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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 17, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WF Board of Adjustment Okays Temporary Business Trailers By NORDETTE N. ADAMS ture – called The Savannah – located a veat. A Certificate of Occupancy may Specially Written for The Westfield Leader block away at 111 Prospect Avenue. not be granted to 111 Prospect Street WESTFIELD – The Westfield Mr. Ward said the 35-unit luxury until the trailers have been removed Board of Adjustment granted approval condominium development already from 201 and 215 Prospect Street. Monday to siblings Josephine Ward- has a waiting list and that the trailers The board denied an application by Gallagher and James Ward for tem- would be present for one year. Medical Diagnostic Associates of 525 porary placement of two trailers at Two residents spoke regarding the Central Avenue to paint the names of 201 and 215 Prospect Street in con- Prospect Street variances. Sharon its doctors on its windows. Members nection with development of a nearby Stockwell of 100 Nelson Place offered said it would set a bad precedent in property. Board member Ken Soriero full support; however, Robert Tarte, of the downtown and did not think it recused himself from voting on the 224 Prospect Street, had reservations. would solve the business’ problem of variance, citing a conflict of interest, Representing his condominium as- patients locating the office. but did not elaborate. sociation, Mr. Tarte said that while he Mr. and Mrs. Eric Rockmore of 413 Chairman William Heinbokel said it supported Mr. Ward’s project, he and Benson Place approached the board was, “the most unique application” he his neighbors were concerned about requesting permission to add a powder had ever seen presented to the board. traffic and parking in the trailers’ 17- room and extend their garage by six He called the request unique because space parking lot. Mr. Ward said the feet, contrary to setback regulations. he could not recall ever having to con- parking problems resulted from mem- The board invited the couple to return sider a variance for a property to aid in bers of the public parking illegally, with alternative plans after neighbors the construction of another property. and said he would post the proper from 407 Benson Place objected. The One trailer will be used for con- signs notifying drivers if they parked neighbors said the garage extension struction workers and the other for there in the future they would be towed. would obstruct their light and air. Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader sales personnel in conjunction with The board approved the Ward- In another matter, board members DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES…Millennium Homes in Garwood, a major construction project across the street from completing Mr. Ward’s real estate ven- Gallagher application with one ca- said that while Mr. and Mrs. Luis Vilarin Shoprite, shows significantprogress. of 430 Everson Place and their architect had presented excellent plans for their two-story addition and patio, the board County Proposes Soccer Fields, Sr. required more information about the changes in relation to neighboring homes. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Jenner also were asked to come back and were Center for SP Ponderosa Farm advised to turn their plans for a deck By PAUL J. PEYTON residents residing near the facility Route 22 Little League field “has into a patio if they wanted a favorable Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and “to offer something for every- been very, very successful.” board decision. SCOTCH PLAINS - A public ad- one” from “toddlers to adults.” Mr. Zazzali said the large soccer The board approved several carry- visory panel looking into the best use Under questioning from County field located on the top portion of the over applications, including a request by for the Ponderosa Farm property in Manager George Devanney he said, property would be sufficient for high Matthew Deis of 234 Virginia Street to Scotch Plains recommended to the “Playing on those fields next year is school, under age 18, level soccer construct a two-story addition and a bid county freeholders board last Thurs- unlikely.” Ed Klump, also with T&M, games while the smaller field would by Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bracco of day the construction of soccer fields, said the fields would be ready by be geared for under age 10 soccer Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader 236 Maryland Street to reconstruct and a picnic area, gardens, and a play- spring of 2008. The design is ex- programs. PROSPECTIVE TRAILER SIGHT…Location on Prospect Street where add on to their single-family home. Ad- ground area on the 23-acre property. pected to take six months with “one Committee member William Josephine Ward-Gallagher and James Ward are to put two temporary trailers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 A water feature was also mentioned season of construction itself.” McGloin of Scotch Plains said the as a possible addition to the property Panel member Phil Melville of committee agreed that the property along with a walking/jogging path Scotch Plains, who lives near the prop- should have both an active and pas- Cellphone Companies Look and the refurbishment of the former erty, said there was “a general con- sive use. He said soccer fields, per- Sevell family home into a senior cen- sensus” among committee members haps along with an arboretum with ter or education center. The panel under the panel’s recommendations. evergreens and ferns would a “fabu- rejected the construction of synthetic “We (neighbors) are strongly op- lous” use of the property. He said a To Eliminate Local Dead Zones turf fields and lights for the fields. By KATIE NEWINGHAM Chloe Cherin, a Westfield resident main firehouse on North Avenue. The county bought the property for AND SARAH QUELLER Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Nirvana employee, said: “My However, he said, “It probably won’t $10 million in 2003 through the Cingular reception is very good. I happen,” because the firehouse is county’s open space fund and origi- AREA – Service gaps, or dead zones, used to have Verizon, but I switched listed on the state historic registry. nally proposed a Green Meadows have caused some Mountainside, over because it was terrible.” Westfield Zoning Officer Kathleen children’s farm for the property. The Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Westfield Ellen Webner, a Cingular Wireless Neville said there are cell antennas county scrapped the idea earlier this residents to question the reliability of spokeswoman, told The Westfield on an apartment building on the cor- year following strong opposition from their cell phone service. To eliminate Leader and The Times, “In 2005, ner of Prospect Street and Scotch Plains residents. dead zones, cell phone providers need Cingular Wireless turned on two new Cowperthwaite Place, 900 South Av- Jeff Bottger, a landscape architect to add cell sites, but they must first cell sites in the area, including one in enue and one was just approved for with of T&M Associates, said traffic, receive the consent of a governing Westfield on Route 28 which im- 241 North Avenue. environmental, and wetlands studies body and then adhere to historical proved coverage along Prospect Street Ms. Neville said, “The Land Use of the property were conducted. He designations and environmental policy. and Rahway Avenue. We also added a Ordinance permits cellular telecom- said an assessment was also conducted The leading providers for local cell site in Scotch Plains on a PSE&G munications to be installed on the on all buildings on the property. towns are Verizon and Cingular, with utility tower, which provided addi- roof of a building at least 45 feet tall “Our role was really to facilitate T-Mobile, Sprint and Nextel repre- tional coverage along Route 22, New in the non-residential zones. In resi- these sessions,” Mr. Bottger said not- senting less popular options. Providence Road and Park Avenue. dential zones, they are permitted on ing the six-member panel met four Verizon’s website reports test re- In 2006, we have plans to add two multi-family apartment buildings con- times since May both at the county sults indicating that “calls that con- new cell sites by year’s end, which taining at least five dwelling units. administrative building in Elizabeth nect on the Verizon Wireless network will improve existing coverage in While the restrictions are rather strin- as well as at the Ponderosa property. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader are more likely to stay connected for Westfield along Route 22 and Spring- gent in the residential zones, the land He said the goal was to balance the MEMORIES, Sept. 25, 2003…State Senator Joseph Suliga spoke at the announce- the duration of the call.” field Avenue and in Scotch Plans along use ordinance does provide for the interests of the various Scotch Plains ment of the county’s purchase of Sevell Farm for open space. He said the property Of the 13 states with cited results, Martine Avenue and Raritan Road.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 sports organizations and township would remain a farm, where people could see what life was like “in a simpler time.” New Jersey is not listed among them. The Cingular coverage map shows Sen. Suliga is now deceased, but the county is finalizing plans for the property. Verizon’s coverage map shows that the strength of the service in certain Mountainside, Westfield, Scotch areas. According to the map, East Attorney General Resigns; posed to a (third) soccer field close to 75-space parking lot is also proposed. Plains and Fanwood are located in the Broad Street in Westfield, Park Av- Marion Lane,” he said. That field “(The proposed plan) would be digital area marked by an asterisk, enue in Scotch Plains and South Av- would put added stress on neighbor- something used by everyone,” Mr. saying “with all digital devices, you enue in Fanwood are all in the “best” Estrada’s Action Questioned ing property for parking and related McGloin told the freeholders. He said can only make and receive calls where coverage area. By PAUL J. PEYTON scene. It does not appear that the attor- issues, Mr. Melville added. the pond on the property that was digital service is available.” All infor- According to Westfield Town Ad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ney general ever considered these Tom Paterson, a member of the filled in could be refilled with water mation can be found on the website ministrator Jim Gildea, Westfield has TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney risks.” committee representing the Scotch and used for fishing and ice skating. under “Best Wireless Network.” been approached “often” during the Zulima Farber resigned Tuesday night “I also have concluded that the Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball As- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks “My Verizon service is awful; there past two years by companies that following the release of a special evidence does not justify the filing of sociation said, although he wanted a told the freeholders, “We have come is no service downtown,” said Anne want to “finalize their coverage in prosecutor’s report that she violated criminal charges against the attorney baseball field, he and the panel com- a long way.” He said that there is Caruso, a Moto Photo employee. Westfield” by filling in coverage holes state ethics rules by going to the scene general,” Mr. Williams said. promised. He said more soccer fields “some real enthusiasm” for the pro- Al Saenz, a Verizon worker at the or “dead zones.” Mr. Gildea said com- of a motor vehicle stop of her boy- He also recommended 14-day sus- would free up time on existing mixed- posal. He said although elected offi- East Broad Street location, said, “Ser- panies present maps that highlight friend, Hamlet Goore, on May 26. pensions for Lieutenant Anthony Anari use fields in the township. cials usually are “never going to please vice problems are primarily in the the gaps. He said the town recently Governor Jon Corzine, who ap- and Officer Albert Napolitano of the Scotch Plains Recreation Commis- everyone,” however, in the case of the center of town, and every time a cell held a successful bid, which Verizon pointed Ms. Farber as attorney gen- Fairview Police Department and State sion Chairman Ed Zazzali said, “Both panel’s proposals, “I’m getting a sense tower is suggested, it gets shot down.” won, for a cell antenna on top of the eral, accepted her resignation effec- Police Officer George Justin, assigned (soccer and baseball) sports really we can please just about everyone.” tive Thursday, August 31. as security for the attorney general. need additional ballfields” in Scotch Mayor Marks said it was important “Her decision to resign her office is According to Mr. Williams report, Plains. He said the track record work- that the park’s use is developed into painful for many. She has decided to Fairview police stopped Mr. Goore on ing with the county on previous “what’s best for all of our residents.” He do more than might be required for a May 26 at 9:40 a.m. for a motor ve- projects, such as the Union County said he favors a mixed-use for the Pon- lapse in judgment, and to make a hicle violation. Police wrote Mr. Goore Vocational-Technical School and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 larger, personal sacrifice for the summonses for operating a motor ve- greater good,” Governor Corzine said hicle with a suspended driver’s license in a prepared statement. “And let me and an expired registration, and offic- be clear: this is her decision.” News ers were ready to impound his van. Mr. reports on Tuesday indicated the gov- Goore called Ms. Farber for assis- ernor had requested the resignation. tance, according to the report. Governor Corzine said Special The report noted that state police Deputy Attorney General Richard contacted Fairview police and re- Williams report would “inevitably quested that they release the van and impair” Ms. Farber’s “effectiveness not impound it because the vehicle and risk undermining an office that contained state documents that be- we can both care about deeply.” longed to Ms. Farber. Police allowed In his report issued Tuesday, Mr. Wil- the vehicle to be driven by Mr. Goore liams said the attorney general violated to his and Ms. Farber’s North Bergen the state’s “code of ethics of ethics of the home followed by Ms. Farber’s State department of law and public safety.” Police SUV. Mr. Williams said oper- “A decision to go to a routine traffic ating an unregistered vehicle on a stop is most unusual. Coming to the roadway is prohibited under state law.

David Riggs for The Westfield Leader scene of a traffic stop, where you have “Nevertheless, they not only per- TEARDOWN AT THE TEMPLE…In order to extend the Temple Emanu-El a personal interest in the outcome of mitted the unregistered vehicle to be parking lot, a house near the temple was demolished earlier this week. police decisions made at the scene, operated on the roadway, they also creates a serious risk of raising public permitted it to be operated by a driver PAGE INDEX suspicion about the legitimacy of those charged with being suspended,” Mr. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9-14 decisions,” Mr. Williams wrote in his Williams reported. Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 16 Classifieds .... 14 report. “It also creates a risk of inhib- Traffic summons traffic dismissal STAR STRUCK...Claudia Romeo, a Wilson Elementary School student, met Queen Latifah last Tuesday night while she was in town filming Perfect Christmas. Community ... 6-7, 15 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 iting the local police officers at the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 See feature on page 18. Page 8 Thursday, August 17, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Man on the Street: POLICE BLOTTER Cell Phone Coverage Alfonso Rivera Westfield smashed the driver’s side mirror of his Manager of Westfield Kay Bee Toys Sunday, August 6, a resident of the vehicle while it was parked on the street. 600 block of South Chestnut Street re- Tuesday, August 8, a resident of East “I used to use Verizon and now I use ported that his home was burglarized Second Street reported that someone none because reception here was so hor- sometime between 2:30 p.m. on August removed her small pool, which was left rible. I will probably get another Verizon 5 and 6:20 p.m. on August 6. Police said in the back yard. The pool was valued at phone though because that is what all my one or more suspects may have gained $100. friends use.” entry through a first-floor window and Thursday, August 10, a Westfield Road removed a large safe containing ap- resident reported that someone removed proximately $75,000 in cash and $3,000 his bicycle from the driveway. The value Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Chelsea Saggio WE DIG, DIG, DIG, DIG…Work continues on the new miniature golf course at in jewelry. of the bicycle was $400. the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Police said other areas of the resi- Thursday, August 10, a William Street Westfield Tinga employee dence were disturbed, but it was un- resident said someone removed her ve- “I use Cingular now, and it is the best known at the time if further items were hicle, which was parked in front of the out of all the services I’ve had, like missing. house with the keys in it. AT&T and Verizon. I have service ev- Cell Phone Coverage Wednesday, August 9, Eric Mickens, Saturday, August 12, a resident 22, of Roselle was arrested at South Watchung Terrace resident told police erywhere.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Avenue and Livingston Street on con- that someone entered his house and re- location of cellular telecommunica- in the process. Mr. Atkins said cell tempt of court warrants out of Elizabeth, moved jewelry. tion antennas in the non-residential phone providers attempt to provide for $100, and Roselle, for $155. Mickens Sunday, August 13, a New York Av- zones. The regulations try to assure the highest quality of service and work also was charged with hindering appre- enue resident said someone damaged Pedro Ruiz that the cellular telecommunication especially hard in dead zones such as hension after allegedly providing police his vehicle sometime overnight while it Westfield Tinga employee antennas have the least visual impact Martine Avenue and Terrill Road. with false information. Bail on that was parked in front of his house. “I have Verizon and in downtown it possible while still being able to ac- charge was set at $1,500. He was com- Fanwood complish their purposes. So perhaps mitted on default of bail. Tuesday, August 8, a commuter re- doesn’t work, but everywhere else it’s Wednesday, August 9, Steve McIntyre, ported that he locked his bicycle at the pretty good. I was frustrated at first, but the greatest restriction is the limit of non-residential properties and their Ponderosa 21, of Roselle was arrested at a munici- train station and when he returned it was now I have just lost all hope. Right now I suitability to fulfill the outcome hoped CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 pal lot behind businesses along East missing. The value of the bicycle is have it turned off. It’s a big inconvenience.” for by the cellular telecommunica- derosa. The mayor explained that it was Broad Street on a contempt of court $370. warrant from Westfield for $500. He Wednesday, August 9, Larry West, Jr., tion companies.” important that fields be “rested” so they was committed to the Union County jail 31, of Piscataway was arrested following Mountainside Borough Administra- are not worn by overuse, indicating that on default of bail. a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road, Greg Natic tor James Debbie said Mountainside has additional soccer fields would help in Thursday, August 10, Kenneth Wichoski, which revealed an outstanding Jersey Scotch Plains Music Center employee two poles in the back of Mountainside’s that goal. Mr. Marks said the township Jr., 20, and Mark Boyle, 19, both of City warrant in the amount of $50. “My Verizon service is fine at both home borough hall hosting Cingular, Verizon, was willing to maintain the fields. Westfield, were arrested in the 1000 block Thursday, August 10, Daniel and work.” T-Mobile and Sprint, with Nextel at- He also said Scotch Plains was of West South Avenue on a disorderly McNamara, 18, of Scotch Plains was tempting to join. Besides Nextel, which “prepared to make a significant in- persons charge for allegedly fighting with arrested and charged with burglary, as- has no service in the borough, Mr. Debbie vestment” in transferring the Sevell one another. Both were released on their sault, criminal mischief and obstruction said there are no dead spots for cell home into a senior center. own recognizance with summonses. of justice. According to police, coverage in Mountainside. At the conclusion of the presenta- Friday, August 11, a business in the McNamara entered a house in the 200 “We use Verizon in the police cars tion, Freeholder Chairman Al 800 block of Central Avenue reported block of Belvedere Drive at 3:39 a.m., that sometime between August 10 and where he was confronted by a friend of Julia Colangelo for the laptops and don’t experience Mirabella, a Fanwood resident, asked any dead spots through that,” said Mr. the committee to continue its delib- 11 someone broke into the establish- the homeowner, who was staying at the Cranford resident ment and stole cigarettes. home. Debbie, who also serves as the erations by working with the county Friday, August 11, a Kimball Avenue A fight ensued and police were called “I got T-Mobile because it is a great borough’s police chief. and T&M to design plans for the international service provider – but it resident reported someone damaged the to the scene. According to police, Scotch Plains Town Manager Tho- Ponderosa. interior of his car by putting a yellow McNamara fled the scene and was later doesn’t work that great in the area.” mas Atkins said the township’s main “This is something I don’t want put substance on the seats. The vehicle was apprehended. He is being held on service providers are Verizon and on the back burner,” he said, adding parked in the victim’s driveway at the $75,000 bail. In the same incident, Eric Cingular, with Sprint and T-Mobile that he wants to continue the “mo- time. Nussenfeld, 20, of Fanwood was ar- also offering service. Cell towers are mentum” on the project. Friday, August 11, a Sayreville resi- rested and charged for hindering appre- located on Jerusalem Road, on top of “I am very, very pleased with what dent reported that someone removed her hension by refusing to provide police Melissa Loewinger and Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader the Scotch Plains south side firehouse I heard tonight,” he said. “(This is) a wallet from her pocketbook while she with information. Nussenfeld reportedly on Raritan Road and at the county plan that makes sense for everyone.” was at a facility on Lamberts Mill Road. posted $1,000 bail and was released. public works facility on South Av- Freeholder Angel Estrada said Friday, August 11, a resident of the Saturday, August 12, Gladys MS Officials Voice Concern enue (on top of one of the buildings). committee members and Scotch 200 block of Windsor Avenue reported Mosquera, 49, of Elizabeth was arrested Mr. Atkins said the service carriers Plains officials should note that the the theft of a bicycle from the rear of the following a motor vehicle stop on South hire engineering companies to mea- new facility is a “Union County home. Avenue, in which she was a passenger in Over School Tax Proposal Saturday, August 12, a burglary was the car for an outstanding Newark war- sure coverage and reception quality, park” that would be “shared by ev- reported at a residence in the 100 block rant for $95. By MEGHAN GILL resurfacing Central Avenue and re- so the township does not get involved eryone.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of Clifton Street, in which jewelry was Saturday, August 12, Taft Gray, 3rd, newed the Morris County Cooperative taken. Police said there was evidence of 26, of Scotch Plains was arrested follow- MOUNTAINSIDE – At Tuesday Pricing Agreement effective October 1, forced entry. ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road evening’s meeting, the borough coun- 2006 through September 30, 2011. BOE Objects to Judge’s Saturday, August 12, a resident of the for a outstanding $120 Scotch Plains cil unanimously acted on several con- The council also approved resolu- 100 block of Cottage Place reported a warrant. tract resolutions and approved replac- tions accepting a bid for pothole re- burglary and theft at his residence. A Mountainside ing the existing storm water control pairs from Jo-Med Contracting Corp. Ruling On UCESC Lease door was discovered ajar and some items Tuesday, August 8, Milton H. Calle, and flood plain ordinance. for $7 per square foot and a bid for By MEGHAN GILL necessary for the relocation of the from the home were found outside, al- 39, of Denville was arrested following a Mayor Robert Viglianti and Coun- snow removal for 2006-2007 from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Hillcrest Academy program,” accord- though nothing was reported missing motor vehicle stop on Lawrence Avenue cilmen Glen Mortimer, Keith Turner Walter Heckel Inc. WESTFIELD — The board of edu- ing to the legal brief. “The petitioner from the residence. and charged with driving with a sus- and William Lane were in attendance. The council also agreed to advertise cation has filed written exceptions (UCESC) has failed to demonstrate Saturday, August 12, Anthony pended license and failure to display a objecting to an administrative law any likelihood of success on the merits Mazzilli, 18, of Mountainside and Jo- name on a commercial vehicle. Councilmen Werner Schon, Robert public sale of a 1998 Ford Crown seph Buontempo, Jr., 20, of Westfield Tuesday, August 8, Alberto A. Silva, Messler and Council President Paul Victoria, a vehicle that is part of the judge’s decision to allow the Union or immediate and irreparable harm.” were arrested in the 1000 block of South 23, of North Plainfield was arrested for Mirabelli were absent. police fleet. “If anyone wants to own a County Educational Services Com- “(USESC) has not offered any de- Avenue, West. Mazzilli was charged with driving with a suspended license fol- Mayor Viglianti announced that he piece of Mountainside, here’s your mission to remain at the Lincoln scription of its ongoing efforts to se- possession of less than 50 grams of lowing a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 had received a letter informing him of opportunity,” Councilman Turner said. School on Westfield Road until June cure alternative facilities, or an ex- suspected marijuana and underage pos- for not having a brake light. the proposed state-wide equalized In other business, Ralph Romano, a 30, 2007. The USESC uses the build- planation of why an alternative site session of alcohol. Buontempo was Wednesday, August 9, Shawn D. school tax. new resident of Mountainside, has ing for its Hillcrest Academy facility. cannot be secured within the time charged with underage possession of Cunningham, 35, of East Orange was The letter was sent to him and the submitted a verbal proposal to create a Richard Kaplow, board attorney, which has been permitted,” the BOE alcohol. Both were released on their arrested at the Montclair Police Depart- governing body from the Ninth Dis- “handicapped and non-handicapped” filed the appeal on Wednesday, Au- argued. “There was no sufficient fac- own recognizance with summonses. ment for an outstanding warrant. trict Legislative Offices of Senator kickball league. The mayor referred gust 16, within the 13-day period, tual or legal basis for the issuance of Sunday, August 13, a business in the Thursday, August 10, police re- Leonard Connors, Jr. and Assembly- Mr. Romano to Borough Attorney John according to the rules of court. emergent relief nor is there any com- 600 block of Central Avenue reported sponded to a possible child abduction men Christopher Connors and Brian Post regarding the matter. Judge Caridad Rigo ruled against petent legal basis upon which to su- that someone kicked in a rear door panel occurring at the intersection of Rumpf. Mr. Post said the council has some Westfield earlier this month. The BOE persede the statutory jurisdiction of in a garage door. Nothing was reported Ravenswood Road and Grouse Lane. The letter states, “In the months concerns about the proposal, such as moved not to renew the Hillcrest lease the superior court over this dispute.” missing from the establishment. According to police, a four-door, black Sunday, August 13, a resident of West vehicle reportedly pulled up next to a ahead, the state legislature may con- “committing borough facilities and a following the arrests of four Hillcrest “The initial decision of the admin- Grove Street reported that someone young girl and offered her candy and a sider modifying a significant tax policy block of time” for the activity, the students and other instances in the istrative law judge should be reversed broke the driver’s side rear view mirror ride home. The child did not enter the that, if changed, could have serious financial operation, insurance and surrounding neighborhoods. in its entirety and vacated, and the glass on her motor vehicle while it was vehicle and ran home. Police said the financial consequences for taxpayers.” risks involved with the program. Mr. Kaplow told The Westfield petition should be dismissed with parked in the street in the 500 block of suspect did not exit the car or attempt to The letter continues to say that “I don’t think anybody is opposed Leader the, “Commission (UCESC) prejudice,” the BOE said. Grove Street. follow her, police said. The suspect is since Mountainside currently falls to the concept…it’s a great idea. You has five days to file cross exceptions Nelson Wolf, an attorney repre- Monday, August 14, Peter O’Hara, described as a white male, with a thin below the average statewide school have a lot of t’s to cross and i’s to dot,” to the judge.” senting Lisa Stern and Sue Hopper, 22, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield build, clean shaven with short hair wear- tax rate of .9798/$100, and “would Mayor Viglianti said. The board’s brief states, “The tax- residents opposing the USESC law- police headquarters on a contempt of ing a black or blue New York Yankees experience a substantial tax The mayor and council recom- payers of Westfield should not be forced suit, drafted the exceptions on behalf court warrant from Jackson. He was hat. increase…we believe that a statewide mended that Mr. Romano submit a to forego the ability to utilize the Lin- of his clients, and will be submitting released after posting $340 bail. Friday, August 11, Jerome N. Mathis, equalized school tax would reward written proposal to Frank Masella, coln School for planned centralized them to the judge today (August 17). Scotch Plains 39, of Plainfield was arrested at the high-spending school districts while director of the Mountainside Recre- kindergarten services for an entire year “I have not seen the exceptions that Monday, August 7, a resident of Field Somerset County jail for numerous out- at the same time penalizing those ation Department. beyond the negotiated time frame of were filed. We will file a response to Crest Drive reported that someone standing warrants amounting to $1,100. districts which have fought to keep the last existing lease agreement.” the exceptions (that have been pre- student expenditures reasonable and “That request by petitioner UCESC sented by the BOE). This is just one below the state average.” is without adequate legal authority, more step in the process,” UCESC GW BOE Gets Feedback According to a table enclosed in WF BOA and the one-year period of time being Superintendent William Petrino said. the letter, the estimated impact of a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sought is completely arbitrary and does “The greater harm (as stated in Judge statewide-equalized school tax rate ditionally, Dorothy Kozlowski of 204 not bear any relation to a competent Rigo’s decision) is accrued to the About Public Use of School would reflect an increase of Ayliffe Avenue received approval to add showing that such a time period is students.” By SARA MAGNOLA Kenilworth schools for 14 years. $6,361,311 for Mountainside. a second story to her home, in keeping Specially Written for The Westfield Leader When residents questioned the price “It sounds like the efficient towns with similar work completed last year. GARWOOD — The Garwood hike, board secretary Julia Depinto- will be subsidizing the inefficient The board approved a request by Mr. Attorney General Resigns Board of Education (BOE) Tuesday Perez said it is necessary so the pro- towns,” said Councilman Mortimer. The and Mrs. Robert DelSordi of 27 North night discussed the revised policy gram “can break even” this year. council agreed to obtain further details Cottage Place to construct a second- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 regarding the use of the newly-reno- In other business, board member and wait until next month to take any story addition. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loftus requests were filed by Fairview Police Mr. Williams stated that, “it does vated Lincoln School by various com- Linda Koenig reported that a new action in opposition to the legislation. of 202 Harrison Avenue also success- Officer Napolitano, who reported in- not appear that the attorney general munity organizations. “ranking and grading” policy was Among the resolutions acted on, the fully petitioned the board for approval formation on the tickets was “incor- was using her official position to se- Due to concerns raised by parents adopted for Arthur L. Johnson Re- council rejected the bids for shade tree to open a previously enclosed porch – rect.” The tickets were not dismissed in cure Estrada’s help.” about the doors being left open dur- gional High school (ALJ), during work due to costs, awarded the contract returning the home to its original state municipal court and Mr. Goore paid the “Mr. Estrada’s handling of this mat- ing such after-school proceedings, Clark’s July BOE meeting. to Jenicar Builders Cont. Co. Inc. for – and to construct a garage. fine for the unregistered vehicle and ter before Hamlet Goore arrived at the officials said school policy now man- On another matter, Superintendent contested the revoked license charge. MVC agency raises questions about dates that the doors must remain of Schools Wilfred Murphy said that After arriving home, Ms. Farmer the propriety of his practices and closed and locked at all times and any the “construction (workers) will be and Mr. Goore made calls to Union whether they were in compliance with organization wishing to use the facil- working double time so that they can County Freeholder Angel Estrada, the MVC procedures,” Mr. Williams re- ity will be let in by a custodian at a get school open on schedule or as manager of the Motor Vehicle Com- ported, noting he had no jurisdiction on specified time. close to schedule as possible. The mission Agency in Elizabeth, to as- Mr. Estrada’s involvement in the case. Garwood resident Peggy Staba rumor about school opening on Octo- sist Mr. Goore on the suspended li- He said there was “no need” for asked, “What kind of fees are you ber 1 is not true.” cense, according to the report. Ms. Farber to call Mr. Estrada and looking to charge the group(s).” Board Mr. Murphy also said that the “Mr. Estrada has been a close friend that Mr. Goore could have “addressed President Adele Lewis responded that Clark BOE would begin interview- of the attorney general for about 30 the matter himself.” there is a custodian present from 6 ing for the various open positions at years,” Mr. Williams said in his report. Union County Republican Chair- a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday thru Friday, ALJ, including vice principal, next Mr. Estrada contacted Danielle man Phil Morin has asked for the during which time there will be no week. Piccinetti of the court suspension unit MVC to “investigate Freeholder cost incurred by the group. In closing, the board heard from who determined Mr. Goore was sus- Estrada’s conduct.” Other community organization rep- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klopfer of pended for a parking ticket he had paid Mr. Morin said the findings of Mr. resentatives expressed concern over Garwood, regarding a home school- in 2005 but that no one had contacted Williams report “left unresolved” the issue of people getting into the ing policy that was drafted by the her office to restore the license. Ms. whether Mr. Estrada “violated MVC building if they arrive late, as well as policy and public relations commit- Piccinetti then restored the license ef- rules and regulations in having Ham- being responsible for letting people tee. Mrs. Klopfer, who said she would fective May 2, 2005. Mr. Goore later let Goore’s driving records modified in who are there with other organiza- be home schooling her elementary- arrived at the MVC agency and paid the over an hour before Goore arrived in tions using the school at the same age daughter, asked the BOE to allow required fee to reactivate his license. Elizabeth.” time. her to take “specialty classes” such as Once back in regular session, board art, music and computers and attend member Christine Guerriero reported regular assemblies, during the school that during the finance committee day. meeting held earlier that evening, it “We were hoping that you would was discussed that “with the new understand…that there are different food service company (Maschio’s), situations and my last appeal is that I we’re going to increase the price have always taken from this commu- slightly for both student lunches and nity that (we won’t) leave any child adult lunches.” Student lunches, behind,” Mrs. Klopfer. which had been $2, will now be $2.25 Officials said the policy, as it cur- and adult lunches will be increased to rently exists, does not allow children $3.75. who are being home schooled to par- Deemed a reputable company, ticipate in only selected parts of the Maschio’s has been contracted by school day. THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, August 17, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Soccer Fields, Sr. Center Proposed By County for Ponderosa Farm By PAUL J. PEYTON of the property were conducted. He posed to a (third) soccer field close to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said an assessment was also conducted Marion Lane,” he said. That field SCOTCH PLAINS - A public ad- on all buildings on the property. would put added stress on neighbor- visory panel looking into the best use “Our role was really to facilitate ing property for parking and related for the Ponderosa Farm property in these sessions,” Mr. Bottger said not- issues, Mr. Melville added. Scotch Plans recommended to the ing the six-member panel met four Tom Paterson, a member of the county freeholders board last Thurs- times since May both at the county committee representing the Scotch day the construction of soccer fields, administrative building in Elizabeth Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball As- a picnic area, gardens, and a play- as well as at the Ponderosa property. sociation said, although he wanted a ground area on the 23-acre property. He said the goal was to balance the baseball field, he and the panel com- A water feature was also mentioned interests of the various Scotch Plains promised. He said more soccer fields as a possible addition to the property sports organizations and township would free up time on existing mixed- along with a walking/jogging path residents residing near the facility use fields in the township. Scotch Plains Recreation Commis- sion Chairman Ed Zazzali said, “Both (soccer and baseball) sports really need additional ballfields” in Scotch Plains. He said the track record work- ing with the county on previous projects, such as the Union County Vocational-Technical School and Route 22 Little League field “has been very, very successful.” Mr. Zazzali said the large soccer field located on the top portion of the property would be sufficient for high Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times school, under age 18, level soccer WE DIG, DIG, DIG, DIG…Work continues on the new miniature golf course at the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield games while the smaller field would Avenue in Scotch Plains. The golf course is owned and operated by the township. be geared for under age 10 soccer programs. Committee member William McGloin of Scotch Plains said the Auditors Give Scotch Plains committee agreed that the property should have both an active and pas- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sive use. He said soccer fields along MEMORIES, Sept. 25, 2003…State Senator Joseph Suliga speaks at the an- with perhaps an arboretum with ever- Township Perfect Financial Report nouncement of the Sevell Farm purchase by the county for open space in 2003. At greens and ferns would a “fabulous” By FRED T. ROSSI any problems are discovered, the Ms. Majeski, who came to Scotch the time he said the property would remain a farm. Sen. Suliga is now deceased use of the property. He said a 75- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times firm will recommend the areas need- Plains in mid-2001 from Parsippany- but plans for soccer fields and a senior center are proposed instead of a farm by a panel making recommemdations to the county freeholders. space parking lot is also proposed. SCOTCH PLAINS — While ing to be addressed. Since the 2002 Troy Hills, where she was director of “It (proposed plan for Ponderosa school kids may get a few bucks audit, Suplee, Clooney has, in ef- finance and chief financial officer, Farm) would be something used by from mom or dad for a perfect report fect, left the area in their report titled replaced William Polidore, who had and the refurbishment of the former and “to offer something for every- everyone,” Mr. McGloin told the free- card, Scotch Plains municipal offi- “recommendation” blank because been arrested and subsequently con- Sevell family home into a senior cen- one” from “toddlers to adults.” holders. He said the pond on the prop- cials will have to settle for perhaps nothing in the way township finances victed of embezzling several hun- ter or education center. The panel Under questioning from County erty that was filled in could be refilled some congratulatory pats on the back are managed has needed fixing. dred thousand dollars of township rejected the construction of synthetic Manager George Devanney he said, with water and used for fishing and for the perfect financial report card Township Manager Thomas Atkins funds. turf fields and lights for the fields. “Playing on those fields next year is ice skating. the township recently received from commended all municipal depart- “She had mess to deal with,” Mr. The county bought the property for unlikely.” Ed Klump, also with T&M, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks its auditors for a fourth straight year. ment heads, but singled out Chief Atkins said of Ms. Majeski’s early $10 million in 2003 through the said the fields would be ready by told the freeholders, “We have come Each year, Suplee, Clooney & Co., Financial Officer Lori Majeski, tell- days at the municipal building deal- county’s open space fund and origi- spring of 2008. The design is ex- along way.” He said that there is “some the township’s auditing firm, exam- ing The Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing with the aftermath of the em- nally proposed a Green Meadows pected to take six months with a “one real enthusiasm” for the proposal. He ines the prior year’s municipal fi- Times that she “is excellent at cash bezzlement. But he said all of the children’s farm for the property. The season of construction itself.” said although elected officials usu- nances and how they are managed. If flow management.” audits performed since Ms. Majeski county scrapped the idea earlier this Panel member Phil Melville of ally are “never going to please every- has been overseeing township fi- year following strong opposition from Scotch Plains, who lives near the prop- one,” however, in the case of the nances have been perfect. Scotch Plains residents. erty, said there was “a general con- panel’s proposals, “I’m getting a sense Fanwood to Host Vigil While an auditor’s recommenda- Jeff Bottger, a landscape architect sensus” among committee members we can please just about everyone.” tion does not necessarily spell trouble with of T&M Associates, said traffic, under for the recommendations. Mayor Marks said it was important or possible criminality, it can signal, environmental, and wetlands studies “We (neighbors) are strongly op- that the park’s use is developed into For Area POWs/MIAs at the least, sloppiness and a lack of “what’s best for all of our residents.” He By TED RITTER Fifty-three American servicemen attention to the way a municipality’s said he favors a mixed-use for the Pon- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from New Jersey remain MIA from funds are being handled. Cell Phone Companies Look derosa. The mayor explained that it was FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen the Vietnam War (four from Union Mr. Atkins said some of the rec- important that fields be “rested” so they Mahr and the borough council have County); while 66 New Jerseyans are ommendations an auditor can in- are not worn by overuse, indicating that authorized plans that an area Vietnam still listed as MIA from the Korean corporate in their report may in- To Eliminate Dead Zones additional soccer fields would help in veterans’ organization made to hold War, he said. Official memorials for clude urging better controls of the By KATIE NEWINGHAM under “Best Wireless Network.” that goal. Mr. Marks said the township its annual vigil in Fanwood next month. the Vietnam and Korean wars are general ledger, addressing purchas- AND SARAH QUELLER Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “My Verizon service is awful; there was willing to maintain the fields. The event, run by Union County located in Holmdel and Atlantic City. ing violations such as making sure is no service downtown,” said Anne He also said Scotch Plains was Vietnam Veterans Chapters 779 and In an interview with The Scotch there is certification of funds prior AREA – Service gaps, or dead Caruso, a Moto Photo employee. “prepared to make a significant in- 688, will be held on the front lawn of Plains-Fanwood Times, Mr. Davis said to a purchase, cleaning up gener- zones, have caused some Al Saenz, a Verizon worker at the vestment” in transferring the Sevell borough hall on North Martine Av- that while the vigils usually include ally sloppy financial records, and Mountainside, Fanwood, Scotch East Broad Street location, said, “Ser- home into a senior center. enue from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Satur- “memorable” speeches by dignitaries better reconciliation of bank ac- Plains and Westfield residents to ques- vice problems are primarily in the At the conclusion of the presenta- day, September 16, according to Gene and local, county and state elected counts. tion the reliability of their cell phone center of town, and every time a cell tion, Freeholder Chairman Al Davis, representing chapter 779. officials, plus participation by many Mr. Atkins said the policy in service. To eliminate dead zones, cell tower is suggested, it gets shot down.” Mirabella, a Fanwood resident, asked Mr. Davis, who has chaired the past veterans groups and Reserve Officers Scotch Plains is that all money re- phone providers need to add cell sites, Chloe Cherin, a Westfield resident the committee to continue its delib- several vigils, said the program is held Training Corps (ROTC) units, its most ceived by the township must be de- but they must first receive the consent and Nirvana employee, said: “My erations by working with the county annually in one of Union County’s dramatic impact is visual. posited within 48 hours and all de- of a governing body and then adhere Cingular reception is very good. I and T&M to design plans for the towns (last year it was in Linden, where Mr. Davis said that one of the chapter’s partments receiving any money to historical designations and envi- used to have Verizon, but I switched Ponderosa. Mr. Davis serves as a councilman) on members spends the entire vigil con- bring the funds to the finance de- ronmental policy. over because it was terrible.” “This is something I don’t want put behalf of Vietnam War-era prisoners fined in a six-foot-by-six-foot-by-six- partment so that “one department is The leading providers for local Ellen Webner, a Cingular Wireless on the back burner,” he said, adding of war (POWs) or those still listed as foot bamboo cage, wearing chains and in charge of it.” towns are Verizon and Cingular, with spokeswoman, told The Scotch that he wants to continue the “mo- missing in action (MIAs). black pajamas similar to those worn by In some towns, Mr. Atkins noted, T-Mobile, Sprint and Nextel repre- Plains-Fanwood Times, “In 2005, mentum” on the project. “We don’t want them forgotten,” Vietnam POWs. He said the cage “is every municipal department does senting less popular options. Cingular Wireless turned on two new “I am very, very pleased with what he said. pretty much an authentic replica” of the their own banking, which can lead Verizon’s website reports test re- cell sites in the area, including one in I heard tonight,” he said. “(This is) a Mr. Davis said proceeds from vari- type used to confine prisoners. to lax handling of incoming funds. sults indicating that “calls that con- Westfield on Route 28 which im- plan that makes sense for everyone.” ous items sold by the Union County Mr. Davis said the vigils used to be 24- “We have a tight operation here,” he nect on the Verizon Wireless network proved coverage along Prospect Street Freeholder Angel Estrada said com- chapters are given to other veterans’ hour events, but he said organizers re- said. are more likely to stay connected for and Rahway Avenue. We also added a mittee members and Scotch Plains organizations that use the money to cently decided to scale back to 10 hours, Addressing the most recent audit, the duration of the call.” cell site in Scotch Plains on a PSE&G officials should note that the new finance cooperative searches for POW noting that he and other chapter mem- he said, “we’ve been at a level for a Of the 13 states with cited results, utility tower, which provided addi- facility is a “Union County park” that or MIA remains with officials in Viet- bers are getting older and can no longer number of years that’s very accept- New Jersey is not listed among them. tional coverage along Route 22, New would be “shared by everyone.” nam and Korea. stay in the replica cage around the clock. able and acceptable to the people of Verizon’s coverage map shows that Providence Road and Park Avenue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Scotch Plains.” Mountainside, Westfield, Scotch In 2006, we have plans to add two Plains and Fanwood are located in the new cell sites by year’s end, which Attorney General Resigns; digital area marked by an asterisk, will improve existing coverage in saying “with all digital devices, you Westfield along Route 22 and Spring- can only make and receive calls where field Avenue and in Scotch Plans along Estrada’s Action Questioned digital service is available.” All infor- Martine Avenue and Raritan Road.” By PAUL J. PEYTON impair” Ms. Farber’s “effectiveness Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mation can be found on the website CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 and risk undermining an office that TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney we can both care about deeply.” Zulima Farber resigned Tuesday night In his report issued Tuesday, Mr. following the release of a special Williams said the attorney general prosecutor’s report that she violated violated the state’s “code of ethics of state ethics rules by going to the scene ethics of the department of law and of a motor vehicle stop of her boy- public safety.” friend, Hamlet Goore, on May 26. “A decision to go to a routine traffic Governor Jon Corzine, who ap- stop is most unusual. Coming to the pointed Ms. Farber as attorney gen- scene of a traffic stop, where you eral, accepted her resignation effec- have a personal interest in the out- tive Thursday, August 31. come of police decisions made at the “Her decision to resign her office scene, creates a serious risk of raising is painful for many. She has decided public suspicion about the legitimacy to do more than might be required of those decisions,” Mr. Williams for a lapse in judgment, and to make wrote in his report. “It also creates a a larger, personal sacrifice for the risk of inhibiting the local police of- greater good,” Governor Corzine ficers at the scene. It does not appear said in a prepared statement. “And that the attorney general ever consid- Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times let me be clear: this is her decision.” ered these risks.” STAR STRUCK...Claudia Romeo, a Wilson Elementary School student in News reports on Tuesday indicated “I also have concluded that the Westfield, met Queen Latifah last Tuesday night while she was in town filming a holiday film called Perfect Christmas. See feature on page 18. Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the governor had requested the res- evidence does not justify the filing of SUMMER SATURDAY MORNING...Martine Avenue in Fanwood, a compo- ignation. criminal charges against the attorney PAGE INDEX nent of the business district, radiates in the morning sun. The region enjoyed a Governor Corzine said Special general,” Mr. Williams said. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9-14 beautiful summer weekend. Development along the South Avenue corridor is Deputy Attorney General Richard He also recommended 14-day sus- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 16 Classifieds .... 14 helping to merge business activity, with the train station as a focal point. Please see related story on page 3. Williams report would “inevitably CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Community ... 6-7, 15 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 8 Thursday, August 17, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Man on the Street: POLICE BLOTTER Cell Phone Coverage Greg Natic Scotch Plains 39, of Plainfield was arrested at the Scotch Plains Music Center employee Monday, August 7, a resident of Field Somerset County jail for numerous out- “My Verizon service is fine at both home Crest Drive reported that someone standing warrants amounting to $1,100. smashed the driver’s side mirror of his Westfield and work.” vehicle while it was parked on the street. Sunday, August 6, a resident of the Tuesday, August 8, a resident of East 600 block of South Chestnut Street re- Second Street reported that someone ported that his home was burglarized removed her small pool, which was left sometime between 2:30 p.m. on August in the back yard. The pool was valued at 5 and 6:20 p.m. on August 6. Police said $100. one or more suspects may have gained Julia Colangelo Thursday, August 10, a Westfield Road entry through a first-floor window and resident reported that someone removed removed a large safe containing ap- Cranford resident his bicycle from the driveway. The value proximately $75,000 in cash and $3,000 “I got T Mobile because it is a great Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of the bicycle was $400. in jewelry. international service provider – but it DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES…Millennium Homes in Garwood, a major Thursday, August 10, a William Street Police said other areas of the resi- doesn’t work that great in the area.” construction project across the street from Shoprite, shows significant progress. resident said someone removed her ve- dence were disturbed, but it was un- hicle, which was parked in front of the known at the time if further items were house with the keys in it. missing. Saturday, August 12, a resident Wednesday, August 9, Eric Mickens, Cell Phone Coverage Watchung Terrace resident told police 22, of Roselle was arrested at South that someone entered his house and re- Avenue and Livingston Street on con- Alfonso Rivera CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Cingular coverage map shows coverage in Mountainside. moved jewelry. tempt of court warrants out of Elizabeth, Manager of Westfield Kay Bee Toys Sunday, August 13, a New York Av- for $100, and Roselle, for $155. Mickens the strength of the service in certain “We use Verizon in the police cars enue resident said someone damaged also was charged with hindering appre- “I used to use Verizon and now I use areas. According to the map, East for the laptops and don’t experience none because reception here was so hor- his vehicle sometime overnight while it hension after allegedly providing police Broad Street in Westfield, Park Av- any dead spots through that,” said Mr. was parked in front of his house. with false information. Bail on that rible. I will probably get another Verizon enue in Scotch Plains and South Av- Debbie, who also serves as the Fanwood charge was set at $1,500. He was com- phone though because that is what all my enue in Fanwood are all in the “best” borough’s police chief. Tuesday, August 8, a commuter re- mitted on default of bail. friends use.” coverage area. Scotch Plains Town Manager Tho- ported that he locked his bicycle at the Wednesday, August 9, Steve McIntyre, According to Westfield Town Ad- mas Atkins said the township’s main train station and when he returned it was 21, of Roselle was arrested at a munici- ministrator Jim Gildea, Westfield has service providers are Verizon and missing. The value of the bicycle is pal lot behind businesses along East Chelsea Saggio been approached “often” during the Cingular, with Sprint and T-Mobile $370. Broad Street on a contempt of court Westfield Tinga employee past two years by companies that also offering service. Cell towers are Wednesday, August 9, Larry West, warrant from Westfield for $500. He want to “finalize their coverage in located on Jerusalem Road, on top of Jr., 31, of Piscataway was arrested fol- was committed to the Union County jail “I use Cingular now, and it is the best lowing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill on default of bail. out of all the services I’ve had, like Westfield” by filling in coverage holes the Scotch Plains south side firehouse or “dead zones.” Mr. Gildea said com- on Raritan Road and at the county Road, which revealed an outstanding Thursday, August 10, Kenneth AT&T and Verizon. I have service ev- panies present maps that highlight public works facility on South Av- Jersey City warrant in the amount of Wichoski, Jr., 20, and Mark Boyle, 19, erywhere.” $50. both of Westfield, were arrested in the the gaps. He said the town recently enue (on top of one of the buildings). Thursday, August 10, Daniel 1000 block of West South Avenue on a held a successful bid, which Verizon Mr. Atkins said the service carriers McNamara, 18, of Scotch Plains was disorderly persons charge for allegedly won, for a cell antenna on top of the hire engineering companies to mea- arrested and charged with burglary, as- fighting with one another. Both were main firehouse on North Avenue. sure coverage and reception quality, sault, criminal mischief and obstruction released on their own recognizance with Pedro Ruiz However, he said, “It probably won’t so the township does not get involved of justice. According to police, summonses. Westfield Tinga employee happen,” because the firehouse is in the process. Mr. Atkins said cell McNamara entered a house in the 200 Friday, August 11, a business in the “I have Verizon and in downtown it listed on the state historic registry. phone providers attempt to provide block of Belvedere Drive at 3:39 a.m., 800 block of Central Avenue reported doesn’t work, but everywhere else it’s Westfield Zoning Officer Kathleen the highest quality of service and where he was confronted by a friend of that sometime between August 10 and pretty good. I was frustrated at first, but Neville said there are cell antennas work especially hard in dead zones the homeowner, who was staying at the 11 someone broke into the establish- on an apartment building on the cor- such as Martine Avenue and Terrill home. ment and stole cigarettes. now I have just lost all hope. Right now I A fight ensued and police were called Friday, August 11, a Kimball Avenue have it turned off. It’s a big inconvenience.” ner of Prospect Street and Road. Cowperthwaite Place, 900 South Av- Nancy Koederitz, Fanwood’s zon- to the scene. According to police, resident reported someone damaged the enue and one was just approved for ing officer, said Fanwood’s providers McNamara fled the scene and was later interior of his car by putting a yellow apprehended. He is being held on substance on the seats. The vehicle was Melissa Loewinger and Cassie Lo for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 241 North Avenue. are AT&T (associated with Cingular), $75,000 bail. In the same incident, Eric parked in the victim’s driveway at the Ms. Neville said, “The land use T-Mobile and Nextel. Verizon has Nussenfeld, 20, of Fanwood was ar- time. ordinance permits cellular telecom- been approved, but Ms. Koederitz rested and charged for hindering appre- Friday, August 11, a Sayreville resi- munications to be installed on the was unsure whether Verizon was op- hension by refusing to provide police dent reported that someone removed her MS Officials Voice Concern roof of a building at least 45 feet tall erational. The antennas for these com- with information. Nussenfeld reportedly wallet from her pocketbook while she in the non-residential zones. In resi- panies are located at the PSE&G tower posted $1,000 bail and was released. was at a facility on Lamberts Mill Road. dential zones, they are permitted on in Fanwood. Saturday, August 12, Gladys Friday, August 11, a resident of the Over School Tax Proposal multi-family apartment buildings con- “Inside the stores there is no ser- Mosquera, 49, of Elizabeth was arrested 200 block of Windsor Avenue reported By MEGHAN GILL pricing agreement effective October 1, taining at least five dwelling units. vice, but it has gotten better since last following a motor vehicle stop on South the theft of a bicycle from the rear of the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2006 through September 30, 2011. While the restrictions are rather strin- year. I don’t get service in Westfield Avenue, in which she was a passenger in home. MOUNTAINSIDE – At Tuesday The council also approved resolu- gent in the residential zones, the land though,” said Elizabeth Casserly, a the car for an outstanding Newark war- Saturday, August 12, a burglary was evening’s meeting, the borough coun- tions accepting a bid for pothole re- use ordinance does provide for the Fanwood resident and employee of rant for $95. reported at a residence in the 100 block cil unanimously acted on several con- pairs from Jo-Med Contracting Corp. location of cellular telecommunica- Fanwood Dry Cleaners. Saturday, August 12, Taft Gray, 3rd, of Clifton Street, in which jewelry was 26, of Scotch Plains was arrested fol- taken. Police said there was evidence of tract resolutions and approved the for $7 per square foot and a bid for tion antennas in the non-residential Lou DeCristofano, a Vic’s Barber lowing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill forced entry. replacement of the existing storm wa- snow removal for 2006-2007 from zones. The regulations try to assure Shop employee, said: “I use to have Road for a outstanding $120 Scotch Saturday, August 12, a resident of the ter control and flood plain ordinance. Walter Heckel Inc. that the cellular telecommunication Sprint, but we changed to Verizon Plains warrant. 100 block of Cottage Place reported a Mayor Robert Viglianti and Coun- The council also agreed to advertise antennas have the least visual impact because we were dissatisfied with the Mountainside burglary and theft at his residence. A cilmen Glen Mortimer, Keith Turner public sale of a 1998 Ford Crown possible while still being able to ac- service. Verizon has very good ser- Tuesday, August 8, Milton H. Calle, door was discovered ajar and some items and William Lane were in attendance. Victoria, a vehicle that is part of the complish their purposes. So perhaps vice.” 39, of Denville was arrested following a from the home were found outside, al- Councilmen Werner Schon, Robert police fleet. “If anyone wants to own a the greatest restriction is the limit of Chelsea Fallon, a representative motor vehicle stop on Lawrence Avenue though nothing was reported missing Messler and Council President Paul piece of Mountainside, here’s your non-residential properties and their from the Federal Communications and charged with driving with a sus- from the residence. Mirabelli were absent. opportunity,” Councilman Turner said. suitability to fulfill the outcome hoped Commission (FCC), said wireless pended license and failure to display a Saturday, August 12, Anthony Mayor Viglianti announced that he had In other business, Ralph Romano, a for by the cellular telecommunica- companies usually do not need FCC name on a commercial vehicle. Mazzilli, 18, of Mountainside and Jo- received a letter informing him of the new resident of Mountainside, has sub- tion companies.” approval to mount antennas if they Tuesday, August 8, Alberto A. Silva, seph Buontempo, Jr., 20, of Westfield proposed state-wide equalized school tax. mitted a verbal proposal to create a Mountainside Borough Adminis- have a license. However, Ms. Fallon 23, of North Plainfield was arrested for were arrested in the 1000 block of South The letter was sent to him and the “handicapped and non-handicapped” trator James Debbie said said, a company must notify the FCC driving with a suspended license fol- Avenue, West. Mazzilli was charged with lowing a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 possession of less than 50 grams of governing body from the Ninth District kickball league. The mayor referred Mountainside has two poles in the if a tower is more than 200 feet tall or for not having a brake light. suspected marijuana and underage pos- Legislative Offices of Senator Leonard Mr. Romano to Borough Attorney John back of Mountainside’s borough hall located near an airport to comply Wednesday, August 9, Shawn D. session of alcohol. Buontempo was Connors, Jr. and Assemblymen Chris- Post regarding the matter. hosting Cingular, Verizon, T-Mobile with Federal Aviation Administration Cunningham, 35, of East Orange was charged with underage possession of topher Connors and Brian Rumpf. Mr. Post said the council has some and Sprint, with Nextel attempting to (FAA) restrictions. Also, the FCC arrested at the Montclair Police Depart- alcohol. Both were released on their The letter states, “In the months concerns about the proposal, such as join. Besides Nextel, which has no “gets involved with environmental or ment for an outstanding warrant. own recognizance with summonses. ahead, the state legislature may con- “committing borough facilities and a service in the borough, Mr. Debbie historic preservation issues,” Ms. Thursday, August 10, police re- Sunday, August 13, a business in the sider modifying a significant tax policy block of time” for the activity, the said there are no dead spots for cell Fallon said. sponded to a possible child abduction 600 block of Central Avenue reported that, if changed, could have serious financial operation, insurance and occurring at the intersection of that someone kicked in a rear door panel financial consequences for taxpayers.” risks involved with the program. Ravenswood Road and Grouse Lane. in a garage door. Nothing was reported The letter continues to say that since “I don’t think anybody is opposed GW BOE Gets Feedback According to police, a four-door, black missing from the establishment. Mountainside currently falls below the to the concept…it’s a great idea. You vehicle reportedly pulled up next to a Sunday, August 13, a resident of West average statewide school tax rate of have a lot of t’s to cross and i’s to dot,” young girl and offered her candy and a Grove Street reported that someone .9798/$100, and “would experience a Mayor Viglianti said. About Public Use of School ride home. The child did not enter the broke the driver’s side rear view mirror substantial tax increase…we believe The mayor and council recommended By SARA MAGNOLA Maschio’s has been contracted by vehicle and ran home. Police said the glass on her motor vehicle while it was Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times suspect did not exit the car or attempt to parked in the street in the 500 block of that a statewide equalized school tax that Mr. Romano submit a written pro- Kenilworth schools for 14 years. follow her, police said. The suspect is Grove Street. would reward high-spending school posal to Frank Masella, director of the GARWOOD — The Garwood When residents questioned the price described as a white male, with a thin Monday, August 14, Peter O’Hara, districts while at the same time penal- Mountainside Recreation Department. Board of Education (BOE) Tuesday hike, board secretary Julia Depinto- build, clean shaven with short hair wear- 22, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield izing those districts which have fought night discussed the revised policy Perez said it is necessary so the pro- ing a black or blue New York Yankees police headquarters on a contempt of to keep student expenditures reason- regarding the use of the newly-reno- gram “can break even” this year. hat. court warrant from Jackson. He was able and below the state average.” vated Lincoln School by various com- In other business, board member Friday, August 11, Jerome N. Mathis, released after posting $340 bail. According to a table enclosed in Fanwood munity organizations. Linda Koenig reported that a new the letter, the estimated impact of a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Due to concerns raised by parents “ranking and grading” policy was statewide-equalized school tax rate Describing “an especially emotional” about the doors being left open dur- adopted for Arthur L. Johnson Re- would reflect an increase of previous vigil, Mr. Davis related how ing such after-school proceedings, gional High school (ALJ), during Attorney General Resigns $6,361,311 for Mountainside. he was able to acquire a casket from a officials said school policy now man- Clark’s July BOE meeting. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “It sounds like the efficient towns nearby funeral home and carefully drape dates that the doors must remain On another matter, Superintendent pensions for Lieutenant Anthony County Freeholder Angel Estrada, the will be subsidizing the inefficient it with an American flag, which was closed and locked at all times and any of Schools Wilfred Murphy said that Anari and Officer Albert Napolitano manager of the Motor Vehicle Com- towns,” said Councilman Mortimer. The then ceremonially folded and presented organization wishing to use the facil- the “construction (workers) will be of the Fairview Police Department mission Agency in Elizabeth, to as- council agreed to obtain further details to the wife of a U.S. serviceman who ity will be let in by a custodian at a working double time so that they can and State Police Officer George Jus- sist Mr. Goore on the suspended li- and wait until next month to take any was killed in World War II. specified time. get school open on schedule or as tin, assigned as security for the attor- cense, according to the report. action in opposition to the legislation. “I’ll tell you what; in the eight years Garwood resident Peggy Staba close to schedule as possible. The ney general. “Mr. Estrada has been a close friend Among the resolutions acted on, the I’ve done this, I’m surprised that tears asked, “What kind of fees are you rumor about school opening on Octo- According to Mr. Williams report, of the attorney general for about 30 council rejected the bids for shade tree didn’t roll down from my eyes,” he said. looking to charge the group(s)?” ber 1 is not true.” Fairview police stopped Mr. Goore years,” Mr. Williams said in his re- work due to costs, awarded the contract “It would be a great honor to have Board President Adele Lewis re- Mr. Murphy also said that the Clark on May 26 at 9:40 a.m. for a motor port. to Jenicar Builders Cont. Co. Inc. for this event in Fanwood,” said Mayor sponded that there is a custodian BOE would begin interviewing for vehicle violation. Police wrote Mr. Mr. Estrada contacted Danielle resurfacing Central Avenue and re- Mahr of approving plans for the vigil. present from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Mon- the various open positions at ALJ, Goore summonses for operating a Piccinetti of the court suspension unit newed the Morris County cooperative “We’ll plan to be there.” day thru Friday, during which time including vice principal, next week. motor vehicle with a suspended who determined Mr. Goore was sus- there will be no cost incurred by the In closing, the board heard from Mr. driver’s license and an expired regis- pended for a parking ticket he had group. and Mrs. Fred Klopfer of Garwood, tration, and officers were ready to paid in 2005 but that no one had Other community organization rep- regarding a home schooling policy impound his van. Mr. Goore called contacted her office to restore the resentatives expressed concern over that was drafted by the policy and Ms. Farber for assistance, according license. Ms. Piccinetti then restored the issue of people getting into the public relations committee. Mrs. to the report. the license effective May 2, 2005. Mr. building if they arrive late, as well as Klopfer, who said she would be home The report noted that state police Goore later arrived at the MVC agency being responsible for letting people in schooling her elementary-age daugh- contacted Fairview police and re- and paid the required fee to reactivate who are there with other organizations ter, asked the BOE to allow her to take quested that they release the van and his license. using the school at the same time. “specialty classes” such as art, music not impound it because the vehicle Mr. Williams stated that, “it does Once back in regular session, board and computers and attend regular as- contained state documents that be- not appear that the attorney general member Christine Guerriero reported semblies, during the school day. longed to Ms. Farber. Police allowed was using her official position to se- that during the finance committee “We were hoping that you would the vehicle to be driven by Mr. Goore cure Estrada’s help.” meeting held earlier that evening, it understand…that there are different to his and Ms. Farber’s North Bergen “Mr. Estrada’s handling of this was discussed that “with the new situations and my last appeal is that I home followed by Ms. Farber’s State matter before Hamlet Goore arrived food service company (Maschio’s), have always taken from this commu- Police SUV. Mr. Williams said oper- at the MVC agency raises questions we’re going to increase the price nity that (we won’t) leave any child ating an unregistered vehicle on a about the propriety of his practices slightly for both student lunches and behind,” Mrs. Klopfer. roadway is prohibited under state and whether they were in compliance adult lunches.” Student lunches, Officials said the policy, as it cur- law. with MVC procedures,” Mr. Will- which had been $2, will now be $2.25 rently exists, does not allow children “Nevertheless, they not only per- iams reported, noting he had no juris- and adult lunches will be increased to who are being home schooled to par- mitted the unregistered vehicle to be diction on Mr. Estrada’s involvement $3.75. ticipate in only selected parts of the operated on the roadway, they also in the case. Deemed a reputable company, school day. permitted it to be operated by a driver He said there was “no need” for charged with being suspended,” Mr. Ms. Farber to call Mr. Estrada and Williams reported. that Mr. Goore could have “addressed Traffic summons traffic dismissal the matter himself.” requests were filed by Fairview Po- Union County Republican Chair- lice Officer Napolitano, who reported man Phil Morin has asked for the information on the tickets was “in- MVC to “investigate Freeholder correct.” Estrada’s conduct.” The tickets were not dismissed in Mr. Morin said the findings of Mr. municipal court and Mr. Goore paid Williams report “left unresolved” the fine for the unregistered vehicle whether Mr. Estrada “violated MVC and contested the revoked license rules and regulations in having Ham- charge. let Goore’s driving records modified After arriving home, Ms. Farmer over an hour before Goore arrived in and Mr. Goore made calls to Union Elizabeth.” Page 2 Thursday, August 17, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Terror Plot Foiled; Senate NAMI Course to Address Candidates Issue Statements Mental Health Education AREA — A terrorism plot aimed migration policies in our country. COUNTY – Union County resi- Attendees will learn about the biol- to bomb 10 U.S.-bound flights from Immigration reform alone cannot pre- dents are invited to register for the fall ogy of the brain, new research, medi- England was foiled by British au- vent terrorism, but it is a key compo- Family-to-Family Education Program cations, skills needed to successfully thorities last Wednesday night. nent of any effort to combat those presented by the Union County Chap- communicate with a relativeand how Twenty-four people were arrested in wishing to do our country harm,” he ter of NAMI (National Alliance on to deal with critical periods. Other connection with the plot, which in- said. Mental Illness). topics will include advocacy, fight- volved liquid explosives in such prod- He said the “9/11 hijackers all en- Beginning September 7, the course ing stigma and problem solving. ucts as drinks. tered the United States with legal will meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Thurs- Classes will meet at the Clark Mu- At a news conference last week, tourist or student visas.” “The U.S. days over a 12-week period. It will be nicipal/Recreation Building, located Homeland Security Michael Chertoff must reform the visa issuance policy held free of charge, with all necessary at 430 Westfield Avenue in Clark. To said the individuals were “alleged to and step up our border security to materials furnished at no cost. register or to obtain more information, have engaged in a plot to detonate deter unauthorized migrants and po- This course is offered specifically please call Pat Roman at (732) 382- liquid explosives on board multiple tential terrorists from entering our to the parents, siblings, spouses, teen- 0762. Refreshments will be served. commercial aircraft department from country illegally,” Mr. Kean said. age and adult children and significant the United Kingdom and bound for Mr. Kean said if elected to the others of individuals with severe and Free Stroke Screenings the United States. Senate he would “make immigration SUMMER SCHOOL…Melissa Mittelholzer of Linden speaks on August 10 at persistent mental illness. It is not ap- “This plot appears to have been reform and border security a top pri- Union County College in Cranford upon completing the three-week career propriate for those who themselves Slated For August 23 well planned and well advanced, with ority, and I urge the Congress and the program. More than 100 students participated in the program for teens in grades suffer from one of the major mental WESTFIELD – Overlook Hospi- a significant number of operatives,” President to act immediately to imple- 8 through 12. Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski and college Vice- disorders. tal, in conjunction with the Westfield said Mr. Chertoff, a former Westfield ment all of the 9/11 Commission rec- President J. Farrell listen. In a confidential setting, loved ones Regional Health Department, will resident. ommendations designed to guard will learn how to understand and sup- offer a free stroke screening on In raising the nation’s terror alert against future attacks.” port their ill relative while maintain- Wednesday, August 23, from 5 to 8 system to high or orange, he said Mr. Menendez said, “The report of Organized Retail Theft ing their own wellbeing. NAMI mem- p.m. in the Springfield Municipal international flights from the United a terror plot, that would have possibly bers who have completed intensive Building Court Room. The building States and flights from Britain to the killed hundreds of Americans and training will teach the course. is located at 100 Mountain Avenue in U.S. as well as all domestic flights in people from around the globe, is yet Shoplifting Bill Becomes Law The curriculum will cover such Springfield. the United States are covered under another reminder of the need to be TRENTON — A newly enacted sional theft rings, which move across conditions as schizophrenia, bipolar The stroke screening will include the increased aviation security mea- vigilant and consistent in our efforts law makes an organized retail shop- communities and states to steal mer- disorder (manic depression), clinical blood pressure, pulse, carotid artery sures. to secure our homeland.” lifting of over $1000 a second-de- chandise from supermarkets, chain depression, panic disorder, obsessive- check, total cholesterol, HDL and risk All liquids and gels have been “We owe the British security forces gree crime punishable by 5-10 years drug stores, independent pharmacies, compulsive disorder and anxiety; the ratio, glucose and counseling by neu- banned from carry-on baggage onto who thwarted this plot a debt of grati- in jail and/or a fine of up to $150,000. mass merchandisers and convenience clinical treatment of these illnesses roscience professionals. To register or planes including beverages, sham- tude, and they should be commended The bill defines organized stores, that often resell that merchan- and how caregivers can learn to cope obtain more information, please call poo, sun tan lotion, creams, tooth for their work in apparently stopping rshopligitng as an association of two dise over the Internet or at flea mar- more effectively. (908) 789-4070, extension 4073. paste, hair gel, etc. Baby formula and these attacks before they occurred. It or more persons who engage in the kets. According to the Federal Bu- medicines are an exception to the is important that we continue to work conduct of selling shoplifted mer- reau of Investigation, organized re- new rules but must be available for with our allies around the globe, co- chandise. tail theft losses have amounted to as Freeholders to Vote On inspection at checkpoint. ordinating information to secure our This law also makes it a crime of much as $30 billion. This bill is in- These products, Mr. Chertoff said, nation and the world from those who the second degree to act as a leader of tended to provide an additional tool now must be checked as part of bag- seek to attack innocent victims on an organized retail theft ring. Anyone to retailers to fight back against these Bond Ordinances Tonight gage and stored in the baggage com- American soil or abroad. who acts as an organizer, supervisor, shoplifting gangs. partment on aircraft. “And although this plot again fo- or manager in shoplifting merchan- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R- By PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In other business, the board will “Travelers would be wise to pack cuses on our airlines, as the terrorists dise wil be considered a “leader.” 21, Westfield) sponsored this legisla- vote to consent with the county’s im- as lightly as possible for their carry- did on that fateful day nearly five Organized retail theft is a growing tion. He is the ranking Republican ELIZABETH – The Union County provement authority on $1.42 mil- on and to minimize clutter so that to years ago, we must not forget the problem in the state and throughout member of the Assembly Law and freeholders are set to vote on the lion to complete the Linden Theater make the process go more quickly,” need to protect our transit systems, the country. Committed by profes- Public Safety Committee. adoption of a $44.35 million bond Redevelopment Project. Mr. Chertoff said. our seaports and our chemical plants ordinance that includes the $5.50 At last week’s board meeting the Passengers are urged to arrive ear- from possible attacks. I will continue million Project Downtown Union freeholders considered a number of lier at airports and “be attentive and to fight to implement security mea- GOP Forms Subcommittees County grant program, $1.65 million resolutions for action at tonight’s regu- vigilant to any suspicious activity and sures at each of these sites that ensure for the Project Pocket Park grant and lar meeting. report it to authorities,” according to we are better prepared, just as I will $1.75 million for the county’s energy Among them, was a resolution to a fact sheet put out by the Homeland continue to fight for my legislation to On Property Tax Reform conservation program for county grant Scotch Plains permission to hang Security Department. implement every one of the 9/11 buildings. a banner across Park Avenue near Front United States Senate candidates Commission’s recommendations,” TRENTON — The New Jersey said there would be a grace period for According to the ordinance, the Street from September 25 to October Robert Menendez of Hudson County, Mr. Menendez said. Assembly Republicans have an- legislators nearing vesting in the pen- county will be undertaking “joint 16 to promote Scotch Plains Day, the incumbent, and his challenger, nounced the formation of five sub- sion program. “Move them (legislators downtown infrastructure improve- which is planned for Sunday, October Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield, also is- NY Yankee Bus Trip committees on property taxes. They to a 401k),” Mr. Bramnick said. ment projects with Union County 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. sued statements regarding the terror will serve on an advisory role to the The assemblyman said the elimi- municipalities at various locations Another resolution authorizes the plot. Set for September 3 legislative joint committees cur- nation of part-time positions such as within the county.” spending of $88,000 by the county “I congratulate the British authori- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Mus- rently discussing property tax re- legislative aides, municipal prosecu- The ordinance also includes $16 for a temporary chiller system from ties for interrupting a major terrorist cular Dystrophy Association is forms in Trenton. tors and public defenders should also million for improvements and acquisi- Aggreko, Inc. of Linden for the plot intended to murder innocent ci- sponsoring a NY Yankee Bus trip Assembly Republican Leader be under consideration by the joint tions for the county’s public safety build- Warinanco Skating Center for the vilians. This success makes the point on September 3 to benefit MDA. DeCroce said, “These teams will meet legislative committee. ing in Westfield and the forensic labo- upcoming September to April skat- explicitly that cooperation with our The ticket price is $45, which in- to discuss these issues and provide Mr. Bramnick said New Jersey ratory at the North Avenue complex. ing season. international partners is happening cludes bus ticket, prizes and give- suggestions and guidance for our four pensions are based on the average of The ordinance incorporates another The freeholders also considered a on a daily basis,” Mr. Kean said. “We aways to all children. members on these (joint) committees.” the three highest pay years of an $2.61 million for parks and recre- contract with PMK Group of Cranford are all mindful of 9/11 and the disrup- The bus departs from Scotch Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- individual’s public employment. ation improvements including con- for engineering, surveying and con- tion of this plot underscores the fact Plains Town Hall Municipal Park- 21, Westfield) has been named to the “There are some obvious abuses struction of a nature trail at the Ash struction specifications for renova- that terrorism is a global problem ing Lot at 10:20 a.m. Call Tony pension reform committee, which is (in the pension system). It seems to Brook Reservation in Scotch Plains, tions to the Glenside Avenue Field in requiring a global response.” Perconte at (732) 331-0978 to make being chaired by Assemblyman Kevin me those should be on the table im- design and construction of the resto- Summit. If approved the $55,000 cost “This incident is also a reminder of arrangements. O’Toole (LD-40, Wayne), a former mediately,” Mr. Bramnick said. ration site at Feltville Village in Ber- would be paid for through the county’s the importance of examining the im- three-term mayor of Cedar Grove in Mr. Bramnick said employees mak- keley Heights and fencing at the Gal- open space trust fund. Essex County. ing $1,500 to $2,000 qualify for loping Hill Golf Course in Union. Tonight’s meeting will begin a 7 The other subcommittees are on PERS. If they later receive a salary of A similar $37 million-bond ordi- p.m. at the county’s administration REGISTER TODAY! school funding, constitutional con- $70,000 for a few years it increases nance includes $339,900 for improve- building in Elizabeth. vention, pension reform and shared their pension. ments to the Ash Brook Golf Course services. “You need ongoing hearings with as well as $13 million for upgrading Taxes Take 116 Days Assemblyman Bramnick is sponsor- experts (providing options) and then the irrigation system at the golf course, ing legislation to eliminate legislators vote them (proposals) up or down,” replacement of the public address AREA – According to Symme- from the state Public Employees Re- Mr. Bramnick said, adding that the system at Watchung Stables and in- try Software, the average Ameri- tirement System (PERS). When reached joint legislative committee on pen- stallation of lighting at the Galloping can will work 116 days in 2006 for comment Tuesday Mr. Bramnick sions has only met once. Hill Golf Course. just to pay taxes.

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Those who pay the costs of higher not if the education is needed to meet the FANWOOD – It might not be in- “Everyone understands that those education may find some relief in the minimum requirements of your position stantly obvious when walking around stores along Martine, for the most various tax benefits associated with edu- or is part of a program to qualify you for downtown Fanwood just yet, but this is part, need a facelift. And by designat- cation-related expenses. a new trade or business. definitely a time of significant transi- ing them an area in need of rehabili- “Taxpayers should consider higher Student loan interest deduction — education tax credits and deductions for Maximum deduction of $2,500 for inter- tion for the downtown business district. tation, it really allows us to treat them which they might be eligible for 2006,” est paid on qualified student loans. Phases For the past few years, Mayor Col- differently than we do the properties said IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. out as income rises from $50,000 to leen Mahr’s administration has made that front South, LaGrande, and Sec- “Education tax credits and deductions $65,000 ($105,000 to $135,000 for mar- reinventing the downtown a top pri- ond,” which will be completely rede- can help offset those costs.” ried filing jointly). The person legally ority, second only to trying to limit veloped, the mayor said. The following is a back-to-school obligated to make interest payments on a property tax increases. At the borough’s business and pro- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times checklist on education credits, tax deduc- student loan may deduct interest pay- First steps can now be seen with the fessional association – set up about five KEEPING TIME...The Fanwood Clock on the corner of South and Martine tions and tax-free benefits: ments on that loan made by someone else. ongoing redevelopment of properties years ago to foster networking and other Avenues by the train station marks the town’s center which is keeping up with Education Credits — Reduce your tax, Tax-Free Benefits — Certain payments off South Avenue across from the post business-building strategies and is an the times. not just your income. The Hope and Life- or special programs’ distributions are free time Learning Credits are education cred- of tax when used for qualifying educa- office and The Chelsea complex and ongoing partner in the redevelopment that our stores are attracting people I made my living here; that should tell its taxpayers can subtract in full from tional expenses. Such expenses cannot further up the street near the train efforts – Mr. Chemidlin notes that the from outside Fanwood, that’s a win- you something.” their federal income tax, not just deduct duplicate one another or be used to claim station. Other changes won’t be far off redesigned business center will accent win situation for our merchants,” said And Rachell Kim, owner of the from their taxable income. Taxpayers may education credits or deductions. for approximately 6.5 acres of land the town’s Victorian style. Mayor Mahr. Golden Hanger cleaners on South claim only one of these credits for the Scholarships, fellowships — Gener- along South, Martine and LaGrande “It’s not going to be a cookie-cutter Fanwood’s merchants like its resi- Avenue, suggested, “it’s the people same student in the same tax year. The ally tax-free when used to pay qualified avenues, as well as Second Street. approach, but I think they want to at least dents and elected officials, clearly and the location” that make down- credits phase out as income rises from expenses for degree candidates at eligible In 2004, the borough dramatically dress it up to make it more appealing believe the borough is a special place town Fanwood a good place to do $45,000 to $55,000 ($90,000 to schools. Usually amounts for room and changed gears from earlier redevel- when you drive over the Martine Avenue to do business. business. “Most of the people are $110,000, for married filing jointly). board do not qualify as tax exempt and are opment efforts. It began an ambitious bridge and head into town,” Mr. Hope Credit — Applies only for the considered taxable income. “We’re working with multiple-gen- very friendly,” she added. first two years of higher education and Coverdell Education Savings Account project to draft a redevelopment plan Chemidlin said in a recent interview. eration clients, and they’re very loyal,” Ms. Kim and other merchants also can be worth up to $1,650 per eligible (ESA) — Distributions that don’t exceed with an eye toward accomplishing a One key goal is to establish uniform noted Mr. Chemidlin at Family In- indicated that while most of their busi- student, per year. Each student must be the beneficiary’s qualified education ex- major makeover in a cozy little down- design guidelines for the Martine sec- vestors. “It’s that first-line service ness consists of longtime local cus- enrolled at least half-time for at least one penses are not taxed. Primary or second- town. There is a surprisingly large tion of the business district with, among that you get from a small town. I have tomers, they have started to see in- academic period during the year. This ary school expenses are eligible for ESA mix of approximately 50 local busi- other things, the rear of the buildings clients who I used to deliver newspa- creasing numbers of new and younger credit does not apply to graduate and benefits. The Beneficiary must be under nesses and shops that really hadn’t treated as equally as the traditional store- pers to as a kid, which I think is just customers coming in, which is en- professional-level programs. age 18 when an ESA contribution is made; visibly changed much for decades. fronts. Other ideas include fewer and fascinating,” he said. couraging. “I’m excited for the future Lifetime Learning Credit — Applies to annual contribution limit is $2,000 and is “Our downtown right now is prob- nicer-looking trash bins, streetscaping “People come here to socialize as of Fanwood,” Mr. Chemidlin added. most higher education, including non- reduced if contributor’s income is be- ably the same (in appearance) as it improvements and signage. degree courses, with a maximum credit of tween $95,000 and $110,000 ($190,000 well as shop,” Mr. Lawrence said. Also looking ahead, as construc- $2,000 per tax return, regardless of the and $220,000 for married filing jointly). was in 1950,” Councilman Joseph “Design standards will be incorpo- “They come to say ‘hi’ to our employ- tion moves along on South Avenue number of qualifying students. This credit Other items to review are Qualified Higgins told The Westfield Leader rated into (the borough’s overall) re- ees and to see other people from the and new plans advance elsewhere in equals 20 percent of the first $10,000 of Tuition Programs, Education Savings and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood development plan so that anybody – neighborhood. Most of our employ- the downtown business district, post-secondary tuition and fees paid dur- Bonds, Employer-provided educational Times in a recent interview. whether it’s today, tomorrow, six ees are from the area, so that helps. Mayor Mahr hints that people are ing the tax year for all eligible students. assistance and cancelled student loans. Peter Chemidlin, who heads up months, or a year from now – will just It’s part of the old fashioned way of going to begin to see that redevelop- This credit is available for enrollment in The regular income tax still applies to Fanwood’s Business and Professional have to go to one document and see doing business and we really pride ment is really starting to take off. one or more courses. any taxable IRA distribution. Association, also runs one of the guidelines so that we will always ourselves on that.” “I would say within the next six Tax Deductions — Lower your taxable For more information, see IRS Publi- borough’s longtime businesses, Fam- have uniformity on that block.” Asked whether the borough’s been months you’re going to see some defi- income with these breaks: cation 970, “Tax Benefits for Higher ily Investors Company on South Av- The mayor indicated that there have Deduction for work-related education Education,” which can be obtained online a good place for him to do business nite changes along Martine Avenue,” — Claim costs of education required to at www.irs.gov or by calling toll free at 1- enue, which has been around for been several well-attended meetings for nearly four decades, Mr. the mayor predicted, “but I think that’s keep your job or to maintain or improve 800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) or 1- nearly 50 years. Mr. Chemidlin said of Martine Avenue property owners Marcovecchio smiled and said: “Well, just going to be the beginning.” skills needed in your present work, but 800-TAX-1040 (1-800-829-1040). that while the recently reopened and merchants who have now seen Dunkin Donuts and other newer busi- the architectural renderings “and are nesses such as Commerce Bank, the very enthusiastic.” Lemon Tree Hair Salon and Il Sogno She indicated that two Martine stores, Restaurant might get a lot of atten- including a new plumbing supply show- tion; people sometimes forget that room, are already eager to move forward much of the downtown is occupied with rehabilitating their properties. by veteran businesses. “That enthusiasm and that buy-in Mr. Chemidlin said these range doesn’t just happen by accident,” from George Church auto repair – Mayor Mahr emphasized. “It hap- which he said is probably the oldest pens because I’ve worked so hard to continually-operating business in have open lines of communication town – to Scotchwood Florist, Frank’s between all levels of the stakeholders Auto Body and Irma’s Hallmark, for the last two-and-a-half to three which he said is “really the anchor years that I’ve been in office.” downtown right now.” Local business owners interviewed Mr. Higgins chaired a Fanwood by The Westfield Leader and The Times TuitionTuition Vacation Downtown Advisory Committee, for this article expressed support for the Vacation which, in cooperation with an envi- idea of remaking the downtown district. ronmental planning and engineering “It should result in a better, up- firm, took about a year to come up dated look and feel,” said General with a new game plan for remaking Manager and Owner Alex Lawrence the downtown. of Irma’s Hallmark, one of the “The first year I took office, it was downtown’s most well-known and really about reconnecting back to the well-established local shops. “Hope- community and all the people that had fully, it’ll help bring more businesses a stake in the downtown,” recalled and people to the area, as well.” Mayor Mahr about her initial redevel- Ronak Patel recently took over the opment strides. “It has always been my Fanwood Corner Store and vintage lun- goal that nobody is caught off guard.” cheonette across the street and agrees Mr. Higgins pointed out that “a tre- that it’s time for a change. “I think it’s a mendous public process” preceded the good idea. They should renovate the drafting of the business district’s rede- downtown; it’s kind of old.” velopment plan, which the public can And around the corner, at the review at borough hall. “Everybody in Fanwood Clipper barbershop, which town, if they wanted to, had an oppor- has been a fixture on South Avenue for tunity to come to one of three major 36 years, owner Ron Marcovecchio public hearings that were held and also views the rehabilitation and rede- have a say about it. And a lot of the velopment of the downtown in a posi- recommendations that came from the tive light. “Hopefully, it’ll draw more public were incorporated into the plan.” people to the downtown,” he said. “That From that point, Mayor Mahr said would be better for everybody, right?” There are a lot of ways to look at our 4.80% the borough began to focus on actually Ultimately, the borough would like to trying to do something about the attract many new businesses while grand opening offer. 