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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 31, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Historical Society Raises $670,000 to Restore Reeve House By MICHAEL J. POLLACK thus far, the group has raised $670,000. Cronin, a vice president of the Histori- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Tomorrow, June 1, the society will cal Society, said William Edgar Reeve WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- mail a solicitation and brochure to took part on the committee to raise torical Society updated the council every household in town. funds for the World War I Memorial. on its goal to raise $800,000 to re- Mr. Shepherd said Union County, In addition, the Reeves were respon- store the four-acre Reeve House prop- which “puts all the buildings up that sible for establishing the WestfieldY. erty at 314 Mountain Avenue, saying mar our town…ought to help us out and Ms. Cronin also said the family it has completed more than 80 per- do something that’s going to be nice.” sold the land that would become cent of its goal. Overall, Mr. Shepherd said, “I think Mindowaskin Park to the town. “So, The council and the historical soci- we’re safely on our way. I’d like to get if it were not for the Reeve family, we ety reached an agreement to restore it done, so I can go back and retire.” wouldn’t have those treasures that we the Reeve House and add a “carriage- Mayor Andy Skibitsky invited the have today,” she said. type” structure to it that would pro- group to kick off its fundraising events In other business, Third Ward Coun- vide a home for the society’s resources at the next public meeting to get the cilman and Public Safety, Transpor- and archives. word out on TV-36. tation and Parking Committee Chair- In an April 8, 2004 Westfield Leader Providing background, Sherry CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 editorial, former Westfield Historical Society President Don Mokrauer said, WF Fire Department Ceremony Honors Kelly Sr. “With apologies to Voltaire, I main- tain that if a permanent home for the Westfield Historical Society did not exist, it would be necessary to invent one.” David Samsky for The Westfield Leader Bill Shepherd, a Golf Edge resi- A LASTING TRIBUTE… Morgan’s Rifles, a Revolutionary War re-enactment group, fires off a salute in honor of fallen dent and member of the Westfield United States war veterans. They were joined by members of Lambs Artillery, another reenactment organization. See Historical Society Board of Trustees, additional photos at goleader.com/photos. said the 1875 Victorian dwelling, which William Edgar Reeve’s sons, Edgar and Ralph, ceded to Westfield GOP to Run Write-In Campaign in 1985, would be “turned into a museum. Not a house museum with a living room and dining room, but a For Dist. 22 Legislative Race museum with rotating exhibits. “It will be a museum, cultural cen- By JENNA NIERSTEDT there are eight competitive Senate races can Chairman Phil Morin said the ter and headquarters for the historical Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and nine challenged Assembly races. 22nd legislative district, which in- society and, hopefully, for some other

AREA – This Tuesday’s Primary Registered voters who have desig- cludes Scotch Plains and Fanwood, volunteer organizations in town.” Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader races in legislative districts 20, 21 and nated themselves as Democrats or Re- would feature a Republican write-in Mr. Shepherd said $800,000 would FIRED UP…On Monday morning, Westfield firefighter personnel received 22, covering Union County, feature publicans, have previously voted in a campaign for the vacant State Senate “provide the group enough money to service awards. Above, volunteer firefighter Daniel Kelly Sr., standing with his candidates for the State Senate and Primary of the party of their choice, or and General Assembly seats for the put the Reeve House in a position sons, Deputy Chief David Kelly, left, and Fire Chief Daniel Kelly Jr., right, General Assembly, as well as local have never voted in a Primary may Republican line on the November where it could be occupied” by fund- receives the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award for 50 years of service. council and mayoral positions. Few take part in the June Primary. ballot. Under state Primary rules, if ing the completion of architectural WESTFIELD – The following per- Sawicki received a Unit Citation for contain competitive races. Statewide, Locally, Union County Republi- no candidate has filed by the April 9 plans, along with new electrical, sonnel received Westfield Fire De- incident occurring at 238 South Av- deadline, the Primary candidate who plumbing, air conditioning and exter- partment recognition at a ceremony enue in Fanwood on May 15. receives at least 100 votes becomes nal decorations. Internal decorations on Monday, May 28: Firefighter Harry Keen received a Annual Memorial Day the official candidate and will run for would be left to volunteers. Volunteer Firefighter Daniel Kelly Civilian Service Award for actions election in November. After raising the $800,000, the his- Sr. received the Distinguished Vol- at Scotch Plains structure fire while The Republican Committee has torical society would then focus on unteer Service Award for 50 years of off duty on November 1, 2006. Parade Honors Veterans endorsed Rose McConnell of North accumulating between $500,000 and devoted and extraordinary volunteer Firefighter Daniel Maglione re- By LIZA KATZ and the Iraq War. Mr. Farley gave a brief Plainfield for the GOP State Senate $600,000 to put up the adjacent build- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader service, 1956-2006. ceived an Actions Off Duty Award history of the Memorial Day tradition chairman. If Ms. McConnell gets the ing. Lt. Scott Mazza, Firefighter Angelo regarding an obstructed airway on WESFIELD – Westfielders gath- from its beginnings just after the Civil nod, she will face the winner of the Mr. Shepherd said despite the lack Bencivenga and Firefighter Robert infant on October 31, 2006. ered Monday to remember those who War until the present. He reflected on CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of any general solicitations to the town have fought in the armed services for the personal lives of those lost, recog- the United States at the annual Me- nizing that these people are “not just a morial Day parade. name or a number, [but] someone like Freeholders OK $414.4-Mil. The parade began at 9 a.m. at the us.” Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky World War I Memorial on East Broad also spoke on the importance of Me- Street and North Av- morial Day. Budget; Taxes Up 5.27 Percent enue, where Peter After Kerry Stubbs By PAUL J. PEYTON ers will pay $13.7 million, a hike of Hogaboom, com- sang “God Bless Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $791,604, with the homeowners pay- mander of Post No. 3 America,” wreaths ELIZABETH – The Union County ing an average of $1,679. The county of the American Le- were laid at the vari- freeholders on Thursday night tax in Fanwood will be $3.8 million, gion in Westfield, led ous war monuments adopted a $414.4-million budget that or $183,771 over last year, with the opening ceremo- in honor of those who calls for taxes to be increased in 18 of homeowners paying $1,413, or $68 nies. Mr. Hogaboom fought in all Ameri- the 21 municipalities as part of a over last year. recognized soldiers can wars and con- $238.6-million tax levy. County taxes Mountainside will pay $6.2 million, currently serving in flicts, especially will jump 5.27 percent, or $11.6 mil- an increase of $155,348, with taxpay- Iraq and Afghani- those who lost their lion – about $66 per household ers paying $2,094, or $56 per house- stan, as well as those lives, were wounded, countywide. Taxes will drop in hold, over last year. County purpose who have fought in missing in action or Garwood and Winfield and remain taxes will drop in Garwood by $101,854, past wars. He then taken as prisoners of flat in Union. to $2.01 million, with taxpayers seeing introduced American David Samsky for The Westfield Leader war. Lambs Artillery Prior to adopting the budget, the free- a decrease of $54, to $1,115. Legion chaplain Al ON THE CATWALK…Mrs. Union presented cannon holders approved a resolution to amend Elizabeth will pay the highest over- Riker, who offered an County, Sherryl Pascal of Westfield, volleys, and Jack the spending plan by utilizing $800,000 all tax, at $27.5 million, followed by opening prayer, and engages the crowd as she moves Panosh, curator of the in previously held escrow monies as a Union, $23.9 million, Summit, $23.8 down East Broad Street in the Grand Marshal Au- Westfield Memorial Day parade. Westfield Town Bell, revenue item, thus reducing the tax levy million, and Westfield. gust “Gus” Pirrone. tolled bells in remem- that had been $239.4 million. Locally, average assessments are The Westfield High School march- brance. To conclude the ceremony, Ted Freeholder Al Mirabella, chairman $181,500 in Westfield, $121,000 in ing band played “The Star-Spangled Schlosberg of the New Jersey Work- of the board’s fiscal committee, said Scotch Plains, $85,000 in Fanwood, Banner,” after which Mr. Hogaboom shop for the Arts performed “Taps,” the county has been “working for $100,000 in Garwood and $160,600 discussed the two monuments recently and a closing prayer was offered. some time on getting this money back” in Mountainside. erected in town to commemorate wars The parade began immediately af- from Blue Cross Blue Shield. He said In addition to the county tax, the in the nation’s past. His son, Thomas terwards, led by the Westfield Police, Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader the insurance monies were freed up public information department also Hogaboom, created Westfield’s World veterans’ groups, Mr. Pirrone and the ROLL OUT THE GREEN CARPET...Andrew Shue, left, organized a special premiere of Gracie, parts of which were filmed in Westfield, at the Maplewood out of escrow to be used to reduce the provided numbers for the open-space War II memorial as his Eagle Scout mayor and town council. Numerous Theater on Tuesday night. The film, about a high-schooler chasing her dream of county tax increase over last year. tax. Westfield will pay an average of project; he was inspired by Kevin local organizations also participated, playing soccer, was inspired by the life of Elisabeth Shue. Above, stars Andrew Under the revised tax levy, the $105, an $8 increase over 2006. Other Devaney’s earlier project, a memorial including the fire department, Emer- Shue, Carly Schroeder and Elisabeth Shue and director Davis Guggenheim county purpose tax for Westfield will towns are as follows: Scotch Plains, to the Korean War. gency Medical Service, Sons and attend the “green carpet” premiere. See additional photos at goleader.com/ be $23.6 million, an increase of $75, $6 over last year; Fanwood, $63, Patrick Tighe of Westfield and Bob Daughters of the American Revolu- photos; look for a special feature in next week’s Arts & Entertainment section. $1,187,902 over last year. The aver- a $4 increase; Garwood, $50, down a Farley of Mountainside, members of tion, WHS color guard and marching age assessed home in Westfield will dollar, and Mountainside, $95, a $6 their respective Veterans of Foreign band, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. pay $2,298 in county taxes, or $123 increase. Mountainside’s open-space Wars posts, both addressed the group, The festivities ended with a closing Construction Gets Underway over last year. Scotch Plains taxpay- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 recognizing those who lost their lives ceremony at Fairview Cemetery. Af- during conflicts throughout American terwards, the American Legion hosted history. They cited, in particular, those a barbecue open to participants and For New Charlie Brown’s involved in the current War on Terror spectators alike. By WAYNE BAKER sate for the board’s concerns, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader revised design received board ap- SCOTCH PLAINS — Work on proval. replacing the Charlie Brown’s Mr. Chmiel said area residents Steakhouse in Scotch Plains began would likely see activity, but little last week. Ray Chmiel, a vice presi- change, at the site for several weeks dent with Charlie Brown’s, said the while foundation work is occurring. company still expects to meet its La- He estimated it would be about six bor Day opening target. The restau- weeks until new framing makes the rant was destroyed in an early morn- progress at the site more apparent. ing fire on January 24. The design of the restaurant is a The spring’s wet weather prevented blend of both traditional and modern a scheduled April 16 groundbreaking elements, Mr. Chmiel said. The left ceremony, which was not resched- side and colonnaded entry pay hom- uled. Weather was not the only hurdle age to the area’s Colonial past, with the company needed to clear – the design elements such as clapboard initial design for the new building and red brick. The right side’s exte- was rejected by the Scotch Plains rior will be more modern looking, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Planning Board in March as “looking with a stuccoed exterior and win- FLYING HIGH…Blue Devil Adam Bergo soared 43’3.75” to place second in the triple jump at the North Jersey, Section 2 Group 4 track tournament in South like a shopping center,” according to dows with large curved awnings above Plainfield on May 26. Bergo also won the high jump with a clearance of 6’4”. Mr. Chmiel. them for a Palladian appearance.

David Samsky for The Westfield Leader Mr. Chmiel said the design was Mr. Chmiel expressed the PAGE INDEX IN REMEMBERANCE…Peter Hogaboom, left, delivers a speech to commemo- adjusted in informal meetings fol- company’s appreciation of customer Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 18 rate those who have served the nation while, left to right, Bob Farley, Patrick lowing the planning board’s initial loyalty and its interest in seeing the Editorial ...... 4, 8 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 20 Tighe and Mayor Andrew Skibitsky look on. rejection. Once adjusted to compen- restaurant rebuilt quickly. Community ... 6-8 Real Estate .... 12-19 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, May 31, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield 2007 Road Man Charged With Improvements Assault Following WESTFIELD – The Westfield Town Police Pursuit Engineering Department announced that By SUZETTE F. STALKER the following road improvement projects Specially Written for The Westfield Leader have been placed in the proposed Westfield municipal budget for the fis- WESTFIELD – Police arrested a cal year 2007. Summit man last week inside a house Assessable projects: Dorian Place, on the 100 block of Eaglecroft Road Ward 4, Construct new curbs and resur- in Westfield, where he had fled in an face; Dorian Court, Ward 4, Construct attempt to elude police who were new curbs and resurface. seeking to arrest him on an outstand- Road improvements: Madison Av- ing warrant. enue, Ward 1, Construct new curbs and resurface; Seneca Avenue, Ward 1, Con- Patrol Officers Leonard Lugo and struct new curbs and resurface (town John Tango of the Westfield Police line to Coleman); Kimball Avenue, Ward Department initially approached 2, Reconstruct shoulders and resurface Christopher J. Turner, 32, on the 600 (Jefferson to Wychwood); Mohican block of Clark Street at 12:51 a.m. on Drive, Ward 2, Resurface; Clifton Street, May 23, police said. Ward 3, Resurface (Tice to Beverly); They had observed him acting sus- Grove Street, Ward 3, Construct new piciously, peering through the win- curbs and resurface (Central to Rahway); dows of parked cars while pulling Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader Downer Street, Ward 4, Construct new along a bicycle, according to Police THE BAND’S ALL HERE...The U.S. Marine Corps Band performs for the large curbs and resurface (Osborne to South); SHARING THE NEWS...Tom Sloan, left, of Westfield shares his copy of The crowd during Monday’s annual Memorial Day Parade. See additional parade Dorian Road, Ward 4, Construct new Sergeant Scott Rodger. Westfield Leader newspaper with a friendly passerby in Istanbul, Turkey two Turner gave the officers his correct photos at goleader.com/photos. curbs and resurface (Hyslip to Rahway). weeks ago. In turn, Mr. Sloan reads the Turkish newspaper from the gentleman, 2007 Transportation Trust Fund: who was from Iran. They were sightseeing at the famous Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s name but two different addresses, Sgt. Highland Avenue, Ward 1, Construct imperial Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I. Mr. Sloan is a security executive who travels Rodger said. When an investigation new curbs and resurface (Birch Avenue the world, after having retired from the Secret Service where he was a personal revealed Turner was wanted on an POLICE BLOTTER to Mountain Avenue). bodyguard to Presidents from Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton. outstanding criminal warrant out of Newark, police attempted to arrest him. As he was being handcuffed, the suspect allegedly struck Officer Lugo Westfield being a disorderly person. All three were Local Disctricts to Hold Primary Elections in the forearm with a closed fist and Saturday, May 19, a resident of the 200 released with a summons. pushed the bicycle at Officer Tango block of Scotch Plains Avenue reported that Fanwood CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 two motor vehicles she owns sustained A business on South Avenue reported before fleeing on foot. Officer Lugo damage during the overnight hours. The that, sometime between May 7 and 25, Democratic Primary between incum- Quattrocchi, Wallace Shackell, Jr. and Mahr, a Democrat, and Republican sustained a minor injury to his fore- front right-side window on one vehicle was someone broke into a vehicle and stole a bent Nicholas Scutari of Linden and Robert Reilly in November. Mr. Van Patricia Lindsey, the wife of former arm and declined medical attention, apparently shattered with a rock, although radio, DVD player and navigation system challenger William Campbell of Blake replaces Freeholder Adrian councilman Chester Lindsey. Run- police said. nothing was reported missing from the ve- while the vehicle was parked on the pre- North Plainfield. Mapp, who was bounced from the ning with Mayor Mahr are incum- Police tracked Turner to the home hicle. On the second vehicle, the roof above mises awaiting repair. Mr. Morin said he believes Ms. party’s line by the county’s Demo- bents Katherine Mitchell and Joseph on Eaglecroft Road, which he en- the passenger-side door was torn and a radio Tuesday, May 22, Bryan P. Pitts, 50, of McConnell has a chance in November cratic organization in his quest for a Higgins. They face opposition from tered, locking the door behind him. faceplate was removed. Stroudsburg, Pa. was arrested on an out- because of the “questions raised” about second term. Mr. Mapp was to have Republicans Janek Anthony Skutnick Additional officers were called to the Saturday, May 19, Elaine M. Wolfe, standing Union Township warrant after a an information subpoena served to Mr. run on the Reform Democrats’ line. and Joel Stroz. Democrats hold a 6-0 scene and surrounded the perimeter 64, of Westfield was arrested on the 200 motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. block of Livingston Street on a Westfield Tuesday, May 22, a resident of the 200 Scutari’s office earlier in the year regard- In the 20th legislative district, which majority on the council. of the house, Sgt. Rodger said. contempt of court criminal warrant with block of South Avenue reported that some- ing the widening federal investigation includes Elizabeth, Kenilworth, In Mountainside, Mayor Robert The owner of the home, who was bail of $500. She was transported to one attempted to steal her identity and get into grants awarded to organizations. Roselle and Union, incumbent Demo- Viglianti is unopposed in the Primary there at the time, acknowledged that Westfield police headquarters, processed a mortgage in her name. The district’s General Assembly crat Senator Ray Lesniak and Repub- and in the General Election for a Turner was a friend and that she al- and subsequently released on her own Friday, May 25, Ryan E. Costanza, 26, candidates are incumbent Democrats lican Linda Gagliano, a member of the sixth, four-year term. Borough Coun- lowed him to stay there. A search of recognizance pursuant to the municipal of South Plainfield was arrested on an Jerry Green and Linda Stender and Union Township Board of Education, cilman Glenn Mortimer is also seek- the home was conducted and Turner court judge’s directive. outstanding North Hunterdon warrant Republican Bryan Des Rochers. Mr. are unopposed for their respective par- ing re-election. He is joined on the was found hiding in the basement, Saturday, May 19, Sabrina A. Edwards, after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Morin said the Union County Repub- ties in the Primary. Although Assem- ticket by newcomer Jeff Wass, who Sgt. Rodger said. He was arrested at 30, of New Brunswick was arrested at Friday, May 25, Shatoyia S. Johnson, lican Committee has endorsed Rob- blymen Neil Cohen and Joe Cryan are will replace 25-year veteran Council- 1:08 a.m. Westfield police headquarters on a Hill- 20, of Maplewood was arrested on an side contempt of court traffic warrant. outstanding Orange warrant after a motor ert Gatto of North Plainfield as the officially registered as the Democratic man Werner Schon, who is not seek- Turner was charged with aggra- She was processed and released after post- vehicle stop on South Avenue. GOP write-in candidate to run in General Assembly candidates, the ing re-election. No Democrats have vated assault on a police officer, re- ing $90 bail. Saturday, May 26, Jevon W. Scott, 22, of November with Mr. Des Rochers. Republican slots remain open. Mr. filed for mayor or council. sisting arrest, obstructing the admin- Saturday, May 19, Charles W. Brooks, Plainfield was arrested on outstanding war- When reached by The Westfield Morin said the GOP committee had In Garwood, incumbent Democrat istration of law, hindering apprehen- 29, of Matawan was arrested on Central rants out of Newark and Plainfield after a Leader, Mr. Des Rochers said he thought not formally endorsed anyone for a Councilman Charles Lombardo will sion and possession of less than 50 Avenue near Park Street on a Keansburg motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. it was “important to have a full tank” on write-in campaign as of May 25. run for a council seat with newcomer grams of marijuana. contempt of court traffic warrant. Brooks Saturday, May 26, Betty A. Henderson, the ticket and welcomed Mr. Gatto as Hillside voters will decide the sec- Stephen Napolitano, a partner in a Sgt. Rodger said the suspected was a passenger in a motor vehicle that 47, of Plainfield was arrested on out- “a great complement” to his campaign. ond-ward runoff contest between in- Springfield accounting firm, a mem- marijuana was found in Turner’s was stopped for a motor-vehicle viola- standing warrants out of Newark and Both Mr. Morin and Mr. Des Rochers cumbent Deborah Stroud and Shelly ber of the borough’s planning board pocket during a search pursuant to his tion. He was transported to Westfield Plainfield after a motor vehicle stop on police headquarters, processed and re- South Avenue. said they believed the GOP candidates Bates because the May 8 election and treasurer of the borough’s recre- arrest. Turner was held at Westfield leased after posting $217 bail. Saturday, May 26, a resident of Burns for General Assembly would have a winner did not receive 50 percent of ation commission. police headquarters pending the set- Sunday, May 20, William Lopez, 22, Way reported that someone attempted to good chance at defeating Ms. Stender the total vote, as the Hillside govern- They will face off against Republi- ting of bail and was subsequently of Garwood was arrested during a motor fraudulently sell him/her an item worth and Mr. Green in November. ment requires. Hillside has a non- cans Anthony Sytko, a law student who transported to the Union County jail. vehicle stop at East Broad Street and $1,400 on eBay, which had already been “I see Green as the more vulnerable partisan type of government. came within 25 tallies of winning a Karen Terrace on an outstanding Cranford sold to another individual. of the two,” said Mr. Morin. “He con- In municipal races in November, council seat in 2004, and Dennis Clark, criminal warrant with bail of $500. He Sunday, May 27, Dennis A. sistently voted against legislation that the Westfield Town Council will have a supervisor/dispatcher for a medical was turned over to Cranford authorities. Panzavecchia, 25, of Chatham was arrested would support unions. I think that both a competitive race between Republi- courier in South Plainfield. Mr. Clark WF Council Sunday, May 20, Tanya A. Bachman, on an outstanding Westfield warrant after a Bryan and Robert, with strong union cans Frank Arena (first ward), Jo Ann ran unsuccessfully for council last year. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 42, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He was police headquarters on a Woodbridge con- subsequently charged with possession of backgrounds, will garner support from Neylan (second ward), Mark Republican incumbent Victor man Mark Ciarrocca spoke about an tempt of court traffic warrant. She was drug paraphernalia, police said. non-traditional Republican bases.” Ciarrocca (third ward) and Jim Foerst DeFillippo is not seeking a second term. “emergency text-message system.” processed and released after posting $250 Scotch Plains In response, Assemblyman Green (fourth ward) and Democrats Ross Clark, Elizabeth, Rahway and Mr. Ciarrocca said the text-mes- bail. Wednesday, May 23, a resident of said, “The unions are supporting me, Katz (first ward), Bruce Regenstreich Scotch Plains do not have municipal sage system would “blast” out texts Sunday, May 20, a resident of the 200 Hunter Avenue reported that someone and I stood up for the taxpayers of New (second ward), Matt Sontz (third elections this year. to all interested residents to inform block of Prospect Street reported the theft of stole four bicycles from his unlocked Jersey. To use that as a reason to feel ward) and Lenore Scurry (fourth Of all registered voters affiliated them about, for example, heavy rains a black and gray Trek bicycle from the front shed. The bicycles were valued at ap- that I’m vulnerable, I really feel that he ward). The Republicans are all in- with a party, 20.82 percent turned out or a street closing. lawn of her residence. Police said the bi- proximately $650, police said. needs to talk to people in New Jersey.” cumbents, with the exception of Mr. to vote in last year’s June Primary, “The idea became prevalent with cycle was not secured at the time of the theft. Wednesday, May 23, Sabore Mitchell, The 21st legislative district, which Arena, who is seeking the seat held according to the Union County Clerk’s the Virginia Tech tragedy; if they had Sunday, May 20, David N. DePalma, 27, of Plainfield was arrested and charged 24, of Howell was arrested on the 600 with aggravated assault and resisting arrest includes Garwood, Mountainside and by Republican Peter Echausse, who website. A total of 16.96 percent of a system like that, it could send out a block of Central Avenue and charged with after he allegedly attempted to flee police Westfield, does not contain a com- is not running re-election. Republican affiliates voted, while message to all the kids,” he said. possession of a controlled dangerous sub- while being placed under arrest on an out- petitive Primary race for State Senate Fanwood voters will decide a race 22.55 percent of Democratic affili- He said the town’s current method, stance, identified as less than 50 grams of standing warrant. Mitchell was transported or General Assembly. Following the between first-term Mayor Colleen ates cast ballots. e-alert, “is by computer; if the power suspected marijuana, and possession of to the Union County jail, police said. Primary, Republican incumbent Sena- ever went out, we’d be able to use a drug paraphernalia during an investigation Friday, May 25, Bander Abuattieh, 24, tor Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield and text-message system to be able to get subsequent to a motor vehicle stop. of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested on an Democrat Gina Genovese, a Long texts to people in the town.” DePalma also was arrested on a Wall outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle Township committeeman, will face Town Administrator Jim Gildea and Township contempt of court criminal stop for a violation. off in November. Republican Assem- Police Chief John Parizeau are looking warrant with bail of $300. He was trans- Friday, May 25, Renee Moxey, 21, of ported to Westfield police headquarters, East Orange was arrested on an outstand- blymen Eric Munoz and Jon Bramnick into the proposal. Mr. Ciarrocca said processed and held on $250 bail on the ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop for will face Democrats Bruce Bergen of the town could buy the system jointly Westfield charges. a violation. Springfield and Norman Albert of with the Westfield Board of Education. Monday, May 21, Darren Stewart, 47, Friday, May 25, a resident of Glenside Cranford in the Assembly race in “It could be a very effective public- of Plainfield was arrested at Plainfield Avenue reported that while he was walk- November. safety device,” he said. police headquarters on an outstanding ing home, several males struck him sev- In additional legislative races, the During open discussion by citi- Westfield traffic warrant with bail of $100. eral times with their fists. Democratic Party will fill seats on the zens, Jeremy Jeremiah Jay of Sum- Stewart was unable to post bail and held Sunday, May 27, a resident of Tussell county Democratic Committee. mit spoke about what he called pending transport to the Union County jail. Lane reported that someone entered his “Our seats are up this year, and we America’s “flawed” strategy to pre- Thursday, May 24, three men were ar- car, which was parked in the street, and rested after police responded to a noise removed several items valued at approxi- have candidates for the Democratic vent terrorism and how it affects complaint and report of a disorderly premise mately $100. Committee, not in every district, but Westfield. “If Manhattan is blasted on Knollwood Terrace. Christian Patterson, Sunday, May 27, Edward Grunberg, it’s fairly covered,” said Ken Lipstein, by a smuggled nuclear bomb, 18, Ryan Torcicollo, 19, and Timothy Dohm, 59, of Edison was arrested on a warrant chairman of the Scotch Plains Demo- Westfield would suffer.” 19, all of Westfield, were each charged with after a motor vehicle stop for a violation. cratic Committee. Mr. Jay asked, “If a so-called hat Although the state legislature, as bandit can rob 13 Union County banks Courtesy of Jim O’Connor Holy Trinity Seeks OK for well as most Union County munici- TRAVELING MEMORIAL…These Armed Forces veterans review names on without being caught, how can we palities, has few competitive races in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall at Liberty Hall Museum in Union prevent nuclear terrorism?” the primary, Roselle has a battle for on May 17. The wall is a one of two half-size replicas of the Vietnam Veterans Mr. Jay told the council that his the Democratic mayoral nomination Memorial in Washington, DC. plan, accessible at docs.google.com/ Parish Ctr. on Westfield Ave. between incumbent Garrett Smith and View?docid=dmm4f2k_6gk3gtx, By WAYNE BAKER rent church and connected by a movable Fourth Ward Councilman Clarence “fixes” America’s “broken terrorism- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader wall, allowing it to function as an intimate Cunningham. prevention strategy and “prevents all WESTFIELD — The board of adjust- space for daily prayer, a location for Mr. Cunningham, who said Roselle Union County Freeholders major terrorism.” ment on Tuesday night saw plans for Holy smaller weddings and funerals and to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Trinity Roman Catholic Church’s proposed accommodate overflow crowds on major residents first believed Mayor Smith Mr. Jay offered free copies of his holy days, church officials said. was the only Democratic candidate, tax is the highest in the county after $300,000. Mr. Devanney described a “non-religious, non-partisan, non- new parish center. The church has pur- chased a home at 512 Westfield Avenue The remainder of the 7,415 square feet is running to make changes. Summit, which will pay $139 per conference held on shared services with technical” strategy to the council and with the intention of demolishing it to make on the ground floor would allow informal “(The mayor) has shown no leader- household. municipalities as “a very good, enlight- implored officials to “debate the mer- space for the new construction. Plans also gathering, accommodate traffic flow and ship in the borough. The mayor says “It’s a tough process,” Mr. Mirabella ening process which produced some its of my strategy.” call for the merger of the current church lot be used for support functions. The 5,000- things that he’s done that are not said of the development of the annual good results” for now and the future. Mr. Jay made a similar presenta- with the one on which the home stands. square-foot upstairs would serve prima- taking place. He’s done nothing for county budget. “We are doing the During the public hearing on the tion to the county freeholder board at The proposed structure would be two rily as offices and instruction spaces. The the borough except cost (it) numer- best we can to provide the services to budget, Bruce Paterson of Garwood, its April 26 meeting. stories with a chapel adjacent to the cur- new spaces will be fully handicapped ous lawsuits…It’s a fiasco,” he said. our residents.” spoke of what he deemed “financial accessible and include a sprinkler, church officials said. Mr. Cunningham said he has the Freeholder Dan Sullivan said mu- mismanagement” at the county level. The addition would face Westfield Av- endorsement of the fire department nicipalities throughout the county are “County taxes are skyrocketing out enue to the south of the existing church and and the local policemen’s benevolent “struggling” with budgets due to such of control,” Mr. Paterson told the board. be attached to the church by a slightly lower association. expenditures as rising healthcare costs He said the county should eliminate connector. Its appearance would be similar, The Leader was unable to reach and employee pensions. retroactive raises for department heads, though less ornate than the church. Viewed Mayor Smith for comment. Mr. Sullivan called the effort by as well as lifetime health benefits in from Westfield Avenue, the parish center, Roselle also has a competitive Pri- county officials to garner the $800,000 collective-bargaining agreements. to the left of the church, would be topped mary race for the Democratic seats of reimbursement from Blue Cross and “There is no future. The future is with a peak, emulating that of the church. the three-year at-large council seat Blue Shield “an outstanding contri- here and now,” Mr. Paterson said. The connector would be a flat-roofed por- tion between the two peaked roofs. and the fourth ward council seat. bution.” He called the efforts to regain con- The church’s case was argued by local Linden and Plainfield, both in- County Manager George Devanney trol of escrow monies a step “in the attorney Arthur Attanasio, assisted by the cluded in the 22nd legislative district, said the 2007 budget includes the right direction.” church’s pastor, Monsignor Joseph also have competitive races for Demo- reduction of 50 positions from the “Unfortunately, you voted for the Masiello, engineer Kevin Page and archi- cratic slots on the November ballot. county payroll. He said collective- budget, and that is sad,” he said. tect Drazen Cackovic. Also slated to speak In Linden, there is competition in bargaining units have continued to Tina Renna, president of the Union regarding the proposed project was plan- fifth, seventh and 10th wards , while agree to new contracts with no in- County Watchdog Association, said ner Paul Grygiel, whose appearance was Plainfield has a race in second ward. creases in the first two years in ex- the county is “out of control” and that postponed to the yet unscheduled special The 22nd district includes Scotch change for lifetime health benefits. “money is being misappropriated.” meeting slated for continuation of the presentation. Plains and Fanwood. “They (the contracts) provide long- “You could literally cut the payroll All members of the public who spoke Although the Union County Free- time savings for the county,” Mr. in half and no one would even blink,” were residents of the church’s old school holders Primary was shaping up for a Devanney said. Mrs. Renna said. and convent, which had been converted battle between two Democratic slates, The county manager said the budget Maryellen Taylor of Berkeley to condominiums about 20 years ago. the Reform Democrats, who planned “fully funds” Runnells Specialized Heights said there are residents of her Mr. Page described the portion closest to challenge the Democratic incum- Hospital in Berkeley Heights, which town who have moved from township to the condos as being a single story, while bents, failed to file before the 4 p.m. has been running on a “multi-million to county employment and received Mr. Cackovic said that portion was two April 9 deadline. deficit.” He noted the budget includes “$30,000 raises.” She said county jobs Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader stories tall. It was later revealed that a Therefore, the Primary is a non- educational opportunities at Union “should be open to the public.” TERRIFIED…Jeremy Jeremiah Jay of Summit came to the Westfield Town meeting had been held between the church Council meeting last week to discuss America’s “flawed” strategy in preventing and the condo owners to discuss the project. competitive race within each party. County College and the Vocational- Both the budget and the measure to terrorism. Creating a wooden character similar to that of the “Mooninites” – Concerns from area residents centered Incumbent Democrats Daniel Sullivan, Technical Schools in Scotch Plains, as use the monies held in escrow passed cartoon characters that caused a bomb scare last year in Boston – Mr. Jay brought on how long construction would take, Bette Jane Kowalski and Plainfield well as public-safety initiatives. by a 7-0-1 margin; Deborah Scanlon in his own wooden cartoon made from fluorescent paint and cabinet handles. Mr. which the architect estimated at between City Councilman Rayland Van Blake He said the state renewed the county- was absent and Adrian Mapp ab- Jay told The Westfield Leader, “If the cartoon (in Boston) had been a danger, then nine months and a year, as well drainage will face Republicans Patricia shared services grant for three years at stained from voting. it was discovered too late, so terrorism wasn’t prevented.” issues and the proximity of excavation. USPS 485200 Thursday, May 31, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] GOP to Run Write-In Campaign For District 22 Legislative Race By JENNA NIERSTEDT ate races and nine challenged Assem- 22nd legislative district, which in- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times bly races. cludes Scotch Plains and Fanwood, AREA – This Tuesday’s Primary Registered voters who have desig- would feature a Republican write-in races in legislative districts 20, 21 nated themselves as Democrats or campaign for the vacant State Senate and 22, covering Union County, fea- Republicans, have previously voted in and General Assembly seats for the ture candidates for the State Senate a Primary of the party of their choice, Republican line on the November and General Assembly, as well as or have never voted in a Primary may ballot. Under state Primary rules, if local council and mayoral positions. take part in the June Primary. no candidate has filed by the April 9 Few contain competitive races. State- Locally, Union County Republi- deadline, the Primary candidate who wide, there are eight competitive Sen- can Chairman Phil Morin said the receives at least 100 votes becomes the official candidate and will run for election in November. The Republican Committee has endorsed Rose McConnell of North Plainfield for the GOP State Senate chairman. If Ms. McConnell gets the nod, she would face the winner of the Democratic Primary between incum- bent Nicholas Scutari of Linden and challenger William Campbell of North Plainfield. Mr. Morin said he believes Ms. McConnell has a chance in Novem- ber because of the “questions raised” about an information subpoena served Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to Mr. Scutari’s office earlier in the TEAMWORK...The U.S. Marine Corps Band performs for the large crowd during Monday’s annual Memorial Day Parade. year regarding the widening federal See additional parade photos at goleader.com/photos. investigation into grants awarded to organizations. The district’s General Assembly Residents Continue to Voice Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times candidates are incumbent Democrats IN CONCERT...The Albany Marine Corps Band performs before a packed Jerry Green and Linda Stender and auditorium at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School last Sunday evening. Republican Bryan Des Rochers. Mr. Morin said the Union County Repub- Reservations About Subdivision lican Committee has endorsed Rob- By MICHELLE BUCCOLA raised at the previous meeting, the tection requirements stipulate that Marine Band Highlights ert Gatto of North Plainfield as the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times applicant revised the plans by remov- new developments must not only GOP write-in candidate to run in FANWOOD — Residents contin- ing it. maintain current levels of storm run- November with Mr. Des Rochers. ued to express their concerns regard- Instead, Woodcliff will create a off but must decrease it by 20 percent. SP-F Memorial Day Parade When reached by The Times, Mr. ing a major subdivision proposed by fifth, uninhabited lot on which will sit According to Mr. Freud, the By FRED T. ROSSI ries when all is said and done.” Des Rochers said he thought it was Woodcliff Inc. at 7 Beverly Avenue at a retention basin. This basin will hold applicant’s plan would meet this re- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Noting that “in days gone by, when “important to have a full tank” on the the May 23 borough planning board excess water during heavy downpours quirement, thus reducing the likeli- SCOTCH PLAINS — One of the America found itself at war, we as a ticket and welcomed Mr. Gatto as “a meeting. and release it at a slower rate. Addi- hood of flooding the Cedar Brook, larger crowds in recent memory nation were called upon to make sac- great complement” to his campaign. The discussion, continued from the tionally, the basin will contain an which is where the retention basin packed Park and Martine Avenues for rifices at home regardless of whether Both Mr. Morin and Mr. Des Rochers board’s April 25 meeting, centered “aquafilter,” which will strain out silt would egress. He said there are no Monday’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood we were called on to serve in the said they believed the GOP candidates on the amount of storm-water runoff and other impurities. retention basins in Fanwood. He said Memorial Day parade, the highlight military or if we had loved ones fight- for General Assembly would have a that would be created by the pro- Mr. Freud said current New Jersey the basin was necessary to handle of which was the Albany Marine ing abroad. When America was at war, good chance at defeating Ms. Stender posed four-home development. Department of Environmental Pro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Corps Band, which joined hundreds every American felt it and sacrificed and Mr. Green in November. Professional Engineer Robert of marchers on the 1.3-mile parade each and every day.” This time, things “I see Green as the more vulnerable Freud of EKA Associates outlined route from downtown Scotch Plains are different, Mayor Marks said. “Now, of the two,” said Mr. Morin. “He con- the applicant’s plan to accommodate to LaGrande Park in Fanwood. America is not at war. Rather, America sistently voted against legislation that the runoff. The original application Threatening early morning skies is at the office, at school, at the mall, at would support unions. I think that both included a center island in the middle began to clear as the Reverend John the golf course or at the beach. Today, Bryan and Robert, with strong union of the cul-de-sac, which would have Neilson delivered the invocation from it is the American military and their backgrounds, will garner support from assisted in runoff management. After the gazebo at Alan Augustine Park at CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 concerns about the center island were the corner of Park Avenue and Front Street in a tableau straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Park 8th-Graders Bring Spain to Classroom; Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks — joined by the township council, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and BOE Announces New Middle-School Schedule the borough council, Assemblywoman By JESSICA E. JASKULA students with not only the Spanish Internet links as a base to start their Linda Stender and Union County Free- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times language, but also with cultural char- research. Ms. Montalbanosaid stu- holder Alexander Mirabella — wel- SCOTCH PLAINS — Five eighth- acteristics unique to Spain. dents work in groups to give every- comed the Albany, Ga.