Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 22, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS BOE Not to Renew UCESC Hillcrest Lease By MEGHAN GILL Westfield resident, in “fulfilling her Specially Written for The Westfield Leader responsibility to decide, through the WESTFIELD — The board of edu- contested case process, disputes aris- cation last week announced it would ing under school law and regulations.” terminate the lease of Lincoln School Mr. Harnett said the UCESC had to Hillcrest Academy South, a school not received a formal notice as of operated by the Union County Educa- June 19 from the Westfield BOE at- tional Services Commission (UCESC) torney. He said this notice must be at 728 Westfield Avenue. UCESC has submitted to the DOE commissioner leased the school since 1982. in order for the UCESC to make a In an e-mail sent to residents and formal appeal of the BOE’s decision. The Westfield Leader, Board President Regarding the future of Hillcrest Anne Riegel stated, “Dr. Foley has Academy South, Mr. Hartnett said, recommended to the board that we not “Our students don’t have a school renew the lease for one more year.” now; it is very distressing to them. We “The district will be sending notice are looking at available schools to UCESC this week. As such, the through the Archdiocese of Newark, board will not need to vote on this which would be our first choice.” item at our June 21 board of educa- Sue Hopper and Lisa Stern, resi- tion meeting; an actual vote would dents who live adjacent to Hillcrest only be necessary if we were plan- South, told The Leader, “We are very ning to renew the lease,” she said. pleased with the board’s decision of “The board of education is regret- non-renewal. However, we are cau- ful that the situation has developed to tiously optimistic about the results Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times this point,” the e-mail read. and question why the UCESC feels A TALE OF TWO HILLCRESTS...Hillcrest Academy South is located at Lincoln School on Westfield Avenue in Westfield, with Kehler Stadium visible in the According to the terms of the lease, the need to appeal this decision. background (left); Hillcrest Academy North is located on Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains (right). The Westfield Board of Education has opted to not renew the the UCESC must vacate the facility “It’s not just a matter of securing the lease of Lincoln School to Hillcrest, operated by the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC). AM Educational Associates of Elizabeth owns the by June 30. safety of our neighborhood but getting Scotch Plains property and has leased it to the UCESC since 1995. UCESC Superintendent Ed Hartnett space back that the Westfield schools told The Leader that the commission desperately need. We intend on moni- plans to petition the New Jersey De- toring this action very closely to assure Union County Educational Services Commission partment of Education (DOE) a satisfactory result for all involved.” commissioner’s office of controver- One of the solutions residents sug- sies and disputes for “emergent relief, gested to the board was to move the which means we will be asking the existing population of Hillcrest South Budget More Than Double Since 1996 commissioner to direct the Westfield to Hillcrest North in Scotch Plains. By DON WILLIAMS has been discussed by the Westfield In 2005, 299 students were en- The commission officials are: Presi- Board of Education (BOE) to give us “Moving the students to that location and DAVID RIGGS Board of Education (BOE) following rolled in UCESC schools, according dent Frank Cicarell of Rahway, Vice time to locate a new facility,” he said. will definitely not happen,” Mr. Hartnett Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the arrest of four students from the to the annual report. In 1996, 285 President Thomas Bistocchi of Union According to the DOE website, the said. “Our contract with the Elizabeth Editor’s Note: The operation of the commission’s Hillcrest Academy students were enrolled, rising to a County Vo-Tech, Helen Kirsch of office of controversies and disputes is School District is for 150 students, and Union County Educational Service South campus in Westfield. high of 366 in 2003 and then drop- Berkeley Heights, Henry Varriano of designed to assist Commissioner of the Hillcrest North campus holds nearly Commission (UCESC), with facili- Budget and 10-year history data ping in 2005. Clark, Camille Widdows of Cranford, Education Lucille Davey, a former ties in Westfield and Scotch Plains, from the UCESC’s 2005 annual re- Mr. Hartnett said that the UCESC Francisco Gonzalez of Elizabeth, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 port are included in this report. See has a contract with Elizabeth to edu- Linda Koenig of Garwood, Nathalie Table 1 on page 10. An interview with cate 150 students at Hillcrest Acad- Yafet of Hillside, Gerard Laudati Summit HS Assistant Principal Rejects UCESC Superintendent Edward emy. Thomas Beese, director of Spe- (non-voting) of Kenilworth, Bryan Hartnett appears on page 10. cial Services for the Scotch Plains- Russell of Linden, Scott Worswick of * * * Fanwood schools, reports that nine Mountainside, John Wolak (non-vot- Offer for Westfield HS Principal Position WESTFIELD – The UCESC oper- students are in UCESC programs from ing) of New Providence, Lenny By MEGHAN GILL scheduled to vote to approve Mr. has worked at SHS since 1980, where ates schools at four locations in his district, and Westfield Board of Cathcart, Jr. of Plainfield, Silvia Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Akey’s appointment to replace the he started as a social studies teacher. Westfield and Scotch Plains that ca- Education member Alice Hunnicut, Fonseca (non-voting) of Roselle, WESTFIELD — Summit High retiring Robert Petix at last night’s Mr. Foley said newly hired ter to children with special needs. It who is also Westfield’s UCESC’s Katherine Panetta of Roselle Park, School (SHS) Assistant Principal An- board meeting. Westfield administrators are not also provides transportation for ap- commissioner on its board of direc- Craig Nowlin of Scotch Plains- thony Akey, told Westfield Board of According to a statement released granted tenure automatically. After proximately 3,500 special-needs stu- tors, reports that between 12 and 18 Fanwood, Anthony Delia (non-vot- Education (BOE) officials on Tues- by Superintendent of Schools William holding a position for three years dents from the county to other non- students from Westfield attend ing) of Springfield, Patricia Calhoun day that he will not accept an offer to Foley on Tuesday, Mr. Akey was not they receive a review and either re- district schools, according to UCESC USESC schools. (non-voting) of Summit, Linda Lewis become the principal of Westfield willing to relinquish the tenure that he ceive or are denied tenure. Superintendent Edward Hartnett. According to the UCESC website, (non-voting) of Union, Ms. Hunnicutt High School (WHS). The BOE was now holds as assistant principal. He Mr. Foley announced that he would UCESC accepts students from pub- ucesc.k12.nj.us, the UCESC was cre- of Westfield and Kathleen Wittrock reopen the search for a new principal. lic and non-public school districts, ated in 1969 with special state legis- of Winfield. “It is unfortunate that Mr. Akey did both inside and outside the county. In lation. As of now, all 21 county public The schools operated by UCESC Cupcakes In, Candy Out: not accept the terms of the Westfield 2005, its budget was $38.2 million. In school districts are members, al- serve students with different special administrator contract,” he said, “but 1996, the budget was $18.7 million. though not all have voting privileges needs. Beadleston High School and we are confident that we will find the Legislation such as the Individuals on the commission. In addition to the Westlake School are located at 1571 GW BOE Reviews Nutrition right match for Westfield High School with Disabilities Education Improve- schools operated by the UCESC, the Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. By CASSIE LO provided by the Westfield Y. An op- without compromising the standards ment Act of 2004 has increased the commission is also responsible for Hillcrest Academy North is located Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tion for students to stay at Lincoln of our performance review process.” requirements (and costs) for special vocational education and special at 2630 Plainfield Avenue in Scotch GARWOOD – The Garwood Board School instead of being transported Board President Anne Riegel said education. These increases can be projects such as educating students at Plains, while Hillcrest Academy of Education (BOE) discussed a new to the Y is being considered. Also, the that there was an initial 13-member seen in the Westfield and Scotch the Union County Juvenile Detention South is located at 728 Westfield wellness and nutrition regulation for borough’s library, located in the Lin- committee made up of teachers, su- Plains-Fanwood districts, where spe- Center. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the school system at its monthly meet- coln School complex, is currently pervisors, students and a parent that cial education now makes up nearly ing Tuesday night. accepting donations for its book drive. met and interviewed four candidates. 15 to 20 percent of the school budget. “Cupcakes are in,” said board mem- Books can be dropped off during regu- Three finalists were brought before The chief administrator of the Council Conducts Hearing ber Gary Maher as he began the dis- lar library hours. the board for another interview round. UCESC, Mr. Hartnett, will retire on cussion with a summary of the educa- “Hopefully this will be an annual “Mr. Akey was the unanimous June 30. Rahway School Superinten- tion committee’s findings, which in- event for the library,” said board mem- choice of all,” she said. dent William Petrino will replace Mr. On Verizon Cable Proposal cluded rules about food items in ber Christine Guerriero. “I am disappointed that he accepted Hartnett as superintendent. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK they found it.” schools. The new regulations, which During the superintendent’s report, our offer and then chose to back out. According to the annual report, al- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Bocchieri said it could take up will go into effect September 1, in- Mr. Murphy announced that 46 He seemed like a good candiate and most half of the UCESC 2005 budget WESTFIELD – At a public meet- to five years to complete the entire clude a district-wide candy ban and eighth-grade students graduated from he told the board how interested he ($18,152,240) funded transportation ing Tuesday, the town council heard a municipality. limiting birthday celebrations to kin- the Garwood school system on Mon- was and how much he wanted the for about 3,500 students both to proposal by Verizon to construct and In other business, the council passed dergarten through third-grade students. day. The Arthur L. Johnson High job,” Ms. Riegel told The Leader. UCESC schools and other special operate a fiber-optic telecommunica- on second reading an ordinance gov- When asked why the celebrations School (ALJ) graduation will take On Friday, June 16, Mr. Foley told education schools all across New Jer- tions network, passed an ordinance erning annual salaries for the mayor, could not continue through fifth grade, place at the Clark school today at 7 The Leader that the BOE had se- sey as required by students’ Individu- fixing annual salaries and heard a council and certain appointed offic- Superintendent Wilfred Murphy said, p.m. Garwood sends its high school lected Mr. Akey to succeed Mr. Petix; alized Education Program. The in- presentation from the White Paper ers. “The administration recommends that students to ALJ. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 struction budget was $8.5 million. Committee. The ordinance passed by a vote of we stop after the third grade.” In During the public hearing, 7-1. Fourth Ward Councilman Tom addition, students will be prohibited Verizon officials cited a need for Bigosinski voted no and Third Ward from distributing birthday treats to DWC Board of Directors Discusses municipal consent in order to be- Councilman Dave Haas was absent. other teachers or administration be- come a competitive cable provider Councilman Bigosinski told The cause it is “very disruptive,” accord- with Comcast. Verizon officials Westfield Leader that he did not sup- ing to Superintendent Murphy. Outdoor Renovations, Walkway Grants outlined a plan to upgrade the town’s port the ordinance because it did not Teachers have been instructed to only By DAVID RIGGS DWC Chairman David Martone and Jersey Mike’s also plans to keep one existing copper-based cables with call for a competitive-bidding Specially Written for The Westfield Leader reward students with non-food items. Executive Director Sherri Cronin. of the old barber poles, while tearing fiber-optic ones to accommodate a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Food will be permitted, however, for WESTFIELD — The Downtown Multiple community members down the other one. new telecommunications network instructional use, such as learning about Westfield Corporation (DWC) voted were invited but did not attend the The proposed outdoor renovations including television and Internet High School Holds cultures. The food regulations do not to approve several new downtown meeting, including Councilman Jim to Jersey Mike’s require a variance connectivity. apply after school hours at school func- construction requests, originally made Foerst and Sergeant Scott Rodger of from the town’s board of adjustment; Edward Butts, Verizon’s franchise Graduation Today tions, but soda is banned district-wide. to the DWC’s design committee, dur- the Westfield Police Department, ac- the DWC voted its approval of the manager, said Verizon is “not seeking WESTFIELD – Westfield High The board will further revise the plans ing its monthly board of directors cording to the meeting’s minutes. project. Now the proposal now goes to replace the incumbent provider. School (WHS) will hold graduation at its Tuesday, July 18 meeting. meeting Monday morning. The board voted to approve new back to the design committee for ap- We believe competition is good for ceremonies at 6 p.m. today, June 22, In other news, the BOE is looking Three voting board members at- brick work on the facade of the Rialto proval of the outdoor construction work. the Town of Westfield.” He said the behind the school on the field bor- into revising the aftercare program tended the 8 a.m. meeting, along with Theatre on East Broad Street and “If they agree to do this, it’s a fiber-optic cables are “impervious to dering Rahway Avenue. then discussed and voted on proposed wonderful thing,” Mr. Spector said. the elements” because they do not In the event of inclement weather, plans to renovate the front of Jersey Following votes on multiple other conduct electricity and are “more re- graduation will be held at the Ar- Mike’s Sub Shop on East Broad Street. outdoor construction plans for vari- liable than the existing infrastruc- mory, and a notice will be posted on Jersey Mike’s is currently undertak- ous stores, the board members turned ture.” WHS-TV36 in the afternoon. ing an expansion into the neighboring to the issue of giving grants for walk- First Ward Councilman Sal The keynote speaker for the com- barber shop, which closed due to the ways, specifically one located next to Caruana and Second Ward Council- mencement ceremony will be former owner’s death. Due to this interior ex- Video Video on Elm Street, which is woman Jo Ann Neylan questioned WHS student and New York Giants pansion, Jersey Mike’s plans to change going out of business and will be the extent of the work and the im- running back Butch Woolfolk. its front sign to fit the new space the replaced by a toy store in the near pact it would have on residents. More than 400 seniors are ex- store will occupy, Ms. Cronin said. future, Mr. Martone said. Mark Bocchieri, Verizon’s director pected to receive diplomas. Later “This is one of the best design projects “We should put a square-foot price of External Affairs, said that that evening, the BASH, an all-night we have on our plate,” board member on it,” board member Dominick Verdic “Verizon would move quickly with substance-free graduation party Joe Spector said. “If we demonstrate said. “End it [the grant] at 10,000 little negative impact upon resi- sponsored by the Optimist Club of what could be done, we can make that square-feet to protect ourselves.” dents.” He said Verizon’s intent is Westfield, will be held at the Rico- side of East Broad Street really pop.” Mr. Martone said that these grants to “leave the town in the condition chet Health and Racquet Club. Instead of one large sign, Jersey and requirements should only apply Mike’s has proposed outdoor changes to pedestrian common areas, such as PAGE INDEX

Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader that would put smaller, circular signs the walkway adjacent to Video Video; Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 18 SPRING CLEANING...Westfield residents who have purchased special permits on the windows, as well as a series of other DWC board members agreed. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 20 through the town’s curbside attic waste program can dispose of unwanted items. small awnings across the storefront. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 11-18 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 22, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication UCESC DWC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Avenue in Westfield. The administra- sive developmental disorders. tend to appeal this decision to the Town Council liaison to the DWC tion building and Crossroads School The Hillcrest Academy locations New Jersey Department of Education Sal Caruana expressed doubts. He are situated at 45 Cardinal Drive in are for “students who have the intel- (NJDOE). said, “I’m not sure how restrictive we Westfield. lectual ability to achieve but who According to records provided by can make it. We want to be as restric- According to the UCESC website, need a highly structured, personal- the Scotch Plains tax collector, the tive as we can be.” Beadleston High School provides an ized environment in which to suc- Hillcrest North property is owned by The promotions committee plans educational environment for “uncom- ceed,” Ms. Hunnicutt said. AM School Associates, located at to print full-color brochures in The fortable teens who need emotional Hillcrest Academy South, adjacent 433 North Broad Street in Elizabeth. Star Ledger to advertise the 10th an- support.” Westlake School caters to to Kehler Stadium, is leased from the School districts are legally obligated nual Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz primary and secondary students with Westfield Public Schools. Due to stu- to fund the expenses of students who Festival. These brochures will also physical and mental disabilities. dent crime complaints, the Westfield are determined to need special educa- promote local restaurants. Crossroads School provides a “pre- BOE has decided not to renew the tion that their districts are unable to “It is a nice and different way of school and early childhood program” Hillcrest South lease for next year. provide. According to Ms. Hunnicutt promoting our jazz,” Ms. Cronin said. for students with autism and perva- UCESC officials have said they in- and Mr. Nowlin, most of the Westfield Councilman Caruana ended the and Scotch Plains-Fanwood special Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader meeting by telling board members BIG DIG…Friends and family attend the official groundbreaking of the Savan- needs students are not enrolled at nah property on Prospect Street on Saturday morning. The property, owned by the town council plans to legalize Superintendent Hartnett UCESC. They are sent to other public James Ward, will house age-restricted luxury townhouses. Pictured, left to right, alcohol service to the outdoor tables or private school districts. are John O’Donnell, Councilman Sal Caruana, Gerald Glasser, Mr. Ward, of restaurants to fit the habits of the Ms. Hunnicutt said the average cost Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Harry Glasser-Baker, Gale Metzger, Keith Loughlin, people who dine at them. Discusses Role of UCESC per student that Westfield pays to Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, Freeholder Nancy Ward, Josie Ward-Gallagher, The next board of directors meet- By DON WILLIAMS an alternative program is required for send students out-of-district is be- Eileen Conway, Savannah and Josiejames Conway and Stephen Gallagher. ing is on Monday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times at-risk students,” he said, referring to tween $35,000 and $50,000. WESTFIELD – Edward Hartnett the Abbott v. Burke lawsuit concern- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Non-Municipal School has been the superintendent of the ing the funding of schoolchildren in Schools sent nine students to UCESC POLICE BLOTTER Union County Educational Services minority-dominated urban districts. facilities this year at a cost of Districts in Union County “Elizabeth has major space limita- $205,574, said Mr. Beese. By HORACE CORBIN Commission (UCESC) for 26 years Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and will retire at the end of June. tions; all of [Elizabeth’s] schools are According to the UCESC budget, Westfield Scotch Plains The Westfield Leader had the op- bursting at the seams. As there is no 97.5 percent of the commission’s rev- In New Jersey, there are 566 mu- Sunday, June 11, Gordon Brown, 26, Monday, June 12, a student at the Scotch portunity to meet with Mr. Hartnett space for an alternative high school in enue comes from school districts, nicipalities and 672 school districts. of Westfield was arrested in the 500 block Plains-Fanwood High School reported Elizbeth, Hillcrest Academy was cre- while state and federal aid provide There are 26 school districts in Union of Prospect Street on outstanding traffic that while his car was parked in the park- to discuss his career and the organi- warrants from Westfield, Spotswood and ing lot someone scratched the side of his zation he heads, which he says is ated to accommodate some of these the remainder. County, of which 21 are associated “Each sending district pays for its with the 21 municipalities; five addi- Sayreville. He was released after posting vehicle with a key. “largely unknown to the public.” students,” Mr. Hartnett said. $1,412 bail. Tuesday, June 13, a resident of Nicole The UCESC was established in The Hillcrest program began with own students,” Ms. Hunnicutt said. tional special districts exist and are not Monday, June 12, Timothy D. Jones, Court reported that someone removed a 1969, with representatives from 12 60 students in Scotch Plains in 1995 “We (Westfield Public Schools) don’t subject to public budget vote approval. 25, of Scranton, Pa. was arrested at South toolbox from the back of his truck. The Union County public school boards. and expanded to the former Lincoln pay for any student who lives in any These five districts report to the New Avenue and Boulevard on a contempt of toolbox was valued at $70. Today, the UCESC has a “two-tiered School on Westfield Avenue in other town.” Jersey Department of Education court warrant issued by Newark. Jones Tuesday, June 13, James Hoelzel, 45, governing body,” as Mr. Hartnett put Westfield in 2004. The program cur- According to the New Jersey state (NJDOE) via the county superinten- was subsequently released on his own of Lebenon was arrested for possession of it, with a representative assembly that rently enrolls roughly 150 students. Office of Planning, there are 566 dent of schools. They are listed below recognizance with a new court date. a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). Mr. Hartnett cites transportation municipalities in the state. The school with contact information. Monday, June 12, Charisse Y. Jones, According to police, they were conduct- meets at least twice a year to elect 36, of Newark was arrested at the Somerset ing an investigation into suspicious activ- members of the Board of Directors as the UCESC’s largest expense. districts associated with municipali- 1: Union County Educational Ser- ties present their budget for public vices Commission, Mr. Edward County jail on a contempt of court war- ity and discovered marijuana in Hoelzel’s and to approve the budget; the board of “We save millions of dollars every rant issued by Westfield. She was trans- possession. He was transported to police directors, comprised of members of year [by organizing a sort of carpool vote and approval each spring. The Hartnett, Superintendent, 45 Cardinal ported to the Union County jail, where headquarters where he was processed and the representative assembly (elected system for busing students from the other school district budgets are not Drive, Westfield NJ, 07090-3316, she was held on $135 bail. released on a summons. members of the boards of education county], and still transportation is subject to public vote. The county (908) 233-9317, www.ucesc.k12.nj.us. Two days later, she was arrested on two Wednesday, June 14, a resident of for the 21 public school districts in close to $20 million…The cost of superintendent of schools transfers 2: Union County Vocational School contempt of court warrants from Newark Winding Brook Way reported that her Union County), meets monthly. transportation is astronomical,” he commission budgets to the NJDOE. District, Thomas Bistocchi, Superin- on a criminal charge with a combined bail vehicle was entered and several video School districts are required by said. “Each bus is contracted sepa- tendent, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch of $5,125. She was held at the Union games and loose change were removed. law to send students out of district to rately, with about 350 contracts or- Plains NJ, 07076-2928, (908) 889- County jail on that bail plus $135 from the Friday, June 16, Jason Grissom, 27, of ganized each year from roughly 40 2900, www.ucmagnethigh.k12.nj.us. Westfield warrant for a total of $5,260. Plainfield was arrested for possession of provide services required by these Wednesday, June 14, Jason L. Mitchell, a CDS. According to police, they were students’ individualized education bidding transportation services. Principal 3: Central Jersey Arts Charter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 25, of Roselle Park was arrested following conducting a motor vehicle stop for care- plans (IEPs) if the home districts UCESC is required by law to choose School, Ms. Shamida Coney, Lead a motor vehicle stop at West North Avenue less driving and after further investiga- cannot provide. County-level edu- the transportation company for each goleader.com broke the story with a Person, 203 Park Avenue, Suite #5 on outstanding warrants from Springfield, tion discovered that the suspect had mari- cational service commissions and bus with the lowest bid.” special announcement online that day. 2nd Floor, Plainfield NJ, 07060, (908) for $2,500; Summit, for $600; Irvington, juana in his possession. He was trans- similar organizations are responsible Before the creation of the UCESC, Mr. Foley anticipates assigning an 222-3322. for $369; Parsippany, for $250; Newark, ported to headquarters where he was pro- to work with the districts to find the districts were required to arrange interim principal until a new search and 4: Queen City Academy Charter for $165, and Watchung, for $107. cessed and released on a summons. best fit for these students’ needs. instruction and transportation for selection process is completed. The School, Ms. Cynthia Cone, Lead Per- Mitchell was released on his own re- Fanwood their students requiring out-of-dis- selection process began in February son, 815 West Seventh Street, cognizance on the Springfield warrant Tuesday, June 13, Naivene E. Mahgoub, The mission of the UCESC, Mr. pending a court appearance and was turned 20, of Plainfield was arrested following a Hartnett said, is twofold: to provide trict placement. Mr. Hartnett told after Mr. Petix, who has been principal Plainfield NJ, 07060, (908) 753-4700, for 26 years, announced his retirement. www.queencity.edu. over to the Summit Police Department on motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road for an educational services to students who The Leader that in the late 1960s, the its warrant along with the other detainers. outstanding warrant out of Bridgewater. are placed in its programs for stu- County superintendent of schools The district performed a national 5: Union County TEAMS Charter Wednesday, June 14, at Westfield po- Antonio M. Storey, 22, of Plainfield a pas- dents with special needs, and to ar- encouraged a centralized organiza- search for a new principal, using feed- School, Ms. Sheila Thorpe, Lead Per- lice headquarters, Victor J. Rivas, 20, of senger in the car, was arrested for outstand- range for transportation for all stu- tion to act as an intermediate public back from a community survey, and son, P.O. Box 2741, Plainfield NJ, Elizabeth posted $580 bail on a contempt ing Piscataway and Bridgewater warrants. dents in Union County whose IEPs education agency to “maintain ad- included members of the public and 07062 (908) 754-3353. of court warrant issued by Elizabeth. Wednesday, June 14, Hector Arbolo, require out-of-district placement. ministrative responsibility” for the high school students in the selection The source of information is the Thursday, June 15, a resident of the Jr. 47, of Whitehouse Station was ar- Under Mr. Hartnett’s leadership, county’s educational programs. process. The survey is available on the NJDOE and the state office of plan- 1000 block of Rahway Avenue reported rested after a field investigation revealed the UCESC has grown in programs Looking back, Mr. Hartnett said, district website, westfieldnjk12.org. ning. damage to two of her motor vehicles. One outstanding warrants out of Middlesex. “It’s been a great career. I have found WHS principal Robert Petix’s sal- tire was cut on one of the vehicles while Thursday, June 15, Abayomi Williams, and facilities. The commission ac- two tires were cut on the other. Both 30, of Roselle was arrested following a quired land to build the Beadleston it very rewarding to serve thousands ary is $155,809 per year. BOE Adds Meeting “I am not at liberty to reveal the vehicles were in the victim’s driveway at motor vehicle stop on Midway Avenue, and Westlake Schools on Lamberts of disabled kids. During my 36-year On Tuesday, June 27 the time the incident occurred. which revealed an active Roselle warrant. Mill Road in Westfield in 1997. It career as an employee of the USESC, offering made to Mr. Akey,” School Thursday, June 15, a resident of the Thursday, June 15, Hassan Mosley, developed property in 2000 on Car- I have seen the district develop into Community Relations Coordinator WESTFIELD – The Westfield 600 block of Westfield Avenue reported 32, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a dinal Drive in Westfield for admin- what it is today.” Lorre Korecky told The Leader. Board of Education will add another an apparent attempted motor vehicle theft. field investigation revealed an outstand- istrative offices and the Crossroads After retiring, Mr. Hartnett plans WHS Assistant Principal Noah meeting to its schedule prior to a The vehicle, which was unlocked and ing Mountainside warrant. School. to travel and stay active as an advo- Tennant will be resigning effective summer break. The additional meet- parked in its owner’s driveway, sustained Thursday, June 15, Stacee Y. Petty, 33, cate for the disabled community. June 30 to accept a principal position ing will be held Tuesday, June 27, at damage to the ignition. of North Plainfield was arrested follow- Mr. Hartnett discussed the history Friday, June 16, Brendan Cline, 18, and ing a field investigation for outstanding of Hillcrest Academy, a program op- For more background information at Haddonfield Middle School in 8 p.m. at 302 Elm Street. South Jersey and assistant principal The public is welcome to attend. Mike Mandelbaum, 18, both of Westfield, warrants from Woodbridge and Newark. erated by UCESC with two campuses regarding the UCESC and its budget, along with a 17-year-old male juvenile Friday, June 16, Naeem Salahuddin, serving at-risk Elizabeth students. please read the corresponding front- Robert Eyre has announced his re- All board meetings are taped and from Westfield, were arrested and charged 26, of Jersey City was arrested following “Every Abbott district requires that page article in this week’s issue. tirement effective January 1, 2007. televised on Blue Devils TV36. with possession of alcohol underage at a motor vehicle stop on Terrill road for a Tamaques Park. Cline and Mandelbaum no-bail warrant out of Union County. Table 1: Ten-Year Budget Summary for Union County Education Services Commission (UCESC) were issued summonses and released. The Saturday, June 17, Jose M. Silva, 49, of juvenile was released to a responsible adult. Dunellen was arrested following a motor Friday, June 16, the president of a club vehicle stop on Midway Avenue revealed located in the 200 block of West North an outstanding Elizabeth warrant. Avenue reported the theft of $6,256 from Saturday, June 17, Nichloas Giannacci, the club’s bank account after an unknown 18, of Scotch Plains was arrested for pos- individual forged and cashed two checks. session of alcohol under the legal age after Friday, June 16, Evan Pantano, 18, of a motor vehicle stop on Farley Avenue. Westfield was arrested at Westfield police Monday, June 19, Emerita C. Zacarias- headquarters on an outstanding $250 traffic Alonso, 45, of Plainfield was arrested warrant. He was released after posting bail. following a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Saturday, June 17, Amani Simeon, 18, Road for an immigration violation. She of Piscataway was arrested during a mo- was processed and released to the Immi- tor vehicle stop at South Avenue and gration and U.S. Customs Department. Cumberland Street on three outstanding Mountainside BOE to Terminate Lease Clark warrants. Simeon was released af- Tuesday, June 13, Devon J. Samaroo, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ter posting a total of $475 bail. 23, of Maplewood was arrested on Mill Saturday, June 17, a resident of the 700 Lane after police responded to a call of a 70 students, which is the maximum to the facility over the past five years; block of Forest Avenue reported that two suspicious male loitering behind an of- capacity for the building.” 21 of those calls were made in 2005, tires on his motor vehicle were flattened fice building. A computer check revealed AM School Associates of Elizabeth and 9 have been made since January of after being punctured with an unknown Samaroo to be a wanted out of the Essex owns the Scotch Plains property and this year. Reported incidents range device while the vehicle was parked on County Sheriff’s Department with active has leased it to UCESC since 1995. from weapons possession (knife), the street where the victim lives. warrants out of Union and Elizabeth, po- According to Mr. Hartnett, UCESC bomb scare, simple assault, harass- Saturday, June 17, Norma Eguia, 50, of lice said. pays $153,000 per year to lease the ment, drug possession, false alarms, Linden was arrested during a motor ve- Wednesday, June 14, Gerard Blue, 46, facility. non-criminal complaints and theft. hicle stop at Central Avenue and Grove of Plainfield was arrested for driving with Street on an outstanding Woodbridge a suspended license after a motor vehicle “The only problem that we have had Mr. Hartnett said that there are metal contempt of court warrant. He was re- stop on Route 22 for improper display of there is a noisy air conditioner,” Mr. detectors in all of the UCESC sec- leased after posting $35 bail. plates. He was also charged with an active Hartnett said. “On occasion, there are ondary education buildings and that Sunday, June 18, David Desravines, warrant from Dunellen for $1,000. complaints from neighboring residents there is one full-time security guard 28, of Roselle was arrested during a mo- Wednesday, June 14, a patron of a about the kids encroaching on prop- at the Scotch Plains campus. tor vehicle stop at South and Hetfield Route 22 movie theater reported that upon erty, which is the extent of complaints.” Mr. Hartnett will retire on July 1. Avenues on an outstanding warrant is- returning to his vehicle he noticed the According to Scotch Plains police His replacement, William Petrino, is sued by Roselle Park. He was released windows were down and several items records obtained by The Leader, there the current UCESC superintendent in after posting $57 bail. thrown about the vehicle. have been approximately 74 calls made Rahway. According to police, prints were found in the vehicle. The incident was turned over to the detective bureau for further WF Council investigation, police said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Thursday, June 15, a Route 22 gas station reported that the driver of a white mechanism when compensating Mitsubishi received $25 worth of gas and town, planning board and board of fled the scene without paying. The atten- adjustment attorneys. The town at- dant obtained the plate number, which torney will earn $59,805, the plan- was turned over to police. ning board’s legal counsel $11,499 Saturday, June 17, a patron at a Route 22 and the board of adjustment’s legal restaurant reported upon that his vehicle’s counsel $11,972. driver’s side window was smashed and a In other council business, the all- Megallen Global Positioning System volunteer citizens committee con- (GPS) estimated at $650 was stolen. Dam- age to the vehicle was estimated at $1,600. sisting of former Councilman Matt Saturday, June 17, a visitor at a Route Albano, Pam Wiaczek and John 22 nursing home reported her vehicle’s Ryan gave a presentation to the passenger side window was smashed and council concerning proposed her GPS was stolen from the vehicle. changes outlined in the second phase Saturday, June 17, police responded to of the White Paper Study, which a Route 22 theater on a report of found entails the zoning and building de- property. According to police, a Hudson partments of the Department of County Sheriff’s Office uniform with a Public Works (DPW). badge, a police style hat also with a badge, a safe, numerous CDs and various paper- Phase two recommendations in work were recovered. The items were found the area of staffing include hiring a in the rear parking lot of the theater. Police full-time planner, who will be a said an earlier report of a stolen vehicle “licensed professional with at least containing items matching the description five to 10 years of experience,” and of those found was received. Mountainside a full-time administrative assistant police contacted the Union Police Depart- to the zoning officer (Kathleen ment and the victim responded to the loca- Neville). tion and retrieved the items. The council approved demolitions Monday, June 19, Peter Kahotho, 53, of Boundbrook was arrested and charged to 29 Faulkner Drive, 136 Jefferson with driving while intoxicated (DWI) fol- Street, 604 Leigh Drive, 105 Harrow lowing a motor vehicle accident with Road, 125 Cedar Street, 77 Fair Hill injuries on Route 22. Kahotho was ar- Drive, 1730 Boulevard and 828 Grant rested at the scene after refusing to submit Avenue. a breath test, police said. Congratulations Class of 2006!! THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, June 22, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] WF BOE Not to Renew UCESC Hillcrest Lease By MEGHAN GILL erty, which is the extent of complaints.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times According to Scotch Plains police WESTFIELD — The board of edu- records obtained by The Leader/Times, cation last week announced it would there have been approximately 74 calls terminate the lease of Lincoln School made to the facility over the past five to Hillcrest Academy South, a school years; 21 of those calls were made in operated by the Union County Educa- 2005, and nine have been made since tional Services Commission (UCESC) January of this year. Reported incidents at 728 Westfield Avenue. UCESC has range from weapons possession (knife), leased the school since 1982. a bomb scare, assault, harassment, drug In an e-mail sent to residents and possession, false alarms, non-criminal The Leader/Times, Board President complaints and theft. Anne Riegel said, “Dr. Foley has rec- Mr. Hartnett said that there are metal ommended to the board that we not detectors in all of the UCESC sec- renew the lease for one more year.” ondary education buildings and that “The district will be sending notice there is one full-time security guard to UCESC this week. As such, the at the Scotch Plains campus. board will not need to vote on this Regarding the future of Hillcrest item at our June 21 board of educa- Academy South, Mr. Hartnett said, tion meeting; an actual vote would “Our students don’t have a school only be necessary if we were plan- now; it is very distressing to them. We ning to renew the lease,” she said. are looking at available schools “The board of education is regret- through the Archdiocese of Newark, ful that the situation has developed to which would be our first choice.” Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times this point,” the e-mail read. Mr. Hartnett told The Leader/Times A TALE OF TWO HILLCRESTS...Hillcrest Academy South is located at Lincoln School on Westfield Avenue in Westfield, with Kehler Stadium visible in the According to the terms of the lease, that the commission plans to petition background (left); Hillcrest Academy North is located on Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains (right). The Westfield Board of Education has opted to not renew the the UCESC must vacate the facility the New Jersey Department of Edu- lease of Lincoln School to Hillcrest, operated by the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC). AM Associates of Elizabeth owns the Scotch Plains by June 30. cation (DOE) commissioner’s office property and has leased it to the UCESC since 1995. One of the solutions Westfield resi- of controversies and disputes for dents suggested to the board was to “emergent relief, which means we move the existing population of will be asking the commissioner to Union County Education Services Commission Hillcrest South to Hillcrest North, direct the Westfield Board of Educa- located in Scotch Plains. tion (BOE) to give us time to locate a “Moving the students to that loca- new facility.” tion will definitely not happen,” According to the DOE website, the Budget More Than Doubles Since 1996 UCESC Superintendent Ed Hartnett office of controversies and disputes is By DON WILLIAMS ties in Westfield and Scotch Plains, Budget and 10-year history data struction budget was $8.5 million. said. “Our contract with the Elizabeth designed to assist Commissioner of and DAVID RIGGS has been discussed by the Westfield from the UCESC’s 2005 annual re- In 2005, 299 students were en- School District is for 150 students, and Education Lucille Davey, a former Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Board of Education (BOE) following port are included in this report. See rolled in UCESC schools, according the Hillcrest North campus holds Westfield resident, in “fulfilling her Editor’s Note: The operation of the the arrest of four students from the Table 1 on page 10. An interview with to the annual report. In 1996, 285 nearly 70 students, which is the maxi- responsibility to decide, through the Union County Educational Service commission’s Hillcrest Academy UCESC Superintendent Edward students were enrolled, rising to a mum capacity for the building.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Commission (UCESC), with facili- South campus in Westfield. Hartnett appears on page 10. high of 366 in 2003 and then drop- AM Educational Associates of * * * ping in 2005. Elizabeth owns the Scotch Plains WESTFIELD – The UCESC oper- Mr. Hartnett said that the UCESC property and has leased it to UCESC Work on Mini-Golf Course Begins; ates schools at four locations in has a contract with Elizabeth to edu- since 1995. According to Mr. Hartnett, Westfield and Scotch Plains that ca- cate 150 students at Hillcrest Acad- UCESC pays $153,000 per year to ter to children with special needs. It emy. Thomas Beese, director of Spe- lease the facility. SP to Address Neighbor Concerns also provides transportation for ap- cial Services for the Scotch Plains- “The only problem that we have had By FRED T. ROSSI underway, township officials will seek notifying drivers of their speeds via proximately 3,500 special-needs stu- Fanwood schools, reports that nine there is a noisy air conditioner,” Mr. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to “constructively address” the con- electronic display may also be placed dents from the county to other non- students are in UCESC programs from Hartnett said. “On occasion, there are SCOTCH PLAINS — With con- cerns raised two months ago by neigh- on one or both roads. district schools, according to UCESC his district, and Westfield Board of complaints from neighboring residents struction of the miniature golf facil- borhood residents, according to Town- The recreation department has said Superintendent Edward Hartnett. Education member Alice Hunnicut, about the kids encroaching on prop- ity at Scotch Hills Country Club now ship Manager Thomas Atkins. it would try not to cross-schedule UCESC accepts students from who is also Westfield’s UCESC’s At the township council’s confer- events at the golf club’s main facility public and non-public school dis- commissioner on its board of direc- ence meeting on Tuesday evening, in an effort to cut down on people tricts, both inside and outside the tors, reports that between 12 and 18 Mr. Atkins said eight specific issues loitering in the area after hours. The county. In 2005, its budget was $38.2 students from Westfield attend had been discussed in a meeting ear- new facility will close at 10 p.m.; million. In 1996, the budget was USESC schools. lier this month with Township Attor- security lights will be the only light- $18.7 million. According to the UCESC website, ney Brian Levine, Assistant Attorney ing remaining on during the over- Legislation such as the Individu- ucesc.k12.nj.us, the UCESC was cre- Lawrence Woodruff, Construction night hours. Officials said this effort als with Disabilities Education Im- ated in 1969 with special state legis- Official Robert LaCosta, Police Chief would also cut down on golf facility provement Act of 2004 has increased lation. As of now, all 21 county public Brian Mahoney and Parks and Recre- guests parking on nearby streets when the requirements (and costs) for spe- school districts are members, al- ation Director Ray Poerio. the main parking lot is full. cial education. These increases can though not all have voting privileges At an April planning board meeting, Mr. Poerio said signs indicating be seen in the Westfield and Scotch on the commission. In addition to the residents living near the golf facility where it is appropriate to park might Plains-Fanwood districts, where spe- schools operated by the UCESC, the raised concerns centering on the minia- be placed on the property. He also said cial education now makes up nearly commission is also responsible for ture golf facility’s operations, traffic the miniature golf facility would have 15 to 20 percent of the school bud- vocational education and special and pedestrian safety and off-site park- no music or loudspeaker system. get. projects such as educating students at ing. Township officials will look at a The recreation department and the The chief administrator of the the Union County Juvenile Detention possible reduction in the speed limit recreation commission will also come UCESC, Mr. Hartnett, will retire on Center. on Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Av- up with ideas on how best to super- June 30. Rahway School Superinten- The commission officials are: enue as a way of alleviating concerns vise and staff the new facility, which dent William Petrino will replace Mr. President Frank Cicarell of Rahway, about pedestrian and traffic safety. will be completed by the end of the Hartnett as superintendent. Vice President Thomas Bistocchi of

Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times A bicycle rack will be installed at summer. They expect the police de- According to the annual report, al- Union County Vo-Tech, Helen Kirsch WORK BEGINS…Construction begins on a miniature golf course at the Scotch the new facility and a speed limit partment to play a role in this area, most half of the UCESC 2005 budget of Berkeley Heights, Henry Varriano Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. survey will also be done. A trailer especially in the early days of the ($18,152,240) funded transportation of Clark, Camille Widdows of facility’s operation. A proposed three- for about 3,500 students both to Cranford, Francisco Gonzalez of foot deep detention basin will be en- UCESC schools and other special Elizabeth, Linda Koenig of Fanwood Planning Bd. OKs Razing Older closed for safety reasons. education schools all across New Jer- Garwood, Nathalie Yafet of Hillside, In other business, Councilwoman sey as required by students’ Individu- Gerard Laudati (non-voting) of Nancy Malool said Scotch Plains and alized Education Program. The in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 House for New Home on Farley Avenue Westfield will enter into an inter- By DEBORAH MADISON Maghsoud Dariani told the board Bank application will be continued local agreement allowing a limited Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that he had serious flooding prob- at the next monthly meeting of the number of township residents to buy Scotch Plains, Fanwood FANWOOD — At a special meet- lems in his yard, which abuts the lot board to be held on Wednesday, permits to utilize the Westfield Con- ing on Monday night, the Fanwood to the rear, and asked Mr. Galbraith June 28 at 7:30 p.m. The board will servation Center on Lamberts Mills Planning and Zoning Board of Ad- what provisions he was making to also hear three bulk variances for Road for the disposal of grass clip- To Share Tax Collector justment unanimously approved an offset the added impervious cover- private residences and they will pings, tree branches, leaves and other By KATIE NEWINGHAM welfare director and maintenance application from JMG Properties of age. Mr. Freud testified that a storm continue their discussion on the biodegradable items. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times equipment. Scotch Plains to raze an old house to water seepage pit in the front yard oversized-homes ordinance at that Starting on July 10, up to 300 per- FANWOOD — Scotch Plains Mayor Marks said Scotch Plains make way for the construction of a would collect run-off and an inlet meeting. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mayor Martin Marks and Fanwood will benefit from “ultimately getting new one on Farley Avenue. system would route additional run- Mayor Colleen Mahr have authorized a competent tax collector (while) be- Michael Galbraith and his father, off to the storm system on Farley an inter-local agreement for a tax ing able to do it at a reasonable cost.” Jim Galbraith, principles of JMG Avenue. collector service. Scotch Plains will pay Fanwood Properties of Scotch Plains, presented Borough Engineer, Joseph Pryor Fanwood’s tax collector Colleen $25,000 a year to have Ms. Huehn’s their plans before the board to con- asked Mr. Freud to review his cal- Huehn will offer tax-collector support services, Mr. Atkins said. struct a two-and-a-half story Victo- culations, which he did not agree and will report to Scotch Plains Chief Ms. Huehn has worked for Scotch rian house with a first-floor footprint with. Mr. Freud agreed to comply Financial Officer Lori Majeski, as well Plains on an hourly basis since Janu- of 1,344 square feet and a two-car with Mr. Pryor’s analysis of the as mentor the township’s tax clerk. ary. Under the new agreement, she garage. The average roofline of the area and the need for a larger storm Scotch Plains Township Manager will distribute her time between house of 35 feet and the structural water management system. Mr. Thomas Atkins told The Scotch Fanwood and Scotch Plains both on coverage limit of 25 percent are both Pryor told the board that the drain- Plains-Fanwood Times, “I know from borough time and her own. She will extended to their maximum allow- age system he was recommending (Ms. Huehn’s) extensive experience work for Scotch Plains for eight-to- able sizes under the ordinance for this would not remedy the flooding prob- that she will be a strong asset to 10 hours a week, and Scotch Plains R-75 zone. lems on Byron Lane, but that it was providing general support.” will provide compensation to Mr. Galbraith testified that in his adequate to not make the problem Ms. Huehn has worked for the Bor- Fanwood. The overall agreement opinion, due to age and condition, worse. ough of Fanwood for 17 years and has should be enacted this summer, Mayor the existing house was not salvage- Board Chairman Gregory been the tax collector for the borough Mahr said. able. The present owners, Norbert Cummings said that the development for 11 years. Ms. Huehn said, “It’s very good to and Estelle Bernstein, who have lived was an improvement by taking a piece The early retirement of Scotch see this progressive move to help in the house for 35 years, said that of property without any drainage and Plains’ former tax collector prompted both towns cut the tax burden.” they are moving to Massachusetts to adding a storm water management Scotch Plains to look to Fanwood for Mayor Mahr said, “The purpose of be closer to their children. Neither system. help, Mayor Marks said. Scotch Plains inter-local agreements demonstrates to the builder nor the owners knew the Mr. Galbraith previously bought and Fanwood have a history of work- the members of the town that their tax exact age of the house, but they all and developed the property next door ing together with shared service agree- dollars are being used effectively along testified that it was possibly the old- to this lot, at 116 Farley Avenue, in ments such as the school district, with signifying the ability for towns to est house standing on Farley Av- 2005 and constructed a new house on ballfield space, senior citizen bus, work together and help each other out.” enue. the property. Mr. Galbraith told The Robert Freud of EKA Associates, Times he hoped to begin construction PAGE INDEX the applicant’s engineer, testified be- by the fall and to complete the house SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES!...Second-grader Jessica Vilarino gears up for Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 18 fore the board regarding drainage by the spring. a goal-scoring shot during a soccer match at Terrill Middle School on Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 20 issues. Byron Lane resident The Goddard School and Town Saturday. Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 11-18 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 22, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCESC SP Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mits will be sold to township resi- Kenilworth, Bryan Russell of Lin- (non-voting) of Union, Ms. South is located at 728 Westfield dents at the Westfield Department of den, Scott Worswick of Hunnicutt of Westfield and Kathleen Avenue in Westfield. The administra- Public Works headquarters on North Mountainside, John Wolak (non-vot- Wittrock of Winfield. tion building and Crossroads School Avenue. A permit will cost $81, a ing) of New Providence, Lenny The schools operated by UCESC are situated at 45 Cardinal Drive in price that will be pro-rated because Cathcart, Jr. of Plainfield, Silvia serve students with different special Westfield. the conservation center has already Fonseca (non-voting) of Roselle, needs. Beadleston High School and According to the UCESC website, been open for several months, and be Katherine Panetta of Roselle Park, Westlake School are located at 1571 Beadleston High School provides an valid through the end of the year, Craig Nowlin of Scotch Plains- Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. educational environment for “un- officials said. Township residents will Fanwood, Anthony Delia (non-vot- Hillcrest Academy North is located comfortable teens who need emo- need to show a driver’s license or a ing) of Springfield, Patricia Calhoun at 2630 Plainfield Avenue in Scotch tional support.” Westlake School tax bill as proof of residency. (non-voting) of Summit, Linda Lewis Plains, while Hillcrest Academy caters to primary and secondary stu- The council is also expected to pass dents with physical and mental dis- a resolution next week to authorize the abilities. Crossroads School provides police department to use $18,705 in Superintendent Hartnett a “preschool and early childhood municipal forfeiture funds for the pur- program” for students with autism chase of a state-of-the-art fingerprint- and pervasive developmental disor- ing system. The computerized sys- Discusses Role of UCESC ders. tem, which Mr. Atkins called “a very By DON WILLIAMS “Every Abbott district requires that The Hillcrest Academy locations good investment,” will be used when- and DAVID RIGGS an alternative program is required are for “students who have the intel- Sara Magnola for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ever the police department fingerprints Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for at-risk students,” he said, refer- lectual ability to achieve but who THANK YOU...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr reads a resolution thanking the Central Jersey Technical Rescue Team, a non-profit organization based out of criminal defendants. Chief Mahoney WESTFIELD – Edward Hartnett ring to the Abbott v. Burke lawsuit need a highly structured, personal- Fanwood, whose volunteers are called upon to assist with difficult search-and- noted that the automated system would has been the superintendent of the concerning the funding of school- ized environment in which to suc- rescue cases. The mayor and council honored members of the team at their June be linked with both the State Police Union County Educational Services children in minority-dominated ur- ceed,” Ms. Hunnicutt said. 13 meeting. and FBI fingerprint networks. Commission (UCESC) for 26 years ban districts. “Elizabeth has major Hillcrest Academy South, adjacent and will retire at the end of June. space limitations; all of [Elizabeth’s] to Kehler Stadium, is leased from the Non-Municipal School The Westfield Leader and The schools are bursting at the seams. As Westfield Public Schools. Due to stu- Times had the opportunity to meet there is no space for an alternative dent crime complaints, the Westfield Districts in Union County POLICE BLOTTER with Mr. Hartnett to discuss his ca- high school in Elizbeth, Hillcrest BOE has decided not to renew the By HORACE CORBIN reer and the organization he heads, Academy was created to accommo- Hillcrest South lease for next year. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times which he says is “largely unknown date some of these students,” Mr. UCESC officials have said they in- In New Jersey, there are 566 mu- Scotch Plains Saturday, June 17, a visitor at a Route to the public.” Hartnett said. tend to appeal this decision to the nicipalities and 672 school districts. Monday, June 12, a student at the Scotch 22 nursing home reported her vehicle’s The Hillcrest program began with Plains-Fanwood High School reported passenger side window was smashed The UCESC was established in New Jersey Department of Education There are 26 school districts in that while his car was parked in the park- and her GPS was stolen from the ve- 1969, with representatives from 12 60 students in Scotch Plains in 1995 (NJDOE). Union County, of which 21 are asso- ing lot someone scratched the side of his hicle. Union County public school boards. and expanded to the former Lincoln According to records provided by ciated with the 21 municipalities; five vehicle with a key. Saturday, June 17, police responded Today, the UCESC has a “two-tiered School on Westfield Avenue in the Scotch Plains tax collector, the additional special districts exist and Tuesday, June 13, a resident of Nicole to a Route 22 theater on a report of governing body,” as Mr. Hartnett put Westfield in 2004. The program cur- Hillcrest North property is owned are not subject to public budget vote Court reported that someone removed a found property. According to police, a it, with a representative assembly rently enrolls roughly 150 students. by AM School Associates, located approval. These five districts report toolbox from the back of his truck. The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office uni- that meets at least twice a year to Mr. Hartnett cites transportation at 433 North Broad Street in Eliza- to the New Jersey Department of toolbox was valued at $70. form with a badge, a police style hat elect members of the Board of Di- as the UCESC’s largest expense. beth. Education (NJDOE) via the county Tuesday, June 13, James Hoelzel, 45, also with a badge, a safe, numerous rectors and to approve the budget; “We save millions of dollars every School districts are legally obli- superintendent of schools. They are of Lebenon was arrested for possession CDs and various paperwork were re- year [by organizing a sort of carpool of a controlled dangerous substance covered. The items were found in the the board of directors, comprised of gated to fund the expenses of stu- listed below with contact informa- (CDS). According to police, they were rear parking lot of the theater. Police members of the representative as- system for busing students from the dents who are determined to need tion. conducting an investigation into suspi- said an earlier report of a stolen vehicle sembly (elected members of the county], and still transportation is special education that their districts 1: Union County Educational Ser- cious activity and discovered marijuana containing items matching the descrip- boards of education for the 21 public close to $20 million…The cost of are unable to provide. According to vices Commission, Mr. Edward in Hoelzel’s possession. He was trans- tion of those found was received. school districts in Union County), transportation is astronomical,” he Ms. Hunnicutt and Mr. Nowlin, most Hartnett, Superintendent, 45 Cardinal ported to police headquarters where he Mountainside police contacted the meets monthly. said. “Each bus is contracted sepa- of the Westfield and Scotch Plains- Drive, Westfield NJ, 07090-3316, was processed and released on a sum- Union Police Department and the vic- School districts are required by rately, with about 350 contracts or- Fanwood special needs students are (908) 233-9317, www.ucesc.k12.nj.us. mons. tim responded to the location and re- law to send students out of district to ganized each year from roughly 40 not enrolled at UCESC. They are sent 2: Union County Vocational School Wednesday, June 14, a resident of trieved the items. provide services required by these bidding transportation services. to other public or private school dis- District, Thomas Bistocchi, Superin- Winding Brook Way reported that her Monday, June 19, Peter Kahotho, 53, UCESC is required by law to choose vehicle was entered and several video of Boundbrook was arrested and charged students’ individualized education tricts. tendent, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch games and loose change were removed. with driving while intoxicated (DWI) fol- plans (IEPs) if the home districts the transportation company for each Ms. Hunnicutt said the average cost Plains NJ, 07076-2928, (908) 889- Friday, June 16, Jason Grissom, 27, lowing a motor vehicle accident with cannot provide. County-level edu- bus with the lowest bid.” per student that Westfield pays to 2900, www.ucmagnethigh.k12.nj.us. of Plainfield was arrested for posses- injuries on Route 22. Kahotho was ar- cational service commissions and Before the creation of the UCESC, send students out-of-district is be- 3: Central Jersey Arts Charter sion of a CDS. According to police, rested at the scene after refusing to submit similar organizations are responsible districts were required to arrange tween $35,000 and $50,000. School, Ms. Shamida Coney, Lead they were conducting a motor vehicle a breath test, police said. to work with the districts to find the instruction and transportation for Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Person, 203 Park Avenue, Suite #5 stop for careless driving and after fur- Westfield best fit for these students’ needs. their students with out-of-district Schools sent nine students to UCESC 2nd Floor, Plainfield NJ, 07060, (908) ther investigation discovered that the Sunday, June 11, Gordon Brown, 26, The mission of the UCESC, Mr. placement. Mr. Hartnett told The facilities this year at a cost of 222-3322. suspect had marijuana in his posses- of Westfield was arrested in the 500 block Hartnett said, is twofold: to provide Leader/Times that in the late 1960s, $205,574, said Mr. Beese. 4: Queen City Academy Charter sion. He was transported to headquar- of Prospect Street on outstanding traffic the County superintendent of schools ters where he was processed and re- warrants from Westfield, Spotswood and educational services to students who According to the UCESC budget, School, Ms. Cynthia Cone, Lead Per- leased on a summons. Sayreville. He was released after posting are placed in its programs for stu- encouraged a centralized organiza- 97.5 percent of the commission’s rev- son, 815 West Seventh Street, Fanwood $1,412 bail. dents with special needs, and to ar- tion to act as an intermediate public enue comes from school districts, Plainfield NJ, 07060, (908) 753-4700, Tuesday, June 13, Naivene E. Monday, June 12, Timothy D. Jones, range for transportation for all stu- education agency to “maintain ad- while state and federal aid provide www.queencity.edu. Mahgoub, 20, of Plainfield was arrested 25, of Scranton, Pa. was arrested at dents in Union County whose IEPs ministrative responsibility” for the the remainder. 5: Union County TEAMS Charter following a motor vehicle stop on Terrill South Avenue and Boulevard on a con- require out-of-district placement. county’s educational programs. “Each sending district pays for its School, Ms. Sheila Thorpe, Lead Per- Road for an outstanding warrant out of tempt of court warrant issued by New- Under Mr. Hartnett’s leadership, the Looking back, Mr. Hartnett said, own students,” Ms. Hunnicutt said. son, P.O. Box 2741, Plainfield NJ, Bridgewater. Antonio M. Storey, 22, of ark. Jones was subsequently released UCESC has seen a growth in programs “It’s been a great career. I have found “We (Westfield Public Schools) don’t 07062 (908) 754-3353. Plainfield a passenger in the car, was on his own recognizance with a new and facilities. The commission acquired it very rewarding to serve thousands pay for any student who lives in any The source of information is the subsequently arrested for outstanding court date. of disabled kids. During my 36-year warrants out of Piscataway and Monday, June 12, Charisse Y. Jones, land to build the Beadleston and other town.” NJDOE and the state office of plan- Bridgewater. 36, of Newark was arrested at the Somerset Westlake Schools on Lamberts Mill career as an employee of the USESC, According to the New Jersey state ning. Wednesday, June 14, Hector Arbolo, County jail on a contempt of court war- Road in Westfield in 1997. It developed I have seen the district develop into Office of Planning, there are 566 Jr. 47, of Whitehouse Station was ar- rant issued by Westfield. She was trans- property in 2000 on Cardinal Drive in what it is today.” municipalities in the state. The school Summer Hours Begin rested after a field investigation revealed ported to the Union County jail, where Westfield to hold its administrative of- After retiring, Mr. Hartnett plans districts associated with municipali- SCOTCH PLAINS – Township outstanding warrants out of Middlesex. she was held on $135 bail. fices and the Crossroads School. to travel and stay active as an advo- ties present their budget for public residents should note that summer Thursday, June 15, Abayomi Williams, Two days later, she was arrested on Mr. Hartnett discussed the history cate for the disabled community. vote and approval each spring. The office hours are now in effect for all 30, of Roselle was arrested following a two contempt of court warrants from of Hillcrest Academy, a program For more background information other school district budgets are not Scotch Plains municipal offices. motor vehicle stop on Midway Avenue, Newark on a criminal charge with a com- operated by UCESC with two cam- regarding the UCESC and its budget, subject to public vote. The county Offices will be open until 7 p.m. on which revealed an active Roselle war- bined bail of $5,125. She was held at the please read the corresponding front- rant. Union County jail on that bail plus $135 puses serving at-risk Elizabeth stu- superintendent of schools transfers Thursdays and close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, Hassan Mosley, from the Westfield warrant for a total of dents. page article in this week’s issue. commission budgets to the NJDOE. Fridays through September 8. 32, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a $5,260. field investigation revealed an outstand- Wednesday, June 14, Jason L. Mitchell, Table 1: Ten-Year Budget Summary for Union County Education Services Commission (UCESC) ing Mountainside warrant. 25, of Roselle Park was arrested follow- Thursday, June 15, Stacee Y. Petty, ing a motor vehicle stop at West North 33, of North Plainfield was arrested fol- Avenue on outstanding warrants from lowing a field investigation for outstand- Springfield, for $2,500; Summit, for $600; ing warrants from Woodbridge and New- Irvington, for $369; Parsippany, for $250; ark. Newark, for $165, and Watchung, for Friday, June 16, Naeem Salahuddin, $107. 26, of Jersey City was arrested follow- Mitchell was released on his own re- ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill road cognizance on the Springfield warrant for a no-bail warrant out of Union pending a court appearance and ultimately County. was turned over to the Summit Police Saturday, June 17, Jose M. Silva, 49, of Department on its warrant along with the Dunellen was arrested following a motor other detainers. vehicle stop on Midway Avenue, which Wednesday, June 14, at Westfield po- revealed an outstanding warrant out of lice headquarters, Victor J. Rivas, 20, of WF BOE to Terminate Elizabeth. Elizabeth posted $580 bail on a contempt Saturday, June 17, Nichloas Giannacci, of court warrant issued by Elizabeth. 18, of Scotch Plains was arrested for Thursday, June 15, a resident of the UCESC Hillcrest Lease possession of alcohol under the legal age 1000 block of Rahway Avenue reported of 21 following a motor vehicle stop on damage to two of her motor vehicles. One CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Farley Avenue. tire was cut on one of the vehicles while contested case process, disputes aris- are cautiously optimistic about the Monday, June 19, Emerita C. two tires were cut on the other. Both ing under school law and regulations.” results and question why the UCESC Zacarias-Alonso, 45, of Plainfield was vehicles were in the victim’s driveway at Mr. Harnett said the UCESC had feels the need to appeal this decision. arrested following a motor vehicle stop the time the incident occurred. not received a formal notice as of “It’s not just a matter of securing on Terrill Road for an immigration vio- Thursday, June 15, a resident of the June 19 from the Westfield BOE at- the safety of our neighborhood but lation. She was processed and released 600 block of Westfield Avenue reported torney. He said this notice must be getting space back that the Westfield to the Immigration and U.S. Customs an apparent attempted motor vehicle theft. submitted to the DOE commissioner schools desperately need. We intend Department. The vehicle, which was unlocked and in order for the UCESC to make a on monitoring this action very closely Mountainside parked in its owner’s driveway, sustained Tuesday, June 13, Devon J. Samaroo, damage to the ignition. formal appeal of the BOE’s decision. to assure a satisfactory result for all 23, of Maplewood was arrested on Mill Friday, June 16, Brendan Cline, 18, Sue Hopper and Lisa Stern, resi- involved.” Lane after police responded to a call of a and Mike Mandelbaum, 18, both of dents who live adjacent to Hillcrest Mr. Hartnett is retiring effective suspicious male loitering behind an of- Westfield, along with a 17-year-old male South, told The Leader/Times, “We July 1. His replacement, William fice building. A computer check revealed juvenile from Westfield, were arrested are very pleased with the board’s de- Petrino, is the current UCESC Super- Samaroo to be a wanted out of the Essex and charged with possession of alcohol cision of non-renewal. However, we intendent in Rahway. County Sheriff’s Department with active underage at Tamaques Park. Cline and warrants out of Union and Elizabeth, po- Mandelbaum were issued summonses and lice said. released. The juvenile was released to a Wednesday, June 14, Gerard Blue, 46, responsible adult. of Plainfield was arrested for driving with Friday, June 16, the president of a club a suspended license after a motor vehicle located in the 200 block of West North stop on Route 22 for improper display of Avenue reported the theft of $6,256 from plates. He was also charged with an active the club’s bank account after an un- warrant from Dunellen in the amount of known individual forged and cashed two $1,000. checks. Wednesday, June 14, a patron of a Friday, June 16, Evan Pantano, 18, of Route 22 movie theater reported that upon Westfield was arrested at Westfield po- returning to his vehicle he noticed the lice headquarters on an outstanding $250 windows were down and several items Westfield traffic warrant. He was released thrown about the vehicle. after posting bail. According to police, prints were found Saturday, June 17, Amani Simeon, 18, in the vehicle. The incident was turned of Piscataway was arrested during a mo- over to the detective bureau for further tor vehicle stop at South Avenue and investigation, police said. Cumberland Street on three outstanding Thursday, June 15, a Route 22 gas Clark warrants. Simeon was released af- station reported that the driver of a white ter posting a total of $475 bail. Mitsubishi received $25 worth of gas and Saturday, June 17, a resident of the fled the scene without paying. The atten- 700 block of Forest Avenue reported dant obtained the plate number, which that two tires on his motor vehicle were was turned over to police. flattened after being punctured with an Saturday, June 17, a patron at a Route unknown device while the vehicle was 22 restaurant reported upon that his parked on the street where the victim vehicle’s driver’s side window was lives. smashed and a Megallen Global Position- Saturday, June 17, Norma Eguia, 50, ing System (GPS) estimated at $650 was of Linden was arrested during a motor stolen. Damage to the vehicle was esti- vehicle stop at Central Avenue and mated at $1,600. Grove Street on an outstanding Woodbridge contempt of court war- rant. He was released after posting $35 Found: bail. Sunday, June 18, David Desravines, Ladies watch found at the 28, of Roselle was arrested during a mo- Raider softball field. Call tor vehicle stop at South and Hetfield Fred at The Leader/Times, Avenues on an outstanding warrant is- (908) 232-4407. sued by Roselle Park. He was released after posting $57 bail. Page 2 Thursday, June 22, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Worker Admits Stealing Munoz, Bramnick Discuss $144,000 In Welfare Funds NJ Budget At Town Meeting ELIZABETH — A Union County William Kolano, supervisor of the By DON WILLIAMS He called for regular “forensic out- Division of Social Services worker Special Prosecutions Unit, said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader side audits of the state government.” last week admitted to stealing Morasse was first arrested on May 4 CRANFORD – State Assembly- Ms. Schirmerhorn, who has been $144,000 in public assistance funds after the scheme was discovered by a men Eric Munoz (LD-21, Summit) on the state’s budget committee for during a hearing in the Union County bank teller. A follow-up investigation and Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) the past 13 years, discussed the ten- Courthouse. conducted by Sergeant Kevin Keating met with area residents at the dency of the proposed budget to raise Union County Prosecutor Theodore of the Union County Police Depart- Cranford Community Center last taxes rather than limit wasteful spend- Romankow said Dorothy Morasse, ment uncovered a series of thefts dat- Wednesday to present their views on ing. “The best way to get money 48, faces a six-year state prison term ing back over several years, Mr. Governor Jon Corzine’s proposed (from) Trenton is to mismanage it,” plus full restitution when she is sen- O’Leary said. state budget and to field questions she said, pointing to several instances, tenced on Friday, August 4. The de- She was then taken into custody at from the public. including one where the Patterson fendant told State Superior Court the end of the probe several weeks Assembly Republican Budget Di- School District had worked up a $31 Judge Scott Moynihan under oath that later at the downtown Elizabeth train rector Beth Schermerhorn was also million debt and was given this money she deposited public assistance checks station by Union County Police De- on hand to provide details regarding over designated Abbot districts. from an account she managed into her partment Detectives Scott Pentz and the budget. The town meeting was the With regard to the Republican mi- own personal account in describing Andrew Klein. third and final event of its kind hosed nority in the state senate and assem- how she engineered the fraudulent Morasse admitted to taking 78 sepa- Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Times by the assemblymen this month to bly, Ms. Schirmerhorn said the scheme, according to Union County rate checks totaling $144,400 in all, and HEADED TO OXFORD...Scientist Samuel Kuna of Westfield will represent discuss the budget with the constitu- Democrats have nearly all control Executive Assistant Prosecutor Rob- placing the funds into her own checking Westfield and the United States at the inaugural World Forum at Oxford ents of the 21st legislative district. over making decisions relating to the ert O’Leary. account, Mr. O’Leary said. University in England which will be held July 4 to 9. “The budget has to be passed (by budget. “We hope the Democrats will “Taking money that was intended County Manager George Devanney the state legislature) by July 1,” As- actually listen to us,” she said. to help needy families in the county said upgraded fiscal controls have semblyman Munoz said. “As it stands Members of the public wrote ques- might just be the ultimate betrayal of been put in place since the defendant Scientist to Represent U.S. now, the budget will be $30 billion. tions on note cards, which were read a public trust,” Mr. Romankow said. was suspended from her position as That’s roughly a 9.2 percent increase to the assemblymen by their staff. The prosecutor said Morasse also data control clerk in charge of han- over last year.” These questions ranged from inquir- pleaded guilty to second-degree mis- dling the Temporary Assistance to At Oxford World Forum Assemblyman Munoz went on to ing what could be done to reduce the conduct and has “forfeited her office Needy Families (TANF) account. By CASSIE LO two great-grandchildren. discuss the Corzine administration’s cost of providing state pensions to and all rights to any future public Human Services Director Frank Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In addition to all of his scientific plan to increase taxes to balance the whether the state could return to a employment.” Guzzo said Morasse “improperly” WESTFIELD – Longtime work, Mr. Kuna also started an an- budget, while he cited inefficiencies time with no sales or income tax, as “Judge Moynihan immediately or- gave the county an Elizabeth address Westfield resident Samuel Kuna lives tique business, which his son Robert in the use of money doled out by existed in the 1960s. dered her to be placed into the Union on Delaware Street as her place of a busy life. Since immigrating to the now runs, started the toxicology pro- Trenton in the past. The main topic of Assemblyman Bramnick said he County Jail to await sentencing, Mr. residence instead of her “actual” United States from Czechoslovakia gram at Rutgers University and also the evening was identifying and elimi- would like to see zero percent in- Romankow said. home in Brooklyn during her em- as a child, Mr. Kuna, 94, has been designed a summerhouse in Denville nating areas of wasteful spending in creases in state taxes but called the According to Assistant Prosecutor ployment. everything from a college professor for his family. the budget before raising taxes. elimination of income and sales taxes to, most recently, an Earth scientist. Mr. Kuna cites his greatest career “There is a huge amount of waste,” “unrealistic.” He said he and Assem- He will be representing the United accomplishment for the people was he said. “Forty percent of the money blyman Munoz are working on legis- Mexican Police Officials States as an Ambassador at the Inau- establishing safety studies that were is going into the cities. This is some- lation that would eliminate pensions gural World Forum held at Oxford later adopted by the Federal Drug Ad- thing Mr. Bramnick and I are really for state legislators. University in England July 4 to 9. ministration (FDA) to enable the mass trying to oppose.” At the end of the evening, Assem- To Visit County on June 22 Mr. Kuna was selected by the production of penicillin. He also devel- According to Assemblyman blyman Bramnick stressed the im- WESTFIELD – The Chief of Po- The officials examine the state-of- American Biological Society to be oped Excedrin at Bristol-Meyers in Munoz, New Jersey is currently the portance of communication between lice from Monterrey, Mexico, the-art law enforcement technology the representative for the U.S. He, Hillside in 1958. Dr. Kuna’s favorite top state in the country in terms of elected officials and their constitu- Felipe Zambrano Páez, and the that is available in Union County. The along with ambassadors from 53 other research is his most recent examination money borrowed; a debt accrued to ents. “You’re not always going to be Director of Operations and Com- Froehlich Public Safety Building in- nations involved in the conference, into the Big Bang Theory. His research balance past budgets. “In the last five happy, but we (always) want to hear mander, Alejandro Zúñiga Alarcón, cludes a Communication Technol- will spend time listening to lectures has taken him almost 11,000 years back years we have seen a 50 percent in- from you,” he said. will visit the Ralph Froehlich Pub- ogy Center, a ballistics unit, bomb and presenting their research to the into the Earth’s development, and it crease in the budget,” Assemblyman Regarding the budget, Assembly- lic Safety Building in Westfield on squad equipment, the Under Water attendees. Mr. Kuna’s presentation will help explain species extinctions, Munoz said. “We want the govern- man Munoz said he would support an Thursday, June 22. Search and Recovery Unit and its will be about gravity, which he calls drifts and what happened to Atlantis. ment to live within its means.” increase of one to three percent if the Union County Police Chief Daniel equipment, the Union County Divi- “an illusive concept.” Mr. Kuna said “I have been to international confer- Assemblyman Bramnick ex- need were demonstrated, but said Vaniska has prepared a welcome re- sion of Environmental Health and that he reanalyzed unfinished theo- ences all over the world, but this is my pressed concern that the state legis- that roughly 10 percent is “outra- ception at 10 a.m. at the building, Emergency Management, the Foren- ries of gravity, including Albert first time visiting England,” said Mr. lature has not discussed property tax geous.” located at 300 North Avenue East, in sic Crime Laboratory, and the county’s Einstein’s United Field Theory, and Kuna, who has also attended confer- reform. He noted that during his ten- Assemblyman Bramnick agreed. Westfield, and will conduct a tour of S.W.A.T. Team. has found some answers, which he ences in Brazil, Mexico, Sweden and ure as assemblyman, “we have not “People would not reject the idea of the facilities within the public safety will be presenting at the conference. Finland. “It will be good to have dis- had an open discussion on the floor a slight increase if they knew their building. Freeholders to Meet The Kuna family has lived on cussions with international people.” of the assembly on property taxes.” money was being used efficiently.” “It is a great occasion for Union Hyslip Avenue in Westfield since the County to be visited by these officials At Rahway City Hall 1950s. Mr. Kuna and his wife, Olga See it all on the Web! during their stay in New Jersey,” Free- The Board of Chosen Freeholders Lehman Kuna, have been married for holder Angel Estrada said. “I am sure will hold agenda and regular meetibgs 69 years. They have two sons, Samuel www.goleader.com that they will take back a very good tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the and Robert, three grandchildren and impression of our county.” Rahway City Hall.