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As a Mountainside DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains the Tax Trauma Index — a very interest- Councilman, I believe it helps verify that Diction Deception ing concept. The index attempts to mea- the fiscally responsible policies of the Member of: Member of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association sure the “trauma” on the average home- Mountainside municipal government are National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association owner in each town. The index factors the effective. with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association average property tax bill, the property tax I then made a few additional compari- The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey bill as a percentage of the average home sons of my own. I compared Union value and the average property tax bill as County towns with the town in neigh- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 a percentage of average household in- boring Morris with the closest average come. The higher the number, the more income level. In almost every case the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 tax trauma. A rating of 81 and over was Morris County town had a lower Tax vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at considered “totally traumatized.” Trauma Index. Some examples in our My town of Mountainside has the low- area: free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Income Property Tax Trauma come from the board game Diction Deception. Westfield$ 169,716 $ 10,431 58 Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Randolph$ 170,092 $ 8,773 45 1. Czardas – A Hungarian dance con- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Scotch Plains$ 135,859 $ 8,984 73 sisting of a fast movement and a slow COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION movement Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Montville$ 140,047 $ 8,845 56 2. Zain – A dark-colored unspotted EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Fanwood$ 117,705 $ 7,833 74 horse Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin 3. Culpable – Guilty, blameworthy TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Parsippant-TH$ 112,965 $ 5,879 37 4. Jako – The gray African parrot SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Garwood$ 77,354 $ 6,551 82 One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 FUCIVOROUS Dover$ 78,070 $ 4,819 52 1. In botany, the part that is soon shed; not permanent The Average Tax Trauma Index by greater percentage of your property taxes 2. Decaying; rotting County is: Morris 46; Somerset 54; Essex than your local municipality. Voters have 3. Aromatic; scented We Think There Is a Need 67; Union 68. a clear choice this year — continue the 4. Eating or subsisting on seaweed The above statistics from the Sunday high tax policies of the current Freeholder INCOGITATIVITY Star Ledger further illustrate that the high board or a change to the fiscally respon- 1. Without the power of thought tax policies of the all Democrat Union sible policies of my running mates Pat 2. Inflexible; stern For the Average John Doe County Board of Freeholders are having Quattrocchi, Diane Barabas and I. 3. That which cannot be felt or touched a negative impact on the pocketbooks of To learn more about me and my run- 4. Unobtainable; nonexistant There are numerous boards, panels and blue “common man” in this reform? Isn’t it time for Union County residents. The Star Ledger ning mates, please visit the UC GOP TUREEN ribbon legislative committees underway in New these committees to have at least one indi- calls an index of greater than 60 as “Feel- website www.Unioncountygop.org or 1. Swollen or bloated Jersey, apparently charged with uncovering vidual with common-layman sense and with- ing the Pain.” call our county headquarters at (908) 2. A large deep dish with a lid In many towns, Union County takes a 789-0200. 3. A ditch or canal ways to right ourselves from our ills – financial out relationships to the system, to the sacred 4. An auger used by coopers malfeasance, the scandals and the corruption. cows? By GOP Freeholder Candidate Patricia Quattrocchi TUFA They are even considering ways to tinker with We think there is a need for the average John 1. A species of palm used by Brazilian the state constitution. Each of the panels is Doe in this process – someone who can say, Homeland Security Is the Priority Indians for making bowstrings and fish- Recently, hundreds of American lives sponsibility to look out for their towns ing nets laden with esteemed individuals who have ex- “how does this make sense?” After all, aren’t were saved using surveillance tools that during times of crisis and Mr. Gibson’s 2. A mound or hillock tensive curriculum vitae. the average John Does, you and I, paying for all critics have called illegal and threatening county department is also an integral part 3. A porous limestone formed by de- At the University of Medicine and Dentistry this mess – and isn’t the revolving group of to our civil liberties. Realizing that one of the county’s emergency management posits from springs and streams third of Newark Airport lies in Union plan. So we must question his ability to be 4. A thick tuft of twigs, grass, sedge, of New Jersey (UMDNJ), blue ribbon panels insider professionals with the hefty curriculum County and that we are the home of the in two places at once, should a countywide etc. are searching for a new president – new board vitae reaping all the money? most dangerous two miles on the eastern emergency occur. members have replaced nearly every other Remember, Jeff Skilling, convicted CEO of seaboard, I really don’t care much who is The New Jersey Office of Emergency listening to my telephone conversations. Management issues directives, “how to” Letters to member of the past board – and for good Enron, had a Masters Degree in Business from Just a few short days ago, New Jersey guidelines, provides training courses and reason, but has it been of good result? Harvard but he claimed he didn’t know what senators stood in the Port of New York and sets the requirements and standards for the Editor This purge is driven by scandal of such dura- was going on and that he didn’t understand New Jersey claiming that the current ad- departmental workers at the county and ministration has made incompetent secu- municipal levels. The office ensures that tion and magnitude that the federal prosecutor, how to read the balance sheet. rity choices and aren’t putting the interests these standards are enforced as a division WF Resident Agrees, Chris Christie, had to take over financial over- There was a hard-hitting movie in 1941 star- of the working families first. Well, it seems of the Department of Law and Public sight of the institution. At first, the UMDNJ ring Gary Cooper as fictional John Doe who to me that if the current administration Safety/Office of the Attorney General. End Overdevelopment wasn’t doing their job, we surely could Position descriptions on the state’s per- I want to applaud Councilman board balked, but the prosecutor gave them a was invented by the media as an individual that have had a plane or two exploding over the sonnel website list prior emergency re- Caruana’s proposal at a recent council deal – face criminal charges or relent. The was against the collapse of decency in world; port — taking a countless number of lives sponse experience, specialized certifica- conference session that the town take scope of the scandal is in the tens of millions of against corrupt local politics; against graft in on the ground and in the air along with part tions and educational levels necessary to steps to notify neighbors of pending reso- of a tank farm, a cat cracker and a piece of qualify for a variety of positions in county lutions authoring the demolition of a build- dollars – and growing. Do we just see the tip of state relief and against hospitals shutting doors downtown Elizabeth. offices of Emergency Management. Grant ing in Westfield. His recognition of this the iceberg? to needy. Does this sound a little bit familar in With campaign rhetoric sounding like monies help fund these offices with quali- significant gap in the town’s land use Many are sick in anticipation of how much New Jersey today? he is the new kid on the block, candidate fiers attached in some cases to insure that ordinances warrants the most serious and Bob Menendez says that America needs the grants are used as intended, including immediate consideration of all council more we have to learn. Most yearn that we’ll Of course, we’re not advocating that the to be given a new direction where home- the hiring of qualified employees. members. find a way to turn the corner and fix matters. media fabricate a John Doe – but we think the land security is concerned. His buddies The Union County Division of Envi- Nothing has changed the face of Everything can’t be fixed all at once – but if just movie of 65 years ago, Meet John Doe, has say he is just the guy to send to Washing- ronmental Health and Emergency Man- Westfield more than the rampant rebuild- ton to do the job of ensuring America’s agement writes an Assessment and Im- ing mania we currently are experiencing. one thing could be fixed, that would be a major meaning today. interests. Somebody please tell me what provement Plan which outlines areas of In almost the flash of an eye, neighbor- confidence builder. Then another could be fixed, The movie was part of a superb trilogy by he has been doing in Washington these concern, progress and existing services hoods take on new and often awkward then another and another. After a while, we Frank Capra on American individualism and past eight years; shouldn’t he have been for handling both natural and man made appearances as builders construct size- looking out for New Jersey’s interests environmental situations in the county. appropriate residences in areas still char- would be on the road to good stead and our social conscience that included Mr. Deeds Goes and her hard working families? Though some changes and improvements acterized by more traditional buildings. finances would come back to order. to Town (1936) and Mr. Smith Goes to Wash- Certainly these are dangerous times have been made since the 2004 report, Westfield is not a collection of build- The thing that worries us about all these ington (1939). and it wouldn’t take much for Union more can always be done to ensure the ings with a common zip code. Westfield County, as we know it, to be a fond daily safety of county residents. Probably is a community with an underlying char- committee appointments is that they all seem Somehow, when reports come out of these memory. It is important that we have the the single most important department of acter that has attracted people here for to be comprised solely of highly lauded profes- boards and committees over the next few best of the best giving their undivided county government because it has the decades. Builders, unfortunately, do not sionals, trained in the field of influence – or of months, they might just be more believable if attention to Homeland Security/Emer- potential to impact on the lives of all respect that character. In order to make gency Management measures, ensuring county residents, funding should never their profit, they demolish homes that fit the system of influence itself. Where is the John Doe gave them. that in times of crisis, Union County is be an issue, regulatory compliance should into, and enhance the neighborhood. prepared. The Director of Public Safety, always be without question, staffing sec- Westfield’s land use ordinances make it Harold Gibson, is a county employee ond to none and deployment at the ready very easy for that to happen! On Ponderosa, Government Gave earning a salary of $109,793 per year. on a moments notice. For that reason, I also want to compli- Currently, he is being considered to re- After all, isn’t providing for the health ment Mayor Skibitsky for appointing an place the late Plainfield Councilman Ray and welfare of the residents what county over-development committee to conduct Blanco. Council members have the re- government is intended to do? a thorough review of all of those ordi- The Citizens a Say – It Worked nances. Hopefully, the members of this committee will recommend a balanced In November 2000, the voters approved an county with potential uses for the farm and set of ordinances that allow residents to Letters to the Editor have a greater voice in how this town can Open Space tax presented by Union County for analysis on what it would cost to develop the change without destroying the underly- the purpose of purchasing and preserving land. property for recreational purposes. “They will ing character that attracts people here in Most voters understood such purchased lands look at a whole range of options (for the farm),” Town Needs to Level Development the first place. would be set aside and kept in their natural Mr. Devanney said. Jean Sawtelle state, protected from development. It seemed that all was well and good at that Playing Ground With Residents Westfield I write in support of my neighbor, Paul ordinances. Can anyone really believe It was with this understanding that many time in the understanding for the future of Rippe, who questions the process by which that tearing down a residence and build- Thanks to Lieberman residents of Scotch Plains were relieved when property in the minds of the residents, the Westfield residences can be torn down ing a new one is not the ultimate change For Helping Workers the county purchased in 2003 the 23-acre plot county and former owner Mr. Norman Sevell. and rebuilt without any oversight or - and that neighbors have no right to at least worse yet - forewarning to neighbors. a warning that this change is coming? We Americans are blessed by God that of land in Scotch Plains known as the Ponde- Mr. Sevell passed away in the February of 2004 The matter goes to the heart of how the Paul Rippe and his family suffered the our fellow American, Senator Joe rosa Farm. Mr. Norman Sevell, deceased in and plans ensued in the background for use of town represents all of its residents in consequences of unreviewed develop- Lieberman, looks out for the interests of February 2004, and family had owned and the Ponderosa property. regulating new construction. ment. Had he had adequate opportunity us — American workers. Senator The town has extensive land use ordi- on the rapacious excavation that the Lieberman’s concern for workers’ health resided on the land for many years. In the It wasn’t until early 2006 that alert neighbors nances in place to assure that land is used builder proposed for approval by the town; and safety makes him an appropriate can- 1990s, a portion of the farm had been sold and abutting the property learned of the county in prescribed manner and that neighbors he might have convinced officials that the didate for the 2008 Presidential election. was developed for homes. plans proposed for the property. The county of any construction are protected from plan was inappropriate and destructive. Marty McLoughlin inappropriate use or inordinate encroach- Unfortunately that didn’t happen. Cranford At ceremonies on September 24, 2003, Dis- intended extensive development of the prop- ment. The same ordinances set the stan- It is equally unfortunate that we have trict 22 State Senator and former Union County erty into a children’s zoo. Immediate opposi- dards for size, height and land coverage. builders whose own sense of community Upload and Feedback Freeholder Joseph Suliga (now deceased) an- tion arose. Due to overflowing attendance at a In virtually all of these situations, the fails to guide their actions to protect neigh- For large files, multiple photographs town requires some form of notification borhoods from imprecate constructions. and assured instant delivery of items to nounced the $10 million county purchase and public hearing at the Scotch Plains Municipal to adjacent neighbors to provide them In the absence of such qualities, the town our newspapers, you can upload direct preservation of the 23-acre Sevell’s Ponderosa Building, the meeting had to be terminated by with the opportunity to comment on pro- needs to level the playing field for all to our server at goleader.com/upload. Farm in Scotch Plains. Senator Suliga was Co- officials over fire safety concerns. posed changes to their neighborhood. residents and make the whole approval Call (908) 232-4407 for username and However, a house can be torn down process transparent to those affected by password that are required. chairman of the Senate Environmental Com- The county was caught off-guard by the and a new one constructed without any inappropriate development You can also provide letters direct to mittee. The $10 million purchase would be scope of the opposition to the zoo. The busi- public review if the builder keeps all the us via the Internet at goleader.com/ Robert Wegryn feedback. This assures delivery. paid for through Union County’s Open Space, ness operator selected for the zoo development specifications within the limits of the Westfield Recreation and Historic Preservation Program, withdrew from the project. To the county’s with matching funds from the state Green Acres credit, officials listened to the residents and a Open Space fund. community committee was appointed to re- According to the senator, the land will be view the best use for the property, keeping in preserved as a farm with some recreational line with the believed original intent of the space for picnics and events. Senator Suliga Open Space purchase and preservation. said that this purchase is “huge because of The committee has recently recommended development concerns” in Scotch Plains. He concepts for improvements to the property, added that development creates traffic and de- including the construction of natural grass soc- teriorates the quality of life. cer fields and facilities for use by senior citi- While campaigning for election in October zens. Although the details are not complete, it 2003 as State Senator to replace Senator Suliga, is our opinion that this plan is in keeping with who withdrew at the last minute over an arrest the original intent and understanding of the scandal, Nicholas Scutari wrote, “My record citizens. includes advocacy for open space initiatives, It has taken quite a while to get to this point. which has resulted in over 100 acres of land Several things are noteworthy, though. The preservation in Union County. This includes citizens from the Cooper Road area abutting the 23-acre tract in Scotch Plains known as the the property became involved. Then, govern- Sevell Property, which would have otherwise ment rightly brought them into the process, been a prime target for housing and retail although belatedly. The common men, the John development. I support Smart Growth initia- Does, provided common sense and matters tives, including time building ordinances to now seem properly set. Government took the insure the local infrastructure can handle new chance and gave the citizens a say – it worked development.” out. We suggest more of this. In October 2004, the Union County Board of “Dutch” Sevell was a prominent and caring Chosen Freeholders hired an engineering firm citizen in the region for several decades. Now, to prepare recreation options for the land. he can rest knowing that the family farm, the County Manager George Devanney said T&M Ponderosa, has a good future planned for serv- Associates of Middletown would provide the ing the community. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 17, 2006 Page 5 Intern Leader Sums Up Senator Scutari Says State’s 2006 Newspaper Program Pensions System Is ‘Broken’ By DON WILLIAMS forward to each day at work, and have TRENTON – State Senator Nicho- and think creatively to rein in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times been pleased to see each intern grow las Scutari (D-22, Linden) and co- system. When I returned home from school with his or her experiences, taking on chairman of the Joint Legislative “Ultimately, our goal over the next this spring, I had little idea what this new challenges and developing as a Committee on Employee Benefits few months must be to develop real- summer had in store for me at The writer, editor and reporter. The interns Reform made the following state- istic means of regaining long-term Westfield Leader and The Times. I have helped in all areas of the newspa- ment following the committee’s first financial stability in the pension fund. had been told the intern program was per, from writing stories and taking meeting on August 9. There is no aspect of the system that to be expanded, and that I would help pictures for publication to behind-the- “I’m going to be blunt with the will not face intense scrutiny by this organize a schedule for the interns’ scenes work done editing, researching public – our pensions and benefits committee. We must achieve an equi- time in the office. stories, fielding phone calls, working system in New Jersey is broken. Costs table balance that honors the com- As a summer intern myself for the with the advertising department, de- are soaring out of control and our mitments we have made to public previous two summers, I was eager to veloping the website and helping to liabilities are skyrocketing. This com- employees and retirees, while reduc- meet and work with the new interns, codify organizational policies. mittee is going to have to work hard ing the long term burden on New introducing them to the practices and I have been incredibly lucky to work IMPROVING LOCAL LIBRARIES… Denise Hughes, SPF Rotary Club presi- Jersey taxpayers,” Sen. Scutari said. policies of the newspaper and, in some with such a talented collection of young dent, right, presents a plaque of recognition for their community service work to For information on Clubs and Sen. Scutari represents District 22, cases, providing an introduction to people, and to work with a full-time Meg Kolaya, Director of the Scotch Plains Public Library, and Dan Weiss, Organizations, please see which includes Scotch Plains, the field of journalism. staff that has been so supportive and Director of the Fanwood Memorial Library. www.goleader.com/organizations. Fanwood, Clark and Rahway. While prior years have seen no enabling. I have had an opportunity to more than four summer interns in the write stories on subjects of my choos- Librarians Speak to (Formerly office, all college students, this year’s ing, ranging from an in-depth report on Town & Country program incorporated seventeen in- a little-known educational commission SPF Rotary Club Now in Westfield! 333 South Ave. East Liquors) terns, both college and local high that has since risen to front page news Meg Kolaya, Director of the Scotch Prices effective: 8/9 thru 8/22 school students. Some started with a week after week, to reviewing a Rus- Plains Public Library, and Dan Weiss, AUGUST 2006 good deal of experience, active in sian folk music ensemble that played in Director of the Fanwood Memorial SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT their school papers, some specifically a Westfield church. I have had great ShopRite 9101112 Library, spoke to the Fanwood-Scotch 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 studying journalism or communica- support when it came to orchestrating Plains Rotary Club on Wednesday, 20 21 22 tions. Others came in at the other end intern activities, and have had a great August 8 at the Pantagis Renaissance of the spectrum, young and eager to deal of freedom in making decisions. restaurant in Scotch Plains. gain experience this summer. To the interns: thank you for bear- Mrs. Kolaya and Mr. Weiss spoke As the month of May progressed, ing with me as we together discov- about how their libraries united their my involvement in the intern program ered what impact we could have to- efforts to bring the latest computer- expanded from scheduling to helping gether on the newspaper. You have all ized innovations to the people of plan the interns’ experiences. I wrote a exceeded my expectations. To the Scotch Plains and Fanwood. They curriculum for the interns, developing staff: thank you again for offering me mentioned their differences in solv- and outlining the requirements of sev- this one-of-a-kind experience. It has ing problems facing the libraries, but eral programs. When the interns came been my pleasure to work with you. Cranford found that when they combined their South Chestnut St Pa t. rk S in for their first days, I walked them Finally, I would like to thank all the input, they were able to improve the D Sutter Home M&R r . ox Ave. through orientations and introduced members of the community that have facilities of both libraries. n E. Broad WHITE them to what they would be doing, welcomed, helped and encouraged The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Len ZINFANDEL Asti thinking back to my start at the paper me. 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She said the newsletter NEWARK — PSE&G advises that ALL 99 Livingston Cellars ernment Records Council (GRC), is produced in the county administra- those struggling with paying their TYPES 91.5 L •CABERNET Ruffino •CHARDONNAY 99 which oversees the Open Public tion building using county employ- energy bills, can apply for a one-time Rodney •MERLOT 8 3 L Records Act (OPRA), has given the ees and equipment and mailed to ev- grant from the state. New Jersey resi- •LUMINA 99 750 Union County Alliance until Thurs- ery postal patron days before the pri- dents experiencing a temporary fi- PINOT GRIGIO 9 ML Rossini’s day, August 31 to respond to a letter mary and general elections, featuring nancial setback may qualify for as Strong 99 Classic Cellars 750 from Tinna Renna, President of the freeholders and other politicians seek- much as $1,000 toward their out- •Il Leo 8 ML •CHABLIS •RHINE •ROSE Union County Watchdog Association, ing re-election. standing electric and gas bills. • CABERNET 99 Di Lupo 99 •BLUSH CHABLIS that seeks to require the Alliance to In an October 21, 2001 letter to The state legislature recently re- 12 750 •BURGUNDY • MERLOT CHIANTI 750 99 ML 6 ML legally certify all its responses to the theAlliance from County Director of leased $7 million to NJ SHARES. NJ •RUBINO ROSSO 7 4 L GRC. In lieu of the Alliance’s re- Finance Larry Caroselli, the Alliance SHARES is a nonprofit organization 99 Opici 99 quest, the GRC has set aside its Au- was asked to submit their $150,000 that assists those who have fallen 750 Almaden • CHARDONNAY HOMEMADE BARBERONE 4 L gust 10 ruling that the Alliance is a voucher to the county manager out- behind on their utility bills due to a 10 ML 11 •CHABLIS •BLUSH CHABLIS •GOLDEN CHABLIS 99 public agency and is thereby subject lining details of how the funds would temporary financial crisis, such as a •RHINE •BURGUNDY to the provisions of the OPRA. be spent and the goals and objectives job loss or illness. CK Mondavi Sutter Home 10 5 L •CABERNET •CABERNET •CABERNET Mrs. Renna filed a complaint with of that spending. The letter states that Eligibility for NJ SHARES assis- •CHARDONNAY 99 •CHARDONNAY •CHARDONNAY the GRC after she was denied OPRA the freeholders have to approve the tance is based on a demonstrated fi- •MERLOT •MERLOT 10 1.5 L •MERLOT 99 99 •WT. ZINFANDEL requests for financial records con- invoice before a check can be distrib- nancial crisis. Applicants must show Lindemans •PINOT GRIGIO 81.5 L 12 5 L cerning the 2005 editions of Union uted. that they have been making a good Cawarra Blends Fox Horn County Directions. Alliance officials Mr. Murray told the GRC that all faith effort to pay their bills. Upon •SEMILLON/ ALL 99 FRENCH SUMMER WINES have claimed the Alliance was not a ties to Union County are “incidental” approval, an individual or household CHARDONNAY 99 TYPES 1.5 L Henri Bourgeois government agency and therefore as and that the organization is funded can receive a one-time grant of up to •CABERNET/SHIRAZ 7 1.5 L 4 SANCERRE LA PORTE 99 a 501(c)4 corporation they were not primarily by private entities. Although $700 for gas and $300 for electricity, Santa Marvista 750 subject to the provisions of the OPRA. county officials are on the Alliance applied directly to the utility bill. Reserva Goosehorn DU CAILLOU 2004 14 ML •CABERNET Mondavi •CABERNET Michael Murray, Alliance presi- board of directors, three-fourths of For information on how and where to •MERLOT •MERLOT 99 99 NAPA ALL 750 ML R. DuBois 99 dent, following the GRC’s decision, the board comes from other areas, apply, call NJ SHARES toll free at 1- •CHARDONAY 750 •CHARDONAY 1.5 L 8 POUILLY-FUISSE 2004 750 asked for time to respond to Mrs. Mrs. Renna stated. She said the Alli- 866-657-4273 or visit www.njshares.org. 6 ML 99 13 ML CHAMPAGNES •Cabernet . . . . . Renna’s latest submission on June 28. ance has no reporting relationship PSE&G customers who need help Fernleaf 99 17 Veuve 99 SAUVIGNON BLANC 7 750 Domaine ML •Merlot The GRC has given Mr. Murray until with the county. paying are encouraged to call the util- 750 Clicquot Brut 35 ML 99 DE VAUFUGET 99 Thursday, August 31 to respond. In an The Watchdog Association states ity Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. Famega 99 •Pinot Noir . . . .15 VOUVRAY 2005 750 Mionetto 8 ML August 10 e-mail to Catherine that the Alliance is a non-profit to 8 p.m. at 1-866-630-9741. For more VINHO VERDE 4 750 99 Prosecco 99 ML •Chardonnay . .14 Starghill, GRC executive director, Mr. 501(c)4 corporation, which, accord- information, see www.pseg.com. Inglenook Di 12 750 99 Les Vergers 99 ing to a county press release, was ML Murray said the council “failed to meet VALDOBBIADENE •CHABLIS •BURGUNDY 99 •Fume Blanc . .12 MUSCADET 2005 750 its own standards of procedure in the founded in 1994 as a 501(c)3 by then •WT. ZINFANDEL 2 750 7 ML Vietnam Memorial ML matter” and that he will be submitting County Manager Ann Baron. The a response to Mrs. Renna’s letter by Alliance’s Certificate of Incorpora- Dedication set Sept. 21 the August 31 deadline. tion lists Ms. Baran and then presi- ELIZABETH — Union County Stolichnaya Johnnie Mr. Murray will be permitted to dent of Kean University Henry Ross Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and the East- Vodka Walker Red respond to news articles concerning as the initial incorporators, indicating ern NJ Chapter of the Vietnam Veter- the Union County Directions, a publi- a Kean College address. At the time ans of America (Chapter 779) invites PRICE 00 PRICE 09 cation by the Alliance sent as “Postal of filing for their non-profit status, all family members of the 29 U.S. BREAK 29 1.75 L BREAK 29 1.75 L Patron,” the method of which it is the Alliance was operating under a servicemen from Elizabeth who were mailed through the United States Postal grant from Union County; following killed in Vietnam to the public dedi- Belvedere Beefeater Service, as submitted in communica- an initial grant from the New Jersey cation of the Elizabeth Vietnam Vet- tions to the GRC from Mrs. Renna. Department of Higher Education. The erans Memorial. 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PUBLICATION Scout Councils Join Forces For Golf and Tennis Event WESTFIELD – The Girl Scouts of Combined, the GSWRC and Washington Rock Council (GSWRC) GSCGEHC serve more than 17,000 and Greater Essex and Hudson Coun- girls and 5,500 adult volunteers in ties (GSCGEHC) will team to present over 50 communities in five coun- the Juliette Low Golf Classic and ties. Both councils operate under the Tennis Round Robin on Monday, auspices of Girl Scouts of the USA. October 16, at the Shackamaxon Golf For more information on the golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains. and tennis event and each council, Based in Westfield, the GSWRC please visit www.westfieldnj.com/ serves communities in Union, girlscouts and www.gscgehc.org. Middlesex and Somerset counties, among them Westfield, Scotch Plains, Service League Shops Fanwood, Mountainside, Garwood and Berkeley Heights. The upcoming To Reopen Sept. 6 SUMMER OF FUN…Youngsters from the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock benefit marks the initial collaboration WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- Council enjoy a day at Bowcraft in Scotch Plains on June 22. Organized by the between the two councils and the ninth vice League Thrift and Consignment Springfield Girl Scout community for the second year in a row, the event was open renewal of this event. Shops, located at 114 Elmer Street in to girls throughout the council, among them the communities of Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood and Berkeley Heights. Both councils are seeking spon- Westfield, will reopen for business sors to partner with them to support on Wednesday, September 6, at 9 a.m. this activity. Proceeds from the event Located on the main floor, the thrift will support programs and services shop will be newly stocked with fall Fanny Wood Day Festival of both Girl Scout councils. Sponsor- merchandise. Besides clothing for the ships range from $75 to $10,000. For entire family, books, toys, household On Tap For September 17 more information on sponsorships and items and jewelry also will be avail- participation, please call Ross Blacker able. Donations to the thrift shop will FANWOOD – Vendors, vehicles Fanwood, the Fanny Wood Day Com- at (908) 232-3236, extension no. be accepted starting on September 6. Miss Laura L. Krasnor and Walter T. Kapuscinski and volunteers are wanted for the mittee is comprised of Borough Coun- 1209, or Marion McCarthy at (973) The upstairs consignment shop also 11th annual Fanny Wood Day cel- cil members Joe Higgins and Joan 746-8200, extension no. 136. will reopen for business that day. Both ebration, to be held on Sunday, Sep- Wheeler, along with representatives For the first time, participants will shops will then be open Tuesday tember 17, from noon to 5 p.m. along from the public works and police have the option of playing tennis. through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miss Laura Krasnor South and Martine Avenues in departments and various volunteers. The tennis portion of the day will get A non-profit organization, the Fanwood’s downtown. Some have been helping with the underway at 10 a.m. with a round Westfield Service League has donated Chaired by Jennifer Ricci, execu- event since the inaugural celebration robin tournament and clinic. Begin- more than $2 million to over 45 com- tive director of The Chelsea at in 1996. ning at 9:30 a.m., golfers will have munity organizations throughout the To Wed Walter Kapuscinski The borough has retained The Ad- an opportunity to test their skills on years. For further details, please call vertising Alliance to organize the Shackamaxon’s 6,615-yard layout. the thrift shop at (908) 233-2530 or the Ms. Nancy Krasnor of Westfield Her fiancé, a 1995 Westfield High event and solicit vendors who, to- Various prizes will be given for consignment shop at (908) 232-1223. and Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. School alumnus, also graduated with gether with local merchants, will have both golf and tennis, including a Kapuscinski, also of Westfield, have honors from Seton Hall University, stands at the festival. Hole-In-One Shootout sponsored by Thrift Shop to Begin announced the engagement of their where he earned his Bachelor of Sci- Once again, there will be a special Lincoln-Mercury New York Region. children, Miss Laura Lynn Krasnor ence in Business Administration de- children’s area with an obstacle Following golf and tennis, there Bag Sale Saturday and Walter Thomas Kapuscinski. gree in 1999. He is vice president of course, bounce-and-slide funhouse, will be a cocktail reception at 3 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- A 1999 graduate of Westfield High an investment management firm in trackless train, moonwalk, kiddie and dinner starting at 4 p.m. During Scotch Plains Service League Thrift School, the bride-to-be received a Manhattan, N.Y. maze and a nine-hole mini golf dinner, a silent auction and raffle will Shop will hold its end-of-the-season Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology The couple resides in Westfield and course. Clowns, balloons, a magi- be held, with many prizes available. Bag Sale starting at 10 a.m. this Satur- with honors from Seton Hall Univer- became engaged this spring while cian, music and other entertainment The cost for an individual golfer is day, August 19, and continuing Tues- sity in South Orange in 2003. She is vacationing in Eleuthera, the Baha- also will be featured. A number of $325, which includes dinner. For those day through Friday, August 22 to 25, employed as assistant director of mas. contests are scheduled throughout wishing to play tennis only, the cost is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Annual Giving and Special Events at A wedding is planned for the spring the day as well. $125, and for tennis and dinner, the All merchandise will be available Kent Place School in Summit. of 2007. Registration has begun for vendors cost is $250. The cost to attend the for $5 a bag, with bags to be supplied who provide food, crafts and various cocktail hour and dinner only is $125. by the store. The shop is located at items for all ages. Any organization 1730 East Second Street in Scotch Area Synagogue to Feature or individual seeking to reserve a First Baptist to Sponsor Plains. Patrons will be able to fill a space at the Fanny Wood Day festival bag with clothing, including “De- is asked to call (908) 996-3866 or Family Camping Trip signers Corner” items; shoes, purses, Defensive Driving Course visit www.advertisingalliance.net. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist accessories, household items, toys, CRANFORD – An AARP Defen- limited to 25 people and availability The Cougar Car Club will host an Church of Westfield will again spon- books and bathing suits. Everything sive Driving course will be offered will be on a first-come basis. exhibition of classic automobiles in sor its end of summer Family Camp- will be included except greeting cards next month at Temple Beth-El Mekor For more information and/or to reg- the Fanwood Train Station parking ing Trip from Friday through Mon- and showcase items. Chayim, located at 338 Walnut Av- ister for this course, please call Liela lot along South Avenue. Those inter- day, September 1 through 4, at the Friday will be the last day the shop enue in Cranford. Bernstein at (908) 233-0058 Monday ested in participating may call Don Fairview Lakes YMCA in Newton. is open for the summer months. It It will be held on Tuesday and through Thursday between 7 and 10 Wussler at (908) 889-1709. Family activities will include row- will then close for two weeks and Wednesday, September 12 and 13, p.m. or e-mail [email protected]. “An ad journal with a complete boat/canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, reopen on Tuesday, September 5, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day and also listing of the day’s events and infor- hiking, swimming, rock climbing, its normal schedule and newly re- on Tuesday and Wednesday, Septem- Registration Underway mation about some of Fanwood’s lo- campfires and fellowship. Meals will stocked with fall and back-to-school ber 26 and 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. cal businesses and supporters will be be cooked family style, with each items for men, women and children. This eight-hour refresher course is For Sunday School mailed to each household in early family providing one meal during the Individuals interested in volunteer- designed for adult drivers to help them SCOTCH PLAINS – Sunday September,” said Fanwood Mayor weekend. No camping experience or ing for two-and-a-half hours a week assess and refine their existing driving school registration is now taking place Colleen Mahr. equipment is necessary. at the shop may leave their name and skills and learn about age-related at the First United Methodist Church, Anyone interested in being a Fanny The cost is $25 per person. Regis- telephone number at the shop or call changes that may affect their driving. located at 1171 Terrill Road in Scotch Wood Day volunteer on September tration may be done through the the membership chairwoman at (908) Graduates will receive a “Certifi- Plains. Classes are being formed for 17 should call (908) 654-5200. The church office at 170 Elm Street, by 322-8496. For more details or direc- cate of Completion” that will entitle those age three through high school. rain date for the festival is the follow- calling (908) 233-2278 or e-mailing tions, please call (908) 322-5420 dur- them to a 5 percent discount on the The lessons will incorporate sto- ing Sunday, September 24. [email protected]. ing business hours. major portion of their automobile in- ries, music, drama, crafts and games surance premiums for three consecu- to encourage students to grow in their tive years. Additionally, two violation faith. Children also are involved in points will be deducted from their one mission project per season. motor vehicle record, if applicable. Summer worship is held on Sun- DEEGAN The course will be given in two days at 9:30 a.m. For Sunday school sessions. Each session will start on registration, please contact Margaret time and last approximately four Ames at [email protected] or hours. Participants must attend both call the church office at (908) 322- days to be awarded their certificate of 9222. Sunday school classes will start ROOFING completion. There will be no written on September 10 at 9:15 a.m. Wor- tests and membership in the AARP is ship time will move to 10:30 a.m. not required. Most worship services include a spe- The course costs $10. Checks should cial children’s time, and nursery care COMPANY be made payable to AARP and brought is provided for youngsters through to the first session. Class size will be kindergarten age. 908-322-6405 Richard J. 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Comparison is a human activity in SCOTCH PLAINS – On Septem- do much of anything. Slowly but surely, opportunity of traveling with a group ber 18, 2005, township resident Steve I was able to go for short walks, and I of teenagers from my parish to which each of us engages. I spoke to the group regarding this during our Close crossed the finish line at the started going back to the ‘Y’ and work- Tijuana, Mexico in order to partici- 27th annual Jefferson Hospital Phila- ing out very slowly on the treadmill,” pate in a home-building mission. evening rap sessions. “Possessing a lot of material stuff doesn’t make delphia Distance Run. Less than a he said. Our effort was directed by Habitat month later, he was placed on life He started to exercise every day, for Humanity International, a non- one a better person or superior to another who might not be blessed in support and prepped for open-heart and as his recovery began to acceler- profit, ecumenical Christian hous- surgery. ate, he set a goal to complete a half- ing ministry which seeks to elimi- the same way. Consider another type of blessing; a spiritual one, which is Mr. Close, who grew up in Summit marathon at the end of April, which nate poverty and homelessness from and moved to Scotch Plains in 1991, would be almost exactly six months the world. far more treasured than any other.” It didn’t take the kids very long to has run seven half-marathons, the first after his surgery. As we entered the worksite for our of which took place in Jersey City in On April 30, Mr. Close ran the first day of work, we quickly noticed recognize the other blessing, the spiritual one, in the family – and HIGH ADVENTURE…Members of Boy Scout Troop 33 and their leaders, pic- 1999. He maintains a consistent work- Runner’s World half-marathon in that the foundation of the house had out regimen, adding a few road miles Allentown, Pa. His goal was to com- not been laid. This meant we had a within themselves. tured above, took a 12-day trek this summer through the mountains of New Mexico As our workdays passed, this at the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure to his routine a few weeks before races. plete the 13.1 miles in two hours. He lot of labor-intensive work to ac- Camp. Along the way, they experienced rock climbing, burro racing, gold prospect- Last October, the health-conscious, finished in one hour, 59 minutes. complish. Starting our project, I was newly-found awareness became more evident, namely, that this fam- ing and the study of conservation, ecology and nature. They also climbed Philmont’s 42-year-old experienced flu-like symp- Since that race, Mr. Close has been very impressed with the energy level highest peak, Mount Baldy, with an elevation of over 12,400 feet. Troop 33 meets at toms and saw his doctor. The doctor training to improve his time in this and enthusiasm that the teenagers ily was indeed richly blessed and that something very treasured was the Fanwood Presbyterian Church on Monday evenings during the school year. told him that he had the flu and would year’s Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia showed while lifting heavy buckets be better in a few days. Distance Run – the last race he ran of sand, stone, concrete mix and being given to our group from God by way of this family. We worked “I didn’t get better, though; I got before his surgery last year. water in order to make the cement Library Announces Recall worse,” said Mr. Close. “Still, the doc- To prepare for the race, which will that was used in pouring the founda- side-by-side with the family, shar- ing in their fellowship, peace, inner tor said I had the flu and I should hang take place on Sunday, September 17, tion. in there.” Mr. Close has been working out on Before this work actually began, I joy and laughter. After all is said and done, isn’t this Of Summer Reading Toys Mr. Close’s wife finally decided to the treadmill and Stairmaster and tak- noticed that the common feelings take him to Overlook Hospital in Sum- ing spin classes at the Westfield Area existing amongst the kids were in- what each person truly desires from SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ceeds the maximum allowable limit life: a sense of community, belong- Plains Public Library, located at 1927 under current federal regulations. mit, where he learned he had bacterial “Y,” as well as doing long runs on trigue and thankfulness. The intrigue endocarditis, an infection of the heart weekends. dealt mainly with a curiosity of how, ing, acceptance, freedom and love? I Bartle Avenue, has issued a request “The sample Highsmith tested reg- can say that our group discovered a for patrons to return to the library the istered .277 percent lead content. and heart valves. “I’m motivated to put a major ill- in the course of a week, can a house “It’s very serious. It’ll kill you,” Mr. ness behind me and to compete again be built; especially, when no one in sense of this on our trip to Mexico. bendable dogs and cats distributed The Code of Federal Regulations, In the end, I think that the impor- during week four of the library’s an- Title 16, Section 1303 stipulates that Close said. in this great race,” said Mr. Close. our group had any knowledge what- After four days at Overlook, Mr. soever about construction. The tant lesson learned is that when one nual Summer Reading Program. lead may constitute no more than .06 enacts charity, the life of the other is The summer materials and theme percent of the weight of the paint Close was transported to Morristown thankfulness consisted mainly of a Hospital in Morristown. On October feeling of goodwill in that we had not the only one transformed; each were part of a 41-state initiative to applied to a toy. Christine Froden, 97 person receives a great spiritual coordinate summer reading. These “At this time, Highsmith has dis- 19, he underwent open-heart surgery Christine “Nanny” Froden, 97, of arrived in order to give of our time to replace a diseased and dead mitral and energy to a family who did not blessing in return that will remain specific incentives had been tested continued sale of this item and rec- Westfield died on Friday, August 4, at with them forever. before distribution but recent tests ommends all libraries cease distribu- valve with a mechanical heart valve. Brighton Gardens in Mountainside. It was my prayer as we departed have indicated a higher lead content tion of any remaining Bendable Cats Mr. Close experienced a slow re- Born in New York City on October that we recognize our mission, as than acceptable, according to a re- and Dogs in their possession and is- covery because he had lost 20 pounds 10, 1908, she lived in Westfield for Susan Eckman, 85 children of God, to harness the trans- lease issued by the library. The li- sue a recall to all patrons who may before the surgery and was in a lot of several years. forming power of the Lord in order brary has confirmed that it will re- have received this toy. Mrs. Froden had been employed Susan Eckman, 85, of Westfield to effect change in the world. By died on Friday, June 2, at Overlook place these gifts with other choices “On October 14, 2005, prior to for many years as an educational su- caring for and ministering to our and apologized for the problem. distributing these toys through the Margaret Modugno, 94 pervisor with the Singer Sewing Ma- Hospital in Summit. fellow human beings, we help alle- Born in Jamestown, N.Y., she lived The distributor of the toys, the Collaborative Summer Library Pro- Margaret Lotano Modugno, 94, a chine Company in Elizabeth before viate the sufferings of humanity and Highsmith Company, issued the fol- gram, Intertek Testing Services tested lifelong resident of Westfield, died her retirement in 1972. in Westfield since 1950. She also at the same time receive many rich maintained a residence in Cape lowing statement: the Bendable that was to be distrib- on Tuesday, August 8, at her home. She was a long-time member of the spiritual blessings. “Highsmith has recently had a lead uted by Highsmith. The test reported Mrs. Modugno was a homemaker. Eastern Star-Atlas Chapter in Canaveral, Fla. * * * * * * * Mrs. Eckman was a homemaker. content test completed on a sample of that the Bendable was in compliance Surviving are her husband of 73 Westfield. She was predeceased by her hus- Reverend Father Delvizis is the the Bendable Cat and Dog toys sold to with the applicable federal code. years, Alphonse Modugno; two She was predeceased by her husband band, Bill Eckman. Presiding Priest of the Holy Trinity public libraries through the Collabo- Highsmith has documentation of this daughters, Noreen Liddy and Diane of 63 years, Holger Samuel Froden, Surviving are a son, W. Bruce Greek Orthodox Church, located at rative Summer Library Program. This test in its possession.” Gervasi; two sons, Al Modugno, Jr. and by a son, Holger Alfred Froden. Eckman of Westfield; two daughters, 250 Gallows Hill Road in Westfield. test, completed by Analytical Process Individuals are asked to direct any and Frank Modugno; three sisters, Surviving are three grandchildren, Karen Eckman of Cocoa Beach, Fla. Laboratories Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., questions to Matt Mulder, director, Connie Keough, Mary Pelusio and Eric Froden of Richmond, Va., Peter and Susan Eckman of Westfield; seven confirmed an earlier report from the Highsmith Publications, at Annette Bracuto; 11 grandchildren Froden of Fanwood and Kirsten grandchildren and three great-grand- More Community Indiana Board of Health that the lead [email protected] or (920) and 11 great-grandchildren. Froden of Garwood, and two great- children. on Pages 14 &15 content in these particular toys ex- 563-9571, extension no. 381. A funeral service was held on Fri- grandchildren. Private services were held under day, August 11, at the Dooley Funeral Private services were conducted the direction of the Gray Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue West in under the direction of the Gray Fu- Home, 318 East Broad Street in Cranford. Burial took place at neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Pauline Petritsch, 75 – Obituaries – Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Westfield. Memorial donations may be made Pauline Petritsch, 75, of Leisure Memorial donations may be made to Memorial contributions may be made the American Heart Association, 2550 to the Westfield Rescue Squad, 335 Village West in Manchester, N.J. to the Eastern Star Home, 111 Finderne Route 1, New Brunswick, N.J. 08902. Avenue, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807. Watterson Street, Westfield, N.J. passed away on Wednesday, August Abraham Golush, 98, Active In Temple; August 17, 2006 August 17, 2006 07090. 9, 2006, at the Atlantic City Medical August 17, 2006 Center in Atlantic City. Plumbers Union Member For 66 Years Melita Prado, 78 She was born and raised in Brook- Abraham Golush, 98, of Monroe Arrangements were by Frank Patti lyn, N.Y. before moving to Suffolk Township died on Tuesday, August 8, and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Di- Melita Prado, 78, of Kissimmee, County, N.Y., where she lived for at The Elms Nursing Home of Mon- rectors of Fort Lee. Fla. died on Tuesday, August 15, at nearly 30 years. roe Township. Memorial contributions may be the Southern Oaks Health Care Cen- Pauline spent much of her life de- Born and raised in Bayonne, he made to Temple Beth Am, 111 Av- ter in Saint Cloud, Fla. voted to caring for her family. moved to Monroe Township in 1986. enue B, Bayonne, N.J. 07002. Born in Lamas, Peru on July 10, An avid tennis player, Pauline also Mr. Golush was a 66-year member August 17, 2006 1928, the daughter of the late Pedro enjoyed dancing and spending warm of Plumbers Local Union No. 14 of and Celinda Vela, she came to the winters in southern Florida with her Jersey City. He retired in 1986. MASTER United States in 1959, settling in husband. He also was a member of Temple Plainfield. She had lived in Scotch She is survived by her husband, Beth Am and the Brotherhood of MEMORIALS Plains and then in Short Hills for 33 George; her daughters, Pauline Kelsey, Temple Beth Am, both in Bayonne. years before moving to Florida in Joyce Scialabba and Susan Llinares, Additionally, he was a member of 524 Central Avenue 2002. along with their husbands, Alan, Rich the ACME Club and the 33rd Street Westfield, NJ Mrs. Prado had worked with her and Rick, and Pauline’s six beloved Club, also of Bayonne. husband as an administrative assis- grandchildren, Melissa, Matthew, During World War II in Africa, (908) 233-2350 tant for New York Life Insurance Richie, Erin, Nicole and Sam. Mr. Golush participated in the build- Company in Livingston for 15 years In keeping with Pauline’s wishes, a ing of military bases for Johnson, prior to retiring. memorial service was held on Friday, Drake and Piper. She was a former Girl Scout leader August 11, 2006, at the Oliverie Fu- Surviving are his wife of 62 years, in Scotch Plains. neral Home, located at 2925 Dorothy Friedman Golush; a daugh- Designer • Builders of fine Surviving are her husband of 54 Ridgeway Road in Manchester. ter, Ruth Golush of West Windsor; a years, Meleck Prado; a daughter, Memorial donations to the Faith son, David Golush of Westfield; a sis- MONUMENTS Mary Ann Kent of Westfield; two Foundation, in care of Pauline Kelsey, ter, Fannie Cozewith; a brother, Will- MARKERS sons, Walter Prado and Edward Prado, 20 Roosevelt Road, Whitehouse Sta- iam Golush, and two grandchildren. MAUSOLEUMS both of Santa Barbara, Calif., and tion, N.J. 08889, would be appreciated. Graveside services were held on three grandchildren. To send online condolences, please Thursday, August 10, at the United Lettered • Cleaned Visitation will take place from 2 to visit www.oliveriefuneralhome.com. Hebrew Cemetery in Staten Island, N.Y. 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, August August 17, 2006 Tim Doerr 20, at the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. A reli- Sally Bauer Doerr gious service will be held on Monday, (established 1939) August 21, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Also: 300 Rt. 37 East Church in Westfield. Interment will be Hillside Cemetery at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Toms River, NJ In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- (732) 349-2350 tions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Scotch Plains Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, N.J. 07834-1365. 908.756.1729 August 17, 2006 www.hillsidecemetery.com Please Join Brighton Gardens of Mountainside,

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 COACH DESARNO HAPPY WITH TEAM’S ATTITUDE Blue Devil Footballers Focus On Intense Weight Training

By DAVID B. CORBIN The summer program officially body. The program is modified to fit Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times began on June 12, a large number of our summer and it is all drawn out. Focus and hard work during the boys have joined the program and the They come in and see what lifts they off-season may pay off for the participation has been good. have each day and they do it,” said Westfield High School football team “There is a certain amount of days coach DeSarno. “The amount of sets when the regular-season shifts into in the entire program and, with kids and reps are designed on the pro- full gear. An atmosphere of a serious going on vacation, they have to par- gram.” level of intensity appears to be ema- ticipate a certain amount of days. The Very noticeable has been an empha- nating from the weight room at Gary turnout has been great all summer. sis on leg and torso power exercises, Kehler Stadium during the volunteer The attitude has been great. The work such as front squats and dead lifts. summer training program and Blue ethic has been great, so I have been “It’s so important! Especially when Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno is very pleased,” said DeSarno. you’ve got kids where you are telling pleased with the boys’ attitudes. In addition to the weight-training them that the low man wins. Good Nearly every boy in the program program, players alternate their time athletic position is to get low and had been active during the off-sea- working on various agility drills spe- everything is about being low. So, son. If they were not participating in cific to their intended position but the doing the squats and the dead lifts are a winter or spring sport, “they have weight program is also varied. so important to getting, especially, been lifting since right after football “We try to organize it so where one our big kids in those positions with ended in December,” said coach day the kids will work on upper body weight on their back so, when they DeSarno. and the next day they will do a lower CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLOWING HIS WAY INTO THIRD BASE…Investors Savings base runner Neil Kauffman plows safely into third base and stirs up plenty of dirt during the championship game with Deegan Roofing. PISCOPO WHACKS GRAND SLAM, LEHBERGER 5 RBI Investors Savings Rip Deegan For A Division Softball Title By DAVID B. CORBIN fending champions Investors Savings, RBI. Pete Poillon (3 runs scored) and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times formerly known as Geeks on Call. Brian Dayton each contributed three No shortage of offense existed in The Roofers won a 15-14 thriller in hits. the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball Game 1 and the Investors won the Dan Samila led the Roofers’ 19-hit League A Division three-game cham- second game, 13-10. Then in the fi- total with a three-run homer, a two- pionship series between top-seeded nale, the Investors invested in a 28-hit run double, a single and two runs Deegan Roofing and two-time de- attack to claim its third straight title scored. Pete Samila (3 runs scored, 3 with a 21-11 victory at Brookside RBI) hammered a two-run homer and ALL-CORBIN TEAM Park in Scotch Plains on August 9. Marty Marks had three singles and a Nick Piscopo (4-for-6, run scored, run scored. Mike Parkhill singled ARRIVES SEPT. 14 4 RBI) set the pace for the Investors twice and scored three times, while The ninth annual All-Corbin by smashing a grand slam home run Mike Juchnik and Matt Walsh each Team will appear in the Septem- in the first inning. Jon Lehberger (3- singled twice and scored a run. Steve ber 14 issue of The Westfield for-6, 3 runs scored) kept the ball Brainard doubled and singled. Leader and The Scotch Plains- rolling with a two-run single and a As with most championship games Fanwood Times. The All-Corbin three-run triple. Jerry Riporti (3 runs brilliant defense surfaced and the first David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Team features photos of fine or scored) cracked a two-run homer and sign came in the bottom of the first GETTING SERIOUS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON…Blue Devil lineman Matt Ince works on improving his power by unusual plays, umpires and fan a two-run double to go with his two inning when Lehberger, the Inves- doing high repetition front squats with 185-lbs during a workout session at Gary Kehler Stadium. shots taken at local softball league singles. Emidio Monaco added three tors’ shortstop, robbed Parkhill of a games. Additionally, All-Corbin singles, three runs scored and four single to make a force out. In the BARLOW HITS 2 HRS, 5 RBI; PANCOAST, ZAMBONI HR may include youth baseball. RBI, and Neil Kauffman ripped four second inning, Lehberger acted as singles with two runs scored and an CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Russell Road Tops Montrose EASTERN GYMNASTICS ACADEMY Register NOW for FALL Classes For FOMSA Softball Crown FREE TRIAL CLASS! 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By FRED LECOMTE McSherry went 2-for-3, including two a leaping stab of a scorching liner in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times RBI and a run scored. Jensen mangled the third inning. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gold two doubles and scored two runs, The Raiders scored a run in the first 9-year-old tournament baseball team Tyler Kovacs ripped a single and and second innings, highlighted by continued its red-hot play and won its scored a run and Christian Isolda McSherry’s and Rodgers’ RBI, re- first two games in Pool B, for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Cal Ripken championship. The Gold defeated Maryland State Champions Mt. Airy, 9-6, on August 4 then knocked off Metro New York champion Levittown, 12-0, in five innings in Pemberton on August 6. Against Mt. Airy, starting pitcher Ryan Jensen yielded two runs on six hits while striking out three and hit- ting two batters. V.J. Makris relieved

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the fifth inning, allowed four runs RUSSELL ROAD 2006 FOMSA CHAMPIONS…The Russell Road softball team defeated last year’s champion Montrose on five hits while fanning one and to win the Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jack Todaro, Bob walking none. Jeffrey Rodgers led Sawicki, Hal Breuninger, Lou Cerchio and Eric Barlow; back row, Ed Barlow, Larry Barnett, Craig Gibson, Louie Santana, the Raider 12-hit attack with a double, Mark Gorman, Luke Cerchio and Kevin Filipski. Not pictured: Calvin Taylor and Mike Duelks. two singles and two runs scored. Ryan

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Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Softball League Standings: For FOMSA Softball Crown MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CAL RIPKEN STARS…The Scotch Plains- Fanwood 9-year-old Gold tournament team defeated Maryland State Champions FINAL REGULAR-SEASON: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 50+ A DIVISION (as of August 12): Northwestern 15, Associated Auto 14 Mt. Airy, 9-6, pounded the Metro New York champions, 12-0, then lost to Sacred TEAM W L The Auto men exploded for 10 runs about as much light as an endless Our leadoff guys got us going and we Heart of South Jersey, 9-2. *Lombardi & Greenkeepers 21 4 in the last three innings to take a 14- tunnel, Montrose battled back. started off with several nice rallies. banged an RBI single. spectively. In the fifth inning, 10 Raid- Antone’s Pub & Grill 16 8 Ferraro thumped a double to deep Awnings Galore 15 10 11 lead; however, Insurer Bob Mother Nature seemed to be playing The Raiders crushed Mt. Airy with ers scorched the plate. Zack Lipshitz D&K Associates 13 11 Bierman’s game-winning hit capped left and swiped third. Billy Swisher a lot of tricks on us this year. Earlier seven runs in the first two innings. reached first on a throwing error, SMC 4 21 a four run seventh inning. walked while hollering, “We still in the year, we beat this team in the Shaken by the battering but unstirred, Kevin Maxwell singled and McSherry 50+ B DIVISION: Northwestern’s Rich Grossberg, Rich have a heart beat.” first game. Then, in the second game Mt. Airy answered with two in the first powered a two-run triple. Jensen TEAM W L Polinitza and Tom Romanowicz each Next, Kup plunked an RBI single we were winning by five runs until a and tacked on four runs in the fifth. walked and Isolda bashed a two-run *Promptcare 20 4 had three hits and Ed McColgan had to left and Beyer hit a sacrifice fly to rain delay late in the game. They Rodgers triggered a two-run double in single upping the score to 6-0. Next, Northwestern Mutual 13 12 center. Pancoast hammered a two- The Office 8 17 a home run and four RBI. came back, and similar to tonight, the fifth inning to close the show. J.T Beirne took one for his team, Union Center National Bank 7 18 L&G 11, Antone’s Pub 9 run triple and Jim Swisher worked a they ended up beating us. Tonight, In the five inning, 10-run mercy Garrett Zito had an RBI single, Rodger Associated Auto Parts 6 18 L&G completed a five-game sweep walk. With one out remaining, Lou once again in the last inning, it was as rule victory over Levittown, Raider reached first on a fielder’s choice and SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: of the season series. L&G’s Malcolm Cerchio and his teammates called if someone turned the lights out and it ace pitcher Rogers demonstrated his Harcourt walked. With the pods TEAM W L Boone (5 RBI) and Steve Pietrucha upon 58-year youngster Larry Barnett almost happened again. It was a control and skill by yielding just four loaded, Zito scooted home on a *Creative Industries 17 2 had three hits each. Tom Straniero to nail down the victory. Meanwhile, strange game.” hits while striking out two and walk- fielder’s choice. Jeffrey and Harcourt IL Giardino’s Ristorante 14 6 Barlow shouted, “Who wants, it?” LA Law 7 13 blasted a monstrous home run. Ron Russell Road 000 203 5 10 ing none in 44 pitches. Isolda dis- scored on back-to-back walks. Jensen Legg Mason 1 18 Kulick and Carl Rieder had three hits Barnett said, “I got it,” as he dramati- Montrose 040 010 4 9 played an acrobatic fielding play with stepped to the plate and hammered a * Division Champions: each for Antone’s. cally ended the game with a fine snag. two-run double to centerfield. L&G 18, D&K Associates 14 Promptcare 12, UCNB 2 Outlining Game 1, Russell captain “Our players are so excited realiz- Frank Pepe (4 hits), Steve Ferro (3 Promptcare’s Egger Lugo produced Lou Cerchio said, “Todero, our lead- ing they are the ones to represent hits) and Tony Williams (booming four hits, while pitcher Dom Deo, off hitter, and Sawicki started the Northern New Jersey in this champi- two-run HR) led L&G. Malcolm Chuck Harrell, Oscar Harrison and game off with back-to-back home onship. They are doing it with team Boone also homered and Marty Bill Hicks added three hits each. Lugo runs. It’s always nice when that hap- play, skill, talent and belief. The Santuoso added two key doubles. and Mo Fernandez finished with three pens. Barnett pitched a heck of a coaching staff and myself could not Promptcare 19, The Office 9 RBI each. Jim D’Arcy, Lionel game and was a defensive wizard on be more proud of their caliber of play Promptcare exploded after trailing Genello, Sal LaBella and Al the mound. The defensive effort was against the toughest of competition 8-6 after three innings. Promptcare’s Schachman provided the Bankers’ nice all the way around. Montrose brought in from other states,” said Les Reddick, Mo Fernandez (2 HRs, offense. played a great game. It was a close team manager Scott Rodgers. 6 RBI) and John Wactor (5 RBI) each Associated Auto 7, SMC 0 (Forfeit) and tight 4-1 game and anything can The Raiders were to play runner-up had four hits. Oscar Harrison pow- PLAYOFF GAME: happen in softball.” South Jersey’s Sacred Heart on August ered his eighth homerun of the season Creative Industries 17, Legg Ma- After celebrating the victory with 8, then return to play Spring Lake, for Promptcare. Office men Phil son 13 his team, Cerchio said, “It could not Pennsylvania on August 9. The top-two Giordano, Jerry Halfpenny and Den- Best of three games: Trailing 13- have been done without the 16 guys teams representing both pool A and B nis Kosowicz had three hits each. 6 in the fourth inning, Creative scored on our roster, from top to bottom. will advance to the semifinals. Antone’s Pub 17, UCNB- 6 11 unanswered runs. Creative com- Every single one of them contributed Tom DeRocco led Antone’s with pleted five double plays and had 25 sometime during the season. Some- See photos of Sports: four hits and Don Montefusco and Joe hits, led by Nick Lehotsky (4 hits) one was called upon to shine and Tarulli rapped three hits each. Vic and Demo Cervelli, Charles Lehman someone always stepped up and did on www.goleader.com Gorman whacked three hits, including and George Merlo with three hits what he had to do. Tonight, we got Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Investors Saving/Deegan a homerun. Vince Catania, Dan each. Howard McNicholas (4 hits) ourselves into a quick hole. We were GIT-R-DONE…Steady leadoff hitter Jack Todaro was one of the key players St. Anne./St. Blaise D’Arcy, Charles Geiger, Al Schachman and Larry Rehak (3 hits) led the not hitting the ball and that can be towards Russell Road’s softball success. Todaro walked, swiped a base, singled Russell Road/Montrose Ave. and Joel Scioscia led the Bankers. Legg men. frustrating, however, we persevered. and doubled during the championship game.

