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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 23, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Andrew Skibitsky Takes Reigns As Mayor From Greg McDermott By MICHAEL POLLACK ber of the staff. My love and admiration here as friends and looked beside it.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader for you are endless,” Mayor McDermott Speaking on election night Novem- WESTFIELD — Mayor Greg said. “To my four children, thanks for ber 2004 when the two were support- McDermott resigned this Tuesday, keeping up your end of the bargain. I ive of the defeated parking deck pro- after close to eight years as a Westfield know you are in the eye of the public, posal, Councilman Goldman said, public servant. Mayor McDermott and you made us proud.” “We almost became kindred spirits.” ended his tenure prematurely and is “All of us have dreams. I am one of First Ward Councilman Peter moving to Bernardsville, necessitat- the fortunate people to fulfill the Echausse, who wiped away tears as he ing his resignation prior to the end of dream. And it is the powerful sense of finished his speech, said he was “blessed his term on December 31, 2005. honor I still feel from when I first to know” the former mayor. “I wouldn’t Following the mayor’s resignation came on here. I’ve been blessed to be on the dais if it wasn’t for you. You’re and farewell speech, under the direc- have the chance and challenge to do a great mentor. Your personality and tion of acting Mayor and Second Ward what only 31 other mayors before me determination are infectious. Hold your Councilman Rafael Betancourt, the have done. Luckily, they left the park- head high, Mr. Mayor.” council elected Third Ward Council- ing deck situation for me to handle,” Second Ward Councilman Rafael man Andrew Skibitsky as interim the former mayor joked. Betancourt acknowledged the grow- mayor. Upon his resignation, former A supporter of the failed parking ing resentment that manifested last Mayor McDermott stepped off the deck plan, Fourth Ward Councilman year concerning the proposed park- dais and sat with his wife, Andrea, and Larry Goldman, in a sign of biparti- ing deck. Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader four children seated in the audience. sanship, admitted to “knocking heads “We witnessed a lot of rancor. There THE OATH...Westfield’s new Mayor Andrew Skibitsky is sworn in Tuesday night by Superior Court Judge “I want to thank my wife Andrea as on a few issues” with the former were times when I said- ‘Do I want to Douglas Fasciale, while his wife Debbie and children look on. much as any part of the town or mem- mayor, “but we always walked out of do this?’ And the reason I stood by was because of Greg (McDermott) and his positivism. Sometimes, with Adjustment Bd. Hears Mayor McDermott Says Goodbye, his show of patience and dedication in the face of these issues, I thought, ‘this guy’s not from New Jersey.’” After taking the oath, interim Mayor Cell Tower Proposals Thanks Westfield Residents Skibitsky, joined by his wife, Debbie, By DON WILLIAMS risks due to the Telecommunications By BETSEY BURGDORF as New Jersey’s acting governor for McDermotts are to Westfield as the and four children Drew, Hope, Shane Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Act of 1996. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader one week. Kennedys are to Massachusettes,” Mr. and Troy, read a resolution honoring WESTFIELD -- The Westfield In the second application, Cingular WESTFIELD — Few people would Mr. McDermott began his political McCabe said. “I knew it would be an Mayor McDermott’s service and pre- Board of Adjustment last Wednesday proposed to construct an 85-foot tower consider one dollar to be a significant career as a councilman defeating Marc uphill battle.” sented him with a commemorative bowl approved a variance to build a Cingular amount of money. Even fewer would and stand. on the Wychwood Gardens complex McCabe in 1997; three years later, he Mayor McDermott said after he won Mayor Skibitsky thanked the coun- Wireless transmitter atop a building at property near the juncture of East Broad work a whole year for that amount. ran against and defeated Susan Jacobson the council race he told Mr. McCabe he 900 South Avenue West, after discuss- But as the mayor of Westfield, that’s cil for having faith in him and giving Street and Springfield Avenue. The in the mayoral election in 2000. wasn’t sure who actually had won refer- their unanimous support. Mayor ing different options for the applicant proposed to disguise the tower exactly what Greg McDermott did. “The opportunity was there and if I ring to his future as a public servant. transmitter’s screening into the He told The Westfield Leader that Skibitsky said he wants the town to as a flagpole, with a large American didn’t take a chance, then shame on “People don’t understand that it get to know him better and will insti- building’s architecture. The approved flag that would be lit at night. he did not run for office for the pay- me,” Mr. McDermott said referring to (the position of mayor) may require antennae will be placed on the roof of check; instead, for the experience and tute Saturday morning office hours. Ms. Babinsky presented a summary his decision to run for mayor. only about 20 hours a week, but you He laid out plans to limit the height the 40-foot building and will stand at of the existing coverage in the proposed the opportunity. “I used to kid Greg saying the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 a total height of 48 feet from the street. tower’s area. Mr. Sawant presented the Mr. McDermott stepped down as CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The room was packed with concerned results of a drive test that mapped out mayor Tuesday night, six months shy residents. Judith Babinsky, a partner at areas along roadways where the signal of completing his second term. He Pitney Hardin, LLP, was present at the from Cingular transmitters was stronger will be moving to Bernardsville at the DWC Prepares RFP, Discusses Options meeting on behalf of Cingular for both than -75 dBm, citing these areas as end of the month. variances, as well as Cingular network having “optimal” coverage and mark- “I look at this town, and the people design engineer Ajay Sawant. ing all areas with weaker signal in gray. and it (the experience) has been truly For Managing Downtown Projects The brick building that will hold The drive test was performed by a team terrific, both personally and politi- By BETSEY BURGDORF council for specifications for specs as clude: an underground conduit sys- the transmitter is approximately five of Cingular experts in a car with an cally,” he said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader part of the 2004 Capital Improve- tem to get power lines off of down- years old, and, according to a report antenna on top that records signal strength His wife, Andrea, and children WESTFIELD – Downtown ment budget for streetcsape improve- town streets, a parking communica- by the Architectural Review Board, as it drives with traffic along roads. Bryan, Maggie, Melissa and Patricia Westfield Corporation (DWC), Ex- ments. The money will be used to hire tion system, sidewalk replacement the owner had agreed at one point to According to Ms. Babinsky, the echoed his sentiment, saying that the ecutive Director Sherry Cronin out- an engineering firm, which will de- plan and the installation of new trees plant shade trees on the property along FCC requires that all wireless carri- experience has been a positive one. lined the Request for Proposal (RFP) velop specs for contractors to bid on and lighting. South Avenue, but had not. As a con- ers eventually provide 100 percent Mayor McDermott, a lifelong for the $75,000 streetscape renovation for the project. Once an engineering firm is hired dition of approval for the application, coverage to customers in their cov- Westfield resident, comes from a po- specifications the DWC hopes to “We’re taking the money and pump- and the scope of work is determined, Cingular will work with the owner to erage areas, with evaluation of net- litically involved family. His father, present to town council in the near ing it right back into the downtown,” the DWC will present the findings to purchase and plant these trees. work progress at five-year intervals. Frank McDermott, was an assembly- future. DWC Chairman David Martone said. the town council and request the Several local residents came forward Mr. Sawant said that the industry man, a state senator and was appointed The money was authorized by town Some of the projects discussed in- project be included in the capital im- in opposition of the variance. They standard is -75 dBm, and that this signal provement plan. were concerned the location of the strength provides comparable call qual- The DWC also plans to request an antennae will reduce neighboring prop- ity to a landline. Westfield is apparently BOE May Add McKinley Teacher; enabling resolution allowing the corpo- erty values. Each statement included a an area with several spots of coverage ration to handle the bid process in-house. reference to the unknown health effects worse than Cingular’s threshold, and Board member Lee Hale has been of microwaves from wireless transmit- Cingular plans to place more towers in preparing the draft, which contains a ters. Some residents live in neighbor- the area to eliminate these spots. Nutrition Program Is Discussed background scope and “legal-ease,” hood houses, while others live in apart- In a coverage map provided by the By DON WILLIAMS between years. Just because there are Co-Chairwomen of the School indicating the right to not accept bids. ments in the building itself. applicant showing existing areas of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader four fourth-grade classes one year Nutritional Awareness Council The DWC is looking for the coun- Board Chairman William -75 dBm or stronger coverage, five doesn’t mean there always will be.” (SNAC), Sara McKeown and Lisa cil to approve the RFP, so they can Heinbokel said he understood the WESTFIELD – The Westfield “search rings,” or areas in which Board of Education (BOE) discussed The BOE discussed adding more Bleich, presented their goals to the hire a contractor prior to the 2006 public’s uneasiness toward the con- Cingular is looking to construct ad- teachers if class sizes ballooned at BOE. SNAC, formed in January, looks budget process. struction of cellular towers in their elementary class sizes and district- ditional transmitters, exist. wide nutritional plans for next year at any school, cutting funding from pro- to increase nutritional education in The RFP will be sent to Town Ad- neighborhood, but that the board has The Board of Adjustment was not grams to pay teachers’ salaries. “The Westfield schools while working with ministrator Jim Gildea next week and no jurisdiction to refuse the applica- its Tuesday evening meeting. convinced as to the scope of the need With the failure of the budget in pie is not going to grow,” said Dr. the food service Chartwells to pro- the DWC hopes to have the proposal tion on the basis of possible health CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 April, the BOE was forced to cut two Foley, referring to the budget. “We vide healthier foods to students. returned within the month. of three new teaching positions in the have to make choices.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 elementary schools. Class sizes in all grades at all elementary schools were reviewed, with Superintendent of Angled Parking Spaces Proposed Schools Dr. William Foley recom- mending the addition of a second grade teacher at McKinley School to break up large classes. These classes For Prospect St. Prove Inefficient would also contain mainstreamed By BETSEY BURGDORF ing curb cut outs and rearranging traf- would lay them out first to see how special learning disability (SLD) stu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader fic flow. they work. “The reality is that curb dents. If this teacher, the third in the WESTFIELD — In order to ad- According to Mr. Morgan, the DOT cuts, where it ends and where it be- grade, is not added, class sizes will be dress the parking problem in the down- was on hand at the end of May to do gins, looks different on white paper.” 26, including SLD students. town area, angled parking spots on several things including repaint the “No harm, no foul,” Mr. Morgan With a decrease in first grade en- Prospect Street were suggested as part cross walks and the yellow lines in concluded. “We’re still working on rollment, the BOE plans to have five of the overall parking plan introduced front of the firehouse. “When the guy things.” Town Administrator Jim fewer sections district-wide than this to Town Council in May. The week came out to paint he had several things Gildea concurred. “The state came past year. “What parents need to un- prior to Memorial Day weekend, work he was doing,” Mr. Morgan said. “It out with us and were basically outlin- derstand is that we start fresh every began on Prospect adjacent to the didn’t cost us anything extra.” ing the street,” he said. “We ran into TWIST AND SPROUTS … Children hoolahoop on Elm Street during the June year,” said BOE President Anne firehouse and abruptly stopped. Mr. Morgan would not disclose configuration problems. We were 15 Westfield Car Show. The next shows will be held on Wednesdays, July 20 and Riegel. “There is no ‘taking away’ Department of Transportation other streets being considered for going to do something temporary. We August 17. (DOT) crews roped off Prospect Street reconfiguration and possible angled preliminarily tried, but we lost a spot. clearing it of pedestrians and cars and parking. “Until we have more info I It didn’t work out to our advantage.” appeared to be in the process of don’t want to propose any more loca- reconfiguring the layout of parking tions,” he said. He said that the town CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Dedication of Boro Clock July 9; from parallel to angled spaces. After several hours, the road was reopened and the parking layout remained the Tennis Courts to be Resurfaced same. “It was determined at that time that only one spot would be gained,” By KIMBERLY BROADWELL cated front of Valley National Bank who made a donation asked for some of Parking Director John Morgan told Specially Written for The Westfield Leader on Mountain Avenue. According to the surplus to go to the fire department The Westfield Leader. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Borough Mayor Viglianti, the bank donated and that he was honoring those wishes. The location currently affords 10 Council Tuesday night announced the land to erect the clock as well as In other business, the governing parking spots and it was hoped that July 9 as the new date for dedication $5,000 to help finance the $35,000 body unanimously passed a resolu- 15 spots would be found in the of the borough clock, awarded a con- bill to pay for the clock itself. tion to award DiMilia, Inc. of Upper reconfiguration. “When the state laid tract for resurfacing of tennis courts Mountainside’s clock looks very simi- Montclair a contract of $47,910 to it out, it didn’t afford any more park- and provided student and student ath- lar to the clock in Fanwood, but that resurface the tennis courts at the ing,” Mr. Morgan said. He continued letic awards. it has no chimes. Deerfield school. Mayor Viglianti said stating that there are still other streets Mayor Robert Viglianti said that It was also noted that because of that borough engineer Michael Disko in Westfield being considered for the dedication of the borough’s com- the generosity of Mountainside’s busi- reported that the bid was $12,000 below reconfiguration. Some of the streets munity clock, originally scheduled nesses and residents there was a being considered would require chang- for July 2, has been rescheduled for $1,000 to $3,000 surplus in the fund- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Saturday, July 9 at 1 p.m. He said the PAGE INDEX ing for the clock and that will go Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader date had been changed due to a need mostly to the borough’s rescue squad Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-18 MEMORIAL...Westfield Council and residents gather outside the town clerk’s for a few more days of construction. as originally reported. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 19, 20 Classifieds...... 19 window at the Municipal Building to dedicate a cherry tree and plaque in memory The new community clock is lo- The mayor did say that one resident Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 21-22 of Town Clerk Bernard Heeney, who passed away on December 31, 2004. Page 10 Thursday, June 23, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Anne Palmer Named to Mayor McDermott Says Garwood Board of Ed Seat By ANNA GITHENS that the light fixtures were sub- Goodbye, Thanks Residents Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dued and the storage shed was cam- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 GARWOOD- The Garwood ouflaged with landscaping in re- are always thinking about it,” Mayor foremost thought was always ‘What is Board of Education appointed Anne sponse to the neighbor’s concerns. McDermott told The Leader. best for the Town of Westfield.’ Even Palmer to fill an open seat on the Clark Board of Education Liai- Mrs. McDermott said her husband though moving at this time is what is best board Tuesday night. son Linda Koeneg informed the would return from work and be on the for his family, I know Mayor McDermott’s Tracey Schadewald was re- board that Brian Zychowski was phone for hours dealing with town issues. heart will always be in Westfield.” elected to a two-year seat in the appointed to Superintendent of the Time, Mrs. McDermott said, he could Mr. Gildea had similiar feelings about April 19 school election but an- Clark Board. Mr. Zychowski was have dedicated to his job or his family. the parting mayor. “My experience with nounced her resignation a few previously Principal and Superin- “It was a great life lesson for the kids,” Mayor McDermott has been very re- weeks later. Raymond Grimes at- she said. “It makes you realize how im- warding,” Mr. Gildea said. “I can’t thank tendent of West Hudson High portant public service is and that you him enough for having the confidence in tended the meeting with the inten- School down in Highlands. should respect them.” me to recommend me for the position of tion to fill the seat but respectfully Garwood sends their high school David Riggs for The Westfield Leader MOVING OUT…Periwinkle’s, located at 9 Elm Street, has sold their building She said that the outpouring of grati- Town Administrator in 2001. Mayor withdrew his offer at the meeting. students to Arthur L. Johnson High tude from residents has been touching. McDermott was always very supportive Mr. Grimes filled a vacancy on the and is moving out of Westfield shortly. The owner was given an excellent offer for School in Clark. the building and has found a suitable location in Cranford. “We’ve received flowers from people of the professional staff in Town and had board earlier this year. to thank us. That’s so great,” she said. faith in the skills and abilities of the Mr. Grimes said he felt that the “There was so much that was so positive Town of Westfield workforce.” Mr. board was having difficulty mak- Angled Spaces about it. I wouldn’t change a thing.” Gildea commented that Mayor ing a decision. He decided to yield Westfield BOE Discusses Bryan, a junior history major at The McDermott was always accessible and College of William and Mary, in to Mrs. Palmer because she ex- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 McDermottstressed the importance of responsive- Williamsburg, Va., noted that being the ness. “He tried to bring a business like pressed her plans to run in the April Mr. Gildea cited the driveway lo- oldest of the four children, his experience approach to municipal government.” elections. Mr. Grimes had no in- cated on Prospect Street used by stores Nutrition Educ. Program was different from his siblings.’ “In addition,” Mr. Gildea concluded, “I tention of running. Next April there on East Broad Street to make deliver- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He was given the opportunity to drive can also say that I have found the Mayor will be a total of four seats open, ies to their rear entrances as a major The group plans to circulate elec- the program a break-even operation,” the White House staffInterview in the motorcade to be a man of great integrity. He treated three three-year terms and one one- safely concern. He stated that visibil- tronic newsletters to parents with nutri- said Dr. Foley. “I hope students will buy from Newark Airport to Westfield when all people with the utmost respect and year term. ity of vehicles exiting the driveway tional tips about healthy lunches and healthy choices and not walk (to other President George W. Bush visited the dignity even during difficult times. I Mrs. Palmer, a previous board would be obstructed, rendering the snacks, and is considering sponsoring a options like open lunch at the high National Guard Armory last March. have been additionally impressed by his member who had served two con- project unsafe. program, similar to Art Appreciation, school), but junk (food) sells.” Regarding the negative press that some- loyalty to not only his family, but to the secutive full terms on Garwood’s Mr. Gildea said the town “hopes to times accompanied his father’sJump political town staff, fellow town council members where parents give short lessons on Also discussed at the meeting were decisions, Bryan said, “You get to the and the town residents. Mayor Board, has been off the board for recoup” the five lost spots in other nutrition in elementary school classes. new appointments. The resignations of point where you take everything with a McDermott always had the best interests about a year and a half. Mrs. Palmer locations. “We are looking to reposi- SNAC looks to increase education seven staff members were announced: grain of salt. I know everything that was of Westfield at heart and he will be could not run this past April for tion a loading zone in order to find two and advocate moderation in diet, but Peter Basler (Westfield High School- happening from being here. I know what missed. The Town of Westfield has been personal reasons but now she is or three spots on a downtown street,” he does not want to ban cupcakes and TV Studio Technician), John he was doing from his point of view.” fortunate to have had such a dedicated prepared to take on the position. said. One location being considered is sweets from school parties. Brzozowski (Roosevelt Intermediate Bryan said that he has given a political volunteer serve them for so many years.” “I know that right now I can take the loading zone in front of Gap Kids on Anita Schaefer, a registered dietitian School-Choral Music), Christine Cul- career some thought. He will serve as Mayor McDermott also has mixed feel- on anything that I took on in the East Broad Street. for Chartwells, presented the service’s ver (Washington School teacher), Ivette Vice President of Social Affairs at Will- ing about moving out of Westfield, and past,” assured Mrs. Palmer, who “When you are pulling up (to Gap Kids goals to increase the number of “bal- Davis (Franklin-Paraprofessional), iam and Mary for the second year in a will miss the connection he had with expressed that she has resolved her facing Town Hall) you can’t see the cross- anced choice offerings” at the middle Doreen Grezelak (Tamaques-Parapro- row, an elected position. residents, as well as the responsibility of and high school cafeterias. Chartwells fessional), Elizabeth Martin (Washing- The McDermott’s eldest daughter, being mayor. personal issues. walk (if a truck is unloading).” He said Maggie, will be a freshman at Elon Col- “I think the theme has been you are Mrs. Palmer was Board Presi- that the parking committee asked Mr. will introduce 100 new healthy meals ton School teacher), and Meagan Longo. next year. lege in Elon, N.C. in the fall. going to miss the recognition of being the dent when the last Garwood schools Morgan to write an ordinance changing BOE member Richard Solomon ex- When asked what it was like to be mayor – getting involved, getting the job bond referendum was passed. She the current location of the loading zone to pressed concern that cafeterias will con- known as “the mayor’s daughter” she done,” he said. “The biggest responsibil- also served on two negotiating com- a position on Central Avenue alongside tinue to serve junk foods like French Cell Tower said, “You’re just the mayor’s daughter, ity as mayor is to represent the town in a nothing was that different. But people positive way. Not just in Westfield, but in mittees for the teachers’ negotia- the Rialto Theatre. fries and soda. “We need to make the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tions. Mrs. Palmer has served on “Doing that, we may be able to healthy choices so attractive to the kids make it a big deal.” the county and state as well.” for new towers. “Your threshold of - She did take exception to the negative Mr. McDermott also admitted that he all the committees through all the pick up some spaces,” Mr. Gildea that they choose them over the less curriculum changes when she was said. Town Engineer Ken Marsh told 75 dBm seems very subjective,” said press saying, “It is weird to see headlines “could have spent more time building a healthy choices, or eliminate junk food Board member Lori Duffy. The council about our family.” better relationship with the paper.” president. She also received a cer- The Leader that plans for the parking altogether.” requested that Cingular produce actual Melissa, who will begin her junior year When asked whether he has aspira- tificate for the New Jersey School reconfiguration never crossed his However, Dr. Foley pointed out that data for the drive test, which was con- of high school at Bernardsville High tions to take his political career to the next Board Credit Program. desk. “The parking committee had junk food is a big money maker for the ducted in April, so that it can hire an School, declared she would be feeling the level, Mayor McDermott said, “For me to James Philbin, construction man- momentum and enthusiasm and did food program, and that profits from expert to evaluate the current state of move the hardest. Her new school is much go to the next level, it would require a lot ager provided the buildings and things a little out of order,” he said. vending machines paid for a new freezer Cingular’s coverage. smaller that Westfield High School more time.” He said that his goal now is grounds report on the Lincoln Mr. Marsh said that the engineer- at Edison School this year. “In the past, Michael Fernandez of 12 Sandra Circle (WHS) with only 600 students in the to focus on his family and his real job. School renovation. He informed ing department will handle future (the BOE) had to subsidize the food questioned Mr. Sawant and Ms. Babinsky, entire student body, as opposed to the “We have two kids to put through col- the board that they are two weeks plans and that his assistant Kris program, but selling junk food makes concerning the details of the drive test, as 1,600 who attend WHS. lege.” ahead of schedule. McAloon will attend town council well as if other properties within Cingular’s Melissa told The Leader that the expe- “Just because I was the mayor of search ring had been considered. Ms. rience of being the mayor’s daughter was Westfield doesn’t make me qualified to “The concrete was poured and meetings to stay abreast of future Babinsky replied that several properties, a positive one. “I was younger and par- be the mayor of Bernardsville.” finished on the tenth of June and plans. “It (Prospect Street) was a great Skibitsky including Fairview Cemetery, Williams ents and people would know you that you Both the mayor and his wife said that the steel went up rather quickly,” idea that unfortunately didn’t materi- Nursery, Lenape Park and Echo Lake Coun- don’t really know.” the move out of Westfield does not have informed Mr. Philbin. He also noted alize,’ Mr. Gildea concluded. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 try Club had been considered, but all had “In a way, the positive of my kids being any hidden agenda behind it. “The value of new McMansions with new home refused Cingular’s offer. in the school was that it brought an aware- of our home was increasing and it was construction plans that will also make Cingular is in the process of applying for ness to local government,” Mayor time to get our return,” Mayor McDermott it difficult to shoehorn two homes in a variance for a temporary tower near the McDermott said. said. Dedication of Mountainside corner lots. Mayor Skibitsky said he existing site at Route 22 and Springfield Patricia will also be leaving Westfield “We have done so much in this town. would institute a three-phase plan to Avenue to provide additional capacity for the with mixed feeling but said she is excited I’ve been the mayor – if we can move and ease commuter-parking concerns, PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club to move. She will enter the seventh grade make it a positive thing, then change is in Springfield, which will occur in August. in the fall. good.” Borough Clock, Resurfacing work with the Board of Education on According to Mr. Sawant, the tower might The mayor said there many things he “My final words would simply be alleviating parking congestion on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 remain as a permanent part of the network if the would miss about serving as Westfield’s ‘thanks.’ No matter what anyone says, it adjacent streets and review the com- additional capacity was deemed necessary. mayor, primarily with town officials. has been great,” former Mayor the original estimate for the job. drants in the Township of Millburn, munity parking fees. Board member Chris Masciale asked what “The relationships I’ve established with McDermott concluded. Recreation Director Sue Winans which had not been painted in 20 years. He plans to make the Department of impact the temporary tower would have on members of the council – especially Jim stated that the money for the project It was noted that the project was Public Works more efficient and “maxi- coverage around the proposed site at Gildea (Town Administrator) and Claire came from a matching grant program under the joint guidance of the Millburn mize every dollar we have.” The new Wychwood Gardens, and Ms. Babinsky re- Gray (Town Clerk),” he said. called the Kids Recreation Trust Fund Fire Department and the NJ American plied that the tower was not approved yet, and “He was one of the nicest human be- Grant from the Union County Open Water Company, and that it took a total mayor said he wishes to focus on shared services and create a shared services would only be temporary. However, board ings I ever met,” Mr. Gildea’s secretary, Space Trust Fund. of 203 volunteer hours spread through member Vincent Wilt stated that based upon Joyce LaRocca, said. In other business, the governing body three weekends with 28 scouts and adults council. Mr. Sawant’s analysis of the temporary tower’s “Mayor McDermott was always the announced that a $300 savings bond volunteering from Boy Scout Troop 17. Prior to the business portion of the coverage footprint, only a 45-foot tower at the consummate professional, and was also was awarded to Colleen Caffrey for her Other resolutions of commendations Tuesday June 21 council meeting, the Wychwood Gardens site might be needed. sincere and caring,” Mrs. Gray said. “He achievement as the class valedictorian were read for the Governor Livingston audience and council reconvened Don Whellan of 33 Manitou Circle said did not try to micromanage. He trusted at Deerfield School. It was also an- High School (GLHS), Berkeley Heights, outside the Municipal Building to that he has had cell phones from AT&T, T- the professional staff to handle the day- nounced that savings bonds in the varsity girls softball team for their 25-7 dedicate a plaque to longtime Town Mobile and Verizon and that all have worked to-day business, and he was in daily com- amount of $200 each were given to season; the GLHS varsity boys baseball Clerk Bernard Heeney outside his old fine for him at his house. He is in an area munication to keep his pulse on what was Ellen Kaplan and Amanda Quaglia for team for their 23-6 season, setting a considered sub-standard by Cingular. going on in town and give direction when earning the distinction of being school record for the most wins in a office window. Town Administrator Jim Gildea The board will continue the hearing later needed.” Deerfield’s salutatorians. season and holding a county high 16 this year, after reviewing FCC policies re- “The things I will remember most about A resolution of commendation was games winning streak and the GLHS read Westfield Leader Publisher garding wireless coverage policies and hir- him is that he was insistent that every awarded to John Thiemer for complet- varsity boys track team for placing first Horace Corbin’s memorial to the late Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader ing an expert to review Cingular’s network letter, e-mail, and phone call be answered EMBRACE...Former Westfield Mayor ing the requirements for the rank of in the North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 Mr. Heeney, and ended, saying, “We and drive test data. as soon as possible, usually within a day Eagle Scout. It was announced that his state track championships. Greg McDermott hugs Fourth Ward will continue the best we can, to fol- No date was set for the next meeting, but or two; he always made me laugh even Councilman Larry Goldman. community service project included or- The next council meeting is scheduled low on in an orderly way as he’d (Mr. the applicant will re-notice, publishing the during the difficult times,” said Mrs. Gray. ganizing the painting of 300 fire hy- for Tuesday, July 12 at 8 p.m. Heeney) like.” date in The Westfield Leader. “He found the positive; and his first and Now Available: DVDs Limited Edition of DWC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 President George W. Bush’s “We would be in better shape if we had something firm in our hand by the end of the Visit to Westfield on March 4, 2005 year,” board member Joe Spector said. At the Monday evening meeting, the (The complete archive: videos and photos: price $20) DWC also discussed the amount of time engineering firms considering the job will have to examine the plans prior to placing a bid. That timeline was originally allotted for two months and is being cut back to a one-month timeframe to expedite the project. Mr. Hale said, “You are asking the firms to do a lot of different type of work — concrete, trees…” referring to the fact that he thought the engineering companies should have as much time as possible to examine the specs for the scope of work. The Imprint material located in the cross- walks at the intersection of East Broad and Second Big Week Elm Streets was also discussed in great detail. The Imprint, a polymer material, has recently been showing signs of premature cracking. According to Mrs. Cronin, the original specs presented to the county by the DWC recommended the use of brick and granite for the intersection. “The Union County Engineer, (Bruce O’Connor), said we couldn’t do it,” she said. “The cracking observed throughout the intersection is a result of reflective cracking of the asphalt surface under the Imprint installation, and not the failure of the Im- print material,” Assistant Town Engineer Kris McAloon said in a letter to the DWC. The Imprint material is showing spider web cracks on all four crosswalks in the intersection. “I believe it is important to note that the entire intersection has been milled and paved many weeks prior to the installation of the patterned treatment, due to the change in contract from Street-print, and the Imprint installation was performed at night in cold temperatures,” Mr. McAloon concluded. The milling and paving of the intersec- tion was completed in June 2004. Accord- ing to Mr. Martone, Statewide Striping installed the Imprint material in October and November of 2004. Mr. Martone told The Westfield Leader “I am confident they (Statewide Striping) will come back and make it more aestheti- cally pleasing.” Board member Frank Arena reported that Mayor Gregory McDermott would step down from office and Councilman Andy Skibitsky would be appointed interim mayor The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on Tuesday night. Call (908) 232-4407 or e-mail [email protected] “Certainly, what I would try to do, when the dust settles, is get Andy here for a Stop in the office, 251 North Ave. W., Westfield, NJ 07090 meeting,” Mr. Arena said. “Andy is a big DWC supporter.” THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, June 23, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP Officials Await Decision On Ashbrook Deer Plan By FRED ROSSI In other business, Township At- At next Tuesday’s regular meet- Specially Written for The Times torney Douglas Hansen, acting as ing, the council is expected to ex- SCOTCH PLAINS — Three township manager in Mr. Atkins’ tend the township’s lease at months after state officials decided absence, reported that the bulky Jerseyland Park Community Center not to consider a deer management waste cleanup has been “going until the end of the year to enable permit application from Scotch smoothly” in the first two weeks of Scotch Plains and Westfield to store Plains, township officials are hop- the modified program. This year is leaves there this fall as part of the ing to hear from Trenton soon about the first that residents wishing to two towns’ leaf pick-up programs. implementing such a program in dispose of large household items The council is also expected to the Ashbrook Reservation. had to purchase a permit, and coun- pass a resolution next week calling At the township council’s con- cil members on Tuesday night said for state legislation to impose lim- ference meeting on Tuesday they had not received any com- its on annual state budget increases evening, members discussed a re- plaints from residents about the similar to the caps currently man- port from Township Manager Tho- program, which is about halfway dated for municipal governments mas Atkins describing his June 6 completed. and school districts. tour of the reservation with Dan Bernier of the Union County Parks, Recreation and Facilities Depart- ment and three officials from the state Fish and Game Division of the Department of Environmental Protection. “One thing that jumped out at Brooks Crandall for The Times the state officials that was quite IN THE SWING OF THINGS… Scotch Plains residents enjoy the smooth sounds of The Nostalgia Big Swing Band in front visible to them pertained to shrubs, of the Scotch Plains Music Center. The band played the sounds of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Harry James, bushes and some types of trees that Count Basie, Benny Goodman and the great bands of the 1930s and 1940s. had been ravenously attacked by the deer population,” Mr. Atkins’ report stated. Scotch Plains offi- cials are asking the state to recon- Township Zoning Bd. Turns Down sider the township’s deer control application. Local officials had expected a Route 22 Gulf Gas Station Plan deer hunt to take place in the Ashbrook Reservation earlier this By FRED ROSSI homeowners, 22 residents spoke out Mike Beach, a Cumberland Farms year as part of an effort to reduce Specially Written for The Times in opposition to the expansion plans, representatives who oversees the gas the burgeoning deer population In the face of widespread opposi- citing a number of reasons including station, said he would ensure that the there, but state officials wanted a tion from neighborhood residents, the a lack of faith that Cumberland Farms station no longer sold used cars from more thorough review of Scotch Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Ad- would follow through on its promises its lot and that the site in general Plains’ application and wanted to justment last week rejected an appli- to clean up the site, concerns about would be cleaned up. consider whether the deer herd in David Riggs for The Times cation for the expansion of a Route 22 the effect of a more expansive gas After residents spent more than the reservation could be reduced BUSINESS BARBECUE…Business professionals in Fanwood enjoy the oppor- gasoline station. station on property values, an increase two hours offering their input, board by hunters instead of a formal con- tunity to meet with their peers on Tuesday night at the First Annual Picnic at the The board’s 7-0 vote was met with Park hosted by the Fanwood Business and Professional Association. The picnic in vehicular traffic in the area, the fact members appeared skeptical about trol program. was held at LaGrande Park, located on LaGrande Avenue. loud applause from the dozens of that the property is located in a resi- the application, with Chairman James neighborhood residents attending the dential zone and the feeling that an Fawcett noting that in the past, other more than three-hour meeting. expanded station would offer no posi- commercial businesses along Route Cumberland Farms, the owner of tive benefits for Scotch Plains. 