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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 18, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 12-115 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS DWC to Offer East Broad Street Trolley Rides, Devel. Approved Photos with Santa By BETSEY BURGDORF Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Lazafama, who had also testified last Specially Written for The Westfield Leader month, noted at the Monday evening At the Monday night meeting of Unanimously, the Planning Board meeting, that a parking survey was the Downtown Westfield Corpora- approved two projects slated for East done on Thursday, November 4, Fri- tion (DWC) it was reported that Holi- Broad Street proposed by A & R, day, November 5 and Saturday No- day Trolley rides will be available the LLC, one on the second and third vember 6. He stated that he saw many weekend of December 11 and 12, as floors of the PNC Bank building and spaces taken by other area residents well as the weekend of December 18 the other for the parking lot across the before the bank even opened and noted and 19. The trolley will begin at the street. The special meeting regarding that the busiest traffic day was on south side train station making stops the projects was held on Monday Friday. This he attributed to people at Lord & Taylor, East Broad Street evening. being paid on a Friday. Mr. Lazafama and Central Avenue. It will run from The first project involves convert- also stated that there would be a one- noon until 3 p.m. ing the second and third floors of the way access into the parking lot from Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus PNC bank building, formerly used as North and Broad Street and two-way will also be held at the south side train offices into eight residential condo- access on Broad Street. station on Sunday, November 28, from miniums. PNC would continue its Board member, Jay Macdonald, noon until 4 p.m. operation on the first floor. asked Mr. Lazafama if he or any other A Holiday Gift Wrap will be avail- Last month, project architect, Bar- representatives had talked to anyone able this year at Liberty Travel lo- bara Vincentsen, testified that out of at the bank asking if any new market- cated on the corner of Elm and East the eight residential units, two were ing strategies would be implemented Broad Street on Saturday, December designed as two-story duplexes and in light of the new Commerce bank 4, 11 and 18. the remaining six were proposed as coming to town. Mr. Lazafama stated Beginning on Saturday, November 27, and continuing through Saturday, flats. Additionally, she stated that six that no one had talked to PNC offi- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader units were slated as having two bed- cials. TRIBUTE TO THE FORGOTTEN...Westfield’s Korean War Memorial was officially dedicated on Veteran’s Day last December 18, carolers will be roam- rooms and the remaining two units At the conclusion of the testimony, week. The memorial was built by Kevin Devaney as his Eagle Scout project and is a tribute to the three Westfield residents ing the downtown singing. The were proposed as one bedroom, with CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 who lost their lives during the Korean War. The photograph above is a collage. Dickens Carolers will be featured the smallest unit measuring 903 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The square feet. The entrance to the resi- Watson Highlanders Bagpipe Band dential units would be on the second can be heard from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. floor, where there would be a lobby Veteran’s Day Ceremonies Held in Westfield, and the Escape Women’s Barbershop with security. Quartet will perform from 1 p.m. This month Ms. Vincentsen testi- until 3 p.m. fied that she met with members of the The DWC has requested free park- Downtown Westfield Corporation S. Plains, FW Remember Those Forgotten ing for the holiday season and is wait- (DWC) and that it was decided that ing a response from the town council. the fountain that sits in front of the By LAUREN S. PASS II, the Korean War and Vietnam. the muse of history, watching over war” – Korea, was forgotten in “The added benefit of that would go PNC bank would be removed and a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield’s war memorials are scat- downtown. In 2002 the September 11 Westfield, until Westfield High School a long way,” said Executive Director small plaza area with raised Last Thursday, ceremonies were tered around town. The men who lost memorial became what we all hoped student Kevin Devaney came along. Sherry Cronin. Parking in the south flowerbeds would be put in its place. held in each of the area towns to rec- their lives during Vietnam are memo- to be the last of war memorials. For his Eagle Scout project Kevin side train station lot is always free Last month many members of the ognize Veteran’s Day and attendance rialized at the entrance to Memorial Westfield lost 18 young men in has now forever remembered the three after noon on weekdays and free all planning board stated that they had was high, showing that residents have Pool. There’s a small memorial to the World War I, another 85 in WW II, 10 Westfield residents who lost their lives day Saturday and Sunday. concerns over the parking in the PNC not forgotten those who have served Spanish American War on North Av- in Vietnam, three in Korea and 12 on during the Korean War. Fought from The DWC’s Economic Develop- bank and also stated that they were the United States and those who are enue. Most notably the World War I September 11. 1950 to 1953, 21 nations fought against ment Committee held a Community concerned about the number of en- currently serving. monument towers above with Cleo, In typical fashion, the “forgotten CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Based Development Workshop for trances and exits into the lot. The Scotch Plains ceremony was local businesses to help them think Professional Planner, Michael held at the Village Green, at the inter- outside the box in terms of advertis- section of Park Avenue and Front ing. Mrs. Cronin personally visited Street. The War Memorial at the inter- Student’s Death in Mountainside most businesses in town to invite them Special Holiday section lists the names of those from to the workshop. According to Mrs. Scotch Plains whose lives were lost in Cronin, there was not one south side Publishing Date World War I, II, Korea and Vietnam. May Be Drug-Related, Police Say business owner who took advantage Next week’s edition of the While 89 Scotch Plains residents of the program. By KIM BROADWELL house while injuring and cutting him- teenager had been visiting. newspaper will be mailed to sub- served in WWI, only three lost their Specially Written for The Westfield Leader When southside business owner and scribers and placed in stores on lives. Twenty-four Scotch Plains resi- self. The report concludes by stating According to Mountainside Cap- board member Richard Fromkin dents gave their lives in World War II, In a shocking turn of events, Ber- that the teenager sustained more inju- tain Richard Osieja, an ongoing ac- asked the board to consider paying Wednesday, November 24 due to keley Heights teenager, Cole Barrier, the Thanksgiving Day holiday. three more in Korea, another three in ries trying to escape from the house. tive investigation is being conducted for a south side holiday advertising Vietnam and three on September 11. lost his life early last week after a Mountainside and Westfield police into the case. Lab results from the section in a local newspaper Mrs. Please submit articles and pho- confusing afternoon that started with tographs by this weekend to en- The September 11 memorial is lo- officers entered the home through the drug paraphernalia were not yet ready. Cronin said that the DWC did not pay cated on Plainfield Avenue. a visit to a fellow schoolmate who broken glass only to find the young Captain Osieja noted that although for advertising. sure consideration for publishing resides in Mountainside. – e-mail to: [email protected]. In front of the Fanwood Memorial student unconscious and bleeding earlier newspaper reports state that “Everyone is paying into the DWC Library, a simple plaque is set in According to a news release issued heavily. the teenagers might have been using Horace Corbin and the DWC focuses on the north stone listing the 12 names of those from the Borough of Mountainside Po- Police further noted that drug para- marijuana laced with formaldehyde side,” Mr. Fromkin said. Publisher lice Department, the 17-year-old stu- phernalia was found at the scene of or embalming fluid and phencyclid- who lost their lives during WW I and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 dent of Governor Livingston High School the home in Mountainside where the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 in Berkeley Heights died at 7:58 a.m. on November 7 after being rushed to Uni- WFD Controls Damage versity Hospital the day before. Because of patient confidentially laws and the WHS Students Support Kehler young age of those involved, police could not comment on the condition of the To Forest Ave. Complex teenage girl that Cole was visiting. Stadium, Track Improvements By BENJAMIN B. CORBIN On Friday at 3:01 p.m., Westfield According to police, the young man Specially Written for The Westfield Leader responded to a working structure fire was running through traffic on Route 22 By ED COONEY nance the construction of a new track homeowner approximately $18 a year. Several calls around the area and a at 800 Forest Avenue, the Forest Av- in Mountainside, just before 3 p.m. on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and artificial turf field at Kehler Sta- The board heard from WHS stu- fire at the apartment complex at 800 enue Apartments. Cranford Engine November 6 before breaking into a home, At the Westfield Board of Educa- dium. The current track, according to dent athletes who support the new Forest Avenue, kept the Westfield Fire Company came to Westfield Head- allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman tion meeting on Tuesday several items Ms. Hunnicutt, “has long outlived its track and field. They urged passage Department busy last week. quarters for cover up. and running through her screen door. were discussed including the upcom- expected lifespan.” of the bond to “assure the continued On November 8 at 8 a.m. the fire Deputy Chief Daniel Kelly told He then allegedly tried to carjack ing $1.4 million bond referendum on She said the needed repairs would growth and success of the Westfield department responded to Linden Fire The Westfield Leader, “The fire origi- another woman’s car while pounding Tuesday, December 14, for Kehler be too costly to include as part of the Track and Field program.” Headquarters on mutual aid for cover nated in the bedroom of the second and damaging the hood of her car — Stadium improvements, revamped yearly budget. According to her, the In addition, representatives from the up. Linden had a working four family floor apartment. Fire damage was and breaking into another home by guidance counselor programs and the proposed bond comes on the heels of girl’s lacrosse team, the field hockey apartment building structure fire. contained to the second floor apart- running through the homeowner’s school website improvements. new state legislation that could have a team and the football team spoke. There were no further calls in ment with smoke and water damage plate glass window. Board member Alice Hunnicutt, negative financial impact on the bud- Westfield citizens will be asked to Westfield while the fire department affecting both the second floor apart- Police said that while in the second chairperson of the board’s Facilities geting process. approve the bond for the track and was out on mutual aid. ment and the first floor apartment.” home, the young man had done ex- Committee made a presentation con- She stated that the $1.4 million field at Kehler Stadium by public vote On Veteran’s Day, Kenilworth had a No one sustained injuries at the tensive damage to the interior of the cerning the bond referendum to fi- bond will cost the average Westfield CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 three-alarm fire at Civile Ristorante scene and the fire was deemed acci- Italiano on North 20th Street. Many dental. The Westfield-Mountainside towns responded including the Westfield Chapter of the American Red Cross Leaves Will Be Bagged Food Donations Sought Fire Department. On mutual aid, came in to relocate the family of four Westfield sent Engine 5 to Cover that was displaced by the fire. Kenilworth’s fire headquarters. While While the department was fighting For Thanksgiving Meals on cover up, Westfield responded to two the structure fire, two additional calls In Westfield Next Fall AREA – Several area organiza- The Boy Scouts have also been more calls in Westfield. came in which were covered. By LAUREN S. PASS program…prohibiting all yard wastes tions are collecting food to distrib- conducting a special food drive for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from being placed at the curb or along ute to families on Thanksgiving. the Thanksgiving holiday at the In the leaf pickup notice that was the street for more than seven days A group of local volunteers are Westfield Public Schools Adminis- sent to all Westfield residents a few prior to scheduled collection or the assisting the Community Food tration Building, 302 Elm Street weeks ago, it noted that next year placing of yard waste closer than 10 Bank of New Jersey in collecting over the last few weeks. leaves will have to be bagged, instead feet from any storm sewer inlet along frozen turkeys on Saturday, No- The American Red Cross Tri- of being piled at the curb. the street, unless they are bagged or vember 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in County Chapter is collecting can According to Town Engineer Ken- otherwise containerized.” the driveway of Franklin Elemen- goods and non-perishable donations neth Marsh, under the new federal Town Administrator James Gildea tary School in Westfield. until Tuesday, November 23. The Phase II Storm Water Management told The Westfield Leader that the At Washington Elementary Red Cross is also seeking people to plan, yard waste is prohibited from town could suffer penalties from the School in Westfield, first graders donate turkeys, which can only be being left in the street for a period of state if this is not enforced. are assembling food baskets as an accepted on Tuesday, November more than seven days. Mr. Marsh said that the town is still act of kindness. 23 after 8 a.m. due to lack of refrig- Mr. Marsh said that it would be looking for a loophole in the new law, Boy Scouts at McKinley Elemen- eration space. The Tri-County unfeasible for the town to be able to but that the town wanted to advise tary School in Westfield have be- Chapter services 22 towns in Union, pick up on all streets within seven people that they might have to start gun a holiday gift drive, sponsored Middlesex and Somerset Counties. days. bagging leaves next year. by Early Act students. A commu- For more information call (908) According to the new regulation, Currently in Westfield, if you bag nity service project organized in 756-6414. “municipalities shall either adopt and your leaves you can use the on-call cooperation with the Rotary of Dan Birnbaum of the Scotch enforce an ordinance that prohibits pickup service offered by the town. Westfield. The group will donate to Plains-Fanwood High School placing non-containerized yard Other area towns, such as 14 families. DECA chapter reported that the wastes in the street or shall develop a Mountainside, already require that Westfield High School’s Student organization would donate food to yard waste collection and disposal residents bag their leaves. Council is also conducting a food the Fanwood Presbyterian Church PAGE INDEX drive. For more information, please and St. Bartholomew’s Roman Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader call Bonnie Underwood at (908) Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. WESTFIELD’S BRAVEST…Pictured, above, Westfield firefighters work at an Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-17 789-4500 or e-mail In addition, the group will orga- apartment fire on November 12. The second floor apartment is located at 800 Editorial ...... 4-5 Education...... 9 Classifieds...... 19 [email protected]. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Forest Avenue, Building No. 7. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, November 18, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Peggy’s House of Hope Will Planning Bd. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 board member Robert Newell asked the applicants to contact the DWC to Be Constructed in S. Plains make the lighting at the bank “consis- tent with other businesses in the area.” By LAUREN S. PASS The second application made by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the same company is for an eight- SCOTCH PLAINS -- Within the unit condominium complex with a next year, the Center For Hope will begin small retail space at the bottom. construction on Peggy’s House of Hope This location for this project is on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Though proposed to be directly across the it will be the non-profit organization’s street from the PNC bank, in be- third inpatient facility, it will be their first tween the Verizon Wireless Store new building. and Hunan Wok. Named after one of the two founders of Professional Planner Richard Center for Hope, Peggy Coloney, the 30- Keller testified on behalf of the project bed unit will feature guest rooms for noting that there was eight condo- family members, walking paths, patios Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and a hair salon. miniums proposed and eight parking VETERANS GATHER...Westfield veterans gathered at the World War I memo- spaces proposed for the project. He rial last week to remember those who were lost in combat and those who served Before her death from pancreatic can- in the armed forces. cer, Mrs. Coloney was able to see the new also noted that there were two addi- facility go through the approval process in tional parking spaces for those who Scotch Plains, and was involved in the would be working in the retail space designs. She was also able to finish her and that one space was slated for DWC to Offer Holiday Trolley book “The Man Called Father” as a tribute Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader handicapped use. to her dear friend and coworker Father SPREADING HOPE...Center for Hope opened their new administrative facility It was noted that the only variances Charles Hudson. on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: Medical Director Dr. needed for the project were for the Chen, volunteer Bobbie Wegrym, Assistant Nurshing Director Barbara Restuccio, Rides and Photos with Santa While the Center For Hope was not parking and for a rear yard setback. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 incorporated as a non-profit until the 1980s, Director of Community Education Diane Coloney and President Robert Coloney. Mr. Boyle stated, “This project is Ground is expected to break on the project within the next year. Chairman Alan DeRose clarified that Mindowaskin Park. The cards will be the beginnings started at St. Elizabeth’s not creating more of a parking prob- the south side businesses only pay ap- paid for out of the DWC’s annual bud- Hospital in Elizabeth, where Mrs. Coloney lem for the area. It’s not helping the proximately 10 percent of total assess- get. worked as a Registered Nurse. She and some even live past the time their doc- be an open house at all of Center For problem or creating more of a prob- ment to the Special Improvement Dis- At the end of the meeting, Mr. DeRose Father Hudson opened the first in patient tors had expected. Hope’s facilities so that people can come lem.” trict (SID) where north side businesses announced that he would not be seek- hospice unit in New Jersey. The Center For Hope will begin their in and learn about the organization in He noted that he thought the project pay the remaining 90 percent of the ing another term on the DWC. “I am not Sauer House in Roselle and Acadia capital campaign to raise money for the honor of National Hospice Month. was well designed. DWC’s annual budget. It was also going to seek reappointment to the House in Scotch Plains offer bereave- construction of Peggy’s House of Hope For more information on the Center pointed out that there have been quite a board,” he said. “I will still be lurking ment and grief counseling. Theo House within the next few months. For Hope, please call (908) 889-7780 few events on the south side including around, but not in this venue.” and Father Hudson House in Elizabeth On Tuesday, November 30, there will or visit www.centerforhope.com. WESTFIELD the Farmers Market, Weinermobile and The DWC will be placing ads in local offer residential hospice care. POLICE BLOTTER the Railroad Sale Days. “If you counted newspapers for two positions on the The center has moved their adminis- up the events, there were a pretty sig- board that will be opening up in the near trative offices from Linden to the Scotch nificant amount of events over there,” future. One is for a business operator, Plains location at the corner of Raritan Westfield HS Students Support MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Mr. DeRose said. the other is a resident opening. and Martine Avenues. Dilcia Membreno, 40, of South It was also pointed out that none of Mrs. Cronin also announced that the Fittingly enough, the ribbon was cut Plainfield was arrested and charged the south side businesses invited to the planters and benches were removed on the new administrative facility on Stadium and Improvements with shoplifting $170.98 worth of marketing workshop chose to attend. from the sidewalk in front of Banana October 12, which would have been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 clothing and accessories from a “There was an opportunity for them Republic because of repeated vandal- Mrs. Coloney’s 75th birthday. tion to students and parents to compare to come and promote their business and ism believed to be caused by teenagers. The Center For Hope has known that on December 14. Voting will take place North Avenue business. She was re- from 2 to 9 p.m. Absentee ballots must be colleges, track deadlines for applications leased on her own recognizance. build their business, but no one came,” The DWC is considering replacing the they needed more space, “last year 120 and view timetables of college visits. Mrs. Cronin said. “I think we have wooden benches and planters with people died on the waiting list,” Diane postmarked by December 7. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 The guidance department at Westfield According to the presentation, the Naviance Bashira Clay, 38, of Roselle was made significant progress in promoting wrought iron versions so that they are Coloney, Mrs. Coloney’s daughter in-law, High School (WHS) received an overhaul program will help students and parents in the South Avenue.” not as easily damaged by skateboarders told The Westfield Leader. “It’s so sad that arrested and charged with shoplift- this summer, and WHS Assistant Principal college admissions process by giving “realis- ing two candy bars valued at $2.52 It was also reported that flooding and other types of destructive behavior. there aren’t enough beds.” Noah Tennant was at this Tuesday’s meet- tic assessments of you child’s chances of occurred under the newly reconstructed An Open House will be held on The facility offers both hospice and from a South Avenue convenience ing of the Westfield Board of Education to admission at colleges” and by providing “ac- store. He was released on his own South Ave. underpass when heavy rain Wednesday, December 8, beginning at palliative care for their patients at their outline the changes that have been made. curate, complete records about student choices fell on Friday, November 12. A pool of 6:30 p.m. for volunteer recognition and locations and in people’s homes. The from our school.” recognizance. water believed to be 12 inches deep The changes were made in response to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 businesses to kick-off the holiday season. center offers a medical director who an unfavorable report last spring from two The department also plans to make formed under the underpass causing It will be held in the conference room at makes house calls to help patients as outside observers hired by the district to more connections with colleges this year Jennifer Melchione, 33, and Jason cars to have to dramatically slow down the DWC office located at 105 Elm Street. well as nurses and social workers. evaluate that guidance department at WHS. and to assist more students with making Lotz, 28, both of Elizabeth, were to pass through the pool of water. It is The Center For Hope is about caring Mr. Tennant’s presentation began by their own connections. arrested in Springfield and charged believed that the catch basin was put in for people and their families by helping outlining the department’s goals for com- WHS seniors were given a college ap- with burglarizing two homes in the wrong place and the water does not them through the most difficult stage of municating with students, parents, col- plication procedures presentation on Sep- Westfield last month. get to it before it pools. life, and that is evident in meeting the leges and the community at large. New tember 27. Each of the suspects was charged A request by the Boosters to use the Veteran’s Day caring and energetic staff. objectives include airing of guidance pro- A sophomore parent night was held on with two counts of burglary, two DWC conference room was denied CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Currently managed by Peggy’s son, grams on TV 36, orientation for new October 5th and the yearly college night at counts of theft and two counts of based on the club’s consumption of the rise of communism when North Robert, the center was recently honored teachers at WHS, the formation of a par- WHS is tonight, November 18. criminal mischief. alcohol during their meetings. They Korea attacked South Korea. with the 2004 Spirit of Hospice Award by ent advisory committee and training for Making better connections with stu- One of the burglaries occurred on made it clear that they bring beer to From Westfield Marine Private the New Jersey Hospice and Palliative the guidance counselors on writing letters dents is another guidance department goal their meetings when they requested the First Class Griswold M. Hill Jr. was Care Organization and Peggy and Father October 14 in the 800 block of of recommendation. for this year. Mr. Tennant expressed his Carleton Road, although it was un- use of the room. The lease agreement killed in action on March 1, 1951, he Hudson were honored posthumously with The department will have a new website, delight with the level of counseling of- states that alcohol is not permitted any- was 25 years old. Army First Lieu- the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Ser- known what property was taken. The westfieldnjk12.org, which should be avail- fered at the guidance department, saying, second burglary, which took place where in the building so the request was tenant Charles Lipphardt was killed vice Award. able to the public by January of 2005. “Kids go there because they know they denied based on the rules of the lease in action on February 13, 1951. Diane told The Leader how important “It has the potential to be a tremendous have someone who will listen to them.” October 27, involved an Elizabeth Avenue residence, from which jew- the DWC has with the property owner. Twenty five year old Army Private it is to offer hospice to all Union County source of information,” said Mr. Tennant. The department will assemble a guid- A facade grant request was put forth First Class Richard R. Wilson died residents. She described families from Leslee Scheckman, a counselor at WHS, ance procedures handbook that will “bring elry was reported stolen. to the board for the Christian Science while missing in action. These brave both high and low income who have had went into further detail. New features on uniformity to our practices,” noted Mr. Melchione and Lotz were being Reading Room located on Quimby men are now forever remembered in the need for hospice, children and adults, the guidance website will include a web Tennant. Additionally, the class schedul- held in the Union County Jail on Street. Questions arose as to whether or their hometown. people with families, and people with no page for each counselor where he or she ing process will happen earlier this year. $30,000 and $50,000 bail, respec- not the business, being a nonprofit or- Kevin who told The Westfield Leader families that Center For Hope has as- can post pertinent information for his or her Each student will have his or her schedule tively. ganization, contributed to the Special that he has “always loved military his- sisted through the last stage of their lives. students. Links are to be included to websites by early June of 2005. The Downtown Westfield Corpo- Improvement District (SID). tory” and wants to study at West Point. Families are offered counseling from the for career development. Parents and stu- The board’s next public meeting will ration reported that three wooden Board member Joe Spector stated He said that he realized that every war time they come to the Center For Hope dents will be able to print out important take place on Tuesday, December 6. planter boxes and two wooden park that an incentive grant for the post of- fought in the 20th Century had a me- and after their loved one has passed. forms online instead of having to get them benches on Central Avenue were van- fice, a non-SID contributor, was con- morial in Westfield, except Korea. Camp Starbright is also offered for from the guidance office. The site will also dalized. The items were valued at a sidered as an incentive for them to New stone steps lead up to the me- children who are dealing with their have links to websites for the SAT, ACT total of $3,500. improve the look of the sidewalk in morial. A granite piece with a cutout of grief. The camp allows children to and AP tests. Thanksgiving SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 front of the building by installing pav- the Korean Peninsula and the names of meet others who are going through a “We’re very excited about it,” said Ms. A Pierson Street resident reported ers instead of concrete. In light of this, the men from Westfield who lost their similar experience and to learn that Scheckman. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Spector felt that the grant should be lives sits atop the hill. they are not alone. nize, host and serve a special dinner to that a rock was thrown through the In addition, the guidance department rear windshield of his motor vehicle, considered regardless of whether or not Tim Doer of Master Memorials who Diane also explained that hospice “is website will include a program called needy individuals at a shelter in the business is a SID contributor or not. took care of the needs for the monu- so much more than pain management.” Naviance, which is a tool for tracking Plainfield. The dinner includes turkey, which was parked outside of his home at the time. He stated that he felt the grant could be ment itself and Craig Stock who helped She told The Leader that their facilities historical data of WHS students who have stuffing and all of the traditional trim- approved as an “incentive” to the busi- with landscaping gave Kevin assistance. offer pet and music therapies, as well as applied to certain colleges, as well as mings. Guests are also given a care A Beverly Drive resident reported that the windshield of his motor ve- ness owner to make the suggested im- Kevin also enlisted the other members Reiki. Diane noted that many people providing the results of those applica- package for dinner the next day. provements. of Boy Scout Troop 72 to assist with all have improved with palliative care, and tions. The program will provide informa- Non-perishable items such as peanut hicle was smashed out, possibly with The $1,000 grant is intended for paint- of the manual labor that was needed. butter, canned meats, jellies, and soups may a baseball bat, on Willow Grove ing the building as well as replacing the Captivating arrangements of “The be dropped off at Assemblywoman Linda Road. awning. The grant is contingent on the Star Spangled Banner” and “The Battle Stender’s office located at 1801 East Second MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 owners’ willingness to paint, as well as Hymn of the Republic” were sung by Street, Scotch Plains, Monday through Fri- Patrick Vahey, 41, of Cranford was erect a new awning. “If they (only) do the Westfield High School Concert day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Financial Contri- arrested in the 200 block of Twin one or the other they get nothing,” Joe Choir under the direction of William butions may be made payable to The Com- Oaks Terrace and charged with driv- Spector said. The board unanimously Mathews during the dedication. munity Food Bank of New Jersey and mailed ing while intoxicated, operating an approved the grant contingent on both Many dignitaries attended the dedi- to Assemblywoman Stender, attn: commu- unregistered vehicle, operating an projects. cation including Korean Consul Bihn nity food drive, 1801 East Second St., Scotch uninsured vehicle and careless driv- Seo, who spoke on behalf of the entire Plains, 07076. The DWC ran a photo contest in All donations will be taken to the Com- ing. He was later released to a re- order to find a photograph depicting Korean Consulate and thanked munity Food Bank of New Jersey, located sponsible party. Westfield for its annual Holiday card. Westfield for remembering the Ko- in Hillside. The Community Food Bank is They were hoping to get a photo of the rean War. one of the largest providers of groceriesSALE to PRICE downtown area covered in snow but did Reverend Tina McCormick, Kevin’s Become a Subscriber: not receive any. The board approved youth advisor at the Presbyterian charities, soup kitchens, and thousands of Call (908) 232-4407 food pantries throughout the state. the use of a skating scene on Church gave the invocation. Andrew Baamonde represented Congressman SALE PRICE Mike Ferguson. State Senator Tom Your Environmental Headquarters Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, SALE PRICE Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada, SINCE • Vacuums THE Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and • Sewing Machines Chester Holmes all recognized Kevin 1956 • Outdoor Power Equipment for his efforts. SALE PRICE Salvatore Mione of the Office of • Janitorial Supplies ETPARDLY. ETERSEN Veterans Affairs and Richard Thomp- • Air & Water Purification Equipment son from the Union County Office of COMPANY Veterans Affairs, as well as Richard SALE PRICE Alexander, Commander of the Union County Korean Veterans Association, SALES • SERVICE • PARTS were also present at the dedication. SALE PRICE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL Student Death CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ine (PCP) that “may or may not be SALE PRICE true.” S A L E P R I C E Captain Osieja stated that although P B-200 Blower there was marijuana paraphernalia SALE PRICE found at the scene, there might have 21.2cc engine been other substances ingested, and it is too early to say what caused the 305 cfm at the pipe bizarre behavior. 8.8 lbs. “We are conducting a thorough investi- gation and compiling information from CS-440SALE - 18”PRICE Bar many sources including school officials, S A L E P R I C E kids at school and other law enforcement 48.6cc engine officials,” he stated. “We are trying to get SALE PRICE a picture of what happened that day. We 10.5 lbs want to make sure that whatever was consumed is off the street so no other parent has to go through what these par- ents have had to endure.” Captain Osieja concluded, “As a 26- year veteran of the Mountainside Po- lice Department, this case has opened Old Fashioned Quality and Service my eyes wide; and as a parent, I find w w w. e c h o- u s a . c o m 224 ELMER ST. WESTFIELD this tragedy very scary.” Counselors were made available to 908.232.5723 students and staff since November 8 at www.etpetersen.com Closed Wednesday and Sunday Governor Livingston High School, where the two teenagers attended. THE

