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LSPS MMNI2II I’ublKhi^l t im Ihurvlm Mint Vplrm hrr .3, UNO OUR 115th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 14-2005 Thursday, April 7,2005 (908) 232-4407 Periodical - Postage Paid at Westfield, N J. ww w .goleader.com press («' goieader.com SIXTY CENTS Five BOE Hopefuls Face-Off In Candidates Night Forum By El) COONEY Steven Dorry noted that "excellence more, involvement with the commu­ Specialty Written for The Westfield tedder comes at a price." and that “we have nity. WESTFIELD - All five candi­ to pay teachers what they’re worth." Ms. Ormsby-Cary suggested a dates running for seats on the He also said that teacher salaries policy be put in place mandating that Westfield Board of Education (BOE) fixed by the collective bargaining each guidance counselor at Westfield participated in Candidates Night at agreement currently in place, coupled High School take at least three trips a Westfield High School last Wednes­ w ith the increasing cost of special year to different universities in order day. education and insurance for teachers to foster relationships advantageous The event, hosted by the Westfield and staff, make it difficult to keep to Westfield students seeking admis­ League of Women Voters, gave the spending down. sion. candidates an opportunity to answer Gary McCready, another challenger Ms. Ormsby-Cary. who has expe­ questions on several important issues for one of the three available seats on rience in the field of public relations, sutrounding this year's election. the board, said that property taxes are also outlined the need for better com­ The format of the event allowed high "because of the way the state munication between teachers and each candidate a minute and 30 sec­ funds education.” parents, a need she has stressed onds to respond to each question. He also expressed a desire to con­ throughout her campaign. When asked what path should be sult more directly with the district's Ms. Hunnicutt also suggested that taken to keep property taxes from strategic plan in order to determine communication between parents and growing, incumbent hoard member “what we should hope to offer stu­ teachers be increased and mandated, Alice Hunnicutt noted the “challenge dents" recommending an e-mail policy be between knowing what is important When asked what new policies he enacted requiring teachers to notify to the students, parents and commu­ would like to see put in place should parents of upcoming in-class events. nity. and what is .responsible fiscal he be elected to the board, Mr. Ms. Hunnicutt also mentioned the Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader spending." McCready said he would "like to see need for an updated health and MEN AND MACHINES GET READY...Emergency workers and robots get ready last Monday at Kean University for Fellow incumbent William Ziff healthier food options in the cafete­ wellness policy. TOPOFF3, the national terrorism exercise that is taking place April 4 through 8. New Jersey and Union County forces stressed the need for communication rias,” as well as a new policy on Mr. Ziff responded to the same participate as the area is used as a venue Tor a simulated biological attack. between the BOE and the Westfield computer safety, and a policy man­ question by calling for "the re-in­ Town Council, a theme he would dating that all information on the new statement of a-cooperative liaison" often reiterate in his responses district website be kept up-to-date. between the BOE and the town coun­ Board of Adjustment Yet to Act throughout the night. Additionally, Mr. McCready sug­ cil. He suggested that such coopera­ Challenger Ann Ormsby-Cary. cur­ gested mandatory exit polling of se­ tion could benefit the school district rent Co-President of the Parent niors graduating from Westfield High both economically and in regards to Teacher Organization (PTO) at School to gauge their experiences at safety. On Westfield Auto Spa Proposal Tamaques Elementary School, justi­ the school and to discover w hat needs The annual school board election By DAVID GIALANELLA "I'm concerned with the worst "The what-if questions-there's no fied reasonable increases in spending to be improved upon. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader takes place on Tuesday, April 19, days of the year," said Board mem­ end to those," responded Robert by stating her belief that "this com­ When asked the same question. with polls open from 2 to 9 p.m. In WESTFIELD — The board of ad­ ber Chris Masciale. referring to Criscuolo, w ho said he has had exten­ munity values education." Mr. Dorry stressed the need for a addition to electing three of the above justment remains undecided regarding rare days when cars might actually sive experience with carwashes and Ms. Ormsby-Cary went on to say “comprehensive prevention and early mentioned candidates to three-year the proposed Westfield Auto Spa. a line up so far-as to encroach upon is under contract to fit the proposed that "parents in this community want intervention program" to eliminate terms on the school board, the com­ combi nedcarw ash and lube center eyed South Avenue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 to make sure students have the best the possibility of violence at school. munity will vote on the S66 million for 215 South Avenue, the currently education possible." Similarly, he mentioned a “need to proposed school tax levy that will unoccupied, former site of Norwood In a similar vein, fellow challenger address security” as well as a need for fund this year's $77 million budget. Auto Parts. The board is expected to vote on the application at its regular meeting Town, BOE to Unseal on Monday, April 11. Westfield Planning Bd. Extends Will and Joe Faris, who also own the Exxon station at the corner of Ttorf Bids for Kehler South and Central Avenues, attended Review of Seneca Place Proposal the board's March 30 meeting, ac­ companied by five professionals with B> KI.MBKKI.Y A. BROADWEIX seeking to demolish theexisting house property. whom they are working. Proceedings Stadium, Fay Field VWCW//V Wrmen Jcr Ih t Weslfu-UI Under at 254 Seneca Place to construct two Further, the new proposed road lasted over four hours, but the board By MEREDITH MANNING opens bids on a similar project: WLSTHLI.D-The planning board new. single-family homes, each on its will provide an underground decided a judgment would be reached Specially for The Westfield Leader the synthetic turf revamping of Monday night, during its regularly own lot. The applicant is also seeking stormwater retention system, which, at its April I I meeting. WESTFIELD - Both the Town Sid Fay Field, a section of scheduled monthly meeting, reviewed to build a right-of-way (R.O.W.) for he stated, "will be completely en­ The Farises are seeking variances of Westfield and the Board of Edu­ Houlihan Field which is located hut did not take action on the pro­ the houses. closed." He said that this easement for maximum coverage, minimum cation will unseal bids later this near St. Helen's Roman Catholic posed subdivision at 254 Seneca Testifying on behalf of the applica­ will also serve as a common bound­ parking spaces and minimum side month on synthetic turf fields to Church off of Rahway Avenue. Place. tion was Edward Dec, engineer for ary and will prevent through traffic yard setback. be installed in time for the fall Westfield's Director of Recre­ Due to the late hour, the board the project, Robert Kraus, attorney to the new proposed road from the “One thing we don't want in this sports season, officials have con­ ation. Bruce Kaufmann. was in­ decided to continue the hearing next for the applicants and traffic engineer apartment complex on Seneca Place town if we can possibly avoid it is firmed, officials confirmed this strumental in the installation of month. Members' of the public who Elizabeth Dolin. — which is located near the pro­ vacant real estate," said former Mayor week. the first synthetic turf municipal came to speak to board members re­ Mr. Dec stated that the plan that the posed properties. Bud Boothe, who made a special ap­ In December. Westfield resi­ field in New Jersey, which oc­ garding the application were asked to applicants were submitting was re­ Mr. Kraus said that the plans for pearance and was allowed to speak at dents voted in favor of a $1.38 curred in Livingston. come back to the Monday, May 2 vised from its original submission the proposed R O W. were also up­ the beginning of the session. He tes­ million bond referendum to fund According to Mr. Kaufmann, meeting, w hich will begin at 8 p.m. last spring and updated since its last dated from a 28-foot-wide road to an tified as to the integrity of the Farises the refurbishment of Kehler Sta­ there are many options in syn­ Applicants Joseph Buoritempo and revision in December. He said that 18-foot-wide road. The new design as evidenced by the viability and func­ dium. School officials said the thetic turf. One of the main fac­ Jean Genievich are seeking approval the main difference in this new plan was called a “Hammerhead" road. tionality of the Exxon station, saying. project will benefit high school tors in determining which sort of for a major subdivision, which will was the implementation of a conser­ This, he stated, was different from "You have a proven track record with athletes in town by considerably turf field to install is the age of the create two new building lots from an vation easement, which will run along the earlier proposed cul-de-sac in this applicant." increasing hours and locations youngsters who will play on the existing single lot. The applicants are the perimeter of the first proposed . that there was “no curve." Consultant Elizabeth Dolan of available to play sports, and will renovated areas. He stated that when revising the Elizabeth Dolan Consulting. LLC. also add to the safety of youth The town has budgeted Town of Westfield Salaried Employees plan, the applicant and engineer who also testified, was asked several athletics. $900,000 for the Sid Fay turf field thought that a 28-foot-wide road was questions about the shortage of park­ Kehler Stadium’s grass field although, as Mr. Kaufmann has O l l k l /N a m l : T i t l e : 2004 S a l a r y : 2005 S a l a r y : not necessary for two houses and ing in the plans. will be replaced by synthetic turf, acknowledged, that cost is ex­ James H GiJdea Town Administrator $110,603 $116,133 that 18 feet was wide enough for the "Thirteen spaces is probably more and a new track will be installed. pected to rise given that the town Joyce LaRocca Admin. Secretary $31,104 $32,348 passing of two vehicles. This would than will be required," she said, re­ The shock absorbent and durable appropriated the money in the "reduce blacktop.” he said. He said Claire Gray* Acting Town Clerk , $51,004 $68 .(XX) marking that each carwash in the area material provides a safe surface 2000 capital budget. Liy-Huei Tsai Chief Financial .-Officer $85,690 $89.118 CONTINUED ON PAGE W has nine or fewer spaces. Board mem­ for youngsters to play a variety of Mr. Kaufmann said the groom­ bers speculated that extra spaces sports. Catherine Maz/a Payroll Benefits Manager $43,811 $46,878 ing machine costs around $3,500, would be needed for customers await­ The lack of preparation time including specific attachments Susan Noon Tax Collector $64,169 $66,736 Deadline Is April 14 ing oil changes. necessary between activities on depending on the type of turf. The Annmarie Switzer Tax Assessor $66,579 $69. 242 Members of the board also voiced turf fields will open up hours of equipment will most likely he Steve Freedman Construction Official $81,510 $84,770 For ’04 Pool Members concerns over whether there is enough playing time not only for football, shared by the BOE and Recreation Vincent Franchino* Plumbing Inspector $16,302 $16,954 WESTFIELD — The Westfield room for cars to queue, and that ex­ but also for all girls' and boys’ Department official* said Charles Medallis Electrical Siihcade Official $34.AQ6 CIA A« j Recreation Department has an­ cess vehicles would line up on South varsity sports, including soccer, In addition to communicating Robert Delia Rosa nounced that applications from Electrical Inspector $12,000 $12,480 Avenue, creating a hazardous situa­ lacrosse and field hockey. regularly about their field reno­ Lillian Corsi Human Services Director S7I.5NS 2(XW pool members must be re­ ceived in the Recreation Office by tion for drivers and pedestrians. “All of our varsity sports teams vations for over a year, Mr. Vincent Loughlin Legal Counsel (Adjustment Bd; $11,122 $11,567 4:30p.m. on Thursday, April 14. to James Watson of E.K.A. Associ­ will have an opportunity to play Kaufmann. Mr. Berman and Lori Boyd Board Secretary $2,702 $2,810 be guaranteed membership for the ates. an engineering, surveying and on this field,” Robert Berman. Board of Education Facilities Russell Finestein Legal Counsel (Planning Bd i $16,302 SI 1,110 2(X)5 season. planning firm, explained that, includ­ School Business Administrator, Committee Chairwoman Alice Robert Cockren Town Attorney $55,561 $57,783 On Friday, April 15. open mem­ ing driveway space leading up to for­ said. Hunnicutt have been visiting ex­ Christopher Canada* Municipal Defender $14,000 $14,000 bership for Westfield residents will mal queuing fanes, there is space for A synthetic turf requires less isting synthetic turf fields at Christine Nugent Muncipal Prosecutor $28,000 $29,120 begin at 7 a.m. in the Community roughly 41 cars before the line would maintenance than a live grass field, schools in New Jersey and Con­ $7YQQQ Room of the Westfield Municipal reach South Avenue. He also said that and the turf, whether rubber and necticut. Dolores McKay Asst. Recreation Director $55,385 $57.61 X) Building, 425 East Broad Street. the carw ash itself could, at any given stone filled or complete rubber, con­ Kehler Stadium will provide a John Morgan Parking Director $67,925 $70,642 time, be processing five cars at once. sistently holds up better than grass venue for all high school varsity in adveiMi W—diw condition,: - - tw y r and gills 's p o rts amUatstr Bernard Tract j*uto Qua------$nn iu,i uni— ■— f T Robin Marko Police Admin .Soiftitgrii c iv tun I\>! , It) Is ■» t-VMIIIIIUIIIl Y split IN t result in fiscal savings in certain Kenneth Marsh Town Engineer $110.495 $114,915 tivities. areas, school officials said. Kris McAloon Asst. Town Engineer $83,600 $86,944 Sid Fay Field will continue to "Where we might save money be a haven for organized sports Barry Bat/el Field Engineer $63,360 $65,894 is on equipment and labor." Su­ for youth under the age of 13. Nonna Yuro Engineer Admin. Secretary $49,115. $51,080 perintendent of Schools Dr. Will­ After the bids are received at Kathleen Neville Zoning Officer $58,880 $56,615 iam Foley said. Based on the suc­ the end of April, the town and Paul Horta Town Surveyor $67,925 $70,642 cess of recent synthetic turf in­ school board w ill meel to discuss Claude Shaffer Public Works Superv isor $72,576 $75,479 stallations at a field operated by and strategize on their plans, offi­ James Van Blareum Supervisor-Public Works $61,135 $63,580 Watchung Hills Regional High cials told The Westfield Leader. Thomas McCoy Supervisor-Public Works $63,367 $65,902 School, it appears that a monthly The goal is for both projects to be Scott Erlicher Supervisor-Public Works $63,367 $65,902 grooming machine sweep is all it completed in time for the fall ath­ Daniel Kelly^ Fire Chief $103,486 $95,500 will take to maintain a non-grass letic season. Kenneth Dannevig* Deputy Fire Chief $88,303 $87,880 field. "Doing this together at this time David Kelly* Deputy Fire Chief $88,303 $86,500 The Board of Education will of year will provide a tremendous Ann Brow n Fire Admin Secretary $31,104 $32,348 open bids to contractors on Tues­ boost for sporting activities in our Linda Chicffo Court Administrator $60,890 $63,326 day. April 26, a day after the town community," Mr. Kaufmann said. Brenda Cuba Municipal Magistrate $45,000 $46,800

* In 2004, Claire Gray was Executive Assistant when Bernard Heeney was Town PAGE INDEX Regional,...... 2-3 Obituary...... 8 Real Estate. 16-18 Clerk. Abo. in 2004, Christian Jessen was Plumbing Inspector and Christopher Canada's STADIUM TO BE TURFED...Kehler Stadium in Westfield is shown with the position was fille d by Robert Stahl. Also, John Castellano was Fire Chief, John Duelks and Editorial...... 4-5 Education...... 9 A&E...... 19-20 grass drying in the spring sunlight. Soon, the natural grass will he replaced with Community... 6-7 Sports 11-15 Daniel Kelly were the Deputy Fire Chiefs. synthetic turf to extend the season of usefulness for the field. Page Thunday, April 7, 2005 31 hr Utica thrift I I rafter and The Scotch Plalni - Fanwood TIMES A Watchunu Communications, Ihc. PtmutAtiON By Westfield BOH Candidate Ann Ormsby Cary By Westfield BOB Candidate William Ziff Why I’m running for the Strategic Plan Identifies Our Westfield School Board Mission, Beliefs and Actions My name is Ann Ormsby Cars ami PTO Board, Columbia University's To those uninitiated in the budget stances. such as the Boosters, the I am running for ihc Westfield Board Board of Directors for an advanced process, the Board of Education ap­ PTOs and Rotary International. of Education. degree in Marketing Communications pears to temporarily lose sight of the The perceived cooperative effort with If elected, I will work for: a rigor­ and formerly on the l 'nited Way of 2004-2007 Strategic Plan, in the din town council and administration seems ous and consistent academic curricu­ New York City's Board as a senior and confusion of figures and account­ to be less successful because of the lum: better communication between staff member. ing principles. But it is the Strategic notoriety surrounding controversial home and school; increased guidance On each of these hoards. I have Plan, after all. which identified our projects, such as high schixtl parking services services tor all children learned to build consensus, listen care­ mission, beliefs and action steps nec­ Our taxpayers should be made here in Westfield. fully and he proactive to make things essary to realize productive, ethical aware of. and no doubt will appreci­ What would I bring to the board? happen. and responsible citizens. ate. the actual cooperative efforts of — Volunteer experience. As the What are my priorities if elected? The district's mission provides the the business administrators of the Taniaqties PTO Co-President and as — A strong curriculum. We need to district is “...a system, built on suc­ board and the town. I propose the re­ a volunteer at the Edison Intermedi­ move quickly to lure a new Assistant COINS INTO DOLLARS...The Westfieldl nited Wav ( M W) receivesti$l,W0 cessful cooperation among family, establishment o f a liaison committee ate School. I have been very involved Superintendent of Curriculum and check from donations of customers w ho dropped coins in u counter box. w ith the school and community... to prepare w ith the town which would structure in extracurricular activities and Instruction to oversee curriculum sum matched by Panera Bread of Westfield. Pictured above, from left to right, all students to reach their highest these constructive cooperative efforts, fundraising that henefitsourchildren development and review. are: WTJW Executive Director l.inda Margin, WUW ( ampaign C hairman Tom potential and to become productive, giv ing the taxpayers an opportunity Cusimano, and Charlotte Floyd, Avsistant Manager of the W estfield store. This year, my Co-President and I We need to review continuity of ethical and responsible citizens to see their government partnering to spearheaded a successful effort to curricula between grades. For ex­ through rigorous educational pro­ save while continuing to offer the By W estfield BO H Candidate G ary M cC ready buy new playground equipment at ample. we offer technology in sixth grams, which respect individual dif­ highest caliber o f service. Tamaques ami eighth grade, but not in seventh; ferences and diversity." Like many others, I am frustrated Communication skills With over we offer journalism in eighth and The authors of the Strategic Plan over the delay in reaching a resolu­ 20 years of experience in public rela­ Kith grade, but not in ninth; we offer Special Education Can Be are participating members of the com­ tion to the high school parking situa­ tions. I would bring to the hoard a only one economics course at the munity, administration, faculty, stu­ tion. I was a member of the planning complementary skill set Currently, high school. We need to continue to Improved In Several Ways dents and board members, fh c mis­ board, which expressed concern for many of the board members have provide an enriched curriculum of sion furnishes us with a road map to parking at the high school as memo­ finance and legal backgrounds, and I music, art. sports, health, drug educa­ WESTFIELD — One thing you additional resources for each sub­ navigate and to furnish a standard by rialized in its Master Plan in 2(X)2. would use my communications skills tion and more. almost never hear at a sporting event ject taught on the district Web server, which we can gauge our progress. The proposed plan takes into consid­ to reach out to the public with infor­ Better communication between is "We’re number seven," but you and by taking advantage of any web My experience on the Board of eration the interests of all. mation about Board of Education home and school — The district is will hear the phrase describing the resources the textbook publishers Education, w hen viewed in the con­ 1 thank the citizens of Westfield for activities and policies. currently getting ready to launch a Westfield school system, as that is offer. I have no doubt that someday text of the mission, makes me very the opportunity to have served on the Board experience — 1 serve on the new website that will proyide more our ranking by New Jersey Monthly most textbooks will be eliminated at proud of the students, the administra­ Board of Education and request they information to parents about curricu­ magazine. the upper grades; however, we will tion and the faculty. The significant support the budget and my candidacy. Community Players lum, activities, events and procedures. The district is also ranked at a vari­ not be able to afford it for a number role of a Board member is to be sen­ The Board of Education needs to ety of places if you go by our SAT o f years. sitive to all concerns and to adopt an Mayor’s Saturday Set To Host One-Act Plays monitor this process to ensure that scores. New Jersey GEPA test scores, We need to not only focus on the inquiring mind to understand the pa- WESTFIELD — Westfield Com­ the site is up and running effectively or by the number of Advanced Place­ traditional classroom curriculum*, but rameters and dynamics of issues. April 9 In Garwood munity Players will present two. one- by September. In our w orld of elec­ ment exams taken. Personally. I would also continue to maintain fine arts I believe it is the role of profes­ GARWOOD - Garwood Mayor act plays by Barbara Ruban, Speed tronic communication, parents should like to sec us rated number one in all and athletics to produce w ell-rounded sional administrators to respond to Dennis J. McCarthy will hold his Dating and Corporate Waltz, that ex­ be more informed than ever before. areas, but as that is practically impos­ student',. In addition, a wellness pro­ those concerns and inquiries. Being monthly Mayor's Saturday from 10 amine life and love in the contempo­ Currently, some teachers write just sible. I would locus on a few areas gram focusing on offering healthy sensitive to concerns requires the suc­ to 11 a.m. on April 9 in the Municipal rary work place. one paragraph each week and email it where we can get closer to that num­ foods and emphasizing physical ac­ cessful cooperation with family and Building at 403 South Avenue. The performances will he held on to parents so that teachers and parents ber one ranking. tivity for all students should lx* devel­ community. Residents are invited to stop by to Saturday. April 16, at X p.m„ with all can work together to help our stu­ Special Education I believe can be oped at every grade level. The district has more successes discuss any concerns they have, or to tickets priced at $10. dents. We should consider mandating improved in several ways, Where it The district's strategic plan is a than shortcomings. Our cooperative just stop by and say hello and meet The evening features Elizabeth this practice. may be unrealistic to plan on spend­ community-based document that is a effort with the community has been the mayor. For more information, Atkins, Fred Cuo/zo. Alan Increased guidance services — ing millions to renovate Lincoln good blueprint to direct where the successful in many illustrative in­ please call (908) 7X9-0710. Gershenson. Barbara J. Goldstein, Counselors should be required to visit School and to develop all the pro­ district should go next, but I would Becca Heard. Irene Hernandez, Stow three competitive colleges per year to grams needed to have in-district pro­ like to see a timetable and costs speci­ Lovejoy, Anthony Marotta, Vikki create on-going relationships with grams for children that are currently fied in the plan.This will allow future Massulli.Matthew R.Nazzaro,Donna admissions officers. Counselors should seht out of district, I believe that we boards and planning committees a Ricca and Ted Sattur. become expert in a particular area, can have both cost and transportation better way to determine if we can The box office, which can he such as fine arts, business or science. savings if we partner with other nearby follow the plan. reached at (908) 232-1221, is now Services for all children here in districts. Finally, please support this tear's open, and all seats must be prepaid. Westfield — The district should con­ We would then be able to share the budget. The state is actually forcing Patrons attending the fund-raising duct a feasibility study to look at cost of developing programs that a the district to spend almost half the . evening for the theater are invited to providing services for special needs single district would not be able to money that is in the district's "rainy stay for refreshments with the cast children at the Lincoln School. Cur­ support, and to host those programs day" fund this year, so we have the and crew after the show rently. 117 children are sent far away much closer to home. benefit of supporting district pro­ for necessary services and we must Electronic learning is the way of grams with a lower increase in taxes. Past Editions look at creating quality programs for the future, but we won't be able to The taxpayers should take advan­ them here in our community. fully realize it until we are able to tage of this good value by voting Past editions of the newspaper I urge everyone to get out and vote give each child at the desired grade yes. are available at www.goleader.com. on April 19. Vote to pass the school level a laptop or some other common I would like to thank those who have Select "Archives" from the menu, budget and please consider voting for device (like Maine has tried at the followed these articles for their inter­ Ann Ormsby Cary. Thank you. middle school level). However, we est. and as alw ays, there is more detail can make great strides in organizing at my website at www.mccready.com.

