^jEaSLDINE R. process of putting together a book, ography” series. Since the alive. Beginning readers $25,000 and the Westfield Young ‘Pito’s House,” based on^rr old Yid­ book was published in D o d g e will enjoy “Harriet Actors’ Cooperative Theater V r dish folktale. Also on display were the 2002, some of the more Fo u n d a t io n Tubman,” ipart of (WYACT) received $30,000. works of pre-schoolers as well as stu­ relevant material isn’t covered, but Children’s Press’s “Rookie Biogra­ “They (Dodge) are very support­ “We are ecstatic about the ex­ dents in K-5th grades. A personal it is still a great resource for a child phy” series (2003). Middle School ive of what we do. They're not just favorite was Six Ants, by 3rd grader who wishes to learn more about traordinary support of our organi: supportive of getting people to show readers will enjoy “Heart and Soul: zation. The grant w ill be going to a up but also in helping them learn Xavier. The simple elegance of the this legendary figure who lives Continued on Page 19 three black and three red ants hinted specific project. The pro|ect w ill be a responsibility and moving towards new w ork by a consortium of Am eri­ being responsible human beings for to a future in the creative arts for this can composers called ‘The New getting involved here. We have kids youngster. W SW To Present ‘My Fair Lady Collosus"- a poem af the Statue of fjmm all over the slate and even Bv far, the one who ran away with WESTFIELD - Audiences this sum­ Other members of the cast include Liberty to be performed in four sec­ from New York and Dodge likes that the show was eleven-year old Carlos mer will delight in watching Professor students from Westfidd, Scotch Plains, tions by (opr separate composers. we have kids from differcnl towns Vola, who attends Plainfield’s Maxson Henry Higgins,1 a phonetics expert, Cranford, Clark, Plainfield, and We are greatly honored by the ges­ from all over.” Middle School. He proudly displayed cept Colonel~ ’ Pickering’s * challenge to Rahway: Christin Aswad. Kate Bagger, ture ana support." Cynthia Meryl, artistic director of -David Wroe, music director of WSO WYACT a large group of painted clay miniature transform flower girl Eliza Doolittle Lia Fagan, Sarah Frantz, Rebecca animals, whose prices ranged from and pass her off as royalty. Higgins Glasser-Baker, Lauren Hughes, Rafi twenty-five cents to one dollar. Carlos works with her for several weeks, refin­ Jakubovic, Meredith Latimer, Sierra will tell anyone who wants to know ing her manners and her speech. Her McAliney, Annie Peterson, Brian Pol­ POPCORN that he uses “no tools,” and all his final test will be her appearance at the lock, Leo Powell, Caroline Raba, Amy “work is done by hand.” His interest Embassy Ball. This classic story unfolds Reich, Meghan Sullivan, David ‘Fantastic Four: Springtime in art began in his native Cgjpmbia. I.oggins and Messina when the Westfield Summer' Work­ Verchick, Raquel Mendez, Michelle Even if this young entrepreneur doesn’t shop (WSW) Theater presents four per­ Taper, Macaire Kolchin, Megan Larkin, for Producers in Hollywood find a career in art, he’ll surely make it Gel Outta' The House formances of Lerner and Lowes “My Erica Molfetto, Kaitlyn Majek, Clancy in business. Fair Lady” on Wednesday, July 27 and By CAROL F. DAVIS Nolan, Andrea Redmount, Julia One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns. Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns. Excellent Miguel Angel, a native Venezuelan, Specially Written for The Westfielil leader and The Times Thursday, July 28. VanErten, Cleo Murphy-Guerette and uses acrylics on canvas and digital The romanticized world of theatre Filled with such memorable tunes as Ariel Sheridan. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER the dialogue in “Forbidden Planet” photography to create a combination becomes the subject of a world pre­ “1 Could Have Danced All Night," WSW, a division of the New Jersey I Popcorn of the two, each with a distinctive (1956). But no such luck. Sleep se­ miere comedy in Susan Barsky’s “Get Me To The Church on Time,” Workshop for the Arts, is a non-profit Inoffensive but notably and totally style. He has exhibited here and in renely, folks. Owed To My First Love at Premiere “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “I’ve organization that is dedicated to pro­ mediocre, “Fantastic Four” is none­ Caracas, and participates in the Unique Because what becomes a rather Stages at Kean College in Union Grown Accustomed To Her Face,” the moting the creative