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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 28, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-115 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Tension Mounts at Council’s

Last Mtg. Before Deck Vote Westfield By LAUREN S. PASS the public on the upcoming referen- Caruana, the liaison to the TV36 Ad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dum. Mayor McDermott said he never visory Board, read a letter from board Polling Locations The last Westfield Town Council knew “of any show being edited or member Eileen O’Donnell, who could First Ward: meeting before the public votes on reviewed by TV36.” not attend the meeting. the $10 million parking garage next Districts 1 and 2: A few residents criticized the She wrote, “In the past months, Roosevelt Intermediate School Tuesday began with a speech from mayor’s actions for airing the pro- we’ve been inundated with parking Mayor Gregory McDermott in an ef- Gym, 302 Clark Street. gram, citing the TV36 policy that no hearings, Parking 101 and associated Districts 3, 5 and 7: fort to quell rumors he had sent Town political shows, including “Home- presentations on the issue. Regard- Administrator James Gildea away and Franklin Elementary School town,” would be aired 90 days prior less of anyone’s opinion on the sub- Auditorium, 700 Prospect Street. then “hijacked” TV36. to the election. They also criticized ject, between the station and other He explained that Mr. Gildea had Districts 4 and 6: the mayor for not presenting multiple local media, the mayor has had ample Westfield Memorial Library, gone on a pre-scheduled family vaca- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader sides of the project in either the tele- opportunity to promote his agenda on Program Room, 550 East Broad tion. The mayor went on to say he has vision show or a town-wide mailing what has been called the Parking SPOOKTACULAR DISPLAY...This Westfield Avenue home is bedecked in been taping episodes of his “Home- cobwebs, mums, pumpkins and other decorative treats to celebrate Halloween. Street. that will go out before the election. Channel…while promoted as infor- Second Ward: town” show for three years, and that Resident Allen Solomon also said mational and non-partisan, it is im- recently he did a show with Parking District 1: he had spoken to Mr. Gildea before he possible for anyone in this town to Union County Annex, 300 Consultant Tim Tracy. went on vacation, and was told the believe that programming directed According to the mayor, the show Odor Becomes Nuisance North Avenue. show would not air without the con- by the mayor is not advocating a District 2, 3 and 6: is not an “advocacy piece” and he sent of the TV36 Committee. position on these decks.” feels the information needs to get to Washington Elementary School First Ward Councilman Sal Regarding the decision to air the Auditorium, 900 St. Marks program, Ms. O’Donnell said it “is For Mountainside BOE Avenue. disingenuous of the mayor to expect District 4 and 5: us to continue setting policy for the By BETSEY BURGDORF Services, Birdsall Engineering, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Wilson Elementary School station, if we know we may be over- Enviro Techniques and Insurance Auditorium, 301 Linden Avenue. ruled by politically based decisions. I Upon opening the meeting of the Restoration. Mountainside Board of Education Third Ward: ask that the town council move to Last week the board met with Tanya District 1: direct the Director of Operations to (BOE) on Tuesday night, Board Presi- Moon of the Westfield Regional dent Peter Goggi announced that past Westfield Rescue Squad, 335 cease all programming related to park- Health Department and Arnold Watterson Street. ing meetings immediately.” Chief School Administrator Dr. Schmidt from the Union County Di- Gerard Schaller suffered a heart at- Districts 2, 3 and 4: While the council did not make a vision of Emergency Management to Edison Intermediate School motion or take a vote on the issue, tack over the past weekend. He un- do a walk through of the building, derwent bi-pass surgery and is recu- Gym, 800 Rahway Avenue. Third Ward Councilmen Mark including the four classrooms and Districts 5, 6 and 7: Ciarrocca and Andrew Skibitsky de- perating in an area hospital. roof. They inspected the HVAC unit, Anyone wishing to send well Jefferson Elementary School fended the mayor, saying that resi- which had been recently serviced and Auditorium, 1200 Boulevard. dents have complained about not wishes is encouraged to send cards to changed as well as the ductwork and the board offices located at Fourth Ward: enough information being available areas where the wet insulation had Districts 1 and 2: to them. They added the program Beechwood School and they will for- been removed. ward them on to Dr. Schaller. McKinley Elementary School provides them with information. According to board member John Auditorium, 500 First Avenue. Several members of WECARE Mr. Goggi also stated that the “ef- Perrin the results of the meeting indi- forts to ameliorate” the odors at Districts 3 and 4: Westfield (Westfielders Concerned About Re- cated “they (Moon and Schmidt) did High School lobby, 550 Dorian sponsible Development) spoke to the Beechwood are ongoing. The board not think there was any reason to take is investigating consulting and envi- Road. council, saying that they would be the kids out of the classroom.” How- District 5: voting against the garage. They cited ronmental testing companies in order ever, they did recommend interim to find the firm that best fits the need Jefferson Elementary School traffic, safety, financial and environ- testing of the four classrooms and Auditorium, 1200 Boulevard. Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader mental concerns with the project. and has the most experience and ex- lower corridor calling the smell a HERE COME THE JUDGE…Westfield resident Doug Fascialle, left, won the New pertise in the area of odor detection Jersey State Senate’s support this week to become the next Union County Superior In response to residents’ comments “nuisance odor.” Court Judge. Mr. Fascialle will be sworn in on Friday, November 5, in Elizabeth. on the proposed parking garage, Sec- and elimination. The five firms the Home Health Services retested the Mountainside Pictured with Mr. Fascialle is Westfield Leader Publisher Horace Corbin. ond Ward Councilman Rafael board has requested resumes from areas for bacteria and the results are CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 are PMK Consulting, Home Health expected in seven to 10 days. Polling Places: Mr. Perrin confirmed that Paul Otto, of Paul Otto Construction Company, District 1 and 6: Freeholder Candidates Face Off on Issues had recently been in the building to Municipal Building, Court investigate the odor. He drilled holes Room, 1385 Route 22. in the walls and ceilings to determine District 2, 7 and 8: the presence of moisture. “It was dry,” Our Lady of Lourdes Roman During an Intense Debate in Cranford Mr. Perrin stated. Catholic Church, 300 Central “We realized that the building runs Avenue. District 3, 4 and 5: By PAUL J. PEYTON budget. He has no experience. The space; rebuilding the county parks have provided free college education on two modes, occupied and unoccu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader pied,” he continued. “On occupied Presbyterian Church, Assembly Democrats gave him a job to run a system, including construction of the for over 8,500 seniors and 500 full Room, Deerpath and Meeting Three Democrat incumbents and county government,” charged Mr. state’s first handicapped accessible scholarships to county residents at- mode, air is delivered into the build- their Republican challengers running House Lane. Renna, noting the budget is now $366 park for children, a dog park and CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 for county freeholder battled it out million, with over 3,000 employees, a additional playgrounds; providing CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 last week during a forum in Cranford payroll which accounts for one-third better training to emergency services sponsored by the League of Women of the county budget. personnel and keeping Runnells Spe- Voters. “Unfortunately, we have seen the cialized Hospital, which now turns a Freeholders to Consider Banning The debate was intense at times, angry Joe Renna tonight,” responded profit, open after previous Republi- with hecklers supporting one Repub- Freeholder Sullivan. “I guess every- can candidates vowed to either pri- lican candidate shouting down a one is incompetent at the county and oritize or close the Berkeley Heights Democrat incumbent. I guess everyone doesn’t know how to facility. Smoking in All County Parks This year, Democrats Daniel do their jobs. But I guess I would get Freeholder Sullivan said Democrats Sullivan of Elizabeth and Bette Jane By PAUL J. PEYTON County has passed an ordinance ban- working on an effort to ban smoking angry, too, if I got fired.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Kowalski of Cranford, both incum- Freeholder Sullivan said Mr. Renna ning smoking in its county parks. in bowling alleys due to the number bents, and Adrian Mapp of Plainfield, should explain to the audience that he The Union County Freeholder Locally, Westfield now offers a of children that are present in those are being challenged by Republicans was fired for not showing up to work. Road Closures Board is considering a proposal to smoke-free environment at its mu- facilities. Bruce Paterson and Patricia That drew an angry response from ban smoking in county parks. The nicipal pool. She said the recent Red Board member Deborah Scanlon Quattrocchia, both of Garwood; Frank some audience members who shouted Reported in WF concept was brought before the board Ribbon day program to promote a of Union, chairwoman of the board’s Arena of Westfield and Joe Renna of “liar” at Mr. Sullivan, prompting the by representatives of Prevention substance free society, held in policy committee, said she would Cranford. Mr. Paterson is running for placement of a police officer to si- WESTFIELD – Sections of Links, a non-profit organization based Nomahegan Park in Cranford, was a place the issue of banning smoking in the one year left on the term of Nicho- lence the crowd. North and South Avenues and in Clark that educates the public on smoke-free event. county parks on her committee’s next las Scutari, who resigned following Mr. Renna, who ran his own graphic East Broad Street will be closed the dangers of substance abuse in- One of the high school students, meeting scheduled for Thursday, his election to the State Senate last design business before selling it and on Wednesday, November 3, cluding narcotics as well as alcohol Kelly Alt of Rahway, said the Rebel November 4. year. taking a job with the county, claimed through Friday, November 5, and tobacco products. Kids’ anti-tobacco movement “en- Board Chairman Angel Estrada said Democrat John Wohlrab, who was he ran for freeholder last year as an weather permitting. Two seniors from Mother Seton courages teenagers to say no to smok- that the board needs to take up a appointed by the Union County independent and was later fired by the Beginning at 9 p.m. on Regional High School in Clark, part ing.” dialogue on the issue before any ac- Democratic Committee to replace Mr. county. He said an administrative law Wednesday, November 3, until 6 of Prevention Links Rebel Kids pro- High school student Tanya Gauthier tion on smoke-free parks can be Scutari, recently resigned following judge later ruled in his favor. a.m. on November 4, the roads gram, spent an hour recently cleaning of Roselle said the program opposes brought for action before the board. his arrest on a domestic violence During the forum, Republican free- will be closed for milling pur- up cigarette butts from a county park. big tobacco companies marketing “We are concerned how the rest of charge. Mr. Wohlrab’s name will re- holder candidates charged that Demo- poses. At no time will all of the They filled a jar with cigarette buts efforts aimed at teenagers. She said the county feels about this,” said Free- main on the ballot, although he has crats are running up county debt and roads be shut down. North Av- they collected in just a half hour in that the many toxins in cigarettes holder Estrada. been replaced on the board by Nancy property taxes, while Democrats shot enue will be closed from Pros- Warinanco Park. harm everyone and therefore should Lorraine Kowalski of Prevention Ward of Linden. Ms. Ward will fill back that the GOP slate has no new pect Street to Clark Street, East Karen Blumenfeld, representing not be permitted in parks. Links told the board that in 1966, 62 out the one year remaining for the ideas and lacks budgetary experience. Broad Street will be closed from New Jersey Group Against Smoking Board member Chester Holmes of percent of New Jerseyans were smok- seat if Mr. Wohlrab wins. Mr. Paterson said he realized at the Prospect Street to the Plaza and Pollution (NJGASP), said Bergen Rahway said he would sponsor a reso- ers. Today that number has declined The hottest exchange during the end of the 1990s that “county govern- South Avenue will be closed from lution supporting the efforts by Pre- to 20 percent. Therefore she believes forum came after Mr. Renna, a former West Broad Street (through the vention Links. He added that he is CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ment was looking like it was out of EDITOR’S NOTE: county employee, said the county has control.” circle) to Westfield Avenue. hired inexperienced staff starting with Between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on “It became clear that self-dealing, The special referendum sec- County Manager George Devanney, self-serve characters had high-jacked November 4 and 5 there will be who he labeled as “incompetent.” lane closing and alternate traffic. tion includes eight pages of in- the Democrat line and took over formation on the referendum, “The county manager is incompe- county government,” charged Mr. The majority of the work will tent; he is responsible for the county occur after rush hour. garage finances, traffic and envi- Paterson. “This government is like a ronmental studies. big jigsaw puzzle, except that upon Motorists are asked to use al- ternate routes and are advised to The referendum question itself closer inspection, none of the pieces is on Page R1. It includes the fit.” expect heavy traffic delays on Central Avenue, Tuttle Parkway, wording “the levy of ad valorum Fall Back! Mr. Renna said the county has a taxes.” This means that the full “budget crisis” which has resulted in East Broad Street and Elm Street Daylight Savings Time Ends because of the road closures. taxation power of the town on all a 40 percent hike in property taxes assessable property in Westfield Sunday, October 31, 2 a.m. over the past four years — twice the For more information contact the Westfield Police Department must be used to support the re- pace of municipal tax increases. Es- payment of the bond, if required. sential services are being cut, he ar- at (908) 789-6065, the Westfield Engineering Department at (908) Statements on the referendum gued, with the bulk of county spend- by the mayor and all eight mem- ing going to “waste, patronage and 789-4100 or the New Jersey De- partment of Transportation at bers of the Westfield Town Coun- no-bid contracts.” cil can be found on Page 2. Freeholder Sullivan, who is em- (908) 301-0300. ployed with the Motor Vehicle Ser- vices Commission in Trenton, where PAGE INDEX Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader he has worked to rebuild the DMV, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate...... 14-21 THE TRAIN STOPS HERE...Senator Tom Kean, Jr., left, joined Assemblyman pointed to the Democrats’ record of Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds...... 20 Jon Bramnick, right, at a rally in Springfield on October 24 to stop the train preserving over 127 acres of open Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-18 A&E...... 22-23 running through their neighborhoods. Page 12 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Freeholder Candidates Face Off On Issues During Debate

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tending Union County College. They suburban sprawl.” also connected schools to the Internet, Mr. Renna said the county achieved placing computers in over 1,000 class- its goal of preserving 100 acres of rooms throughout the county. In ad- open space, yet has 10 years left on dition, he pointed to a 13 percent the life of the open space fund. He reduction in the overall crime rate said a number of the funds are being under Democratic leadership. used to renovate buildings and build He said that, under Democratic on green space. leadership, over $4 billion has been “It is not what the voters voted for,” spent on economic development in said Mr. Renna. He stated the fund Union County. “could be put to sleep and when we Mr. Arena, a sales executive for an need it again we could wake it up.” information technology company, Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Mr. Paterson favors direct grants to IT COULD BE A SHOCK…Fire and Police Departments from around the county described county government as “an towns for open space and recreational invisible layer of government.” He came to the Westfield Fire House Station two for a safety demonstration on the purposes, as opposed to matching Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times new Ford Escape Hybrid. In the demonstration the emergency response person- favors dividing the county into three funds, which he described as “double TOP COP...Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik spoke nel learned the procedures to deal with the high voltage electrical system, which freeholder districts to gain two-party taxation.” at the Union County Republican Rally on behalf of President George W. Bush in is in place because of the electrical motor and battery pack. The power to the representation on the board. On the question of homeland secu- Scotch Plains on Monday night at the Italian American Hall. motor comes from the battery pack that contains 300 volts. The car contains many Mrs. Quattrocchia, a researcher for rity, Mr. Renna said security should safety devices to keep occupants and Emergency response workers safe in case of an executive search firm and a former accidents, but the additional information learned in the demonstration are be a top county priority. Instead, he additional safe guards for emergency response workers. Garwood councilwoman, said the said, the county spent $1.8 million Republicans also pledge to lower for an atrium for the county’s admin- Tension Mounts at Council’s property taxes, cut wasteful county istration building. spending, open up government Mrs. Quattrocchia said money Odor Becomes Nuisance records, keep Union County business should be redistributed from areas Last Mtg. Before Deck Vote in the county, and clean up the such as the summer concert series to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 county’s parks. support security initiatives. Betancourt said Westfield is becom- Ciarrocca expressed their disappoint- For Mountainside BOE “Don’t be fooled by what our According to Freeholder Sullivan, ing more congested with time, and ment that the DWC has not commit- opponents have to say when they the Democrats “fought for $2 million CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that parking capacity needs to be ted the money. talk about accomplishments. Bear from Washington for our first respond- increased. Councilman Echausse said that ing. On unoccupied, the air is basi- Mr. Rusak also announced that in mind, there is only one person cally recycled. We are now running Deerfield Principal Robert Burkhardt ers.” He blamed President Bush and He said that “even if it’s only 244 while no one wants to raise taxes, the sitting up here who has more than the Republican-led Congress for fail- spaces, (the town) needs to do some- reason the town has a good credit on occupied mode all the time so that would be joining the district in early three weeks on this freeholder there is a continuous stream of fresh November. He also encouraged par- ing to provide additional funds to thing now.” Mr. Betancourt added rating is because it has a fund bal- board,” she said. New Jersey. that if something is not done, there is ance. He said he came to the DWC to air being circulated into the build- ents to check the school calendar Mr. Mapp, a Plainfield city coun- ing.” because there are “quite a few school Mr. Sullivan added that the current a “risk all of the progress made in have a conversation, but all he got cilman and Certified Public Accoun- board supports Senator Jon Corzine’s downtown is going to be put in jeop- was a “vague and nebulous” state- The board is following up with the closings in November.” tant employed in strategic planning Musial Group and Mr. Otto, who The Halloween Parade will take chemical security legislation, which ardy.” ment. for Bristol-Myers Squibb, said he will provide funds to protect chemi- Business owner Richard Fromkin He said that in an effort to be fair headed up the construction project, to place tomorrow starting at 1 p.m. at wants to pass on educational oppor- determine if barriers were installed Deerfield School and continuing at cal and oil plants operating in the stated that any tax increase would and honest, the DWC has a surplus tunities to other county residents. county. not be “major.” He said even if the of over $200,000. He credited Mr. between the concrete and the floor on Beechwood School at the conclusion The candidate also vowed to work the bump outs. “We hope to get an- of the Deerfield parade. The Mr. Paterson, a licensed plumber project fails by 20 percent, it would Fromkin for saying that he person- to reduce traffic congestion on Route and project engineer, said the cost only mean a $20 increase in taxes for ally did not feel that $50,000 was swers to that soon,” Mr. Perrin said. Beechwood parade will take place on 22. Mr. Perrin also stated “the district the softball field behind the school. estimates on county construction those paying $10,000 now. He said unfair. Freeholder Kowalski, a freelance projects are significantly higher than that the plan costs users money. has noticed a significant difference in Mr. Rusak announced that The King writer and editor who joined the board the odor after cleaning the (HVAC) and I would be presented in the month they should be due to contracts being Resident Jim Boyes countered that in September, replacing Mary Ruotolo given out to firms that contribute to the garage plan was presented as coils.” It was also determined that the of November. He also stated that up- of Westfield, who resigned, said the interior coils of the unit could possi- coming community service projects the Democrats, a system known as being self-supporting, but it’s not. WESTFIELD Democrats have extended health care “pay to play.” As an example, he said He also charged that the town pre- bly not be getting cleaned due to the would include a turkey drive, Hal- and educational opportunities to resi- POLICE BLOTTER design of the equipment and the clean- loween candy drive and a coat drive. the initial cost estimate on the new pared the plans without listening to dents. juvenile detention center being built ing technique being used. “It is being Halloween candy can be brought to its own consultants concerning traf- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 On the issue of property taxes, Free- in Linden was $40 million. He said fic and environmental implications. looked into and we will find out,” he the school and it will be delivered to holder Kowalski responded that the A Wells Street resident reported an concluded. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, where that project should not exceed $15 to Thirty-seven-year resident May county has witnessed a reduction in $20 million. incident of criminal mischief, in which Parents questioned the board on the it will be distributed. Furstner said she has seen adminis- an unknown person struck the home funding from federal and state gov- On the issue of prescription drugs, trations come and go, and “like so contingency plan to move the children At the public participation portion ernments. She said the county and with eggs. out of the classrooms with Mr. Rusak of the meeting, a parent addressed Mr. Renna said the county discount many councils before you…you have towns “have to pick up the slack” and program is a “farce” because it sim- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 responding, “We are reluctant to do the board regarding his concerns bet on the wrong horse.” A pocketbook was recovered in the raise taxes in order to continue to ply pays a company to administer She told the governing body she that. It will have an educational im- about the Vogel Bus Company’s provide services residents “have come 200 block of Orchard Street after hav- pact, not only on the first and second double route to Governor Livingston the program to offer 30 to 40 per- opposes the garage and said, “there’s to expect.” cent off on prescriptions, while ing been taken five days earlier from graders, but the third through eighth High School. nothing wrong with admitting you inside an unlocked motor vehicle. The Mr. Mapp said he supports a con- charging seniors a fee for the ser- might have made an error in judg- graders as well. But we will do that if “I am concerned that the bus is in a stitutional convention for state gov- owner of the pocketbook, a Westfield it is deemed necessary.” time restraint and is breaking the vice at a profit. ment,” adding officials might even ernment to reduce property taxes. Freeholder Sullivan said the pro- resident, stated that $80 in cash was Mountainside resident and parent speed limit. I have personally ob- be better off for the admission. missing from the pocketbook when it According to Mr. Arena, county gram is voluntary, but he blamed In other parking business, David Gary Whyte responded saying, served this by following the bus,” he residents do not realize how much was found. “People recommend there is no need said. President Bush for not supporting a Martone, Vice Chairman of the of their tax bill goes to county gov- proposal enabling Americans to pur- An attempted burglary occurred at a to relocate the students because it is a “Usually the run is late because Downtown Westfield Corporation residence in the 800 block of Boule- ernment. “It goes unchecked,” he chase drugs from Canada at signifi- (DWC), said he wished to clarify a ‘nuisance odor.’ I don’t think, as par- they started late,” Mr. Goggi re- said. vard, during which one or more un- ents, we can settle for a nuisance sponded. “It does not mean if you cantly lower costs. headline printed in The Westfield Mr. Paterson said fees and grants Mr. Mapp called it “appalling” that known individuals broke the rear glass odor.” fall behind you make it up by speed- Leader last week, stating “DWC door of the house. Entry was not gained have flattened out since 2000, so the there are over 45 million Americans Gavels Councilman; Nixes Deck “We are not settling,” Mr. Goggi ing.” The board, in conjunction freeholders “are up against the wall and nothing was reported taken. replied. “The testing we have done with Vogel Bus Company, is trying without health coverage. He said that Contribution.” right now trying to figure out how to number is up two million over the FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 indicates a safe environment.” to come up with solutions to the At the DWC board meeting last A teacher at a Lambertsmill Road get more fees and grants,” which he past two years. week, First Ward Councilman and In other news, Interim Chief School problem with Mr. Goggi stating, called “one-time” revenue enhanc- school reported the theft of a check- Administrator Walter Rusak thanked “Speeding is not an acceptable On the arts, Mr. Paterson said he Finance Committee Chairman Peter ers. finds fault with the $350 per hour cost book from a classroom. It had not the PTA for “putting up red ribbons one.” Echausse asked the DWC to commit been recovered as of press time. Freeholder Sullivan said from 1997 of running the arts program for to the $50,000 contribution to the and promoting a drug free environ- The next regularly scheduled meet- to 2000, the Democrat-led board ei- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 ment” in recognition of Drug Aware- ing of the BOE will be Tuesday, No- homebound persons. parking garage. The DWC did not ther cut or approved budgets with flat Freeholder Sullivan said Mr. Pater- Timothy Kaufmann, 31, of Westfield ness Week. vember 9, at 8 p.m. agree to the contribution and issued was arrested at Central Avenue and tax levies. son is “so out of touch” with those a statement. Mr. Paterson emphasized that one county residents who look forward to charged with driving while intoxicated. Mr. Martone reread a portion of He also was taken into custody on reason taxes were lower was because this program. the statement that was presented at the state under Governor Christine Todd Freeholder Kowalski said preser- outstanding contempt of court warrants that meeting, which said the DWC is from Ridgewood and Bridgewater, to- Whitman took over the courts, which vation of open space and historic sites, ready to help the town and that it saved Union County $17 million. such as the Union County Arts Cen- taling $690, which he posted. Kaufmann feels the parking deck financial was released to a responsible adult on Mrs. Quattrocchia said despite a ter, “strengthen our communities and model is viable. The statement also hiring freeze, the county added 250 are good for the local economy.” the Westfield charge. said the DWC does not believe the Elizabeth K. Bukuvalas, 29, of additional employees to the county Mr. Renna said the county will spend town would tax anyone just to keep payroll. She said some workers were $20 million to renovate the arts center, Roselle Park was arrested at Central money in surplus. Avenue and charged with driving while offered packages to retire, only to be money which he said “does not educate Both Councilmen Echausse and brought back later as consultants at kids, or train kids, or seek out talent and intoxicated. She was subsequently re- higher salaries. have kids perform their craft.” leased to a responsible adult. Mr. Renna noted that over the Also running for freeholder is in- The owner of a building on East past three years, the number of dependent Alexander Savin. He said Broad Street reported that someone county employees earning over his main reason for running is to help County Parks entered a vacated business there and removed a chair from the premises. $100,000 increased from 24 to 64; the elderly and disadvantaged. He CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 those earning above $90,000 rose vowed not to accept a salary if elected. most of county residents would likely There was no sign of forced entry. from 42 to 107, and employees He also said he would work to lower support such a ban. Harsha Anjaria, 69, of Fanwood was making over $80,000 went from 104 property taxes while driving up prop- In response to questions on current arrested and charged with shoplifting to 222. erty values. laws on the books, Ms. Blumenfeld $148 worth of merchandise from a In terms of open space, Freeholder Republicans Peter Lijoi of Summit said there is no state statute in New North Avenue store. She was released Sullivan said Union County is the and Michael Panagos of Westfield, Jersey currently to ban smoking out- on her own recognizance. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 DADS AND PALS…The Westfield Booster Club held their big fall fundraiser in second smallest county in terms of candidates for sheriff and surrogate, doors. She said research has shown a downtown Westfield this weekend with the booster button sales at 15 locations size in New Jersey. He remarked respectively, did not attend the fo- person with a heart condition who is Ronald Naschak, 58, of Bayonne and involving scores of volunteer high school athletes. The dads supplied coffee that preserving open space is a ma- rum. They will face Ralph Froehlich, directly exposed to outdoor smoke was arrested and charged with driving and bagels at the event headquarters at the northside train station. Pictured jor priority for the Democrats. the longest-serving sheriff in county for a half hour significantly increases while intoxicated at North Avenue and above, from left to right, are: Tom Bonard, Mike Venuzia, Vince Wilt, Tom Mr. Mapp said that preserving open history, and first-term surrogate James their risk of a heat attack or stroke. East Broad Street. He was later re- Cofone, Tom Tresnan, Mike Toth and Joe Hennessey. space “puts the brakes on urban and LaCorte, respectively. Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr. of leased to a responsible adult. Plainfield, a smoker, said although It was reported that someone broke a the board “needs to do our home- window in the front door of a gas station work,” the smoking ban makes sense on Central Avenue. Police said entry to him. was not gained. In other business, Nancy Ward of Someone smashed the glass side door Increased Property Tax Likelihood of a business on Central Avenue and Linden was sworn in as the newest freeholder. She replaces John removed $500 in cash from the register. Wohlrab who resigned following his WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 arrest for domestic violence. Ms. Thomas J. Dunn, 41, of Fords was Ward is an attorney specializing in arrested at Westfield police headquar- personal injury and workers com- ters and charged with theft by decep- pensation cases. She volunteers with tion. He is alleged to have accepted the Emerald Isle Immigration Center $2,000 from a Westfield resident to where she counsels new immigrants install seven windows on her home and applying for visas. She also offered then failing to perform the work. legal assistance to families who lost Dunn, who was also wanted on a VOTE relatives on September 11, 2001. contempt of court warrant from Mr. Wohlrab will remain on elec- Woodbridge for $5,000, was turned tion ballots. If he wins, Ms. Ward will over to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s complete the year remaining on his Office on an additional, no-bail con- term. tempt-of-court warrant. The board will vote at its meeting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 tonight on a resolution establishing a Danny Robinson, 38, of Westfield $30,000 fund to pay for burials of was arrested and charged with crimi- indigent, unidentified or unclaimed nal attempt for allegedly trying to steal NO! deceased persons in the county. Frank a bicycle from the north side Westfield Guzzo, Director of the Department train station. He was released on his of Human Services, said the state own recognizance with a summons. now mandates counties to pay for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 such services. In the past the towns Unknown persons shattered a small were required to pay for these ser- glass window on the side of a Stanmore Westfield Referendum - Public Question #1 vices. Place residence. It is believed a small The board will also take action to plastic juice container was used to break accept a $157,000 federal grant to be the window. Get the real facts in detail on Page 3 of the Special Referendum Section of this edition of used to purchase DNA analysis equip- William Vandenschoten, 32, of The Westfield Leader or on the Internet at www.goleader.com ment for the Union County’s crime Cranford was arrested on Woodland laboratory being constructed in the Avenue and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was later released to a Paid for by WECARE (Westfielders Concerned About Responsible Development) P.O. BOX 57, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. www.westfieldredevelopment.com new county police headquarters in Westfield. responsible party. Page 2 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION To vote, and how to vote? The Mayor's Column That is the question. Mayor Says Plan Is Facts Prove Garage Is A Responsible, Vote ‘Yes’ Parking Solution Needed; Bad Investment for Westfield By Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott Minimal Taxpayer Impact By Peter Echausse By Rafael Betancourt Westfield Councilman Ward 1 Meeting the demand for both more park- that will benefit everyone from com- Westfield Councilman Ward 2 ing spots and greater parking conve- muters to shoppers to employers. It The facts are clear: the proposed posing putting more traffic into one of nience is a problem unique to commu- incorporates residential and retail units On November 2, the voters of forward with this plan would signify an garage at Prospect and Elm is a bad the most congested intersections in nities that enjoy thriving and dynamic that will enhance and control down- Westfield will make a decision that will enormous step backwards in our efforts to investment for Westfield town? downtowns. That is why for the past town development. It allows drivers to have a significant impact on the future of deal with a well documented parking short- On November 2, Westfield residents Parking rates have risen sharply thirty years, Westfield residents and its find convenient and accessible parking our town. The decision is whether or not age in our downtown. Westfield has worked will head to the polls to cast their votes and will continue to rise: Over four elected officials have discussed and de- quickly so more time is spent enjoying to authorize the municipality to move hard to earn its status as an ideal location for our national and local leaders and to years ago, the town council doubled bated the merits of creating a parking the downtown and less time is spent forward with the construction of a park- for business, shopping and give critical input to a long-standing all parking meters to 50 cents an hour structure. idling and circling looking for spots. ing garage in our downtown. This park- homeownership. Failure to support this issue: whether the town’s parking prob- and doubled long-term permit rates Growing up in Westfield, I remem- Most important, the plan is finan- ing garage would become an integral plan would place in jeopardy the many lem should be solved through the con- (via two rate increases) for commut- ber times when parking wasn’t always cially responsible. The plan does not part of a parking system to be imple- years of hard work by our citizens to make struction of a $10 million garage at ers and downtown employees, just to a pressing town priority. Less than 10 require new taxes on town residents but mented. The goal of this system would Westfield the great community it is today. Prospect and Elm. study the situation. Under the pro- years ago, storefront vacancy signs relies on user fees that reflect the broad be to create additional and more effi- It is difficult to predict with specificity how During my four years on council, I posed parking plan, all on-street dominated the downtown and parking usage of our downtown. The redevel- cient parking for our commuters, shop- Westfield will change if we do not address have worked hard to keep open and meters will rise to 75 cents and long- spaces were plentiful. However, over opment plan will afford the town a pers, and employees in the downtown. our parking deficiencies. honest communications with my con- term permits will initially rise 11 per- the past few years, Westfield has not financial gain. This plan provides for a After four years of careful study and One thing that is certain, however, is stituents on topics ranging from rising cent to $780 per year. On top of that, just revitalized its downtown but has revenue stream that, after debt service, responsible citizen, professional, and that the traffic in and around town is property taxes, public safety initiatives, both on-street meters and long-term taken award-winning strides. Just this could realize the town up to $1 million legislative involvement, a majority of likely to continue to increase, just as it road repaving projects and what ser- parking permits will increase by 10 year Westfield was singled out as one of a year. Westfield is a not for profit the Westfield Town Council believes has in past years. It is our responsibil- vices need to be prioritized due to the percent every three years to pay the the country’s top Main Street Commu- community so any money made by the that the solution is to construct a park- ity as a community to address this continuing growth in our community. debt on 244 net new spaces. Say hello nities. parking structure will be returned to the ing facility in the Prospect/Elm lot. The reality and to take affirmative steps to To that end, I also believe it is just as to $1 per hour on-street meter park- Success does come with its costs and town to improve community services council has presented the voters with a deal with the multiple parking issues important for elected officials to show ing and annual commuter permits with its challenges. That is why this without increasing taxes. viable financial model that would be facing our town. The town council leadership when you believe something approaching $935 by 2010. town council has sought to craft a new The redevelopment plan that is being used to support this solution, one which should move forward with the con- is not good for our community and to Debt burden is unfairly assessed: The response to the old dilemma of creating put before the community on Novem- would have a minimal impact on tax- struction of this parking garage only if back your beliefs with facts. To me, it is cash flow model estimates that these enough parking capacity to support a ber 2 is not so much about a parking payers. This financial model has made the majority of the Westfield voters the first rule of good government and user groups will repay the following town that has become a shopping, din- deck. It is truly a question of how to conservative assumptions to ensure this support this plan. Westfield residents deserve nothing percentage of debt if the garage moves ing and recreation destination. best support a downtown that Westfield result, and, by a 7-2 majority, has the As your councilman and neighbor, I less. forward: shoppers (46 percent), com- Our response, developed with the residents are proud to call their own overwhelming support of the council. will be supporting the referendum ques- With that in mind, I ask all Westfield muters (31 percent), downtown em- recommendations of a citizens advi- favorite destination. The smart growth and continued viabil- tion to appear on the November 2 bal- residents to consider the following ployees (17 percent) and the Down- sory group as well as the input of many By voting “yes” on November 2, ity of our downtown desperately requires lot. Moving this plan forward is just the weaknesses and shortcomings for the town Westfield Corporation (6 percent). outside professionals including, plan- Westfield can voice their approval for a a parking solution such as the one being right thing to do for our town. Please garage proposal at Prospect and Elm: Revenues from the proposed redevel- ning, traffic, financial and redevelop- fiscally sound plan that will create a proposed. I believe that failure to move vote “yes” on November 2. Inefficient Design: The town’s engi- opment ($175,000) are about equal to ment experts, was to create a redevel- parking system and infrastructure that neering consultant has opined that the the operating costs of the deck. Ask opment plan that does more than sim- will encourage a nationally recognized, irregular shape of the Elm and Prospect yourself, who is receiving the benefit of ply create parking spots. The plan but locally enjoyed downtown to con- lots has resulted in a design with exces- this proposed structure and who is re- provides a thorough and comprehen- tinue to thrive and prosper now and into Let’s End Decades Of sively wide turning lanes. As a result, ally paying for it? sive approach to parking management the future. the average cost per space in the garage The waiting list for a long-term park- Debate And Do Something has risen from $16,000 per space to ing permit for downtown employees is $18,000 per space, or a 13 percent only 80 people. We are building 244 net Residents Should Read By Lawrence A. Goldman penalty for inefficiency. spaces to accommodate only 80 down- Westfield Councilman Ward 4 Expensive price for only 244 new town employees on a waiting list? spaces: Although the town is proposing Finally, I would ask Westfield voters Website Info. Before Voting On November 2, I will be voting adjacent to the train station on North Av- a garage with 493 spaces; it must be and taxpayers, who are ultimately guar- “yes” on the question of whether enue to commuter parking, thereby short- emphasized that 210 of those spaces anteeing this bond, to reflect on whether By Andrew Skibitsky Westfield should construct a parking ening the commuter permit waiting list. already exist today and another 39 must this project is the biggest priority in Westfield Councilman, Ward 3 deck between Prospect and Elm Streets. Longer term downtown parkers will be be reserved for the developers’ private terms of our town’s infrastructure. Are I believe that the proposed parking deck forced into the new deck freeing up prime retail and residential needs. At $10 you satisfied with the conditions of our Great towns like Westfield don’t just sented their report in February 2002 is an element of a well-developed and surface lot spots for shoppers. The re- million of principal, the average cost roads, sidewalks, storm drainage and happen. Instead great towns are the and recommended the construction of fiscally-responsible comprehensive vamped parking system, coupled with for each new space added is $40,900 athletic fields? result of the vision of their cultural, three parking decks using mixed-used plan that will alleviate a long-standing periodic parking fee increases and new and when you include interest over the On Election Day, Westfield citizens educational, business and government development to offset the cost of the chronic problem and complement our parking meter technology, are the founda- life of the bond; it exceeds $75,000 per are being asked to support the town’s leaders. Historically, Westfield has been projects. Over time, the project has downtown. If you believe that after tion of financial projections that demon- space. largest “investment” of all time by sup- blessed with talented and forward- been narrowed to one mixed-used de- years of talk and studies it is finally strate that the new parking system may pay Poor Traffic conditions: The town’s porting a $10 million bond proposal. I thinking leaders. Former Mayors Bud velopment project at the Prospect and time to add more parking capacity to for itself, and may actually be profitable! I traffic engineer measured “existing” ask you, does an expensive and ineffi- Boothe and Rich Bagger, recognizing Elm parking lots. The mayor and coun- downtown Westfield, I urge you to join agree with several of my council col- traffic movements around the Prospect ciently designed garage for only 244 the importance of revitalizing the down- cil have done the proper due diligence. me in this vote and support a pro-active leagues that certain elements of the finan- and Elm site. These 16 movements spaces, that is located in the most con- town, formed a committee that led to We have completed traffic, environ- approach to the future of our town. cial plan warrant further discussion, how- were graded alphabetically (A-F) and gested area of downtown, and supported the creation of the Downtown Westfield mental and school impact studies. We The downtown is part of the social ever, personally, I am satisfied that the this site received the lowest score in all primarily by shoppers and commuters Corporation (DWC). The DWC has developed a “user-fee” based financial fabric of Westfield. A vibrant down- assumptions underlying the financial pro- of downtown: two D’s, three E’s and six with the highest parking rates in central been instrumental in turning around model. We have heard hours of citi- town increases everyone’s property jections were developed very conserva- F’s. The traffic study also measured New Jersey sound like a good invest- the downtown and helping Westfield zens’ feedback, both pro and con on the values. Ask yourself, what is one of the tively and are sound. 151 additional turning movements in ment decision? earn the prestigious Great American proposed redevelopment project. most attractive features of Westfield? The new parking deck is responsible 26 other intersections in downtown, I think not and I am convinced that Main Street Award. Now the decision is in the hand of Why did you choose to reside in development. The proposed parking deck and these movements yielded a grand there is a better solution to our parking Our former mayors also realized the Westfield residents. The November 2 Westfield? For many, the quality of our is the result of exhaustive analyses of total of only five F’s. If public safety is issue. importance of addressing the referendum asks voters if the Town of downtown is a leading factor. Main- parking needs, potential solutions and pub- one of our major concerns as residents I look forward to hearing from the downtown’s parking deficit to help en- Westfield should issue approximately taining this quality requires a commit- lic comment over a period of many years. and elected officials, why are we pro- voters on November 2. sure the long-term health of the down- $10,000,000 of general obligation funds ment by residents to provide the infra- In developing the plan, which includes the town. Former Mayor Thomas Jardim to fund the construction of a parking structure necessary to sustain it. parking deck, the mayor and town council recognized the long-term importance structure on municipal lots 1 & 8 be- Residents should not be influenced by have listened to criticisms and the myriad of increasing our parking supply and tween Prospect and Elm Streets. The the argument of some that the proposed of suggestions made by residents. The Parking Problems Need once stated, “Failing to act on the park- plan’s objective is to increase com- deck will benefit only downtown property choices that have been made in terms of ing problem this year, puts the deck, the muter, downtown employee and short- owners and merchants. Sure they may be location, size, number of additional park- Solutions, But This Isn’t It necessary parking infrastructure and term shopper parking capacities with- the direct beneficiaries if increased park- ing spaces, ancillary development and po- By Sal Caruana the solution to our parking problems- out the application of Westfield prop- ing capacity enhances business, but good tential traffic impact are the product of and by extension, our downtown erty taxes. So before casting this im- business for our merchants is good news deliberations by citizens advisory groups, Westfield Councilman Ward 1 economy- in jeopardy. Consequently, portant vote, please visit the re-devel- for all of us. Profitability encourages rein- advice from professionals and probably over the years we have had numerous opment web site vestment and property improvements, hundreds of hours of discussion among Our parking problems in Westfield that gap the council proposes to find parking studies and parking advisory www.westfieldredevelopmentproject.com, which, in turn, results in higher commer- councilpersons and residents. need solutions, including identifying $577,000 by diverting $267,000 of 2004 committees all with the same finding- read the various studies and then form cial property tax ratables. This lessens the New residential condominiums on Pros- and/or creating additional capacity for budget surpluses; raise rates on exist- Westfield has more parking demand your own opinion as to how you see the burden on residential property owners. pect Street intended to appeal to empty commuters, shoppers and downtown ing parking by $267,000, and by asking than supply.” future of Westfield and how this re- Investment in our community is just as nesters and new retail space on Elm will employees; however, I do believe the Downtown Westfield Corporation Mayor Greg McDermott’s Westfield development project fits into your vi- important as investment in our individual both mask the parking structure in a man- cheaper and more strategic options have to contribute $50,000 annually from Parking Advisory committee, com- sion of Westfield and its downtown in homes. ner that will enhance the aesthetic appear- not been fully explored or exhausted, it’s special tax on downtown property prised of all Westfield residents, pre- the years to come. Similarly, in my view, acquiring an ex- ance of downtown and, through the statu- and that government can do better than owners. isting commercial property and bulldoz- tory tool of the State Redevelopment Law, the flawed deck plan that is currently Funds from these current budget sur- ing it into a new surface lot, as some have provide an ancillary source of construc- before the voters. pluses and potential higher parking fees suggested, would be a backwards step and tion funding. I urge voters to vote “no” on the could rightly be used to reduce future Questions Must Be Weighed; counterproductive in terms of enhancing In addition, the restructure of our park- proposed $10,000,000 bond issue be- property tax increases. In this manner commercial property tax ratables. ing system around a new deck should cause the Prospect/Elm deck will in the deck clearly impacts Westfield prop- Parking revenues will pay for the park- alleviate the traffic congestion caused by fact have immediate financial conse- erty tax rates, though deck supporters I Will Vote ‘No’ on Nov. 2 ing structure. Again, do not be misled by individuals circling the streets downtown quences for every taxpayer from Day would like you to believe otherwise. By Joanne Neylan those who argue that the town will be in search of parking spaces. Sure, there One. On top of that, already high traffic Aren’t municipal taxes high enough? Westfield Councilwoman Ward 2 paying an exorbitant price for the number will always be traffic jams at peak hours. volumes at and near the proposed site These potential tax-saving revenue of new parking spaces added. The pro- However, that is a small price to pay in will increase and create additional safety sources are being used to further a Much has been said and written about much of a parking problem do you do posed parking deck is only one element of order to maintain a robust downtown. More- issues for drivers, pedestrians and area flawed, last-ditch attempt to salvage a the parking situation in Westfield over you believe exists in town? Second, do a comprehensive plan that will be make over, I do not believe that a robust down- residents alike. formerly two-deck plan that would have the last several years. However, this is the benefits of this proposed solution our entire commuter and downtown em- town sacrifices child safety in nearby resi- Under the council’s financial plan, presented even greater tax conse- the first and only time that you the outweigh the potential negatives in ployee/shopper parking system more ra- dential neighborhoods. Westfielder’s will wind up paying over quences for voters. townspeople have been asked to vote terms of traffic impact and the potential tionale and operate more efficiently. Once Let’s end the decades old debate about $500,000 annually for the next 25 years. By the way, if anyone tries to tell you on the issue. I am pleased that you will financial burden to the taxpayers? Fi- the additional parking capacity is created, parking in Westfield and finally do some- What happened to yesterday’s rosy that we are “building” 493 parking ultimately voice your opinion on No- nally, is this proposed plan the best we will be able to reallocate parking spaces thing. promises that “the decks will pay for spaces, I hope they are also making vember 2. Since I was elected to the solution for the town? themselves?” Is that burden worth 244 clear that 210 already exist in that loca- town council, I have advocated that this We have heard a range of views over additional parking spaces to be gained tion today. Of the 283 new (additional) matter is too important not to have the last few months. Now the time is through this project? Those who sup- spaces, 39 will be reserved for the every person’s vote count. here for all of us to express ourselves in Plan Benefits Commuters, port the project by claiming “it will project’s private residential and retail The voters need the facts to make a the most constructive and effective improve parking without any burden on needs. As a result, the net parking gain decision. As such, I recently supported manner: casting a vote for or against the property taxes” are misleading the vot- from this $10 million project is only sending out a pamphlet to the voters adoption of the parking plan. On No- Shoppers And Merchants ers. In fact, the proposed general obli- 244 additional spaces for public use. explaining the financial model and other vember 2, as an individual voter, I will By Mark Ciarrocca gation bond financing, by legal defini- It is important for you to know that important information about the park- be voting “no” on the adoption of the Westfield Councilman Ward 3 tion, guarantees to our lenders that the all of the town’s professional studies in ing system plan. This does not mean plan. However, I will decide how to town will repay the $10 million debt connection with this proposed project that I endorse plan; it merely reflects vote as your council representative af- On November 2, Westfield voters will structure and these amounts could be with increases in property taxes if they have yielded very negative results (re- that I want to get the information out to ter you, the voters, have spoken. have the opportunity to cast their vote on used to decrease property taxes. Parking are needed. But there is more. quest them from town hall and see for the voters. It would be wrong at this I urge all of us to exercise our right to an issue that has faced Westfield residents fees, which were increased by past coun- Take a closer look at the council’s yourself). The financial study projects point not to get as much information as vote on this important issue on Novem- for more than three decades. The ques- cils, were done so explicitly under the financial plan. The project’s annual ex- negative cash flow in excess of half a possible out to you the voters. ber 2. I trust that whatever the outcome, tion that will be put before the voters in condition that parking revenues would be pense, including debt repayment, is million dollars a year; the environmen- I believe each voter needs to give we as Westfielders will vote what we the form of a non-binding referendum used solely to improve parking. Under $930,000. The project’s annual income tal study of the proposed site identified careful consideration to three impor- each believe is in the best interest of our will be whether to erect a new parking the mayor’s plan parking improvements is projected to be only $475,765, or just toxic contamination in more than one tant questions. First and foremost, how town. structure. Over the years our town has will be funded by those who park here, 47 percent of the deck’s costs. To close location and no funds have been re- undertaken exhaustive studies and held not by an increase in property taxes. served in the financial plan to cover countless meetings to obtain the input Equally important, conservative fi- Deadlines these potentially costly remediation ex- necessary to finally address this issue. nancial models show the parking system News & Ads - Friday 4pm penses; finally, the traffic analysis iden- There Is No Perfect Plan; The product of this effort has been a providing substantially increased future Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm tified the major intersections adjacent plan which includes the construction of revenue to the town. This will enable Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm to the proposed deck (Prospect/Broad, But Is There Still Work to Do? a parking structure at a site adjacent to future parking improvements, such as Prospect/Dudley) as the worst in terms Trader Joe’s between Prospect and Elm improved pay stations or maintenance How To Reach Us of current traffic volume of the 26 inter- By James M. Foerst, streets. This new structure would not of existing lots, to be funded by the E-Mail: [email protected] sections that were studied. Westfield Councilman Ward 4 only provide new parking spaces, but parking system. Again, property taxes Phone: (908) 232-4407 Despite these fatal flaws, our pro- would also allow for a reallocation of will not be used to sustain the system. Mail: PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 deck mayor and town council have in- General George S. Patton once said countless hours and has put forth to existing spaces. The full implementa- The mayor’s plan will also increase PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 sisted on pushing this agenda forward. that, “a good plan today is better you a parking system plan, which tion of this new parking strategy would commuter parking by using part of the In Person: 50 Elm St., Westfield Thankfully Election Day will deliver than a perfect plan tomorrow.” Those satisfies many of the needs of our result in greater parking availability for present employee lot behind UBS on 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains the critical element that’s been absent words are especially true in our various constituency groups by pro- our downtown shoppers, our commut- North Avenue for commuters. New Submittals: e-mail preferred from this long and sometimes rancor- present parking debate. For 40 years, viding additional parking. In fair- ers, and employees. I believe that the commuter space on the north side will Photos: Color Digital ous debate – the collective voice of Westfielderssupersearch have been discussing ness, the critics will be the first to plan being put forth to Westfield resi- provide enhanced convenience to north supersearch Westfield’s electorate. I look forward parking and waiting for the perfect tell you that the plan is less than dents for their consideration provides a side commuters and ease train station Paste text into email, no attachments Please proof your work to hearing what our residents think about plan to emerge which will solve all perfect...and that is correct. We all responsible and financially sound solu- traffic for south side commuters. Include name & daytime phone the wisdom of this plan. our parking woes...but only one thing have concerns but in truth...there is tion to a decades-old parking problem. The mayor’s parking plan is fiscally Yes, our parking problems need so- has become clear...there is no per- no perfect plan. However, I feel that The plan, as presented by the mayor, responsible in that it does not rely lutions, but not at the risk of building a fect solution. we have done our job. Now it is your is fiscally sound in that the structure will upon increasing property taxes in For Info: deck in the wrong location, one that ManyNow disagree you can onorder this "A issueYear Onbut Disc",turn. complete pdf files of the not be funded by any increase in prop- Westfield. It relies on those who most Now you can order "A Year On Disc", complete pdf files of the www.goleader.com/help/ carries the baggage of large financial rest newspaperassured of archives one thing...the on CD-ROM, filledOn with Tuesday, useful informationNovember 2, you will erty taxes. 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Your town coun- dences (19 condominiums) and retail businesses to contribute to the con- See it all on the Web! increasing traffic and safety issues in members of the council may want to cil, having set forth a plan as a poten- space (3,000 square feet) that will be struction and the ongoing maintenance an area that the town’s own experts proceed in different directions, we tial solution, is now asking for your included in the structure, modest in- and improvement of a comprehensive See it all in Color! have rated as very poor. On November all agreePlease on contactthe ultimate [email protected] goal of input. At the end of the day, the simple creases in parking fees and an assess- parking system. In return, better, Please contact [email protected] 2 I will be voting “no” and I urge you to making Westfield a better place to question, which I ask you is this - Is ment to the downtown property owners. smarter, more convenient parking will or call us at (908) 232-4407 www.goleader.com join me. Government can, and should, live and raiseor call a family. us at (908) 232-4407 this a “good plan” or is there more Some have argued that the town could be available for shoppers, commuters, Visit our website at www.goleader.com do better. Your Visit town our council website has at volunteeredwww.goleader.comwork to be done? I am listening. increase parking fees without building a and employees.