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Linda Slender (D-22) has urged Act­ Under current law, a motorist who Overheard by an off-duty Westfield DROP generated reports provide us ing Governor Richard Codey to sign fails to yield to a motorist would be Police Officer while in a neighboring with valuable information on where legislation that she cosponsored with fined $50. Under the proposed mea­ town — "Don’t speed in Westfield, or additional enforcement is required," Asm. Jon Bramnick (R -21) and Asm. sure. fines would he increased to $ 100; you’ll gel a ticket". This is a hearten­ Detective Perrotta reported. Brian Stack (D-Umon City). The bill with $50 being diverted to a newly ing story considering the Westfield Besides anecdotal stories like the would impose stiffer penalties on established “Pedestrian Safety En­ Town Council and particularly the one at the beginning of this column, motorists who fail to yield to pedes­ forcement and Education Fund.” Public Safety, Transportation and there is other evidence that our traffic trians at crosswalks. It is intended to The fund would be administered Parking Committee have been work­ safety efforts are paying off. Last increase pedestrian safety. by the Division of Highway and Traf­ ing very closely with our police de­ year’s accidents and accidents with “Pedestrian fatalities in New Jer­ fic Safety within the Department of partment todevelop programs to make injuries were approximately ten per­ sey are among the highest in the na­ Law and Public Safety and would VULUNTEEKS OF THE YEAR...Union Counlv Freeholder Chairman Kick our streets safer. cent lower than they were in 2003 and tion," said Assemblywoman Slender serve as a clearinghouse for munici­ Proctor, second from left, and Vice Chairman AI Mirabeila. right, present Joe Enforcement is one of the most the lowest rates in the past five years. Nagy, left, and George Weiss, second from right, both of Fanwood. with resolu­ (D-Fanwood). pal governments to gather more in­ effective ways to make our streets Radar is not only for enforcement A recent study by theTri-StateTrans­ tions congratulating them on being named the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rolan safer for all of our residents — in­ purposes, it is also used for educa­ formation on how best to increase Hub s Volunteers of the Year 2004. The Rotary Club recognized the men tor their portation Campaign — a coalition of cluding pedestrians of all ages and tional purposes. The T.E.A.M. pedestrian safety on local roads. volunteer work with Fanwood’s Channel 35 local access cable television station. public service, transit and environmen­ Assemblywoman Slender said, “It other motorists. District Radar Op­ program's Citizen Speed Watch uses tal groups — concluded that 153 pe­ is vital that we do everything in our Westfield BOE Candidate Steven Dorry eration Program (DROP) is a new radar to increase drivers’ awareness destrians were killed in New Jersey in power to ensure pedestrian safety on program that we have recently imple­ of local speed limits and to be more 2004,up4.l percent from a year earlier. local roads. By imposing stiff penal­ mented. focused on their speed. Citizen Speed Five counties accounted for more than ties on motorists who do not yield to Traits of an Effective DROP is designed to provide speed Walch uses trained citizens tooperate half the fatalities. Union County had pedestrians, we send a strong mes­ enforcement throughout town on a speed radar devices. the second highest rate of fatalities, one sage to drivers: Yield to pedestrians." 24-hour basis by using radar equipped Working in teams of two, these death shy of Essex County. The other The bill passed the General As­ School Board Member district patrol units. Al any given time, specially trained citizens record the three counties with the highest rates of sembly in November and the state we have four police units patrolling speed of vehicles in residential and WESTFIELD — Having spent the democratic decision-making process. pedestrian fatalities include Bergen. Senate two weeks ago. The bill is our streets. In addition to traffic law school zones. The registered owners last two months attending budget meet­ I understand that decisions must be enforcement, these units respond lo Middlesex and Monmouth— all highly awaiting the consideration of the Act­ ings of the Board of Education and of speeding vehicles are sent a letter congested and heavily populated north- based on the best interests of the entire thousands of calls per year. from the Westfield Police Depart­ ing Governor. getting acquainted with the issues faced community, not just specific groups of When not responding to calls, ment, The letter states the date, time, by our district and districts around the constituents or special interests. I am DROP systematically directs the four speed and location of where their 21st District News state. I have developed a keen appre­ an advocate of change when neces­ patrol units to operate radar on spe­ ciation for the commitment and dedi­ vehicle was recorded exceeding the sary for improving student achieve­ cific streets with the goal of targeting residential or school zone speed lim­ cation necessary to be a valuable mem­ ment and the welfare of our children. 40 different streets each month. The Democrats Are Urged to ber of the Board of Education. its. The letter encourages motorists to My training as an attorney provides purpose of this effort is to reduce obey our speed limits. I have spent a considerable amount me with many skills to serve as an speeding town-wide and to educate Re-examine Auditor Reports of time over the last two months con­ II you would like lo get involved in effective member of this hoard. The drivers that the town enforces speed the education process by joining the templating my own strengths and ability to understand and operate within limits on all of our streets, not only Citizen Speed Watch Program, or if ______Assemblyman Jon Bramnick. Westfield weaknesses to identify those charac­ a complex set of federal and state laws, the main thoroughfares. you simply have a particular traffic teristics that w ill make me an effective roles and regulations. The extent and Of course, the ultimate goal is to WESTFIELD — Assemblyman to restore the rebate cuts that are part member of this hoard. safety issue, please contact Detective limitations of the board's roles and reduce the number of accidents in l.isa Perrotta at the Westfield Traffic Jon Bramnick (R-21) said last week of the proposed budget." said Asm. Fundamentally. I believe in our sys­ responsibilities in policy-making and town and especially accidents result­ Hotline (789-6039). that Assembly Democrats should take Bramnick. "As part of this process, I tem of public education and I have a '• oversight. ing in personal injury. Il will lake continual and persistent a close look at the State Auditor’s hope the Democrats also take a new profound desire to make a positive The effective negotiation of con­ Detective Lisa Perrotta runs the effort, hut we are making our streets annual report for 2004 to determine if look at the auditor's 2004 reports and difference in the lives of my children the $101.4 million in potential cost tracts, including collective bargaining T.E.A.M. (Traffic Education and safer for everyone. recommendations because they cou Id and the children of Westfield. I believe agreements. The ability to listen to savings and revenue enhancements it prove to be very useful.” Moniloring) program and is encour­ in showing integrity, respect, trust, opposing view s and openly debate is­ aged by the early DROP results. identifies can be used to ease fiscal His press release stated that the confidence, support and open com­ pressures in the proposed FY06 state sues. The courage lo advocate a posi­ “DROP is a very effective tool of the CLASSIFIEDS Office of the State Auditor works munication in all of my interactions. tion. even if in disagreement with the budget. directly for the Legislature. Its role is Westfield Police Department’s all Buy & Sell on the Net I encourage and respect diversity majority. And perhaps the most im­ encompassing T.E.A.M program. “I appreciate that the Democrats to provide unbiased accurate infor­ www.goleader.com and diverse opinions. I believe in deal­ portant trait for any board member, the Besides increasing enforcement, the now want to get the State Auditor mation and objective recommenda­ ing openly and straightforwardly with actively involved in conducting per­ ability to build consensus among other tions on how to best use public re­ controversy and I fully embrace the members, the superintendent, parents, formance audits for each department sources. The auditor’s findings iden­ teachers and community leaders. of state government in the hope of tifying $101.4 million in potential identifying savings that could be used Union County Offers As a corporate attorney, I spend savings and revenue enhancements most of my time listening to opposing NEIL SULLIVAN were summarized in the 2004 annual TVees and Training views, debating issues, and building President, Westfield Mortgage Police Alliance Sets report, which was issued by the office consensus among executive manage­ on January 18, 2005. To celebrate Arbor Day. April 29, ment on the proper and appropriate ■ Free credit evaluation and approvals Monthly Meeting Date Mr. Bramnick also urged the As­ Union County schools can obtain free, course of action for our company. I ■ Guaranteed closing costs FANWOOD — The Fanwood sembly Democrats to consider a bill five-foot tall dogwood trees while have learned that consensus is achieved ■ New home purchases Community Policing Alliance (CPA) he has sponsored (A-1999) that supplies last. The Union County through leadership, advocacy and ef­ ■ Construction loans will hold its next monthly meeting on would require the Office of the State Shade Tree Advisory Board will help fective communication skills. ■ Refinances Wednesday. April 27th at 7:30 p.m. at Auditor, at the request of a member train students and accompanying In closing, I have a vested interest in the Forest Road Park Community of the Legislature, to conduct per­ adults in how to plant and care for a this school district, bolh as a parent Building in Fanwood. formance audits of any program of a newly planted tree. and as a resident of this fine commu­ Started in 2004, the Fanwood Po­ state or state-supported agency. Cur­ Training sessions will be held on nity. In fact, the excellent schixil sys­ lice Department organized the CPA. rently, the Office of the State Audi­ three different days from 12:30 to tem was the primary reason we moved WESTFIELD MORTGAGE tor only conducts financial audits. The CPA invites all residents and 2:00 p.m. at Williams Nursery in to Westfield over nine years ago. As a 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 Performance audits examine the Westfield. On Tuesday. April 19, a those working in Fanwood to join the member of this board, I pledge to ^ www.westfieldmortgage.com alliance. The organization’s goal is to economy, efficiency or effectiveness session will be held for fourth and maintain and improve the standards of Equal housing tender Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance create a link between the police and of a specific program of a state or fifth-grade students; on April 20 for excellence in education that we have the community that will address a state-supported agency. A compan­ 6th through 8th grade students: and all come lo value as parents and resi­ wide array of topics, including crime ion bill, S-1059, has been introduced on April 21 for high school students dents of Westfield. prevention, child safety and commu­ in the Senate by Sen. Thomas Kean and adults.'The dogwoods will be nity issues and events. Jr., (R-21). given out after each training session. The CPA meets on the fourth "Passage of legislation clarifying Please see your school principal or Wednesday of every month - same and expanding the auditor’s role could contact Rutgers Cooperative Exten­ place and time. For more information, result in significant financial ben­ sion 4-H Agent James Nichnadowicz. please see www.fanwoodcpa.org. efits, not just now, but in the years to at (908) 654-9854; e-mail come,” Mr. Bramnick said. [email protected]. It s Time to Make Our Celebrate ... You

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St. Michael School Parish Hall Gym Gym All Sessions from 7 PM to 9 PM A member of ^ A t l a n t i c Pa Thurtday, April 7, 2005 JElir JUrstfirlit • Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES A Watchunc The Scotch Plaina - Fanwood Letters to the Editor TIMES I - Established 1890 — —* Established 1959- The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper oT the Borough of Fanwood Scotch Plains Reader Responds to Call Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township oT Scotch Ptaias Member of: Member of: For Ideas to Fix School Funding New Jersey Press Association NewJem-) Preia Awxtation • National Newipeper Aiaociation Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plain, itiiaincia & Professional Association Last week's editorial. "Can a Fix Be is "short pay" of $3.8 million for the with four definitions -only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce fanwood Business & Profesiional Association Found for Exploding School Costs & cuirenl program. The others are made up Are you shaip PmodkaJs - Pottage Paul at Westfield. New Jersey Periodicals - Posiaje Paid si Scotch Plains, New Jersey State Mandates," is an important topic. Our federal legislators are not securing enough to discern this deception of dic­ P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West There were three key points in your the millions of dollar* we are due under the tion? P. O. Bo* 3*8 editorial: law: and therefore, homeowners are pay­ Westfield, N J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N J. 07076 If you can guess one correctly - good 1. There has been an "explosion in theing higher property taxes. The next time an guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ Tele: (008l 232-4407 • K-ntail: editorCn golcader.com • Web: Mww.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 number of students classified as 'others' incumbent legislator boasts that he or she vidual. If you get three - word expert, if POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at though you are "not really sure who or has brought in say. $200,000. in education you gel all four - You must have a lot of what these ‘others' are, but they seem to P. (). Box 2511, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 relief, your readers should ask them what free time! play a large role in the (budget) numbers." they have dime to get the real money - this All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Walchung Communications, Inc. 2 Educating children with teaming $3.8 million - that we are owed. come from the board game Diction disabilities is expensive and mandated by Paul Peytoo Horace R. Corbin You ask for ideas to tackle this prob­ Deception. Fred K. Lecomte the stale, and the state's aid is inadequate lem. Here are some: ASSIGNMENT HUlOM I'i HIJSIIH Answers to last week's arcane words. marketing director so we should do our utmost to avoid the Su/ettc K Stalker Start by evaluating the real costs of 1. Nullipara - A woman who has not David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo state's unfunded mandates. educating a child with an out-of-district COMMUNITY borne a child ssimnrt n h ij Sh e r a sno uts MARKETING PRODUCTION 3. You characterize the subject as “com­ placement. Ask if the folks who run these 2. Clachan - A hamlet in the Highlands Michelle Le I’oidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly plicated" and you welcome ihe feedback facilities are making an unreasonable profit. of Scotland EDUCATION A ARTS O F EK E. MANAGER OPERATIONS A U.GALS of someone who has good ideas. Our congressman and slate senators The subject is not complicated. The 3. Strepitant - Noisy, loud Ben Corbin need to fund these programs. All were 4. Eructation - The act of belching SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES law requires a quality standard for edu­ educators - two were teachers and one a cating all children Local schools have BOE member. Your paper should rou­ One-year - S2H • Tw»->ear - $52 • I hne-year - $76» One-year college (September to May) - $20 CASTRAMETATION to implement and honor the law. Fed­ tinely score them on their results. 1. Marking or laying out of a military eral and state governments fail to de­ School boards and administrations camp liver on the law's funding requirements should he more engaged in pursuing aid. 2. In military usage, a signal for retreat Spring, When Men Become Boys every year too, and should document their efforts for or ceasefire Homeowners have to make up the dif­ the public to see. This job has been largely 3. The cessation of natural selection in It was a lost weekend. Starting last Saturday, we concluding with the championship and picnic over ference through higher property taxes. outsourced to the Garden State Coalition generation were deluged with rain and choked with flooding. We are no) tackling the root problem of advocacy group. 4. Revenge; reprisal Labor Day weekend - an event not to miss if you holding our legislators accountable for There was little evidence of spring -except lhat it Change the NJ Constitution and stipu­ CARSE can wrangle an invitation. getting the money to fund our schools lhat late the funding formula so that the annual 1. Bristled; standing erect was opening day. Sunday night and the Yankees The little guys in Westfield get started on April we are due. "budget appropriations law" cannot su­ 2. Agitated; excited clobbered their nemesis from ‘Beantown.’ 16 as the Westfield Baseball League opens in Let me address your other points. persede Preprograms' funding obligations. 3. Low, fertile land, adjacent to a river Baseball is a sign of spring for the spectator, Norman Rockwell fashion with their parade of Your "others" category is largely the You note that Ihe local PTA. school 4. A soft silk cloth, used for ribbons, enrollment figures of children with learn­ board and school administration will linings, etc. but softball becomes the magic for the players kids, family and dogs from Mindowaskin Park to ing disabilities. The various enrollment where a lawyer loses his suit, an accountant market their budget to the community "in ACROBATES Gumberts Field for the first game. categories are spelled out in the advertised hopes of approval at the polls." Congratu­ 1. In aviation, a downward spiral forgets his pencil and an engineer sets aside his If you're one to be different but enjoy great fun. version of the school district's budget. lations to these folks for honoring ihe law 2. A dancer calculator. Businessmen forget the bottom line take a look at area Rugby this Saturday afternoon Federal IDEA law requires our schools and delivering quality services. 3. A species of South African gazelle for an evening. The phenomenon occurs at this to provide quality education for children You claimed that legislators seeking 4. Australian flying marsupial as they start their season at Unami Park. with teaming disabilities. Your sugges­ time every year. It's fun, sometimes hilarious. re-election are vastly concerned about GRAYWACKE The men love to be boys and they're good at it. tion to "avoid the state and their unfunded this issue. I believe you are wrong, leg­ It’s men’s softball where middle-aged men circle 1. An ornamental piece of plaster work If you believe things are quiet here over the spring mandates" would violate federal law . islators seeking re-election are guaran­ in the center of a ceiling or paneJ the bases with a stride that can often he smaller and summer, stop in at a local watering hole at Our schools implement the standards teed their jobs thanks to gerrymandering 2. A conglomerate rock consisting of than their waistlines. sundown. You will hear a pack of softball war of the law. w hose indeed substantial costs and a less than critical local press. The last rounded pebbles and sand firmly united are in the advertised and unadvertised one is in your power to change. It happens all over the region on evenings and stories while enjoying the company. These are 3. A scallop or large mollusk (more detailed) versions of the school 4. A coarse product from tin dressing weekends. One crucial element is a catchy name boys who have temporarily traded in the suits of budgets. Michael Smith for the team, and the name does not normally men for cutoff shorts and a pair of Nikes - some However, the real point is lhat both Ihe Scotch Plains describe the prowess on the playing field. There even have uniforms. Federal and State created aid require­ are angels and saints battling when St. Jude’s ments that they consistently fail to fulfill. DWC Encourages People to Contact The County Police League is gunning for last In Scotch Plains this year. Special Edu­ might maul St. Paul’s. In a Family Feud, the Jolly year's champs front Westfield, hoping to make cation cost SI 1 million. The state reim­ Trolley could derail Charlie Brown’s or Comcast them chumps. There'll be a lot of firepower before bursed S3 million while the Feds paid Organization Directly With Concerns could fall flat on the Mattress Factory. the matter is settled. $600,000. The State and Federal govern­ From time to time, the Downtown Regarding those who have questions, The Mountainside Softball League is one of the No matter who strikes out during play (even if ment picked up a third of the tab. Local Westfield Corporation (DWC) is men­ concerns or ideas about our organization, its property taxpayers funded the remaining tioned in newspaper letters to the editor. policies, staff, volunteers or board mem­ first to start while finishing mid-summer. In it's a chairman of the hoard) by the end of the night two thirds. Mountainside too. there's the annual Chrone’s For those people who want their views bers, and are seeking a response, we encour­ you can spot plenty of friendly slaps on the back Federal government — by its own and opinions simply published in the Tavern Oldtimers game at the end of the season. age you to contact us directly, either in and a ’Way to go, buddy.’ IDEA law - is required to pay 40 percent. newspaper without seeking answers or person or in writing, to address these issues. The St. Barts league draws teams from a hat, Aah. it’s spring. Good game guys! Enjoy the Scotch Plains should have received $4.4 a formal response, the letter to the edi­ The DWC has an open door policy, in resulting in random fun throughout the summer. season. Play Ball! million from the Feds, not $600,000. That tor is an excellent tool. full compliance with the open public records and meetings act, and our staff Westfielder Thinks Schools Should Be and hoard members are very accessible to the public and the press. The office hours Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE President are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through More Secure Like Cranford System Friday. Phone messages, letters and emails As the school board election ap­ no one is unaccounted for by the start of are monitored and addressed timely. Responds to School Budget Editorial proaches, and candidates make their final the school day. Our organization has over 100 volun­ attempts to gain public support, I would Additionally, teachers and administra­ teers, and we are always looking for As a follow up to the Uader/Times vices, either in self-contained special edu­ reported enrollment and general inflation like to propose that everyone involved tors are required to wear photo identifica­ energetic, passionate volunteers to help editorial of March 31,1 would like to offer cation classrooms, in resource rooms for alone." That's true. Besides growing en­ stop and think about an issue that has not tion further insuring that strangers to the further the vision of the DWC. We rec­ information that may help readers under­ part of the day or mainstreamed into the rollment (1,094 students in 10 years) and yet been properly addressed in the Town building are readily spotted and ques­ ognize the importance of letters to the stand some of the points the writer tried to regular classroom, but needing more special education costs, schools are now of Westfield — Safety. tioned. If you work with children in newspaper, but respectfully request the make. The editorial notes that school fi­ teachers for team teaching and more in­ called on to keep up with technology, In a post-Columbine and 9/11 world, Cranford and are a part of the school people with comments about our organi­ nance is a complicated subject, and it's structional aides; provide elementary world languages, w hy Westfield school doors remain open community, you know the rules, you fol­ zation contact us directly in addition to hard to know what questions to ask. We in The increasing amount of required ser­ mainstream special education students to the public all dayt Jong baffles me. I can low them, and are thankful that the super­ making their viewpoints public. We Op­ the Scotch Plains-Fan wqod (SP-F) school vices. such as occupational therapy, physi­ back into the classroom, provide profes­ walk into my child’s school during the intendent and school board are focused erate as a formal office and respond to all community think it’s helpful to get the cal therapy, assisted technology support, sional development for the young teach­ school day at any time and pass unnoticed on this issue. inquiries and concerns that are made full picture before jumping to conclu­ such as hearing devices and microphones, ers replacing the generation of teachers and unquestioned. Westfield is known for its top-notch direct to us, while letters to the newspa­ sions. and summer programs; reaching retirement, and pay escalating I could do the same at my child’s former educators and schools. It is a town that per may offer subjectivity whether a The editorial wonders “who or what A growing pre-school handicapped and insurance premiums. school in town, but I don’t own a gun and fully supports its students and the people response is necessary or warranted. are these 'others?'" in referring to a cat­ autistic population; I don’t have malicious intentions. Per­ And in the case of SP-F and other area who nurture their growth each day. It is David P. Martone egory of students, “., .as they play a large Medical and psychiatric evaluations as haps school officials intend to make a districts, we must repay the .bonds that time to devote funds and technological Chairman DWC role in the numbers." Most of the "others" required by the state; have allowed us to provide badly needed statement about the perceived safety of resources to securing our schools and are special education students, arid the The rising cost of out-of-district place­ repairs and additions to our schools. We our town by leaving school doors un­ making sure that the people in them are reasons they have increased are many ments; Most out-of-district placements in are fighting to maintain program and class locked, but it’s time to get real. truly protected. Community Thanked In 1995. these students were mostly 1995 cost less than S40,(XK) per year. sizes, not provide "smaller classes,” as Our neighbor, Cranford, took a proac­ In general, we do live in a very safe included in the total enrollment number. Now approximately half of the place­ the editorial stated. tive step four years ago to secure the place, thanks to our police department For Finding Family Pet So the 3,996-student enrollment figure ments cost more than $40,000 each. All of this we would have explained safety of all of Cranford’s students and and to each other, but why allow even the This is a thank you letter to the great the editorial gave for SP-F included in- And a last, very important reason - the had this newspaper asked us. Instead, we staff. Security cameras were placed above slightest chance for things to go awry? people of the Scotch Plains and Westfield district special education students. The pitiful amount of state funding received were not given an opportunity to clarify the entrance doors to each school and Westfield’s schools and its children de­ area. Our dog, Murphy, recently turned 82 others were out-of-district students in by local''school districts. In SP-F’s case, information or check the accuracy of the doorbells were installed. Today, you can­ serve better. up missing and, through the goodness of various categories. we spend s 11.3 million on special educa­ not enter a school in Cranford after the this community, we are happy to report numbers used in an editorial that was Lori Kraemer, Westfield However, since 1995 the state has tion and receive $2.9 million in state aid. really about Westfield. late bell has rung unless you are buzzed that he is home safe and sound. Cranford Teacher (.hanged how school districts must report The editorial suggests we “avoid the I must protest your focus on SP-F only in. In essence, no one goes unnoticed and We would especially like to thank the their enrollments. Special education stu­ state's unfunded mandates." Besides be­ when you want to make a comparison kind people of the Gray Hill and Brookside dents now are listed in separate catego­ ing illegal and bringing strong sanctions with Westfield. area of Scotch Plains. Without your help ries. So the current enrollment for SP-F is on us, such actions Would not give much- At this school budget election time Westfielder Hopes Bike Race we are not sure that we would have ever 5,090 in-school students (27.5% increase needed services to our special education you. newspaper, and we, the Board of found our beloved pet. Since 1995), of which 590 are in-district population. We value all of our children Education, have a responsibility to in­ Encourages Others to Exercise We were deeply touched by the out­ special education students. The district and try to provide the services that each form the electorate and make surethe pouring of concern from people who also sends over 100 students out-of-dis­ needs. Ii is not thejr fault that special voters know what’s driving’ the c5sTof I was extremely delighted to learn that encourage them to park their cars outside have never met us. During our search trict for special education, vocational- education is expensive. education and what’s keeping property the Westfield Classic bicycle race will the boundaries of the race and walk to we met with people who were out technical and shared-lime programs. Bui ii is the fault of the state govern­ values high locally. once again (for the second year) be held in their cars to run their errands. The exer­ searching, simply because they had To compare apples to apples using the ment that local taxpayers are left on their An editorial that implies our school Westfield this spring. cise will be good for them and the incon­ seen our fliers. We continue to receive editorial’s numbers, the SP-F in-school own to meet this need. It state aid was district is hiding information and that Some residents have written to this venience minimal. calls from folks who are concerned enrollment has grown from 3.996 to 5.090 assigned to each special education stu­ gives only part of the picture does a dis­ paper to express their unhappiness at be­ Though my family does not live in the about Murphy. A very special thanks in 10 years. The out-of-district enroll­ dent and followed that student as he or she service to a community that is trying hard ing inconvenienced by the race. I would race area, I wish we did. In fact, I would to Ashley, who was instrumental in ment has increased from 82 to 106.