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Bill Sheppfltd foi Th0 Westfield Leader B*n Corbin for The Westfield leader NO VI * K11 FOOl Jason ( arle »l L*u r*n S P»«* lex Tf>0 W ettfi+ld L»»d*r MIMK)\\ ASkIN ON l( I ...UistriildiTs look their in- skalis and lev hotko equipment to Mindoua'kin Pond in ( VI | TO |)l IV In I ehruan. fire departments from around I nkm (ounty ()utra\ichi\\ \nimnls gives Mountainside residents a close look at Westfield in Jsimuin. Pietiired, abate, lee liw ket platers wait for the missing puck. This was the lirst time the pond was respHMletl to a fire on Ki ten ale ( ourt in Scotch Plains. Flu* fire was started b> workmen his Burmese pvthon. opened for skating since 1984. in tin* apartment eom|4ev Pictured altose ar\‘ Westfield firemen venting tlu root. WF Chooses Redevelopment Agency; SP Begins SID Process; Board of Ed. Budgets Pass in All Towns in First Half of 2003
watch lot 2*' years ol service to the Saving that 2fM)3 "ssill lx* the most I he Scotch Plains council up vcar contract Details ol the jitney bus shuttle By KIMBI HI V V BKOADVVI I I . borough at Mountainside's monthly II 1/ \BI I H ( OK ID I I I \l IONS. difficult budget year lacing Scotch proved .i resolution authorizing the Westfield KciHiblk.m Chairman scrv ice were discussed at a I aiiwood PANS and FRED ROSSI Plains' m his 23 years on the job. signing ol an agreement with Jon Hrainmck won his hid lor the council meeting, including person meeting An ouluiance was passed banning lownship Manager Thomas Atkins Fanwood to formalize the operation Assemblv seal vacated bv loin Kean nel and advertising advertising on municipal vehicles in l.ditni s note I hr follow on. is .. ss .li ned the council that, in order to ot the long awaited shuttle bus set Ji Kavmond Mantra. Fanwood Di icetoi ot Public Works, celebrated I an wood rerap <>t the lop new of tin In si Imlf .isoid significant property tax in vice between the I an wood tram sta Ihe Scotch Pl.iiii- PuMk I ibrary I he Fanwood mavor and council <>l 200d for Westfield S< oh h I’hnns, cieases to finance this year's mumci lion and various points in Scotch was slightly damaged by a I ehniary 40 ve.irs of emplovtnenl with the belli a meeting w ith l omeasi to dts Mountainside and hinwootl I he pal budget, it might base to consider Plains and Fanwood It w .in cxjvcted 2b fire that led to its closing tor two borough euss late uxleases and piogiammmg set ond half ol ?OOd will he Imlnreil possible reductions in services and that the service would be operational weeks and allected the building's M arch in next weel s < dition within a few months, but at year s heating system changes potentially mandatory workforce re In advance ot the introduction ol end. matters were still m limbo ami Hie Fanwood council announced April ,h u m an ducfions the 2003 municipal budget. Scotch further decisions will lx- carried ova plans to lease borough properly lot M aun Gregory McDermott ills Flic Westfield lossn Council de Plains Mayor Marks warned resi / In Westlield I e,nh t and / he into 2004 $27,000 per vear to a eommumea cussal the need tot parking, pedes cided to postpone a vole on the trails dents they were lacing "one ol the Si i>tth I'ltimx ianw m nl limes re File* Scotch Plains council also lions company that would construct trian sal els and Held improvements fer of a liquor license, which was largest, il not the largest, tax in leased last edition I torn the F.l in Street gave brief consideration to a pro and use a communications tower during Ins aniui.il Stale "I the fown previously held by Sinclair s Restau creases m Scotch Plains history, office posal that would charge local non Mountainside Board ol I ducation Address lie announced that eight rant. and ssas being sought for pur saying that the rise m the munietp.il Ihe Scotch Plains council intro profit organizations a user lee for members Frank Geiger and M.uy firms had answered the lossn sKFQs. chase by I ujiama Mama. portion ot loe.il property taxes was duccd its 2003 municipal budget, their sewer use Hut the initiative Beth Schuumberg announced then and they would he inters iessed this lossn Attorney Robert Cockrcn likely Ur lx* a double-digit hike which called for a F2 percent in stalled four months later, after tig candidacy tor reelect ton against year stated that there were issues w ith the The Westfield Town Council ap crease in spending and an IH point ures provided to the township coun Finda Fsemplarc. Patricia K node I "I anticipate that there ssill he .i license and Town Code He said that hike m the munieip.il portion ol local cil showed that the costs it* the town and Pauline (lenakos. Two open seats proved a tentative 2003 budget ol shovel m the ground iliis seal Inn it the code prohibits alcohol to be served projXTtv taxes lownship officials ship and more specifically, the tax were available $275)90,304. which included a tax will not he for a parking deck it ss ill at a counter, and because the restau increase of 3.86 cents |x*r SI(K) ol said the steep lax rise was neeessi rant lias a sushi bar and service bar. payers were less than anticipated Twentv inches of snow that fell on he lor a structure that mcorpoiates assessed home value. On the average taled by a stale aid freeze, rising this would not comply with the axle Robert Fairchild, a resident of the Presidents Day shut down the state the varied economic and aesthetic assessed home of $180,000. this m Fixed costs, declining revenue, low Mountainside resident and Presi Horough of Mountainside, donated a The Fanwood I and l Ne Ordinance elements that best seise the needs ol crease came out to $69.50. returns on investments and the gen dent of the Mountainside Hoard of defibrillator to the borough in was amended to restrict use of deco this community now and in the sears A resolution was passed allowing entity weak economy. Lducation. Richard Kress, had been memory of his wife. Josephine rative lights by retailers to come." the mayor said. Mountainside Borough employees Former Union County Prosecutor At the annual Reorganization notified that he would be called to Fanwood N Mayor Jung stated that Fight Westfield candidates com to receive financial incentives by CON1INUEDON PAGE H the downtown revitalization project pc ted for a chance at one of four seats Meeting held on Ness Yeats Das at appear be tore the Supreme ( ourt waiving their employee health cov Fanwood Horough II.ill Joel Disciplinary Review Hoard tDRB). would remain the administration’s on the Board ol lducation lop priority for the year Also listed The three year terms up lor grabs erage. Whitaker was reelected as Council I he Westfield Hoard of Lducation John M organ was hired as Panera Bread heard from several residents, who as a priority were the borough s two had belonged to l)t Carol Molnar. President, and Mavor Louis Jung West Field 's second Parking Director staunchly supported the reinstate parks, with planned renovation and Kimberly Rhodes and Anne Riegel administered the Oath of Office tor CHS MatketWatch, in a survey ment of middle school sports Others expansion of the Forest Road Park Vying foi those three seats were Is Robbed three members ol the l ire Depart based on an analysis of census, hous merit, including f ire Chief Richard spoke about finding room in the bud building for senior and general pub incumbents Mrs Rhodes. Mrs Riegel lie use. and possible realignment ol and Beth Cassie. who was filling in ing. education and other data, named Kcgenthal. hirst Lieutenant Mark get lor funding ol the ice hockey and Scotch Plains as the nation’s most girls' lacrosse teams. the ball field and improvement of for the un expired term of Lisa Alter At Gunpoint Lttore and Second Lieutenant Steve undervalued town. At this tune, the board drew some operations of the skate park at Dr Molnar decided not to run for Szanto Alter winning reeleetion m Westfield Town Administrator By I At REN S. PASS November. Councilman Stuart Kline heal, as a few members of the public LaGrande Park reeleetion. having served the com ill, WrlHen !■■> I h. ». ,
GOLDEN SHEARS...Westfield High School Principal Dr. Robert Petit and Westfield Board of Education President Arlene Gardner, center, teremo® pS *» Co^n—I of I A W a t c h u n c C ommunications , I n c . P u b l i c a t i o n P a g e 2 Thursday, December 25, 2003 (The lllc s tfu ’lfi U c a tV r and Tl» Scotch Plains - lanwood TIMES SPF BOE Acts on Affirmative Action By MICH El. IT S( HACKMAN because a state mandate is accompa nied by money from the state given On Thursday night, the Scotch to the school district to help execute Plains Board ofHducation( BOH) wel the order. comed Mr Robert Ruiford intoretue The state requested that the Scotch ment. had active debate in adopting Plains l anwood Board of Education an affirmative action team and pass vote on the affirmative action pro ing new standardized testing of the gram. It is not a mandate nor accom second grade. Since the Decembei 11 panied with financing. The hoard BOP. meeting was cancelled due to was concerned that, if they did not the football team playoff game at approve it. the district would he pe Giant Stadium, the meeting as nalized financially in other manners packed with important matters. by the state. The BOH released Personnel Spe Another issue that stirred discus CHANCE M ill IM ,...V I. Senator Frank I,autenher^ visits the nevvlv com RED CKOSS <.<)l I ...( ommiltic members prepare lor I hi* Inaugural I'llimatc cialisl Robert Rat lord from his ie sion was a motion to approve new Par .1 Shootout lo benefit the* Westfield/Monntainside ( ’hiipler of tht* American sponsibilitiesand welcomed him into pleted Seeaueus train station and poses h iih commuter I’lnl I alcone of W estfield. standardized testing for the second Pictured above, from the left, arc: Senator l.aulcnhcru and Mr, l alcune, Red ( ross, held in (htober al the llainillon Farms Hickory ( oursc in (Gladstone. retirement. Mr. Railord was involved grade students — scheduled for the Pictured, from I Ik* loll, arc: Dennis Kinsclla, Fxcculivc Director, Westfield/ m the I Inman Resources and Person spring. Assistant Superintendent of Mountainside ( hapter of (lie American Red ( ross. Dr. John Tohachnick, hoard nel departments since 1983. He was Instruction, Dr. Margaret Hayes, was member and Golf Chairman and Heigh Schmal/., S&A Event Services. spoken highly ol by board members confident that the new tests would Freeholders Honor Scanlon; and by some of his office staff. benefit the students. It would iden Several spoke on his behalf during tify problem areas of studies for indi American Red Cross Sets 2004 the public comment period ol the vidual students. Magnet Awarded Resolution meeting. Mr. Ruiford was described "The tests are closely aligned w ith Charity Golf Course Locations as "gentlemanly and kind." Board the curriculum content standards, and By MATT MARINO chair, we have had a woman to chair President Lance Porter called him they will predict which students need Spe. mllv Written fur I hr Wr^hrU Under und I hr /(«.- v it. and we look forward to the first W IS H II I I ) I he West field/ for this event ranged in distance from "an angel of love and dedication w ho attention for the state exam the stu The final Freeholder meeting lor I atino (Freeholder Estrada) to chair. Mountainside ( haplerol the Ameri 135 yards to 182 yards. worked hard and thoughtfully to re dents take in the third grade,” Dr. 2003 was held on December 18. It savs a lot about the kind of hoard can Red Cross has established the Area automobile ilealerships pro solve human resource issues that arose Hayes said. Much of the meeting was dedicated this really is." commented Freeholder golf course locations lor their 2004 vided the golfers with an opportu during Ins time serving the Scotch She relayed that the new tests, to honoring Freeholder Chairwoman Mingo. charity benefits. All individuals and nity lo win a luxury automobile with Plains l anwood school district which are age appropriate and take Deborah Scanlon for her year ol ser All of the freeholders wished the businesses are invited to partici a hole-in-one on each ol the 18 par 3 Mr. Randall Kanter will replace less time to administer than the pre- vice as the chairperson of the hoard, public a happy holiday season, with pate. holes. The course out in 2003, with Mr. Railord in a newly established v ious testing system, will be sent out and reflecting on 2003 in l nion Freeholder Mingo adding that dur The Far 3 Shootout" will be held the closest tee shot coming up 28 position the district's Affirmative to the private publisher of the tests to County. ing the holidavs. 'Aon really have to at Hamilton Farm in September. The inches shy of a new set ol car keys tor Action Officer. he scored. Therefore, teachers will Before the meeting officially be be safe. T hev say it takes a village to "(’lassie Golf Tour" will he com the golfers. Stirred discussion ensued during a not be additionally burdened. gan. the Freeholders recognized the raise a child, hut it also takes a u l prised ol the five golf clubs: M oun l iie “Ultimate Par 3 Shootout" is debate involving the formation of an In the business portion of the meet Union County Magnet High School lage to protect a community." tain Ridge Country Club. Somerset an offshoot of its older brother, the affirmative action team. Superimen ing. a bid was awarded to R.D. Ar for an award the school received “The residents can (protect a com I lillsCounlry ( luh, Plainfield(Muti annual "American Red ( 'ross ( lassie dent Carol Choye moved that the chitectural Products for $1,004,800 from Governor Jim McGreevey. I he munity). Be vigilant during this ny Club. Ballusrol (iolf Club and (iolf four" which features play at BOH approve the formation ol an for the installation of new windows aw ard which w as bestowed to only holidav ...making sure you have a I lamillon l arm Ciolf Club. live of New Jersey's premier golf affirmative action team, which would at Park Middle School. The work is five high schools in the state was safe holiday, and il you do. there s a To join m these events, to he a courses over a six-month period. I he be authorized to conduct an assess expected to begin during the winter for excellence in education, and it very good chance you II have a sponsor and/or lo obtain more infor single-day shootout event allords all ment of the district. months and continue through the came in the amount of $25,000. healthy holiday, and a very happy mation, please call Dennis Kinsclla golfers the chance to participate in The team is to develop a Compre summer. Freeholder Rick Proctor presented holiday." of the Red ( 'ross in West Held at (908) that they otherwise may not be able hensive Hquity Plan for 2004-2005 The BOH also accepted the Cor the resolution to Dr. Thomas County Manager George Devanncy 232 7090 or I .eigh Schmal/ of S&A to commit to the five event tour. and 2006-2007 as part of an ‘‘unoffi rective Action Plan presented by Bistoeehi, the superintendent of the thanked Chairwoman Scanlon lor her I vent Services at (973) 379 3239, “We could not be more pleased cial mandate" from the state. This Bane and Company as part of the Magnet School. He lauded the dis leadership this past year, particu In 2003 this past fall, the inaugural with the response lo our lirst Par 3 motion carried, hut not without sev Auditor's Management Report. At tinction given to the school and noted larly when it came to dealing with “Ultimate Par 3 Shootout" was held Shootout." said Dennis Kinsclla. eral hoard members voicing their the November 20 BOH meeting, that the people associated with the tough situations in l moil County. to benefit the West lield/Motmlainside American Red Gross I )irector lor the opinions that the district has an over Barre and Company suggested five school are proud of how important it "Of all the times and all the chal ( 'hapter of the American Red ( Toss. Wcsilicld/Mountainside Chapter. “I whelming amount of reports that are minor alterations in order to com has become in Union County. lenges we had, being able to pick up This unique charity golf event was fully expect this event to grow and “mandated" or "unofficially man plete the audit of the school district. "Anyone who has been to the gradu the phone and call you. the positive held at the world renowned I lamillon mature like the ( lassie ( iolf four has dated" by the state. They feel that The Corrective Action Plan, under ations for the Magnet School are attitude that you brought...was in f arms Ihekory ( 'oursc in Gladstone over its