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By LAUREN S. PASS The center has moved their admin- Specially Written for The Times istrative offices from Linden to the Within the next year, the Center Scotch Plains location at the corner of For Hope will begin construction on Raritan and Martine Avenues. Peggy’s House of Hope on Raritan Fittingly enough, the ribbon was cut Road in Scotch Plains. Though it will on the new administrative facility on be the non-profit organization’s third October 12, which would have been inpatient facility, it will be their first Mrs. Coloney’s 75th birthday. new building. The Center For Hope has known Named after one of the two founders that they needed more space, “last of Center for Hope, Peggy Coloney, year 120 people died on the waiting the 30-bed unit will feature guest list,” Diane Coloney, Mrs. Coloney’s rooms for family members, walking daughter in-law, told The Scotch Horace R. Corbin and Lauren S. Pass for The Times paths, patios and a hair salon. FITTING TRIBUTES...Veterans were remembered and honored with ceremonies in Scotch Plains and Fanwood last Thursday. Pictured left, Scotch Plains residents Plains-Fanwood Times. “It’s so sad gathered at the Village Green. Pictured right, the honor guard performed the gun salute at the Fanwood Library. Before her death from pancreatic that there aren’t enough beds.” cancer, Mrs. Coloney was able to see The facility offers both hospice and the new facility go through the ap- palliative care for their patients at their proval process in Scotch Plains, and locations and in people’s homes. The Veteran’s Day Ceremonies Held in S. Plains, was involved in the designs. She was center offers a medical director who Fanwood, WF Remember Those Forgotten By LAUREN S. PASS While 89 Scotch Plains residents enue. Most notably, the World War I against the rise of communism when Specially Written for The Times served in WWI, only three lost their monument towers above with Cleo, North Korea attacked South Korea. Last Thursday, ceremonies were lives. Twenty-four Scotch Plains resi- the Muse of History, watching over From Westfield, Marine Private held in each of the area towns to dents gave their lives in World War II, downtown. In 2002, the September First Class Griswold M. Hill, Jr. was recognize Veteran’s Day and atten- three more in Korea, another three in 11 memorial became what we all killed in action on March 1, 1951, he dance was high, showing that resi- Vietnam and three on September 11. hoped to be the last of war memorials. was 25 years old. Army First Lieuten- dents have not forgotten those who The September 11 memorial is lo- Westfield lost 18 young men in ant Charles Lipphardt was killed in have served the United States in the cated on Plainfield Avenue. World War I, another 85 in WW II, 10 action on February 13, 1951. Twenty past and those who are currently In front of the Fanwood Memorial in Vietnam, three in Korea and 12 on five year old Army Private First Class serving. Library, a simple plaque is set in September 11. Richard R. Wilson died while miss- The Scotch Plains ceremony was stone listing the 12 names of those In typical fashion, the “forgotten ing in action. These brave men are held at the Village Green, at the inter- who lost their lives during WW I and war” – Korea, was forgotten in now forever remembered in their section of Park Avenue and Front II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Westfield, until Westfield High School hometown. Street. The War Memorial at the in- Westfield’s war memorials are scat- student Kevin Devaney came along. Kevin who told The Westfield tersection lists the names of those tered around town. The men who lost For his Eagle Scout project, Kevin Leader that he has “always loved from Scotch Plains whose lives were their lives during Vietnam are memo- has now forever remembered the three military history” and wants to study lost in World War I, II, Korea and rialized at the entrance to Memorial Westfield residents who lost their lives at West Point, said that he realized Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Vietnam. SPREADING HOPE...Center for Hope opened their new administrative facility Pool. There’s a small memorial to the during the Korean War. Fought from that every war fought in the 20th on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: Medical Director Dr. Spanish American War on North Av- 1950 to 1953, 21 nations fought CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Chen, volunteer Bobbie Wegrym, Assistant Nurshing Director Barbara Restuccio, Director of Community Education Diane Coloney and President Robert Coloney. Out-of-Town Below is an artist’s rendering of the new in-patient hospice facility that will be constructed on the site. Ground is expected to break on the project within the next Marks Prepares For His Final year. The new 30-bed facility will be named Peggy’s House of Hope after one of FD Volunteers the non-profit organization’s founders Peggy Coloney. May Be OK’d Three Yrs. as Mayor of S. Plains By FRED ROSSI By FRED ROSSI Specially Written for The Times ing the downtown area as a Special Saying it would be “foolish to rule Specially Written for The Times Improvement District (SID) that The Scotch Plains Township anything out,” Mayor Marks said he Two weeks after winning re-elec- would have been funded by a special would like Mr. Baron to meet with the Council is considering amending a tion, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin assessment on downtown property local ordinance to allow non-resi- Township Council “to give us his Marks said he is hoping to bring de- owners, Mr. Baron and his running thoughts on what he envisions and dents to serve with the volunteer feated Democratic mayoral candidate mate, Barbara Baldasarre, favored fire department. what he thinks the municipal Andrew Baron into discussions at the more of a voluntary effort to boost the government’s role should be.” Currently, local law states that Township Council level about future downtown, including utilizing retired volunteer firefighters must be town- Mayor Marks said that if Mr. efforts aimed at revitalizing the down- or semi-retired persons who were Baron’s ideas are “worthy of pursu- ship residents. town business district. successful in business and, in Mr. Changing that requirement, said ing, I would not hesitate to give him a Speaking to The Scotch Plains- Baron’s words last summer, “who leadership role.” The bottom line, he Councilwoman Nancy Malool, will Fanwood Times earlier this week, the can bring forth their talents” and “find “expand the pool of available mem- said, is that “we need to have a con- mayor said he had sent a letter to Mr. more creative ways” to improve the sensus in the downtown among busi- bers,” something she feels is needed Baron asking to hear more details business district. given what she termed the “fairly ness owners and property owners.” about the ideas that he had addressed He also spoke about bringing in In a wide-ranging discussion of low” levels of volunteers at present. during the campaign. advanced students from area colleges Mrs. Malool told The Scotch plans for his second four-year term, In the wake of the council’s June and universities who can “add their which begins on January 1, the mayor Plains-Fanwood Times that most rejection of the ordinance designat- expertise, and at less cost.” also able to finish her book “The Man makes house calls to help patients as Union County towns, including said he expects to be named to the Called Father” as a tribute to her dear board of directors of the New Jersey well as nurses and social workers. Fanwood, Westfield and friend and coworker Father Charles The Center For Hope is about caring Mountainside, allow non-residents State League of Municipalities at the Hudson. for people and their families by helping to join their local fire departments. Raiders Capture 12th group’s convention this week. The While the Center For Hope was not them through the most difficult stage of At its conference meeting earlier board includes a representative from incorporated as a non-profit until the life, and that is evident in meeting the this month, the council began pre- each of the state’s 21 counties, and 1980s, the beginnings started at St. caring and energetic staff. liminary discussions of an ordi- Mr. Marks would be replacing Eliza- Elizabeth’s Hospital in Elizabeth, Currently managed by Peggy’s son, nance change, and Mayor Martin Sectional Championship beth Mayor Chris Bollwage. Bob, the center was recently honored The Times where Mrs. Coloney worked as a Marks said he expects to talk with He told that he would Registered Nurse. She and Father with the 2004 Spirit of Hospice Award By FRED K. LECOMTE Jeff Bell was credited with two as- use this new platform to “continue to fire department officials about the Specially Written for The Times Hudson opened the first in patient by the New Jersey Hospice and Pal- sists. push for property tax reform” as plans liative Care Organization and Peggy idea early next month. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys’ The Raiders returned to the battle- hospice unit in New Jersey. Mrs. Malool said there had been for a state constitutional convention Sauer House in Roselle and Acadia and Father Hudson were honored post- soccer team, No. 5 in the Star Ledger field and defeated No. 6 Ramapo, 1- move forward. A task force report is expressions of interest in fire de- Top 20, easily rolled over Middletown House in Scotch Plains offer bereave- humously with the 25th Anniversary 0 on November 15, when senior for- expected by year’s end on how a Distinguished Service Award. partment service by individuals who South, 4-1, to capture their 12th ward Sean McNelis knocked home ment and grief counseling. Theo House work in Scotch Plains but live out convention would be structured. The and Father Hudson House in Eliza- Diane told The Times how impor- NJSIAA Sectional Championship in the game winner on a throw-in by Jeff State Legislature will have to pass of town or who live in a surround- beth offer residential hospice care. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scotch Plains on October 13. Bell while the transitional defense CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing town. Heroic performances included was credited with the shut down. Fire department leaders, she said, sophomore goalkeeper Bryan The victory earned the 23-3 Raid- are already beginning to formulate Meredith who halted three shots and ers their 11th trip to the title game recommendations for allowing out- junior midfielder Matt Fleissner who against Wall on Friday at 6 p.m. at of-towners to serve and what those opened the scoring with a goal in the The College of New Jersey in Ewing. BOE Talks of Diversity Council; parameters might be, including first five minutes of the first half. The Raiders, who have won seven whether to allow only those who Sophomore forward Sean Young state titles are seeking their first since live in contiguous towns in Union had it going with two goals and junior 1998. See the full story on page 11. County or who live within a certain Hears Auditor’s 2003-2004 Report distance of a township firehouse or By MATT MARINO became crystal clear – a “zero toler- total liabilities amounted to who work in Scotch Plains during Specially Written for The Times the day to become a volunteer. ance” policy is necessary “for acts of $28,740,457, with the liabilities for At its meeting last Thursday, the hatred and bigotry.” the previous year being $29,384,145. “It’s a good first step towards Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of getting more volunteers,” Mrs. “That is the policy, and nothing Based on the above figures, the total Education President Linda Nelson less will be tolerated,” affirmed Ms. net assets for the school district came Malool said, adding that consider- reported on the first meeting of the ation may also have to be given to Nelson. to $17,793,440, while the previous newly-formed Diversity Council. During the business portion of the year’s net assets totaled $16,280,569. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The board listened to a presenta- meeting, several auditors presented Also included in the report were tion regarding the audit of last year’s the Comprehensive Annual Financial several observations and suggestions budget, and also heard from several Report (CAFR) to the board mem- made by the team of auditors. In one Special Holiday teachers about the AlphaSmarts com- bers. The audit, while rather lengthy, case, the auditors found that several puter program being used in the el- described all pertinent financial fig- checks were being disbursed with a Publishing Date ementary schools. ures for the fiscal year ending June single signature. The team suggested Next week’s edition of the Comprised of faculty, staff, admin- 30; those figures were also compared that all checks be endorsed with two newspaper will be mailed to sub- istrators and members of the public, to the previous year’s budget. signatures. It was later learned that scribers and placed in stores on the council was formed, among other Among other things, the total as- standard practice is to endorse all Wednesday, November 24, due things, to discuss issues of diversity sets of the school district were checks with two signatures. to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. as they relate to the local schools. In $46,533,897, compared to Another observation was that banks Please submit articles and pho- Fred K. Lecomte for The Times particular, the group is attempting to NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2 GROUP 3 CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood $45,664,714 for the same period end- assessed service charges with aver- tographs by this weekend to en- boys’ soccer players under Head Coach Tom Breznitsky include: seniors Billy deal with the racial epithets that were ing June 30, 2003. In addition, the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sure consideration for publishing Albizati, Chris Annese, A.J. Appezzato, Terrence Charles, Stefano Gaetano, Casey written on the walls of Scotch Plains- – e-mail to: [email protected]. Hoynes-O’Connor, Chris Huether, Greg Leischner and Sean McNelis; juniors Fanwood High School (SPFHS) and PAGE INDEX Horace Corbin Anthony Balliatico, Jeff Bell, Mark Ciecura, Matt Fleissner, Sean Young and Joe echoed in an Internet forum. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-17 Publisher Jacobi; sophomore Bryan Meredith; freshmen Evan Aspell, Jarek Cohen, Robert Ms. Nelson said that the first meet- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education...... 9 Classifieds...... 19 Cunningham, Michael Divizio, Brian Hessemer and Tommy Sutter. ing was fruitful, and the objective Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, November 18, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION According to Police, Food Donations Sought Student’s Death in MS For Thanksgiving Meals AREA – Several area organiza- after 8 a.m. due to lack of refrigera- tions are collecting food to distribute tion space. The Tri-County Chapter to families on Thanksgiving. services 22 towns in Union, May Be Drug-Related A group of local volunteers are Middlesex and Somerset Counties. By KIM BROADWELL bleeding heavily. assisting the Community Food Bank For more information call (908) 756- Specially Written for The Times Police further noted that drug para- of New Jersey in collecting frozen 6414. MOUNTAINSIDE – In a shock- phernalia was found at the scene of turkeys on Saturday, November 20, Dan Birnbaum of the Scotch ing turn of events, Berkeley Heights from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the driveway Plains-Fanwood High School DECA the home in Mountainside where the of Franklin Elementary School in chapter reported that the organiza- teenager Cole Barrier lost his life teenager had been visiting. early last week after a confusing Westfield. tion would donate food to the According to Captain Richard At Washington Elementary School Fanwood Presbyterian Church and afternoon that started with a visit to Osieja, an ongoing active investiga- in Westfield, first graders are assem- St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic a fellow schoolmate who resides in tion is being conducted into the case. bling food baskets as an act of kind- Church in Scotch Plains. Mountainside. Lab results from the drug parapher- ness. In addition, the group will orga- According to a news release is- nalia were not yet available. Boy Scouts at McKinley Elemen- nize, host and serve a special dinner sued from the Borough of Captain Osieja noted that although tary School in Westfield have begun to needy individuals at a shelter in Mountainside Police Department, earlier newspaper reports state that a holiday gift drive, sponsored by Plainfield. The dinner includes tur- Horace R. Corbin for The Times key, stuffing and all of the traditional the 17-year-old student of Governor SALUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED...Joseph McCort reads a salute to all past Early Act students. A community the teenagers might have been using service project organized in coop- trimmings. Guests are also given a Livingston High School in Berkeley marijuana laced with formaldehyde veterans who served the country at the Veteran’s Day ceremony in Scotch Plains Heights died at 7:58 a.m. on Novem- last week. eration with the Rotary of Westfield. care package for dinner the next day. or embalming fluid and phencyclid- The group will donate to 14 families. Non-perishable items such as pea- ber 7 after being rushed to Univer- ine (PCP) that “may or may not be Westfield High School’s Student nut butter, canned meats, jellies, and sity Hospital the day before. Be- true.” Council is also conducting a food soups may be dropped off at Assem- cause of patient confidentially laws Captain Osieja stated that although Marks Prepares For Final drive. For more information, please blywoman Linda Stender’s office lo- and the young age of those involved, there was marijuana paraphernalia call Bonnie Underwood at cated at 1801 East Second Street, police could not comment on the found at the scene, there might have (908) 789-4500 or e-mail Scotch Plains, Monday through Fri- condition of the teenage girl that been other substances ingested, and Three Years As SP Mayor [email protected]. day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Financial Cole was visiting. it is too early to say what caused the The Boy Scouts have also been contributions may be made payable According to police, the young CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 conducting a special food drive for to The Community Food Bank of bizarre behavior. the Thanksgiving holiday at the New Jersey and mailed to Assembly- man was running through traffic on “We are conducting a thorough legislation placing a referendum on the span. Noting that those funds have Route 22 in Mountainside, just be- November 2005 election ballot asking helped renovate most of the ballfields, Westfield Public Schools Adminis- woman Stender, Attn: community investigation and compiling infor- voters if they favored the convening of parks and playgrounds over the past five tration Building, 302 Elm Street over food drive, 1801 East Second St., fore 3 p.m. on November 6 before mation from many sources includ- the last few weeks. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. breaking into a home, allegedly as- such a convention. years, the mayor said that, “considering ing school officials, kids at school Addressing other matters, the Repub- the success we’ve had, now is a good The American Red Cross Tri- All donations will be taken to the saulting a pregnant woman and run- and other law enforcement officials,” lican mayor, who was elected to the time to go to the voters” to ask for an County Chapter is collecting can Community Food Bank of New Jer- ning through her screen door. he stated. “We are trying to get a Township Council in November 1996 extension of the fund, which is funded goods and non-perishable donations sey, located in Hillside. The Commu- He then allegedly tried to carjack picture of what happened that day. and won Scotch Plains’ first mayoral by a levy of two cents per $100 of until Tuesday, November 23. The nity Food Bank is one of the largest another woman’s car while pound- We want to make sure that whatever election in 2000, called this fall’s cam- assessed value on local property taxpay- Red Cross is also seeking people to providers of groceries to charities, ing and damaging the hood of her car paign his “last municipal campaign as a ers. donate turkeys, which can only be soup kitchens, and thousands of food was consumed is off the street so no accepted on Tuesday, November 23, pantries throughout the state. — and breaking into another home other parent has to go through what candidate,” although he did not rule out “This has really done wonders for by running through the homeowner’s these parents have had to endure.” a run for higher office “if the opportunity our town,” he said. “And it would be plate glass window. presented itself.” nice to have funds” to make further Captain Osieja concluded, “As a He admitted that his options were improvements at township recreation Police said that while in the sec- 26-year veteran of the Mountainside ond home, the young man had done somewhat constrained given the present facilities. Police Department, this case has makeup of the 22nd Legislative District, Mayor Marks also wants to look at an Peggy’s House of Hope Will extensive damage to the interior of opened my eyes wide; and as a par- where Democrats dominate, and the fact expansion of shared services projects with the house while injuring and cutting ent, I find this tragedy very scary.” that the area’s congressional representa- some surrounding towns. Specifically, he himself. The report concludes by Counselors were made available tive in Washington is Republican pointed to the township’s spring cleanup Be Built in Scotch Plains stating that the teenager sustained to students and staff since Novem- Michael Ferguson, who was just re- and curbside recycling programs as po- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 more injuries trying to escape from ber 8 at Governor Livingston High elected to a third term. tentially being “ripe for shared services Several local issues will also be on tant it is to offer hospice to all Union grief. The camp allows children to the house. School, where the two teenagers at- agreements.” County residents. She described fami- meet others who are going through a Mountainside and Westfield po- the agenda in the coming year, the mayor Both programs, while popular with tended school. said. He said township voters might be residents, have seen their costs skyrocket lies from both high and low income similar experience and to learn that lice officers entered the home who have had the need for hospice, they are not alone. through the broken glass only to find Become a Subscriber: asked to extend the life of the local in the wake of increased environmental Open Space Trust Fund, which was regulations and higher dumping fees at children and adults, people with fami- Diane also explained that hospice the young student unconscious and Call (908) 232-4407 enacted in 1999 with a 10-year life area landfills and other sites. lies, and people with no families that “is so much more than pain manage- Center For Hope has assisted through ment.” She told The Times that their the last stage of their lives. Families facilities offer pet and music thera- are offered counseling from the time pies, as well as Reiki. Diane noted Students at Westfield High School Support they come to the Center For Hope and that many people have improved with after their loved one has passed. palliative care, and some even live Camp Starbright is also offered for past the time their doctors had ex- children who are dealing with their pected. Kehler Stadium and Track Improvements The Center For Hope will begin their capital campaign to raise money By ED COONEY She stated that the $1.4 million bond to an unfavorable report last spring as providing the results of those appli- Specially Written for The Times will cost the average Westfield home- from two outside observers hired by the cations. The program will provide in- for the construction of Peggy’s House owner approximately $18 a year. district to evaluate that guidance de- formation to students and parents to School Board of Hope within the next few months. WESTFIELD – At the Westfield On Tuesday, November 30, there Board of Education meeting on Tues- The board heard from WHS student partment at WHS. compare colleges, track deadlines for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 athletes who support the new track and Mr. Tennant’s presentation began by applications and view timetables of will be an open house at all of Center day several items were discussed in- age bank balances of $15 million to For Hope’s facilities so that people cluding the upcoming $1.4 million bond field. They urged passage of the bond to outlining the department’s goals for college visits. $30 million and $40 million to $50 “assure the continued growth and suc- communicating with students, parents, According to the presentation, the can come in and learn about the orga- referendum on Tuesday, December 14, million. The banks, according to nization in honor of National Hospice for Kehler Stadium improvements, re- cess of the Westfield Track and Field colleges and the community at large. Naviance program will help students the report, should be notified that program.” New objectives include airing of guid- and parents in the college admissions Month. vamped guidance counselor programs such large balances should bring no For more information on the Center and the school website improvements. In addition, representatives from the ance programs on TV 36, orientation process by giving “realistic assessments service charges. girl’s lacrosse team, the field hockey for new teachers at WHS, the formation of you child’s chances of admission at For Hope, please call (908) 889-7780 Board member Alice Hunnicutt, In other board business, Princi- or visit www.centerforhope.com. chairperson of the board’s Facilities team and the football team spoke. of a parent advisory committee and colleges” and by providing “accurate, pal Mariana Cassidy of McGinn Committee made a presentation con- Westfield citizens will be asked to training for the guidance counselors on complete records about student choices Elementary School brought along cerning the bond referendum to finance approve the bond for the track and field writing letters of recommendation. from our school.” several students to demonstrate the the construction of a new track and at Kehler Stadium by public vote on The department will have a new The department also plans to make AlphaSmarts keyboarding program. Volunteers artificial turf field at Kehler Stadium. December 14. Voting will take place website, westfieldnjk12.org, which more connections with colleges this The program utilizes a special type The current track, according to Ms. from 2 to 9 p.m. Absentee ballots must should be available to the public by year and to assist more students with of “computer” which teaches the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hunnicutt, “has long outlived its ex- be postmarked by December 7. January 2005. making their own connections. students basic typing skills. Stu- offering additional incentives to en- pected lifespan.” The guidance department at Westfield “It has the potential to be a tremen- WHS seniors were given a college dents are provided with materials tice more volunteers. She said the needed repairs would be High School (WHS) received an over- dous source of information,” said Mr. application procedures presentation on to type, and the objective is to learn Presently, the township fire depart- too costly to be included as part of the haul this summer, and WHS Assistant Tennant. September 27. the correct way to type on the com- ment offers a Length of Service yearly budget. According to Ms. Principal Noah Tennant was at this Leslee Scheckman, a counselor at A sophomore parent night was held puter. Awards Program (LOSAP) that was Hunnicutt, the proposed bond comes Tuesday’s meeting of the Westfield WHS, went into further detail. New on October 5 and the yearly college According to Principal Cassidy, created in 2001 to ensure retention of on the heels of new state legislation that Board of Education to outline the features on the guidance website will night at WHS is tonight, November 18. the program has been a huge suc- existing members and to provide them could have a negative financial impact changes that have been made. include a web page for each counselor Making better connections with stu- cess. She believes every classroom with incentives for recruiting new on the budgeting process. The changes were made in response where he or she can post pertinent in- dents is another guidance department would do well with the AlphaSmarts volunteers for the fire department formation for his or her students. Links goal for this year. Mr. Tennant expressed program. and rescue squad. are to be included to websites for career his delight with the level of counseling “We should have an AlphaSmarts Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge, a development. Parents and students will offered at the guidance department, in every classroom,” she com- volunteer firefighter, said at the coun- be able to print out important forms saying, “Kids go there because they mented. cil meeting two weeks ago that, in online instead of having to get them know they have someone who will lis- At the next board meeting sched- addition to the low levels of volun- from the guidance office. The site will ten to them.” uled for Tuesday, November 23, the teers, there was also the increased also have links to websites for the SAT, The department will assemble a guid- board will honor soccer coach Tom security in general to consider in pon- ACT and AP tests. ance procedures handbook that will Breznitsky for his 500th career vic- dering an expansion of the volunteer “We’re very excited about it,” said “bring uniformity to our practices,” noted tory. pool. Ms. Scheckman. Mr. Tennant. Additionally, the class Coach Breznitsky reached this In addition, the guidance department scheduling process will happen earlier goal on October 20, with the boys’ website will include a program called this year. Each student will have his or soccer team defeating Cranford 2- Naviance, which is a tool for trackingSALE PRICEher schedule by early June 2005. 0. The longtime coach has been Veteran’s Day historical data of WHS students who The board’s next public meeting will patrolling the sidelines for boys’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 have applied to certain colleges, as well take place on Tuesday, December 6. soccer for 30 years at SPFHS. Century had a memorial in Westfield, SALE PRICE except Korea. Your Environmental Headquarters New stone steps lead up to the • Vacuums SALE PRICE memorial. A granite piece with a SINCE THE cutout of the Korean Peninsula and • Sewing Machines the names of the men from Westfield 1956 • Outdoor Power Equipment SALE PRICE who lost their lives sits atop the hill. • Janitorial Supplies ETPARDLY. ETERSEN Tim Doer of Master Memorials • Air & Water Purification Equipment who took care of the needs for the COMPANY monument itself and Craig Stock SALE PRICE who helped with landscaping gave Kevin assistance. Kevin also enlisted SALES • SERVICE • PARTS the other members of Boy Scout Troop 72 to assist with all of the SALE PRICE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL manual labor that was needed. Captivating arrangements of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” were sung by the Westfield High School Concert SALE PRICE Choir under the direction of William S A L E P R I C E Mathews during the dedication. P B-200 Blower Many dignitaries attended the SALE PRICE dedication including Korean Con- 21.2cc engine sul Bihn Seo, who spoke on behalf 305 cfm at the pipe of the entire Korean Consulate and 8.8 lbs. thanked Westfield for remembering the Korean War. SALE PRICE Reverend Tina McCormick, CS-440 - 18” Bar Kevin’s youth advisor at the Presby- S A L E P R I C E terian Church gave the invocation. 48.6cc engine Andrew Baamonde represented Con- 10.5 lbs SALE PRICE gressman Mike Ferguson. State Sena- tor Tom Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, Freeholder Chairman An- gel Estrada, Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and Chester Holmes all rec- ognized Kevin for his efforts. Salvatore Mione of the Office of Old Fashioned Quality and Service Veterans Affairs and Richard Thomp- w w w. e c h o- u s a . c o m son from the Union County Office of 224 ELMER ST. WESTFIELD Veterans Affairs, as well as Richard 908.232.5723 Alexander, Commander of the Union www.etpetersen.com Closed Wednesday and Sunday County Korean Veterans Association, were also present at the dedication. Page 2 Thursday, November 18, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cty. Clerk Files Complaint Military Families Can With Post Office Over Ballots Network Through Website AREA — The Union County Clerk ceived that ballot. To date, the voter AREA – The Military Family Net- know what is out there, and to be able has filed a letter of complaint with has yet to receive either ballot. work launched its “One Million Com- to learn from each other and build on the U.S. Postal Service calling for an “The Postal Service must demon- munity Connections” campaign. The that knowledge. Our network provides investigation into why more than 40 strate a reliable and accountable com- network designed the campaign to this and more,” said Ms. Peabody. Union County voters did not receive mitment to the electoral process if give people and community groups a To participate in the “One Million their absentee ballots for the No- absentee voting is to work,” Mrs. chance to connect and build relation- Community Connections” for mili- vember 2 Presidential election. Rajoppi said. ships with military families to show tary families, individuals and organi- Union County Clerk Joanne This is the second complaint the support and have some fun. zations may visit www.eMilitary.org Rajoppi called the poor postal ser- county clerk has lodged with postal “These are anxious times, and there to register then contact the network at vice “an appalling, inexcusable state authorities in 2004. In the primary is a lot of unknown. Military families [email protected] to estab- of affairs.” election held in June, the Postal Ser- face a lot of unknowns. Community lish a forum. The absentee ballots were sent vice failed to deliver ballots by Glo- doesn’t have to be one of them. Our from the clerk’s office 28 days to 17 bal Express mail within the three to campaign is an opportunity for com- Book Donations Sought days prior to the November 2 gen- five business days it guarantees. In munities across the nation to intro- eral election. Many were sent to ad- that election, American citizens in GIFT OF LIFE…The Fanwood Presbyterian Church will hold a blood drive on duce themselves to military families,” For Needy Youngsters dresses within the state of New Jer- Switzerland, Greece and Sweden Saturday, December 4, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the dining room of the said Caroline Peabody, network WESTFIELD – Through Sunday, sey. were disenfranchised. church. The Deacons of The Fanwood Presbyterian Church for 2004-2005 will spokesperson. December 4, the Westfield Memorial “It’s intolerable that any voter who host the blood drive. Pictured, left to right, are bottom row: Holly Oatis, Candice “Every organization, both on and Library will collect new and “like Sot, Ellen Geissel, Fiona Leahy, Kathy Mattimore, second row; Bonnie Gerrity, new” books for babies up through age requests an absentee ballot cannot Counseling Is Offered Betsy Holderried, Betty Gustfsonm, Dot Davis, Rev. Beth Anderson-Domer, back off the installation, wishes that mili- vote because the Postal Service fails row; Sue Mills, Betty Sharrett, Jacklyn Hawn, Jim Novak, Silvia Rodriquez, Pat tary families would know about them, 14 as part of a statewide program to deliver their ballot in a timely To Medicare Enrollees Reyes and Sally Depew. what they are doing, where and who entitled “Books for Kids.” fashion,” Mrs. Rajoppi said. SCOTCH PLAINS — Free confi- they are- we give them the opportu- Through this program, which is In all, 45 voters in Union County dential assistance from trained coun- nity to talk about their programs and sponsored by the New Jersey Library reported they never received their selors is available to Medicare enroll- Westfield Chamber Invites give them the best and most reliable Association, needy children in Union absentee ballots either through regu- ees by calling Ed Evans at the Scotch place to get the word out,” Ms. County will receive these gifts in lar mail or express mail. Plains Public Library, at (908) 322- Peabody continued. “We are going to time for the holiday season. Dona- One voter, who is attending school 5007, extension no. 208. All to Annual Tree Lighting make the world a home for military tions may be dropped off in the col- out of state, requested a ballot on Individuals will be able to receive WESTFIELD — The Westfield need by donating non-perishable families by deploying the full power lection box at the library. September 10. Once the ballots were counseling on choosing a Medicare Area Chamber of Commerce food items to the First United Meth- of community.” The Westfield Memorial Library, printed, one was mailed to her on Supplement or HMO; understanding (WACC) will present its Annual odist Church of Westfield for its Registered programs with the Mili- located at 550 East Broad Street, is October 4. She never received it. Medicare forms; information about Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony food pantry. The church’s youth tary Family Network at eMilitary.org open from Monday through Thurs- After contacting the clerk’s office, a Medicare or long-term care insur- on Sunday, November 28, at 5 p.m. group will be on hand to offer cups have the opportunity to submit their day, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and second ballot was express mailed to ance, and help with medical bills or in Westfield’s North Avenue train of hot chocolate and accept dona- program for consideration for the Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., her on October 28. She never re- problems with these bills. station parking lot. tions. network’s “Military Family Neigh- and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. All are invited to welcome Santa The evening’s festivities will in- bor of Choice Award” granted during Claus as he arrives in Westfield on clude a sing-along of favorite tra- National Military Family Week in Free Screenings Slated a fire truck to join Mayor Gregory ditional Christmas carols with the November and information about McDermott in lighting the holiday Westfield Community Band. Chil- their programs will be shared with For BP and Diabetes tree. dren of all ages will have a chance installation support activities. In ad- WESTFIELD — Overlook Hospi- Members of the public are also to meet with Santa, who will hand dition, registered organizations will tal representatives will be at the encouraged to help neighbors in out candy cane treats and Christ- be highlighted in the Network’s Westfield “Y,” 220 Clark Street in mas activity books. Neighborhood e-Zine sent to thou- Westfield, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on The ceremony is made possible sands of military families each month. Monday, November 29, to perform CLASSIFIEDS through local sponsors including “Our nation is at war. Military fami- free diabetes and blood pressure the Town Bank, Burgdorff Real- lies need community, not just a phone screenings. Buy & Sell on the Net tors, Haven Savings Bank and Drug book. They need to connect now- to Additionally, a lecture entitled Fair. For further information, “Women and Heart Disease” will be goleader.com please call the Chamber at (908) Rotary Club Inducts offered from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This 233-3021. lecture is also complimentary for any- Two New Members one who will be screened. SCOTCH PLAINS – Rotary Dis- No appointments for the screening Mark B. Boyd trict Governor Frieda Applegate in- are necessary. Individuals are asked ducted new members Christina Ehret to respond if interested in the lecture. and Nicholas Martin into the For more information, please call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club. Westfield “Y” at (908) 233-2700, Mr. Martin is a Market Manager extension no. 251. for the PNC Bank, which encom- passes both the Fanwood and Scotch Rojas of SP Graduates Plains offices. He is married to Daisy and together they have a son Noah. From Basic Training Attorney at Law Mrs. Ehret works for the Sun Quest SCOTCH PLAINS – Air Force Former Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Labor Funding as a Mortgage Banker in Airman Andres Rojas has graduated Cranford. She is responsible for the from basic military training at • Social Security Disability Appeals Union County area. Mrs. Ehret lives in Lackland Air Force Base, San Anto- Free Tapas Every Sunday • Workers Compensation Fanwood with her husband, Joseph. nio, Tex. Airmen who complete basic From 5 pm - 9 pm • Labor and Employment Law The F-SP Rotary Club meets every training earn credits toward an asso- Wednesday at Snuffy’s Pantagis in ciate degree through the Community Westfield, NJ North Brunswick, NJ Scotch Plains. Interested business College of the Air Force. (908) 233-9674 (732) 940-9484 people wanting to join can call Dr. Mr. Rojas is the son of Maria Ray [email protected] Dick Dobyns, Membership Chair- of Orlando, Fla. and Andres Rojas of rESERVE yOUR hOLIDAY rESERVATIONS man, at (908) 322-5986. Scotch Plains.