(2991). moved from district to district, the cost of to present a fair budget that limits spend­ love it if the race were moved to my Murphy’s safe return. Special education costs have increased educating our most vulnerable children ing growth, but at the same time main­ Summit Avenue neighborhood. You see, America is in the We are so proud to be part of such a over the past 10 years for a variety of w ould be bom equitably and the relief to tains a quality educational system. midst of an obesity epidemic and cycling caring community. reasons: local taxpayers statewide would be im­ Resident Enjoys is an excellent way to get exercise that General growing enrollment bringing mense. Linda Nelson combines calorie burning workouts with The Maines Family more students of rill categories; The editorial also opines "the size of. President Westfield Bike Race tremendous fun. Westfield Better diagnosis and evaluation classi­ Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of the increase in school expenditures I’d like (he Downtown Westfield Cor­ My feeling is that people and kids need fying more children needing special ser­ Education not be fully explained by the increase in poration and the organizers of the to see exercise as fun and exciting in order Shoobs Family Looks Westfield Classic Crilerium bike race to to be enticed to begin a healthy lifestyle. Forward to Bike Race know that not everyone shares the senti­ This Criterium race is just the beginning ments of Ms. Karlen who wrote to The and will provide a real life, up close and We felt the need to state a positive Westfield Leader last week. 1 live on the personal window into the joys and ben­ opinion on the Westfield Criterium Bike 600 block of Summit Avenue. My neigh­ efits of exercise. race after the extremely negative one ex­ bors and I are delighted that the race will These races are held multiple times per pressed in The Westfield Leader of 3/31. once again be held in our neighborhood. year in nearly every town in Germany, When notice of the race was delivered to our house last spring nur family marked In fa.t, I tti hosting a brunch o i l my Holland Relgium France. Spain, Porta front lawn that morning for all my neigh­ gal, the United Kingdom and other Euro­ the calendar in anticipation of a fun day. bors and friends who will come out to pean countries. Is it a euinetdenee that We live at the corner of Park and Summit, watch the race. those countries do not have an Obesity and according to the map supplied by the Last year we thoroughly enjoyed the epidemic? I think not. race organizers; our house was at the start race. The neighborhood kids got a charge Westfielders and all Americans should and the finish line. out of participating in the kids race. Adults encourage these races to be held in their We invited friends over and made a and kids alike had fun cheering aloud for towns for this reason alone. However, as party out of it! It was a beautiful, warm our favorite racers in each heat. We they become more popular - which they sunny day, our son had a very profitable shouted encouragement to the stragglers almost certainly will - the increased level lemonade stand with his friends, and we and whooped it up for the leaders. of business to the town's merchants will got a chance to visit with friends and The riders could not have been more be significant as folks from neighboring neighbors after the long winter. cordial. They came by after the races to towns come to Westfield to enjoy the fun On the whole, we found the race orga­ thartk us alt for our encouragement and and intense competition of the race. nizers and competitors to be courteous hong around to sign autographs for - Brava|flthe Downtown WsatfwIdCor- ^-£oLi]g,^DCoIlhc Qoe ol the racers was a farmer *h*» kid“ Doration. Cranford RiL<*Rikp T Teamps*...... Olympian who eraciouslv tnnk th»* timp Contrary to Ms. Karlen’s experience, Carmichael Training Systems for choos­ to talk with a bunch of kids and sign we found that the organizers went out of ing to hold the race in Westfield! autographs for them. I had no problem their way to ensure that the street was left By the way. I have been cycling seri­ getting out of my driveway for the one clean of all debris. In fact, prior to the ously now for the past 31/2 years. I have errand we had to run during the race. race, they meticulously swept the street lost some 40 pounds, feel better than I The port-a-potty across the street in the clean of the many, many itchy balls that have ever felt, have made many new traffic triangle bothered no one. People fall from the sweet gum tree in my front friends, can eat more than ever and still politely asked if they could sit on our lawn, yard, as they would obviously have been keep the weight off, and have lowered and isn’t that what lawns are for? There a hazard to the riders. Anyone who does significantly my cholesterol and blood was no detritus left behind in our yard. We that has my undying gratitude. pressure without taking any drugs - all wish we could say the same for the numer­ I am sympathetic to some on the race because of cycling. ous students and commuters who treat our route who object to the noise and mild 1 started cycling in 2001 because of my comer as a trashcan as they walk past. inconvenience of race day. but the 600 fascination with Lance Armstrong’s tre­ Our only disappointment in this year’s block of Summit Avenue enjoys the spec­ mendous performance in the Tour de race, is that the finish line has been moved tacle. So come on by our neighborhood France. My vision and hope is that the out of view of our yard. Of course our and cheer your hearts out. And please Westfield Classic bicycle race may lead view during the race is undisturbed. stop by our neighborhood brunch. I'm to other Westfielders adopting a healthy We re looking forward to it, and hope told my homemade lemon bars can make lifestyle (that includes cycling) and reap that it continues in our neighborhood in a grown man cry’. the numerous benefits of doing so. the years to come. Come on over, we’ll be on the comer drinking lemonade! Miriam Kulnis Anthony Cook Westfieldl Westfield Abbie Shoobs Westfield A WA1^ w » |c C o » o « w ncA-noNs. Inc. Pu»u cation tEljr Biles tfirlb lim b er and The Scotch Plaint - Fan wood TIMES Thurtday, April 7, 2005 Letters to the Editor SP-F Parent Teachers Association i 7 Asks Residents to Support Budget Westfield Parent and Teacher Alarmed The Executive Bowdot the Scotch Plums As a parent of two children who have Fanwond High School PTA endorsed the gone through our school system. I can tes­ By NJEA Quote in School Interview 2005-2006 proposed school budget of 167 tify firM hand to (he value of the education million and encourages all eligible citizens Editor s Note: The following letter was our students receive here. Our school clubs, papers since there is no time to do so duriiing to vole in its favor ixfTuesday. Apnl 19. sent to Dr. Foley, Superintendent of musk programs and sports teams mt a the busy work week. MosiMost importantly The budget includes a 4.5 percent in­ Westfield Public Schools and copied to source of pride and recognition. Wc coasts shape the minds and lives of 21 children chikfai crease; tower than any increase in the Iasi tently graduate students of exceptional prom­ The Westfield Leader. each schools day. It's an amazing process. ****** few years but an increase nonetheless While ise and capability Wc cover academics and life, every­ no one wants to see any rise m our property Members of the 2005 Scotch Plains It was with alarm that I read your quote thing from connotation and denotation to taxes, wc believe that the recommended in The Westfield Leader (March 31) stat- Fun wood High School graduating class questions about prejudice and bullying. budget is sound, necessary and should be mg that the NJEA is “part of the problem, will he attending some of the nation's most Every morning we say the Pledge together supported to ensure the continued success not part of the solution" pertaining to the elite colleges ami universities next fall, and every afternoon, each of my students of our schools, as well as the continued school budget issues in this town. including Yale, MIT. Cornell. Dartmouth, gets a smile and a pat on the back from me value home buyers seek when selecting a 1 have been a homeowner and resident the University of Pennsylvania and others. as they leave my classroom. If all that community in which to live. Public school education has served them of Westfield since 1987. having moved MURPHY’S SAFE...Murphy, pel of the Maine* family from Westfield, is content sounds like a lot, it is. But. rest assured I am The proposed budget accomplishes and their peers well here before starting a family specifically and happy upon being found with help of the community. See letter on page 4. certainly not the hardest working teacher, many things: It meets state and federal Taxpayers without children in our school because of the schools. My children are nor the most qualified in the field. program mandates and contractual obliga­ system also reap the benefits of a strong presently enrolled at Erjison Intermediate So. Dr. Foley, I ask you, how is the tions; Maintains educational programs that School and Westfield High School. school system. Home sale price increases NJEA, a highly professional organization Live Raptors to Be Featured are currently in place; It keeps class sizes in Scotch Plains ami Famvixxl remain at My husband and 1 certainly feel the representing the very hardworking public at their current ranges; The budget sup­ the highest levels within Union County. pinch of the school budget in our ever- school teachers in New Jersey, part of any ports a strong professional development For example, in the same year that home rising taxes and are growing increasingly problem with the Westfield budget? At Wildlife Sunday Event program for our teachers; It adds seven sale price increases were up 22 percent in concerned about how our town will bal­ Westfield just successfully and quite MOUNTAINSIDE - The 15th an­ his wolf dogs from Wolf Visions Mr. new staff members to meet program needs Scotch Plains ami 14 percent in Fanwood. ance educational quality and costs in the amicably negotiated a three-year contract and enrollments that continue to grow coming years. However, your comment nual Wildlife Sunday event at Reo w ill dispel the myths of the "big, home sale prices increases were up only 9 with its NJEA local. Our district increased by nearly 1,000 percent and 6 percent in Clark and Berke­ shows an utter lack of respect for the fine Trailside Nature and Science Center bad wolf' and discuss the important Yes, there are problems with the school students during the past six years, with ley Heights, respectively. Both of these work that the teachers in this community in Mountainside will be held on Sun­ budget in Westfield, as in other commu­ role that wolves play in a balanced projections to add 50 more students in the towns have defeated their local schixil and our state do each day in bettering the nities around this state but. to ascribe day, April 17 from noon to 5 p.m., ecosystem. next academic calendar year. budgets in recent years minds and characters of children. I know blame to the NJEA is disingenuous and rain or shine. Budding herpetologists can learn Budgeted stall additions include one el­ It is hard to make a direct correlation very well how hard they work, as 1 too am plain wrong. Featured this year is "Flight of the about turtles and snakes native to New ementary and three middle school teachers; between the strength of our lixal housing a teacher and a member of the NJEA. The problems with the school budgets Raptor" at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Fal­ one special education teacher anil Child market and our district’s record in investing For sixteen years, I was an investment Jersey from aTrailsidePark Naturalist are a consequence of many factors in­ coner Jennifer Pena will share her Study Team member; and the reinstatement in our schools and our children. But ensur­ banker. If I learned anything important cluding misguided, unfair state and fed­ each hour between t and 4 p.m. knowledge of the natural history of John Burr, o f Wild Birds Unlim­ of a K-12 social studies supervisor. ing that ixir community is an attractive about running a quality business during eral edicts, local demographic trends, ris­ New textbooks in selected subjects, those years, it is that your most valuable birds of prey, their nesting habits, ited in Scotch Plains, will discuss plate for people to raise and educate their ing healthcare costs and outdated physi­ along with new instructional materials children is an advantage to everyone who asset is your employees — the people hunting adaptations and flight pat­ bird feeding basics and how to es­ cal plants. No one has an easy answer to and computer equipment are also included. lives here. It has helped to keep property who bring dedication, brains and heart to these problems but using the NJEA. an terns. Live raptors on display may tablish a successful feeding station Most importantly, the proposed budget your enterprise. values going up at a rate that's outpaced ixir advocacy group of and. for committed include saker and peregrine falcons, in your backyard at l :30 and 3 p.m. reinforces our district’s focus on students corresponding increases in property taxes. The same holds true for our public educational professionals, as a scapegoat a Harris’s haw k, an American kestrel, Attendees will learn about a variety learning in a safe environment while build­ This diiesn’t put cash in ixir pockets, but it schools. In 1997,1 resigned from my job is a slap in the face to the many dedicated a screech-owl and a gyrfalcon. of feeder designs, seed types, ing a strong foundation for their future helps to provide an excellent return on ixir running a risk management group so that teachers in Westfield. Music by “Herd of Turtles," featur­ plantings to attract hummingbirds Parents have both a responsibility and property investments. I could do something more meaningful As Superintendent, your affirmation of a vested interest in supporting the pro­ Clearly we all face hard choices about with my life. I chose to become a teacher ing Glenn "Wreckin’ Ball" Waldeck. and how to outwit squirrels during the professionalism and value of teachers posed school budget. In recent years, our where and how our tax dollars will he and am proud of the work I do. I am a Phi to the enterprise of teaching is essential. will be presented at 12:45, 2:30 and this interactive demonstration. 3:45 p.m. Admission to Wildlife Sunday is district took maximum advantage of the spent. But. when you go to the polls on Beta Kappa graduate of a highly competi­ As a taxpayer and a parent of children dollars available to us through the state- Dr. SylVio Code I la o f Kean Uni­ $2 per person; children ages 6 and April 19. please remember the "big pic­ tive college, have an MBA in Finance enrolled in the Westfield Public Schools, sponsored building fund. That money was ture" and the value we gain in supporting versity in Union w ill present an illus­ from NYU plus 27 post-graduate credits I expect their teachers and their teachers' younger will he admitted free of used to pay for major building improve­ our children and our public schix>l sys in education. professional affiliations to be treated with trated talk on the ants, bees and wasps charge. ments to schools throughout the district. tem. Vote “yes" for the 2005-2(X)6 pro­ I arrive at my elementary school at 7:15 far greater respect, particularly by the of the Watchung Reservation at 2 and Trailside Nature and Science Cen­ But the ongoing reality is that we — the posed schixil budget. a m. and leave at 4 p.m., usually bringing Superintendent. 3:45 p.m. ter is located at 452 New Providence local taxpayers - shoulder 91 percent of home papers to correct after I attend to my Moreover as a teacher and member of Live animal demonstrations will the costs in running our schools. We can’t Pat Elko, Corr. Secretary family’s needs. I rarely get more than 20 Road in Mountainside. For more in­ SP-F High School PTA the NJEA. 1 expect to be treated with begin at 1 p.m. with Vinnit* Reo and shirk from that commitment. minutes for lunch since I am helping greater respect and professionalism by a formation, please call (908)789-3670. students, doing paperwork, or planning fellow educator. school activities with teachers. 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For more information about the An ancient craft that originated in museum, its many volunteer oppor­ Europe, quilling involved rolling tunities and spring activities, please strips of paper of various colors and call the museum office at (908) 232- textures into very fine coils, which 1776. The office is open Monday then were applied to items to make through Friday from 9 a m. to noon. decorative pieces. Costumed docents will give guided tours of the 1740 farmhouse and an­ College Club to Hold swer questions about life in the West Luncheon on Sunday Fields of Elizabethtown during the 18th and 19th centuries. The last tour FANWOOD - The College Clubof will begin at 3:30 p.m. Fanwood-Scotch Plains will hold its Laurie and Amy Mills of Fanwood, Annual Spring Luncheon on Sunday. Charles W. Jackson and Miss Tara M. Lombardo members of the museum's Cooking April 10, from 11:30 a.m. lo 3 p.m. at Committee, will demonstrate open The Westwood, located at 4.38 North hearth cooking using methods and Avenue in Garwood. fireside techniques practiced in the A donation of $35 will be accepted Miss Tara M. Lombardo Colonial era. Taste treats will he avail­ at the door. The theme for the lun­ able for visitors to sample. cheon will be “Once Upon a Time." \IR. AND MRS. MICHAEL J. MCCABK The museum's gift shop, managed This event helps support the club’s (Site is the former Miss \fury A. Korfmacher) by Deborah Bailey of Westfield, also Scholarship Fund. The College Club To W ed Cbarbes Jackson will be open. Along with many Colo­ annually awards scholarships to nial gifts and educational items, the young women in high school and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duffy of Chester University, where he was shop features crafts, cookbooks, college. For more information on this Scotch Plains have announced the awarded a bachelor's degree in mu­ ‘Miss Mary ft. candles and homemade jellies. event or the College Club, please call engagement of their daughter. Miss sic education. He is an instrumental Admission lo the museum is $2 for Carol Rizzo at (908) 889-6626. Tara M. Lombardo, to Charles W. music teacher for the Scotch Plains- Jackson. He is the son of Mr. and Fanwood school district. Weds M icfiaefj. McCabe Mrs. Charles Jackson of Scotch Bolh the future bride and bride­ Westfield Library Reveals Plains. groom graduated from Scotch Plains- Miss Mary A. Korfmacher. the groom, w ere the flow er girls. Brendan The bride-to-be is a graduate of Fanwood High School as members slaughter o f Dr. and Mrs. Walter A. McCabe, the bridegroom’s nephew, Rider University, where she received of the Class of 1995. Korfmacher of Westfield, was married was the ring hearer. Youth and Adult Events a bachelor’s degree in communica­ A wedding has been planned for on Saturday, July 3, to Michael J. A 1998 graduate of Westfield High tions. She is a marketing coordinator August of this year at St. Bartholomew McCabe. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. School, the bride received a Bachelor WESTFIELD - The Westfield participate. at Wiss & Company, LLP. the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Gerard M. McCabe, also of Westfield. of'Science degree in Elementary Edu­ Memorial Library, located at 550 East “Mother Goose Lapsit" is held Her fiance graduated from West in Scotch Plains. The Reverend Gerard McCarren cation at St. Joseph's University in Broad Street, has invited the commu­ Tuesdays and Wednesdays, front 9:45 officiated at the afternoon ceremony, Philadelphia. She teaches fourth grade nity to attend its activities for adults to 10:05 a.m., for children age I0 to which took place at the Holy Trinity at Franklin Elementary School in and youth during the week of Mon­ 23 months and their parents or United Way Campaign Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Westfield and also coaches spring day. April 11. caregivers. Children are exposed to A reception followed at The track at Union Catholic High School For adults, the free International language, books and playful activi­ WestwiHtd in Garwood. in Scotch Plains. Film Festival will continue with Last ties. Attendance is limited to 10 chil­ Focuses on Early Learning Given in marriage by her father, the The bridegroom graduated in 1998 Kiss, from Italy, winner of the 2002 dren. Older siblings will not he per­ COUNTY - Research shows that Union County's "Born Learning" bride had her cousin, Miss Maria from St. Joseph's High School in Sundance Film Audience Award for mitted due to the size limitations of early learning can provide adults with awareness campaign and programs are Badaracco, as her Maid of Honor. Metuchen and earned a Bachelor of World Cinema. Individuals may re­ the room. greater success in life, fewer working to ensure that local children The bridal attendants included Mrs. Science degree in Information Sys­ serve a space by pre-registering at the "Little Listeners: Ages 2 to 3‘/i involvem ents in crim e, h igher are well prepared to learn and succeed Maureen Wusaty, the sister of the tems at St. Joseph's University in Circulation (front) Desk in person or Years Old" is offered Tuesdays and income and higher education levels. by the time they enter school. bridegroom: Miss Brooke Gilliford, Philadelphia. Acomputer applications by calling (908) 789-4090. Wednesdays from 10:30 to II a.m. Yet almost half of America's "We’d like all parents, caregivers Miss Allison Stanko and Miss Tracy teacher at Immaculate Conception “TGIF:The History of English Tea" Children must be accompanied by an kindergarteners come to school and child care professionals to under­ Stine, all friends of the bride. High School in Montclair, he also will be presented Friday. April 15, at adult for this story time program. lagging behind, according to the U .S. stand the importance of providing Timothy Ryan, a friend of the bride­ coaches cross country, track and bas­ 1:30 p.m. Food expert and historian Infants will he permitted, but older Department of Education. quality early learning opportunities groom, was the best man. Serving as ketball at Union Catholic High School Judith Krall-Russo will share many siblings will not due to size limita­ "The reality is that children are for young children.” said Ms. Erwin. ushers were Dr. Timothy McCabe, in Scotch Plains. interesting facts about lea. and a selec­ tions of the group. The library asks learning constantly, right from birth," Project IMPROVE is enhancing the the brother of the bridegroom; Mark The rehearsal dinner, which was tion of teas will be available to taste. that children attend this program only said Sandy Erwin, Interim Chief Ex­ quality of childcare centers through­ Wusaty, the brother-in-law of the hosted by the parents of the bride­ For children, several story time once per week so that as many young­ ecutive Officer of the United Way of out Union County. It provides special­ bridegroom; Joseph Korfmacher. the groom, took place the evening be­ programs will be offered. All are con­ sters can participate as possible. Greater Union County. 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PUbucattom______B U tfiglb lic n h fr and The Scotch PUJm - Kan wood TIMES Thursday, April 7, 2005 Page Haggadah Program Begins First Baptist Church to Host Tonight at Torah Center Musical Groups at Worship WESTFIELD - The Union County women on "What is True Freedom ’" WESTFIELD - This Sunday, April Instrumentalists and singers, led by Torah Center in Westfield will present from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants 10, the Omega Band will accompany pianist Flume Thomas, will perform a new, two-part seminar entitled 'The will explore how Judaism can set worship at the First Baptist Church, during gathering time and accompany Haggadah Inside" tonight. April 7. and people free from Uteirown “self-im­ located at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. hymns throughout the service. again nest Thursday. April 14. at X p m. posed slavery.” In this special serv ice, the hand Participants will engage in animated, This class will be held in a private will work with William Mathews. text-based study of the Passover home. Interested persons may call First Baptist Singles First Baptist's ow n organist and Min­ Haggadah. enhanced by commentar­ the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252 List April Meetings ister of Music, as w ell as the church’s ies and lively discussion. Classes will for the location. WESTFIELD - Widowed, divorced Chancel Choir. meet at the Torah Center, located at OnTuesday. April 19. a lecture will or never-married individuals are in­ At a pre-worship “congregational 418 Central Avenue. be offered at the Torah Center at 8 vited to join their peers on Sundays, rehearsal" at 10:15 a m.. Ms. Thomas On Wednesday. April 13, Fruma p.m. entitled "Variations on the Seder. April 10, 17 and 24. at 9 a.m. for w ill teach "Victory Chant." a call-and- Wilschansky will lead a class for Around the World and Across Time." coffee, cake and lively discussions on response praise song that will he sung Attendees will learn about Pass- single living. later in tin.