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Westfield Police are ‘Trigger Happy’ DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: With Parking Tickets Downtown New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association The joke in town (Westfield) is that turn the parking violation because we with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association you’d better watch out when you park didn’t make it to his office within the The others are made up. Are you sharp your car in one of the lots with the new- administratively required five-day time Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- fangled parking meters because a police period. No “glitch” there. Except, we had tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 officer is likely to slap a ticket on your made two previous visits to his office but If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 window while you are on your way to he was “out of the office” or taking per- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 pay! sonal time off. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Well it turns out that it’s not a joke. In But the real issue is not the “glitch” in you get all four – You must have a lot of fact, police officers are so earnest and the system but the big “glitch” in the free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 perhaps even zealous in their duty to issue attitude of the town’s parking administra- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. tickets that they become proficient at hand- tion and the police officers charged with come from the board game Diction ing them out well before the time is up for executing the town’s parking policies. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte a fully-paid space by law-abiding citi- They are “mechanics” who lack judg- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR zens. With the new “high-tech” system in ment, decency and common sense. Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo place and the performance incentives for Imagine this: It’s Mother’s Day. I had 1. Dasymeter – An instrument used in COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION officers, it is no wonder that the issuance ordered a sizable planter from the Green testing the density of gases Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly of parking tickets in Westfield is spiraling Room on Elm Street for my daughters to 2. Quindism – A fifteenth 3. Metopomancy – Fortunetelling by EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS out of control. give to their mother. I pulled up in front of Here are just a few personal anecdotes the Green Room late on Sunday after- human features Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin 4. Plebicolist – One who caters to vul- TECHNOLOGY SERVICES in the past year or so. About a month ago, noon that Mother’s Day and parked in SUBSCRIPTION PRICE I parked my car in the North Avenue lot front of the charming store, owned and garity or seeks the favor of the common One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 near the train station. I paid for thirty operated by a lovely, hard-working people minutes and returned to my car twenty Westfield mom. I opened up the trunk, LAPIDARIST minutes later to find a ticket on the win- turned on the flashing lights and told my 1. A connoisseur of gems or precious dow, a full ten minutes before my time teenage daughter to wait in the passenger stones Live Long and Prosper, Class of was up. I drove to the police station im- seat. I went into the shop and picked up 2. An expert in cutting precious stones mediately and spoke to the Sergeant Rowe, the heavy planter and then returned to the 3. A stamp collector who is in charge of the town’s Parking car within a minute, maybe less, only to 4. One who prepares rabbit fur as an Services Department. While he agreed to find a smirking Officer Piano slapping a imitation for more valuable skins 2006; Don’t Forget Your Roots dismiss the charge, he also explained that ticket on my window. I asked him what in LITTORAL the great new parking system had a the world he was doing and he replied, 1. Pertaining to an orchard or garden We at The Westfield Leader and The Scotch The community has always been supportive of “glitch”. In fact, he admitted, the system, with a proud grin, something that sounded 2. The outer or visible part Plains-Fanwood Times congratulate the class of its students, as exemplified by the numerous at times, prematurely notifies the attend- like “I got you”. 3. The region on the shore of the sea or ing officer – via a wireless connection to He seemed to feel so good about his large lake 2006, which is graduating today from Westfield scholarships awarded to graduating seniors ev- his lap-top while sitting in his patrol car – catch of the day (his victorious smirk is 4. A marsh or swamp and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Schools. They ery year. This year is no different – hundreds of that the meter time has expired. Sgt. Rowe still very vivid) that I’m sure he shared the PLUMOSITY may not know of First Officer Spock, but they will students have been recognized for their accom- couldn’t tell me how often this happens, story of his heroics with his own mother. 1. The quality of being feathered but just that he knew that there is indeed Anyway, he set a fine example for my 2. Boldness; boastfulness make their way in the world and the stars beyond plishments. a glitch. teenaged daughter who was shocked by 3. Rotund; state of being round – and have their own heroes. As they embark on the life’s next journey, the I asked Sgt. Rowe whether the officer his actions: zero consideration for the 4. Very heavy, as with lead As WHS graduates cross the stage this evening to class of 2006 should remember that their work is required to use his own mind to verify, task at hand or the impact on the local via physical observation, that there is in shop owner whose contribution to our GUARIBA receive their diplomas, they may be wearing a ethic could be attributed to helpful teachers, par- fact a parking violation. Sgt. Rowe’s re- town helps pay his salary. 1. A person of rude or clownish man- wooden apple nametag around their necks. Al- ents and the community. Their competitive streak ply was “no” – but he did ensure me that I called the police office after this inci- ners though this token may be as secret to others as the might be associated with the Northside/Southside new parking system was “great” because dent and spoke to a Lieutenant who was 2. A howling monkey so many other New Jersey towns had not only very supportive of Officer Piano’s 3. The fermented juice of pears vow of the Masons, it represents the fact that they rivalries in Westfield and Scotch Plains. This year’s decided to install it as well. But that’s like actions, but said proudly that he was “one 4. A lizard-like animal with a forked have been attending Westfield schools for 13 years. graduates’ social personality can be traced back to saying that Enron and Worldcom were of our best performing officers” — ad- tongue great companies because they had up- mitting that the number of parking tickets Scotch Plains-Fanwood graduates will have kindergarten friends who will be walking along- standing auditors, or everything’s ok be- issued monthly was an important criteria other thoughts, perhaps remembering their be- side them at tonight’s ceremonies. cause you stayed in a Holiday Inn last in evaluating officer performance. Letters to loved mascot, the Raider Indian Chief, now a Graduates will change and mature more in the night. The town council should investigate About two weeks later, my daughter both the system “glitch” and the officer the Editor thing of the past. next few years than they could ever imagine, but as came home upset that she had received a performance incentives that have pro- Graduates have experienced years of pizza days, they’re frantically Facebook-ing their entire col- ticket in Lot 1 behind Brummers where duced many unwarranted parking tickets awkward school pictures, field trips to Ellis Is- lege, it’s important not to forget the people they she is employed. She told me that the in our town. Until Westfield gets its act ticket was issued at 5:02 p.m. but that together and takes corrective action, duly FW Candidate land, fire drills and morning announcements. They spent the past decade with. when she arrived at the car it was 5:00 paying residents should be mindful, even have endured Iowa tests, bike registration week, While some of graduates might be itching to p.m. according to her Verizon cell phone, vigilant, when parking downtown. If not, Blasts Stender the turbulent and embarrassing middle school leave these people behind with the thought that which is synchronized with Global Satel- they are very likely to be slapped with It is unbelievable that with all the moral, years, the Project Adventure wall and PSATs. they will never see them again, the reality is they lite Positioning. Once again, the glitch in tickets they have no business receiving. political and intellectual rot that perme- the system had penalized a paying, law- Glen Macdonald ates every sector of American society As they sit through graduation so excited for the will. They may even end up working at the same abiding resident. Westfield these days, Assemblywoman Linda future, they don’t even mind the fact that they’re place as their kindergarten cubby-buddy. The girl This time Sgt. Rowe refused to over- Stender (LD-22), Democratic municipal about to be locked in a building with their entire they weren’t exactly friendly to in middle school chairwoman in Fanwood and candidate Officials Should Read Master Plan and for Congress in the 7th Congressional grade tonight at the BASH. We ask graduates to might be the hostess at their favorite restaurant. District stated recently that Ann Coulter’s take a moment to reflect upon the times they’ve Some of the people they crossed off their list of book “Godless” should be banned. had because they really were golden years. ever seeing again could show up at their college’s Make Decisions, Not More Studies While some may disagree with Ms. When I moved to Westfield in 1989, I greed of developers and builders. Are the Coulter’s polemical style, it is no cause When else will their only concern for a Saturday Spring Weekend. was so impressed by the colonial and elected officials of Westfield looking out for a public figure, who aspires to higher night be corralling in a group of people to start a So wherever the next few years may take our nostalgic appearance of the town. I have for what’s best for our town? Sounds to office, to make statements that call for a game of manhunt? Will they ever look forward to graduates – and they will take them to some always loved old houses and historical me like they are afraid to tell a handful of disavowal of the First Amendment of the buildings. I also loved all the “Mom & builders to go somewhere else and change Constitution. going to school as much as they did the day the strange and interesting places – we remind them to Pop” stores in downtown and shopped in the entire atmosphere and appearance of Ms. Stender, whose record as a Free- chicks hatched in the incubator? College will be be sure to always remember their roots. To the just about every one. Now downtown another town. holder and Assembly member is less than the choice for most and it will be great. Still, we’re class of 2006 we say: Good luck on all your future Westfield is just an open-air mall. All the And now, I read on the front page of the outstanding, as she almost never votes good stores have left. But that is another last issue that Mayor Skibitsky wants to against her party line, is safer in her sure that the graduates will not forget where they endeavors. story for another day. appoint yet another committee to study statements when she avoids constitutional came from. “Live Long and Prosper.” Every week I read your newspaper and overdevelopment again. I have never in issues. Furthermore, she is a career poli- every week I get more and more angry at my life seen a community that spends so tician earning almost $50,000 in the As- the way this town is being run. The elected much time and money studying issues. sembly plus $72,000. in a no-show pa- officials are not governing this town. They To me, all this studying indicates that our tronage job at Runnell’s Hospital – cour- are sitting on the fence every time there is government cannot make the decisions tesy of the Democrat machine-dominated Letters to the Editor a decision to be made. Right now, the hot that we elected them to do. Union County Freeholders. Her pension issues in Westfield are the parking deck, It is obvious to everyone in Westfield, after 22 years in local Fanwood, county which should have been built years ago. as well as in most of New Jersey that the and state government will be approxi- Astonished Re: Stender There is one question and one answer overdevelopment needs to and has to stop. mately $50,000 yearly. “Double-Dipping” Parent Says BOE Patronized concerning the parking deck. Do we need If people cannot find a house large enough like this by Ms. Stender, and many others Book-Banning Call it? Yes. So build it. We cannot please to suit their needs then move to another in New Jersey government such as her It was with astonishment that I read, in everyone so we have to consider what’s town. husband, another political beneficiary of CSA at Mountainside Meeting the June 15th issue of The Westfield best for our town. So, to our elected officials I have this to the nepotism of the Union County Demo- Leader, that Assemblywoman Linda The second issue the angers me, and say. Go back and read the Master Plan of cratic machine, Mayor Sharpe James of I am a Mountainside resident who has about how the morale problem will affect Stender was calling on retailers to ban a angers me the most, is the overdevelop- Westfield, get off the fence and make the Newark and others, is a major reason for recently begun attending board of educa- their children, had no intention of work- book authored by Ann Coulter. Is Ms. ment of every neighborhood in Westfield. decisions that you were elected to make the state pension crisis which reflects tion (BOE) meetings. The reason I have ing to rectify the situation. Stender, an elected State Representative, You cannot drive down a street in and make sure that Westfield remains the itself in the exorbitant taxes we in New started attending meetings is because of As a taxpayer and a parent of young unfamiliar with our Constitution’s First Westfield without seeing at least one, and lovely, quaint Colonial town that I moved Jersey pay. the rumored tensions between Dr. children, I expect that the elected mem- Amendment right to free speech, an es- probably several, teardowns, which have to 17 years ago. The good news is that the 7th District O’Malley and the teachers in the bers of the board of education have the sential element of our democracy? been replaced with the huge cookie cutter has outstanding representation in Mike Mountainside school district. best interests of every child in Ms. Stender’s reaction to ban a book Dona Monroe houses that all look the same. Westfield Ferguson. Mike has done a terrific job At this week’s meeting, the many par- Mountainside in mind as they make deci- with which she disagrees politically is Our town is being governed by pure and will continue to do so. Go for it Mike! ents and teachers in attendance were there sions and address various issues at their extreme and totalitarian at best, regard- specifically to hear the BOE and Dr. meetings. While there is clearly positive less of whether one agrees or disagrees Andrew MacDonald O’Malley directly address the rumors and change happening in the Mountainside with the controversial book. Ms. Stender Stender Prefers Banning Books To Fanwood, GOP Council Candidate what was being done to alleviate the schools under the direction of Dr. is seeking to be elected to the United P.S.: I have served on the Fanwood morale problem, particularly at O’Malley, he is clearly not interested in States Congress. If she were to win the Constitutional Right of Free Speech? Borough Council for 12 years and I am Beechwood School. The response to ev- changing the manner in which he report- seat, would her book-banning efforts ex- running for council again this year. ery question was vague, patronizing and edly deals with the teaching staff. Ulti- tend to selectively censor or stifle other Congressional candidate Linda Stender allow the best ideas to win public opinion. clearly on the side of Dr. O’Malley. mately, an unhappy teaching staff is bad opinions that she (or some advocacy (D) demonstrated a total lack of under- They opposed the alternative in which the Westfielder Questions In fact, those members of the BOE who for our children and undermines any group) finds politically disagreeable: standing of the U.S. Constitution, and government prohibits the publication of responded to parents questions claimed progress being made to improve our school magazines; newspapers; radio or televi- what it stands for, when in the June 15 repugnant ideas. Memorial Pool Response that it was not their job to “micro-man- district. sion commentary; Internet blogs; letters edition of The Westfield Leader she called Thus, I was astonished that a candidate I’m fairly new to Westfield, so perhaps age” the chief school administrator (CSA). The board of education members to the editor? for N.J. retailers to ban a book by a for U.S. Congress would apparently so someone can explain the Memorial Pool Rather, any issues within the school com- should, while working in partnership with For someone in a political position to political thinker she disagrees with. One misunderstand what the U.S. Constitu- situation to me. I was a member of the munity were to be worked out between the school administration to enable call for book banning based upon an of the greatest freedoms we enjoy in the tion stands for, that she would call upon pool for the past two years, but this year the CSA and the teachers. change, also be strong enough to hold the author’s opinion raises a dangerous sce- U.S. is the Freedom of the Press. booksellers to ban a book because she I sent in my renewal two days too late. I As in Ms. Greenspan’s account of her administration accountable on issues that nario. Anyone who respects freedom of The U.S. Constitution protects Free- strongly disagreed with what the author completely accept the consequences of experience at the Westfield BOE meet- are of public concern. Clearly, the latter is expression should be alarmed by Ms. dom of the Press, encouraging the publi- wrote. Although I, like candidate Stender, sending in the renewal late and being ing, it was clear that the members of the not happening in Mountainside. Stender’s proposal. cation of diverse opinions, so ideas may disagree with Ann Coulter’s comments in placed on a wait list, of which, I was told Mountainside BOE, while willing to lis- Amy Radick be freely considered and debated. While her recent book, I will defend Ms. by the Rec. Dept. that I was number 300. ten to the parents overwhelming concern Richard Elbert some opinions may be repugnant to the Coulter’s right to be heard against reac- Mountainside Westfield The thing that baffles me is that when majority of our citizens, the Constitution tionaries who call for books to be banned. I questioned why other towns (residents) absolutely protects that free speech. In- Douglas MacNeil are allowed to join the pool or renew their deed our Founding Fathers clearly be- Westfield memberships before it is filled with lieved that open discussion of ideas would Westfield residents, I was told by a staff member of the Rec. Dept. that it’s not my tax dollars that pays for it, it’s Green Outspoken Youth Today Will Change Acres property. That response just doesn’t seem right to me. Part of the benefit of living in this The World Tomorrow wonderful town is the pool. If the capac- As a student at WHS, and one who should be questioned. Of course, most ity of the pool is a certain number, why writes regularly for The Westfield Leader, should be understood as logical and nec- don’t we do what other surrounding towns I was disappointed at a recent letter writ- essary and then willingly followed. How- do and allow the residents to fill it first, ten to the paper by a teacher’s aide in the ever, there will always be rules and laws then open it up to the surrounding towns. Westfield school system. The letter re- that are unjust or flawed. As a result, It’s bad enough that you have to get on ferred to my peers and me as “arrogant constant questioning is necessary to weed line between 4 and 5 a.m. just to get into teenagers with attitudes of omnipotence out such regulations. the pool. and disrespect for the boundaries and The vast majority of teachers under- Is it revenue that drives this since out- rules of society.” It reprimanded parents stands this concept, and even spread it to of-towners fees are higher than resident for creating these attitudes by being their pupils. Because of this, I have very fees? Perhaps it’s time to change the “opinionated and ever so vocal” while rarely witnessed kids who “speak to policy if Westfield residents can’t join serving as “role models” to their chil- school staff as if they were nothing more their own pool. Well we ended up doing dren. that servants.” When this does occur, it what I was instructed to do by the Rec. My issue was not with the senseless does so because of single-mindedness Dept. staff member, who told me to find name calling, but rather with the idea on both sides. Both teacher and student another pool, so we joined the Cranford that an educator took offense to an out- refuse to see the two sides of an issue, pool. spoken, questioning student body. The which is also a key part to living in purpose of all schooling is not only to society. Being blinded by one’s own Maria Mancheno instill academic knowledge, but also to opinions is just as bad as being blinded Westfield mold young adults into people who can by society’s. function and succeed in civilization. For those who say this letter only To Reach Us That being said, an intricate part of further proves the opinion stated in the E-Mail - [email protected] living in the ‘real world,’ particularly in original correspondence, I hope they are Phone - (908) 232-4407 a democracy such as ours, is being able right. I hope to be called opinionated and to think for one’s self. History has shown questioning, and I would hope that my For More Information us that blindly following the “bound- peers take pride in such labels. It is the goleader.com/help aries and rules of society,” as the letter outspoken youth of today who will put it, only hinders growth and progres- change the world tomorrow. Clubs & Organizations sion. For this reason, all decisions made Neil FitzPatrick goleader.com/organizations by figures of authority, big or small, Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 22, 2006 Page 5 Students Appear to Lack An Letters to the Editor Understanding of Social Etiquette As an alumnus of Westfield High School, tude at Westfield High School. These Reviewing Attorney’s Compensation I understand the importance of allowing students will not be the ones left to ex- the high school seniors to go out to lunch plain to young children what this graffiti and drive their cars to school. Having this means, just as they are not the ones who Is Reasonable, not Political Ploy insight has allowed me to be fairly tolerant clean up the messes they leave behind on Regarding Mayor Skibitsky’s letter to ment in 2001. of the parking situation on Codding Road: the street. We, as the adults involved in the editor of June 15 in The Westfield During the budget process in 2004, it I have only called the police once; I have this conflict, must ensure that the students Leader entitled “Westfield will not bar- was noted that the rate of $100 an hour was only called Dr. Petix once. learn from their mistakes and accept re- gain hunt for legal representation,” there “low for what an attorney would make.” I Despite this leniency, I am disturbed by sponsibility (and the consequences) for are three important points made by the would think that the town attorney would the disrespect that students show toward their inappropriate behavior. mayor: have come forward if that amount of com- both public property and local residents. Although this school year is drawing to First: Since I was the only citizen to pensation were a rate that would not gen- Since I moved onto Codding Road, I a close, I expect that the members of our speak before the town council on June 6, I erate excellent service for the town. But have cleaned up garbage strewn on my community will come together to resolve must be the “citizen” Mayor Skibitsky neither he nor his firm came forward. lawn, and thrown away beer cans and this problem before students return in referred to in his letter last week, and I am When I asked Councilman Echausse at used condoms. I have ignored boys who September. I offer one possible solution very pleased that he agreed with my pre- the June 6 meeting if the town attorney or Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times spit on the street and swear as I walk home here: all high school students of age who sentation at the June 6 town council meet- his firm had requested an hourly rate in- MOTHER’S SUPPORT...Asm. Jon Bramnick (R-21) receives support from his from McKinley School, where I teach, to wish to have a car at school should pay a ing. At that meeting, I prefaced my sugges- crease from the $100 he had been making, mother, Babette Bramnick visiting from Florida, at a reception for the assembly- have my lunch. I have even overlooked fee for a school-issued parking permit. In tion that we as a town look at competitive his response was “Unsolicited is the an- man Tuesday night at the Northside Trattoria Tavern & Restaurant in Westfield. being yelled at by a student when I asked registering for this permit, students would bidding for the position of town attorney swer!” and then he added for emphasis “It him to drive more slowly. provide their license plate numbers to the with the statement, “The town absolutely was an unsolicited request.” Decision-Making Process Explained While the danger of students speeding school and sign a code of conduct that wants to have top quality legal representa- According to Councilman Echausse, has been addressed to the town council outlines proper behavior. The money col- tion. I don’t mean to suggest at all that we the town council’s finance committee and the police department numerous times, lected from the parking fees can be used look for another firm to do our legal ser- then, in closed session, voluntarily de- By Westfield Board of Ed President what disturbs me most is the fact that I by the school to fund a local or indepen- vice regardless of their quality, but we cided to raise the rate at which we pay the I’d like to address some comments rationale without having access to all the have also witnessed – on more than one dent maintenance crew to clean up the need someone who would give us top town attorney and his national law firm to we’ve heard recently about the board of information behind a decision. However, occasion – students engaged in lewd or streets. quality service.” These quotes are from the $125 for 2004 and to $150 for 2005 and education’s decision-making process, it is just not possible to consult with inappropriate behavior while in and The adults in our community must stop TV36 rebroadcast of that meeting. I then for the future as well. particularly regarding the role of public parents and seek their approval before around their cars. The recent acts of van- enabling students who appear to lack an added, “In a competitive bid process, per- This increase was part of the budgets of opinion and the difference between re- personnel changes are made. dalism on May 25th and June 12th are yet understanding of basic social etiquette. haps we could find another national firm those years. This is a 50 percent increase in sponsibilities of the board and superin- When appropriate, we seek input from another manifestation of this problem. While the students are directly to blame, that could do an excellent job at a lower hourly compensation in a 12-month pe- tendent. the public on our decisions. Just recently These “drawings,” photographed at the high school, the Town Council, the rate.” I can’t imagine that the mayor would riod. This was all without even a request Board members put considerable time we created a Citizens Advisory Commit- 12:15 p.m., were on display at a time Westfield Police Department and the lo- have misconstrued this to be a call for for an increase in compensation or a sched- into making decisions and take their role tee on Enrollment and sought reaction to when several kindergartners were being cal residents, myself included, are also at “bargain hunting for legal representation.” uled increase in compensation. These in- on the board very seriously. As represen- its recommendations through multiple escorted to school, and were left to sit for fault for not taking more decisive action Second: I do not doubt that Mr. Cockren creases cost the town an additional $54,450 tatives of the community, we want to meetings and a survey. As we embarked the afternoon on a block that is home to 29 in this conflict. Students who commit is probably doing a good job as the town last year and will probably cost the taxpay- make well-reasoned decisions that ben- on hiring a new high school principal children ages 11 and under, my own illegal acts deserve fines and tickets for attorney, even though I questioned the ers of Westfield an additional $40,000 efit the district as a whole. When large after 26 years, we sought public input on daughter included. Not only that, these their behavior, not scolding from their results of two of the town’s litigations. But annually going forward. numbers of parents do communicate to desired criteria through a public meeting cars were parked a mere block from principal. the point is the rate we are paying him and Why would the town council voluntar- the administration and the board, whether and survey. McKinley Elementary School, left in plain If these individuals wish to be treated his firm. As Councilman Bigosinski stated, ily increase the town’s expenses and by via e-mail or in person, the board listens A community elects a board and hires view for dozens of young children and as mature adults, they need to see that in the last year, approximately 70 percent extension the taxes for the citizens of carefully to the messages being shared. a superintendent with the tacit their parents. their needs are not more important than or $115,000 worth of the town’s extraordi- Westfield for legal representation, when We do use this input as one of the factors acknowledgement that somebody has to The students who committed this van- those of adults in the greater community. nary hourly work was done, not by Mr. we examine all other expenses to deter- in considering our decision, even if we do make the tough decisions and be account- dalism have displayed both poor citizen- Cockren, but by members of his firm, a mine if we could lower them? In 2004, the not always agree. able for them. The board’s role is a policy- April Krihak ship and extremely faulty judgment, quali- Westfield large national firm. Many times these are council and former mayor Greg A school superintendent is charged with setting one; we do not run the day-to-day ties that I do not believe reflect the atti- novice lawyers that may not even live in McDermott did this in closed session and making the hiring and personnel deci- aspects of the district. Specific personnel New Jersey, let alone Westfield. Some of without a competitive bidding process. sions for the district. For an important decisions remain the jurisdiction of su- Resident Joins Cranford Pool After the work was done by lawyers in New Why do some members of the council decision such as changing the leadership perintendents, even though laws require York and California who are not admitted consider any suggestion that we review the at Wilson and Washington Schools, Dr. boards of education to vote on every to do work in New Jersey. These lawyers town attorney’s compensation a political Foley did explain his rationale to us in recommendation. Placed on Wait List for Westfield from this national firm are making $150 an ploy? How can requesting a fair review of private. Some elements of his decision Making decisions that benefit the dis- I’m fairly new to Westfield, so perhaps Part of the benefit of living in this hour. Perhaps Mr. Cockren should be mak- how the citizen’s tax dollars are spent be are based on the strengths and weak- trict as a whole are not always easy, and someone can explain the Memorial Pool wonderful town is the pool. If the capac- ing $150 an hour but there should certainly political? If the town attorney position nesses of the various administrators in- it is impossible to make everyone happy situation to me. I was a member of the ity of the pool is a certain number why be a lower rate for these associates’ work. were to be part of a competitive bidding volved, which cannot be discussed in with every decision. The Westfield pool for the past two years, but this year don’t we do what other surrounding towns Third, and most importantly, is the process, the town would not be required to public. The board did consider parent schools are fortunate to have an extremely I sent in my renewal two days too late. I do and allow the residents to fill it first, method by which the town attorney’s and accept the lowest bid, but could use quali- concerns about disrupting both schools. supportive parent community, dedicated completely accept the consequences of then open it up to the surrounding towns. his national law firm’s hourly compensa- tative judgments in its decision-making On balance, we felt the change would staff and numerous resources that posi- sending in the renewal late and being It’s bad enough that you have to get on tion arrived at $150 an hour. From the early process. The mayor and council should not strengthen both schools and that Dr. tively impact the education our students placed on a wait list, of which, I was told line between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. just to get 1990’s until 2004, the town of Westfield confuse competitive bidding for this posi- Foley’s decision was reasonable and jus- receive. Hopefully these factors will en- by the Recreation Dept. that I was number into the pool. Is it revenue that drives this paid the town attorneys and by extension tion with a “bargain hunt.” tified. able the district to successfully handle 300. since out-of-towners fees are higher than their firms a rate of $100 an hour. Mr. Jim Baker Personnel changes are especially sen- change and move forward once decisions The thing that baffles me is that when resident fees? Cockren and by extension his firm ac- Westfield sitive because they are governed by com- have been made. I questioned why other towns are allowed Perhaps it’s time to change the policy if cepted this rate at the time of his appoint- plex laws and require privacy. As board On behalf of the board of education, we to join the pool or renew their member- Westfield residents can’t join their own members, we have access to information hope the community has a wonderful ships before it is filled with Westfield pool. Well we ended up doing what I was Parent Thanks Petix for Editorial that is both public and private. We know summer. Congratulations to the graduat- residents I was told by a staff member of instructed to do by the department staff, how frustrating it is for parents and mem- ing class of 2006. the recreation department that it’s not my who told me to find another pool, so we And Raising Important Issues bers of the community to understand the Anne Riegel tax dollars that pays for it, its Green Acres joined the Cranford pool. President, Board of Education property. That response just doesn’t seem Maria Mancheno I read Dr. Petix’s editorial in The Not only are the teachers left with less Feral Cat Article Is Westfield right to me. 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There may be hours posted, but I Trap-Neuter-Return (also known as and planning in communicating its mes- hear from students (beyond my own), es- Trap-Neuter-Release or TNR) has not sage to have their budget passed. I believe pecially in the math department, that their been proven to be effective at reducing their pre-voting campaign generated nec- queries are not really welcomed. I am sure the number of feral cats or eventually essary information as well as community this is true from an overworked supervisor eliminating cat colonies through natural interest and goodwill. with queries from teachers as well. attrition. In fact, colonies often grow in However, communication demands real As cutbacks are proposed, it seems ironic size because the cat food attracts neigh- listening. 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Skills and Positive Life Goals for Guest speaker Judith Martinovich Adolescents and Young People” and will discuss creative expressive ac- is a social skills counselor in North- tivities for individuals with special ern New Jersey. needs. Ms. Martinovich holds a Ms. Martinovich will describe how creative expressive activities may provide engaging languages for self- Del Monicos Welcome realization and for setting positive life goals. Such activities can in- Daughter, Gabrielle volve animals, art, crafts, dance, the- DR. AND MRS. AMADI REZAI Josh and Carrie-Ann Del Monico ater, drumming, graphic and Web (She is the former Miss Tina Ann Nienburg) of Westfield have announced the design, movement, storytelling and birth of their daughter, Gabrielle yoga, among other choices. Miguel A. Miguel and Ms. Christina M. Gabriel Shea Del Monico, on Sunday, April The Community Partnership for 23, at 8:25 p.m. at Overlook Hospi- People with Autism is sponsoring Miss Tina A. Nienburg tal in Summit. this series of programs for families Gabrielle weighed 6 pounds and 6 of those with special needs at the Ms. Christina M. Gabriel ounces and measured 19 inches in Scotch Plains Public Library. This length at birth. group is an initiative focused on guid- Weds Dr. Amadi Rezai ing and supporting the educational, The baby’s maternal grandparents Miss Tina Ann Nienburg, the Devlin of Matawan, both friends of are Judith and David DeFilippo of emotional, spiritual and social wel- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon To Wed Miguel A. Miguel fare of individuals with autism and the bride. Manahawkin and Edmund and Cathy Nienburg of Westfield, was married Their gowns were the same as that Mr. and Mrs. Munir Gabriel of Westfield have announced the en- Kipila of Farmingdale. their families in all aspects of the on Saturday, October 8, to Dr. Amadi local community. worn by the maid of honor and they gagement of their daughter, Ms. Her paternal grandparents are Rezai. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. carried bouquets of white painted New Website Available Christina Monica Gabriel of Joanne and Gerald Del Monico of The public is welcome to attend this Salman Rezai of La Mirada, Calif. free program. The Scotch Plains Pub- purple mini-Gerbera daisies with an Hoboken and Madrid, Spain, to Westfield. and Tehran, Iran. English ivy collar and trailing ribbons. On Senior Housing Miguel Angel Miguel Soria of Anna Kipila of Farmingdale is lic Library is located at 1927 Bartle The Reverend William Morris offi- Avenue. For more details, please call Dr. Emad Hashemi of Cherry Hill, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Se- Valencia, Spain. He is the son of Gabrielle’s maternal great-grand- ciated at the afternoon Nuptial Mass a friend of the bridegroom, was the nior Citizens Housing Corporation has Miguel Miguel and Mrs. Leonor mother. (908) 322-5007 or access the library’s at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church website at www.scotlib.org. best man. Serving as ushers were announced the debut of its new website, Soria, also of Valencia. Edith Dudash of Bradenton, Fla. in Westfield. A cocktail hour and re- Marc Nienburg of Red Bank, the www.westfieldseniorhousing.com. A 1992 graduate of Westfield High and Gloria Del Monico of Berkeley, ception followed at The Highlawn bride’s brother; Behnam Mehdian of It enables prospective residents and School, the future bride received her Ill. are her paternal great-grand- Fitness Workshops Pavilion in West Orange. La Mirada, Calif., the bridegroom’s other interested individuals to view Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychol- mothers. On Tap at YMCA Given in marriage by her father, the nephew; Michael Midgley of New the qualifications for housing at ogy/Marketing in 1996 from Boston bride wore a white silk, super organza York City, a cousin of the bride, and Westfield Senior Housing and Sec- College in Newton, Mass. and her Parents Anonymous SCOTCH PLAINS – The gown by Christos with a dropped Armen Karapetian of Glendale, Ca- ond Westfield Senior Housing, lo- Master of Business Administration de- To Meet on June 28 Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and waist with an A-line skirt and a semi- lif., a friend of the bridegroom. cated at 1133 and 1129 Boynton Av- gree in 2003 from the Stern School of NETA, a non-profit fitness profes- cathedral length train. The neckline, Joseph and Anthony Paiva of West enue in Westfield. Business at New York University. She WESTFIELD – A new Parents sional association, will co-sponsor sleeveless bodice, waist and hemline Chester, Pa., cousins of the bride, and Besides providing an abundance of currently is transferring from a global Anonymous of New Jersey, Inc. par- workshops on Saturday and Sunday, were embellished with silver embroi- Ramtin Mehdian of La Mirada, Ca- information on both buildings, the product manager position at Merck & ent support group, sponsored by the July 22 and 23. Both will commence dery and beading. lif., the bridegroom’s nephew, were website contains interior and exterior Co. in Whitehouse Station to a local Family Support Organization (FSO), at 8 a.m. at the YMCA, located at The bride wore a pearl and rhine- the ring bearers. pictures, apartment diagrams, links product manager position with Merck meets on the second and fourth 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch stone tiara and an elbow-length veil Dr. Marisa Baker of Tampa, Fla., a to other pertinent resources for older Sharp and Dohme in Madrid. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Plains. embroidered with silver beading and friend of the bride; Mark Wright of adults and a narrative of the history of Her fiancé was awarded his Eco- at the FSO of Union County office at The “Active Older Adults Work- pearls to match her gown. She carried Fort Worth, Tex., a friend of the bride- the buildings. There also is a descrip- nomics and Business Administra- 137 Elmer Street in Westfield. shop” will be held on Saturday and a small clutch clustered bouquet of groom, and Miss Julie Anne Panetta tion of the many services available to tion degree in 1996 from the Univer- Free, confidential and open to any- will cover specific issues that partici- closed purple roses with a collar of and Mrs. Kerry Anne George, both residents of the complex. sity of Valencia and now is complet- one raising children, the group of- pants may encounter, including medi- English ivy draped in white satin. cousins of the bride from Wilkes- “We are all very excited about this ing a master’s degree in sales and fers parents a place to relieve stress cal considerations, orthopedic con- Miss Toni Ann Nienburg of Barre, Pa., did scripture readings at new presence on the Web,” said Ruth marketing at the ESADE School of and find new and better ways to cerns and the normal effects of aging Monmouth Beach, the bride’s twin the ceremony. Smith, Executive Director of Business in Madrid. He currently is parent. The next meeting will take and how these relate to exercise and sister, was her maid of honor. She A 1990 Westfield High School Westfield Senior Citizens Housing. a Product Manager with Merck Sharp place on June 28. health. wore a full-length, satin eggplant-col- graduate, the bride received her “It gives prospective tenants and their and Dohme in Madrid. The FSO is contracted by the New “No Equipment Needed” will be ored gown by Vera Wang with a draped Bachelor of Science degree in Nurs- families the opportunity to discover A May 2007 wedding is planned Jersey Department of Human Ser- held on Sunday and will concentrate bodice and ribbon that tied at the back. ing from Villanova University in all we have to offer from the comfort in New Jersey. The couple will re- vices to offer support, education and on minimizing the use of equipment She carried a bouquet of purple roses 1994. In 2002, she earned a Master of their own homes.” side in Madrid. advocacy for parents and caregivers and how to use focus, body weight and white painted pale purple mini- of Science degree in Nursing and a of children with special mental health and exercise sequencing to develop Gerbera daisies mixed in an English Master of Arts degree in Nursing needs. To reserve a place for the effective, equipment-free workouts. ivy collar with trailing ribbons. Education from Seton Hall Univer- upcoming program, be placed on a For more information, please call The bridal attendants included Ms. sity. She is a Women’s Health Nurse mailing list for future events or for Sheri Cognetti at (908) 889-8880, Mimi Rezai of La Mirada, Calif., the Practitioner and currently practic- more details, please call Kathy, Mary extension no. 141. To register, please bridegroom’s sister; Miss Mahsa ing as a Registered Professional or Gail at (908) 789-7625 during call (800)-AEROBIC or access Tehrani, also of La Mirada, the Nurse in the Labor and Delivery business hours. www.netafit.org. bridegroom’s niece; Mrs. Brigitte Department at Monmouth Medical Kelly of Madison and Ms. Lynne Center in Long Branch. The bridegroom graduated in 1988 JUXTAPOSE ‘Y’ Offers Basketball from the Oakridge School in Arling- GALLERY ton, Tex. and from Texas Christian For Grades 1 and 2 University in 1992 with a Bachelor of WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area Science degree in Biology. He was “Y” will offer an instructional basket- awarded his medical degree in 2000 Creative Custom Framing ball league for first- and second-grade from St. George’s University in D C C M boys and girls on Tuesdays and Thurs- Grenada and completed his residency esign onsultation & reative atting days from 6 to 8 p.m. at the “Y”’s main in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2004 Needlepoint • Mirrors facility at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. at Monmouth Medical Center. Dr. B F S B M Coaches will lead players through Rezai currently is in private practice ox raming • hadow oxes for emorabilia drills and games designed to build in Manahawkin. JUXTAPOSE GALLERY skills, develop coordination and en- The bride’s mother and sister hosted 58 Elm Street, Westfield 908-232-3278 hance a love of the game. Children bridal showers at the Echo Lake Coun- www.juxtaposegallery.com must be registered by Saturday, July 1. try Club in Westfield and also at the Volunteer coaches are needed. To Matawan home of Ms. Lynne Devlin. volunteer or for more details, please The rehearsal dinner was held at call Steve Kralovich at (908) 233-2700, Acquaviva delle fonti in Westfield. extension no. 258 or e-mail Following a wedding trip to St. [email protected]. Lucia, the couple resides in Bayville.