six-year history. With the these reports require excessive the supervision of Business Admin aware of the enthusiasm that the valuable," said Mr. Devanney. the only United Stales (iolf Asso support of our event sponsor. amounts of time outside the normal istrator Anthony Del Sordi, will fol faculty and the students have," noted Finally, it was time tor Chair ciation rated par 3 course in the l fS. I ab( ’orp, the automobile dealers and working day. low through on the recommended Freeholder Proctor. woman Scanlon lo give her final Golfers played a par 3 venue that our players, the Red Cross can con Board member Hdward Saridaki adjustments. Following the presentation, the address to the public as chair. She rivals many traditional courses in tinue to serve the needs ol area lami described the "unofficial mandate" The B()H w ill reconvene on Janu Freeholder board made a surprise discussed the various achievements beauty and difficulty. The 18 holes lies and individuals." as different from a stale mandate, ary 8 for the Open Agenda Meeting. resolution presentation to Freeholder of 2003, starting with the fact that Scanlon for her year of service head Union County had reached its goal ing the board. Freeholder Mirabel la of preserving 100 acres of open space. explained the difficulty that comes She added that preservation of open with serving as chair of the board. space will continue to he a priority “ I know silting in that seal, how for the freeholders. difficult it can be. You've worked She also referenced the September hard and provided leadership to this I I tli Memorial at Echo Hake Park, county," said Freeholder Mirabella. which w as completed in time for the Freeholder Vice-Chair Angel two-year anniversary of the terrorist Estrada, who will take over as chair attacks on America. ( ioing along w ith in 2004. also recognized the achieve that theme, ( ’hairwoman Scanlon told ments of Chairwoman Scanlon. of the assistance provided to men "It's important to reflect on a year and women in the military. that had its ups and downs. You al "We paid the difference between ways kept your cool. You commanded county and military pay for soldiers, the ship in the right direction. There with full health benefits." she said. is a level of dedication that the chair Other notable dev elopments i n 2003 person has to provide to this hoard, addressed included the contribution and you have been exemplary,” said of first responder equipment to the Freeholder Estrada. county municipalities, the “Preserve Chairwoman Scanlon acknowl Union County" grant program for edged that all of the freeholders and historic places; and the construction various departments have worked at Trailside Museum to triple the size together as a team, and that her expe of the facility, along w ith plans for the riences as chair have been solid. children's museum in Union Town "It's such an honor to serve...the ship. people of Union County. Serving as Chairwoman Scanlon also an chairwoman has certainly given me nounced the purchased of a "literacy Includes Chej airral Prime Rib, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, a new perspective on government, and technology" vehicle for use by and a good one." the County. According to the infor All wu am eal Skrimf> & Clams, Viennese Table. Following the standard portion of mation provided, the vehicle will the meeting - the routine passage of travel to different areas in Union 95 Unfold, push, twist, and wnte or highlight! resolutions - the Freeholders reflected County to supplement the children’s on the past year, particularly as it literacy and technology learning pro 24 per person related to leadership of the board. P residential P en grams. She deemed it a "classroom Freeholder Lewis Mingo pointed out on wheels " 112 Central Avenue, Westfield NJ the similarities between the Free In ending her comments. Chair 908-317-9600 holder board and Union County's Please call on us: woman Scanlon once again thanked population. the freeholders for their services. Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday "We have a very diverse ■frier year.) 2C04 10 00 am to 5:30 pm "I couldn't he prouder of this hoard Thursday 10:00 am lo 8 00 pm County., .over half a million people, for all of their hard work and dedica Sundays thru 12/31/03 -12 pm to 5 pm and all types of representation. We tion to all the people of Union C ounty," Open Bar: 8:30 - 2:30, Full Course Prime Rib Dinner including have had an African-American as commented Chairwoman Scanlon. Shrimp Cocktail, Salad, Dessert. Lite D..Ids In Rooms. Includes Donate Your Car Cluimpagne Toast, Hals & Novelties “AMA-approved in 1958” Tickets must he pun hosed ami punt for in advance \o phone ivscnvtions accepted A m erican Red C ross Westfield / Mountainside Chapter 0 0 s^ J F F T J ' - 61 CLINICAL Help Can’t Wait per person Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) l,plus tax. service & gratuities! 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Approves AT&T Cellular Antennae In I I AIM \ l ONO application, staled he did not believe Spit iiith Written fm Hie h in t \ that then expert demonstrated that a By a 5-2 margin, the Fanwood coverage gap does exist, nor did they Planning Board approved an appli adequately establish that alternate cation at their regular meeting last sites div tisscd were not appropriate. Wednesday evening to allow AT&T Also opposing the application, to install cellular antennas on a board member Richard I lopkins stated PSE&G tower near La Grande Av that the equipment compound would enue. adjacent to Brohm Place. be an intrusion and noted that as there The application, which received are already three carriers with anten v irtually no public opposition, is the nas in i! small borough, he fell second cellular antenna installation AT&T''- niemias should he located to be approved by the board this in a nearby municipality instead. year. An application by Verizon to At the suggestion of hoard mem lONSOI* II RKFYS...I niun (ninth Sheriff Ralph lioehlieh shows some of the install antennas on a tow er near North her Nancy Koedcrit/. AT& Twill seek 200 turkeys and more than 100 eases of canned food from a surprise donation to Avenue - which was strongly op permission iiom PSE&G to locate his "Operation Breadbasket" program December IS in Lli/abclh Operation posed by neighbors was approved the equipment compound directly Breadbasket" feeds hundreds of needy families and senior eili/ens even holidav Ben Corbin tor The Westfield Leader and The Times by the board. The borough council under the lower to make it less intru season. Sheriff I roehlich started the program with a few colleagues when he was ( RE VMM, Ql IKT ZONKS...Congressman Mike Ferguson announced Tues then overturned it after the neigh sive. How ev er. relocation of the com a sergeant in the Fli/nhclh Police Department more titan 30 years ago. day morning, at the train tracks on Rahway Avenue at Lamberts Mill Road in bors appealed the decision to the Westfield, a new ruling In the Federal Railroad Administration. In low-risk- pound is itot ,i condition of approval collision areas or with specific upgrades to lessen the risk, the new rule looks to governing body. ot the application. provide flexibility in creating quiet zones while insuring the safety of the AT&T’s application requested In ot Ik i business, the hoard heard Stender’s World Trade Center community. ( ongressman Ferguson spoke to area residents along w ith Westfield permission to install twelve cellular the continued application of Mayor Gregory McDermott. Councilman-Fleet ,|im Foerst, Councilman An antennas at a height of I IS feet on Woodclill hu . for approval of a drew Skihitskx and Councilman-Fleet Mark Ciarrocca. the 126-foot tower. Additionally, a live-lot subdivision at 33 (under Bill Passes the N,| Legislature fenced in equipment compound Place, to allow the building of live SCO TCH PI AIN S On Decern advocacy group wish to sec the re would be built at the base of the new homes her 15 legislation sponsored by As mams placed m containers to he tower. The compound's dimensions Designated Drivers Are Residents who live near the pro scmhlywoman l.inda Slender ami shipped hack to the World Trade were originally to measure 10 by 25 posed development, which is ad|a Assemblyman Neil Cohen, which ( enter site loi pci manent burial feet, but were reduced to 10 by 20 cent to the ( edar Brook and near the requires the Port Authority of New "Bussing this legislation vv as a huge feet, after Nice ( 'hairman John I )eilch Recommended For Holidays Fanwood Scotch Plains border, have York and New Jersey to use the trails glass roots movement made up of objected to the excessive size id the voiced concerns at prior meetings ported remains of Sepiemhei I 1.2001 CL ARK This time of year, many or for volunteer opportunities, call oigamzations. individuals and reli compound that the development will worsen victims from the World Trade Center people attend parties where alcohol (732) 381-4100 or check out the gions groups ( )ur legislators listened The applicant had requested three flooding m their neighborhood. m a memorial, passed both houses of and responded tons They were brave and drugs may be readily available. w ebsite at www.preventionlinks.org variances the primary one. a use During hearings on the appliea the New Jersey legislature and is and moral in passing this legisla According to the 2002 National Sur variance as the antennas are not vey on Drug Use and Health, ap lion which began hack in July the currently awaiting the Governor's lion." said the I lot mugs. Post Office to Accept permitted in a residential zone. applicant has presented several al proximately I in 7 (or 33.5 million) approval. Throughout the course of the hear ternate site plans, including varia Americans drove after using alcohol Passport Applications The events of September I 1.2001 W IIS TV ViiiiouiKTS ings. which began at the board's lions ol a proposed underground dc must never be forgotten. We must or illicit drugs at least once in the WESTFIELD-On Monday. Janu August meeting. AT&T presented llolidnv Schedule previous 12 months. Even one drink ary 5. 2004. the Westfield Post Of tention/retention system to alleviate honor the v ictinis of that terrible day expert testimony to demonstrate that the Hooding m the area. \\ I S 11 II I l> WfsUickl High can slow reflexes and jeopardize your fice will begin to accept passport with a fitting memorial." said As installation of the antennas is neces Although counsel for the applicant scmhly woman Slender. "Any strue School i WHS) TV (filmsannounced safety and those with you. applications during its regular win sary due to a significant gap in cov According to Bill Hilinksy. Coun dow business hours. was able to complete the presentation lure built to commemorate their its holiday week schedule that will erage. which exists for their cellular of their w unesses. due to the lateness feature holidav concerts, a tour of selor at Prevention Links. “It may The Westfield Post Office, located deaths would lack any real signiIi customers. of the hour, time for public questions surprise you to know that y ou don't at 153 Central Avenue, w ill process caiicc if the ashen remains were not the high school science vv ing. a panel A radio frequency expert hired In and comments elapsed. need to drink much alcohol before both first time applications and re returned.” discussion on ilruo abuse, and Board the board. James ( iross. presented an As the composition ol the hoard ol Lducuiion meetings. your driving ability is affected. Cer nevvals. Assemblywoman Slender was in independent report to the hoard, vv Inch will change in 3004. there was much The panel discussion on drug and tain driv ing skills can be impaired by With enhanced travel security, spired to sponsor A 2753 after being concurred with AI & I s assert ion that discussion whether additional time alcohol abuse, led by W HS Student blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) passports are the prime accepted iden contacted by Kurt and I )ianc I lorning there was a coverage gap that causes should he allotted at the meeting to of Scotch Plains. The Hornings lost Assistance Counselor Maureen as low as 0.02 percent. A 100 pound tification for travelers. The Westfield customers to have blocked and allow for full presentation of public their only son Matthew in the attack Ma/zarese. will he broadcast Satin male will have BAC of about 0.04 Post Office is offering its customers dropped calls and that the pro comment At issues was if the cur on the World Trade ( ’enter. dav. Deeemhei 27. at 12 noon and 0 percent one hour after drinking two this additional service in conjunc posed site would fill the gap rent hoard should vote on the appli "We are so grateful to the state of p in . and on Sunday, Deeemhei 28 12-ounce beers or two other standard tion with the Department of State. Under the Telecommunications cation or il the matter should he at 3 p in drinks on an empty stomach.’* "Our customers are the reason New Jersey. We have felt from the Act of 19%. a municipality cannot carried until next year for consider beginning that New Jersey has I is A walking lour of the new science 1 Don’t become a statistic this holi we're in business, and providing them refuse a carrier's request to install ation by the new hoard. tened to us and that they cared.” said vv ing ;ii WHS w ill he show u Tuesday, I day season. Designate a driver who w ith an extra serv ice like passports is cellular antennas without a reason Ultimately, counsel for the appli Kurt and Diane Horning. "New Jer Deeemhei 3 C at I I am and 7 pan.; ■ will abstain from consuming alco an opportunity for the Postal Service able basis. cant, Robert kiatis, of I cib, Kraus, scy showed its true moral fiber today Thursday. December 35. at 2 p.m ■ holic beverages or take the lead and to serve the needs of our commu Those board members who voted (irispin & Roth, indicated that his It’s everything we thought ol our and It) p.m.; Saturday. December I refrain from drinking yourself. De nity,'' said Westfield Postmaster Ken for the application stated that they client would withdraw the appliea stale.' 27. at H) a.m. and 7 p in . and Sun I cember has been designated National neth Brown. believed the applicant demonstrated lion and re file next year for full The Hornings and their group. day. I Vccmhcr 28. al 4 p.m. Drunk and Drugged Prevention Postmaster Brown offered these that a coverage gap exists and also consideration before the new hoard. World Trade ('enter Families for a The Deeemhei Ifi Board of Edu 1 Month (3D) in the hopes of raising tips when applying for a passport: that the installation would not require The hoard also approved an appli Proper Burial, began advocating for cation meeting was taped and w ill he I awareness of the risks associated with Fill out the passport application the building of any additional lowers. cation for a minor subdivision at protection of the ashen remains aftei shown m its entirely on Thursday, I driv ing after drinking or using drugs. (DSI I) before coming to the post Additionally, board member John North Marline Avenue and 214 Rater learning about the possibility of per Deeemhei 35. al «S a.m. and 7 p.m. I To learn more about the consequences office. Individuals can download it Celardo noted that the application still Road and an application for a manent placement at the Fresh Kills and on I uesday. I )ccemher 30, at 11 f l of driv ing w hile under the influence, from http://travcl.state.gov/ did not receive any public opposition, deck at 103 LaGratule Avenue. Landfill in Staten Island, NY. All a.m. and / p.m. or for more information about the download _applications.html. unlike the Verizon application. The next meeting of the planning remains were shipped to the landfill Westfield High School’s winter I effects of combining medicine and Bring proof of United States citi Mr. Deitch, w ho voted against the hoard will he held on January 28. shortly after the attacks and have not concerts will be shown at various ■ alcohol or to gel a referral f or some zenship and present proof of iden 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in the borough been incorporated into any l) I I limes during the holiday week he V one who has a drinking problem and tity. council chambers. memorial. The Hornings anti their lore or alter the above programs. B needs professional support, contact Provide two passport photos (also WF Parking Office Prevention Links at (732) 381-4100. available at the Westfield Post Of Prevention Links is a private not fice). Individuals should have all To Extend Hours for profit agency which takes a lead documents with them. The Parking Services Office w ill ership role throughout l Inion County All information on passport appli be open the following Saturdays: in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, cations, procedures and fees may be December 27, January 3 and Janu drug abuse and other related issues obtained by contacting the Post Of ary 10 for permit renewals. The and serves as a provider for the Union fice, or on the Internet at office will also have extended County IDRC (Intoxicated Driver www.usps.com by clicking on the hours on Thursday, January 8 un Recovery Centers) program. 