-based Marine grade students from Park Middle “Language cannot be taught with- one an opportunity to reach outside Band, which played a free concert on School and their Spanish teacher, out culture embedded into the back- of their circle and work together. Sunday evening at Scotch Plains- Meina Montalbano, began Thursday’s ground,” she said. “This challenges “Students with higher academics meeting of the Scotch Plains- students and helps them find solu- can motivate others to make a suc- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood High School and kicked off REMEMBERING FALLEN VETS...Above, Members of American Legion Post the ceremonies on Monday morning Fanwood Board of Education by pre- tions to real-world problems.” cessful project together,” she said. 209 fire a salute in memory of fallen veterans of the U.S. Armed Services; EASY with the National Anthem. senting a project that they have been While students are expected to Eighth-graders Brianna Mahoney, RIDER...Below, Don Wussler chauffeurs Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr (left) In his remarks, Mayor Marks said working on. document most of their findings Stephanie Robak, Ashley Romans, and council members Kathy Mitchell and Joe Higgins (right) at the Memorial Day it was “fitting and proper to not only The students were asked to plan an throughout the process, final require- Harmeet Sohal and Beverly Zayas parade on Monday. honor the memories of the fallen, but imaginary trip to Spain, taking a ments include a journal, in which each took to the microphone to de- also to remember the sacrifices of the hands-on approach to every aspect students can share their thoughts, scribe their individual tasks for the brave men and women who have of travel, including research on the questions or what they learned, and assignment. served and continue to serve” in the desired city locations, making (and a Power Point presentation that According to Brianna, one of their armed forces. He asked residents to sticking to) a budget, flight reserva- should help their Internet research most challenging tasks was dealing “not forget the sacrifice of military tions, entertainment, dining and cul- skills. Students are provided with CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 families who bid an uncertain tural differences ranging from lan- goodbye to their loved ones, live with- guage and literature to shopping. out them for so many months, assume Students chose six cities in Spain Freeholders OK $414.4-Mil. the responsibility for physical and that they would like to visit during emotional care upon their return and their travels and plan their vacation in far too many cases have nothing from there. Budget; Taxes Up 5.27 Percent more than a neatly folded American Ms. Montalbano said that the as- By PAUL J. PEYTON Plains taxpayers will pay $13.7 mil- flag and a shortened lifetime of memo- signment was a way to familiarize Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lion, a hike of $791,604, with the ELIZABETH – The Union County homeowners paying an average of freeholders on Thursday night adopted $1,679. The county tax in Fanwood a $414.4-million budget that calls for will be $3.8 million, or $183,771 over taxes to be increased in 18 of the 21 last year, with homeowners paying municipalities as part of a $238.6- $1,413, or $68 over last year. million tax levy. County taxes will Mountainside will pay $6.2 million, jump 5.27 percent, or $11.6 million – an increase of $155,348, with taxpay- Construction Gets Underway about $66 per household countywide. ers paying $2,094, or $56 per house- Taxes will drop in Garwood and hold over last year. County purpose Winfield and will remain flat in Union. taxes will drop in Garwood by $101,854, For New Charlie Brown’s Prior to adopting the budget, the free- to $2.01 million, with taxpayers seeing By WAYNE BAKER sate for the board’s concerns, the holders approved a resolution to amend a decrease of $54, to $1,115. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times revised design received board ap- the spending plan by utilizing $800,000 Elizabeth will pay the highest over- SCOTCH PLAINS — Work on proval. in previously held escrow monies as a all tax, at $27.5 million, followed by replacing the Charlie Brown’s Mr. Chmiel said area residents revenue item, thus reducing the tax levy Union, $23.9 million, Summit, $23.8 Steakhouse in Scotch Plains began would likely see activity, but little that had been $239.4 million. million, and Westfield. last week. Ray Chmiel, a vice presi- change, at the site for weeks while Freeholder Al Mirabella, chairman Locally, average assessments are dent with Charlie Brown’s, said the foundation work is occurring. He es- of the board’s fiscal committee, said $181,500 in Westfield, $121,000 in company still expects to meet its La- timated it would be about six weeks the county has been “working for Scotch Plains, $85,000 in Fanwood, bor Day opening target. The restau- until new framing makes the progress some time on getting this money back” $100,000 in Garwood and $160,600 rant was destroyed in an early morn- at the site more apparent. from Blue Cross Blue Shield. He said in Mountainside. ing fire on January 24. The design of the restaurant is a the insurance monies were freed up In addition to the county tax, the The spring’s wet weather prevented blend of both traditional and modern out of escrow to be used to reduce the public information department also pro- a scheduled April 16 groundbreaking elements, Mr. Chmiel said. The left county tax increase over last year. vided numbers for the open-space tax. ceremony, which was not resched- side and colonnaded entry pay hom- Under the revised tax levy, the county Westfield will pay an average of $105, uled. Weather was not the only hurdle age to the area’s Colonial past, with purpose tax for Westfield will be $23.6 an $8 increase over 2006. Other towns the company needed to clear – the design elements such as clapboard million, an increase of $1,187,902 over are as follows: Scotch Plains, $75, $6 initial design for the new building and red brick. The right side’s exte- last year. The average assessed home in over last year; Fanwood, $63, a $4 was rejected by the Scotch Plains rior will be more modern looking, Victoria McCabe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield would pay $2,298 in county increase; Garwood, $50, down a dollar, Planning Board in March as “looking with a stuccoed exterior and win- ROLL OUT THE GREEN CARPET...Andrew Shue, left, organized a special CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 premiere of “Gracie,” parts of which were filmed in Westfield, at the Maplewood taxes, or $123 over last year. Scotch like a shopping center,” according to dows with large curved awnings above Theater on Tuesday night. The film, about a high-schooler chasing her dream of Mr. Chmiel. them for a Palladian appearance. playing soccer, was inspired by the life of Elisabeth Shue. Above, stars Andrew PAGE INDEX Mr. Chmiel said the design was Mr. Chmiel expressed the Shue, Carly Schroeder and Elisabeth Shue and director Davis Guggenheim Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 18 adjusted in informal meetings fol- company’s appreciation of customer attend the “green carpet” premiere. See additional photos at goleader.com/ Editorial ...... 4, 8 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 20 lowing the planning board’s initial loyalty and its interest in seeing the photos; look for a special feature in next week’s Arts & Entertainment section. Community ... 6-8 Real Estate .... 12-19 A&E ...... 21-22 rejection. Once adjusted to compen- restaurant rebuilt quickly. Page 10 Thursday, May 31, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Bart’s Church Prepares Festivities to Mark 60th Year By FRED T. ROSSI quest to build a church at the time Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times was denied, the society retained the SCOTCH PLAINS – Next month, land. In 1946, a group of residents St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- sent an appeal to establish a parish to man Catholic Church will kick off a Archbishop Thomas Walsh of New- yearlong series of events and activi- ark. ties to mark the 60th year of its Two years later, the residents re- founding. ceived approval, and the parish was “It’s the first in a series of events named after St. Bartholomew the this year,” said Joseph Duff, a parish- Apostle. Shortly after the church’s ioner involved in planning the cel- establishment, Rev. John Nelligan was ebrations that begin on June 10. He appointed its first pastor. Masses were told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood celebrated both at the high school, Times he expects six to eight events to which is now Park Middle School, be held over the next 12 months to and at nearby School One on Willow SHARING THE NEWS...Tom Sloan, left, of Westfield shares his copy of The mark the parish’s establishment on Avenue. Presently, the church, led by Westfield Leader newspaper with a friendly passerby in Istanbul, Turkey two June 4, 1948. Father John Paladino since 2005, Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times weeks ago. In turn, Mr. Sloan reads aTurkish newspaper from the gentleman, IN AGREEMENT...Scotch Plains Council members, from left to right, Nancy who was from Iran. They were sightseeing at the famous Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s “It will be a chance to bring back counts about 2,400 families as old-time members and also to pull in congregants. Malool, Kevin Glover, and Jeffrey Strauss walk with Mayor Martin Marks (right) imperial Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I. Mr. Sloan is a security executive who travels during the Memorial Day parade on Monday. the world after having retired from the Secret Service, where he was a personal newer members,” he said. Father John Lester, a retired priest bodyguard to Presidents from Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton. On Sunday, June 10, a special mass involved in planning some of the officiated by retired Bishop Dominick 60th anniversary events, told The Marconi will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Times that “a lot of things are being POLICE BLOTTER Park Middle School, where masses planned” to mark the church’s found- Primary Elections were celebrated in the parish’s early ing, but most are still in the early CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 days prior to the completion of its stages of consideration. One event Fanwood rested on an outstanding Westfield war- non-traditional Republican bases.” blymen Neil Cohen and Joe Cryan are Westfield Avenue facility. Pending that will be used to mark the occa- A business on South Avenue reported rant after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill In response, Assemblyman Green officially registered as the Democratic approval from township officials, a sion will be the annual Labor Day that, sometime between May 7 and 25, Road. He subsequently was charged with said, “The unions are supporting me, General Assembly candidates, the religious procession through the weekend festival from August 31 someone broke into a vehicle and stole a possession of drug paraphernalia, police radio, DVD player and navigation system said. and I stood up for the taxpayers of Republican slots remain open. Mr. streets from the school to the church through September 3. while the vehicle was parked on the pre- Scotch Plains New Jersey. To use that as a reason to Morin said the GOP committee had will follow, with participation of vari- mises awaiting repair. Wednesday, May 23, a resident of feel that I’m vulnerable, I really feel not formally endorsed anyone for a ous organizations affiliated with the Tuesday, May 22, Bryan P. Pitts, 50, of Hunter Avenue reported that someone that he needs to talk to people in New write-in campaign as of May 25. church. At noon, there will be a bene- Stroudsburg, Pa. was arrested on an out- stole four bicycles from his unlocked Jersey.” Hillside voters will decide the sec- diction and picnic on the church standing Union Township warrant after a shed. The bicycles were valued at ap- The 21st legislative district, which ond-ward runoff contest between in- grounds. motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. proximately $650, police said. includes Garwood, Mountainside and cumbent Deborah Stroud and Shelly St. Bartholomew’s founding came Tuesday, May 22, a resident of the 200 Wednesday, May 23, Sabore Mitchell, Westfield, does not contain a competi- Bates because the May 8 election after decades of effort. In 1914, the block of South Avenue reported that some- 27, of Plainfield was arrested and charged tive Primary race for State Senate or winner did not receive 50 percent of San Nicola DiBari Society purchased one attempted to steal her identity and get with aggravated assault and resisting ar- a mortgage in her name. rest after he allegedly attempted to flee General Assembly. Following the Pri- the total vote, as the Hillside govern- a small piece of land on Lyde Place Friday, May 25, Ryan E. Costanza, 26, police while being placed under arrest on mary, Republican incumbent Senator ment requires. Hillside has a non- on which it hoped to build a church, of South Plainfield was arrested on an an outstanding warrant. Mitchell was Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield and Demo- partisan type of government. but the request was denied. In 1925, outstanding North Hunterdon warrant transported to the Union County jail, po- crat Gina Genovese, a Long Township In municipal races in November, the same group bought the 6.5-acre after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. lice said. committeeman, will face off in No- the Westfield Town Council will have tract on Westfield Avenue that en- Friday, May 25, Shatoyia S. Johnson, Friday, May 25, Bander Abuattieh, 24, vember. Republican Assemblymen Eric a competitive race between Republi- compasses much of the church’s 20, of Maplewood was arrested on an of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested on an Munoz and Jon Bramnick will face cans Frank Arena (first ward), Jo Ann present day property. While the re- St. Bartholomew the Apostle outstanding Orange warrant after a motor outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle Democrats Bruce Bergen of Spring- Neylan (second ward), Mark vehicle stop on South Avenue. stop for a violation. field and Norman Albert of Cranford in Ciarrocca (third ward) and Jim Foerst Saturday, May 26, Jevon W. Scott, 22, of Friday, May 25, Renee Moxey, 21, of Plainfield was arrested on outstanding war- East Orange was arrested on an outstand- the Assembly race in November. (fourth ward) and Democrats Ross rants out of Newark and Plainfield after a ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop for In additional legislative races, the Katz (first ward), Bruce Regenstreich SP-F Board of Education motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. a violation. Democratic Party will fill seats on the (second ward), Matt Sontz (third CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Saturday, May 26, Betty A. Henderson, Friday, May 25, a resident of Glenside county Democratic Committee. ward) and Lenore Scurry (fourth with a budget. “We had to find a hotel “We will evaluate and move for- 47, of Plainfield was arrested on out- Avenue reported that while he was walk- “Our seats are up this year, and we ward). The Republicans are all in- that gave us a free breakfast because ward in terms of where it takes us the standing warrants out of Newark and ing home, several males struck him sev- have candidates for the Democratic cumbents, with the exception of Mr. of our budget,” she said. following year,” she said when asked Plainfield after a motor vehicle stop on eral times with their fists. Committee, not in every district, but Arena, who is seeking the seat held Ashley said that the project helped about whether the eight-period day South Avenue. Sunday, May 27, a resident of Tussell it’s fairly covered,” said Ken Lipstein, by Republican Peter Echausse, who to improve her research skills. “Re- would extend to the rest of the week. Saturday, May 26, a resident of Burns Lane reported that someone entered his chairman of the Scotch Plains Demo- is not running for re-election. searching and finding the informa- Regular school hours will not be af- Way reported that someone attempted to car, which was parked in the street, and fraudulently sell them an item worth removed several items valued at approxi- cratic Committee. Fanwood voters will decide a race tion was a lot of fected. $1,400 on eBay, which already had been mately $100. Although the state legislature, as between first-term Mayor Colleen fun, and I’m glad In her report sold to another individual. Sunday, May 27, Edward Grunberg, well as most Union County munici- Mahr, a Democrat, and Republican that we got to do from the curricu- Sunday, May 27, Dennis A. 59, of Edison was arrested on a warrant palities, has few competitive races in Patricia Lindsey, the wife of former this,” she said. lum committee, Panzavecchia, 25, of Chatham was ar- after a motor vehicle stop for a violation. the primary, Roselle has a battle for councilman Chester Lindsey. Run- “Usually when Ms. Slocum said the Democratic mayoral nomination ning with Mayor Mahr are incum- my family is plan- that she was between incumbent Garrett Smith and bents Katherine Mitchell and Joseph ning a trip, I’m just “happy to hear” Fourth Ward Councilman Clarence Higgins. They face opposition from there; now I think I that the gender gap Fanwood Planning Board Cunningham. Republicans Janek Anthony Skutnick could take a part in in math and sci- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Cunningham, who said Roselle and Joel Stroz. Democrats hold a 6-0 it and have an opin- ence classes has street runoff. benefit to the neighborhood as well. residents first believed Mayor Smith majority on the council. ion,” Harmeet re- decreased. The applicant’s attorney, Richard Elizabeth McDonough of Cicilia was the only Democratic candidate, In Mountainside, Mayor Robert plied when asked Additionally, Cohen of Schiller & Pittenger in Scotch Place in Scotch Plains expressed doubt is running to make changes. Viglianti is unopposed in the Primary by board member the board ap- Plains, said a homeowners’ association about the amount of water that would “(The mayor) has shown no leader- and in the General Election for a be dumped into Cedar Brook. Jane Costello if Jessica Jaskula for The Times proved new math would be created, and its members ship in the borough. The mayor says sixth, four-year term. Borough Coun- their experience PLANNING A TRIP…Five eighth- and science text- would be responsible for maintenance Mr. Freud said each property would things that he’s done that are not cilman Glenn Mortimer is seeking would impact fu- grade students from Park Middle books for the of the property. The homeowners’ asso- have a recharge basin that would also taking place. He’s done nothing for re-election. He is joined on the ticket ture family vaca- School attended last Thursday’s board 2007-2008 ciation would be a deed restriction on catch excess runoff. These basins the borough except cost (it) numer- by newcomer Jeff Wass, who will tions. of education meeting to explain their school year, in- all four properties, he said. would return the runoff back into the ous lawsuits…It’s a fiasco,” he said. replace 25-year veteran Councilman “One thing I class project – planning an imaginary cluding “Science Thierry Klein of Farley Avenue ground water. The flow going into Mr. Cunningham said he has the Werner Schon, who is not seeking re- saw was the pride trip to Spain. Pictured, from left to Modules” questioned whether the unihabitated Cedar Brook would be slow, instead of endorsement of the fire department election. No Democrats have filed for right, are: Linda Materna, supervisor utility lot on which the retension ba- the rate induced by a heavy rainstorm. in your teacher’s of world languages; Ashley Romans, (McDougall- and the local policemen’s benevolent mayor or council. face when each of Harmeet Sohal, Spanish teacher Meina Littell, publisher) sin would sit is a “flag” lot, which the He said the grade of the basin would association. In Garwood, incumbent Democrat you was speak- Montalbano, Brianna Mahoney, for middle-school borough currently prohibits. keep water from running into their The Times was unable to reach Councilman Charles Lombardo will ing,” BOE Presi- Stephanie Robak and Beverly Zayas. science, “Foren- Paul Ricci of T&M Associates said it yards. Mayor Smith for comment. run for a council seat with newcomer dent Trip sic Science” is technically a flag lot because it lacks With the center island in the middle Roselle also has a competitive Pri- Stephen Napolitano, a partner in a Whitehouse told the students. “If I (Kendall Hunt, publisher) for high- the minimum frontage width require- of the cul-de-sac being removed, Mr. mary race for the Democratic seats of Springfield accounting firm, a mem- should ever go to Spain, I know of school science and “Precalculus” ment. He said many people consider a Freud said that there would be room the three-year at-large council term ber of the borough’s planning board five people I will be looking up.” (Pearson/Prentice Hall, publisher) flag lot a nuisance because they will for four-foot sidewalks and utilities and the Ward 4 council term. and treasurer of the borough’s recre- In other board news, Superinten- for high-school mathematics. have to travel in a relatively small space behind the curb line. Linden and Plainfield, both in- ation commission. dent of Schools Margaret Hayes said The board also passed a bid to next to someone’s sideyard. Board member Peter Sayles said cluded in the 22nd legislative district, They will face off against Republi- that the middle schools would have award the J. Ackerman Coles School Board member John Deitch said in the minutes of a previous meeting also have competitive races for Demo- cans Anthony Sytko, a law student eight periods one day a week and roofing project to East Rutherford order to approve the proposal and stated the inclusion of five-foot side- cratic slots on the November ballot. who came within 25 tallies of win- seven periods for the rest of the week. Roofing Company, Inc., the only bid- make this exception to the borough’s walks. The applicant agreed to make In Linden, there is competition in ning a council seat in 2004, and Den- The extra period would give students der, for $268,750. With the conclu- no-flag-lot policy, the board must this change. Wards 5, 7 and 10, while Plainfield nis Clark, a supervisor/dispatcher for the opportunity to participate with sion of this repair, the roof work at believe there is a benefit to the com- Colleen Huehn of Forepaugh Av- has a race in Ward 2. The 22nd district a medical courier in South Plainfield. teachers in an “advisory period” in Coles School will be complete. munity. He questioned whether the enue in Scotch Plains asked how much includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Mr. Clark ran unsuccessfully for coun- which they will work on developing Upcoming meetings for the BOE retention basin would benefit the com- impervious surface would be added Although the Union County Free- cil last year. Republican incumbent team-building and real-life skills, as will be held on Thursday, June 7, at munity or only the four new to the development by the inclusion holders Primary was shaping up for a Victor DeFillippo is not seeking a well as “enthusiasm for being a 7:30 p.m. (open agenda meeting); homeowners. of five-foot sidewalks instead of four. battle between two Democratic slates, second term. middle-school student,” Ms. Hayes Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m. (student Mr. Freud said, since the basin re- Mr. Freud said it would be an addi- the Reform Democrats, who planned Clark, Elizabeth, Rahway and said. recognition) and Thursday, June 28, duces the amount of storm-water run- tional 400 square feet, which he con- to challenge the Democratic incum- Scotch Plains do not have municipal “It will build connections between at 7:30 p.m. (regular public meet- off in the surrounding area by 20 sidered “minor compared to the bents, failed to file before the 4 p.m. elections this year. students and teachers,” said board ing). percent, it would, in fact, result in a 10,000 square feet already included.” April 9 deadline. Of all registered voters affiliated with member Sasha Slocum. Carolee Stewart of Midway Avenue Therefore, the Primary is a non- a party, 20.82 percent turned out to vote While the eight-period day has asked whether the deeds of the new competitive race within each party. in last year’s June Primary, according been set to occur just once a week for homes would reflect that they are lo- Incumbent Democrats Daniel Sullivan, to the Union County Clerk’s website. A now, Ms. Hayes said the board is Union County Freeholders cated within the 100-year flood plan. Bette Jane Kowalski and Plainfield total of 16.96 percent of Republican taking a “slow approach” toward CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Cohen said such information City Councilman Rayland Van Blake affiliates voted, while 22.55 percent of establishing any additional eight- and Mountainside, $95, a $6 increase. scribed a conference held on shared is not required in the deed. Board will face Republicans Patricia Democratic affiliates voted. period days. Mountainside’s open-space tax is the services with municipalities as “a very attorney Clifford Kuhn said subse- Quattrocchi, Wallace Shackell, Jr. and highest in the county after Summit, good, enlightening process which quent owners might come across this Robert Reilly in November. Mr. Van which will pay $139 per household. produced some good results” for now information in their title searches at Blake replaces Freeholder Adrian “It’s a tough process,” Mr. Mirabella and the future. the time of purchase, at which point, Mapp, who was bounced from the Memorial Day Parade said of the development of the annual During the public hearing on the they could vacate the contract. party’s line by the county’s Demo- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 county budget. “We are doing the budget, Bruce Paterson of Garwood The hearing on the application will cratic organization in his quest for a loved ones at home who are at war, ters of support to the troops, donating best we can to provide the services to spoke of what he deemed “financial continue at the board’s Wednesday, second term. Mr. Mapp was to have continuing to make the aforementioned blood, volunteering at a Veterans our residents.” mismanagement” at the county level. June 27 meeting. run on the Reform Democrats’ line. sacrifices while the rest of us continue Administration (VA) hospital, donat- Freeholder Dan Sullivan said mu- “County taxes are skyrocketing out The board also heard the bulk vari- In the 20th legislative district, which to live our everyday lives.” ing to scholarship funds for children nicipalities throughout the county are of control,” Mr. Paterson told the ance application of Sidney Caspersen includes Elizabeth, Kenilworth, Mayor Marks asked residents to of fallen soldiers and organizing spe- “struggling” with budgets due to such board. of 46 Madison Avenue. Mr. Caspersen Roselle and Union, incumbent Demo- “join our brave men and women cial prayers at houses of worship. expenditures as rising healthcare costs He said the county should eliminate intends to expand what he called his crat Senator Ray Lesniak and Repub- abroad in making a sacrifice.” He After Mayor Marks’ remarks, mul- and employee pensions. retroactive raises for department heads “living space.” The addition does not lican Linda Gagliano, a member of the said websites such as vfw.org and tiple local veterans and civic groups Mr. Sullivan called the effort by as well as lifetime health benefits in increase the footprint of the house, Union Township Board of Education, legion.org provide “many wonderful presented wreaths, and a Marine county officials to garner the $800,000 collective-bargaining agreements. but rather just a cantilever. are unopposed for their respective par- ways to make a sacrifice of your time Corps Band member played “Taps.” reimbursement from Blue Cross and “There is no future. The future is Arthur Henn, the applicant’s archi- ties in the Primary. Although Assem- and/or dollars,” including writing let- The parade, whose theme was “Sem- Blue Shield “an outstanding contri- here and now,” Mr. Paterson said. tect, offered the board photos of other per Fi — A Special Salute to the bution.” He called the efforts to regain con- houses on Mr. Caspersen’s block that United States Marine Corps,” County Manager George Devanney trol of escrow monies a step “in the are similar to this application. stepped off shortly before 11 a.m., said the 2007 budget includes the right direction.” “This addition to the first floor is in with the Marine Band playing “The reduction of 50 positions from the “Unfortunately, you voted for the line with what’s currently in the neigh- Marine Corps Hymn,” which speaks county payroll. He said collective- budget, and that is sad,” Mr. Paterson borhood,” said Mr. Henn. “It wouldn’t of fighting the nation’s battles “from bargaining units have continued to said. stick out farther.” the halls of Montezuma to the shores agree to new contracts with no in- Tina Renna, president of the Union After agreeing that the requested of Tripoli.” The sidewalks were creases in the first two years in ex- County Watchdog Association, said variances are planned in a way that packed with parade watchers, who change for lifetime health benefits. the county is “out of control” and that would blend in with the surrounding applauded the Marine Band as it “They [the contracts]provide long- “money is being misappropriated.” neighborhood, the board approved passed by and still had enthusiasm time savings for the county,” Mr. “You could literally cut the payroll the application. left over to applaud marchers from Devanney said. in half and no one would even blink,” The board will carry the use-vari- local civic organizations, veterans The county manager said the bud- Mrs. Renna said. ance application of Avrohom and groups, schools, sports leagues and get “fully funds” Runnells Special- Maryellen Taylor of Berkeley Molly Blesofsky of South Avenue to other clubs and groups. ized Hospital in Berkeley Heights, Heights said there are residents of its June 27 meeting. Earlier in the morning, a brief cer- which has been running on a “multi- her town who have moved from town- Additionally, the board approved emony, including the presentation million deficit.” He also noted that ship to county employment and re- resolutions for a bulk variance for a of a wreath, was held at American the budget includes educational op- ceived “$30,000 raises.” She said sign for Jim Buggy of NJ Plumbing Legion Post No. 209 in Scotch Plains portunities at Union County College county jobs “should be open to the Supply at 44 South Martine Avenue, followed by a ceremony attended by and the Vocational-Technical Schools public.” and it approved a driveway widening dozens of residents at the Fanwood in Scotch Plains as well as public- Both the budget and the measure to for Bruce Peer at 89 Glenwood Road. Courtesy of Jim O’Connor TRAVELING MEMORIAL…These Armed Forces veterans review names on Memorial Library, where Mayor safety initiatives. use the monies held in escrow passed The board agreed to hold its next the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall at Liberty Hall Museum in Union Mahr spoke and Pastor Kevin He said the state renewed the by a 7-0-1 margin; Deborah Scanlon agenda meeting, scheduled for Mon- on May 17. The wall is a one of two half-size replicas of the Vietnam Veterans Brennan of Evangel Church offered county-shared services grant for three was absent and Adrian Mapp ab- day, June 18, at 7 p.m., instead of its Memorial in Washington, DC. prayers. years at $300,000. Mr. Devanney de- stained from voting. usual 7:30 p.m. Page 2 Thursday, May 31, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Homeland Security Grants Recycle Electronics, Tires in Available to Nonprofits New Providence, June 9 AREA — Nonprofit agencies that Union and Passaic. The U.S. Depart- NEW PROVIDENCE – The Residents need to drive to the New could be targets of a terrorist attack ment of Homeland Security (DHS) County of Union will sponsor a recy- Providence site with their unwanted can apply for federal grants of up to has allotted more than $24 million cling event of electronics and auto- electronic equipment and as many as $100,000 to improve their security, countrywide for the program. mobile tires on Saturday, June 9, so eight automobile tires, without rims, New Jersey Office of Homeland Se- The grants will be awarded to eli- county residents can get rid of un- and workers at the site will unload the curity and Preparedness (OHSP) Di- gible nonprofits according to criteria wanted tires, computers, televisions vehicles. rector Richard Cañas announced this that include whether the organization and other electronic equipment in an Pre-registration is not required for week. maintains a site with symbolic value environmentally proper manner. this special Saturday collection. Mr. Cañas said 2007 Nonprofit and is a recognized national or his- The special recycling event will Refrigerators, washers and dryers, Security Grant Program funds are torical institution that makes it an take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at microwaves and air conditioners will available to 501(c)(3) organizations attractive target; has a role in re- Lucent Technologies, 600 Mountain not be accepted. in the seven counties covered by New sponding to or recovering from a ter- Avenue in New Providence. A complete list of the materials Jersey’s Urban Area Security Initia- rorist attack; has potential vulner- All residents of Union County are that will be accepted on June 9 is tive (UASI) program, namely Bergen, abilities to attack, especially as docu- eligible to participate at no cost. available at the Union County Bu- Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, mented by a prior risk assessment; “Computer monitors and old tele- reau of Planning and Environmental and has been the subject of an identi- visions are the source of a consider- Kyle Cook for The Westfield Leader Conservation website: ucnj.org. NJ Storm Sufferers fied and substantiated attack – or is IN UNITED WAY WE TRUST…New Westfield United Way trustees pose after able amount of lead – about five The electronics collection and tire closely allied with an organization the organization’s annual meeting earlier this month. Pictured, left to right, are: pounds per screen,” said Freeholder recycling will be held rain or shine, for Can Register for Aid that has been the subject of attack – Rick Ragoza, Rick Malacrea, Kathleen O’Neill Lynch, Jennifer Jaruzelski, Susan Chester Holmes, liaison to the Union county residents only and not for busi- PISCATAWAY – Local, state and by a terrorist organization inside or Cook, Colleen Echausse, Anthony Cerami and Sharilyn Brown. County Solid Waste Advisory Board. nesses. Proof of residency is required. federal officials urge New Jersey outside the United States. “Up to 95 percent of most electronic An alternate weekday drop-off pro- homeowners, renters and business The grant funds must be used for appliances can be recycled. This is a gram for recycling electronics equip- owners who suffered damages as a “target hardening” activities, such as Mountainside Walk Program responsible way to keep hazardous ment is available every Monday be- result of the April nor’easter storm to the purchase and installation of physi- heavy metals out of our environment.” tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Newtech register with the U.S. Department of cal security equipment or for training Electronic equipment that will be Recycling Facility, located at 111 Homeland Security’s Federal Emer- organization personnel. The grants To Continue this Summer accepted on June 9 includes com- Chimney Rock Road, Building 2, in gency Management Agency (FEMA). require the organizations to provide a MOUNTAINSIDE – The balanced diet, regular physical activ- puter monitors, hard drives, modems, Bridgewater. Those who suffered damage and/ 25-percent non-cash or cash match. Mountainside Recreation Department ity, and the avoidance of dangerous keyboards, CPU’s, mice, printers, For more information about recy- or financial loss from the storm and Applications are due to OHSP by announces that Steps to a Healthier substances can increase one’s health scanners, speakers, televisions, cling events, please call the Union are located in one of the 12 New the close of business on June 11. For Mountainside walking program will and enjoyment of life. VCR’s, fax machines, telephones and County Recycling Hotline at (908) Jersey counties designated for fed- more information, grant guidelines continue this summer. The 8-week Participation in Steps to a Healthier circuit boards. 654-9889. eral individual assistance can register and an application, visit nj.gov/ program, which will run from June Mountainside is limited. Registration online at fema.gov or by calling 1- njhomelandsecurity/grants/ 11 to August 5, is funded in part by a begins on Monday, June 4, at the 800-621-FEMA or 1-800-462-7585 index.html. The federal UASI pro- grant of the Blanche and George Watts Mountainside Recreation Depart- County ‘Bio-Blitz 2007’ to (TTY) for hearing or speech impaired. gram is designed to provide funding Mountainside Community Founda- ment, 1385 Route 22 East. For more The following counties are eligible to high-threat, high-density urban tion. Its purpose is to motivate resi- information, call (908) 232-0015, or for individual disaster assistance: areas and to help them build capacity dents to increase their activity levels visit mountainside-nj.com/ Focus on Wildlife Education Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, to prevent, respond to and recover and maintain healthy lifestyles. recreation.htm. MOUNTAINSIDE – Hawks and lab and display area located at Gloucester, Hudson, Mercer, from acts of terrorism. Nationally, For a registration fee of $10, par- other birds, fish and amphibians, Trailside Nature and Science Center, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset there are 46 UASI regions funded by ticipants receive a pedometer, t-shirt MVC Announces plants and other wildlife in the samples of flora and fauna found by and Union. DHS. From 2003 to 2006, New and a guidebook with the program’s Watchung Reservation will be the the scientists and their teams will Residents should apply online or Jersey’s UASI has received nearly custom logo. Participants, who must S. Plainfield Change focus for scientists, teams of natu- be on display. Visitors can rub el- by phone before visiting a local Di- $97.6 million to protect the state’s be borough residents, are asked to TRENTON – The New Jersey ralists and public volunteers during bows with scientists and naturalists saster Recovery Center. densely populated Northeast region. walk on a regular basis and count Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) “Bio-Blitz 2007,” which starts at 5 as they work to identify their finds. their steps using the pedometer. reminds the state’s motorists that its p.m. Friday, June 15, and continues Bio-Blitz Central will also be the Walking can be done on one’s own South Plainfield Agency, located at until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16. meeting location for educational or as part of a group. Weekly step 6051 Hadley Road in the Middlesex “A Bio-Blitz is a 24-hour sam- programs, including evening bird, counts are submitted to the recre- Mall, closed at 4:30 p.m. on Thurs- pling of the flora and fauna in a owl and bat walks on Friday night ation department, where they are tal- day, May 24. On Tuesday, May 29, particular location,” said Freeholder and bird walks, pond searches, fish lied and posted on the program’s the MVC opened a new, much larger Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski, explorations and plant talks on Sat- website, mountainside-nj.com/ South Plainfield Agency, approxi- liaison to the Union County Parks urday given by some of the Bio- steps.htm. mately five miles away from the and Recreation Advisory Board. “Its Blitz leaders. On Saturday after- Each week, incentive prizes are Hadley Road site, at 698 Oak Tree twin goals are to study the noon, leaders will give presenta- awarded to selected participants who Avenue in the Golden Acres Shop- biodiversity that can exist even in a tions on biodiversity and the Bio- walk the greatest average number of ping Center. park located in an urban or subur- Blitz in general. steps and the most additional steps Hours of operation will be week- ban environment and to make the In preparation for the event spon- since the previous week. A participa- days 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with evening public aware of that diversity.” sored by the Union County Depart- tion award will also be decided upon hours on Tuesdays until 7:30 p.m., In each of the two previous Union ment of Parks, the Rahway River by chance. Prizes include gift cards to and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. County Bio-Blitzes – the first at Association, science teams and vol- local business and restaurants that Customers who required MVC ser- Lenape Park in Cranford and the unteers have made a series of pre- promote healthy lifestyles. vices on Friday, May 25 or Saturday, second at the Ash Brook Reserva- blitz scouting visits to the reserva- At the end of the program, selected May 26 were advised to visit the tion in Scotch Plains – scientists tion. On their fourth visit, teams participants will be recognized for Edison Agency at 45 Kilmer Road or identified more than 650 different identified a Cooper’s hawk and doz- several walking accomplishments see njmvc.gov for alternate locations. species. The 2,065-acre Watchung ens of other specimens, including AWARDS…Winners of the 2007 “My County” poster contest, sponsored by the based on their total statistics. At that Avoid the end- and beginning-of- Reservation, which like the other frogs and salamanders, tiny yellow Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey for fourth graders, are pre- point, participants may keep their the-month rush at MVC agencies by Bio-Blitz locations is part of the violets and bush honeysuckle and sented their awards. Pictured, left to right, are: Caitlin Collins from McKinley School in Westfield (1st Place), Lexie Sinscera from St. John the Apostle Elemen- pedometers, t-shirts and guidebooks, visiting mid-week and mid-month. Union County Park System, is by praying mantis egg cases. tary School in Clark (2nd Place), Lauren Bibbo from Harding School in Kenilworth and hopefully include walking as part For hours and service information, far the largest site studied to date. Additional experts, amateur natu- (3rd Place) and Thomas Monaco from St. John the Apostle Elementary School in of their regular activity. customers may visit the MVC online During the Watchung Reserva- ralists and volunteers are still being Clark (4th place). Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi (left), Freeholder Chair- Walking is seen as a major con- at njmvc.gov. tion event, as at the previous two sought for the program. Anyone in- woman Bette Jane Kowalski and Sheriff Ralph Froehlich congratulate the tributor to health and well-being for Bio-Blitzes, members of the public terested may contact Betty Ann winners. children, adults and senior citizens. A will have the opportunity to go on Kelly, Environmental Specialist in CLASSIFIEDS bird and nature walks led by experts the Union County Department of Buy & Sell on the Net who will identify the specimens they Parks, Recreation and Facilities, at goleader.com/classifieds find. At Bio-Blitz Central, a field [email protected] or (908) 527-4231.