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Monitoring Standards WESTFIELD — The Westfield p.m. and Fridays from 10:30 to 11 TRENTON – A bill sponsored by “We are giving school districts a Memorial Library, located at 550 a.m. Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-21) legitimate goal to shoot for on their East Broad Street, will host several Children go into the story room would hold every school district in performance.” programs for children and adults without an adult to listen to stories the State of New Jersey Department during the week of November 22. and watch a video of a picture book. of Education to intervene in districts “TGIF: It Happened in Brooklyn” Adults are not permitted to accom- struggling to meet the standard. Digioia Receives will be presented on Friday, Novem- pany the child, but are asked to stay “In order to promote fiscal respon- ber 26, at 1:30 p.m. Participants will in the library in case of “emergen- sibility and ethical integrity, we need Professional Lawyer watch the movie It Happened in cies.” greater accountability,” said Senator Of the Year Award Brooklyn, starring Frank Sinatra and All storytimes are conducted on a Kean. “This bill could help move Jimmy Durante. Light refreshments drop-in basis, but attendance is lim- New Jersey in that direction by creat- MOUNTAINSIDE – Mountainside will be served. ited, so attendees are urged to arrive ing a standard measure in which to attorney Donald DiGioia was among Several storytime programs are early and sign in at the Children’s evaluate all school districts.” the recipients when the New Jersey offered at the library. “Little Listen- Desk. Children must have a valid Senate Bill 1431, known as the Commission on Professionalism in ers,” for ages two to three-and-a- Westfield Library card to partici- New Jersey Quality Single Account- the Law presented the 2004 Profes- half, is held on Tuesdays and Wednes- pate. FRIGHTFULLY FUN…On October 29, Wesley Hall’s Organization of Parents ability Continuum (NJ QSAC), sional lawyer of the Year Awards on days from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The library will close at 5 p.m. on (WHOOPS), hosted a Family Fun Night for the school’s children and their implements a consolidated system September 30 at the New Jersey law families. Subs and soda were served and games, crafts, stories and even a to measure the following: the in- Center in New Brunswick. An adult must accompany each Wednesday, November 24, and re- Halloween Spanish lesson were offered as entertainment. Everyone had a won- child. Infants are permitted, but older main closed all day on Thanksgiv- struction and programs of a school The Professional Lawyer of the derful time including Matthew Carlin and his mom, Maria, from the Teddy Bear district; the personnel of a district; Year Award is given annually to those siblings are not due to size limita- ing, November 25. It will resume Class, pictured above. tions of the group. The library re- normal hours on Friday, November a school district’s fiscal manage- attorneys who have demonstrated an quests that children attend this pro- 26 (Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. ment; the operations of a school extraordinary commitment to profes- gram only once per week so that as to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.) NAMI Speaker to Spotlight district; and the governance aspect sionalism throughout their careers in many children can participate as For more information, please call of the district. Every district in the the law. possible. (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s state will be assessed on a uniform Mr. DiGioia is a partner in the law “Time for Tales,” for those three- website at www.wmlnj.org or stop Legal Services Organization basis based on their performance in firm of Weiseman, Hely, DiGioia in and-a-half to five years old, takes by the library for a copy of its quar- these five indicators. School dis- Mountainside. He is certified by the place on Mondays from 1:30 to 2 terly newsletter. COUNTY – NAMI (National Alli- Albany Law School and a Phi Beta tricts will be placed into three cat- New Jersey Supreme Court as both a ance for the Mentally Ill) of Union Kappa graduate of Pennsylvania State egories on a continuum and dis- Civil Trial Attorney and a Criminal County will present a free program University. Currently, he chairs the tricts that have a low performance Trial Attorney. Mr. DiGioia is cur- on Tuesday, November 23, about the Union County Human Services Ad- assessment will receive state inter- rently President of the Richard J. Reeves-Reed Reveals Date services available through the Com- visory Committee and the Union vention and assistance. Hughes Inn of Court. He served on munity Health Law Project (CHLP) County Local Emergency Food and “This measure will provide the New the boards of trustees for ATLA-NJ in Union County. Shelter Allocation Committee. Jersey Department of Education the and the Association of Criminal De- For Holiday House Tour Marc Snyder, Managing Attorney He also serves on the Legal Services authority and flexibility to help school fense lawyers. SUMMIT – The Reeves-Reed Ar- tiques on display. of CHLP in Union County, will be the of New Jersey Think First Committee districts in a more direct, timely, sen- Mr. DiGioia was a member of the boretum has announced that its 15th Also included on the tour will be guest speaker. CHLP is a non-profit and the Minority Concerns Commit- sitive and appropriate manner,” said District XII Ethics Committee and is annual Holiday House Tour will the Summit Historical Society’s advocacy and legal services organi- tee, Superior Court of New Jersey. Senator Kean. “This initiative puts in designated by the Supreme Court as a take place on Thursday, December 18th century Carter House, with its zation dedicated to serving the needs Refreshments will be served. For place a program to address the needs Special Ethics Master. An adjunct 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. annual Crafts Fair, and the Wisner of low-income people with disabili- more information, or in case of in- of both the districts that perform well professor at Seton Hall Law School, Four Summit homes, each deco- House on the Reeves-Reed ties and the elderly in New Jersey. clement weather, please call (908) and those who do not meet expecta- he also lectures for the Institutes for rated festively to reflect the own- grounds. Guests will be treated to The presentation will begin at 7:30 233-1628. tion.” Continuing Legal Education. ers’ personal style, will be featured mulled cider and home-baked treats p.m. at the Osceola Presbyterian on the tour. The tour will benefit at the Wisner House, which will be Church, located at 1689 Raritan Road Skating Event to Be education and horticulture pro- decorated for the holidays. in Clark, which is handicapped ac- grams at the arboretum. Additionally, visitors are invited cessible. Held at Warinanco Do You Have To Among them will be an elegantly to stop by the Arboretum’s Garden Founded in 1976, CHLP’s areas of COUNTY – The Union County restored brick Georgian that in- Shop, which is stocked with holi- expertise include public entitlements Board of Chosen Freeholders present cludes period elements, as well as day items plus standard garden ac- (Social Security Disability, welfare the “Thanksgiving Broom Bowl Go To Court? a guest suite and pool house, plus a cessories. assistance and food stamps, among Challenge”at the Warinanco Ice Skat- safari playroom and personal gym. Tickets, which may be purchased other categories); Medicaid, Medi- ing Center in Roselle on Friday, No- A Gothic Tudor, containing im- by mail or in person, are $25 up care and other health insurance ben- vember 26. This event combines the pressive wood moldings, original until Tuesday, November 30, and efits; housing advocacy; family law; games of broomball and bowling. JON M. BRAMNICK fireplaces and a two-story, cathe- $30 thereafter. Checks should be discrimination in various areas and a The open skate session begins at 1 dral-themed sitting room, among made payable to: Reeves-Reed Ar- wide range of other civil matters. p.m. and children can try their luck at Certified Civil Trial Attorney other elements, will be showcased boretum and mailed to 165 Hobart Mr. Snyder is a graduate of J.D. this version of Broom Bowling. Chil- as well. Avenue, Summit 07901. dren ages four through 17, who are Personal Injury Law Participants also are invited to visit Tickets will be available in the Hiking Club Offers competing in the challenge, will be an English Tudor, featuring ruby red, Reeves-Reed Arboretum office, divided into three age groups. A pair BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ etched glass doors leading to the 165 Hobart Avenue near Route 24, Variety of Activities of ice skates will be awarded to the MITTERHOFF sitting room; an enclosed garden from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday COUNTY – The Union County first place winner in each age group. room; stone terrace and a goldfish- through Friday, or at the Garden Hiking Club offers a regular schedule The Warinanco Ice Skating Center GRABAS & WOODRUFF filled, indoor water fountain. If Shop, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- of hiking and cycling activities. Most is located off Thompson Avenue in weather permits, visitors also may day through Saturday. events take place in central and north- Warinanco Park, located near the 1827 East Second Street stroll through the owner’s garden. A buffet lunch will be served at ern New Jersey. border of Roselle and Elizabeth. All Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 The fourth home will be a Dutch the Beacon Hill Club, located op- Membership dues are $10 per year. regular admission and skate rental Colonial set for a holiday tea. Af- posite the arboretum, for an addi- To receive a complimentary six- fees apply to this event. For more ter viewing the table-top setting, tional charge of $30. Seating is month schedule, please call (908) 527- information, please call the Skating 908-322-7000 visitors will have an opportunity to limited and must be reserved be- 4900. Information also is available at Center at (908) 298-7850 or the Union E mail: [email protected] walk through the former Victorian fore November 30. Lunch seatings www.nynjtc.org/clubpages/ County Department of Parks and home and see the American an- are at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. uchc.html. 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The ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains Scotch Plains Resident Wants Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Openness in BOE Budget Process Below are four arcane words, each with Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association four definitions – only one is correct. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Recently, there have been articles by fact, during the October 25, PTA meeting others are made up. Are you sharp enough Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey the Scotch Plains Board of Education on this bill it was stated that the major (BOE) expressing displeasure with Bill expenses of the school system consisted to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 S-1701. This bill acts, to some degree, to of salaries and benefits. This is to be Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 protect the taxpayers from some of the expected. In addition, several options were guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 funding increases that the school board presented to cut costs, but none touched vidual. If you get three – word expert. If finds that they need year after year. these two items. This is remarkable with you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at free time! The school board has indicated that the contract negotiations taking place in All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 this will be a loss of $250,000 out of a the near future. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. come from the board game Diction budget of $63,519,812. This results in a As another option, considering that the Deception. loss of 0.4 percent from the budget. This school districts web site is updated daily, Michelle Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte leaves one with the impression of the perhaps they could post the detailed bud- Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR board generating fear. It was further men- get for taxpayers and parent’s informa- 1. Tincal – Crude borax Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo tioned that this will amount to about $20 tion. Along with the existing budget in 2. Rostrulum – A small beak, as of an COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION per taxpayer and implied was it worth it? affect, the draft budget for next year could insect Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly The BOE has indicated this resulted in also be posted. This being the case, the 3. Tocher – The dowry of a bride ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS limiting the free balance from 3 percent to public can assist in and easily participate 4. Biga – In ancient Rome, a chariot Ben Corbin 2.5 percent or the Consumer Price Index, in the budget practice and perhaps iden- drawn by two horses SERVICES whichever is greater. One has to keep in tify additional areas to pair down some SUBSCRIPTION PRICE mind that the percent of tax levy increases costs. ATAZIR One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 for the last four years of 7.45 percent, 8.68 Mayor Marks, with your re-election, 1. A warm wind of the Sahara percent, 8.28 percent and 8.01 percent and your professed concern about taxes in 2. A type of Syrian scarf were granted to the schools. our municipality could you take the lead 3. A Filipino Moslem who takes an From my perspective, I would like to in this openness to the public? oath before a priest that he will die killing Acting Governor Codey Will Be save $20, since many of us are unable to It was mentioned that this bill over Christians afford things like vacations, diner out, rules the will of the taxpayers. This is 4. The influence of a star upon another, etc. as a result of the BOE’s never ending true, the vote for the budget was 1,576 or upon man need for our money. At least the $20 and against 1,153. This is a majority of PERDITION Doing His Best for the State would allow me to buy a pizza! those that voted, but is small in number 1. Shame; humiliation It seems to me that this budget restric- for the approximate 20,000 residents. This 2. Complete and irreparable loss; ruin tion is well timed and can be used as a is a result of the vote taking place in April, 3. The waiting place of the dead before In a quiet, private ceremony just past midnight last reduce car insurance rates. being delivered to heaven or hell Sunday, New Jersey swore in a new governor. On Mr. Codey’s honeymoon in leading this state prob- negotiation topic with the NJEA in De- in lieu of November. cember. This of course assumes that the It should be noted that this is my per- 4. Unfaithfulness; perfidious November 15 at 12:04 a.m., state senate president ably will last just a few months as contenders for next people representing us in the negotiations sonnel observations and in no way re- JENNET want to protect our interests. In looking at flects the views of any other individuals 1. A spinning machine with a number Richard Codey (D) of West Orange took on the year’s election for governor line up for center stage. of spindles added duties of acting governor. Past Governor Will Mr. Codey be one of them? — Who knows? the mission statement for the school board, and/or organizations. there are no references to taxes and/or 2. A window shade of horizontal slats James McGreevey’s resignation is now in effect. Governor Codey’s strongest adversaries may come Al Muller that slope and overlap costs. Makes one wonder if we have the Scotch Plains “wolf guarding the chicken coop?” In 3. A female donkey or small Spanish We wish the best for Mr. McGreevey and his from within his Democratic party; U.S. Senator Jon horse family. They each start new and separate lives. In his Corzine (D) has expressed interest in becoming 4. A short, stout crowbar used for open- farewell address, now-citizen McGreevey said his governor next year. Senator Corzine has also demon- ing doors Making the Team or Not, Parent PTEROPE career “careened off the tracks.” strated his willingness to risk substantial amounts of 1. Related to or characteristic of a fern Senator Codey as a 31-year veteran in Trenton is his own money to get what he wants. In 2000, he Thinks All Kids Should be Notified 2. A fruit bat undertaking a large, new responsibility – one that he loaned a record $65 million to his campaign to This was the first time my son, a fifth important to him). If your son didn’t make 3. In anatomy, the junction of frontal, had no inkling of a year ago. Democrats, Republicans become U.S. Senator. Presumably, he’s paid himself grader, decided to try out for a traveling the cut, wouldn’t you (and he) prefer that the temporal and the great wing of the sports team. With over 50 other boys, he he got the news in the privacy of your spheniod bones and all New Jersey citizens are ready to support him. back by now as he won. Would he do the same to participated in three hours of drills and home, so he could adjust to it and prepare 4. In Grecian architecture, a row of Important work needs to be done. Rebuilding confi- become governor? Just the threat of doing it surely scrimmages on two evenings so the himself for the inevitable talk at school? columns, as in a peristyle; a portico dence in the state government is part of it. Mr. Codey might be enough to scare off most opponents. coaches could decide who would make Yes, the team rosters were posted on each of the three teams. the WBA’s website, but that page was not seems to be taking this to heart. He’s tackling the The question for now is, “Will Mr. Codey govern One week after tryouts were completed, available until a couple of school days GOP Freeholder issues and spurning partisan power politics, as best we as governor?” Otherwise, will he be drawn into the I overheard some other parents talking after the boys who were selected got their Candidates Thank All can tell. This is a good sign. We hope he can stand up politics in the race to be elected governor in 2005? about their sons getting phone calls from phone calls. to the pressure from the “business as usual” crowd. Perhaps his assignment is to be caretaker for Senator coaches welcoming them to a traveling My family understands that not every Voters For Support team. Naturally, the same conversations child can participate in every activity. My Running for the office of Union County In his farewell speech, Governor McGreevey spoke Corzine. were occurring in school over several complaint is not that my son did not make a Freeholder has been an unforgettable life of the ugliness of politics that goes on even after We think not, we hope not. We believe Governor days. The problem is that not every boy team. Rather, I am concerned that the WBA experience — one that we feel privileged to election season passes. “We smile in person and then Codey will be doing the best he can next year for the who tried out got a phone call. did not have the courtesy (or perhaps the have had as part of a team. We were blessed Indeed, as of today – weeks after the courage) to notify the boys who were not to have found each other. From the start of throw each other under the bus,” He said. “We need state of New Jersey and all its residents. team rosters were finalized, the boys who selected and thank them for their efforts. this campaign, each has been a compliment to seek wise leaders who will find common ground In that Governor Codey has lent support in the past were not selected for a team (my son This could have been done without to the other. We fell into a comfortable among citizens.” We hope that Senator Codey will to the horse racing industry and that he supports included) have not been formally notified. much additional time, effort, or expense. working relationship, forming a bond. I realize volunteers who do not have a It is simply unfair, not to mention rude, However, the strongest bond has been lead this charge and build bridges among parties and adding slot machines to the race track in the Mead- huge amount of free time run the WBA, to treat children any other way. formed with the residents of Union County, citizens. owlands, there is a “Morning Line.” The morning and I truly appreciate your efforts. Still, Lois Yurow who regardless of their political views, We also hope that Senator Codey will continue line on the new governor is that he’s a good guy and you are all parents. So parent to parent, Westfield made us feel welcome in their towns. imagine that your son tried out for a team We wish to thank each of you for your working to restructure and improve DYFUS, as well that New Jersians can expect to see an immediate (or a play, or a band, or anything else kindness and generosity, as well as your as looking for ways to create property tax relief and change for the better in Trenton. words of encouragement. Ratner Raves on Kerry’s Westfield Finally, we thank all those who partici- pated in the election process — munici- pal, county and federal; the candidates Recordings: Telemarketers Strike Vote, Rants on Republican Victory and their families; the campaign staffs; In reading The Westfield Leader’s cov- cabal of undesirable and off the wall co- the poll workers; the forum leaders; the erage of the election results, I was grati- conspirators, ranging from shrieking har- media and lastly but certainly not the fied to see that John Kerry beat George ridan Ann Coulter to a wacko organiza- least, the voters. Back at FTC “Do Not Call” List Bush by 164 votes in Westfield. While tion that coincidentally shares its initials You are all to be commended. the Democratic majorities in New Jersey with the words “Not Really American.” It’s been a few months, and during this time, the amendment proceeding, the commission will not and Union County are no surprise, If people are truly to be judged by the Joe Renna Kerry’s victory in a disproportionately friends they keep, then Rove, Cheney Patricia Quattrocchi people have been enjoying “peace of phone.” The initiate an enforcement action against a seller or Frank Arena, implementation of the “Do Not Call” list and related telemarketer for using recorded messages…” With Republican town is both a singular ac- and their hapless spokespresident have complishment and a testament to the failed every moral test. To put it another Bruce Paterson federal rules apparently have been effective in shield- this position of lack of enforcement by the FTC, perception and wisdom of our town’s way, they won it squarely, but far from ing most from harassing telemarketers. However, telemarketers are now on the air in force, plying their voters. fairly. Mayor, Council Urged the telemarketing industry has been fighting back – recorded messages on consumers. More than anything else, the Westfield I’m sure that this letter will result in Kerry majority is proof that not everyone accusations that it was motivated by an To Listen to Voters they are chipping away and about to win some The definition of “established business relation- was hoodwinked by the endless litany of acute case of sour grapes. There may be With the landslide defeat of the park- battles, we fear. In our opinion, if they win, you lose. ship” must have a very broad meaning. We wonder distortions, half-truths and just plain un- some truth to that theory. Of course, I’m ing deck referendum, by a vote of 9,865 There’s something going on now between the FTC what this means. In just the day or so since the FTC truths that were spewed by the Cheney- deeply disappointed that Dubya and his – “no” to 2,700 – “yes,” I urge the town Bush campaign. And what a campaign it handlers have, for the very first time, council and the mayor to reconsider their (Federal Trade Commission) and the FCC (Federal press release was issued, we received prerecorded was! won a presidential election and have position on the parking deck project. Communications Commission), and it doesn’t look messages offering free trips to Orlando and DVD There’s usually little reason to com- attained the unchecked ability to run The residents of Westfield have sent like it will be good for your privacy or telephone recorders to sign up for satellite TV service. What pliment Republicans on their conduct, amok for the next four years. the government of Westfield a mandate. but I really have to admire Karl Rove for If the feeling of impending Republi- Although the referendum is technically peace of mind. According to press releases from the did we do to deserve a business relationship with successfully carrying out one of the great- can mayhem is evidence of sour grapes, non-binding, I don’t see how the mayor FTC, they seek comments on TSR (Telemarketing these people? est mass deceptions in our nation’s his- so be it, but I prefer to call it a common and council, performing the duties en- Sales Rules) changes to allow telemarketers to use There is considerable detail and technical jargon tory. Given his party’s puerile pack of sense appraisal of a depressing reality. trusted to them by all the people of candidates, Rove, assisted by a motley Yet, despite the certainty of four more Westfield can continue with the present prerecorded messages when they call consumers bandied about in the proposed rule changes by the and malodorous mélange of manipula- dark years of incompetence, uncaring or any future parking deck project. with whom they have an established business rela- FTC. None of it favors the consumer, in our view. tive media moguls, pulled off an elec- and neglect, Westfield’s Kerry majority Bill Darchi tionship. Apparently, the FCC does not have rules You can learn more by going to the website of the toral miracle. is evidence that the light of reason re- Westfield Certainly, Rove’s greatest victory (if mains kindled in America. Hope, com- preventing this, but the FTC does. In effect, this has FTC — www.ftc.gov/bcp/rulemaking/tsr/. You can such an obscene feat can truly be deemed passion and true security may be de- thwarted most telemarketers from calling you with also register your comments about “Prerecorded a “victory”) was his propagation of the ferred, but cannot ultimately be denied. Baron and Baldasarre prerecorded messages – up until now. Message EBR Telemarketing, Project No. R411001” grotesque delusion that the very same A victory that could only have been dimwitted Dubya whose obsession with achieved by deceit, guile and a heaping Of Scotch Plains Thank A telemarketing firm, Voice Mail Broadcasting with them before January 20, 2005 at https:// Iraq left him asleep at the switch on 9/11 measure of slime bears the toxic seeds Campaign Supporters Corporation (VMBC), petitioned the FTC to modify secure.commentworks.com/ftc-tsr. had magically acquired the requisite in- of its own demise. We would like to take this opportunity the TSR, arguing that such a change would make the To file a complaint or seek information, call toll- tellect and focus to understand and pro- Republicans, be not proud! tect national security. to thank all of our supporters and volun- rules of the two agencies more consistent. Such a free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). Robert J. Ratner teers for the help, encouragement and To be sure, Rove didn’t act alone. He Westfield convoluted argument is nonsense as far as we’re If you have opinions on this federal government was aided and abetted by an ungodly hard work they gave us throughout the campaign. concerned. We believe that the FCC should change matter, write your congressman or U.S. Senators. In Many of you opened up your living its rules to be consistent with the FTC – preventing this area, your congressman is Mike Ferguson and The Legacy of Mayor McDermott rooms to us, made phone calls, sent post- the use of prerecorded telemarketing messages alto- his office phone number in Warren is 908-757-7835. cards or did other things that resulted in a strong showing at the polls. gether, and without a doubt. Senator Jon Corzine can be reached in Newark at Will Be ‘He Let the People Decide’ Though we did not win the vote count, The FTC has taken another dubious step in the (973) 645-3030. Senator Frank Lautenberg can be In any heated debate, there will be think we need to give him the benefit of we won other ways, including bringing in meantime by announcing “pending completion of reached in Newark at (973) 639-8700. barbs thrown. There is nothing wrong the doubt that these things were done many new supporters who were involved with that, as vigorous debate is an ex- because he thought that the project was in in a campaign for the first time. ample of what a great democracy we have the best interests of the town, and not part We are humbled by the outpouring of in this country. It shows that people are of any personal agenda. support, and we encourage all of you to free to speak their minds. A free and open However, whether or not he was truly remain involved in the community. debate is critical to the democratic pro- concerned with leaving a “legacy,” the Thank you and enjoy the holidays. cess. mayor can now rest assured that he will Andy Baron One of the criticisms of Mayor leave an undeniable and lasting one. Barbara Baldasarre McDermott was that he wanted to push His legacy will be that he allowed the Scotch Plains through the parking garage plan “at any people to voice their opinions and that, cost” in order to leave a lasting “legacy.” in the end, he listened and heeded their While there was certainly things done wishes. Election Volunteer that appeared to “push” the project, I The mayor and the council showed a great respect for their constituents by Questions Use of Voting allowing the plan to be put up to a public Longtime Westfield referendum and Mayor McDermott’s ad- Computers for Fairness ministration will always be respected for I was a volunteer attorney on election Residents Thank Mayor that. day in Tampa, Fla. with “Election Protec- And Council for Efforts So, while I personally and 77 percent tion,” an impartial organization which of my fellow voters disagreed with the strives to make elections fair and voting As Westfield residents for over 40 mayor on this plan, it should be clear that open to all. years, and having listened to com- the vote was not against him personally. We were organized and to insure that plaints about parking downtown There are other important issues in town everyone had the right to vote. Unfortu- for the same amount of time, we and Mr. McDermott was not elected to be nately, it was not possible to determine would like to thank the mayor and the “Mayor of Parking.” whether the computers used in the elec- council for their efforts in putting a Councilmen Caruana and Echausse tion recorded votes accurately. proposal on the ballot for the people have also cemented a legacy for them- It was also not possible to determine selves. Their legacy will be one of cour- whether the computers had recorded votes to vote on. age. While it takes a lot of strength and prior to the time the polls opened. These volunteers went through a courage to stand up to your enemies, it Several members of congress have pro- couple of tough years, took a lot of takes even more to stand up to your posed that the G.A.O. (General Account- heat, and should be applauded for friends. ing Administration) audit the past elec- having the guts to do what no other Hopefully people on both sides of this tion to determine whether it was con- council has done in those 40 years. issue, including those in government and ducted in a fair manner. private citizens, will move on collec- I think that all U.S. citizens should contact Jeff O’Connor tively and, above all else, respect each their congressman or woman and request Terry O’Connor other and hold no grudges. them to support the request to the G.A.O. Dave O’Connor Scott Mason Cory Mermer Ralph H. Kline Westfield Westfield Scotch Plains A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2004 Page 5 Community Commentary Reverend Jim Benton to Letters to the Editor NJ Constitutional Convention Let Us Give Thanks For Our Blessings Needs Teeth, A Challenge Speak to WF Rotary Club by Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ro- International as the Central Regional By Helping Less Fortunate Neighbors Former Westfield Mayor, 1992-1996 tary Club will feature Reverend Jim Manager of Volunteers. He then Thanksgiving is a distinctively Ameri- closed against the morning light as long Benton at the Tuesday, November served as the Central Regional Mar- can holiday, set aside for giving thanks as possible, thank you, Lord, that I can There is one job I think I might really masters. Your and my tax dollars are at for the blessings of health, food, shelter, see. There are many who are blind. like — Title: Delegate to the New Jer- work in Newark for this! 23, luncheon from 12:45 keting Director before family, friends and community. Even though I huddle in my bed and sey Constitutional Convention on Tax The extent that individuals holding full- to 1:30 p.m. Reverend becoming the National During the Thanksgiving season, many put off the effort of rising, thank you, Reform. As a student and sometime time or part-time, non-elected and possi- Benton will speak to the Director of Volunteers. Westfielders, who recognize how much Lord, that I have the strength to rise. practitioner of the political and govern- bly tenured offices also holding elected 90-member club about Rev. Benton was respon- they have to be grateful for, say “thank There are many who are bed-ridden. mental process for over 60 years, it office should be debated. Remember that the “Goodwill Rescue sible for overseeing the you” by giving to the United Way of Even though the first hour of my day is would be the ultimate! I do not fancy every year in every office paying $4,000 Mission,” which offers activities of over 800 vol- Westfield, which helps maintain the qual- hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, myself in a wig and funny clothes à la per year counts in the lucrative pension help and hope to North unteers in the United ity of life for all in our community. tempers are short, thank you, Lord, for 1987, or being enshrined in huge mu- calculation. Jersey’s urban poor and States. We are grateful to all who have gener- my family. There are many who are lonely. rals or paintings. 2. We should look at apportioning our dispirited from its office While working with ously responded to the 2004 United Way Even though our breakfast table never How many of you know New Jersey electoral votes for president by our 13 campaign, and we urge all who have not looks like the pictures in the magazines, has had four constitutional conventions congressional districts, which several in Newark. Compassion Interna- yet sent in a pledge card to do so now, as and the menu is at times unbalanced, already (1776, 1844, 1947 and 1960)? other states have done. The two electoral The Reverend Benton, tional, he traveled exten- a sign of “thanks-giving.” thank you, Lord, for the food we have. In 1776, the Continental Congress votes allocated for the senators should go a native of Washington sively in the United State, comes to Good- States and overseas in- By sharing their blessings, Westfielders There are many who are hungry. “strongly recommended” it because they to the winner of the state, or some other Rev. Jim Benton can extend the spirit of Thanksgiving Even though the routine of my job is could not order anything. Each of the 13 such formula. will from Springfield, cluding time in Bolivia, throughout the coming year. A past edi- often monotonous, thank you, Lord, for revolting colonies to wrote and enacted For 2004 as example, assuming Missouri where he has been located Costa Rica, El Salvador, Haiti, Hon- tion of the Friendly Place, a newsletter the opportunity to work. There are many a constitution since the British royal Kerry carried seven districts and Bush for the past 15 years. His experience duras, Kenya, Mexico, Peru and for Westfield Community Center senior who have no job. governors, including ours, were out. six, New Jersey would cast seven plus in the urban environment began at Uganda. citizens (one of the 20 member agencies Even though I grumble and bemoan Some system of government was im- two for Kerry and six for Bush for a the age of five when his parents A graduate of Evangel University supported by our United Way), contained my fate from day to day, and wish my perative. Our forbearers did the job in a total of 15. the following inspirational message, circumstances were not so modest, thank couple of days. What’s wrong with this? For starters, moved to Brooklyn, NY to start the in Springfield, Mo., Rev. Benton which we would like to share again this you, Lord, for the gift of life.” In 1844 and 1947, complete rewrites who loses? With the New Jersey Demo- first program for girls developed by holds two bachelor’s degrees: a Bach- year: On behalf of all of us at the United Way were done. A partial rewrite was done in crats controlling the State House, they are David Wilkerson’s Teen Challenge. elor of Arts degree in Business Ad- “Be Thankful even though I clutch my of Westfield, let me wish everyone a most the 1960s. Those calling the convention unlikely to agree. Go back 10 years, ditto As an adult, Rev. Benton worked ministration and a Bachelor of Sci- blanket and growl when the alarm rings happy Thanksgiving season. feared a runaway meeting, which is ex- argument when the Republicans ruled with drug addicts and alcoholics for ence degree in Biblical Studies. each morning, thank you, Lord, that I can Carolyn Fleder actly what 1787 in Philadelphia was. Trenton. So no legislature down there is over 10 years through Teen Chal- The Rotary Club of Westfield hear. There are those who are deaf. President, Board of Trustees We need the same thing now. Start with likely to adopt this, ever. That’s why we lenge. After serving as Chief Opera- meets every Tuesday from 12:15 to Even though I keep my eyes tightly United Way of Westfield the ostensible purpose of the convention, nee a constitutional convention with broad tions Officer and then Executive 1:30 p.m. in the Westfield Y. The reforms in real property taxes “but don’t scope. Director of Teen Challenge programs public is invited. you dare look at any of the spending side of Whether the U.S. Congress has the WF BOE President Discusses Ed. Plans state government.” It’s absurd not to do authority to do so under the Constitution, in New York and Missouri, he was both. There should be a review of major especially the 10th Amendment, it is de- asked to serve as the Midwest Rep- Be thankful for what You For Challenges of the 21st Century expense items, such as mandated expenses batable. But this state convention I want resentative for the National Teen to school districts, the power of the Su- to participate in could write this into a Challenge Office in Springfield, Mo. Have and Help Others November 14 to 20 marks the 83rd cycle, to ensure that every course meets preme Court to legislate by fiat and dicta- new Constitution. In the fall of 1992, he was invited This Thanksgiving Day annual observance of American Educa- both state and Westfield standards. tion. The mandated sales tax of 1976 is an Maybe it was merciful in that we had to join the ministry of Compassion tion Week. This year’s theme, “Celebrat- Our efforts to improve learning are example of that episode, in judicial law- no presidential political ads on TV in ing the American Dream,” reflects our further strengthened through the district’s making in this state. New Jersey, New York and Connecticut commitment to all students. new 2004-2007 Technology Plan. The Even that most sacred of cows — con- because these states were not in play this Education is central to the pursuit of plan expands the use of technology within solidated or even eliminating units of season with the “winner take all” system. many goals and aspirations. We encour- the curriculum, provides resources and local, school, special district and county Zero candidates appeared. With the re- NEIL SULLIVAN age these pursuits in Westfield and con- training to teachers, and improves com- government need review. We have 566 vised system, we would get a little more gratulate our students on attaining so many munication with students, parents and the municipalities, even more schools dis- respect. President, Westfield Mortgage of their goals. community. We are excited about the tricts and 21 counties. We might also see more wrangling A total of 94 percent of last year’s new district web site that is under devel- There are a lot of other things I would over congressional redistricting lines. This Free credit evaluation and approvals graduates are continuing their higher edu- opment along with expanded plans for like to do, or at least see get a fair debate is still a state prerogative to draw. Guaranteed closing costs cation. Our high school guidance depart- use of Channel 36. among all us delegates. Prevailing forces in the state legisla- New home purchases ment has expanded the college research Earlier this year, the district approved 1. Prohibit all dual office holding. You ture seek to maintain themselves unless Construction loans process for students and parents with a a new strategic plan for 2004-2008, which cannot simultaneously be a mayor, coun- constitutionally prohibited which is done new software program that provides an was developed with the participation of cilman, freeholder, state senator, assem- now by gerrymandering. Districts are Refinances overview of actual college admission sta- community members, teachers, students, blyman, etc. For example, when issues carved into weird shapes to collect all tistics for Westfield’s graduates. The first- administrators and board members. involving state support for the Newark voters favoring one specific party or the ever Sophomore Parents Night was held Through the support and energy of this hockey arena were up, did the state sena- other. One congressional district is liter- last month, and this week, more than 200 partnership, the district is prepared to tor for eastern Essex County look out for ally a string of cities the width of an colleges and universities will be repre- guide Westfield’s children to meet the the best interests of all his constituents interstate highway. WESTFIELD MORTGAGE sented at the high school’s annual Col- challenges of the 21st century. and the rest of the state, or the interests of Redistricting could be mandated by the lege Night. his Newark mayoral constituents? The constitution to be more frequent than the 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 Anne Riegel, President www.westfieldmortgage.com Continuing to improve guidance ser- Westfield Board of Education bible has something about serving two current 10-year cycle. vices is one of many important goals in There are some more things I would Equal housing lender. 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PUBLICATION Miller-Cory Invites Visitors To Colonial Thanksgiving WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory Through the House,” featuring the House Museum, located at 614 Moun- sights, sounds and scents of the holiday, tain Avenue in Westfield, will hold its is scheduled for Sunday, December 5. annual Colonial Thanksgiving feast dem- Admission to the museum is $2 for onstration over the open hearth from 2 to adults, 50 cents for students and free 4 p.m. this Sunday, November 21. for children under age six. For infor- Ellen and Zoe Hess of Cranford mation about the museum, please call and Allison Clancy of Westfield will (908) 232-1776. prepare the feast, using authentic reci- pes and cooking methods. Taste treats Deacons to Conduct will be available for visitors to sample. Additionally, Kathy Dowling of Clark Sunday Turkey Drive will present a program on Colonial WESTFIELD — The deacons of table customs. The Presbyterian Church in Westfield The last tour is scheduled to begin will again sponsor their annual at 3:30 p.m. Visitors also will have an Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. opportunity to make purchases at the Medium-sized, frozen turkeys, as museum’s gift shop, which is stocked well as boxed stuffing and potato with Colonial reproductions, cook- mixes, canned cranberry sauce, veg- books and educational materials. etables and other non-perishable food The museum will be closed on Sun- items, will be collected through Sun- day, November 28. “Christmas…All day, November 21. Items may be dropped off at the parking lot entrance to the Parish Mitchell Raymond House, located behind the church on Mountain Avenue. There will be two Born to Feigenbaums boxes inside the building’s parking lot entrance, where the turkeys and MR. AND MRS. BRIAN DENNIS BUCHERT Andrea and Eric Feigenbaum of (She is the former Miss Valerie Anne Schultz) David C. Schaller and Miss Megan Diane Weiss Alexandria, Va. have announced the other food can be placed. birth of their son, Mitchell Raymond The food will be donated to the Feigenbaum, on Saturday, October Elizabethport Presbyterian Center in 23, at 10:17 p.m. at Alexandria Hos- Elizabeth. Some of the turkeys will Miss Megan D. Weiss pital in Alexandria. be given to families who may not Miss Valerie A. Schultz Mitchell weighed 9 pounds and 4.4 otherwise be able to enjoy a tradi- ounces and measured 20½ inches in tional holiday meal, while others will length at birth. be cooked and served to people at the Weds Brian D. Buchert To Marry David C. Schaller The mother, Andrea Edelstein center. For further information, please call Miss Valerie Anne Schultz, the Schultz and William Schultz, both Mr. and Mrs. William Weiss of Lewisburg, Pa. She is pursuing a Feigenbaum, is a 1987 graduate of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard brothers of the bride from Westfield. Cranford have announced the engage- master’s degree in education at Cali- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. The Presbyterian Church in Westfield office at (908) 233-0301. Schultz of Westfield, was married on A graduate of Westfield High School ment of their daughter, Miss Megan fornia State University, Long Beach. The baby’s maternal grandparents Saturday, June 5, to Brian Dennis and the Georgetown University Diane Weiss, to David Christopher Her fiancé is the head men’s la- are Irwin Edelstein of Davie, Fla., PBA Commences Buchert. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Schaller. He is the son of Mr. and crosse and soccer coach at Whittier formerly of Scotch Plains, and the Dennis Buchert of Short Hills. Service, the bride was employed until Mrs. Gary Schaller of Westfield. College in Whittier, Calif. A graduate late Marilyn Edelstein. Annual Toy Drive The afternoon ceremony took place at recently with Bannerman & Associ- The bride-to-be is a third grade of Westfield High School, he received His paternal grandparents are Irwin SCOTCH PLAINS – The mem- St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills, ates, a foreign-government consulting teacher for the Los Angeles Unified a bachelor’s degree in journalism from and Iris Feigenbaum of Rockville, bers of the Scotch Plains Policeman’s with the Reverend Monsignor George R. firm in Washington, D.C. School District. A graduate of Rutgers University in New Md. Benevolent Association have kicked Trabold officiating. A reception followed The bridegroom is a graduate of the Cranford High School, she earned a Brunswick. Dorothy Hamelsky of Monroe off their 10th Annual “Toys for Tots” at The Park Savoy in Florham Park. Delbarton School and the Georgetown bachelor’s degree in elementary edu- An August 2005 wedding is Township is Mitchell’s great-grand- toy drive. Given in marriage by her father, the University McDonough School of cation from Bucknell University in planned. mother. bride had her sister, Miss Nancy Schultz Business. He is employed by Colum- New toys and games are needed for of Westfield, as her maid of honor. The bia Capital, a venture capital firm in this year’s campaign. All donations bridal attendants included Miss Alexandria, Va. may be dropped off at the Scotch Plains Carolyn Buchert of Philadelphia, Pa., The bridegroom’s parents hosted the Tu‚ƒƒvts‚ ’‚ˆ †rys‚ htvs‡4 Police Department, in the lobby, where the sister of the bridegroom; Miss rehearsal party at the Baltusrol Golf a special barrel has been placed. 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Is it really time to rushed into the living room — includ- whether God speaks to people speak about stewardship and relat- begin thinking about Christmas pre- ing Christopher’s grandmother through the Internet will be pre- ing to one another, and what God sents and decorations? Didn’t we just Veronica…sobbing. Christopher had sented on Tuesday, November 30, may expect of the world in this new do this? improperly installed one of the legs at 7:30 p.m. in the Coe Fellowship environment. Maybe we should try to do things a on the tree stand, causing it to fall. He Room of the First Congregational Persons of all faiths are welcome, little differently this year. In the com- could not bear to look into his Church of Westfield. as well as those who do not practice ing weeks, as you pull out each orna- Grandma’s eyes. Members of the public are in- a faith. Attendees will be encour- ment, it might be a good idea to think They reinstalled the old cast iron vited to attend the session, a project aged to raise issues and questions. of a way that God has blest you. I read tree stand, tied the tree to the wall of the Wisdom’s Light ministry. The First Congregational Church is about a man named Christopher who with rope, and hung some dried flow- The Reverend John A. Mills, Di- located at 125 Elmer Street, and will be doing just that. ers along with the few surviving glass rector of the ministry, will be the may be reached at (908) 233 2494. It was 20 years ago, when he was ornaments. With one huge mistake, facilitator. Individuals are also encouraged 24 years old, that Christopher thought he felt he had destroyed Christmas Participants will have an oppor- to e-mail the Wisdom’s Light min- he had destroyed the joy of Christmas forever. tunity to review the depth of the istry at [email protected] for his family forever. Christmas had Christopher went into a depression Internet and discuss questions such with questions, concerns and ideas. always been huge in Christopher’s over what had happened. He prayed house. His Victorian home in New every day for God to show him how York had high cathedral ceilings. Each he could ever make up for destroying Christmas Boutique to Open year, the family would look for the Christmas. He went to Christmas tallest tree they could find, usually a shops all over New York, only to find 14-foot noble fir. mass-produced ornaments made out At Thrift Shop November 30 They needed a tree that large to of plastic or cheap metal. hold the over 2,000 ornaments his A cousin who felt bad for him in- SCOTCH PLAINS — The annual consist of a written essay of 50 words family had collected down through vited him to come back to Poland for Christmas Boutique will open on or less on the subject “I would love to the generations. These were no ordi- a vacation at Easter time. While he WELCOME ADVENT…Steve and Lisa Colao, pictured with their children, Sam Tuesday, November 30, at the win this dollhouse because…” For nary ornaments, but were family trea- was there, he met his cousin’s friend and Abigail, will light the tree during the annual ceremony on the front lawn of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service details on the contest, please visit the The Presbyterian Church in Westfield on Sunday, November 28, at 7 p.m. League’s Thrift Shop, located at 1730 shop or call the dollhouse chairwoman, sures — intricate one of a kind, hand- in a small garage workshop. This Members of the public are invited to attend the evening’s festivities, as well as a blown ornaments designed by crafts- man made hand-blown glass for labo- Live Nativity program that will take place on the church lawn the following East Second Street in Scotch Plains. Susan Citrano, at (908) 322-8496. men in Poland, where his family was ratories. Like a bolt from heaven Sunday, December 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. Brand new items, including holiday Entries must be submitted by Sat- from. There were stars and comets, Christopher realized that God had decorations, toys, bric-a-brac and cloth- urday, December 18, and the winner kites and hot air balloons, candy canes heard his prayers. ing, will be on sale. The sale will con- will be selected the following week. and icicles, a manger and a flurry of He drew by hand several of his Presbyterian Church Plans tinue throughout December, with stock The winning entrant must be avail- angels. grandmother’s ornaments and asked replenished daily until supplies run out. able for publicity photographs. Christopher’s grandmother, if his cousin’s friend could make them. A Christmas drawing will be held Store hours are Tuesday through Veronica, was the first member of his Christopher was shocked when he Tree Lighting, Live Nativity on Tuesday, December 14. Individu- Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and family to come to America, and she arrived back at the shop a couple of als are invited to visit the shop, see the Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. carefully packed and wrapped each days later. They were perfect. Ex- WESTFIELD — Members of the Nativity on the church lawn. prizes and enter their names. Winners Donations are accepted during regu- of the 2,000 ornaments in order to actly like his grandmother’s orna- community are invited to attend the This reenactment of the Christ- need not be present. lar shop hours. All Thrift Shop profits bring her family’s Christmas treasure ments. annual tree lighting ceremony on the mas story will feature live animals, A three-storied Victorian dollhouse, benefit local charities. with her. As a boy, Christopher was Christopher returned home with a front lawn of The Presbyterian an angel chorus and refreshments with a wrap-around porch and com- The Thrift Shop will close after 1 not permitted to touch the tree for fear box of 18 delicate, hand-blown glass Church in Westfield on Sunday, No- served in Westminster Hall. plete furnishings, will be offered as a p.m. on December 18 for the remainder that he might accidentally break one ornaments. He brought some to work vember 28, at 7 p.m. The Presbyterian Church in holiday prize to the winner of an of 2004. It will reopen on Wednesday, of the ornaments. So he would lie on to show them off and his co-workers This year, Steve and Lisa Colao, Westfield is located at 140 Mountain essay contest. January 4, 2005. For more information, his back under the 14-foot tree and went wild. They were willing to pay with their children, Sam and Abigail, Avenue, at the corner of East Broad The contest, for children only, will please call the shop at (908) 322-5420. look up at its enormity and beauty. any price for them. will light the tree and join in the Street. Once Christopher grew up he was Christopher arranged for more to carol sing led by a brass ensemble. For more information about these allowed to decorate the tree and handle be made back in Poland. He started Refreshments will follow in Assem- events, please call the church office the precious ornaments. bringing them around to stores, and bly Hall. at (908) 233-0301. MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. When Christopher graduated from the orders came pouring in. He quit The tree lighting is just the first of Chair of the Family Law Department of Columbia University with an English his job in the mailroom and distrib- a series of upcoming events celebrat- St. John’s to Salute degree, the best job he could get was uted his ornaments full time. Christo- ing the advent season. On Sunday, DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI in the mailroom of a talent agency. pher quickly replaced each of his December 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., the ‘Family and Friends’ After a couple of years in the grandmother’s destroyed ornaments. public also is invited to the Live SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sun- 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 mailroom, making a paltry salary, he Now, 20 years later, Christopher day, November 21, St. John’s Bap- felt like he was going nowhere fast; Radko has more than 3,000 people tist Church, located at 2387 Morse he felt worthless, helpless, but he was working in cottage factories in Po- Parents’ Guild Posts Avenue in Scotch Plains, will hold about to feel a lot worse. land, Germany, Italy and the Czech Date For Craft Fair its annual “Family and Friends DIVORCE QUESTIONS? Day” as part of the 10 a.m. service. In December of 1984, he was help- Republic. He now has over 7,000 Specializing in all aspects of Family Law ing his family put up their tree. He designs that are sold through 3,000 CLARK – On Saturday, Decem- Members of the community are noticed that their old cast-iron tree different stores and outlets, including ber 4, the Parents’ Guild of Mother invited to attend this service, and including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, Seton Regional High School, lo- the person who brings the most stand was covered with so much tree Bloomingdales, Nieman Marcus, child support, division of assets, palimony, sap and grime it was impossible to Marshall Fields and Saks Fifth Av- cated on Valley Road in Clark, will family members and friends will clean. He thought it was time for him enue. sponsor a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 be awarded a special plaque. For premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, p.m. at the school. Admission will more information, please call (908) to finally make a contribution to his Because he recognizes how each restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to family’s Christmas tradition, so he ornament represents the blessings of be free. 232-6972. went out and used his paycheck from God, Christopher Radko has donated changed financial circumstances, residence the mailroom to buy a new stainless over $3 million to 20 different orga- removal from New Jersey, visitation steel tree stand. He proudly installed nizations dedicated to bringing joy to it, and joined the family in decorating needy people. Christopher thought Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. modifications and transfers of custody. the tree. he had destroyed Christmas, but in- Grandma Veronica was with them stead he learned the truth behind what “25 Years Experience” that year. It seemed like she had a Christmas means. 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PUBLICATION Interested Families Welcomed GLHS Project Graduation To Pingry School Open Houses Contributors Recognized BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The 2004 Kings Super Markets, L’Affaire, BERNARDS TOWNSHIP – This fall, call Sheila Ramirez, Short Hills’ Cam- Governor Livingston High School Laidlaw Transit, Lois Schneider Re- The Pingry School will welcome fami- pus Director of Admission at (973) (GLHS) Project Graduation Commit- altors, Lori Ivy, Lori and Daniel lies who are interested in the co-educa- 379-4550. tee has recognized the contributions of McConvey, Madonna and Daniel tional, K-12 independent country day The Upper and Middle School Open the Class of 2004 senior class parents, Weltman, Dr. Mark Durante, Maryann school at Lower School, Upper and House will be held on Sunday, No- parent chaperones and volunteers, and and Anthony Cueano, Maxwell’s Fur- Middle School Open Houses. vember 21, at 2 p.m. Tours will be individual contributors. niture Restoration, Mountainside The Lower School Open House will followed by welcoming comments and Committee members include Ingrid Active Retirees, Mountainside Elks be held on Tuesday, December 7, at panel discussions about academics, Alboum, Mary Ellen Basile, Linda No. 1585, Mountainside Deli, 8:30 a.m. The program will feature a extracurricular activities, athletics and Cavallo, Maria DeAnna, Michel Mountainside Memorial Veterans of tour of the building, a question and student life. DiStefano, Linda Fuller, Lisa Foreign Wars Post, Mountainside answer session, and the opportunity An exploratory session for parents Gervasio, Jane Giannelli, Mary Ann Policemen’s Benevolent Association for parents to observe classes and speak interested in the Middle School will Hill, Joy Kole, Sue LaMaita, Marsha Local No. 126, the Mountainside with students. Attendees will also be be held on Thursday, November 18, at Miller, Nancy Nimsz, Grace Penabad, Woman’s Club, and Synnove Reilly. given information about the Lower 8:30 a.m. at the Martinsville campus. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mary Plaia, Donna Pfug, Rosie Rupp, Additional contributors include School’s curriculum. This session is for parents only and STRIKING UP THE BAND…The Westfield High School marching band performs The school is located on Country reservations are required. Debbie Schickel, Pat Taeschler, Karen Noah’s Bagels of Berkeley Heights, during halftime at the football game between the Blue Devils and the Edison Eagles Talbot, Karen Tuder, Janice Vecchione No Regrets, Oakite Products, Our Day Drive in Short Hills. For direc- The Middle and Upper School cam- at Gary Kehler Stadium on November 13. Westfield defeated Edison, 28-7. tions and more information about the pus is located on Martinsville Road in and Midge Vicendese. House, Pathmark of Gilette, Paul Lower School and its programs, please Bernards Township. For directions and Business and professional donors Ippolito Berkeley Memorial, Peak more information, please call Sara Mother Seton Regional HS include: Alexandra and Louis Mar- Performance, Rioca Transport, Junior Optimists Club Boisvert, Director of Admission, at tin, Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse, Bar- Robbinwood, Rotary Club of To Begin Toy Drive (908) 647-6419. bara and Mike Paone, Beacon Hill Mountainside, Ryco, S&K Construc- Sets Open House on Dec. 7 Tavern and Restaurant, Berkeley De- tion/Wayne Keller, Sam I Am Bagels WESTFIELD – The Junior Optimist Confino, Subhas Named velopment Company, Berkeley of Berkeley Heights, ShopRite of Club of Westfield will kick off its an- CLARK – Mother Seton Regional school options available to them. Heights Dental Group, Berkeley Stirling, State Farm Insurance / Berk nual Holiday Toy Drive on Monday, Commended Students High School on Valley Road in Clark Parents and students will have an Heights Hardware, Berkeley Heights Sweeney, Stop & Shop, Summit Fed- November 22. The drive will continue WESTFIELD – Westfield residents will hold an informal Open House opportunity to tour the school, ex- Lions Club, Berkeley Heights YMCA, eral Savings & Loan Association, through Saturday, December 11. Arielle Confino and Adam Subhas, on Tuesday, December 7, from 7:30 amine the curricular and co-cur- Blimpie of Stirling, the Borough of Susan and Blake Kelley, TGI Friday’s Donations of new toys will be ac- seniors at Newark Academy in to 9:30 p.m. for all sixth, seventh and ricular programs, investigate trans- Mountainside, Dr. Bruce Grimaldi, The Richard Knowles Agency, the cepted at Westfield’s elementary, inter- Livingston, were named as Com- eighth grade girls and their parents. portation and meet with adminis- Catherine and Gerald DeBenedictis, Woman’s Club of Berkeley Heights, mediate and high schools. They will mended Students in the 50th Annual The program will be informa- tration, guidance and faculty mem- and Charles Pijanowski Contracting. the Township of Berkeley Heights, then be given to Children’s Specialized National Merit Scholarship Program. tional for girls who are planning to bers. Parents or students are invited Other contributors include Truesdale Nursery & Garden Center, Hospital in Mountainside. A Letter of Commendation from enter high school in the near future. to come alone if the evening is not Chatham Lawnmower Service, Tuscan Dairy, Twill Printing, The Junior Optimist Club is open to the school and National Merit Schol- The evening is designed prima- convenient for both. 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After a period of careful Joseph Stallone, Karen and Thomas Sidle, Kathi and William Schlichting, the Alzheimer’s Association will ex- planning, Mr Parikh embarked on plore the difference between normal a total renovation of the stores’ NCJW Paid-Up Event age-related memory changes and interior. The stores’ new layout has changes associated with dementia and “25 Years of Experience Is Slated For Tonight Alzheimer’s Disease. Settling Significant Injury double the sales floor area, making This free program will be presented shopping more convenient. A WESTFIELD — The National and Accident Cases.” Council of Jewish Women, Union by SAGE Spend-A-Day and the New temperature and humidity County Section, will hold its Paid-Up Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s controlled wine room has been Membership Event tonight, Thurs- Association in recognition of No- added to protect the rarest and day, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. vember as National Alzheimer’s Dis- The event will take place at the ease Month. Light refreshments will FRANCIS M. SMITH oldest bottles in the collection. be served. Interested persons are While still maintaining an home of Section Co-Membership Vice-President Lauren Falk in asked to call (908) 464-8217. 2281 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 extensive collection of traditional Westfield. favorites from California, Italy and Rabbi Michael Klayman of Temple Christmas Donations France, a good portion of the newly Beth O’r/Beth Torah in Clark, the 1120 South Ave. West Call For a created space is being filled with featured speaker, will lead a discus- Collected at WHS Westfield, NJ 07090 wines from lesser known grape sion of the role of women in Judaism. Gourmet desserts will be served. For Wounded Soldiers Free Consultation: 908-232-5341 types and regions. The goal, Attendees’ dues of $36 will be their WESTFIELD —Christmas do- according to Mr. Parikh, is to create admission to the event. 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Edelman, David Reinhardt, Ashvin “Ashvin’s motivation,” added Ms. Evolution from The State University Dr. Vogel has presented the results Vijayakumar and Qiaozi Yang, are Glasser, “will lead him to excelling in of New York at Stony Brook. of her findings at conferences world- among the more than 16,000 academi- his collegiate days ahead.” Dr. Vogel, a 1991 graduate of wide, including Germany, Canada, cally talented high school seniors in Dr. James Moriarty described his Westfield High School, is currently a Mexico, Costa Rica, Italy and the the United States who recently quali- counselee, David Reinhardt, as “a di- postdoctoral fellow at the University United States. fied as semifinalists in the National versified and involved young adult of California, Santa Cruz, where she Her work has been published in Merit Scholarship Program. who is active in our school and local is studying proximate mechanisms of various scientific journals. She gradu- “Westfield High School students community.” diet selection and food competition ated from Colby College in Lewiston, have consistently attained impressive Particularly interested in the study in non-human primates. Me. in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree scores in the National Merit Scholar- of world languages, especially Ger- She received her doctoral degree in biological sciences. ship Program,” commented WHS man and Spanish, David recently trav- Principal Dr. Robert Petix. eled with his church youth group to “We are delighted to hear the good Mexico, where they built houses. news that six members of our senior “Music is David’s passion,” added class attained the prestigious semifi- Dr. Moriarty. A skilled classical and nalist rank,” he added. jazz trumpet player, David is a mem- WHS’s distinguished National ber of the WHS Wind Ensemble, who SENDING THEIR LOVE…Mount Saint Mary Academy students are sending Merit semifinalists attained their sta- has also played in the New Jersey care packages to a unit of 160 stationed in the Persian Gulf. Pictured, left to right, tus in the highly competitive scholar- Youth Symphony and the New Jersey are: Kayla Flynn of South Orange, Mary Jo Skutnik of Fanwood, Lissette Casa ship program by achieving high scores All-State High School Band. of Somerset, Dana Cranden of Whitehouse Station and Mary Bash of Westfield. during their junior year at WHS on Like her colleague Ms. Glasser, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit guidance counselor Liz McDermott Scholarship Qualifying Test. As high was delighted that two of her Mount St. Mary Academy scorers in the state on that test, the six counselees, Christina and Gilad, were semifinalists, together with other named semifinalists. semifinalists in the state, represent “Since the first time I met Christina Students to Help Troops less than 1 percent of New Jersey’s four years ago,” recalled Ms. WATCHUNG – Students from Mary Jo Skutnik, a religion teacher entire 2005 graduating class. McDermott, “she has spoken pas- Mount Saint Mary Academy in and moderator at Mount Saint Mary In addition to demonstrating academic sionately about her goal to study Watchung are sorting and packing Academy, said, “Compassion and ser- excellence in their classes at WHS and medicine.” toiletries and games for troops sta- vice are values we teach and live. achieving top-ranking status as the Na- Since that time, Christina has pur- tioned in the Persian Gulf. Yvonne reached out to us and we are tional Merit Scholars, all six WHS Semi- sued her goal through her studies at Yvonne Salavarrietta Zirrith of happy to support her and our troops. finalists are also actively involved in a WHS and also by working as a research Mount Saint Mary Academy’s Class We hope to soften the impact of their number of activities in the high school, assistant at Memorial Sloan-Kettering of 1990 contacted the school and re- spending the holidays so far away the community and beyond. Cancer Center. She was nominated to quested holiday decorations for her from home.” Jake, whose own original play Re- attend the National Youth Leadership unit of 160 troops stationed overseas. Mrs. Skutnik added, “We also want TREATING OTHERS...The School One Service (S.O.S.) Parent-Teacher Asso- vision won first place at the Union ciation Committee recently sponsored a “Halloween Treat Bag Project.” The Forum on Medicine in Boston and also The Senior Service Leadership our troops to know we personally students at the Scotch Plains elementary school decorated brown bags and filled County Young Playwright’s Compe- attended the Summer 2004 Governor’s Team and their moderators decided care about them and remember them them with treats. The bags were distributed to Hearts for Humanity, Union tition, has also studied at Johns School in Science. to make two shipments to Yvonne with notes and gifts and prayer.” County Welfare, the NIA Community Habitat of South Plainfield, and the Hopkins University’s Center for Tal- In describing Gilad, Ms. and her colleagues. The Christmas shipment will in- Interfaith Council for the Homeless. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling, Kiera ented Youth, the Tisch School of the McDermott stated, “Gilad has a flair This week, toiletries and games do- clude small Christmas trees, lights, Jacob, Caroline Ross; middle row, Annie Pierce, Hailey Monahan, Luke Horgan; Arts Summer Program, Columbia’s for languages. He taught himself nated by the students, staff and faculty electrical adapters, homemade orna- and back row, Brendan Pierce, Owen Monahan, Hannah Greaney. High School Summer Program, and Spanish before entering high school will be shipped, along with Thanksgiv- ments, and cards and notes from stu- the Washington Workshop Founda- and speaks French fluently as well.” ing notes and cards written by students. dents and staff members. tion Program at Trinity College. Gilad, who placed first in the National Leslee Scheckman, Jake’s guidance French Exam during his junior year and counselor, described him as “a posi- serves as Op-Ed Editor for the WHS Amelia McTamaney Named tive force in WHS whose enthusiasm weekly newspaper, Hi’s Eye, was re- GRAND and desire to get involved will serve cently named by the National Council of as an asset for him as he enters his Teachers of English as a recipient of the Chair of Board of Trustees college years.” 2004 Achievement Award in Writing. WATCHUNG — Mount Saint Mary before becoming the Head of School OPENING “The list of Kathy Yang’s accom- As semifinalists, Westfield’s top Academy in Watchung has announced for Christopher Academy in Westfield plishments is impressive,” commented scoring seniors will now advance to that Amelia Alonso McTamaney of and Scotch Plains nearly 30 years ago. Judy Glasser in reflecting upon her the finalist level and compete for Scotch Plains has been elected Chair She is also a graduated of the counselee’s designation as a National scholarships by maintaining an out- of the Board of Trust- Montessori Nicholas Merit semifinalist. “She tackles all standing academic record and com- ees at its October meet- College, London, En- learning experiences energetically pleting a scholarship application pack- ing. It is the first time gland. She is a certified GUYS- How about because she is an active learner.” age. Every finalist will be considered an alumna has served Early Child and El- Born in China, Kathy has repre- for a scholarship awarded by the Na- in this position. ementary teacher in sented WHS at the “Anytown, USA tional Merit Scholarship Corporation. Ms. McTamaney New Jersey and a little trimming Conference,” is a founding member Dr. Petix commented, “The excep- said, “I am thrilled to Montessori Teacher. of a string quartet and serves as the tional achievement of our six Na- be the first alumna to Ms. McTamaney Vice-President of the Asian Aware- tional Merit semifinalists is a tribute serve as the Board’s also serves on the Board before Turkey Day? ness Club. She has also worked inde- to their capacity for rigorous schol- Chair. It is with great of the National Center pendently on a cancer research arly commitment, contribution and honor that I assume for Montessori Educa- project, the findings of which she accomplishment.” the duties of the tion; she is Past Present presented to the Genetics Department After presenting each semifinalist chair...serving on the and Board member of at Rutgers University. MEN’S with a Certificate of Achievement, board of any institu- Amelia Alonso McTamaney the International Asso- Ashvin, also a counselee of Ms. Dr. Petix added, “We commend our tion brings with it the ciation of Montessori HAIRCUT $ Glasser, was described by his counse- semifinalists for the excellence of opportunity to share in that program’s Educators and the Montessori Accredi- lor as a leader who possesses “the 95 their efforts and wish them our best in success. My responsibilities are far tation Council for Teacher Education. intellect, personal and social skills and the finalist level of competition.” overshadowed by my excitement in She is a founding member and Past SPECIAL motivation to succeed at any college.” singing the praises of this community.” Officer of the New Jersey Montessori Ashvin, whose education includes A graduate of Georgian Court Uni- Administrator’s Council and frequent 8 schooling in Saudi Arabia, India and See it all on the Web! versity, Ms. McTamaney taught school presenter at Montessori conferences. Canada, is a member of the Future $7.95 - KIDS / SENIORS Business Leaders of America, an ac- www.goleader.com tive member of the YMCA Leaders ENTER TO WIN TICKETS - Weight-Loss NJ NETS VS. NY KNICKS and weight maintenance via RT.22 WEST - SCOTCH PLAINS Clinical Hypnosis (NEAR J&J BILLIARDS & McDONALDS) 908-322-HAIR (4247) • OPEN 7 DAYS 96% success-rate. AMA approved. 2 or 3 private office visits are needed. 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By FRED LECOMTE 13. The victory earned the Raiders with two goals and defender Greg Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times their 12th sectional title. Leischner and midfielder Matt A close showdown in a state sec- Raider goalkeeper Bryan Meridith Fleissner added one each. Junior Jeff tional final with a quality team that halted three shots and allowed one Bell assisted on two goals. had revenge on its mind never mate- goal on a breakaway then had very “There haven’t been too many of rialized as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood little to do in the second half. Out- those ever captured here, but that was High School soccer team easily over- standing hustle and finishing off the the 12th,” said jubilant Raider Head whelmed Middletown South, 4-1, in opportunities on the part of the Raid- Coach Tom Breznitsky. “I think it the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 ers, who out-shot the Eagles 13-6, was especially rewarding that it was championship game before a crowd separated the two teams. Forward Middletown South again. Maybe the of 600 in Scotch Plains on November Sean Young led the Raider assault thought was that last year was a little bit of a fluke with the shootout on a penalty kick at the end. They did a great job and I could not ask anything more from these kids. The field was a little tough but we got the early one, which really was something that we

