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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 10, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS

Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader PRESIDENTIAL VISIT…President George W. Bush visits Westfield last Friday on his “60 Stops in 60 Days” tour to discuss and promote his plan to reform Social Security. The Town Hall-style meeting, held in the Armory, featured four panelists who discussed their views and opinions with the President. It drew a large crowd of supporters and demonstrators. Nine protesters, consisting of five juveniles and four adults, were arrested when the crowd refused law enforcements’ attempts to quell disorderly behavior. President Bush Holds Town Hall-Style Forum On Social Security Reform at Westfield Armory By PAUL J. PEYTON The President said nothing would “pay-as-you-go” system, President “I’m going to keep telling people through the current system. The President described personal ac- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader change for American citizens born Bush said in the 1950s there were 16 we’ve got a problem until it sinks in, “I’m talking conservative. I’m not counts as an “add-on” to Social Security. WESTFIELD —President George before 1950 in how they receive their workers to support one retiree. That because we’ve got one.” talking about lottery, taking it to the “It doesn’t replace the Social Secu- W. Bush took his message of reform- benefits. number today has been reduced to The President said he favors per- track. A conservative mix of stocks rity system,” he said. He said anyone ing the Social Security system to “The problem isn’t for the seniors; 3.3 workers for each retiree and in sonal accounts. He said the money and bonds just like federal employees earning $35,000 a year now who puts Westfield last week in a forum en- the problem is for the youngsters com- another decade it will be down two one would earn would be substan- get in the Employee Thrift Savings 4 percent aside each year through titled, “Strengthening Social Security ing up. The question is, will you get workers per retiree. tially more than they could earn Plan,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 for the 21st Century.” Before an audi- He said one of the ence of some 2,000 persons, Mr. Bush myths of the system NINE ARRESTED ON DISORDERLY PERSONS CHARGES conducted a Town Hall-style meeting is that government is with a panel of individuals who favor saving one’s money changes to Social Security. for them. Westfield is part of the President’s “Your money is 60-city, 60-day nationwide tour, going into the sys- Protestors Blast President which will also include other mem- tem and it’s getting bers of his administration including spent; some of it on Vice President Dick Cheney over the retirement benefits, coming weeks. Last Friday’s event other parts on just was carried on local and national general govern- On Social Security Plan broadcast news networks, as well on ment,” the President the Sunday news talk show circuits. explained. “It’s a By ANNA GITHENS to scare the American people as he the American people and we’re not The President was transported by a AND DAVID GIALANELLA did with the war in Iraq. buying it.” pay-as-you-go. It Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 25-car motorcade from Newark Lib- goes in and goes out.” “George Bush has no real plan for He added that President Bush’s erty International Airport down the The President said WESTFIELD – While President us,” she declared, “He is more con- plan to privatize Social Security New Jersey Turnpike. by 2018, the money George W. Bush was conducting an cerned about tax cuts and profits for would create enormous debt and se- Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott going out in benefits event at the Westfield Armory on his his wealthy friends than he is about vere benefit cuts. He attributed his met President Bush at the airport and would exceed the plan for private personal Social Secu- the average American citizen.” plan to that of stock market playing accompanied him in the motorcade payroll taxes com- rity accounts, protestors held counter Congressman Menendez began his and gambling. to Westfield. ing into the system. demonstrations at the Westfield Mu- speech by saying, “The President is “Mr. President, I think you think Entering onto a stage setup inside the By 2028, he said, the nicipal Building and at the intersec- coming to New Jersey, here to you’re in Atlantic City, not Westfield, National Guard Armory at 10:53 a.m., OPPOSING VIEWPOINT…The AARP Social Security Social Security defi- tion of Clark Street and Ferris Place. Westfield, like a traveling salesman. New Jersey,” said Congressman President Bush was introduced by Rep. Rally of March 4 was held in Westfield’s Town Hall Com- cit will reach $200 The protests led to nine arrests af- If he had a good product, we’d wel- Menendez, as supporters cheered and munity Room prior to President Bush’s speech at the ter police moved in to prevent the Mike Ferguson (R-7th) who said the last billion and not long come him but he’s selling snake oil to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 cited President to visit Westfield was Westfield Armory. About 200 attendees were present. Some crowd from getting too close to the traveled by bus from as far away as Trenton. Pictured after, $300 billion. President William Taft, in 1912. “That’s why I say Armory. above, Sy Larson, the NJ Prescription Drug Task Force Demonstrators from New Jersey “Today, almost 100 years later Chairman for AARP, makes his point. we have a prob- Westfield, is proud to once again host lem,” he said. Citizen Action (NJCA) and Ameri- a President,” Rep. Ferguson said. your check?” the President questioned. “Eventually, when you’re spending cans United to Protect Social Secu- President Bush joked, “A hundred Describing Social Security as the at least $200 billion above and beyond rity (AUPSS) arrived early in the years since a President has been here. “third rail” of American politics, that which you’ve got in payroll taxes morning in a bus organized by Con- I don’t know what took the other which politicians are warned not to and increases every year, something gressmen Frank Pallone (D- ones so long to get here.” touch, the President said he believes drastic has to happen. If we act now, we Monmouth) and Robert Menendez At the beginning of his discussion, it is up to elected officials “to con- can do so in a way that saves the system (D-Hudson). President Bush called Social Security front problems, and not pass them on for younger workers,” President Bush As organizers began to setup for “an important safety net.” The Presi- to future Presidents, future Con- said. their rally against President Bush’s dent continued, “But the safety net has gresses, and future generations.” To the news media and others who Social Security plan, they proceeded got a hole in it, and we need to make “I didn’t run for office to dodge believe the President is exaggerating to park their platform truck over the sure we save that safety net for future problems,” President Bush said. on the seriousness of the Social Se- pedestrian crosswalk on Ferris Place generations of Americans to come.” Describing Social Security as a curity problem Mr. Bush commented, across from the Westfield Y. At ap- proximately 9 a.m., Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy urgently com- manded the crew to move their truck DWC Announces $377K Operating as demonstrators defiantly sang, “We all live in a military state” to the tune

of “Yellow Submarine.” Cory Mermer for The Westfield Leader Budget; Discusses Future Projects Tow trucks arrived and policemen PRESIDENTIAL CARAVAN…The 25-car motorcade makes its way from from all over the surrounding area Newark Liberty International Airport to Westfield via the Turnpike. The Presi- By BETSEY BURGDORF Avenue to Lot 5, behind the Rialto The DWC is in the process of nego- were trying to keep order and cars dent travels through local neighborhoods on his way to the Armory. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Theatre. Five thousand dollars of the tiating with the Department of Public parked properly. A group of people WESTFIELD — At the Monday plan, if approved, has been desig- Works (DPW) to possibly reduce the stood in front of the truck, refusing to evening meeting of the Downtown nated for holiday refurbishing, in- expense of the project. move. After a brief conflict, someone Westfield Corporation (DWC), Ex- cluding new holiday decorations and “We would pay for the materials dropped coins in the meter, the truck ecutive Director Sherry Cronin an- flags. and they (DPW) would pay for the was moved 25 feet from the cross- nounced that the 2005 Operating Bud- The DWC would also like to install labor,” Mrs. Cronin said. walk and the protesting began. get of $377,575 was “published and new benches and planters in front of The DWC is also considering bud- The crowd stood chanting, “We approved on first reading” by the Bombay and rework the curb in front geting for an off-duty police officer want a new deal, not Bush’s raw deal” Westfield Town Council. The budget of the Rialto Theatre to make it more to patrol Lot 5, primarily behind as Phyllis Salowe-Kaye, NJCA Ex- will be formally adopted at the Tues- congruent to pedestrian safety. Starbucks. The officer would patrol ecutive Director, stood on the plat- day, March 29, council meeting. A quote for $10,000 was received the lot a few nights a week in the form to begin introductions. She ex- To date, $12,655, approximately 3 to rework the square on the right of colder months and every night in the pressed her disfavor at being put too percent of the budget has already the entrance to Lot 5. Pedestrians summer. far away from where the President been spent. tend to walk through the garden at the “It is the first step in curtailing any was speaking. The $3.1 million, six-year Capital corner because it is a direct route to problems they (pedestrians) think they “We were told that the President Budget Plan that the DWC would like Central Avenue. One pay station is are going to face when they get there,” was coming to have a conversation the council to approve was also dis- located in the area, along with a tree DWC Chairman David Martone said. with the people of Westfield,” said cussed. The plan has monies ear- that is being considered for removal. Complaints from pedestrians stat- Ms. Salowe-Kaye, as she facetiously marked for specific projects such as “The design committee had some ing that they feel threatened by the held up her Disney flip-phone. the Station Square North project, the concerns about taking the tree out,” crowd of young people and frequent State Assemblywoman Linda square at the entrance from Central Mrs. Cronin said. vandalism in the area is the catalyst Stender of Fanwood (D-22) an- behind the plan. The officer will not nounced to the crowd, “I believe that George Bush is lying to us about PAGE INDEX just stand in one spot. Cory Mermer for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 “The officer can start at Starbucks Social Security.” amid cheers and EXERCISING THE FIRST AMENDMENT…Demonstrators and protesters Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds...... 17 and just walk the beat,” Committee screams of “Yes. We know it.” opposing the President’s stand on Social Security and the war in Iraq gather Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 She accused the President of trying throughout Westfield to voice their opinion. Page 10 Thursday, March 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication President Bush Holds Town Hall-Style Forum On Social Security Reform at Westfield Armory CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their working career would save that the system will be in the red in the “radical” and one that was not em- Ferguson commented, “Those are $250,000 by the time they retire. In near future. braced by Presidents Ronald Reagan people that are thinking about the next addition, that amount would continue Brian Dougherty, 23, a sales man- or George H. W. Bush. election rather than the next genera- to earn interest over the years. ager with the Hilton Short Hills said “I think that’s (President Bush’s plan) tion.” “It’s been proven that when you people his age have been ignored by the wrong idea and will destroy Social “I am trying to stay focused on the hold money over a period of time in news networks and talk shows on the Security,” Rep. Rothman said. next generation and stay off of poli- safe, conservative investments, it gets issue of Social Security. Congressman Ferguson said, “If we tics,” President Bush said. a better rate of return than the money “But we have something to say, and do nothing the system will go broke.” Although Mr. Ferguson has not offi- you get in the Social Security sys- we’re concerned about the issue,” Mr. He said Congress needs to “take a cially endorsed the President’s plan, he tem,” the President said. He empha- Dougherty told the President. reasonable and rational” and biparti- said people should be allowed to have Anthony DiBattista for The Westfield Leader sized that his plan would include President Bush called Social Secu- san approach to the future of Social “more control over their own resources.” CROSSING THE LINE…A demonstrator went too far in protesting, as judged by police during President Bush’s visit to Westfield last Friday. guidelines and rules, due to the fact it rity a “generational issue” which Security. Rep. Ferguson said the President would be considered a retirement needs to be “modernized and reformed To the Democrats who have come was “welcomed very warmly by account. so you’ll have the safety net when out against the President’s plan Mr. Westfield and the whole area.” He said under the current system you retire.” Protestors Blast President the government promises a “stipend” At the conclusion of the event Rep. but not an asset that is owned by the Steve Rothman of Bergen County said individual. the President’s proposal would add Westfield High Students On Social Security Plan The President said his plan would $2 trillion of new federal debt. He be phased in slowly “so that we can said if Social Security is left alone CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 better afford the transition cost to go “the system will pay 83 cents on the React to President’s Visit chanted “Bush must go.” “The policemen were very nervous,” from one system to another. But I’ll dollar” in 2042 rather than going broke In addressing the crowd, Congress- said Mary Giovinazzo of North Euclid tell you this: If we don’t act, we’re as the President stated. He said any By MICHELLE KUPPERSMITH and seniors. man Pallone stated, “The bottom line is Avenue. She explained that she thought looking at about an $11 trillion hole plan must be bi-partisan in nature if a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that this is a bad bill.” police officers were overly forceful Although students were not al- for the American taxpayers that are compromise between Republicans WESTFIELD – President George lowed to view the President’s arrival He said that under Bush’s new sys- during arrests. coming up.” and Democrats is to be reached. W. Bush’s visit to Westfield this past tem, bad investments could hurt Social “Frankly, that’s what escalates and departure from outside the One of the panelists, John Bly of “The President’s plan is so destruc- Friday was met with fanfare as well school, those with a free period were Security recipients who are not knowl- people,” she said. Suffolk County, Long Island, said he tive to what so many people find edgeable investors. Clark resident John Weaver said about as dissent. For many students at allowed to congregate in the cafete- “The only guys that think that way President Bush and his supporters, was more concerned about his chil- dear,” Rep. Rothman told reporters. Westfield High School (WHS), the ria, which provides a view of Rahway are the Wall Street guys, Bush’s bud- “They don’t understand Social Secu- dren and grandchildren’s Social Se- He said the plan would result in a 40 honor of having Bush in town out- Avenue. Some students were not dies,” he said. rity.” He explained that his son suffers curity benefits. percent cut in Social Security ben- weighed the security measures that happy with the handling of the situ- Union County Labor Council Presi- from mental illness, and that he be- “Private accounts are going to pay efits and elimination of guaranteed caused logistical difficulties that in- ation. dent Ed Zarnock was particularly im- lieved President Bush’s proposed bill more,” he said. benefits the system currently pays convenienced many. Senior Sarah Klass said, “I felt passioned, refusing to use a microphone would make things harder for his fam- His daughter, Lisa Engler of out. Senior Brian Oxman said, “It was like I was assumed to be a threat, during his raucous speech. He ended ily. “They’re all crooks,” he said. Westfield, said the prospect of Social As an alternative the Congressman a special day that deserved extra even though I was just going about with some advice for the President, Westfield police officers were joined Security going bankrupt is, “very favors a universal 401k plan as well precautions, and I think the small my school day.” shouting, “Keep your damn hands out by Union County Police and officers frightening” to her. The mother of as a Thrift savings plan similar to sacrifices we had to make were worth Prior to President Bush’s visit, of it, and get the hell out of Jersey.” from Fanwood, Scotch Plains, five children with her husband, Bill, what employees receive. the opportunity to have the Presi- WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix NAACP Vice President James Harris Garwood, Roselle Park, Springfield, she said, “there is no getting around” He called President Bush’s plan dent come to Westfield.” told the students that snipers would and N.O.W. (National Organization of Kenilworth, Clark, Berkeley Heights WHS entered into a lockdown not be positioned on top of the Women) President Suzannah Porter and other municipalities. before President Bush arrived around school, as some rumors suggested, were among those who addressed the The AARP (American Association 10:40 a.m., and open lunch, when crowd. Their unified message was that of Retired Persons) also held a rally at although snipers were perched on Police Chief Comments students can leave school property, the roof of the Westfield National the President was not welcome here in the Westfield Municipal Building, was suspended for all juniors New Jersey, and should stop lying to which began at 9:30 a.m. Guard Armory, facing the school, the American people. “Back to the The rally began when Bill Mayer, on Friday. Ranch” the crowd yelled coarsely New Jersey State Communications On Actions of Protesters Meetings Scheduled Police vehicles were stationed in throughout the demonstrations. Coordinator for the AARP, informed the school parking lot and police NJCA Political Director Staci Berge the assembly that one of the seniors On Traffic Hot Spots officers blocked the entrances to the By PAUL J. PEYTON ally,” Chief Tracy said. said she is confident that the nation’s asked him when they were going to see Specially Written for The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD — The town’s teacher parking lot on both Rahway After speeches were given, dem- Avenue and Trinity Place. Protesters Social Security will remain solvent until the President. His response was, “We WESTFIELD — Police Chief Citizens Traffic Advisory Com- 2042 because there is a “surplus built weren’t invited.” onstrators, he said, decided to march visible from the school congregated Bernard Tracy said Tuesday night in the street through the South Av- mittee and the Town Council’s in. We have 40 years to figure out how One speaker, Dave Mullen, a mem- Public Safety, Transportation & on side streets off of Rahway, as well to fix this,” she said. ber of AARP’s Speakers Bureau, in- that problems regarding organized enue traffic circle and on to the Ar- as on Trinity. When asked whether she would feel formed the group, “We are not here for protests against President George mory. Parking Committee have sched- Nick Brownstone, a junior, said more secure with a proactive President ourselves because our (those over 55) W. Bush last Friday resulted when He said police had decided in ad- uled two outreach meetings re- that, “having the President in town that would seek out measures to protect benefits are protected. We are here to organizers from New Jersey Citi- vance that arrests would be made for garding a safety improvement plan was surely a unique experience. See- the nation’s Social Security, Ms. Berger protect our children and our grandchil- zen Action (NJCA) and Americans assault or an act of violence, or if for eight designated traffic hot ing the motorcade pass by school was responded, “Not if that’s the kind of dren.” United to Protect Social Security protesters crossed the perimeter (po- spots in town. a moment that I will never forget. I leader George Bush is going to be.” Mitchell Corbert, a securities attor- (AUPSS) decided to move from lice barricades). On Monday, March 21, Wood- felt that the security was effective and Ms. Berger also feels the Town Hall ney from Morristown, said that these the location designated for pro- “Fundamentally, that’s what hap- land Avenue, the McKinley El- the restriction on open lunch was the meetings are simply campaign meet- days, brokers charge up to 3 percent to tests, Mindowaskin Park, to the pened,” he said, noting the arrests of ementary School area, and the ings and referred to them as a “scam” manage your account on an annual ba- right decision to make. Overall, the Lord & Taylor and Westfield “Y” five juveniles and four adults on dis- Central Avenue and Clover Street school handled the situation astutely.” and “fake.” sis and that this will affect smaller ac- parking lots. orderly person’s offenses. With regard to the protestors, much counts more than bigger accounts. intersection and Ayliffe Avenue Other students were more upset “We got many complaints from the Chief Tracy said he has received will be discussed. with President Bush’s reason for com- of their distrust is still rooted in the “Who does privatization really ben- YMCA that they took over the park- only one complaint of police abuse On Wednesday, March 23, com- ing to Westfield than with his actual weapons of mass destruction contro- efit?” Mr. Corbert asked, “The answer ing. In fact they were parking in the from one of the arrests. He said the versy from the Iraq war. While most of is: only the brokerage houses.” ments will be heard on Tuttle Park- visit. front, they parked in the crosswalk,” incident is being investigated, noting Freshman Charlie Tripp said, “As the protesting centered around accusa- Among other speakers invited to ad- he said. that the police department is trying to way and North Avenue, the tions of lies and deception toward the dress the group were Marilyn Askin, Franklin Elementary School area, much as I thought it was thrilling to Chief Tracy added that parents obtain videotapes from the Union have the President in town, I do not Bush Administration, it was lacking in AARP New Jersey State President; Len bringing their children to daycare and the Lawrence and East Dudley suggestive alternative plans to help the Giovanni, AARP’s New Jersey County County Sheriff’s Department of the like him as a leader, and I think that were forced to walk in the road to incident. Avenue and Walnut Street inter- ailing Social Security system. Coordinator; Rutgers student, Jim Boyd, sections. his Social Security plan will be inef- As the demonstration came to an end Jr., and recent Princeton Graduate, access the “Y.” He said the fact that “But I believe it will show that the fective. Also, his audience was com- at approximately 9:45 a.m., the anti- Natasha Morales. all the lots in the vicinity were full (officer) acted professionally and Both meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of posed of mainly Republican faith- Bush crowd marched down towards the Claire Edelman, an AARP speaker, with illegal parking “created just used great constraint” and that the ful, resulting in no opposition. I don’t Armory waving placards that read lost her spouse tragically in 1964. When chaos over at the YMCA.” arrest was made properly and “no the Municipal Building. see what the point in that was.” “Hands off My Social Security” and she became a widow with three young He said demonstrators gathered in excessive force” was used, he said. shouting to passersby. When they were children, the steady flow of Social Secu- one of the lots and “took over side- Town Administrator Jim Gildea stopped on Rahway Avenue by police rity checks created a regular income for walks,” where they passed out litera- said he felt that the town’s police barricades and a Union County her family to depend on. ture. and fire departments “did a won- S.W.A.T. team, many demonstrators Sy Larson, AARP New Jersey Pre- “And quite frankly, their behavior derful job” during the event. He broke off down First Street to head off scription Drug Task Force Chairman, was despicable,” said Chief Tracy. noted that the assistance Westfield police in an attempt to get near the rear the closing speaker of the day, de- He stated that police had asked orga- received from neighboring com- of the Armory. clared, “The Senior Citizens of the nizers what their plans were to dem- munities was “unprecedented,” Police at the intersection of Edgar state of New Jersey will oppose any onstrate and asked them to clean up noting that other towns handled Street and Lynwood Place then blocked kind of proposal which undermines when they left. four fire calls while Westfield the crowd with barricades to prevent the integrity of the Social Security “Police were called everything firefighters were involved in the them from getting near the Armory. Af- system.” from fascists to Nazis to pigs,” the Presidential visit. ter a great deal of commotion, three chief said. policemen took control and arrested a * * * * * * * “I think it was a very positive day,” young girl as the crowd shouted, “Let Paul J. Peyton contributed to this “I think the police officers in gen- said Mr. Gildea. “For the things that her go.” story. eral handled everything profession- could have happened, it was very The chanting developed into shout- smooth.” ing matches between President Bush Resident Laura Nolan, who lives supporters and opponents with one side near the Armory, told the council that yelling, “Save Social Security” and the DWC Announces $377K she wanted her three young children other side countering, “That’s what he’s to witness a “once in a lifetime op- trying to do.” portunity” to see a Presidential mo- Not everyone in the crowd was upset Operating Budget; Plans torcade at Lynwood Place and about the President’s proposal. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Codding Road. GOOD MORNING…Lisa Grawehrs’ Pre-Kindergarten Four class from the “I’m really excited that he’s here to member Frank Arena said. would promote restaurants and down- She said protestors, who had been Mountainside campus of Holy Trinity Interparochial School rolled out of bed and convey to the people of Westfield what The expense would not come out of town merchants, with the “19th hole” under control, began “sneaking strolled into school, still wearing their pajamas. As part of the day’s lesson, they his plan to privatize Social Security is the operating budget. being the Jolly Trolley. through yards on Edgar Road in or- learned how to make their own breakfast of hot pancakes, maple syrup and milk. all about,” said Marcus Swillingsley, “It is a separate fund, if you will,” The DWC also announced that the The first batch was made by Mrs. Grawehr, and her students, Deirdre, Ryan, der to gain access to the area.” She Michael, Josephine and Maggie. 18, of Westfield. Mrs. Cronin stated. 5K Run will be held rain or shine on witnessed some protestors spitting at Many President Bush supporters It will not go through the tax as- Wednesday, July 27. The annual art police, yet, she said, police remained came with American flags and signs sessment and will not have an effect show was not budgeted for and might calm. that read, “We love President Bush.” on what businesses are paying as not be held this year. “Soon the crowd got out of hand WESTFIELD Others were saying that the protestors’ members of the Special Improve- Near the end of the meeting, the criticism stems from blind hatred to- and my children began to cry,” she POLICE BLOTTER ment District (SID). In the event of issue of parking was discussed. It was said. “Thankfully, the police were ward the Bush Administration. inclement weather, the officer can reported that Trader Joe’s has begun The following adult citizens were towing illegally parked cars this week. able to gain control of the situation be cancelled in order to curtail the and calm the crowd.” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 leased on her own recognizance with arrested and charged with disorderly cost. “There is a physical shortage of park- John Zaccaro and Joseph a summons, while the younger two conduct and released pending court Parking Director, Captain John ing,” Board member Joe Spector stated. “I never imagined that such a great thing that happened to this Wisniewski, both 19 and from were released to the custody of their appearances: Emily Colvin, 18, of Morgan, announced that 14 new pay He also said that he is having difficulty Westfield, were arrested following a parents. Westfield; Jonathan Spitz, 41, of stations would be installed this year. renting downtown apartments due to town could have turned into such a Westfield; Gabrielle Hanlon, 21, of New mess,” Ms. Nolan said. She motor vehicle stop at South Avenue A Walnut Street resident reported He also stated that the areas around the lack of tenant parking. and Crossway Place. Each was her apartment was burglarized. Po- Brunswick; and Thomas Silva, 40, of the pay stations would be reworked. Mr. Arena stated that the parking thanked the police for their ef- Paterson. In addition four 16-year-olds forts. charged with possession of less than lice reveal that force was used on the Curb cutouts, so that the stations are deck, which was voted down by 50 grams of suspected marijuana. front door and two rooms had been from Westfield, two boys and two girls, handicap and baby carriage acces- residents in November, was defeated Resident Cory Mermer said he were arrested along with a 15-year-old sible, will be installed as well. not because of the deck itself but rather didn’t see actions by police that he Both were released on their own re- ransacked. However, it was unknown boy from Rahway. “It is one of the most important by misconceptions of it being a mixed- would view as “out of line.” cognizance. what, if anything, was missing. The police released the five juveniles things that needs to be done in that use development. On another matter, Mr. Gildea an- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 SUNDAY, MARCH 6 to their parents or guardians. The ar- area,” Capt. Morgan said. “There was a lot of misinformation nounced that the town has again Markus Lostan, 22, of Cranford Walter Bilotta, 57, of Woodbridge rests occurred on Rahway Avenue, The design committee is focusing and hysteria,” he said. “We have a received a homeland security grant was arrested at South Avenue and was arrested at South and Central Codding Place, and Lynwood Lane. on the backs of stores with the rear problem. Let’s fix it.” for $140,000. The grant will reduce Watterson Street and charged with Avenues following a motor vehicle Mr. Spitz, who did not resist arrest, entrances facing Lot 4, behind The DWC has also included a line the tax rate increase from 6.1 cents driving while intoxicated. He was accident and charged with driving told The Westfield Leader and The Baron’s Drug Store, being the focus. item on the agenda entitled Open Dis- to 5.4 cents per $100 of assessed released to a responsible adult. while intoxicated. There were no in- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that the The lot will be redesigned when the cussions by Citizens. Town Attorney THURSDAY, MARCH 3 juries. Bilotta was held until he was arrests occurred after the President’s valuation and cut the increase per new pay stations are installed for Robert Cockren presented a legal opin- homeowner from $118 to $105 a A Walnut Street resident reported sober. motorcade exited the Armory. Although safer pedestrian flow. ion to the DWC, after a request by that an unknown person stole his brief- Marquis Relf, 20, of Plainfield and the police treated him well including resident Sharon Stockwell of Nelson year for a taxpayer owning a home A façade grant for the newly opened assessed at $180,000, the average case, containing a laptop computer, a female juvenile from Westfield were loosening the hand cuffs, he believed upscale resale shop on South Avenue, Place to the town council concerning digital camera and Palm Pilot, from in arrested following a motor vehicle they were “over zealous” and that his Savvy Chic, was approved. the DWC’s policy on public participa- assessment in town. Last year’s municipal tax increase averaged front of his home. The victim had left stop at Boulevard and Caufield Place. arrest was to “silly.” “Hopefully, that will be a catalyst in tion. the briefcase beside his parked car. Both were charged with posses- “I really feel it (the day’s event) could that area,” Mr. Martone urged. Mr. Martone said, “We wanted to $199 per household. have been handled much, much better A public hearing on the $32.3 FRIDAY, MARCH 4 sion of less than 50 grams of sus- The promotional events during the list it because it is so welcoming.” Three Westfield teenagers, two fe- pected marijuana with intent to dis- by the President, the protestors and the PGA Tour at Baltusrol Golf Club in He suggested that residents who million budget and the $17.6 mil- police,” Mr. Spitz said, adding that he lion tax levy will be held at 8 p.m. males and one male, were arrested tribute, possession of suspected mari- Springfield are being finalized. The would like to address the DWC submit after a motor vehicle stop at South juana with intent to distribute within felt protestors should have been al- events will include a sock-hop, a car their concerns in writing prior to the on Tuesday, March 29, at the Mu- lowed to demonstrate on the Westfield show and jazz performances. The meeting. nicipal Building on East Broad Chestnut Street and Benson Place. 1,000 feet of a school, and possession High School field. PGA Tour will take place from Mon- “If we are prepared, we can give Street. All were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. “I think that was what everyone was day, August 8, to Monday, August 15. better answers to things,” he said, re- of less than 50 grams of suspected Relf also was charged with unlaw- looking for,” he said, to be viewed by the A “19 Holes of Westfield” event is ferring to the fact that sometimes they marijuana, possession of suspected ful possession of a weapon, identi- President and his motorcade. Mr. Spitz, being planned to draw attendees to have documents in their archives that See Exclusive Video on marijuana with intent to distribute, fied by police as a four-inch Buck who said he was on the sidewalk when Westfield. Trolley service from the can more accurately answer questions. and possession of suspected mari- knife, was held pending the setting of he was arrested, believes charges will be high school parking lot to Baltusrol “I think putting it on the agenda is President Bush’s Visit: juana with intent to distribute within bail. He additionally was wanted on dropped upon his appearance in Munici- and back to the downtown are being the right step to take,” Mr. Arena www.goleader.com 500 feet of a public park. an outstanding $1,000 contempt of pal Court on Wednesday, March 23. considered. The “19 Holes” event concluded. The eldest of the suspects was re- court warrant from Westfield. COUNTY WELCOMES PRESIDENT BUSH THE