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All St. Joseph’s batters reached St. Anthony 10 8 .555 St. Stephen 9 11 .450 base, led by Steve Ferro, Rich Mann, *St. Anne 8 10 .445 Tom Kucin and Dean Talcott. Mann St. Blaise 5 12 .294 smashed a monster homer that landed St. Nicholas 4 14 .222 15 feet past the LF fence at Farley. SAINTS DIVISION: St. Anthony 9, St. Stephen 7 TEAM W L Pct Anthony’s late inning home runs St. Luke 15 6 .714 St. Joseph 13 7 .650 made the difference. Tony Perconte *St. Mark 10 8 .555 had two home runs and Frank Pepe St. Jude 10 9 .526 had one homer to lead St Anthony. St. St. Aloysius 9 9 .500 Stephen’s Pat Enright had a single, * St. Mark and St. Anne have a tie double and triple. St Jude 22, St. Aloysius 9 St. Mark 11, St. Luke 7 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tony Perfilio’s hot hitters scored The Mark men scored four runs in SETTING THE PACE…Nick Piscopo, right, is greeted at home plate by Neil eight runs in the first inning. Top the bottom of the eighth. Mark man Kauffman, center, and Mark Nies after blasting a grand slam home run in the first sluggers were Kevin Marron (HR), inning to set the pace for Investors Savings’ 21-11 win. Ed Marchelitis went 4-for-4, while Gerry Spitzer (4 hits) and Harry Joe DeRosa and Dave Rothenberg Semple (3 hits, 5 RBI). Tony Radice rapped three hits apiece. St. Luke’s had four hits for Alyoysius, while George Gracia and Karl Grossmann David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Investors Savings Rip Deegan Pete Chemidlin and Chris Meehan both went 3-for-3 and Kevin CLOSE PLAY AT FIRST…Blaise first baseman Mike Camfield stretches to had three apiece. Woodring notched two doubles. catch the throw from third just after St. Anne’s Chris Giordano legs out a single. St. Nicholas 23, St. Anthony 15 For A Division Softball Title Trailing by nine, St. Anthony closed the gap to 16-15 after five innings. Top ULICHNY, PIRELLA, HOBBLE HAMMER HOME RUNS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 slugger was Mike Walsh (HR, 5 total the middleman in a second-to-first Concerned with the atmosphere, hits), followed by Nick Dinizo, Jim double play (DP). Piscopo and Poillon Juchnik shouted, “We got to get some Killeen, Steve Polak and Frank Chupko chased down difficult fly balls in the life here! It’s the last game of the with four apiece. Anthony’s Tony St. Anne ‘Intentionally’ Beats outfield and third baseman Kauffman season.” Perconte had five hits and five RBI. initiated a second-to-first DP to end Riporti retorted, “Lot of game left! St. Anne 13, St. Mark 13 the game. Deegan third baseman Dan Don’t let up!” Chris Giodano, Tom Reade and Tom Samila initiated a second-to-first DP The atmosphere remained heavy Ulichny led St. Anne with three hits Undermanned Blaisers, 13-3 and later added a snow cone snag. until Kevin Woodring slashed a bases- each. St Mark’s Joe DeRosa and Stan The Investors banked five runs in loaded single to left in the sixth in- Lesnewski each smacked four hits. the top of the first, capped by Piscopo’s ning that created a two-run error and St. Joseph 19, St Luke 15 By DAVID B. CORBIN Fielding only eight players, the Sacca each singled. grand slam with two men out. Dan three runs for the Roofers. St. Joe’s had a nine-run fifth inning in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blaisers experienced a 13-3 letdown Intentional walks are a rarity in Samila launched his three-run shot in Breathing a little easier, Deegan’s which Steve Ferro, Scott Smith, Rich St. Blaise has been having prob- at the bats of the opportunistic St. men’s softball but three intentional the bottom of the inning to tighten the Pat Nigro suggested, “They (Inves- Mann and Captain Dean Talcott all lems fielding a full team all season in Annies at Brookside Park in Scotch walks in a row are virtually unheard score to 5-3 but the Investors reaped tors) seem to be happy with what they doubled. St. Luke’s Matt Fugett and the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Soft- Plains on August 10. of. Until now! In the fourth inning, a six-run dividend in the second. got.” Ben Lobrace both slugged homers. ball League, especially on Thursday Since the Blaisers had only three just after Ulichny cleared the bases Lehberger and Monaco each slapped Juchnik commented, “Let’s make St. Anne 13, St. Blaise 3 evenings when some of its players outfielders instead of the normal four, with his three-run blast, using an un- two-run singles and Riporti added the a statement!” See exclusive real story. opt to play in other softball leagues. St. Anne’s hitters found it much easier usual strategy, Sherwin ceded respec- icing with his two-run blast. Marks added, “They are begging to find the gaps to amass three home tive intentional walks to Murano, Aware of Investors’ 11-3 lead, us to make it a game.” runs, a triple and three doubles in the Monroy and Reade to face Pirella, Deegan’s Marks commented, “We’re The Investors heard them and de- 17-hit pelting. Tom Ulichny scored who proceeded to rip a two-run double not going to get it back with only one cided to add three runs in the seventh twice and whacked a three-run home to cap a six-run inning. swing. We’ve got to hit the ball hard.” to take a 17-6 lead. Pete Samila tapped run to go with his two singles. Steve Prior to the fourth inning, the scor- Silence prevailed until the Inves- an RBI single and Dan Samila bashed Pirella pounded a solo blast and a ing was relatively modest. St. Anne tors added three more runs in the a two-run double in Deegan’s half of two-run double and Art Hobble ham- scored a run in the bottom of the first fourth via Riporti’s two-run double the inning but the Investors cashed in mered a two-run shot. Hustling Howie when Virgilio plopped a single into and Dayton’s RBI single. on Lehberger’s three-run triple and Jones went 3-for-3, including a triple, shallow left and later scored on an errant throw in the eighth to take a scored twice and had an RBI. Steve Monroy’s groundout. Pirella cracked 21-9 lead. Murano belted two doubles while Ron his solo shot and Hobble added his DJ’s Limo Captures Pete Samila’s two-run home run in Virgilio and Chris Giordano both two-run homer to give St. Anne a 4-0 the ninth gave Deegan its final runs of singled twice and scored twice. Tom lead in the third. Blaiser Hill doubled B Division Crown the season. Investors’ pitcher Ron Reade had a single and two RBI, Bob and scored on Goodman’s single in After dropping the first game to Germinder earned his ninth champi- Gittleman singled and scored, Milk the third then Ulichny singled and Cepp’s Vets, 16-9, DJ’s Limo de- onship (Six A Division titles and three Monroy had an RBI and scored a run scored on Reade’s groundout in the molished Cepp’s, 23-7, in Game 2 B Division titles). and Mike Jonny drilled all three of his bottom of the inning. Camfield singled then out-slugged the Vets, 20-15, Investor Savings 560 300 340 21 shots directly to the shortstop. and later scored on Hill’s sac fly in on August 9 at Jerseyland Field in Deegan Roofing 300 003 302 11 Jeff Goodman was the most pro- the fourth to make the score 5-2. Scotch Plains to claim the B Divi- ductive Blaiser offensively with Trailing 11-2, the Blaisers added sion playoff crown of the Scotch three hits and an RBI. Pitcher Tom their final run in the fifth when Plains Men’s Softball League. Scotch Plains Softball Sherwin (run scored) and Gregg Sherwin singled and scored on Cepp’s Vets had won the divi- Division Champs Swidersky each hacked two singles Camfield’s sac fly to center. St. Anne sion regular-season title with a and Dave Hill doubled, scored a run tacked on two for good luck in the 16-4 record while DJ’s Limo fin- Team Pictures Will and had an RBI. Mike Camfield sixth. ished a close second with a record David B. 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Leftfielder MVP Nicholas Ferry gained the win, Kegan Hess robbed a Madison player pitching three strong innings and of extra bases with a running grab. mixing a baffling assortment of off- All of the Blue players pitched speed pitches. David Solomon fin- well, with Ferry, Solomon, Hess, ished the game and displayed his Heroux and Greenberg leading the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LEAGUE CHAMPIONS…Westfield Blue 12s recently captured the New Provi- PULLING FOR POWER…Blue Devil lineman Don Martinez works on repeti- overpowering fastball. Kell Dolan staff. Offensively, Devin and Heroux and Jake Greenberg each had two went long several times, while dence league and tournament titles. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Keith tion dead lifts to improve his explosiveness. Westfield will host Linden in its season Peterson, Patrick Johnson, Alex McHugh, Tony Pafumi and Richard Malacrea; opener on September 9 at 1 p.m. hits and three RBI to pace a balanced Grawehr and Meyer each smashed attack in which all of the Westfield second row, Michael Kalimtzis, Michael Stravach, Thomas Edwards, Dan Berke, balls off the fence. Eliades, Hartzell Henry Hershey, T.J. Lutz and Will Hogge; back row, Coaches Harry Kalimtzis, players scored. and McCusker paced the team in Jay Hogge, Steve Johnson and Joe McHugh. Not pictured: James McCrea. In the Championship of the North scoring. Dolan, Ferry and Solomon Blue Devil Footballers Focus Jersey League, Westfield avenged each drove in big runs consistently. an early season loss with a 7-1 win Inspired by coaches Meyer and over Madison. Ferry and Solomon Greenberg, Hess, Meyer and Eliades WF Blue 12s Capture Crown On Intense Weight Training teamed to limit Madison to four hits. led an aggressive base running at- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 In the first inning, Jake Heroux tack, which has become Blue’s In N. Providence Green League doubled to drive home Greenberg. are in an athletic situation, they can accomplished.” trademark. handle it,” said DeSarno. When pre-season begins – It be- The Westfield Blue 12-year-old Patrick Johnson made heroic catches Another important feature of the gan on August 14 – several of the boys’ baseball team completed a 10- in centerfield and was a constant threat summer training program is that the veteran players will see familiar faces 2 season by finishing first in the New on the base paths. Second baseman players and coaches will get to know on the coaching staff. DeSarno will Providence Green League 12-year- Michael Kalimtzis was a wall that each other and will get a head start on call the offense and longtime Blue old Division and winning the cham- stopped countless hard hits in his neigh- team unity. Devil Assistant Coach Ken Miller pionship game of the upper-bracket borhood. Dan Berke had the hot hand at “Being here in the summer is great will call the defense. Coaches Joe tournament by defeating Chatham, first base and a potent swing at the plate. for me, being a first-year coach, just Avena and Dave Duelks also return 3-2, on July 26. The pitching talent was deep and trying to get to know the kids’ names,” and new to the staff but a very famil- “It was a season filled with won- nearly every boy took a turn on the said DeSarno. “It’s good for them! iar name is Doug Kehler. Westfield derful moments,” Coach Harry mound. Richard Malacrea consistently We have had some hot days where resident Dave Hancock, who teaches Kalimtzis said. “But the best part was fooled batters with an impressive arse- they really had to get after it. They in the Westfield system, will help how every boy contributed, not just nal of pitches. Thomas Edwards carved have worked really hard as a group, with the line coaching. with talent and a willingness to play out a niche as an ace reliever and which I was really proud of.” “We will all work together with different positions, but with constant Henry Hershey hurled an awesome In addition to the off-season train- special teams. It’s nice to have a class, friendship and good sports- six scoreless innings in a game against ing, several of the Blue Devils at- Kehler. You’ve got to have a Kehler in manship. It was great to see it all Clark in the Linden Tournament. tended a football camp at Penn State the program,” said DeSarno with a come together.” Said Coach Kalimtzis of Hershey’s University (State College, Pa.). smile. Tony Pafumi led the offense with performance, “I would have let him “About eight kids went to Penn The Blue Devils are scheduled to nine home runs and he patrolled pitch the seventh if it wasn’t against State for their summer camp and all scrimmage Somerville on August 24, leftfield with a Hoover-like glove. the rules!” of them did a good job. It was a nice Bayonne and Long Branch on August Third baseman James McCrea batted In addition to Coach Kalimtzis, experience,” commented DeSarno 28 and Livingston on September 1. an amazing .638 for the season. Short- Coaches Stephen Johnson, Jay Hogge stop Will Hogge peppered many a and Joe McHugh helped lead the boys who added, “We had some kids go to The Blue Devils will host Linden in LEAGUE CHAMPIONS…The Westfield Blue 11-year-old baseball team won some other camps around the area, so their season opener on Saturday, Sep- the North Jersey League as well as the Linden Tournament with a 16-5 win over field with his line drives and Michael throughout with seasoned expertise it was a good summer. They got a lot tember 9, at 1 p.m. Cranford to finish with a 21-10 record. Stravach proved he could hit the long and positive encouragement. ball, while earning a spot as leadoff hitter. Keith Peterson whacked a thrill- WTA Women’s Doubles ing, walk-off, game winning hit against Branchburg. 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Plains’ Malanga Inducted Parent Finds Soccer Experience Into NJ Softball Hall of Fame At a recent ceremony, Jerry finish….(note…qualifying for state To Be ‘Beyond the Competition’ Malanga was inducted into the NJ tournament back then). For some time, the Scotch Plains- goal was scored. Amateur Softball Association Hall of Malanga pitched in excess of 630 Fanwood High School boys varsity soc- Although the local teams played very Fame for his outstanding contribu- games, winning more than 530 for an cer team has taken an extended summer competitively on the field, when the game tions to the game. Malanga was the 85 percent winning percentage with trip as part of a pre-season warm-up to a was over it was nothing but handshakes owner of Malanga’s Florist in Scotch 7,500 strikeouts. He epitomized the variety of places for training and tourna- and hugs all around – A level of respect Plains for many years; he now owns old-school pitcher who showed up ment play. Since youth soccer rules have and camaraderie that makes you comfort- and operates Malanga’s Springdale every night, asked for no money, didn’t made it very difficult for a high school able in hopes for the future. The trading of Farms in Warren with his wife Marian, say a whole lot except “give me the team to play together in U.S. Tournament equipment and bonding between two two sons, Nick and Chris and daugh- ball,” and then let the team ride his play they have gone out of the country. groups with no common language made ter-in-law Renee’. arm to win-after-win. This year the trip was to Brazil. It me realize how good the tag line from The seems that was a popular choice as the World Cup was. “The Game that can Malanga pitched for 16 years from girls varsity team also planned a trip to change everything.” 1958-1974 and threw primarily for Sao Paolo, and Westfield varsity boys The experience of another country and leagues in Plainfield, North team also took a training trip to Brazil. its culture, I think we all agree, is a very Plainfield, Berkeley Heights, New Many people may view this as an ex- educational thing for young people. From Brunswick and Elizabeth. His pri- travagance for a high school team and the overwhelming feeling of a trip through mary teams were Panella’s Masonry, MORE THAN JUST A SPORTS EXPERIENCE…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood question why it is necessary? I can only the Rainforest, to trying new foods, pro- Mike Kerwin’s Tavern, Rocco’s, High School boys soccer team, left, gained more than just a sports experience answer from our experiences since I was duce and seafood, the experience of local Johnny’s Barber Shop and Seritella while competing in Brazil this summer. fortunate enough to accompany the team customs and making new friends without News. as a chaperone, but I am sure the experi- the use of the English language to the self ences are the same for all the teams who confidence gained by navigating large Malanga pitched in the day when WF Tennis Association Men’s Singles take the time and put forth the effort to do city airports and travel. a team typically had one and only this type of thing. So when added up the life lessons and one pitcher. As the pitcher for the The boys participated in many, many growth oriented experiences become teams mentioned above, Malanga Tennis Ladder Results & Standings: levels of fundraising and had a tremen- something irreplaceable, the soccer expe- led his teams to seven North A few changes occurred to the top half and the rest in the other. Please dous level of support from the commu- riences unparalleled, the opportunities to Plainfield League championships, 10. Gary Wasserman, Robert Errazo, report all match activity to Richard nity; especially the member families and be responsible young adults are truly price- seven North Plainfield playoff cham- Cristina H. Newsome and Dan Siegel Pardo at [email protected]. administration of the township soccer less. pionships, nine Plainfield League maintained their 1 through 4 rankings association who contributed money in I am sure I can safely speak for all three championships, five Plainfield play- 1. Wasserman(9)* 20. A. Marotta(5)* exchange for high school players doing teams and families who took these trips with Wasserman defeating Errazo, 2. Rob Errazo(12)* 21. Paul DaSilva(4)* off championships, four Berkeley 3. H. Newsome(6)* 22. M. Manders(8)* training sessions, allowed us to purchase this year in saying “Thank You” to all in 10-7, and Newsome defeating Siegel, at cost marketing items for the associa- the community who supported the idea in Heights League championships, 6-2, 7-6 (7-2). Melvin Diep gained 4. Dan Siegel(8)* 23. C. Wendel(14)* 5. Mel Diep(16)* 24. Josh Suri(12)* tion and sell them around town, local any way. The repayment to you will be three Berkeley Heights playoff the fifth spot with a thrilling, 4-6, 7- 6. P. Newsome(14)* 25. Chris Miller(7)* businesses met with players and responded better educated and more self confident championships, two New Brunswick 5, 7-6 (8-6), win over Paul Newsome 7. Tom Bauer(17)* 26. David Ferio(8)* to the request for donations. They ran and mature young people in the commu- League championships, two Eliza- who previously bested Tom Bauer, 8. Tuyen Diep(23)* 27. Mark Jackler(6)* miniature golf outings, family fun nights, nity who realize without your help they beth League championships, one 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. Steve Parker crept 9. Weldon Chin(16)* 28. Rod North(5)* canister drives, and other various would not have the opportunities they do. EARLIER YEARS…Jerry Malanga 10. Steve Parker(8)* 29. T. Bigosinski(4)* Union County championship, one pitched 16 years from 1958-1974. He was into the top 10 with an 8-6 win over 11. Mike Gonella(8)* 30. Chris Farella(11) fundraising events. From this they learn Tom Meredith class A State championship and one to work together toward a long-term goal. recently inducted into the NJ Amateur his doubles partner Mike Gonella. 12. Chris Blaise(14)* 31. Andy Cohen(9) Scotch Plains third place AA State Tournament Softball Association Hall of Fame Tuyen Diep and Richard Pardo were 13. Bouchouev(12)* 32. Joe Donnolo(1) They learn presentation and interaction again the most active with 23 total 14. Vince Camuto(6)* 33. Dewey Rainville with adults outside of a school or home 15. Chris Conley(16) 34. Doug Albert setting. They learn to deal with the set- matches played. The last reporting 16. Rich Pardo(23)* 35. Ryan Brown backs and rejection of a business environ- period ends on September 4. Eight 17. Stu Gruskin(11)* 36. Donald Dohm ment in dealing with the public, and expe- When it comes to her clients, matches are needed to qualify for the 18. Zac Friss(8)* 37. Steven Shane rience the sense of accomplishment when playoffs. The format will consist of 19. Warren Friss(11)* 38. Marc Rock a plan works and a goal is achieved. ( ) matches played Realtor Grace Rappa is in the know two brackets with the top 16 in one *match played in current period While in Brazil they experienced first hand a level of soccer that most had not seen before. We played seven games in 10 days; five of these games were with Professional No No Club Organization’s Youth Teams. We played 16- and 17-year-old teams of profes- WORRIES COMPLICATIONS sionals (paid players) from the first and second divisions of a country where soccer is a religious experience. Naturally we did No No not win any of the games. We did however learn from each game and each team’s EXCUSES KIDDING Top 1% of 64,000 CB Agents Nationwide

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Please contact nights and weekend shifts. 100 positions available Asking $890,000. (732) 236-9704 (908) 400-3044 with info. Customer service experience FRONT DESK HELP evaluating customer service. Strong, detail-oriented writers with professional demeanor HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER preferred. Will train right RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness No experience needed. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS individuals. Course will be ready Please call (778) 891-5623 needed to cover local Center in Scotch Plains is seeking government meetings. Must Scotch Plains - Cape Cod, 5 bed- AKC Champion bloodlines. The to open in the beginning of friendly, motivated people. rooms, 1 ba., newer roof, C/A, pups have had vet visit and shots. September. If interested, please CREATIVE COMPUTER TEACHER be able to meet deadlines, Responsibilities include know how to write a lead, and close to NY transp. GREAT Well socialized and intelligent pick up an application at the Scotch answering phones, assist w/ ARE YOU ENERGETIC & NEIGHBORHOOD. Principals males & females. Great for kids. Hills Pro Shop on Plainfield take an active interest in their memberships & customer service. EXCELLENT WITH KIDS?! beats in order to develop news Only $375,000. (732) 257-0643 (908) 753-6160 Avenue, Monday - Sunday, Must be able to work weekends. Teacher needed to execute a Fun, stories. Please email CONDO FOR RENT between the hours of 7:00 a.m. & Contact: Jo (908) 232-6100 or Creative Computer Curriculum! EXCELLENT PAINTING 8:00 p.m. resume and clips to: [email protected] Travel 3-5 pm to schools in Union [email protected] CRANFORD. Commuter’s dream! INTERIOR - EXTERIOR & Morris for Enrichment program. Fabulous 2 Bedroom end unit. HELP WANTED CHILDCARE NEEDED Power Washing - Painting Work with kids grades K-4. 4-12 Gorgeous custom kitchen & bath. Complete Preparation, Good Prudential NJ Properties’ Starting Sept. 6, need childcare hrs/wk. $17-$20/hr. We train in LAWNMOWER FOR SALE Includes refrig, D/W & built-in AC. Work, Good Price. Free Estimate Westfield Office is hiring full-time for 10 yr old, 3:15 - 5:30 PM, tech and teaching philosphy! TORO 21 inch, 5 HP Heat & hot water included. One Call Ed (908) 220-2858 agents, both new and exp- Mon-Fri. Perfect for high school Classes start in Sept. Train Now! Lawnmower block to NY train, bus & downtown or (908) 220-3825 erienced. Corporate training senior or college student. Driver College students welcome! Like New!! $100.00 shops & restaurants. $1500/mo. program/in-house training. Call with car preferred. References (908) 518-1998 (908) 654-6064 BURGDORFF REALTORS YARD SALE Westfield (908) 233-0065 Margie for confidential interview required. Excellent pay. [email protected] Westfield - Saturday 8/19 at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. Contact Pat at (908) 232-4493 BED COMPUTER HOME SERVICE NANNY CARE NEEDED 717 Saunders Ave King size pillow top set corner of Baker Ave PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Free Estimate at your house. Nanny care needed for our New in plastic w/mfg. warranty. PC repair, upgrades, virus 9am-3pm (No Early Birds) SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION 2 children, ages 13 & 10 in our Sell $250 removal, software, wireless Huge assortment of items, Westfield home. Mon-Fri. Must Can deliver installations. Call Katie & Mark Something for everyone!! SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2005 AUDIT REPORT OF drive & speak English. (732) 259-6690 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A:5-7 (908) 494-5409 Please call Amy (908) 512-3718 HOUSE CLEANING CUSTOM AUDIO & VIDEO COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS - STATUTORY BASIS HOUSE CLEANING If you don’t have time to clean, LOVING F/T NANNY NEEDED LCD & PLASMA TVs DECEMBER DECEMBER Turn-key installation of LCD & Reliable and experienced clean- I will do it for you. ASSETS 31, 2005 31, 2004 To take care of our 2 girls (4&2) Plasma TVs. Includes televi- ing lady will clean your house! Homes, apts, offices Cash and Investments $ 3,276,126.43 $ 4,024,836.48 M-F from 7am-6pm. MUST have sion, speakers, cables, wiring - Good References and Prices. Reliable/good references Taxes, Assessments, Liens and a valid drivers license. Needs we take care of everything. We Free Estimates Roberta Rocha Utility Charges Receivable 141,598.99 153,329.23 to be fun-loving, caring, warm, also install multi-zone audio Adriana (908) 220-3825 (973) 380-2093 / (201) 998-8738 Property Acquired for Taxes - willing to do housework. Assessed Value 12,279.00 12,279.00 systems fea-turing 100 CD Accounts Receivable 1,984,113.76 1,725,086.68 Call (917) 865-8132 changers, satellite radio, IPOD Deferred Charges to Revenue of Future Years 36,836.05 connectivity - all operated via Mothers’ Center to Present Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - BABYSITTER NEEDED General Capital 6,621,483.47 5,815,119.47 touch screen key pads. General Fixed Assets 6,618,539.02 6,234,439.57 Babysitter needed for my 15 mo. NO ONE WILL BEAT OUR and 3 1/2 year old girls. Mon- Consignment Sale Oct. 7 TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,690,976.72 $ 17,965,090.43 PRICE! CALL RICH AT Thurs 7:30-3:45. Start ASAP. Must (908) 377-4711 CRANFORD – The Mothers’ Cen- most daytime activities. New members LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE have car and strong references. MATTRESSES ter of Central New Jersey will hold its are welcome at any time. For more Bonds and Notes Payable $ 4,570,000.00 $ 5,029,000.00 Call Janice at (908) 654-9322 semi-annual consignment sale on information, please call (908) 561-1751 Improvement Authorizations 4,043,714.04 3,175,344.84 Visco elastic memory foam Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to or visit the Mothers’ Center website at Other Liabilities and Special Funds 1,880,057.34 1,873,981.00 BEDROOM Queen mattress, retail $1300 to Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 305,558.23 598,334.00 noon at the Trinity Episcopal Church, http://westfieldnj.com/mccnj. Fund Balances 1,273,108.09 1,040,382.04 $1075 cherry wood sleigh bed $2000, sacrifice, 8 in, $495, 10 located at North and Forest Avenues Investment in General Fixed Assets 6,618,539.02 6,248,048.55 set, dresser, mirror & nite stand. in. $675 & 12 in. $775. Brand in Cranford. Jewish Friends to Meet TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES Value $2800. (732) 259-6690 new w/warranty (732) 259-6690 The sale will feature gently-used AND FUND BALANCE $ 18,690,976.72 $ 17,965,090.43 For Lunch on Sunday BEDROOM FURNITURE children’s fall and winter clothing in MATTRESS SET sizes from newborn to 14. Other mer- AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGE Thomasville solid cherry bedroom IN FUND BALANCE - CURRENT FUND-STATUTORY BASIS $125 Queen pillow top chandise will include toys for chil- ish Friends 49+ will gather this Sun- New still in plastic w/warranty. set: armoire, triple dresser, 2 nite dren of all ages; videos and books; day, August 20, at noon for a Meet YEAR 2005 YEAR 2004 Can deliver (732) 259-6690 stands, 2 mirrors, condition is sports equipment; bicycles, strollers and Eat Lunch at the Home Town REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED excellent. $3000. View at: and other baby equipment. Buffet, 561 Route 1 South (in Wick Fund Balance Utilized $ 838,050.00 $ 750,000.00 PUBLIC NOTICE http://homepage.mac.com/ Items will be offered at a fraction Shopping Plaza) in Edison. Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local vkbuntain/ of retail prices. The sale will be cash The cost is $3 plus the price of a Property Tax Levies 2,761,519.62 2,471,324.92 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (908) 232-3235 (Westfield) Collection of Delinquent Taxes 142,249.85 173,952.60 PLANNING BOARD only and no strollers will be admitted. meal off the menu and tip. Interested Collection of Current Tax Levy 20,938,418.63 19,651,963.03 Anyone interested in consigning at persons are asked to call Roberta at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PUBLIC NOTICE Total Income $ 24,680,238.10 $ 23,047,240.55 Planning Board of the Township of Scotch this fall event is asked to leave a (908) 668-8450. Plains will hold a Public Hearing on Sep- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD detailed message at the Mothers’ EXPENDITURES tember 11, 2006, Municipal Building, Coun- Budget Expenditures: $ 7,235,065.33 $ 6,581,679.55 Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Center by calling (908) 561-1751. County Taxes 3,558,204.04 3,359,716.24 cil Chambers, 430 Park Avenue at 7:45 No. 06-17-R Proceeds from the event will ben- First Baptist to Hold pm to hear the Site Plan application of D. Regional High School Taxes 12,914,903.64 12,119,456.05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Villane Construction, Inc. for 2376 South efit the Mothers’ Center of Central Miscellaneous 94,045.79 88,796.84 SECTIONS 9 TO 20 OF CHAP- Worship Event Sunday Avenue, Block 9002, Lot 10, B-1 Zone TER 242 OF THE FANWOOD New Jersey, a non-profit, non-sectar- Total Expenditures $ 23,802,218.80 $ 22,149,648.68 which proposes the construction of a two- BOROUGH CODE TO REVISE ian organization founded in 1978. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist story office building. The following vari- Excess in Revenue $ 878,019.30 $ 897,591.87 SEWER USER CHARGES IN The group offers friendship and sup- Church of Westfield will hold the Adjustment to Income Before Fund Balance: ances are requested: THE BOROUGH Section 23-3.4A,Para. I – Schedule of port to all parents across Central New second of two summer worship gath- Expenditures Included above which are by Statute was passed and adopted on the second Lot, Yard and Building Regulations Jersey. Activities include daytime and erings this Sunday, August 20, at 6 Deferred Charges to Budgets and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor of Succeeding Years 36,647.77 Lot Area required: 7,500 square feet, and Council of the Borough of Fanwood evening discussion groups, book p.m. It will take place at the church, Proposed: 4,269 square feet. held on August 8, 2006. clubs, morning and afternoon located at 170 Elm Street. Statutory Excess to Fund Balance $ 914,667.07 $ 897,591.87 Front Setback required: 15 feet, Pro- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- playgroups, library and referral re- The worship program will be ac- Fund Balance posed: 7 feet. diately after final passage and publication Side Setback required: 10 feet, Pro- sources and special events. companied by music. For more in- Balance, January 1 1,040,382.04 892,790.17 as required by law. posed: 2 feet. $ 1,955,049.11 $ 1,790,382.04 Eleanor McGovern On-site babysitting is available for formation, please call the church at Rear Setback required: 30 feet, Pro- Borough Clerk (908) 233-2278 or e-mail Decreased by: posed: 17.42 feet. 1 T - 8/17/06, The Times Fee: $17.34 PUBLIC NOTICE Utilized as Anticipated Revenue 838,050.00 750,000.00 Section 23-3.9(d)b-Off-street parking: [email protected]. Balance, December 31 $ 1,116,999.11 $ 1,040,382.04 Minimum required: 8 spaces, Proposed: PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE 6 spaces NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Section 23-2.3(1)3-No Off-Street Park- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RECOMMENDATIONS ORDINANCE 06-18-R BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ing within a front yard NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF That the Payroll Bank be reconciled on a monthly basis. Proposed: 5 spaces located in the front ORDINANCE 06-19-R An ordinance was introduced by the ORDINANCE 06-20-S That all budget transfers be in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.38. yard/South Avenue side AND PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING A Corrective Action Plan, which outlines actions the Borough of Fanwood will take to Section 23-3.9(d)13-Buffer Mayor and Council of the Borough of An ordinance was introduced by the Fanwood on August 8, 2006. Copies of An ordinance was introduced by the correct the findings listed above, will be prepared in accordance with federal and state Minimum required: 10 feet, Proposed: Mayor and Council of the Borough of requirements. A copy of it will be placed on file and made available for public inspection None this ordinance can be obtained without Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on August 8, 2006. Copies of cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Fanwood on August 8, 2006. Copies of in the Office of the Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Fanwood. All interested persons may be present this ordinance can be obtained without The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the Borough and be heard. The file pertaining to this Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, this ordinance can be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood of Fanwood, County of Union, for the calendar year 2005. This report of audit, submitted application is in the Office of the Planning Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants and Certified Public Board and is available for public inspec- of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Friday. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Accountants, is on file at the Borough Clerk’s office and may be inspected by any tion during regular office hours. of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through interested person. Barbara Horev This ordinance amends Section 280-48 of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. and Section 280-55 of the Code of the Friday. Eleanor McGovern, Clerk Secretary to the Planning Board This ordinance adopts Chapter 257 a 1 T - 8/17/06, The Times Fee: $133.62 1 T - 8/17/06, The Times Fee: $34.68 Borough of Fanwood concerning no park- This ordinance amends Chapters 86 flood damage prevention ordinance relat- ing, stopping or standing and stop inter- and 67 of the Code of the Borough of ing to special flood hazard areas only. sections. Fanwood and establishes salary ranges. This ordinance is scheduled for public This ordinance is scheduled for public This ordinance is scheduled for public hearing and adoption on September 12, hearing and adoption on September 12, hearing and adoption on September 12, 2006, 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 2006, 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 2006, 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Jersey. Jersey. Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 8/17/06, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 8/17/06, The Times Fee: $22.95 1 T - 8/17/06, Times Fee: $21.42