needed. A little mix-up, a little con- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times troversy equalized it. The kids did a GANG TACKLING TO GROUND THE EAGLES…A mass of Blue Devils smother an Edison Eagle running back in the great job keeping their composure consolation game on November 13. The Blue Devils defeated Edison, 28-7. and we came back.” The Raider offense was especially formidable in the first half where the STEWART, DELDUCA, SHAFFER, PATELLA SCORE TDs Eagle goal area experienced a con- stant shelling. With five minutes off the clock, Bell launched a long throw into a melee in front of the net of the Blue Devils Step Up, Ground goalmouth where Leischner got off a shot that found the net. Eagle Tony DiMaria headed in the equalizer when Mike Sica captured the ball around the 18 and one-touched it to DiMaria Edison Eagle Grid Boys, 28-7 with 22:13 remaining in the half. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times FORMIDABLE RAIDER ATTACK…Sean Young, left, scored goals three and The Raiders made it 2-1 when Bell By DAVID B. CORBIN respective Blue Devil scoring drives set up by cornerback Kyle Clarke’s four in a game for the Group 3 sectional championship. Sc. Plns.-Fanwood rolled redirected Billy Albizati’s corner kick Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of 32, 73, 23 and 55 yards. Unfortu- interception at the Eagle 32-yard line. to a rewarding, 4-1 victory against Middletown South. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 “In winning, it’s not whether you nately, the bad news came when Blue “Going into this game, we knew get knocked down, it’s whether you Devil cornerback Tom DelDuca sus- we had a good chance of winning. I get back up!” That statement uttered tained a dislocated shoulder in the figured that if I ran hard and hit the STRONG GETS 3 TDs, RUNS 132 YDS; WEBER GETS 3 INTs by Green Bay Packers Head Coach fourth quarter after being the victim right holes, we would do alright,” Vince Lombardi many decades ago of a cheap shot, late hit after the said Stewart who looked forward to proved to be true when the Westfield whistle. The Eagles were penalized the upcoming Plainfield game. “We Raiders, ‘Wild Dogs’ Silence High School football boys, who had 10 times for 75 yards, two for un- know it’s a big game. It’s our last been knocked down so many times in sportsmanlike behavior. game. Some of us will never be play- previous games this season, got back Fullback Rich Stewart led the Blue ing again. We are going to really work up and grounded the Eagles of Edison, Devils’ 172 ground yardage effort hard and try to pull it out.” 28-7, in a consolation game at Gary with 11 carries for 77 yards, includ- The Blue Devils’ second touch- Blue Streaks, 21-0, in Playoff Kehler Stadium in Westfield on No- ing the game’s first touchdown on a down came with 10:24 remaining in vember 13. 13-yard battering run with 8:55 left in the half when running back Andrew By FRED LECOMTE game, we came out with sheer deter- “We talked about being the best you The victory set up an opportunity the first quarter. That touchdown was CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times mination and we carried that into this are and good things will happen. 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After a disappointing de- Blue Streaks with five crunchers, in- we’ll give you a game,” said Raider Stine Field in Plainfield. Video and Computer Analysis Packages feat to Union on November 5, the cluding a sack. Linebacker Mike Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. “You The good news was that the Blue Hotel Reservations Michael Kierner Raiders’ offense and the stubborn DeNizo added five tackles while have to win the battles up front and I Devils, led by linebacker Marc Rental Car and All Tee Times Reserved “Wild Dogs” defense emerged on both LeRoy Anglin and Justis Evans effec- thought the offensive line did that.” Dowling and Mike Finne, who had a PGA Professional sides of the ball to silence second- tively plugged up the holes. 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Fullback Anthony Curry rumbled 27 yards on two carries, Nick Giannaci had 26 yards on four carries and half- back Lakiem Lockery charged 14 yards on three carries before being sidelined with an injury. Cornerback Colin Weber snagged three interceptions and “Wild Dogs” center Kevin Urban had four tackles Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times before being sidelined with an ankle SILENCING THE BLUE STREAKS…Junior running back Rashawn Strong, injury. No. 2, behind a great push of “Wild Dog” senior captain Marc Fabiano, No. 78, “In the second half of the Union and the entire offensive line scored three TD’s. WINTER INDOOR TENNIS 2005 Westfield