* service Drummer and so­ over customs and traditions as they IN APPRECIATION - During a recent worship sen ice. the All Saints' Episcopal Rummage Sale Slated Church in Scotch Plains paid tribute to Boy Scout Troop No. 104, which the parish These gatherings, which take place loist Brian Clayton will provide spe­ have been practiced in various coun­ has sponsored since it was organized sonic 50 years ago. Special honor was paid in the church's downstairs Fellow­ cial music during the offering. Saturday at Redeemer tries. from ancient to modem times. •° Scoutmaster John I’odlas and Assistant Scoutmaster Cleveland Bowser, both ship Hall, are described as opportuni­ On April 3. the Solid Brass Quintet WESTFIELD - The Redeemer It will address such topics as “Why of whom have retired from their leadership posts. Pictured, from left to right, are: ties for friendship and the sharing of accompanied worship. Carl Della Lutheran Church and School, located do we use three matzos?" "Where did Mr. Bowser, the Reverend Jane Rockman. All Saints' Rector, and Mr. Podlas. experiences. A $2 donation is re­ Peruti. a musician and member of at 229 Cowperthwaite Place in the afikoman originate?" and "Why quested and all are welcome. First Baptist, plays w ith the group. Westfield, will hold its Spring Rum­ does a child ask the four questions?" Group members also take part in Visitors are always w elcome at the mage Sale this Saturday, April 9, from All are invited to ask questions dur­ Professor to Discuss Restoring winter movie nights, summer picnics worship service, which begins at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ing the program. and holiday get-togethers, among 10:20 a.m., and earlier educational The sale will feature a wide variety The classes are offered free of other activities. For more informa­ activities, starting at 9 a.m. For more o f clean, working items. Anyone with charge. For more information on any Credibility to Catholic Church tion. please call (908) 889-5265 or information, please call (908) 233- questions regarding the sale may call of these programs, please call the WESTFIELD - Dr. Eileen Flynn nutrition; AIDS: conscientious ob­ (908) 889-4751. 2278 or visit w w w.tbcwestficld.org. (908) 232-1592. Union County Torah Center. will speak at the First United Method­ jection and "in vitro” fertilization. ist Church, located at One East Broad She is an advocate for structural re­ Street in Westfield, on Thursday. April form in the Catholic Church. Westfield Red Cross Chapter 14. at 7:30 p.m. on "Restoring Cred­ Participants will have the opportu­ Concert By WSO to Benefit ibility in the Catholic Church." nity to raise questions and discuss the Offers Lifesaving Courses A Professor o f Theology at St. morality of withholding feeding tubes Peter's College in Jersey City with a and respirators. Youth and Family Counseling WESTFIELD - The Westfield/ Community First Aid and Safety, doctorate in moral theology. Dr. Flynn This presentation is sponsored hy the WESTFIELD - On Sunday. April Way of Summit, New Providence and Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- which features training in all three has authored 13 books, the most re­ Union County affiliate of Voice of the 17. the Westfield Symphony Orches Berkeley Heights. For more informa­ canRedCrosshasannounceditsApril CPR categories (infant, child and cent being “Catholics ataCrossroads." Faithful, an organization o f laity that tra, under the direction of Maestro tion about the concert or to purchase classes/courses in lifesaving skills. adult), and First Aid training will be Her publications cover topics such includes among its goals change from David Wroe, w ill present a concert of tickets, please call the agency at (908) Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Re­ offered twice. They are set for Satur­ as health care ethics; environmental w ithin the Catholic Church through a light classical music entitled “An In­ 233-2042. suscitation) classes will be offered day. Apri 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p. m. and responsibility; withdrawing artificial greater voice for the laity . vitation to the Dance." three times. The first two classes will again as a two-day class on Tuesday The concert will be held at 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Seniors be held on Monday, April 11. and and Wednesday, April 19 and 20, from The Presbyterian Church in Westfield', Tuesday, April 26. Both will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days. Chelsea to ‘Rock’ Tomorrow located at 140 Mountain Avenue. It Spotlight Activities 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. A third class CPR for the Professional Rescuer w ill benefit Youth and Family Coun­ WESTFIELD The Holy Trinity will take place on Tuesday, April 19. class (infant, child, adult, two-person seling Service in Westfield. Senior Social Club will travel to the from 6 to 10:30 p.m. CPR and AED) will be offered on For Tsunami Relief Efforts Tickets for the concert are S25 for New Jersey Performing Arts Center Participants leam how to deal with Sunday. April 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 general admission; $20 for senior citi­ in Newark today. Thursday. April 7. breathing and cardiac emergencies p.m. This course is for individuals FANWOOD - The Chelsea at may make their check payable to New zens age 65 and over, and SI0 for to see the musical Oklahoma! involving adults. This class also in­ who have a duty to respond to emer­ Fanwood, located at 295 South Av­ Jersey Mental Health Institute and students age 18 and under The Ixis w ill leave B.G. Fields Res­ cludes training in AED (automated gencies, such as lifeguards, emer­ enue in Fanwood. will be among six send it to: The Chelsea at Fanwood. Youth and Family Counseling Ser­ taurant. located at 560 Springfield Av­ external defibrillator) use. gency medical technicians and Chelsea assisted living residences in 295 South Avenue. Fanwood 07023. vice is an independent, non-profit enue in Westfield, at 11:30 a.m. Partici­ The Infant and ChildCPRtforchil- healthcare professionals. New Jersey taking pun in "Rock for Attentio Eileen Weller. For more in­ agency serving residents of Berkeley pants will dine at the restaurant upon dren from birth through age eight) The CPR for the Professional Res­ R e lief tomorrow. Friday. April 8. to formation on the event, please call Heights, Clark, Cranford, Garwood, their return. class will take place on Saturday, cuer Re-certification course is for those raise money to aid victims of the (908) 654-5200. Mountainside. Rahway. Scotch Plains flic club's next scheduled meeting April 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On who have current certification but need South Asia tsunami. The other participating Chelsea fa­ and Westfield. will lake place on Monday. April 11. at Wednesday, April 13. a Child CPR to renew. This class will be held on Participants will "rock" for 15- cilities are located in East Brunswick. It is a member agency of the United 1:3< Ip.rri. at the HolylVinily lnterparochial class will be held from 9:15 a.m. to Monday. April 11, from6 to 10:30p.m. minute intervals each for eight hours. Manalapan, Tinton Falls. Montville Way of Westfield, United Way of School on Eiist Street in Westfield. 1:15 p.m., while an Infant CPR class For a complete listing of all health Money raised will be donated to the and Warren Greater Union County, and the United American Express Travel of Summit is scheduled for Thursday. April 14, and safety courses for April and May, New Jersey Mental Health Institute's will offer a slide presentation of Italy, front 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. All please visit the chapter's new website Tsunami Relief Fund. Donation re­ More Community/Church on Pages 8, & 17-19 given by Fontaine Gatti. The regular classes address breathing and cardiac atwww.westfieldmtside-redcross.org. ceipts will be provided. meeting and refreshments will follow. emergencies. All classes are held at the Westfield/ The Chelsea at Fanwood event will The First Aid class teaches par­ Mountainside Chapter. 321 Elm Street take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Indi­ The Chelsea at Fanwaoil is huUliiifi It Futidraiser ticipants how to check the condition in Westfield. Pre-registration is re­ viduals are invited to rock or sponsor JUXTAPOSE of conscious and unconscious vic­ quired. To register for a class or for a rocker in one of The Chelsea’s rock­ GALLERY tims and how to recognize and care more information, please call the ing chairs. There is a suggested amount Rocking Ckciir for life-threatening bleeding, sud­ chapter at (908) 232-7090. email of $1 per minute and donations are den illness and injuries. This class [email protected] or visit the welcome. will be offered Friday, April 15, from chapter's website. Anyone w ishing to mail a donation 6 to 10 p.m. MARATHON Redeemer Lutheran School Lordy Lordy! for Tsunami Relief 229 Cowperthwaite PI. + Westfield Look W ho’s Forty Come Rock or Sponsor a "Rocker” in one of our Rocking 908-232-1 ^92 + www.redeemerlutheranwestfield.com chairs! All proceeds will be donated to the New Jersey Mental Health Institute, Tsunami Relief Fund. Rocking at 15 Creative Custom minute intervals - all for a good cause! Suggested $1.00 Framing per minute or donations welcomed. + Small nurturing classes d e s ig n (Consultation & + Academic standards follow to reative. batting W H E N : Friday, April 8, 2005 (and often exceed) NJ Core 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Curriculum Content Standards | . /cedlepoint W H ER E: Chelsea at Fanwood + Large, well-equipped, 295 South Avenue air-condition fd classrooms <5pox -.framing 908-654-5200 + Computer lab S resource room • y hadow. 4 ’oxes for available I .a^morabilia + Before & after ichool care for . Mirrors busy families' + Faculty and staff are very accessible ■ /ivrv/z^z /At ZWflsrumtlu 3’or ^tt/fi TH E CHELSEA JUXTAPOSE GALLERY + Spanish instruction from age 4; swimming classes for Grades 1 -6 Open to the Public - Please join us tor this fundraising event! -I- A safe environment: physically, emotionally, and socially 58 Elm Street* Westfield Everyone is welcomed! Happy Birthday 908-232-3278 + Christiani ivalues are taught and caught! w w w .chelseaseniorliving.com www.juxtaposegallcry.com This program is pan o f The Chelsea's ongoing commitment to professional and tammunny Carol iiu'o/eemcm atui fmnil\ education

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AL*Ass/sted living ALZ-Alzheimer's Care For tickets by mail, Call: (908) 233-2042 uliow.sunriseseniortwmgcom Page 8 Thurwitoy, April 7, 2005 M fg tfielb lle n h e r and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES A Watchung O nations, Inc. Publication DEATH NOTICE E. Norman Snyder, 87, Head Custodian; Emilian Koster, 82, Real Estate Broker; — (Obituaries; — Decorated Veteran of World War H Involved In Church and Community E. Norman Snyder, 87, ofWestfield mainderof the war. DEATH NOTICE died on Wednesday. March 30, at Prior to World War II, Mr. Snyder Emilian Walter “El" Koster passed Catholic Church, both in Scotch Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­ played third base for the Trenton Sena­ away Sunday morning. April 3. at his Plains. He also was a longtime mem­ Joseph A. Wiendl, 86, Was Family Man, ter in Plainfield. tors and was a member of their Tkxi home in Panwood. He had just cel­ ber of the Knights of Columbus, the Bom in Metuchen, he was raised in Squad. ebrated his 82nd birthday tin Friday. Holy Name Society and the Noctur­ Former Executive at Ingersoll-Rand South Plainfield and lived in He was predeceased by a grandson, Lillian, his wife of 57 years, w as with nal Adoration Society. Joseph A. “Joe” Wiendl, 86. a resi- friends inside and outside the com­ Westfield for many years. David E. Snyder. him when he died. They were married After marrying Lillian, he began dent of Los Gatos. Calif, and previ- pany." Mr. Snyder had been a milkman for Surviving are his wife of 58 years, October 2 .1948 and resided in Scotch work with Interstate Department ously of Westfield, N.J., died peace­ He was predeceased by Elizabeth Woodbrook Farms Dairy in Metuchen Dorothy M. Johnson Snyder, a son, Plains before moving to Fanwood 4* Stores in the Midwest, then returned fully in his sleep on Friday, March 25, "Betty” Wiendl, his loving wife of 55 for 35 years. He later was a Head NormanG. Snyder ofHamilton: adaugb years ago. to New Jersey, where he worked with 2005 in California after a brief ill­ years. Joe and Betty were married in Custodian for the Westfield Board of ter. Cynthia A. Littlejohn of Stamford, El made a life that emphasized five his father, Walter, in the real estate ness. Betty's hometown of Butte, Mont, in Education, retiring in 1980. Conn.; a brother. Harold “Bud" Snyder values: faith, family, service to his business. Later, he and his brother- Joe was bom August 25. 1918 in 1943 and moved to Scranton, Pa. for A Captain in the United States of Cokxua, and four grandchildren. community, gardening and a love of in-law, George Magee, founded the Los Angeles, Calif. Raised in South­ a short period and then to Westfield, Army during World War II, he served Services were held on Saturday, the sea. Together with his wife, he Scotch Plains real estate firm Koster ern California, he graduated in' 1935 N.J. in 1949, where they lived for 50 with the 34 Infantry Division in North April 2, at the Dooley Colonial Home, raised four children w ho continue his & Magee, which they operated for from San Fernando High School, years. Africa and Italy. He received two 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. legacy. Mark Koster of Newark, Del., nearly 20 years. Most recently, he where he was elected Student Body Joe was the quintessential family Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star, Burial took place at Saint Gertrude Christopher Koster of Scotch Plains. was affiliated with Weichert Real­ President. He went on to man while concurrently and then joined the OSS for the re- Cemeteiy in Colonia. Patricia Dolgin of Scotch Plains and April?.2006 tors in Westfield. He was active in earn a degree in mining building a highly suc­ Victoria Lcnhardl of Vienna, Austria. local, residential and international engineering at the Mon­ cessful business career. Frederick Yarusi, 81 Domenick DiSibio, 91 He also is survived by four grandchil­ real estate business and was a mem­ tana College of Mineral He was active in com­ Frederick M. Yarusi, 8 1, of Warren Domenick L. DiSibio, 91, of dren. Jennifer Bagley. Adam Koster ber of the International Real Estate Science and Technol­ munity affairs, and fol­ died on Thursday. March 31, at Over­ Watchung died on Sunday, April 3, at and Rachel and Sean Dolgin: three Federation, FI ABC I, for more lhan ogy (“Montana Tech"). lowed the scholastic look Hospital in Summit. Overlook Hospital in Summit. sisters. Marcella Smith of Florida. 20 years. While at Montana Tech, and athletic careers of Bom in Westfield, he lived in War­ Bom in Cansano, Italy, he had lived Petmnella Crowley of Whiting and El was a charter member of the Joe received several his children assidu­ ren for over 53 years. in Brooklyn, N.Y. and then in Elizabeth Koster of Pennsylvania, Fanwood Junior Chamber of Com­ honors, including being ously, and numerous nieces and nephews Mr. Yarusi was a self-employed dry- Westfield for nine years before mov­ merce and served on the board of elected Student Body He is survived by a El grew up and was educated in directors of the Fanwood-Scotch wall contractor for 60 years. ing to Watchung four months ago. President and Varsity sister, Genevieve Way, He was a United States Navy vet­ Jersey City, graduating from Snyder Plains YMCA for more than a decade. Mr. DiSibio had been the owner of Club President. He also and her husband, eran of World War II and served for 28 High School and St. Peter's College. He also served on the boards of the earned 12 varsity letters DiSibio’s Salumeria in Brooklyn prior Charles, of Glendale, years in the Naval Reserves. to retiring 23 years ago. He pursued postgraduate studies at United Way and the Watchung Coun­ in athletics. Calif.; three daughters New York University. During high He was predeceased by four broth­ Surviving are his wife, Anna Rossetti cil of Boy Scouts of America, Upon graduation Joseph A school and college he was a cham­ Wiendl anti sons-in-law, Mary ers, John Yarusi, EdwardYarusi, Albert DiSibio; five daughters. Grace Viliam In his spare time, he was a success­ from MontanaTech. Joe P Jane Whiteford and her pion swimmer, sharing A11 -American ful organic gardener, raising fruit, Yarusi and Daniel Yarusi, and by a and Jean Rossetti of Brooklyn and joined the Ingersoll-Rand Company husband, Stephen, of Los Gatos, Ca­ sister, Ellen Merlo. records with his teammates in medley vegetables and flowers in his home as an Engineering Trainee. A mete­ Marie DiGiacomo, Lucy DiSibio and lif.. Judith Hood and her husband, Surviving are his wife, Madeline relays. As a Boy Seoul, he set and held garden. oric. 42-year career followed, during Anne Lamar, all ofWestfield; two broth­ Thomas, of Simsbury, Conn, and Brusca Yarusi; two daughters, Sandra the unbroken world record for start­ The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on which he served in a series of increas­ ers, Alfred DiSibio and Gino DiSibio, Jacqueline Smith and her husband, Lawson and Carol Miller; three sis­ both of Florida; 12 grandchildren and ing lire by friction in sanctioned com­ Saturday. April 9. from the Memorial ingly responsible management posi­ Richard, of Boise, Idaho; a son, Jo- ters, Rose Gulinello, Alice Caruso and seven great-grandchildren. petition. Funeral Home. 155 South Avenue in tions. including corporate vice presi­ sephC. Wiendl. and his wife, Anna, of Elizabeth Alimomi; three brothers, The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. El interrupted his career plans to Fanwood. A Funeral Mass will be dent and chief executive officer of Stockton. Calif.; a foster son, Tho­ serve his country on active duty as a offered at 11 a m. at the Immaculate Ernest Yarusi, Raymond Yarusi and today, Thursday, April 7, from the several of the company’s subsidiar­ mas Halpin of Beaufort, S.C.; 14 Leon Yarusi, and three grandsons. Naval Officer during World War II. He Heart of Mary Church on Martinc ies. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South grandchildren and four great-grand­ Funeral services were held on Mon­ Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass was navigation officer aboard a tleet Avenue in Scotch Plains. Cremation He was, in short, a legend in his own children. oilier carrying aviation fuel in the day. April 4, at the Higgins Home for will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Helen’s will be private. time at Ingersoll-Rand. At his retire­ Family and friends celebrated his Pacific Theater, and later participated Funerals in Watchung. A Funeral Mass Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 ment dinner. Joe was the subject of life at a memorial service on Wednes­ in the United States occupation of followed at the Our Lady of the Mount Entombment will take place afterwards to9p.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 8, at effusive praise by ihe chairman of the day, March 30. at St. Mary’s Roman Roman Catholic Church in Warren. at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Japan. He was a member of the VFW the funeral home. Board of Directors of the company, Catholic Church in Los Gatos. in Scotch Plains. Entombment took place at Cloverleaf In lieu of flowers, memorial dona­ For those who wish, memorial do­ who said. “...Joe's character, his In lieu of flowers, the family asks A devout Catholic, he was a mem­ Memorial Park in Woodbridge. tions may be made to the American nations may be made to the Center for friendliness, his capability, his loy­ that contributions be made to the ber of St. Bartholomew the Apostle To send condolences, please visit Cancer Society, P.O. Box 815, Eliza­ Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road. alty. enthusiasm and dedication, his Joseph A. Wiendl Scholarship Fund Roman Catholic Church and the Ini- www.higginsfuneralhome.com. beth 07207. Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. complete honesty and ethical ap­ administered by the Montana Tech April 7,2005 maculate Heart of Mary Roman April 7,2005 April 7.2005 proach to every business transaction, Foundation, 1300 West Park Street, have earned a reputation unsurpassed Butte. Mont. 59701-8997. Dr. Nicholas W. Solonen, Sr., 91, Work among his business associates and April 7.2005 ( More Community/Church As Research Chemist Led to Patents Charles E. Wilson, 86, Budget Analyst; Temple Sholom to Welcome Dr. Nicholas W, Solonen, Sr., Ph.D. work and research resulted in several Active In Knights, Old Guard, Legion 91, of EdOn. Ohio died on Wednes­ patents. Charles E. Wilson, 86. of Tinton Mr. Wilson was amember of Ameri­ Author Bennett Muraskin day. March 16, at Park View Nursing His honors included membership Falls died on Sunday, April 3. at can Legion Argonne Post No. 6 of Center in Edgerton. Ohio, where he in Phi Lambda Upsilon. Rho Chi, SCOTCH PLAINS -Temple Sholom. gressive Jewish humanists, the book Renaissance Gardens of Seabrook Elizabeth; Knights of Columbus was a resident. Sigma Xi and Phi Beta Kappa. a reform Jewish congregation of includes political and social reform­ Village Assisted Living in Tinton Monsignor Watterson Council No. Bom on December 19. 1913 in He taught atlhe University of North Fanwood-Scotch Plains, will present ers. labor leaders, anti-fascist resist­ Falls. 1711 of Westfield, and the Old Guard Coatesville. Pa., the son of William Dakota School of Pharmacy and was writer and scholar Bennett Muraskin ers, Zionists, feminists, journalists, Born and raised in Warwick, N.Y., of Westfield. and Aqualena Chocklin Solonen. He listed in "Who's Who" for both high in a forum on Sunday. April 10. artists and others. he had lived in Westfield for 45 years He was Past President of the Cen­ had lived in Westfield for many years school and college. The lecture will take place from The public is invited to attend and before relocating to Tinton Falls in tral New Jersey Employees Associa­ 10:30 a.m. to noon at Union Catholic before moving to Ohio several years He was predeceased by a son, 2002. there is no admission charge. For more ago. tion. High School, located at 1600 Martine information on the program, please call Nicholas W. Solonen. Jr„ in 2(X)1. and Mr. Wilson had been a budget ana­ Dr. Solonen. graduated fr6m the by a sister. Ann Kent. He was predeceased by his wife. Avenue in Scotch Plains. the temple office at (908) 889-4900. lyst for the Atlantic Region for Margaret Raymond Wilson, in 1992. State University of Iowa with a Bach­ Surviving arc his wife of nearly 63 Mr Muraskin will speak and read Conrail for40years, retiring in 1979. Surviving are many nieces and from his latest book, “Let Justice Well elor of Science degree in Pharmacy. years, Frieda C. Gross Solonen; a A 1954 graduate of the Academy First Baptist Continues He also received his master’s and nephews. Up Like Water; Progressive Jews from daughter, Paula Christine Burkhart of Advanced Traffic in New York Doctoral degrees in Organic Chemis­ A Mass of Christian Burial was Hillel to Helen Suzma.” Alpha Course Sessions of Edon, Ohio: a sister. Rose Manley City, he was admitted and licensed try’ from the State University of Iowa offered yesterday. Wednesday, April Described as a “who’s who” of pro- WESTFIELD - Anyone interested of Muscatine, Iowa: two granddaugh­ to practice before the Interstate Com­ in 1941 and 1943, respectively. 6, at the Holy Trinity Roman Catho­ in learning more about the Christian ters and a great-grandson. merce Commission in 1955. He spent most of his career as an lic Church in Westfield. Burial was Speakers to Address faith is invited to join the ongoing Private services were held under He servedas a Private in the United organic research chemist in pharma­ at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Alpha course which meets every Sun­ the direction of the Krill Funeral Ser­ States Army during World War II Slavery in Sudan ceutical research for Merck. Sharp Arrangements were by the Dooley day evening, through June 5, at the vice in Edon, Ohio. with the 602nd Field Artillery, fight­ and Dohme Pharmaceutical Com­ Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av­ WESTFIELD - On Tuesday, April 19, First Baptist Church of Westfield. The online register may he signed ing in battles in the Aleutian Islands, . at 7:30 p.m„ Temple Emanu-El in pany, White Laboratories and enue in Westfield. Each meeting begins with dinner at and condolences sent to France, Italy and Germany, and re­ Westfield will host a program focusing Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals, Memorial donations may be made 5 p.m. Sessions continue with a talk on www.krillfuneralservice.com. ceived the Service Medal with on the Darfur region of Sudan, where a topic such as “Does God Heal To­ from which he retired in 1973. His April 7,2005 to a favorite charity. Bronze Arrowhead. April 7,2005 » genocide and slavery continue to occur. day?” or “What About the Church?”, Ruth Messinger, Director of the and allow time for discussion in small American Jewish World Service and groups before ending at 7:45 p.m. MASTER former Manhattan Borough President, The First Baptist Church is lo­ will be one of the speakers. Ms, cated ah 170 Elm Street. For more Offering the New Messinger has traveled to' Sudan to information, please call the church MEMORIALS help alleviate the suffering there and at (908) 233-2278 or email Willow View Mausoleum, 524 Central Avenue to bear witness to the crisis. firstbaptist.westfield@vei;i zon.net. Westfield, NJ Attendees also will hear from ,^\ Unique Concept in Simon Deng, a former Sudanese slave Workshop to Examine (908) 233-2350 who now works to educate Americans about slavery in his home country. He ‘Miraculous World’ aorialProi; also is a lifeguard in Coney Island. COUNTY - Lisa Athan and Scott Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 Strickland will present a workshop East Broad Street. This event is open entitled “This Miraculous World” to­ to the public at no cost. For more Designer • Builders of fine morrow, Friday, April 8, from 7:30 to information, please call the temple 9 p.m. at the Springfield Emanuel M O N U M E N T S office at (908) 232-6770. United Methodist Church, located at 40 Church Mall in Springfield. M ARKERS ‘Tin Whistle’ to Play Mgnity & Peace MAUSOLEUMS The workshop is designed to help Music at Club Lunch people anticipate, create and experi­ Lettered •Cleaned ence what are regarded as miraculous Overlooking Bunnell Pond. SCOTCH PLAINS - Senior citi­ things that happen in the world, Cof­ zens are invited to join the 12 O’clock Family tots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums Tim D oerr fee and bottled water will be provided. Club on Tuesday, April 12, at noon for . Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. The suggested donation for the Bruce Bauer lunch and a musical program at the workshop is $12. No reservations are (established 1939) Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, required. For more information, fairview Cemeteru Also: 300 Rt. 37 East located at 1961 Raritan Road in please call (908) 654-7715. Nonprofit * Nonsectarian O ' Scotch Plains. 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 9 0 8 -2 3 2 -0 7 8 1 Toms River, NJ Bob (Harty) Koerner, known as Cholesterol Screenings (732) 349-2350 “The Tin Whistle,” will play a med­ ley of traditional Irish, Scottish. En­ Slated at Westfield ‘Y’ glish, German and American folk WESTFIELD - Overlook Hospital music, songs, ballads and dances. will offer cholesterol screenings on The cost is 54 Interested persons Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to Dooley Funeral Service, In c \ are asked to make their reservations noon at the Westfield Area “Y.” lo­ funeral Kxitne by Sunday, April 10, by calling the cated at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. church office during morning hours This is a non-fasting, finger stick 3 1 8 £(ui Hr&ail Street Caring & Courteous Service to the at (908) 232-5678 or Sylvia Ballatt at measurement. The cost is $12 per per­ (908) 232-4606. son and $8 for those over age 60. All lOeitfield, Qleui Qeriey Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Individuals also are invited to at­ screenings will be performed in the tend the free Stretches for Health classes Overlook van parked outside the “Y.” held at Willow Grove every Tuesday To schedule an appointment, please from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. and then to call (800) 247-9580. More informa­ W estfield stay for the 12 O’clock Club lunch < > < > < > < > tion is available by calling the 556 Westfield Avenue and program on the second Tuesday of Westfield Area “Y" at (908) 233-2700, 233-0255 each month. extension no. 251. John L. Dooley TO tU ium cd. tD oyle, jJtanugee Manager NJ License #4100 IT IS iAR EASIER FOR YOUR W h o r/erteq Mi feme 2325 '/W orn,,: VON 2 1 6 -0 0 9 2 9 0 8 2 3 3 - 0 1 4 3 FAMILY IF YOU PLAN AHEAD J-Cittside Cemetery Zeroing a ll fiiilltJ and