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This place on Tuesday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Chapter of Hadassah, was recently Westfield Chapter of Hadassah. year’s theme is “Paws, Claws, Scales and Thursday, June 29, at 2 p.m. named a recipient of the 20th Annual Her past accomplishments for the and Tales” for pre-kindergarten Children listen to stories and do an Hadassah National Northern New Jersey through fifth grade and “Creature activity. Leadership Award. Region of Hadassah Feature” for teenagers. Youngsters are invited to play chess Chapter President include acting as Animal activities, stories and mov- at the library on Wednesday, June 28, Jeanne Goldstein an- Myrtle Wreath pho- ies for all ages will be featured. In- from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nounced the award at tographer; Spring person registration is required for Also on June 28, the “Mother Goose the chapter’s annual Conference Coordi- “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales,” Group,” for toddlers up to age two- installation luncheon nator, Bulletin Editor while teenagers may register online and-a-half with a caregiver, will be that was held May 23 Chief and Area Advi- for “Creature Feature” at offered from 10 to 10:20 a.m. Chil- at the Spanish Tavern sor to several chap- www.wmlnj.org. dren take part in stories, songs, finger in Mountainside. ters. Additionally, two programs will be plays and movement activities. This award pays Mrs. Bieber is ac- offered for adults. Adult programs “Tots’ Story Time,” for those age tribute to members tive in the Parent- are free and open to Westfield Memo- two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half and whose leadership ac- Teacher Organization GIVING HOPE TO THE HOMELESS…The Willow Grove Presbyterian Church complishments at McKinley Elemen- rial Library or M.U.R.A.L. a caregiver, will meet Thursday, June in Scotch Plains was recently honored on its 20th anniversary of providing shelter cardholders. 29, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Youngsters and meals to homeless people on a rotating basis with other houses of worship within Hadassah and Renate Bieber tary School in Author Helen-Chantal Pike will dis- listen to a story and do an activity. through Homefirst, formerly known as the Interfaith Council for the Homeless of civic, educational and Westfield and volun- cuss her book, “Asbury Park’s Glory “Creative Dramatics,” for those in Union County. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mary Robinson, Director of cultural organizations reflect teers at the McKinley School library. Days: The Story of an American Re- kindergarten to third grade, will meet External Affairs for Homefirst; Bill Franklin, a former shelter client; Gloria Hadassah’s dedication to the prin- She and her family are members of sort,” on Tuesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. on June 29 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Chil- Valentine, Homeless Host Coordinator, and Marilyn Thorne, Mission Elder. ciples of the volunteer ethic. Award Temple Sholom in Fanwood. In addi- “TGIF: Emily Dickinson” will be dren listen to classic stories and take recipients are selected by their peers tion, she is an expert quilter and has held on Friday, June 30, at 1:30 p.m. part in a creative dramatics activity. and represent a wide range of achieve- displayed her work in quilt shows. and will spotlight the poet’s work. Finally, Color/Shape Bingo, for Willow Grove Renews Hope ments. With 1,000 chapters in the United Light refreshments will be served. young children who know some “Leadership often means taking States and Puerto Rico, Hadassah is There also will be several other shapes and colors, will be held on risks, being able to face criticism, the largest Jewish women’s organi- programs for children. Children’s pro- Friday, June 30, from 10 to 10:45 For Homeless For 20 Years develop vision and carry through a zation, as well as the largest Zionist grams are open to all full service a.m. Participants will play bingo and SCOTCH PLAINS – During the project despite all complications,” said organization in the United States. Willow Grove continues to host Hadassah is celebrating 94 years of Westfield Memorial Library win stickers. Sunday morning worship service on homeless guests quarterly through the National President of Hadassah June cardholders. The library is located at 550 East May 7, the Willow Grove Presbyte- Walker. “Anyone who has dared to be service rooted in health care, educa- work of 45 member volunteers and tion, child rescue and rehabilitation. “Baby Rhyme Time,” for babies Broad Street in Westfield. For more rian Church received special recog- support from other congregations. a leader understands the challenges.” who are not yet walking and a information, please call (908) 789- nition for 20 years of providing tem- Four times a year, the church houses caregiver, will be held Monday, June 4090, visit the library’s website at porary shelter to homeless people and feeds as many as 14 homeless 26, from 10 to 10:20 a.m. Attendees www.wmlnj.org or stop by the li- from Union County. people for a week. Garden Club Recognizes participate in rhymes, lap bounces, brary for a copy of its quarterly news- Mary Robinson, Director of Exter- Further information about volun- songs and claps. letter. nal Affairs for Homefirst, and Bill teering for or donating to Homefirst Franklin, a former shelter client, spoke is available at http://www.interfaith- ‘Random Acts of Beauty’ during the service. Mr. Franklin de- council.org/ or by calling (908) 753- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Gar- ments for the overlook. Williams Optimist Club Announces scribed the effect Homefirst has had 4001. For more information about den Club recently selected three win- Nursery and Gift House donated on his life as he has recovered from Willow Grove, please call the church ners for “Random Acts of Beauty,” a these as well. Oratorical Contest Winners addictions, found a job and a perma- office Monday through Friday at (908) major project of the club during 2005. Helen and Peter Rentoulis, owners nent home and become active in his 232-5678, send an e-mail to It was designed to recognize and thank of Vicki’s Diner on East Broad Street, WESTFIELD – The Optimist Amy Reich and Meghan Sullivan at home church. He also shared how [email protected] or access area merchants for their efforts to beau- were acknowledged for fall and holi- Club of Westfield has chosen Roosevelt and Paige Xio Alvarez, grateful he was to be welcomed with www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. tify their surroundings and contribute day displays in front of the business. Danielle Fields of Roosevelt Inter- Rachel Baron, Siya Bhatt, Stephen open arms into the shelter congrega- The Willow Grove Presbyterian to quality of life in their community. Current plans call for a continuation mediate School and Amelia Buell, Meghan Cleary, Catolina tions in his time of need. Church is located at 1961 Raritan Judges for the event were Ruth of the Random Acts of Beauty project Morabito of Edison Intermediate Gaglioti, Corey Lipshultz, Sierra Together, he and Ms. Robinson Road in Scotch Plains, opposite the Paul, Diane Clemson and Barbara in 2006. Members of the public are School as the winners of the club’s McAliney, Madison Mone, Olivia presented to the congregation a com- Scotch Plains Southside Firehouse Lewis, all members of the Westfield invited to nominate Westfield business inaugural oratorical contest for Ryan and Samantha Waldman at memorative 20th Anniversary ban- and near the corner of South Martine Garden Club. owners or professional offices to re- middle school students. Edison. Each finalist received a Cer- ner, which now is prominently dis- Avenue. Williams Nursery and Gift House ceive the award. Nominations must be With the assistance of fine arts tificate of Achievement. played in the sanctuary. All its facilities are handicap-ac- on Springfield Avenue was honored received by August and may be di- instructors Kim Jonny and Michael This is the first year the club, which In 1986, Willow Grove had a shared cessible. Sunday worship services for planting and maintaining the urns rected to Ruth Paul at (908) 232-3736. Altmann, the club honored the stu- has been active in the community vision with other Union County reli- are at 10:30 a.m. and will be held at at the Mindowaskin overlook during A review of nominated spaces will dents at a dinner on June 14, present- since 1989, has sponsored the con- gious leaders and lay people to elimi- 10 a.m. during the summer starting the spring and summer seasons. take place in August and September. ing them each with a $250 United test. Other programs and service nate homelessness in Union County. June 25. Large-print bulletins and Nancy Priest and Kay Cross were The Westfield Garden Club is a mem- States Savings Bond, a medallion projects the club organizes and par- Out of this vision, they created the hymnbooks are available, as are recognized for having designed and ber of the National Garden Clubs, and a Certificate of Achievement. ticipates in are holiday food baskets, Interfaith Council for the Homeless headsets for the hearing-impaired. installed the fall and winter arrange- Inc. and the Central Atlantic Region. A total of 27 seventh-grade Public the annual Halloween haunted house, of Union County. Speaking students participated in the essay contests, a ninth-grade orien- What began as a commitment of 11 Business competition, held at both schools. tation service project and the annual congregations to shelter 14 single “Town Favorite” women and families on a rotating Embroidery Customer Each gave a public address four min- Project Graduation (BASH). Sport Camps utes in length on one of three topics: The club also gives annual recog- basis has grown within Union County Of The Week “The benefits of volunteerism are...,” nition for special achievements in and beyond. The Interfaith Hospital- w/ Westfield Coaches “What makes middle school students the community, including the Friend ity Network is now used as a model tick” or “The positive and negative of Youth Award, the Youth Volunteer implemented across the country. Soccer Camp with Chuck Ropars In May, the Willow Grove Presby- aspects of stereotyping are...” Award and the Middle School Weeks of June 26th and July 3rd Faculty and administration se- Teacher of the Year Award. terian Church hosted homeless guests as part of an ongoing mission project Baseball Camp with Dave Duelks lected the finalists and members of rd th the club chose the winners. Local Church to Hold with Homefirst, formerly known as Weeks of July 3 & July 10 The other finalists were Mark the Interfaith Council for the Home- Basketball Camp with Neil Horne less of Union County. Androconis, Meghan Dunn, Geor- Vacation Bible School Weeks of June 26th & July 10th (M-Th) gia Gleason, Christopher Neylan, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Terrill Road Area Residents Invited Wrestling Camp with Glen Kurz Baptist Church will offer its Vacation st th Thrift Shop Featuring Bible School, entitled “Arctic Edge: To Hiking Club Events Weeks of July 31 & August 7 Where Adventure Meets Courage™,” COUNTY – The Union County Flag Football Camp with Dave Duelks Fashions For Summer from Monday to Friday, July 31 to Au- Hiking Club offers a varied program Weeks of June 26th & July 17th SCOTCH PLAINS – The gust 4, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the of outdoor activities that provides Lucy Pritzker Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service church, located at 1340 Terrill Road in wholesome recreation while contrib- Held 9:00am-12:00pm, Mon-Fri. for Ages 8-14yrs. Just Babies Daycare League Thrift Shop, located at 1730 Scotch Plains. uting to physical fitness. East Second Street in Scotch Plains, Built around a trip to the Arctic, the Hiking and bicycling activities are is offering summer attire for the en- Town Embroidery week will feature Bible stories, a Crafts regularly scheduled, most of which Westfield Recreation Department tire family. Depot, fun music, snacks and recre- take place in central and northern Shorts, T-shirts, bathing suits, ca- ation. It is open to children from infants New Jersey. Membership dues are 425 East Broad Street ~ 908-789-4080 102 Quimby Street sual and dress clothes for men, through sixth grade. To register, please $10 per year. For a complimentary, www.westfieldnj.gov/recreation 908 233 -1221 women and children are available, call (908) 322-7151 or visit six-month schedule, please call (908) along with shoes, sandals and purses. www.members.aol.com/terrillrdbaptist. 527-4900. www.townembroidery.com To make room for new merchan- dise, the shop will hold a semi-sea- sonal Bag Sale from Saturday, June 24, to Friday, June 30, during which SUMMER time customers may fill a bag for $5. Anything that does not fit will be half price. Also included in this sale will be the few remaining wedding TUTORING gowns still left on the racks, offered at half price. The gowns are now priced from $25 to $100. The store will be closed for the July 4 holiday and will reopen on Thursday, July 6, on its summer schedule. Shelves and racks will be restocked with all new $30/hr gently-used merchandise. Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday in July, and Tuesday through Friday in August. For directions or more de- tails, please call (908) 322-5420 dur- ing business hours. 409 Park Ave. Scotch Plains 908.322.1220

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201 South Avenue East Westfield, New Jersey 908-654-8885 Page 8 Thursday, June 22, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Education News National Honor Society Inducts 133 WHS Students WESTFIELD – In recognition of Angelina I Garneva Allison Simon academic excellence, leadership, ser- Emily Gee Jenna Skoller Kelly Gelber Leanne Skorge vice and character, 126 junior and Lindsay Goldberg Arielle Smelkinson seven additional senior Westfield Andrew Goldman Jacqueline Snyder High School students were inducted Marissa Goldner Jesse Solomon into the National Honor Society. Ilene R Goodman Kate M Statton William M Harbaugh Caroline E Steller Westfield High School Principal Dr. Matthew Harris Jack Sternal Robert Petix commended the students Zachary Harris Jacob Stevens-Haas on their valuable contributions to their Ying He Virginia Stroup school and society. Jonathan Helfand Satya Tagat Christopher Kalis Katherine L Taylor Financial awards totaling approxi- Valerie Keil Julie Tiedrich mately $2000 were presented to five James Kelly William Uhr Erika Kettleson Ted Vincett National Honor Society members for HEAVY MEDAL…Student, Peter Durning and Scotch Plains’ Matthew Ander- their service contributions. Elizabeth J Kline Samantha Vitale CARDS FOR KATRINA…Under the guidance of Westfield public schools art Bryan Knapp Jason Waks son were honored with the Edward Jennings Medallion for Literary Achievement teacher Alison Hooper, the students at McKinley School designed a personalized In addition, the Parent-Teacher Anna E Koehler Josh Wasserman on June 3 at Seton Hall Preparatory School’s Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony. note card, which was professionally printed and sold to raise money to help the organization’s award went to Emily Julia Korn Heather Welham Matthew was also the recipient of the French Studies Medallion. Presenting the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The project raised more than $1,000, which was Singer, a senior, for her large contribution Kate Kovalenko Robert Whitehead award were English Department Chairperson William Casey, left, Creative sent to a school in Louisiana to help replace the many books and other school of service hours in the school’s office. Edward Langer Maxwell H Wieder Writing teacher Marty Berman and Headmaster Msgr. Michael E. Kelly. Jennifer Laspata Molly G Williams supplies destroyed in the hurricane. Displaying the original note cards are Nathan Margolin performed a mu- Neha Limaye Ayn Carlee Wisler McKinley students, from left to right, Gregory Inamine, Danisha Field, Megan sical presentation. The 2005-2006 Mary Kate Luker Alexander Wronski Mulrooney and Michael Kirkland, back row; Andrew Li, Sabrina Cavanagh and president of the WHS chapter of the Caroline Yost Benjamin Zakarin Dalton Herzog, front row. National Honor Society, Kaitlin Seniors Gorman, welcomed guests. Those Stephen Caprario Ryan Gundrum elected as National Honor Society Kevin Devaney Alexander Kao officers for the 2006-07 school year Margaret Driscoll Jennifer Sipe are president Jessica Cain, vice presi- Kayla Vandervort dent Will Schwartz, secretary Satya Cranford Teacher Tagat and treasurer Ojus Patil. Dr. Petix and National Honor Soci- Receives Fulbright ety advisor Les Jacobsen presented WESTFIELD–Adrienne certificates and pins to the new mem- Morrison-Bishop of Orange/Hillside bers. Westfield High School PTSO Avenue schools in Cranford won a representative Cindy Goldman, con- Fulbright Teacher Exchange grant to gratulated the students, who included: teach in France. Juniors Ms. Morrison-Bishop, a Westfield Randi Ackerman Claire Macdonald resident, received a Bachelor of Arts Amy Altszuler Nathan Margolin degree in French and Political Science, Philip J Anton Michael Marks Jillian Aronson Kevin Maus as well as a Master’s degree in French Stephanie Baeder Natalia Mavrogiannis literature from Tufts University. She Luke M Baran Erin McCarthy also has a Master’s of Arts degree in Amy Behr Lauren E McCurdy Law & Diplomacy from The Fletcher Gregory H Boyle Amanda McQuade Emily S Bregman Rebecca McQuade School of Law and Diplomacy. BACCALAUREATE TO THE FUTURE…Patrick Muldoon, resident of Beth Budnick Philip J Micele She has taught nine years in the Westfield, was honored with the Computer Technology Medallion on June 3 at Jessica Cain Georgia Mierswa Cranford school district and will be Seton Hall Preparatory School’s Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony. Presenting Patrina Caruana Katherine Morgan one of approximately 170 U.S. citi- the award were Computer Technology teacher Diane Costantino and Headmas- FOUR FOR FOUR…Scholarships of $1000 for four years were awarded to four Matthew S Carville Stephanie Musat zens who will travel abroad for the ter Msgr. Michael E. Kelly. seniors of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School at the Pantagis Renaissance Tiffany Cayado Rachel Newberg Julia P Cederroth Julienne Niemiera 2006-2007 academic year through the restaurant on June 7. The Rotary-Garbe Foundation Chairman, Robert Kraus, Brian Checchio Caitlyn Oster Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. left, stands with Dr. David Heisey, high school principal, right. The recipients, Lingbo Chen Ojus Patil Westfield HS Students from left to right, are James Alfano who will be attending Villanova; Daniel Christopher Chou Courtney Phillips Graham, John Hopkins; Emily Wallden, Rutgers; and Andrew Goldberg, Rutgers. Theodore Chou Tara Picaro Area Students Make Anthony Cocuzza Olivia Pomann Awarded PTC Scholarships Catherine Cordeiro Colleen E Psomas Lafayette Dean’s List Seniors Named Bloustein, Kathryn N Cronen Sarah E. Queller AREA – The names of 857 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Par- lege of William & Mary, where he Jennifer Danielsson Ellen Ramage Lafayette College students named to ent Teacher Council (PTC) awarded will pursue a degree in History. He Nicole Di Benedetto Daniella Regencia Kristen Dilzell Nicole A Reich the 2006 spring semester Dean’s List 14 scholarships totaling $19,500 on has been on the Varsity Soccer and National Merit Scholars Aaron E Eisenberg Matthew T Renart were recently announced. Thursday, June 1. The PTC hosted a swim teams while at WHS and is Casey Elkoury Jessica Riegel Mountainside’s Arda Margaret Hotz, breakfast reception for the recipients active in Peer Ministry at St. Helen’s WESTFIELD – Thirty-nine mem- ard Scialabba, Lauren Sinnenberg, Samaa El-Sherbeini Nathaniel Roquet Class of 2008, earned recognition. and their families. Church. He has also worked as a bers of Westfield High School’s Michael Yee, Yuchen Zhang and Jen- Elizabeth M Falzon Adam L Rubin Rachael Feeney Lindsey Ann Sauerwein Scotch Plains students, Benjamin Each year, the PTC raises funds soccer referee and lifeguard. (WHS) class of 2006 were named nifer Zhu. Lauren Finestein Melanie Schor Flath, Class of 2007, Tracy Salmon, through donations solicited by the Jason Kealy will be attending Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Twenty-three students were recog- Alena Fleming Ian Schwartz Class of 2008 and Michelle Swick, Class various Parent Teacher organizations LaSalle College with an interest in Scholars. The Bloustein Scholars are nized as Commended National Merit Andrew K Ford William Schwartz of 2009, were placed on the Dean’s List. at each of the nine schools in the Criminal Justice. He has been a NJ Claire S Fox Julie Anne Shelman David Ackerman, Miriam Becker- Scholars. These students are Kristin Joshua Friedman Marlena Sheridan Westfield’s Michael Feniger, Class district. The scholarships are awarded Demolay State Jurisdictional Of- Cohen, Kevin Block, Christopher Aguero, Katharine Anderson, Dana Jason Frost Daniel Shorrock of 2009, Whitney Laird, Class of 2007, to seniors who plan to further their ficer, captain of Westfield Police Byrne, Rachel Charatan, Lisa Chen, Barrasso, Miriam Becker-Cohen, Kelly Furlong John-William Sidhom Andrew Levy, Class of 2009, Daniel education and continue to demon- Explorers and on the Varsity Rugby Raymond Chen, Jesse Cohn, Patrick Kevin Block, Rachel Charatan, Lisa Rea, Class of 2007 and Christopher strate scholarship, community ser- team. He has also volunteered in Daurio, Christine DeSerio, Gianna Chen, Jesse Cohn, Jesse Garfinkel, Local Residents Velderman, Class of 2009, made the vice and integrity. the NJ battered woman’s shelter DiFrancesco, Monica Doss, Jane Kaitlin Gorman, Jessica Graham, Graduate from Pingry Dean’s List. David Ackerman will attend and worked as a photo lab techni- Eilbacher, Alissa Eisenberg, Lindsay Kevin Liang, Matt Liebowitz, Each of the students has achieved Northwestern University in the fall cian. Elbaum, Allison Fleder, Thomas Jonathan Maimon, Joann Matthew, AREA – Headmaster Nathaniel at least a 3.45 semester grade point and study astronomy. While at WHS, Kari LoBrutto will attend College Fringer, Alan Futran, Jesse Garfinkel, Jennifer Metz, Kimberly Milan, Kyle Conard, Pingry Board of Trustees Chair average out of a possible 4.0. he was involved in cross country, of New Jersey with an interest in Kaitlin Gorman, Erica Greene, Ben Murray, Anne Peyton, Caitlin Reilly, Vicki Brooks and Upper School Direc- winter and spring track, French Nursing. Kari is a member of the New Harel, Matthew Leong, Rachel Lauren Sinnenberg and Brian Yee. tor Jonathan Leef conferred diplomas Career Days Held at Club, Science Club and National Jersey Dance Theater Ensemble and Leopold, Kevin Liang, Rachael Louie, Two WHS students, Rachel Leopold upon 126 graduates of the Pingry Honor Society. He has volunteered has worked as a teacher’s assistant in Caroline Luppescu, Jonathan and Jennifer Zhu, were named as School. The commencement exercises Intermediate Schools as a transitional leader at the high dance classes and raised money for Maimon, Joann Mathew, Jennifer National Merit Scholarship Finalists, took place on Sunday, June 11. WESTFIELD – Both Edison and school and as a math tutor. David Make-A-Wish Foundation. Metz, Jessica Moskowitz, Carly Oliff, and Yuchen Zhang is a National Merit Nicholas Kasten of Fanwood Roosevelt Intermediate Schools in has also worked at Trailside Nature Aaron Moore will attend William Carrie Palumbo, Anne Peyton, Rich- Scholarship Winner. graduated as a National Merit Com- Westfield held Career Awareness Center. Paterson University. He is a member mended Scholar. Days this spring. More than 50 pro- Lauren Bentivegna will attend Se- of the Westfield Y Black Achievers Rachel Van Wert of Scotch Plains fessionals visited the schools in morn- ton Hall University. She is a member group and active in Bethel Baptist Wardlaw-Hartridge Fifth graduated as a member of the Cum ing sessions held in the classrooms. of the Color Guard and track and field Church. He also volunteers at the Laude Society and was named a Na- The guidance departments of both and is also active in the Christian Westfield Community Center and tional Merit Commended Scholar. She schools arranged the Career Days. Edison Awareness Club. She is involved in works as a camp counselor at the Y. Graders Graduate D.A.R.E. earned an Elizabeth Allan Smith ’83 Guidance Counselor Gloria White- the Evangel Church in Scotch Plains, Victor Nolasco will be attending SCOTCH PLAINS –Armed with Katie commented on the many ways Memorial Pingry-Duke Scholarship James explained, “We feel it is our re- teaching Sunday school classes. NJIT with an interest in computers. the knowledge that drugs and alcohol alcohol impacts the body. She also and a Union College Casmir A. France sponsibility to provide as much infor- Lauren has also held part time jobs At WHS, he has been involved in are harmful, habit-forming sub- discussed the dangers of some of the Award for Excellence in English. mation as possible to guide them (the after school and during the summer soccer and track. He has also partici- stances, fifth grade students from The most harmful drugs like cocaine. Westfield resident Julianne DiLeo students) in becoming productive and months. pated in the Transition Project, pro- Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison “This program (D.A.R.E.) sends also graduated. In addition, self-sufficient members of our society.” Stephen Caprario is planning to viding support to incoming freshman. were awarded diplomas and t-shirts the right message to children,” she Westfield’s Sam Blum was named a Each student had the opportunity attend Arizona State University, Sarah St. Lifer will be attending from Edison police officer Steve said, adding that it is important to National Merit Scholarship Semifi- of gaining knowledge of at least three where he will study business. He has Bennington College. She has been Miller and fifth grade teachers Ellen “say no for stronger, safer lives.” nalist and National Achievement careers. Guest speakers represented a been a member of the cross country the Photo/Art director of the Hi’s Eye Colandrea and Debbie Kendall, mark- D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series Scholarship Finalist. variety of professions ranging from team and winter and spring track. He and a member in the Model UN, ing their graduation from D.A.R.E. of classroom lessons that teaches chil- Westfielder Caitlin Jennings earned acting to genetic researchers, photo- has volunteered in the Transition where she represented Westfield High (Drug Abuse Resistance Program). dren from kindergarten through 12th Cum Laude Society, AP Scholar, journalists to doctors, chefs to engi- Project and is active in his church. He School in the regional conference. At the graduation on May 24, the grade how to resist peer pressure and live National Merit Commended Scholar neers and many in between. received the Eagle Scout Award and She has also worked as a lifeguard AP Room was filled with proud par- productive drug and violence-free lives. and John R. Whittemore ’47 Biology participated in painting a storybook and swim instructor. ents and faculty members who lis- Award recognition. Eric Whyte Elected character mural in the Wilson School Giovanna Pafumi will be attending tened to essay winners Meghan Reddy Students Graduate Westfield resident Kelly Peeler was library. Seton Hall University, where her in- of Scotch Plains, Amrit Walia of named to the Cum Laude Society and Deerfield President Dakota Carey will attend the Uni- terest lies in language and interna- Edison, Katie Buchbinder of Scotch From Seton Hall Prep earned recognition as an AP Scholar, MOUNTINSIDE – Eric Whyte of versity of Rhode Island in the fall. tional studies. She has been a Varsity Plains and Wesley Spear of AREA - Matthew Anderson and Bloustein Scholar and National Merit Mountainside has been elected stu- She was in involved in cross country Softball player and member of the Bridgewater discuss their research Juan-Anton Velarde, residents of Scholarship Recipient. dent council president at Deerfield at the high school and active in Peer Key Club. on drug and alcohol abuse, and elo- Scotch Plains, received their diplo- Nadine Reitman, a Westfield resi- Elementary School in Mountainside Ministry at Holy Trinity Church. She Elizabeth Riddle will be attending quently express their commitment to mas at Seton Hall Preparatory dent, was name to the Cum Laude for the 2006-2007 school year. He will also works at the Westfield Y in the Costal Carolina University. She has maintaining a healthy, drug-free School’s 146th commencement exer- Society and AP Scholar. be entering the eighth grade in the fall. aftercare program. been a captain of the varsity lifestyle. Each of the essay winners cises on Sunday, June 4. He told class members that he Arielle Dance will attend cheerleading squad and working in a was given a special medal from Of- Matthew received the French Stud- Bucknell University would “do my best to fulfill the job of Spelman College with an interest children’s party planning company. ficer Miller. ies Medallion and the Edward president. I promise to make next in women’s health. She has been Jacqueline Wendel will be attend- “The worst part of smoking is that Jennings Medallion (literary achieve- Awards Degrees year’s school year the most exciting involved in the Awareness Club, ing DeSales College. She has been it hurts everyone around me,” said ment) as well as the Msgr. Thomas J. AREA – Bucknell University con- and prosperous ever.” cheerleading and is a co-captain Co-Captain of the JV Softball Team, Wesley. “I should always be able to Tuohy Award, which is presented to ferred nearly 800 bachelor’s and Eric has served on the student coun- for Making Strides against Breast plays the viola in the orchestra and is walk away from situations that make those graduating seniors who have master’s degrees during commence- cil for the past three years. Cancer. She is also involved in her active in volunteer work at her church. me uncomfortable.” maintained a 4.0 average for four ment ceremonies May 21. Degrees were church. She also works part-time in a women’s He added that it was important to years. He will attend New York Uni- awarded for studies in liberal arts and WF Students Win Thomas Finger will attend the Col- clothing store. him to keep his body fit and healthy. versity in September. professional programs in engineering, “I will be a leader, not a follower,” Juan Anton Velarde will attend education, management and music. Awards at Delbarton he said. University of Scranton in the fall. Local graduates include: WESTFIELD – At the June 4 com- Fanwood’s Meredith Davis, daugh- mencement exercises for Delbarton ter of Orville Davis and Sherry Ortiz- School, David Weinstein of Westfield Higgins, and a 2002 graduate of New was recognized for his outstanding Providence High School, graduated performance and contribution to the with a Bachelor of Arts degree in school with a Delbarton Medal. Political Science and Women’s and David won the medal for his excel- Gender Studies. lent achievement and dedication to Scotch Plains’ Michael Heinrich, the Deanery Program. son of Roger and Beverly Heinrich, Delbarton eighth grader John and a 2002 graduate of Scotch Plains- Descalzi of Westfield also received Fanwood High School, graduated an academic award for his outstand- with a Bachelor of Science degree in ing performance in religious studies. Chemistry; Westfield’s Elisabeth John’s award, as well as many other Salemme, daughter of Joseph and underclassmen academic awards, was Karen Salemme, and a 2002 graduate given at the Delbarton awards convo- of Westfield High School, graduated cation for underclassmen on May 22. Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Col- Page-Katz Graduates lege Major and departmental honors in Political Science. Loyola Cum Laude Scotch Plains’ Renee Souris, WESTFIELD –Caroline Page-Katz daughter of Nickolaus and Eileen graduated cum laude from Loyola WALK THE LINE… Tamaques Elementary School held its annual “Walk to Souris, and a 2002 graduate of Mount College in Maryland with a Bachelor Chrissy Hamway for the Westfield Leader and the Times School Day” on May 31 in conjunction with its Spirit Week. Christana Psyhojos, YOU’RE A GRAND OL’ FLAG…Tamaques Elementary School students gather Saint Mary Academy, graduated with of Arts degree on May 20. She is the above, a fourth grader, won a raffle to walk with Principal Michael Cullen and was last Wednesday as girl scouts and boy scouts retired the school’s old flag and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political daughter of Patricia Page and Robert joined by neighborhood friends. Anne Marie Petriano’s class received special raised a newer, larger flag. Science and Philosophy. Katz of Westfield. Spirit Week prizes for having the highest percentage of walkers in the school. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 22, 2006 Page 9 THE STUDENT VIEW