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By BRUCE JOHNSON In Soccer Section Finals, 3-0 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For many, the Thanksgiving Day Road field, Plainfield seemed to have score; Plainfield scored when a punt By DAVID B. CORBIN one breakaway moment. thing else had to give and it did in the football game is the highlight of the won after a 64-yard Bill Lutz-to-Russ hike went over Al Deombeleg’s head Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Warrior goalie Kathryn Alario made 22nd minute when Deena Giusti got year. It’s still an event, a happening. Douglas pass midway through the and a Cardinal recovered in the end For a team that got off to a 2-4-2 seven saves and Blue Devil keepers the best of a scramble for the ball and With the bonfire, the captains’ fourth quarter, but Westfield came zone. Westfield won in the fourth start, the Westfield High School girls Tara O’Donohue, who played the first booted a right-footed shot into the speeches, the old teammates and al- back. Bruce Otzmann ran 51 yards to quarter after PHS’s Ted Slaughter soccer team have had a dramatic turn- half, and Lauren Sinnenberg, who net. ums returning to town, it’s more than the PHS 11. Then, on a reverse, he fumbled the punt hike. QB John around to reach the North Jersey, Sec- played the second half, combined for “In the beginning, I think we were just a big night for business at the handed the ball to Paul Byrne who Brown faked a handoff and tiptoed 15 tion 2, Group 4 finals. The 13-6-3 seven saves. Blue Devils Erin a little bit afraid. They were physi- Jolly Trolley. scored with a big block from QB Pat yards on a naked bootleg around left Blue Devils came up one game short McCarthy, Gio Palatucci, Emily cally bigger than us, but we were Many years, an unbeaten season, McCabe. end for the winning score. of claiming that title by falling to MacNeil and Andrea Hollander each really excited to be in the sectional the sectional championship or a pos- 1960 WHS 13, Plainfield 7: TRIVIA QUESTION Watchung Hills, 3-0, at Kehler Sta- took a shot on goal in the first half. finals. We weren’t last year and we sible No. 1 ranking in the state hung Sophomore Marty Howarth had two Who was the WHS coach who re- really didn’t know what to expect,” on the result of the WHS-PHS game. interceptions (one ending a late placed Joe Freeman in 1955? His two explained Blue Devil Head Coach There were years when both teams Plainfield drive), a fumble recovery WHS teams took 4-4 records into Katie Egan. “After the first half was came into the game unbeaten and, in and a touchdown-saving tackle as Thanksgiving Day, and lost to over, we settled down. The fans (the the good ol’ pre-playoffs days, that WHS ended an 11-year losing streak Plainfield 20-0 and 19-6. (Answer at Watchung Hills fans) were yelling made it something very special. to Plainfield, before over 10,000 fans bottom) ‘overrated,’ and for the first time ever Having attended over 30 of these on Randolph Road. TOUGH SCHEDULE we weren’t overrated. We weren’t Turkey Day games, I can tell you that 1975 WHS 9, Plainfield 6: Enter- Seven of Westfield’s first eight foot- even rated at all.” the mashed potatoes and cranberry ing the game with a 4-4 record, WHS ball opponents qualified for the play- Down, 2-0, the Blue Devils seized sauce ALWAYS tasted better after a capped a rain-filled season with a win offs; the eighth was Old Bridge, which the momentum in the second half. WHS win, and always weren’t as in the Recreation Field mud. Trailing was 5-3 but came up short on power Their best scoring opportunities came good after a loss. It’s just how it is. 6-3, captain Rick Schadle caused a points. in a barrage of booting, beginning With next Thursday’s game at Hub fumble and Rick Papsin recovered. THIS AND THAT with Aly Ludmer’s shot into the right Stine Field being No. 100 in the an- QB Dean Boylan sneaked over for The WHS-Plainfield rivalry started post. The ball rebounded and cient rivalry, here’s one person’s 10 the winning score. in 1900 with a 26-0 WHS win (not McCarthy, positioned five yards away, favorite Turkey Day games (starting 1978 WHS 6, Plainfield 2: This 1903 as has been the date used by charged the ball and slammed it into with 10 and working down to No. 1): was a classic because of the war of several newspapers). But the Thanks- the chest of goalie Alario. Minutes 1961 WHS 13, Plainfield 6: With words that brought about the famous giving Day rivalry didn’t begin until later, Palatucci’s free kick hit the cross 13,700 crammed into the Recreation quote from PHS coach Milt 1944. The two schools actually bar then McCarthy’s header was de- Field bleachers – including the special Theodosatos: “The people in stopped athletic competition during flected by Alario. end zone seats put up specially for this Westfield think their (feet) stinks bet- the 1941-42 season. In the 1941 game, “I actually started cheering because game every other year – WHS gave ter than anybody else’s.” After losing Plainfield coach Jack Liddy pulled I thought one of the balls was going first-year coach Gary Kehler a 9-0 two of its first four games, WHS his team – featuring Taylor Redd and in,” commented Egan. “(Alario) did a season. Bill Bryant’s 62-yard run rebounded to win four straight going future Brooklyn Dodger Joe Black – David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times great job. It only counts when the ball opened the scoring and, after Plainfield into the game, with wins over Union off the field to protest the officiating GETTING A KICK OUT OF THE GAME…Blue Devil sophomore midfielder goes across that line.” got within 7-6, a Bud Mueller-to- (20-7), Elizabeth (16-6) and Montclair (his team was winning at the time). Julie Shelman, No. 9, prepares to kick the ball down field against Watchung Hills. With ten minutes remaining, for- Dwight Winn 37-yard pass ended the (27-0). A victory over Plainfield Westfield’s Thanksgiving Day game ward Jackie Byrnes, speeding down scoring before halftime. Greg Weiss would give WHS wins over the four in 1939 and ’40 was Ridgewood. The dium in Westfield on November 11. The Blue Devils seemed to be a bit the right center, eluded a Devil de- and Jim Kovacs, the all-state captains, teams that qualified ahead of them next two years it was Ferris of Jersey Similar to their season, the cham- intimidated by the Warriors’ aggres- fender, forcing Sinnenberg to come led the WHS defense as it held off a for the sectional playoffs. WithWeichert a City; Plainfield became the annual pionship game was a tale of two siveness in the first half. Within the out. Byrnes skid a slanting shot into late Plainfield threat. crowd of just under 12,000 roaring, a Turkey Day rival in 1944, when ath- halves. Watchung Hills dominated first five minutes, Warrior Lauren the far post for the score. Weichert1976 WHS 34, Plainfield 0: Frank Steve Bodmer-to-Jimmy Tyler pass letic events between the two schools the first half, out-shot the Blue Dev- Gordon, after a pass from teammate “I really commend our girls be- Kelly’s 86-yard kickoff return to start with nine minutes left provided the were renewed. ils, 6-4 and netted two of its goals. Lauren Haggerty, beat O’Donohue to cause they did a great job. It’s hard the second half broke the game open winning points in what an Elizabeth For those who doubt the impor- Although the Blue Devils seized the the ball and ripped a shot into the adjusting to a new coach but there at Hub Stine Field. The game was Daily Journal writer called “a savage tance of Thanksgiving Day rivalries, initiative in the second half with an 8- upper center of the net. was a lot of leadership out there,” said memorable because it was the first brawl.” And it proved that maybe our look at Phillipsburg last year. The 4 superiority in shots on goal, the 12- With the ball being in Blue Devil Egan. “I couldn’t have asked for any- extended action at halfback for Butch (feet) did stink better. Stateliners (the only team with more 7-2 Warriors scored their third goal in territory most of the first half, some- thing better.” Woolfolk (46 yards on nine carries), 1982 Plainfield 21, WHS 3: This wins than WHS in New Jersey) were Watchung Hills 2 1 3 who would rewrite the school record game is most memorable because it shockingly upset by Ridge in the Westfield 0 0 0 book the following fall. was the final game for legendary sectional playoffs. Were they down? OLDWELL ANKER 1974 WHS 31, Plainfield 9: Glen coach Gary Kehler. WHS alum Joe Well, 11 days later, against archrival C B Lewandowski Places Kehler put on a show for the 10,500 Sullivan and I were working in Tren- Easton on Thanksgiving Day at fans at Hub Stine Field in his high ton at the time but came up to be Lafayette Stadium, P’burg had no Ninth in Gymnastics school finale by scoring all 31 points there for the occasion at Hub Stine trouble handing the favored Red 321 FAWN RIDGE DRIVE Union Catholic High School gym- – on 1- and 35-yard runs, a 45-yard Field, which drew over 10,000 fans. Rovers their first loss. More than nast Alyssa Lewandowski tied for punt return, a 95-yard kickoff return, It was Plainfield’s first win over WHS one P’burg player was quoted as SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY ninth place in the vault at the NJSIAA four PATs and a 25-yard field goal. since 1967. saying the Easton game was bigger Gymnastics Championships at Jim Reid added 178 rushing yards. 1971 WHS 12, Plainfield 6: Only than winning any state title. Rutgers University’s Livingston Rec- 1965 WHS 21, Plainfield 0: With a handful of games in New Jersey TRIVIA ANSWER reation Center on November 13. 13,000 fans packed into Recreation were played on Thanksgiving Day, Fred Bradshaw, who stepped down Lewandowski was one of three in- Field, WHS completed a 9-0 season, because of rain, snow, sleet, wind and as WHS coach in May 1957. He then dividuals who scored a 9.425 in the as junior tackles Bill Backus and just generally miserable conditions. returned to Auburn, Ill., where his event. Elizabeth High School standout Gerry Glassey shutdown the Cardi- But one of them was at Recreation teams went 8-1, 7-1-1, 7-1,7-2 and 8- Tiffany Lewis placed second all- nals. Dick Stotler hit Mike Mangan Field, and “The Ice Bowl” was one 1 before he retired in 1961 as that around with a total of 37.8. Lewis for a 66-yard TD and Joe Goski and for the ages. Before a crowd of 9,000 school’s all-time winningest coach. placed third on the uneven bars at 9.6, Ron Hall added touchdowns in the frozen fans, the teams were tied at 6- Bruce Johnson’s Devil’s Den ap- fourth in vault at 9.525, fifth on the third period. 6 after fluky touchdowns. Tom Pfeiffer pears every Thursday in the Westfield balance beam at 9.45 and 10th on the 1968 WHS 25, Plainfield 21: In a recovered a blocked punt (by Bruce Leader. Contact him with comments floor exercises at 9.225. wild game before 15,000 at Randolph Cant) in the end zone for a WHS or ideas at [email protected].

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reach when Sumas sprinted along the State Section Results: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times right side and knifed the ball across to GETTING SOME GOOD BLOCKING…Blue Devil fullback Rich Stewart gets Longosz who chipped a shot into the NOVEMBER 13: some good blocking and rushes for a 13-yard touchdown against the Eagles. See corner of the net. NORTH, SEC 2 GROUP 2: picture of senior Blue Devils on page 16. “We had our chances. Rigano’s Governor Livingston 28, Morris corner kicks were good opportunities Hills 0 for us to score and we almost capital- Mike Manganiello scored TD runs ized on them,” said Tri-Captain of two, one and one yards, respec- Blue Devils Step Up, Ground Lauren Perrotta. “We really went af- tively, for the 6-3 Highlanders and ter it and I believe it was an evenly Chris Bergeski had a one-yard TD run. played game, but they got lucky. No Morris Hills 0 0 0 0 0 Edison Eagle Grid Boys, 28-7 Gov. Livingston 13 8 0 7 28 one thought we would make it to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 sectional finals but we did. It didn’t CENTRAL, SEC 2 GROUP 2: go our way but we put up a really Rahway 20, Cranford 13 Shaffer (7 rushes, 26 yards) capped a onsides kick to begin the second half, good fight and played one of the best Chris Johnson had two TD runs 10-play, 73-yard drive with his five- Blue Devil John Gagliano recovered games of our lives. We definitely came and Darrion Caldwell had a 61-yard yard slant into the end zone. After it on the 45-yard line. Nine plays together as a team on and off the field TD run for the 7-2 Indians. Chris Bryan Power, who had one intercep- later, quarterback Mike Patella (5 and literally became a family.” Drechsel had a 22-yard TD run and tion and an 11-yard pass reception, carries, 29 yards) pushed into the end Ewing added, “We have a great Chris Brown added a two-yard TD returned a punt 37 yards to the Eagle zone from the one for the fourth Blue group of kids who worked hard all run for the 7-2 Cougars. 23, DelDuca (6 rushes, 36 yards) gave Devil touchdown. Paul Goldweitz year. I told them I would be proud of Rahway 7 6 0 7 20 the Blue Devils a 21-0 lead with a booted his fourth point after. them no matter what any outcome Cranford 13 0 0 0 13 one-yard slide into the end zone with Late the fourth quarter, halfback Dan was as long as they gave it 100 per- CENTRAL, SEC 2 GROUP 1: 5:47 left in the half. Stio gave the Eagles a first-and-10 at cent and this group did. They played New Providence 30, Asbury Park 0 “It was an off-tackle play. Every- the Westfield eight-yard line after a 59- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times body was blocking. It opened up great, yard run. The Blue Devils held to set up for each other and it’s really fun to Jim Muench scored TD runs of 57, GETTING IT UNDER CONTROL…Raider tri-captain forward Jenna coach them. I can’t say enough about so I virtually just walked in,” said a fourth-and-goal from the seven. Quar- Balestriere, No. 4 and midfielder junior Allie Hambleton combine to break three and three yards and added a DelDuca who recorded his fourth terback Tom Stalling passed into the through. Hamleton later sent a header to Sapienza who fired the ball inside the the senior leadership on this team. On safety for the 8-1 Pioneers. Red Devil net. the bench or in the game, they were touchdown of the season. end zone where Blue Devil William always positive, always pushing Asbury Park 0 0 0 0 0 “We did not expect to lose this Jenkins batted toward the ground but, second half, the Raiders answered the field most of the time and got people and that is what you need to New Prov. 9 0 8 13 30 game. All we had to do was not make unfortunately into the hands of Stio when senior forward Jessie Sapienza more control. We knew this would be have a good team.” Brearley 45, Middlesex 26 mistakes. We pretty much played up who made a great diving grab. tied the game off a corner from junior our toughest game of the season but Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 1 1 Nick Rosales, Vinny Russo and to our potential. The guards were “Our team played good. They midfielder Kelly Rigano. The Red we played very well and they got a Ridge 1 2 3 Jake Floyd each had two TDs for the getting out there. Richie had a nice stepped up and executed,” said Devils came back with a goal by little lucky.” 8-1 Bears. game,” said Power, who is just one Dowling. “It’s the best feeling I’ve Nicole Longosz who later added an In the second half, the Raider gained Middlesex 0 0 13 13 26 interception shy of tying the school ever had, senior year, going out on insurance goal. Raider Lauren Mains momentum and stormed forward. In Joe DeCampo Begins Brearley 13 12 14 6 45 record of eight interceptions set by this field.” rejected 13 shots, including seven a wild sequence, a corner kick by Mat Season with Win NORTH, SEC 2 GROUP 4: Jan Cocozziello last year. Edison 0 0 0 7 7 unbelievable saves, combining timely midfielder Rigano targeted Piscataway 41, Union 0 After the Eagles attempted an Westfield 7 14 7 0 28 charging dives with high leaping Hambleton who broke through and ALLENTOWN, PA. – Freshman Kyle Wilson had TD receptions of saves. sent a header into a group of her Joe DeCampo of Westfield, a mem- 69 and 22 yards and added a 17-yard “I think we were a little in shock of teammates. The rebound ricocheted ber of the Muhlenberg College wres- TD run for the 9-0 Chiefs. Donate Your Car the Ridge mystique. We talked about to Sapienza who alertly fired the ball tling team, began his collegiate ca- Union 0 0 0 0 0 it and we told them not to be because inside the net. reer with a victory. Piscataway 7 13 7 14 41 they are kids just like they are. They Unfortunately for the Raiders, the Competing at 141 pounds in the came out and we just kind of watched Red Devils tallied the go-ahead goal Monarch Invitational, hosted by Westfield / Mountainside Chapter them play,” said Raider Head Coach 40 ticks later when Sumas maneu- King’s, DeCampo scored a 12-5 de- Gymnastics Correction: Kevin Ewing. “In the second half we vered to the outside corner and looped cision against a wrestler from Cente- In the North Jersey, Section 2 Help Can’t Wait came out fighting and we did play a cross to Longosz who buried the nary in the first round to reach the Gymnastics tournament article in Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) with them, but towards the end of the ball inside the net. quarterfinals. He lost his next two the November 11 issue of The game we got a little tired. 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PUBLICATION Raiders, ‘Wild Dogs’ Silence Blue Streaks, 21-0, in Playoff CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The Raiders’ first touchdown came “Their offense is noted to put the in the second quarter when Strong ball up. I tried my hardest to get to the scampered 55 yards on six plays, ball and I was able to get the job concluded with his seven-yard TD done,” said Weber. “Warren Hills slant with 11:20 to play. Mike made it personal. Coach cut out little Baumwell split the uprights for the clips of newspaper articles that stated extra point. several things by them, making it The next TD came when the Raid- personal so we had to come out here ers marched 54 yards in seven plays. and take it to them.” Giannaci, on a crucial third down, The Raiders recovered two fumbles hauled in a 23-yard LaForge pass. and Fabiano attacked and sacked Cruts Relying on his blockers, Strong forcing a punt. stormed two yards for the TD with “We came out more physical than Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3:47 remaining in the half. in our past games,” said Fabiano. “It FURIOUS WITH SPEED AND STRENGTH…Linebacker Nick Giannaci shakes The “Wild Dogs” pounced on the came down to do or die. We saw that two Blue Streaks and gained 26-yards in the NJSIAA playoff game against Warren Hills. Sc. Plns. Fanwood romped, 21-0. Blue Streak offense in the second half in each other’s eyes all week long and by putting constant pressure on quar- we came up strong. Everyone played SCORING THE TOUCHDOWN…Westfield PAL “C” fullback/linebacker Tony terback Ryan Cruts and making crack- up to the best of their ability.” Pafumi, No. 22, had a long run to score the only TD. Westfield defeated Springfield ling tackles that resulted in four turn- After a scoreless third quarter the 7-0 to advance to the Superbowl vs. Milburn on November 21. Raider Boys Bag Eagles, 4-1, overs and two interceptions by Weber. Raiders answered again when Strong went to work with the help of his line Raiders Top Ramapo, and scored his third touchdown on a Westfield PAL ‘C’ Takes Out Grab 12th Sectional Crown six-yard dash. Baumwell nailed the extra point. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Head to Trenton The No. 5 ranked Scotch Plains- “Our coaches told me, ‘You have to Springfield Grid Kids, 7-0 with a header at the far post across the it back into me. The ball deflected off Fanwood High School boys soccer run hard, you have to run hard be- goalmouth where the feisty Fleissner the goalie, I was wide open and all I team topped No. 6 Ramapo, 1-0, in cause Lakiem (Lockery) is not going The Westfield PAL “C” football team over 180 yards rushing and six yards headed it in at 15:54. had to do was touch it in. On the the Group 3 semifinals at Indian to be strong for this game. You just qualified for the championship game passing. Several Westfield drives were “I credit coach Brez with the call, second goal, there was a ball that Hills in Oakland on November 15. have to pick up the team and do it.’ of the Suburban Youth Football League shortened by penalties. Halfback, said Fleissner. “He told me to get bounced across the middle and I was Raider Sean McNelis scored the Mr. Rosenmeier and Mr. Hush told (SYFL) by defeating Springfield, 7-0. Patrick Bergin had a 75-yard touch- down to the goalie. The ball just came able to turn my body on it and had a winning goal late in the second half me just to keep my feet clicking. It Westfield posted its sixth shutout down run called back due to an illegal right there and I was able to flick it in nice shot just past the goalie.” off a throw in from Jeff Bell. was a great push by the defensive of the season with strong defense formation. T. Brand pounded out over off my head.” “Three and four was just Sean The 23-3 Raiders, who have won line. Without them, I would not have from middle linebacker Alex Gor- 50 yards. Tony Pafumi, the leading The Raiders upped the score to 3-1 (Young) doing his thing and that was seven state titles, will face Wall on gone anywhere,” Strong explained. don, nose guard Mike Giacone, de- rusher of the day, ran for over 100 when Brian Hessemer launched a the game right there,” said Fleissner. Friday, November 19, at The Col- “They came ready to play, did their fensive end Jack Kephart and safety yards, including the 75-yard touch- corner into the box, Roura could not “Defensively, Terrence (Charles) lege of New Jersey in Ewing at 6 job and they won it for us.” Peter Ondi. Cornerback Hayden down run, (Westfield’s longest of the hold on and Young easily chipped it in played another good game. Jeff (Bell) p.m. Ramapo slipped to 21-2. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 14 0 7 21 Kopser had an interception. season). T. Brand’s run behind Nick at 10:25. was really winning the balls in the air Warren Hills 0 0 0 0 0 Offensively, Westfield recorded Matthews and tight end Jey Yingling In the second half, Young added his and Joe Jacobi and Greg were really added the extra point. second goal when he connected off a on top of their game. Coach SPF Galaxy Girls Top The 9-1 Westfield PAL C team will side-volley with 12:47 left. Breznitsky really did not tell us to sit face Millburn on November 21 at the “Basically we got the ball to the back and play defense. He told us to Watchung Hills, 5-2 SYFL Super Bowl at Poly Prep High flanks finding the outside midfielders keep up the pressure. That’s what we The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gal- School in Brooklyn at 11:45 a.m. wide open. We just got the balls in did and we got one more out of it. axy soccer team recently defeated the Millburn upset undefeated New Provi- and that’s how we played the game Amazing! Back-to-back, that’s even Watchung Hills Courage, 5-2. dence in their playoff game. today,” added Young. “As far as the better!” Carly Redfield was in the net in the Westfield’s “A” team championship scoring, on the first goal there was a Middletown South 1 0 1 first half while Joanna Walker, Terry game will immediately follow “C” ball cleared out and Hess just played Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 1 4 Clarke and Jennifer Yingling played team. Fan support is always wel- defense. Justine Valdés and Maria comed. Please log-on to Jose Rivero were at midfield with www.westfieldpal.homestead.com OPEN SUNDAY 1:00—4:00 Caitlin Carroll and Grace McAlindin for directions and/or any possible as strikers. schedule changes. The Galaxy threatened with mul- tiple shots by Carroll, Rivero, McAlindin and Valdés; however, the SPF Tempest Level Courage’s goalie stood firm. Redfield Summit Girls, 5-0 made many good saves. After substi- tutions, the Courage scored. Haley The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U12 MAKING A BIG STOP…Mike Clark, Jimmy Reardon and Spencer Cassidy Tempest girls soccer team defeated Sum- celebrate a fourth down stop in the Westfield PAL “A” Team’s, 6-6, tie with Regan, Valdés and Carroll made many Irvington. Westfield won the regular season PAL “A” title with an 8-0-1 mark. attempts on goal then Valdés scored mit, 5-0, last week. The Tempest con- to tie the game. trolled the tempo and the ball virtually In the second half, Clarke and the entire game against the Hilltoppers, Amanda Schroder were in goal while leading to three first half goals. Westfield PAL ‘A’ Shuts Out Walker and Yingling played defense. The first goal came from Rebecca Valdés and Rivero played halfback Kreyer after crossing passes from Erica while Regan and Redfield played up Randazzo and Emily Nagourney. Berkeley Heights PAL, 34-0 top. Valdés and Redfield netted back- Randazzo followed with a goal of her to-back goals to take a 3-1 lead. own off a nice feed from Julia Babis, Westfield’s PAL “A” football team Dan Ludlum provided blocking. Later, Valdés added her third goal who then got on the board herself off qualified for the Suburban Youth In the second half, Billups, Clark and McAlindin followed with a goal. a pass across the box from Kreyer. League’s Super Bowl Championship and Nick DeFraites had tackles. The Courage answered with a score. In the second half, the Tempest 32 Ravenswood Lane after topping Berkeley Heights, 34-0, Diddell broke up a pass. Heights defense stifled the few threats Sum- on November 14. The “A” will play punted. Johnson had a 20-yard return mit made. 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(9-10s) Brenda Ho and Molly O’Halloran took first, while (11- Caroline Leahy touched 1-4 and (11- 12s) Taylor Guiffre and Kirsten 12s) Jillian Leahy and Nicole Buzzanca Carbone took second and third, re- finished 3-4. (13-14s) Melissa spectively. (13-14s) Katelyn Desnoyers, Katelyn Cavanaugh, and Cavanaugh, Bianco Pacheco and Emily Kim Many and (15-18s) Nicole Zoller, O’Halloran finished 1-2-3, as did (15- Brittany Adisano, and Carol Monteiro 18s) Brittany Adisano, Melissa swept. Desnoyers and Diane Fitzpatrick. In butterfly, (8Us) Sara Hoerrner and In freestyle, (8Us) Sara Hoerrner Olivia Whitmer touched 1-3 as did (9- and Olivia Whitmer finished first and 10s) Carly Whitmer and Emily Ho. (11- fourth, as did (9-10s) Brenda Ho and 12s) Ellen Tomljanovic and Nicole MOVING THE BALL DOWN FIELD…Westfield Ranger Evan Friedman closes Caroline Ross. (11-12s) Jillian Leahy Buzzanca finished 1-4. (13-14s) Rebecca in on Middlesex shooter. Spencer Kerkhof, in background, looks for the outlet pass. and Julia Ross finished 2-3; Megan Clapp, Bianca Pacheco and Julia Weigel David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hoerrner swam well. (13-14s) Rebecca touched 1-2-3. (15-18s) Julie Disch and Shackamaxon Golf Professional Michael Kierner Clapp, Julie Disch and Kim Many Brittany Cole finished 1-2. WF U11 Rangers Continue finished 1-2-3, and (15-18s) Nicole In the freestyle relays, (8Us) Olivia Zoller, Brittany Cole and Kaitlyn Daly Whitmer, Tiffany Inacker, Emma Shackamaxon Pro Discusses touched 1-2-4; Christine Albanese- Sherry and Sara Hoerrner finished first. Winning Ways in Soccer Demair, Katie Gartner and Cheryl (9-10s) Emily Ho, Molly O’Halloran, The Westfield Rangers U11 boys’ Kerkhof, the Rangers held off a late Monteiro also swam well. Brenda Ho and Caroline Ross took Proper Set Up for Putting soccer team entered the popular Mount charge from Middlesex, which scored In breaststroke, Cami Sullivan and second and Caroline Leahy, Madeline Olive Halloween Soccer tournament midway through the second half. Emma Sherry finished 2-4. (9-10 Krema, Carly Whitmer and Katie By MICHAEL KIERNER in front of a mirror so you are ready and came home winning its flight. The Goalie duties were split between Caroline Lesce took second. (11-12s) Sullivan finished third. (11-12s) Jillian Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times when you hit the practice green. Rangers beat the West Jersey Comets, Firestone and Eric Saunders. Ellen Tomljanovic, Julia Ross and Leahy, Julia Ross, Ellen Tomljanovic Putting is the most important part When you do get out to the practice 2-0, and the Skylands Blue Storm in Elena Hagan touched 2-3-4, while (13- and Taylor Guiffre touched first, as did of the short game and all profession- green, work on your distance control. Rangers 1 1 2 14s) Devan Giordano, Amanda Gianni (13-14s) Katelyn Cavanaugh, Melissa very hard fought tiebreaker, 2-2 (5-4). Middlesex 0 1 1 als will admit that the best putter will This is much more important than the and Tamara Luzny swept. (15-18s) Desnoyers, Bianca Pacheco and win the tournament. line of the putt. An easy way to prac- The Rangers had back-to-back Other Rangers contributing to the games and were victorious in both Diane Fitzpatrick, Lindsay Hauptman Rebecca Clapp and (15-18s) Diane First, let us talk about the set up. tice your distance control is to hit midfield and offensive power were and Judy Fitzpatrick finished 1-2-4. Fitzpatrick, Nicole Zoller, Julie Disch You should set up to the ball so you putts to the edge of the green. Make matches. Against the West Orange Sean Doherty, Declan Fitzmaurice, Cobras, goals came from Will Elizabeth Peach, Kate Flor-Stagnato and Brittany Adisano. are comfortable but also at the same the ball come to rest at the edge of the Jack Leahy, Henry Ritter, Brendan time the set up should allow you to green where it meets the fringe. Goeghehan and Spencer Kerkhof to Seery and Steven West. Other defen- secure a 2-0 victory. Adam Firestone have your eyes directly over the ball. Another drill is to place a club sive players shutting down the oppos- FSPY ‘A’ Swim Girls Defeat Stand so your ankles are positioned was in goal for the game and made a ing scorers included Evan Friedman, behind the hole about 18 inches. Hit number of crucial saves. Kevin Larkin, Julian Olivares, Brian under your shoulders. Now bend at the putt and make sure you reach the your waist so your hips move back Rangers 1 1 2 Vander Schaaf and Michael Woods. Raritan Valley Swim Girls hole. If you miss, the ball should West Orange 0 0 0 The Rangers have a divisional record and your arms will hang naturally come to rest behind the hole but it The Rangers completed its home- of 7-1 and with two games remaining The Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA second. (9-10) Micaela Lyons won from your shoulders. should not hit the club. Try both of at-home series against the Middlesex have a chance to win their division for Girls “A” swim team captured its first and (11-12) Kim Wenson and (15-18) Next, where should you place the these drills from all different dis- Blue Eagles at Elm Street field. After the fall season. win of the season on November 6, Amanda Cameron led a sweep of her ball in relation to your stance? This is tances. After all this work and prepa- taking a 2-0 lead on a pair of goals with a strong performance against race along with Maggie Gousman and easy. Place the putter in the middle of ration, your putting should be in mid- from perennial scorers Goeghehan and U12 Blue Sharks Rip Raritan Valley Y. Jillian Murphy. your two feet and the ball will be season form. The Piranhas got off quickly in the In breaststroke, (8U) Cronin took placed in front of the putter. Notice Michael Kierner is the Head Teach- SPF PAL ‘E’ Defeats Cosmos U12 Girls, 3-0 individual medley as (9-10) Caroline first, (9-10) Elsa Lestikow and that the ball will be slightly forward ing Professional at Shackamaxon Golf Millburn PAL, 12-6 The Scotch Plains Blue Sharks U12 Maguire took second, (11-12) Caroline Maguire went 2-3, (11-12) of center. This is easy to see and & Country Club. For more informa- girls intercounty soccer team used two Rebecca Dunn and Anne Maguire Anne Maguire and Rebecca Dunn repeat because you have placed the tion about lessons, please call (908) The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) first half goals and sparkling defense went 1-2, (13-14) Morgan Smith, went 1-2, as did (13-14) Meaghan putter in the middle of your stance. 233-3989. PAL “E” football team, led by coaches and goalkeeping to shutout the Danielle Atcachunas and Ariana Lyons Gaynor and Kaitlin McGeehan. (15- You can practice your set up at home Joe and John Cozzolini, concluded its Mountainside Cosmos, 3-0, in swept and (15-18) Amanda Cameron 18) Kelly Morris and Maria Borowski Blue Thunder Foils inaugural season by defeating Mountainside, to advance into the and Darrell Ann Smith touched 1-2. finished 2-3. WF Warrior Boys Top Millburn, 12-6, in Scotch Plains on championship game on November 20 In freestyle, (8U) Sarah Cronin took In backstroke, (8U) Savannah Clark B’ballers, 42-28 Soccer Cyclones, 5-1 November 7. The SPF “E” team fin- Llewellyn, (9-10) Melissa Kesier and against the winner of Rahway-Clark. Dan Meurer scored twice in the ished the season with an 8-0-1 record. Mountainside dropped to 8-2-1, both JCC Basketball Clinic (13-14) Morgan Smith won. Micaela The Westfield Warriors fifth grade Tyler Haack and Michael Colineri losses to Scotch Plains. Lyons, Kara Gaynor, Liz Hawkins, boys Travel Basketball Team defeated second half and Brendon Stripling scored on short touchdown runs as Jessica DiGiacomo, with her elu- Set for December 5 Darrell Ann Smith, and Brittany Clark, 42-28, at the IHM Classic Pre- scored and had three shots on goal as SPF came back from a 6-0 deficit. sive dribbling and passing, gave the JCC Youth Basketball Leagues are Larkin all placed in the event. Butter- Season Tournament. The Warriors the Scotch Plains-Fanwood U14 boys’ Ozzie Borerro, Richard Davis and Sharks their first goal when her shot currently enrolling players of all ages fly winners included Sarah Cronin, will play Branchburg on Saturday, soccer team trounced visiting Dante Hudgins also contributed to the over a maze of players was deflected at the Wilf Jewish Community Cam- Melisa Keiser, Janene Senofonte and November 20, at IHM in Scotch Plains Millburn, 5-1. running attack. John Murphy, at quar- into the goal. Alyssa Young added pus in Scotch Plains. Registration will Brittany Reyes, with places by Karen at 12:30 p.m. Midfield play dominated the first 20 terback, added some key runs and some insurance with a hard shot from continue through Sunday, December Blacklock, Kim Wenson, Allison Alex Williams and Michael Giacone minutes until Blue Thunder halfback completed long passes to Robbie short range and, in the second half, 5, the date of the JCC Youth Basket- Hagan Danielle Atcachunas and Jillian led all scorers with 10 points each Marc Fusillo found the back of the net as Mrozek and John Lenart. Erin Brown provided the clincher with ball Clinic. Murphy, The Piranhas wrapped up while Jackson O’Leary netted eight Danny Gore’s clearing pass found streak- The offensive and defensive lines a thundering blast from 10 yards. The Youth Basketball Clinic, open the meet by team relay wins at 11- points. Michael Mondon, Nathan ing Greg Bencivengo who served a gem led by Cody Biondi, Cody Lyman, Goalie Melissa McKenna made sev- to grade 1 through 6, is free and is 12,13-14 and 15-18. Mitchell and Ned Allen all added four to Fusillo to end the first half at 1-0. Mike Stein, Justin Grambor, Jake Lusk, eral diving stops and vocally led the included in the Youth Basketball reg- A week earlier, in a close loss to a points. O’Leary and Mondon were SPF goalkeeper Andrew Smith re- Bernard Byers and Jack Cunningham defense. Other contributors included istration. People may register at that strong Montclair Y team, Meaghan impressive from the foul line. corded eight saves as the Thunder played physically against the bigger Lauren Berk, Amanda Rodriguez, Jes- time. JCC is also still looking for Gaynor, Maria Borowski, Mary Alex Williams, Michael Giacone, peppered the Cyclone goal in the sec- Millburn team. Robert Zukofsky had sica Feeley, Kara Gaynor, Sarah We- Youth Basketball League coaches for Henkels, Stephanie Baliko, Amanda Ryan Elliott and Peter Mebane con- ond half with nine shots. Mark an interception and the linebackers ber, Toni Ann Capece, Lauren Buckley, all levels. Dickson, Melissa Keiser, Morgan trolled the boards. Aggressive defense Koransky added the fifth goal unas- Brad Alleman, Joe Ruzek, Dominick Emily Cohen, Rebecca DiGiacomo, For times, fees, length of program Smith, Darrell Anne Smith and all of and passing by Paul Werner, Jake sisted late in the game. Chris Pigna, Robert Barone and William Annie Rubin, Sarah Lazarus and Desli and additional information, please call the relay teams turned in strong per- Harris and Max Tabak was instru- McManus, Koransky and Fusillo Petterway kept Millburn in check. DeMarsico. (908) 889-8800 x238 formances. mental in the victory. added assists.