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Patrick Connor for The Times Patrick Connor for The Tiimes Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times PRESIDENTIAL VISIT…President George W. Bush visits Westfield last Friday on his “60 Stops in 60 Days” tour to discuss and promote his plan to reform Social Security. The Town Hall-style meeting, held in the Armory, featured four panelists who discussed their views and opinions with the President. It drew a large crowd of supporters and demonstrators. Nine protesters, consisting of five juveniles and four adults, were arrested when the crowd refused law enforcements’ attempts to quell disorderly behavior. President Bush Holds Town Hall-Style Forum On Social Security Reform at Westfield Armory By PAUL J. PEYTON “The problem isn’t for the seniors; He said one of the myths of the track. A conservative mix of stocks “It doesn’t replace the Social Secu- to earn interest over the years. Specially Written for The Times the problem is for the youngsters com- system is that government is saving and bonds just like federal employees rity system,” he said. He said anyone “It’s been proven that when you WESTFIELD —President George ing up. The question is, will you get one’s money for them. get in the Employee Thrift Savings earning $35,000 a year now who puts hold money over a period of time in W. Bush took his message of reform- your check?,” the President questioned. “Your money is going into the sys- Plan,” he said. 4 percent aside each year through safe, conservative investments, it gets ing the Social Security system to Describing Social Security as the tem and it’s getting spent; some of it on The President described personal their working career would save a better rate of return than the money Westfield last week. Before an audi- “third rail” of American politics, retirement benefits, other parts on just accounts as an “add-on” to Social $250,000 by the time they retire. In you get in the Social Security sys- ence of some 2,000 persons, Mr. Bush which politicians are warned not to general government,” the President ex- Security. addition, that amount would continue CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 conducted a Town Hall-style meet- plained. “It’s a pay- ing with a panel of individuals who as-you-go. It goes in favor changes to Social Security. and goes out.” NINE ARRESTED ON DISORDERLY PERSONS CHARGES Westfield is part of the President’s The President said 60-city, 60-day nationwide tour, by 2018, the money which will also include other mem- going out in benefits bers of his administration including would exceed the Protestors Blast President Vice President Dick Cheney over the payroll taxes com- coming weeks. Last Friday’s event ing into the system. was carried on local and national By 2028, he said, the broadcast news networks, as well on Social Security defi- the Sunday news talk show circuits. cit will reach $200 On Social Security Plan The President was transported by a billion and not long 25-car motorcade from Newark Lib- after, $300 billion. By ANNA GITHENS to scare the American people as he come him but he’s selling snake oil to erty International Airport down the AND DAVID GIALANELLA “That’s why I say Specially Written for The Times did with the war in Iraq. the American people and we’re not New Jersey Turnpike. we have a problem,” “George Bush has no real plan for buying it.” Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott he said. WESTFIELD – While President us,” she declared, “He is more con- He added that President Bush’s plan met President Bush at the airport and “Eventually, when George W. Bush was conducting an cerned about tax cuts and profits for to privatize Social Security would accompanied him in the motorcade you’re spending at event at the Westfield Armory on his his wealthy friends than he is about create enormous debt and severe ben- to Westfield. least $200 billion plan for private personal Social Secu- the average American citizen.” efit cuts. He attributed his plan to that Entering onto a stage setup inside the above and beyond rity accounts, protestors held counter Congressman Menendez began his of stock market playing and gambling. National Guard Armory at 10:53 a.m., that which you’ve got demonstrations at the Westfield Mu- speech by saying, “The President is “Mr. President, I think you think President Bush was introduced by Rep. in payroll taxes and nicipal Building and at the intersec- coming to New Jersey, here to you’re in Atlantic City, not Westfield, Mike Ferguson (R-7th) who said the OPPOSING VIEWPORT…The AARP Social Security increases every year, tion of Clark Street and Ferris Place. Westfield, like a traveling salesman. New Jersey,” said Congressman Rally of March 4 was held in Westfield’s Town Hall Com- The protests led to nine arrests af- last cited President to visit Westfield something drastic If he had a good product, we’d wel- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 was President William Taft, in 1912. munity Room prior to President Bush’s speech at the has to happen. If we ter police moved in to prevent the “Today, almost 100 years later Westfield Armory. About 200 attendees were present. Some crowd from getting too close to the traveled by bus from as far away as Trenton. Pictured act now, we can do Westfield, is proud to once again host so in a way that saves Armory. above, Sy Larson, the NJ Prescription Drug Task fORCE Demonstrators from New Jersey a President,” Rep. Ferguson said. Chairman for AARP, makes his point. the system for President Bush joked, “A hundred younger workers,” Citizen Action (NJCA) and Ameri- years since a President has been here. touch, the President said he believes President Bush said. cans United to Protect Social Secu- I don’t know what took the other ones it is up to elected officials “to con- To the news media and others who rity (AUPSS) arrived early in the so long to get here.” front problems, and not pass them on believe the President is exaggerating morning in a bus organized by Con- Upon beginning his discussion, to future Presidents, future Con- on the seriousness of the Social Secu- gressmen Frank Pallone (D- President Bush called Social Secu- gresses, and future generations.” rity problem Mr. Bush commented, Monmouth) and Robert Menendez rity “an important safety net.” The “I didn’t run for office to dodge “I’m going to keep telling people we’ve (D-Hudson). President continued, “But the safety problems,” President Bush said. got a problem until it sinks in, because As organizers began to setup for net has got a hole in it, and we need to Describing Social Security as a we’ve got one.” their rally against President Bush’s make sure we save that safety net for “pay-as-you-go” system, President The President said he favors per- Social Security plan, they proceeded future generations of Americans to Bush said in the 1950s there were 16 sonal accounts. He said the money to park their platform truck over the come.” workers to support one retiree. That one would earn would be substan- pedestrian crosswalk on Ferris Place The President said nothing would number today has been reduced to 3.3 tially more than they could earn across from the Westfield Y. At ap- change for American citizens born workers for each retiree and in an- through the current system. proximately 9 a.m., Westfield Police before 1950 in how they receive their other decade it will be down two “I’m talking conservative. I’m not Chief Bernard Tracy urgently com- benefits. workers per retiree. talking about lottery, taking it to the manded the crew to move their truck as demonstrators defiantly sang, “We all live in a military state” to the tune of “Yellow Submarine.” Cory Mermer for The Times Cooper Rd. Application Postponed Tow trucks arrived and policemen PRESIDENTIAL CARAVAN…The 25-car motorcade makes its way from from all over the surrounding area Newark Liberty International Airport to Westfield via the Turnpike. The were trying to keep order and cars President traveled through local neighborhoods on his way to the Armory. Until May Zoning Board Meeting parked properly. A group of people stood in front of the truck, refusing to By FRED ROSSI ready full agenda for that meeting, the application was “well within the move. After a brief conflict, someone Specially Written for The Times the Cooper Road hearing will resume parameters” of the intent and purpose dropped coins in the meter, the truck SCOTCH PLAINS — The con- at the Board’s May 5 meeting. of local zoning ordinances. The prop- was moved 25 feet from the cross- tinuation of the hearing on the appli- The Zoning Board held its first erty is presently owned by AT&T, walk and the protesting began. cation by a developer to build a single- hearing on the application in January, which maintains a small building on The crowd stood chanting, “We family house on a portion of the is- when it was revealed that the property the site that has been unused for the want a new deal, not Bush’s raw deal” land on Cooper Road in Scotch Plains “originally believed to be 39,338 past few years and is no longer of use as Phyllis Salowe-Kaye, NJCA Ex- will be put off until May at the earli- square feet in area.” It was deter- to the telephone company. ecutive Director, stood on the plat- est. mined to be smaller when rights-of- A professional engineer presented form to begin introductions. She ex- The township Zoning Board of way along Cooper Road were ex- possible plans for the house and told pressed her disfavor at being put too Adjustment was set to resume hear- cluded. the board there would be no addi- far away from where the President ing testimony March 2 on the appli- The neighborhood is an R-1 zone, tional storm water runoff resulting was speaking. cation by Mark Lustbader of West meaning that lots are required to be at from development of the property, “We were told that the President Orange, who represents HUB Realty, least 40,000 square feet in size. adding that much of the property will was coming to have a conversation the potential buyer of the property At the January meeting, several remain unchanged. A traffic expert with the people of Westfield,” said that is situated on the western side of witnesses testified for the applicant, said the proposed home would not Ms. Salowe-Kaye, as she facetiously the island. Board Chairman James including a professional planner who negatively affect vehicular traffic in held up her Disney flip-phone. Fawcett told The Times that the appli- told the board that the site met all the neighborhood. State Assemblywoman Linda cant apparently had not completed zoning criteria except size and that CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Stender of Fanwood (D-22) an- some revised drawings in time for nounced to the crowd, “I believe that last week’s hearing. PAGE INDEX George Bush is lying to us about Cory Mermer for The Times An adjournment of the hearing un- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 Social Security.” amid cheers and EXERCISING THE FIRST AMENDMENT…Demonstrators and protesters til the board’s Thursday, April 7, meet- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds...... 17 screams of “Yes. We know it.” opposing the President’s stand on Social Security and the war in Iraq gather ing was requested, but due to an al- Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 She accused the President of trying throughout Westfield to voice their opinion. Page 10 Thursday, March 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION President Bush Holds Town Hall-Style Forum On Social Security Reform at Westfield Armory CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tem,” the President said. He empha- individual. for the American taxpayers that are reached. sized that his plan would include guide- The President said his plan would coming up.” “The President’s plan is so destruc- lines and rules, due to the fact it would be phased in slowly “so that we can One of the panelists, John Bly of tive to what so many people find dear,” be considered a retirement account. better afford the transition cost to go Suffolk County, Long Island, said he Rep. Rothman told reporters. He said He said under the current system from one system to another. But I’ll was more concerned about his chil- the plan would result in a 40 percent the government promises a “stipend” tell you this: If we don’t act, we’re dren and grandchildren’s Social Se- cut in Social Security benefits and but not an asset that is owned by the looking at about an $11 trillion hole curity benefits. elimination of guaranteed benefits the “Private accounts are going to pay system currently pays out. more,” he said. As an alternative, the Congressman His daughter, Lisa Engler of favors a universal 401k plan as well as Modified Bulky Waste Westfield, said the prospect of Social a Thrift savings plan similar to what Anthony DiBattista for The Times Security going bankrupt is, “very employees receive. CROSSING THE LINE…A demonstrator went too far in protesting as judged by frightening” to her. The mother of He called President Bush’s plan police during President Bush’s visit to Westfield last Friday. five children with her husband, Bill, “radical” and one that was not em- Collection OK’d in Twp. she said, “there is no getting around” braced by Presidents Ronald Reagan that the system will be in the red in the or George H. W. Bush. Protestors Blast President By FRED ROSSI their items at township curbs. near future. “I think that’s (President Bush’s Specially Written for The Times The council approved an ordinance Brian Dougherty, 23, a sales man- plan) the wrong idea and will destroy SCOTCH PLAINS — Three authorizing an application to the state ager with the Hilton in Short Hills Social Security,” Rep. Rothman said. On Social Security Plan months after it began serious discus- Department of Transportation (DOT) said people his age have been ignored Congressman Ferguson said, “If we sions on the matter, the Township for funding for resurfacing projects by news networks and talk shows on do nothing the system will go broke.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Council on Tuesday evening ap- on East Second Street and a portion the issue of Social Security. He said Congress needs to “take a Menendez, as supporters cheered and what his plan to privatize Social Se- proved an ordinance modifying the of Plainfield Avenue. chanted “Bush must go.” curity is all about,” said Marcus township’s spring clean-up program “But we have something to say, and reasonable and rational” and biparti- The council approved an ordinance san approach to the future of Social In addressing the crowd, Congress- Swillingsley, 18, of Westfield. by instituting a user fee-based sys- prohibiting the feeding of certain we’re concerned about the issue,” Mr. Dougherty told the President. Security. man Pallone stated, “The bottom line Many Bush supporters came with tem that will require residents to pur- wildlife such as deer, squirrels and is that this is a bad bill.” American flags and signs that read, chase an annual permit if they wish to geese, except for birds via President Bush called Social Secu- To the Democrats who have come rity a “generational issue” which out against the President’s plan Rep. He said that under Bush’s new sys- “We love President Bush.” Others dispose of large household items. birdfeeders, on public and private tem, bad investments could hurt So- were saying that the protestors’ criti- “We are not doing away with the property. needs to be “modernized and reformed Ferguson commented, “Those are so you’ll have the safety net when people that are thinking about the next cial Security recipients who are not cism stems from blind hatred toward program,” Councilwoman Paulette The ordinance is needed to com- knowledgeable investors. the Bush Administration. Coronato said during Tuesday’s pub- ply with recently-issued stormwater you retire.” election rather than the next generation.” At the conclusion of the event Rep. “I am trying to stay focused on the “The only guys that think that way The following adult citizens were lic hearing at which no residents at- management regulations, and it is are the Wall Street guys, Bush’s bud- tended, perhaps due in part to the also hoped the new rules would also Steve Rothman of Bergen County next generation and stay off of poli- arrested and charged with disorderly day’s icy weather. lessen the tendency of deer to wan- said the President’s proposal would tics,” President Bush said. dies,” he said. conduct and released pending court “We are just changing it,” she said, der off both the Ashbrook and add $2 trillion of new federal debt. Although Rep. Ferguson has not of- Union County Labor Council Presi- appearances: Emily Colvin, 18, of reiterating the reasons for the change, Watchung Reservations and onto He said if Social Security is left ficially endorsed the President’s plan, dent Ed Zarnock was particularly Westfield; Jonathan Spitz, 41, of including increased costs and tipping nearby streets and residential prop- alone “the system will pay 83 cents he said people should be allowed to impassioned, refusing to use a micro- Westfield; Gabrielle Hanlon, 21, of fees that have caused the township’s erties, where homeowners sometimes on the dollar” in 2042 rather than have “more control over their own re- phone during his raucous speech. He New Brunswick; and Thomas Silva, annual expenses for the program to place food for wildlife. going broke as the President stated. sources.” ended with some advice for the Presi- 40, of Paterson. In addition, four 16- rise from $184,000 in 2003 to more The council also approved an or- He said any plan must be bi-partisan Rep. Ferguson said the President dent, shouting, “Keep your damn year-olds from Westfield, two boys than $300,000 last year. dinance to set a four-ton truck weight in nature if a compromise between was “welcomed very warmly by hands out of it, and get the hell out of and two girls, were arrested along Township officials have predicted limit on Hunter Avenue. There have Republicans and Democrats is to be Westfield and the whole area.” Jersey.” with a 15-year-old boy from Rahway. that a fully-financed program could been complaints about large com- NAACP Vice President James Har- The police released the five juve- cost as much as $500,000 in future mercial vehicles traveling on that ris and N.O.W. (National Organiza- niles to their parents or guardians. years. The new structure will be fi- street, specifically large trucks com- tion of Women) President Suzannah The arrests occurred on Rahway Av- nanced only by those homeowners ing from Route 78 that want to get to School Board Learns Porter were among those who ad- enue, Codding Place, and Lynwood with a need to dispose of bulky house- Terrill Road and turn right onto dressed the crowd. Their unified mes- Lane. hold items instead of being funded Mountain Avenue after traveling over sage was that the President was not Mr. Spitz, who did not resist arrest, by all property owners via property the Park Avenue bridge over Route Tentative Budget Plans welcome here in New Jersey, and told The Westfield Leader and The taxes. 22. Then they are left with no option should stop lying to the American Residents wishing to take part in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that except to cut through one of the streets By MATTHEW MARINO ementary School. Those projects are people. “Back to the Ranch” the crowd the arrests occurred after the the program, which occurs in June, connecting Mountain Avenue with Specially Written for The Times expected to cost $125,000 and yelled coarsely throughout the dem- will have to purchase a permit that Front Street. President’s motorcade exited the Ar- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch $150,000, respectively. onstrations. mory. Although the police treated him will cost $60 this year. Each permit Another ordinance approved on Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Tax levies in both Scotch Plains will entitle the holder to dispose of up Tuesday evening amends a township NJCA Political Director Staci well including loosening the hand adopted a tentative budget for the and Fanwood will both be affected by Berge said she is confident that the cuffs, he believed they were “over to 750 pounds of bulky waste, and ordinance regulating the times of day 2005-2006 school year at last Thurs- township officials will encourage in which noncommercial solicitation the budget. The percentage of alloca- nation’s Social Security will remain zealous” and that his arrest was to day night’s meeting. A public hearing tion for Scotch Plains will fall from solvent until 2042 because there is a “silly.” neighbors with less than the maxi- or canvassing can take place. will be held on Tuesday, March 29, mum weight of items to share the In the wake of a recent settlement approximately 78.5 percent to 78.1 “surplus built in. We have 40 years to “I really feel it (the day’s event) cost of the permits. agreement between the township and with final adoption scheduled for that percent, totaling $46,807,320. figure out how to fix this,” she said. could have been handled much, much Mrs. Coronato said guidelines will New Jersey Citizen Action, a nonprofit same evening barring any changes to Fanwood, meanwhile, will recognize When asked whether she would better by the President, the protestors be sent to residents containing ap- group, Scotch Plains agreed to revise the budget. a slight increase in its percentage of feel more secure with a proactive and the police,” Mr. Spitz said, add- proximate weights of commonly-dis- portions of a township ordinance, which Board Business Manager Anthony allocation, rising from 21.4 percent President that would seek out mea- ing that he felt protestors should have posed items, and added that further addresses “hawkers, peddlers and so- Del Sordi presented the tentative bud- to almost 22 percent, with total dol- sures to protect the nation’s Social been allowed to demonstrate on the information will be posted on the licitors,” in order to conform with rul- get to board members and reviewed lars of $13,406,729. Security, Ms. Berger responded, “Not Westfield High School field. township’s website and on TV-34. ings by the U.S. Third Circuit Court of the major aspects of the budget. Mr. Del Sordi explained that when if that’s the kind of leader George “I think that was what everyone Bulky waste will not be allowed to Appeals regarding noncommercial so- According to the data provided, the making cuts, one must keep in mind Bush is going to be.” was looking for,” he said, to be viewed be placed at curbs any earlier than the licitation or canvassing. overall budget increase next year will the many factors that go into that cut. Ms. Berger also feels the Town by the President and his motorcade. Wednesday prior to the following The amendment will allow such total $2,890,542, or 4.50 percent, to a He noted that if the board wished to Hall meetings are simply campaign Mr. Spitz, who said he was on the Monday start date of a designated solicitation between 9 a.m. and 9 grand total of $67,084,688. This re- cut $200,000 from the budget, this meetings and referred to them as a collection period. Fines for violating sidewalk when he was arrested, be- p.m. every day of the year. flects a decrease from the first draft of would result in 3-4 teachers being “scam” and “fake.” lieves charges will be dropped upon the weight limit, the permit system or Township Attorney Douglas the budget, which projected an in- laid off while saving the Scotch Plains With regard to the protestors, much the time limit for setting out items Hansen said the new rules would his appearance in Municipal Court crease of $3,936,902, or 6.16 per- taxpayer only $12 per year in taxes. of their distrust is still rooted in the on Wednesday, March 23. will be subject to fines of $100 for the apply not to individuals selling goods cent. “We don’t have many choices in first offense, with second offenses or items, but more to those making weapons of mass destruction contro- “The policemen were very ner- The reduction in dollars came as a terms of raising revenue,” Mr. Del versy from the Iraq war. While most of vous,” said Mary Giovinazzo of North punishable by fines of $200 to $1,000 political-oriented solicitations. He result of scaled-back vacancies and and, possibly, five days of commu- pointed out that residents have the Sordi commented. the protesting centered around accu- Euclid Avenue. She explained that cutbacks in administrative costs. For The cost per pupil will rise ap- sations of lies and deception toward she thought police officers were overly nity service. right to ask any callers to leave their example, originally the board planned Mrs. Coronato urged the public to property or to post “no solicitors” proximately seven dollars, from the Bush Administration, it was lack- forceful during arrests. be patient as the modified program is signs on their property. on twelve vacancies to be filled, but $1,127 to $1,134. The regional limit ing in suggestive alternative plans to “Frankly, that’s what escalates implemented. At the start of the meeting, Mayor that number was reduced to seven. As is $1,494 per student, which indi- help the ailing Social Security system. people,” she said. “We’ll guide you through the pro- Marks issued a proclamation desig- a result, the total cost to fill the vacan- cates the board has managed to keep As the demonstration came to an Clark resident John Weaver said cess,” she said. nating Wednesday, March 9, as Erica cies dropped from $635,000.00 to per-student costs within regional lim- end at approximately 9:45 a.m., the about President Bush and his support- Mayor Martin Marks said the po- Lynne Scanlon Day in honor of Ms. $390,000.00. its. anti-Bush crowd marched down to- ers, “They don’t understand Social lice department would be strongly Scanlon, Miss New Jersey for 2004- Federal and state aid will remain Board member Lance Porter wards the Armory waving placards Security.” He explained that his son encouraged to enforce the anti-ille- 2005. After singing the national an- the same as it was this year, approxi- praised Mr. Del Sordi and his depart- that read “Hands off My Social Secu- suffers from mental illness, and that he gal dumping portion of the ordinance. them to begin the meeting, Ms. mately $890,626. ment for “keeping the cuts as far rity” and shouting to passersby. When believed President Bush’s proposed Another factor in the program’s Scanlon spoke briefly about her work The budget calls for several major away from the classroom as possible.” they were stopped on Rahway Av- bill would make things harder for his increasing costs was the number of with various organizations trying to capital projects next year, the largest Likewise, board member Edward enue by police barricades and a Union family. “They’re all crooks,” he said. out-of-towners illegally dumping find a cure for autism. being the removal of asbestos floor Saridaki commented that in putting County S.W.A.T. team, many dem- Westfield police officers were tiles in the halls and classrooms at together the budget, he observed “no onstrators broke off down First Street joined by Union County Police and Evergreen Elementary School, and personal agendas or politics in- to head off police in an attempt to get officers from Fanwood, Scotch Plains, the roof replacement at Coles El- volved.” near the rear of the Armory. Garwood, Roselle Park, Springfield, Police at the intersection of Edgar Kenilworth, Clark, Berkeley Heights Street and Lynwood Place then and other municipalities. Teens Invited to Take Part blocked the crowd with barricades to The AARP (American Association prevent them from getting near the of Retired Persons) also held a rally at Armory. After a great deal of commo- the Westfield Municipal Building, In Tiyulim This Summer tion, three policemen took control which began at 9:30 a.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Philadelphia/Cape May, the and arrested a young girl as the crowd The rally began when Bill Mayer, Community Center (JCC) of Central Catskills, Montreal, Cape Cod and shouted, “Let her go.” New Jersey State Communications New Jersey in Scotch Plains has in- Martha’s Vineyard, Western Penn- The chanting developed into shout- Coordinator for the AARP, informed vited youngsters entering ninth or sylvania and the Blue Ridge Smokey ing matches between President Bush the assembly that one of the seniors 10th grade in the fall to participate in Mountains. supporters and opponents with one asked him when they were going to Tiyulim, a travel camp unit of the The weekday travel allows par- side yelling, “Save Social Security” see the President. His response was, JCC of Central New Jersey’s Camp ticipants to be home every weekend and the other side countering, “That’s “We weren’t invited.” Yachad. with their friends and families. what he’s trying to do.” One speaker, Dave Mullen, a mem- Beginning after the July 4 holiday Registration is open, but space is Not everyone in the crowd was ber of AARP’s Speakers Bureau, in- weekend and ending in mid-July, limited. For more information, please upset about the President’s proposal. formed the group, “We are not here Tiyulim offers teenagers six weeks of call Robin Brous, Camping and Rec- “I’m really excited that he’s here to for ourselves because our (those over sightseeing, recreation and interac- reational Services Director, at (908) convey to the people of Westfield 55) benefits are protected. We are tive experiences. 889-8800, extension no. 203, or email here to protect our children and our Activities will include grass ski- [email protected]. See Exclusive Video on grandchildren.” ing, wild water rafting, horseback Interested individuals also are invited President Bush’s Visit: Mitchell Corbert, a securities at- SELECTED SINGERS…Wardlaw-Hartridge School students selected to New Jersey riding, paint ball, mountain hiking, to visit the website for the camp, torney from Morristown, said that Honor Choir Music teacher Brenda McCulley at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School has jet boats, summer stock theater, laser www.campyachad.bunk1.com or the www.goleader.com these days, brokers charge up to 3 been notified that six of her students from the Edison independent school have been light shows, caverns, museums, camp page at www.jccnj.org. The JCC’s percent to manage your account on selected to the New JerseyAll-State Elementary Honor Choir. “We are pleased to bumper boats, and a high ropes course. Wilf Jewish Community Campus is lo- an annual basis and that this will announce that from audition tapes they made, our students were chosen as members of The schedule includes trips to cated at 1391 Martine Avenue. affect smaller accounts more than the 120-voice select choir and will perform in concert on Saturday, May 7, at Monroe SPFHS Alumni Mtg. bigger accounts. Township High School,” said the Lower School and Middle School chorus teacher. Fifth Slated on March 15 “Who does privatization really ben- grader Aneesa Sonawalla from Edison, top, fifth grader Billy Buchbinder of Scotch efit?” Mr. Corbert asked, “The an- Plains, sixth grader Kelsey Hart of Edison, fifth grader Emily McGurk of Roselle Park, SCOTCH PLAINS – The swer is: only the brokerage houses.” and sixth grader Ian English from Cranford are pictured on the steps of the new Scotch Plains Fanwood High Among other speakers invited to Sarkison Middle School building. Sixth grade student Ashley DaCosta of Fords will also School Alumni Association will participate in the statewide performance but was absent from the picture. address the group were Marilyn host its next meeting on Tuesday, Askin, AARP New Jersey State Presi- March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Room dent; Len Giovanni, AARP’s New 101 at the high school. Jersey County Coordinator; Rutgers Kara Brass, President of Relay student, Jim Boyd, Jr., and recent Girls Softball League, third Paige of Scotch Plains. The course is for Life, a fundraiser for the Princeton Graduate, Natasha Morales. through eighth grades, Season runs offered at the Scotch Hills Country American Cancer Society, will Claire Edelman, an AARP speaker, from April 16 to June 11. This basic Club four times a week. Another pro- be guest speaker. lost her spouse tragically in 1964. When instructional league is based on teach- gram will be offered this spring. The she became a widow with three young ing skills and drills in a non-competi- cost for the eight-week program is children, the steady flow of Social Se- tive format. Teams will be formed $88 per person. curity checks created a regular income and practices and games will be Murder Mystery at Scotch Hills, Cooper Rd. for her family to depend on. played on township ball fields twice Friday, March 18. Doors open at 7 Sy Larson, AARP New Jersey Pre- a week. Leagues will depend upon p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 scription Drug Task Force Chairman, registration numbers. Parent volun- includes a buffet dinner. Seats are In response to the application, sev- the closing speaker of the day, declared, teers are needed to coach. Umpires limited so early ticket purchases are eral dozen neighbors formed a group, “The Senior Citizens of the state of are also needed. The cost of the pro- encouraged. “Save The Island,” to oppose the de- New Jersey will oppose any kind of gram is $55 per person and the sea- Easter Egg Hunt (infants to eight velopment. In December, a protest proposal which undermines the integ- son runs from Saturday, April 16 years old), Saturday, March 19, Vil- rally was held on the island and several rity of the Social Security system.” through Saturday, June 11. lage Green. This program, which be- dozen residents attended the zoning Jazzercise, New Session Begins gins at 10 a.m., will include the Eas- board’s January meeting. It is expected * * * * * * * Monday, March 28. This original ter Bunny and treats tp all toddlers. that residents will have an opportunity Paul J. Peyton contributed to this excercise phenomenon dance course The Junior Woman’s Club will pro- to make comments and question the story. is taught by instructor Bernadette vide coffee and hot chocolate. applicant when the hearing resumes. Page 2 Thursday, March 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Zoning Board OK’s Teen’s Freeholders Set to Approve Sign for Emmanuel Cancer Funding for Vo-Tech Project By FRED ROSSI Street. By PAUL PEYTON sion of Operations, which entails the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times William, who had prepared printed Specially Written for The Leader and The Times Bureaus of Administrative Support, SCOTCH PLAINS — William materials for the board members as ELIZABETH — The Union Construction Management and Mo- Mascarichi III, a 14-year-old with well as a larger display detailing his County freeholder board is expected tor Vehicles, and the Division of Build- Boy Scout Troop 72 in Westfield, plans, said he had chosen this project to adopt an ordinance tonight, March ing Services, which includes the Bu- became one of the youngest, if not the in part due to his own victory over 10, paving the way for the $20 mil- reaus of General Trades, Stationary youngest, applicants to appear before cancer as an infant. lion expansion of the county’s voca- Engineers and Telecommunications. the township’s Board of Adjustment In approving the variance, board tional-technical schools in Scotch County Manager George Devanney on March 3 when he presented his members were unanimous in lauding Plains. told The Leader and The Times that the case for a use variance to allow him to William and his project. He said he The project will include the addi- Operations and Facilities Department’s place a free-standing sign on the lawn was surprised at the amount of time it tion of a 12,000, square-foot addition prior director, Richmond Lapolla, has in front of the Emmanuel Cancer took for the approval process to come featuring a 600-seat cafeteria to the been reassigned to the director of con- Foundation building at 1815 Front to fruition. vo-tech high school building, West struction and facilities management Street. Dr. D. Michael Hart, his scouting Courtesy of The White House Press Office, www.whitehouse.gov. Hall, and a 23,000 square-foot addi- with the vo-tech schools. The project is part of William’s advisor, told the board that the paper- TAKING THE OATH…President George W. Bush watches as U.S. Supreme tion to Baxel Hall which currently Mr. Devanney has said the change effort to attain Eagle Scout status work process for the sign’s approval Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor swears in former Westfielder Michael houses the school’s cafeteria and ad- is being made “for reasons of effi- with the Boy Scouts. He told the had started in October 2004. Chertoff as Secretary of Homeland Security during a ceremony March 3 at the ministrative offices. ciency and effectiveness.” board that the Foundation’s building The board also approved two ap- Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. On stage with Mr. Chertoff is his West Hall will also house the culi- Under the restructuring, building is set far back from the street and, plications regarding the installation wife, Meryl, center, and their two children, Emily and Philip. nary arts, baking and supermarket services will be moved to the parks without a sign, it is difficult for pass- of swimming pools that required set- retail skills rooms. The school’s new and recreation department, telecom- ing motorists to know where the build- back variances. John and Lisa allied health and medical science pro- munications to the economic devel- ing is located. Assisted by an attorney Skowronski of 1212 Woodside Road Michael Chertoff Sworn In gram will be housed at Baxel. opment department and motor ve- Richard Cohen, William told the board were granted approval to install an Dr. Thomas Bistocchi told The hicle services to the department of his sign would be four feet wide and aboveground pool. Dominck and Westfield Leader and The Times that administrative services. three feet high and set on three-foot Wendy Rotella of 2407 Longfellow As Homeland Security Chief the new cafeteria will be completed The board will also vote on a reso- long posts. He also plans to plant Avenue were granted a similar ap- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former long to do so,” President Bush said. by September 2006 with the space for lution authorizing County Clerk flowers underneath the sign, which proval for an in-ground pool. Westfield resident Michael Chertoff of- “He understands that the terrorists are the allied health program available Joanne Rajoppi to utilize GSV Pro- will be set 11 feet back from the street The board, in its resolution of ap- ficially took over as Secretary of Home- brutal and determined, and that to stop by November 2006. ductions of Fairfield to create audio and stand perpendicular to Front proval, required the Skowronskis to land Security in President George W. them all our agencies must work more The program will be offered in the tapes of sample election ballots for lessen the intensity of lighting on a Bush’s administration last week. closely together using every resource fall of 2005 with Vo-Tech leasing visually disabled voters. Ms. Rajoppi Westfield TV36 To Air deck overlooking the pool. A neigh- With his wife, Meryl, at his side, and technological advantage we have.” space on its campus from the Univer- said the audio tapes are required under bor complained that the spotlight was Mr. Chertoff took the oath of office “Mike is the right person to lead sity of Medicine and Dentistry of the federal Help America Vote Act of President’s Visit too bright for drivers and nearby resi- from U.S. Supreme Court Judge this department in this vital work. He New Jersey (UMDNJ). 2002. The system was used for the first WESTFIELD — Westfield Com- dents. Sandra Day O’Connor. knows that to win the war on terror Dr. Bistocchi said that Vo-Tech is time in Union County last year. munity Television (TV36) has just After a Seneca Road resident ex- President Bush described Mr. abroad, we always must remember working on a partnership with Union On another matter, Mr. Devanney announced the schedule for airing pressed concern about possible dam- Chertoff as “a talented public ser- where it began, here in the homeland. County College, Rutgers University said a resolution would be on tonight’s President George W. Bush’s speech, age to older trees in the Crestwood vant, with an outstanding record of He will be an outstanding Secretary and UMDNJ to offer the new allied ballot urging that the federal “Strengthening Social Security for section, the board asked the Rotellas achievement and a deep commitment of Homeland Security,” President health and medical science program. government’s Community Develop- the 21st Century” that took place on to be vigilant when digging for the to the cause of justice.” Bush told Mr. Chertoff before hand- The new program is an addition to the ment Block Grant program be contin- March 4 at the Westfield Armory. pool so as not to disturb tree roots. “Mike has worked tirelessly to make ing over the podium to him. school’s traditional vo-tech and new ued. Begun in 1974, the program is President Bush’s speech will air Mon- The board also approved an appli- our people safer and our nation more “Since September 11, the job of information technology program. one of the oldest administered through days and Wednesdays at 9 a.m., 5 cation by Richard Keri of 15 Travel- secure. And now he will carry on that defending the homeland has become In other business, the board is also the Department of Housing and Ur- p.m. and 9 p.m. and Fridays at 1 p.m. ler Way to install a six-foot fence vital work as the Secretary of Home- the challenge and the calling of our set to adopt an ordinance to abolish ban Development (HUD). and 5 p.m. around a portion of his corner prop- land Security,” President Bush said. generation. Under your (President the Department of Operations and Under President George W. Bush’s For the complete schedule, please erty. “As the 9/11 Commission said in Bush’s) steadfast and determined guid- Facilities. The functions of the de- $2.57 trillion budget, the $4.7 billion view the Community Calendar on Several board members expressed its report, America is safer because of ance, our country has risen to meet the partment will be redistributed to other program, which helps provide ser- WCT-36 or go to their website at concern about the proposed fence your (Home Land Security employ- threat of the age of terror. We have departments. The department is re- vices including housing for low-in- www.westfieldtoday.com/ being situated at the property’s edge, ees) efforts, but we are not yet safe. responded in a unified, strategic and sponsible for maintaining the county’s come persons, would be cut by 40 WestfieldCommunityTelevision. next to the curb. Board member Ken Mike Chertoff knows we cannot af- comprehensive manner, as and as a offices and facilities, as well as its percent. The program would also be Anderson said setting the fence back ford to become complacent. He un- result, America today is safer, stronger fleet of vehicles. moved from HUD to the Department Video of President several feet from the curb would per- derstands they (terrorists) continue to and more secure,” said Mr. Chertoff. The department includes the Divi- of Commerce. mit pedestrians to step off the street if pose a great threat to the American Mr. Chertoff said the department’s Bush’s Visit Available at a car was passing. people,” President Bush said at the “task now is to advance the excep- Board Chairman James Fawcett March 3 swearing-in ceremony. tional achievements of the first two County GOP Calls on Dems www.goleader.com said that a fence at the curb “gives the The President said under former years of this department, to meet and WESTFIELD — A video of Presi- impression that it’s an overbuilt area.” Secretary Tom Ridge the largest gov- manage the threats of today, and to dent George W. Bush’s visit to A condition of the board’s approval ernment reorganization in 50 years prepare to confront the risks of the To Return Kushner Money Westfield is available on the Internet was that Mr. Keri put in some small took place when 180,000 federal future. Our mission is no less than WESTFIELD — The Union several entities (including Quail Ridge at www.goleader.com. The video was trees or other plantings outside the employees from 22 government agen- this: protect America, while fostering County Republican Committee has in 2000), and violated campaign fi- directed and edited by Patrick Connor, fence along Rambling Drive in order cies were moved into the Department the values of liberty, privacy and op- called upon the Union County Demo- nance laws. videotaped by Bill McMeekan and to “break up” the long piece of fenc- of Homeland Security. portunity we all hold dear.” crats to return a total of $108,650 in “The Union Democrats should re- produced by Horace Corbin. ing. “He (Mr. Chertoff) knows the na- Mr. Chertoff most recently served as campaign contributions by Charles turn all donations linked to Mr. The Westfield Leader production is On Wednesday, March 16, the board ture of the enemy. As head of the a United States circuit judge for the Kushner and his companies, Quail Kushner and his companies,” said a new Internet video series at will hold a special meeting to finish criminal division at the Department of Third Circuit Court of Appeals in New Ridge Associates and Highview Plan- Anthony Attanasio, the Union County goleader.com entitled “On The Air.” the hearing on the Fanwood-Scotch Justice, Mike helped trace the Sep- Jersey. He also was assistant attorney ning, made to the Union County GOP Executive Director. “He and his Those interested to be “On The Air” Plains YMCA’s application to expand tember 11 attacks to the al Qaeda general under former Attorney General Democrat Committee. companies have contributed to the should e-mail [email protected]. its facilities and its parking lot. network. 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WESTFIELD — The Recreation lot. He speculated that a fence might day, March 1, meeting of the Mr. Perrin stated that there is cur- Commission held a brief public meet- solve the problem. Mountainside Board of Education rently no detectable odor in the school. ing Monday night to address ques- Girls’ softball representative John (BOE) was cancelled due to a severe “The problem is solved as long as it is tions and concerns about the proposed Fietkiewicz explained that there is a snow storm that hit the area late Mon- 18 degrees out,” Richard Woerst, a resi- revamping of Memorial Park. A for- serious need of new backstops at the day night. Once again, this past Mon- dent as well as a parent of a student in mal master plan will be presented later softball fields. day a winter storm hit the area, but due one of the affected classrooms said. in the year. “I am shocked that we have avoided to state regulations requiring at least 48 Mr. Perrin stated that Carrier, the Recreation Director Bruce serious injury,” Mr. Fietkiewicz said. hours notice to cancel a meeting, the manufacturer of the air conditioning Kaufmann hosted the event. In atten- He encouraged the commission not to board held an abbreviated session in units believed to be the source of the dance were Councilmen Jim Foerst rule out expanding the softball fields. order to approve items on the agenda odor, checked the condensate drain con- and Rafael Betancourt, and several Several citizens expressed concerns that were time sensitive. nections to make sure they were func- members of the commission. that expanding the softball fields would The board approved the 2005-2006 tioning properly. Robert Lynes, Vice President of cause considerable tree removal. preliminary school-operating budget for In the fall, approximately 50 feet of Hatch Mott MacDonald, the company Citizens also expressed a need for a Photo by Lance Cpl. Miguel Carrasco submission to the Union County Su- wet insulation was removed from the IN SEARCH OF PEACE…Staff Sgt. John Cuoco, left, of Westfield and a team that will spearhead the formal plans, sidewalk on Scotch Plains Avenue, perintendent of Schools in the amount rooftop unit (RTU) emitting a foul odor chief with the 4th Civil Affairs Group of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment was also in attendance. though some residents oppose the idea. of $11,917,497 with a Spending Growth similar to that found in the classrooms. helped secure Al Saqlawiyah, Iraq on February 26. After securing the city, the Mr. Kaufmann began by saying that Mr. Kaufmann told them that an ap- Limitation Adjustment (SGLA) in the Wayne DeVico, maintenance super- marines provided humanitarian assistance such as rice, grain, tea, flour and other “the demand for fields in Westfield is praisal had been done, and that the amount of $221,990. The capital re- visor for the district, examined the RTU food supplies to the people. beyond crucial.” There are a growing issue would soon be discussed by the serve in the amount of $574,963 brought stating, “What I saw was a three quarter number of children, evidenced by re- Westfield Town Council. the total budget to $12,714,432. The inch piece of pipe with a volume of cent construction at several Westfield Mr. Kaufmann said that they “do tax levy totaled $10,442,048. water. There seemed to be a lot of Garwood Council Proposes schools, said Mr. Kaufmann. He also not foresee” any structures in the plans, On Tuesday, April 15, borough resi- water.” mentioned the increase from 3.9 to 4.3 except perhaps for bathroom facili- dents will be asked to vote for the single “Maybe the drain is not big enough people-per-family in Memorial Pool ties, which would be erected as far as candidate running for office. Voters may to handle the flow capacity,” Mr. Woerst Background Checks for Vols. memberships. possible from residences. also provide write-in votes. There are replied. By ANNA GITHENS focused around performing background Tentative plans include regrading Hatch Mott MacDonald will also be two available seats on the board. Board “They were installed according to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader checks of all volunteers in the borough. the soccer fields, which have a ten- working on Brookside Park in Scotch member John Perrin’s petition was the code,” Mr. Perrin said. GARWOOD -- The workshop ses- “What that deals with is children, people dency to flood, and moving the tennis Plains, which is adjacent to Memorial only one received prior to the February Referring to the fact that the drain sion of Garwood Borough’s Tuesday that our coaches are working with,” said courts, which are often bombarded by Park. 28 deadline. may have been installed correctly and night’s meeting of the Mayor and Coun- Mayor McCarthy. foul balls from the softball fields. When asked about the cost of the Voters will also be asked at that time still not adequate, Mr. Woest replied, cil covered assessment for curb improve- The decision to do the checks is de- Scotch Plains Avenue resident Joe project, Mr. Kaufmann responded, “we to decide on the proposed $12 million “That is the difference between plumb- ments on Second Avenue and proposed rived from “Megan’s Law.” An ordi- Penczak voiced concerns about a reno- have no idea. All we’re doing now is a budget for the schools. ing codes versus manufacturers recom- background checks for volunteers. nance will be proposed to make it man- vated Memorial Park, saying, “I don’t study.” Business Administrator Paul mendations.” Garwood resident, Rich Bonfanti, datory for volunteers to receive a back- think anybody in the area would like He said that there should be a formal Vissuzotold The Westfield Leader, “In a Members of the board will be meet- of 340 Second Avenue brought forth ground check every two years. tower lighting, or sports played master plan ready for presentation by case like this, obviously there will be no ing with LEW Corporation and Sean his concern as to why the curb project Councilwoman Villaggio noted that throughout the night.” October of this year. candidates night.” He explained that Reilly of Home Health Science today is costing so much more than what the the Board of Education’s special meet- Mr. Kaufmann did not indicate that one of two things would now occur – to discuss the problem and the course of residents had originally been told. ing last night indicated that their regular there were any plans to include such Beginners Running write-in voting or appointment by the action to be taken. When this project started, there was a operating budget has no tax increase. lighting. county superintendent of schools. “It was utterly resolved that the wrap public meeting and “they were talking Councilman Lombardo said that Mr. Penczak also suggested that the Course Offered A write-in candidate must receive at was installed incorrectly. It was also about $5 to $10 a foot, now we’re up to five Garwood officers participated in commission looked into improving CRANFORD — Central Jersey least 10 votes inorder to be elected to installed during cold weather, which double that,” said Mr. Bonfanti. President George W. Bush’s visit to fields behind Edison Intermediate Road Runners Club will offer a be- the board. In the case of more than one was not recommended, so the insula- He asked if the assessment is based on Westfield last Friday and that 81 tick- School and creating fields in the ginners running class in Cranford be- write-in candidate, votes would be tion failed,” Mr. Perrin concluded. a percentage of the project or if it is the ets were given out. wooded areas behind the basketball ginning April 5 in Nomahegan Park. counted and the candidate receiving Mr. Perrin reported that the district actual cost of putting the curb in. Resident Monty Brown, expressed courts at Tamaques Park. Mr. Students who have never run or have the most votes would be appointed. has been receiving complaints from Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma concern with traffic on East Street. Kaufmann explained that they’d be- tried but failed, will integrate running If there were no write-in candidate(s), neighbors regarding the lights behind said that Mr. Bonfanti is being charged “The traffic moves very swiftly down gun to look into the Edison fields, but and walking in the 8-week program. the Union County Superintendent of Beechwood. Residents who live in the what the curbing actually costs. “The that street. My neighbors car was that doing so at Tamaques would en- Weekly workouts will be followed Schools, Dr. Carmen Centuolo, would houses directly behind the school state original Bond Ordinance No. 02-08 totaled twice,” Mr. Brown said. He croach too greatly upon the streams in by lectures on how to breathe, dress, appoint the person of her choice to the that the lights are shining into their was estimated at $19,000, which is related that he would like to see speed the area. rules of the road, preparing for a race, position. windows at night and are a nuisance. very close to what the actual cost is; humps installed. Another Scotch Plains Avenue resi- stretching, and proper nutrition. Board President Peter Goggi an- Mr. Goggi stated that the angle of the and you were sent a copy of ordinance Mayor McCarthy said, “We’ll have dent complained that many people park For information, please call 866- nounced that in accordance with ad- lights is going to be adjusted to try and 02-08,” she said. the police take a look at it again. Maybe their cars on the surrounding streets 841-9139, Ext. 3807, or email ministrative code, the board will be solve the problem. Ms. Ariemma noted that anyone we can get some radar out there.” during soccer games because they are [email protected]. transfering as much as 50 percent of the Board member Pat Knodel addressed could have access to the vouchers be- monies received from the dissolution the board on the Canadian geese prob- cause they are public records. Rated ★★★★★ by BauerFinancial, Inc. fund from surplus into capital reserve. lem at Deerfield School. “The geese The cost of the entire project, which The board will be using the money to arent’t the problem,” Mr. Goggi said. includes road reconstruction on Oak fund capital projects, such as “the scope “It’s what they leave behind.” Street, West Street, Cedar Street, Sec- of work at Deerfield School” Mr. Goggi Possible solutions to the problem are ond Avenue and Spruce Avenue and said. being considered with Interim Chief curb improvements to Second Avenue, Piggybank “We will not be going to the taxpayer School Administrator stating that once is approximately $215,000. There was for any help,” Mr. Goggi concluded. the weather becomes warm and the a $250,000 bond ordinance issued with Mr. Goggi stated that because of the tractors are being utilized the problem a DOT grant of $131,000. weather and the fact that the meeting should dissipate. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The 22nd District News Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES NJ’s Election System Is House of Lords — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Where Incumbents, Rich Get Elected DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Senator Nicholas Scutari, Linden 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 At the end of the movie The Candi- cost of elections in two targeted As- with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association date Robert Redford poses the ques- sembly districts, “realistic and reason- The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- tion, “what do we do now?” It’s the able.” tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 very question we may be asking in The New Jersey Citizens Clean Elec- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 terms of the candidates and officials tion Commission will administer the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 we chose as the state tries again to financing and assess the results. The vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at engage in election reform. assessment is especially important to you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 There is the obvious goal of elimi- me. Our courts have virtually permit- free time! nating the excessive influence of money ted rich candidates to spend their money All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. in our system. The current wave of as they see fit for their own election. If come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte harsh editorials and the voter cynicism we chose to limit the impact of the ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR are symptoms showing change is political parties, we need to determine Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo needed. We should make certain the the alternative. 1. Tamanoir – The three-toed anteater 2. Winnock – A window COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION change we make is an improvement. The point being that dissatisfaction That’s not an idle thought. The re- with a current system of excessive 3. Wether – A castrated ram Michelle Le Poidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly 4. Talion – Punishment that exacts a ARTS & EDUCATION OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS formers need remember the current monied interests is fairly obvious. The penalty just like the crime Ben Corbin system with pay to play and only the dissatisfaction with the system and the SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES very rich running for office were all the seemingly easy position of just saying PUCERON result of past efforts at reform. In the you’re against the current system is 1. Covered with a hairy substance or One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 name of reform we have a system in just not good enough. We must be sure wool which the average citizen can no longer that the alternative is better and work- 2. A gum resin which oozes from the really dream of running for higher of- able. Indian hemp The President’s Visit – Inside the Walls fice. We are sadly very close to a House I sought a position on the Clean 3. Second-class; something of lesser of Lords set up where only incumbents Elections Commission because I saw value This week, there is a flurry of letters as one can note. officials, fire, police, county, swat teams, secret service, 4. Plant louse They flooded in immediately upon completion of the helicopter surveillance — we know not all of it. As others and the very rich run the system. it as a practical way to develop a solu- JUGAL President George W. Bush’s visit to Westfield. Those connected with the event, we were kept informed, but The question remains if not by the tion beyond just tearing down the old 1. Snarly; tangled opposed to the President’s policies and those who were carefully and on a need-to-know basis only — fully current system, then how will elec- system. In the past, that approach has 2. Idle babble or chat involved in protest demonstrations submitted several let- understandable. tions be financed. The cost of elec- given us the current problems and no 3. The cheekbone ters. We printed most. Only on the last day were approvals for attendance tions, mostly for advertisements, con- real answer to the question where to go 4. Boisterous; noisy From what we can tell, the protesters were responsible; confirmed; this of course after complete background checks sultants, and direct mail are the cul- from here. It’s the need to answer that PUERILISM certainly within their rights. Only nine were judged to were made – requiring submissions of social security prits. I have yet to see a candidate who question which may determine that 1. Childishness enjoys the prospect of raising money. where we go is actually an improve- 2. An irritation; annoyance have crossed the line by police — and arrested for number, date of birth and other personal information. 3. Acting indiscreetly; carelessly misconduct. Tickets, about 1,500 in all, were extremely difficult to With surprisingly little fanfare, the ment. New Jersey Fair and Clean Elections * * * * * 4. Very small amount; a pinch Before and after the event, political and special interest obtain and they were allocated throughout the Seventh Pilot project has been moving forward Senator Scutari was appointed to JORUM groups e-mailed several letters in what seemed to be a Congressional District (Rep. Mike Ferguson) and within 1. Discontent since last June. Relying upon small serve as a member of the New Jersey 2. A large bowl or vessel for drinking coordinated effort. the state. Within an hour on Tuesday beforehand, Con- contributions, the goal is to keep the Citizens Clean Elections Commission. In all likelihood, several letters expressing opposite gressman Ferguson’s office was overwhelmed and could 3. Soreness in the eyes views will be received next week. no longer accept phone call requests. 4. A boat hoist used for raising and One had to be there, in the Armory with the President, When notified of clearance for tickets, everyone needed lowering smaller boats to know what went on. It was electrifying. Of course, it to pick them up personally on Thursday with photo I.D. Letters to the Editor was not possible for everyone to be there. Most definitely, required. All were screened at the door on Friday, passed attendees were thoroughly screened. through metal detectors and many were personally frisked. Letters to the Editor From inside the walls, it was captivating. We docu- The line to get in was an hour long and stretched from Protestors’ Free Expression Was More Letters Pages 5, 8 & 16 mented our immediate impression by producing a six- Rahway Avenue, around the Armory and to the back minute video and posting it on the Internet that day. You entrance. No one seemed to mind the wait or the cold. All Depleted After March to Armory can see this at www.goleader.com/video. The transcript understood the precautions. Last Friday morning a spirited group of now passing by and through the rowdy Storm Drains in Town of the event is also posted there. Westfield TV-36 and There were many men dressed in black — polite, but all several hundred liberally minded citizens crowd. Insults were hurled; a snowball Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School TV-34 will be airing business. It was not a time to mess around. As 9/11 has held a rally in Westfield’s Lord and Tay- flew through the air, and suddenly, a team Are A Potential Hazard videos of the President’s program shortly. We invite you come upon us, no President of the United States can lor employee parking lot to hear politi- of Union County SWAT members ap- I would like to advise the Westfield view these. appear in public without concern of assassination — a sad cians and civic activists speak about what peared and formed a solid line between Public Works Department that there is a We videotaped about three hours including the event, commentary for the world? President George W. Bush’s minions are the two ideological parties. potential hazard with certain types of interviews and happenings outside the walls to go with The President’s visit was not a Town Hall meeting as the trying to accomplish in their bid to bank- A young woman was dragged from the storm drains. On February 25, my grand- rupt America and disrupt our Social Se- surging crowd, slammed up against a son and I had the experience of slipping hundreds of photographs. These will be compiled to press may have led those to believe. It was a presentation, curity. patrol car and put under arrest, followed on ice and partially sliding into the drain. DVDs and turned over to the Westfield Historical Society carefully scripted and produced. It was very entertaining, When the speeches ended the assem- quickly by another, as a young man yelled I am a medium build person and my for safeguarding. Copies will be given to our libraries for upbeat and without partisan rhetoric. All in attendance blage turned south and began a proces- “leave her alone, get your bleeping hands grandson is almost as large as I am. My public access. Other copies will be offered to the public, realized that and accepted the basis. sion toward the Westfield Armory to ex- off her,” yet another angry young man concern lies in the consequence that may and segments will be posted on our Internet site. When the President says we have a problem with Social plain to the servile Republican masses kicked at the snow, and a couple of clumps have occurred if my 3-year-old (very small If you have digital photographs or videotape regarding Security coming down the road, that it needs to be fixed, assembled inside the error of their ways, lobbed up onto a policeman. built) grandson would have stepped in the the event and want it to be part of the archives, please this newspaper takes the message seriously. We believe and if President Bush heard a stray voice A blind rage shot across the offended same spot under the same conditions. contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. Large files others that heard the President do as well. of descent, all the better. Marching or- officer’s face and he took out after the This particular drain is at Westfield High can be delivered to us by connecting to our ftp site (call for President Bush has accomplished at least one purpose derly across North and South Avenues, culprit, who appeared to be running for School. I understand that this is a popula- the throng of chanting citizens was a his life. Quickly overtaken by the pursing tion of typically medium build persons. details). – to start the public dialogue on the issue. We hope the colorful and magnetic sight, but as it officer, the young man swung around to However, people do come with small For a week beforehand, it was an incredible process, public examines his postulates and not fall into partisan covered a few more blocks a roadblock surrender and was buried in an avalanche children. seeing this being put together by the White House, local “lock step” — on either side. with strong police presence brought them of burly men in blue and black. Within I was informed that my concern defied to a halt. seconds two more were on his back, with the 15 years of experience of one public Undeterred, some marchers swung right another’s knee squarely on the squirming servant. Nevertheless, and at the risk of and moved one block over, left at the next man’s face, effectively pinning him to the being “pooh poohed” again, I think as a One Who Was Arrested Provides Perspective corner, and on toward the Armory. Here snow covered ground. service department, you can keep the As one of the several citizens arrested throughout the world, we must remember but rarely of responsibility. The Constitu- the police were jostled a little, as the A phalanx of SWAT officers immedi- community safer if you are aware of such after President Bush’s visit to Westfield, not to take our own for granted. Both tion enshrines our rights, but it is through crowd inadvertently pushed someone into ately reformed between the arrest and the issues. As I close, please get this informa- I presume to offer a perspective on the Democrat and Republican leadership have our actions that we acknowledge our re- an officer, and in spite of her friends and jostling crowd. These rapidly developing tion clear, I am not saying that the storm day’s happenings. fostered an ‘us versus them’ mentality, sponsibilities. supporters boisterous objections, they actions took the stand-off to a dangerous drain is defective. I am simply saying that First, I can state that other than the creating an environment in which to prove Specifically, the police need to make a arrested and quickly drove the perpetra- new level, and everybody knew it. We all under certain conditions of weather and rationale that led to my arrest and the a point one must destroy his opponent. best faith effort to provide protestors as tor off in a police van. took a deep breath and thought “oh my lighting, that rather large objects can slide particular officer who initiated it, the con- This atmosphere is not new (check the much access as possible to redress their With that approach to the Armory and god, what next” but police numbers sud- into some existing openings. duct of the county sheriff and the Westfield library archives for newspaper coverage grievances in front of elected officials. it’s sought after inhabitants firmly denly multiplied many fold and each reso- police throughout my period of custody of the Jefferson versus Adams election) The protesters too need to recognize that blocked, the protestors pivoted and lutely escorted a marcher up the street and Peggy Lore was professional and courteous. Cuffs but has been fined tuned by our current the right to protest against the govern- marched left and right. The well-pre- away from the Armory. Westfield were adjusted for tightness; frisking, pro- political players It is not trite or hypocriti- ment does not preclude civility toward pared security forces stopped the dozens “Just keep moving” they said, firmly cessing and questioning were all done cal to talk about our varying roles as fellow citizens who disagree, such as who went left. Another 30 or 40, who had guiding elbows in the desired direction; with respect. citizens. We constantly must consider those attending the event at the armory. again moved around in a successful right “you can say anything you want, sir, but President Had Hold On The officers displayed an “innocent our acts in terms of their personal and These citizens, too have the right to flanking effort, made it to the fence sur- just keep moving.” There were no op- until proven guilty” attitude that is both civic implications. meet and support the President’s policies. rounding the Armory. tions. Audience During Social lawful and appropriate. However, it is It is perfectly consistent to peaceably The police have a crucial responsibility. Here the teamwork of Westfield, sev- Our rights of free assembly and free- still clear that our police officers need to wave message of protest as the President They need to ensure the public’s right to eral surrounding communities police, dom of expression were depleted, and Security Discussion receive training in the nature and respon- passes while the same time sharing in my meaningful protest, showing respect for Union County Sheriff, officers, SWAT within minutes it was all over. The unruly My wife Gaile and I were both im- sibilities of crowd control. child’s excitement over seeing President process despite any possible antipathy to officers, and what looked like federal were moved off, the President’s apostles pressed with the format for President It is grossly unfair to expect officers Bush’s hand wave from his limousine as a particular cause. To expect them to agents in neatly pressed suits and well were protected from anything unscripted, Bush’s event at the Westfield Armory trained in crime prevention and response it sped past Edison School. Just as my accomplish this without training or proper polished shoes, pinned the boisterous and everybody enjoyed a good laugh at last week. His presentation and his hold to also be able on “instinct” to properly youngest daughter was thrilled to have leadership is unfair to the officers, dan- rabble in place. However, the people were the foolish rabble, except for those under on the audience were all considerably protect/control lawful citizens exercising President Bush’s picture and signature gerous to the citizenry and hazardous to now within easy shouting range of their the jack boot of Union County’s finest improved over the earlier years in his their right to peaceably assemble. As it come in the mail after she sent him a letter democracy. quarry, and when President Bush’s long and, I suspect, the police officers them- Presidency. The event was very well may not be practical to train suburban upon his first inauguration. Jonathan Spitz motorcade began its parade out of the selves. managed considering the short time or- officers for a once in a generation event, Even as one who voted for Mondale, I Westfield grounds the decibel level tripled, as years They earned their pay, and although ganizers had to put it together. perhaps it makes sense to have this type of admit that when I by chance saw Ronald of repressed indignation and outrage today was no Chicago 1968, just maybe The event reminded me much of the enforcement under the control of the Reagan’s motorcade travel down Second surged from the mouths of 50 marchers in the world was watching. This is what mid-70s when Westfield really had a county or state. Avenue in New York, I had goose-bumps President’s Visit Gave a desperate cry to be heard. democracy looks like. football team, and we three times went In witnessing numerous officers at seeing his familiar face in the window. Town National Headlines Security concern was clearly manifest, Ralph Jones to Meadowlands for state playoffs — throughout the day’s events, I can state We are complex beings and should not let as “town hall meeting” attendees were Hackensack you got there and everybody you knew, confidently that most know well their ourselves be narrowly defined by one What an honor to have President Bush even those you have not seen for 5, 10, dual responsibility to protect the town issue or party. and Congressman Ferguson visit our town 15 years, were there to greet, chat, and and its laws along with the public’s right This current Social Security debate and to have the dateline “Westfield, New Protestors Dissipated After Realizing just assure that they were still with us. to protest. It is a difficult predicament for hopefully can serve to illustrate the point Jersey” appear in the major newspapers Here of course virtually all I assume them, especially without guidance or that folks do not necessarily consider around the country as the reporters wrote They Were Not Prepared to Fight were red Rs, but I also saw friends and proper supervision from their superiors. themselves simply Republican or Demo- about the President’s town hall meeting. colleagues from other towns as well. We as a citizenry need to carefully crat, but rather chose to consider issues The historic stop in Westfield certainly On March 4 at 9 a.m., on this, the I did a quick calculation and thought The first half of the President’s pre- examine our conduct in our democracy individually. We can say, for example: accomplished the goal of raising aware- anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s sec- that if we all surged, the police would be sentation was really fine, patriotic, trib- and to recognize that we have much work yes, I voted for President Bush but do not ness of the Social Security debate and ond inaugural address, 500 people massed powerless. “What will they do, shoot us?” utes to those to whom tributes are needed to do. This is true for the protestors, support the war, or I voted against him but most likely has brought the issue to the at the intersection of Clark Street and “Don’t even joke,” said a man whose as well as being historic and funny at supporters, police and the President him- support his policy on Social Security. thoughtful attention of many who might Ferris Place to hear Congressmen Robert name I do not know but whose face was the same time. Like many I have some self. We need to step back and examine We must regain our ability to give not otherwise given the subject more than Menendez and Frank Pallone speak out familiar to me. doubts and questions about the Social our own behavior as critically as we ex- ground, to concede mistakes without con- a passing thought. The process works. against President Bush’s plan to privatize Suddenly there was a commotion, and Security plans, but when the President amine each other’s. cern of showing weakness Disagreement Social Security. three cops were wrestling with a young wants my attention to present some- Julie Diddell The street protest, organized by New girl, who they quickly had in cuffs. Again As we look to champion democracy is not disloyalty. We speak often of rights Westfield thing the least I, as a citizen, can do is Jersey Citizen Action, was peopled by I found myself shouting, “Let her go! Let listen even if I do not agree. two distinct groups: Those who opposed her go!” and again the crowd joined in. the President’s plan for Social Security A supporter of President Bush emerged, Bud Boothe and those who simply opposed the Presi- saying that we protesters, who among Westfield dent. other things were chanting, “Get out of At 9:45 a.m., the crowd began to march, Westfield” and “Go back to the ranch,” double file, toward the Armory in a line were denying the President his freedom Minors Were Brutalized that spanned the entire distance, only to of speech. This irony was too great to be be stopped two blocks away by police ignored and I shouted at him, “Why did By Police During Protest barricades and S.W.A.T. teams in full riot Bush need to come to Westfield to speak Editor’s Note: The letter writer is a gear. only with cronies? He could have stayed junior at Morristown-Beard School. I looked at the senior citizens around in Washington and done that.” * * * * * me and said to myself, “This is America? Once the crowd collectively acknowl- I had the unfortunate and disturbing This is democracy? Why does the Presi- edged that we had not properly prepared experience of witnessing acts of police dent not want to hear what these people for the fight, it began to dissipate. I stood brutality against minors right here in have to say?” for another 40 minutes or so, eventually Westfield on Friday, March 4. As a The organizers led chants with their cutting through a backyard to join a group politically involved 16 year old, I looked bullhorns, but the crowd was not satis- of about 30 on the edge of the Armory’s forward to the opportunity to exercise fied. A group broke off and began to back parking lot. The mood had changed, my first amendment rights by partici- walk, ten abreast, down First Street and and I found myself joking with cops from pating in Friday’s organized demon- then left on to Lynwood Place and then the surrounding municipalities of stration against President Bush’s plan down to Edgar Street in a maneuver de- Fanwood, Kenilworth and Scotch Plains to privatize Social Security. signed to outflank the police and get near about who was guarding the banking in- I was shocked when I observed po- the rear of the Armory. stitutions in their respective towns. lice from Westfield, surrounding towns, Scrambling, the cops rushed patrol cars Then, I walked back up Lynwood Place, and Union County antagonize, and ulti- to block the protesters at Edgar and ironically on the wrong side of the police mately brutalize and arrest, two kids. Lynwood. Never good at following the barricade that was no longer an issue, and The violence they used was abhorrent herd, I could not find the voice to chant approached from the rear the cop who, an and unacceptable to any civilized per- with the others, “Say no to privatization” hour earlier, had threatened me with ar- son. but suddenly found myself yelling “Let rest, “You really wanted to arrest me, I never thought I would experience us through!” didn’t you?” something so repulsive and disturbing The cops were agitated as they darted He smiled at me and said, “If I wanted right here in my “perfect” little town. here and there to prevent citizens from to arrest you, you’d be in cuffs right Unfortunately Abu Ghraib appears to crossing an imaginary line they had drawn now.” be alive and well in Westfield. Some- on the township street. I looked a police And I thought as I skulked home, “If I thing must be done to hold those in- officer directly in the eye and screamed, had only had any guts, that is exactly what volved accountable for their despicable “You call this Democracy?” and he looked would have happened.” actions. right back at me and shouted, “Take one Lewis Seagull Hannah Gannett Vickers more step and you will be the first to be Westfield Westfield arrested.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 10, 2005 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Social Security Is Not a 401K Plan; It Is a Social Insurance Program Editor’s Note: The following letter was I die. This would be irresponsible, reck- sent to Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7th). less and very bad for my family. In the * * * * * same manner, it would be irresponsible, When you were running for re-elec- reckless, and very bad for the American tion, I received a letter from your wife people to risk the future of Social Security telling me about your family. Now, I’d by allowing individual investments in pri- like to tell you about mine and how this vate accounts. relates to President Bush’s plan to priva- We all need to work to find the best tize Social Security. way to preserve this vital program with- In that letter, your wife told of your out risking its future. While I urge you to love and devotion to your family. Like work at obtaining an honest assessment you, my father was a loving, devoted of the current and future state of Social father whose family was the center of his Security, please do not put Social Secu- life. Our world was shattered when my rity at risk by supporting the privatization father died suddenly at age 49 leaving of this important social program. As one RACE TO THE FINISH…Cub Pack 270 from Washington Elementary School in behind my mother and eight children. My whose family has benefited from Social Westfield met March 5 for the annual Pinewood Derby. The event consisted of youngest brothers were only six and nine Security and as one who currently pays building a racecar from a block of wood, to specific size and weight, then racing years old and four of us were in college at the maximum amount of Social Security it down the track. Pictured, left to right, are: Tim Norris, best design; Devin the time. In addition to the unbearable taxes each year, I would support other Anderson, third place; Michael Masciale, first place; Alex Grom, second place; loss of my father, my mother was faced solutions to preserving Social Security and Ben Cook, most original, and, in back, Cub Master David Maran. with a tremendous financial burden. Al- (e.g., raise the income cap) to help this ROOFTOP GUARDS…Intense security was in place last Friday to guard the though my father had spent nearly his program remain solvent. Social Security President at the Westfield Armory. Even the rooftops were secured. Councilman Foerst Should Step Up entire life working for the State of New is too important to millions of families Jersey, my mother was not eligible for a such as my own and I urge you not to risk pension death benefit. its future by supporting President Bush’s WF Arts Head Invites Downtown To Plate on Codding Rd. Safety Issue My mother, my siblings and I received plan for private accounts. Editor’s Note: The following letter was caused by reckless teenage driving, the Social Security benefits after my father’s Margaret Maloney Public To View Students’ Work sent to Westfield Councilman James Foerst. parking rules on Codding Road would death. I don’t know what we would have Westfield * * * * * change overnight. We would not be told done without this money. Please stop for During your next trip to downtown reasons: work ethic, commitment to the I write to express my deep disappoint- to go talk to the school board — which, by a moment, put political partisanship aside, Perhaps the President Westfield, be sure to notice the student project at hand, proficiency, emotional ment in how you have responded to the the way, we’ve already done. We would and try to imagine what it would be like artwork including paintings, drawings, uplifting, and appropriate medium for concerns of the residents of Codding Road. not be told to go talk to the town council’s for your wife and children if this had Should Address Skeptics sculpture, and painted furniture. the chosen store. It is to be admired and We reached out to you last year in good Public Safety Committee, which we’ve happened to you. Please remember that President Bush visited our fair town Designed by approximately 600 stu- appreciated as a month to celebrate the faith and asked you to address a very also done. We would not be told that this Social Security is not just for retired last Friday to kick off a 60 day-60 city dents from Westfield’s nine public arts and the wonderful creations of our serious issue — the safety of our children. issue needs to be “dealt with as a whole.” people. It is there to help families survive campaign to promote his proposals to re- schools, these projects are displayed by many talented students. I know that lots of people bring their The rules would change and that would be when faced with tragedies such as ours. vamp Social Security. As we witnessed 56 downtown merchants, who offered I am honored and pleased with the concerns to you, but I can’t imagine any- the end of it. Social Security is not a 401k plan or a during the 2004 election season, the their window space for the month of work of our dedicated educators, the thing taking a higher priority for an elected So on behalf of my four-year-old daugh- pension plan. It is a social insurance pro- audience that the President addressed was March. children whose work is displayed, and official than protecting the safety of his ter Madeleine — who loves to ride her gram. It is there to protect the American a carefully screened group of supporters. For the 10th consecutive year, the many supporting community mem- constituents, especially the youngest and bike on Codding Road and play with her people from financial hardship. If President Bush is going to spend two Westfield is celebrating the nationally bers who give of their valuable time to most vulnerable of them. friends on Codding Road and take walks In the same way that I am willing to months of time and taxpayer dollars to fly acclaimed Youth Art Month. Youth Art make this event occur every year. You came to Codding Road and as- with her mom and dad on Codding Road invest money in life insurance so that my around the country on this whirlwind Month is traditionally designated to Please join in recognizing and cel- sured us that you understood our con- — I ask that you step up to the plate and family is protected, I am willing to invest tour, perhaps that time and money would showcase the diversity of artistic talent ebrating this wonderful month by stroll- cerns and would do the best you could to get this done. Every day that you fail to in Social Security. But I would never be better spent addressing those of us who of students nationally. It is not a compe- ing downtown and enjoying the many address them. Simply stated, you have take action is one more day that my child consider taking my life insurance premi- are skeptics, rather than preaching to the tition, but a time to celebrate the creative exhibits. failed us. Months and months have gone is in danger. That may somehow be ac- ums and investing them in the stock mar- converted? work of our children. Dr. Linda King by and nothing has changed except the ceptable to you, but I assure you that it is ket with the hope that the return would be The artwork in the Westfield Public Chris Sdao Supervisor, Fine Arts, extent of the problem, which is getting absolutely unacceptable to me. great enough to support my family should Schools represents children of all levels Westfield Public Schools worse by the day. Westfield of age and ability. It is chosen for various Jim, you and I both know that if a child, Tom Sanford God forbid, were to be hurt in an accident Westfield Process to Select Audience to Hear President Bush Was ‘One-Sided’ Editor’s Note: The following letter was would not pay more tax if the cap were sent to Westfield Councilman Larry raised. Goldman. A more open and honest discussion * * * * * would lead to a more informed solution to I am a resident of the 4th Ward. It was the Social Security challenges that lie 111 .)1(()/(.,31#( )' heartening to read your recent criticism of ahead of us. Many people I know are not the one-sided process used to select audi- even aware that a cap on the amount of :(67),(/' 6800,7 ence members for the President’s Friday income that can be taxed for Social Secu- appearance at the Armory. rity even exists. 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Suddenly, Social Security was going that, with a little sunlight on it, might not “bankrupt,” instead of just being in need sit so well with a lot of Americans. This of some careful attention. “Up to four week the problem, for me, hits close to percentage points” was the phrase used home. I am appalled that I have a better to describe the amount workers could chance of contracting polio than I had of choose to divert to their personal ac- getting anywhere near the Armory to ask counts, which was no doubt intended to my questions. Representative Ferguson sound “smaller” than the more accurate called Friday’s gathering a “conversa- .@AK1==CKDM:9J<-H=;A9D
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Refresh- Cranford High School football team March 19, the Women’s Book Club ments will be served. “I can talk about Children’s Spe- sponsored a bench-a-thon and raised of the First Baptist Church will meet The book club meets on the third cialized forever; it is truly an amazing approximately $6,000 for the hospi- from 10 a.m. to noon in the church Saturday of every month, except during place!” tal. Most recently, Phillips-Van Heusen lounge. the summer. For more information, please Susan Oldroyd Laffler’s enthusi- employees raised nearly $1000 by sell- The Reverend Dee Dee Turlington, call Bette Savage at (908) 575-8637 or asm for Children’s Specialized Hos- ing valentines for the children at the Senior Minister, will speak on “Facts email her at [email protected]. pital is contagious. Located on New hospital. and Fiction about Saint Pat.” Mem- On Wednesday, March 16, the Providence Road in Mountainside, Individuals with an idea for a bers of the group are reading “How Women’s Bible Study Group will with eight other facilities across New fundraising event can contact the the Irish Saved Civilization,” by Tho- meet from 10 a.m. to noon in the Jersey, Children’s Specialized Hos- Foundation. Children’s Specialized mas Cahill, as background for the church library. The group’s current pital is a source of hope and help for also has a great list of fundraising meeting. theme is “Women of the Bible.” the thousands of patients who are ideas and welcomes the opportunity Visitors are welcome to share in During each meeting, one of the treated every year for a variety of to work with new partners looking to the discussion and fellowship, even if regular members discusses and com- chronic and potentially debilitating make a difference in the life of a pares a Biblical woman and a famous diseases. child, whether it is a high school Sisterhood to Conduct 20th century woman. As director of Annual Giving for student looking to create interest in a EAGLE SCOUT…Gregory Ryan, Jr. receives his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony on February 19. The Reverend Donald Hummel of St. Bartholomew the Visitors are welcome and refresh- the Children’s Specialized Hospital college application, a retired person Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains bestowed the award. Members Passover Food Event ments will be served. For more infor- Foundation, Ms. Laffler knows very wanting to exercise dormant skills, or of Troop No. 77 of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, as well as almost 100 CRANFORD – The Sisterhood of mation, please call Betty Cochran at well how essential volunteer help is a working person willing to take on a guests, were in attendance. Gregory has been accepted to Penn State University, Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, lo- (908) 755-6351. to the hospital’s success and what an different type of challenge from their where he will pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree starting in the fall of 2005. cated at 338 Walnut Avenue in important role such assistance has daily schedule. Cranford, will hold its annual Pass- First Baptist to Begin played throughout its history. The Foundation’s professional over food presentation on Tuesday, Children’s Specialized Hospital fundraisers will meet with the indi- Classes For Adults to Be Held March 15, at 8 p.m. ALPHA This Sunday was founded in 1891 by a group of vidual or group and provide help and The program will be presented by WESTFIELD – The First Baptist concerned townspeople who recog- guidance throughout the process of Fred Nery, merchandiser of Ethnic Church of Westfield will hold the first nized that children in nearby cities planning the event. At Torah Center in Westfield Foods for Wakefern, the parent com- regular meeting of its ALPHA course spent their summers living in hot, Anyone interested in having a posi- WESTFIELD – A new series of location, please call the Torah Center. pany of ShopRite. He will bring new this Sunday, March 13, from 5 to 7:45 confining tenement buildings. As a tive impact in their local community classes for adults will be held at the A continuing, free,weekly Megillah Passover related products for distri- p.m. in the church lounge. result, the Children’s Country Home can contact the Children’s Special- Union County Torah Center, located class is held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at bution and tasting, and will answer ALPHA offers a 10-week, practi- was opened in July 1892 and hosted ized Hospital Foundation at (908) at 418 Central Avenue in Westfield. the Torah Center. Participants are in- questions related to Passover foods. cal introduction to the Christian faith. 59 children over the next three months 301-5468 or visit www.childrens- On consecutive Tuesdays, March vited to study the text, along with its Sisterhood President Lenore Klein Each weekly session begins with an through the Fresh Air Fund. specialized.org . 15 and 22, Rabbi Mitchell Bomrind commentaries, to gain a deeper un- will preside at a short business meet- informal dinner, followed by a large- Soon it became apparent that many * * * * * * * will present “Reflections Upon the derstanding of the story of Purim. ing. Parve refreshments will be served. group learning time, and ending with of the children visiting the Country The Junior League of Elizabeth- Heroes of the Megillah,” an explora- Additionally, newcomers are wel- Harriet Scheiner, Judaica Shop Chair- small-group discussion. Home suffered from a variety of infir- Plainfield is an organization of women tion of Jewish heroism from long ago come at an ongoing weekly Talmud woman, will have the shop open for Weekly topics include “Who is Jesus?”; mities and required special care all committed to promoting volunteerism, to modern times. Classes will meet at class, taking place Mondays at 8 p.m. business and displaying Passover “Why Did Jesus Die?”, and “Why and year round. In 1904, with the finan- developing the potential of women, 8 p.m. at the Torah Center. Each lec- There is no charge to attend, and no merchandise. How Should I Read the Bible?” cial support of the local community, and improving the community through ture is $5. background or experience is required. For more information, please call The First Baptist Church is located at Children’s Specialized opened its the effective action and leadership of On Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 All are invited. the temple at (908) 276-9231. Busi- 170 Elm Street. For more information, doors permanently, focusing on chil- trained volunteers. For information p.m., Fruma Wilschansky will lead a For more information on any of ness hours are Monday through Thurs- interested persons may call the church dren suffering from an array of ill- or to join, visit www.jlepnj.org or call seminar for women on “Purim: What’s these programs, please call the Torah day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday from office at (908) 233-2278 or email nesses. (908) 709-1177. Behind the Masks?” Students will Center at (908) 789-5252. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. [email protected]. Medical care has certainly advanced delve into the Kabbalistic twists and since Children’s Specialized first YM-YWHA Reveals turns in the Purim story; discover African Violet Group opened, but one thing that has not Haman’s plot; celebrate the heroic Programs For Youngsters changed is Children’s Specialized’s Spring Registration acts of Esther, and uncover God’s Slates Show and Sale reliance on the local community. The COUNTY – The YM-YWHA of guidance through it all. This class hospital has always served patients Union has opened registration for its will be held in a private home; for the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union To Resume at Library regardless of their ability to pay and spring classes. The eight-week ses- County Chapter of the African Violet that has been the policy of the hospital sion will begin on Sunday, April 3. Holy Trinity Seniors Society will hold its 51st Annual WESTFIELD – As of Tuesday, are invited to attend the library’s Af- since its founding. Due to several holidays, there will be Flower Show and Sale on Friday, March 15, the Westfield Memorial ter School Activities Program (ASAP) While Children’s Specialized of- no classes on April 24, May 1 and To See Irish Dancing March 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Satur- Library will resume its storytime pro- on Thursday, March 17, from 3:45 to fers a variety of volunteer opportuni- May 29. WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity day, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. grams for children. Youngsters must 4:45 p.m. They will celebrate St. ties within the hospital, there is cur- The Lifeguard Certification Class Senior Social Club will hold its regu- The event will take place at the have a valid Westfield Library card to Patrick’s Day by listening to a story, rently an immediate need for indi- will begin on Tuesday, March 15, lar monthly meeting on Monday, Parish Hall of the All Saints’ Episco- participate. watching a film, and creating a spe- viduals to spearhead fundraising with a pre-test at 7:30 p.m. For those March 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Holy pal Church, 559 Park Avenue in All of these programs are conducted cial craft. Light snacks will be pro- events so that Children’s can con- who pass, the class will take place on Trinity Interparochial School on First Scotch Plains. on a drop-in basis, but space is lim- vided. tinue to serve its patients regardless Tuesday nights and Sundays. Street in Westfield. Exhibits will be judged and plants ited, so participants are encouraged “Super Science for Kids” will of their financial status or insurance All levels of swim courses will be Children of the school who have from a commercial grower will be to arrive early and sign in at the present two workshops for those in credentials. held on Sunday mornings, beginning learned authentic Irish dancing will available for purchase. Questions will Children’s Desk. kindergarten and up on Saturday, To this end, the Foundation has at 9:30 a.m. for children ages six to 24 perform in costume. The meeting will be answered at the Education Booth. “Time for Tales: 3½ to 5 Years Old” March 19. The first will be from 9:30 launched “For Children’s,” an excit- months. follow and refreshments will be Anyone interested in African Violets is held on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2 to 11 a.m., while the second will take ing new way for groups in our com- Additionally, an Art Workshop and served. is invited to attend. Admission is free. p.m. and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. munity to get involved. According to Karate classes will be offered Sunday a.m. Children go into the story room Participants will learn about arche- Ms. Laffler, “For Children’s” offers mornings. Yoga will be featured Mon- without an adult to listen to stories ology and paleontology as they dig for wonderful ways for people of all ages day and Thursday evenings, while Ms. Sobel to Discuss Politics and watch a video of a picture book. dinosaurs and unearth interesting facts and abilities to use their talents to Kickboxing will be held Tuesdays Adults are not permitted to accom- about rocks, minerals and crystal. benefit the Children’s Specialized and Thursdays. pany the child, but are asked to stay in Space is limited, so individuals are Hospital Foundation. The Y is located at 501 Green Lane In Israel at Hadassah Event the library during the program in case urged to register as soon as possible of “emergencies.” To enable as many at the Children’s Desk on the first In 2004, Children’s Specialized in Union. For more information, WESTFIELD – On Monday, March ern New Jersey Region of Hadassah, benefited from the generosity of many please call the Y at (908) 289-8112. children as possible to participate, floor. Youngsters must have a 21, the Westfield Chapter of Hadassah as well as Editor-in-Chief of the Jew- the library asks that youngsters at- Westfield Memorial Library card to will hold a meeting at Temple Emanu- ish Community News of Bergen and tend this program only once per week. attend. The library is located at 550 El, located at 756 East Broad Street in Passaic Counties, a Jewish Federa- Children in kindergarten and up East Broad Street and parking is free. Spadaro Family Benefit Slated Westfield. tion newspaper. The featured speaker will be critic, Members of Hadassah and the com- journalist and lecturer Edith Sobel, munity are invited to attend. Bagels For March 18 in Scotch Plains who will discuss “Unwinding the and coffee will be served at noon, and SCOTCH PLAINS – Friends of and Gabriella, 5. Active in their local Pretzel of Israel’s Politics.” She has the program will follow at 12:30 p.m. the family of the late Salvatore “Sam” community, schools, church, sports made 53 trips to Israel. For further information, please call Spadaro will hold their first annual programs, Boy Scouts and Brownies, For many years, Ms. Sobel was Hadassah President Jeanne Goldstein “get-together fundraiser” on Friday, the family now faces unexpected, Education Chairwoman of the North- at (908) 232-3308. March 18, at the Italian-American long-term financial difficulties. Hall in Scotch Plains, from 7 to 11 The benefit will include dinner, p.m. dessert, BYOB, a disk jockey and A longtime resident of Scotch dancing, raffles/silent auctions and Plains and formerly of Westfield, Mr. 50/50s. Tickets for the event are $40 Spadaro died suddenly of a massive each or $400 for a table of 10. To heart attack at age 45 on September 2, purchase tickets, please call Karen 2004. An employee of the Scotch Stone, (908) 889-8159, or Lynn Kelly, Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, (908) 654-6651. he worked as head custodian at Terrill Anyone who cannot attend but Middle School. would like to make a monetary dona- The fundraiser will benefit Mr. tion or donate merchandise that can Spadaro’s wife, Cindy, and their three be used for the raffles is asked to children, Salvatore, 11, Antonio, 9, contact a committee member.