22 seeking to expand had engaged in the Gulf gasoline station between James Flynn, an attorney repre- a dialogue with neighborhood resi- Fanwood DPW Director Ray Manfra Route 22 and Mountain Avenue, senting one of the residents, criti- dents during the application process. sought to expand the facility by add- cized Cumberland Farms for opting “This application hasn’t proceeded ing four additional gas pumps to the not to ask the state Department of that way,” he said. He called the scope To Retire After 43 Years of Service existing two pumps, covering the Transportation for permission to close of the application “a little out of line,” pumping area with a canopy and re- off all access to the gas station from asking how the station would ad- By DEBORAH MADISON ing basis to co-direct the department and his wife, Denise, live in placing three underground gas stor- Mountain Avenue. Opponents of the equately and safely park the more Specially Written for The Times alongside Mr. Dicksen for one year. Changewater and are expecting their age tanks with three new ones that application said restricting access to than 20 cars now at the site when the FANWOOD — After 43 years of Mr. Dicksen, who comes to the first child. will provide expanded capacity and Route 22 would have been beneficial site plans called for only 12 parking commanding the helm of Fanwood’s borough with a strong background in Mr. Manfra told the newspaper that lessen the frequency of deliveries. to a neighborhood that stretches be- spaces. Public Works Department (DPW), public works, said that he is very the borough council budgeted to re- Earlier this month, at the board’s yond Mountain Avenue to Roberts Board member James Pate agreed, Ray Manfra will be passing the baton pleased that the borough decided to tain him as a consultant for a total of first extensive hearing on the applica- Lane, Rolling Knolls Road, saying, “The plan exceeds the capa- to another director. As of July 1, Mr. retain Mr. Manfra to ease the transi- 40 hours for the next six months and tion, several residents living near the Fawnridge Drive, Gary Court and bility of the site.” Manfra will be stepping down and tion. 40 hours for another six months next gas station voiced concerns about the Archer Lane. Ken Anderson and Chris Abeel both Clinton Dicksen will take over as Mr. Dicksen was previously Public year. He will be paid on an hourly present condition of the property, say- When Mr. Flynn called the Gulf questioned why the property had not Director of Public Works. Works Superintendent in Garwood basis as needed by the department. ing that an excessive number of cars station “a bad neighbor,” Gary been cleaned up prior to the filing of However, Mr. Manfra’s expertise for a year and a half and, prior to that, He said that he would also continue awaiting servicing are parked not only Rosensweig, an attorney represent- the application. and extensive knowledge of the bor- he was a Project Engineer with the to teach DPW certification classes on the site but also on Mountain Av- ing Cumberland Farms, objected to “The negatives clearly outweigh ough will not be lost. He will be Engineering Department in Princeton and work with shared services for the enue. the characterization, saying that the the positives,” Mr. Abeel said. retained by the borough on a consult- Township. He implemented a $5 mil- borough. At last Thursday’s special meet- station had never been the subject of lion road reconstruction project dur- Mr. Manfra said he would miss ing, attended by more than 50 any local violations or complaints. ing his six years with Princeton. He working with all of the residents and Andrew Skibitsky Takes Over told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood staff of the DPW. He said he greatly Times that he is very excited about appreciates all of the cooperation he meeting the challenge of maintaining received from the borough council As Acting Westfield Mayor the quality of service provided by the and all of the department’s employ- By MICHAEL POLLACK sanship, admitted to “knocking heads DPW under Mr. Manfra. ees over the years. He credits every- Specially Written for The Times on a few issues” with the former He equated Fanwood with one in the department with being able WESTFIELD — Mayor Greg mayor, “but we always walked out of Princeton, saying, “They are both to accomplish the quality of service McDermott resigned this Tuesday, here as friends and looked beside it.” pristine communities and I look for- he was able to provide in the borough. after close to eight years as a Westfield Speaking on election night Novem- ward to maintaining and improving In 43 years, Mr. Manfra said he has public servant. Mayor McDermott ber 2004 when the two were support- on that quality of excellence in witnessed the field of public works ended his tenure prematurely and is ive of the defeated parking deck pro- Fanwood.” gain much respect and recognition. moving to Bernardsville, necessitat- posal, Councilman Goldman said, Several new projects are in the He said that 40 years ago, public ing his resignation prior to the end of “We almost became kindred spirits.” works, which the department will be works did not have a good reputation. his term on December 31, 2005. First Ward Councilman Peter carrying out, Mr. Dicksen said. Sev- However, now public works employ- Following the mayor’s resignation Echausse, who wiped away tears as eral roads will be redone and some ees are required to be certified and and farewell speech, under the direc- he finished his speech, said he was will be resurfaced. The tennis courts licensed, with a tremendous amount tion of acting Mayor and Second Ward “blessed to know” the former mayor. at LaGrande Park will also be refur- of training and class hours to become Councilman Rafael Betancourt, the “I wouldn’t be on the dais if it wasn’t bished and the ball fields at Forest qualified. Mr. Manfra was one of the council elected Third Ward Council- for you. You’re a great mentor. Your Road and LaGrande will be irrigated. co-founders of the state’s Public man Andrew Skibitsky as interim personality and determination are in- Renovations to add a kitchen to the Works Association. mayor. Upon his resignation, former fectious. Hold your head high, Mr. Forest Road building will be going On his semi-retirement, Mr. Manfra Mayor McDermott stepped off the Mayor.” out to bid at the end of June, Mr. said, “I will miss the camaraderie the dais and sat with his wife, Andrea, Second Ward Councilman Rafael Manfra added. most.” He said that he is confident BROWNIE OUTING…On June 17, Brownie Troop No. 829 from McGinn and four children seated in the audi- Betancourt acknowledged the grow- Mr. Dicksen said he is looking for- that the borough’s DPW is in capable Elementary School in Scotch Plains visited the Fanwood Nature Center. Pictured, ence. ing resentment that manifested last ward to meeting the residents of hands. from left to right, are: Top row, Ayanna Casterlow, Caitlyn Dayton, Karly “I want to thank my wife Andrea as year concerning the proposed park- Fanwood as he carries out his duties, In addition to improving his golf Abraham and Emma Jaczko, and bottom row, Caroline Cooke, Sarah Ianaccone, much as any part of the town or mem- ing deck. and hopes to implement a strong com- swing, Mr. Manfra said he hopes to Julia Napolitano and Elise Mann. Scout leaders joining the group were Lorri ber of the staff. My love and admira- “We witnessed a lot of rancor. There munication between the department be able to spend more time with his Cooke, Dina Abraham, Sharon Mann and Michele Dayton. tion for you are endless,” Mayor were times when I said- ‘Do I want to and borough residents. Mr. Dicksen six grandchildren. McDermott said. “To my four chil- do this?’ And the reason I stood by dren, thanks for keeping up your end was because of Greg (McDermott) of the bargain. I know you are in the and his positivism. Sometimes, with eye of the public, and you made us his show of patience and dedication proud.” in the face of these issues, I thought, “All of us have dreams. I am one of ‘this guy’s not from New Jersey.’” the fortunate people to fulfill the After taking the oath, interim Mayor dream. And it is the powerful sense of Andy Skibitsky, joined by his wife, honor I still feel from when I first Debbie, and four children Drew, came on here. I’ve been blessed to Hope, Shane and Troy, read a resolu- have the chance and challenge to do tion honoring Mayor McDermott’s what only 31 other mayors before me service and presented him with a com- have done. Luckily, they left the park- memorative bowl and stand. ing deck situation for me to handle,” Mayor Skibitsky thanked the coun- the former mayor joked. cil for having faith in him and giving A supporter of the failed parking their unanimous support. Mayor Cheri Rogowsky for The Times SAVING LIVES…Relay For Life, sponsored by the Student Movement Against deck plan, Fourth Ward Councilman Skibitsky said he wants the town to Cancer (SMAC) at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, raised over $100,000 Larry Goldman, in a sign of biparti- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 earlier this month, which was donated to the American Cancer Society. Pictured, from left to right, are: Lorena Zamerelli, a Westfield High School student; Paul PAGE INDEX Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-18 Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Kobliska, a teacher from Park Middle School; Jeanette Baubles, Principal of Terrill REJECTION…The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment rejected an Middle School; Michelle Tobier, of Organized Club Pals from Terrill School, and Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 19, 20 Real Estate .... 19 application for the expansion of the Gulf gasoline station between Route 22 and Megan Dyckman of Fanwood, a student at Union Catholic High School. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 21-22 Mountain Avenue. Page 10 Thursday, June 23, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION New Rotary District 7510 Governor Installed For 2005 FANWOOD – Andrew Calamaras ber of the Fanwood Planning Board was installed as the new governor for and is a director for the Scotch Plains- Rotary District 7510 on Wednesday, Fanwood YMCA. June 8 at the Pantagis Renaissance He graduated from Seton Hall Uni- restaurant in Scotch Plains. versity in 1968 with a degree in busi- Mr. Calamaras will govern the 44 ness administration. Four years later clubs in the 7510 District for one he graduated from Rutgers Univer- year. This undertaking is one of many sity Graduate School of Business with of his activities in the community. a Masters degree in business admin- Along with his appointment as 7510 istration. District Governor, he serves as a coun- Mr. Calamaris joined the Rotary in cilman for Fanwood, is a former mem- 1978 and is a former President of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club. He is President of Dimarc Sales Westfield Nutrition Associates, Inc., a sales and market- Program Is Discussed ing company. He is also President of Monaco Components, Inc., an elec- ROTARY LEADERSHIP...Andy Calamaras, the new Governor of District 7510, By DON WILLIAMS David Riggs for The Times receives the gavel from David Linett, Rotary International Director, as Fanwood- Specially Written for The Times tronics distribution firm, and further OUTDOOR BUSINESS MEETING…Business professionals in Fanwood enjoy Scotch Plains Rotary President Dwight Leeper looks on. WESTFIELD – The Westfield serves as Vice President of Demo hamburgers and hotdogs at the First Annual Picnic at the Park hosted by the Board of Education (BOE) discussed Enterprises. Fanwood Business and Professional Association. The picnic was held at LaGrande elementary class sizes and district- Park, located on LaGrande Avenue. Anne Palmer Is Named wide nutritional plans for next year at its Tuesday evening meeting. With the failure of the budget in Dedication of Boro Clock July 9; To Garwood BOE Seat April, the BOE was forced to cut By ANNA GITHENS Mrs. Palmer was Board President two of three new teaching positions Specially Written for The Times when the last Garwood schools bond in the elementary schools. Class Tennis Courts to be Resurfaced GARWOOD- The Garwood Board referendum was passed. She also sizes in all grades at all elementary of Education appointed Anne Palmer served on two negotiating commit- schools were reviewed, with Super- By KIMBERLY BROADWELL the date had been changed due to a Recreation Director Sue Winans to fill an open seat on the board Tues- tees for the teachers’ negotiations. intendent of Schools Dr. William Specially Written for The Times need for a few more days of con- stated that the money for the project day night. Mrs. Palmer has served on all the Foley recommending the addition MOUNTAINSIDE – The Bor- struction. came from a matching grant pro- Tracey Schadewald had been re- committees through all the curricu- of a second grade teacher at ough Council Tuesday night an- The new community clock is lo- gram called the Kids Recreation elected to a two-year seat in the April lum changes when she was president. McKinley School to break up large nounced July 9 as the new date for cated front of Valley National Bank Trust Fund Grant from the Union 19 school election but had announced She also received a certificate for the classes. These classes would also dedication of the borough clock, on Mountain Avenue. According to County Open Space Trust Fund. her resignation a few weeks later. New Jersey School Board Credit Pro- contain mainstreamed special learn- awarded a contract for resurfacing Mayor Viglianti, the bank donated In other business, the governing Raymond Grimes attended the meet- gram. ing disability (SLD) students. If this of tennis courts and provided stu- the land to erect the clock as well as body announced that a $300 sav- ing with the intention to fill the seat James Philbin, construction man- teacher, the third in the grade, is not dent and student athletic awards. $5,000 to help finance the $35,000 ings bond was awarded to Colleen but respectfully withdrew his offer at ager provided the buildings and added, class sizes will be 26, in- Mayor Robert Viglianti said that bill to pay for the clock itself. Caffrey for her achievement as the the meeting. grounds report on the Lincoln School cluding SLD students. the dedication of the borough’s com- Mountainside’s clock looks very class valedictorian at Deerfield Mr. Grimes said he felt that the renovation. He informed the board Co-Chairwomen of the School munity clock, originally scheduled similar to the clock in Fanwood, but School. It was also announced that board was having difficulty making a that they are two weeks ahead of Nutritional Awareness Council for July 2, has been rescheduled for that it has no chimes. savings bonds in the amount of $200 decision. He decided to yield to Mrs. schedule. (SNAC), Sarah McKeowen and Lisa Saturday, July 9 at 1 p.m. He said It was also noted that because of each were given to Ellen Kaplan Palmer because she expressed her “The concrete was poured and fin- Bliche, presented their goals to the the generosity of Mountainside’s and Amanda Quaglia for earning plans to run in the April elections. Mr. ished on the tenth of June and the BOE. SNAC, formed in January, businesses and residents there was the distinction of being Deerfield’s Grimes had no intention of running. steel went up rather quickly,” in- looks to increase nutritional educa- Visitors Invited July 3 a $1,000 to $3,000 surplus in the salutatorians. Next April there will be a total of four formed Mr. Philbin. He also noted tion in Westfield schools while funding for the clock and that will A resolution of commendation seats open, three three-year terms and that the light fixtures were subdued working with the food service To Cannonball House go mostly to the borough’s rescue was awarded to John Thiemer for one one-year term. and the storage shed was camouflaged Chartwells to provide healthier SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn squad as originally reported. completing the requirements for the Mrs. Palmer, a previous board with landscaping in response to the foods to students. Cannonball House, located at 1840 The mayor did say that one resi- rank of Eagle Scout. It was an- member who had served two con- neighbor’s concerns. The group plans to circulate elec- Front Street in Scotch Plains, will dent who made a donation asked for nounced that his community ser- secutive full terms on Garwood’s Clark Board of Education Liaison tronic newsletters to parents with be open to visitors on Sunday, July some of the surplus to go to the fire vice project included organizing the Board, has been off the board for Linda Koeneg informed the board nutritional tips about healthy 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. department and that he was honor- painting of 300 fire hydrants in the about a year and a half. Mrs. Palmer that Brian Zychowski was appointed lunches and snacks, and is consid- Built circa 1760, this saltbox ing those wishes. Township of Millburn, which had could not run this past April for per- to Superintendent of the Clark Board. ering sponsoring a program, simi- house has been “home” to families In other business, the governing not been painted in 20 years. sonal reasons but now she is prepared Mr. Zychowski was previously Prin- lar to Art Appreciation, where par- named Osborn, Hetfield, Harper, body unanimously passed a resolu- It was noted that the project was to take on the position. cipal and Superintendent of West ents give short lessons on nutrition Coles, Kelly and Snook. Since 1972, tion to award DiMilia, Inc. of Up- under the joint guidance of the “I know that right now I can take on Hudson High School down in High- in elementary school classes. it has served as a local museum. per Montclair a contract of $47,910 Millburn Fire Department and the anything that I took on in the past,” lands. SNAC looks to increase education Costumed docents will be avail- to resurface the tennis courts at the NJ American Water Company, and assured Mrs. Palmer, who expressed Garwood sends their high school and advocate moderation in diet, but able to give tours of the house and Deerfield school. Mayor Viglianti that it took a total of 203 volun- that she has resolved her personal students to Arthur L. Johnson High does not want to ban cupcakes and gardens, which are maintained by said that borough engineer Michael teer hours spread through three issues. School in Clark. sweets from school parties. the Historical Society of Scotch Disko reported that the bid was weekends with 28 scouts and Anita Schaefer, a registered di- Plains and Fanwood. There is no $12,000 below the original estimate adults volunteering from Boy etitian for Chartwells, presented the admission fee. for the job. Scout Troop 17. service’s goals to increase the num- Other resolutions of commenda- ber of “balanced choice offerings” tions were read for the Governor at the middle and high school caf- Livingston High School (GLHS), eterias. Chartwells will introduce Berkeley Heights, varsity girls soft- 100 new healthy meals next year. ball team for their 25-7 season, and BOE member Richard Solomon the GLHS varsity boys baseball expressed concern that cafeterias team for their 23-6 season, which will continue to serve junk foods set a school record for the most like French fries and soda. “We need wins in a season and holding a to make the healthy choices so at- county high 16 games winning tractive to the kids that they choose streak and the GLHS varsity boys them over the less healthy choices, track team for placing first in the or eliminate junk food altogether.” North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 However, Dr. Foley pointed out state track championships. that junk food is a big money maker The next Mountainside Council for the food program, and that prof- meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, its from vending machines paid for July 12 at 8 p.m. a new freezer at Edison School this year. “In the past, (the BOE) had to subsidize the food program, but sell- ing junk food makes the program a Skibitsky Takes break-even operation,” said Dr. Patrick Connor for The Times David Riggs for The Times NEW WESTFIELD MAYOR…Andrew Skibitsky is sworn in as acting mayor of Foley. “I hope students will buy Westfield Tuesday night by Superior Court Judge Douglas Fasciale upon the Over As Acting PICNIC WITH A PURPOSE…Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr joins Fanwood healthy choices and not walk (to professionals at the First Annual Picnic at the Park hosted by the Fanwood resignation of former mayor Gregory McDermott, who vacated his position due Business and Professional Association. The picnic was held at LaGrande Park, other options like open lunch at the to his relocation to Bernardsville. Pictured above is Mr. Skibitsky taking the oath Westfield Mayor located on LaGrande Avenue. high school), but junk (food) sells.” of office, as his wife, Debbie, and children look on. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 get to know him better and will insti- Now Available: DVDs Limited Edition of tute Saturday morning office hours. President George W. Bush’s He laid out plans to limit the height of new McMansions with new home Visit to Westfield on March 4, 2005 construction plans that will also make (The complete archive: videos and photos: price $20) it difficult to shoehorn two homes in corner lots. Mayor Skibitsky said he would institute a three-phase plan to ease commuter-parking concerns, work with the Board of Education on alleviating parking congestion on adjacent streets and review the com- munity parking fees. He plans to make the Department of Public Works more efficient and “maximize every dollar we have.” The new mayor said he wishes to focus on shared services and create a Second Big Week shared services council. Prior to the business portion of the Tuesday June 21 council meeting, the audience and council reconvened outside the Municipal Building to dedicate a plaque to longtime Town Clerk Bernard Heeney outside his old office window. Town Administrator Jim Gildea read The Westfield Leader and The Times’ Publisher Horace Corbin’s me- morial to the late Mr. Heeney, and ended, saying, “We will continue the best we can, to follow on in an orderly way as he’d (Mr. Heeney) like.”

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Morasso has a unique hobby: cir- ners are Steve Fossett and Kenneth LoPapa on charges involving insur- cumnavigating the globe. His love Behring. ance and mortgage fraud has been Seniors Can Apply of traveling began at a young age, as In addition to the club, a founda- rescheduled according to State Supe- his father became President of the tion was established in 1964. The rior Court Judge William Meehan. For Nutrition Program Circumnavigators Club in 1959. He foundation offers grants to college Mr. LoPapa was to have sentencing COUNTY — The Union County became active in the club in the 1940s juniors at select universities to per- last Friday, but the sentencing was ad- Division on Aging in the Department by attending several formal events. form around the world research. The journed and a new date has not yet been of Human Services is resuming the He was officially invited to join the foundation has worked closely with determined. Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Pro- club in 1950 after circumnavigating Northwestern University, Mr. LoPapa faces up to 33 years in gram to help senior citizens purchase the world for 10 months on an oil Georgetown University, Princeton prison and a fine of up to $110,000 for fruits and vegetables. tanker. University, Columbia University and Mr. Morasso, who was then a mem- New York University to send students a real estate scam that he successfully The program makes locally grown Fred LeComte for The Westfield Leader and The Times ran from November 1, 1995 through fruits and vegetables available to se- ber of the Naval reserves, requested on the trip of a lifetime. They are SHRIMP ANYONE?…Patricia Bramnick, right, passes a plate of shrimp to to be placed on active duty and fought currently working to start up a pro- February 1, 1996, according to the niors who are age 60 and older and Carolyn Harbaugh of Westfield, left, to serve guests at a fundraiser for Assembly- Office of the Attorney General. who meet the income guidelines of man Jon Bramnick (Westfield, R-21) held June 15. Looking on is Hannah Burke, in the Korean War. Since then, Mr. gram at the Universities of Miami, In this time, Mr. LoPapa purchased $20,989 single, or $25,735 combined also of Westfield. Morasso has been to many exotic Michigan and Arizona. residential real estate in Saddle River. income. Identification is required in locations all over the world. He is In addition to his tour of duty for Then, under the fictitious name of the form of a PAAD or Medicaid now the Interna- the Navy, Mr. ‘Joseph Georges,’ he fraudulently card, or proof of annual income. Flag Day Event Held As Part tional President for Morasso’s job has obtained $4.9 million by claiming Eligible seniors may receive vouch- the Circumnaviga- taken him to vari- that ‘Georges’ wanted to buy the prop- ers only once during the season, but tors, and his son is ous places outside erty from him, authorities stated. may use them until the end of No- Of Courthouse Centennial the third generation the U.S., and since Castle Rock Real Estate was a real vember at any farmers’ market where COUNTY – Continuing its centen- more than 200 damaged flags from of Morasso’s to be retiring, Mr. estate partnership controlled by Mr. the WIC sign is displayed. Vouchers nial celebration for the Union County Union County residents. involved with the Morasso and his LoPapa, whose internal connections are limited and will be distributed on Courthouse in Elizabeth, the held Flag “We do this as a sign of respect for club. wife take many to the company allowed him to fund a a first come, first serve basis. Day ceremony in the Courthouse our flag. These discarded flags will According to the trips together. fake purchase. His fraudulent actions Vouchers will be distributed for the Rotunda last week. be destroyed according to the U.S. official website, Some of his fa- were not discovered until Joseph Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Pro- The ceremony featured musical per- Flag Code and longstanding tradi- “the club’s purpose vorite trips took Luccarelli and Nicole D. Rizzolo of gram and farmers will be available formances, a colorful display of ser- tion,” said Union County Clerk Joanne is to promote glo- him to Turkey, Aus- the Division of Criminal Justice’s with their produce on Wednesday, July vice flags and American flags dating Rajoppi, chairwoman of the Union bal fellowship and tralia, New Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor 6 at The Gazebo on Chestnut Street in back to the turn of the 20th century, County Courthouse Centennial Com- understanding. Zealand, Nepal, In- and Detective Sergeant Brian Roselle Park, from 1 to 3 p.m., and on and appearances by local veterans. mittee. Former mem- dia, Hong Kong and Giannini of the New Jersey State Friday, July 29 at the Garwood Mu- The featured speaker was Jack According to the U.S. Flag Code, bers include former locations through- Police Conducted an investigation in nicipal Building, 403 South Avenue, McGreevey, Deputy Chief of Staff of “When a flag has served its useful Presidents Howard out South America. 2000, according to officials. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more infor- the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign purpose, it should be destroyed, Taft and Herbert He has also been to A state Grand Jury indicted Mr. mation, call (888) 280-8226. Wars and father of former Governor preferably by burning.” The Ameri- Hoover, Harry all 50 states and James McGreevey. can Legion considers Flag Day cer- Houdini, Buffalo most of Europe. Performances included: “The Star- emonies to be “a particularly dig- Bill Cody, Admi- The Circumnavi- Spangled Banner,” by Michelle nified and solemn occasion for the rals Byrd and gators Club has of- Durand of the Linden High School retirement of unserviceable flags.” Peary, John Philip Al Morasso fered exciting trips ROTC; “The Flag Goes By,” read by The Flag Day ceremony was part Sousa, who con- to its members. One Joseph Minio, a student at the Harding of an ongoing series of activities cel- ducted the club’s march, and William of the most memorable, according to School in Kenilworth; and, “You’re a ebrating the Union County Jennings Bryant, who presented the Mr. Morasso, was a trip to St. Peters- Grand Old Flag” and “America the Courthouse’s 100 years as a center of club with a whale tooth gavel that is burg and Moscow, Russia. Prior to Beautiful,” by the Linden High School law, justice and government in Union still used at meetings today. that trip, the club had awarded a Ca- Madrigals. County. A Courthouse Centennial and The Circumnavigators Club is nadian astronaut with the prestigious “As we continue to celebrate the Cornerstone Capsule Exhibit will be currently comprised of about 1,000 Magellan Award, and he invited mem- history of the courthouse, it is only on display through Saturday, Decem- members, but has had over 4,900 bers of the club to the famous Star fitting that we honor the symbol- ber 9, 2005. members since it began 103 years City astronaut training site. ism of the flag,” Union County The exhibit includes unique arti- ago. There are 13 chapters, 10 of Mr. Morasso and several others then Freeholder Chairman Rick Proctor facts from a time capsule buried in which are scattered throughout the traveled through Estonia, Latvia and said. 1903 as well as memorabilia celebrat- U.S. The other three are located in Lithuania. The Club also hosted a trip The ceremony also included the ing the past 100 years of history in London, Singapore and Vancouver, around the world for its 100th anni- presentation of tattered, torn and Union County. British Columbia. versary, where travelers visited vari- otherwise damaged American flags Their headquarters is located in ous chapters of the Circumnavigators to the Polish Legion of American New York City, where Mr. Morasso Club. A trip to Southern China is Veterans for proper disposal. The www.goleader.com conducts meetings with the Interna- currently in the works. Centennial Committee collected tional Board of Governors and coor- When asked why he enjoys travel- dinates functions. Mr. Morasso has ing, Mr. Morasso responded: “There been president since 2003, and his is so much to see; there is a different term expires in May of 2006. culture, architecture and natural The highlight of the general activi- beauty at each location. Every area ties is a black tie affair traditionally has its own home beauty and its own held in New York City to honor people culture and way of life, which is who have circumnavigated and con- intriguing.” tributed to world peace and under- For more information about the standing with the Magellan Award. Circumnavigators Club, visit Past winners include Walter Cronkite, www.circumnavitatorsclub.org.