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, October 28, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 44-46 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP Debate Heats Up Over Issues Four Candidates Compete for Two With Mayor, Council Candidates Seats in Fanwood By LAUREN S. PASS Specially Written for The Times By DAVID GIALANELLA usually reserved for inner city communi- “recurrent theme” in his opponents’ plans Specially Written for The Times ties. Mayor Marks also noted that receiv- and proposals, and called it unrealistic to Four candidates are vying for the Dozens of Scotch Plains citizens chose ing Extraordinary Aid disallows a mu- completely rely on volunteers. Mayor two seats on the Fanwood Borough politics over baseball Tuesday night and nicipality to maintain a budget surplus. Marks also criticized Mr. Baron for lack of Council next week. Republicans packed town hall to watch the mayoral Regarding budget cuts, Mayor participation in public meetings and lack Maureen Mawby and Joel Stroz will and council debates. The event was spon- Marks commented that the Democrats’ of experience in unpaid public office. face off against incumbent Democrat sored by the Westfield Area League of plan to merge the Scotch Plains fire Mr. Baron called many of Mr. Marks’ Katherine Mitchell and recently ap- Women Voters and The Scotch Plains- department with the Fanwood fire de- criticisms over the course of the debate pointed Patrick Higgins. If elected Fanwood Times. partment, thus eliminating the paid fire “personal.” Mr. Rossi had to remind the candidates will serve on the coun- Republican incumbents Mayor Mar- chief position, is an unwise decision in an both candidates that they could not ad- cil for three-year terms. tin Marks and Deputy Mayor Paulette era of heightened security. dress one another directly. The biggest issue in the campaign Coronato faced Democrat challengers An- Mr. Baron responded that Fanwood Concerning downtown redevelopment, this year has been downtown devel- drew Baron, the mayoral candidate and opment. While the Democrats say has twice the number of volunteer he said “this central business district needs Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times former Township Attorney, and Barbara firefighters as Scotch Plains, arguing professional management,” as opposed GREAT DEBATE...Mayoral candidates Andrew Baron, left, and Martin Marks, that they are listening to the residents Baldasarre, who is running for council. that it makes good financial and logistic to reliance on volunteers, and added, right, took part in the candidate debate last Wednesday. The debate was moder- and business owners to see what they A variety of topics were discussed, sense to move towards a merger. “sometimes you have to spend money to ated by Fred Rossi, center, of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. want the development to include, Re- but property taxes and downtown rede- Mayor Marks called volunteerism a make money.” publicans say that the project has velopment were the two focal issues. reached a stand still. Fred Rossi, of The Times, moderated Last year the issue of downtown the debates. Freeholder Candidates Face Off On Issues redevelopment was also a large issue Regarding property taxes, Ms. in the campaign. Baldasarre called attention to a $210 per Another big issue among the can- household increase last year, which she didates has been the ever-increasing said was higher than in surrounding towns. During An Intense Debate in Cranford property taxes. Deputy Mayor Coronato responded While the Democrats say that they that these increased taxes were unusual By PAUL J. PEYTON the term of Nicholas Scutari, who re- budget. He has no experience. The Demo- the county spent $1.8 million for an Specially Written for The Times were able to get extraordinary aid from and not to be expected in the future. signed following his election to the State crats gave him a job to run a county atrium for the county’s administration Trenton this year, which was able to Ms. Coronato, when asked about down- Three Democrat incumbents and Senate last year. government,” charged Mr. Renna, not- building. keep the property tax increase lower, town redevelopment, noted that there was their Republican challengers running Democrat John Wohlrab, who was ing the budget is now $366 million, Mr. Sullivan added that the current Republicans charge that they did not a “very limited response” in recent surveys for county freeholder battled it out last appointed by the Union County Demo- with over 3,000 employees, a payroll board supports Senator Jon Corzine’s do enough to keep the budget low. among business and property owners. week during a forum in Cranford spon- cratic Committee to replace Mr. Scutari, which accounts for one-third of the chemical security legislation, which Ms. Baldasarre responded that business Information on all the candidates sored by the League of Women Voters. recently resigned following his arrest on county budget. will provide funds to protect chemical can be found on Pages 10 and 11. owners might have seemed skeptical be- The debate was intense at times, a domestic violence charge. Mr. “Unfortunately, we have seen the and oil plants operating in the county. cause they feared tax increases. She also with hecklers supporting one Repub- Wohlrab’s name will remain on the bal- angry Joe Renna tonight,” responded introduced a plan to involve Rutgers Uni- lican candidate shouting down a lot, although he has been replaced on the Freeholder Sullivan. “I guess every- versity student and faculty researchers in Democrat incumbent. board by Nancy Ward of Linden. Ms. one is incompetent at the county and I Rec. Director Pledges helping to plan redevelopment at little cost. This year, Democrats Daniel Ward will fill out the one year remaining guess everyone doesn’t know how to Ms. Baldasarre indicated lack of foot Sullivan of Elizabeth, Bette Jane for the seat if Mr. Wohlrab wins. do their jobs. But I guess I would get traffic, limited draw and absence of senior Kowalski of Cranford and Adrian citizen patronage as three major problems The hottest exchange during the angry, too, if I got fired.” Mapp of Plainfield, are being chal- forum came after Mr. Renna, a former During the forum, Republican free- Continued Grant Pursuits facing downtown Scotch Plains. lenged by Republicans Bruce Pater- Ms. Coronato explained that business county employee, said the county has holder candidates charged that Demo- son and Patricia Quattrocchia, both of hired inexperienced staff starting with crats are running up county debt and By FRED ROSSI year capital equipment purchase pro- owners must be ready and willing to Specially Written for The Times gram. invest, and that all options must be ex- Garwood; Frank Arena of Westfield County Manager George Devanney. property taxes, while Democrats shot and Joe Renna of Cranford. Mr. Pater- A day after the new ballfields at Park Councilwoman Paulette Coronato plored before serious changes can be “The county manager is incompe- back that the GOP slate has no new Middle School were dedicated, Scotch son is running for the one year left on tent; he is responsible for the county ideas and lacks budgetary experience. announced the recipients of the volun- made downtown. Plains Recreation director Ray Poerio teers of the year awards that will be Each candidate was asked what the Freeholder Sullivan pointed to the said that the township in the past three- formally recognized at the annual township council’s focus should be in the Democrats’ record of preserving over and-a-half years had taken in more than Mayor’s Gala on Friday, December 3. next four years. Councilwoman Coronato 127 acres of open space; rebuilding $2 million in grants and fundraising The female volunteer of the year is Carol remarked that, “seniors are the backbone the county parks system, including dollars geared towards parks and recre- Parks-Clancy, who has long been in- of our community” and proposed a com- construction of the state’s first handi- ation purposes, and promised to con- volved in township recreation programs. munity and senior center. She cited grant capped accessible park for children, a tinue pursuing such funds. The male volunteer is Joseph McCourt, money and corporate sponsorship as two dog park and additional playgrounds; At the township council’s regular who has long been involved in organiz- ways to finance its construction. Ms. providing better training to emergency meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr. ing the annual Memorial Day parade. Coronato also advocated shared services. services personnel and keeping Poerio, who has headed the Parks and The volunteer organization being recog- Ms. Baldasarre responded that there are Runnells Specialized Hospital, which Recreation Department since early nized is Students Movement Against already activities for seniors at the township’s now turns a profit, open after previous 2001, gave an overview of where the Cancer, a high school group that orga- YMCA and Jewish Community Center, so Republican candidates vowed to ei- $2.185 million in grant money, gifts-in- nizes fundraisers to fight cancer. construction of a separate center would be ther prioritize or close the Berkeley kind and fundraising dollars have been At the start of the council’s meeting, extraneous. Ms. Baldasarre advocated inte- Heights facility. spent in the past three years, including Joseph Ellis, a student at Scotch Plains- gration of the Scotch Plains and Fanwood Mr. Arena described county govern- the just-completed Park Middle School Fanwood High School and a member of fire departments. ment as “an invisible layer of govern- project, which cost $843,000, all but the Air Force Junior ROTC, made an In her closing statement, Council- ment.” He favors dividing the county $217,000 of which came from Fanwood appeal for the group’s “Treasures for woman Coronato emphasized her experi- into three freeholder districts to gain and the local board of education and a Troops” effort, which is seeking vari- ence by listing her former positions, which two-party representation on the board. $300,000 grant from Union County. ous supplies for troops in Iraq. Resi- include membership on the Board of Ad- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Mrs. Quattrocchia said the Repub- Other grants have been used for other dents wishing to contribute snacks, foot justment, Planning Board and Health Ad- SENIOR ISSUES...Pictured, from left to right, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, park and field renovations, including powder, music and movie CDs, hand lotion, Congressional candidate Steve Brozak, Assemblywoman Linda Stender and licans also pledge to lower property visory Board. She added, “Barbara taxes, cut wasteful county spending, the new memorial Park and the ballfields etc. can drop off these items at a collection Baldasarre has no record of service.” Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, stopped at The Chelsea to discuss senior at the Union County Vocational-Tech- issues such as Medicare with the residents. open up government records, keep box that will be placed in the hallway of the Ms. Baldasarre, in her closing state- Union County business in the county, nical School and on Route 22. Municipal Building outside the entrance to ment, mentioned her extensive educa- and clean up the county’s parks. Mr. Poerio also presented the council the police station. The collection will con- tion and solid professional record as a on Tuesday with a $35,000 check from tinue through November 15. nurse and supervisor at Runnells Spe- “Don’t be fooled by what our oppo- Smoking Ban Eyed nents have to say when they talk about the county that will be used for prelimi- There may be a multi-millionaire liv- cialized Hospital of Union County in nary architectural services for a commu- ing in Scotch Plains who is unaware of Berkeley Heights. accomplishments. Bear in mind, there is only one person sitting up here who nity center and engineering services for their new financial status. A Pick 6 Lotto Ms. Baldasarre assured taxpayers that Southside Park and Brookside Park. ticket worth $2 million was purchased when trying to correct a problem, “my has more than three weeks on this “We will continue to be aggressive” For County Parks freeholder board,” she said. for the October 18 drawing at Wallis first solution will not be increased taxes.” in pursuing new grant funds, he said, Mrs. Quattrocchia said despite a Stationery on Park Avenue. The winning She promised to donate her first year’s even though he admitted that with the numbers are 9-28-42-43-46-48. salary as deputy mayor to the improve- By PAUL J. PEYTON Rahway said he would sponsor a resolu- hiring freeze, the county added 250 Specially Written for The Times uncertain economy, grant money is not ment of Scotch Plains. tion supporting the efforts by Prevention additional employees to the county as plentiful. Following the deputy mayoral debate, The Union County Freeholder Board Links. He added that he is working on an payroll. She said some workers were With the winter season approaching, Mayor Marks and Mr. Baron began a is considering a proposal to ban smok- effort to ban smoking in bowling alleys offered packages to retire, only to be the council approved agreements with very intense debate of their own. ing in county parks. The concept was due to the number of children that are brought back later as consultants at three area contractors A&C Landscape When asked about last year’s prop- brought before the board by represen- present in those facilities. higher salaries. of Westfield, Truesdale Nursery of Ber- erty tax increase, Mayor Marks claimed tatives of Prevention Links, a non-profit Board member Deborah Scanlon of Mr. Renna said the county achieved keley Heights and Scotch Plains Tree that “last year was an anomaly” and “we organization based in Clark that edu- Union, chairwoman of the board’s policy its goal of preserving 100 acres of open Service to provide assistance to town- are in a very solid position.” cates the public on the dangers of sub- committee, said she would place the space, yet has 10 years left on the life of ship public works personnel in the event Scotch Plains Voting Places: Mr. Baron accused Mayor Marks of stance abuse including narcotics as well issue of banning smoking in county the open space fund. He said a number of a heavy snowfall. The contract, which Districts 1, 2 and 3: Park Middle promising tax cuts and then not following as alcohol and tobacco products. parks on her committee’s next meeting of the funds are being used to renovate will pay the three companies $85 per School Boy’sWestfield Gym, 580 Park Avenue. through, saying last year’s jump is not to be Two seniors from Mother Seton Re- scheduled for Thursday, November 4. buildings and build on green space. hour and $100 per hour if heavier equip- Districts 4 and 5: Scotch Plains Li- taken lightly. Mr. Baron assured voters that gional High School in Clark, part of Board Chairman Angel Estrada said Mr. Paterson favors direct grants to ment is needed will run from Novem- Pollingbrary, Children’s Locations Room, 1927 Bartle he “won’t play politics with the budget.” Prevention Links Rebel Kids program, that the board needs to take up a dia- towns for open space and recreational ber 1 through April 2005. Avenue. Candidates were asked about Extraor- spent an hour recently cleaning up ciga- logue on the issue before any action on purposes, as opposed to matching funds, The council approved a $67,946 bid Districts First6, 7 Ward:and 8: Evergreen dinary Aid (state relief from high prop- rette butts from a county park. They filled smoke-free parks can be brought for which he described as “double taxation.” from Jesco Inc. of South Plainfield to School, ThirdDistricts Grade 1 andHallway, 2: 2280 erty taxes). Mr. Baron noted that supply a back hoe for the township EvergreenRoosevelt Avenue. Intermediate School a jar with cigarette buts they collected in action before the board. On the question of homeland secu- District 9: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Fanwood received $250,000 in Extraor- just a half hour in Warinanco Park. “We are concerned how the rest of rity, Mr. Renna said security should be Public Works Department. The pur- Gym, 302 Clark Street. dinary Aid, criticizing Mayor Marks for chase is part of the township’s multi- High School, Front Hall by Audito- Karen Blumenfeld, representing the county feels about this,” said Free- a top county priority. Instead, he said, rium, WestfieldDistricts Road. 3, 5 and 7: not having applied for it. New Jersey Group Against Smoking holder Estrada. Mr. Marks assured the audience that FranklinDistrict 10: Elementary Brunner Elementary School Pollution (NJGASP), said Bergen Lorraine Kowalski of Prevention Auditorium,School, Front Lobby,700 Prospect Westfield Street. Road. all available experts were consulted. He County has passed an ordinance ban- Links told the board that in 1966, 62 District 11: St. John the Baptist claimed Scotch Plains is ineligible for Districts 4 and 6: ning smoking in its county parks. percent of New Jerseyans were smok- Church,Westfield 2387 MorseMemorial Avenue, Library, Fellow- Extraordinary Aid, which he explained is Locally, Westfield now offers a smoke- ers. Today that number has declined to ship Hall. free environment at its municipal pool. 20 percent. Therefore she believes most ProgramDistricts Room, 12 and 55013: EastMcGinn Broad El- She said the recent Red Ribbon day of county residents would likely sup- ementary School,Street. Room 10, Roosevelt program to promote a substance free port such a ban. Avenue. Second Ward: Fall Back! Districts 14District and 15: Union1: Catholic society, held in Nomahegan Park in Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr. of High School Lobby, Martine Avenue. Daylight Savings Time Ends Cranford, was a smoke-free event. Plainfield, a smoker, said although the DistrictsUnion County16 and 21: Annex, Union 300County Sunday, October 31, 2 a.m. One of the high school students, board “needs to do our homework,” Vocational-TechnicalNorth Avenue. Schools, 1776 Kelly Alt of Rahway, said the Rebel the smoking ban makes sense to him. Raritan DistrictRoad, Baxel 2, 3 Hall and (The 6: Com- Kids’ anti-tobacco movement “encour- In other business, Nancy Ward of mons).Washington Elementary School ages teenagers to say no to smoking.” Linden was sworn in as the newest DistrictsAuditorium, 17 and 900 18: TerrillSt. Marks Middle High school student Tanya Gauthier freeholder. She replaces John Wohlrab School AuditoriumAvenue. Lobby, 1301 Terrill of Roselle said the program opposes who resigned following his arrest for Road. big tobacco companies marketing ef- domestic violence. Ms. Ward is an attor- DistrictsDistrict 19 and 420: and Coles 5: Elemen- forts aimed at teenagers. She said that ney specializing in personal injury and taryWilson School, ElementaryLobby, 16 Kevin School School. the many toxins in cigarettes harm workers compensation cases. She vol- Auditorium,Fanwood 301 Polling Linden Places: Avenue. everyone and therefore should not be Districts 1Third and 2: Ward:Fanwood Borough unteers with the Emerald Isle Immigra- Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue. permitted in parks. tion Center where she counsels new District 3:District Children’s 1: Specialized Board member Chester Holmes of immigrants applying for visas. She also Hospital,Westfield 330 RescueSouth Avenue. Squad, 335 offered legal assistance to families who DistrictWatterson 4 and 5: Terrill Street. Road Bible PAGE INDEX lost relatives on September 11, 2001. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Chapel,Districts 535 Terrill 2, Road. 3 and 4: Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate...... 14-21 Mr. Wohlrab will remain on election TOP COP...Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik spoke EdisonDistrict 6Intermediate and 7: Fanwood School Memo- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds...... 20 ballots. If he wins, Ms. Ward will com- at the Union County Republican Rally on behalf of President George W. Bush in rial Library, North Avenue and Scotch Plains on Monday night at the Italian American Hall. TillotsonGym, Road.800 Rahway Avenue. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-18 A&E...... 22-23 plete the year remaining on his term. Districts 5 6 and 7: Page 12 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Page 2 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 28, 2004 Page 3 Rotary Chooses Kolterjahn Veterans To Be Honored For Humanitarian Award On Nov. 11 In Westfield WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club of Employment Service (YES) and was WESTFIELD – Veterans Day, for- the conclusion Master Bell Ringer, Westfield this week named Marilyn president of the now defunct Westfield merly Armistice Day, is a holiday Jack Panosh, will ring the Town Bells Kolterjahn, a 50-year town resident Hospital Association that raised funds observed annually in the United States 11 times, in memory of the armistice and community volunteer, as its re- through direct mail solicitation for Over- in honor of all those, living and dead, that started on the 11th hour of the cipient of the 18th annual Charles P. look, Rahway and Muhlenberg Hospi- who served with the U.S. armed forces 11th day of the 11th month to end Bailey Humanitarian Award. tals, which are equidistant from the cen- in wartime. We observe the holiday WWI in 1918. Referring to Mrs. Kolterjahn in his ter of Westfield. on November 11. The public is urged come to honor announcement, Club As a member of The Armistice Day, the forerunner of those who have and are defending our President Douglas Presbyterian Church in Veterans Day, was proclaimed in freedom. Please take time out from Fasciale explained, “She Westfield, Mrs. Kolterjahn 1919 to commemorate the termina- your busy schedule and attend. Show is a model volunteer who, became involved as a Sun- tion (at 11 am on November 11, your support and respect, and say through her numerous and day School Teacher and 1918) of World War I. On the first thank you. tireless service, has nur- used her music training as anniversary of the truce, U.S. Presi- At noon across the street the new tured the quality of life in director of the adult and dent Woodrow Wilson issued a proc- Korean War Memorial will be dedi- Westfield and furthered young people’s Handbell PUMPKIN PICK…Participants in the School Age Child Care Program at the lamation eulogizing fallen Allied cated. The memorial is an Eagle the cause of rehabilitation Choirs. She is currently an Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA recently did some pumpkin picking at Schaffer soldiers and referring to November Scout project of Keven Devaney, medicine for children elder at The Presbyterian Farms in Flemington. On a sun-filled Columbus Day with no school in session, 11 as Armistice Day. Troop No. 72 of Westfield, Boy throughout the state.” Church and a member of some 70 children enjoyed a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, followed by a picnic This year as in the past, Martin Scouts of America. It is dedicated Mr. Fasciale will present its Session Board. She vol- lunch and a visit to the petting zoo where they fed the animals. Wallberg Post No. 3, American Le- to the men and women of Westfield Mrs. Kolterjahn with the unteers in the church of- gion and The Veterans of Foreign who fought in the Korean War, 1950 Humanitarian Award at a Marilyn Kolterjahn fice, is co-moderator of the Old Time Elizabeth is Topic Wars (VFW) of Westfield will form to 1953. The memorial is inscribed black-tie dinner hosted by Session Worship Commis- up at the parking lot of the First with the names of three members of the Westfield Rotary on Wednesday, No- sion, a wedding hostess and co-facili- Methodist Church at 10:45 a.m. They the military, from Westfield, who vember 10, at Echo Lake Country Club. tator of the Parkinson’s Disease Sup- At Historical Society Lunch will then proceed across the street to were killed in action. They are: Dr. Kenneth Ciarrocca, President of port Group. the WW I Memorial at North Avenue Richard Wilson, Griswold Hill and Westfield Rotary Foundation, will Mrs. Kolterjahn was a charter mem- WESTFIELD – “Old-Time Eliza- cities such as Newark, Elizabeth and and East Broad Street. Charles Lipphardt. present her with a Paul Harris Fellow- ber of the Friends of Westfield Memo- beth,” a collection of articles that Hillside. She and Mr. Koles have American Legion Commander, After the ceremonies all are in- ship from Rotary International. rial Library in 1974. Her late husband appeared in “The Daily Journal,” by recently completed “Springfield,” a Peter Hogaboom will pay tribute to vited back to the American Le- Nancy Jackson, Westfield Rotary’s was instrumental in getting a public former executive editor, Valentine new “Images of America Book,” veterans both alive and deceased and gion, on the corner of North Av- Vice-President who is chairing the referendum passed to build the new Fallon will be the subject of a talk by which is the seventh book they have to our present active service mem- enue and Cross Place, for coffee event, observed, “In keeping with library and organized the associated fund author/historian Jean-Rae Turner at co-authored. bers protecting our homeland at home and donuts. Rotary’s motto, ‘service above self,’ raising effort. She was also integrally the First Wednesday Luncheon of the Regular attendees of the luncheon and overseas. Ceremonies will in- the Charles P. Bailey Humanitarian involved in these initiatives and cur- Westfield Historical Society at noon, will be contacted by a phone commit- clude the singing of “God Bless Award is presented each year to a rently remains a member of the Library Wed. November 3, at B.G. Fields tee of the Society to verify their res- America” sung by Kerry Stubs and Classifieds Westfield resident demonstrating ex- Board as well as the Friends’ Board. Restaurant, 560 Springfield Avenue, ervations. Space permitting, others Dr. Theodore Schlossberg will play Buy & Sell on the Net traordinary commitment and service In 1976, Mrs. Kolterjahn was invited Westfield. may attend the luncheon by calling “Taps”. Wreaths will be placed at the to our community. The award memo- to join the Auxiliary to the Board of Mrs. Turner, who was a reporter (908) 233-2930 by noon, Monday, monument in tribute to those who goleader.com rializes Charles Bailey who was a Trustees of Children’s Specialized for the Elizabeth Daily Journal for November 1. gave their lives for our freedom. At Rotarian and a mayor of Westfield.” Hospital and began volunteering as a several years, will tell some of the Tributes to Mrs. Kolterjahn during the pre-school recreation assistant and story of Mr. Fallon, who started as a dinner will be delivered by the member of the Motor Corps. She has reporter at the Journal in the 1920s Before you vote on the garage referendum... ReverendVictoria Ney, Associate Pas- now completed more than 30 years as a and would progress through the tor of the Presbyterian Church in volunteer in the hospital’s linen room ranks for the next 38 years, retiring Westfield; Carol Ann Wilson, Assistant stocking carts with bed linen to be as executive editor in 1958. His Do you know that? Director of Westfield Memorial Library; transported daily to patients’ rooms. knowledge of the city and its people, Amy Mansue, President/CEO of She was elected to the hospital’s Board as well as having reported many of Children’s Specialized Hospital, and the of Trustees and served a term as its vice the events that shaped the city over The flawed financial plan can only result in increased property taxes. Reverend Elmer Talcott. president and co-chaired the annual his years with the Journal, led to his Born in Derry, Pa., Mrs. Kolterjahn, Umbrella Ball with her husband. Cur- writing an historical column for All on-street parking will increase to 75 cents an hour from 50 cents and 25 cents an hour. All who is known as Lynn, received her rently she is an honorary hospital trustee more than 10 years after his retire- parking permits will increase to $780/year from $702/year. All these are scheduled to increase Bachelor’s in music from and an active trustee of the Children’s ment. The Union County Historical 10% every three years. Westminister College where she met Specialized Hospital Foundation, the Society recently decided to reprint husband, Paul Kolterjahn. The couple hospital’s fund-raising entity. many of these popular historic col- The Downtown Westfield Corporation refused to pay $50,000/year or to guarantee additional moved to Westfield in 1954 and raised Ms. Jackson said, “Lynn Kolterjahn umns. Mrs. Turner, secretary of the parking permits for its employees despite claiming great demand. two sons here. typifies so many women in Westfield society and Richard Koles, former Mrs. Kolterjahn’s first experience with who volunteer at all levels to the great president of the society, have com- Increased traffic will endanger Westfield's children. volunteerism in Westfield was as a mem- benefit of our community. She is highly piled many of these historic col- ber of the Newcomer’s Club. She soon effective in every role she assumes. umns and have assembled them in became active in the Jefferson School Anyone who ever worked with her has book form. Mr. Koles had also The net gain in parking spaces will be a maximum of 244 not the 490 in the referendum. Parent Teacher Organization and was the deepest admiration and respect for worked as an award winning press elected its president. She eventually pro- her. She is always willing to cheerfully photographer for the Journal for Westfield has low-cost alternatives to immediately improve parking. gressed to town-wide involvement as pass along her knowledge, is receptive many years. President of the Parent-Teacher Coun- to new ideas and is a trusted advisor and Mrs. Turner has given several talks cil. She boosted her sons’ activities as a champion for the efforts of others.” at the society’s luncheons concern- Get the real facts in detail Cub Scout den mother and was an active Persons wishing to attend the Hu- ing Union County and its history. volunteer for basketball, baseball and manitarian Award Dinner are asked She is the author and co-author of In the Westfield Special Parking Deck Referendum Section, Page 3. football leagues. to call the office of Mr. Fasciale, several pictorial history books about Paid for by WECARE (Westfielders Concerned About Responsible Development) P.O. 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The ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains MS Resident Asks School Bd. to Put Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Contingency Plan in Place for Odor Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Since May, there has been an apparent our children sit in these classrooms. Am I The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey “odor” in a number of classrooms at being an alarmist? I have every right to be! enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Beechwood School, classrooms occupied All accounts to-date refer to the “odor” tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 by first and second graders. as being reminiscent to something metal- If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 In addition to the five or six class- lic, mold, mildew or mustiness. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- rooms, the odor is prevalent in a hallway The BOE states that their “experts” claim vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at as well. In the opinion of this writer and there is no mold hazard in the building you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 parent, the odor is reminiscent to that of areas tested. Were the full resources of the free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. either mustiness or mildew or a combina- testing companies, the industrial hygien- All words and correct definitions tion of both, or to take it a bit further, who ists or whoever utilized to the full extent to come from the board game Diction Michelle Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte knows what? probe the walls, probe the ceiling tiles, Deception. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR I requested to see a copy of all the remove sections of walls or do whatever it testing and test results to-date and I would takes to find the source of the problem Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo like to bring to the table the “recommen- which is causing an odor to be prevalent in 1. Runnel – A small channel or water- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION dations” that were sent to Paul Vizzuso, these classrooms and hallway? course Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Mountainside Board of Education (BOE) I for one don’t believe full and total 2. Glack – A narrow mountain pass 3. Dagswain – A rough or coarse cover ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS Secretary, explaining the MaryPaul Labo- testing was done. As long as an odor ratories report regarding the water and exists in the classrooms, it’s a clear sign to for a bed Ben Corbin 4. Rugose – Full of wrinkles or ridges SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES insulation samples taken on August 3. me that there’s a problem somewhere. So Here are the recommendations detailed: why haven’t these so-called experts found One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 SAMP “Given these findings, the most immediate the source of the odor? 1. Thick soup prepared from barley task would be to conduct a thorough analy- As a novice looking in, the odor is 2. Slanted; steep sis of the building envelopes of the four coming from a renewable source and un- 3. Coarse meal of Indian corn Gerrymandering, Low Voter effected classrooms. A typical harbinger of til such time as that source is found and 4. Topsoil building odors is water trapped in roof or identified, our children are inhaling “un- ULTION wall insulation. These wet areas can de- knowns” each and every day the BOE 1. Revenge velop putrid odors due to the growth of a allows these classrooms to be occupied. 2. Playful; sportive Turnout Endanger Democracy variety of microbiological slimes. We highly With all due respect, the BOE has 3. Renewal or restoration recommend a detailed mold, moisture and presented a laundry list of actions they 4. A delay; a hindrance; an obstacle microbe audit of each of the classrooms. No have taken to investigate the problem and SAPHROPHAGOUS In deciding to vote next week on Tuesday, Novem- Democrat Freeholder board. Whether this translates further microbiological sampling is needed I’ve been very vocal as to thank them for ber 2, think about this – if voter turnout continues to into votes will only be known after November 2. 1. Excessively fond of salt; salt eating until such an audit is completed.” those efforts, but it goes way beyond that. 2. Feeding on decaying organic matter decline and if gerrymandering of districts continues In Westfield, there is no election of officials for the I’ve attended the last two BOE meet- At the Tuesday, October 12, BOE meet- 3. Nectar gathering, such as with honey to result in only party appointees being elected, then first time in more than 50 years, due to a rule change ings and I’ve requested at each meeting ing a number of concerned parents were bees have we lost our democracy? a couple of years back where officials were given and via four letters to-date that the chil- informed by the board that they had a 4. Subsisting only on plants dren and teachers in these classrooms be “contingency plan” to move the children ROIN Whether or not next Tuesday’s balloting is person- extended terms; from being elected every two years relocated into another area where an out of these classrooms. Why hasn’t that ally important to you, it is vital to vote for the sake to now being elected every four years. But a hotly 1. To discolor or blacken as if by burn- “odor” in the classroom does not exist! been done? Do we take the ultimate action ing of our country. We hope you do. disputed referendum is on the ballot over construc- In my opinion, I am deeply concerned and keep our children out of school until 2. Twining about; twisting This edition of The Westfield Leader and The tion of a parking deck and development. A strongly about the health of my child and the other such time as action is taken or perhaps we 3. Ringworm; a skin disease caused by Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is dedicated to pro- organized citizens’ group opposes the mayor and children as well. should just get Channel 7 on our side? a fungus An “odor” in a number of classrooms and To the Mountainside BOE-- enforce 4. A scab viding everyone in our readership area with informa- council’s proposal. The council is also fiercely di- hallway should not exist under any circum- your contingency plan now and safeguard tion to make informed choices. vided on the issue. The outcome of the referendum stance and for it to linger over a present six the health of our children until you find In addition to our regular distribution throughout could have a significant impact next year on the month period is totally unacceptable and in the source of the problem, and then my all SPFHS Graduate Calls the county and the country, all homes in Westfield, mayoral race. total disregard for the well-being of the means, correct the problem and let’s move children, the teachers and the staff. on! For Embracing Diversity Fanwood and Scotch Plains are receiving this news- Mayor Martin Marks in seeking reelection and has I say this only because we have no idea Gary Whyte Being a graduate of the Scotch Plains- paper. This edition is also available at been campaigning at the state level for property tax of what’s being inhaled each and every day Mountainside Fanwood High School (SPFHS) class of www.goleader.com. reform. Scotch Plains was hit with a large property 1972, it’s not an uncommon occurrence There are contests for mayor and council in Scotch tax increase last year, as were many municipalities. Borough Council Member Clears Up to deal with such issues as discrimination. Plains. There are elections for borough council in His challenger, Andrew Baron claims Mayor Marks Unfortunately, due to the lack of expo- Confusion Over FW Library Loan sure to cultural differences people begin to Fanwood. There is a $10 million Parking Develop- didn’t do enough to soften the tax blow. Mayor underestimate the humanitarian aspect of ment Referendum in Westfield. Marks retorts that the system is broken, that 20 As a member of the Fanwood Borough out the knowledge or approval of council. the individual person. When people are not Four seats on the Union County Freeholder Board percent of property taxes go to the county, two-thirds Council and liaison to the Fanwood Memo- As set forth in New Jersey statute, only the informed about people from a human per- are up for grabs and the county sheriff and surrogate go to the schools and only a small portion is the result rial Library Board of Trustees, I wanted to council can approve expenditures or loans. spective and more in tune to relationships are up for election. of municipal expenditures – which are largely un- write to clear up some confusion over the Of course, once a budget is approved, the of color awareness, one loses the whole “loan” recently made by the library to the administration is authorized to collect rev- concept of the personal human being. At the federal level, the Seventh Congressional avoidable, such as for police, fire and services. Historic Preservation Committee. enues or spend funds only within that frame- So, it’s an unfortunate situation that is District Representative will be chosen by election. Fanwood has two council seats up for grabs and Back in August, Mayor Mahr approached work. Yet, the mayor, in the “interest of taking place at the SPFHS, but I hope that And, of course, there is a vote for President of the the main issue seems to be the approach to down- Library Director Dan Weiss and asked if the community relations” according to Council- everyone realizes that we all bleed the United States. town redevelopment. Up to now, the campaigning library could lend approximately $2,000 to man Jack Molenar, overstepped her limited wonderful color of red. Please learn to the Historic Preservation Commission to authority and completely ignored the re- accept and respect diversity, because we New Jersey always seems to give rise to bizarre seems amicable, as all candidates agree that they fund the purchase of a recently published quirements of New Jersey law. are all from a different place and time political twists. This year, the governor is resigning want to keep the small town feel of the borough. book, “Images of Fanwood,” for resale dur- Furthermore, it is not relevant whether or hoping for the American Dream. in two weeks and Senate President Richard Codey is Mountainside Republicans are running unopposed ing Fanny Wood Day. Mr. Weiss, without not the loan was paid back. What is relevant Marilyn Mason taking over without a vote by the citizens. The vote for the borough council seats. the express authorization of the Library Board is that council, not the mayor, must approve Scotch Plains for a new governor and assembly will be next year. Incumbent Congressman Mike Ferguson stands to of Directors, approved the loan. all expenditures or loans. By New Jersey law, the library, unlike The solution is simple. Mayor Mahr does This doesn’t mean that matters are dull in Union be reelected based on the strength of the Republican other municipal departments, is a semi-au- not need to appoint a committee or meet with BRAKES Lauds County. Recently appointed Freeholder John Wolhrab voter registration superiority in the Seventh Con- tonomous entity with the power to regulate the library board. She simply must: (a) read of Linden was arrested for assault two weeks ago and gressional District, which comprises the towns of its own finances. the statute and (b) follow the statute. Walk to School Day has resigned. His name has been purged from all of this area. However, from my perspective as a coun- Councilman Stuart Kline The BRAKES Group of Westfield the county Democratic campaign literature but he In New Jersey, voters have not favored a Republi- cil member, the more egregious malfeasance Fanwood wants to thank all the adults and students occurred when the loan was approved with- who participated in “Walk to School Day” remains on the ballot. If party line voting continues can candidate for President in more than a decade. on October 6. next week, county Democrats bolstered by their However, this year, President Bush is surprisingly WHS Principal Addresses Status Special thanks go to everyone who numbers in Elizabeth, Linden and Plainfield will close in the polls. It may be due to the debacle and contributed to making it a successful event, sweep and Wolhrab will be elected. Then, he must schism caused by Governor McGreevey’s escapades, Of Drug Issues in High School including Mayor McDermott, who walked Bernadette Latimer from McKinley to resign again. County Democrats already have cho- the war on terrorism or John Kerry’s overconfidence The Superintendent’s annual presenta- the Office of the Union County Pros- school. Westfield Firefighters Tarantino, sen his replacement, an attorney from Linden. The with his lead in the state. Probably, the biggest local tion to the Board of Education on Vio- ecutor to ensure that searches are con- Tiller, Lanza, Serchio, Loeffler, county Republicans are trying to make a fight of it impact on the outcome of the Presidential election lence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse ducted legally and fairly. McCormack and Deputy Chief Dannevig and hope that they don’t lose in the Freeholder will be the status of U.S. Attorney Christopher Reports in the Westfield Public Schools School administrators tend to shy away also participated, allowing themselves to election to a candidate that has resigned and has been Christie. The Republican appointee has been send- and the resulting article in The Westfield from publicly speaking as candidly as be the prizes of individual school raffles. Leader, “Westfield Principal Concerned they should about drug use among stu- The firefighters escorted the student arrested. ing white-collar criminals of both parties to jail in about Drug Trafficking,” affords me the dents. Why? Because even though almost winners on their walk to school. Holy The county GOP Freeholder candidates have droves. If John Kerry wins as President, Mr. Christie opportunity to apprise the community of all abuse of drugs and alcohol occurs Trinity students also received a walking strange bedfellows of Democrats from Kenilworth, has said that he will not continue at this post. the status of these issues at WHS. The beyond school hours, the public tends to police escort from Officer Perotta and Roselle Park and Springfield who want to “Stop the We recommend you vote on Tuesday, November 2 only inaccuracy in the article is the num- believe that somehow the schools are to Captain Morgan. ber of incidents reported in the “Vio- blame and that school administrators are “We Walked” stickers and decorative Train” reactivation proposed by the incumbent all- – and stay informed all year round. lence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse hiding the extent to which the problem is red balloons were donated by Coldwell Report.” There were 38 reported inci- actually occurring in the schools. In real- Banker and ReMax Properties of dents at WHS during the 2003-2004 school ity, schools aggressively address drug Westfield. Moto Photo contributed de- WF Town and School Websites year, not 42. Four incidents which oc- and alcohol abuse by consistently imple- veloping for the schools’ pictures of the curred at the intermediate and elementary menting well-considered policies that event. Thank you to them all. school levels had been inadvertently in- address every aspect of the problem. This world-wide event is meant to re- cluded in the high school figures. After WHS’s Drug and Alcohol Policy is introduce walking to school as a safe, healthy, Must Be Owned by the Taxpayers reviewing the specifics of the reported both educational and disciplinary in na- environmentally-friendly way for parents to incidents at the high school, it is clear to ture – a fair and careful response and spend special time with their children, and It’s time for the Town of Westfield and the Westfield vices for the town and the school district for many me that many of them do not meet the intervention designed to provide support, for kids to enjoy exercise and social time with Public School system to straighten out just who years. The website is solely his property. The state’s newly established criteria for this help and assistance to students struggling each other. owns the taxpayers’ websites. It’s also time for them Westfield Board of Education has no position on annual report. with a substance abuse problem. The Let’s not make it just a one day event. WHS is an extremely safe place, perhaps policy ensures that any student who is The most beautiful sights were the safe, to make sure that improper political messages do not the parking deck.” the safest public place in our community for determined to be under the influence in car-free campus environments that were become posted on these sites or be distributed by Also, on Friday, the town responded to the contro- high school students. There is virtually no school receives the necessary medical created as a result of parents leaving their their e-mail systems. versy by e-mail from the mayor’s executive assis- violence and relatively little vandalism. Last evaluations to determine that he/she is cars behind and letting their children walk. A controversy brought much of this to a head last tant, Claire Gray. The e-mail read, “Re: Posting on year, of the incidents that were required to physically and mentally able to be in Let your children walk to school with a be reported as thefts by the state’s newly school. Upon return, there is a confiden- friend; walk with them; park your car two Friday as the website, which is listed as the “official” WestfieldNJ.com — Dear Ms. Wanfried, Your e- established reporting criteria, for example, tial meeting with the Student Assistance blocks away from school and walk your Westfield Public School system site sent out a politi- mail expressing your views on Mr. Walker’s website a majority were actually the result of prop- Counselor, a certified Substance Aware- child from there; drop your child two blocks cal e-mail through their system and posted the politi- has been received by this office. A copy has been erty left unattended or not secured in lock- ness Coordinator, who provides the stu- from school and let him/her walk from cal editorial position on the website – the site adver- distributed to each council member for their infor- ers. Eleven students were identified as be- dent and parents with information, in- there; or form a Walkpool and share the tised as the official site of the Westfield Public mation. The westfieldnj.com is not the official town ing under the influence of drugs or alcohol school support and a referral to commu- responsibility of getting your during school hours. Several of these stu- nity resources as needed. The same con- neighborhood’s kids to and from school. Schools. It urged all residents to vote “Yes” on the website. Our website is westieldnj.net. Mr. Walker dents arrived at school in the morning al- fidential service from our Student Assis- Contact us to help you get started. E- upcoming Parking Deck Referendum on Tuesday, bought the rights to westfieldnj.com before the town ready having used these substances, and tance Counselor is available to any stu- mail us at [email protected]. November 2. had a website and is a privately owned website which some arrived at an after-school event under dent at any time. Sara Clarkson, Westfield Several Westfield residents, including a Roosevelt neither the Town or Board of Education have control. the influence of alcohol. At WHS the entire staff is committed to The BRAKES Group Although the actual use of drugs in the creating a safe, healthy and substance- Intermediate School mother, received a school no- Mr. Walker has willingly removed the information school is minimal, anecdotal evidence free environment. Our approach is a com- tice that contained the vote “Yes” message. Objec- you are referring to from his website.” from graduates and even currently en- prehensive one that begins with preven- Resident Takes Issue tions were e-mailed to Westfield Public School Su- This newspaper has learned that the “official” rolled students leads me to believe that tion taught annually through the Health perintendent Dr. William Foley and to the mayor and website of Westfield as reported by Ms. Gray, undetected drug transactions do occur in Education curriculum and includes op- With Zucker Letter council. Other residents picked up on the notice and westfieldnj.net, is also owned by Mr. Walker. The the building. Some involve prescription portunities for students to participate in As a long-time Fanwood resident and drugs like Ritalin. Other transactions in- healthy extra-curricular activities where observer of local politics, I am writing in objected with a flurry of e-mails to authorities and to town budgets $12,000 a year to pay Mr. Walker to volve illicit drugs. One drug transaction they can meet and have fun without feel- response to a letter by Donna Zucker, this newspaper last Friday. maintain the site. Mr. Walker also currently owns the in WHS is one too many. ing the kind of pressure to drink alcohol published in last week’s edition. Correctly, in our view, Dr. Foley contacted previous official website of Westfield which is ac- Keeping drugs out of WHS has always or use drugs that they often encounter at The fact is that the council passed a Westfield resident Darryl Walker, who runs the school tive, by the name of Westfield-nj.com. He also owns been a priority for this administration. private parties. Our approach acknowl- $6.9 million budget in 2004, roughly Balancing the civil rights of students with edges the importance of identifying stu- $400,000 or 6.2 percent over the preced- website in an effort to have the political statement westfieldnj.org and westfieldnj.biz. the need to maintain a safe, drug-free envi- dents who come to school under the influ- ing year’s $6.5 million budget. Chief Fi- taken down from the website. This newspaper determined that the website of the ronment, however, is an administrative ence of or in the possession of drugs and nancial Officer Fred Thompkins is sim- Dr. Foley responded by e-mail to Ken Sumner of Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) is owned dilemma. On one hand, we extend trust to accordingly provides resources for those ply wrong (as he was when he insisted the the Westfield WECARE citizens group who ob- by the DWC, but that the two employees of the DWC our students, knowing that 95 percent ac- who need additional treatment. library could make a loan to the borough jected to the notice. Dr. Foley wrote, “I have been use Mr. Walker’s e-mail system at westfieldnj.com. cept our good faith belief in them and Anyone who has attended a public, pri- without council approval.) Like many reciprocate by behaving exemplarily. On vate, parochial or prep school since the residents I am dismayed that our new there and I have called Darryl Walker to object. He The Westfield School system owns the names the other hand, the few who do take advan- 1960s should not be surprised that drugs mayor had to go begging to Trenton with- informs me that westfieldnj.com is his creation and westfieldnjk12.com and westfieldnjk12.org. As yet, tage of a system based on trust may be remain a problem in our schools. When out first trying to reduce our spending as 100 percent under his ownership. What I do intend to they are not operational. misinterpreting our respect for students by citizens ask me about discipline at WHS, much as possible. do is get out a statement that disclaims any associa- According to whois.net, Mr. Walker also owns using the relative freedom they enjoy as they usually anticipate a negative response, With respect to downtown develop- license to conduct illegal transactions since teenagers are an enigma to most ment, the current council has taken us tion with the statement. I am also working to break fanwoodnj.com, mountainsidenj.com, within the school building. adults. The truth is that WHS students, like back to square one. Instead of meetings with the site completely and set up our own. For springfieldnj.com and cranfordnj.com. This year I informed the student body most teenagers, are wonderful young throughout the year, as promised by Mayor many years Darryl has provided webmaster services The official website of Scotch Plains, that the administration intended to use people who want to learn and want to do Mahr, we have had two hastily arranged for the town and school district at no cost. As with scotchplainsnj.com, is owned by the township. The the K-9 Unit to conduct periodic, unan- what is right. They are unfortunately, ex- pre-election day meetings, one of which many things sometimes there is a hidden cost. You official website of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood pub- nounced, non-specific searches. I also posed to many negative influences in our was held on back-to-school night when informed students that our goal is not to culture, not the least of which is the drug many residents with school aged children can call him at (908) 654-5100 if you want to speak lic schools, www.spfk12.org, is owned by the public catch anyone in the act of buying, sell- culture. The role of the school is to edu- could not attend. with him directly.” school system. ing or possessing drugs, but simply to cate, to guide and to support our youth in a There has been a lot of complaining The Westfield High School and other schools It’s clearly time, in our belief, for the Town of keep our school as safe as possible by safe and positive environment. This year, about what we do not want but no substan- subsequently sent out e-mail notices. The Westfield, the school system and the DWC to severe keeping drugs out of the high school. I the WHS administration plans to take ev- tive discussion as to what to do. The previ- also firmly apprised our students that ery legal action necessary to minimize our ous administration not only had public Tamaques elementary school notice read, “You all ties with westfieldnj.com and aliases privately anyone found to be possessing or traf- students’ exposure in school to the na- meetings, but also advanced beyond the may have noticed that the westfieldnj.com website owned and to have websites and e-mail systems ficking drugs in school would be ar- tional scourge of drugs. talking stage, selecting a developer and has posted a message that supports the parking owned by the taxpayers that fund them – and to have rested and prosecuted. The high school Dr. Robert Petix proposing an actual plan for discussion. deck in town. This website is the property of private e-mail systems not subject to compromise of administration is currently working with Principal Sophie Kauchak Darryl Walker, who has provided webmaster ser- the public trust. the Westfield Police Department and Westfield High School Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 28, 2004 Page 5 Let Us Not Kill the Goose That Laid The Golden Egg With Development Letters to the Editor As we listen to or read about arguments of the day when his train came in. Those of in the town council, the planning board us who worked had to plan our day so each WF Taxpayer Thinks Cost of Studies and board of adjustment meetings, I be- of us could get to work. Most children gin asking myself, why we moved to walked or rode their bicycles to school, Westfield. Is it for the parking? The while younger one went in a car pool. Should Come Out of Officials Pockets shopping? The restaurants? The commer- We found just about everything we What other costly surprises are in store how can anyone vote on this referendum cial hub that Westfield has developed wanted in town: St. Paul’s Church, Drs. for Westfield taxpayers? I was absolutely on November 2 without all the facts in- into? Or other reasons? Kalbacher and Cohen, Dr. Glickman, the flabbergasted the other day when I was cluding the economic and environmental My list is not exhaustive, but I believe Westfield Library, My Lady’s,The Leader told about the other “study” our fair mayor damage any garage in Westfield will cause it is for the other reasons that many of us Store, Randal’s Shoes, the Sweet Shoppe, contracted for. the taxpayers. moved to town. the Rialto Theatre, the Bonat Bakery, Mrs. About a year ago, a traffic flow study This issue just adds to all the (taxpayer) First, we knew someone we admired Siever’s Bakery, Jarvis Pharmacy and was done to rate the impact garages would money being wasted in this town by poor who live here. In our case, it was my Restaurant, Auster’s, The Westfield Leader, cause to our town at major intersections management and decisions made by the husband’s boss at the E.I. du Pont plant in the Finast, the Safeway, Made in America, and, of course, this was done to support council and mayor. The most recent that Perth Amboy and his wife who encour- the Toy Store, Woolworth’s and others. his need for the garages. Okay, you better comes to mind is the mistake made on aged us to look for a home here. We moved to Westfield because it was sit down for this one -- it cost the taxpay- Benson Place and South Chestnut -- the Secondly, although we had no children a residential town with almost no indus- ers $900,000 for all garage planning is- cost of all the studies, the cost of the at the time, these friends reported that the try. North, South and Central Avenues sues. It gets even better. This particular construction and then the cost to redo the schools in Westfield were first-rate. had not developed into the commercial study was very costly because the firm roadway to its original form because, in Thirdly, we loved driving around town venues they are today. There seemed to did the study on Christmas Eve (now is the end, no one in the town bothered to and seeing all the tree-lined streets and be less traffic in town and less traffic that representative of the traffic in town?) review the project plans until the con- neat gardens. There was an air of quiet moving through from one highway to Luckily, a few vocal people in town em- struction was complete. It was so obvious civility about Westfield and also a wide another than there is today. barrassed those responsible and the study that the way the roadway was configured; choice of housing styles and prices. So, as to why we moved to Westfield, Garage Is Not in Town’s Best Interest; was repeated during a more representa- it was just an accident waiting to happen. Fourth, the location of Westfield close peace and tranquility come ahead of com- tive time period. The mayor won’t even Thank goodness the neighbors com- to the Garden State Parkway made the mercial expansion. My husband and I publish the results in the brochure he is plained enough before someone was hurt! commute to Perth Amboy easy. Our neigh- remember the quiet, leafy, beautiful town Let’s Restore Civility to Westfield sending to all Westfield residents be- The cost (again to the taxpayers) of this bors who worked in the Bayway refiner- that made our choice for us. We hope that I would like to thank the mayor and the turbing to see the level of anger that has cause it was determined that the traffic fiasco was in the six-figure range. ies commuted to work with comparative over development with more traffic will town council for their patience and persever- characterized the debate over this pro- impact of any garage would negatively Mr. Mayor and council, the next time you ease too. So did those who worked on not send Westfield down the path of ance in dealing with what has become a very posal. We’re all citizens of Westfield, affect traffic flow in town. On a scale of have a brainstorm and need a study, why not Wall Street or uptown New York City, by Rahway, Elizabeth, Plainfield and the big issue in our town, the proposed parking neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Let’s A to F (F being the worst), streets in town take the cost out of your pockets and not using the Jersey Central Railroad or the Oranges. Let us not kill the goose that laid garage. I know that it has not been easy. try to act like it. were given a D at best and in many ours? Somerset Bus line that came through town. the golden egg. While I know that some of you have Robin Rosen Chang instances, an F grade. An F grade! Why is I hope the mayor and council fully under- Most families had only one care. The Evelyn MacRitchie dedicated much effort into seeing the Westfield this important information being left out? stand their mistakes. Use common sense. wife dropped her husband off at the Jersey Westfield garage become reality, I would like to You and I paid for the study. You and I are I urge all of my friends in Westfield to Central station and picked him up at the end express my opposition to the proposed Voting Is Best Show of also paying for this brochure. vote “no” on the referendum. garage and explain why. What ever happened to our public offi- Janice Honymar Westfield Resident Feels DWC Should The need for the proposed garage has cials being fair and impartial? So, I ask, Westfield not been absolutely proven. And, while Faith in Our Country some perceive that we have a parking As the current president of the Westfield Invest Their Money in Downtown problem, a thorough search of alternative Area League of Women Voters, I would I cannot believe the audacity of the adorn the building that houses their office solutions have not been fully explored. like to give The Westfield Leader and The DWC at their meeting last week. Reading to commemorate the Great American Furthermore, the proposed solution is sim- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times newspa- their official statement on the proposed Main Street Award, since the original ply too expensive for the number of park- pers a huge thank you for their contribu- redevelopment project floored me. plaque “is very nice but it doesn’t give ing spaces provided for by the garage. tion to voter service. This year, as in years DWC Chairman Alan DeRose said any context as to when we won the award.” Another important point is the traffic past, the Leader/Times has sent to your “Unfortunately there has not been any Instead of spending an as yet unknown implications. Studies conducted indicate home a copy of this election issue whether direct contact with this board concerning amount of money to place black sleeves that existing traffic conditions in the area or not you subscribe. partnering with the DWC to make park- over existing parking meter poles (I hope are lamentable, at best. The proposal will In the interest of voter awareness and ing improvements a reality. Despite this a Request For Qualification has been pub- only exacerbate the problem if mitigating citizen participation, the League of lack of communication, we stand ready to lished), why don’t they sponsor a contest solutions are not undertaken. Women Voters commends the publisher assist the town in doing what is fair and for school children to decorate the meter Unfortunately, no mitigating measures not only for taking on this expense but for equitable to make this project happen.” poles and heads (the poles and meter have been offered. No one wants an in- caring enough to inform all of the house- Mr. DeRose, members of the DWC heads would have to be prepared first by crease in car and pedestrian-car accidents holds in Westfield, Scotch Plains, have attended town council meetings. priming and also masking areas that can- in our town! This is especially pertinent Mountainside and Fanwood, in addition Some, including DWC Executive Direc- not be painted). given the number of children who walk to to other towns in our county. tor Sherry Cronin, have addressed the Let the DWC get its priorities straight. the two schools proximate to the garage. I tip my hat also to the Women’s Club council about this very project. The town If the parking is to benefit employees, I ask the council to consider these of Westfield for their continued good acts council has presented its proposal to the then it’s only fair to pay their share. The points and the wishes of the majority of for voter participation. public at its meetings, in the press, on TV- financials for the proposal require the Westfield citizens to be expressed in the We urge all voters to go to the polls on 36, and on the Internet. What does the $50,000 contribution from the DWC. It’s upcoming referendum. I also ask the Tuesday. This is the best demonstration DWC want, an engraved invitation? the right thing to do. council to regain the civility that seems of faith in our country and our way of life. No, they want to save their money and Jeffrey Messing to have been lost in the process of deter- Merry Wisler spend $1,880 of it on a bronze plaque to Westfield mining the fate of this garage. It’s dis- Westfield A MESSAGE FROM WESTFIELD TOWN COUNCILMEN PETER ECHAUSSE AND SAL CARUANA