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Wright, 47, Was Local Artist; John McGroarty, 55, Was State Manager Former Bond Broker at Merrill Lynch – Obituaries – For Healthcare Support Services Network David John Wright, 47, of Westfield Born in Johannesburg, South Af- John Vincent McGroarty, 55, died for St. Francis-at-the-Point Tradi- died suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, rica, he grew up in South Africa. He Joseph Ruffini, 92, Owned Towne Lunch; on Friday, March 4, in Foley, Ala. tional Episcopal Church in Point at his residence. had lived in Chicago, Ill. before relo- Born in Westfield, the son of Jo- Clear, Ala. cating to Westfield in December of Belonged to Brotherhood of Magicians seph A. and Margaret K. McGroarty, Surviving are his parents, of Kathleen O’Mara, 83 1992. he lived in Alabama since 1976. Westfield, and two brothers, Mark D. Kathleen O’Mara, 83, of Westfield Mr. Wright most recently was a Joseph Ruffini, 92, of Westfield Ruffini, Jr. of Hickory, N.C.; a daugh- A 1967 graduate of Westfield Senior McGroarty of Oklahoma City, Okla. died on Sunday, March 6, at self-employed artist in Westfield. died on Friday, March 4, at Rahway ter, Pauline Roth of Westfield; five High School, Mr. McGroarty earned a and J. Stanton McGroarty of Rock- Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Earlier, he had been a Bond Broker Hospital. grandchildren and five great-grand- Bachelor of Arts degree from Baldwin ford, Ill. ter in Plainfield. for Merrill Lynch in New York City. Born in Rahway, he was a lifelong children. Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. A memorial service was held on Born in New York City, she lived in Before that, he worked for Investec resident of Westfield. The funeral was held on Monday, He relocated to Alabama as a home Monday, March 7, at St. Paul’s Epis- Westfield since 1934. Ernst in International Sales and Trad- Mr. Ruffini had been the owner of March 7, at the Memorial Funeral buildings store supplies manager for copal Church, with the Reverend Miss O’Mara retired in 1986 after ing, also in New York City. Towne Lunch in Westfield before re- Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Moore-Handley Homecrafters Co. Andrew Hamersley officiating. In- 48 years as an administrative assis- He graduated in 1988 from the tiring in 1975. A Funeral Mass followed at the Holy Later, he was the Alabama State terment will take place in The Garth tant for the United Screw and Bolt University of South Africa and was a He was a member of the Interna- Trinity Church. Interment took place Manager for a healthcare support ser- at St. Paul’s Church. Co. in New York City. member of The Presbyterian Church tional Brotherhood of Magicians and at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. vices network. Memorial contributions may be She was a member of the Prayer in Westfield. the Senior Citizens at the Holy Trinity Memorial donations may be made Mr. McGroarty was a lifelong mem- made to the American Diabetes Asso- Group and the Rosary Society at the Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. ber of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in ciation, P.O. Box 2680, North Can- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Deborah F. Wright; a son, Christo- Surviving are his wife, Rose Box 356, Westfield 07091. Westfield and was Senior Warden ton, Ohio 44720. in Westfield. pher David Wright, and a daughter, Napolitano Ruffini; a son, Joseph March 10, 2005 and Building Committee Chairman March 10, 2005 She was predeceased by a sister, Isabelle Eastman Wright, both of Mary A. O’Mara, in 1995, and by two Westfield; a sister, Patricia Egan of brothers, Donald J. O’Mara, in 1981, South Africa; a brother, Peter Wright and Arthur A. O’Mara, in 2001. of South Africa, and his mother, Joan Board of Education Candidates’ Forum Surviving is a brother, William Wright of South Africa. O’Mara. A memorial service took place on A Funeral Mass was offered yes- Monday, March 7, in the Chapel of terday, Wednesday, March 9, at the The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. BOE Candidate Ormsby Cary Gary McCready Launches Holy Trinity Church. Interment was Arrangements were by the Gray at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street The Dooley Colonial Home, 556 in Westfield. Stresses the Need to Maintain Campaign for BOE Seat Westfield Avenue in Westfield, was Memorial contributions may be WESTFIELD – Gary McCready against other similar districts in ar- in charge of the arrangements. made to the American Heart Associa- formally announced his candidacy Memorial donations may be made tion, 208 West End Avenue, Rigorous School Curriculum eas such as AP course passing rates for the Westfield Board of Educa- and admission to selective colleges,” to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Bridgewater 08807 or to UNICEF at Last week, the governors of 13 exactly the same way or benefit from tion this past week. Box 356, Westfield 07091. www.unicef.org. he said. March 10, 2005 March 10, 2005 states, including New Jersey, an- taking the same coursework. Each Mr. McCready works in Jersey “I feel the board needs to increase nounced that they were forming a child is unique. City for an international bank as a public involvement in the budget pro- coalition to improve high schools by The curriculum has to include skill- technology manager, and has previ- cess, including long range planning Theodore Wasilition, 55, Sears Employee; adopting higher standards, more rig- building coursework that prepares ously worked for Cantor Fitzgerald/ and funding issues,” he noted. orous courses and tougher examina- students for everyday life. It must eSpeed, the American Stock Ex- “Finally, I would bring to the board Past Commander of American Legion tions. Although New Jersey is part of have alternative educational programs change and TIAA-CREF. He holds my experience as a manager of tech- Theodore J. Wasilition, 55, of Surviving are a brother, Timothy P. the coalition, Westfield parents know for students who need more support. a Bachelor of Arts degree in Com- nology, which is the budget’s largest Scotch Plains died on Sunday, March Wasilition of South Riding, Va., and a that we already have high standards It must continue to offer English-as- puter Science from Columbia Col- area of discretionary spending. The 6, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical sister, Kathleen Lalime of Norwalk, and a rigorous curriculum. a-Second Language programs, spe- lege. district’s technology resources can- Center in Plainfield. Conn. That’s why we live here! cial resource centers, unique self-con- The candidate and his family have not only be used in the classroom, Born in Summit, he was a lifelong The funeral will be at 9 a.m. today, In 2004, the Westfield high school tained programs and out-of-district lived in Westfield for 10 years in but also to improve the district’s resident of Scotch Plains. Thursday, March 10, at the Memorial graduation rate was 98.5 percent. And placements for those students who both the Wilson and Franklin El- website, and to allow both teachers Mr. Wasilition was employed at Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in last year, 94.3 percent of our gradu- cannot be accommodated in our sys- ementary School districts. His son, and community members to share Sears in Watchung in a variety of Fanwood. A Funeral Mass will be ates continued their education. While tem. Ben, attends Roosevelt Intermedi- their expertise with the schools. I’ll positions for the past 37 years. offered at 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew we have much to be proud of in The Board of Education oversees ate School, while Madeline and be focusing on those areas in more A United States Air Force veteran, the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Westfield, I also know that we cannot the review and updating of the cur- Charlie attend Wilson, where his detail in future issues of The Leader, he served in Guam and Okinawa from in Scotch Plains. Interment will fol- afford to simply rest on our accom- riculum. Every five years each cur- wife, Jane, has been involved in and on my website,” Mr. McCready 1970 to 1974. He was a longtime low at Resurrection Cemetery in plishments. The world is changing riculum is scrutinized by a team of many in-classroom activities. said. member and past Commander of Piscataway. quickly and dramatically. teachers led by the subject supervisor Mr. McCready’s platform will fo- “I would like to take a first step of American Legion Post No. 209 in In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- If our schools are to meet the chal- to ensure that we are offering the cus on a few key areas that he feels using technology to encourage com- Scotch Plains. tions may be made to Disabled Ameri- lenges of preparing today’s young most challenging courses in that sub- are critical to maintaining both the munity participation with the School Mr. Wasilition was a member of the can Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cin- people for tomorrow’s world, we need ject area. Last year, 42 curricula were high educational standards of Board by asking Westfield residents to Warren County Rod and Gun Club. cinnati, Ohio 45250-0301, or visit to constantly reevaluate the curricu- revised in grades K-12 and eight new Westfield’s schools and insuring that visit my Website, www.McCready.com, He was predeceased by his parents, dav.org. lum. In doing so, we must be commit- courses were approved. the community’s tax dollars are well where I have more information about Theodore and Helen Wasilition. March 10, 2005 ted to maintaining fundamental edu- Ten years ago, my family moved to spent. my platform and a link to a survey. The cational standards while being atten- Westfield because of the school sys- “Westfield’s excellent educa- survey’s goal is to collect information tive to what is needed to give our tem. Today, I am running for the Board tional programs must not only be and ideas that I would consider if elected. children cutting-edge competencies of Education because I want to con- maintained, but continually ana- If respondents leave their contact de- Our President Is Full of Ideas, But that will help them get into the very tinue to maintain a rigorous academic lyzed and improved at all levels, tails on the survey, I may reach out to best colleges and universities. curriculum that prepares all of our especially when they need to inte- them later when I solicit the Not Good Ones, Says One Protester At the same time, when we evalu- youth to reach their highest potential grate new research sources such as community’s opinions on issues before ate the curriculum, we must recog- and become fully productive, ethical the Internet and computer presenta- There were 1,500 people invited to what stocks to buy is not my idea of true the board,” he said. President Bush’s “town meeting” to hear capitalism. It might help out Wall Street, nize that not all students learn in and responsible citizens. tion technologies. The current five- Survey results, which will be re- his ideas on privatizing our Social Secu- but could breed more corruption on a year curriculum review process may ported anonymously, will be re- rity System. Isn’t it ironic that this week grand scale. not be often enough. Westfield also leased prior to the Tuesday, April it was reported that the total number of I gladly joined the hundreds of protest- More Letters to the Editor needs to track its achievements 19 election. United States soldiers killed so far in the ers during Friday’s visit by President Bush CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Iraq War is also 1,500? I wonder if any of and his entourage, including sharp shoot- the 1,500 well-connected or well-heeled ers on the roof of the Armory. I was proud Dorry Discusses Key Issues invitees thought of that as they filed in to to join forces with New Jersey Citizen President Bush Offering Deaf Ear hear their President present another of his Action, ACORN, an Atheists group, the grand plans for our country to implement. AFL-CIO, a Rainbow group, mothers, His judgment has been wrong before. fathers, senior citizens, and even teenag- To Town With Hand-Picked Audience In Run For Westfield BOE Engaging in an ill conceived, ill planned ers, as we let our voices be heard. Editor’s Note: The letter writer is a American citizens - like choice or in- WESTFIELD — Steven Dorry, a around the state, has seen on aver- war to capture Saddam and locate weap- Unfortunately, the police and SWAT 2002 graduate of Westfield High School. creased wealth. candidate for the Westfield Board age 45 percent construction over- ons of mass destruction (which were not team kept us far away from Westfield’s * * * * * According to the President, the choice of Education, this week addressed there) has only exacerbated the problem “town meeting,” so the President could I am dismayed by your blithe state- will be limited to “conservative mix of runs and is projected to run out of of terrorism in the Middle East, with over not hear us; not that he would listen. You ments that “and everyone seems to agree bonds and stock funds.” some of his thoughts on issues im- funds before the end of this year. 18,000 Iraqi civilians killed. see, I lived in Texas for 18 years and I that (Social Security) needs to be fixed” 4. Editorial writer Michael Kinsley has pacting the local school district. “All of this translates into less The United States will be years paying learned an expression there: “You can and that Westfield citizens should “re- pointed out that, mathematically, the “Rising costs and decreasing state money for our school district and for the messy foreign policies the Bush always tell a Texan, but you can’t tell him flect on the President’s message and to President’s plan can result in no new aid resulted in continued over de- greater reliance on our local prop- administration has created. He was wrong much.” Unfortunately, this is how our show him a warm reception.” wealth. pendence on the local property tax erty taxes,” Mr. Dorry said. “There to start this war, so why would he be right President is, full of ideas, but not good Any reflection on the President’s mes- 5. The President’s plan will require levy,” Mr. Dorry explained. must be accountability and tighter now about correcting our ailing Social ones. sage and, indeed four years of miserable large “transition costs,” aggravating the In addition, he said, the Budget control of state spending in order to Security system? Granted, Social Secu- performance, give Westfield citizens good unified budget debt that his plan is sup- Rachel Manning Cap Law (S-1701) “was hastily en- achieve true property tax reform rity needs mending, but not his way. Hav- reason to throw President Bush out on his posedly meant to curtail. acted” in Trenton. ing the government give “guidelines” on Westfield ear. Especially since the President is pre- 6. The only reason left to eliminate one and not jeopardize the excellence pared to offer a deaf ear to the majority of of the most popular and successful gov- “The legislation presents an im- that our district has achieved.” Westfield citizens with his handpicked ernment programs in human history must pediment to long-term planning and Mr. Dorry pledged to work with audience. therefore be ideological. And while Presi- cash flow issues for the Westfield local legislators to reform the state It seems he prefers an echo chamber. dent Bush may prefer to eliminate the district and districts around the funding allocation to provide for