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Publication Page Thursday, December 25, 2003 (Tin- lU lrstfu ’lh H le a b e r and Tlie Scotch Plains - Panwood PIMPS ■ m ssm sm The tUl]£ JileucU'r Scotch Plains - Panwood (jj Letters to the Editor TIMES l:\tablished IS 90 established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fan wood Senior Thanks All And Hopes to Get and the Tow nship of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: Christmas Tree Back Sometime Below are four arcane words, each w Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Assot miion • National Newspaper Associalioi with four definitions - only one is cor Naii nal Newspaper Association Every other senior citizen complex in Scotch Plains business & Professional Association Your publication of my Idler in your rect. The others are made up. Are you West lie I Area Cham ber of ( ’oniinei< ( I an wood Business & Professional Association our area that is overseen by the Fair newspaper on December II. entitled sharp enough to discern this deception Periodicals Postage Paid at Westfield. New Jersey Housing and Urban Development Corp. Periodicals Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey "Who Stole Christmas." resulted in an of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. (). Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue outpouring of responses verbally and is celebrating its holiday without inter ruption — including displaying the If you can guess one correctly - good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 in the form of letters from both senior guess. If you get two - well-read indi citizens buildings at the Westfield com Christmas tree and the menorah. Tele: (908) 232-4407 • I-mail: presses golcader.com • Web: w ww.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-047 I am thankful to everyone tor his or vidual. If you get three - word expert. If plex and from your readers, as well. you get all four - You must have a lot of As you know, each celebration - Christ her support. I am also very grateful to POSTMASTFR: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at free time! mas. Hunukkah and Kwanzaa has ils you for your assistance. P. O. Box 250, Westfield. New Jersey 07091 Merry Christmas! All words and correct definitions PUIIUSIIM) EVERY THURSDAY IIY WAIT HUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. own special meaning and message. Hope come from the board game Diction fully. we will get our Chrisimas tree and Sasha Schwarz Deception. mcnorah hack If not in 2003. then in Michelle II. Fc Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lccomtc Westfield Answ ers to last w eek's arcane w ords. the following years. A A t.,in,111)1 i MION n h i ism a 11A RKITINl, DIREC TOR 1. Garrote - To strangle Suzette I . Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo North Avenue Resident Calls For 2. Riparious - Growing or living along l OMMI \ll I ASSISI AN I 1‘IH I ISIII.If A Sl‘l Ilf IS MAREETINd A I’RODUITION the banks of a stream 3. Cymophanous - Having a wavy, Lauren S. Pass Robert P. Connelly K aren M. Hinds Pedestrian Safety Action flouting light ASSIhNMI ■ / / I >111 Ilf O il-Il l MANACI.H MA \ MUR, III SIN ESS SYSTEMS 4. Rhapontic Rhubarb Ben Corbin While 1 am saddened by the deaths of arteries lo town. Lawrence Avenue was the two pedestrians that perished on near the top of the list. St I1S I l W a o m /C * ) A W atchunc C ommunications, Inc. Publication______(T he Bli-stfu-lh CrjitHT and The S co tch Plains - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 25, 2005 Letters to the Editor ] WF Resident Is Disturbed And Concerned About Pedestrian Safety Ihe December IStli issue of The impact. Bin v • e will not know this unless Westfield Leader had a headline. ‘'Pe an analysis i ' performed. destrians Killed on North Avenue" which The town went through the expense, real 1 y disturbed me. and should raise effort and m ne lo analyze the parking concern in the minds of all Westfield shortage situ ation. but no time was de- residents, business owners and politi voted to tlu potetuial impacts of the cians. There have been 1.000 accidents redevelopme nt projects. I am confused m Westfield this year, 12 have involved and dismayi that such an important pedestrians. component 't any project can be ig- I raise this issue in light of the pro nored. posed redevelopment parking decks. As We need to refocus our efforts on the debate continues. 1 see evidence of public safety 11rst. and then we can exam- the geotechnical borings and mark outs ine such luxi ics as additional parking, - - _ . . . . _ Benjamin B Corbin for The W estfie ld L e a d e r and The Tim es that were placed in the respective future If not foi my thing else, but public Hit. VVINNPRS...The N.J. Fire Prevention Protection Agency held a poster deck locations. Vet. 1 still do not see safety, pleas, conduct this study before contest in which three union county winners received an award. The awards evidence of any planning studies. These furthering th projects. Jim Roasitor tor The W estfield Leadei end The Times where given to Danny Markowsky of W estfield. Nicholas Zeccbino of Inion, studies are critical in identifying the CARTOON COOI) SFORI ...leaderTTimes cartoonist Dale Neseman presented Fernando Marline/ a framed cartoon reprint last Thursday at The Jolley Trolley in Westfield to and Johanna Contreras Linden. The award ceremony was held at the Westfield impacts of these new decks it) the town. West field Fire Department in early December. l et's take for example, pedestrian W estfield Parking Captain John Morgan, a frequent subject of the cartoonist s safety As we will recall from our col humor. Mr. Neseman has been creating cartoons for the newspaper lor several lege statistics and probability classes, Resident Congratulates years, although this is his first trip It) W estfield. He hails from Hamburg, N .\. the theory of random events and the Cara and Jim Foerst of W estfield arranged the meeting between Mr. Neseman process of obtaining information from a WF Bd. of Adjustment and Mr. Morgan out of interest in that Mrs. Foerst also was from Hamburg, smaller group to statistically inter the Congratulations to the four members V \ . Pictured, from the left, are: Cara Foerst, Jim Foerst, Dale Neseman and possibilities to a larger group, in es of the Westfield Hoard of Adjustment John Morgan. sence. the more vehicles you have, the for denying the Temple Harking l ot greater the number of accidents and in application. I have been here since ll>75 crease in risk to pedestrians. and have never seen such a concerted A planning study will examine how lobbying campaign. many more vehicles will pass through I hope the board continues to be stead and park in our town because of these fast as the Temple is sure to be back. redevelopment projects. Maybe the study Scott I.vnn Fagin will reveal that there is no significant Westfield Community News Major Charles Co/ensa Automobile Campaign Addresses Veterans Day YOUTHS HFI.P SENIORS...Members of Westfield High School Jr. Optimist To Benefit MADD Club, with the support of King’s in Harwood, delivered potted plants to At Edison Junior High AREA Mothers Against Drunk residents at Sunrise Assisted Living in Westfield for Thanksgiving. Pictured WESTFIELD Special Forces Driving (MADD) in New Jersey is above, from the left, are: members Lauren Finestein, Leah DiMatteo and conducting a car campaign to help Adrienne O'Rourke with two of the residents. Major Charles Cosen/a was one of the guest speakers at Edison Jr. High support its program. Anyone inter School Westfield, during the cer ested in donating an automobile max Westfield 4Y’Announces emony honoring out servicemen on call MADD at (800) 720-6233. Some Veterans Day. November II. restrictions apply. A graduate of Westfield High Read the newspaper Hornco R Corbin for The W ostflo ld Lo nd ei New Classes For January School and Iowa University. Major I K.I RS AT CHRIS TMAS TIME... Tiger ( nhs from Puck 177 in Mountainside Cosen/.a served in Bosnia and in on the Internet visited the office of The Westfield Leader newspaper on Thursday, December 18, WESTFIELD The Westfield Civile A: Murphy Culinary classes. Iraq. Major Cosen/a is stationed in 2003 to learn about communication and to earn their badge. "Y," located at 220 Clark Street, has They will include detailed, step by Norfolk. Virginia where he resides goleader.com announced two new classes for adults step instructions and discussion ol with his wife. Renee and his three in January. multiple applications of each recipe. One Stroke Painting classes will Students w ill share cooking expe be held on Sunday. January 11. from riences. actively participate and \oitTiisinU 10:30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and Wednes sample their cooking. The classes day. January 14. from 7 to 10 p.m. w ill be taught by Carol Murphy Civile The classes, to take place at the “Y.” at Clyne $ 3 5 .0 0 Per Person R eservations S t r o n g l y R e c o m m e n d e d Westfield “Y” D e c e m b e r 3 1 s t N e w Y e a r ’s E v e Our Jazz Sessions Continue Ring in the New Year with elegant food and the smooth sounds of Bosa Nova. Paolo Pinho celebrates the release of his first album and entertains you while you enjoy The Solution to your New Hor’s D’overves and a five course meal you won’t forget. Black tie optional. Year’s Resolution! $ 7 5 .0 0 PER PERSON TAX/TIP INCL. 9 : 0 0 P M to 1 : 0 0 A M B y R eservatio n O nly J a n u a r y 1 4 t h Start the N ew Year Our Monthly Jazz Dinner O f f R i g h t ! 6:30 PM TO 10:00 PM O pen New Year’s D ay 10:00am -4:00pm • Specialty Fitness Class Susan Petrick, MEd, LDTC, CET • Fitness Assessments • Giveaways Board Certified Educational Therapist • And more! 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NJ 07090 Y 215-295-1010 in Pennsylvania MasterCard & Visa accepted YMCA families and seniors. « w w. westfield_vnj.org Financial assistance is We build strong kids, available. strong families, strong communities. Sersing Westfield, Cranford, (iarwood and Mountainside since 1923. M k . A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication lilileatfielh N e ith e r anil Ihe Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, D ecem ber 25, 2003 Presbyterian Church Names Christian Education Director Christian Education Director. WESTFIELD The Presb, nan Raised as a Presbyterian, she has Church in Westfield recently i ned served as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday Kathy Genus, a Certified As utie school Superintendent and Chair Christian Educator, to gui the woman for the Monmouth Presbytery Children's hducation Progt "i as and is a member of the Educational Ministries Department. She studied Matthew ‘Howard for three years at Princeton Semi nary. (Born to (Demhiers The Children's Education Program includes youngsters ages two through Jeff and Vicki Dembiec of S oieh 10, and the Youth Program continues Plains have announced the huth of the process for young adults. Volun their son, Matthew Howard Dembicc. teer parents serve as teachers. Ms. on Tuesday, July 29, at 3:34 pm. at Genus, a resident of Piscataway, Overlook Hospital in Summit trains new parent teachers in ways to Matlhew weighed X pound- and I deliver knowledge and faith-hased ounce and measured 21 inches in learning to children at various levels MK. AND MRS. IIKANDON I). dlll.KI length al hirlh. of development. si f l'KSSH I SHOPPING DAY...A ‘Day of Shopping" was held recently at (She iv the former Ms. AuJrit M. Ciccinne) lie joins his brothers, Patriik. age the* home of Susan l.orent/en to benefit Hbrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 3. and Michael, age Wi. cure research, and in support of Whitney Weldon, a Westfield youngster who The baby's maternal grandparents has Ihe condition. More than 160 people turned out for the event, which raised are Jerry and Marcia Abbott ol Port J15 poo pictured, left to right, are: Chairwomen kliane I unza. Dianne ( allahan Ms. A Ultra M. Ciccione St. Lucie. Ha. and Mrs. I.nrentzen. All three are from Westfield. Karen and Walt Dembiec ol Hilton Head Island, S.C. are his paternal Shopping Day Held to Support Marries (Brandon T r ☆ C ervantes Redeemer Lutheran Church Clorh ot Coarpenrhwoite Woee RESTAURANT & BAR (Across from Roosevelt School) Westfield MJ HAPPY HOLIDAYS! S pain Reserve Today For A tacp R E S T A l RANT & TAPAS BAR 0 * 0 ' / loliday l ntertaining And tnni.fs ytn tL :st ri S p Y ’n • ••'>' 71* iv L}*rS** h/?— NEW YEAR'S EVE! 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(If f UTVSOT'W TSTTIHD.COM Visit us or It web: mm cmantiwifspaiacom ^------J Thursday, December 25, 2003 ------j A W atchung C ommunications , Inc. P u b u c a t io n U-lu' llU'stfii'lb 'Lentier mid l~hc Scotch Plains - lamumd I IMI S District 21 Delegation Seeks Holiday Season Reminds Us All Of the Greatness of God's Love Withdrawal of Train Project H> RF.Y, VICTORIA M* M \ assurance in the days ahead During this holiday w eek, people * * * + * TRENTON - Senator Thomas get and Appropriations Committee. oi both the Jewish tradition and Reverend Nev is Associate Past Kean. Jr.. Assemblyman Eric Munoz, "We should be redirecting these the Christian faith remember and lor Parish life at The Preshytein. M.D. and Assemblyman Jon funds to pay existing Transportation celebrate God's love and care for Church in Westfield. Her muust Trust Fund debt or more pressing Brammck have recommended that human beings focuses on pastoral core, evartfp Department of Transportation Com transportation projects." Senator Chanukah commemorates the fan. fellowship, the Stephen Mot missioner Jack Lettiere pull the pro Kean noted. victon ol the Maccabees securing istry and as staff liaison with tit, posed reactivation of the Staten Is "To date, none of the environmen the Temple and the miracle of the Deacons. land and Rahway Valley rail lines tal, economic or traffic studies w e small amount ot oil in the lem ple project to help preserve the state's have requested on this project have lamp that lasted for eight days, Transportation Trust Fund for more been considered." said Assembly- for them, the miracle represented Reps, of Presidential critical projects. man Munoz, a member of the As God’s presence, love and power. "We appreciate Governor sembly Commerce and Economic Fhe Old Testament, the Hebrew Candidates to Debate McGreevey's decision not to move Development Committee. Bible, is filled with accounts of CH Al l 1AM On Thursday, Janu- forward w ith the proposed 12.5 cent He also pointed out that $3 million (iod's lo\e for human beings. Over ar\ 15. representatives for lour ot increase in the gasoline tax in New of the $7.5 million awarded by the the top Democrat presidential can SPRK UMNO GOOD I'UK.I R... \x a ( mmmmity V m n I’rojiit this holiday and o \ci. God pro\ed God's taith Jersey . He has asked DOT Commis DOT for proposed reactivation ot the lulness it' God's people. didates will debate. rail line has already been spent. season. Junior Girl Seoul Troop No. 442 from Tamai|ues I lemenlary Sellout in sioner Lettiere to reduce cost and W estfield participated in a food drive for the Wesltiiiit l oad it.oik. I he girls for Christians, the miracle of Presented by the Chatham Demo "The DOT and Union County arc prioritize the state's most pressing organized, collected, delivered and sorted ail ot t lit donated loud items. Jesus represents the epitome ol crats. this in-depth forum will fea transportation projects. still looking for $5 million more Pictured, from left to right, are: Hack row . Cecelia W1 Kali .lakolim ic, Allie God's love Jesus name. ture spokespersons tor Di. Howatd Pulling the Morristown & Erie rail from the taxpayers. We should be Merkelson, Willi Rediker and Danielle W irtshafler. and front row. Danielle Emmanuel. Iiteralls means. 