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A member of A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 23, 2005 Page 3 Cell Tower on Firehouse Corzine States Pay-To-Play Opposed by Town Boards Views in State and Fed By CASSIE LO Town of Westfield will get revenue Specially written for The Leader and The Times from the lease of the antennas.” NEW BRUNSWICK – U.S. Senator tion that applies uniformly. The Re- WESTFIELD — Verizon Wireless’ According to Elizabeth List, chair- Jon Corzine this week said, “I decided publican legislation fails to do this. to run for Governor because I know the Governor Codey and the legislature proposal to build a cell tower on top of the woman of the commission, the WHPC people of New Jersey demand and de- have taken some important steps forward Westfield Fire Department Headquarters had arranged to meet with the Historic serve new leadership that can change to reform our political system, including on North Avenue has been opposed by the Sites Council at the New Jersey De- our state. That is why in the very first the legislation to ban pay-to-play by state town’s Board of Architectural Review and partment of Environmental Protection policy speech of my campaign, I out- contractors. After fits and starts, those the Westfield Historical Preservation Com- last Thursday, but the meeting was post- lined a comprehensive reform package steps happened when legislators worked mission (WHPC) over concerns with the poned until a later date. Mrs. List and to fundamentally change the political in a bipartisan fashion. I urge the legisla- tower’s location. the WHPC have been meeting with system in our state – including a no- ture to work in a bipartisan fashion to Verizon first submitted the approxi- Verizon representatives for almost three loopholes ban on pay-to-play contracts continue to move forward...While we mately 30-page application, which in- years and they have proposed many at every level of government, and a halt move forward here in New Jersey, we cluded pictures of the projected tower, to alternative locations for the cell tower, to pension padding and wheeling. also need to make sure that the federal the Westfield Board of Adjustment on including the municipal building on CAMPAIGN KICKOFF…WF Second Ward Council candidate Vicki Kimmins, Some of those reforms are included government does not continue to stand in February 2nd. The board is waiting addi- East Broad Street. fifth from left, began her campaign June 11 at a fundraiser hosted by Second in the legislation being discussed to- the way of our efforts. tional information from Verizon. Verizon also submitted an application Ward Councilwoman JoAnne Neylan, third from left, and her husband, Kevin. day, and I support that legislation, and The Bush Administration has refused While the fire department signed off to the SHPO, which declared the applica- WF GOP officials joined in to support the candidate. more. But their proposals simply do to allow New Jersey’s pay-to-play ban on the proposal, Verizon must first gain tion an encroachment. This decision not go far enough. to apply to federally funded contracts. approval from the WHPC, the New prompted the meeting that was sched- Legislation Introduced to Ban I believe that any pay-to-play legis- I have sponsored legislation in the Jersey State Historic Preservation Of- uled for last Thursday morning. lation must also apply to developers United States Senate that would re- fice (SHPO) and any state or federal Due to the historical site classifica- Viagra For Sex Offenders seeking approvals. That’s why I also move this obstacle and enable states to tion of the Westfield Fire Department support the legislation sponsored by enact comprehensive pay-to-play bans agency that has jurisdiction. TRENTON — Legislation (A- ceive necessary medical treatment. State Senator Karcher that would in- that apply to all government contracts, The original proposal was to install Headquarters, alterations are unusual. 4185) to prohibit convicted sex of- It shouldn’t be turned into a one- clude not just contractors, but also de- including federally funded contracts. six panel antennas in the existing bell “Having (the structure) in a con- fenders from receiving prescription stop-shop for sex offenders to get velopers in a pay-to-play ban. My legislation has been blocked by tower of the fire station and five cabi- spicuous place is not in the best interest drugs to treat erectile dysfunction was Viagra,” said Asw. Linda Stender In addition, we must hold every level the Republicans in the Senate. nets of equipment on a new concrete of the historic site,” said Mrs. List. recently introduced. (D-Union). of government to high standards. It is That’s why I’m calling on the Re- pad on the ground by the south east side She said the WHPC plans to con- “Programs like Medicaid were de- The bill was referred to the Assem- not enough to permit counties and mu- publican Party here in New Jersey to of the building. tinue discussing this topic at upcoming signed to assist low-income fami- bly Health and Human Services Com- nicipalities to enact varying pay-to- push their colleagues in Washington to The Board of Architectural Review meetings. lies and people with disabilities re- mittee for further consideration. play ordinances; we need state legisla- support my legislation.” voted against both the Verizon fire house tower and the proposed AT&T Wireless Sept. 11 Memorial Now tower on South Avenue at its February 7th meeting, the latter of which is cur- Handicap Accessible rently before the board. The board ques- COUNTY – A specially designed rear New Jersey’s Best Service tioned several aspects of the tower in- parking area with the entrance off of Mill cluding the possibility of noise and the Lane was added above the county’s Sep- To Better Serve You, Our Wine Consultants Are fact that the proposed fence wouldn’t tember 11th Memorial in Echo Lake match the historic look of the building. Park in Mountainside, which will allow Kim Ancin, a spokeswoman for greater access to all visitors. Committed to Learning the Most About Wine. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Heartfelt Condolences Go to the DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Grieving Families in the Community New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association It was with great difficulty that I read should. with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association the accounts of two murder suicides, which Often this requires taking time off from The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey took place in Union County this past the job without pay or rearranging their enough to discern this deception of dic- week. Having just lost my own 91-year- work hours, sometimes jeopardizing their P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West tion? P. O. Box 368 old father a mere month ago, my heart employment, to “pitch in” as the caregiver If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ached as I struggled through the newspa- recuperates from a simple cold or the flu guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 per articles and thought of the families or perhaps a short term hospitalization vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at left behind. Families, who I am sure, are which doesn’t require visiting nurse or you get all four – You must have a lot of beating themselves up as they go through home health aid services. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 the grieving process of loosing not one Here in Union County, we have some All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. parent but two and thinking what could good programs that provide families as- come from the board game Diction we have done differently. sistance for the long haul. Programs com- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte I send my heartfelt condolences to these plete with detailed financial qualifiers ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR families during this difficult time. and applications, which take weeks to Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Over the years, we have moved away process, often by the time the paper work 1. Typhinia – A relapsing fever COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION from the extended family scenario, when is done the crisis is past. 2. Juste au corps – A close fitting coat Michelle Le Poidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly generations of families lived in the same I learned through personal experience 3. Typhlosis – Blindness 4. Dedolent – Feeling no compunction EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS home. Great aunts, uncles and grandpar- that an area that is lacking is often what Ben Corbin ents continued to feel useful as they par- families need the most when a crisis strikes or regret SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES ticipated in the running of the household — Very short-term services when skilled TREACLY in some capacity. When they could no medical care is not required to help fami- One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 1. Savageness of manner; fierceness longer assist in providing care for the lies over the sudden hump, similar to 2. Putrid; foul-smelling family, it was understood that the family mothers-helpers. 3. Thick and sticky would provide emotional and physical One possibility [to help] is a neighbor- 4. Oozing; seeping care for them. Many of us baby boomers hood network of volunteers, or individu- PEIGNOIR Why Do So Many People Still can also recall situations in our own fami- als willing to accept minimal payment. 1. A woman’s dressing gown or negli- lies where the single aunt or cousin moved They could come from churches or local gee in with another family member to help senior citizen organizations to name a 2. A ballet dancer them through a difficult time. couple of sources. Someone to just stop in 3. A decorative wax candle Remember Tom Seaver? As our society ages and medical care to make sure dad has taken all his morn- 4. A nagging, scolding woman continues to make strides in promoting ing pills, perhaps put the already prepared HABRONEME When we get phone calls, it’s normally from led them to their miracle World Championship in longevity, we have more and more situa- lunch on the table or just bring in the mail 1. A daydream someone upset over parking tickets or train whistles. 1969. In his 10 years in New York from 1967 to tions of “seniors caring for seniors”. Of- and newspaper for someone who 2. Having the form of fine threads ten aging, fairly healthy couples are ei- shouldn’t be going out on an icy porch This week, we are receiving a steady stream of calls 1977, he won 25 percent of the Mets’ games. The 3. Having no common traits; unrelated ther enjoying their “golden” years when without assistance. 4. Round or oval in form and e-mails inquiring about photos of Tom Seaver 17th 300-game winner in major league history, suddenly crisis strikes or don’t want to be Immediate, no frills, very short term, STOT from when he visited Westfield last week. Seaver set a major league record by striking out 200 a burden to their grown children. no financial requirements or fancy paper 1. Strong; racy They just haven’t shared the full story work to complete, just a bit of a helping Tom Terrific signed autographs at a store opening or more hitters in 10 seasons, nine in a row from 2. Haughty; boastful of how much daily support one provides hand for a week or two until the caregiver 3. A blister beetle in town for over an hour, arriving late after getting 1968 to 1976.” for the other. When the caregiver of the is back on his or her feet or if necessary 4. A young bull lost somewhere in Elizabeth. The place was mobbed Although some fans personally remember his couple encounters even a minor health the family is able to arrange for meals-on- crisis of their own, the fragile apple cart is wheels, or adult daycare services. with local fans and others as far away as Sayreville performances on the mound, other fans today were upset and of course the grown children Pat Quattrocchi and Woodbridge. We didn’t know there were so not even born at that time. There’s something more step in to provide assistance, as they Garwood Letters to many Mets fans as the Yankees have dominated the to it, the charm and fascination he castes. We think the Editor baseball world in the last decade. it might be that Tom Seaver is a great role model for Devoted Couple, Life Became Nearly thirty years have passed since Tom Seaver those to look up to. He portrayed great ethics and The WHS Golf Team: had that magic 10-year streak for the Mets. Fans seemed a statesman to his fans, albeit controversial Unbearable With Illness of the Other were heart-broken when he was traded. Then, there with management. As a long time reader of the The Times, covered with compassion and understand- Exceptional Athletes was a moment of glee for Mets fans when he came We need more such role models today – there I was thoroughly disgusted by your cov- ing. One of the pleasures the Westfield erage on page 1 of the June 16th issue There was absolutely no news value in Boosters have is attending the Westfield back in 1983 from the Reds but mysteriously slipped aren’t many around. entitled “Elderly Couple Found Dead in your final paragraph except to demean High School athletic team year-end ban- away again to the White Sox in 1984. So, the region was lucky when the Mets drew his Apparent Murder-Suicide.” and sully the reputation and memory of quets to present the Westfield Booster Why do so many people still remember Tom name out of the hat and were able to sign Tom I have known Tom and Carolyn someone loved and respected by many Most Valuable Senior Award. Sweeney for a great many years and the residents of Fanwood. While all student athletes are to be Seaver? Terrific for a $50,000 bonus in 1967. coverage in your article did not tell the It would have been nice if you had congratulated for their athletic achieve- Baseballlibrary.com writes, “An intelligent, hard- It might be sacrilege to ponder this, but we story of a devoted couple that when ill- included information about the funeral ments occasionally the school is fortu- working perfectionist and the quintessential profes- wonder how many games Tom Terrific might ness became unbearable for one, life was arrangements of the Sweeneys so that nate to have a group of exceptional not worth living for the other. many of us in Fanwood would be able to student athletes, such as those who have sional, Seaver was the first true star for the Mets and have won were he a Yankee. Your employee said the paper used show our affections and respect for their played on the Westfield golf team the the information provided by Union memories. last four years. Reader Supports Leader’s Decision Letters to County Prosecutor Theodore However, this was a “murder-suicide” Over the last four seasons, the team the Editor Romankow. Mr. Romankow said, “It is so that was not newsworthy. posted a record of 82–3–1 in matches To Publish Religious Column beyond my comprehension to understand Ted Trumpp and placed either first or second in 17 of how anyone under these circumstances Former Fanwood Mayor the 20 high school tournaments in which I am writing to support you, in response quicker simply to let them speak to me could take the life of someone he pur- they entered. Two of their numerous to the letter from Larry Sanders of Scotch through your paper. WF Fire Department ports to love.” Prosecutor Romankow Publisher’s Note: The Times and the championships have been 2 of the last 3 Plains published June 16, who is dis- Let me compare your letting religious has a lot to learn. community are sorry for your loss and for NJSIAA Tournaments of Champions. pleased that you published an article writ- voices appear in your paper to your letting Was Quick Responding, Fanwood Police Chief Donald the tragedy of Tom and Carolyn Sweeney. In most sports the school selected as ten by Rev. Carll. Mr. Sanders does “not political voices appear in your paper. We Highly Professional Domanoski statement was more under- Having received the news shortly be- number one by The Star Ledger is either believe it is proper for a local paper dedi- get far more sermonizing from people standing of the feeling of Fanwood resi- fore press time, I made the decision that a private or parochial school but for the cated to local news stories to be publish- with a political axe to grind, little of it Editor’s note: This letter was sent to dents when he said, “This is a sad, tragic no speculation was to go into the article; second time in three years the Star Led- ing what is clearly a religious message.” having to do with local issues, than we get Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly, The ending to two lives — a well-liked couple just the official information provided by ger has named Westfield the number I do not regularly attend any religious religious sermons in your paper. Westfield Leader and Jim Gildea Town who were devoted to each other are gone the authorities. There was no time to one high school golf team. services, and I do not know Rev. Carll, so I will survive both, thank you very Administrator. from our community.” obtain funeral information. I wish we Congratulations to graduating se- my support of your paper’s printing reli- much, so keep on publishing. The more * * * * * * * I would suggest your reporters while could have done more. niors: tri-captains Ryan Shallcross, gious columns has nothing to do with different opinions you publish, the less This past weekend I benefited from accepting news handouts attempt to de- Just a few days prior, we found it Garrett Cockren and Tommy DelDuca, wishing to find in your paper only what I likely will someone angrily ask, does that Westfield’s fire service when Platoon A velop more background information. A necessary to write about the tragic mur- Scott Callender, Brian Dunstan, Nick already believe and agree with. article “reflect the opinion of your paper? under Captain Sawicki responded to my good lesson in such reporting can be der/suicide in New Providence. Petrarca, Chris Tropeano and junior However, because I am part of my town I saw no disclaimer,” even though it clearly home to investigate a smoke odor and found as covered in other area newspa- Our commentary is provided this week Jimmy Arbes, who has been a major (Westfield), I have attended services in at was not an editorial by your editor. “hot” walls. They quickly located, ex- pers where this unfortunate event was on page 5. contributor to the team the last three least eight of the churches and synagogues If Mr. Sanders does not want to hear the posed and extinguished a burning over- years. in Westfield and Scotch Plains. I view thoughts of someone else, he can just stop heated electrical socket with minimum of Congratulations also to coach John every one of them as a local story. They are reading the column that he hates. But, the damage. They then used their heat detect- Westfielder Espouses School Turnbull who recorded his 200 career an important part of the lives of my friends best route to increasing knowledge is free ing cameras to ensure the fire had not win this season and Ryan Shallcross and neighbors, and each of them gives a speech, letting all competing ideas (short spread through the walls, leaving the house Contingency for Inclement Weather and Jimmy Arbes for their All-State great deal back to the town. of exhortations to immediate murder, trea- in safe condition. honors. I could spend more time visiting them son and mayhem) be expressed. In my professional career, first as a This past week, Dr. Foley e-mailed the If both were not used, then schools would all to try to understand what makes them Trying to restrict free speech from us- utility risk manager and now as a casualty parents and guardians of all Westfield be closed on both March 28th and June Tom Madaras so concerned about others and motivates ing one of the few outlets I receive is insurance advisor, as well as through my students about the decision to keep the 23rd. May I suggest to the Board of Edu- The Westfield Boosters them to support so much volunteer activ- effectively to prohibit the free speech, not training as a volunteer EMT, I fully ap- schools open during the recent heat wave. cation that they not be so quick to jump ity that helps so many, but, it is a lot to mention infringe on my right to hear it. preciate the importance of a well trained He said that it would be better for the the gun on closing schools for unused I do not know where, other than your and capable fire service to the life safety children if they remained in school as snow days. SP Woman’s Club Library Has Caring, paper, Mr. Sanders thinks Rev. Carll’s and property protection of a community’s some homes might not be air conditioned. Try to save an “inclement weather day” religious thoughts ought to be delivered residents and businesses. Now, my kids go to a school that has air for those occasional pre-summer heat Thanks Garage Sale Competent Employee because Mr. Sanders does not suggest In this era of close fiscal scrutiny to conditioning in only the new wing (4th waves. Yes, it might cause hardship for Participants I would like to publicly thank an em- any, and I cannot imagine any that would government budgets and concern over tax and 5th grades). Most of the classrooms some parents who now have to either ployee of the Westfield Library. reach me unless Mr. Sanders thinks reli- burdens, I had always argued to friends in town don’t have A/C. I saw some leave work early or make arrangements The Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Last week, I received a phone call from gious thinkers should be stuffing reli- and neighbors’ the importance of main- parents bringing in fans to help keep the for someone to watch their child, but it is Club would like to thank everyone who someone at the library that my son was gious essays in my mailbox or under the taining the high quality and ready respon- kids cool. We sent frozen bottles of water for the wellbeing of the children. participated in the town wide garage sale. there and the chain had fallen off his bike. windshield wiper of my parked car. siveness of Westfield’s career fire service. to school and, needless to say, they didn’t At least at home you can use a fan, a It was another successful year. Over 100 He needed to be picked up. He had peddled I much prefer getting a column in the I now have a concrete example to stay frozen long. sprinkler, a pool. You could go to an air- homes participated, raising over $1,500 over to the library and was leaving when paper, which I can ignore if it is boring. In show them how important that quick I do not expect the Board of Education conditioned building (local stores, mall, that will be distributed to local charities. the chain fell off. contrast to Mr. Sanders’s view, I do be- response can be. to air condition all the schools as the cost movies) if you don’t have A/C at home. We hope that all those who partici- He is only 10 years old, so I would have lieve that your paper should be the vehicle would be prohibitive (both for the cost of Perhaps, on those rare unseasonably hot pated had successful sales. Also, we would Art Cooke the units as well as rewiring the class- days, the town pool could be opened for like to thank Palmer Video, Nunzio’s, been worried had he not returned on time. through which a variety of religious (and Westfield It was smart of him to go into the library other) perspectives are delivered. This rooms). However, I would like to suggest the day to non-members (provided the Fanwood Bagel, Fanwood Quick Check and ask for help, but it was even more “is” your “publishing mandate.” to the PTO’s at the elementary schools maximum number has not been reached and the Scotch Plains and Fanwood impressive that someone acknowledged Veterans Thanked For that they consider using some of the money and overcrowding would occur). At the Library’s for allowing us to distribute the Dale Hagstrom they raise during the year to purchase very least, there should be a half-day of maps at their establishments. him and called me. Westfield The library is a busy place and I am Flags at Cemetery free-standing portable air conditioning school if not a total cancellation. Additionally, a special thanks to the appreciative to the person who took the Publisher’s Note: The Westfield Leader I want to thank all the veterans and all units for the kindergarten classrooms. Finally, if any of the “inclement weather UPS Store for coping the maps for free. time to contact me. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the volunteers who put the American Flag Younger children have more difficulty days” were left at the end of the school We look forward to another successful I am hoping she reads this letter. The actively solicit articles from clergy and on veterans’ graves at Fairview Cemetery regulating body temperature than older year, then a day or two extra in school year in 2005. If you are interested in library should be happy to have such a regularly publish them. We find them to and all the graves of those who served in kids (ratio of body mass to surface area). over the mandated 180 won’t hurt a bit in learning more about the club, please feel competent and caring employee. be cogent and important to a large part of our armed services. This year’s school calendar called for these days of standardized tests. free to call Danielle at (908) 245-2699 or the community. We thank thosewho write. God Bless them, they never forget! two snow days. If one was not used, then Jeffrey Messing send an e-mail to Josephine at Josephine Nanna Their work is learned and requires con- schools would be closed on March 28th. [email protected]. Westfield Jeanette Rotella Westfield siderable endeavor. Scotch Plains The Junior Woman’s Club was orga- nized in 1947 to provide women with an Legislation Could Save Lives with opportunity to socialize, make friends and make a difference in our community. Defibrillators in Health Clubs Ann Stratton As American Heart Association vol- that have been saved in New Jersey dur- Scotch Plains unteers, board members, physicians and ing the past four years at health clubs and President of Junior Woman’s Club concerned New Jersey citizens, we urge fitness centers equipped with an AED support and passage of New Jersey Sen- program. However, those health clubs/ ate Bill S-2567. If passed, this legislation fitness centers are in the minority in the WF Rotary Update could over time save untold numbers of Garden State. The majority of clubs are In an article in last week’s Westfield New Jersey lives by requiring all health not prepared with defibrillator programs. Leader about the Westfield Rotary clubs and fitness centers to have auto- The cost to purchase a defibrillator has Club scholarship winners, the name mated external defibrillators (AEDs) on now dropped below $1,500, making AEDs of Justin Tullo was missing. Justin site and staff properly trained to use AEDs. affordable for nearly everyone. Surely, received a $1000 scholarship and will According to a study published in Cir- the cost of saving a life is worth the attend Rowan University in the fall. culation: Journal of the American Heart investment of an AED. Association, health clubs/fitness centers New Jersey’s PAD (public access are among the top ten public places with defibrillation) legislation, signed into the highest occurrence of sudden cardiac public law on March 8, 1999, features Deadlines arrest (“sudden death”), which is differ- Good Samaritan immunity, which pro- General News - Friday 4pm ent than a heart attack. vides immunity from liability to those Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Sudden cardiac arrest, sometimes re- that act in good faith while using an AED Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm ferred to as “sudden death,” is the number or implementing an AED program in an Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm one cause of death in this country. The attempt to save a life. Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm American Heart Association estimates Surviving sudden cardiac arrest is all that at least 250,000 people die every year about time. The goal of the American To Reach Us from sudden cardiac arrest. Heart Association is that for anyone ex- E-Mail - [email protected] Few victims of cardiac arrest survive periencing sudden cardiac arrest, Early 9- Phone - (908) 232-4407 after 10 minutes. The national survival 1-1, Early CPR and Early Defibrillation Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 rate from cardiac arrest is approximately will occur in the first five minutes before PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 8 percent. Surviving cardiac arrest is all brain damage begins. Citizens deserve about “time.” safety and protection in their health clubs. Submittal Formats The number of Americans who exer- We urge passage of Senate Bill S-2567. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 23, 2005 Page 5 WF Farmers’ Market Tragedy of Murder/Suicide Brings Grief As Moving to Saturdays WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farm- Families and Communities Seek Answers ers’ Market opens July 2 at the South Avenue Train Station, offering “Jersey By DEBORAH MADISON tion, depression and lack of support Questions pertaining to the daily Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fresh” produce from area farmers and from family or friends. In most cases of care and hygiene of a sick parent, may food purveyors on a new day and time — In the past two weeks, Union County suicide or a murder/suicide more than be embarrassing, but life saving, in every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. has experienced the tragic deaths of one of these risk factors was usually revealing the overwhelming tasks The Westfield Area Chamber of Com- two elderly couples due to murder- present. faced by the care-giving spouse. Ex- merce organizes the farmers’ market. Face suicide. Death is not an easy subject for Depression or mental illness is a pre- perts from the NIMH recommend be- painting, exotic animal displays, apple most people and the unexpected deaths cipitating factor in over 90 percent of ing blunt and asking older adults if bobbing and pumpkin painting will be a of elderly adults, due to suicide or a the cases. Many medications for blood they are depressed, overwhelmed or regular feature of the weekly market. murder-suicide engenders a confusing pressure and heart disease can also trig- having thoughts of suicide. And rec- The farmers’ market will offer sea- array of emotions that family members ger depression in elderly adults who ognizing that older adults grew up sonal fruits and vegetables. In July, con- and the community are left to grapple never had depression before. However, when a stigma was attached to asking sumers can expect to find blueberries, with. in some cases of suicide and murder/ for help or admitting to a mental health raspberries, zucchini, lettuce, beets, car- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times rots, and potatoes. As the summer Families of these victims are left suicide, none of the typical warning crisis, can enable family members to DOG ON A LEASH WEEK…Three local kids won a coloring contest at the recognize hidden problems. progresses, additional fruits and veg- with not only tremendous grief, but signs were apparent, even to close fam- Westfield Post Office, for the Dog on a Leash Week Contest. From left to right: etables will be added to the selection, also feelings of guilt and bewilderment, ily members. More education for older adults, their Postmaster Ken Brown, Michael Ukrainskyj, Bong Soo Kim, Maggie Blatz and including fresh corn and tomatoes, fol- wondering what they could have done It is estimated that 6 percent of se- families and their health care providers Supervisor Shemaine Jackson. lowed soon after by fall favorites - apples, to prevent life’s challenges from esca- niors or approximately 2 million older is critical to stem this rising trend. Or- pumpkins, and squash. lating into such insurmountable despair. adults have a diagnosable depressive ganizations such as NIMH, AARP, the Letters to the Editor Other merchants will carry fresh moz- According to statistics from the Na- illness, reported the NIMH. Depres- CDC and other mental health organiza- zarella, fresh bread and fine baked goods tional Institute of Mental Health sion afflicts approximately 25 percent tions publish a large amount of recom- to round out the selection of available (NIMH), older adults have a much of seniors with a chronic illness and an mendations to assist families in dealing Westfielder is Frustrated Over Parking products. higher rate of suicide and murder/sui- estimated 50 percent of nursing home with the problems and challenges fac- For further information, please call the cide than younger age groups. residents, according to Donna Cohen, a ing elderly Americans. Tickets Received Downtown Westfield Chamber at (908) 233-3021. In 2000, even though older adults professor with the Department of Ag- There is a tremendous amount of I realize you get inundated with com- There must be many other people work- over the age of 65 made up only 13 ing and Mental Health at the University help available including counseling, ments and concerns on Westfield’s park- ing and shopping in the downtown area Baltusrol PGA Expects percent of the population, they ac- of Florida. support groups and mental health re- ing situation. Now it’s my turn. I wanted that are also frustrated over this. counted for 18.8 percent of all suicide Many times, health care providers sources that can be located on the web to let you know that I have once again Record Golf Crowds through key words such as elderly de- Patrick Connor SPRINGFIELD – The 87th PGA deaths. The highest rates for suicide and family members, mistakenly re- been stung by the “parking ticket Nazis.” Westfield were for white men age 85 and older, gard depressive symptoms as a normal pression or suicide. The AARP also has After dealing with my previous tickets, Championship, which will be held who are also the fastest growing age part of aging, overlook depression in contact information for resources and which was a fiasco, I recently got another August 8 to 14 at the Baltusrol Golf group in the United States, according to elderly adults. services. parking ticket. I got issued a ticket at 6:42 Parking Fee Should be Club in Springfield, will have hospi- the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Although the risk factors frequently And it is also crucial that family p.m. on June 6. I realize the meters end at tality villages that total more than Older adults also have murder/sui- occur in combination, suicide is not a members, especially children, who fre- 7 p.m. but I was in the middle of video Part of Tax Reform 400,000 square feet. The Nicklaus cide rates twice as high as their younger normal response to life’s stressors. quently blame themselves, obtain coun- recording. Should I have stopped the pro- Tax reform, specifically property tax Village will be located along the 18th counterparts, the CDC reported. Each Millions of elderly adults deal with one seling and support in dealing with the duction and told The Choral Art Society reform, has become a major issue. The fairway while the Tillinghast Village year, more than 500 homicide/suicide or more of the above difficulties, with- aftermath of a suicide in the family. of NJ that I have to check the meter — for Westfield Town Council can affect tax the remaining 18 minutes it had left? reform without a constitutional conven- will be located along the 17th fair- (1000) deaths occur in persons over the out falling into despair or taking their Suicide and murder/suicide in elderly way. The Keller Village, named after own lives. adults is a preventable tragedy with I pay $10 a year for a permit sticker just tion. The parking fee—which is a tax on age of 55, in the United States, accord- to park in front of my own home and pay Louis Keller, founder of Baltusrol ing to the CDC. So how can these tragedies be averted awareness and access to information commuters — was increased by the Town and education. every time I turnaround downtown. Council to fund parking decks. Golf Club, will be located between But statistics of these tragic deaths when no warning signs are present or I’m absolutely frustrated. Many times, The parking decks were voted down, but the 5th and 6th holes. do not offer much comfort in explain- when the presence of a few of the warn- (The Westfield Leader and The I volunteer for the town or donate time to the fee has stayed the same. It should not ing why a beloved family member ing signs usually does not mean that Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times staff Record-setting hospitality sales for the newspaper and it cost me about $25 a take a massive letter writing campaign or the championship have been achieved would take the life of their spouse and someone is harboring thoughts of end- wishes to express our deepest sympa- parking ticket. They’re very efficient, even protests at Town Council meetings to rec- then their own life. ing their life? thy to the family of Tom and Carolyn as over 60,000 corporate guests are with a little slip up. tify this unfair tax burden. The Town Coun- expected during the week. The most common warning signs, Asking key questions of older adults, Sweeney and the family of Ruth and I also don’t understand how the town has cil, without a show down, should engage in prior to most of these deaths are a especially elderly caregivers of a sick Robert Sessler, two elderly couples the legal authority to suspend one’s driving tax reform by reducing the excessive fee. A 26,000 square foot media center chronic or terminal illness, a pending spouse, can often shed light on hidden from Fanwood and New Providence license over a parking ticket – yet, it is not is being constructed. More than that were the most recent victims of able to restore it. 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PUBLICATION College Woman’s Club Plans CSH Featuring Three Artists’ Forum on Admissions Process Works During June and July WESTFIELD – The College lined by Jacques Steinberg, a New York MOUNTAINSIDE – For the re- Highland Park and at the “Gardens Woman’s Club of Westfield (CWC) will Times reporter and author of the book mainder of this month and July, of Garden State” exhibit by the hold its first major college planning “The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admis- Children’s Specialized Hospital in Edison Art Society in Menlo Park. event on Saturday, October 1, from 9 sions Process of a Premier College.” Mountainside will exhibit selected Ms. Funk, a watercolorist and pho- a.m. to noon entitled “What Color is Also speaking that day will be Scott works by artists Allyson Hurley, Sona tographer, enjoys portraying nature Your Pennant? Choosing and Getting White, a Montclair High School guid- Singh and Carol Funk. in her works. She won the 2004 Chosen by Your Ideal College.” ance counselor and former assistant An award-winning nature photog- Poster Award for the Edison Art The event, to be held at the Echo Lake director of admissions at Bard College. rapher, Ms. Hurley’s work is featured Society’s “Gardens of the Garden Country Club in Westfield, will feature Geared toward parents of high in corporations and private homes State” show held in Menlo Park. a panel of admissions “insiders” head- school students, the program will pro- both in the United States and Europe. The Children’s Specialized Hos- vide advice on navigating the college She is a contributing editor for pital Auxiliary sponsors monthly ex- Red Cross CPR Course choice and admissions process. Nature Photographer magazine and hibits. All artwork is available for The event will feature a breakfast has had several group shows in her purchase, with a portion of the sales Slated This Saturday and talk, followed by a question-and- career, including the Korn Gallery at benefiting the Auxiliary. COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- answer period with the speakers and Drew University and The Sandcastle Admission is free and exhibits can ter of the American Red Cross will a book signing with Mr. Steinberg. Tick- at Kiawah Island, S.C. be viewed from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. offer a Cardiopulmonary Resuscita- ets are $40 per person and general sales Ms. Singh is a self-taught artist by entering through Children’s Spe- tion (CPR) course this Saturday, June will begin on Thursday, September 1, at recognized for her rare originality cialized Hospital’s East Wing en- 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its office, the Town Book Store in Westfield. with metal reliefs, which are hand trance at 150 New Providence Road. located at 332 West Front Street in Advance ticket sales are available embossed and painted. This year, she For more information, please call Plainfield. through Monday, August 15, to CWC F. Scott Blumberg and Ms. Rachel Martin has had showcases at Centerpiece in (908) 301-5463. Some or all portions of the course members only. For membership infor- may be taken. For more information, mation, please visit the club’s website please call (908) 756-6414, extension at www.WestfieldToday.com/cwc. Mr. Carallo Entertains Seniors no. 10. Admission will include a program Ms. Rachel Martin Engaged book featuring articles on applying to JUXTAPOSE and financing college. Advertisers With Historical Clown Show wishing to be part of the book are GALLERY invited to call Annmarie Puleio, Event To F. Scott Blumberg WESTFIELD – Master clown next, finally becoming Chips, the Chairwoman, at (908) 789-1549. Julius Carallo, known as “Chips the modern-day circus clown. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Martin of Medical Center in Washington, D.C. For 14 years, Mr. Carallo has enter- All proceeds from the event will Westfield have announced the en- The future bridegroom is a 1991 Clown,” entertained seniors last benefit the CWC Scholarship Fund. month at the Second Westfield Senior tained and educated thousands of gagement of their daughter, Ms. graduate of Germantown Academy children in various public venues. Founded in 1917 to further higher Rachel Martin, to F. Scott Blumberg. in Fort Washington, Pa. He was Citizen Housing on Boynton Avenue education of women, the CWC annu- in Westfield. After founding the Humpty Dumpty He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Association in 1991, he endeavored ally awards over $28,000 in grants Blumberg of Lansdale, Pa. American Studies from Franklin and Mr. Carallo, 59, performed “Kings To and scholarships that are financed Center Rings,” a historical clown show. to teach youngsters the importance of The bride-to-be graduated from Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. in preventing traumatic brain injuries. entirely through dues and donations Westfield High School in 1994 and 1995 and is now pursuing his Master The free performance was given in cel- by members and fundraising events. ebration of “Older Americans Month” He created the “Protect A Good Egg” received a Bachelor of Arts degree in of Business Administration degree safety shows that have won seven Psychology from Brandeis Univer- with a focus in finance and manage- and was made possible through the sup- Terrill Road Baptist port of a HEART (History Education awards from the National Safety sity in Waltham, Mass. in 1998. ment. Council and have spread as far as Creative Custom She went on to complete a Master He currently is employed as a dealer Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from Sets Outdoor Service the Union County Board of Chosen Barbados and Germany. Framing SCOTCH PLAINS – The Terrill of Science degree in Occupational credit analyst at Chrysler Financial in On Tuesday and Wednesday, June Therapy at Boston University, and Elkridge, Md. Freeholders. Mr. Carallo’s talents were Design Consultation & Road Baptist Church of Scotch Plains supported by Angela Trilivas, narrator. 28 and 29, Mr. Carallo will perform will mark the Fourth of July weekend now works as a pediatric Occupa- A May 2006 wedding is planned in as lead clown at the Great American Creative Matting tional Therapist at Children’s National New Jersey. “Kings To Center Rings” depicts by holding its Sunday, July 3 worship the history of clowning from the 1600s Olde Tyme Circus to be held on the Needlepoint service outdoors at 10 a.m. at to the present day, spotlighting the Hillside Avenue School grounds in Brookside Park. lost eras of jesters, puppeteers and Cranford. For more information, Box Framing All are invited to attend the special Free Movie Series to Begin harlequins. Mr. Carallo changes cos- please visit www.clowntheatre.net or service at the park, which is located tumes and roles from one act to the www.humptydumpty.org. Shadow Boxes for on Hetfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Tuesday at LaGrande Park Memorabilia Participants are advised to dress ca- sually, and to bring a picnic lunch and FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rec- evening. Mirrors lawn chairs. reation Commission will present its Individuals are asked to bring a Following the worship service and free summer movie series outdoors blanket or a very low chair and per- Serving The Community For 30 Years lunch, there will be games throughout at LaGrande Park, starting Tuesday, haps some bug spray. The Fanwood JUXTAPOSE GALLERY the afternoon. For more information, June 28, for eight consecutive weeks. Junior Women’s Club will sell pop- corn, drinks and candy. 58 Elm Street• Westfield please call (908) 322-7151. Terrill Movies will begin at dusk (ap- Road Baptist Church is located at 1340 proximately 8:15 p.m.) every Tues- The 2005 summer movie schedule 908-232-3278 Terrill Road. The Reverend William day. In the event of rain, the films is as follows: www.juxtaposegallery.com Page is pastor of the church. will be screened the following June 28 – Shark Tale July 5 – Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events July 12 – The Incredibles July 19 – Sand Lot 2 July 26 – Fat Albert Aug. 2 – Sleepover Aug. 9 – Racing Stripes Aug. 16 – The Pacifier For further information about the summer film series, please call Linda BE A CLOWN…Julius Carallo, alias “Chips the Clown,” entertains seniors last at (908) 889-2080. month at the Second Westfield Senior Housing.