Why didn’t the Town Council give you ALL the information in a recent mailing? Here are the FACTS from the Town’s expert studies ... FACTS that you need to know for the Parking Deck Referendum on November 2 ...

Why didn’t the Town Council EXPLAIN the Ballot Question? Read the Question and understand WHY ... QUESTION: “Shall the town of Westfield issue approximately $10,000,000 of general obligation bonds to fund the construction EXPLANATION: The underline portion means that the voters are agreeing to repay of a parking structure on municipal parking lots 1 and 8 between Prospect and Elm Streets, which would contain approximately the $10,000,000 loan with increases in their property taxes if they are needed. 500 total parking spaces and which bonds would be supported by revenue derived from parking fees and mixed use Increased property taxes ARE at risk and guarantee this bond! Why didn’t the Council redevelopment fees resulting from approximately 19 residential units and approximately 3000 square feet of retail space, and explain it? Bias? Trying to protect it’s misleading claim that “parking improvements if necessary, the levy of ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Town of Westfield?” will not impose any burden on taxpayers”??

PAID FOR BY ECHAUSSE FOR COUNCIL, MICHAEL CASH (TREASURER) & CARUANA FOR COUNCIL, TOM RIPPERGER TREASURER). Page 6 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Woman’s Club of Westfield Supports Tower Restoration WESTFIELD — The Woman’s The Woman’s Club of Westfield, Club of Westfield, along with other along with other Woman’s Clubs in Woman’s Clubs in the state, is sup- New Jersey, lobbied to save the Pali- porting the restoration of the historic sades by writing letters and speaking Woman’s Federation Tower in Pali- at meetings in support of the New sades Interstate Park. Jersey State Federation’s efforts. The tower, which resembles a small, By the time the Federation peti- somewhat rounded stone fortress, was tioned the Governor and State Legis- dedicated to the New Jersey State lature, they were convinced they Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1929 should save the cliffs for future gen- as a tribute to the Woman’s Clubs’ erations. role in saving the Palisades from total Now, the Woman’s Club of destruction in the early 20th century. Westfield, along with other New Jer- At the time, quarrying companies sey Woman’s Clubs, is championing were blasting the cliff rock to use in the effort to restore this historic tower, construction projects in New York a reminder of how the New Jersey City, which threatened to destroy the Woman’s Clubs saved a much greater cliffs completely. historic landmark — the Palisades. AARP Chapter to Meet Monday In Westfield MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH PAUL DI BELLA WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Hospital of Union County. (She is the former Miss Tara Ann Douglas) Chapter No. 4137 of the American On Tuesday, November 16, a day Association of Retired Persons will trip is planned to the Brownstone for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Strohl hold its next general meeting on Mon- a special Hawaiian feast plus a musi- day, November 1, in Assembly Hall of cal revue entitled “The Road to Miss Tara Ann Douglas The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Waikiki.” There also will be music located at the corner of Broad Street for dancing and a one-hour open bar. Harold and Ruth Strohl and Mountain Avenue in Westfield. The cost is $56 per person for the Weds Joseph Paul Di Bella Guests and prospective members entire day, including gratuities. The are invited to attend. Ample parking bus will leave the Lord & Taylor Miss Tara Ann Douglas, the daugh- as the maid of honor. Bridal atten- is available at the rear of the building. parking lot in Westfield at 10 a.m. For Celebrate 60th Anniversary ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Douglas of dants included Ms. Alissa Dorman of The social period with refreshments reservations and further information, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Strohl of Keith; two grandsons, Kenneth and Westfield, was married on Saturday, Annapolis, Md., a cousin of the bride; will begin at 1 p.m., and a brief busi- please call (908) 232-1362. Westfield celebrated their 60th wed- his wife, Beth, and their two chil- July 24, to Joseph Paul Di Bella. He is Mrs. Kerri Ryan of New Providence, ness meeting will be held later. At 1:30 Additionally, reservations will be ding anniversary on Thursday, Oc- dren, Matthew Phillip and Kara Beth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Di Bella Mrs. Suzanne Di Bella of Franklin p.m., guest speaker Bernard Heeney, taken at Monday’s meeting for the tober 21. and Kevin. of Piscataway. Park, the sister-in-law of the bride Westfield Town Clerk, will speak about chapter’s annual holiday luncheon at The Strohls have lived in Westfield The couple was given a luncheon The Reverend John Polyak pre- and the bridegroom; Mrs. Emma his position and discuss and give an- The Westwood in Garwood. The for 60 years and have been members by their family in honor of their sided over the ceremony at the Our Varrial of Freehold, Ms. Teresa swers to questions regarding the vari- event, to be held at noon on Tuesday, of the First Baptist Church of anniversary. Lady of Peace Church in North Nicosia of Edgewater Park and Ms. ous documents and records he over- December 7, will feature an interna- Westfield for 58 years. Brunswick, with the bride given in Virginia Margarucci of Hawthorne. sees that are used by most citizens of tional buffet and entertainment by the Mr. Strohl had worked for Norris Knights to Conduct marriage by her father. A reception Dominick Di Bella of Franklin Park Westfield and other communities. Union Township Harmonica Group. Industries in Newark for 35 years followed at the Primavera Regency was the best man for his brother. Members are asked to donate canned The cost is $20 for members and before retiring in 1975. He later man- Blood Drive Nov. 6 in Stirling. Serving as groomsmen were Mat- and boxed grocery items to benefit the non-member guests. Reservations aged the West Orange Municipal GARWOOD – The Garwood Ms. Kathryn Heinkel of Westfield, thew Douglas of Westfield, the twin homeless. Costume jewelry in good also may be made by calling Lun- Federal Credit Union for eight years, Knights of Columbus will hold a blood a long-time friend of the bride, served brother of the bride; Michael Ryan of condition is also requested to donate cheon Chairwoman Marie Stock at retiring from that position in 1990. drive on Saturday, November 6, from New Providence and Mark Ryan of to patients at Runnells Specialized (908) 925-2536. Mrs. Strohl, the former Miss Ruth 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Council Hall, 37 Bake Sale and Boutique Southington, Conn., both cousins of Leiter, had been employed by Jarvis’s South Avenue in Garwood, across On Tap For Tuesday the bride; Mark Lucherini of Bristal, Pharmacy in Westfield for 35 years from Pathmark. Pa., an uncle of the bridegroom; Tino Parents Invited to Program and later with the Westfield Police Parking is available behind the MOUNTAINSIDE — The Monti of Turnersville and John Sapio Department as a crossing guard, prior building on Willow Avenue. For Women’s Association of the Com- of Gainesville, Fla. to retiring in 1991. more information, please call (908) munity Presbyterian Church in The bride is an elementary school On Mental Health Diagnoses Their family includes a daughter, 789-9809 after 4 p.m. Mountainside will hold its annual Spanish teacher in the Scotch Plains- Sharon Helsby, and her husband, Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, Fanwood school district. A graduate WESTFIELD — A special infor- Union County organization, FACT November 2, beginning at 9 a.m. at of Westfield High School, she earned mational program will be held on helps families who have children with the church. a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Thursday, November 4, from 6:30 to behavioral and emotional challenges Library to Present Program This year, a Christmas Boutique with and a master’s degree in education 8:30 p.m. at the Family Support Orga- find the resources they need. crafts will also be featured, as well as from Rutgers University in New nization (FSO) of Union County, en- Mr. Hlavacek will explain the lan- gift items such as jewelry, crystal and Brunswick. titled “Mental Health Diagnosis: What guage of mental health professionals; Saturday on Lenape Culture china. Additionally, there will be a “Si- The bridegroom is a middle school Are They Saying About My Child?” how to access and understand infor- lent Auction” of a seven-car needle- social studies teacher in the Edison school The event, for parents and other mation about a child’s diagnosis, and SCOTCH PLAINS – Area fami- seum experience, is currently a guest point crafted train, which involved ap- district. A graduate of the Wardlaw- caregivers, will take place at the FSO how parents can develop helpful strat- lies are invited to attend a free pro- lecturer for the New Jersey Council proximately 100 hours of hand labor. Hartridge School in Edison, he was offices, 137 Elmer Street in Westfield. egies in response to children being gram on Lenape life and culture this for the Humanities. He is also dedi- Proceeds will benefit local chari- awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Richard Hlavacek, a school psy- psychologically “labeled.” Saturday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m. at cated to preserving New Jersey’s ties. The Community Presbyterian History from Rutgers University. chologist and Executive Director of The program will be offered free of the Scotch Plains Public Library, lo- Native American heritage. Church is located on Deer Path at Following a wedding trip to St. Families and Communities Together charge, but reservations are suggested. cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Specifically designed for young Meeting House Lane. Lucia, the couple resides in Edison. (FACT), will be the facilitator. A To make a reservation, be placed on a John Kraft, an expert on the prehis- children and their families, the event mailing list for future events or for tory of New Jersey, will be the pre- will feature both a slide presentation more information, please call Gail or senter. Mr. Kraft, who has more than and hands-on examination of Lenape Kathy at (908) 789-7625. 30 years of archaeological and mu- objects and artifacts. Mr. Kraft also will exhibit traditional Lenape cloth- ing. This program is part of an ongoing MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. series being held at the library for Chair of the Family Law Department of children and their families. For fur- ther information and directions, DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI please call (908) 322-5007.

