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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 19, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 15-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS WF Council Approves Risk Manager in Party Line Vote

By LAUREN S. PASS National Insurance Services, AGA, cil that the RFP said that the risk Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Beckerman and Company and manager “shall be paid six percent,” Tuesday night’s council meeting Bollinger. The town is currently us- and that AGA was upset by the town began with a discussion during the ing AGA, the offices of which are in choosing a firm which did not com- conference portion regarding the Westfield. pletely comply with the RFP. He appointment of a new Risk Manage- After review it was the finance added that according to the JIF by- ment Consultant for the town and the committee’s recommendation that laws the fee shall “not exceed six question of whether the Requests For the town choose Commerce National percent.” Proposals (RFP) should be sent out Insurance Services, of Toms River. Mr. Gildea told the Council that again. Commerce offered the town a flat fee AGA’s complaint was that they did Last week the finance committee of $32,000 for the year, or 4.05 per- not address a change in the fee be- met and reviewed the RFP’s that had cent of the annual assessment. cause the RFP did not ask them to. been returned to the town. Because In the past the town has paid six He said that next years RFP will be Risk Management is considered a percent of the annual assessment and written differently, adding that this professional service it is not subject according to Town Administrator years was a “model” consultant’s to public bidding, but the town has an James Gildea no other town that agreement. ordinance on the books, which re- participates in the same Joint Insur- Town Attorney Robert Cockren quires the RFP process for such items. ance Fund (JIF) as Westfield is pay- explained that the RFP “in effect” The town received five returns from ing less than six percent. Mr. Gildea mandated the fee at six percent and the RFP, one was thrown out due to added that the town needs the JIF’s that it was not clear to all of the the fact that it arrived late. The four approval in January for Commerce bidders that they could change it. He proposals reviewed by the finance to be accepted. said that this issue raises questions if committee were from Commerce Mr. Gildea explained to the coun- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader DEADLY ENDING…Just before nine o’clock on Tuesday morning a car, reportedly being driven by 19-year-old Sasko BOE Prepares for 2003-04 Budget; Hristov of Old Bridge, crashed after being involved in a police chase, which originated when the Garwood Police Department attempted to stop him for reckless driving. Hristov was reported to have exceeded 100 miles an hour when he drove down to the dead end of Prospect Street, up a driveway and crashed into the ravine, which borders Route 22 East. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Armory Parking Idea Rejected

By CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN parking problem around the school note that “Our holiday concerts are Residents Oppose Pending Closure Specially Written for The Westfield Leader with the town council liaisons. This in full swing….[with] a combination At Tuesday night’s meeting, the conversation will continue in the fa- concert featuring the Westfield High Westfield Board of Education took cilities committee. Chorus and the eighth grade cho- Of New Street For Office Building the time to give preliminary exami- Board Secretary Bob Berman then ruses of both Roosevelt and Edison nations to several issues. went over a preliminary 2003-04 Intermediate Schools will be held By LAUREN S. PASS As the board went over the 2003- budget for the Westfield Public Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. The proposed construction of an office proposed a retail pharmacy for the 04 School Calendar, little conflict concert, performed by approximately Specially Written for The Westfield Leader building that would shut down New property on the corner of South and Schools. This discussion was pro- The public portion of Tuesday occurred over the planned start and vided in order to give the board an 180 students, will take place in the Street, with the town to be paid Central Avenues. end dates, scheduled vacations, and Westfield High School auditorium.” night’s council meeting began with a $333,000 for the vacation of the prop- He said the council felt the retail advanced look at possible expendi- presentation of awards to multiple parent conferences. tures and priorities for later discus- The board also noted the success erty. The proposal has yet to be heard would provide more traffic problems Board President Arlene Gardner, of the Girl’s Varsity soccer team, as Westfield police officers, followed by the Board of Adjustment; if it is for the intersection. Mr. Cockren sions of the budget. by presentations to outgoing council however, voiced concern that if the Superintendent of Schools Dr. The Star Ledger selected the team as not approved, the street reverts back added that residents could object to planned snow days went unused, stu- the Union County Soccer Team of members Carl Salisbury and Claire to the town. the proposed office building during Foley revealed to the board tentative Lazarowitz. Both members of the dents would end up with a five-day proposed budget priorities, such as the Year. The team’s coaches also Residents Earl Lambert, Anthony the Board of Adjustment’s pending vacation. She questioned, “can we received recognition. council were wished well in their and John Mormile spoke to the coun- hearing on the matter. the dollar totals for personnel, in- future endeavors. get them to focus if they have five cluding new teachers and a guidance Finally, the last day of school be- cil in opposition to the street closing, The residents stated that, because whole days off so close to the end of fore the holiday break is Friday, De- The second reading and public as it will block them from access to there is a proposed driveway on South counselor, coaching staff, and capi- hearing on the ordinance to vacate the year?” But the rest of the board tal projects. Mr. Berman then went cember 20. Classes will resume on Central Avenue. Elmer Street for the parking area of felt that such a situation would pose Thursday, January 2. New Street was held, and three resi- Town Attorney Robert Cockren the office building, closing New over the details of several scenarios no difficulties of that nature, rather for the Budget CAP calculation. The The board wishes everyone “a dents of South Elmer Street, which is explained to the residents that New CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 connected to New Street, spoke in the students should enjoy some pos- board will continue discussing the happy, holiday season. The board Point already has approval for a large sible extra free days during that time will meet again on January 14. See opposition. office building to be built along the budget at a later date. New Point Realty of Westfield has of year. In other news, the board wished to you next year!” train tracks, noting the company had Holiday Schedule Discussion then moved to a look at Publication Notice the uses of district fields for the The December 26, 2002 edi- 2002-03 year, based on estimated tion of The Westfield Leader and hours of field usage prepared by board Former Gov. Kean Named The Times of Scotch Plains- member Anne Riegal. Mrs. Riegal Fanwood will be mailed on Mon- illustrated to the board that the larg- day, December 23. The edition est user of these fields were town Chair of 9-11 Investigation will be composed and sent to the leagues, which comprised 38 per- printer on Saturday, December cent of total usage. Physical Educa- By JENNIFER PINTO for a comment regarding his father’s 21. tion and recess followed with 32 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader newly appointed position. The January 2, 2003 edition of percent, then high school teams and On Monday, President George W. “It is a tremendous appointment. The Leader/Times will be mailed band with 14 percent. The recreation Bush named former New Jersey Gov- He will bring integrity to the process on Monday, December 30, 2002. program is responsible for around 10 ernor Tom Kean as chairman of the and a lot of history from the past The edition will be composed percent, while other events such as independent panel to investigate the years…he will work in a non-parti- and sent to the printer on Satur- camps and the Christmas tree sale terrorist attacks of September 11, san fashion to find the answers,” said day, December 28. make up a total of 6 percent of the 2001. Assemblyman Kean. All time sensitive items for pub- fields’ use. Mr. Kean served as New Jersey Congressman Mike Ferguson also lication must be received by the The board hopes to further use this governor from 1982 to 1990 and cur- responded to Mr. Kean’s appoint- preceding Fridays, end of busi- information in making future plans rently is President of Drew University ment. ness day; December 20 and De- regarding the care and usage of the in Madison. “When I met with families who cember 27, respectively. fields. Mr. Kean will be replacing Secre- lost loved ones on September 11, These two editions will high- As conversation continued, the tary of State Henry Kissinger as chair- 2001, I promised to do everything in light the Year 2002 in Review. board entered into a heated discus- man of the panel. Mr. Kissinger re- my power to ensure that a tragedy Thank you for using e-mail and sion regarding parking at the high signed from the commission due to like this never happened again. That’s for accommodating us in this school. Ultimately, the members conflict of interest issues. why I voted to create the 9/11 com- Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader unusual schedule. voted (6-3) to discontinue discussion Mr. Kissinger’s resignation fol- mission,” Congressman Mike BEHIND THE STORES...Elm Street propertyowner Phil DelNegro erected a of spending money for parking at the lowed the recent resignation of the Ferguson said. “I am pleased this com- fence behind the buildings and has been cited for a safety violation by the Horace Corbin armory, while also deciding to ex- Vice Chairman of the panel, Senator mission will have New Jersey leader- Westfield Fire Department for erecting the fence, and will be appearing in Publisher plore alternatives to alleviate the municipal court regarding the issue. George Mitchell, D-Maine. Congres- ship, and I am confident that its ef- sional Democrats replaced Mr. forts will help bring closure for our Mitchell with former Indiana Con- families and expose any gaps in our gressman Lee Hamilton. homeland security.” The Westfield Leader caught up The 10-member commission con- Proposed High School Parking Lot with Mr. Kean’s son, Assemblyman sists of five Republicans and five Tom Kean, Jr., at his Westfield office Democrats. Behind WF Armory Still in Discussion

By LAUREN S. PASS Councilman Betancourt added that matter is under discussion.” Dr. Foley sory uses, including residential rec- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader there is a possibility that the armory added that an agreement also needs reational facilities, home occupations Parking remains one of the hot issues may also participate in the cost, if to be worked out with the armory. and family day care uses, subject to in Westfield with the proposed parking they would also want to use the lot. The discussion regarding this pro- detailed regulations in the zoning lot behind the National Guard Armory Completing this project was one of posed parking lot began in March regulations. for Westfield High School (WHS). the councilman’s platform issues when parking issues arose around “Also, a variety of other uses com- After last week’s Town Council during the November election. WHS. The council spent time dis- patible with residential use are in- meeting, it was reported that the Town Administrator James Gildea cussing the proposed parking lot be- tended to be permitted in some or all council and the Board of Education told The Westfield Leader that Town hind the armory, but decided that of these districts, including but not (BOE) had agreed to the $120,000 Engineer Kenneth Marsh completed since it is the Board of Education’s limited to assisted living facilities, parking lot. the preliminary plans for the lot and decision and expenditure, the council community residences and shelters, According to Third Ward Council- estimated the cost. would call another meeting with them. houses of worship, schools, non-profit man Rafael Betancourt, he and Fourth The property would have to be According to the master plan, the chartered membership organizations, Ward Councilwoman Susan Jacobson paved, lit, fenced, gated, and a heated armory is split between the RS-8 and golf courses, etc., provided they meet met with four members of the Board building would have to be constructed RS-16 zones which are both residen- certain requirements applicable to of Education on December 5 to dis- and staffed by someone from the tial. It is suggested in the plan that, the use.” cuss the parking lot. He said that Board of Education for safety and “in addition to single-family detached The master plan also states that if the both groups agreed to return to their security reasons. residences, these zones are intended armory were to close the BOE can full bodies and discuss the issue. Superintendent of schools Dr. Wil- to accommodate customary acces- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The proposal is for a 150-space park- liam Foley told The Leader that the ing lot that will run along side Codding two governing bodies are, “trying to PAGE INDEX Road. The project would require the work together to solve the problem,” Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 NEW JERSEY’S OWN…Former Governor Tom Kean (left) pictured with his town to open the end of Codding Road of parking. He stressed that there is, Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 son Assemblyman Tom Kean, Jr. during the governor’s run for Congress in for access to the parking lot. “no agreement yet,” but that, “the Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 2000. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, December 19, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Council Approves Risk WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER WESTFIELD RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER POLICE BLOTTER Manager in Party Line Vote WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 facility. Statistics for Week Ending December 7, 2002 • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Statistics for Week Ending Nov. 16, 2002 A Moss Avenue resident reported The victim was advised by police of that a front bedroom window at his the procedure for filing a complaint, but the process was done properly under Mayor McDermott said that each of Nature of Call: First Call: Second Call: home was broken by someone who threw no charges had been filed as of press the law. He added that the price was the members of the council should con- Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 4 2 a snowball at it. time, authorities confirmed. only one item in the RFP. sider which way they will vote once • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Behavioral Disorder 2 1 It was reported to police that Fourth Ward Democratic Council- they were up on the dais. someone removed two old chandeliers • Jose Amaya, 18, of North Plainfield man Goldman said that in his view there During the public portion of the meet- Bleeding/Hemorrhage 1 from the rear yard of a business in the was arrested and charged with being in were many reasons for the selection of ing Ray Vaugn, a representative of AGA Cardiac Arrest 1 600 block of Central Avenue. The to- possession of an alcoholic beverage while Commerce. Councilman Goldman cited spoke to the council stating that his firm underage, following a motor vehicle stop Cardiac Related 6 tal value of the missing items is $700. that Commerce has a long list of towns had responded to the RFP and that the FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 in the 1200 block of South Avenue, that they represent, which gives them specifications read that firms were to Diabetic Related (Potential) 4 • A Carleton Road resident re- West. He was released on his own recog- more leverage when negotiating for receive six percent. Gastro-Intestinal Distress 4 2 ported that unknown persons removed nizance. • A Fanwood resident reported that things such as health insurance. Councilman Albano moved the reso- General Illness 2 both front headlights on her motor Mr. Gildea said that he consulted lution to appoint Commerce, and an- vehicle and caused damage to the someone removed a rear view mirror with the Scotch Plains Township Ad- nounced that he would be voting “no” Lift Assist 2 vehicle. The incident occurred while from his motor vehicle while it was ministrator Tom Atkins who highly because he was concerned with the Poisoning (Accidental) 1 the vehicle was parked in the 500 parked on Mountain Avenue. The value of the theft was $350. recommended Commerce. procedure of the RFP. Respiratory Distress 6 2 block of Carleton Road. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 Second Ward Republican Councilman Second Ward Republican Council- Spinal Injury 1 • • and chairman of the finance committee man Rafael Betancourt also said that An 18-year-old Plainfield resident Kathy Chaillet, 41, of Scotch Plains Stroke/CVA 2 reported that she was assaulted at an was arrested on South Avenue and Matthew Albano questioned if the pro- he would vote no. He said that every- charged with driving while intoxicated. Suspected Fracture 4 1 education facility in Westfield by an cess should be redone. one should be allowed “equal footing.” 18-year-old South Orange resident on She was released on her own recogni- First Ward Democratic Councilman Councilman Goldman said that he Syncope 1 December 2. Both are students at the zance. Carl Salisbury questioned if the bid- would be voting yes and that he felt if Unconscious 2 ders had access to the JIF bylaws, to it was challenged it would be a hard which Mr. Cockren responded that he case to make. TOTALS 38 13 WESTFIELD believed so, and Councilman Salisbury Mayor McDermott said that he felt In-Town Emergency Calls: 36 (first call); 11 (second call) = 47 stated that those who submitted below the RFP should be sent back out to see Out-of-Town Mutual Aid Calls: 2 (first call); 2 (second call) = 4 FIRE BLOTTER the six percent “clearly understood” it the town would have to pay even less the bylaws. It was his feeling that the than the 4.05 percent. Paramedics 18 (first call); 5 (second call) = 23 “risk” is on the firm. Councilman Betancourt stated his Fire Department - Assisted 1 (second call) = 1 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 area • Elm Street – electrical fire Fourth Ward Democratic Council- concerns that the town could get sued. TOTAL CALLS 51 • Fairhill Road – fire alarm activated woman Susan Jacobson said that she Councilman Salisbury questioned Mr. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 accidentally felt it was unfair to redo the process Cockren on where that would leave the • Coolidge Street – malfunctioning • East Broad Street – smoke odor in an since the bids were already public company in standing with the town. Mr. carbon monoxide alarm office • Mohawk Trail – oven fire • Prospect Street – cooking fire knowledge and since price was not the Cockren responded that the RFP ordi- New Street Armory Lot • Woodland Avenue – cooking fire • New Providence Road – fire alarm only reason Commerce was chosen. nance does have a clause in it for firms CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • Gallows Hill Road – fire alarm acti- activated accidentally Mayor Gregory McDermott said that that sue the town. vated accidentally WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 at his job he has seen RFP’s thrown out Councilman Betancourt said that it Closure acquire it, “subject to actual and pro- jected needs at the time. The location Mohawk Trail – cooking fire • Lawrence Avenue – car exhaust mis- because they did not follow the speci- would depend on the circumstances MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 taken for smoke fications set forth and that he is con- surrounding the suit and that if it were CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the armory in a central location and near the Westfield High School makes • Bell Drive – computer fire THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 cerned that the two lower bids for this frivolous the firm would be shooting Street would not change the amount • Mohawk Trail – oven fire • Prospect Street – malfunctioning could be thrown out if challenged. themselves in the foot. it appropriate for this purpose.” • Summit Avenue – lockout of traffic they see on their street. Mr. Gildea also said that, “there has fire alarm Mr. Cockren stated that both compa- Commerce was approved in a party line Second Ward Republican Coun- • Barchester Way – cooking fire • Orenda Circle – medical emergency nies that came back with the six per- five to four vote with Democrats voting in been no final decision on how the fi- • Fairhill Road – chimney fire • Stoneleigh Park – dishwasher fire cent are familiar with the JIF as they favor and Republicans voting no. cilman Matthew Albano asked nancial burden of the project will be whether the problem would be alle- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 • Boulevard – unauthorized burning have both been Risk Managers for Commerce will now have to be ap- divided.” • North Avenue, West – gas leak • Thomas Court – fire alarm activated Westfield. proved by the JIF at their January meeting. viated if the town passed an ordi- He added that the Board of Educa- • Central Avenue – gas odor in the accidentally nance stopping cars from blocking tion as a whole has yet to discuss the South Elmer while traveling on South project. Avenue. He also expressed his surprise at the residents’ request to keep the street open, when most residents are Water Conditions Stabilized; asking for traffic calming measures and street closures in town. First Ward Democrat Councilman Carl Salisbury said that the council thought it was not in the public inter- Mrs. Samuel Bids Farewell est to erect a pharmacy at that corner. He added that the council’s decision By FRED ROSSI to vacate New Street would only Specially Written for The Westfield Leader again today. Mayor Marks, who said weighty, “we’ll have to make a fourth allow the project to be heard in front Conditions are expected to be back he had been in touch with water swing through.” of the Board of Adjustment. to normal today on the south side of company personnel “almost on a The balance of the hour-long meet- Following the discussion, the coun- Scotch Plains, where a water main daily basis,” attributed the delays in ing was devoted to paying tribute to cil unanimously approved the ordi- break has caused lower water pres- finishing the repairs to the rainy Democratic Councilwoman Geri M. nance to vacate New Street. sure and road detours for the past two weather of the past week. Samuel, whose term ends at the end The governing body will not meet weeks. In other matters at the Council’s of the year. Mrs. Samuel, who was again until its re-organizational meet- Mayor Martin Marks said at final meeting of the year, Township elected in 1998 and served as mayor ing, which will be held on Tuesday, Tuesday’s Township Council meet- Manager Thomas Atkins said the in 1999, was defeated for re-election OPTIMISTIC AND CARING…The Westfield Optimists gathered on Satur- January 7, 2003 at 7 p.m. At that ing that officials from Elizabethtown public works department would per- last month. Several residents, includ- day, December 14 to assemble holiday food baskets for distribution to needy time, appointments to boards will be Water Co. have told him that repairs form a fourth round of leaf pick-ups. ing Harold Brody, Bruce Yakre and families. With generous help from King’s Supermarket in Garwood, the made and Republican Councilmen- to the 36-inch pipe as well as to an- By the end of this week, he said, Ray Pardon, spoke in praise of Mrs. Optimists provide 40 families with a full Christmas dinner including a turkey, elect Andrew Skibitsky and Sal other pipe that he said “was about to “we’ll have three complete rounds Samuel’s service, with Mr. Pardon, canned goods and fresh fruit. They have conducted this program since 1989. Caruana will be sworn into office. go” are now complete. finished,” as was originally planned. former President of the Scotch Plains The intersection of Rahway and But, due to the December 5 snow- Business and Professional Associa- Raritan Roads were expected to be storm and recent heavy rains that tion, telling her that “you epitomize Classic Thyme Caterers Presents... paved yesterday, with the road open have caused leaves to become what real local government leaders should be. I’m not sure all the people in Scotch Plains know what a fine The Grand Opening of leader they had.” Mrs. Samuel’s young son, Ryan, took to the micro- phone to tell his mother that it was ‘The James Ward Mansion’ Douglas M. Fasciale “cool having you on Council” and that his friends in school had often Certified Civil Trial Attorney brought up that fact to him. “I’m of Westfield going to miss you being on Council.” by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Kenneth Lipstein, the Chairman of the local Democratic Party, thanked Mrs. Samuel for her service. A New Year’s Eve Concentrating in personal injury “During your four years, you were and malpractice cases. never interested in being a politi- Wine Tasting Dinner Gala Event cian. You governed to the best of your ability,” he said, adding that Mrs. Samuel had “performed with Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP Wines Presented by Carol A. 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By FRED ROSSI Specially Written for The Times But, due to the December 5 snow- thanked Mrs. Samuel for her service. Conditions are expected to be back storm and recent heavy rains that “During your four years, you were to normal today on the south side of have caused leaves to become never interested in being a politi- Scotch Plains, where a water main weighty, “we’ll have to make a fourth cian. You governed to the best of break has caused lower water pres- swing through.” your ability,” he said, adding that sure and road detours for the past two The balance of the hour-long meet- Mrs. Samuel had “performed with weeks. ing was devoted to paying tribute to excellence.” William McClintock, Mayor Martin Marks said at Democratic Councilwoman Geri M. head of the local Republican Party Tuesday’s Township Council meet- Samuel, whose term ends at the end and former Council colleague of Mrs. ing that officials have told him from of the year. Mrs. Samuel, who was Samuel’s, thanked her for her public Elizabethtown Water Co. that re- elected in 1998 and served as mayor service. pairs to the 36-inch pipe as well as to in 1999, was defeated for re-election Mr. Atkins, along with Township another pipe that he said “was about last month. Several residents, includ- Attorney Douglas Hansen and Town- to go” are now complete. ing Harold Brody, Bruce Yakre and ship Clerk Barbara Riepe, thanked The intersection of Rahway and Ray Pardon, spoke in praise of Mrs. Mrs. Samuel for her service and of- Raritan Roads were expected to be Samuel’s service, with Mr. Pardon, fered her their good wishes. Coun- paved yesterday, with the road open former President of the Scotch Plains cilwoman Paulette Coronato said she again today. Mayor Marks, who said Business and Professional Associa- had enjoyed working with Mrs. he had been in touch with water tion, telling her that “you epitomize Samuel over the past two years. Coun- company personnel “almost on a what real local government leaders cilman Frank Rossi said Mrs. Samuel daily basis,” attributed the delays in should be. I’m not sure all the people had “given tremendous time and en- finishing the repairs to the rainy in Scotch Plains know what a fine ergy to this body” and that “the town David B. Corbin for The Times weather of the past week. leader they had.” Mrs. Samuel’s should be very appreciative of your PRESENTED WITH A FINE MEMORY...