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Plains YMCA for both one- and two- sons are designed to develop a child’s The group joined with nine other week sessions. talents, while building skills in draw- First Baptist to Sponsor Presbyterian churches in New Jersey Camp Weeto-Weewanchu (three- ing, painting and 3-D art. The Queen Billy Graham Bus Trip and Connecticut for a special pro- to five-year-olds) offers different spe- Bees program offers activities aimed gram for fourth and fifth graders en- cials each day, including cooking, at building self-esteem, promoting WESTFIELD – The First Baptist titled, “I Thought You Were My art, music, gym, science, computers, physical activity and good eating hab- Church of Westfield will sponsor a Friend.” Italian, story-telling and a daily swim its, and developing stress manage- bus trip to the Sunday, June 26 meet- Recognizing that from an early age, lesson. ment skills. ing of the Billy Graham Crusade at friends are an important part of Camp Makawakmo (completed Through hands-on activities in Sci- Flushing Meadows Corona Park, N.Y. people’s lives, providing companion- kindergarten through third grade) fea- ence Quest, children will explore the The bus will leave the church park- ship, support and encouragement, the ing lot at noon that day for the rally, to tures daily swim lessons, art specials, mysterious, the out-of-this-world, and GIFT TO SCHOOLS…The Fanwood Clean Community Committee recently attendees explored choosing friends gym class, music/drama and photog- the buried treasures of science. be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m., and and how to deal with the inevitable donated environmental/recycling educational tools in the form of CD-ROMs and return around 8 p.m. raphy. Campers will take weekly field Scrapbooking will allow children books to Scotch Plains-Fanwood district schools. Committee members and school conflicts that arise among even the trips to such places as Sesame Place to preserve their photographs while media specialists, pictured left to right, are: Seated, Betsy Wasiak (Terrill Middle Reverend Graham’s New York area best of friends. and Turtle Back Zoo. learning different and creative scrap- School), Terene Labrecque (School One), Erica Moon (McGinn School), Eileen campaign will last three days, June 24 For more information about the sum- Adventure Camp (completed fourth book-making techniques. Raszka (Coles School) and Eunice Ellard (Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School), to 26. The Sunday event will include mer camp and retreat opportunities at and fifth grades) participants also will Additionally, summer gymnastics and standing, Diane Kelly, Supervisor; committee members Raymond Manfra music by Marcos Witt, Gaither Vocal Johnsonburg, interested individuals are travel to various places, with daily camps are available for preschoolers, and Linda Talcott; Laura Coburn (Brunner School), and committee members Band, MercyMe and Michael W. Smith. invited to visit www.campjburg.org. trips planned to Sandy Hook, Quarry kindergartners and girls in grades 1 Robert McCarthy and Dean Talcott. Box lunches will be provided en Additional information about The Swim Club and local parks, among through 12, as well as for those cur- route, but travelers should bring Presbyterian Church in Westfield is other sites. Each session will feature rently competing or interested in bottles of water. Tickets and lunches available at the church’s website, a one-night overnight trip. competing on one of the YMCA’s Chapter U Members Attend are free, but are limited and must be www.westfieldpc.org. Crossroads (completed sixth teams. ordered as soon as possible. They are through eighth grades) will make daily The gymnastics programs meet P.E.O. State Convention available from the church office at Subscribe to the Leader trips with its campers to Camelbeach, twice a week for two-week sessions 170 Elm Street. For further informa- Call (908) 232 4407 Whitewater Rafting and Jenkinson’s throughout the summer. In addition, WESTFIELD – Chapter U mem- Mountainside. Visitors from Chap- tion, please call (908) 233-2278. Boardwalk. Included in each session dance camps will be offered in July bers attended the 63rd annual con- ter U attending included Jane Tyson will be a two-night overnight excur- for three- to six-year-olds, two hours vention of the New Jersey State Chap- of Berkeley Heights, a past state presi- sion. a day for three consecutive days. ter P.E.O., a Philanthropic Educa- dent; Kathy Storcks of Westfield, The YMCA’s Counselor-in-Train- Open registration for the specialty tional Organization. It was held April Cindy McCracken of Warren and Sue ing (CIT) program provides a camps, as well as for gymnastics 29 to 30 at the Hanover Marriott in Miller of Basking Ridge. mentoring experience for teenagers and dance camps, is currently un- Whippany. The P.E.O. Sisterhood was over age 14. Participants will learn derway. Vicki Hugill, Chairwoman, founded at Iowa Wesleyan College group work, leadership and safety For more information about P.E.O. International Peace Schol- in 1869. There are 5,909 local chap- skills, while working directly with all of the summer camp pro- arship Fund, was the guest of ters in the United States and Canada, younger campers. During each two- grams, please call (908) 889- honor. with 250,583 active members. For week session, the CITs also will take 8880 or visit the Fanwood- The Chapter U delegate to the more information, please visit part in team building exercises. Scotch Plains YMCA’s website, convention was Betty Evans of www.peointernational.org. New to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org. YMCA summer camp program this The YMCA is a not-for-profit or- year will be several one-week spe- ganization serving people of all ages, All Saints’ Church Announces cialty camps, focusing on areas of races, faiths, cultures and socio-eco- interest to children who have com- nomic levels. 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Member FDIC 5/05 Page 8 Thursday, June 23, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Carolyn Higgins, 61, Real Estate Agent; DEATH NOTICE Member of Churches, Service League – Obituaries – Aldo S. Cerone, 88, Decorated Veteran; Carolyn “C.K.” Higgins, 61, passed Curtis C. Factor and Von H. Factor; a Had Worked For Lockheed Electronics away on Friday, June 17, 2005 at her mother-in-law and father-in-law, John J. Doucette, 76, Retired Baker; daughter Jennifer’s home. Lillian H. Falk and Ben Falk of South Aldo S. “Tish” Cerone, 88, of home with bullet holes in the fuse- Born in Washington, D.C., she re- Orleans, Mass. Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Member Westfield died on Thursday, June 16, lage. He was the last surviving crew sided in South Orleans, Mass. for the Arrangements were entrusted to at the Berkeley Heights Nursing and member. past 10 years, and was formerly of the John E. Day Funeral Home of Red John J. Doucette, 76, of Hellertown, Josephine Ficchi Doucette; two Convalescent Center in Berkeley He remained in the active Air Force Westfield, N.J. She was a graduate of Bank. A memorial service was held Pa. died on Sunday, June 19, at daughters, Debra L. and her husband, Heights. Reserve until 1973. His brother Alfred Westfield High School and married on Tuesday, June 21, at The Feder- Gracedale in Upper Nazareth Town- Robert A. Coscia of Bethlehem Town- Born in Orange, he grew up in West served in Italy during World War II. A her high school sweetheart. ated Church of Orleans in East Or- ship, Pa. ship, Pa. and Catherine A. and her Orange and lived in Westfield for the third brother, John, was injured dur- A former real estate agent in leans, Mass. Interment is private. Born on December 8, 1928, son of husband, Mark E. Robertson of Tracy, last 40 years. ing the D-day invasion landing on Westfield, Carolyn also was a former In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- the late John J. and Rose (Doucette) Calif.; two sisters, Marion Dahlgren Mr. Cerone had worked for Omaha Beach and died the next day. member of the Willow Grove Presby- tions may be made to The Orleans Doucette, he formerly lived in Scotch of Groton, Conn. and Theresa Porter Lockheed Electronics in North He is buried in the American Cem- terian Church of Scotch Plains, N.J., Conservation Trust, P.O. Box 1078, Plains for 44 years. of Norwich, Conn., and three grand- Plainfield as an Engineering Assis- etery in Normandy. In 1989, Mr. a former member of The Presbyterian East Orleans, Mass. 02643. Letters of He had worked as a baker for Drake children, Rebecca Robertson, An- tant for 24 years until his retirement Cerone, his wife and sister-in-law Church in Westfield and a former condolence may be emailed through Bakeries in Wayne for 26 years until thony Coscia and Matthew Robertson. in 1984. He was one of the first to use visited the gravesite. member of the Westfield Service the funeral home’s website, retiring in 1993 and also for the A&P Graveside services will be held at a laser in repairs, such as the Polaris He was a member of the 90th Bomb League. She was affectionately known www.sidun.com. Bakery in Newark for 14 years. 11 a.m. today, Thursday, June 23, at Submarine, and had top secret clear- Group “Jolly Rogers” Association and as the “sparkplug” of the family. June 23, 2005 He served his country faithfully St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Summit. ance from the government to work on the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He She was predeceased by her par- during the Korean War in the United Arrangements are being handled secret assignments. Prior to this, he belonged to the First United Method- ents, Robert and Margaret Fish Phyllis R. North States Army as a Corporal, and was by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, built homes for Suburban Properties ist Church of Westfield, was a golfer Newman. Phyllis R. North of Basking Ridge the recipient of five Bronze Service Inc. of Hellertown, Pa. Expressions in Basking Ridge and Springfield with the Lockheed Electronics team, She is survived by her husband of died on Tuesday, June 14, at Stars and the United States Nation of sympathy may be recorded at while studying electronics. and was a member of the Highway 43 years, Lowell K. Higgins; two Morristown Memorial Hospital in Service Medal. www.heintzelmanfh.com. Mr. Cerone enlisted in the United Bowling Senior Team in Hillside. He sons, Lowell K. Higgins, Jr. and his Morristown. Mr. Doucette volunteered for six Memorial contributions may be made States Army Air Corps early in 1942. received many trophies that attest to wife, Mindy, of Wilmington, N.C. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she had lived years with the Scotch Plains Rescue to the Alzheimer’s Association, 617 He served with the 5th Air Force, what an excellent golfer and bowler and Daniel K. Higgins and his wife, in Westfield for 23 years before mov- Squad. Main Street, Hellertown, Pa. 18055. 90th Bomb Group as a co-pilot of he was. Jamie, of Basking Ridge, N.J.; two ing to Basking Ridge 34 years ago. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, June 23, 2005 B24s in New Guinea. He flew 50 He is survived by his wife of 46 daughters, Barbara H. Brown and her Mrs. North was a member of the missions, logging 300 hours. years, Elsie; a son, Stephen, and his husband, Stephen, and Jennifer H. Somerset Hills Recorder Society of Martin H. Adler, 77, Philanthropist; He was the recipient of the Silver wife, Rosarie; grandchildren Anthony Factor and her husband, Jay, all of Basking Ridge. Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air and Anna; sisters-in-law Rose Cerone Fair Haven; four sisters, Peggy Free- She was predeceased by her hus- Had Been Owner of Jewelry Chain Medal, American World War II and and Marilyn Schnaars, as well as many man and her husband, Joseph, of band, Howard C. North, in 2001, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medals nieces and nephews. Huntsville, Ala., Cynthia Haas and by a brother, James Reynolds, in 2000. Martin H. Adler, 77, of Rancho three children, Jeryll Adler, Ellen and, in 2001, the New Jersey Distin- A funeral service was held on Mon- her husband, Karlheinz, of Red Bank, Surviving are a son, John D. North Santa Fe, Calif. died on Saturday, Adler and Dana Kaplan; two step- guished Service Medal. day, June 20, at the Gray Funeral Barbara Taylor-Reilly and her hus- of Westfield; two daughters, Janet June 4, after a long illness. Mr. Adler children, Ellen Lieber and Mark The Silver Star was awarded after Home, 318 East Broad Street in band, Douglas Reilly, of Middletown, DeLazzero of Katonah, N.Y. and Bar- was born in Chicago, Ill. and moved Caplan, and eight grandchildren. Major Cerone’s plane remained be- Westfield. Interment was private. and Robin Chappell and her husband, bara North of Wimberly, Tex.; a sister, to New Jersey at age 11. He gradu- Graveside services were held at El hind to protect the lead bomber whose Memorial donations in lieu of flow- John, of Boca Raton, Fla.; three sis- Ethel R. Casey of Hamburg, N.Y., and ated from Linden High School and Camino Memorial Park in San Diego bomb site malfunctioned. The other ers may be made to the First United ters-in-law, Faye Chidester and her five grandchildren. Rutgers University. on Tuesday, June 7. four bombers released their bombs Methodist Church Memorial Fund, husband, Jim, of Camp Hill, Pa., Private services are under the di- For more than 35 years, Mr. Adler June 23, 2005 and flew back to base. When the lead One East Broad Street, Westfield Kathy O’Day and her husband, Jerry, rection of the Gallaway & Crane Fu- was the owner of the Adler’s jewelry Isabelle Mc Millan, 85 B24 circled again to drop its bombs, 07090 or to the Westfield Volunteer of Exton, Pa., and Sherry Heyd and neral Home in Basking Ridge. chain until he retired in 1987. The main both planes were attacked by Japa- Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, her husband, Mark, of Mashpee, Memorial donations may be made store, on North Avenue in Westfield, Isabelle Mc Millan, 85, of Westfield nese Zeros. Many Zeros were shot Westfield 07091. Mass.; eight grandchildren who lov- to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Re- still bears his name. After his retire- died on Thursday, June 16, at the down, and Major Cerone’s plane came June 23, 2005 ingly called her MeMe, Lowell K. lated Disorders Association, Inc., 400 ment from the jewelry business, he Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- Higgins, 3rd, Leigh R. Higgins, Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville continued to pursue his secondary ca- tion Center in Scotch Plains. Lillian M. Higgins, J. Morgan Brown, 07834. reer developing and acquiring com- Born in Hamilton, Scotland, she Dorothy M. Brennan, 83, Volunteer; Taylor L. Brown, Justin R. Brown, June 23, 2005 mercial real estate in New Jersey. lived in Westfield for approximately He was modestly philanthropic, 60 years. Involved in Arts, Theater and Choir supporting Jewish Federations both Mrs. Mc Millan had been a ma- Dorothy May Brennan, 83, of was a member of the Scotch Plains- Edward W. Joyce, Sr., 85, Machinist; in New Jersey and California. His chine operator for J.B. Williams in Mountainside died on Sunday, June Fanwood Arts Association and the passion was helping children in need, Cranford for 20 years before retiring 19, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Philathalians acting group in Active With Westfield Area Old Guard including Children’s Hospital in San in 1982. Born in Bayonne, she had lived in Fanwood. Additionally, she was a Diego and Casa De Amparo, a facil- She was a 51-year member of The Fanwood from 1958 to 1993, when choir member at the Fanwood Pres- Edward W. Joyce, Sr., 85, of Scotch Middlesex East Widows and Widow- Order of the Eastern Star, Atlas Chap- ers. ity for abused and neglected children, she moved to Mountainside. byterian Church and a member of St. Plains died on Thursday, June 16, at as well as many other charities. ter No. 99 of Westfield. Mrs. Mc Millan Overlook Hospital in Summit. He served in the United States Army Mrs. Brennan, a homemaker, also John’s Lutheran Church in Summit He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; also was a member of the Daughters of and its over 60 club. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he had Air Force in World War II as an avia- Scotia, Bonnie Doone Lodge No. 10, Muriel E. Lonek, 82 resided in Garwood for 49 years be- tion cadet. She volunteered her time traveling Barbara Dayhoff, 75 and bowled for more than 50 years at Muriel Edith Lonek, 82, of to New York City as a part of the fore relocating to Scotch Plains 10 He was predeceased by his wife, the Garwood Lanes in Garwood. years ago. Lorraine L. Joyce, in 1995. Barbara Arndt Dayhoff, 75, of Avon Summerfield, Fla. died on Friday, Christmas at Sea volunteer program Park, Fla. died on Friday, June 17, at She was predeceased by her hus- June 17, at Stonecrest in Summerfield. at the Seaman’s Institute at the South Mr. Joyce had been employed for Surviving are two sons, Edward band, Alexander Mc Millan, in 1985. many years as a machinist for R. Hoe Joyce, Jr. and Richard Joyce; a daugh- her residence. Born in Newark, she had lived in Street Seaport. Born in Plainfield, she had lived in Surviving are three sons, Glenn Millburn for many years before relo- She was predeceased by her hus- & Co. in Dunellen, retiring in 1973. ter, Lynn Brink; five grandchildren Mc Millan of Westfield, Gary Mc He later worked in the United States and four great-grandchildren. Westfield and Norwich, Conn. before cating to Florida in 2001. band, Bryant W. Brennan. moving to Avon Park in 1988. Millan of Scotch Plains and Greg Mc Mrs. Lonek retired several years Surviving are a daughter, Alison L. Post Office in Westfield from 1975 to Funeral services took place on Millan of Manalapan; a sister, Anne 1982 as a postal clerk. Monday, June 20, at the Memorial Mrs. Dayhoff had taught English ago after working for 41 years as a Brennan of Mountainside; two sons, to speakers of other languages in Kaiser of Roselle; four grandchildren secretary with Bethlehem Steel. Peter H. Brennan of Princeton and He was a member of the Westfield Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in and two great-grandchildren. Area Old Guard, where he was active Fanwood. Interment followed at Hol- Connecticut public schools, at New She was predeceased by her hus- New York City and Gordon W. York University and overseas in A funeral service was held on Mon- band, John Lonek. Brennan of Michigan, and two grand- in the Merrymen Chorus, and was a lywood Memorial Park in Union. day, June 20, at the Gray Funeral bowler with the Old Guard League Memorial donations may be made Beirut, Lebanon. Surviving are a brother, John Rall, children. She was a member of the Union Home, 318 East Broad Street in and a sister, Florence Barbery. A memorial service will be held at and other leagues in the area. Mr. to the American Lung Association of Westfield. Burial followed at Fairview Joyce also was a member of New Jersey, 1600 Route 22, East, Congregational Church of Avon Park Private interment took place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at St. and of the River Greens Golf Course. Cemetery in Westfield. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Spring- Union 07083. June 23, 2005 June 23, 2005 Mrs. Dayhoff attended Allegheny Arrangements were by the Gray field Avenue in Summit. Prayer to College of Meadville, Pa. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- The Blessed Virgin She was predeceased by her hus- Brett M. Tozzo, 22 in Westfield. neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Thomas J. Sweeney, 81 band, Van Dayhoff, in 1997 and by her Brett Matthew Tozzo, 22, of PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Memorial donations may be made Westfield. Thomas John Sweeney, 81, of parents, Robert and Dorothy Arndt. Sarasota, Fla. went to be with his dad, to the Marion County Humane Soci- Memorial donations may be made VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Fanwood died on Monday, June 13, Surviving are several cousins. the late Charles Peter Tozzo, on Oh most beautiful flower of Mount ety in Florida. to a local rescue squad. at his home. A graveside service will be held at Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2005. June 23, 2005 June 23, 2005 Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he had 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, June 24, at Born September 8, 1982 in heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son lived there before moving to Fanwood Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Westfield, Brett came to Sarasota in of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist over 50 years ago. Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- August of 1993, where he attended Community/Church News me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the A graduate of Michigan State Uni- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Nokomis Elementary and graduated Sea, help me show me herein, you versity, Mr. Sweeney had been em- Westfield. from Riverview High School in 2001. are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, ployed as an office manager with June 23, 2005 He was a Boy Scout, BMX racer Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Mary Kay Cosmetics in Piscataway and personal trainer and had dreamed Shapedown Program Set Up and Earth! I humbly beseech you before retiring. Earlier, he was a traf- Carolyn E. Sweeney, 77 of entering the Fire Academy in the from the bottom of my heart to fic manager with Costa Ice Cream in Carolyn Elaine Sweeney, 77, of fall. Brett was easygoing, soft spoken succor me in this necessity. There Woodbridge. Fanwood died on Monday, June 13, and introspective. For Helping Teens at CSH are none that can withstand your He was a United States Army vet- at her residence. Brett leaves behind his mother, MOUNTAINSIDE — Parents who It will be held every Monday night power. Oh, show me herein you are eran of World War II and a longtime A native of Elizabeth, she had lived Christine; a sister, Christy Tozzo; his are concerned about teenagers, ages from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Children’s my mother. Oh Mary, conceived member of the Fanwood Republican there before moving to Fanwood over brother, Justin Charles; a niece, Halle 12 through 18, who may be over- Specialized Hospital’s Mountainside without sin, pray for us who have Club. 50 years ago. Christine Bannon; his grandparents, weight or are increasingly inactive facility, located at 150 New Providence recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I Surviving are a daughter, Joanne Surviving are a daughter, Joanne Madeline and Charles Zimmerman can now turn to the Shapedown Pro- Road. In addition to each teen who place this cause in your hands (3X). Wolf, and her husband, Gus, of Scotch Wolf, and her husband, Gus, of Scotch of Middle Island, N.Y. and Angelina gram at Children’s Specialized Hos- attends, at least one parent or guardian Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- Plains; a son, Thomas S. Sweeney of Plains; a son, Thomas S. Sweeney of Tozzo of Howard Beach, N.Y., as pital in Mountainside. is required to participate in the two- lems, light all roads so that I can North Plainfield; a brother, James North Plainfield; a brother, Joseph well as aunts, uncles and many friends Shapedown, originally developed in hour sessions, as the program is de- attain my goal. You who gave me Sweeney of Westport, Mass.; a sister, Drosdick of West Caldwell; a sister, he met on his journey through life. California, is a weight management pro- signed to enhance the entire family’s the divine gift to forgive and forget Helen Costa of North Carolina, and Dorothy Van Dyke of Mountainside, The family will receive friends to- gram for children and adolescents. The understanding of weight management, all evil against me and that in all four grandchildren. and four grandchildren. morrow, Friday, June 24, from 7 to 9 program works directly with young- nutrition and physical fitness. Instruc- instances in my life you are with Funeral services were held on Sat- Funeral services were held on Sat- p.m. at the Robarts Funeral Home, sters and their families in order to de- tors will include a physical therapist, me. I want in this short prayer to urday, June 18, at the Terrill Road urday, June 18, at the Terrill Road 2990 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. A velop a healthy lifestyle, including healthy nurse, dietitian and a psychologist. thank you for the things as you Bible Chapel in Fanwood. Cremation Bible Chapel in Fanwood. Cremation Mass of the Christian Rite will take eating, exercise and family communica- Space for the program is limited confirm once again that I never was private. was private. place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, tion. The 10-week program will begin on and a $370 registration fee is re- want to be separated from you in Arrangements were by the Memo- Arrangements were by the Memo- at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Monday, September 12, and conclude quired. For additional information eternal glory. Thank you for your rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota. on Monday, November 21. about Shapedown or to register, mercy towards me and mine. The enue in Fanwood. enue in Fanwood. In lieu of flowers, please make do- please call (888) Children, extension person must say this prayer three Memorial donations may be made Memorial donations may be made nations to Compass Center, 2750 Summer Hours Posted nos. 5707 or 5478. consecutive days. After three days, to International ALERT Academy, to International ALERT Academy, Bahia Vista Street, Suite 190, the request will be granted. This One Academy Boulevard, Big Sandy, One Academy Boulevard, Big Sandy, Sarasota, Fla. 34239 or MADD of For Local Thrift Shop Area Women Invited prayer must be published after the Tex. 75755 (alertacademy.com). Tex. 75755 (alertacademy.com). Sarasota. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- favor is granted. A.P.H. June 23, 2005 June 23, 2005 June 23, 2005 To Fellowship Sunday Scotch Plains Service League has announced that summer hours will SCOTCH PLAINS – The St. John’s begin on Tuesday, July 5, at its Thrift Baptist Church Women’s Ministry has Shop, located at 1730 East Second invited all women to wear white Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Street in Scotch Plains. dresses and join them for fellowship Summer hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 this Sunday, June 26, at the 10 a.m. p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The service at St. John’s Baptist Church in Caring & Courteous Service to the shop will be open on Saturdays in July Scotch Plains. this year for the first time to accom- The theme will be “God Is More Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 modate customers who cannot shop Than You Can Imagine,” with the all- there on other days. women choir providing music for the The Thrift Shop is featuring sum- occasion. Westfield mer clothes for the entire family, in- The Reverend Allison Browne 556 Westfield Avenue cluding shorts and T-shirts, bathing Johnson will be the guest speaker. She suits, sundresses, sandals, sneakers, is an Associate Minister at the First 233-0255 visors and baseball caps. Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, John L. Dooley Additionally, paperback and hard- Somerset, where the Reverend Buster cover books are available for 50 cents Sories is Pastor. Manager or a dollar. The shop only accepts cur- The public is invited to attend. St. NJ License # 4100 rent bestsellers and up-to-date novels John’s Baptist Church is located at to offer for sale. For more information, 2387 Morse Avenue. For more infor- please call the shop at (908) 322-5420. mation, please call (908) 232-6972.