The weekly column written by local high school students Kids Don’t Take Advantage Of Proximity to New York By VINCENT FITZPATRICK etarium in the Museum of Natural Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times history allows visitors to watch the Since Westfield was first settled, SonicVision show, a musical and vi- its citizens have benefited from being sual program that mixes songs by relatively close to the city that many artists like U2, David Bowie and consider the best in the world: New Coldplay with computer-generated York. images in the Planetarium’s huge Westfielders who work in the city dome theater. This shows on Friday Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Times can commute by bus, train or car. and Saturday nights, and is a fun way WORLDWIDE GENOCIDE...Eleventh grade Westfield High School student Broadway plays and upscale restau- to experience good music and get Skylar Norris of the Project ’79 program, displays “Genocide: Let Us Dare Not rants are easily accessible, and the into the city. Turn Our Heads.” The wire-and-cement sculpture depicts society ignoring the fieldtrip possibilities for younger chil- Teenagers should also not feel bad genocides that are happening worldwide. dren are endless. Unfortunately, many about reliving their childhoods teens do not take advantage of the through visiting the cities major mu- WHS Students’ Sculpture PROOF POSITIVE…The Optimist Club of Westfield and Jefferson Elementary many fun opportunities the city has to seums. The suits of armor and Egyp- School recently announced the winners of the first Jefferson School Essay offer. tian mummies in the Metropolitan Contest. From left to right, Jeannette Munoz, Jefferson School Principal, is Now that summer has arrived, it is Museum of art are still awe inspiring, pictured with Irv Brand, Project Chairman for the Westfield Optimist Club, and time to explore these opportunities. and with dozens of museums to Confronts World Genocide Jeffrey Feldman, President of the Westfield Optimist Club, as Mr. Brand and Mr. For teens that have not spent time in choose from there is no shortage of By CASSIE LO ence wing. Roy Chambers of the WHS Feldman present each of the finalists with a certificate of achievement and the the city alone, the train is an easy way new exhibits and old favorites to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Art Department helped construct the winners with a medallion. to get into the city. Trains leave often, choose from. WESTFIELD – Eleventh grade stu- wire and concrete sculpture. even on the weekends, and one train The city also has a huge number of dents in Westfield High School’s During the unveiling ceremony, Mr. Optimist Club, Jefferson switch in Newark Penn station will great places to eat, many of which are (WHS) Project ’79 program were in- Lantis and three students gave brief take you into the heart of New York. relatively cheap. Additionally, street spired after a particularly thrilling speeches before the sculpture was After that you can take the subway, a festivals are a great way to experi- unit in their American Issues class. revealed. Next to the sculpture, the Announce Essay Results cab, or just walk to your destination. ence New York culture and enjoy The students spent several weeks on class compiled a list of deaths by One common misconception, some good food. an in-depth investigation of genocide. government in the 20th Century. WESTFIELD – The Optimist Club thinking. which kids hold, is that you cannot Finally, another great way to spend During the unit, the class viewed a Paulina Menares-Brown told the of Westfield and Jefferson Elemen- The program’s secondary objec- have a good time in the city without a day in the city is just walking around. documentary titled “Paperclips,” audience why her class decided to tary School announced the winners tive, supported by the essay contest, spending a lot of money. In fact, there The streets and avenues of New York which was about a school in Tennes- make this sculpture. “We all have and runners-up of the first ever was to teach the students how opti- are lots of different ways to enjoy the all have rich histories and cultures of see, which constructed a memorial out eyes, ears, a brain and a heart and we Jefferson School Essay Contest. The mistic thinking can be used to serve city for twenty-five dollars or less. their own. Neighborhoods like Little of 11 million paperclips; representing saw that put into action with this winners and runners-up (in alpha- their community. Central Park is, of course, free, and Italy, Chinatown, and the Village are the lives lost during the Holocaust. sculpture,” Paulina said. betical order) are as follows: Jefferson had fully integrated the the Summer Stage concerts in the vibrant and distinctive. Even the most After viewing the video, the class, Next, Brendan Galligan described Kindergarten “Optimism Counts!” theme across park are relatively inexpensive. tourist-filled spots can be tons of fun, with the help of Project ’79 Coordina- the sculpture making process. Most Winner: Michael Luo. all curriculum (where appropriate) Though visiting a stuffy museum like the stores of Time Square and the tor Al Lantis, decided to make a sculp- impressively, he revealed that the stu- Runners-Up: Julia Clifford, Andrew and PTO events. Among the events ture of their own. Each member of the dents put more than 100 hours of Cohen and Mathew Viscido. may not be the most appealing idea Empire State Building. that have embraced the theme were for a student who just got out of Overall, the best tip for visiting the class handed in a sketch of a sculpture work into the sculpture. Mr. Cham- 1st Grade the Jefferson Fall Walk and Jefferson Winner: Vicky Lan. school, but the city’s museums have city is to find the fun yourself. The for a homework assignment, and they bers then spoke about organizations Runners-Up: Catherine Barry, Samantha Jubilee (which will donate a portion some unusual and fun exhibits that opportunities are endless, and all any- then voted for their favorite drawing. that work to stop genocide, such as Berger and Cindy Qiang. of the profits to a school damaged by anyone can appreciate. The Bodies one has to do is hop on a train and go. The winning sketch, titled “Genocide: SaveDarfur.org and the International 2nd Grade Hurricane Katrina), the school Book exhibit at the South Street Seaport Teenagers in Westfield should be Let Us Dare Not Turn Our Heads,” Rescue Committee. Winner: Shanna Kelly. Fair, which promoted books with op- displays perfectly preserved dissected thankful for the ability to access the was created by Skylar Norris. “I encourage you to do something Runners-Up: Joseph Bruno, Lizzie timistic themes and biographies on bodies (yes, real bodies) and is meant city so quickly, and should take ad- Skylar’s design incorporates wire about it after we leave here,” Mr. Diamantopoulos and Fiona Rosenthal. well-known optimists (e.g. Thomas to educate about the systems of the vantage of their chance to experience and cement to form two human fig- Chambers told the audience. After 3rd Grade Edison), the Book Fair Art Contest, body, providing an unusual biology all the possibilities it has to offer. ures. The lower of the two figures is the unveiling, Skylar explained the Winner: Colin Barry. Runners-Up: Mary school sing-alongs and school dis- lesson kids might actually enjoy. Vincent is a sophomore at Westfield reaching out for help, while the other meaning of the sculpture, and said Harbaugh, Mariah Russo and Kristen Toth. plays/decorations. 4th Grade In addition, the Hayden Plan- High School. is extending his or her arm, but is also that it is “dedicated to the memory of Winner: Leo Rosenthal. turning its head away from the per- every victim of genocide.” Runners-Up: Samantha Gruskin, Zach WHS Graduate Makes son. Negative space in the lower “It was awesome making the sculp- Sheil and Maria Tata. figure’s chest, as well as wire wrapped ture – it brought us all together,” said 5th Grade Penn State Dean’s List around the outside of the figure was student Jeff Maehl. Winner: Julia Miller. WESTFIELD – Pennsylvania State used to represent the victims of geno- “It is a way for us to visualize Runners-Up: Katelyn Kelly and Jessie University announced that Adam Osborn cide. The other figure represents so- genocide the way a textbook can’t Miller. achieved Dean’s List for the recently ciety ignoring the genocides that are portray,” added his classmate Brendan At an awards ceremony on May 24, completed spring semester. A student happening worldwide. Galligan. Jeffrey Feldman, President of the Op- must earn at least a 3.50 grade point The 19 members of the American The sculpture is the only piece of timist Club, and Irv Brand, a member average to merit Dean’s List honors. Issues class spent three weeks study- art in the new courtyard. “Hopefully, of the club’s board of directors, pre- An Environmental Resource Man- ing genocide and then three weeks this can turn into a place for other art sented each of the finalists with a agement major, with a minor in Water constructing the sculpture, which is projects down the road,” said Mr. certificate of achievement and the and Wetlands Resources, Adam will located in the courtyard near the sci- Lantis. winners with a medallion. begin his senior year during the fall In addition, the Jefferson PTO will semester. make a $50 donation to the charity of A 2003 graduate of Westfield High WF Students Perform at each winner’s choice, and the Junior School, Adam is the son of Peter and Optimists will select one of the win- Claudia Osborn of Westfield. ning proposed projects for possible World Languages Showcase implementation in the next school Matthew Velderman year. BEST AND BRIGHTEST…From left to right, two Wilson Elementary School WESTFIELD –Westfield High national marketplace will depend on Some 70 students participated in Named Lehigh Scholar students, Charlie Naughton and Alexandra Kapadia, are honored at a statewide School was one of 12 high schools in our students’ abilities to interact with the essay contest. Each student wrote WESTFIELD –Westfield’s Mat- awards ceremony for gifted children held at NJIT on Saturday, June 10. the state invited to the first K-12 the world community both inside and an essay (or drawing in the case of thew Velderman has been declared a Statewide World Languages Student outside of our borders,” she added. kindergarteners) proposing a project President’s Scholar by Lehigh Uni- Showcase held at Middlesex County The Department of Education pre- that could make a difference in the versity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Johns Hopkins U. Recognizes College in May. sented certificates of recognition to community. The contest was part of Matthew, a member of the Lehigh The two WHS students who were the students selected to participate in Jefferson’s annual character educa- class of 2006, graduated Summa Cum invited to participate were German the showcase, their teachers and tion theme, “Optimism Counts! Laude receiving a Bachelor of Sci- Two Gifted WF Students language students Jennifer Nemeth school districts. Jefferson Elementary School for a ence degree in Mechanical Engineer- WESTFIELD – Alexandra Kapadia admissions. Fifth and sixth graders and Mia Pafumi. Their work was sub- According to the Department of Brighter Future.” ing. A 2003 graduate of Westfield and Charlie Naughton, students from took the PLUS, a test similar to the mitted on videotapes last fall, and the Education, the event was established The program focused on the char- High School, Matthew is the son of Westfield, were honored at a statewide SAT scaled for younger students. school and the two girls were recog- to build on the momentum begun acter trait optimism and its sister traits: Pat Velderman and Helaine Donnelly. awards ceremony for gifted children The students, who both attend Wil- nized this spring. during the national 2005: Year of perseverance, open-mindedness and As a President’s Scholar, he has held by The Johns Hopkins University son Elementary School, joined other The students’ performances “dem- Languages initiatives and the current risk-taking. The primary objective of been awarded a full-tuition fellow- Center for Talented Youth (CTY) at award recipients at the NJIT state onstrated the value of long sequences Discover Languages program spon- the themed program was to teach the ship to Lehigh University and is pur- the New Jersey Institute of Technol- ceremony, and were each individu- of language instruction that will pre- sored by the American Council on the students about optimism and provide suing a Masters of Engineering in ogy (NJIT) on Saturday, June 10. ally honored by Johns Hopkins for pare them to live and work in a world Teaching of Foreign Languages. Dis- them with strategies for optimistic mechanical engineering. Charlie and Alexandra were invited their academic performance and that is more connected,” said State cover Languages is a nationwide ef- to this awards ceremony sponsored by promise. Board of Education President Dr. fort to raise public awareness about CTY (www.cty.jhu.edu) based on their Arnold Hyndman. the importance of learning languages Students Receive $35,000 performances on above-grade-level Tom Weingarten to “New Jersey’s position in the inter- and understanding other cultures. tests given to fifth through eighth grade Pursue PhD at NYU Talent Search participants. Seventh In deLeeuw Scholarships and eighth graders took the SAT or WESTFIELD – Thomas ACT—the same tests used for college Weingarten, who was raised in Twenty-four students shared Repeat scholarship winners now in Westfield, graduated this spring from $35,000 when the Adele deLeeuw college included, from South the University of Rochester with high Scholarship Fund announced its an- Plainfield High School, Daniel W. ESU Announces Spring research honors in his Computer Sci- nual winners Thursday, June 8. The Siergeza, Drexel University, $1,000, ence major. In the fall, Tom plans to awards bring the fund’s total gifts to Michael Duquette, Seton Hall Uni- Semester Dean’s List pursue his PhD at New York Univer- $769,000. versity, $1,000, and Patrick Pryor, SCOTCH PLAINS – Two Scotch sity in Computational Chemistry. The awards dinner was held at the Emerson College, $1,000. From John Plains residents have been named to Spain Inn in Piscataway. Five area P. Stevens High School, Monique the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg Area Students Named Rotary Clubs act as selectors for the Reuben, College of New Jersey, University of Pennsylvania for the deLeeuw Fund, which is a fund of the $2,000, Moses Tam, University of Spring 2006 semester of the 2005- To Bucknell Dean’s List Plainfield Foundation. This year, af- Pennsylvania, $1,000, from Edison 2006 academic year. AREA – Bucknell University re- ter 11 years of service, John Wood High School, Ross Schwarzber, Kaitlyn Meredith, a sophomore leased the Dean’s List for outstand- Goldsack of the Plainfield Rotary Rutgers University, $1,000, and from majoring in Early Childhood Educa- ing academic achievement during the Scholarship Foundation passed lead- Bishop George Ahr High School, tion, and Anthony Ferrante, a sopho- spring semester of the 2005-06 aca- ership of the deLeeuw Fund to Kathryn Sotelo, Maryland Institute more majoring in Physical Education demic year. Michael R. Townley of South College of Art, $1,000. Other repeat and Teaching, made the list. A student must earn a grade point Plainfield. winners were, from Mount Saint Mary Students eligible for the Dean’s average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of The scholarships are financed from Academy, Paula Ansari, Lehigh Uni- List are those who have attained a 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. a bequest by Adele deLeeuw, long- versity, $2,000, and Sara Traynor, 3.50 quality point average or better. Local students include: A GOOD CAUSE…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School National Honor Society time Plainfield resident, author of 80 Cornell University, $1,000. From The letter grade “B” earns 3 quality Meredith Davis, Fanwood, daugh- officers, from left to right, Faye Bi, Kristen Henkels and Danielle Porter, receive a books, journalist and arts activist. North Plainfield High School, points per credit, and the grade “A” ter of Orville Davis and Sherry Ortiz- certificate of appreciation from Ximena Gutierrez, right, central regional director for Three college seniors who have Kameron Collins, Harvard Univer- earns 4 quality points per credit. Higgins, and a 2002 graduate of New the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, as they present a check to the organization for won scholarships for four consecu- sity, $2,000, from Scotch Plains- Providence High School; Ashley $1050 that they raised through a recent fundraiser. After many months of planning, tive years were honored as Adele Fanwood High School, Vester Howard Flood, Westfield, daughter of John the NHS chapter sponsored a showing of the movie The Incredibles as their annual deLeeuw Senior Scholars. They are III, Edinboro University of PA, DeCampo, Zorn Make and Marianne Flood, and a 2004 group service project where they also held carnival games, sold food and accepted Alexander Huynh of South Plainfield, $2,000, and Jason Kreuger, Cornell donations. As a special added attraction, the students arranged for Superman, Fall 2005 Dean’s List graduate of Lawrenceville School; Spiderman, and Batman to make a special appearance and help out the cause. mechanical engineering major at University, $1,000. From Union Alexandra Fredas, Fanwood, daugh- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Catholic Regional High School, WESTFIELD – Muhlenberg Col- ter of Andrew and Bonnie Fredas, Derrick Shallcross of Warren, En- Lindsey Mills, Savannah College of lege has announced its Dean’s List and a 2005 graduate of Scotch Plains- glish major at Villanova University; Art and Design, $1,000. for the fall semester of 2005. Stu- Fanwood High School (SPFHS); and Jennifer Gutierrez of North Applications for year 2007 Adele dents must earn a minimum of a Michael Heinrich, Scotch Plains, Plainfield, journalism major at deLeeuw scholarships will be avail- 3.5 grade point average (4.0 scale) son of Roger and Beverly Heinrich, Rutgers University. Each received able in January from high school guid- to attain Dean’s List status. Two and a 2002 graduate of SPFHS; Nicole $1,000. ance offices in Plainfield, North Westfield students earned the Impellizzeri, Scotch Plains, daughter Winners from the graduating class Plainfield, South Plainfield, Warren, honor. of John and Jayne Impellizzeri, and a of 2006 included, from Plainfield Watchung, Edison, Scotch Plains and Joseph DeCampo, a member of 2003 graduate of SPFHS; High School, Lindsey Hickman, Fanwood. For further information, the Class of 2008, is a historical Elisabeth Salemme, Westfield, $1,000, and Kenya Nesbitt, $1,000; call Sally Young, scholarship admin- government and philosophy, politi- daughter of Joseph and Karen from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High istrator at (732)381-6269. cal thought double major. He is the Salemme, and a 2002 graduate of School, Elaine Piniat, $2,000, Chloe son of attorneys Joseph DeCampo Westfield High School (WHS); Anne Webb, $2,000, and Faye Bi, $1,000; SP Resident Schwartz and Arlene Rosen and a graduate of Siwulec, Westfield, daughter of An- from Mount Saint Mary Academy, The Loomis Chaffee School. drew Siwulec and Mary Gradolph, Alejandra Fernandez, $2,000; from Graduates Lafayette Jenna Zorn, a member of the Class and a 2005 graduate of WHS; Renee South Plainfield High School, SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains of 2008, is a psychology major. She Souris, Scotch Plains, daughter of Zachary Gray, $2,000; from John P. resident Amy Beth Schwartz gradu- is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nickolaus and Eileen Souris, and a PROUD FATHER…From left to right, Mitsunori Ogihara, Chair of Computer Stevens High School, Jeremy ated Lafayette College with a Bach- Robert Zorn and a graduate of 2002 graduate of Mount Saint Mary Science Department at the University of Rochester, Thomas Weingarten and Messinger, $2,000. elor of Science degree in Biology. Westfield Senior High School. Academy. Michael Weingarten, father, gather for Thomas’s graduation. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 22, 2006 Page 11

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 DINIZO GETS 4 HITS, 5 RBI; READE RIPS 3 HITS, 4 RBI St. Nicks Nick Annies, 21-20, In St. Bart’s Softball Thriller

By DAVID B. CORBIN included five triples and four doubles. As it turned out, “Ironman” Nick Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The lack of a pitchers’ duel was due DiNizo figured to be a key ingredient Individual and team batting aver- mostly because neither team featured to St. Nick’s success both offensively ages skyrocketed after a St. Bart’s their ace pitcher, so the victory came and defensively. Not only did he go 4- Oldtimers Men’s Softball League as quite a sigh of relief for the Nicks for-5, including two doubles, with game at Brookside Park in Scotch who were licking their wounds after five RBI and three runs scored but Plains ended in a 21-20 victory by St. losing their first five games. The loss also he knocked in what turned out to Nick over St. Anne on June 16. After came as an eye slumper for the Annes be the winning run in the seventh an in depth tally, the two teams com- who had visions of evening their inning. Although he was not perfect bined for a total of 49 hits, which record to 3-3. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin (May, 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BRINGING HOME THE COUNTY CROWN…The Blue Devil baseball team won its 12th Union County championship after defeating Roselle Catholic, 9-0, in the title game at Linden. Tom Ricciuti raises his arms in joy as his teammates smother pitcher Craig Ellis. MURRAY, DIAZ, RICCIUTI BREAK ‘O’, ‘D’ RECORDS Blue Devil Baseballers Broke WHS Records, Won UCT

By DAVID B. CORBIN the Blue Devils got a fortunate break the semis. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to tie the game in the seventh then “We hit the ball very well. We had This year’s Westfield High School Mike Diaz belted a two-run home run a lot of big hits. None bigger than (WHS) baseball team may not have for a 12-10 victory. Also, senior David Kaplow’s bases-clearing won a sectional title, but the Blue pitcher Josh Gerckens came in relief double! Ellis just pitched his heart Devils, featuring 10 seniors, shat- and slammed the door on Dayton out,” said Brewster. tered a multitude of WHS offensive with three scoreless innings. In the quest for their 12th UCT David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times records, battered the two teams that “Dayton was a finalist from the crown, Ellis tossed a three-hitter and NOT A TOTALLY PERFECT EVENING…St. Nick slugger Nick DiNizo, left, had a big night at the plate with four hits and did play for the sectional crown, year before and they went ahead, 10- five RBI but he did get caught in a rundown between third and home by St. Anne third baseman Ron Virgilio. the entire Blue Devil starting lineup won the Watchung Conference title 4. From that point, Gerckens came in contributed to a 13-hit attack that and the Union County Tournament and it was just an awesome display. I stunned top-seeded Roselle Catholic (UCT) title. kept saying, ‘we got to get people on and pitching ace Nick Nolan, 9-0. The Blue Devils, who finished with to get Diaz and Murray up.’ When “It might have been one of the Softball Blue Devils Finished a 20-7 record, came up with big time Ellis got on base, Diaz came up and finest games of any team I’ve ever double digit wins over high profile just crushed it,” said Blue Devil Head coached played that day,” Brewster teams – Kearny (15-5), highly ranked Coach Bob Brewster. added. “We did all the little things. Newark East Side (15-1) and North Next, senior Craig Ellis pitched a One of the most impressive things Season in Top Notch Fashion Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 finalists masterpiece, Mike Murray drilled two was that we had a base hit from every Union (15-6) and Elizabeth (14-4). doubles and a single, with an RBI, guy in the lineup.” However, the most memorable and scored twice and Dave Kaplow The power-hitting Blue Devils By FRED LECOMTE is remarkable. She is an intense player however, do not accept mediocrity and moments played out in the Blue Dev- whacked a two-run double to surge rocked the WHS record books in al- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times who never wants to give up anything pushed their teammates and them- ils’ dramatic march to the UCT cham- the Blue Devils past Cranford, 6-3, in CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Starting in a mediocre fashion, a to the opposing team. I put her in selves to raise their expectations and pionship. Battling back from a 10-4 youthful Westfield High School soft- some tight jams this season and she level of play for the states.” deficit and facing virtual elimination ball team came on super strong and responded with the grace of a sea- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 in the quarterfinals against Dayton, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association provided plenty of clout finishing the soned player,” said Pignoli. season with a 14-10 record. 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Woolfolk (see: Fastest 220 Ever? be- Field hockey: It’s been a while since champions, and Andy Castrorao, John There have been some memorable low) the guest speaker at the final WHS Maggie McFadden’s club made some Falzon, Matt Shaffer, Nick DeFreitas, “match races” in sports over the years, graduation ceremonies for outgoing noise, but that could change next fall. John Barnes and Sam Reichbach were but most of them involved horses — principal Dr. Robert Petix. Goalies Natalia Mavrogiannis and all regulars. Man O’War vs. Sir Barton (1920), War All in all, it’s been a pretty decent Katherine Taylor return, along with Baseball: Graduating the heart of Admiral vs. Seabiscuit (1938) and year if you’re a WHS sports fan. Not a standout jayvee ’keeper Maureen the school’s best hitting team ever, coach Nashua vs. Swaps (1955) were three of great year, because there weren’t as Hughes. Augustina Healy and Chrissy Bob Brewster may have to return to the the most famous. The last one was July many sectional (boys cross country, Isabella (attack) and Leigh Weissman “small ball” of his youth, scratching 6, 1975, when unbeaten Ruffian took David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times girls tennis, bowling and girls swim- (defense) are standouts. out runs with speed, bunts, steals and on Kentucky Derby winner Foolish HAMMERING A SINGLE…St. Nick batter Tom Ulichny hammers one of his ming) and state (girls tennis) titles as Gymnastics: Claire MacDonald is then the big bat of Justin Olsen. Pleasure. Sadly, Ruffian broke down three singles that he hit against St. Anne. anticipated. But it was still a pretty darn the key returnee for coach Melissa Softball: Coach Tara Pignoli has two and had to be put down and that was the good year. There were eight Union Bryan’s squad, which was third at the solid pitchers, Lindsay Brown and end of “match races” among horses. County championships (Cranford was county tournament. Alyson Moskowitz, three returning in- But on May 4, 1977, there was a St. Nicks Nick Annies, 21-20, second with four), and there were some Girls tennis: Ed Tirone returns all field starters (Jen LaSpata, Kim classic race during the WHS-Scotch amazingly talented senior athletes, too. three singles players — Nikki Reich, Townsend and Erin Scialabba) and the Plains track dual meet at Recreation Three of the best ever at WHS leave Lindsay Goldberg and Lane Maloney talented Cyndil Mathew. Field. SP-F featured Renaldo (Skeets) In St. Bart’s Softball Thriller a legacy that will be difficult to match: — plus Kim Morawski at doubles from Golf: Arbes can’t be replaced, but Nehemiah, one of the greatest hurdlers runner Jeff Perrella, swimmer Pat last year’s 23-1 squad. And the jayvee you know coach John Turnbull will in American history. WHS had the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Daurio and baseballer Mike Murray. team went 12-1. find a way to make WHS into a strong state’s two premier sprinters, Frank Perrella and Murray had senior years Volleyball: This is a year-in, year- team again, led by Dan Liebowitz, Tim Kelly and Butch Woolfolk. The trio at his shortstop position, he was, how- back-to-back RBI singles from Reade where they staked their claim to be out solid team, and despite some tough Jacob, Adam Becker, Nick LiVolsi and met head-on during the 220-yard dash ever, on the last two plays of the and Giordano. With the help of Roth’s WHS’s best ever in their respective graduation losses, the return of Tara Caroline Steller. that day. And the results … in a blurring games when he extinguished a bases- two-run triple, the Nicks took a 6-2 sports. And Daurio might’ve done the Daly, Anna Koehler, Lindsay Brown, Tennis: Along with the swim teams, finish … Kelly third in 21.9, then loaded with one out situation by lead in the third but the Annies an- same if not slowed down by a mid- Caroline Fallon and the Roudebush this could be WHS’s top team, with Woolfolk in 21.8, with Nehemiah first scooping two hot sizzlers in a row, swered immediately with seven runs season shoulder injury; still, he was a girls, Erin and Paige, will keep coach Kevin Shallcross, Ravi Netravali, James in 21.4. Those are fast-as-hell times for throwing home for the force out for on 10 hits, which included two triples two-time All-American. Bev Torok’s squad a contender. Chu and Dean Thompson all solid re- a regular-season dual meet on a basi- the second out and flicking to third and a double. And there were others, like Cowles Boys basketball: Veteran coach turning singles players, plus Jack cally dirt track. (Oh, WHS won the for the final out. Intent on getting their third win, Stewart (football), Andrew Shaffer Kevin Everly returns two of the most Trimble, Evan Eisenberg, Matt Gralla meet 82-49.) Nick man Damon Roth (3-for-4, the Annies opened fire with six more (wrestling), Lauren Sinnenberg (soc- exciting players around, point guard and Greg Luppescu at doubles. MEMORABLE MUSIC 2-run triple, RBI single, 3 runs scored) runs in the fourth, highlighted by cer, lacrosse), Kris Fietkiewicz (vol- Tom Bonard and guard/forward Mike Boys lacrosse: Ryan Yarusi, Joe You know how when you hear a plated the seventh run in a 10-run Gittleman’s three-run triple and leyball, softball), Mary-Kate Flannery Venezia. Dan Pritzker, Santo Nardi, Simone, Luke Baran, Chris Mattes, certain song it reminds you of some- sixth inning to tie the score at 17. Reade’s two-run single, to command (softball), Mike Diaz (baseball), Tom Pete Antonelli, Davon Wise and Mike Harry Bernstein and goalie Ben Tho- thing, usually something very good? Mike Walch (3-for-4, 3 runs scored, a 15-6 lead. DiNizo’s two-run double Ricciuti (baseball), Josh Gerckens (bas- Lessner all contributed last year. mas will be key players for coach Jerry Like your first time “submarine race RBI) scored the winning run. Jeff highlighted a four-run fifth for the ketball), Tom Taylor (soccer), Jimmy Girls basketball: Upcoming jun- Benaquista. watching” at Echo Lake? Or your first Friedlander went 2-for-3 and drove Nicks, while the Annes took advan- Arbes (golf), and Jessica Bender and iors Erin Miller and Gabby O’Leary Girls lacrosse: With high-scoring visit to Staten Island for a beer pickup? in the 19th and 20th runs with a two- tage of three errors to answer with Lisa Aliche (tennis). get most of the ink, but the team could Julie Shelman back, along with goalie For me, the greatest summer song will run triple. Joe Scarfuto had two singles two runs. A team is usually as good as its use the return of classmate Stephanie Michelle Zaffutto, another good year always be Mongo Jerry’s “In the Sum- and scored three runs, while Ken Anne’s 17-10 lead disintegrated in seniors and leaders. And so the baton is Slodyczka, who had 251 points and for the commuting Liz Coulson. mertime.” Blaes, Al Weber and Steve Polak each the sixth when the Nicks pelted them about to be passed, from the graduating 188 rebounds as a freshman before an Boys track: Like cross country, there It’s a catchy tune, and it always re- singled twice and scored twice. Glen with 10 runs on 13 hits, capped by ’06 seniors tonight to those who will be injury sidelined her last year. are major holes to fill, but none bigger minds me of the 1970 New Jersey Walz had a pair of RBI and a single. entrusted with continuing the outstand- Bowling: The No. 8 team in New than the loss of Perrella. American Legion championships at Friedlander’s two-run triple to right- Jersey this winter, coach Mike Tirone Girls track: Jennifer Danielsson fig- Jim Reilly and Phil Vellucci each center. After three Annes scored in ing athletic traditions of one of New Mennen Field, Morris Township. Jersey’s top sports schools (oh, and always turns out a winner. And with ures to be the top gun for coach Nancy Westfield, which included Scotch Plains singled and scored. the bottom of the inning, the Nicks Eric Curialle, Arley Rojs and Brett Carpenter’s squad. Of Anne’s 26 hits, Chris Giordano academic too). players on its roster that summer, was took a slim one-run lead in the sev- Let’s take a quick look at the possi- Ettinger leading the way, it should be And, with today’s column, it’s also playing Morristown, led by big lefty ripped a pair of triples and a pair of enth when DiNizo brought home bilities for 2006-07: another good team next winter. time to bid adieu to the Devil’s Den, Pete Helt. The teams were allowed to singles, scored three times and had Walch with his RBI single. Football: Jim DeSarno is the new Ice hockey: High scoring Sal which will be taking the remainder of pick their music to play during their two RBI. Tom Reade hammered a Virgilio hopped a leadoff single coach, and he inherits what appears to Esposito and rugged Jason Anderson the summer off to recharge the batteries. infield/outfield warmup, and Westfield triple and two singles and had four and Ulichny followed with a walk to be a very talented team, led by captains must be replaced, but Brian and Seth JUST WONDERING … chose Mongo Jerry’s classic. Despite RBI. Second baseman Bob Gittleman keep Anne’s hopes alive. Both tagged Will Harbaugh and Ryan Yarusi. There’s Davidson, Craig Esposito and James As awesome as the WHS baseball two solo home runs by SP-F’s Jeff (3-for-4), who became wide-eyed af- up and advanced to scoring position no team on the schedule that shouldn’t Bender return, along with goalies Adam team was offensively this year, com- Frey, Morristown and Helt won 3-2 ter snagging a wicked line drive off after Monroy flied out to remote cen- be beatable if this group plays to its Becker and Eric Zagorski. pletely shattering almost every exist- over Westfield and Skeeter the bat of Blaes in the fourth inning, ter. Reade was intentionally walked potential. Boys swimming: With Luke Baran, ing single-season and all-time record, MacCloskey. thumped a three-run triple and an to load the bases then DiNizo worked Boys soccer: There’s plenty of talent P.J. Harley, Phil Anton, Colin Sullivan, what would it have been like if Matt DRESSING FOR THE OCCASION RBI single. “Milk” Monroy drilled a his defensive magic to end the game. back in Nick Barba, Kevin Hennessey Matt Green, Matt Blutfield, Chris Sulentic hadn’t moved to Dallas five The 100th year of the annual pair of doubles, scored twice and had St. Nick 204 04 (10) 1 21 and goalie Greg O’Brien, plus guys DeLaFuente, Matt Morgan and Max years ago. Sulentic, arguably the most Phillipsburg vs. Easton, PA football three RBI. Ron Virgilio and Tom St. Anne 207 62 3 0 20 moving up from a solid jayvee team. Blum all solid returnees, and key new- talented youth player in town as a pre- rivalry will be televised live on ESPN2 Ulichny each went 3-for-4 with three Girls soccer: It’s tough to lose play- comers Matt Meserole and Mike Oster, teen, earned all-state honors in Texas on Thanksgiving Day 2006. Even runs scored. Scott Freidrichs (3-for- ers like Sinnenberg, Miriam Becker- a 21st state championship is not out of as a pitcher/shortstop, signed to attend cooler, the two teams will wear 4, 2 runs scored, RBI), Paul Leso (2- St. Nick/St Anne Cohen and Andrea Hollander, but coach the question. Texas A&M, and was drafted in the “throwback” jerseys for the game: for-3, 3 runs scored), John DeVito (2 Katie Egan does have two standouts Girls swimming: Coach Jaime third round (No. 98 overall) of the Easton going with a late 1930’s uni- singles, RBI), Art Hobble (2 RBI, Dunellen Hotel/ACI returning in Gillian Kape and Erin Ruszala’s club is l-o-a-d-e-d, with Julie recent Major League Draft by Oakland form, while P’burg will dress as it did single) and Joe McEvoy (run scored) On www.goleader.com McCarthy. Cederroth, Kyle Fraser, Chrissy as an outfielder. “He would’ve been back in 1928. Boys cross country: Veteran coach Isabella, Lauren McCurdy, Katie Mor- our leadoff guy and center fielder,” The Devil’s Den appears during the contributed in the lower half of the Photos of the above men’s soft- batting order. Jack Martin will have some major gradu- gan, Brittany Reyes and Darrell Ann WHS coach Bob Brewster said. “Can scholastic sports season. This is the ball games are now on the web. ation holes to fill, with Perrella, Kevin Smith heading an amazing senior class. you imagine that lineup?” final Devil’s Den for the 2005-06 sea- Roth hopped an RBI single and Click “photos” in upper right. Walz lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to Devaney, Jay Hoban, Kris Kagan, Tyler Liz Hawkins, Alexi Kuska, Stephanie PERRELLA IS 12TH son, but you can still contact us with When page changes, Click “pho- Maccubbin and Ameer Rogers leaving. Albright, Catherine Maguire and WHS senior Jeff Perrella finished comments, suggestions, story ideas or give the Nicks a 2-0 lead in the first tos” on left and scroll down the list. Lauren Sullivan are all battle-tested, 12th in the two-mile run at last but Anne quickly tied the score on Girls cross country: Despite heavy trivia questions at [email protected]. losses, Thom Hornish returns some top and there’s some super freshmen com- weekend’s Nike Outdoor Nationals in See you in the fall. Go Devils!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN and Tony Vitelli, Sr. doubled, singled to leftfield. The Hotellers answered Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and scored twice, including the win- with a run when Landis doubled and International Rules ruled in the ning run. Steve Gould went 2-for-3, scored on Parenti’s single to left. first game of a double header be- with an RBI and Keith Getz, who The Hotel men went up 3-1 in the tween the Dunellen Hotel and ACI at drove in the winning run, had two third. Vitelli, Sr. slapped a double Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on singles and a run scored. down the first baseline, Landis Flag Day, June 14. With the game ACI leadoff hitter Mike McLain singled, Frank Maggio lofted an RBI tied at five in regulation, ACI began provided some power with an RBI sac fly and Parenti hopped an RBI the eighth inning with a runner on triple, a double and an RBI sacrifice single. In the fifth, ACI’s Phil Kowan second base but failed to score. The fly to deep center. He also scored reached on an error and dashed to Hotel men, however, managed to twice. Jason Weisholtz and Bill third on Weisholtz’s single to right bring their base runner home to claim Keenan each went 2-for-3 with a run but right fielder Vitelli, Jr. grabbed a 6-5 victory in the Scotch Plains scored and Matt LaCross ripped two the ball and fired to second to nab Softball League A Division. singles and scored once. Anthony Weisholtz, who was hoping to stretch Usually a high volume offensive Miccio had an RBI single and an RBI his single to a double. team, the Dunellen Hotel men were sac fly and Ray Hall, who made an ACI, however, plated three runs in not particularly pleased with their outstanding, diving catch in the eighth the sixth to take a 4-3 lead. Keenan hitting but did manage to out-hit ACI, inning, had a single. singled and slipped to second on a 14-10. Jeff Parenti went 3-for-3, with ACI opened the scoring in the top throwing error. McLain bounced his a pair of RBI singles, and scored of the first when McLain beat out a RBI triple off the leftfield fence, Jeff once. Leadoff hitter Pete Landis Fred Lecomte (May, 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times looping double, moved to third on a Mayerson walked, Miccio lined an VERY RESPECTABLE SEASON ON THE MOUND…Raider pitcher Elaine Piniat struck out 198 batters in 155 innings doubled, singled and scored twice fly out and scored on Miccio’s sac fly RBI single and LaCross plopped an and walked only 14, while recording a 0.72 ERA this season. The Raider girls finished with a 17-8 season and played in the RBI single. Dunellen Hotel quickly Union County semifinals against Governor Livingston. regained the lead with two runs in the lower half of the inning. Getz and Parenti hit back-to-back singles, Bobby Chez (1-for-1) walked, Phil Lady Raider Softballers End Gentile banged an RBI sac fly and Gould yanked an RBI single. In the seventh, ACI’s Weisholtz slid a single under the outstretched arm of the rightfielder. Keenan rico- Season With a 17-8 Record cheted a single off the pitcher’s foot, Hall singled and McLain tied the score By FRED LECOMTE in the semifinals on May 20. Less carried the Raiders defensively at the with a sac fly to center. The Hotel Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times than a week later, Nutley capitalized shortstop position. men went down in order to set up the Finishing with a 17-8 record may on Raider miscues and walked away “Not only could she go left and International Rule situation. With have been a little less than what the with a 3-0 victory in the North Jersey, right, she can move up and back and Mayerson on second, ACI went down Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Section 2, Group 3 Tournament. has a great range,” said Covert. in order. Hotel man Vitelli, Sr. got his girl’s softball team expected but it “It was disappointing, but my girls Benovengo had a .254 BA, with opportunity at second, then tagged up certainly was not a disappointing sea- were happy with their season,” said three triples, six runs scored and seven David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and sped to third on Landis’ fly out to son. Head Coach Kelli Covert, during Covert. “I have a great time every day RBI. Kaskiw batted .296, with one AGRESSIVENESS AND INTENSITY…ACI’s Jason Weisholtz is tagged out by right. Maggio was intentionally pre-season, stated that the strength with these girls. I feel lucky to get to home run, one triple and six doubles, Hotelman Phil Gentile while trying to stretch a single to a double. Below, walked but Getz hopped the winning for this team included a wealth of spend so much time with them.” scored 11 runs and had 17 RBI. The Hotelman Pete Landis loops a double to left. RBI single over second. veteran experience and that they could There will be a loss next year from speedy and sure-handed centerfielder ACI 100 003 10 5 be contenders for county and sec- four fine seniors; shortstop Melissa led the team with a 1.000 fielding Dunellen Hotel 102 002 01 6 tional honors. Sette, centerfielder Kelli Kaskiw, percentage. “We were successful in meeting rightfielder Lauren Benovengo and “She is simply amazing,” said Co- Scotch Plains Men’s our team goals. We knew we could pitcher Elaine Piniat, who all dis- vert. “You know if the ball goes her make counties and states and we did,” played leadership and influence and way, she will get to it. She will be Softball Standings: said Covert. “We made it to the semi- became some of Union County’s most missed next year.” A DIVISION (June 18): finals of counties and second round respected players. All-Union County standout catcher TEAM W L T of states.” On the mound, Piniat (16-7) re- Lauren Mains had a .325 BA with 12 Dunellen Hotel 10 2 0 The Raiders jelled as a team to corded a 0.72 ERA and had a fielding runs scored, three homers, one triple, Deegan Roofing 9 3 0 Investor Savings 8 4 0 amass an 11-0 start, including victo- percentage of .925. Mastering her three doubles and 27 RBI. The junior ACI 4 8 0 ries over Cranford, Westfield, Linden control, she yielded 98 hits and 14 was quite effective in her catching Sports Medicine 3 9 0 and Watchung Hills. Late in the sea- walks in 155 innings, while striking position at .923 and nailed six of 10 Trinity Electric 2 10 0 son, the team took their lumps when out 198 batters. At the plate, she thieves. B DIVISION: they could not manufacture produc- rapped 20 hits, including one triple “We depend on Mains both behind TEAM W L T tive hits against some of the same and two doubles, had 22 RBI and the plate and at the plate. She has a lot Cepp’s Vets 9 3 0 DJ’s Limousine 8 3 0 teams to pull out a victory. scored 11 runs. of power and does a great job,” said Sofa Kings 9 4 0 Seeded second in the Union County Sette led the team with a .481 BA, Covert. T&J’s 6 4 1 Tournament (UCT), the Raiders with two triples and five doubles, Sophomore third baseman/leadoff Delasal 5 7 0 toppled Roselle in the quarterfinals, scored 24 runs and had 11 RBI. Fin- batter Nicole Colineri finished with a Mortarulo Masonry 4 8 0 Hocus Pocus 2 8 0 then dropped a dramatic, 12-inning, ishing with a .912 fielding percent- .244 BA, 20 runs, three doubles, two Family Investors 2 8 1 1-0 decision to Governor Livingston age, Sette blossomed very well and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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most every category: team batting the team this season with 67. From mound and went 4-for-9 (.444) at the average (BA) (.407), hits (331), runs his cleanup spot, this season he had a plate. Right fielder Justin Olsen, who (282), doubles (75), home runs (29) .494 BA, with four homers, 36 RBI may be the starting catcher next year, and RBI (253). Not necessarily a base- and 30 runs scored. had a banner sophomore year with a stealing team, the Blue Devils swiped “In over 100 games, I saw the three .420 BA with 10 doubles, a homer 51 of 55 bases, led by seniors Tom of them play together,” Brewster said and a triple, 23 runs scored and 15 Ricciuti, who was 11-for-11, and of Murray, Diaz and Ricciuti. “When RBI. Sophomore Evan Shapiro Jayshawn King, who was 9-for-9. they were freshmen, they had a love showed promise on the mound, fin- Murray, an All-American catcher for the game that was just unbeliev- ishing with a 2-0 record and a 2.00 and four-year starter, established nine able. I said, ‘fellows, don’t ever lose ERA. known WHS offense records: season that! That is what will set you apart.’ “Our hitting ability made teams hits (51), home runs (8), RBI (44) and That’s the way they played the game.” have to pitch to Murray. Understand