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The Scutari (LD-22, Linden) addressed affordable for New Jersey taxpayers ELIZABETH — The Union fund is supported by an open space the May breakfast meeting of the and equitable for full-time public County Freeholders introduced bond tax included in the property tax. Union County Employer Legislative employees. Having a system that is ordinances totaling $12 million last The latest Clark purchase would Committee at Lana’s restaurant in financially viable in the long term is Thursday for purchases of 18 acres of connect the St. Agnes property to the Clark. His remarks focused on the in everyone’s best interest.” open space. The board also took ac- reservoir to Milton Dam and Lake work of the Joint Committee on Pub- Regarding the budget, he said that tion in approving resolutions to allow and across Madison Hill Road to the lic Employee the Governor’s county officials to move ahead in Hazelwood property and on to Benefits Reform proposal would completing contracts prior to the real Esposito Park. and on Governor require no tax in- estate closings. Public hearings and second readings Jon Corzine’s creases and that As previously reported by The on the bond ordinances will be held proposed FY the S corporation Westfield Leader and The Scotch Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. in the David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2008 budget. tax on businesses Plains-Fanwood Times, the purchases freeholders’ meeting room at the county GUEST APPERARANCE… Karna Small Bodman, second from left, author and “The would be allowed include a 13-acre undeveloped land administration building in Elizabeth. senior director of the National Security Council under President Ronald Reagan, Governor’s nego- to expire. “The mass behind St. Agnes Roman Catho- During committee reports, Mr. spoke last Saturday at the Union County Republican Women Breakfast held at tiations and the Governor has lic Church in Clark for $8 million, the Sullivan said the schedule for repav- the Canoe Brook County Club in Summit. Also pictured, from left to right, are: package of re- said repeatedly 4.25-acre Schwarz Farm on Old ing county roads can be found on the Kenilworth Councilwoman Kathi Fiamingo, Elyse Bochicchio Medved of Rahway form bills that the that New Jersey Raritan Road in Clark and Westfield county website at ucnj.org. and Union County Freeholder candidate Patricia Quattrocchi. Legislature has to grow its for $3.6 million and 0.6 acres located Freeholder Nancy Ward said the passed were a way out of our on Wildwood Terrace in Union Town- county held forums on gang violence good start,” said current fiscal ship for $417,000. at the Union County Educational Ser- County Sets June 7 Meeting Mr. Scutari, troubles,” Mr. Freeholder Dan Sullivan, chairman vices Commission’s Hillcrest Acad- whose district in- REFORMING SYSTEM…Senator Scutari said. of the county’s Open Space, Recre- emy campuses in Westfield and About Bicycle Master Plan cludes Scotch Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Linden) left, “This budget sig- ation and Historic Preservation Trust Scotch Plains. She said to date 600 Plains, Fanwood addressed the Union County Employer nals that we are Fund, said, “I am very happy to see students have participated in the pro- COUNTY – The county will hold an overall plan for bicycle use, with and Clark. “We Legislative Committee on May 16 regard- both serious these (acquisitions) moving forward.” gram, which includes nationally an “open house” style meeting to get guidelines that could be used to inte- raised the retire- ing public employee benefits reform and about restoring The purchases follow the acquisi- known speakers. the public’s input on the Union County grate bicycle pathways into the de- ment age for new the state budget for FY 2008. Also pic- financial integ- tion of the 42-acre Clark Reservoir “It (the program) shows we are on Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. sign of mixed use development and workers, in- tured are Maureen Tinen, chairman of rity as well as fos- from Clark Township for a dollar, the top of the game (on addressing gang The meeting will be held on Thurs- transportation improvement projects. creased the the Union County ELC and president of tering an eco- $6.25-million purchase of a 14-acre violence) here,” Ms. Ward said. day, June 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Displays and mapping will be pro- amount of em- the Union County Economic Development nomic environ- parcel from Hazelwood Cemetery, Freeholder Chairman Bette Jane Corporation, and Mark Bocchieri, direc- the Cranford Recreation and Parks vided at the meeting. Project mem- ployee pension tor of external affairs for Verizon. ment that is con- and the former 13-acre Esposito Farm Kowalski said the recent 150th Union Department, located at 220 Walnut bers will offer explanations, answer contributions,and ducive to busi- property, which the county bought County anniversary event at Union Avenue. It will be held in Room 201. questions and receive comments. for the first time, state employees ness.” for $2.9 million in 2003. The county County College was “a day the county Representatives of county planning The Bicycle Master Plan Route will be required to contribute to the The Union County Employer Leg- also owns Milton Lake and Dam. could be proud of its heritage.” and community development and the Map has been updated and incorpo- cost of their medical benefits. That islative Council is an independent Victoria Drake Durbin, the direc- During the public comment por- project consultants, RBA Group, will rates all the comments and informa- we managed to do these things with organization established by the New tor of the county’s Open Space, Rec- tion of the meeting, Fanwood Library be present. tion received at earlier meetings. Rep- the cooperation of the public sector Jersey Business and Industry Asso- reation and Historical Preservation Director Dan Weiss, Scotch Plains Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane resentatives from municipalities, unions, is especially encouraging.” ciation and composed of community fund, has said she expects the reser- Library Director Meg Kolaya and Kowalski said, “With this study, we the public, bicycle advocates and “Obviously, the problem is not and business leaders. The Union voir, Hazelwood, St. Agnes and Union Roselle Park Library Director Susan will be able to gauge the needs of the transportation agencies have all had solved,” he said. “I look forward to County ELC meets on a monthly ba- township purchases to be completed Calantore thanked the freeholders for public and come up with a viable plan input into this project. working with Governor Corzine to sis to talk about legislative and regu- by the fall. funding historical and genealogy da- to make bicycles a safe alternative to The North Jersey Transportation latory affairs affecting employers, and Once the deals are complete, the tabases. Weiss said The New York automobiles.” Planning Authority and the County Pineland Fire Grant each meeting features a discussion county will have bought 300 acres of Times from 1851-2004 is available Residents are invited to learn more of Union have provided funding for with legislators, cabinet members or land since its open space fund was on one of the databases. about the county’s effort to develop this $150,000 project. OK’d For New Jersey local officials. The databases are accessible on the WASHINGTON – The Federal DOT Announces Rte. 78 Union County Library Connection Emergency Management Agency link available on the county website Environment NJ Launches approved a grant to reimburse state DOT Tells of Project Improvement Projects and are available to anyone with a and local governments for fire man- AREA – The New Jersey Depart- Union County library card. agement efforts during New Jersey’s For Rt. 22 on June 8 ment of Transportation (NJDOT) has Tina Renna, president of the Union WF Citizen Outreach Drive battle against a fire in the Pinelands. UNION – The New Jersey Depart- announced that shoulder improve- County Watchdog Association, said WESTFIELD – Environment New ENJ urges the Legislature to pass The fire, which began May 22, has ment of Transportation (NJDOT) has ments on Route 78 in Newark, the Watchdog’s website also has pub- Jersey (ENJ) has canvassed and will the bill by the end of June. “If we consumed thousands of acres in announced that the U-turn G along Irvington, Union and Hillside will lic documents available to the public. continue to canvass Westfield resi- don’t act now to preserve our open Burlington and Ocean Counties and Route 22 (milepost 53.3) in Union begin around Monday, June 25, with She said the site, dents throughout the month of May spaces, we are going to permanently has resulted in thousands of evacua- Township will be closed on Friday, completion expected by November. unioncountywatchdog.org, receives to build support for renewing the lose some of the last beautiful places tions and several road closures. It is June 8, in the westbound to east- The project will include improve- 5,000 hits a month. Garden State Preservation Trust Fund. across Union County,” said Kristen believed to have been sparked by a bound direction only. All westbound ments to the local and express shoul- Kevin Dick of Scotch Plains, a Left unattended, the trust will run out Gaiser, ENJ’s canvass director. flare from a New Jersey Air National traffic will be diverted to U-turn H, ders on I-78 from milepost 52.8 to member of the Citizens’ Campaign, later this year. By talking to residents, ENJ hopes Guard exercise. approximately 1,200 feet to the west. 58.5 from Walker Avenue in Union an arm of Metuchen-based Center for According to ENJ, the state Legis- to raise money and build support for Officials are reviewing this inci- The closure will address safety is- Township eastward for 5.7 miles end- Civic Responsibility, asked the board lature is considering a bill (ACR 10/ its open-space campaign. dent with the military to put in place sues concerning the current opera- ing at the New Jersey Turnpike in for an update on a proposed ordi- SCR 136) that would provide fund- “The reception has been very warm safeguards for the future. tion of U-turn G by providing greater Newark. nance to open the process for filling ing close to $400 million annually to in Westfield,” said assistant canvass separation between turns and increas- According to the DOT, the project vacancies on county advisory boards. protect open spaces and maintain director Matt Trocker. “A lot of people Business Group Sets ing the merging opportunity in this will address “minor drainage defi- The group presented the ordinance to parks over the next decade. If ap- understand the need for open space segment of Route 22 eastbound. ciencies as visually detectable in the the board at its April 19 meeting. proved, the bill would authorize a preservation.” Picnic for June 13 Construction barrels, breakaway shoulder area” and include cleansing County Manager George Devanney question on November’s ballot, ask- ENJ would like the public to be- FANWOOD – The Fanwood and barriers and new striping will deter the existing drainage system. Offi- said the proposal is under discussion ing voters to dedicate $175 million a come members, make phone calls to the Scotch Plains Business and Pro- traffic from entering U-turn G. Mes- cials said the work would result in by the board’s policy committee and year over 10 years from the existing legislators and lobby in Trenton. See fessional Associations will hold their sage signs have been installed at U- temporary lane closures at off-peak the law department. “Some ideas have sales tax, as written by the office of environmentnewjersey.org. annual barbeque on Wednesday, June turn G and Springfield Road in the hours. “Other than drums along shoul- been looked at and explored,” Mr. legislative services. ENJ plans to visit more than 50 13, at LaGrande Park. westbound direction to inform mo- ders, there will be no impact on travel Devanney said. He said he did not Governor Jon Corzine and law- towns in Middlesex, Union, Somerset For information, call Peter torists of the start of the project. Con- lanes during peak hours,” said the know when the matter would come makers have not included ACR 10/ and Morris Counties. Its goal is to Chemidlin at (908) 322-1800 or email struction will be completed in one DOT release. before the full board. SCR 136 in their plans. talk to 130,000 residents statewide. [email protected]. day, according to the DOT.

MEMORIAL DAY CLEARANCE Page 4 Thursday, May 31, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains–Fanwood 21st District News The Westfield Leader Abandoned Children, TTTimes Since 1959 — Established 1890 — Laser Safety Issues DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood TM Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr.- Westfield D Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Asm. Jon Bramnick - Westfield Members of: Asm. Eric Munoz - Summit Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association the first 12 months of Safe Haven, there Kean Safe Haven Bill were only two. As a state, we need to The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey increase our education efforts to ensure enough to discern this deception of dic- Passes Committee that everyone knows this program is a tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 TRENTON – Legislation introduced viable alternative.” by Senator Thomas Kean Jr. (R-21) that guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 would require posters and other educa- Bramnick ID for Lasers vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at tional material informing high-school stu- you get all four – You must have a lot of Clears Committee free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 dents of “New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act” recently passed the Sen- TRENTON – Legislation sponsored All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. ate Education Committee. The new mea- by Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte sure will seek to address the continuing Westfield) that require sellers of class IV issue of abandoned infants in New Jersey. lasers to check the purchaser’s identifica- Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR tion and to keep a record of each laser Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo The measure has already passed the Gen- 1. Rubiginose – Rust-colored eral Assembly. sold, cleared a state assembly panel on 2. Threnody – A song of lamentation; COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION “The New Jersey Infant Safe Haven May 18. a dirge Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Protection Act is an extremely effective Approved by members of Assembly 3. Cozen – To cheat or defraud EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS tool in preventing the tragedy of an aban- Law and Public Safety Committee, Mr. 4. Pollan – A white fish found in some Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin doned child,” Mr. Kean said. “In order to Bramnick said lasers used for drilling, lakes in Ireland TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES be even more effective, young women welding, laser surgery and cutting metals are a few examples of such lasers. LUSK One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 who might abandon their child in a mo- ment of panic must be made aware that “Class IV lasers are capable of causing 1. Soreness of the eyes this program is an option.” injury to both the eye and skin and may 2. To sail with a quartering wind, or The “New Jersey Safe Haven Aware- even present a fire hazard,” according to a with a wind about 45 degrees abaft the ness Promotion Task Force” would be press release from Asm. Bramnick. “A beam Dual Office Holding, Tell Them formed immediately after the bill is en- few years ago, when this bill was origi- 3. Lazy; idle acted into law and would have six months nally introduced, powerful lasers such as 4. Muddy, thick or turbid to report its findings and recommenda- these were used to temporarily blind pi- TUBERON tions to the Legislature and Governor. lots. The FBI and Department of Home- 1. A wartlike lump or node You’re Fed Up With the Malarkey The report would include recommenda- land Security have evidence that terrorists 2. A shark tions for new legislation that should be have explored using lasers as weapons.” 3. A potato Because of public outrage, the New Jersey State officeholders. Existing officeholders are adopted to solve any structural problems “Maintaining purchaser records may 4. The pocket gopher Legislature says that it will address the problem of grandfathered and can continue double-dipping. in the original act. discourage individuals from procuring PILIGEROUS “While police stations, hospitals and these types of lasers for terroristic activ- 1. Covered with hair dual office holding in this state. Dual office holding Worse, the legislation will not become effective until other designated locations have served as ity,” Mr. Bramnick said. 2. Putrid; foul-smelling is illegal in many other states. February 2008. In addition to those currently abus- a place of sanctuary for many newborn Mr. Bramnick said he has been active 3. Shaped like a cap In New Jersey, dual office holding has become ing the system, all those elected this November will babies, unlawful abandonment continues in introducing legislation to address 4. Given to theft or robbery; untrust- to exist,” Mr. Kean said. “In the 12 months homeland security issues. He can be worthy a disgrace. It has resulted in many conflicts of also be allowed to abuse the system ad infinitum. before Safe Haven was passed, eight ba- reached at (908) 232-3673 or BRACCATE interest. Because of this, many of those seeking If they had any real mettle and integrity, the legis- bies were abandoned in public places. In [email protected]. 1. Having feathers which conceal the elective office are those who have their personal lation would apply to all elected officials – and feet and legs 2. Concise; brief; to the point welfare held far above the interests of the citizens. would become effective this November. 3. Having the breadth of the cranium To us, it’s clear that this practice must be elimi- The way it is being set up, we are concerned that Letters to the Editor greater than the length, according to the nated immediately. it will take another generation to purge our govern- cephalic index 4. In botany, furnished with branches So what is the Legislature in Trenton planning to ment of this cancer. Write and call your legislators Petro President Clarifies in pairs do? With much-ballyhooed flimflam and fanfare, now before they pass this phony ban. they claim to be crafting legislation to eliminate dual They are feeding you baloney and telling you it is Hazardous Cleanup Source See more letters on Page 8 office holding. But the devil is in the details. steak. Tell them you are fed up – with this and all the My name is Robert Petrozziello, presi- ment scheduled for delivery here at our dent of Petro Extrusion Technologies, Inc., 490 South Avenue location. Nor was the Letters to the Editor The legislation planned only applies to future other malarkey going on. in Garwood. In your May 24 issue, you ran leaking material at any time a product used a photo labeled “Hazard Cleanup” on page at our facility. It just so happened that the Former WHS Principal Petix Extends Recommendation 1 of The Westfield Leader. While a spill did leak was noticed while the Fed Ex vehicle Exciting and Uplifting occur on the property, the information was parked at our dock, and as soon as it included with the photo implies that it was was detected, our personnel notified the Air Show Honors On Free Speech to Westfield BOE and Town Officials in some way related to Petro Extrusion Garwood Fire Department so that they As the healthy public discussion on ists alike. Certainly, Westfield High against those in positions of authority. Tech., Inc., and/or its operations there. In could notify the proper authorities. The WWII Veterans censorship at Westfield High School en- School student journalists have been as As principal, I always looked forward fact, the spill occurred inside of a Fed Ex article in your paper implies that the leaky The Reading, Pa., Air Show has been a ters its second month, many cogent argu- thorough and accurate in their reporting to the weekly publication, not only to Freight truck, here for delivery of an unre- drum was delivered to our facility and is a destination for us pilots for many years ments in defense of free speech and ad- and as fair in their commentaries as adult better understand students’ perspectives lated machine part. While parked at the product that might be used at our facility, now. However, what is new, which I hering to traditional procedures have been journalists. on issues, but also to see what the students Petro Extrusion loading dock, our ship- both of which are not the case. visited last year, is that the show has presented in several thoughtful and elo- Dr. Foley’s acknowledgement of his thought I had done wrong. Invariably, the ping personnel noticed a liquid on the We would appreciate any printed clari- developed into one of the largest WW-II quent letters published in The Westfield confidence in the quality of the students’ student newspaper made me reconsider truck floor. The Fed Ex truck, a tractor fication to the information listed with the memorial encampments in the U.S., em- Leader. The Westfield community has and teachers’ work can be confirmed by my positions. Sometimes the students trailer carrying 20 drums of a liquid “resin,” May 24 photo, so that your readers under- ploying many hundreds of uniformed re- made its position clear: it does not want his recommending to the board that pre- were right and I was wrong. The “Blue as well as some other equipment, appar- stand that the hazardous cleanup was in enactors and site personnel. It takes place the school newspaper, Hi’s Eye, or its April procedures be reinstituted and that Devil News” serves the same purpose. ently had a problem when one of the pieces no way related to our facility here. If you over three days (June 1 to 3) and is very broadcast counterpart, “Blue Devil News the board adopt a policy that rejects ad- Uncensored, it enriches the quality of of equipment on the truck punctured one of have any questions, please feel free to well organized for maximum enjoyment (BDN),” to be censored by the adminis- ministrative prior approval of the Hi’s thinking and discussion in the school and the drums. The puncture leaked the liquid contact me. Thank you. and minimum grief. Flying-in is ideal, but tration. Eye and “Blue Devil News” except under in the greater community. onto the truck bed, as well as the ground Bob Petrozziello President, Petro driving is not too bad. The site link is Since my first letter to The Leader in specifically defined circumstances. If the A public statement now by the board of area at our loading dock. Neither the drums Extrusion Technologies, Inc. below with all details and directions to response to Victoria McCabe’s article on superintendent makes these recommen- education rescinding the order for admin- nor the equipment were part of any ship- Reading Airport. censorship was a catalyst for the dialog, I dations, he will promote the highest edu- istrative prior review of future “Blue Devil In addition to dozens of spectacular would now like to propose a solution that cational values and will enhance his own News” programs will send an important McKinley School Principal Thanks WW-II aircraft fly-overs, there are many will meet the expectations of the commu- legacy. message of trust to all Westfield High authentic WW-II field encampments with nity, maintain the tradition of free speech I respectfully ask the Westfield Board School students and teachers. Further, the fully equipped command posts, commu- at Westfield High School, and enable the of Education to reconsider what ap- statement will give credibility to the All for Book Reading Program Help nication tents with operating radio set- superintendent of schools, the board of pears to be its intractable position on board’s oft-stated declaration that it lis- On May 16, the students and teachers taking the train to college with us. We are ups, mess tents, and many tanks, jeeps, education and town leaders to demon- the censorship of the cable version of tens to the community it serves. This of McKinley School took the train to grateful to the citizens of Westfield who troop carriers and artillery. strate their qualities of leadership to the Hi’s Eye. I ask the board to trust its board statement will also send a powerful Kean University for a “Reading Rally.” It patiently waited as all 450 of us crossed There are hundreds of uniformed re- entire community. teachers and students of journalism so message to all town politicians: don’t ask was the culmination of a year-long goal to several busy streets and boarded the train enactors for all the major powers and all Respectfully, I ask Dr. Foley in one of that they can do their jobs without look- school board members to intercede on encourage recreational reading among our to Union. We offer our appreciation to NJ the armed services from that war. There his final acts as superintendent to recom- ing over their shoulders and worrying your behalf if students in the journalism kindergarten through fifth grade students. Transit personnel and the commuters who was even a recreated French village com- mend to the board of education that prior whether they dare cover a story, advo- program write or cablecast unflattering The children far surpassed our expecta- were on board with our large group! All plete with a few dozen fully uniformed review of student articles, commentaries cate a cause, take an unpopular position reports. tions, reading 16,642 books. We consider of you helped to make this experience a (and armed) German Wehrmacht and sev- and editorials of the printed and broad- or write an article in a tone that might Contact them yourself. Write a letter; them to be on the “right track.” memorable one for our students. eral running pieces of German armor, cast journalism programs remain with offend community and school leaders agree to be interviewed by the staff; or ask We would like to thank Mayor Andrew Claudia Andreski motorcycles, half-tracks, etc. the teachers. Under the astute and dedi- or other readers. for rebuttal time. Model the democratic Skibitsky, Fire Chief Daniel Kelly, Su- Principal of McKinley School This is an unbelievable event for any- cated guidance of legendary advisors In 73 years without administrative re- process. perintendent William Foley, and Officer Westfield one who wants to honor those who fought Walter Clarkson, Charles Soriano, Char- view, there have been no lawsuits against Respectfully, I ask the town council to Gary Moore for supporting our goal and and died in that war by experiencing the lotte Faltemeyer, and current equally the board of education initiated by ar- make a public statement of support of an sights and sounds of exactly what it was talented teachers Rosemary DiBatista, ticles or opinions written in the Hi’s Eye. uncensored Hi’s Eye and “Blue Devil Hi’s Eye Alum Hopes WHS Journalism like to have fought in that war. Corey Walsh and Warren Hynes, the The publication, unafraid of administra- News” to reassure students and others Coming a week after Memorial Day, it Westfield High School journalism pro- tive, board or political interference, has that council members endorse unencum- is an exciting, uplifting and humbling gram has been a consistent model of done superb investigative reporting for bered freedom of speech. Tradition Will Be Maintained experience that I recommend to any fam- excellence worthy of emulation by other the community as well as for the school During the past few weeks, I have I typically look at The Leader’s weekly (and probably, from her perspective, bor- ily with relatives who are or were WW-II high schools and professional journal- and has provided a check and balance been contacted by several Westfielders online edition to check the obituary page ing) town council meetings as part of a veterans, or who have an interest in see- of all ages. They, like all those who to see if any of my WHS classmates (or school project. For this “sin” seven de- ing world history that you can actually have written articulate and passionate their parents) passed away recently. I cades of uncensored student journalism touch. Danker Dairy Bottle Invokes Memories letters to The Westfield Leader, have moved from town after my high-school at WHS is threatened? See the information online at: made it abundantly clear that maintain- graduation, in 1975, and don’t get back I think the student involved in this maam.org/maamwwii. Of Westfield for Florida Resident ing the tradition of free speech at home very often, so there’s often little on matter, along with her classmates and Lou Francz Westfield High School is a significant The Leader’s front page of interest to me academic advisers, would have learned a Westfield I was happy to read the article in This Is active in the “Y” which I joined in 1930 at community issue. Knowing the tradi- these days, unfortunately. much better lesson from this if the mayor Westfield about the bottle man, Barry 10 years of age. I was a vice president of tion of this great community as I do, I In the past month, however, I have be- had taken the time to come to WHS to sit Batzel, and to see the Aug Danker milk the “Y” when I moved to Florida. Also a am not surprised by the firm and confi- come engrossed in the ongoing page-one/ down with the involved parties and ex- Student Seeks bottle. My father owned Danker Dairy past president of the Westfield Real Es- dent commitment of its citizens to en- editorial page drama of how Westfield’s plain why he was unhappy with her com- during the teens until about 1930. Warren tate Board, a long time member of the courage the pursuit of truth for and by mayor apparently asked the board of edu- ments. It might have been instructive had New Jersey Artifacts Rorden and a couple other Westfield School Boosters and past president of the Westfielders of all ages. cation president to take steps to monitor His Honor conveyed his opinions, in a Each member in my fifth grade class is merchants gave me four or five Danker same. I urge the superintendent, the board of the content of a student-run news broad- positive and mature way, directly at the working on a project called “Parade of bottles years ago when they found them in I remember when I was a youngster education and members of the town coun- cast aired on the local access cable station. student herself so that she would appreci- States.” We are responsible for gathering downtown buildings that they had pur- seeing the middle of town under water cil to hear the loud and resolute voices of He is, as I understand it, so upset over how ate the impact that the words she chose as much information and materials about chased. and people in canoes and row boats going the citizens of Westfield. Rescinding the a WHS student journalist conveyed her had on the town’s chief executive. the state as we can, to help “sell” the state. I retired to Florida in 1979 after selling past my dad’s dairy store on Broad Street, order of prior review and vowing non- impressions of several town council meet- I am personally gratified by the strong The project is due in June 2007. my home and real estate business. Many which was next to Epstein’s Bootery and interference in the journalism programs ings on a Blue Devils News broadcast that outpouring of support for WHS student I have chosen your state, New Jersey, friends were surprised to see me leave my the National Bank. So much for old times. will demonstrate to everyone that great a series of actions were set in motion at his journalism published in the last four is- for my presentation. If any of your read- hometown since I had been very active in I do enjoy reading The Leader and look leaders ultimately make the right — even behest which now apparently threaten a sues of The Leader. It’s obvious that ers would help me out by sending pic- town and was born in the family house at forward to receiving it even though it if not always convenient or comfortable seven-decade tradition of an uncensored Westfield residents are as (justifiably) tures, postcards, a used license plate, facts, 314 Scotch Plains Avenus (not comes two at a time quite often. — decisions. student press at the high school. proud of the high-school newspaper as products, etc. from your state, it would be Muhlenberg Hospital) in 1920. I think Al Danker Robert Petix I’ve followed this matter with great they are their sports teams and other stu- greatly appreciated. Everson Pearsall is the only one left in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Scotch Plains interest because I look back on my time as dent programs. In fact, I’ve yet to read Please send these to: Taylor Kehr, c/o town from my WHS class of 1938. I was a Hi’s Eye reporter and editor as one of the anything in The Leader supporting the Foothills Elementary, 10621 234th Ave, best and most formative experiences of mayor or school board president’s ac- E. Buckley, WA 98321. my time at Westfield High School (1972- tions on this matter except the statements Taylor Kehr 1975). Like the thousands of other stu- printed in The Leader by school board Buckley, Washington dents taught by the legendary Walt president and superintendent of schools. Clarkson, who passed away in 2005, I am By now I am sure Walt Clarkson has Deadlines grateful for the chance we had to learn given St. Peter and others within earshot General News - Friday 4pm how to write, write well and write on beyond the Pearly Gates a rousing lesson deadline for the Hi’s Eye. Walt also in- in the importance of a free student press as Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm stilled in us a great sense of responsibility only he can give it. Unfortunately, the rest Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm to not only write well, but to do so with of us will have to wait for a while to, if Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm accuracy and fairness. I am confident that we’re lucky, hear from Walt on this topic Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm these lessons are being taught by those again. In the meantime, I hope that cooler To Reach Us who have succeeded him as teachers in heads will prevail in Westfield and that its E-Mail - [email protected] the WHS journalism program. tradition of student journalism excellence Phone - (908) 232-4407 President Harry Truman once famously will be maintained without the dead hand observed that if you “can’t stand the heat” of administration “censorship” or “review.” Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 of politics, “then get out of the kitchen.” Andrew Karp While I don’t know Mayor Skibitsky per- Westfield High School ‘75 Submittal Formats sonally, it seems a bit unusual that the Sonoma, Calif. elected chief executive of a community Email Photos in color boasting one of the highest socio-eco- Email Ads as pdf files in color nomic status levels in New Jersey would Honor Those Who Please spell & grammar check become so enraged at a remark from a For more information, see high-school student made on a local cable Serve the Country www.goleader.com television show. I have to wonder how he In this week of the Memorial Day Holi- www.goleader.com/presskit reacts to criticism by the “grownups” day as we honor and remember our fallen www.goleader.com/classifieds who attend town council meetings if this heroes, I would like to take this time on Upload and Feedback is how he reacted to this situation. behalf of the Union County Board of Cho- For critical, large files, multiple pho- What the student said was neither libel- sen Freeholders to thank all those who now tographs and assured delivery of items ous nor defamatory. There was no “actual serve and have served in our armed forces. to our newspapers, you can upload di- malice” or “reckless disregard” of the I urge all residents to take this week rect to our server at goleader.com/up- truth, nor were her comments directed and try in some way to honor and remem- load. Call (908) 232-4407 for username personally at the mayor, any other indi- ber those who protect our nation. We and password that are required for this vidual council member or city employee. must never forget that it is because of procedure. In the final analysis, what we clearly have their service that America remains a free You can also provide text direct to us here is the “subjective opinion” and (per- country and the greatest place to live. on the Internet at goleader.com/feed- haps) “fair” or “unfair comment” of a Bette Jane Kowalski back. This avoids possible problems teenager who sat through several recent Freeholder Chairwoman with e-mail. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 31, 2007 Page 5