   I can’t blame him for avoiding government to keep faith with Ayn Rand state,” Mr. Dorry said. more sales and income tax dollars Westfield’s proud citizens too much. If I and Ronald Reagan, I prefer to live in a He said that since 2001, state aid to be returned to the district and were determined to pass a completely world that rewards success and bases its to Westfield has declined from 7.59 alleviate the burden on the local 

   unreasonable Social Security privatization decisions on logic and results. percent to 6.26 percent, with a bud- property taxpayers. plan, I would want to avoid confronting Social Security is a success and will get that has increased from the truth. The stark reality of the continue to be so as long as any future He also proposes that the district
   President’s proposal is evident and can be changes are made by honest brokers with $58,340,352 to a projected invest in developing special needs summed up in six points: the best interest of America in mind. $72,817,481 for this current school programs within the district, noting   1. Social Security is not in need of a As a college student, I am glad Social year. that the district currently sends 52 large overhaul at present. This is true in Security will be there for me in retire- “This leaves the local property special needs students out-of-dis- absolute terms and relative to the much ment. The most dangerous threat to the tax levy as the only source of addi- trict at a cost of over $3,000,000, or
     more rapidly growing Medicare and Med- existence of Social Security right now is tional funding. Certain expenditures approximately $60,000 per student.

         icaid programs. the President and his Congressional lack- such as salaries and insurance con- He supports the continued expan- 2. As OMB Director Joshua Bolton eys like Rep. Mike Ferguson. tinue to rise every year,” he re- sion of the curriculum, particularly told the Senate Banking Committee on It would be a shame if we let the honor marked.        February 9, Social Security privatization of the office of the Presidency overwhelm college preparation at the high is not an overhaul that addresses the so- the logical and moral obligations to en- “Enrollment in our schools is pro- school level, and access to technol-

called “solvency question.” courage policy that is good for our coun- jected to rise by an additional 330 ogy, the arts and athletics. Which is to say the President’s tired try. students over the next three years. Mr. Dorry said the district must    solution doesn’t address his lies about Aging facilities, some in excess of continue to provide a learning envi-