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Some things ought never be done — torture, the Church of Westfield, located at 170 by actually paying them for their per- with the heaviness of war, terrorism Elm Street, will present a youth band formances,” he added. and escalating violence around the deliberate bombing of civilians, the use of indiscriminate weapons of mass night on Saturday, October 30, from 6 For more information, please world, as well as the unrelenting news to 10 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. call (908) 233-2278 or e-mail of it all. Pre-election rhetoric seems destruction — regardless of the con- sequences. Admission will be granted to youth [email protected]. to compound the problem, numbing under age 18. The cost will be $5 at us even further to the seriousness of 3. Christ commands us to see not only the splinter in our adversary’s the door for those wearing a Hallow- Lunch and Learn Series the world’s violence. een costume and $10 at the door for The other day I was reading an eye, but also the beam in our own. To Include Catskill Trip The distinction between good and persons without a costume. article by Jim Wallis of the Sojourn- Local youth bands to be showcased WESTFIELD – A three-day trip to ers community, which helped me re- evil does not run between one nation and another, or one group and an- include Yet Another Day, Scars On the Catskill Mountains will be the gain some focus. I include it’s salient Society, Gut Check, Mafia, From Day third event in the Westfield Area “Y” points in hopes that it may help you other. It runs straight through every human heart. We reject the false teach- One, the Interceptors, Patent Pend- Lunch and Learn series on environ- discuss, within your community of ing, and Tya. mental education. faith, one of our primary tasks as ing that America is a “Christian na- tion,” representing only virtue, while This event was coordinated by The trip will take place from people who are called to offer the Westfield High School students not Wednesday through Friday, Novem- love of Christ, that is: “Peacemaking its adversaries are nothing but vi- cious. We reject the belief that BOOK SALE ON THE WAY…Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Junior normally affiliated with the church, ber 10 to 12. Participants will be is central to our vocation in a troubled overseen by the Reverend Jeremy involved in both classroom and out- world.” America has nothing for which to Choir set up for the Giant Book Sale to be held at the church Sunday through Tuesday, repent, even as we reject that it repre- October 31 through November 2. Proceeds will benefit musical programs, concerts Montgomery, Minister of Local Out- door environmental education 1. Jesus Christ, as attested in Holy and activities offered at the church, located at 414 East Broad Street in Westfield. reach at First Baptist. projects at the Straus Center for Adult Scripture, knows no national bound- sents most of the world’s evil. Donations will be accepted through tomorrow, Friday, October 29. Pictured, from left 4. Christ’s most difficult teaching These students, including Natasha Education. aries. Those who profess his name to right, are: Belle Hutchins, Shea Fitzpatrick and Caroline Blatz. Carlos, Kevin Johnson, Willa The monthly Lunch and Learn pro- are found throughout the four corners is that enemy-love is the heart of the Gospel. We are to show love to our Schaefer and Drew Skibitsky, chose grams, which are free and open to the of the earth. Our allegiance to Christ to direct the evening’s proceeds to public, are designed for adults to meet takes priority over national identity. enemies even as we believe God in Giant Book Sale to Kick Off Christ has shown love to us and the benefit local charities, such as The others and participate in stimulating No political or religious leader has Arc of Union County, and also to discussions at lunchtime. The “Y” is the right to twist them in the service whole world. Enemy-love does not mean capitulating to hostile agendas Sunday at St. Paul’s Church compensate the youth bands for their located at 220 Clark Street in of war. performances. Westfield. 2. Christ commits Christians to a or domination. It does mean refus- ing to demonize any human being WESTFIELD — The Friends of compact discs and children’s books. “Normally, these youth bands For more information on the “Y”’s strong presumption against war. The struggle to find venues to play, and in year-long environmental education wanton destructiveness of modern created in God’s image. We reject Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Proceeds from the sale will support the demonization of perceived en- in Westfield will hold its annual Gi- the many musical programs, concerts most cases, they are forced to pay out series, or for details about the trip, warfare strengthens this obligation. of their own pockets for facility please call MaryAnn McCormick at We reject the false teaching that a war emies, which only paves the way to ant Book Sale on Sunday, October and activities offered at St. Paul’s Church, abuse. 31, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, located at 414 East Broad Street. rental,” said Reverend Montgomery. (908) 966-9344. 5. Christ teaches us that humility November 1, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Books and other donations will be Antiques Appraisal Set is the virtue befitting those who have Bag Day will be on Tuesday, No- accepted at the church through to- At Library November 8 been reconciled to God. It tempers vember 2, from 9 a.m. until noon. morrow, Friday, October 29. The Willow Grove to Commence Thousands of selections in all catego- church is unable to accept donations MOUNTAINSIDE — The all political disagreements, and it allows that our own political percep- ries will be available, including paper- of textbooks, magazines, encyclope- Mountainside Public Library will back and hardback fiction and nonfic- dias, records or Reader’s Digest con- present an Antiques Appraisal event tions, in a complex world, may be Free Fall Stretching Classes wrong. We reject the false teaching tion; audio books, videos, software, densed books. on Monday, November 8, from 6:30 For more information, please call (908) SCOTCH PLAINS — The fall ses- participants various techniques and to 8:30 p.m. at the library, located at that those who are not for the United Pre-Election Service States politically are against it or 232-8506, extension no. 10 or email sion of Stretches For Health will begin aspects of exercise, all done while Constitution Plaza. [email protected]. on Tuesday, November 2, at the Willow sitting in chairs. Individuals are en- Antiques expert Alan Snyder of that those who fundamentally ques- Set at Mount St. Mary tion American policies must be with COUNTY – The Sisters of Mercy Grove Presbyterian Church, located at couraged to wear comfortable clothes. Watchung will conduct the program. Caregivers to Gather 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Anyone interested in attending this Mr. Snyder is a certified antiques the “evil-doers.” Regional Community of New Jersey We believe that acknowledging will hold an ecumenical pre-election Monday at St. Helen’s Classes, which are offered free of class or in more information about appraiser and dealer with over 25 charge, will continue through the fall Willow Grove is asked to call the years experience in the New Jersey/ these truths is indispensable for fol- prayer service this Sunday, October WESTFIELD — A support group lowers of Christ. We urge them to 31, at 4 p.m. at Mount Saint Mary for those caring for elderly or chroni- on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. church office during morning hours, metropolitan area antiques market. in the church lounge. All are welcome. Monday through Friday, at (908) 232- All attendees may bring one small remember these principles in making Immaculate Conception Chapel in cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- their decisions as citizens. In a world Watchung. day, November 1, at 8 p.m. in the Connie DiDario of South Plainfield, 5678, e-mail [email protected] or item for review. Pieces can be decora- a certified yoga instructor, will teach visit www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. tive or fine arts works, paintings, weighed down with violence and ha- All are welcome, regardless of po- Parish Center of St. Helen’s Roman prints, photographs, household or tred, peacemaking is central to our litical affiliation. Mount Saint Mary Catholic Church on Lambertsmill kitchen items, glass or porcelain ob- vocation! is located on Route 22, West, and Road in Westfield. jects, pop culture or sports col- For more, you can go to Terrill Road in Watchung, across the Meetings are held on the first non- lectibles, memorabilia and the like. www.sojo.net, where you may find highway from Sears. For more infor- holiday Monday of every month. This “Antiques Roadshow” style more by Jim Wallis and the Sojourn- mation, please call Sister Dorothy These are information and sharing program, sponsored by the Friends of ers community. May the deep peace Flynn at (908) 756-0994, extension sessions. For more details, please call the Mountainside Public Library, is of the one we call “The Prince of no. 4039. Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1867. free and open to all. Mountainside Peace” be yours! residents will receive priority regis- * * * * * * * tration. To register or for more infor- Reverend Carll is Senior Pastor of mation, please call (908) 233-0115 or the First United Methodist Church of WHO DO YOU TRUST visit the library during regular library Westfield, located at One East Broad hours. Street. WITH YOUR MONEY???

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Flay, 77, of Scotch Plains Surviving are her husband, died on Wednesday, October 20, at Surviving are her mother, Marjorie DEATH NOTICE died on Tuesday, October 19, at her Raymond F. Flay, and a sister, Louise Columbus Hospital in Newark. G. Sturcke of Whiting, and two broth- home. Romanowich of Union. Born in Plainfield, she had resided ers, Henry Sturcke of Switzerland Octavius N. De Moll, 79, Court Clerk; Born in Roselle, she resided in Funeral services were held on Fri- in Westfield most of her life before and Kenneth Sturcke of Beachwood. Scotch Plains for the last 49 years. day, October 22, at the Memorial moving to Newark two years ago. Funeral services were held on Satur- Marine Was Purple Heart Recipient Mrs. Flay retired in 1965 after Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Miss Sturcke was an accountant day, October 23, at the First Baptist working as a secretary for New Jer- Fanwood. Interment followed at with H & R Block in Scotch Plains for Church in Westfield. Interment followed Octavius N. De Moll, 79, of San 28, at the funeral home. sey Bell in Elizabeth for 20 years. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. five years. at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Diego, Calif. died on Wednesday, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- She was a member of the First Memorial contributions may be She was a graduate of Westfield Arrangements were by the Memo- October 20, at his home. tions may be made to St. Jude United Methodist Church of Scotch made to the Autism Society of Dela- High School and Ellen Cushing Jun- rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Born in Newark, he had lived in Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Plains and was a former Superinten- ware, 5572 Kirkwood Highway, ior College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. enue in Fanwood. Fanwood for 20 years before moving St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. dent of the Sunday School at the Wilmington, Del. 19808. A member of the First Baptist Memorial donations may be made to to San Diego 12 years ago. 38105. Presbyterian Church in Roselle. October 28, 2004 Church of Westfield, she sang in the the Elevator Fund of the First Baptist Mr. De Moll had been employed as October 28, 2004 choir and played in the bell choir there. Church, 170 Elm Street, Westfield 07090. a court clerk for the Superior Court of October 28, 2004 Betty L. Rice, 76, Past Worthy Matron She was predeceased by her father, Union County in Elizabeth for 26 DEATH NOTICE years, retiring in 1988. Of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter Charles F. Ivory, 85, Local Architect; A veteran of World War II, he served Ruth Louis Mann, 80 in the United States Marines from Ruth Louis Mann, 80, of Cranford Betty L. Rice, 76, of Westfield died band, Elmer J. Rice, Jr., in 1969. Decorated Veteran of World War II 1942 to 1945 and was a recipient of died on Sunday, October 24, at on Wednesday, October 20, at her Surviving are a daughter, Robin R. the Purple Heart. He was a member of Runnells Specialized Hospital of residence. Landau of Westfield; a son, Elmer J. Charles F. Ivory, 85, of Mr. Ivory was a Charter member of the Men of the Blue Ghost, USS Lex- Union County in Berkeley Heights. Born in Newark, she lived in Rice, 3rd, also of Westfield; a sister, Mountainside died on Monday, Oc- the Community Presbyterian Church ington. Born in Newark, she had lived in Westfield for the last 50 years. Bernice Leitschuh of Lakeland, Fla., tober 25, at Overlook Hospital in in Mountainside, where his father Mr. De Moll was a member of El Scotch Plains for 63 years before Mrs. Rice had been a cashier for and three grandchildren. Summit. was the architect for the church’s Cajon Elks Club No. 1812 Benevo- moving to Cranford. Drug Fair in Westfield for many years Funeral services took place on Sat- Born in Goshen, he lived in Christian Education Building. He also lent and Protective Order of Elks in El A 1943 graduate of Scotch Plains- prior to retiring in 1997. urday, October 23, at the Gray Fu- Mountainside since 1953. was a member of Veterans of Foreign Cajon, Calif.; Escondido American Fanwood High School, Mrs. Mann She was a past Worthy Matron for neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Mr. Ivory had been an architect for Wars Post No. 10136 of Mountainside Legion Post No. 0149 in Escondido, had worked as a telephone operator the Nutley Chapter No. 121 of the Westfield. Burial followed at Holly- The Philips and Kaufman Architects and Atlas-Pythagoras Lodge, Free and Calif.; Veterans of Foreign Wars No. with New Jersey Bell during World Order of the Eastern Star. wood Memorial Park in Union. in Morristown, previously Epple and Accepted Masons of Westfield. 11388 in California; Marine Corps War II and as a school crossing guard Mrs. Rice also was a long-time Memorial donations may be made Seaman, for 16 years before his re- Surviving are his wife of 61 years, League Branch No. 196; the Loyal in the 1960s. She had also been a member of the First Baptist Church to the American Heart Association or tirement in 2001. Earlier, he had Dorothy I. Ivory; three sons, Ronald Order of the Moose No. 1852 in Mesa, distributor for Vanda Beauty Prod- of Westfield and was involved with the American Alzheimer’s Founda- worked for his father, Percy Ivory, F. Ivory of North Plainfield, Douglas Calif.; Sons of Union Veterans of the ucts. the Girl Scouts of Westfield. tion. also an architect. F. Ivory of Mountainside and Jeffrey Civil War in Kearny, and St. Mrs. Mann was a life member of She was predeceased by her hus- October 28, 2004 He was a World War II B-24 P. Ivory of St. Charles, Mo.; a brother, Bartholomew the Apostle Roman the Deutscher Club in Clark. Bomber pilot in the United States Air Richard G. Ivory of Union; six grand- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. She was predeceased by her hus- Force and was with the 458th Bom- children and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, band, Edward Mann, in 1992. They bardier Group. Honorably discharged There will be no visitation. A me- Dorothy Ruth De Moll, in 1995. were married in 1947. Area/Community/Church as a First Lieutenant, he was awarded morial service will be held at 11 a.m. Surviving are a son, Robert De Surviving are four sons, Thomas S. the European-African-Middle East- today, Thursday, October 28, at the Moll, and his wife, Caroline, of San Mann of Westfield, Dennis E. Mann ern Campaign Ribbon, Distinguished Community Presbyterian Church. Diego; two sisters, Margaret Alonzo of Scotch Plains, Brian G. Mann of Flying Cross and Air Medal with Private burial will be under the of Irvington and Antoinette Frese of Stevens, Pa. and William E. Mann of Westfield Library Posts Three Oak Leaf Clusters. He served direction of the Gray Funeral Home, Nutley; a brother, Vincent Naumowicz Whiting; five grandchildren, Tommy, in the European Theater of Opera- 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. of Chesterfield, Mich., and three Kelly, Sherry, Eddie and Debbie, and tions Air Offensive over Europe; In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- grandchildren, Daniel De Moll, SrA two great-grandchildren, Ricky and Adult and Youth Events Normandy and Northern France. tions may be made to the Community Jennifer Pegg and Kelly Ann De Moll. Adrianna. Presbyterian Church, Meeting House The funeral will be at 9 a.m. tomor- Private arrangements were handled WESTFIELD — The Westfield and-answer session and book signing Teresa M. Pinto, 91 Lane, Mountainside 07092. row, Friday, October 29, from the by the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Memorial Library, located at 550 East with author Jim Murphy on Saturday, Teresa M. Marinaro Pinto, 91, of October 28, 2004 Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South South Avenue in Fanwood. Broad Street in Westfield, will host November 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 Westfield died on Thursday, October Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass In lieu of flowers, donations may several programs for children and a.m. 21, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Woman’s Club to Hear is set for 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew be made in her name to the Multiple adults during the week of Monday, Mr. Murphy chronicled the story of Born and raised in Italy, she came Presentation on Herbs the Apostle Church. Interment will Sclerosis Society of Greater North November 1. how one tiny mosquito forever to the United States in 1932, settling follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jersey, 1 Kalisa Way, Suite 205, “Computer Talk and Discussion: changed history and science in “An in Westfield. WESTFIELD – Cheryl Wiley of Westfield. Paramus, N.J. 07652 Job Searching on the Internet” will American Plague,” a Newbery Honor Mrs. Pinto was a member of the Herbs, Spice, Everything Nice in Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 (www.njbnmss.org). take place November 1 from 7 to 8:15 Book of 2004. He will discuss why Holy Trinity Rosary Altar Society South Plainfield will lecture on and to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, October October 28, 2004 p.m. This workshop will explore the and how this account was written. and the Holy Trinity Seniors Club, demonstrate how to entertain with possibilities of combining traditional Children must have a valid Westfield both of Westfield. herbs for the holidays for members of job search methods with the Internet. Library card to attend. She was predeceased by her hus- the Woman’s Club of Westfield. St. Paul’s Invites Community Participants will look at full-ser- For youngsters age 10 to 23 months band, Peter Pinto, in 1978, and by a The program is set for Monday, vice job sites, New Jersey jobs, Civil and their parents or caregivers, daughter, Grace DiRienzo, in 1981. November 8, at the club’s new loca- Service options, federal job opportu- “Mother Goose Lapsit” is currently Surviving are a son, John Pinto; a tion, the Masonic Lodge at 1011 Cen- To Boutique, Clothing Sale nities and employment services. The being offered on Tuesdays and sister, Rose; four grandchildren and tral Avenue in Westfield. A business basics of posting a résumé online will Wednesdays from 9:45 to 10:05 a.m., 10 great-grandchildren. meeting will be held at 1 p.m., with WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Episco- Parish Hall on St. Paul’s Street. There be demonstrated as well. through Wednesday, November 10. A Mass of Christian Burial was the program to follow at 1:30 p.m. pal Church, 414 East Broad Street in is no admission fee and all are wel- “Steps Around the Stacks,” a hands- The program exposes young children offered on Monday, October 25, at The public is invited to attend this Westfield, will host its annual Fall come. on class, will be held on Wednesday, to language, books and playful ac- the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic program and the reception afterward. Boutique and Clothing Sale Friday For information on donations, vol- November 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. It tivities. Older siblings are not permit- Church in Westfield. Burial took place For further information, please call and Saturday, November 5 and 6. unteering and post-sale outreach, please will cover basic library skills such as ted due to the size limitations of the at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. (908) 233-0532. The sale will once again feature call the parish at (908) 232-8506. using the online catalog (from inside room. Arrangements were by the Dooley antiques, jewelry, china, silver and the library and from home); navigat- Storytime programs are conducted Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- WHS Marching Band crystal, as well as nearly new and Haircut Beach in SP ing the library’s Web page; using e- on a drop-in basis, but attendance is enue in Westfield. Awarded at Competitions designer clothing. General inventory books and placing Inter-library Loans limited, so participants are urged to October 28, 2004 will include clothing, linens and ac- To Host Cut-a-Thon (from inside the library and from arrive early and sign in at the WESTFIELD – The Westfield High cessories. Gently-used clothing items SCOTCH PLAINS – Haircut home). Children’s Desk. Youngsters must Prayer to School Marching Band won first place may be donated on Wednesday and Beach, a new beach-themed hair sa- “TGIF: Why We Loved Lucille have a valid Westfield Library card to in Group 5 at two USSBA competi- Thursday, November 3 and 4, at the lon catering to men located on Route Ball!” will be presented on Friday, participate. The Blessed Virgin tions at North Brunswick High School Parish Hall. 22 in Scotch Plains, will hold a cut-a- November 5, at 1:30 p.m. Partici- For more information, please call PRAYER TO THE BLESSED on October 9 and at Sayreville High Now in its 24th year, the sale en- thon tomorrow, Friday, October 29, pants will recall the comedienne with (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) School on October 16. ables St. Paul’s outreach program to from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to benefit the a video, talk and discussion session. website at www.wmlnj.org or stop by Oh most beautiful flower of Mount They were also awarded for Best provide inexpensive clothing and Community Food Bank of New Jer- Children in grades 4 and up are the library for a copy of its quarterly Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Color Guard, Best Percussion and goods for people in local communi- sey. invited for a presentation, question- newsletter. heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Best Music at Sayreville. ties. Unsold items are sorted and dis- Haircuts will only cost $2. All pro- of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist The band is under the direction of tributed to social service agencies ceeds raised from haircuts during the me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Michael Fackelman. This year’s pro- within the county and to other disas- event will be donated to the Commu- Sea, help me show me herein, you duction, entitled “Locomotion,” fea- ter relief organizations. nity Food Bank of New Jersey. Pa- Fanwood Library to Resume are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, tures train-inspired music, marching Sale hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 trons also are encouraged to drop off Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and choreography. p.m. on Friday. Saturday’s Bag Day non-perishable food items that day. Film Festival in November and Earth! I humbly beseech you The band will compete in the New will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at According to the Community Food from the bottom of my heart to Jersey State Championship at Giants noon. In an effort to control the flow Bank of New Jersey, the number of FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- backdrop of World War II. succor me in this necessity. There Stadium at the Meadowlands this Sun- of traffic, access to the sale will be people needing food assistance from morial Library’s Friday Film Festival The month will conclude on No- are none that can withstand your day, October 31. from the alcove entrance outside the local emergency pantries has in- will resume in November with three vember 19 with Shrek 2 (PG-13), power. Oh, show me herein you creased, despite the fact that the na- movies. All films will start at 7:30 p.m. featuring an all-star cast of celebrity are my mother. Oh Mary, con- Prayer to St. Jude Lions Club Announces tional economy has shown statistical in the library, located at North Avenue voices. This sequel finds newlyweds ceived without sin, pray for us who signs of recovery. These people need and Tillotson Road. Admission is free. Shrek and Fiona visiting Fiona’s par- have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Breakfast on Sunday martyr, great in virtue and rich in help getting over the rough spots when The month will kick off November ents for dinner. A Fairy God Mother I place this cause in your hands SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch rent and utility bills are due. The 5 with The Day After Tomorrow (PG- reminds Fiona’s father of a deal they (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Plains Lions Club will present “More Christ, faithful intercessor of all problem is exacerbated by the high 13), a big-budget, special effects-filled made years ago that Fiona would all problems, light all roads so that Than A Lion’s Pancake Breakfast” cost of living in this area, since New look at what would happen if the green- marry her son, prompting the king to I can attain my goal. You who gave who invoke your special patron- this Sunday, October 31, from 8 a.m. age in time of need, to you I have Jersey is among the three most ex- house effect and global warming con- hire Puss-in-Boots, a sword-fighting me the divine gift to forgive and until noon at the Scotch Hills Country pensive states in the nation. Most of tinued at such levels that they resulted cat and ogre slayer, to kill Shrek. forget all evil against me and that recourse from the depth of my Club, located at Jerusalem Road and heart and humbly beg to whom those who need emergency food are in worldwide catastrophe. The series is co-sponsored by the in all instances in my life you are Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. the working poor and seniors living Casablanca, in black and white, Friends of the Fanwood Memorial with me. I want in this short prayer God has given such great power to Pancakes, sausage, ham and eggs, come to my assistance. Help me on very limited incomes. will be presented November 12. It Library with the cooperation of to thank you for the things as you juice and coffee will be available. “Most people don’t realize that stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Palmer Video in Scotch Plains. For confirm once again that I never in my urgent position. In return I Admission is $5. Children under age promise to make your name known more than 40 percent of the emer- Bergman as former lovers who are more information, please call the li- want to be separated from you in six may attend for free. Tickets may gency food recipients have to choose brought together again against the brary at (908) 322-6400. eternal glory. Thank you for your and cause you to be invoked. Say be purchased at the door or from a three Our Fathers, three Hail between paying for food and paying mercy towards me and mine. The member. their rent or mortgage,” said Meara person must say this prayer three Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude All proceeds will support the pray for us and all who invoke Nigro, Director of Communications College Woman’s Club Teams consecutive days. After three days, organization’s Blind Fund. For more at the Community Food Bank of New the request will be granted. This your aid. Publication must be information, please call Pancake promised. This novena has never Jersey. “The suburbs are not immune prayer must be published after the Breakfast Chairman Ron Kelly at from hunger.” With WSO For Fundraiser favor is granted. B.A.K. been known to fail. T.M. (908) 753-8218. WESTFIELD — On Saturday, at 8 p.m. The program will feature November 13, the College Woman’s “Prague,” Mozart’s Symphony No. Club of Westfield will team up for its 38 in D, “Serenade in E for Strings,” Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. fall fundraiser with the Westfield by Dvorak, and “Serenade for Violin, Symphony Orchestra. Strings, Harp and Percussion” by Caught in the The public is invited to attend the Bernstein. Caring & Courteous Service to the pre-concert wine and cheese party at Checks may be made payable to 6 p.m. at the home of Jennifer and “College Woman’s Club,” in care of Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Medicaid confusion? Barry Jaruzelski, located at 210 South Mrs. Lynn Adams, 218 Canterbury Euclid Avenue in Westfield. Party Road, Westfield 07090. The College admission and concert tickets are $40 Woman’s Club awards scholarships Westfield F ® per person. Those wishing to attend each year to outstanding and deserv- orethought funeral planning just the party may do so for $20. ing young women from Westfield. 556 Westfield Avenue The concert will be held at The Fundraising events such as the con- 233-0255 can help. Presbyterian Church in Westfield at cert support the club’s scholarship Broad Street and Mountain Avenue fund. John L. Dooley Manager Find out how NJ License # 4100 by calling...


   