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli displays efforts.” Councilwoman Nancy a football indicating the Raiders’ amazing 33-6, Thanksgiving Day victory over powerful Elizabeth. Coach Ciccotelli received In other matters at the Council’s young son, Ryan, took to the micro- this great gift from his senior grid men at a recent football awards dinner. It was the first time in 20 years that the Raiders final meeting of the year, Township phone to tell his mother that it was Malool praised Mrs. Samuel for her have beaten Elizabeth. Manager Thomas Atkins said the “cool having you on Council” and efforts and service. public works department would per- that his friends in school had often Mayor Marks said Mrs. Samuel form a fourth round of leaf pick-ups. brought up that fact to him. “I’m had “challenged us all. You chal- By the end of this week, he said, going to miss you being on Council.” lenged me. You made me a better New SP Library Head has Novel “we’ll have three complete rounds Kenneth Lipstein, the Chairman Councilperson.” Recalling several finished,” as was originally planned. of the local Democratic Party, public spats between them in 1999, the Mayor said, “You and I made Tuesday night television the place to Plans and Programs in Store be for a while.” But, over the past three years, Mr. Marks said, he and Mrs. Samuel had been able to work together on a number of issues. The By FRED ROSSI Plains is a size for the library to flour- expanded research possibilities as Specially Written for The Times ish in that role. After a month, I think well as helped to cut down a bit on the Mayor presented Mrs. Samuel with a The days of countless card catalog I’m correct.” amount of paper that libraries need gift and a plaque of appreciation drawers, penny-a-day late fines and The changes she has seen in recent to have on hand. It’s also helped from the township government. nothing but rows and rows of books years are not just confined to librar- libraries interact with their counter- In brief tearful remarks, Mrs. in the local library are over. ies. The proliferation of large book- parts throughout the state. Via the Samuel thanked the Council and the Most of today’s public libraries, stores like Barnes & Noble and Library Link program, intra-library township staff “for everything you while still dominated by hundreds of Border’s, Mrs. Kolaya said, “have loans are now possible, not just re- taught me and for your encourage- yards of bookshelves, are also filled put a focus on reading and books gionally but statewide as well. ment.” She thanked the voters for with much of today’s high-tech gear, being a profit-making operation. “The challenge is keeping on top “the honor and privilege” of serving such as computers that link the local That, in turn, has turned a lot of of” all the changes and “not being and thanked her family “for the free- library with the rest people on to read- left behind,” Mrs. Kolaya said. She is dom to have this time away from of the world. ing.” looking to purchase shelving for the them.” She concluded by saying that Meg Kolaya, the Libraries can take library’s DVD collection so that “it’s “I look forward to continue being a new Director of the advantage of this, out on the floor” and not stored in a force in Scotch Plains.” Scotch Plains Pub- she said, by provid- back room. At the start of its meeting, the lic Library, has ex- ing an adequate In the next year or so, she would Council passed a resolution honor- perienced many of number of copies of also like to set up a computer lab so ing Rabbi George B. Nudell for his 20 years of service to Congregation these changes dur- popular books — that people unfamiliar or reticent Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader ing her 20 years of and in varying forms about using the Internet can learn. DEADLY ENDING…Just before nine o’clock on Tuesday morning a car, Beth Israel and to the community. library experience such as paper copies Such a space would also help stu- reportedly being driven by 19-year-old Sasko Hristov of Old Bridge, crashed The Council’s reorganization after being involved in a police chase, which originated when the Garwood meeting will take place on New Year’s — and she has set as well as books on dents with after-school projects. Police Department attempted to stop him for reckless driving. Hristov was out some big goals tape and on CD — Mrs. Kolaya admitted that a great Day at 1 p.m. Republican Carolyn reported to have exceeded 100 miles an hour when he drove down to the dead end Sorge will be sworn into office at that as she begins her ten- as well as sponsor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of Prospect Street, up a driveway and crashed into the ravine, which borders ure. ing discussion Route 22 East. He was pronounced dead at the scene. time. Mrs. Kolaya, who groups for readers. joined the library in She said literature mid-October, was aimed at children Director at the Clark Geri Samuel Recounts Her Four Years Meg Kolaya and young adults has Public Library for improved greatly, in more than five years. both illustrations, for younger read- During an interview with The Times ers, and content, for teens. Unlike of Scotch Plains-Fanwood earlier this past years, “we now have best-sell- On Scotch Plains Township Council month, she said she had accomplished ing children’s authors.” many of the things she originally The young adult area has always By FRED ROSSI Day, spoke to The Times about her Bromley died and his seat was won a year. The question is how much.” wanted to do in Clark. been a difficult one, Mrs. Kolaya Specially Written for The Times tenure, which was eventful and, at year later by a Republican. Mrs. Samuel said she doesn’t “Living on the border, I’d always said. “Teens want to read about is- Scotch Plains Councilwoman Geri times, controversial. She was elected “We thought we’d be there for know if she will run for office been aware of Scotch Plains,” she sues that are controversial.” She said M. Samuel says the biggest disappoint- four years ago, along with Demo- four years,” Mrs. Samuel told The again. In the meantime, “I’m go- said, noting that, over the years, she libraries that are successful in cater- ment of her four years on the governing crats Tarquin Bromley and Franklin Times. “That was probably my big- ing to put in an application to be had come into town to shop and for ing to teens are ones that “create a body was that the three Democrats Donatelli, in an election that returned gest disappointment. Losing Frank appointed to the Union County her children’s dental appointments. special teen area” that is comfort- elected in 1998 never had the opportu- control of the council to the Demo- and then losing Tarquin, that was Domestic Violence Response Of her decision to take the Scotch able and has features and programs nity to serve out their full terms. crats for the first time in years. Five tough.” Team.” She added that she was Plains post, she said, “There was a that will attract people from that age With the Township Council wind- months into the 1999 term, Mr. Mrs. Samuel, who will be replaced looking at a career in medicine. lot of appeal in the library being group. ing up its 2002 schedule, Mrs. Donatelli died and was replaced by a on the council by Republican Carolyn And on New Year’s Day, when the located in a little downtown sec- Libraries aren’t just filled with Samuel, whose defeat last month Republican in a special election later Sorge, served as Mayor in 1999 be- Township Council is busy with its tion.” books anymore, either. A decade ago, means her term ends on New Year’s that year. In September 2000, Mr. fore Republicans regained control in annual reorganization meeting, she One of the missions of a town Mrs. Kolaya noted, few libraries of- that fall’s special election. will be on her annual vacation in library, Mrs. Kolaya believes, “is to fered videotapes, cassette tapes, CDs She listed a number of highlights Florida. “But I won’t have to rush serve as a cultural center for the or DVDs to their patrons. of her tenure, including securing sev- back,” she said. community.” She felt that “Scotch And of course, the Internet has eral hundred thousand dollars in Former Gov. Kean Named grants for downtown development. She also cited passage of referen- dums creating the open space trust Holiday Schedule Chair of 9-11 Investigation fund in 2000 and calling for direct election of the mayor in 1999. Mrs. Publication Notice By JENNIFER PINTO his Westfield office for a comment Samuel also saw the closing of the The December 26, 2002 edi- Specially Written for The Times regarding his father’s newly ap- Club Malibu nightclub as an accom- tion of The Westfield Leader and On Monday, President George W. pointed position. plishment. The Times of Scotch Plains- Bush named former New Jersey Gov- “It is a tremendous appointment. After the council’s Democratic Fanwood will be mailed on Mon- ernor Tom Kean as chairman of the He will bring integrity to the process majority passed a controversial day, December 23. The edition independent panel to investigate the and a lot of history from the past property tax increase in 1999 over will be composed and sent to the terrorist attacks of September 11, years…he will work in a non-parti- the objections of the two council printer on Saturday, December 2001. san fashion to find the answers,” said Republicans, Martin Marks and 21. Mr. Kean served as New Jersey Assemblyman Kean. William McClintock, Mrs. Samuel’s The January 2, 2003 edition of governor from 1982 to 1990 and cur- Congressman Mike Ferguson also mayoral tenure and her backing of The Leader/Times will be mailed rently is President of Drew University responded to Mr. Kean’s appointment. that tax hike became campaign is- on Monday, December 30, 2002. in Madison. “When I met with families who sues in the council campaigns of The edition will be composed Mr. Kean will be replacing Secre- lost loved ones on September 11, 1999, 2000 and 2001, as well as the and sent to the printer on Satur- tary of State Henry Kissinger as chair- 2001, I promised to do everything in 2000 mayoral campaign in which day, December 28. man of the panel. Mr. Kissinger re- my power to ensure that a tragedy Mrs. Samuel lost to Mr. Marks. Mrs. All time sensitive items for signed from the commission due to like this never happened again. That’s Samuel said she became a lightning publication must be received by conflict of interest issues. why I voted to create the 9/11 com- rod “because of all the discussions the preceding Fridays, end of Mr. Kissinger’s resignation fol- mission,” Congressman Mike that Marks started in 1999. That’s business day; December 20 and Cheri Rogowsky for The Times lowed the recent resignation of the Ferguson said. “I am pleased this where it started, at the council meet- December 27, respectively. SANTA’S HELPERS…Chet Lindsey (left) and Bill Kirner of the Fanwood Vice Chairman of the panel, Senator commission will have New Jersey ings.” She added that “people don’t These two editions will high- Lions Club are pictured with Fanwood Councilman Stuart Klein (right) at the George Mitchell, D-Maine. Congres- leadership, and I am confident that really know and then they believe light the Year 2002 in Review. Fanwood Lions Club annual Christmas Tree Sale being held in La Grande Park sional Democrats replaced Mr. its efforts will help bring closure for what they see.” Thank you for using e-mail and in Fanwood. Mitchell with former Indiana Con- our families and expose any gaps in When asked about the 1999 tax in- for accommodating us in this NEWSPAPER INDEX • 16 PAGES gressman Lee Hamilton. our homeland security.” crease, she responded by saying that, unusual schedule. Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 The Times of Scotch Plains- The 10-member commission con- “the Republicans haven’t reduced taxes, Horace Corbin Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 Fanwood caught up with Mr. Kean’s sists of five Republicans and five have they? Taxes went up last year, they Publisher Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 son, Assemblyman Tom Kean, Jr., at Democrats. went up this year and they’ll go up next CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, December 19, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SCOTCH PLAINS POLICE BLOTTER WF BOE Prepares for 2003-04 Budget; FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 • A Lake Avenue resident reported that on December 10 someone re- moved a Christmas ornament from Armory Parking Idea Is Rejected the front door of her apartment. The victim stated that she went to the By CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN percent, then high school teams and the dollar totals for personnel, in- laundry room and when she returned Specially Written for The Times band with 14 percent. The recreation cluding new teachers and a guidance the ornament was missing. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the program is responsible for around 10 counselor, coaching staff, and capi- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 • Alan Lee, 51, of Plainfield was Westfield Board of Education took percent, while other events such as tal projects. Mr. Berman then went arrested on a warrant out of North the time to give preliminary exami- camps and the Christmas tree sale over the details of several scenarios Plainfield. A search warrant to arrest nations to several issues. make up a total of 6 percent of the for the Budget CAP calculation. The revealed that Mr. Lee had in his pos- As the board went over the 2003- fields’ use. board will continue discussing the session a pipe used for smoking a 04 School Calendar, little conflict The board hopes to further use this budget at a later date. controlled dangerous substance occurred over the planned start and information in making future plans re- In other news, the board wished to (CDS). The pipe also had some resi- end dates, scheduled vacations, and garding the care and usage of the fields. note that “Our holiday concerts are due believed to be CDS. Mr. Lee was parent conferences. As conversation continued, the in full swing….[with] a combination charged with possession of drug para- Board President Arlene Gardner, board entered into a heated discus- concert featuring the Westfield High phernalia and contempt of court. • A Spruce Mill Lane resident re- however, voiced concern that if the sion regarding parking at the high Chorus and the eighth grade cho- ported a theft of a Christmas wreath planned snow days went unused, stu- school. Ultimately, the members ruses of both Roosevelt and Edison from her front door. The victim states dents would end up with a five-day voted (6-3) to discontinue discussion Intermediate Schools will be held vacation. She questioned, “can we get of spending money for parking at the Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. The she left her apartment at 1 p.m. and Ben Corbin for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood returned at 2 p.m. and noticed the ALL DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS...Homeowners on Sunnyfield Lane in them to focus if they have five whole armory, while also deciding to ex- concert, performed by approximately ornament removed. Scotch Plains prepared their holiday display for everyone’s enjoyment. days off so close to the end of the plore alternatives to alleviate the 180 students, will take place in the • A Union Township resident re- year?” But the rest of the board felt that parking problem around the school Westfield High School auditorium.” ported that while he was attending a such a situation would pose no diffi- with the town council liaisons. This The board also noted the success Union Catholic High School semi- culties of that nature, rather the stu- conversation will continue in the fa- of the Girl’s Varsity soccer team, as formal dance someone smashed his rear windshield and flattened all four New Library Director Kolaya dents should enjoy some possible ex- cilities committee. The Star Ledger selected the team as of his tires. The victim states that he tra free days during that time of year. Board Secretary Bob Berman then the Union County Soccer Team of arrived at 7:45 p.m. and when he Discussion then moved to a look at went over a preliminary 2003-04 the Year. The team’s coaches also returned to his vehicle at 12 a.m. he Brings Novel Ideas to SP the uses of district fields for the budget for the Westfield Public received recognition. discovered the damage. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 2002-03 year, based on estimated Schools. This discussion was pro- Finally, the last day of school be- hours of field usage prepared by board vided in order to give the board an fore the holiday break is Friday, De- FANWOOD many people “are used to the tradi- a program — One Book New Jersey — POLICE BLOTTER tional library set-up and may be a will try to get everyone in the state to member Anne Riegal. Mrs. Riegal advanced look at possible expendi- cember 20. Classes will resume on little put off by the increased activity read the same book in order to facili- illustrated to the board that the larg- tures and priorities for later discus- Thursday, January 2. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 sions of the budget. The board wishes everyone “a • of late. But the people we need to tate a statewide discussion. est user of these fields were town Jeremy Zini, 21, of Watchung grab are the ones who don’t come all The book for this spring’s program leagues, which comprised 38 per- Superintendent of Schools Dr. happy, holiday season. The board was issued a summons for running a Foley revealed to the board tentative will meet again on January 14. See red light and driving while intoxi- the time.” will be Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit cent of total usage. Physical Educa- cated. A police officer noticed that That’s why she wants to “get the 451,” which was published 50 years tion and recess followed with 32 proposed budget priorities, such as you next year!” Mr. Zini failed to stop at a red light on word out to the public” about what is ago and touches on a number of issues South Avenue. When the officer going on at the library, which is pertinent to today’s political environ- pulled Mr. Zini over he noticed blood located on Bartle Avenue, just be- ment, according to Mrs. Kolaya. shot eyes and the smell of alcohol. hind the downtown business district. “Every town will have some type WF Council Approves Risk Mr. Zini was brought to the Fanwood There are several statewide initia- of activity related to the book,” she police station where he was later re- tives underway that are aimed at boost- said. Several big cities in the U.S. leased to his mother’s custody. ing reading among young people and have successfully attempted similar Manager in Party Line Vote See it all on the Web! adults. There will be a “major” state programs. The coming year’s pro- summer reading program for chil- gram will occur during National Li- By LAUREN S. PASS Insurance Services, of Toms River. Town Attorney Robert Cockren ex- www.goleader.com dren, Mrs. Kolaya said. And for adults, brary Week in mid-April. Specially Written for The Times Commerce offered the town a flat fee plained that the RFP “in effect” man- Tuesday night’s council meeting of $32,000 for the year, or 4.05 per- dated the fee at six percent and that YMCA Reveals Dates began with a discussion during the cent of the annual assessment. it was not clear to all of the bidders For Training Events conference portion regarding the ap- In the past the town has paid six that they could change it. He said pointment of a new Risk Manage- SCOTCH PLAINS — The percent of the annual assessment and that this issue raises questions if the ment Consultant for the town and the according to Town Administrator process was done properly under the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, lo- question of whether the Requests For cated at 1340 Martine Avenue in James Gildea no other town that law. He added that the price was only Proposals (RFP) should be sent out participates in the same Joint Insur- one item in the RFP. Scotch Plains, and the National Dance again. Exercise Instructors Training Asso- ance Fund (JIF) as Westfield is pay- Fourth Ward Democratic Council- Last week the finance committee ing less than six percent. Mr. Gildea man Goldman said that in his view ciation (NDEITA) will co-sponsor two met and reviewed the RFP’s that had public training events on Saturday added that the town needs the JIF’s there were many reasons for the se- been returned to the town. Because approval in January for Commerce lection of Commerce. Councilman and Sunday, January 18 and 19. Risk Management is considered a The Saturday event will feature to be accepted. Goldman cited that Commerce has a professional service it is not subject Mr. Gildea explained to the coun- long list of towns that they represent, primary aerobic certification, while to public bidding, but the town has an Sunday’s program will offer con- cil that the RFP said that the risk which gives them more leverage ordinance on the books, which re- manager “shall be paid six percent,” when negotiating for things such as tinuing education credits. This will quires the RFP process for such items. consist of a total body conditioning and that AGA was upset by the town health insurance. The town received five returns from choosing a firm which did not com- Mr. Gildea said that he consulted workshop. The five-hour workshop the RFP, one was thrown out due to will give participants .5 American pletely comply with the RFP. He with the Scotch Plains Township Ad- the fact that it arrived late. The four added that according to the JIF by- ministrator Tom Atkins who highly Council on Exercise Continuing proposals reviewed by the finance Education credits. laws the fee shall “not exceed six recommended Commerce. committee were from Commerce percent.” Second Ward Republican Coun- Space is limited. For registration National Insurance Services, AGA, information, please call (800)- Mr. Gildea told the Council that cilman and chairman of the finance Beckerman and Company and AGA’s complaint was that they did committee Matthew Albano ques- AEROBIC. NDEITA is a non-profit Bollinger. The town is currently us- Ben Corbin for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood agency that offers education and cer- not address a change in the fee be- tioned if the process should be re- GREETING VISITORS...An ice sculpture of “Frosty The Snowman” spreads ing AGA, the offices of which are in cause the RFP did not ask them to. done. winter cheer to passersby last Friday at the Township Municipal Building in tification in the area of fitness in- Westfield. struction. He said that next years RFP will be First Ward Democratic Council- Scotch Plains. After review it was the finance written differently, adding that this man Carl Salisbury questioned if the committee’s recommendation that years was a “model” consultant’s bidders had access to the JIF bylaws, the town choose Commerce National agreement. to which Mr. Cockren responded that Classic Thyme Caterers Presents... he believed so, and Councilman Salisbury stated that those who sub- The Grand Opening of mitted below the six percent “clearly understood” the bylaws. It was his feeling that the “risk” is on the firm. Douglas M. Fasciale Fourth Ward Democratic Council- ‘The James Ward Mansion’ woman Susan Jacobson said that she Certified Civil Trial Attorney felt it was unfair to redo the process of Westfield since the bids were already public by the Supreme Court of New Jersey knowledge and since price was not the only reason Commerce was cho- sen. 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PASS Ferguson for Congress and a $700 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader donation from the Scotch Plains Re- In the second of this three-part publican Committee. series, the financial filings for the According to the filing, the com- campaigns and committees in Scotch mittee had given the candidates Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside $9,200 over the course of the year. will be reviewed. Rossi, Sorge and Malool spent All candidates and committees are $19,471.02 on mailings and other required to report a contribution that campaign items, including a politi- exceeds $400 from a single source, cal consultant. They then closed their including if a single source gives them campaign account by making a a total of $400 during the entire cam- $29.19 donation to the Scotch Plains paign or calendar year, depending on Republican Committee. which filings are required of them. According to the 20-day post-elec- LIFESAVING SKILLS…Westfield High School (WHS) seniors recently partici- Municipal committees and clubs are tion report for the Committee to Elect pated in an Adult Heartsaver course presented by the Atlantic Health System. WHS received an automated external defibrillator (AED) that was donated by HANDMADE HOLIDAY…Franklin Elementary School Parent-Teacher Or- required to file their annual designa- Plante, Molenaar and Dolce, which tion forms on July 1 and their financials was filed on December 6, they had physicians from Atlantic Health System. Earlier in the year, the Education Fund ganization members Ann Marie Centrella, Coleen Kane, Kim Shepcaro and of Westfield donated an AED to the WHS Athletic Department. kindergartener Kyle Jason check out some of the handmade goodies sold at the on a quarterly basis, on the 15th of taken in a total of $5,980. They spent school’s annual holiday boutique fundraiser. April, July, October and January. almost $3,000 on printing and mail- While candidates have to file an ing. They also spent close to $1,000 Westfield Recreation Events initial form to declare their candi- on Get Out The Vote, an Election Craft For Kids: A fun class with community room. (Excluding 1/ NJ Deputy Fire Chiefs dacy and where they will bank, they Day initiative. a different craft each week will be 20 & 2/17). The fee is $30. also must file a 29-day pre-election The candidates then closed out held on Tuesdays from January 7 to Dancercise: Early Spring Ses- report, an 11-day pre-election report their account by donating $754.10 to March 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. sion: Held from January 7 to March Choose Stender for Award and a 20-day post election report. the Fanwood Democratic Municipal Available to students in first through 27 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from AREA – The New Jersey Deputy in the State of New Jersey.” The Scotch Plains Democratic Mu- Committee. The committee reported fifth grades, the fee is $45. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Class is held in the Fire Chiefs Association presented Assembly bill A-1775 establishes nicipal Committee filed its annual in October of taking in $4,804.92 for Yoga For Kids: “Stretching for Municipal Building Community Assemblywoman Linda Stender of a program designed to coordinate designation form on June 17. The the year and spending, as of that your health” yoga promotes love of Room. The fee is $62 for 25 classes. the 22nd Legislative District with fire service personnel and equipment committee submitted its July 15 fil- time, $2,149.62 for the quarter and body and mind while improving Book Discussion Group: This the Legislator of the Year award for throughout the state to facilitate quick ing, which had a single contribution $3,702.33 for the year. ones health and mental outlook. program is for those who love books her sponsorship of the “Fire Service and efficient responses to emergency from Committee Chairman Kenneth The Committee spent nearly Open to students from the first and reading. The first meeting will Resource and Deployment Act.” The incidents or situations where mu- Lipstein, in the amount of $800. It $2,000 on campaign receptions, through fifth grades, classes are from be on January 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the awards ceremony was held on De- nicipal fire departments and forces also filed its October 15 quarterly, printing costs and mailing. It also January 6 through February 24 on Conference Room of the Munici- cember 13 at the Glen Ridge Coun- require outside assistance in order to which had a contribution of $1,500 spent over $300 on photographs of all Mondays from 4 to 4:50 p.m. The pal Building. All prospective mem- try Club. protect life and property from the from the 22nd District Democrats. the candidates for publicity. fee is $48. bers please come with two book “Firefighters are our everyday he- danger or destruction of fire, explo- Samuel, Ellington, Gowen for The Fanwood Republican candi- Judo-Influenced Self Defense: suggestions. Coffee will be served. roes. The work of the fire service sion or other disasters. Council reported in their 20-day post dates for 2002, Stuart Kline, David For adults on Mondays, January 6 to Adults only. Call the Recreation personnel is vital to the safety and Other awards presented by the New election report of having taken in Trumpp and Andrew Calamaras, March 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Office to sign up. well being of the residents of our Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs Associa- $16,414.94 during their campaign. signed the A-2 form in August, prom- communities. I am proud to sponsor tion included Fire Officer of the Year They report spending $10,079.38, ising they would not spend more legislation that will support the fire 2002, received by Battalion Fire most of which was for advertising than $8,500 for this election. services and support them in their Chief Thomas McGovern. Photog- and mailings, as well as their elec- The Fanwood Republican Munici- mission,” said Stender. “I am honored raphers and writers from local news- tion night party. They also report pal Committee filed its annual desig- Donate Your Car to receive this award from the Deputy papers were honored for their contri- paying several individuals $20 each nation for July 1, 2002 to June 30, Fire Chiefs, and I look forward to butions to fire service personnel rec- for distributing campaign literature, 2003. However, it did not file any American Red Cross continuing to work with firefighters ognition. and several others $70 each for mak- financial papers for the year. The Fan- Westfield / Mountainside Chapter ing telephone calls on Election Day. wood Republican Club also filed its During the last part of the cam- designation papers, listing its chair- Help Can’t Wait paign, Samuel, Ellington, Gowen for person and treasurer, as well as a state- Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) Lose Weight Council took in $7,803.94. For the ment saying it will not exceed $3,700 One Call Does It All entire campaign, the Scotch Plains for the year or it will file a receipts and Tax Deductible • Free Towing Democratic Municipal Committee expenditures quarterly report. Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans Without Struggling had donated $3,253.94. Also, each In Mountainside, council candi- of the candidates donated funds to dates Paul Mirabelli and Keith Turner, *Some restrictions apply. Advertising supplied by SAS the campaign. who ran unopposed in 2002, filed a via Hypnosis On November 4, the candidates promise not to spend more than received a donation of $500 from the $8,500. The Mountainside Democratic • Criminal Defense - Federal & State company of Hatch Mott MacDonald Club, which ran no candidates for (formerly Killam Associates), of office this year, pledged not to spend • Complex Civil Litigation Dr. Ronny Glassman, Ph.D., M.P.H. 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It spent $100 on a ditures quarterly report. anger management deposit for a picnic and $42.79 for Next week, the third and final por- checks during the quarter. tion of this story will include West- 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Rossi, Sorge and Malool for Scotch field candidate filings and a synopsis Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 Plains Council took in a total of of the Common Cause Pay to Play Private appointments. No group sessions. $39,960 for their campaign and spent law, which Asm. Tom Kean, Jr. is 908-301-0039 www.DrRonnyGlassman.com $19,471.02, according to their 20- sponsoring on the state level and the day post election report. Also in that Westfield Town Council has dis- [email protected] report was a donation of $500 from cussed. Whose birthday is it, anyway? We believe the important news at Christmas is not who comes down the chimney, but who came down from heaven. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Joseph Semrod. and community service Mr. Kennedy most re- organizations, Mr. cently oversaw Fleet Kennedy serves on the New Jersey’s commer- boards of directors of the cial banking operations New Jersey Bankers As- Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains - Fanwood that focused on middle sociation and the New PLENTY OF HUGS...While visiting the children in Fanwood at The Children’s market companies with Jersey State Chamber of Specialized Hospital last Monday, Congressman Mike Ferguson said he doesn’t David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader/Times revenues of $10 million Commerce. He is a get hugs like this in Washington. PEDESTRIAN INJURED...Just before six o’clock in the rain last Wednesday evening, 43 year-old Fanwood resident Smita Desai was struck by a vehicle at or more per year. He trustee of Montclair State the corner of Prospect and East Broad Streets in Westfield. The driver of the oversaw commercial Douglas Kennedy University, Hackensack 1998 BMW that struck Ms. Desai was 33 year-old Westfield resident Kirsten banking for Summit University Medical Cen- Children’s Specialized Wilkins. According to Westfield Police Lieutenant John Parizeau, Ms. Wilkins Bank prior to its merger ter Foundation, and the was given a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Ms. with Fleet. New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Desai was transported to Overlook Hospital in Summit by the Westfield Before joining Summit Bank in He also is a member of Tri-County Receives Federal Grant Volunteer Rescue Squad. 2000, Mr. Kennedy had been presi- Scholarship Committee’s Board of MOUNTAINSIDE – While visiting issue grants to sixty pediatric hospi- dent and chief executive officer of Directors and is an active supporter the hospital, Seventh Congressional tals nationwide to help ensure top- Fleet Bank New Jersey and earlier of United Cerebral Palsy. In addi- Representative, Mike Ferguson, R- quality care to patients. AAA Offers Parking Tips served as executive vice president tion, he is the past chairman of N.J., announced on Monday, Decem- The Health and Human Services and market manager for Fleet’s Com- NationsPort, a coalition of business ber 16, that the Children’s Specialized Department’s grant program supple- mercial Services Group. He also was and labor leaders who support and Hospital in Mountainside would re- ments the hospital’s training costs for For Holiday Shoppers president of NatWest USA Connecti- ensure the continued development ceive a federal grant that reimburses pediatric doctors. Before the program AREA — As area residents cope posted on them, making it easier to cut Corporation, prior to NatWest’s of the Port of New York and New hospitals for costs associated with began, America children’s hospitals with the busiest shopping time of the locate your car. acquisition by Fleet. Jersey, and served on Governor training pediatric residents. received less than two million annu- year, AAA offers tips to help mall- See and be seen. Use your head- Currently a resident of McGreevey’s transition team. The size of the grant for the nation’s ally in federal funds while more than bound shoppers avoid parking lot lights when scouring parking garages largest pediatric rehabilitation hospi- one thousand teaching hospitals re- fender benders and possible injuries. for spaces, even during the day. Head- On the Net tal will be finalized next month when ceived more than seven billion each The Insurance Institute for High- lights help other cars see you coming Foundation Warns Congress approves funding for the year from Medicare. way Safety reports that 20 percent of around turns, and research shows In Color U.S. Department of Health and Human During his visit, Congressman all collisions resulting in damage that, even in the daytime, keeping Of Donation Scam Services. Under the “Children’s Ferguson greeted the children at both claims occur in parking lots. Accord- your headlights on reduces your crash COUNTY — The Saint Barnabas goleader.com Hospital’s Graduate Medical Educa- locations of the hospital in ing to the AAA Foundation for Traf- risk. Burn Foundation has advised people tion Program,” the department will Mountainside and Fanwood. fic Safety study, one in every 25 Don’t put yourself in a tight spot. that a man claiming to be a former incidents of “road rage” or aggres- Avoid parking between a pair of tall patient at Saint Barnabas Medical sive driving takes place in a parking SUVs or minivans where it might be Center’s Burn Center has been ask- lot. hard for you to back out of the space. ing people to contribute to a Christ- Westfield Spine Center AAA offers the following tips to If you can’t see well enough to back mas Fund. help motorists navigate parking lots out safely, get help from one of your The Burn Foundation does not so- 235 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ and make better, safer decisions to passengers. licit money in this manner and does 908 232 0500 protect their cars and themselves: Refrain from reverse. If possible, not know this person. Anyone who has Head for the side door. At the mall avoid backing out of a space by been contacted by this individual or everyone wants to park near the either backing into it or “pulling who has given him a donation is asked Dr. Joseph M. Diorio, D.C. stores, especially near the main en- through” two spaces that are open to call Director Beverly Foster at the Board Certified Chiropractic Physician trance. But most malls have back or nose-to-nose. In some municipali- Burn Foundation at (973) 322-4344. secondary entrances with less traffic ties, however, backing into spaces Headaches Accident-Related and more convenient spaces. amid moving traffic is illegal and, by Learn to play the outfield. Outly- impeding traffic flow, can sometimes Neck Pain Injuries ing areas have more spaces, lighter do more harm than good. Shoulder Pain Sports-Related Injuries traffic and a lower collision risk. Be Look out for pedestrians, espe- aware, however, that some outlying cially children. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, December 19, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION TRENTON ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES TALKING The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Towns Require Breathing Room The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains In Complying With Mt. Laurel Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Senator Richard Bagger - 21st Leg. District with four definitions – only one is cor- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Bear Brook Road is an unexpected zens. The Court then said in a case sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue front line in the battle to preserve open known as Mount Laurel II that it is not diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 space and rational development in New enough for the state’s government to If you can guess one correctly – good Jersey. No more than a few twisting miles remove barriers of unfairness and in- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 through West Windsor Township, Bear equality. The Court said that the state vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Brook Road is bordered by golden maple had to do more; it had to, in effect, make you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 trees, oaks — and an army of bright sure that poor people could buy houses free time! yellow backhoes, bulldozers and diggers. in any town in any part of New Jersey, All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. They are hard at work tearing up Bear irrespective of income. come from the board game Diction Horace R. Corbin Brook’s meadows and forest after the Since the justices of the Court had no Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin PUBLISHER Fred K. Lecomte New Jersey Supreme Court tore up West framing joists and earthmovers of their Answers to last week’s arcane A&E and EDUCATION David B. Corbin MARKETING DIRECTOR Windsor’s development ordinances for own, they created what they called “a words. Suzette F. Stalker ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS Michael L. Bartiromo the area. judicial remedy for the enforcement of the 1. Lusk – Lazy; idle COMMUNITY MARKETING & PRODUCTION The 293-acre Bear Brook tract is the Mount Laurel Doctrine.” The rest of the 2. Reredemain – A backhanded stroke Karen M. Hinds latest battleground in a series of court people called it the “Builder’s Remedy.” Jennifer Pinto OFFICE MANAGER Robert P. Connelly 3. Zingaro – A gipsy NEWS & REPORTING MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS fights, colloquially known as Mount It is hard to exaggerate the level of 4. Souter – A shoemaker Lauren S. Pass Ben Corbin Lauren A. Gruman Laurel cases, over how much control terror these two words could strike in the SERVICES TUBERON NEWS & REPORTING MARKETING & PRODUCTION local people have over housing deci- hearts of town leaders. In Mount Laurel SUBSCRIPTION PRICE sions and open space preservation in II, the Court decided that if no “afford- 1. A wartlike lump or node One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 their backyards. able” housing existed, it would require 2. A shark More than a quarter of a century ago, municipalities to build affordable hous- 3. A potato the Supreme Court decided the first Mount ing. And, if a municipality moved too 4. The pocket gopher Laurel case, a decision with which few slowly to build affordable housing, the TINNITUS Can the Two Party System Be Effective reasonable people could quarrel. Reject- Court decided that it would allow plain- 1. A whistling or ringing in the ear ing Robert Frost’s famous observation tiffs —frequently for-profit builders — 2. Gaudy and superficial that strong fences good neighbors make, to sue the town. In a bit of judicial 3. A skin disease caused by a fungus; For County Government in Elizabeth? the Court in effect said that Mount Laurel understatement, the Court described this ringworm Township could not use its zoning laws as as “an incentive” to sue municipalities. 4. Crude borax Is it Republican sour grapes, or is there some worthi- less than 78,000. Having an at-large election system for a fence to keep out poor people. If the builder proved that the munici- HYSTRICINE ness in calls by some, including the shut-out GOP, to county candidates does favor those from the more Very simply, the Court said, a town pality hadn’t moved fast enough to build 1. In botany, putting forth leaves after at least look at the way that members of the Board of densely populated, and generally more Democratic, could not use zoning laws to make build- so-called affordable housing, the Court the opening of flowers Chosen Freeholders in Union County are elected? eastern part of the county. Only about one-third of the ing houses so expensive that only the authorized trial courts to award the 2. A species of green tea from China affluent could move in. Builder’s Remedy, the right to build four 3. A state where there is a falling or Before and after this year’s election, in which the three county’s 21 communities are located almost entirely Fundamental fairness and common “market-value” units for every below inversion of the uterus Democrat candidates’ victories ensured a continued 9- east of the Parkway, yet those seven towns account for sense dictated the Court’s decision in market-value unit it built. 4. Resembling a porcupine 0 Democratic majority on the county freeholder board, nearly half of the county’s population. Mount Laurel I. If government discrimi- This is what happened to West IATROLOGY there were noises made regarding just how represen- While the three Democrat Freeholder candidates nated against citizens, what kind of demo- Windsor — and countless other munici- 1. The study of prehistoric birds tative the county governing body is, given the present received almost 58 percent of the vote countywide in cratic society could New Jersey have? palities. The plaintiffs argued that West 2. The science of medicine The only rational solution was to ex- Windsor had not built “enough” afford- 3. The study of the anatomy of fishes at-large system of choosing freeholders. last month’s election, the three Republican candidates pressly prohibit local governments from able housing and after 10 years of litiga- 4. The study of eye diseases and care Of the nine Freeholders representing the 21 munici- triumphed in 11 of the 21 towns. discriminating against the poor through tion, the Supreme Court found that West palities in Union County, only two come from towns There have been calls to change the present system, the disguise of land use rules. Windsor had indeed not built enough. It that are located entirely west of the Garden State from converting to a “ward”-type system, as is done in Once the Court made these rules un- is only a small exaggeration to say that Letters to Parkway, a rough east-west geographical and, to a Essex and Hudson Counties, to reducing the number of lawful, that, as they say, should have within hours of the Court’s decision, the Editor been that. But nearly a decade later, the bulldozers revved their motors and the lesser extent, population dividing line of the county. freeholders and then electing both at-large members Court decided to take another look. Much first shovels dug up the fields. Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr. is from Plainfield, while and those representing specific areas of the county. to the justices’ dismay, the surge of In 1985, the Legislature attempted to Former WF Candidate Freeholder Mary Ruotolo lives in Westfield. Of the Democrats centered in Elizabeth and the eastern cheap housing they foresaw sprouting in restore some sanity to the process and remaining seven members, two each are from Eliza- part of the county mostly oppose any changes, and it’s Bear Brook-like fields across New Jer- passed the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Thanks Voters for beth and Rahway, with the other three living in Linden, not hard to see why. They have completely controlled sey did not happen. While the Court had which in turn created a state agency torn down the barriers to cheap housing known as the Council on Affordable Opportunity, Support Roselle Park and Union. the board since the mid-1990s. But we question the all across New Jersey, no one was rush- Housing (COAH). I would like to thank the residents of Of these seven towns, only Westfield could be effectiveness of a system that has resulted in a county ing in to build the housing. COAH’s job was to create guidelines the Town of Westfield for the privilege classified as a truly suburban community. It is a government fully dominated by one eastern region The Court looked at this and said New and criteria to figure out what a town’s and experience of running for Town bedroom community with a strong retail business base group, with many suburban communities left Jersey was still failing its poorest citi- “fair share” of affordable housing was. It Council. In particular I wish to extend was also supposed to provide a forum my appreciation to my campaign team, and a strong public school system. Is it representative underrepresented. where arguments about that fair share supporters, and running mates. for the freeholder board to have just one member from We also believe that the GOP in the western part of Letters to could be resolved through mediation Congratulations to my opponent, such a community? Are the interests of similarly the county needs to reach out to the people in the east. rather than litigation. Councilman Goldman, on his reelection classified suburban towns, such as Summit, Cranford, They have not done a good job of this. the Editor The idea worked better in theory than and continuing efforts. Scotch Plains, New Providence, Berkeley Heights and Now things would be fine, as is, if the people of the in practice, and that “incentive” the jus- The experience and rewards that I tices noted proved an irresistible lure to take with me from the campaign make Springfield, being adequately served? Conversely, eastern part of the county were seeing their lives race to the courthouse. Even a town the time and efforts I expended worth towns like Elizabeth, Plainfield, Rahway and Linden, improve. But, it does not seem to be happening. trying to comply with COAH’s require- every moment. As many other candi- which are more urban, rely much more on manufactur- Education and economic results remain poor for them. ments was vulnerable to a builder’s rem- dates may confirm, it is the door-to-door ing and other industries and have problems quite But, the rich are getting richer. edy suit. campaign and contact with the voters different from those in the more traditional suburban Regardless of how the election system is arranged, Good faith was good for nothing in that is the most memorable and enjoy- trying to shield a municipality. The clear able. communities in Union County. it is not an effective one if the needs of certain seg- intention of the Legislature to give mu- While I had hoped to represent the Seven of the nine freeholders represent eastern towns ments of the population are not being met. We encour- nicipalities a chance to work out afford- fourth ward on the Council, I look for- with a combined population of 254,000 — about half of age county leaders to examine the current system, able housing was being thwarted by over- ward to future involvement and service the population of Union County. Mr. Mingo and Mrs. including any weaknesses, and pledge to improve zealous litigation. in other areas. Lastly, congratulations to Ruotolo represent towns with a combined population of these areas in the year ahead. While the ultimate merits of Mount Mayor McDermott and Councilman Laurel’s progeny of cases can be de- Betancourt on their reelections — and to bated endlessly, there can be no doubt Councilmen-Elect Caruana and Skibitsky that encouraging good faith and discour- on their victories. They are most deserv- Letters to the Editor aging overzealous litigation are unpar- ing, and I know they will continue to alleled virtues. Certainly, none of the lead Westfield in its great tradition. mayors and councils of our towns and Christopher Panagos Reader Surprised At boroughs, who have the hard work of Westfield BOE President Refutes Article actually trying to comply with Mount WHS Parking Lot Laurel, would disagree. Clearly, those WF Taxes Would Be On Front Page of The Leader local elected leaders who are trying in Expansion Talk good faith to obey the Court need more Lower Without Free I was quite surprised to read in last breathing room to accomplish this. I was shocked to read on the front page tional parking for the least cost, there Given this, it is critical to build in Leaf Pickup Service week’s Leader that Westfield’s Board of of the December 12 Westfield Leader: was concern among board members MERRY CHRISTMAS...Greetings Education and Westfield’s Traffic Park- more room to deal with the specter of the This is in response to last week’s Kurt “Council, BOE to Fund New High School about investing money in property we from the Schultz’s of the Alps. Builder’s Remedy. Accordingly, I have ing and Transportation Committee will Parking Lot With $120,000 Price Tag.” did not own. What if we were denied Pollak’s letter to the Editor, proposing a jointly spend $120,000 in tax dollars to sponsored S-1945. The bill would do tax increase to better the town’s leaf While I did not attend the most recent access to the property during a national two things for municipalities. First, the build a parking lot for the high school. I Town Council meeting, I was present at emergency? I stated on behalf of the Visitors From Black pickup program. had thought that this proposed project bill would seek to prevent unnecessarily I have another suggestion: tax de- the meetings between members of the board that I would raise the issue with hasty lawsuits by letting towns which quietly died last year. This is quite a Town Council and the School Board’s the full board, but I was not at all sure Forest Wish Everyone crease by changing town’s leaf pickup coup for those select (high school) se- wish to voluntarily comply with their program on residential streets. The con- liaison committee where Councilman that there was support for such a pro- fair share obligation adopt a resolution niors that have the use of a car all day Betancourt had proposed that the Board posal. Froehliche Weihnachten cept goes like this: you want the town to long. Seasons Greetings Westfield! On a of participation, to give them the time to pick up your leaves - you pay for it; I of Education consider joining the Town The Westfield Board of Education draft a compliance plan without having I seriously question the town and Council in creating a parking lot behind welcomes the opportunity to cooperate recent visit to see our son and daughter- remove my leaves myself. I don’t pay board’s priorities when intramural sports in-law (Karim and Kelley Schultz) who an overeager plaintiff race to litigate. for your leaf removal — simple and the Armory that could be used by high with the Town Council and the Armory This seeks to end the current practice at the intermediate school have been school students during the day, as well on projects that will benefit the commu- reside in Westfield, we felt it would be a effective, in my opinion and tax-saving. discontinued and courses at the high nice gesture to send our holiday wishes of filing litigation, which then deters as by parents and other community mem- nity. However, a willingness to explore towns from proceeding to COAH volun- Anatoly Bruter school have been eliminated over the bers attending activities at the high school an issue does not mean that it has been across the miles. This is their first Westfield years for budgetary reasons. In addition, holiday season in Westfield as they re- tarily. Once this is enacted, a municipal- and at the Armory on evenings and week- approved. Before printing a completely ity would be able to worry decidedly less with New Jersey’s recent adoption of the ends. inaccurate headline, The Westfield cently re-located from Southern Califor- Graduated Driver License Program, re- nia. whether the backhoe in its backyard will Having just reviewed the enrollment Leader should have taken the time to be fired up if it has not completed its strictions on drivers under 18 years old projections for the high school, Dr. Foley verify the facts with the Board. No one We live in a small town in southwest Kids Invited to Join will prevent many (high school) seniors Germany called Badenweiler. It is situ- COAH paperwork. and I acknowledged that parking is and contacted Dr. Foley or me. We would Second, it would protect them from from driving without an adult in the car. would become an increasing problem, ask that The Leader to correct this inac- ated at the southern tip of the Black Robotics Workshop If this project is so necessary, how Forest, close to borders of France and builders’ remedy lawsuits while COAH especially if limits on street parking in curacy with a similarly placed article determines how it will compute housing SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch about having the users pay for this privi- the area around the high school contin- clarifying the facts. Switzerland. While strolling down to lege. Students at most universities pay The Jolly Trolley for some after dinner obligations for the future. Thus, once a Plains Recreation Department will ued. A committee of three Town Coun- Arlene Gardner town has passed a resolution (and filed it for parking (if they are even allowed to cil and three Board members considered drinks, we were delighted to see the offer a Rocket Robot Robotics work- have a car on campus), and Westfield’s President beautifully lit Christmas tree in front of with COAH) in which it promises to shop on Thursday and Friday, De- the costs and benefits of three possible Westfield Board of Education continue to comply with the FHA, it commuters certainly pay to park, once locations for additional parking: expand- the train station. We were very im- cember 26 and 27, at the Towne they have waited long enough for a per- pressed with Westfield and enjoyed eat- could not be sued. ing the parking lot at Edison Intermedi- Long before he became President, John House in Green Forest Park in Scotch mit. One dollar a day should pay for the ate School, paving unused space behind Reach Us by E-mail ing at the wonderful restaurants, visiting Plains. lot in about five years, and then any the local shops and talking with all of the F. Kennedy once wrote, “Democracy is the Armory, or using the Watterson Street [email protected] the superior form of government be- Held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., it is monies collected can be allocated to- lot after a parking deck is constructed by friendly people. open to children ages 7 to 12. Chil- wards more important matters. As a result, we would like to share cause it is based on a respect for man as the train station. Find Us on the Internet a reasonable being.” Reasonable men dren will build and take home a real Although parking behind the Armory with the town of Westfield a photo from Victor Attanasio www.goleader.com and women may disagree with the Su- provided the largest amount of addi- our little town showing our Christmas robot that works by the clap of their Westfield tree to wish everyone in Westfield the preme Court and with its recent Mount hands or sound of their voice. happiest of holidays! Froehliche Laurel rulings. But all men and women They will also get to design and Weihnachten! must respect reasonable changes that build other robots and learn to use allow our towns to move forward and Hans & Marlene Schultz our less affluent to find housing. the mini hand-held microcomputers. Badenweiler, Germany For more information, please call (908) 322-6700, extension no. 221. United Fund President Thanks Holiday Schedule Those Who Have Given in 2002 Publication Notice Peace on earth requires more than and are made possible by you. The holi- The December 26, 2002 edition good wishes. It means reaching out to all days are brightened for children, fami- of The Westfield Leader and The people. The holidays are a special time lies and elderly by special seasonal ac- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood to reach out and share our joys by bring- tivities conducted by United Fund agen- will be mailed on Monday, De- ing happiness to others in our commu- cies and the spirit of caring and sharing cember 23. The edition will be nity. The United Fund of Westfield is will continue throughout the new year. composed and sent to the printer devoted to bringing peace and joy to All Westfielders are invited to be- everyone. come part of the caring network by con- on Saturday, December 21. The 22 member agencies of the West- tributing to the United Fund Campaign. The January 2, 2003 edition of field United Fund provide year-round Your gift enables 22 community agen- The Leader/Times will be mailed services and programs to Westfielders. cies to meet the needs of thousands of on Monday, December 30, 2002. Many programs are necessary and en- Westfielders and helps make Westfield The edition will be composed and riching to the quality of life during the a better place in which to live and to sent to the printer on Saturday, holidays. Our agency clients say: work. December 28. “Thank you for helping me feed my The United Fund is grateful to the All time sensitive items for pub- hungry family.” many Westfielders who already have lication must be received by the “Thank you for helping my 15 year contributed to the 2002 campaign. Those old daughter stay sober.” who have not yet sent in a donation are preceding Fridays, end of business “Thank you for giving my son a safe urged to do so today. The support of each day; December 20 and December and nurturing place to go after school, and every Westfielder is important! 