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Cranford 218 North Avenue 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Manager NJ License # 3703 BALLOONING…Ann Ormsby Cary, candidate for the Westfield Board of Education, spends time at the Rotary’s Pancake Breakfast blowing up balloons with high school students. Pictured, left to right, are: Front row, William Cary, Stacey Perlman and Charles Cary, and back row, Steve Pazdro, Sarah Gerber, Monica Sull, Ann Ormsby Cary, Becky Cass and Justin Chou. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 10, 2005 Page 9 Terrill Middle School Principal Jeanette Baubles Concepts & Thought Tells Second Marking Period Honor Roll Students SCOTCH PLAINS – Jeanette Lane Darwin Zachary Rauch Kathryn Dinizo Marissa Sacca Sahrula Kubie Jennifer Yang SP-F Community School Baubles, Principal of Terrill Middle Michaela Decker Sean Reilly Alan Dlugosz Alanna Salituro REGULAR HONOR ROLL School in Scotch Plains, has an- Stefanie Devizio Sean Reilly Luke Durett Kunal Saxena GRADE 8 – 70 PUPILS nounced the names of sixth, seventh Rebecca DiGiacomo Andrew Ricciardi Geri Flood Devon Sepe Camilla Bach Joshua Lieberman Coordinator Steps Down and eighth graders placed on the High Madeline Dillon Michael Rizzo Kathryn Foley Eliann Shadmi Kyle Bascom Genevieve Lubas Nicolas DiProspero Amanda Rodriguez Christopher Fortunato Mackenzie Sizemore By CHRISTIE STORMS Coordinator of Public Relations for Honor Roll and Regular Honor Roll Brian Bonacum Daniel Lubranski for the second marking period of the Juliane Durett Michelle Rogoff Toniann Gattozzi Benjamin Smith Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nine years, done grant work for the Nickolas Bonadies Stephen Manzi SCOTCH PLAINS — After 28 district, overseen the Character Edu- 2004-2005 school year. Osazenonoriu Ebose Melanie Rome Matthew Goor Gregory Stein Emily Carow Kevin Maroney Claudia Falconieri Julia Root Alexander Graham Sarah Strong years of service in the Scotch cation Initiative with Dr. Margaret HIGH HONOR ROLL Katherine Celardo Magan Mauro Plains-Fanwood school district, Hayes, Assistant Superintendent of GRADE 6 – 62 PUPILS Jalynn Farmer Warren Rose Stephanie Groben Tracy Toffolo Kelly Cianciotta Christopher McManus Cynthia Mendelson, Coordinator Instruction, served five years as Ellesse Bartosik Jason Mazursky Frederick Feller Lawrence Rothweiler, 3rd Michael Harrision Nicole Vacca Patrick Clancy, 3rd Wesley Morrison Brian Fischer Charles Sciara Sarah Hoffman David Van Wert of Continuing Education and Spe- Chairperson of the JVC Mini Grants Shannon Bell Shannon McGovern Adam Clark Kathryn Moynihan Caitlin Foley Nicholas Sebolao Michelle Jenkelowitz Brian Walsh cial Funded Projects, has an- Committee, and taught grant devel- Shreena Bhojani Samuel More Kathryn Cockrell Takia Neal nounced her retirement, effective opment workshops for profession- Anastasia Bogdanovski Ryann Morrison John Foti Jason Shaub Alexandra Joy Emily Weinstock Katherine Cornacchia Brian Northrup Hayley Geller Evan Shlissel Brian Kahn Kevin Welch Thursday, June 30. als in the district. Timothy Bonacum Emily Nagourney Lauren D’Aloisio Elyse Nussenfeld Justin Gonzales Emily Skaar Andrea Lahoud Eric Wise Mrs. Mendelson will remain at After wearing so many hats, Mrs. Kirsten Carbone Andrew Naugle Anthony D’Annunzio Alexandria Pisauro the helm during the spring 2005 Mendelson’s departure poses a chal- Michael Chaia Jonah Offitzer Yale Gordon Nicole Sultatos Evan Levine Albert Wu Sarah Daniele Mary Poillon Jesse Haack Peter Surace Alyson Linsenberg Kelsey Zaller semester and stay long enough to lenge to Superintendent of the Schools Emily Christiansen Elise Pak Michelle De Santis Christian Prince Zachary Harper Aashraya Suresh Cassandra Zito plan this year’s Creative Summer Dr. Carol Choye and the school board Zachary Cohen Michael Pesin Jennifer DiGiuseppe Maxim Rabinovich Workshop Program as they work to find a Brittany D’Annunzio Nicholas Petrow Megan Huxford James Sweeney HIGH HONOR ROLL Christina Dokopoulos Ryan Rappa Victoria Ingato Charles Timko for its 21st season. suitable replacement Jessica DiGiacomo Niveda Ponmudi GRADE 8 – 36 PUPILS Morgan Dorsch Katilin Rau William Kempner Zachary Tussel “That’s really the with every intention Patrick Dougher Carrie Port Jennie Altman Allison Lasher Kelly Dyckman Davina Roshansky way I want it,” she of having the Com- Kyle Douglas Christina Reiman Michael Kitts Hollis Wang Anjli Bansal Jie Mei Mitchell Farce Samantha Schaffer Alexander Kostakos Ryan Wheeler told The Westfield munity School con- Gregory Favreau Eve Rosenheck Dorian Bogdanovski Kayla Molnar Diana Ferrante Lisa Schardien Stefanie Kuhn Norman Whitehouse Leader and The tinue on in her ab- Christopher Gilman Alexa Rothenberg James Burke Gabriella Napoli Emma Forman Elizabeth Schreiber Scotch Plains- sence. Amanda Ho Anthony Scalfaro Lindsay Laguna Ariele Zaksenberg Nicole Cicchetti Anne Marie Noronha Alexandra Friedman Joseph Sebolao Ryan Laguna Charles Zhou Fanwood Times. Mrs. Mendelson Emily Horowitz Jacob Schaffer Julie Deutsch Austin Pfundheller Daniel Gilman Mark Shvartsman “Full tilt until the said she announced Julia Ingram Nehal Selim HIGH HONOR ROLL Elizabeth Ferraro Tyler Pfhundheller Erica Goldberg Matthew Simon end!” her retirement in Katherine Keane Avika Shah GRADE 7 – 32 PUPILS Erin Finan Alyssa Riesenberg Susan Gonch Alexis Sorace A New England advance to give the Patrick Kelly Theodore Udelsman Matthew Alfano Scott Keogh Amanda Gianni Michael Roth Jacqueline Halpern Paul Spicer native who now re- district some time to Faiz Khan Gabrielle Vacca Marissa Berlant Rebecca Krakora Stephanie Glover Timothy Seeman Anthony Ingato Henna Tailor sides in Somerville, take the next steps. Ezra Klemow Sebastian Valdes Alex Brass David Kreps Naomi Goldstein Kristen Spirko Aysha Iqbal Mangesh Tamhankar Mrs. Mendelson The Community Rebecca Kline Jessica Van Besien Amelia Brause Lee Lenz Daniel Gore Marissa Squeri Brian Jascur Rebecca VonLangen obtained her School is celebrat- Evelyn Klotz Andrew Vaslas Bianca Chaves Morgan Maisel Eileen Jiang Martin Sweeney Jeremy Kaufman Corinne Walker Master’s Degree in ing its 50th year, Megan Koederitz Georgeann Wallden Lyndsey Douglas Delia McGee William Johnston Linda Timko Donald Keenan James Walsh School Administra- Cynthia Mendelson having expanded Alison Koransky Amanda White Rebecca Dunn Daniel Nizri Faraz Khan Ulysses Velasquez Michael Klotz, Jr. Julia Weigel tion and Supervi- from being strictly Rebecca Kreyer Lauren Williams Jessica Feldman Adam Offitzer Mark Koransky Erick Walker Evan Lake Erika White sion from Kean University in Union an adult school to one for all ages. Jillian Leahy Caresse Yan Zachary Flanzman Neha Pannuri Kapri Kreps Peter Weigel Cara Levinson Eliza Ziegler and has done some doctoral work One of Mrs. Mendelson’s fond- Katie Levitt Kelly Yingling Marc Gaglioti Lindsay Robinson at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, est accomplishments was the addi- Isabel Lopez Jessica Yorkovich Kelly Gajdzisz Roger Romero Pa. tion of the Creative Summer Work- Jeffrey Marks Zachary Ziolkowski Carly Goldner Kelsey Rossi Mrs. Mendelson began her ca- shop Program in 1985. REGULAR HONOR ROLL Samantha Goldner Carrie Salem reer in the district as a French “When you see young people so GRADE 6 – 98 PUPILS Samantha Henderson Eddie Sangern teacher in 1971, and three years delighted to arrive at their work- Michael Henkels Lauren Steinbeck Betsy Appel James Leitner later she became Department shop and get right into whatever Laura Arasin Christopher Lettera Caitlin Hoynes-O’Connnor Alexander Zaller Chairperson of Foreign Language they’re doing,” she explained. “And Julia Babis Christina Lewis REGULAR HONOR ROLL at Park Middle School in Scotch then see some of them even shed- Nathaniel Bach Eric Leyden GRADE 7 – 73 PUPILS Plains. ding a few tears when summer’s Emily Bayard Haley Lindenberg Stephen Allen Sara Mankoff She left the district for six years over, wanting to know what they Emily Becker Raymond Lowrey Mohammed Alzoobaee Daniel Mathan to teach in her hometown, where can take next summer … that’s very, Tori Berman Kevin Luce Dina Barny Kyle Mattson she accepted her first community very gratifying.” Chana Biner Taylor Marshall Jordan Bayroff John Maxwell school position as Director of the Along with the joy, Mrs. Kyle Birnbaum David McNally Lauren Belfer Louis Mazzella, Jr. Community School of Leisure Mendelson also experienced great Jeffrey Brody John McNally Steven Bello William McColly Learning. sadness during her career when her Joshua Brooks Alexandra Molinaro Steven Berkowitz Sruthi Narayanan “It was part-time and quite un- first boss from the Somerville Adult Nicole Buzzanca Katherine Monfredi Danielle Bernstein Timothy Nering planned, but I really enjoyed it,” Education Council was killed in a Cassie Caminiti Jessica Moore Jeremy Busch Katarina Nier Mrs. Mendelson added. car accident. Moussa Channaoui Michael Napolitano Graceann Caramico Matthew O’Donnell While she continued on as direc- However, she turned tragedy into Jesse Charschan Tyler Nguyen Lauren Casserly Chiemeka Onwuanaegbule tor in Somerville, she simulta- triumph when she founded the Jes- Rebecca Chavan Chijioke Ohamadike Daniel Chapman Jodie Ordanza neously returned to the Scotch samine S. Henderson Memorial Allison Chen Michael Parada Indranath Chattaopadhyay Kethan Reddy Plains-Fanwood district in a part- Adult Education Scholarship Fund Theresa Chrystal Lydia Paradiso Matthew Ciabattari Andrea Redmount SPECIAL GIFT…The Mountainside Woman’s Club donated a portrait of time position and launched a gifted in her honor. Bret Coffey Alexander Parker Kevin Coughlan Alyssa Resnick George Washington to the borough’s campus of Holy Trinity Interparochial program at the middle school. “The fund provides scholarships Emily Cohen Joelle Pisauro Devon Daly Dena Rice School. William Sanders of “Portraits of Patriots” from Mountainside is resur- During that time, she also taught to adults who wish to return to Evan Cole Alexander Prelusky Jacqueline Depew Michael Riesenberg recting what was once mandated by Congress – that every school in every state will children’s enrichment programs, education, many not having had a Alan Dang Erica Randazzo Diana Devries Jenna Romaine exhibit a portrait of our first president. Leslie Lewis and her kindergartners GED (General Equivalency Di- chance to go beyond high school accepted the gift. Pictured, left to right, with the kindergartners, are: Pat Knodel, ploma) programs, and ESL (En- education,” Mrs. Mendelson stated. Linda Esemplare, Ms. Lewis, Ellie Annis and Julie Rusbarsky. glish as a Second Language) pro- The vocationally-related fund has grams, so when the opportunity given out 41 scholarships to date. arose for a full-time Coordinator Post retirement, Mrs. Mendelson Wardlaw-Hartridge’s New of Continuing and Community hopes to pursue a part-time en- Education for Scotch Plains- deavor in areas she loves such as art Fanwood Public Schools, she felt and history or possibly higher edu- Head of School Revealed well qualified. cation. She remains grateful for her EDISON — The Board of Trustees Inman Avenue, in Edison in July. This past February marked her experience in the Scotch Plains- of the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in President of the Board of Trustees, 20th year in that position. Fanwood district. Edison has announced that Andrew Joseph Bonk, said he and the board Mrs. Mendelson’s responsibili- “It’s taught me so much about so Webster has accepted their offer to are particularly indebted to the two ties go beyond directing the Com- many different kinds of people and become Head of School, effective hard-working, thorough, and thought- munity School. She has coordinated different areas of life,” she said. Friday, July 1. ful committees that guided the search data collection and worked on prin- “And to be able to make a differ- Mr. Webster was selected after a process. cipals’ narratives for state report ence in someone’s life … that to me nationwide search and an extensive “We are grateful to all faculty and cards for all eight schools, served as is the best reward.” interview process involving faculty, administrators, the many parents and BRACELET-MAKERS…Children from the Presbyterian Nursery School and parents, students, and alumni. students, and all Wardlaw-Hartridge Kindergarten in Westfield joined their teachers in crafting bracelets to raise “I am honored to be appointed as community members who partici- money for victims of the tsunami during the annual Pizza Night. the next Head of the Wardlaw- pated in this process,” said Mr. Bonk. Hartridge School,” said Webster. “The The board plans to have a formal DECA Plans Basketball school offers a truly outstanding edu- installation for the new Head of Tsunami Relief Fundraisers cation for the 21st century world, School in the fall to welcome Mr. grounded in the liberal arts but with a Webster and his family to The Competition for Charity healthy dose of technology and inno- Wardlaw-Hartridge School. Held at Presbyterian School vation.” SCOTCH PLAINS – DECA, an Hospital and their fight against can- WESTFIELD – The Kindergarten annual Pizza Night event, a popular He continued, “Wardlaw-Hartridge Westfield School Board association of marketing students at cer. The monies will be sent directly class at the Presbyterian Nursery all-school occasion. educates students in a community Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, to the Children’s Oncology Ward. School in Westfield has been study- The bracelets were sold for $1 a that blends warmth with intellectual To Discuss Calendar, will sponsor its first-ever basketball DECA hopes to raise $400 from ing the oceans of the world. piece and $408 was raised. A corpo- challenge, and academics with arts competition on Tuesday, March 22, at generous community members. All When the tsunami struck in the In- ration matched the amount for a grand and athletics.” Enrollment Issues 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. ages and skill levels are invited to dian Ocean, the kindergarteners wanted total of $816. The money was sent to Mr. Webster holds an undergradu- WESTFIELD — The Westfield The evening will take the form of a participate in this contest, which is to do something to help the victims. the Save the Children Federation. ate degree from Brown University Board of Education will meet on Tues- “hot shot” contest in which partici- arranged by age groups. Participants The class decided to make beaded One child remarked, “I get all tingly and a master’s degree from the Uni- day, March 15, to discuss the 2005- pants will shoot from various spots in can register their own local teams. bracelets and sell them at the school’s inside when I make these bracelets!” versity of Virginia, both in history. He 2006 school calendar and to receive a the gym to win prizes. Individuals may also purchase food has served as an administrator, presentation on projected enrollment. This charity event will raise money donated by local eateries and DECA teacher, advisor, and coach through- The meeting will be held in Room for Robert Wood Johnson University parents in order to help raise funds for Guitarist-Singer to Entertain out his career in education. From 105 at 302 Elm Street at 8 p.m. The the charity. 1999 until the present he has been the public is welcomed to attend. A com- Rosarito Jahn Named Tickets will be sold through DECA Upper School Director at the Berke- plete agenda will be available on To Felician Dean’s List representatives at the school. There is Woman’s Club of Westfield ley Carroll School in Park Slope, Monday, March 14, in the Board a $5 fee to shoot hoops, $3 to eat from Brooklyn, N.Y., an independent coed Secretary’s office at 302 Elm Street SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains the buffet, or $7 for both. WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club credits include Off-Broadway produc- and at www.westfieldnj.com/boe. resident Rosarito Jahn was placed on For more information, please call of Westfield will hold its general tions and recitals in New York, En- day school. Search Committee Chairperson All public school board meetings the dean’s list for the fall 2004 semes- DECA at (908) 889-8600. meeting on Monday, March 14, at the gland, Italy, Hawaii and South Africa. are taped and can be seen on Channel ter at Felician College in Lodi. Masonic Lodge, located at 1011 Cen- Between performances, she teaches Randy Rogers stated, “The constitu- Jennifer Dalrymple Named ency was impressed with Mr. 36 on Tuesdays at 8 am, 3 and 11 p.m. tral Avenue in Westfield. voice, guitar and piano for the Monmouth and Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. John Dalrymple Earns Following a short business session, Conservatory of Music in Red Bank and Webster’s excellent educational back- To Fall 2004 Dean’s List guitarist and singer Nancy Scharff of is a Music Director at the King of Kings ground and experience, his leader- Dean’s List Recognition WESTFIELD – Jennifer Middletown will present a program at Lutheran Church in Middletown. ship and interpersonal skills, his com- Alison Petrow Named WESTFIELD – John Dalrymple, Dalrymple, the daughter of Mr. and 1:45 p.m. Ms. Scharff’s performing The public is invited to attend this mitment to students and faculty, and To Fall Dean’s List the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mrs. Kenneth Dalrymple of Westfield, program and the reception afterwards. his acknowledgment of the advan- Dalrymple of Westfield, has been named was named to the dean’s list for the Genealogist to Speak tages of a diverse school community WESTFIELD – Alison Veronica to the dean’s list for the fall 2004 semes- fall 2004 semester at The College of For further information, please call Petrow of Westfield was named to the (908) 233-0532. such as Wardlaw-Hartridge.” ter at Kean University in Union. Saint Elizabeth in Morristown. About ‘Land Records’ Mr. Webster’s wife, Aurea Dean’s Commendation List at WESTFIELD – The Genealogical Hernandez-Webster, is also an educa- Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa. Society of the West Fields will meet Single Parent Families tor who has until recently been a teacher A 2004 graduate of Westfield High Cast, Crew of WHS Drama this Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m. in and administrator in independent School, she is a member of the the Program Room of the Westfield Invited to Pizza, Swim schools. They have five children rang- college’s Community Orchestra and Memorial Library, located at 550 East WESTFIELD – On Friday, March ing from age 10 to 18 month old twins. Track & Field team. Makes Donation for Needy Broad Street. 18, the Westfield Area “Y” will offer The family will move into Hill House, She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WESTFIELD – The Westfield High to Noah’s Ark Animal Placement Genealogist Leroy May will speak an “all-you-can-eat” pizza and swim- the Head of School’s residence on Robert Petrow of Westfield. School cast and crew of the fall drama, A and Rescue, which helps with the on “Land Records.” He will discuss ming event for single parent families Junkyard Christmas Carol, donated to work of rescue, care and feeding of the connection the ancestors of today’s from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. two organizations the funds collected stray animals. Noah’s Ark is a non- Americans had to the land they owned Participants will meet in Room 107/ Superintendent Will Host after their show in early December. profit, all-volunteer foster care or- and the records that resulted. 108 of the “Y,” located at 220 Clark This show was a special adaptation ganization dedicated to the health He also will describe the motives Street, at 6:30 p.m. for pizza and to Coffee Discussion on Apr. 4 of the Charles Dickens classic featur- and welfare of animals. for people to come to North America, make some crafts. Swimming will take ing a homeless group of people living especially since the land was avail- place between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Parent day, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Park in a local junkyard. Sam Blum Named able and inexpensive. Identifying Any family bringing a family that Teacher Association (PTA) Council Middle School in Scotch Plains. The homeless in the Westfield area records that were created may pro- has never been to the “Y”’s Single will host the second of two “Coffees Superintendent of Schools Dr. were the beneficiaries of the audi- To Pingry Roster vide genealogical information that Parent Family Group may attend for with the Superintendent” on Mon- Carol Choye will lead an informal ences’ generosity, primarily the Com- WESTFIELD – Pingry School could be added to family histories. free, along with the family they are discussion about topics of interest munity Food Bank of New Jersey, a Headmaster John Neiswender an- A Basking Ridge resident, Mr. May bringing. For all others, the fee is $5 Riggs, Tabachnik Placed in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood member of America’s Second Har- nounced that junior and Westfield began researching his own family his- per family. school district. vest food bank network. resident, Sam Blum, was appointed tory after retiring from a career in com- Interested persons are asked to con- On Boston Univ. Roster Parents and members of the com- The food bank received $650 and is to the Upper School’s first semester puters and telecommunications. firm plans to attend so the right amount WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- munity are invited to attend. able to purchase nearly $11 worth of honor roll for the period beginning in The public is invited to attend the of pizza can be ordered. For more infor- dents David Riggs and Elizabeth For more information, please call food for each dollar given. This dona- September and ending in January. meeting and admission is free. Refresh- mation or to respond, please e-mail Jill Tabachnik have been named to the Margaret Ames, PTA Council at tion enabled many families to enjoy The roster recognizes students for ments will be served. For additional Brown at [email protected] or dean’s list at Boston University for (908) 322-5805 or e-mail delicious and nutritious meals. achieving a B+ average or better with information, please call (908) 276-7104. call (908) 233-2700, extension no. 233. the fall 2004 semester. [email protected]. A $100 donation was also given no individual grade lower than a B-. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 10, 2005 Page 11

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 KLIMOWICZ NETS 16, BREAKS 1,900 CAREER POINTS Lady Raiders Head to Semis, Whip Cougar Cagers, 54-41

By DAVID B. CORBIN quarterfinals of the North Jersey, She also had three steals and two Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Group 3, Section 2 tournament on blocked shots, along with several Mild frustration turned into confi- March 3. Raider center Hillary pickoffs. Point guard Jenny Burke dence when the No. 5 Scotch Plains- Klimowicz scored 12 of her 16 points scored nine points, Maura Gillooly Fanwood High School girls basket- in the second half to raise her career sank eight points and had three steals, ball team finally found an Achilles total to 1,911. Elizabeth DeCataldo netted seven heel late in the second quarter then Klimowicz pulled down 10 re- points, Allie Zazzali and Tiffany Smith proceeded to roll to a 54-41 victory bounds to up her total of 10 or more each put in five points and Lauren over host Montgomery in the rebounds in a game this season to 21. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BULLDOGGING TO THE MAT…Raider heavyweight Marc Fabiano bulldogs Rahway’s Andre Neblett to the mat during the Region 3 championship bout. Fabiano had Neblett in a cradle but got off-balance and Neblett rolled Fabiano to his back and got a quick pin. WF’S SHAFFER, SPF’S FERRANTE STOPPED IN SEMIS Mineos, Fabiano Get Second In Region 3 Wrestling Finals

By DAVID B. CORBIN into a defensive mode – similar to a became a clock watcher, try to hold Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times football’s prevent defense. Not notic- onto my lead and neutralize his of- The NJSIAA wrestling tournament ing a stalling warning, Mineo contin- fense. I failed to keep the pace up in the held this Friday, March 11, through ued his strategy. With a few seconds last minute. They hit me for stalling Sunday, March 13, at Boardwalk Hall remaining, McCray scored a and I didn’t recognize that. Frankly, I David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEAVILY GUARDED BY COUGARS…Raider center Hillary Klimowicz, No. 34, was heavily guarded in the first half by in Atlantic City (AC) offers a clean takedown to go along with a second thought that I won by one when he Cougar center Megan Fox, behind Klimowicz, but she managed to score 12 of her 16 points in the second half. slate for all wrestlers who finished in warning that resulted in a penalty took me down. I wasn’t aware that I the top-three in their respective weight point to tie the bout, 6-6, in regula- got hit with a stalling point,” said classes in their respective regions. tion. Forty-two seconds into the over- Mineo. “It’s a clean slate down at HENDRICKS SINKS 12 POINTS, MURRAY SCORES 10 That may be good news for Scotch time, McCray took Mineo to the mat Atlantic City. I have eight days left of Plains-Fanwood High School matmen and recorded a fall in 6:42. my high school career. I’ve got to work Steve and Pat Mineo and Marc “I did what many do when they are the hardest I’ve ever worked.” Fabiano who were edged in their bids in that situation, up by a decent lead. I CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Mt. Lady Lion Cagers Reject to become Region 3 champions on March 5 in Union. It could not have been more dra- See it all on the web in color . . . matic in the 135-lb final for senior Steve Mineo, last year’s Region 3 www.goleader.com Vikings, 55-38, in Semifinals champion at 130-lbs. Seeded first, Mineo marched to the finals by receiv- By FRED LECOMTE conference championship game,” said three rebounds, made three steals and ing a bye, winning by 16-1, technical Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Viking Head Coach Kathy Matthews. had one assist. Junior Courtney Har- fall over Rahway’s Oscar Zuniga in Westfield Baseball League The Union Catholic High School “Our kids played hard, they’re men- ris finished with six points, had six the quarterfinals and by demolishing girls basketball team fell victim to the tally tough but now they need to match rebounds and had five assists. Junior Mike Powers of Seton Hall Prep (SHP) SPRING TRYOUTS physical play and a tenacious defense that with better skills for next year Kim Hannam contributed strong de- via fall in 5:05 after using several Major & Pony Leagues Only by Mount Saint Dominic and dropped and I think we’re going to be okay.” fense and added two points, but was power throws to take him to the mat. a 55-38 decision in the North Jersey, Junior point guard Lesley taken to the hospital with a possible “After coming out sluggish yester- MAJORS: (5th & 6th Grades) Non-Public A semifinal at West Or- Hendricks led the 18-7 Vikings with concussion in the fourth quarter. day, I made sure that I ate right after ange on March 5. 12 points, including two 3-pointers, Aerille Belk scored four points and weigh in. I was looking for high posi- DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION “I’m pretty happy with the season grabbed six rebounds and committed had two steals. Jackie Burton had tion takedowns. If my opponent (Pow- 3/12 11:00 – 1:00 Hitting The Ballpark ALL and the way it went. We got to the three robberies. Senior Captain three points, four rebounds, one as- ers) came out for shots, I would have 3/13 10:00 – 12:00 Fielding The Baseball School A-L county final. We got to play in the Katelyn Murray sank 10 points, had sist and one steal. Eileen Dopart had my arm there to guard him and throw 3/13 12:00 – 2:00 Fielding The Baseball School M-Z three rebounds. him to his back like I did a few times,” 3/19 11:00 – 1:00 Hitting The Ballpark ALL The Vikings jumped to an 8-6 lead Mineo explained. 3/20 11:00 – 1:00 Fielding The Baseball School A-L 3/20 1:00 – 3:00 Fielding The Baseball School M-Z with 1:21 remaining in the opening The real drama and heartbreak for ______quarter, but several turnovers turned Mineo came in the championship bout PONYS: (7th, 8th & 9th Grades) into three conversions, giving the Li- with unbeaten, 30-0, Ed McCray of ons a 12-8 lead. Murray hit for four South Plainfield. Mineo appeared to DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION points. Hendricks and Belk each be breezing through the bout with a 6- 3/12 9:00 – 11:00 Hitting The Ballpark ALL added two. The Vikings seemed hesi- 2 lead at the end of two periods. After 3/13 10:00 – 12:00 Fielding The Baseball School A-L tant under the boards, especially with allowing an escape midway through 3/13 12:00 – 2:00 Fielding The Baseball School M-Z CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the third period, Mineo decided to go 3/19 9:00 – 11:00 Hitting The Ballpark ALL 3/20 11:00 – 1:00 Fielding The Baseball School A-L 3/20 1:00 – 3:00 Fielding The Baseball School M-Z

The following players DO NOT need to tryout as they will automatically be assigned to the PONY division: • All 9th graders • 8th graders players who made the Edison or Roosevelt school team • Players on a “PONY” division team in the spring 2004 season

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Watched Seabiscuit the other night is great as the sports writer covering a second behind IHA’s “A” relay – and on HBO. A pretty good horse movie. the team. (***) get the key two points for third place, Then I got out my VHS tape of Phar • Eight Men Out: Interesting time- ending IHA’s state record win streak Lap and watched it. Free-spending piece about the 1919 Chicago White at 144 meets. owner, down-and-out jockey, old-time Sox throwing the World Series. John “I went faster in my backstroke last trainer, horse nobody wanted that goes Cusack is third baseman Buck Weaver, year (1:01.06) at (Junior Olympics),” on to be a champioin … it was like Charlie Sheen plays center fielder said Rauch, still holder of the Westfield déjà vu all over again. Oscar (Happy) Felsch, Gordon Clapp Y 11-12 backstroke record. “But I’d Phar Lap has long been my favorite (NYPD Blue’s Greg Medevoy) is have to say that the swim against IHA sports movies. I have yet to watch it catcher Ray Schalk, and John definitely meant more. And the 100 without crying at the end. Like Mahoney (the TV father of Dr. Frasier (relay) split was my best. It was very Seabiscuit, it’s a true store of a great Crane) is manager Kid Gleason. (***) exciting.” Australian horse in the 1920s, which Getting back to Hoosiers, if you BUTTERMORE SEVENTH came from nowhere to become a na- don’t have ESPN Classic on your Linnea Buttermore, a junior at Gov- tional, and international, phenomenon. cable, call somebody and get it! For- ernor Livingston Regional in Berke- When Phar Lap died, of suspected get that it’s the only ESPN worth ley Heights, finished seventh last week poisoning by gamblers, the headlines watching. It’s also the only place you at the NJSIAA Girls Diving Champi- in Melbourne and Sydney were as big can see the actual film of the March onships at The College of New Jersey as the Kennedy assassination head- 20, 1954 Indiana state championship in Ewing. The Mountainside resident, lines years later. game between tiny Milan and mighty daughter of former WHS diver Glenn Sports movies can tend to be a litty Muncie Central. Gary Miller was the Buttermore, scored 267.05 for 11 soapy, or too made-for-Hollywood. emcee of the show on a recent Sunday, dives. But there are definitely some that stick which featured last-second hero REMEMBER WHEN out above the crowd for me. Here are Bobby Plump of Milan (Hickory in • March 10, 1973: Rich Gottlick David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times my favorites: the movie Hoosiers) and one of the (27-0) and Chris Campbell (26-0) put ONE OF A FINE GROUP OF FRESHMEN…Blue Devil center Stephanie Slodyczka, No. 21, was one of the five talented • Phar Lap: True story of a nag Muncie players answering questions the finishing touches on unbeaten freshmen who blended well with upperclassmen, such as junior Lauren Sinnenberg, No. 20. Slodyczka led the team in nobody wants to become the most during timeouts. wrestling seasons by capturing state rebounds with 179 and freshman Erin Miller led in scoring with 376 points. famous racehorse in the history of It was a grainy old black and white championships at Princeton. Gottlick Australia. Bring extra tissues to watch film, but it was tremendous to watch. wins 3-0 over Glassboro’s Dean this one. (*****) The skinny foul lines. The one-hand Guyton in the 148-pound final; MILLER WITH 376, SLODYZCKA AT 252 LED IN PTS. • Go Tigers: Want to see what life is push shots and two-handed jump Campbell defeats Howell’s Nils Dea- like in a town (Massillon, Ohio) that is shots. No dunks. Lot of layups. The con 4-1 at 168. 365/24/7 behind its Washington High pick and roll, boxouts, bounce passes. • March 11, 1972: Kurt Stiefken School Tigers? Male babies get little No whining. No hot dogging. It was wins the 157-pound state wrestling Lady Blue Devil Cagers See plastic footballs to play with in their like a trip back in time … which, of championship with a 9-4 win over hospital cribs! This is a documentary course, it was. Howell’s Art Beins at Princeton. of the 1999 season. (*****) TRIVIA QUESTION • March 12, 1966: WHS swimmers • Hoosiers: Does it get any better The Gottlick brothers captured capture a record, nine firsts (in 11 Future as UC Contenders than coach Norman Dale (Gene Hack- seven district wrestling champion- events) to win their sixth straight state man) having his kids measure the foul ships for WHS, Jerry winning three, championship. Dave Demarest wins line distance and height of the basket and Rich and Phil two apiece. What the 200 and 500 freestyle. By DAVID B. CORBIN Miller had a knack to weave around court time. O’Leary led the team in when the farm boys from Hickory get two pair of brothers combined for six • March 13, 1965: WHS swimmers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times or even drive through defenders to assists with 85 was the second chief to the big arena of the Indiana state district championships between them? John Ketcham, Dave Perkowski, On the horizon lies a new potential score and also banged in 31 3-point- thief with 44 steals and contributed basketball tournament? And Dennis (Hint, it was not Dave and Steve Harvey Gerber and Peter Heesch set a contender for Union County top hon- ers to lead her team with 376 points. 104 points. Driscoll totaled 19 points, Hopper is his usual fabulous as Brown, who had five; or Dan and national record in the 200-yard medley ors. It may not be next year, but the She also led the team in steals with six steals, eight assists and 11 re- “Shooter,” forever lamenting his last- Dave Morash, four; or Dave, Tom and relay with a 1:39.5 clocking. That would talent is definitely there for the 85, was second in assists with 78 and bounds. second missed shot that cost Hickory Jim Tinnesz, also four.) remain a state record for 15 years and Westfield High School girls basket- pulled down 71 rebounds. “One advantage we have with a state title years earlier. (*****) RAUCH DELIVERS a school record until 1992! ball team to achieve that status. “She has the potential of breaking Gabrielle is that she is a little taller. • The Final Game: An upclose look Lisa Rauch played a big role in • March 13, 1976: Chuck Cosenza After a dismal 0-23 season in 2004, 1,000 points in her career,” said Blue With her height, she can see better,” at Mike Pettine during his final season Mount St. Mary’s 85-85 tie with Im- beats Madison Township’s Kevin the addition of five talented freshmen Devil Head Coach Joe Marino. “She said Marino. “Also, her strength is as the legendary head coach at Central maculate Heart in the recent state Non- Smith 8-2 for the state wrestling 148- blended well with the existing upper- is a hard worker. There were times her ability to shoot from the outside. Bucks High School West in Public A Division swim champion- pound championship at Princeton. classmen led the Blue Devils to a when people would double team her I would platoon them to give them Doylestown, Pa. (****) ships at The College of New Jersey in Cosenza was the 11th state champion respectable 9-13 record. Better than and she would still get behind them.” equal time on the court.” • Friday Night Lights: The great Ewing. for coach Gary Kehler, and also WHS’s that, this youthful squad demonstrated Freshman center Stephanie The fifth freshman, Danielle book comes to life with Billy Bob The junior from Westfield came last state champion. with their moxie and team speed that Slodyczka played a fearless game, Infantino, showed amazing tenacity Thornton as the head coach of the through with a season-best 1:02.23 to • March 14, 1964: Joe Wiendl wins they were willing to scrap with the defensively and offensively, and led defensively and was second on the Odessa Permian Panthers in western finish third (by .04 of a second) and the 148-pound state wrestling cham- best. the Blue Devils with 179 rebounds team with 94 rebounds. She also had Texas, where football is a way out. break up a potential 1-2-3 by IHA in pionship with a 2-0 victory over Julio Senior Lauren Sinnenberg and jun- while being second in scoring with 68 points, 16 steals and 22 assists. (****) the 100 backstroke. Her swim helped Fuentes of Toms River at Rutgers. ior Kristina Fietkowicz helped pro- 252 points. She also had 27 steals and “The strong point is that she sees • Field of Dreams: Kevin Costner enable the Mount to trail 81-75 doing • March 14, 1970: Frank Jackson vide strong defense while contribut- hit 38-for-60 from the charity line. the court well and is fast. She is great builds a baseball field in the corn- into the final relay, where a 1-3 finish defeats North Hunterdon’s John ing 35 and 29 points, respectively, “She worked very hard this season on defense,” added Marino who fields, and the rest is one of the best would produce 10 points and a co- Marchak 5-2 for the state 178-pound and 44 and 35 rebounds, respectively. and in the off-season. She was very added, “Our strength as a team was movies ever. (***) championship. If Rauch had been wrestling championship at Princeton. Katie Cronin had 48 points and 49 quick and competitive and was not speed and ability to play together but • A League of Their Own: Tom fourth, IHA would’ve led by a pretty TRIVIA ANSWER rebounds and Casey El Kourey had intimidated by the size of the oppo- we want to work on being more ag- Hanks is awesome as the manager of much insurmountable 82-74. Pete and Rick Adelaar each won 54 points and 49 rebounds. Leanne nent,” said Marino. “The great thing gressive defensively. I feel that this a women’s professional baseball team Rauch anchored MSM’s “B” relay, three; Cory Posey won four and older Skorge finished with 23 rebounds and about Stephanie is that she also has an team has paved the way and, mixed in the 1940s. (***) and it was her foursome’s finishing brother Chris won two. six points, Chip Simmons had 21 outside game, which was proven by with the upperclassmen, has the in- • The Natural: Robert Redford as place that would ultimately decide the Bruce Johnson’s Devil’s Den ap- rebounds and 19 points and Kate Judd her 252 points.” gredients for us to be contenders to the fictional Roy Hobbs, an unknown entire meet. Rauch delivered a siz- pears every Thursday in the Westfield had 21 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman point guards Gabrielle win the county tournament in the baseball talent who appears from no- zling 55.72 anchor split to nearly give Leader. Contact him with comments Freshman wing, forward Erin O’Leary and Rose Driscoll shared future.” where to become a star. Robert Duvall her team second – she was just .24 of or ideas at [email protected]