  
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      A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 28, 2004 Page 9 Woman’s Club of Westfield –Concepts Obituaries & Thought – Awards Gray Scholarships WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club WHS in 2002. of Westfield has announced nine She is currently NJIT Professor, WF Resident scholarships winners given through in her third year benefactor, Marie Gray, President of at Elon Univer- the Gray Family Foundation. sity in Elon, N.C., Will Develop Large Library The following students will receive where she holds WESTFIELD – Westfield resident lege, Cumberland Community Col- $1,000 one-time grants: a double major of and New Jersey Institute of Technol- lege and the Newark Public Library, Tyshon Blackmon, the son of theater and En- ogy (NJIT) Associate Professor of as well as several on-line digital li- Monique Blackmon, graduated glish. For her se- Bree Sherry Information Systems, Dr. Michael braries, will help Dr. Bieber test and Westfield High nior year project, which she is doing Bieber, is leading a project to create a develop the software. School (WHS) in during her junior year, Bree is in- super-sized library at the school. Holdings in the virtual mega li- June, where he volved in the musical, Jekyll and With the click of a mouse, a variety brary will include the home library’s played basketball Hyde, for which she is the stage man- of reference listings consolidated on-line catalog databases and elec- and football. ager. Bree plans to study in Europe from public, university and on-line tronic special collections. Also avail- EVERGREEN WALKERS…On October 6, students from Evergreen Elemen- able will be the Na- tary School in Scotch Plains joined “celebrities” for National Walk Our Children Tyshon will attend for the winter term in the next few digital libraries, this to School Day. A raffle was held to determine which students would be escorted Morgan State Uni- months. reference option tional Science Digital to school by Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, Superintendent of Schools Dr. versity in Balti- Michael Sherry, the son of Mr. and would be available at Library’s on-line edu- Carol Choye, Scotch Plains police officer Albert Sellinger and Evergreen Princi- more, Md. He Mrs. Thomas Sherry and the sister of NJIT due to Dr. cational resource net- pal Haubert. All students were treated to a breakfast treat upon arrival, while worked as a coun- Bree, is a 2004 graduate of WHS. Bieber’s efforts and work, the Mrs. Colleen Haubert and Mayor Marks addressed the students. Pictured, left to Tyshon Blackmon selor for the While at WHS, he members of an NJIT Science@NASA edu- right, are: front row, Mr. Sellinger, Brin Hambor, Ryan Hambor, Brian Palhares, Westfield Y during his high school participated in the research laboratory. cational digital library Matthew Ridge and Thomas Margaritondo; and back row, Officer Sellinger, Dr. years. Marching Band, The Co-Director of and books on sale at Choye, Mayor Marks and Mrs. Haubert. Megan Hein, the daughter of Mr. was an Eagle the Collaborative Amazon.com that per- and Mrs. Albert Scout, was Hypermedia Research tain to any item a user Hein, is a 2002 elected to Who’s Laboratory at NJIT, a selects on the computer Closure Dates Announced WHS graduate. Who Among group of information screen. While attending American High scientists and librar- The National Science In Westfield Public Schools WHS, she was an School Students, ians, Dr. Bieber and Digital Library is a net- WESTFIELD – Westfield public will be held from 10:45 to 12:30 p.m. editor of Hi’s Eye, and participated Michael Sherry his colleagues re- work that includes the school’s in many choir and ceived over $2 million teaching resources, ex- school students in the elementary Westfield public schools will be weekly newspa- theatrical productions. Michael is at- in federal funding to periments, data and grades will attend a reduced ses- closed for all students and teachers per. She was a tending the American Musical and develop computer more for students in sion on Tuesday, November 2, to on Thursday and Friday, November 4 also a member of Dramatic Academy in Manhattan and software to create their Dr. Michael Bieber grade and secondary allow for parent/teacher confer- and 5, to permit the attendance of the French Club Megan Hein is pursuing his dream of becoming an project. schools, as well as in higher educa- ences. teachers at the New Jersey Education and the French actor. “We’re developing a super-sized tion. Grades 1 to 5 will attend 8:30 a.m. Association Convention. and National Honor Societies. Megan The following students will receive library,” said Dr. Bieber. “Our meta In addition to extra links, the sys- to 12:30 p.m., morning kindergarten Business can be transacted with is a junior at the University of Mary one-time $500 grants: information engine will automatically tem will improve upon Google’s style pupils will attend 8:30 to 10:15 p.m., school offices and the Administra- Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., Jessica Guerriero, the daughter of add links within web pages to related of information delivery, according to while afternoon kindergarten sessions tion Building from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. where she majors in liberal arts. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guerriero is a documents and services, customized Dr. Bieber. Anthony La Vecchia, the son of 2004 WHS graduate, where she was to your current task.” “Just type a topic into a library’s Susan Campbell active in the girls Funding, which extends through designated search engine. A few sec- First Superintendent’s Coffee Childs, is a 2004 softball league as September of 2007, includes onds later, a list of resources grouped WHS graduate. At a player, team cap- $498,000 from the Institute of the by sub-topics will appear,” he ex- WHS, he was a tain and coach’s Museum and Library Services plained. Of Year Set With Dr. Choye member of the foot- assistant. She (IMLS); $850,000 from the National “What’s exciting is that now users SCOTCH PLAINS – The first and compliments about the schools ball team and an worked outside of Science Digital Library program at must search each electronic database Superintendent’s Coffee of the school and to learn about what is happening honor roll student. school in position the National Science Foundation separately,” he said. “Our new soft- year in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the district. Anthony attends such as an all- (NSF); and $800,000 from the NSF ware will enable users to conduct the school district will be held on Tues- Refreshments will be served for this Rutgers University, sports coach at the to develop a general recommenda- same search over all library resources day, November 2, at 9:30 a.m. in the informal gathering, which is hosted by Anthony LaVecchia Newark campus, Westfield Y. She is tion engine. at once. We already have gotten in- Media Center at Terrill Middle the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Parent- and is working on Jessica Guerriero currently enrolled Librarians and other researchers quiries from other college libraries, School. Teacher Association (PTA) Council. his undergraduate and graduate de- as a freshman at East Stroudsburg from NJIT, Olin College of Engineer- so I believe the project will be helpful Members of the public will have For more information, please call grees in accounting. State University in East Stroudsburg, ing in Massachusetts, Ramapo Col- to many people when it’s completed.” the opportunity to ask Superinten- PTA Council Vice-President Marga- Rui Lu, the Pa. dent of Schools Dr. Carol Choye any ret Ames at (908) 322-5805 or e-mail daughter of Mr. Sara Hoban, the daughter of Mr. questions and to share their concerns [email protected]. and Mrs. Shoming and Mrs. Gerald Lu, is a 2002 Hoban, graduated graduate of WHS, WHS in 2004 at the where she was a top of the class. Brunner Students Become member of the While at WHS, she French and Na- was a member of tional Honor Soci- the National Honor Rui Lu Monarch Butterfly Experts eties. She also ran Society, served as SCOTCH PLAINS — On Sep- watchers and experts at Brunner track and is a member of Who’s French Club Presi- Sarah Hoban tember 17, the children in School. Who Among American High School dent, and Co-Presi- Bernadette Hoyer’s Jumpstart On October 15, the Jumpstart stu- Students. She is a third-year stu- dent of the Latin Club. During her classes at Brunner Elementary dents, wearing butterfly wings and dent at Johns Hopkins University high school years, she worked as a School in Scotch Plains, welcomed antennae, held a butterfly parade to in Baltimore, where she majors in page at the Westfield Memorial Li- eighty tiny Monarch larvae to their celebrate all that they had learned economic relations. She is also a brary. As a freshman at Wellesley classroom. and to release the butterflies into member of the National Society of College in Wellesley, Mass., Sara is This was the beginning of a learn- the school garden. Collegiate Scholars. majoring in French. ing adventure that provided them During the parade, the students Bree Sherry, the daughter of Mr. Carrie Hubbard, the daughter of COMMENDED STUDENTS…Head of The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, the opportunity to watch each stage sang the “Metamorphosis” song and and Mrs. Thomas Sherry, graduated Lisa Hubbard, is a 2004 graduate Chris Williamson, right, congratulates Ashley Harris of Scotch Plains for being of the Monarch butterfly life cycle encouraged spectators to plant milk- of WHS, where named an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship take place. weed to help conserve the Monarch she was a mem- Program. The honor is given to students of African-American heritage who score Through books and songs they butterfly population. The Brunner Erratum ber of the Na- in the top 5 percent of more than 120,000 Black Americans taking the national test known as the PSAT’s. They are pictured with National Merit Commended also learned about the Monarch student body, staff members and A caption sent to The Westfield tional Honor So- butterfly migration to Mexico each family members of the Jumpstart ciety and in- Scholars Lexi Correll of Scotch Plains, Sydney Briggs of Edison and John Leader and published in the Octo- Frederick of North Plainfield. fall. students were in attendance at the ber 21 edition regarding the El- volved in Hi’s Parents were invited into the class- parade. ementary Curriculum Extrava- Eye. Carrie at- room to share the experience with The Education Enrichment Foun- ganza in Westfield Public Schools tends the Univer- their children as the caterpillars grew dation of Scotch Plains-Fanwood misidentified the speaker as Bar- sity of Maryland ‘Focus on Our Schools’ Carrie Hubbard and changed. Caterpillars were as part of its annual grant program bara Ball. The correct identifica- with an unde- shared with teachers in the building funded Mrs. Hoyer’s “Got Milk- tion is Dr. Regina Kiczek, Super- cided major, while considering and now there are many Monarch weed?” program. visor of Math K-12. business with an emphasis on ac- Will Premiere on TV-36 counting. WESTFIELD — A new regularly McKinley School will be featured in scheduled program will be seen on the debut of ‘Focus on Our Schools.’ TV-36 beginning on Tuesday, No- Our students and teachers are happy vember 2. to share a glimpse of life at McKinley “Focus on Our Schools,” will spot- with the public.” light one Westfield public school each John Burns, Westfield High School month. In November, McKinley El- TV teacher, and Peter Basler, TV ementary School will be featured. technician, directed and produced the The show can be seen on Tuesdays show. at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursdays at 2 “Basically, it’s a 20-minute visit to and 10 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m. and a school through the eyes of the TV 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 4 p.m. through camera,” stated Dr. Burns. “We’re November 21. excited to bring the information and “So many good things are happen- the enthusiasm of the school children ing in your schools everyday in every and staff into Westfield homes.” classroom,” stated Superintendent of Immediately following the “Focus Schools Dr. William Foley. on Our Schools” program in Novem- “We invite our Westfield commu- ber will be a segment featuring Wash- nity to tune in to “Focus on Our ington Elementary School second Schools” to experience some of the grader Alex Fromm and the visit by the everyday learning as well as unique Wienermobile to Westfield, made pos- events in each school,” he said. sible by Alex’s contest entry and his McKinley Principal Claudia interest in helping his friend, who suf- MONARCH LEADERS…Jumpstart students, Jeremy Lenart and John Andreski added, “I am thrilled that fers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. DeMarco are ready to lead their classmates outside for the butterfly parade. FIRE PREVENTERS…On October 12, during Fire Prevention Week, first grade Brownie Troop No. 216 at Evergreen Elementary School in Scotch Plains learned how to prevent forest fires. They met with Smokey the Bear and Scott Knauer, Tutoring / Coaching who is the Fourth Fire Control Technician for the state of New Jersey. The girls A Financially were shown a movie, Smokey the Bear – Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires. A fire Individual or Secure truck was also available and each girl tried to use the equipment. The educational Small Group for Teens & Adults activity helped the scouts become more aware of fire prevention, especially since Writing: papers, speeches Future Is they are preparing for their first camping trip in the spring. Speaking/Communication Skills Interviewing Skills Within Your Reach Selecting a Career Designing Your Life Let’s face it, the future will always be uncertain. 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* Mike Ferguson (R) Steve Brozak (D) *Daniel Sullivan - DEM Left to right, DEM: * Dan Sullivan, Left to right, GOP: Frank Arena, Bruce Paterson (R) John Wolhrab (D) Platform: Eighty-one residents of the Hometown: Elizabeth Bette Jane Kowalski and Adrien Mapp Pat Quattrocchi Joe Renna seventh Congressional District were killed Occupation: Director with the New Adrien Mapp - DEM ––– Arena, continued ––– Bruce Paterson - GOP on September 11, 2001. I have voted in Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Hometown: Plainfield counties attempt to deliver programs that Hometown: Garwood Congress to invest billions of dollars (more Education: Graduate of Seton Hall Occupation: Adrian Mapp is a certified are already delivered by the state and/or Occupation: Project Engineer, Li- that $32 billion in Fiscal Year 2004 alone) University with a bachelor’s degree in public accountant. He is an Associate Di- local municipalities. For example, today censed New Jersey Master Plumber, owner in strengthening our defenses, including government. rector of Planning for the Bristol-Myers we fund three separate road departments; of Powder Puff Plumbing Co. a plan that provides first responders with Experience: Freeholder Sullivan be- Squibb Company, where he has worked for a local public works department, the county Education: Bachelor of Science de- the tools they need to protect us, our ports gan his public service career when he was the past 14 years. department and the state Department of gree, Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers and borders, and our critical communica- elected to the Elizabeth Board of Educa- Education: M.B.A. in International Transportation. To put this in perspective, University. tions systems. I also recently co-spon- tion in 1993. Appointed to the Union Business from Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- Union County is responsible for about 170 Experience: Served or serve on vari- sored legislation in the House which would County Board of Chosen Freeholders in versity; Bachelor of Science degree from miles worth of roads while my hometown ous borough committees in Garwood: Cel- implement the recommendations of the 9/ 1995 to complete a one-year term, he was Rutgers University. of Westfield’s Public Works Department ebrations Committee, Steering committee *President George W. Bush (R) 11 Commission. Passage of this impor- elected to three-year terms in 1995, 1998 Experience: President of the Plainfield is responsible for 110 miles of roads. The for Education Foundation, School Refer- tant bill is my top priority. and 2001. Freeholder Chairman, 1998 City Council, he has served on the council salaries alone in the county department are endum Committee, Centennial Anniver- and 2000. for more than six years. He is the Council’s over $1 million a year. This is the type of sary Committee, Editor of Garwood’s The Steve Brozak - DEM Platform: We believe it is important to liaison to the Plainfield Municipal Utili- government overlap, redundancy and bu- Roaming Eye & Ear newsletter, Treasurer Hometown: Westfield continue to provide Union County resi- ties Authority and served as chairman of reaucracy I intend to drastically streamline of the Garwood Republican Committee Occupation: Biotech Research Ana- dents with vital health services they find the Finance Committee and liaison to the when on the freeholder board. and District Committeeman. lyst; co-founder Westfield Bakerink at Runnells Hospital. Runnells is cur- Board of Education. Councilman Mapp Platform: Opened and balanced gov- Brozak LLC, an investment bank special- rently the state’s premier county-run spe- has served also on the Cable Advisory Patricia Quattrocchi - GOP ernment. The county is spending $1 mil- izing in biotechnology, medical devices cialized hospital, achieving high report Committee, the Plainfield Redevelopment Hometown: Garwood lion a day. Do you know where that and healthcare research. card reviews from the New Jersey De- Authority, and the board of directors of Occupation: Employment executive money is going? We are four candidates Education: Bachelor of Arts in East partment of Health. It has also continued the Plainfield Health Center, and he is search consultant since 1983, Sherbrooke that demand to know. What we uncov- Asian Studies, Columbia University to operate profitably, providing tax relief chairman of the Capital Campaign Com- Associates, Inc. Clark, 1994 to present ered so far is that they are wasting your (1994) M.B.A., Columbia University. to residents. mittee at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Research manager and search consult- tax dollars on many patronage jobs, inef- Experience: A businessman and Ma- Platform: With our nation and Union ant. ficiency, waste and unethical practices. rine Corps veteran, Mr. Brozak is running Bette Jane Kowalski - DEM County on heightened alert because of the Education: The Taylor Business In- Taxes that have gone up 40 percent in for Congress to put his experience to Hometown: Cranford war on terrorism, we must remember our stitute, Plainfield; Arthur L. Johnson Re- four years and each year the county press work by bringing high paying jobs back Occupation: Ms. Kowalski has served veterans and honor their sacrifices. Union gional High School, Clark. department reports that they “tightened to New Jersey. A decorated officer, his for more than 10 years as an editor and County has initiated a unique policy to Experience: Garwood Councilwoman every department’s belt.” But since they military occupational specialties include managing editor for The World Press Re- provide benefits and compensation to 2000. Borough Council Activities: Chair- deflect and spin information, all you end infantry, public affairs, and foreign area view, a monthly magazine on foreign af- County employees who are called to active person: Buildings and Grounds Commit- up doing is yelling at the town council or service (Western Europe). Prior to his fairs, and wrote a monthly column on military duty. The Democratic team has tees: Streets & Roads, Recreation Liai- school board because those entities raised release in November of 2003, he had been Latin American press. She has served ei- expanded the Office of Veterans Affairs son: Union County Transportation Advi- your taxes 5 percent a year. Elect all four on duty in Bosnia, the US Mission to the ther as an editor, writer, translator or re- and outreach to local veterans’ organiza- sory Board. Volunteer: Team Leader of us and we will stop this spinning. We United Nations in New York, and Haiti. porter at the following publications: New tions to assist veterans of past wars. If 2002-2006/2004 Union County Regional will hold them accountable and uncover In November of 2002, Mr. Brozak was York Newsday, The Village Voice, Pub- elected, I will continue to support and im- Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention and correct the waste, inefficiency and Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) recalled for extended active duty for Op- lishers Weekly, WNYC History Notes, the prove upon these programs. Team Serving Garwood/Roselle Park/ unethical practices. We can keep all those eration Enduring Freedom as the Spokes- Gotham Gazette, The Stamford Advocate, Cranford/Kenilworth/Winfield Park. feel good grants and still decrease your person for the Department of Defense Criticas and The Cranford Chronicle. Frank Arena - GOP Platform: Lower Taxes, Eliminating taxes. It is time to give the government *Mike Ferguson (R) Agency, the Employer Support of the Education: Masters degree in Journal- Hometown: Westfield No Bid Contracts, Keep the county’s back to all the people. Hometown: Warren Guard and Reserve (ESGR) until Decem- ism from New York University. Bachelor Occupation: Senior Sales Executive business in the county, Better/easier ac- Occupation: Congressman ber of 2003. His personal military decora- of Arts degree from Hunter College. for an industry leading $6.5 billion infor- cess to public records, and an end to one John Wolhrab - DEM Education: Bachelor’s degree in gov- tions include the Navy/Marine Corps Experience: Member and organizer mation technology company where I am party rule-returning the government to all Hometown: Linden ernment from Notre Dame University; Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, of the League of Women Voters and responsible for the marketing, sales and the people. Mr. John Wolhrab of Linden whose Master’s of public policy degree with a the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation board member of the Lincoln Heights support services for major financial and name remains on the ballot was charged specialization in education policy from Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Association, a neighborhood preserva- government institutions including the City Joe Renna - GOP with assault by the Linden police two Georgetown University. Medal, and the Navy/Marine Corps tion group in Cranford. She has also served of New York. Hometown: Cranford weeks ago for domestic violence and re- Experience: Congressman since 2000; Achievement Medal. as the second vice president of the Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupation: Marketing and advertis- signed from his appointed Freeholder prior to serving in Congress, Rep. Platform: He believes in fiscal re- Cranford Democratic Committee, and as Economics and Marketing. ing design. position. If elected, the Democrat party Ferguson taught history in The Bronx and sponsibility, and will fight to get spend- a district leader. College: Susquehanna University, Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in announced it will replace him by appoint- political science at Brookdale Commu- ing under control and balance the budget. Platform: The arts will play a big part Selinsgrove, Pa. commercial art from New Jersey City Uni- ing a Linden attorney, Nancy Ward. nity College. His experience as a Marine has prepared in the revitalization of our neighborhoods. Experience: He held the position of versity. He is enrolled in the masters pro- Mr. Wohlrab, an executive with Waste Preserving grants for history education Vice-Chairman of Campaigns for the gram in public administration at Kean Uni- Management, Inc. in Elizabeth was ap- and the arts (HEART Grants) plays a vital Westfield Town Republican Committee. versity and will earn his master’s degree pointed to the freeholder board in March role by providing funding to artists di- Additionally, he is currently a board mem- this fall. Mr. Renna is a certified public by the Union County Democrat party to rectly at the grass-roots level. Another ber of the Downtown Westfield Corpora- administrator and a member of the Ameri- replace former Freeholder Nicholas program worth mentioning is the county’s tion, where he helps oversee Westfield’s can Society of Public Administrators. Scutari, who resigned his position to serve award-winning “Care for Caregivers: the downtown revitalization projects. He also Experience: He ran as an independent in the State Senate in 2003 in the wake of Arts as Respite.” The program provides a is a member of the National Advisory candidate for Freeholder in 2003. sexual harassment charges leveled against series of free visits by professional artists Board of the Black America Political Platform: As a Freeholder of Union then Senator Joseph Suliga. to “stressed out” unpaid family caregivers Action Committee (BAMPAC). County, Joe Renna would bring his vast of adults over 60. Caregivers are encour- Platform: It is a sad fact that most managerial experience, his expertise in Candidates For Surrogate aged to focus their energies on creative Union County people are not familiar with business and his commitment to commu- (5 Year Term) projects as the arts are a proven, effective the office of freeholder, or that about 20 nity development with him in order to tool in managing and gaining respite from percent of their tax bill goes to Union help make county government more effi- * James LaCorte - DEM stress. County. The reason is simple. New Jersey cient and more effective. Mr. Renna is an Mr. LaCorte of Elizabeth has served as independent thinker and committed to the Union County Surrogate for the last doing what is best for the people. He has five years. During his 25 years as a prac- pointed out areas that can be improved ticing attorney, Mr. LaCorte took part in a and as a publisher, is running on a plat- capital murder case involving a police form that would get the public more in- officer who murdered his wife. He also formed and, in turn, more involved. He is served as the public defender for Union committed to cutting the tremendous County, and had his own private practice. amount of waste and passing the savings Mike Panagos - GOP on to the taxpayer in the form of lower Mr. Panagos of Westfield has been a taxes and better service. practicing attorney for 27 years and is a Other Candidates former five-term Westfield Town Coun- cilman. He previously served as Union Alexander Savin is running as an County’s First Deputy County Council Independent candidate for Freeholder. where he was responsible for supervising No information has been proved by the legal department in connection with the candidate. 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Our seniors are the backbone of financial/business backgrounds to Fanwood get going full steam ahead, for a bet- Platform: Using my professional Prosecutor. our town and they should have access review the budget and offer recom- ter Fanwood, as we preserve our fu- background and my sports experi- Experience: Scotch Plains Town- to a quality place for their recre- mendations. We expect to also do this ture. ence, I believe I can ship Attorney in 1999 and Assistant ational and meeting needs. in several other areas including work- Council For the betterment of all residents, make a significant Township At- Barbara Baldasarre - DEM ing very closely with the business Fanwood Borough Council doesn’t and positive impact torney in 2000 Occupation: Registered Nurse. association for improvement in all *Katherine Mitchell - DEM have, and needs to have a balanced in Fanwood, par- and 2001. He Currently Administrative Director of business sections of town. Another Occupation: Registered Nurse at representation of Republican and ticularly in plan- previously Professional/Support goal will be to hold town meetings Runnells Specialized Hospital in Ber- Democrats, which provides better and ning and redevelop- served as an Services at Runnells throughout the township on a regular keley Heights. more dialog on every issue. I am a ment, finances and Assistant Specialized Hospital basis which will give us the opportu- Education: Graduate of Holy Trin- new face, with new ideas. If I am budgets, and parks Union County of Union County. In nity to meet with the citizens and hear ity High School in Westfield. Gradu- elected to the Fanwood Borough and recreation. I Counsel and this role, oversees their concerns. ate of the Elizabeth Council, I pledge to work hard, ener- will work to maintain and enhance Assistant multimillion dollar * denotes elected incumbents General School of getically, diligently and quickly to the unique qualities of our commu- Middlesex budget and manages Nursing. get “issues” resolved for the people nity by helping to develop a down- County Pros- several professional Experience: and the community to preserve town for Fanwood’s families – not ecutor. In 1997, Mr. Baron ran unsuc- contracted services. Elected to Fanwood Fanwood’s future. the developers. We should work to cessfully for State Assembly in the Education: Bach- County Sheriff Borough Council in Joel Stroz - GOP secure more grants to control prop- former 22nd Legislative District. elor of Science degree in Nursing, (Union County 3 years) 1998; reelected in Occupation: Attorney erty taxes, improve our parks and Platform: Improving the down- Jersey City State (College); Master 2001. Council Presi- Education: Juris Doctor, Rutgers maintain vital emergency services town without imposing a tax increase. of Science, Jersey City State (Col- * Ralph Froehlich - DEM dent in 2004. Cur- School of Law; Masters in Business while we strengthen our local Using the experience and knowledge lege); Certificate in Public Manage- Incumbent Sheriff Ralph rently Police Commissioner, council Administration, economy. I will pay particular atten- of residents to examine the township ment, Kean (College) University; Froehlich of Union is the longest representative to Historic Preserva- Rutgers Graduate tion to the financial concerns of se- budget practices and make recom- Classes in Municipal Budgeting and serving sheriff in the state. He has tion Commission, member of Ad- School of Manage- nior citizens and young residents who mendations. Planning/ Zoning, Rutgers Univer- been at his post for 27 years. He ministration and Finance Commit- ment; Bachelor of want to remain in Fanwood. sity. has been involved in law enforce- tee, Cultural Arts Committee, and Arts, Economics, Experience: Past Director and Past ment for over 40 years, beginning Communication and Volunteerism Queens College- SP Council President, National Orthopedic his career as police officer in Eliza- Committee. C.U.N.Y. SP Mayor Nurses Association; Founder and Past beth, where he was born and raised. Platform: Fanwood has been my Experience: *Paulette Coronato - GOP Chairperson of Associate Nurse Ad- The sheriff graduated from Kean home for more than 50 years and I Member, Fanwood *Martin Marks - GOP Occupation/Experience: Cur- ministrators of New Jersey and held College in 1975 with a Bachelor of care deeply about what happens in Strategic Plan Advisory Committee; Occupation: Dentist rently serving my fourth year as Coun- top level positions in health care ad- Arts degree in Sociology, and he my community. As a senior citizen concerned resident that has followed Education: Virginia Tech, Bach- cilwoman and second year as Deputy ministration for past 25 years in New also attended the Northwestern approaching retirement, I feel that it local politics and policies such as elor of Science degree in Biology; Mayor. Since my four children are Jersey and Delaware. University Traffic Institute in Illi- is important that we do all that we can Dean Oil Site development proposals UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School, grown, I am able to devote full atten- Platform: Last year there, was an nois, and the National Institute of to encourage our senior citizens to and member of the Fanwood Repub- D.M.D.; Booth Memorial Medical tion to my constituents and municipal 18-point increase in municipal taxes. Corrections in Boulder, Co. remain in Fanwood. We should con- lican Club. Center, General Practice Residency; matters. If elected, I would place efforts in the He lives in Union Township with trol spending and taxes, seek avail- Platform: Bring fiscal responsi- VA Medical Center, Certificate of Education: Graduate of Immaculata area of long range planning to antici- his wife, Marlene. He has three able grants and other alternative bility and a sense of urgency to Advance Training College of Washington, D.C.; Associ- pate needs to prevent the need for daughters – Debra, Lora and Rene sources of revenue and shared ser- Fanwood’s Borough Council. Spend- in Endodontics. ate in Arts degree, crisis management which is more (deceased). vices. We should continue the progress ing needs to be controlled to keep Experience: Business, Medical costly. I would look for those services toward sensible downtown redevel- Fanwood an affordable and desirable Scotch Plains Secretary. that are included in the budget and Peter Lioji - GOP opment which is vital to our economy. community. The council has had to Mayor 2000- Experience: seek alternate ways to finance them. Mr. Lioji of Summit is an attor- And we should provide seniors, chil- petition for extraordinary aid this year present; Scotch Scotch Plains Town- This would include applying for all ney seeking the office of sheriff. dren and families with the services in order to avoid an 11.3 percent tax Plains Township ship Deputy Mayor, public and private grants that might No further information has been and facilities they need and deserve. increase passed this spring. Despite Council 1997- 2003 and 2004; be available to decrease tax burden. provided. the fiscal emergency, the council has 1999; New Jersey State League of Scotch Plains Town- As my running mate for Mayor, Maureen Mawbry - GOP Municipalities Property Tax Reform ship Council Mem- Occupation: Career in Corporate expanded expenditures in this year’s budget by 6.2 percent over last years’ Review Committee; Scotch Plains ber, 2001 to 2004; Scotch Plains Coun- Marketing Sales, Finance and Hu- Planning Board; Scotch Plains Envi- cil Liaison to Senior Housing Corpo- man Resources; Currently Market- budget. A continued reliance on ex- traordinary aid from Trenton and fail- ronmental Commission. ration; Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing and Office Manager. Platform: The number one issue Shared Services; Planning Board; Education: Certified Project Man- ure to go through each year’s budget line by line to minimize spending facing all mayors across the state is Scotch Plains Planning Board, Mem- ager, AT&T; Instructor, Dale Carnegie the desperate need for property tax ber, 1985 to 1990; Council Represen- Institute. will promote an unrealistic and dan- gerous dependency on Trenton lar- reform for New Jersey. New Jersey tative, 2001 to 2004; Scotch Plains Experience: Homeowner and 30- has the dubious distinction of having Zoning Board of Adjustment, Mem- year resident of Fanwood; three adult gess. We can and must do better to preserve Fanwood’s future. the highest property taxes in the na- ber, 1994 to 2000, Vice Chairman, children, graduates tion and it is forcing many, especially 2000. of Scotch Plains- Patrick Higgins - DEM those living on fixed incomes, out of Platform: My platform revolves Fanwood Schools; Occupation: Land use and site our communities and out of New Jer- around protecting and enhancing the five grandchildren. planner with New Jersey Schools sey. Because of my advocacy for re- quality of life that Scotch Plains resi- Platform: The Construction Corporation. More than form, I have been asked to represent dents currently enjoy. I want to con- Downtown Rede- 30 years of public sector experience the New Jersey State League of Mu- tinue to work with our land use offi- velopment planning in finance, transportation planning, nicipalities and travel the state in an cials in preserving the residential char- is creeping along at land use and site planning with com- effort to get our state government to acter of our neighborhoods by elimi- an anemic pace. I munities in Middlesex County and change the system. If our state lead- nating zoning laws that are counter- pledge to help to get this plan moving NJ Transit. ers fail to lead, then our next best productive to achieving that goal. I in the right direction. We need to Education: Masters Degree in City option for property tax reform is via a also want to continue to preserve pub- work with and scrutinize the plans and Regional Planning from Rutgers Constitutional Convention. It does a lic lands as conservation zones, where and proposals of any developers and University. Master of Business Ad- great disservice to our residents to they can be enjoyed in perpetuity in an environmental study must be com- ministration from Rutgers University. lead them to believe that the property their pristine condition. pleted on the Dean Oil site to make it Experience: Appointed to Fanwood tax crisis is just a Scotch Plains issue. While on council, we have built safe from toxic problems. I support a Borough Council to complete the term It is time for Democrats and Republi- new and renovated old ball fields and Downtown Redevelopment Plan that of former Councilman Michael cans in Scotch Plains and across the parks to better provide for the recre- will add property tax revenue and Brennan in 2004. Chairman of state to rally for change in a biparti- ational needs of all our residents. create a more attractive community. Fanwood Downtown Advisory Com- san manner. 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By Q. T. RAVEN Leischner, made that fete possible by saves. The Raiders also had an 8-4 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times netting the game’s first goal and as- edge in corner kicks and Raider keeper Thirty years in the making; how- sisting senior Chris Huether on the Brian Meredith was challenged only ever, the time finally came when the second goal. four times en route to his ninth shut- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School “We knew that it was his 500th out of the season. boys soccer team delivered Head career win coming and we wanted to After a scoreless first half in which Coach Tom Breznitsky his 500th ca- get a good win out of it,” said the Raiders out-shot the 7-6 Cougars, reer win by defeating the hosting Leischner. 6-2, Leischner penetrated the middle Cranford Cougars, 2-0, at Walnut Well! The Raiders did get a good and headed Billy Albizati’s corner Avenue Elementary School Field on win in the sense that they out-shot the kick into the net 12 minutes into the October 20. It was only fitting that Cougars, 11-5, and had goalie Neil second half. one of his team captains, Greg DellaValle scrambling to make eight “It was a corner kick. Billy just sent it to the middle. I had the middle and put a head on it,” explained Leischner. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The icing goal came in the 28th STAYING CLOSE IN THE PACK…Raider senior Mary Shashaty, right, is in the thick of the front-running pack at the minute when Leischner chased the half-mile point of the Watchung Conference cross-country championships at Warinanco Park in Roselle. ball down to the left corner and launched a left-footed shot into the center where Huether charged in and BLUE DEVILS, PERRELLA TAKE 2ND IN BOYS RACE butted the ball into the net. “It was a left foot cross. Chris was there and he headed it in,” said Leischner. Raider Girls Beat Blue Devils After beginning slowly, losing two of their first three games, the 14-3 Raiders have found success with their depth and have been on a roll. By Whisker for WC XC Title “We have been turning it on. We got the losses out of us. It’s better By GHOSTWRITER BLAIR running American Division, National “I knew they (Westfield) would be losing at the beginning of the season Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Division. In between, you have no back,” said Raider Coach Jeff Koegel, than at the end so, hopefully, we can Waiting for the results had to create way of knowing. Therefore, they who was celebrating his birthday. “It keep the winning streak going,” said edginess for both the Westfield High wouldn’t know, we wouldn’t know. never used to be a rivalry. Last year, it Leischner. School and Scotch Plains-Fanwood You just have to run fast. Their No. 6 picked up a lot and we went back and The victory elevated Breznitsky’s girls cross-country teams after the forth. They really put it out there, career record to 500-111-38 for an conclusion of the girls’ portion of the Westfield girls. I thought we .818 percentage. His teams amassed, the Watchung Conference Cham- lost until I looked at the clipboard David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 18 Watchung Conference titles, nine pionships at Warinanco Park in after the race and added things up. BREAKING AWAY TOWARD THE GOAL…Raider Matt Fleissner, No. 22, Union County titles, 11 state sec- Roselle on October 21. In the end, The difference today was Laura breaks towards the Cougar goal and later gets off a shot. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the Blue Devils and Raiders both Harrison beating their first girl, finished with a 35 total, but the which didn’t happen last week, and Raiders successfully defended its Sam Carow, our sixth getting in LUKER SLIDES IN WINNING GOAL, KAPE SCORES National Division title by virtue of before their fifth.” a sixth-runner tiebreaker. Last week, the Raiders defeated Cranford’s Laura Gallo crossed the Blue Devils, 24-33, in a dual first with a time of 19:58 followed meet, so as the Union County Soccer Blue Devils Topple by Raiders Mary Shashaty and Championships, won by Westfield Laura Harrison with respective last year, nears (November 3 at times of 20:10 and 20:29. Headed Warinanco Park), the competition by Annie Onishi, the Blue Devils between the two rivals has heated UC Viking Girls, 2-1, in UCT took the fourth through seventh significantly. spots with Onishi at 20:38, Jenni- “Scotch Plains got off to a really fer Danielson at 20:40, Rachel good start and we ran our regular By FRED LECOMTE winning more fifty-fifties, balls out the left post to tie the match at 1-1 in Barrett at 20:47 and Anne Siwulec tactical race. We just ran out of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the air and kept the ball on the the 61st minute. The Westfield High School soccer at 20:58. Raiders Allie Hoynes- course,” Hornish said of the dual ground. We didn’t give up and we “Pitts and Kaminski are very pow- O’Connor at 21:14 and Samantha girls displayed their determination meet. didn’t hang our heads when they erful when they get the ball and one of Gates at 21:18 placed ninth and “It will be interesting to see how when senior midfielder Gio Palatucci scored. I told the girls that I wanted to our goals was to keep it way from them properly placed a free kick to Gillian 10th, respectively. Raiders Liz Elko the teams outside of our confer- win this one, (I don’t know if that and we did a nice job of shutting them finished in 21:27 and Samantha Kape, who found the net to produce a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ence will affect things. Oak Knoll helped them) but they wanted it just down, “ said Egan. “Pitts got through Carow, the No. 6 runner, crossed in HOME STRETCH…Blue Devil Jeff Perrella has a few decent girls and the girl 2-1 victory over third-seeded Union as bad and they delivered.” on that goal but that’s tough to stop trails Cougar Joe McKenney down the home Catholic in the Union County Tour- 21:36. Blue Devils Kim Legones from Roselle Catholic is good as Blue Devil goalkeeper Lauren when she’s right in front of the goal.” crossed in 21:42 and Rose Driscoll, stretch. nament quarterfinals in Berkeley well. That may change the dynam- Sinnenberg and Viking keeper Katie Viking defender Michelle Simpson, the No. 6 runner, crossed in 21:47. runner today was the most important ics quite a bit,” said Koegel of the Heights on October 23. Piotrowski made seven saves apiece. who had never played soccer before runner on their team.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 “Winning this game definitely is a “She’s (Gallo) the real deal,” said The Blue Devils turned up the in- this year and delivered a very intense Blue Devil Head Coach Thom big accomplishment for us because tensity early in the first half and bom- gutsy performance, said, “I never Hornish who added, “Their (Raiders) one of the goals was to make it farther barded the Viking goal area with a played defense before. I love the way in the counties than last year when sixth runner was 10th. Our sixth run- constant shelling although several we play our hearts out. I love how we ner was 13th. You can’t ask for any they lost to Cranford,” said Blue Devil shots sailed high over the crossbar. work as a team, I love our coaches better in cross-country. Our girls did Head Coach Katie Egan. “In the first The first Devil goal came when sopho- and the team supported me the whole half, I didn’t think we executed our outstanding. You can’t coach a more midfielder Mary Kate Luker way. This is a team that delivers 110 tiebreaker. You just tell kids that ev- game plan very well. We didn’t win struck gold off a feed by sophomore CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 eryone matters. In this race, we are as many fifty-fifty balls as I would of midfielder Kape at 29.38. liked; however, two girls who nor- In the second half, Viking mally don’t score a lot scored the two midfielder Lara Kaminski, on a goals scored today. I think that says a breakaway, crossed the ball over a lot about our team. 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By FRED LECOMTE who penetrated the box and fired a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bullet into the upper corner at 5:59 to The Raiders never forgot their open- give the Raiders a, 1-0 first half lead. ing day encounter in September when The Raiders continued to apply the the Cranford Cougars snarled for a 1- pressure when seven minutes and 43 1 tie late in the game. That memory seconds later into the second half, was dispelled as the (10-1-1) Scotch Allie Hambleton positioned herself Plains-Fanwood High school girls’ properly in front of the cage on a soccer team tamed Cranford, 3-0, on corner kick from Rigano and stuffed October 20 in Scotch Plains. a header into the net. “We had a week and a half layoff Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We wanted to stay wide and hit it MAKING A STATEMENT…Despite a battering of 26 Blue Devil shots, High- where we didn’t play, so we were a up to the forwards so they could beat lander goal keeper Jessica Ropars stayed tough and allowed one goal by Michelle little worried about getting back into them with their speed,” said Rigano. Markowski on an assist by Lauren Purdy. Westfield won, 1-0. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times things,” said Raider Head Coach RECEIVING CONGRATULATIONS…Raider Head Coach Tom Breznitsky Then at 18:56, Jenna Balestriere receives congratulations from a fan after gaining his 500th career victory after the Kevin Ewing. “The last two games drilled a line drive into a crowd of Raiders’ 2-0 win over Cranford. were against teams that were a little Cougars defenders. The ball found its MARKOWSKI FINDS MARK FOR GOAL weaker and we really needed to step way onto the foot of Hambleton who it up today and the kids did. We didn’t repeated her feat by zipping it through play the best brand of soccer, but we the crowd for the final goal. Blue Devil Girls Shutout Raiders Give Coach Breznitsky played well and I was proud of them “Today, it definitely was a lot of especially after the first time we played Cranford.” His 500th Career Soccer Win The superb Raider defense made GL, 1-0, in Field Hockey sure that the majority of the game CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 would be contested in Cougar terri- By FRED LECOMTE I think we have gotten better from the tional titles and seven state Group 3 first guy (Raider) to do the flip throw,” tory. Goalkeeper Lauren Mains was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times twenty five to the twenty five but titles. He collected his 400th career said Breznitsky of Janssen. “He was focused as usual and was credited The visiting Governor Livingston we’re not finishing in the offensive victory with a 10-0 conquest of New- big. He was big and strong!” with seven saves. High School field hockey team found circle. We’re keeping other teams in ark East Side on October 13, 1999. That 1975 team finished with a 13- “Defensively, Mains in goal and the going rough as host Westfield the game and with one mistake they “The first game was a 5-0 victory 6 record and was seeded eighth in the sophomore Allie Zazzali at sweeper proved to be a vicious foe with the could tie or beat you. It’s not the fact in 1975 over Roselle Catholic,” re- Union County tournament and (who I hardly ever take off the field) sticks, sending the Highlanders home that the kids are not working out there called Breznitsky who was also a Janssen, a catcher on the Raiders’ really control things back there. with a 1-0 setback on October 14. The because they are and they’re improv- Raider baseball coach at the time 1977 state championship baseball They’re great kids! They work hard 4-8-3 Blue Devils did everything right ing. I was very happy with Markowski who “strongly” recruited for his soc- team, later became an All-American and never complain about anything,” by firing off 20 corners while 26 shots getting in there and putting the ball in cer team and got one of his baseball baseball player for Seton Hall Uni- commented Ewing. “Fullbacks, se- rang off their sticks. the goal. I challenged them at half- players, Ed Zazzali whose son Ed versity and was drafted by the Hous- niors Lauren Perrotta, Carly Wells; Despite the shelling, only one shot time to step up and they did.” played on the soccer team last year. ton Astros. they all do a great job for us, along by senior right-winger Michelle The Blue Devils fired 13 corners Another player on his 1975 team was “At that time, they seeded only with freshman Bridget Cornwell, and Markowski on an assist by senior and 10 dangerous shots, which were the father of senior A.J. Appezzato eight teams for the tournament and Kristen Henkel. It’s younger kids midfielder Lauren Purdy found its deflected, in the first half. In the sec- (2004 Raider soccer team) and an- we were seeded eighth. Berkeley mixed with some older kids back mark. Blue Devil keeper Jessica ond half, the Blue Devils launched a other baseball player, Henry Janssen, Heights was seeded number 1. We there and they’re all doing a great Ropars did what she had to do by massive assault into Highlander coun- played for his 1976 and 1977 teams. beat them 1-0 and AJ’s father, who job.” halting two shots. try and pressured keeper Pingor, but “As a matter of fact, he was the very was a sophomore at the time, scored Despite concentrating on defend- The game was highlighted by a she successfully deflected a volley of the lone goal,” Breznitsky recalled. ing against the Cougar front, the Raid- marvelous defensive performance by shots until Markowski converted off After the nostalgia, Breznitsky re- ers hit pay dirt when Mintz curled a Highlander senior captain/goalkeeper a feed from Purdy for the lone goal See it all on the Web! turned to 2004 and said, “Not just the corner kick from the left side to Rigano Sam Pingor who withstood a volley with 17:41 remaining. longevity and a tremendous number of 26 shots while making 15 saves. “The ball just kept rebounding off www.goleader.com of great players, but you don’t do it Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times Devil V’ballers Quell Raider Goalie Lauren Mains “That’s been the story of the sea- the goalie’s pad and we just kept on alone. My assistant coach Joe son. Twenty-six shots on goal and we pushing for it”, said Markowski. “As Martarulo, who has been with me for hard work, heart, dedication and team only scored once. We just haven’t PUBLIC NOTICE Cougars, 25-20, 25-10 far as our offense was concerned, a lot 10 years and who was on our first work. We all carry a very good atti- been able to finish,” said Blue Devil of us just were not in the game in the NOTICE TO CREDITORS state championship team deserves an The Westfield High School girls tude on the field, we’re positive and Head Coach Maggie McFadden. “I first half. We picked it up in the second Estate of: DOROTHY G. ESTERLY, De- awful lot of credit. John Turnbull, our volleyball team overcame rival motivated,” explained Perrotta. “De- believe we played well over time and half but we need to become more ag- ceased JV coach does a great job. We are all Cranford, 25-20, 25-10, in Westfield fensively, we continuously tell our- gressive, keeping our sticks on the ball, Pursuant to the order of James S. on the same page. It took us 10 years on October 20 to up its record to 12- selves, ‘no goals, mark tight, beat LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, keep pushing for it and finishing.” to build the program and in 1985 5. Lizzy Myers led the charge, espe- them to the ball and win every fifty- WF’s Connors Having Commenting on the Highlander, 1- made on the 22ND day of OCTOBER, when we first burst onto the scene as A.D. 2004, upon the application of the cially in the second game where she fifty ball.’ As long as they’re not in Great Year at NC State 14 season, Pingor said, “Our team shows undersigned, as ADMIN. CTA of the es- one of the top teams in the state, we served up 11 straight points with five our defensive end of the field, we’re a lot of heart. Skill wise, we’re not that tate of said deceased, notice is hereby have been there ever since. It is harder aces. doing our job. It’s just about how we North Carolina State sophomore great but we really put everything into given to the creditors of said deceased to to get started and easier to keep go- exhibit to the subscriber under oath or In the first game, the Blue Devils execute our game. We feel as long as goalkeeper Megan Connors, from it. We work so hard at it and we de- affirmation their claims and demands ing, because each team wants to do matched unforced errors with 12 kills we give it 110 percent, we can win the Westfield, is having a great season in served to win more games. Even though against the estate of said deceased within better than the previous team. This until Tara Daly rolled off six straight counties.” goal for the Wolfpack women’s soc- we didn’t, we kept our heads and spirits six months from the date of said order. team started out 1-2. Now they are service points to finish the game. Asked if all the ammunition had cer team. Connors has posted an im- up because we felt we could do it. The ELLEN ROLAND 14-3. That’s a tribute to their hard ADMIN. CTA Daly had nine service points in that arrived, the guns loaded and every- pressive 1.14 for average goals al- future for the Highlander field hockey ATTORNEYS work and the belief that Scotch Plains- game and Erin Roudebush, who to- thing set to go, Ewing said, “Hope- lowed per game for the season. program promises to be very success- LINDABURY, MC CORMICK & Fanwood High School soccer is one taled 11 kills, made seven of them in fully! Sometimes they’re shooting On October 12, she had a career- ful. With all of the new coaches this ESTABROOK of the best if not (the best) in the Game 1. blanks, but the kids have been work- high 12 saves in an ACC game against year, we started the beginning of a 53 CARDINAL DRIVE state.” P.O. 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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, October 28, 2004 Page 15 BLUE DEVIL GIRLS GRAB THIRD PLACE AT 101.025 Dayton/Brearley Tops Raiders For UCT Gymnastics Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN been pretty consistent halfway floor that are high bonus so I can get Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times through the season. The girls have put a few extra tenths on that. I am stron- Defense of the Union County Gym- in their new skills. They have been gest at beam. As long as I stick every- nastics title became even more diffi- working with them. We are just hop- thing, I can get a good score.” cult with the sudden surge of talent ing that everything pulls together to- Raider Katie Zaleski took sixth in from the Dayton/Brearley squad. day. Hopefully, they are going to stick the all-around with a total of 35.1. Normally, it could be expected to see their beam routines today.” Her best individual placement came Westfield, Cranford or Scotch Plains- The defending champion Raiders on the uneven bars where she per- Fanwood battling it out for top hon- placed second with a total of 101.525 formed giant swings and alit with a ors; however, it was the Dayton/ – their third-best of the season. The toe on, front off tuck dismount to Brearley girls who captured the crown Blue Devils finished third with a place second with a 9.025. Zaleski with a team score of 102.85 in 101.025 total and the hosting Cou- also placed fifth on the beam at 8.8 and sixth in the vault at 8.45. “She has been pretty consistent so far this year,” Cerchio said of Zaleski. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWEEPING AROUND THE OUTSIDE…Blue Devil quarterback Mike Patella, No. 17, sweeps around the left side looking TEAM TOTALS: for an opening against the Farmers. Patella had four completions for 54 yards and his favorite receiver, Bryan Power, had 1. Dayton/Brearley (D) 102.850, 2. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (S) 101.525, 3. three receptions for 49 yards. Westfield (W) 101.025, 4. Cranford (C) 94.0, 5. Union Catholic (UC) 92.7, 6. Johnson (J) 84.350, 7. Union (U) 79, 8. POWERS HAS TOUCHDOWN PASS STOLEN IN END ZONE Elizabeth (E) 52.05, 9. Roselle Park (RP) 32.0, 10. Rahway (R) 31.4 ALL-AROUND: 1. Lewis (E) 36.35, 2. Andie Soblosky (D) 35.575, 3. Jessica Greenwald (U) Farmer Footballers Trip Up 35.35, 4. Marissa Rusin (J) 35.3, 5. Macdonald (W) 35.275, 6. Zaleski (S) 35.1 VAULT: 1. Lewis (E) 9.2, 2. Sablosky (D) 8.95, Westfield Blue Devils, 24-3 3. Macdonald (W) 8.85, 4. Rusin (J) 8.8, 5. Greenwald (U) 8.8, 6. Zaleski (S) 8.45 UNEVEN BARS: By DAVID B. CORBIN onds to score their first touchdown. with what appeared to be a TD pass. 1. Lewis (E) 9.05, 2. Zaleski (S) 9.025, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times After returning the kickoff to the After he hit the ground, a Farmer 3. Rusin (J) 8.9, 4. Greenwald (U) 8.8, 5. Good fortune was not on the Union 26, Raphael Lee rolled around safety seemed to come up with the Sablosky (D) 8.6, 6. Macdonald (W) 8.6 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield High School football team’s the right side for a 24-yard gain, then ball. The referee ruled it an intercep- BALANCE BEAM: side when the Union Farmers rolled on the next play, Harper tried to blast tion and the Farmers got the ball on RELAXING BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT…The Blue Devil gymnastics team 1. Greenwald (U) 9.05, 2. Lewis (E) gather on the mat and relax a little prior to the start of the Union County 9.0, 3. Sablosky (D) 8.95, 4. Macdonald into Kehler Stadium in Westfield and off-tackle but found no hole, so he the 20-yard line. Tournament. (W) 8.9, 5. Zaleski (S) 8.8, 6. Rusin (J) 8.75 left with a 24-3 victory on October 23 darted around the left side for his 50- “I had both hands on the ball. I had Cranford on October 22. gars took fourth at 94.0. Union Catho- FLOOR EXERCISE: and a 25-18 edge in wins/losses since yard TD. Joe Minneci kicked the point the ball for two seconds in the end zone Prior to the meet, Raider Head lic placed fifth at 92.7. 1. DeJohn (S) 9.25, 2. Sablosky (D) the rivalry began. The 0-6 Blue Dev- after to put the Farmers up, 7-0. with my knees down then I let go of the Coach Lisa Cerchio commented about Tiffany Lewis of Elizabeth captured 9.075, 3. Lewis (E) 9.0, 4. Jessica Zalutko ils, who had been struggling all sea- The Blue Devils answered by ball because I thought it was a touch- her team’s preparedness, “They have the highest all-around score with a (D) 9.0, 5. Macdonald (W) 8.925, 6. Lisa son to put points on the scoreboard, marching the ball from midfield to down. The kid grabbed it and they 36.35 total. She placed first in the vault Madonia (D) 8.875 could muster only a 29-yard field the Farmer 13 on 10 plays before called it a touchback,” Power described. and uneven bars with respective scores goal from kicker Paul Goldweitz but Goldweitz booted his 29-yard field “If we scored right there, I don’t think of 9.2 and 9.05, second on the balance also watched another would be touch- goal, making the score 7-3 with 3:44 they would have come back.” beam with a 9.0 and third on the floor down vanish on a ruled interception left in the first quarter. The Farmers took advantage of their exercises with a 9.0. Raider Jackie in the first half. On the Farmers next possession, good fortune and moved the ball to DeJohn, who demonstrated grace in The Farmers accumulated 246 yards Power intercepted at midfield and the Westfield six where Minneci her dance skills and explosiveness on rushing on 32 carries and were led by returned the ball to the Farmer 35. kicked a 23-yard field goal to give the her back somersaults, took top honors Paul Harper, who carried 15 times for “The coaches told us about their Farmers a 10-3 lead at the half. on the floor with a personal-best 9.25. 138 yards, including a 50-yard touch- crossing routes. They had the tight end With 3:10 remaining in the third Blue Devil Claire Macdonald, who down (TD) run and a five-yard TD run. crossing, so I stepped in front of him quarter, the Farmers concluded a 10- was first in the all-around at the Cou- The Blue Devils were held to 52 ground and picked it off,” explained Power. play 91-yard march with Harper’s gar Invitational on October 8, fin- yards on 27 carries and quarterback With the help of a 10-yard holding five-yard sprint into the end zone. ished fifth with an all-around score of Mike Patella completed four of 11 penalty, unfortunately against The Farmers’ final touchdown came 35.275. She took third on the vault at passes for 54 yards. Patella’s favorite Westfield, the Blue Devils turned the with 7:11 left in the game when quar- 8.85, fourth on the beam at 8.9, fifth target, tight end Bryan Power, who ball over on downs. terback Matt Melody scored on a on the floor at 8.925 and sixth on the had been covered by cornerback Luis Midway through the second quar- two-yard keeper to cap a 29-yard unevens at 8.6. Coral, had three receptions for 49 yards ter, the Blue Devils got a great chance drive that was set up by a partially Prior to the meet, Macdonald dis- and added an interception from his to take the lead when Tom DelDuca blocked punt. cussed her concerns, especially with linebacker position. attempted to pick up a fumble as it “It really kills me that we lost. We the uneven bars at Cranford. “The coaches noticed that number rolled deeper into Farmer territory, definitely had a shot to win,” said 22 (Coral) would have a hard time but eventually teammate Jayshawn Power. “We could have brought our David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times “I was going to put in harder skills David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times LEAPING HIGH…Raider Jackie if there were bigger bars, but since the WORKING THE VAULT…Blue Devil covering me, so we started to open it King recovered the ball at the 19-yard ‘A’ game, but we didn’t.” DeJohn performs a high leap on the bars are the same, I can’t do what I Claire Macdonald practices her hand- up a little bit,” said Power. line. Later, on fourth down from the Union 7377 24 balance beam. normally do. I added some jumps on spring, full twisting dismount on the vault. The 2-4 Farmers took only 28 sec- 22, Patella hit Power in the end zone Westfield 3000 3