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Rescue Squad is inviting all local patchers who answer calls to the squad day, June 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. when The Miller-Cory House Museum residents to consider joining its ranks and make sure that a crew is available the Miller-Cory House Museum pre- is a restored, fully furnished farm- as a volunteer. to respond to every emergency in sents “Who Invented Ice Cream?” house built in 1740. A nationally During 2006, the squad responded town. Visitors will have an opportunity to recognized living museum, it is lo- to 2,500 calls. Currently, it has ap- Dispatchers rarely answer emer- taste a sample of old fashioned ice cated at 614 Mountain Avenue in proximately 70 members who re- gency calls directly, but rather obtain cream, hand-churned by Laurie Mills, Westfield. Admission to the museum spond to 911 emergency calls on a information from the police depart- and learn about some of the mile- and its grounds is $2.50 for adults, daily basis. ment when a crew is needed to re- stones in its long history. Children $1 for students and free for children In New Jersey, the Westfield squad spond. Dispatchers are needed to also may listen to several stories about under age four. is one of only a handful of squads that cover the telephones during the day this dessert, read by Pat D’Angelo. Upcoming programs at the mu- is able to answer calls 24 hours a day, and on the weekends. They pull duty Costumed docents will be avail- seum include “Gifts of the Earth – seven days a week, and receives no two hours a week. able to guide visitors through the 18th Century Herbs” on Sunday, June financial assistance from town funds. For more information regarding historic home and answer questions 10, and the annual “Aunt Carrie’s MR. AND MRS. MIKE MROZ The squad consists of both Emer- membership, please call the squad about Colonial life. Visitors also are Attic Sale” on Saturday, June 30. (She is the former Ms. Ellie Hodara) gency Medical Technicians and dis- building at (908) 233-2500 or visit For more information on the mu- patchers. Each EMT is stationed at squad headquarters at 335 Watterson Garden Club Assists seum and its programs, please call the squad building for a minimum of Street in Westfield to pick up an appli- the office weekday mornings at (908) four hours a week. EMT status is cation. Applications also are available With Park Cleanup 232-1776. Ms. Ellie Hodara obtained through an eight-week train- online at westfieldrescuesquad.org. WESTFIELD – On April 28, the ing class, and all riding members are Garden Club of Westfield joined other Library Offers Teens certified in Cardiopulmonary Resus- Hiking Club Features local residents for a spring cleanup of citation (CPR). Mindowaskin Park. Four Study Evenings Marries Mike Mroz All training is provided free of Variety of Activities In celebration of Arbor Day, club WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ms. Ellie Hodara, the daughter of Westfield High School, where they charge to members. According to the COUNTY – The Union County members also planted a Stewartia Memorial Library has invited high Fred and Terri F. Hodara of Westfield, met and began dating during their squad, becoming an EMT is ideal for Hiking Club offers a varied program pseudocamellia (Japanese Stewartia) school students in grades 9 to 12 to was married on Saturday, May 26, to freshman year. parents who want to be prepared in of outdoor activities that are designed in the Captain Carl E. Shivers Memo- study for final exams Monday through Mike Mroz. He is the son of Robert The bride is employed as a Spanish emergency situations or for any mem- to provide wholesome recreation rial Garden in Mindowaskin. The Thursday, June 11, 12, 13 and 14. and Dianne Mroz, also of Westfield. teacher at Westfield High School, while ber of the community wishing to give while contributing to physical fitness. garden is scheduled to undergo reno- During this time, the library will The early evening ceremony took the bridegroom is a project manager time to an organization that assists Hiking and bicycling activities are vation to restore it to its original ap- offer a designated study room and place in the boathouse at Bonnet Is- with Gandalf Restorations in Westfield. thousands of community members scheduled on a regular basis. Most pearance. Craig Stock of Craig R. refreshments, including coffee do- land Estate on Long Beach Island, He also has his own business, Michael each year. The squad also offers schol- events take place in central and north- Stock Landscape Design assisted with nated by Starbucks, from 7 to 10 p.m. with the bride given in marriage by Robert Construction, a building and arship opportunities. ern New Jersey. Membership dues the tree planting. The library is located at 550 East her parents. contracting company in Fanwood. For those who may have a less are $10 per year. To request a compli- The Garden Club of Westfield is a Broad Street in Westfield. For infor- Officiating at the nuptials was the The mothers of the bride and bride- flexible schedule or who are not physi- mentary schedule, please call (908) member of the National Garden Club, mation on library programs and ac- father of the bride, Mrs. Regina Clark, groom, together with the bride’s aunt cally able to handle the responsibili- 527-4900. Inc., the Central Atlantic Region and tivities, please call (908) 789-4090, the bridegroom’s aunt, and Mayor and grandmother, hosted a bridal the Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc., access wmlnj.org or visit the library Emeritus of Beach Haven Deborah shower at Ferraro’s South in Westfield District 5. for a copy of its quarterly newsletter. Whitcraft. A reception followed at on March 31. Historical Society to Recall Bonnet Island Estate. The parents of the bridegroom The bride attended Cornell Univer- hosted the rehearsal dinner the sity in Ithaca, N.Y., graduating with evening before the wedding at Plan- Author Jean-Rae Turner honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree tation Restaurant in Harvey Cedars. WESTFIELD – In remembrance of where Mrs. Turner had served as sec- in Spanish and Sociology in 2005. The couple will reside in Fanwood. the late Union County author and his- retary for many years. The bridegroom attended Valparaiso torian Jean-Rae Turner, selected col- Over a period of more than 60 years, University in Valparaiso, Ind., where Visitors Invited Sunday umns from her book “Once Upon a Mrs. Turner had been a teacher, writer, he started for the Valparaiso football Time” will be read by various Westfield journalist, historian and lecturer. As a team and graduated in 2005 with a To Cannonball House Historical Society members during the journalist, she had been a reporter and Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn society’s First Wednesday Luncheon written the historical columns for the Management and Business. Cannonball House Museum, located on June 6. It will begin at noon at B.G. Elizabeth Daily Journal for over 35 Both are 2001 graduates of at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, Fields Restaurant, located at 560 years. When the Journal stopped pub- will be open to visitors on Sunday, Springfield Avenue in Westfield. lication, she continued them in The Caregivers Meeting Set June 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Costumed “Jean-Rae Turner was a guest Citizen, a weekly publication. docents will give tours of the historic speaker at many of our luncheons Mr. Koles, who also had worked at Monday at St. Helen’s house and gardens. There is no ad- over the years. Her research of Union the Journal as its chief photographer, WESTFIELD – A support group for mission charge. County history was extremely thor- developed a friendship with Mrs. those caring for elderly or chronically Through the years, this circa 1750 ough, which was always apparent in Turner that would last for over 50 ill loved ones will meet on Monday, white saltbox house has been “home” her books, periodicals, columns and years. They worked together as co- June 4, at 8 p.m. in the parish center of to families named Osborn, Hetfield, lectures. This program is our tribute authors of nine books and many peri- St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Harper, Coles, Kelly and Snook. Since to her,” said luncheon Program Chair- odicals on the local histories of Essex on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. 1972, it has been a museum operated man Bob Miller. and Union Counties. TEAM EFFORT…Members of the Garden Club of Westfield participate in a Meetings take place on the first by the Historical Society of Scotch “Once Upon a Time” is a collection All those wishing to attend the lun- spring cleanup of Mindowaskin Park on April 28. In celebration of Arbor Day, non-holiday Monday of each month. Plains and Fanwood. Furnished with of historical columns written by Mrs. cheon are asked to make a reservation they also planted a Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese Stewartia) in the Captain These are information and sharing Colonial and Victorian pieces, the Turner and compiled into a book by by noon on Monday, June 4, by call- Carl E. Shivers Memorial Garden at the park. Craig Stock of Craig R. Stock sessions. For more information, please home spotlights two centuries of lo- her friend Richard T. Koles for the ing (908) 233-2930. The cost of the Landscape Design assisted with the project. call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. cal history. Union County Historical Society, luncheon is $14 including gratuity.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 31, 2007 Page 7 Pentecost Is Opportunity Justin Adams to Receive To Illuminate Our Lives Eagle Scout Recognition By REV. FR. PETER DELVIZIS we seek to imitate the Lord in our WESTFIELD – On Monday, June and Garden Supplies in Clark. daily pursuits the simple characteris- A great historian once said that a 4, Justin Adams of Westfield, a senior Troop 72 Leader Jim Marino of tics of our lives are then extraordinar- at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Westfield said he knew the rescue good way to start a historical analysis ily manifested. is by asking of a particular people Edison, will receive his Eagle Scout squad members were pleased with Political intrigue, opposition and Award. This is the highest award that the results because it improved the what holidays they celebrate on their corruption, lust for power and pres- calendar. If you wish to understand, a Boy Scout can earn. quality of the property’s appearance tige, the degrading of the human be- A member of Troop 72 of the Boy and would bring pride to the all-vol- for example, the Greek people, one ing, the unnatural anthropomorphic can begin by studying what great Scouts of America since January 2006, unteer squad. application to the created world, en- Justin is the son of Ludwig H. and Mr. Marino said that Justin has events they celebrate on their na- vironmental plunder, monetary greed, tional calendar every year. These Lynn Adams. always “hit the ground running and is unhealthy addictions and pursuits all According to the Boy Scouts of ever eager to step up, lead other scouts events tell much about a particular fill an individual with dark desire and people or nation. In the same way, the America website, an Eagle Scout is and assist them with whatever tasks inclination. awarded this rank because he has are at hand.” present religious holiday of Pente- These things are not new occur- cost expresses an important aspect of fulfilled “requirements in the areas of Before joining Troop 72, Justin was rences to any society. I’m pretty sure leadership, service and outdoor skills. a member of Troop 78, where he the Christian Church and can have a they occurred in every preceding gen- special relevance for each of us. TENNIS AND TEA…The annual “tennis tea party” to benefit the New Jersey Although many options are available served as patrol leader and historian. eration, but perhaps they were tem- Chapter of the Lymphoma Research Foundation was held April 22 at the to demonstrate proficiency in these He received the Will Somers Award This year, Easter was celebrated on pered or balanced and eventually the same day by the Eastern Ortho- Mountainside Indoor Tennis Club. More than 50 area women turned out for tennis, areas, a number of specific skills are for outstanding participation twice, overcome by the person longing for yoga, pilates, massages, food and live jazz. Pictured, from left to right, are: Georgia required to advance through the ranks and the God and Country Awards: dox, Roman Catholics and Protestant the acquisition of wisdom and truth Aquila, owner of the Mountainside Indoor Tennis Club; Karen Dorne, event Christianity. Therefore, by extension, – Tenderfoot, Second Class, First God and Me, God and Family and through divine illumination. Soci- organizer, and prize-winner Mary Goodfellow. For information on the New Jersey Class, Star, Life and Eagle. To ad- God and Church. Additionally, Justin the holiday of Pentecost is also mutu- ety should always be reminded of Chapter of LRF, please contact [email protected] or visit lymphoma.org. ally celebrated on Sunday, May 27. vance, a Boy Scout must pass specific earned badges such as “Citizenship this important aspect of life, and its tests that are organized by require- in the World,” “Emergency Prepared- Pentecost is derived from the Greek religious, civic and educational lead- word Penënta, which simply means ments and merit badges.” ness,” “Forestry,” “Orienteering,” ers should continue to project this. VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Taking a suggestion from his sister, “Personal Management,” “Soil and 50, and so every year for millennia the As the week of Pentecost passes, Christian Church has celebrated the a volunteer with the Westfield Res- Water Conservation” and “Traffic its theme of illumination is an impor- cue Squad on Watterson Street, Justin Safety.” He also had been a member day of Pentecost 50 days after the tant aspect to develop. For through Present Loyalty Day Awards celebration of Easter. The story of decided that beautifying the facility’s of Cub Scout Pack 171 and was named the grace of God, each of us can be landscape was an ideal way to earn Cub Scout of the Year in 1999. Pentecost is recorded in the Christian blessed to encounter the Lord, giving GARWOOD – Veterans of Foreign The Voice of Democracy Essay New Testament and one can easily his Eagle Scout Award. At Wardlaw-Hartridge, Justin has rise to our own personal Pentecost. Wars (VFW) Post No. 6807 of winners were Gina Quartarolo, third Justin led a team of scouts and played soccer and participated in the comprehend from reading it that the * * * * * * * Garwood and Westfield and the La- place; Mairead Lawyer, second place, history of the Christian Church begins adult volunteers who removed shrubs Drama Club and the Science and dies Auxiliary held their Loyalty Day and Ashling Coffey, first place. that had become overgrown and were Math Society. For the past six years, with the descent of the Holy Spirit. The Reverend Father Delvizis is Awards luncheon and program on The Ladies Auxiliary Sixth Grade On this day simple, ordinary people presiding priest of the Holy Trinity obstructing parking. These were re- he has been active in the youth group May 6 at the post home, located at Essay winner was Ryan Brinkerhoff. placed with slow-growing, low-main- at The Presbyterian Church in became, through the grace of God, Greek Orthodox Church, located at 221 South Avenue in Garwood. Betty Patrick of the Ladies Auxil- extraordinary. They were illuminated 250 Gallows Hill Road in Westfield. tenance plants. Westfield. The Reverend Gary Wetzel of the iary provided the centerpieces for the A grassy area that was difficult to In the fall, Justin will enter by a power which they considered Garwood Presbyterian Church gave occasion, while Mr. and Mrs. Robert greater and ineffably beyond them- maintain was dug up and planted with Skidmore College in Saratoga Registration Underway the invocation. Susan Leonard of the Eckman and Edward Remaykais pro- low-maintenance shrubs, a small tree Springs, N.Y. His interest in art led selves. From that remarkable mo- Ladies Auxiliary led the National vided some of the food. ment of illumination, these individu- For Drama Program and mulch. Justin obtained donations him to attend Skidmore’s Summer Anthem, and Post Commander Den- of the plants and mulch from Parker Acceleration Program in Art, where als stepped into a greater world by FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- nis Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance. continuing to seek after knowledge in morial Library, located at North Av- Gardens in Scotch Plains, Williams he further developed his skills in During the luncheon, Ladies Aux- FUSP Welcomes Public Nursery in Westfield and Bartell Farm drawing and computer design. order to impart it to others. enue and Tillotson Road, currently is iliary President Catherine Madara and What is so significant regarding this accepting applications for its annual Mr. Clark provided the opening re- To ‘Summer Serenade’ event is that it centers on the theme of Summer Drama Workshop for those marks. District 5 Ladies Auxiliary AREA – The First Unitarian Soci- illumination – a word whose meaning entering grades 5 though 9 in the fall. President Minna Snyder introduced ety of Plainfield, the congregation of should perhaps be reintroduced back This will be the library’s ninth sum- guests including Garwood Mayor which includes residents of Westfield, into our society. Illumination implies mer production led by co-directors Dennis McCarthy and State Senator Scotch Plains and Fanwood, will of- a departure from darkness and an en- Mary Everson and Ann Minski, both Thomas Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield). fer “Summer Serenade, An Evening trance into light. In other words, it theater professionals. The keynote speaker was Assembly- of Schubert” on Saturday, June 9. means the loss of ignorance and the The program will be held as part of man Eric Munoz (LD-21, Summit). The program will begin at 7:30 acquisition of wisdom and truth. the library’s 2007 Summer Reading Awards were presented during the p.m. at the FUSP church, located at The attempt for an individual to Club, entitled “Get a Clue @ your event to Edward Silver of the Garwood 724 Park Avenue in Plainfield. It will search for and to obtain wisdom and library,” and is offered free of charge. Fire Department, Douglas Stoffer of highlight the church’s adult and hand truth is a perspective of life long held This year’s play will be a mystery. the Garwood Police Department and bell choirs led by Gail Slater, director throughout the course of human his- The workshop will take place at Stephanie Willix of the Garwood First of music at the church. tory. One can easily read a variety of Fanwood’s Forest Road Park build- Aid Squad. Also featured will be musician religious scriptures or ancient phi- ing on Tuesday and Thursday after- Additionally, Anne Leonard and Victoria Griswold, a church member losophies that speak of humanity’s noons beginning June 21, and also on Bruce Paterson each received Out- and Plainfield resident, performing desire to shed ignorance in order to Wednesdays beginning July 11. standing Citizen awards. Thomas the Mass in G, selected pieces and uplift the personal intellect and spirit. Early sessions will include a half- Bottage was honored with the Out- Impromptus for Pianoforte. She also It is unfortunate that this ancient, hour workshop for participants to learn standing Veteran award, while Fredy will accompany the singing choir. enriching and simple quest of per- dramatic skills and techniques. The Reyes was recognized with the Out- Tickets are $10. Proceeds from this sonal illumination has been replaced, following sessions will focus on re- standing Teacher award. event will benefit the hand bell choir. CONTRIBUTING TO HIS COMMUNITY…Wardlaw-Hartridge senior Justin in many cases, by silly things that add hearsal of a short play, which will be The Patriots Pen Youth Essay awards For more information, please visit Adams of Westfield, far left, who will receive his Eagle Scout Award on Monday, nothing to one’s own personal, spiri- performed on Monday, July 23 (also were presented to Matthew Moore, fusp.org or call the church office at June 4, is pictured above landscaping with other members of Troop 72 at the tual and intellectual growth. the last day of the drama workshop). third place; Erica Snihur, second place, (908) 756-0750 to make reservations. Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad headquarters. The classic notion of learning for Applications are considered on a first- and Laura Villaraut, first place. the sake of knowledge is still very come, first-served basis. Fanwood resi- important and beneficial for any soci- dents receive priority consideration. ety. This belief makes it possible for Registration will close at 4:30 p.m. on See it all on the Web! the transformation of an individual Saturday, June 9. For more details, into that which is a closer image of please call Camille at (908) 322-4377 www.goleader.com our Creator. It is a reminder that when or e-mail [email protected]. Want results? Set no limits!

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Has Businesses, Community to Thank program, will sponsor the Sam Reiter The purposes of the group are to It is with great pride that the Friends of VWR Corporation and Williams- Memorial Concert on avoid scheduling con- the Westfield Symphony Orchestra ex- Sonoma provided many of the special Sunday, June 10, at flicts among the activi- tend our most sincere thanks to all who touches. Exquisite floral designs were 7:30 p.m. ties for senior citizens supported our 23rd annual Tour of No- courtesy of Apple Blossom Flower Shop, table Homes, held on May 5 to benefit the Christoffers, Kay Cross Designs, The The event, featuring in the three congrega- Westfield Symphony. Flower Zone and The Green Room. singer Randy Herman tions, to publish a joint Special thanks go to our homeowners: The wonderful day was made possible performing folk and schedule of activities to Mr. and Mrs. Brinkman, Mr. and Mrs. by the effort of our ticket outlets, Carl Klezmer music, will enable cross participa- Hines, Mr. and Mrs. Peloso, Dr. and Mrs. Baron, a talented cellist as well as the be held at Temple tion, and to sponsor a LOCAL HISTORY LESSON…Guest speaker Daniel Bernier, head of the Union Sweeney and Mr. and Mrs. Wargo. Each many volunteers whose help kept the Sha’arey Shalom, lo- limited number of joint County Division of Park Planning and Maintenance, tells members of the Westfield home reflected the special interests and tour running smoothly. The Friends of cated at 78 South programs for all. Area Old Guard the history of the Deserted Village and anticipated efforts to restore talents of their owners. the Westfield Symphony are proud to Springfield Avenue in For more information it during the Old Guard’s May 10 meeting at the Westfield Area “Y.” We also want to thank our corporate support the area’s preeminent profes- Springfield. The caba- about the upcoming underwriters, Burgdorf, Coldwell sional orchestra, and we thank the com- ret-style evening will concert with Randy Banker, Weichert Realtors, Prudential munity for twenty-three years of your Old Guard Hears Discussion Properties, Anthony James Construction, support. include dessert after Randy Herman Herman, please contact Shop-Rite Supermarket and The Town the concert. Admis- Ms. Herzlinger through Carole Leone Bank. Friends President sion will be a donation of $20. Temple Sha’arey Shalom’s office at Bombay Co., Parker Greenhouses Sam Reiter was the founder of (973) 379-5387 or shaarey.org. On Deserted Village History Westfield Jewish Seniors of Springfield and its To order tickets in advance, please WESTFIELD – Daniel Bernier, ing the Westfield Area Old Guard, first coordinator. Jackie Herzlinger, make checks payable to: “Jewish Se- head of the Union County Division of interested persons are invited to at- Tax Counseling for the Elderly founder and coordinator of the niors of Springfield” and mail to Jew- Park Planning and Maintenance, was tend a Thursday meeting or to call Springfield Congregational Nurses ish Seniors of Springfield, in care of the guest speaker at the May 10 meet- Jack McHugh at (908) 233-1539 or A Success Due to Help of Many program, is the current coordinator. Rena Graham, 50 Maple Avenue No. ing of the Westfield Area Old Guard. Walt Halpin at (908) 889-2074. On behalf of the TCE Program (Tax to allow us to prepare tax forms five days Mr. Herman is a student in the 309, Springfield, N.J. 07081. Mr. Bernier’s principle subject was Counseling to the Elderly) I would like to a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 1 Jewish Theological Seminary’s H.L. a discussion about the Deserted Vil- Labyrinth Walk Series thank the directors and staffs of the fol- through April 17. Over 200 returns were Miller Cantorial School and a St. John’s Ushers Slate lage, once known as Feltville, which lowing organizations for the use of their prepared. Cantorial student of Cantor Richard is located in the Watchung Moun- To Begin Anew Sunday facilities to allow our volunteer counse- Also thanks go to TV channels 34, 35, Annual Day on Sunday lors to prepare income tax forms for se- and 36, newspapers Courier News, Sub- Nadel of Temple Beth Ahm in Spring- tains just above Scotch Plains. CRANFORD – The First Presbyte- nior citizens and low income persons urban News, The Times, The Leader, and field. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sunday, The area was settled in the 1700s as rian Church of Cranford will sponsor without any charge: Westfield Commu- Record Press for publicizing the pro- A pianist, singer and composer, he June 3, at 3:30 p.m., the combined a farming community. It became a a series of open labyrinth walks; the nity Center, St. Helen’s Catholic Church, gram. has worked as a professional musi- usher boards of St. John’s Baptist summer resort in the late 1800s, and next is scheduled for Sunday, June 3. and Scotch Plains and Westfield Senior As the volunteer local coordinator for cian in Paris and co-founded the Church will celebrate their Annual in the 1920s was made a part of the Walks are held in Bates Hall at the Housing Buildings. the AARP/IRS senior income tax pro- avant-garde troupe Theatre Oobleck Day. The Reverend Tracy Brown of Union County Watchung Reserva- church, located at 11 Springfield Av- A special thanks to director Meg Kolaya gram, I wish to thank the following vol- in Chicago, Ill., before enrolling in Plainfield’s Ruth Fellowship Minis- tion. enue. and her staff at the Scotch Plains Library unteer tax counselors for their dedicated cantorial school. Mr. Herman has tries will be the guest speaker. The Deserted Village, with its Co- Participants may walk the labyrinth service filing 200 income tax forms: Stan also sung in the Great Synagogue Accompanying Reverend Brown between 1 and 4 p.m. but are asked to It Seems Regulators Borkowski, Jack McGovern, Bob Geer, lonial-style homes and church, still Joe Kutsop, Brigid Marinaro, Dan Choir in Jerusalem and at the famed will be her officers, ushers, choirs exists. Pending approval of state begin their walk by 3:30 p.m. Walks In NJ Serve Us Poorly McGonigal, Liba and Gene Reiss, Mary Chor Shul in Vilnius, Lithuania. and congregation members. St. John’s grants, the buildings will be repaired will be held on the first Sunday of every Rivett, Mary Ryan, Jack Salm and Ray Jewish Seniors of Springfield is a Baptist Church is located at 2387 and upgraded for tourism. month, unless otherwise specified. For Water and Gas Smith. We serviced over 1,400 senior coordinating council formed by Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. For Composed of retired men from the Walking the labyrinth is an ancient I just received an invoice from New citizens, disabled, and low-income indi- Springfield’s three synagogues – more information, please call (908) western part of Union County, the spiritual practice of prayer and medi- Jersey American Water. Included was a viduals. Temple Sha’arey Shalom (Renais- 232-6972. Westfield Area Old Guard meets each tation that has experienced a revival in small brochure explaining how the Through everyone’s cooperation we Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the modern times. In Medieval times, it charge for water was calculated. Con- assisted over 1,400 persons. Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 symbolized the Christian pilgrimage spicuous by its absence was any expla- Ed Evans Clark Street in Westfield. to Jerusalem for those who could not nation for a charge labeled “Purchased Scotch Plains personally make the journey. The 11- Water Adj.” Every Thursday there is a brief Elizabethtown Water Co., a predeces- Ms. Speidel to Perform meeting, coffee and Danish pastries ringed pattern, painted on canvas, is sor, always had enough water for all its and a speaker. The organization is modeled after the 13th-century laby- needs. If I am not mistaken, they were At Sisterhood Dinner celebrating its 75th anniversary of rinth at Chartres Cathedral in France. able to sell water to other water compa- fellowship this year. For more information, call the nies during times of drought. New Jer- AREA – Susan Speidel, an award- For more information about join- church at (908) 276-8440. sey American just received a rate in- winning singer, performer and di- crease. Why must they now also buy rector of education at the Paper Mill water that was never needed in the past? Playhouse in Millburn, will perform Are we, as former Elizabethtown Water at the Annual Donor Dinner of the Garden Tours to Be Focus Company customers, being charged be- Sisterhood of Temple Beth El Mekor cause their other properties are water Chayim. poor? The dinner will be held on Thurs- Of ‘Shakespeare In Bloom’ In the same vein, Public Service con- day, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the temple, PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield tinues to charge us for costs resulting den is located in the Library of Con- from a supposed decrease in value to their located at 338 Walnut Avenue in Garden Club, the membership of gress and preserved with other papers infrastructure upon deregulation. The Cranford. A cocktail hour followed which includes residents of Westfield, documenting the nation’s preserva- properties in fact increased in value, but by an open buffet dinner will be fea- will celebrate its Shakespeare Gar- tion of green space. we are still paying this surcharge. tured. den in Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield Tickets are $15 and are available at Our regulators continue to serve us Donna Rubin, Mollie Sperling, Joan this Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to Swain’s Gallery in Plainfield and poorly. One wonders if their mission is to Finkelstein and Dorothy Steinbach are 3 p.m. with “Shakespeare in Bloom” Coldwell Banker in Westfield. Pro- regulate the public rather than the utili- co-chairing the event. For more infor- and private garden tours. ceeds will benefit preservation of the ties. mation and to make a reservation, POSTER CHILDREN…Students from Brunner Elementary School in Scotch Plains earned honorable mentions for posters they entered in the “2007 My The event will feature guided tours Shakespeare Garden. For additional Henry Laessig please call the temple during business County Poster Contest,” sponsored by the Union County Constitutional Officer’s of the garden; three private Plainfield locations, please call (908) 322-8933. Westfield hours at (908) 276-9231. Association of New Jersey to celebrate Union County’s 150th anniversary. The residential gardens on tour; music by Maps of the private gardens will be following students, pictured from left to right, were honored: Josh Mineo, members of the Plainfield Symphony; available at the Shakespeare Garden Brianna Cepparulo, Amanda Karacsony, Shannon Burns, Allyson Cerini and complimentary refreshments; bou- the day of the event. Jackie Fletcher. Caitlin Maldonado is not pictured. tique shopping and a plant sale. The Plainfield Garden Club, Built in 1927 by the prominent founded 80 years ago along with the The Chelsea at Fanwood Proudly Presents landscape design firm of Frederick installation of the Shakespeare Gar- Law Olmsted, the garden features den, is a non-profit organization. It is only plants, flowers and herbs cited a member of the Garden Club of How To Cut Clutter and Store The Stuff in the works of William Shakespeare America, headquartered in New York or dating back to the Elizabethan pe- City. For more information on the ORGANIZATION WORKSHOP riod. 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Edison Intermediate School Woman’s Club of Westfield Honor Roll Gives $40K in Scholarships WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club Olivia Pomann, the daughter of of Westfield has announced its Spring Juliette Levy-Pomann. She is part of Third Marking Period 2007 Awards. The club bestowed eight the Color Guard and also active with scholarships, at $5,000 per student, at the Transition Project. Additionally, WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- Jha, Yasemin Karamete, Daniel the Atlas Pythagoras Masonic Lodge she has contributed to Folio literary ate School Principal Cheryl O’Brien Kerr, Andrew Kirna, Justin Lee, in Westfield. magazine. An animal lover, she hosted announced the names of those stu- Joseph Leopold, Corey Lipschutz, Seven one-time freshman grants a foster home for cats. She will study dents who earned honor-roll recogni- Joshua Mazen, Colleen McCabe, and one sophomore one-time grant political science at New York Univer- tion in the third marking period. Those Juan Mejias, Dominick Molinari, were given to the students. The edu- sity in Gallatin; individuals are: Madison Mone, Amelia Morabito, cation committee undertook the task Brittany Pryor, the daughter of Gail Alexis Murphy, Francine Nieva, of choosing the eight. The winners and Charles Pryor, is part of the Tran- 7th Grade David Osterman, Michael Pohling, are as follows: sition Project, the Westfield Police Matthew Ritter, Kyla Rodger, Kaitlyn Anness, the daughter of Explorers and the YMCA Black Distinguished Allison Rose, Meghan Suriano, Janet and Kenneth Anness. A jour- Achievers Program. She will work Sarah Albright, Meg Anderson, Matthew Tarantino, Angela Tata, nalist, she serves as review page edi- this summer with the YMCA Sum- Gemma Antoniewicz, Mary Barber, Cheryl Wu, Deborah Wu, Tianzuo DESIGNING CAREERS…Architect Daniel Falcone (right, back row) stands tor for The Hi’s Eye, Westfield High mer Camp program. Michelle Behzadpour, Kelley Xu; alongside, right to left, Stephen Klein of Last Mile Connections and Craig Williams School’s (WHS) student weekly The Erma Sloane Chambers Award of Hilton Hotels. The gentlemen were three of seven guest presenters at Deerfield newspaper. Kaitlyn plans to attend is named for a former member of the Biglin, Zachary Botos, Matthew School’s annual Career Day, coordinated by Guidance Counselor Barbara Caminiti, Wilson Cheung, Eileen 8th Grade Honor Roll Quinnipiac University and major in Woman’s Club of Westfield and given Komoroski, far right. Scot Worswick of the Mountainside Police Force, attorney journalism; in her name and honor by her hus- Cook, Jessica Cronin, Lucas Cruz, Amanda Adsit, Valentin Allard, Steven Grossman, Linda Condrillo, reporter for The Westfield Leader and The Ella D’Amico, Carley Davis, Madeleine Archambault, Max Times and Marthe Harcarik, a bank manger, also presented, as seventh- and eighth- Stephanie Baeder, the daughter of band. This year’s recipient is Victoria Catherine DeMasi, Michael Archambault, Rakhee Barai, Chris- grade students heard about the speakers’ various occupations. Also shown, left to Patricia Baeder. Stephanie has taken Attanasio, the daughter of Linda and DePaolo, Melissa Diep, Isabel tian Barber, Chloe Baron, Rachel right, are Isabella Perez-Santalla, Alyssa Giannone and Vinny Bennett. part in the Model United Nations, the Victor Attanasio. DoCampo, Thomas Edwards, Ryan Baron, Siya Bhatt, Kelly Bohlinger, Transition Program and designed a Victoria has received the Silver and Elliott, Brandon Eng, Bradley Marissa Boretz, Meghan Boylan, Career Day Gives Students Vietnam memorial in Westfield High Gold Girl Scout Awards and volun- Erickson, Emily Fahey, Daniel Stephen Buell, Morgan Bungerz, School. She will major in business at teered as a peer minister at Sister Pat’s Fahrenthold, Jessie Fang, Geena Eric Byer, Brian Cantor, Juliana Miami University in Oxford, Ohio; Camp for ill children. Victoria will Gao, Alexa Geltzeiler, Andrew Capuano, Jillian Ceasrine, Nicho- A Glimpse into Job Force Valerie Kiel, the niece of Jacqueline attend St. Joseph’s College in Phila- Goldfarb, Abigail Goldring, Ashley las Chopey, Daniella Ciampa, Francis. A participant in the Model delphia with an undeclared major. By LINDA B. CONDRILLO and serving breakfast.” United Nations, she is listed in the The Ruth L. Quadenfield Antiques Hall, Jacob Harris, Henry Hershey, Meghan Cleary, Alyssa Clemenko, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Samantha Hindes, Ryan Hobson, Alyssa Conte, William Cronen, Architect Daniel Falcone, whose National Honor Society. Along with Department Scholarship is named for Kimberly Hoffman, John Hogge, Emma Crossland, Tierny MOUNTAINSIDE — Assisting grown children are a product of the a friend, Valerie began the WHS Hik- a former member and friend of the Krysta Huber, Jason Isbit, Lindsey Cummings, Nicholas DePalma, Jef- students with career choices may seem Deerfield School system, was also ing Club. Valerie attends Rutgers Uni- Woman’s Club of Westfield. It was Jacobs, Rafaella Jakubovic, frey DeSorbo, Brooke Domino, a bit premature in the seventh and one of the seven invited speakers. Mr. versity and majors in psychology; awarded to Courtney Fox-Sherman, Dominik Jedruszczak, Johnatan Elizabeth Driscoll, Anna Fetter, eighth grade, but that hasn’t stopped Falcone is an active member of the Jaclyn Nicoll, the daughter of daughter of Susan Sherman, who will Katz, Natasha Kazakevich, Allegra Steven Forgash, Nicole Frankfort, the Deerfield School from hosting its community and has been an officer of Sharon and Marty Nicoll. A member enter her sophomore year at Rutgers. Larche, Danielle Lipschutz, Megan Jessica Freeman, Catalina Gaglioti, annual Career Day every spring for the Mountainside Rotary Club for a of The Little Opera Company of New While at WHS, Courtney success- Luppino, Florence Ma, Maeve Edison Gao, Rebecca Glasser- the past 15 years. number of years. Jersey, she is head of lighting for the fully balanced working part time and Maloney, Amanda Marcotullio, Baker, Alison Glynn, Dana Guidance counselor Barbara The Mountainside Rotary Club WHS Theatre Arts Department and a maintaining strong grades. She has Hannah Margolin, Nathan Mitchell, Gottdiener, Emma Gross, Courtney Komoroski, who coordinated the honors four students a year with a member of the school’s color guard. been named to her college’s dean’s Michael Mondon, Cecelia Mosco, Gurkas, Russell Hager, John Huber, event, invited parents from the stu- “Deerfield Student of the Marking Jackie also is a member of the WHS list and also received a certificate for Zhe “Jason” Qin, Willi Rediker, Jo- Margaret Jacobi, Alycia Jhaveri, dent body as well as other members Period” recognition certificate and choirs. She will major in chemistry at academic achievement while still seph Rinaldi, Brett Ryan, Dean Nicholas Kapur, Elizabeth Kiefer, of the Mountainside community to lunch, as well as awards two savings the University of Vermont; working outside of school. Schapow, Andrew Schwarz, Troy Benjamin Kraus, Abigail Kwok, present overviews of various profes- bonds to graduating eighth-grade stu- Skibitsky, Sari Solomon, Mia Spitz, Meredith Latimer, Kevin Lee, sions to middle-school students. dents and two $1,000 scholarships to Hannah St. Lifer, Elizabeth Steller, Zachary Lizmi, John Lizzo, Cara Mrs. Komoroski told The Westfield two Governor Livingston graduates. Michael Stravach, Kathleen Tang, Martone, Sierra McAliney, Jilliana Leader and The Scotch Plains Times, Before going into our respective Leah Tavasi, Jacob Vergara, Marisa Meola, Philip Mierswa, Sarah “Career Day exposes the students to breakout sessions, The Leader/Times Watanabe, Caroline Weber; Morasso, Kevin Mulvey, Megan occupations that they might never get asked Mr. Falcone which subject is Nogan, Henry O’Brien, Douglas to learn about.” most beneficial to the success of an 7th Grade Honor Roll Payne, Lucas Pellegrino, John This year, the lineup of speakers architect. Mr. Falcone said, “You re- Perrotta, Katherine Ponce, Jennifer included a police officer, information ally have to love what you’re doing Christopher Albanese, Aimee technology executive, attorney, ar- and also do well in art.” Bass, Hannah Bass, Daniel Bigelow, Porch, Aris Psyhojos, John Randazzo, Bryan Reilly, Matthew chitect, hotel manager, bank man- After the presentation, Mr. Falcone James Birnie, Rebecca Bleich, ager and newspaper reporter. remarked, “The kids seemed less in- Daniel Brotman, Theresa Carlino, Rivera, Eduardo Roca-Loor, Laura Rogut, Olivia Ryan, Justin Sandler, As a stringer for The Westfield Leader terested in the educational require- Kathryn Caruso, Hsiao-Min Chiang, and The Times, I was one of the guest ments necessary to become an archi- Rachel Chodor, Zachary Chodor, Christina Scaglione, Nicole Schmeider, Olivia Scrofani, John speakers who made a presentation in tect than some of the projects I’ve Molly Colvin, Nicole Cruz, Mel- four 30-minute sessions in classrooms designed. One student asked ‘what issa DeCandia, John DeDea, Amie Seip, Emma Shor, Shane Skibitsky, Stephanie Skoller, Connor Slifer, holding roughly 20 students each. the weirdest building I ever designed Diamond, Ryan Don, Amanda Earl, Accompanied by my best friend (a was.’ I told him it was a private resi- Gabriella Estevez, Adam Firestone, Matthew Stierhoff, Francesca Tilocca, Jamie Torcicollo, Julia wastepaper basket), and with the help dence designed to look like a castle. Elizabeth Fischetti, Declan of magnetic clips, I tacked my “I guess he spread the word,” he Fitzmaurice, Sarah Fox, Kaitlyn Tressitt, Garrett Verdone, Connor Walters, Samantha Weidman, Jus- stenographer’s notepad to the chalk- continued, “because the two follow- Frey, Dana Friedman, Evan Fried- board alongside a series of edits and ing groups asked about the castle I The Woman’s Club of Westfield gave $40,000 in eight scholarships to, left to right, man, Taylor Friss, Michael Giacone, tin White, Daniel Wickens, Cagla Yavuz, Larry Zhang. re-writes and, finally, the printed copy designed.” Kaitlyn Anness, Victoria Attanasio, Stephanie Baeder, Valerie Kiel, Jaclyn Zachary Goldfarb, Bernadette of my recent byline from The Leader/ Community involvement, great Nicoll, Olivia Pomann, Brittany Pryor and Courtney Fox-Sherman. Hopen, Lydia Hughes, Christopher Brunner Garden Times, taking the students through schools, involved parents – doing what Jimenez, Pauna Kiricheva, John the evolution of a newspaper story. you love and loving what you do seem Kirna, James Kowalski, John Is Ready to Grow Noting that I write newspaper ar- to come naturally in Mountainside. Lanzano, Jack Leahy, Brandon SCOTCH PLAINS –Thanks to the ticles in my spare time – mostly for Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Levan, Kathryn Lobo, Eddy Lu, donations of time, energy and materi- enjoyment and not for the money – I Local Student Osieja Maxwell Marchiano, Lauren als from some special “garden an- emphasized to the students that Lan- “25 Years Experience” Mathisen, Alex McHugh, Allie gels,” the Brunner School Children’s guage Arts is one of the most impor- Receives Honor Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Merkelson, Kaycie O’Donnell, Garden is ready for planting. tant subjects that will help them in MOUNTAINSIDE – The National Anne Oldakowski, Thomas O’Neill, Joe Toro, owner of Toro Landscap- any career they eventually choose. Society of High School Scholars Ellis Opoku, James O’Rourke, ing service based in Scotch Plains, do- I also introduced them to “The Stu- (NSHSS) announced that Governor FFFAAAMILMILMILY LLY AAAWWW Michael Osborne, Anthony Pafumi, nated the manpower of several workers dent View” – a column in The Leader/ Livingston High School student Gabriella Panarese, Emily Polak, to weed and redefine the garden beds. Times specifically geared for young Ashley Osieja from Mountainside has · Divorce · Domestic Violence Megan Poyntz, Emily Prosuk, Mat- Sanguiliano Garden Center in writers. High-school students from sur- been selected for membership. · Custody · Child Support thew Ragoza, Justin Ricardo, Julia Scotch Plains donated five yards of rounding communities may submit ar- The society recognizes the top Rivera, Erica Russo, Eric Saunders, mulch to add a finished look to the ticles for consideration in “The Student scholars in the nation, and invites Shweta Sethi, Megan Sheil, Cailly garden beds and help with weed con- View” written on almost any topic. only those students who have achieved Simpson, Smriti Singh, Austin trol. Thanks to the dedication of Colleen Tedesco, an eighth-grade superior academic excellence. · DWDWDWI · Criminal Defense Slifer, Michael Snyder, Alina Spera, Sandra Cepparulo, Brunner parent student and one of the handfuls of “On behalf of NSHSS, I am hon- · BusineBusineBusinessss DisputeDisputes s · CommerCommerCommercial LitigLitigcial aaationtiontion Amanda Stivala, Kathryn Sullivan, and AT&T employee, an AT&T Care students who may consider a career in ored to recognize the hard work, sac- Scott Sullivan, Lauren Tebbetts, Grant has provided the funds to pur- newspaper reporting, noted she would rifice and commitment that Ashley Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Leonidas Tolias, Robin Toth, An- chase plants for the garden. take a journalism course next year at has demonstrated to achieve this ex- thony Valles, Matthew Varakian, A garden workday was held on Governor Livingston High School. ceptional level of academic excel- Jacob Wegbreit, Zachary Saturday, May 5. Ten families joined The inquisitive 14-year-old said, “I lence,” founder and chairman Claes Weissglass, Matias Werner, Danielle Jane Mebes, chairwoman of the Par- like to ask questions, and I like to find Nobel said. (908) 232-8787 Wirtshafter, Timothy York; ent-Teacher Association Garden out answers. I also I think that doing Membership entitles qualified stu- Committee, and Bernadette Hoyer, what you really like to do is more dents to scholarship opportunities, 8th Grade coordinator of the Children’s Gar- important than making a lot of money.” academic competitions, free events, 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 den, to do some final clean up, prun- Another Deerfield student about to publications, participation in pro- Distinguished ing and preparations to get the garden graduate from the middle school is grams offered by educational part- [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Paige Alvarez, Taylor Anderson, beds ready for planting. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Kalkstein singled twice in her three at and seventh by recording four of her Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bats and pitcher Brianne Mahoney seven strikeouts. Opportunity knocked and the fifth- hopped an RBI single and scored “I felt like I got stronger,” said seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood High once. Kelly Cianciotta scored twice Mahoney. “I was dealing with a couple School softball team took advantage and had two stolen bases. of injuries. Coming into this game, I by knocking off fourth-seeded, 18-7 Both pitchers performed well. Cou- had to fight through it. I have always Cranford, 5-1, in the first round of the gar pitcher Kat Vanbenschotten re- been like that. The more the pressure North Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 tour- corded 14 strikeouts, walked none the better I do.” nament at Adams Field in Cranford and retired nine of the first 10 batters “She knows what she’s doing. She on May 24. The 17-7 Raiders capital- she faced before the Raiders cracked steps it up and she makes things work. ized on timely hitting and several the seal of success. Mahoney ceded She’s calm on the inside,” added Cougar miscues, mixed with crafty one walk and a hit batter, while allow- Raider Head Coach Kelly Covert. base running. ing five hits, one an interpretive double But the real story was the Raiders’ Raider Stephanie Goines rapped a in the sixth inning. After escaping ability to capitalize and the big bonus David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times double and a single and scored twice some difficulty in the third inning, came in the top of the fourth inning. BATTLING IT OUT FOR SECOND AND THIRD…Blue Devil juniors Evan Friedman, center, and Alex Tarlow, right, gave and teammate Saxony Neilsen Mahoney appeared more effective in Goines led off by drilling a double off each other a run for their money in the 1,600 meters, finishing 2-3 with respective times of 4:29.85 and 4:30.09. cracked a pair of RBI singles. Kristina the later innings, especially the sixth CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 BERGO TAKES HIGH JUMP, HEROUX WINS JAVELIN Blue Devil Boys Finish Third In Group 4 Sectional Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN teammate Malcolm Allen placed fifth best,” said Brandman, who just missed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a distance of 42’4.5”. Bergo also clearing 13 feet. “I was over it. I turned Strong efforts in the jumps, middle placed sixth in the long jump with a and hit it on the way down. I made distance events and throwing events leap of 20’4”. three good attempts at it. We will see if earned the Westfield High School Brandon Heroux, the UCT champ I can do it next Saturday.” boys track & field team third place in the javelin, took the top spot in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 with a total of 77 in the North Jersey, event with a toss of 168’1”. Earlier in Section 2 Group 3 tournament at the week, at the Eastern States meet, Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield Heroux had a personal-best PB toss 2007 RAIDER on May 26. Franklin won the boys’ of 185 feet. Erik Anderson placed title with a total of 120. The Blue fourth in the shot put with a shove of SOCCER CAMP Devil girls finished 14th with 13.33 46’5.25” and third in the discus with at Scotch Plains - David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fanwood High School SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES…Raider Kelly Cianciotta stole second base twice and scored twice against Cranford. points, while J.P. Stevens won the a toss of 136’6”. The Raiders seized every opportunity to notch a 5-1 victory. title with 65.5 points. Blue Devil Eric Brandman matched “The Only Local Camp Fresh off his high jump victory at his PB in the pole vault with a clear- Not Held in a Park!” the Union County tournament (UCT) ance of 12’6”, which was good enough Lady Raider Camp ALLEMAN WINS SHOT, DISCUS; ROWBO, 110H, 400IM on May 19, Blue Devil Adam Bergo for second place and Mike Porch took won the event with a clearance of fourth with a clearance of 12 feet. SESSION I – JULY 9-13 6’4”. He took second in the triple “I was trying to get inverted, get real SESSION II –JULY 23-27 jump with a distance of 43’3.75” and high jumps. I wanted to get a personal Raider Boys Win, Girls Fifth Goal Keeper Training Tactical Camp for Teams GOLF INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE Novice to Advanced Grades 1-11 • Private Lessons Indoor Facilities In Group 3 Sectional Track • Group Lessons Director Home of the • Gift Certificates Tom Breznitsky 7 time By DAVID B. CORBIN ished fifth with a 53 total. endure the sweltering heat while wait- SP-FHS NJ State Champion Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rowbotham, who also placed sec- ing for their turn. • Video Swing Analysis Boys Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team Kyle Rowbotham, Mike Alleman and ond in the triple jump with a leap of “I stay in the shade a little longer Tom Pennella did the expected and 42’2” and second in the 200 meters than my partners but, when it gets Call Derek McDonald PGA Teaching Professional. For More Information, Please Call: Tom Breznitsky (908) 322-6102 Kyle Grizzard pulled off the unexpected with a time of 22.36, and Pennella, close to race time, I get on the track no Tel: 908 232 4288 [email protected] to steer the Scotch Plains-Fanwood who placed fifth in the high jump at matter how hot it is to get a feel for it, • 2004 New Jersey PGA Assistant of the Year Echo Lake email: [email protected] High School boys track & field team to 5’10” and sixth in the pole vault with get used to it,” said Rowbotham. “I • Top 10 in New Jersey Player of the Year Award 2005 Country Club www.spfraidersoccer.com the North Jersey, Section 2 Group 3 title a height of 11’6”, finished 1-5 in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield 400-intermediate hurdles with respec- on May 26. The Raider boys, with tive times of 54.48 and a personal- 105.l5 total, blew away their nearest best (PB) 57.43. competition, the Millburn Millers who Because they were in the final heat totaled 61, while the Raider girls fin- of the 400 hurdles, the two had to The best steak house in town...

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Anna Koehler William Harbaugh Erin McCarthy Chris Mattes Katherine Taylor Luke Baran Gillian Kape Tom Bonard Julie Shelman Ryan Yarusi Katie Cronen Marlena Sheridan Westfield School Boosters Association Presents 40th Annual Booster Club Awards to 19 High School Senior Athletes

The Westfield High School (WHS) ist and Edward J. Bloustein Distin- work with the Westfield Soccer Asso- and the spring track team. Christine was nior), Second Team All-County (junior) of its Scholar-Athlete award. Other cred- Booster Club recently awarded 19 stu- guished Scholar Award. Marlena will ciation. Second Team, All-County in field and All-County HM (sophomore). She its include: member of the National dent athlete scholarships in honor and attend Barnard College. Chris Mattes, son of Sue and Ray hockey, and she also was All-Area, Hon- was selected by the NJ Girls Coaches Honor Society, winner of the Edward J. memory of WHS coaches, athletes and The Toni Bristol Honorary Award, Mattes, earned four varsity letters in orable Mention. In swimming, she re- Association to their All-State team and Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Award, boosters. In addition to scholarships presented by George Kapner, the boys soccer and four in lacrosse – captain of ceived the Lt. Daniel Nichols Memorial by the National Soccer Coaches Asso- Show Director of Blue Devil News, del- funded by the Boosters Association it- varsity soccer coach and boys varsity both teams this year. In soccer, Chris Award (senior year), and the Andrew ciation of America to their All-East Re- egate to the Model UN and Transition self, funding for scholarships has been tennis coach, is given to honor Toni earned First Team All-County, All-Area Ruotolo II Memorial Award for most gion team. In track, as a sophomore, Project Peer Leader. Julie will attend provided by the Friends of Westfield Bristol, a long time volunteer coach in and Central All-State honors, and he improved swim- Erin was a member of the 4X400 relay Villanova University, where she will Track, the Friends of Girls Lacrosse, lacrosse, girls’ soccer and girls’ basket- received the WHS Coach’s Award. After mer (sophomore team that broke the county indoor record. play lacrosse. Taylor and Love Realtors, the family of ball. The recipient, Katherine Taylor, his junior year in lacrosse, Chris earned year). Erin’s credits include: member of the The Westfield Tennis Association Toni Bristol, the family of Louis Kessler, the daughter of Kim and Bill Taylor, First Team All-Area and Second Team, Christine is a National Honor Society, member of the Award, presented by Nancy Freundlich the family of Greta Schoenemann, the earned three varsity letters (2 field hockey All-Fitch Division. member of the Na- Latin Club, staff writer and advertising and Mike McGlynn, is given on behalf of friends and family of Marge and Bob – captain senior year, 1 lacrosse). Chris is a transition project group tional Honor So- editor for Hi’s Eye and peer minister at the WTA to a var- Brewster, the John Byrne family, the Katherine also played two years of bas- leader, a representative on the Student ciety, a Peer Min- St. Helen’s. For three years, she was sity tennis player family of Alvin Pfeiffer, the Westfield ketball. Council, and a member of the Junior ister at St. Helen’s, nominated for National Leadership who has demon- Baseball Association, the Westfield Ten- Katherine’s credits include: member Optimist Club. He will attend Rutgers and she was a vol- Camp and she received a scholarship to strated exceptional nis Association, the Westfield Basket- of the National Honor Society and the University, where he will play lacrosse. unteer camp coun- the Governor’s School of International dedication to im- ball Association, and an anonymous do- Latin Club, Senior Class Secretary, rep- Gillian Kape, daughter of Laurie and selor at Sister Pat’s Studies. Erin will attend Wake Forest proving his or her nor who has funded scholarships in honor resentative on the Student Council, Trea- Brian Kape, earned four varsity letters Cancer Camp. University. tennis skills, exhib- of Peter Houlihan. surer of the Council for Caring, and in soccer – captain and MVP – and two Christine Isabella Christine will at- Thom Hornish presented The Jim iting good sports- A scholarship committee consisting deacon at her church. Katherine has in indoor track. Her soccer credit in- tend Penn State University in the fall. Nicoll Scholarship Award, in honor of manship and being of Rick Lessner, Bill Ludlum, Tom maintained a 4.0 grade-point average clude: All-Union County freshman team, The Friends and Family of Marge and Jim Nicoll, who has served as the Finan- a team player. Tresnan, John Bennett, Jim Lau and (GPA). Katherine will attend Wake For- All-County HM (sophomore), First Bob Brewster scholarship is given by cial Secretary of the Friends of Westfield Nikki Reich, John Fietkiewicz evaluated the candi- est University. Team All-County and All-Conference, the Friends and Family of Marge and Track for many years. This award recog- daughter of Sylvia dates based on the information received The Gary Kehler Award was presented and Third Team All Group 4 (junior) and Bob Brewster was presented by their nizes the commitment made by a stu- Nikki Reich and David Reich, from the athletes themselves, the Guid- by Coach Kehler, his wife and their son, First Team All-County, First Team All- son Brad and two of their grandchildren, dent athlete to the cross-country and/or a four-year varsity ance Department and Athletic Director Glen. Gary Kehler, in the WHS Hall of Conference, Second Team All-Group 4 Tyler and Jordan. The parents of four Track and Field programs both as a member, was the captain of the 2006 Ed Tranchina, who also reviewed all the Fame, is a former Athletic Director, and Third Team All-State (senior). former Westfield High School athletes, competitor and as a volunteer to the squad that won the Group 4 state cham- applications. The selection criteria con- football coach, wrestling coach and golf Gillian has made the Honor Roll on the Brewsters have been long-time sup- Friends of Westfield Track and the pionship. She was a finalist in the State sisted of athletic achievement, scholas- coach. many occasions; she is a member of the porters of the Boosters and the local Westfield community. Tournament of Champions as a first tic performance and leadership quali- The recipient, Will Harbaugh, son of Spanish Club, the Junior Optimist Club, football, basketball and baseball pro- Ayn Wisler, singles player. Nikki was named First ties, with athletic achievement given the Elizabeth and Mark Harbaugh, earned and the Key Club, and she has been grams. daughter of Merry Team All-County, All-Area, and All- most emphasis. three letters in football (captain senior active in St. Helen’s Youth Ministry. She Ryan Yarusi, son of Joyce and Wayne and Eric Wisler, Conference and Second Team All-State. Representing the Friends of Westfield year, defensive MVP) and three in la- will attend Marist College where she Yarusi, earned seven varsity letters (3 earned 11 varsity Nikki has maintained a 4.0 GPA. Cred- Track, Thom Hornisch, the coach of the crosse. In football, he was named First will play soccer. football – captain senior year, 4 lacrosse letters (3 X-C, 4 its include: member of the National Honor girls cross-country team, presented The Team All-Area and All-Conference and The Westfield Basketball Association – 4-year starter, captain junior and se- indoor track, 4 Society, Edward J. Bloustein Scholar, Walter S. Clarkson Honorary Award Second Team All-County – Third Team Awards were pre- nior years). He was All-State Honorable outdoor track – and nominated as an Emory Scholar, given to a member of one of WHS’s All-County in junior year. sented by Bill Mention in lacrosse last year, and was captain senior Morehead Scholar and Robert C. Byrd cross-country (X-C) or track teams. Walt Will was the WHS recipient of the Mann, the Presi- selected to the All-Conference team. year). Ayn was se- Scholar. Nikki will attend Williams Col- Clarkson was a renowned coach of NJSIAA’s Scholar-Athlete award. He dent of the WBA, Ryan is an honor roll student, Transi- lected to the All- lege, where she will play tennis. Westfield X-C and track. credits include: member of the National to a varsity male tion Project mediator, volunteer youth County, Third The Executive Committee Award, pre- Brent Souders, Honor Society, representative on the and female bas- lacrosse coach, and youth volunteer at Team in X-C in sented by Bill Taylor, the first vice-presi- the son of Barbara student council, transition project group ketball player who this church. Ryan will attend the Ayn Wisler 2004 and 2005 – dent of the Boosters, is given on behalf of and Dick Souders, leader, peer minister, youth basketball have demon- Salisbury School in Connecticut, where fifth in the county the 51 active Boosters to a student athlete earned seven var- coach at his church and first seat bass strated good he will play lacrosse. in the 3,200 in 2005, second in the 800 whose hard work, dedication, and leader- sity letters in X-C, player for WHS chamber orchestra. He sportsmanship The Louis Kessler Memorial Schol- in 2006. She was a member of the 4X400 ship are indicative of what high school indoor track and will attend Washington and Lee Univer- and leadership on arship was presented by Rita Kessler, relay team at the Penn Relays in 2005 athletics represent. spring track. He sity, where he will play football. the court. her son-in-law Rob Horowitz, and her and 2006, and she was a member of the Luke Baran, son of Tola Murphy- was captain of the The Alvin Pfeiffer Memorial Schol- Michael Venezia Mike Venezia, granddaughter Nina Horowitz (Given in 4X800 relay team at the Easterns in Baran and John Baran, was captain and X-C team, the in- arship Award, on behalf of the Pfeiffer son of Ann and memory of Louis Kessler by his wife 2006 and 2007. MVS of the swim team. He earned seven door track team family, was presented by Mrs. Pfeiffer Mike Venezia, earned three varsity let- Rita, daughter Karen and son Todd). Ayn maintained a 4.0 GPA. Her cred- varsity letters (4 swimming, 3 lacrosse). and the spring and her children, Jodie and Tom. Mr. ters in basketball (captain junior and Louis Kessler was an All-State athlete at its include: member of the National He has been named First Team All- track team. He Pfeiffer had been a former Westfield senior years, MVS in senior year) and Hillside HS, lettering in football, wres- Honor Society, Features Page editor for County (100-backstroke and 200-med- Brent Souders was voted Most Booster and a lifelong supporter of WHS one in baseball. He was First Team All- tling, baseball and track. He went to Hi’s Eye, Transition Project leader, Na- ley relay), and Second Team All-County Valuable Senior athletics. Area and All-Conference (junior and Temple University and West Chester tional Honor Society tutor, and Regional (100-backstroke and 400-freestyle re- (MVS) of the X-C and the indoor track The recipient, Erica Ammermuller, senior). He was Second Team All-County University and was a stand out in foot- Committee Chair for the Model United lay). He also received the Spirit Award teams. the daughter of Jeanne and Art (senior) and Third Team All-County (jun- ball, wrestling and lacrosse. After mov- Nations. In 2006, she received the Na- in 2006 and received All-American con- Brent, a member of the National So- Ammermuller, earned 10 varsity letters ior). He was selected to play in many ing to Westfield, he became an avid tional Guard Community Service Award. sideration for the 200-medley relay. ciety of High School Scholars, a Transi- (3 soccer, 3 indoor track, 4 spring track prestigious high school All-Star games supporter of Westfield athletics. Ayn will attend the University of Vir- Luke is an honor roll student who has tion Project Group leader, a delegate to – captain this season). after his senior season. The scholarship is given to a senior ginia in the fall. maintained a 4.0 GPA. His credits in- the Model UN, and a peer support leader, In soccer, Erica earned All-County Mike was nominated to the National athlete who is dedicated to his or her Phil Russo, the Vice President of the clude: National Honor Society, AP will attend Drew University. Honorable Mention (HM) her senior Society of High School Scholars. He is a teammates, has a strong character, is a WBL, presented The Westfield Baseball scholar, National Merit Letter of Com- The Alumni Scholarship, donated by year. In track, she was part of the 2004 Transition Project Group Leader and he good student, and is enthusiastic about League Award, recognizing a senior stu- mendation, member of the concert choir, Taylor and Love Realtors and given by relay team that set the school outdoor has been on the Honor Roll and Distin- sports. Anna Koehler, daughter of Sally dent athlete who plays baseball and rec- Transition Project Group Leader, and the Roger Love family, which consists record for the guished Honor Roll during his four years and Hank Koehler, lettered three times in ognizes his leadership and sportsman- the Westfield chairman of the Student of four generations of WHS graduates 4x100 relay. She at WHS. Mike will attend Colgate Univer- volleyball – captain senior year. She was ship in representing his town and school. Movement against Cancer. Luke was who participated in varsity athletics, was also part of sity, where he will play basketball. First Team All-State, All-County and All- Kevin Hennessey, son of Terry and recently selected as the male recipient was presented by Roger Love, WHS the 4x400 relay Katie Cronen, daughter of Betsy and Conference (senior). She was First Team Joe Hennessey, earned five varsity let- from WHS of the Scholar-Athlete Award Class of ‘57, and his daughter Amanda, team that ran in the Vin Cronen, earned three varsity letters All-County and All-Group 4 (junior). ters in baseball, soccer and indoor track that is given by the Union County Inter- Class of ‘96. Penn Relays last in basketball (captain junior and senior, Anna played club volleyball and partici- and he has participated in those sports in scholastic Athletic Conference. Luke The recipient, Marlena Sheridan, the year. Erica will selected MVS). Katie also played vol- pated in the 2006 Junior Olympics. all four years. Kevin was voted as the will attend Harvard University, where daughter of Patricia Kenney and Kevin attend the College leyball her freshman and sophomore Anna is an Honor Roll student who MVS on the soc- he will play lacrosse. Sheridan, earned seven varsity letters in of Charleston. years. has maintained a 4.0 GPA. Other cred- cer team, and was Bill Ludlum, the President of the X-C, indoor track and spring track. She The two Peter Katie has maintained a 4.0 GPA. Her its: member of the National Honor Soci- named First Team Boosters presented the prestigious also played soccer for three seasons. Houlihan Memo- credits include: member of the National ety, page editor for Hi’s Eye and del- All-County and President’s Award, given to an outstand- Marlena was captain and MVS of the rial Awards were Honor Society, National French Honor egate to the Model United Nations. Anna All-Conference. ing Senior athlete who exemplifies lead- indoor track team and captain of spring Erica Ammermuller presented by Society, French Club, Triathalon Club, was recognized as the female recipient During his junior ership, character, good sportsmanship track this year. Marlena also was part of Cathy McGarry, National Merit Commended Scholar and from WHS of the Watchung year, he was and the spirit of Westfield athletics. the team that set a WHS record in the Peter’s daughter. These scholarships, AP Scholar, Transition Project group leader Conference’s Scholar-Athlete award. named Second The recipient, Tom Bonard, the son of 4x400-meter intermediate hurdles. donated by an anonymous individual and Peer Minister at Holy Trinity. Katie Anna will attend New York University, Team All-County. Georgene and Tom Bonard, earned eight Marlena’s credits include: member of Westfield Booster, are given to a male will attend Georgetown University. where she will play volleyball. Kevin also varsity letters (3 basketball – captain as the National Honor Society, French and female student athlete to honor the Owen Brand presented The John The Greta Schoenemann Memorial achieved the dis- junior and senior, 3 football, 2 baseball Honor Society, French Club, German late Peter Houlihan, who was especially Byrne Memorial Scholarship given by Scholarship was presented by Greta’s tinction of becom- – captain senior year). He was voted Club, National Merit Scholar semifinal- active in promoting soccer through his the Byrne family in memory of John parents, Wendy and Robert Kevin Hennessey ing an Eagle MVS in football, First Team All-Con- Byrne, a former varsity athlete at WHS Schoenemann. To honor Greta’s Scout. He will at- ference, and Second Team All-County in the late 1970s, to a male or female memory, the Boosters have established tend Millersville University, where he and All-Area. In basketball, he scored varsity athlete who has competed in at a scholarship in her name to be awarded will play soccer. 650 points and set the school record for OPEN HOUSE: least two sports. The recipient must have to a senior girl’s soccer player about Lois Hely presented The Friends of assists in a career and in a season. He rd exhibited leadership, determination, whom it can be said – “she was a great Girl’s Lacrosse Award, in recognition of received All-Area Honorable Mention Sunday, June 3 1-4PM hustle, academic achievement, and teammate.” a student athlete who plays lacrosse and in each of his three varsity seasons, as school and community involvement. Erin McCarthy, daughter of Jeanmarie who promotes the sport through leader- well as All-Watchung Conference hon- Christine Isabella, daughter of Mary and Jack McCarthy, earned four varsity ship, sportsmanship and scholarship. ors. He was selected to the All-County and Matt Isabella, was a member of the letters in soccer and was the captain. She Julie Shelman, daughter of Rhonda defensive team, he was the MVP of the field hockey team (2 varsity letters, also earned two letters in indoor track. and Perry Shelman, is captain of the Rahway Christmas tournament in 2005, MVS), the swim team (3 varsity letters) Erin made First Team All-County (se- lacrosse team and has earned eight var- and he was selected to play in the Union sity letters in lacrosse and soccer. Julie County All-Star game in 2007. was selected to the All-Conference and Tom was honored as the male recipient All-Area teams (junior), and she was from WHS of the Watchung Conference “The Only Local named All-County in soccer after both Scholar-Athlete award. He is a member Girl Camp Around” her junior and senior years. of the WHS chorus and the concert choir, Julie was recognized by the Union and an active member of his church. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 31, 2007 Page 13 JP Stevens Hawks Mesmerize Blue Devil Softball Girls, 5-0

By FRED LECOMTE not play our best game; very far from Ferrante doubled then scored on back- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times it. We were timid and back on our to-back throwing miscues. Later, Alyssa Errico tossed a four-hitter heels,” said Westfield Head Coach Caroline Vitale tapped an RBI single. and Tori Ferrante hit a three-run home Tara Pignoli. “I tried to emphasize to Matthew stopped the bleeding with a run to lead seventh-seeded J.P. Stevens them to show no fear, be aggressive perfect throw to Kiefer at home who past the second-seeded Westfield and go after it. Lindsay did her job but slapped on the tag. High School softball team, 5-0, in the she could have pitched a little better. “I tried to mix it up, keep them off North Jersey, Section 2 Group 3 J.P. Stevens is a good hitting team and balance, throw as hard as I can and quarterfinals in Westfield on May 24. a lot of those runs just came on ground put my heart into it,” said Brown. Errico (4-0) baffled the 17-7 Blue balls in the infield.” “We were not focused, our heads were Devils with her fastball and off-speed Tori Ferrante’s homer and Leah somewhere else and we were not ag- pitch, fanning seven and walking one. Ferrante’s double led the 12-10 gressive. We were scared up there Relief pitcher Kristine Rosko pro- Hawks. Despite committing several and we did not hit the ball.” vided two strikeouts. Blue Devil miscues, the Blue Devils made sev- Westfield’s best scoring chance pitcher Lindsay Brown allowed eight eral outstanding defensive plays, in- came in the sixth with Townsend and hits, struck out six and walked one. cluding some nice running grabs by Matthews on base. Unfortunately, Katie Kiefer, Katie Abruzzo, Cyndil shortstop Townsend and second they were stranded. Matthew and Kim Townsend each baseman Ariel Gole. Rightfielder “Our pitch selection was bad. We contributed a hit. Abruzzo made a circus-like snag and were swinging at high pitches and we David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We were really disappointed be- Matthew made a heads-up grab at did not adjust to the pitchers’ slower ON A SCORING FRENZY…Blue Devil midfielder Ryan Yarusi, No. 4, whipped in 10 goals and added an assist against cause we all know we certainly did third and threw a runner out at home. speed at all. We did have a couple of Cherry Hill West in a 20-7 victory. hard-hit balls that did not drop. Our short game YARUSI NETS 10 GOALS; SIMONE 2 GOALS, 8 ASSISTS worked nicely and a couple of bunts we laid down were successful,” said Pignoli. “We really turned this Blue Devil Laxmen Bombard season around. I mean, we had a young team, and we really showed people what we were capable of,” said LaSpata amidst tears fol- CHW Lions, 20-7, in Group 3 lowing the game. “(The girls are) like first sisters. By DAVID B. CORBIN we were coming into a game where second quarter when the shot was They’re like my family. I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times we were the better team but there’s actually stopped but the goalie’s back- see them more times a week Senior attacker Joey Simone pro- still the difference between execut- reflex action dropped it over the line. than I see my own sister. I vided the ammo and midfielder Ryan ing and not executing. We executed The Blue Devils answered with three love those girls. It’s just Yarusi penetrated the seam and be- today!” straight goals, with Werner convert- really hard to face that this came the primary marksman in the Filling in for starting goalie Ben ing a rebound, Yarusi adding a stuff is the end.” seventh-ranked Westfield High Thomas, sophomore Kyle Wright and Simone skidding one in. CHW’s “We didn’t come out as School boys lacrosse team’s 20-7 made nine fine saves in the second Austin Thomas scored a goal and strong as we can. We have bombardment of 11-7 Cherry Hill half to go with a few in the second teammate Andrew Hohwald followed great talent on our team, West (CHW) in the first round of the quarter. with the first of his four goals to make and we just didn’t play up Group 3 tournament at Gary Kehler “Ben has been one of the leaders of the score 10-3. Rosenberg, Baran and to our game today,” added Stadium in Westfield on May 23. our team. We keep him out there Simone, respectively, closed out the Tri-Captain Ashley Simone contributed eight assists and when we need to. We thought that half with goals. Dunnan. “The team has im- punched in two second-quarter goals, Kyle could come in and finish it off The scoring frenzy eased a bit in proved so much. It’s really while Yarusi hit the target a career- for us, and he did,” commented the second half when the Blue Devils sad to end with a loss be- high 10 times and added a fourth- Benaquista. gave their bench more playing time. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times cause we’ve put so much quarter assist for the 13-5 Blue Devils. The Blue Devils also won the Cornell and Rosenberg each hit a BATTLING A HAWK…Blue Devil third baseman Cyndil Matthew gets down and dirty in an work into the season.” Junior attacker Harry Bernstein got ground ball game, 40-20. Middie goal and Yarusi added two as the Blue attempt to make the tag on Hawk Leah Ferrante. Despite the great effort, the ball came loose “I think it is disappoint- into the act with two goals and four Chris Mattes won 22 of 25 faceoffs Devils won the third quarter, 4-2. AJ in the fifth inning. ing to see that mental tough- assists. Middie Luke Baron hopped in and Baron took two faceoffs and won Mercincavage scored both of the Li- “Cyndil has really quick hands at ness and aggressiveness led to our a goal and added an assist, and Andrew both of them. The Blue Devils also ons’ goals. Reading is Good For You third and does a really nice job de- downfall, something we tried very Rosenberg stuffed in two goals. Peter had a 49-23 advantage in shots on The Blue Devils won the final quar- fending the line. Ariel has done a hard to work on. If we take a couple of Cornell, Brandon West and Tim Werner goal. CHW Lion goalie Sam Lyons ter, 3-2, with Yarusi hitting two more fantastic job. She covers lots of ground steps back and look at our scrim- each netted a goal. made 20 saves. and Bernstein sealing the cap. and has a real strong arm. Jenny mages, we were struggling very, very “We executed the way I wanted us The Blue Devils treated the first Hohwald scored both Lion goals. (LaSpata) is a tough kid at first. I put much and I was having trouble put- too. We mixed up our shots and shot quarter like a lame turkey shoot, bag- “We know each other. We play well her there because she would never let ting a lineup together that would the way to make it harder for the ging seven goals to the CHW Lions’ together. This is what we should be the ball go by. She made a couple of work,” concluded Pignoli. “This team goalie and that’s what we wanted, zero. All of the goals came at close doing,” said Benaquista. “These guys nice stretches and picked two balls got it together once we started games. going forward. We don’t want those range and Yarusi netted five of the last have played together their whole life out of the dirt,” said Pignoli. They came out of the gates strong so rips up high. We wanted to take the six after Bernstein nailed the first and now they are seniors. This is it! I The Hawks grabbed a 3-0 lead in I believe they had a very good season higher percentage shots. The kids lis- goal with 10:27 on the clock. West, expect them to play hard from here on the top of the second when Kim but certainly big disappointments in tened today. They didn’t get selfish. assisted by Baron, flicked in the sixth out. Good things will happen if they Sharback and Katrina Howard singled both of the tournaments.” They played together and moved the goal. From behind the net, Simone keep playing like that.” goleader.com/subscribe and Tori Ferrante followed with a J.P. Stevens 030 020 0 5 ball around,” said Blue Devil Head set up five assists. Cherry Hill W 0322 7 blast to deep left. In the fifth, Leah Westfield 000 000 0 0 Coach Gerry Benaquista. “We knew CHW’s first goal came early in the Westfield 7643 20

