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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 10, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Judge Gives Hillcrest Academy Year to Relocate From Lincoln By MEGHAN GILL until June 30, 2007. Regarding the terms of the lease Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Judge Caridad Rigo turned over agreement between the BOE and the WESTFIELD — A state adminis- her recommendation to State Com- UCESC, Judge Rigo’s decision states, trative law judge last week ruled in missioner of Education Lucille Davey “when a tenancy for a stated term of favor of the Union County Educa- for her consideration on August 2. a year or more is converted to a hold- tional Services Commission Commissioner Davey has 45 days to over month to month tenancy by rea- (UCESC) in its case against the adopt, reject or modify this decision; son of an expiration of a written lease Westfield Board of Education (BOE), otherwise, the decision is final, the without execution of a renewal lease, thus giving Hillcrest Academy, an judge stated. the holdover tenancy is ordinarily alternative high school that the The BOE had opted not to renew the subject to all of the terms and condi- UCESC operates, the option to re- UCESC lease at Lincoln and had sought tions of the written lease other than its main at the Westfield BOE’s Lincoln to have Hillcrest out of the Westfield durational term.” School facility on Westfield Avenue Avenue building by October 1. “The best interests of the students and the general community at large is best served if UCESC stays at the Lin- coln School location for the 2006-2007 academic year,” Judge Rigo stated. The judge said in her ruling that ending Hillcrest’s lease in October would violate the provision of New Jersey state law requiring that all stu- dents receive “thorough and efficient education” as well as stipulations re- lating to the federal government’s “No Child Left Behind” statute. She stated that non-renewal of the lease began following a May 3 incident in which six Hillcrest students were ar- rested and charged with stealing a Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader bicycle and a car. “Four Hillcrest stu- WESTFIELD GOES HOLLYWOOD...Terrence Howard, left, and Queen Latifah, center, sitting, prepare to shoot a scene dents misbehaved, requiring Westfield for Perfect Christmas in the alley behind Brummers Chocolate as crew members set up, right. Producers plan to release the police intervention,” the judge stated. movie, which will feature four different locations in downtown Westfield, in time for the holiday movie season. Richard Kaplow, Westfield BOE Katie Newingham for The Westfield Leader attorney, told The Westfield Leader, ONE-WAY STREET...The Westfield town council will revisit an ordinance to Council Raises Town Permit Fees change Osborn Avenue by McKinley Elementary School into a full-time one-way “I believe I will be filing some written street in the fall. exceptions (of the judge’s ruling) to the commissioner. It appears to me that some issues were not addressed, For Sidewalk Cafes, Limos, Filming Town Proposes Traffic such as why the commission (UCESC) is granted an entire year to By CHRISSY HAMWAY outside seats, the cost will be $350. really just a wind down of a long 18- find alternative facilities.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The permit fee will increase to $425 month process.” Change at McKinley School Mr. Kaplow also said that the BOE WESTFIELD – The town council for those restaurants that seat more The council increased the limou- By KATIE NEWINGHAM life.” has the right to know and should be raised fees for downtown filming, than 50 people outside. sine license fee from $10 to $50 per Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Town Councilman Tom Bigosinski, permitted to monitor the commission’s limousine service and sidewalk cafés Currently, there are 26 restau- company. There are 14 limousine WESTFIELD – The town council whose Fourth Ward includes search for alternative facilities. during its August 1 meeting. The rants licensed to operate sidewalk companies currently licensed in is considering a proposed ordinance McKinley, said that the public safety Nelson Wolf, representing Lisa Stern council, which had been reviewing cafés, according to the town clerk’s Westfield. to change the traffic patterns around committee has considered this area a and Sue Hopper, the residential neigh- the fees for 18 months, received input office records. Some restaurant “The only problem I have is that McKinley Elementary School. The hot spot for some time now and be- bors of Hillcrest who were partici- from fire, police, building and health owners told The Westfield Leader the town is dragging their feet and proposed ordinance would make lieves that making Osborn Avenue a pants in the case, said, “According to officials. they believe that the fee increase is they shouldn’t wait so long to pump it Osborn Avenue (adjacent to First permanent one way is the best ap- the rules, my client is allowed to file an “Some of the fees hadn’t increased reasonable, while others think it is up from $10 to $50. I think they Street where the school is located) a proach to safeguard the McKinley exception. We have 13 days to do this.” in 10 to 20 years,” Town Council unnecessary. should have a progression,” said permanent one-way street between students and faculty. Caught in this crossfire between Finance Chairman Peter Echausse “I think it’s fair,” said Ferraro’s Albert Lehmkuhl, owner of Galaxy First Street and West Broad Street in “Whatever it takes to keep the chil- UCESC and the BOE is WYACT, the said. owner Charles Murray. “If we have Coach, Inc., which is located in a southeasterly direction. dren safe, even if it is at some incon- Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative In an attempt to increase town more seats, we should be paying Westfield. As of right now, the one-way des- venience to residents, is necessary,” Theater, Inc. The community group revenue, an ordinance will change more.” Ferraro’s currently seats about “If you’re not based in Westfield, I ignation for the street is full-time per said Mr. Bigosinski. “Perhaps the so- subleases space at Lincoln School the policy concerning restaurants’ 50 people outside. don’t think the rate should be the the council’s recommendation, but lution is to step up police control that from UCESC. Prior to the judge’s use of outdoor seating. Instead of a “It’s not fair to raise the price to same as people who are domiciled in the council will revisit the issue in the will serve as a deterrent to the people decision, WYACT did not know where flat permit fee of $100 a year for sit outside our establishment and Westfield,” Mr. Lehmkuhl said. fall. who are making the illegal turn (on it was going to hold its classes. sidewalk cafés, restaurants must now eat dinner,” said Frank Vesfailo, the Additionally, the council increased Jo Ann Carrington, a First Street Osborn) and endangering our most UCESC Superintendent William pay a per-seat fee. For one to 10 son of Brick Oven’s owner. Brick the application fee to film in resident, told The Westfield Leader, vulnerable citizens, the five- to 11- Petrino said, “(WYACT) benefits the outdoor seats, the cost will still be Oven offers 12 seats at its outdoor Westfield from $50 to $100 and the “It is unnecessary to make Osborn a year-old students.” local children. It would be very un- $100 per year. However, if a restau- tables. per-day filming fee from $500 to one-way street. There must be some The ordinance has been tabled un- fortunate if they became a casualty of rant seats 11 to 25 people outside, Northside Trattoria owner Chris $1,000. This increase only applies to alternate way to manage the traffic, til the end of September or the begin- this process.” the fee will be raised to $250. For Boyle expressed concern over other commercial vendors, not local resi- which is only a problem for a half an ning of October. At that point, the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 establishments offering 26 to 50 businesses following the guidelines dents. In 2005, 11 production com- hour in the morning and a half an hour public safety committee will review or submitting a plan for fewer seats panies, including one local resident, in the afternoon.” the ordinance and take into consider- than they actually plan on having. “I applied for licenses to film in “An easier solution would be to put ation how effective the one way on Local Mayors Discuss State have no problem with it as long as Westfield, according to the town a police officer there or add an extra Osborn Avenue was up until that point. enforcement is thorough,” Mr. Boyle clerk’s office. guard instead of inconveniencing all The committee will then decide if said. Most of these companies filmed the residents. This (proposed ordi- Osborn Avenue will become a per- Property Tax Deliberations “We just kind of piggybacked the commercials for businesses such as nance) is putting more traffic back on manent one-way street or instead be- By PAUL PEYTON AND FRED ROSSI pared to other states.” Summit model (for restaurant per- Macy’s, Bank of New York and K- Rahway Avenue and the (traffic) come a one-way street only in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mayor Skibitsky noted that in 2005 mits),” said Mr. Echausse. “In the Mart. The commercials were filmed circle. The town needs to stop these morning for drop-off and in the after- AREA – As Trenton lawmakers sit- Westfield collected $1.2 million in grand scheme of things, these are not both in private residences and on town people from double parking – that noon for pickup, along with any new ting on four joint legislative panels municipal court revenues from driv- big revenue sources for the town. It’s streets. will make things safer; sorry moms, suggestions, said Councilman Mark began deliberating property tax reforms, ing-while-intoxicated arrests, mov- you’ll have to wait an extra three Ciarrocca. local mayors were skeptical as to ing-violation summonses, and other minutes to drop off your kids,” Ms. “In response to the residents’ con- whether the meetings would produce a similar areas. He said $600,000 of Film Crew Shoots Movie Carrington said. cerns, Osborn Avenue is undergoing real solution to rising property taxes. that money went to the state. Thomas Dries, also a First Street a new traffic pattern, and anytime a In his address at the start of the “Those are sort of hidden taxes,” he resident, said, “I’ve been here since change is made there is a period of special summer session, Governor Jon said. “It means that we have to come Scenes in Downtown WF ‘81 and traffic has always been a adjustment for the moving public and Corzine said that if nothing is done, up with that money somewhere else.” WESTFIELD – On Tuesday, a film Bounce). Queen Latifah (Chicago), one problem, but I live near a school, so if more signs are needed or police New Jersey property tax levies will He said state aid to Westfield was crew shot multiple scenes for an up- of the film’s producers, also stars as the it’s expected. The cars are facing enforcement, that can be arranged,” double to $20 billion within a decade. around $4.5 million this year. “That coming Christmas movie in down- narrator. one way now, but the kids and par- said Mr. Ciarrocca. He said property taxes currently ac- (aid) has been flat for three years.” town Westfield. Terrence Howard (Hustle and Flow, ents are still jaywalking. I under- McKinley Principal Claudia count for “46 percent of all tax rev- “(It is) amazing. They (the state) Firehouse Films, Inc. shot three Crash) makes a cameo appearance stand the (town council’s) concerns Andreski said, “We’ve had a lot of enues in New Jersey. The national increase their spending by 10 percent scenes for Perfect Christmas, which and was on set in Westfield on Tues- for the safety of the children, but traffic problems, and having (Osborn average is roughly 30 percent.” while our aid is flat,” he said. it plans to release in time for this day. what about the residents? The resi- Avenue) as a one way in the morning He said that benefits, which are ex- He said pensions are one year’s holiday season. The crew is poised to return to dents of the area don’t feel it (Osborn and afternoon has helped.” pected to increase 70 percent over the Westfield’s “budget busters.” He said The movie stars Morris Chestnut Westfield next Tuesday to film an Avenue) needs to be a permanent Deidre Gelinne, co-chairwoman of four years, and “an $18 billion un- that projections indicate that pensions (Ladder 49), Gabrielle Union (Bring It additional scene. one way. For 182 school days for Bikers, Runners and Kids are En- founded pension liability,” are causing in the 2007 municipal budget will On, Breakin’ All The Rules) and Charlie A full feature will appear in next very few times a day (for traffic titled to Safety (BRAKES), said, “I’ve the state fiscal problems. The pension increase $500,000. The state did not Murphy (“Chappelle’s Show,” Roll week’s Arts & Entertainment section. problems), I think it’s unnecessary seen the situation at dismissal time liability, he said, is among the factors require towns to fund pensions for to change the night times, weekends and it’s very unsafe; (therefore) any- that are flattening state aid to towns. several years, which has caused big and summers for the residents; it thing that improves the safety for the Four state legislative joint commit- increases in municipal budgets. will completely change residential children is good.” tees were formed, focusing on public In terms of the concept of reducing school funding, government consoli- the number of municipalities in the dation and shared services, public state from 561, Mayor Skibitsky said, employees benefits and constitutional “there is more accountability” at the reform. A citizens’ property tax con- local level of government.” vention will meet over the next three He listed the New Jersey School months to develop solutions to New Construction Corporation and the Jersey property taxes, which are the University of Medicine and Dentistry highest in the nation. of New Jersey (UMDNJ) as examples If no solution is found, Governor of the state’s wasteful spending. He Corzine said he would move for a said rising property taxes and the citizens’ convention with the place- increased sales tax would drive New ment of a voter referendum on the Jersey businesses out of the state. 2007 election ballot. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr said Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky while she is encouraged that the state said he believes the state is spending is addressing property taxes, more too much while giving less aid to needs to be done to contain rising costs municipalities, which, in turn, causes for areas like health care and pensions, higher property taxes. as well as increasing state aid to mu- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader “Instead of working to raise taxes, nicipalities. She said Fanwood received GIVING TRASH A SECOND CHANCE...Westfield resident Doug Dubois keeps we should be looking for ways to cut just under $1 million in aid annually the baleing machine working at the Fanwood Recycling Center. spending,” Mayor Skibitsky said. He although, like other towns, aid has PAGE INDEX

Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader said New Jersey should look to other been flat for several years. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 LET THEM EAT PIE...Vendors at Westfield’s farmers market display their wide states and compare their budgets “to “I think every mayor welcomes the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 variety of different homemade pies on Saturday afternoon. look at how efficient we are com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication MS Council Discusses POLICE BLOTTER Flood-Control Ordinance Westfield unknown at press time how much cash By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL mandated by the state to comply with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Tuesday, August 1, David Lovejoy, was removed. current state and federal guidelines. 27, of Union Township was arrested on Sunday, August 6, a resident of West MOUNTAINSIDE – During the Last month, when discussing the an outstanding town code warrant from Broad Street reported being the victim borough council agenda-setting meet- ordinance upon first reading, the Union Township following a motor ve- of a burglary, stating that one or more ing held Tuesday evening, members mayor said that some of the upgrades hicle stop at South and Windsor Av- unknown persons entered his house of the governing body noted that a include making the storm sewer grad- enues. He was released after posting and removed jewelry. It is unknown second reading for the flood-control ing smaller so that larger debris like $150 bail. when the incident occurred. ordinance is scheduled for next week’s Coke cans cannot clog the drainage Tuesday, August 1, Lorenzo Mejia, Fanwood council meeting. The ordinance will system. He noted, however, that he 27, of Plainfield was arrested and Tuesday, August 1, Soroya Jackson- replace the existing plan, which was has witnessed that sometimes the charged with hindering apprehension Hammond, 35, of Westfield was ar- enacted in 1985. holes are so small that the draining Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader for allegedly supplying police with a rested following a motor vehicle stop According to Mayor Robert system gets backed up, thus creating GASTRONOMIE et FRATERNITE…Les Marmitons of New Jersey meet in fictitious name, date of birth and town on South Avenue that revealed an out- Viglianti, the new ordinance has been a “flooding problem.” He reiterated Cranford last Saturday at the home of Bob and Sharon Rial for their annual of residence during a motor vehicle standing Clifton warrant in the amount barbecue. The organization is an international gastronomic and social club of accident investigation on East South of $245. that the ordinance is a state-man- gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts. dated requirement. Avenue. He also was taken into cus- Thursday, August 3, Jermaine In other business, the mayor said tody on an outstanding Plainfield Morrison, 25, of Plainfield was arrested UCESC that the newly formed WATTS Foun- Redevelopment, Absentee criminal warrant for $350. Munici- following a motor vehicle stop on South CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dation, which had awarded the bor- pal Court Judge Brenda Cuba set bail Avenue that revealed a $383 Bound Cynthia Meryl, director of the pro- ough with a new handicapped-acces- on the hindering apprehension charge Brook warrant. gram, said that WYACT has been sible community bus, would be deliv- Landlords Concern Residents at $750. Mejia posted both bail Thursday, August 3, Carlos Smith, located at Lincoln School for seven ering the vehicle for use in September. By KATHY MARQUES ing was absentee landlords. Multiple amounts and was released pending a 35, of Plainfield was arrested on Terrill years and that 57 percent of her stu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader court date today, Thursday, August Road after a motor vehicle stop that At the re-organizational meeting held residents said they are not taking care 10. revealed an outstanding Newark war- dents come from Westfield. in January, borough residents were GARWOOD – The borough council of their properties and turning the Wednesday, August 2, a resident of rant in the amount of $89. “Seven years ago, we had nowhere told of the foundation, which was es- addressed residents Tuesday night about neighborhood into an eye sore. The the 900 block of South Avenue re- Friday, August 4, an employee of a to go. We talked to (Westfield Super- tablished by former residents Blanche several issues such as The Pointe on standard for grass height is no more ported an incident of criminal mischief South Avenue grocery store reported intendent of Schools) Dr. (William) and George Watts. Foundation mem- North Avenue and absentee landlords than 12 inches, yet a Second Avenue in which unidentified persons shattered being the victim of possible theft. Ac- Foley; and he volunteered to call Mr. bers said that the foundation was imple- as the governing body considered an resident she is having problems with the glass front door of his home with an cording to police, the employee sus- (Ed) Hartnett (former Superintendent mented to benefit Mountainside orga- ordinance to expand the North Avenue an absentee landlord neighbor about unknown object. pected an individual was shoplifting of UCESC). I never heard from Dr. nizations rendering services to West redevelopment plan. The plan overgrown grass, weeds and not re- Thursday, August 3, James after witnessing what was described as Foley, so I called Mr. Hartnett my- Mountainside residents. would expand to an area in the viscinity moving trash. Moloney, 53, of Cranford was arrested mischievous behavior. self,” Ms. Meryl said. “He charged us At that January meeting, founda- of La Belle Cleaners & Tailors. Police Chief William Legg has is- at the south side Westfield train sta- The individual, identified as a black a fabulous rate; all we have to pay is tion members presented the mayor The Pointe, currently under construc- sued warnings to the landlord and said tion on an outstanding $10,000 con- male, fled the scene on a bicycle. A the cost of a custodian.” and council with their first gift to the tion, will contain 21,000 square feet of the property owner would “soon” re- tempt of court warrant issued by Tren- search of the area failed to locate any “I absolutely understand the neigh- borough, which was a $75,000 check retail space, as well as 44 townhouses. ceive a summons if the problems per- ton. Trenton issued a new court date suspects, police said. bors’ anger. This never should have to purchase the community vehicle. Bruce Paterson, speaking as “a con- sist. After receiving a summons, a per- and released him. Friday, August 4, David Lawson, 41, happened and somebody dropped the The mayor said that on behalf of cerned resident and not a mayoral son has five days to rectify the problem. Thursday, August 3, a Westfield resi- of Plainfield was arrested following a ball. I am very happy about the deci- the borough he wanted to give “a candidate,” questioned the integrity Resident Anne Rigger said, “Why dent reported that his motor vehicle motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road that sion. Now the commission and heartfelt thanks” to the Watts’ and behind the North Avenue plan. give five days to mow the lawn? By was burglarized while parked in a revealed an outstanding Bound Brook WYACT have time to find a place to said that they had been active “They are the same developers of then, the grass is even higher. If they Watterson Street municipal lot. The warrant in the amount of $1,500. live,” Ms. Meryl said. Mountainside residents who were The Pointe, which is not even com- don’t take care of it, fine them.” vehicle’s stereo/compact disk player Monday, August 7, Suzanne Ms. Meryl and her husband reside very generous. pleted yet. Why don’t you table this Borough Attorney Robert Renaud and a CD box set were removed. Theraldsen, 39, of Westfield was ar- in the adjacent neighborhood. She said In other business, the mayor and ordinance and wait to see the outcome said the process is standard proce- Thursday, August 3, Anthony rested following a motor vehicle stop that she invited neighbors to visit a council members discussed the au- of The Pointe before allowing more dure. “You get time to take care of the Mazzilli, 18, of Mountainside was ar- on East Second Street that revealed class and see what they have to offer. thorization to sell a 1998 Ford Crown construction in our small town? I feel problem and if not, you get fined. I rested following a motor vehicle stop at numerous outstanding warrants out of “I was told, ‘I have no interest’ by Victoria. They said that next month a that the residents of Garwood are being don’t recall the exact amount but I East North Avenue and Central Avenue Westfield in the amount of $180. one of my neighbors,” she said. “The on an outstanding $350 motor vehicle Monday, August 7, Steven Tunnell, 1993 Chevy Caprice would also be sold out to the highest bidder,” he said. will look into it.” warrant issued by Berkeley Heights. 48, of Iselin was arrested after a motor kids in this school have said to me they for sale. The sale will be scheduled Resident Dennis Clark concurred Resident Rosemary Snow, a senior He was released after posting bail. vehicle stop on Terrill Road revealed want to stay straight, a better life.” after the fire department inherits a with Mr. Paterson, saying, “The Pointe citizen, said she cut her neighbors’ Friday, August 4, Christie L. Dillon, an outstanding Newark warrant in the “It makes me feel badly that they 2003 Ford Crown Victoria that the has nice aesthetic value but it’s too big. lawn once since they refused to do it. 23, of Edison was placed under arrest amount of $100. (the residents) never asked me about police department is to retire. Look what they’re doing down the “If I can do it at my age, there’s no in the 200 block of East Broad Street Mountainside (Hillcrest). Not one person,” Ms. The next council meeting is sched- street with the Cranford Crossing. Both reason they can’t.” and charged with theft by deception for Monday, July 31, Charles B. Tyler, Meryl said. uled for Tuesday, August 15 at 8 p.m. projects are too big for small towns. Mayor Dennis McCarthy said he was allegedly taking merchandise from the 54, of Orange was arrested at the Essex Let’s wait to see what The Pointe adds upset about this issue and said, “I don’t floor area of a store at that location and County jail on an outstanding warrant to the community before allowing more want to nit pick but this needs to be fraudulently returning the items to her in the amount of $250. State Property Taxes large scale redevelopment.” taken care of immediately. This makes own account. She was released on her Tuesday, August 1, a resident of The ordinance was approved unani- our town look ugly and all residents own recognizance after being served Tanglewood Lane reported being the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mously by the governing body. need to have pride in where they live with a complaint-summons. victim of theft. She stated that one or fact there is finally a serious conversa- “have also said the right things with- Another topic at Tuesday’s meet- and take care of their surroundings.” Friday, August 4, Kizzy Munro, 22, more unknown persons removed her tion going on in Trenton on property out there being any meaningful fol- In other business, the 400 block of of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested in a son’s red Schwinn BMX style bicycle taxes,” she said, adding that the special low-through.” He cited blue-ribbon Lamp Fire Damages Second Avenue sidewalk repair municipal lot behind businesses along from her driveway. The value of the session has bipartisan support. panels, studies and hearings held on project was delayed once again by East Broad Street on a fourth-degree bicycle is $200. “We (mayors) are all suffering as property tax reform in years past with- Westfield Cape Cod the contractor due to weather. Bor- shoplifting charge stemming from an Wednesday, August 2, Janelle M. well as the homeowners,” said Mayor out anything coming of those efforts. By PAUL J. PEYTON ough Engineer Donald Guarriello said incident at an establishment in the 200 Hampton, 26, of Newark was arrested Mahr, recently named vice chairman “I’m skeptical that anything of sub- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that the work should begin this week block of East Broad Street. Munro also following a motor vehicle stop and and treasurer of the New Jersey Con- stance will happen,” he told The WESTFIELD — A first floor fire and “be completed close to the start was charged with possession of less charged with driving with a suspended ference of Mayors. Leader. He predicted that, instead, caused heavy damage to a single- of school, maybe by Labor Day.” than 50 grams of suspected marijuana license and a suspended registration. Governor Corzine has said he wants the Legislature would “nibble around family home in the 200 block of Borough officials announced that and possession of controlled danger- Hampton also was charged with an future property tax increases capped the edges” and pass what he termed Massachusetts Street early Monday Jessica Simon has resigned after sev- ous substance paraphernalia. Bail was active warrant out of Union Township at 4 percent. Mayor Mahr said that some “feel-good legislation” without morning, Fire Chief Dan Kelly told eral years of working as a civilian set at $1,000. Munro was committed in the amount of $500. could happen, but only if the state addressing any of the substantive is- The Westfield Leader. on default of bail to the Union County Thursday, August 3, Anton L. police dispatcher. They announced jail. Bernabela, 26, of Metuchen was ar- starts increasing municipal aid to the sues involving property tax reform. Westfield firefighters contained the that Joyce McCarthy and Diane Friday, August 4, Ramel Ervin, 35, rested at the Plainfield Police Depart- rate of population growth and infla- Mayor Marks lauded the governor 2 a.m. blaze at the two-story Cape Petraccoro have been hired as police of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested in a ment on an outstanding Mountainside tion and helps to control health care for saying the state will have to go after Cod-style home within 20 minutes, dispatchers effective August 15. municipal lot behind businesses along warrant in the amount of $481. and pension cost increases. the so-called “800-pound gorillas and said the chief. Firefighters remained “We are budgeted for two dispatch- East Broad Street on a third-degree Friday, August 4, Daniel A. Breda, “(What are towns) supposed to do sacred cows and special interests, be- on the scene until 5 a.m. to “perform ers since we anticipate the population shoplifting charge involving an inci- 24, of Newark was arrested following a if the packages we have to approve cause that’s what has to be done.” But, salvage and overhaul operations.” to grow and this will free up an officer,” dent at an establishment in the 100 motor vehicle stop on Route 22 and with police and fire (unions) are above he said, he didn’t know “if the Legisla- “The fire started in a bedroom on the said Councilman William Schadewald. block of Central Avenue. Ervin addi- charged with driving with a suspended that?” she asked. ture has the backbone” to do so. first floor. It was contained to the room He also spoke about the Garwood tionally was charged with possession license. “The hard work is really now. It all State Assemblywoman Linda of origin (of the fire,” he said. “The free public library 12th annual read- of less than 50 grams of suspected Friday, August 4, Esrick A. Gordon, sounds good on paper,” she said. Stender, a former Fanwood mayor, family of four was relocated by the ing program. “It was successful, with marijuana. Bail was set at $2,000. Ervin 29, of Irvington was arrested on nu- “Something has to be done. We in said Tuesday in a press release that Westfield-Mountainside Red Cross.” 