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Call Pat for a private showing. (052009522) Page 16 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Girls Beat Blue Devils By Whisker for WC XC Title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 upcoming county race. honors in the National Division with “The best thing that has happened to a total of 22 followed by the No. 17 Union cross-country in the past four Blue Devils at 37 and the Raiders at years is the resurgence of teams across 85. However, the individual race came the board. No one team dominates. down to the wire as Cougar Joe Whether it’s Oak Knoll, Cranford, McKenney, on his 16th birthday, beat Scotch Plains or Westfield, the fact of out Blue Devil Jeff Perrella by a sec- the matter is there is competition. That ond, 16:04-16:05. is what is going to make the county “I race him all the time. He edged better,” stated Hornish. me out as usual. I ran how I wanted to. The boys’ team score did not have I ran to the best of my ability, but I as thrilling a finish as the girls’ as would like to get out faster. I just David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times seventh-ranked Cranford took top didn’t finish first,” commented SHOW OF STRENGTH AT THE LINE…Above, the Blue Devil girls have a little Perrella who smiled and added. “He fun just before the start of the Watchung Conference race. Below, the Raider girls County High School ran a great race. It was his birthday.” huddle after defending their conference title. The Raiders and the Blue Devils Cougar Kevin Brown crossed third Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished with 35 points, but the Raiders won on a sixth-runner tiebreaker. BATTLING FOR CONTROL…Blue Devil forward Erin McCarthy, left, and Boys Soccer Results: at 16:37 and Blue Devil Robert Viking junior midfielder Lara Kaminski battle for ball control. OCTOBER 20: Broadbent turned it on in the last 50 Linden 3, Westfield 0 meters to nose out Cougar Nate Th- Tim DosSantos, Gus Cabral and ompson for fourth, 16:50-16:51. Cou- Maurico Rivera netted goals for the gars Josh Hanke at 17:00, Brian Soccer Blue Devils Topple Tigers. Mahoney at 17:04 and Kevin Mahoney OCTOBER 23: at 17:09 finished 6-7-8 while Blue UC TOURNAMENT: Devils Mike Gorski at 17:14 and Kris UC Viking Girls, 2-1, in UCT Union 2, Union Catholic 0 Kagan at 17:23 finished 9-10. Blue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Andrew Gagliardo and Chris Devils Jay Hoban and Ameer Rogers Faustino scored for the Farmers. Chris recorded respective times of 17:31 percent each and every game. That’s The Blue Devils’ mission of relentless Varga had seven saves for the Vi- and 17:39 while Raiders Mike Miller what I wanted and that’s what I got.” penetration and zeroing in on net proved kings. and Josh Zinman recorded respective successful when Palatucci looped the Elizabeth 6, Cranford 3 times of 17:34 and 17:55. High School Girls ball on a free kick into the top of the Felix Mathey netted three goals for NATIONAL DIVISION GIRLS TEAMS: Volleyball Results: Viking penalty area where Kape tapped the Minutemen. 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 35 it in off a defender at 35:60. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3, Johnson 0 (tiebreaker), 2. Westfield 35, 3. Cranford OCTOBER 19: “Offensively, I thought we moved 61, 4. Linden 120 Casey Hoynes-O’Connor, Sean Union Catholic over New Provi- the ball around very well, We were NATIONAL DIVISION BOYS TEAMS: dence, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18 getting passes and looking for feet, Young, Greg Leischner and Terrance 1. Cranford 22, 2. Westfield 37, 3. Charles scored for the Raiders. Louise Gonzalez had 26 assists and not just sending the ball down and Scotch Plains-Fanwood 85, 4. Linden 106 13 digs and Megan Conheeney notched that’s how we kind of controlled the 12 kills, nine digs and two kills for the game,” explained Devil fullback Vikings. Nicole Palumbo had four kills, Emily MacNeil. “Defensively, we eight digs and two blocks. were solid once again. The girls back OCTOBER 21: there did a great job staying com- 75 cents per hour Parking Meters Union Catholic over Mount St. posed and winning balls in the air. We Mary, 25-9, 27-25 realized that if we wanted to get far in Megan Conheeney had four aces counties and states we had to step it and three kills while Louise Gonzalez up and that’s what we did.” had nine assists and six aces. Westfield 1 1 2 OCTOBER 22: Union Catholic 0 1 1 UC TOURNAMENT: Westfield over Union, 22-25, 25-21, County High School 25-23 Erin Roudebush notched 14 kills, Girls Soccer Results: VOTE two aces and three digs while Molly OCTOBER 20: Williams had 16 assists for the 13-5 Westfield 5, Linden 0 Blue Devils and Annette Baez added The 9-4-2 Blue Devils appear to be four kills. peaking at the right time as Erin Union Catholic over Cranford, 25- McCarthy put in three goals while 15, 25-17 Gio Palatucci and Aly Ludmer scored Megan Conheeney had seven kills a goal and an assist each. and three digs for the 19-4 Vikings OCTOBER 23: and Courtney Harris had four kills UC TOURNAMENT NO! and four digs. Governor Livingston 1, Johnson 0 Rahway over Kent Place, 25-11, Chrissie Sidie scored the game 25-19 winner in the second overtime. Jamie Godfrey had 28 assists. Cranford 3, Oak Knoll 2 Scotch Plains-Fanwood over Lin- Keeper Dani D’Amico made a key Westfield Referendum - Public Question #1 den, 19-25, 25-9, 25-17 save for the Cougars in the first round Kelli Kaskiw had seven service of sudden death penalty kicks and points with five aces, 11 digs and four Lisa Levonas slipped in the winner. Get the real facts in detail on Page 3 of the Special Referendum Section of this edition of kills for the 7-8 Raiders. Rahway 2, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1 The Westfield Leader or on the Internet at www.goleader.com New Providence over Roselle Amanda Casares scored in over- Catholic, 25-21, 23-25, 25-12 time for the ninth-seeded Indians to Liza Demby had 13 kills and nine Paid for by WECARE (Westfielders Concerned About Responsible Development) P.O. BOX 57, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. www.westfieldredevelopment.com stun the top-seeded Raiders. Kristen digs for the 17-5 Pioneers. Zyla scored for the 12-2-1 Raiders. If Walls Could Talk

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 28, 2004 Page 17 Richard Gottlick to Be Inducted Into Westfield Hall of Fame Richard Gottlick, who produced 148-pound state tournament cham- one of the greatest wrestling seasons pionship match at Princeton’s Jadwin in Westfield High history, will be Gym. among the inductees when the The Westfield High wrestling team Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame holds in 1973, sparked by Gottlick and it sixth induction dinner on Novem- fellow state champion Chris ber 22 at The Westwood in Garwood. Campbell, who is also a member of The event will begin at 6 p.m. the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame, In the 1973 season, Gottlick, a finished with a 14-0 record, won the senior that year, cruised to district District 12 team title and was No. 2 and region titles. He capped his 27- in the final rankings in the state by 0 season when he decisioned Dean the New Jersey Wrestling Coaches Guyton of Glassboro, 3-0, in the and Officials Association. Gottlick went on to wrestle at the University BREAKING INTO THE OPEN…Westfield PAL “A” football team running back WTA Women Singles of Maryland. Bret DeFazio breaks off a big run in the win over Springfield on October 17 while Tickets to the dinner are available Craig Dyer and T.J. Mruz throw key blocks. RETURNING AN INTERCEPTION…Raider linebacker Chris Gilman returns a key interception up the sidelines along with fellow Raiders Marcus Rivera, Kyle Final Standings: at the Westfield High athletic office Berwick and Jason Mazursky. Gilman returned the ball 20 yards into Summit or in town at Cosenza Insurance and Because 26 players achieved eight Taylor & Love Realtors. territory to set up a Scotch Plains touchdown. or more matches during the season Westfield PAL ‘A’ Thumps in which 213 matches were played, two division playoffs were run con- Blue Thunder Edges SPF PAL ‘C’ Team Crushes currently in the Westfield Tennis Richmond Boro Boys, 32-7 Association Women’s Singles Lad- Perth Amboy, 1-0 Westfield’s PAL A football team and thwarted a Richmond challenge. der. Physical defense and midfield thumped Richmond Boro, 32-7, on Rhodes carried to the 16 then Tony Summit Grid Kids, 26-6 For the third year in a row, JoAnn ball control proved the winning October 24, improving its record to DiIorio passed to Billups for the TD. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) Zach Tussell pressured Summit’s Purdy won the “A” division defeat- combination as the Scotch Plains- 6-0 on October 24. The extra point was good. PAL “C” football team crushed Sum- QB, leading to an interception by ing Vanessa Barber, who had an Fanwood Blue Thunder U14 boys Chris Rhodes surged up the middle In the second half, Brett DeFazio mit, 26-6. Chris Gilman, who ran 20 yards, upset win over Wendi Cohen in the soccer team blanked Perth Amboy. for a first down. Unable to convert, recovered a fumble. DiIorio handed SPF, led by Connor Thompson, bringing the ball deep in Summit semifinals. In the “B” division, Lisa 1-0. Tyshon Allen punted to the Richmond off to Johnson for a first down. Rhodes scored on the game’s first posses- territory. Thompson connected with Black-Polak was the winner and Blue Thunder striker Chris five-yard line, but Westfield’s defense added six yards. Johnson tacked on sion. Tailback Quentin Blackwell Sean Coloney in the end zone on an Evelyn Matino was the runner-up. McManus tallied the lone score at got the ball back. Rhodes and Johnson five yards, then pushed up the middle churned out yard after yard in the eight-yard pass. Blackwell scored The Most Active award went to Bar- the five minute mark of the first half rushed for a first down with blocking to score. Center Joe Kania plowed drive and Nick Galasso capped it the extra points on the first two TDs, ber and Sheri Pardo who tied with as Brendan Stripling, Juan Castillo, from linemen Josh Firestone, Mike forward with DiIorio clinging to get with an explosive off-tackle run. with assistance from linemen Tussell, 28 matches each. Danny Gore and McManus pep- Tarnofsky, Eric Moran, Chris Sheehan, the extra point. Tom Bell, John Howarth, Marcus FINAL STANDINGS: pered the Amboy keeper with 12 Matt Marcus, Craig Dyer and Chris Next, Reardon made a key tackle Rivera, Jason Mazursky and Gilman. 1. JoAnn Purdy 15. Dianne Mroz shots. Jacob. Rhodes burst in for the TD. and a holding penalty followed by a 2. Vanessa Barber 16. Paula Brotman U12 Blue Sharks Rip In the second quarter, an intercep- 3. Wendi Cohen 17. Lisa Black-Polak The physical Blue Thunder de- Richmond answered with a 30-yard pounding by Michael Clark put Rich- tion set up the third Raider TD. Th- 4. Meg Butler 18. Evelyn Matino fense was anchored by Denzel dash. Westfield responded with tack- mond behind its own line. Diddell Mountainside, 4-0 ompson connected to Sebastian 5. Lisa Sottung 19. Hong Jiang Amankwah, Michael Roth and les by Kevin Murphy, Gerald and DeFazio closed the advance. Two early goals set the tone and Rosen with short passes, getting 6. Jean Power 20. Ellen Smith Mark Koransky while fullback Dan Schuman and James Diddell, but Later, Rhodes scored, then tremen- 7. Monica Morin 21. Deirdre Gelinne two late ones provided the exclama- blocks from Nick Sebolao. Blackwell 8. Sam. Schmell 22. Tina Wasilewski Rodriquez added the sole assist as Richmond scored a TD with an extra dous defensive showings by Jordon tion points as the Scotch Plains Blue advanced the ball into Summit terri- 9. D. Coleman 23. Diane Barabas his mammoth throw-in landed point. Johnson, Matt Reiss and Spencer Sharks U12 Girls intercounty soccer tory then caught a swing pass, with a 10. M. E. Whelan 24. Priscilla Wood square in the goal box and found Later, Westfield forced a fumble Cassidy, a fumble recovery by Ryan team played its finest game of the block by Coloney.Later, Blackwell 11. Sheri Pardo 25. Kathy O’Neill the explosive foot of McManus. with a 10-yard loss. Jimmy Reardon Gradel and near interception by John 12. Laurie Woog 26. Linda Coleman year inflicting a 4-0 whitewashing punched in for the score. 13. Clara Karnish 27. N. Freundlich Goalkeeper Andrew Smith recorded and Murphy plugged a center hole Gillmartin blanked Richmond’s efforts. of the previously undefeated Summit scored its only TD on a 14. Sherri Bender 28. Jan Velasco his second shutout of the season Mountainside Cosmos on October 50-yard run. Andrew Krema and 29. Julia Walker with nine saves. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 31 1-4 PM 23. Both teams’ records shifted to 6- Rivera ran down Summit backs for 1-1. losses. But Summit had to contend 849 Bradford Avenue, Westfield NJ The Sharks burst from the gate with Howarth, Tussell and Drew SP-F U12 Tempest Thwarts quickly when Amanda Rodriguez Convery, as well as linebackers picked up a loose ball and fired in a Courtney Zyla, Damian Tardi, low shot from 10 yards. Minutes Mazursky, Bell and Gilman. JC Delaware Valley Girls, 2-1 later Erin Brown converted on a high Davidson and Berwick shutdown the hard direct kick over the defensive sweep plays. Overcoming a sluggish first half The Tempest came out fast and wall. The goalie was unable to hold In the second half, Galasso inter- with great intensity in the second, the furious in the second half as Rebecca onto the ball and it was 2-0. cepted. Blackwell and Galasso had Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tempest U12 Kreyer, Meghan Cunningham, Evelyn Goalie Melissa McKenna was gen- impressive runs. Evan Hubbard, girls soccer team beat Delaware Val- Klotz and Claudia Falconieri all erally untested but came up big by Steve Loshiavo, Ben Parisi, Rosen ley, 2-1, on October 24. played with reckless abandon, diving batting away a Mountainside shot and Berwick provided blocking. Delaware Valley scored first mid- all over the field while anchoring the midway through the second half. Jes- Lineman Joe Carroll opened a hole way through the first half. With two Tempest defense. Melanie Rome, sica DiGiacomo, brilliant with her for Galasso who sprinted for a 55- players away and Elizabeth Tenzer Michelle Rogoff and Julia Babis all dribbling and passing, was nearly yard TD. and Gabrielle Vacca sidelined by in- did a fine job on the offensive end, rewarded but her breakaway shot Later, the Raiders knocked down jury, keeping the players fresh was a keeping pressure on Delaware was saved. Two minutes later she passes and rushed the QB. Tyler struggle for the Tempest. Emily Valley’s defense. converted another breakaway. Jes- Palkoski had an interception. 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Page 18 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield PAL ‘D’ Rally Falls Short Against Scotch Plains A late rally sparked by the passing Kalimtzis, Troy Skibitsky, John Dooley, of quarterback Patrick Dyer and three Taylor Friss, Frankie Scalera, Ryan catches by tight end Jake Harris came Marsh, Alec Garrity, Wil Johnston, a little late for Westfield as Scotch Thomas Ross, Michael Carlino, Dillon Plains won, 32-13. Rolnick, Anthony Amatucci, Michael Harris had three receptions for 86 LaFace, Kyle Kania, Michael D’Antico yards, including a touchdown. Dyer Ryan Bohrod and Justin Ricardo all completed five passes for 111 yards made tackles. and one touchdown. He also had a Westfield rushed for 131 yards. reception. On the last play, Dyer Wingbacks Brandon Vassallo, Colin pitched a quick lateral to Nathan Barber, and receivers Brad Erickson Mitchel, who came into the game for and Zachary Choder provided blocks an injured Johnny Lanzano. Mitchel to spring the running backs. Running hit Dyer for an 18-yard reception. back Paul Werner rushed for 76 yards SHUTTING DOWN THE OFFENSE…The Westfield PAL C football defense led Brendan Dugan fought off blitzing and one touchdown. Dugan had four linebackers to give Dyer and Mitchel carries for 18 yards. Offensive line- by Michael Giacone, Christian Barber and Craig Callahan shut down Richmond STOPPING HIM IN HIS TRACKS…Westfield PAL E football team defensive Boro’s offense. time to throw. men Daniel Bigelow, Nicholas Colello, Defensively, Will Johnston, Michael standout Christian Burgdorf drops a Cranford running back for a huge loss in Michael Mondon, Alex Williams, Westfield’s 26-0 victory. MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST Nicholas Ertman Kevin Anderson, WF PAL ‘C’ Whacks Thomas Flanigan, Chris Albanese, Nicholas Arnold, Daniel Berke and Richmond Boro, 13-7 Alex McHugh opened up holes for Westfield PAL ‘E’ Crumbles Holly Cohen Westfield’s PAL C football team Vassallo, Joseph Rinaldi, Johnny • Top Producer, Month of September improved its record to 7-0, by defeat- Lanzano and Barber. • Westfield area Specialist ing Staten Island’s Richmond Boro Dyer’s and Mitchel’s pass attempts Cranford Grid Kids, 26-0 • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses squad, 13-7. to Chodor and Erickson were unsuc- The Westfield “E” football Team Hess, giving Westfield a 13-0 lead. • Buying, Selling or Rental Taylor “T” Brand led the Westfield cessful. Erickson had an open field relied on a stifling defense to shut- Kell Dolan, Chris Callahan and offense with explosive running. 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©2004 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Inc. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 28, 2004 Page 19 See it all on the Web in Color! www.goleader.com Increased Commuter Permit Parking Fees PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I, Corinne Clements Stutcavage, the Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, VOTE Union County, New Jersey will sell at a public auction on the 22ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004, in the Municipal Court in the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 10 o’clock in the morning, the below described lands. The said lands will be sold to make the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 22ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004 together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2004. Said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen (18) per cent per annum. Payment for the sale shall be made in cash, certified or cashier’s check or money order before the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. Payment of “Premiums” should be with separate funds. Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchase will be struck off and sold to the municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen (18) per cent per annum and the municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose right of redemption. The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New NO! Jersey, 1937 and amendments thereto. At any time before the sale, the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payment by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or money order. In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Westfield Referendum - Public Question #1 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner Get the real facts in detail on Page 3 of the Special Referendum Section of this edition of or operator of the site. The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the The Westfield Leader or on the Internet at www.goleader.com last tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 22nd day of November 2004, exclusive of the lien for the year are as listed below: Paid for by WECARE (Westfielders Concerned About Responsible Development) P.O. BOX 57, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. www.westfieldredevelopment.com Corinne Clements Stutcavage Collector of Taxes Scotch Plains, New Jersey # BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TAX MUNIC. INTEREST COST TOTAL 1 203 - 3 SLBIG, LLC 445 TERRILL ROAD 33,123.35 60.00 8,437.87 100.00 41,721.22 2 503 12 WASILITION, THEODORE 436 WILLOW AVENUE 1,249.48 0.00 105.79 27.11 1,382.38 3 1903 - 17 TUCKER, WILLIE & ANNIE 1993 PROPSPECT AVE 3,837.21 0.00 895.51 94.65 4,827.37 4 1904 - 5 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AVE 6,292.70 0.00 1,377.80 100.00 7,770.50 5 2601 - 1 DINIZO, FRANK & EILEEN 2053 WESTFIELD AVE 1,684.00 0.00 299.75 39.68 2,023.43 6 4401 - 14 WEST, MARY E. 4 JOHNSON STREET 926.57 0.00 182.25 22.18 1,131.00 7 5501 - 12 GOINES, MICHELLE 30 COPPERFIELD RD 3,620.42 0.00 574.90 83.91 4,279.23 8 7201 - 5.16 MEJIA, SALVADOR 809 O’DONNELL AVE 2,236.34 0.00 61.50 45.96 2,343.80 9 7201 - 24 SMITH, CRYSTAL 2402 HAMLETTE PL 38.03 0.00 4.91 15.00 57.94 10 10101 - 11 FRANCO, FRANCISCO & MARITZA 2090 W. BROAD ST 4,111.67 0.00 212.85 86.49 4,411.01 11 12302 - 22 KIRKLAND, JAMES 1681 RARITAN RD 2,623.36 0.00 341.00 59.29 3,023.65 12 12403 - 13 RYSKASEN, THOMAS & SUSILA 1 BLACK BIRCH RD 6,000.38 0.00 1,081.83 100.00 7,182.21 13 12501 - 5 MAC DOWELL, GAYLE A. 1808 CHAPEL ROAD 4,154.11 0.00 688.58 96.85 4,939.54 14 15601 - 12 HERNANDEZ, LIGIA 1011 LOCUST AVE 724.18 0.00 75.02 15.98 815.18 15 15901 - 13 CURRIE, CRAIG 14 WEDGEWOOD WAY 15,331.80 0.00 3,899.08 100.00 19,330.88 16 15901 - 40 MIGNANO, MICHAEL & MARGARET 2 ORCHARD DRIVE 453.39 0.00 83.42 15.00 551.81 17 16101 - 5 BALL, ETHEL-ESTATE OF 917 RARITAN ROAD 5,852.75 0.00 1,056.42 100.00 7,009.17 4 T - 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 & 11/18/04, The Times Fee: $569.16