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PUBLICATION Blue Devil Boys Finish Third In Group 4 Sectional Track CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Blue Devil juniors Evan Friedman mance, Tarlow commented, “I’m and Alex Tarlow gave each other a happy that I made it to the next round run for their money on May 25 in the but I think I could have done a lot 1,600 meters, finishing 2-3 with re- better. Maybe it was the heat.” spective times of 4:29.85 and 4:30.09 The Blue Devils also finished sixth (PB) behind Christian Gonzalez of in the 4x400 with a time of 3:29.93. Franklin who finished in 4:19.99. Blue Devil senior Ayn Wisler quali- “I wanted to hang tough, go with fied for the Group 4 1,600 meters by the lead but I just didn’t. I don’t know finishing fourth with a time of 5:20.6. why. Maybe, mentally, I was saving “I was really just running with my myself for the 8(00) tomorrow but I head in the mile this week. I tried to was glad to get third,” said Tarlow. go out reasonably because it was about David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Knowing Alex was on my shoul- 90 degrees. I really kicked it in the STARTING THE RALLY…Stephanie Goines, right, bounced a leadoff double der the last lap was definitely good third lap and focused on placing in off the top of the fence to ignite a three-run rally in the fourth inning. for our confidence, knowing that we the top six. Next week I will run with both qualified for groups. Two and my heart for a good time,” said Wisler. three is better than I expected,” said Although Wisler just missed the top Raiders Shock Cranford, 5-1, Friedman. six in the 800 meters, freshman team- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The next day, Tarlow gave a strong mate Lisa Nehring finished fourth with TOP DOG IN THE HURDLES…Raider Kyle Rowbotham, left, won the 110- kick to nudge Franklin’s Selasi Lumax a time of 2:25.24. Kim Legones crossed hurdles and the 400-hurdles. Tom Pennella, right, took second and fifth, respec- In Section Softball 1st Round for second in the 800 meters with a sixth in the 3,200 meters with a time of tively. Both qualified for the Group 3 Championships in four events. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 time of 1:59.74 to 1:59.75 but behind 12:17.93. Freshman Claire Stevens- Gonzalez who won in 1:56.86. Blue Haas placed fourth in the pole vault the top of the leftfield fence. Cianciotta talent,” commented coach Covert. Devil freshman Patrick Gray crossed with a clearance of 9’6” and Crista reached first safely on a fielder’s choice The Raiders took the opportunity sixth at 2:01.44. Ricci placed sixth in the high jump Raider Boys Win, Girls Fifth that yielded no putouts as Goines made to add a run in the sixth to take a 4-0 Not totally happy with his perfor- with a height of 4’8”. it safely to third. That set up the first of lead. Cianciotta reached first safely four first-and-third situations and, on on a throwing error then stole second. In Group 3 Sectional Track all occasions, the Raiders advanced When Nikki Mineo struck out, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the runner from first. In the meantime, catcher dropped the ball and had to felt good today. Nothing bothered ner in the shot put and did not let Goines scored on a passed ball as throw to first for the putout. Cianciotta me. I was nice and loose. My form anybody down as he took the top spot Cianciotta sped to third. Mahoney alertly motored to third then Neilsen was good. I wanted to get the school with a shove of 58’9”. John Badala tapped an RBI single and stole second. hopped an RBI single to center. record of 52.7 set by Tony Davis the placed fourth with a distance of Neilsen punched an RBI single and In the bottom of the sixth, Cougar [19]80s.” 49’3.75”. Alleman then had a PB toss stole second. Kalkstein followed with Lindsey DeLuca launched a fly ball Pennella, who had been consider- of 162’4” to win the discus, Badala a single and stole a base. that deflected off the right fielder’s ing how to place his steps between took third at 142’10” and Jason Boff “They gave us momentum and glove. DeLuca wound up on second hurdles, said, “I took your advice. I tied for fifth at 132’6”. Stephanie Goines really got us started base and later scored on Lindsey made up my mind before the race and In the girls competition, which was when we saw that hit that went off the Dolan’s single to right. it worked out well.” won handily by a strong Voorhees fence. That’s what started our runs, Goines added the final insult in the Rowbotham and Pennella then squad with a total of 104.33, Raider and we capitalized on it from there,” seventh by singling to left and round- crossed 1-2 in the 110-hurdles with Carlaya Jones placed third in the shot said Mahoney. ing the bases on an errant throw. respective times of 14.91 and 15.15. put with a push of 38’2.5” and Erin “They take chances. They know “When you play against Cranford, “My form was alright. I thought I Rossi took fifth at 35’1”. Jones, Rossi what they are doing. Today was our you have to take what you can get. It’s could go a little higher over the hurdles and Lauryn Adams took 3-4-5 in the day! They look at me for the calls but opportunity! And you have to jump but as long as I didn’t hit any it’s discus with respective tosses of when they see the opportunities and on it when it’s there,” said Covert. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times okay,” commented Rowbotham. 118’3”, 115’1” and 112’4”. Rossi they have the faith in themselves, I Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 301 1 5 ATTEMPTING A PERSONAL BEST…Blue Devil Eric Brandman missed his “A couple of other kids were com- also placed sixth in the javelin with a say, ‘you can go,’ and they have that Cranford 000 001 0 1 attempt at 13 feet but did place second in the pole vault with a height of 12’6”. ing on strong but, halfway through, throw of 96’10”. we started speeding away. I just tried “Mike has been consistent. He’s to stay close to Kyle,” said Pennella. looking for that magical 60. Carlaya is With his coaches just hoping for him looking for that magical 40. Erin is to place in the top six, Grizzard stunned still battling with that foot [previous them all by being the first to cross in the fracture] but she’s a trooper. She’s 400 meters with a time of 51.01. putting up numbers. The idea is to “It wasn’t something we expected. advance and all is so-far-so-good,” We were talking about him having a said Raider field coach Ken Hernandez. chance getting in the top six. He went Danielle Vena placed second in the out and had his greatest athletic day 400-hurdles with a time of 1:07.5. ever,” said Raider coach Jeff Koegel. Amanda Bobyack and Sarah Canfield “Coming off that turn, he just ran placed 3-6 in the long jump with away from everybody. He’s a sec- respective leaps of 16’2.5” and 15’9”. tional champ! How many people get Canfield also took third in the triple to say that?” jump with a distance of 34’7.5” and Raider Sharif Scott took third in Whitney Adams tied for sixth at the high jump with a height of 5’10” 33’4.5”. The Raider 4x400 foursome and Pat Doliber finished sixth in the finished sixth with a time of 4:13.04. 3,200 meters with a time of 9:52.08. 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Ravi Netravali stopped Tennis more steps toward its goal of winning Cameron Rudd, 6-1, 7-5, at second By BRUCE JOHNSON the Tournament of Champions sched- singles and James Chu crunched Jon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times uled for today, May 31, by winning Horn, 6-1, 6-2, at third singles. Dean the Group 4 title at Mercer County Thompson and Akis Evangelidis won Why my parents, Honey and Hob, for their prom, have pictures taken for Cousin Brucie play the records that a 79-68-147 to win the state individual Park in West Windsor on May 24. The in two sets, 6-4, 6-1, over Quentin ever thought their 12-year-old son — each of their perennial photo albums, are now considered “oldies” on my golf title. Blue Devils knocked off Ridgewood, Sengun and Walt Green at first the one who couldn’t get enough of and head off to a night/weekend they’ll little a.m. radio. AROUND THIS DATE 4.5-0.5 in the Group 4 semifinals doubles. Graeme Stahl and Justin Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy likely remember their entire lives. I can still remember Murray the K June 2, 1955: Former WHS all-stater before nipping No. 3 West Windsor- Snyder blitzed Jonathan Emont and Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley I know I still remember my senior- playing a slow song and talking about John Chironna is named head football Plainsboro South (WWPS), 3-2, in Marcos Lutterbach, 6-0, 6-0, at sec- and Billy Haley and his Comets on the year prom night like it was yesterday, “taking your girlfriend submarine race coach at SP-F. the title match. ond doubles. radio, the one who played baseball all not 44 years ago. Several of my sup- watching.” I had no idea what the heck June 2, 1960: Richie Anderson The Blue Devil boys received a The Group 4 title match with spring and summer, football in the fall posed friends had talked me into go- he was talking about, but it was Murray outduels Harry Linderoth as WHS first round bye and were scheduled to WWPS was much more difficult but and basketball in the winter — would ing, and even set me up, sort of, with the K, and so whatever it was, it must’ve beats Cranford 1-0 in 12 innings. face the winner of the Non-Public A the Blue Devils prevailed, 3-2. Leland want to attend dancing school is an- a girl whose name I forget. I think she been cool. It wasn’t until years later June 4, 1966: Parsippany scores champ St. Augustine and Group 2 Richardson nipped Shallcross in three other story for another day. was in my English class and was a that I happily discovered what “subma- twice on a suicide squeeze bunt in the champ Tenafly match on May 30. sets, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. Netravali pulled It ended up in chaos, as I could’ve redhead and is now married and a rine race watching” was, and that it was bottom of the ninth to stun WHS and Group 3 champion Moorestown, out a grueling, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-5), 6- told them, if they had ever asked. grandmother living in Sicily. something a boy did in a car … with a ace Donny (Big D) Anderson 2-1 in ranked fifth, was scheduled to play 4, victory over Stewart Fernandez to But, despite the fact that (I’m Just And I was OK with the idea … until girl … at a place like Echo Lake Park. the semifinals of the Greater Newark the winner of the Non-Public B champ clinch the match. Steven Fernandez Looney For) Barbara Rooney, future I found out that the Saturday night of If only I’d known about submarine Tournament. Newark Academy and Group 1 champ cheerleader captain Diane Wingerter the prom experience (the dance itself race watching when Wilma Hurwitz June 5, 1965: Greg Chlan pitches all defeated Chu, 6-3, 7-5. Losing their was Friday night) was also “Willie was around! 12 innings in a 2-1 win over Union in Dayton match. first set of the season, Thompson and and Wilma Hurwitz, the original sev- The Blue Devils cruised with rela- enth-grade hotty, would all be there, Mays Night” at the Polo Grounds. THIS AND THAT a Greater Newark Tournament semifi- Evangelidis won in three sets over Willie Mays, the great centerfielder of The WHS baseball team won a wild nal. Chuck Hood’s single scores Bobby tive ease over Ridgewood in their Piray Sekar and Junjiro Mori, 6-3, 6- attending dancing class was just not semis match. Kevin Shallcross won something that my buddy Dave Kenny the New York Giants, who became the 8-7 come-from-behind nailbiter at top- Flynn with the winning run. 7 (5-7), 7-5. Stahl and Snyder de- and I wanted to do. Every week I’d San Francisco Giants back around the seeded Bayonne last Friday, and earned June 6, 1942: Dick Thomas and his first set, 6-4, and was behind, 1-2, feated Ben Cornfield and Demetri time I was skipping out at dancing a spot in the sectional semifinals Tues- Steve Stockslager win 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in in the second set against Adriel leave the house with my parents think- Vrahnos, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2). ing I was off to dance class, and every school back in 1958, coming back to day (too late for deadline) at Phillipsburg, the decisive second doubles match as week Dave and I would just hang out, the Polo Grounds to face the Mets. in what promised to be another wild one. WHS beats Rutherford 3-2 for the talking rock and roll or sports. I heard And now the Mets had Duke Snider, It was believed to be the first baseball state Group 3 tennis title. he later was in a band and also worked the great centerfielder of the great meeting between the two longtime base- June 6, 1963: Jeff Torborg, Rutgers as a disc jockey after graduating from Brooklyn Dodgers teams of the great ball towns. The winner plays tomorrow baseball All-American and Dean’s Rumson-Fair Haven High School. 1950s, who had been acquired prior to in the sectional final against the Edison- List, marries Sue Barber, former Miss I must have attended an occasional the 1963 season. He was at the end of Columbia winner. New Jersey and Douglass Valedicto- dance class, although I can’t recall it. his ride, but was still wildly popular in In a coaching matchup of former rian in a wedding of WHS graduates. But it wasn’t until the final week that New York. And wasn’t Willie Mays WHS football/wrestling/lacrosse DEVIL OF THE WEEK the head teacher at the class called my born in Westfield? (OK, Westfield, teammates, Ridge (under Ken Marsh, This week’s free sub from Al the parents, asking why I wasn’t at the big Alabama.) Class of ’90) knocked off WHS (Gerry Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South shindig she’d prepared for the finale. So … Prom? Willie Mays Night? Benaquista, ’89) by a 10-4 score in the Avenue East) goes to Ravi Netravali. Next thing you know, all the police in Prom? state Group 3 lacrosse semifinals. The The junior tennis player had it all on his Fair Haven, Rumson, Red Bank and WILLIE MAYS NIGHT? game was won by the Ridge goalie, shoulders last week in the state Group Little Silver are combing the streets, A night of dancing to the music of whose 17 saves included maybe 10 to 4 final against West Windsor-Plainsboro looking for who knows what, possibly the Andy Wells Orchestra at the “Ara- 12 from point-blank range. South. With WHS leading 2-1 he was in a runaway or maybe (gasp!) a kidnap- bian Nights” themed-prom, followed After capturing its first state Group a brutally intense match with Stewart ping. by a weekend of mirth at the Jersey 4 title since 1988 with a wildly intense Fernandez. Since the match was held in Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Let’s be serious for a minute. Danc- Shore, or Willie Mays Night at the 3-2 victory over West Windsor- West Windsor (Mercer County Park), BLUE DEVIL JV UNION COUNTY CHAMPIONS…The Westfield High School ing was one thing. If you wanted Dave Polo Grounds? Seriously, who Plainsboro South, the WHS tennis there was a distinct home-court advan- JV softball team won the Union County title with a, 1-0 victory over Union and or me to dance (i.e., the jitterbug) with wouldn’t have made the same choice? team had a match yesterday in the tage due to the many WW-P South fans recorded a 16-3 season record. The victorious Blue Devil girls’ team coached by I joined the nearly 50,000 who Tournament of Champions. With a who were cheering for their Pirates. It William Matthews included, Meg Boersig, Tessa Bohman, Sara Connery, Katie some girl to Little Richard, Chuck, Esler, Christine Feldbauer, Alex Glodin, Joanne Khadaran, Jackie La Spata, Jerry Lee, Elvis, etc., no problem. And packed the Polo Grounds, sitting in win, the Blue Devils would be playing was an old-fashioned Davis Cup-type Marisa Palestino, Lauren Posluszny, Christy Riccuiti, Brittany Van Sickle, it didn’t get any better than dancing to the upper deck down the leftfield line. today in the T of C final, most likely match between one loud, rowdy and Krissy Wendel and Jamie Wisniewski. the Platters or Penguins, slow-style, And it was a beautiful night for a against Moorestown. demonstrative player (think of with Wilma Hurwitz. Not in seventh beautiful game on the beautiful natu- Congrats to WHS tracksters Adam Fernandez as Jimmy Connors) against grade it didn’t. ral grass of a beautiful (once upon a Bergo and Brandon Heroux, who cap- a stoic opponent (think of Netravali as Edison Intermediate 8th-Graders But dancing school? time anyhow) ballpark. The Mets lost tured the high jump and javelin, re- Bjorn Borg). In the brutal heat, Netravali Anyhow, eventually I got tired of 5-3 but The Dook hit a pair of home spectively, at last week’s sectional hung toughest, for a decisive 6-7, 7-6, Finish Perfect 13-0 Baseball Season hiding in the trees and in people’s runs to semi-upstage The Say-Hey meet. Those two along with Alex 6-4 triumph. The Edison Intermediate School team in nine years as coach of the backyards, so I headed home to face Kid. And it was great to be a part of the Tarlow, Evan Friedman and Malcolm Note: This is the final Devil of the (EIS) eighth-grade baseball team, the music. My parents were exasper- atmosphere in the upper decks at the Allen give coach Jack Martin, which Week for the school year. Next week EIS team and his overall record finished a solid third, a strong nucleus coached by David Duelks, finished stands at 105-12-2. ated: Honey because the police had Polo Grounds, with the cigar and ciga- we will present the first Devil of the the season with a perfect 13-0 been called to find her juvenile delin- rette smoke and hot dogs covered in for next season. Year. The winner will have his/her Team members from the 2007 Gulden’s spicy brown mustard. (That After a wonderful 4-0 eight-inning choice of the following: lunch for four record. The team defeated Terrill squad are: James Barry, Pat Bergin, quent son, and the Hobber because he and Park Middle School from was out whatever amount of money was back in the days when I thought win over a Scotch Plains team that had at Max’s hot dogs in Long Branch, Will Cronen, Brian Duffy, Justin for the dancing school. professional sports were something posted four straight shutouts coming in, lunch for four at the Frenchtown Café Scotch Plains, Orange and Hillside Erickson, Bobby Ferraro, Steven worth following.) WHS came up flat in its sectional opener (that’s two of the Den’s favorite hang- Avenue Middle School from I got to thinking about all this one Forgash, Edison Gao, Spencer day last winter, when Colin (Don’t That’s just how Saturday nights were and lost 5-0 to J.P. Stevens. Lindsay outs), or tickets for four to a Trenton Cranford, St. Bart’s School from Goldin, Dan Kerr, Ben Kraus, Tony Call Me Matt Damon) Sullivan told back then. Most Friday and Saturday Brown and Jen LaSpata will be tough to Thunder game. Scotch Plains, Summit, Irvington, Mastrocola, Aris Psyhojos, Matt me at swim practice that Casey El nights in that era found me with my replace, but most of Tara Pignoli’s team The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Plainfield, McManus from Linden Rivera, Steven Santiago, Bryan Koury was his girlfriend and he was pals John Schneider and Don returns, and the jayvees were county in The Westfield Leader during the (twice), Union (twice) and Soehl Reilly, John Randazzo, Justin going to take her to the prom. It is now Mokrauer in my basement at 712 champions, so the future is bright. scholastic year. Contact us with com- Middle School from Linden. This White and Dan Wickens, and bat two days until Colin and Casey (and Embree Crescent playing Ping Pong, ON THIS DATE ments, complaints and story ideas at is Coach Duelks’ fourth undefeated boy Eric Merz. hundreds of others) get all spiffed up and listening to Murray the K and 1935: WHS’s Bob Wilkinson shoots [email protected]. GO DEVILS!

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Clemson University sophomore of America’s pro-football league in 50+ DIVISION 1 (AS OF MAY 27): Awnings 16, KMD Tuning 5 Tom DelDuca (Westfield High School 1925. TEAM W L Awnings produced 26 hits, paced by Class of 2005) got a small part in a Football players were being sought Awnings Galore 5 1 Bill Watson with four hits and four Antone-s Pub & Grill 4 2 movie called The Leatherheads, star- to play members of a professional American Legion 5 2 RBI. Brian Grandstrand and Tom Pasko ring George Clooney and Renee team in the 1920s era. Since DelDuca D&K Associates 4 3 (triple, 3 RBI) each added three hits. Zellweger, who match wits in a ro- had a football background, he tried KMD Tuning 3 4 American Legion 18, SMC 1 mantic comedy against the backdrop out. As a part of the tryout process, he Promptcare 2 6 Tom Straniero (2 HR, 4 RBI) and had to run plays and tackle people 50+ DIVISION 2: Angelo Corbo each produced four without using equipment because, TEAM W L hits. Ed Belford, Brian Williams and SMC 4 4 in those days, leather helmets, with- Associated Auto Parts 4 4 Tony Williams added three hits apiece. out face masks, were worn and Northwest Mutual 3 4 Antone’s Pub 8, Promptcare 0 very little padding, legs or shoul- The Office 3 3 George Brokaw scattered nine hits. ders, were used. Union Center National Bank 1 5 Associated Auto 14, UCNB 8 After three callbacks, he got the SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: After three scoreless innings, As- part. It took two weeks to rehearse TEAM W L sociated exploded for 14 runs and 21 and film the scenes, which were Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Commerce Bank 5 0 hits. Joe Adase, Steve Adase, Phil A BIG DAY IN THE NJSIAA TOURNAMENT…Raider Nick Bonadies Creative Industries 4 1 shot in Greeneville, S.C. and Char- LA Law 2 2 Fink, Ron Horinko, Bob Moffitt and lotte, N.C. DelDuca played the part slides safely into third base in the fourth inning against the Mustangs. Smith Barney 1 4 Joe Sarika had three hits apiece. of a lineman on the Chicago team. Bonadies scored three runs and was involved in turning a double play. Associated Auto (Silver) 0 5 Banker Jeff Villani had three hits. According to DelDuca, “The ac- The Office 18, Northwestern 5 tion scenes were shot full speed The winners combined timely hit- except when Clooney participat- BAYARD ‘K’s 7, DINIZO 2-RUN HOMER, BONADIES 3RBI ting with near-flawless defense and ing.” Clooney used a stunt double. the sharp pitching of Ken Dunbar. Clooney played Dodge Connolly, Bill Hinkle (3 RBI) had four hits and a swaggering, aging football hero Charles Wischusen (4 RBI), Dennis who is determined to guide his team Raider Baseball Boys Oust Kosowicz (3 RBI) and Dunbar (3 from bar room brawls to packed RBI) had three hits each. Jim Price stadiums. The players lose their had three hits for the Insurers. sponsor but Dodge convinces a Commerce 23, Smith-Barney 8 college football star to join the Kennedy, 10-2, in Sectionals Bob Bierman, Oscar Harrison, Bob ranks. Lorincz and Frank Tartaglione led Zellweger played Lexie Littleton Commerce offensively. a cub journalist and John Krasinski By FRED LECOMTE Iselin, 10-2, on May 25. Senior pitcher a bag. Mike Ridge laid down a sac LA Law 18, Associated (Silver) 14 LEATHERHEAD…Tom DelDuca, left, of plays Carter Rutherford, a golden- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Greg Bayard (5-2) recorded seven bunt and the runner advanced on a Associated had timely hits from Westfield poses with actor Blake Clark boy WWI war hero. Littleton sniffs The fourth-seeded Scotch Plains- strikeouts, walked three and permit- wild pitch. Perez walked and Paul Brody, Natus Dyer, Ralph during the movie production of holes in Rutherford’s hero story. Fanwood High School baseball team ted only five hits. “Bayard pitched D’Annunzio stole home on an over- Eisenberger, Rich Krov and Al Leatherheads (Blake’s credits include: The In addition to his duties as direc- tuned up for the North Jersey, Section well, has done so all year and kept a throw. Antoine’s speed earned him a Schachman. Waterboy, Mr. Deeds, The Mask, 50 First tor and star, Clooney served as one 2, Group 3 tournament semifinals by pretty good team off-balance with his base hit and Mineo rapped a two-run American Legion 22, Promptcare 9 Dates, etc.). of the writers. leveling visiting J.F. Kennedy of slider and curveball. He made two double to deep center. Dinizo deliv- The Legionnaires lashed 30 hits. bad pitches but those were the only ered the final blow with his two-run Harry Semple had five hits and Bill runs they got,” said Raider Head blast to never-never land. Mirto bashed four. Ed Belford (5 RBI), Coach Tom Baylock. “It was a fastball kind of down low, Steve Ferro and Tom Straniero added Kimberley Aslanian Haley Starting pitcher Rafael Cordero al- so I got under it and let go. I feel real three hits apiece. Lee Black, Oscar lowed five runs on seven hits, struck confident stepping into the batter’s Harrison and Les Reddick each had out three, walked three and hit a bat- box now that I have my swing back,” three hits for Promptcare. ter in his four innings. Chris Grimes, said Dinizo. D&K Associates 11, Awnings 5 Redefining Real Estate Bryan Schroeder and Grimes again in In the seventh, Mike Giordano lined D&K pitcher Tony Falzone was the sixth, relieved for the Mustangs. a single up the middle and Joe stubborn and so was the defense, that NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002, 2004 & 2005 Raider Nick Bonadies belted a three- Marciano walked, however Bayard produced three double plays. Mike run triple. John Mineo rocked a two- sent the next batter back to his seat Volpe led the victors with three hits. run double and singled. James Dinizo and Dinizo lasered a timely throw to Antone’s 14, Northwestern 11 crushed a two-run homerun, doubled first where Mineo slapped on the tag NW’s Ed McColgan and Tom and singled, and Joe D’Annunzio went for the final out. Romanowicz had three hits each. 3-for-4 and scored a run. After the game, Dinizo said, “We KMD Tuning 17, UCNB 12 “Those guys have to do the job to had a team meeting right before the Bankers Sal LaBella had four hits go far in the tournament. Today they Westfield game where we all agreed and Bill Campbell added three. did and we came out on top,” said that we needed to come together. We Creative 14, Smith-Barney 12 Baylock. needed that team chemistry and have Karl Grossmann (HR, 5 RBI) had Kevin Maroney added an RBI been successful doing so since and three hits. Bob Berger had key hits single, Jeremy Antoine singled and today it really showed again. We and three RBI. Dave Bell and Tom swiped a base and Bayard singled hustled and made all the plays that Dick each had three hits for S-B. and took one for the team in the 11-hit needed to be made including some Commerce 25, Associated (Silver) 4 attack. great ones. Greg pitched his butt off Bob Bierman, Oscar Harrison, Bob “It took us a couple of innings to and we got the job done.” Lorincz and Frank Tartaglione led get started but, once we did, we were J.F. Kennedy 002 000 0 2 the Bankers offensively. able to capitalize on some mistakes Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 415 x 10 SMC 22, Associated Auto 7 they made (4 errors) and put ten runs on the board. That’s a pretty good day,” added Baylock. The 18-11 Mustangs’ runs came in the top of the third. Cordero timed a ENCHANTING NEW CONSTRUCTION curveball well for a home run. Raider shortstop Adam Perez then scooped a Newly built 3750SF Colonial on a quiet Westfield street offers endless upgrades. This fine home boasts a grounder and delivered a perfect toss gourmet eat-in Kitchen with center island, second floor Laundry & luxurious Master Bedroom suite with walk- to Mineo at first. Schroeder followed in closet & spa Bathroom. Built with the finest materials, it includes extensive moldings, hardwood floors, 4 with an RBI single. Bayard kept his Bedrooms, 3.5 baths, first floor Family Room & a bonus Room. Offered for $1,295,000 cool and struck out the next batter. “I tried way too hard by making every pitch perfect and gassed up every fast ball. That’s why I was leav- ing stuff up,” said Bayard. “After those big hits, I said ‘forget it, just bear down and get comfortable.’” In the bottom of the fourth, Bayard ripped a single to left, Dinizo doubled to center and Maroney walked to load the bases. Bonadies stepped up and Weichert hammered his three-run triple. APPLYING STRONG DEFENSIVE PRESSURE…Taylor Anderson of the Blue D’Annunzio smacked a single to put Devil Lacrosse Club 7/8 girls team applies strong defensive pressure in one of their the Raiders up, 4-2. Weicherttournament games this season. In the fifth, Mineo slapped a lead- off single, Bayard got hit by a pitch and Dinizo pounded a single off relief Blue Devil 7/8 Lax Girls Finish pitcher Grimes. Courtesy runner Rich Shevlin scored when Maroney ripped Successful Lax Club Season a single to short center. Weichert The Raiders turned a spectacular The Blue Devil Lacrosse Club Mary Kate Luker, Julie Shelman, (1-4-3) double play in the sixth. After (BDLC) seventh and eighth grade Lauren Brunhofer, Liz McCarthy and Grimes singled, Schroeder tapped to girls’ coaches were challenged to ac- Kate Sheridan were up to the task. NEW VICTORIAN ON A QUIET STREET Bayard who turned and gunned down complish a specific goal this inaugu- The BDLC seventh and eighth the runner heading for second. Perez ral season; teach the players the mod- grade team competed in three tourna- New Victorian with stunning architecture by Forefront Designs & quality craftsmanship throughout its 6 delivered in time to Mineo at first. ern game of women’s lacrosse. ments against teams from bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The charm of yesteryear is cleverly combined with all of today’s amenities & The Raiders plated five runs in the Coaches Crysti Foote, Elyse Moorestown; Marlton; Greenwich, conveniences offering a grand Entrance Foyer, gourmet Mouser Kitchen, adjacent Family Room with fireplace sixth. D’Annunzio singled and swiped Goldweitz and assistant coaches, CT; Darien, CT; Mountain Lakes; & Master Bedroom Suite with luxurious spa bathroom. Offered for $1,675,000 Rumson-Fair Haven; Princeton and West Windsor. 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This fine home offers endless upgrades including a gourmet eat-in Kitchen with center island, Wet bar/Butler pantry, extensive moldings, WF Laxers Selected hardwood floors, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, first floor Family Room and laundry, 2-car garage and more! WESTFIELD . . . Welcome to this well-maintained spacious four Offered for $1,350,000 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Split featuring a living room, formal dining room, As Youth All-Stars kitchen, Florida room, den plus master bedroom w/full bath. Many Five members of the Westfield la- © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. updates including windows, siding, cac, 2 full baths. $614,900 crosse club were selected to the U15 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. (052111115) and U13 New Jersey state boys and girls All-Star teams. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 31, 2007 Page 17 Blue Devil 5/6 Club Girls Win FSPY ‘A’, ‘B’ Gymnasts Place Moorestown Lax Festival Second at NJ State Tourney The Blue Devils Lacrosse Club’s Castelo, Lindsay Ripperger and Jen- The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y 14+: Allison Zeller won the title on fifth/sixth grade girls lacrosse team nifer Baudhuin added protection. (FSPY) “A” and “B” Divisions gym- beam, earning a career-high score. won its division in the Moorestown Midfielders, Colleen Sheridan, Eliza- nasts placed second at the YMCA Kelsey Herbig took silver on vault Lacrosse Festival in Moorestown on beth Cusick, Courtney Weisse and New Jersey State Gymnastics Cham- and fourth in all-around and beam. May 19. The event featured over 100 Lauren Oberlander controlled and pionship meet at the Madison Area Y Victoria Shack took bronze on vault. boys and girls teams from New Jer- advanced the ball throughout the tour- on May 12. The entire “A” team will compete sey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. nament. Attackers, Lilly Sisto, Emma Level 8 “A” Division (15+): Jenna in the Regional Championships in The Blue Devils defeated the West Kao, Sarah Cronin and Mariah Baker Skoller placed third all-around and Hanover, Pa. in early June, along with Windsor White, Princeton Orange, were always ready to finish. took second on the uneven bars. Lau- “B” members Stein and Bumiller who and West Windsor Black teams. In In the Championship game, the rel Devlin grabbed bronze on balance also qualified. Later that month, the their fourth, the girls tied Princeton Blue Devils defeated West Windsor beam and fourth on unevens and floor “A” team members compete in the Black, 7-7, to qualify for the finals. Black, 8-2, behind excellent passing exercise. Gina Pelosi took the state LAX CHAMPIONS…The Blue Devils 5/6th grade girls won the Moorestown Nationals in Seattle, Wash. The defense limited all opponents and shooting and strong defense. title on vault. Patty Matejek performed In addition to its gymnastics sum- except Princeton Black to four or less Lacrosse Festival. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Betsy Reese, Emma Kao, Forrest Keating, Jessica Castelo, Mariah Baker, mascot Murphy and Jennifer well on all four events. mer camps, FSPY offers a variety of goals. Team Coach Crysti Foote was WF 6th Lax Blue Nips Baudhuin; second row, Lindsay Ripperger, Colleen Sheridan, Elizabeth Cusick, Age 14 group: Sammy Mazzucco classes, including “Big Top Gymnas- assisted throughout the spring season Lauren Oberlander, Courtney Weisse, Sarah Cronin, Mallory Weisse and Casey took third all-around, won the state tics”, as well as a tumbling-only class by local players, Elyse Goldweitz, Summit Lax Boys, 9-8 Gilespie; back row, coaches Crysti Foote, Bob Oberlander and George Cusick. title on unevens, placed fourth on called ‘Just Floor.’ For more informa- Mary Kate Luker, Julie Shelman, Kate The Westfield Blue boys sixth grade Missing: Lilly Sisto, Chandler Robertson, Kristen Burns and coach Elyse Goldweitz. vault and floor, and fifth on beam. tion on gymnastics, pease call (908) Sheridan and Liz McCarthy. lacrosse team beat Summit, 9-8, on Hannah Kronick took fourth all- 889-8880. Goalie Mallory Weisse registered May 15. Center midfielder Jack Holy Trinity Captures SCL, Whelan Titles around, second on unevens, third on 14 saves on the day. Defenders Casey Flaherty led the team by firing in vault and floor, and fourth on beam. Reading is Good For You Gilespie, Betsy Reese, Jessica three goals and adding three assists. The Holy Trinity Interparochial was named the FWT MVP and Peter 13U: Alivia DeMaria, Sarah Flaherty won many of the faceoffs, School‘s fifth/sixth grade basketball team Iannelli was named to the FW All- VanBuskirk and Olivia Dunham com- WF’s Lee Takes First which allowed Westfield to control won the Fr. Whelan Tournament (FWT) Tournament Team. peted. DeMaria and VanBuskirk took the ball. Goalie Garrett Williamson Championship in addition to the Subur- Congratulations to sixth graders: silver and bronze on vault, respectively. In Jr. Golf America turned away over a dozen shots, while ban Catholic League Championship. Greg Gagliardi, JP Gilmartin, Peter B Division (11U): Kacie Bumiller working effectively with the defense. With the score tied at halftime, Iannelli, Matt Newman, Joe Palasits, earned silver on unevens and bronze Jonathan Lee, a fourth grader at Holy Trinity won its third out of four Jefferson Elementary School in Charlie Callinan and Ryan Esposito Kevin Sheridan, Matt Sosnowski, on beam. Zoe Stein grabbed the silver each chipped in one goal with assists games against St. Mike’s of Union by Doug Tortorici, and fifth graders: on vault. Westfield, captured first place in the pulling away in the fourth quarter to 8-9-year-old division at a Junior Golf from Joe Burke and Flaherty, respec- Marc Cavallo, Andrew Jordan ,Sean 12-13: Kaitlyn Frey took silver in tively. Brenton Harries racked up three win by 11 points, with seven players Mullman and James Sosinski for their the all-around, vault, unevens and America tournament on May 20. scoring in the game. Matt Sosnowski goleader.com/subscribe Jonathan shot a nine-hole round of 42 goals. He and Chris Harris each had dedication and success this season. floor, and bronze on beam. at the Hanover Golf Club in one assist. Jacobstown, NJ to win by two strokes. Callinan, Scott Toresco and Burke Jonathan has been playing com- won the battle for ground balls. petitive golf since age seven, and has Callinan was dominant as a long stick earned three first-place finishes and middie and Michael Cash and Jack one second-place showing at four Colwell were instrumental in stop- spring tournaments on the Junior Golf ping Summit’s attack with good America tour. Junior Golf America is hustle. Defenders Michael Fitzhenry, the Northeast region’s largest junior Mark Frega, Tyler Melofchik, Toresco golf association, attracting junior and Austin Fishman protected golfers from throughout New Jersey, Westfield’s goal despite the pressing New York and Pennsylvania. offense of Summit. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Take notice that application has been NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF made to the Township of Scotch Plains, THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE NJ to transfer to World Entertainment TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Group, Inc. trading as Vienna 60 for pre- ( IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN mises located at 375 Park Avenue, Scotch PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, Plains, New Jersey 07076 the Plenary CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) Retail Consumption License #2016-33- NOTICE is hereby given by the TOWN- 004-003 heretofore issued to Ray Ric Inc. that reflects your life. 