Cranford Hillside Cemetery 218 North Avenue 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Manager NJ License # 3703 908.756.1729 www.hillsidecemetery.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 23, 2005 Page 9 College Woman’s Club Concepts & Thought WF Residents Graduate Awards Eight Scholarships From Kent Place School WESTFIELD – During its annual District Art Show for the past three WESTFIELD – On June 4, the honors in music and received per- meeting and scholarship dinner at years. She will attend The Univer- Class of 2005 graduated at the 111th forming arts recognition during Class Echo Lake Country Club on May sity of Michigan in the fall, major- Kent Place School Commencement. Night. 10, the College Woman’s Club ing in communications. Among the 68 members of the gradu- Morgan graduated cum laude with (CWC) of Westfield awarded She would like to write for a ating class are Westfield residents departmental honors in English, Latin, $28,000 to eight students. woman’s magazine, or pursue a ca- Morgan Scully and Shea MacDonald. mathematics, music and science. A Na- Scholarship winners are selected reer in advertising. Shea won the Pat Conley Varsity tional Commended and Edward J. based on their academic achieve- Michelle Kuppersmith’s language Athletic Award during commence- Bloustein Scholar, she won numerous ment, their financial need and their skills won her awards at the William ment for outstanding athletic ability awards during Class Night, including the community service. Member dues, Paterson University Foreign Lan- and unwavering sportsmanship. She Jane Patterson Science Award and the donations, memorials and guage Poetry Contest, and a very played filed hockey and lacrosse, and Outstanding Student of Classics Award fundraising events fund the CWC high score on the National German served as captain for both teams dur- from the New Jersey Classical League. scholarships. Exam. She has taken an active role ing her senior year. She was editor of the school news- Organized in 1917, the CWC has in the WHS Young Democrats, the Shea also played the flute and was paper, vice president of Junior States- been granting scholarships since WHS Youth in Government Club, president of Ensemble at Kent Place. men of America, and participated in 1925. and the Westfield Y Leaders Club, She graduated with departmental several choral groups. After dinner, Scholarship Com- where she was named Youth Volun- mittee Chairwoman Cynthia Kravec teer of the Year for 2003 by both the introduced the recipients. Each local and the state YMCAs. young woman expressed her grati- Michelle is a member of the Na- tude to the club and spoke about her tional Honor Society and was named Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times plans for the future. National Hispanic Merit Scholar. She TEDDY TRADITION…Eric Sullivan, left, and Justin Tavares join teddy bear, Katelyn Hoens is described by her was awarded the Edward Bloustein “Starry” in a Mountainside public school tradition. guidance counselor as “ a woman Distinguished Scholar award. She for all seasons.” She took challeng- was features editor for Hi’s Eye, and Rich Traditions Flourish At Deerfield School in MS By LINDA CONDRILLO No one knows for sure when the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times first birthday card was delivered, but MOUNTAINSIDE — One of the one thing is certain, at Deerfield things that make a school special is School, they’ve taken on a new form. celebrating traditions and sharing On the big day, the celebrant’s locker experiences that uniquely unify the is dutifully decorated by best buds in student body and staff. Beyond the the wee hours of the morning with flag salute, and aside from traditional wrapping paper, ribbon, and yes, even holiday parties, in the Mountainside candy. Later in the day, mischievous public school district, there are more boys grab a sweet as they walk by in than a few. between classes, while others tape Since 1972, elementary students in notes wishing their pals a really nice grades K through 8 attended the day. Deerfield School. Recently, the popu- Students don’t limit their friend- lation in Mountainside has risen, ne- ships to their peers at Deerfield, as cessitating the reopening of the often, favorite teachers’ doors are done ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT...The winners of the College Woman’s Club Beechwood School, about a mile up as well – candy and gum allowed. (CWC) scholarships include, pictured, left to right: top row, Allison Feldman, away. At Beechwood, the “big kids” Deerfield graduates have a way of WESTFIELD GRADUATES…Morgan Scully, left, and Shea MacDonald, both Michelle Kuppersmith, CWC President Carolyn Daurio, Suzanne Merkelson, are now the second graders, while the leaving their mark. Walking down the Westfield residents, graduated Kent Place School in Summit on June 4. Katelyn Hoens, Lyndsay Seagull; bottom row, Lisa Zhang, Leah Di Matteo and third through eighth graders remain halls in the Middle School is a little Jacqueline De La Fuente. at Deerfield. like walking through a time capsule. Wyckoff Graduates Special Scholars Awards ing Advanced Placement (AP) and wrote for The Westfield Leader in However, a change of venue sepa- The “kings and queens” of Deerfield honors courses, she was chosen for “The Student View” column. rating the upper from the lower grades have been leaving remnants of pop Lynchburg College Granted to Area Pupils the National Honor Society and the She will major in political science hasn’t stopped the annual project of culture behind in graffiti like fashion WESTFIELD – Taryn Samantha WESTFIELD – Emilie Cobert, French National Honor Society, she and German at Brown University in matching up Kindergartners with a on whatever wall space happens to be Wyckoff, the daughter of Mr. and Daniel Egan and Sherry Wells Hines, dedicated her time to the Westfield the fall. “buddy” from the eighth grade. free for over a quarter of a century. Mrs. Douglas Wyckoff of Westfield, all of Westfield graduated from New High School (WHS) Marching Band Suzanne Merkelson will attend The seemingly mismatched duos Bits and pieces of the past year are recently graduated from Lynchburg York University’s College of Arts as drill captain, she worked on the Colby College this fall as an environ- participate in the longstanding tradi- chronicled with poster paint, with College in Lynchburg, Va. She re- and Science as Founders Day Honors yearbook, and played tenor sax for mental science major. As chairper- tion of creating together what eventu- each graduate signing their respec- ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree in Scholars. They accumulated a 3.5 the Concert Band. son of Project Green, the high school ally resembles a stuffed bear. The tive names on the wall, completing Sports Management. grade point average or higher. At St. Helen’s Roman Catholic environmental club, she organized pairs join together in two sessions one of Deerfield’s rites of passage Church, Katelyn was a peer minister Earth Day activities and a school- coordinated by the home economics into high school. Names of bands and worked on many church projects, wide recycling program. She is a department and the kindergarten in- from the 1980s with their signature as well. She enjoyed working as a member of the National Honor Soci- structors. logos, cartoon characters long for- camp counselor for children with ety, the French National Honor Soci- A heartwarming experience all gotten, and favorite fast food insig- physical and development al dis- ety, and was named a National Merit around, the older students work pa- nias are hand drawn with amazing abilities. She plans to attend The Scholarship Commended Student. tiently with the little ones, showing a accuracy. Some years, the wall adopts University of Maryland to major in Suzanne was an editor of the Arts side of themselves rarely noticed in a theme, as in this year’s creation mathematics with the expressed goal and Entertainment Page of Hi’s Eye, their adolescent years. When the “Deerfield-Opoly”. of teaching at WHS. and participated in the WHS cross project is complete, the event is cel- Does your school have a unique Lindsay Seagull maintained honor country and track and field teams. ebrated with ceremony and song–and tradition to share in The Westfield roll status all four years of high She also participated in the youth on “Teddy Bear Day,” one is hard Leader and The Scotch Plains- school, and was inducted into the group of Temple Emanu-El as an with this ad pressed to tell which is the “real” Fanwood Times? If so, please e-mail 10% offer not valid on food National Honor Society. She pur- officer and peer leader. Suzanne softie. [email protected]. sued her interest in the fine arts, spent last summer on a service expe- OFF Expires 6/30/05 literature, the flute and the culinary dition to the southwest, which in- arts. Since childhood, Lindsay has cluded volunteering on a Hopi In- all-natural foods gourmet treats unique toys been interested in a career in the dian reservation in Arizona. collars & leads apparel & accessories gifts for pet lovers food industry. She worked part-time Although English is her second supplements holistic remedies aromatherapy at local restaurants, and was a val- language, Lisa Zhang scored a per- ued employee in the kitchen at Chez fect 800 on the verbal portion of her Catherine. SAT. She received a National Merit Remarkable Art Education Lindsay will attend The Culinary Commendation as well as the Ed- Institute of America in Hyde Park, ward Bloustein Distinguished N.Y., pursuing a four-year bachelor’s Scholar award and the AP Scholar Abrakadoodle®, the popular art education program degree in baking and pastry arts man- award. She is a member of the Na- is now available in your area! Kids explore, create, agement. tional Honor Society. Pediatric Advantage Leah Di Matteo has taken honors Lisa earned varsity letters in swim- and learn in action-packed classes filled with color, and AP courses in every subject area. ming and competed in the State and texture, shape and fun. Our classes are carefully OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY She has been on the honor roll every Junior Olympic Championships. She crafted to promote creativity and imaginative marking period in high school and is has been principal violinist for the Summer Handwriting thinking. In Abrakadoodle, children learn about and a member of the National Honor WHS Symphony Orchestra. She has Fine Motor Club Society. Her interests include field also been a volunteer at Children’s through art...all while having a blast! hockey, basketball, track and play- Specialized Hospital. July & August Don’t miss out! Summer ing the double bass in the WHS She plans to attend Cornell Uni- All Groups are led by Occupational Therapists Chamber Orchestra. She is a mem- versity in Ithaca, N.Y., where she Classes start June 27! Limited ber of several high school clubs and will major in biology. space is available. is president of the Junior Optimist Jacqueline DeLaFuente has Club. She has worked as a dog achieved excellence in one of the REGISTER NOW! walker, a babysitter and as a camp most demanding academic programs For Information: 908-654-4252 counselor. She is also an assistant at offered at WHS. She is a member of 908-232-4055 a local law office. the National Honor Society and is a [email protected] Leah has been accepted at the Uni- National Hispanic Merit Scholar. Her 414 Westfield Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090 versity of Delaware where she in- swimming skills helped the WHS tends to major in English and even- swim team win the Union County Please visit our website: tually study abroad. Championship for the past four years, www.abrakadoodle.com Allison Feldman is a member of and advance to the state finals. We also do: the National Honor Society and the She was able to compete and train • Birthday Parties MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. French National Honor Society. She at the Colorado Springs Olympic • Fundraisers Chair of the Family Law Department of writes for WHS’s award-winning Training Center, and earned the • Corporate Events weekly newspaper, Hi’s Eye, serv- honor of being named a U.S. Swim- DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI ing as the graphics editor. She plays ming Scholastic All-American, the for the field hockey team and runs first at WHS to receive this honor. 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 spring track. Her community in- She also writes for Hi’s Eye and THE BIGGEST MISTAKES volvement includes the senior youth serves as a peer minister at St. group at Temple Emanu-El, volun- Helen’s. WOMEN INVESTORS MAKE teering at Children’s Specialized This fall, Jackie will major in En- DIVORCE QUESTIONS? Hospital, at a soup kitchen, and at glish or psychology at Amherst Col- AND HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM Specializing in all aspects of Family Law cancer fundraiser events. lege, where she plans to join the Allison worked summers at Camp college swim team. including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, Harmony and as an assistant physi- child support, division of assets, palimony, cal therapist for an orthopedic medi- THE FINANCIAL SEMINAR FOR cal center. Her artistic talent has More Education SERIOUS WOMEN INVESTORS premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, resulted in her artwork being fea- on Pages 19 & 20 restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to tured in the Westfield Public School changed financial circumstances, residence Hosted By: Stewart A. Ritter removal from New Jersey, visitation Senior Vice President-Investments modifications and transfers of custody. When: Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law Where: The Westwood Union County Early Settlement Arbitration 438 North Avenue Panelist 25 years Garwood, NJ 07027 Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian Accredited Mediator Admission is free but space is limited. Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, For tickets please call Rosie DeSimone Williams & Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) at (908)-789-7827 or (800)-265-5736

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 PEREZ GETS 2 HITS, 2 RUNS, 2 RBI; COLONEY, 2 RBI SP-F Reds Stun Orioles, 6-4, In Youth Baseball Semifinals By DAVID B. CORBIN Reds first baseman Mike Perez Evan Lebransky led the Orioles Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times went 2-for-2, with a double and a with a two-run single and Raymond Seeded sixth, the Reds had their two-run single. Third baseman Sean Taylor ripped an RBI single and work cut out for them, but rose to the Coloney provided the key game-win- scored once. Matt D’Apuzzo had an occasion to stun the second-seeded ning two-run triple in the top of the RBI single. Brian Dempsey and Orioles, 6-4, in the Scotch Plains- fifth inning to snap a 4-4 tie. Mineo Nowell Whitehouse each tapped a Fanwood Youth Baseball Association had an RBI single and scored a run. single. Nick Petrow, Sam Brown and Major Division semifinals at Booth John Foti and Offitzer each singled Ian Johnston each scored a run. Field in Scotch Plains on June 18. and scored a run and Brendon Canover Oriole pitchers Nick Galasso and Reds pitchers Michael Caminetti, also scored a run. Brian Dempsey were throwing some Luke Mineo and Johanna Offitzer “We were very composed. We came heat, combining for 13 strikeouts – combined to limit the Orioles to five from behind. Everybody played as a Galasso with eight and Dempsey with hits while striking out six and yield- team. I couldn’t ask for more,” said five. The Reds, however, were able to ing just two walks. Reds Coach Ian McCarthy. capitalize on the six walks allowed by the Oriole pitchers and managed to bring four of them across the plate. “Our strength all year has been pitching. They are kids and the pres- sure probably got to us but they (Reds) beat our best. God bless them for that. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times I’m happy for them,” said Orioles RETURNING BLUE DEVIL OFFENSIVE THREAT…Sophomore attacker Ryan Yarusi, No. 4, led the Blue Devils with Coach Mike Dempsey. 43 total points and 18 assists while netting 25 goals. He also was second in ground balls with 54. The Reds’ pitching strategy worked out like a charm. Caminetti, a south- paw, tossed a lot of off-speed pitches ZAFFUTO, GALLAGHER, YARUSI RECEIVE HONORS and kept the Oriole batters off-bal- ance. When the Orioles adjusted and loaded the bases, in came the flame throwing Mineo who recorded four Devil Laxer Boys Finish 9-12, strikeouts in his one-and-two-thirds innings. Offitzer pitched the fifth and sixth innings and allowed just one walk and one single. “I picked Michael Caminetti be- Showed Flashes of Brilliance cause he is a lefty, he’s accurate and he throws a little softer. My speed guy, By DAVID B. CORBIN the next day with a 10-6 conquest of who made 335 saves, came up with a Mineo, I switch those guys around to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times West Windsor-Plainsboro South. Per- trunk-full of awards. Locally, he shared throw the cadence off. It’s a good Finishing with a 9-12 record in a haps the Blue Devils’ most impres- the team MVP Defense award with combination,” said Coach McCarthy. schedule that features top-five teams sive victory, however, came in a 6-3 senior defender Mike Patella. Zaffuto, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “The Reds had a tough road to get such as Summit, Delbarton and win over then No. 8 Seton Hall Prep. who made the Fitch Conference First MAKING CONTACT WITH THE BALL…Oriole batter Ian Johnston makes here. They made a great move by Ridgewood, the Westfield High After that game, Coach Benaquista Team, All-Courier News First Team contact with the ball in the first inning against the Reds. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 School boys lacrosse team displayed said, “It was a very good, complete and All-State First Team, also received flashes of brilliance that reminded game against a very good team. All All-American recognition. SMITH RAPS HOMER; NIGRO SMACKS 2 HITS, 3 RBI top-ranked opponents that they could aspects of our game were clicking. “He was the glue that kept our team not be taken lightly. Additionally, sev- We came out on fire like we have together,” said Coach Benaquista. “He eral Blue Devils produced top- done a couple of times this year. How- did a great job all year and was very notched individual statistics. ever, today the difference was in the consistent. Chris kept us in all the St. Jude Grasps the ‘Force’, On April 27, the Blue Devils gave second half. We came back at them games by continually stopping one- Head Coach Gerry Benaquista his and didn’t give them any ground to on-one shots as well as the outside 100th win with an impressive 8-7 gain momentum.” shots. He was an exceptional person Sets Back St. ‘Luke’, 11-7 victory over Mendham, then followed Senior goalkeeper Chris Zaffuto, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 RIVERA TOSSES FIVE-HITTER, SCALFARO GETS 2 RBI By DAVID B. CORBIN Park. Food will be provided by at bats useful by smacking two one- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Outback Steakhouse. All food and run singles and adding an RBI sacri- St. Jude fulfilled a quest and seized refreshments are free to the public fice fly. Gerry Reipe rapped an RBI the “force,” scoring five runs in the with a donation of $10. double and scored three times. Jim Marlins Knockout Rockies, 7-4 third inning and five more in the fifth “This year’s game is dedicated to Hoelzel (triple, run scored), Jim Steger to set back St. Luke, 11-7, in St. the memory of Kenny Gerbowski,” (RBI), Joe Guiliani and Bob Cuomo Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball Fugett said. (triple) had two hits apiece. Al Rezza League action at Brookside Park in With respect to the game on hand, had a two-run single and scored twice. In SP-F Youth Baseball Semis Scotch Plains on June 17. The Judes Jude’s Pat Nigro made all three of his Stan Liesniewski and Steve Ferro each had an RBI single and scored a run By FRED LECOMTE Marlin Manager Eric Birnbaum. person that got me scared today was while Pat Enright singled and scored Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times twice. “I took control and got everyone Alex Graham because he’s a big kid Scott Smith led the Lukes with a The fourth-seeded Marlins came pumped up in the dugout,” said Rivera. up there and he just guards the plate.” solo home run and a single while up with five runs in the sixth inning to “On the mound, I just threw fastballs. Rockies’ starting pitcher, Graham, scoring twice. Bill McKinney had grab a 7-4 victory over the previously I don’t like to throw changeups be- tossed two shutout innings, allowing two one-run singles and Ken Blaes undefeated, 13-0 Rockies in the semi- cause I play in the 60-90, and I don’t one hit while striking out four and want to become confused. The only singled twice and scored once. Paul finals of the Scotch Plains Fanwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Naldony tripled and scored a run, Youth Baseball Association Majors Jack Ley doubled and Larry Szenyi playoffs at Booth Field in Scotch Raider Summer Soccer Camps had a single, an RBI and a run scored. Plains on June 18. Starting pitcher Russ Voorhees singled and scored Marcus Rivera limited the Rockies to July 11-15 • July 25-29 twice and Art Hobble had a single and just five hits while seating eight and an RBI while Al Weber and Kevin St. walking one in five innings on the at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Fields Onge each singled. mound. Sean Reilly relieved in the Director: Tom Breznitsky, SP-FHS Boys Varsity Coach The Lukes turned four double plays sixth and shut down the Rockies with HOURS: (DP). Second baseman Voorhees ini- two strikeouts. “Kindersoccer”: 9am-11:30am tiated a 4-6 (Smith)-3 (Neil “The boys did a great job against a Grades 1-4: 9am-12pm LeStrange) DP in the second. Smith tremendous team like the Rockies; Grades 5-11: 9am-3pm however, when you have the pitch- initiated a short-to-first-to-home DP Call for Information and Applications in the fourth. Smith grabbed a liner ing, you always have a chance to win. Home of the 7 time We had tremendous pitching and I NJ State Champion 908-322-6102 and stepped on second in the fifth and Boys’ Soccer Team [email protected] Voorhees added another 4-6-3 DP in think that was the difference,” said the sixth. Jude’s Reipe made a sec- ond-to-first DP in the second inning. JOIN THE SQUAD!! Jude scored a run in the bottom of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the first when Reipe scored on Nigro’s A LITTLE OUT OF RANGE…St. Luke first baseman Neil LeStrange can’t quite single to center. St. Luke answered Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad get a bad throw as St. Luke’s Al Rezza zips safely to first. seeks volunteers CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 to train as EMTs and Dispatchers. totaled 15 hits, including two doubles SCHOOL IS OUT - TIME FOR SUMMER CAMP!!! and two triples, while the Lukes to- EMTs: Weekday (9am–1pm & 1–5pm) slots perfect for parents of school age children taled 13 hits, including a double, a SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH: Dispatchers: triple and a home run. 2 hrs/wk (daytime) and some weekend time required With his mind somewhat preoccu- Childcare reimbursement is available! pied with the future, St. Luke team Captain Luke Fugett, also the Chair- GIVE YOUR CHILD A LEG UP ON THE COMPETITION Call the recruiting committee at man of the Scotch Plains Charity Cup, wanted to remind all of the upcoming AUG 1-4 • FUTURE STAR CAMP - AUG 5-8 • AGES 8-16 • SKILLS CAMP (908) 233-2500 or SKILLED COLLEGE AND HS COACHES • BEST RATES • BOYS & GIRLS • QUALITY INSTRUCTION • PRIZES AND AWARDS Charity Cup softball game to be THE CAMP FOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS RUN BY BASKETBALL COACHES!!! 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By FRED LECOMTE to turn over the ball. Even more impres- By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sive, Tri-Captain senior first home Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times With nine talented seniors, a rela- Lizzie Trimble was the Blue Devils’ tively young core of players and first biggest threat on attack as a key shooter It was the kind of scholastic sports Union County Tournament. help. And a 19-4 jayvee team featur- appearances; P-SS Tom Ricciuti, a year Head Coach Liz Coulson, the and play maker in the eight meter. season that most schools would be The field hockey team managed just ing Dan Pritsker, Terrell Shaw and hard-thrower and cleanup hitter who Westfield High School girls lacrosse “Although we’re losing some key very happy with – around a .667 over- 14 goals in a 4-10-3 season, and Pete Antonelli should provide big- will be back for his fourth year as a team finished the season, 8-8, but senior playmakers, I truly believe we all winning percentage for all sports, Maggie McFadden’s team was senior- time assistance. starter, like Murray; 1B Alex Zierler, finished in style. will only be better next year,” said four county championships, a couple dominated. The Blue Devils will open No team had a bigger turnaround who tied school records with two hom- “From the beginning, I was im- Coulson. of sectional titles and one state trophy. their 33rd field hockey season just six than girls hoops, where Joe Marino’s ers in one game (both grand slams) pressed, not only by the skill level, but Team balance and strong leader- But at Westfield High School, where wins from 300. team recovered from a winless 2004 and eight RBI in a game; 2B Mike also by the genuine enthusiasm for the ship can be expected from next year’s the bar is set a little bit higher because Ed Tirone’s tennis team should be a season to go 9-13 and be way more than Diaz, who put together another great sport and the determination to become girl’s lacrosse team. of the sports tradition, the 2004-05 force this fall, with seven letter win- competitive in most of its games. Fresh- offensive season and tied the school better players,” said Coulson. “We have a very strong junior class year was not among the most memo- ners back from a 17-2 team whose men Erin Miller (377 points), Stephanie mark of three doubles in a game; P- “Throughout the entire season, I really who demonstrated tremendous strength rable. Like it or not, a school is judged only losses were by 3-2 scores to Slodyczka (251 points, 188 rebounds) DH Brandon Cuba, who came on as a emphasized pushing themselves in on defense with Sam Zucker and Lauren as an athletic giant by its success in Millburn and J.P. Stevens. and Gabby O’Leary led the way. hitter and pitched a couple of solid practice in order to better themselves Sinnenberg,” added Coulson. football, boys basketball, wrestling Juniors Tara Daly and Erin The wrestling team suffered its first games; 3B Jay Anderson and 3B/SS and their teammates. I wanted them to Coulson plans to get plenty of offen- and baseball. And in those sports this Roudebush will be the big guns for winless season since 1941, the first Josh Gerckens, who both flashed some year, WHS was 1-9, 11-10, 0-16, 17- Bev Torok’s volleyball team, which year of the program (which then was fine glove work; P-CF Craig Ellis, a 10 for a combined 29-45. Forget the was 16-7. canceled until 1958-59). There were smooth-fielding outfielder who with state golf champs, the county champs Jack Martin and Thom Hornish al- only six able-bodied letter winners, Ricciuti and Cuba will give Brewster in swimming and tennis and the solid ways produce strong cross-country but only one (Tom DelDuca) gradu- a solid 1-2-3 on the mound; and Dave soccer, track and cross-country teams. teams, and that shouldn’t change in ates. Matt Kamel (14-17 at 119), An- Kaplow, who is too good to not get a We were 29-45 in the so-called “ma- the fall. Jeff Perrella and Kris Kagan drew Shaffer (23-7 at 152), Mark Boyd regular spot somewhere next spring. jor” sports. return for Martin’s team, which lost (18-9 at 160), Dan Whitney (23-9 at Softball coach Tara Pignoli must be “If you want to get your props, you only to Cranford and won the North 2 171) and Colin Willard (9-3 at 189) feeling about the same. Despite losing have to be good at the non-country Group 4 sectional title. Hornish’s girls give coach Glen Kurz some hope, and four-year starter Lauren Gelmetti and club sports,” cross country/track coach had an 8-1 record, losing only to Scotch there’s also guys like Bobby Mroz, dependable 2B Katie Smith, Pignoli Jack Martin said. Plains-Fanwood, and won their sec- Matt Shaffer, Zach Bullek and Steve returns eight starters, including Having said that, there were cer- ond straight sectional crown. Annie Cruikshank, who spent most of the standouts in CF M.K. Flannery, SS tainly way more highlights than Onishi will be missed, but Carly Oliff season battling injuries. Kristina Fietkiewicz and C Jillian Olsen. lowlights. Here’s a look back, and a and the Driscoll sisters, Margaret and With five of his seven letter winners George Kapner became WHS’s all- look ahead: Rose, should keep WHS at the front of returning, veteran bowling coach Mike time winningest coach this year, and FALL: Things just never clicked the pack. Tirone will look to improve on a 12-1 his tennis team won the county cham- for the football team, which had some Senior Ally Psyhojos and juniors team that was just fourth in the county pionship for the first time since 1998 nice players returning for their senior Claire MacDonald, Liz Falzon and and eighth at sectionals. (the 25th time overall). With Kevin year – Marc Dowling, Bryan Power, Catherine Cordeiro will be the keys Dennis Doherty’s ice hockey team Shallcross, Ravi Netravali and Evan Rich Stewart, Mike Finne, Mark for the WHS gymnastics team as it went 13-8-5 and qualified for the state Eisenberg all back in singles after Harbaugh and Mike Patella – but just tries to regain county and sectional tournament for the first time since strong freshman years, and Lee never got it going completely. You win dominance. 1999. While Ed Kramkowski, Brent Bernstein and Jack Trimble at doubles, Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times with defense, and the ’04 defense fell WINTER: Swimming again was Davis, Greg Speir and Ryan Madaras you know Kapner – who is 15 wins ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL…The Blue Devil girls lacrosse team show apart, allowing a school record 297 the big sport of the season, with the will be missed, there are more than a from passing Tony Berardo as WHS’s solidarity before a game. This year’s team finished with an even, 8-8, record and points. Take out the 28-7 consolation girls capturing the county (tied with dozen lettermen back, including all-time winningest tennis coach – will look to have an even more successful season next year. game win over Edison and the “D” Scotch Plains-Fanwood) and sectional standout freshman goalie Eric be looking for a late-season bus ride to gave up over 30 points per game. With titles, and the boys winning at coun- Zagorski. Mercer County Park in West Windsor, practice under the kind of pressure we sive muscle from starters, Mary-Kate veterans Mike Ince and Bobby Mroz ties and losing sectionals to would see in games. I think that those Luker and Julie Shelman as go-to SPRING: While the golf team and not just to watch some other team at end, Cowles Stewart and Santo Nardi Bridgewater on a tiebreaker. dominated the spring season, captur- play for a state title. times when they did, their hard work midfielders. Speed and defensive ma- at tackles, linebackers Will Harbaugh, Jaime Ruszala’s girls team took a ing its second state title in three years, Golf coach John Turnbull will have paid off in our closest games when we turity may put the Devils in the hunt for Ryan Yarusi and Tyrell Simmons, and huge hit at graduation, with Kirsten the rest of the spring sports could be a few tears at graduation Monday. He came away with a win.” county and sectional honors nest year. DBs Chris Cassett, Terron Rogers, Selert, Amanda Dickson, Jackie crying “Wait til next year” because of will watch basically his entire team, The Blue Devils worked around “We proved ourselves and to our Will Jenkins, Jayshawn King and An- DeLaFuente, Lauren Winchester, the talent returning. other than Jimmy Arbes, receive a their experienced midfielders and got opponents that we are a force to be drew Shaffer, things should be better. Lizzie Trimble, Christine Clark, Neda Nowhere is that more obvious than diploma. stronger as the season progressed. reckoned with,” said Coulson. “We And with rumors of some “run and Simaika and Lisa Zhang all walking the baseball team. Bob Brewster has Mike Woods and Mike Gorski, two During their last three games, they will look to take that strength into shoot” offense for QBs Nick DeRosa the aisle. But there is a nice nucleus 386 coaching victories and should join of the best pole vaulters in WHS his- faced three tough opponents next season and only continue to build and Cassett, and wideouts John returning, led by Brittany Reyes, the 400 Club early next spring. The tory, will be away at college next year, (Hunterdon Central, Voorhees and upon it.” Gagliano and Ryan Sharkey, things Darrell Ann Smith, Katie Morgan, graduation losses from this year’s 17- but Jeff Perrella returns as one of NJ’s North Hunterdon). could be happening on the brand new Kylie Fraser, Julie Cederroth, Alexi 10 team include speedy Sam Kim, premier distance runners. In girls track, “They really stepped it up when it Westfield Selected field at Kehler Stadium this fall. (Re- Kuska and Liz Hawkins. Bryan Power, Chris Hild and the hard- Emily MacNeil and Annie Onishi will counted and it showed they were not member, the jayvees were 7-3 and the The boys swim team returns most of to-replace Billy Hearon, who put to- be tough to replace, but Nancy going to give up or let anyone take Golf Team of Year freshmen went 9-1!) its big guns – Pat Daurio, Luke Baran, gether one of the more spectacular all- Carpenter’s teams are always solid, so away what they knew could be theirs,” It comes as no surprise that the The good news for WHS boys soccer P.J. Harley, Brandon Cuba, Kyle around seasons since Brian Ciemniecki long for more of the same. said Coulson. “They really proved Westfield High School golf team has last fall was that the jayvee went 15-0- Murray, Dan McGrory, Phil Anton, was playing. Hearon was 6-2 as a TRIVIA QUESTION themselves during those contests, been selected as the High School Golf 2 (tying Scotch Plains and Kearny 0-0). Matt Blutfield and Matt Green – and pitcher, hit .418, had 18 extra-base Name the former WHS soccer player when it could have gone either way. Team of the Year by The Star Ledger, The bad news was the varsity went 2- will get some big-time help from in- hits (two short of Lamont Turner’s who had a recurring role during the They were focused and were deter- considering the Blue Devils won their 12-3, the worst record in the sport’s 42 coming freshmen Chris DeLaFuente, school record) and was just a super- first season of Hill Street Blues. (An- mined. I was extremely proud of their second Tournament of Champions in years at WHS. Coach George Kapner Matt Morgan and Max Blum, among solid guy. swer in September, when the Devil’s effort shown throughout the season, three years. All four of the Blue Dev- returns 13 veterans and will be anxious others. But look at who does return: All- Den returns) but especially during those tight ils’ top golfers received All-Group to start the rebuilding process. Kevin Everly continues to do a great State C Mike Murray, who broke four The Devil’s Den will be taking off games because they played with heart recognition and two of them, Ryan Katie Egan’s first year as girls soc- job with the boys basketball team, but school records this year (season bat- the rest of the summer, and hopefully and really dug deep for those wins.” Shallcross and Jimmy Arbes, were cer coach went pretty well, a 13-6-3 he has some holes to fill after losing ting average, career hits, career RBI, return in the fall when the 2005-06 Tri-Captain senior defensive wing named to the All-State First Team. record. While she must replace nine Bryan Power, Billy Hearon and two- career doubles), tied two others (ca- season opens up at Westfield High and midfielder Elsa Werner, senior While Shallcross and Arbes made the seniors, there are 15 letter winners year captain Eric Hayes. Sophomores reer home runs; RBI in a game), threw School. If there are things to be written midfielder Anne Siwulec and senior All-Group 4 First Team, Garrett Cockren returning, plus girls like JoAnn Mike Venezio and Tom Bonard got out 12 of the 38 runners attempting to about over the summer, please contact defensive winger Katie Cole-Kelly were and Nick Petrarca made the All-Group 4 Mathew and Lindsay Sauerwein from lots of playing time and Josh Gerckens, steal bases, and also only struck out us and let us know at [email protected]. strong on ground balls and careful not Second and Third Teams, respectively. a 12-3-3 jayvee team that won the Tom Bottini and Terron Rogers will one time (looking) in over 100 plate And remember, Go Blue Devils!