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Referrences Available. expertise include: organizational Call Karen (908) 389-0480 Please call (908) 407-4115 St Paul’s Church Sale 7 foot, Italian slate skills, test prep, study skills, SAT or (908) 654-0620 Westfield family seeking 2 or 3 BR prep, verbal and writing skills. WESTFIELD Oak with ball return. house/apt/condo for 3 mo. renov. Fri. 11/5, 9:30 – 2:30 & Best offer takes away. CHEMISTRY TUTORING Specializes in the social sciences. MATTRESS SET of our home: Dec/Jan/Feb. Call Jennifer (908) 301-9117 Sat. 11/6 Bag Day: 9:30 –12:00 (732) 494-3048 Call Jen (908) 233-0717 or All levels. General and organic. Ortho plush Full size, new in 414 East Broad Street (908) 803-4319 (cell) 30 yrs experience. Adj. Assoc. HOME HEALTH AIDE plastic with warranty $120. clothing, collectibles, antiques OFFICE SUITE FOR RENT Prof., eng’ng chem, Drexel Univ. (732) 259-6690 APARTMENT FOR RENT Exc. refs. Paul (908) 233-1849. Home Health Aide available to WESTFIELD. 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Light flows Fabulous 10 room expanded ranch, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths on professionally person to assist with funerals on a through the generously sized rooms with high ceilings, deep moldings and landscaped acre. Offering quality lifestyle. Sunken Living room, Formal din- WESTFIELD part time basis. Greeting people gleaming hardwood floors. The ten rooms include a elegant living room with ing room, extraordinary kitchen with separate breakfast area, sunny Family Furnished or unfurnished, and driving on funerals are among cherry and marble surround fireplace, large formal dining room, new eat-in room overlooking park-like property, deck, gorgeous pool, central air, two car appx. 950 sq. ft. the duties. Call (908) 789-7400. kitchen with butler’s pantry and separate dining area with sliders to a fabulous garage and much more, all for $769,000. Call Grace at 908-301-2019 today for Private Entrance & Parking paver patio and fenced-in yard. A large family room, master suite with dressing an appointment. Call (908) 233-8040 HELP WANTED room, walk-in closet and full bath, and three more bedrooms. Situated on a School Crossing Guards Needed: beautifully landscaped lot, this property is located within walking distance to HELP WANTED The Scotch Plains Police town, schools and transportation. Call Grace for an appointment at 908-301- Department is looking for 2019. Offered at $659,900. Signage person needed Sign Tech in Westfield, division of individuals interested in working Print Tech - a dynamic printing & as a School Crossing Guard, ©2004 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Housing Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. initially to substitute for current ©2004 Owned and Operated by NRT, Inc. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. signage company - now hiring sign production / install / design. guards. The Police Department Experience required. FT w/ will provide clothing, training, and Benefits. Great career opportunity. a starting wage of $15.35/hr. For (908) 873-1625 further information, please stop in or call the Traffic Safety Bureau at (908) 322-7100, ext. 104. Outstanding Westfield Homes PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS HELP WANTED PLANNING BOARD Real Estate: Thinking of making a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Embraced by 1.43 acres of magnificent roll- Planning Board of the Township of Scotch change? Prudential NJ Properties Plains will hold a public hearing on MON- is now interviewing for full time ing lawns, this distinguished Westfield resi- DAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2004, at 8:00 pm in real estate agent positions, dence displays architectural beauty & integ- Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue to Westfield Office. Call Margie hear the application of Michael Mahoney, (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. rity. Enveloping youWeichert with an atmosphere of t/a M & M Real Estate Developers, Inc. and Andrew and MaryLou Holowka for serenity, the interior flows with spacious 880 Raritan Road, Block 16202, Lots 5 & HOME IMPROVEMENT 6 who propose to subdivide two lotsWeichert into rooms embellished with natural wood trim four lots. The following variances are re- LAUREX HOME SERVICES quested with this application: Fall projects, General such as box beam ceilings & framing around Section 23-3.4A, Para. C, Col. 4 & 6 - Construction, Finish Basements, doorways & windows. A gracious ambiance Lot Width Real Estate Punch Lists. Proposed Lots 5.01 & 6.01: Required: Call (973) 479-8570 is revealed in the exquisite living room & 90 feet; Proposed: 88 feet Proposed Lots 6.02 & 6.03: Required: formal dining room. The familyWeichert room & 90 feet; Proposed: 84 feet All interested persons may be present CLASSIFIEDS modern kitchen complement the fabulous and be heard. The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Planning Buy and Sell conservatory that offers a panoramic view of Board and is available for public inspec- tion during regular office hours. on the Net! the backyard. Reflecting the interdependence Barbara Horev Secretary to the Planning Board www.goleader.com of man & nature, the grounds are punctu- 1 T - 10/28/04, The Times Fee: $25.50 ated with an in-ground pool, two patios, marvelous plantings and towering trees. Weichert Bathed in the rays of the sun this traditional Tudor, in The Gardens, has a sumptuous in- English Tudor terior radiating with lustrous hardwood floors, arched entries, lead glass windows & handsome moldings. A fabulous addition with marvelous kitchen, breakfast room, fam- ily room with handsome wood cabinetry & two 2nd floor bedrooms enhances this exqui- site residence. The elegant living room & formal dining room reveal a graceful style of entertaining . The master suite with enchant- ing Juliet balcony crowns a lovely 2nd floor featuring updated baths. An expansive back- yard with patio, charming enclosed porch, WESTFIELD . . . This beautiful home is located in a residential family neighborhood and features four bedrooms, two and 1/2 1st floor laundry & a darling guest/au-pairs baths. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, fireplace in living suite add to the charisma this home radiates. room, sunroom. Family room with sliders to a private deck that overlooks a beatuiful large yard. Two car detached garage. Close For additional information or your private tour call: to schools, town and train. $709,900 (052009889)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Covenant Players to Appear TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES Notice is hereby given that the Westfield At First Baptist on Sunday Planning Board at its Special Meeting on Tuesday October 19, 2004 memorialized NJAR Circle of Excellence Award WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Oc- During the reception, grade the following Board action taken October tober 31, the Christian drama group school children will make a Hal- 4, 2004: Gold Level: 1997-2003 Covenant Players will perform a loween craft, while adults will hear 04-24 CHARLES PIJANOWSKI, 619 Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 number of plays at the First Baptist from the Reverend Dee Dee ELM STREET, BLOCK 1002, LOT RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 8. APPLICANT SEEKS TO CRE- Email: [email protected] Church, located at 170 Elm Street Turlington on “Halloween Un- ATE TWO NEW CONFORMING 209 CENTRAL AVENUE in Westfield. masked,” a look at the history and BUILDING LOTS WITH NO VARI- WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 ANCES FROM A SINGLE EXIST- Two of the players will lead the meaning of the holiday. (908) 233-5555 EXT. 189 middle school and high school Sun- A repertory company founded by ING LOT. APPLICANT SEEKS TO DEMOLISH EXISTING day school classes at 9:15 a.m. Dur- playwright Charles Tanner in 1963, DWELLING AND GARAGE ON ing the 10:20 a.m. worship service, the Covenant Players draw on more EXISTING LOT AND CON- the Players will present a sermon in than 3,000 original plays to bring STRUCT A SINGLE FAMILY drama, focusing on stewardship of drama to church settings. DWELLING ON EACH OF THE NEWLY CREATED LOTS. – Ap- resources. Afterwards, they will give All are welcome. For more infor- proved with conditions. a presentation on the theme of masks mation, please contact the church Kenneth B. Marsh and true identity at a church-wide office at (908) 233-2278 or Secretary reception. [email protected]. 1 T - 10/28/04, The Leader Fee: $22.44 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR shed location to be in the rear yard only. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT THE COUNTY OF DEKALB Applicant proposes a side yard. STATE OF GEORGIA The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Richard A. Weinstock, 455 Grove Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- Street, seeking permission to replace an IN RE: PETITION OF STELLA day November 8, 2004 in the Council existing porch contrary to the requirements SKIPPER FOR THE ADOP- Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 of Section: 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordi- TION OF AYESHA BROWN, A East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey nance. Ordinance requires a side yard MINOR CHILD at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the setback of 10 feet. + 18 feet is present and Civil Action Adoption No. 04AD282-3 following appeals for variance from the proposed. Notice of Adoption Proceedings requirements of the Westfield Land Use Marlene & Carlos Perez-Santalla, 846 Ordinance: Shadowlawn Drive, seeking permission To: Rudolph Brown or any other un- to erect an addition contrary to the require- known unnamed alleged putative fathers Jennifer Maranz, 627 Salter Place, ments of Section 11.07E6 of the Land Use to Ayesha Brown born on April 5, 1995 in seeking permission to erect an addition Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side yard Elizabeth, New Jersey to Thomasina contrary to the requirements of Sections: setback of 10 feet. 9 feet 1 3/16 inches are Seymour. 11.09E6, 12.04F1&12.04E of the Land proposed. You are hereby notified that you are the Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side Scott & Mara Zilberberg, 516 Kimball alleged putative father of a said child who yard setback of 10 feet. 5.2 feet is pro- Avenue, seeking permission to erect an is the subject of a Petition for Adoption posed. Ordinance requires a maximum addition contrary to the requirements Sec- filed in DeKalb County, Georgia, Superior allowable coverage of 20%. 21.6% is pro- tion 11.08E6 &12.04F1 of the Land Use Court on September 13, 2004. Pursuant posed. Ordinance requires a maximum Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side to Georgia law, you lose all rights to the allowable Floor Area Ratio of 35%. 36.9% yard setback of 10 feet. 9.1 feet is pro- child and will neither receive notice nor be is proposed. posed. Ordinance requires a maximum entitled to object to the adoption of the Janet Schafer, 153 Madison Avenue, allowable coverage of 20%. 26.7% is pro- child unless, within 30 days of receipt of seeking permission to install an in-ground posed. this notice you file: pool in the backyard contrary to the re- Matt Gaglioti, 419 Otisco Drive, seek- (1) A petition to legitimate the child quirements of Section: 13.02D3 of the No Tricks, Just Treats! • OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 10/31 1-4PM ing permission to erect an addition con- pursuant to O.C.G.A. §19-7-22 and in ac- Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires trary to the requirements of Section: cordance with the ruling of the Supreme a pool setback from the property line of 15 608 Shadowlawn Drive, Westfield 11.08E7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Court of Georgia in Holmes v. Traweek, feet. 3 feet is proposed. nance requires a rear-yard setback of 35 276 Ga. 296 (2003); and Peter Tolias, 1157 Tice Place, seeking feet. 33.3 feet is present and proposed. (2) Notice of the filing of the petition to Wonderful new 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Victorian style Center Hall Colonial, built by Buontempo Homes, located permission to install a 6-foot fence con- legitimate with the Court in which this in a premier neighborhood featuring a 2-story entrance foyer, formal Dining Room, Living Room and large trary to the requirements of Section: 12.07C Variances, waivers or exceptions from action is pending at DeKalb County Supe- of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance certain site plan details or relief from re- rior Court, 556 North McDonough Street, Family Room with fireplace opening to gourmet Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry and wine cooler. Other requires a maximum allowable height of a quirements may be sought as appropriate. Decatur, Georgia 30030 and to the Attor- features include Mahogany deck and patio with unique outdoor fireplace, large Master Bedroom with fence on the street side yard of a corner lot Plans and application are on file in the ney listed below. to be 4 feet. Applicant proposes a 6-foot office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Karen Scott Greene fireplace and 2 Bedrooms with a “Jack and Jill” Bathroom. WSF0873 fence. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Attorney at Law Offered at $1,159,000 Michael & Lisa Riggs, 533 Birch Av- may be seen Monday through Friday from Post Office Box 390322 enue, seeking permission to keep a shed 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Snellville, Georgia 30039 in the current location contrary to the re- Lori A. Boyd, Secretary All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices subject to change. © 2004 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker ® is a registered trademark of (678) 530-1059 Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. 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PUBLICATION MOVIE PRODUCER HOPES FILM WILL HELP OBESE NATION Super Size Me’s Message Extended To Jackman’s Own Health Concerns By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN through a drive-thru and how acces- Living Doll, Margo Seaman, Creates Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sible fast food is, compared to how WESTFIELD – After Westfield resi- difficult it is to eat healthy and stay on dent Michael Jackman’s post-produc- a diet,” Jackman told The Westfield Life With More Than Needle, Thread tion duties on the Super Size Me docu- Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Life With More Than Needle, Thread mentary concluded, the film’s mes- Times. By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN dolls and the huggable cloth compan- her enthusiasm for her craft stems from sage, which advises against sloppy, fast “It (the movie) is valuable for every- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ions truly one-of-a-kind. a fondness for childhood and a love for food eating habits, lingered and one to see because it creates an organic WESTFIELD – Under the guid- Using muslin fabric, the faces and the history of textiles, vintage fabrics haunted him. discussion,” he said. ance of her mother, a young Margo limbs are stained with tea and coffee, as and buttons. A large part of her will Jackman, the father of two children Jackman, who would like to start Seaman would feed fabric with his wife, Lisa, realized that the such a discussion in the community, through a black Singer Feather- life-threatening, fast-food-only diet believes that it is vital to impress the weight sewing machine to cre- endured by the film’s producer and star importance of healthier eating upon ate her own cloth dolls. Morgan Spurlock, applied to his own as many people as possible. So, he Today, the Westfield resident family. asked Spurlock if he would attend the is not only passing on her love In Super Size Me, Spurlock surren- screening and submit to a question of textiles and doll-making to ders to a 30-day diet exclusively on and answer session about his experi- her daughters, Lydia, 9, and items from the McDonald’s menu. He Michael Jackman ence at a special screening of Super Katie, 5, but she has been spe- could only eat what was available over Size Me at the Rialto Theatre in cially creating the Silver Snow- the counter, including water; he could ever, Spurlock’s experiment gradually Westfield in early November. Next, flake doll for the annual gift not super-size his portions unless it turned into serious concern for the he networked with members of the mission sale at The Presbyte- was offered; he had to eat every item on above average healthy Spurlock’s well- Westfield Jaycees, extending invita- rian Church in Westfield, which the menu at least once and he had to being. tions to specific members of the com- benefits local and international eat three squares a day, breakfast, lunch Suddenly, Jackman began examin- munity, who would be the most ca- mission projects. and dinner. ing what he and Lisa feed their chil- pable of carrying the message beyond Seaman visited The Westfield Spurlock’s intake of fried and so- dren, local school lunch programs and the movie theater. Leader and The Scotch Plains- dium-rich foods increased, as well as other health issues. Westfield Mayor Gregory Fanwood Times office on Oc- his cholesterol and sodium levels. How- “Think about how easy it is to go McDermott, members of the Westfield tober 15 to reveal this year’s Town Council, the Westfield Board of doll, which features a skirt made Education, Parent-Teacher Council, from a poinsettia handkerchief, parents, school principals, physical snowflake-themed bloomers education instructors, school nurses, and shirt, hair of Christmas red SPFHS Principal Learns pediatricians, clergy members, nutri- yarn, a matching Jade green CLOTH COMPANIONS...Westfield resident Margo Seaman is surrounded by a cheerful tionists and “anyone interested in hav- dress with a hair bow and other gathering of cloth dolls which she sews and embellishes. The Silver Snowflake doll, which will ing a meaningful discussion that can vintage embellishments. be sold at the Presbyterian Women’s annual gift mission sale on Saturday, November 13, from Waltz, Kicks Up Heels lead to change” were invited and are Seaman’s Silver Snowflake 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, is pictured to the right of Seaman scheduled to attend. doll will be included in the with a bow in its hair. By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN and importance of dance during his “Kids especially develop habits when boutique’s silent auction for a well as a hint of vanilla for a pleasant always be a child, she admitted. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times parents’ generation, noting that they’re young which can lead to diabe- take away price of $75. She noted that aroma. Old lace pillowcases, handker- At the Fashion Institute of Technol- SCOTCH PLAINS – The last time Russitano and Shovlin have renewed tes, high blood pressure and obesity,” she might include two or three other chiefs and quilted remnants are incor- ogy (FIT) in New York City, where she Dr. David Heisey had a dance lesson, viewers’ and participants’ enthusiasm noted Jackman. dolls into the original sale. porated into each design, while the also worked at the FIT Museum, Sea- he was attending a college class that about dance. Personal responsibility is vital, he “There’s something about their little doll’s boots are painted on and often man obtained a master’s degree in cos- taught the finer points of folk and “For whatever reason, dance doesn’t said, however, corporate responsibility faces that people like,” said Seaman, adorned with glass glitter. Vintage but- tume and textile history. She also at- country dancing. play a significant role in our genera- is also crucial. adding that, based on the reaction she tons are used for the eyes and, perhaps, tended the Bank Street College of Edu- But, on October 23, Heisey, the tion, but they (Russitano and Shovlin) For example, while McDonald’s has received from buyers, the dolls antique bells will be strung from a cation in New York. principal of Scotch Plains-Fanwood offer something that is very unique. pulled the super-size option from seem to “trigger something in you about doll’s skirt. As a teacher, Seaman found that High School (SPFHS), decided to ac- They show that dance is a way of its menu, fast-food enterprises con- your childhood and you are immedi- Seaman also designs Santa dolls, children responded enthusiastically to cept an invitation made by dance in- exercising, as well as a way to find tinue to encourage obesity and must ately drawn to them.” which sell for approximately $125 creating story quilts, like those demon- structors John Russitano and Kara enjoyment.” pay attention to the obesity epi- While most of her dolls are created each. One of the Santas she showed strated by famed artist and author Faith Shovlin to learn the waltz and have the Heisey will demonstrate his demic in the nation, according to during the summer months, Seaman The Leader/Times features a beard Ringgold, who pioneered the use of experience taped for an episode of newfound waltzing techniques on Jackman. works on at least three dolls at one made of mohair from her cousin’s quilt as an art form. “Make You Wanna Dance.” “Make You Wanna Dance” through- “There are certainly areas for im- time, and each can take one to a couple ranch in Texas. The Presbyterian Women’s Silver Russitano and Shovlin host the tele- out November on both TV-36 and TV- provement,” he said, adding that a of days to create. She selects the fabrics, Her dolls were not always targeted Snowflake sale reopened the door for vision dance instruction program, 34. school-aged version of Super Size Me some of which are collected by family, for the Silver Snowflake audience, how- Seaman to return to doll making. She which is currently being filmed at In addition, Russitano and Shovlin has been made available to amend the friends or from used clothing stores in ever. When she was younger, she de- noted that she is constantly amazed by SPFHS and produced by William will participate in a benefit for foster eating habits of youngsters. Additional Nova Scotia. signed “character dolls” or “portrait the selflessness volunteerism demon- McMeekan. The program airs on children in Perth Amboy, during which screenings of the movie, targeted to At such stores, she will explore bins dolls” that were almost effigies of her strated by the Presbyterian Woman Westfield’s Channel TV-36 and Scotch they will demonstrate and teach their specific audiences, may also be sched- of men’s shirts filled with unique stripes closest friends. They immediately sup- and other churchgoers, such as artists Plains Channel TV-34. dancing skills, on Friday, December 17. uled in the future. and plaids. Because the amount of ported her and recommended that she Jana Sage Peterson and her husband, Continued on Page 23 material is limited to a small piece, continue doll making, because her Jon Peterson, Jane Annis, cellist Bill mass-production is impossible, there- handiwork was so endearing. Cook, and others. fore making the fabrics sewn on the Seaman told The Leader/Times that Continued on Page 23 Westfield Author Lois Winston Named ‘American Title’ Finalist By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN “It’s great that Dorchester Publish- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing is giving the average reader the Get Outta WESTFIELD – Several years ago, chance to have a direct influence on story ideas for contemporary romance, their publishing decisions in this case,” The House romantic suspense and mysteries said Winston. “It will be truly exhila- By CAROL F. DAVIS popped into Westfield resident Lois rating to see how readers respond to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Winston’s head and she knew she had our work, and I think the use of the The classic silent film, to do something…anything to get them Internet makes that immediacy even Nosferatu, starring Max Schreck, out of her system and onto paper. more exciting.” will be shown at the Union County She joined some literary organiza- A Westfield resident for six years, Arts Center in Rahway, accompa- tions and six years ago, united forces and native of Newark, Hillside and nied by live organ, just like when it with her agent, Carolyn Grayson, who Union, Winston is competing for Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times STEP BY STEP...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Principal Dr. David Heisey, was released in 1922, on Saturday, has stood by her through thick and the crown against writers from Mas- October 30, at 2:30 p.m., for $5. thin. left, learns some basic waltz steps from John Russitano in the school’s Media Center sachusetts, Iowa, California, Vir- on October 22. Below, right, Dr. Heisey learns more dance steps from Kara Shovlin. For information call (732) 499- When publishing houses barraged ginia, British Columbia, Pennsylva- Russitano and Shovlin are the hosts of the television show, “Make You Wanna 8226 or log onto www.ucac.org. her mailboxes with rejection letters or nia, Tennessee, and local Dance.” switched plans to publish her work at Woodbridge. * * * * * * * the last-minute, Winston counted on Voters can cast their ballots for “Best The New Jersey premiere of John “John said something to me in the Walch’s Circumference of a Squir- her talent and Grayson’s fortitude to First Line,” “Best Hero and Heroine,” spring or summer about being a guest Lois Winston rel will be at the Playwright’s The- get her through. Lois Winston “Best Story Summary,” “Best Dialogue on their show, and I said, ‘Well, sure, Currently, Winston is vying for the the mother goes to the Big Apple to Scene,” and “Best Romantic Scene.” atre, 33 Green Village Road in Madi- I’m not a dancer, but I thought I would son, through Sunday, November 14. crown in York-based Dorchester retrieve her daughter, the mother takes The two finalists with the least number give it a try,’” Heisey told The Westfield Publishing’s American Title competi- a liking to the city and in her own mid- of votes will be eliminated before each It’s a comic look at a young man Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- whose father fears that his plans to tion, with her creative and candid en- life, menopausal crisis, doesn’t want to round. Fanwood. try, “Resurrecting Gertie.” return to Iowa after all. On Monday, May 2, 2005, the wed his Jewish girlfriend are doomed. Heisey’s wife was intrigued when she Among dad’s other fears, of course, is Told in first-person point of view Throughout “Resurrecting Gertie,” winner’s name will be posted on learned of her husband’s interest in by both characters, the story revolves the daughter “conjures up her imagi- www.romantictimes.com. Voting rodentophobia. Single tickets in this becoming more waltz-proficient. off-Broadway style theater are from around a 50-year-old mother, who nary childhood friend to help her cope will continue through Sunday, How will SPFHS students react when tries to bring her 26-year-old daugh- with life, love and a menopausal March 6, 2005, and the winner of a $22.50 to $27.50. Order seats online they see their principal, who is nor- at: http://www.ptnj.org/FramePps/ ter out of her new life in New York mother.” publishing contract will be an- mally laying down the law through the City, back to Ten Commandments, Romantic Times Book Club and nounced on Thursday, April 28, FrameNPD.htm or call (973) 514- high school’s hallways, now kicking up 1787. Iowa, where she would marry the man Dorchester Publishing have run a simi- 2005 at the Romantic Times his heels on local television? they have chosen for her – a rich lar competition in the past, however, Booklovers Convention in St. Louis, “The students will see that I’m will- * * * * * * * mortician. Winston noted, this year’s winners will Miss. To cast your vote for Winston, ing to try new things,” shared Heisey. There are still a few performances However, Winston explained, when be judged by outside readers, not a please visit that website. “They’ll see that it’s okay to branch out left of the Westfield Community panel of professionals. Continued on Page 23 and they might see me in a different Players’ production of Lillian light instead of the stereotypical role of Hellman’s drama, Little Foxes. The JUXTAPOSE a principal.” story is set in the deep south, and GALLERY Heisey recalled the involvement in tells of the cruelty and greed of one family, and was an Academy Award nominee for best Screenplay in 1941. Tickets are $15. Call the the- De Grado Foundation Seeks ater at (908) 232-9568 for informa- tion on the two remaining perfor- Entrants for Piano Contest mances on October 29 and 30. * * * * * * * UNION — The Andrew De Grado Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Tinky Weisblat is the author of Foundation, Inc. has launched a new Kean University and his Master of Music Pudding Hollow Cookbook, and contest for piano soloists and piano ac- degree, cum laude, in piano performance she will be at The Town Book Store companists, ages 23 and over. from Indiana University, where he was a of Westfield on Saturday, October Creative Custom The competition seeks to challenge, teaching assistant to Menaham Pressler. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Framing recognize and promote adult pianists who From 1991 and 1998, he served as assis- book signing. The book is loaded are U.S. born or naturalized citizens resid- tant professor of piano at the University with recipes, brought forth in a Design Consultation & ing in one of 15 states on the Eastern of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s School backdrop of New England history, seaboard. The semifinals and finals will be of Music. Creative Matting humor and imagination. Indian held at Kean University in Union in June In addition to being a professor, De pudding and onion soup are perfect eedlepoint 2005, and the two winners — one piano Grado was also a much sought-after col- N soloist and one piano accompanist — will laborator for numerous highly respected for the cold days ahead. ox raming have the opportunity to perform in a New artists, most notably the esteemed violin- * * * * * * * B F York City debut concert in Weill Recital ist Joshua Bell. The Westfield Recreation Shadow Boxes for Hall at Carnegie Hall. According to De Grado-Condo, the Department’s 14th Annual The foundation, established in 1998 Andrew De Grado Biennial Piano De- emorabilia Haunted House will be held on M by Libby De Grado-Condo in the but Competition will encourage aspir- Sunday, October 31, from 5 to 9 Mirrors OPERA DIVA…Catalina Gaglioti, a sixth grader at Edison Intermediate School in memory of her son, Andrew De Grado ing pianists to achieve their personal p.m. at the Memorial Pool Com- Westfield, will play the part of Amelia’s servant, a role normally performed by (1960-1998), seeks to bring music and goals. plex. It’s only $2 to get in, and you’ll Serving The Community For 30 Years professional opera singers, in the Little Opera Company of New Jersey’s production musicianship to the public through pi- Monday, May 9, 2005, is the entry see all types of creatures in a spooky of Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball). Catalina, pictured, above from last year’s ano competitions and concerts featuring deadline for the Andrew De Grado Bien- JUXTAPOSE GALLERY voice competition, was the 2004 winner of the Young Artists Vocal Excellence setting. If you have little ones, bring highly celebrated artists. nial Piano Debut Competition. Appli- them between the hours of 5 to 6 Competition. Un Ballo in Maschera will be performed on Saturday, October 30, at “My son was always available to assist cants are advised to obtain official rules 58 Elm Street• Westfield 8 p.m. and on Sunday, October 31, at 3 p.m. at David Brearley Middle/High School p.m., when the scare factor is mild. 908-232-3278 8 p.m. and on Sunday, October 31, at 3 p.m. at David Brearley Middle/High School other musicians in reaching their goals, and applications as soon as possible from in Kenilworth. Sharing the role with Amy Suznovich of Edison, Catalina will sing whether as a teacher or a collaborator,” the foundation website at Call the Recreation Department for www.juxtaposegallery.com at the Saturday evening production. For more information, please call the New Jersey said De Grado-Condo. www.andrewdegrado.org. For further details at (908) 789-4080. Workshop for the Arts at (908) 789-9696. De Grado received his Bachelor of information, please call (973) 467-1348. A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 28, 2004 Page 23 PMA Presents Cookbook Author Weisblat to Appear Spellbinding At Town Book Store in WF on Oct. 30 By MARYLOU MORANO “The book had a lot of ups and sachusetts and African Art Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times downs,” continued Weisblat, who New Jersey. By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN WESTFIELD — Millburn resident actually abandoned the project for “I love the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tinky Weisblat has recently published combination! AREA – Through Sunday, Janu- a cookbook that transports the reader In Massachu- ary 2, 2005, visitors to the Philadel- back in time to when life was slower setts I have the phia Museum of Art (PMA) will and bake sales and country fairs rein- most beautiful have the opportunity to relish and force the concept of community. scenery imagin- appreciate the endless creativity of Weisblat has titled her book, “The able. In New sub-Saharan Africa through the re- Pudding Hollow Cookbook” after Jersey, I have gions’ ceremonial and symbolic an area in the hamlet of Hawley, easy access to Mass., where she spent summers as a more theater, music and shopping,” girl, and now lives part-time. the author explained. “The Pudding Hollow Cookbook” “Both my country neighborhood is a wonderful addition to any cook’s and my suburban one offer wonderful library. In a friendly, down home communities where neighbors care conversational style, Weisblat alter- about each other and like to share nates recipes for good home cooking food,” she added. with information about Hawley, and “Writing about food is a wonder- its people, customs and traditions. fully creative form. You can talk about The idea for a cookbook came BAND BOUTIQUE…Meaghan Fitzpatrick, Julia Nelson and Anne Sinisi are sur- anything you want to and frame it in rounded by examples of products that will be available at this year’s Holiday Boutique on from Weisblat’s friend, the late folk a food context. Food is something we Wednesday, November 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of Annmarie artist, Judith Russell, whose artwork can all identify with, something that Puleio and Joe Sinisi, 630 Kimball Turn, Westfield. The boutique will feature PartyLite, depicting scenes from Pudding Hol- speaks to the heart, the body and the Longaberger baskets, The Pampered Chef, Floral Designs and Gifts by Pamela Newell, low appear in the book. IN THE KITCHEN...Tinky Weisblat gets imagination,” said Weisblat. Partners in Paper (personalized stationary and cards), monogrammed silver jewelry, “Judy had a childlike enthusiasm Carolina Quilts, handbags, wallets, Berebi picture frames, fashion jewelry and more. a little help from her friend while baking a “The Pudding Hollow Cookbook” about her work that was infectious,” batch of truffles. Such delicious recipes are Coffee and cookies will be available for shoppers and all proceeds will benefit the Westfield “Ga Wree Wree Mask,” early 20th has what I see as a universal appeal to High School (WHS) Marching Band and WHS Marching Band scholarship fund. explained Weisblat. featured in “The Pudding Hollow Cook- lovers of tradition, good food and folk century. book.” The two friends began collaborat- book.” art,” she said. masks, photography, textiles, furni- ing on “The Pudding Hollow Cook- a number of years and took a job in Each recipe comes with a little bit of ture, contemporary art and jewelry. book” in the early 1990’s, but in 1993, New York as the editor of the catalog at history and an introduction to the WF Community Players Earn During the exhibition, “African Russel became ill and died of leukemia the Museum of Television and Radio. person who provided it. When you’ve Art, African Voices: Long Steps Never shortly thereafter. Eventually she returned to writing turned the last page, you’ll feel as Prestigious Perry Recognition Broke a Back,” the museum has “The Pudding Hollow Cookbook,” though you have an entire new set of incorporated performance, Musical Club of WF quitting her job and living off her neighbors and friends. WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- other special awards. storytelling, films, concerts, lectures, munity Players (WCP) President Yablonsky noted, “WCP is very Plans Second Concert savings while she completed the book. “The Pudding Hollow Cookbook” classes and fashion shows into A graduate of Mount Holyoke Col- was also published by Weisblat. Her Naomi Yablonsky has reported that honored to receive this award, which spellbindingly elaborate display. the theater received a special “Perry is a testament to the talent and dedi- Of Season on Nov. 10 lege in Massachusetts, Weisblat holds a publishing house, Merry Lion Press is Visitors are invited to participate Masters Degree in Communication named after her mother’s antique shop. Award” as an “outstanding commu- cation of cast and crew, which graces in an audio tour, which describes the WESTFIELD – The second concert nity theater” in New Jersey. our stage. The entire board of director of the 85th season of the Musical Club from the University of Tennessee and Although Weisblat sees herself first two-section exhibit – “African Art in a doctorate in American Studies from and foremost as a writer, she is also a The non-profit RECT (Recogni- is very pleased to accept this award Motion” and “Contemporary Afri- of Westfield will be held on Wednes- tion of Excellence in Community that recognizes and honors excellence day, November 10, at 8 p.m. at the the University of Texas at Austin. part-time cabaret singer. Among local can Art,” and the treasures on loan Weisblat enjoys living in both Mas- circles, she is well known for her rendi- Theater) organization distributes the in community theater productions.” from the Seattle Art Museum are First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street annual Perry Awards to spotlight She added that WCP is also a past in Westfield. The public is invited to tion of “I Can Cook, Too!” from the Broadway musical On the Town. achievements by artists of all disci- recipient of a Perry Award that recog- attend. PUBLIC NOTICE plines involved in the performance nized Lynn Langone for her portrayal TOWN OF WESTFIELD “I love dressing up and putting on a and production of community the- of Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Flutist Helen Bartolick of Garwood, show,” she explained. accompanied by pianist Mary Beth PLANNING BOARD ater in New Jersey. during the 2002 season. SPECIAL MEETING Currently, Weisblat is at work on a Open to any community theater in The Perry Awards are named in McFall, will perform Sonata in E Major book of recipes titled “TV Dinners,” by J.S. Bach, and Sonate pour Flute by Notice is hereby given that the the state, the RECT organization sends honor of William Perry Morgan, a Westfield Planning Board will hold a based on classic American television reviewers to productions to nominate director, actor, composer and musi- Francis Poulenc. Special Meeting on Monday, November shows. various shows and actors. RECT hosts cian, who was a driving force in New “Mercedes Benz coffin,” 1991, Kane Violinist Momoko Matsumura will 15, 2004, in Council Chambers in the Weisblat will be greeting food en- a season-ending awards gala to an- Jersey community theater for many Kwei (Ghana, 1924-1993). Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 thusiasts and signing books at the Town nounce the winners and to distribute years. priceless and extensive. p.m. to continue hearings and consider Book Store in Westfield on Saturday, Hunters’ vests, shirts and war shirts the following applications: October 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. adorned with teeth, horns, leather, 04-15(V) A & R WESTFIELD BROAD For more information, please visit tin, cotton twine, amulets, cowry STREET, L.L.C., (THE AP- www.merrylion.com. You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet PLICANT), 21 EAST BROAD shells and other native ornaments STREET, BLOCK 2506, LOT are as intriguing as the cotton and 12 (THE “PREMISES”), PUBLIC NOTICE SEEKING PRELIMINARY silk Kente cloths of 20th century TOWN OF WESTFIELD Scheduled by Jerseyaires AND FINAL MAJOR SITE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Ghana. PLAN APPROVAL WITH RAHWAY – The Rahway Valley COUNTY OF UNION Also from Ghana, the “Lion VARIANCES. APPLICANT STATE OF NEW JERSEY Jerseyaires Chapter of the Society for Stool,” which has become one of the SEEKING APPROVAL TO the Preservation and Encouragement exhibitions main images, fascinates ALLOW THE CONSTRUC- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Cellular TION OF A THREE-STORY Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Wire- of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in as much as the haunting and com- America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA) will Momoko Matsumura MIXED USE BUILDING ON less (“Applicant”) filed an application for manding Ga Wree Wree mask, com- THE PREMISES WITH RE- use and height variances, a variance for present their 57th annual show, You prised of leopard teeth, hairpins, play the unaccompanied Partita No. 3 TAIL ON THE FIST FLOOR, placing antennas on a building that does Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet on Saturday, in E Major by J.S. Bach. RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON not meet the 45 feet minimum height wood, cloth, bells, raffia and other THE SECOND AND THIRD requirement along with preliminary and November 6, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Vocalist Elsa Gail Hahn, soprano, November 7, at 2:30 p.m. at Rahway materials. FLOORS AND ENCLOSED final site plan approval with the Town of Shields, warriors’ thigh high bells, accompanied by McFall, will sing PARKING ON GRADE. Westfield, seeking permission to place High School, 1012 Madison and Applicant is also seeking an twelve (12) telecommunication anten- Central Avenues in Rahway. calabashes, spears, memorial figures, “When We Were Very Young.” The amendment to the Site Plan nas and an E911 antenna on an existing A musical tribute to Al Jolson, the thrones, and ceramics from Kenya music is by H. Fraser-Simson and the Approval granted by the Plan- rooftop. Applicant also intends to place show will be sung in barbershop style. “Debut!” transport visitors to an under-ap- lyrics are by A.A. Milne. ning Board of the Town of equipment cabinets in the basement. Westfield to Lincoln Federal The property which is the subject of this The chorus is directed by Rich Taylor Festival, performing in St. Petersburg preciated culture. Organist F. Allen Artz, 3rd of Short Savings and Loan Associa- application is located at 900 South Av- and assisted by Doug Brown. concert halls. The bull and bridal necklaces, Hills will perform Prelude in C Major tion dated June 23, 1975 (the enue, West, Westfield, New Jersey, The featured quartet in the show is Rahway High School’s Madrigal Sing- earrings of wire, glass beads and (BWV 547) by J.S. Bach, Partita on “Lincoln Federal Site Plan Ap- which is located in the GB-3 Zoning “Debut!” The Region 15 Quartet Cham- ers will also be featured in the first act of proval”), which applied to both District and is designated on the Tax plastic, medallions and bridal head- “Was Gott tut, das ist wohligetan” Lot 12, Block 2506 (subject Maps as Block 2606, Lot 19 (“Property”). pions of the Sweet Adeline’s International the show. They consist of 22 singers, dresses are intricate in form and de- (What God Ordains Is Always Right) Application’s lot) and Lot 1, Applicant is seeking the following vari- competition, the quartet began its tour in most of whom are seniors, who have sign, while the innumerable masks Block 3104 on the Tax Map of ances, approvals and waivers: by J. Pachelbel, Prelude and Fugue in the Town of Westfield (the cur- 1995 and has captured several titles. earned the honor of singing in the mad- composed of simpler materials are * Use Variance G Major, F. Mendelssohn’s Opus 37 – rent site of PNC Bank hereaf- They won the championship in the rigal group. Six of the madrigal singers * Height Variance spellbinding in their historical mean- ter referred to as the “Bank No. 2, Toccata on “Leoni” (God of * Variance for placing antennas on Greater New York Region 15’s quartet will also have speaking roles in the show. Site”). Said Site Plan Ap- ing and presentation. a building that does not meet the General admission tickets, purchased Abraham Praise) by Michael proval allowed the use of the contest in April of 2004 and will com- The Mercedes Benz coffin of 45 feet minimum height require- first floor of the building as a pete on the international stage in India- at the door for evening or afternoon Burkhardt. ment wood and paint from Ghana stops bank branch facility and the napolis, Ind. this fall. The quartet previ- shows are $15. If purchased in advance, The program chairperson for the * Preliminary and Final Site Plan visitors in their tracks. second and third floors as ad- tickets are $12 for general admission, approval ously captured the title of Region 15 Museum officials explain, concert is Virginia Toenes. Edna ministrative offices. The pro- Quartet Champion for two consecutive $10 for senior citizens and children un- posed amendment to the Lin- TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the “Ghanians order custom coffins not Borchers is the hospitality chairperson. years, and have been semifinalists in the der 12 will be admitted for $5. coln Federal Site Plan Ap- Applicant also seeks such approvals, 1999 and 2000 International Competi- For reservations and information, for display but to hold the body of proval would eliminate the per- waivers and variances from the require- the deceased and convey it through mission to use the second and ments of the Zoning Ordinance as may be tions. They traveled to Russia in 2003 to please call (732) 494-3580 or visit third floors of the Bank Site as deemed necessary or required by the participate with the International Music www.geocities.com/rvjerseyaires. a lavish burial ceremony. Such cus- Margo Seaman office use. The use of the Town of Westfield Zoning Board of Ad- tom coffins are a 55-year-old tradi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 second and third floors of the justment at the hearing in this matter. Bank Site would be subject to TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the tion whose inspiration can be traced She noted that last year’s proceeds to the special role the dead have the further approval of the Plan- Town of Westfield Zoning Board of Ad- ‘Connections II’ Photography from the Silver Snowflake, which to- ning Board of the Town of justment will meet at 7:30 p.m. prevailing among the Ga people.” taled approximately $8,000, helped Westfield. time, Monday, November 8, 2004, in the While the PMA is often associ- Council Chambers at the Municipal Build- Exhibit On Tap at Arts Ctr. ated with the massive steps upon organizations such as CONTACT We And ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Exhibit On Tap at Arts Ctr. New Jersey, at which time opportunity Care, the Westfield Neighborhood 04-20(V) A&R WESTFIELD LINCOLN which Rocky Balboa made his cham- will be given to all those in interest to be WATCHUNG – A photography ex- PLAZA, LLC, ONE LINCOLN Council (WNC), the Presbyterian heard and at which time the Board may pion stance, the museum invites PLAZA, BLOCK 3104, LOT 1, hibit, “Connections II: Photographs from approve, modify or deny the application. and embraces any visitor, ever-pre- Church’s Agape Soup Kitchen, Brand SEEKING PRELIMINARY FI- the Unique Vision Photography Work- Any interested party may appear at the New Day in Elizabeth, and other in- NAL MAJOR SITE PLAN AP- pared to educate, excite and invigo- aforesaid hearing, either in person, or by shop,” curated by Ross Wagner, will open PROVAL WITH VARIANCES. ternational mission projects. their attorney, and be given the opportu- on Monday, November 1, at the rate the cultural curiosity of those APPLICANT SEEKING TO nity to be heard with respect to the afore- who enter. Earlier this month, Seaman and her CONVERT THE SECOND Watchung Arts Center (WAC). said application. AND THIRD FLOORS OF The exhibition will close on Tuesday, In two days, beginning on Octo- daughters vended their dolls at the TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the THE EXISTING BUILDING ber 30, the PMA will present “Ital- Westfield Street Fair, sponsored by the application for development and all sup- November 30. A special reception will be FROM BUSINESS OFFICES porting maps, site plans and documents held on Sunday, November 7, from 1 to 4 ian Master Drawings: 1540 to the WNC. Traditionally, she noted, Lydia is in TO EIGHT (8) RESIDENTIAL are on file in the office of the Town CONDOMINIUM UNITS, p.m. The gallery is open on Tuesdays, Present.” For more information, charge of naming each doll, while, at the Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, ALSO APPLICANT PRO- Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from please visit www.philamuseum.org Westfield, New Jersey, and are avail- fair, Katie ensures that every doll has its own POSES ADDITION TO able for inspection Monday through Fri- 1 to 4 p.m., and on Thursdays from 1 to or call (215) 763-8100. special place and is arranged perfectly. HOUSE AN ELEVATOR. “Untitled” by Sherman Feller day, during normal municipal business 7:30 p.m. PNC BANK BRANCH FACIL- Currently, Seaman is considering a hours. pictorial imagery are de-emphasized. ITY WILL CONTINUE TO The photographs included in the ex- This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. line of dolls she would call “Ice Cream OCCUPY THE FIRST hibit focus more on content and involve- According to the WAC, the Unique 40:55D-1 et seq. FLOOR. ment than on technique. Accidental im- Vision Workshop, founded by Wagner, Social Girls.” Her family in Texas, where Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a ages are also considered as they are often a Summit photographer, encourages pho- Lois Winston such ice cream parties are a staple, Plans and application are on file in the AT&T Wireless clues to the development of a tographers to search for their deepest CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 suggested that such a group of dolls Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Pitney Hardin, LLP A finalist in 36 literary contests, Win- Ave. W., Westfield, New Jersey and may Judith A. Babinski, Esq. photograph’s unique vision. Salon and connection with the world, prioritizing would suit Seaman’s doll making skills. be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. P.O. Box 1945 uniqueness of vision before the quest for ston has won 12 of the competitions. Each one, she said, might carry her to 4:30 p.m. Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1945 technical mastery. Earlier this year, she was a finalist in the own unique dessert recipe. She may Kenneth B. Marsh, Secretary (973) 966-8253 Westfield Planning Board Attorneys for the Applicant Wagner noted that the workshop views Malice Domestic competition spon- also design her own line of “story dolls.” sored by St. Martin’s Press. Two of her 1 T - 10/28/04, The Leader Fee: $73.95 1 T - 10/28/04, The Leader Fee: $60.18 Jackman photography as a path of self-discovery. Until then, creating dolls with Lydia CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Therefore, the images often say more works were chosen as finalists in the Currently, Jackman is working in New about the photographs than they say Golden Heart competition presented and Katie under the official company York City on post-production duties for about the subjects before the lens. by Romance Writers of America. name, “Lydia Anne and Katie Lou,” is the much-anticipated film, The Aviator. He added, “Frequently, the photo- She has found inspiration from the a reward in itself. There is already evi- Scheduled to open in theaters on Friday, graphs ask more questions than they suspense writing of Sandra Brown and dence that the young girls will follow December 17, the film stars Leonardo answer. The images invite participation the romantic comedy of Susan Eliza- in Seaman’s footsteps and that would DiCaprio as Howard Hughes and is di- by the viewer.” beth Phillips. certainly warm her heart. rected by Martin Scorsese. Some of the local photographers dis- As for Winston’s writing, she said the “For me, it’s not about making money Jackman is also working on a small playing their work are: Jennifer Bailey, flavor depends on the story. Some lend from the dolls I make, it’s about creat- documentary about a seven-hour hip- Arnis Balgalvis, Norma Bernstock, Ron themselves to a serious or comedic ap- ing something special and hopefully proach, while others are based on per- hop concert hosted by David Chappelle Brown, George Bujarski, Marvin Cline, raising money to help other people. It’s in Brooklyn. A release date has not been Brian Geldziler, Pam Greene, Linda sonal experiences or current issues scheduled. While another small film is in Guerci, Fred Hedge, Tom Heller, Dot which she incorporates into her writ- also about spending time with my kids the works, he noted that he traveled to Kuehn, Sheilia Lenga, Coleen Marks, ing. too,” she said. “It gives them some- Moscow, Russia to share his expertise John Martancik, Walter Oliver, Lester For more information on Winston thing to hang on to.” about the film industry. Pfeffer, Jody Pfeiffer, Glenn Podel, Joe and her current competition, please To learn more about Seaman’s dolls, For more information about Super Riggio, Maureen Rock, John Shyers, Neal visit www.loiswinston.com. please e-mail [email protected]. Size Me, please visit Snitow, Tom Stillman, Ray Yaros and Sue www.supersizeme.com. Announce- Zwick. Please send Arts & Entertainment News, ments regarding future screenings and Additionally, several prints by Pam events related to the film will be an- Constable, who participates via Internet To [email protected] nounced in The Leader/Times. from New Zealand, will be shown. Page 24 Thursday, October 28, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION






   
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USPS 680020 Thursday, October 28, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 [email protected] OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-115 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com

BALLOT QUESTION No. 1: Shall the Town of Westfield issue approximately $10,000,000 of general obligation bonds to fund the construction of a parking structure on municipal parking lots 1 and 8 between Prospect and Elm Streets, which would contain approximately 500 total parking spaces and which bonds would be supported by revenue derived from parking fees and mixed use redevelopment fees resulting from approximately 19 residential units and approximately 3,000 square feet of retail space, and, if necessary, the levy of ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Town of Westfield? June 2004: Requests for proposals January 2003: councilJuly passes 2003: r McDermott an- nounces that the were sent to three May 2003: redevelopment plans December 2001: The council council will only Ma February 2002: AmericanProperties of chooses Nassau for South move forward with Mayor McDermott yor companies HKT headed by Prospect and Elm The the Prospect/Elm stresses need for The council Woodbr Development Gr Rober Streets w evised designates itself the de cially designatedAvenue them and Mar nouncesproject there and will an- be public/pr as the Rede unveilsRober a $30 million and idge, Matrix t Powell as ch 2004: partnership for veloper f as areas in need of garage constr Nassau HKT the parking hich of price tag fort Powellboth a non-binding ment Associates of garages and redevelopment. referendum on ivate development. parking decks. Agency.velop- Princeton. oup, or fi- November 2. uction. Tuesday,

The November 2 y 2002:Town oup t lic ield ch 2003: y 2004: Edwards November o eller September Mayor Parking Timeline April 2002: Summer 2003: 2001: Januar Mar ield Planning t Powell esent their king t ney Rober Four pub Januar ch 2004: 2004: Parking y y pr McDermott The Westf The Atlanticttor Gr Westf Rober Council decides to Board passesAvenue the andficiall meetings, refered to Mar elce eview Advisory with a as charettes were presents School reveals par proceed with tw redevelopment plans Impact Study & K deck financials Committee held toinput seek on public the Goldsmith is chosen for South hich of traffic studies and K and the council recomends decks. One at South Prospect and Elm & Kirkpatricktheir peeranalysis. rpresent vote. by the council to lead redevelopmentprojects. approves it in 7-2 three decks Avenue and another a them through the for $40 ProspectStreets. and Elm redevelopmentprocess. Streetsdesignated w them as areas in need of million. redevelopment. Creates 875 spaces. Westfield Voters to Decide on Questions Still Exist on Deck Parking Garage On Tuesday By LAUREN S. PASS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By LAUREN S. PASS ments for a particular piece of prop- interest rate. With only five days to go before Specially Written for The Westfield Leader erty. The council approved guide- The town is proposing to sell the Westfielders cast their vote on the On Tuesday, November 2, Westfield lines for the structure, including a 10- land on Prospect and Elm Streets to parking garage redevelopment project voters will go to the polls to decide foot minimum setback on Prospect HKT Nassau for approximately $2.1 at Prospect and Elm Streets, many not only who will be the next Presi- Street, 15-foot minimum setbacks on million. This money will be set aside questions have yet to be answered. dent of the United States, but also to Elm Street and a 25-foot minimum in an interest bearing account and not The issue of the parking deck has vote on a parking garage and redevel- setback between the garage and the to be used to offset deck costs. dominated public discussion at opment for the parking lots on Pros- existing apartment building on Pros- Part of the town’s plan for pay- Westfield Town Council meetings for pect and Elm Streets. pect Street. ment of the bond is also to assess over a year. Residents, business own- After more than 40 years of discus- The height of the structure is not the Downtown Westfield Corpora- ers, former councilmen and down- sion, debate and studies by the Town to exceed 45 feet. The current model tion (DWC) for $50,000 a year. The town property owners have all come of Westfield, under the direction of shown at town also wants the DWC to guar- to make their opinions known to the Mayor Gregory McDermott, the Pros- www.westfieldredevelopmentproject.com antee the sale of downtown em- mayor and council. pect and Elm Street properties have shows an elevation of 45 feet on ployee permits, making up any Residents have joined together to been declared as areas in need of Prospect Street and 40 feet on Elm shortfalls that may occur. However, form groups such as WECARE redevelopment. Street. the DWC Board of Directors has (Westfielders Concerned About Re- Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader In May of 2003, the Westfield Town The project was originally proposed said it will not pay an additional sponsible Development) and Citizens VOICING OPINIONS...Nelson Place resident Sharon Stockwell, a member of Council chose to partner with HKT for both Prospect and Elm Streets and assessment and that it believes the for Responsible Development (CRD) WECARE (Westfielders Concerned About Responsible Development), has been Nassau, led by Robert Powell, to build South Avenue, but in June 2004 the financial model to be adequate with- to oppose the garage and raise con- speaking at council meetings to voice her opinions and concerns associated with a parking garage with attached retail South Avenue project was shelved, out the DWC contribution. the construction of the 490 space parking garage and associated development and a public non-binding referendum Three hundred thousand dollars that cerns regarding traffic and costs. proposed for Prospect and Elm Streets. In the foreground, Fourth Ward Coun- and residential development. On both sides of the issue, resi- cilman Lawrence Goldman, left, listens while Third Ward Councilman Andrew Use of the redevelopment law al- was announced for the Prospect/Elm has been set aside over the years in CONTINUED ON PAGE R8 Skibitsky jots down notes. lows the town to bypass all zoning project. Because the town council is the parking improvement fund is cur- laws and create an outline of require- operating as the Redevelopment rently being used in the model to Agency and using the New Jersey offset the deck costs. However, it is Redevelopment Law, it cannot hold a more likely that the $300,000 will be binding referendum. used as part of the $500,000 the town The town is proposing to spend will have to make as a down payment approximately $10 million to con- on the bond. struct a 490-space parking garage. Three thousand square feet of re- The money will come from a General tail space is proposed for Elm Street, Obligation (GO) bond, and will be and 19 for-sale condominiums will repaid through parking revenue and be built on Prospect Street and above Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) the retail on Elm Street. The develop- by the developer. ment will be paid for entirely by HKT Because the town is using a GO Nassau. Under the redevelopment law, bond, the town cannot guarantee the land will not fall under regular tax payment through revenue, and must assessable property. Instead, PILOT guarantee payment by taxes. If payments will be made, with 95 per- there were a shortfall in the rev- cent going to the town and 5 percent enue, the town would have to use to Union County. Under the current taxing power to pay the debt. The financial model, all of the money proposed bond is for a period of 25 being obtained through the PILOT years with a 5.5 percent annual CONTINUED ON PAGE R8 Editor’s note: The Westfield Leader has assembled this special eight-page section in order to give the voters the facts on the proposed parking garage-redevelopment project at Prospect and Elm Streets. On the cover page, the exact wording of the referendum, as well as the financial projections for 10 years, as provided by the Town of Westfield and Desmon Associates, are provided. The artist renderings of the redevelopment were provided by the Town of Westfield. A full break-down on the financials from Desmon Associates is provided on Page R2. Information from the environmental report from PMK Environ- mental is provided on Page R7. Traffic study information from both Edwards & Kelcey and Keller & Kirkpatrick is on Page R6. The best of The Westfield Leader parking cartoons and letters to the editor are on Page R4. 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The full Power Point presentation from Desmon Associates, which was given to the Westfield Town Council by Tim Tracy on September 14, 2004 is available at www.westfieldredevelopmentproject.com

Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader QUESTIONS...Above, a resident stands up to ask questions during the public meetings last summer while Developer Robert Powell was on hand. At another meeting, left, residents waited patiently in line for their turn to address the mayor and council on the parking garage and redevelopment issues.