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated Page 16 Thursday, November 18, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield Recreation Events This is to certify that the within resolution Holiday Concert: Our Annual accompanies the emotional story of is a true and exact copy of the resolution Holiday Concert is scheduled for love and loyalty among struggling adopted on November 9, 2004 by the Wednesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. artists in New York’s East Village. Town Council of the Town of Westfield. Bernard A Heeney in the Edison Intermediate School Location: State Theatre, New Town Clerk auditorium. The concert features the Brunswick. Cost: $64 per person. Bus departs 7 p.m. RESOLUTION Westfield Community Band and the 2004-351 Edison Broadway Singers. Music of Kodo Drummers: Wednesday, the season will be performed as we March 16, at 8 p.m. “If there is such Code Review & Town Property Com- mittee ring in the Holidays! We encourage a thing as perfection in music, Kodo November 9, 2004 you to come out and join in the comes as near to it as any group in the WHEREAS, the Recreation Commis- holiday spirit with us. Admission is world,”proclaimed The Boston sion has established that there is a need free. Globe. Exploring the limitless pos- for engineering and architectural services Bowling League: This 12-week sibilities of the traditional Japanese for: (a) installation of a synthetic turf field to program began September 27. It will drum, Kodo is forging new direc- replace an existing grass field (approxi- be held Mondays at 3:50 p.m. at tions for a vibrant, living art form. mate size 80,000 square feet) and the installation of recreation field level lighting; Linden Lanes for ages five to 14. The Location: State Theatre. Cost: $60/ (b) The renovation of an 8 court tennis cost is $6 per week, payable at the per person. Bus departs at 7 p.m. complex and replacement of existing lights; lanes. Kirov Orchestra: Friday, April 1, (c) and Redevelopment concepts for Me- 3rd Annual Family Bowling at 8 p.m. Valery Gergiev, conductor; morial Park, a 19 acre park facility that Night: Irina Mataeva, soprano; Olga currently features four softball/soccer play- Join us for a fun afternoon of ing fields, six tennis courts, 2 basketball bowling on Saturday, January 15, at Borodina, alto; and The Dessoff courts, and 1 handball court, plus parking; 2 p.m. Bring family and friends, the Choirs perform Mahler: Symphony and more the merrier! Held at Linden No. 2 (“Resurrection”). Location: WHEREAS, Request for Proposals were Lanes. Fee: $10.75 per person. In- NJPAC, Prudential Hall. Cost: $62 advertised on August 12, 2004, to be re- turnable on August 23, 2004; and cludes two hours of bowling and per person. Bus departs 7 p.m. WHEREAS, proposals were received shoe rental. (Snack bar will be open Please register for the above pro- on August 23, 2003; and for business). Please register by Fri- grams at: The Westfield Recreation WHEREAS, the Westfield Recreation day, December 31. Department, 425 East Broad Street Committee reviewed the aforesaid pro- Night Place: Offered to Westfield For further information, please call the posals; and WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times students in grades 6 through 8 on the Westfield Recreation Office at (908) nancial Officer, certifying the availability of WINNING THEIR FINAL HOME GAME…The Westfield High School senior football players made the best of their final following Friday nights from 7:30 to 789-4080 or visit westfieldnj.net/ adequate funds for this contract, prepared game at Gary Kehler Stadium by crunching the Edison Eagles, 28-7, on November 13. The Blue Devils will travel to Hub 9:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate townhall/recreation. in accordance with NJAC 5:30-1.10, has Stine Field in Plainfield to play in the annual Thanksgiving Day game. It will be the 100th meeting between the two schools. School: November 19, December 17, been furnished to the Town Clerk. Expen- January 21, February 18, April 15 diture of funds pursuant to this contract is to be charged to Special Ordinance #2102; Scotch Plains Recreation Events and May 13. Fee: $3 at the door. Camp Yachad Event and Teen Center: The Teen Center is NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Senior Line Dancing: Taught by be transferable to another person if out the exhibit area. Finally, there open on most Friday evenings dur- Set For Alumni, Staff that professional services contracts be Sandy and Lou Smehil. The class the trip has a waiting list. will be time after the program and ing the school year between the hours SCOTCH PLAINS – Camp Yachad awarded: will be held Wednesdays, Decem- Yogi Berra and His Baseball tour to find a baseball souvenir in (a) For the Preparation of a master of 7 and 11 p.m. for all Westfield is organizing a one-day event for camp plan and cost estimates for Memorial Park ber 1 through February 9 (no class Museum: Saturday, November 20. the gift shop. High School Students. (Closed dur- alumni and staff on Friday, November Redevelopment to Hatch Mott MacDonald, January 12). Classes are held in the Departure at 11:30 a.m. from Park Holiday touring and tea at Lib- ing Night Place dates). The center 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jewish 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, NJ 07041 for Towne House in Green Forest Park Middle School, Park Avenue, Scotch erty Hall: Wednesday, December features pool tables, ping-pong Community Center (JCC) of Central a fee of $12,000 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee Plains. Return approximately 5 p.m. 8. Departure at noon from tables, air hockey tables, video New Jersey. (b) For construction of a lighted Syn- thetic Turf Field Complex-Houlihan Field is $15 for residents, $20 for non- Fee: $35. Group members will travel Brookside Park, Hetfield Avenue, games, large TV and VCR with mov- The event will take place at the JCC’s to Kinsey Associates, Hastings Commons residents. Register in the Recre- to the Clifton/Little Falls area by bus Scotch Plains. Return approximately ies, complete stereo system, vending Wilf Jewish Community Campus, 1391 Bldg. 2A 486 Schooley’s Mountain Road, ation Office in the Municipal Build- to have lunch on their own at a local 4:30 p.m. Fee: $45. machines and more! Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Par- Hackettstown, NJ 07840 for a fee of ing on Park Avenue. restaurant and then arrive at the des- Built on the eve of the Revolution, Total Toning: Let Maureen ticipants will have an opportunity to $27,500 Kobrin get you in shape for the (c) For Tennis Court Complex Reno- The Community School of Scotch tination of the day – the Yogi Berra Liberty Hall in Union was home to the watch a movie, play games, reminisce vations including Lighting Replacement Plains-Fanwood has affiliated with Museum & Learning Center on the prominent Livingston and Kean fami- holidays! Classes are held on Mon- about last summer and gear up for the Tamaques Park to Kinsey Associates, the Township of Scotch Plains Rec- campus of Montclair State Univer- lies of New Jersey and was associated days and Thursdays from 7:30 to 2005 camp program. Hasting Commons Bldg 2A 486 Schooley’s reation Department this semester to sity. The visit there will encompass a with many of the events that shaped 8:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building The movies will be Shrek 2 for Mountain Road Hackettstown, NJ 07840 provide educational, cultural and special presentation led by its direc- the nation’s destiny. A local estate set Community Room. 10 classes are Chaverim, Yeladim and Sabra camp- for a fee of $12,000 offered per session, and sessions BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this history-oriented trips for area resi- tor on “Yogi Berra and Lifelong Les- on 26 acres, it is a jewel complete with ers, and Harry Potter, The Prisoner of contract is awarded without competitive dents. Individuals are invited to sons Taught By Sports.” A guided a 50-room mansion, of which docents are continuous. Late fall session is Azkaban for all Travel campers. Mov- bidding as a “Professional Service” under broaden their horizons by partak- tour of the museum will be provided, will give a guided tour. The mansion held from October 21 to November ies will be followed by a camp activity the provisions of the Local Public Con- 29. Fee: $65/session. for each unit. A parent must accom- tracts Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a); and ing in these EduTravel opportuni- including Hall of Fame quality dis- will be especially exquisite with its ties, specifically geared for family Atlantic City Trip to Bally’s: Sat- pany all campers viewing Shrek 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the plays tracing the history of baseball holiday decorations. On the glass urday, February 12, 9 a.m. to 8:30 proper Town Officials be authorized to outings. These excursions may be Refreshments will be sold. from its pre-Civil War origins to the porch, group members will enjoy p.m. Enjoy a day at the casinos, effect whatever actions are necessary in given as a gift for a birthday, anni- development of the Yankees as sports’ tea with sandwiches, petite scones, Interested individuals may register the execution and discharge of this con- shopping, or just sight seeing. Cost: versary or upcoming holiday. A in advance or pay at the door. The cost tract; and most fabled franchise. Participants pastries and clotted cream and jams. $26 per person. Bus departs 9 a.m. is $8 per camper, $5 with a camp shirt. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a minimum of 15 registrants is re- will see the winning tradition of the There also will be time at Liberty Rent: Thursday, March 3, at 8 copy of this resolution shall be published in There will be no charge for staff. For quired for each trip to operate. En- Yankees — from Ruth to Gehrig to Hall for group members to walk the p.m. This Tony and Pulitzer Prize- more information, please call Randi The Westfield Leader as a public notice of rollments limited. EduTravel res- DiMaggio to Berra and Mantle — in grounds on their own and to browse the action in accordance with NJSA winning Broadway musical features Zucker, Camp Yachad Administrator, 40A:11-5. ervations are not refundable but may the images and memorabilia through- the museum gift shop. an energetically eclectic score that at (908) 889-8800, extension no. 253. 1 T - 11/18/04, The Leader Fee: $66.30 ATTENTION VOTERS OF ASISTENCIA PARA LAS PERSONAS HILLSIDE AND WESTFIELD INCAPACITADAS ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LAS PERSONAS QUE NO PUEDAN ASISTIR A LAS URNAS DEBIDO A UNA INCAPACIDAD FÍSICA PERMANENTE O TEMPORAL, PUEDEN PEDIR UNA SOLICITUD PARA VOTAR EN AUSENCIA, LLAMANDO A PERSONS UNABLE TO VOTE AT THE POLLING PLACE DUE TO LA OFICINA DEL SECRETARIO DEL CONDADO (COUNTY CLERK) AL PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY PHYSICAL DISABILITY MAY TELEFONO (908) 527-4996. 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ON DECEMBER 14, 2004 THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD EL 14 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2004 HABRÁ UNA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DEL ELECTION IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE AND THE TOWN OF CONSEJO ESCOLAR EN EL MUNICIPIO DE HILLSIDE Y EN LA WESTFIELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF A BOND PROPOSAL. PURSUANT TO POBLACIÓN DE WESTFIELD CON EL PROPÓSITO DE UNA PROPUESTA N.J.S.A. 19:7-2, PROPONENTS OR OPPONENTS OF SUCH PUBLIC DE BONOS. EN CONFORMIDAD CON N.J.S.A. 19:7-2, LOS PROPONENTES QUESTIONS MAY MAKE APPLICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF U OPONENTES DE DICHAS PREGUNTAS PÚBLICAS PUEDEN HACER CHALLENGERS. TWO (2) CHALLENGERS ARE PERMITTED TO SOLICITUDES PARA LA DESIGNACIÓN DE OPONENTES. SE PERMITEN REPRESENT SUCH PROPONENTS OR OPPONENTS. DOS (2) OPONENTES PARA REPRESENTAR DICHOS PROPONENTES U OPONENTES. REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING TO THE: LAS SOLICITUDES SE DEBEN HACER POR ESCRITO A: UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 271 NORTH BROAD STREET 271 NORTH BROAD STREET ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208 ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07028

REQUEST MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 30, 2004. THE LAS SOLICITUDES SE DEBEN HACER A MÁS TARDAR EL 30 DE REQUEST MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESSES AND THE NOVIEMBRE DE 2004. LA SOLICITUD DEBE INCLUIR EL NOMBRE, LA ASSIGNED DISTRICT OF THE CHALLENGERS. PERMITS ARE NON- DIRECCIÓN Y EL DISTRITO ASIGNADO DE LOS OPONENTES. LOS TRANSFERABLE. CHALLENGERS MUST BE REGISTERED VOTERS IN PERMISOS NO SON TRANSFERIBLES. LOS OPONENTES DEBEN SER UNION COUNTY. VOTANTES REGISTRADOS EN EL CONDADO DE UNIÓN. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2004 Page 17 New ‘Ladies Night’ Bill Recent Home Sales Clears Senate Committee TRENTON – Legislation spon- free market society. The enforcement Saul and Gina Fine to John and Street, $425,000. sored by State Senator Thomas Kean, of this law would be a poor use of Alsina Lima, 27 Fairhill Road, Robert Thomson, Jr. and William Jr., (R-21), which would protect “La- taxpayers’ dollars. Ladies’ Nights $1,057,000. and Barbara Peek to Charles dies’ Nights” recently passed the Sen- promotions, like senior and student Evelyn Todd to Craig and Judy Pijanowski, 240 Orchard Street, ate Judiciary Committee. The mea- discounts, are marketing strategies Reynolds, 300 Roanoke Road, $645,000. sure was drafted in response to a where no one is discriminated against $899,000. Fred and Molly Stoleru to Michael ruling by the Division on Civil Rights and no harm is done.” Louis and Catherine Grote to NJ and Eleana McLane, 267 Tuttle that “Ladies’ Nights” promotions in “Bureaucrats should concentrate Affordable Homes Corp., 261 Sen- Parkway, $640,000. bars and nightclubs were discrimina- on ensuring that discrimination and eca Place, $410,000. Westfield Day Care Center, Inc. tory against men. bias is not occurring in the job or NJ Affordable Homes Corp. to to South Mountain Realty, LLC, “I think the Division on Civil Rights housing markets or the banking and Herman Gross, 261 Seneca Place, 462 West Broad Street, $475,000. should spend their time and resources financial services sectors,” said Sena- $550,000. Dorothy Garis to Frank and Su- fighting real and serious discrimina- tor Kean. Eric and Julia Diddell to Robert san Mineo, 784 Fairacres Avenue, tion and bias where people suffer per- KEEPING THEIR SCHOOL BEAUTIFUL…Cub Scouts from Washington and Adele Ball, 552 Elm Street, $490,000. sonal hardship,” stated Senator Kean. ‘Evening of Giving’ Elementary School in Westfield recently planted tulip bulbs outside their school $807,500. EMAC 54, LLC to Stone Creek “This court ruling also unfairly as part of the school’s beautification project. These boys, from Pack No. 270, and Brian and Christine Tilyou to Realty, LLC, 54 Michael Drive, hampers businesses to compete in a To Benefit Animals their families volunteered to plant more than 500 bulbs. Bruce and Deborah Higgins, 208 $487,500. COUNTY – Area residents are in- Clothing Drive Will Aid Baker Avenue, $681,000. Joseph Buontempo to Jeffrey and GLHS Computer Club vited to participate in the annual Rosary Altar Society Anthony Zawala to Jeffrey and Lara Jackson, 639 Westfield Av- “Evening of Giving” on Sunday, No- GLHS Project Graduation Plans Christmas Party Erin Carney, 916 Columbus Avenue, enue, $1,396,075. Plans Special Classes MOUNTAINSIDE – A used cloth- $364,000. Ronald Scorese to Claudia Avans, vember 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at SCOTCH PLAINS — St. Menlo Park Mall, located off Route 1 ing drive will be held on Saturday, Richard Leonardis to Keith and 319 Elizabeth Avenue, $470,000. For Senior Citizens in Edison. November 27, to benefit Project Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Soci- Michele Dorney, 1113 Irving Av- Alice Lane to Joseph and Patricia BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Gov- Graduation for Governor Livingston ety will hold its annual Christmas enue, $789,000. Badala, 112 Elizabeth Avenue, Proceeds will benefit People for Party on Monday, December 6. All ernor Livingston High School (GLHS) Animals, as well as other non-profit High School’s Class of 2005. Lawrence and Deborah Ray to $360,000. Computer Club will hold computer organizations, local charities and the The public is urged to bring wear- women of the parish are invited to William and Bonnie O’Donnell, 161 Leonard and Andrea Albanese to classes for senior citizens in the area on able, used clothing, between 9 a.m. and attend, and guests are welcome. Tudor Oval, $705,000. Ginesi Builders, Inc., 1309 Frances Simon Youth Foundation that has This event will follow the 7:30 Wednesday, December 1, and Thursday, developed programs to help young 1 p.m., to the Berkeley Heights Com- Gerald and Clara Purvis to Yossi Terrace, $360,000. December 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in people nationwide. munity Center, 29 Park Avenue in Ber- p.m. Mass at St. Bartholomew the Arbitsman, 136 Madison Avenue, Alan Osborne, M.D. to Karl, Room No. 120 at the school. keley Heights, or Deerfield School on Apostle Roman Catholic Church, West, $355,000. Ronald, Eric and Michael Gerckens, This evening of private holiday shop- located at 2032 Westfield Avenue Club members will teach partici- ping will include special entertainment Central Avenue in Mountainside. William and Shirley McMeekan 39 Cottage Place, $325,000. pants how to use the Internet to send for adults and children. Guests will be Items to be collected include all in Scotch Plains. to Michael Mahoney, LLC, 223 Can- Richard and Christine Segotta to and receive e-mail and research in- clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, hats, Refreshments, prizes and enter- terbury Road, $925,000. Kevin Farley and Marisol Perez, able to take advantage of in-store of- tainment by St. Bartholomew’s formation. Seating is limited. fers, a silent auction and door prizes. gloves and scarves, as well as table Linda Pickering to Frank and Beth 1911 Grandview Avenue, For reservations, please contact The general public will not be ad- linens, bedspreads, towels and stuffed Youth Group will all be part of the Dombroski, 40 Canterbury Lane, $398,000. Steven Ciarrocca at (908) 464-3100, animals. Pillows and blankets will festivities. For more information, $767,500. George and Donna Saliola to Wil- mitted to the mall without a pre-pur- please call (908) 322-5046 or (908) extension no. 522 or e-mail chased ticket, which may be obtained not be accepted. Ojita Strachan to Gandalf Ven- liam Millington, III, 131 Boynton [email protected]. with a $10 donation. To purchase Items should not be torn or stained 322-5409. tures Corporation, 815 East Broad Court, $320,000. GLHS is located at 175 Watchung tickets, please call People for Ani- and must be delivered in tied plastic Boulevard in Berkeley Heights. mals at (908) 688-1073 and press 5. bags. TREE TIPS: Open House: Flat Needle Evergreens Sunday 11/21, 1-4pm By: Martin Schmiede, President Schmiede Tree Expert Company

Fir trees and hemlocks are dis- routinely. concolor fir was never cut down. tinguished by their flat needles. Balsam firs are another popu- Most hemlocks are of Canadian They are soft to the touch and the lar Christmas variety but these origin and they supply many of our differing species can be deter- trees are not as well suited for needs for evergreens. They are mined by the marking on their ornamental planting because planted frequently in tightly-spaced needles or by consultation with they prefer the cool temperatures hedges to assure privacy. Among an arborist. of hilly regions. the deciduous trees, hemlocks Douglas firs and silver firs are Identifying the balsams from needles resemble those of fir trees, among the most valued Christmas the Douglas firs is not always they are actually narrow leaves. trees. Unfortunately, they are also easy. The trace white lines along In my travels through the the most expensive. These firs are the back of the needles are usu- Black Mountains in North Caro- truly elegant and grow slowly. It ally the first clue; they are more lina, I have been intrigued by the Serenity in Stonehenge takes the tree farmers somewhat pronounced on the balsams. Carolina hemlocks. They have 775 Hyslip Avenue longer to recover their invest- Douglas fir needles are spread all finer and denser needles than their Presenting a spacious 4 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath Newman built home on a picturesque Westfield road. Large ments and the costs are passed to around the twigs. Balsam fir Canadian cousins, but have stems rooms abound including a gracious living room with a wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a the marketplace. Firs are prized needles usually radiate out at three feet in diameter and grow however, because their needles right angles to the twigs in two to a towering height of 125 feet. recently updated eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, and a formidable screened porch. This lovingly renovated are retained for a long time after rows. Attacks by aphids who remove home also offers a grade level family room and powder room, 3 generous bedrooms on the 2nd floor and a the trees are cut. One way to A very beautiful tree is the sap from needles and substitute a 4th considerable bedroom on the 3rd floor. The 1/3 of an acre level lot provides peaceful tranquility all year Offered for $819,000 avoid the relatively higher pur- concolor fir. These attain heights toxic replacement can endanger long. Please call for your personal tour of this wonderful home. chase prices while enjoying Dou- of eighty feet and have silver- the future of hemlocks. Their glas firs or other flat needle ever- blue colors. The concolor firs graceful and attractive contribu- Jocelyne Holden greens is to plant some in your have needles emitting citrus tion to your greenery can be im- Direct Dial: 908-233-2694 yard. A tree expert can give you scents in warm weather. A cli- periled without real treatment, good advice about site placement ent planted a concolor fir tree so substantive and effective. Thus [email protected] and appropriate care for your close to his home that root sys- protected, you can anticipate trees. As ornamental trees, firs tem pressure then caused a house lovely and impressive additions are good substitutes for spruces. foundation crack. The tree to your variety of trees. They have only one real enemy: should have been removed. But SCHMIEDE TREE an easily-controllable white in summer, the family so enjoyed EXPERT CO., INC. Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue West • 908-233-0065 mealy bug. Your tree health care the fragrances of the fir needles 908-233-TREE practitioner can remove this risk through open windows that the PAID BULLETIN BOARD Expect The Best – And Get It!