46 children enrolled, reading a total was committed on default of bail to the merous outstanding warrants out of Fanwood work very hard to keep (prop- “municipalities must be willing to con- Chief Kelly said the fire was caused of 614 books in six weeks.” Union County jail. East Orange after he was stopped for erty tax) increases at a barebones mini- solidate and share services if we are to by a reading lamp. He said there were Mayor McCarthy said that the son Friday, August 4, Naomi Klassel, allegedly failing to display an inspec- mum,” Mayor Mahr said. She said may- lower property taxes in New Jersey.” no civilian or firefighter injuries. of Registrar of Vital Statistics, 26, of Scotch Plains was arrested in the tion sticker. A computer check revealed ors and councils are struggling. Fanwood “Property taxes in New Jersey are Cranford stood on standby at the Kathleen Wierzbinski, was injured 200 block of Prospect Street on an the suspect also was wanted in Geor- applies and receives grants and shares out of control,” she said. “Homeowners Westfield Fire Department Headquar- while serving in Iraq. He wished him outstanding municipal code warrant gia. services with other towns “and we still have suffered long enough at the hands ters to provide mutual aid if necessary. “a speedy recovery.” issued by Newark, for $125, and motor Saturday, August 5, a resident of struggle–everything goes up.” of escalating property taxes. The time vehicle warrants issued by Darby Lane reported a suspicious inci- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, for action has come. This (Joint Legis- Talented WHS Alumna Mountainside, for $100, and Scotch dent. The resident stated that he no- an advocate of property tax reform lative Committee on Government Con- Plains, for $300. She posted bail on all ticed an unfamiliar black pickup truck throughout his tenure, said Governor solidation and Shared Services com- three and was released. parked in his neighbor’s driveway and Corzine “is saying the right things” mittee) is going to have to make some Dies In Car Accident Sunday, August 6, Amani Simeon, an unknown female talking to the neigh- but said that some of his predecessors hard decisions, but in the long run, it 18, of Piscataway was arrested follow- bor at the front door. By CALEB ZIMMERMAN captain of our track and field team ing a motor vehicle stop in the 1000 He then noticed the neighbor walk- will lower property taxes.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and was among the best sprinters and block of West South Avenue on an ing around to the rear of the house with WESTFIELD – Krystle Dixon, a hurdlers in school history.” outstanding Westfield motor vehicle the female, at which time two males member of the Westfield High School Recently selected as a Miss New warrant for $130. She was released exited the vehicle and entered the house Class of 2001, was killed early Sun- Jersey contestant, Krystle also after posting bail. through the open front door. The caller day after her car left Route 22, hitting planned on applying to medical Scotch Plains recognized this to be a scam and imme- a pole in the Hillside Shop Rite park- school. Thursday, August 3, the manager of diately called 911. The caller then no- ing lot at 6:19 a.m. “It was a shock to lose such a beau- a Park Avenue restaurant reported that tified the suspects that he had called Taken immediately to University tiful young woman,” said Westfield several items were stolen from his prop- 911 and all of them fled the scene. Hospital in Newark, the 23-year-old High School Assistant Principal Rob- erty. The items were valued at $80. The victim told police that a His- was pronounced dead hours later. ert Eyre. “She was very involved and According to police, a dark-colored panic female had rang her doorbell and “Everyone in the school district it is clear she had lots of promise in vehicle was seen exiting the area. pushed her way in. The suspect told the mourns the loss,” said Westfield her life outside of Westfield High Friday, August 4, an employee of a victim, “You know me; I’m Maria’s School/Community Rela- School,” he stated. Route 22 gas station reported being the sister. I’m looking for my kitty. Your victim of theft. He stated that the occu- neighbor told me my kitty ran into your tions Coordinator Lorre Brent Bramnick gradu- pant of an unknown motor vehicle pur- backyard. Can you help me find it?” Korecky. “She was very ated with Krystle and chased $48 worth of gas and left the The victim and the suspect then went athletic, very bright and a worked with her on the Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader station without paying. around into the backyard, at which FARMERS’ MUSIC...Local blues musician Al Madison entertains vendors and charming young woman,” student council at Friday, August 4, a resident of Aca- time the male suspects entered the resi- patrons at Westfield’s farmers market last Saturday. she added. Roosevelt Intermediate cia Road reported being the victim of dence. Krystle graduated from School and Westfield criminal mischief. He stated that one or The female was described as a the University of Roches- High School. more unknown persons damaged a flag heavyset Hispanic woman with a large ter with a degree in English “No one else was able that was left in his front yard. chest and dyed red hair. The males before attending Montclair to mix working and hav- Sunday, August 6, the manager of a were described as possibly Hispanic State University, where she Krystle Dixon in 2001 ing fun together,” said Mr. Terrill Road restaurant reported being and heavyset, with one having a scruffy was studying biology. Bramnick. “When every- the victim of theft. He stated that one or beard. The vehicle was identified as a “She was a great, great daughter thing got difficult, it was her ability to more unknown persons removed cash new black Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab with lots of goals in life,” said her make you smile that made every day from a drawer on the premises. It was bearing no license plate. mother, Karleen Dixon. fun.” At Westfield High School, Krystle The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. was a member of the high school tomorrow, August 11, at the Calvary Carjacking at Bally’s soccer, track and basketball teams. Roseville United Methodist Church at She also was on the honor roll and 400 Main Street in East Orange. was a student council representative. The Dixon family plans to establish Remains Under Investigation “Krystle was an outstanding ath- a scholarship fund in Krystle’s name. By MELISSA LOEWINGER Clark Detective Lieutenant Kevin lete,” said Thomas Hornish, a Krystle is survived by her mother, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader White said the officer’s gun and badge Westfield High School history teacher Karleen; father, Charles, and a brother, CLARK – Township police are were not in the SUV. and varsity track coach. “She was the Christopher. continuing their investigation of a Rocheed Singletary, an unemployed Wednesday, July 26 carjacking of an 18-year-old, was arrested on July 29 off-duty police officer. The incident by the Irvington police for possession JUXTAPOSE took place in the Bally’s Total Fitness of a stolen motor vehicle linking him GALLERY parking lot on Central Avenue. to the Clark carjacking, police said. Police said the officer, who was not The second suspect has not yet identified, was held up at gunpoint at 10 been identified. Singletary is being p.m. The victim, who police said drove held in the Essex County jail in lieu of Creative Custom Framing to the gym in his orange 2005 Nissan bail on the Irvington charges. Murano, was taking out his supplies Detective Kevin Shackleton of the Design Consultation & Creative Matting from his car in preparation for exercise Clark Police Department charged Needlepoint • Mirrors when two men approached him. Singletary with a single count of B F S B M Clark Police Captain Denis Connell carjacking while armed, a crime of ox raming • hadow oxes for emorabilia said that one man asked for a light, and the first degree, police said. State JUXTAPOSE GALLERY the victim ignored him. The second Superior Court Judge James Heimlich man then pulled a gun on him, de- set bail at $250,000 cash. 58 Elm Street, Westfield 908-232-3278 manded the SUV and a scuffle ensued. Captain Connell declined further www.juxtaposegallery.com Police said no shots were fired, but comment on the case when contacted the robbers fled in the stolen vehicle. by The Westfield Leader. THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, August 10, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SPF-BOE Field Renovations Begin; School One Field to Close for Season By CASSIE LO Four contractors, M. Disko Associ- The School One field will be aer- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ates, K&J, JC Landscaping and Tri ated in three directions. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch State Athletic Field, were consulted Approximately 25 tons of topsoil Plains-Fanwood Board of Education’s when evaluating the condition of the will be added to repair worn areas and (BOE) field sub-committee has re- fields. Bids received by the BOE ranged field seed, and fertilizer and seed mulch ported that several Scotch Plains fields from $5,000 to $218,500, depending will be applied. will undergo renovations in the com- upon the work to be completed. Terrill Middle School fields will ing months. The sub-committee con- The district decided to follow also be aerated, and field seed, fertil- sists of members of the BOE, repre- through with Tri State’s proposal, izer and seed mulch will be applied. sentatives from various athletic groups which plans work on both the School During the construction period, all and other community members. One and Terrill Middle School fields. regularly scheduled soccer programs at School One will move to Terrill and Coles fields. By the spring of 2007, the School One field renova- tion is expected to reach completion. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association (SPFSA) offered to donate $25,000 towards the improvement of the School One and Terrill fields. At press time, the BOE had requested $5,000 from the SPFSA, which they will do- nate. “We’re looking to help the BOE manage the fields. We will contribute on an as needed basis,” said David Bernstein, a member of the SPFSA executive board. Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Robert O’Connor, a BOE member and TEA FOR TWO...Jeff Stein and Rachel Winters present homemade iced tea at the Scotch Plains farmers’ market on Saturday. chairman of the board’s facilities com- mittee, said that short-term goals of the BOE include fixing the School One field Mayors Discuss State Lawmakers’ Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GIVING TRASH A SECOND CHANCE...Westfield resident Doug Dubois keeps in Scotch Plains for the spring soccer the baleing machine working at the Fanwood Recycling Center. season and “invoking regular mainte- nance programs on the other fields.” “I think we’re moving in the right Deliberations on Property Taxes Group Reports Progress direction – it takes some time,” said By PAUL J. PEYTON AND FRED T. rently account for “46 percent of all we should be looking for ways to cut Mr. O’Connor. ROSSI Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tax revenues in New Jersey. The na- spending,” Mayor Skibitsky said. He On Frazee House Project Anthony Del Sordi, BOE business tional average is roughly 30 per- said New Jersey should look to other administrator, said the district plans AREA – As Trenton lawmakers cent.” states and compare their budgets “to By FRED T. ROSSI gry, refused the bread and headed to- “to address all our fields and all the sitting on four joint legislative pan- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He said that benefits, which are look at how efficient we are com- wards Westfield. facilities that are used by the various els began deliberating property tax expected to increase 70 percent over pared to other states.” SCOTCH PLAINS — The com- In the spring, the Scotch Plains sports groups.” reforms, local mayors were skepti- the next four years, and “an $18 Mayor Skibitsky noted that in 2005 mittee overseeing plans to restore Township Council leased the one-acre The BOE will purchase two por- cal as to whether the meetings billion unfounded pension liability,” Westfield collected $1.2 million in the Revolutionary War-era Frazee tract of land on which the Frazee table watering systems to use at Terrill would produce a real solution to are causing the state fiscal prob- municipal court revenues from driv- House on Raritan Road in Scotch House is situated to the restoration and School One. Regular field main- rising property taxes. lems. The pension liability, he said, ing-while-intoxicated arrests, mov- Plains reports that further progress, organization for a 50-year period. tenance began at Scotch Plains- In his address at the start of the is among the factors that are flatten- ing-violation summonses, and other both materially and financially, has In addition, several grant applications Fanwood High School and Evergreen special summer session, Governor ing state aid to towns. similar areas. He said $600,000 of been made in recent months, with a were submitted in late May, Ms. Plante School on July 24. Jon Corzine said that if nothing is Four state legislative joint commit- that money went to the state. successful fundraising drive, the fil- said she expects decisions on any grants Long-term plans for field renova- done, New Jersey property tax levies tees on public school funding, gov- “Those are sort of hidden taxes,” ing of several grant applications and to be received later in the year. The grant tion will be discussed at a sub-com- will double to $20 billion within a ernment consolidation and shared ser- Mayor Skibitsky said. “It means that further clean-up of the property. application process is being overseen by mittee meeting in October. decade. He said property taxes cur- vices, public employees benefits and we have to come up with that money Pat Plante, president of the Scotch Stacy Spies, a historical architecture con- constitutional reform/citizens’ prop- somewhere else.” Plains-Fanwood Rotary Frazee House sultant working with the Rotarians. erty tax convention are meeting over The mayor said state aid to Inc., a non-profit entity set up to oversee The Rotarians envision a three-phase the next three months to develop so- Westfield was around $4.5 million the restoration, told The Scotch Plains- restoration plan, starting with the sta- lutions to New Jersey property taxes, this year. “That (aid) has been flat for Fanwood Times that a direct-mail bilization and cleanup of the building, which are the highest in the nation. three years.” fundraising effort in May went “pretty and then the repair of its exterior. The If no solution is found, Governor “(It is) amazing. They (the state) well,” yielding about $12,000 in dona- second phase will be the renovation of Corzine said he would move for a increase their spending by 10 percent tions with more coming in. the building’s interior, and the third citizens’ convention with the place- while our aid is flat,” Mayor Skibitsky “I was very pleasantly surprised,” phase will be exterior landscaping and ment of a voter referendum on the said. Ms. Plante said. She attributed much the placement of displays and other 2007 election ballot. He said pensions are one of of the success to the amount of public- items inside the house. The project will Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky Westfield’s “budget busters” and that ity given to the restoration project, also involve the recreation of a barn said he believes the state is spending projections indicate that pensions in which is part of the centennial celebra- and other outbuildings that were for- too much while giving less aid to the 2007 municipal budget will in- tion of Rotary Clubs around the world, merly sited on the property. municipalities, which, in turn, causes crease $500,000. The state did not with each local chapter adopting a In June, a cleanup was held at the higher property taxes. require towns to fund pensions for lifetime-sustaining project for its com- Frazee House, where newer fixtures “Instead of working to raise taxes, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 munity. and other materials were removed to A video depicting the history of the reveal much of the building’s original house —and its matron, Betty Frazee wood, hardware and floors. An archeo- FW Adopts $7.7-Mil. Budget — was produced earlier this year and logical dig underneath the 245-year made available to local cable televi- old house is slated for the fall. Ms. Katie Newingham for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sion stations and schools. During the Plante said the dig, which is required as FIELD OF DREAMS…Scotch Plains’ School One will undergo field renovation. With 4.7 Percent Increase Revolutionary War, legend has it that part of the grant application process, The field will be available for use in spring 2007. By TED RITTER ough officials. when British Generals Charles may yield “all kinds of things,” such as Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The council delayed adoption of Cornwallis and William Howe were in bullets, pottery and dishes from two Ordinances OK’d for Park FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen the budget in anticipation of addi- the area, they were drawn to the Frazee centuries ago. “We may be able to find Mahr and the borough council on tional municipal aid through the House by the aroma of freshly baked out about the food they ate, the utensils Tuesday evening formally adopted a state’s Extraordinary Municipal Aid bread. When Betty Frazee opened the they used,” she added. Expansion, Field Upgrades $7.7-million municipal budget. program. Fanwood was awarded door, the two men asked for some of The group’s upcoming events also The adoption of the amended bud- $350,000 from the program late last her bread. She agreed to give them include another Casino Night similar By FRED T. ROSSI the additional $15,000 included in get, which was finalized at the bor- month to help reduce the increase on some, but told them she was doing it to an initial one held in late March, as Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood the bond ordinance will be used for ough council’s agenda meeting last property taxes. out of fear, not love. Insulted by her well as participation in Scotch Plains SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- closing costs and other related ex- week, took place after a public hear- The borough also had to tempo- remark, the two generals became an- Day in the fall. ship council on Tuesday approved penses. ing during the governing body’s regu- rarily suspend the collection of Au- two bond ordinances that will finance The council also approved a lar monthly meeting. gust tax bills and approve temporary park expansion and ball field im- $257,200 bond ordinance to fund the The new spending plan – initially administrative and financing mea- provements. township’s share of the costs of joint introduced in late March – is approxi- sures to keep the borough running. The council approved a $380,000 park improvements with Union mately 4.7 percent larger overall than At Tuesday night’s meeting, bor- bond ordinance to finance the pur- County at the Union County Voca- last year’s budget, translating into a ough officials repeatedly pointed to chase of the home at 2377 Richmond tional-Technical School on Raritan municipal-share property tax increase significant mandated budget line Avenue that will be razed and turned Road and at the Route 22 ball fields. of about $61 for an $83,500 property items and expenses over which they into additional parkland at Jerseyland The bond ordinance will pay for irri- value assessment, according to bor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Park. The transaction will be funded gation improvements at the Vo-Tech with township open space trust fund fields as well as the installation of a money, the first time since its estab- new clay infield and lighting —mak- lishment in 1999 that such funds have ing the fields the first in Scotch Plains been used to purchase private prop- to be lit. The ordinance will also fund erty. irrigation improvements at the Route Councilman Frank Rossi empha- 22 ball fields. The Union County free- sized that there are “no plans at all” to holder board approved work on both Victoria McCabe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times add additional parking lots or struc- fields at its July 20 meeting. WESTFIELD GOES HOLLYWOOD...Terrence Howard (left) and Queen Latifah tures to the park. Mayor Martin Marks In other business, the council ap- (center, sitting) prepare to shoot a scene for Perfect Christmas in the alley behind Brummers Chocolate as crew members set up (right). Producers plan to release said there are no plans to light the proved a resolution authorizing the the movie, which will feature four different locations in downtown Westfield, in fields or add artificial turf fields at the upgrade of software for the township time for the holiday movie season. park. recreation department that will allow The additional space will allow for residents to register and pay for vari- an expanded soccer field, which will ous programs online instead of in Film Crew Shoots Movie be situated across the existing base- person. The new software will allow ball field. And, “instead of a house in for online registrations, golf mem- left field,” Mr. Rossi said, “there will berships and various program regis- Scenes in Downtown WF be open space.” He did say that some trations for township residents. Coun- WESTFIELD – On Tuesday, a film Bounce”). Queen Latifah (Chicago), trees may need to be removed, but the cilman Rossi said that a certain num- crew shot multiple scenes for an up- one of the film’s producers, also stars as plan is to maintain the existing trees ber of slots would be set-aside for coming Christmas movie in down- the narrator. along the property lines and the street. those residents who don’t have Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times town Westfield. Terrence Howard (Hustle and Flow, KUDOS TO RESCUE SQUAD…Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, right, presents Mayor Marks has asked the township Internet access. a framed artwork depicting Fanwood’s train station to Michelle Padulsky of the Firehouse Films, Inc. shot three Crash) makes a cameo appearance recreation commission to come up At the beginning of the council’s Fanwood Rescue Squad. The squad was collectively honored at the borough scenes for Perfect Christmas, which and was on set in Westfield on Tues- with plans for the planting of new meeting, Police Chief Brian council’s August 8 meeting as the borough’s volunteer of the month. Council- it plans to release in time for this day. trees as part of the park’s expansion Mahoney announced the promotions woman Joan Wheeler is at left. year’s holiday season. The crew is poised to return to so that, when the renovation is com- of Sergeant Joseph Zito to the rank The movie stars Morris Chestnut Westfield next Tuesday to film an plete, there will be more trees than of lieutenant, Officer James PAGE INDEX (Ladder 49), Gabrielle Union (Bring It additional scene. there are at present. Scannell to the rank of sergeant and Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 On, Breakin’ All The Rules) and Charlie A full feature will appear in next The purchase price for the Rich- Officer David Luce to the rank of Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 Murphy (“The Chapelle Show,” “Roll week’s Arts & Entertainment section. mond Avenue property is $365,000; sergeant. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Judge Gives Hillcrest POLICE BLOTTER Academy Year to Relocate By MEGHAN GILL bicycle and a car. “Four Hillcrest stu- Westfield of bail to the Union County jail. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dents misbehaved requiring Westfield Tuesday, August 1, David Lovejoy, Friday, August 4, Naomi Klassel, 26, WESTFIELD — A state adminis- police intervention,” the judge stated. 27, of Union Township was arrested on of Scotch Plains was arrested in the 200 an outstanding town code warrant from block of Prospect Street on an outstand- trative law judge last week ruled in Richard Kaplow, Westfield BOE Union Township following a motor ve- ing municipal code warrant issued by favor of the Union County Educa- attorney, told The Scotch Plains- hicle stop at South and Windsor Avenues. Newark, for $125, and motor vehicle tional Services Commission (UCESC) Fanwood Times, “I believe I will be He was released after posting $150 bail. warrants issued by Mountainside, for in its case agains the Westfield Board filing some written exceptions (of the Tuesday, August 1, Lorenzo Mejia, 27, $100, and Scotch Plains, for $300. She of Education (BOE), thus enabling judge’s ruling) to the commissioner. of Plainfield was arrested and charged with posted bail on all three and was released. Hillcrest Academy, an alternative high It appears to me that some issues hindering apprehension for allegedly sup- Sunday, August 6, Amani Simeon, 18, school operated by the UCESC, the were not addressed, such as why the plying police with a fictitious name, date of of Piscataway was arrested following a option to remain at the Westfield BOE’s commission (UCESC) is granted an birth and town of residence during a motor motor vehicle stop in the 1000 block of Lincoln School facility on Westfield entire year to find alternative facili- vehicle accident investigation on East South West South Avenue on an outstanding Avenue. He also was taken into custody on Westfield motor vehicle warrant for $130. Avenue until June 30, 2007. ties.” an outstanding Plainfield criminal warrant She was released after posting bail. Judge Caridad Rigo turned over Mr. Kaplow also said the BOE has for $350. Municipal Court Judge Brenda Scotch Plains her recommendation to State Com- the right to know and should be per- Cuba set bail on the hindering apprehension Thursday, August 3, the manager of a missioner of Education Lucille Davey mitted to monitor the commission’s charge at $750. Mejia posted both bail Park Avenue restaurant reported that sev- on August 2. Commissioner Davey search for alternative facilities. Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GASTRONOMIE et FRATERNITE…Les Marmitons of New Jersey met in amounts and was released pending a court eral items were stolen from his property. has 45 days to adopt, reject or modify Nelson Wolf, representing Lisa Stern Cranford last Saturday at the home of Bob and Sharon Rial for their annual date today, Thursday, August 10. The items were valued at $80. According this decision; otherwise the decision and Sue Hopper, the residential neigh- barbecue. The organization is an international gastronomic and social club of Wednesday, August 2, a resident of the to police, a dark colored vehicle was seen is final, the judge stated. bors of Hillcrest who were partici- gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts. 900 block of South Avenue reported an exiting the area. The BOE had opted not to renew the pants in the case, said, “According to incident of criminal mischief in which uni- Friday, August 4, an employee of a Route dentified persons shattered the glass front 22 gas station reported being the victim of UCESC lease at Lincoln and had sought the rules, my client is allowed to file an door of his home with an unknown object. theft. He stated that the occupant of an un- to have Hillcrest out of the Westfield exception. We have 13 days to do this.” State Property Taxes Thursday, August 3, James Moloney, known motor vehicle purchased $48 worth Avenue building by October 1. Caught in this crossfire between 53, of Cranford was arrested at the south of gas and left the station without paying. Regarding the terms of the lease UCESC and the BOE is WYACT, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 side Westfield train station on an out- Friday, August 4, a resident of Acacia agreement between the BOE and the Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative several years, which has caused big numerous blue-ribbon panels, stud- standing $10,000 contempt of court war- Road reported being the victim of crimi- UCESC, Judge Rigo’s decision states, Theater, Inc. The community group increases in municipal budgets. ies and hearings held on property tax rant issued by Trenton. Trenton issued a nal mischief. He stated that one or more “when a tenancy for a stated term of a subleases space at Lincoln School In terms of the concept of reducing reform in years past without anything new court date and released him. unknown persons damaged a flag that year or more is converted to a holdover from UCESC. Prior to the judge’s the number of municipalities in the coming of those efforts. Thursday, August 3, a Westfield resident was left in his front yard. month to month tenancy by reason of decision, WYACT did not know where state from 561, Mayor Skibitsky said, “I’m skeptical that anything of sub- reported that his motor vehicle was burglar- Sunday, August 6, the manager of a ized while parked in a Watterson Street Terrill Road restaurant reported being the an expiration of a written lease without it was going to hold its classes. “there is more accountability” at the stance will happen,” he told The municipal lot. The vehicle’s stereo/compact victim of theft. He stated that one or more execution of a renewal lease, the hold- UCESC Superintendent William local level of government.” Leader and The Times. He predicted disk player and a CD box set were removed. unknown persons removed cash from a over tenancy is ordinarily subject to all Petrino said, “(WYACT) benefits the He listed the New Jersey School that, instead, the Legislature would Thursday, August 3, Anthony Mazzilli, drawer on the premises. It was unknown at of the terms and conditions of the writ- local children. It would be very un- Construction Corporation and the “nibble around the edges” and pass 18, of Mountainside was arrested following press time how much cash was removed. ten lease other than its durational term.” fortunate if they became a casualty of University of Medicine and Dentistry what he termed some “feel-good leg- a motor vehicle stop at East North Avenue Sunday, August 6, a resident of West “The best interests of the students this process.” of New Jersey (UMDNJ) as examples islation” without addressing any of and Central Avenue on an outstanding $350 Broad Street reported being the victim of and the general community at large is Cynthia Meryl, director of the pro- of the state’s wasteful spending. He the substantive issues involving prop- motor vehicle warrant issued by Berkeley a burglary, stating that one or more un- best served if UCESC stays at the Lin- gram, said that WYACT has been said rising property taxes and the erty tax reform. Heights. He was released after posting bail. known persons entered his house and coln School location for the 2006-2007 located at Lincoln School for seven increased sales tax would drive New Mayor Marks lauded the governor Friday, August 4, Christie L. Dillon, 23, removed jewelry. It is unknown when the of Edison was placed under arrest in the 200 incident occurred. academic year,” Judge Rigo stated. years and that 57 percent of her stu- Jersey businesses out of the state. for saying that the state will have to block of East Broad Street and charged with Fanwood The judge said in her ruling that dents come from Westfield. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr said go after the so-called “800-pound theft by deception for allegedly taking mer- Tuesday, August 1, Soroya Jackson- ending Hillcrest’s lease in October “Seven years ago, we had nowhere while she is encouraged that the state gorillas and sacred cows and special chandise from the floor area of a store at that Hammond, 35, of Westfield was arrested would violate the provision of New to go. We talked to (Westfield Super- is addressing property taxes, more interests, because that’s what has to location and fraudulently returning the items following a motor vehicle stop on South Jersey state law requiring that all stu- intendent of Schools) Dr. (William) needs to be done to contain rising be done.” But Mayor Marks added to her own account. She was released on her Avenue that revealed an outstanding dents receive “thorough and efficient Foley; and he volunteered to call Mr. costs for areas like health care and that he didn’t know “if the Legisla- own recognizance after being served with a Clifton warrant in the amount of $245. education” as well as stipulations re- (Ed) Hartnett (former Superintendent pensions, as well as increasing state ture has the backbone” to do so. complaint-summons. Thursday, August 3, Jermaine Morrison, lating to the federal government’s of UCESC). I never heard from Dr. aid to municipalities. She said State Assemblywoman Linda Friday, August 4, Kizzy Munro, 22, of 25, of Plainfield was arrested following a “No Child Left Behind” statute. She Foley, so I called Mr. Hartnett my- Fanwood received just under $1 mil- Stender, a former Fanwood mayor Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested in a munici- motor vehicle stop on South Avenue that pal lot behind businesses along East Broad revealed a $383 Bound Brook warrant. stated that non-renewal of lease be- self,” Ms. Meryl said. “He charged us lion in aid annually although, like and Union County freeholder, said Street on a fourth degree shoplifting charge Thursday, August 3, Carlos Smith, 35, of gan following a May 3 incident in a fabulous rate; all we have to pay is other towns, aid has been flat for Tuesday in a press release that “mu- stemming from an incident at an estab- Plainfield was arrested on Terrill Road after a which six Hillcrest students were ar- the cost of a custodian.” several years. nicipalities must be willing to con- lishment in the 200 block of East Broad motor vehicle stop that revealed an outstand- rested and charged with stealing a “I absolutely understand the neigh- “I think every mayor welcomes the solidate and share services if we are Street. Munro also was charged with pos- ing Newark warrant in the amount of $89. bors’ anger. This never should have fact there is finally a serious conver- to lower property taxes in New Jer- session of less than 50 grams of suspected Friday, August 4, an employee of a South Clarification: happened and somebody dropped the sation going on in Trenton on prop- sey.” marijuana and possession of controlled Avenue grocery store reported being the ball. I am very happy about the deci- erty taxes,” she said, adding that the “Property taxes in New Jersey are dangerous substance paraphernalia. Bail victim of possible theft. According to po- Fanwood Planning Bd. sion. Now the commission and special session in Trenton has bipar- out of control,” she said. was set at $1,000. Munro was committed lice, the employee suspected an individual Regarding the Fanwood Planning WYACT have time to find a place to tisan support. “Homeowners have suffered long on default of bail to the Union County jail. was shoplifting after witnessing what was Board story published in The Scotch Friday, August 4, Ramel Ervin, 35, of described as mischievous behavior. live,” Ms. Meryl said. “We (mayors) are all suffering as enough at the hands of escalating Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested in a municipal The individual, identified as a black male, Plains-Fanwood Times on August 3, Ms. Meryl and her husband reside well as the homeowners,” said Mayor property taxes. The time for action lot behind businesses along East Broad Street fled the scene on a bicycle. A search of the Planning Board Chairman Greg in the adjacent neighborhood. She said Mahr, recently named vice chairman has come. This (Joint Legislative on a third degree shoplifting charge involv- area failed to locate any suspects, police said. Cummings provided the following that she invited neighbors to visit a and treasurer of the New Jersey Con- Committee on Government Consoli- ing an incident at an establishment in the 100 Friday, August 4, David Lawson, 41, additional information: class and see what they have to offer. ference of Mayors. dation and Shared Services commit- block of Central Avenue. Ervin additionally of Plainfield was arrested following a “The four-foot retaining wall men- “I was told, ‘I have no interest’ by Governor Corzine has said he wants tee) is going to have to make some was charged with possession of less than 50 motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road that tioned in the Aug 3 article [453 Mid- one of my neighbors,” she said. “The future property tax increases capped hard decisions, but in the long run, it grams of suspected marijuana. Bail was set at revealed an outstanding Bound Brook way Avenue, Mr. Alex Segal] is in kids in this school have said to me they at 4 percent. Mayor Mahr said that will lower property taxes.” $2,000. Ervin also was committed on default warrant in the amount of $1,500. fact seven feet. It was constructed on want to stay straight, a better life.” could happen, but only if the state Monday, August 7, Suzanne Theraldsen, the neighbor’s property without their 39, of Westfield was arrested following a “It makes me feel badly that they starts increasing municipal aid to the motor vehicle stop on East Second Street that approval, without the necessary ease- (the residents) never asked me about rate of population growth and infla- FW Adopts $7.7 Mil. Budget revealed numerous outstanding warrants out ments, without the required engineer- (Hillcrest). Not one person,” Ms. tion and helps to control health care of Westfield in the amount of $180. ing plan and without a variance.” Meryl said. and pension cost increases. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Monday, August 7, Steven Tunnell, 48, “(What are towns) supposed to do have little or no control. Mayor Mahr said the delayed bud- of Iselin was arrested after a motor vehicle if the packages we have to approve Chief Financial Officer Fred get process “has been frustrating,” stop on Terrill Road revealed an outstand- Talented WHS Alumna with police and fire (unions) are above Tomkins cited high double-digit per- and “has taken a tremendous amount ing Newark warrant in the amount of $100. that?” she asked. centage increases in health insurance, of effort to get us to this point.” Mountainside “The hard work is really now. It all pensions, utilities and gasoline as rea- The mayor also said the $350,000 Monday, July 31, Charles B. Tyler, 54, Killed In Car Accident of Orange was arrested at the Essex County sounds good on paper,” said Mayor sons for the budget increase. in Extraordinary Municipal Aid was jail on an outstanding warrant in the By CALEB ZIMMERMAN captain of our track and field team Mahr. Mr. Tomkins said the borough was “a big shot in the arm for this budget.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times amount of $250. and was among the best sprinters and “Something has to be done. We in able to cut some expenses on the Mayor Mahr said Fanwood’s bud- Tuesday, August 1, a resident of WESTFIELD – Krystle Dixon, a hurdlers in school history.” Fanwood work very hard to keep the spending side of the budget wherever get increase is one of the lower in- Tanglewood Lane reported being the vic- member of the Westfield High School Recently selected as a Miss New (property tax) increases at a barebones possible. “But there’s only so much creases in the county. “Right now, tim of theft. She stated that one or more Class of 2001, was killed early Sun- Jersey contestant, Krystle also minimum,” Mayor Mahr said. She you can cut and so far you can go and that’s the best we can hope for be- unknown persons removed her son’s red day after her car left Route 22, hitting planned on applying to medical said mayors and councils are strug- still maintain services,” he said. cause we don’t want to cut services,” Schwinn BMX style bicycle from her drive- a pole in the Hillside Shop Rite park- school. gling. Fanwood applies and receives Councilman Joseph Higgins she said. way. The value of the bicycle is $200. ing lot at 6:19 a.m. “It was a shock to lose such a beau- grants and shares services with other pointed out that the borough also During the public hearing portion Wednesday, August 2, Janelle M. Hamp- ton, 26, of Newark was arrested following Taken immediately to University tiful young woman,” said Westfield towns, “and we still struggle. – every- “went out of our way to have (munici- of the meeting, local resident Joe Nagy a motor vehicle stop and charged with Hospital in Newark, the 23-year-old High School Assistant Principal Rob- thing goes up.” pal) department heads come in with congratulated the borough on success- driving with a suspended license and a was pronounced dead several hours ert Eyre. “She was very involved and Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, flat budgets” to keep spending in line fully applying for state aid, carrying a suspended registration. Hampton also was later. it is clear she had lots of promise in who has been a vocal advocate of as much as possible. healthy surplus, and effectively col- charged with an active warrant out of “Everyone in the school district her life outside of Westfield High property tax reform throughout his Councilman Jack Molenaar criticized lecting more than 99 percent of its Union Township in the amount of $500. mourns the loss,” said Westfield School,” he stated. tenure, said Governor Corzine “is the state’s property tax system and its taxes, but he also voiced concerns. Thursday, August 3, Anton L. Bernabela, School/Community Relations Coor- Brent Bramnick graduated with saying the right things,” but noted impact on municipal budgets. He said “I see some storm clouds on the 26, of Metuchen was arrested at the Plainfield dinator Lorre Korecky. “She was very Krystle and worked with her on the that some of his predecessors “have Fanwood is “one of the lowest-cost horizon,” Mr. Nagy said. “We can Police Department on an outstanding athletic, very bright and a charming student council at Roosevelt Inter- also said the right things without there municipalities per household in the always apply for state aid, but we Mountainside warrant in the amount of $481. Friday, August 4, Daniel A. Breda, 24, young woman,” she added. mediate School and Westfield High being any meaningful follow- county,” and he said the adopted budget can’t always count on receiving this of Newark was arrested following a mo- Krystle graduated from the Uni- School. through.” The mayor pointed to the “is the best we can do for Fanwood.” help.” tor vehicle stop on Route 22 and charged versity of Rochester with a degree in “No one else was able to mix work- Mr. Nagy suggested that the bor- with driving with a suspended license. English before attending Montclair ing and having fun together,” said Mr. ough consider tapping into its $895,000 Friday, August 4, Esrick A. Gordon, 29, of State University, where she was study- Bramnick. “When everything got dif- Carjacking at Bally’s surplus if a similar budget situation Irvington was arrested on numerous outstand- ing biology. ficult, it was her ability to make you materializes next year, although he ing warrants out of East Orange after he was “She was a great, great daughter smile that made every day fun.” acknowledged that such a move would stopped for allegedly failing to display an with lots of goals in life,” said her The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Remains Under Investigation only be a “one-time solution.” inspection sticker. A computer check revealed mother, Karleen Dixon. tomorrow, Friday, August 11, at the Mr. Nagy also renewed a previous the suspect also was wanted in Georgia. By MELISSA LOEWINGER Clark Detective Lieutenant Kevin Saturday, August 5, a resident of Darby At Westfield High School, Krystle Calvary Roseville United Methodist Specially Written for The Westfield Leader White said the officer’s gun and badge request that the borough prepare a Lane reported a suspicious incident. The was a member of the high school Church at 400 Main Street in East CLARK – Township police are were not in the SUV. summarized description of the bud- resident stated that he noticed an unfamiliar soccer, track and basketball teams. Orange. continuing their investigation of a Rocheed Singletary, an unem- get that can be distributed in the black pickup truck parked in his neighbor’s She also was on the honor roll and The Dixon family plans on estab- Wednesday, July 26 carjacking of an ployed 18-year-old, was arrested on Fanwoodian publication. He said this driveway and an unknown female talking to was a student council representative. lishing a scholarship fund in Krystle’s would allow taxpayers to “look the neighbor at the front door. off-duty police officer. The incident July 29 by the Irvington police for He then noticed the neighbor walking “Krystle was an outstanding ath- name. took place in the Bally’s Total Fitness possession of a stolen motor vehicle clearly, not in an accounting way, at lete,” said Thomas Hornish, a Krystle is survived by her mother, where the outlays are in the budget.” around to the rear of the house with the parking lot on Central Avenue. linking him to the Clark carjacking, female, at which time two males exited the Westfield High School history teacher Karleen, father, Charles, and a brother, Police said the officer, who was not police said. Local resident Michael Loberfeld and varsity track coach. “She was the Christopher. asked the governing body to take a role vehicle and entered the house through the identified, was held up at gunpoint at The second suspect has not yet open front door. The caller recognized this 10 p.m. The victim, who police said been identified. Singletary is being in ongoing efforts to reform the state’s to be a scam and immediately called 911. drove to the gym in his orange 2005 held in the Essex County jail in lieu of property tax system, and explore shared The caller then notified the suspects that he Nissan Murano, was taking out his bail on the Irvington charges. services options where possible. had called 911 and all of them fled the scene. supplies from his car in preparation Detective Kevin Shackleton of the Mayor Mahr responded that, The victim told police that a Hispanic “Fanwood will be an active participant, female had rang her doorbell and pushed for exercise when two men ap- Clark Police Department charged her way in. The suspect told the victim, proached him. Singletary with a single count of not just watching from the sidelines.” Mr. Tomkins said the next step for “You know me; I’m Maria’s sister. I’m Clark Police Captain Denis Connell carjacking while armed, a crime of looking for my kitty. Your neighbor told said that one man asked for a light, the first degree, police said. State the adopted budget is certification by the county, which could take about a me my kitty ran into your backyard. Can and the victim ignored him. The sec- Superior Court Judge James Heimlich you help me find it?” The victim and the ond man then pulled a gun on him, set bail at $250,000 cash. week. After that, the borough expects suspect then went around into the back- demanded the SUV and a scuffle en- Captain Denis Connell of the Clark to be able to mail out property tax yard, at which time the male suspects sued. Police declined further comment on bills, mostly likely within the next entered the residence. Police said no shots were fired, but the case when contacted by The Scotch week to 10 days. Then, property tax- The female was described as a heavyset the robbers fled in the stolen vehicle. Plains-Fanwood Times. payers would have 25 days to pay Hispanic woman with a large chest and their delayed tax bills. dyed red hair. The males were described Mayor Mahr indicated that a spe- as possibly Hispanic and heavyset, with cial notice would be included with one having a scruffy beard. The vehicle the tax bills to explain the schedule. was identified as a new black Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab bearing no license plate. JUXTAPOSE GALLERY

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At the conference, Mr. Ferguson Children’s Specialized, he said that Bryan Krichilsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment of President George W. Bush. mitments to veterans. spoke with Amy Mansue, president as a father, he understands how im- ONE STEP CLOSER…Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7, New Providence) presents a Mr. Pallone addressed each Employment: Prohibit a Congres- and chief executive officer of portant it is to know that one’s chil- $300,000 check to Amy Mansue (far right), Children’s Specialized Hospital speaker’s issue, but reiterated the sional pay raise until the nation’s Children’s Specialized Hospital, Ann dren are getting proper medical treat- President and CEO, to go towards CSH’s $15-million renovation. evening’s focus to discuss the Demo- minimum wage is raised. End tax and Jim Aragona, parents of a child ment. crats “A New Direction for America” incentives for companies that move at the hospital, and Fran Boccella, a “When I come here I look at this platform. “I don’t want to spend time American jobs overseas. volunteer for the hospital. They place through the eyes of a parent,” Governor Signs Bills By on impeaching the president. I think Education: Make college access thanked the congressman for his work he said. “It [Children’s Specialized] it takes away from what people need more affordable by making tuition to help the hospital and talked about turns challenges into triumphs. There to do to elect a Democratic Con- deductible from taxes permanently. why Children’s Specialized is so is no place like this in New Jersey.” Kean, Scutari, Bramnick gress,” Mr. Pallone said. Cut student loan interest rates. Ex- important to them. At the conclusion of the discus- TRENTON — Governor Jon crime, subject to a five-year prison “One of the big problems of one pand Pell Grants. CSH officials said the funding would sion between Mr. Ferguson and sev- Corzine signed several legislatios last term and $15,000 fine, when the theft party controlling everything, the judi- Energy and Gas Prices: Actively also help jump-start the hospital’s $15- eral members of the Children’s Spe- week sponsored by Senators Tom is under $1,000. ciary, the executive and legislative work toward ending American de- million renovation project. cialized Hospital community, he pre- Kean, Jr. and Nicholas Scutari and Organized theft is defined in the branches, is that it’s difficult to have pendence on foreign oil. Promote ini- “We need to renovate the facility,” sented them with a check for Assemblyman Jon Bramnick. bill as an “association of two or more any kind of oversight or even for the tiatives for energy-efficient technolo- Ms. Mansue said. “The congressman $300,000. Even though Mr. Ferguson Mr. Scutari’s bill increases the statu- persons who engage in the conduct of opposition to be heard. Our focus should gies, end tax credits to big oil, and heard our plea and fought hard for us. often represents Children’s Special- tory debt ceiling of the New Jersey or are associated for the purpose of be on checks and balances,” he said. stop price gouging. (Congressman) Ferguson has been ized on the House floor, Ms. Mansue Environmental Infrastructure Trust effectuating the transfer or sale of The congressman reminded sup- Health Care: Negotiate lower drug the person we go to and is our voice stressed to the general public the Financing Program from $2.2 to $2.4 shoplifted merchandise.” porters that if Democrats win back prices for Medicare prescription drug in Washington.” importance of the services the hospi- billion. The program was enacted in Another bill signed by the gover- Congress, he would move from being programs. Stop tax credits to drug Mr. and Mrs. Aragona gave a testa- tal offers. 2004. nor renamed the New Jersey Open the ranking Democrat on certain com- companies and HMOs. Promote stem ment to Mr. Ferguson about how much “This is the largest pediatric rehab Mr. Kean’s bill requires that the Public Meetings Act after its spon- mittees to committee chairman with cell research. Children’s Specialized has done for center in the country,” she said. Commissioner of Health and Senior sor, retired Senator Byron Baer. The more influence. Retirement Security: Stop any plan their daughter, Catherine, and how “People don’t often think about nurs- Services to develop an educational legislation was signed in 1975. Also One of the platform’s planks is to privatize Social Security in whole “wonderful” the staff has been to her ing homes for kids, and it is impor- fact sheet concerning meningococcal signed were bills to require 60-day lowering gas prices, and repeatedly or part. Enact pension reform to pro- while Ms. Boccella spoke about her tant to preserve them.” meningitis. The bill requires the com- notice of the closing or relocation of Mr. Pallone stressed energy indepen- tect employees’ retirement from chief desire to work with the children there. missioner to distribute the fact sheet nursing homes and assisted living dence from foreign oil. He said Demo- executive officer corruption and mis- “This hospital does so much more Governor Jon Corzine to parents and guardians of students residences to residents of these fa- crats often criticized the President management, including abuse of than we would be able to do in our in grades 6 through 12 at the start of cilities, to upgrade simple assaults and so should offer solutions. bankruptcy laws. Expand personal own home,” Ms. Aragona said. “She Signs Cable Law the 2006 school year and to parents against private school teachers to Reading directly from the platform savings initiatives. wouldn’t be where she is now with- TRENTON — Gov. Jon Corzine and guardians of students in the sixth aggravated assault and for the estab- handout, he said one goal is to “free Union County Republican Chair- out the hospital.” signed legislation Friday that autho- grade only in 2007. lishment of a Heritage Tourism Task America from dependence on for- man Phil Morin said from his office After hearing from those involved rizes competitive system-wide cable “Recent reports from the Centers Force “for the promotion of heritage eign oil and create a cleaner environ- Friday, “It sounds like a lot of prom- with Children’s Specialized, Mr. franchises and an executive order that for Disease Control and Prevention tourism in New Jersey” and for cre- ment with initiatives for energy-effi- ises that will cost real people money. Ferguson expressed his commitment directs the Public Advocate to monitor (CDC) indicate a mortality rate of 12 ation of “heritage tourism master cient technologies and domestic al- The reality is our country is never to helping and improving the hospi- and enforce the new law, and the Board percent for persons with the disease plan for New Jersey.” ternatives such as biofuels.” going to be the same after the 9/11 tal. Last year he secured $190,000 in of Public Utilities to issue regulations. who are 10 to 17 years old, and 14 Another new law requires the De- Mr. Pallone, who voted against the terror attacks and we have to defend percent for persons 14 to 24,” accord- partment of Education to include in- Iraq war, also said Democrats want “real ourselves. It’s an expensive process. ing to the legislation. formation about state adult disability security at home and overseas.” A big “An Iraq phased pullout, that’s some- OWEN BRAND Mr. Bramnick’s bill makes an or- services in booklets for parents of part of the Democrats’ plan is to begin a thing to be decided by generals who ganized shoplifting theft of over special education children. phased redeployment of troops from have experience in the military not by $1,000 a second-degree crime pun- The governor also signed a new Iraq in 2006 and divert money being politicians in caucus rooms,” he said. Your Home-Town ishable by up to 10 years in jail and/ law that authorizes the state auditor spent on the war to domestic programs. Regarding rising gas prices, Mr. MORTGAGE BANKER or a $150,000 fine and a third-degree to conduct performance reviews. “I want to see the money that’s being Morin said, “The Bush Administra- used for the war used to build the nation’s tion is the first administration to man- infrastructure, not to build highways date a study on alternative fuels and ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC A TTORNEY AT LAW necessarily but also mass transit,” Mr. the first to mandate higher mileage Pallone said. He spoke of American for new automobiles.” Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. companies being rewarded for sending He asked why Mr. Pallone was not jobs overseas and added, “Why not doing more to lead Democrats at the Ramsey Berman, P.C. give a tax credit to companies that state level to look at what he called create jobs here? 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Viglianti, it’s what makes Another of the newer businesses, Mountainside special. Valley National Bank, opened its “We’re the ‘Mayberry’ of Union doors on Mountain Avenue nearly Gina Levy for The Westfield Leader and The Times County,” the mayor said, referring to five years ago. It is right down the BACK IN THE DAY...This picture depicts what Mountain Avenue in downtown A BOROUGH STAPLE...Donald R. Maxwell stands in the family-owned furniture the small, idyllic fictional town in street from Bank of America. Mountainside looked like in 1939. store which has been a staple on Mountain Avenue in Mountainside for 79 years. North Carolina that many remember “It was our chairman who wanted Springfield’s Echoqua Italian Bistro the local community,” he said, adding 50-mile radius. “We’re grateful for ment and rescue squad. We almost feel from the Andy Griffith Show. and was looking for a location in this with Mr. Dinic until last year, said the that the hall also draws people from a the support of the local police depart- like we’re home to all their events.” “It’s almost from the past. We’re town,” according to First Vice Presi- location on Route 22 is “excellent.” just small town America,” he said. dent of Valley National Bank, Cynthia The restaurant, which specializes in (Formerly Mountainside, which is home to Ledis. The bank purchased the build- Northern Italian cuisine, has a Tuscan Town & Country about 6,700 residents, has worked ing that was formerly Friendly’s res- look, which Mr. Carrera says is Now in Westfield! 333 South Ave. East Liquors) hard to keep its small town charm, taurant. “unique.” Colorful Italian mosaic tiles, Prices effective: 8/9 thru 8/22 according to the mayor. “We liked the town. It fits our market, a blue granite bar, a copper tile bath- AUGUST 2006 “We’re not an asphalt jungle,” he the demographic,” said Ms. Ledis, add- SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT room and an open kitchen are just ShopRite 9101112 said. ing that the branch was well received. some of the stand-out features. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 When one enters Mountainside In fact, the bank donated land to the “We wanted to create something 20 21 22 from Route 22, there is no retail be- borough and took donations from the more on the trendy side,” Mr. Carrera cause the borough’s zoning laws don’t community to erect a town clock, which said. “The goal was to have some- allow it. Mr. Viglianti says now stands tall on the corner of Moun- thing suitable for the area of Mountainside does not have the high tain Avenue and New Providence Road. Mountainside.” traffic, increased crime and litter that Ms. Ledis said the bank has had a Mr. Carrera said Mosaico has been often come with highway retail. lot of citizen support. “Most of our very-well received in the area and What Mountainside does have, how- deposits are from consumers…the business has been mostly based on ever, is variety. There are about 22 residents of Mountainside,” she noted. recommendation. customer-based businesses in “Overall we’ve done very well.” He said he doesn’t feel competition Cranford Mountainside, according to the mayor. South Chestnut St Branch Manager Vicente from area restaurants, including neigh- Pa rk A small strip of stores and restau- D Sutter Home M&R Fernandez added that customers “are r boring downtown eateries, because of . rants on Mountain Avenue, many of looking for that friendly kind of ser- Mosaico’s “unique” concept. E. Broad St. WHITE which have been around for decades, vice, but they’re so friendly to begin “We were well-welcomed here,” Lennox Ave. Asti comprise the “downtown.” with.” He said it’s the people who ZINFANDEL Mr. Carrera said. C WESTFIELD e Mayor Viglianti says there is liter- nt make the town “great.” Another establishment, which rel- ra ve. l A ve ally no space to expand the down- Along with two banks and a gas ishes the support of local customers North Ave E. North Ave. PRICE ShopRite Garwood town because it is surrounded by South A PRICE 09 09 station, the small downtown offers Fine Wines BREAK is L’Affaire Fine Catering, a fixture North Ave. W. C en & Spirit parkland and new home construc- South Ave tra BREAK 1.5 L 750 other essentials. There is a 7-11 con- on Route 22 since it was founded by l A ve 6 9 ML tion. The industry Mountainside has venience store. Right across the street chef Robert Connelly in 1975. It on Route 22 brings big business into is Chrone’s Tavern, a mainstay for started as a restaurant and is now a Cavit Mirassou 99 the borough. Some large restaurants, more than 50 years. There is also PINOT GRIGIO 99 banquet and catering hall. Mr. ALL TYPES 750 ML a banquet hall and a Loews Movie Rejuvenations Hair and Body Spa, Connelly was a chef at a former res- (AND ALL OTHER TYPES) 11 1.5 L 7 Theater on Route 22 are some of the Mountainside Cleaners, taurant in Springfield prior to open- Folonari ALL 99 Livingston Cellars mainstays. Mountainside Deli, Mountainside ing L’Affaire. The mayor pointed out, “we have TYPES 91.5 L •CABERNET Bakery, Daimatsu sushi, Christoffers Banquet Manager Chris Cenci said Ruffino •CHARDONNAY 99 more industry, but it’s hidden.” flower shop, Rainbow Nails and Cus- the banquet hall, which is still family Rodney •MERLOT 8 3 L So how does the mix of big and tom Fitness Studios. •LUMINA 99 run, has serviced generations of many PINOT GRIGIO 750 small, old and new, fare for business That same mix of old and new busi- families. Strong 9 ML Rossini’s owners? According to the ones The 99 Classic Cellars ness extends all the way out to Route 22. “We’ve done weddings (of couples) 750 Westfield Leader and The Scotch Larger chain restaurants like Japa- 25 years ago, and now we’ve done •Il Leo 8 ML •CHABLIS •RHINE •ROSE • CABERNET 99 Plains-Fanwood Times spoke to, nese Arirang, Famous Dave’s their daughter’s wedding. On occa- Di Lupo 99 •BLUSH CHABLIS pretty well. 12 750 •BURGUNDY Barbeque and Spanish Tavern offer sions where brides have had wed- • MERLOT CHIANTI 750 99 ML 6 ML Maxwell’s Furniture, Repair, Re- plenty of variety. There is also dings 25 years ago, we’ve done their •RUBINO ROSSO 7 4 L finishing and Upholstery is one ex- Raagini, an Indian restaurant and 25th anniversary party.” He added, 99 Opici 99 ample of business success. The store, Mosaico, an Italian restaurant, which “we give personal attention to every • CHARDONNAY 750 HOMEMADE BARBERONE Almaden 10 ML 11 4 L which used to house an antique shop, opened last August. •CHABLIS •BLUSH CHABLIS detail.” •GOLDEN CHABLIS 99 has been a fixture on Mountain Av- Rudy Carrera, who opened Mr. Cenci said the support of •RHINE •BURGUNDY enue for 79 years and is in its third CK Mondavi Sutter Home 10 5 L Mosaico one year ago with co-owner Mountainside has been a tremendous •CABERNET •CABERNET •CABERNET generation of family owners. The origi- Andy Dinic, said at least 40 percent asset. “Mountainside is a well-estab- •CHARDONNAY 99 •CHARDONNAY •CHARDONNAY nal owner, Donald G. Maxwell, built of his business is from Mountainside. lished community with a home town •MERLOT 10 1.5 L •MERLOT 99 •MERLOT 99 •WT. ZINFANDEL his store and five others on Mountain Mr. Carrera, who co-owned ethic and we appreciate the support of Lindemans •PINOT GRIGIO 81.5 L 12 5 L Avenue in 1927. His son, Donald R., Cawarra Blends Fox Horn succeeded him as owner. And then •SEMILLON/ ALL 99 FRENCH SUMMER WINES came Donald J., the current owner. BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS CHARDONNAY 99 TYPES 1.5 L Henri Bourgeois Eighty-one-year-old Donald R., •CABERNET/SHIRAZ 7 1.5 L 4 SANCERRE LA PORTE 99 who still works at the store, admits Santa Marvista Goosehorn DU CAILLOU 2004 14 750 he’s “getting to be” a legend in the Reserva ML •CABERNET MondaviMondavi •CABERNET borough. But he pointed out that with •MERLOT •MERLOT 99 99 NAPA ALL 750 ML R. DuBois 99 progress comes change. •CHARDONAY 8 750 One of those changes has been •CHARDONAY 61.5 L ML 99 POUILLY-FUISSE 2004 13 750 CHAMPAGNES •Cabernet . . . . . ML the addition of Restaurant 89, lo- Fernleaf 99 17 Veuve 99 SAUVIGNON BLANC 7 750 Domaine ML •Merlot cated on Mountain Avenue in one of 750 Clicquot Brut 35 ML 99 DE VAUFUGET 99 those buildings originally built by •Pinot Noir . . . . Mionetto Famega 99 15 VOUVRAY 2005 8 750 Donald G. Chef Richard Grigmon VINHO VERDE 4 750 99 ML Prosecco 99 ML •Chardonnay . .14 opened Restaurant 89 two-and-a- Inglenook Di 12 750 99 Les Vergers 99 half years ago. He said all of his VALDOBBIADENE ML •CHABLIS •BURGUNDY 99 . . 