'God Dean. General Wesley Clark and road project will immediately save focusing on improving the state's l.ipschutz, Ella D'Amico. Kim Hoffman and Megan I nppino. with us." God. in Jesus, is with us Senators John Kerry and John the DOT $4.0 million." said Senator economy, creating jobs and reducing in human flesh God. in Jesus, Tdwards. It will be belli at the Kean, a member of the Senate's Bud- the property tax burden," Assembly- became one of us. experienced our Chatham Public 1.ibrary. 214 Main man Munoz concluded. Westfield UNICO Posts reality. e\en death, so that we Street, at 7 p.m. Bluebcrrv Bill Approved Five of the municipalities altected might know that God understands A day does not go by without By New Jersey Senate by the reactivation of the freight rail and can help us. someone asking me about the presi line, including Kenilworth. Roselle. Sale of 50/50 Tickets Because ol God’s onciwhelm dential race, said Ellen Steinberg, TRENTON - Senate hill S2678/ Roselle Park. Springfield and Sum ing Ione lor us. Jesus nnus willing Chatham Municipal Chairwoman. "It contributed >"ci S400.000 to those A3344 is slated to lake the next step mit. have all passed resolutions op W IS H 11.1 D West field l'NIGC) to leave the glories of heaven to is unfortunate that b\ the time the m need. 1 MCO identifies mdisidu in its tw o-year journey to name the posing reactivation the rail line. h;is announced the sale ol* 50/50 raffle take tin the form of a poor bain New Jersev Primary is held in June, Highbush Blueberry as the slate fruit, "The state, county and M&E Rail tickets to support the organization's als and organizations w ithm the com born in squalid conditions just the Democratic presidential candi munit) with programs or projects following the New Jersey Senate's way have yet to prove how this project charitable work. Raffle tickets cost so that we would have a Savior. date will probably already be chosen. passage of the hill on December 11. will benefit Union County. These $10 each and the winner could claim worths ol support. Christian faith sees nothing less How ev er, our voices and opinions do When the ceil lias been ulenti The bill was researched and pro freight trains will snarl traffic on as much as $5000. The drawing will than God and God's love in Jesus' not have to remain silent ” tied, the organization works to till moted by the students at Veterans heavily traveled highways such as take place on Wednesday. April 14, birth, mmistrv. death and resur Ms Steinberg noted that many Memorial Elementary School in Route 22 in Union, the Boulevard in This raffle could bring us much the need through financial support, New Jersev residents have already eoods or seniccs. or coordinating rection. Brick Township. Kenilworth. Route 28 (Westfield needed funds to support out local chan The powet ol God to achieve all become actively involved with dif conumimts icsourccs The Senate Economic Growth, Avenue) in Roselle Park. Mountain table efforts. including scholarship grants ol that speaks of a faithful C iod ferent candidates. Individuals interested in joining or Agriculture and Tourism Committee and Meisel Avenues in Springfield, and assistance to need) |vrsons in this nvIio keeps promises. It speaks ol a This debate will provide an op- supporting Westfield I \ l ( ’(). meliid approved the measure for a rote. It and South Avenue in Cranford." said area.” said Rands Pisano. Westfield ( iod w ho is still m charge. porlunilv to compare the positions mg purchasing raille tickets, mas already passed in the Assembly. Assemblyman Bramniek l TNIC() Executive Vice President. As the days of the holidav sea and understand the ililterenees be The next stop for the hill is the "The residents of these towns have Since 1976. Wcstlield UN ICO has call Chariest ii illo at PHIS )654 371 son pass In this sear. max these tween the major candidates.’ Ms, Governor's desk. the right to know how their tax dol statements inform our da\s m the Steinberg added. The blueberry would then join the lars will impact the quality ol lile in coming \ear. (iod loves ns. (iod is I he January 15 forum is open to American goldfinch, red oak. violet, their communities." with us (ii>d is m charge. We can the public. A caucus vote, Iowa style, honeybee, horse, brook trout, — <0bttuarte£ — let the truth ol those statements will follow the debate, fo r more knobbed whelk, Hadrosaurus foulkii. still our fears and anxious feel information, please contact Ellen square dance, and A.J. Meerwald as www.goleader.com mgs We can let the truth of those Steinberg at (90S) 686 0500 or via an official New Jersey icon. 1)1ATI I NOTH'I statements fill us with peace and e mail .it ccsiein(«’altglobal.net. Robert L. Sutman, 83, Executive Timothy Briant, 48, Army Veteran; Beatrice I. McNamara, 88, Worked With Phelps Dodge Corporation Worked For Waterproofing Systems As Office Clerk For Two Businesses Timothy Briant. 48. of Plainfield Kimberlie Briant; three brothers. Robert I.mdses Sutman. S3, of Survi\ ing are his w ile. I h/abeth. Ins Beatrice Irene Britton McNamara. She was predeceased by her luis died on Saturday, December 13. from Robert Brian!. Raymond Phillip Basking Ridge died on Wednesday daughter and son in law. I mdses and SS. of Shallottc. N.( ’. died on Satin hand. Robert McNamara, and by her injuries he sustained in an automo Briant and Peter Briant, and two December 17. at fellowship Village. Boh Colombo ol Ridgewood-, his son day, December I A at the Autumn parents, James and Ellen Britton. bile accident in South Plainfield. sisters, Laura Vcnturo and Mary A memorial service was held on and daughter-in lass. William and Care Nursing Home in Shallottc. Surviving are a son, Robert Born in Plainfield, he returned there Brianl-Meyner. Saturday. December 20. .it Si Paul's Jennifci Sutman ol Westlake ViI Born m Jersev City, she had been McNamara. Jr., three daughters. two years ago after having lived in A memorial service was held on Episcopal Church in Westlield In I age. (alii . and son, the Reverend a resident of Jackson Township and Patricia A. Hampton, Pamela fund Saturday, December 20, at the Holy terment svas at the Garth ol St Paul s. frank Sutman ol Dover. Mass. Also Westfield. Westl ield prior to mov ing to Shallottc and Nancy Vcrvan; nine grandchil A wateiproofer for Waterproofing Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Arrangements were by the ( Iras I n Ins stepdaughici and her husband. a year ago. dreu and six great-grandchildren. neral Home. 318 East Broad Street in Robin and I i. me is Peterson ol Min Systems of New Jersey Inc. in Leba Westfield. Mrs, McNamara had been an ol A scrv ice w as held on Wednesday, Westfield. ncapolis. Minn . and Ins stepson and non for 21 years, Mr. Briant was a Funeral arrangements were under lice clerk with American Motors in December 17, at the George S. the direction of the Funeral Service Born m Monongahcla. Pa.. Mr Ins wile. John and Pamela Ackerson member of the United Union of Roof Mountainside before retiring in 1970. Hassler funeral Home in Jackson Sutman lived in Pittsburgh. Pa.. I on ol Burlington. \ t , three giaiulclul ers. Waterproofers, and Allied Work of New Jersey Inc. in Hillside. Before that, she had worked in the Township. Interment took place at December 25 2003 Wayne. Ind. and for 36 years in dreu. Andrew. Kesin and Daniel ers Local No, 4 of Newark. same capacity for Motorola lelcvi St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Westfield. Sutman. four step-grandchildren, OnoontbiH 25. 2003 He served in the United States sion m Railway. Army from 1972 to 1975 and be- Grace McNamara Educated at Robert Morris Col Kristin and Michael Ackerson, I )crek lege and the University ol Pittsburgh, Peterson and Dana Young, and one IqpgeyJ to American Legion Post No. Grace McNamara of Westfield died he was Eastern Regional Sales Man great-grandchild. Prayer !o Prayer to 3 in Westfield. on Friday, December 12. at the ager for Phelps Dodge Corporation. In lieu ol flowers, memorial con Surviving are a daughter, Cornell Hall Convalescent Center in The Blessed Virgin He was a member of St. Paul s Epis iribulions mas be made to Si. Paul s The Blessed Virgin Llnion, copal Church and the Echo l ake Episcopal Church. 414 East Broad UK AN IK TO Mil HI 1 SSI I > I’RAYLR TO llll BLESSED Frances Urbanski, 86 Born in Newark, she had been a Country Club. Mr. Sutman also was Street. Westlield. N.J. 07090 or to VIRGIN: (Never known to fad) VIRGIN: (Nevei known to fail) resident of Irvington for 30 years and Frances Schmidt Urbanski, 8b, of former Treasurer of the fellowship the fellowship Village Benevolent ( )li most beautiful (lower of’Mount ( )h most beautiful I lower ol Mount Westfield died on Monday, Decem had also lived in Elizabeth for many Village Residents' Board. He served f und oi the fellowship I .ibrary, 8000 Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of ber 8, at her home. years. with the United States Army in fellowship Road. Basking Ridge. heaven. Blessed Motherol Ihe Son heaven. Blessed Mother ol the Son Mrs. McNamara was a member ol Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she Trinidad during World War II N.J. 07920 in memory ol Robert I of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist of (iod. Immaculate Virgin, assist had been a Linden resident for 20 the Rosary Confraternity and the 60- His previous wife. Dorothy Sutman. me in my necessity. ( )li. Starol the me m my necessity. Oh, Starol the PlusClubat St. Mary's Roman Catho years before moving to Westfield in Dismukes Sutman. died in 1992. UwceinDar 25. 2003 Sea, help me show me herein, you Sea. help me show me herein, you 19b7. lic Church in Elizabeth. are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Prior to retiring, Mrs. Urbanski She was predeceased by her hus Mother of ( iod, Queen of I leaven Mother ol God, Queen of Heaven had been a school aide for the band, John McNamara. Ann Hayes Wigton, 88, Was Active and Earth! I humbly beseech you anil Earth! I humbly beseech you Westfield school system for seven Surviving are two sons, Robert from Ihe bottom of my heart to from the bottom ol my heart to years. Earlier, she had been a sales McNamara of Robhinsville and John In Church and Various Area Groups succor me in this necessity. I here succor me in this necessity. There person for Grant's in Clark for 10 McNamara of Elizabeth; a daughter. arc none that can withstand your are none that can withstand your Ann Hayes Wigton, 88, ol cent Avenue Presbyterian Church. years. Mary Broderick of Westfield, and power. Oh, show me herein you power. Oh, show me herein you Plainfield died on Friday. December Arrangements were under the di She was predeceased by her hus five grandchildren. are my mother. Oh Mary, con are my mother. Oh Mary, con 19, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical reel ion of the Memorial Funeral band, Edward Urbanski, and by a The funeral was held on Monday, ceived without sin, pray for us who ceived without sin, pray for us who Center in Plainfield. Home, 155 South Avenue in son. Edward Urbanski. December 15, at the Leonard Home have recourse to thee. I inly Mother, have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, Born in Washington, D C., she had I anwoiid. I place Ibis cause in your hands Surviving are a daughter, Mary For Funerals in Elizabeth. A Mass I place this cause in your hands lived in Lewistown. Pa. before mov Memorial donations may be made (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve Ann Urbanski; four grandchildren followed at St. Mary's Church. Inter (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve ing to Plainfield in 1950. She also to tlie Memorial Fund ol Crescent all problems, light all roads so that and five great-grandchildren. ment took place at the Clinton Cem all problems, light all roads so that maintained a residence on Avenue Presbyterian Church, 71b I can attain my goal. You who gave The funeral service was held on etery in Irvington. I can attain my goal. You who gave Memorial donations may be made Kennebago Lake in Oquossoc, Me. Watchung Avenue, Plainfield 07060. me the divine gilt to forgive and Friday. December 12, at the Werson December 25, 2003 me the divine gift to forgive and to the American Heart Association, Mrs. Wigton was a member of the forget all evil against me anil that Funeral Home in Linden. Interment forget all evil against me and that took place at St. Gertrude Cemetery 2550 U.S. Highway 1, North Plainfield Garden Club; The Colonial in all instances in my life you are Dames of America; the Union League Mice II. Neals, 72 in all instances in my life you are in Colonia. Brunswick 08902. with me. I want in this short prayer December 25. 2003 with me. I want in this short prayer December 25, 2003 Club of New York; the Crescent Av Alb If Neals. 72.of Scotch Plains to thank you for the things as you to thank you for the things as you enue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield died ii Monday, December 15, at confirm once again that I never Arthur Crane, 90, F. & A.M. Member; and the Plainfield Country Club. her h"ine. confirm once again that ! never want to be separated from you in She was predeceased by her hus Sin iving are her husband, Jan want to he separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your Was Insurance Salesman For 20 Years band. William Garrigues Wigton, on NeaU and a sister, Arlene Fried eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Ihe mercy towards me and mine. The He was predeceased by his wife, December 23, 2000. landei of Longwood, Ida. person must say this prayer three Arthur C. Crane. 90, of Plainfield person must say this prayer three Bertha Crane, in 199b. Surviving are a son. William Services took place on Thursday. consecutive days. Alter three days, died on Monday, December 15, at consecutive days. After three days, Surviving are a son, Donald Crane Benson Wigton of Scotch Plains, and December 18, at the Gossclin fu the request will he granted. This the Baptist Home in Newark. the request will be granted, this of Scotch Plains, and two grandchil two grandchildren neral Home in Edison. A graveside prayer must he published after the Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in blessing followed at St Gertrude | prayer must be published after the Plainfield for over 50 years. He dren. A memorial service was held on favor is granted. ILK. Funeral services were held on Fri Tuesday, December 23, at the Cres Cemetery in Colonia. favor is granted. I’.G. moved to the Baptist Home in May December 25, 2003 day, December 19, at the Memorial 2000. Mr Crane had been employed as a Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in salesman with Washington National Fanwood. Interment followed at Hill Insurance for 20 years before retir side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. ing in 1975. He was formerly em Memorial contributions may be Dooley Funeral Service, Inc ployed as a manager with A&P. made to the Memorial Fund of the Caught in the He was a member of the United United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Caring & Courteous Service to the Presbvterian Church in Plainfield; Front Street, Plainfield 07060 or to the Old Guard of Westfield, and the the Baptist Home. 285 Roseville Medicaid confusion / Cranford / Westfield Area Since 191A Comer Stone Tyrian Lodge. Free Avenue, Newark 07107 Dec«mb#r 25. 2003 and Accepted Masons in Linden. Forethought1' funeral planning W estfield Dolores Robinson, Taught in Westfield; 556 Westfield Avenue President of Garden Club and Trustees can help. 233-0255 John L. Dooley Dolores "Dee" Brant Robinson of served on the Altar Guild of Saint Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill. Paul's Episcopal Church in F ind out how Manager N.C. died there on Saturday, Decem Westfield. NJ License # 4100 ber 20 Surviving are her husband of 60 by calling.. S ctth VP r>n Fehruarv 5. vears, Malcolm Graham "Mac J9J9. she lived most of her life in Robinson, three daughters. Virginia Westfield. Brown of Chapel Hill. Sally Brown Mrs Robinson taught in the el ing of Allentown. Pa. and Cindi ementary schools of Westfield for Shaffer of Denver. Colo.; four grand FUNERAL many years before retiring in 1964. children and three great-grandchil C ra n fo rd She continued as a substitute teacher dren. DIRECTORS 218 North Avenue A graveside service was held on until 1983. Sirnvm? 