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REALTOR® An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 18 Thursday, November 18, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dr. Comer D. Shacklett, Patent Holder; Ralph J. Wojtech, 70, Navy Veteran; Was Research Chemist With DuPont – Obituaries – Was Westfield Barber For 45 Years Dr. Comer Drake Shacklett, for- In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph J. Wojtech, 70, of North Wojtech of Bedminster and William merly of Westfield, died on Monday, memory of Dr. Shacklett may be made DEATH NOTICE Plainfield died on Sunday, Novem- T. Wojtech of Green Brook; two sis- November 1, at his home in Davis, to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research ber 14, at the Veterans Administra- ters, Natalie Blazek of Conestoga, Calif. after a long illness. Center at the University of Califor- Katherine O’Hanlon, Cherished Family; tion Medical Center in East Orange. Pa. and Marilyn Ford of Whiting, and Born in Alexandria, Va. on Novem- nia, Davis, in care of Health Sciences Born in Berkeley Heights, he had three grandchildren. ber 24, 1920, Dr. Shacklett resided in Advancement, 2315 Stockton Boule- Was Active In Embassy Community lived there and then in Plainfield for Funeral services will be held at 10 Westfield from 1964 until June of this vard, Sacramento, Calif. 95817. 10 years, before moving to North a.m. today, Thursday, November 18, year, when he moved with his wife, Checks should be made payable to Katherine O’Hanlon of Westfield loved her. Plainfield in 1966. at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Juanita, to Davis, Calif. the University of California Regents. died on Saturday, November 13, at Katherine was an undying loyalist Mr. Wojtech had been employed as South Avenue in Fanwood. Interment A graduate of the University of For information, please call (916) her home. to her husband, a heroic example to a barber at the Towne Barber Shop in will follow at Graceland Memorial Tennessee at Knoxville, Dr. Shacklett 734-9418. She was the wife of Brendon Patrick her children, and a model of consis- Westfield for 45 years prior to retiring. Park in Kenilworth. received his Doctoral degree from November 18, 2004 O’Hanlon, a career foreign service tent unselfishness to her friends. He served in the United States Navy In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- the university in physical organic officer who was charged with the Katherine is survived by her hus- during the 1950s and was a member tions may be made to the ADARF chemistry in 1952. He was employed Lena J. Simone, 80 protection of embassies and United band, Brendon; her parents, Vito and of American Legion Post No. 209 in Amaranth Diabetes Fund, 1701 N. as a research chemist in the Photo Lena J. Simone, 80, of Westfield States diplomats working overseas. Helen Ferrentello; her sister and Scotch Plains. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Va. Products Department of E.I. DuPont died on Thursday, November 11, in Katherine was born in Brooklyn, brother-in-law, Josephine and Don Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth 22311 or to a favorite charity. de Nemours in Parlin for 35 years. the Roosevelt Care Center-Barbara N.Y., where she lived for most of her Fontana; her four children, Lisa Aug Wojtech; two sons, Ralph W. November 18, 2004 Dr. Shacklett’s work was related to Cheung Hospice in Edison. childhood. During her adult life, she Cowles, Kathleen Farrell, Patrick and development of photosensitive emul- Born in Plainfield, she was a life- lived in South Korea, Pakistan, Egypt, Michael; her sons-in-law, Chris sions for photography and mammog- long resident of Westfield. The Philippines and numerous cities Cowles and Brian Farrell, and her More Community News raphy films, and he held several pat- Mrs. Simone had been a manager within the United States. four grandchildren, Kassie, Rebecca, ents. He retired from DuPont in 1986. for the Woolworth Company in West A mother of four and consummate Jonathan and Sean. Dr. Shacklett was a member of the Orange from 1950 until her retire- homemaker, Katherine was always A Mass of Christian Burial will be Park Avenue Christian Church in New ment in 1985. active in the embassy community. offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Historical Society to Hold York City, where he served as a She was predeceased by her hus- Whether hosting parties for embassy November 18, at St. Helen’s Roman teacher, elder and trustee. band, Raymond Simone. employees, or working with orphans Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- Christmas Craft Activity He was married in 1958 to Juanita Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte in Third World countries, she made ment will be in Brigadier General Purvis, formerly a writer and editor Pangi; a son, Danny Simone; a sister, the best of often difficult, and some- William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial FANWOOD – Area residents will and Fanwood. of children’s books in New York. Frances Pompilio; four grandchildren times dangerous, living environments. Cemetery in Wrightstown. have an opportunity to create their The meeting, which is open to ev- Juanita Shacklett was active in and two great-grandchildren. Amidst these circumstances, she Arrangements are by the Dooley own Christmas decorations at the eryone, will begin at 8 p.m. at the Westfield associations and was Presi- A Mass of Christian Burial was was a tireless mother, serving the role Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Tuesday, November 23 meeting of Fanwood train station, located at dent of the Westfield Woman’s Club offered on Monday, November 15, at she instinctively knew best. Katherine enue in Westfield. the Historical Society of Scotch Plains North and Martine Avenues. from 1986 to 1992, and again in 2002. St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church made endless sacrifices to ensure the In lieu of flowers, donations to the The Historical Society will pro- The couple had one daughter, Bar- of Westfield. Interment followed at welfare and happiness of her family. ALS Association of Greater New York, vide the supplies for this activity, bara Shacklett-Lambert, who is cur- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. President Gerald Ford described 116 John Street, Suite 1304, N.Y., ‘Y’ Schedules Lecture including pinecones and shells to rently on the faculty at the University Arrangements were under the di- Katherine O’Hanlon as “an Ameri- N.Y. 10038 would be appreciated. On Consumer Fraud decorate with various ribbons, flow- of California, Davis. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, can wife serving her country abroad.” November 18, 2004 ers, fruits and birds. Interment of Dr. Shacklett’s re- 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. In 1997, Brendon’s and Katherine’s WESTFIELD — The Westfield Refreshments and fellowship will mains will be at the Park Avenue Memorial donations may be made life of career public service came to Boutique on Sunday Area “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street follow the meeting. For further infor- Christian Church, New York, where a to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. an end. They retired to their Westfield in Westfield, will present a lecture mation, please call Richard Bousquet, memorial service will be held at a Box 356, Westfield 07091. home, where they enjoyed the type of To Help Valerie Fund entitled “Consumer Fraud: How to President, at (908) 232-1199. later date. November 18, 2004 domestic stability they had not expe- AREA — A holiday boutique will Protect Yourself” on Monday, Decem- Arrangements were under the di- rienced in approximately 30 years. be held this Sunday, November 21, to ber 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. Garwood Knights List rection of the Davis Funeral Chapel PUBLIC NOTICE In 2001, Katherine was diagnosed raise money for the Valerie Fund’s The lead speaker will be David Biederman from the New Jersey Divi- in Davis, Calif. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT with ALS, commonly known as Lou Food and Toy Drives Children’s Center, a pediatric cancer sion of Consumer Affairs. This lecture FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Gehrig’s disease. Katherine fought a program at Morristown Memorial THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS is free and open to the public. GARWOOD — Garwood Knights PUBLIC NOTICE courageous battle against the incur- Hospital in Morristown and Over- of Columbus Council No. 5437 will CONTRACTOR: Lisa Barre-Quick; To confirm plans to attend, or for BOROUGH OF FANWOOD able and fatal disease that ended on look Hospital in Summit. collect canned and dry food goods Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & November 13, 2004. more information, please call the NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Murphy; P.O. Box 112; 25 Independence The event will take place from 2 to Westfield Area “Y” at (908) 233-2700, during November and December for ORDINANCE 04-17-R During her life, Katherine touched Boulevard; Liberty Corner, New Jersey 5 p.m. at Prime Hotel & Suites, 600 extension no. 251. needy families at the holidays. AND PUBLIC HEARING 07938 many lives, and will be sorely missed. Route 46, East, in Fairfield. For more The Knights are also seeking dona- An ordinance was introduced by the NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as She will undoubtedly serve as an information, please call Mary at (908) tions of brand new, unwrapped toys Mayor and Council of the Borough of special legal counsel to handle various inspiration to those who knew and Legal Professionals Fanwood on November 9, 2004. Copies of confidential personnel matters within the 601-4759. for children of the Make-A-Wish this ordinance can be obtained without Township in which the Township has a PUBLIC NOTICE Slate Holiday Party Foundation who are suffering life- cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood vested interest. PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD – On Tuesday, De- threatening illnesses. Individuals are DURATION: Until completion of same. Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AMOUNT: Not to exceed $9,000. billed cember 14, UCLSA…the association asked not to donate used toys. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PLANNING BOARD of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through at the rate of $125.00 per hour plus usual THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS for legal professionals will hold its Donations of food items or toys Friday. and reasonable costs of said action. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- may be dropped off after 4 p.m. at the CONTRACTOR: Richard C. Mariani, Annual Holiday Party at B.G. Fields The purpose of this ordinance is to THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Restaurant, 560 Springfield Avenue council hall, 37 South Avenue in amend Section 118, Chapter 184 of the FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Esq.; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak FANWOOD after public hearing on Octo- & Stewart, P.C.; 10 Madison Avenue; Garwood, opposite Pathmark. Park- Code of the Borough of Fanwood, lim- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. ber 27, 2004 granted approval to Lon & in Westfield. Morristown, New Jersey 07960 iting principal uses in the Light Indus- Barbara Riepe Carol Levy for a shed on the property on Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. ing is available behind the building trial Zone. Township Clerk NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as the property at 55 North Martine Avenue, on Willow Avenue. special legal counsel for Chief Thomas There also will be a $10 grab bag gift This ordinance is scheduled for adop- 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $20.40 Fanwood, New Jersey being Block 33, Lot O’Brien in the matter of Lonergan et al v. exchange, plus a collection for Monetary donations may be made tion on December 14, 2004 at 8:00 PM., 1. payable to: Garwood K. of C. Food Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Township of Scotch Plains. Documents pertaining to this applica- UCLSA’s charitable cause – cystic PUBLIC NOTICE DURATION: Until completion of same. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. tion are available for public inspection at fibrosis. For reservations or more in- Drive or Garwood K. of C. Toy Drive. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $20,000. to be Eleanor McGovern TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Borough Hall during normal business formation, please call Judy Reed at For more information on either cam- Borough Clerk ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL applied toward fees and costs for those hours. services which shall be subject to the (908) 355-4892 or email paign, please call the council hall at 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $21.93 Take notice that application has been Mr. & Mrs. Lon Levy approval of the Township Attorney and 55 North Martine Avenue [email protected]. (908) 789-9809 after 4 p.m. made to the Township of Scotch Plains for which are not covered by insurance. a Person-to-Person transfer to Neon Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $16.32 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Novena to St. Clare Ortheon Corp. trading as Scotchwood FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Diner, for premise located at 1934 Route FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. PUBLIC NOTICE Ask St. Clare for 3 favors: 1 22 East, Scotch Plains, New Jersey the Barbara Riepe NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR Business, 2 Personal. Say 9 Hail Plenary Retail Consumption License Township Clerk BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS #2016-33-015-006 heretofore issued to 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $20.40 AUCTION Marys for 9 days with lighted Ortheon Corp. trading as Scotchwood Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town The Borough of Fanwood will conduct candles. Pray, whether you believe Diner for premise located at 1934 Route PUBLIC NOTICE of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 16th day of it or not. Publish on the 9th day. 22 East, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. an auction on Saturday, November 20, December, 2004 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be The persons who will hold an interest in BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 2004, Public Works Garage, Fanwood Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at ten o’clock in the morning, the following described this license are: PLANNING BOARD Place, Fanwood, New Jersey. Auction lands: praised, adored and glorified today hours to begin at 10 A.M. to Noon (Preview The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against and every day. Request will be Aristidis Vlachos, President/Treasurer Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- at 9 A.M.). Items for sale include but are that same on the 16th day of December, 2004 together with interest and cost of sale, granted no matter how impossible 9 Manning Court NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF not limited to the following: exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2004. High Bridge, New Jersey 08829 FANWOOD after public hearing on Octo- The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject it seems. Publication must be ber 27, 2004 granted approval to Phyllis 1996 Buick Regal Police Vehicle, 4 Door, Constantine Kasimis, Vice-President/Secre- to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent D.K Mahoney for a deck on the property at 70 Car #131 promised. . tary (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before Pleasant Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey VIN #2G4WB52M0T1410397 1221 Duncan Road conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. being Block 20, Lot 3. Odometer reads: 60,314, Reserve: Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 $500.00. Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off Documents pertaining to this applica- and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum MASTER Objections, if any, should be made im- tion are available for public inspection at 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Police Ve- and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. mediately in writing to: Ms. Barbara Riepe, Borough Hall during normal business hicle, 4 Door, Car #137 The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Municipal Clerk, Township of Scotch hours. Serial #2FAFP71W4XX207896 Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, 1937, and amendments thereto. MEMORIALS Plains, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Ms. Phyllis Mahoney Odometer reads: 82,084, Reserve: At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on New Jersey 07076 70 Pleasant Avenue $2,000.00 the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified 524 Central Avenue 2 T - 11/11/04 & Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 check or cash. 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $51.00 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $15.81 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon Westfield, NJ VIN #1G1BL83E3MW251774 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Odometer reads: 49,173 Reserve: (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et (908) 233-2350 $1,500.00 seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser 1992 Dodge Pick Up Truck, 4 Wheel who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site.


   Drive, Snow Plow with hitch and lights The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, Hydraulic lift tailgate, Spare tire and rim including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due Serial #187KM362XN5881414 thereon respectively on the 16th day of December, 2004, exclusive of the lien for the year 

   Odometer reads: 62,427 Reserve: 2004 are as listed below: Designer • Builders of fine $700.00 Susan Noon MONUMENTS
   The police vehicles can be inspected at Collector of Taxes the Police Department Parking lot, 75 North Westfield, New Jersey MARKERS   Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey Location of Block Amount Due MAUSOLEUMS on 11/19/04, 9 AM – 3 PM. Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 16, 2004 Bicycles, office furniture and equipment **1. 765 Clark Street Dabulas, Joseph & Diane 707/30 $ 470.09 Lettered • Cleaned
     (Copier, adding machines, printer, phone 2. 914 North Avenue West Rudnicki, David & Cynthia F. 907/20 $ 5,358.25 equipment) assorted found property. 3. 754 Belvidere Avenue Schwinn, Alice L. Est of 1302/7 $12,224.39 Tim Doerr

         Payment is to be made in cash or certi- 4. 206 Florence Avenue North J. Holder, Inc. 2704/32 $ 3,565.51 fied check. 5. 833 South Avenue West Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 2706/12 $ 2,880.49 Bruce Bauer        The right is reserved by the Mayor and 6. 524 Cumberland Street Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 2706/17 $ 1,048.42 (established 1939) Council to reject any or all bids and waive 7. 532 Cumberland Street Bianco, Theresa 2706/19 $ 7,014.08 any informalities if deemed to be in the 8. 614 Dorian Road Fisher, Bruce 2904/5 $ 2,288.93 Also: 300 Rt. 37 East

interest of the Borough to do so. 9. 515 Trinity Place Rowland, Cheryl 3010/1/C0050 $ 4,751.76    Eleanor McGovern 10. 1 Elm Street One Elm Street Realty Assoc., LLC 3105/18 $ 28,068.05 Toms River, NJ Borough Clerk 11. 215 Cacciola Place Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 3205/10 $ 1,977.05



      1 T - 11/11/04 & 12. 121 Cacciola Place Morris, Cleoster Est of 3205/16 $ 1,872.44 (732) 349-2350 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $83.64 13. 576 North Avenue East RAJ Investments, Inc. 3305/2 $ 31,773.76 14. 525 Chestnut Street South Helfenstein, George 3408/32 $ 11,242.11 15. 127 Windsor Avenue Carter, Lillie 4001/34 $ 923.26 16. 303 Windsor Avenue Johnson, Robert L. Est of. 4004/22 $ 1,157.83 17. 251 Windsor Avenue Richardson, Gary 4004/32 $ 3,178.07 18. 1010 Seward Avenue Isbrecht, Richard W. 4604/2 $ 9,841.14 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. 19. 609 Ardsleigh Drive Nienburg, Gordon & Mary Ann 5402/22 $ 1,333.35 Serving Westfield and Cranford Area 20. 132 Cambridge Road Junno, Anna Mae 5717/1 $ 11,452.95 ** Sidewalk Special Assessment For Over 108 Years Caring & Courteous Service to the 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9/04, The Leader Fee: $408.00 With Dignity and Respect for all Faiths Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Westfield DEEGAN 556 Westfield Avenue 233-0255 Gray Funeral Home John L. Dooley Manager ROOFING NJ License # 4100 COMPANY 318 East Broad Street Westfield, New Jersey William A. Doyle, Manager Cranford 908-322-6405 218 North Avenue New Jersey License Number 2325 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs Manager NJ License # 3703 Repairs • Gutters 908-233-0143 908-276-0092 Free Estimates • Fully Insured A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2004 Page 19