750 •Fume Blanc 12 MUSCADET 2005 ML business so far has been from word •WT. ZINFANDEL 2 750 7 ML of mouth. “I have a nice amount of people who live in this area,” he said. Stolichnaya Johnnie “They say ‘we want you to stay Vodka Walker Red busy, we want you to stay. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Reader Questions Inactive Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Below are four arcane words, each with New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Construction at RR Crossing National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association four definitions – only one is correct. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association For several weeks the railroad crossing When asked of the Clark police I was others are made up. Are you sharp enough on Rahway Avenue has been blocked told, “They’re doing gas work.” Westfield to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey with a detour sign, which requires possi- police said it was the “Union County If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 bly a few thousand cars to take other Road Department” guess. If you get two – well-read individual. Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 roads, causing traffic jams, much time I suspect that it indeed was the Union If you get three – word expert. If you get all Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 and gas wasted. If, God forbid, a person County Road Department’s decision. four – You must have a lot of free time! has to get to the hospital with a child Several years ago Lamberts Mill Road All words and correct definitions POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at needing immediate care, it would be a was closed down for what I believe was come from the board game Diction P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 catastrophe. The only thing irregular an entire summer, three or four months. Deception. Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. seems to be a pile of stone off to one side, Certainly [it was] enough time for several Answers to last week’s arcane words. leaving enough room for two wide lanes miles of the Suez Canal to be built. [It is] 1. Macrognathic – Having very long jaws Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte of traffic. a terrible problem for a great many people. 2. Hippiatry – The practice of treating the ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR I just walked the area and there does During that time on numerous occasions diseases of horses Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo not seem to have been any changes for I would bicycle down that road, a vast, 3. Dauw – A South African zebra COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION just about the entire week. While there, empty, absolutely unblocked road, with 4. Teest – A small anvil Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly several cars and trucks drove around the hardly any construction activity. CZARDAS EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS barrier with no adverse effects. If this Sometimes it seemed no construction 1. Formerly, the son of a Czar of Russia Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin were the Turnpike or the Garden State people were there for days at a time. I 2. A Hungarian dance consisting of a fast Parkway, the only restriction would be a wonder if that was also a decision by the TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES movement and a slow movement 40 MPH slowdown. same county bureaucrat? The same county 3. The wife of a Russian prince in Czarist One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Trying to learn who made the decision gets the majority of my real estate taxes. Russia to block the road, I spoke to a PSE&G 4. Ukranian land controlled by the central supervisor type person on the scene and Jerry Rosenberg Westfield government of Russia was led to believe it was a police decision. ZAIN If Candidates And Officials 1. A dark-colored unspotted horse Pool Passes For Kids Without Homes 2. The European pike perch 3. In the Sudan, a camping place usually Would Be Nice Town Gesture enclosed by a palasade or thorn hedge Write to You, We’ll Print It 4. A tough, wiry grass found in the South- Since the day our families moved here, towns’ recreation departments have al- west and Mexico we’ve sounded like broken records: lowed their pools to be used for this CULPABLE Electioneering will start in earnest soon. La- offer extended to all elected officials of the Westfield is different. We have a thriving purpose. bor Day is the unofficial start of campaign region currently serving. 1. Reliable United Fund. We have churches and syna- Mr. Bruce Kaufman never returned 2. Guilty, blameworthy publicity – ‘silly season.’ Up until now, most Some choose to write and others don’t. We gogues that put social action at the top of our calls to his office. Finally, a few days 3. Most vulnerable their agenda. We’re not afraid to see the before the guests arrived, we asked to 4. Unmanageable candidates have been spending their time commend those who take the time to write to you. need in our midst. Now, we’re not so sure. speak to someone in the administration fundraising to afford those upcoming, snappy If you’re not hearing from your officials or candi- JAKO Here’s why: office. The brief response: “We don’t do 1. Just right (slang) TV spots and spiffy mailings. The money has dates, write them and let them know about it. For the past two weeks, Congregation that.” 2. A hunter, especially with a bow and Beth Israel of Scotch Plains hosted tem- Perhaps there was a good reason that arrow been rolling in, so expect a blitz. If we print more letters or releases from one porarily homeless women and children the Recreation Commission, a public en- Our area has interesting and meaningful races candidate versus another, or from one party 3. The gray African parrot through the Interfaith Council for the tity, could not waive the guest fee for a 4. A glove with State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (GOP - 21st versus the other, it’s because of the candidates. Homeless of Union County (now few people. But we never got an explana- “Homefirst”) Hospitality Network. This tion, nor did anyone inquire about the Legislative District) of Westfield seeking the Some candidates choose not to write to you. was the first time our congregation details of the request to see if it was Great Music For A office of U.S. Senator from New Jersey, oppos- Others take every opportunity to do so. “hosted” through the Network, and a lot feasible. So we purchased guest passes ing Bob Menendez (DEM) of Hudson County. We’d also like to hear from our readers about of preparation went into making our and watched the parents and children Great Cause Asw. Linda Stender of Fanwood (DEM – 22nd the issues you feel are important for the candi- guests’ stay comfortable. The following enjoy a carefree afternoon by the pool. Last night I attended the free show that area businesses generously helped defray But now that our project is complete, it was held in the parking lot of the South Legislative District) hopes to dislodge incum- dates and elected officials to address. It is help- costs: Flair Cleaners of Westfield; Jerusa- is fair to ask: What in the world were they Avenue train station in town. It was a bent Congressman Mike Ferguson of New Provi- ful to the candidates to know your top items of lem Café at the JCC of Central New thinking? You would have thought we great opportunity for teens, children and dence in the race for the 7th Congressional concern. Jersey; Deli King of Clark; and Needle- were asking the town for a zoning vari- adults alike to have a good time listening point Homes. ance. (In fact, it appears to be easier these to music and give back to the community District. These races are drawing national atten- Please e-mail all items to Starting last April, we called the days to get permission to demolish a through canned food donations. I was not tion as the pollsters are trying to gauge the mood [email protected]. Westfield Recreation Commission sev- perfectly good old house). at all surprised by the enthusiasm that of the nation. Our intent is to get to the heart of the issues eral times. Would they provide a few pool This is Westfield. We can do better many of my peers had in donating cans; passes so some of the kids without perma- next year —. Especially when all that is at many of my friends brought well over the Three of the nine Union County Freeholder important to you locally, while avoiding ge- nent homes could cool off for an after- stake is an afternoon of fun for some kids required amount of two cans. seats are up for grabs – as is the case each year. neric releases, personal attacks on opponents, noon? (The co-chairs of Beth Israel’s who seldom experience it. It served as a reminder that teens, too, The county Democrats have had a lock on these spin and “fluff.” Our editors apply their judg- hosting project are Westfield residents Laurie Woog and Amy Green are eager to give back to the community and members of the town pool). Other Westfield when given the opportunity. I am grateful seats for the last ten years, but the GOP is ment and may reject submissions deemed in- that the town was willing to fund some- hopeful of breaking back into this phase of appropriate. thing like this. I attend many local shows, government based on a public backlash in the For candidates and officials, a submittal of Who Ensures That Cty. Taxpayers’ as many as three a week, but this one was especially memorable. state over property taxes, seemingly out of con- about 300 to 500 words is recommended. Sub- I urge the town to continue funding free trol. Tom Kean, Jr. running for U.S. Senator, missions received by Friday evening of the Money Is Not Being Wasted? shows at the train station like this, and make popular in the area, may also help the county week prior to publication will be guaranteed The all-Democratic Union County vices,” “design services” and “technical them an annual event. When you fuse great GOP cause. Scotch Plains and Fanwood each consideration for publishing. Board of Chosen Freeholders continues assistance” to name a few. music for a great cause, no one loses. to pay lip service to taxpayers’ displea- The combined total estimated cost for Ali Donohue have seats being contested on the town councils. The general election is always the first Tues- sure over the county’s unrestrained spend- 22 of these contracts was $1,162,022 — Westfield Depending on voter turnout, these seats could day following the first Monday of November. ing and annual property tax increases. not a huge number relative to the county’s While there is plenty of blame to spread $400 million budget, but certainly an area go either way – GOP or DEM. This year the general election will be held on around for the government mandated cost of opportunity to achieve cost savings if Menendez Does not The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- Tuesday, November 7, 2006. increases reflected in the budget, it is these contracts were to be competitively Fanwood Times provides space each week for There are many, many important issues this particularly alarming and frustrating that bid and awarded to the lowest qualified Know Social Security our county government leaders have not bidder. The “Kean, Menendez Battle over So- candidates seeking elected office to express year. We urge everyone to pay attention, and made a serious effort to cut back on dis- As a concerned taxpayer and Union cial Security” article tells me that Mr. their views to our readers. Also, this is a standing then vote. cretionary spending, perks and awarding County resident, I would hope that the Menendez has no answer to the coming of no-bid contracts. time saved by Union County employees Social Security funding problem. In rare and genuine emergency situa- waiving competitive bids was at least During my more than 30 years in fi- tions it is appropriate to award a no-bid offset by appropriate due diligence, inter- nance I attended many conferences and Area Students Face Transition This contract if competitive bidding is not fea- nal auditing and monitoring of expendi- financial seminars where Social Security sible, however, one only needs to read the tures against these contracts as well as was discussed. The so-called Social Se- county’s newspaper advertisements of no- monitoring the vendors’ performance to curity Trust Fund is the most misunder- bid contract awards to realize that many verify their compliance to contract terms. stood item in America. Excess Social Month; Not a Bad Life such awards are not always “extraordi- When so many no-bid contracts are Security money is not actually “invested,” nary or unspecifiable services.” awarded throughout the year one begins it is “spent” by the federal government Arriving back home in May, college students have about two weeks to complete their intern For example, in the July 27 edition of to wonder – who is following through to through a special class of bonds. from the area search for summer jobs and pre- projects. In less than a month, some will be The Westfield Leader and The Scotch ensure that taxpayers’ money is not being This is the equivalent of parents saving Plains-Fanwood Times, the county placed wasted or left on the table absent competi- for a child’s college by taking $200 a week pare holiday trips to many places in the world. heading to college for the first time away from 32 advertisements of no-bid contact tive bidding? and placing it in a cigar box, then replacing Not a bad life for most. home, others return as upperclassmen to renew awards for services including “to provide John Marquardt the $200 each week with an IOU and spend- Some of their biggest challenges may be to friendships with their classmates – still others on call and professional testing services Fanwood ing it. When the child is ready for college for various county projects,” “legal ser- you have nothing but a box full of IOU’s. keep busy amidst the summer swelter and adjust will be staying right here, returning to high Mr. Menendez is using the old Social to oft-forgotten parental guidance absent in dorm school. Garwood Residents Need to Ask Security scare tactics to frighten people. life. Once jobs are established, trips to Bermuda While they have adapted to summer life, the Some of his fellow Democrats recog- nized the coming problem. President or elsewhere are common. Summer at home thought of going back to school remains a chal- Dems Questions on Key Issues Franklin D. Roosevelt, who is credited also involves rekindling idle friendships from lenge. The ever-abundant to-do list lingers. My oh my, what a refreshing change. because we have no money. Yet one with starting Social Security, said in the high school, furthering new friendships from But matters change fast. Freedom and friend- The local papers had a recent press re- candidate works for the county and one late 1930s that the pay as you go system lease announcing that the “Garwood candidate does $50,000 in business with would one day have to be replaced with college and contemplating next year’s goals. ships are abundant in college. It’s easy to get Democrats Launch Campaign.” In the the county. How can they represent an individual annuity system. President College life eventually blends into home life, used to — although some might miss the warm body they state, “that their mission is to Garwood in an attempt to mitigate county Clinton in his last inaugural address said filled with responsibilities and a lack of time, bed and good meals at home. present only factual and verifiable infor- taxes, and get county grants and funding that we should start investing some of the mation;” and the “committee’s priority is with this conflict of interest hanging over Social Security funds in the stock market. patience and sleep. As soon as the routine of Students returning to high school undergo to provide the citizens with informative, their head? Mr. Menendez does not understand home life is firmly set, it’s early August and change too. Being a senior puts one at the head accurate information about the candi- 9, Local towns are formulating ordi- President Bush’s proposal on Social Se- OfficeMax and Staples have cluttered the air of the social pack. Then, there’s visiting college dates.” nances to decrease the size of the curity. The President’s proposal would To me, this is finally a chance to have McMansions being built because it is allow each person to have the “option” of waves with displays of overstuffed backpacks campuses, taking tests, filling out admission them explain what appears to be “grave destroying the character of the neighbor- having a percentage of their Social Secu- (causing scoliosis), notepads, organizers and papers – most seniors are soon to become col- doings” going on behind the scenes with hoods. Yet my opponent wrote a letter in rity invested in personal accounts. They overpriced glow pens to remind you that your lege students also. them, their politics and the borough. favor of building even bigger houses than would have a choice of investments that Garwood residents who are reading this ever (now 2,700 square feet) on our bor- would include a verity of mutual funds. time is running out. But it’s not time to rush things. Summer is not should please cut this article and keep it ough properties. This is similar to the size These funds would be owned by the At The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- over yet and regardless of what the season or near their front door so when they call of three Cape Cods on a 50 by 100- individual and could be passed onto their Fanwood Times offices, the student interns have grade, there are always challenges and change. they can answer some important ques- square-foot lot. What was wrong with the heirs in case of an early death. No one tions. These should not be accusatory, but standard ordinances that preserved our would receive less Social Security in to- contributed a wide array of articles and office Planning and looking ahead is wise. Yet, at all just a general fact-finding mission: 1, neighborhood’s character? tal, but it would give individuals some assistance to help the publication. They still times, we advise students to take time to have fun. Please explain why most of the appointed There will probably be some political control over their future. This option is positions in the borough that are paid with operatives who will write letters in re- similar to an IRA or 401K currently owned taxpayer money go to Democratic politi- sponse to this, trying to spin and justify, but by most workers. cal party people, their relatives and politi- if you watch, all they will do is sum it all up Mr. Kean is correct when he said that cal donors. 2, Please explain if it is a as “perfectly legal, coincidental, shoot the Mr. Menendez should actually start work- coincidence that one year after a planning messenger” type responses. The bottom ing on behalf of our fellow citizens. board person started donating to the line should be: “factual and verifiable in- Democrats, he became the planning board formation” like the campaign promises. Thomas Lienhard chair. 3, Please explain how the develop- In the end all of these unethical abuses Westfield ers of the MEWS project were selected will be revealed as just that. I look for- and is it just a coincidence that they do- ward to them stopping at my house when Global Warming, It’s nated $60,000 to the Democratic Party in I am home. I have watched enough of Time to Take Action the last few years? 4, Please explain why what is going on here in Garwood. That is other projects in the borough were di- why I am running for mayor on the inde- From newspaper headlines to the silver rected to be less dense and had height pendent ticket and want to finally put screen, news about global warming is all restrictions, but the MEWS was approved Garwood first. And that is my factual around us. We can no longer deny or as is and even had the height further information. ignore this issue. If we want to keep our increased. Bruce Paterson beaches, prevent flooding and protect our 5, Please explain why you have agreed Garwood air quality, we must take action right now. for the senior/youth community center Scientists, such as Michael issue to drag on for six years, and that it Boy Scout thanks Oppenheimer of Princeton University are has gone through two design changes, an predicting that by the turn of the century upcoming third one, has allocated or spent Community for Help New Jersey’s sea levels will rise two to $100,000 for professional services to date, four feet. This will submerge our price- had to give back a $50,000 grant due to I want to thank reporter Rachel Leopold less beaches and lead to chronic flooding the delay and now have agreed to a build- and The Westfield Leader for a great in nine percent of the state. A drastic ing that will only be allowed for seniors article last week about my Eagle Scout change such as this would devastate our when the families stated loud and clear Project. As the article explained, my swim- environment and our economy. they need a building for their youth to go? ming program for homeless children in That is why it is so important that Gover- 6, Why is Charles Kushner’s former busi- Elizabeth has received tremendous sup- nor Corzine commits to cutting our global ness partner, Martin Statfeld, donating to port from the Westfield community. warming pollution 70 percent by the year the Garwood Democrats? 7, Did one of I especially want to thank the Resi- 2050. While ambitious, this kind of reduc- the present candidates go directly to the dence Inn by Marriott in Elizabeth, which tion is possible and, in fact, necessary. By county political boss and try to hire one of donated the use of its pool. Marriott wants investing in alternative energy sources, low- their friends, circumventing the county’s every community in which it operates to ering our energy consumption and making hiring process? be a better place because it is there. I polluters pay for every pound of pollution 8, The county taxes increased approxi- would like everyone to know that without they put into our environment, we can reach mately 45 percent on Garwood, or Marriott, my swimming program might this goal. If we don’t start taking action now, $700,000 more per year. We get minimal not have been possible. it may soon be too late. in return for this and are forced to de- Eric Hagstrom Jeff Bayne crease the size of the community center Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 10, 2006 Page 5 Independent Investigation Letters to the Editor Needed in BPU Affair Neighbors Should Introduce WESTFIELD — State Senator Tom for her to step aside and allow an Kean, Jr. released the following state- independent review of this entire situ- ment today concerning outstanding ation. Themselves and Discuss Problems questions concerning the Board of The players involved, the politics I have been an upstanding member of sonally. I have never even heard of such the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community a disgusting anonymous thing happen- Public Utilities (BPU) audit and ac- of the situation, the questions that since my children were one and four years ing. counts: must be answered for the public trust of age. They had their entire pre-college After 31 years of living in Scotch Plains, “Considering Attorney General to be restored in the BPU and our educations in Scotch Plains-Fanwood. this is the first time such a thing has Farber is under investigation and is state government can only be ad- Both have advanced degrees. One of them happened to me. It was not only hurtful, cited as possibly having a conflict of dressed properly by the United States currently teaches in our school system but offensive, and a total waste of the interest by the auditors, I believe it Attorney Chris Christie or another and is highly respected by students, staff township’s time, energy and funds! I can would be appropriate and responsible independent investigator.” and administration. only assume that my new neighbors were It is with deep sadness that I feel it not raised to respect the feelings of other necessary to educate members of my own people. They showed an incredible lack Senate Adds $3 Million community on what it means to be a good of intelligence, sensitivity and tact. I guess ALL ABOARD…Herman Butler, Commander of the Watchung Sail and Power neighbor. they missed that part of their educations - Squadron, was honored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders last When you acquire a new home, try not that is if they had any education to speak month to recognize the squad’s 50th anniversary along with acknowledging Mr. to alienate your neighbors before you of either at home or at school. Following NJ Laptop Thefts Butler’s dedication. Pictured, left to right, are: Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, Mr. even move in. Well-brought up people, I only know that the ten-year-old next Butler, Theodore Wallace (former commander who was also honored) and when they find a problem on the grounds door is much more polite than these so- WASHINGTON – According to a quently released a statement follow- Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski. press release from Senator Robert ing reports that a Veterans Adminis- between their properties, would politely called adults. So dear neighbors - think Menendez (D-NJ), the Senate added tration computer – reportedly con- introduce themselves to their neighbor twice before being a bully and making an three million dollars to the defense taining personal information on thou- and request that the problem be addressed. enemy who could have been a good friend Sail & Power Squadron It is not only ignorant, but also rude and to you. That is your loss. appropriations bill following recent sands of veterans – was reported miss- cruel to make the first move by filing a reports that two Navy laptop comput- ing. The computer was in the posses- Karen Gutterman formal complaint against neighbors you Scotch Plains ers were stolen from two different sion of a subcontractor hired to assist have never even seen or addressed per- Navy recruiting offices in New Jer- in insurance collections for VA’s medi- Celebrates 50th Year sey. The laptops – reportedly contain- cal centers in Pittsburgh and Phila- By KATIE NEWINGHAM the role of commander. ing information on 31,000 Navy re- delphia, and potentially contains in- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and the Times Mr. Butler is in charge of everyone Ed Palermo Big Band cruiters and applicants – were said to formation on New Jersey veterans SCOTCH PLAINS — Herman and has to oversee everything; “the have been stolen in early June and being treated in Pennsylvania. Butler of Scotch Plains was presented buck stops at me,” said Mr. Butler Plays Free Concert In Park early July from Navy recruiting sta- “On the same day the United State with a resolution in July from the during a recent interview with The AREA – The Union County Summer all to “bring the entire family, pack a tions in Trenton and Jersey City. Senate passed my amendment to in- Union County Board of Chosen Free- Westfield Leader and The Scotch Arts Festival concert series will continue picnic basket, bring lawn chairs or blan- “We depend on sailors to protect crease physical security and data pro- holders acknowledging the 50th an- Plains-Fanwood Times. Mr. Butler on Wednesday, August 23, with a perfor- kets to sit on, and enjoy an evening of our seas, provide medical care to our tections at navy recruiting stations niversary of the Watchung Sail and also has to attend the district and mance by jazz and blues musicians, The swinging jazz and blues in Echo Lake Marines and engage hostile forces in across the country, the Veterans Ad- Power Squadron. national meetings and “pick up the Ed Palermo Big Band with Rob Paparozzi. Park.” the sky, among many other critical ministration was notified of yet an- The U.S. Power Squadron was or- gold nuggets (from the meetings) and The concert is free and begins at 7:30 p.m. The grand finale of the concerts in the responsibilities,” Senator Menendez other security breach. It is deplorable ganized in 1914 as a non-profit educa- bring them back to the squadron.” in Echo Lake Park. Summer Arts Festival series will be on Ed Palermo and his band have enter- August 30 with The Party Dolls. said. “The least we can do is safe- that this is the manner in which we tion organization that specializes in “Before I even knew I had to be tained local music lovers for years, draw- In case of rain, concerts will be held in guard the personal information they treat those who have fought to protect teaching classes in steamship. There certified to operate a boat, I knew I ing rave reviews from Downbeat Maga- the air-conditioned auditorium at Cranford volunteer during the application pro- our nation. I call on the Director of are 450 squadrons in 33 districts with had to have a boating safety course zine and Time Out New York. Singer and High School on West End Place off cess. This amendment will provide the Veterans Administration to pro- approximately 60,000 members across under my belt before I got into a harmonica player Rob Paparozzi, whose Springfield Avenue in Cranford at 7:30 the Navy the resources they need to vide a full accounting of what is miss- the nation and the Power Squadron is collision, which is how I first got music is well known to Broadway audi- p.m. For up-to-date concert/rain infor- ensure we’re protecting those who ing, and what steps will be taken to America’s largest non-profit boating involved with the squadron. Through ences and TV fans of Bill Cosby and mation, call the hotline at (908) 352-8410 volunteer to protect our nation.” ensure that each and every veteran is organization. The squadrons’ objec- this, I also met some good social David Letterman, will join them. The Ed after 3 p.m. on the day of the concert. Epilog: Senator Menendez subse- protected.” tives are community service, educa- people who I guess liked me too, Palermo Big Band concert at Echo Lake For more information, call the Union tion and friendship and camaraderie. which is how I became the com- Park is sponsored by Schering-Plough. County Department of Parks, Recreation The squadrons offer boating courses mander,” Mr. Butler said. Freeholder Chairman Mirabella urges and Facilities at (908) 527-4900. Committee Proposed to on a regular basis and have educated In New Jersey, anyone who wants over three million boaters. to operate a boat must be certified in Expose State Waste The Watchung Sail and Power boat safety. The Watchung Sail and Squadron began in 1956 and has about Power Squadron offers fall and spring WESTFIELD –Assemblyman Jon not recess until the recommended 150 active squad members today. Mr. courses and due to the increase in Bramnick (R-21) has requested that changes are made in the property tax Butler has worked with the Watchung demand this year, offers summer the Speaker and Senate President cre- system. It is equally important that squadron for eight years and started courses as well. A GPS course in ate a fifth committee for the sole the public receive a report that ‘fol- at the bottom of the suto military order to learn how to use the naviga- purpose of finding waste and over lows the dollar’,” stated Mr. hierarchy and worked his way up to tion instrument has also been added. spending within the New Jersey state Bramnick. LIVE MUSIC budget. He said the committee should “We are aware through the efforts Commentary by James Diddell be chaired by a forensic accountant of U.S. Attorney Chris Christie that and consist of leaders from the busi- there has been horrific waste at Crisis in the Middle East ness community, as well as one Re- UMDNJ. Mr. Christie sent forensic How does this affect our small town of removing the Hezbollah force with a publican and one Democrat legisla- accountants into the hospital and they Westfield? It hasn’t yet. But as the days peacekeeping unit, or it could aid Israel’s tor. This committee should meet im- were able to reveal the waste and go by, the tension grows. With the rumors invasion of southern Lebanon. Either way mediately and provide all findings to abuse. As a result, the legislature has that Syria and Iran have been supporting it would not be good for the United States. Hezbollah, it raises the question — What With Iran determined to destroy Israel the public, he said. made changes to the governing struc- stance will the United States take in this and with their weapons of mass destruc- “This special session is an impor- ture of the hospital and the governor conflict? With the G8 meeting last week, tions under question, Israel is now a dan- tant first step and the legislature should has halted a new million dollar ad the topic was overshadowing many other ger zone. Owned & operated by Christopher & Timothy Boyle campaign,” Mr. Bramnick further dis- issues. Also with the mass evacuations of Would it be best for the United States cussed. Americans currently in Lebanon and Is- to sit this round out and let other countries The legislature needs an oversight rael, President Bush must be thinking that break up this fight? These are all ques- The Bar Is Open committee to reveal abuse at other this conflict is going to get worse before tions on the mind of the American citi- governmental departments and agen- it gets better. zens, and in the following weeks, we LUNCH: Tuesday – Saturday cies. The committee should have the Could the United States be forced into could see some of these questions an- DINNER: Tues. – Thurs. • 5:00pm – 9:30pm another hot zone in the Middle East? If so, swered. Fri. – Sat. • 5:00pm – 10:00pm Sun. • 4:30pm – 8:30pm power to review any and all govern- which side will the U.S. take? The U.S Editor’s Note: James Diddell is an ment programs and any institution goleader.com/subscribe has the option of supporting either Israel intern with the newspaper this summer 16 Prospect Street, Westfield 908-232-7320 that receives government funding. or Lebanon. It could support Lebanon in and attends Blair Academy. 