276-0255 She graduated from Wheelock Col Tuesday. December 23, at Fairview lege in Boston with a teaching degree Cemetery in Westfield. Charles V. Dooley She was a Past President of the Arrangements were by Walker s • WHOM A DOYLE-PALIUV ABIE1. WAHLER Manager Garden Club of Westfield and of the Funeral Home in Chapel Hill and in ■ SCOTT D tUKUSGTOS SR • DALE SCHOLSTW4 • US.1 LORKCOSHI- NJ License # 3703 Board of Trustees for the Westfield Westfield with Gray's Funeral Home. William A. Doyle Day Care Center. Additionally, Mrs. 318 East Broad Street Executive Administrator Robinson was a member of the Memorial contributions may be WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St . Wffliain A i> :.Mgr *2334)143- V/j< »2J25 made to a favorite charity. cM a Westfield Service League and the O t o r t t r 25 2003 CRWHJRP. IJSpnngfieid W .DakR S.T ■ Westfield Women's Club and had CL In- BK’atficlil IL'itbrr an Hie Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES A W atchunc C ommunications, Inc. Puiblication Page H Thursday, December 25, 2003 First I lalf of 2003 Recapped for WF, SP. MS and FW 5Werry Christmas CONTINUED FROM PAGE I Wesilield Planning Board n em Mayor Martin Marks and Demo Thom,I \elop ,i lone i itn. eom|'icliensi\e plan T alien.lie the piuhlem and ber Victor Trzesniowski, 47, p, -ed cratic Chairman Ken Lipstein sparred Judge' "mostly via the mail” about the mu To # n Will . < ixlh ol eligible pressutes ol student pathmp at the away. nicipal budget that was approved in voice <" ■(> Ot polling place'-. high a-houl A unanimous decision ms a h j|K> I, Din Seoleh Plums The I amviuiil Borough revealed granted by Ihe Westfield Planning May. Prior to the May budget hear iii ii nit si i i ing, the local Democratic Party had |. m, il I • *1 I (luciilion budget plan, in consults I an addition to the Hoard to grant (Jeorge HaPu a I III HI Sll Ifl f I f - M i l sent a flyer to township residents u ;r ,t t>\ 197 voles. Ineuin pole,t Kiiad Palk tecie.illon build- resident of Railway Avenue, .md urging that they come to the hearing i t n stt if n i i a i m s i \rn\tii urns |1t , 111hei I indii Nelson mg I" pi mi.in i v. set >' us a senior the homeowner of 717 Hysli| V. to protest the property tax increase : Ktissii were re eleeled. eili/en ineetui:' plitc • enue, permission to demolis! an being considered. After the mayor v \nn Woerner winning | |k Mount.mi--ide Board ol lulu- existing single-family horn to sent out a letter to township residents v i Inst lerm. i at Mm held an > mergeuc > meeting to create two conforming single i.im- in early June explaining the reasons (i|hii\e $6X X million B( )l. til i u ibe n, n lei ' tl I'unds wilhin 11y lots. This decision was n de for the tax increase, the Democrats Wesilield. Voters ulsn re die budget, and die construction at xx ill) two conditions propose ! to countered with another flyer spell \nne kiegid. Beth ( nssie Beeehwood St liool Paul ()tto ( 'on the homeowner as well as the de ing out their view of the municipal mberK Kinxles. Also elected Imclmiii i lined lo complete the veloper, Michael Mahoney ol MM budget and tax picture and called on iie \e;u lenn vv;is Julio Burnell project. Real Estate Developers Incutpo- raled. the Mayor to reimburse the township May for the costs of what Mr. Lipstein i an clloii lo iii|eet some re A inure extensive clean-up ol the termed a political mailing by the wed encii'S into Seoleh Plains The We a held d ow n ( ouneil voted former Terry-Eon Zoo proper!) he- Mayor. .ownlow ii development. I he conn lo approv Nassau 11K I Associates gan as local officials looked Ini id The Westfield Town Council ap t il began set ions discussions about of Princeioii as the developer lor the lo the site being turned into a p., txe proved an initial ordinance to pursue i' iah11s11111• ■ a Special Improvement parking decks al South Avenue and park The clean-up involved tli re the construction of two parking decks I )is11 a i i Sll) i m die eenlral hnsi Prospcc l and I dm Slreels moval of several dilapidated hmlil- during their June 17 open meeting. lies disinci I he council received d lie Mounlainside ( ouneil an ings and some environmental x-.oik. Although the ordinance doesn’t two pmposals froll) eonsiillanls on inuinceiI die 2()0 4 budget lor the Board ol Education mcmhei IV hind the council to build the decks, it i lahlisliing a Sll) and marketing Borough al $X. ] M.O l(i. 4 1 I he 200 4 ter Cioggi was unanimously elexted does secure an allotment of money to the dow nlow it aiea budget represents a lax late increase the new Board of Education Pic'i developer HKT Nassau Associates I In In si in a ycai longs worth ol of 2.92 lax point dent. Sally Revieccio was ...... to begin the process of assessing the heai inr * begin on lemplc l aiianu Alter a public hearing lasting Vice-President. deck proposals. I I parking lol proposal. more than three hours, the Seoleh T he Westfield Town Couni it ap First Ward Republican Council Ainioinieing then unconleslcd bid Plains counc il approved die $ I X.3X proved their $1.97 million capital man Sal Caruana was the only coun I> >i i. t lei lion in llie- Novembei race million 2003 municipal budget that budget on second reading. I fix' - npi- cil member voting “no” to the Pros wen Kepubliean Mayor, Koberl will he hinded mostly by an IX tal hutlgel includes $120,000 for a pect and film Street location. All Vighanli and Council President. point increase in the local portion parking lol behind the National l maid council members approved the South \\ 11ham I ane. Newcomer, Koberl ol properly taxes. Moie Ilian Iwo Armory, $60,000 for carpet replace Avenue location. Mcs .lt i Idled lbe seal being vacated do/en residenls spoke publicly dm ment at the West held Memorta l.t- A second reading to purchase a In iie iimbenl Thomas IVrotla. who mg llie hearing which ended will) hrary. over $200,000 in equipment $600,000 multi-purpose Quint lad i host not to run Cor a second lerm. die council's 3 0 vole gisl before for the Police Deparlmenl, $59,600 der truck for the Mountainside l ire Tlit Wesilield down ( Snine iI de midiiighl and was held bclorc I he lo update Ihe currently shelved plans Department was unanimously cided lo change mclcr hours from X largest crowd lo allend a council lo revamp Memorial Park, and many ,i in to X p.m. lo 9 a.m lo 7 pin. meeling m many years. Well over other projects. passed. The truck has a 75- foot J railic calming leehnii|ues were 100 residenls crowded inside die T he council also approx. <1 a capacity. leconmu nded lor die ShopKile grid council chambers and anolhei 40 $25,000 expense lor the design ami Westfield parents, who have chil by W i I bin Smiili Associates. Mumps or 30 people were* forced lo stand improvements to their wchMte dren in the school district, arc wor and speed lables were recommended and listen from die lobby ol die through the I )W ('. ried about the class sizes al the el al die I mlerseelion at Benson Place Municipal Building. T he Scotch Plains Township Plan ementary level, specifically Franklin and Si nidi ( heslnut Street. Councilman I rank Kossi opened ning Board gave its approval lot Ihe School. To succinctly represent over I lie Wesilield Town ( inine 11 ap the hearing by bolding up a liver construction of an age-resitixled 10 parents, the hoard heard from two mailed lo all lownslnp residenls by housing development on the so < ailed unofficial spokespeoplc. proved a S27.992.30d budget. ( )n I he Betsey Uurgdtirf,Michael Bartironio. Robert( onnelly. Horace( orhin, average assessed home ol $1X0.000 die Seoleh Plains ! )emoeralie ( dm Broadway tract. A total of 52 homes Summarizing the concerns of par the lav increase will be $69.30. millee urging them lo attend the will he ittiill on Ihe site between ents al Franklin School, they sup David Corbin, Ben ( orhin. Karen Hinds, Fred Eeeomte. Lauren Pass, Volei iiirnonl was 32 percent loi budget healing lo express their op Jerusalem Road and the Westfield ported the reinstatement of the extra Michelle l.e Poidevin and Suz.ettc Stalker the Mountainside Board ol I duea position lo w lint die llyei termed an holder. teacher and section in the fourth IX percent properl) lax increase. grade. lion elections, which named Pal T he Wesilield Board of Education Correspondents and Photographers: Fred Rossi, Brad Tinfrow, Eliza When lie asked die audience how revolved around Ihe healed debate Though noting that Superinten Knodel and incumbent. Mary Belli beth Correll. Ftl Cooney. Michael (ioldberger. Sieve krakauer. Patrick Sehauniherg. winners ol die iwo many were attending because they between parents and hoard members dent of Schools Dr. William Foley seals believed their properly laves were about class size at the elementary wits well within the guidelines in Connor. Kim Broadweli. Dale Neseinan, Michelle Schackman, The 2003 2004 Mounlainside going up by IX peivcni. most people level making this decision, the spokesmen Mary Ion Morano, k. Spellman Cort, Susan Dougherty. Carol Davis, school hutlgel <>! $ I 1,042.160 passed raised llieii hands Mr. Kossi claimed Supcrinlendenl ol Schools Will questioned il his decision was ulti Andy Kohlenberg, Matthew Robinson. Michael Shapiro, Malt Marino. die mailing bail been misleading iam holey revealed ihe class si/c mately "optimal, or simply sutfi with a margin of almost 200 voles Elaine Vuono, Jim O ’Connor, Michael Pollack, Jeff Siegel The candidates lor Wesilield low u and dial die actual increase will policy which stales that the ‘Tange cient." and Santa Claus. ( ouneil were announced I irsl Ward acluallv be significantly less, lie should he between Ik and 25; lower An informational meeting was Kepubliean Councilman Peter added that when die three entities range should he in the primary guides held to inform Scotch Plains busi I ebausse w as opposed by Democrat funded In properly laves "local gov tl< 3) and Ihe higher range in the ness owners about the potential ail Maureen kehoc Kolhfelder. New ernmenl. county govermneiil and tipper grades; account for learning vantages of forming a Special Im comei Kepubliean Jo Ann Neylan die boa id ol eiliicalion" are com disabled sludenls who are provement District I SID) in Ihe laced off against Demoeral David bined, the impact on the typical mainstreamed in academic areas; and downtown business area. The ses Owens m ihe s. eonil ward. I bird properly ovvnci will be XC to 9 provide space for art and music" sion was part of a wider effort to Ward Demoeral Councilman David percent. T he Union County Police Deparl provide some momentum to a re Haas was opposed by Kepubliean A public meeling was held lo dis menl began constructing a nexv lo- newed effort to revitalize ihe cen Mark ( ’larrocca. lourlli Ward I Vino cuss Veri/on s bid lo creel a cell rcnsics lab and headquarters on North tral business district, A steering eial ( iMineilwoman Susan Jacobson lovvei al the Pan wood Nature ( ’enter. Avenue in Westfield. committee was formed to look into laced oil against Kepubliean James Pmolions ran high al die Iwo and a (hound was broken on I lie* $11 the details ol establishing a SID l oci si. half hour forum, with residenls voic million, 51,209 square fool building The Wesilield Town Council held The rodcnl problem eonliuned. mg objections. A resolution was in October ol 2002. Ihe bail winter a short public meeting in order lo willi health officials offering adv ice passed at the monthly council nice I weather has the project approximately hold their first meeling with newly to residenls on how to reduce alliac mg rcjccling the bid. three months behind schedule. selected parking developer Nassau lion in Pan wood. Mavor I urns Jung announced plans A discussion to rewrite the Town HKT Associates. The Board of education and die lo create a committee lo review pro ol Westfield's "anli-shochorning" As the results for the 21 si Legis Town Comic il of Westfield have lection of die Nature Center, as well ordinance was raised, alter Mayor lative District Assembly came pour agreed U*establish an Ad\ isory ( 'inn as increase awareness about die la (iregory McDermott noted the high ing in, it became more apparent the millee on Parking to help them de e i I i l v. number of demolitions the council incumbents would take the ballots was seeing for approval. "Shoehorn- for the Republican Party and that ing" is when two houses are built on Ellen Steinberg and Norman Albert what was once a single home lot. would emerge victorious for Ihe Pat Knodel and Mary Beth Democrats. UJe're helving IM Sehauniherg were both sworn in as In the Union County Freeholder members of the Mounlainside Board Democrat Primary election, incum Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Education al the hoard's re-orga bents Deborah Scanlon, Chester CHRISTMAS jt>5 ...The Christmas Nativity display was assembled last Satur day morning >>> the knights id Columbus in Westfield at the train station. nizational meeting. Holmes and Alexander Mirabella Despite the chilly morning, the group enthusiatieally mastered the complex Board of Education members also came out the winners. task. 50% Off announced that they had reached an The Fanwood Historic Preserva agreement with the Hart foul Bond tion Committee proceeded with its Holiday ing Company in the amount of efforts to obtain historic status for a $1,196,421 for completion of the residential section of Marline and Giftware Beeehwood School Project. North Avenues. Steve Sanislo, of the police de Deerfield School graduation was 12/ 24- 12/31 partment. Robert Kt tubers of the res held on June 26. cue squad, and Dave Ziegler of the The mayor and council passed an fire deparlmenl were honored by the ordinance authorizing Ihe borough Borough of I anwood as Veterans of to borrow $95,000 to repair its emer Foreign Wars. gency services tower, which was lean t t t Mountainside Board of Education ing and required structural repair. A Party The governing body continued a members also unanimously passed a resolution to deed land at the end of discussion of the jitney shuttle bus We’re having a price halving party and Sawmill Drive to the borough for $ I . service possibly beginning in the Fall you are invited! beginning this The land will he used to build batting 2003. cages and restroom facilities. Fanwood's summer program al Wednesday a t 9 am all of our Holiday A new bed and break last inn, The Forest Road Park was closed due Walter (filbert House, opened on to renovations to the recreation Giftware, Flags, Lights, Candles, North Avenue across from the building. Fanwood train station An extremely rainy June, where Inflatables and many other items will be rainfall totals w ere triple the norm, June led to (he cancellation and resched 50% Off. (Sorry but this does not A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the uling of numerous outdoor activi new science wing at Wesilield High ties as playing fields turned to Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times include Christopher Radko Ornaments). School (W HS) was held on June 11 mud. swimming pools were un HAPPY liA M Kk\H...Familles from thi* Torah Center in Westfield led by in the recently completed student used and video stores did a boom Rabbi Block celebrated the lighting of the Menorah Sunday evening al the train We are cloyed Christmas Day but will center at WHS. ing business. station in Westfield. be open again to continue the Sale on the 26th. (Denise tells me 1 better not cut her photo again or there’ll be Douglas M. Fasciale Certified Civil Trial Attorney Heyj Chon b\ the Supreme Court of New Jersey ftcor51 Buy a Concentrating in personal injury $50 Gift Card and malpractice cases. And get a S10 Gift Card Hougland. I .ottp i. M oran. Dunst & Doukas, t i f FREE Attorney - \t Law - A Full Service Firm $ 2 O F F __ UlLLIAMS KSl'RSERY 40 Paterson Stri el 116 S. Euclid Avenue Any Poinsettia New Brunswick. N t 18001 Westfield. N J 0 7 0 9 0 & The Gift House (732)545-471- (908)232-9944 www.vy i ma -/) vi ry o o m 524 Springfield \v< (over $ 10) Wesilield * 908-252-4076 D F asci. e Steve Mineo (130) SP-F Andrew Silber tl71t SP-F Sieve Carbone (215) Cranford Rob Mench (103) W estfield I ee I uinasso 1152 > Westfield Derek Frani'iivilhi (125) SP-F Districts 11 and 12 Poised to Produce Bulk of Union County Mat Champions As a sophomore, he placed 7th/8th in By l>V\ ID B. CORBIN Darrion ( .Uiwell ol Rahway who l Itris Johnson (Senior - IS4)) I le placed lomih in the states. placed fourth at IS1)-lbs Iasi year. I the stales and amassed a 32-2 record Districts II and I 2 should, once "1 expeel Robbie to be a stale quail think ( 'Itris is going to have a breakout at 103 I ast year, he placed fourth