and dramatic arts theless proving sensational. Despite ridiculous repartee also turns pro­ Visions Seminar at the Watchung Arts It's about the life of an aspiring actor, show will be presented at 1:00 p.m. and forstuaents in pre-kindergarten through Center. its second rate special effects, dull foundly inconsistent, randomly and his quest to stardom. See it 7:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt Intermedi­ the eighth grade. It also offers musical acting and a severe lack of zip-bam switching style from comic book hy­ through July 31. Tickets are $25 ate School on Clark Street in Westfield. theater performance classes for junior joie de vie, the latest comic book perbole to soap opera sensibility and Purchase online at: http:// The part Of Eliza Doolittle will be and senior high school students. For adaptation to try out its superpowers then back again with no explana­ purchase.tickets.com /buy/ shared among Colleen Cleary and Sa­ more than three decades the Workshop on the moviegoing public is raking in tion. The story is equally undistin­ TicketPurchase. rah Szollar of Westfield, and Gabriella has impacted the lives of area students, unexpected buckets of money. guished. For more information call (908) Napoli of Fanwood. Kyle Aslin of providing an artistic forum, Who’d a thunk it? It takes some There’s an inherent problem at JACKIE 737-SHOW. Cranford and Joseph DeCristofaro of The Workshop will continue its per­ towns fifty years to save enough cash work here. The brainchild of Marvel ******* Clark will play Freddy Eynsford-Hill. formance tradition on July 27,h and 28th to build a new hospital. And this Comics czar Stan Lee and artist Jack On Thursday evenings at 7 p.m Henry Higgins will be played by Michael at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the thing hauls in $56 million its first Kirby, “Fantastic Four,” like most of A in August, there will be a concert Rosin of Westfield. Alfred Doolittle Roosevelt Intermediate School audito­ weekend. That’s it Mom, I’m quitting its comic cohorts, was originally in­ series at the Union County Arts will be played by Daniel Berman of rium. Tickets for M y Fair Lady are$8 medical school. tended for adolescents. Much to the COMIC BOOK Center in Rahway. The Five Satins Westfield. Colonel Pickering will be for adults and $6 for students and se­ Naturally, the Hollywood suits are chagrin of many grammar school are kicking off the series with a free played by Michael Eilbacher, also a nior citizens. Please call 908-518-1551 in a euphoric confusion. They’re gloat­ teachers, this is where countless LOOK A7 OOF performance. This doo-wop group resident of Westfield. for more information. ing, but nervously. Because what they young students sharpened their read­ is probably best known for their hit. don’t really believe, but say they be­ ing ability and received an early in­ fn the Still of the Night.” but there lieve, but secretly hope isn’t true, seems troduction to the joys of literature. OBSESSION are many others you'll surely rec­ to be, at least for this moment, the And therefore, the never-ending spate ognize. Bring a chair. cruel fact of life. That is, money de­ ******* of adaptations from pulp page to WITH TUB cides who’s right. And this week they’re silver screen arrives with an implied Loggins and Messina, a popu­ right. mission of nostalgia. Thus two pri­ FABULOUS lar 70’s duo, will be at the PNC Of course, they’re taking the op­ mary impetuses are at odds. Bank Arts Center in Holmdel for portunity ro suggest how far removed Producers don’t want to lose today’s their Reunion Tour 2005 on S at­ the critics are from reality. You see, young audience. They doubtless JA CKIE urday, July 23, at 8 p.m. There the film opened to generally had re­ cnmprW th** largest group of at may still be tickets available. Find views. And, admittedly, it’s really no tendees, buy the games and imbibe out by logging onto: http:// fun piling on. But just in case any of in all the collateral-gewgaws, And yet www.artscenter.com/main. htm 1. the other guys and gals who don’t between the kids and what Tom KENNED y ******* know what they’re talking about for­ Brokaw dubbed as the Greatest Gen­ BV Whether you’re in the market for a got to mention it, a quote is in order. eration, there are legions of folks new computer or just interested in It’s from H.L. Mencken, and it goes, hoping to return, via the movie, to what’s happening in this ever-chang­ “No one ever went broke underesti­ what they remember as simpler times. ing arena, consider attending