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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dhplaw.net Page 6 Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Friends Group Reveals Date For Mindowaskin Cleanup WESTFIELD – The Friends of Starbucks for the event. Mindowaskin will hold a fall cleanup A non-profit organization, the of the park on Saturday, September Friends of Mindowaskin was founded 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers in the early 1990s to revitalize and and organizations are invited to par- preserve the passive park. Through ticipate and to bring gloves and rakes. the group’s efforts, the park has been The meeting point for volunteers designated as a historic site. will be behind the footbridge, closest The Friends works independently, to The Presbyterian Church in but in cooperation with, the town to Westfield parking lot. It also will serve maintain the park and protect its his- as the central point for assignments torical significance. Mindowaskin and arranging for service hour signa- Park had its 85th anniversary in 2003. tures. The Friends is partnering with This year, the Friends have chosen to devote their efforts to the restoration of the park’s historic bandstand. Club Invites Residents Over the years, the Friends has TRIO OF EAGLES…These young men from Boy Scout Troop 79 recently were elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony. Pictured, raised more than $500,000 to im- from left to right, are: Joseph Pregenzer, Matthew Flynn and Christopher Scharpf. For Hiking and Biking prove Mindowaskin and has appro- COUNTY – A variety of hik- priated 97 percent of the funds di- ing and bicycling activities are rectly back into the park. Tax deduct- Three Scouts Become Eagles available to area residents on a ible donations are always welcome. regular basis through the Union For more details, please contact County Hiking Club. Most events Debby Burslem, president of the At Annual Court of Honor take place in central and north- Friends of Mindowaskin, at (908) 233- ern New Jersey. Annual mem- 0028 or [email protected]. WESTFIELD – Boy Scout Troop that involved placing traffic-resis- bership dues are $10. To request a 79 from St. Helen’s Roman Catholic tant, high-visibility decals of fire GIFTS GOOD TO GO…Patricia Pagnetti “buggy lugs” over 60 pounds of complimentary schedule of Hik- comfort items for American troops, donated by members of the Atlas Pythagoras Redeemer Announces Church in Westfield held its annual hydrants along the median line of 22 ing Club events, please call (908) Eagle Scout Court of Honor on June streets on the south side of Scotch Masonic Lodge in Westfield, to the Roselle Park Post Office on the first leg of the 527-4900. journey to Iraq. Mrs. Pagnetti’s husband, Nick, chaired the project for the lodge. Low Cost Milk Option 23, during which three young men Plains. WESTFIELD – The Redeemer were recognized for having achieved These decals will enable the Lutheran School in Westfield has an- the highest rank in Boy Scouting. township’s volunteer firefighters to Masonic Lodge Sends Gifts Daughter, Grace Rae, nounced that low cost milk is avail- The honorees included Matthew more quickly locate hydrants in the able to all children enrolled. Flynn of Scotch Plains and Joseph event of a fire emergency. In addi- Welcomed by Prices In accordance with federal law and Pregenzer and Christopher Scharpf, tion, Matthew secured assistance and To Cheer Troops in Iraq Ray and Tina Price of Scotch Plains United States Department of Agri- both of Westfield. Among those on financing from the Scotch Plains Ro- have announced the birth of their culture policy, this institution is pro- hand for the Court of Honor were tary Club, which underwrote the cost WESTFIELD – The Brethren of toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors, daughter, Grace Rae Price, on Friday, hibited from discriminating on the Westfield Third Ward Councilman of the needed materials. Atlas Pythagoras Masonic Lodge re- beef jerky, playing cards, hand cream, June 2, at 8:08 a.m. at Overlook Hos- basis of race, color, national origin, David Haas and former New Jersey Joseph is the youngest son of Gerard cently sent two boxes of usable items baby wipes and the most popular of pital in Summit. sex, age or disability. State Treasurer John McCormac, and Linda Pregenzer and graduated – weighing well over 60 pounds com- all – jars of peanut butter and jelly. Grace weighed 7 pounds and 5 To file a complaint of discrimina- both of whom are Eagle Scouts them- in June from Westfield High School, bined – to American military troops The package was addressed to Jo- ounces and measured 19¼ inches in tion, please write to: USDA, Director, selves. Additionally, George Gross where he was a sprinter with the track serving in Iraq. Members of the fra- seph Hrycak, a serviceman who is a length at birth. Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, made a presentation to the Eagle and field team and played trumpet all ternity donated all of the contents, member of Atlas Pythagoras Lodge She joins her sister, Faith Marie, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Scouts on behalf of the Sons of the four years with the high school con- including the plastic boxes. as gifts to him and his fellow soldiers. age three. Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250- American Revolution. cert band. He will attend William According to Nick Pagnetti, chair- The lodge is located at 1011 Central Grace’s maternal grandparents are 9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice Matthew, the son of Ann and Jef- Paterson University in the fall, ma- man of the effort, the project reflects Avenue in Westfield. Louie and Connie DeVico of Scotch and TDD). The USDA is an equal frey Flynn, is a senior at Union Catho- joring in liberal arts. patriotism and love of God and coun- Plains, formerly of Westfield. opportunity provider and employer. lic High School in Scotch Plains. He Joseph has been a scout continu- try that are tenets of the Masonic Single Jewish Friends Laurie and Helen Price of Scotch Parents may call Joy Wagenblast at is an honor student, a member of his ously since becoming a Tiger Cub at Fraternity. The lodge felt sending Plains, also formerly of Westfield, (908) 232-1592 for more information school’s Peer Ministry, Service Club age six. He has held various leader- comfort items to make the time away To Meet For Lunch are her paternal grandparents. on the program. and Performing Arts Company, and ship positions with Troop 79, in- from home more bearable was the also has played varsity tennis for two cluding Patrol Leader, Assistant Se- ideal way to support the troops as AREA – The Circle of Single Jewish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet years. A member of Troop 79 for six nior Patrol Leader and Instructor, they put themselves in harm’s way. years, Matthew has been a Patrol and has earned 25 merit badges. while defending freedom. and Eat Lunch on Sunday, August 20, at noon at the Home Town Buf- Leader and Troop Librarian. For his Eagle Scout project, Jo- Since the lodge had previously sent For his Eagle Scout Project, Mat- seph led a group of scouts and non- packages to troops in Iraq, members fet, located at 561 Route 1 South (in Wick Shopping Plaza) in Edison. thew worked with the Scotch Plains scouts in the restoration of the Se- already knew the most requested township administrator and fire chief renity Garden at the Center for Hope items. The boxes contained things The cost is $3 plus the price of a meal off of the menu and gratuity. in designing a fire safety initiative Hospice facility located on Glenside such as books, DVDs, foot powder, Avenue in Scotch Plains. This en- baby powder, sunscreen, eye drops, Interested persons are asked to call Roberta at (908) 668-8450. Tri-County Red Cross deavor required the cleaning, sand- contact lens solution and lens wipes, ing and staining of two bridges and Posts Annual Meeting three benches, as well as weeding COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- and putting down mulch on the path. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. ter of the American Red Cross, which Christopher is the son of Michael encompasses 22 area communities and Julie Scharpf and has a brother, “25 Years Experience” including Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Matthew. He will attend Bellarmine Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Garwood, will hold its Annual Meet- University in Louisville, Ky. in the ing on Thursday, August 17, at 6 p.m. fall on a scholarship. Chris has been LEADING LIONS…During a meeting last month, the Scotch Plains Lions Club at 16 Jefferson Avenue in Elizabeth. accepted to participate in the Brown installed its new officers for 2006-2007. Pictured, from left to right, are: Seated, The public is invited to attend. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 10, 2006 Page 7 Youth of First Baptist Assist Winston School Recognizes Hurricane Katrina Victims Local Students at Ceremony WESTFIELD – Following major and their adult leaders from across WESTFIELD – Students Jake Brewster Academy in New Hamp- fundraising throughout the past year, the country, representing many de- Bullek of Westfield and Ben Goland shire, was recognized with awards 15 youths and four adults from the nominations, also participated in the and Evan Price, both of Scotch Plains, for Citizenship and Science. First Baptist Church of Westfield de- camp during that week. recently were honored during the Now in its 25th year, the Winston parted early in the morning of July 7 “Through their service, these young annual Moving On Ceremony at the School is an independent day school for a three-day journey to Harrison people will gain a life-changing un- Winston School in Short Hills. All for children in second through eighth County, Miss. derstanding about the true meaning three graduates completed the eighth grade who, although intellectually Led by the Reverend Jeremy Mont- of servanthood and will grow in their grade at Winston and will continue capable, are challenged with learning gomery, Associate Minister at First Christian faith,” said Reverend Mont- their studies at various high schools disabilities including dyslexia and Baptist, the group of young people gomery. in and outside of the area. other processing issues. Its highly participated in a weeklong service “These youth truly are heroes to During the ceremony, Jake, who individualized teaching philosophy mission experience helping residents those whom they are assisting, and will attend the Pennington School in provides a learning approach designed of that area who were devastated last doing something that most adults the fall, was presented with the 2006 to prepare youngsters to move on year by Hurricane Katrina. They re- would not consider doing,” he added. MS-Cubed Award for achievement in from the school with the skills and turned on July 16. In addition to Reverend Montgom- this monthly program that combines confidence needed for success in life. During their week in Mississippi, ery, the group consisted of Laural MISSION TO MISSISSIPPI…Youth from the First Baptist Church of Westfield mathematics, science and social stud- The Winston School serves stu- they participated in the Hurricane Montgomery and Chris Murphy of and their adult leaders celebrate their successful trip to Mississippi last month to ies skills. Ben, who will advance to dents from across 29 New Jersey com- Katrina Relief Camp, sponsored by Fanwood; Paul Clark of Plainfield; help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Pictured, from left to right, are: Seated, Meg the Morristown-Beard School, re- munities. For more information, the Group Workcamps Foundation of Gillian Clark, Brittany Lambros and Buttrick, Shauna Siegel, Michelene Lambros, Allison Johnson and Brittany ceived an award for the annual Sci- please visit the school’s website at Loveland, Colo. The work project Michelene Lambros of Scotch Plains; Lambros; second row, Greg Scott, Melissa Virzi, Alyssa Lund, Aubrey Ambinder, ence Fair. Evan, who is headed for the winstonschool.org. involved constructing prefabricated Lee Hinman and Jesse Hinman of Gillian Clark, Latifa Owolabi and the Reverend Jeremy Montgomery, and back houses and erecting them on site. Mountainside; Latifa Owolabi of row, Tom Buttrick, Lee Hinman,Chris Murphy and Jesse Hinman. Participants As part of the effort, youth partici- Staten Island, N.Y., and Aubrey not pictured include Laural Montgomery, Paul Clark and Billy Siegel. pants mixed cement, nailed studs, Ambinder, Meg Buttrick, Tom cleaned debris and put on finishing Buttrick, Allison Johnson, Alyssa Senior Program to Conclude touches to complete the homes. Lund, Greg Scott, Billy Siegel, Shauna A total of 100 other young people Siegel and Melissa Virzi of Westfield. With Luncheon and Music SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish gregation Beth Israel, located at 18 Community Center (JCC) of Central Shalom Way in Scotch Plains. They New Jersey’s “Summer of Fun” pro- will kick off at 11 a.m. with Ruth gram for adults age 60 and above will Kaye performing her nostalgic musi- conclude on Wednesday, August 16, cal show entitled “We’re Still Here.” with a luncheon and dual musical Following Ms. Kaye’s perfor- programs. mance, the luncheon will take place. The festivities will be held at Con- Afterward, a light opera concert will be presented featuring internation- New Date Announced ally noted mezzo-soprano Susan Glanzberg. For Golf Ball Drop Everyone is welcome to attend all or COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- part of the day’s programs. Tickets for IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL…Pictured, from left to right, are co-leaders Marci ter of the American Red Cross, which both concerts and the luncheon are Tavasi, Rachel Lipschutz, Helayne Levitt and Amanda Friss, who organized the includes the communities of Fanwood, $30 for JCC members and $38 for the Westfield Area Hadassah Young Women’s Group Summer Kick-Off event last NEW CLASS…The Westfield Service League welcomed its new Provisional Scotch Plains and Garwood, has re- community at large. For those wishing week at a home in Scotch Plains. Class during a recent end-of-the-year brunch at the Echo Lake Country Club in to attend only the Susan Glanzberg Westfield. These women will spend the 2006-2007 year working one shift per week scheduled its “Golf Ball Drop” from in the league’s Thrift Shop or Consignment Shop and volunteering at the this Saturday, August 12, to Saturday, concert, a donation of $5 is requested. Westfield Food Pantry and Mobile Meals. Pictured, from left to right, are: Lilian October 21. This fundraiser is being The JCC is located at 1391 Martine Louie, Susan Bigelow, Betsy McQuade, Elaine Junguenet and Sallie Roberts. Not conducted to support the chapter’s Avenue in Scotch Plains. pictured is Diana Kazazis. disaster services. Reservations for the day’s programs Golf balls are being sold for $20 are required. The deadline for mak- each and are considered a tax-de- ing a reservation is Monday, August The Arc Kohler School Set ductible donation to the chapter. They 14. To make a reservation or obtain will not be delivered to purchasers; more information, please contact Nan individuals will receive a receipt with Statton at [email protected] or (908) To Welcome New Principal the number of their golf ball(s). 889-8800, extension no. 207. Further MOUNTAINSIDE – The Arc For the past four years, she has On October 21, personalities from information also is available at Kohler School in Mountainside has been program associate for the New New Jersey 101.5 radio will play in a www.jccnj.org. announced that James Carovillano Jersey Autism Study of the Univer- charity softball game at Warinanco will become principal of the school sity of Medicine and Dentistry of Park in Roselle against members of Hadassah Hosts Event effective Tuesday, August 15. New Jersey. the police, fire and rescue depart- Principal Carovillano joins The Arc Founded in 1963, The Arc Kohler ments from the 22 towns in the Tri- At Scotch Plains House with 39 years of experience of em- School serves children with develop- County service area. During the game, WESTFIELD — The Westfield ployment with the Clark Board of mental disabilities from ages three to 5,000 numbered golf balls will be Area Hadassah Young Women’s Education. For 17 of those years, he nine and their families in a progres- dropped onto the field. The owner of Group hosted its annual Summer served as principal of a grammar sive academic environment. the ball that lands closest to the flag- Kick-Off event on August 2 at a pri- school and later a middle school. A private school approved by the pole will win $5,000. The second and vate home in Scotch Plains. Attend- On August 7, Gail Potito joined the New Jersey Department of Educa- third place winners will receive ees shared cocktails and conversation school’s professional team as Super- tion, The Arc Kohler School provides $2,500 and $1,000, respectively. while reviewing the group’s 2006- visor of Curriculum and Instruction. educational services to approximately Individuals also may help the chap- 2007 social and fundraising goals. Ms. Potito comes to The Arc with 30 70 students annually and currently ter to raise funds by selling golf balls. Hadassah is a volunteer women’s years of experience as a special edu- serves more than 20 school districts. The person who sells the most golf organization, the members of which cation teacher from New Jersey’s For more information, please visit balls will receive a $500 prize. Addi- work to strengthen its partnership Long Branch school district. www.arcunion.org. tionally, any group (corporation, club with Israel. This year, the group or organization) that sells the most hopes to raise $10,000 to support the golf balls will be awarded $1,000. Mother and Child Center at Hadassah Church Plans ‘Sew-a-Thon’ For further information, please Hospital in Jerusalem. The event contact Alan Karmin at (908) 756- raised more than $2,000 towards this 6414, extension no. 20, or at goal. This support aids Hadassah’s To Provide Wells in Kenya [email protected]. Inter- continued humanitarian work dur- ested persons also may visit ing a time of conflict in the Middle FANWOOD – Area residents are No sewing skills are necessary to tricountyredcross.org. invited to participate in a “Sew-a- help out at the Sew-a-Thon. Inexperi- East. Thon” on Thursday, August 17, from enced workers can cut fabric, pin or noon to 9 p.m. at the Fanwood Pres- iron. Tote bags, book bags, gift bags, byterian Church. The event will be wine bottle bags and laundry bags An Affiliate of RWJ University Hospital - Rahway held in the church’s Westminster Hall, will be created. An Affiliate of RWJ University Hospital - Rahway located at the corner of Marian and The items will be sold that day and Martine Avenues in Fanwood. at the borough’s annual Fanny Wood Bags will be made and sold to raise Day celebration that will be held this funds for a mission project that will year on Sunday, September 17. provide water wells in Kenya. In many Volunteers at the Sew-a-Thon may communities in Kenya, women must help out for an hour or two or longer walk for about a day to a river to get if they wish. To be included on the list water. For $5,000, a well that will of participants or for more informa- support 250 people can be dug lo- tion, please call the church office at cally in a village. (908) 889-8891. Templeo f We s t f i e l d Em a n u-E l Your Temple Fa m i l y Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway invites you to learn more about the region’s most spectacular, professional and comprehensive Fitness and Wellness Center. Take advantage of our construction discounts as we discuss with you how the proper environment, education, nutrition and professional instruction will help you achieve all your fitness and health goals. Call for an appointment at 908-232-6100, or stop by our showroom and enrollment center at 2120 Lamberts Mill Road in Scotch Plains. 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Chrone, 51, of Delaware married April 22, 1978. In addition to merly of Westfield, died on Thurs- Papaleo; his brother, Steven Clyne; Margaret Papandrea, 90, Had Been Township, N.J. died on Wednesday, his loving wife and parents, he is day, August 3, at his home with loved his sister, Karyn Clyne Jakubik; his August 2, 2006, from injuries sus- survived by a son, Jonathan Chrone ones at his bedside. brother-in-law, Jeff Jakubik; his niece, Owner Of Health and Vitamin Store tained in a motorcycle accident in of Hampton, Va.; a daughter, Lauren Born on March 12, 1979 in Brook- Audrey; nephew, Joshua, and his Union Township, Hunterdon County, Chrone of Stockton, N.J.; a brother, lyn, N.Y., Mr. Clyne grandparents, Frank and Margaret (Chrone) Papandrea of in Temecula, Calif. She enjoyed an N.J. David Chrone of Phoenix, Ariz.; a moved to Westfield in Ida Femiano. Laguna Hills, Calif. passed away active life of weekly bus trips to new Born in Westfield, N.J. on December sister, Cindy Arendt of Lombard, 1984 with his family and A Funeral Mass was peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, places, lively games of dominoes and 17, 1954, he was the son of Albert and Chicago, Ill., and a niece, Jessica most recently resided in offered on Tuesday, Au- July 18, 2006, at the age of 90. made many new friends. Rae Gilbert Chrone of Toms River, N.J. Arendt of Portland, Ore. Edison. gust 8, at St. Helen’s Ro- Mrs. Papandrea was born on April She was preceded in death by her A graduate of Madison High School A memorial service was held on He had a successful man Catholic Church in 8, 1916 in Westfield, N.J. and lived husband, Oliver, Sr., in May 1996 and in Madison, N.J., he was employed Sunday, August 6, at the Chrone resi- career in the pharmaceu- Westfield. Interment took there for 54 years. As a child, she her beloved son, Oliver, Jr., in Sep- by the Shop Rite Company for 16 dence in Delaware Township. Inter- tical industry, most re- place at Fairview Cem- helped with work in the family bak- tember 1983; her parents, Maurizio years, becoming manager of their ment was private. cently working for etery in Westfield. ery and later earned a Cer- and Concetta Chrone; her grocery department. He then entered Arrangements were under the di- Taratec, Alpharma and The Higgins and Bonner tificate for Electrolysis, brothers, Alexander, the field of furniture restoration and rection of the Holcombe-Fisher Fu- Sparta Systems. Echo Lake Funeral Home which she practiced for a Louis, Michael, George, operated the Big Dipper Furniture neral Home, 147 Main Street, A graduate of Westfield in Westfield conducted the number of years. Eugene and Joseph, and Stripping and Restoration Center in Flemington, N.J. High School and the Uni- arrangements. She married Oliver her sisters, Carmella Branchburg, N.J. Memorial contributions may be versity of Delaware, Mr. Gregg F. Clyne Memorial contributions Papandrea, Sr. and they had (Mollie) Stornelli and He was an accomplished refinisher made to the Hunterdon Medical Cen- Clyne also was completing his gradu- may be made to the Center for Hope one son, Oliver Papandrea, Katherine (Kate) Stevens. and was employed by Daniel Minzner ter Foundation, 2100 Wescott Drive, ate degree from Stevens Institute of Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Jr. In 1970, Margaret and She is survived by her and Associates of Easton, Pa. Flemington, N.J. 08822. Technology in Hoboken. Plains, N.J. 07076. Oliver, Sr. moved to La- four grandchildren, Bruce was an avid motorcyclist For further information or to send Surviving are his parents, Mary Ann August 10, 2006 guna Hills, Calif. to be Victorine Merriman, Joni and enjoyed cooking. He will be sadly condolences, please visit closer to their son and his Branske, Margarette Nash missed. www.holcombefisher.com. Harry E. Gunther, 86, Was Author; wife and their four chil- and Glenn Papandrea; five He and his wife, Winnie, were August 10, 2006 dren. Margaret Papandrea great-grandchildren; two Mrs. Papandrea owned great-great grandchildren Carl F. Kurtz, 98, Was Bank Executive; Music Director at Area Churches and operated The Health Fair, a health and many nieces and nephews. Harry E. Gunther, 86, of Cornelia A. (Reurs) Gunther; four and vitamin store, from 1971 to 1984. A memorial service to celebrate Had Lectured on Astronomy to Students Bridgewater died on Sunday, August sons, Alphons Gunther of Blairstown, She was quite successful and had a Margaret’s life was held yesterday, 6, at Somerset Medical Center in Gerald Gunther of Meyersville, loyal following. Over the years, she Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the Carl F. Kurtz, 98, a 53-year resi- dent in 1973. Somerville. Clemens Gunther of Mountainside helped many people with what ailed Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield dent of Westfield, passed away on Mr. Kurtz traveled extensively Born in Edam, The Netherlands, he and Charles Gunther of Watchung; them and, being a devout Christian, Avenue in Westfield, N.J. Monday, July 10, 2006 in through 71 countries on banking immigrated with his family to the five daughters, Afra Agostino of she took every opportunity to fellow- The family suggests that donations Bethlehem, Pa., his hometown. business and to view solar eclipses. United States in 1959, settling in Quakertown, Pa., Marion Riley of ship with anyone who had an open be made to the Hospice of the Valleys, A son of the late Herman R. Kurtz Astronomy being his main hobby, Plainfield. He moved to Westfield in Westfield, Anneke Martoccia of ear. 28127 Bradley Road, Sun City, Calif. and Lena (Pfenninger) Kurtz, he was he was a life member of both the 1968, Watchung in 1989 and Watchung, Cecilia Scialla of For the last six years, Margaret 92586. a member of the Holy Trinity Amateur Astronomers Inc. in Bridgewater in 2003. Pipersville, Pa. and Paula Reilly of lived at Sterling Senior Communities August 10, 2006 Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. He Cranford, N.J. and the American Mr. Gunther served as Music Direc- Scotch Plains; two brothers and six was married for 55 years to Dorothy Association of Variable Star Ob- tor at St. Bernard Roman Catholic sisters in the Netherlands; 24 grand- Anna Nagle, who died on March 19, servers in Cambridge, Mass. Church in Plainfield from 1959 to 1968 children and 13 great-grandchildren. 1991. Mr. Kurtz moved back to For more than a decade, he lec- and at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Funeral services were held yester- Bethlehem from Westfield in 1994. tured on astronomy in the S.T.S. Church in Westfield from 1968 until his day, Wednesday, August 9, from the Valedictorian of the Class of 1925 (Sharing Talents and Skills) Pro- retirement in 1977. He also composed Higgins Home for Funerals in Legal Advertising at Liberty High School in gram with the Westfield school sys- and published liturgical music and gave Watchung. A Funeral Mass followed Bethlehem, Mr. Kurtz graduated tem. He also served 15 years at the private music lessons. at St. Bernard Church. Entombment MORE IN BACK SECTION from Lehigh University with a Sperry Observatory at Union In 1934, at the age of 14, he was took place at Somerset Hills Memo- bachelor’s degree in industrial en- County College in Cranford during the youngest paid church organist in rial Park Cemetery in Basking Ridge. gineering with honors in 1929. He open nights for the public. the Netherlands. An author, he re- Memorial donations may be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE also graduated from the American Mr. Kurtz organized the 70th, 75th Institute of Banking in New York cently completed his soon-to-be- made to a favorite charity. To send TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and 80th reunions for the Liberty published book, “The Two Dimen- condolences, please visit City with a degree in international High School Class of 1925. sions of Reality.” www.higginsfuneralhome.com. SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION banking. He also set up an academic merit Surviving are his wife of 63 years, August 10, 2006 SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2005 AUDIT REPORT OF Mr. Kurtz joined the former Irv- scholarship fund at Lehigh Univer- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A:5-7 ing Trust Company in New York sity for top scholars at Liberty High Forrestine Edmondson, 61, Bank Teller; COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS-STATUTORY BASIS City in 1929 and moved to Westfield School. DECEMBER DECEMBER in 1940. He was the Chief Opera- Survivors include a daughter, Carol Past President of Junior Women’s Club 31, 2005 31, 2004 tions Officer and also was in charge Chapman of Edmonds, Wash.; a son, ASSETS of the bank’s business in the Middle Ralph Kurtz of Montreat, N.C.; a Forrestine C. Edmondson, 61, of Francis Edmondson; two sons, Cash and Investments $ 13,644,568.18 $ 12,067,774.98 East. He retired as Senior Vice Presi- brother, Herman J. Kurtz of Bridgewater died on Thursday, Au- Michael Edmondson and James Taxes, Assessments, Liens Bloomsburg, Pa.; four grandchildren, gust 3, at her home. Edmondson; two daughters, Tricia and Utility Charges Receivable 857,975.11 626,764.83 PUBLIC NOTICE Scott Chapman, Lisa Hill, Bryan Property Acquired for Taxes - Born in San Francisco, Calif., she Haer and Michelle McDermott; her BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Assessed Value 284,900.00 284,900.00 Kurtz and Debra Lackey, and three PLANNING BOARD was raised in Valley Station, Ky. She mother, Mildred Durall Cooper; a Accounts Receivable 565,593.24 651,705.44 great-grandchildren, Kylie Hill, Jack- had lived in Westfield from 1966 to sister, Lucille Burton; a brother, Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - Notice is hereby given that the Planning son Lackey and Davis Carl Lackey. 