at again, produce the vast majority of Her and I evpeel him to win some year. He hits the weight room on a 125. finishing with a 33 5 record. Union County Tournament (U(T), matches m ihc states.” stated Blue rcgulai basis, lie's strong, confident ■ lie’s stronger. He’s taller. He is top-three place w inners in high school Devil Head Coach (den Ktir/. "He and is showing great leadership." ready to go." said Head Coach John wrestling this year and should also should dominate the weight class. claimed Kur/. Schol/. Shane Mallory (INMi Y Providence Darrion Caldwell (119) Rahway produce most of the Region 3 chain Sam K ram er (Junior — 112) He Others: Freshman Mark Boyd Steve Mineo (Junior - 130) He pious from Cnion County. I ast year, placed second m the districts and 1130/135). junior ( Taig I lew u t 130/ won ihe UC I . District I I and Region the two districts produced I I of the finished wiih a 20 12 record at I 12 I 35). seniot Dave Israelovv 1140) and \ lilies at I 25 lo carry a 20-0 record JUDD SETS 5 //V FOURTH QUARTER 14 14CT champs, had nine take sec Tom DilDnea (Junior 145) lie sophomore Stcv e ( 't uiekshank (215). to AC. Mineo is ranked eighth in the ond place and eight take thud, l ive placed iliud in the 1 (1 and won I he Scotch Phiins-Fanwood (l)ist. II): nation lie’s a killer in the room. of the six county matmen. who cap districts at 140 lbs. finishing with a I he Raiders gave the Roselle Park I very one out there knows it. lie's a lured first in Region 3 were from 24-5 recotd Panthers a run for their money for the lop contender." claimed Schulz. Devils Lose Hoop Opener district I I and 12. Scotch Plains Lee lomasso (Senior - 152) He UCT crow n Iasi y ear and seek to grab Eric ( onnelly (Senior - 140/145) I le placed second in the ( ioles, UC I Fan wood and Roselle Park should won the l ( T ami I >isiru i I I crow ns the brass ring this year. They will be battle for top UCT honors with at 145 lbs. enlered the regions unde able lo present a full varsity and IV and District II tournaments at 135 To MOC Champ Shabazz Westfield, Union. New Providence leated and finished 17 2 Both losses leant and have v ery few w eak classes. and finished with a 24-5 record. and Rahway battling for third. were to stale qualifiers. Derek I raneavilla (Senior 125) C O N T IN U E n ON P A G E 11 By I > \ \ ID I) CORBIN Sophomores Sinnenberg, District 11 and 12 Contenders - Samantha Zucker. Christina Union County Teams only: ()pening the season w ith last year's Fietkiewicz. Katie Reed. Anne Westfield (District 11): Meet of Champions w inner Malcolm McGrath and Chip Simmons and The Blue Devils finished 10-4 last X. Shaba// proved to be no easy freshman Casey Flkoury will also year bul graduated several line vvres chore lor the rebuilding Westfield circulate in the lineup. tiers. Several, however, remain. Ad High School girls basketball team. Prior to the game against Shaba//, ditionally, the Blue I)cv ils hav e added “The 30 Minute Circuit Training Workout” The Lady Bulldogs, who have re understanding what he was up experience in the upper weight classes A QUICK. EASY. AFFOHDABLE WORKOUT EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEN turned all of their superstars, not against. Marino said. “Our goals are with the support of senior heavy only demonstrated their athletic abil to he very competitive, work to the weight Nick Gismondi. ity offensively but also proved to be best of our ability and use our speed Rol> Mench (Senior - 103) Mench very sound defensively by quieting to our advantage. That happens to be finished 26-4(22 pins, (wo tech falls), the Blue Devils. 40-7. in Westfield one of our strong points. We are placed second in the UCT and Dis on December I1). CO NTINUED O N P A G E 11 Irict I I losing both title bouts to Bulldogs Iashia Hemmingway, Shahida Williams and Kellindra Zackery each netted nine points w ith ,Jj. Westfield Baseball League Hemmingway hitting all of her points in the first half. Matee Ajavan and Registration Day for • Body Cuts " System Promotes Body Fat Loss, Alivah Rainey each finished w ith four points. 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P ublication (Tlu- lUeatficIfr lliraltcr and I ie Scotch Plains - lanwood TIMES Area High School Blue Devil Coach Giordano Wrestling Results: DKCKMBKK 20: Ne« Providence 48. Middlesex 21 New Providence 64, Colonia 9 Says It’s Time To Go! Ross Baldwin at 125. Jon Reedy at 130. Marc Neuwirth al 135. Dun eluded seven Union County (UC) that prepared the Blue Dev ils to plav Fellinger at 152 and Shane Mallory By FKKI) LKCO MTE the game to the best of their ability. V/j/ i uilh Written for The Wrstfielil Leader arul Tlu ■ championships and nine Watchung at 189 won both of their bouts. Conference titles. The Blue Devils “He consistently pushes hard and Serving us Westfield High Sell ">l Union 51. Brearley 18 also won seven state sectional titles works us to reach to our lull poten (WHS) girls' assistant soccer co ich Farmers Tom Dutty (119). Pete and were state Group 4 runners-up tial:* said Palatucci. “Personal!}, he in 1985 through 1990 and taking Jacangelo (135). Chuck Mueller three times. He was named 1991 always pointed out what I needed to over the reins as head coach in I'D I. (145)."Dan Moss ( 152) and Jesse Von Area Coach of the Year and. in 1992 improve on and told me the things Peter Giordano formally annouu co/./iell<). as a cjiiarlerback, rushed to the high school soccer scene utter having played for him four years, is happy that I now return home with seni ...... ------■ Districts 11 and 12 Poised to Produce Bulk of Union County Mat Champions CONTINUED F RO M PAGE 9 ~ — u Charlie Baehi (Senior - 189) Ed McCray (Sophomore - 125) 1 le Baehi won the UCT and District 11 won the district title and placed third in crowns at 160 and finished 20-5. the region at 112. finishing 26-3. Andrew Silber (Senior - 171) He captured the Region 3 title at 171 and finished with a 28-6 record. Tom DelDuca (145) Westfield According to Coach Scholz, "He's attacking you with all parts of the body. He's going to repeat in the states and he's going to go a lot further." Mare Fabiano (Junior - 2151 He grabbed first in the districts and fin ished 21-7 at ISO. Dnvld B C orbin foi The W e stfie ld Leader and The Tim es "In our area. 1 don't see anyone v m VIN(i DEFENSIVE PRESSURE...Christina Eietkiowicz, No. 5, and stopping him." stated Scholz. Lauren Sinnenherg, No. 20. apply defensive pressure on l ady Bulldog Shnhida Others: Seniors Pedro Coyt (152/ Williams. No. 11. 160), Andrew Loomis (H ut), Yoav Ross Baldwin 1 119) 2002 Photo N. l’r. Nudell (160) and Tom Gorin (152); juniors Anthony Ferrante (140/145) and A. J. Watson (140/145); sopho Jon Reedy (Senior - 125) He Devils Lose Hoop Opener more Matt Fleissner (103/112) and placed thud in Region 3 at I 19 and Ed McCray (125) Rahway freshmen Sal Gano. Dave DeNichilo finished 2(> 6. and Riek Olsen - all (103/112) and lb MOC Champ Shabazz Pat Mineo (135). Ryan Wilson “The Ait in the V - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Mare Kahiuno (2151 SI’-K Cranford Cougars (District 11): Hole" (Freshman - 103/112) Ranked as one of the top wrestlers at 103. The Cougars under head coach basically going lo keep mixing people mg some problems shooting Ihe ball, "Ryan is the Brain'. He is prob Darren Torsone. formerly a West up inside " but our goal today was to move the ball ably one of the most technical w res Essex High School standout, look to line to his word. Marino worked around and take a quality shot. tlers we ever got here." said Reinoso. be balanced across the board but all of Ins players into the action and "He goes to the magnet school and Shabnzz 7 13 7 13 40 have special strength in the 215-lb attempted an offensive strategy of Westfield 0 0 0 7 7 was number I in his class last year. and heavyweight classes and are able slowing the pace of the game against He is not just athletically talented to fill every weight class. the Bulldogs I he Blue IV\il defense but he is a ver\ smart individual." "We are going lo be a solid team Melded just seven points to Shaba// UC Softball Umpire throughout the lineup and our se in the first and third quarters, but Training Course Set niors (Steve Carbone and Chris Westfield's offense just could not pen TIk* ( iivaici l 'nion (\umty Soil etrate the Bulldog defense and trailed Venditti) are going to lead us." men ball l inpnvs Association will con 32-0 before Judd hit her two pointer. tioned Torsone. duct Us annual softball umpires - 215) He After the game. Marino com Steve Carbone (Senior (raining program beginning lues Jon Reedy (125) New Providence mented. I w as pleased that w e played placed second in the UCT, first in dav, I vbmaiN 24 I’he classes will verv good defense. We made things District I I and third in Region 3 to lake place from 7 lo 9 p in. on ____» a little difficult for them, but when qualify for AC. Shane Mallory (Junior- 1X9) I lc Tuesday s .it ihc l 'nion County Ad Charlie Baehi (189) SIM we got into man (man to man de "I want to pick up where I left off. w as the 1 (1 and Region 3 champ at ministration building in I 'li/abelh. fense) they kind of did what they The kid I lost to in the region semifi 1X9 and finished 2l> 4. I lie course is open lo men and wanted to. We knew that was one ol nals last year Bill Beiermeistcr of Others: Mare Neiiw irlli 1135). Dan women, IX years old or older, lor their strong points, so we sal in a Boonton - is back and I think I can l ellinger 1145/152). Adel Af/ul (103), more information, please call I he /one and made them work a little." beat him ibis year." said Carbone who Chris IVnnisi ( I M))atul freshmen Mike association al (908) 222 7042, or added, "I think we are going to be a lot Bocceilari ( I 12). Larry Pcoltcr 1119/ Offensively. "In the beginning, we Hill Smith .U (90S) 259 0134. or managed to slow tlienulow n a little bit. better than Iasi year. We had a lot of 125) and Trevor Martin (2 15/1 l\vt) visit www.ASAsoflballuenj.org young guys who now have a year of We got some passes in We were has varsity experience under their belt." Defending l nion ( 'utility Chris Venditti (Senior-Hwt) He Ryan Wilson (103) Rahway Champions Roselle Park: could be in the mix for high honors in (Head ( oacli John Ranieri) Darnell Butler (Junior - Hwt) the UCT. The Panthers have several returning Region qualifier last year. veterans Juniors Kevin Hiatt (103/ Others: Seniors Justin Raeelis 112), Joe Black ford ( I 25). hoy ( 135), Marlon /uniga ( 145/152) and MaeDermatiK 125/30)and Brian Sw ick Jon Ott (103/112); junior Jeff Page ( 119/125); seniors Jim Garrison (152/ (140); sophomores Carlos Nieasio 160), Chris Bouthoulsos (215/llvvl) (145) and Andre Neblett (215). and Jose Aravcna (215/llwt) Sam Kramer (112) Westfield ,\ssf\/mg with New I’roviilcme inlornidiii hi was I red l.eeomte. Lady Vikings Topple Mt. St. Mary, 30-13 I he Union Catholic High School girls baskeiball team started its sea son on the right fool with a 30-13 toppling of Mount Si Mary in Chris Venditti (Hwt) Cranford Scotch Plains on December 19. Senior center Lauren Huber led the FLIGHT < HAMPIONS... Ihe Scotch Pla ins-11 an wood 113 Blue Thunder hoys Others: Juniors Chris Taglia( 135), Vikings with I I points and Ali soccer team became flight champions. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; (d eg ficiicivengo, Billy Johnston, Denzel Amankwah, ( olin Grimm and Michael Steve Daubert (171) and Anthony l arawell put in nine and added six Roth; second row, Mare Erie Eusillo, Dan Rodriquez, Pat Clancy, Danny Gore Crecca (125), and sophomore Pal rebounds. and Andrew Smith; top row. Conditioning and Defense Coach Mare Ensillo, Hogan (145/152). Carlos Nieasio (145) Rahway Mt. St Mary 2 5 4 2 13 Mark Koransky, Tyler Della Badia, Daniel Meurcr, Juan Castillo, < liris Chris Johnson (189) Westfield Rahway (District 11): UnionCatholic 12 6 4 0 30 McManus and Head Coach Mike Walsh. The Indians always roar onto the New Providence (District 12): scene with a wealth of physical wres The Pioneers under head coach tlers and always seem to be able to Gary Bremer always have a streak of Elizabeth Bataille, a consistent top achiever add an ace in the hole. The Indians, competitiveness and return nearly under Head Coach Anthony Reinoso, ^ € in tile Burgdorl'l ERA Westfield office, lias the same lineup, including three out ■ are very young, but talented, and standing wrestlers who qualified for fa** been honored as Sales Agent of Ihe month for every weight class w ill be filled. The AC and three fine freshmen. Novem ber, 200.3. Elizabeth is a mem ber of only classes weak in experience will "We have a lot of varsity experi ¥ r H I be 160, 171 and 1X9. but sophomore tile New Jersey Association of Realtors ence returning to the mat," noted V .T>‘ i f L - Andre Neblett will be a tough addi Bremer. "Last year our record was (NJAK) Circle of Excellence Sales Club from tion at 215. 10-X but we did lose a number of 1989 through 2002 and has achieved Bronze "We are very young. We lost eight close matches. We expect big things Level in 1997-2002. Bataille was also named kids to graduation but we have a i f f this year." f m to the prestigious 200.3 President’s Council at very, very talented sophomore class," He V Ross Baldwin (Junior - 119) Burgdorffs annual Awards luncheon held in said Reinoso. placed third in the UCT but avenged :mL <..7 M Darrion Caldwell (Sophomore- his loss to become the Region 3 March, 2003. She has also attained Burgdorff 119) He placed fourth in the states at champ at 112 and finished 27-4. awards for headers Circle 1999-2003, Eric Connelly (140) SP-F 103 and finished 35-3. Presidents Elite 2003 anti the Distinguished Sales Club 1999-2003. NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE CROSSROADS TO FEATURE ‘BROTHER JOHN Elizabeth Bataille BROWN’ Sales Agent for November, 200.3 Garwood, NJ December 17, 2003 - On Wednesday, December 31, 2003, The Crossroads in Garwood, NJ will present the ‘New Year’s Eve 2004’ featuring the classic rock sounds of local artists ‘Brother John Brown’. Pat Connolly, Sales Associate with liurgdorff ERA, Westfield office, has been named fisting For over seven years. The Crossroads has featured seven nights of live music, including Agent of the Month for November 2003 with playing host to the ‘Monday Open - Mic Night,’ ‘Tuesday Night Jazz Jam’ sessions, and 2 listings and a dollar volume of over $1 the dance oriented ‘Hi - Fi Wednesdays.’ Every week, musicians and fans alike travel Million. Pat is a member of the Carden State from all over the Tri-State Area to be a part of what has become a hotbed of area music. MLS and the Greater Union County Likewise, ‘Brother John Brown’ has been entertaining audiences for more than six years Association of Realtors. P a t h a s continually with their unique sets oflivc classic rock. By merging all “the music you grew up with’’ attained Million I toliar Sales Club status since together with warm and welcoming stage presence, ‘The Brothers’ create an engaging 1988, achieving Silver I-evcl status in 1992,98, environment that is timeless - like the music they play. 99 and 2001 with over seven million in sales. Consistently a Top Producer in the Westfield Hosting the event will be Westfield native. Don Dazzo. fresh off of hosting the annual office, Pat has been named to the Distinguished • \sburv Park Music Awards' last month. Mr. Dazzo is also known as the founding Sales Club, Leaders Circle in 2002 and the member of local lounge act ‘Everlounge’ and as front man of popular club band ‘The Whirling Derv ishes.’ His energetic and comedic style is sure to add a great dynamic to President’s Elite in 1999 and 2000 this all-out celebration. The Crossroads will complete the gala tirst night with a multi-course buffet dinner, a six- hour top-shelf open bar. and all the necessary accoutrements to ring in the New Year. Pat Connolly The party will not end early, however, as The Crossroads closes on this special evening al Listing Agent for November, 2003 5am. New Year's Eve 2004 at The Crossroads will commence at 7pm at 78 North Avenue in Garwood. NJ. Limited tickets are still available for this all-inclusive event at $90 in advance by visiting www.xxroads.com or by calling the club-line on 908.232.5666. You must be 21 years of age to enter. For more information please visit www.xxroads con} or tete w hrothenohnhrown.conr. call The Crossroads club-line, or e-mail ' REALTORS" mfouxxroads.com W estfield O ffice • 6 0 0 North A v e ., W. • ( 9 0 Paid Bulletin Board Each office is independently owned and operated Page 12 I bursday, December 25, 2003 (Till* lU cstfu'lr) 'll. e:ih er ami The Scotch Plains - I anwood TIMES A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Pubi.ication 555 WF Day Care Center Bids _ . UDENT VIEW Concepts & Thought Farewell to Vera Calhoun lily column written by local high school students = E WESTFIELD - During their 36th one here at the center," said Rachel annual holiday party, members ot Arasin. Executive Director of the Edb of* the Westfield Day Care Center hon center. S dent Otters Salient Points ored retiring Director otthe Westfield Mrs. Calhoun was honored w ith a t h e Infant/Toddler Center, Vera Calhoun. plaque, which described the quali A member of the staff for 16 years, ties of everyday heroes. R irding Parking Around WHS Mrs. Calhoun will retire this month. During the festivities, the children Mary Ann Williams "Vera has been an inspirational sang holiday songs. Classroom par |( lll l I I KI IMM USMI I II The issue of Open Lunch is also a leader of staff, family and children ties and a visit with Santa Claus were II, .(/ 11.....I< ■ ond Ill, I tin, \ vital part of this problem. I thought and will he greatly missed by every also held. mg is ,i hig issue in Westlield that we had that resolved last year. Sixth (iDide Mathematics Teacher, i now. ()ka\. it's actually a huge Juniors and seniors are allowed to Park Middle School, Scotch Plains dial eiu "inpasses several dil- leaveduring their lunch periods. Now. iii smallerprohlems around lovvn. By MICHELLE l.t H()II)I V |\ What / Love About the School w'e are subject to draconian laws SpeciaH\ Written lor The Westfield leader and / For me. the most imminent matter about wearing our quickly snapped District: “There is a great diversity , the parking situation around photos from last year around our Age: 53 of population and a lot of parental West field High School (WHS). So necks, and ONLY on a lanyard. Hometown: Before movinc to support and interest in the children,’’ much has been going on in the past Driving is part of the problem be Clark, Ms. Williams she stated. year or so about this, hut no one has cause that’s how we get to Quizno’s was a Plainfield resi Favorite Topic to really found a solid solution. and Burger King. If we have Open dent. Teach: Ms. W ill Recently, the Town Council took Lunch, then juniors should also be E ducation: Ms. iams loves to teach the current proposal off the table, able to park close to the school in Williams obtained her pre-algebra because and next year's council will have to order to have easy access to their car Bachelor of Arts de students get to decide what to do about the fiasco. during lunchtime. We only have a gree in Elementary “leave the land of The reason w li\ no compromise has measly 40 minutes, you know. Education, Grades K plain arithmetic and through 8 from New been reached is because there will From there arises the problem of learn a new lan never be one that satisfies all parties kids loitering on streets adjacent to ark State College, cur guage, so to speak.” involved as long as the situation is the school like I dgar Road. From rently known as Kean At that time, she the same Changes must he made. personal experience. I can say that University. At noted, the pupils On one side are the students, who there are kids hanging out there no Marygrove Col lege i n can apply all of the think they deserve the right to park on matter what. There is a row of trees Detroit, Mich., she re basic math prin whatever streets they want. On the that block the view from the school, ceived her Master of ciples in a new, ex other side are the residents, who also and therefore it will always he a Arts degree in Teach citing way. deserve the right to have a quiet street popular area to stand around. ing. Currently, she is Mary Ann Williams The Future of devoid of loitering, littering teenagers. Yet only a very small percentage pursuing a supervi Education in Yet, there are factors that are for of students can be included in this sory certificate. America: “We need to become more gotten or not considered when people group. A good number of us are law- Previous Experience: From 1972 competitive and I think there is a lot HAPPY RETIREMENT...Tile staff, children and families of the Westfield Dav stall complaining ah<>ut students' park abiding citizens, just like most of the to 1978, Ms. Williams taught sixth of overlapping in the curriculum that grade at Brunner Elementary School needs to he addressed,” said Ms. Care Center gathered for their 36th annual holiday party on December 11 and ing The issues are usually ones which people who read this paper. Stereo dedicated the evening’s festivities to Vera Calhoun. only impact students, but do not enter typing is never a good thing. Don’t in Scotch Plains. After this posi Williams. “The countries ahead of the minds of adults, especially those let a select few ruin it for the whole. tion, she taught nursery school stu us have done away with re-teaching who do not have children. Those residing near the school have dents and parochial school pupils. basic concepts and have moved stu Educator Turturiello Named first of all. when somebody tells me a right to complain, because the stu In 1987, she returned to the Scotch dents along and ahead." Based on I should he walking to school I want dents I described above do some Plains-Fanwood public school dis workshops she has attended and read them to try and carry my backpack. times become disruptive. However, trict as a sixth grade mathematics ing she has done, Ms. Williams be Master Music Teacher of Year The thought of someone over the age where there are schools, there are teacher. She has held this post ever lieves that, if this can be accom SCOTCH PLAINS-The New Jer ceremony. of 25 trying to lug my 50-pound back kids. When they purchased their since. plished, students would he ahead of sey Music Educators Association "I care for my students like they pack a mile to school twice a day homes they knew that a school was / Knew / Reached My Students the learning curve. (N.IMFA) has named Vincent makes me laugh. I know plenty of kids nearby. They could expect to have When: While doing her post-graduate My Goal As An Educator: “When are my own children." said Mr. Turturiello as the recipient of the who have back problems from trying cars from students, and the students work, Ms. Williams became familiar I retire or even before 1 retire, I Turturiello. "I hope my teaching goes 2004 Master Music Teacher Award. to carry around overloaded backpacks themselves, near their homes. with a variety of teaching strategies would like to help new teachers com beyond the trophies and awards. I try The award will be presented at the day after day during school. .Vly mom I understand that there are cars which appealed to visual learners, au ing into the profession. That is why to teach my students to respect the NJMFA convention in February. can tell you. older folks are especially parked bumper to bumper on some ditory learners and kinesthetic learn I’m going for the supervisory cer hard work of their peers, to care for Mr. Turturiello has been teaching prone to this particular ailment. streets, and in some cases block drive ers. When applying this knowledge to tificate,” she reported. each member of their band, to work in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood public The same principle can be applied ways. The police could ticket those mathematics instruction, she watched Home Fife: Ms. Williams is the hard and to be dedicated so that they to riding a bike. I am sure nobody who do not follow the law regarding students' faces light up when, unbe mother of two sons, Stephen, 25, school district for 25 years. will not only become good During his tenure, he has wants me to lose my balance, and parking and help to avoid the prob knownst to them, they grasped a higher and Peter, 23. Both children are pur musicians hut good people served as the Fine Arts have my backpack pull me down into lems that could arise. A code should level of a mathematics concept. suing careers in education. as well." Supervisor. High School some oncoming traffic. not be imposed upon students who Several o f Mr. Wind Ensemble Director In addition. I live near North Av could potentially hold permits; the Turturiello’s students have enue. where, recently, cars have hit laws are already in the books, they Magnet School Team Wins and Jazz Band Director. entered the music profes two people. It is becoming more and just need to be enforced. A New Jersey native, he sion in education and per more dangerous to be a pedestrian or Money generated from this could graduated Belleville High formance. rider in the streets. negate the need for permits. Addi Bridge-Building Contest School and received a David Heilman, a per f urthermore, driving to school has Bachelor of Arts degree cussionist w ho graduated tionally, since the police seem pretty SCOTCH PLAINS A team of competed successfully in the an become somewhat of a necessity. We and Master of Arts degree in 1995, has played in the liberal about handing out tickets in bridge builders from Union County nual competition for the Magnet all know how busy kids are today from New Jersey City Uni orchestra for the Broad town, why should they be so stingy Magnet High School in Scotch High the past three years. that is a topic for another time. But versity (NJCU) in Music Vincent Turturiello way musical, Swing. He is near the school? Plains captured the top prize in the "We’re very particular about how the truth of the matter is mom doesn't Education. He studied clarinet under currently a featured performer on I am the first to say that I am biased, Advanced Division of the Annual we put it together,” noted Alex. "1 want to bring us to all of our activi David Dworkin of the Metropolitan Broadway in the musical, Slump. I will admit it, 1 am a student and Bridge Building Competition this wouldn’t say we've patented it. but ties and after-school jobs for the rest Opera Orchestra and saxophone un Other students, Whitney Slaten and therefore on the side of my brethren. year hosted by Union County Col no one’s been able to copy the of her life. Plus, there are more and der Charlie "Leeds” Liebowitz. He Troy Simms, have been featured alto Plus, I want to be able to drive to school lege. design successfully yet!" more families where two parents credits much of his teaching success saxophonists with Clark Terry and when I get my license and become part The four Magnet High School The Magnet High School team work. Those kids need a car, if only to Nick Cerratto, the Wind Sym Roland Henna. And. Ethan Nash, of the proud ranks of students who can students built a bridge from tongue has won First Place in the popular to drag their little siblings between phony Director and Percussion Pro Charlie Jackson. Brad Gillett, David drive themselves to school. depressors and dowels that held a competition for the past four years Gumbert Field and Houlihan. fessor at NJCU. Hilton, Charles Dettmar, John But, I think all should consider the record 132.5 pounds, earning them in the novice category three Having a car means independence Known as "Mr. T” hy his students, Br/ozowski and Annmaric Calabrese aforementioned points. 1 don’t have a the First Place finish in a competi years ago, and in the advanced cat and mobility, which is important to a he began his teaching career at Scotch are currently music educators. final solution to the problem; right tion that brings together more than egory for the past three years. person when they live in an area Plains-Fanwood High School in Mr. Turturiello and his wife. Joyce, now there isn't one. Basically, there two dozens teams from I I area Three of the team members, Alex, devoid of public transportation. 1978. At that time, the music have three daughters, Felicia, Gina needs to be some changes made in the high schools. Erie Whitman of Westfield, and Please do not tell us to carpool. program’s enrollment tallied 145 stu and Kristen, who were all state ath behavior of students, but also in how The team credits their continued JonKristoffer Bisda of Rahway, Not only are there are no HOV lanes dents. By 1987, the program grew to letes who played tennis at the college the town reacts to those who break the success to a special “I-beam” de have been competing together since on the circle, but there is also a state 530 pupils with a 280-member level. laws. Instead of remaining static, there sign employed in each bridge build they were freshmen; a new team law that says 17 year olds cannot marching band. As a band director, Mr. Turturiello needs to be some creative work done ing project. member, senior Adam Engletneier drive more than one person un-re- Currently. Mr. Turturiello directs believes that it is very easy to spend that will find a permanent solution to “It’s a special I-beam design of Berkeley Heights, joined the lated to them at one time. Therefore, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High more time at school than with his the problem of the century — parking. we’ve come up with that strength group this year. that generates more cars, but that ens the bridge and allows it to hold School (SPFHS)Wind Ensemble and family. He made it a priority, how "We needed a pair of competent Jazz. Band; both groups have received was not exactly within our control. Georgetown University the weight," explained Alex Clark, ever. to be involved in all of his Last year, WHS students received a hands and an able mind," Alex said numerous awards in national compe daughters' school activities. a senior from Fanwood who has of Adam, their new recruit. survey in homeroom asking about Welcomes MS Resident titions and state festivals. "My family is the reason I was The Seventh Annual Bridge possible solutions to the parking prob MOlJNTAINSIDE-The Office of The Wind Ensemble has received successful as a teacher and part of Building competition took place lem. I thought that any kids living Public Affairs at Georgetown Uni gold ratings in the state concert band why I am receiving this prestigious Rui Lu Named Fellow November 20 in Lite Commons at w ithin a half mile of the school should versity in Washington, D.C. has re festival and has represented the dis award," he noted. Union County College’s Cranford not be eligible to drive, because that's ported that Mountainside resident At John Hopkins Univ. trict at the New Jersey State Gala T hroughout his career. Mr. campus. Teams from I I high Concerts. At the Festival of Music, a only reasonable. Parking in their drive Stephanie I )e Vos has been welcomed FANWOOD Rui Lu, a Johns Turturiello has integrated athletics schools in Union County partici national competition, the W'ind En way is probably closer than any park into the Class of 2007. Stephanie, a Hopkins University sophomore and music to benefit SPFHS stu pated at both the novice and ad semble consistently earned superior ing spot they could possibly procure. 