27 respectively. while I’m still at work.” From all of us at the United Fund and These two editions will high- “Thank you for providing my grand- on behalf of our agencies, we thank you light the Year 2002 in Review. mother with a hot meal every day.” and wish you a joyful and peaceful holi- Thank you for using e-mail and for “Thank you for helping me care for day season. accommodating us in this unusual my mother with Alzheimer’s.” Matt Forstenhausler schedule. “Thank you for taking me to my dialy- President, Board of Trustees Horace Corbin sis treatment twice a week.” United Fund of Westfield Agency services are designed for you, Publisher CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 19, 2002 Page 5 WF Optimists Donate To Tamaques Program WESTFIELD — The Westfield age appropriate tasks that will ben- Optimist Club, at their regular monthly efit others. Among the activities the meeting on December 11, presented committee is undertaking quilt mak- Tamaques School PTO volunteer Blair ing and the reading of books to tape D’Amico with a check for $400 to go for Children’s Specialized Hospital to the school’s new Community Ser- in Mountainside. Other activities are vice committee. to benefit local elder care and a soup In presenting the club’s donation, kitchen. Chapter President Jay Boyle told Ms. The Optimist Club of Westfield is D’Amico that the Optimists hoped a not-for-profit service club com- their donation would serve as seed posed of men and women who live or money to stimulate children to de- work in the Westfield area. They velop a spirit of volunteerism at an conduct service projects that benefit GARDEN CLUB HONORED…The Garden Club was honored with proclama- SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER…The Scouts of Evergreen School Pack 34 early age. youth and the community. tions for their years of service to the Town of Westfield. Pictured, right to left, in Scotch Plains display an assortment of holiday greeting cards they made for The Tamaques PTO Community Individuals interested in joining are: Garden Club of New Jersey President, Ruth Paul; Irene Ilaria; Councilman our armed forces. The cards will be sent to men and women serving our Service Committee is divided into the Optimist Club should contact Rafael Betancourt; Jean Sawtelle and Joanne Sullebarger. country overseas. smaller groups by grade to help chil- Membership Chairman, Steve TV-36 Announces Schedule dren perform during their free time Wearley at (908) 654-7663. Garden Club Honored at For the Holiday Season Anniversary Celebration WESTFIELD — At the celebration of extends sincere best wishes. WESTFIELD —Westfield TV-36 Highlights from the Winter Stroll the 80th Anniversary of The Garden The Garden Club of Westfield also announced the programming sched- include interviews with members of Club of Westfield, Councilman Rafael received a proclamation stating that ule for the remainder of December, the Education Fund, Superintendent Betancourt presented The Garden Club Mayor Gregory McDermott, on behalf highlighted by several programs fo- of Schools Dr. William Foley, WHS of Westfield with a Joint Legislative of the town council and residents of cused on the 2002 Holiday Season. Teacher Thom Hornish, and music Resolution by State Senator Richard Westfield, do hereby congratulate the At 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 from Escape (Women’s Barbershop Bagger and Assemblymen Thomas Kean, members of The Garden Club on the Jr. and Eric Munoz. occasion of their 80th anniversary and p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m., Quartet) and Highlander’s Bagpipe The Resolution by the Senate and Gen- thanks them for their efforts to beautify 1:30 p.m. and 7p.m. on Wednesdays, Band, among others. The tree light- eral Assembly of the State of New Jersey and enrich the town in so many ways. TV-36 will air the 13th Annual Holi- ing segment features Mayor Gregory honors and congratulates The Garden Club The Garden Club of Westfield was day Concert sponsored by the West- McDermott interviewing Santa of Westfield and pays tribute to its merito- founded October 1922 and joined the New field Recreation Department. The Claus. rious record of service and commitment to Jersey Federation of Garden Clubs (now show features the Westfield Com- This month, the new Hometown the citizens of the Town of Westfield, and The Garden Club of New Jersey) in 1925. munity Band and the Edison Inter- with Mayor McDermott includes an mediate School Broadway Singers. interview with Town Administrator “Keeping Families Connected Is Our Top Priority” Another highlight includes a half- James Gildea regarding the new hour “Westfield Holiday Show,” Homefront project. The program airs which includes coverage of a variety Fridays at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and nlimited of local holiday events, including the 1a.m. (Saturdays). U Christmas Tree Lighting, highlights from the Westfield Winter Stroll, Concert To be Held at FUN IN THE SNOW…The 2002-2003 Kindergarten class of the Presbyterian ommunications musical performances from local C Nursery School in Westfield selected a Christmas tree at the YMCA’s tree sale SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION groups, the “Living Nativity” at the YM-YWHA of Union on Friday, December 6 to take back to their classroom to decorate. The first Presbyterian Church, and shots of COUNTY – The National Council snowfall of the year added to the group’s excitement. the Menorah at the train station. The of Jewish Women, Union County Sec- Unlimited Holiday Show airs at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. tion, and the YM-YWHA of Union, and 7 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. Green Lane Union will host a free Night & Weekend and 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. concert at the “Y” on Sunday, January Female Executives Meet Jan. “I’m very pleased that for the first 19 at 2 p.m. Airtime Minutes time, the community portion of TV- “Reeds Rhythm and All That Brass,” On “Mars and Venus” at Work on the America’s ChoiceSM network 36 (non-High School programming) a 17–piece band of professional mu- New Extended Hours: Plus is able to bring holiday program- sicians, who specialize in music of AREA – The North Jersey Asso- the first woman to hold this presti- Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. anytime mobile to mobile minutes ming to Westfield viewers,” said the 40’s and 50’s will perform. The ciation of Female Executives gious position in the history of the 1000Minutes to call any of our 30 million customers na- Eileen O’Donnell, Chair of the TV- band, who has played together for 20 (NJAFE) monthly dinner meeting on organization. She will share her 9:30 am to 7:30 pm tionwide on our national mobile to mobile network. 36 Advisory Board. “The program- years, has played with well known January 21 is entitled “Mars and unique experience of leading a na- Fri. - 9:30 am to 6:00 pm ming features a lot of local talent and groups such as Harry James, Charlie Venus In the Workplace”. Effective tionally recognized all male organi- 400anytime minutes highlights seasonal events of great Barnet and Dave Brubeck workplace communications depends zation. Beverly will offer a practical Sat. - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm interest to the community. People For more information, call the “Y” on knowing the difference between approach and insights for understand- EVERY MONTH FOR LIFE Sun. - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm All when you sign a new 1 or 2 year Customer may not be aware of all the fun, at (908) 289-8112. how men and women get business ing and improving communications Agreement and remain on the America’s Choice plan. exciting events that take place around done – so says best selling relation- at work. 15 Broad St. • Westfield, NJ Tel: (908) 654-6440 • Unlimited nationwide long distance town at this time of year. This Holi- Kids Invited to Join ship author John Gray. Without a The meeting will be held at The • No roaming charges coast-to-coast day Show will at least give viewers a positive understanding of our differ- Spanish Tavern, Route 22 East, in Owner Operated • Serving Union County taste of the events and organizations Robotics Workshop ences, many possibilities for coop- Mountainside starting at 6:30 p.m. All when on the America’s Choice network that make Westfield such a special SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch eration and mutual trust and respect For reservations, call NJAFE hotline just 99 community.” Plains Recreation Department will are overlooked and go untapped. at 800-275-1767 or visit the website monthly offer a Rocket Robot Robotics The speaker for the evening has at www.njafe.com. $39 access MADD Makes Appeal workshop on Thursday and Friday, mastered this understanding. Beverly veri on wireless December 26 and 27, at the Towne Henderson is the Executive Director In Color on the Net Authorized Retailer For Unwanted Cars Network not available in all areas. Calls placed while off the America’s Choice network $.69/min. Mobile to mobile not House in Green Forest Park in of 100 Black Men of NJ, Inc., and is goleader.com available throughout the America’s Choice network. Requires CDMA tri-mode phone with updated software. COUNTY – Mothers Against Scotch Plains. Drunk Driving in New Jersey have Held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., it is asked people to donate their un- open to children ages 7 to 12. Chil- b wanted cars. Donors may be able to dren will build and take home a real Home Equity Loan at UnitedTrust take the fair market value as a contri- robot that works by the clap of their bution on their income tax. hands or sound of their voice. The donor must have the certificate They will also get to design and of title. 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States, of Italian descent and involved in the physical sciences, such as elec- tronics, physics or chemistry, among Digneys Welcome other categories. The award was established in 1995. Timothy Aloysius It annually recognizes a living scien- Timothy and Jackelyn Digney of tist who exemplifies the scientific Westfield have announced the birth of and creative accomplishments of their son, Timothy Aloysius Digney, Noble Prize winning inventor Jr. on Thursday, October 17, at 2:39 Guglielmo Marconi through their p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center Michael-James Cunningham and Ms. Jacquelyn Doran own life achievements. in Livingston. Applicants will be judged on a The baby weighed 8 pounds and 8 number of factors, including educa- DR. AND MRS. BRIAN SCOTT MILLETT ounces and measured 21 inches in (She is the former Miss Elizabeth Ann Taranto) Ms. Jacquelyn Doran to Wed tion, area of expertise, patents, publi- length at birth. cations, awards and a brief written He joins his sister, Hope, age 18. essay. Timothy’s maternal grandparents The deadline for submission of are Angel and Miriam Velez of San Miss Elizabeth A. Taranto Michael-James Cunningham completed applications is Friday, Juan, Puerto Rico. Ms. Jamie Doran of Emmaus, Pa. Ms. Doran is currently pursuing a January 31, 2003, with the winner to His paternal grandparents are Charles and Robert Doran of Monroeville, Doctoral degree in School Psychol- be notified by Friday, February 21, and Dolores Digney of Budd Lake. Pa. have announced the engagement ogy at Fordham University. 2003. The baby’s maternal great-grand- Weds Dr. Brian S. Millett of their daughter, Ms. Jacquelyn Ann The prospective bridegroom For additional information, includ- parents are Gloria and Isabello Miss Elizabeth Ann Taranto, the He practices general dentistry in Doran of Hoboken, to Michael-James graduated from The Delbarton School ing how to obtain and submit an Rodriguez and Anna Maria Velez, all daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Revere, Mass. Cunningham, also of Hoboken. He is in 1995. He continued his studies at application, please contact Charles of San Juan. Taranto, Jr. of Westfield, was mar- The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Georgetown University, graduating Grillo, President of Westfield UNICO, Nick and Virginia Fiorello of ried on Saturday, November 30, to the parents of the bridegroom at Cunningham of Westfield. in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science at (908) 654-3717 or Titusville, Fla. are his paternal great- Dr. Brian Scott Millett. He is the son Ferraro’s in Westfield. Pre-nuptial The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate Degree in Physics. [email protected]. grandparents. of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Millett of showers were hosted by Mrs. Ann of Emmaus High School and a 1999 He will receive his Doctor of Medi- Quincy, Mass. Bruett and Mrs. Arlene Burgess in graduate of Susquehanna University, cine degree from St. George’s Univer- Metuchen Bishop Paul Bootkoski, Westfield and Mrs. Tana Carlson and where she majored in elementary edu- sity School of Medicine in Granada Ryan Maines Recognized a friend of the family, celebrated the Mrs. Joan Sargent, both aunts of the cation. She then taught second and in May of 2003. nuptial Mass at the Holy Trinity bride, in Cohasset, Mass. third grades in the Parkland School The couple plans to be married in Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Following a wedding trip to Ha- District in Pennsylvania. August of next year. On Reaching Eagle Rank The reception was held at the Grand waii, the couple reside in Stoneham, WESTFIELD – Troop No. 72 of and Sharon Maines of Westfield. Summit Hotel in Summit. Mass. the Boy Scouts of America held its Achieving Eagle rank requires a Escorted down the aisle by her fa- Miller-Cory Museum to Host Fall Court of Honor October 28 at candidate to earn at least 21 merit ther, the bride wore a satin gown with Lt. Cmdr. Robertson The Presbyterian Church in badges and complete a community beading on the bodice and hem. She Westfield, when members of the troop service project. carried a bouquet of red roses. Named Recipient Of ‘Christmas in Elizabethtown’ were recognized for their achieve- Ryan’s badges included those for Miss Shana Carroll of Brooklyn, WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Decem- Many reproductions, as well as cook- ments during previous months. Citizenship in the Community, Per- N.Y. was the maid of honor. The bridal Commendation Medal ber 22, the Miller-Cory House Mu- books, teas, crafts and educational It was a special evening for more sonal Management and Family Life. attendants were Mrs. Jessica Morris SCOTCH PLAINS – Navy Lieu- seum in Westfield will feature “A materials, are available at the shop. than 53 scouts who earned awards For his community service project, of Woburn, Mass., Miss Kathleen tenant Commander Michael P. Candlelight Christmas in Admission to the museum is $2 for and merit badges, as well as for Ryan he organized and completed the Curran of New York City, Mrs. Traci Robertson, the son of Judith M. and Elizabethtown” between 2 and 5 p.m. adults, 50 cents for students and free Maines, who reached the ultimate painting of the dining room of the Pulsifer of Marshfield, Mass., the sis- George W. Robertson of Scotch Elegantly-dressed volunteers will for children under age six. rank of Eagle Scout. Agape Soup Kitchen in the First Pres- ter of the bridegroom, and Miss Regan Plains, recently received the Navy greet visitors to the candlelit home, The museum will be closed for the Scouts were identified as partici- byterian Church of Elizabeth. He Barnett of South Boston, Mass. They and Marine Corps Commendation located at 614 Mountain Avenue, and holiday season and will reopen on pating in such troop events as a Mile has been working at the soup kitchen wore claret gowns and carried bou- Medal while assigned to the Pacific give guided tours. Refreshments will Sunday, January 12, with a program on Swim, a Philmont Scout Ranch Trek, most Wednesday evenings since quets of white roses. Missile Range Facility in Barking be served at the house and in the “Native American Wood Carvings.” Mountain Bike Ride with Overnight 2000. Michael Morris of Woburn served Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. Frazee Building. For information on future activities or Campout, a Delaware River Canoe The new Eagle Scout works part- as the best man. The ushers included In his capacity as a legal aide and The Colonial gift shop will also be volunteer opportunities, please call Trip, a Cook Out Competition and a time at an architectural firm. He also Gregory Taranto of Union and aircraft schedules supervisor, Com- open for browsing or making purchases. (908) 232-1776. Sea Kayaking trip. Twenty-three recently became a deacon at The Stephen Taranto of Westfield, broth- mander Robertson utilized his knowl- scouts also advanced in rank that Presbyterian Church in Westfield. ers of the bride; Erik Pulsifer of edge of the Naval legal system. RITUALS HAIR & BODY SPA evening. Troop No. 72, also known as the Marshfield, the brother-in-law of the He was also instrumental in train- Assistant Scoutmaster Gordon “Pack and Paddle Troop,” is spon- bridegroom, and Michael Flaherty of ing aircrew personnel on success- Specht subsequently presided at an sored by the Questors and Session of Quincy, Mass. fully fighting wildfires, which saved “Eagle Court of Honor” for Ryan, a the church. A 1993 graduate of Westfield High thousands of acres of park lands senior at Westfield High School. Fel- Ryan received letters of congratu- School, the bride was awarded a Bach- from destruction. low Assistant Scoutmaster Reid lations from President George W. elor of Arts Degree from Boston Col- Commander Robertson has earned Leonard administered the Eagle Bush, Senator Jon Corzine and Sena- lege in 1997. She is employed by every pilot qualification available at Charge to Ryan, the son of Dr. Ralph tor Richard Bagger, among others. Accenture in Boston. the Pacific Missile Range Facility. Dr. Millett graduated from Bos- A 1988 graduate of Union Catho- See it all on the web in color . . . ton College High School in 1993. lic High School in Scotch Plains, he He received a Bachelor of Science joined the Navy in May 1993. He is www.goleader.com Degree from Boston College in a 1992 graduate of Tulane Univer- 1997 and graduated from Tufts sity in Louisiana, where he earned a School of Dental Medicine in 2001. Bachelor of Arts Degree.

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CRANFORD – The Calvary Lutheran a cast of 26 will present the this space, as a “new” member of the However, we are also very happy to be Church, located at 108 Eastman Street intergenerational musical “Why the Scotch Plains/Fanwood/Westfield welcomed by our new community – in Cranford, has invited the community Chimes Rang.” Additionally, music will community, I thought I might make by the Conservative congregation to celebrate Christmas at services de- be provided at this service by the youth time to introduce our congregation Beth Israel, by the Scotch Plains/ signed for all ages on Christmas Eve ensemble SPIRYT, with saxophone and give a window on how Jewish Fanwood Ministerium, and by the and Christmas Day. soloist Daniel Nelson of Scotch Plains. values inform not only our choices as people of Scotch Plains and The Reverend Carol Lindsay, Soprano Katie Mertens of Cranford a congregation, but our self-defini- Fanwood. Calvary’s Pastor, will preside and will sing “O Holy Night.” tion and long-term goals. We are proud to have been invited preach at all services. Music will be The 10:45 p.m. Candlelight Ser- Al tifros min hatzibur — Do not to join in this year’s commemoration performed under the leadership of Jaye vice of Holy Communion will feature separate yourself from the commu- of September 11, and the community Newbold, Associate in Ministry. seasonal music presented by the Cal- nity. Pirke Avot 2:4. celebration of Thanksgiving. We look On Tuesday, December 24, the vary Choir and the Senior Hand Bell church will offer three services. A Ringers, including “Carol of the Bells” Although I have often quoted this forward to more shared joy and to GOOD NEIGHBORS…Twenty-two members of the First Baptist Church in ancient Rabbinic advice to our con- lend our hearts and hands in times of Westfield responded to the need of a local resident by spending the weekend of young children’s Christmas Eve ser- and “What Child Is This.” This service gregation in various situations, per- need, both through institutional af- November 23 and 24 scraping and painting the outside of her house. The service vice will be held at 4 p.m., featuring also will include music by the Calvary haps in no time like the present has it filiations and through individuals – project was coordinated by Alan Greenlaw of Westfield and the church’s Outreach simple carols, the reading of the Christ- Quartet members. been such a guiding principle for the one neighbor to another. Committee, chaired by Barron Cashdollar of Summit and the Reverend Jeremy mas story and the placing of the nativ- A Festival Service of Holy Com- goals of Temple Sholom. Our Jewish tradition commands us Montgomery, Minister of Local Outreach at First Baptist. ity figures by some of the youngsters. munion will be celebrated on Christ- Originally, the intent was to tell to be or l’goyim – a light to the na- The Alleluia Choir, made up of chil- mas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at the individual Jew to remain in- tions. In this active community that dren ages four through six, will sing. 10 a.m. volved with the other members of we are joining, the command trans- First Baptist Church to Present Christmas Eve services of Holy The church has been serving the the Jewish community – to join in lates to be one more light among Communion will be held at 7 and Cranford-Westfield area and surround- the difficult tasks, to share joys and many. The challenge for us as a new 10:45 p.m. During the 7 p.m. service, ing communities for 74 years. sorrows, to support the communal member of this community is to add Children’s Christmas Pageant institutions. For our congregation at rather than subtract, so that the com- WESTFIELD — The First Baptist ghosts, robots, bears and an electri- this time, the meaning is perhaps the munity as a whole is better because Church of Westfield, located at 170 cal contractor (to take care of the opposite. we are members of it. Elm Street, will host a children’s lights). Visitors are welcome to at- While we have been located in Soon, we will move into our tem- Christmas pageant this Sunday, De- tend the play and lunch afterwards. Plainfield for almost 90 years, origi- porary location and begin the work cember 22, at an 11:45 a.m. lunch On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, De- nally serving the large Jewish com- of building our new home. Already, theatre in Fellowship Hall. cember 24, the church will host a munity of the city, that community we have begun and we look forward The pageant has been composed traditional Candlelight Service of has spread out. We as a temple had to the future – a future that not only by director Dawn Cocco of Readings and Carols at 7:30 p.m. become separated from the location strengthens our community of Garwood, with input from all the The worship service will be pre- of our community. After much soul- Temple Sholom, but strengthens the young participants. Youngsters were ceded at 7 p.m. by music for medi- searching debate, our congregation great community and is strength- asked about a favorite Christmas tation presented by Minister of decided to follow the majority of our ened by it. object, which became characters in Music William Mathews on the or- younger congregants and move to The Rabbinic sage Hillel said it the play. gan, with high school student Kelly the Scotch Plains/Fanwood area. best, “If I am not for myself, who will Pre-schoolers through high Yang on the flute. For more infor- In making that difficult decision, be for me? But, if I am for myself school youth will have roles in this mation, please call the church of- our Jewish values also pushed us to alone, who am I? And, if not now, original production, including fice at (908) 233-2278. make another decision about com- when?” We at Temple Sholom are munities that we would not separate committed to our own growth, to the ourselves from. Because of our long growth of the community around us, All Saints’ Church Plans history in Plainfield, we will remain and we are ready to begin, now. Come Celebrate the Savior’s Birth With Us committed to our Plainfield commu- * * * * * nity – to its people, to our neighbors, Rabbi Abraham is the spiritual Services For Christmas Redeemer Lutheran Church to their needs. leader of Temple Sholom, a Reform SCOTCH PLAINS – The All Saints’ sic for choristers and instrumental- We will remain involved with Corners of Clark & Cowperthwaite, Westfield congregation serving the Plainfields, Episcopal Church, located at 559 ists. (Across from Roosevelt School) Plainfield institutions and continue Scotch Plains, Fanwood and the sur- Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, has The Festival Eucharist will begin to fight for social justice and equal rounding communities. announced its schedule of services at 10:30 p.m., with carols, and the All for Christmas. Saints’ Choir singing an original Christmas Eve The Christmas Eve service will piece for the occasion by Mr. 6:00 p.m. Family Communion Service begin on Tuesday, December 24, at 5 Spassov, who is a composer. Red Cross Chapter to Hold p.m. with a Christmas Pageant. Chil- On Wednesday, December 25, 10:40 p.m. Carol Sing dren and adults will take the roles of Christmas Day, Holy Eucharist will 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service Babysitter Training Classes Mary and Joseph, angels and shep- be celebrated at 10 a.m. herds, sheep and kings. There will The Reverend Jane Rockman is Christmas Day WESTFIELD – The Westfield/ instructed on how to handle breath- also be carols, the Junior Choir will Rector at All Saints’ Church. For Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- ing emergencies for a choking child sing and Holy Eucharist will be cel- more information, please call (908) 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion can Red Cross will host three or infant. ebrated. 322-8047. Babysitter’s Training courses for All classes will be held at the Chap- That evening at 10 p.m., organist- youths age 11 to 15 years old. ter House, located at 321 Elm Street choirmaster Michael Spassov will The classes will be held on Satur- in Westfield. present a program of Christmas mu- day, December 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 The course will include a hand- p.m.; Monday, December 30, from book and a small first aid kit. Pre- Celebrate Christmas 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, registration is required and space is Prayer to St. Jude January 11, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. limited. Designed for current and future Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and The Westfield/Mountainside martyr, great in virtue and rich in babysitters, the classes will teach par- Chapter holds this course, as well as ticipants how to keep children safe in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus ESTIVAL OF DVENT ESSONS & AROLS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Christ, faithful intercessor of all F A L C their care. First Aid courses, every month. who invoke your special patron- Sunday, December 22 at 11:15 A.M. Topics will include making good Interested individuals may call the age in time of need, to you I have decisions, supervising children of dif- chapter at (908) 232-7090, visit the recourse from the depth of my with The St. Paul’s Choir, Soloists & ferent ages, keeping everyone safe Chapter House or send an email to heart and humbly beg to whom inside and outside, handling emer- [email protected]. God has given such great power to members of The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra gencies and age appropriate activi- come to my assistance. Help me works of Bach, Handel, Schubert & Latona ties. in my urgent petition. In return I Participants will also learn basic See it all on the Web! promise to make your name known infant care such as feeding, diapering and cause you to be invoked. Say HILDREN S UCHARIST & HRISTMAS AGEANT and burping, along with some basic www.goleader.com three Our Fathers, Hail Mary’s C ’ E C P first aid. They will additionally be and Glorias. Publication Must be Tuesday, December 24 at 4:00 P.M. promised. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. This with St. Paul’s Primary & Junior Choirs Scotch Plains - Fanwood novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for Kiwanis Club nine consecutive days. W.C.R. CHRISTMAS EVE CHORAL EUCHARIST “presents” Tuesday, December 24 at 10:30 P.M. Carol Sing at 10:15 P.M. 2002 Luminary Sale Celebrate with The St. Paul’s Choir, located at the Christmas Fanwood with our Family Brass Quintet & Percussion Town Works Garage HRISTMAS AY UCHARIST (off Martine on North Ave.) Children’s Play C D E At a Special Lunch Theatre Wednesday, December 25 at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 21 11:45 am Sunday, December 22 with Homily & Carols 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitors welcome The Rev’d Andrew C. Hamersley, rector Sunday, December 22 Candlelight Service of 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Readings and Carols 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 24 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church All proceeds to benefit local charities Preceded at 7:00 pm by Candle, bags, sand $.35 each Music for Meditation 414 East Broad Street - Westfield, New Jersey (across from Town Hall) Information: 908-232-8506, EXT. 14 Childcare provided May the light of this holy season fill our hearts with love and our world The First Baptist Church 170 Elm St., Westfield, NJ at St. Paul’s