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times batting average (.560) – all this sea- Senior third baseman Jay Ander- that little thing! Because everybody WESTFIELD BLUE DEVIL SOFTBALL TEAM 2006…Taking a moment to reflect on a super strong season are, pictured son – career hits (155), career doubles son, who had 30 RBI and 23 runs was hitting, it made everybody stron- left to right, front row: Alyson Moskowitz, Kim Townsend, Alex Pecora, Cyndil Matthew and Erin Scialabba; back row, (33), career home runs (19), career scored, finished with a .435 BA and ger. It was a total team effort,” stated Assistant coach Ellen Muir, Assistant coach Caitlin MacDonald, Lindsay Brown, MaryKate Flannery, Jenny LaSpata, RBI (145) and career extra base hits his 20 extra base hits (11 doubles, Brewster. Kristina Fietkiewicz, Jillian Olsen, Jenn Urciuoli, Jess Moskowitz and Ashley Dunnan. Westfield Blue Devil Softballers Finished Season In Top Notch Fashion With a 14-10 Record CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The Blue Devils had a 264 BA, and in RBI with 19. As a shortstop, experienced pitchers well. She called Weichert rapped 10 homeruns, six triples and she had a .932 FA, recording 26 every pitch of every game this sea- 18 doubles and had 14 stolen bases. putouts with 49 assists. son,” said Pignoli. “She had to work Flannery, a centerfielder, led theWeichert Blue “My assistant coaches, Ellen Muir hard to handle Lindsay’s pitches Devils with a .419 average and 31 and Caitlin MacDonald, and I would which often spun their way into the hits. She was very dangerous on the beg for other teams to hit her the ball dirt below the swinging bats of her bases, and struck out only twice in 70 from the sidelines,” said Pignoli. opponents. I am proud for the leader- at bats. Defensively, she had the high- “Kristina knows this game well and ship and confidence she brought to est fielding average (FA) at 1.000. plays it with passion. She has fought this team from behind the plate.” “MK is an exciting ballplayer to watch,” through her four-year varsity career Senior rightfielder Jen Urciuoli had Weichert said Pignoli. “She worked hard to have with broken bones, bleeding knees or a .286 BA, drove in 13 runs, bashed developed the many tools that makes her a high fever.” 19 hits, ripped two homeruns, two a challenge to keep off the bases.” Olsen had a .264 BA, led the team doubles and stole three bases. Sopho- Fietkiewicz had a sizzling .353 BA with 18 runs, had eight RBI, thumped more third baseman Erin Scialabba (24-for-66), scored 16 runs, had three four doubles, one homerun and 19 hits. recorded 11 putouts and 38 assists. At doubles, two triples and led in Behind the plate, she had a .975 FA, and the plate, she had a .279 BA with 12 homeruns with four. She led the team tossed out 167 batters with 25 assists. hits and 12 RBI. Freshman second with a slugging percentage at .641 “Jillian handled our young and in- baseman Kim Townsend finished with 26 putouts and 35 assists with a .924 FA. She had a .231 BA with seven RBI, scored five runs and had five Weichert sacrifices. Junior first baseman Jenny LaSpata finished with a .230 BA, scored 11 runs, had two homers, 12 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Open House: Sun. 6/25 1-5pm RBI and led the team in walks with UNION COUNTY CHAMPIONS…The Westfield High School baseball team won the Union County title with a victory over 11. Senior leftfielder Jess Moskowitz Roselle Catholic. The victorious Blue Devil boys included, Craig Ellis, Mike Diaz, Mike Murray, Tom Ricciuti, Alex Zierler, Jay Anderson, Brandon Cuba, Dave Kaplow, Jayshawn King, Josh Gerckens, Justin Olsen, Peter Antonelli, Joe Schurig, recorded a .159 BA and 14 RBI. Fresh- Tom Bonard and Evan Shapiro. man designated hitter Cyndil Mat- thew went 17-for-34 (.500 BA), with one homer and a triple and six RBI. (59). Murray also scored 41 runs this four triples, five homers) tied Lamont With an abundance of youth and season. Turner’s 1999 single-season record. experience, the Blue Devil girls look Diaz, a senior second baseman, fin- Senior first baseman Alex Zierler led Softball Raiders End to be in the hunt once again for the ished with a .448 BA, with 36 RBI, the team in putouts with 169 and Union County and sectional titles. seven homers and a WHS record 47 made no errors this season. Finishing With 17-8 Record “Next season will be similar in that runs scored. He provided amazing the season with a .322 BA, he had 10 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 we have very skilled players returning. defensive security with a .961 field- doubles, 36 RBI and 20 runs scored. The challenge will be to prepare younger ing percentage, 56 assists and 43 Last year, Zierler established a WHS triples, three stolen bases and six RBI players for a higher level of play and fill putouts. Shortstop Ricciuti silently record by hitting two grand slams in to go with a fielding percentage of in large holes left by our talented slipped into the WHS record book’s a game against Bridgewater. .952. Junior first baseman Jillian Lusk players,” concluded Pignoli. No. 1 spot for career assists and led An excellent catcher in his own had a .211 BA, one triple, two doubles, right, senior designated hitter Kaplow 10 runs scored and six RBI to go with Westfield . . . A wonderful find minutes from Tamaques Park this had a .356 BA, with 17 runs scored a .994 fielding average. Leftfielder lovely Expanded Ranch is beautifully decorated and sits on a and 11 RBI. Ellis, as the leadoff bat- Allie Brown had a .255 BA, five runs spectacular private, landscaped property – on a cul se sac. ter, hit .333 (30-for-90), scored 27 scored and three RBI. Sophomore Features are a lovely new eat-in kitchen, 2 new baths, a warm, runs and had 14 RBI. As the Blue second baseman Stephanie Goines inviting living room with brick floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fire- Devils’ No. 1 pitcher, Ellis finished had a .859 fielding percentage and place plus a fully finished recreation room. The dining area is with a 7-2 record and a 3.08 ERA. displayed some punch at the plate framed by wonderful foliage, 3 bedrooms, gleaming wood floors, Senior Brandon Cuba had a .306 BA, with a .214 BA, 14 runs scored, four with two homers, including a key doubles and seven RBI. CAC, patio & a very private fenced yard complete this lovely home run in the UCT title game, Next season, the Raiders will re- residence. $639,000 DIR: Rahway Ave. to Norwood to end rt scored 16 runs and had 10 RBI. Aside turn five starters and will bring in Village Circle #8 (052001179) from being a terror on the bases, King several talented junior varsity players had a .340 BA with a homer and 18 from a team that claimed the Union weichert.com Call For Invite Tressa in, runs scored. County Tournament JV title. “We will miss Elaine tremendously More Information! and she’ll bring results! Junior Tom Bonard, next year’s shortstop and team captain, displayed on the mound, however we are not his defensive skills wherever needed, concerned because we have confi- Tressa “Teri” Malone scored nine runs and had six RBI. dence in our up and coming pitchers,” Junior pitcher Joe Schurig went 7- said Covert. “We will be strong next weichert.com for-9 (.778) at the plate and junior year. We have girls who want to play WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 relief pitcher Peter Antonelli recorded softball and possess in them fire that two saves in his 13.33 innings on the you cannot teach.”

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Westfield – Magnificent new 5000 square foot home in the Gardens built by Michael Mahoney includes a stunning two story foyer, gourmet kitchen and family room, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, beautiful master suite, Hardiplank exterior. Five bedrooms, five and a half baths, finished basement. All the luxury appointments you could want. $1,999,999. “A Walk In The Park” Situated on ½ acre and walking distance to park, this charming expanded ranch features a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room adorned with French doors. There is an eat-in kitchen which Westfield – This beautiful custom center leads to the family room, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a sauna, newer windows, 2 car garage and a large hall colonial, built in 1993, is still in the deck overlooking a lovely backyard. Offered at$729,900. hands of the original owners. It has been lovingly kept in pristine condition. The large kitchen and adjoining family room with wood-burning fireplace have sliding Anderson patio doors to the back yard. There are three lovely bay windows and all windows in the home are Anderson. The 27’ x 19’master Lucille K. Roll Carla Capuano bedroom suite includes a sitting area and Sales Associate Sales Associate walk-in closet, and 3 additional (908) 301-2017 (Direct) (908) 301-2013 (Direct) bedrooms will meet all the needs of your [email protected] [email protected] family. Central air conditioning. Walk to Washington School. $949,900 ©2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. ©2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. Westfield Office 209 Central Avenue 908-233-5555 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 22, 2006 Page 15 Blue Devil Nine Finish JV Softball Season, 12-6

By FRED LECOMTE several fine “metal sticks,” Abruzzo Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times led with an incredible .417 batting This year’s Westfield High School average (BA). Kim Legones came up junior varsity softball team accom- with a .375 BA and Matthew finished plished a lot and was very close to being with an eye-opening .500 BA, in- an outstanding team. The Blue Devils cluding six homeruns. finished 12-6 and, as the sixth-seed, Blue Devil junior varsity Coach reached the Union County Tournament Bill Mathews was especially proud (UCT) semifinals by defeating Rahway of second-year players Ariel Gale, and third-seeded Union Catholic, be- Alyson Guerriero, Legones, Suzie fore falling to rival Scotch Plains- Morgan and Chrissy Panarese, who Fanwood, the eventual champion. proved themselves in their leadership Very pleasant surprises came with roles on the team. fireballer Ali Moskowitz, Katie TOURNAMENT SOCCER CHAMPS…The Westfield Juventus U12 boys soccer Abruzzo and Cyndil Matthew, three WF Area Y to Offer team recently won the Ocean Township Tournament of Champions. Pictured, left freshmen pitchers who combined for to right, are: front row; Sean Doherty, Spencer Kerkhof, Max Tabak, Greg Flood a team ERA of 1.67, with 162 Summer Basketball and Brian Vanderschaaf; back row, Assistant Coach Steve Schapow, Valentin strikeouts and only 35 walks in 109- The Westfield Area Y will offer STRONG SHOWING AT NATIONALS…The Union Catholic High School Boys Allard, Ned Allen, Will Geoghegan, Sam Rosenburgh, Eric Fennik, Andrew Felix, 1/3 innings. Moskowitz and Matthew an in-house instructional basketball Sprint Medley Relay team placed seventh overall with a time of 3:30.5, missing the Dean Schapow, Travis Cortes and trainer Adrian Borrows. Not pictured: John league for boys and girls in the first top-six by just .01 at the 16 at the Nike Outdoor Nationals at North Carolina A & Dedea, Charlie Scott, Michael Woods and Coach Matt Felix. were elevated up to the varsity level T University in Greensboro, NC. On June 16. Pictured, left to right, are: Nick midseason, and Abruzzo became the and second grades. Players will meet Morrisey(22.4 – 200M), Garrett Ellis(48.9 – 400M), Brian Guterl(1:55.6 – 800M) WTA Women’s Singles team’s everyday pitcher, compiling on Tuesday and Thursday nights and Julian Phillips(22.9 – 200M). The time was a UCHS record and the third WF Juventus Win eight of the team’s 12 victories, in- from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Y main fastest in New Jersey this year. Ocean Twp. TOC Tennis Ladder Told: cluding a one-hitter in the Union facility. The standings listed below reflect Catholic UCT game. Everyone plays. Coaches will lead WTA Mixed Doubles WTA Men’s Doubles The Westfield Juventus U12 boys some changes in the ladder through June The young Blue Devils had one of players through drills and games that soccer team ended its season by their better team batting averages build skills and develop coordina- Tennis Ladder Told: Tennis Ladder Told: 18. Four matches were played while The following are the latest stand- winning the premier flight of the inactive players are dropped 3 spaces in (BA) in recent memory. Among the tion. The development of caring, hon- 1. Mike Gonella/Steve Parker Ocean Township Tournament of esty, respect and responsibility will ings of the WTA Mixed Doubles Lad- 2. Warren Friss/Zac Friss the standings per reporting period when der. Please direct all inquiries and 3. Paul Newsome/Rich Pardo Champions. The team went 4-0, no matches are recorded. Players can WTA Men’s Masters be stressed. Children must be regis- scoring 10 goals and giving up tered by July 1. match scores to Richard Pardo at 4. Phil Brown/Ryan Brown access weekly updated standings (as Tennis Ladder Told: [email protected]. 5. Steve Shane/Joshua Suri only one. The championship game well as matches played) on WTA’s For more information, call or e-mail 6. John Mancini/Jim Oslislo against the Parsippany Astros The standings at the end of the third Steve Kralovich, Sports Coordinator, 1. Amanda Friss/Warren Friss 7. Mike McGlynn/Irondi Aliche website: www.westfieldnj.com/wta by 2. Lynn Meyers/Paul Darmanin ended in a scoreless tie, after regu- clicking on Women’s Singles. Further reporting period follow for the Men’s (908) 233-2700, ext. 258 or e-mail lation and extra time. Juventus won Masters tennis ladder. There were [email protected]. Volunteer 3. Peggy Weiss/Jeff Connolly See it all on the Web! information about rules or joining the ( )cumulative matches played the game on penalty kicks, 3-2. ladder is available by calling Jean Power lots of changes on the leader board coaches are needed to help make the *denotes match played in current re- www.goleader.com at (908) 654-7418 or e-mail at with some new names at the top. The league successful. porting period WTA Men’s Singles [email protected]. The next report- next reporting period ends on July 2. ing period will conclude at 8 p.m. on Matches should be reported to Tennis Ladder Told: Sunday, July 2. Match scores should be [email protected]. Kimberley Aslanian Haley The third reporting period has come 1. Peter Lee (4) * reported within 24 hours and weekend to a close with another change at the 2. Jeff Connolly (2) * scores by Sunday evenings to J. Power. 3. Chris Wendel (9) * top of the standings. Gary Wasserman 4. Mike McGlynn (3) * regained the top spot with a 10-8 win 1. Cristi Hastings 11. Lisa Sottung Redefining Real Estate 2. JoAnn Purdy 12. Dianne Mroz 5. Henry Williams (2) * over Robert Errazo. The result of this 3. Linda Coleman 13. N. Freundlich 6. Joe Donnollo (2) NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002, 2004 & 2005 match dropped Dan Siegel to the third 4. Lisa Black-Polak 14. V. Bigosinski 7. Hank Koehler (2) position, which he kept with a win 5. Sheri Pardo 15. Susan Lewis 8. Jim Oslislo (1) * 6. Jean Power 16. Priscilla Wood 9. John Mancini (1) * over Christopher Conley. Melvin Diep 7. Peggy Weiss 17. Danielle Hair 10. Dewey Rainville (1) maintained the fifth position and new- 8. Carol Healey 18. Katie Richards 11. Don Dohm comer Paul Newsome continued his 9. Ann Diehl 19. Sherri Bender 12. George Sincox 10. Ellen Smith 20. Perez-Santalla (#) total number of matches played climb up the standings with a win over * Played a match in period Tuyen Diep to take the sixth position. 21. Joanna Richardson The ladder remained very active with 28 matches played. Tuyen Diep re- mains the most active member with 12 Hye-Young Choi matches played. The next reporting #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office - 2005 period ends on July 2. Please direct all Top Associate, Total Production - 11 Years! inquiries and match scores to Richard Pardo at [email protected]. email: [email protected] 1. G. Wasserman(4)* 18. Andy Cohen(4)* 2. Rob Errazo(5)* 19. 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Anthony Marotta Impeccably appointed front to back Center Hall Dutch Colonial nestled on a ( ) cumulative matches played * denotes match played in current re- private lane in the Gardens, one of Westfield’s most sought after neighborhoods. porting period Situated on more than a third of an acre of manicured grounds, this tastefully decorated 6 bedroom residence effortlessly combines sophistication, warmth and WTA Women’s Doubles style. Displaying traditional architecture and exquisite appointments, all of the Tennis Ladder Told: rooms create an unforgettable setting for entertaining and ease of everyday living. Extensive moldings, a new Rutt Kitchen, a Library overlooking the landscape of The Westfield Tennis Association’s the rear yard, high ceilings, custom built-ins and terraced bluestone patios are just Women’s Doubles Ladder standings a few of the captivating features that this premier residence has to offer. This rare as of June 5 are as follows: Offered for $1.6 million 1. 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This charming 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial welcomes you with its Exquisite details and upgrades in construction make this new 4 Reminiscent of “the old farmhouse” but built for today’s homeowner, full open front porch enhanced by custom landscaping. The first floor bedroom/ 3.5 bath , 2 car attached garage Colonial a home of this new 5 Bedroom, 4 full Bath home delivers a comfortable, yet formal Living Room, Dining Room and Family Room are enriched distinction. The eat-in Kitchen with granite countertops, custom elegant ambiance. The Family Room w/custom mantel and F/P, shares by their crown molding and 9’ ceilings. The gas burning Family Room cabinetry and island, adjoins the coffered ceiling Family Room with open access w/the eat-in Kitchen, boasting custom cabinetry, granite fireplace can be enjoyed in the open flow granite topped center island F/P and mantel. 4 bedrooms upstairs include a Princess Suite w/pvt. countertops, a center island and French doors leading to the paver kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The Master Suite offers a bath and walk-in closet, along with a sumptuous Master Suite w/F/P, patio. There is a closeted Mud area that connects the Kitchen to the 2 large walk-in closet and a custom bath with oversized tile shower tray ceiling and 3 closets. The Master Bath boasts a double vanity w/ car side-entry attached garage. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, including a and double sink vanity. Three additional Bedrooms and full bath custom cabinetry and granite, along with a whirlpool tub and oversized Princess Suite and Master Suite. The master has a box ceiling w/ complete the second floor. The third floor staircase lends easy access custom shower. 2 zone high-efficiency HVAC with integrated crown molding and F/P, sitting room and 3 walk-in closets. The to the large Attic. A finished Basement, with study, generously sized electronic air cleaners and a humidifier are just some of the upgrades luxurious Master Bath has a sky lit cathedral ceiling, granite topped playroom and rough plumbing for future bath add to the comfortable found in this impressive home. double vanity, oversized whirlpool tub, custom tiled shower and bidet. living space of this home. Page 16 Thursday, June 22, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Sr. Men’s 50+ Softball League Results: 50+ DIVISION A (as of June 17): Hinkle (4 hits total) and Tony Zarvos TEAM W L Lombardi & Greenkeepers 10 2 (3 hits). Insurers Anthony Abbaleo, Antone’s Pub & Grill 8 3 Ed McColgan and Rich Polinitza (1B, D&K Associates 7 4 2B, 3B) had three hits each. Awnings Galore 7 5 L&G 17, SMC 2 SCM 2 10 Larry Berra’s stingy pitching and pro- 50+ DIVISION B: ductive hitting, and Frank Pepe’s three TEAM W L T Promptcare 8 3 1 hits were the key factors in the victory. Northwestern Mutual 5 6 1 Awnings 21, UCNB 5 Union Center Nat. Bank 4 7 1 Awnings blasted 31 hits, including Associated Auto Parts 3 8 1 Neil Grandstrand and Bob Lorincz The Office 3 9 0 with four hits each and three hits from STATE CUP CHAMPS…The CWS Arsenal recently won the New Jersey Youth SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Brian Grandstrand, Bob Grausam and TEAM W L Soccer U15 State Cup Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Mike Creative Industries 9 1 Ray Meigs. The Bankers scored five Lessner; second row, Brendan McEvoy, Pat Tresnan, Matt Morgan, Kevin The SP-F Tempest U13 girls soccer team IL Giardino’s Ristorante 8 3 runs in the first inning. Roger Murphy, Mike Irving, Joey Kopser, Mike Forgash and Todd Saunders; back row, LA Law 4 7 Grutzmaher had three hits. Assistant Coach Jeff Irving, Andy Flood, Nick Breza, Matt Isabella, Justin Lo, Legg Mason 0 10 The Office 16, Promptcare 10 Tommy McManus, Matt Gralla, Vlad Bouchouev, Coach Eduardo Paulo and SPF U13 Tempest Girls Win Antone’s Pub 13, Awnings Galore 11 The Office rapped a season high 29 Assistant Coach Kevin McManus. Antone’s received three hits apiece hits. Pitcher Ken Dunbar had five from Tom DeRocco and Don hits, while Bill Hinkle (2 triples, 1 U15 Arsenal Wins NJ State Soccer Cup double), Larry Rehak and Chip Weiss Mid-NJ Soccer Assn. Title Montefusco. Ron Kulick homered and CWS Arsenal won the New Jersey Youth Soccer U15 Boys State Cup Joe Tarulli had three RBI. had four hits each. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tem- Samantha Beller and Susan Northwestern 22, Associated Auto 7 Championship defeating a tough Kearny Thistle FC team, 1-0, in the D&K Associates 21, SMC 5 semifinal game at Friendship Fields in Bordentown on June 3 and then pest U13 girls soccer team won the Shteyman, Evelyn Klotz moved with The Detectives blasted 28 hits, in- Northwestern pounded 30 hits, led Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Asso- ball inside the 18-yard box and took by Jim Price with four hits and Bob returned on Sunday June 4 to defeat Sportfriend SC in the final, 3-1. The cluding three hits each from Matt Arsenal competes in the Mid Atlantic Premier Soccer League (MAPS) and ciation (MNJYSA) championship on her third hard foul of the game, re- Costello, Bob DeBellis, Ron Ivory, Bierman, George Gonzales, Ed June 16 by defeating Clark, 2-1. The sulting in a penalty kick for the Tem- Malko, John Malone, Ed McColgan has recently completed their spring season with a combined season and Joe Massimino, Gerard McDermott, tournament record of 17-4-4. Tempest, a Flight 2 team in the pest with just one minute left. Phil Spinelli and Paul Taeschler. Bruce and Pete Osborn (including a key 3- MNJYSA, reached the championship Coach Luis Rodriguez, assisted by Bilotti and Ivory homered. run triple) with three hits apiece. against Flight 1 Clark by defeating Sachin Shah and Tim Kelly, called on L&G 15, Associated Auto 6 Creative Industries 16, LA Law 4 Cranford in the semifinals, 2-1. Lori Karabinchak to take the penalty L&G’s Tony Williams slammed a Creative pounded 25 hits and re- St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Against Clark, the Tempest defense, kick. Though the Clark goalkeeper three-run home run and Malcolm ceived three hits apiece from Demo led by Meghan Cunningham, Kelsey guessed correctly, Karabinchak Boone smacked a solo home run. Cervelli, Karl Grossmann, Howie Swintek, Alex Molinaro, Melaine drilled the shot to the upper left cor- Pitcher Larry Berra, Keith Gibbons Jones and Ed Malko. Softball League Standings: Rome and goalie Paige Della Badia ner of the net to give the Tempest their and Bill Mirto had three hits apiece. IL Giardino’s 20, Legg Mason 5 (two goals allowed in the two games) first championship. Promptcare 15, UCNB 14 Bob Bierman (4 RBI), Fred ANGELS DIVISION: first inning. Rich Mann turned in the showed speed and skill in keeping a Against Cranford, the Tempest scored Promptcare’s Al Brown and Mo DiMartino, Oscar Harrison, Bob (As June 16:) Joes’ only multiple hit performance. TEAM W L Pct St. Anthony 12, St. Stephen 9 “bend but not break” mentality. first when Shah passed to Randazzo, Fernandez blasted homeruns and Os- Lorincz and Tom Wacaster each pro- St. Anthony 4 2 .667 Clark’s only score came on a free who found the left side of the net. Tied car Harrison, Bill Hicks, Charles duced three hits to spark the victors. St. Anne 2 4 .333 St. Anthony’s Tim Deegan contin- kick halfway through the first half to at 1-1 in the second half, the winning Lehman and Tyrone Sharpe each had LA Law 11, IL Giardino’s 5 St. Stephen 1 2 .333 ued his perfect ways at the plate (3- make the score, 1-0. goal came on Liz Tenzer’s perfectly three hits. The Bankers had six triples Gordon LeMatty’s key double in St. Blaise 1 3 .250 for-3). Captain Tony Perconte added With eight minutes remaining, the placed shot from the 18 with 10 min- and received four hits each from John the third ignited a six-run rally for the St. Nicholas 1 5 .167 three hits of his own. Lou Balestriere Tempest evened the score, with Avika utes left to seal the game. Gabrielle Brown and Charles Geiger. victors. Lawmen George Crostewitz SAINTS DIVISION: and Steve Abrunzo each had four hits TEAM W L Pct for St. Stephen. Shah finding the net after a beautiful Vacca, Nikki Appezzato and Michelle The Office 13, Northwestern 11 and Walt Serafyn belted home runs. St. Luke 5 0 1.000 pass from Emma Kelly. After steady Rogoff played with their usual all out The Office scored three runs in the Creative Industries 15, Legg Ma- St. Jude 3 2 .600 St. Nicholas 21, St. Anne 20 pressure from Erica Randazzo, hustle to help secure the win. top of the seventh on key hits by Bill son 5 St. Joseph 4 3 .571 The Nickies managed to goose egg St. Mark 2 2 .500 the Annies in the bottom of the sev- St. Aloysius 1 3 .250 enth. One of the Hecklers commented, St. Stephen over St. Mark “I’m getting too old for this!” Nickies Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate You’re Cordially Invited To An Open House St. Mark was shorthanded and had Damon Roth and Nick Dinizo each Sunday 6/25 1:00—4:00PM to forfeit the game. Angry fans de- had four hits and five RBI. Annies 908-233-6417, Direct Dial manded refunds. Tom Reade and Bob Gittleman both NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2005 St. Anthony 16, St. Anne 7 got three hits and four RBI. St. Anthony’s Tim Deegan with a St. Jude 18, St. Blaise 6 4-for-4 with four RBI and Bill Jude’s John Simpson hammered a McKinney and Joe Matuska rapped two-run blast in the first inning. Harry three hits each. Tom Ulichny, Steve Semple just missed hitting for the Murano and Chris Giordano were all cycle. Tommy Maher went 4-for-5. 3-for-3 in a losing effort. Marty Bernstein turned in a multiple St. Luke 13, St. Nicholas 11 hit evening for St. Blaise. St. Luke took the victory with a St. Luke 17, St. Aloysius 2 sigh of relief. Bruce Evans (3-for-4) St. Luke’s Paul Bifani and Bob and Al Betau (4-for-4) each had mon- Cummo were perfect at the plate. ster homeruns for the Lukes. Tommy McGall went 3-for-3 for St. St. Mark 17, St. Joseph 8 Aloysius. Mark men Dennis Vuono and Dave For more information on the league, Rothenberg got the show started with please visit www.stbartssoftball.com. back-to-back homers in the 10-run Howard Bialos – webmaster.

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Sunny fine home boasts hardwood floors, new central air & furnace, master filled Family Room adjacent to the newer Kitchen, hardwood floors, central Bedroom with full bath, irrigation system & deck overlooking manicured air, two full bathrooms and a new deck with views of the manicured gardens grounds. Walk to NYC train. Offered for $500,000. in the rear yard. Walk to NYC transportation. Offered for $520,000. Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Anne Sank-Davis Coldwell Banker Sales Associate RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 908·233·6313, Direct Dial 908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 [email protected] www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 22, 2006 Page 17 U14 Lady Blue Sharks Nip Westfield, 2-1, in Soccer With the clock winding down on the past six games. Young scored in the their final game, Alyssa Young made first half on a pass from Emily Cohen sure the season ended with a happy but Westfield evened it before half- memory for a short-handed Scotch time and seemed to be gaining the Plains Blue Sharks U14 Girls inter- upper hand in the second half as the county squad. Young scored her sec- Sharks, with only 13 players present ond goal with less than five minutes began to wilt under the intense heat. left to break a 1-1 tie and give the team The defense led by goalie Melissa a 2-1 victory over Westfield at Houlihan McKenna and sweeper Lauren Berk Field in Westfield on June 18. were able to hold on until Young scored The victory gave the Sharks a ster- on a pass from Dominique Osterman. ling 8-3-1 record, including an eight- Amanda Rodriguez, Sarah Lazarus, game unbeaten streak to end the sea- Sarah Weber, Annie Rubin, Jessica son and nobody has been hotter than Feeley, Toni Ann Capeece, Kara Gaynor COMPLETED SEASON…The U14 Blue Sharks soccer girls ended their season with Young who had scored nine goals in and Lauren Buckley also played well. a 2-1 victory over Westfield on Fathers’ Day. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Amanda Rodriguez, Lauren Berk, Lauren Buckley, Melissa McKenna, Annie Rubin and Toni Ann Capece; back row, Sarah Lazarus, Sarah Weber, Kara Gaynor, Dominique Osterman, Emily Cohen, Alyssa Young and Coach Tom DiGiacomo. Westfield Wizards Outshoot U16 Cyclones in Girls Hoops WF Flag Rugby Recruiting The Westfield U14 girls AAU bas- HEADING SOUTH TO PLAY HOOPS…Westfield High School 2006 graduate Rounding out the defensive effort Woody Handza is congratulated by his AAU basketball coach, George Handza, ketball team played a tough U16 Cy- and looking for Handza, with the hot after committing to play basketball at Washington College in Chestertown, MD. Youth for Upcoming Season clones team at The Sports Academy hand, to collect a good number of Washington College plays in the Centennial Conference against Bryn Mawr, in Millburn on June 8 and came away assists was guard Ashley Forbes and Dickinson, Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, The Westfield Blue Devils Youth The season will begin on or about with a challenging, 39-31 victory. small forward Gerri Pinto. McDaniel, Muhlenberg, Swarthmore and Ursinus. Flag Rugby Team is currently recruit- June 20 and will conclude on July 29. Westfield had a five-point lead at ing players for its summer coed non- Practices will be held on Tuesdays halftime but neither team seemed to contact program. The Cougars Youth and Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. have the answer to their opponent’s Flag Team is a part of the Union County at Unami Field. All games are held on defense. In the second half, Tara Rugby Football Club. Last year over Saturday mornings and will include Handza answered the call and scored 200 kids participated in the UCRFC home and away matches between the 23 of her 28 points, hitting five 3- Youth Flag rugby program. Boys and other two UCRFC Berkeley Heights pointers and sinking 5-for-7 from the girls from any town in grades kinder- and Westfield based teams. The sea- charity stripe. Handza finished shoot- garten to eighth grade are eligible. son will conclude with all the teams ing 9-for-20 from the floor. Wizard The program is designed as a safe playing in the American Flag Youth Lauren Harry netted eight points, Keri and enjoyable way of introducing Rugby Festival in Morris County. Pringle put up two and Gab Jakub Open House: Sunday, June 25th 1-4PM 2018 Grand Street rugby to young people. Players wear Registration is $60 and $50 for added one. As a team the Wizards removable Velcro flags instead of each additional sibling. Included shot 14-for-47 from the floor and 6- being tackled. The game emphasizes with the registration fee are a shirt, for-12 from the free throw line. athletic skills such as running, kick- socks, shorts and a rugby ball. Ap- Although unable to crack the Cy- ing, passing, teamwork, self-confi- plications can be downloaded online clones’ defense with a strong offen- dence, good sportsmanship and fun. at www.mudturtlerugby.com under sive punch, forwards Harry, Pringle Coed players must be between five- the Youth Program section. For more and Jakub controlled both the defen- and 13-years-old. No experience is information, pleas contact Paul sive and offensive boards with a strong required. There are four different aged Harbaugh, the director of the contribution from Cassie Simcox, based teams: The Owls ages 5 and 6, Westfield Team at Youth Rugby, at whose boxing out on the boards led to Falcons 7 and 8, Hawks 9 and 10 and (908)370-4131 or e-mail many of her teammates rebounds, the Eagles 11 to 13. [email protected]. along with a number of her own.