the PC (SIP HOPPE AMERICAN WEDDING...JFK weds Jackie Bouvier (Rick Delaney and mating the intelligence of the Ameri­ What they don’t recall is the indig­ Computer Show. It will be at the New Harriett Trangucci) while Cardinal Cushing (Brian Kennedy — no can public.” Unfortunately, while it enous hokiness of the genre. Their Jersey Convention and Expo Center relation) holds a very special wedding cake. was meant as a criticism, it has be­ filmic palates have matured. They’ve JULY 7 - 3 1 on July 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. until come a credo. outgrown the cheeseburger equiva­ 4 p.m. For information, log onto: We’ll never know what they’d of lent of drama. They’d like a little •Sm J M J L http://www.niexpocenter.com/. If Jackie O. Tribute to be Performed at UCC *»«iif “faimraric Four” had received — balsamic ic d u u ion Wlrtl It !£17gtoTsv- ~ ' you’re not too confident about pur­ v.u»vtvu adrcm uic yarn. AREA - union County College’s chasing, check, but some guidelines America’s obsession with Mrs. doesn’t really matrer. This little dance To make matters even more diffi­ =fiiii:i first at: http://www.pcshow.com/ Professional Theater Company pre- Kennedy may tell us more about has been going on ever since Oog cult, today’s children are more so­ sents Jackie, An American___ _ „ consumcj.php. merican Life, ourselves than about the object of painted a buffalo on a cave wall and phisticated. Trying to hit these comic book look at our obsession our fascination. Glonk said it “lacked wit.” Today it’s demographical moving targets poses with the fabulous Jackie O. by Gip There are still a couple of days left of the Rick Dd&ney, Gary Glor, and sort of a microcosm of society itself, quite af dilemma.1 Hoppe. The play will be running Members Show at theNew Jersey Center Harriett Traneucci (Jackie Kennedy), only more so, with a “1984” twist to It*s the old double-edged sword from now until July 31. Shows are Union County College's for Visual Arts in Summit. TheGalleryis members of tne Actors’ Equity Asso­ match the times. “Wc produced it scenario. In trving to please all of the Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Professional Theater Company loaned at 34-36 Maple Street For ques­ ciation, and Carla Francischetti, because it’s what society wants and people, not all of the time, but for at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Audi­ tions or directions, call (908) 273-9121. Brian Kennedy, Shauna Miles and needs. And we don’t need no stinkin’ least one hundred and six minutes, ences are invited to meet the actors Preview the show online at: httpJ! Daaimah Talley make up the cast of critics to tell us what that is.” screenwriters Michael France and 1033 SPRINGFIELD AVE after each performance. wwwjewjeiseyoantrfivisualanscomlbgB/ Jackie, An American Life. M ark Spina Movie industry wonks subjected to Mark Frost find themselves hoisted No one since Greta “I vant to be CRANFORD. NJ exhWions%2(hienteni%20|jcturesJiml is both the director of this show and seeing “Fantastic Four over and over on their own petards. When a mix­ ******* alone” Garbo had craved privacy the Founding Artistic Director of again in order to distill the secret to ture of cinematic ingredients works, (908) 659-51 89 more than Jacqueline Kennedy, and On Saturday, July 23, there will be a The Theater Project. success will be at a loss to discern its it’s called a melange. Theirs is a mish­ she had to marry a Greek billionaire Summer Shorebird Walk at Liberty Tickets are $20 for Friday, Satur­ magic. If they’re smart, they’ll seize mash. 71X: SBC Slate Park, beginning at 10 a.m. A d ­ to get it. In Gip Hoppe’s hilarious day and Sunday performahees and the occasion to take a good nap. play, Jackie herself conducts us on a mission is free, but you will $ 12 for the Thursday show, Student They’ll be reluctant at first For a “Fantastic Four,” rated PG-13, i SIC S7UPEN7S need to pre-register. whirlwind tour of the events of her tickets cost $ 10 for all performances. short time the stilted conversation life, on the condition that, when it’s 20th Century Fox release directed Do so by calling (201) 915-3409 or For reservations, please call the The­ among the four adventurers who a c ­ over, “Youil all go home and leave Tim Story and stars loan Gruffuc! SI5 IV / 7/7/5 AO/ email: [email protected]. ater Project Box Office At (908) quire super powers seems like it may me alone!” But can we? The story of Jessica Alba and Michael Chikl 659-5189. be attempting a camp emulation of Running time: 106 minutes