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Calvary Lutheran Church First United Methodist Church of Westfield Eastman St Cranford Christmas Eve Worship Services One East Broad Street (across from monuments, parking lot is accessible The Rev. Carol A. Lindsay, Pastor from Ferris Place off of Prospect Street) Jaye S. Newbold, Associate in Ministry Worship Times Something Missing in Your Christmas? 5 pm “Just for Children” Come to Church! Stories and Songs of Christmas 7 pm December A Family Service with 4:00 p.m. Children’s Service of Lessons & Carols “Carols and Candlelight” 7:00 p.m. Family Service of Holy Communion 11 pm 10:30 p.m. Candlelight A Festival of “Carols, Service of Holy Communion Candlelight & Communion” December The Parish Community of Saint Helen 10:00 a.m. Christmas Service of Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Westfield Holy Communion The people of The United Methodist ChurchTM CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, December 19, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Betty Catalon, Owned Beauty Salon; William MacClymont, 81, Postal Clerk; Involved in PTA and Senior Activities – Obituaries – Served in Navy and Merchant Marines Betty A. Coppola Catalon, 83, of Surviving are a son, Thomas A. William J. MacClymont, 81, of Catholic Church in Westfield. He was Ortley Beach died on Thursday, De- Catalon, 3rd of Short Hills; two daugh- DEATH NOTICE Westfield died on Wednesday, Decem- also a member of the USS Ranger cember 12, in Community Medical ters, Betty Catalon of Indialantic and ber 11, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- Reunion Group and the Mid-State Center in Toms River. Gail Teese of Westfield; a sister, Lucille Marilyn Mastrella, 72, Real Estate Broker; mit. Postal Workers Union. Born and raised in Kenilworth, she Monahan of Kenilworth; a brother, Born in Newark, he had been a resi- He was predeceased by his wife, had lived in Westfield for more than Sal Cirillo, also of Kenilworth, and Previously Worked For Chase Manhattan dent of Spring Lake prior to moving to Dolores Kreig MacClymont, in 1999. 40 years before moving to Ortley five grandchildren. Marilyn Lois Mastrella of Scotch New York chapter, and was one of the Westfield in 1959. Surviving are two sons, David Beach in 1992. A Funeral Mass was offered on Sat- Plains died on Sunday, December 15, first female banking tellers hired by Mr. MacClymont had been em- MacClymont and Paul MacClymont, Mrs. Catalon had owned her own urday, December 14, at St. Helen’s at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey the Chase Manhattan Bank in New ployed as a United States Postal Clerk both of Westfield; a daughter, Mary business, the Hilltop Beauty Salon, Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. at Robert Wood Johnson University York in the early 1950s. for the Westfield and Mountainside O’Brien of Cranford, and two grand- in Cranford and later in Westfield Burial took place at Fairview Cem- Hospital in New Brunswick, after a After marriage, Marilyn and her Post Offices for 20 years, retiring in children. before retiring in 1975 after 35 years. etery in Westfield. courageous battle with Non- husband, Vincent, resided in Bayonne 1983. Earlier, he had been a first mate A Funeral Mass was offered on Sat- She was a member of the Westfield Arrangements were under the di- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She was 72. where, in addition to being a stay-at- in the Merchant Marines aboard Esso urday, December 14, at St. Helen’s Public Schools Parent-Teacher Asso- rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Marilyn was born on March 18, 1930 home mom, she helped her husband oil tankers. Church. Interment was at St. Gertrude ciation, the Holy Trinity Roman 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. in Manhattan to Harry and Marie (nee run their menswear business, V. J. He served in the United States Navy Cemetery in Colonia. Catholic Church in Westfield and St. Memorial donations may be made DeLamater) Steinfield. Her ancestors Mastrella, for more than 30 years. aboard the USS Ranger during World Arrangements were under the direc- Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic to St. Helen’s Roman Catholic built the engines of the famous Civil In 1973, after moving her family to War II. tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, Church in Lavallette. Church, Outreach Program, 1600 War ship, The Monitor, at the DeLamater Scotch Plains, she earned her real Mr. MacClymont served as an usher 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. She was also active in various se- Rahway Avenue, Westfield 07090 Iron Works, located at DeLamater estate broker’s license and last worked for many years at St. Helen’s Roman December 19, 2002 nior citizen activities in Dover Town- and/or to the Westfield PAL, P.O. Box Square in lower Manhattan. The as a broker with Coldwell Banker, ship and Indialantic, Fla. 873, Westfield 07090. DeLamater family has been represented Warren Office, until December 2001. December 19, 2002 in every major United States war since During the course of her real estate Harrison T. Watson, Jr., Was President Thomas C. Coumbe, 73, Squad Captain; the American Revolution. career, she attained the New Jersey Mrs. Mastrella graduated at age 16 Real Estate Commission’s Million Of Westfield Memorial Library Board Retired From Bayer Pharmaceutical from George Washington High School Dollar Sales Club status several times. Harrison Thornton Watson, Jr., 70, of Army in Germany from 1954 to 1956. in Manhattan. She later earned a cer- An avid traveler, she and her hus- Westfield died on Thursday, December For many years, he was an active Thomas Courtland Coumbe, 73, of Oradell; a sister, Beverlee Scheve, and tificate in Commercial Banking from band of 43 years had traveled to 12, at his home. member of the Westfield Republican Westfield died on Monday, December seven grandchildren. the American Institute of Banking, France, Italy, England, Israel and Born in Detroit, Mich., he grew up in Committee. 16, at his home. Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 Turkey. The culmination of her trav- Grosse Pointe, Mich., moving to He was a supporter of the Smithsonian Born in Suffern, N.Y., he was a life- p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, els was celebrating her 70th birthday Westfield in 1969. Institution’s Atoll Research Bulletin. long resident of Westfield. December 19, at the Gray Funeral Home, DEATH NOTICE with her husband, children and grand- Prior to retiring in 1993, he had worked During the 1960s, Mr. Watson was Mr. Coumbe had been employed in 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. children in Paris in March 2000. for the Prudential for 30 years, initially the Director and President of the New maintenance for Bayer Pharmaceuti- A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11 Edwin M. Powers, 87 She was a loving and devoted wife, as a training consultant and later as York chapter of the National Society cal in Raritan Township for 15 years a.m. tomorrow, Friday, December 20, at Edwin M. Powers of Conifer, Colo. mother and grandmother who, al- Manager of Investment Products. for Programmed Instruction. before his retirement in 2001. the Holy Trinity Church. Burial will died on Tuesday, October 22, 2002, though battling NHL, continued to Mr. Watson’s work in training began He was predeceased by his parents; a He was a member of the Holy Trinity follow at Fairview Cemetery in in Denver, Colo. He was 87. Edwin focus her energy and attention on her while working for Norman Crowder, brother, Charles Watson, and a sister, Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Westfield. was born in Denver on July 20, 1915, family. one of the acknowledged fathers of the Julie Daugherty. During the 1960s, he served as a In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- the second oldest of five children of Mrs. Mastrella was preceded in programmed instruction movement. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Captain on the Westfield Rescue Squad. tions may be made to the Westfield Emmett and Bertha Powers. He death by her granddaughter, Katelynn While with Mr. Crowder, he devel- Watson, and a daughter, Deirdre Watson, Mr. Coumbe was a graduate of the Rescue Squad, 335 Watterson Street, graduated from the University of Mastrella LoAlbo, in 1992. oped programmed courses for indus- also of Westfield. Randolf Macon Military Academy of Westfield 07090. Denver in 1939 with a Bachelor of She is survived by her husband, trial and military clients and taught at A memorial is planned for the spring. Front Royal, Va. December 19, 2002 Science Degree in Chemical Engi- Vincent J. Mastrella; three daughters, Cape Canaveral. Arrangements are under the direc- He served as a Merchant Marine dur- neering and a Master of Science Maureen Mastrella, husband Gary He was President of the Westfield tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 ing World War II. DEATH NOTICE Degree in 1940. Stewart, and son Ryan Stewart; Memorial Library Board from 1990 to East Broad Street in Westfield. He was predeceased by a son, Michael He met his wife, Dorothy Lavane Meredithe Mastrella and daughter 2000. Earlier, he served on the library’s Memorial contributions may be T. Coumbe, in 1968. Jack Dunn, 91 Debler, at the University of Denver. Natasha Badillo, and Marilynn Board of Trustees, where he was instru- made to the Friends of the Westfield Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Jack Dunn of West Windsor died on They were married in 1941 in Buf- Mastrella, husband Russell Presti, and mental in relocation of the library from Library, 550 East Broad Street, Phyllis Mc Enaney Coumbe; three Wednesday, December 11, at The falo, N.Y., where Edwin began work- children Elaina LoAlbo and Corinne the municipal complex to its present Westfield 07090 or to the ARB Fund, daughters, Debra J. Carbone of Medical Center in Princeton. He was ing for National Aniline as an engi- and James Mastrella-Presti. In addi- site on East Broad Street. Smithsonian Institution, National Mahopac, N.Y., Denise Di Maria of 91. neer. In 1945, they moved to tion, she is survived by her brother, He graduated from Yale University Museum of Natural History, Depart- Emerson and Mimi King of Toms River; Born in Scotland, Mr. Dunn came Fanwood, N.J., when he began work- Allen Norton, and by many nieces in 1954. ment of Paleobiology, Room E 206 three sons, Daniel H. Coumbe of to the United States in 1913, settling ing for Merck & Company in and nephews. Mr. Watson served in the United States MRC 121, Washington, D.C. 20560. in Manhattan. He resided in Westfield Rahway, N.J. The funeral will be from the Memo- December 19, 2002 Westfield, Thomas C. Coumbe of New PUBLIC NOTICE York City and Timothy C. Coumbe of and Sayreville before moving to West They later moved to Westfield, rial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue, Windsor 15 years ago. N.J. with their four sons, Dennis, Fanwood at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, SHERIFF’S SALE Legal Advertising MASTER Prior to his retirement in 1976, he Kenneth, James and Steven, in 1955, December 19. A Funeral Mass will SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, was a salesman for Max Factor Cos- as Edwin continued working for CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, MORE IN BACK SECTION follow at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate DOCKET NO. F-20503-01 MEMORIALS metics in California for 30 years. Merck. He held varying engineer- Heart of Mary Roman Catholic OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, FSB, PLAIN- PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. Dunn was a member of B’nai ing positions with Merck until his Church, 1571 Martine Avenue in TIFF vs. GRAZIANO FAVRO, ET AL., MEDICAL OFFICE CLOSING Brith of Westfield, the American As- retirement in 1982 after 37 years of Scotch Plains. Interment will follow at DEFENDANT. 524 Central Avenue sociation of Retired Persons and continuous service. Edwin and Evergreen Cemetery in Clinton. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Public notice is hereby given that Helen Westfield, NJ DATED OCTOBER 8, 2002 FOR SALE OF K. Mirau, M.D., LLC is closing her office at Phlagg. He was involved with civil Dorothy soon moved back to their In lieu of flowers, donations may MORTGAGED PREMISES. 127 South Euclid Avenue, Westfield, New (908) 233-2350 rights marches in the 1960s and pro- beloved state of Colorado, to a be made to the Leukemia & Lym- By virtue of the above-stated writ of Jersey 07090. Copies of medical records tested the Vietnam War. mountain home in Conifer. phoma Society, 45 Springfield Av- execution to me directed I shall expose for for patients can be obtained from Dr. Before and during retirement, sale by public vendue, at the Union County Mary-Ann Huhn-Warner, 203 East South Mr. Dunn was a Committeeman for enue, Springfield, N.J. 07081. Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- December 19, 2002 Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. the Democratic Party in Princeton Edwin and Dorothy enjoyed travel- bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 3 T - 12/5, 12/12 Junction 12 years ago. He was also an ing overseas. They traveled to over on WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF JANU- & 12/19/02, The Leader Fee: $10.20 avid tennis player until the age of 85. 60 countries, including Egypt, Thai- PUBLIC NOTICE ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the PUBLIC NOTICE Designer • Builders of fine Surviving are his wife of 55 years, land, Russia, England, Greece and BOARD OF EDUCATION afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Terry Ganis Dunn; one son, David Turkey, which also included able in cash or certified check at the MONUMENTS Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Dunn of Bethel, Conn.; two daugh- Edwin’s unscheduled visit to Cuba NOTICE TO BIDDERS conclusion of the sales. No. 02-22-R MARKERS The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- ters, Lisa Rubinstein of Sarasota, Fla. due to an in-air hijacking. Dorothy Sealed proposals will be received by AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR- predeceased her husband in 1985 the Board of Education of the Westfield CHAPTER 67, OF THE CODE MAUSOLEUMS and Ellen Dunn of Dayton; four grand- HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT & 88/100 School District, Union County, New Jer- OF THE BOROUGH OF children, Laurie and Erica Rubinstein after 44 years of marriage. ($321,478.88). sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm FANWOOD GOVERNING THE Lettered • Cleaned and Jessica and Dana Aga and one He is survived by four sons, Den- The property to be sold is located in the Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the POLICE DEPARTMENT Town of Westfield in the County of Union, great-grandson, Matthew Joseph nis of Ashland, Ore., Kenneth of following supplies, equipment or services: was passed and adopted on the second Tim Doerr New Jersey. Denver, Colo., James of Conifer, BID FOR: and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Gardella. Commonly known as: 730 Harding Street, BID NO: B03-14 DISTRICT and Council of the Borough of Fanwood Bruce Bauer Funeral services were held on Fri- Colo. and Steven Powers of Union Westfield, New Jersey 07090 WIDE TREE TRIMMING AND held on December 10, 2002. (established 1939) day, December 13, at Mount Sinai City, N.J.; five grandchildren, Kim- Tax Lot No. 23 in Block 3410 REMOVAL This Ordinance shall take effect imme- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 60 Memorial Chapels in East Brunswick. berly, Denny, Eric, Lindsey and diately after final passage and publication BIDS DUE: feet wide by 170 feet long Also: 300 Rt. 37 East Interment followed at the Beth Israel Stevie, and a sister, Arlene, of Den- as required by law. JANUARY 9, 2003 AT 2:00 PM Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Eleanor McGovern Toms River, NJ Cemetery in Woodbridge. ver, Colo. The bids will be received at the Admin- intersection of southerly side of Harding Borough Clerk December 19, 2002 December 19, 2002 istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Street. (732) 349-2350 1 T - 12/19/02, The Times Fee: $16.32 New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the There is due approximately the sum of time indicated, and then publicly opened THREE-HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR THOU- PUBLIC NOTICE and read aloud. SAND NINE-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN & Bids must be in strict compliance with 62/100 ($334,947.62) together with law- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD specifications. Bids must be made on the ful interest and costs. PLANNING BOARD Memorium for Matilda Singer proposal forms in the manner designated. There is a full legal description on file in Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Proposals must be endorsed on the out- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Matilda Singer, Malka Bas Dovid, died Nov. 24 at the age of 93. Though small in side of the sealed envelope, with the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn FANWOOD after public hearing granted name of the bidder, the bidder’s address stature, this beloved Grandma’s heart was as big as the sun. Matilda relished the this sale. approval to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Nitti to and the name of the supplies, equipment, RALPH FROEHLICH install an above ground pool on the prop- hugs and kisses of her grandchildren, for they were her joy. She was buried at or services for which the bid is submitted. SHERIFF erty at 39 St. John Place, Fanwood, New Gomel Chesed Cemetery in Newark, alongside her first husband of 20 years, Max It is understood and agreed that proposals ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, Jersey being Block 20, Lot 10. Bertish, and her second husband of 27 years, Louis Singer. may be delivered before the time or at the ATTORNEYS Documents pertaining to this application Born in Vienna, Matilda escaped the atrocities of WWII with her four-year-old son place specified for opening. The Board of 1139 Spruce Drive are available for public inspection at Bor- at her side. Many of her family perished in concentration camps. With only a Education assumes no responsibility for PO Box 1024 ough Hall during normal business hours. wedding ring, a watch, $5 in cash, and a small suitcase of clothes, they fled Vienna bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Nicholas and Colleen Nitti The Board of Education of the Town of by train as the enemy troops were walking up the tracks. They immigrated to 1-908-233-8500 39 St. John Place Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, File No.: XCZ 48061 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 America by way of Russia, China, and Japan, on a journey that was full of miracles. reserves the right to accept or reject any CH-757016 - (WL) 1 T - 12/19/02, The Times Fee: $14.79 Matilda lived in Elizabeth for 55 years before moving to Cranford. She was a and/or all bids for the whole or any part 4 T - 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/02 member of the Jewish Education Center, the Sisterhood, and the Workman’s Circle and waive any informalities in the interest & 1/2/03 Fee: $187.68 PUBLIC NOTICE Group of Elizabeth. of the Board of Education. No bid may be Matilda was a sweet, kind, good-natured lady who gave always of herself, never withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days PUBLIC NOTICE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF after the date set for the opening thereof. asking for anything in return. Her greatest wish was for everyone to be healthy, TRANSPORTATION Bidding shall be in conformance with SHERIFF’S SALE INVITATION TO BID happy and successful, to be fearless and to lead with courage. She was a strong the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, survivor. She spent her life showering others with blessings saying “out of my 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Pub- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SEALED BIDS will be received from mouth and into God’s ear!” She was happiest feeding her family a giant smorgasbord of treats, and she would lic School Contracts Law”. DOCKET NO. F-7688-00 bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7- pinch the cheeks of her grandchildren to make sure they weren’t too skinny. Matilda had an international fan club Bidders are required to comply with the ALTEGRA CREDIT COMPANY, PLAIN- 35.1 et seq., in the NJDOT MULTI-PUR- of admirers, and she will be forever remembered for her poise and charm as well as her relentless quest to see requirements of P.L. 1975, C. 127, (NJAC TIFF vs. ROBIN PARNESS, ET ALS, DE- POSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of her offspring married. 17:27). FENDANT. Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, By order of the Town of Westfield CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, until 10:00 A.M. on January 30, 2003 and Matilda Singer is survived by her son, George Bertish, her daughter Frieda Ziering, and six grandchildren - Board of Education, Union County, New DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2001 FOR SALE OF opened and read for: Michael, Scarlett, Shane, Eric, Marissa and Richard. She will be deeply missed, though God is watching over her. Jersey. MORTGAGED PREMISES. DRAINAGE RESTORATION -by Michael Bertish, Grandson, Vancouver WA Robert A. Berman By virtue of the above-stated writ of AND REPAIR CONTRACT - 2003 186017 Board Secretary execution to me directed I shall expose for STATEWIDE, VARIOUS LOCA- 1 T - 12/19/02, The Leader Fee: $45.39 sale by public vendue, at the Union County TIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- JERSEY bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- 100% STATE ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the DP # 02425 afternoon of said day. All successful The Department, in accordance with Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. able in cash or certified check at the 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 Caught in the conclusion of the sales. issued pursuant to such Act, and Section Caring & Courteous Service to the The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will DRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND afford minority business enterprises full Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & 56/100 opportunity to submit bids in response to Medicaid confusion? ($377,764.56). this invitation and will not discriminate The property to be sold is located in the against any bidder on the grounds of race, TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY color, sex, national origin, or handicap in ® Westfield 07090, County of UNION and State of New the contract award. Bidders are required Forethought funeral planning Jersey. to comply with the requirements of P.L. Commonly known as: 33 WOODBROOK 1975, c. 127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, speci- 556 Westfield Avenue CIRCLE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. fications, and bid documents may be in- can help. 233-0255 Tax Lot No. 24 in Block No. 3901 spected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, Dimension of Lot: approximately irregu- for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Plans John L. Dooley lar 195.0 feet wide by 282.36 feet long Distribution Building #8 Thiokol P.O. Box Manager Nearest Cross Street: Springfield Av- 600 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during Find out how enue business hours. Names and addresses Situated at a point on the southeasterly of prospective bidders for this project sideline of Woodbrook Circle distance may be acquired by telephoning 609-530- by calling... approximately 840.93 feet southwesterly 8584 or 609-530-8585 during business from its intersection with the southwest- hours. Their fax number is 609-530-8347. erly sideline of Springfield Avenue. Drawings, supplemental specifications, There is due approximately the sum of and boring logs may also be inspected FOUR-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE THOU- (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting or- SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE ganizations at our various Design Field FUNERAL Cranford & 06/100 ($453,771.06) together with Offices at the following locations: lawful interest and costs. 200 Stierli Court, Mt. Arlington, New DIRECTORS There is a full legal description on file in 218 North Avenue Jersey, 973-770-5141 – Since 1897 – the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 276-0255 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Route 79 and Daniels Way, Freehold, Charles V. Dooley this sale. New Jersey, 732-308-4025 RALPH FROEHLICH 1 Executive Campus Route 70 West, Manager SHERIFF • FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 856-486-6624 • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Suite 201 New Jersey Department of Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle 7 Century Drive Transportation Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Bureau of Construction Services, WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 CH-755837 - (WL) Procurement Division CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 3 T - 12/12, 12/19 & & 1/9/03 Fee: $197.88 12/26/02, The Leader Fee: $151.47 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 19, 2002 Page 9

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1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 Welcomes New Local Members 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 SCOTCH PLAINS – Union by Cathy McHugh, Chairwoman Catholic High School in Scotch of the Foreign Language Depart- Plains held the induction cer- ment. Sona Patel of SP Becomes emony for the Foreign Language In order to be considered for National Honor Society on No- induction into the Foreign Lan- Club’s ‘Student of Month’ vember 14. guage National Honor Society, a Two local students, Ashley student must be in the fifth semes- EDISON – Scotch Plains resident for underprivileged students in New- Whittemore of Scotch Plains and ter or beyond in a foreign lan- Sona Patel of The Wardlaw-Hartridge ark. Mountainside resident Kyle guage; have attained a B+; have School in Edison has been named the Active in Club Unity as member, McPherson, were inducted into an evidence of interest in and/or Edison Rotary Club’s Student of the treasurer, and now president, Sona the Society. concern for the foreign language Month for November. plans and oversees cultural events The candlelight ceremony hon- culture, customs and people; show According to College and celebrations like the oring the newly inducted students excellence of performance in a Counselor Lisa Lentz, International luncheon was highlighted by an invocation foreign language; and demon- GENORISITY AT ITS BEST…Joe Faris, Proprietor of the Exxon station and “She is a bright light in held at the Edison by Union Catholic Principal Sis- strate an above-average profi- Tiger Mart on Central Avenue in Westfield, shows a digital camera to Franklin this year’s senior class, and school. ter Percylee Hart and officiated ciency in a foreign language. Elementary School Principal Dr. Mary Fleck and Franklin Elementary kindergar- her impact is felt in many Each week, she also ten students. The digital camera and an accompanying printer were made possible arenas both in and out of devotes many hours to through a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program. school.” working at her local Ms. Lentz continued, Hindu temple as a reli- “Sona’s commitment and gion teacher to first Exxon Tiger Mart in WF devotion to academics and through third graders – a to people ensure that she job that she now realizes will have not only a strong takes a tremendous Provides Grant to Students college career but a suc- Sona Patel amount of planning and WESTFIELD — Franklin Elemen- school nearest to his gas station. cessful and meaningful preparation. She also tary School in Westfield has received This year, he helped to provide a medical practice as well.” participates in fundraisers like the a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil grant to Franklin School, in an effort to A stellar student with a course load annual walk-a-thon sponsored by her Educational Alliance program to reach out to all the Westfield schools. of honors and Advanced Placement temple. purchase a digital camera and accom- The ExxonMobil Educational Alli- classes, Sona consistently earns honor Perhaps her greatest passion and panying printer for use in kindergar- ance program is designed to provide roll status. Her work ethic extends commitment in terms of time and ten classes. Exxon and Mobil retailers with an beyond the classroom as well. energy is her involvement in Indian Joe Faris, Proprietor of the Exxon opportunity to invest in the future of On campus, she has been active in classical dancing. Her many years station and Tiger Mart on Central their communities through educa- student government, sports and spent studying dance will culmi- Avenue in Westfield, worked with tional grants to neighborhood schools. clubs. Her most notable participa- nate this coming summer in a three- school officials to secure the grant, ExxonMobil believes that, as mem- tion has been as a peer tutor, Peer hour performance – considered in which is one of 4,000 available to bers of the community, local retailers Leader, and member of Club Inter- the Indian culture as one of the schools across the country. The grants are best qualified to work with local act, the student organization spon- highest achievements a person can were made possible by funding from educators to help identify schools and sored by Rotary, where she has helped attain. the ExxonMobil Corporation. programs most in need of support. arrange visits to and planned parties “Given her strong work ethic, her GOOD CITIZENS…Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield has reported “As an Exxon retailer, I am commit- The Westfield Exxon station met personal warmth, and her impassioned the recipients of the school’s Christian Citizenship Award for the First Marking ted to giving back to the community stringent eligibility criteria before Quintuplets Received desire to make a difference in the Period of the 2002-2003 school year. The honorees, pictured above, are currently that has helped me build my business,” applying for and being awarded this lives of others, Sona is sure to attain enrolled in the fifth through eighth grades at the school. said Mr. Faris. For the last two years, Mr. grant, including having a recognized Gift of Education her dream of becoming a physician as Faris has helped secure $500 grants for commitment to provide a superior From County College she enriches the lives of those around See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com McKinley Elementary School, the buying experience for customers. her,” said Ms. Lentz. COUNTY – The Union County Col- lege (UCC) Foundation presented the Keogh Quintuplets of Elizabeth the gift Sunrise offers highly-customized of education by guaranteeing each of support to residents with the toddlers fully-paid tuition to UCC memory impairment in the once they graduate from high school. comfortable environment of the The presentation was made on De- Reminiscence Neighborhood. cember 14 at The Commons of the Cranford campus during a special re- ception for Elizabeth Joyce, Patrick Joseph, Jacqueline Mary, Brigid Anne, and Meaghan Claire Keogh, who were joined by their family, friends and members of the college community. St. John’s Baptist Sets Services For Holidays SCOTCH PLAINS — St. John’s Baptist Church, located at 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains, has invited the public to attend its holiday events. On Sunday, December 22, the Sun- day School Christmas Program will For Memory-Impaired Seniors begin at 8:30 a.m., to be followed by a special Christmas Worship Service at 10 a.m. A Better Place and a Better Way GUEST SPEAKER…Dr. Philip Vincent from the Character Development Group Pastor Dr. Kelmo C. Porter will preach of Chapel Hill, N.C. was a guest of the Mountainside Parent-Teacher Association during the Christmas Eve service on t Sunrise Assisted Living, we care for sights, sounds, aromas and textures while (PTA) at their recent Parent Education Night. The program focused on the Tuesday, December 24, at 11:15 p.m. A importance of home, school and community working together to develop good On Tuesday, December 31, Pastor residents with memory impairment in compassionate caregivers tend to physical needs, character in students. Deerfield School implemented a character education pro- a different way. 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The December 26 issue will be Sports Section delivered on December 23 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 See Annual Western Union County Wrestling Story – December 26 Issue ‘SQUIRREL POSSE’POSES VICIOUS THREAT ON MAT Raider Matmen Are Loaded, Eye District 11 Crown Again

By DAVID B. CORBIN they kept the brows raised by winning wrestler, Pat Romeo (130), have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Watchung Conference and, espe- graduated but the Raiders have Raider wrestling has definitely cially, the District 11 title. strength throughout the lineup, with emerged and is being noticed, not by Last season, the youthful Raiders the exception of one or two weight accident but by accomplishment. Last had a wealth of talent and qualified classes, and have several wrestlers year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood High eight for the Region 3 tournament – who could contribute six team points School wrestling team raised eye- four district champions, two runners in nearly every bout. brows by being the only Union County up and three third places. Two super- Cautiously, Raider Head Coach wrestling team in several years to stars, Lucas Francavilla (140) and John Scholz said, “We are going to defeat powerhouse Roselle Park and Matt DeNichilo (145), and a fine have our hands full. We lost two fabulous seniors. They were great guys. Now we have to fill the spots.