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HELP WANTED Two adorable girls, ages 2 and 4. (732) 381-7477 (Rain date: Sun., June 3) rugs and door mats. 2700 sqft Office Building Approx 30 hrs/wk. Great job for Furnished, Utlities, Internet, Dental Hygienist wanted for family college student/recent grad. Must PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Kitchen, Conf. Room, Parking practice in Kenilworth. Rewarding have own car. Immediate start. TOWN OF WESTFIELD of the Land Use Ordinance - Seeking structures with deck of 22%. Present is Mountainside (908) 337-7200 opportunity awaits. Excellent Call Janice (917) 446-0270. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Certification that a non-conforming use, 27.70%. Proposed is 29.3% with deck, salary, benefits package and building or structure is lawful, Appli- 29.8% with ramp. Ordinance requires a The Board of Adjustment of the Town of MOVING SALE bonus for Nitrous Certification. Call SUMMER BABYSITTER cant seeks a certification that the described side yard setback for a deck of 10 feet. Westfield, New Jersey will meet on June uses are legal non-conforming uses. Such Present is 3.5 feet. Proposed is 3.5 feet. Kathy (908) 276-6652 or 11, 2007 in the Community Room at the Furniture, window treatmts, High School or College certification is necessary because the ap- Ordinance requires a rear yard setback for Fax resume to (908) 709-4337 Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, PT Babysitter for 6 and 4 yr old plicants intend to sell the property and the a pool of 15 feet. Proposed is 13 feet. misc. Antiques, decor fabrics. Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear new owners intend to use the commercial Sat June 2, 10-1 pm. WAITSTAFF girls in Westfield. and consider the following appeals for Robert & Lauren Gottlieb, 606 Maple use on the property for the operation of the Rain date June 9. Cash only. For June only. Flexible hrs. variance(s) from the requirements of the Street, Applicant seeks permission to con- business of Metropolitan Compactor Ser- Private Country club in Westfield Westfield Land Use Ordinance. struct a third floor addition and a front 115 Effingham Pl, N-side (908) 233-0125 vice Corp. The single family use will re- seeking FT waitstaff. Excellent porch contrary to Sections 12.04E1 and Westfield near Franklin School. Marcy & Scott Lazar, 783 Fairacres main as is after said sale. Applicant is 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- pay & benefits! Exp. pref’d. Great BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Avenue, Applicant seeks an extension of seeking that the Board of Adjustment de- nance allows a maximum Floor Area Ratio oppty. for working mom’s. approval of variance contrary to Section termine that the proposed use of the prop- MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE of 35%. Present is 30.56%. Proposed is Westfield resident who is an 7.01G of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- erty after sale will be the same type of use Call Jason @ (908) 232-4141 38.42%. Ordinance requires a front yard Saturday, June 2, 8am - 2pm experienced & responsible college nance requires that construction, alter- as applicants’ and thus, also be entitled to setback of 32.6 feet (EFYD). Present is ation or use, shall have been actually be recognized as a legal pre-existing non- 500 BLOCK - HILLCREST AVE sophmore with car seeks Mon.- 35.3 feet. Proposed is 25.7 feet. HELP WANTED commenced within twelve (12) months of conforming use. (off North Ave), Westfield Fri. summer babysitting job. the date of resolution of approval of the Vanessa & John Schwartz, 812 St. Joseph & Barbara Pagano, 758 Pros- Furniture,Toys, Books, Instructor for tennis camp. Must Call (908) 612-0781 variance. Date of resolution of approval of Marks Avenue, Applicant seeks permis- pect Street, Applicant seeks permission Electronics and more! know the game of tennis. Have a variance was April 5, 2006. Applicant was sion to construct an addition to the garage, to demolish an existing single family dwell- WOODWORKING granted approval of variance relief from a second story addition over the garage Raindate-Sun. good rapport with children ages ing and construct a new single family dwell- the requirements of Section 11.09E6 of and a portico addition at the mudroom 4-11 yrs. old. Willing to instruct ing contrary to Section (11.08E5) 12.03D ACCENTS WOODWORKING the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- door contrary to Section 11.09E6 of the GARAGE SALE of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance clinics after being trained. Good quires a minimum side yard setback of 10 Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Custom Cabinetry and finish requires a front yard setback of 23.43 feet Sat, June 2, 10-3PM $, summer employment. Call feet. Present and proposed is 5.2 feet. a sideyard setback of 10 feet. Present is (EFYD). Proposed is 244.2 feet. 3 Raleigh Court, Berkeley Hts carpentry. Mantles, built-ins, 9.1 feet. Proposed is 8.2 feet. Brian Maloney (908) 346-0574. Richard Andreski, 753 Willow Grove bookcases & vanities. Custom Marc Rubiano, 709 Girard Avenue, Mahogany DR Set, 6 French An- Road, Applicant seeks permission to re- Jeffrey Diehl & Ann Diver, 972 Applicant seeks permission to remove the tique chairs, Furniture, Toys, Stroll- MEDICAL ASSISTANT kitchens & cabinet re-facing. tain the existing brick and trim ornamenta- Woodmere Drive, Applicant seeks per- existing second story and construct a new PHLEBOTOMIST Portfolio & references. tion on the side of the house contrary to mission to construct a one-story addition ers. Kid’s Bikes, Woman’s Mtn second story, and construct a first story Section 11.06E6 of the Land Use Ordi- to the house, a one story addition to the Bike, Lawnmower & Antique Items addition and a porch contrary to Sections Westfield - Immediate FT/PT Bruce Thiel (908) 358-2325 nance. Ordinance requires a side yard garage, and a second story addition over 11.09.E6, 12.03B1, and 12.03D of the position for outgoing person in a setback of 15 feet. Present and proposed the existing portion of the garage contrary HELP WANTED Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires A-1 CLEANING LADY $85 is 14.66 feet to 14.55 feet. to Sections 11.05E6 of the Land Use Ordi- boutique medical practice. a side yard setback of 10 feet. Present is nance. Ordinance requires a side yard Established Northern NJ Limo Experience in venipuncture, BP, Move In/Out, Party Cleanup, Ross & Debra Avidon, 303 Scotch 5.03 feet and 8.55 feet. Proposed is 4.98 setback of 15 feet. Present on the north Service needs experienced Plains Avenue, Per Section 19.06 of the feet and 8.40 feet. Ordinance allows for an EKG, etc. Computer knowledge a Special Projects, Baseboards to side is 9.1 feet. Proposed is 6 feet. Present Land Use Ordinance applicant is seek- encroachment of eaves into the side yard owner/operators in Union County. on the south side is 12.2 feet. Proposed is plus. Contact Office Manager Windows, etc. Hauling, Removal ing certification that existing structure of 3 feet allowing a 7 foot side yard set- Black Lincoln Town Car, 2004 or 10 feet. (908) 232-1345 or of Unwanted Lite Household Items/ is lawful non-conforming. back. Proposed is +3.98 feet side yard newer. Call Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm David & Patricia Cilo, 729 Coolidge Fax resume (908) 232-1697 Estate Sale Cleanouts. Call in List of Existing Non-conforming Zon- setback with eaves encroachment. Ordi- (973) 812-2981 Advance. (908) 822-2043 7dys/24hrs ing Conditions: nance requires a front yard setback of Street, Applicant seeks permission to con- HELP WANTED Section 11.09E6 requires a side yard 34.8 feet. Present is 35.42 feet. Proposed struct a first floor addition and a new sec- SUMMER JOBS! setback of 10 feet. Present is 7.11 feet. is 28.42 feet. ond floor addition contrary to Section Prudential NJ Properties’ ONLINE HOME PRICING Section 11.09E5 requires a street side 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gorelick, 526 Day Camp Counselor yard setback for a corner lot of 20 feet. nance requires a side yard setback of 10 Westfield Office is hiring full-time Find Out What Your Home is Kimball Turn, Applicant seeks permis- No nights/weekends. Teen travel, Present is 14.26 feet. feet. Present is + 5.8 feet. Proposed is + agents, both new and exp- Worth On-Line. sion to construct a two story addition and Section 13.01G1b requires a side yard 9.2 feet. lifeguards/WSI, instructors for a ramp contrary to Sections 11.07E6 and erienced. Corporate training Pre-recorded message: setback for accessory structures of 5 feet. canoeing, nature, soccer, 12.03B1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Karen & Elliot Fried, 375 Wychwood program/in-house training. Call 1-888-643-3029 ID # 1041 Present is 1.20 feet. nance requires a side yard setback of 10 Road, Applicant seeks permission to con- preschool sports. Teachers, Section 12.04F1 allows a maximum Margie for confidential interview or visit: feet. Present is 15.48 feet. Proposed is 7 struct a roof over the front portico contrary college students welcome. Warren coverage by buildings and above ground at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. www.westfieldhomepricing.com feet to the foundation and + 5 feet to the to Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordi- structures of 20%. Present is 20.7%. Township (Somerset County) NJ. ramp at the 12 inch height mark. Ordi- nance. Ordinance requires a front yard Applicant seeks permission to construct INSIDE SALES P/T FURNITURE FOR SALE nance allows for an encroachment of eaves setback of 86.96 feet. Present is + 52 feet. (908) 647-0664 a second and third floor addition contrary into the side yard of 3 feet allowing a 7 foot Proposed is + 46.7 feet. to Sections 11.09E6, 13.02H6 and 12.03B1 [email protected] Middlesex NJ based distributor Beautiful Lexington Cherry boys side yard setback. Proposed is 6.5 foot of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Vincent Spera, 1010 Boynton Avenue, looking for a motivated/ bedroom suite. Excellent cond- side yard setback with eave encroach- apply at: requires a side yard setback of 10 feet. Applicant seeks permission to construct a ment. www.campriverbend.com experienced part time ition - twin bed with trundle, Present is 7.11 feet. Proposed is 7.11 feet. front porch contrary to Sections 12.03D professional. Qualities include dresser, desk, hutch and locker. Ordinance requires a setback for AC con- Robert Stahl & Elizabeth Ferguson, and 12.04F3 of the Land Use Ordinance. PUBLIC NOTICE densers of 5 feet. Proposed is 4 feet. 540 Highland Avenue, Applicant seeks Ordinance requires a front yard setback of internet searches, calling potential/ Call (908) 447-3266 current cust. Flexible hours (20 Ordinance allows for a 3 foot encroach- permission to construct a two story addi- 40 feet (EFYD). Present is 40 feet. Pro- TOWN OF WESTFIELD WICKED THE MUSICAL ment of eaves into the side yard allowing tion with a front porch and rear deck con- posed is 34 feet. Ordinance allows a maxi- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL week). Serious Inquiries only!! a 7 foot side yard setback. Proposed eave trary to Sections 12.04E1 and 11.06E6 of mum coverage by buildings and above Contact Bob (732) 469-7200 2 Tickets encroachment is 3 feet 5 inches. the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance al- ground structures, with a front porch of TAKE NOTICE that an application has lows a maximum Floor Area Ratio of 25% 24%. Present is 22%. Proposed is 24.2%. been made to the Municipal Clerk of the July 5th, 2007, 8PM Andrew & Patricia Ertman, 622 TUTOR AVAILABLE! (5000square feet). Present is 13.5% Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Orchestra Row X Embree Crescent, Applicant seeks per- Hector Alvarez, 810 Wallberg Avenue, (2,700square feet). Proposed is 26.5% Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for a Place mission to install a driveway and a decora- Applicant seeks permission to retain an Certified teacher in elementary Seats 2 & 4 (5,300square feet). Ordinance requires a to Place transfer (Expansion of Premises) tive wrought iron fence around the swim- existing two car garage contrary to Sec- ed, social studies, and special Cost $222.00 Offers side yard setback of 15 feet. Present is 10 of Plenary Retail Consumption License ming pool contrary to Section 12.04G and tion 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. feet 8.5 inches. Proposed is 11 feet 4 #2020-33-004-011 heretofore issued to ed. K-12, MA degree (908) 499-9051 13.02D5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Ordinance allows a maximum coverage inches. Fujiyama Mama Restaurant Corp., for Call (908) 247-5123 nance allows a maximum all improve- by buildings and above ground structures premises located at 341 South Avenue GRAND PIANO - MUST SELL! ments coverage of 20%. Present is 17.0%. Stanley G. Modoski, 303 Tuttle Park- of 20%. Present is 18.5%. Proposed is East, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. AFFORDABLE PRIVATE TUTOR Proposed is 21.5%. Ordinance requires way, Applicant seeks permission to add a 25%. The persons who hold an interest in this Otto Altenburg #OA-507 baby pool enclosure and screening to be a 6 4 foot by 6 foot balcony/deck to the second grand piano with walnut satin Timothy & Cynthia Smith, 17 license are: Experienced Tutor/Law Student in foot solid fence. Proposed a wrought iron floor on the side of the house contrary to Woodbrook Circle, Applicant seeking BANGCHAN LEE, 436 Meadowbrook Westfield available to tutor finish; about 15 y.o. in pristine fence. Section 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- permission to construct a second story Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450 condition; $5,000 o.b.o. Moving nance. Ordinance allows a maximum cov- all subjects, grades K-12 in your Ricardo Vasquez, 112 Pearl Street, addition over the existing garage contrary YONG QIU, 26 Aldgate Drive, erage by buildings and above ground struc- home or mine. $40/hr. June 1, must sell. (908) 251-5269 Applicant seeks permission to construct a to Section 11.06E6 of the Land Use Ordi- Manhasset, New York 11030 tures of 20%. Present is 20.4%. Proposed second story addition contrary to Sections nance. Ordinance requires a minimum FAI LEE, 1062 Smithridge Road, New Call Marisa (732) 485-6197 or is 20.7%. TUTORING 11.09E6, 12.04F and 12.03B1 of the Land side yard setback of 15 feet. Present and Canaan, Connecticut 06840 e-mail Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side George H. Malgeri, 128 Boynton proposed is 10 feet. XIANG LI ZHENG, 110 Bryant Avenue, [email protected]. Certified teacher w/ Master’s yard setback of 10 feet. Present is 7 feet. Court, Applicant seeks permission to in- Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Variances, waivers or exceptions from Expect results! Degree will help your child in Proposed is 7 feet. Ordinance allows a stall an above ground pool with a ramp and Plans of the proposed licensed premises certain site plan details or relief from re- maximum coverage by buildings and above to retain an existing deck contrary to Sec- may be examined at the office of the reading, writing, and math, quirements may be sought as appropri- EDUCATION SPECIALIST ground structures of 20%. Present is tions 11.08E6, 12.04F1, 12.04F2, Municipal Clerk. K-8, flexible schedule. ate. 19.62%. Proposed is 20.55%. Ordinance 13.02C2, and 13.02D3 of the Land Use Objections, if any, should be made in Plans and application are on file in the Private, confidential, experienced, Call (908) 232 1690. allows for a 3 foot encroachment of eaves Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side yard writing to Claire Gray, Municipal Clerk of office of the Town Engineer, 959 North at home tutoring available. Highly into the side yard allowing a 7 foot side setback of 10 feet. Proposed is +3.5 feet the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad SUMMER MATH TUTORING Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and yard setback. Proposed is + 6 foot side for the ramp. Ordinance allows a maxi- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 qualified, certified, K-8, General may be seen Monday through Friday from yard setback with eaves. mum coverage by above ground struc- Fujiyama Mama Restaurant Corp. Ed., BA, English, MA Special Expert instruction by exp., cert., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. tures (pool) of 20%. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Paulina Schmedel, 78, Tennis Teacher; UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – Obituaries – OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Was Director of N.J. Bridge League NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 5/24/07 Date Adopted: 5/24/07 Public Notice is hereby given that the Paulina Schmedel of Mountainside she owned and operated a shipping Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- passed away peacefully at the age of and forwarding company and sang Ronald Rodd, 60, Taught In Westfield; Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- 78 at Overlook Hospital in Summit popular ballads in a nightclub. She petitive bidding as an extraordinary, petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. on Friday, April 27, 2007, after a was a classically trained cook and a Had Co-Owned Rodd’s Charcoal Bistro unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the three-week illness. master of diagramless crossword requirements for extraordinary, Ronald A. Rodd, 60, of Westfield resolution authorizing it are available for She was well known in the area as a puzzles. Paulina lived in Denmark ren Township Teachers Association. unspecificable services. This contract and public inspection in the Office of the Clerk died on Sunday, May 27, at Union A brother, Gerard Rodd, prede- the resolution authorizing it are available private tennis teacher and in New Jer- before coming in 1958 to Brooklyn, of the Board sey and New York as a bridge player. N.Y., where she was married to Scott Hospital in Union. ceased him in 1980. for public inspection in the Office of the Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was Surviving are his wife of 36 years, RESOLUTION NO: 2007-528 Clerk of the Board. Paulina was a silver life master of the R. Schmedel in 1959. The family amending (Resolution No. 388-2004) raised in Cranford and lived in RESOLUTION No: 2007-521 American Contract Bridge League, a moved to Mountainside in 1970. Terri Cerullo Rodd; two daughters, AWARDED TO: Joseph Jingoli & amending (Resolution No. 2176-2002) Westfield since 1971. Colleen Rodd and Megan Rodd; a Sons, Inc., Lawrenceville, New Jersey former director of the New Jersey She will be best remembered by AWARED TO: The Hartford Life In- Mr. Rodd was a computer teacher SERVICES: for the pre-construction Bridge League, a committee member her family and all who encountered son, Bill Rodd; two sisters, Michele surance Company design phase of the Union County Arts with the Warren Township Board of Hodan and Debbie Garber, and two SERVICES: to administer the Union for many state and regional tourna- her as loving, beautiful, elegant, Center, Rahway, New Jersey Education since 1995. He began his County Deferred Compensation Plan ments and a highly successful com- strong, spirited, witty, shrewd, tender granddaughters. COSTS: for an additional amount of PERIOD: July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 teaching career in Westfield, where A Mass of Christian Burial will be $65,800 for a new total contract amount petitor in state, regional and national and generous to a fault. Nicole L. DiRado he worked for eight years. He then not to exceed $377,800 tournaments. Her winning hands were Those Paulina leaves include her celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Thurs- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado worked for Boyle-Midway in day, May 31, at St. Helen’s Roman 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 described several times in the bridge husband, a retired writer for The Wall Clerk of the Board of Freeholders The New York Times Cranford. From 1990 to 1994 he, Catholic Church in Westfield. Visita- column of . Street Journal; their daughter, Anna 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE Born in 1928, and an orphan raised Schmedel of Morrisville, Pa.; their along with his father, owned and op- tion will take place at 9 a.m. today at in Anglican convent schools in En- son, Richard Schmedel, and his wife, erated Rodd’s Charcoal Bistro in the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD gland, Paulina developed many tal- Teri, of Mountainside, and their sons, Garwood. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Burial UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Mr. Rodd was active with the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ents. As a young woman in London, Jonathan, 12, and Christopher, 5. will be at Fairview Cemetery in Date Adopted: 5/24/07 Westfield Booster Club and the War- Westfield. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD A private service at the Memorial Date Adopted: 5/24/07 Public Notice is hereby given that the Memorial donations may be made Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE Funeral Home in Fanwood was fol- Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, One Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- lowed by cremation. The family is petitive bidding as a Professional Service UNION COUNTY ers has awarded a contract without com- planning for a memorial celebration UNION COUNTY BOARD St. Jude Place Building, P.O. Box pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as an extraordinary, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1000, Department 300, Memphis, contract and the resolution authorizing it ORDINANCE NO: 651-2007 of Paulina’s life. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. May 31, 2007 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Tenn. 38148-0552. are available for public inspection in the INTRO DATE: 5/24/2007 Date Adopted: 5/24/07 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the May 31, 2007 resolution authorizing it are available for Office of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF PENDING Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2007-544 BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Reading is Good For You Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board AWARDED TO: Tiffany Electric, Inc., The bond ordinance, the summary terms petitive bidding as a Professional Service Fairfield, New Jersey UNION COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION NO: 2007-549 of which are included herein, was intro- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This SERVICES: for intersection improve- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AWARDED TO: Voice Print Interna- duced and passed upon first reading at a contract and the resolution authorizing it ments in Westfield, New Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tional, Inc., Camarillo, California meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- are available for public inspection in the COSTS: reducing the original contract Date Adopted: 5/24/07 SERVICES: to provide a Logging Re- ers of the County of Union, State of New Office of the Clerk of the Board. amount by $53,294.20 (7.8%) for a new Public Notice is hereby given that the cording System for all Union County ra- Jersey, on May 24, 2007. It will be further dios and Union County Police telephones total contract amount of $622,715.15. considered for final passage, after public RESOLUTION NO: 2007-535 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Nicole L. DiRado amending (Resolution No. 2007-381) ers has awarded a contract without com- as well as Maintenance Services hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board PERIOD: April 1, 2007-March 31, 2008 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of Chosen Freeholders to be held at the AWARDED TO: Rutgers Cooperative petitive bidding as a Professional Service 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Research and Extension of Union pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This COSTS: in the amount not to exceed of County Administration Building, $19,200 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- County contract and the resolution authorizing it PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICES: to provide the necessary are available for public inspection in the Nicole L. DiRado sey, on June 21, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. During goleader.com/subscribe Clerk of the Board of Freeholders the week prior to and up to and including services under the Older Americans Act Office of the Clerk of the Board. UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: for an additional amount of 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the date of such meeting copies of the full RESOLUTION NO: 2007-541 $67,098. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ordinance will be available at no cost and PUBLIC NOTICE amending (Resolution No. 2006-994) PUBLIC NOTICE during regular business hours, at the Clerk Nicole L. DiRado Date Adopted: 5/24/07 UNION COUNTY BOARD AWARDED TO: Boys & Girls Club of of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office Clerk of the Board of Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County for the members of the general public who 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICES: in coordination with the shall request the same. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 5/24/07 PUBLIC NOTICE County of Union, as the provider of the A copy of this Ordinance has been posted Date Adopted: 5/24/07 petitive bidding as an extraordinary, Public Notice is hereby given that the Project Vision Program for the remainder on the Bulletin Board upon which public UNION COUNTY Public Notice is hereby given that the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the program period, specifically Sep- notices are customarily posted in the Union BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- tember 1, 2007. County Administration Building of the ORDINANCE NO: 650-2007 ers has awarded a contract without com- resolution authorizing it are available for petitive bidding as a Professional Service COSTS: in an amount not to exceed County of Union and a copy is available up INTRO DATE: 5/24/2007 petitive bidding as an extraordinary, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This $17,909. to and including the time of such meeting unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Board contract and the resolution authorizing it Nicole L. DiRado to the members of the general public of the NOTICE OF PENDING 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the are available for public inspection in the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders RESOLUTION NO: 2007- 553 County who shall request such copies, at BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY resolution authorizing it are available for Office of the Clerk of the Board. 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 AWARDED TO: Education and Health the Office of the Clerk of the Board of The bond ordinance, the summary terms public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Centers of America, Inc., Roseland, New Chosen Freeholders in said Administra- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-532 of which are included herein, was intro- of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey tion Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. amending (Resolution No. 2006-808) duced and passed upon first reading at a RESOLUTION NO: 2007-522 SERVICES: for the purpose pf provid- Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the AWARDED TO: PMK Group Cranford, meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD AWARDED TO: CBIZ Valuation ing comprehensive inmate substance Board of Chosen Freeholders New Jersey ers of the County of Union, State of New OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Group, LLC, Chicago, Illinois abuse treatment and residential correc- SERVICES: to provide construction The summary of the terms of such bond Jersey, on May 24, 2007. It will be further NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICES: for updates to the Asset tional facility services for up to 225 Union Administration management services. ordinance follows: considered for final passage, after public Date Adopted: 5/24/07 Valuation Report for the County of Union County Jail inmates daily Relative to the renovations and construc- hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December PERIOD: March 1, 2007- December 31, TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE tion at the Glenside Avenue field, Summit, of Chosen Freeholders to be held at the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 31, 2007 2008 TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- New Jersey, this is in conjunction with and County Administration Building, ers has awarded a contract without com- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of COSTS: in the amount not to exceed of SITION OF REAL PROPERTY for the Open Space Recreation and His- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- petitive bidding as an extraordinary, $4,900. $6,071,501.25. LOCATED PARTLY IN THE toric Preservation Trust Fund sey, on June 21, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. During unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado TOWNSHIP OF CLARK AND COSTS: for an additional amount of the week prior to and up to and including 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders PARTLY IN THE TOWN OF $35,000 for a new total contract amount the date of such meeting copies of the full resolution authorizing it are available for 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $25.50 WESTFIELD FOR OPEN not to exceed $90,000 ordinance will be available at no cost and public inspection in the Office of the Clerk SPACE CONSERVATION Nicole L. DiRado during regular business hours, at the Clerk of the Board PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AND RECREATION PUR- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office POSES IN, BY AND FOR THE 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $24.99 for the members of the general public who RESOLUTION NO: 2007- 538 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD COUNTY OF UNION, STATE shall request the same. AWARDED TO: Various Agencies OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- PUBLIC NOTICE A copy of this Ordinance has been posted SERVICES: the State/Community Part- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PRIATE THE SUM OF on the Bulletin Board upon which public nership, Family Court and State Incentive Date Adopted: 5/24/07 Date Adopted: 5/24/07 UNION COUNTY BOARD Program Grants Funds Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the $3,700,000 TO PAY THE COST OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS notices are customarily posted in the Union THEREOF, TO MAKE A County Administration Building of the PERIOD: June 1, 2007-May 31, 2008 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in the amount not to exceed of ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- Date Adopted: 5/24/07 County of Union and a copy is available up THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF to and including the time of such meeting $273,102.70. petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary, Public Notice is hereby given that the Nicole L. DiRado pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- to the members of the general public of the APPROPRIATION AND TO County who shall request such copies, at Clerk of the Board of Freeholders contract and the resolution authorizing it 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 are available for public inspection in the resolution authorizing it are available for PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. the Office of the Clerk of the Board of ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Chosen Freeholders in said Administra- Office of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the of the Board TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- requirements for extraordinary, tion Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO: 2007-531 TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the amending (Resolution No. 2006-1255) RESOLUTION NO: 2007- 562 unspecificable services. This contract and UNION COUNTY BOARD SUCH BONDS. Board of Chosen Freeholders AWARDED TO: PMK Group Cranford, AWARDED TO: Travelers Property & the resolution authorizing it are available OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS New Jersey Casualty of America c/o CSI, Dallas, Purpose(s): Acquisition of real prop- for public inspection in the Office of the The summary of the terms of such bond NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICES: to provide additional on- Texas erty located off of Old Raritan Road, partly Clerk of the Board. ordinance follows: Date Adopted: 5/24/07 call engineering services. This is in con- SERVICES: Special Event Weather In- in the Township of Clark, New Jersey Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION No: 2007-527 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE junction with and for the Open Space surance for the Rhythm & Blues by the (“Clark”) and partly in the Town of Westfield, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARED TO: Hale Insurance Bro- TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Brook, Plainfield, New Jersey on June 9, New Jersey (“Westfield”), for open space ers has awarded a contract without com- kerage, LLC Cranford, New Jersey SITION OF REAL PROPERTY Fund 2007 and MusicFest, Mountainside, New conservation and recreation purposes. petitive bidding as an extraordinary, SERVICES: Renewing the Risk Control IN THE TOWNSHIP OF COSTS: for an additional amount of Jersey on September 15, 2007 Said property to be acquired is known as unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Consulting Agreement Policy CLARK FOR OPEN SPACE $150,000 for a new total contract amount COSTS: in the amount not to exceed of the “Schwartz Farm” and is designated as 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the PERIOD: June1, 2007-May 31, 2008 CONSERVATION AND REC- not to exceed $375,000 $13,175. (A) Block 57, Lot 1 on the Tax Assessment resolution authorizing it are available for COSTS: in an amount not to exceed REATION PURPOSES IN, BY Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Map of Clark and (B) Block 5405, Lots 2 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk $32,400. (No Increase) AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders and 3 on the Tax Assessment Map of of the Board Westfield. AWARED TO: Hartford Bond Center UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Rockaway, New Jersey SEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE RESOLUTION NO: 2007- 537 Appropriation: $3,700,000 SERVICES: Renewing the Bond for SUM OF $8,300,000 TO PAY SERVICES: to provide a variety of so- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Bonds/Notes Authorized: $3,515,000 THE COST THEREOF, TO cial services to County residents in need Lawrence Caroselli SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, through the approval of the 2007-2008 PERIOD: June 28, 2007-June 27, 2008 NOTICE OF MEETINGS Section 20 Costs: $100,000 TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- Peer Grouping spending plan COSTS: in an amount not to exceed (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Useful Life: 40 years ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- PERIOD: June 1, 2007- May 31, 2008 $1,664. (No increase) *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* This Notice is published pursuant to Nicole L. DiRado NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- AWARDED TO: N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR Bridgeway (MICA Program) -- $25,000 TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting THE ISSUANCE OF BOND Bridgeway (Supportive Education) -- 1 T - 5/31/07, The Leader Fee: $71.40 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $28.05 DATE OF MEETING: Monday, June 11, 2007 ANTICIPATION NOTES IN $10,000 ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSU- Central Jersey Legal Services -- LOCATION: Evergreen School – New Multipurpose Room ANCE OF SUCH BONDS. $35,000 2280 Evergreen Avenue Purpose(s): Acquisition of real prop- Community Access Unlimited -- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 $35,000 erty located at 332 Madison Hill Road in TIME: 7:00 p.m. Hillside Cemetery the Township of Clark, New Jersey (the Elizabeth Coalition to House the “Township”), for open space conservation Homeless -- $37,500 PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet to recognize high school stu- Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East and recreation purposes. Said property to Family & Children’s Services -- dents for their accomplishments and to dedicate the be acquired is designated as Block 52, Lot $35,000 HS Media Center in honor of Carol B. Choye, Ed.D. Jefferson Park Ministries -- $30,000 11 on the Tax Assessment Map of the ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. Jewish Family Services -- $30,000 Scotch Plains Township. 1 T - 5/31/07, The Times Fee: $32.64 P.R.O.C.E.E.D, Inc. -- $35,000 Appropriation: $8,300,000 Project Alert (Dudley House) -- 908.756.1729 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $7,885,000 $45,000 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- Trinitas Hospital -- $32,500 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD www.hillsidecemetery.com Section 20 Costs: $300,000 YMCA of Plainfield/No. Plainfield -- Useful Life: 40 years $25,000 NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead This Notice is published pursuant to COSTS: in the amount of $375,000. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Nicole L. DiRado Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the 1 T - 5/31/07, The Leader Fee: $65.79 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 T - 5/24/07, The Leader Fee: $36.21 6, 2007, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 6TH Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. day of June 2007. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Caring & Courteous Service to the rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property Westfield with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. 