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PUBLICATION Paintings by Shah of Westfield POPCORN™ Featured at Elizabeth Gallery The Incredibles: A Super WESTFIELD – The Union County “The non-representational larger oils Board of Chosen Freeholders will are examples of problem-solving on Mindy Lighthipe Exhibits Twist on the Everyman present an exhibit of paintings by the canvas,” she continued. “Rather One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Westfield resident Bernice Shah in the than calling them a series, a better At Reeves-Reed Arboretum By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER truly fight the foe? Plus, let’s not forget the gallery space at the of- At Reeves-Reed Arboretum 3 & ½ POPCORNS expense account. fices of the Union SUMMIT – Reeves-Reed Arbore- So you say you’re sad about the Ameri- Of course you know Mr. Incredible’s County Division of tum (RRA) is exhibiting the artwork of can political situation and feel we’ve sold answer. Vanity, thy name is superhero. Cultural and Heritage botanical illustrator Mindy Lighthipe out? I’m right there with you brother. The Which has its consequences. And that’s Affairs, located at 633 of Studio 16 in Warren. The display is Incredibles’ director-writer Brad Bird part of the lesson this delectable metaphor Pearl Street in Eliza- mounted at RRA’s Wisner House and makes like the superheroes he spoofs and is trying to teach to that little moppet beth. will run through Friday, December 3. comes to the rescue. you’ve dragged along to the Rialto. “Ms. Shah has titled Lighthipe’s work is distinguished by her A stunning, witty, sarcastic and none- Without giving too much away, suffice her exhibit ‘A Poucos theless loving commentary on our culture, it to note that before long our intrepid use of vibrant hues and attention to fine it’s just the sort of hilarity Mark Twain righter of wrongs comes face-to-face with Passos’ (‘A Step from detail. Among the titles on display at RRA might put together if he were reincarnated Syndrome (Jason Lee), The Incredibles’ Here’),” explained Free- are “Purple Waterlily,” a giclée depiction as an animator working for Disney’s Pixar answer to the typical megalomaniacal vil- holder Chairman An- of lush waterlily and dragonfly, “Peacock Studios. Whether anyone under the age of lain. Part Professor Moriarty, part Auric gel Estrada. “She lived Feather,” a colored pencil drawing of a 10 will benefit from the feature length Goldfinger, he is 100 percent spoiled brat. and worked in Brazil plume, and a series of exotic butterflies. “Luna Dance,” by Mindy Lighthipe, 8 cartoon’s astute observations is another And as any kid can tell you, that’s really for many years and that Lighthipe has traveled to Costa Rica x10, gouache and graphite. story. because he’s just jealous of the superhero. experience continues to and spent time at the New York Botani- But if you’re considerably this side of The Goldfinger (1964) reference goes inform her paintings. cal Gardens, first as a student where she Artwork is available for sale, with a that number and you’ve been putting off deeper. In what fascinatingly walks the We are honored to dis- percentage of all proceeds going di- that babysitting date with the niece, tightrope between homage and plagia- studied scientific illustration, and then as nephew or grandkids, this is your shot. rism, Bird does an uncanny job of mim- play her inspiring art- a teacher coordinating the Botanical and rectly to RRA. An artist’s reception Earn those brownie points painlessly. icking the 007 genre. He sings paeans to work.” WESTFIELD ARTIST…Bernice Shah of Westfield, pic- Natural Science Illustration program. was held on November 14. They’ll love the colorful action and you’ll its distinctive story nuances, lovingly lam- Shah earned a Bach- tured, above, will exhibit her paintings through Friday, Recently, Lighthipe and fellow art- RRA is located at 165 Hobart Av- marvel at how one is never too old for poons its dramatic devices and revels in elor of Fine Arts degree January 14, 2005 at Pearl Street Gallery in Elizabeth. ists Annie Kosh and Lori McBride cre- enue in Summit. For more informa- cartoons, as long as they’re good. This the moral implications. from Mason Gross School of the Arts, description would be to call them sets, ated a mural for the RRA Education tion, please call (908) 273-8787, ex- one’s about as good as they get. Most extraordinary of these flattering Rutgers University. She also studied at whereby one painting will generate a Center that is also on exhibit. tension no. 10 or 11. Here’s the scene. It’s the current day in imitations is Michael Giacchino’s won- the Fashion Institute of Technology, response from the next painting. Municiberg, and not a very good day for derfully complementing score. While never the Art Students League, the New “The smaller mixed-media paint- superheroes. Compromised by a society quite showing itself for any of the actual School, and the School of Visual Arts that has turned its back on greatness, James Bond themes, the familiar musical ings on paper exhibited here are explo- deemed pariahs by a politically correct cues are phenomenally ever-present. The in New York City, and the New Jersey rations in form, color and texture with mindset that shuns individual achieve- mood it establishes, how the whir of spy Center for Visual Arts in Summit. the final varnish layer giving an enamel- ment, the superheroes are being litigated technology sounds is mixed with forebod- Shah’s paintings have been exhibited like sheen to the surface,” Shah con- out of business. ing silences, counterpoised with sudden extensively throughout New Jersey and cluded. This one claims aches and pains as a revelation and then balanced against the have won numerous awards in juried The resident’s artwork will be dis- result of being rescued. Another citizen next anticipatory lead-in to danger, is fabu- exhibits. Her work is held in many played through Friday, January 14, contends dashed opportunities and hence lous. private collections. 2005. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to financial loss because he was saved by a Too bad though that Giacchino “My recent work has dealt with formal 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. superhero. Bad for the world, good for couldn’t go yet one step further and inject issues of color, composition and space them, it’s a field day for lawyers who are a memorable refrain of his own. We wait Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, Li- now profiting from a state of affairs even for that exclamatory, title-identifying se- within the framework of the canvas,” aison to the Union County Cultural they couldn’t have imagined. ries of trumpet notes. But it doesn’t hap- said Shah. “I enjoy working with oils for and Heritage Programs Advisory Board, It’s the ultimate example of no good pen. No matter. This nitpick slots in their intensity and richness, but also like said, “The talent and diversity of all deed going unpunished. To cut their losses, among the minor fault-findings of a critic to vary my work with mixed media, our local artists assures an ongoing superheroes are being encouraged by the justifying his existence, looking for little which allows for endless exploration.” variety of interesting exhibits. We thank government to curtail their rescuing ways, imperfections in a near flawless work. assume full time their secret identities That little advertisement for reviewer PUBLIC NOTICE Ms. Shah for sharing her beautiful paintings.” and, like common criminals, allow them- credibility thrown in, it’s back to the posi- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT selves to be relocated à la the witness tive side of the ledger. And probably the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY protection program. most impressive of The Incredibles’ at- PUBLIC NOTICE THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ON THE RADIO…The Humpty Dumpty Association will be featured on Family Bird’s tale focuses on Mr. Incredible, tributes, boldly obvious as well as glibly CONTRACTOR: Harry Haushalter, NOTICE OF ADOPTION Radio, 94.7 FM “WFME Reports” with George Robson. He will interview Julius his equally super spouse, Elastigirl, and woven into the fabric, is the heady social Esq.; 2119 Route 22; Suite A; Hamilton AMENDMENT TO LAND USE PLAN Carallo about the association’s mission and efforts to prevent brain injuries. Free their three children. Shipped off to commentary. A close second to this philo- Square, New Jersey, New Jersey 08690 AND HOUSING PLAN safety booklets and a 2005 calendar will be offered during the 30-minute radio show dullsville, where the retired lifesaver anony- sophical whimsy is the characterization. NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as TOWN OF WESTFIELD mously plods along at a sleazy insurance Because the Parrs are so much the Ameri- MASTER PLAN that will air at 12:30 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 20. For more information, special legal counsel in various tax mat- please call the association at (908) 241-7157 or visit www.humptydumpty.org. company, forbidden to approve claims, can family, in their foibles as well as their ters. Please take notice that the Town of they now share an angst common to their strengths, our hearts go out to them. We DURATION: Until completion of same. Westfield Planning Board on November 4, fellow suburbanites, only perhaps worse. ache for Dad’s ego, sympathize with Mom’s AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000. billed 2004 adopted an amendment of the land See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com For the two adults, now known only maternal instincts and feel the growing pains at the rate of $125.00 per hour plus usual use plan and housing plan elements of the and reasonable costs of said action. Master Plan of the Town of Westfield. The as Bob and Helen Parr, there is the this adventure hastens in their three kids. In unsettling feeling that they were made fact, you’d be hard put to remember when THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT amendment recommends that age-re- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- stricted housing be a permitted principal for better things. Still, Mom (Holly the last time was that you cared this much FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. use on all floors of a building in a location TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Hunter) does her best to put the family about cartoon characters. Barbara Riepe on the west side of Prospect Street near ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY first, and strives to contain the anxiety. But adolescent Dash (Spencer Fox), the Township Clerk Ferris Place in the Central Business Dis- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS But Dad, splendidly voiced by Craig T. speed merchant prohibited from running 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $17.34 trict, with appropriate regulations. The DECEMBER 2, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the CONTRACTOR: Peter L. Korn, Esq.; Nelson, can’t help relive the glory days. track for fear he will blow the family’s amendment also recommends that new PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, McDonough, Korn & Eichhorn, P.C.; Of late he’s been sneaking out with old cover, engagingly reminds you of impetu- development be required, where appro- Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch 959 South Springfield Avenue; P.O. Box cohort Frozone, humorously verbalized ous youth. Teenager Violet (Sarah Vowell), SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY priate, to address any affordable housing Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will 712; Springfield, New Jersey 07081 obligation that may be imposed upon the by Samuel L. Jackson. They say they’re the disappearing artist looking to attract a CHANCERY DIVISION hold a public hearing to consider the fol- NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as going bowling. Call it a guy thing. It just certain young man at high school, pulls at UNION COUNTY Town by such development pursuant to lowing appeal(s): special legal counsel for Cjief Marshall DOCKET NO. F-9258-04 the proposed rules of the New Jersey isn’t in them to subdue their significance, your heartstrings. And baby Jack Jack, well, Oscar Garrido for the renewal of a Nelson in the matter of Lonergan et al v. FILE NO. 8322-04 Council on Affordable Housing. no matter what society says. Laying in we’re just waiting to see if he’s also a chip off Temporary Operating Permit to allow the Township of Scotch Plains et al. The adopted amendment is on file in the DURATION: Until completion of same. wait, they listen to the police scanner and the old Incredibles. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North parking of a livery vehicle in the garage at respond to calls for help. What it all boils down to when push the property located at 1550 Front Street AMOUNT: Not to exceed $500. to be (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and (Block 201, Lot 5), Scotch Plains. Per- applied toward fees and costs for those Now here’s the twist. Mr. Incredible’s comes to shove and syndrome threatens to MARJORIE PALMER; JOHN is available for inspection by interested mission, if granted, is pursuant to Section services which shall be subject to the surreptitious missions of mercy haven’t end the world as we know it, is that the DOE, HUSBAND OF members of the public Monday through 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing approval of the Township Attorney and gone unnoticed. Operatives in a secret superhero family that fights together stays MARJORIE PALMER, SAID Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. which are not covered by insurance. Kenneth B. Marsh for temporary permission. organization have been watching. And together. We can relate. Our own super- NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT slinky Mirage (Elizabeth Pena), the Mata human feats in the cause of domestic bliss TITIOUS; FELIX A. SANTANA, Planning Board Secretary Sanguiliano Garden Center for the FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- JR.; MRS. FELIX A. 1 T - 11/18/04, The Leader Fee: $27.54 renewal of a Temporary Operating Permit FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Hari of the cartoon world if ever there may be almost as incredible. SANTANA, JR., WIFE OF to allow the sale of Christmas trees and Barbara Riepe were one, contacts him. How would he FELIX A. SANTANA, JR.; PUBLIC NOTICE other holiday items; the parking of a trailer; Township Clerk like to go back to work big time, backed by * * * * * * * and the utilization of temporary signage at The IncrediblesIncredibles, rated PG, is a Buena YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND TOWN OF WESTFIELD 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $20.40 an agency with the wherewithal and know- the property located at 2524-2545 Route REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & PLANNING BOARD how a superhero of his stature needs to Vista Pictures release directed by Brad 22 West (Block 4802, Lots 9, 10, 11 & PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, PUBLIC NOTICE Bird and features the voices of Craig T. The Westfield Planning Board will be 12), Scotch Plains. Permission, if granted, whose address is GATEHALL 1, Nelson, Holly Hunter and Jason Lee. holding a Special Meeting on December 2, is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of the Zon- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PUBLIC NOTICE PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an Running time: 115 minutes. 2004, in Council Chambers in the Westfield ing Ordinance allowing for temporary per- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, mission. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Action, in which U.S. PROPERTY SALE, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear L.L.C. is the plaintiff and MARJORIE Paul and Laura Galasso for a Variance CONTRACTOR: Richard C. Mariani, THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD and consider the following application: BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PALMER, ET ALS; are defendants, pend- to permit the construction of a three-car Esq.; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak RESOLUTION 04-11-168 PLANNING BOARD ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, 04-21(V) JO ANN CONSTANTINO, 227 detached garage at the property located at & Stewart, P.C.; 10 Madison Avenue; Chancery Division, UNION County and ELIZABETH AVENUE, BLOCK 4 Little Falls Way (Block 12901, Lot 8), Morristown, New Jersey 07960 CONTRACTOR: Paul Ricci, AICP. P. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- bearing Docket No. F-9258-04 within thirty- 4803, LOT 12, SEEKING MI- Scotch Plains, contrary to the following NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as P.; T & M Associates; Eleven Tindall Road, NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF five (35) days after November 18, 2004 NOR SUBDIVISION AP- section of the Zoning Ordinance: special legal counsel for Township Man- Middletown, New Jersey 07748 FANWOOD after public hearing on Octo- exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer PROVAL. APPLICANT PRO- Section 23-3.4D whereby minimum set- ager Thomas E. Atkins in the confidential NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional ber 27, 2004 granted approval to or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, POSES TO REMOVE THE EX- back required from all property lines is employment matter (C-II vs. Scotch Plains). Planning Services/Block 4, Lot 7 & 1; 7 Stormcrest Limited for a subdivision on Judgment by Default may be rendered ISTING HOUSE ON THE thirty (30) feet; proposed side-yard set- DURATION: Until completion of same. Beverly Avenue & 33 Ginder Place. the property at 33-57 South Avenue, against you for relief demanded in the PROPERTY AND CREATE back: approximately nineteen (19) feet [by AMOUNT: Not to exceed $8,000. to be DURATION: For a period ending no Fanwood, New Jersey being Block 55, Lot Complaint. You shall file your Answer and TWO NEW BUILDING LOTS plan]. applied toward fees and costs for those later than April 30, 2005. 5. Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk FROM THE EXISTING SINGLE services which shall be subject to the AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $5,000.00 Documents pertaining to this applica- D. Witkowski for a Variance to permit of the Superior Court of New Jersey, LOT. Plans drawn EKA Associ- approval of the Township Attorney and A Copy of the Resolution and Contract tion are available for public inspection at the erection of a six-foot-high fence at the Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- ates, P.A., 1765 East Second which are not covered by insurance. relating to the services are on file and Borough Hall during normal business property located at 2364 Mountain Av- ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance Street, Scotch Plains, New Jer- THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT available for public inspection in the office hours. enue (Block 4001, Lot 11), Scotch Plains, with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- sey 07076, dated May 28, 2004 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine Mr. Brian Rodgers contrary to the following section of the dure. revised date September 23, FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Stormcrest Limited Zoning Ordinance: You are further advised that if you are 2004 (Sheets 1 - 6). Barbara Riepe Eleanor McGovern 57 South Avenue Section 23-2.3o whereby “fences may unable to obtain an attorney you may Applicant seek variances from Township Clerk Borough Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 be erected, installed, altered or recon- communicate with the Lawyer Referral the following: 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $19.38 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $17.34 structed to a height of nominally four (4) Service of the County of Venue and that if List of New C.40:55D-70c. Vari- feet above ground level when located in you cannot afford an attorney, you may ances Requested for Lot PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the front yard area…” Proposed: six (6) communicate with the Legal Services Of- 12.01: feet in height. fice of the County of Venue. The tele- Section 11.08.E.1 of the Land phone number of such agencies are as Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Richard and Nancy Rager for four (4) NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE follows: Lawyer Referral Service 609-585- quires minimum lot area within Variances to permit the retention of a six- 6200 - Legal Services Office 609-695- first 134 feet of depth of 8,000 foot-high fence, two (2) sheds and a deck FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES 6249. feet. Applicant proposes 7,696 at the property located at 1142 Hetfield THE ACTION has been instituted for the feet. Avenue (Block 8903, Lot 18), Scotch AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES purpose of foreclosing the following tax Section 11.08.E.2 of the Land Plains, contrary to the following sections sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- of the Zoning Ordinance: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I, Corinne Clements Stutcavage, the Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, 000146, recorded on 6/29/2000, made by quires minimum lot width of 60 Section 23-2.3o whereby “Fences may Union County, New Jersey will sell at a public auction on the 22ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004, in the Municipal Court in the Municipal STEVEN M. DAVIS, CTC, Collector of feet. Applicant proposes 46.98 be erected, installed, altered or recon- Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 10 o’clock in the morning, the below described lands. Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and State feet. structed to a height of nominally four feet The said lands will be sold to make the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 22ND DAY OF NOVEMBER of New Jersey to US PROPERTY SALE, Section 11.08.E.3 of the Land above ground level when located in a front 2004 together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2004. LLC and subsequently assigned to plain- Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- yard area…” Proposed: six (6)-foot-high Said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in tiff, U.S. PROPERTY SALE, L.L.C.. This quires minimum lot frontage of fence in area considered front yard on a no case in excess of eighteen (18) per cent per annum. Payment for the sale shall be made in cash, certified or cashier’s check or money covers real estate located in CITY OF 60 feet. Applicant proposes corner lot; order before the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. Payment of “Premiums” should be with separate funds. PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State 38.33 feet. Section 23-3.4D whereby “detached Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchase will be struck off and sold to the municipality in fee for redemption of New Jersey, known as LOT 30 BLOCK Section 11.08.E.5 of the Land secondary structures” must be placed to at eighteen (18) per cent per annum and the municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose right of redemption. 131 as shown on the Tax Assessment Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- the “rear of primary building line” or a The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Map and Tax Map duplicate of CITY OF quires minimum front yard depth minimum front-yard setback of “thirty (30) Jersey, 1937 and amendments thereto. PLAINFIELD. and concerns premises (E.F.Y.D.) of 30.87 feet. Appli- feet”; Proposed: two (2) sheds placed in At any time before the sale, the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred commonly known as 1120-22 WEST 3RD cant proposes 72.7 feet. what is considered front yard area on a up to the time of payment by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or money order. STREET, CITY OF PLAINFIELD, New List of New C.40:55D-70c. Vari- corner lot; In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Jersey. ances Requested for Lot Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution YOU, MARJORIE PALMER and FELIX 12.02: umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality A. SANTANA, JR., are made party defen- Section 11.08.E.1 of the Land back required is fifteen (15) feet; Existing is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner dants to the above foreclosure action be- Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- and proposed: approximately seven (7) or operator of the site. cause you are the owners of a property quires minimum lot area within feet [deck]; and The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the which is the subject of the above entitled first 134 feet of depth of 8,000 Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- last tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 22nd day of November 2004, exclusive of the lien for the year action. feet. Applicant proposes 7,894 umn 8 whereby minimum rear-yard set- are as listed below: YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF feet. back required is thirty (30) feet; Existing Corinne Clements Stutcavage MARJORIE PALMER, SAID NAME JOHN Section 11.08.E.2 of the Land and proposed: approximately twenty-four Collector of Taxes DOE BEING FICTITIOUS and MRS. Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- (24) feet [deck]. Scotch Plains, New Jersey FELIX A. SANTANA, JR., WIFE OF FELIX quires minimum lot width of 60 J. Marx for a Variance to permit the # BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TAX MUNIC. INTEREST COST TOTAL A. SANTANA, JR., are made party defen- feet. Applicant proposes 43.60 installation of a six-foot-high fence at the 1 203 - 3 SLBIG, LLC 445 TERRILL ROAD 33,123.35 60.00 8,437.87 100.00 41,721.22 dants to the above foreclosure action be- feet. property located at 2383 Mountain Av- 2 503 12 WASILITION, THEODORE 436 WILLOW AVENUE 1,249.48 0.00 105.79 27.11 1,382.38 cause on plaintiff has been unable to de- Section 11.08.E.3 of the Land enue (Block 3905, Lot 15), Scotch Plains, 3 1903 - 17 TUCKER, WILLIE & termine whether defendants MARJORIE Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- contrary to the following section of the ANNIE 1993 PROPSPECT AVE 3,837.21 0.00 895.51 94.65 4,827.37 PALMER and FELIX A. SANTANA, JR.are quires minimum lot frontage of Zoning Ordinance: 4 1904 - 5 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AVE 6,292.70 0.00 1,377.80 100.00 7,770.50 married, and if married, the name of 60 feet. Applicant proposes Section 23-2.3o whereby “Fences may 5 2601 - 1 DINIZO, FRANK & MARJORIE PALMER and FELIX A. 30.49 feet. be erected, installed, altered or recon- EILEEN 2053 WESTFIELD AVE 1,684.00 0.00 299.75 39.68 2,023.43 SANTANA, JR.’s spouses. If MARJORIE Section 11.08.E.5 of the Land structed to a height of nominally four feet 6 4401 - 14 WEST, MARY E. 4 JOHNSON STREET 926.57 0.00 182.25 22.18 1,131.00 PALMER and FELIX A. SANTANA, JR. Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- above ground level when located in a front 7 5501 - 12 GOINES, MICHELLE 30 COPPERFIELD RD 3,620.42 0.00 574.90 83.91 4,279.23 are married, the plaintiff joins JOHN DOE, quires minimum front yard depth yard area…” Proposed: six (6)-foot-high 8 7201 - 5.16 MEJIA, SALVADOR 809 O’DONNELL AVE 2,236.34 0.00 61.50 45.96 2,343.80 HUSBAND OF MARJORIE PALMER, (E.F.Y.D.) of 30.87 feet. Appli- fence in area considered front yard on a 9 7201 - 24 SMITH, CRYSTAL 2402 HAMLETTE PL 38.03 0.00 4.91 15.00 57.94 SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- cant proposes 60.0 feet. corner lot. 10 10101 - 11 FRANCO, FRANCISCO & TIOUS and MRS. FELIX A. SANTANA, Variances, waivers or exceptions from MARITZA 2090 W. BROAD ST 4,111.67 0.00 212.85 86.49 4,411.01 JR., WIFE OF FELIX A. SANTANA, JR. as certain site plan details or relief from re- All interested persons may be present 11 12302 - 22 KIRKLAND, JAMES 1681 RARITAN RD 2,623.36 0.00 341.00 59.29 3,023.65 defendants for any possessory or marital quirements may be sought as appropri- and be heard. 12 12403 - 13 RYSKASEN, THOMAS & rights you may have. ate. The file pertaining to this application is in SUSILA 1 BLACK BIRCH RD 6,000.38 0.00 1,081.83 100.00 7,182.21 DATED: November 11, 2004 Plans and application are on file in the the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- 13 12501 - 5 MAC DOWELL, GAYLE A. 1808 CHAPEL ROAD 4,154.11 0.00 688.58 96.85 4,939.54 Donald F. Phelan, Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch 14 15601 - 12 HERNANDEZ, LIGIA 1011 LOCUST AVE 724.18 0.00 75.02 15.98 815.18 Clerk of the Superior Court Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey and may Plains, and is available for public inspec- 15 15901 - 13 CURRIE, CRAIG 14 WEDGEWOOD WAY 15,331.80 0.00 3,899.08 100.00 19,330.88 of New Jersey be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. tion during regular office hours. 16 15901 - 40 MIGNANO, MICHAEL & CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. to 4:30 p.m. Linda M. Lies MARGARET 2 ORCHARD DRIVE 453.39 0.00 83.42 15.00 551.81 1 Gatehall Drive Kenneth B. Marsh Secretary to the 17 16101 - 5 BALL, ETHEL-ESTATE OF 917 RARITAN ROAD 5,852.75 0.00 1,056.42 100.00 7,009.17 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Secretary Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 T - 11/18/04, The Leader Fee: $84.66 1 T - 11/18/04, The Leader Fee: $70.89 1 T - 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $89.76 4 T - 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 & 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $569.16 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2004 Page 21 NOTABLE AUTHOR IMPARTS LITERARY WISDOM WF Memorial Library Book Welcomes Jim Murphy The Music Corner WithNook Marylou Morano With Brad Tinfow By MARYLOU MORANO sometimes for him, the hardest part of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times writing is deciding what actually can A Cornucopia WESTFIELD — Future young go into the book. nonfiction writers and their families Murphy’s attention to detail was Of Thanksgiving had the opportunity to learn firsthand emphasized when he related that it Second WSO Concert about nonfiction writing from the took him six years to write “An Ameri- Books for Kids Get Outta award-winning author Jim Murphy, at Books for Kids can Plague,” and that it was nine years By MARYLOU MORANO a presentation at the Westfield Memo- from idea to publication. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The House rial Library on November 6. “My wife says I am a slow writer,” he Of Season: Sensational Murphy, the author of 30 books about Writers love to pen stories about laughed. “I tell her I am a deliberate holidays and Thanksgiving is no By CAROL F. DAVIS American history is a two-time winner of writer, not a slow one.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By BRAD TINFOW “serious” works. exception. Feast your eyes on these Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Newberry Honor Award, as well as According to Composer-in-Resi- “Writing nonfiction is a craft,” he Amy Irving stars in the George numerous other awards, including the continued. “I take words and put them Thanksgiving books, which are WESTFIELD — On November dence Robert Aldridge’s program notes, just a small sampling of what is Street Playhouse production of 13, the Westfield Symphony Orches- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the in a sentence, then study them to see if Celadine, through Sunday, De- the four-note motive introduced by ALA Robert J. Sibert Award. and a 2003 available. tra (WSO) performed a strong pro- the soloist at the beginning of the first the sentence works. You must always cember 12. The play has been de- gram of Dvorak, Bernstein, and Mozart National Book Award Finalist Medal. be sure that what you put down on The purpose of Thanksgiving scribed as charming, funny, and movement is the seminal construct of Murphy’s talk centered around the Day is to give thanks, but what at The Presbyterian Church in the piece, as it provides the foundation paper is as good as it can be.” romantic, and is set in 17th cen- Westfield. research and writing of his newest book, Murphy, who resides in Maplewood does a turkey have to be thankful tury London. It’s always nice to see for the work as a whole. “An American Plague: The True and for? “Thanksgiving in the Barn” The music emphasized the string Cameron was in firm command from received the Newberry Honor in 2004 a world premiere. Tickets are avail- sections, and it was ideally suited for Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever for “An American Plague,” and in 1995 by Nadine Bernard Wescott is a able by calling the Box Office at the start. Her diminutive stature belied Epidemic of 1793, based upon the pop-up book that will enchant the orchestra’s numbers and the church’s the power and intensity of her sound. for “The Great Fire,” his account of the (732) 246-7717 or online at http:/ intimate setting. Sandra Wolf-Meei 1793 epidemic in Philadelphia, and Chicago Fire of 1871. readers and listeners in the pre- /www.gsponline.org/. Prices range The first movement, like the others, the impact it had on the fledgling Cameron, 18, who made a sensational contained plenty of double stops, two- His appearance at Westfield Memo- school to first-grade category. It is from $28 to $56. debut with the orchestra last season, American government. rial Library was made possible by a a brand new release from the Little voice counterpoint, and huge jumps “I try to write nonfiction that reads * * * * * * * enhanced her already sterling reputa- for the soloist. Some of the larger jumps donation from the Hyland Family to Simon division of Simon and Juliet Wyers and David LaMotte tion with another electrifying perfor- like fiction,” the author told his rapt the library’s children’s department to Schuster. may have been a shade off in intona- audience. will appear in Westfield’s Coffee mance. tion, and some were slid into, although bring children’s authors and illustra- Publisher Grosset and Dunlap’s with Conscience Concert Series The concert began uncharacteristi- In doing so, he likened his research tors to Westfield. Railroad Book Series contains a that may have been intentional. to detective work. on Saturday, November 20, at the cally without the Star-Spangled Ban- Regardless, Cameron unequivocally “I think we tend to undervalue non- few books about Thanksgiving. First United Methodist Church. ner. Maestro David Wroe wore a black “I try to find out whatever possible fiction writing. Jim Murphy’s visit was captured the spirit and energy in this about a subject,” he explained. Reservations can be made by call- Nehru shirt for the second time in as movement, and to her credit, did so a great opportunity for young and old ing: (908) 522-1501 or by e-mail- many concerts. For “An American Plague,” Murphy alike to hear how nonfiction writing is without playing cautiously. did extensive research at museums, his- ing [email protected] (just The lush, warm sound of Antonin The emotional high point of the crafted, and to see how much enthusi- hit the “reply” button). The show Dvorak’s Serenade for Strings seemed torical societies, and medical societies asm and excitement an author can bring piece seemed to be in the fourth move- in an effort to locate first person ac- starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $14. to reverberate through the wooden ment entitled “Agathon” where the or- to nonfiction literature,” said Carol For more information on the per- structures of the church. The five-move- counts of the yellow fever epidemic. Ann Wilson, Children’s Librarian. chestra builds up to climactic, “It might take me two to three formers, visit http:// ment piece explored various keys, declamatory statement by the solo vio- To learn more about Murphy and to www.julietwyers.com and http:// moods, and tempos, incorporating in- months of research just to obtain two see a list of his books, please visit his lin, accompanied by light tremolo in or three facts,” he said, adding that www.davidlamotte.com. tertwining string lines, and sweet, soar- the orchestra. This progresses into a website at www.jimmurphy.com. * * * * * * * ing melodies that are a Dvorak hall- cadenza in two-voice counterpoint. Act IV Production’s Lend Me a mark. Here, Cameron was free to interpret Artist Tim Murphy Plans Tenor will be at the First Unitarian Most of the movements had an over- unhindered, and her playing was Artist Tim Murphy Plans Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Av- all ABA structure, but some of the declamatory and dramatic. enue, from Friday, November 19, more complex movements had imbed- In the finale, the slow, torturous Exhibit at College Gallery to Sunday, November 21. Evening ded ABA’s within the larger architec- introduction featured the violinist in a These are easy readers geared to performances begin at 8 p.m. and ture. The third movement Scherzo had dialogue with the first chair cello. It CRANFORD – Union ages four to eight. “Thanksgiving the Sunday matinee begins at 3 plenty of modulation and thamatic spontaneous, almost improvised char- County College (UCC) will is for Giving Thanks” by Marga- p.m. Tickets are $15 for this Tony development. acter gave it an emotional charge. The host artist Tim Murphy’s ex- ret Sutherland was published in award-winning comedy full of mis- As he did later in the Symphony No. dialogue became a trio, as the first chair hibition, “Paintings,” a solo 2003, and “The Night Before taken identity situations and a plot 9 (“From the New World”), the com- second violin joined in the conversa- show of large-scale, semi- Thanksgiving” by Natasha Wing rich with twists. For more informa- poser reprised thematic material from tion. abstract, wall-mounted was released in 2001. tion, please call (908) 756-0750. the earlier movements in the later move- The full orchestra entered in the paintings from Thursday, Thanksgiving Day is also a day ments, which gave the piece an overall Allegro, and the Bernstein jazz began. December 2, to Thursday, for counting blessings. “My Book * * * * * * * unity. March 17, 2005. The Union County Arts Center When not actually playing, Cameron of Thanks” by B. G. Hennessey Wroe’s interpretation brought out nearly danced on stage, as the exuber- The exhibition will be will present the official Jersey Shore thanks God for a different bless- the romanticism in the inherently clas- ant, syncopated rhythms in this mounted in the Commons ing on each page. Candlewick Press Reunion on Saturday, November sical structure of the work. The string on the college’s Cranford 20, at 8 p.m. Included in this retro movement’s more idiomatic American published the book in 2002. playing was at times breathtakingly style seemed to energize soloist, or- campus at 1033 Springfield performance will be the John Eddie beautiful. Hennessey has also penned “One chestra, and audience. The piece ended Avenue. Due to extensive “Panorama,” by Tim Murphy, 5’ x 12”, 2004, mixed Little, Two Little, Three Little Pil- Band and the Glen Burtnik Band, Violin soloist Sandra Cameron’s en- renovations at the MacKay both straight out of Asbury Park, with some blistering passagework and media on aluminum. grims,” a counting book with a trance on stage in a red sequined gown rousing, percussive final chords. Mem- Library, the next several and the original drummer of Bruce dazzled the audience. Her performance of shows will move from the gallery space more than 50 gallons of paint to com- Thanksgiving theme published by Springsteen’s E Street Band, Vini bers of the audience nearly jumped out Puffin in 1999. Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade after Plato’s of their chairs with delight. to various venues on the Cranford cam- plete. “Maddog” Lopez. Tickets range ‘Symposium’, scored for strings, percus- pus. In explaining how he came to create Gail Gibbons, an author of over from $23 to $30. Call the box After intermission, the orchestra’s sion, and violin soloist, was no letdown. wind players made their first appear- “Paintings” is a collection of land- these pieces, Murphy stated, “For years, 50 books for young readers on a office at (732) 499-8226 or order The composition, which predates scapes, figures, creatures and events, I’ve been experimenting around with variety of subjects, has recently online: www.ucac.org. ance of the evening in Mozart’s Sym- West Side Story by three years, is con- phony No. 38 in D major, the “Prague.” which the painter describes as semi- paint. I have thrown it, poured it, spit released “Thanksgiving Is…” The sidered one of the composer’s finest The D minor opening Adagio in the abstract and psychedelic. The paint- it, crawled on it, and rolled in it – all to book delves into the history of the first movement set the harmonically ings are made of poured paint on alu- just figure out a different way to make ambivalent tone and dense construc- minum and some of the works took a picture. I begin to move in a linear Westfield Students to Take tion of the piece. When the Allegro direction from the abstract, towards began, there was plenty of polyphonic representation.” writing, and thematic material was Mostly Music Murphy continued, “It started with Stage at Mother Seton HS passed among all the sections. The near three blobs of paint becoming a WESTFIELD – The Sound of Mu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 snowman. Then more blobs became fugal transition to the secondary theme Rossini, Brahms and Schubert selec- sic, which will be staged at Mother favored cycling through diminished an igloo. I started to embed bristles and Seton Regional High School in and minor chords before settling into tions. Violinist Cho-Liang Lin, pianist hair into the paint. Character and nar- Clark, will include residents from the dominant key. André-Michel Schub, violist Robert rative crept in. As I started to plot my Westfield. The development section carried this Rinehart and bassist David Grossman way towards ‘Narrative,’ ‘Portrait’ and The captain’s children will include further, becoming a full-blown fugue. will perform. ‘Landscape,’ I created forms that re- Kevin Cascone of Westfield as Friedrich A “fake” recapitulation occurred in D The November 21 concert will be sembled places and beings. Some are and Allison Cascone of Westfield as minor, and an almost eerie series of performed at Morrow Memorial Meth- grotesque and some are beautiful. Most Louisa. MaryAnna McCabe of odist Church in Maplewood at 3 p.m. are both.” holiday as well as current customs descending chords sneaked back to the and ways of celebrating. Gibbons’ Westfield will portray a postulant. true D major recapitulation, which and Temple Emanu-El in Westfield at The artist holds a Bachelor of Fine The Sound of Music will be per- found even more interesting ways to 7:30 p.m. Arts degree from Rutgers University book was published by Holiday formed on Thursday to Saturday, No- cycle through keys in its transitions. Rossini’s Duo for Cello and Double and a Master of Fine Arts degree from House in 2004. vember 18 to 20, at 7:30 p.m. and The second movement, in G major, Bass and Brahms’ Sonata for Violin the School of Visual Arts in New York “P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiv- Sunday, November 21, at 2 p.m. Tick- had a middle section in minor, continuing and Piano in D Minor, Opus 108 will City. ing Alphabet” is an elementary ets are $5 for senior citizens and chil- the major/minor dichotomy that perme- precede intermission. Schubert’s Quin- He has taught at the Museum of school age picture book written by dren under 12 on Thursday and Friday ated the piece. The final movement’s de- tet in A Major, Opus 114, “The Trout,” Modern Art, been a visiting artist at the Carol Cane and published by the evenings. All other tickets are $10 each. velopment section also contained extended will be included in the second half of University of Iowa and was part of the Gale Group in 2003. At times, To purchase tickets, please call the LOCAL STARS…Mother Seton Re- forays into minor key areas. The recapitu- design/installation team for Planet Hol- Cane stretches the letters of the gional High School students from Union the concert. school at (732) 382-1952 on weekdays lation crept back in, in a fashion similar to Tickets, which will be honored at lywood in London, Prague, Amsterdam alphabet beyond Thanksgiving into from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. County will perform in the school’s and Vancouver. rendition of The Sound of Music. Pic- the first movement. both locations, are $25 for general a mini-history lesson, but this book tured, left to right, are: standing, Kassie The performance was exciting, as Over the past 10 years, Murphy has is still worth reading and illustrates admission or $22 for senior citizens. exhibited regularly in New York and Lagua of Union as Liesl, Erica Pimenta Westfield audiences have come to expect For more information, please call (973) the role the holiday plays in Ameri- of Rahway as Maria, Allison Cascone of from Maestro Wroe’s dynamic baton and Jersey City. A Montclair resident, he Frank 762-0108. can culture and history. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Westfield as Louisa and, kneeling, the orchestra’s highly skilled and experi- recently relocated his studio from Jer- Thanksgiving Day is a good Amanda Yu of Edison as Brigitta. On Sunday, December 12, at 7:30 sey City to Montclair. a fountain visited by modestly painted enced players. There were one or two time to put differences aside and glitches, including a horn entrance end- p.m., Kavafian and Kenneth Cooper In addition to being a painter, sculp- figures. will perform the Six Sonatas for Violin concentrate on the qualities we all ing a full beat late, and the cellos lagging tor and teacher, he is also a 19-year share. This is the theme of “The Frank received her training at Coo- and Harpsichord by J.S. Bach in veteran and currently serves as a Cap- Honk a bit behind the violins in one or two Perfect Thanksgiving” by Eileen per Union in New York City, the New CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Westfield. This program will be pre- tain in the United States Marine Corps York School for Social Research, Yale places, but safe and perfect performances Spinelli. This touching rhyming Michael Kaerone Swain, turns into a are rarely interesting or moving. sented in Maplewood on Sunday, April Reserve. He is a Marine Infantry Of- University in New Haven, Conn., the signet. He is so genuinely delighted 17, 2005 at 3 p.m. ficer and currently commands a Weap- book was published by Henry Holt Art Students League of New York City, Imperfect but inspired performances with his transformation that the audi- are much more likely to rouse an audi- A five-concert subscription to ons Platoon consisting of Machine in 2003. and The Tyler School of Fine Arts at ence forgets for a minute that it was Mostly Music is $85. Checks made Gunners, Mortarmen and Assault Although it is not a Thanksgiv- Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. ence. The latter was certainly the case scripted to end that way. on Saturday evening, to which every- payable to Mostly Music may be sent Teams. ing book per se, “Giving Thanks” The artist has studied with sculptor The playbill lists the “People folk” Serving as the Company Fire Sup- by Jonathan London is still an Seymour Lipton, painter Abraham one fortunate enough to have been at to 16 South Crescent Street, and the “Furred, feathered and finned” the concert can attest. Maplewood, 07040. port Coordinator, he is also a member appropriate book to read at this Rattner, and George Grosz for water- members in the cast. Too bad there of the G Company in Dover. time of the year. This large, beau- color and drawing. isn’t room to list all of their names The exhibit will debut on Decem- tifully illustrated book is about She has held solo exhibitions at the here, for they all shine. ber 2 with a reception from 6 to 8 appreciating nature and giving Michael Ingbar Gallery of Architec- Whenever a play or musical is Michael Spassov Joins Staff p.m. in The Commons. Gallery hours thanks for the earth and all of its tural Art in New York City, Palmer mounted in a church setting, it is a Michael Spassov Joins Staff are from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays creatures. It was published by Museum in Springfield, Rutgers Invi- daunting task to creatively use the lim- through Thursdays and on Satur- Candlewick Press last year. tational Exhibit in New Brunswick, ited playing stage area. At NJWA Music Studio days. Evening hours are from 6 to 9 Midday Gallery in Englewood, Director Patti Murtha puts the At NJWA Music Studio p.m. on Tuesdays through Thurs- Riverbank Arts in Stockton and church’s center aisle to good use WESTFIELD – Pianist Michael has experience in both the United days. Please send A&E News Wenniger Gallery in Rockport, Mass. while choreographer Tanya Gibson Spassov is among the new staff mem- States and Canada. In addition, he is For more information, please call Frank has also participated in a na- Clark utilizes stairs and the station- bers at the New Jersey Workshop for an accomplished organist who studied (908) 709-7155. To [email protected] tional tour of universities and libraries, ary podium and lectern as part of the Arts (NJWA) Music at Canada’s McGill Uni- including LaSalle College, The Uni- the set. Studio in Westfield. versity and holds a certifi- versity of Wisconsin, Brandeis Univer- The bales of hay, a painted, movable Spassov holds both a cate from the Royal Cana- sity and Purdue University. backdrop of a farm complete with house bachelor’s and master’s de- dian College of Organists. Her work is included in the collec- and barn are all ready to go to their next gree in music from the Presently, he is the or- The New Jersey tions held by the American Museum of staging location, The United Church of Julliard School in New ganist at All Saints Immigration, the Library of Congress, Christ at 220 West Seventh Street in York City. Church in Scotch Plains. The Museum of Modern Art, Newark Plainfield on Saturday, November 20, While studying there, he The NJWA Music Stu- &Workshop for the Arts Public Library, New York Historical at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 21, was the recipient of the dio instructs approxi- Society, New York Public Library and at 3 p.m. Bring the little ones. There’s school’s Richard Rodgers, mately 470 students, pre- the Victoria and Albert Museum. enough excitement and action to keep Piser and Henry Mancini school to adult, in 30-, In addition, institutional collections their attention. Scholarships. He was also a 45- or 60-minute private Michael Spassov have featured Frank’s artwork, includ- Murtha said at intermission, “Our teaching assistant at Julliard, instrumental and vocal ing Filenes, Lafayette College, Lintas, as well as at the Royal Conservatory lessons. It also offers group lessons Kids 'n' Arts goal isn’t to produce a perfect produc- New York Life Insurance Company, tion. This is very much a process of Summer School in Ottawa, Canada. and provides opportunities for mu- New York Mercantile Exchange, New sharing our experiences and this per- A composer who has premiered his sicians to perform in several en- Art Music Drama York Mets, Saks Fifth Avenue, Salomon formance is an end result or work at the Norfolk Chamber Music semble, band and orchestra venues. Ages 3-5 AM & PM Classes Smith Barney, Sloan-Kettering Hospi- byproduct.” Festival, Alice Tully Hall and Murray Lessons are given at two Westfield tal, UNICEF and Warner-Lambert. It may not have been a perfect pro- Hall, Spassov has written commissioned locations: 150-152 East Broad Street For more information on the recep- duction, but don’t try to argue that works for Toronto’s Continuum En- and 361 South Avenue. Register Now! 908-789-9696 tion and Juxtapose Gallery, please call with the appreciative audience of loved semble and Ottawa’s Espace Musique. For more information on the Mu- (908) 232-3278 or visit ones who gave the show a standing Spassov is also a conductor who sic Studio, please call (908) 789-9696. 150-152 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090 www.juxtaposegallery.com. ovation. Page 22 Thursday, November 18, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION TAKE THE STAGE Rainbow Experience Shows Nothing Is Ugly About Honk

Silver Anniv. Celebrated By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY songs is hauntingly wistful. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In one comic number, a house cat WESTFIELD — Everyone knows named Queenie (Christina Henry) and the children’s story of the Ugly Duckling. a chicken named Lowbutt (Gillian By Mostly Music Series The Rainbow Experience, a multicultural Beltz-Mohrmann) bring down the community theater group in Union house with “It takes all sorts.” By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN “Twelve years ago, however,” recalled County that presented the first two per- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The “Together” tango where a beret- Angel, “they told me that their careers formances of the musical Honk last week- wearing Cat from France (Joe Head) WESTFIELD – Twenty-five years were taking different paths and that end, proves that a familiar tale can still be joins Queenie and provides great laughs. ago, the Mostly Music Chamber Mu- they had different schedules.” a learning experience for children and The adults in the audience especially sic Series began with 35 friends in the So, McDuffie pitched the music se- adults alike. living room of then-Westfield resident ries to Carter Brey, First Cellist of the Theater has a myriad of and pianist Claire Angel. New York Philharmonic, and violinist purposes – to teach, to in- Today, the organization, which is Ani Kavafian, an artist/member of the struct, to discipline, to uplift, financed privately, is 1,000 Chamber Music Society at to enlighten. The Sunday, members strong, with two Lincoln Center, and the November 14, afternoon per- Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times solid settings – Westfield duo has been an integral formance of Honk at the First THE TABLE IS SET...One of Helen Frank’s latest installments, “The Dining Room,” and Maplewood – 500 part of the series ever since. Congregational Church in pictured, above, will be featured at a reception hosted exclusively for the artist by members in each location. Several notable musi- Westfield accomplished all of Juxtapose Gallery in Westfield on Saturday, November 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. Explaining the group’s cians and journalists have those things and more in re- inception, Angel said, “I proudly lauded the con- vealing to the audience what spoke to the board at Temple certs and musicianship of it is like to be different. Juxtapose Gallery Will Emanu-El – a lot of people the Mostly Music series. Music with a message seems had heard about what I was On June 23, 1981, the to be the subtext of this show doing in my home. And the late famed violinist Isaac specifically and the Rainbow proposal was received very Stern wrote to Angel, “I Experience generally which well.” Host Much-Anticipated Ani Kavafian have been told of the won- prides itself on Then-Senior Rabbi derful work you are doing intergenerational casting. Charles Kroloff was also in- in organizing a chamber “We’re inclusive,” pro- Reception With Frank strumental getting Angel’s music series in which you ducer Jessica Beltz ex- Reception With Frank project off the ground. Sud- present first-rate artists, par- plained. Children of all Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN trigued and captivated by the works. denly, the two telephones in ticularly young performers ages, chronologically or just GOLDEN EGG?…Sitting on the egg that produces Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times her home were being used to of exceptional ability who kids at heart, are cast to the ugly duckling of the brood, Ida (Liz Head) ponders “The Dining Room,” the table is set the “Joy of Motherhood.” WESTFIELD – The etchings, draw- for nine, as the sun streams through a ask everyone included on have proven their worth.” help sell the message of tol- ings and lithographs of famed Spring- window where buildings can be seen the temple’s list for their sup- Stern continued, “This erance and acceptance. love when Cat dons a feathered coat to field artist Helen Frank will finally be outside. Assorted teapots, treats and port. visible encouragement and The show’s first number, “A Poultry become a “trans-featherite” in this scene. captured under the limelight of a special pitchers are perched on the table around Angel estimated that dedication deserves the wid- Tale” (of folks down on the farm) is a Bullfrog (David Lang) and his frogletts reception hosted by Juxtapose Gallery in the centerpiece – a vase with flaming around 1984 or 1985, she est possible support. It is delightful number that uses the full sing another audience pleaser, (Someone’s Westfield on Saturday, November 20. orange and yellow flowers. Two paint- was encouraged to bring the Carter Brey because of music lovers and cast. The audience is asked to “Come gonna love ya) “Warts and all.” Lang’s Frank will attend the reception, ings, reminiscent of Frank’s signature Mostly Music program to musicians of complete dedi- on, join these strangers.” They aren’t energy and enthusiasm are contagious. which will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at style, hang in the backdrop. Maplewood by the late Dr. John and cation that the art of music continues strangers for long. We see them for In “The Wild Goose Chase,” Dot, the gallery, located at 58 Elm Street. A piano player tickles the ivories as a Mrs. Eleanor Winslow. Mrs. Winslow to flourish. I wish you every success.” what they are: 24 kids and six adults played by Westfield student Emily Juxtapose Gallery Proprietor Gerri woman with red hair in a black leotard currently serves as the organization’s Currently a Manhattan resident, having a ball putting on a show for Ortuso, shines as a right hand gal to Gildea told The Westfield Leader and commands the center of the canvas in administrative director and the pro- Angel noted that, in order to make their friends, neighbors and families. military man, Greylag (David Ortuso). The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that “Dance Lesson.” A few other dancers gram has also thrived tremendously in Mostly Music concerts affordable for There are outstanding voices like Liz The kazoo song and dance with the this reception has been much-antici- take their places along with wall, where that community at the Morrow Meth- families with children who study mu- Head who plays the compassionate, military ensemble is memorable. pated by avid collectors of Frank’s art- various examples of dance gear are odist Church. sic, only $1 for admission is charged sensitive mother duck Ida who finds The beautiful swan, Mary Beth Gray, work, as well as those who just love the painted in. Along the way, Angel, who studied for students ages 10 to 21. This offer is herself with a mammoth egg that and the female intro voice in “The artist’s signature style and technique. In “Central Park,” a collage, boaters at The Julliard School, has received specific to Westfield only. hatches into the strangest looking feath- Blizzard” distinguish themselves. Un- During a brief interview with Gildea, search their oars through the park’s invaluable support from professionals “I think it’s so important to encour- ered species she has ever seen, whom fortunately, the latter girl isn’t identi- two young shoppers who entered the turquoise and cobalt blue water, which such as violinist Robert McDuffie, who age and expose young people to live everyone calls Ugly. fied in the show to give that gorgeous store to purchase a music box com- Frank has infused with thin streamers brought some of his musician-friends classical music concerts,” she said. Throughout the story, she searches voice a name. mented immediately on three of Frank’s of mirrored silver. Tall charcoal gray into the Mostly Music fold. On Sunday, November 21, Mostly for this son who has wandered far from Another highlight of the matinee is latest original drawings – “The Dining buildings tower over the park scene, The original group included Angel, Music will present Kavafian and Brey the nest. She champions his cause and the transformation of Ugly where the Room,” “Dance Lesson” and “Central which also includes lush greens behind McDuffie, cellist Gary Hoffman and in a concert featuring a program of needs to plead for fair treatment of him main character, nicely played by Park,” admitting that they were in- Continued on Page 21 violist Toby Hoffman. Continued on Page 21 even in her own family. Each of her Continued on Page 21

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