1997, when she relocated to Fred Cooper, and five grandchil- General Capital 16,078,484.93 16,330,984.93 Board of the Borough of Fanwood, after Funeral services were held on Sat- Bridgewater. dren. Deferred Charges to Revenues public hearing on July 26, 2006, granted of Succeeding Years 70,568.00 preliminary site plan approval with vari- urday, July 15, at the Pearson Fu- Mrs. Edmondson was employed A Funeral Mass was celebrated Fixed Assets 29,455,482.40 28,907,975.00 ances to Station Square at Fanwood to neral Home in Bethlehem, Pa. Burial as a teller at the Flemington Branch on Tuesday, August 8, at the Holy build twenty-four (24) townhouse units on TOTAL ASSETS $ 60,887,003.86 $ 58,940,673.18 took place at Fountain Hill Cem- of Wachovia Bank for four months. Trinity Roman Catholic Church of property located at 225 LaGrande Av- etery in Bethlehem. Prior to that, she had been an ad- Westfield. Burial followed at LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE enue, Fanwood, New Jersey, being Block August 10, 2006 64, Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20. Bonds and Notes Payable $ 12,911,500.00 $ 11,891,700.00 ministrative assistant with CSI in Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. The resolution of approval and all docu- Improvement Authorizations 4,125,472.03 5,297,837.70 Red Bank for seven years. Arrangements were under the di- ments pertaining to this application are PUBLIC NOTICE Other Liabilities and Special Funds 10,224,842.65 9,124,724.79 available for public inspection at Borough She was past president of the Jun- rection of the Dooley Colonial Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 1,179,043.32 932,095.32 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, ior Women’s Club of Westfield and Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Fund Balance 2,990,663.46 2,786,340.37 CHANCERY DIVISION New Jersey, during normal business hours. a member of the Woman’s Club of Westfield. Investment in General Fixed Assets 29,455,482.40 28,907,975.00 UNION COUNTY Mr. Richard S. Schkolnick DOCKET NO. F-11918-06 Westfield, the Westfield Service Memorial donations may be made TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES Brown Moskowitz & Kallen, P.C. FILE NO: 58.0112 League and the Junior League of to the American Cancer Society, AND FUND BALANCE $ 60,887,003.86 $ 58,940,673.18 75 Main Street, Suite 203 Elizabeth-Plainfield. 507 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, Millburn, New Jersey 07041 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS For (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Surviving are her husband, N.J. 07208. COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Station Square at Fanwood August 10, 2006 EMILIO BAGLINI AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 1 T - 8/10/06, The Times Fee: $20.40 You are hereby summoned and required Anna Ruggieri, 91, Devoted to Family; CURRENT FUND-STATUTORY BASIS to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., YEAR 2004 YEAR 2003 PUBLIC NOTICE Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED 07003, an answer to the complaint (and Had Worked For Packaging Company BOND ORDINANCE amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a Fund Balance Utilized $ 1,860,000.00 $ 1,400,000.00 STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Anna Ruggieri (nee Suriano), 91, Deborah Verga and her husband, Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local civil action in which WAYNE K. THOMAS of Scotch Plains entered eternal life John, Walter Beyer, Jr. and his wife, Property Tax Levies 6,565,534.93 6,474,384.45 The bond ordinance, the summary terms is plaintiff and EMILIO BAGLINI; UN- on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at St. Joanne, Linda Daly and her hus- Collection of Delinquent Taxes and of which are included herein, has been KNOWN OCCUPANTS ONE THROUGH Tax Title Liens 527,776.57 721,959.46 finally adopted by the Township Council of TEN; IMPORTS OF FREEHOLD, INC.; Joseph’s Home in Woodbridge. band, Kevin, Thomas Ruggieri, Jr., Collection of Current Tax Levy 72,711,262.93 68,117,902.63 the Township of Scotch Plains, in the FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY; THE She was born on August 13, 1914 Michael Ruggieri and Ronald Eaton, County of Union, State of New Jersey on PROVIDENT BANK; STATE OF NEW in Scotch Plains to the late Clara and Jr., and her loving great-grandchil- TOTAL INCOME $ 81,664,574.43 $ 76,714,246.54 August 8, 2006 and the 20-day period of JERSEY; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., et EXPENDITURES limitation within which a suit, action or als. are defendants, pending in the Supe- Henry Suriano. Having previously dren, Christina, Marissa, Patrick, proceeding questioning the validity of such rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- resided in South Plainfield, Anna Michael, Brendan, Olivia, Courtney Budget Expenditures: ordinance can be commenced, as pro- sion, UNION County and bearing Docket returned to Scotch Plains, where she and Serenity Adele. Anna also leaves Municipal Purposes $ 19,567,676.57 $ 18,320,310.57 vided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to Number F-11918-06 within thirty-five (35) spent her childhood and raised a behind several loving nieces and County Taxes 13,031,614.03 11,842,972.79 run from the date of the first publication of days after August 10, 2006 exclusive of Regional School Taxes 46,807,319.88 44,192,938.12 this statement. Copies of the full ordi- such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by family. nephews. Open Space Trust Fund Taxes 196,802.67 195,037.02 nance are available at no cost and during default may be rendered against you for Anna had worked for Far Packag- Funeral services were held on Other Expenditures 27,292.50 1,331.00 regular business hours, at the Clerk’s of- the relief demanded in the complaint (and ing in South Plainfield before retir- Monday, August 7, from the Memo- TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 79,630,705.65 $ 74,552,589.50 fice for members of the general public who amendment to complaint, if any). You shall ing in 1979. rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- request the same. The summary of the file your answer and proof of service in Excess to Fund Balance $ 2,033,868.78 $ 2,161,657.04 terms of such bond ordinance follows: duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior She was predeceased by her hus- enue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Fund Balance, January 1 2,769,698.81 2,008,041.77 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE band, Thomas Ruggieri, on June 16, was offered afterward at St. plex, 25 Market Street, P.O. Box 971, $ 4,803,567.59 $ 4,169,698.81 TO AUTHORIZE THE FUND- Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in accor- 1957 and by a daughter, Adele Eaton, Bartholomew the Apostle Roman ING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 1,860,000.00 1,400,000.00 dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and on March 30, 1994. One of five chil- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. SCOTCH PLAINS’ SHARE OF Procedure. Fund Balance, December 31 $ 2,943,567.59 $ 2,769,698.81 JOINT PARK IMPROVE- dren, she also was predeceased by Interment followed at St. Mary’s This action has been instituted for the MENTS BY SCOTCH PLAINS all of her brothers and sisters. Cemetery in Plainfield. purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE COUNTY OF dated October 31, 2005, made by EMILIO Anna is survived by a daughter, In lieu of flowers, donations may UNION, TO APPROPRIATE None BAGLINI, as Mortgagor(s) to WAYNE K. Lorraine Beyer, and son-in-law, be made in Anna’s memory to St. THE SUM OF $257,200 TO THOMAS, recorded on January 13, 2006, The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the PAY THE COST THEREOF, Walter, of South Plainfield; a son, Joseph’s Senior-Assisted Living, 1 in Book M11529 of Mortgages for UNION Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, for the calendar year 2005. This report of TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- Thomas Ruggieri of Scotch Plains; a St. Joseph’s Terrace, Woodbridge, County, Page 0330, and subsequently audit, submitted by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants MENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE assigned to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover son-in-law, Ronald Eaton of Spring N.J. 07095. and Certified Public Accountants, is on file at the Township Clerk’s office and may be ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO possession of, and concerns the premises Hill, Fla.; her loving grandchildren, August 10, 2006 inspected by any interested person. FINANCE SUCH APPRO- commonly known as: 212 PORT AVENUE, Barbara Riepe PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206. Township Clerk FOR THE ISSUANCE OF If you are unable to obtain an attorney, 1 T - 8/10/06, The Times Fee: $128.52 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES you may communicate with the New Jer- IN ANTICIPATION OF THE sey State Bar Association by calling (908) ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. 249-5000. You may also contact the law- Purpose: Funding the Township’s share yer referral service of UNION the County of the costs of joint park improvements of Venue by calling 908-353-4715. If you Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. being undertaken by the Township and cannot afford an attorney, you may com- the County of Union (the lead agency) municate with the Legal Services Office of pursuant to an interlocal agreement. The the County of Venue by calling 908-354- Caring & Courteous Service to the improvements are being undertaken at 4340. the following County-owned facilities in You, EMILIO BAGLINI, are made a the Township and consist of the following party defendant to this foreclosure action Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 improvements to ballfields: (A) Union because you are the record owner(s) of County Vocational-Technical Schools - ir- the mortgaged premises, because you rigation improvements, installation of clay executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage infield and installation of lighting; and (B) being foreclosed herein and may be liable Westfield Route 22 Park - irrigation improvements. for any deficiency thereon, and for any right, title, claim or interest you may have Appropriation: $257,200 556 Westfield Avenue in, to or against the said mortgaged pre- Bonds/Notes Authorized: $244,900 mises. 233-0255 Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- Dated: AUGUST 8, 2006 Section 20 Costs: $5,000 DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk John L. Dooley Useful Life: 15 years Superior Court of New Jersey Township Clerk Frank J. Martone, P.C. Manager Township of Scotch Plains A Professional Corporation County of Union NJ License # 4100 1455 Broad Street State of New Jersey Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 1 T - 8/10/06, The Times Fee: $52.53 1 T - 8/10/06, The Leader Fee: $62.73

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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 10, 2006 Page 9 Two WF Students Take On Liberty Science Center Jobs AREA – While many high school are also included in the program. students spend their summers search- The program culminates with a final ing for fun at the Jersey Shore, 32 New science symposium, this year on Au- Jersey teens are using this time to invest gust 30. The science center is currently in their futures by participating in Part- undergoing a $104 million expansion ners In Science, a program offered by and renewal project expected to be Liberty Science Center. Initiated in complete in July 2007. During this 1986, the program accommodates period the science center will double its sophomores to seniors in their first educational outreach programs, bring- exposure to science in a professional ing the excitement of science discovery setting. In the center’s labs, students to students, teachers and families across work with doctors and postgraduates to the tri-state area. Follow the science create comprehensive research papers. center’s progress from September 6, Union County representatives for 2005 to July 2007 at lsc.org. 2006 include Jarret and Justin Petrillo of Westfield and the Union County Jeffrey Hogan Named Magnet School. The Petrillos are con- ENRICHMENT CENTER…Pictured from left to right are: (front row) Madison ducting a study of air pollution and To Marist Dean’s List Postlewait, Michael Dominguez, Tylee Bradshaw, Hannah Postlewait, Kristine human health with Dr. Zhi-Hua Fan WESTFIELD – Jeffrey Hogan, son NURSING AWARDS…Marie Bosquet, center, received the Communication Demagajes, Samatha Castro, Laura Ducran; (second row) Naomi McElynn, Josh of the Department of Environmental of Lucretia and Edward Hogan of Award at a campus reception for graduates of New Jersey City University’s Bornstein, Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, Andrew Goldman, Director of Operations Sciences at Rutgers University. Westfield, was named to the Dean’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Program. Westfield’s Dr. Patricia Joffe, and NCLB Lisa Casamento, Director of Business Development Karyn Hann, Site “Partners In Science takes students List at Marist College in left, an NJCU associate professor of nursing, and Dr. Gloria Boseman, chair of the Director and Human Resources Maureen Reddington, Chairman of the Westfield NJCU Department of Nursing, presented the award. Area Chamber of Commerce Christopher Kirkwood. beyond textbooks and school-based Poughkeepsie, N.Y. for the 2006 labs by immersing them in authentic spring semester. Westfield Enrichment scientific endeavors carried out by A 2005 graduate of Westfield High WF Resident Miller professional scientists,” said Jeff School, Jeff achieved a 4.0 grade point Governor’s School Center Moves, Expands Graduates Indiana Osowski, Ph.D., vice president of average for the semester. WESTFIELD – The Enrichment Learning and Teaching at Liberty Jeff majors in Communications with WESTFIELD – Brittany Miller Science Center. “Through the pro- a concentration in Digital Media. Finishes Final Classes Center, a full service tutoring and of Westfield graduated from Indi- enrichment center, expanded and gram, they can conduct real scientific AREA – Local students graduated profits. Plans are rapidly materializ- ana University with Indiana Uni- investigations.” University of Scranton of what may be the final class of the ing to resurrect the school with wholly moved to 625 Central Avenue in versity Founders Day academic Westfield. Students are nominated by their state-sponsored Governor’s School private funds, or charge students a fee honors. high schools and then given science Dean’s List Arrives of Public Issues and the Future of to bolster the limited state money. The owner, Elaine Sigal, thanked To qualify for these honors, a AREA – Graduates of their local residents in Westfield and the sur- mentors for a range of topics. Men- New Jersey. In all departments, there is a student must have at least a 3.5 tors are matched with nominated stu- town high schools, Sarah Konzelman Originating from an order by Gov- strong emphasis placed on learning rounding towns for their support. GPA on a 4.0 scale. of Fanwood and Michelle Markowski “The demand for our services has dents for final acceptance and orien- ernor Thomas Kean in 1983, the through both distinguished speak- tation. Partners in Science focuses on and Erin Salmond of Westfield, were Governor’s School was designed to ers and active research. Scholar Jo- necessitated a move for us to a much recognized on the northeastern Penn- larger facility. We are doubling our SP Student’s Sorority bringing in women and students from give talented high-school seniors from seph Geylin said, “It’s a really great underprivileged Abbott school dis- sylvania college’s dean’s list. The varying backgrounds a chance for program [and] my first time away space and will now be able to service University of Scranton’s spring dean’s many more students,” said Sigal. As a Receives Honors tricts as well. Workshops and travel free college-level education during from home. It’s enlightening, and SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains list includes students with a grade the summer. really great for meeting people like result of this move, The Enrichment point average of 3.5 or higher. Center is now offering college level student Jenna Marionni’s Epsilon WF, SP Students Students can ask or be nominated you.” tutoring, test preparation and ParaPro Delta Chapter of Sigma Kappa So- Make AU Dean’s List by their guidance counselor to apply. test preparation for teacher’s aid cer- rority at Susquehanna University re- Teacher Returns From Comprised of an intense four-week Franklin and Marshall tification, in addition to their tradi- cently received a Three-Star Stan- AREA – Sara Woods of Scotch Earthwatch Expedition residential course of study, the pro- dards of Excellence Award at the Plains and Perry Sachs of Westfield gram proved successful and expanded Students Graduate tional programs. SCOTCH PLAINS – Jennifer For a complete listing of the fall sched- sorority’s National Convention in were both named to American onto six campuses over its lifespan, AREA – James Michael Coler of Arlington, Va. University’s Dean’s List. Perry is a Puglia, a biology teacher at the Union including Drew and Rutgers Univer- Clark and Blair Wallace Richardson ule, visit TheEnrichmentCenter.com or County Vocational Technical School call (908) 654-0110. Jenna is a junior environmental sophomore in the College of Arts and sity and The College of New Jersey, of Westfield were among the 442 science major. Sciences with an undeclared major, District in Scotch Plains, returned with the Public Issues School located seniors at Franklin and Marshall Col- Vanderbilt University This award is only given to chap- while Sara is a junior in the Kogod from her Earthwatch Expedition af- at Monmouth. Other campuses focus lege who participated in commence- ters who meet Sigma Kappa Soror- School of Business majoring in Busi- ter helping Research Scientist Julie on engineering, sciences, environ- ment exercises on May 13 at the Announces Dean’s List ity standards, which include high ness Administration. Ellis, Ph. D. conduct research at ment and art. Ben Zakarin of college’s graduation ceremony. WESTFIELD – Westfield residents performance in areas such as mem- American University is a liberal Shoals Marine Biology laboratory on Westfield, along with Melissa Judith Rodin, president of the Benjamin Masel, Jason Tammam and bership, financial management, phi- arts school in Washington, D.C. To Appledore Island from July 10 to Loewinger and Caleb Zimmerman of Rockefeller foundation, delivered the Alexander Meder were named to the lanthropy, scholarship, public rela- earn Dean’s List at AU, students July 17. She assisted in banding gull Scotch Plains, were some of the cho- commencement address and received Vanderbilt University Spring 2006 tions, ritual, leadership, new mem- must obtain a grade point average chicks to determine their impact on sen students. an honorary Doctor of Laws from dean’s list for the College of Arts and ber education, alumni relations and of 3.5. the Maine island’s ecology. The graduation ceremonies at the President John Fry. Sciences. campus involvement. Only 14 of “Don’t worry,” Ms. Puglia said. “It Governor’s School campuses on Sat- Blair, a business administration To qualify for the dean’s list, stu- the 105 chapters received this award. WF’s Kagan Graduates was perfectly humane; their parents urday, with the exception of the School major, is a 2002 graduate of Westfield dents must receive grades equivalent Epsilon Delta also received an Aca- take them right back. Julie was knowl- for Sciences, which started two weeks High School. The son of Deborah and to 3.5s on a 4.0 scale for the semester. demic Achievement Award for obtain- Rutgers’ Cook College edgeable and passionate about her after the other schools, were the re- Taw Richardson of Westfield, he is an Benjamin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. ing a grade point average of 3.0 or above WESTFIELD – Daniel Kagan, son work, the island was beautiful and sult of the latest push to keep the honors student who served as the Randy Masel of Westfield and is a 2003 for both initiated and new members. of Dan and Sue Kagan of Westfield, she met some inspiring individuals school open. president of the Phi Kappa Tau frater- graduate of Westfield High School. received an undergraduate degree on this trip. Earthwatch has created On the internet, savegs.com’s peti- nity, participated in the Big Brothers/ Jason is the son of Mr. and Mrs. FW’s Amanda Wells from Rutgers University-Cook Col- an excellent opportunity for teachers tion to Governor Corzine has gar- Big Sisters Program and played an Joseph Tammam of Westfield and is a lege in New Brunswick. and students. They are true stewards nered more than 6,000 alumni signa- intramural sport. 2003 graduate of Westfield High Makes Dean’s List Daniel graduated with Highest of the Earth.” tures. James, a government major, is a School. FANWOOD – Amanda Wells was Honors with a Bachelor of Science To date, more than 3,500 students The group of six Governor’s 2002 graduate of Arthur L. Johnson Alexander is the son of Mr. and named to the dean’s list for the spring degree in Biochemistry and a minor and 4,000 classroom teachers have Schools costs $1.9 million per year to High School. He is the son of Cynthia Mrs. Eric Meder of Westfield and is 2006 semester at the University at in Mathematics. He was among 750 received career training on run, previously paid for with lottery and James Coler. a 2005 graduate of The Pingry Buffalo. students who received their degrees Earthwatch expeditions. Fellowships School. To be named to the list, a student at the Cook College commencement funded by individuals, foundations must achieve at least a 3.6 grade point on May 19. and corporations allow volunteers to REGISTER TODAY! WF Residents Make average on a 4.0 scale while complet- Daniel was in the honors program, broaden their understanding of and ing a minimum of 15 credits. Amanda a George H. Cook Scholar, an active support for conservation research. Rochester’s Dean’s List will be entering her senior year ma- member of the Alpha Zeta Frater- Involvement requires no experience WESTFIELD – Three Westfield joring in Exercise Science. nity, student government Senator and and hundreds of teams worldwide residents were named to the Dean’s Amanda is the daughter of Russell voted senior of the year by his class- need support. List at the University of Rochester for and Anita Wells of Fanwood. Amanda mates. He will research at the Na- Visit earthwatch.org /education or academic achievement for the spring is a 2003 graduate of Scotch Plains tional Cancer Institute in Bethesda, call 800-766-0188 for more informa- 2006 semester. Fanwood High School. Md. tion. Ryan Thomas Burslem, a sopho- more majoring in mathematics, is the Oravez Named to West son of Ms. Donna Burslem and a gradu- ate of Westfield High School (WHS). Chester Dean’s List Rebecca Virginia Fallon, the daugh- WESTFIELD – Deborah Oravez ter of Charles and Elizabeth Fallon of Westfield, a senior at West Chester Small groups & Low tuition and a graduate of WHS, is a sopho- University of Pennsylvania, was Improve 100, 150, 200 + points more majoring in brain and cognitive named to the Dean’s List. Powerful test taking tips sciences. Deborah, the daughter of Thomas Certified Teachers Evan Dodge Bilheimer, a fresh- and Elizabeth Oravez, is a graduate man majoring in applied mathemat- of Union Catholic Regional High TH ics, is the son of Dr. Susan Kaye and School and is pursuing a bachelor’s OUR 30 YEAR OF SERVICE also a graduate of WHS. degree in accounting. The Dean’s List recognizes degree- NEW WRITING SECTION PUBLIC NOTICE seeking students who complete 12 or more hours in an academic semester and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SCOTCH PLAINS, BOND ORDINANCE achieve a semester Grade Point Average STATEMENT AND SUMMARY (GPA) of 3.67 or better. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 PARKHILL DBLS, SCORES WINNER; NIES 3 HRS, DBL Deegan Rallies in 9th to Burn Investors, 15-14, in A Division

By DAVID B. CORBIN Division finals at Brookside Park in Deegan out-hit the Investors 28-21 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains on August 7. and got three singles and a triple from Investor Savings’ Ron Nies put on Seven home runs were blasted in Kevin Woodring, who also scored a show of power but it was Mike the game and Nies accounted for three, four times and added two RBI. Jerry Parkhill who drilled a two-run double two-run homers and a double off the Isolda tapped four singles, had an then scored the game winner on Matt fence. Deegan’s Pete Samila ham- RBI and scored once, while Parkhill Walsh’s single in the bottom of the mered a pair of solo blasts and team- and Mike Juchnik both had two ninth inning to give Deegan Roofing mates Dan Samila (3-for-5, 2 runs singles, a double, two RBI and a run a thrilling 15-14 victory in Game 1 of scored) and Walsh (4-for-6, 2 RBI, 2 scored. the Scotch Plains Softball League A runs scored) each added solo blasts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LOOKING FOR THE SAFE CALL…St. Mark’s Joe DeRosa looks for the safe call as he slides into third base in the first inning. St. Luke third baseman Bruce Evans catches the ball. MARKS, 3-FOR-3, SCORES 2; WOODRING REAPS 3 RBI Luke Gets ‘The Force’ in 6th, Skips Past St. Mark Men, 9-5

By DAVID B. CORBIN safely in all three at bats, scored twice ceived walks in his first two at bats Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and had an RBI. Kevin Woodring and scored a run. Bob Brennan belted St. Luke found “The Force” and whacked an RBI triple and a two-run an RBI double and scored once. Roger David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times scored six runs in the sixth inning to single, and scored once. Karl STRETCHING AS FAR AS HE CAN…Deegan Roofing first baseman Steve Brainard stretches as far as he can in an attempt Daudelin drilled an RBI double, Jack to catch a throw from third base. Investor Savings base runner Jerry Riporti makes it to first base safely. elude the sights of the St. Mark men, Grossmann had two singles, a run Lynch singled, Stan Lesniewski had who were missing key personnel, and scored and an RBI. an RBI and Paul Nadolny scored once. to grab a 9-5 victory in St. Bart’s Although batting lower in the Defensive wizardry fell first in the SAWICKI, BARLOW, LUKE CERCHIO CLOUT HOME RUNS Oldtimers Men’s Softball League lineup, Dennis Hercel contributed to hands of Luke second baseman Bifani action at Brookside Park in Scotch the Lukes’ 15-hit assault with two who snagged a line drive and tagged Plains on August 4. The victory forti- singles and a run scored in his two at a runner off base for a double play in fied the Lukes’ position as the No. 1 bats. Larry Szenyi and Joe Tilocca the first inning. Luke’s Evans per- Russell Road Bombs Midway team in the entire league and served each had a single and a run scored. formed two fine plays at third base. notice that the No. 2 St. Mark men Paul Bifani had a single and an RBI, Tilocca made a fine stretch at first to need the full complement of their Luke Fugett doubled and Bruce Evans CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 team should they desire to produce had an RBI. In FOMSA Semifinals, 12-1 maximum results. St. Mark totaled 10 hits and leadoff St. Luke received most of its pro- hitter Joe DeRosa contributed three duction from the meat of the order – singles and an RBI. Dave Wheeler By FRED LECOMTE immediately with two runs in the top slapped a two-out double in the bot- batters No. 2 through No. 5. George went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the first inning. Leadoff hitter tom of the inning. Gracia went 2-for-3 with two runs RBI. 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By JAMES SENSOR But why go through it? Why deal “Chemistry on the team is impor- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with the early mornings and the body- tant; you develop that by being to- At the end of last fall, the Scotch draining exercises? What do the play- gether in the weight room, not just Plains-Fanwood High School Raiders ers get out of it? going to lift on your own at your football team was already eager to “The number one reason we have house or to your own private work- begin and prepare for their 2006 run. this program in place is to protect out. That’s how you get to know each As winter and spring passed, the Raider from injuries,” said Head Coach Steve other,” said Ciccotelli. football players conditioned their bod- Ciccotelli. “Number two reason, it The team used the off-season as a ies through the high school’s Advanced will improve performance. Number tool to improve their playing ability. Weight Training program and began three reason is the mental confidence Weightlifting helped strengthen to look forward to the summer, when you get from it because you are in muscle to increase power and endur- the off-season kicked into full gear. good shape. Those are the three basic ance. Abdominal exercises helped Waking up every morning, some- reasons why we have it.” improve core strength and reaction times before the sun is even out, dedi- Since becoming the head coach of time. Jumping rope helped players cated players would travel to the the Raiders, Ciccotelli improved his with quickness and plyometrics de- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School off-season program every year, push- veloped explosiveness. According to weight room for early-morning train- ing for the school’s Advanced Weight Chervenyak, the team embraced the ing, including weightlifting, jumping Training class, available to athletes in workout with open arms. “I don’t rope, running and abdominal and lieu of regular gym classes during the think a workout can be too intense,” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times plyometric exercises. Often, starting school year, and working to ensure said Chervenyak. SCRAMBLING HOME IN THE FIRST INNING…St. Nicholas slugger Damon Roth scrambles home to complete the three- quarterback candidate Mike that his players come to the weight With the team set to start training run homer against St. Aloysius. Chervenyak and a number of skilled room during the summer, which camp later this month, their off-sea- position players would hold im- Ciccotelli says not only improves the son will only get harder. On their NICK MEN ROTH, DINIZO, WALCH WALLOP HOMERS promptu throw-and-catch sessions in ability to prevent injury, but also guar- September 8 season opener at which the players would run routes antees that he won’t field a team of Shabazz, the Raiders will see if their and discuss the playbook. perfect strangers come autumn. hard work paid off. “It gets good chemistry down with St. Nick Batters St. Aloysius the receivers and backs,” said Chervenyak. “It gives [us] a lot of time and you don’t have to take it so seriously. You joke around, but you still work hard.” Before Gaining a 7-0 Forfeit Scotch Plains Men’s By DAVID B. CORBIN two walks and scored the lone run. St. Aloysius scored its only run in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rich Gonzales and Phil Gans each the top of the first when DeChiaro Softball Playoffs: Victory has been hard to come by tapped a single and Pat Nigro do- walked, sped to third on Guy’s single A DIVISION – Deegan Roof- for the St. Nicholas team this season, nated an RBI sacrifice fly. and scored on Nigro’s sac fly. High- ers vs. Investors Savings Bank in due mainly to low player turnout at St. Nick’s Damon Roth handed St. lighted by Roth’s three-run blast and the best of three championship games. Coming into this past week’s Aloysius the gift of punishment with Friedlander’s squibbling RBI single, series. Deegan shook the cobwebs games securely nestled in the cellar a delivery of a three-run home run, an St. Nick took a 4-1 lead in the bottom out of their first round bye, and of the Angels Division of the St. Bart’s RBI single and a run-scoring double. of the inning. Roth added an RBI came back to drill Revolution Fit- Oldtimers Men’s Softball League with Mike Walch delivered a package con- single in the second inning. ness two times to maintain their a humble 2-14 record, St. Nick earned sisting of a three-run homer and a The remainder of St. Nick’s gifts No. 1 seed. That was not the case its third victory in a peculiar fashion, run-scoring single, and sleigh driver became unwrapped in the third. for Dunellen Hotel, who let In- via 7-0 forfeit, at Brookside Park in Nick DiNizo packed a solo blast, a DiNizo began the eight-run, nine-hit vestors Savings Bank slip away Scotch Plains on August 3. double and another run scored. Lou presentation with his solo blast to for a second-inning, 13-2 lead, However, plenty of action did take Massano, who was absent when the right. Walch brought home the fourth, only to come storming back in the place prior to the forfeit. With a rare Nicks won their other two games, had fifth and sixth runs with his three-run later innings before succumbing but nearly full contingent of person- a perfect 3-for-3 package, including a shot and Walz put on the finishing 17-14 with balls flying every- nel, St. Nick may have been on the double and two runs scored. Joe touches with his two-run single. where in Brookside Park. playing field but there were no gifts for Scarfuto (2 runs scored) and Jeff The Als tried to get a two-out rally the shorthanded (minimum of eight B DIVISION – Cepp’s Vets were David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Friedlander (run scored) each had going in the top of the fourth but it waiting for their next opponent, and ST. QUACK…St. Nicholas pitcher Frank Chupko uses a duck call device to chase players) St. Aloysius men. In their two singles and an RBI. Glen Walz ended abruptly when Gans stumbled DJ’s Limo had its hands full right to away the Canada Geese at Brookside Park prior to the abbreviated game with St. three innings at the plate, the Nicks whacked a two-run single, Al Weber home but was called out for failing to the end of an 11-10 victory over Aloysius on August 3. battered Aloysius with an 18-hit bom- (RBI) and Steve Polak each singled slide – as per rules. Protesting fol- Delasal. Seeing the mystery bat was bardment, including three home runs and scored a run, and Jim Killeen lowed. more beneficial to Delasal, DJ’s left See photos of Sports: Devils’ Den Returns and three doubles, which resulted in added a single. Seconds later still shy of becoming it in the bag, and came away with a 13 “Nickings” of home plate. Massano, from his shortstop posi- a regulation game, Mother Nature hard earned victory. The B Division on www.goleader.com After employing a “duck call” tion, made two fine plays, one espe- attempted to give St. Aloysius a gift has been the strongest it has been in mechanism to hustle the visiting cially in the fourth inning when he by introducing a bolt of lightning Below are the new additions to Canada Geese off the playing field, performed an All-Star sliding grab followed by a torrential downpour. years, with no clear-cut favorite on The Leader Website: any given night. Previously, DJ’s St. Nick pitcher Frank Chupko pro- and threw out Joe Romash as he The game was suspended. After the ceeded to “sleigh” St. Aloysius, win- out-slugged Delasal 20-9 at St. Mark/St. Luke Softball rumbled toward first base. Roth dem- suspension, St. Nick re-entered the Brookside with homers flying ev- ners of three straight by impressive onstrated his blazing speed when he field but, due to an injury, St. Aloysius St. Nick/St. Aloysius Softball margins, limiting them to just five erywhere. All from the same bat! Deegan Roofing/Investor Saving chased down a fly ball in centerfield was unable to field the minimum Delasal drove three homers with singles and one run in four innings. and Aloysius pitcher Tony Radice amount of players. FOMSA Russell Road/Midway Bob Guy had two of the Als’ hits, the other team’s bat. FOMSA Montrose/Watson August 24 used his superior reflexes to absorb a St. Aloysius 100 0 (Forfeit) 1 while Joe DeChiaro went 1-for-1 with steaming line drive. St. Nicholas 418 x 13