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 23, 2005 Page 13 St. Jude Jolts Veteran Hunters Track Down St. Luke, 11-7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 with one in the second when Blaes Shady Lane Softballers, 7-5 and Hobble singled and St. Onge ripped an RBI single to left. The Lukes took a 3-1 lead in the By FRED LECOMTE “Our bread and butter is the middle Kevin Filipski sizzled a double to third. Naldony hammered his triple Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the lineup,” said Cuccaro. “Any- left, Kevin Mooney singled and Mark to center and scored on Szenyi’s sac Hunter Avenue, who boasts a 7-2 where we stack it, we are a good Betau worked a walk to load the bases. fly. Voorhees and Weber singled and record, seized a 7-5 victory in a very lineup, top to bottom, but the middle Al Betau jumped all over a 3-2 count McKinney hopped an RBI single to close and defensively well-played really has to come through and we did and drilled a two-run double. left. Highlighted by Hoelzel’s triple game over Shady Lane in Fanwood that. The top of the order got on base Hunter added a run in the fifth and RBI double from Riepe and Old Men’s Softball Association ac- and it was our job to knock ‘em in.” when Wein singled and scored on an Lesniewski, the Judes took a 6-3 lead tion at Forest Park on June 17. Hunter In the bottom of the inning, Laner RBI single by Penczak. in the bottom of the inning. veteran pitcher Al Manzi gave up 10 Robbie Denner bashed a double to “The key play was the shortstop Smith whacked his solo homer in hits and struck out two. left and scored on a two-out single by (Kluckas) making the throw with his the fourth but the Judes added five Hunter Al Penczak pounded a Breuninger. Hunter cranked out two back to the play and made the catch in more runs in the fifth to up their lead double and a single and had three more runs in the second. Wein beat the fifth inning. That took them out of to 11-4. Szenyi and Voorhees scored David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RBI. Frank Cuccaro singled and out the throw to first, Cuccaro scooted an inning. We came back, scored a A LITTLE OUT OF REACH…St. Luke catcher Larry Szenyi attempts to put the knocked in a run. Tom Perrotta ripped safely to first on an infield miscue run and two runs up is good enough in the sixth and Smith scored in the tag on St. Jude’s Steve Ferro as he scores the fourth of five runs in the fifth inning. seventh to finalize the scoring. a two-RBI single and Phil Wein had and Penczak scorched his two-run for this team,” said Manzi. “I threw two singles. double to right. the same except with a little more St. Luke 012 102 1 7 St. Jude 105 050 x 11 “It felt pretty good to come out and Shady Lane plated two runs in the experience; however, for an old man, SP-F Reds Stun Orioles, 6-4, play a sound defensive game, how- third. Mark Betau lashed a triple to I noticed this year my change-up for WF’s Flannery Gets ever our hitting is still a little off,” right and brother Matt thumped a some reason has been better. I love it, All-Group Honors said Hunter team captain Cuccaro. triple to left. Forte laced an RBI single that’s the only reason why I do it.” In Youth Baseball Semifinals “Breuninger, for their team played a to center to cut the lead to three. The Shady Lane 102 200 5 Westfield High School junior Mary great game. He’s a hard thrower but Laners added two runs in the fourth. Hunter 420 01x 7 Kate Flannery received All-Group 4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 we were able to get enough runs across Third Team honors by The Star Led- putting him (Mineo) in when we had run single to right. to win. The great equalizer, I thought, ger. Flannery and Scotch Plains- the bases loaded with one out,” said The Reds knotted the score, 3-3, in was Manzi. He is pretty much what Fanwood senior Tayler Cianciotta Coach Dempsey. “That really turned the third. Foti and Offitzer both walked makes us go. He had great location, were also selected to the All-Union the tide for them.” and Perez ripped a two-run single. good velocity and we made the plays County (UC) First Team. The Reds scored a run in the top of The Orioles, however, regained the behind him.” Flannery, an outfielder, did not com- the second when Perez cracked a lead with a run in the bottom of the Laner ace Hal Breuninger permit- mit an error all season and finished double to center and scored on inning. Johnston, who was on first, ted seven hits, struck out two and with a .463 batting average with 24 Mineo’s single to right-center. The darted to third on Dempsey’s single walked 11. At the plate, he went 2- runs scored and 10 stolen bases. Orioles answered with three in the and scored on D’Apuzzo’s single up for-3 and scored a run. Al Betau Cianciotta, a second baseman, batted bottom of the inning. After D’Apuzzo the middle. blasted a two-run double, Matt Betau .383 with four triples, four doubles, grounded out, Whitehouse reached In the fourth, Canover, who walked ripped an RBI triple and Mike Forte 29 RBI’s and 23 runs scored. first on an error and scooted to second and sped to third on Foti’s single, poked an RBI single. Blue Devil Lauren Gelmetti, Raider on a passed ball. Brown walked. alertly scored the tying run when Foti “I had a hard time finding the strike Kelli Kaskiw and Union Catholic Whitehouse attempted to take third was thrown out attempting to steal zone and getting comfortable, however Viking Danielle Chapla were named on another passed ball but was unsuc- second. In the fifth inning, Perez I settled in during the last four innings to the All-UC Second Team. Raider cessful. Brown skipped into second. walked, Mineo reached safely on a and was able to find some strikes,” said Elaine Piniat and Blue Devil Katie Taylor followed with an RBI single, throwing error and Coloney slashed Breuninger. “On the other side, we Smith were named to the All-UC Third Petrow reached safely on a throwing his two-run triple down the first could not put it together. We didn’t hit Team. error and Lebransky lashed his two- baseline. right out of the box and that really came “That was clutch,” McCarthy said into play, so we were unable to put the Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Colony’s triple. “Their team was necessary runs on the board.” THE GREAT EQUALIZER… Veteran pitcher Al Manzi of the Hunter Avenue great. It was just our day.” The Hunters loaded up and banged softball team brings good location and velocity to the plate. Manzi, after 25 plus Also playing for the Orioles were in four runs in the first. Wein and Chris years on the mound, continues to love the game. Brian Camfield and Fred Feller. Kluckas walked, Cuccaro yanked an Michael Risenberg, Julian McCarthy, RBI single to right and Steve Kamins Matt Jegede, Brendan Farrell and strolled to first on a pass. Perrotta then Musa Ali also played for the Reds. stepped up to the dish and tattooed a Reds 012 120 6 two-run single to right and Mike Ewing Orioles 031 000 4 followed with a sac fly. WF’s Murray Selected All-State First Team

Westfield High School junior Mike runs, also made the All-UC First Team Murray was selected to the All-State as well as the All-Group 3 Third Team. First Team in baseball by The Star Blue Devil pitcher Billy Hearon (All- Ledger. Murray was one of three Blue UC First Team) finished with a 6-2 Devils, to receive All-Union County record, a 2.54 ERA and recorded 45 (UC) recognition. strikeouts. He also batted .418 with Murray, First Team All-Group 4 23 RBI and 33 runs scored. and First Team All-UC, did not com- Union Catholic Viking Andrew mit an error, batted .519 with 40 RBI Koncen was selected to the All-UC David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and 38 runs scored. Raider Chris Second Team and Blue Devil Mike MAKING THE FORCE PLAY…Reds shortstop Johanna Offitzer, No. 2, gets the D’Annunzio, who batted .471 with Diaz was named to the All-UC Third force out on Oriole Nick Galasso and prepares to throw to first. 26 RBI, 27 runs scored and five home Team.

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PUBLICATION Devil Laxer Boys Finish 9-12, Marlins Knockout Rockies, 7-4 Showed Flashes of Brilliance In SP-F Youth Baseball Semis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 on and off the field. Also, his leader- and 35, respectively. Senior attacker walking one. Anthony Scalfaro al- come up against Graham, who might ship stood out during games.” Andrew Schott (22 goals, 11 assists) tied have hit a home run to win the game,” Senior midfielder Matt Gallagher lowed two runs on one hit, struck out junior attacker Ryan Sharkey (21 goals, five and walked two in two-and-one- said Reilly. was the team’s Offensive MVP and 12 assists) in total points with 33. Schott “I’m proud of the Rockies team. named Fitch Conference Honorable third innings. Reliever Nick Sebolao also had 42 ground balls while Sharkey scattered three hits, struck out two They never gave up. The kids have a Mention. Gallagher led the Blue Dev- scooped 26. lot of character. They’re good gentle- ils with 27 goals and was third in total and walked four. Senior midfielder Brady Lau was “Their pitching and defense was men, they play hard and my hat is off points with 32 while scooping up 31 third in assists with 14 and added seven to the other team. When you’re unde- ground balls. really good. We played hard but they goals, while scooping 51 ground balls played a little harder,” said Scalfaro. feated, they come gunning for you “Matt was a great senior leader, (fourth on team). Sophomore midfielder and they played a fine game,” said always stayed positive and believed “We did our best, but just didn’t get Luke Baran (2 goals, 1 assist) was third the hits when we needed them. Our Rockies Manager Joe Sebolao. “Our in the team, a true team player,” said in ground balls with 52. Junior boys know that they can play with Benaquista. “He was a great shot and pitching and fielding was good, how- midfielder Mike Bialick contributed ever we didn’t make the plays that we anybody. Today wasn’t their day, how- finisher. Matt fought through injuries David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times six goals, seven assists and 23 ground could,” added Sebolao. ever they are champions inside.” all season. He did very well for us in balls, while senior midfielder David OUTMANEUVERING DEFENDERS…Senior attacker Andrew Schott, No. 5, the second half of the season when he scored 22 goals and had 11 assists for the Blue Devils. Schott also had 42 ground The Marlins struck for two in the top Marlins 002 050 7 Iannazzone (5 goals, 5 assists) also had balls. of the third. Dylan Mruczinski and Reilly Rockies 002 020 4 was not injured.” 23 ground balls. Junior midfielder Nick Sophomore midfielder Ryan Yarusi DeRosa (9 goals, 1 assist) had 30 ground received the team’s Coaches Award, balls. Senior midfielder Tom Tresnan was Second Team Fitch Conference (1 assist) had nine ground balls and Union County Sr. Men’s 50+ and an All-State Honorable Mention. junior Christian Luker had a goal and Yarusi led the Blue Devils with 43 three ground balls. total points and 18 assists while net- Defensively, seniors Jonathan Softball League Results: ting 25 goals. He also was second in Herttua and Max Thomas (1 assist) ground balls with 54. had 36 and 32 ground balls, respec- 50+ DIVISION 1: Koehler, Dennis Kosowicz and Chip “He was the hardest worker, day in tively. Senior Bryan Skorge (2 goals, TEAM W L Weiss each had three hits. and day out. He had a lot of desire and 1 assist) and juniors Kevin Maus and Antone’s Pub & Grill 11 1 Creative Industries 15, Legg Mason D&K Associates 10 2 0 Weichert was one of our biggest competitors,” Tom Bottini (1 assist) each had 19 Linwood Inn 8 4 Coach Benaquista said. “Ryan’s re- ground balls. Seniors Andrew Lombardi/Greenkeepers 7 5 Dom Deo threw a nine-hitter, the fusal to surrender portrayed what type Prunesti, Kevin Anderson and Marc league’s first shutout of the season. Weichert 50+ DIVISION 2: Demo Cervelli and Rich Vitaliano had of player he is, a great athlete as well Dowling had 13, 12 and 11 ground TEAM W L as a great lacrosse player. His relent- Awnings Galore 7 5 three hits for Creative. 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Relief pitcher Fred sists. Patella scooped 49 ground balls Il Giardino Ristorante 8 4 Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times team, which according to coach L.A. Law 4 7 DeMartino allowed only two runs over SHUT DOWN…Relief pitcher Sean Reilly recorded two strikeouts in the sixth to and had three goals and four assists. Benaquista have the cohesiveness as Legg Mason 1 11 the last four innings to get the victory. secure a 7-4 Marlin victory and the win for pitcher Marcus Rivera. Sophomore attacker Joe Simone (33 well as the team spirit to want to be the L.A. Law 11, Creative Industries 6 ground balls), who scored 19 goals, was Antone’s Pub 18, Marion/Jacobson Solid defense and timely hitting by best. The Blue Devils will be ready to Roofing 10 both walked and moved to second and second in assists and total points with 16 take the next step next season. the Lawyers created problems for the Scotch Plains Men’s Antone’s got three hits apiece from undefeated Creators. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 23, 2005 Page 15 WF Red Sox Stop Cards, 11-7, Highland’s Bill Reichle Is a In International League Final Coach/Teacher for All Seasons WESTFIELD – On June 18, the the third and held the Red Sox score- When Highland Swim Coach Bill three assistant coaches. Red Sox of the International League less. The Cardinals scored two runs Reichle stepped on the pool deck at Reichle, who in college captained defeated the Cardinals, 11-7. The in the third to make the score 5-3. the Scotch Plains Club for the first the St. Bonaventure team, has kept Cardinals ended their regular season Charlie Scott and Joseph McDonald, time 20 years ago, he had no idea that active swimming, running a number with a 9-2 record, while the second who both walked, scored on two wild he would still be there today. One of marathons and patrolling the out- place Red Sox finished with a 9-3 pitches. thing that was as cer- field for several local record. In the fourth, Will Cronen reached tain then as it is today, softball teams. Base- In finals, the Red Sox took a 3-0 base for the Sox on a hard shot past however, is that the ball was where he got lead in the first inning. Evan Fried- first. Red Sox reliever Jake Harris highly successful club his athletic start as his man and Jordan Clausen walked and pitched a scoreless fourth inning sur- and high school coach mother started a league Jack Rickles, Christian Barber and viving a walk and hit batter Michael loves being around the when he was growing Tom Malley each singled. Alex Luzzi Jones. In the fifth, Ryan Elliott blasted water and the young up in Irvington, which singled and Mike Giacone got hit by a solo home run for the Cards. swimmers he has had became known as the a pitch but the Cards failed to score in The Red Sox scored six runs in the FLIGHT 4 CHAMPS…The Westfield Wildcats finished with a 6-2-2 record and the opportunity to “Sally League” recog- the first. sixth. Harris, Clausen and Sean took first place in Flight 4 for the Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Association. work with. nizing her efforts. Bill’s The Red Sox added two runs in the Doherty all walked. Barber and Pictured, left to right, are: front row: Amanda Mongiove, Jenna Karnofsky, Kim While Reichle has 80-year-old father re- Hoffman, Gabby Panarese, Katherine Fox, Bianca Di Bella, Kelly Biglin and had a wealth of suc- cently stopped playing second. Adam Firestone, Justin Brody Firestone tapped RBI singles and Jus- Jillian Mongiove; middle row: Caroline Bertoni, Rica Lakub, Isabel Weisman, and Alex Rothfelder walked while tin Brody looped a two-run single. cess at Highland with softball, which may be Alie Merkelson, Alie Spera, Tess Lukowiak and Sarah Knapp; back row: Coach 20 winning seasons, as another sure sign that Andrew Goldfarb and Friedman both Cards Joseph McDonald and Jimmy Jeff Hoffman. Not pictured: Julia Fisher and Coach Steve Fisher. singled. The Cards answered with a Doyle singled in the sixth. Declan well as several state Bill Reichle Reichle will be work- run on walks to Jordan Siegel and Fitzmaurice and Tripp Heffernan championships at The ing with local youth for Eric Solomon and two hit batters. walked, Eric Solomon singled and a Friedlander’s Seniors Earn Pingry School where he coaches and years to come. Henry Hershey took the mound in wild pitch led to three runs. teaches, it is seeing how the kids develop and give back to the sport WTA Men’s Masters that keeps him coming back. Bronze in Int’l Softball When Reichle joined Highland, the Tennis Ladder Told The Friedlander Group senior soft- claimed Santo from Hampton. “Be- program had about 70 swimmers. The standings of the WTA Men’s ball team comprised of players from sides running the bases for them- Today, over 140 swimmers partici- Masters singles as of June 19 are all of New Jersey captured Bronze in selves, guys like McLaughlin, Pep pate in the six-week summer pro- listed below. The work to renovate the Men’s A 50+ Division this week- and Tommy Straneiro (Scotch Plains) gram. Several of the current swim- the Tamaques courts should have be- end in Manassas, Virginia. The ISF run for other players every inning. mers are sons and daughters from gun on June 20, but players should World Cup is an annual tournament Pep and Tommy then hustle to the some of Reichle’s former teams. find courts at Elm Street or Memorial that draws teams from across the U.S. outfield and run down balls into the Reichle estimated that he has coached courts or make other accommoda- and abroad. This year, teams repre- gaps or at the fence. Both guys made over 1,000 swimmers at Highland. tions for the next two months. The senting Canada, Venezuela and Japan great catches throughout the week- Reichle gets particular satisfaction next reporting period ends on July 3. participated in the 2005 World Cup in end to keep us in games.” when swimmers enjoy the sport 1. Mike McGlynn (2) * various age groups and divisions. For the past three years, the team enough that as they develop, they 2. Joe Donnolo (1) * Friedlander’s came from behind in has been sponsored by the Jeff Fried- want to teach young swimmers them- 3. Hank Koehler (4) * selves. There could be no better illus- 4. Chris Wendel (6) * the elimination round to knock off a lander and The Friedlander Group, 5. Don Dohm (1) * strong New York State team. They an Insurance Agency in Hillsborough. tration of this than his current staff at 6. Bob Kolesik (2) followed the win by beating the divi- “It’s always a pleasure to give your Highland. Allison Hessemer and 7. Dewey Rainville sion favorite from Maryland. sponsor some hardware to display,” Morgan Larkin, current college swim- 8. George Sincox mers who started under Reichle, and 9. Henry Williams “We started out a low seed in the remarked Pepe. “Today, it’s Bronze. * reported match played in reporting finals and had to fight our way through At the next tournament we’ll shoot current team member Erin O’Connor, period to the medal round,” said Westfield’s for Gold again.” headed to college next year, are his (#) number of matches reported. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Red Sox recently won the Frank Pepe, Friedlander’s Captain. Westfield International League playoffs. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; “It took a lot out of us to get past Tom Malley, Evan Friedman, Jack Rickles, Justin Brody and Sean Doherty; Maryland. We came down with key second row, Alex Rothfelder, Ryan Hobson, Adam Firestone, Andrew Goldfarb players still convalescing injuries. and Jake Harris; back row, Larry Rickles, Jeff Harris, Will Cronen, Jordan Coach Mike Santo made smart moves Clausen, Mark Friedman and Christian Barber. Not pictured: Shawn Doherty. to save wear and tear on us, but in the end we came up against the hot-hit- SPF 8’s Shut Out Clark Baseballers, 10-0 ting Chicago team and ran out of gas, not heart.” The Scotch Plains Fanwood (SPF) SPF’s pitching was masterful in John McLaughlin of Mountainside 8-year-old summer tournament base- recording the shutout, with 14 of the and Bob Griffin of Willingboro were ball team began its season with a 10- 15 outs via strikeouts. Rodgers pitched selected to the tournament’s All- 0 victory over Clark in the Roselle the first three innings and struck out World Team. McLaughlin came in to Park tournament. eight of the nine batters he faced. pitch in big games and contributed SPF took a 1-0 lead in the first Harcourt followed and struck out five both offense and defense, while Grif- inning when Danny Harcourt knocked of the next six batters and Matt Marino fin hit just under .700 for the tourna- in Jeffrey Rodgers. In the third in- came in and got the last strikeout to ment. ning, SPF added three more runs with end the game. “The ball played in Major or A RBI from Zachary Lipshitz, Kevin Danny Babis, JT Bierne, Connor Division isn’t like your local recre- Maxwell and Ryan Jensen. In the Danik, Johnny DelSordi, Christian ational league. At this age, to play fourth inning, SPF added five runs Isolda, VJ Makris, Ryan McSherry three, four or more games on hot days with Rodgers knocking in two runs and Garrett Zito provided key contri- and into the late evening, where com- and Lipshitz, Maxwell and Jensen butions. Manager Scott Rodgers and bined scoring eclipse 30-40 runs each each driving in a run. Tyler Kovacs assistant coaches Leo Danik, Jerry game, takes a special breed of player, knocked in the final run in the fifth. Lipshitz and Scott Marino led the team. and we have a team full of them,” “Your Jersey Shore Connection” Spring Lake-Sea Girt Westfield $2,850,000 May be seen Sunday, 1-4pm. 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By MICHAEL KIERNER green. This type of thinking will re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lieve some of the pressure and will That magic number, 100! So many help you relax, while you are trying golfers want to break 100, but find it to hit a shot. difficult to achieve. I believe with a Now that you are on, or close to, the little coaching, this achievement is not green, your short game will be very difficult. The first thing you must do is important. From 30 yards and in is to change the par of the golf course. If where you should spend the majority the par is 72, add 18 strokes and make of your practice if you want to break the par now 90. Now you are trying to 100. Make sure you always two-putt play bogey golf. We have learned from or occasionally one-putt. watching golf on television that bo- Being able to chip or pitch rela- geys are not good but if you bogey tively well is also extremely impor- every hole you will shoot 90. tant. Next time you play, keep a sec- This leads me to the next idea to ond score from 30 yards and closer. If

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times follow when trying to break 100. Giv- that score is more than half of your NATIONAL SOFTBALL CHAMP…Chick Miller of Westfield dons his medal ing yourself an extra shot on each total score, this is the reason why you PROUD SEASON…Despite losing their last game of the season to Cranford, 2- for being a member of the New Jersey Over 75 Softball League team, the New hole will take pressure off of your cannot break 100. So if you can put 0, on June 18, the Scotch Plains Blue Sharks U12 Girls soccer team had much to Jersey Embers based in West Orange, that won the National Sr. Olympic Softball long shots. You will need to put your your tee shot in play, take some pres- be proud of this spring. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Rebecca Digiacomo, title by edging a team from Ohio, 8-7, in Pittsburgh, Pa. on June 6-8. Miller still tee shot in play and then you have two sure off your second shot and have an Kara Gaynor, Melissa McKenna, Jessica DiGiacomo, Desli DeMarsico and Annie plays for the Legg Mason team of the Union County Sr. 60+ Softball League. more shots to get on or around the efficient short game, you will start to Rubin; standing, Lauren Berk, Jessica Feeley, Sarah Lazarus, Erin Brown, green. break 100. Amanda Rodriguez, Emily Cohen, Lauren Buckley, Toni Ann Capece and Alyssa U14 Arsenal Completes WF’s Wendel Wins For example, you are playing a Micheal Kiener is the Head Teach- Young 360-yard par four. Hitting your tee ing Professional at Shackamaxon Golf Fine Soccer Season High Jump Event shot just 200 yards in play will leave & Country Club. For more informa- The Westfield Arsenal U-14 soccer you 160 yards to the green. Remem- tion about lessons please call, (908) CWS Centurions to Compete Adam Wendel, a recent Westfield ber, you have two shots to get it on the team finished their season with an High School graduate, competed at 233-3989. 11-4-4 record and took second place the New Jersey International Meet at In Sweden’s Gothia Cup in their final tournament in Ocean Colts Neck High School on June 11 last weekend. and placed first with a jump of 6’8” The CWS Centurions, a locally Held each year in Gothenberg, The Arsenal has played together (2.03m). based select soccer team from Sweden, the Gothia Cup is the largest for six years under the guidance of This was Wendel’s first meet in Westfield, Scotch Plains and the sur- international soccer tournament, at- various coaches, most recently Alex over a year-and-a-half, since being rounding area, defines the meaning tracting over 28,000 soccer players Schmidt, also Westfield High School’s sidelined with injuries. He had sur- of “team.” Comprised of 15-year-old representing 1,500 teams from around Assistant Varsity Coach. In addition, gery in September on a torn quadri- boys, the team, in two short years, has the world. All 16 CWS players and a Jeff Irving and Kevin McManus, two ceps and has been rehabbing his leg. forged a strong bond of commitment, majority of the parents will be em- parent coaches, have made signifi- Wendel hopes to be able to clear 7’3” and dedication to each other, their barking on this soccer adventure. cant contributions to develop these or more this coming winter indoor coaches and the families that cheer In addition to Westfield and Scotch players over the years. season. them on. This past season, the CWS Plains communities who supported The Arsenal played in the MAPS Wendel, coached by Mike Pascuzzo Centurions played in the semifinals our players by selling raffle tickets to league for the past two years, which is and the “great” Olympic high jumper of the NJ State Cup and are now defray the cost of their trip, many a highly competitive program. This Dwight Stones, who according to ranked ninth in the state for their age local merchants also provided their past spring, Coach Schmidt took the Wendel, “writes my workouts. We group. support in the many different forms. team to the next level of play, which speak on the phone and communicate The player’s commitment to the The CWS Centurions greatly appre- resulted in a successful season and through e-mail, but I rarely see him in team perfectly mirrors the support, ciate everyone’s support including solidified the camaraderie amongst person,” has his sights on turning pro enthusiasm and camaraderie on the the sponsors: The Soccer Post, the players. in the winter. parent’s sideline. The team spirit of Dunkin’ Donuts, Anthony James Con- this collective team (players, coaches struction, Embroidery Baby, Man- and parents) is such, that this sum- hattan Bagel, The Center Circle, Lotto mer, the CWS Centurions will be USA, UK Elite Soccer and various HIGH FLIERS…Former Olympic high jumper Dwight Stone, left, talks withcompeting in Europe – first in Lon- other private supporters. Westfield’s Adam Wendel. don and then on to Sweden for the Go CWS Centurions! Önska oss McGlynn, Aliche Nab WTA Women Singles Gothia Cup. tur! – (Wish us luck!) Doubles Tennis Title Tennis Ladder Told: Mike McGlynn and Irondi Aliche WTA Men’s Singles held off stiff competition to win the Only one match was played Scotch Hills Women through June 19. Players can ac- Tennis Ladder Told: Westfield Tennis Association Men’s The third reporting period has Doubles tennis tournament. The tour- cess weekly updated standings as Tell Golf Results: nament was held at the courts at well as matches played on WTA’s come to a close with a new player A spokeswoman for the Scotch Tamaques Park on June 18. website: www.westfieldnj.com/ holding the number one position. Hills Women’s Golf Association McGlynn and Aliche defeated Rich wta. Dan Siegel took over the top spot of Scotch Plains announced the Pardo and Ravi Motwani during regu- Further information about from Robert Errazzo with a hard results of the Rally for a Cure lar play and in the finals. Rounding out rules or joining the ladder is fought, 10-8, victory. Tuyen Diep Tournament held June 14. the competition were the team of Tuyen available by calling Jean Power holds on to third position and is the FLIGHT A: at (908) 654-7418 (or e-mail at most active participant with eight Low Gross: Lisa Sanguiliano 38 Diep and Don Dohm and the team of Low Net: Sanguiliano 29 John Mancini and Jim Oslislo. [email protected].) The next matches played. As a reminder, the Tamaques court rehabilitation Second: Maureen Wetzel 30 Round Robin Results: reporting period will conclude Third: Pat Kelk 31 WINNING SEASON…The Westfield Arsenal soccer team, who has played McGlynn/Aliche d. Pardo/Motwani, 6-3 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3. Match project is scheduled to start this FLIGHT B: together as a team for six years, recently finished their season on a high note. Oslislo/Mancini d. Dohm/Diep, 6-3 scores should be reported within week with a completion date of mid Low Gross: Martha McCaskie/Su- Pictured standing, left to right, are; Andy Flood, Nick Brezza, Todd Saunders, Oslislo/Mancini d. McGlynn/Aliche, 6-3 24 hours and weekend scores by August. The next reporting period san Schwarz/Pat Herring 52 Pardo/Motwani d. Dohm/Diep, 6-2 Low Net: McCaskie 29 Matt Isabella, Michael Lessner, Tommy McManus, Brendan Burgdorf and Sunday evening to J. Power. ends on July 3. Please report all Second: Schwarz 30 Coach Alex Schmidt. Pictured front row, left to right, are; Patrick Tresnan, McGlynn/Alich d. Dohm/Diep, 6-2 matches to Richard Pardo at Pardo/Motwani d. Oslislo/Mancni, 6-2 1. Danielle Coleman Third: Barbara Laguna/Herring 32 George Wharam, Michael Forgash, Dean Thompson, Brendan McEvoy, Matt [email protected]. FLIGHT C: Morgan and Michael Irving. Missing from the photo is Joey Kopser. FINALS: 2. Ellen Smith McGlynn/Aliche d. Pardo/Motwani, 6-3 3. Janet Cornell Low Gross: Mary Ann Schuler 57 1. Dan Siegel(3)* 15. David Ferio(2)* Low Net: Schuler 30 4. Linda Coleman 2. Robert Errazo(6)* 16. C. Wendel(1) 5. JoAnn Purdy Second: Mary Pearsall 32 3. Tuyen Diep(8)* 17. Ross Errazo(1) Third: Nancy Christensen 35 6. Meg Butler 4. Mike Gonella(4)* 18. Steve Parker(1) 7. Lisa Sottung Low Putts: Betts Sutman/Elsie 5. G. Wasserman(3)* 19. Steve Satkin(1) Blanchette/Laguna/McCaskie 14 8. Jean Power 6. Chris Conley(3)* 20. Andrew Cohen 9. Monica Morin Chip-in: Nettie Maguire #2, Nancy 7. Weldon Chin(7)* 21. Brian Anderson Phares/Phyllis Coumbe/Blanchette 10. Sheri Pardo 8. Melvin Diep(6)* 22. Tom Bigosinski 11. Dianne Mroz #3 9. Vince Camuto(1)* 23. Joe Donnolo Birdie: Sanguiliano #6 12. Paula Brotman 10. Richard Pardo(6)*24. Adam Krell 13. Lisa Black-Polak Straightest Drive Hole #1: Betts 11. Jon Eisenberg 25. Ethan Krell Sutman 14. Hong Jiang 12. Paul Moum(2) 26. Jeremy Krell 15. Diane Barabas Longest Drive Hole #8: Sanguiliano 13. Alex Winnicker(1)27. Todd Krell Closest to the #3 Hole: Sanguiliano 16. Nancy Freundlich 14. Vollbrechthausen 28. Dewey Rainville 17. Alison Fleder Who Drove #9 Hole: Rosemary 18. Judy Robertson ( ) cumulative matches played DeWitt/Schwarz/Bev Heinrich/Marge 19. Lucila Vollbrecthausen * denotes match played in current re- Grimmer porting period