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By ANDREW GOLDMAN less regulation and entered a five Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times minute overtime period. The Westfield High School JV and The Hilltoppers were finally able Varsity Hockey teams both wrapped to score more than halfway through up their seasons this past week. Blue the overtime, poking in a puck dur- Devil freshman varsity goaltender ing a scramble in front of the Eric Zagorski was named the ninth Westfield net. The Westfield coaches best goalie on a public team in the and players were disappointed with state of New Jersey. the game’s ending because they The JV team, which did not have a thought Summit scored after the winning record, finished the season whistle, however the coaches were strongly at the Union County JV ice proud of the way the boys played. hockey tournament. The JV Blue Later in the week, the varsity Fred Lecomte (past files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils went undefeated in the round squad’s season ended with a disap- Westfield Blue Devil Pat Daurio robin portion of the tournament beat- pointing 5-0 defeat to River Dell in ing Johnson, 1-0, Cranford, 2-0, and the preliminary round of the NJISSA Blue Devil Pat Daurio Grabs David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times scoring with 10 seconds left to tie state tournament. Westfield fell be- GETTING MUGGED…Raider Elizabeth DeCataldo, No. 22, gets mugged by a Summit, 2-2. hind 2-0 midway through the second Cougar after grabbing a rebound. DeCataldo scored seven points in the game. The Blue Devils’ strong perfor- period and then controlled the re- mance earned them a spot in the cham- mainder of the period, but was un- Second, Third at Swim MOC pionship game against Summit, who able to put the puck in the net. Westfield High School Blue Devil shocked them all by swimming a per- also did not lose in the round robin. The Blue Devils came out flat to Pat Daurio finished second in the sonal-best 57.77 followed by Daurio’s Lady Raiders Head to Semis, Both teams continued to play strongly start the third and soon found them- 100-yard breaststroke and third in the 58.27 and McElroy’s 58.69. Walling and neither goalie let their team fall selves down 4-0. River Dell scored 200-yard individual medley at the went one step higher in the shock behind as the teams played a score- in the final minutes to make it 5-0. NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) treatment by touching first in the 200- Whip Cougar Cagers, 54-41 at Gloucester County Institute of IM with a personal-best 1:54.77 fol- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Shabazz Hoop Girls Defeat Technology in Sewell. Daurio’s re- lowed by McElroy at 1:54.84 and spective times of 58.27 and 1:55.61 Daurio at 1:55.61. Benovegno had four points and five creating several turnovers, especially were both lifetime bests. The Blue Devil 200-yard medley rebounds. Klimowicz. By game’s end, the Cou- Raiders, 57-52, in Finals Daurio entered the MOC as the top relay foursome of Luke Baran, The early going was not easy for gars had turned the ball over 19 times. seed in both events but after the pre- Daurio, Dan Chabanov and Brandon the 22-5 Raiders as the 18-6 Cougars Somewhat unsure and a bit tired from Once again, the Malcolm X. Al-Nisa Harris led the 25-4 Lady liminary events he was reseeded sec- Cuba touched fourth with a time of clung tightly defensively and senior her close physical contact Klimowicz Shabazz High School girls basketball Bulldogs with 19 points, including ond in the 100-yard breaststroke and 1:39.31, which was fourth on the Top center Megan Fox, who led her team chuckled and said, “If I did (create team defeated Scotch Plains- three 3-pointers. Iasia Hemingway fifth in the 200-yard IM after turning 15 list at Westfield High School with 15 points, put the pinch on turnovers), I didn’t realize it. Maybe I Fanwood for the North Jersey, Sec- netted 13 points and eight rebounds in times of 59.29 and 1:57.11, respec- (WHS). The Blue Devil girls four- Klimowicz in the first half, limiting did. My feet are burning and maybe I’m tion 2, Group 3 title. The Lady Bull- and Jania Sims sank 11 points. tively. Kyle McElroy of Ramapo re- some of Alexi Kuska, Jackie her to just one layup and two free just tired of taking all the hits.” dogs overcame a 14-8, second quar- Harris scored seven of her points to ceived the top seed in both events after DeLaFuente, Brittany Reyes and throws. Cougar Tori Sensi scored eight Klimowicz put in the Raiders’ first ter run by the Raiders to win, 57-52. help lead the Bulldogs to an 18-12 first touching at 59.1 in the 100-breast- Kirsten Selert finished seventh in the points, including two 3-pointers, and six points of the third quarter then, Senior Hillary Klimowicz had 13 quarter lead. The Raiders went on an stroke and 1:55.83 in the 200-IM. 200-yard medley relay with a time of Lindsay VanHouten sank six. along with Burke, Zazzali, DeCataldo rebounds and a game-high 25 points, 11-0 run in the second quarter when In the 100-breaststroke finals, 1:54.5, which was also No. 4 on the “She did great! She was good,” and Smith, took turns driving to the bringing her career total to 1,948 and Burke and Klimowicz each netted two Emmett Walling of Manasquan WHS girls Top 15 list. Klimowicz said of Fox. basket for the remainder of the game. season total to 497, for the 24-6 Raid- baskets and Gillooly banged in a 3- The Cougars had a 9-8 lead at the “As the game went on, we kept ers. Maura Gillooly bucketed 10 pointer. Harris hit two 3-pointers and end of the first quarter and had the opening up different options,” said points, including two from 3-point Gillooly added her second to knot the score knotted at 16 until Burke, after Burke. range to bring her career point total to score, 26-26, at the half. a Raider timeout with 2:20 on the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 8 20 14 12 54 1,078, Allie Zazzali sank eight and Shabazz zoomed with a 13-2 run in clock, made a crucial steal and passed Montgomery 9 7 15 10 41 Jenny Burke put in six points. the third quarter before the Raiders to DeCataldo who was fouled attempt- answered with a 12-4 run to finish the ing a layup. After DeCataldo sank quarter. Despite the Raiders’ strong one of her free throws and missed the Lady Raider Cagers Edge effort, the Bulldogs matched them in second, Benovegno got the rebound scoring in the final quarter. and followed with a layup. Another MMyyssttiicc SHABAZZ: steal led to another DeCataldo layup Voorhees, 52-49, in Semis Harris 4-3-2-19, Evans 4-0-0-8, Judson Development Company and, by halftime, the Raiders rolled 1-0-0-2, Sims 4-0-3-11, Zackery 1-0-0-2, with 12 unanswered points to carry a Senior center Hillary Klimowicz Leading 28-22 at the half, thanks to Jackson 1-0-0-2, Hemingway 4-0-5-13. 28-16 lead into the locker room. made just 2-of-9 shots from the field, a 14-2 run to end the second quarter, 19-3-10-57. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD: Bring us your “You could tell they (Cougars) re- but connected on four critical free Gillooly opened the third quarter with Gillooly 2-2-0-10, Burke 3-0-0-6, ally wanted it. Before the timeout, it throws in the final minute of play to a 3-pointer to extend the lead to 31-22. Decataldo 1-0-0-2, Benevengo 0-0-1-1, seemed like they were controlling the lift the 24-5 Scotch Plains-Fanwood In the fourth quarter, the Vikings Zazzali 3-0-2-8, Klimowicz 11-0-3-25. 20- real estate opportunities. game,” said Burke. “It’s good for High School girls basketball team trailed, 44-41, after a 3-pointer from 2-6-52. their team and it kind of motivates past 20-6 Voorhees, 52-49, in the Raider Allie Zazzali, but scored four Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 12 14 14 12 52 We’ll bring results! you but we felt pretty confident. Once North Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 semi- in a row to a take a 45-44 lead with just MX Shabazz 18 8 17 14 57 we got a few steals on the press it just finals on March 4. over three minutes to play. A driving steamrolled and we kept going on a Senior Maura Gillooly led the Raid- layup from Elizabeth Decataldo with COLOR PHOTOS: (908) 232-4100 x 31 run. I think that crushed their confi- ers with 18 points, while Rachel 2:38 left gave the Raiders a 47-46 lead, dence a little. Once that happened we Ferdinand tallied 15 points for Voorhees, while the defense and 9-of-10 free The Westfield Leader and The Times (908) 232-0738 fax had them mentally.” which lost to the Raiders in the semifi- throw shooting in the fourth quarter, has a website www.goleader.com that The Raiders were in cruise control nals for the second-straight season. has all the photos seen in the including three from junior Lauren newspaper in color. Every newspaper in the second half and appeared to be Klimowicz finished the game with 18 Benevengo, iced the game. since 1997 is accessable and can be www.MysticDevelopmentCo.com reading the Cougars’ movements, rebounds and seven blocks while Jenny Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 12 14 13 49 downloaded. getting their hands on the ball and Burke added seven assists. Voorhees 9 19 8 16 52

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Lady Lion Cagers Reject Vikings, 55-38, in Semifinals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 offensive rebounds and shaky shoot- I have confidence that they will come ing, which resulted in the Lions tak- up with a trophy in the county and ing a 25-15 lead at the half. conference finals.” In attendance and enjoying first “Murray, who didn’t play two sea- half action was New Jersey’s acting sons in a row due to double stress Governor Richard Codey. Comment- fractures, really helped us out,” com- ing on the game, Codey said, “I know mented Matthews. “She was a good a number of the players from West all-around player, a tough kid and Orange playing for Mount St. more importantly, a great leader. She’s Dominic, so I wanted to show my a Union Catholic type kid that is a support for these local kids.” good role model for all the younger As to the quality of the game, “I kids to follow.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times like it. I like both Union Catholic and Summarizing the season, Matthews CONTROLLING ON TOP…Raider Steve Mineo, top, works an arm bar on WORKING A BREAKDOWN…Blue Devil Andrew Shaffer, top, works an ankle Mount Saint Dominic the way they said, “Being very young, our kids I South Plainfield’s Ed McCray in the 135-lb title bout. pick up on Raider AJ Watson in the 152-lb quarterfinal bout. press, and they understand how to thought did a great job this year. We break the press sending the person to weren’t a good offensive club. We the middle and flank out and I was won with our defense and like you impressed with that. It’s a quality could see tonight, we took a lot of Mineos, Fabiano Place Second in Region 3 Wrestling Tourney; game.” good shots but they didn’t go down. Trapping wherever and whenever Our offensive skills are something necessary and causing a rash of turn- we really need to work on for next Blue Devil Shaffer, Raider Ferrante Edged in Semifinals overs, the Lions spread the gap in the year. We need to get a little bigger and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 third quarter by outscoring the Vi- more physical, I’m real happy with kings, 14-6. this year and I think this team is going The high drama for Pat Mineo came “You have to do that (strong control “He had a good offense. I just waited past Ken Simms of Parsippany Hills, “It’s always disappointing when to be good down the road.” in the 140-lb semifinals when he had from top position) to win.” and tried to find my opportunity. He 6-5, at 215-lbs and, although wres- With a much-anticipated champi- gave me it and I stuck him,” Shaffer you get ready to execute for a team Union Catholic 8 7 6 17 38 a wild bout to topple top-seeded Shane tling well, was defeated by top-seeded and they don’t show up,” said Mt. St. Dominic 12 13 14 16 56 Riccio of Watchung Hills, 5-4, in a onship showdown, that many of the explained. Rob Matsickle in the quarterfinals. Hendricks referring to the removal of sudden, death overtime rideout. Miss- 1,500+ spectators who left early would Troise stopped Shaffer’s bid for Several Raider and Blue Devil Immaculate Heart, the state top ranked ing two near takedowns in the third regret, Fabiano bulldogged Rahway’s AC with an 8-1 decision. wrestlers were defeated in the open- team. “We needed to pull together period and another in overtime, Mineo Andre Neblett to the mat in the second “What can you say about Andrew ing round on March 1. Raider sopho- tonight for the win, however they chose the top position in the 30-sec- period and cranked him in a cradle, Shaffer? He’s somebody who has been more Ricky Olsson ran into a buzz came out with their dogs and played ond double overtime period and suc- while attempting to reposition himself wrestling for three years and to make saw, losing to Parsippany Hills’ Paul very physical. We tried to match up ceeded in controlling Riccio. for a Penn State cradle – hooking the it to the top four is a tribute to his hard Galipeau in 3:25 at 125-lbs. Fresh- but fell short. We never gave up and “Shane is a great wrestler. We free leg with his leg. Unfortunately, work,” said Blue Devil Head Coach man 112-lb Trevor Cannon was de- kept on fighting all the way through watched tapes. We worked a lot on Neblett, who had never been taken to Glen Kurz. “He’s a model to his team. feated, 11-1, by Adel Afzal of New because you never know what may defending Shane’s best move, which his back this season, made an oppor- He will be there next year. We are Providence, Blue Devil junior Colin happen near the end of a game.” was legs. I knew Pat could ride him tune roll and rocked Fabiano to his going to Atlantic City!” Willard (189-lbs) was pinned by Murray and Hendricks each netted out,” said an elated Steve Mineo. “All back. The ref’s hand slap on the mat Raider senior Anthony Ferrante in- Chatham’s Tim Lutke in 1:44 and five points to help the Vikings win the you do is get a good hold until they came immediately at 2:42. spired many by winning the District 11 Blue Devil junior Matt Kamel was final quarter, 17-16. call stalemate, then get another good stopped in 1:47 by Roselle Park’s “I don’t think anyone thought we hold and come away with the win.” Blackford at 119-lbs. would have had as good a season as “I didn’t want to go down because CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: we did. There is a lot of heart on this Riccio rides legs and I knew I could 103: — Frank Perrelli (Delbarton) d Pat team. It was like we were a family and hold him,” said Pat Mineo. “That was Hunter (So. Plain), 3-2 my 30th win. I am exactly where I 112: — Ryan Wilson (Rahway) d Billy I think that’s why we played so well,” Ashnault (So. Plain), 5-0 said Murray. “Personally, I don’t care want to be against Podhoretz. I want 119: — Mike Gray (Delbarton) d Jim what they remember about me, but I to wrestle as good as I can and go to Conroy (So. Plain), 10-4 wish them the best of luck next year. Atlantic City.” 125: — Paul Galipeau (Par. Hills) d Ross His rematch with Millburn’s, 33-0, Baldwin (New Prov), 7-4 I’m sure they are going to do fine and 130: — Darrion Caldwell (Rahway) tf Seth Podhoretz, ended in a 5-2 setback. Brian Swick (Roselle Park), 17-2, 3:39 Fred K. Lecomte for The Leader and The Times “I wrestled my hardest. I’m going I LOVE THIS GAME…New Jersey 135: — McCray (So. Plain) p S. Mineo Devil 4x800 Team Gets to Atlantic City. That was one of my (SPF), 6:42 OT acting Governor Richard Codey liked 140: — Podhoretz (Millburn) d P Mineo 4th at Eastern States what he saw in the NJSIAA, North goals. I just have to step it up. It’s a clean slate once you get there,” said (SPF), 5-2 The Westfield High School 4x800- Jersey, Non-Public semifinal game be- 145: — Jionne LaValle (Hanover Park) tween Union Catholic and Mt. Saint Mineo. md Paul Richey (So. Plain), 20-9 meter girls winter track relay team Dominic in West Orange. Fabiano reached the heavyweight 152: — Alex Caruso (Wat. Hills) md Troy of Annie Onishi, Miriam Becker- finals by recording a decision, a fall and MacDermant (Roselle Park), 18-7 Cohen, Meg Driscoll and Emily Viking Hoopmen Fall a 3-1 decision in the semis over SHP’s 160: — Pat Hogan (Cranford) d McPaul MacNeil placed fourth overall in a Ogbonna (Hanover Park), 7-2 Angelo D’Amico that was highlighted 171: — Angelo DiLeo (SHP) p Andrew time of 9:37.5 at the Eastern States To Bergen Catholic by a great step through takedown and Barnish (Boonton), 1:44 Championships on March 2 at the The Union Catholic High School David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 189: — Shane Mallory (New Prov) d strong top control pressure. TRYING TO SPIN BEHIND…Raider Pat Mineo, right, sprawls and attempts to Armory in New York. boys basketball became the victims “He had his shoulders up. I went Kevin Crilley (So. Plain), 4-0 MacNeil anchored the team in a spin behind top-seeded Shane Riccio of Watchung Hills in the 140-lb semifinal 215: — Nico Somers (Madison) p Chris of a 75-44 defeat at the hands of a for the underhook, got the leg and bout. Mineo defeated Riccio, 5-4, after a dramatic double overtime rideout. Birchler (SHP), 5:41 personal best time of 2:13.3, which very strong Bergen Catholic squad in took him down,” explained Fabiano. Hwt: — Neblett (Rahway) p Fabiano is four seconds faster than the school the first round of the Non-Public, “I was trying to hook the leg, trying title at 145-lbs and continued by scor- (SPF), 2:42 record time she set at the State Meet North A tournament in Scotch Plains to bring it up. It was my fault. I blame ing two takedowns in the third period to THIRD PLACE ROUND: of Champions on February 27. on March 1. COLOR PHOTOS: it on myself,” said Fabiano. defeat New Providence’s Marc 103: — Mike Sarfati (N. Plain) d Anthony The Westfield Leader and The Times Priore (ALJ), 7-5 Mike Seamon led the 16-7 Vikings “We worked on that last week and Neuwirth, 8-6, to advance to the semis 112: — Adel Afzal (New Prov) p Jack with 16 points. Virgil Gray netted 23 has a website www.goleader.com that he had it. He turned him to his back. where he was edged, 7-5, by top-seeded McNeil (Par Hills), 4:34 See it all on the Web! points and Richy Carroll scored 17 has all the photos seen in the He was a little off-balance,” said Paul Richey of South Plainfield. 119: — Blackford (Roselle Park) md points for 15-9 Bergen Catholic. newspaper in color. Every newspaper Raider Head Coach John Scholz. “That was revenge for the Union Tom Eidel (SHP), 12-3 since 1997 is accessable and can be “With Steven, he felt the victory, but County Tournament,” Ferrante said 125: — Trevor Melde (Delbarton) p Eric www.goleader.com Bergen Catholic 11 21 19 24 75 downloaded. Ogada (Elizabeth), 2:33 Union Catholic 11 8 31 12 44 having the ref throw a stalling when of his bout with Neuwirth. “We 130: — Tyler Riccio (Wat. Hills) d Nick the kid’s trying to throw another kid watched him on tape and the coaches Dorey (So. Plain), 7-2 and you’re fending it off, that’s a showed me how to defeat his stance, 135: — Mike Powers (SHP) d Mike Trippler (Morristown), 6-3 problem.” how to get around him.” 140: — Shane Riccio (Wat. Hills) d Peter Blue Devil junior Andrew Shaffer, Raider sophomore Sal Gano de- DeAndrea (So. Plain), 5-0 seeded fourth at 152-lbs, recorded four feated North Plainfield’s Dave 145: — Pete Jacangelo (Union) d Marc takedowns to defeat Raider A. J. Phimsipasom, 12-0, at 119-lbs be- Neuwirth (New Prov), 10-6 152: — Troise (HP) d Shaffer (W), 8-1 Watson, 8-4, in the quarterfinals – fore being defeated, 8-3, by Roselle 160: — Cary Aldrich (Wat Hills) d Mark Watson previously defeated Millburn’s Park’s Joe Blackford. Czarny (SHP), 4-2 Andrew Less, 4-1. After losing to top- Blue Devil Dan Whitney defeated 171: — CJ Ferrara (Cranford) p Mark seeded Alex Caruso of Watchung Hills Roselle Park’s Mike Kurant, 8-6, at Kearsing (Wat Hills), 4:09 189: — Gus DelVecchio (SHP) d Matt in the semis, Shaffer pinned Boonton’s 171-lbs, in the first round but later Rathbun (Boonton), 3-2 Matt Regan with a lateral drop in 1:44 was eliminated in the wrestlebacks, 215: — Matsickle (So. Plain) p Jesse to face Hanover Park’s Joe Troise in a 8-3, by North Plainfield’s Nelson Boyden (Brearley), 5:22 battle for third place. Puentes. Raider Nick Giannaci got Hwt: — Raleke Adibe (Columbia) p Kevin Hussey (Parsippany), 3:44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 10, 2005 Page 15 Westfield’s Lauren Ross Sets St. Helen’s Eighth Boys Roll New Jersey Swim Record With 3 More Hoops Wins At the Winterfest Swim Meet held at keley Aquatic Club under the direc- The St. Helen’s eighth grade boys St. Helen’s remained undefeated in the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center tion of Head Coach Jim Wood. She basketball team continued its fine sea- knocking off St. Bart’s with Kyle at Rutgers University on January 8-9, set the record just eight days before son with three wins this past week Marsh and Craig Dyer leading a bal- Lauren Ross of Westfield broke the her 13th birthday. despite two setbacks. St. Helen’s fin- anced attack with 10 points each. New Jersey swimming record for girls In her first meet as a 13-year-old, ished the regular season in the Union In IHM March Madness action, St. 11-12 group in the 1,000-yard freestyle the Junior/Senior State Meet held at County CYO League 11-1. They won Helen’s lost a tough one to Westfield, with a time of at 10:48.85, which is Seton Hall University on February the regular season OLP Varsity League which was led by Lessner and David currently the ninth fastest time this 18-20, Lauren dominated the distance with an 8-1 mark and play St. Mary’s Pusar. Boyle and DiIorio led St. season for 11-12 girls across the nation. freestyle events, winning all three of South Amboy for the post season Helen’s with 23 and 17, respectively. It is a National Reportable Time races: the 500-yard free in 5:16.44; championship. St. Helen’s remains (NRT), which may give Lauren rec- the 1,000-yard free in 10:51.02; and undefeated in PACL action at 11-0. WBL Annual Baseball ognition as one of the Top 16 in the the 1,650-yard free in 18:20.10. After taking the regular season nation as ranked by USA Swimming. crown in the Our Lady of Peace Var- Parade Set for April 16 The rankings are compiled annually NJ Jackels Seek Voice sity League St. Helen’s won a semifi- On Saturday, April 16, the Westfield at the close of the summer season in Of Yogi Berra Stadium nal round game against St. Thomas Baseball League will be holding its August. behind 17 points from Tony DiIorio, Second Annual Opening Day Cer- Lauren, a seventh grader at MONTCLAIR – The New Jersey PLAYING COLLEGE FOOTBALL…Nick Sangiovanni, second from left, of 16 from Matt Isabella and 14 from emonies and Parade for all children Roosevelt Intermediate School, is in Jackals announced open tryouts for Governor Livingston High School, has accepted an athletic scholarship and Jimmy Reardon. Chris Sheehan grades K-9, who are registered to her second year competing for Ber- public address announcers and Na- signed a letter of intent to play football for Urbana University in Ohio. The NAIA played a strong overall game and football program has recruited Nick to play defensive end. As a junior, Nick was play baseball or T-ball with the WBL. tional Anthem singers for the 2005 chipped in with eight. Michael Marchers will assemble in season. Both tryouts will be held at named All-Area and All-Conference honorable mention for defensive end and as a senior he was honored All-Conference honorable mention for tight end. Lessner led St. Thomas with 30 points. Mindowaskin Park and walk to Yogi Berra Stadium. The PA tryout In Union County CYO action, St. Gumbert Fields, where there will be a will take place on April 16, from 8:30 Helen’s defeated St. Joseph’s of carnival for the kids including to 11:30 a.m. The National Anthem WF ‘Y’ 8 & Unders Wrap Up Roselle. Isabella led scoring with 14 moonwalks, obstacle course, radar tryouts will take place the following while Kevin Boyle tossed in 12 and pitch, maze, and much more. Westfield week, April 23, at the same time. Reardon added 10. St. Helen’s lost Baseball logo items, including Applicants for the PA announcer Season in NJ ‘Mini-Champs’ their first UC CYO game of the year to sweatshirts, windbreakers, and flags will be required to read excerpts from powerhouse E’Port Catholic despite will be on sale, as will food, including game day scripts, including game Seton Hall University hosted New their Devilfish team to compete 14 from DiIorio and 13 from Reardon. hot dogs, pizza, popcorn and ice cream. night introductions, lineups and pro- Jersey Swimming’s Mini-Champion- against hundreds of swimmers from In Perth Amboy Catholic action, Our “Snack Shack” will be open too! motions. Candidates for the singing ships on Saturday, February 26. The more than 35 other teams across the position will be asked to perform the Westfield “Y” sent 16 members of state. National Anthem. Applicants must “This was a great end to the com- register in advance for the positions. PUBLIC NOTICE petitive season for these young swim- For more information or to schedule TOWN OF WESTFIELD mers,” said Westfield Devilfish Head an audition, please contact Matt Abel ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Coach Paul Casazza. “Hopefully at (973) 655.8009 or via e-mail, TAKE NOTICE that application has been many of them will continue swim- Lauren Ross [email protected]. made to the Town of Westfield, County of ming with us in our Spring Clinic and Union, State of New Jersey for a person to person and place to place transfer to Pros- will be back in the fall.” PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE pect Associates, LLC of the Plenary Retail Medals were given out to the top- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Consumption License 2020-33-015-009 eight swimmers in each event at the BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT to be located at 16 Prospect Street, meet. 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Boyle, 410 Kimball Aram Barmakian touched sixth in DP # 04459 Turn, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 the 100-IM and eighth in the 50- Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registration 2. Timothy P. Boyle, 410 Kimball Turn, breast. Jack Rose took sixth in the shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State funded Westfield, New Jersey 07090 projects. Objections, if any, should be made im- 100-IM. Ryan Daniel got sixth in the Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.SWeichert 34:11-56.48 et seq. mediately in writing to Claire J. Gray, Act- 25-back. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, ing Town Clerk, Town of Westfield, 425 Also competing for the Westfield Division of Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. Drawings, specifications, and East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey ‘Y’ were Jason Amsterdam, Andre bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, 07090. Kay Gragnano at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st floor, Box 600 Trenton, New Name & Address of Transferee Benz, Katherine Duffy, Geneva Jersey 08625 during business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for Prospect Associates, LLC Gleason, Molly McKeown, Johanna this project may be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their 16 Prospect Street Mermer, Lena Morello, Jamie Tho- Sales Associate fax number is 609-530-4503. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also Westfield, New Jersey 07090 mas, Mark Trinkle, Amy West and be inspected ( BUT NOT OBTAINED ) by contracting organizations at our various Design 2 T-3/10 Field Offices at the following locations: & 3/17/05,The Leader Fee:$55.08 George Ye. 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Further information: www.Dvillane.com • 908-654-0746 • 908-482-4970 (cell) PAID BULLETIN BOARD Brokers Bring Your Clients Page 16 Thursday, March 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Freeholders Generosity Mr. President, The Next Time You More Letters to the Editor Call a Town Meeting, Invite the Town CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 For Robert Codey Is Heartwarming It warms my heart knowing that Union residents of Union County may not real- The President of the United States vis- for a program which is far from our most County’s current Board of Chosen Free- ize is that we could have gotten this guy at ited Westfield this week as the first stop pressing concern. Why? Mr. Ratner Gives Little Respect, holders are so very concerned about Rob- no cost. It has been said that Mr. Codey on a 60-city tour to promote his plan for Because it’s easier than facing the very ert Codey’s financial security that they did not come looking for additional dol- overhauling Social Security. One might real and immediate economic problems are paying him $46,731 annually, over lars to accept this assignment but rather assume this would be a great opportunity we face. Because the real agenda? of this And Politicizes President’s Visit and above the $93,268 salary that the Union County offered it, and get this, he to demonstrate democracy in action. Yet, administration is to dismantle our com- Judging by Bush’s failure to ever gain Actually, we should feel particularly in- state of New Jersey is already paying him. will be making more than our County in all the communication I received about mon social safety net and shift more of the a majority of Westfielders’ votes in a sulted at the Bushite presumption that Additionally, I feel all warm and fuzzy Prosecutor who will be his boss, and more the event from the various Westfield tax burden to middle- and lower-income presidential election, Councilman Westfielders can be easily hoodwinked inside knowing that Union County’s gen- than over 100 others who out rank him. schools my children attend, the educa- people? Because he wants to leave a Caruana’s statement that last week’s visit into shifting our retirement savings from erosity will add another $36,000 to Does this action strike anyone else as a tional opportunity wasn’t even mentioned. “legacy” – aside from that of the largest was a “great honor” was no more accurate the safety of the time-honored Social Se- his pension, which will be based on his bit odd? Has this all Democrat Freeholder Instead we heard a lot about security deficit on record? How else can one ex- than Mayor McDermott’s bewildering curity system to the jaws of big business. highest years earnings, he is now eligible Board opened a can of worms by setting concerns and logistics. This was appro- plain funding a war (to the tune of well declaration that this was not “a political In bringing their smarmy sideshow to for a pension of $98,500 a year upon a costly precedent and will Union County priate, as this event has little to do with over $150 billion and counting) outside event.” While these unfortunate expres- Westfield, President Bush’s handlers have retirement. be looked upon as the place to make a true democracy. of the budget process, and demanding no sions diminish in magnitude when com- lost sight of the fact that the real America Robert Codey, New Jersey’s acting quick cash hit? All of this aside I can now It was billed as a “town meeting.” Yet sacrifices to pay for it? Are we really that pared to the President’s own embarrass- is simply too sensible to be lured by the governor’s brother, is a deputy state attor- comfortably sleep at night secure in the the average town resident could not at- simple-minded, or is it just easier for all of ing linguistic shortcomings, they still merit oily rhetoric of a political hootchy-kootch ney general and on loan to the Union knowledge that because of our concerned tend; this event was for invited guests. us not to think about it? detailed critical analysis. carnival barker who failed at every busi- County Prosecutor’s Office to contribute freeholders Robert Codey will not be- Since “protesters” were to be “assigned” Democracy is alive at the local level. I If the President’s visit was not politi- ness venture he ever ran. his talents in prosecuting organized crime come a drain on society when he reaches to Mindowaskin Park (far away from any appreciate the opportunity for real dia- cal, how, precisely, are we to characterize Only two days before President Bush cases. Certainly a welcome addition to his golden years. possibility of actually voicing any con- logue through this paper and through many a meeting (1) held before a handpicked came to Westfield, his administration’s the team, he temporarily replaces our cerns, or even being glimpsed by the other venues. Further, we together man- audience, (2) advocating one of the most most experienced organized-crime pros- Patricia Quattrocchi Solicitor-General appeared before the Garwood President or news cameras), we could rest age to address our problems. The ongoing extreme and controversial elements of Supreme Court to argue that public dis- ecutor who recently retired but what the assured there was no true discussion. That rise in our taxes demonstrates that at least the Republicans’ political agenda and (3) plays of the Ten Commandments do not being the case, what is the purpose of this we understand the concept that there is no orchestrated by one of President Bush’s violate the Constitution. Isn’t it ironic, tour? It’s a marketing campaign, pure and such thing as a free lunch. On a national most ingratiating and sycophantic Con- then, that the Republican Social Security Opposition to President Bush’s Plan simple. And why can’t we attend? The scale, our concerns for security seem to gressmen? “reform” scheme ignores and besmirches ubiquitous answer: security. have trumped our belief in civil rights, Perhaps, before he leaves office, Mayor the fifth of those divine commandments, For Social Security Started Here At a time when we are running record and our common economic sense. Who McDermott will reveal the basis for his the directive to honor our parents? deficits, when our economy is so shaky was it that said, “Those who would sacri- belief that a rally in support of the This assault upon one of the fundamen- The visit to Westfield last week by was using our town as a backdrop for the that a mere rumor Korea is considering fice liberty in the name of security de- administration’s plan to “cure” a fictional tal bedrocks of our nation’s moral charac- George W. Bush was a significant event. launch of an intensive campaign to radi- financing less of our debt sends the mar- serve neither?” crisis could even remotely be anything ter demonstrates depraved indifference I am a 20-year resident of this town, and cally change Social Security, it behooved ket into a tailspin, and when thousands of Mr. President, the next time you call a other than political. His explanation will, to the lives and welfare of our senior have never before seen a sitting President the President to hear all views on such a our people are being killed in a war initi- town meeting, try to invite the town. no doubt, be nothing short of riveting. citizens and does violence to the dream of visit our town. But while some on our plan, not just those in the Armory favor- ated on false pretenses, our President is Does anyone really feel particularly a secure and comfortable retirement for Town Council consider his visit an ing it. It was important that those attend- Travis Hudelson “honor,” let us not mistake the visit for ing the rallies in our streets got to express spending our money and most of his time Westfield honored that the Republicans chose to all Americans, rich and poor. on a sham campaign to drum up support hold their legislative rally in our town? In preaching his ideological claptrap in what it was: a partisan political event, the their views, it was important that the press Westfield, President Bush again revealed first of 60 trips in 60 days that the Presi- and the world got to see that there were his lack of understanding that Americans dent has scheduled in order to sell his plan other views being expressed in Westfield, care deeply about the elderly and will to privatize Social Security. and we can only hope that the President’s never abandon them to the depredation of The gathering at the Armory may have handlers will realize from the extent of plundering corporate greed, governmen- been described in the press (and by the the protests that even an appearance in tal neglect and poverty. At the end of a White House) as a “town meeting,” but safe, suburban Westfield could not dis- very long day, the people of Westfield, the carefully hand-picked, invitation-only tract people from the enormous opposi- except for a handful of right-wing ideo- audience belied the openness that the tion to privatization of Social Security logues, continued to clearly understand term “town meeting” implies. That left that is arising throughout the country. that Social Security “reform” is a phony other views on privatization to be ex- And to think it started with the and cheap little fraud. pressed by those who participated in the President’s first stop here in Westfield. rallies on North Avenue and later on Now that makes it a significant event! Open House: March 13 •1-4 PM Robert Ratner Rahway Avenue. Westfield The point is, since the White House Charles W. Stotter 203 Sinclair Place, Westfield Westfield See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD Please take notice that on March 23, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board will hold a hearing on the application of the undersigned. The property in question is located at: 25 Elm Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as Block 49 Lot 6.02, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Martin Schmiede. The applicant requests to construct a new single-family home, which is in viola- tion of: 1. Section 184-0110E(5), Variance Re- quested: sideyard setback; Permitted: 15 feet; Present: 3.72 feet; Proposed: 8 feet. Charming English Colonial. 8 rooms, 4 BRs, 1 1/2 + 1/2 renovated baths. High ceilings in family room. 2. Section 184-163A, Variance Re- quested: Driveway width; Permitted: 10 French doors to patio. Floors refinished. Some chestnut woodwork, LR fireplace. Newer windows and Charming Colonial nestled on a lovely one-half acre lot feet; Present: none; Proposed: 12 feet. electrical wiring. Exterior painted ‘04. Walk to schools, town & transportation. Offered at $719,900 3. Section 184-163A, Variance Re- in Mountainside. The Living Room is complete with a quested: Driveway setback; Permitted: 3 wood-burning fireplace and the Kitchen has a cozy feet; Present: none; Proposed: 2 feet. 4. Section 184-110E(9), Variance Re- Breakfast Room. There are three bedrooms on the quested: Structural coverage; Permitted: LUCILLE K. ROLL 25%; Present: 16.5%; Proposed: 26.7%. Broker / Sales Associate second level and a partially finished lower level with a The applicant will also seek to revise an existing driveway easement. ‘78-‘99 Circle of Excellence Club: ‘97-‘98 Gold recreation room. The applicant will also seek such other relief as may be determined necessary at 908-233-5555 x117 Come make this your home! Offered at $549,000. the public hearing based upon review of the application or amendment(s) to the ©2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. For additional information or a private tour, please call: application. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Inc. The file pertaining to this application is available for public inspection during normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from Westfield Office 209 Central Avenue 908-233-5555 Cathy Splinter the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Administration Office of the Borough of Sales Associate Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Direct Dial: (908) 233-5508 Any interested party may appear at [email protected] said hearing and participate therein in accordance with the rules of the Fanwood Planning Board. Applicant: Margaret & Richard Trigo 1927 Mountain Avenue Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Attorney for Applicant: Robert Krause, Esq. 600 North Ave West Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-0065 328 Park Avenue Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 1 T - 3/10/05, The Times Fee: $45.39

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Including Condos and Townhouses VENTURA, MIESOWITZ, ALBANO & and neat for the remainder of the year NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the March 7, 2005 memorialized the following KEOUGH 2005. Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Board action taken on February 7, 2005: • Buying, Selling or Rental 783 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE Barbara Riepe Plains will hold a Public Hearing on March 04-33(V) A & R WESTFIELD LINCOLN SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 07901 Township Clerk 28, 2005, Municipal Building, 430 Park PLAZA, LLC, ONE LINCOLN 1 T - 3/10/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 3/10/05, The Times Fee: $21.42 Avenue, at 8:00 pm in Council Chambers PLAZA, BLOCK 3104, LOT 1, to hear the application of Esther Stuart, If you are interested in a complementary SEEKING PRELIMINARY AND PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for 2 Balfour Lane, Block 14901, Lot 10 FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN market analysis or just in knowing market and Block 15003, Lot 9, R-1 Zone which SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL. APPLICANT proposes to take approximately 6,166 trends or prices, please contact me. NOTICE OF MEETINGS SEEKING APPROVAL TO square feet from Lot 9 and add to Lot 10, (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) CONVERT THE SECOND AND subdivide proposed Lot 10 into two lots *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* THIRD FLOORS OF THE EX- and construct two new homes as shown ISTING BUILDING FROM TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Public Meeting on the enclosed map. The following vari- Diane Holloway BUSINESS OFFICES TO ance is requested: DATE OF MEETING: March 29, 2005 EIGHT (8) RESIDENTIAL CON- Proposed Lot 10.01 of the Weichert Westfield Office DOMINIUM UNITS WITH THE LOCATION: Administration Building Section 3.4A, Para. A, Col. 4-Lot PNC BANK BRANCH FACIL- Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street Width: Required: 160 feet; Proposed: 115 ITY CONTINUING TO OC- Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 +/- by scale. CUPY THE FIRST FLOOR. 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PUBLIC NOTICE scheduled meeting on March 28, 2005 of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that New March 7, 2005 memorialized the following LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, AGENDA the Westfield Historic Preservation Com- Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC originally filed Board action taken on February 7, 2005: made on the 4TH day of MARCH, A.D. TOWN OF WESTFIELD mission is canceled. The meeting is re- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a 04-29 ALFONSO & MARIA ROSE 2005, upon the application of the under- BOARD OF EDUCATION scheduled for March 21, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. AT&T Wireless (“Applicant”) filed an appli- signed, as EXECUTOR of the estate of ISOLDA, 615 CUMBERLAND NOTICE TO BIDDERS Cellular Telephone Company, d/b/a At the rescheduled regular meeting of cation for use, height and bulk variances STREET, BLOCK 2710, LOT 8 said deceased, notice is hereby given to AT&T Wireless (applicant) have made an March 21, 2005, a public hearing to con- along with preliminary and final site plan SEEKING MINOR SUBDIVISION the creditors of said deceased to exhibit to Sealed proposals will be received by the application to the Zoning Board of Adjust- sider the application of Mr. And Mrs. Rob- approval with the Town of Westfield Zon- APPROVAL WITH NO VARI- the subscriber under oath or affirmation Board of Education of the Westfield School ment for the Town of Westfield, Seeking ert Burslem for renovations to their prop- ing Board of Adjustment, seeking permis- ANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS TO their claims and demands against the es- District, Union County, New Jersey, at the Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan ap- erty which is located in the designated sion to construct a 85 foot flagpole tele- DEMOLISH EXISTING DWELL- tate of said deceased within six months Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, proval and a Use Variance. Applicant pro- Historic District located at 256 Kimball communications tower and to place twelve ING, AND GARAGES ON THE from the date of said order. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following poses to install 12 telecommunication an- Avenue, Block 2401, Lot 7 on the tax map (12) telecommunication antennas inside PROPERTY AND CREATE TWO AARON T. JENKINS supplies, equipment or services: tennas on the existing rooftop & install of the Town of Westfield. The particulars the flagpole. The Applicant also intends to EXECUTOR NEW TWO FAMILY BUILDING BID FOR: related equipment in the basement of the of the hearing are as follows: place equipment cabinets at the base of ATTORNEYS LOTS FROM AN EXISTING B06-05 COPIER SUPPLIES FOR THE property. Date: March 21, 2005 the flagpole on the above property and COWEN & GRINCH SINGLE LOT. PROPOSED NEW 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR The properties involved in this applica- Time: 7:30 p.m. install an E911 antenna on the equipment. LOTS CONFORM TO THE RE- ONE UNIVERSITY PLAZA tion are located at 900 South Avenue, Place: Administrative Conference Rm The property which is the subject of this QUIREMENTS OF THE LAND SUITE 405 BIDS DUE: West, Westfield, New Jersey and are iden- 425 East Broad Street application is located at 1400 East Broad USE ORDINANCE. Approved with HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY 07601 APRIL 18, 2005 AT 2:00 PM tified as Block 2606, Lot 19 on the official Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Street, Westfield, New Jersey, which is 1 T - 3/10/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 conditions. The bids will be received at the Admin- tax maps of the Town of Westfield. The The public is invited to attend and make located in the RA-2 Garden Apartment Kenneth B. Marsh istration Building, 302 Elm Street, property is located in the GB-3 zone dis- comment concerning the proposal at that Residence Zoning District and is desig- Secretary PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date trict. time. nated on the Tax Maps as Block 3902, Lot 1 T - 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $22.44 and at the time indicated, and then publicly The applicant seeks variance relief of 1 T - 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $22.95 4 (“Property”). Applicant is seeking the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS opened and read aloud. the Westfield Land Use Ordinance, as following variances, approvals and waiv- NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Bids must be in strict compliance with follows: PUBLIC NOTICE ers: PUBLIC NOTICE ing of the Township Council of the Town- specifications. Specifications may be se- “C” Variances SCOTCH PLAINS - FANWOOD * Use Variance - § 18.19A of the BOARD OF EDUCATION ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm 1. Use Variance. § 18.19A1 of the BOARD OF EDUCATION Land Use Ordinance permit freestanding TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Chambers in the Municipal Building of Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance only cellular telecommunications antennas as 789-4407. Bids must be made on the NOTICE TO BIDDERS said Township on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, allows such antennas to be mounted to a conditional use only in the 0-2, 0-3, C and ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS there was introduced, read for the first proposal forms in the manner designated. the roof of the existing building if such The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of GB—2 zone districts. This application NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT time, and passed on such first reading, the Proposals must be endorsed on the out- buildings are at least 45 feet in height. The Education intends to seek out contractors seeks a variance to permit a freestanding sealed bids will be received by the Board following ordinance: side of the sealed envelope, with the name subject building is only 40 feet high. for removal/replacement of floor tile and cellular telecommunication antenna in the of the bidder, the bidder’s address and of Education of the Town of Westfield, AN ORDINANCE APPROPRI- carpet at the Evergreen Elementary School RA-2 zone district. the name of the supplies, equipment, or The applicant also seeks approval of New Jersey, in the Board of Education ATING THE SUM OF $25,000 located on Evergreen Avenue in Scotch * Maximum Coverage Variance – services for which the bid is submitted. It any and all other relief not indicated above office, 302 Elm St., Westfield, N. J. 07090, FROM THE NEW JERSEY Plains, New Jersey. The floor tile/mastic §11.15E (9) of the Land Use Ordinance is understood and agreed that proposals that may be determined necessary during at 10:00 AM (Prevailing Time) on March DEPARTMENT OF TRANS- currently in the facility is asbestos contain- allows no more than 17% of the area of may be delivered before the time or at the the course of the public hearings. 23, 2005 at which time bids will be publicly PORTATION SAFE STREETS ing and must be removed by a New Jersey any lot to be covered by buildings and place specified for opening. The Board of A Public hearing has been ordered for opened and read aloud for: TO SCHOOLS PROGRAM IN licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor. above ground structures. The Applicant is Education assumes no responsibility for March 24, 2005 in the Council Chambers CONNECTION WITH THE The Board invites prospective contractors proposing 18.65%. “SECOND FLOOR RESTROOM bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. at 7:00 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal PROJECT KNOWN AS to submit their sealed bids for this project. * Variance for exceeding fence RENOVATIONS AT FRANKLIN The Board of Education of the Town of Building located at 425 East Broad Street, EVELYN STREET SIDE- These bids are to be submitted in a sealed height - § 12.07C of the Land Use Ordi- SCHOOL, R20-29" Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time you WALKS may appear and participate in the hearing envelope clearly marked on the outside nance requires that fences not exceed 4 Plans and Specifications will be avail- reserves the right to accept or reject any in accordance with the rules of the Board. “ASBESTOS REMOVAL, TILE & CAR- feet in height when located in the front able on March 14, 2005. PURPOSE: For the purpose of new and/or all bids for the whole or any part and Action may be taken. PET REPLACEMENT – EVERGREEN yard. The Applicant seeks a variance to Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- sidewalks and crosswalks on Evelyn Street waive any informalities in the interest of Information, maps, plans and the appli- ELEMENTARY SCHOL BID #1040-088”. permit the construction of a 6-foot fence in tract and bond for the proposed work and (from Washington Avenue to Roosevelt the Board of Education. No bid may be cation are available for your inspection in Direct all sealed bids to the Business Ad- the front yard. other contract documents thereto, as pre- Avenue). withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days the Public Works Building, 959 North Av- ministrator, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar * Variance for maximum height of a pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file A public hearing for same will be held on after the date set for the opening thereof. enue West, Westfield, New Jersey, and Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. flagpole - §12.05B of the Land Use Ordi- in their offices at 151 Sumner Avenue, Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. in Bidding shall be in conformance with the may be reviewed Monday through Friday, There will be a mandatory site inspec- nance allows a maximum height of 45 feet Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, and may the Council Chambers of the Municipal applicable requirements of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. tion on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 3:30 for flagpoles. The Applicant seeks a vari- be examined at the office of M. Disko Building, or any time and place to which a N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to Lori Boyd, Secretary p.m. in the cafeteria of the Evergreen ance to permit the installation of an 85 foot Associates during normal business hours. meeting for the further consideration of the “Public School Contracts Law”. Board of Adjustment Elementary School. All potential bidders, flagpole. Bidders will be furnished with a copy of such ordinance shall from time to time be Bidders are required to comply with the 1 T - 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $47.43 or their representatives, must attend in * Variance for location of a telecom- the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- adjourned, and all persons interested will requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- order to bid. Plans and specifications will munication tower in the front yard - neer, upon proper notice and payment of be given an opportunity to be heard con- lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). PUBLIC NOTICE be available at this site inspection upon §18.19E(2) of the Land Use Ordinance a check for cerning such ordinance. BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) per set does not permit a telecommunication tower Sixty-five ($ 65.00 ) Dollars for each A copy of same may be obtained from accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS payable to Environmental Remediation & in a front yard. The Applicant seeks to set, payable to M. DISKO ASSOCIATES, the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park check or certified check made payable to Management, Inc. (ER&M, Inc.). This fee place a telecommunication tower in the Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- the Westfield Board of Education, for ten INVITATIONS TO BID said cost being the reproduction price of is non-refundable. front yard. the documents and is not returnable. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. percent (10%) of the amount of the total Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- Each bid must be accompanied by a * Preliminary and Final Site Plan Proposal forms (as contained in the Monday through Friday by any member of bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. ders to bid for the following Project: deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the approval Specifications) provide for the awarding of the general public who wants a copy of By order of the Town of Westfield Board base bid, but not in excess of twenty same without cost. of Education, Union County, New Jersey. USER – FEE BASED SPRING TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- all the work to the lowest qualified bidder thousand dollars ($20,000.00) in form and BARBARA RIEPE Robert A. Berman RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP plicant also seeks such approvals, waiv- under a single contract. subject to conditions provided in the In- Township Clerk Board Secretary PROGRAM ers and variances from the requirements The guaranty accompanying the bid shall structions to Bidders. No bidder may 1 T - 3/10/05, The Times Fee: $36.72 1 T - 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $52.53 of the Zoning Ordinance as may be deemed be given in the amount of ten percent withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty Bids will be accepted only by mail or in necessary or required by the Town of (10%) of the bid and may be given at the (60) days after the actual date of the open- person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment at option of the bidder by a Certified Check or PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ing thereof. The sealed bid opening will be Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park the hearing in this matter. Bid Bond from a reputable insurance com- on Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in 2005 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Avenue, Scotch Plains 07076 (attn: Bar- TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town pany. the office of the Business Administrator. DOWNTOWN DISTRICT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION bara Riepe, Township Clerk) until April of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, bibbers The successful bidder will be required to 26, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. will meet at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, must be prequalified by the New Jersey RESOLUTION furnish a Performance Bond in the full The Township of Scotch Plains (herein- Thursday, March 24, 2005, in the Council Department of the treasury, Division of amount of the contract price, indemnifying Finance Policy Committee March 1, 2005 after “Township”) shall not be responsible Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 Building and Construction, prior to the the Owner from any and all proceedings, for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, date bids are received. Any bid submitted Downtown Westfield Corporation Budget of the Town of Westfield Special Improve- suits, or actions of any kind, name or delivered late by the Postal Service. At the at which time opportunity will be given to under the terms of the New Jersey statues ment District, County of Union, for the Year 2005: description and condition for the faithful above time, the bids will be publicly opened all those in interest to be heard and at not including a copy of a valid and active BE IT RESOLVED that the following statements of revenues and appropriations shall performance of the work, and a Payment and read aloud. All bids must be pre- which time the Board may approve, modify Prequalification/Classification Certificate constitute the Downtown Westfield Corporation Budget for the Year 2005, and Bond in the full amount of the contract sented in sealed envelopes, which are or deny the application. Any interested will be rejected as being non-responsive BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Budget be published in THE WESTFIELD price as security for the payment of all clearly marked, “USER FEE BASED party may appear at the aforesaid hearing, to bid requirements. LEADER in the issue of March 10, 2005; persons performing labor and furnishing RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP PROGRAM” either in person, or by their attorney, and All bidders must be prequalified in ac- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Town of materials in connection with the contract. 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New be given the opportunity to be heard with cordance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, Westfield does hereby approve the following as the Downtown Westfield Corporation Contractors and subcontractors shall Jersey 07076. No bid will be received after respect to the aforesaid application. as amended by Chapter 188, Laws of Budget for the year 2005: comply with the New Jersey Prevailing the time and date specified. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ap- 1968 as set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Recorded Vote: Ayes Council members Echausse, Betancourt, Wage Act, Laws of 1963, Chapter 150. After receipt of bids, no bid may be plication for development and all support- Labor in connection with the project shall Skibitsky, Goldman, Caruana, Neylan, Ciarrocca, Suppliers are required to comply with re- withdrawn within (60) days after the date ing maps, site plans and documents are be paid not less than wages as listed in Mayor McDermott quirements of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127, of the bid opening except if provided for on file in the office of the Town Engineer, Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- Nays None (Affirmative Action). herein. The bid of any bidder who con- 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey Abstain None Questions concerning this statement and sents to an extension may be held for Jersey, and are available for inspection Laws of 1963, or the U. S. Department of Absent Councilman Foerst consideration for a longer period of time as specifications should be directed to Mr. Labor Wage Determinations, whichever Monday through Friday, during normal Notice is hereby given that the Downtown Westfield Corporation Budget was approved may be agreed upon between bidder and Gary Leverence, Consultant (609) 259- are higher for each class of labor. municipal business hours. by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, on March 1, 2005. the Township. 8077. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Bidding shall be in conformance with the This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. A hearing on said Budget will be held at the Westfield Municipal Building on March 29, All bids must be on the bid forms pro- of Education reserves the right to reject applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. 2005 at 8:00pm at which time and place objections to said Budget for the Year 2005 may vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in and all bids, waive any informality or to 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC be presented by Downtown Special Improvement District taxpayers or other interested the bid package. Specification and bid accept a bid that in its judgment will be in lic School Contracts Law.” persons. forms may be obtained at the Office of the the best interest of the Board. Pitney Hardin, LLP Bidders are required to comply with the Director of Public Property, 2445 Plainfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood Judith A. Babinski, Esq. requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD CORPORATION Avenue, Scotch Plains, between the hours Board of Education P.O. Box 1945 lation P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Anthony Del Sordi, Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1945 17:27). Friday and purchased for a $50.00 non- Business Administrator (973) 966-8253 Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- 2005 BUDGET refundable fee. Board Secretary Attorneys for the Applicant tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) Bid proposals and all required docu- 1 T - 3/10/05, The Times Fee: $62.22 1 T - 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $85.68 days from the date of the opening of Bids REVENUES ments must be completed and submitted for the purpose of reviewing the bids and GENERAL REVENUE ANTICIPATED REVENUE by the date as set forth above. All docu- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE investigating the qualifi-cations of bidders, ments in the enclosed bid package must Amount to be raised by SPECIAL MEETING TOWN OF WESTFIELD prior to awarding of the Contract. accompany the bid proposal. Special Improvement District Assessment $377,575.00 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Board of Education reserves the In addition to the above documents, a Total General Revenue $377,575.00 TOWN OF WESTFIELD County of Union, State of New Jersey right to reject any or all bids or to waive certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond 425 EAST BROAD STREET informality in the bidding if in its judgment APPROPRIATIONS issued by a responsible bank, trust com- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY the School Board and public interest will pany or insurance company, payable to GENERAL APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATIONS 2005 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that New be served by so doing. the Township of Scotch Plains shall be AGENDA Operating Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC originally filed By order of the Board of Education, submitted with each bid as a guaranty that Salaries & Wages $137,070.00 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a Westfield, New Jersey. if a contract is awarded the bidder shall Other Expenses $240,505.00 AT&T Wireless (“Applicant”) filed an appli- Robert Berman execute said contract. The bid security Cellular Telephone Company, d/b/a Total General Appropriations $377,575.00 cation for use, height and bulk variances, Business Administrator shall be in the amount of ($500.00) Five AT&T Wireless (applicant) have made an together with preliminary and final site 1 T - 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $72.42 1 T - 3/10/05, The Leader Fee: $77.52 Hundred Dollars. application to the Zoning Board of Adjust- plan approval with the Town of Westfield All bid security, except the bid security of ment for the Town of Westfield, Seeking Zoning Board of Adjustment, seeking per- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the three apparent lowest responsible bid- Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan ap- mission to place twelve (12) telecommuni- ders shall, if requested in writing, be re- proval and a Use Variance. Applicant pro- cation antennas and an E911 antenna at turned after ten days (10) from the open- poses to erect an 85 feet cellular telecom- 2005 MUNICIPAL BUDGET 52 feet on an existing rooftop. The Appli- ing of the bids (Sundays and Holidays munication tower and related equipment cant proposes to install a screen 12 feet excepted) and the bids of such bidders in the front yard (located on Springfield above the roof which will match the build- TOWN OF WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION shall be considered withdrawn. Avenue) of the Wychwood Garden com- ing facade and to which the antennas will The successful Bidder shall be required plex. be flush mounted. The screen will be 53 to submit a Performance Bond in an The properties involved in this applica- FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED feet in height. Applicant also intends to amount equal to one hundred percent tion are located at 1400 East Broad Street, place equipment cabinets in the base- (100%) of the amount of the accepted bid Westfield, New Jersey and are identified DECEMBER 31, 2005 ment. The property which is the subject of at the time of contract execution. A Con- as Block 3902, Lot 4 on the official tax this application is located at 900 South sent of Surety regarding bonds required maps of the Town of Westfield. The prop- Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey, Revenue and Appropriation Summaries by the Contract Documents shall also be erty is located in the RA-2 zone district. which is located in the GB-3 Zoning Dis- submitted with the bid. Sureties shall be The applicant seeks variance relief of trict and is designated on the Tax Maps as SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND ANTICIPATED licensed and/or authorized to transact the Westfield Land Use Ordinance, as Block 2606, Lot 19 (“Property”). Applicant 2005 2004 business in the state of New Jersey and be follows: is seeking the following variances, ap- 1. Surplus $4,305,000.00 $3,500,000.00 acceptable to the Authority. The term of “C” Variances provals and waivers: 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 9,539,159.12 9,315,325.13 the contract shall be for a period com- 1. Use Variance - § 18.020 and § mencing June 6, 2005 to July 1, 2005 with * Use Variance – §18.19A – pro- 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 800,000.00 800,000.00 18.19A of the Land Use Ordinance permit an option to renew for one additional pe- posed telecommunications use is not per- 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 17,725,345.65 16,504,169.91 freestanding cellular telecommunications riod at the sole discretion of the Township. mitted Total General Revenues $32,369,504.77 $30,119,495.04 antennas as a conditional use only in the The Township reserves the right to re- * Height Variance – §11.28E(4) - 0-2, 0-3, C and GB-2 zone districts. This FINAL ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial antennas and facade will exceed allow- application seeks a variance to permit a informalities or to accept any bid which, in able height SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND 2005 BUDGET 2004 BUDGET freestanding cellular telecommunication the opinion of the Township of Scotch * Variance for placing antennas on 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages $15,729,073.00 $14,907,372.00 antenna in the RA-2 zone district. Plains, will be in the best interest of the a building that does not meet the 45 feet Other Expenses 12,537,231.77 11,289,223.04 2. Maximum Coverage Variance – Township all in accordance with the New minimum height requirement - §18.19A 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 822,800.00 754,500.00 By building an above grade structure - Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. * Preliminary and Final Site Plan § 11.15E (9) of the Land Use Ordinance 3. Capital Improvements 145,000.00 145,000.00 40A:11-1 et seq. The Township shall award approval allows no more that 17% of the area of any 4. Debt Service 1,275,400.00 1,083,400.00 the bid to the bidders which, in the lot to be covered by buildings and above TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 1,860,000.00 1,940,000.00 Township’s sole discretion, best serves, ground structures. The Applicant is seek- plicant also seeks such approvals, waiv- Total General Appropriations $32,369,504.77 $30,119,495.04 the interest of the Township. ing 18.65%. ers and variances from the requirements The Township also reserves the right to Total Number of Employees 343 345 3. Variance for exceeding fence of the Zoning Ordinance as may be deemed reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are height - § 12.07C of the Land Use Ordi- necessary or required by the Town of not available and/or appropriated. The 2005 DEDICATED SWIM POOL UTILITY BUDGET nance allows fences not to exceed 4 feet Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment at Township also reserves the right to not SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED in height when located in the front yard. the hearing in this matter. utilize these services if they are not neces- The Applicant seeks a variance to permit TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town 2005 2004 sary. the construction of a 6-foot fence in the of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment 1. Surplus $70,600.00 The selected Bidders, will, within seven front yard. will meet at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 786,500.00 775,400.00 days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an 4. Variance for maximum height Thursday, March 24, 2005, in the Council Total Revenues $786,500.00 $846,000.00 appropriate contract with the Township. of flagpoles - § 12.05B of the Land Use Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Ordinance allows a maximum height of 45 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, FINAL Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to feet for flagpoles. The Applicant seeks a at which time opportunity will be given to SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2005 BUDGET 2004 BUDGET Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- variance to permit the installation of an 85 all those in interest to be heard and at 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages $358,760.00 $315,506.00 nation in connections with Certain Public feet flagpole. which time the Board may approve, modify Other Expenses 243,200.00 346,484.00 Contracts and supplementing the Law 5. Preliminary and Final Site Plan or deny the application. Any interested Against Discrimination approved April 16, 2. Capital Improvements 1,040.00 855.00 approval. party may appear at the aforesaid hearing, 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. 3. Debt Service 157,000.00 160,155.00 either in person, or by their attorney, and 17:27, as amended from time to time, and The applicant also seeks approval of 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 26,500.00 23,000.00 be given the opportunity to be heard with the Americans With Disability Act. any and all other relief not indicated above Total Appropriations $786,500.00 $846,000.00 respect to the aforesaid application. All bidders must be registered with the that may be determined necessary during TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ap- Total Number of Employees 36 36 New Jersey Department of Labor to en- the course of the public hearings. plication for development and all support- gage in public work as defined in the A Public hearing has been ordered for ing maps, site plans and documents are BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- March 24, 2005 in the Council Chambers on file in the office of the Town Engineer, GENERAL SWIM POOL UTILITY 5661 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. at 7:00 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New 12:62-1.1 and must submit a Business Building located at 425 East Broad Street, Interest $3,265,895.50 $390,558.50 Jersey, and are available for inspection Registration Certificate with the Bid Docu- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time you Principal $11,427,000.00 $1,409,000.00 Monday through Friday, during normal ments. may appear and participate in the hearing Outstanding Balance $14,692,895.50 $1,799,558.50 municipal business hours. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate in accordance with the rules of the Board. This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. shall be paid to all workers on the job as Action may be taken. 40:55D-1 et seq. Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Town Council of the Town per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56,25 et seq. Information, maps, plans and the appli- New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC of Westfield, County of Union on March 1, 2005. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF cation are available for your inspection in A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on March 29, 2005 at SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF the Public Works Building, 959 North Av- Pitney Hardin, LLP 8:00 o’clock (PM) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2005 UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY enue West, Westfield, New Jersey, and Judith A. Babinski, Esq. WALTER F. DINIZO may be reviewed Monday through Friday, P.O. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 10, 2005 Page 19 Arts Association Plans Next Demonstration Charity Boxes on eBay Auction SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Plains and Fanwood Arts Association in Illustration, Ms. Rosenthal has illus- taught related arts throughout the state. will present a demonstration by Will- trated for magazines such as Time, U.S. She has designed for the “Time/Life Inter- iam O’Connor following their 7:30 News & World Report, and The New national Arts and Crafts Encyclopedia.” p.m. business meeting at the Fanwood York Times Magazine. She has also illus- The Wyckoff Gallery, the Time Life Community House on North Avenue trated book covers for Scholastic, Penguin Building, Newark Museum, the Su-Su on Wednesday, March 16. Putnam and Dutton. Gallery and Children’s Specialized Hospi- From an early age, drawing and Her artwork has been accepted in tal have featured Ms. Manheim’s artwork. painting became a driving force in Mr. jury show at the Society of Illustrators in Other local artists include Julie Roffe O’Connor’s life. He enrolled at the age New York for many years. Her portrait Barkin of Cranford, who used layers of of 10 at the Huntington School of Fine work and oil paintings are in private paper and metal to create a flower – “a Get Outta Arts, where he learned the fundamen- collections throughout the country. metaphor for the recipient of the money tals of painting, drawing and sculp- this box will hold; both the flower and Vicki Parker of Scotch Plains, who the recipient need nurturing to grow.” The House ture. He graduated with scholarships studied at Parsons School of Design, “How wonderful that this tzedakah to several leading art schools. School of Visual Arts, and the New Jersey By CAROL F. DAVIS box will enrich Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times At Alfred University, he explored Center for Visual Arts (NJCVA), stated, someone’s life acting and philosophy, however, paint- “Using collage, I was able to combine the and foster their The Afternoon Music Series ing, science fiction and fantasy took will present a chamber music con- essence of tzedakah in words and colors, growth,” said priority. uniting the concept of tzedakah with cert with four wind players from Ms. Barkin, an After graduating Alfred with hon- Hebrew and English inscriptions. The interior designer New York, along with pianist ors, Mr. O’Connor freelanced with faces on the beadwork and calligrapher. Mitchell Vines, in Beethoven’s many companies around the country represent the circle of Ms. Barkin, Quintet in E flat major on Sun- include Harper Collins, Alderac En- people that the gift of who began her day, March 13, at 4 p.m., at the tertainment Group, Doubleday Books, AMISH WAYS…The Westfield High School spring musical Plain & Fancy features charity will unite.” professional art Unitarian Church in Summit, lo- White Wolf Publishing, and others. Amish members, pictured, left to right: Chloe Zeitounian as Hilda, Steve Markowski Mediums ranging career design- cated at 4 Waldron Avenue. The He executed hundreds of illustra- as Ezra Reber, Nick Williams as Peter Reber, Allison Siko as Katie Yoder, and Dan from paper-making to ing books at program will also feature Poulenc’s tions for the Gaming and Publishing Foltz-Morrison as Papa Yoder. sculpture have in- Raven Press in Vicki Parker Elegy, Mendelssohn’s Concertpiece industries, as well as production de- spired Ms. Parker, New York City, and the Villa Lobos Trio. Tickets signs, posters and advertisements. He who calls art “her way served as Art Director with Kolker, Talley, has won numerous awards, the latest Plain & Fancy Musical to Open of making sense of Hermann advertising agency in Manhat- are $20 for adults and $15 for tan. seniors. Students attend free. A re- being the Award of Merit at the World the world.” Her art- Science Fiction Convention and Spec- She studied jewelry design at the Fash- ception will be held following the At Westfield High on March 10 work can be seen ion Institute of Technology, type design trum 11 “Empire from the Ashes.” At Westfield High on March 10 around the Tri-State performance. For further informa- Meryl Greene Salmon at the School of Visual Arts, and paper- tion, please call the church office at Mr. O’Connor moved from New WESTFIELD – Continuing in his This is an early work by Joseph Stein, area in venues such making at The New School. Since 1995, (908) 273-3245. York to New Jersey in 2000. He antici- tradition to periodically bring some of who wrote the play in collaboration as the Watchung Arts Center and the she has studied paper-making at NJCVA, pates a new century of painting and the lesser known Broadway shows to with Will Glickman. Years later, Mr. Ward-Nasse Gallery in New York City. and has since chosen paper-making and * * * * * * * exploring science fiction and fantasy the Westfield area public, theater Stein went on his own and wrote Fid- Tom Cherin of Westfield, the owner of paper as the medium for her expression. Family Week at the Theatre will art. teacher and director Joe Nierle has dler On the Roof. Thomas D. Cherin Designer/Goldsmith, Ms. Barkin has exhibited her artwork continue at the Cranford Campus For more information, please call selected as the Westfield High School Plain & Fancy will open on Thurs- commented that a tzedakah box “reminds at the 1997 Union County Juried Arts & of Union County College on March Thomas Yeager at (908) 322-5438. (WHS) spring musical, Plain & Fancy. day, March 10, with a 7 p.m. curtain. us of our obligation, as Jews, to share Crafts Show and the Palmer Gallery in 13, at 1 p.m. with Speaking Up Friday and Saturday shows, March 11 what we have with others, so that they Springfield. She was also selected to par- too can enjoy the fruits of the earth.” and Writing it Down! In this and 12, will begin at 8 p.m. in the ticipate in the first Cranford Artists Open OCAL TARS WHS auditorium, located at 550 Mr. Cherin, whose firm fabricates lim- Studio Tour in 2004. workshop taught by award-win- L S ited edition, unique and copyrighted ning playwright Jewel Seehaus- Dorian Road in Westfield. Watchung mixed media artist and hand original jewelry, has garnered awards from paper-maker Lois Shapiro also designed Fisher, students will brainstorm The show is celebrating the 50th DeBeers’ Diamonds International and Westfield Pupils Participate anniversary of its premier on January a tzedakah box, which features silver leaves ideas and learn to use conflict, char- Westfield Pupils Participate Diamonds Today, among others. “as a substitute for flames growing up- acter and structure in the in-class 27, 1955 at the Mark Hellinger The- Studying under various masters, Mr. atre. It is also part of the Paper Mill ward, much like the spirit of the Jewish writing of a mini-play. Students Cherin “learned how to forge the perfect People; solid, strong, valuable, impor- are given time to read from their In State Youth Art Exhibition Playhouse Rising Star Program. marriage of gem with mounting, and This musical comedy romance is set tant and lasting.” WESTFIELD — Two Westfield stu- Nicole’s art teacher is Helen learning to execute exquisitely refined scenes. Refreshments are served at on a rural Amish farm outside Bird-In- An art teacher for as long as she can the conclusion, and all are invited dents have had their artwork selected Mastrangelo and Coral’s art instructor finishes.” He has also studied at the remember, Ms. Shapiro is an instructor Hand near Lancaster, Pa. Ruth Win- Gemological Institute of America, Pratt to see The New Artists Showcase at to represent Union County at the State is Marylee Massenzio. Both pupils will at the Newark Museum, NJCVA, Youth Art Month Exhibition in Tren- receive a special award at the State ters (Emily Greenberg) and Dan King Institute and has worked with some of Somerset Art Association and the Union 3 p.m. It’s for kids ages 12 and up, (Christ Hild) are two sophisticated New the nation’s most innovative designers in and it’s free. You must register by ton on Thursday, March 17. House Annex and Goldfinch Square. County Teen Arts. She also leads work- Yorkers who come to sell the farm Dan South Florida and New York. shops in the greater Metropolitan area phone for this event by March 11, Coral Cooper, a fourth grader at Color copies of their artwork can be Clara Manheim of Scotch Plains said, Franklin Elementary School in seen at IKEA in Elizabeth. A large inherited from his grandfather. and founded Artshare, the Glove Project. by calling (908) 659-5189. An Amish elder, Papa Yoder (Dan “I’m a beader, and wanted to work with The coordinator of Women Against Westfield, and Nicole Spera, a seventh Youth Art Month Exhibit is on display beads, but also wanted to create some- * * * * * * * grader at Edison Intermediate School at IKEA until Monday, April 4. The Foltz-Morrison), wants the farm as a Breast Cancer, Ms. Shapiro also origi- wedding dowry for his daughter Katie thing that would keep at the forefront the nated “Editions,” a limited-edition art- On Saturday, March 12, at 7:30 in Westfield, are among the six artists county artwork may also be viewed at religious aspect of this piece of art. It was p.m., Plainfield’s Crescent Avenue selected from the county. www.artsonia.com/unioncounty1. (Allison Siko). However, complica- ists’ book. Her artwork may be found in tions, humorous and romantic, occur the end of the year, and I saw Chanukah museums and collections worldwide. Presbyterian Church will present fabric that I though was different and the Handbell Choir Festival in a when the city folk and country folk The tzedakah box auction will con- meet. would work well with beads. I just started tinue through next Thursday, March 17. performance including hundreds putting them together, and when I was To visit the auction, please log onto Hilda Miller (Chloe Zeitounian) done, this tzedakah box was the result.” of handbells resounding through welcome the outsiders with enthusi- www.ebay.com. the structure’s Gothic arches. There Ms. Manheim, who studied art at the For more information about the Jew- asm and thinks she is in love with Dan. University of Southern California, Rutgers will also be choirs for solo and Into this mix comes Peter Reber (Nick ish Federation of New Jersey and its group performances. The event is University, Kean College and the Union programs, please call (908) 889-5335 or Williams), Katie’s childhood sweet- County College Arts Students League, free, but donations are appreci- heart, who was banished from the com- visit www.jewishjerseycentral.org. ated. Then on March 13, the munity for fighting. He learns that POPCORN™ Plainfield Symphony Orchestra Katie is to marry his brother, Ezra will present a free children’s con- (Steve Markowski). cert at 4 p.m. For information, A simple, less complicated lifestyle Man of the House: please call (908) 561-5140 or visit of the Amish, who still do not embrace www.plainfieldsymphony.org. modern conveniences such as indoor plumbing, phones and cars, is an ad- Should be Condemned * * * * * * * Should be Condemned justment for the New York couple. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Audiences hear Old English spoken is coming to the Garden State Ex- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER For gosh sakes, it was just yesterday the man and see clothing from another era, NO POPCORNS won an Academy Award. Is this the best hibit Center in Somerset on March learn about shunning and witness a they’re offering him now? 11, 12, and 13. There will be 300 Following a viewing of director Stephen barn-raising. Herek’s Man of the House about a Texas Then there’s the matter of how ditsy the exhibits with contemporary crafts One of its songs, “Young & Fool- Ranger (Tommy Lee Jones) who must ensure five cheerleaders are portrayed. It’s as if every- and fine art, as well as food and ish,” became one of the most popular the safety of five cheerleaders who have wit- one connected with Man of the House had entertainment. Admission is $7. WESTFIELD WONDERS…A cat was created by Coral Cooper, left, while Nicole songs of 1955. Other songs include “It nessed a murder, my memory was disquiet- somehow never heard of the Women’s Move- For discount tickets or directions, Spera depicted a platypus. Wonders Me,” “Plenty of Pennsylva- ingly jogged. ment. Oh, there’s some disingenuous lip ser- Ludicrous as it was, there was still some- vice provided in a halfhearted attempt to please visit http:// nia,” “Follow Your Heart,” and “Plain ameliorate the injury: i.e. — one of the beau- www.sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/ We Live.” thing strangely familiar about it, even though Young Playwrights Contest I was thankfully sure I had never seen the likes ties is really a math genius. But the ploy only somerset/winter/. Maurice Blackmon, Stephanie of this atrocity before. furthers the insult. Christiano, Jeff Hogan, Suzanne It nagged at me. Paranoia seeped. What if To be even more certain that we are dissed * * * * * * * Toriello and Zal Spialter complete the properly, the script by John J. McLaughlin, The Average White Bandand, to- Winners Revealed by TTP the film was so bad that it not only amazed you Winners Revealed by TTP cast. with its ineptitude while you watched it, but Matthew Stone and Robert Ramsey doesn’t gether for three decades, will bring CRANFORD – Savings bonds will and third prize winner Vanessa Espinosa Ensemble members include Kristin then spawned another life in your psyche … bother supplying much of a plot beyond the their soulful sounds to New be presented to the winners of The of Roselle. like a computer virus that attacked your brain? sitcom-thin ramblings that pose as one. It’s Aguero and Jennifer Kujawski, co- really just a framework for the eye candy so Brunswick’s State Theatre, 15 Theater Project’s (TTP) Third Annual Honorable mention winners, who dance captains Kelly Braun, Nick Gee, that wouldn’t be fair. Young Playwrights Competition will receive citations and gift certifi- But then, in one of those little epiphanies unabashedly purveyed. In and of itself, that’s Livingston Avenue, tonight, Thurs- Brennan, Patrina Caruana, Gina all well and good. The five young women, day, March 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets Awards Ceremony and Performance cates, include Cynthia Baeza of Eliza- for which we can never quite give enough Castrorao, Caity Costello, Connor thanks, memory served me … virtually rode who in a predictable role reversal become are $20 to $45. If you are just on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. in the beth and Berkeley Heights residents Davis, Ian Devaney, Kristen Dilzell, divorcee Roland Sharp’s guardian angels, are Student Commons Atrium at Union Danielle Gonzales and Stephen Yellin. to my rescue like the cavalry. A cloud was lifted reading this, hurry and call (877) Aaron Eisenberg, Danielle Frogley, as I recalled something from my days at Olde certainly easy to look at. It’s the pretense that STATE-11. By the way, they are County College, 1033 Springfield Av- The winning scripts will be per- Rachel Gordon, Jeff Greenlaw, James Ivy Film Criticism College. It wasn’t quite makes it objectionable. the opening act for Tower of Power. enue in Cranford. formed by TTP’s professional actors. Hooper-Hamersley, Melanie Jackson, clear, but something was there. Without such an obvious affront to our Linden author Bill Mesce, Jr. will Admission is free and reservations Max Lazar, Mat Leonard, Nathan So, glad that I didn’t sell the textbook to intelligence, there might have been a cute give the bonds to first prize winner Jake are not required. Barnes and Noble following freshman year, I quotient to weaken the havoc Man of the Margolin, Greg Nelson, Mick Noblett, House wreaks on the senses. Jones is techni- Send all Arts News Brandman of Westfield, second prize For more information, please call Mia Parfumi, Lindsay Ryan, Annemarie dusted off my “Movie Reviewing 101.” I was winner Jonathan Schwartz of Cranford Mark Spina at (908) 659-5189. sure the chapter titled “Keeping an Open cally the cop in command, zealous to protect To [email protected] Valentine and Caroline Yost. Mind” would provide a reference and thus the witnesses whose testimony may at last bag Mr. Nierle is the director, who also disqualify this filmic ghost that had come to the mob boss he’s been trailing. But the gals County’s ‘Notable Women’ does musical staging. Bill Mathews is haunt me. soon appoint themselves his fashion police, County’s ‘Notable Women’ the Musical Director. Choreography is But it only stated as follows: “When re- nutritional counselors and advisors in les by Megan Rodd, a 2001 WHS gradu- viewing a film, one must enter the theater with affaires de coeur. This last duty comes into Queen of Arts ate, with Roy Chambers designing and an open mind, no matter how ludicrous the play when stolid Roland uncharacteristically CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 To be Recognized in Exhibit subject matter may appear at first blush. There deems to date one of the college gals’ profes- constructing the sets. Greg Ryan is the sors, portrayed by Anne Archer. Reindeer and Snowman ornaments for COUNTY – “Moving Forward: No- World’s Fair; Stage Manager. just may be a happy surprise around the bend. *” None of it works, particularly the anoma- my Christmas tree. table Women of Union County,” an exhi- • Sister Maria Borgia Byrne of Elizabeth All seats are reserved and tickets can lous dichotomy factor, if that’s what the The spring months will come alive bition of black and white photographs – Director of Obstetrics at St. Elizabeth’s Drat! I didn’t have my answer. It was be obtained from cast and stage crew. almost too much to bear. But wait. The next screenplay’s goal is beyond the scantily clad, with the Bunny Hop Pastel Pillow and highlighting the accomplishments of 15 Hospital; Ticket prices are $8 for Thursday slightly naughty, tee hee hee of it all. In other Union County women who have made • Judge Libby Sachar of Scotch Plains – paragraph read: “Never take an asterisk for my goddaughter will enjoy the Butter- evening and $10 for Friday and Satur- granted. Aside from being a good name for a words, they may appear to be no more than fly Parade hat and purse set. Poolside, significant contributions to the local, na- New Jersey’s first woman superior court day performances. vacuous lovelies, but when evil dares intrude, judge; play, it’s sound advice.” we’ll wrap ourselves in the Swimming tional and global community, will be dis- For more information or to order I looked back up. Indeed, there was an we’ve a surprise in store. Lessons fleece duck throw, mark the played at the Union County Courthouse • Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe of asterisk. My eyes descended to the bottom of Nah. Not here. Reese Witherspoon made through Thursday, March 31. Cranford – first African-American woman tickets, please call (908) 789-4548, the incongruity work to some minor degree in Fourth of July with Stand and Salute extension no. 2. the page like a sabotaged elevator. There it The exhibit may be viewed during regu- Baptist minister; was: * See appendix, “Exceptions to the Rules” Legally Blonde by partially satisfying a vesti- patriotic star pillows and playfully deco- • Mary Alice Barney Kean of Union – gial fantasy. That is, just because you’re a rate with the matching Beach Ball Pil- lar business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., … page 612. Monday through Friday, at the courthouse, leader in historic preservation; Eureka! The virus hadn’t wormed its way brilliant legal mind doesn’t mean you can’t lows and Throw in polka dot patterns. located at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth. • Nida Edwards Thomas of Elizabeth – into my memory after all. There it was; that’s endlessly agonize over accessorizing. Maybe you crave a challenge or find “The display celebrates Women’s His- developer of New Jersey’s first affirmative Wellman where I saw it lo these many years ago. It’s the But then Witherspoon, a consummate ac- puzzles entertaining instead of frus- tory Month and the 85th anniversary of the action plan for education; very first entry under “Exceptions to the Rules.” tress capable of bringing a sweet sarcasm to the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 role, was just acting. We’re not so sure about trating. If so, “Absolute Beginners passage of the 19th Amendment to the • Betty McGhee of Cranford – former Which reads as follows: “In the event the Origami” by Nick Robinson (Watson- “I pick musicals that are relatively movie assigned is about a Texas Ranger who Christina Milian as Anne; Paula Garces as United States Constitution giving women Executive Director of The ARC. Therese; Monica Keena as Evie; Kelli Garner Guptill Publications, A Quatro Book, the right to vote,” said Freeholder Bette • M. Elizabeth Chitty of Plainfield — upbeat, but which include the greatest must protect a group of cheerleaders who have number of students,” noted Ms. witnessed a murder, then the reviewer is ab- as Barb and Vanessa Ferlito as Heather. They’re 1999 and 2003, $22.50) belongs in Jane Kowalski, liaison to the Union County librarian and creator of reading therapy the cheerleaders/witnesses, and while there your craft library. Cultural and Heritage Programs Advisory programs; Wellman, who added that West Side solved from the Rule on Open-Mindedness. Let us not, in our film critiquing careers, may be a future Helen Hayes among them, it Step-by-step instructions for basic Board. • Sister Jacinta Fernandes of Elizabeth Story would feature up to 45 pupils. is not immediately evident. Although she has performed at Lin- confuse foolhardiness for tolerance.” folds like the “mountain,” “squash,” “The women featured in the exhibit — advocate for the homeless; Too bad I hadn’t boned up on the old All of which leaves us to ponder Jones. His “rabbit’s ear,” and bases like the “frog,” have made significant contributions to the • Judge Amalya Lyle Kearse of Union — coln Center and would love to keep primer before taking in this one. For there was decision to make this film is the artistic equiva- “fish,” “waterbomb” and “windmill” lives of residents of the county and be- U.S. District Court of Appeals, Second singing, Ms. Wellman sees her retire- suffering to be had. lent of getting drunk on shore leave and are detailed for some of the most in- yond,” she added. Circuit, N.Y.; and ment as a relaxing time during which Of course I didn’t know that. I simply waking up with a hideous tattoo. While he triguing projects available to origami “While many people are award that the • Jean Rae Turner of Elizabeth — author she might enjoy traveling and spend- assumed that while Man of the House didn’t may indeed be Man of the House, we have to Apgar score measures an infant’s physical and chronicler of Union County history. ing time with her two children who are have any Oscars in its future, it probably question if he’s in charge of his career.* enthusiasts. *Tommy Lee Jones has recently concluded Create an army of Santas, chicks, condition shortly after birth, only a few “Notable Women of Union County” is married and ready to start their fami- wasn’t as bad as the coming attractions would know that Dr. Virginia Apgar, obstetrician part of the yearlong centennial celebration leave us to believe. There might even be some filming of The Three Burials of Melquiades dragons, dogs, or even a patterned dish lies. Estrada, an independent effort which marks and developer of the test, was a native of of the Union County Courthouse. Performances of West Side Story redeeming value therein. and drinking cup using the generous Which leads one to another axiom: never his debut as director of a theatrical release film. Westfield,” Freeholder Kowalski revealed. For information about the centennial, will also be held on the evenings of He is also the producer and stars in this tale of supply of templates and pretty papers In addition to Dr. Apgar, the photo please contact Union County Clerk Joanne assume. Because if ever the apologists of Madi- tucked into a white envelope adhered March 12, 17, 18 and 19, with an son Avenue need to cite before some Congres- a ranch hand who had promised his pal a exhibit includes: Rajoppi, Chairman of the Union County afternoon performance on Sunday, proper burial. If the film has merit and Man of to the book’s inside back cover. • Mary Minor of Elizabeth – the first Courthouse Centennial Committee. sional committee an example of truth in ad- March 13. Leading the troupe will be vertising, the trailer for this film is their baby. the House merely represented the seed money, Springing forward into these diverse Union County woman to vote in 1920; For information about the photo ex- then it may be rationalized that the end justi- craft projects will be a fruitful experi- hibit, or to request an application to nomi- seniors Christine Deluca as Maria, The movie is as bad as the ads imply, and • Florence Dwyer of Elizabeth – the worse. fies the means. ence, whether you choose fleece, vel- second woman from New Jersey elected to nate additional “notable women,” please Abraham Hiatt as Tony and Matt lum, origami paper, decoupage or beads Capodicasa as Riff. Brian Glassett will In fact, about one-third of the way through * * * * * * * the U.S. House of Representatives; contact the Union County Division of this insane palaver, it’s easy to believe that Man of the HouseHouse, rated PG-13, is a as your tools. In the end, you’ll have • Mildred Barry Hughes of Elizabeth – Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl appear as Bernardo and Sarah Marable as Anita. either you or the world has gone crazy. You are Columbia Pictures release directed by Stephen beautiful baubles, soft-sculpture trea- New Jersey’s first female state senator; Street, Elizabeth, 07202, call (908) 558- nonplussed. What were the filmmakers think- Herek and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Cedric the sures and paper-pieced projects for oth- • Catherine Bauer Wurster of Westfield 2550 or e-mail [email protected]. New For tickets to West Side Story, please ing? Did Jones, who plays Texas Ranger Roland Entertainer and Christina Milian. Running ers to admire. – urban planner and designer of the 1939 Jersey Relay users should dial 7-1-1. call (908) 322-9616. Sharp, honestly believe this was a viable project? time: 97 minutes. Page 20 Thursday, March 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION LEGENDARY LAURIE WELLMAN RETIRING SPFHS Music Mentor Has Left An Indelible Area Artists’ Charity Boxes to Be Legacy on School District By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN John the Apostle School in Clark/Linden. Tom Cherin Auctioned for Jewish Federation Debra Livingston Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times While attending her son’s graduation SCOTCH PLAINS – Laurie in Delaware, Ms. Wellman remembered By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN federation makes a real difference in both Sixteen parties for the past nine years. Scotch Plains artist Debra Livingston Wellman, who will be retiring after 24 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times our local community, and to needy Jews A graduate of Carnegie-Mellon Uni- said the person holding her box “can be how the guest speaker opined that a SCOTCH PLAINS – Today, March years as a career teacher in the Scotch number of the graduates would prob- around the globe.” versity with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in seen in the mirrored Jewish stars sur- Plains-Fanwood district’s music depart- 10, at 4:30 p.m., tzedakah boxes – or Westfield jeweler and metal-smith, Graphic Design, she designed and illus- rounded by rich iridescent metal leaf, ably never be employed in the field of charity boxes – crafted by 10 artists from ment and 10 years as Scotch Plains- study they pursued in college. Mark Malinsky, depicted the tree of life trated many medical journals as a senior prompting him or her to reflect in- Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Mu- New Jersey will be auctioned off on eBay and the Ten Commandments on his box. art director. As a freelancer, she illustrated ward. The hand-painted word ‘give’ The comments struck Ms. Wellman, to raise funds for programs sponsored by sic Director and Show Producer, has who told The Leader/Times, “But I “These elements create peace, harmony, medical textbooks, journals and diagrams then reminds the holder of the purpose built a long history of making a differ- the Jewish Federation of Central New protection and, above all, God’s blessing,” for court cases. of the tzedakah box.” always wanted to be a music teacher, Jersey, which is based in Scotch Plains. ence in the lives of her students. and I became one.” She noted that, as said Mr. Malinsky, who designs and fabri- Regarding her tzedakah box design, Ms. Livingston, who holds a Bach- “It has always been my goal to include A special reception will be held at cates rings, earrings, necklaces and reli- Devorah Wolf of Westfield commented, elor of Fine Arts degree from the Rhode a student, she was involved in chorus 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains as many students in a worthwhile ex- gious items. “Jews are a proud and strong people Island School of Design, has donated perience that they would remember as the one-week auction is launched. His original work has been exhibited who share both tradition and values. her artwork to fundraising activities in Each of the artists will discuss how they for the rest of their lives,” Ms. Wellman at several galleries in the New York Though we have struggled throughout the state, including the cover of the said, “and to reach those students who became inspired to create their boxes. Metropolitan area, including The Jew- our history, our spirit of giving and 2004 Breast Cancer Calendar and the Naomi Lipstein, Marketing and Com- might not always be considered as ish Museum. He studied and worked helping those in need has sustained us.” Symphony’s Art Strings 2005. talented as everyone else.” Numerous galleries During her interview with The and museums, includ- Westfield Leader and The Scotch ing The Museum of Plains-Fanwood Times, she remem- Modern Art in New bered students like Scotch Plains resi- York, the National Gal- dent Meryl Leigh Bezrutzcyk, who lery of Art and the she called “an uncut diamond.” She Victoria and Albert Mu- also recalled one male student with a seum in England have beautiful bass voice who, at first, re- featured Ms. luctantly agreed to join the school’s Livingston’s artwork. choir, eventually won a key role in the Westfield artist SPFHS production of How to Suc- Joanie Schwarz ceed in Business, and later exploded Rosenthal said of her Lois Shapiro Clara Manheim Julie Barkin Mark Malinsky Devorah Wolf Joanie Rosenthal onto the New York City, and now first tzedakah box, “I Netherlands, theater scene. Laurie Wellman found the simplicity of After trying to teach her choir stu- munications Director of the Jewish Fed- throughout the world, including stu- Ms. Wolf added, “The Star of David, the box to be so beautiful, and decided to and All-State, while her sister, Dr. Beth eration of New Jersey, told The Westfield dents a song in Italian one afternoon, Gillin, was an artist. dios and galleries in Germany, Bel- in all of its varied forms, reminds us who work with that simplicity in my creation. she noticed a group of her pupils Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood gium and Japan. we are and who we aspire to be. It My main inspiration was that, while I do “My father used to say, ‘I have one Times that the boxes, which are used to huddled in the front of the school. At daughter who colors and paints and Mr. Malinsky graduated with a Bach- summons memories of our past and not speak or write Hebrew, I think it is a first, the situation seemed suspicious. collect money for charities, are often elor of Arts degree in Jewelry and Met- hopes for our future and, I hope its use beautiful language, both when spoken the other doing ‘The Eensy Weensy found in homes and synagogues. Specific “I was going to tell them, ‘Hey guys, Spider,” laughed Ms. Wellman. “He alwork from the Bezalel Academy of on this tzedakah box will inspire us to and when written.” whatever you’re doing, I’m watching organizations might also supply their Art in Jerusalem, Israel. give generously.” “I wanted to design a tzedakah box didn’t live to see my success, though.” own boxes for monies to be collected for you.’ But, as I got closer, do you know A board member of the New Jersey Scotch Plains artist Meryl Greene A professional graphic designer with a that would give me a chance to utilize what they were doing? They were prac- their purposes. Salmon hopes her tzedakah box “would Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic De- the Hebrew language, and have my Music Educators Association, where Ms. Lipstein added that each of the ticing their Italian so they could learn she focuses on choral performance and be a constant reminder of the impor- sign and a Master of Fine Arts degree in children – the next Jewish generation that song,” she recalled. artists was given the same tin box to tance of giving.” Visual Communications, Ms. Wolf strives in my family – who learn Hebrew at procedures, she also directed Regional which they applied their own craft ma- So many of Ms. Wellman’s students Chorus in 1992. She also served as “I used small beads, subtle colors to identify design needs based on her Solomon Schechter Day School, be a have been selected for the All-Eastern, terials based on their concepts and de- and a simple design that can be dis- clients’ requirements and goals, and pro- part of this project by making sure I got Front Squad Advisor for the SPFHS signs. National, All-State and Regional Cho- Marching Band. played anywhere. The geometric Jew- vides customized graphic design solu- the spelling and the lettering of the ruses. She has sent many other talented “The eBay auction is exciting,” said ish stars are the proud symbol of an tions. Hebrew word ‘tzedakah’ correct,” she Ms. Wellman counts leading last Federation Executive Vice President pupils to the American Choral Direc- spring’s production of Les Miserables, ancient heritage that stresses unity and She excels in a range of creative are- concluded. tors Conventions and, every time, she Stanley Stone, “because it gives us a helping out one another,” said the art- nas, including book and publication A graduate of Syracuse University cum which raised over $5,505 for the Inter- chance to get the word out, in an innova- said, the pupils return to SPFHS with faith Council for the Homeless of ist, who has been crafting party decora- design to corporate materials, signage laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree new skills and knowledge they eagerly tive and creative way, about how the tions for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Sweet and packaging. Union County, as one of her greatest Continued on Page 19 impart to others. accomplishments. TAKE THE STAGE A native of Scotch Plains and a SPFHS Going beyond the stage and turning TAKE THE STAGE graduate, Ms. Wellman began teaching the musical into a fundraiser “took the in the school district in 1981 when there musical to a higher level,” said Ms. Queen of Arts Community Players Prove were only 20 students in SPFHS, four in Wellman. Park Middle School, and 15 in Terrill She recalled that following the musi- Craft Projects, Books, and Patterns Jury Duty Can Be Exciting Middle School studying music. Now, cal, which was directed by Tom Pedas, For All the Year ‘Round Jury Duty Can Be Exciting approximately 340 music students are audience members generously tossed flourishing at the high school and the $100 bills into a basket to help benefit By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY courtroom setting in Old Bailey itself. number keeps rising. the organization’s programs and needy March Into Spring Crafting Fleece, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The whole plot revolves on the be- “I’ve always tried to do music that children. WESTFIELD — Michael Jackson, lievability of accused murderer Mr. incorporates a wide variety that the The Les Miserables production was Beads, Decoupage, Vellum, Origami Robert Blake and Leonard Vole, the main Vole. Mr. Field delivers his lines with kids find some part of it that they like,” especially successful because “the students By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN duced or embellished using a photo- character of Agatha Christie’s mystery, perfect naiveté. The audience (as the said Ms. Wellman when asked to ex- were more polished than ever before and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times copy machine, colored pencils, wa- Witness for the Prosecution, all have one jury box) believes his sympathetic story plain the students’ burgeoning inter- there was a great amount of parent in- Soon it will be time to shed those tercolors, or paints. Suggestions for thing in common: they all probably will although there is no other reasonable est. volvement,” according to Ms. Wellman. bulky winter clothes and accurate cutting, prepar- wind up in jail because a jury thinks each explanation of the woman’s death other “And,” she added modestly, “I guess “There were moments during that show off sparkly bead and ing your surfaces by has committed a heinous crime. than by his hand. At the end of Act II they like me.” musical when I was just stand there and bauble creations at the sanding and priming, Westfield Community Players’ when he screams, “It’s a nightmare, an A graduate of Hartwood College in get chills,” she said. beach and pool. and positioning your (WCP) drama, presented weekends awful, evil dream,” the audience empa- Oneonta, N.Y., where she earned her Last Friday, Ms. Wellman debuted “Bead Girl” by Mikyla images are also de- through Saturday, March 19, is one of thizes with this man seemingly caught Bachelor of Science degree, Ms. West Side Story, her final production at Bruder (Chronicle scribed. Christie’s most well known plays be- in a Kafka-esque web of circumstantial Wellman took a number of graduate SPFHS. During her telephone interview, Books, 2001, $18.95) Using solid or pat- cause of the 1957 Billy Wilder directed evidence. courses at Montclair State University cast members were busily re-coordinat- motivates crafters to terned vellum, over 150 movie version starring Tyrone Power, With the newly revealed set, more and Westminster Choir College. After ing their schedules to makeup for re- gather beads in all shapes, crafting possibilities are Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton characters spring to life. Evan Blank returning to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood hearsal time lost due to inclement weather. sizes and colors to create: available to readers of and Elsa Lanchester. plays Mr. Myers, the prosecuting attor- area and having two children, she be- The challenging dance numbers and 25 projects. Over 500 “Designing with Vel- The cast that WCP Director Maurice ney. Mr. Blank commands the stage gan working at the Fanwood-Scotch beautiful music surrounding West Side beads and ingredients such lum” by Robin Johnson/ Moran has assembled is pretty stellar in with his personality and deliciously Plains YMCA. Story are guaranteed to make the pro- as elastic thread and jump text by Dan Maryon (The Sophisti- its own right. droll delivery of lines. The actor seems Before beginning her tenure in the duction yet another praiseworthy ad- rings are included in this kit/book. cated Scrapbook – an imprint of Au- When Mr. Vole (Patrick Field) is ar- to be a conglomeration of Nathan Lane, public school district, Ms. Wellman dition to Ms. Wellman’s repertoire. According to Ms. Bruder, “a bead tumn Leaves, 2001, $14.95). was employed as a music teacher at St. Continued on Page 19 girl” bypasses the jewelry counter and Working with vellum isn’t always makes her own pieces fol- easy unless you are armed lowing the book’s three with these instructions categories: “ready to for picking the best ad- Ms. Kolar’s Oils Exude wear,” “homespun décor” hesives and inks to make and “heads up” for adorn- these projects come to ing your tresses. All pieces life. The artist and au- Excellence at Westfield can be made from mate- thor, who hail from Utah rials included in a “tool – the scrapbooking epi- box” filled with wire cut- center – explore beyond ters, headpins, pliers, that craft to bring fresh Gallery This Month clamps, jump rings and and ground-breaking By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN more. ideas for bookmaking, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Some of the top projects frame and matte mak- WESTFIELD – Fifteen lush oil in “Bead Girl” include the split- ing, gift-wrapping and homemade second dangle earrings, elastets (I portraits by Westfield artist Linda Kolar, invitations. which feature regional models, are be- made three in 30 minutes), the star- Inspiration is hard to ignore in “4 light starbright orna- ing exhibited at the Westfield Art Gal- Seasons of Fleece” by Bar- lery, located on the first floor of the ment, sparkling hairclip bara Finwall, Nancy Javier with Czech glass beads, New Jersey Workshop for the Arts and Geri Clements (Lei- (NJWA), 150-152 East Broad Street in the seed-beaded bobby sure Arts, 2005, $24.95). pins, and power ponytail town. Sixty-eight projects (11 Ms. Kolar told The Westfield Leader tie with fruity berry beads. do not require sewing) Turning to paper as a and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times celebrate autumn, win- that her portraits, which were displayed crafting medium, “Abso- ter, spring and summer lute Beginner’s Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times by press time, would be joined by an using this versatile and TRIAL BY JURY…Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Jon Heron) grills witness Romaine Vole assortment of her landscape oils in the Decoupage” by Alison cozy fabric. (Renee Litwin) while the rest of the courtroom awaits her response. Her husband has Jenkins (Watson-Guptill “Faces and Places” exhibition. Tips for marking, curl- been accused of murdering an older woman, a rich widow, in Westfield Community However, the portraits, all of which Publications, A Quatro ing and fusing the fabric Player’s Witness for the Prosecution. The Agatha Christie mystery runs weekends through Saturday, March 19. were created during studio sessions spon- Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Leader/Times Book, 1999, $22.50) are offered and a bounti- through Saturday, March 19. LADY IN RED...One of Linda Kolar’s challenges, “The only re- sored by the Art Centre of New Jersey in ful index of patterns fin- rested for the murder of a rich, middle– Livingston and the Nutley Art Group, magnificently lush oil portraits is in- quirements are patience, enthusiasm a young Charles Laughton with a pinch cluded in “Faces and Places” at the ishes off this treasured volume. Hon- aged widow, he goes to famous lawyer Sir of Mario Cantone from HBO’s “Sex and contain “more detail, and are more like and an eye for color.” estly, I cannot stop flipping through Westfield Art Gallery. Using tools like tweezers, adhesives, Wilfrid Robarts (Jon Heron) to take his the City” fame thrown in for good mea- a finished portrait compared to some of this book and dog-earing pages filled case. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near- sure. This Shakespeare trained actor spews the earlier ones that are rougher look- York with notable artists and mentors. sponges, paints and varnish, the be- with projects I cannot wait to try. ginner can assemble an ivy candle fatal heart attack is supposed to limit his forth sarcasm and humor effortlessly in a ing,” according to Ms. Kolar. She also honed her skills at The Mu- For autumn, I’ll try my hand at the courtroom diet to bland civil suits. The believable, clipped British accent. Often, she related, her portraits ex- seum of Modern Art and the National lamp, fan glass vase, elegant wastebas- Fall Leaves Fleece Throw sprinkled ket using the antiquing technique, or temptation of this intriguing case, like a Another delightful character is house- press some feeling related to her by the Academy of Design. with patterned fleece foliage and slice of Bavarian crème pie, proves too keeper Janet Mackenzie, played to the model during the painting process. Exhibiting since 1988, Ms. Kolar a playful butterfly box. embrace the pattern for the Fall Into The inside back cover of the book much of a stretch of his willpower and he hilt by character actress Joyce Lee Each of the artist’s portraits touch has garnered awards in local and re- Autumn fleece teddy bear. In the agrees to defend the young man. Goldberg. As one feisty broad with a the audience remarkably and deeply gional group shows, and her paintings offers an envelope filled with several winter, I’ll find comfort in the in- black and white and color pictures of The sole witness in the case is Ro- brogue, she doesn’t take any nonsense because Ms. Kolar has a flawless way of and drawings have been purchased for structions for the Red Plaid Scarf and maine Vole (Renee Litwin), the ac- from either attorney, never misses a detailing the emotion and personality private collections in New Jersey and animals, cupids, birds and bowls of Hat set and create the playful Santa, fruit, and more that can be repro- cused murderer’s wife who starts out as beat in the rhythm of the dialogue and of her subjects through rich, broad New York. The Artists on Location Continued on Page 19 a witness for the defense, but through draws the viewer into her world of brushstrokes. auction in Garrison, N.Y, have sold her a series of twists and turns, winds up as simultaneously being hurt and angry. Currently, Ms. Kolar is exhibiting oil landscapes since 1995. a witness for the prosecution. Ms. Goldberg’s monologue of the events two of her pieces at the Art Centre of A member of the Westfield Art Asso- Some fine performances make up of the night of the murder was a treat for New Jersey’s two-month show at the ciation, she continues to draw at Minerva the bulk of the evening. Mr. Heron the ear with her melodious, musical voice Morris County Library in Whippany. Durham’s Spring Studio in SoHo and in makes Sir Wilfrid’s mannerisms mes- and credible, authentic Irish cadence. She specializes in portrait and land- Watchung. She will teaches drawing on merizing. His eyeglasses and pen serve The cast is rounded out with a tal- scape painting, and practices drawing Monday evenings this month at the him well as functional, totally believ- ented group of supporting actors and in charcoal and Conte crayon. Westfield Adult School. able props as he punctuates and ges- walk-ons. “I have loads of ideas for more land- Ms. Kolar expressed her gratitude to ticulates with them in a grand manner. Witness has interesting if not unique scapes which I hope to do in the spring,” Kitty Scholsberg of the NJWA for “mak- The spectacular scene change from characters, credible plot twists and she said. ing a venue available to artists to display Act I to II reveals an impressive set by plenty of suspense. With this latest The artist, who developed her talent their work and for creating an artistic designer Bill McMeekan and his set production, it’s no mystery as to why in a one-credit life-drawing course at buzz in the center of a business district.” construction team. Like a children’s the WCP have been around since 1934 Mount Holyoke College in South The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to pop-up book, the set transforms from and have won numerous awards for Hadley, Mass., has studied extensively 3 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and the a lawyer’s small office to a two-level their work. at the Art Students’ League of New exhibit will last through March.