Scotch Plains . . . Welcome to this charming 1880 Colonial! The curb appeal begins with the wrap-around front porch overlooking a lovely landscaped yard. The first floor boasts Living Room, formal Dining Room with ceiling mouldings, updated eat-in Kitchen, Laundry, Powder Room and Mud Room. Three Bedrooms and a full Bath are found on the second level. Filled with good old-fashioned charm, this cozy home surprises with a master walk-in closet, walk up attic for additional storage space and wood floors. Situated within close proximity to town, library and New York City transportation, this home is a must see! $440,000 WSF0184 Susan M. Checchio Sales Associate Direct Line: 301-2014 E-mail: [email protected] www.ScotchPlainsMoves.com

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© 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West 908-233-0065 Page 18 Thursday, June 22, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION LOCATION! LOCATION! MUST SEE! OFFICE FOR RENT GARAGE SALE HELP WANTED Westfield,Trinity Gardens-For North Avenue, Westfield WESTFIELD Prudential NJ Properties’ Sale by owner ask $379K, or rent 1st Floor CLASSIFIEDS Sat. 6/24, 9am-12noon Westfield Office is hiring full-time $1600/mo. 1BR condo,1st flr, all 1856 SqFt. with Parking 257 Kimball Ave agents, both new and exp- amenities,walk to trans/shopg, Call (908) 757-5844 Rain or Shine erienced. Corporate training indr prkg,outdr patio. Princ only. HOT TUB / SPA BED 28 yrs of Treasures! program/in-house training. 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New, 8 feet, 1 inch slate, $695 part-time, during normal business For details call (570) 824-5777 Peterpaul Real Estate Agency YARD SALE hours throughout the year, to plan, M-F, 10:00AM - 5:00PM accessories, solid wood, leather (732) 259-6690 HOME FOR SALE pockets, delivery & set-up avail. WESTFIELD organize, direct and evaluate pro- (973) 589-0055 or DINING ROOM Fri & Sat 6/23 & 6/24, 9am - 2pm gram activities and facilities. Send Charming 4 bedroom colonial email to [email protected] Cost $4,200 sell for $1,695 Call (973) 902-8306 403 Grove St (corner of Summit) resume with references to: minutes from downtown Westfield. Double pedestal table, 8 chairs Huge Multi-family Sale BEDROOM SETS FOR SALE and 1 pc. Hutch. Still in boxes. Fanwood Administrator, New kitchen features granite ESTATE SALES & CLEANOUTS Patio set, HH items, snow 75 North Martine Avenue, counters/ceramic tile flooring and BEDROOM SET- Cherry wood, 2 Value $2600 sell $1275. blower and lots of toys! 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June 25 PATIO SET FOR SALE A little bit of everything! communication skills, knowledge 1PM - 4PM of drawers, nightstand, desk, MATH TUTOR Tools, household items, pictures of Mocrosoft Office and basic chair. $950. OBO Patio Set - 1 year old, Teak, 8 financial concepts required. 767 BOULEVARD BUNK BED - White metal, two chairs with cusions, large table Get ahead or catch up. Tutoring YARD SALE Westfield, NJ Competitive salary/benefits and mattresses. $150. OBO opens to 9 ft with umbrella. $3495. by NJ cert. math teacher. All levels. Books, games, furniture, Flex sched, my place or yours. flexible hours. Email resume to Offered at $729,000 (908) 301-0480 or (908) 391-8820 (908) 380-4855 exercise equipment. [email protected] Call Mary Lou (908) 233-1255 Sun, June 25th, 10:00 - 2:00 MATH SUMMER TUTOR 1200 S. Martine Ave Scotch Plains FREELANCERS WANTED TOP LEVEL PREP. FOR on corner of Ramapo and Martine Strong, detail-oriented writers ISEE, SSAT, SAT, EXAMS MATH WANTED with professional demeanor ENRICH. Alg-Calc. Cert teacher, needed to cover local MA, all levels, patient, exp, Wanted to buy or borrow a 1947 government meetings. Must 1-1, great results, refs. Westfield Hgh School year book. be able to meet deadlines, (732) 603-9521 Email price and/or conditions. know how to write a lead, and Open House: Sunday, June 25th 1-4PM 305 Baker Avenue [email protected] SUMMER TUTOR take an active interest in their NEED SUMMER HELP? beats in order to develop news Looking for a Certified teacher stories. Please email to work with your child Responsible, mature college resume and clips to: over the summer? junior looking for summer [email protected] Experienced Westfield Public employment. Baby/house sitting, School teacher dog walking, running errands. seeks K-2 students. Local, own transportation. BOOKKEEPER AVAILABLE Contact: Joellen Surace Phone (908) 581-4807. (908) 789-3479 References available. Seeking bookkeeping position. Work out of my home. HOUSE CLEANING GOOD MEMORY! Experienced with Word, Excel, MYSTERY Shoppers needed in Quicken, Quickbooks, Peachtree, Reliable and experienced clean- and Powerpoint. Experienced in ing lady will clean your house! Westfield, Perth Amboy, Good References and Prices. Woodcliffe Lakes and throughout dealing with small businesses. If N.J.! Apply online at interested contact Jessica at email: [email protected] (908) 654-7618 or or (908) 220-0612 Kate www.secretshopnet.com [email protected] HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Will clean your house, apartment NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF or condo. I am trustworthy & FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY ORDINANCE 06-16-R THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD responsible. I do laundry. Good AND PUBLIC HEARING references. 5 yrs experience. RESOLUTION 06-06-83 An ordinance was introduced by the (973) 583-5570. Neide Mayor and Council of the Borough of CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates; 15 Fanwood on June 13, 2006. Copies of this Stelton Road, Piscataway, New Jersey ALL ABOUT GUTTERS ordinance can be obtained without cost in 08855-0036 We can help whether you need the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional new gutters or leaf guard system. ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Engineering Services/Community House Westfield . . . Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Streetscape and Lighting and Parking Lot This wonderful four bedroom, two full and two half bath colonial in a great One Year Warranty Fully insured of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Repaving. Wilson school neighborhood is situated on a deep, park-like property. Amenities include two Call for a Free Estimate Friday. DURATION: For a period ending no (973) 391-5494 This ordinance amends Chapter 224 of later than May 31, 2007. fireplaces and a wood-burning stove, bay windows, central air conditioning, large master suite the Borough Code relating to property AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $28,500.00. with walk-in closet and full bath, renovated main bath, finished recreation room in basement, DECK CONSTRUCTION maintenance. A Copy of the Resolution and Contract This ordinance is scheduled for public relating to the services are on file and two car garage, slate patio and much more! Located within minutes of award winning Westfield All types of quality decks hearing and adoption on July 11, 2006, available for public inspection in the office downtown and schools, Library, Mindowaskin Park and playground and New York City built for homes. 7:30 P.M. Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine $875,000 Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 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©2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 22, 2006 Page 19 Recreation Department Registration Available For Kindergarten Kids Registration to Begin July 6 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish classes ranging from cooking and Community Center (JCC) of Central computers to crafts and swimming, Offers Summer Programs New Jersey, 1391 Martine Avenue in among other activities. For Spirit Cruises Trip Scotch Plains, will offer a Kindergar- The deadline to register is Friday, WESTFIELD – The Westfield 19; a monthly Scrabble Club, plus a ten Kids half-day wrap-around pro- Recreation Department is continu- senior social and dance class. The SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch do so may sit on deck and enjoy views June 30. For more information, Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- of the Manhattan skyline and the gram for school year 2006-2007 for please visit www.jccnj.org or con- ing to accept registrations for a wide department’s traditional summer children who attend half-day morn- variety of summer programs offered concert series will be held in mittee has announced that registra- Statue of Liberty. tact Early Childhood Services Di- tion will soon begin for its Spirit The Township of Scotch Plains ing kindergarten. rector Nancy Kovacs at to town residents of all ages. Mindowaskin Park from 7:30 to 9 The program runs weekdays dur- Children are invited to participate p.m. on the following Thursdays: Cruises trip around Manhattan Island subsidizes the bus cost, and the cruise [email protected] or (908) 889- that will take place on Wednesday, portion of the trip is offered at $45 for ing the school year from 11:30 a.m. to 8800, extension no. 204. in a variety of camps such as soccer, June 22 and 29, July 6, 13, 20 and 27. 3 p.m. Transportation to the JCC is art, bowling, roller hockey, tennis, “Concerts Under The Stars” will be September 20. Scotch Plains residents and $46 for PUBLIC NOTICE Registration will begin on Thurs- non-residents. available from most area schools. golf, all-sports, lacrosse, cricket, featured on Mondays, July 17 and After lunch, children participate in NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT field hockey, tennis, baseball, bas- August 7, at 7 p.m. in Tamaques Park. day, July 6, for township residents All registrations for the trip must be FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY ketball and wrestling. Residents can Concertgoers are advised to bring a and Monday, July 17, for non-resi- made through the Scotch Plains Rec- PUBLIC NOTICE THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS dents to comply with financial ar- reation Department, Room 113 of the register now for the above camps. lawn chair for these summer shows BOROUGH OF FANWOOD CONTRACTOR: Vincent K. Loughlin, The department also will offer teen offered by the recreation department. rangements with the cruise line. municipal building. For further infor- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Esq.; Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & swims for Westfield residents com- For additional information, please con- On the day of the trip, the bus will mation, please call (908) 889-2084 or ORDINANCE 06-15-R Lane; 324 East Broad Street, Westfield, AND PUBLIC HEARING New Jersey 07090 pleting grades 6 to 11 on Wednesday tact the Westfield Recreation Depart- leave at 9:45 a.m. from the rear of the (908) 322-6700, extension no. 221. NATURE OF SERVICE: Representa- Scotch Plains Municipal Building at An ordinance was introduced by the evenings beginning June 28 and end- ment at 425 East Broad Street, (908) PUBLIC NOTICE tion of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in ing August 30. 789-4080, to obtain a brochure, or 430 Park Avenue, enabling the group Mayor and Council of the Borough of a legal matter entitled Cumberland Farms to be on board by 11:30 a.m. During BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Fanwood on June 13, 2006. Copies of this v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- A Westfield student identification visit www.westfieldnj.gov/recreation. ordinance can be obtained without cost in ship of Scotch Plains, et al. is required to enter. The department’s the cruise, a buffet lunch will be Notice is hereby given that Ordinance the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- DURATION: Completion of above. No. 06-11-R summer playground program is for PUBLIC NOTICE served. Dessert and coffee or tea will ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, AMOUNT: $5,000. billed at the hourly AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours rate of $125. and to be applied toward fees children completing kindergarten be served tableside. THE CODE OF THE BOR- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The crew will provide entertain- of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through and costs for those services, which shall through eighth grade, with a counse- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OUGH OF FANWOOD TO IN- Friday. be subject to the approval of the Township lor-in-training program for ninth ment. After lunch, those wishing to CREASE THE MAXIMUM This ordinance amends Section 108 of Attorney and which are not covered by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on AMOUNT OF FINES FOR Chapter 184 of the Borough Code relating insurance. grade as well. Registration for the July 6, 2006, at 7:30 pm in the Municipal PUBLIC NOTICE CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF to the revision of the Zoning Map providing THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT playground program is ongoing. Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, BOROUGH ORDINANCES for the change to the Staggard Place zone. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The department’s adult activities FROM $1,200 TO $2,000 This ordinance is scheduled for public FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Board of Adjustment will hold a public include a bus trip to see Jersey Boys At a regular meeting of the Township was passed and adopted on the second hearing and adoption on July 11, 2006, Barbara Riepe hearing to consider the following appeals: on Broadway on Saturday, August Council of the Township of Scotch Plains and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor 7:30 P.M. Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Township Clerk Divine Tamakloe for a Temporary Op- held on June 13, 2006 the following deci- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE erating Permit to operate a limousine ser- sions were rendered: held on June 13, 2006. Eleanor McGovern vice from 340 Jackson Avenue, Block 602, This Ordinance shall take effect imme- Borough Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Granted permission to the application Lot 26, R-3A Zone. Permission if granted diately after final passage and publication 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $21.42 UNION VICINAGE, LAW DIVISION for a Special Use Permit for the Scotch is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of the Zon- as required by law. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Plains Business & Professional Associa- ORDERED that any party having an ing Ordinance allowing for temporary per- Eleanor McGovern PUBLIC NOTICE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL tion, to have live musical performances on interest in a limited partnership known as mission. Borough Clerk various days in front of the Scotch Plains NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Take notice that application has been Koron Associates show cause before the 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $18.87 James and Marisa Sherman for Vari- Music Center, also known as 413 Park FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY made to the Township of Scotch Plains, Honorable Thomas N. Lyons, P.J.Ch., ances to permit the construction of an Avenue, Block 1501, Lot 7, B-2 Zone, PUBLIC NOTICE THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS New Jersey for a Place-to-Place transfer Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vici- addition at property located at 352 Cook between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 to BZ 1 Inc. for premises now located at nage, Law Division, 2 Broad Street, Eliza- TOWN OF WESTFIELD CONTRACTOR: Vincent K. Loughlin, Avenue, Block 02101, Lot 3.02, Scotch p.m. as noted on their application, for the 375 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New beth, New Jersey, 07207 on July 12, 2006, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Esq.; Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Plains from the following section of the remainder of the year provided that pe- Jersey 07076, the Plenary Retail Con- at 1:30 o’clock in the forenoon or as soon Lane; 324 East Broad Street, Westfield, Zoning Ordinance: destrian access be available. Notice is hereby given that Westfield sumption License #2016-33-004-003, thereafter as counsel can be heard why New Jersey 07090 Section 23-3.4A, Para. G, Col. 10, Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions heretofore issued as a pocket license. the following mortgages should not be Granted permission for a Special Use NATURE OF SERVICE: Representa- whereby the minimum rear-yard setback at its June 12, 2006 meeting for the follow- The person who holds an interest in this cancelled: Permit for the Scotch Plains Business & tion of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in required is 30 feet. and proposed is 15 ing applications heard at its June 12, 2006 license are: 1. The mortgage entered into on or about Professional Association to run an out- a legal matter entitled HUB Realty, LLC v. feet. meeting: March 31, 1966 by Koron Associates, a door sale of fruits and vegetables for the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- Augustine Caruso Section 23-3.4A, Para G, Col. 11, limited partnership (“Koron Associates”), weekly “Farmers Produce Market” on Sat- Robert F. Viglianti, 625 Central Av- ship of Scotch Plains. 20 LaCosta Drive whereby the maximum lot coverage is 30 as mortgagee and Bernard Johnson, urday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 enue, seeking permission for a portion of DURATION: Completion of above. Annandale, New Jersey 08801 percent and proposed is greater than 30 Shirley Johnson, Lucian Johnson, and Mae p.m. from mid-June through November the premises to be used by the Westfield AMOUNT: $4,000. billed at the hourly percent. Objections, if any, should be made im- Johnson, as mortgagors, and recorded in (depending upon crop availability) at 430 Enrichment Center for the purpose of tu- rate of $125. and to be applied toward fees mediately in writing to: Barbara Riepe, Mortgage Book 2737 Page 688 on or All interested persons may be present Park Avenue, Block 1105, Lot 1 “P” Zone toring students contrary to the require- and costs for those services, which shall Municipal Clerk, Township of Scotch about June 5, 1966; and and be heard. as per their application, provided that in- ments of Section 11.28A and 17.02C of be subject to the approval of the Township Plains, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, 2. The mortgage entered into on or about The file pertaining to this application is in gress and egress is maintained in the the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance does Attorney and which are not covered by New Jersey 07076 December 11, 1967 by Koron Associates, the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- parking lot so the firefighters can respond not permit educational use. Ordinance insurance. Applicant: as mortgagee and Bernard Johnson, ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch to calls and exit the Fire House with no requires 40 parking spaces. Present and THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT BZ 1 Inc. Shirley Johnson, Lucian Johnson, and Mae Plains, and is available for public inspec- difficulty. Also that vendors are to be indi- proposed is 34. Application approved FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Augustine Caruso Johnson as mortgagors and recorded in tion during regular office hours. vidually licensed. as submitted. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. 475 North Bridge Street Mortgage Book 2792 Page 361 on or Barbara Horev Barbara Riepe Kathleen A. Nemeth Barbara Riepe Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 about December 13, 1967. Acting Board Secretary Township Clerk Secretary, Board of Adjustment Township Clerk 2 T - 6/22/06 & 1 T - 6/22/06, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $34.17 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $30.09 1 T - 6/22/06, The Leader Fee: $19.38 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $21.93 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $48.96 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 email PDF to: Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 Goods & Services You Need! [email protected] WESTFIELD 908-753-4222 GUTTER CLEAN LLC Free Estimates Since 1960 Insured J.T. Penyak 908-233-8956 Roofing Co. Your Roofing Specialist

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Mahoney, 73, of Fanwood 5730 in Scotch Plains and St. Eugene Laverne Martin, 84, of many nieces and nephews. died on Thursday, June 15, at his Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Mary E. Spellman, 93, Former Teacher; Lansdale, Pa. died on Friday, June 16, He was preceded in death by a home. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, 2006, at ManorCare Health Services brother, Sam Martin, and a sister, Born in Chicago, Ill., he had lived where he served as an usher. Began Head Start Program in Roselle in Montgomeryville, Pa. Mary Louise Miller. there before relocating to Fanwood His wife, Patricia Volini Mahoney, He and his wife, Lois Perkins Mar- A memorial service is planned at a 38 years ago. predeceased him in 1993. Mary E. Crowley Spellman, 93, of Arrangements were by the Dooley tin, celebrated their 60th wedding future date. In lieu of flowers, the fam- Mr. Mahoney had been employed Surviving are four sons, Jamie Westfield died on Thursday, June 15, Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- anniversary on December 21, 2005. ily requests that contributions be made at Dun & Bradstreet for more than 30 Mahoney of Longwood, Fla., Steven at her residence. enue in Westfield. Mr. and Mrs. Martin lived in Lansdale to Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, years. After leaving Dun & Bradstreet, Mahoney of Alpharetta, Ga., Patrick Born and raised in Haverhill, Mass., June 22, 2006 for 34 years and prior to 1972 resided 1665 Street Road, Lahaska, Pa. 18931. he worked for T.F. Barry Co. in Ber- Mahoney of East Windsor and Mat- she had lived in Roselle before mov- in Scotch Plains. Shelley-Dinan Funeral Services of keley Heights and then for Barco thew Mahoney of Fanwood; three ing to Westfield in 1979. Norman W. Elwell, 91 Born in Bay City, Mich., he was the Lansdale is assisting the family with Systems in Belle Mead. daughters, Deborah DeMaio and Mrs. Spellman had been an elemen- Norman W. Elwell, 91, of Scotch son of the late August Frank Martin burial arrangements. He was a veteran of the Korean Ginny Reddington, both of Scotch tary school teacher for many years in Plains died on Tuesday, June 13, at and Helen Lodica Brundage Martin. June 22, 2006 Conflict, having served as a corporal Plains, and Teri Ure of Middletown; Roselle, where she began the Head Haven Hospice at Muhlenberg Re- He graduated from Rosedale High in the United States Army from 1953 two brothers, Edward Mahoney and Start Program. She retired in 1975. gional Medical Center in Plainfield. School in Plain City, Ohio in 1939. John Curlik, 90 to 1955. Martin Mahoney; two sisters, Kay She graduated in 1935 from Born in Shelton, Conn., he came to Mr. Martin served in the Navy from John Curlik, 90, of Westfield died He attended St. Bede Academy in Norgart and Marilou Witte; 15 grand- Bridgewater State Teachers College New Jersey in 1939 and had lived in September 1942 until September 1948 on Friday, June 16, at his home. Peru, Ill. and DePaul University in children and three great-grandchil- in Bridgewater, Mass. Little Falls before moving to Scotch as a Machinist’s Mate First. Born in Elizabeth, he had lived Chicago. dren. Mrs. Spellman was an active mem- Plains 50 years ago. After military service, he contin- most of his life in Linden before Mr. Mahoney was a member of The funeral was held on Saturday, ber of the Woman’s Club of Westfield. Mr. Elwell had been employed as ued his education and graduated from moving to Westfield four years ago. Knights of Columbus Council No. June 17, from the Memorial Funeral She was predeceased by her hus- office manager with the Alfred J. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Mr. Curlik had been employed as PUBLIC NOTICE Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. band, John Spellman, in 1980, and by a Lippman Co. in Newark prior to retir- 1953 with a Bachelor of Science de- an engineer with the Phelps Dodge A Mass followed at St. Bartholomew daughter, Elizabeth M. Smith, in 2000. ing in 1980. He also served as honor- gree in Mechanical Engineering. Corporation in Elizabeth and South BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the Apostle Church. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy ary vice counsel to Mexico. Mr. Martin worked for 29 years at Brunswick for many years, retiring in An Amendment to Ordinance No. 06- Memorial contributions may be Sperling and Elaine K. Spellman; A brother, Alfred S. Elwell, prede- Prudential Insurance Company in 1973. 03-R, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC- made to the American Cancer Soci- three sons, John H. Spellman, D. ceased him. Newark and in Fort Washington, Pa. TION 115 OF CHAPTER 184 OF THE After his retirement, he formed FANWOOD BOROUGH CODE TO ADD ety, P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth, N.J. Andrew Spellman and Philip E. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, He retired in 1984 and did extensive Martin Alloys Corporation in Lin- CERTAIN CONDITIONAL USES AND TO 07207. Spellman, and 15 grandchildren. Harris Meldrum Elwell; a son, David traveling for 20 years with his wife. den, a company specializing in the ADD CERTAIN PROHIBITED USES IN June 22, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial was H. Elwell of Stewartsville; a sister, He was a former member of The recycling of diamonds and tungsten. THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL BUSI- offered on Saturday, June 17, at St. Althea Williams of Stillwater, Minn.; Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Ad- NESS DISTRICT, was introduced and PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. Curlik was actively working with passed on first reading by the Mayor and Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in four grandchildren and a great-grand- ditionally, he was involved in his the firm until age 86. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Council of the Borough of Fanwood at a Westfield. Burial took place at Cal- child. younger years with the Watchung Boy A United States Army veteran of meeting held on June 13, 2006. Copies of Notice is hereby given that Ordinance vary Cemetery in Concord, N.H. Funeral services were held on Fri- Scouts and received many service World War II, he attained the rank of this amendment to Ordinance No. 06-03- No. 06-12-R day, June 16, at the Memorial Funeral awards for his volunteer work. He captain and had trained as a pilot and R can be obtained without cost at the AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood Borough Hall, Municipal Clerk’s CHAPTER 280 OF THE CODE Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. enjoyed fishing, reading, playing a glider pilot. Office, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, OF THE BOROUGH OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Memorial donations may be made cards, hunting and gardening. Mr. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, New Jersey, between the hours of 8 A.M. FANWOOD RELATING TO NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF to Haven Hospice at Muhlenberg Re- Martin was very devoted to his im- Margaret Curlik; a daughter, Marga- and 4 P.M., Monday through Friday. TOWING IN THE BOROUGH ORDINANCE 06-14-R gional Medical Center, Park Avenue mediate and extended family. This ordinance amends the Section I, was passed and adopted on the second AND PUBLIC HEARING ret Blendulf; a son, Martin Curlik, 115(C), Section II, 115(D), Section III, and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor and Randolph Road, Plainfield, N.J. In addition to his wife, he is sur- and four grandchildren. An ordinance was introduced by the 115(K), Chapter 184 relating to condi- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 07061. vived by two sons, Dr. Louis Martin Mayor and Council of the Borough of Services were held under the direc- tional uses in the Central Commercial held on June 13, 2006. June 22, 2006 Fanwood on June 13, 2006. Copies of this and his wife of New Orleans, La. and tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 Business District. This Ordinance shall take effect imme- ordinance can be obtained without cost in Larry Martin, who resided in Hershey, A public hearing on this amendment will diately after final passage and publication East Broad Street in Westfield. the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- PUBLIC NOTICE be held on July 11, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. as required by law. Pa. until recently; a daughter, Janet Memorial donations may be made ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern TOWN OF WESTFIELD Smith of Sellersville, Pa.; a sister, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours to the Westfield Rescue Squad, 335 Borough Clerk Borough Clerk of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through INVITATION TO BID Sara’len Harbage of Plain City, Ohio, Watterson Street, P.O. Box 356, 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $24.48 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $16.32 Friday. and four grandsons, Jesse, Casey, Sealed proposals will be received by the Westfield, N.J. 07091. This ordinance adds a Chapter 142 to June 22, 2006 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Tyler and Josh. Also surviving are the Borough Code relating to licensing bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East new and existing businesses in the Bor- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at ough. NOTICE OF MEETINGS 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, July Roger Chandler, 71, Exxon Executive; This ordinance is scheduled for public (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) 10, 2006, for the *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* hearing and adoption on July 11, 2006, 7:30 P.M. Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North “2006 FURNISHING AND DE- Held Doctoral Degree From M.I.T. TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. LIVERY OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 and Eleanor McGovern EQUIPMENT CONSISTING Roger E. Chandler, 71, of Westfield Relations for Exxon Corporation and Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Borough Clerk OF A 12 INCH DIAMETER died on Sunday, June 18, at his home. Vice President of Research and Devel- 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $21.42 CAPACITY DISC-STYLE Born in Elmira, N.Y., he lived in LOCATION: Administration Building CHIPPER”, opment for Exxon Chemical Company Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield for 44 years. He graduated in New York City. He retired in 1991. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 more specifically defined as follows: Phi Beta Kappa from Colgate Uni- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Item 1 - 12 INCH DIAMETER CAPAC- Surviving are his wife of 50 years, TIME: 5:45 p.m. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY ITY DISC-STYLE CHIPPER versity in 1956 and received his Doc- Beverly Chandler; a daughter, Peg PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet in executive session to THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Proposals shall be in writing on the forms toral degree in Organic Chemistry Chandler of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a conduct interviews for superintendent position. furnished and must be delivered at the CONTRACTOR: Peter Korn, Esq.; from Massachusetts Institute of Tech- son, Alan Chandler of Rochester, N.Y. place and before the hour above men- nology in 1961. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. McDonough, Korn & Eichhorn, P.C.; tioned, and must be accompanied by a A graveside service was held yes- 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $32.64 959 South Springfield Avenue, PO Box certified check or bid bond payable to the Employed with Exxon for 30 years, terday, Wednesday, June 21, at 712, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Town of Westfield, in the amount of two Mr. Chandler held a variety of senior Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NATURE OF SERVICE: Special legal hundred dollars ($200.00) to insure ex- counsel in his representation of former positions including Manager of Investor Arrangements were by the Higgins NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ecution of the contract. Police Chief Marshall Nelson in the matter Bidders must be in compliance with all and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES of Peal v. Township of Scotch Plains, et al. PUBLIC NOTICE 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 in Westfield. DURATION: Completion of above. supplement to the law against discrimina- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 AMOUNT: $4,000. billed at the previ- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Memorial donations may be made tion (Affirmative Action). to the Caddy Scholarship Founda- SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et ously agreed upon hourly rate and to be All bidders must submit with their bid Public Notice is hereby given that the seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- applied toward fees and costs for those a copy of their New Jersey Business ordinances as follows were passed and tion, in care of New Jersey State Golf tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 7/11/06 and services, which shall be subject to the Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- adopted by the Town Council of the Town Association, 1000 Broad Street, opened and read for: approval of the Township Attorney and mit proof of registration will disqualify of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Bloomfield, N.J. 07003 or to the which are not covered by insurance. the bid. June 20, 2006. Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract-2006, Routes 78/80/280/287; Various THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, State Highways, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Susses, Union and Specifications may be reviewed or pro- Claire J. Gray FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- cured at the office of the Town Engineer, Town Clerk P.O. Box 356, 335 Watterson Street, Warren Counties, 100% State FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. DP NO: 05437 Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1870 Westfield, N.J. 07091. Barbara Riepe West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor June 22, 2006 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Township Clerk AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND and Council reserve the right to reject any GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 17:27. 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $21.42 bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, PUBLIC NOTICE Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 (formerly known as 1849 ENTITLED “AN ORDI- if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed TOWN OF WESTFIELD Executive Order 134) apparent low bidder must provide a completed, signed Contrac- PUBLIC NOTICE NANCE TO AMEND THE advisable to do so. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Forms within seven (7) CODE OF THE TOWN OF TOWN OF WESTFIELD KENNETH B. MARSH state busines days from the project bid date. WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, The Board of Adjustment of the Town of TOWN ENGINEER “ADMINISTRATION,” AR- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Public Notice is hereby given that an 1 T - 6/22/06, The Leader Fee: $39.27 Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State ordinance of which the following is a copy TICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS day, July 10, 2006 in the Council Cham- AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION funded projects. was introduced, read and passed on first PUBLIC NOTICE bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et reading by the Council of the Town of 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Westfield at a meeting held June 20th, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AND SALARY SCHEDULE,” 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. 2006 and that the said Council will further NOTICE OF SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” ing appeals for variance(s) from the re- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 consider the same for final passage on the PENDING BOND ORDINANCE GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1871 quirements of the Westfield Land Use U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the 11th day of July, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., or as ORDINANCE 06-13-S AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Ordinance. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to soon thereafter as said matter can be The bond ordinance, the summary terms GENERAL ORDINANCE 1848 Eric Lipkind, 622 Arlington Avenue, submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- of which are included herein, was intro- FIXING THE ANNUAL SALA- 06-16-06, Seeking permission to cover an the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, duced and passed upon first reading at a RIES FOR THE MAYOR AND existing deck contrary to the requirements Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and meeting of the governing body of the Bor- COUNCIL MEMBERS AND of Section 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the place any person who may be interested ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, CERTAIN OFFICERS AND nance. Ordinance requires a maximum instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and therein will be given an opportunity to be State of New Jersey, on June 13, 2006. It EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN building coverage of 20%. Proposed is download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to heard concerning said ordinance. will be further considered for final pas- OF WESTFIELD 20.8%. Deemed complete June 16, 2006. download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. Claire J. Gray sage, after public hearing thereon, at a 120 day decision date: October 13, 2006. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT Town Clerk SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2139 meeting of the governing body to be held OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING Robert & Jill DelSordi, 27 North Cot- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO.: 1868 at the Municipal Building, at 75 North following locations: FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF tage Place, 06-15-06, Seeking permis- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Martine Avenue, in the Borough of 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 SIDEWALK AND CON- sion to construct a second story addition THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Fanwood, on July 11, 2006 at 7:30 o’clock Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ STRUCTION OF NEW SIDE- contrary to the requirements of Section WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 PM. During the week prior to and up to and 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 WALK AT VARIOUS LOCA- 11.09 E-7 of the Land Use Ordinance. AND CHAPTER 16 including the date of such meeting copies 3 T - 6/15/06, 6/22/06 and 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $214.20 TIONS IN THE TOWN AND Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard of the full ordinance will be available at no BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council THE APPROPRIATION OF setback of 35 feet. Existing and proposed cost and during regular business hours, at of the Town of Westfield in the County of MONIES NECESSARY is 23.5 feet. Deemed complete June 16, the Clerk’s office for the members of the Union: THEREFOR. 2006. 120 day decision date: October general public who shall request the same. SECTION I: 1 T - 6/22/06, The Leader Fee: $36.21 13, 2006. The summary of the terms of such bond Hillside Cemetery 1. Section 13-6 of Chapter 13 of the ordinance follows: Luis & Lisa Vilarin, 430 Everson Place, Town Code shall be amended to add the PUBLIC NOTICE 06-08-06, Seeking permission to construct following subsections: TITLE: AMENDATORY BOND TOWN OF WESTFIELD a two story addition and a rear patio con- ORDINANCE AMENDING Sec. 13-6. Stop intersections. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT trary to the requirements of Section BOND ORDINANCE NO. 06- Sherman Street and Harding Street. 11.09E6 and 12.04F1 of the Land Use Scotch Plains 10-S HERETOFORE FINALLY Notice is hereby given that Westfield Stop signs shall be installed on Harding Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- ADOPTED ON MAY 9, 2006 Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions Street. mum side yard setback of 10 feet. Present WHICH AMENDATORY at its June 12, 2006 meeting for the follow- and proposed is 4.86 feet. Ordinance re- Hyslip Avenue and Edgar Road BOND ORDINANCE PROVID- ing applications heard at its May 8, 2006 908.756.1729 quires a maximum building coverage of Stop sign shall be installed on Edgar ING AN APPROPRIATION OF meeting: 20%. Present is 22.4%. Proposed is 24.2%. Road. $1,912,468 FOR VARIOUS www.hillsidecemetery.com Anne & Michael Endy, 940 Irving Av- Deemed complete June 19, 2006. 120 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 2. Section 13-26 of Chapter 13 of the enue, seeking permission to construct an day decision date: October 16, 2006. FOR AND BY THE BOROUGH Town Code shall be amended to add the addition contrary to the requirements of OF FANWOOD IN THE Medical Diagnostic Associates, P.A., following subsections: Section 11.09E5, 11.09E6, 11.09E8, COUNTY OF UNION, NEW 525 Central Avenue, 06-07-06, Seeking 12.04E1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Sec. 13-26. Two-Hour Zones – JERSEY AND, AUTHORIZING permission to post on the building, two Application Approved as Amended. Unmetered THE ISSUANCE OF additional signs contrary to the require- Walnut Street. $1,425,000 BONDS OR Louis De Pinto, 821 Grandview Av- ments of Section 16.04E1 & 2 of the Land Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. (1) Both sides between Elm Street and NOTES OF THE BOROUGH enue, seeking permission to construct a Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- Lawrence Avenue between the hours of FOR FINANCING PART OF front porch contrary to the requirements of mum number of signs for corner lots of 2. 8:00am and 4:00pm from Monday through THE APPROPRIATION. Section 12.03D & 11.09E6 of the Land Present are 2. Proposed are 4. Deemed Friday. Use Ordinance. Application Approved complete June 19, 2006. 120 day deci- Purpose(s): Various road improvements (2) Both sides between Lawrence Av- with Stipulation. sion date: October 16, 2006. Caring & Courteous Service to the including Pleasant Avenue, Russell Road enue and Mountain Avenue between the and Watson Avenue; Marian Avenue and Peter & Elaine Bongiovanni, 707 Nicholas & Denise Jenner, 935 Irving hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm from Mon- McDermott Place; Martine Avenue Side- Broad Street, West, seeking permission Avenue, 06-15-06, Seeking permission to Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 day through Friday. walks; Miscellaneous Sidewalk Replace- to construct an addition contrary to the construct a deck contrary to the require- Kimball Avenue. ment; Curb Replacement at various loca- requirements of Section 11.09E6, 12.04G ments of Section 11.09E6 and 12.04F2 of Both sides between Elm Street and tions; and Road Maintenance Improve- & 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Lawrence Avenue between the hours of Westfield ments to various streets; Sanitary and Application Approved as Amended. quires a side yard setback of 10 feet. 8:00am and 4:00pm from Monday through storm sewer improvements - Byron Lane, Present is 13 feet 8 inches. Proposed is Friday. A. DeCamp, 518 Hort Street, seeking 556 Westfield Avenue storm water studies, storm water identifi- 4.66 feet. Ordinance allows for maximum permission to construct an addition con- 3. Section 13-26 of Chapter 13 of the cation, collection system; Various recre- building coverage with a deck of 22%. 233-0255 trary to the requirements of Section Town Code shall be amended by deleting ation improvements including LaGrande Present is 23.2%. Proposed is 27.3%. 11.12E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ap- the existing parking restrictions for Walnut Softball Field; Downtown Redevelopment Deemed complete June 19, 2006. 120 plication Approved as Submitted. John L. Dooley Street. including Renovations to Community day decision date: October 16, 2006. 4. Section 13-20 of Chapter 13 of the House, improvements to parking lot, and Peter & Stephenie Barba, 771 Sum- Manager Eric & Lori Rockmore, 413 Benson Town Code shall be amended by deleting improvements to caboose exhibit; and mit Avenue, seeking permission to re- Place, 06-05-06, Seeking permission to NJ License # 4100 the existing parking restrictions for Walnut Various improvements to municipal prop- move an existing non-conforming 2-story construct a first floor addition to extend the Street. erty, including underground storage tanks, portion of the home and rebuild a structure garage and a two story addition on the 5. Section 16-2 (pp) of Chapter 16 of the municipal parking lights, public works ga- in the same location contrary to the re- back of the house contrary to Section Town Code of the Town of Westfield shall rage, miscellaneous architectural, plumb- quirements of Section 11.08E6 of the Land 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- be repealed. ing and electrical work and renovations to Use Ordinance. Application Approved nance requires a side yard setback of 10 SECTION II. Any or all ordinances or the carriage house. as Submitted feet. Present is 5.8 feet. Proposed is 6.8 parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, Appropriation: $1,912,468 Christine Sangiacomo, 616 feet and 9.8 feet. Deemed complete June with any part of the terms of this ordinance Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,425,000 Kensington Drive, seeking permission to 19, 2006. 120 day decision date: Octo- Cranford are hereby repealed to the extent that they Grants (if any) Appropriated: $360,000 construct an addition contrary to the re- ber 16, 2006. are in such conflict or inconsistent. expected to be received from the New 218 North Avenue quirements of Section 11.08E6 & 11.08E7 SECTION III. In the event that any Jersey Department of Transportation, Variances, waivers or exceptions from of the Land Use Ordinance. Application section, part or provision of this ordinance $8,468 expected to be received from the certain site plan details or relief from re- 276-0255 Approved as Submitted. shall be held to be unconstitutional or New Jersey Department of Environmental quirements may be sought as appropri- Charles V. Dooley invalid by any court, such holdings shall Protection, and $44,000 expected to be Michael & Jessica Bruder, 3 Mohawk ate. not affect the validity of this ordinance as received from the Environmental Protec- Trail, seeking permission to construct an Plans and application are on file in the Manager a whole, or any part thereof, other than the tion Agency. addition contrary to the requirements of office of the Town Engineer, 959 North NJ License # 3703 part so held unconstitutional or invalid. Section 20 Costs: $24,068 Section 12.04F1 & 11.08E7 of the Land Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and SECTION IV. All sections of this ordi- Useful Life: 21.50 Years Use Ordinance. Application Approved may be seen Monday through Friday from nance shall take effect after passage and This Notice is published pursuant to as Submitted. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. publication, as soon as, and in the manner N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Kathleen A. Nemeth Kathleen A. Nemeth provided by law. Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk Secretary, Board of Adjustment Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 6/22/06, The Leader Fee: $71.40 1 T - 6/22/06, The Times Fee: $66.81 1 T - 6/22/06, The Leader Fee: $46.92 1 T - 6/22/06, The Leader Fee: $73.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 22, 2006 Page 21 Westfield Garden Club Tour Showcases Eight Unique Gardens By CHRISTIE STORMS round. brant pink rose bushes welcomes visi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The grounds of the stately Priest tors at the front of the Chermak home. WESTFIELD — Warm sunshine residence back a golf course, which The property features a sunshine and and gentle breeze provided the per- further accentuates the lovely gar- a shade garden as well as abundant fect backdrop for the Westfield Gar- dens and wooded areas that envelop wildflowers and herbs, all relatively den Club’s “The Other Side of the the home. Neatly manicured pachys- new as the owners reportedly only Fence” tour of eight local properties andra beds frame most of the front began planting the gardens when they last week. While each garden ap- and side yards with soft curves, and bought the home in 2001. peared to burst with colorful blooms paths lead visitors through smaller The unusual combination of cactus and lush greenery, no two were alike and cosmos attracts attention at the on this unique tour. front of the Pascal residence, a circa The beauty began at curbside when 1871 Victorian home that has been visitors approached the Frawley resi- restored to its original grandeur. Roses dence, the site of the historic Charles abound, cascading over fences and Addams House. Stepping up the front stonewall, climbing trellises are even ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR WATSON... Jason Watson’s art exhibit, titled “Character Development: New Drawings and walkway, visitors were surrounded by seen as wrought iron features on the Prints,” is featured at Union County College’s Tomasulo Gallery until June 29. Above are “Unititled (Newark Museum rows upon rows of vibrant flowerbeds. front gate. Lilacs are tucked around Drawing #1)” and “Untitled (Double Heads)” Clematis and rose covered trellises the property in keeping with Victo- welcomed guests into the backyard rian tradition. gardens with a wide variety of plants According to Jane Curtis, presi- Watson’s Characters Develop from velvety “lamb’s ear” to orchids dent of the Westfield Garden Club, and hellebore, all tended to by the the gardens are selected for the tour homeowners, who acquire plantings gardens. The patio is surrounded by approximately one year in advance. from several states including Connecti- rows of shrubs and unique plantings Members approach property owners The Imagination at Tomasulo cut and Pennsylvania. along with abundant urns and con- and then chairpersons evaluate each By MARYLOU MORANO are created into figurative sculptures, “The drawings of Jason Watson are The Caruanas’ extensive property tainers brimming with vivid blossoms. and make the final selections. Care- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times which are interwoven with the Ro- both technically brilliant and innova- featured three separate gardens and a Water lilies line a charming fish ful attention is paid to details, such as CRANFORD – For much of art, it man and African objects. tive,” commented Tomasulo Gallery charming storybook-style replica of pond at the center of the Jesters’ gar- assuring that no two gardens are too is what is visible, what can be seen, Mr. Watson sees his work as having Director Valeri Larko. “There’s magic their carriage house. Mounds of yel- dens situated on the property of their similar in style and plantings. that makes it profound. the ability to “document and recon- in the way he takes inanimate objects, low day lilies surrounded the pool circa 1741 historic brownstone home Proceeds from the Garden Tour, The opposite is true of Jason sider the remnants of our collective such as museum sculptures, and and patio area, and one could wander in Wychwood. Petunias, hydrangea, which is only held every few years, Watson’s art. His work is profound, cultural past…This art process is my makes them come vividly to life down a multitude of paths while ad- and spirea pack a colorful punch bor- go primarily toward community ser- not for what is readily seen, but for way of investigating the boundaries through his command of the pencil, miring numerous varieties and sizes dering unique plantings, including a vice programs in Westfield and what is at first unseen. between historical fact and creative his creative use of perspective, and of hostas and greenery on the way to type of banana tree. The backyard through Rutgers as well as to support Mr. Watson’s show, “Character invention.” his unusual juxtapositions of imag- a stunning circular rose garden. houses a vegetable garden, while roses the Gene O’Neal Scholarship Fund. Development: New Drawings and Another interesting aspect to Mr. ery.” At the Plant residence, the owner’s and lilacs trail over a nearly century- The club is also responsible for the Prints” is at Union County College’s Watson’s work is his incorporation of Mr. Watson holds a Master of Fine use of multiple colors and textures old split rail fence out front. beautification of the town through Tomasulo Gallery until June 29. letters of the alphabet into his art. Arts degree in Visual Arts from the abounded even in areas that did not An enchanting white picket fence plantings downtown, in local parks Mr. Watson’s graphite drawings, These letters are not only taken from State University of New York at Pur- have flowers. Striking blooms such encircled by plantings including vi- and at the Westfield Library. etchings and mixed media works ap- the English language; some of them chase. He is has received much rec- as blue allium, which are single ball- pear to consist of layers, and it is the are created by the artist himself. ognition for his art, including a shaped flowers that can grow quite viewer’s challenge to uncover the lay- Strung together throughout the pieces Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation fel- tall, added eye-catching interest on Band Begins 94th Season ers, one at a time. of art, the letters present the viewer lowship to the Virginia center for the this property that creates its impact The drawings and prints in “Char- with cryptic messages, and add to the Creative Arts in 2005, and a full schol- by primarily using only shrubs and acter Development” are replete with mystery of what lies beneath the lay- arship residency at the Lower East perennials instead of annuals to pro- Of Concerts in the Park an eclectic mix of ancient Roman ers. Side Printshop in New York City. vide color. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Band, The Westfield Dixieland All- household objects, African ceremo- In many of the pieces, Mr. Watson’s The Tomasulo Gallery is located in The Mullin garden in nearby Community Band, under the direc- Stars and the Redeemer Lutheran nial objects and 18th century por- letters serve as transitions between the Kenneth McKay Library on Union Mountainside, the only one located tion of Dr. Thomas Connors, begins Church ensemble. traits – many tucked unobtrusively characters, and, as the artist explains, County College’s Cranford Campus. outside of Westfield, showcased hun- their 94th summer of concerts per- The band will continue their con- here and there within a piece of art- “create a balance between three-di- The campus address is 1033 Spring- dreds of varieties of plantings that forming on the gazebo in cert season on July 6, 13 and 20, work. mensional pictorial illusion and two- field Avenue. Attended gallery hours filled almost the entire front and back- Mindowaskin Park tonight, Thurs- followed by the Westfield Commu- The layering of objects in Mr. dimensional flat graphic space.” are from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays yards. Narrow pathways allowed visi- day, June 22, at 7:30 p.m., continuing nity Swing Band on July 28. Watson’s art is but one step in his Alphabetic letters obtrusively pro- through Thursdays, and on Saturdays. tors to linger right in the thick of the on June 29 at 7:30 p.m. Mindowaskin Park is located next artistic process, which begins with a trude in the background of “Untitled Evening hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. on many blooms, including irises, peo- Featured selections for the June 22 to the Westfield Municipal Building photograph or sketch of an object at (Detail, Newark Museum Drawing Tuesdays through Thursdays. For nies, lilies, daisies and digitalis. The concert include highlights from at 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. the place he initially encounters it. #1) as well as in “Double Heads.” The more information, call (908) 709- home also featured a sun-filled so- Broadway, including the selections, The event is free to the public; audi- Most of the time, this is at a museum later, a graphite on paper, can be 7155. larium convenient for planting year- Mame, from the music of Jerry ence members are encouraged to bring or historical monument. interpreted as a progression of time. Herman, the composer of the re- blankets or chairs. In the event of His drawings and sketches then One of the double heads is young nowned musical, Hello Dolly. High- inclement weather, the concert will become the basis for creating larger while the other is old. Might this be lights from Mame include, “Open a be held in the Presbyterian Church on prints and drawings. As he works, his the representation of the same person New Window”, “We Need a Little the corner of East Broad Street and preliminary sketches and photographs at two different stages of life? Christmas” and of course, “Mame”. Mountain Avenue. ™ The band will also perform “Broad- The Westfield Community Band is POPCORN way Show Stoppers Overture” fea- sponsored by the Westfield Recre- turing hits from Gypsy, Funny Girl ation Department, Bruce Kaufmann, Cars: and The Fantasticks amongst others. director. For further information, con- A featured selection for the evening tact (908) 789-4080 or go to the band’s Showroom Perfect of June 22 will be “Rondo from the website at Bassoon Concerto, K.191” by westfieldcommunityband.com. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with so- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent loist Phillip Castillo on bassoon. WCP Auditions Are By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER that proves a sparkplug to the pro- Phillip is a junior music education 4 popcorns tagonist. major at Kean University. He is also Underway June 25, 26 If there were an Academy Award And then of course there’s Sally an EMT, who performs in regional WESTFIELD – Director Joann category for best voice performance Carrera (Bonnie Hunt), a 2002 productions of Broadway musicals Scanlon of Westfield Community in an animated feature, Paul Porsche 911 who, tired of her lawyer- and is a member of the Kean Univer- Players (WCP) is holding open audi- Newman’s rendering of a 1951 ing life in L.A., has found peace and sity Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble, tions for the Ivan Menchell play The Hudson in co-directors John Lasseter serenity operating the forsaken burg’s where he performs on bassoon and Cemetery Club on Sunday, June 25, and Joe Ranft’s Cars would make Cozy Cone Motel. But don’t think trombone. and Monday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. in him a shoo-in. The knowing lilt in his that means the attorney has lost her Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times On June 29, the band will perform the WCP theater at 1000 North Av- ripened tones is the legitimizing green gumption for championing lost JESTER’S COURT…A mix of unique plantings highlighted the Jester Garden on their annual Independence Day Cel- enue West, Westfield. The theater can light, granting permission for the fan- causes, like restoring Radiator Springs the Westfield Garden Club Tour. ebration, featuring a special presen- be reached at (908) 232-9568. tasies intrinsic to both cars and car- to its former glory, or perhaps even tation by the Westfield Chapter of the Play rehearsals will start in early toons to gloriously meld. providing the inspiration for a cute Sons of the American Revolution and September for performances on Oc- The result is a heartfelt, techno- racecar’s road to redemption. Historic Preservation Daughters of the American Revolu- tober 7 through 28. logically wondrous entertainment that In short, if Aesop lived today and tion. Calling themselves the “The Cem- plays on all the desired levels and had a thing for cars, he might have In addition to the band’s traditional etery Club” for their group visits to then some. Which means that grandpa very well written this movie. All the Commission Presents Awards patriotic melodies such as “Fantasy their late husband’s graves, the three can take little Rodney to the movies moral parts and accessories are there, WESTFIELD- At its Fourteenth “demonstrated generally established on ‘Yankee Doodle’” by Mark Will- widows stay friends although they without compromising his tastes one including what it takes to be a real Annual Harry Devlin Historic Pres- historic preservation standards when iams, they will also perform “Porgy are different. iota. winner. ervation Awards presentation on June expanding, altering, restoring, and and Bess Medley” by George Lucille, fancying herself the flam- Naturally, Cars takes a little time to Only the most jaded of filmgoers 19 in the Westfield Council Cham- maintaining their buildings and Gershwin and “Prairie Dances” by boyant swinger, looks forward to warm up before it really gets rolling. will not marvel at the sumptuous art- bers, the Westfield Historic Preserva- grounds,” according to the commis- David Holsinger amongst others. wreaking sexual revenge on her late, There’s the simple but endearing plot work that propels “Cars” along its tion Commission (WHPC) gave 2005- sion. Highlights for the evening include unfaithful mate. Doris maintains a to set up, plus a winsomely motley instructively merry highway. And 2006 Awards to the following prop- Special recognition was given to Sam Calello, a Scotch Plains resi- matronly, fiercely traditional widow- cast of sheet metal and fiberglass to while you don’t normally associate erty owners: Mayor Andrew Skibitsky and the town dent, performing the classic “What A hood, while Esther is somewhere in introduce. breathtaking scenery with animation, Mr. and Mrs. David Schildge, 411 council in appreciation of their pres- Wonderful World,” originally made between. Leading the charge from the first that is hereby changed. South Euclid Avenue, for period ap- ervation of Westfield’s Memorial famous by Louis Armstrong. Mr. When a pleasant man takes an in- row is Lightning McQueen, rookie Sound too sentimental? Not to de- propriate reshingling, roofing, addi- Plaza: World War I, World War II Calello, who has played the saxo- terest in one of them, the remaining racecar and prime example of youth- spair. And no need to kick the tires tion, porch restoration and landscap- (soon to be installed), Spanish Ameri- phone since 13, later refining his two have serious doubts about how ful hubris. Expertly verbalized by and slam the doors to realize it. But ing. can War, Korean War, and the 9/11 musical experience in the Army Band this will affect the longtime trio. Owen Wilson, you really want to like there’s also a nuts and bolts romance Dr. and Mrs. Peter Cordeiro, 837 Memorial. system. He later set his instrument The cast requirements are as fol- the kid. Heck, he’s got everything under the hood for gearheads. In- Kimball Avenue, addition sensitive The following Youth Awards aside for many years picking it up lows: four women and one man all going for him: speed, pluck, and a cluded as standard equipment, Cars to original architecture, new front were presented to students who again as he joined the Westfield Com- able to play 60 plus years of age. really nice red paint job. is the finest celebration of our love walk and appropriate landscaping. entered WHPC’s annual Essay/Art munity Band in 1995. Mr. Calello is a For additional information about However, after witnessing his bra- affair with the automobile to come Mr. and Mrs. David Gately, 825 Contest, expressing their interpre- professional photographer who also the auditions, call the director at (973) vado in a recent three-way tie with down the cinema pike in years. Lawrence Avenue, period appropri- tation of historic preservation in performs with the Nostalgia Swing 635-6043. the similarly audacious Chick Hicks * * * * ate painting and landscaping. Westfield: (Michael Keaton) and the legendary Cars, rated G, is a Buena Vista Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Horowitz, 5 Jennifer Bagger, Washington King (Richard Petty), we fear the Pictures release co-directed by John Kimball Circle, restoration of exist- School third grader, “A Memory From DWC Announces Upcoming impudent youngster is cruising for Lasseter and Joe Ranft and stars the ing improvement, new roof, and ap- the Past,” an essay about her family’s that proverbial bruising. Some cor- voices of Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt propriate painting. historic former home on East Broad rective alignment may be in order. and Paul Newman. Running time: The Robert and Virginia Bauer Street. Summer Schedule of Events It’s here that Gramps furtively 116 minutes Family Branch of the YMCA of Chris Heinbokel, an Edison Inter- WESTFIELD — The Downtown through Sunday, July 16. checks the side view to see if his own Westfield, 422 East Broad Street, mediate School student, was recog- Westfield Corporation (DWC) has re- For further information visit the DWC little hot rod is getting a tankful. If so, adaptive reuse-sensitive to area. nized for his essay about the impor- leased the schedule of events slated website at www.WestfieldToday.com perhaps that’ll be one less idiot pass- WCP Playhouse Hosts Eileen Fisher Store, 7 Elm Street, tance of “Preserving the Past.” Mat- for the summer. or contact the DWC at (908) 789-9444. ing us on the right someday. restoration and period appropriate thew Feniger, a 10th grade WHS, was The 10th Anniversary of the Rarely at the Bijou are such moral TV Pilot Auditions painting. recognized for his poem entitled “The Westfield “Sweet Sounds Downtown” WHS Garners Three lessons and opportunities for bond- WESTFIELD – Hope Grown Pro- Kiehl’s Store, 132 East Broad Walk” through Westfield’s history. Jazz Festival will be held Tuesday ing so painlessly delivered. And it ductions and Fazio Filmworks are Street, restoration and period appro- Also awarded was James Diddell’s night from 7 to 9 p.m. starting July 4 Rising Star Awards just gets better. Tuning up the tale for holding open auditions for a televi- priate painting. poem entitled “The Goddess of and ending on September 5. WESTFIELD – The Fine Arts De- the big showdown, the Piston Cup sion pilot demo, which teaches chil- These awards are given annually to Westfield,” a tribute to the World War To celebrate 10 years, the DWC partment of the Westfield public promoters decry that a match race dren about making good food choices. recognize property owners who have I Monument. will be hosting 10 nights of the “Sweet schools announced that three Paper among the three first-place finishers Actors are sought to appear on film Sounds Downtown.” Forty-four Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards is to take place in one week’s time at and participate in a CD recording of groups will be participating in the were presented to Westfield High Los Angeles International Speedway. the script. Filming will be done in festival this year with four or five School following its exceptional per- But when Lightning’s transport July, followed by the CD recording. different groups performing each formance of Jesus Christ Superstar truck Mack (John Ratzenberger) falls Needed are one boy who looks age night on sidewalks and street corners, this spring. The winners include: asleep at the gearshift, and his dis- nine to 10; one girl who looks age including four nights of performances Steve Markowski, Outstanding lodged big shot spills onto the road, nine to 10; one athletic adult male, on South Avenue. Performance by an Actor in a Sup- complications ensue. Trying to find a age 18-30 and one adult female, age In the event of rain, the perfor- porting Role (Judas); Michael way out of the desert, our speeding 40-70. The adult female is needed for mances will be moved to the follow- Kimmel and Lisa Weinshrott, Out- little braggart happens upon and com- the CD recording only. ing Wednesday at the same time. standing Lighting Design; and the mits a traffic violation in Radiator Auditions will be held at the The Fifth Annual Downtown chorus of Jesus Christ Superstar, Springs. The one-horse (or should it Westfield Community Playhouse, Westfield 5K and Pizza Extravaganza Outstanding Performance by a Cho- be one-car?) town sentences him to 1000 North Avenue, Westfield, on will take place on Wednesday, July rus. community service. City car meets Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. The event will be featur- William Matthews, choral music country car. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. Those who audi- ing live music by Michael Craig Band, teacher at Westfield High School, was Amidst the anthropomorphic tion should be prepared to move and along with technical t-shirts to the musical director, while Joseph Nierle, personae’s foremost flivvers, read from the script. Those audition- first 1,500 entrants, embroidered caps who will be retiring as drama teacher Newman’s aforementioned Doc ing should bring headshots and to the first 600 entrants, pizza, bever- this year, directed the cast of Jesus Hudson, aside from being the town’s résumés, if available. Ms. Weinstein ages, and dessert. Christ Superstar and many other physician and judge, is also its unof- and Mr. Fazio will direct. For more HOME SWEET HOME...The home of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Cordeiro on 837 Downtown Sidewalk Sale Days will award-winning productions during his ficial philosopher. It’s his secret past information, call (973) 218-0482. Kimball Avenue earned a 2005-2006 Historic Preservation Award. take place from Thursday, July 13 career at Westfield High School. Page 22 Thursday, June 22, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Vic’Vic’Vic’s Picksksks Spread ‘Popaganda’: Head Automatica Rocks