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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 23, 2005 Page 17 Plainfield Police Arrest Seven Scotch Plains Dentist Elected In Connection With Murders To NJ Dental Association Post PLAINFIELD – The County at around 5:35 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – In a recent of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Prosecutor’s Office and the Plainfield Josh Hartsfield, 19, of Plainfield, ceremony at the New Jersey Dental Academy. Police Department Monday an- was transferred to the Union County Association’s (NJDA) 135th Annual Dr. Chinoy is a past president of the nounced that in less than three days jail over the weekend on $750,000 Convention in Atlantic City, Dr. Central Dental Society, and was edi- over the weekend, the arrests of seven bail set by Judge Moynihan follow- Walter Chinoy, was sworn in as the tor of its Bulletin. He has served as a persons charged in connection with ing his arrest late Thursday night, organization’s speaker of the House member of the NJDA Board of Trust- three separate homicides, which oc- authorities said. of Delegates for the 2005-2006 year. ees since 1988, and has been a mem- curred in the city between March and Mr. Hartsfield was spotted by Ser- This marks the 15th year Dr. Chinoy ber of the NJDA House of Delegates May. geant Daniel Passarelli on the 900 has served in this capacity, and makes since 1983. He served for three years “I join Police Chief Edward block of West Third Street at around him the longest serving speaker in the on the NJDA Council on Communi- Santiago in pointing out that the teams 9:30 p.m. and taken into custody with- association’s history, according to a cations and for six years on the NJDA of detectives who worked for weeks out incident by patrol officers, au- press release submitted to The Council on Legislation. and weeks on these cases are the ones thorities said. HADASSAH EVENT…“A Kaleidoscope of Hadassah” was the theme for the Westfield Leader and The Scotch Dr. Chinoy and his wife, Elaine, that deserve credit for rounding up “Another magnificent group effort, Northern New Jersey (NNJ) Region of Hadassah’s Spring Conference, held last Plains-Fanwood Times. live in Scotch Plains with their two the evidence and those believed re- finding witnesses and putting a diffi- month at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in The Meadowlands. Pictured, left to right, are: “It is a great honor to represent sons, Adam and Evan. sponsible for these killings,” said cult case together over time, this job Debra Mazon of Emerson, President of NNJ Region of Hadassah; Renate Bieber organized dentistry in this capacity,” Union County Prosecutor Theodore handled by Sergeant Gallagher, of Westfield and Andrea Pass of Fair Lawn, who co-chaired the conference, and said Dr. Chinoy. “I look forward to Girls Lax Camp Comes Romankow. Plainfield Detective Samad Abdel and Eddyse Kessler of Miami, Fla., Hadassah National Adviser. helping the association sharpen its To Westfield/Cranford Chief Santiago said the first person Detective Dean Marcantonio of the focus on attracting new members and The Westfield and Cranford girls arrested was an Irvington resident, Union County Prosecutor’s Office,” continuing to demonstrate value to Omar Lewis, 18, who was charged said Chief Santiago. Tri-County Red Cross Offers our current members.” lacrosse programs are partnering with with the murder and robbery of Jose Mr. Romankow and Plainfield Po- Academy International to bring high A general dentist in Scotch Plains, quality training to the area this sum- Lopez on March 13. lice Director Jiles Ship said the teams Lifeguard Instructor Course Dr. Chinoy received his bachelor’s Lopez, a resident of Plainfield, was of detectives, under the direct super- degree from Rutgers University and mer. According to Lois Hely of reportedly accosted on the Madison vision of Captain Ruth Selzam and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Tri- in the lifeguard program. A required, Westfield and Skip Murray of his dental degree from the University Cranford, girls ages 7 to 17 are en- Avenue in the city by a group of Lieutenant Donald Moye and Ser- County Chapter of the American Red pre-requisite course will take place of Pennsylvania Dental School. He is persons, knocked to the ground and geant Carl Riley of the Union County Cross will host a Lifeguard Instructor on Tuesday, July 5, from 12:30 to 5 a member of the Academy of General couraged to attend. then allegedly stabbed by Lewis and Prosecutor’s Office, found their in- Course on Wednesdays and Fridays, p.m. at the American Red Cross chap- The Academy will be held the week Dentistry, American Academy of the of July 11 to 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at left in the middle of the street. vestigative efforts boosted by Flor July 6 to 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 ter office at 332 West Front Street in History of Dentistry, and the Ameri- Chief Santiago said his body was Gonzalez, President of the Latin p.m. Plainfield. can Institute of Parliamentarians. Sherman Field in Cranford. Registra- discovered at around 9:10 p.m. American Coalition and Robert Wil- It will be held at the Jewish Com- Participants must be at least 17 tion is available online at Dr. Chinoy is a fellow of both the www.academyinternational.net or “The defendant, who moved from son, Treasurer, because they were able munity Center of Central New years of age to complete this course. American and International Colleges Plainfield to Irvington after the kill- to dispel a series of false rumors cir- Jersey’s Wilf Jewish Community To register or obtain more informa- call (908) 233-3960. ing, was arrested Thursday in culating in different neighborhoods. Campus, located at 1391 Martine tion, including course fees, please Irvington by detectives without inci- “I’d say they actually countered a Avenue in Scotch Plains. call the American Red Cross chapter dent,” the chief said, adding Lewis is series of irresponsible and inaccurate The purpose of the course is to train office at (908) 756-6414, extension currently being held in the Union media comments,” he added. instructor candidates to teach courses no. 27. County jail in Elizabeth under $500,000 bail set by Superior Court Judge James Heimlich. On Saturday at 6 a.m., Plainfield Open Sunday 6/26 1:00—4:00 Detective Frank Wilson and Prosecutor’s Detective William Mannix arrested Juan Antonio Montanez, 19, in Perth Amboy near his home and charged him with tak- ing part in the killing and attempted robbery of Lopez in the street, au- thorities said. A third suspect, Keith Carson, 27, was arrested by Plainfield Detectives Jean Calvin and Thomas Masuhr at his Plainfield home at around the same time and he is being held in lieu of $1.5 million set by Judge Moynihan, authorities said. Westfield…Step back in time to this charming and The final suspect, a 16-year-old male from the city, was also arrested gracious Center hall Colonial. The grand foyer Saturday at his home and he is in the welcomes you into this fine older home. The formal George W. Herlich Detention Center Living room with box beam ceilings and gas fireplace, in Elizabeth awaiting a court hearing this afternoon. Dining room and two first floor porches afford a great “It took some time to finally piece flow for gracious living. Beautiful oak trim and crown together this attempted robbery and murder, but the credit goes to Detec- moldings, gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings all tives Calvin and Mannix for not let- serve to craft a settings this is unsurpassed for beauty ting go,” said Mr. Romankow. Beautifully orchestrated with the harmonization of simplicity and artistry this classic West- and charm. All this and so much more, yet convenient to On Friday, detectives charged an- other city man with the murder and field Arts & Crafts home beautifully illustrates the handicrafts of the style with wide over- Westfield downtown, NYC train and schools. robbery of Manuel Suriel Perez back hanging eaves, exposed roof rafters, decorative braces, customary sleeping porch, wood pan- on May 9, Chief Santiago said. eling and built-ins. Another characteristic portrayed is the attention to flow that radiates from Offered for $1,100,000 Richard Green, 18, Plainfield was served with the murder complaint the fire lit living room. The spacious formal dining room, family room and eat-in kitchen rep- while sitting in the Union County jail resent the focus of one floor living. Cordial privates spaces, on the 1st & 2nd floor, abundant For additional information or a private tour, please call: where he is being held on an unre- closet space and brilliantly updated baths add to the enchanting quality of this home. A lated robbery charge, authorities said. sprawling backyard and an unbelievable location, with the perfect blend of privacy and ac- Perez was reportedly found shot to Patricia “Pat” Plante cess to conveniences, enhances the charisma of this home. 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Kimberley A. Haley Coldwell Banker RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE www.KimHaley.com Direct Line 908.301.2004 Business 908.233.5555 [email protected] 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 18 Thursday, June 23, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SUMMER INTERNS GAIN VALUABLE INFORMATION TSA Adds Explosives Detection Michael Pollack Named to Trace Portals to 10 Airports By DON WILLIAMS ability to identify explosives,” said The Leader and Times Staff Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kenneth Kasprisin, acting assistant The Westfield Leader and the Scotch sive program, and they are expected WASHINGTON, D.C. – After com- secretary for the Department of Plains Fanwood Times have an- to help out with all aspects of the Willie Wilson Baseball Camp, For includes a T-shirt. Registrationthrough pleting a pilot program in 14 cities, Homeland Security. nounced that Michael Pollack of business, including photography, lay- boys and girls ages 10 to 16. This Thursday, June 23. the Transportation Security Admin- Explosives detection trace portals Westfield has joined the newspaper’s out, attending town meetings and camp will be held August 15 to 19 Basketball Skills & Drills, for chil- istration (TSA) plans to deploy ex- were tested in the pilot program in full-time editorial staff. Michael is a covering sports events, copyediting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farley Park. dren entering kindergarten through plosives detection trace portals in all airports in Baltimore, Boston, recent graduate of Gettysburg Col- and taking classified ads, in addition The cost is $250 per person. Details second grades. Ken Miller will again of the nation’s largest airports by Janu- Gulfport, Miss., Jacksonville, Las lege in Gettysburg, Pa. He has a B.A. to performing general office duties. will follow. teach the skills of basketball to be- ary 2006. Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York in English and minored in writing. At Summer Parks, ages six to 12, 9 ginners as well as more experienced According to a press release from (JFK), Phoenix, Providence, Roch- Gettysburg, Michael served as sports a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Fri- players. The program, to be held at the TSA, screeners at airports with ester, San Francisco, San Diego and editor of the Gettysburgian for three day, July 5 to August 12. This pro- the Kramer Manor basketball courts, the new technology will direct some Tampa. The TSA will begin the first years. gram is for Scotch Plains and will have a maximum of 25 children. passengers to step into the new por- round of adding 44 new machines in He will be replacing Michelle Le Fanwood residents. The six-week pro- The program will be held Thurs- tals, where passengers will stand still July, with deployment complete by Poidevin as the Arts and Entertain- gram features games, contests andWeichertdays, July 7 through August 25, for a few seconds, as the machine the end of September in Newark, New ment and Education Editor, who has weekly trips, as well as arts and crafts. from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration will releases several “puffs” of air, col- York (LaGuardia), Charlotte, Dallas accepted the position of director of Parents can choose either the be held through Friday, June 24. The lecting and analyzing this air for traces (DFW), Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, alumni relations at The Wardlaw- Brookside or Green Forest Parks for cost is $40 for Scotch Plains resi- of explosive materials. A computer- Pittsburgh, San Juan and Washing- Hartridge School in Edison. their children. The program is super- dents and $45 for non-residents. ized voice will indicate when the pas- ton, D.C. (Dulles and Reagan Na- The Leader and The Times have vised by mostly college students ex- Girls/Boys Basketball, for children senger may exit the portal. tional). four interns helping out during this perienced in supervising children. The entering grades 3 through 6. Ken “The explosives detection trace The 44 new machines will cost summer. Don Williams, a sophomore registration fee is $50 per child. Miller will teach skills to those who portal technology is a proven and $6.8 million, and will be subject to at Davidson College in Davidson, Small Fry Program, ages three to have played ball and want to improve valuable asset in our layered approach TSA site surveys after they are imple- N.C., is returning for his second year five. Registration for this program, their skill level. The boys and girls to aviation security, improving our mented in airports. as an intern. David Riggs, Michelle which began April 16, is $40 before will be together in one group. The Kuppersmith and Cassie Lo will be Thursday, June 16, and $50 after this program will be held at the Kramer joining him. Michael Pollack date. The program can only accom- Manor basketball courts on Thurs- David is a sophomore at Boston modate 25 youngsters. The program days, July 7 through August 25, from University in Boston, Mass. He is Starlite Chorale Plans includes arts and crafts as well as 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration for Recreation Department Events Scotch Plains residents is being held planning to major in either print or Concert Tomorrow active and passive activities. by: Traci Kastner broadcast journalism. Michelle will MARACAS Summer Spanish through Friday, June 24. The cost is [email protected] be entering her freshman year at CLARK – The Starlite Chorale will Camp, for children aged four to eight, $40 for residents and $45 for non- Brown University, Providence, R.I., perform its spring concert, entitled 9 to 11 a.m., Monday through Fri- residents. Registration will be through (908) 789-4080 in the fall. “Sing, Sing, Swing” tomorrow, Fri- day, June 27 to July 1 or July 18 to Friday, June 24. Cassie is a sophomore English and day, June 17, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 22, at the Scotch Hills Country Junior Golf Clinic, ages eight to Abrakadoodle Art Class, In this August 15 to 19. education major at the College of the June 19, at 4 p.m. at the Osceola Club. Tuition for the camp is $150 17. Bill McCluney, PGAWeichert Pro, will program, children are introduced to Roller Hockey, for children six Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Presbyterian Church in Clark. per child and includes all materials instruct this summer’s clinic. The art materials, artists, and various tech- to 12 years old. This program will The interns are part of an all inclu- A 16-member auditioned group, and supplies. Call Amanda Seewald program is for all experience levels niques. August 22 to August 24. Ages be held Monday through Friday, the Starlite Chorale includes several at (908) 447-8447 for more informa- from beginner to advanced. Golf will 18 to 36 months, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m; June 27 through July 1, 9 a.m. to local residents, among them Anna tion. be taught at Jerseyland Park, unless ages three to five years, 10:30 to 10:30 a.m. (six to nine years), and Clark and Susan Diff of Scotch Plains Youth Tennis Team, ages 10 to 17, otherwise indicated, on Mondays 11:15 a.m., and grades 1 to 6, from 1 10:30 a.m. to noon for ten to 12 and Caroline Manning of Westfield. Monday through Friday, June 28 to from July 11 through August 15. p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call for fees. years. The fee is $60 per student. The program will feature selec- August 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Class size is limited. The cost is $50 Baseball Camp, ages eight to 13, Tennis, This beginner camp is tions from the Swing era. Highlights Kramer Manor Park Tennis Courts. for township residents and $55 for Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to offered for children ages eight to will include the works of Irving Ber- The team will play matches with other non-residents. Weichertnoon at Tamaques Park, June 27 to 14, Monday through Thursday, from lin, Duke Ellington, Harry James and teams in the area who are members of Youth Tennis Camp, ages five to 12, 30 or July 11 to 15. The fee is $65 9 a.m. to noon. The program will be Rogers and Hart. the New Jersey Town Tennis League. Kramer Manor Park Tennis Courts. per student. offered during the weeks of July 4 Michelle Kuppersmith David Riggs Dr. Tony Godlefski, musical direc- Players are eligible to compete in the Children will have a choice of three Basketball Camp, grades 3 to 7, 9 and August 8. tor of the Starlite Chorale, will con- state tournament. The fee for this weeks this summer. Registration is a.m. to noon at Edison School, June Summer Playground Program. duct the performances with Dr. Laura program is $15 per person which now being accepted. 27 to 30 or July 5 to 8. The cost is Parents need to register their chil- Bell, accompanist. $65 per student. dren for the playground program at Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 Bowling Camp, for ages five to the recreation department. Every for seniors. Children may attend for Bill on Illegal Truck Routes 12. This nine-week program will be camper must bring in a report card free. The church is located at 1689 held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at to register. The Junior Playground Raritan Road in Clark, near Garden Linden Lanes. The weekly cost of Program for grades kindergarten State Parkway exit no. 136. Tickets Clears Transportation Panel $6 is payable to Linden Lanes. through grade 5, Teen Scene for may be purchased at the door at the Soccer Camp TRENTON – A bill to allow mu- , for ages eight to grades 6 to 8, and C.I.T. program for Cassie Lo Don Williams time of the performance. truck routes, we can ensureWeichert that the 16, Monday through Friday, from 9 nicipalities to increase fines on trucks ninth grade students. The programs cost of breaking the law outweighs a.m. to noon at Tamaques Park, June will be held from Wednesday, June that deviate from established truck the benefit.” routes and travel more dangerous 27 to July 1 or July 4 through 8. The 29 through Thursday, August 11. Illegal Use of Devices to Control fee is $65 a child per week. Michael McDonald in Concert, shortcuts was unanimously approved FSP-Y to Hold Raffle Golf Camp, ages 8 to 14, Tuesday by the Senate Transportation Com- Wednesday, July 13 at 8 p.m. at the Traffic Signals Now Regulated mittee on June 16. The bill now heads For PGA Championship through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or State Theatre in New Brunswick. SCOTCH PLAINS – Watch history 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Ridge The bus for the concert will depart to the full Senate for consideration. golf course in Clark. The cost is $88 SCOTCH PLAINS –Governor Ri- A person using a traffic control Sponsored by State Senator Nicho- come alive in 2005 by joining the gal- at 7 p.m. The cost is $73 per person. chard Codey has signed legislation preemption device to interfere with las Scutari (Linden, D-22), S-2611, lery at the season’s final major to see per child. Yankee Game, Friday, August 12, that regulates the use of traffic con- the operation of a traffic control sig- such golf greats as Tiger Woods, Phil Wrestling Camp, Monday through 7:05 p.m. vs. Texas Rangers. The applies to trucks that exceed four tons Friday, August 1 to 5 (ages seven to trol signal preemption devices. Spon- nal can be subjected to a range of that deviate from established safe Mickelson, Vijay Singh and Ernie Els. bus will depart at 3:30 p.m. The fee sored by Assemblywoman Stender, offenses from disorderly persons to a truck routes. The bill would allow Raffle tickets are now available at ten), or August 8 to 12 (ages ten to is $66 per student. 13), Westfield High School wres- A-649 establishes civil and criminal fourth degree crime. A person found municipalities to impose penalties the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, Mets Game, Thursday, September penalties for the possession of these in possession of a traffic control pre- with a top prize of two Wanamaker tling gym. The fee is $65 per week. 1 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Phillies. between $2,500 and $3,000 for the Sports Squirts Camp, devices, which can alter the opera- emption device can also be subject to first offense, up from the current Club tickets for the 87th PGA Cham- ages 3 to 5, The bus will depart at 11 a.m. The fee tion of a traffic control signal. fines up to $5,000. pionship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Monday, August 29 through Friday, is $56 per student. $1,000 fine they are allowed to im- September 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Under the terms of the bill, traffic This law will not affect emergency pose. The bill would also require Springfield, August 8 to14. NY Liberty Game, Wednesday, Au- control preemption devices are de- services personnel. Paid or volunteer municipalities to post signs in appro- A donation of $25 per ticket, with a Tamaques Park. The fee is $99 per gust 10 at 7:30 p.m. Vs. Sparks. The fined as infrared transmitters or other firepersons, emergency first-aid or limit of 500 tickets sold will benefit the child. bus will depart at 4:30 p.m. The fee priate locations to make truck drivers Multi-Sports Camp, Monday devices that transmit infrared beams, medical services workers and any aware that they are traveling on un- YMCA Scholarship Program. Also to will is $49 per person. The cost in- radio waves or any other signal de- law enforcement officer will be per- safe routes, and that they would be be awarded are a second prize golf bag through Friday, July 11 to 15 and cludes transportation and food signed to change or disrupt the normal mitted to use the devices while per- and third prize two-dozen golf balls. August 29 through September 2, ages voucher. subject to increased fines. five to seven, (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), $147 operation of a traffic control signal. forming their duties. Employees or “This legislation addresses a seri- The drawing will be held on Tuesday, Concert Under The Stars, The “This technology was developed to agents of traffic control preemption ous safety concern. New Jersey trucks July 12, at 1 p.m. at the Fanwood-Scotch per child, and ages seven to 14 (9 a.m. Capris will perform on Monday, July to 3 p.m.), $169 per child. The camp assist police, fire, first aid and emer- device manufacturers or retailers will haul over 260 million tons of freight Plains YMCA, located at 1340 Martine 18 at 7 p.m. in Tamaques Park. gency rescue personnel. In life saving also be permitted to own a device Avenue, Scotch Plains. Please call (908) will be held at Tamaques Park. Summer Concert Series, Will be a year on our roads,” said Senator USA Soccer Camp, situations, a matter of seconds makes while providing, selling, manufac- Scutari. “We’re talking about a busi- 889-8880 for more information. ages three to held in Mindowaskin Park on the a world of difference,” said Assembly- turing, or transporting a traffic con- seven, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., $99 following Thursday nights from 7:30 ness where time is money, and there per child, and ages five to 14, from woman Stender. “Using this technol- trol preemption device to the emer- can be pressure to cut corners. By See it all on the Web! p.m. to 9 p.m.: June 23, June 30, July ogy to change a red light to green to get gency services personnel. allowing municipalities to impose 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at a cost of $155. 7, July 14, July 21 and July 28. Con- through traffic faster, however, is an Governor Codey signed A-649 into The camp will be held at Tamaques cert goers are urged to bring a blanket tougher financial penalties on the few www.goleader.com Park from Monday through Friday, unacceptable abuse of this equipment.” law on June 15. drivers that deviate from designated and a lawn chair.

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Residential • Commercial • Tires & Brakes Auto • Road Service Care Center 908-272-4456 138 Elm St • Westfield 908-232-1937 Page 20 Thursday, June 23, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION More Education News CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Greer, EIS French Teacher, Recognized with AATF Award WESTFIELD – The American clude courses in language, culture, Association of Teachers of French literature and history, and numer- (AATF) announced that David ous opportunities are provided for Greer, a French teacher at Edison immersion in local activities and Intermediate School in Westfield, contact with native speakers. Par- has been awarded an AATF Sum- ticipants in the various programs mer Scholarship offered by the come from all over the world. Université du Quebec à Mr. Greer has also made a com- Chicoutimi, Canada in 2005. mitment to make at least one pre- The scholarships are intended to sentation on his experiences at a allow teachers to perfect language local, regional, or national profes- ¿QUÉ TIEMPO HACE?…Third graders at School One Elementary in Scotch Plains skills and learn about the culture sional meeting. This allows the cumulated their second year of Spanish classes with a show consisting of a variety of firsthand in an immersion setting. benefits gained from the experi- skits in Spanish. The presentations included a version of “The Three Little Pigs,” a The scholarships cover all ex- fashion show, weather reports, “What’s in My Suitcase?” and “Arguments.” The ence to be shared with other teach- performances were enjoyed by a packed house of family and friends. Pictured, above, penses except travel. Programs in- ers. Panayiotis Dimopolous, Brendan Pierce and Paras Jha present a weather report for INTRIGUING INVENTION…Nicholas Gilligan, a Roosevelt Intermediate School Mexico, while Spanish teacher Catherine Jones looks on. student, poses with the actual door that he displayed at the competition. Young Inventor, Gilligan, Morristown-Beard School Opens Door to the Future Announces Local Graduates WESTFIELD – Nicholas Student Inventing Through Educa- MORRISTOWN – Morristown- Gilligan, a seventh grader at tion (SITE) regional competition Beard School in Morristown held its Roosevelt Intermediate School in recently held at Middlesex County 2005 Commencement Ceremony on Westfield, won first place in the College. June 11 for members of the senior Approximately 100 middle school class. PUBLIC NOTICE students presented their inventions Christopher Heslin Adams of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS for judging. Westfield received the Arthur Lee ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Nicholas invented the “Dog James Award, Mark Tucker Molowa NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Knob,” a gadget attached to a French- of Westfield graduated, and Roshan JULY 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal style door knob that enables a dog’s Nozari received the Philip Anderson Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Prize. New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning paw to release and open the door. Nicholas brought the actual door Christopher John Meehan of Board of Adjustment will hold a public SPECIAL ADDRESS…Morristown- hearing to consider the following appeal(s): to the competition, as well as a Scotch Plains was also among the graduates. Beard Middle School Valedictorian Robert and Sally Rowland (Contin- video that showed his dog opening Dean Kowalski of Westfield addresses ued) for a Variance in order to permit the the door with the “Dog Knob.” SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER…Franklin Elementary School fifth graders Sarah Beth Rosenberg of Berkeley the crowd during the school’s gradua- construction of a rear addition at the prop- Construction of the invention was celebrate the end of their elementary school career. Picture, left to right, are: Nick Heights graduated cum laude. tion ceremony on June 10. erty located at 14 Johnson Street (Block Ertman, Max Tabak, Sam Rosenburgh, Jackson O’Leary, and Alex Williams. 4401, Lot 19), Scotch Plains, contrary to done at home with brainstorming, the following section of the Zoning Ordi- research, sketch, log book, patent On June 10, middle school stu- nance: search and PowerPoint presentation Anthony, Harbaugh dents graduated from Morristown- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- completed during his attendance in John Merriman Earns Beard School. umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- the Gifted and Talented program in Named to Dean’s List back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Dean Kowalksi of approximately twenty-four (24) feet [by the Westfield Public Schools, with WESTFIELD – Timothy Campbell Westfield was Valedictorian. He re- plan]. the encouragement of G & T teacher Anthony and Carolyn Elizabeth At Dickinson College ceived the Presidential Award for Aca- Douglas and Joanne Layne (Contin- Karen Marcus. Harbaugh, both Westfield residents, WESTFIELD – John Merriman, demic Excellence, National Junior ued) for a Variance to permit the construc- PUBLIC NOTICE were named to the spring dean’s list son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Honor Society, Kay Drake History tion of an addition to the rear of the pre- at Wake Forest University. Timothy Merriman of Westfield, and a 2001 Award, and Art Award. mises located at 1129 Lincoln Avenue BOROUGH OF FANWOOD (Block 8704, Lot 3.02), Scotch Plains, is a senior majoring in business. graduate of Westfield High School, contrary to the following section of the Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Carolyn is a freshman. received a Bachelor of Arts degree Webb Institute Grants Zoning Ordinance: No. 05-14-R in English and Italian studies from Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PUBLIC NOTICE Degree to Evan J. Lee umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- THE CODE OF THE BOR- Dickinson College. He graduated BOROUGH OF FANWOOD back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: OUGH OF FANWOOD TO cum laude; and was named to the WESTFIELD – Evan Joseph Lee, PLANNING BOARD approximately twenty-three (23) feet. ADD OR INCREASE VARI- 2004-2005 dean’s list. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Lee of OUS FEES OR FINES Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Anthony and Maria Sartor for two (2) Westfield, received a Bachelor of Sci- was passed and adopted on the second NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Variances in order to permit the construc- ence degree in Naval Architecture and and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor FANWOOD after public hearing on May tion of a two-story addition at the premises PUBLIC NOTICE and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 25, 2005, granted approval for a variance Marine Engineering during the 109th located at 27 Allenby Lane (Block 14901, held on June 14, 2005. to Richard Trigo, for property at 25 Elm TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS commencement exercises at Webb In- Lot 25), Scotch Plains, contrary to the This Ordinance shall take effect imme- Street, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT following sections of the Ordinance: stitute in Glen Cove, N.Y. on June 18. diately after final passage and publication 49, Lot 6.02. Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- CANCELLATION During the ceremony, Evan was as required by law. Documents pertaining to this applica- umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- OF SPECIAL MEETING FLUTTERBY…Students in the Eleanor McGovern tion are available for public inspection at awarded the J. Lewis Luckenbach back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: Jumpstart Pre-K classes at Brunner Borough Clerk Borough Hall during normal business PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Spe- Memorial Prize for attaining the high- approximately fifteen (15) feet [by plan]; Elementary School in Scotch Plains 1 T - 6/23/05, The Times Fee: $16.32 hours. cial Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- and recently released 20 Painted Lady but- est general average in a four-year Mr. Bob Kraus ment of the Township of Scotch Plains Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- course. PUBLIC NOTICE Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth scheduled for June 29, 2005 has been terflies into the school’s Children’s umn 9 whereby minimum total of both 328 Park Avenue cancelled. A new date for the hearing of Garden. The pupils watched the stages He also received the Keeler Me- side-yard setbacks required is sixty-five SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY P.O. Box 310 the Mark Lustbader application to permit of metamorphosis from tiny larva to morial Prize for maintaining the high- (65) feet; proposed: forty-five (45) feet. CHANCERY DIVISION Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 the construction of a single-family resi- UNION COUNTY butterflies. A butterfly tent was put up est average in mathematics. Robert and Donna Root for a Variance For dence at the property located at 1300 DOCKET NO. F-3430-05 in the classroom and when the butter- The Charles A. Ward, Jr. Memorial in order to permit the construction of a front Mr. Richard Trigo Cooper Road (Block 14702, Lot 01) has FILE NO. 8856-05 flies emerged from their chrysalises, porch at the premises located at 1275 1927 Mountain Avenue not been scheduled as of this date. Award for obtaining the highest aver- Linda M. Lies each child was able to go into the tent to age in naval architecture curriculum White Oak Road (Block 9601, Lot 01), NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 feed the butterflies and spend time Scotch Plains, contrary to the following 1 T - 6/23/05, The Times Fee: $20.40 Board Secretary (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: was also granted to Evan. He also section of the Zoning Ordinance: 1 T - 6/23/05, The Times Fee: $16.32 watching them. Pictured, above, a CARL GREENE; MRS. CARL received the American Bureau of Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- PUBLIC NOTICE Painted Lady butterfly decided to get a GREENE, WIFE OF CARL umn 7 whereby minimum front-yard set- close-up look at Nina Daniele and Shipping Prize for obtaining the high- GREENE; ALTA GREENE; SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE back required is forty (40) feet; proposed: est senior average. CHANCERY DIVISION landed on her nose, while she was in the approximately thirty (30) feet [by plan]. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND TOWN OF WESTFIELD UNION COUNTY butterfly tent. A Westfield High School graduate, REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & PLANNING BOARD James and Shelley Murray for a Vari- DOCKET NO. F-1905-05 Evan will pursue a master’s degree in PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, ance in order to install a six-foot-high fence FILE NO. 8844-05 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE whose address is GATEHALL 1, naval architecture at the Massachu- at the property located at 1684 Ramapo Planning Board at its special meeting on PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT BOROUGH OF FANWOOD setts Institute of Technology. Way (Block 11803, Lot 23), Scotch Plains, Monday, June 20, 2005 memorialized the Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil which is a corner lot and considered to (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: following Board action taken at a special Notice is hereby given that Ordinance He would like to work on yacht Action, in which R.E. INVESTMENTS, LLC have two (2) front yards, contrary to the MANLEY FLEMMINGS; meeting held on Thursday, May 19, 2005: No. 05-13-R design in the future. is the plaintiff and CARL GREENE, ET AN ORDINANCE CHANGING following section of the Zoning Ordinance: KATHY M. FLEMMINGS, HIS 05-04 IN-TOWN CONDOMINIUM ALS; are defendants, pending in the Su- THE NAME OF FANWOOD Section 23-2.3o whereby no fence WIFE; VALERIE WELCH; CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, PUBLIC NOTICE perior Court of New Jersey, Chancery PLACE TO MANFRA WAY greater than four (4) feet in height shall be LLC, 111 - 129 PROSPECT Division, UNION County and bearing YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND was passed and adopted on the second TOWN OF WESTFIELD installed in the front-yard area; proposed: STREETS, BLOCK 2506, LOTS Docket No. F-3430-05 within thirty-five REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor PLANNING BOARD six (6) feet in height in rear-yard area, 6, 7 & 8 SEEKING PRELIMI- (35) days after June 23, 2005 exclusive of PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, and Council of the Borough of Fanwood which is considered to be front-yard area NARY AND FINAL MAJOR Notice is hereby given that the Westfield such date. If you fail to answer or appear whose address is GATEHALL 1, held on June 14, 2005. on a corner lot. SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND Planning Board at its special meeting on in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an This Ordinance shall take effect imme- CONDITIONAL USE AP- Monday, June 20, 2005 memorialized the All Saints’ Episcopal Church for twelve by Default may be rendered against you Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil diately after final passage and publication PROVAL. APPLICANT SEEKS following Board action taken on Monday, (12) Variances, nine (9) of which already for relief demanded in the Complaint, and Action, in which DANNY FERRERA, JR. as required by law. TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI- June 6, 2005: exist, in order to permit the utilization of a Amendment to Complaint, if any. You shall is the plaintiff and MANLEY FLEMMINGS, Eleanor McGovern FAMILY BUILDING WITH 35 vacant lot to the rear of the property lo- file your Answer and Proof of Service in ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the Borough Clerk 04-27(V) RICHARD AND LISA UNITS OF AGE RESTRICTED cated at 559 Park Avenue (Block 1401, duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery 1 T - 6/23/05, The Times Fee: $14.79 SANZALONE, 572 FIRST Lot 15), Scotch Plains, as a Church park- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Division, UNION County and bearing HOUSING WITH PARKING STREET, BLOCK 2911, LOT ing lot with thirty-three (3) parking spaces. plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Docket No. F-1905-05 within thirty-five BENEATH THE BUILDING. PUBLIC NOTICE 12 SEEKING MINOR SUBDI- This proposal is contrary to the following in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- (35) days after June 23, 2005 exclusive of APPLICANT MAY REQUIRE VISION APPROVAL WITH sections of the Zoning Ordinance: tice and Procedure. such date. If you fail to answer or appear WAIVER OF R.S.I.S. CON- TOWN OF WESTFIELD VARIANCES. APPLICANT Section 23-5.2 – Permitted Condi- You are further advised that if you are in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment CERNING PARKING AND Public Notice is hereby given that an SEEKS TO REMOVE EXIST- tional Uses: unable to obtain an attorney you may by Default may be rendered against you SUCH OTHER VARIANCES ordinance of which the following is a copy ING DETACHED GARAGE communicate with the Lawyer Referral for relief demanded in the Complaint. You AS MAY BE REQUIRED. Ap- Section b2 whereby the minimum lot was introduced, read and passed on first AND CREATE TWO (2) NEW Service of the County of Venue and that if shall file your Answer and Proof of Service proved with conditions. area required is three (3) acres; existing reading by the Council of the Town of SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING you cannot afford an attorney, you may in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Kenneth B. Marsh and proposed: approximately one (1) acre; Westfield at a meeting held June 21, 2005 LTS FROM A SINGLE EXIST- communicate with the Legal Services Of- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Secretary Section b2 whereby the minimum lot and that the said Council will further con- ING LOT. APPLICANT PRO- fice of the County of Venue. The tele- plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, 1 T - 6/23/05, The Leader Fee: $26.52 width required is 150 feet; existing and sider the same for final passage on the 5th POSES TO RETAIN THE EX- phone number of such agencies are as in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- proposed: 147 feet; day of July, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon ISTING HOUSE ON ONE OF follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- tice and Procedure. PUBLIC NOTICE Section b3 whereby maximum lot cov- thereafter as said matter can be reached, THE NEWLY CREATED LOTS. 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- You are further advised that if you are erage permitted for structures is twenty TOWN OF WESTFIELD in the Council Chambers, Municipal Build- Approved with conditions. 