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This Tuesday, Westfield residents will cast an important vote that will determine the direction of our community for years to come. That proposal is for the town to build a $10 million parking garage/retail/residential complex between Prospect and Elm Streets. This garage will cost the town $24,500,000 including principal, interest and maintenance over 25 years. The net gain is only 244 parking spaces not the 490 gross spaces in the referendum wording. The development rights are to be sold to a Mercer County developer for below-market value in a non-competitive bid procedure.

The Downtown Westfield Corporation has refused to commit to contribute 5% or $50,040 per year to this project and will not commit to guaranteeing the sale of 105 annual parking permits for downtown employees.

A large number of concerned community members, including both current and former council members, a former Board of Education member, Planning Board members, Republicans, Democrats and Independents and members of the mayor’s own blue ribbon committee on parking AGREE THAT THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING METHODS ARE NOT THE RIGHT THING FOR WESTFIELD.

TOP TEN REASONS TO VOTE NO! PARKING DECK

1. INCREASED PROPERTY TAXES LIKELIHOOD The two financial industry professionals on the Town Council’s Finance committee, Sal Caruana and Pete Echausse, have voted NO on the financial plan, stating that it is “financially flawed.” Many of Westfield’s business and financial professionals have agreed that the revenue streams are overly optimistic and will fall short of producing the needed funds. The plan includes revenue that has not been committed to and excludes expenses that are inevitable, such as environmental clean-up. The garage only generates 45% of the revenue needed to be self-sufficient. The balance will come from increased meter fees and parking permit fees. While this is not a direct tax on Westfielders, the vast majority of this revenue will be coming from the citizens of Westfield. Any and all shortfall will be made up by the taxpayers of Westfield through increased property taxes! As the referendum states, “If necessary, the levy of ‘ad valorum’ taxes upon all taxable property in the Town of Westfield.” 2. 75 CENTS AN HOUR PARKING METERS AND INCREASED PERMIT PARKING FEES All on-street parking meters will increase to 75 cents/hr. from 50 cents/hr. including the 74 long-term meters costing 25 cents/hr. 217 long term meters in the parking lots will increase to 50 cents/hr from 25 cents/hr. All permit parking will increase to $780/year from $702/year. In the financial plan, all these fees are scheduled to increase 10% EVERY 3 years. 3. INCREASED TRAFFIC AND STRESS ON ADJOINING STREETS The town’s traffic consultant, Edwards and Kelcey, indicated that Prospect Street is one of the worst rated streets in town. On a scale of A to F, the intersection of Prospect and Broad is rated an “F”. The intersection of Prospect and Dudley is currently rated an “E” and will tumble to an “F” if the garage were to be built. Prospect would have 7 “F” points out of a possible 16. The other areas considered for a garage have a total of 5 “F’s” out of a possible 151. The town has chosen to build the garage in the WORST possible location. Streets and intersections in a condition this poor should be immediately considered for traffic improvements and not placed in a situation that will make them dramatically worse. 4. DRAMATICALLY REDUCED SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AND ALL CITIZENS Within one and one half blocks of the affected area there are 1,920 pre-middle and elementary school children attending public and private schools. Over the past 22 months there have been 16 accidents on Cowperthwaite Street and Prospect Street and 43 accidents on Dudley. Included in these totals are 10 injury accidents. Increased traffic from the garage would further endanger our children. 5. RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL UNITS EXEMPT FROM SCHOOL TAXES The proposed retail and the 19 proposed residential units do not pay any taxes to support the Westfield school system for the 25 years of this financial plan. Under the Redevelopment law, developers do not pay taxes per se. Developers make “Payments in lieu of Taxes”(PILOT) meaning that these revenues can be channeled back into the project as a revenue stream. A school impact study, paid for by the developer, projected a minimum of 1 to 2 children would be living in these residential units. We believe there would be more. The excellence of Westfield’s school system would be a great draw to these units for people with school age children. The cost of supporting each student in our schools is in excess of $11,000 a year. 6. EROSION OF QUALITY OF LIFE This proposed garage/retail/residential complex affects the 233 residences in the immediate area. It will bring greater traffic onto the side streets, reduce the already poor pedestrian safety and increase the density levels in this historic neighborhood. The garage would be three stories and the residential units on Prospect Street would be four stories. 7. SALE OF TOWN PROPERTY AT BELOW-MARKET RATES Westfield’s Town Council recently agreed to stop the sale of the town’s assets to offset expenses in the general fund. Yet the town will be selling this prime section of downtown real estate for $2,200,000, a sum that has not been open to competitive bidding. At least one local developer has publicly stated he would pay more. The 39 parking spaces that are allocated to the developer’s condos and retail are paid for by the taxpayers of Westfield. This sum is in excess of $1,500,000. 8. EMPLOYEE PARKING SUBSIDIZED BY TAXPAYER MONEY The majority of spaces in this garage is reserved for employee parking. One only has to look at the 75, or more, empty spaces that occur daily at the employee lot at North and Central Avenues to question whether employees would fill the garage, especially at increased permit fees. Even if the employees were to fill the garage, another 55% of the revenue to fill the garage will come from diverting all surplus parking revenue into payments for the garage. This is a back-door tax increase on the citizens of Westfield since these revenues currently go into the general fund to offset expenses. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND CONCERNS Westfield’s environmental consultant determined that there are gasoline tanks, more than 30 years old, buried beneath the garage site. These must be removed and the soil that is contaminated with Lead and Xylene, among other contaminants, must also be removed until the area is approved by the EPA. This removal will cost at least $100,000 and could easily be much higher. This expenditure is not in the financial plan nor is the loss of revenue due to the time that these two parking lots will be unavailable for parking. 10. ALTERNATIVE PARKING SOLUTIONS IGNORED The town never implemented the numerous alternative parking solutions proposed over 4 years ago. The town’s parking consultant stated that the number one parking availability problem is that employees park in metered spots and then illegally feed the meters during the day, “taking short term and convenient parking from shoppers.” The “no meter feeding” ordinance is in place to prevent this activity. However, the town has not chosen enforcement as its priority due to “lack of manpower.” The commuter parking situation has also been exacerbated by the fact that the town allowed the number of permits for the South Avenue train station lot to erode from 680 in 2000 to 600 this year. The town, after great public outcry, has reluctantly just recently sold 80 additional permits. The permit waiting lists are still unreliable. ALTERNATIVE PARKING PLANS There are always at least 200 permit parking spots, long-term parking meters and free parking spaces unused daily. We must remember that the garage will add only 244 additional spots for a total cost of $24,500,000. We can manage the town’s parking inventory in a much more efficient manner before deciding if the lack of parking is so great that it would require the building of a $10,000,000 garage. WE CARE has submitted detailed plans to improve parking. Below are three steps that can be taken immediately at very little cost to the citizens of Westfield.

The town could sell 140 commuter and employee parking permits immediately. The town has just sold 80 additional permits for the South Avenue train station lot and reduced the permit wait time to 2.5 years. The town can now sell 30 more for this lot, 20 more for the Watterson lot and 90 more employee/commuter permits for the North and Central Avenue lot. This would be an immediate total of 140 permits. At the completion of the traffic circle construction, 40 additional permits can be sold for the Watterson lot.

There are 205 long-term meters on the north side of town that can be made more user-friendly for employees by making their hours of operation from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. time frames. This will enable an employee to pay for a day’s parking without having to return during the day for additional payments.

The town must enforce the “no meter feeding” ordinance, making the employees park in the long-term spaces and the free parking areas. This would open approximately 150 parking spots for shoppers. PHOTOS TAKEN AT PEAK PARKING TIMES DURING THE WEEK

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April 15, 2004 January 4, 2000 Resident Says Elm Street Parking Mayor and Council Parking Fee Raise – Westfielders Call for Mayoral Recall Praised for Parking Plan is Déjà Vu All Over Again You Gotta Be Kidding In Order to Stop Deck Construction Four years ago, the council planned to meters around the Elm Street field or turn Let me see if I understand the re- Deck Referendum build a single parking structure on Elm these spaces into permit spaces. Surely, marks of Alan DeRose, Chairman of I want to commend and thank the mayor The mayor and town council are mov- ditures of $1,014,435; this total is since Street. After months of objections from this location is within walking distance the DWC: on street parking would be and council for listening to citizens’ concerns ing ahead with the plan to build two of the September and they aren’t done yet. residents of the town, the citizens’ park- from most of downtown, and shoppers raised from 50 to 75 cents per meter and taking the important step of calling for a largest structures this town has ever seen, -The parking equipment is also costly: ing advisory committee was formed and don’t use these spaces anyhow. per hour. public referendum on the Prospect/Elm re- namely, the parking garages. Despite con- Parking would be paid for by a Smart recommended three smaller structures. Westfield doesn’t need “redevelopment;” If I were to go downtown for a development project. This was the right de- tinued protests from the townspeople, Card system. The cards, at values up to The council decided to build only two it doesn’t need large parking structures on haircut, a cup of coffee at Vicki’s or cision and they deserve a lot of credit for they refuse to acknowledge their posi- $50, would, at first, only be purchased at structures. Last Tuesday night, it was any side of town; it just needs to manage its Panera’s, and some shopping, my park- initiating this process that will finally ascer- tions as representatives of the citizens of the Princeton Borough Hall. The Bor- announced that we are now back to one resources better and perhaps add a moder- ing fee could easily be $2.25. $2.25 for tain the will of their constituents. this town. They go so far as to hold closed ough Administrator is “trying to avoid a structure on Elm. As the saying goes, it’s ate amount of additional parking. the privilege of patronizing the mer- Hopefully, this process will settle the mat- door sessions before the public portions lot of cash at the garage.” This was later déjà vu all over again. chants of Westfield, the town in which ter once and for all, and one way or another, of town meetings in an apparent attempt changed to allow machines in the garage, Cathy Salomon A parking structure near the busiest Westfield I live, the town in which I pay taxes. we can move on. I’m sure that people on both to discourage people from remaining. but the Administrator added, “The initial intersection in town was a terrible idea You gotta be kidding. sides of the issue will be happy to have some Every action by the mayor and the mem- cost of (the machines) is staggering.” then and it’s a worse one now. The resi- James Clarkin closure to this very long process. bers of the town council twists the mean- - The construction itself has been a dents of the town still don’t want it. The WF Council Thanked Westfield ing of the redevelopment act. logistical nightmare: The Princeton ga- same traffic, safety and environmental Cory Mermer To highlight the path the mayor and the rage was assembled from 439 pre-cast For Parking Efforts Westfield concerns still exist. If anything, traffic town council are forcing upon us, let’s pieces. This required between 400 and and safety are more of a problem than a I would like to commend the Town look at a similar fiasco in the Borough of 420 individual trips to the site. A 280-foot few years ago. Council of Westfield for their thoughtful Princeton. This locale is nearing comple- crane has also been kept on site for a A few weeks ago, it became obvious handling of the parking garage issue. I tion of a structured parking facility. The considerable period of time due to weather that waiting list for commuter parking have watched this issue from personal 500-car garage is scheduled to open in delays. was much less than it had been advertised parking experience over 18 years, from April, despite a long fight in the form of - Esthetics comes last: The foundations to be. Although it may or may not have recent articles in the in The Leader, from a suit brought by Concerned Citizens of for the two residential and retail buildings been validated recently, the fact that 40 reports of the town council meetings and Princeton. This story was news not just of which were to screen the garage are just out of 65 people turned down spaces from attendance at the meetings. Parking local importance, but it was also carried now being poured. offered them indicates the list isn’t very is a problem in Westfield! Our town coun- by The New York Times. Initially, we face construction night- accurate. I don’t have confidence that the cil has thoughtfully listened to every out- The Westfield Town Council has pro- mares and cost overruns. Ultimately we town has a good assessment of what the spoken citizen and to the developers and posed to use the same developer, Nassau face unstoppable traffic and congestion. true demand is for downtown employee their economic considerations. They have HKT Associates, as Princeton. The fol- With over 1,000 parking spaces, Westfield parking either. Before Westfield consid- also heard the-middle-of-the-road voices lowing information was gleaned from the is destined to become a mini-transit hub. ers building a downtown employee park- in every camp. I have been impressed that websites of The Princeton Packet and Once the process starts in our beautiful ing garage, an accurate, current, verified the council has been careful to do specific Town Topics: town, it will not stop and the results will list of people or businesses willing to pay studies of the effected groups. They have - Costs of a structured parking facility be something we and our children will all for a space must be compiled, with a sincerely and aggressively researched who are high: Princeton is spending $13.7 have to live with. Do the citizens of deposit required to ensure commitment. parks, who walks, who drives and who million for a 500-space garage (we are in Westfield want a permanent symbol of Mr. Caruana said at the council meet- resides in this very personal town. I have the stratospheric range at $40 million). our public officials’ shortsightedness? ing that the net gain in parking spaces that every confidence that in the midst of the -Projected costs for a project such as We cannot stop the development with will result from the proposed Elm Street fervor and possibly fueled by the fervor, this are rarely, if ever, within budget: petitions merely stating we don’t approve structure is not worth the money it will that our wise and chosen council will Princeton’s project has gone from an ini- of the project – this has been tried and cost and that we should be able to add that make a decision that will be outstanding tial change order of $297,788 to a current failed. Recently, there have been letters to many spaces in some other way. This is for the future of the town of Westfield. I figure for total additional capital expen- the editor calling for the recall of our what the town should strive to accom- thank them for listening very patiently to elected officials, specifically the mayor. plish. Add a moderate amount of parking our debate and hope that they make a April 03, 2004 Overtime Parking Fine The time has come to start the process. To for downtown employees, reasonably balanced and educated decision. They get the job done, we need to stop talking accessible to where they work. For a start, have my support. Is Priceless Says and move to action. The information to encourage downtown employees to use Trudy Burke, DDS create a petition (and any ordinary citizen the almost always empty eight-hour Scotch Plains Shopper has the right to do this) is available at The Westfield One gorgeous dress at Chico’s: $88. Westfield Leader website One pair black Italian shoes from Sole´: (www.goleader.com/laws/charter.htm). $150; nine pairs of socks from Leader Article 6 of the Town Charter is very Store: $45; one pair running shoes from specific about the petition(s) and all crite- Leader Store: $75; lunch for two at Elm ria must be met or they are invalid. Create Street: $28. Total: $386. the petitions according to the Town Char- Distaste from $20 parking fine at two ter to recall the mayor. Time is running out; hour meter: Priceless. we need signatures from no less than 25 Consideration should be given to percent of registered voters in order for the lengthening the amount of time available petition to be filed with the Town Clerk. on a meter. It was a beautiful day. Shoppers want Jeffrey Messing and to and should be encouraged to stroll the Grace Braverman streets and shop without being paranoid Westfield about whether or not there is enough time Editor’s note: All the letters on on the meter. Since when did shopping become a marathon sport? Why is this page were published in 2004. Westfield so eager to have shoppers leave Letters on the parking garage the parking lot? from November 1, 2003 to Octo- Jean Badalamenti ber 14, 2004: For - 7; Against - 35; Scotch Plains Questions/Ideas - 15. Total: 57 Town Super Checking! September 9, 2004 You Will Notice the Difference … Donate Your Car

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North Avenue and Central Avenue AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak The delays on the westbound and northbound approaches are projected to be Intersection Approach Movement V/C V/C Intersection Approach Movement V/C V/C Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS slightly longer during the evening peak hour. The overall intersection delay is Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio comparable to the No Build Conditions delay. EB LTR 0.14 13.6 B 0.03 10.3 B EB LTR 0.10 11.2 B 0.03 10.4 B Prospect Street & WB LTR 0.00 16.9 C 0.02 14.1 B Prospect Street & WB LTR 0.00 9.7 A 0.02 14.4 B North Avenue and East Broad Street Stanmore Place NB LTR 0.05 8.1 A 0.02 7.7 A Stanmore Place NB LTR 0.05 7.5 A 0.02 7.7 A The eastbound left and westbound left turn movements are projected to continue SB LTR 0.00 7.8 A 0.00 7.9 A SB LTR 0.00 7.8 A 0.00 7.9 A WB LR 0.63 21.4 C 0.29 10.7 B WB LR 0.64 21.8 C 0.30 10.9 B operating at capacity and at LOS “F”. The overall intersection delay and level of Prospect Street & Prospect Street & NB TR ------NB TR ------service is similar to the No Build Conditions. Newton Place Newton Place SB LT 0.18 8.2 A 0.09 7.7 A SB LT 0.18 8.2 A 0.10 7.8 A EB LTR 0.02 8.0 A 0.02 8.9 A EB LTR 0.02 8.0 A 0.02 8.9 A Prospect Street and West Dudley Avenue Prospect Street & Prospect Street & WB LTR 0.08 9.4 A 0.06 8.0 A WB LTR 0.08 9.5 A 0.06 8.0 A The stop controlled southbound approaches are projected to continue operating at West Dudley West Dudley NB LTR 0.64 44.7 E 0.50 34.6 D NB LTR 0.69 50.8 F 0.62 44.2 E or near capacity during the peak hours due to the high volume of traffic on West Avenue Avenue SB LTR 1.00 109.8 F 0.53 43.6 E SB LTR 1.08 136.0 F 0.60 52.4 F Dudley Avenue. Delays on these approaches will not be significantly impacted. EB LTR 0.84 37.5 E 0.21 12.6 B EB LTR 0.90 45.4 E 0.23 13.0 B Prospect Street & Prospect Street & WB LTR 0.38 16.7 C 0.23 13.5 B WB LTR 0.40 17.7 C 0.29 14.7 B Cowperthwaite Cowperthwaite Prospect Street and East Broad Street NB LTR 0.01 7.6 A 0.01 7.5 A NB LTR 0.01 7.6 A 0.01 7.6 A Place Place The northbound and southbound approaches are projected to continue operate at SB LTR 0.02 7.5 A 0.01 7.6 A SB LTR 0.02 7.5 A 0.01 7.6 A LOS “F” during morning and evening peak hours. The southbound approach is Prospect Street & WB LR 0.03 10.2 B 0.12 10.4 B Prospect Street & WB LR 0.03 10.2 B 0.13 10.7 B projected to continue operating at capacity. Trader Joe’s Exit NB T ------Trader Joe’s Exit NB T ------Keller & Kirkpatrick Garage Trip Generation Drive SB T ------Drive SB T ------Prospect Street & EB LTR 0.01 15.1 C 0.00 11.2 B Prospect Street & EB LTR 0.01 15.4 C 0.00 11.5 B Ferris Place/Trader NB LTR 0.06 7.7 A 0.03 7.5 A Ferris Place/Trader NB LTR 0.06 7.8 A 0.03 7.6 A Morning Evening Saturday Joe’s Entrance Drive SB LTR 0.01 7.6 A 0.01 7.6 A Joe’s Entrance Drive SB LTR 0.01 7.6 A 0.01 7.7 A In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Prospect Street & WB LR 0.02 10.2 B 0.03 10.0 B Prospect Street & WB LR 0.02 10.5 B 0.12 11.1 B Residential 3 12 15 12 6 18 12 10 22 Municipal Parking NB TR ------Municipal Garage NB TR ------Retail 7 5 12 18 20 38 38 34 72 Lot North Driveway SB LT 0.01 7.7 A 0.01 7.7 A Driveway SB LT 0.02 7.9 A 0.02 7.8 A Commuter/Employee 111 66 177 124 160 284 000 Prospect Street & WB LR 0.01 10.3 B 0.05 10.7 B EB LT 0.14 9.0 A 0.16 10.0 A Total 121 83 204 154 186 340 50 44 94 Municipal Parking NB TR ------WB TR ------Prospect Street & less: Existing Commuters 54 29 83 58 75 133 000 Lot South Driveway SB LT 0.00 7.7 A 0.01 7.7 A NB L 0.13 92.5 F 0.35 175.0 F Broad Street less: Passby 2 2 4 6612 9918 EB LT 0.13 8.9 A 0.15 9.9 A NB TR 0.46 65.3 F 0.40 39.6 E Total New 65 52 117 90 105 195 41 35 76 WB TR ------SB LR 0.70 74.5 F 1.05 144.7 F Prospect Street & less: Already in downtown 14 9 23 17 21 38 000 NB L 0.11 79.8 F 0.32 155.1 F Broad Street Elm Street & EB LR 0.74 28.0 D 0.27 12.1 B Total 51 43 94 73 84 157 41 35 76 NB TR 0.38 50.8 F 0.35 34.6 D Cowperthwaite NB LT 0.08 8.5 A 0.09 7.9 A

Keller and Kirkpatrick Comments SB LR 0.58 52.7 F 0.92 109.5 F Place SB TR Ratio- - - Ratio- - - Elm Street & EB LR 0.70 25.0 D 0.27 12.1 B WB LR 0.22 15.3 C 0.17 14.5 B Elm Street & Cowperthwaite NB LT 0.08 8.4 A 0.08 8.0 A NB TR ------Walnut Street We concur with the trip distribution assumptions used by the E&K report for Place SB TR Ratio- - - Ratio- - - SB LT 0.11 8.2 A 0.06 8.4 A the most part. We do believe that there was a mathematical error with respect WB LR 0.21 14.8 B 0.15 13.7 B Elm Street & Elm Street & Trader EB LR 0.11 13.9 B 0.20 16.9 C NB TR ------to traffic assignment to the intersection of Elm Street and Dudley Avenue. Walnut Street Joe’s Driveway/ WB LTR 0.01 14.3 B 0.01 22.1 C We also believe that a significant portion of the Prospect Street garage traffic SB LT 0.11 8.2 A 0.06 8.2 A World Bank NB LT 0.02 8.4 A 0.06 8.6 A Elm Street & Trader EB LR 0.10 13.3 B 0.20 16.6 C Driveway SB TR ------will turn to/from Dudley, and continue on to Mountain Avenue or North Joe’s Driveway/ WB LTR 0.01 13.7 B 0.01 20.7 C Avenue. However, we do not believe that this will significantly impact Elm Street & EB LTR 0.07 15.0 B 0.45 21.4 C World Bank NB LT 0.02 8.3 A 0.06 8.7 A Municipal Garage/ WB LTR 0.11 16.0 C 0.32 17.4 C conclusions, since the intersection of Elm Street and Dudley Avenue operates Driveway SB TR ------Bank – Texaco NB LTR 0.06 8.7 A 0.02 8.3 A at good levels of service. Elm Street & Driveway SB LTR 0.03 8.1 A 0.02 8.1 A Municipal Parking WB LTR 0.11 16.1 C 0.33 18.3 C North Avenue & EB LT 0.02 8.8 A 0.02 9.9 A The traffic study is available at www.westfieldredevelopmentproject.com Lot Entrance/ NB LTR 0.02 8.5 A 0.02 8.3 A Prospect Street WB TR Ratio- - - Ratio- - - Bank – Texaco SB LTR 0.03 8.2 A 0.02 8.1 A from Edwards & Kelcey in its entirety. The peer revue study done by Keller EB LT 1.04 56.6 E 0.49 12.3 B Driveway EB LR 0.69 45.0 E 0.37 27.0 D & Kirkpatrick is also available on the website. The peer review was done EB R 0.20 9.2 A 0.14 8.7 A Elm Street & EB LR 0.05 14.0 B 0.14 15.5 C Elm Street after residents and council members questioned the ability of Edwards & WB LT 0.84 30.1 C 0.83 22.8 C Municipal Parking NB T ------& Kelcey to be unbiased because they were hired by the developer. The WB R 0.13 8.6 A 0.19 9.1 A Lot Exit SB T ------East Dudley findings were presented by both firms at a special public meeting on March NB LTR 0.25 9.2 A 0.30 9.6 A North Avenue & EB LT 0.02 8.8 A 0.02 9.8 A Avenue SB LTR 0.21 8.9 A 0.15 8.6 A 31. Prospect Street WB TR ------Ratio Ratio Intersection 32.3 C 14.6 B EB LR 0.67 41.5 E 0.36 26.2 D EB LT 1.02 52.0 D 0.48 12.0 B EB L 0.23 8.8 A 0.35 11.1 B EB R 0.21 9.3 A 0.14 8.7 A EB TR 0.69 14.6 B 0.59 12.4 B Elm Street WB LT 0.82 28.5 C 0.81 21.7 C WB L 0.11 7.7 A 0.14 7.9 A & WB R 0.13 8.6 A 0.18 9.1 A Elm Street WB TR 0.51 11.0 B 0.62 12.9 B NEIL SULLIVAN East Dudley Avenue NB LTR 0.24 9.2 A 0.29 9.5 A & NB LTR 0.30 19.0 B 0.45 21.1 C President, Westfield Mortgage SB LTR 0.22 8.9 A 0.15 8.6 A East Broad Street SB LTR - - - 0.81 32.3 C Intersection 30.0 C 14.2 B SB DefL 0.62 29.5 C - - - Free credit evaluation and approvals EB L 0.22 8.6 A 0.38 11.9 B SB TR 0.50 23.0 C - - - Guaranteed closing costs EB TR 0.65 13.6 B 0.61 12.8 B Intersection 16.5 B 18.7 B New home purchases WB L 0.10 7.6 A 0.15 8.1 A EB LTR 1.02 69.9 E 0.97 57.4 E Elm Street WB TR 0.52 11.1 B 0.65 13.6 B WB LTR 0.99 53.1 D - - - Construction loans North Avenue/ & NB LTR 0.36 19.7 B 0.39 20.1 C WB DefL - - - 0.98 72.9 E Refinances Route 28 East Broad Street SB LTR - - - 0.72 27.5 C WB TR - - - 1.38 203.0 F SB DefL 0.69 33.9 C - - - & NB LTR 1.02 49.7 D 0.98 41.9 D SB TR 0.52 23.3 C - - - Central Avenue SB LTR 0.71 25.9 C 0.93 42.7 D Intersection 16.9 B 17.4 B Intersection 49.8 D 85.5 F EB LTR 1.00 65.8 E 1.00 63.3 E EB L 0.66 32.3 C 0.99 95.0 F WB LTR 0.97 48.2 D - - - WESTFIELD MORTGAGE North Avenue/ EB T 0.87 38.8 D 0.69 27.3 C WB DefL - - - 0.96 67.5 E 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 Route 28 WB DefL 0.86 60.5 E 1.02 85.8 F WB TR - - - 1.36 194.5 F North Ave – & WB TR 0.64 20.3 C 0.84 28.7 C www.westfieldmortgage.com NB LTR 1.00 44.7 D 0.91 30.7 C Route 28 Central Avenue NB L 0.84 46.3 D 0.76 47.2 D Equal housing lender. Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance. SB LTR 0.66 24.4 C 0.85 33.1 C & NB T 0.87 31.8 C 0.75 23.9 C Intersection 45.9 D 79.8 E East Broad Street NB R 0.27 14.5 B 0.24 14.2 B EB L 0.74 39.4 D 0.99 92.2 F SB LTR 0.57 22.6 C 0.81 29.2 C EB T 0.85 37.0 D 0.70 27.9 C Intersection Ratio 31.2 C Ratio 35.6 D WB L 0.85 58.1 E 1.00 81.6 F North Avenue/ WB TR 0.65 20.5 C 0.82 27.8 C EB LTR 0.58 13.7 B 0.51 12.8 B Route 28 NB L 0.84 45.4 D 0.67 37.5 D North Avenue – WB LTR 0.51 12.4 B 0.69 15.4 B & NB T 0.84 29.1 C 0.73 23.2 C Route 28 NB LT 0.07 17.9 B 0.26 20.2 C Do You Have To East Broad Street NB R 0.26 14.4 B 0.23 14.1 B & NB R 0.01 17.3 B 0.04 17.5 B SB LTR 0.54 22.0 C 0.78 27.8 C Elm Street SB LTR 0.57 26.7 C 0.84 43.0 D Go To Court? Intersection 30.4 C 34.3 C Intersection 14.9 B 19.2 B EB DefL 1.04 106.0 F 0.98 83.8 F JON M. BRAMNICK Mark B. Boyd Certified Civil Trial Attorney Philip P. Graye, Jr. Personal Injury Law D.D.S NJ spec. 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908-490-0808 The Westfield Leader www.k9resorts.com The Times of Scotch Plains - 43 South Avenue, Fanwood NJ 07023 Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 28, 2004 Page R-7 Enviro.Enviro. SpecialSpecial ParkingParking DeckDeck ReferendumReferendum SectionSection StudyStudy

This sample was taken at a 4.5 to 5 foot depth in the northern portion of the Previously the site of a gas station, there are at least four suspected parking lot. tanks under the surface near the exit of the Elm Street parking lot. When ground samples were taken by PMK on December 2, 2003, Contaminant Concentration NJDEP SCC (mg/kg) (mg/kg) concentrations of chemicals were found. According to PMK, underground storage tank removal is recom- Benzo(a)anthracene 4.61 0.9 mended for the four suspected tanks. The soil contaminants identified Benzo(a)pyrene 4.57 0.66 in the area of the tanks can be removed by being excavated and disposed of. However, it should be noted that the sampling represents Benzo(b)flouranthene 6.47 0.9 a limited investigation, and as such, PMK has not investigated or Benzo(k)flouranthene 2.49 0.9 delineated the entire location. The soil sample results cannot accu- rately determine if a discharge has previously occurred, or if the testing Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 0.705 0.66 failed. Therefore, there is a potential for additional soil and ground water contamination. Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 3.32 0.9 There no current plans to perform the remediation that is needed on At a depth of 9.5 to 10 feet 99.6 mg/ Lead was found near the sidewalk the site regardless of whether the project moves forward. kg of Xylene was found near the along Elm Street in a concentration The PMK Study was given to the town on February 5, 2004. Though location of the suspected tanks. The of 522 ug/L. The NJDEP standard is it is not available on-line, the extensive report is available from the NJDEP standard is 67 mg/kg. 10 ug/L. Town of Westfield.

Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader WHAT LIES BENEATH...The drawing pictured above was provided by HKT Nassau during a public meeting. The drawing shows the 12-foot sewer main that runs underneath the property.

Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader ON THE DAIS...Second Ward Councilman Rafael Betancourt, right, speaks to residents on the parking deck and development at a council meeting last year. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mayor Gregory McDermott, First Ward Coun- cilman Sal Caruana and Councilman Betancourt .

Become a subscriber www.goleader.com We want to hear from you [email protected] (908) 232-4407 fax (908) 232-0473 The Westfield Leader Photo Courtesy Snapshots of Westfield UNUSUAL PARKING...On an ordinary Saturday morning on East Broad Street is available online at in downtown Westfield, passersby gawked at the unusual parking situation pictured above. www.goleader.com New Jersey The ittle Opera Company &Workshop LOf New Jersey for theArts

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Previously, the Downtown tions how the board of education will CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield Corporation (DWC) has be paid if school children move into will go to pay off the debt of the formed. A cost and time estimate said it has a list of over 300 business the development. parking garage. None of the money on that project has yet to be deter- people who would buy permits if they Mrs. Stockwell has been voicing will go to the school district. mined, but the New Jersey Depart- were available. However, less than 80 her traffic and safety concerns. The In November of 2003, it was dis- ment of Environmental Protection business people are currently on the traffic study done by Edwards & cussed at a town council-board of has been notified. official town waiting lists. Kelcey and then reviewed by Keller education liaison meeting that the Also underneath the parking lots Questions remain on how much it & Kirkpatrick showed that Prospect town would pay the board of edu- is a 12-foot sewer main, which runs will cost and how long it will take to and East Broad Street is an F rated cation should a child move into the by gravity, that will have to be perform the environmental intersection, the lowest possible rat- development, but no formal agree- moved. remediation required in the Elm Street ing, based on traffic delays. The inter- ment was made. Of the 490 spaces in the parking parking lot, which was once the site section of Prospect and Dudley Av- Mr. Powell provided a school im- deck, 207 of them already exist in of a gas station. enue, where a pedestrian was recently pact study to the town in November the current surface lots. Eighty- While residents continue to voice hit by a car, drops from D and E of last year. However, the study was nine of the current permit holders concern over the traffic that the ga- ratings to E and F ratings with the done solely on luxury for-rent apart- in Lot 9 off of North Avenue will rage and development will bring to construction of the parking garage. ments, and not on for-sale condo- be moved to the garage, creating the area, the council has yet to reveal Opinion pieces from all eight mem- miniums. According to the study, space for commuter permit hold- a traffic improvement plan. bers of the Westfield Town Council which was prepared by Richard B. ers. The two First Ward Councilmen, and Mayor Gregory McDermott can Reading Associates, as of 2000, The town estimates that it will be Peter Echausse and Sal Caruana, are be found on Page 2 of the first section there were 0.55 school children per able to issue 130 new commuter both opposed to the Prospect/Elm of the paper. Westfield household. The calcula- permits in Lot 9. The 85 permit Street location. Councilman Echausse tion that was used by Reading for holders currently using the Elm has previously suggested that a park- the rental units was 0.059 children Street lot will be put into the ga- ing garage would be better suited to per unit. If the Reading report per- rage, as well as 75 new downtown the corner of North and Central Av- centage is correct, the condos will employee permit holders. enues. yield at least one school age child. There also will be 148 metered Councilman Caruana has raised If the regular equation for school spaces in the garage. Nineteen concerns with the current financial children per household is used, as spaces will be set aside for the model. He suggests that the council many as 10 children could be added residential development. Each review it again and look at a shorter- to the Westfield school system. El- space in the garage will cost term bond. A 25-year bond is cur- ementary school children in the de- $18,000 to construct. rently proposed, but Councilman velopment would attend Franklin Permit prices for both commut- Caruana has stated that the town could School, and intermediate school- ers and employees will be raised to save money in interest payments by aged children would attend $858 a year, and on-street meters using a 15- or 10-year bond. How- Roosevelt. will go from 50 cents an hour to 75 ever, this would increase the cost of The PMK Group of Cranford per- cents an hour. Parking rates will debt service every year. formed an environmental study at further increase at a rate of 10 per- Among the most vocal residents the end of last year. Soil samples cent every third year. The increase opposing the project have been north were taken from the Elm Street in fees will be used to pay off the side residents Allen Solomon, Jim parking lot that proved to be con- garage debt, along with any other Baker, Sharon Stockwell, John Devitt taminated. Regardless of whether parking funds the town collects and Cathy Salomon, and south side Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader the town proceeds with the devel- over and above $1.2 million that residents Nick Karter, Ken Sumner CALL IT OUT..During the summer of 2003, Sean Davis of the engineering firm opment or not, environmental remains in the town’s operating and Cory Mermer. Residents and busi- Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader Morris Ritchie and Associates conducted the public meetings where residents remediation will need to be per- budget. ness owners who have spoken out in AT THE MIC...Business owner Rich- were able to ask questions and list concerns with the parking garage and ard Fromkin spoke out in favor of the redevelopment project. favor of the development include Joe garage and redevelopment. Spector, Roberto Oliveres, Debby Burslem, Jubb Corbett and Richard Fromkin. TREE TIPS: Deck proponents, who have been less publicly vocal than opponents of Garden Graffiti the project, say that not only is park- ing needed, but development will also By: Martin Schmiede, President benefit the town in the long run. Schmiede Tree Expert Company A flyer was distributed through The Suburban News that spoke in favor of the deck, and highlighted parking Imagine a young couple and no people have rights to scar usually the cause of these bullet- problems around town. strolling hand-in-hand through them for personal pleasure. hole markings on the trees. The Mr. Baker has spent nearly every the public park. They stop and Had the tree been in their bird, quite simply, just likes the day out counting empty parking rest under the shade of a spread- own garden, the lesson would be succulent cambium underneath spaces in permit lots and at long-term meters. But the need for parking in ing beech tree. A few words of different. Trees have been used the rough bark. The punctured town became a big question when it love are exchanged. The macho for centuries to commemorate holes appear frequently in was revealed that the commuter wait male carves a heart in the bark special events. If the lad had straight horizontal lines. As a list had not been verified. After it was, of a tree with a pocket knife. Is proposed, successfully, to the result of these bird-caused inju- approximately 40 percent of those the tree doomed by damage? lass by that tree, carving their ries, the trees’ sap oozes pro- who were actually offered permits declined them. We view tree graffiti with initials, its value could increase. fusely in early spring–time. (As Mr. Solomon has been at the meet- mixed emotions. Done exces- If could be listed as a sentimen- times have changed, park trees ings to hammer out the costs associ- Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader sively, it is certainly unsightly. If tal asset. are no longer disfigured by large THE ANSWER MAN...Developer Robert Powell of HKT Nassau answered ated with the parking deck. Like many residents questions about the parking deck and redevelopment construction at the knife gouges too deeply, the In case of natural damage or posters of most–wanted crimi- other taxpayers, he does not want to meetings last summer. layer of cambium beneath the destruction, a tree with docu- nals. See now the post office bark is harmed. This is the layer mented intrinsic value may have bulletin boards if interested.) of live wood containing the tree’s an insurance worth more than Through their natural beauty, vascular system, regenerating a that of a similar tree without God has written His name on
  
new layer each year. Cambium such tracings. So if any trees on every tree. So must we really add should not be imperiled substan- your property mark any special ours? Yes, we do have mixed tially. Most graffiti on thick- events, take photographs includ- emotions. barked shade trees, like the oaks, ing any relevant graffiti. Place do not go deeply enough to hurt the photos in a safety deposit the cambium beyond re-growth. box. Even though many years The initials and hearts do not may pass, your heartfelt mark- circle the trees sufficiently to ings may return even more impede circulation. blessings to you. This may read as condoning Occasionally apple trees, the couple in the park. Not so. poplar trees and even maple They will not kill the beech tree, trees look as if certain trunk areas SCHMIEDE TREE but they did carve a tree not be- have been used as air-gun prac- EXPERT CO., INC. longing to them. The park’s trees tice targets. The yellow sap- 908-233-TREE are public – we all own them – sucker (a small woodpecker) is PAID BULLETIN BOARD

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