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By FRED LECOMTE “We played these guys probably back and forth, but we stayed in it. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times six times over the last two years and Overall, the difference was probably An energetic Montrose Avenue we came back probably five times, so our shortstop Ferrara. He made sev- team geared up for the championship this was nothing new for us,” said eral key plays and hit the ball hard round by winning it’s the deciding Montrose team captain Jim Swisher. every time up, including today’s Game 3 against Watson Avenue, 7-5, “In the first game, we beat them with homer and his grand slam in the first in Fanwood Old Men’s Softball As- a walk-off grand slam and in the game.” sociation (FOMSA) action at Forest second game, they simply flatWeichert out Watson Ave. 003 200 0 5 WeichertRoad Park on August 7. beat us. Today, it was the same thing, Montrose Ave. 013 012 x 7 Pitcher Bobby Swisher contoured the pathway to the championship by cracking a key two-run single in the bottom of the sixth. Chris Ferrara singled and blasted a heavenly solo homer in the third, Gary Pancoast Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times provided two hits and scored a run GETTING ‘ER DONE...Russell Road’s Lou Cerchio, No. 4, congratulates teammate slugger Luke Cerchio, No. 8, after he drilled a two-run home run in the seventh inning. Luke thumped four hits and three RBI. and Nick Beyer supplied additional offensive zest with an RBI double. Pitcher Mike Jascur, Vinny Brodo and Chris Swatzenbeck combined for Deegan Rallies in 9th to Burn Russell Rd. Bombs six hits and three RBI to lead Watson’s 10-hit attack. Lee Musler lashed an Investors, 15-14, in A Division Midway Ave, 12-1 RBI single in the fourth. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Montrose took a 1-0 lead with a run CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 in the bottom of the second when Russell added a run in the fourth, Mike Swisher bounced a single, Tim Investor Neil Kauffman ripped three Piscopo lashed a two-run single to upping the lead to 8-1. Mark Gorman Swisher yanked a double to right and singles, scored three times and had an give the Investors a 6-2 lead in the drew a base-on-balls and Barnett John Zamboni wiggled an RBI sacri- RBI. Emidio Monaco went 3-for-3 fourth. Deegan, however, quickly rifled a double to center; however, fice fly ball to center. Watson an- and scored twice, and Jerry Riporti answered with three runs when Dan Midway’s Greg Hobson made a spec- swered loudly in the third with three had three singles, two RBI and a run Samila whacked his solo blast and tacular throw to turn a potential run runs to grab a 3-1 lead. Swatzenbeck scored. Jon Lehberger singled twice Marty Marks doubled then Woodring into a very long out. Gorman later hopped a single to left, Musler drew a and scored three runs, Nick Piscopo and Juchnik added RBI singles. scored when Lou Cerchio connected walk and Jascur helped his cause with rapped a two-run single and Brian The Investors cashed in with four for a long sacrifice fly to left. an RBI single. Brodo hammered an Dayton tapped a pair of singles. runs in the fifth, highlighted by Nies’ Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Russell squeezed a little harder in RBI single and alertly scored when NABBING A PERPETRATOR AT THIRD…Montrose Avenue third baseman Deegan turned a pair of double third two-run blast but the Roofers the fifth when Barlow jacked a solo the throw on a hopper by Quinton Jim Swisher remains somewhat focused after making the tag on Watson’s Mike plays with shortstop Juchnik playing tacked on four runs in the bottom of blast to right center. Drew Koski toma- Redding eluded the first baseman. Jascur in the third inning. Montrose won, 7-5. the starring role. Dan Samila made a the inning beginning with Pete hawked a lone single to right field in In the bottom of the inning, Montrose snow cone snag at third, Isolda made Samila’s second homer and RBI from ® the bottom of the fifth for Midway. triggered three runs, highlighted by a MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST a fine grab at second and Juchnik Woodring, Steve Brainard and Juchnik. Then in the seventh, the score was thunderous home run off Ferrara’s added a slick scoop. Investor In the sixth, Nies yelled, “Let’s dig boosted to 12-1 when Russell erupted metal stick. Bill Swisher lofted a double centerfielder Piscopo made a fabu- deep now!” for three runs. Sawicki exploded a to right and scored when Beyer drilled lous running catch at the fence and Joe DeFabio smacked a triple and solo bomb to deep center, Barlow an RBI double. Pancoast followed with Nancy Kronheimer shortstop Lehberger, with his back to scored on Rachko’s sacrifice fly to slapped a single to left and Luke an RBI single to right. • Top Sales & Top Volume, Month of July the infield, made a superb catch of a put the Investors ahead 11-9. In the Cerchio launched a SCUD to the deep- The Watson machine scored two • Westfield area Specialist looper to shallow leftfield. seventh, Nies drilled a double off the est possible spot in center. runs and regained a one-run lead in • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses Expecting some playoff excite- leftfield fence and Kauffman poked After the game, captain Lou the fourth when Chris Freisen steamed • Buying, Selling or Rental ment, Piscopo said before the game, an RBI single then later scored to give Cerchio told his team, “If we had an a grounder to left, Swatzenbeck “They (Deegan) beat us five of six the Investors a 13-9 cushion. Deegan MVP, it would be Larry. 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Page 14 Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Luke Gets ‘The Force’ in 6th, Skips Past St. Mark Men, 9-5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 get a putout and Hercel grabbed two Wheeler whacked an RBI single, steaming liners. Mark leftfielder Daudelin drilled an RBI double and Vuono gunned down a runner head- Lesniewski put the Mark men up 3-1 ing to third and another heading to with a ground out RBI. second. Daudelin smothered a wicked We’re in this game now. We are on hopper at first and second baseman top,” chanted Mark man Bill Brennan used his refined reflexes to Zechman. catch a liner that deflected off the Woodring’s two-run single tied the pitcher’s glove. score in the bottom of the inning. Grossmann scored on Evans’ sac- As the bottom of the sixth came to IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME…The 8-2 Westfield Blue Devil 14U girls rifice fly to give Luke a 1-0 lead in the light, Luke Captain Fugett bellowed, softball team played in the Parkway League Championship game against unde- second. “Come on! Let’s show them what feated South Plainfield (10-0). The girls had a great season, but lost 6-0. Pictured, “Come on guys! Let’s get it back,” we’ve got.” left to right, are: front row; Sara Connery, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Alyson Moskowitz shouted Liesniewski as the Mark men Seven hits, two errors and six runs and Christy Ricciuti; back row, Coach Caitlin MacDonald, Emily Tebbets, Jacki David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times marched to bat in the fourth. later, Luke was in front 9-3. The Mark LaSpata, Katie Esler, Kim Townsend, Katie Abruzzo, Katie Kiefer, Nikki Aronson A BASE TOO FAR…St. Luke base runner Paul Bifani is tagged out by St. Mark Vuono led off with a double and men took their last shot and bagged and Coach Kristina Feitkiewicz. third baseman Stan Lesniewski in the first inning. Gibbons received his second walk. only two runs in the seventh. “They are pitching around you St. Mark 000 300 2 5 Union County Sr. 50+ Men’s Keith,” commented Lesniewski. St. Luke 010 206 x 9 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Standings Softball League Standings: 50+ A DIVISION (as of August 6): Kosowicz, Larry Rehak, Ernie TEAM W L Spinelli and Chip Weiss had three the losers. *Lombardi & Greenkeepers 19 4 hits apiece. Charlie Wischusen ANGELS DIVISION: Antone’s Pub & Grill 15 7 (As of August 4:) St. Stephen 17, St. Anne 12 Awnings Galore 15 10 homered and tripled. TEAM W L Pct The Stevies fought back from an D&K Associates 13 10 Awnings Galore 18, Associated Auto 4 St. Anthony 9 7 .563 SMC 4 20 St. Stephen 9 10 .474 early six-run deficit to grab the vic- Awnings pounded 28 hits, led by St. Anne 7 9 .437 tory. St Stephen’s Steve Abrunzo had 50+ B DIVISION: Bob Rahnenfuhrer with four hits. St. Blaise 5 11 .313 a perfect 5-for-5 day and Jack TEAM W L Bruce Crawford, Brian Grandstrand, St. Nicholas 2 14 .125 Kennedy homered. Duke Virgilio *Promptcare 18 4 Neil Grandstrand, Tom Pasko and Northwestern Mutual 12 12 SAINTS DIVISION: stayed hot for the Annies by smack- The Office 8 15 Patrick Sarullo added three hits apiece. TEAM W L Pct ing out three more hits. Union Center National Bank 7 16 Pasko and Ray Meigs each homered. St. Luke 15 4 .789 Associated Auto Parts 5 17 St. Joseph 11 7 .611 St. Anne 15, St. Stephens 14 Promptcare 12, D&K Associates 10 St. Mark 9 7 .563 The Annies turned the tables on the SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Promptcare promptly scored six St. Jude 9 8 .529 Stevies by scoring four times in the TEAM W L runs in the first inning. Promptcare St. Aloysius 9 8 .529 final frame. Lou Balestriere homered *Creative Industries 17 2 added two runs in the sixth to break a IL Giardino’s Ristorante 14 6 St Marks 9, St Aloysius 8 and Howie Bialos had four hits for LA Law 7 13 10-10 tie. Oscar Harrison (HR, 4 RBI) The Marksmen stayed white hot, the Stevies in defeat. TOURNAMENT CHAMPS…The Jersey Clash 14U tournament team captured Legg Mason 1 18 led Promptcare with three hits. winning for the eighth straight time, St. Joseph 20, St. Jude 2 first in the Iselin Softball Tournament on July 20-30. The Clash won all six of its * Clinched Division Title L&G 13, Awnings 4 games. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Assistant Coach Mary Kate but had to fend off a proud Joe Romash The Joeys raked the Judies, scoring L&G 11, SMC 10 (8 innings) L&G’s Steve Ferro had three hits. 11 times in the second inning. In a Flannery, Devon Daly, Kelly Ann Lallis, Christina Ricciuti, Alyson Moskowitz Antone’s Pub 8, SMC 2 team by scoring the decisive run in and Hannah Thomas; back row, Coach Jessica Hulnik, Katie Abruzzo, Kim L&G scored four runs in the bot- the seventh inning. Paul Nadolny de- true team effort, the Joeys had 38 hits, Townsend, Nikki Mineo, Shannon Deegan, Catherine Verdic, Katie Kiefer, tom of the eighth. The rally included Dave Ball, Tom DeRocco and Steve livered the key hit (triple) in to spark led by five-hit performances from Coach Caitlin MacDonald and Assistant Coach Kristina Fietkiewicz. key hits from Steve Pietrucha (3 hits Fatula were key offensive contribu- the win. John Esposito and Dennis veterans Steve Ferro and Tom total), Larry Berra, Tom Straniero (3 tors for Antone’s. Vuono mashed back-to-back home Rutkowski. The Judies offered little hits), Frank Pepe and Keith Gibbons’ Northwestern 19, UCNB 5 runs for St. Marks. Romash found the resistance. game winning hit. Northwestern received steady hit- stroke for Aloysius, banging out four St. Luke 14, St. Mark 13 Highland Swimmers Capture D&K Associates 12, Antone’s Pub 7 ting from every player in the lineup hits of his own while Tony Radice In a great game, the Lukies held off Joe Massimino (4 RBI, 3-run and finished with 20-hits. Banker chipped in with three hits. the game Marksmen. No score sheet UCOS League Championship homerun) led D&K. Paul Taeschler Lionel Genello tripled and doubled. St. Anne 22, St. Luke 9 was submitted. also homered and Joe Salerno con- The Office 17, Associated Auto 0 The Annies ambushed front run- St. Luke 9, St. Mark 5 SCOTCH PLAINS – Highland “Every win was a real team effort.” tributed three hits. Officer Ken Dunbar hurled a 5- ning St. Luke behind Duke Virgilio’s See exclusive story. The Lukes Swim Club of Scotch Plains defeated At the Nomahegan meet, Highland Promptcare 19, UCNB 4 hitter. Officers Tony Zarvos (4 RBI) six hits (5 RBI) and “Milk” Monroy’s scored six runs in the sixth. Joe DeRosa Nomahegan Swim Club and Westfield was trailing into the relays, but turned Oscar Harrison (3B, HR, 5 RBI) had five hits and Tom McNulty (4 five RBI. Coach Fugett homered for led the Marksmen with three hits. Memorial Pool, both of Westfield, at it around to defeat Nomahegan, 282- and John Wactor (grand-slam HR) RBI), Dennis Kosowicz and Ernie swim meets on July 19 and July 22. 248. Three days later, Highland won led Promptcare. Lee Black, Charles Spinelli each had four hits. With the wins, Highland’s swim team, its meet against Westfield Memorial Lehman, Jerry Rotella, Harrison and Creative 4, IL Giardinos 2 the “Highland Sharks,” became this with a score of 310-219. Wactor had three hits each. Banker Pitcher Dom Deo limited Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company year’s Union County Outdoor Swim As part of the UCOSL, Highland Dan D’Arcy tripled and doubled. Giardino’s to just six hits. Tom League (UCOSL) champion. also competes against teams from Northwestern 14, The Office 13 (10 Wacasterheld Creative to eight hits. Highland has won the league cham- Willow Grove (Scotch Plains), Manor innings) Creative 16, IL Giardino’s 5 pionships 23 out of the last 25 years. Park (Westfield) and the Cranford Ed Malko poked a bases-loaded Creative exploded for 23 hits, led Congratulations “The kids really worked hard this sea- Swim Club. Highland swimmers also single in the bottom of the 10th. In- by Ray Cozzarelli, Bill Dougherty, son and they deserve all the credit for competed in the UCOSL Relay Meet surers Dennis Baker, George Bob Failla (3b, 2B), Ed Malko and this championship,” said Bill Reichle, on July 24 and the UCOSL Champi- Gonzales, Ed McColgan, Tom George Merlo with three hits each. coach of the Highland swim team. onships on July 28 and July 29. Murray, Jim Price and Rich Polinitza Legg Mason 11, LA Law 8 (2B & 3B) had three hits apiece. The Legg men came up with one of Office men Ken Dunbar, Dennis their finest all-around efforts. Players Sought for FW Men’s Tennis Ladder Fanwood-Scotch Plains tennis intermediate to advanced (3.0 and players are sought to form a Men’s above). Matches will be played as 30-and-older tennis ladder. Weekly 10-game pro sets (win by 2) with a Hye-Young Choi Kimberley Haley Irene Katz matches will start the first week of 12-point tiebreaker if needed. Coldwell Banker has been helping families buy and sell homes for nearly a century. 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Then in the fifth, two more runs Pitcher Jeremy Haas tossed 4-hit trampled the plate, highlighted by complete game, which was shortened Kyle Krutis’ double to left-centerfield. by the “mercy rule.” Catcher Alan SPF had defeated Livingston, 8-3, Payne called a superb game to go in the opening round. Laki pitched a along with his tight defense behind six-hitter and Sheil had an RBI single. the dish. Next, the Blue stopped Millburn, 6-2, After trailing 2-0 in the bottom of with the pitching of Krutis and Marino the second inning, SPF’s bats came and the timely hitting of Payne, Chris TENNIS CHAMP…Katherine McKinley of Westfield recently won the New Jersey Junior 12U Tennis Association championship, Pictured, left to right, are: alive. Daniel Babis bashed a bases- Geissler and Haas. runner-up Alexandra Stone of Short Hills and champion Katherine McKinley. EUROPEAN TRAVELERS…The CWS Rowdies soccer team recently competed loaded, two-run single. Daniel Lopez The U9 Blue, coached by Leo in the Gothia Cup in Sweden. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Sam and P.J. Herbert added singles to give Danik, Joseph Herbert, Paul Laki, PUBLIC NOTICE Mumford, Mike Karlovich, JT Colucci, Justin Greet and Zach Flanzman; middle WF’s McKinley Wins the Blue a 5-2 lead. Scott Marino and Chris Sheil, fin- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS row, Alex Brass, Keegan Lago, Eddie Kahn, Kevin Clancy, Matt Woods, Chris Paul Laki lashed a three-run triple ished its season with a 14-4-1 record. Douglas and Billy Sickles; back row, Evan Bakst, Brian Kahn, Ryan Krasnoo, Ian NJ Jr. Tennis Title NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regu- MacKenzie, Adam Fine and Patrick Clancy. lar meeting of the Township Council of the Katherine McKinley of the Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- Westfield Tennis Club in Westfield, day, August 8, 2006 the following ordi- captured the New Jersey Junior Ten- nance entitled: CWS U14 Rowdies Compete nis Association championship for girls AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE aged 12-and-under at the Essex Fells A DEDICATED RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS KATE Country Club. In a grueling two-hour STREET IN THE TOWNSHIP In Europe, Gothia Soccer Cup plus match against Alexandra Stone OF SCOTCH PLAINS, of Short Hills, McKinley won the COUNTY OF UNION AND The CWS Rowdies, a local U14 15-year-old group before getting title, 6-4, 6-4. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, boys’ premier soccer team, has just eliminated by a Swedish team, 1-0. 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Patrick Clancy, Zack Flanzman, While in Iceland, the team enjoyed Brian Kahn and Eddie Kahn; a four-day visit which included two Westfield, Evan Bakst, Kevin Clancy, friendlies with Icelandic teams, a JT Colucci, Chris Douglas, Adam white water rafting adventure and a Fine, Ryan Krasnoo, Ian MacKenzie, U9 BASEBALL CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U9 travel team re- cently won the Suburban League baseball championship with a 15-3 win over dip in the famous Blue Lagoon. Sam Mumford, Billy Sickles and Millburn. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; PJ Herbert, Matt Marino, The Gothia Cup, billed as the Matt Woods; Garwood, Justin Greet Connor Danik, Chris Sheil, Danny Lopez, Danny Babis and Mascot Kevin; Top 1% of 64,000 Coldwell Banker World Youth Cup, is the largest youth and Keegan Lago; Basking Ridge, second row, Alan Payne, Chris Geissler, Paul Laki, Jeremy Haas, Nick D’Apuzzo Agents Nationwide-2005 soccer tournament in the world, con- Mike Karlovich. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 16 Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield White 12s Capture WF National Baseball 8s Capture Linden Tournament Crown Raritan Valley Playoff Crown The Westfield White 12-year-old in four innings and also defeated The Westfield National 8-year-old sively, the team was led by Tyler Roth travel baseball team captured the Woodbridge in pool play to advance summer travel baseball team capped (.675 average) and Parker Hess (.513 Linden Tournament championship to the semifinals as the no. 1 seed. off a 16-4 season with a 13-11 upset average). Liam Loughlin and Owen by defeating South Plainfield, 12- In the semis, Westfield routed ri- win over no. 1 seed and regular-sea- Murray each had .400 batting aver- 5, on August 1 in Linden. Westfield val Cranford, 8-0. Starting pitcher son champs, Branchburg, in the ages. defeated Linden, Roselle Park and Michael Mondon struck out four Raritan Valley Baseball League on Pitching standouts included Owen Clark all by the 10-run mercy rule batters in four innings. Relief pitcher July 30 for its 11th win in a row. Monaghan, Justin Lin, Owen Colwell, James O’Rourke struck out five bat- Coach John Monaghan credited the Toby Burgdorf and Jacob Furst. The ters in the last two innings to record team’s success to timely hitting and team received solid defensive play the save. deep pitching as 13 different players from Jacob Kurstedt, Harry Wachtel Westfield exploded for six runs pitched during the season. Offen- and Teddy Mebane. Legal Advertising in the first inning. O’Rourke walked, Kurt Kowalski reached on an error, Mondon walked and Ryan Elliott PUBLIC NOTICE blasted a three-run double. Matt BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Varakian walked and Mike Coletta PLANNING BOARD hit a two-run rocket. Later, O’Rourke smacked an RBI single. Please take notice that on August 30, TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS…The Westfield White 12-year-old travel base- 2006 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough In the fifth, Westfield scored two Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, ball team recently won the Linden Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front more runs when Varakian walked, row; Jake Harris, James O’Rourke, Charlie Scott, Justin Ricardo, Michael Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board Coletta doubled and O’Rourke will hold a hearing on the application of the Mondon and Kurt Kowalski; second row, Matt Varakian, Alex Graf, Mike undersigned. The property in question is singled. Coletta, Ryan Elliott, Peter Mebane, Mike Clancy and Head Coach Rosann located at: 203 Farley Avenue, Fanwood, Against South Plainfield, Mondon; back row, Assistant Coaches Steve Kowalski, Rick Elliott and John New Jersey, also known as Block 26 Lot 7, Westfield allowed three runs in the Ricardo. as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned first inning but scored four in the by Donde Henderson. See all the lastest photos on the ‘Net The applicant requests to build a deck, bottom of the inning. O’Rourke and which is in violation of Section 184-110E(6) Kowalski both walked then Varakian www.goleader.com/photos of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance hammered a monstrous home run. Requested: rear yard setback; Permitted: Elliott singled, was moved over by 25 feet; Present: 13.3 feet; Proposed: 19.9 SMILES OF CHAMPIONS...The Westfield Nationals 8-year-old team recently feet. Mondon and scored on a passed ball. Westfield added three runs in won the Raritan Valley Baseball League title. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; The applicant requests to build a porch, bat boy Drew Glassman, Teddy Mabane, Jacob Kurstedt, Jared Glassman, Owen which is in violation of Section 184-110E(6) the second on hits by Elliott and of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Mondon, and then exploded with Monaghan, Jacob Furst and Harry Watchel; second row, Owen Colwell, Parker Requested: rear yard setback; Permitted: Hess, Owen Murray, Toby Burgdorf, Justin Lin, Liam Loughlin and Tyler Roth; 25 feet; Present: 18.16 feet; Proposed: five runs in the third. South third row, Assistant Coaches Rich Furst and Len Glassman, Head Coach John 18.16 feet. Plainfield plated its final two runs Monaghan and Assistant Coaches Daniel Murray, Linus Lin and Gary Roth. The applicant will also seek such other in the fifth inning. relief as may be determined necessary at Varakian finished 2-for-3 with a the public hearing based upon review of the application or amendment(s) to the home run and a double. Elliott went U. C. Recreation to Sponsor application. 3-for-4, including a double. Charlie The file pertaining to this application Scott’s speed earned him an infield is available for public inspection during hit. Second basemen Justin Ricardo normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM, Fishing Derby at Echo Lake Tuesday - Friday) from the Secretary of and Scott were strong defensively the Planning Board at the Administration as were Alex Graf and Peter Mebane The Union County Department of vided by the sponsors. There will be Office of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 in the infield and Jake Harris, Mike Parks and Recreation, along with the a clown and a magic show. Lunch will North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Clancy, Varakian, and Elliott in the Newark Bait & Fly Casting Club, be provided and there will be prizes Jersey. New Jersey Division of Fish & Wild- for all registered participants. Any interested party may appear at outfield. said hearing and participate therein in Catcher Kowalski did not allow life and The Tedesco Bunch of Volunteers are welcome and accordance with the rules of the Fanwood any pass balls in the semis and cham- Rumson will sponsor a free fishing needed. For more information, please Planning Board. pionship games. The pitching duo derby at Echo Lake Park in call Fred Bercaw, President, (908) Applicant: Mountainside on September 9 from 753-4726. Pre-Register by calling Donde Henderson of Mondon and O’Rourke proved to be too strong for South Plainfield. LOST CAT – PLEASE HELP… Reward of $200. Our cat “Socks” was lost July 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a rain date set Ellen Chase at the Union County 203 Farley Avenue 24 in Fanwood at Madison Avenue and Willow. Her picture is above when she was Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 O’Rourke was named the tourna- for September 10. Department of Parks and Recreation 1 T - 8/10/06, The Times Fee: $38.76 one-year-old. 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Call the Westfield Special sons of Soul performed a free con- Famous Dave’s Barbeque and the Margie for confidential interview Improvement District and cert in Echo Lake Park on Wednes- Good Humor ice cream truck offered at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. Westfield Main Street office. The day, August 2 as part of the Union refreshments. A misting stand was Executive Assistant will work County Summer Arts Festival con- also available for overheated LEGAL SECRETARY directly with the Executive cert series. concertgoers. Buttermore and Foltz Director, board members, website Despite the 90 degree heat, about Representatives from the Union Full time, some experience manager, district stakeholders, 200 Union County residents set up County Board of Chosen Freehold- required, health benefits available. town government, and volunteers lawn chairs and blankets to listen to ers and Department of Parks, Recre- Email resume to to coordinate downtown rock hits from the Woodstock era. ation and Facilities attended and [email protected] revitalization activities, including The concert lasted for nearly three handed out information and fans. design, promotion, business hours as the bands played songs by Officers from the Division of the PART-TIME TEACHERS recruitment/retention and historic The Beatles, the Doobie Brothers, Union County Police were also in Melissa Loewinger for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield Christian school, part- preservation. The Executive Santana and more. attendance. GOODFELLAS...From left to right, Greg Salmon, Chris Velderman, Ryan time teachers for Span./music, Assistant will also be responsible Yasgur’s Farm’s introduced Crosby, This is the 46th year that the Union Reber and James Kelly of the Mafia open the Rock the Food Pantry event. pre-K to grade 6, must have expe- for special events and downtown Stills, Nash & Young’s “Suite: Judy County Board of Chosen Freeholders rience with children, certification promotional activities including the Blue Eyes,” which the band played at and the Department of Parks, Recre- not required. Call (908) 232-1592 Downtown Westfield Sweet their first gig at the 1969 Woodstock ation and Facilities have held live Rock the Food Pantry Sounds Downtown Jazz Festivals concert, as a “tribute to all the fallen music performances. BABYSITTER NEEDED and Downtown Westfield 5K & soldiers.” Starting in Aug / early Sept, need Pizza Extravaganza. Summit Stompers Take Concert A Big Success a babysitter for my 15 mo. and Qualifications: Must be energetic, ‘Rhythm and Motion’ Dixieland to Westfield By MELISSA LOEWINGER manned a merchandise table at the 3 1/2 year old girls. Mon-Thurs flexible and organized with strong To Begin Next Month Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times concert, saying, “This is the first time 7:30-3:45. Must have car and interpersonal and communication WESTFIELD – The sounds of WESTFIELD – The Downtown we’ve done this because the town strong refs. Contact Janice at skills. Must be also able to work SCOTCH PLAINS – After months Dixieland, Jazz, Blues and Old Time Westfield Corporation (DWC) hosted usually asks for money to set up a (908) 654-9322 independently. Background in of planning and organization, the Favorites will enliven at least one lazy, the first Rock the Food Pantry con- stand. The DWC were nice enough to event management, marketing, Rhythm and Motion Dance School hazy evening of summer when the cert on Saturday, August 5. The con- let us set up for free.” NANNY CARE NEEDED office administration and at the Jewish Community Center Summit Stompers roll into town to cert, held in the parking lot on the The Mafia, a band that originated in Nanny care needed for our organization is preferred. Ability (JCC) of Central New Jersey is due provide a tuneful and exciting Friday South Avenue side of the Westfield WHS approximately two and a half 2 children, ages 13 & 10 in our to use MS Word, Excel, Publisher, to open on Monday, September 11. Evening Concerts program at 7:30 p.m. train station, featured the Mafia, Big- years ago, opened the show. Ashton Westfield home. Mon-Fri. Must Quickbooks is required and Quark Classes will be offered in a variety on Friday, August 18, at Westfield’s ger Thomas, Bombtown and Chris Golembo, guitarist for the Mafia, said of drive. Please call Amy is preferred. Compensation of disciplines, among them ballet, First United Methodist Church. Murray. the concert, “It was cool. I always like to (908) 512-3718 commensurate with experience. hip-hop and jazz, and will be grouped The Summit Stompers Jazz Band Two cans of food per person earned play outdoor gigs. We don’t do it enough.” Health and dental benefits by both age and experience. Although was founded in Summit, NJ, in 1992 entrance to the event. The cans were Chris Murray, who mostly plays on P.T. HELPER/COMPANION included. EOE. Reply in writing, some classes have been completely to play traditional Dixieland jazz. The collected in a pickup truck in the the west coast, was the featured attrac- no later than August 15, with salary filled, a few openings remain. For elderly woman living indepen- band consists of seven musicians on a parking lot from 6 to 10 p.m., the tion of the evening. Drew said, “I had history to: The JCC is located at 1391 Martine variety of instruments, from tuba to hours of the concert, and driven to the wanted to bring Chris Murray out for dently in Senior. Cit. Apt. 10-15 Downtown Westfield Corporation Avenue in Scotch Plains. For more hrs/wk., variable hours, early eve. banjo to drums. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church awhile. The timing was right for him so Search Committee information or to register for a class, Donations at the door for this con- to help stock their food pantry. Dea- he booked a flight and came here.” Approx 6-8:30 pm. Must speak Attn: Sherry Cronin, Exec. Dir. please contact Dance School Direc- English. Call (908) 501-4576. cert will be $10 and $5 for students. con Tom Pluta said, “We’re happy to Mr. Murray’s main influence is Ja- 105 Elm Street, Lower Level tor Debi Price at [email protected] No tickets or reservations will be nec- receive these spontaneous donations maican music. He said, “Ska was MATTRESSES Westfield, NJ 07090 or (908) 889-8800, extension no. essary. Refreshments will be available because they help us do our job of initially the main music that devel- 225. Additionally, Rhythm and Mo- Visco elastic memory foam FRONT DESK HELP at intermission. For more information, feeding the hungry.” oped in Jamaica in the late 50s, early tion Dance School brochures can be call the church office at (908) 233- Sherry Cronin, DWC executive di- 60s, and that evolved into a style Queen mattress, retail $1300 to RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness downloaded from www.jccnj.org. $2000, sacrifice, 8 in, $495, 10 4211 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. rector said, “The goal of this event is to called rock steady, and that became Center in Scotch Plains is seeking bring more events to South Avenue for reggae. In the set I played ska tunes, in. $675 & 12 in. $775. Brand friendly, motivated people. new w/warranty (732) 259-6690 the exposure of South Avenue mer- rock steady tunes, reggae tunes, and a Responsibilities include chants, and to target our teen popula- couple of tunes that were outside that MATTRESS SET answering phones, assist w/ Goo Goo Dolls Interview tion. We partnered with Drew Skibitsky, scope as well.” memberships & customer service. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 $125 Queen pillow top who runs a lot of benefit concerts.” The whole evening had a ska taste Must be able to work weekends. “I think we felt if we needed an side the music industry. The Westfield High School graduate to it, with Roger Apollon, the lead New still in plastic w/warranty. Contact: Jo (908) 232-6100 or Can deliver (732) 259-6690 opinion, it was better for us to be “I love doing this stuff. I don’t said he started planning the event in singer of the band Bigger Thomas, [email protected] where there were people who knew know how else to put it,” Takac March. He often runs musical charity saying, “Westfield is a very cool little APARTMENT FOR RENT our story, knew our history, knew said. “Lucky for us, I don’t think events, saying, “I rent halls, book bands, town/city. There’s a huge ska under- FREELANCERS WANTED us…” Takac explained. “As opposed the world is going to shun the Goo make sure sound is there and get people ground music scene here. We’re a ska Springfield - 2nd floor in a 2 family to people who maybe just found out Goo Dolls. I think we’ll be able to house, 1 bedrm, bath, living rm & Strong, detail-oriented writers interested in going to the shows. That’s band, and Drew (Skibitsky) has tapped with professional demeanor about us and are concerned only put out records for a while and still my responsibility, getting people to the in on it.” kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. No with the next eight weeks of our feel like a band that’s out there pets, Non-smoking. $975/month needed to cover local show. The venues I do in the church I do Drew estimated that about 150 government meetings. Must lives.” doing this for the right reasons. I for charity, like this one.” people attended the event, one of includes all utilities. Ideal for one Takac also joked about something think that’s why people still pay person. Call (973) 901-1313 be able to meet deadlines, The lead singer of Bombtown, which was his father Andrew know how to write a lead, and else dear to his heart…his mam- some attention.” Tommy Infamous, said, “This evening Skibitsky, the mayor of Westfield. FANWOOD BY OWNER take an active interest in their moth collection of Pez candy dis- At the PNC Bank Arts Center, it was a very positive experience. The Drew explained, “My father tries to pensers, a few of which always ac- was clear the thunderous crowd was kids were really receptive. When I stay as uninvolved as he can. He comes OPEN SUNDAY 8/13 1-4P beats in order to develop news stories. Please email company him on tour. paying attention to the Goo Goo feel that there’s a cause that needs and supports me, but that’s about it.” 36 STAGAARD PLACE Close 2 “I don’t carry a picture of my Dolls’ energetic performance and money, we try to help out.” Olivia Polman, a senior at WHS, town, train, shopping, 8 Rms 3BR resume and clips to: [email protected] wife and me around, but I carry singing right along. And right up DWC Chairman Saul Drittel said, said she feels that events like the 1.5 BA, 2.5 oversized gar on these Pez dispensers,” Takac said there on stage, a few steps away “It’s a great event. Our regular jazz Rock the Food Pantry concert does HUGE 130x300 LOT FP, CAC, with a laugh. “At the moment I have from the rows of guitar racks and events were the most successful, but not receive enough publicity. “They Fin Base, Brkfast rm w/8ft sliders CREATIVE COMPUTER TEACHER Princess Leia and I think this one floor-to-ceiling video screens, were this kind of event brings out the young should send out more flyers. If I had to deck/pool Move in NOW!! ARE YOU ENERGETIC & with the white helmet is Luke some Pez candy dispensers proudly people in town.” gotten a flyer in the mail I would have (908) 400-2021, $569k owner lic re Skywalker.” on display atop an amplifier. Bob Larsen of the Sound Station planned this for weeks.” agent,DISC FOR QUICK CLOSE EXCELLENT WITH KIDS?! Teacher needed to execute a Fun, Takac will also be the voice of GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS Creative Computer Curriculum! “Peter Pez” and has written the theme song for a soon to be released AKC Champion bloodlines. The Travel 3-5 pm to schools in Union & Morris for Enrichment program. Pez Candy animated feature. pups have had vet visit and shots. He remarked that while he con- Well socialized and intelligent Work with kids grades K-4. 4-12 hrs/wk. $17-$20/hr. We train in sistently enjoys being in a band, males & females. Great for kids. sometimes there are moments when (908) 753-6160 tech and teaching philosphy! Classes start in Sept. Train Now! he feels he has to reach for some- thing to keep the spark going. HOME FOR SALE College students welcome! (908) 518-1998 “It’s like working in a donut shop. Great family home at the Jersey [email protected] I love donuts, man. But I wouldn’t Shore in Wall Twp. 3800 sq. ft. 6 want to be around them all the time,” Weichertbedrooms, 3 1/2 bath over 1 acre. BED Takac said. “So maybe I’ll see some Large pool, extra large deck. King size pillow top set kid where you know it’s his first Minutes from GSP & Beach. New in plastic w/mfg. warranty.Weichertconcert and he’s grinning ear to ear Asking $890,000. (732) 236-9704 Sell $250 with his mom and dad. And it’s like, I’ll play all night for that kid.” OFFICE FOR SHARE Can deliver (732) 259-6690 Takac admits his priorities have WESTFIELD changed from when he started the Established law firm in prime BEDROOM band at 21. professional zone. Share waiting $1075 cherry wood sleigh bed “Now this is my job, and my wife room, conferenceWeichert room and set, dresser, mirror & nite stand. and my potential children have stake library. Secretary station available. Value $2800. (732) 259-6690 in this as well,” he explained. Near Town Hall. (908) 232-0292 Takac has also undertaken a solo project, launching his own inde- GARAGE SALE See it all on the Web! pendent record label, Good WATCHUNG Charamel Records, which produces 316 Mountain Blvd www.goleader.com for up and coming bands. 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Par- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tory (RSAC), pursuing his dream of ents of the children in the play provide becoming a professional actor. FANWOOD – On July 24, the Paws, props, costumes, and backgrounds. RSAC, described as “a boot camp Claws, Scales and Tales Summer Read- In the first play, Who Will Bell the Cat Goo Goo Dolls Give Powerful for actors,” is a four-week residency ing Club at Fanwood Memorial Li- , nine girls performed: Katherine program run through July 30 on the brary had its eighth annual perfor- Celardo, Ashley Kayalo, Emma Sherry, New Brunswick campus and offers mance at Forest Road Park in Fanwood. Josie Dunning, Sonali Kamath, Caroline students an intense pre-professional At 3:30 and 7 p.m., the 17 girls, Culp, Theres Sigona, Rachel Zucker Performance, Candid Interview Who and wide-ranging acting and theater entering grades 5-10, acted out and Marina Dugan. This story of a town curriculum. Will Bell the Cat and Puss-in-Boots. of mice that had to outsmart a cat to live By CHRISTIE STORMS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Connor, a Westfield High School The club presented the plays for younger “teaches lessons to the younger kids,” (WHS) student, has performed in children but welcomed parents, too. said Caroline Culp, who played a grain AREA – Twenty years is a long time to maintain success at any career many area productions, including This year, Camille Sigona produced vendor in the mouse town. Jesus Christ Superstar Evita Puss-in-Boots and can prove even more challenging , and the plays. Two of her daughters per- , which the children Plain and Fancy. He spent two years formed in this year’s plays. Mary enjoyed, had 12 girls performing: in the ever-changing youth dominated field of rock music. But when the at the Westfield Summer Workshop Everson and Ann Minski, who each Katherine Minski, Rosie Everson, for the Fine and Performing Arts and had daughters performing, co-directed. Alyssa Provenzano, Cassie Segulin, Goo Goo Dolls recently burst onto the stage at the PNC Bank Arts Cen- was awarded the Mark Hardy Schol- Parents helped out behind the scenes. Kaitlyn Magnus, Rose Sigona, Emma arship Award. Conner also runs track Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales is a Sherry, Sonali Kamath, Josie Dunning, ter in Holmdel, with their energetic new hit “Stay with You,” the sold-out and field at WHS. club that all children can join. “The Caroline, Trisha Magnus and Mariel Stacie Lents, Connor’s acting program is free,” Ms. Everson said. “It Mital. crowd was instantly on its feet and cheering. teacher, said, “He is constantly push- doesn’t cost the kids anything, so we The girls rehearsed three days a week ing himself in his acting work and feel good about that.” throughout the summer. “You learn how Co-founded by bassist/vocalist Robby Takac and guitarist/vocalist widening his emotional range. He is The program gets its “small” bud- to cooperate,” said Katherine Minski. simply a joy to teach.” get, according to Children’s Librarian “They’re like our best friends now,” John Rzeznik in 1986, the group has evolved from an alternative punk band “The hard work doesn’t seem hard and Summer Staff Program Director said Rosie Everson of the girls with because it’s so much fun,” said Susan Staub, from the reading club whom she performed. to mainstream rock musicians with platinum albums and hit after hit land- Connor. ing on Billboard’s Top 40 charts. Aleta Nadolny Receives And while the Goo Goo Dolls con- cert set featured several songs from Marc Hardy Scholarship their newly released album, Let Love WESTFIELD – Cranford resident In, they performed plenty of old fa- Courtesy: Warner Brothers Records, Melanie Nissen Aleta Nadolny, a seventh grader, was vorites such as “Slide,” “Iris,” and A BAND NAMED GOO...The Goo Goo Dolls’ Robby Takac, far right, spoke to the Westfield Leader and The Times about his tenure with the band, and his love for Pez. awarded the Marc Hardy Scholarship “Broadway” that drew a huge re- by the Westfield Summer Workshop. sponse. During the softer ballad night Show with Jay Leno.” Last fall, Rzeznik penned the sen- The presentation was made after “Black Balloon,” the crowd gently “I sleep four feet from them on the timental “Better Days,” for a Target/ the final performance of the WSW wafted dark balloons back and forth bus, I play four feet from them on NBC Christmas album released in Theater production of Seussical on to the familiar melody that dates back stage, I’m four feet from them in the 2005, but the song became a huge July 27 at the Edison Intermediate to 1999. dressing room,” Takac explained sensation when CNN quickly picked School auditorium. Aleta played the In a phone interview with The from his hotel room overlooking it up as their anthem for Hurricane role of the Sour Kangaroo. Westfield Leader and The Times, the Manhattan. “Yesterday, I didn’t see Katrina’s recovery efforts. The Marc Hardy Scholarship, cre- charismatic, down-to-earth Takac re- anyone I travel with at all. Not be- “John wrote that song like in one ated in 1991, honors the memory of a NERDY…The Nerds will perform a free concert on Wednesday, August 16, at flected on his two decades with the cause I’m mad at anybody or any- evening, which is kind of cool,” Takac talented individual. The scholarship 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park, on the border of Westfield and Mountainside. The Goo Goo Dolls. thing. But here, I get to throw my reported. “Very rarely can you sum was named for Marc Hardy, an ex- concert by The Nerds is part of the Union County Summer Arts Festival concert “It’s been a long process,” Takac suitcase all over and hang stuff from up an entire situation in 10 or 12 ceptionally talented young man from series. For more information call the Union County Department of Parks, said. “I don’t think there was ever a the lamps and do whatever I want for sentences, so there’s a lot of filling in Westfield who attended the Westfield Recreation and Facilities at (908) 527-4900. moment where I went, ‘Wow, I’m a a little while.” the blanks going on. It was sort of a Summer Workshop. He later became rock star.’ We’ve been lucky to keep The band also hires supplemental bigger example of what probably hap- a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild, our feet in it.” musicians for its performances. Cur- pens with most songs. It wasn’t writ- and appeared in the Cosby Show and The Nerds Rock Echo Lake He also realizes that it takes more rently, guitarist Brad Fernquist and ten for Katrina, but it seemed to fit it several television commercials. than just talent to keep the trio, which keyboardist/guitarist/saxophonist so well.” Recipients of this scholarship are consists of Takac, Rzeznik, and drum- Korel Tunador are on board for the The Goo Goo Dolls also hit the selected on the basis of talent, hard Park With Free Concert mer Mike Malinin (who replaced Let Love In tour, which features the mark with their newly released cover work, positive attitude, and the abil- WESTFIELD – The Union County the air-conditioned auditorium at original drummer George Tutuska in band performing at outdoor amphi- of Supertramp’s “Give a Little Bit.” ity to work well in a theater group. All Summer Arts Festival concert series Cranford High School, on West End 1995), together. theaters throughout the summer with “John sung that a few years ago in of these were qualities that Marc continues on Wednesday, August 16, Place off Springfield Avenue in Cranford “You have to respect people’s The Counting Crows. a GAP commercial, and we started Hardy himself displayed throughout with a performance by The Nerds, the at 7:30 p.m. For up-to-date concert/rain needs. It’s healthy to stay away from “The first time, we just hired our using it as an encore song,” Takac his performances and rehearsals. The popular Jersey cover band that enter- information call the Parks and Recre- people at times,” Takac said. friends. We’ll never do that again,” said. recipient of this honor is given a mon- tains music lovers from Cape May to ation hotline at (908) 352-8410 after 3 That may be considered easier said jokes Takac. “I think we’re a little The band performed it during a etary award to use in the pursuit of Carnegie Hall. The Union County Board p.m. on the day of the concert. than done when some of the band’s smarter now and know we have a very rainy concert for their 2004 “Live in further theater arts education. of Chosen Freeholders, led by Chair- For more information call the tours have comprised of more than specific need to fill. These two guys Buffalo” DVD, and it was so well The Westfield Summer Workshop man Alexander Mirabella, invites the Union County Department of Parks, 400 live shows as well as television fit that perfectly.” received, they decided to record it in is a division of the New Jersey Work- public to attend this free concert, which Recreation and Facilities at (908) appearances, which recently included Rzeznik and Takac write a major- the studio for their new CD. shop for the Arts, a non-profit organi- begins at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park. 527-4900. their 15th performance on “The To- ity of the Goo Goo Dolls songs, both The city of Buffalo, N.Y., where zation. For more information on the The Nerds were formed in 1985 by individually and sometimes as a col- Rzeznik and Takac grew up and Workshop or its programs, please call four Jersey guys with a flair for Ber- laborative effort. formed the band, remains close to (908) 789-9696. muda shorts, polyester shirts and catchy Full Count Big Band Swings “There’s never really any set pro- their hearts. They left Los Angeles to tunes that energized beach parties and cess. I think it’s more one idea sparks return to Buffalo this past winter to Masterwork Chorus late night TV for decades. Wherever Into Sweet Sounds Festival another, and before you know it there write and record Let Love In. they play – from Ship Bottom and Point are words to it,” Takac said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 Holds Rehearsal in Sept Pleasant to convention halls and casi- WESTFIELD – The Full Count roads in Garwood. August 26 is the AREA – The 51-year-old Master- nos – The Nerds combine their enthusi- Big Band has a swinging summer night of the band’s return to Cross- work Chorus group is holding its an- asm for music with their inventive ren- planned for music fans who want to roads, a live music club presenting Lesher’s ‘Club 43’ Profiles nual rehearsal September 6 at 7:30 ditions of hit tunes to keep their audi- dance the night away. bands and live entertainment seven p.m. in the Xavier Center on the Col- ences dancing and singing along. This Tuesday, August 22, marks a return nights a week. The downbeat hits at lege of St. Elizabeth campus. Prospec- triumphant return of The Nerds to Echo appearance to the Sweet Sounds Jazz 7:30 p.m. and the band will play all 12 Remarkable WF Women tive members are invited to attend, and Festival in Westfield. This is the 10th night. By MARYLOU MORANO and experiences intersected with the highly experienced choral singers with Lake Park is sponsored by the Union Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times County Democratic Committee. anniversary of the Jazz Festival, which Kicking off September, one can paths these women traveled to make strong vocal and sight-reading skills Freeholder Chairman Mirabella occurs every Tuesday in the summer see the band on Saturday September WESTFIELD – Some people cel- their lives what they are today. are encouraged to audition. urges you to “bring the entire family, with four bands each night. 2 at the Annual St Bart’s Italian Fes- ebrate milestone birthdays by throw- Recently the author spoke at The Masterwork Chorus is an ac- pack a picnic basket, bring lawn chairs Full Count is performing on Cen- tival in Scotch Plains. This show will ing a party, taking a trip or buying a Westfield Memorial Library about claimed group of talented singers led or blankets to sit on, and enjoy an tral Avenue in front of Bombay Stores. feature Carolyn Nelson on vocals. new car. her experiences writing Club 43. by Maestro Andrew Megill of Rider evening of fun and energetic rock and There will be chairs for listening and Food and drinks and a carnival are In 1983, Westfield resident Tina She explained that she wrote the University. Its 2006-07 season will roll in Echo Lake Park.” The Union a big space for dancing. The band planned. The band is performing from Lesher celebrated her 40th birthday book in small sections using a narra- start with Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers,” County Information Van also will be at performing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. 7 to 10:30 p.m. by playing softball on a team com- tive style. Even the chapter about on Sunday, November 5 at St. Peter’s the concert site, with representatives Saturday night swings at The Cross- At each of these shows, Full Count prised of other Westfield women with herself is written in third person so as Episcopal Church in Morristown, and from the Division of Environmental will feature a mix of songs custom- whom she had one thing in common: to emphasize a “story telling effect.” end April 29 at Drew University. Health and Emergency Management Paula Long Honored ized for the evening, with music and they were all turning 40 that same Each chapter is liberally sprinkled Notably, the group will also perform on hand to answer questions and offer vocals, which will demonstrate the year. with quotes of the Handel’s “Messiah” during the Christ- information about public health is- For Work In the Arts big band sound that audiences of all It was to be a fun woman being pro- mas season at Carnegie Hall. For tick- sues, recycling, and important services WESTFIELD – Families and Com- ages will love. way to celebrate filed. Having each ets and information visit available to Union County residents. munity Together (FACT) honored For more information about The the passage into woman tell her www.masterwork.org, or call (973) The other free concerts in the Sum- Westfield’s Paula Long, the Arts Pro- Full Count Big Band including a com- middle age. What story through 455-7008. mer Arts Festival series include per- gram Coordinator for the Union plete performance calendar, visit resulted was the quotes was, said formances by Ed Palermo Big Band County Division of Cultural and Heri- fullcountbigband.com. formation of Mrs. Lesher, the Just Bead Yourself with Rob Paparozzi, sponsored by tage Affairs, with their Creative Arts friendships that most important Schering-Plough Corp. on August 23 Award on June 13 for her work with Concert Series Features have lasted for aspect to writing Opens in Westfield and The Party Dolls, sponsored by children through the arts at their “Sec- more than two de- Club 43. WESTFIELD – Westfield recently ConocoPhillips-Bayway Refinery on ond Annual Hats Off to Kids” gala Bennie and the Jets cades. While the back- celebrated the grand opening of Just August 30. hosted by Schering-Plough, SCOTCH PLAINS – On August Mrs. Lesher grounds of each Bead Yourself on 254 East Broad In case of rain, concerts will be held at Kenilworth. 17, Greg Ransom will perform with called the women woman are differ- Street. Ms. Long administers the NJ State his band, Bennie and the Jets, at the “Club 43” after the ent, several com- This new store is based around Tues. Jazz Festival Council on the Arts Local Arts Grant 27th annual Summer On The Green year of their births. monalities exist creating jewelry, from rings and neck- Program, which provides funding for Concert Series in Scotch Plains. The For their 50th between them. laces to bracelets and earrings, with Showcases Local Bands art projects throughout the County, performance starts at 8 p.m. birthdays in 1993, “All of us had the help of trained and experienced WESTFIELD – The “Sweet Sounds and was recognized for her dedica- For more than 10 years Greg Ran- the group, which strong mothers,” bead specialists. Downtown” Jazz Festival, sponsored tion and passion for developing pro- som has been the front man of Bennie had swelled to 20 explained Mrs. Just Bead Yourself offers a variety by the Downtown Westfield Corpo- grams for youth. She created the and the Jets, a national touring Elton members, held an- Lesher, adding of activities from birthday parties to ration (DWC), continues its 10th an- Union County Youth Arts Consor- John Tribute Band from Massachu- other softball game that their strength ladies night out classes; there’s some- nual season with performances on tium, which provides a networking setts. The front man frequently per- and feted each has been “our” thing for everyone. Call (908) BEAD- sidewalks and street corners in down- exchange of ideas and programming forms wearing Elton John’s 80s-style other at a dinner legacy. 411 for more information or to make town Westfield from 7 to 9 p.m. for the organizations that serve youth regalia including a spangled uniform where they ex- Several of the party reservations. On the night of August 15, perfor- in the county. Ms. Long, a life long and outsized sunglasses. changed gifts. women profiled have survived breast mances will feature: Terraplane Blues resident of Westfield, was active with That was the year a large two-piece cancer. Many either have or have had String Quartet (Central Avenue in front of The Bombay the Westfield Parent Teacher’s Orga- Celebration Singers 5 -0 sign began appearing on lawns professional careers. Two women are Company), Ron Kraemer and the Hurri- nization Fine Arts Committee and all over Westfield. The sign would former nuns. Presents at Kean canes (lawn in front of the North Avenue served as Chairman. Rehearse for Concert materialize on the morning of each Several black and white photo- UNION – As part of the New Jer- Train Station), Christopher Dean Band Families and Community Together CRANFORD – On August 29, the member’s 50th birthday. graphs illustrating important dates in sey Chapter of the American String (corner of East Broad Street and Pros- is a non-profit organization dedicated adult choir of the Celebration Singers By the time 2003 rolled around, the her life accompany each woman’s Teachers Association’s (ASTA) sec- pect Street), and Dave Leonhardt Trio to assisting the children of Union of Cranford starts rehearsals for its number of members of “Club 43” had vignette. Artist Linnea Weis Rhodes, ond annual Chamber Music Institute Band (Elm Street in front of the Baptist County who have multiple needs that anticipated annual December concert, dwindled to 12. Some women had a profiled member of “Club 43” acted (CMI), the internationally renowned church). For more information call the include mental health, academic, vo- scheduled for December 8 and 9 at moved away from Westfield, while as an informal assistant editor, and Borromeo String Quartet will per- DWC at (908) 789-9444. cational, social or other needs. the Harvest Training Center, 69 others had opted out of participating compiled and arranged the photo- form in concert on Thursday, August Myrtle Street, located in Cranford. in a 60th birthday celebration. graphs. Mrs. Rhodes’s painting of the 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Kean University’s This year’s program will open with To commemorate this milestone, group appears on the cover of Club Wilkins Theatre. Tickets are $15 for Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera, Amahl “Club 43” organized a “60 for 60” 43. the general public and $10 for ASTA and the Night Visitors, under the di- walk in which each of the 12 mem- In addition to Mrs. Lesher and Mrs. members. The concert will include rection of Tom Pedas. Both the adult bers walked five times around the Rhodes, the ten other Westfield works by Beethoven and George and children’s choirs will take part in bandstand at Mindowaskin Park, rais- women profiled in the book are: Su- Crumb. the beloved, Christmas story. During ing over $15,000 for the Susan Komen san Carovillano, Charlotte Clevenger, The Borromeo String Quartet de- the second half of the show, the choirs Foundation. Penny Dinger, Mary McEnerney, buted in 1989 and became one of the will each perform traditional songs Fascinated by the backgrounds of Diana McGonigle, Lesley Robins, Dr. most sought-after string quartets in of the season from various cultures. the women who shared her birth year, Cathy Rock, Dr. Madeleine Sullivan, the world. The members on cello, Sean Berg, director of the adult Mrs. Lesher, a professor of journal- Judi Thompson and Loretta Wilson. viola and violin perform more than choir, will hold auditions for adult ism at William Patterson University Mrs. Lesher holds a doctorate in 100 concerts each season across three male voices only, on August 22, at the in Wayne, wanted to honor them by English education with a specialty in continents. United Methodist Church, Walnut St., writing about them. She compiled the the teaching of writing from Rutgers The CMI includes two consecutive, Cranford from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Anyone stories of the twelve women into a University. She is a 2006-2007 residential, one-week music camps fo- unable to audition on August 22, may book titled Club 43, which was pub- Fulbright Scholar and has twice served cusing on chamber music performance come to the church on August 29 at 7 lished by AuthorHouse in June. as the president of New Jersey Press for young people, as well as several p.m. Mr. Pedas will start the Children’s Mrs. Lesher’s anthology of stories Women. musical concerts. The camp sessions Choir rehearsals and conduct audi- is a compelling snapshot view of the “Club 43” is available at the Town culminate in a public concert featuring CHILD’S PLAY…Thelma Smith, executive director of the Westfield Commu- tions for the Choir and for Amahl and lives of some of Westfield’s most Book Store in Westfield. Mrs. Lesher student ensembles. All of the CMI con- nity Center, left, and Richard Hlavacek, executive director of Families and the Night Visitors in September. For fascinating women. It is an entertain- welcomes reader feedback; she can certs are open to the public. To order Community Together (FACT), honor Paula Long, arts program coordinator, further information, call (908) 241- ing and informative look at the ways be reached at tickets, visit www.wilkinstheatre.com center, for her work with children through the arts. 8200. the uniquely female decisions, choices [email protected]. or call 908-737-SHOW.