t A Watowng Communications, Inc. Publication______(D;f HUratfirli* te«ixer uiid The Scotch Halm - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 7, 2005 Page 9 DECA Students Succeed LCONCEPT^Tl^^a^ At Recent State Conference SCOTCH PLAINS - Fourteen stu­ DcJohn and Kristin Zyla took second dents from the Scotch Plains- place in the Chapter Team project Fanwood High School (SPFHS) category for their Public Relations DLCA chapter, an association of project, which covered DECA-spon­ marketing students, qualified to at­ sored community serv ice activities. tend DECAY International Career Winning awards for individual Development Conference (ICDC) in competitive events were seniors Eliza­ Anaheim, Calif, this spring, based on beth Elko and Brians Berry. Eliza­ their participation in DECA's annual beth placed second in the state for the State Career Development Confer­ Food Marketing Scries event, while ence held from March 16 to 18 in Briana placed third in the Quick Serve Cherry Hill Restaurant Management category. The students competed against a Briana also captured first place for large number of high school students the state conference's student talent VITAL ISSUE... Allan Wright, a religion teacher at Union Catholic High School from three different regions of the show. She sang her ow n rendition of in Scotch Plains, hosted an informative visit from the Assumption College for state, taking tests in specific market­ Alicia Keye's “If I Ain't Got You." Sisters. I he sisters spoke to students and staff regarding the issue of human ing-related subject areas and prepar­ While her performance qualified her trafficking. Three of the visiting sisters are from Africa and have lived and ing and presenting their business skills to attend the ICDC in California, she witnessed trafficking. Pictured, left to right, are: Sister Marx Joseph. President through role-plays to judges. also received a $100 cash prize. of Assumption ( ollege of Sisters: Sister Ann Marie, teacher at Assumption The state conference included about Seniors Stefuno Gaetano and Dan College; Sister Pia. Sister Adelina, Mr. W right, and Sister Melania. 27 different competency-based cat­ Bimbuum also placed among the egories, management team decision­ slate's top five DECA chapters in the making events, individual participat­ W AR AGAINST TAR...Fourth graders at Franklin FJcmcnlary School rom- Chapter Aw ards Program, for w hich |Ktrd in a Tar Wars |Hislcr campaign to raise awareness regarding the hazards Alex Hodara Named Finalist ing evetttsand Chapter Team projects. they prepared a 60-page booklet de­ associated with smoking. Nicole Zimmerman's .winning poster will he sent to Taking first place in the state for tailing all of the 2004-2005 activities Ircntnn to compete in a statewide anti-smoking campaign. Other winners, In Entrepreneurial Contest Chapter Team projects were seniors at SPFHS, pictured, left to right, are: Christian Burgdorf. Alana Zepka. Claire Dorwari. Jay Hank in. Chris Maltern. Jeremy Senior Adam Yellen prepared a w rit I niil, Wolf and Nicole Zimmerman. WESTFIELD - Westfield High preneurial Studies of Fairleigh Sanders. Terrance Charles. Jeannette ten report for the Statewide Civic Con­ School student Alex Hodara joined Dickinson University (FDU). together Fran/one and Ben Vogel, Jay. Chris sciousness Project and received rec­ other local high school students in a with the Edison Venture Fund, and Jeremy competed in the Creative ognition for having the chapter raise ‘Tar Wars’ Poster Contest statewide competition, which af­ PSE&G and NJ 101.5 Radio. Marketing team project, conducting $400 to benefit the Children's Oncol­ forded them a unique opportunity to The judges. Rothman Institute fat­ market research lor Family Investors ogy Ward at Robert Wood Johnson think creatively and to develop busi­ uity members, evaluated the entries and expanding their current market to University Hospital, He will join the Winners Told at Franklin ness ideas. using the follow ing criteria: the over­ small businesses in Scotch Plains. SPFHS group at ICDC for his partici­ WESTFIELD— Franklin Elemen­ Alex Hodara conceived of and in­ all feasibility and persuasiveness of Terrance. Jeannette and Ben were pation in the tight against cancer winners received prizes for t,heir sub­ tary School in Westfield announced missions, corporated "TheeBoy Charity Foun­ the idea, the potential for its growth responsible for teaching drug and al­ The students will he among thou­ the winners of its anti-tobacco poster dation," a fully non-profitable foun­ or overall societal benefit, the clarity cohol awareness to middle school sands ol high school DECA qualifi­ Nicole'savvard-w inning poster w ill contest on March 24. be judged in the slate contest In Tren dation, which takes donated useful and development of the idea, and the pupils as part of their Civic Con­ ers trav eling to California to compete For the fourth consecutive year. ton in April. items and sells them on e-bay, using feasibility of building and sustaining sciousness team project. in national events from Wednesday, Franklin School nurse. Robin I nee. Every year that Franklin School the proceeds for The Starlight a competitive advantage. Seniors Dori D'Aloisio. Jackie April 27, to Saturday, April 30. conducted the anti-tobacco program Children's Foundation. Alex was honored at the awards cer­ has patficipated in Tar Wars.it Franklin in the fourth grade over several w eeks, The New Jersey Business Idea emony. w hich was held in March iii The student has won an award at the state culminating in a poster contest called Competition, open to high school stu­ Mansion on FDU’s College at Florham level. In 2003, Franklin School placed "Tar Wars." dents in New Jersey, was sponsored campus. He received a cash prize and a first m the slate. The state winner Nicole Zimmerman won first place competes in the Tar Wars National by The Rothman Institute of Entre- certificate honoring the endeavor. fiir her poster entitled, “Be a Hero Poster Contest, w ith a grand prize of and SaveYoursell F rom . .. Tobacco." a family trip to Disney World. The poster pictured a girl wearing a Jessica Lipschutz Participates "Healthy Hero" costume and con­ 'Daffodil Day' Scheduled veyed the message that girls and boys have the power to make positive At Reeves-Reed Arboretum In Community Service Trip choices in their lives. SUMMIT - Reeves-Reed Arbore- Fourth-grader.Emily Wolf placed •ttim. located at 165 Hobart Avenue in WESTFIELD - Jessica Lipschut/ were referred to on the island. second, Claire Dorwari placed third, Summit, w ill host a variety of programs of Westfield recently returned'from.a Evenings and weekends were de­ and Alana Zepka and Christian for children and adults during "1 Jallodi!. four-week community service trip, voted to sightseeing on the island. Burgdorf were runners-up. Day" on Saturday. April 16. The arbore­ sponsored by World Ho­ viewing waterfalls, lakes "Tar Wars." a national campaign tum boasts over 35,(XX) daffodils. rizons International, to and other sites. At the end sponsored by the American Academy Classes such as “Daffodils and the island of Dominica in of the trip, Jessica joined of Fami ly Phy sicians, taught students (filler Signs of Spring," “Botanical the Eastern Caribbean her friends in a ferry trip to the short- and long-term health and Illustrations w ith Mindy Lighthipe: w'ith seven other students the island of Martinique financial effects of tobacco use. The Art of the Daffodil," "Floral De­ and two leaders. for relaxation. The program also helped students sign with Gloria Einhorn" and “Daf­ Jessica w orked w ith World Horizons Inter­ learn to resist the pressures influenc­ fodil Dissection" will lie available. chi Idren in a daycare cen­ national, based in:Con­ ing youth to smoke or use any form of FUNDRAISER FUN...Wilson Elementarx School in West field recently held its Guided tours and a reception will ter, and painted and necticut, is a noil-de­ tobacco by critically evaluating vari­ offered throughout the day. A profes­ spruced up a pre-school fourth annual Parent Social at Echo Luke Country Huh. T he MardiCras-themt'd nominational, cross-cul­ event included a Tricky Tray with 20 specialty baskets and a silent auction. Wilson ous tobacco advertisements. sional photographer will capture and health clinic for chil­ tural travel program for families and local businesses donated all basket and auction items. T he proceeds, At the end of the campaign, fourth families and children, therefore, photo dren. She also, worked teenagers from around "hich topped $16,000. will he used to refurbish Wilson’s gymnasium. Pictured, graders submitted posters w ith a "posi­ bookings should be made in advance wijhnyplsas qbiMtKft itva the world. left to right, are: front row; PTQ Corresponding Secretary Anne-Marie C rowley tive message for reasons to remain to guarantee a sitting. program called "Opera­ Jessica Lipschutz Since 1987, over 1.200 and p r o Treasurer Carolyn Capodanno; back row. Smial Co-Chairwomen Mary tobaeeo-tree” w hich were then judged For more information or to sched­ tion Youthquake." young adults like Jessica have partici­ Ellen liusardo and Christine Johnson. by a panel of teachers and presented ule a photo sitting, please call the During the morning hours, Jessica pated in the programs, which help chil­ at a school assembly. arboretum at (908) 273-8787. exten­ worked with group members on spe­ dren and senior citizens by doing small All fourth-grade participants and sion, no. I 6. cial projects and, during the after­ construction and painting projects and Governor Livingston Flutist noon, participated in "individual participating in environmental pro­ internships" or “attachments" as.they grams around the world. Dorson Baby Care, Inc. To Perform in Mountainside Would you it|sc lime, rest and comfort after the birth of your Children’s Health Summit MOUNTAINSIDE Louise and performer of note hib\ ’ Dorson Baby ( arc. will give you the attention and eare Frislensky. a senior at Governor •During the April 8 concert. Louise tlvat you and vo\ir baby deserve' Livingston .High School in Berkeley vv rl I he accompanied by Rikolligu lira, We Provide: Planned by Union County Heights, will present a winner of the Jacob Flier flute recital at the Com­ Live-in, Live-out, full and part time baby International Competition nurses & nannies In tin- \J COUNTY - The Family and Com­ Sponsored in partnership with the munity .Presbyterian and a Young Artist at the Baby and family support just after childbirth i iiinmission mi Vi i ri ililiilii.i munity Health Sciences (FCHS) De­ county's Board of Chosen Freehold­ Church in Mountainside Van Cliburn Institute. lor Ilium ( nrv, lm-. partment of Rutgers Cooperative Re­ ers and the University of Medicine on Friday. April 8, at 7:30 The program will in­ search & Extension (RCRE) of Union Expectant Moms: Call now to reserve your baby nurse and Dentistry of New Jersey, School p.m. clude works by Bizet, J.S. County will sponsor the Union County of Health Related Professions - Insti­ Louise is completing Bach. Bloch, Maftinu and (908)273-3293 (866)576-3460 Children’s Health Summit on Friday, tute of Nutrition, the event will focus four years of classical Griffes. and will be fol­ xx xx xx .dorsonbabx care.com April 29, from 8:'3Qa.m, to3:30p.m, at on understanding, preventing and voice and flute, studies lowed by a reception in UMDNJ-Seoteh Plains Campus. treating childhood obesity. at the Manhattan School the church's, assembly The cost of the lull-day event is ol Music. Preparatory room Chosen People Leader $40. which includes a light breakfast, Division, in New York Louise Fristensky Louise has been ac­ It’s time to get ahead... lunch and materials. Registration City. To Speak at Church cepted into the vocal per-, must be completed before Friday, April She is. coached in llute by Son- fonnance programs at New York Uni­ Learning shouldn’t stop WESTFIELD - Dr. Mitch Glaser, 15. There is no on-site registration. Kvung Park, herselt the youngest flut­ versity. Syracuse University. Mason The summit is targeting teachers, President of Chosen People Minis­ ist accepted at the Julliard School, Gross School of the Arts and Goucher during the summer! school administrators, school food, tries, will speak, at. (he Grace Ortho­ Pre-College Division, grid a teacher College. dox Presbyterian Church of Westfield service professionals and human ser­ this Sunday, April 10. during Sunday vice professionals with continuing education units. This summer, give your child an opportunity to school at 9:45 a.m. and at the 11 a.m. TELEPHONE INSTALLATIONS worship service. For more information and.a registra­ build the. academic skills necessary to tion brochure, pleasecall Frances^ The program being presented will succeed all yearlong. at (9081 654-9854. extension no. 2242. 732-956-2065 be "The Gospel according to-lsaiah.” and will be open to the public. 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( H)_____ Thursday, April 7, 2005 ______(till- Uli wtfii'li) lu'tlbrr ami The Scotch Plaint - Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc Publication Beech wood Roof Repaired; Mr. Goggi to Leave BOE Hi MKKKDI III MANNIMI a motion to create a separate board WEDNESDAY, drug paraphernalia. He was released Y n ^ l t Nrmm for IS* A .o ti.U U mN. committee for this issue because he MARCH 2.1 on his own recognizance with sum­ MOUNTAINSIDE — The indicated it is a crucial to discuss William Diaz, 18, of Cranford was monses pending an April 13 court borough's hoard of education Tues­ since Mountainside will he "locked arrested following a motor vehicle date. day night announced that the rooftop in for It) years (under a new agree­ stop in the 2(H) block of Clifton Street THURSDAY, damage at the Becchwtxxl School ment)" and charged with possession of less MARCH 31 that resulted from a leak has been Board member Patricia Knodel sec­ than 50 grams of suspected mari­ Richard Pulsfort, 34. of Elizabeth repaired. onded the motion, hut then the board juana. He was released w ith a sum­ was arrested at Roger and Central mons. In the latter part of next week, Sean collectively decided not to develop a Avenues and charged with driving Reilly of Home Health Sciences, an separate committee. The board in­ MONDAY, M ARCH 28 w hile intoxicated He was released to environmental microbiologist com­ stead opted to discuss the issue as a a responsible adult pending an April pany. will test further to ensure that whole after Mr. Goggi's suggestion Elvira Villegas. 45, of Elizabeth was arrested and changed with shop­ 13 court date. the insulation is dry; a leaky roof to pul the matter in the hands of the lifting $00 worth of jewelry from a A North Avenue resident reported caused the insulation to get damp, 2(X)5-2(H)6 school board. As a result, store in the 600 block of North Av­ the theft of two checks, possibly from which resulted in a foul odor. Since Mr. Venes withdrew his motion. enue. West. Villegas was released on his mail, that were then cashed with­ the roof is fixed now, the hope is that Business Administrator and Board a summons, out the owner's authorization. the wet insulation problem is over Secretary Paul Vizzuso earlier this A Livingston Street property owner Veronica Lamar. 40. of Cranford and that there will be no more odor, week presented the budget to the reported that someone had spray- was arrested and charged with shop­ officials said district's Parent-Teacher Association. DOING THE PAPERWORK...Westfield GOP hopefuls complete their paper- painted several words and symbols to lifting brooches totaling $110.99 in In other school news. Friday, April Board member Mary Beth work for filing as candidates for mayor and council, which will be submitted by depict some kind of gang affiliation value from a North Avenue store. She 8 marks the closing of the third mark­ Schaumberg thanked Mr. Vizzuso for the filing deadline of Monday, April 11 at 4 p.m. Westfield Ilemocratic Committee on his garage door was released on her own recogni­ ing period and Monday. April 18 is his concise and easy to understand Chairman Ken Rotter will make their candidates officially known at the filing. WEDNESDAY, zance pending an April 13 court dale. the eighth grade class trip, and Thurs­ presentation. Pictured above, from left to right, are: Eric Leuthold for Council, Fourth Ward; Carlos Ortiz-Calderon. 54. of Hill­ Councilman Andrew Skibitsky for Mayor and Darielle Walsh for Council, Third MARCH 30 day. April 21 is Family Fitness Day at At the end of the meeting, it was Daniel L. Davis. 24, o f Westfield side was arrested on Mountain Av­ Beechwood School for kindergarten announced that Mr. Goggi would be Ward. GOP candidates not show n are incumbent Sal Caruano for Council, First W ard and Vicki Kimmins for Council, Second Ward. was arrested at Rahway Avenue and enue and charged with driving while through second grade. Also, today, leaving the board Mr. Goggi. who has Grove Street and charged w ith pos­ intoxicated. He was held pending April 7, is Family Fitness Day at served for six years, is not seeking session of less than 50 grams of sus­ sobriety and was given an April 13 Deerfield School for third, fourth and reelection. Mrs. Schaumberg com­ pected marijuana and possession of court date. fifth grades. mended him forhis tenure on the board. Tonight at 7 p.m. at Deerfield "It's been my pleasure and honor Westfield Planning Bd. School, the Child Abuse Prevention to serve with this current board." Mr Program (CAP) will make a preven­ Goggi stated. He indicated that al­ Considers Seneca Place t i o n (oeighth grade parents in May, though the six years as a BOE mem­ CAP will speak to the eighth graders ber were not always easy, they were CONTINUED FROM PAGE I in efforts to educate them about child rewarding. that a Hammerhead style road is for­ and was interested in a “give and abuse. CAP is a 20-year old organiza­ “We sit here and make decisions matted to allow vehicles to backup. take" discussion regarding the sub­ tion that works to prevent child abuse for the better of our children," he said. Ms. Dolin testified that an 18- division. and educate our youth about this seri­ foot rural road was the minimum Mr. Kraus had also stated that ous issue. amount of roadway that would ad­ Mr. Buontempo was interested in Interim Chief School Administra­ Hadassah to Hear equately provide two-way vehicu­ "talking through the application tor (CSA) Walter Rusak also an­ lar flow. She noted that this design and doing what was in the best nounced that Linda Shanahan and Speaker on Torahs would allow for a shoulder area and interest of everyone, not just the Anne Corley-Hand have been named WESTFIELD The Westfield tor a sidewalk. She also stated that developer." Union County Teachers of the Year. Chapter of Hadassah w ill present a the design of a Hammerhead treat­ In December, Seneca Place resi­ Board member Gene Nagel an­ Lunch and Learn program at noon ment would make it easier for ve­ dent and lawyer Tom Walsh ob­ nounced the second reading of the on Monday, April 18, at Temple hicles to turn around, as opposed to jected to the "give and take" idea vacation policy for school personnel. Emanu-EI. located at 756 East Broad the “bulb" of a cul-de-sac. proposed by Mr. Kraus, stating that For employees to take vacation time Street in Westfield. She said in her testimony that the if the developer had new plans to during the school year, they must Peter Fleischmann, a native of proposed application does not com­ submit, then the application should have written approval from their su­ Czechoslovakia, will speak on "The ply w ith the lot size for a rural lane, he re-submitted, thus giving inter­ pervisors. There will be some modi­ Odyssey of the Czech Memorial but that it does comply with the ested residents ample lime to re­ David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader fications made for the third reading at Torahs." volume of a two-house road. She view the new plans. MEET THE PRESS...Scotch Plains-Eanwood School officials take time to meet the next BOH meeting, and the policy Mr. Fleischmann, who has a per­ concluded that, after correspond­ At that December meeting. Plan­ with writers in the office of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood w ill be in effect if all board members sonal connection to some of these ing with the New Jersey Depart­ ning Board Chairman Jay Boyle Times to discuss details of the proposed 2IKI5-2006 school budget which will be agree on its contents. Torahs, will share the story of the ment of Community Affairs, the stated that he didn't have a problem presented to the voters for decision on April 19, when polls w ill he open from 2 to Another major issue discussed is the Torahs'journey from Nazi-occupied road "could allow for 10 times the holding discussions about the ap­ 9 p.m. The IsaderTTimes raised questions about the budget in an editorial on fact that the 10-year contract between Czechoslovakia to London's development." plication, but that a decision re­ March 31 while comparing the proposed budget to that of 10 years ago from the Berkley Heights and Mountainside lor Westminster Synagogue to syna­ Many Seneca Place and surround­ garding the application would not legal notice in the archives of the newspaper. Show n above, from left to right, are: Linda Nelson, President of the Scotch Plains-Eanwood Hoard of Education: borough teenagers to attend Governor gogues around the world. ing neighborhood residents were he heard until new plans are sub­ Business Administrator Anthony Del Sordi and Superintendent Carole Choye. Livingston High School in Berkeley All are welcome to attend. For present at the meeting. They were mitted. Heights will soon expire. more information, please call (908) also present at the December board Mr. Boyle had noted several as­ Board memberCarmen Venes made 668-1864. meeting, w here testimony w as heard pects of the revised plan which he felt SPF-BOE Officials Discuss regarding the application. the developer should work on. in­ TOWN OF WESTFIELD At lhal meeting. Mr, Kraus had cluding scaling down the houses to 2005 RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP said that there were new ideas for conform to the neighborhood — Budget and Special Ed the.proposal w Inch included re-con­ especially in terms of height; ihe REGISTRATION BY MAIL By ANNA (ilTHENS ing passage of the legislation, the school figuring the lots and the proposed safety of emergency access on the Sivnalh H'nWi for Ih. WnifufJ Lnutrr Permits may be obtained BY MAIL or DOWNLOADED from right-of-way. He staled that the ap­ hoard was forced to transfer $478,822 proposed right-of-way, and con­ SCOTCH PLAINS - Officials from the Town website at www.westfieldnj.net provided the appli­ plicant was open to compromise out of surplus and into the revenue side cations are received NO LATER than May 13. Residents are to structing sidewalks. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of of this year's budget to offset properly complete the attached Registration Application and mail it along Education met Monday with The taxes. with.a check payable to "Town of Westfield" to the Public Works Westfield LeaderandTIie Scotch Plains- School officials said the S-1701 leg­ Department, 959 North Ave., West, Westfield, NJ 07090. Board of Adjustment Fanwood Times in response to Iasi islation has a big impact on how school Permits and decals will be mailed back to the resident CHECKS week’seditorial concerning die district's districts are able to develop their bud­ ONLY will be accepted. Registrants should have a general idea proposed $67 million school budget gets for this year and for the next few of what they will be placing at curbside when they purchase the Considers Auto Spa and $58.7 million tax levy. years. They agreed w ith the example permit to determine whether they will need more than one permit The editorial expressed concents over provided in The LeaderTTtmes editorial IN PERSON REGISTRATION CONTINUED FROM P ACE I school costs and rising property taxes, of a ticking time bomb that will explode Permits may also be obtained in person at the Westfield Public site with "state of the an" machinery forcing the ordinance would require while making comparisons between next year after the general elections. Works Center, 959 North Avenue, West. Residents are to com­ should it be approved. its demolition. That aspect of the the Westfield and Scotch Plains- Property tax increases will be impacted plete the attached registration application and bring it to the above He added that it takes an average, case ought to be considered a hard­ Fanwood budgets and school enroll­ even further w ithout infusion of funds' address along with a check or m oney order payable to the Town of two to three minutes to process ship. he said. ment numbers from 1995 and tixiay. to avoid huge tax spikes. of Westfield Cash will NOT be accepted Permits will be sold one car, and that the conveyor w ould James Hely. owner of 201 and Board of Education President Linda Mr. Del Sordi noted that there were in accordance with, and NOT after, the following schedule: have a variable ,speed control in 203 South Avenue, was the only Nelson. Dr. Carole Choye, Scotch Plains- not as many special education catego­ W ards 1. 2, 3 & 4 order to process.cars more,quickly member of the public during the Eanwood Superintendent of Schools, ries hack in 1995-1996 as there are W ed. - Fri. May 1 1 - 1 3 8:30a.m. -2:30p.m. if necessary. two sessions to speak out against and Anthony Del Sordi. Scotch Plains- today. Wed. Evening May 11 4:30p.m. -7:00p.m. Mr. Criscuolo also said that peak the proposal.. He said there’s been a Eanwood School Business Administra­ The categories are growing - for S aturday May 14 9:30 a .m .-2 :3 0 p.m. carwash hours, unlike peak com­ "slow but continual improvement tor, met with The Leader and The Times example, the Autism program, which Mon. - Fri. May 16 - 20 8:30a.m. -2:30p.m. muting hours, are from 10 a.m. to 2 of that area," and construction of a staff members to discuss a wide range of provides special education for children Tues. - Wed. May 24 - 25 8:30a.m, -2:30 p.m. p.m., and that weekends are when carwash would "alter the potential" budget and enrollment issues - particu­ w ith Autism in pre-kindergarten through Wed. Evening May 25 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. carwashes generate most of their for the neighborhood. larly the costs of special education and fourth grade, did not exist in the district W ards 2, 3, & 4 only business, so Westfield Auto Spa After all the testimony was con­ how enrollment figures are determined 10 years ago. Mon. - W ed. June 6 - 8 8:30a.m.-2:30p.m. would not-create extra traffic on cluded, the board discussed mem­ today versus 10 years ago. "The difference is a number of South Avenue during rush hours. bers' varying positions. Chairman Mrs. Nelson was particularly con­ things; increased enrollment inregu- W ards 3 & 4 only Michael J. Tobia of, Michael J. Mon. - Wed. Ju n e 13 - 15 8:30 a.m . -2 :3 0 p.m. William Heinbokel said he was Con­ cerned w ith the editorial's implication lar and special education, and also we Tobia. P.P., a community planning cerned about "the intensity of the that the district could he "hiding" infor­ have children in school now that might Ward 4 only firm, explained that the proposed suggested use.” mation. and wanted to make it clear that not have been in school al the age of Mon. - Wed. June 20 - 22 8:30 a.m . - 2:30 p.m signage for the business had been Board member Lori Duffy said the district would provide any informa­ three in '95." said Superintendent SPRING 2005 COLLECTION SCHEDULE modified to please the hoard. In that, despite the many concerns she tion that was needed on the district's Choye. particular, a “lube center" sign fac­ Collection of materials will be made BY WARD according to the originally had. "after hearing all budget. (See Mrs. Nelson's Letter to They commented that there are a ing the street, aimed at informing following schedule during the month of June. If you are unsure the testimony, those fears have been the Editor on Page 4). growing number of special education what ward you reside in, please call the DPW at 908-789-4100 customers on line for the carwash alleviated." The numbers cited in the editorial students that are everyone's responsi­ ext. 600. that there also is a lube center on Board member Francis Smith dis­ were questioned. The 1995 new spaper bility. Right now. more than 10 percent Ward #1 June 6 - 10 site, was removed from the plans. agreed, saying, “I think we're let­ archive containing the school district of students in the school system are in W ard #2 June 13-17 Mr. Tobia also explained how he ting Westfield down if we continue budget statement was noted as the source special education. W ard #3 J u n e 20 - 24 thought a variance for the building’s allowing things like this to be shoe­ and examined by the group. Mr. Del Lecidcr/Times Publisher Horace Ward #4 June 27 - July 1 insufficient side yard is easily, justi­ horned in." Sordi pointed out that the enrollment Corbin asked Dr. Choye. "Do you feel fied, K enneth B. M arsh Town professional planner Blais reporting procedures required by the that property taxes are increasing al a “This building, coincidentally, is Town Engineer Brancheau gave a list of concerns, state in 1995 did not list special educa­ rate that is. sooner or later, going to be perfectly constructed for this type including the amount of space pro­ tion student enrollment as a separate unsustainable?" ot use." he said, arguing that en- vided for drying cars and the pros­ item, as is required today. Dr. Choye responded, "The Board pect of driveway blockage. He also The officials made reference to w hat of Education is the fundamental basis If you’re a safe driver, maintained that he was not entirely they perceive as the danger o f Seilalc vl .out dcimiciucy. We have to look at convinced that employee parking Bill 17(11. signed into law last summer, a more equitable way (to fund educa­ I ^ hWiedeI would be sufficient, although the which reduces the amount of money tion ). and to hit the properly taxpayer That’s our stand. applicant's experts said that it school districts may keep as surplus over and over; it just doesn't seem to TREE EXPERT CO. would be. funds for future emergencies. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com T h e W e e k i n S p o r t s Pages 11-15 FIETKIEWICZ HOMERS: GELMETTI FIRES 3-HITTER Blue Devils Erupt in Opener, Blank Viking Softballers, 5-0