By VICTORIA McCABE You” sound, inexplicably, like bridge to ride its killer pop sound through Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times material straight out of Rent (not that some less-than-stellar songwriting in Head Automatica’s sophomore re- that’s a bad thing – it’s just that rock- the back half of the set – the occa- lease, Popaganda, doesn’t have illu- to-Broadway-musical comparisons sional lyrical shortcomings are gen- Area Workers Volunteer at sions of grandeur. It doesn’t try to be are few and far between, even if the erally forgivable. anything other than a solid pop-rock Broadway musical in question does Fans of bands like The Killers and album. deal in rock music). The punchy be- Hot Hot Heat will be blown away by It blows its goal away. ginning works, and by the time the Head Automatica’s tight, amped retro- Irvington Home ‘Makeover’ Fronted by Daryl Palumbo, formerly band reaches the first chorus, the nar- pop sound. By CASSIE LO the house,” said Mr. Frank, “People 21 Construction and Edgewood Prop- of Glassjaw, the band charges out of rative sound gives way to a full-out There’s no pretension here; the goal Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times were feeding off of each other’s en- erties. Presidents Joe Marino and Jack the gate with a back-to-back-to-back- pop-rock jam. is just to remind people how much AREA – Several members of the ergy.” Morris of Century 21 and Edgewood, to-back onslaught of four wildly catchy The album loses some steam after fun good pop-rock can be, and Head local community lent helping hands The experience was just as it seems respectively, remained in the home tracks that rock effortlessly, each one the halfway mark, but the band is able Automatica does it with flair. to a family in need earlier this year. on television; hundreds of people virtually all week. kicking the energy up a notch. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edi- swarmed the house so there would be “What was really nice was that the The third of those cuts, “Lying tion,” ABC’s critically acclaimed re- a finished product on the day of the sponsors had top people in the house, Through Your Teeth,” just may be the Paper Moon Theater ality series, is designed to make posi- reveal. Mr. Frank said it was difficult, the supervisors were in with the work- perfect pop song. Infectious from the tive changes in people’s lives. It came at times, to work because of the lim- ers. You could tell the sponsors had first power-chord crunches, its to Irvington to help Beverly Turner ited space. Ty Pennington and the rest major interest in this project,” said stripped-down, raw rock achieves just Performs at First United and her adopted special needs chil- of the Extreme Home crew occasion- Mr. Frank. the right balance – any more flour- WESTFIELD – On June 23, the a few. dren. ally stopped in to the house, but they For more information about the ishes and it would be overbearing, Friday Evening Concert series will Donations at the door will be $10 According to the event’s official were not present for the entire week. Extreme Makeover house in any less and it wouldn’t pack such present Paper Moon Puppet Theater’s for adults and $5 for children and website, www.extremehome-nj.com, Mr. Frank attributes the week’s Irvington, visit www.extremehome- charged excitement. If this song gets large stage production of “Hansel and students. These donations and con- Ms. Turner was in an accident at age success to the contractors, Century nj.com. any radio airplay, it’s going to be Gretel” performed at the Westfield tinuing audience participation will 16 that resulted in her not being able huge. First United Methodist Church. The help support the Friday Evening Con- to have children. Over the years, Ms. The band drops “Graduation Day” concert series will take on a different certs which bring to the community, Turner has mothered 18 special needs just in time for high-schoolers and format, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, by during the spring, summer and fall children, and she currently lives with college kids to find an anthem for presenting a theatrical and profes- months, an array of family events and nine of them. Ms. Turner asked the their summer. Sure, the whole gradu- sional marionette production of musical productions. show for help after her Irvington home ation-lyric thing is a bit tired, but Grimm’s fairy tale “Hansel and For further information, call the was destroyed in a fire last year, leav- Head Automatica invokes the word Gretel” by the well-known Paper church office daily from 8:30 a.m. to ing her family homeless. with much less cheesiness than, say, Moon Puppet Theatre from Atlantic 3:30 p.m. Free parking can be found Local volunteers include Ron Frank Vitamin C. Despite the title, the song Highlands. on nearby streets and lots, and in the of Westfield and Kim Lambertson of steers way clear of any of those cliché Paper Moon Puppet Theatre is pro- church lot adjacent to Ferris Place off Fanwood. Both men work for Kitchen parting-of-the-ways messages – “I duced and directed by Jim Racioppi, Prospect Street. Expo, based out of Edison. Mr. Frank ain’t going to school” is about the some of his other accomplishments and Mr. Lambertson, along with 15 only reference to education, and who include: his work with Dreamstuff Starlite Chorale other employees from Kitchen Expo wants to argue that one? Corp, and puppet design for the Cen- and its affiliates, provided all of the The opening lines of “Laughing at tral Park Marionette Theatre, to name Performs Concert labor for the cabinet installation CLARK – The Starlite Chorale will throughout the house. be performing “When You’re Smil- Cabinets were installed in the ing,” their spring concert on Friday, kitchen, study room, four bathrooms, June 23 at 8 p.m. and Sunday June 25 a laundry room and a loft. The Kitchen EXTREME MAKEOVER...Friends Brian Zuk, left, and Kitchen Expo’s Ron at 4:30 p.m. at the Osceola Presbyte- Expo crew additionally installed Frank ,right, both of Westfield, and Kim Lamberston of Fanwood (not shown) rian Church Fellowship Hall (lower wainscoting and cabinets in the great helped install the kitchen that went into the new home of Beverly Turner and her level), 1689 Raritan Road in Clark. It room. 18 special needs adopted children. is near the Garden State Parkway Exit KraftMaid provided the cabinets. 136. Kitchen Expo is the largest KraftMaid Under the direction of Dr. Tony dealer in New Jersey, and they imme- NJSO to Open County Godlefski and accompanied by Dr. diately jumped at the chance to help Laura Bell, the Starlite Chorals will the Turner family when asked. “It perform popular American classics wasn’t about the photo-op, it was Concert Series, June 28 such as “This Land Is Your Land,” by simply an opportunity to help this WESTFIELD – The Union County enue in Cranford at 7:30 p.m. For up- Woody Guthrie, a medley of songs by woman,” said Mr. Lambertson. Summer Arts Festival concert series to-date concert/rain information call Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin’s “Al- According to Mr. Lambertson, the will begin Wednesday, June 28, with the Parks and Recreation hot-line at ways” and “Seasons of Love” by Kitchen Expo employees entered the a performance by the New Jersey (908) 352-8410 after 3 p.m. on the Jonathan Larson. Lively spirituals Extreme Home Makeover site on the Symphony Orchestra. The public is day of the concert. “Ain-a That Good News” and “Ezekiel Thursday of the weeklong construc- invited to attend this free concert, For more information, call the Saw de Wheel” by William Dawson tion. They worked from 10 p.m. on which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Union County Department of Parks, will have the audience tapping their Thursday until early afternoon the Lake Park Recreation and Facilities at (908) 527- feet, as will “Let’s Swing It,” a med- following day, and they were not alone The performance by the New Jer- 4900. ley of swing tunes. while pulling an all-nighter. “At any sey Symphony Orchestra of patriotic Tickets are: $12 for adults, $10 for given time, there were between 200 tunes and American favorites will Get Outta’ seniors and children are free. Your and 300 people working in the house,” TURNING OVER NEW LEAF…Westfield artist Maxwell Sang’s “Single Lily” include music by Irving Berlin and painting is just one of her many oil paintings that are on display in her solo exhibit can reserve your seat by calling (973) said Mr. Lambertson. Stephen Foster, an Armed Forces The House “Petals” at Swain Galleries in Plainfield. The exhibit runs from now until June 30. 667-5878. “There was a very high energy in Salute and a tribute to Louis Armstrong. By CAROL F. DAVIS This June 28 show is part of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times County Employee Artists orchestra’s annual outdoor Summer There will be a guided Nature Walk Parks Tour. Those attending are urged on Sunday, June 25, from 2 – 3 p.m. to bring the entire family, pack a at the Fairview Cemetery & Arbore- Show Work at Gallery picnic basket, bring lawn chairs or tum in Cranford. Professor Tom vices related to the arts and Union blankets to sit on and enjoy an evening Ombrello will conduct the free event, AREA – The Union County Board County history, contact the Union in Echo Lake Park. and it will be held, rain or shine. Start of Chosen Freeholders announced that County Division of Cultural and Heri- The other free concerts in the Sum- at 1100 East Broad Street in Westfield. the prize-winning art work of Union tage Affairs at (908) 558-2550 or send mer Arts Festival series include: Call during the week to reserve your County employees or their relatives an e-mail to [email protected]. July 5 – Verdict (reggae); spot: (908) 232-0781. is on display through July 24 in the NJ Relay users dial 711. July 12 – The Sensational Soul * * * * Freeholders Gallery, located on the Cruisers; The classic film, Yankee Doodle sixth floor of the Union County Ad- July 19 – The Fabulous Greaseband Dandy (1942, 126 minutes) will be ministration Building, Elizabethtown The Town Book Store (oldies); shown at the Cranford Public Library Plaza at Rahway Avenue, located in July 26 – Amethyst (‘80s pop/rock); on Tuesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. The downtown Elizabeth. The gallery is Hosts Marshall Karp August 2 – Yasgur’s Farm film is complete with all the ingredi- open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. week- WESTFIELD – The Town Book (Woodstock rock) plus JoBonanno & ents that go into a James Cagney days. Store of Westfield is hosting its final the Godsons of Soul; Oscar-winner, including song, dance, The art display presents selected spring Meet & Greet book signing August 9 – Mustang Sally (coun- pathos, pageantry, and uproarious work from the recent fifth annual this weekend. On Saturday, June 24, try); comedy. And, it’s free. “National Arts Program Exhibit and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., author August 16 – The Nerds (Jersey * * * * Contest for Union County Employ- Marshall Karp will be in the store to COMMUNITY GATHERING...The Westfield Community Band begins their Shore party band); Now through June 30, see the amaz- ees and Their Relatives.” The exhibit promote his new novel, “The Rabbit 94th summer of concerts performing on the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park on August 23 – Ed Palermo Big Band ing digital/photo works of Cuban- and contest is a result of a partnership Factory.” Thursday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. with Rob Paparozzi.; born Chatham artist Yolanda Fundora with the National Arts Program, which Rambunctious Rabbit – Rambo to August 30 – The Party Dolls at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in provides prize money and support to his fans – is an American icon and a In case of rain, concerts will be Summit. Ms. Fundora has an exten- display the work. theme park’s biggest draw. When the EXIT 13 Issue #13 Features held at the air-conditioned audito- sive list of shows, and is also working Employee artists (or their relatives) actor inside the Rambo costume and rium at Cranford High School, on on a children’s book. Admission is and the awards they won at the origi- two other theme park employees are Poetry from Near and Far West End Place off Springfield Av- free from Monday through Friday, 9 nal exhibit include: Mountainside: murdered, LAPD detectives must a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, Michael Pires (First Place, Youth 12- catch the madman before he brings FANWOOD – The new issue of tured snapshots of Exit 13 road signs Fanwood Street Fair call (908) 273-8787. 18); Scotch Plains: Kathleen Yan the family entertainment giant to its EXIT 13 Magazine, an annual publi- ever since, including photographs * * * * (Third Place, Youth 12-18); and knees. cation, is now available by mail order contributed by correspondents from Scheduled for Sunday The Union County Summer Arts Westfield: Mary Paynter (Second If unable to attend this event, call and at local libraries. throughout the United States and over- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Busi- Festival kicks off on Wednesday, June Place, Professional). The Town Book Store at (908) 233- EXIT 13 Magazine is a showcase seas. Mr. Plante sends a copy of the ness Professional Association will 28, with a free performance by The For more information about this 3535 and reserve an autographed for poets of all ages and degrees of magazine to each photographer whose hold its fifth annual Fanwood Street New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at exhibit and other programs and ser- copy. experience. Widely published poets work is published. Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Echo Lake Park in Mountainside/ take their place in its pages alongside EXIT 13 Magazine, number 13, is June 25. Downtown Fanwood along Westfield. The concert will begin at newcomers to the field. EXIT 13 fo- available for $7 from EXIT 13 Maga- South Avenue and Martine Avenue 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blan- Summer: A Time to cuses on where and how people live; zine, P.O. Box 423, Fanwood, New will be closed all day to traffic and ket, and your own refreshments (or it’s a travelogue in poetry and a re- Jersey 07023. EXIT 13 Magazine may feature craft vendors, festival foods purchase them there). For weather- Become Part of the Music flection of the world. The emphasis is also be enjoyed in the periodicals and all-day musical entertainment. related information on the day of the on geography, travel, adventure and sections of the Fanwood Memorial The Fanwood Street Fair begins at concert, call: (908) 352-8410 after 3 WESTFIELD –Children are not the A Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Ted imagination. and Scotch Plains Public libraries. 11 a.m. and features downtown mer- p.m. only ones who have an opportunity to Schlosberg, will meet on Wednes- The 13th issue of this journal of For more information, contact Mr. chants, crafters, food vendors and * * * * enjoy the benefits of musical perfor- days, from 6 until 7:30 p.m., at the contemporary poetry includes work Plante by e-mail at: children’s activities. Area Crafters On Saturday, June 23, The Saucy mances during the summer. Musicians NJWA studios. Participants must have by 50 poets, including 15 New Jersey [email protected]. Pho- from the tri-state area will be fea- Sisters, authors of “The Saucy Sis- of all ages are invited to enroll in “Hot some jazz ensemble experience. The writers. Local poets in the new issue tos of Exit 13 road signs are wel- tured. Live entertainment will Fea- ters’ Guide to Wine: What Every Girl Summer Days and Nights,” a series of cost is $100 for Music Studio stu- of EXIT 13 include: Adele Kenny of come. Poetry submissions by e-mail ture the return of the “Uncle Floyd Should Know Before She Uncorks music courses being offered by the dents and $125 for non-students. Fanwood, Joe Weil of Cranford, should be typed into the text of the e- Show” live on stage and music all and The Everything Wine Book,” will New Jersey Workshop for the Arts. Bryan Murray will conduct a Jazz Penny Harter of Summit, William mail, not included as attachments. day. sign their books at the Wine Library, Beginning on Monday, June 27 and Improvisation class at NJWA on Keenan Jr. of Cranford, Linda Radice Children’s activities will include a 586 Morris Avenue in Springfield. At continuing until Friday, July 28, the Wednesdays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. of North Plainfield, Paul Sohar of Union YM-YWHA portable jungle gym, face painting, this free event, they will even share intergenerational music program This course, for both beginners and Warren, Kathe Palka of Flemington, pony rides and a petting zoo. their secrets for, among other things, spans six separate areas of interest. those who have some group experi- Alissa Pecora of Keyport, Maxine Hosts Dinner, Auction Admission and parking are free. For how to judge a man by the wine he The Summer Strings, conducted by ence, will be $100. Susman of Highland Park and editor/ UNION – The annual camp dinner more information contact event pro- drinks. It will take place from 1-3 Janet Lyman, will be held on Mon- One of the “Hot Summer Days and publisher Tom Plante of Fanwood. and silent auction for the YM-YWHA moter, Advertising Alliance, Inc., at (908) p.m. For information, call: (888) 980- days and Wednesdays, from 6 until 7 Night” courses is specifically geared Poets from as far away as New of Union County Camps will take 996-3866 or advertisingalliance.net. WINE (9463). p.m., at Temple Emanu-El in toward second and third grade stu- Zealand, Chile and Hungary reached place on Wednesday evening, July Westfield. The cost is $100 for Music dents. Taught by Reena Esmail, Sum- this new issue of EXIT 13, along with 12. Studio students and $125 for non- mer Group Piano class will be held on nine poets from California, four from As in past years, it is an opportu- students. Musicians must know the Mondays at 4 to 4:45 p.m. and 4:45 to Virginia and individuals from a dozen nity for parents to come with their first position on all strings. 5:30 p.m. at the NJWA studios. This other states. The postmarks include campers to meet the staff, enjoy din- Also conducted by Ms. Lyman, the group lesson is designed for begin- St. Augustine, Lincoln, Berkeley, ner and win prizes. Summer Symphony Orchestra will be ners or those who have some group Citrus Heights, Las Vegas, Salem, This summer, the program will pro- held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the experience. The fee for this course is Miami, Woodstock, Bowling Green vide enternainment from Israel. The Temple, from 7:15 until 9 p.m. There is $100. and San Francisco. doors to the silent auction will open at a $100 fee for Music Studio students and These special summer programs A special feature of this issue is Mr. 7:30 p.m.; the actual drawings wil a $125 fee for non-students. One year of give youngsters a jump-start on mu- Sohar’s translations of three contem- beging at 8:15 p.m. Admittance to the ensemble experience is required. sic lessons for the fall. They also porary Hungarian poets, and Megan concert for non-Y members and guests A Rock ‘n’ Roll Workshop, taught allow adults an opportunity to remain Merchant’s translations of Chilean is $10. Admission to the silent auc- by E. J. Gaub, will be held on Tues- involved in a positive and enjoyable poet Luis Andres Figueroa. tion is $2. days and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at musical experience. Mr. Plante named the magazine Prizes include gift certificates from the NJWA studios at 150-152 East For more information, call the after the Elizabeth exit off the New local stores, restaurants, services, Broad Street, Westfield. Intermediate NJWA at (908) 789-9696 or visit the Jersey Turnpike. He has assembled appliances, children’s items and cloth- level players on guitar, bass, drums, office located at 150-152 East Broad EXIT 13 Magazine in Fanwood since ing. 1988, the year that he and his wife keyboard, as well as vocalists, may Street, Westfield. Log on to The Y is located at 501 Green Lane SUMMER CONCERT...The Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series enroll at a fee of $200 for Music Studio www.njworkshopforthearts.com for moved out of the Elmora section of in Union. For more information, call will begin Wednesday, June 28, with a performance by the New Jersey Symphony students and $225 for non-students. information on all NJWA programs. Elizabeth. The poetry journal has fea- Jani Kovacs-Jonas at (908) 289-8112. Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park.