556 Westfield Avenue Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act 233-0255 (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser John L. Dooley who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Manager In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. NJ License # 4100 The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE 001 002 Hernandez, Leonardo & Figler, M. 193 Terrill Road $ 6,152.40 026 051 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 2,915.11 056 005 Porchetta, Nicola & Christina 40 South Avenue $ 101.49 Cranford 064 011 Mehta Family, LLC 36 S. Martine Avenue $ 6,350.86 066 002 Seaboard Associates 265 South Avenue $15,734.65 218 North Avenue 089 015 Naborney, Erwin & Ethel 214 Herbert Avenue $ 3,729.53 101 004 Bonadies, Vincent & 276-0255 Constance 115 King Street $ 4,647.20 103 003 Shelton, Sandra 154 Second Street $ 612.05 Charles V. Dooley 116 055 Slaughter, Keith & Linda 21 Roosevelt Avenue $ 3,442.79 Manager 116 060 Curry, Ronald and Watson, Frances 15 Roosevelt Avenue $ 3,994.60 NJ License # 3703 116 073 Davis, Anthony & Nicole 15 Trenton Avenue $ 5,785.85 116 075.01 Terry, Janet P. 4 Saville Row $ 6,737.92 Colleen M. Huehn Collector of Taxes 4 T - 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/07, The Times Fee: $350.88 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 31, 2007 Page 21 POPCORN™ Away from Her:Looking into UCHS Teacher Addresses Long-term Extended Love Jesus At Home in Book By MARYLOU MORANO “The book invites the reader to One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times reflect on one’s own experience of By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER The trepidation couldn’t get much AREA – Keeping Christ at the cen- ‘home’ and how healing can be 3 and 1/2 popcorns thicker as the final registration takes ter of the home and family is the brought there,” he continued. Unremittingly honest, director Sa- place. Particularly troubling, it is message of a new book by biblical Mr. Wright holds a Master of Arts rah Polley’s Away from Her recalls a Meadowlake’s strict policy that pa- scholar and Union Catholic High degree in Biblical Studies from Im- bemoaning analysis of American movie tients must have no visitors for the School (UCHS) teacher Allan Wright. maculate Conception Seminary at tastes once opined by a scribe at The first thirty days. Transition and as- “Jesus in the House: Seton Hall University, New York Times. It explained why mo- similation, you know. The pained, Gospel Reflections on and he has studied in Is- tion pictures like this provocative ac- skeptical husband departs with a Christ’s Presence in the rael. complishment just off the festival cir- heavy heart. Home” is the second book He has taught theol- cuit don’t play in Peoria. Fast-forward past the nearly intermi- by Mr. Wright, who is a ogy at UCHS for more The author grumbled that cinema nable prohibition. It’s almost too much nationally known speaker than 20 years. The Arch- in these United States suffered from to fathom. Grant’s worst fear is real- COFFEE’S UP...Jerry Orbach, left, and Al Pacino star in Chinese Coffee, a movie and writer. diocese of Newark our disinclination to do the heavy ized. And just to give the fates a laugh, written by Westfield resident Ira Lewis. In a collaborative effort between The His first book, “Silent named him “Teacher of mental lifting. No market…no film. there’s a cynical twist to top it all. Westfield Leader, Mr. Lewis and Northside Trattoria, the restaurant will house a Witnesses in the Gos- the Year” for the 2000- All of which, I suggest, may be due This review won’t divulge what has special invite-only screening on Sunday, June 10. pels,” is a compilation of 2001 academic year. to living in an empire perennially split transpired. Suffice it to note that an CONTINUED from 22 WHS- SENIOR ART the lives of the many He is currently the di- over its wars with one nation or another, already beleaguered Grant wonders if people mentioned in the rector of Apostolic Con- no national health plan, and a plague of Fiona’s subconscious is at long last will continue to pursue art next year subjects. She will attend Pratt Institute Gospels who influence nections – an organiza- gas station attendants who swear that paying him back for those indiscre- at Syracuse University’s art school. in the fall to major in illustration. the stories without utter- tion charged with train- their rest rooms are out of order. tions. Nonetheless, he is undaunted. He “I really like how flexible the college Madeline explained the insight be- ing a word. ing and empowering lay Hence, we want Happy/Stupid- visits without fail, endlessly reads to is,” said Sarah, who plans to major in hind a piece that focuses on pastel “Jesus in the House” leaders in the Church by Crazy/Revenge at the multiplex. Be- her despite hardly encouraging results, advertising design. “Also, it’s a pres- circles and spheres: “It was right after addresses the importance assisting in the spiritual sides, downtown at The Art, if we need and hopes against hope for a miracle. tigious design school in a great envi- that flood we had earlier this year and Jesus placed on home and family, as formation of children, as called for by ‘em, we’ve got all those depressing Meanwhile, shuffling the chronol- ronment.” a cardboard box of evidenced in his day–to–day minis- Pope John Paul II. French and Italian films, plus an ever- ogy, director-screenwriter Polley adds Her favorite golf balls got wet try. “I feel I am in a good position to ready supply of sad old Swedish stuff. a note of mystery by splicing the story piece featured in in my basement. I Using examples from the Scrip- bring [children] the news about Jesus,” All that said, if you’ve room for with Grant’s visits to Marian, skill- the art show, one of remember thinking tures, Mr. Wright isolates Gospel ref- said Mr. Wright. just a few superbly dramatized, albeit fully played by Olympia Dukakis. Her almost ten works, it would be inter- erences to the home and offers ways He also speaks regularly at churches inconvenient truths in your life, and husband, Aubrey (Michael Murphy), is the “Replace- esting to paint.” to integrate a Christ-centered lifestyle throughout New Jersey and universi- don’t happen to live in Peoria, don’t is also a patient at Meadowlake. ment Assignment” Senior Ashley into modern–day lives. ties nationwide. miss this stunning film. Harsh and pragmatic in comparison based off of O’Brian’s particu- According to Mr. Wright, the word He has written for many print and A wonderful little study in love and to his delicate Fiona, Marian just may Vermeer’s “Girl larly eye-catching “home” is used 33 times, and the word online publications, including The devotion adapted from Alice Munro’s hold the key to the quandary now occu- with a Pearl Ear- self-portrait was “house” 99 times in the Gospels of the National Catholic Register, The Wan- The Bear Came over the Mountain, it pying his every thought. And while tact ring.” The students made with green New Revised Standard Version Bible. derer, Catholic Exchange, Catholic is the perfect example of that cultural isn’t her strong suit, even this hardliner had to study a clas- and black sharpie These many references stand as Online and others. component too often missing from tells us something about the human sic painting and markers and proof that Jesus ministered as much “Jesus in the House: Gospel Re- our cinema. heart when she beseeches Grant: “Look, then reinvent it by proves that though in private as he did in public. flections on Christ’s Presence in the Maybe because it’s Canadian. Still, I know what you’re doing. But at least modernizing the Maddy Joyce an artist’s tools “Much of Jesus’ healing, teaching Home,” is published by St. Anthony all that enlightenment without sub- you could make believe a little.” appearance (Sarah may be simple, the and forgiving took place in the home,” Messenger Press and is available at titles is quite the deal. It’s all about love. A multi-layered, wrapped her hair in result can be any- said Mr. Wright. allanwright.org. But the greatest attraction here is intelligent and emotionally profound a towel instead of a kerchief). Sarah’s thing but simple. the sensational chemistry Julie story informing of the double-edged self-portrait is in pastels, her favorite Drawing (no pun intended) inspi- Christie and Gordon Pinsent create arrow Cupid may let fly in our twi- medium, and required self-observa- ration from her favorite song lyrics, as Fiona and Grant Andersson, love- light years. tion with a mirror and photographs to Ashley created a piece with hundreds birds of 44 years. But en garde, filmgoer: After wit- create the impressive likeness. of scribbled words of all shapes and The dissection of a marriage and nessing the devastating intertwine of Senior Madeline Joyce’s work has sizes that form the image of her face. what becomes of it when Alzheimer’s harsh reality and idealism that Ms. been displayed in art shows, in the “I wanted to create something that disease wields its ugly havoc, Away Polley successfully weaves, odds are pages of the student publication The shows how I see myself. So, instead from Her adds a tremendously bitter- you’ll be asked if you, too, would Amphibian, and has even graced the of using restrictive element like lines, sweet addendum to the notion of con- exhibit such unselfish gallantry. The cover of Folio, WHS’s literary maga- shading, and color, I used words to nubial commitment. answer is an unqualified yes. zine. Her self-portrait, made with ink capture the real me.” Though she will You see, Fiona has made up her Anything less and all those prob- and markers, is one of several she has not continue her study of art next year mind to be institutionalized. She has lems of empire, busted bathrooms completed in various art classes, and at the University of Santa Clara, become a danger to herself. She won’t and Scrooge-like bosses will pale in exhibits her signature style that com- Ashley said she will always remain subject Grant to the impossible task. comparison to the sudden set of cur- bines intricate details with fascinating passionate about her artistic works. This is tough stuff. We’ve no doubt rent events. Probably because this that the phenomenally portrayed addresses the ultimate question: Will couple are in love. you be there for me, always? Not that Grant has been the perfect While longevity affords us more spouse. During the drive to the ex- time to love, all of history’s romantic tended care facility, Fiona notes an poets have left us ill prepared for the irony…how there are some things ravaging wrinkle Alzheimer’s disease Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times that still refuse to be forgotten. She can add to anyone’s love sonnet. En- STILL WAITING...Director and co-star Joe Penczak as Vladimir in Waiting for alludes to the string of co-eds that tertaining, thoughtful and ennobling, Godot helps the blinded Pozzo (Fred Cruz) while a bewildered Estragon (Ken bigelow), right, contemplates life. In Westfield’s Memorial Park, the Saturday and was part and parcel of Grant’s earlier Away from Her ventures a verse in the Sunday performances of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist drama were presented by life as a college professor. “Things right direction. Troupe of Friends, Inc. and sponsored by the Westfield Recreation Department. we still don’t talk about.” * * * * The quiet revelation is deafening. Away from Her, rated PG-13, is a TAKE THE STSTTHE AAGEGE It establishes a truth to anchor plot Lions Gate Films release directed by TAKE THE STSTTHE AAAGEGEGE and subtexts alike. So here they still Sarah Polley and stars Julie Christie, are, survivors, dedicated just the same. Gordon Pinsent and Olympia Dukakis. Godot’s Absurdity Makes And now there’s this. Running time: 110 minutes. For Perfect Saturday Matinee By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Talented Mr. Bigelow and Mr. Kean Stages Revue During Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Penczak capitalize on the humor to WESTFIELD – When the assign- bring it to life. Much of the deadpan ment came in to review Samuel wit is slapstick borrowing bits from Celebration of Pride Month Beckett’s absurdist play, Waiting for Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton or AREA – Ten Percent Revue, Tom day, June 6 to Saturday, June 9. Godot, I accepted it with interest. Charlie Chaplin who saw irony and Weinberg’s gay-themed musical, will Ten Percent Revue is satirical en- Suzie Morgan Then came an irksome fly in the played off it. be presented at Kean University’s tertainment for both gay and straight ointment…it was being presented in In their long dialogues, Messrs. Murphy-Dunn Theatre in the Vaughn- audiences. It is a cabaret-style musi- Westfield’s Memorial Park at 4 p.m. Bigelow and Penczak offer rapid-fire Eames Building, located at 1000 Mor- cal that celebrates the lives of at least on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial repartee reminiscent of two equally ris Avenue in Union. The production 10 percent of the population. Penczak: ‘Life Happens Day weekend. “Bring your own blan- matched opponents at a world cham- will be presented Saturday and Sun- A cast of four sings and dances. ket or lawn chair,” the advance press pionship tennis match. day June 2 and 3, and from Wednes- The Kean University Theatre Depart- While We’re Waiting’ notice read. When I interviewed the exhausted ment uses professional and commu- I wondered what “genius” selected yet enervated director/actor Mr. ‘Next Stop Hollywood’ nity actors and designers for Ten Per- By JENNA NIERSTEDT because it lacks a climax and this weighty play for Memorial Day Penczak after the performance, he cent Revue, but the project is student Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times conclusion, the intentionally weekend. Waiting for Godot is not shared his secret of their perfect tim- Selects Bittner’s Story produced. WESTFIELD — Troupe of uneventful and repetitive plot has often on the list of must see shows ing and ease of interaction. They had WESTFIELD – Russell Bittner, son Phillip Sprayberry will serve as Friends, Inc., a local non-profit com- been noted to symbolize the tedium for children unless they are prodi- worked together previously at the of Walter and Jean Bittner, formerly guest director. Last season for Kean pany organized to present public per- and meaninglessness of human life. gies. McKinley School fundraiser show. of Highland Avenue in Westfield, was University’s Pride Theatre he directed formances, delivered two free show- As Estragon says, “Nothing happens, I got to meet the “genius,” Joe In fact they did the “Who’s on First?” recently selected for inclusion in a Twilight of the Golds. ings of Waiting for Godot, an nobody comes, nobody goes” while Penczak, after the production. Dur- bit of Abbott and Costello. ground-breaking anthology: “Next Show times for Ten Percent Revue absurdist play that entertains audi- discussing the agony of waiting for ing it, however, not only did his ge- “We ran lines as we commuted on Stop Hollywood,” just published by are 8 p.m. on June 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9; and ences with humor, drama and the Godot, the speech seems to reflect a nius in the play’s selection unfold, the train to NYC every day,” Mr. St. Martins Press. 2 p.m. on June 3. Tickets are $15 prospect of Godot’s arrival. search for the meaning of life. but also his brilliant acting ability in Penczak shared. “I’m sure some of Mr. Bittner’s short story, “Waltzing standard and $10 for senior citizens “It’s a challenging play, one of my “I always think that it’s a lot like the role of Vladimir. the passengers thought we were Matilda,” was selected from more than and students. Group rates for 10 or favorite plays, and I don’t see plays life,” said Mr. Penczak. “And as I get Two bedraggled vagabonds— crazy.” 600 submissions from around the world. more are available at $5 a seat. like this done for free in this older and I see more of the play, I see Estragon (Ken Bigelow) and Vladimir After seeing the production, I didn’t “Next Stop Hollywood” is a collec- Seating is general admission, and community,” said director Joe more of the characters as people (Joe Penczak)—hang around a single have to ask this Westfield “genius” tion of 15 previously unpublished short tickets are available at the door. For Penczak. “I just really wanted the waiting for somebody to explain what tree in an open field (perfectly set on why he selected Godot for the May stories that have potential as movies. directions and more information, visit opportunity to do this for people, to life is all about. And they pass their Memorial Park Field) waiting for their production. A synopsis of each story, author myspace.com/pridetheaterofnj or expose them to classic pieces of work life waiting and never realize that appointment with the unseen, un- “Although part of the mission of bios and one of the winning stories contact Liz Ramey at (732) 310-3004 like this.” life happens while they’re waiting.” known Godot. Troupe of Friends, Inc. is to do free are posted at nextstophollywood.org. or [email protected]. Immediately before the opening Mr. Penczak used the play’s Like an old grumpy married couple, Shakespeare in Westfield,” explained scene, Assistant Director Susan occurrences to demonstrate how the the two disheveled homeless men Mr. Penczak, “I wanted to do some- Bigelow encouraged those in characters experienced life while verbally exchange insults, but are thing different for the first show.” Gallery 23 Names Musicant, attendance to participate and engage they were waiting for Godot. “They content to have each other in their And different it was. in the story. In accordance with the entertain each other, they get mad at possessionless world. Slapstick comedy involving flatu- absurd nature of the play she said, each other, they take care of each They hike figuratively through lence, urination and dropped drawers Marchant Featured Artists “It’s a comedy, feel free to cry. It’s a other, they’re kind, they’re cruel and philosophical mountains searching mingles with philosophical discourse. WESTFIELD – Judith Musicant of cause clay is so plastic and forgiving, tragedy, feel free to laugh.” a lot of people go through life not for the meaning of life while explor- With “Lighting by God(ot),” roaring Mountainside and Catherine Marchant I find it almost impossible to throw a Although critics denounce the play realizing that that’s what life is.” ing the importance of dependency on trains, chirping birds and ice cream of Westfield are artists of the month at symmetrical object and leave it at others for survival. trucks’ songs as a backdrop, the ab- Gallery 23 in that. I am forever pok- Two other characters Pozzo (Fred surdity of this play was perfect for a Blairstown. Their ing, pulling, cutting or Cruz) and Lucky (Charlie Mulrooney) hot Saturday matinee. work will be featured otherwise altering the NJWA Concert Band wander into the main characters’ lives. throughout June in the thrown pot in some Mr. Cruz is amazingly consistent and Coffee with Conscience windows of the gal- fashion. This is what funny in his pompous characteriza- lery. The public is in- creates a body of work To Play Fundraiser at CDC tion of Pozzo. Wraps up 7th Season vited to a reception in that reflects my vision AREA – On Saturday, June 2, at 8 be sure to please. Lucky, who is alternately called WESTFIELD – The Coffee With their honor on Satur- of what art for every- p.m., the New Jersey Workshop for Mr. Toplansky has introduced an “pig”, and treated like swine, proves Conscience Concert Series will wrap day, June 2, from 1 to day use can offer to the Arts (NJWA) Concert Band under old sound to a new audience, as he to be an idiot savant. up its seventh season by presenting 5 p.m. you.” the direction of conductor Howard rediscovers such classic folk music as Tethered physically to Pozzo in the Tom Prasada-Rao and Cary Cooper, Ms. Musicant cre- Ms. Marchant spe- Toplansky will perform a fundraising Matvey Blanter’s “Katusha.” Blanter’s first act, Lucky, ironically, finds him- better known as the Dreamsicles. ates functional stone- cializes in hand wo- concert for the Cranford Dramatic piece is composed with the exciting self in the savior role in the second act The concert will take place at the ware pottery. Her work ven and knitted cloth- Club (CDC) at 78 Winans Avenue in klezmer beat of a two-beat measure when Pozzo becomes blind. First United Methodist Church of has been shown in ing and beaded jew- Cranford. and is destined to become a favorite A possible forerunner of the movie Westfield at 1 East Broad Street (on juried exhibits at Pe- elry. Trademarks of “We are delighted to be playing at among the NJWA Concert Band fans. Ground Hog Day where the main the corner of North Avenue) in ters Valley Crafts Cen- Ms. Marchant’s art are the Cranford Dramatic Club,” Mr. The concert will also feature Andrei character wakes up to his same life Westfield on Saturday, June 16. ter, Morristown Uni- bright colors and the Toplansky said. “Our musical selec- Petrov’s waltz from the movie en- replayed daily, this show portrays the Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and tarian Fellowship Pitcher by Judith inclusion of glittery tions are geared to please a variety of titled “Cruel Romance.” Petrov was monotony of the lives of these char- the concert begins at 8. Admission is Crafts Exhibition and Musicant, runner/ threads and beads. “I musical tastes and range from Re- born in Leningrad, Russia, in 1930 acters. “Nothing happens,” says one $15. All net proceeds from the the New Jersey Center want the people wear- naissance to Ragtime favorites.” and became an award-winning film character and that “nothing” keeps evening’s concert will be donated to for Visual Arts. bead lariat by ing my creations to The energetic “Finnish Polka” and music composer during the latter part repeating itself eternally. Yet this isn’t Habitat for Humanity. Her work was in- Catherine Marchant stand out,” she said. the melodic “Chimes of Normandy” of the 20th century. Seinfeld’s show about “nothing.” For more information about the Cof- cluded in “500 Pitch- Gallery 23, an artist overture will be part of the first half of The concert is open to the public, The play is a philosophical fee With Conscience Concert Series, ers: Contemporary Expressions of a co-op, is located at 23 Main Street. the two-hour concert. Soloist Jenni- and tickets are $10. goldmine. In fact, every other sen- the upcoming performance or ways to Classic Form,” published by Lark, Hours are Monday through Saturday, fer Dilzell, a performer and member For further information about the tence is so pithy; the phrases could be get involved with the series, visit and in Ceramics Review, a British 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from of the CDC, will play a bassoon solo concert or to learn how to become a emblazoned on refrigerator magnets coffeewithconscience.org, call the con- journal of ceramic arts. noon to 4 p.m. For more information, by Julius Fucik, and for those who member of the NJWA Concert Band, – “Habit is a great deadener,” “Light cert hotline at (908) 412-9105 or send “I work primarily on the potter’s call (908) 362-6865 or visit the delight in Scottish harmonies, John call (908) 964-1793 or e-mail at gleams for an instant and then it’s an e-mail to [email protected]. wheel,” Ms. Musicant said, “but, be- gallery’s website at gallery23.com. Zaumeyer’s “Highlander Suite” will [email protected]. night again,” “We are all born mad.” Volunteers are always appreciated. Page 22 Thursday, May 31, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Westfield High School Seniors Display Final Artistic Works By GEORGIA MIERSWA Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD – Awestruck ex- pressions were not uncommon in the Westfield High School gymna- sium during the annual K-12 art show, May 22-24, as students, teachers and the general public were permitted to wander through the beautiful displays. Artistic pieces lined one of the side walls and were spread throughout the room in a maze- NEVER MIND THE SEX PISTOLS...Steve Joester’s “Pistols in the Pink” combines a series of photographs of the Sex Pistols like arrangement that helped lead taken outside Buckingham Palace on March 10, 1977. The event commemorated the band’s signing with A & M. the onlookers to each individual section. Upon entering, the room appeared to be a vivid wash of Steve Joester’s Icons ‘Rock On’ color as a result of a large display devoted to various paper cut outs and shapes from second-grade stu- dents. At Visual Arts Center of NJ An enormous sculpture by an By MARYLOU MORANO faces of Mick Jagger, Neil Young, burlap bags and acrylic paint, to add eighth-grade class, decorated with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bob Marley, Blondie, Sting and other an interesting perspective to his por- bits of watercolor paint trays and AREA – Steve Joester’s recent rock legends whose own artistic ex- traits. shards of CDs, could be seen from mixed media exhibit at the Visual pressions defined a generation. The added visual effects impart a anywhere in the room and a film Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ), “Rock Icons” was predominantly religious quality to the photographs made in a graphic design class entitled “Rock Icons,” was a blast photographic, with most of the dis- that some would say further empha- flashed images condemning cen- from the past for this correspondent, played pieces having been shot at live sizes the duality of all rock-and-roll sorship while haunting music who considers herself a veritable performances in London. artists and these men and women in played in the background. “child of the sixties.” However, Mr. Joester employed particular. Rock stars are symbols, The exhibit was alive with ex- Time stood still as I stared into the unusual and quirky materials, such as yet they are idols. cited chatter about the various “The [individuals] who have sur- pieces. Two young boys stood gap- vived the test of time and still hold up ing in front of a painting of a fruit Musicians of All Experience are rock icons,” Mr. Joester said. basket by junior Emily Walus and Although many of the photographs argued with each other about were taken in the seventies, the en- whether or not the astonishingly Can Perform at Workshop ergy and charisma of their subjects realistic work was a photograph. WESTFIELD – Young musicians niques such as proper breathing, tone pulled me back to yesteryear. Art teacher Annora Happe- and experienced players can all find production and diction in Vocal Per- “What began as a rock-and-roll revo- Conway described the selection Maddy Joyce something to please them in the 2007 formance. Participants will also en- lution has now become part of Ameri- process: “We choose pieces based Westfield Summer Workshop (WSW) gage in activities that will help them can pop culture, but there is an un- on craftsmanship and how well an Music Department. sing in two- and three-part harmony. quenchable thirst for the individuals assignment is completed. We also were apparent not only because of nior Sarah Ozdamar made fashion Chaired by New Jersey Workshop The 2007 Westfield Summer who created a genre by building on the look for samples of different types the remarkable quality of the art creations that ranged from cock- for the Arts (NJWA) Music Studio Workshop, which is located at Edison base of the old bluesmen and putting of work.” pieces, but because of the wide va- tail dresses to beaded jewelry, while instructor Janet Lyman, the WSW Intermediate School on Rahway Av- their own spin on it,” Mr. Joester said. These specific qualifications riety of mediums and subjects. Se- senior Catherine Cordero built an music selections offer both instru- enue in Westfield, also offers classes A British-born photographer based mental and vocal lessons to novice in arts and crafts, communications, in New York, Mr. Joester has been players or singers, as well as more dance, drama, special interests, and called one of England’s leading rock experienced ones. musical theater. photographers. Beginner musicians in grades three It contains special pre-kindergar- In “Blue Stones 2,” Mr. Joester to eight can learn to play bassoon, ten, kindergarten and first grade transcended Mick Jagger’s phobia of clarinet, flue, oboe, saxophone, bari- classes, which include many of the being photographed during a perfor- tone, French horn, trombone, trum- selections from the regular Workshop, mance. He captured an uncanny mo- pet or tuba in the Brass/Woodwinds but in an age-appropriate curriculum. ment where Jagger’s eyes connect class. Classes will be held from June 25 with the camera while on stage at Students in grades four to eight can until July 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 Earls Court Stadium in London in play familiar tunes in p.m. daily. Early 1975. an ensemble by en- morning drop off is “Pistols in the Pink” is a collection rolling in Band. This available at 7:30 of photographs of the Sex Pistols course is for those a.m. and students taken outside Buckingham Palace on who already have may also enroll in March 10, 1977. some experience Afternoon Adven- The appearance was a staged event playing a brass, tures, a program of of the band signing an A & M record woodwind or percus- the Westfield Y. contract at a time when the BBC sion instrument and For more infor- banned their music. have the ability to mation on the 2007 The work is a combination of candid Jessica Cain Sarah Ozdamar Sarah Pecker play a one-octave Westfield Summer and posed shots that chronicle the chaos Jessica Cain scale. Workshop, call the of that day, which Mr. Joester terms a The Workshop special summer “historic event in rock music history.” assemblage structure out of light Band, which in- number at (908) Mr. Joester’s work has been fea- Our program inspires bulbs to recreate a statue of Venus PIANO LESSONS excitement, creativity, and cludes performers in 518-1551 or visit the tured in many publications, among virtuosity. of Willendorf. grades four to eight, WHAT’S HAPPENING…Students studios of the NJWA them Rolling Stoneand Cosmopoli- ALL AGES You will find our experienced Art teacher and set designer for traditionally plays from a music class in last year’s at 150-152 East tan. He has also created album sleeves teachers that motivate, who the theatre department, Roy Cham- music at selected Westfield Summer Workshop en- Broad Street in and posters for musicians. can teach many styles of music, bers, sauntered around the room to tertain their classmates at a “Hap- and utilize technology seamlessly times for the Work- pening” in the gym at Edison Inter- Westfield. Addi- Interested collectors can visit his with learning. greet newcomers and answer ques- shop Theater pro- tional information Manhattan “Joester Rock Icons Show- Every student receives a tions about the pieces. He agreed duction. Those with on all NJWA pro- room” by appointment. To contact professionally mastered CD of your music simply by taking with Mrs. Happe-Conway about experience on brass, woodwind or per- grams can be found on Mr. Joester, visit him online at lessons at the studio. arranging the display and went on cussion instruments will learn music njworkshopforthearts.com. stevejoester.com The performing opportunities to say that there was no limit to from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pi- at the studio are fun, encouraging, how many works per student can and invite success. rates of Penzance. be chosen. Other instrumental instruction is Local High School Our adult student program takes great care of adults who want For the seniors at WHS, this was offered in the 2007 WSW Music De- to pick up the piano again, and their final chance to show their partment. Fiddlin’Fun, intended for makes the brand new student feel Graduates Play in Recital comfortable and inspired. work to members in the commu- young musicians in grades two and nity. Only 18 students in the class Academic Year Lessons and three, will show absolute beginners WESTFIELD – The Junior Musi- the Benjamin T. Rome School of Summer Session: call any time of 2007 are in the most advanced the basics of playing the violin. cal Club of Westfield will hold its Music at Catholic University in Wash- 137 Saint Paul Street, Westfield NJ for availability. Art 4 class (Advanced Portfolio Another beginner course for chil- annual senior recital at the First Bap- ington, D.C. Development) or in independent dren in grades two to four is Key- tist Church, located at 170 Elm Street, Bryan will play “Tango of the www.NazzaroMusic.com 908-232-3310 study. boards, in which participants learn on Monday, June 4, at 8 p.m. The Roses” by Marjorie Harper and Though they are all under the basic piano skills in reading music concert is open to the public free of Vittorio Mascheroni, “Autumn in New same instruction at present, each and playing melodies on the elec- charge. Seniors Sophia Nowik, York” by Vernon Duke, “Cute” by has his or her own individual style tronic keyboard. In the Guitar class, Kirsten Mandala, Alexandra Jenkins, Neal Hefti, “Over the Rainbow” by and will follow a different path musicians in grades four to six will Laura Schwab and Bryan Krichilsky Harold Arlen, “How High the Moon” Fine Art & Crafts upon graduating from WHS. Three learn the fingerboard, basic chords will perform. by Nancy Hamilton and Morgan of these seniors spoke about their and strums using popular music. Sophia will play the Prelude and Lewis, “Lullaby in Rhythm” by Edgar at Nomahegan Park futures and the ways each ap- For those who would like to play an Allemande of J.S. Bach’s sixth Suite Sampson, Clarence Profit, Walter proached their self-portrait instrument but have little in experi- for Cello and “Requiebros” by Hirsch and Benny Goodman and JUNE 2-3 projects. ence in choosing the correct one, the Gaspar Cassado, accompanied by “Alice in Wonderland” by Bob Senior Sarah Pecker has taken workshop offers a course called Mu- Carolle Ann Mochernuk. Sophia will Hilliard and Sammy Fain. art since elementary school and sic Sampler. Here students in grades attend The Juilliard School in Sep- He is a senior at Union County Mag- three to eight can have fun while tember, majoring in cello perfor- 21 WHS SENIOR ART net High School and vice-president of learning the basics of playing the mance. programs for the Junior Musical Club. clarinet, flute, snare drum, violin and Kirsten will play Waltz in D-flat He will attend Duke University. 10 A.M.-5 P.M • FREE Rain or Shine Broadway Stars to Join trumpet. Major, Op. 64, No. 1 by Frederic Jewelry by Elizabeth Best Vocal music lessons are also part of Chopin and “Doctor Gradus ad Community Players Westfield Symphony the WSW curriculum. Youngsters in Parnassum” (from “Children’s Cor- WESTFIELD – On Friday June 1, grades three and four will learn songs ner”) by Claude Debussy, both on To Host Open House at 8 p.m., at the PNC Arts center in from the latest shows and movies and piano. She will also play Hungarian WESTFIELD – The Westfield Homdel, Westfield Symphony Or- learn to sing as soloists and in a group Serenade by Victorin Joncieres on Community Players (WCP) will host chestra (WSO), under the baton of in Be a Star. Older singers in grades flute accompanied by her brother, an open house at the theater on Sun- Maestro David Wroe, will present five to eight can learn vocal tech- David Mandala, on the piano. day, June 3, from 12 to 2 p.m. with The Guys and Dolls of Broadway, a She is currently a senior at Scotch light refreshments. musical retrospective of the Golden Leader/Times Hosts Plains-Fanwood High School and is Located at 1000 North Avenue Age of Broadway. the president of the Junior Musical West, the open house is for anyone For this free concert, the symphony Chinese Coffee Club. Kirsten will attend Reed Col- interested in learning more about the will be joined by New York City Op- WESTFIELD – The Westfield lege in Portland, Ore. operations of a community-based, era leading baritone Marcus Deloach Leader and The Scotch Plains- Alexandra will play Concert No. 1 non-profit theater and willing to give and Broadway Stars Rita Harvey, Fanwood Times, screenwriter Ira in G minor for Violin and Piano, Op. their time to support the new season September Bigalow and Dillon Lewis and the Northside Trattoria, 26, by Max Bruch, accompanied by of four shows. McCartney. have organized a private screening Beverly Thomson Shea. She is a se- President Naomi Yablonsky said The Guys and Dolls of Broadway of Chinese Coffee to take place at nior at Westfield High School and that a similar event last year netted promises a splendid revue of Ameri- the restaurant on Sunday, June 10, vice-president of auditions for the new people who were willing to work can Broadway classics from at noon until 3 p.m.. Junior Musical Club. She will attend backstage and on the business side of Gershwin, Porter, Kandor and Ebb, Mr. Lewis, a Westfield resident, the Conservatory of Music at Pur- performances with set painting and Rodgers and Hammerstein and more, adapted his own screenplay for the chase College, majoring in violin per- ad sales for the season playbill. She and an insight into the wacky, the feature film. He will be in atten- formance. said, “It is a great opportunity to SPRINGFIELD AVE, CRANFORD tender, the comic and the tragic ele- dance. Laura will sing “Why Do They come see what WCP is about and to JEWELRY • CLOTHING • GLASS • WOOD • FIBER • TOYS • FOLK ART • FINE ART ments of American musical theater. Directed by Al Pacino, who per- Shut Me Out of Heaven?” and “Heart, help us get ready for our 74th season, PHOTOGRAPHY • FURNITURE • GREAT FOOD •RORY DANIELS BAND - ENTERTAIMENT This event is free for the whole formed in Mr. Lewis’s play in 1992, We Will Forget Him” by Aaron which opens in October 2007.” family. The Garden State Arts Foun- the film is a character-driven drama Copland, as well as “Per pieta, Ms. Yablonsky noted that all skills Co-sponsored by Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders & dation presents the event in conjuction about two Bohemians in Greenwich bell’idol mio,” by Vincenzo Bellini are needed, from stage crew, set con- Department of Parks & Recreation and Rose Squared, Inc. with The Star-Ledger and is spon- Village and one lengthy late-night and “Du Bist die Ruh,” by Franz struction, costumes, makeup and ush- sored by PNC bank. To obtain free conversation. Schubert. Marie-Danielle Mercier ers to box office and facilities. WCP RAIN or SHINE•FREE GSP to exit 138, west 2 tickets, call (732) 442-9200 or go to Geared towards those in the arts will accompany her on piano. A se- has plenty of folks willing to train a miles or Rt.22 to Rt.577 South 1.3 miles; follow signs the Garden State Arts Foundation community, the event is by invita- nior at Westfield High School, she new generation of backstage and of- will major in vocal performance at fice workers. 908-874-5247 OR WWW.ROSESQUARED.COM website at gsafoundation.org. tion only.