2005 graduate of The American from Fanwood. has been selected dents. Many athletes have partici vanced level. ratings and won the Dr. William I did not choose the option that School, Switzerland, has already as one of tho university’s pated in his ensembles and continue would give driving privileges only to All teams are to build a Truss Revelli Award for "Most Outstand begun matriculating as a freshman in Woodrow Wilson Fellows, a to join the music program. He has seniors. Juniors have the same re bridge using only wooden tongue ing Concert Band" numerous times. the Walsh School of Foreign Ser group of students who locus on coached tournament softball teams sponsibilities and obligations that vice. depressors, wooden dowels, plas The school’s jazz band. “The original research and scholarship for 14 years and has taken his teams seniors do, except we have not yet tic wire tics, string and glue. The Moonglowers,” has been competing while still in their undergraduate to national tournaments in Florida been accepted into college. So then teams are given six weeks to design at the state and national level for 20 and Virginia. www.goleader.com years. and build the structures, which vary again we probably do more stuff. years, is directed by Mr. Turturiello. As a m usic director, Mr. Rui will work with a faculty in length from 36 Li-inches long in The group has qualified for the Turturiello’s groups have distin mentor and receir e research fund the novice division to 57 3A-inches NJIAJE state finals and has placed in guished themselves on a variety of ing to cover travel, equipment or long in the advanced category. Wardlaw-Hartridge Donates the top five bands in the state for the levels. During his career, the march other related costs for four years. At the competition, the bridges past lOyears. In 2001. they were the ing band performed for the New York She will participate in a senior are supported between two tables NJIAJE state champions. At the Fes Giants, New Jersey Generals, and the year seminar in which their origi and weighed down with I Vt pound Gifts for Children in Need tival of Music, the group has consis New York Jets. The band was selected nal work will be analyzed as part free weights until they collapse. tently been selected as the "Out as the "Best Marching Band" in the EDISON — Members of Ellen ot a discussion ol the major intel Alex said the Magnet High team ’s Union County areas. standing Jazz Band” at the award Annual New York Columbus Day Colandreaand Debbie Kendall’s fifth lectual questions in her field. bridge held 132.5 pounds to win Since September, the independent Parade and the ensemble performed grade classes at The Wardlaw- Rui intends to focus Iter re the competition ... and the team of school's three divisions of Lower Cuppa Sworn in as in the "Real People" variety show. Hartridge School in Edison collected search on "The Commercializa- seniors with a knack for engineer School. Middle School and Upper Through his efforts. SPFHS was new toys and games donated for the tion of China's Education.” ing and design walked about with a Member of NJ Bar School have run food drives, a used named a Grammy Signature School Starfish Foundation in Plainfield. She is the daughter ot Shuttling First Place plaque and something coat drive, a blood drive, and various WESTFIELD - Frank Coppa. a of the Arts. Recently, the Paper Mill The gifts will be distributed to Lu and attended Westfield High even more rewarding: "Bragging fundraisers for charities on the local, 1996 graduate of Westfield High Playhouse nominated the SPFHS Pit children in need in the Middlesex/ School. rights." said Alex. Mate and uwtuvtul level School, was recently sworn in as a Orchestra for a Rising Stat Award for member of the New Jersey Bar in a their rendition of Anything Goes. private ceremony officiated by the Additionally. The Moonglowers Honorable Robert Passero, won MacDonald's Tri-State Jazz More Community News Assigment Judge of Passaic County. Championship. The group has also Mr. Coppa is a 2000 graduate of performed with the Brecker Broth Rutgers College, where he majored r \ i ers at the Village Gate in Manhattan, in anthropology. While an under the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, ■ ' 1 ' 1 Trip to Casinos Is Planned graduate at Rutgers College. Mr. and was a featured ensemble at the 1 Coppa was a four-year competitor on Atlantic City Convention Hall the Rutgers University Men’s Var To Help Homeless Animals sity Swim Team and a Big East Acedemic All Star. Mr. Coppa gradu Power Wheelchairs m i v t v t w o ..., 4 TV- i i r i M lllllU td uti.il m ill, ISa.gsiS Juiniui U t U M - Are Made Available will aSSiit a la,,.,lay v nr weed H* fdwltet. feed and pnwidfe Cmntivn m 2003. tour to the Mohegan Sun and veterinary care for homeless cats and As a law student, Mr. Coppa was a To Seniors, Disabled Boxwoods casinos on S day and dogs. reciepient of the Reed Rotary Schol COUNTY - The Senior Mobility Monday. February 15 ami 6. Reser- To reserve a place on the tour, arship and the Law School Dean's Program makes available to senior vations must be made h Monday. please call Progressive Trav el at (908) Scholarship. He was the lead article citizens and the permanently dis January 5. 688-8787. The cost is $ 159 per per editor for the Journal of Law and abled power (electric) wheelchairs The tour will includ. scorted son for double hotel room occupancy Religion at the University. While in at no cost to the recipient, if thev motor coach transport n from and $225 per person for single hotel law school. Mr. Coppa worked for qualify. Union, an overnight , room occupancy. - 1 at the the Disciplinary Review Board in The power wheelchairs are pre Mohegan Sun Resort an, isino. a In addition to motor coach trans Trenton, the Union County sided to those who cannot walk and T k five-hour visit to the Fox >ds Ca- portation, the overnight hotel stay, Prosecuter's Office and completed cannot self-propel a manual wheel BRIM.IV, JOY FOR OTHERS...Pamela Y ulo of Piwatawav left. Rachel sino. two buffet meal- I $30 in two buffet meals and the gaming an externship with the Philadelphia chair in. their home, and who me Cleaver of Cranford. Peler Minnium of Scolch Plains, and Tomim llaborak of gaming coupons. coupons, the price includes free part Board of Education Office of Gen additional guidelines of the progra- Edison, right, check out the donations given hv their classmates and the middle All proceeds frott thi. dp will ing in Union, baggage handling at eral Council Mr Coppa is currently No deposit is required To find out srh Cover of Chambers Directory Will H i SUSAN XI. D O lG H K R n Spes lath Wnrrm for JTk Westfield Leode’ and the hmes SC O T C H PLAINS "Tonight...tajve a big. deep breath, Be Graced by Chos Graphite Sketch relax and enjdy the season that God has given you." suggested Bobbie llvMAKH.OI m o r a n o ored pencils and watercolors. She is a wonderful group of people," Olsen, musicjal director of "From Am'?./, t' i l>" Ar tfrid leader and The Times has exhibited at Galeria Callers she shared. "It is a joy to be around Heaven’s Thfone" as he spoke to other people who have an interest WEST FI HU ) — Mixed media the audience on opening night at in art." ,l Mary f ho has always loved the Evangel Church in Scotch Another thing that gives Cho a painl, and a recent, sell-directed Plains. Tire deep breath sure did ,recr move now allow s her to lot of joy is sharing her talent with feel good, and what followed was the community. As a volunteer with Jevote more time to her art. even better. I have been painting since I the WAA Senior Outreach pro Presented hy congregants from gram. she visits senior centers and was a child," said Cho, who lives seven or eight churches in the area. community centers w here she con in Westfield, in a recent interview "The church Ivithout walls" is w hat ducts classes once a week in water with The Wes!field Leader and The it is named, hut it is a little slice of colors, collage, sculpture and other Stun h Plains Eanwood limes. "1 heaven. Weill, actually, the show is w as fortunate to have teachers who media. supposed to be set in heaven with She is also a parent volunteer encouraged and developed my ar the cottontail fluffs of material, for the Habitat Club at Franklin tistic abilities." ethereal lighting, and a fog ma Elementary School, and a member "Recently I stopped working full chine that erpits just enough mys of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club. time so that I can spend more time ticism for effect. working on my art, she contin Cho was recently commissioned Susan M Dougherty for The Westfield L eeder and The Times White-socked angels processed VOICES FROM HEAVEN...Mary, played by a talented Dena DePasquale, by the Westfield Area Chamber of ued. onto the multi-tiered stage; they duets with Mare Perella. while lead angel storyteller and creative director "Woman in a I-loppy Hat." pencil Commerce to create a cover for The mother of two moved with drawing, hy Mary Cho, 11x14 kept coming and coming —almost Dave Shirk, center, provides choral hack up in “Trust His Heart.*’ their member directory. It is Clio's her family, which includes hus 100 of them in all. else would one expect from a Clio band, Arthur, to Westfield from and the Westfield Art Association graphite pencil drawing of the "There are comforters, angels, Two Jumbotron screens on either Rialto Theatre which graces the Award-winning animator from a West Windsor, 4 1/2 years ago. (WAA) Members Exhibit. all around us...through faith we side of the auditorium came alive cover of the directory. company called Quiet Man in New “The Westfield Art Association will see the angels." the director with scudding clouds, then scenes told us. And he is right. from old Bethlehem, and Jesus as a York City. Emund Nal/aro. who portrayed When Kalthi Olsen, a striking child on the hillside. Throughout the Times Reporter Doles Out The Angel Gabriel, is a block buster talent in voice and stage presence. His background is im Trophies For Issues, Folks pressive. but no one's bio is listed in the program. That is because this is a night that is not billed as a Who Made This Year Unique performance, but instead a gift to tile community front the believers By FRED BOSS! the county parks. on the stage and behind the scenes Spec lulls Written jut The Westfield leader and the limes Most l 'nfairly Ignored ( ombat that have put together an amended December is typically the time Veteran of the Iraq War: cantata with additional songs, lyr to sum up the events of the year. Shoshanna Johnson, the African- ics and narration to make it their We’ll leave the naming of the "Man American Army Specialist held as OH It. With a little digging, however, ‘'Harden Path," oil, hy Mars Cho, of the Year" to Time magazine and a Prisoner of War after being cap lit r 20 the raking of the year’s top news tured in the same ambush as Army this reporter was able to interview stories to the Associated Press Private Jessica Lynch. The latter the lead angel Gabriel, only to find Cho grew up in Nebraska, and Instead, here are a few other went on to gain celebrity, a telex i- out that this singer had come to received a bachelor’s degree in trophies we'd like to hand out for sion movie and her own book, America 13 years ago from the painting and art history from 2003: while Johnson got none of those Philippines. He was in the travel Barnard College, a Master of Arts Rest Image of the Year: The rewards. ing Broadway production of Miss degree in English from Columbia toppling of the Saddam Hussein Rest Free Advertising far the Saigon 10 years ago, and then look over the lead on Broadway in the University, and a Master of Busi statue in downtown Baghdad in Republican Tarty: Talk radio. Susan M Dougherty tor The Westfield Leader and The Times ness Administration in Marketing April. Most Entertaining Presidential AMONG ANGELS... A crowd of angels surrounds Jesus as lie is being sent to same show for three years at the from the University of Chicago. Second’Rest Im age o f the Year: C a n d id a te : The R e verend Al change the world in Torn Curtain Productions’ Heaven's Throne. end of the 1990s. For I 5 years she worked as an The Florida Marlins celebrating Sharpton. Nalzaro told The Westfield economist and in business devel their World Championship at Yan Presidential Candidate Who's blonde anjjel sang, you thought night, the screens echoed the narra Leader and The Scotch Plains- opment. About a year ago, Cho kee Stadium. Star Shined the Hrightest and you were hi heaven. She admon tion and songs. Eanwood limes that he is now just Creative director Dave Shirk is not downsized herself from her most Photo Op of the Year: President Hriefest: General Wesley Clark ished a dark-skinned, handsome happy “singing for the Lord" in recent position as a business de George W, Bush’s secret visit to Pulitzer Prize/Tahloid Cat Jesus, "Go Change the World." only the featured angel storyteller, this production. Such is the caliber veloper for a publisher, so as to be the troops in Iraq on Thanksgiving egory: The Notional Enquirer. The hauntiilg refrain repeats in the hut also the one who has put together of talent in the show. able to work from home. She now Day. whose exposd on Rush Limbaugh finale, and When it does, we know the outstanding video work. The ed As the fog machine misted the stage works on business development Fashion Statem ent a j the Year: reminded the talk radio king that we are the ones charged to do so. iting alone is masterful, but what Continued on Page /,? projects on a consulting basis. The light-colored combat bools he had a drug problem. Clio's artistic media range from worn with business suits by Paul D ouhle-C rossers o f the Year: nils and graphite pencils to col- Bremer, Presidential Envoy to Iraq. The French government. Inexplicable Hollywood Rela Parents of the Year: Kathy and Tour of Historic Homes Benefits In 2004, A&E will focus tionship I liut Has Lasted l.onger Tom Hilton, the proud parents of heavily oil the musically Ilian .Anyone Expected: Demi Paris and Nicky. inclined in our area. Moore. 42, and Ashton Kutchcr, Siblings of the Year: Qusay and Your input is welcome. 26. Uday Hussein. Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit E-mail oH[< poleiultT.coin Vnluckiest Creatures in Union Train Wreck Marriage of the C ounty: The geese that inhabited Year: Liza Minnelli and David G est. B\ MAKYEOI MORANO over the tri-state area." commented through the professional care and Spet tails Written foe’Tke Westfield leaflet ami The limes preservation of a historic country 57 Issue of the Year (Westfield): Katharine lladow, the Arboretum's SP-F High “Les Miserables, Parking, be it downtown, the decks. Neither torrential downpours nor gale Director of Public Information. estate. Temple Emanu-EI and Westfield force winds could dampen the spirits of Proceeds of the tour will support Reeves Reed Arboretum is located High School. those attending Thursday's Fifteenth Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a subur at 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit For Reaches Homeless and Needy Issue of the Year (S c o tc h Annual House Tour to benefit Reeves- ban conservancy dedicated to envi more information, log on to their Plains): The battle of the cam Reed Arboretltm in Summit. ronmental and horticultural educa website at www.reeves- This year, five notable Summit tion. and to the enjoyment of nature reedarboretum.org WESTFIELD On December 16 In keeping with the theme of 'Les paign brochures between the homes in Tudor and Georgian de at St Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, Miserables,' the students are not only Democrats and Republicans over signs were part of the tour. The homes the east of this year's Scotch Plains entertaining at St. Helen’s this holi the true size of the municipal prop presented the house "tourists” with a Fanwood High School show, "Les day season hut seeking opportuni erty tax hike. selection of English country living Miserables," entertained area home ties throughout the community to Issue of the Year (Fanwood): New CD and DVD charm, eclectic contemporary Euro less and needy at a Christmas party. show support for the needy. Just how large the Chelsea As pean style and contemporary el The event marked a commitment by Student performers Ryan Aspell sisted Living Facility will get. egance. Mott of the homes were the cast to live up to the values com and Corey Fineman have organized Rest Public Relations for a Releases Jingle Jangle decorated foil the upcoming holidays mended in the great novel about "the the cast to support the “Yes. We Newly Released Movie: Having in lights, Christmas trees, and gar bums (RCA BMG Heritage) featur downtrodden" hy engaging with the Care" soup kitchen. The soup kitchen the film’s star run for and then get Bv ANDY lands. Many collections of personal GOLIIKNBERG ing informative liner notes as well as area’s needy ami homeless. is housed in the Zion Lutheran elected as Governor of California Christmas memorabilia and treasures Spec Utils Wntten for The brilliant new remastered sound. (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Westfield leasier ami The Times “l es Miserables", to debut March Church in Clark, where a commu Universal Music has just released Inheritor of the Donald Nixon- added to the uniqueness of each Id , 2004, at the Scotch Plains- nity organization including Dr From Epic Records comes "Lost SACD ■.tirruund-sound versions of Hilly Carter-Roger Clinton Em home. Fanwood High School, entertained Sanford Fineman of Scotch Plains Dogs,” a double-disc set of rarities The Who’s ‘Tommy” as well as Elton barrassing Presidential Brother One of thi* Tudor style homes in millions in countries around the gathers donated food, prepares meals and unreleased tracks John’s “Gpm * Weather perm 111ing Thursday, Decem ber 25, 2003 A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication CTIln' BJrotfirlii TLr.'uVrandThe Scotch Plains - Fam.ood 11M1 S Sports Section Sec it all in color at! Pages 9-14 jioleader.com T h e W e e k in S p o r t s