4340. unable to obtain an attorney you may (20) percent; existing and proposed: PLANNING BOARD ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Kenneth B. Marsh THE ACTION has been instituted for the communicate with the Lawyer Referral twenty-four (24) percent; New Jersey, at which time and place any Secretary purpose of foreclosing the following tax Service of the County of Venue and that if The Westfield Planning Board will meet Section b4 whereby no building shall be person who may be interested therein will 1 T - 6/23/05, The Leader Fee: $23.46 sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate you cannot afford an attorney, you may on July 7, 2005 in Council Chambers in the located within sixty (60) feet of a street line be given an opportunity to be heard con- 96-0839, recorded on 9/4/1996, made by communicate with the Legal Services Of- Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East nor within fifty (50) feet of a side or rear cerning said ordinance. PUBLIC NOTICE STEVEN M. DAVIS, Collector of Taxes of fice of the County of Venue. The tele- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at property line; Claire J. Gray PLAINFIELD , and State of New Jersey to phone number of such agencies are as 8:00 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- STORAGE POST, INC., Will Sell At Existing and proposed front set- Acting Town Clerk FUNB AS CUSTODIAN FOR FUNDCO follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- ing application: Public Auction Under New Jersey Lien back: 32.5 feet in nominally westerly direc- and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2121 Laws For Cash Only On July 13, 2005 At tion; 04-32(V) J.W.V., Inc., 645 Willow Grove R.E. INVESTMENTS, LLC . This covers 4340. 10:30 A.M. And On Such Succeeding Days Existing and proposed side set- Road, Block 4603, Lot 25, seek- AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING real estate located in PLAINFIELD, County THE ACTION has been instituted for the And Times As May Be Necessary At 1559 back: 7.5 feet in nominally southerly direc- ing minor subdivision approval. FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known purpose of foreclosing the following tax Route 22 West, Watchung, New Jersey tion; Applicant seeks to remove ex- RECREATIONAL FACILITIES as LOT 8 BLOCK 146 as shown on the Tax sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate 07069, The Property Described Herein As Existing and proposed side set- isting house, garage and shed AND THE APPROPRIATION Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate 97-150, recorded on 8/20/1997, made by Belonging To: back: 16 feet in nominally northerly direc- and create two new single fam- OF THE MONIES NECES- of PLAINFIELD . and concerns premises DAVID MARSHALL, Collector of Taxes of Irma Leon Hairston #2173: cartons, tion; and ily building lots from the existing SARY THEREFOR commonly known as 1514 WEST 3RD PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to totes, furniture; Terrence Mullen #1024: 6 Existing and proposed rear set- lot. STREET, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. FUNB AS CUSTODIAN FOR FUNDCO BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of copiers; Jenniffer Butler #3197: cartons, back: 14.5 feet in nominally easterly direc- Applicant seeks variances from YOU, CARL GREENE, are made party and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, Westfield in the County of Union as fol- lamp, furniture; Kyleesha Carter #3236: tion. the following: defendant to the above foreclosure action DANNY FERRERA, JR. . This covers real lows: cartons, chair, picture; Constance Colon Section b5 whereby parking spaces List of New C40:55D-70c Vari- because you are the owner of a property estate located in PLAINFIELD, County of SECTION I. That the improvements #1013: bags, cartons, furniture; Regina shall not be located thirty (30) feet of a ances Requested for Pro- which is the subject of the above entitled UNION, and State of New Jersey, known including, but not limited to, the following Harley #2054: totes, bags, clothes; Monica property line; proposed: parking spaces posed Lot 25.02: action. as LOT 13 BLOCK 203 as shown on the be made to recreational facilities: Johnson #3208: desks, cash register, car- located five (5) feet from Lot 20 and ten Section 11.07E1 of the Land YOU, MRS. CARL GREENE, WIFE OF Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- a. Improvement of Sid Fay Field, tons; Banza Kikudji #3185: monitors, car- (10) feet from Lot 21; Use Ordinance. Ordinance CARL GREENE, are made party defen- cate of PLAINFIELD. and concerns pre- consisting of the installation of synthetic tons, trunks; Terri Slaughter-Cabbell Section b5 whereby parking spaces states minimum gross area of dant to the above foreclosure action be- mises commonly known as 1725-27 turf athletic field and other related im- #2240: furniture, lamps, cartons; Terri shall not be located in a front-yard area; lot requires 10,000 square feet. cause plaintiff has been unable to deter- MYRTLE AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, New provements. Slaughter-Cabbell #2274: furniture, car- proposed: parking in front yard along Applicant proposes 8,359 mine whether defendant CARL GREENE Jersey. SECTION II. That all said work shall be tons, clothes; Terri Slaughter-Cabbell School Place; and square feet. is married, and if married, the name of YOU, MANLEY FLEMMING and KATHY undertaken as a general improvement to #2276: cartons, TV, furniture; Josie We- Section b5 whereby off-street parking Section 11.07E4 of the Land CARL GREENE’s spouse. If CARL M. FLEMMINGS, HIS WIFE, are made be paid for by general taxation. ber #2083: cartons, furniture, bed; Tim spaces shall be provided at a rate of one Use Ordinance. Ordinance GREENE is married, the plaintiff joins MRS. party defendants to the above foreclosure SECTION III. It is hereby determined Basset #3248: TV, cartons, furniture; Adam (1) space per (6) seats in the Church states minimum lot depth re- CARL GREENE, WIFE OF CARL action because you are the owners of a and declared that the estimated amount of Boothby #3250: cartons, furniture, com- requiring forty-nine (49) spaces; proposed: quired is 120 feet. Applicant GREENE as a defendant for any posses- property which is the subject of the above money to be raised from all sources to said puters; Herbert K. Brooks #2263: totes, thirty (30). proposes 119 feet (average). sory or marital rights you may have. entitled action. purpose is $375,000.00. The estimated cartons, furniture; Latasha Brown #3231: Section b6 whereby free-standing signs Variances, waivers or excep- YOU, ALTA GREENE, are made party YOU, VALERIE WELCH, are made party maximum amount to be appropriated of TV, microwave, cartons; Carolyn J. Cary shall not be located closer than ten (10) tions from certain site plan de- defendant to the above foreclosure action defendant to the above foreclosure action $375,000.00, includes the aggregate #3007: cartons, furniture, bags; Todd Free- feet from a street or property line; existing tails or relief from requirements because on September 1, 1992, a child because on September 1, 1992, a child amount of $5,500, which is estimated to man, Sr. #3206: cartons, sofa, furniture; and proposed: 2.5 feet; may be sought as appropriate. support judgment was entered in the Su- support judgment was entered in the Su- be necessary for architect’s fees, engi- Ray Horton #3164: cartons, bags, furni- Section b6 whereby free-standing signs perior Court of New Jersey, Union County, perior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Plans and application are on file in the neering and inspection costs and other ture; Celeste Newcombe #3354: plastic shall not exceed ten (10) square feet; by Middlesex Co Bd Social Servs and Alta County, by Valerie Welch against Manley Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North expenses as permitted by Section 20 of bags; Tabitha Pringley #3332: wall unit, existing and proposed: 15.99 square feet; Greene against Carl Greene. Said judg- Flemmings. Said judgment was entered Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and the Local Bond Law. There is hereby furniture; Tamica Quinones #3274: furni- All interested persons may be present ment was entered as Judgment No. J- as Judgment No. J-147609-1992, may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 appropriated for said purpose the sum of ture, cartons, TV; Shonte Simmons #1136: and be heard. 255912-1991, CS80514550A. Said judg- CS20468957A. Said judgment is subordi- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $375,000.00 from Capital Improvement furniture, toys, cartons; Kathy Tucker The file pertaining to this application is in ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire Funds available for said purpose. #2195: cartons, chairs, furniture; Daniel J. the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- DATED: June 16, 2005 DATED: June 16, 2005 Buttermore and Attenasio SECTION VII. It is hereby determined Wolf #3191: cartons, furniture, totes. ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Donald F. Phelan, Clerk Donald F. Phelan,Clerk Attorney for Applicant and declared that the period of usefulness Daniel & Donald Bader, Auctioneers As Plains, and is available for public inspec- of the Superior Court of New Jersey of the Superior Court of New Jersey J.W.V., Inc. is a period of fifteen (15) years from the Agents. Storage Post reserves the right to tion during regular office hours. CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. 445 E. Broad Street, P.O. Box 2189 date of said appropriation. refuse any bid or cancel the auction for any Linda M. Lies 1 Gatehall Drive 1 Gatehall Drive Westfield, New Jersey 07091-2189 SECTION IX. This ordinance shall take reason. Board Secretary Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 908-232-0292 effect immediately after final passage. 2 T - 6/23/05 & 1 T - 6/23/05, The Times Fee: $114.24 1 T - 6/23/05, The Leader Fee: $78.03 1 T - 6/23/05, The Leader Fee: $69.87 1 T - 6/23/05, The Leader Fee: $42.33 1 T - 6/23/05, The Leader Fee: $50.49 6/30/05, The Times Fee: $73.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 23, 2005 Page 21 Town Unveils Monument Concepts & Thought To Dr. Martin Luther King ™ By SARAH MASEL benediction. POPCORN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mayor Gregory McDermott com- WESTFIELD — The Dr. Martin mented on the monument, saying, Luther King, Jr. Association of “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Mr. & Mrs. Smith: A Westfield held a ceremony last Sun- man who had a big effect on a lot of day to celebrate the unveiling of a people and the timing couldn’t be Match Made in Hollywood monument in memory of Dr. Martin better. With all that’s going on in the Luther King, Jr. world, this monument gives Westfield One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent The granite fixture, which boasts optimism.” By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER odds are, the film partnership will out- an inscription honoring the civil rights Dr. King, it was noted, was once 2 & ½ POPCORNS live any other association that may leader, is located adjacent to the South scheduled to speak at Westfield High The bickering, the ceaseless mind evolve. We can only hope their next Avenue circle and stands beside the School in February of 1958. Due to games, the curious allegiance to one’s pairing sports a better screenplay. Town Bank of Westfield. poor health, Dr. King could not make gender and that unexplainable thing This one had potential. Early in the The afternoon began with St. Luke the trip, but instead wrote a personal called love. Such are the primary ele- doings, when Jane shimmies down the African Methodist Episcopal letter to the Baptist Church, which was ments that conspire to offer a comical (A.M.E.) Zion Church’s Reverend side of a skyscraper Catwoman style, we also read at the ceremony. treatise on marriage in Mr. & Mrs. take it all in good fun. It’s a stretch, but Leon Randall, the president of the The association was started 18 Smith, director Doug Liman’s smart- association. The service continued years ago, nearly 19 years after Dr. not without its pizzazz quotient. But alecky film about two assassins who then director Liman, whether hounded with the Senior Minister of the First King’s death. Shortly after the asso- wed without making each other privy to Baptist Church of Westfield, the Rev- ciation was established, a diverse into compliance by the special effects erend Dr. Darla Dee Turlington, lead- their professions. lobby or simply a victim of fashion, goes assembly of religious and commu- Of course, it’s a black comedy, and, in ing the crowd in a brief prayer re- nity leaders met and planned an in- overboard. garding the morals and dignity repre- terfaith service to commemorate Dr. parts, frighteningly astute. Which is Endless shoot-em-ups with unknown sentative of Dr. King. King in 1988. why those who have never said “I do” at armies of faceless SWAT types who’ve The Warriors of God, a choral When roughly 300 people showed PROUD GRADUATES…Matt Dawin of Scotch Plains gives Melissa DuPont least once in their lives may be at a loss come to do the job Jane and John haven’t group from the Bethel Baptist Church, up for the ceremony, the association Reyes of South Plainfield a reassuring squeeze of the hand before the commence- to understand this intermittently funny yet been able to carry out put things in then chanted a gospel song to com- realized what a strong connection they ment activities at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison on June 13. Thirty- movie’s subtler points, let alone the near reverse. What should be the battle be- memorate Dr. King. Following this were providing for all races, ethnicities one students were graduated with eight from Scotch Plains and Westfield. At left, deranged determination of its princi- tween the sexes begins to grind on like tribute, Patricia Faggins, the trea- and religions. Along with bringing Lexi Correll of Scotch Plains plans to attend Baylor University in the fall. pals to perpetually defy logic. the Hundred Years War. surer of the association, discussed the community together, the associa- For instance, at the dinner table in Glib, witty and acerbic give way to not only the purpose of the monu- tion also sponsored art and essay con- their suburban 10-room colonial, John noisy, anarchical and violent. Suddenly ment, but also the history of the orga- tests; subsidized student fees at the Local Students Graduate Smith, neatly portrayed by Brad Pitt, the incessant shattering of glass and other nization. Ms. Faggins’ words brought Enrichment Center, an SAT prep lo- continuously requests that wife Jane modes of cacophony-creating chaos are a to light the monument’s real signifi- cation, distributed scholarships to pass the salt. To which Jane, played with priority. It’s as if the script loses confi- cance, as attendees grasped the African-American students and much Wardlaw-Hartridge School equal portions of whim and vinegar by dence in itself. What started off intellec- amount of time and effort taken in more. EDISON — Eight area students Northwestern University, Henry Angelina Jolie, always informs that the tually edgy now veers toward the trite order to finally uncover the monu- It was not until 2005, however, that were graduated from the Wardlaw- Rosoff was honored with the Parents’ salt is directly at the center of the table. and visually superfluous in search of the ment. the association decided to dedicate its Hartridge School in Edison on June Association Award, the Wardlaw- Single folk might not understand why easy laugh and the cheap thrill. Next, Co-Founder Dr. Miles Aus- next feat to constructing a memorial 13. Among the graduating class of 31 Hartridge Scholar Athlete Award, the it’s so important for John to be thus Eventually, the magnetism of the du- tin, directed the gathering in a litany in Dr. King’s name. When Judge Wil- are seven students from Scotch Plains. Lewis B. Timberlake Publications Award, accommodated, or why Jane is just as eling double agents can no longer hold of dedication, followed by an unveil- liam Jeremiah thought of celebrating John Badalamenti, one of the stu- and was inducted into the Quill and Scroll vehement in refusing to oblige. In fact, up the increasingly illogical plot. The ing and dedication prayer led by Dr. King through a fixture in town, it dent-selected speakers of commence- International Honorary Society for High most married people would be hard put viewer tends to be less forgiving of the Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Temple did not take long until William Shafer to explain it themselves. But whatever it multifarious flaws that soon rush to the Emanu-El. Dorothy Hill of the St. ment, will attend Miami University of School Journalists at Honors Night. brought this idea to the town council Ohio. Lexi Correll will attend Baylor Craig Torpey, who will attend is that makes otherwise totally sensible surface. We begin to question. Luke’s A.M.E. Zion Church also sang and the Westfield Foundation. Less Homo sapiens irrational when they’re How could they actually live together “If I Can Help Somebody,” a per- than a year later, and with the help of University. Matthew Darwin has been Lehigh University in September, won accepted to Susquehanna University. the Patricia West Art Prize, the Pho- mating, Mr. & Mrs. Smith tries to go it for several years without once suspect- sonal favorite of Dr. King, played at countless others, the association’s vi- one better by tossing its vocational his funeral. Ashley Harris, who won the Alumni tography Award, the Elaine W. Bart ing what their employers will come to sion became a reality. whimsy into the mix. call a conflict of interest? What compet- Director of the Afro-American His- Reverend Randall said, “This Association’s Award, will attend Science Award, the Computer Award Brown University. and the Headmaster’s Cup. Sometimes it works. It is most zanily ing agencies do they work for anyway? tory Program Giles Wright discussed monument is here to show that eloquent when all the derring-do of an ensuing project planned for the Westfield is still working together to Chandni Patel will attend New York From Westfield, Gregory Weissman They sure kill a lot of people. And how Institute of Technology in the fall. will attend Marshall University in the spying and counterspying is made to come Jane’s company is almost entirely New Jersey Historical Commission, keep the dream alive. This is a healing seem like small potatoes compared to which hopes to explore various monu- movement and it offers some peace Planning to major in journalism at fall. comprised of women? Is it supposed to ments and dedications for Dr. King the ruses and stratagems of matrimony. be some offshoot of Charlie’s Angels? and calmness to our lives.” As a metaphor, the fireworks that across New Jersey, as well as the docu- Regardless of its accomplishment, So there’s another metaphor at work mentation of appearances made by the association still hopes to expand Carow, Shorrock Receive ensue once John and Jane learn that here, one certainly not intended. When Dr. King in the state. the project through the construction of each has been assigned to kill the other things go bad in a film, as with a mar- Dolores Graves, a longtime member a small park surrounding the monu- have their moments. The already com- riage, intolerance of the little faults begets of the association, expressed the ment with benches. Members antici- Corporate Scholarships petitive relationship goes into larger dissatisfaction. It becomes in- association’s appreciation to those who pate that this will give citizens a chance hyperdrive. You imagine how Carole creasingly difficult to remember the AREA – C.R. Bard has awarded for a summer experience in Japan Lombard and Cary Grant might have aided in the construction of the fixture. to sit and reflect upon the Civil Rights Samantha Carow of Scotch Plains a through YFU-USA as an international good times. Donnell Carr, the vice president of Movement, Dr. King, and justice and etched a classic screwball comedy out of OK, so it’s cynical. However, while scholarship for a summer experience exchange student. similar doings. the association, gave some closing morality. in Australia through Youth For Un- Daniel will live with a family in film producers can’t bottle love for profit, remarks, and Minister James Turpin “Our vision extends beyond this But now, before moving on, it be- they generally know how to capitalize of the Bethel Baptist Church led a monument,” added Mr. Carr. derstanding USA (YFU-USA) as an Japan on the YFU 2005 Summer pro- hooves to momentarily address all that on chemistry. And as a Tinseltown ty- international exchange student. gram. He currently attends Westfield marriage-destroying chemistry between coon may have once opined, “Credibil- She will live with a family in Aus- High School. Angelina and Brad that the tabloids have ity shmedibility, it’s money that’ll keep tralia on the YFU Summer program. YFU-USA offers summer, semester been spewing about. Truth is, I haven’t this onscreen marriage together.” Maskalys of S. Plains Earn Samantha currently attends Scotch and year exchange programs designed been up to Jen and Brad’s place in quite * * * * * * * Plains-Fanwood High School. to prepare young people for their re- a while. So it’d be difficult to tell you Mr. & Mrs. Smith, rated PG-13, is a Panasonic awarded Westfield resi- sponsibilities and opportunities in a what really went down. However, there’s 20th Century Fox release directed by Doctoral Degrees from MIT dent Daniel Shorrock a scholarship changing, inter-dependent world. no doubt that Miss Jolie and Mr. Pitt sure Doug Liman and stars Angelina Jolie, can make the sparks fly on screen. SCOTCH PLAINS – Karlene Rosera devices, which also occur naturally in Brad Pitt and Vince Vaughn. Running They prove an excellent team. And time: 120 minutes. Maskaly, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the form of opals) using computer simu- County High School Seniors it’s none of my business. But let’s be Richard Maskaly of Scotch Plains, and lation. realists. Hollywood being what it is, her husband, Garry Maskaly of Penn- Both Karlene and Garry are pursu- sylvania, were both awarded doctoral ing post-graduate work in materials Awarded by Historical Society degrees in materials science and engi- science at Los Alamos National Labo- NJSO Performance Kalellis COUNTY – Six outstanding high Yesenko, chairman of the program. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 neering on June 3 at Massachusetts ratory in New Mexico. school seniors have been presented Chief Lester Sergeant of the Union Will Salute Hollywood Institute of Technology (MIT) gradua- Mrs. Maskaly is working as part of a world you will have trials and tribula- framed certificates and a stipend for County Sheriff’s Office, President, HOLMDEL — The Garden State tions, but be of good cheer, for I have tion ceremonies in Cambridge, Mass. group effort to improve the long-term their achievements while in high welcomed the guests and conducted Arts Foundation will host a free con- Mrs. Maskaly’s doctoral thesis ex- stability and efficacy of artificial reti- overcome the world.” Jesus promises a school from the Union County His- the Pledge of Allegiance. cert, “A Salute to Hollywood” per- life after death that our minds cannot plored the effects of imperfections in nas, which may someday return sight torical Society. Jean-Rae Turner, society secre- formed by the New Jersey Symphony photonic crystals (materials used in to people who have lost vision from possibly perceive, but our faith envisions The recipients included students tary, outlined the society’s purpose Orchestra. a new and different life, far and above the fiber optics, lasers and other optical conditions such as macular degenera- who said they studied to achieve to write, collect and preserve local The first of three concerts sponsored tion and retinitis pigmentosa. present one. high marks. They include: Alexis history, while William Frolich, act- by the foundation, other classical per- Leader/Times: Dr. Kalellis could you Hogarth Graduates She is specifically working on mak- Gonzalez of Benedictine Academy, ing treasurer, assisted. formances will include The New York briefly tell us about the book of healing? Ohio Wesleyan Univ. ing a high-resolution electrode array and Daniel Osorio of Elizabeth High The awards are presented annu- Philharmonic on Tuesday, July 18, and Dr. Kalellis: It would be difficult to that can also conform to the complex School, both in Elizabeth; Maggie ally to students who are selected by the Westfield Symphony Orchestra summarize the “Twenty Secrets for Heal- WESTFIELD – Westfield High surface of the retina without causing Ebinger of Governor Livingston their teachers, guidance counselors with the New York City Opera on ing Thoughts, Feelings and Relationships.” School graduate Ryan Michael cell damage. High School in Berkeley Heights; or principals on a countywide basis. Wednesday, September 28. Readers of this book may find giving Hogarth has graduated Ohio Mrs. Maskaly is a graduate of St. themselves two years of individual psy- Wesleyan University in Delaware, Kena Mena of Jonathan Dayton High Each February, the names of the All classical events begin at 8 p.m. Agnes School in Clark. She is also a School in Springfield; Magenta schools are selected, including pub- and are held at the PNCBank Arts chotherapy. It can be a life companion. Ohio. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. graduate of Mount Saint Mary Acad- Leader/Times: In a small paragraph, Richard Hogarth of Westfield. Ranero of Union High School and lic, parochial and private. The Center, located at Exit 116 on the emy in Watchung. Jacqueline Burns of Westfield High schools are chosen by the number of Garden State Parkway in Holmdel. what would you say is the message? School. students in each. When the selection Dr. Kalellis: My message is based in an For tickets, please call the Garden ancient axiom: “Get deeper into yourself Each student spoke briefly in re- of all schools is complete, the draw- State Arts Foundation at (732) 442- and learn from yourself what you must sponse to questions by Michael ings begin again. 9200 or visit www.gsafoundation.org. do.” Philosophers and teachers of all The Union County Historical So- time seem to agree that we cannot de- ciety, which sponsors the awards, pend on someone else for our own includes members from the county. wellness. Nobody can give us that inner Get Outta... feeling of contentment and peace. The Scotch Plains Residents CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 answers lie within our own reach and in Why not take a trip to Coney Island our own endowments. LOCAL GRADUATES…Residents of Westfield graduated Newark Academy Graduate Boston Univ. for the 23rd Annual Mermaid Parade? The book centers on guiding people during commencement exercises on June 12. Pictured, left to right, are: Julien SCOTCH PLAINS – Boston Uni- The rain or shine event begins at 2 in how to guide themselves. It focuses on Cobert, Arielle Alter Confino, Daniel Forman and Adam Subhas. Julien will versity awarded degrees to Scotch practical ways in how to tap into the attend Duke University. He received an International Baccalaureate Diploma and p.m., and pays homage to Coney Plains residents Diane Mavilla, Island’s forgotten Mardi Gras which powerful emotional and spiritual re- was a member of the Cum Laude Society. Arielle will attend Washington sources within you. University in St. Louis. Daniel will attend George Washington University. Adam, M.C.J. in Criminal Justice; Amy lasted from 1903 to 1954. Participants who will study at Haverford College, received the Carol J. Heaney Biology Book Swenson, M.S.W. in Social Work. dress as mermaids, neptunes, and other On behalf of Leader/Times Publisher, Award and was a member of the Cum Laude Society. sea creatures, marching alongside a wan- Horace Corbin, thank you Dr. Kalellis for dering lighthouse, Coney Island post your time and your helpful contributions Jessica Patterson Earns James Donovan Named card or amusement ride, antique cars, to our town and its neighbors. Beckerman Placed Both book are written in easy, flowing To VMI Dean’s Roster marching bands, drill teams, and the language for the average reader. They are Bachelor of Arts Degree odd yacht pulled on flatbed. Last year’s On Dean’s List WESTFIELD – The College of WESTFIELD – James Donovan, not meant to be for theologians or psy- winners preside. Celebrities have been chologists, although, everyone even stu- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. a rising senior from Westfield, was known to show up. There will be a Plains resident Sara Beckerman reported that Westfield resident Jes- named to the dean’s list for the dents of religion or psychology may find post-parade celebration with music and them of some benefit. The books are was placed on the spring 2005 sica Lauren Patterson received a Bach- spring semester of the 2004-2005 burlesque. For information, visit http:/ dean’s list at Syracuse University’s elor of Arts degree in Art History. SCHOLARSHIP WINNER…Michael academic year at Virginia Mili- reasonably priced and can be purchased Whitney, the son of Mr. and Mrs. /www.coneyisland.com/ at the Town Bookstore or Barnes & College of Arts and Sciences. She tary Institute in Lexington, Va. mermaid_2005.shtml. is a sophomore majoring in com- Send Your A&E News Michael Whitney of Fanwood, has been The son of Dr. James Donovan, Noble. munication sciences and disorders. awarded a Colonel Fairleigh Dickinson To: [email protected] Scholarship and will attend Fairleigh James is majoring in biology. Dickinson University’s College at James was also inducted recently Florham campus in Madison this fall. into Psi Omicron chapter of Beta He is a June 2005 graduate of Scotch Beta Beta, the national biology Plains-Fanwood High School. honor society at VMI.

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Students and faculty participated in 1RZKHUHHOVHZLOO\RXJHWD the temperature, graphed the days until hatching, predicted which egg would hatch several activities while beating the heat. The day was coordinated by Ray Ciecwisz, one SURIHVVLRQDOO\PDVWHUHG&'RI\RXU $FDGHPLFAmerican Idol” contestant and complete with stickers china collection. So, he’s making plans for tomorrow, all these But this is not the end. People of the New Jersey native. Mike said no con- that can be used to cre- about to enter a china functions are invisible. Christian faith have a promise: “In this tract has been signed, but the manager ate a story. Because the shop. Need I say more? Leader/Times: People are content Continued on Page 21 stickers are reusable, the You’ll love the ending story can change with of “Bill in a China POSTER PERFECT…Alana Zepka, a MTV ‘MADE’ Crew every reading. Young Shop” written by Katie fourth grader from Franklin Elementary readers will have hours School in Westfield, was named the Union To Visit WF Library McAllaster Weaver and County winner in the 17th Annual Burn of fun with this book, published by Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by WESTFIELD — On Friday, as well as build their Bloomsbury Children’s the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation and June 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. MTV’s reading skills. Books (2003). the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children crew from the hit series “MADE” Sydney lives on the “Enemy Pie” is a cute project. Alana is pictured, above, with her will be at the Westfield Memorial 52nd floor, high above book that contains a art teacher Marylee Massenzio. The poster Library screening potential sub- a street in the city that recipe for teaching chil- contest was created to teach youngsters never sleeps in “The dren how to get along, the importance of fire safety and burn jects. prevention. “MADE” is all about making Hubbub Above.” She even with their “best dreams come true. MTV’s goal is loves the peace and enemy.” It’s written by to demonstrate that with hard quiet, until new, very Derek Munson and work (and some help) any goal is noisy neighbors move published by Chronicle attainable. upstairs, that is. Who Books (2000). For more information, please do they turn out to be? Middle school -age call Tammy Lee, Westfield Me- Youngsters of all ages children will enjoy read- morial Library publicist at (908) will love this book by Arthur Howard ing “Zoe Sophia’s Scrapbook: An Ad- 789-4090, ext. 4133. that gives a new meaning to the term, venture in Venice” by Claudia Mauner “party animal” (Harcourt, 2005). and Elisa Smalley. Zoe, 9, travels to Want to read a book about reading a Venice to visit her aunt and fills a scrapbook with her memories of gon- HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES…Second flutes perform during a recent Westfield dolas, glassblowers, museums and res- Community Band concert. taurants. There are lots of Italian words sprinkled in among this book as well. It’s a great way to “escape” on a mini- Independence Day Concert reading vacation this summer. Pub- lished by Chronicle Books (2003). Children Slated by Community Band who treasure WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ellington and “Symphonic Gershwin” music and Community Band, under the direc- by George Gershwin, highlighting NOTES FROM THE BALTIC playing mu- tion of Dr. Thomas Connors, contin- “American in Paris,” “Cuban Over- SEA…Cranford resident, Karl Heinze, sical instru- ues their 93rd summer of concerts per- ture,” and “Rhapsody in Blue.” the author of “Baltic Sagas – Events and forming on the gazebo in Mindowaskin Other patriotic melodies to be per- Personalities that Changed the World,” ments will recently lectured during a two-week cruise enjoy reading Park in Westfield on Thursday, June formed that evening include: “The in the Baltic Sea aboard Celebrity Cruises’ two books 30, at 7:30 p.m. Spirit of 76” by Clare Grundman, “The ship Constellation. . He offers a weekly published by This concert serves as a town-wide Liberty Bell March” by John Philip course for six weeks this summer at Union Child’s Play Independence Day celebration. The Sousa and “American Overture for County College (UCC) beginning July titled “The band will be joined by the Sons of the Band” by Joseph Willcox Jenkins. 12. He reported that the Baltic Sea area Musical Life of Gustav Mole” and “The American Revolution and Daughters The band will continue their con- ports are changing rapidly since the end Lost Music.” Both are about a mole of the American Revolution, who will cert on July 7, 14 and 21, followed by of the Cold War brought the eastern end born into a musical family. The first hold traditional ceremonies. the Westfield Community Swing band out from behind the Iron Curtain. Ac- A highlight for the evening will be on July 28. cording to Mr. Heinze, the economic tells readers about instruments and activity is up sharply judging from street music; in the second, Gustav travels “American Pageant” by Thomas Knox. The concert is free and open to the and port activity and ship traffic. He also the world in search of the lost music. The song was commissioned for the public. Audience members are encour- noted that the care of streets and houses Be sure to schedule lots of time with inauguration of President Richard aged to bring blankets or chairs. In the seems to have improved. St. Petersburg, books this summer, and keep watching Nixon in 1973 and has been used at event of inclement weather, the con- Russia is rapidly restoring churches ne- for more good reading suggestions in each subsequent inaugural. cert will be held in The Presbyterian glected under Communism and opening upcoming summer Book Nook col- The patriotic tunes featured in the Church on the corner of East Broad up more historical sites for visitors, ac- umns. Remember: there’s so many work include: “America,” “Yankee Street and Mountain Avenue. cording to Mr. Heinze. He added that books and so little time. Doodle,” “Battle Hymn of the Repub- The Westfield Community Band is Russian authorities are also more relaxed lic,” “Dixie,” “America the Beautiful,” sponsored by the Westfield Recreation about taking pictures inside museums and “Columbia, the Gem of the Department, Bruce Kaufmann, Direc- and wearing shoe covers. Mr. Heinze has Send Your A&E News lectured extensively at local clubs and Ocean.” tor. librariesTo register for Mr. Heinze’s To: [email protected] The band will also explore the nation’s For more information, please call course, please call UCC at (908) 709- Or Call 232-4407 musical roots with selections such as (908) 789-4080 or visit 7600. For more information on Mr. “Sophisticated Ladies” by Duke www.westfieldcommunityband.com. Heinze, please visit www.balticsagas.net.