But we have a great junior class so David B. Corbin (past files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times I’m hoping to have a repeat.” READY TO “PIN” DOWN A GREAT SEASON...The Blue Devils expect to have one of the best seasons in nearly a decade. Last year, the Raiders had a vi- Above, Tom DelDuca pries a Raider opponent toward his back. The Blue Devils and the Raiders are expected to “Duke” cious “Squirrel Posse” consisting of it out for the District 11 crown. Derek Francavilla (103), Steve Mineo (112) and Eric Connelly (119) who ALL 7 REGION 3 QUALIFIERS READY FOR BIG SEASON combined for an incredible 83-15 record. Francavilla, a junior, placed 7th/ 8th in the NJSIAA state champion- Blue Devil Wrestlers Envision ship and amassed a 32-2 record. He also won the Union County (UCT) crown, repeated as the District 11 champion and took first in the Re- gion 3 tournament. This season, he District 11 Mat Championship has jumped to the 125-lb. class. Francavilla, who has been wres- By DAVID B. CORBIN 3 Tournament, placed second and Kramer finished 15-8, took fourth tling on the off-season, said, “I’m Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished with a 21-8 record. This in the UCT and second in the district thinking top five this year, maybe. I Four years ago, the Westfield High season, he is eyeing the 125-lb class at 125-lbs. last year and will com- have been doing a lot of weight train- School wrestling team could barely and anticipates success. pete at 130-lbs. David B. Corbin (past files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing also.” fill half of the 14 weight classes. “I hope to do better than I did last “My goal is to win the districts, be ARMED WITH PLENTY OF WEAPONS...The Raiders are “loaded” with Mineo, a sophomore, won the 112- Things have changed! Last year, the year. Keep going and keep working top-three in the region and qualify talent and Derek Francavilla, top, has another great “shot” to do well at the state lb. district title, placed fourth in the Blue Devils finished with a 10-6 hard,” commented DeCampo. “Our for the states,” said Kramer. tournament. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 record and beat Cranford, Kearny, team is going to much better this Last year, Powell, who has never Elizabeth and Union. Additionally, year. We have a lot of retuning se- shied from creative moves, won the BLUE DEVILS WON WCT, SECTIONALS, SHARED UCT they placed a strong fourth in the niors who went to the regions and we Kearny Tournament, placed second District 11 Tournament and quali- have everybody fitting into place.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 fied seven wrestlers for Region 3. This season, the Blue Devils have a full, tough and positive wrestling Lady Soccer Devils Exceeded room of 35 participants, and plan to Lady Blue Devils Seek make even bigger waves. “We have great balance. This is an excellent senior class,” expressed Successful Hoop Season Expectations, Finished 20-2-3 Head Coach Glen Kurz. “As good as the senior class is, the group of fresh- By FRED LECOMTE and had eight steals while O’Neill By DAVID B. CORBIN 2, Group 4 title, were runners-up to Greta Schoenemann passed away as men we have looks to really be way Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times scored 18 points, had six steals and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Brick Memorial at the Group 4 cham- a result from an injury when a tree ahead of any group we had before. Added strength and maturity could nine assists. A lot has happened to the Westfield pionship and finished with a fabu- limb fell on her on the infamous date We have 15 freshmen who are work- be considered the status for the The trio will be playing the pe- High School girls soccer team since lous, 20-2-3 record. of September 11. ing really hard and they have great Westfield High School girls’ bas- rimeter while sharing in the duties pre-season. The Blue Devils were “Our goal was to be .500 and make “We dedicated the year to Greta. leaders to follow.” ketball team this season. Although of leading their younger counter- hoping to win enough games to the state playoffs,” said Blue Devil She was a teammate of ours,” pointed Westfield has four experienced the Blue Devils graduated star for- parts by example. Look for junior qualify for the sectional tournament. Head Coach Pete Giordano. “You out Giordano. “It was a tragedy.” senior team captains with Joe ward Jackie Cusimano who led the Melissa Rosen to be at point guard, However by season’s end, they sur- could probably ask any one of our The Blue Devils’ only regular sea- DeCampo, Jake Kramer, Ethan team in scoring last year with 317 Shasha Sherif at center and Casey prised everybody, including them- players that we didn’t think we were son loss came at the feet of East Powell and Dan MacDonald. All four points and was the master thief with DePalma to be at the post. selves, and won the Watchung Con- going to do this well this year.” Brunswick. Soon afterwards, they qualified for the Region 3 Tourna- 44 steals, three starters from last “Offensively, we’re looking to ference title, became Co-Champi- Very early in the season, an added battled from a 2-0 deficit to tie ment last year, along with juniors year’s squad, which finished 3-14, move the ball around,” explained ons at the Union County Tourna- motivation came in a very unfortu- Cranford and the realization that they Rob Mench, Lee Tomasso and sopho- senior Tri-Captains Lisa Venezia, Westfield High School Head Coach ment, won the North Jersey, Section nate way when freshman teammate were a good team emerged. more Tom DelDuca. The “Magnifi- Cari Rock and Jessica O’Neill seek Joe Marino. “We’re looking for a lot “We had the opportunity to play cent Seven” along with sophomores to accomplish a successful season. of movement, setting screens for East Brunswick. It was a fine game, Sam Kramer (112) and Craig Hewitt Venezia was the leading Blue each other and of course hitting the even though it was 4-0, for 65-70 (119) will present a formidable bri- Devil in rebounds with 129 and also open person. On defense, we have minutes, it was a 1-0 game. We went gade from the 103-lb. weight class contributed 84 points. Rock and been focusing really hard, so I’m down 2-0 to Cranford and tied them. through 152-lbs. O’Neill experienced some playing expecting a great defensive effort I thought then that we had a special Last year, DeCampo (119-lbs) time last year and each pulled down from these girls this year. We have group of kids who would not quit on came alive in a big way at the Region 30 rebounds. Rock scored 28 points CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 each other. I believe that turned our season around.” Giordano was correct, as the Blue Devils would not quit until the final second of the final game against The Baseball School Brick Memorial. “Where Players Are Made!” In the 25 games, Westfield yielded only 15 goals, which says a lot for Located at senior keeper Megan Connors, who recorded 16 shutouts, and the stub- Inman Sports Club born defense. Connors finished her 990 Inman Ave. high school career second on the Edison, NJ 08820 Westfield High School all-time list in saves with 319. “Megan, I said this all along, is one [email protected] of the best goalies in the state. She www.thebaseballschool.com came up big for us, especially in the Phone 908-222-1511 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times shootouts in the sectionals,” empha- LEADING BLUE DEVIL SCORER...Senior Susan Williams led the Blue Devils sized Giordano. in scoring with 17 goals and three assists. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 What Is The Baseball School? • More than batting cages, “The School” is an organization SP-F Raider Boys Will Present dedicated to teaching the skills, history and intangibles of America’s past time. Baseball and softball players gradu- ate through a series of courses starting with the fundamen- tals and moving to the finer parts of the game. New Faces on Hoops Court • A place for players from ages 7 to 18 to learn the proper baseball and softball skills, make friendships, have fun and By FRED LECOMTE Moynihan. Raider sophomore point Raider Head Coach Dan Dougherty. fuel their desire to become a winner. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times guard Lakiem Lockery and 6'-6" “Probably the biggest key for us will • A fully equipped, artificially surfaced, professional indoor Plenty of very young faces will freshman Lance Thomas will fortify be Lockery, who will be running the show up in the Scotch Plains- lots of punch as possible starters. show. He’s probably one of the quick- training facility for ball players ranging from T-ball to Col- Fanwood High School boys’ basket- “Point wise, it will probably come est guards in the conference, and lege and beyond. ball lineup this season. The “new” from all different areas,” explained CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Raiders will be very athletic, physi- Why Do The Baseball School? cal and quick. Their “new” style of • Opportunity for ball players of all ages to continue to re- play will feature a quick up and down running and pressing game ceive instruction, practice and keep their skills sharp dur- while incorporating smart defensive ing the off season. strategies this season. • To meet with and make new and life long friendships. The Raiders had a successful sea- )+- )+- • To learn the baseball and softball etiquette of generations past. son last year, finishing with a 14-15 record, and made it to the first round of the state tournament with a very TRANSMISSION & Annual Membership versatile squad. With six seniors hav- Come down and join the family of ballplayers. For a nominal ing graduated, the Raiders will re- SERVICE CENTER fee, players sharpen their skills throughout the year (includes turn senior Kyle Adams who was the “Your Peace Of Mind People!” tees, soft-toss machines, batting cages, pitching mounds and first guard off the bench last year. infields). Open times will be posted in the facility and every Adams, known for his athletic abil- ity on the football field will bring Leaks? Slippage? Improper Shifting? Adjustment? Monday morning through e-mail. quickness and a good sense for the game. Expert Advise & Repair You Can Trust. . .Guaranteed. Training Courses Given In: Senior Rowland Adeyemo, who Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Position Training, Team Training, saw some playing time last year, will WE SERVICE ALL: Domestics • Imports • Standard • Automatic convert his strong physical strength RV’s • 4x4’s • Front Wheel Drive • Clutches Overspeed Training and Basic Baseball and Softball. as a linebacker on the football field Please Call for Course Date and Times and bring a huge impact on the court. COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE & HEAVY TRUCK REPAIRS Look for a very athletic group of 1509 East Front Street, Scotch Plains juniors to step up as starters in shoot- Limited Enrollment ing guard Sean Fuller, 6’3” forward Dave Clemens, Kamal Brown, a (908) 322-7900 Visit Us Online: www.thebaseballschool.com E-mail: [email protected] transfer from St. Benedict’s Prep, Phone: 908-222-1511 and 6’3" guard/forward Scott .4-- 20 Point Check & Road Test • Towing Avaliable CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, December 19, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Matmen Are Loaded, Eye District 11 Crown Again CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 region and finished 26-5. Mineo plans with those numbers.” to compete at 119. Juniors Charlie Bachi (160) and Mineo, who is eyeing the Region 3 Andrew Silber (171) both placed third title, commented, “Out of season, I in the district tournament and fin- did a lot of wrestling and lifting. I ished with respective records of 21- competed in team New Jersey out in 10 and 16-11. Fargo (North Dakota) and Colorado. Bachi’s goals are simple and di- So, I should be solid at 119.” rect. “I want to be district champ, I Connelly, a junior, placed second want to perform really well and place in the UCT, second in the district, in regions.” third in the region, nearly qualified Silber cited his expectations. “I for the state tournament and finished want to go into the regions unde- 25-8. This season, at 130-lbs., feated. I will have a tough match – Connelly, who also competed in John Hesse from Parsippany Hills – David B. Corbin (past files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fargo, anticipates favorable results. in the finals if I make it that far.” DEFINITELY SIGHTING THE STATES...Raider Eric Connelly, top, came as “The whole summer I have been “He did a nice job this summer,” David B. Corbin (past files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times close to qualifying for Atlantic City as possible last year. Connelly is determined focusing on getting better and defi- said Scholz of Silber, “He’s done a PRESENTING AN ENTIRELY NEW SLATE...The Raiders will present five to make the trip this year. new faces on the court this season and must make up for the strong shooting of nitely going to AC this year. I have lot of wrestling, made it to the na- Mike Brennan who has graduated. been running in the morning, lifting tionals in Greco and Freestyle. He in the afternoon and doing some was just two points away from being West Orange Boys Capture isometrics at night.” a Freestyle National Champion.” Senior Matt Loomis, who com- Watch out for sophomore Marc SP-F Raider Boys Will Present peted at 215 for three years, won the Fabiano at 189-lbs! Last year, he placed Westfield Bowling Title John Goles holiday tournament for fourth in the district and finished with the second year in a row, placed sec- very respectable 10-13, record. tive games of 224, 184 and 200. New Faces on Hoops Court By DAVID B. CORBIN ond in the district and finished 17-6. “He is a moose for us,” expressed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times David Palma had a 192 game and Loomis beefed up to 245 pounds and Scholz. “He has one of the best work CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Matt Rothstein had the team’s high- The West Orange High School plans to compete at heavyweight al- ethics I have seen this year. He is that’s saying a lot, along with Tho- baseball standout Rob Moroney as bowling team captured first place est game with a 252. though he may certify at 215. very coachable. He is a go to guy.” “Rothstein was struggling with mas who possesses a lot of talent and major contributors for a successful with a total of 2,997 in the Westfield “My goal is to stay healthy, win Some others who figure into the maturity for a freshman. Fuller is the lanes the first two games but he basketball season. It’s going to be the Tournament held at Jersey Lanes in the region and qualify for states,” he Raider equation, are: senior Chris another one that can shoot. We’re not big thing, just rebounding and going, Linden on December 14. Central got it together in the third, com- said. Sprague (135-140), juniors Ron mented Tirone. exactly sure who it will be, but we so we have a lot of guys just crashing Regional placed second with a to- “He did a lot of lifting and wres- Ferrara (112), Andrew Loomis (Hwt), have a lot of guys that can step up.” The Blue Devils will see many of the boards. We don’t want to become tal of 2,931 followed by host tling this summer,” Scholz pointed Pedro Coit (145) and Mark Giannaci Defensively, the Raiders will look a team that’s looking toward one Westfield with a total of 2,918 these teams again in the regular out. “Hopefully, that will be a nice (215) and freshman Matt Fleissner. season and in the sectional tourna- to senior Adeyemo to control the player.” (1,038-880-1,000). spot for him. If he looses weight The Raiders will open with Kearny boards along with Thomas, Clemens ment near season’s end. “I’m kind With reference to the Raiders’ According to Blue Devil Head naturally, then we will have to play on December 20. and Brown. chances and expectations, Dougherty Coach Mike Tirone, “If this were a of happy about the way we bowled. It gives us incentive,” stated Tirone. “We’re going to use everybody,” explained, “A lot of people may say, match, we would have won the tour- explained coach Dougherty. “We also Earlier, on December 12, the Blue ‘well, you have a freshman and a nament.” Westfield had the highest look to soccer speedster Ed Zazzali, sophomore as starters, you’re prob- totals in game 1 and game 3. Devils crushed Malcolm X. Shabazz, Blue Devil Icemen Off 7-0. Westfield won total pins 2,958- football QB Mike Walker, football ably rebuilding. In a couple of years Mike Wolf of Livingston had the running back star Kyle Adams and 2,477. Masket rolled the high series you’ll be good.’ Well, we’re not go- high series of 728 with games of 240, ing by that. We think we’ll be good 247 and 241. Mike Stevens of St. of 618 with a high game of 219. Rothstein had a 615 series with a To Exciting Season Viking Dolansky Gets this year. We have the athletes, we John Vianney rolled the high game of have the kids who are dedicated and 290. Junior Andrew Royston bowled high game of 212 and Palma, backup The Westfield High School ice sisted on both, with Brent Davis also All-UC Player of Year No. 5 bowler, added good support I believe we can compete and hold the high series for the Blue Devils hockey team began their season un- adding an assist. Co-Captain Brian Union Catholic High School se- with a 520 series and a high game of our own against anyone in a very with a total of 646 (219, 202, 225). der new Head Coach Dennis Doherty Luck scored a goal on assists by Kirt nior Linda Dolansky has been se- tough conference.” Senior Scott Villa had a series of 210. Villa rolled a 587 series. and Assistants Gordon White and Giresi and Brent Davis found the net lected as The Star Ledger All-Union “David Palma has been making The Raiders open at home with 613. His 232 in game 1 was the Ryan Enrico with a 5-1 setback to on an assist from Ed Kramkowski. County (UC) Player of the Year in significant strides and I’m looking Cranford on December 20 and will Blue Devils’ second highest. Villa Cranford at Warinanco Rink in Ridge won on the strength of its girls volleyball. Dolansky along with also host South Brunswick on De- also rolled a 212 in game 2 and a for him to challenge (Josh) Sanders Roselle on December 4. Athletic Di- crisp, passing attack as they unloaded four Vikings and four Westfield Blue for the spot.” cember 23. 169 in game 3. Senior Willy Masket rector Ed Tranchina was among the for several unanswered goals. Devils received All-UC recognition. rolled a series of 608 with respec- TOP 10 TEAMS: several hundred fans in attendance. Westfield was hurt by some inoppor- Union Catholic was also recognized Devil Swimmers Sink 1. West Orange 2,997, 2. Central Blue Devil Alex Regenstreich scored tune penalties and played short- as the All-UC Team of the Year. PUBLIC NOTICE Regional 2,931, 3. Westfield 2,918, the season’s first goal, on an assist from handed much of the game. Dolansky finished the season with Kardinals, Raiders TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 4. Howell 2,907, 5. Roselle Catho- Co-captain John Burnham. Unfortu- On December 13, the Blue Devils 300 kills and finished her career with The Westfield High School boys NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting lic 2,880, 6. Eastern 2,857, 7. Lin- nate penalties by Westfield allowed sank Verona, 3-1, at South Mountain 596 kills – first on the All-Time swimming team defeated Kearny, 70- of the Township Council of the Township of den 2,790, 8. St. John Vianney 2,779, Cranford to tie the game and then take Arena. Kramkowski, assisted by Scott Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- Union Catholic list. Dolansky was 24, on December 10 and Scotch 9. St. Peter’s Prep 2,776, 10. the lead. Two goals by Joe Ahern and a bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- Simpson and David Falk, scored first also selected to the All-State Second Plains-Fanwood, 99-70, on Decem- ship on Tuesday, December 17, 2002, there Livingston 2,774 tally from Ryan Ahern were too much on a wicked slap shot. Late in the Team, All-Group 2 First Team and ber 12 to extend its record to 3-0. was introduced, read for the first time, and for Westfield to overcome. first period, Sal Esposito scored on a All-UC First Team. Viking junior passed on such first reading, the following PUBLIC NOTICE On December 8, Ridge, a top tier Westfield 70, Kearny 24 ordinance: power play on assists from Matt Jennifer Monroy was named to the 200 Medley Relay: (W) (Dan McGory, AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS team that had blanked powerhouse Marks and Brent Davis. Verona All-State Third Team, All-Group 2 Josh Schoenfeld, Tim Kolnut, Dave GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUN- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Summit 5-0 in its first game, iced the scored with less than two minutes First Team and All-UC First Team. Hedmen) 1:57.58 DAY, JUNE 8, 2003 IN THE NOTICE OF Blue Devils, 9-4. The teams ex- remaining in the period. Viking Katie Seamon was named to 200 Freestyle: Ryan Bartholomew (W) TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 2003 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR 1:57.8 changed goals with Regenstreich In the second period, Burnham, as- the All-Group 2 First Team and All- 200 IM: Kolnut (W) 2:23.86 PLAINS MEETINGS OF THE CONSTRUCTION netting two goals. David Falk as- Purpose: To allow any charitable organi- BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE sisted by Greg Speir and Giresi scored UC First Team and Maria DePaolo 50 Freestyle: Brandon Cuba (W) 26.81 zation to conduct games of chance (raffle) TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS on a power play. Goaltender Co-Cap- was named to the All-Group 2 Third 100 Butterfly: Dan Schabanob (W) on Sunday, June 8, 2003 in the Township of PUBLIC NOTICE 1:03.39 In Compliance with tain Scott Nuzzo made 23 saves, many Team and All-UC Second Team. Scotch Plains provided they secure a li- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS outstanding. Verona keeper Brent Blue Devil senior Nikki LeBlanc 100 Freestyle: Kevin Hobson (W) 56.23 cense for same. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 500 Freestyle: Kolnut (W) 6:00.1 A public hearing for same will be held on CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Danielli also did a fine job. was named to the All-State Second 200 Freestyle Relay: (W) (Cuba, Jeff Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in Following is the schedule of meetings of JANUARY 9, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the “After a tough start I was proud of Team, All-Group 4 First Team and Dresely, Hedman, Hobson) 1:48.39 the Council Chambers of the Municipal the Construction Board of Appeals of the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch how hard the team played and the All-UC First Team. Sophie Hall made 100 Backstroke: Sam Gurdus (W) Building, or any time and place to which a Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- win should be a real boost of confi- the All-Group 4 Third Team and the 1:04.8 meeting for the further consideration of such New Jersey, to be held in the Municipal ing Board of Adjustment will hold a public 100 Breaststroke: Hedman (W) 1:15.18 ordinance shall from time to time be ad- Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, hearing to consider the following appeal(s): dence,” said Coach Doherty. “We All-UC First Team. Cari Rock was 400 Freestyle Relay: (K) Scott Pollack, journed, and all persons interested will be New Jersey, (with the exception of January) Nelson C. Espeland t/a Espie, LLC for a will work to continue to build on the named to the All-UC First Team and Paul Silva, Luis Sacramento, Szymon Sudol) given an opportunity to be heard concerning the first Wednesday of each month, at 8:00 Use Variance to permit the installation of success.” Jackie LeBlanc made the All-UC 4:32.15 such ordinance. AM during 2003. a 23.6 square-foot free-standing sign at The Blue Devils will play today at Second Team. Westfield 99, Scotch Plains- A copy of same may be obtained from the Tuesday, January 14, 2003 the property located at 2284 South Av- office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Wednesday, February 5, 2003 enue (Block 8402, Lot 4), Scotch Plains, 4:00 p.m. at the new Woodbridge Fanwood 70 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Wednesday, March 5, 2003 from the following sections of the Zoning Hockey arena in Woodbridge. PUBLIC NOTICE 200 Medley Relay: (W) (Bartholomew, tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2003 Ordinance: Andrew Prunesti, Vinny Shen, Schoenfeld) SHERIFF’S SALE 1:47.63 Monday through Friday by any member of Wednesday, May 7, 2003 Section 23-3.9 and Section 23-5.2 PUBLIC NOTICE the general public who wants a copy of Wednesday, June 4, 2003 whereby free-standing signs are pro- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 200 Freestyle: Gurdus (W) 1:58.74 same without cost. Wednesday, July 2, 2003 hibited in the B-1 Zone. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 200 IM: Schoenfeld (W) 2:09.22 BARBARA RIEPE Wednesday, August 6, 2003 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DOCKET NO. F-11105-99 50 Freestyle: Shen (W) 23.61 Township Clerk Maghsoud Dariani and Joseph DeRose SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPO- 100 Butterfly: Chris Heinen (W) 57.38 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 for a Use Variance to permit the creation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 1 T - 12/19/02, The Times Fee: $32.13 Wednesday, October 1, 2003 JANUARY 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JAMES RONALD 100 Freestyle: Schoenfeld (W) 53.58 of a flag lot for the construction of a new CURRY AND MRS. JAMES RONALD 500 Freestyle: John Sheffield (SPF) Wednesday, November 5, 2003 single-family dwelling at the property lo- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE Wednesday, December 3, 2003 Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- CURRY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. 5:43.5 cated at 2252 Westfield Avenue (Block CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 200 Freestyle Relay: (SPF) (Mark The above schedule also allows the op- 3201, Lot 18), Scotch Plains, from the ing Board of Adjustment will hold a Special SHERIFF’S SALE DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2001 FOR SALE Calello, Pete Bassman, Ben Flath, Sheffield) tion of calling a special meeting when nec- following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Meeting to consider the following appeal: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 1:43.48 essary. Section 23-2.3 whereby flag lots are Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 100 Backstroke: Ryan Hauptman 1 T - 12/19/02, The Times Fee: $30.60 prohibited in the R-3A Zone. Care, Inc. for a Use Variance, certain DOCKET NO. F-3430-02 Bulk Variances and Site Plan Approval to ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale (SPF) 1:01.1 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- PUBLIC NOTICE Tanya Moon for three (3) Variances to permit the construction of a 20,300 square- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- 100 Breaststroke: Mike Sheffield (SPF) TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PLAINTIFF permit the construction of a new single- foot hospice care center with the retention ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- 1:09.19 vs. CARLOS MARIO BARRIENTOS AND SHERIFF’S SALE family dwelling at the property located at of the existing restaurant for office/admin- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 400 Freestyle Relay: (SPF) (Sheffield, VIVIANA BARRIENTOS, ET ALS., DE- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 2401 Park Place (Block 7304, Lot 19), istrative use at the property located at WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- Arthur King, Bassman, Hauptman) 4:02.11 FENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Scotch Plains, from the following sec- 1900 Raritan Road [n/k/a Park Place ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-20579-01 tions of the Zoning Ordinance: Restaurant], Scotch Plains (Block noon of said day. All successful bidders PUBLIC NOTICE DATED OCTOBER 7, 2002 FOR SALE HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAIN- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- 13901, Lot 9). Said proposal will require must have 20% of their bid available in cash OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. TIFF vs. LISA GONZALEZ; STATE OF umn 4 whereby minimum front-yard Variances from the following sections of or certified check at the conclusion of the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT. width required is sixty (60) feet; existing the Zoning Ordinance: sales. TRANSPORTATION ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, and proposed: fifty (50) feet; The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- INVITATION TO BID by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED MARCH 20, 2002 FOR SALE OF Use Variance from Section 23-3.5 of DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- MORTGAGED PREMISES. the Zoning Ordinance whereby hospice HUNDRED TWENTY NINE & 78/100 SEALED BIDS will be received from bid- umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- centers are prohibited in the R-1 Resi- ($220,429.78). ders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et setback required is eight (8) feet; pro- WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale dence Zone; The property to be sold is located in the seq., in the NJDOT MULTI-PURPOSE posed: six (6) feet [by plan]; and ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Use Variance from Section 23-5h TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY ROOM, New Jersey Department of Trans- noon of said day. All successful bidders ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- whereby signs are prohibited in the R-1 07090, County of UNION and State of New portation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 must have 20% of their bid available in cash thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on umn 9 whereby minimum total of both Zone; proposed: one 10 square-foot (+/ Jersey. A.M. on January 7, 2003 and opened and or certified check at the conclusion of the WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- side-yard setbacks required is twenty -), double-sided free-standing sign. Commonly known as: 409-411 WEST read for: sales. ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- (20) feet; proposed: 19.33 feet [by plan]. BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW CONCRETE STRUCTURAL REPAIR: The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- noon of said day. All successful bidders Variance from Section 23-3.4A, Para- JERSEY 07090. Claire Mancuso for two (2) Variances to MAINTENANCE CONTRACT DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- must have 20% of their bid available in cash graph A, Column 1 whereby the existing Tax Lot No. 29 in Block No. 2901 permit the construction of an attached #2003 - 575, STATEWIDE CON- DRED FIFTY FOUR & 62/100 or certified check at the conclusion of the restaurant building is in violation of set- Dimension of Lot: approximately 80 feet garage at the property located at 413 TRACT ($218,654.62). sales. back requirements for the R-1 Zone. wide by 150 feet long Forest Road (Block 1502, Lot 6), Scotch The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Nearest Cross Street: Rahway Avenue 100% STATE Plains, from the following section of the Variance from Section 23-2,3 whereby CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN- Situate at a point on the southeasterly DP # 03401 Zoning Ordinance: no off-street parking spaces shall be UNION, and the State of New Jersey. HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 38/100 sideline of West Broad Street distance ap- The Department, in accordance with Title Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Col- located within a required front-yard area Tax LOT 46; BLOCK 10 ($184,757.38). proximately 104 feet southwesterly from its VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 umn 9 whereby minimum total for both in any zone; proposed: eighteen (18) on COMMONLY KNOWN AS 630 BAILEY The property to be sold is located in the intersection with the southwesterly sideline U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued side-yard setbacks required is ten (10) Raritan Road side; and twenty-three AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of of Rahway Avenue. pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the feet; proposed: approximately nine (9) (23) on Martine Avenue side (existing). 07208 UNION, and the State of New Jersey. There is due approximately the sum of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minor- feet [by plan]; and Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) LOT 646; BLOCK 7 Any other variances and/or waivers as TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOU- ity business enterprises full opportunity to 40 feet wide by 100 feet long. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 169 Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Col- may subsequently be determined by the SAND SIXTY FIVE & 34/100 ($285,065.34) submit bids in response to this invitation and Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the JACQUES STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW umn 11 whereby maximum lot cover- Board to be appropriate, required or together with lawful interest and costs. will not discriminate against any bidder on SOUTHERLY side of BAILEY AVENUE, JERSEY 07206 age permitted is thirty (30%) percent; advisable. There is a full legal description on file in the grounds of race, color, sex, national 320.17 feet from the WESTERLY side of Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) proposed: approximately thirty-five All interested persons may be present the Union County Sheriff’s Office. origin, or handicap in the contract award. ELMORA AVENUE. 150 feet wide by 25 feet long. (35%) percent. and be heard. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Bidders are required to comply with the THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the The file pertaining to this application is in this sale. requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 NJAC D.R. Baraldi for two (2) Variances to TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, SOUTHEASTERLY side of JACQUES the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- RALPH FROEHLICH 17:27. Drawings, specifications, and bid permit the elimination of the existing ga- nd WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER STREET, 216.50 feet from the NORTH- ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2 Floor, Scotch SHERIFF documents may be inspected or obtained rage and the construction of a larger ga- MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE EASTERLY side of LAFAYETTE STREET. Plains, and is available for public inspection FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, at rage at the property located at 414 Union AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID during regular office hours. Suite 201 the NJDOT Plans Distribution Building #8 Avenue (Block 1502, Lot 12), Scotch FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, Linda M. Lies 7 Century Drive Thiokol P.O. Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey Plains, from the following section of the ITY. PURSUANT TO NJSA 46:8B-21 THE WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER Secretary to the Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 08625 during business hours. Names and Zoning Ordinance: SALE MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE Zoning Board of Adjustment CH-755518 - (WL) addresses of prospective bidders for this Section 23-3.4D whereby minimum LIMITED LIEN PRIORITY OF ANY CON- AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED Township of Scotch Plains 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 project may be acquired by telephoning rear-yard setback for secondary build- DOMINIUM/HOMEOWNER ASSOCIA- FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- 1 T - 12/19/02, The Times Fee: $47.94 & 1/9/03 Fee: $197.88 609-530-8584 or 609-530-8585 during busi- ings in excess of 200 square-feet is five TION LIENS WHICH MAY EXIST. ITY. ness hours. Their fax number is 609-530- (5) feet in the R-3A Zone; proposed: two There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 8347. Drawings, supplemental specifica- (2) feet; and TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY ONE THOU- TWO-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND tions, and boring logs may also be inspected TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & 57/ Section 23-3.4D whereby minimum (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting or- 60/100 ($231,624.60) together with lawful 100 ($207,889.57) together with lawful in- side-yard setback for secondary build- NOTICE OF MEETING OF ganizations at our various Design Field Of- interest and costs. terest and costs. ings in excess of 200 square-feet is five THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS fices at the following locations: There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in (5) feet in the R-3A Zone; proposed: two OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 200 Stierli Court, Mt. Arlington, New Jer- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (2) feet. In Compliance with sey, 973-770-5141 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn All interested persons may be present OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT, CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975 this sale. this sale. and be heard. Route 79 and Daniels Way, Freehold, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The file pertaining to this application is in Notice is hereby given by the Construction Board of Appeals of the Township of Scotch New Jersey, 732-308-4025 SHERIFF SHERIFF the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Plains, of the following meeting: 1 Executive Campus Route 70 West, SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch DATE: Tuesday, January 14th, 2003 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 856-486-6624 ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LAW Plains, and is available for public inspection TIME: 8:00 AM Suite J Suite J during regular office hours. LOCATION: Municipal Building, New Jersey Department of 406 Lippincott Drive 406 Lippincott Drive Linda M. Lies 430 Park Avenue Transportation Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Secretary to the TYPE OF MEETING: 2003 Re-Organization Meeting Bureau of Construction Services, CH-757028 - (WL) CH-756632 - (WL) Zoning Board of Adjustment AGENDA: Same Procurement Division 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 Township of Scotch Plains ACTION(S) TO BE TAKEN: Not Applicable 3 T - 12/5, 12/12 & & 1/9/03 Fee: $232.56 & 1/9/03 Fee: $214.20 1 T - 12/19/02, The Times Fee: $78.54 1 T - 12/19/02, The Times Fee: $31.62 12/19/02, The Leader Fee: $148.41 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 19, 2002 Page 13 Lady Soccer Devils Exceeded Blue Devil Wrestlers Envision Expectations, Finished 20-2-3 District 11 Mat Championship CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

The defense, led by senior Ashley Ludmer and Danielle Fried respec- in the Blue Devil Classic at 135 and man under coach Kurz to qualify for Kent, who also managed to net a goal tively scored nine goals and four finished with a 27-7 record. Remain- the regions. and an assist, enabled the Blue Dev- assists, and seven goals and five as- ing at the same weight class this Along with Sam Kramer who fin- ils to outscore their opponents, 64- sists. Senior Staci Spass and sopho- season, he expects even better re- ished 14-3 last year, juniors Nick 15. more Gio Palatucci had the responsi- sults. Gismondi (215) and Chris Johnson “Our defense over the past few bility of getting the ball into scoring “I’ve been practicing a lot on my (189), and seniors Gil Arbitsman years is what kept us in the game. position. Spass, who made two goals, new moves. They are different than (160) and Joe McCabe (171) will add Ashley did a heck of a job this year. led the team in assists with 10. what everybody else does,” he said. strength. At the beginning of the year, we had Palatucci netted six goals and four “They are my bread her at outside halfback. Then we lost assists. and butter.” three fullbacks. We moved her back “Staci was top in assists and Gio, MacDonald fin- and she did a fine job.” at one point in time, had four or five ished 17-10 and showed flares of David B. Corbin (past files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times brilliance, espe- LEADING THE WAY...Senior Joe DeCampo, top, is one of the team captains cially in the UCT who will lead the Blue Devils to a successful season. and district tourna- ments where he placed second in Blue Devil Connors Makes both. He will com- pete again at 152 and expects positive Soccer All-State 2nd Team results. Westfield High School senior goalie Group 4 Second Team and teammate “I went to camp Megan Connors was selected to The Susan Williams was named to the and wrestled in two Star Ledger All-State Second Team in Third Team. All three were named to tournaments over girls soccer. Also, Connors was among the All-UC First Team and the 20-3- the summer and did six Blue Devils, four Union Catholic 3 Blue Devils, who finished fourth in pretty well, so, Vikings, three Scotch Plains-Fanwood the state rankings, were named Union hopefully I will do Raiders and two Governor Livingston County Team of the Year. well in the counties Highlanders to receive All-Union Viking senior Rebecca Babicz and districts,” said County (UC) recognition. made the All-UC First Team. Babicz MacDonald. Connors and senior defender also was selected to the All-Paro- As far as the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ashley Kent were selected to the All- chial Second Team. Vikings Lara team’s outlook, BLUE DEVIL MAT CAPTAINS...Pictured, left to right, Kaminski and Amanda Pitts were MacDonald said, are: front; Joe DeCampo and Sam Kramer, back; Ethan Pete Giordano Selected named to the All-UC Second Team “We have a lot of Powell and Dan MacDonald. and Nicole Hauck was selected to support, especially NJGSCA Coach of Year the Third Team. our older kids who look up to us. Our “This will be the best year we have Westfield High School girls soc- Raider senior Stephanie Heath and Rec. program has picked up with Mr. had in a while. They have the talent. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times cer Head Coach Pete Giordano has Highlander Jessica Talbot were se- (Lou) Cerchio, my dad and Mr. Kurz. TALENTED YOUTH RETURNING...The Blue Devils have several experienced, It’s a question of how much we are talented youth returning next year, such as freshman Andrea Hollander, No. 19. been selected Coach of the Year (all lected to the All-UC First Team. Blue We got a good base at Edison and going to accomplish, and that comes schools) by the New Jersey Girls Devils Gio Palatucci and Staci Spass, Roosevelt (Intermediate Schools). from what the kids put into it,” said Giordano added that sophomore goals for us in a row,” said Giordano. Soccer Coaches Association Raider Michelle Fischer and High- The program has been coming along Kurz. “There’s really no limit to sweeper Emily MacNeil, senior full- Junior Carrie Hubbard had three (NJGSCA). Additionally, Giordano lander Meredith Talbot made the All- for the past three years. This looks what they are capable of!” back Ali Weinstein and junior Laura goals and three assists, freshman was named North Jersey, Section 2, UC Second Team. Raider Jenna like a year we can build even more Shelman were strong defensively. Andrea Hollander had a goal and Group 4 Coach of the Year and Balestriere and Blue Devil Emily upon.” PUBLIC NOTICE Also, Shelman and Weinstein each five assists and sophomore Stephanie Group 3 and 4 (large schools) Coach MacNeil made the All-UC Third Tomasso finished 21-10, took third TOWN OF WESTFIELD contributed two goals and an assist, Bridgman had a goal and four as- of the Year. Team. in the UCT and second in the district BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT and MacNeil netted a goal and an sists. Heather Lane and Lauren but had to deal with his Scotch Plains- Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board Fanwood nemesis Lucas Francavilla, of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its assist. Meriton each connected for a goal September 9, 2002 meeting for the follow- Senior Sue Williams was the of- and three assists, Katlyn Ropars who qualified for Atlantic City last ing applications heard at its August 12, fensive thunder foot and banged the scored two goals and had an assist year. Francavilla has since gradu- 2002 meeting: goal 17 times while adding three and Allison Bridgman had a goal and ated and, this season, Tomasso plans 1. James J. Greaney, 601 Ardsleigh to settle at 145-lbs. Drive seeking permission to erect a assists. Opposition keyed on her and an assist. Beth Mokrauer and Erica one story addition-granted. did everything within its power to Triola each had two goals, and Kate “Now that he is gone, my expecta- 2. Jerome and Candice Davies, 794 thwart her exploits. Albino, Pryce Gaynor and Anne tions are a lot higher,” said Tomasso. Boynton Avenue seeking permission “She was an unbelievable player. Onishi each added a goal. Melissa “I’m going to work hard but I’m to erect a 6 foot in height fence- really excited about the team. We are granted. She has a lot of talent. She experi- Rosen and Anne Siwulec each had an 3. Jet Life, L.L.C., 221 East Broad Street enced a lot of double teams, was assist. stacked this year. I think we are seeking permission to retain rear aw- getting taken out and she had to keep “This year, it was a team effort,” really going to turn some heads.” ing sign-granted. her composure,” said Giordano. said Giordano. “I could go on and on Mench, who finished 17-9, rap- 4. Westfield Community Center, 558 idly improved by season’s end, placed West Broad Street seeking an exten- Sophomore forwards Alyson about them.” sion of time request for one year- fourth in the UCT and third in the granted. district at 103-lbs. Mench will again 5. David Hagan and Jane Bergen, 28 appear at 103-lbs. this season. Del Canterbury Lane seeking permission Lady Blue Devils Seek Duca placed third in the Blue Devil to erect an addition-granted. 6. Cingular Wireless Service Select, Inc., Classic and second in the district at 200 Central Avenue seeking permis- 130-lbs. to become the first fresh- sion to erect signage-granted. Successful Hoop Season 7. James and Kelly Stryker, 112 PUBLIC NOTICE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jefferson Avenue seeking permission SEEKING A SUCCESSFUL SEASON...The Blue Devil lady cagers seek a TOWN OF WESTFIELD to erect a two story addition-granted. been doing a lot of conditioning and Malcolm X. Shabazz on December successful season. Pictured, left to right, are: Tri-Captain Cari Rock, Head Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- 8. Brenda Acanfora, 314 Landsdown hopefully we can turn the transition 20 and Harrison on December 21. Coach Joe Marino and Tri-Captains Jessica O’Neill and Lisa Venezia. nances as follows were passed and adopted Avenue seeking permission to erect by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield an addition-granted. from defense to offense and get a lot at a meeting thereof held on December 17, 9. Larry and Eileen Reich, 430 of points from the full-court press. 2002. Longfellow Avenue seeking permis- That’s basically what our philoso- Bernard A. Heeney sion to erect a two story addition in the phy will be this year.” …with so much more than just mat! Town Clerk rear of the house-granted as amended. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2064 10. New Sign Industries for BP Station Juniors Lauren Gelmetti, Jackie AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE located at 412 South Avenue West Palma and Kate Judd will also be in A PORTION OF CODDING seeking permission to remove exist- the mix and see plenty of playing ROAD ing ground sign and erect new non- illuminated 4 feet (width) by 6 feet time. “Our two freshman girls, SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2065 (height) monument sign in front prop- Pamela Church and Laura Finally, the first fully-equipped AN ORDINANCE TO RE- erty island-granted. Sinnenberg, who will be helping LEASE, VACATE, AND EXTIN- 11. 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Six Raider boys and six Blue Breznitsky has been selected to The teammates Ricky Fleissner (goalie), All-Union County Runner of the Devil boys also received All-UC Star Ledger All-State First Team in Ray DiNizo and Dwight Simms. Year in girls cross country. Six recognition. boys soccer. Additionally, six SPF Fleissner, Breznitsky and DeNizo Westfield Blue Devil girls, two DiDario, the Union County Raiders, three Westfield Blue Dev- made the All-Group 3 First Team Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders champion, was named to the All- ils, two Union Catholic Vikings and and Simms made the Third Team. Group 2 First Team as well as All- one Governor Livingston High- DiNizo was also named All-State PUBLIC NOTICE UC First Team. Blue Devil senior lander have received All-Union Third Team. Kathleen Salmond, who placed TOWN OF WESTFIELD County (UC) recognition. Blue Devil senior midfielder Billy BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT second in the UC championship, Breznitsky, who was also named Schultz and junior defender Brendan Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board made the All-Group 4 Third Team Egan were named to the All-UC of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its and the All-UC First Team. Blue First Team. Egan made the All- December 9, 2002 meeting for the following Devils Michelle Madorma, Mel- Rood Selected All-UC applications heard at its November 18, 2002 Group 4 Second Team and Schultz meeting: issa Richey and Deenie Quinn Field Hockey 1st Team made the All-Group 4 Third Team. 1. Christopher and Patricia De Costis, made the All-UC Second Team Westfield High School senior Blue Devil junior Lee Tomasso made 508 North Chestnut Street seeking while Meg Driscoll and Carolyn David B. 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Frank and Carol Mc Intyre, 902 Pros- tively. pect Street seeking permission to erect Second Team and Third Team, re- DaSilva also made the All-Paro- a detached garage-granted. Raiders Brian Kopnicki and Soccer Sparx Girls Ground spectively. Governor Livingston chial Third Team. Raiders Taylor 3. James Ryan, Jr., 160 Cottage Place Zack McGuire were selected to Highlander Katina Blasi made the Cole, Jeff Hensal and Mike Miller seeking permission to erect an addi- the All-Group 3 Third Team as All-UC Second Team. made the All-UC Second Team along tion-granted. well as the All-UC First Team. 4. 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©2002, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 19, 2002 Page 17 ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment Local Celebrity News Registration Deadline Slated For NJPAC’s Puttin’ On the Ritz: The Perfect Youth ‘Talent Search’ NEWARK – The deadline Occasion to Ring in the New Year for free registration to earn an audition in the Third Annual WESTFIELD — Rehearsals are tively, in South Pacific. Ms. Meryl lowing locations: WSO Office, The New Jersey Performing Arts under way for Puttin’ On The Ritz – and tenor Brian Maslow will round Town Book Store, and Lancaster’s, Center (NJPAC) “Young Artist The Music Of Irving Berlin, out the cast. Chelsea Meyers will Ltd., all of Westfield. Talent Search” is Wednesday, America’s Songwriter, which will lead younger WYACT students join- Proceeds will benefit WYACT’s January 1. Applications post- be held on New Years’ Eve at the ing Mr. Maslow in a rendition of a free summer program and WSO’s marked on or prior to that date Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Judy Garland favorite, Berlin’s “Eas- educational programs. are free. “The Westfield Young Artists’ Co- ter Parade.” For further information, please A $10 application fee must operative Theater, Inc. (WYACT) Puttin’ On The Ritz will take place call WYACT at (908) 233-3200 or accompany application forms and the Westfield Symphony Or- on Tuesday, December 31, at 7:30 the Westfield Symphony Orchestra postmarked between Thursday, chestra (WSO) will again join forces p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in at (908) 232-9400. January 2 and Saturday, Febru- to present this holiday event cel- Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue. ary 1, and a $15 fee must be included with applications post- marked between Sunday, Feb- ruary 2 and Saturday, March 1. Tomasulo Young artists are urged to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 take advantage of the free op- portunity by applying prior to The Tomasulo Gallery is located the January 1 deadline. on the first floor of the MacKay According to NJPAC Vice Library on the Union County Col- President for Arts Education, lege campus, 1033 Springfield Av- Philip Thomas, applications enue, Cranford. have been mailed to all New Gallery hours are 1 through 4 Jersey middle schools, junior p.m. on Mondays through Thurs- high schools and high schools. days, and on Saturdays. The gal- “Young Artist Talent Search” lery is open in the evening on Tues- auditions will be held on Satur- days through Thursdays from 6 to day, April 5 and Sunday, April 9 p.m. 6, attracting hundreds of stu- For more information, please call dents from the state. The young- the Tomasulo Gallery at (908) 709- Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times 7155. LET US SERENADE YOU...On December 8 at Cranford High School, the sters will be vying for 190 op- New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) held its holiday program, portunities in five arts training “Winter Serenade” which was conducted by Founder and Artistic Director programs – The Star-Ledger Lorraine Marks. Westfield residents Alan Campbell, left, the Coordinator of Scholarship for the Performing the NJIO Management Team, and Len Avey, NJIO Treasurer, play their cellos. Arts, “Jazz for Teens,” Jeffrey Carollo Music Scholarship, Summer Youth Performance A NEW YEAR’S TO REMEMBER...Brian Maslow leads the cast in a rousing Workshop (SYPW) and the “There’s No Business Like Show Business” from Puttin’ On the Ritz, The Music of Irving Berlin, America’s Songwriter, which will be presented by the Westfield Messiah-Sing Concert Slated Westfield Young Artists’ Coop- Young Artists’ Cooperative Theater (WYACT) and the Westfield Symphony erative Theater (WYACT)/ Orchestra (WSO) on New Year’s Eve. NJPAC Summer Musical Pro- duction. By NJ Symphony Orchestra Initiated two years ago, the ebrating the music of America’s most Tickets ($25 for adults, $12 for From the “Newark” collection by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 weekend event, conducted by prolific songwriter in an effort to students) are available at the fol- Helen Stummer rus.” This custom gets its origin from guage.” The music of Messiah so NJPAC’s Arts Education De- bring performing arts to the com- the first presentation before King permeated Beethoven’s being that partment, is held at the Lucent munity and the state,” said Cynthia ™ George II of England, who stood to on his deathbed he is reputed to have Technologies Center for Arts Meryl, WYACT Artistic Director. POPCORN his feet during that breathtaking se- quoted from “The Messiah” stating Education on the NJPAC cam- “We at WYACT are delighted to lection. that if there were a physician that pus. Last year, more than 500 again be working with the WSO and Since no one remains seated when could help him “His name shall be young artists in the artistic dis- Maestro David Wroe.” Analyze That: Too Much of a king stands, the audience at that called Wonderful.” ciplines of vocal music, musi- Jerome Kern is quoted as saying, presentation also stood. And, they Audience and chorus members are cal theater, instrumental music, “Irving Berlin has no place in Ameri- fully understood the King’s reason encouraged to bring their personal theater and dance, auditioned can music. He is American music.” That, Not Enough of This for standing: “No one, even a power- Messiah scores, though scores can during the two-day weekend. Puccini wanted to write an opera One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent ful earthly monarch, sits in the pres- be rented or purchased at the church. For more information, program with him. George Bernard Shaw ence of the King of kings and Lord of Maestro Laycock currently serves By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Dr. Sobol, ultimately becomes a script lords to whom, in perhaps the not too as Associate Conductor with the criteria and applications, please wrote lyrics for him. He composed 2 popcorns consultant for TV’s “Little Caesar.” call the Young Artist Talent Search about 1500 songs in a career that distant future, every knee shall bow.” NJSO, but he also currently serves as When Billy Crystal’s Dr. Ben Sobol Presumably suggesting “The So- Handel’s “Messiah” is a work for the Music Director of the Princeton hotline at (973) 353-8009. spanned almost 60 years. is finished trying to cure Robert De pranos,” the show’s fop director (he’s This program is made pos- Born Isidore Baline, son of a Rus- from the theater, is the inside joke) orchestra, chorus and soloists. The Symphony Orchestra. Niro’s Mafioso chief, Paul Vitti, of his text is taken from the Bible and His guest conducting engagements sible in part by the NJPAC sian cantor, Berlin wrote the song anti-social tendencies, it is suggested and Italian-Australian star (Anthony Women’s Board Association that made ragtime a national pas- he then turns his attention to the LaPaglia) merely set the stage for the forms a dramatic commentary on the have been numerous and have in- and the Independence Commu- sion: “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” acute case of sequelitis being suf- dredging of yet more stereotypes. whole prophecy and fulfillment of cluded orchestras such as the Phila- nity Foundation. He wrote 17 complete scores such fered by Analyze That. It’s got it bad, In the meantime, looking on ea- the redemption of man. delphia Orchestra, the Montreal Sym- as “The Cocoanuts,” “Call Me Doc. gerly are the other crime families. The composition is in three parts: phony Orchestra and the Madam,” “As Thousands Cheer,” As classical an example of that They’re trying to figure Vitti’s angle. Part I – The prophecy and coming of Philharmonia Orchestra of London. “Louisiana Purchase,” and his most movie malady