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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 17, 2006 Page 15 Temple Sha’arey Shalom Community/Area News Westfield Downtown Celebrates Two Milestones Vitality and Change AREA – Temple Sha’arey Shalom leads a variety of musical styles. Rally Day on September 17 WESTFIELD – Ten new busi- Pumpkins & Petunias, “a boutique of Springfield, a congregation that The first Friday of each month gen- nesses are opening and two stores for hip mamas and babes,” will be includes residents of Westfield, is erally features a Family Shabbat char- are changing this month in down- opening soon at 258 East Broad marking two milestones in the acterized by storytelling, religious To Feature Football Theme town Westfield. Street between Thinka Dinka and synagogue’s history this year. school participation and music. On HSBC has opened at the corner of Windmill. The temple, which is home to a the third Friday of the month, younger WESTFIELD – Football is the ties on the church calendar during the 1 Elm Street, and Citibank will be Blue Tulip, a one-of-a-kind new mid-sized Reform congregation, is children join at an earlier hour for theme this year for The Presbyterian remainder of this year and into 2007. opening a new branch soon at 240 gift store, is opening its 11th store at celebrating its 50th anniversary of “Tot Shabbat,” with age appropriate Church in Westfield’s Rally Day, They also will have an opportunity to North Avenue in the new Salon Vis- 123 Quimby Street, in the former existence. It is located at 78 South stories, singing and a “Torah parade.” which will take place from 9 to 10:30 meet and greet other members of the age building. location of Sam Goody. Springfield Avenue. Once a month, there is an alternative- a.m. on Sunday, September 17, with a congregation, as well as visitors and Rock’n Joe Coffeehouse + Bistro The Paw House of Westfield, Additionally, Rabbi Joshua style of Friday night worship, using a “tailgate party” on the front lawn of guests. All are welcome to attend. will be opening soon at 20 Prospect Westfield’s newest pet boutique, is Goldstein, the congregation’s spiri- different prayer book. the church. Several competitions are planned, Street. Hi-5 Candy, Cones & Be- now open at 217 Elmer Street. tual leader, is celebrating his 25th On Saturdays, a group of adults The Presbyterian Church in among them a contest to try and iden- yond will be opening soon at 50 Chico’s will be moving soon to 76 anniversary with the temple. meet at 9:15 a.m. for lay-led study and Westfield is located at 140 Mountain tify church leaders and members of Elm Street in the former location of Elm Street in the former location of “We are a Reform synagogue that an informal service called the “Shabbat Avenue. In the event of rain, the fes- Session from photographs of them KaBloom. Tutti Baci, offering Lancaster’s Hallmark store. is challenging, family oriented and Morning Study Minyan.” Simulta- tivities will be held in the Parish wearing football helmets. There also pastry, espresso, panini and gelato, Also, Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe, 101 devoted to offering fulfilling Jewish neously, a 45-minute service is held House’s Assembly Hall. will be a contest to determine who can will be opening soon at 401 South East Broad Street, is under new own- experiences,” said Rabbi Goldstein. beginning at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary Highlights of the day will include a toss a football through an automobile Avenue W. ership and has some exciting changes Friday evening services begin at 8 for youngsters in kindergarten through buffet breakfast planned by the men’s tire the most times before missing. Thinka Dinka, the first of a new planned. p.m. and the temple has adult and third grade and their parents. organization featuring eggs, bacon, For more information regarding The chain educational toy stores, will be junior choirs. Cantor Amy Daniels At 10:30 a.m., there is a third oppor- sausage and rolls, among other items; Presbyterian Church in Westfield, plus opening at 264 East Broad Street near Synagogue to Present tunity for a Shabbat morning worship football-related games and music, a complete list of upcoming events the Rialto Theater, and Learning Ex- experience: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, focus- plus information about church activi- and activities, please visit the church’s press, the nation’s leading franchisor ‘Hava Nashir’ Event Newcomers Post Date ing on the achievements of the 13- ties that are planned for the coming website at http://www.westfieldpc.org. of specialty toy stores, will be open- SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- For Welcome Tea year-olds of the synagogue who have year. Participants are invited to wear La Leche League Set ing soon at 184 Elm Street. tion Beth Israel, located at 18 Shalom reached this milestone in Jewish life. a football uniform, shoulder pads and Way in Scotch Plains, will hold its FANWOOD – The Scotch Plains- Temple Sha’arey Shalom offers a a helmet to the event. To Join ‘World Walk’ “kick off” program for the year on Fanwood Newcomers’ Club will hold full-time preschool led by Nina Commission and committee mem- WESTFIELD – The La Leche Seniors Get Farmer’s Wednesday, September 6, at 6 p.m. its annual September Welcome Tea at Greenman and a religious school led bers will be on hand to explain the League of Westfield, a breastfeeding Market Vouchers Cantor Matt Axelrod will lead 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, at by Cantor Daniels. The religious school responsibilities of each of their information and support group, will “Hava Nashir – Come Let’s Sing!!” groups. Attendees will have a chance WESTFIELD – Union County The festivities will include a dairy the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. now extends through the 12th grade join chapters around the world on seniors, through the Board of New residents and those who have with special monthly programs. Vari- to sign up for any of the many activi- Thursday, August 24, for a World dinner and music. Members and non- Freeholders and the Division on members are welcome. The cost is $7 experienced a recent lifestyle change ous adult education opportunities also Walk for Breastfeeding in honor of Aging, are eligible for $20 worth such as a marriage, the arrival of a are available. Mindy Schreff is the Tax Freeze Program the founding of the La Leche League per person, and those age five and of farmer’s market checks. In- under may attend for free. new baby or a change of employment synagogue’s Family Life Educator. Deadline Is Extended 50 years ago this month. terested participants making un- are invited to attend. The church is The temple also has several active The local walk will follow the Interested individuals are asked to der $18,130 per year or with a respond by Thursday, August 31, and located at the corner of Martine and groups including its Sisterhood, SCOTCH PLAINS – Senior citi- Westfield group’s regular monthly combined income under $24,240 LaGrande Avenues in Fanwood. Brotherhood and a Renaissance zens and disabled homeowners are meeting at 10 a.m. at Tamaques Park, may do so by calling the synagogue can apply in the Westfield Neigh- office at (908) 889-1830. During the event, current club mem- Group of members age 50 and over; a advised that the filing deadline for located off of Lambert’s Mill Road, borhood Council at 127 Cacciola bers will highlight upcoming activi- program entitled “Health Initiative;” the state property tax freeze program and will involve a walk around the Place from 10 a.m. to noon on ties such as book discussions, bowl- a Youth Group and Junior Youth (PTR) has been extended to Tuesday, park (just under one mile). August 23. Reading is Good For You ing, gardening, cooking, playgroups Group, and a social action program October 31, 2006. The meeting will commence with a Proof of income through an and scrapbooking. Local businesses involved in housing the homeless, For information on income require- mini yoga session and feature a dis- SSI, Medicaid card, pension, or are donating gifts for the occasion. High Holy Day Hunger Project and ments or assistance in filing, please cussion of “Nutrition and Weaning.” social security is required. Only A non-profit social organization, other activities. call Ed Evans at the Scotch Plains Participants are asked to meet at the fruits, vegetables, and herbs the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcom- Temple Sha’arey Shalom will cel- Public Library at (908) 322-5007, playground area near the tennis courts grown in NJ and at stands with a ers’ Club offers daytime and evening ebrate its milestones this year with spe- extension no. 208. and to bring a brown bag lunch. Women/Infant/Children (WIC) activities for women and their fami- cial speakers and events that are open to The state’s Fair Homeowner Re- New, experienced and expectant Farmer’s Market poster can be lies. For more information about the the community. For further details, bate Program, which is open to all mothers and their children are wel- purchased with the checks. They club or the September Welcome Tea, please contact Rabbi Goldstein or Can- ages, also has been extended to Octo- come to attend and learn more about are valid in all WIC market loca- please visit http://scotchplains.com/ tor Daniels at (973) 379-5387 or e-mail ber 31. Further information on this breastfeeding, have their questions tions, but must be used by the newcomers/ or call Jennifer at (908) [email protected]. Information also program is available by calling Mr. answered and meet other breastfeeding end of November. goleader.com/subscribe 756-1464. can be obtained at www.shaarey.org. Evans at the above number. mothers. Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 email PDF to: Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 Goods & Services You Need! [email protected] ABS Drywall EVERYTHING 908-753-4222 BUT THE ROOF • Sheet Rock • Spackling Bathrooms • Kitchens • Light Framing Decks • Painting • Tile • Drop Ceiling • Metal Stud Framing Basements & More! 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College of Music’s 2006 commence- and Steve Stouffer. grant in the amount of $10,000 to Since 1991, it has served more than ment held recently in Boston at North- While at Berklee, Suzanne studied support the university’s Dissemina- 5,000 individuals and raised more eastern University’s Matthews Arena. with numerous professors, such as tion, Advocacy, Research and Train- than $743,500 in private funds and Suzanne Schneider, a Westfield singer/song writer Livingston Taylor, ing (DART) Center Infant and Toddler $1,455,000 through tuition for cam- resident and graduate of Westfield songwriter and member of Blood, Training of Trainers Initiative Pro- pus coursework presented at childcare High School, graduated from the pres- Sweat and Tears Fred Lipsius, and gram. Established 15 years ago, the centers throughout the community. tigious Berklee College of Music in Boston Pops bassoonist Margaret center was created in response to the DART is overseen by project direc- May. A dean’s list student, she gradu- Philips. Suzanne played on many film ongoing need for quality childcare for tor Arlene Martin, who also serves as ated with a Bachelor of Music de- score projects and demos at Berklee. infants and toddlers. Its mission is to an associate professor in Kean’s De- gree, focusing on Music Business She helped organize and launch provide resources and training to the partment of Early Childhood and and Management. Her principal in- Berklee’s first radio station, where she entire childcare community. Family Studies. The center is admin- strument is bassoon. was the Chair of Promotions and served Located within the College of Edu- istered through the university’s Of- Before entering Berklee, Suzanne on the Management committee with cation, Department of Early Child- fice of Research and Sponsored Pro- studied music in the Westfield public Stephen Croes as her faculty advisor. hood and Family Studies at Kean, grams. school system and at the New Jersey Suzanne currently works promo- DART has previously collaborated Ronald McDonald House Chari- Workshop for the Arts, where she tions at a large New York radio station HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR…The Westfield Board of Educa- with local, regional and national or- ties creates, finds and supports pro- studied with longtime private instruc- and co-manages the local band Mid- tion honored three women as a result of the recognitions they received for teaching ganizations and institutions to de- grams that directly improve the health tor Howard Toplansky, co-author of night Rain. excellence and student services at Westfield High School. Resolutions were velop programs and projects aimed at and well being of children. Essential Bassoon Techniques. presented to, from left to right, Elizabeth McDermott (counselor), who received Suzanne credits Mr. Toplanksy and McDermott Makes the Westfield High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization’s Outstanding the following teachers for much of Teacher of the Year Award; Zorana Culjak (Math teacher), winner of the First Graders Invited her success in music: middle school American Dean’s List Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award; and Carolyn Penrose (English teacher), teachers Mr. David Shapiro, and Rob- WESTFIELD – Emily McDermott, recipient of the Robert and Linda Foose Memorial Award. Students, parents and ert Rietzke, high school teacher a junior International Studies major staff nominated the teachers. To Join 4-H Pet Club in the School of International Service COUNTY – First graders inter- building at 300 North Avenue East in at American University, was named Five Students Earn F & M ested in pets, pet care and crafts can Westfield. This club is open to all to the Spring 2006 Dean’s List. Emily take part in the Union County 4-H boys and girls in first grade who live is a Westfield native. First Grade Pet Club. in Union County. There are no mem- To earn Dean’s List at American Spring Honors Recognition By joining the pet club, a child will bership dues or uniforms. University, students must obtain 3.5 learn about different pets and proper Parents are sometimes asked to grade point averages or better on their AREA – Five area students re- Brown of Scotch Plains. Michael is the pet care through hands-on learning, volunteer to take turns monitoring semester courses. ceived academic honors for the son of Kirk and Joann Huber of speakers, demonstrations and field trips. craft projects and snack time. The WF’s Sara Pankratz Spring 2006 semester at Franklin & Westfield and a 2004 graduate of The meetings take place once a first meeting is scheduled for Satur- Marshall College. A student earns Westfield High School. Edward is the month, from October through June, day, October 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Graduates Villanova Honors List recognition for achiev- son of Sally and John Kerins and is a on Saturday mornings at the Union Call or e-mail Ellen at the 4-H WESTFIELD – Sara Pankratz ing a 3.7 or better grade point aver- 2005 graduate of Westfield High School. County Administrative Services office if interested in attending the graduated Cum Lauda from Villanova age, and Dean’s List recognition for first meeting or in attaining more University on July 31 with a Bachelor achieving a 3.25 or better grade point Jennifer Star Sighted in Westfield BOE Meeting information. To reach 4-H, call (908) of Science degree in Nursing. average on a 4.0 scale. 654-9854, ext 2237; or e-mail: A 2002 graduate of the Oak Knoll Students named to the Honors List Monmouth Graduation To Discuss Construction [email protected]. School of the Holy Child in Summit, included Westfield residents Sarah WESTFIELD – Jennifer Lynn Star WESTFIELD – The Westfield The 4-H Youth Development Pro- she is the daughter of John and Bhagat, a rising senior psychology of Westfield, a former Westfield High Board of Education will meet on gram is part of Rutgers Cooperative Kathleen Pankratz of Westfield. major and Latin minor, and Sarah School graduate, recently graduated Thursday, August 31, at 8 p.m.at Research & Extension. 4-H educa- She will be working in the neonatal Perch, a rising sophomore. Miss from Monmouth University with a 302 Elm Street. tional programs are offered to all intensive care unit of St. Barnabas Bhagat is the daughter of Patricia Bachelor of Arts in Communication. The agenda will include contin- youth, grades one-13, on an age-ap- Suzanne Schneider Medical Center, located in Livingston. and Phiroz Bhagat of Westfield and Star also received Dean’s List hon- ued discussion regarding renova- propriate basis, without regard to race, is a 2003 graduate of Westfield High ors for the spring 2006 semester. tion of Lincoln School as an early religion, color, national origin, gen- School. Miss Perch is the daughter Jennifer is the daughter of Mr. and childhood center (pre-K disabled der or disability. Tree Steward Program of Murray and Donna Perch. She is a Mrs. Harold Star III. and kindergarten) and upgrades to 2005 graduate of Westfield High the 80-year old Roosevelt Interme- Hild Makes Dean’s School. WF’s Zulewski Earns diate School. If the board supports Begins in Early September Judith Brown of Scotch Plains, a Dean’s List Recognition the improvements, the district will List at George Mason rising junior art and business, organi- hold a public referendum in De- WESTFIELD – The annual 4-H tion is provided for field trips. Train- zations & society double major and WESTFIELD – Joseph Zulewski of WESTFIELD — R. Christopher cember or January to finance the Hild, a 2005 graduate of Westfield Master Tree Steward Program will ing is free of charge, there are no Italian minor, Michael Huber of Westfield, a senior at Richard Stock- cost of the projects. begin on Wednesday, September 6, exams, and up to three absences are Westfield, a rising junior government ton College of New Jersey, was named High School, has been named to the in the Union County Administra- permitted. major, and Edward Kerins of to the Dean’s List. Joseph, the son of Dean’s List at George Mason Univer- tive Services Building at 300 North Once trained, Master Tree Stew- Westfield, a rising sophomore stu- Stan and Joyce Zulewski, is a graduate Area Students Inducted sity in Fairfax, Va. for the spring 2006 Avenue in Westfield. ards present a one-hour program to dent, were named to the Dean’s List. of Westfield High School and is pursu- Into Honor Society semester. He was also inducted into The free Master Tree Steward Pro- approximately 10 Union County Judith is a 2004 graduate of Scotch ing a bachelor’s degree in business. Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor gram teaches adults about trees and fourth grade classrooms over a pe- Plains-Fanwood High School and is SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains society, this past April. how to share this information with riod of four months. In that hour, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth ALJ Class of 1968 residents Jenna Marionni and Allyson A member of the University Hon- children. Participants learn about stewards will show children the parts Salisbury were inducted into Sigma ors Program, the Student Ambassa- the lifecycle of trees, their impor- of a tree, play a Tree Jeopardy Game Westfield Resident Announces Reunion Gamma Epsilon, the official honor dors and the University Trap and Skeet tance to our environment, and how and discuss the importance of trees. AREA – The Arthur L. Johnson society for earth sciences, at Team, he is pursuing a major in Ad- to identify 50 common trees. Previous teaching experience or de- Graduates from Vassar Regional High School Class of 1968 Susquehanna University this spring. ministration of Justice. Participants will visit the Great tailed knowledge of trees is not re- WESTFIELD – Rachel Falcone will hold a class reunion on Satur- The society, founded in 1915 at the Christopher is the son of Robert Swamp, Rutgers Helyar Woods, the quired. graduated from Vassar College dur- day, October 7, at Pantagis Renais- University of Kansas, aims to recog- Hild and Karen Stark. NJ Forestry Center in Jackson and To receive an application for the ing its 142nd Commencement on sance (formerly Snuffy’s) in Scotch nize scholarship and professionalism other local forests. Class will be program or for more information, Sunday, May 28. Bachelor of Arts Plains. in the earth sciences. Sarah Bhagat Named held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. contact 4-H Agent James degrees were conferred upon 610 Some members of the class have Susquehanna’s chapter was estab- Summer Research Fellow to 2 p.m. Classes run from Septem- Nichnadowicz at 908-654-9854 seniors. not been located. For more infor- lished in 2004. To be a member, stu- ber 6 to December 6. Transporta- ext.2236 or by email at Rachel received a degree in phi- mation, please contact Barbara Garo dents must complete at least 10 se- WESTFIELD – Sarah Bhagat of [email protected]. losophy. Emmanouilidis at (732) 574-2956 mester hours in earth science courses Westfield is a participant this summer PUBLIC NOTICE or [email protected]. and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade in the Hackman Scholars Program at TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE point average in all earth science Franklin and Marshall College. TOWN OF WESTFIELD courses with an overall grade point Instituted in 1984 by William M. INVITATION TO BID BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE and Lucille M. Hackman, the program PLANNING BOARD INVITATION TO BID average of 2.67. Sealed proposals will be received by the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Jenna is a junior environmental provides Franklin and Marshall stu- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Please take notice that on August 30, Sealed proposals will be received by the CHANCERY DIVISION dents with specialized summer oppor- bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East 2006 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- UNION COUNTY science major. She is a 2004 graduate Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East DOCKET NO. F-11122-06 of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High tunities to conduct individual research 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at File # 13424-0095 School (SPFHS) and the daughter of projects with faculty members. September 5, 2006, for the will hold a hearing on the application of the 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, A 1939 graduate of the college, Mr. undersigned. The property in question is NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Roland and Debra Marionni. Allyson “2006 FURNISHING AND DE- September 5, 2006 for the Hackman achieved distinction in the located at: 54 Locust Avenue, Fanwood, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: is also a junior environmental science LIVERY OF PUBLIC WORKS “2006 IMPROVEMENT OF New Jersey, also known as Block 93 Lot 6, JAMES C. ELF A/K/A JAMES C. ELF major and 2004 graduate of SPFHS. business and industry world and along EQUIPMENT CONSISTING HYSLIP AVENUE IN THE as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned III A/K/A JAMES C. ELF II with his wife, has shown commit- OF A SKID STEER LOADER.” TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW She is the daughter of Brian and by Paul and Cynthia Rojek. You are hereby summoned and required JERSEY”. Connie Salisbury. ment to higher education. Proposals shall be in writing on the forms The applicant requests expansion of to serve upon Parker McCay P.A., plaintiff's deck, which is in violation of Section 184- The internships run for 10 weeks furnished and must be delivered at the The work under this Proposal includes attorneys, whose address is Three PUBLIC NOTICE place and before the hour above men- 110E(6) of the Fanwood Land Use Code. the furnishing of all labor, materials and Greentree Centre, 7001 Lincoln Drive with each Hackman Scholar receiv- tioned, and must be accompanied by a Variance Requested: rear yard setback; equipment necessary to complete the work West, P.O. Box 974, Marlton, New Jersey TOWN OF WESTFIELD ing a stipend of $3200. certified check or bid bond payable to the Permitted: 25 feet; Present: 20.6 feet; Pro- as shown on the Contract Drawings and 08053-0974, an answer to the Complaint BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Sarah, a rising senior physics ma- Town of Westfield, in the amount of two posed: 18 feet. described in the Contract Specifications, and any Amendments thereof filed in a Notice is hereby given that theWestfield jor and Latin minor, is a 2003 gradu- hundred dollars ($200.00) to insure ex- The applicant will also seek such other and Proposals shall be in accordance with civil action, in which Terwin Advisors LLC, Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions ecution of the contract. relief as may be determined necessary at such Drawings and Specifications and the by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC, At- ate of Westfield High School. She is at its August 14, 2006, meeting for the Bidders must be in compliance with all the public hearing based upon review of terms proposed in the Contract. torney in Fact, is plaintiff, and defendants the daughter of Drs. Patricia and following applications heard at its July 10, provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 the application or amendment(s) to the The major items of work under this con- are James C. Elf a/k/a James C. Elf III a/k/ 2006 meeting: Phiroz Bhagat of Westfield. supplement to the law against discrimina- application. tract include, but are not limited to, the a James C. Elf II, et al., pending in the Sarah is working with Psychology tion (Affirmative Action). The file pertaining to this application following in estimated quantities: Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Desiree’ DeNourie, 1315 Central Av- All bidders must submit with their bid is available for public inspection during 5,220 linear feet of Granite Block Curb- Division, Union County and bearing the enue, Seeking permission to maintain a Professor John Campbell on a project a copy of their New Jersey Business normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM, ing Docket No. F-11122-06 within 35 days side yard patio contrary to the require- called “Comparative Survey of Char- Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- Tuesday through Friday) from the Secre- 1,100 cubic yards of Roadway Excava- after Thursday, August 17, 2006, exclu- ments of Section 11.09E6 & 13.02.C1 of acter Strengths.” mit proof of registration will disqualify tary of the Planning Board at the Adminis- tion sive of such date. If you fail to do so, the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- the bid. tration Office of the Borough of Fanwood 5,300 square yards of Roadway Milling, judgment by default may be rendered quires a minimum side yard setback of 10 PUBLIC NOTICE Specifications may be reviewed or pro- at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, 2 inch depth against you for the relief demanded in the feet. Proposed is + 7.5 feet. Ordinance TOWN OF WESTFIELD cured at the office of the Town Engineer, New Jersey. 1,800 tons of 4 inch thick Bituminous Complaint and Amendment, if any. You requires the deck location to be in the rear BOARD OF EDUCATION Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue Any interested party may appear at Concrete Stabilized Base Course shall file an answer and proof of service in yard. Proposed is in the side yard. Appli- West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor said hearing and participate therein in 17,600 tons of 2 inch thick Hot Mix duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior cation Denied. NOTICE TO BIDDERS and Council reserve the right to reject any accordance with the rules of the Fanwood Asphalt Surface Course Court, Hughes Justice Complex, C.N. 971, Stephen Buell & Margaret Egan, 640 TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids for: bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, Planning Board. 5,155 linear feet of PavePrep SA crack- Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- Lawnside Place, Seeking permission to SALE OF USED VEHICLE’S if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed Applicant: preventing membrane dance with the rules of civil practice and construct a one story addition and a front advisable to do so. Paul and Cynthia L. Rojek 2,050 square feet of 4 inch thick Con- procedure. 1. 1992 DODGE VAN porch contrary to the requirements of Sec- Kenneth B. Marsh 54 Locust Avenue crete Walk If you are unable to obtain an attorney, MILEAGE 69,636 tion 11.07E-6 and 12.03D of the Land Use Town Engineer Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 2,300 square feet of 6 inch thick Con- you may communicate with the New Jer- VIN# 2B7HB21Y3NK164720 Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side yard 1 T - 8/17/06, The Leader Fee: $35.19 1 T - 8/17/06, The Times Fee: $34.17 crete Walk sey State Bar Association by calling toll setback of 10 feet. Present is 9.3 feet. 2. 1968 KAISER DUMP TRUCK Proposals shall be in writing on the forms free 800-792-8315. You may also contact Proposed is + 9.3 feet. Ordinance requires WITH SNOW PLOW PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE furnished and must be delivered at the the Lawyer Referral Service of the county a front yard setback of 44.9 feet EFYD. MILEAGE 17,414 place and before the hour above men- in which you reside by calling (908) 353- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Present is 44.5 feet. Proposed is 43.5 feet. VIN# 105871568952315295 tioned, and must be accompanied by a 4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, you DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Application approved as submitted. certified check or bid bond payable to the may communicate with the Legal Services 3. 1969 KAISER TRUCK 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at office of the county in which you reside by Rita Mehra, 103 Ayliffe Avenue, Seek- (GOOD FOR PARTS) TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 least ten percent (10%) of the base amount calling (908) 354-4340. ing permission to install an all-seasons VIN# 1C12310056 SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor The action has been instituted for the enclosure on part of an existing deck con- AS IS/WHERE IS seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- more than $20,000.00. Each bid must purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated trary to the requirements of Section BID# B07-11- 1, 2, 3 tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 9/14/06 and also be accompanied by a Surety Com- October 18, 2005, made by James C. Elf, 12.04F1 and 12.04F2 of the Land Use opened and read for: pany Certificate stating that said Surety as mortgagor, and payable to Lancaster Ordinance. Ordinance requires a maxi- Bids will be received by the Westfield Company would provide the bidder with Mortgage Bankers, LLC, as mortgagee, mum allowable coverage by buildings and Board of Education on AUGUST 31, 2006 NJ Transit Overheight Vehicle Detection System, Cont. No: MID 05309; the required Performance bond in the full recorded on October 25, 2005 in the Union structures of 20%. Present is 18.3%. Pro- at 1:00 PM (Prevailing Time) in the Busi- Cities of Linden, Elizabeth, Edison Township and Red Bank Borough; amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu- County Clerk’s Office in Mortgage Book posed is 21.2%. Ordinance requires a ness Office, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Union, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica- 11411, page 381. maximum allowable coverage including New Jersey 07090-3199 at which time NJ Transit-100% State tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, By assignment of mortgage, Lancaster decks of 22%. Proposed is 22.4%. Appli- bids will be publicly opened and read aloud DP NO: 06130 on the forms included in and explained in Mortgage Bankers, LLC assigned all its cation approved with conditions. by a representative of the Board of Educa- Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. the contract documents. right, title and interest in and to the afore- tion. Oleg and Yekaterina Kashtanova, 362 17:27. All bidders must submit with their bid said Mortgage to Terwin Advisors LLC, by Prospective bidders may inspect the First Street, Seeking permission to re- Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 (formerly known as a copy of their New Jersey Business Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC, Attor- vehicle between the hours of 8:30 AM and construct and add onto a single-family Executive Order 134) apparent low bidder must provide a completed, signed Contrac- Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- ney in Fact, plaintiff herein. Said Assign- 2:00 PM on AUGUST 23rd, AND 24th dwelling retaining the entire existing foot- tor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Forms within seven (7) mit proof of registration will disqualify ment was recorded in Union County Clerk’s 2006 at the Westfield Board of Education, ings and foundation and retaining a mini- state busines days from the project bid date. the bid. Office in instrument no. 120274, recorded 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey. mum 25% of existing first floor contrary to Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Bidders are required to comply with the on July 26, 2006. In order to be considered, bids must be Sections 12.04F1, 11.12E5, 11.12E5, tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. The property being foreclosed is com- identified on the front of the mailing enve- 11.12E6, 11.12E7, 12.03B1 and 13.01B funded projects. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- monly known as 210 Inslee Place, Eliza- lopes “USED VEHICLE BID # B07-11 1, 2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et men the prevailing wage rates promul- beth, New Jersey. OR 3”. requires maximum allowable coverage of seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, gated by the New Jersey State Depart- YOU, JAMES C. ELF A/K/A JAMES C. Westfield Board of Education is not li- 20%. Proposed is 26%. Ordinance re- Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. ment of Labor and Industry for this project, ELF III A/K/A JAMES C. ELF II have been able for any bids lost in delivery by U.S. quires minimum front yard setback of 40 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 copies of which are on file in the Office of made a defendant for any interest you Mail or by any other delivery service, or feet. Proposed is 18.77 feet. Ordinance U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the the Town engineer. may have in the subject premises be- addressed other than as specified in this requires a minimum street side yard set- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Plans and specifications may be seen or cause you executed plaintiff’s note and notice. back for a corner lot of 20 feet. Proposed submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on procured at the office of the Town Engi- mortgage and are the owner of the mort- Forms for bidders are available from he is 18 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. neer, Public Works Center, 959 North gaged property and for any lien, claim or Business Office, Westfield Board of Edu- side yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The interest you may have in, to or against the cation, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New 3.8 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum website WWW.BIDX.COM. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow non-refundable cost of contract documents mortgaged premises, including any own- Jersey 07090, any business day 8:00 AM rear yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is the instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view is $50.00 made payable to the Town of ership interest. to 3:00 PM, telephone (908) 789-4407. 32 feet. Ordinance requires 7 foot setback and download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to Westfield, which must be paid in cash or Dated: August 14, 2006 The Board of Education reserves the for eaves. Proposed is + 2.8 feet. Ordi- download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. certified check. The Mayor and Council THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk right to waive any informalities in bids or to nance requires a minimum distance from Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT reserve the right to reject any bid, and to of the Superior Court of New Jersey reject any and all bids if it is in the best accessory structures to principal building OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the waive any informality in any bid, if in the PARKER, McCAY & CRISCUOLO interest of the Board to do so. of 10 feet. Proposed is 9 feet 4 inches. following locations: interest of the Town; it is deemed advis- Three Greentree Centre, Suite 401 By order of the Board of Education, Application approved with conditions. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 able to do so. Route 73 & Greentree Road Westfield, New Jersey. Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Kenneth B. Marsh PO Box 974 Kathleen A. Nemeth Robert Berman 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Town Engineer Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Secretary, Board of Adjustment Board Secretary 3 T - 8/17/06, 8/24/06 and 8/31/06, The Leader Fee: $217.26 1 T- 8/17/06, The Leader Fee: $70.89 1 T - 8/17/06, The Leader Fee: $69.36 1 T - 8/17/06, The Leader Fee: $58.14 1 T - 8/17/06, The Leader Fee: $46.92 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 17, 2006 Page 17 Israeli Dance Troupe POPCORN™ Talladega Nights: Ladies and Performs For Campers Gentlemen, Start your Laughter By MARYLOU MORANO Thursday, July 27. Entitled “Century Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Dance,” this presentation marked SCOTCH PLAINS – The distance the first time the show was performed One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent between Israel and Scotch Plains be- in the United States and the second By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER idol. came a little shorter recently, when time it was performed outside of Is- 3 popcorns Exhaust fumes and the sweet the Jewish Community Center (JCC) rael. It’s a laugh machine, inspired by smell of success make for a eu- of Central New Jersey hosted the Using many intricate dance moves, NASCAR, constructed by director phoric cloud. To complement the world-renowned Israeli dance troupe, Dance Life traced the history of dance Adam McKay and driven by Will numerous Nextel Cups he has gar- Dance Life. through the 1900s, providing a repre- Ferrell. Once you’re chortling along nered in his rapid rise to the top, Forty teens between the ages of 14 sentative sample of each decade. in its slipstream, caught up in the Ricky acquires a trophy wife. She is and 18 make up the dance company, More than 350 people attended the screwball groove Mr. Ferrell so effer- the pulchritudinous Carley, por- and four chaperones accompanied the performance in the JCC gym. Elabo- vescently maneuvers, you’ll want to trayed by Leslie Bibb. The winning group. Eighteen local families hosted rate lighting, interesting musical ac- ride its high-speed hijinks to the pair has two sons. They’re real win- the 44 Israelis for four nights. companiments and fascinating cos- checkered flag. ners of another sort. Prior to Thursday evening’s perfor- tumes contributed to the profession- Just don’t expect Talladega In short, the wiles of victory and mance, the members of Dance Life alism of each performance. Most of Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby the vanity it can engender have come worked at the JCC’s summer day camp, the dances were performed by the to contain any Caddyshack-like home to roost. But Ricky Bobby is Camp Yachad. There, the ensemble entire troupe, although some were Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lines you can chucklingly repeat having far too much fun luxuriating conducted dance workshops for camp- performed by smaller dance “teams.” BUMMERS’ CHOCOLATE...Terrence Howard (left) prepares to shoot a scene over the years. You’ll also find no in the power-hungry approval of his ers and staff members, reported assis- The group’s manager, Shavit Kremer- for Perfect Christmas in the alley behind Brummer’s Chocolate, as director Lance NASCAR sociology, no astute ob- dragon lady spouse and the generally tant camp director Michael Goldstein. Zilberman, choreographed many of Rivera (center) conferences with Queen Latifah and crew. servations about the sport’s ever- bad manners of his spoiled offspring “The dancers’ energy was infec- the dances. changing face. to take notice. tious,” he said. “Having Dance Life at the JCC It’s the low road only, skillfully Suffice it to note, Ricky Bobby Also, Dance Life performed as part allowed us to create connections be- written to extract the most guffaws cracks up, literally and figuratively, of the JCC’s Summer of Fun program tween our teens and Israeli teens,” Perfect Christmas per cubic inch of script. And while and cracks us up in the process. Ferrell for adults aged 60 and over, then said Mr. Goldstein. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 there are some colorful action se- is great here. The NASCAR champ attended a luncheon, on Wednesday, After its JCC performances, Dance miring the crew’s handiwork. ments they can usually begin to tackle quences, auto racing is but the venue, reduced to delivering pizzas on bi- July 26, at Congregation Beth Israel Life traveled to Manhattan, where “It’s really exciting the way they after filming has wrapped – while the buffoonery the goal. cycle is pure Buster Keaton. in Scotch Plains. the dancers attended lessons on come in here and change so many cameras are still rolling. The director Just the same, Ferrell has doubt- Of course, to complete this fall The highlight of the dance troupe’s Broadway. Afterwards, they traveled little things,” Lacko says. “They fo- hopes to complete a theatrical trailer lessly found the right gear. Take a real from grace, the trophy wife has found visit to the Scotch Plains area was its to Orlando, Florida to appear at Disney cus on one little area for a shot, and to release by the end of September. world situation or pursuit, set it rather a new mantel. It appears Cal wasn’t riveting performance at the JCC on World’s Magic Kingdom. then they move on to the next – it’s “That’s what film is all about – askew, and then make yourself its all that happy playing Sancho Panza very cool to watch.” getting it done,” Lockett says of the loveably wacky hero. to the race circuit’s Don Quixote. “I talked to a couple of the guys who push it will take to release Perfect It’s been done from Chaplin to And just to prove it, he’s taken his old were scouting the store a few weeks Christmas on time. “Whether you’ve Murphy, each comic imparting his pal’s place, both at the front of the ago,” Karlo says. “At first I thought got six weeks or six months, it’s all own signature. What marks pack and in his home. they’d just be filming something little about getting it done.” Ferrell’s contribution to the pan- No less than a miracle is needed. for TV, but this is really fun.” “I think the story is going to come theon is the sheer preposterous- So it seems highly improbable that The crew will merge the Starbucks across, even with the deadline,” Genier ness, the completely impossible the sudden appearance of Ricky’s long shots with exterior shots from says. “The footage looks great so far.” odds of his clueless dolt ever ac- absconded dad will prove the deus ex Brummer’s and a Rutherford dry complishing anything of worth or machina needed to recharge his ca- cleaners to give the illusion that the By the time production wraps for substance. reer. Gary Cole is funny as the trashy three locations are on the same street the day, it’s well after 10 p.m. and the This time he’s the racecar driver ne’er-do-well whose angelic mission in the movie’s fictitious Jersey town. sunset a few hours earlier has robbed heralded in the film’s subtitle, an idiot may or may not have an ulterior mo- “The shots in Westfield are big,” the troupe of the last daylight shot savant of the high-banked ovals. The tive. Rivera says of what the downtown they had planned to film before mov- opening scene, hardly complimen- Purposely silly in that dumb-and- locations mean to ing on to night- tary to the culture that spawned our dumber way so very popular in a lot his characters. time scenes. largest spectator sport, has Ricky of farce today, it’s all pretty insane. “Benjamin and They’ll send a Bobby birthed to poor white stereo- That’s the big joke. Taken into this Nancy frequent small crew back types in the backseat of a speeding cynical confidence, we are on the the same early the next Chevelle Super Sport. Hence, the inside. It’s the green flag. We’re free DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY...Israeli troupe Dance Life is in action at the JCC Starbucks. They morning to grab Lamarckian contention that our to laugh. And racing its way to our of Central NJ. could have prob- the footage. NASCAR hero was literally born to funny bone, Talladega Nights: The ably passed each “Westfield race. Ballad of Ricky Bobby is happy to HOME & GARDEN TRENDS other before and across the board Next frame, a distraught single oblige. H G T never known it.” has been very ac- mom chases a station wagon down * * * * * * * * commodating and the block, the vehicle appropriated Talladega Nights: The Ballad of The Rules of Addition William Doll patient,” Gibbons by aforementioned baby turned pre- Ricky Bobby, rated PG-13, is a Sony weaves in and out says after realign- cocious tyke. Fast-forward and we Pictures Entertainment release di- By CHRISTIE STORMS benefit from an architect’s expertise. of pockets of crew ing the next day’s can hardly keep up with Ricky rected by Adam McKay and stars Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Once your plans are drawn and a members, actors schedule and Bobby’s progress as he catapults Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Leslie While it’s hard not to be reminded contractor has been secured, it’s time and captivated by- wrapping up his from pit crew wrench to grandstand Bibb. Running time: 105 minutes of reading, writing and arithmetic to file for a building application and standers. He is Victoria McCabe for The Leader and The Times time in the town. this time of year as stores are over- the permits involved. This can be filming a behind- COFFEE ON THE SET...Starbucks em- “It’s not always flowing with school supplies, the type done in person or by mail, either by the-scenes docu- ployees hand out coupons to would-be easy to move pro- Fanwood’s Taylor Swaak of addition I’m referring to is of the the homeowner or the contractor. mentary that can patrons. The coffee shop closed for busi- duction into small home improvement variety. And simi- “I personally feel if you’re doing eventually join ness on Tuesday for the film shoot. town, but the lar to school, there are certain rules to an elaborate addition, you’re better Perfect Christmas as a DVD special town, the police and the store owners Wins WSW Art Contest learn if you are considering adding off having the contractor file it,” Mr. feature. “I’m getting great stuff,” he have been excellent to us.” WESTFIELD – The Westfield Thirty five other prizewinners re- onto your home, whether it’s for a Freedman suggested. says, video camera in hand, as his * * * * Summer Workshop, a division of the ceived a free ticket to attend the single tiny porch or multiple levels of This is because town construction eyes scan over crew members lug- Rivera finds truth in his characters New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, Workshop Theater’s performance of living space. officials may have certain inquiries ging some particularly cumbersome and believes that audiences will even recently held an art contest to cel- Seussical. Among them were Alyssha Most people are aware that when about the project, and a homeowner equipment. “The cast and crew are a associate with J-Jizzy, whose mis- ebrate the 35th anniversary of the John, Claire Dorwart, Mary you undertake any home improve- may not readily know the answers. lot of fun, and I’m catching some aligned priorities are “ultimately a organization. Norwine, Allyson Morgenthal, Char- ment project, there is a good chance Permit fees vary. Lionel Santana, a great candid moments.” product of what his career created.” lotte Zee, Anastasia Smolenski, you’re going to need a town permit to technical assistant in Westfield’s He’ll have to keep some of those “I think that’s something that can Caroline Zee, Alex Palatucci, Erica proceed. Building Department, gave a basic moments off the finished product to happen to a lot of entertainers – mu- Cheung, Kristin Hauge, Jessica Xu, Steve Freedman, construction offi- overview of pricing. gear the documentary towards a PG sicians, movie stars, football players Audrey Yan, Clancy Nolan, Renee cial for Westfield, clarified which “There’s a range, but for additions audience. “People have been very – they can forget that it takes more Dorwart, Michelle Tager, Rena Pop- types of improvements need permits it’s usually about $24 per $1000 of candid,” he laughs. than just ‘buy me a gift,’” he says. “It pers, Nicole DiGiorgio and Nava and which do not. Certain terms or the total cost of the project,” Mr. Doll is the observer, and he’s taking takes ‘happy birthday,’ it takes spend- Hirschorn. conditions can vary from town to Santana said. in all he can from the director, produc- ing time with family.” Other winners included Jenna town, but the basics are usually the He clarified that some permits have ers, cast and crew (last week he and What makes his film the ‘perfect’ Reed, Geena Gao, Julie Brownstone, same. set fees, although the following Terrence Howard shot a spoof of Christmas movie, Rivera says (grace- Jessie Fang, Rachel Harth, Victoria “Siding, roofs, decks, porches, ad- merely serve as basic guidelines: MTV’s “Cribs” in Howard’s trailer, he fully overlooking the pun), is that Zebrowski, Andrew Huang, Erica ditions, new kitchens and baths, fin- A demolition permit is generally says). He’ll take his more practical “people’s wants and needs are given Rippenger, Kaitlin Abrams, Isabella ishing a basement or attic all require $92, projects viewed as alterations, observations to Romania next spring, to them, and they find that they’re D’Olier-Lees, Sydney Chase Barker, permits,” Mr. Freedman said. “Any such as porticos, are a minimum of when he’ll film his own directorial/ actually doing it themselves – every- Kelly Bohall, Jordan Binkowitz, bearing or non-bearing partition or $42, electrical permits are $46, plumb- writing debut. “They’re all working so body finds what’s inside of them.” Daniel Maran, Caroline Coletta, even to install paneling also needs a ing is $42, and fire is $46. hard right now, and being here is the “This is the beauty of Christmas – Alison Jaruzelski and Samantha permit because of fire codes.” Mr. Santana also mentioned that best way to prepare for my own shoot. it’s that wish list, it’s waking up on Bordman. However, he explained that when the Department of Community Af- I don’t even have to ask for advice,” he Christmas morning and hoping that For information on any of the pro- adding only a small section of siding fairs can tack a few dollars onto cer- says. “I’m learning so much while I’m one of those packages contains that grams of the New Jersey Workshop or roofing (less than 25 percent of the tain permits. just filming the action.” one special thing,” he says. “The for the Arts, visit their studios at 150- total area), you do not need a permit. Permits also require time to secure And behind-the-scenes action people in this movie find their one Taylor Swaak 152 East Broad Street in Westfield, As far as kitchens and baths, re- before the project can begin. abounds. Outside of the normal post- special thing.” call (908) 789-9696 or log on to placing cabinetry without “Zoning has 10 business days, and production push to get a movie out, the It’s a safe bet that Queen Latifah’s Students were asked to submit a njworkshopforthearts.com. reconfiguring the space, plumbing or we have 20 business days,” Mr. Freed- fast approach of the holiday movie narrator would agree – that’s just like drawing depicting something they electric, does not require a permit. man said. So on average, permits can season creates some extra challenges Christmas is supposed to feel. liked about attending the workshop. New Businesses Replacing windows only requires take between four and six weeks. for Perfect Christmas, Rivera says. * * * * Taylor Swaak of Fanwood, a sixth a permit if the new windows are a He reported that permit requests People are working on pre-promotion, View exclusive photo albums of the grade student at Park Middle School Open In Westfield different size or configuration than are addressed in the order received. music and editing – production ele- film shoot at goleader.com/photos. in Scotch Plains, won. The theme of WESTFIELD — The grand open- the originals. He mentioned there are emergency her picture emphasized the impor- ings of dentist David Weinman, Just And before you start interviewing exceptions, such as a damaged roof tance of making friends. As the grand- Bead Yourself and the relocated En- architects and contractors regarding or boiler that needs to be replaced prize winner, Taylor received a $350 richment Center all occurred recently additions, garages, decks and porches, right away. gift certificate to attend any New Jer- in Westfield. it’s best to check with your town’s The number of applications the sey Workshop for the Arts program. Dr. Weinman offers dentistry building department to get an idea department receives also affects the complimented by advanced techno- whether the project is feasible. timeframe. Folk Singer to Perform logical procedures. His practice is “I would go to the zoning depart- “Some weeks we only get 10 per- located at 552 East Broad Street. ment first,” Mr. Freedman recom- mits and some weeks we’ll have In Local Concert Series Just Bead Yourself recently mended. “Try to get a verbal commit- maybe 100 permits, so it depends,” WESTFIELD – Guitarist and folk opened at 254 East Broad Street and ment or informal hearing before bring- Mr. Freedman said. singer Patty Larkin will perform at is a place to create jewelry such as ing any plans or applications for per- As each phase of your project is the Coffee with a Conscience Con- necklaces, bracelets, earrings and mits.” completed, the appropriate inspec- cert Series on Saturday, September rings. This is because there is no point in tion needs to be scheduled. For ex- 16. Tickets can be purchased for $25 The Enrichment Center recently having elaborate plans drawn up with- ample, before sheetrock and insula- and the show, beginning at 8 p.m. will relocated to 625 Central Avenue due out knowing what your property’s tion can be installed, the rough plumb- be held at the Westfield First United to their need for more space. This setback zones are and whether your ing and electrical work needs to be Methodist Church on East Broad St. move enabled the Enrichment Cen- plans will violate them. Even when approved, etc. For more information, visit ter to offer more choices than their adding a simple portico over your “The biggest mistake people make pattylarkin.com. usual programs. front stoop, there is the setback dis- is calling for an inspection appoint- tance from the curb to consider. ment before the work is completed,” Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Once you know this information, Mr. Freedman said. “Don’t assume CHRISTMAS TREES AND SUMMER SHORTS...Downtown Westfield patrons have your plans designed to con- it’s going to be ready. Make sure the gather across the street from Starbucks to watch the Perfect Christmas crew in form to those specifications. And if builder is finished and satisfied with action. you wish to build out beyond that, his work.” you can apply for a variance. The Mr. Freedman emphasized that per- important thing to remember if you mits and inspections protects you by do choose to apply for a variance is assuring that projects are structurally NJ Filming Tax Incentives that it is a timely process that can last sound. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 several months and still be rejected. And when you sell your home, a during 2005 earned the state $85.5 somewhere like Kansas,” he says. Your town’s zoning official can walk buyer has the right to request to see million, and since 1978, the NJ Mo- Scotch Plains native Patrick Gib- you through the steps involved be- permits for any projects you’ve done. tion Picture and TV Commission’s bons, the second assistant director fore going before the board of ad- Failure to produce these can result in first year, production has made the for Perfect Christmas, predicts that justment. astronomical fines. state a billion dollars. New Jersey will become a popular You also need to decide whether “And if we find the job wasn’t done Perfect Christmas assistant loca- place to find locations for movie or not your project requires an archi- right,” Mr. Freedman added, “We can tion manager Brendan O’Rourke shoots because of the new tax incen- tect. make you rip it out.” says that film production in and tives, as well as its wealth of talent “All commercial work needs Reminds me of yet another lesson around New York City has been and various types of possible loca- architect’s plans,” Mr. Freedman said. learned from school days past, break- booming and that New Jersey’s tax tions. “But an owner of a single family ing the rules does have its conse- incentives should draw more film “Filming in New Jersey seems to home can draw his own plans provid- quences. crews to the state. be an up-and-coming trend, and the Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing he knows what he’s doing and Do you have a home or garden “I think that now when people are tax benefits are just making it easier,” DOWNTOWN JAZZ SHOWCASE…Westfield resident Glenn Alexander (left) performs downtown with the Glenn Alexander Trio on July 25 as part of the Sweet they’re professional.” question or topic you’d like to see looking for a quaint town to shoot in, he said. “You’re going to see an Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival. Spectators filled the sidewalks along both sides The larger and/or more complex covered in this column? Send your it’ll be more convenient for them to influx of New York-based movies of Central Avenue to listen. Pictured are Mr. Alexander on guitar, Steve Loecher your project is, the more likely you’ll inquiries to [email protected]. look for a place in New Jersey than being filmed in Jersey.” on drums and Kermit Driscoll on bass. Page 18 Thursday, August 17, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

‘Perfect Christmas’ in August: Westfield Looks A Lot Like Christmas for Movie Shoot By VICTORIA McCABE Though the film’s composite Jer- perfect for the holiday romance, but J Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sey town is not explicitly named, Jizzy just happens to be the music Christmas has come early for down- Westfield claims a key share of the producer Benjamin wants to win over photos courtesy of Lauren Vernick town Westfield this year – during the scenery spotlight. “The first snow- with his demo, and things begin to get CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST...(above) Queen Latifah signs autographs in be- past week, the town has brimmed flake that falls onto Queen Latifah’s complicated... Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tween takes. (below) A crew sets up with wreaths and twinkle lights, shop- tongue falls here,” producer Joe ALL THE QUEEN’S MEN...Perfect Christmas stars Morris Chestnut and Terence Elm Street last Monday for filming. pers bundled up to brace the cold, a Genier says. “We set up the whole The entire movie is filmed and set Howard discuss a scene with director/writer Lance Rivera behind Westfield’s dusting of snow on the ground, a tone of the movie here – the Westfield in New Jersey, and assistant location Brummer’s Chocolate. hotdog stand, film crews, award-win- shots are very significant.” manager Brendan O’Rourke says that says. “I’m loving how I get to act how ing in and out of the building and ning actors… The opening scene of the movie is Westfield was one of several towns I want to in this movie.” throngs of onlookers gather at both Well, maybe it’s not exactly a an aerial shot that pans down onto scouted for the film. the front and back store entrances, Westfield Christmas. But it’s exactly Elm Street, where we meet the ubiq- “We were looking for something By mid-afternoon, a crowd lines but Brummer is unfazed. the holiday scene that director/writer/ uitous narrator that Jersey-girl Latifah quaint,” he says. “We pulled resources the side of blocked-off Elm Street, He’s no stranger to movie shoots – producer Lance Rivera envisions for (Chicago, Taxi) plays with a knowing and checked out a bunch of different watching the action. Everyone’s chat- Woody Allen shot scenes for Radio Perfect Christmas, a family-friendly glimmer of Christmas magic. She towns. We had lots of options, but we tering about the Christmas-in-August Days at Brummer’s former Jersey romantic comedy that Flavor Unit pauses a moment to savor the fallen really liked Westfield.” star-laden spectacle, and the excite- City location – although this is the Entertainment, Queen Latifah’s pro- snowflake – it’s “just like Christmas After the locations department pro- ment surrounding the film isn’t lim- first time his Westfield storefront has duction company, plans to release in is supposed to taste,” she smiles. poses filming spots and the director, ited to inquisitive Westfielders. made the big screen. time for this year’s holiday movie production designers, producers, di- Lockett has flown in from Los “I’m here at their disposal,” he says season. The sight behind the scenes is quite rector of photography and art depart- Angeles fresh off of another movie of the film crew. “They’re here to do A chunk of the movie’s scenes use extraordinary – on a hot August Tues- ment agree on the best choices, the shoot to join his longtime friends in their job, I’m here to do mine. They’re parts of downtown Westfield as a day, a rapt audience lines one side of heads of each crew department do a production. He has worked on mul- professionals – I step back and let backdrop, and for a few days in Au- the usually lazy summer street while “tech scout” to assess the practicality tiple projects with Latifah and her them do their work.” gust, the town lights up with holiday across the dotted line the elaborate of a particular site – Westfield can business partner Shakim Compere He pauses. (and Hollywood) buzz. holiday activity holds everyone cap- indeed accommodate a crane, a host over the past 16 years, and he raves “I did get to meet Queen Latifah,” tive. of extras and some complicated park- about Perfect Christmas and the buzz he says with a smile. “When we were shooting on Elm, I ing needs, so the crew gives the down- it has generated among people in the * * * * just thought, ‘Wow – this could really town locations the green light. business. Fast-forward a week to this Tues- be a Christmas town,’” the director “It’s a beautiful town, and it’s so “Usually, the first thing an actor day – the cast and crew are back in reflects. “You couldn’t have built that magical at Christmas time,” says Per- will ask about a project is money or Westfield to film scenes at Starbucks on a soundstage and pulled off the fect Christmas second assistant di- who is attached to it, but in this case, on Central Avenue. After four days of vibe of what was already there in rector and Scotch Plains native Patrick everyone was calling us and just say- shooting major scenes in Jersey City, Westfield.” Gibbons, envisioning the movie’s ing, ‘I want to be a part of this project their stakeout at Starbucks will be an Rivera, a lover of the classic Frosty whirlwind opening scene on Elm – any part of it.’ Two weeks into all-day affair. the Snowman and Rudolph movies, Street. filming, people in Hollywood are still Outside, gray morning skies pose a penned the script with Marc Calixte “Once we started seeing different calling us,” he says. threat of rain; inside Starbucks, Christ- and has dreamt up towns, Westfield mas spirit is everywhere. The chalk- a charming holi- immediately felt The sun is setting, it’s after 8 p.m., boards advertise peppermint hot day romantic com- like the kind of and Brummer’s owner George chocolate and Christmas blends, gar- edy. community we Brummer sits in the back room of his lands adorn the windows and holiday “I’ve never seen wanted – the store, taking it all in. gifts line the wall. a movie like this whole feeling, the “I was approached a week ago about The film crew has actually taken for the urban com- whole vibe of the the film shoot,” he says. “A location out the store’s main doorway and munity,” associate town,” Rivera re- scout came in and took photos, and fitted a bay window in its place for Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times producer Stevie members. “You they contacted me with a definite exterior shots, and even Starbucks MEET THE PRESS...At right, Westfield Leader journalist Victoria McCabe Lockett says. “It’s feel like magic answer a few days ago.” regulars do a double take at how speaks with Stevie Lockett, associate producer for Perfect Christmas. a great Christmas could happen He’s been at the store since 7:30 in seamlessly the new configuration has movie – a movie here.” the morning to let the crew get ready blended into the storefront. for the kids. What * * * * for the shoot. The sales floor is Starbucks employees Chris Lacko From Silent Films to a makes this differ- Two weeks af- crammed with as many crew mem- and Kathy Karlo stand outside, ad- ent is the great ter a group of al- bers as possible, movie stars are walk- CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 ‘Perfect Christmas’ story.” most 20 depart- Flavor Unit has ment heads agree a deal at Para- on Westfield’s po- Filming in Westfield Through the Ages mount that in- tential, a small By KELSI BROWNING the ideal location to film because spired Rivera, a crew transforms a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Westfield looks like the kind of first-time screen- block of Elm Victoria McCabe for The Leader and The Times Due to Westfield’s appeal as a town where magic could happen.” writer and former BAH HUMBUG...Terence Howard Street into a win- quaint suburban town, many movie The whimsical, quaint feeling one business partner of prepares for his cameo as the antago- ter wonderland. directors and producers have con- gets upon entering Westfield helps Biggie Smalls, to nist to Queen Latifah’s narrator. The next day sidered it as a location spot for mov- to emphasize the themes of miracles, write the script. (last Tuesday) is ies, television shows and commer- magic and wishes that are apparent “They were specifically asking for a the sixth day of a 26-day shoot, and cials. in Perfect Christmas. certain kind of movie, and I just knew the cast and crew have shot about a Recent interest in Westfield as a Westfield isn’t the only local town exactly what they wanted,” he says. fifth of the movie by the time they filming location began with the used for movie locations. A 2005 They wanted a good children’s descend on downtown Westfield. The town’s na- remake of movie, and Rivera imagined one ensemble starts to gather at 6 a.m., tional televi- Guess Who framed against a Christmas backdrop. and by the time most businesses sion debut on starring Ashton “There hasn’t been a good black spring to life, the parking lot behind the hit show Kutcher and Christmas story in a while,” he says. Panera is jumping with the orga- “Ed.” In the Bernie Mack His story begins to unfold on nized chaos of a movie crew in full opening shots was filmed in Westfield streets – we meet our hero, swing. There are three separate of the credits, nearby Benjamin (Morris Chestnut, Ladder downtown locations where the crew one can see the Cranford. Na- 49, Breakin’ All The Rules), as he will shoot scenes before heading to Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times familiar tive New weaves in and out of a frenzy of Jersey City the next day, so crew CHRISTMAS BLEND...Gifts and garlands line Starbucks shelves to give the coffee shop its distinctive holiday feel. The cast and crew of Perfect Christmas Rialto The- Jerseyan Zach shoppers. members hustle from the alley be- filmed multiple scenes at the Central Avenue location for more than 12 hours on atre, as well as Braff’s Garden “He is a struggling musician, but hind Panera to Elm Street to the Tuesday. other State (2004), his challenges don’t just apply to interior of Brummer’s and back to Westfield andmusic,” Rivera says of his protago- make sure everything runs smoothly. landmarks. Nickelodeon’s nist. “There are struggling writers, Tax Benefits Offer Incentives Nevertheless, A SHAKE WITH FLEETING FAME, classic “Pete & struggling directors, struggling It’s 10 a.m., and Terrence Howard Westfield’s March 28, 2003…Actor Tom Cavanagh of Pete” also shot farmers…everyone faces things that is sitting in his trailer, dressed like a “Ed” greets Leader assistant publisher Dave to Film in New Jersey tree-lined Corbin near Westfield’s train station plaza. in Cranford. make them strive to be better in their bum, playing guitar and singing some streets, award- Scotch lives.” original songs he’s working on to By KELSI BROWNING Despite Westfield’s recent deci- winning downtown and stately Plains has been star-struck lately; Benjamin finds himself playing a relax during filming lulls. and SARAH QUELLER sion to increase the fee allowing homes landed it other “starring roles,” filming for Watching the Detectives mall Santa Claus to make it through “I’m like the devil in this movie,” Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and The Times companies to film downtown, Per- and wasn’t stuck with Stuckyville starring Lucy Liu (Charlie’s An- the holiday season, and amid all the he grins, showing the grimy makeup WESTFIELD – The New Jersey fect Christmas production designer forever. gels: Full Throttle, Kill Bill: Vol. 1) children who sit on his lap he hears a on his teeth. “I pop up from time to Economic Development Authority Anne Stuhler said Perfect Christmas Westfield is no stranger to the and Cillian Murphy (Red Eye, heartwarming wish from little Emily time and put my two cents in.” (EDA) recently approved $10.2 mil- Productions picked Westfield as a silver screen; director D.W. Griffith Batman Begins, Cold Mountain) oc- – all she wants for Christmas is for The Mr. Bah Humbug to Latifah’s lion in financial assistance to 10 film filming location because of its “re- filmed a series of silent shorts in curred in late July, adding to the list someone to compliment her mom. jolly narrator, Howard (Hustle and production projects in New Jersey, ally pretty stores that are all differ- town between the years 1910 and of famous movies shot there, which Emily’s mother, Nancy (Gabrielle Flow, Crash) appears in different in- according to the EDA. ent.” 1912, including Sunshine Sue includes the original Amityville Hor- Union, Bring It On, Breakin’ All The carnations to antagonize the other The EDA, along with the NJ Divi- Westfield is a “lively, wonderful (1910), Muggsy’s First Sweetheart ror. Rules), has divorced the emotionally characters. sion of Taxation, approved tax ben- place” with a “really nice small town (1910), The Adventures of Billy Westfield has also been used as a detached rapper-turned-mogul- He is on a mini-break from filming efits for film companies that spend feel,” said Stuhler, who grew up in (1911) and various others. After location for national commercial turned-clothing-designer-slash-pro- a crime drama, The Brave One, in at least 60 percent of their total pro- the Westfield. “Ed,” location scouts spread the spots for Cotton. In the commercial, ducer J-Jizzy (Charlie Murphy, New York with Jodie Foster, and he duction expenses in New Jersey, as Anthology owner Melissa Defalco word about Westfield, and many although the stores are renamed “Chapelle’s Show,” Roll Bounce), and leaves for Croatia with Richard Gere an incentive for companies to shoot and Scott’s Shoes representative Phil other things have been filmed here “Clothes to get you hired,” “Clothes she raises their three children while for a movie shoot at the beginning of movies in the state. Baum both said that closing off since. to get you fired,” etcetera, one can dreaming of finding a good man. September. “(Queen Latifah) asked Perfect Christmas Productions, Quimby Street to shoot Perfect Perfect Christmas director/writer clearly make out the familiar store- “Nancy had a rich and famous hus- me to cameo here, and of course I LLC, a Flavor Unit Entertainment Christmas did not greatly hinder Lance Rivera said that Westfield was fronts of Elm Street. band, but she doesn’t need that fast wanted to do it.” holding company, will receive the business. Westfield offers many benefits lifestyle. She wants a family life for Walking back towards the set, he benefits of the tax breaks. The com- “It didn’t effect us at all,” Baum for film crews and actors. “Because her children,” Rivera says. “She wants points out the First United Methodist pany is producing Perfect Christ- said. of its proximity to New York City,” someone to play with her sons, some- Church building and compares the mas, which stars Gabrielle Union Both Defalco and Baum said said Perfect Christmas second as- one to treat her girl like a princess.” façade to that of his Pennsylvania and Morris Chestnut and has filmed shooting movies brings people down- sistant director Patrick Gibbons Someone does treat her girl like home. “I haven’t had a chance to take multiple scenes in Westfield. town to watch the production, and said, “It is cheaper to film within a she’s a princess – Benjamin wants to in too much of Westfield,” he says, According to the EDA, the project they said those spectators will often 25-mile radius of New York City, honor Emily’s wish, so when he spots “but it looks like a great town.” is expected to ultimately cost stay to shop. and it is easier for actors to com- Nancy through the Starbucks win- Hours later, Howard stands on Elm $7,919,781, excluding post-produc- According to the NJ Motion Pic- mute here.” He added jokingly, “I dow, he rushes over to pay her a Street, and the blackened teeth and tion expenses. ture and TV Commission, in the year also wanted this location because it compliment and then disappears. tattered clothes have been traded in The EDA reports that 76 percent 2005, 937 projects filmed in New was five minutes from my (Scotch A run-in inside Brummer’s brings for a clean face and a sharp suit. By of the overall cost, or $5,871,471, Jersey, including an “unheard of” 92 Plains) house.” Benjamin and Nancy together – nightfall, he’s inside of Brummer’s, will be spent in New Jersey. The feature films. Katie Taylor contributed research Nancy corners the big-hearted mys- dressed as a store employee. company is estimated to receive a Production work in New Jersey to this article. tery man and asks him out. All seems “I’m having a lot of fun here,” he $1,204,370 tax benefit. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

Cassie Lo and Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS...Selected streets and stores enjoy a holiday makeover from the Perfect Christmas crew. Flavor Unit Entertainment, Queen Latifah’s production company, plans to release the holiday romantic comedy in time for this year’s holiday movie season. The movie, shot entirely in New Jersey, sets several scenes against a Westfield backdrop.