H> FRED I.ECOMTE Westfield. Gelmetti limited the Vi­ did everything we asked them to do Vpri uill\ WrUtrti fnr Thr \kr\rfkU Lradtt und I hi lim r\ kings to three singles w hile walking said Blue Devil Head Coach Tat Great pitching by senior Lauren three and fanning seven. Pignoli. "We got timely hitting, the Gelmetti. superb fielding and ad­ Senior shortstop Kristina w ere aggressive at the plate and in ill equate offensive muscle earned the Fietkiew ie/ muscled a solo home run field while Gelmetti Went right alu Westfield High School softball team and added an RBI double, while the batters I hope we can sustain til. a, 5-0. victory over Union Catholic in Gelmetti powered two hits. past game one." the season opener on April I in "I could not he more pleased. Tries Viking pitcher Danielle Chapl yielded seven hits while striking oi seven and walking two. Junior set ond baseman Michele Simpson co Iceted two singles and (unit centerftelder Casey DePaltha had th third hit. First baseman Nicol Palumbo made two nice back-to-bac scoops in the second. "We need to hit the ball more. W need lo play together as a team and I David B Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times believe we need to develop a chemis­ VI TEMPI ING r o STOP A COUGAR I HIT I ...Raider pitcher Marco Giasullo fires to first hascimm John Malonc\ in an attempt In pick off a Cougar base runner, Cranford got the jump on the Raiders early and rolled to an 11-2 victory. try which we don't have." said Viking Head Coach Jim Revel. "Once that happens, hopefully we ll be okay: MALONEY GOES 2-2, RBI: URBAN YANKS RBI SINGLE however, if we don't score runs, we're not going to w in and that's the bottom line." Blue Devil third baseman Anna Cougars Jump Raiders, 11-2, McGrath performed a major league scoop in the fourth to prevent a pos­ sible score. Fietkiewiez pulled off several nice catches and Katie Smith play ed a solid second base. In Opening Baseball Game in the bottom of the first inning, Chapla sat down the first two Blue lit DA\ II) II. I'OKHIN D' Annunzio each singled and scored runner heading to second. . u-..A.. /... ih, Devils, then Fietkiew icy pulled up to a run and Mike BaumwolI legged out “He kept us off-balance," Raider the plate and ripped the first pitch Opening season action started an infield single. Head Coach Tom Baylock said of Fred K. Lecomtis lor The Westfield Leader and The Times deep to right and did not stop until her abruptly when Cranford leadoff hit­ 'Defensively; the Raiders turned a Daubert, “We didn't have really good MAKING AN OPENING STATEMENT...Blue Devil shortstop Kristina mission was complete w ith a home ter Jamar Ingram jumped on the first double play - pitdtert Marco tiiasullo) at bats in the beginning. We swung at Fietkiewiez scores easily after hashing a home run in the first inning. Westfield plate slide. pitch of the game and drilled it over to catcher (Urban) to first tMaloney). some bud pitches, put ourselves m blanked Union Catholic, 5-0. in their season opener. CONTINUED ON PACE 13 the leftfTeld f ence in Scotch Plains on Urban also fired to second to catch a holes and took ourselves out of a April Pools Day. It was no joke, how­ Cougar in a rundown. The Cougars couple of innings' In the second In­ ever. when Ingram added three more turned two double plays and catcher ning, we had runner ort first and sec- ‘MIDDIES' MUST MESH WELL WITH LONG STICKS' infield hits to finish -l-for-4 and scored Chris Drechsel also sunned down a CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 three runs to lead the Cougars to an 11-2 victory over the Scotch Plains- Famvood High School baseball team. GET FIT NOW & Blue Devil Lax Boys Prepare The Cougars' offense seemed to find the right spots at the right tune to collect 15 hits, includingthree doubles PAY KIDS’TUITION WITH ... and Ingram s home run while senior To ‘Take That Next Step’ right-hander Steve Daubert held the ... a women’s health and beauty business that pays Raiders to six hits while walking three $300 commission checks. Tammy Moskow itz of New and striking out four. Cougar cleanup By D A V ID B. CO R B IN Devils' run w’as halted by second- A mass of veterans will take to the batter Greg Van Horn contributed a Hampshire -began 5 years ago and now earns $15- StvnNix Wriilen f,.r The WtpfteUIUudrr tuut !%■ lime* seeded Ridgewood; .13-8, in the title midfield; seniors Brady I.uu. Dave two-run single and an RBI sacrifice $18,000 per month with a steady solid company, After a very strong showing in the game at Ridge High School field. Iannazzone. Matt Qallagher. Joe fly and jack Bender, who went 2 tor sectional tournament last year, the “Hopefully, we will take that next Geissler .arid Tom Tresnan; junior 4. added a two-run single and John excellent quality/high reorder products, and no hype Westfield High School boys lacrosse step, said Blue Devil Head Coach Mike Bialick and sophomores Ryan Zambella whacked an RBI double team appear ready to take the next Gerry Benaquista. "Obviously, my Yarusi and Chris Mattes. Others jump­ and an RBI single, or rah-rah promises. Come hear Tammy speak on step toward glory. goal is to be in the slate final every ing into the mid-mix will he Luke "Steve did a nice job, He was able Saturday April 16th from 8:30 a.ro, to 4:30 p.m. in Last year, the Blue Devils, who year and have a chance to w in. If we Banin. Kevin Anderson.Mike Finite to mix it up with his pitches. He had finished with a 9-11 record, had a keep working hard and stay healthy, and senior Marc Dowling. Filling the the out pitch we needed and he kept Parsippany. Tickets $25 but the hot lunch is on us for rocky midseason, losing some close we will be in the mix. I coach to get face off position vacated by Chris us in the game." said Cougar Head those willing to look and leant. Over 50 towns in N,J games, and entered the ,sectional tour­ better as the season goes on. Like Iasi MacDonald who has graduated will Coach Dennis McCaffery. "We were nament as the fifth seed. After jolting year, we had some tough games, be. "a mix of guys from last year. 1 able to put the ball in play. We had need a local person to manage just 10-15 customers fourth-seeded Don Boseo and shock­ maybe didn't win in the middle of the had a lot of depth in the middle Lau, some good situational hitting where, per month. No obligation to buy products or participate ing top-seeded previously undefeated season, but at the end we were play­ Schott. 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It was a beautiful day for a drive waste. for induction in November 21X16. This down to the Jersey Shore. First there It was kids like me who helped w ill he the seventh class of inductees, would be a stop at Max's hot dog Miss Conroy get a school named alter which started in 1994. stand in Long Branch, then a visit to her. SPRING FEVER my old houses. This is something I do DEN TRIVIA The list of possible county cham­ every spring and fall. (OK. the trips to What pitcher holds the WH S record pion teams this spring is pretty long. Max's are a little more frequent. I for strikeouts in a baseball game? But it would not surprise if WHS But I get to Max’s and the parking lot (Hint: extra innings count) brought hack county titles in baseball, is empty. A sign on the dtxir says it is ALUMNI MEET softball, tennis, golf and possibly la­ closed for preparation for the season. For decades, from the 1960s into the crosse and track. And many of the Then about two miles away is where 1980s; the WHS hoys’ swim team spring teams have a solid shot at going 1 grew up, 6 Clifton Ave. in North would hold an alumni meet every De­ quite far in their respective state tour­ Long Branch. It was a joyous place, cember. the current year's varsity vs. a naments. with our Little league field about 100 group of whichever alumni show ed up; REMEMBER WHEN ... David B Corbin for The Weitheld Leader and The Time« yards away, just across the railroad It was "usually” a very fun affair, April 5,1932: The WHS foursome (JIVING INDKPTII TENNIS INSTKl C HONS...Blue Devil Head Coach George Kapner. left, gathers his varsity prmpects tracks. There were woods behind the A recent letter from 1982 WHS cap­ of Boh Young. Bob Gregory. John together and explains certain strategies during a pre-season practice. The Blue Devils have a very strong group of freshmen house, w here we could play Ramarof Messersmith and Frank Esposito fin­ to mix well with their veterans. tain Ted Ritter mentioned the meet and the Jungle, or Tim Tyler's Luck, even how it might be interesting to hold one. ishes second to the Hamilton Institute Tarzan, swinging from tree to tree. It got me to thinking that it might be of Canada in the distance medley at SENIOR ALEC WASSERMAN SET FOR FIRST SINGLES The railroad tracks were walked quite fun to do, The problem is finding the Penn Relays. every day on the way to school, with pool time and tracking down alumni to April 7, 1997: Rachel Brendler. a stops at the little luncheonette where see if they’d want to take on the 2(X)6 transfer from Belvidere. hits a grand- I bought all my baseball cards and Blue Devils, both boys and girls. slam home run against Cranford (on Strong Freshman Class Gives comic books. Then it was a right at the So if any swimming alumni out an 0-2 pitch) in her first at-bat for Methodist Church and up the stairs there are reading this column, let us WHS. into school, where I got mostly A's but know if you’d be interested in this April 7, 2000: Jay Cook ties Ron spent an unusual amount of time with meet. Dan Morgan. Joe Wilson and Nobile’s school record with eight RBI the principal, a Miss Conroy. Scott Eichhorn work out at the in a WHS victory over St. Joseph Blue Devil Netmen Big Boost Those railroad tracks had long ago Westfield Y quite a hit. Wilson, in fact, (Metuchen). been replaced by Ocean Boulevard, a looks like he could still compete for a April 10, 1964: Clark's Frank B) DAVID II. CORBIN lenge match with junior Lee Bernstein while we have been talking." chuck­ racetrack disguised as a road. The state title! And there are other recent Spaziano tosses a no-hitter against Spn hilly Wriitrn for Thr H» \ifirlJ fault-r tin,! The Timet for third singles. Lee not only was our led Kapner. “Soccer season was not luncheonette is long gone. And the alums who would surely be able to WHS. High school sports always have third singles player last year but he's what I had hoped it would be." school has been boarded up for de­ swim an event or two. April II, 1963: Tom Clemens regular turnover due to graduation better. If Kevin wins, Lee will go The tennis Blue Devil's stiffesl county cades. Let's look at the Friday after Thanks­ (Class of ’56), a former WHS footbal I and there are always concerns as to from third singles to one of our competition w ill come from Summit, But that couldn't prepare me for giving, 2-4 p.m., as a possible date/ player, is among the 129 sailors who who will lill the varsity vacancies. No doubles players, which tells you about last year’s UCT winner, and an im­ what I saw when I got to Clifton Ave. time. Lots of people would be home for die aboard the atomic sub Thresher, fear of the unknown seems to be in the increased strength of this team.” proved Scotch Plains-Fanwood squad. Don't get me wrong. The place had the holidays, and nobody would have April 13, 1959: Gary Kohler's de­ the minds of the Westfield High An additional example of the Blue "Of the teams that I know some­ looked like a drug headquarters for school or work that day. It would be a but as WHS golf coach is spoiled by School (WHS) tennis boys since a Devils' strength is that freshman Evan thing about. Scotch Plains is going to decades. The nice little cottages that I fun fundraiser and a good time for all. , Union, which posts a Wz-HVz victory, very talented group of freshmen have Hisenberg was in a challenge match give us the biggest push in the recall growing up around had become ALL-AMERICAN BOY TRIVIA ANSWER taken to the court. The vacancies are with sophomore John Ramalho for Watchung Conference and Summit darker, and unkempt. But as I drove Speaking of WHS swimming, Ernie (Smitty) Lanning struck out going to be filled by talented person­ third singles. "If Evan manages to had our number for five years. up the street it was startling to see ... congrats go out to junior Pat Daurio, 21 batters in a 10-inning win over nel. The only questions, are the va­ w in. he is still in the hunt to make it as Summit's had a w onderful run. a phe­ nothing. The Clifton Ave. apartments whose 58.27 in the 100-yard breast­ Rahway in the 1960 Union County cancies going to be filled by upper­ a singles player." noted Kapner. nomenal coach and a great program, had been leveled and all that remained stroke at the state Individual Champi­ Tournament. (Losing pitcher Tom classmen or freshmen ? The Blue Devils' doubles lineup said Kapner, "This team has the capa­ w a s. . well, nothing. onships last month earned him All- Hoagland whiffed 17.) The seven­ As of March 31 . one question has may include Hisenberg or Bernstein. bility of doing everything. We cer­ No Max’s. No 6 Clifton Ave. The American honors for 2005. Daurio's inning record is an almost unbeliev­ trip was turning into a melancholy already been answered. Senior Co- Kender and senior Co-Captain An­ tainly are the favored to yvin the 1:55.61 in the 200 individual medley able 19 by Bob Williams in 1951 disaster. As I pulled out of the com­ Captain Alee Wassernian has earned drew"Levy, who was the Union County Watchung Conference. Without at the same meet earned hint All- against Plainfield. Williams was a plex, or what .was left of it. I passed a the spot, at .first singles. Last year, champion at second doubles last year. knowing Summit's real depth, we are American consideration, and he'll find transfer from Dunelleti. grammar school. The name across the Wassernian and Brian Kender, now a Sophomore Jack Trimble is also in certainly capable of recapturing the out next month if he’s one of the top Devil's Den appears every Thurs­ top said "Lena B; Conroy School" senior, placed second in the Union the hunt for a doubles position. county tournament and that is defi­ 100 times and gets All-American in day in the Westfield Leader If you and 1 realized, the day wasn’t a total County Tournament (UCTi at first . "We are looking for the best team; nitely one of our goals. The seniors that event, too. have comments or story ideas, please doubles, losing a, 6-7 (5-7). 6-4,6-3. We have players w ho are not going to have talked about it because we just Raider Netmen Blank The Blue Devils’ medley relay of contact me at bj 1019®'aol.com. burner in the finals against Summit’s play who would have, started for me missed last year. It was such a close Luke Baran, Daurio. Dan Chabanov Max Potesky and Leo Sprinzen, over the past four, five or six years," tournament. Then it comes down to Cranford Boys, 5-0 and Brandon Cuba went 1:39.31 to Cougar Softballers Nip also get All-American consideration. Wassernian has improved greatly in Kapner stated. the sections. Quoting an old friend. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Lady Raiders, 3-2 the off-season and catapulted to the In addition to being talented, this ’One of the great things about high Daurio is the first WHS swimming School boys tennis team blanked The Cranford High School softball Blue Devils' top position. Blue Devil team could be involved in school sports is it's not necessarily All-American since Seth (Stubby) Cranford, 5-0, on April 4. Senior Ja­ team scored three runs in the third Presently, freshman Ravi Netravali making WHS history. Kapner as a how good you are, but how good your Burstein earned the honor in the 100 son Krueger at first singles silenced inning and held off Scotch Plains1 sits in the second singles perch; how­ head coach (which includes soccer, opponents are in a given year."’ butterfly in 1999. Justin Grand, 6-1,6-1, while his fresh­ HALL OF FAME UPDATE Fanwood, 3-2, in the season opener in ever, the last two singles slots are up tennis and swimming), presently to­ Kapner concluded. "This is the stron­ man brother Ryan at second singles Have a candidate for the WHS Ath­ Cranford on April I. Cougar pitcher for grabs and will have been deter­ tals 727 career wins. Former WHS gest freshman class I have ever had in stopped Steve Milwicz, 6-1,6-2. 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Although able to get the ball and she is doing a senior, finished 5-2 with a 1.4 ERA. a two-out RBI double up the middle After the game, Gelmetti con­ we will pick up on that this year." said graduating two key players in catcher really well." Covert commented. “Elaine is a very, very good pitcher. and scored on Gelmetti’s single. cluded, “I threw a ton of drops and Revel. Shanayia Willis and leftfielder Lauren Sophomore Jillian Lusk isexpected For a pitcher, she’s not mental, and “Once again she threw me a pitch they worked very well. My spins re­ No. I pitcher Danielle Chapla. a Manzi. the Raiders return seven of to remain at first base and sophomore that's the thing with her. She does not that I could hit and took advantage of ally made the ball move well along senior, matured very well on the their regular starters, including some Lauren Mains, who was extremely lose her cool. If it's a bad pitch, she it, said Fietkiewicz.” with the fact that the ball moved where mound last year and finished with a superb athletes. effective at third last year and batted will fix it right away. I enjoy coaching In the fourth, the Vikings launched I wanted it to location wise. A combi­ 14-3 record. Junior Nicole Palumbo Defensively, the Raiders are very .338 with 12 doubles, will lake over her. She's fun to be with because she a serious scoring drive when Angela nation of spins and putting the ball in will play first base and junior Angela solid up the middle w ith senior cap- behind the plate for Willis. knows so much about the game. She Belotta was issued a free pass, ad­ play on ground balls, it worked out Belotta. who played second base last tain/second baseman Tayler "Losing Willis, that was hard, but definitely gets the job done.” said Co­ vanced to second on a two-out single very well for our advantage. Our de­ year, has been shifted to shortstop. Cianeiotta. junior shortstop Melissa Mains will get the job done. She vert w ho added, "Jess can get the job by DePalma and darted to third on a fense was really solid today.” Presently, Coach Revel considers se­ Sette and junior centerfielder Kelli basically is an all-around athlete and done as well but they arc completely single by Simpson. However, with Union Catholic 000 000 0 nior Casey DePalma to be the Kaskiw. she reacts well.” Covert said. "She different pitchers. Jess may throw a lot the pads full of Vikings, McGrath Westfield 102 110 x centerfielder. Junior Amy Dooley Also very strong with the "metal had a boot on (injury) from basket­ harder and Elaine may have more con­ closed out the inning by stabbing a most likely will play leftfield and stick," Cianeiotta accumulated a .348 ball and she just started practicing. trol, so as soon as someone picks up blistering shot off the bat of Polumbo. 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Two-Das S/sort Program, ages S nctic Magic. Optical Illusions, Lights Spring Break Goif Camp: This May 31. The cost of the program is lo II. Qualified sports instructors Color Action. Slime, and Sonic hands-on camp is for ages eight to $95 per child. will teach many different sports in Sounds. The program will be of­ 14 and will be held al the Oak Ridge Stroller-Size: This one-hour to­ this program, \s inch includes hockey, fered on Wednesdays front April 13 Golf Course in Clark with teaching tal body workout is aimed at im­ net hall, bocce, lacrosse, and cricket, to May 25 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. al pro Bill McCIuney. This course will proving one's cardiovascular en­ The program will he held at Kramer the Townc House in Green Forest be given Monday through Wednes­ durance. strength and flexibility. Manor Park from 0 lo I p in. on Park Registration prior to April I is day. April 4 to 6. Course times are The class will be held in Tamaques Wednesday and on Thursday. April $70 per person and $75 after this 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 3 p.m. Park on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. 27 and 28. The cost is SMI for resi­ date. The fee is $99 per child. from April 6 through May 25. The dents and $65 for non residents. In Preschool Science Workshop, ages Golf, hands-on camp for ages 8- fee is $48 per person. case of rain, the program will be 3 lo 5. This four-workshop program 14 years, during Sprung Break Week Summer Camps: The Recreation moved indoors to a school facility. includes topics on colors, dinosaurs, - April 4-6, 8:30 lo ll:30 a.m. or Department is taking registrations Scrapbook Studio, axes 7 la 14. senses and more. Parents are en­ noon to 3 p.m. The cost is $99 per for summer camps. Camps are avail­ This program includes title work, couraged lo participate in this pro­ person. able for baseball, basketball, bowl­ cropping and creative lettering, Each gram. The workshop will be offered Hockey Clinics: Students will ing, golf, roller hockey, soccer, ten­ student enrolled will receive a pro­ on Wednesdays, from April 13 to learn basic skills or fine-tune their nis. multi-sports, & wrestling. fessional quality scrapbook album, May 11 from 3:15 to 4 p.m. al the skills with George Giresi and the Teen Center: The Teen Center is page protectors and all the materials fount' House in Green Foresl Park. Westfield High School Ice Hockey open on most Friday evenings dur­ needed. Students should bring It) to Registration prior to April I is $50 SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE...Members of the Rake and Hoe Carden Club of Team. The class is offered to chil­ ing the school year between the Westfield recently planted a Witch Hazel tree in one of the gardens the club 12 photos to the first class Classes per person and $55 afterwards. dren aged 6 to 12, from Monday, hours of 7 and 11 p.m. for all will be held on Mondays, April 4 Girls softball clinic. Kindergar­ maintains for the Miller-Con House Museum in Westfield. The shrub was planted in memory of Nancy Wallace, a founder and charter member of the Rake June 20 through Friday. June 24 Westfield High School students. through May 9. from 4 to 5 p.m. at ten a/seam/grade. This eight-week and Hoe Garden Club. The gardens at Miller-Cory will be featured on Wednes­ from 3:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. at Total Toning: Classes are held the Scotch Hills Country Club. Reg­ instructional program will teach chil­ day, May 18, during "Surf the (harden." a Standard Flower Show and Home Tour Tamaques Park. The cost is $60 per on Mondays and Thursdays from istration prior to March 29 costs dren the basic skills and rules of given by the cluh. Pictured, left to right, are: Alice Cowell, Kris Luka, Club child. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Municipal $70. and $75 after this date. softball. No permanent teams will President; Lindu Parker, Nancy Wallace’s daughter and a club member, and Night Place: The Night Place Building Community Room. 425 fun-tastie loam, ages 7 to 14. be created. Parent volunteers are W illiam W allace, husband of Nancy W allace. program is held throughout the East Brjjad Street. Each session in­ Children will learn to create needed to assist Shon Briggs with school year on select Friday eve­ cludes 10 classes. The fee is $65 keychains, journals and flower pots, this program, which will be offered nings. This program is open lo all per person. using foam board. The program w ill on Wednesdays from May 4 lo June Scotch Plains Library Plans middle school students for a nomi­ Tennis Programs. Classes for he offered on Mondays from April 4 22 from 4 to 5 p.nt. Registration cost nal fee. The program is held from adults and children (ages 3 to 14 to May 9. (torn 5 to 6 p.m at the $40 prior to April 8, and $45 after 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Edison Inter­ yrs.) will begin Saturday. May 7 at Scotch Hills Country Club There this dale. Presentation on Skin Care mediate School. The cost is $2 in the Memorial Park Tennis courts. will hi' no class on April 25. Regis­ Summer Parks, ages 6 to 12, and advance and $3 at the door. The Classes are offered for pee wee, tration is $70 prior lo March 29 and Small Fry Program, ages 3 to 5. SCOTCH PLAINS The Scotch Men and women age 18 and older dates are April 15 and May 13. beginner, advanced beginner and $75 alter tins date. Registration for this program begins Plains Public Library will present are welcome. An adult must accom­ R oad Race: The 15th annual 5- intermediate levels. Look for in­ Scieiu e bun. aget 5 to 17. In this Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.ni. lo a program entitled Skin Care on pany anyone under 18 wishing to Miler and I-Mile Fun Run will be formation distributed throughout hands-on six-week program, chil­ noon in Room 113 of the Municipal Your Own Terms and Your Own attend. Each participant will receive held on a Saturday. April 23. The the schools. dren will create lake-home projects. Building. Registration is $40 before Time" this Saturday. April 9, at 2 a beauty book for class and future I-Mile Fun Run will begin at 9 Trips, State Theatre in New Topics w ill include: Watts-Up, Mag- June lOand $50 after June 13. Space p.m. al the library reference, as well as a free gift. a.m., and the 5-Miler race begins Brunswick, performances of Beauty is limited on all trips on the Small Participants will experience skin This event is free and open to all. 1,ibrarv Invites Public at 9:30 a.m. Registration forms can and The Beast on Wednesday, April Fry program. treatments for dry lips, overw orked Light refreshments will be offered. be obtained at the recreation office 13 at a cost of $33 per person, and To Diabetes Program Willie Wilson Baseball Camp, ages hands, sunless tanning and the new­ The Scotch Plains Public Library or on the department's Website. Smokes Joe ,v Cafe on Friday, May 10 to lb. boys and girls. This camp est innovation in customized anti­ is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. SCOTCH PLAINS - On Wednes­ westfieldnj.net/townhall/recreation. 6 al a cost of $59 per person.The will be held from August 16 lo 19 aging skin care. For more information and direc­ day, April 15. at 7 p.m., the Scotch Soccer Squirts: This one-hour cost includes transportation. from 9 a m. lo 3 p.m. Details will Dawn DeSimone Clark, a Senior tions, please call the library at (908) Plains Public Library will continue course introduces children ages three Please register for the above pro­ follow on this camp. Independent Beauty Consultant 322-5007, extension no. 204, or to five years old to group experi­ grams at: the Westfield Recreation its monthly medical programs with Trip to Vanity Fair Outlets, with Mary Kay Cosmetics, w ill lead visit www.seotlib.org on the "Living w ith Diabetes." presented in ences and basic motor skills through Department. 425 East Broad Street. Wednesday April 20. The bus will the program. Internet. soccer related activities. The course cooperation with Muhlenberg Re­ For further information, please call depart from the Municipal Building will be held al Tamaques Park on the Westfield Recreation Office at gional Medical Center in Plainfield. at 8:30 a.m. and travel to the Vanity Speaker Anne Newswanger, a Reg­ Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. or from (908) 789-4080. Visit us online at: Fair Shopping Outlets in Reading. Funeral Consumers Alliance 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. from April 19 to westfieldnj.net/townhall/recreation. istered Dietician and Certified Dia­ Pa. The bus will return to the park­ betes Educator, will discuss the latest ing lot at 5 p.m. The trip will be held medical news concerning treatment rain or shine. The cost is $20 per Announces Annual Meeting o f this disease. T his event is free and person. Parents Workshop to Focus open nr all, and light refreshments FANWOOD - The Funeral Con­ ing beforehand and an election of BeginnerTennis Lessons for adults sumers Alliance of Central New Jer­ officers. will be available. and children, aged B to 12. Classes Ms. New sw anger is attached to the sey, formerly the Plainfield Area The Funeral Consumers Alliance are limited to 12 students. Students On Mental Health Services Diabetes Center of New Jersey, the Memorial Society, will hold its an­ of Central New Jersey is a not-for- must bring a racquet and a can of nual meeting on Wednesday. April profit organization that is not affili­ WESTFIELD - The Family Sup­ agency responses to allegations of only comprehensive center in the state balls. Registration will be held front 27, at 7:30 p.m. ated with any funeral home. Its pur­ port Organization of Union County child abuse or neglect in New Jer­ that offers education, nutrition, exer­ April 5 to 22. The lessons will be cise and treatment programs for dia­ It will take place on the lower pose is to provide documents in will hold a workshop on helping sey. and with making recommenda­ given in two sessions. Session one betes patients of all ages, including . level of the Fan wood train station, preparation for death. children with special emotional or tions for systemic and comprehen­ runs Mondays and Wednesdays, May located at North and Martine Av­ In addition, the organization sur­ behavioral needs on Tuesday. April sive reform. pregnant women w ith gestational dia­ 2 to 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. Session 2 betes. enues. veys area funeral homes and pub­ 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at its Ms. Christiano will share infor­ runs Mondays and Wednesdays from The Scotch Plains Library is lo- Attorney John Wood Goldsack will lishes a list for members of the most Westfield office, located at 137 mation on how to access services June 6 to 29. The cost is $45 per catedat '1927 Hurtle Avenue. For more be the speaker for the meeting, the reasonable homes that provide ex­ Elmer Street. and identify resources, and answer ■ person hut $50 after April 22, topic of which will he "Changes in cellent service. Gianine Christiano, a member of questions from parent inloonatioriand directions, please call Children's times are from 6 to 7 p.m. the Hhmry at (908) 322-5007, exten­ the New Jersey Inheritance Taxes.” For more information, please con­ the board of the FSO, will be the caregivers of children with special All classes are held at Kramer Manor sion no. 204, Or visit www.scotlib.org. There also will be a discussion of tact the Funeral Consumers Alli­ featured speaker. She also currently emotional and behavioral needs. Park. wills, living wills, federal inherit­ ance of Central New Jersey. 724 serves as Coordinator of the Bureau Those planning to attend are in­ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ance taxes and related topics. Park Avenue. Plainfield 07060 or of Citizen Complaints for the Of­ vited to submit specific problems call (908) 889-6289. fice of the Child Advocate in Tren­ TOWN OF WESTFIELD A question-and-answer period will and questions to the FSO in ad­ BOARD OF HEALTH follow the presentation, and compli­ ton. vance of the event. mentary refreshments will be served. The Office of the Child Advocate The FSO is a system partner in Public notice is hereby given that an Ordinance of which the following is a copy was See it all on the Web! introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Westfield Board of Health at a There will be a short -business meet- is an independent watchdog agency the New Jersey Department of Hu­ meeting held on April 4,2005. The Board of Health wilt further consider the same for final www.goleader.com charged with investigating, review­ man Services, Division of Child Be­ passage on May 2; 2005 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Administrative PUBLIC NOTICE ing, monitoring and evaluating state havioral Health Services. Conference Room of the Westfield Municipal Building located at 425 East Broad Street. TOWN OF WESTFIELD This workshop is offered free of Westfield, New Jersey at which time and place members of the public will be given an PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. PLANNING BOARD charge, but reservations are sug­ Mary ou Fashnno So’tis Notice is hereby given that the Westfield TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD gested. To submit advance ques­ Board Secretary PLANNING BOARD Planning Board at its meeting on Monday INVITATION TO BID tions and situations or to reserve a GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 89 April 4, 2005 memorialized the following Notice is hereby given that the PLAN­ AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF Sealed proposals will be received by the place, please call Gail, Kathy or Board action taken at the special planning NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF WESTFIELD TO ESTABLISH PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY Town of Westfield in the Council Cham­ Vickie at (908) 789-7625. board meeting on March 10, 2005: FAN W O O D after public hearing on March RANGES RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East 23, 2005 granted approval for a variance OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION STATE 04-25(V) D. VILLANE CONSTRUCTION, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at PUBLIC NOTICE at 370 North Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer­ OF NEW JERSEY". LLC, 621 GLEN,AVENUE, 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, April sey being Block 68, Lot 1. TOWN OF WESTFIELD BLOCK 801 LO T 23 SEEKIN G 25, 2005 for the !6e it ordained by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH Documents pertaining to this applica­ PLANNING BOARD of New Jersey, that General Ordinance No 89 entitled as above be adopted as follows: VARIANCE APPLICANT "2005 SIDEWALK REPLACE­ tion are available for public inspection at MENT PROGRAM IN THE Borough Hall during normal business Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Section 1 SEEKS TO DIVIDE EXISTING Planning Board at its meeting on Monday TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW hours. The following personnel positions and salary ranges are hereby established for officers LOT INTO TWO LOTS. THE April 4, 2005 memorialized the following J E R S E Y ”. Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Cooney and employees ot the Board ot Health and shall be effective as of January 1 ,2005. EXISTING HOUSE AND GA­ Board action taken on March 7, 2005: 370 North Avenue RAGE WILL REMAIN ON ONE The work under this Proposal includes Job Title Salary Range Fanwood. New Jersey 07023 05-03(V) FRANCIS HADDAD, 315 OF THE NEW LOTS AND A the furnishing of all labor, materials and Regional Health Officer $76,000-5112,568 1 T - 4/7/05, The Tim es Fee: $14,79 NEW HOME WILL BE BUILT equipment necessary to complete the work JEFFERSON AVENUE, Public Health Nurse $61,000 • $75,000 B LOCK 2206, LO T 4 SEEKIN G ON THE OTHER NEW LOT. as described in the Contract Specifica­ PUBLIC NOTICE Section 2 Approved with conditions. tions, and Proposals shall be in accor­ MINOR SUBDIVISION AP­ PROVAL WITH VARIANCES. This Ordinance shall take ettect immediately after final passage and publication Kenneth B. Marsh dance with such Specifications and the TOWN OF WESTFIELD , according to law terms proposed in the Contract. APPLICANT SEEKING TO Secretary INVITATION TO RE-BID DEMOLISH EXISTING HOUSE .1 T - 4/7/05, The Leader. Fee: $54.06 The major items under this contract in­ 1 T - 4/7/05, The Leader Fee: S21.42 AND CREATE TWO (2) NEW clude the following in estimated quantities: SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE­ CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUN­ SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 110 lineal feet of granite block curb CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT LOTS FROM THE EXISTING 16.000 square feet of concrete sidewalk SINGLE LO T. Denied. TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 425 EAST (4 inches thick) BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW 2.000 square feet of concrete sidewalk Kenneth B. Marsh JERSEY, AT 10:00 A.M,, PREVAILING Public notice is hereby given that an Ordinance of which the following is a copy was N O TIC E IS H ER EB Y GIVEN that Ann (6 inches thick) Secretary TIME ON MONDAY, APRIL25,2005 FOR: 1 T - 4/7/05, The Leader Fee. $18.87 introduced, read arid passed on lirsl reading by ttie Westfield Board of Health at a Marie Switzer. Assessor of the Tow n of Reset 1,200lineal feet ot bluestone side­ meeting held on April 4, 2005. The Board of Health will further consider the same for final Westfield in the County of Union, has filed walk 2005 TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE passage on M a y 2005 at 5:30 p m The meeting will be held in the Council Conference her reports, maps and assessments for 2,200 square feet of new bluestone side­ PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING Room ot the Westfieid Municipal Building located at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. special benefits done under ordinances walk-minimum (2 inches thick) TOWN OF WESTFIELD New Jersey at wim n lime and place members of the public will be given an opportunity therein named. She has ascertained the ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND All bidders must submit with their bid MUST BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE PLANNING BOARD to be .heard concerning said ordinance,, whole cost of materials, incidental grading a copy of their New Jersey Business AND B EFO R E T H E H O U R ABOVE M EN­ Marylou Fashano-Soltis and expenses incurred in the construction Notice is hereby given that the Westfield ■ Board Secretary of the improvements therein named and Registration Certificate. Failure to sub­ TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Planning Board at its meeting on Monday mit proof of registration will disqualify BY A CERTIFIED CHECK, OR BID BOND, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 88 has assessed the lands and premises April 4, 2005 memorialized the following AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF fronting on the improvements to the amount the bid. PAYABLE TO THE TOWN OF Board"aefion taken on March 7, 2005: The successful hidrlfir shall start con­ W F R T F lF l IN WESTFIELDTO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 87 OFTHE BOARD OF HEALTH that they bcc” specifically fc'6.-YeMltou\ n t h f AMOUNT o r struction ten (10) days after notice of award $500.00. EACH BID MUST ALSO BE 05-02 MARGARET BUONTEMPO, ONE Li. t liufcO AN omulNANOfc HtLATING TO SALARIES OF OFFICERS The ordinances and improvements are KIRKVIEW CIRCLE, BLOCK AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF of Contract is given, and shall complete all ACCOMPANIED BY A SURETY COM­ as follows: 4401, L O T 33 SEEKIN G M INOR WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ". work within ninety (90) calendar days after PANY CERTIFICATE STATING THAT SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2057 notice to proceed. SAID SURETY COMPANY WILL PRO­ SUBDIVISION APPROVAL WITH B eit ordained by the Board ot Health of the Town ot Westfield. County ot Union, State AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING Proposals shall be in writing on the forms VIDE THE BIDDER WITH THE RE­ NO VARIANCES, APPLICANT 01 New Jersey, that General Ordinance No. 87 entitled as above be amended as follows: FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF furnished and must be delivered at the QUIRED PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE SEEKING TO CREATE THREE Section 1 SIDEWALK AND CON­ place and before the hour above men­ FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT, (3) CON FO R M IN G SINGLE FAM ­ ILY BUILDING LOTS FROM THE The following annual salaries are hereby fixed lor officers and employees of the Board STRUCTION OF NEW SIDE­ tioned, and must be accompanied by a BY A NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT AND EXISTING SINGLE LOT Ap­ ot Health and shall be retroactively payable from January 1, 2005. WALK AT VARIOUS LOCA­ certified check or bid bond payable to the A CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION T IO N S IN T H E TO W N AND Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at STATEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF proved with conditions. Regional Health Officer $ 74.202.00 {base pay - Westfield) THE APPROPRIATION OF least ten percent (10% ) of the base amount OWNERSHIP, ON THE FORMS IN­ Ft S Kenneth B. Marsh S 38,366.00 (base pay - Health Contracts) MONIES NECESSARY of the bid, but not less than $500 00 nor CLUDED IN, AND EXPLAINED IN THE Secretary S 10.131.00 (longevity) THEREFOR. more than $20,000 00. Each bid must CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. 1 T - 4Z7/05, The Leader Fee: £18 36 Public Health Nurse S 26,535.00 (base pay - Westfield) Passed and adopted May 21, 2002 also be accompanied by a Surety Com­ ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH A T. $ 35,990 00 (base pay - Health Contracts) SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO.2085 pany Certificate stating that said Surety THEIR BID A COPY OF THEIR NEW PUBLIC NOTICE -.company .Mali provide the buddm with the CERTIFICATE. TOWN OF WESTFIF1 n » Pr oo (base pay - w esTtTeTqf —— FORTHFRPPl ArCUCijTAr reauired Performance bond in the full FAII HOP TO CHPMit Health.Snecinlisl C 1 Q ear - a $ 12.(XX) increase above the rate care about the taxpay ers." meeting at the Masonic Lodge, lo­ design, each annual event has effi­ he would have been paid. Mr. Nazza. a senior citizen, was told cated at 1011 Central Avenue in ciently attracted a wide array of bid­ "It's ihe gift that keeps on giving." by Mr. Barry that the public was not ders. Westfield, at noon on Monday, April Mr Paterson slated, allowed to “attack ihe motives" of the We've also tried to reduce risk by 11. Attendees will hold a "Member Mr. Devanney said Mr Romankow board after he referred to some board adding regulatory certainty to the pro­ Appreciation Luncheon." made the salary request. The county actions as “crooked and political." cess - such as finalizing the results Andrea L. Spencer-Linzie. Execu­ manager kaid Mr. Codey w as hired spe­ In other business, ihe freeholders w ithin tw o days of the auction’s con­ tive Director of the YWCA of Eastern cifically due to his expertise in orga­ officially named the county’s new pub­ clusion - which has helped attract Union County, will speak to the group. nized crime cases. He was reportedly lic safely building in honor of long­ more interest. In all, 25 pow er suppli­ She is expected to give a talk on given a one-year assignment starting time Sheriff Ralph G. Frochlich. ers took part in the bidding this year, w hat the club has done and can do in last October 1. Sheriff Frochlich. who was elected to and there was a greater mix of partici­ the future to better help the YWCA/ Mr. Devanney said an employee in his record lUthterm this past November, pants, including generators, market­ EUC's Project Protect Domestic Vio­ the prosecutor’s office, who was earn­ resides in Elizabeth, w here he served as ing $ I 20,000. retired at around the time ers and financial houses. This created lence Program. The club has sup­ a policeman for 20 years and later as a Mr Codey was hired. Mr. Devanney a more competitive process, which - ported two rooms at the shelter for city councilman. He is the longest serv ­ four years, and last year purchased said Mr. Codes cost the county around ing sheriff in county history. coupled with the large-scale size of $40,(XX) in additional funds new furniture for these rooms. The new public safety building, lo­ the contracts - helped mitigate in­ Jerry Goldman of Elizabeth said he Ms. Spencer-Linzie also will dis­ cated on North Avenue in Westfield, creases in electric rates, as well as fell the additional salary seemed like "a will house the Union County drew praise from all industry sectors. cuss her organization's new program big sum of money." of transitional housing for victims of Prosecutor's Office forensics and com­ Our BGS auction provides a sound Mr. Devanney said there was no guar­ munications units; the headquarters of domestic violence and their children, method to meet our state's electric antee that Mr Codey would have ac­ the Union County Police Department, also entitled Project Protect. needs at the lowest possible price. We RECOGNIZED FOR EFFORTS...Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski cepted the county position if the salary and the Union County Office of Emer­ are providing the benefits of a com­ Individuals interested in coming to presents Peter Ortuso of Westfield with a resolution thanking him for his work in had not been increased. gency Management. petitive wholesale market to consum­ the luncheon, who have not already opening the recently recovered time capsule from the cornerstone of the Union Mr. Goldman also questioned the The building, which is nearing ers at the retail level. Over the past confirmed plans to attend, are asked County Courthouse. Mr. Ortuso. a welder with the Union County Division of county on the hiring of State Assembly­ completion, is expected to open some­ two years, the price of crude oil has to call (908) 233-2339. 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It is hereby determined and stated that the streets being improved (908) 322-6700 ext. 243. Bonds and Notes Authonzed $ 72,730 1 T - 4/7/05, The Times Fee: $20.40 under the terms of the New Jersey statues are of “Class B" or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law Period of Usefulness 10 years not including a copy of a valid and active (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Prequalification/Ciassification Certificate J. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new PUBLIC NOTICE Bond Law”). will be rejected as being non-responsive communication and signal systems equipment consisting of telephone, computer and TOWN OF WESTFIELD to bid requirements. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,911,000 other information technology equipment and improvements for the use of various Town Ail bidders must be prequalified in ac­ State Grant Appropriated $ 160,000 departments, offices and agencies. Public Notice is hereby given that ordi­ cordance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, Down Payment Appropriated $ 83,500 nances as follows were passed and Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 26,250 as amended by Chapter 188. Laws of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,667,500 adopted by the Town Council of the Town Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,250 1968 as set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Period of Usefulness 10 years of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Labor in connection with the project shall Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 25,000 March 29. 2005. B Undertaking of storm water drainage and sanitary sewer improvements at Period of Usefulness 10 years be paid not less than wages as listed in Claire J. Gray various locations. Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur­ Partial funding for the refurbishing of the Mindowaskin Park Gazebo. Acting Town Clerk Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 157,500 suant-to Chapter 46Q-ef fhe New^ewey Down Payment Appropriated------8 7,600 — *— -— —'— $ ~ ro u u — ~ GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1847 Laws of 1963. nr the 11 .C rw>»r»rr»or>t <-'* Bonds and Notes Authorized $ isnnno Down Pavmont Apiwvwigjyt i ,D0u AH Uh LON ANCfc 1U ESTAB­ Labor W age Determinations, whichever re rio a a t usefulness 40 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 30,000 LISH A CAP BANK are higher for each class of labor. Period of Usefulness 10 ._ ,years____ Bidding shall be in conformance with the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1848 C Undertaking of various improvements to the Municipal Building and the Public applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. L. Undertaking of energy efficiency lighting improvements at the Municipal Building AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Works Complex, and replacement of the roof on the North Side Train Station. It is hereby 18A.18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub­ and throughout the Town’s traffic signal system. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. determined and stated that the public buildings being improved are of “Class B” or lic School Contracts Law.” 1836 E N TITL E D “AN ORDI­ equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 75,600 Bidders are required to comply with the NANCE TO AMEND THE Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 176,400 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,600 CODE OF THE TOWN OF requirements of Affirmative Action Regu­ Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 72,000 lation P .L 1975, Chapter 127 (N JA C Down Payment Appropriated $ 8,400 WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, Period of Usefulness 5 years 17:27). Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 168,000 “ADMINISTRATION,” AR­ Bids may be held by the Board of Educa­ Period of Usefulness 15 years T IC L E II, T O W N O FFIC ER S tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $3,043,000 days from the date of the opening of Bids 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS use of the Engineering Department consisting of (i) land surveying equipment and (ii) State Grant Appropriated $ 160,000 for the purpose of reviewing the bids and AND SALARY SCHEDULE,” computer equipment for a geographic information system (GIS) for Town data. Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 380,000 investigating the qualifi-cations of bidders, SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 5.250 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $2,503,000 prior to awarding of the Contract. Down Payment Appropnated $ 250 Section 20 Coats: $145,270 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1849 The Board of Education reserves the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 5.000 Useful Life: 12.07 years right to reject any or ail bids or to waive Period of Usefulness 10 years G E N E R A L O RD INANCE 1835 informality in the bidding if in its judgment This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. FIXING THE ANNUAL SALA­ the School Board and public interest will E. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the Claire J. Gray RIES FOR THE MAYOR AND be served by so doing. use of the Department of Public Works (“DPW ”) consisting of (i) a street sweeper and (ii) Acting Town Clerk COUNCIL MEMBERS AND By order of the Board of Education, various equipment. Town of Westfield CERTAIN OFFICERS AND Westfield, New Jersey. 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Pubijcation ^ lie lllcstfirlft llcn&er and The Scotch PIaln> - Kanwood TIMES Thursday, April 7, 2005 Page 21 -fc Local Stars # mneut Free County Workshop Will Explain Arts Grant Writing C O U N T Y - I he Union County needs a well-constructed grant proposal,” Board ot Chosen Freeholders will host a said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, liai­ free grant-writing workshop for commu­ son to the Cultural and Heritage Pro­ nity arts organizations, schools, libraries, grams Advisory Board. health ami social service agencies and She said chc workshop will “take orga­ other non-profit groups on Wednesday, nizers through the pn»cess of writing a April 13, at 7 p.m. in the Union County grant proposal step-by-step and discuss the Administration Building Annex. 300 specific components o f a successful uppli- North Avenue. East in Westfield. cation.incluuingadcscription of the project. The workshop will provide specific the budget and the marketing plan." information and guidelines for complet­ Freeholder Chairman Rick Proctor ing applications for the Union County said, “ I he purpose ot the grant program Arts C if ant Program. Funds are made is to enrich the quality of life in Union available through the New Jersey State County by stimulating and supporting NEW POSITION...Juan Pineda, left, has been promoted to the position of New Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Associate Director. He is pictured, above, l 'ou nci I on the Art s, I )epa rt men t of State, the production, presentation and cre­ with Dr. Theodore Schlosberg, NJWA Founder and Executive Director. a partner agency with the National En­ ation of the arts." dowment for the Arts. To register for the workshop or to WINNING BUNNY.. .Jack McKinley, 7, of Westfield rcccndy won First place in his age All non-profit groups and arts orgam obtain more information, please write category for his entry into the annual Easter picture-coloring contest sponsored by Drug /ations that w ish to offer an arts project to the county’s Division of Cultural and NJWA Names Juan Pineda Fair. Jack and other category prizewinners were given a choice of prizes from throughout the public arc eligible to apply for gram 1 lentajze Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, Eliza the store. The annual coloring contest has been held at the store for many years and is funds. Arts activities held from January 1 beth (T202, call (908) 558-2550. or c one of twoycarly coloring contests held at the store. Pictured, above, the Westfield store to December 31 of 2006 are eligible. mail culturalinfo^ucnj.org. Relay users As New Associate Director manager, Carl Nazzaro, stands with Jack while he holds his prizes and winning entry. “An organization in search ot funding may dial 7-1-1. WESTFIELD Juan Pineda, vet­ Un Hallo In Maschcra. Prior to his eran Broadway actor, vocal music in­ joining NJWA, he was a member of the Lowen & Navarro to Perform structor at the New Jersey Workshop cast of Miss Saigon and an interna­ Fanwood Arts Council Plans for the Arts’ (NJWA) Music Studio, tional cast of The King and 1. and co-founder of the Little Opera 1 le also appeared recently at Lincoln At Westfield Church on Apr. 16 Company of New Jersey/ has been se­ Center in the Fourth Annual Concert of Poetry Workshop on Apr. 17 lected as Associate Director o f NJWA. Excell cnee, which recognizes Asian- WESTFIELD th e Coffee With based singer/songwriters Lowen & In this position, Mr. Pineda will be Americans who have contributed to the Conscience Concert Series of N avarro in concert at the First U nited responsible for specific managerial d u ­ arts. I lis other theatrical credits include FANWOOD In celebration of how to get poetry published. He Westfield will present Los Angeles- Methodist Church. 1 East Broad ties and work closely with NJWA various opera, stage, cabaret, film and National Poetry Month, the Fanwood will also display a variety of poetry Street in Westfield, on Saturday, April Founder and Executive Director Dr. recording projects, both internationally Arts Council will host a free poetry- magazines and resource directories 16. I heodore Schlosberg. to help achieve workshop on Sunday, April 17, from 1 published in New Jersey and else­ and within the United States. Freebo & Photoglo will open for the organization’s goals. to 3 p.m. at the Patricia Kuran Arts where. Dr. Schlosberg said Mr. Pineda was Leah Jarvis Lowen & Navarro, and doors will Mr. Pineda has been a member of the selected “lor his vision, commitment Center on Watson Road, next to The workshop will he followed by a ■■ 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 2 - »" open at 7:30 p.m., with the concert NJWA lor the past five years. Fie has to students and parents, and his educa­ Fanwood Borough Hall. reading o f poetry by winners of the Mrs. Jarvis is also proud of Courtney’s beginning at 8 p.m. The $14 admis­ directed the summer theater produc­ tional and administrative background. The workshop will be led by 2004 Fanny Wood Day Poetry Con­ pottery pieces, and reported that Liz sion fee will benefit Habitat for Hu­ tions at the Westfield Summer Work­ His creativity and implementation of Fanwood poet and editor Tom Plante, test: John Kenworthy of Elizabeth, will be studying crafts, such as glass- manity. shop and is the director of the NjWA’s ideas, along with his proven manage­ publisher of E X IT 13 magazine, an Barbara Wirkus of Kenilworth and blowing and beadwork, in Califor­ Lowen & Navarro have recorded Musical 1 heater Workshop. rial skills, have led to tremendous suc­ annual poetry publication produced in Gary Szelc o f Fanwood. nia after graduating WHS. Witness­ five CD s including their own acoustic- Recently, he played the role of cess in all his endeavors, FI is appoint­ the borough since 1988. For more information about the ing Katherine’s growth as an artist, based arrangements and lyrics. Artists Ricardo in the Little Opera Company ment will be a key factor in the future In addition to discussing sources of workshop, upcoming events or direc­ from her freshman year to Art L has such as Pat Renatar. T h e Bangles, The ot New Jersey’s production of Verdi s development of the NJWA." inspiration for writing poetry, Mr. tions to the center, please call (908) also brought a hearty smile to the FourTops, Dave Edmunds, The Temp­ Plante will offer suggestions about teacher’s race. tations, and others have recorded, their 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. Where does such an amazing display works. Community Concert Band of creativity come from? For more information on the duo, POPCORN" “I believe it is part natural talent please visit www.lownav.com. and what the district does for its Reservations ate strongly recom­ (p Melinda and Melinda: Prepares Summer Season students." she concluded. "The kids mended. and may be made by calling are very enthusiastic and willing ro rhe concert hotline at (908) 522-1501 WESTFIELD - I he W'estflcld Com­ The Westfield C 'omnium tv Concert munity Concert Band, under the direc­ walk through the doors of this class­ [email protected]. Band is seeking experienced musicians Good and Mediocre tion of Maestro I homas Connors, is room, where they don’t mind be­ Please leave a first and last name, the on the baritone horn, tuba, trombone preparing lor their 93fd Season of Sum­ coming involved in hard work and number of seats needed and a tele­ or oboe for potential vacancies. Musi­ being challenged." phone number. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER mess, though the smiley mask version is mer Concerts in Mindowaskin Park cians must be available for rehearsals on : a roixwRNs certainly more drastic than the other. Dr. Connor's, Director of Instru­ Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 Melinda;uni Melinda, live latest film by Note, However, that she is a tough mental Music Studies and Assistant p.m. at rhe Community Room in the 4 Woody Alien, attempts to prose you can customer. If the description weren't so Professor of Music Education at Kean Westfield Municipal Building, along have your tragedy and cdt it, too. Or, unladylike, we’d say she was full of spit University, will celebrate his inaugural with the aforementioned concert dates. \ L Queen of Arts something like that. And it has me thinking and vinegar. Tragedy or comedy, this is 1 might write a Country' Western song. one gal who won’t go softly into the Craft Projects. Books, anil Patterns Last year my dog died. Then, just a few night. And so the inevitable question is, tor All the Year Round months later, after a 75-year run, the art can Melinda find happiness, or at least deco Jersey City wonder that was my redemption, despite the sins (or misfor­ Wonderful Watches, Watercolor favorite Chinese restaurant closed down tunes) of her past? for good. And now, approaching the In the more severe account, a dishev­ Keep Track of Springtime’s Beauty twilight of his career, one of mv very' eled* pill-popping, booze-demanding favorite filmmakers has again decided to Melinda, just arrived from the Midwest, By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN cations, “Painting the Impressionist go off on a tangent. I’m singing the “I barges in on a polite dinner parry being SfWi.ilh Written for !hl \\~<-.t'f'uld I c.nlcr jiul Hu. Juries Watercolor’ by Lee Boynton and Don’t Have Lime for This” blues. given by actor Lee (Jonnv l ee Mfilerj Darice, a leader in cop-quality craft Linda Gottlieb (2004, $24.95) This artistic experimentation was all and his wife laurel (Chloe Sevigny). I he Westfield Community Concert Band supplies since 1954 in Ohio, has or “ The Art of Watercolor’ bv w ell and gixid 20 and 30 years ago. When This Melinda, having cheated on her season with the hand this summer. To participate or for more information, manufactured all of the tools and ^ Charles LeClair (1999, $29.95). Allen threw- us for a loop in 1978 with doctor-husband, has lost custody o f her This season’s performances will be please call Dr.^Connors at (9< )8) 737-4327. ingredients for crafting a chic rib­ "Painting..." puts the history Interiors, we figured he had a right to his children. And it has led her from one ill held on Thursdays, June 23. and 30, The band is sponsored by the bon watch sure to be admired by !• of watercolor and examples In- serious side. As long as he didn’t overdo it. starred affair to the next. But now, thanks and July 7, 14, and 2 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Westfield Recreation Department, friends who will want to know, noted artists at the front of the And his Stardust Memories (1980), a to Ice and laurel, she meets the man­ N1 indowaskins gazebo. Bruce Kaufmann. Director. "How did you make that'" volume, recommends the Bergmanesque assault on the* fans who nerly Ellis Moonsong (Ohiwetel bjiofor), "liked him better when he was funny," For Darice, Olga Sinnantond de­ proper supplies, and helps art­ a budding young Composer who may or turns out much better than we may have signed the grosgrain ribbon watch, ists become familiar with a may not be her knight in shining armor. thought. We’ve had the decades to put his Community Music Center which features Oarice’s flavs less Jew­ color palette. Readers also learn Meanwhile, in the funnier Melinda movie career in perspective. elry Designer line of products, in­ how to depict artificial, re­ story, our childless and heretofore hap O f course we grew a little impatient in cluding their Serpentine Watch flected, and natural indoor and less heroine lives downstairs. And the 1982 when he let loose his overly cov and Sets Last Jazz Jam of Year Face in Silver, silver end crimps, outdoor light. Finally, this book soiree she dazedly waltzes in on is being pretentious Midsummer Night's Sex MURRAY HILL Suburban Com­ Olsen, the Jazz Jam will also include a silver D-rings, and other findings. Helps artists learn how to make given by indie film producer Susan Comedy. It was bad enough we were munity Music Center (SCM O will host faculty woodwinds Specialist, bassist and The finished product, which black and white value scales, (Amanda Peer) and her underemployed losing some of our. friends to drugs and the last \ sptrtr oriffrrrHifH1. t.urgfo iftn... A sclcuion of porcelain, stoneware. ■\is: .sonsucuni veil; smimhi i ;r u t l u r , a - c «v».’g Cv» - t-» - mouths is. “Is lifo rrauir or Crab a lawn rhair and a wiutrscty .tv red Ware and other pieces will be avail­ enratmg Mothers and I Lmghters.'' Her Apparently, “Hovv many- angels can filled you’re your favorite vorite colors to he indicated. succinctly puts it, “He’s despondent, he’s able. arWeH as iuiutiona! (Ueces. onc mother. Connie, will also attend. you fit on the head of a pin?” and “Is man desperate, nes suicidal. All the comic ele- • Tickets are $40 each, including hot munchtes and head over to your Springtime brings to mind of-a-kind sculpuires and decorative inherently good or bad?’’ were already ments are in place." and cold hors d’oeuvres. chaffing dishes favorite park this spring. But, don’t bursts of color and the drive objects of art. wken. But no matter. IT is serves the It must have looked good on paper. and a cash bar. . forget “The Watercolor Sketch­ to create something new and Only cash and checks will be ac­ book Kit" bv Curtis Tappenden exciting. Whether using a auteur’s purpose, which is to be obscure, In fact, rummaging its parts for the For more information, please call entertaining and intelligent, all in one fell cepted on all purchases. (Chronicle Books, 2002, $22.95), brush tor watercolors or cap­ purposes of this review, it comes to Lorraine Wojtowicz at (908) 353-7171, swoop. In other words, like most o f his For more information, please visit Just a few weeks ago, I used this turing time with a trendy mind that this might have done better if extension no. 117 or e-mail carter, he rarely takes the easy- way. WWW. pottersgui idn j.org. iorra i ne. woj tow icz^ uwguc.org. kit, which includes a 144-page handm ade watch , seize the sea­ it were a paper ... a graduate school Hence, while Sy (Wallace Shawn), a guidebook. 96-page watercolor son for all it is worth. thesis. It would have probably received successful purveyor of Broadway farces pad, five watercolor blocks in a better grade than it’s getting here. contends laughter makes the world go a porcelain palette and fWo “fl Wheels * “Colors and “The Water- But its a film, and while a valiant try, round, a colleague insists its tragedy sturdy brushes, to create my hncelet. color Sketchbook Kit ’ are avail­ what it attempts amounts to cinematic that makes Sammy run. The roundtable CJJerone S cU of Wumc own impulsive floral watercolor. Al­ able at alchemy. Falling short of that goal, the contributes its opinions. ‘ NEW JERSEY REGISTERED PROVIDER ter finishing the edges of the water- www.chronidebooks.com, the Watson- process is visible if not self-conscious. And But it’s S'y who steers the hypothesis thus Melinda and Melinda fails to integrate color with some decorative scissors Guptill books may be purchased at all that is to become the plot. And to prove Teachers and embellishing with ribbon and major booksellers or through their into one full-bodied entertainment. Erit alt Instruction on his point, he uses the example of duel­ ./III Instruments, loin and fust mbits sentiments, this kit helped me create websites, Interweave Press books may be ing Melindas, both engagingly portrayed a last-minute birthday card. bought at \%MW.interweavcpress.com, by Radha Mitchell. Switching back and Melinda and Melinda, rated PG-13. is Kindermusik classes for ages 0 to 7 Mavbe you would like to brush up and Darice products may be found at all forth, from his humorous point of view a Fox Searchlight Pictures release directed College Prep Division on your watercolor skills. If so. find major craft stores and perused at to a dark alternative emphasizing the fry Woody Allen and stars Radha Mitchell. Rivensalk Pla/a a copy o f the Watson-Guptill publi­ www.darice.com. tragedy of Melinda’s plight, we have two Will Ferrell and Chloe Sesignv. Running 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 256 Moms Avenue • Springfield (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688 talcs o f the same person. H er life is a time: 100 minutes. Page 22 Thursday, April 7, 2005 E h e M retfiv lh U rtth rr and The Scotch Ptaln* - Fanwood TIMES A Watchunc Communications, Inc. Pubucation

WHS Art Teacher Leah Jarvis Beams INSIDE; QUEEN OF m i a r t s EXPLORE* WATFRCOLOR. WATCHES As Students Grow, Explore New Skills By MICHELLE HELEN U POIDEVIN Mrs. Jarvis graduated from Long Is­ enhance the program. rhis £ Enteit(\uiiy\ent Spn utt\ a tttten Ax I hr WntfieU lander and Thr Tmr* land University in New York and Fine Arts Department Supervisor WESTFIELD Between 2:05 and Bridgeport University in Connecticut. Dr. Linda King “is behind us 1(H) 2:45 p.m. on a uuict Thursday after­ She received her Bachelor of Science fn-reem,” noted Mrs. Jarvis, who, in noon in March, Westfield High School degree in Fine Arts and Education, 2003, received the Loose Memorial (WHS) art teacher U*ah Jarvis can be with a m inor in art therapy. Award for Excellence in Education. ‘Desperate Scrapbookers’ Convene found encouraging students like After teaching in Elizabeth and “The parents are also very* support­ C iriffith Simms, 18, to create one of his briefly at Roosevelt Intermediate School ive o f all of the arts, the students needs best storyboards. in Westfield, Mrs. Jarvis currently and teachers’ professional development At Sessions in Mountainside, Beyond “W hat’s the difference between this teaches Art I and World ( ’rafts Sam­ needs,” she said. one and that one?” he asked the teacher, pler. which offers students a taste of W'atching parents proudly hanging By UNDA CONDRILLO tiful albums that result from regular dies shared tips and showed oft their y * W « v Written hu The Wntiicid I ctJrt nul Ihe Time* affectionately known to some of her different ethnic backgrounds and crafts students’ artwork in downtown mer­ attendance at scrap sessions is second­ best work, along with intermittent in­ pupils as “Jarvi,” while pointing to the associated with cultures through sand- chants’ windows every year to celebrate MOUNTAINSIDE — Have you ary to the much needed moral support struction by the leaders" on how to use National Youth Art M onth, as well as noticed that scrapbooking groups seem the women need in their lives, not the latest product. To add to the multi­ to be. pardon the pun, cropping up the cooperation between the business- much unlike our pioneer forbearers. level marketing craze, a Mary Kay con­ everyw owners. parents and teachers to bring here? From monthly workshop But scrapbooking can be addictive. sultant dropped by to offer complimen­ sessions. the event together, also demonstrates to invitation-only One self-described scrapbooking junkie tary hand massages to the gals when to Mrs. Jarvis the uniqueness and de­ scrapbooking soirees, to all night scrap recently confessed that her stash of t heir hands, so cramped, could no longer votion of the school district. till you d ro p ' slumber parties, the lat­ stickers could easily replenish an entire operate their “corner rounders.” est trend has taken suburbia bv storm. When she began teaching in aisle at A.C. Moore. So serious are Along with the usual exchange of largely responsible for the Westfield, she told I he l cadet/limes, some, they supplement the urge to cut playful banter, an ounce (or two) of scrapmania is a company called Cre­ she was imprevsed with the caliber of and tape (never paste!) by hosting home gossip was more than a gratuitous dose creativity demonstrated by the students. ative Memories, the brainchild of “But now,” she noted, “it seems the Rhonda Anderson, a housewife, mother students are even more comfortable and avid scrapbooker, and Chervl within themselves to take on larger Lightle, a photo album company rep­ pieces of art. They don’t stay the m ini­ resentative. m um amount of time for class, but Who would have guessed that after they want to stay longer.” just one phone call in 1987, when the Three art teachers, who share Room two discussed the endless possibilities 235, have watched the enrollment for making photo albums, that one dav the Art I and Art II classes burgeoning there would be thousands of people beyond their imaginations, Now, after giving presentations, selling albums and working with Dr. King on rewriting spreading the photo-preservation mes­ the department's curriculum, she re­ sage throughout the world? ported that a Graphics II class would What has evolved goes something like this: s i nhctle-H Lr 1‘okkvm lur 77k Westfield Ix-mIci .ind 77ir l ime< be added to next fall’s course offerings. CREATIVE M ENTOR... Westfield High School art teacher Leah Its 7:30 p.m. and local suburban Jarvis discusses some options for finishing off a student’s patch housewives walk out of their homes quilt with photograph transfers. The student attends Ms. Jarvis’ carrying cases full of photos and meet half-year World drafts Sampler class. up at a convenient venue, such as a characters on his storyboard. painting, sewin community center or an in-home base­ "Well, one of the faces isn’t squinting quilting, beadwor ment workshop, to practice their craft. J he modern-day moms converge in as much," she responded. paper-making and „ __ linda londrillo lor The W at fold lejiler jiui 77if Times Later, Sarah, another student is about other techniques. droves, much like the quilting bees o f CREATING MEMORIES FROM OTHER MEMORIES...“Quecn of the Crop" to scrap some spare fabric adorned O n warmer days, yore. But true to contemporary times, Marianne Jennings of Mountainside constructs a page for her scrapbook during tnc with photograph transfers she has been after spring vacation, at scrap sessions, the net results arc- Scrap till you drop” marathon at Embassy Suites in Parsippanv. The event featured two using for a patch quilt. she explained, stu­ individual. consultants from Creative Memories, who, according to their weDsite, “teach scrapbookers “Instead of getting rid of it." advised dents will join her Led by Creative Memories consult­ the importance of and techniques for organizing, documenting and preserving their photographs and memorabilia in safe, meaningful, keepsake album s/ Mrs. Jarvis, “why don’t you turn the outside to tie-dye fab­ ants, the gals go right to work. High- fabric into small pillows for graduation ric in buckets to sat­ tech tools with fancy names to match, parties in between scheduled scrap of oft-color humor as the clock ap­ gifts for your friends... or for Sweet 16 isfy the course’s sec­ (like the “titletopia”) as well as plenty of sessions. proached the wee hours of the morn­ pretry paper are on hand to assist. And presents. You can embellish them with tion on that topic. Th ere are also special occasion scraps ing. If there’s a producer out there beading!” When asked about rather than sewing swatches of cloth like the Croptoberfesr in the fall, and interested, here’s an idea for a new During the independent study pe­ any strides she has from outgrown baby clothes held dear, thefestivitieson National Scrapbooking reality sitcom. Marvelous modern-day riod, Mrs. Jarvis told The Westfield noticed made by the there are in tow instead, faded Polaroids Day in the spring, where the custom­ moms in their pajamas, up to all hours Lender and The Scorch Plains- district’s Fine Arts saved in shoeboxes for decades. As snap­ ary crowning of the “Queen of the of the night cropping, scraping, and Fanwood Times about her teaching Department, Mrs. shots replace fabric, the family vaca­ Crop” takes place. kvetching. Desperate Scrapbookers, in­ career in Westfield Public Schools, Jarvis said, “T he dis­ HE’S 1 RULY ANIMATED...One of Ms. Jarvis’ students, tion is woven together into designer I hen there’s the annual overnight re­ deed. Tith r ‘ ’ • ‘ •<**' • • which dates back to 1989, the accom­ trict as a whole is ful­ Griffith Simms, who truly has a gift for animation, works on albums for the enjoyment of genera­ treat - like the one held at the Embassy W hy not get in on the fun — to find a storyboard.irvb He will attend The University of Tampa in tions to come. plishments of some of her top stu­ filling the needs of the Suites in Parsippany last month when a scrap group in your area, log onto Florida to further his studiesi ini animation. dents, developments in the district’s students, especially Memories are kept alive as journal two local Creative Memories consultants www.creativeitiemories.com, click on Fine Arts Department, and other is­ with the expansion of the graphic de­ following the popularity of last year’s entries are penned by hand with metal­ and their respective groups united for a the consultant locator link, and tell sues shaping the confidence and sign program.” She also pointed to the newly established Graphic I class. lic markers onto pages promising an “scrap till you drop" marathon. hubby not to wait up. growth of art pupils in Westfield. department’s bevy of laptops, scan­ Mrs. Jarvis urges residents to attend “acid free” environment. Akin to two brownie troops meeting A native o f the Pittsburgh, Pa. area, ners, digital cameras and printers, which the 2005 Westfield Schools District Bur all work and no play makes Jane together at Camp Hoover, (each com­ Art Show on Tuesday, Wednesday and a dull girl, because for most, the beau­ plete with their own mishagas) the la- Thursday, May 17 to 19, in the W HS Town Churches, Symphony gymnasium. The exhibit, which will showcase a diverse range of artwork Diversity Was Key created bv students from Team Up for Bach Festival kindergarteners to seniors, will be open on May 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 WESTFIELD The N orth Jersey “Zim m erm ann’s Kaffeehaus” will spot­ p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m., and on May 19, from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m. Element in NJCVA Bach Festival, formerly the Westfield light chamber music in a coffeehouse Bach Festival, will be held at various setting inside the Chamber House at When asked what criteria is used to venues from Friday, April 15, to Sun- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Tickets select the artwork, she explained, “There Get Outta are $20 each and reservations are are gut feelings you get ... something about it appeals to you and you just Juried Art Exhibit strongly recommended. know it is worthwhile exhibiting.” O n Saturday, April 16, at 10:30 By MARYLOU MORANO cases the diversity — both in cultural The House During the show, Mrs. Jarvis en­ Specially W ritten lor Tlic Westfield l eader jnd The Times a.m., a symposium on various representation as well as media selec­ By CAROL F. DAVIS gages the students in an interdiscipli­ Specially Written lot the Westfield U-jtlerund The Tunes aspects o f Bach's life and works SUMMIT — Those who love art in tions— that has come, to he synony­ nary exercise of writing about and cri­ will be discussed at Patton Audi­ all of its manifestations arc in for a real mous with this NJCVA show. The Diversity Art Gallery in tiquing the exhibition’s pieces. torium in First Congregational treat when they visit the 19th Annual “As a curator whose engagement with Clark will feature the work of Lydia Another event, which she believes is Church,Tickets are SI5 each. International Juried Show, sponsored by contemporary art lies outside the West­ Watson, from Sunday, April 10, to a positive send-off for upcominggradu- “Solo Sweets" will feature solo the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts, ern mainstream, I was both excited and Sunday, June 12. This Plainfield ates, is Senior Recognition Night on native uses diverse mediums, and music for various instruments (NJCVA). The exhibit will run through challenged by the prospect of judging on April 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. Friday, April 15. has received various awards. The opening will be on April 10 from 1 The program will include cellist During the evening, which “recog­ Due to Access to Art, to 4 p.m., arid admission is free. Eliot Bailen, harpsichordist Ed­ nizes seniors’ work throughout their NJCVA’scurrcnt reno­ Gallery hours are on Sundays only, ward Brewer, violinist Ruotao four years at WHS,” approximately vation and expansion and it is located at 4 Valley Road. Mao, and organist Barbara $ 1,500 in awards and scholarships raised of the 68 Elm Street by community groups, citizens or trust For more information call (732) 574- Thomson. Tickets are $20 apiece. building which houses H~?9r ... -.v,...' O n April 17, at 7:30 p.m ., the funds, is given to deserving students. the Palmer Gallery, this Gala Festival Concert, which w ill Make no mistake. Mrs. Jarvis is proud year’s International feature the WSO and Chorus, of all of her students. However, when Juried-$how is being lake a trip hack in time With an CONCERT OFFICIALS...Maestro David Wroe led by David Wroe, will be held asked about some of her biggest stars, she presented1lit the 34-36 evening of nostalgic bee-bop, smooth tunes, and rock n’roll with Kenny of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and or­ at First United Methodist mentioned Griffith Simms, Courtney Maple Street Gallery ganist Barbara Thomson invite residents and Vance and the Planotones, Shirley Church. Concerto for Two V7o- Franko, Liz St rickland and Katherine Itz. in downtown Summit. Bach fans to the North Jersey Bach Festival. Alston Reeves of the Shirelles, and Jay Heading forThe University ofTampa Dr. Christa Clarke, lins in d minor and Brandenburg Siegel & the Tokens at The Forum day, April 17. to study animation in the fall, Griffith Curator of Art from Concerto II- Magnificat, will be per­ Theatre Company in Metuchen. The town-wide event is,a collabora­ impressed university officials when he formed. Africa, the Americas I hev will be there for one night only, tion between several Westfield subm itted a small example o f his ani­ Tickets are available from the and the Pacific, atThe on Friday, April 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets are mation, which was enhanced with churches and the Westfield Symphony WSO office, Plainfield Music Store Newark Museum, is $50, and can be reserved by calling Orchestra, presenting the best of Bach music arranged by his brother, a W HS ■ Phe'...... ••Hi. If I1 irk. NICV'A or Classical New Jersey Society at serving as juror. She Cheryl Grisback’s piece earned “Best in Show” distinction. ("M2) 548-0582, or visiting with chamber music, solo repertoire, (908) 222-1742 ’ or graduate. He also received accolades had the monumental www.forumtheatrecompany.com. a gala orchestra, chorus concert and classical nj society @veri zo n. ne r. Tick- for his independent study collage, which task o f reviewing slides of over 700 the 2005 NJCVA International Juried symposium. was exhibited at Starbucks last month. entries of individual artworks in all ets may be purchased for individual show. The range of media embraced by Also on April 1 Oat 4 p.m., there will On April 15, at 7:30 p.m., mediums from around the world. events or at $75 for a weekend pass. Continued on Page 19 artists-from the ancient art of encaus- lx* one performance of The Laramie Her final selection o f 48 pieces show­ T Project.:: the United Church ofChi hi striking,” explained Dr. Clarke. Congregational in Plainfield. Told in Forty-seven artists in all'contributed the words of those who lived it, the to the show; 1 5 were from New Jersey. play i1- alxmt the brutal murder of v m i h D K y Although entries were received banm Clomosexual college student Matthew’ Jrwertm. J3E3S Canada, South America and /^rffa, a\J Shepard, and is based on more than 8 PM the artwork in the show is from the 200 interviews conducted in Laramie, Continental United States. The pieces Wyo. over the following year and a [ nion Counts \ns ( cntci, Rahway consist of photographs, drawings, half. Although admission is free, do­ paintings, sculpture, prints, mixed nations will he collected, and pro­ BEETHOVEN Symphony No. I media creations, fiberart presentations ceeds will benefit tlx Matthew Shepard and a metal-smithing object. Foundation. The church is located at 220 West Seventh Street. COHEN Edison Invents (world prem iere) Cheryl Criesbach of Highlands won T h r 'Brsrm - Mime' Ttv.m+ for "hrr 'nttinnrT' NJMTA Concerto Competition Winners oit tnc i^avaaintv, while Esther Lee of Florham Park won perform at 4 p.m. on April 10 at D A V ID W R O E Stars of tomorrow play movements of ( oinerto masterpieces the Watercolor Award for “Cloudy Trinity Episcopal Church in Mountains,” and The Jurgen Thieck Cranford. The concert is part of the F r e i p k i -< o \ ( e r f u r n k i bn R o b i k i A i d r i d h i yi 7 i*m Memorial Award for Photography went church s Ninth Annual Music in a (Robert \ldridgi* is the \lusj( \li\p romposci-in-Ri sidciK <*) to Paul W einer o f Massachusetts, for Sacred Place *04- ’05 Concert Se­ his “Cibachrome, Safe Haven.” ries. Admission is $10 for the gen­ eral public and $5 for students. A Many pieces of art in the Juried reception will follow. T he church is ( .ill (MOB) 2 12-M-Hg) loi tK kcis or \ isit ,m\ of mu ti( krt millets: Show are for sale. While prices range on the corner of Forest and North from $150 to $8,500, most are be­ U I M l II I D: UrstlirUi S\ i i c • I ,m< .istt'i I til • In" n Bunk Store Avenues. tween $300 and $ 1,000. A percentage R VMM W l it ion ( m u m \t i*> ( enter o f each sale is donated to NJCVA Ex­ ( K\\I(>KI> Vl.tiiin lenders hibitions Program, which seeks to en­ The Westfield Symphony Or­ ( (111 I! 1*1 \l\s lic.umhi! lliinys courage the understanding and appre­ chestra will be at the Union County' ciation o f contem porary arts. Arts Center in Rahway on Saturday. Exhibit hours at the Maple Avenue Gal­ April 9, at 8 p.m. They will perform WWW.WtStfltlDSYMPH0NY.COM lery are Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F “Pastorale, ’’and tne world premiere of 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cohen’s Edison Invents, featuring bari­ and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stole CowkiI or A/h Deportment of Stole o poMnei agency ol rtie Notional fn tone Ron Bohmer. Tickets are S25 to For more information on NJCVA rfyjency pfogrom of the A/w ko p Symphony Orchestra league ond Meet The (omp

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