as you’re likely to ob- Is he in, or out? Because if he’s in, they the Messiah; Part II – The redemp- Other concert sing-along dates in- famous, “Annie Get Your Gun,” serve, the prognosis is made even want a part of it. Thus, following the tion of mankind through the sacri- clude Saturday afternoon, Decem- Book Nook based on the life of sharp shooter, worse when you consider that Ana- lead of the FBI, they also attach them- fice of Jesus, and Part III - Thanks- ber 21, at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Annie Oakley. lyze This (1999) wasn’t all that funny selves to poor, compromised Dr. giving for the ultimate defeat of Church in Princeton, at 2 p.m.; Sun- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Sobol. If the Westchester shrink death through faith in the Kingdom day, December 22, at St. Patrick “The Last Straw” (Charlesbridge, That show features such hits as to begin with. So there are those con- “They Say It’s Wonderful,” “You tributing genetic factors to also con- doesn’t cooperate, he needn’t bother of God. Church in Jersey City at 3 p.m.; and 1998). Children will love the un- sider in evaluating director Harold sending in his AMA dues. Almost everyone who has heard Sunday, December 22, at the Central usual and different, but at the same Can’t Get A Man With A Gun,” “The Girl That I Marry,” and “Anything Ramis’s decidedly anemic follow-up. Joining what seems more like a get- “The Messiah” is instantly over- Presbyterian Church in Montclair at time holy, perspective on the Christ- The first film, also directed by together of old pals than a cast of whelmed by its beauty. The grandeur 7:30 p.m. mas story. You Can Do,” all part of the New characters, Pat Cooper and Cathy Year’s Eve fare. Ramis, possessed at least a freshness and magnificence of Handel’s music Admission to the concert is $25 Along the same story lines is if not an entirely novel bent. Largely Moriarty play two of the competing was well known to all. and tickets can be obtained by call- “Babushka,” retold by Sandra Ann In addition, the concert will fea- gang leaders. Neither particularly dis- ture “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” due to their newness, the rag-tag In the words of Ludwig van ing the NJSO Ticket Office at (800) Horn and published by Barefoot clump of parodied mobsters managed tinguishes themselves. And in fact, Beethoven, “Handel is the greatest ALLEGRO or (800) 255-3476); Books in 2002. Babushka sets out to “Let Yourself Go,” “Cheek To to exude a certain likeability. But Moriarty, who audiences may remem- Cheek,” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” ber as Jake LaMotta’s pretty young composer that ever lived. I would Group sale discounts are available comfort the baby she has heard has now, boasting no original variations uncover my head and kneel down at for groups of 10 or more and are been born in a stable, but on the trip, tunes the whole nation sang, intro- on the theme, this script-depleted wife in Raging Bull (1980), seems duced in “Blue Skies,” “Follow The second coming can’t get out of the rather extraneous as Godmother Patti his tomb.” Beethoven spoke of the available by calling (973) 624-3713 she gives oratorio as having “sublimity of lan- extension no. 246. away every- Fleet,” and “Top Hat,” three of way of its own cliches. LoPresti. But at least it’s nice to see thing she Berlin’s eighteen movie scores and Still, and here’s what the producers that the Mafia is expanding its oppor- brought made famous by the incomparable are probably banking on, less dis- tunities for women. along to give Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers. criminating fans of Analyze This will Here’s the problem. Analyze That tries to have it both ways...gangsters I’ll Get the Manager to the baby. Baritone Todd Kubrak and Jon more than likely be pleased simply Pen & Ink: by the film’s reunion value. The sights that are accessibly funny and yet se- The book Christian Hoche will lead the men CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 in “Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The and sounds of the original are in place. ductively lethal. The oxymoron is a not only bit like J. Edgar Hoover’s best party the coupon clipped from the My father agreed. tells the Morning” and the title song from Once again, there’s a steady stream of “This Is The Army,” a 1942 Berlin mobsters saying and doing the dress. Incongruous at best. newspaper. His mission was ac- After a Route 66 burger, onion Christmas story, it imparts lessons darndest things as Dr. Ben Sobol tries With the surprisingly intrepid Dr. of kindness and generosity as well. musical review that was comprised complished with skill and preci- rings, and a Sinatra song on the of 300 soldiers. anew to psychoanalyze his criminally Sobol as representative of the middle- sion. jukebox at Johnny Rockets, Dad In “The Chanukah Blessing” by inclined charge. class, the fantasy affords a rather cu- Peninnah Schram, the prophet Elijah Berlin donated the $10,000,000 rious empowerment. Momentarily, we “The computer’s not taking it,” was ready to face the shaky ride proceeds to the Army Relief Emer- Only this time it’s at the FBI’s be- visits a hest. You see, the Feds figure impris- are allowed to walk among those who the cashier told my father, “this down the Garden State Parkway poor fam- gency Fund. He won the Academy oned mob boss Vitti is going to make defy the rules and thumb their nose at Award that year for writing the song coupon is invalid.” The frazzled with his daughter. He would warn ily, leav- parole anyway, that is if rival gangs convention. The vicarious thrill puts young lady handed the trimmed me about the black ice on the road, ing them that would become the anthem for don’t kill him first. There have been us smack dab in the lion’s cage with- much homesick servicemen overseas, several unsuccessful hit attempts. So out fear of being eaten. paper back to my father, now hud- reckless drivers and that my win- richer for “White Christmas,” sung in the New why not release him into the custody Yet while it is often such contradic- dling over the counter. A man of dows needed defrosting. his bless- Year’s concert by mezzo-soprano of Dr. Sobol, where they can keep an tion that provides the agar for com- massive height, she still seemed “I’m just not the most patient Lindsay-Rose Sinclair. edy as well as drama, it still takes ing. It is eye on him? undaunted. I stepped in and ex- guy,” confessed Dad in the park- published Berlin wrote “God Bless America” Hence, informing that he shall be good writing and acting to put it by the as a “peace” song, not a “war” song. deemed a temporary Federal institu- across. plained that the coupon was in ing lot. A corner of his mouth Union of American Hebrew Con- Kate Smith introduced it on her tion, the government gives the psy- What the first Analyze lacked in the fact valid and accepted for a previ- raised in an awkward smile. More gregations Press (2002). radio show on Armistice Day, No- chiatrist little choice: Either take Vitti scribe department, it made up for with ous purchase. than a simple yearly shopping trip, vember 11, 1938. Ms. Meryl, mezzo- into your home, or let him stay incar- an almost ingenue-like humility. Part “One Candle” by Eve Bunting is Two, on the other hand, arrogantly “I’ll call my manager,” she con- we learned more lessons that night one of the most heartfelt picture soprano and Broadway veteran, the cerated, where his life is in danger and WSO, and the cast will close the the blood will be on your hands. Oy, trading on its predecessor’s success, ceded. than could be expected. He learned books I have ever read. It is a poi- such guilt. Naturally, the good doctor earns no such dispensation as it tries gnant story of Holocaust remem- evening’s entertainment with this Three more customers traveled patience and I made a friend in my piece. accedes. to jam its way to our funny bone. down toward the cash register as father once again. brance intertwined with a family’s Let the stereotypical contrasts re- Insofar as acting is concerned, both Chanukah celebration. It is pub- At Berlin’s centennial celebra- my father’s face started to redden tion at Carnegie Hall in 1988, mu- sume. De Niro’s gangster becomes Messrs. De Niro and Crystal satisfac- lished by Johanna Cotler Books the embodiment of every houseguest torily recreate their respective carica- and the manager wasn’t arriving. (2002). sician conductor Morton Gould tures, no more, no less. And again, the New Hip-Hop Class said, “Irving Berlin’s music will last joke. As his first act of total abash- He said it was okay if we decided ment, wearing an untied bathrobe he bond that gangster Vitti and Dr. Sobol To Commence at Y For Older Readers not for just an hour, not for just a share, and that we’re supposed to care to leave the gift behind in a huff Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer lopes without regard through a liv- WESTFIELD — A new, eight- day, not for just a year, but ‘Al- ing room full of mourners sitting about despite the flagrantly two-di- and not wait around any longer. only works one day a year and this ways,’” sung on December 31 by mensional nature of their portrayals, “We’ve got two choices here, week hip-hop dance class will be year he’s calling in sick! Who will shiva for Ben’s recently deceased offered at the Westfield Y, located at soprano, Abigail Sparling. dad. is a preoccupation with dear old Dad. Dad,” I tried to reason. “We can Santa chose as a replacement? Why The performers in the concert are 220 Clark Street. While there are a few such outland- You might recall that the mobster either leave here angry without the Rover, of course! Readers who met WYACT veterans, who have all ish moments, some fine-tuning from was just a tot when he saw his gang- Starting January 2, the class will this rambunctious pooch in “The played leading roles for WYACT: filmmaker Ramis could have made ster dad gunned down. Now with Ben’s gift or we can wait a bit more and be held every Thursday from 6:15 to Giggler Treatment” are in for more Abigail Sparling played Fiona and more from the usual clash of subur- eminent psychiatrist father off to join solve the problem. It’s not going to 7:15 p.m. until February 20. Silk, a mayhem and madness when they tenor James Kilduff played Charlie ban and Wise Guy cultures. Although Freud and Jung, the doctor still finds solve a thing just leaving here.” local artist and entertainer, will be read “Rover Saves Christmas” pub- himself searching for the old man’s the instructor. in Brigadoon at the New Jersey Per- both This and That are rated R, there Less than three minutes later, lished by Scholastic Press. Both forming Arts Center (NJPAC), and is a rawer, rough-around-the-edges approval. The sophomoric take on A member of the Spektrums Rover books are written by Roddy Kilduff also played Tonetti in The texture to issue two. It’s even a bit popular psychology makes for a req- the cashier’s phone had rung, the Afrikans dance troop and Shades of Doyle. Gay Divorce in the Kean Arts Incu- unseemly. uisite amount of hugging and crying coupon code was keyed in and Decepzion hip-hop dance troop, Silk The Christmas carolers in the fam- bator Festival; Lindsay-Rose The sexual innuendo quota is up, between the man of healing and the my father’s purchase was being has studied many forms of dance, crime-addicted murderer. Which we, ily will enjoy “Sleigh Bells and Sinclair played Erzulie and bari- especially where it applies to the bagged. Dad took a sigh and including ballet, modern and jazz, Snow Flakes: A Celebration of tone Jon Christian Hoche played mobster’s prowess in the boudoir. The in varying degrees, are supposed to for approximately 20 years. Christmas,” compiled and illustrated four-lettered favorites fly much more find funny. smiled at the overstressed girl. The fee for this class is $88 for Daniel in Once On This Island at Somebody truly ought to analyze by Linda Bronson and published by NJPAC and both were outstanding freely and gratuitously, hopelessly “I’m new here,” the girl whis- non-members, $68 for basic mem- Henry Holt and Company in 2002. trying to make up for a screenplay that. bers and $34 for silver members. in last year’s concert; Todd Kubrack * * * * * pered. “I didn’t want to do some- The words to all the favorite carols played Lucky in last summer’s bereft of ingenuity and bona fide thing I wasn’t sure of. I wish they Registration is ongoing for cur- laughs. Analyze That, rated R, is a Warner rent members, as well as new or non- are given, so gather around the pi- Dames At Sea at Algonquin Arts Bros. release directed by Harold didn’t leave me here by myself ano and sing with gusto! Adding a third world with which to members. For more information, Theater, and both Mr. Kubrak and comically collide also fails as the Ramis and stars Robert De Niro, Billy to man this register. It would be Make books one of the items on Mr. Hoche were featured as Crystal and Lisa Kudrow. Running please call Jean White at (908) 233- notorious Vitti, launched into a voca- good to have some extra help.” 2700, extension no. 246. your Christmas list this year. Happy MacCaffrey and Stewpot, respec- tional odyssey by the well-meaning time: 95 minutes. Holidays to all!! CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, December 19, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION INSIDE THIS EDITION: POPCORN GIVES ANALYZE THAT TWO POPCORNS; Pen & Ink: “I’ll Get the Manager” By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment It only comes once a year, yet shopping with my parents for their Christmas presents to each other is like taking two wide-eyed and aimless kids out for their first ice Take the Stage cream cones. Not only do they rely on me to know the number With Susan M. Dougherty one gift on the other’s wish list, but the yearly Christmas lunch, dinner, or Starbucks Café Mocha Amahl Teaches Right Stuff is better than anything Santa has in his big red bag. Last Thursday, after purchasing At First United Methodist one present, my father was on a treasure hunt for the next one. He By SUSAN DOUGHERTY One especially notable song is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Clarke’s “Do Rich People Know?” stood in the center of one depart- WESTFIELD — On Friday the Because she sees “all that gold” for ment store, glanced about and 13th, amid torrential rains and a raw, some other child, she is driven to sighed. biting wind, the last thing I wanted to near madness to get something for “This section doesn’t have do was go out to see a show in a her own starving child. While she mom’s size,” I informed, to which church in Westfield. A free one, no steals the sleeping kings’ gold, the less. Anticipation never runs high glassy-eyed woman repeatedly mut- Dad moaned and stomping his with reviewers when the word “free” ters, recitative style, “for my child.” Nike’s on the Macy’s carpet. He is attached to a performance. Maybe In a poignant vocal reply, baritone searched my eyes and insisted, it is the concept that you get what Christopher Johnson, a vocal teacher “I’ve gotta find something else for you pay for, but nonetheless, I ven- at Edison’s The Wardlaw-Hartridge tured to the First United Methodist School who plays the role of King Church to see Amahl and the Night Melchior, tells her she may keep the Visitors. Boy, am I glad I did. gold; the child they seek does not At the opening of Gian-Carlo need it. Johnson’s powerful solo is Menotti’s short opera, Amahl’s haunting to not only the mother, but mother, played comfortably by vet- the audience as well. eran mezzo-soprano Diantha Clarke, Susan Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Touched by his words that “The AWAY IN A MANGER…While Amahl, played by Laura Schwab, offers his crutch to the three kings to take to the baby sings to her crippled son who is keys to His city belong to the poor,” Jesus, Diantha Clarke, Amahl’s mother kneels in wonder at the miracle that takes place. Also pictured from left: the page, playing his pipe out under the stars. the mother declares she has waited played by Josef Rodriguez; Kasper, the slightly deaf king played by Ed Carll; King Melchior played by Christopher The imaginative, adventurous all her life for such a king. Amahl Johnson; and King Balthazar played by Robert C. Anderson. youngster, nicely cast with a talented himself offers to the unseen king the your mother. I just have to.” More female middle school student named only thing he has left, his crutch. In than the beribboned boxes atop Laura Schwab, finally hobbles in- giving up all he has, he becomes side to tell his mother of a giant star whole. the Customer Service, dad was a NJ Symphony Will Bring Messiah in the sky with a comet for a tail. Well, get out the Kleenex because little…over-wrapped up. That was, Because he loves to prevaricate, they all start to sing “He walks!” It until the search was over. He found the mother chastises him for lying starts out pianissimo, but crescendos the second gift, the answered again. In song, she laments a bare with the entire singing shepherd cho- prayer. He had the credit card and Sing-Along Event to Town Church cupboard and fears they will have to rus, comprised of members of the go begging. Ever the optimist, the Westfield First United Methodist Continued on Page 17 By DAVID PALLADINO When listening to his music, and Occasionally, people will ask why lad is nonetheless delighted and sings Church’s Sanctuary Choir. This is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hearing the lyrics of the various por- the audience stands during the pre- they will “go from village to town, the miracle of Christmas; the believ- WESTFIELD — Maestro Mark tions of “The Messiah,” one can truly sentation of “The Hallelujah Cho- you dressed as a gypsy and I as a ing that there will be that special gift clown.” Laycock, Associate Conductor of the believe Handel was thus honored. Continued on Page 17 under the tree, that Santa will really New Jersey Symphony Orchestra A comical scene ensues when the deliver, and that the lion will lie (NJSO), will three wise men enter the meager down with the lamb. present a commu- home. They each have a tale to sing So Friday the 13th turned into a nity Messiah as they explain they have precious lucky night for audience members Sing-Along on Stummer’s Tales Told gifts and gold for a special child they who received the gift of the talents, Saturday, Decem- seek. time and effort of the performers. ber 21, at 8 p.m. at An outstanding tenor, Ed Carll, Trent Johnson, who played the pi- the Presbyterian playing Kasper, a slightly deaf ano and conducted the flawless seven- Get Outta Church in Through Urban Photos king, draws chortles and laughs piece professional ensemble, and Westfield. with his antics. Program notes in- Olive Lynch, director of the pro- The House By MARYLOU MORANO trust and expectation that life will dicate he is a minister at that very gram, are to be commended for un- The Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times someday improve for those in the Mark Laycock performance is a church. dertaking the project open to the By CAROL F. DAVIS CRANFORD — 25 years of pho- photographs. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times part of a five-part Messiah concert Then shepherds come bounding entire community as part of the tographer Helen Stummer’s per- The Library of Congress has re- down the aisles at breakneck speed church’s Friday Night Concert Se- On Monday, December 23, you program which will be held through- sonal journey into urban communi- cently acquired 23 of Stummer’s out the state in mid-December. with gifts of fruit and trinkets for the ries. will have two opportunities to see ties were exhibited at Union County photographs for their permanent Christ child. The church’s 7 to 10 For some people, Christmas tradi- a free foreign film at the Cranford Audience members will be able to College’s (UCC) Tomasulo Gallery. collection. join the NJSO musicians, guest solo- year olds playing the roles seemed to tions include going to see the New Community Center. No Man’s The exhibition will end today. Caroline Johnson, Curator of Pho- relish their appearance in the show York City Christmas tree lighting, Land, a Bosnian film, will be ists and choir to perform many of the Entitled “Bearing Witness,” the tographs of the Library of Congress, major arias and choral pieces of while their adoring parents and grand- visiting Santa at the local mall, and shown at 1:30 p.m., and again at 7 photographs in the collection were Washington, D.C. wrote, parents snapped endless digital pic- watching It’s a Wonderful Life. p.m. It takes place in 1993, and George Frederick Handel’s master- taken between “Stummer’s piece. tures and miles of video. Suggestion: add Amahl to the tells the story of a Bosnian and a 1977 and 2002 long-term com- Two shepherd girls, teenagers list of your yearly traditions. It’s Serb soldier who are stranded in a In addition to the well-known “Hal- in Manhattan’s mitment to the lelujah Chorus,” audience members Ashlen Udell and Marisa Proietto, the perfect child’s introduction to trench between enemy lines dur- Lower East Side struggles and present a dance as their gift. It’s a opera and it warms the heart with ing the Bosnian War, and become will be treated to “For Unto Us a and Newark. dignity of the Child is Born,” “The Trumpet Shall lovely number they perform despite a good, old-fashioned happy end- the victims of bombing. It won an The poverty poor is evident having to contend with limited space, ing story that never grows old in Academy Award for Best Foreign Sound,” “Worthy is the Lamb That of the those liv- in her photo- Was Slain,” and the grand “Amen,” stairs, and thick carpeting. its retelling. Language Film, a Golden Globe, ing in the inner- graphs. and a Cannes Film Festival award. among others. city, especially …Stummer’s George Frederick Handel, also children, has photographs * * * * * known as Georg Friederich Händel, figured pre- portray her sub- There will be several notewor- moved to London from Halle, north- dominantly in jects with re- thy events at Morristown’s Com- ern Germany in 1710. Stummer’s work From the “Newark” collection by spect and com- munity Theatre, 100 South Street. Both Handel and BookBook NNookook throughout her Helen Stummer passion.” BookBook NNookook The New Philharmonic of New his music were career as a pho- Currently a By Marylou Morano Jersey will present Jane Bunnell, well received by tographer. Metuchen resident, the photogra- Mezzo Soprano and the Oratorio the English and Her artistic mission is to “bear pher grew up in Union and began Society of Westfield on Saturday, Handel eventually witness to the process, inform, share her education at UCC. She subse- Are You a Kid Who Loves December 21, at 8 p.m., with a became a favorite the sadness, as well as the positive, quently graduated cum laude from pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. with of the German and (to) hope (that her) work will Kean University in 1977. She also Dr. John Sichel. Tickets are $20 to born Elector become a catalyst for change.” holds a Masters Degree in Visual The Holidays? Read Up! $40. Family-friendly Babes in George Louis of The collection of black and white Sociology from Vermont College, Toyland will be performed on Sun- Hannover, who silver gelatin photographic prints By MARYLOU MORANO and currently is on the faculty of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times day, December 22, at 1:30 and 4 Handel would ascend the in “Bearing Witness” are realistic New Jersey Center for Visual Arts in p.m. Join Jack and Jill, the Toy English throne in and true representations of the lives Summit, where she teaches photog- I stopped by a local bookstore this Soldiers and many of your favor- 1714 as King George I of England. of her subjects. raphy workshops. week to check out what’s new in ite storyland characters. All seats Handel loved London so much that The black and white photogra- The artist has also exhibited in holiday books for children. What I are $12. Call (973) 539-8008. he would eventually became a natu- phy illustrates the dinginess, of in- found could fill the entire Arts and the Brooklyn Museum, the Newark * * * * * ralized English citizen. ner-city life as no color photograph Museum, the Museum of the City of Entertainment section of this news- The oratorio Messiah was com- can. At the same time, however, New York, the New Jersey Histori- paper. What holiday season is complete pleted in only three weeks in 1742. It Stummer’s work also catches hope cal Society and the Child Welfare Today, children are so fortunate without attending a performance of is said that while writing “The Mes- and strength of spirit, especially in League of America in Washington, to have an abundance of books to The Nutcracker? On December 21 siah,” Handel literally saw visions of children. D.C., among others. read about the December holidays and 22, the American Repertory the subject about which he was writ- An impromptu smile, an expect- Stummer has also published a they celebrate — and those that are Ballet will delight you with this ing; and, while composing “The ant look, a child at play, whether it book entitled “No Easy Walk, New- celebrated by their classmates and published by Universal Language magical production of a classic tale Hallelujah Chorus,” he “saw Heaven be with a doll or a shovel, are all ark, 1980-1993” which is offered neighbors. Publishers (1997). that includes joyful choreography, opened and the host of it worship- secured by Stummer’s lens, and lead by Temple University Press. brilliant costumes, and vibrant sets. ping the Glory of God.” * * * * * “Ramadan Activities” by the viewer to experience feelings of Continued on Page 17 Comilita M. Salah and Marie It will be in New Brunswick at the Holiday Books for Babies State Theatre, 15 Livingston Av- Publishers are increasingly rec- Cecchini is a small paperback filled with activities and crafts for all enue. There will be two perfor- ognizing the value of exposing mances each day, at 1 p.m. and 4:30 WESTFIELD COMMUNITY PLAYERS books to very young children. ages. It is published by Teacher Created Materials (2000). p.m., and tickets range from $16 to Zonderkidz - the children’s group $34. Call them at (877) STATE-11 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield NJ 07090 of Zondervan Publish- Holiday Picture Books for more information. ers, has introduced a “A Shepherd’s Gift” by series of holiday board Mary Calhoun is a heart- * * * * * Box Office: 908-232- 1221 Curtain time 8 PM books written about warming book that tells the You can also ring in the holi- legends. Two are “The story of an orphan shepherd days with Handel’s Messiah. The Legend of the Candy boy who gives the Christ Monmouth Civic Chorus, directed “The World Goes ‘Round” Cane” by Lori child the only possessions by Mark Shapiro, will perform the Bring a smile to their Walburg and “The he owns — a sheep and its Christmas portion of Handel’s Music by John Kander, Legend of the Christ- lamb. It was published by Messiah and Christmas Pops, a face with the gift of mas Tree” by Rick Harper Collins in 2001. selection of Christmas carols and Lyrics by Fred Ebb Osborne. Both books “On Christmas Day in the songs, at the Count Basie Theatre, “live theater” this were adapted into Morning” is a new take on the 99 Monmouth Street, in Red Bank, Jan 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 board format by Pat Matuszak. traditional English folk song that on December 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets became a popular Christmas carol. range from $15 to $40. Call them holiday season! Single tickets $15 For Elementary at (732) 842-9000. School-Age Readers Melissa Sweet’s realistic illustrations What does homework have to take the readers back to a medieval * * * * * do with Christmas? English countryside. The book con- History buffs will be interested “Dr. Cook’s Garden” “An American Daughter” tains words and music as well A drama by Wendy Wasserstein You’ll need to read in Ten Crucial Days: 226th An- A murder mystery by Ira Levin “Jingle Bells, Home- as background on Christmas niversary, on December 28 and work Smells” by Diane symbols and images associ- 29, at Washington’s Crossing in March 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 May 10, 16, 17, 30, 31 de Groat to learn the ated with the holidays. Trenton. See portions of the two Single tickets $12 answer to that one! It Christmas from a camel’s journeys and the three battles it Single tickets $12 was published by point of view? It’s not really took to free this country of Harper Collins in 2002. a new twist. Fredrick Thury England’s hold. Watch as Revo- “Let’s celebrate wrote a libretto about lutionary War re-enactors bring Get all 3 Great Shows for $30 Kwanza” by Alan L. Hoshmakaka, the proud to life the crossing, the march to Jackson provides the camel chosen to bear all the Trenton, and the victory over the Call 908-232 -9568 For membership & Group Sales young reader with a nice gifts the Three Kings brought Hessians. They will also reenact overview of the seven to Baby Jesus, then the writer the Second Battle of Trenton, and Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Department of State, day-long African American feast, adapted it into a picture book called some of the events that freed through a grant administered by the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs which starts on December 26. It is Continued on Page 17 Princeton. Call (609) 777-1770. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK