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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 9, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Stop & Shop Purchases Former Merrill Lynch Bld. for $1.95 Mil. By PAUL J. PEYTON Shop bought out the lease from its (on the existing building or 195 Elm Specially Written for The Westfield Leader landlord. County records indicate that Street),” said Robert Keane, a spokes- WESTFIELD – The Stop & Shop Stop & Shop purchased 195 Elm person for the Quincy, Mass.-based Supermarket Co., LLC has completed Street for $195,000 on February 6. Stop & Shop Company. the purchase of its Westfield store, “I can confirm that we purchased The adjacent building, located at located at 233 and 219 Elm 203 Elm, which houses of- Street, as well as purchas- fices for three state legisla- ing a non-contiguous prop- tors and a dentist, is located erty at 195 Elm Street, ac- between the former Merrill cording to public records Lynch building and the su- released by the town permarket property, abutting assessor’s office. The Stop & Shop’s parking lot. Westfield Leader has been Lawyer Paul Williams and unable to confirm whether local dentist Dr. Sheldon Stop & Shop will purchase Glickman have owned the an adjacent building, building at 203 Elm Street which lies between 195 for more than 30 years, Mr. Elm and the supermarket Williams told The Leader. property. “No one has approached According to records us,” Mr. Williams responded Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader from the Union County when asked if Stop & Shop THE KID-IN-THE-HAT...Children at Tamaques Elementary School dress up in Dr. Seuss hats as part of the school’s Clerk’s office property Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader was looking to purchase his second-annual Read-a-Thon on Monday. search website, the store PURCHASE COMPLETED...Stop & Shop has bought its building. “We haven’t heard building, right, and the 195 Elm Street property, left. A lawyer and existing parking lot and a local dentist own the 203 Elm Street property, center. anything.” were purchased from When he was told by The John Morgan Reflects On Years as Weldon Materials, Inc. for $3.2 mil- those properties but we cannot make Leader the selling price for 195 Elm lion on November 18, after Stop & any official announcement at this time Street, Mr. Williams responded, “I’ll be damned.” The building is the home of the state Westfield Parking Services Director Vehicle Strikes Crossing 21st legislative district offices of Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. and Assemblymen Jon By CHRISTIE STORMS consuming task. The Metric Group’s dling all parking-related phone calls. Bramnick and Eric Munoz. Chief of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader pay stations had already been purchased, Mr. Morgan cited the many ben- Guard at Intersection Staff Elizabeth Cornwell said the build- WESTFIELD — There are many but were not being used. efits of the new pay-station parking By SUZETTE F. STALKER know whether any children were in ing has housed a legislative office since things John Morgan will miss now What concerned Mr. Morgan the system that he implemented with the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the process of crossing when the ac- 1986, when former State Assembly that he has resigned as Westfield’s most was that parking functions were Metric Group. WESTFIELD – A longtime cident happened. No one was injured Speaker Chuck Hardwick relocated parking services director, a position spread all over town. If someone had “People used to complain that they Westfield crossing guard was struck besides the guard, and the motorist his office from Quimby Street to Elm he held for the past three years. a question or a problem, he or she was got a ticket because they didn’t have by a motor vehicle while on duty last was not issued any citations, he said. Street. She said the current state lease “The best part of my job was that I redirected to several different depart- any change for the meter,” he said. week but was able to return to his post Sergeant Scott Rodger of the for their first floor office expires at the got to be downtown everyday,” said Mr. ments. “Now you have pay stations that take within two days, authorities confirmed. Westfield Police Department told The end of 2007. Morgan, who recently began his new He discussed these concerns when coins, tokens and dollar bills.” According to Captain Clifford Leader that Mr. Miller was treated Morgan Stanley brokerage, which position as national sales manager with the town approached him about be- Meter capacity has extended from Auchter of the Westfield Police De- and released from Overlook Hospital had offices on the first and second the Metric Group in Cranbury, the com- coming parking director, replacing two hours to four hours for short- partment, John “Chic” Miller, 79, was and was back at work by Friday. floors, moved to Summit months ago. pany that installed the pay stations in Barry Sommers, who had left the term meters, and there is a “10 min- on the job at 8:08 a.m. March 1 at the Westfield. He has spent the past three position within a matter of months. utes free” button on on-street meters intersection of North Avenue and Tuttle years collaborating with them as town Mr. Morgan reported that he got for quick trips. Parkway near Roosevelt Intermediate Zoning Questions Delay parking director. nothing but cooperation from the past “Metric also has the only system School when the incident occurred. Leaving the position is bittersweet, and current mayor and town councils. where you can monitor everything by Captain Auchter said the driver of a he said. “It’s not something I was The parking department he helped computer,” Mr. Morgan said, explain- Chrysler wagon, identified as Ol Redevelopment Repeal looking to do.” create has five enforcement people ing that every machine is connected Pessolano, 42, of Westfield, was at- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK the status of repealing the redevelop- However, when Metric presented who rotate between enforcement, traf- to the main server at the police de- tempting to make a left turn onto North Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ment distinction. In the last month, their offer, it was too good to refuse. fic control and collecting, as well as partment via wireless network. Avenue from Tuttle Parkway when WESTFIELD – In a brief confer- the council came to a consensus to Mr. Morgan described the challenges four part-time office employees. From his desk, Mr. Morgan can get she struck the guard. The driver stated ence session Tuesday, town council repeal the distinction, which came he faced when he first took the helm as As the director of parking services, an instant reading on how many spots that she didn’t see the guard as she was members discussed further the le- about as a precursor to launching a Westfield’s parking director in Febru- Mr. Morgan oversaw all parking op- are empty and can monitor which making the turn, Captain Auchter said. galities of repealing the redevelop- parking deck. ary 2003. At that time, he had already erations. This included issuing per- areas are the busiest. Mr. Miller, a Westfield resident, ment distinction of lots one and eight, While Town Attorney Robert been serving the town for almost 30 mits, selling parking tokens and cards, The system will notify him instantly complained of pain in his leg follow- and the first non-conforming corner Cockren did present a draft of the years as a member and eventually cap- handling parking enforcement and if a maintenance issue arises, such as ing the accident and was transported lot addressed under new development repeal, he said the paperwork is “pre- tain of the special police. collecting revenue, as well as han- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 to Overlook Hospital in Summit. He regulations designed to curtail over- liminary” and wished to speak with “We had some meters that were 10 has been a crossing guard for 18 years. development. the town planner, who he hasn’t had years old, and some that were 50. You Captain Auchter stated that Mr. During the citizens’ open discus- the opportunity to consult with. He could get two hours for a quarter on WACC President Miller was standing in the street when sion, Sharon Stockwell and Allan said redevelopment plans were some, and on others it was 50 cents he was struck, although he didn’t Solomon questioned the council on adopted before the council enacted for an hour,” he recalled. “It was a its special redevelopment ordinances. dysfunctional situation.” Allison O’Hara Resigns “There is no law on the subject. It’s He said some meters either didn’t By CHRISTIE STORMS Getting businesses to talk with other Board OKs Scaled-Down an issue of first impression. I want work at all or had been removed and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader businesses, as well as providing ser- (town planner) Blais’s (Brancheau) never replaced, and collecting revenue WESTFIELD — Allison O’Hara, vices for new businesses that are “just CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from each individual meter was a time- president of the Westfield Area Cham- getting off the ground,” will also con- Building on Central Ave. ber of Commerce (WACC), has offi- tinue to be goals. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Mr. Winkle added that the basement cially announced her plans to resign According to Hans Winberg, chair- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader parking had been revised to fit the new WF BOE, Town Council effective Friday, April 28. Ms. O’Hara man of the WACC, there is no formal- WESTFIELD – Major site plan plan. He stated that there were now said her husband has received a job ized system in place for finding a new approval to demolish existing hous- four areas of stacked parking for the transfer that will relocate their family president. ing on three Central Avenue lots and two-bedroom units. Review School Budget to Colorado. Informally, he has begun asking construct a new building was granted Board member and Town Council- By JAMES HALLERAN to inform and update the council on After serving two years as execu- members to identify the qualities most Monday night by the Westfield plan- man James Foerst thanked Mr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the process of our budget,” she said. tive director for the chamber, Ms. important to them for a new candi- ning board after applicant Ralph Rapuano for working with the board WESTFIELD — Last Wednesday Mrs. Riegel also said, “Mayor (Andy) O’Hara had recently been promoted date. He stated he would ideally like Rapuano scaled down his original and “being patient with us,” as the night marked the first time that mem- Skibitsky wanted this meeting to hap- to president this past November. to find someone well before Ms. plan. The plan for a smaller building board asked for the building to be bers of the town council met with the pen. Even though he could not be here, Ms. O’Hara said she is pleased with O’Hara leaves so as to provide a seam- came at the request of board mem- reduced. Last month many board board of education (BOE) in an in- he did not want it to be postponed. the progress the less transition. bers during the February meeting. members made comments that the formal meeting at the Westfield High Mark Ciarrocca is acting in his place.” chamber has made “I’ve really en- Mr. Rapuano is planning to demol- new building was too big and noted School library. Both sides were there BOE Finance Committee Chair- during her years of joyed working with ish existing housing at 430, 500 and the project on a whole could be defi- to discuss shared services and the man Richard Solomon addressed the leadership. Allison, and she’s 510 Central Avenue and then create a cient as much by 44 parking spaces, proposed school budget, on which council, discussing the school bud- “We’ve increased going to be a very dif- building that will have a basement depending on the use of the first floor residents will vote Tuesday, April get. He said the rejection of the school participation and at- ficult person to re- parking garage, retail or office space of the development. 18. budget last year was a “wake up” call. tendance in events place,” Mr. Winberg on the first floor and apartments on the Last month, Mr. Rapuano con- School Board President Anne “It had been the first time in 10 years like Spring Fling and said. “She really second and third floors. A condition of cluded his testimony by saying, “I Riegel said the purpose of the meet- that a school budget did not pass. We Festifall, and brings a lot of talents the approval states that only non-clini- have already shrunk it down and now ing was “cost effective” planning. lost by 65 votes. Our biggest obstacle brought in ‘This Is It to the table, but I am cal medical offices are allowed in the you want me to shrink it down more?” “The goal of the meeting was to is that in Westfield 60 percent of the Productions’ to glad for her family building to reduce parking needs. In other business, minor subdivision come together and discuss areas where households do not have children and brand the events,” and their opportu- In his testimony, Edward Dec, project approval was granted to Millennium we both can save money. A few ex- they are indifferent to the budget. I felt Ms. O’Hara said. nity.” engineer for Mr. Rapuano, testified that Properties, LLC to transfer approxi- amples are sharing office and build- that we had been complacent.” “We also revitalized Ms. O’Hara re- the plans were revised again on Febru- mately 1,167 square feet of land from ing supplies, as well as the manage- Mr. Solomon said that this year the the farmer’s market ported that the new ary 20. He stated that before the revi- one lot to another to create two new ment of the town and school athletic board has taken a proactive market- with a new day and president may or may sions, the building was to have con- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 fields and road paving. We also wanted ing approach by organizing meetings time and have seen a not one someone who tained 14, two-bedroom apartments and and sending out reminders to attract lot more activity.” is already on the two, one-bedroom apartments. He residents to the voting booths. One of Ms. Allison O’Hara in Fall 2005 board. She cited how added that the new building would house BOE Discusses Budget He detailed a number of items for O’Hara’s proudest accomplishments she had not been a board member 10, two-bedroom apartments and six, the council that, he said, put a strain on is the “Speed Networking” monthly when chosen as director due to her one-bedroom apartments, thus scaling the school budget. He cited the high meetings she developed. This allows previous years of commitment to com- down the building and reducing the Reductions, Redistricting cost of utilities, healthcare coverage merchants to meet one-on-one for a munity service. number of parking spaces needed. He By MEGHAN GILL Foley stated. Instead, the principals for employees and growing enroll- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader few minutes at a time, speaking with “We see this as a positive opportu- concluded that the shape and size of the propose cutting an industrial arts po- ment, which he said is the largest since approximately 10 individuals an hour. nity for positive change,” Ms. O’Hara building had been reduced which re- WESTFIELD — A special meet- sition and increasing class sizes in 1970. Combined with the fact that 86 “This facilitates them to identify stated. “We welcome suggestions duced, the length and width of the ing of the board of education on Tues- other industrial arts programs. percent of the budget revenue is from potential customers, mentors and stra- from chamber members and we will project. day night included discussion of bud- Dr. Foley also recommended that local property taxes, he said the school tegic partners,” she said. be working with other community Mr. Dec had noted last month in his get reductions and kindergarten re- the board consider cutting a special- board receives little aid from the state. Ms. O’Hara reported that the cham- agencies to look for help in the tran- testimony that the project had already districting for the 2006-2007 aca- area kindergarten teacher but would First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana ber is hoping to introduce the Westfield sition and to work on creating some been through many revisions. He said demic year. prefer to wait until Friday to make a offered advice to the board: “I have Gift Card program this spring. Cards kind of partnership for the future.” the project was first planned for 26 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil- final decision. people coming up to me all the time could be bought for any amount and The WACC was established with apartments, was reduced to 20 apart- liam Foley proposed a reduction of Virtual high school, an online elec- with their concerns about taxes. What used at participating stores. the purpose of serving as an eco- ments and now was at 16. the intermediate and high school in- tive program that allows students to I have found out is that if you show “The biggest challenge we will nomic development resource that pro- Roger Winkle, project architect for tramural program, which includes a access classes not normally avail- the public that each dollar is being continue to face is maintaining the vides opportunities for businesses to the applicant, also testified, noting that $30,000 stipend for staffing. This pro- able, was cut based upon an even split passed through an eye of a needle and membership and activating the mem- succeed. The chamber currently has a section of the left side of the building gram includes morning basketball and vote by the board, since ninth board that there is no waste and the quality berships,” she said. more than 320 members. that faced the front had been elimi- the high school fitness center after- member Alice Hunnicutt was not in of the product is good, they will un- nated and helped to reduce the overall school hours. attendance. derstand how much something costs.” PAGE INDEX size of the building. He also noted that “I received a memo from the inter- “I have reservations about (imple- He said by highlighting the school’s Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-20 the retail portion of the building had mediate school principals asking not menting) the virtual high school be- achievements and selling its quality, Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 19-20 Classifieds .... 18 been reduced by over 500 square feet. to cut an intramural program,” Dr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 residents would be more inclined to Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 21-22 vote and support the budget. Page 10 Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication 5 Candidates Vie for 2 BOE POLICE BLOTTER Seats; 2 Seek One-Yr. Term By GINA LEVINE-LEVY joined the race because she wants to Westfield Clark Street. Police said the individual or Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be actively involved in the educa- Monday, February 27, Alfredo G. persons responsible entered the home Villanueva, 43, of Avenel was arrested in through the basement and ransacked sev- GARWOOD — Two newcomers tion of her children, two of whom the 400 block of Tremont Avenue and eral rooms, although the homeowner was will challenge three incumbents to fill attend Lincoln and Washington charged with driving while intoxicated uncertain as to what had been taken. open seats on the board of education. Schools. “I like to be part of their (DWI). He later was released to a respon- Sunday, March 5, Suzanne M. Sullivan, There are three seats available for every day, and this will make a sible individual. 47, of New Providence was arrested at three-year terms, and there is one seat difference in their education,” said Tuesday, February 28, Abdul South Avenue and Boulevard and charged available for a one-year term. Ann Mrs. Groning. Muhammed, 37, of Middlesex was ar- with DWI, refusal to submit to chemical Palmer, who is not seeking re-election, “I’d like to be a big part of the rested at Central Avenue and Sycamore testing and consuming alcohol in a motor currently occupies the one-year seat. activities and the policies they make. Street on an outstanding motor-vehicle vehicle. She was released to a responsible Board President Adele Lewis and Ninety percent I agree with. Some I warrant from Newark for $250 and an individual. outstanding criminal warrant from Sunday, March 5, as the result of a motor board member Barbara Greet are seek- would like to see changed, some I Plainfield for $1,488. He was turned over vehicle stop at Lamberts Mill Road, Daren ing re-election. Each is running for would like to see added,” she stated. SCIENCE FUN…Dr. John Wagner and Dylan Wagner experiment with static to the Plainfield Police Department. Brown, 20, of Edison was arrested and another three-year term. Newcomer Mrs. Groning said so far she is electricity at Joeellen Surace’s Franklin a.m. kindergarten class in Westfield. Dr. Tuesday, February 28, Clayton C. charged with possession of less than 50 Susan Groning will run for the third thrilled with the new “everyday math” Wagner taught a static electricity science lesson and the students were “shocked” Ferrara, 22, of Scotch Plains was arrested grams of suspected marijuana. Brown was three-year seat. Incumbent James program and her children’s teachers. by how much they enjoyed science. at South Avenue and Drake Place on released with a summons. Matheson is running for the one-year “I’d like to have a say in what’s in traffic warrants from Fanwood, for $279; Scotch Plains term against newcomer Lisa Marano. their curriculum.” Roxbury Township, for $430; Hillside, Tuesday, February 28, a resident of Mrs. Marano, a mother of three, She said the budget is also a priority. Field-Maintenance Plan for $81; Bridgewater, for $304, and Clydesdale Road reported being the vic- said she is anxious to get more in- “I’m not sure what we’re gaining, where Watchung, for $145, totaling $1,239 bail. tim of theft. The victim reported that Tuesday, February 28, Salvador someone removed mail from his mailbox volved in the school system now that we’re cutting,” she stated, adding that Awaits Union Approval Sepulveda, Jr., 39, of Perth Amboy was and then cashed several checks that were two of her children are school age. she’d like to have an active voice. arrested in the 600 block of South Avenue in the mail. Her five-year-old twin daughters at- Both newcomers say they’ve at- By KEREN B. SCHULTZ cially a change in culture, after 20 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader on an outstanding criminal warrant is- Friday, March 3, a Route 22 gas station tend Washington School. tended several board meetings and years of doing things one way, there’s sued by Perth Amboy. He was released reported being the victim of theft. The “Garwood has a wonderful educa- understand the time commitment. WESTFIELD – Town Administra- going to be some backlash or con- after posting $500 bail. attendant stated that someone purchased tion system,” said Mrs. Marano, whose “I’m used to always juggling,” said tor Jim Gildea presented a plan to the cern. When they see how things work Wednesday, March 1, Mildred J. gas and fled without paying for it. The husband, Jim, a local business owner, Mrs. Marano who is also a registered recreation commission Monday night and see it’s not as complicated, a lot Kressner, 59, of Westfield was arrested amount of gas stolen was $26.50. is a product of Garwood schools. dental hygienist. “Most people who for recreation-field maintenance with of that will go away. Being experi- and charged with DWI after a one-car Saturday, March 4, a Union Avenue Mrs. Marano added that she wants to volunteer for things do a lot and know collaboration between the Westfield mental is important at this point.” accident at North and Edgewood Avenues. resident reported being the victim of fraud. No injuries were reported and Kressner He stated that someone opened a credit help maintain what the district has to how to juggle their time,” she added. “I Recreation Department and the De- In other business, Program Coordi- later was released to a family member. card in his name and made charges. offer and make sure that the children always put my effort into everything.” partment of Public Works (DPW). nator Traci Kastner mentioned several Thursday, March 2, Kenneth W. Pope, Sunday, March 5, a resident of are offered the best education possible. As board president, Mrs. Lewis The new plan for field maintenance different initiatives coming up, includ- 29, of Newark was arrested at South Av- Algonquin Drive reported being the vic- “If something’s great and it’s work- said she has some “unfinished busi- will take effect as a trial beginning on ing the Daddy-Daughter Dance com- enue and Downer Street and charged with tim of a suspicious phone call. The victim ing, then let’s keep it,” she said, adding, ness” that she would like to see April 1 and continue through Octo- ing up this Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 possession of less than 50 grams of sus- stated that she received a call from some- “it’s nice to make a difference where I through, including the negotiation of ber 31. During this time, four public p.m. at L’Affaire in Mountainside. pected marijuana. Authorities learned one asking if she could come out and play. feel a difference should be made.” a successor agreement with the high work employees will focus on field Mr. Kaufmann mentioned that there were outstanding warrants for him, No other words were spoken. Mrs. Marano described herself as school, financial details of the com- maintenance and report to Director Westfield Memorial Pool members including one criminal warrant and one Fanwood “open-minded,” “fair,” “honest” and “a pleted school construction project and of Recreation Bruce Kaufmann. have until Thursday, April 13 to reg- traffic warrant from Newark totaling $500, Tuesday, February 28, David Djurdevic, and a criminal warrant from Livingston 26, of Detriot, Mich. was arrested follow- good leader.” She said she is actively the “biggest challenge,” which is the “Recreation (field) maintenance in ister to use the pool this year. In for $1,000. Pope was released on his own ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road at involved in the community as a PTA “ever shrinking budget.” some people’s minds is a luxury – in addition, the commission will be ac- recognizance with a summons for the Stewart Place for providing false informa- member and the president of “Moun- “We have a good quality education Westfield, it’s not a luxury, but a cepting bids this Thursday from at Westfield charge and turned over to the tion to police. He was also charged with tain Plains Mothers of Multiples.” here in Garwood and just maintain- necessity,” said Mr. Gildea. “If this least two companies interested in the Livingston Police Department. numerous outstanding warrants. She is also a co-leader of a local ing that, with all the restraints,” is a works, this department could end up pool’s concessions contract. Thursday, March 2, Floyd Sandifer, Wednesday, March 1, Randolph E. Reina, Girl Scout troop with the other new- challenge, she said, referring to state managing all fields.” Recreation officials briefly touched 53, of Plainfield was arrested on Central 45, of Edison was arrested following a comer to the race, Mrs. Groning. mandates and limited funding. Mr. Gildea said he hopes that the end on the Memorial Park master plan in Avenue near Grove Street on an outstand- motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue at “We decided to run together,” said Mrs. Lewis, the mother of two teen- result of putting all fields under one development. Though close to a final ing traffic warrant from Paramus. He was North Avenue revealed outstanding war- Mrs. Marano. aged girls, said she is particularly department’s umbrella will be improved concept, the department stressed that released after posting $55 bail. rants. Passenger Kimberly D. Knight, 35, of Thursday, March 2, Crystal Roane, 37, Scotch Plains was also arrested for posses- And while she may be a newcomer proud of the Education Foundation of communication between the two de- this is still an initial discussion. The of Westfield was arrested on a Cranford sion of drug paraphernalia, hindering ap- to the BOE race, Mrs. Groning is not Garwood created two years ago. partments resulting in residents having department plans on meeting with the traffic warrant for $555 at Westfield police prehension by giving false information and a newcomer to Garwood. She has “It’s a nice resource with all the a greater ease in using the fields. commission’s parks committee and headquarters. She was turned over to outstanding active warrants. lived in the borough her entire life budget cuts,” she said, adding that it “If we make an effort, we can reviewing the mock up, then putting Cranford authorities. Friday, March 3, Mark P. Harris, 42, of and is a product of the Garwood school is a helpful “outside source to en- change the attitude of the users,” said together a plan for a public input meet- Thursday, March 2, Duwan Singletary, Plainfield was arrested following a motor system. hance the curriculum.” Town Council liaison Peter Echausse. ing specifically for neighbors who may 20, of Linden was arrested at Westfield vehicle stop on South Avenue revealed The mother of three said she Mrs. Lewis, who is completing her “People will take notice.” be affected by any changes. After ad- police headquarters on an outstanding outstanding warrants. Passenger Kim Y. first term, said she is a strong believer The plan is for Mr. Kaufmann and justments are made, the committee Newark traffic warrant. He was released Williams, 40, of Sayerville was also ar- in the Garwood school system. “I’m the recreation commission to evalu- hopes to have a master plan to present on his own recognizance with a new court rested for outstanding warrants. date per Newark authorities. Friday, March 3, Herbert L. Holman, 62, WF BOE happy to be a part of it.” ate whether the trial runs smoothly to the town council in September. Thursday, March 2, Tramaine Johnson, of Plainfield was arrested following a motor Mrs. Lewis, who has served as and in November make a recommen- In addition, the department quickly 29, of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested at the vehicle stop on Terrill Road and Midway CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 board president for 14 months, is also dation on whether to make this a discussed the possibility of a com- Rahway Police Department on an open Avenue that revealed active warrants. cause of all the changes taking place secretary for the planning and zoning permanent program. Field mainte- mitment from the Westfield Soccer criminal warrant from Westfield for $500. Saturday, March 4, Darnell H. Huggins, there,” Dr. Foley said. boards in Garwood and Maplewood. nance may include lining the softball Association to pay for turfing Sy- Johnson was committed on default of bail. 22, of Orange was arrested after a motor Board member Kim Rhodes said, She said she has enjoyed her run on and soccer fields daily and making camore Field. Friday, March 3, a resident of the 800 vehicle stop on Terrill Road at South “I would rather us not take out virtual the board thus far. “I feel it’s a worth- sure the fields are consistently clean, According to Commission Chair- block of Lenape Trail reported an at- Avenue revealed outstanding warrants. high school; parents are very inter- while service to the community.” he said. It has not been specifically man Jim Marvin, the field has not tempted burglary at her home. An exte- Saturday, March 4, Tyshaon L. Davis, ested in this.” defined yet, as Mr. Gildea is in the been useable within the past few years rior window was discovered broken but 37, of Plainfield was arrested on active entry to the premises was not gained. warrants following a motor vehicle stop Board member Beth Cassie, who is School Budget process of negotiating with the four because of a water-retention prob- Friday, March 3, a burglary was re- on South Avenue at Old South Avenue. up for re-election this year, said, “I unionized employees. Public works lem. With an influx of children from ported at a residence in the 800 block of Saturday, March 4, Jeanette Sanchez, am not convinced that this is some- employees are members of the Team- the kindergarten and second grade 36, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged thing we need to do next year. We Election Calendar sters Local No. 469. (the largest classes), the commission with possession of a stolen motor vehicle. don’t suffer from a lack of course TRENTON – The New Jersey De- “The department of public works was in agreement to further discuss Sunday, March 5, Sean E. Ward, 20, of offerings. I don’t feel it is very com- partment of Education (NJDOE) has is not as enthusiastic about this, which making Sycamore Park a priority over WF Council Plainfield was arrested following a motor pelling today.” announced the school budget devel- is to be expected,” said Mr. Gildea. the Memorial Park capital project CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicle stop on Terrill Road at Seventh Although she voted for the virtual opment calendar for the FY 2007 “Any kind of change like this, espe- during upcoming meetings. input on whether or not there is a need Street for possession of a controlled dan- high school, board president Ann year. Local school districts have be- to repeal the redevelopment plan in gerous substance. addition because I had a few ques- Monday, March 6, Roy A. Williams, Riegel stressed the importance of hir- gun the development process that 31, of Scotch Plains was arrested follow- ing a kindergarten through eighth- leads up to the annual school elec- WF Planning Board tions: Does the pre-existing zoning of ing a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue grade science supervisor. tion, which is scheduled to be held the two parcels spring forth or does it revealed outstanding warrants. Dr. Foley said that next week he on April 18 (the third Tuesday in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 need to be readopted? Does the re- would notify by mail parents in the April). conforming building lots. The approval he wanted to see materials on the peal of the redevelopment plan then Jefferson and Wilson School areas Key dates are as follows: was granted on the condition that the houses “consistent on all four sides” leave us with the pre-existing zoning that kindergarten redistricting would Tuesday, March 14 Last day for applicants go before the board’s site and asked Mr. Tiger if he would be that existed at the two sites? There Morgan take place in the fall. Dr. Foley pro- districts to submit itemized budget to plan review committee for approval. willing to come to the next site plan aren’t any answers to these ques- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 jected that there would be 520 new County Superintendent. Councilman Foerst commented that review committee meeting scheduled tions. We know what the goal is. It’s when a new roll of receipt paper needs first graders, which he said is the Tuesday, March 21 Governor’s the architectural review board had on Thursday, March 16. Mr. Tiger a question of the right steps.” to be added, while a second printer largest number of students since 1970. Budget Address. Certification of State looked at the renderings for the houses said he would be willing to make The council discussed the statuses will still continue to print receipts. He indicated that he must move 40 Aid and Release of State Aid Notices planned for the new lots that the appli- some compromises but would not be of three pending demolitions of He spoke about the two dedicated kindergarteners from Wilson to (within two days of Address). cants had submitted and found them to willing to attend the meeting. single-family dwellings on 522 Co- parking vehicles that house a networked Franklin and 10 from Jefferson to Thursday, March 23 Last day to be too similar to each other. Council- Board member William Cariste told lonial Avenue, 114 Massachusetts computer and can immediately map McKinley. advertise for earliest public hearing man Foerst stated that the two houses Mr. Tiger as well as his lawyer, John Street and 753 Willow Grove Road. out “who’s paid and who’s not.” Plus, it “The cost of redistricting is much (four days prior). look “almost exactly the same.” He Wiley, “we have never had a builder While homes met most requirements takes a lot less time to collect revenue cheaper than adding a trailer,” he said. Monday, March 27 Earliest day to further noted that he felt one of the say no to coming to a site plan review and new tree preservation require- from three pay stations than from 140 Ms. Rhodes also pointed out that hold public hearing. great things about houses in Westfield meeting.” Mr. Wiley replied, “I guess ments, the Willow Grove home be- individual meters in a lot. there would be a savings of one-half Thursday, March 30 Last day to is that not all the houses look the same. we will agree to come.” came the first non-conforming lot “If you look downtown today, we teaching cost. hold public hearing. He said he wanted to see “some differ- Finally, major site plan approval addressed under provisions in the new have not only replaced every meter “My intention is that where I can, Friday, March 31 Deadline to adopt ences in the two houses.” was granted for the owners of L & L corner-lot ordinance. mechanism, but we are two-thirds of my first selection (for redistricting) budget. Jonathan Tiger, the applicant who Waffles Enterprises to put in a Rockn’ Termed a “preexisting sub stand- the way finished replacing meter will be parents without siblings, and Saturday, April 1 (noon) Deadline testified on behalf of the project, told Joe Coffeehouse & Bistro at 20 Pros- ing corner lot,” the home conforms in housing and poles to black ones that next will be children from bordering to submit question to county clerk for board members, “I will be open- pect Street. area, but not width. match the new lamp posts and neighborhoods that are reasonably preparation of absentee ballots and minded to meet your needs.” Owner Lance Marvin testified on The property, according to Town streetscape,” he said. close to Franklin,” Dr. Foley said. election machines (17 days prior to Board member Robert Newell said behalf of the project noting that there Engineer Ken Marsh, can be devel- Mr. Morgan said he used the old The board will meet Tuesday, election). is a successful franchise of the busi- oped so long as builders don’t exceed existing inventory, bargaining with the March 14, to adopt the tentative bud- For more information, please see Ferguson to Set Up ness located in Cranford that has been the zoning and setback requirements. supplier to take back the old ones in get at 302 Elm Street, 8 p.m. www.nj.gov/njded/finance/. in operation for the last 13 years. He Mr. Marsh estimated that the dwell- exchange for the new at no charge. Mobile Office In SP said the coffeehouse would be open- ing, in an R-12 zone, could have He reported that this past January, SCOTCH PLAINS – Staff mem- ing in May and will serve desserts, “close to a 40-foot-wide house.” approximately 72,000 people used bers of Rep. Mike Ferguson, (R, 7th), flavored coffees, soups, sandwiches Fourth Ward Councilman Jim the pay stations. will host a mobile office stop today, and muffins. He expected a large Foerst said the measure demonstrated While he feels he and his depart- March 16 at the Scotch Plains Munici- morning and after dinner crowd. Mr. already that the town “effectively ment have accomplished much, he pal Building to meet with area resi- Marvin noted that there would be a controlled one instance of overdevel- believes there is still more to be done. dents and assist them with any ques- maximum of five employees at any opment.” “We are still in phase one of trying to tions they have with federal agencies. given time and that the hours of op- After announcing the town’s rejec- increase the inventory by 100 spots or The hours will be from noon to 3 eration would be from 7 a.m. until 11 tion and authorizing a re-bid for re- more,” he said, adding that remediation PROTECT YOUR FAMILY p.m. at the municipal building, lo- p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 pairs at Mindowaskin Bandstand, of lot eight is already underway. WITH A HOME ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION cated at 430 Park Avenue. a.m. until midnight on Friday and Town Administrator Jim Gildea said Mr. Morgan reported that at this LICENSED IN NEW JERSEY Rep. 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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, March 9, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Investigation of Fanwood Officer On Sexual Misconduct Continues By DEBORAH MADISON that Officer Bartiromo, a bank cus- pending as the investigation was near- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tomer, grabbed her breast as they ing completion. He could not esti- FANWOOD — The investigation chatted on the street outside of the mate when the case would be deter- into an allegation of sexual miscon- bank on September 10. mined. duct against a decorated Fanwood Lieutenant Richard Trigo of the Typically, a local police depart- police officer is continuing. Fanwood Police Department con- ment would file charges if probable Officer Brian Bartiromo, who has firmed that their office received a cause were found, law enforcement been with the Fanwood Police De- complaint from a second woman. The officials said. However, because of partment four years, has been sus- report resulted in an internal investi- the close professional association pended without pay since last fall gation, he said. No other details of between the two departments, the case after two women filed separate com- that report were made available. was immediately handed up to the plaints accusing him of inappropriate Both reports were transferred to prosecutor’s office to avoid any ap- sexual contact. the Union County Prosecutor’s Of- pearance of impropriety, Det. Sgt. Detective Sergeant Brian Donnelly fice. Executive Assistant Union Donnelly said. Inappropriate sexual of the Scotch Plains Police Depart- County Prosecutor Robert O’Leary contact is an indictable offense, he ment confirmed receiving the first told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood told The Times. complaint, in which a teller at the Times that his office was reviewing Fanwood’s case was also turned Unity Bank in Scotch Plains alleged the allegations and that charges were over to the prosecutor’s office due to Officer Bartiromo’s association with that department. State Aid Numbers Could Scott Mitzner, Officer Bartiromo’s

former attorney, told The Times that Victoria McCabe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the woman who filed the second com- FROLIC IN THE PARK...Family and fowl flock to Brookside Park in Scotch Plains at the first signs of spring. A firm has Impact Scotch Plains Budget plaint was not credible because she reportedly developed conceptual site plans for the park that, through the Open Space Trust Fund, would call for the By FRED T. ROSSI tion, other retirements are expected in purportedly called Mr. Mitzner to ask construction of a 40,000-square-foot recreation center, an artificial-turf soccer field, a baseball field, lighting and a 216-space Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2006, including Earl Jackson, who holds for money in lieu of testifying against parking lot. Scotch Plains Advocates for the Conservation of the Environment (SPACE), along with individual residents, SCOTCH PLAINS — The township the number-two position in the depart- his client. As a result of that phone has denounced the drawing of these plans, saying that such changes would change the character of the park. council, while reviewing expenditures ment. call, Mr. Mitzner stepped down as in the proposed 2006 municipal bud- Mr. Atkins also reviewed the health Mr. Bartiromo’s attorney in order to get, discussed revenues Monday night department’s budget, saying that it testify as a witness on his behalf, Mr. Teachers Rally Again as Contract with Township Manager Thomas looks increasingly likely that Union Mitzner told The Times. Atkins, who said that his “biggest con- County will institute a county-spon- Mr. Mitzner said Officer Bartiromo cern” is the level of state aid this year. sored animal control program. Pres- maintains his innocence and antici- He noted that assistance from Trenton ently, Scotch Plains pays about pates returning to the force after he is Talks Resume With Fact-Finder has essentially been flat for the past $42,000 annually to a private entity, cleared on all of the charges. By MEGHAN GILL chanting and beating a drum. They she told The Times. seven years, except for “very small” Associated Humane Societies of Officer Bartiromo told The Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times finished up at the BOE Administrative Ms. McGuane has worked in the dis- increases in 2001 and 2004. Last year, Newark, to provide this service. Town- that he is in the process of choosing a SCOTCH PLAINS — Sporting Offices behind Evergreen Green. trict for 19 years and currently teaches state aid to Scotch Plains totaled $3.127 ship dog and cat license fees offset new attorney. He would not comment banners, signs, hats and gloves, ap- “I am proud to be here to support our seventh- and eighth-grade English and million, and Mayor Martin Marks said about $8,000 of that expense. If a any further on the allegations. proximately 400 district and out-of- negotiating team for a fair and equi- special education at Park Middle School. at the council’s budget meeting on Mon- county effort does come to fruition, Prior to coming to the Fanwood district teachers, aides and secretar- table settlement. Our members are When the procession reached the day that he has no reason to believe there Mr. Atkins said it would be financed Police Department in 2002, Officer ies participated in a walking rally last working hard and have put their hearts administrative offices, Ms. McGuane will be any increase this year. either as part of the county budget or, Bartiromo was an officer in Irvington Wednesday evening at dusk, gather- into everything. They deserve a fair addressed the group. “Tonight, your Local officials will get a better idea more likely, in his estimation, via a for six years. He was decorated by the ing at Park Middle School to support contract,” First Vice President of the negotiating team will be meeting with of the situation once Gov. Jon Corzine user fee involving the towns that Irvington Police Department for the contract negotiations with the board Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education As- a state-appointed fact-finder who will puts forth his proposed state budget on choose to participate. arrest of a suspect after a car chase in of education (BOE) at the kick-off of sociation (SPFEA) Dominick Giordano try to mediate a settlement. Tuesday, March 21. Until then, Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 2001. the fact-finding process. told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. “We are wearing our walking shoes Atkins said, “we don’t know what’s District teachers, aides and secretar- SPFEA President Barbara to send a message to this board. We going to happen.” He said if state aid to ies have been working under a previous McGuane explained that members of won’t be fooled; we won’t get tired, municipalities is cut, township officials FW Boro To Update Storm contract, which expired on July 1, 2005. Plainfield and Watchung Hills school we won’t give up, and we won’t give would have to find additional revenue The group, ushered by the Scotch Plains districts were joining the marchers to in!” she exclaimed. or make commensurate cuts in expen- Police Department, walked along the show their support for the teacher BOE President Linda Nelson said ditures in order to balance the munici- Water Management Plan sidewalk north on Park Avenue and contract negotiations. “I would like she did not have the opportunity to pal budget as required by state law. He By TED RITTER step with more modern regulations. turned east onto Westfield Avenue, for nothing more than a settlement,” observe the rally. said a 5-percent decrease in state aid Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He said that though the current regu- “The board is disappointed that the would leave the township with a FANWOOD — Borough Council lations are out of date, the council teachers association would choose to $156,000 shortfall, equaling about one- President Donna Dolce presided over does not want to run the risk of having SP Reviews Local Pay-to- create such a confrontational atmo- and-a-half tax points. A cut of 10 per- the mayor and council’s Tuesday night nothing on the books. Work to that sphere as we enter fact finding,” Ms. cent would equal $312,000, or three tax meeting at Borough Hall, where the end is already underway, he said. Nelson told The Times. “The board points, Mr. Atkins explained. body focused on firming up the agenda In other business, the council consid- Play Ordinance Proposal will not be intimidated by public dem- Mayor Marks noted that state aid as for next week’s regular mayor and coun- ered an issue raised by Councilman By FRED T. ROSSI parties from entities seeking town- onstrations and mass mailings; they a percentage of the municipal budget cil meeting. Bruce Walsh regarding two properties Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ship contracts. Mr. Dick said that the do not change the issues.” has been “plummeting” over the past At the meeting, which Mayor Col- on Stagaard Place, a local road that SCOTCH PLAINS — Township Legal Task Force of the Center for “The board is aware of its respon- several years. In 2001, assistance from leen Mahr could not attend, topics of connects South and LaGrande Avenues. Attorney Brian Levine is continuing Civic Responsibility, a Metuchen- sibility to the entire community, not Trenton funded about 18 percent of local interest generated considerable He said that lots 11 and 12, which to review a proposal put forth by a based non-partisan citizens group, had only teachers but also students, par- the township budget; by last year that discussion. are “significantly larger” than most township resident that calls for the been successful in getting several ents and taxpayers,” she said. figure was about 15 percent. Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor on this road, are the only two in a township council to enact a local pay- dozen other towns in New Jersey to The fact-finding meeting, which in- While awaiting word about state aid brought the council up to speed on a primarily residential neighborhood to-play ordinance similar to one en- pass similar ordinances. cluded representatives from the New levels, the council continued its review storm-water management ordinance with the zoning designation of light- acted at the state level. The proposal was forwarded to Mr. Jersey Education Association, lasted of certain expenditures in the proposed scheduled for first reading at next industrial use, and he asked the coun- At the council’s February 28 meet- Levine for review, and it is expected four hours. Fact-finder Joel Weisblatt $22-million budget submitted by Mr. week’s meeting. cil to discuss whether it would be a ing, Kenneth Dick presented mem- that he will have some formal com- has served as a grievance arbitrator in Atkins in late January. He focused a Mr. Pryor said that the borough’s good idea to change the zoning to bers with a model ordinance that ments about the proposal in the new thousands of disputes in both the public good deal of his comments on the pub- current plan must be updated to meet residential to preserve the character would set limits on political contribu- few weeks. and private sectors. Some public sector lic works department’s budget, noting state requirements, noting that Fanwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tions to local candidates and political During the council’s conference matters he has mediated involved em- that funding for curbside recycling is is one of the few municipalities to have meeting Tuesday evening, which was ployers and unions at all levels of pub- included, as well as any funding needed such a plan on the books, and he said the preceded by a series of closed-door lic employment in New Jersey. to implement the permit-based bulky proposed update “is not that different Zoning Bd. to Vote Next Month interviews with prospective munici- Ms. Nelson confirmed that Mr. household waste collection set for June. from what we’re used to.” pal judges, the council discussed the Weisblatt was encouraged by what he That program, which was initiated last The measure would address a vari- town budget. Currently, the council is heard at Wednesday’s meeting. His year, generated $114,000 in revenue ety of technical issues not clearly or On Gulf Station Expansion reviewing expenditures in the pro- goal, she explained, is to gather as from permits in 2005. Mr. Atkins told fully covered in the borough’s cur- By FRED T. ROSSI spaces, a reorientation of the fence posed $22-million budget submitted much information as he can. He has the council he anticipates the same rent regulations. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times along Mountain Avenue so that it in January by Township Manager set a tentative meeting for late March level of revenue this year from the sale In addition, Mr. Pryor said the new SCOTCH PLAINS — At its meeting wraps around to the gas station’s build- Thomas Atkins and is awaiting de- to continue the negotiation process. of permits, which will again cost $60. ordinance would apply only to next month, the zoning board of adjust- ing on one end and extends further tails from Trenton about the level of The contract negotiations will most Although the February blizzard was projects classified as “major devel- ment will discuss and vote on the appli- north at the other end, a shifting of the state aid to municipalities. likely not be resolved before the board “costly” to the township, Mr. Atkins said opment” of more than an acre or cation of Cumberland Farms, the owner same fence so that plantings can be Mayor Martin Marks, noting pub- of education election on Tuesday, that overall, “the winter hasn’t killed us” those that significantly increase a land of the Gulf gasoline station on Route placed on both of its sides and a lished comments this week by William April 18, however, Ms. Nelson said, in terms of the budget. He noted that parcel’s impervious surface. 22, to expand the facility, a proposal reduction in wattage for the new light- Dressel, executive director of the New “The fact-finder was hopeful that we funding set aside for outside contractors Mr. Pryor told the council the bor- neighborhood residents have opposed. ing being proposed. Jersey State League of Municipalities, can reach a settlement at some point.” to assist with snow removal has not been ough would have to adopt a separate After Cumberland Farms’ repre- Fifteen residents then spoke in op- in which he expressed concerns about a Ms. Nelson also added that, “Our “substantially depleted.” Without pro- ordinance to retain planning authority sentatives presented some last-minute position to the application, with many reduction in state aid, said that any cut focus is trying to save jobs. We are viding details, he also said he has pro- over smaller projects, such as residential revisions to the revised site plan they reiterating comments they had ex- in state aid this year will lead to a “direct trying to get the best settlement. It is vided money in the budget for possible ones. He said this should be seen as a had put forth in January and residents pressed in January and last summer, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 up to the voters to make a decision.” new options for collecting leaves this fall positive move because many of the local voiced their opposition, board chair- when the board had turned down in order to make the township compliant regulations pertaining to non-major de- man James Fawcett noted that of the Cumberland Farms’ original applica- with new storm-water management regu- velopment represent “old thinking.” seven board members in attendance tion. lations publicized recently. “In some cases, the regulations (ap- last Thursday, six had attended the An expanded gas station “is not The department, Mr. Atkins said, “is plying to non-major development) previous hearing on the application what Scotch Plains needs,” said undergoing some very major changes are like using a sledgehammer to kill two months ago. At least five affirma- Fawnridge Drive resident Thomas this year” in terms of personnel. Public a flea,” he said, indicating that the tive votes are needed for an applica- Montagna. He and others also ob- Works Director Walter DiNizo retired borough’s floodplain regulations will tion to be approved. jected to the 71-foot by 40-foot canopy at the beginning of February and was be retained for now but need to be As a result, Mr. Fawcett gave Gary that will be placed above the six new succeeded by Charles Cerami. In addi- amended in the near future to keep in Rosensweig, Cumberland Farms’ at- gas pumps, saying it will detract from torney, the option of going forward the residential character of the neigh- with an immediate vote —meaning borhood. There were also concerns five of the six board members would expressed about whether the owner have to cast a favorable vote for his of the Gulf station will better main- client to prevail — or allowing the tain the property. Residents have com- two absent board members to read plained that cars waiting servicing or the transcript of last Thursday’s meet- available for sale have often been ing and then be available to cast a vote parked on Mountain Avenue, creat- at the board’s April 6 meeting. Mr. ing “an eyesore.” Rosensweig chose the latter option, In summing up his client’s presen- meaning that at least five of seven tation, Mr. Rosensweig said SPRING FASHIONS FROM WESTFIELD – Margaret MacIntyre, left, and board members will have to vote af- Cumberland Farms believed that the Connie Klock craft centerpieces that will decorate tables at the College Club of firmatively next month for the appli- modernization of the facility “is a Fanwood and Scotch Plains benefit fashion show on Sunday, April 2, at the cation to succeed. better way for this site to continue.” Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Earlier in the evening, engineer He said whatever negative impact the event also will feature lunch, raffles and a silent auction. See story on page 10. Brett Skapinetz outlined some final station may have on the neighbor- PAGE INDEX revisions to the site plan for the prop- hood “has already occurred,” main- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-20 GULF COASTING...Next month, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment erty, including the addition of six taining that an improvement to the will vote on the application of Cumberland Farms, the owner of the Gulf gasoline Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 19-20 Classifieds .... 18 station on Route 22, to expand the facility, which neighbors oppose. additional employee-only parking property will only improve matters. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF’s John Morgan Reflects WACC President POLICE BLOTTER On Years as Parking Director Allison O’Hara Resigns By CHRISTIE STORMS had reportedly already been pur- By CHRISTIE STORMS Scotch Plains Friday, March 3, Mark P. Harris, 42, of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times other businesses, as well as provid- chased, but were not being used. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing services for new businesses that Tuesday, February 28, a resident of Plainfield was arrested following a motor WESTFIELD — There are many What concerned Mr. Morgan the WESTFIELD — Allison O’Hara, are “just getting off the ground,” will Clydesdale Road reported being the vic- vehicle stop on South Avenue at Locust things John Morgan will miss now most was that parking functions were tim of theft. The victim reported that Avenue, which revealed outstanding war- president of the Westfield Area Cham- also continue to be goals. someone removed mail from his mailbox rants. Kim Y. Williams, 40, of Sayerville, that he has resigned as Westfield’s spread all over town. If someone had ber of Commerce (WACC), has offi- According to Hans Winberg, chair- and then cashed several checks that were a passenger in the motor vehicle, was also parking director, a position he held a question or a problem, he or she was cially announced her plans to resign man of the WACC, there is no for- in the mail. arrested for outstanding warrants. for the past three years. redirected to several different depart- effective Friday, April 28. Ms. O’Hara malized system in place for finding a Friday, March 3, a Route 22 gas station Friday, March 3, Herbert L. Holman, “The best part of my job was that I ments. said that her husband has received a new president. reported being the victim of theft. The 62, of Plainfield was arrested following a got to be downtown everyday,” said Mr. He discussed these concerns when job transfer that will relocate their Informally, he has begun asking attendant stated that an someone pur- motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road and Morgan, who recently began his new the town approached him about be- family to Colorado. members to identify the qualities most chased gas and fled without paying for it. Midway Avenue, which revealed numer- position as national sales manager with coming parking director, replacing After serving two years as execu- important to them for a new candi- The amount of gas stolen was $26.50. ous active warrants. the Metric Group in Cranbury, the com- Barry Sommers, who had left the tive director for the date. He stated Saturday, March 4, a resident of Union Saturday, March 4, Darnell H. Huggins, pany that installed the pay stations position within a matter of months. Avenue reported being the victim of fraud. 22, of Orange was arrested after a motor chamber, Ms. he would ide- The victim stated that someone opened a vehicle stop on Terrill Road at South throughout Westfield’s parking areas. Mr. Morgan reported that he got O’Hara had recently ally like to find credit card in his name and made several Avenue revealed outstanding warrants. He has spent the past three years col- nothing but cooperation from the past been promoted to someone well charges. Saturday, March 4, Tyshaon L. Davis, laborating with them as town parking and current mayor and town councils. president this past before Ms. Sunday, March 5, a resident of 37, of Plainfield was arrested on active director. The parking department he helped November. O’Hara leaves Algonquin Drive reported being the vic- warrants following a motor vehicle stop Leaving the position is bittersweet, create has five enforcement people Ms. O’Hara said so as to provide tim of a suspicious phone call. The victim on South Avenue at Old South Avenue. he said. “It’s not something I was who rotate between enforcement, traf- she is pleased with a seamless tran- stated that she received a call from an Saturday, March 4, Jeanette Sanchez, looking to do.” fic control and collecting, as well as the progress the sition. someone asking if she could come out and 36, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged However, when Metric presented four part-time employees in the office. chamber has made “I’ve really play. No other words were spoken. with possession of a stolen motor vehicle. their offer, it was too good to refuse. As the director of parking services, Fanwood Sunday, March 5, Sean E. Ward, 20, of during her years of enjoyed working Tuesday, February 28, David Djurdevic, Plainfield was arrested following a motor Mr. Morgan described the challenges Mr. Morgan oversaw all parking op- leadership. with Allison, and 26, of Detriot, Mich. was arrested follow- vehicle stop on Terrill Road at Seventh he faced when he first took the helm as erations. This included issuing per- “We’ve increased she’s going to be ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road at Street for possession of a controlled dan- Westfield’s parking director in Febru- mits, selling parking tokens and cards, participation and at- a very difficult Stewart Place for providing false informa- gerous substance (CDS). ary 2003. At that time, he had already handling parking enforcement and tendance in events person to re- tion to police. He was also charged with Sunday, March 5, Dominic E. Casseus, been serving the town for almost 30 collecting revenue, as well as han- like Spring Fling and place,” Mr. numerous outstanding warrants. 34, of Irvington was arrested following a years as a member and eventually cap- dling all parking-related phone calls. Festifall, and brought Winberg said. Wednesday, March 1, Randolph E. motor vehicle stop on South Avenue at tain of the special police. Mr. Morgan cited the many ben- in ‘This Is It Produc- “She really Reina, 45, of Edison was arrested follow- Terrill Road revealed outstanding warrants. “We had some meters that were 10 efits of the new pay-station parking ing a motor vehicle stop on Martine Av- Monday, March 6, Roy A. Williams, tions’ to brand the brings a lot of enue at North Avenue, which revealed 31, of Scotch Plains was arrested follow- years old, and some that were 50. You system that he implemented with the events,” she said. “We talents to the Allison O’Hara in Fall 2005 outstanding warrants. Kimberly D. ing a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue could get two hours for a quarter on Metric Group. also revitalized the table, but I am Knight, 35, of Scotch Plains, a passenger revealed outstanding warrants. some, and on others it was 50 cents “People used to complain that they farmer’s market with glad for her fam- in the motor vehicle, was also arrested for Westfield for an hour,” Mr. Morgan recalled. “It got a ticket because they didn’t have a new day and time and have seen a lot ily and their opportunity.” possession of drug paraphernalia, hinder- Monday, February 27, Alfredo G. was a dysfunctional situation.” any change for the meter,” he said. more activity.” Ms. O’Hara reported that the new ing apprehension by giving false infor- Villanueva, 43, of Avenel was arrested in He said some meters either didn’t “Now you have pay stations that take One of Ms. O’Hara’s proudest ac- president may or may not be some- mation and outstanding active warrants. the 400 block of Tremont Avenue and work at all or had been removed and coins, tokens and dollar bills.” complishments is the “Speed Net- one who is already on the board. She charged with driving while intoxicated never replaced. Also, collecting the Meter capacity has extended from two working” monthly meetings she de- cited how she had not been a board (DWI). He later was released to a respon- revenue from each individual meter hours to four hours for short-term meters, sible individual. veloped. This allows merchants to member when chosen as director due SP Council Tuesday, February 28, Abdul was a time-consuming task. and there is a “10 minutes free” parking at meet one-on-one for a few minutes at to her previous years of commitment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Muhammed, 37, of Middlesex was ar- The Metric Group’s pay stations on-street meters for quick trips. a time, speaking with approximately to community service. rested at Central Avenue and Sycamore “Metric also has the only system 10 individuals an hour. “We see this as a positive opportu- property tax increase” for every Scotch Street on an outstanding motor-vehicle where you can monitor everything by “This facilitates them to identify nity for positive change,” Ms. O’Hara Plains resident. warrant from Newark for $250 and an FW Council computer,” Mr. Morgan said, explain- potential customers, mentors and stated. “We welcome suggestions At its regular meeting next week, outstanding criminal warrant from ing that every machine is connected strategic partners,” she said. from chamber members and we will the council expects to renew its par- Plainfield for $1,488. He was turned over CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to the main server at the police de- Ms. O’Hara reported that the cham- be working with other community ticipation in the Union County to the Plainfield Police Department. of the neighborhood. partment via wireless network. ber is hoping to introduce the Westfield agencies to look for help in the tran- Sheriff’s S.L.A.P. (Sheriff’s Labor Tuesday, February 28, Clayton C. After discussion and debate, the From his desk, Mr. Morgan can get Gift Card program this spring. Cards sition and to work on creating some Assistance Program) initiative, which Ferrara, 22, of Scotch Plains was arrested council ultimately decided not to an instant reading on how many spots at South Avenue and Drake Place on could be bought for any amount and kind of partnership for the future.” makes non-violent offenders avail- traffic warrants from Fanwood, for $279; make a change at this time. Council- are empty and can monitor which used at participating stores. The WACC was established with able to municipalities to perform cer- Roxbury Township, for $430; Hillside, man Jack Molenaar suggested wait- areas are the busiest. “The biggest challenge we will the purpose of serving as an eco- tain jobs, such as cutting grass along for $81; Bridgewater, for $304, and ing to take any action until the results The system will notify him instantly continue to face is maintaining the nomic development resource that roads, litter pick-up, light stream Watchung, for $145, totaling $1,239 bail. from a grant-funded South Avenue if a maintenance issue arises, such as membership and activating the mem- provides opportunities for businesses clean-up, etc. Tuesday, February 28, Salvador corridor planning study are finalized when a new roll of receipt paper needs berships,” she said. to succeed. The chamber currently The program, in which Scotch Sepulveda, Jr., 39, of Perth Amboy was and made public within a few months. to be added, while a second printer Getting businesses to talk with has more than 320 members. Plains participates in a shared ar- arrested in the 600 block of South Avenue “I think we’re putting the cart in front will still continue to print receipts. rangement with Westfield and Clark, on an outstanding criminal warrant is- of the horse,” he said, pointing out that He spoke about the two dedicated will cost the town $13,276, which sued by Perth Amboy. He was released the planning study is being coordinated parking vehicles that house a networked College Club Fashion Show after posting $500 bail. will pay for county law enforcement Wednesday, March 1, Mildred J. with the borough’s master plan. computer and can immediately map officers that accompany the individu- Kressner, 59, of Westfield was arrested Although Councilman Walsh em- out “who’s paid and who’s not.” Plus, it als working in the program. Under and charged with DWI after being in- phasized that the local planning board takes a lot less time to collect revenue Is Time-Honored Tradition the year-long agreement, the program volved in a one-car accident at North and has asked the mayor and council to from three pay stations than from 140 SCOTCH PLAINS – The College rian bed and breakfast at Avon-by-the- will provide a sheriff’s officer and Edgewood Avenues. No injuries were change the zoning of the two properties individual meters in a lot. Club of Fanwood and Scotch Plains will Sea, tennis lessons for four and lunch at about six S.L.A.P. workers for five reported and Kressner later was released to residential, he agreed that it makes “If you look downtown today, we continue a tradition of support for edu- the Plainfield Country Club and two days per week to the three towns on a to a family member. sense to see the results of the planning have not only replaced every meter cation with its fashion show fundraiser designer twin set duvets and pillows. rotating basis. Thursday, March 2, Kenneth W. Pope, study first. The mayor and council also mechanism, but we are two-thirds of on Sunday, April 2, from 11:30 a.m. to Background music will be provided by Next week, the council is also ex- 29, of Newark was arrested at South Av- want to see what becomes of an appli- the way finished replacing meter enue and Downer Street and charged with 3:30 p.m. at the Shackamaxon Country Skip Ungar of Cafe Vivace fame. pected to approve a resolution autho- possession of less than 50 grams of sus- cation being considered to develop housing and poles to black ones that Club in Scotch Plains. The College Club’s first fashion rizing an additional payment of about pected marijuana. townhouses on the two properties. match the new lamp posts and Members of the community are in- show fundraiser was held in 1930, $1,170 to Wildlife Management Ser- Authorities also learned there were Council President Dolce also indi- streetscape,” he said. vited to attend the event, which also three years after the founding of the vices (WMS) for the service it pro- outstanding warrants for him, including cated that there is no sense of urgency Mr. Morgan said that he used the old will feature lunch, raffles and a silent club. With a lapse of only a few years, vided in last month’s deer-reduction one criminal warrant and one traffic war- to act now and advised against being existing inventory, bargaining with the auction. Three of the recent additions to this fundraiser has continued, although effort in the Ashbrook Reservation. A rant from Newark totaling $500, and a too hasty in reducing Fanwood’s lim- supplier to take back the old ones in the list of silent auction items include the format and fashions have changed. year ago, the council had awarded an criminal warrant from Livingston for ited amount of property zoned for exchange for the new at no charge. four bedrooms for four days at a Victo- In its early days, the benefit was a $11,460 contract to WMS in antici- $1,000. Pope was released on his own light-industrial use. He reported that this past January, dessert-bridge fashion show featuring pation of a deer-reduction program. recognizance with a summons for the The council discussed a resolution approximately 72,000 people used Westfield charge and turned over to the School Budget homemade desserts and beverages that While such a program did not occur Livingston Police Department. regarding adoption of a mandated the pay stations. was held in a school gymasium. Tables in early 2005, WMS did perform some Thursday, March 2, Floyd Sandifer, National Incident Management Sys- While he feels he and his depart- were carried and set up by members, preparatory work a year ago and, last 53, of Plainfield was arrested on Central tem and a proposed ordinance per- ment have accomplished much, he Election Calendar centerpieces crafted and “Jane Smith” month, removed more deer from the Avenue near Grove Street on an outstand- taining to domestic partnership. believes there is still more to be done. TRENTON – The New Jersey De- of Westfield did the show. reservation than what had been au- ing traffic warrant from Paramus. He was The mayor and council’s regular “We are still in phase one of trying to partment of Education (NJDOE) has Fashion Show Coordinator Marty thorized last year. released after posting $55 bail. monthly meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. increase the inventory by 100 spots or announced the school budget devel- Jo McDevitt reported that once again The township plans to hold an auc- Thursday, March 2, Crystal Roane, 37, on Tuesday, March 14, at Borough more,” he said, adding that remediation opment calendar for the FY 2007 this year, Westfield stores will lend a tion on April 4 to sell four unclaimed of Westfield was arrested on a Cranford Hall on North Martine Avenue. of lot eight is already underway. year. Local school districts have be- hand, with 10 businesses providing vehicles that have been impounded traffic warrant for $555 at Westfield po- Mr. Morgan reported that at this gun the development process leading lice headquarters. She later was turned the fashions. They include Banana by the police department. Mr. Levine over to Cranford authorities. time, the decision has been made to up to the annual school election, Republic, The Gap, Esprit, Joseph A. said the township, which has obtained Thursday, March 2, Duwan Singletary, SP Budget dissolve the parking director position. scheduled to be held on April 18. Banks, Nirvana, Anthology, the titles to the four cars through the state 20, of Linden was arrested at Westfield “They have a sergeant in the park- Key dates are as follows: Leader Store, Blair Delmonico, Ma- Motor Vehicle Commission, must police headquarters on an outstanding CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing department who will take on the Tuesday, March 14 Last day for demoiselle and Anais. auction the vehicles in accordance Newark traffic warrant. He was released Mr. Atkins said he has also bud- day-to-day responsibilities that have districts to submit itemized budget to All profits from the event will go with state statute, which says that on his own recognizance with a new court geted money for another deer-man- already been put in place,” he stated. County Superintendent. towards scholarships for local girls. impounded vehicles that have been date per Newark authorities. agement program, likely late this year. “But I’m not going anywhere,” Mr. Tuesday, March 21 Governor’s Since its founding, the club has awarded left unclaimed for more than 15 days Thursday, March 2, Tramaine Johnson, And the township will continue its Morgan said, noting he will continue Budget Address. Certification of State a total of approximately $440,000. can be sold at a public auction. 29, of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested at the inter-local agreement with Rahway on in the special police. “I’ve volun- Aid and Release of State Aid Notices Rahway Police Department on an open Two of the featured models at this Two of the vehicles, a 1994 Ford criminal warrant from Westfield for $500. for health and nursing services, which teered my time in Westfield for 32 (within two days of Address). year’s event will be past award win- and a 1987 Buick, will be auctioned at Johnson was committed on default of bail. costs about $27,000 per year. years, and I’m not going to stop now.” Thursday, March 23 Last day to ners Annie McDevitt Cummins and the municipal building, while a third Friday, March 3, a resident of the 800 advertise for earliest public hearing Daniela Nizzardo Sellingeer. Ms. car, a 1992 GMC, will be auctioned at block of Lenape Trail reported an at- (four days prior). Sellingeer, now a member of the club, Sevell’s Auto Body in Westfield and tempted burglary at her home. An exte- Monday, March 27 Earliest day to remarked that “without the financial the fourth, a 1993 Mazda, will be rior window was discovered broken but hold public hearing. help of the College Club, I would not auctioned at Plains Auto Body. entry to the premises was not gained. Thursday, March 30 Last day to have been able to go to college.” Friday, March 3, a burglary was re- hold public hearing. Ms. Cummins noted that, “the Col- Ferguson to Set Up ported at a residence in the 800 block of Friday, March 31 Deadline to adopt Clark Street. Police said the individual or lege Club gives emotional support as Mobile Office In SP persons responsible entered the home budget. well, with a gift of their community through the basement and ransacked sev- Saturday, April 1 (noon) Deadline calendar, a newsletter each month SCOTCH PLAINS – Staff members eral rooms, although the homeowner was to submit question to county clerk for and a care package at exam time.” of Rep. Mike Ferguson, (R, 7th), will uncertain as to what had been taken. preparation of absentee ballots and Tickets, which are $35, may be host a mobile office stop today, March Sunday, March 5, Suzanne M. Sullivan, election machines (17 days prior to purchased by calling Ginger Rachko 16, at the Scotch Plains Municipal 47, of New Providence was arrested at election). at (908) 889-4105 or in person at Building to meet with area residents South Avenue, West, and Boulevard and For more information, please see DiFrancesco Realty next to the and assist them with any questions they charged with DWI, refusal to submit to www.nj.gov/njded/finance/. Fanwood Post Office. have with federal agencies. chemical testing and consuming alcohol The hours will from noon to 3 p.m. in a motor vehicle. She was released to a responsible individual. the municipal building, located at 430 Sunday, March 5, as the result of a motor Park Avenue. vehicle stop at Lamberts Mill and Dorian Rep. Ferguson’s staffers will meet Roads, Daren Brown, 20, of Edison was with residents to discuss the constitu- arrested and charged with possession of less ent services Congressman Ferguson’s than 50 grams of suspected marijuana. office provides. Brown was released with a summons.

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This Is Westfield features the [email protected] www.hrb-nj.com region’s business, education, civic, government and cultural or- [email protected] richardjkaplow.com ganizations. A must for business in the region. Page 2 Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Coalition Seeks Long-Term County Moves Forward Solution to Trans. Fund On Purchase of Cemetery By PAUL J. PEYTON if the trust fund is not renewed, all By PAUL J. PEYTON $200,000 contract with Edwards & Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times municipal and county projects would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kelcey of Morristown to provide pro- WESTFIELD – The head of the face a lack of funding. “If the Trans- ELIZABETH – The county free- fessional services for the county’s trans- Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) portation Trust Fund isn’t renewed, holders board is expected to intro- portation planning study entitled “Union urged officials on Febuary 27 to con- bridges, roads, all the county and duce an ordinance tonight, March 9, County Freight Access Study Between tact their legislators to ensure that the local projects are at risk, period,” he to move ahead with the $6.25 million Port Elizabeth and Tremeley Point.” state’s Transportation Trust Fund said. purchase of the Hazelwood Cemetery County Engineer Jeff Sias said the (TTF) is restored by this summer. According to RVRC, counties and in Clark. County officials have said county would take the lead on an inter- The fund will retire on June 30, un- municipalities in New Jersey receive the purchase would prevent the land local agreement with Morris County less new funding is created. $180 million annually from the TTF. from being developed into a residen- to replace the Central Avenue Bridge Although officials said at the meet- “The governor and the legislature tial subdivision site of 30 single-fam- over the Passaic River in New Provi- ing, held in Westfield Town Council have several very big issues that they ily houses. dence and Chatham Township. Offi- chambers, they were pleased to see have to deal with. I’m glad to see that The acquisition of the 14-acre cem- cials said the expansion is “structur- the fund would still be sufficient the Transportation Trust Fund has etery, which was announced last ally deficient” and needs to be re- enough to support projects come this been put on the front burner. It is now GRAND PARADE…Union Mayor Peter Capodice, center, honors Kathleen month, is being funded through the placed. The cost of the project will be summer, they noted a long-term solu- up to the legislature to deal with it,” McGinnis-DiChiara of Summit, the 2006 Grand Marshal of Union County St. Union County Open Space, Recre- split evenly between the two counties. tion is needed before 2011 when the said Mr. Palmer, who serves as a Patrick’s Day Parade, and Parade Chairman Peter Tierney of Cranford during ation and Historic Trust Fund. The A resolution will also be on the fund once again will face insolvency. Somerset County freeholder. a recent township council meeting. The 10th Annual Parade steps off Saturday, property is located on Madison Hill agenda tonight approving a contract Governor Jon Corzine unveiled a He urged members of the coalition March 11, at 1 p.m. on Morris Avenue in Union. Road at Beechwood Road and links with the New Jersey Department of plan last Friday to restructure a quar- and others attending Monday’s meet- Milton Lake Pond and Esposito Park, Human Services, Division of Youth ter of the state’s $1.8 billion in trans- ing to contact their state legislators to the latter of which was acquired by and Family Services. The contract is portation bonds. New revenue would ensure legislation intended to extend NJ Transit Directors OK the county in 2003. The county is for funding for the 2006 Human Ser- be generated from dedicated 1.5 cents the fund is adopted by July 1. building a ball field, play area, tennis vices Advisory Council and Com- of the existing 10.5-cent gasoline tax, Lisa Bets, representing Union courts and skate park at Esposito Park. mission on Missing and Abused Chil- which would generate another $78 County, told The Leader/Times that a Raritan Line Improvements The freeholders will vote to go on dren. The state will provide $66,000 million in revenue per year. Another “sound, stable” fund needs to be cre- NEWARK — The NJ Transit Board will begin installing the track, signals the record tonight in opposing the with the county match at $16,000. $12 million would come from “redi- ated for transportation projects. of Directors approved two items on and switches. The total project is ex- Federal Aviation Administration’s Resolutions will also be acted on to recting half of the unrealized, but Cranford RVRC representative Bill March 2 to improve service and ease pected to cost $13 million. (FAA) metro airspace redesign. The proclaim March as National Profes- already dedicated, toll road revenue” Wright said only 5 percent of the transfers at Newark Penn Station for Customers west of Raritan Station board received a report from the Union sional Social Workers Month and Na- from the New Jersey Turnpike Au- state’s real-estate tax subsidizes road customers on the Raritan Valley Line can expect to see additional service in County Noise Committee last month. tional Nutrition Month and March 30 thority, according to a press release improvements. He said this tax must (RVL). mid-2007, according to NJ Transit Jerome Feder of Westfield, chairman and National Doctors Day in the county. from the governor’s office. be considered for future revenue for The construction of a quarter-mile- spokesman Dan Stessel. of the panel, said the proposed rede- At the start of the meeting, mem- At Monday’s meeting, Martin the TTF, along with raising the gas long passing track in Readington The board also approved the rede- sign would significantly impact resi- bers of the Union County St. Patrick’s Robbins of Westfield, director of the tax. He said another transit-fee hike Township near White House Station sign of an interlocking near Newark dential areas of Elizabeth and sur- Parade Committee marched into the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation absent of a gas-tax increase would be along the RVL will enable NJ Transit Penn Station that will enable all RVL rounding communities. The FAA is freeholders meeting room led by bag- Center at Rutgers University, said the unfair to commuters. to increase service by 60 percent at trains to use the same platforms as seeking to increase aviation capacity pipes played by the Union County governor’s plan would increase fund- Mr. Robbins said he heard the gov- stations west of Raritan, including New York-bound trains, providing while reducing delays at the airports, Pipe and Drum Band. Members of ing by $400 million annually to $1.6 ernor was told that the legislature North Branch, White House, Leba- customers with consistent same-plat- he said. the parade committee were presented billion over the next five years. would not support raising the gas tax non, Annandale and High Bridge. form transfer opportunities. Currently, Mr. Feder reported that one of the with resolutions for their efforts in Keeping the program solvent at this time. Once the passing track is constructed, many Raritan Valley customers must proposals under consideration would planning the Saturday, March 11 pa- would also mean the state would weekday service west of Raritan Sta- navigate two sets of stairs and the impact some 300,000 county residents rade, which will be held for the 10th continue to receive some $1.3 bil- Goodwill to Open tion will increase by eight trains — concourse level to reach New York in Elizabeth, Linden, Hillside, Roselle, consecutive year in Union Center. lion annually in federal funding, ac- four in each direction — including connecting service. (RVL customers Roselle Park and Union. The local FAA Festivities start at noon followed by cording to a report from Regional New Springfield Store two new morning peak-period depar- currently enjoy same-platform trans- hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March the parade at 1 p.m. Plan Association of New Jersey, New SPRINGFIELD – Goodwill Indus- tures from High Bridge Station, two fers at Newark Penn Station on week- 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday “You do a great job with the parade York and Connecticut that was re- tries’ first Union County store is now midday roundtrips and two new end, off-peak and selected peak-pe- Inn on Route 22 in Springfield. and we thank you for it,” said Free- leased at the meeting. open in Springfield. The new evening trains to High Bridge Sta- riod arrivals). RVL customers can During Thursday’s meeting, Di- holder Deborah Scanlon, whose hus- Mr. Robbins said the governor’s superstore and donation center is lo- tion. expect regular, same-platform trans- rector of Administrative Services band, Patrick, serves as the plan lowers annual debt payments cated at 126 Route 22 West near Stern “Today’s action by our board of fers by mid-2008, according to Mr. Elizabeth Genievich told the board committee’s treasurer. from $805 million to $700 million Avenue. Hours are Monday through directors will enable us to deliver Stessel. that the county is facing a significant The freeholders approved a $4,000 through the year 2021. However, in Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and consistent, same-platform transfers The board amended its contract increase in its worker’s compensa- check to the committee in January to the last few years of the bonds, “the Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for our Raritan Valley Line custom- with SYSTRA Consulting Inc. of tion insurance policy due to a domes- help defray costs for the event. new revenue source will be totally The store sells a variety of new and ers, while significantly increasing Bloomfield to complete final design tic terrorism surcharge. The $555,573 absorbed in debt service.” Mr. “gently used” clothing, shoes, acces- weekday service between Raritan and for Amtrak’s Hudson Interlocking, cost of the policy represents a 13- SPFHS Alumni Set Robbins said the legislature would be sories, household goods and toys. High Bridge,” said NJ Transit Execu- located on the Northeast Corridor east percent increase over last year. required to restructure from 20 to 30 Proceeds from sales fund the pro- tive Director George Warrington. of Newark Penn Station, for $525,000. “So there is a premium to be paid Meeting Date years. grams of Goodwill Industries of West of Raritan, the RVL is a single- The Hudson Interlocking project because of where we are?” Freeholder SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch “There are a great many positives Greater New York and Northern New track railroad, limiting trains to oper- will realign track to increase operat- Dan Sullivan questioned. Ms. Plains-Fanwood High School Alumni here in terms of programs. But the Jersey, which serves more than 75,000 ating in one direction at a time. In the ing speeds, replace slow-speed inter- Genievich said others policyholders Association will meet on Tuesday, thing that we all have to remember is persons a year. The non-profit human morning, most RVL trains operate locking switches and upgrade the in the area are facing the same in- March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 101 at that the key element of the Transpor- services organization offers programs east and most evening trains operate existing signal system. creases. the high school. The program will tation Trust Fund…was that we need for persons with disabilities, youth, west due to the limitations of a single The auto insurance policy on the feature the director and student ac- stable funding; funding that didn’t seniors, the homeless and people track. The White House passing track county’s fleet of vehicles is increas- tors of the SPFHS Repertory Theatre have a crisis every five years,” Mr. struggling to overcome addiction, lack will allow trains to pass each other on ing 1 percent to $899,618. The board as guest speakers. They will be pre- Robbins stated. of education and/or work experience. a short stretch of double track to will vote to renew both policies with senting the play 42nd Street at the He said it is “very important” that a “Goodwill donations are tax-de- support bi-directional traffic. the PMA Insurance Group of Mount high school on Westfield Avenue on permanent plan is developed within ductible, said Sr. Vice President A $1.54 million civil construction Laurel at tonight’s meeting along with March 17 through 19 and March 23 two years. Mr. Robbins said Gover- Mauricio Hernandez. Donations can contract was awarded to Holmdel- a $507,122 excess liability policy with through 26. nor Corzine has indicated he would be dropped off at any Goodwill store based EE Cruz & Company for right- the Insurance Company of the State All are welcome to attend the be open to amending his plan to en- or bin. Please visit goodwillny.org of-way improvements. The EE Cruz of Pennsylvania (AIG). 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The couple with the Rahway Railroad Associa- beginning at 7 a.m. periodically from Saturday, April 1, was married on February 24, 1946 at tion. “Bluebird Trail Day” will start with through Saturday, July 1. the Sacred Heart Church in Dupont, On Sunday, February 19, the couple a winter bird walk, beginning at the Friends of Lenape Park is an orga- Pa. Mrs. Sworen is the former Miss received a special blessing at the Lenape Park parking lot located off nization dedicated to protecting and Lottie Ruda. Church of St. Anne in Garwood dur- Kenilworth Boulevard in Cranford. enhancing the native biodiversity at The Sworens have resided in ing Mass. They then renewed their Following this will be a brief intro- Lenape Park, a wetland and oasis for Westfield since November of 1952. vows, with their children and grand- duction of the Nestbox Project and wildlife in Union County. With the Mr. Sworen retired in children as witnesses. future plans for the surrounding area. assistance of the Union County De- 1982 from the Central The Reverend Thomas Volunteers are encouraged to partici- partment of Parks, Recreation and New Jersey Railroad Arminio praised them pate in the Nestbox Project, which Facilities, the Friends have established after 42 years of ser- for their example of will start at 10 a.m. a bird inventory for Lenape Park. vice. He served in the love and commitment Benjamin Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Participants will be asked to pre- Since 2000, a total of 144 birds have MR. MAYOR...Frenchtown Mayor Ron Sworen, center, who was raised in Westfield, United States Army to each other. pare and clean the Bluebird Nestboxes fledged on the trail, including 128 visits Monday with longtime friends Horace, left, and David Corbin, publishers of during World War II Afterward, the for the arrival of these birds. General Tree Swallows and 16 Bluebirds. The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Mr. Sworen’s in the Pacific. couple was feted at a maintenance and the removal of de- In case of rain, the event will be held parents still live in Westfield and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniver- Both Mr. and Mrs. luncheon reception bris in the area will keep the birds on Sunday, March 19. For more de- sary. Mr. Sworen will serve as President of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors Sworen are active with held at Pantagis Re- coming back year after year. Blue- tails, please contact Friends of Lenape for 2006. Westfield Area Chap- naissance in Scotch birds are expected to arrive in mid- Park at [email protected], 16 South ter No. 4137 of the Plains. They were ser- March. Participants are urged to wear Avenue, West, Cranford 07016 or call American Association enaded with special sturdy work boots and gloves and are Frank Budney at (908) 687-2169. In- NJ Libertarians Select Slate, of Retired Persons. entertainment to help invited to bring small brushes, pliers, dividuals also may visit http:// Additionally, Mrs. them celebrate. screwdrivers, hammers and trash bags. hometown.aol.com/lenapepark1/ Sworen is vice presi- The couple’s four Applications will be available for main.html. Oppose Eminent Domain dent of the Veterans of children and their NEW BRUNSWICK — The New erty that is then turned over to private Foreign Wars Auxil- spouses include Ron Jersey Libertarian Party held its 32nd developers for non-public uses. iary No. 6807 in and his wife, Connie, Mental Illness and Jail annual convention February 25 at The Libertarian Party strongly fa- Garwood and active Michael and Lottie Sworen of Frenchtown, N.J.; Rutgers University in New Brunswick. vors such restrictions. According to with the Rosary Soci- Judy Jones and her Leonard Flynn, a regulatory and sci- the Libertarian law firm that defended ety of the Church of St. Anne in husband, Doug, of Malvern, Pa.; Subject of Pilot Program entific consultant with a Doctoral de- Kelo, currently more than 25 New Garwood and with the Catholic Steven and his wife, Joyce, of ELIZABETH — A partnership degree or disorderly persons offenses. gree in organic chemistry and an MBA, Jersey towns are engaged in Eminent Daughters at the Holy Trinity Roman Marysville, Wash. and Karen Hevey between Trinitas Hospital, the Union To be most effective, crisis inter- received the party’s nomination for Domain abuses. “Obviously, these are Catholic Church in Westfield. Mr. and her husband, Bob, of Coventry, County Prosecutor’s Office and a fol- vention and clinical assessments will the United States Senate. Democrat and Republican lawmakers Sworen is active with the Brother- R.I. They also have 10 grandchildren. low-up treatment program known as begin at the earliest possible point so A resident of Morganville, Mr. involved in eminent domain abuses.” Bridgeway, Inc. aims to break the that informed decisions can be made Flynn is married and the father of two said Vice Chairman Jay Edgar. “I look cycle of arrests and incarceration of regarding treatment needs before the adult children. Also nominated were forward to educating New Jersey citi- Westfield Youth Plan to Help individuals with mental illness who individual enters the local jail sys- several candidates for Congress. zens as to the resources they have at commit non-violent offenses. tem, according to the prosecutor’s Among them were Jay Edgar in the their disposal and why libertarian “Too many people with mental ill- office. An individualized plan for fol- 4th district, Jim Conway in the 5th, minded public officials would never Needy in Fairbanks, Alaska ness who commit non-violent of- low-up services would then be devel- Lou Jasikoff in the 11th district and engage in this type of abuse.” WESTFIELD – This year, 65 teen- mission outreach programs which fenses end up in jail when what they oped, including case management, Jason Scheurer in the 12th. The Lib- agers supported by 20 adults from have the opportunity to serve such a really need is treatment,” said Human therapy, medication monitoring, sub- ertarian county committees expect to WHS PTSO Seeks The Presbyterian Church in Westfield deserving and needy community.” Services Commissioner Kevin Ryan. stance abuse counseling and meeting nominate additional congressional will travel to the other side of the The youth support other mission Trinitas Hospital’s Behavioral housing and employment needs. and local candidates. VP and Other Officers country as part of the 2006 High activities including a middle school Health and Psychiatry will partner Union County Prosecutor Theodore Newly elected State Chairman Ken WESTFIELD — The Westfield School Youth Mission trip to trip to help needy families in Wash- with New Jersey Human Services, Romankow, who testified last year Chazotte said, “I’m really excited High School Parent Teacher Student Fairbanks, Alaska. ington, D.C. and the Agape Soup Division of Mental Health in a pilot before a legislative committee deal- that this year we’ve chosen to fight Organization is seeking officers for “Youth ReBuilding Hope” will help Kitchen program, now in its fifth year. program involving the Prosecutor’s ing with crimes involving citizens the growing abuse of eminent do- the 2006-2007 school year, among families in Fairbanks, where approxi- The Agape program serves home- Office Special Offenders Unit to di- with specialized mental health issues, main occurring throughout our state.” them a vice president to attend monthly mately 65 percent of the residents are made hot meals each week in Eliza- vert non-violent mentally ill offend- said he was happy to spearhead ef- In Kelo versus City of New Lon- Parent Teacher Council meetings at part of single-parent homes. In con- beth and provides clothing for guests ers in the county from the criminal forts to bring the funds to the county. don, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it 9:15 a.m. at the Board of Education cert with Habitat for Humanity and of the soup kitchen. The Agape pro- justice system under the new Jail Di- “Part of our focus will include edu- was legal for the government to seize offices. The vice president becomes the Presbyterian Church of Fairbanks, gram has served over 50,000 meals version Pilot Project (JDPP). Offi- cating municipal judges, police, pub- a home or business and convey it to president the following year. A trea- the youth will work with and support and averages over 250 meals per week. cials are combining clinical evalua- lic defenders and municipal prosecu- developers if the governing body ex- surer for a two-year term and a record- disadvantaged residents, many of The Presbyterian Church in tions and case management services tors,” said Mr. Romankow, who said pects the action to generate greater ing secretary to take and type minutes whom are Native American Eskimo Westfield, since its founding in 1728, with training sessions for local police he has made the John H. Stamler tax revenues. As a reaction to this, also are sought. Those interested, in- Indians. has helped others through outreach and municipal prosecutors. Police Academy in Scotch Plains many lawmakers across the nation cluding students, may contact Eileen Youth Minister Tina McCormick programs. For more information, “Non-violent, mentally ill offend- available for this purpose. have rushed to pass restrictions on the Passananti at [email protected] or noted, “Due to the distance and cost please visit www.westfieldpc.org or ers comprise up to 20 percent of the “Many individuals charged with use of eminent domain to obtain prop- (908) 232-6651. of travel, there are not very many call (908) 233-0301, extension no. 61. jail population in New Jersey. It is indictable offenses languish in the much more appropriate, in most in- county jail or are ultimately sent to stances, to divert these individuals prison due to lack of awareness or into treatment where the cycle of ar- understanding of their mental illness, rest can be broken and they can get and we have a Special Offender Unit the treatment they need in order to headed up by Assistant Prosecutor return to society,” explained James Maureen O’Brien that has begun to Lape, Vice President of Behavioral tackle some of these difficult cases.” Health at Trinitas Hospital. Many convicted of non-violent The target population for these spe- crimes such as burglary, theft or mi- cialized intervention services will be nor drug charges will be referred to defendants who suffer from a persis- Trinitas for treatment and then to tent mental illness and who are in- Bridgeway for case management and volved with non-violent third or fourth follow-up services.

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A member of Page 4 Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Motorists Who Park In Private Lots DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Deserved To Have Their Cars Towed Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association with four definitions – only one is correct. National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association I have noticed in recent weeks there has the set rate for fees if a public entity Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association The others are made up. Are you sharp been some drama in articles written on arranges for the vehicle to be towed in enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey vehicles being towed in private lots as instances of snow emergencies or acci- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 well as state intervention on towing costs. dents, or even flat fee tows. But why If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Now my question is, ‘Why would some- would the state try to regulate private guess. If you get two – well-read indi- one complain about cars towed legally matters? Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If when they themselves have parked ille- How do you think towing companies you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at gally?’ make their money? There is the fee for the free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 As for the vehicles that parked in the wrecker and storage costs. I know of All words and correct definitions PNC Bank lot, those individuals deserved people that had their vehicles towed and come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. to have their cars towed. Signs clearly it costs them several hundred dollars to Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte state that vehicles would be towed that have it released. But they did park ille- aren’t supposed to be there. Mind you, if gally and they justly deserved it (shame Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR the lot was coned off completely, how are on them). 1. Kibe – A crack or chap in the flesh Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo MAC machines supposed to be accessed So you would expect to have a slap-on- caused by cold COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION at night, or the bank itself supposed to be the-wrist flat fee for an illegally parked 2. Despumation – The act of skimming Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly accessed during the day? car on private property? That would lead or scumming EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Another valid point would be that if to habitual offenders, don’t you think? 3. Garran – A small work-horse Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin cars park in an active construction zone Personally, cars towed out of the PNC lot 4. Eyra – A reddish or chestnut-colored wildcat of Central and South America JOURNALIST SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES and some debris falls and strikes his/her (or any other lot that marked with signs) auto doing some damage, then the car deserved to be towed and the owners SUCCOR One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 owner would sue the pants off the owner deserved to pay the price of negligence. 1. Aid or assist of the property. Travis Redd 2. Scatter Now on the issue of state to regulate Irvington 3. Discontent towing costs — that issue seems to be a (Former Westfield resident) 4. Poise; dignity We Invite BOE Candidates farce in the very least. I can understand ONEIROSCOPIST 1. A snake charmer 2. One who interprets dreams Ferguson’s Tax Cuts Help Economy 3. A wine taster or expert To Submit Weekly Columns 4. A hypnotist And Residents of New Jerseyans SUDOR The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- criteria are deemed out-of policy. 1. Thick or hard I read with interest the letters that ap- eral taxes go up, New Jersey residents pay 2. A freed slave Fanwood Times will provide space each week for A submittal of about 300 to 400 words is recom- peared in your paper last week from David more than someone living in a state with school-board candidates to express their views to mended. Alternately, a photograph with caption in- 3. Sweat or perspiration Korfhage and Chris Sdao. Their hyper- a lower standard of living. 4. The male falcon our readers. This is a standing offer throughout the formation and a write-up of about 150 words may be bolic assertions that Congressman The inverse is true as well, and federal WYNKERNEL Ferguson’s vote to cut non-discretionary tax cuts help New Jerseyans more than 1. A surplus in supplies, materials, etc. year to all elected officials of the region. submitted. Submissions must be received by Friday federal spending by one half of one per- other states. At the same time, Congress We commend those candidates who take the time evening of the week prior to publication. For school- 2. The European water hen cent will cause “thousands of poor people just passed a budget that attempts to cut 3. A cornfield to write in this forum. The candidates like to hear board elections, we are changing our policy regarding [to lose] their health insurance” and the federal deficit in half by 2009 by 4. Corn meal, mush “[make] college unattainable for many reforming several programs that are not from our readers about the issues they feel to be submittals on the last Thursday edition prior to the students” are just silly. working and cutting others. important, so we encourage letters to the editor are voting (Thursday, April 13). Releases from candi- I’m proud and relieved that Congress- Medicaid is one reformed program Letters to encouraged. dates will be accepted for this edition as well. At this man Mike Ferguson is a tax cutter. De- which will now grow by 7.3 percent in- spite the claims of these two gentlemen, stead of 7.5 percent. Yes, Medicaid spend- the Editor The voting in the region for the public to decide on time, our editors summarize the campaign, the candi- the tax cuts voted for by Mr. Ferguson ing (which provides health insurance to school budgets and choose school-board members will dates and the school-budget request for the voters. went to every single taxpayer in America poorer Americans) is still growing by Coach to Parents: be held on Tuesday, April 18. Polls will be open from Several years ago, in an editorial about campaign- and have caused federal tax revenues to over 7 percent in the budget that was swell, not shrink. painted in such apocalyptic terms. It’s Sportsmanship 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Westfield and from 2 to 9 p.m. ing and politics in New Jersey, we coined the term To offer a specific example, Rep. While the Democrats in Trenton have As the days get longer, our thoughts everywhere else. Voters should note that the last day to “silly season.” It’s necessary to keep a sense of humor Ferguson voted to cut the capital gains tax raised taxes on everything from the in- begin to turn toward spring sports. Nowa- apply for absentee ballots by mail is Tuesday, April 11. about politics, property taxes and budgets in New in 2003 and revenue from this tax have come tax to the tax on tires (yes, tires) and days, everyone has read news accounts grown by more than 67 percent in the past even home sales and still face a $4 billion about adults behaving badly during youth Voters and candidates alike, please e-mail all items Jersey, but we know how important the issues are. two years. As New Jerseyans, we live in deficit, Republicans in Washington have sporting events, thinking, “these incidents to [email protected]. Our intent is to get to the We appreciate the effort and good intentions of all a state with one of the highest incomes in cut taxes and are now cutting spending. could never happen here.” heart of the important local issues in this campaign. those serving and seeking to serve. Thank you and the nation. Meanwhile, the federal tax Good for them. Unfortunately, unsportsman-like be- code makes no allowances for different That’s why I thank Congressman havior is becoming more of a common Personal attacks, spin and “fluff” will be rejected by good luck to all who have put their names forward standards of living. Ferguson, because he is fighting to keep occurrence in just about every sporting our editors, whose sole judgment shall apply if for this important community service. To others, we Earning $80,000 a year in New Jersey all of our taxes low. arena. Fortunately, I have found an orga- urge you to vote. offers a much different standard of living Anthony Attanasio nization called the Positive Coaching than $80,000 in Mississippi. When fed- Westfield Alliance (PCA) that conducts workshops geared towards coaches, parents and or- ganizational leaders in creating a com- Hometown Memories Come From Brookside Park Should Be Saved in Its mon vision to “honor the game.” Their philosophy is designed to change the fo- Natural Form for the Benefit Of All cus of everyone involved from the out- Good Coaches On/Off the Field come of the game to the overall athletic I attended the Scotch Plains Recreation ball fields in Mindowaskin Park? I don’t experience for the players. The bottom There are several changes underway at Westfield ries, and we contend that the experience at WHS has meeting on February 27 where the topic think so. line is that the athletes have more fun, for the night was the proposed installation Certainly the soccer and baseball asso- perform better, learn more and maybe High School (WHS) with many looking on, wonder- contributed to their success and happiness in life. of lights at the Vo-Tech field. In atten- ciations in our town can not support the even win more. ing what’s next. The questions entail administrative Dr. Petix must take great personal satisfaction dance were members of both the soccer clear cutting of hundreds of mature trees in Over the course of the last two years, I leadership, perhaps a new heading in science and with this. We wish him well and thank him for his and baseball associations in town, along this wildlife and wetlands area and the have used many of PCA’s ideas while with about 25 to 30 people who came to bulldozing of hundreds of cubic yard of coaching my son’s soccer team and feel mathematics and of course the great football debate. dedication to our youth. listen to the plans our town has for future land in order to construct a soccer field, to that it has had a positive effect on the First, Dr. Robert Petix is retiring after 26 years as The search is on to find a new principal. That may field renovations. relocate the baseball field and to add a 216- players. I am proud that the Cranford principal. He has been a foundation and icon at the seem far away. But what is very close is the passion While Brookside Park was not men- space parking lot as shown in the concep- Soccer Club recently has joined forces tioned at the recreation meeting, I have tual plans? I would like to think that we can with PCA to enhance the experience of all school. For anyone to survive that many years at this for finding the new head football coach at WHS to seen a copy of the conceptual plans devel- come together as a community and find a its players, coaches and parents. I believe high-profile position is an accomplishment in itself. replace Ed Tranchina as he focuses on the larger role oped by the firm of HatchMott and solution to the issue of field space without that our community as a whole could Certainly, those 10,000 or so who went through the as athletic director. Perhaps that decision has al- McDonald for Brookside Park. These having to dismantling the park. benefit by participating in this program plans contain a new lighted soccer field, Brookside Park should be saved in its and encourage all to be on the lookout for school during Dr. Petix’s leadership have many ready been made based on the considerable buzz repositioned baseball field, 40,000- natural form for the benefit of all our the upcoming PCA courses the soccer memories – perhaps some amusing, some contro- going around at the moment. square-foot gymnasium and recreation residents both young and old, athlete and club is hosting for all youth sports partici- versial – but mostly fond memories. We’re ready to hear about the new coach, the new center, a pavilion and a 216-space park- non-athlete. Personally, I do not have a pants. By enhancing our children’s lives, ing lot. Mr. Poerio, the Scotch Plains problem with the town spending money we all win. Graduates from WHS succeed at college, find principal and their approach is to instilling in our recreation director, has said that the plans on upgrading and modernizing our ath- successful careers and attain good lives for them- children the fondness that we have for our hometown. are only conceptual in nature and no defi- letic fields. I just don’t happen to think Tom Dombrowski nite decisions have been made. that Brookside Park and the surrounding Cranford selves and their families. Whether they end up in We’re confident that future WHS graduates will However, even if half of what is on wildlife preserve is the proper place to Tuscon or L.A., when we hear from them, they talk succeed on the gridiron, in college, in good careers these plans goes through, Brookside Park install these facilities. Resident Praises about their affectionate recollections of their home- and in life with their families because there will be will be irrevocably changed, and in my I urge the mayor and town council to opinion, not for the better. During the begin a dialogue with the community to Ferguson on Port Issue town – Westfield. good coaches at the helm on the field, in the class- recreation meeting, many comparisons discuss what lies ahead for the park be- Like many of my neighbors, I was WHS has always been a big part of their memo- rooms and in the front office. were made between the facilities in SP fore any more plans, conceptual or other shocked to read that the Bush Adminis- and Westfield. I began to wonder. Would wise, are drawn. tration approved the management of U.S. Westfield remove trees and install lighted Lisa McNally ports by UAE-owned Dubai Ports World. Scotch Plains But I was pleased to read that my Opportunity Knocks, But Savor the congressman, Mike Ferguson, has ques- By Douglas Stokes, Westfield BOE Candidate tioned this decision and called for con- gressional oversight hearings into this decision. It makes sense not only for the Remainder of High School Time Exceptional Education Also Requires security of the entire nation that Congress looks into the safety of this decision, but “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a school need not fret. College is an amazing experi- Enhanced Sense of Value for Residents particularly for New Jersey. With Port lamb,” so they say. However, there is a contingent ence for those that open their minds to the opportu- I have spent the last 12 years working out town. Elizabeth right here in Union County, I’m among us with a very different opinion of what the nities. in public schools. During those years I My expertise in the field of education, glad our local congressman sees this. have been privileged enough to work first coupled with my concerns as both a par- Once again, Congressman Ferguson end of March feels like; this group will be stepping College is, in many ways, about embracing the hand with hundreds of students and par- ent and taxpayer, will prove vital in bridg- has demonstrated why the Seventh Con- out of the house waiting not for the lamb’s weather unknown. It is a fresh start in a new place with new ents. Additionally, I have worked directly ing the gap between the Westfield Board gressional District continues to send him but rather for the mail. people, surroundings and choices. It is an exciting with dozens of staff members including; of Education and Westfield’s residents. to Congress: he looks out for New Jersey. teachers, guidance counselors, child- Living through the day-to-day operations High-school seniors and their parents are in the time for the Class of 2006. They take with them what Thomas Lienhard study- team personnel, administrators and of schools, I have valuable insight on the Westfield throes of one of the most emotionally demanding they’ve learned, along with the love and nurturing superintendents. I am currently a curricu- importance of quality education for our waiting games they have ever had to play. College received from family, community and friends. They lum resource teacher in Edison Town- children that not only prepares our stu- ship. My primary responsibility involves dents for the future, but also fosters life- Reader Missed Point: admissions boards are pouring over huge stacks of blaze their personal trails into the future. training and coaching colleagues in all long learning! I understand the pressures applicant files. The seniors are hoping that their own So while this bleary March weather slowly length- curriculum disciplines. school boards face by budget shortfalls, It’s About Meter Hours files do them justice, that somehow they’ve been ens the daylight and morphs into the lamb, it’s My wife, Josephine, and I are both overcrowding, No Child Left Behind In response to Jonathan Walsweer’s involved in the community of Westfield. (NCLB) mandates, personnel issues and response to my letter about parking: Let able to consolidate all their accomplishments and natural to think about those trips to the mailbox. Josephine is an active PTO Executive the upkeep of facilities. me add this - You Missed the Point! I aspirations onto a few sheets of paper and a unique- Enjoy the excitement of moving to the future. True, Board Member at McKinley School, leads I believe most residents support educa- don’t care whether the ticket is $20 or enough essay. it seems stressful for high-school seniors. But, they a Daisy Scout Troop and volunteers as a tion but want a “better value” for the taxes $35, and obviously if we ever get this religious education teacher. I am on the they are paying. Open communication parking deck there will be a cost to park. Once the mail comes, a lion of a choice remains. only need to understand that this is opportunity Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Our with the taxpayers and the town govern- My point was that 7 p.m. is a ridiculous Some will be accepted by their first choices, others knocking and that they should savor the remainder four children are involved in a variety of ment, as well as looking into shared ser- time to keep the meters running to. The won’t. Some students know exactly where they want of their high-school experience. sports organizations and clubs through- vices with the town, will enhance that officer may have been doing his job but “sense of value.” Westfield Schools are one would think they have better things to to go, but many will be staring at multiple acceptance excellent, but it is time for them to be- do rather than punishing residents who letters, each one promising unique opportunities, come exceptional! I am committed to that want to take advantage of our great down- each one promising a different future. It is a “choose pursuit of excellence through improved town on a freezing cold weeknight. communication, fiscal responsibility, and By the way, I have received a number your own adventure” moment, and it is a very keeping Westfield’s students (our chil- of very positive calls from other Westfield personal decision. dren) at the forefront of all decisions! citizens agreeing. It’s not the money Thanks for your support! If you have Jonathan! College certainly is an important step in one’s any questions, feel free to e-mail me at education and influences one further in life. Aca- [email protected]. Mitchell Slater demic choices made in college affect what one Westfield Creative Writing learns. It opens doors for the first step into that “real Publisher’s Note world.” It is up to all students to challenge them- Contest Status If you have been reading the news- selves to find their academic passions and to pursue Thank you to everyone who has papers lately (March 3, Tom Moran of them. Most schools have the resources to foster submitted entries to our inaugural The Star Ledger), you may have no- Bernard Heeney Creative Writing ticed that Newark Mayor Sharp James, those passions. also holding office as State Senator, The college experience is much more than the Contest. The following is a list of all has transferred about $80 million of the entries we have received. If you continuation of education. The character of the taxpayer money to a trust account and do not see your contest number but named himself as director-for-life for school, its surroundings and its students shape the have submitted an entry, please call the account to dole it out to support social and emotional experience as students ma- our office at (908) 232-4407. Good business projects as he sees fit. ture to adulthood. Whatever the choice one makes, luck to all the contestants. The mayor’s action is so outrageous, 3-B-22-H-28 5-B-23-H-15 while he defies all authority and per- feel good about it and proceed with optimism and 28-B-15-H-21 29-B-9-H-31 haps the law, in our view. Few lawmak- determination. Then, most any choice becomes a 30-B-22-H-9 33-B-20-H-1 ers or those responsible for enforce- good one. 36-B-9-H-27 37-B-11-H-1 ment dare even speak of the matter in 38-B-19-H-1 43-B-18-H-2 public – although they whisper in dis- We hope that all seniors receive an acceptance 46-B-22-H-27 52-B-23-H-28 gust to us. letter from the college of their choice, but the selec- 53-B-16-H-8 56-B-15-H-28 Have we now become so weak in the tion process is subjective and might not always seem 59-B-17-H-14 BH-440924 face of corruption? Have we sunk this BH-440925 BH-440927 low? We demand that something be fair. Those who do not get into their first-choice BH-440928 done, but from whom? A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 9, 2006 Page 5 Integrity of Our Govt. Most Letters to the Editor Important Campaign Issue With Support, Westfield United Way BY SEN. TOM KEAN, JR. would restrict funding of Congressional Rarely in recent memory have the travel to two sources: the government and Will Serve Public For Many Years American people trusted their govern- non-profit organizations expressly ap- ment less. A recent CBS News/New York proved by Congress’s ethics oversight Please consider that 380 Westfield se- served our community for 70 years Times poll found that 70 percent of Ameri- bodies. If it is important either to the nior citizens received a light breakfast and will continue to do so for many cans believe that special interests bribing national interest or to help members do and lunch daily at the Westfield Com- more years. members of Congress is the normal order their jobs more effectively that they visit munity Center; 2,345 teens participated Jim Gruba of business in Washington. It seems that certain places, the government should in Westfield Y programs directed at com- Trustee, Westfield United Way every day another case of influence ped- pay the costs. If such trips are for humani- bating obesity, improving self-esteem, dling or outright bribery surfaces in our tarian or other charitable purposes, a repu- and positively channeling their energy; State, Freeholders Need nation’s capital. table organization — known to all — that 483 Westfield first graders learned about “Super lobbyist” Jack Abramoff show- has taken this cause as its mission may be substance abuse prevention through an To Lower Govt. Cost ered his ill-gotten gains around Congress able to finance it. (There is a clear differ- interactive program from Prevention in the form of golf junkets, tickets to ence between a well-known charitable Links; 647 Westfielders of all ages re- A few months ago, I spoke to our luxury boxes at sporting events and free foundation and the type of shell nonprofit ceived counseling to resolve addiction, county freeholder board, hoping to con- depression, anxiety and family issues vince them to take action on play-to-play meals at his D.C. restaurant. Former Cali- set up by Jack Abramoff.) I would forbid CAR SAVERS...After receiving recognition for their courage and dedication, fornia Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham registered lobbyists from participating in through Youth and Family Counseling at our county level. I even went out of my members of the Union County Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) pose with Union Services. way to draft them a resolution. A couple demanded and received millions in bribes these non-profit financed trips. Finally, County Prosecutor Ted Romankow, second from right (sitting), and Assembly- from defense contractors in exchange for members of Congress should no longer What organization made this, and so of weeks ago, I mentioned this again but man Jon Bramnick, right (kneeling), who presented the citations on behalf of the much more, possible? The Westfield this time Board Chairman Al Mirabella lucrative military contracts. Both are now be able to fly on private jets with corpo- 21st Legislative District. headed to federal prison. rate lobbyists, while paying far less than United Way (WUW). told me that they follow state rules. Our That these obvious outrages have been this travel’s true cost. I have been a member of the Board state debt is well over $5 billion and our thoroughly prosecuted is reassuring, but Gift ban. I would ban members of of Trustees of the WUW for 35 years – county budget continues to spiral out of we should not be complacent. Most mem- Congress or their staff from accepting Resolution Opposing Bramnick, Romankow serving as president and chairing both control at the rate of 10 percent a year, not bers of Congress, Congressional staff and gifts of any value from registered lobby- the Fund Distribution Committee and to forget this year’s budget is $413 mil- lobbyists are honorable people who scru- ists. Public servants should pay for their Airspace Plan Passes Honor Auto Theft Unit the annual campaign. The WUW is an lion. So here are some recommendations. pulously obey the rules. But too often own meals luxury goods, sporting events TRENTON – A joint resolution COUNTY – On February 23, As- integral part of the community, re- First, the state and county don’t belong some skirt the rules, trading on their posi- and entertainment, just as their constitu- semblyman Jon Bramnick presented flecting the spirit of caring and giving in the real-estate business. Also Mr. (AJR-88) sponsored by Assembly- that makes Westfield so special. Corzine, let’s cut Abbott Districts fund- tions and contacts to enjoy a lifestyle well ents do. man Eric Munoz (LD-21, Summit) citations on behalf of the 21st Legisla- beyond their means as public servants. Enforcement. Congress has proved over Virtually everyone who lives in ing, which I find discriminatory, and be- opposing the New York/ New Jer- tive District honoring the courage and Westfield benefits in some way from an gin a full state and federal investigation Put simply, Washington is broken — and over again its inability to effectively sey/ Philadelphia Metropolitan Air- dedication of the men and women of even if some who have been there too police or discipline its own members and agency supported by this organization. on the school construction fiasco and set space redesign proposal passed the the Essex and Union County Auto Theft From the Westfield Community Center up how Abbott monies are being chan- long have not noticed. staff. To ensure that ethics rules are Task Force. The plans working their way through strictly enforced, Congress should estab- New Jersey General Assembly on to the Girl Scouts to the Westfield Y to neled within these 31 districts. Now we March 2 by a 69-2 vote with five On October 27, 2005, Asm. Bramnick numerous daycare centers and senior citi- learn it’s going to cost another $6 billion the House and Senate are a good first step, lish an entirely independent entity, insu- and Union County Prosecutor Ted but they are not nearly enough. True lated from partisanship or special interest abstentions. It now heads to the zen programs, the member agencies of to fix this fiasco, there is no reason the Romankow joined with the Essex and the WUW address the needs of your fam- state can’t take steps on moving forward ethics reform must include all of the fol- manipulation, to investigate ethics com- State Senate for consideration. Union County Auto Theft Task Force lowing elements: plaints and recommend consequences. ily, friends and neighbors. on spending caps not only at the state Greater transparency and comprehen- Unfortunately, last week, a Senate com- (ATTF) to observe their operations in With your support and contribu- level but county as well. sive disclosure. Lobbyists should be re- mittee voted against creating such a body. BY SEN. TOM KEAN, JR. Newark and Irvington. The purpose of tions, the Westfield United Way has Twenty-three states having spending quired to disclose their clients and in- This battle is not over. If elected, I will (continued) this trip was to learn about the program Asm. Neil Cohen limits, four have tax limits and three have comes on a quarterly basis, rather than work with Senators McCain, Collins and and begin a campaign to raise funding both; a number of states operate under hibit earmarks not contained in a bill’s voter approval. New Jersey is not one of twice a year, and report all contributions Lieberman to continue the fight for this actual legislative language, also known from private insurance companies. The Denounces Ports Deal made to campaigns and Political Action essential reform. county prosecutor’s offices developed these states. as “soft earmarks.” TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by The freeholders, as elected officials, Committees. Lobbyists should also be Slowing the “revolving door” between Ending special access for former mem- the ATTF 13 years ago to patrol tar- required to report all fundraisers they public service and lobbying. The morato- geted cities for cars that were recently Assembly Deputy Speaker Neil Cohen must take drastic action to address tax- bers of Congress engaged in lobbying. (LD-20, Roselle) denouncing President payers’ yearly increases on the property- sponsor, on whose behalf and the amount rium on former public officials lobbying Finally, I would ban registered lobbyists reported stolen. of money they raised. “Grassroots” lob- ex-colleagues should be extended from George W. Bush’s approval of transfer of tax issue. They should require voter ap- who once served in Congress from access The ATTF is a successful and pro- control of some U.S. port operations to a proval for such tax increases – New Jer- byists (like Jack Abramoff’s former col- one year to two. to the House and Senate floor or member ductive law enforcement unit. In the league Michael Scanlon), who are paid to Curbing patronage. My plan would company owned by the United Arab sey is the highest in the country and I gymnasiums. past 13 years, the ATTF has been re- Emirates was released by a state assem- believe the state is negligent on tracking drum up public pressure to influence law- make it a federal crime for federal offi- Over the next month I will travel across sponsible for the recovery of 5,200 sto- makers, must also be subject to reporting cials to “steer” business to lobbyists. The bly committee on February 27. economic ups and downs; in closing New Jersey to share my plan to clean up len vehicles valued at $56,000,000 and The resolution opposes the deal, which outsourcing, the union’s state and county requirements. practice of a public official attempting to Congress with the citizens of our state. for uncovering several “chop shops” in These requirements should include set up a former aide in business, by de- includes the ports of Newark and Eliza- pension fund would be also a burden off The Kean plan to clean up Congress is Essex and Union Counties. The ATTF beth. A similar resolution by Asw. Linda the taxpayers’ back. They should be in contributions made to non-political orga- manding that donors or political allies strong medicine — just what Washington has made over 3,200 arrests leading to nizations that honor public officials, or throw business a certain lobbyist’s way, Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) was combined control of their own pension just like in needs in these ethically challenged times. more serious charges of carjacking, with Asm. Cohen’s (D) in committee. the private sector. non-profit entities the official controls. is appalling. Ethics should not be a legal formality. These areas remain the most unreported Making “earmarks” transparent. As armed robbery, aggravated assault, The legislation now heads to the as- Kevin Retcho Ethical behavior should be a sacred code sembly speaker for consideration. and unregulated conflicts of interest. The Senator John McCain has noted, the ap- of honor for public servants. There is no weapons offense and homicides. Linden same holds true for the funding of institu- propriations process is broken and needs more important issue in this campaign, tions established in the public official’s to be fixed. I would abolish the current and for our country, than the integrity of name (for example, presidential librar- practice of members adding “earmarks” our government. I look forward to dis- ies). to legislation after appropriation bills have cussing my record on this issue and my Finally, all disclosures should be made cleared both houses. While earmarks are plan for reform in the weeks and months available electronically, so that the press often justified and necessary, this par- ahead. “Free Glaucoma Screening and public can monitor these activities. ticular practice makes a mockery of the State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. is a candi- Regulating Congressional travel. I appropriations process. 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She will be recog- Hopkins Pipchick of Cranford, nized for her efforts in the area of Health; Melissa DeFilippo of the women’s advocacy. Union County Sheriff’s Office, Law; The honorees will be recognized Jacqueline Vogelmann of West Or- for their outstanding contributions and ange, Lifetime Achievement; Nancy achievements during the 14th Annual Areson of Summit, Social Services, Women of Excellence Awards dinner and Deborah Capasso of Cranford, on Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at The Volunteerism. Westwood in Garwood. Tickets to the dinner are $45 per “These women are trailblazers, both person. For more information or to in their professional careers and in purchase tickets, please call Joan their dedication to public service,” Abitante at (908) 241-4889. stated Bette Jane Kowalski, Union County Freeholder Board Vice Chair- woman and liaison to the Commis- Temple Sholom to Hold sion on the Status of Women.“While Purim Celebration Miss Kristin Hessemer and Lieutenant James Neagle working and raising families, they somehow find time to serve on a FANWOOD – Temple Sholom, broad range of volunteer boards and located at 74 South Martine Avenue charitable foundations.” in Fanwood, will host a Purim Carni- The commission, sponsored by the val on Sunday, March 12, from 9:30 David W. Gannon and Miss Stephanie J. Loughran Miss Kristin Hessemer Union County Board of Chosen Free- a.m. to noon, plus activities on Mon- holders, will honor these women for day, March 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. having distinguished themselves in The carnival will include games, To Wed Lt. James Neagle one or more categories. Besides Ms. crafts, food and the creation of Miss Stephanie J. Loughran Dolce, they are as follows: Shalach Manot (gift bags) for a local Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hessemer of helicopter pilot in the United States Ethel Washington of Plainfield, Arts homeless shelter. Scotch Plains have announced the en- Marine Corps. He currently is assigned On Monday, the temple will fea- To Wed David W. Gannon gagement of their daughter, Miss to an advanced helicopter training pro- Library Plans Seminars ture T’Fillah, Megillah and a Purim Kristin Hessemer of Scotch Plains, to gram at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Spiel featuring Rabbi Joel Abraham, elor of Arts degree in Economics and Cantor Darcie Sharlein and congre- Mr. and Mrs. James M. Loughran First Lieutenant James Neagle of River lieutenant is a 1999 graduate of Bergen On Health and Trade of Westfield have announced the en- Political Science from Canisius Col- Edge. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Catholic High School in Oradell. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- gation members. All are welcome gagement of their daughter, Miss lege in Buffalo, N.Y. He graduated Robert Neagle, also of River Edge. A May 2006 wedding is planned, day, March 22, the Scotch Plains and invited to wear costumes to both from the Rutgers School of Law in events. For more information, please Stephanie J. Loughran of Westfield, The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate after which the couple will reside in Public Library will feature a semi- to David W. Gannon of Cranford. He Camden with a Juris Doctorate. The of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High New River, N.C., where Lieutenant nar on international trade, plus its call (908) 889-4900. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David R. future bridegroom is employed as an School. She graduated in 2003 from Neagle will be stationed at Camp monthly medical program presented Gannon of North Tonawanda, N.Y. associate attorney with the law firm Villanova University in Villanova, Pa., Lejeune. in cooperation with Muhlenberg Realtor Group Seeks A graduate of St. John Vianney of Sweet Pasquarelli, P.C. in New where she majored in computer engi- Regional Medical Center. High School in Holmdel, the bride- Brunswick. neering and was vice president of the “Demystifying International Trade Business Clothing to-be was awarded a Bachelor of Arts The couple will be married in Au- Chi Omega Sorority. She is employed Daughter Keeley May Part 1” will be presented by the Kean WESTFIELD – The Greater Union degree in Journalism and Mass Me- gust 2006. by Lilly Pulitzer in the Information University Small Business Devel- County Association of Realtors is dia from Rutgers College of New Technology Department at the corpo- Welcomed By Rileys opment Center at 10 a.m. This free collecting business clothing for Brunswick. She is employed as an Library to Present rate office in King of Prussia, Pa. Paul and Melissa Riley of Fanwood workshop is designed for the local women to be used by job applicants online event producer with Edgell Lieutenant Neagle, also a 2003 have announced the birth of their small business community. Regis- who do not have appropriate apparel Communications in Randolph. DDR and Sudoku graduate of Villanova University, is a daughter, Keeley May Riley, on Fri- tration is required and refreshments for employment interviews. Her fiancé graduated from St. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- day, February 10, at 7:57 a.m. at Over- will be served. Now in its 10th year, the drive will Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in morial Library, located at North Av- African Violet Group look Hospital in Summit. The medical program, “Colorectal continue through Friday, April 7. All Kenmore, N.Y. and earned a Bach- enue and Tillotson Road, has an- Keeley weighed 8 pounds and 2 Health,” will take place at 7 p.m. and items donated will be given to agen- nounced the dates for two activities to To Meet March 16 ounces and measured 20 inches in is free and open to all. Dr. Bertram cies throughout Union County that Single Parent Activity be held at the library later this month. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union length at birth. Chinn, a clinical assistant professor help job applicants retain their dig- Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), a County Chapter of the African Violet She joins her brother, Sean, age of surgery at the University of Medi- nity when they go off welfare to meet Set Tomorrow at ‘Y’ music video arcade game, will return Society will hold its monthly meet- four-and-a-half, and sister, Casey, age cine and Dentistry of New Jersey – prospective employers. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area to the library on Tuesday, March 28. ing next Thursday, March 16, at 1 three. Robert Wood Johnson University Items may be brought to the office “Y” will offer an evening of pizza and Open to all in grades 6 through 12, it p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public Li- The mother is the former Melissa Hospital will discuss how individu- of the Greater Union County Asso- swimming for single and divorced will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in brary, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Horner. als can lower their cancer risk and ciation of Realtors, located at 767 parents and their children tomorrow, the newly renovated Fanwood Room. In a program entitled “Creating A Keeley’s maternal grandparents are offer other health facts. Central Avenue in Westfield, Mon- Friday, March 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 Pizza and prizes will be included. Design,” Jan Murasko will discuss Arthur and Barbara Horner of The library is located at 1927 day through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m. Participants will meet in the Additionally, area residents are in- how to incorporate an African violet Westfield and Cape May. Bartle Avenue. For further informa- 4:30 p.m. Garments should be clean Conference Room at the main “Y” vited to learn how to play Sudoku, a as the centerpiece in a design. Any- Charles and Joan Riley of Mount tion or directions, please call the and in wearable condition. For more facility, located at 220 Clark Street in number puzzle, with instruction from one interested in African violets is Pleasant, S.C. are her paternal grand- library at (908) 322-5007, extension information, please call the associa- Westfield. an expert. Participants may choose to invited to attend. parents. no. 204, or visit www.scotlib.org. tion at (908) 232-9000. The cost per family is $5. First- attend sessions on Tuesday, March 28, time families may attend for free, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. or Wednesday, along with any returning family that March 29, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. All Puglisi Insurance Agency brings a new family to the event. are welcome. 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains Reservations are required and may be Registration is not required for ei- made by calling Jill Brown at (908) ther of these events. For more infor- 908-322-5150 233-2700, extension no. 415, or e- mation, please call Nancy Kipping at www.puglisi-insurance.com mailing [email protected]. 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Housing Applications Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corporation will be accepting waiting list applications in March, 2006. Our 1 bedroom apartments are funded through Low Income Housing Tax Credits and as such are subject to the following eligibility requirements:

1. All applicants must be 62 years of age or older 2. Applicant’s maximum annual income: $33,720.00 One-person household $38,520.00 Two-person household

The above amounts are subject to change to comply with expected new income limits. Rent is $742.00 at this time

Waiting list applications will be available weekdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., from Monday, March 13, 2006, through Friday, March 24, 2006, at Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing, 1129 Boynton Avenue, Westfield, NJ. Completed applications should be returned to:

Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corporation 1129 Boynton Avenue Westfield, NJ 07090 908-518-9586 Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, April 5, 2006, or dropped off by Friday, April 7, 2006 before 4:00 p.m. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 9, 2006 Page 7 Westfield Rescue Squad Torah Center Announces Launches ’06 Fund Drive Events Celebrating Purim WESTFIELD – Westfield Mayor ness in Westfield will receive a letter SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union Additionally, the Torah Center will Andy Skibitsky kicked off the asking them to help financially sup- County Torah Center will present a host a Purim dinner for adults at 6 Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad port the rescue squad. Family Purim Celebration on Mon- p.m. There will be a catered meal, 2006 fund drive by proclaiming Reid Edles, vice president of the day, March 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. live music and entertainment with March as “Westfield Volunteer Res- Westfield Rescue Squad and the of- at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) standup comic Effie Braun, who ex- cue Squad Month.” ficer in charge of the 2006 fund drive, of Central New Jersey’s Wilf Jewish plores Jewish identity through com- Mayor Skibitsky proclaimed that said the squad is asking people to Community Campus, located at 1391 edy with her show “Member of the the “Westfield Rescue Squad has un- help either by supporting the fund Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Tribe.” There is a $25 per person fee selfishly provided emergency medi- drive or volunteering with the squad. Purim commemorates how Queen and reservations are required. cal care and transportation to the resi- “The fund drive,” said Mr. Edles, Esther was instrumental in the deliv- All these programs are open to the dents and visitors of Westfield, in the “is our once-a-year appeal to raise erance of the Jewish people from the public and everyone is welcome. For event of accident, disaster, sudden ill- enough money to support our day-to- threat of annihilation at the hands of more information, please call the ness and the like, for the past 55 years.” day operations and to try and save for Haman and the inhabitants of the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252 or The mayor’s proclamation went on our biggest single expense, the pur- Persian Empire 23 centuries ago. email [email protected]. to say that during the year 2005, squad chase of new ambulances, which we RESCUE SQUAD MONTH…Westfield Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca helps At 6:30 p.m., there will be a mas- members had, “volunteered tens of need to replace every few years.” kick off the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad’s 2006 fund drive by reading a querade contest for children and other proclamation at the February 26 town council meeting designating March as St. Helen’s Craft Fair thousands of duty hours of service to This year, as well as raising money, “Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Month.” Pictured, from left to right, are: Mr. activities. All children dressed in cos- answer 2,423 calls in the alleviation the squad also needs volunteers to Ciarrocca and squad officers Reid Edles, vice-president; Dan Sullivan, treasurer; tume will receive a prize, and one spe- On Tap This Weekend of human suffering.” serve as Emergency Medical Techni- Miki Urso, captain; Kristin Wanca, deputy captain, and Joe Urso, president. cial grand prize will be awarded for the The mayor’s proclamation con- cians and dispatchers to replace the best costume. A Megillah reading will WESTFIELD – St. Helen’s Ro- cluded by stating, “the Westfield Res- normal turnover of members who re- be held at 7:30 p.m., followed by man Catholic Church, located at 1600 cue Squad members have generously tire or move away. FCC to Hold Bible Study, refreshments with music and danc- Rahway Avenue in Westfield, will donated their time and efforts to pro- The squad is an all-volunteer orga- ing. There is a suggested donation of sponsor a spring craft fair this Satur- vide for the physical well-being of nization, and one of the few resident $5 per person (reservations are pre- day and Sunday, March 11 and 12. the community and its residents with squads in New Jersey, according to a Classes For Lenten Season ferred but not required). Over 50 vendors will offer a vari- no reward other than the knowledge squad spokesman. Tax-deductible On Tuesday, March 14, another ety of handcrafted, decorative and of a job well done.” contributions can be made to: The WESTFIELD – The First Congre- From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs- Megillah reading will take place at 7 functional items for sale. This indoor The squad, funded solely from pri- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, gational Church of Westfield will day, March 9, the church will present a.m. at the Torah Center, located at event will be open to the public from vate donations, depends on the sup- 335 Watterson Street, Westfield, N.J. hold a series of Bible study, spiritu- the second installment in a four-part 418 Central Avenue in Westfield. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 port of all who live and work in 07090. To learn more about volun- ality and parenting classes during series based on the book “When Jesus a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The pre- Westfield to provide for its day-to- teering with the rescue squad, please the season of Lent. These courses Came to Harvard: Making Moral Ketubah Unit to Meet mises are handicapped-accessible. day expenses. Every home and busi- call (908) 233-2500. will be free and open to the public. Choices Today,” by Harvey Cox. Proceeds will benefit the Youth A Bible study on “The Sayings of On Sunday, March 12, from 5 to For Dinner on Sunday Ministry Program’s current outreach Jesus” will take place in five weekly 6:30 p.m., the church will offer the COUNTY – The B’nai B’rith project – providing housing for a year Library Friends to Present sessions. Led by Senior Minister Dr. next installment in its Parenting, Mar- Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+) for a family from Poland with three Mark Boyea, the classes will be held riage and Family series with “You will meet for dinner on Sunday, March children who earned scholarships to March 13 to April 10, from 7:30 to and Your Middle School Child.” The 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Pierre’s, 582 Georges the Juilliard School of Music. The Abigail Adams on March 19 8:30 p.m., in the minister’s study. topic for this session will be “Moral Road in Monmouth Junction. siblings will perform on Sunday at On Tuesdays through April 11, a Development and the Young Brain.” The prices for the Early Bird dinners 11:30 a.m. at the fair. WESTFIELD – The Friends of the of the years during the War for Inde- Spirituality Workshop on “Christian The First Congregational Church is are about $14.95 each, plus tax and A $1 donation for adults at the door Westfield Memorial Library will pendence apart, yet their prolific let- Meditation” will take place in the located at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. gratuity. The bill will be split evenly will entitle visitors to enter a drawing for present a free performance of the ter writing kept them in constant com- church’s Patton Auditorium from For more information, interested per- among those attending. Prospective a Memorex DVD player. Refreshments American Historical Theatre’s produc- munication regarding everything from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Each week during sons are asked to call the church office members are welcome. To respond, will be served and home baked goods tion of Abigail Adams: Dearest Friend matters of Congress to family life at Lent, attendees will learn about and at (908) 233-2494 or visit please call Elaine at (908) 232-0062 by will be sold. For more information, please on Sunday, March 19, at 1:45 p.m. in Braintree, Mass. practice the specific form of medita- www.fccofwestfield.org. tomorrow, Friday, March 10. call (908) 233-8444, extension no. 13. the library’s Community Room. Although she was almost entirely tion known as “lectio divina.” Abigail and John Adams spent most self-educated, Abigail Adams’ letters reflect the power of womanhood in the Purim Discussion Set WORSHIP SERVICES Dancers to Entertain 18th century. She offered strong argu- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, WESTFIELD ments for equality for all Americans, Saturday at Redeemer 1st and 3rd Sundays, 10:30 AM at the Christian Science Reading Room Holy Trinity Seniors 116 Quimby Street (Across from Robert Treat Delicatessen.) including the need for women’s edu- WESTFIELD – “The Jewish Roots For reading room hours and other information: 908-232-3226. WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity cation and the abolition of slavery. of Christianity,” a monthly discus- Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- Actress, singer, dancer and chore- sion hosted by the Redeemer Lutheran Christian Science Sentinel - Radio Edition day, March 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the ographer Kim Hanley will portray Church in Westfield, will focus on SUNDAYS at 7 AM on WOR Radio (710 AM) Holy Trinity Interparochial School the First Lady. She has appeared with Purim this Saturday, March 11, from Internet: www.nj.com/wor/audio March 5 - Does God Send Good and Evil? on First Street in Westfield. The Feb- the Bolshoi and New York City Ballet 7 to 8 p.m. March 12 - Looking for Satisfaction in All the Right Places ruary meeting was cancelled due to companies and in the first national Purim recalls the story of Esther March 19 - Redemption: Free from the Grip of Past Mistakes last month’s blizzard. tour of the musical She Loves Me. and her heroism. The meeting will March 26 - What Happens When You Put God First The Marie Moore School of Irish Ms. Hanley was discovered by the take place in the house alongside the For additional information on Christian Science visit: Dance in Scotch Plains and the Kelly American Historical Theatre while Redeemer Lutheran School. www.tfccs.com, www.spirituality.com, www.csmonitor.com, www.powerfulprayer.com School of Dance in Westfield will appearing in short historical drama Hamantashen will be served. present a program of Irish dancing. presentations during the summer of The Reverend Marc Danzis of the Teresa Whitehead will conduct the 1997. Since then, she has portrayed Beth-El Messianic Congregation in JUXTAPOSE program, explain the costumes and Abigail Adams, Betsy Ross, Eliza- Forest Hills, N.Y. serves as the dis- GALLERY introduce the various dances. The beth Powel, Molly Pitcher and Eliza- cussion leader. The Redeemer regular meeting will be held imme- beth Drinker. Lutheran Church and School is lo- diately after, with refreshments to All are welcome to attend this pro- cated at 229 Cowperthwaite Place. follow. The group’s next trip will be gram, sponsored by the New Jersey The topic for Saturday, April 8, on Wednesday, March 22, to Council for the Humanities. The will be Passover. For more details, Doolan’s in Spring Lake for a St. Westfield Memorial Library is lo- please call the church office at (908) Joseph’s celebration. cated at 550 East Broad Street. 232-1517. All are welcome.

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PUBLICATION Margaret Hatfield, 99, Active In Groups Viola Costa, 90, Worked in DuPont Lab; Promoting History, Arts, Human Rights – Obituaries – Was Loving Mother and Grandmother Margaret Weldon Hatfield, 99, of graduated from Mary Lyon Junior Viola Cipriano Costa, 90, of South at Arlington Cemetery in Kearny. Westfield died on Thursday, March 2, College in Swarthmore, Pa. Edward Z. Kassakian, 61, Family Man; Plainfield died on Tuesday, February Arrangements were under the di- at Westfield Center-Genesis Active in community affairs, Mrs. 28, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical rection of the Memorial Funeral ElderCare in Westfield. Hatfield served as a trustee of the Futures Executive Helped 9/11 Families Center in Plainfield. Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Born in Scotch Plains, she had lived Fanwood Memorial Library and the Born in Kearny, she had lived there In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- in Fanwood for many years before Fanwood-Scotch Plains Human Edward Zareh Kassakian, 61, of Mr. Kassakian was diagnosed with before moving to South Plainfield in tions may be made to the Scotch moving to Westfield in 1970. Rights Council. She additionally Westfield, N.J. and Charlestown, R.I. pancreatic cancer in May 2005. After 1990. Plains Baptist Church, 333 Park Av- She was the widow of Richard P. served on the Board of Directors of died on Sunday, February 26, 2006 in unsuccessful treatment with tradi- Mrs. Costa had been employed by enue, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Hatfield, a former mayor of Fanwood the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Manila, Philippines with his wife and tional chemotherapy, he enrolled in a DuPont in Kearny in the physical March 9, 2006 and director of the Union County and the Board of Directors of Planned children by his side. U.S. company-sponsored gene testing lab before leaving to raise a Board of Chosen Freeholders. He died Parenthood, Union County Area. Born and raised in Ridgefield Park, therapy trial in the Philippines. While family. Alice E. Bayly in 1962. She was a director of the Plainfield Mr. Kassakian resided in the therapy showed re- She was a member of the First Alice E. Bayly of Westfield died on Mrs. Hatfield attended School One Community Concert Association for Westfield for the past 29 markable success in treat- Baptist Church in Kearny, where she Tuesday, March 7, in the Haven Hos- in Scotch Plains and graduated from many years; a member of both the years. He graduated from ing the cancer, he suffered belonged to the United Women’s Fel- pice at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- Plainfield High School. She also Scotch Plains and Westfield Histori- Ridgefield Park High severe complications that lowship, taught Sunday school and cal Center in Plainfield. cal Societies; a member of the Daugh- School and received a ultimately led to his death. was a liaison for English and Spanish Born in Phillipsburg, she lived in Edward H. Johnson, 92 ters of the American Revolution; a Bachelor of Arts degree Although uncertain of the speaking services. She also attended Westfield since 1954. Edward H. Johnson, 92, of former member of the Plainfield Uni- from Rutgers University outcome of this experimen- the Scotch Plains Baptist Church in During the 1960s, Mrs. Bayly Westfield died on Friday, March 3, at tarian Society and a life member of and a Master of Arts de- tal treatment, he was de- Scotch Plains. worked for the United Fund in Overlook Hospital in Summit. the American Humanist Association. gree from Indiana Univer- termined that the knowl- She was a member of Liberty Chap- Westfield. Born in Bourne, Mass., he was In 1946, she joined the Committee sity. During the Vietnam edge gained from his ex- ter No. 88, Order of the Eastern Star A member of The Presbyterian raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. and also had Against Racial Discrimination, a dis- War, he served as a com- perience should benefit in Kearny, as well as the American Church in Westfield and the Order of lived in Evanston, Ill. for 16 years sident D.A.R. group seeking deletion missioned officer in the others. He died knowing Association of Retired Persons Chap- the Eastern Star, she also volunteered before coming to Westfield in 1962. of the “White Artists Only” clause United States Army, sta- Edward Kassakian that he had made a signifi- ter No. 4144 and the “Traveling Se- in the Intensive Care Unit at Mr. Johnson had been the Senior from contracts for Constitution Hall tioned in Korea. cant contribution to the niors,” both of South Plainfield. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Technical Sales Representative for in Washington D.C. Mr. Kassakian had a history of over treatment of pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her hus- ter. Exxon Corporation in Florham Park Mrs. Hatfield, a former commit- 30 years in the futures industry. He Mr. Kassakian is survived by his band, James Costa, in 1993. She was predeceased by her hus- for 40 years, retiring in 1974. Earlier, teewoman with the Westfield Repub- served as president of Carr Futures, a wife, Sharon; a daughter, Jennifer; a Surviving are two sons, James Costa band, Clarence Bayly, in 1981. he had worked for the Standard Oil lican Committee, entertained George global brokerage firm, from 1999 to son, Steven, and a brother, John, of of Baton Rouge, La. and Charles Costa Surviving are a son, Dr. Robert Company of New Jersey. H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, at 2002 and since then served as Presi- Newton, Mass. of South Plainfield; a daughter, Joan Bayly of Martinsville, and two grand- He served in the United States Army her Westfield residence when Mr. dent Emeritus. The company was re- A memorial service will be held at Pagano of Fanwood; a brother, daughters. Air Corps during World War II as a Bush was seeking his party’s nomi- named Calyon Financial in 2004. A 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, at St. Charles Cipriano of Lakewood; a sis- Services will be held at 11 a.m. staff sergeant in Africa and Italy. Upon nation to run for the presidency. She survivor of the September 11th attack Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. ter, Mae Prete of Kearny, and two tomorrow, Friday, March 10, at the his retirement, he and his wife trav- was a friend and supporter of many on the World Trade Center, he stepped In lieu of flowers, memorial con- grandchildren, Samantha Costa and Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad eled aboard merchant ships, living politicians, including former Gover- down from his executive position to tributions may be made to the Pan- Stephen Pagano. Street in Westfield. Interment will with the crews as they picked up and nor Thomas Kean. attend to the needs of the family mem- creatic Cancer Action Network Funeral services were held on follow at Graceland Memorial Park delivered their cargoes. She was a direct descendant of bers of the 69 employees of his firm (www.pancan.org). Monday, March 6, at the Scotch Plains in Kenilworth. He was a member of The Presbyte- Captain John Underhill of colonial who died that day. March 9, 2006 Baptist Church. Interment followed March 9, 2006 rian Church in Westfield. fame. Her paternal grandfather, Wil- He was predeceased by a son, Dou- liam H. Weldon, fought in the Battle Mary T. Duffy, 75, Nurse Anesthetist; Gladys Kearns, Served as Champion glas Johnson, in 1976. of Chancellorsville in the Civil War. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, She was predeceased by two broth- Of Those Struggling With Addiction Vivian Coffill Johnson; a daughter, ers, Frank E. Weldon and Donald G. Founder and Head of Hospital School Paula Vaning, and three grandchil- Weldon. Mary Theresa Duffy, 75, of Scotch in 1992. Gladys A. Kearns of Westfield, N.J., Patrick B. (Oak Ridge, N.J.) and his dren. Surviving are four sons, Richard Plains died on Monday, March 6, at She was a member and past presi- a native of Paterson, N.J. and for- companion, Janet M. Scales, Helen Private burial services were held at Hatfield of The Villages, Fla., Roger her home. dent of both the New Jersey Anesthe- merly of Hudson, Ohio, died on Thurs- “Bebe” K. Reines (Columbia, Md.) George Washington Memorial Park Hatfield of Indian Harbour Beach, Born in Hanover Township, Pa., tist Association and the American day, March 2, at her daughter’s home and her husband, Haddon, and Laura in Paramus. Fla., John Hatfield of Lady Lake, Fla. she had lived in Plymouth Township, Association of Anesthetists. in Hudson, surrounded by her six K. Labadie (Hudson, Ohio) and her Arrangements were by the Dooley and David Hatfield of Hoosick Falls, Pa. and then in Newark before relo- Surviving is her brother, Joseph children. husband, Kevin. Mrs. Kearns also is Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- N.Y.; her daughters-in-law, Patricia cating to Scotch Plains in 1968. Duffy of Hernando Beach, Fla. Mrs. Kearns was former executive survived by her 14 devoted grand- enue in Westfield. and Marilyn; three grandchildren, Miss Duffy attended St. Mary’s High A memorial Mass will be offered at director of the Union County (N.J.) children. Her family will miss her Memorial donations may be made Elizabeth, James and Jay, and one School in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and gradu- 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, March 9, Council on Alcoholism and Drug hourly. either to the Westfield Rescue Squad, great-grandchild. ated from the Mercy Hospital School at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- Dependence. A Funeral Mass will be offered at P.O. Box 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091 Private arrangements are by the of Nursing in Wilkes-Barre in 1951. man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Without thought of resting on her 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 10, or Overlook Hospice, 33 Bleeker Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South She became a certified registered Arrangements are under the direc- laurels, this indomitable octogenar- at the Cathedral of St. John the Bap- Street, Millburn, N.J. 07041. Avenue in Fanwood. nurse anesthetist after graduating tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, ian continued to champion for those tist, 381 Grand Street in Paterson, March 9, 2006 March 9, 2006 from the School of Anesthesia at Pres- 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. suffering from the disease of addic- N.J. Interment will follow in the fam- byterian Hospital in Newark in 1955. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- tion. ily lot at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Miss Duffy founded the School of tions may be made to Center for Hope She was preceded in death by her Paterson. Anesthesia at United Hospital in New- Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch parents, Charles and Helen Albonica Family and friends are welcome at Temple Reveals Activities ark in 1970 and served as director and Plains, N.J. 07076. of Paterson, N.J. the Feeney Funeral Home, 232 Franklin president of the school until retiring March 9, 2006 She was the supportive wife of the Avenue in Ridgewood, N.J., today, late James W. Kearns, Jr. and the Thursday, March 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. For Purim Celebration extraordinary mother of four sons Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the The festivities will begin this Sun- and two daughters, James W. 3rd CLARK – Temple Beth O’r/Beth Community/Area News (Paterson, N.J.) and his companion, National Council on Alcoholism and Torah, located at 111 Valley Road in day, March 12, at 5 p.m. with a Purim Drug Dependence or the Democratic Seudah. A four-course meal prepared Yanina Rothblatt, Charles A. Clark, will hold several days of Purim (Rockport, Mass.) and his wife, National Committee. activities. by congregants will be served. March 9, 2006 Lauren’s Lounge Lizards, a 10-piece Miller-Cory to Spotlight Shirley, Matthew M. (Butler, N.J.), Unitarians to Screen band featuring members of the syna- gogue, will provide entertainment. Irish Dinner Offered U. Catholic Celebrates Zinn Documentary ‘Art of Quilling’ Sunday The cost is $14 for adults and $9 for At ‘Y’ on March 16 COUNTY – The Social Justice teenagers and children over age five. WESTFIELD – Evelyn Kennelly will various items to make decorative pieces. Black History Month Committee of the First Unitarian So- Children under five or those attend- present “The Art of Quilling” this Sun- Members of the museum’s Cook- WESTFIELD – All are invited to a SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- ciety of Plainfield (FUSP) will present ing the synagogue’s Hebrew school day, March 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the ing Committee will demonstrate open corned beef dinner with Irish enter- lic High School in Scotch Plains com- the next entry in its Third Friday Film or Solomon Schecter Day School may Miller-Cory House Museum, located hearth cooking using Colonial tech- tainment from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thurs- memorated Black History Month on Series at 7:30 p.m. on March 17. attend for free. at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. niques. Taste treats will be available. day, March 16, at the Westfield Area February 24 with a program prepared Members of the society include resi- The Purim celebration will con- An ancient paper filigree craft, Costumed docents will be on hand “Y”’s Robert and Virginia Bauer Fam- and performed by the student mem- dents of Westfield, Scotch Plains and tinue on Monday, March 13, at 5:30 quilling originated in Europe during to give tours of the 18th century farm- ily Branch, 422 East Broad Street in bers of the Black History Club. More Fanwood. p.m. with the synagogue’s B’Yachad the 15th century. Fashionable women house. Attendees also are invited to Westfield. than 400 Union Catholic students, fac- This month’s selection is a docu- family program featuring food, games renewed the art in the 17th and 18th stop by the museum’s gift shop, which Teens from the “Y” will serve at ulty and staff attended the second an- mentary on the life of activist and and other activities. centuries. It was called quilling be- carries a wide variety of Colonial the event. Pre-registration is required. nual commemoration. historian Howard Zinn. Entitled At 6:30 p.m., the USY (United cause at that time, the shapes were toys, crafts, cookbooks and educa- Tickets will be available at the door. Dedicated to the memory of Rosa Howard Zinn: You Can’t Be Neutral Synagogue Youth) chapter will spon- formed around the quill of a feather. tional materials. Admission is $5 for “Y” members Parks, the event was opened by senior on A Moving Train, it will be shown at sor “Say Cheese for Charity.” Partici- Mrs. Kennelly, a Westfield resident, Admission to the museum is $2 for and $8 for non-members. The facility Alexia Regman of Irvington singing the FUSP church, located at 724 Park pants will be able to have their photo- will demonstrate how strips of paper of adults, 50 cents for students and free is handicapped-accessible. “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Using Avenue in Plainfield. graphs taken while wearing Purim various colors and textures are rolled for children under age six. Upcoming For more details, please call Linda the Montgomery Bus Boycott as the A potluck supper will begin at 7 costumes. Prizes will be awarded for into very fine coils and then applied to Sunday events include “Loo and Other Christopher at (908) 233-2700, ex- inspiration for the program, its his- p.m. and a discussion will follow the the most creative costumes. The en- Colonial Games” on March 19 and tension no. 414, or e-mail tory was narrated by six students, screening. Childcare will be avail- tire $5 fee will go to the USY chapter’s Synagogue to Hold “Tin Piercing” on March 26. For more [email protected]. among them senior Shawna Roberts able. The event is free, but donations charity projects. details, please call (908) 232-1776. of North Plainfield, who read the will be accepted to further the work The festivities will culminate with Annual ‘Casino Nite’ BOE Set to Adopt dialogue of Rosa Parks, and junior of the committee. the annual public reading of the CLARK – Temple Beth O’r/Beth Sean Rainey of Hillside, who por- The series will conclude in April Megillah at 7 p.m. For more informa- Torah, located at 111 Valley Road in Area Blood Drive Tentative Budget trayed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Michael Moore’s film Fahren- tion or to respond for any of the Clark, will hold its annual “Grand Scheduled Today WESTFIELD – The Westfield The students observed a moment heit 9/11. For more information, programs, please call the temple at Casino Nite” on Saturday, March 18, Board of Education will hold a spe- of silence in memory of Coretta Scott- please call (908) 754-9111. (732) 381-8403. starting at 8 p.m. COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- cial meeting on Tuesday, March 14, King, and they incorporated poetry The synagogue’s social hall will be ter of the American Red Cross and the to adopt the tentative budget for 2006- readings, interpretative dancing and transformed into a Las Vegas-style Blood Center of New Jersey will host 2007. The meeting will be held at 8 performances by the Step Squad and casino complete with craps, black- a blood drive today, Thursday, March p.m. at 302 Elm Street. The public is Gospel Choir into the program. “The James Ward Mansion” jack, poker and roulette tables manned 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Red welcome to attend. by professional croupiers. Cross Service Center, 16 Jefferson Approval by the board of the final Kristina Eide Achieves Catering Facility Prizes will include hotel and spa Avenue in Elizabeth. budget will take place at the same time packages, show tickets, home enter- The Tri-County Chapter of the and place on Tuesday, March 28. Meet- Kutztown Dean’s List Bereavement Luncheons tainment merchandise, jewelry and American Red Cross recently ings also are televised on TV36 on Tues- SCOTCH PLAINS –Kristina Eide restaurant certificates. partnered with the Blood Center of days at 8 a.m., 3 and 11 p.m. and Thurs- of Scotch Plains has been named to Memorial Services Tickets to the event are $35 each New Jersey, which currently supplies days at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 the Fall 2005 semester Dean’s List at and will include $50 in gaming chips, over 100,000 blood products annu- p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Information Kutztown University. The daughter Josie Ward - Gallagher: 908-413-0040 (Cell) or 908-389-0014 one ticket to the grand raffle, kosher ally to New Jersey hospitals and medi- about the proposed school budget is of John and Susan Eide, Kristina is 169 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 hors d’oeuvres and desserts. To pur- cal centers. Donors must be at least available at www.westfieldnjk12.org. majoring in education with a concen- Visit our website www.Jameswardmansion.com chase tickets, please call Temple Beth 17 years old, weigh a minimum of tration in mathematics. O’r/Beth Torah at (732) 381-8403. 110 pounds and be in good health. Nurse Educator to Give This recognition is given to stu- dents who received a quality point Talk on Diabetes at ‘Y’ average of at least 3.60 while carry- WESTFIELD – Carol Valenza, the ing at least 12 hours of credit for the Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. diabetes nurse educator at Trinitas semester. Hospital in Elizabeth, will present a lecture on Monday, March 27, en- WF’s Hartwick Earns Caring & Courteous Service to the titled “Knowledge is Power – Under- standing the Link Between Diabetes, Dean’s List Honors Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Healthy Eating and Exercise” from 7 WESTFIELD – Hartwick College to 8 p.m. at the Westfield Area “Y.” freshman Matthew Gallagher of This lecture is free and open to the Westfield, the son of Patricia and Westfield public, and there will be time after- Joseph Gallagher, has been named to ward for questions. Ms. Valenza is the fall term Dean’s List at Hartwick. 556 Westfield Avenue qualified to discuss goal setting, medi- Inclusion on Hartwick’s Dean’s List 233-0255 cations, stress, chronic complications, is contingent upon completion of a behavior change techniques and com- full course load with at least a 3.5 John L. Dooley munity resources. grade point average based on a 4.0 Manager The Westfield Area “Y” is located at scale. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 9, 2006 Page 9 Union County College Posts Park Announces First President’s List for Fall Marking Period Honor Roll CRANFORD – Of the approxi- Lorraine Davis, Peter Clavin, Jessica SCOTCH PLAINS – Park Middle Hayley Cornwell Hyun-Ji Park mate 11,000 full-time and part-time Difiore, Alison Kaiser, Susan Shopiro, School Principal Lisa Rebimbas an- Meghan Cunningham Stephanie Robak Matthew D’Apuzzo Danielle Schweizer credit students who attended Union Mary Tamayo, Maryann Matteo and nounced that the following sixth- Brendan Farrell Harmeet Sohal County College (UCC) during the Madiha Ahsan. through eighth-grade students were Tessa Felegy Michael Spaeth fall 2005 semester, 244 students have Mountainside students include: named to the first marking period Elena Haggan Elizabeth Stranzenbach been named to the President’s List in Joshua Moss and Celeste Chute- honor roll for the 2005-2006 school Rory Szeto recognition of their academic excel- Wright. year at Park. They are: 7th Grade Honor Roll lence. Fanwood students include: Lynn 6th Grade Distinguished Brie Adamczyk Alexa Levy To qualify, a student carrying at Bernstein, Dana Flynn, Patrick Kimberley Agbo Taryn Luby least 15 credits for a semester must MacDonald, Marlene Mosko, Alyssa Apuzzio Thomas Lyons Nikolai –Himlan Brianna Mahoney achieve a minimum 3.50 grade point Kimberley Tan and Idelia Roark. Elizabeth Baldwin Lisa Matrale Anthony Araneo Vidhan Malik average out of a possible 4, with ev- Westfield students include: Louise Gregory Baliko Jessica McGovern Bria Barnes David Mandala Karen Bao Anna McGuinness Elle Bernardo Jillian Mazza ery grade being a “B” or higher. A Linder, Carol Liscinsky, Sung Jo, Dominika Blach Daniel McMillan Kyle Berwick Melissa McKenna matriculated student carrying 12 cred- Christophe Palentchar, Bibiana Ajit Bopalkar Mariel Mital Christina Bobyack Yusuke (Tomo) Mizutani its during one semester is eligible for Rodriguez, Mary Moreno, Phillip Kelsey Boyea Emily Nardone Meghan Bruckman Nathalia Montoya the President’s List if he or she Uhlig, Donald Desimone and Nicole Laura Cappelli Taylor Novello Gregory Budis Adam Monzella Adam Carabba Margaret O’Brien Ryan Burger Alexandria Nychay achieves a GPA of 3.75 or better, with Braxton. Abigale Churaman Marisol Pacaja Toni-Ann Capece Lindsay Payne no grade lower than “B.” A part-time Garwood student Jaclyn Williams Clare Cohen Kristina Palazzolo Charles Centinaro Alexandra Pearl matriculated student will be consid- was also lauded. Isabel Crystal Raushan Palejwala Christopher Cerchio David Pinkowski WON’T YOU BE MY VALENTINE?…Brianna Pagan, Sean Fanning and Sarah Lyndsay Curtis Dhruvi Patel Robert Cerchio Adam Redfield ered if he or she has earned at least 12 Gorman, students at Brunner Elementary School in Scotch Plains, give their love Erin Dempsey Erin Pierce credits and has attained a cumulative Rachel Chan Brittany Reilly Magnet HS PSA away during a Valentine’s Day program. Jennifer Denman Melissa Quarto Jacqueline Close Alissa Ricci grade point average of at least 3.0. Margaret Diaz Disha Rao Jennifer Cua Ashley Romans Once this minimum is met, the stu- Hosts Local Auction John DiBattista Delaney Reimers Nicole Danik Anne Rubin dent must carry no less than six cred- Ramona Dunning Carlie Roessle Paige Della Badia Stephen Ruggieri SCOTCH PLAINS –The Parent Kendall Fawcett Benjamin Ross Desli DeMarsico Brahian Sanchez its and attain a semester average 3.75 School Association (PSA) of the THE STUDENT VIEW Katherine Fletcher Cassandra Segulin Rachel Dolan Kevin Schmidt with no grade lower than a “B.” Union County Magnet High School Steven Garber Zachary Shanker Erik Ekstrand David Sherman Scotch Plains students include: will host a Goods and Services Carly Grossman Allison Speck Marc Estriplet II Rachel Siegel The weekly column written by local high school students Christopher Hornung Emily Stefanik Angelica Ewaska Bryce Smith Auction on Friday, March 10 at 7 Tamara Itkowitz Christine Szpond Kimberly Federico Oleg Solovyev Area Students Earn pm in Baxell Hall Cafeteria, 1776 Kathryn Lee Alex Tannenbaum Morgan Foxton Shane Squier Scranton Dean’s List Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. Ad- Kristen Lee Chayakorn Triamarit Alyssia Gonzalez Allison Staniec mission is free but families are re- Sarah Vanbuskirk Kristina Zekunde Camille Handy Sarah-Elis Stein AREA – The University of Scranton High School Seniors Peter Huether Jamie Swanton quested to bring a dessert to share. 6th Grade Honor Roll Priyanka Kamath Elizabeth Tenzer announced that two local residents Goods and services, donated by were named to its Dean’s List, which Rachel Armus Kevin Lewis Gregory Kashmer James Tsipas many businesses throughout Union Play the ‘Waiting Game’ Chandler Arthur Robert Lockatell Sara Lazarus Demetria Vanderveer recognizes students for academic ex- County, will be auctioned with the Lisa Awaitey Rebecca Maioriello Anna Leistikow Terence White cellence during the 2005 fall semes- opening bids at half the actual value By CAROLYN DiPROSPERO flipping burgers while their smarter, Dory Baron Patrick Manfra Daniel Lesce Alyssa Young ter. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jacqueline Batts James Marvosa Matthew Zawodniak of the item. s more successful peers happily skip Dominque Bray Meghan McGrath Sarah Konzelman of Fanwood, a Items available for silent bid As the rather short month of Febru- off to the colleges of their dreams. 8th Grade Distinguished junior majoring in elementary educa- Samuel Brown Connor McGuire throughout the evening include tick- ary turns to March, many high-school Another sign that college decision Robert Bunnell Joseph McQuoid Stephanie Baier Nicole Ostrowski tion, and Erin Salmond of Westfield, ets to the Papermill Playhouse, as seniors now face a startling reality: day is nearing is the recently acquired Christopher Burke Kathya Melendez Stephanie Baliko Jason Pearl a junior majoring in nursing, were Bryan Canfield Jake Metsky Karolyn Buckridee Kerry Pierce well as Nets, Jets and Somerset just one more month before the short tempers of many seniors. People Daniel Carabba Luke Mineo recognized. Patriots sporting events, gift cards dreaded Decision Day, April 1. Just who for all four years of high school Sarah Canfield Morgan Puleo A student must have a grade point Jason Cepparulo Michael Misiak Sophie Chou Stephen Scannell to many area retailers and restau- 24 days from now, mailmen and have seemed relatively sweet and good- Olivia Checchio Dylan Mruczinski Aditya Dahiya Courtney Smeltzer average of 3.5 or better with a mini- rants and gift baskets. women across the nation will deliver natured now snap at anyone and ev- Robert Colonna Claire Muirhead Melissa Goldberg Aleksandra Szczuka mum number of credit hours to make Proceeds from the evening’s auc- pieces of mail that have the power to eryone. Comments like “I can’t stand Jordan Dagostaro Sara Payne Lauren Hirschhorn Devra Traiman the Dean’s List. Octavia Dails Alyssa Provenzano Kimberly Many Andrew VanHaasteren tion will help the PSA fund schol- determine the fate of millions of se- it when so-and-so does this” or “He is Alivia DeMaria Francis Quigley, III Kimberly Wenson arships, Project Graduation and niors. After all, this is the day that so annoying!” are more frequent. Nicole DePaola Max Reo Principal Cullen future trips and programs for the most college decisions are received. So while 24 days may seem like a Louis Dodge Kathryn Romagnano Casey Dugan Victoria Roser 8th Grade Honor Roll students. For 11-and-a-half years, we have lifetime away, I am eagerly counting Amanda Ekstrand Jose Sanchez Andrea Barone Edward Heavey Receives FAAN Award worked, studied, joined clubs and them down, not just because April 1 is the Luke Emnas William Schauer Remy Bernardo Noorene Helm WESTFIELD –Tamaques Elemen- Swenson Is Named gotten involved, all for this one mo- day my collegiate fate is decided, but also Jaclyn Friedman Jillian Schuster Rachel Blom Madeline Holt tary School Principal Michael Cullen ment, the moment an envelope from because April 1 is the day that my college Emily Gill Kevin Scully Jack Bouchakjian Maxim Kachalov has received a national award from To TLU Dean’s List Allison Grimm Rose Sigona Rebecca Brand Joseph Kaiser the college of our dreams arrives. odyssey is over and the day my class- Alexandra Harmon Tyree Singletary Sarah Brumfield William Kaiserman the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Net- WESTFIELD – Rebecca Swenson Will it be the answer we hope for? No mates and I can just return to normal. Matthew Harnett Daniel Slegowski Alessandri Bubnov Zachary Koch work (FAAN). of Westfield was named to the Dean’s one knows, and all seniors are left to Carolyn, from Fanwood, is a senior Patrice Hayden Allen Smith Michael Burke Nicholas Kosciolek Under the category of school prin- List at Texas Lutheran University for do is wait. The situation is out of our at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Kevin Hesson Brandon Smithwrick Timothy Carroll Leigh Kwasny cipals, Mr. Cullen will receive the Matthew Jegede Raymond Taylor Peter Citera Michelene Lambros the fall 2005 semester. control and it is the uncertainty of this Christina Karpel Jonathan Tomasulo Zaria Combs Michael Lauricella Mariel C. Furlong Award for promot- The Dean’s List was announced by overall situation that is enough to WF Residents Earn Amira Khalil Steven Vadas Charles Cummings, IV Michael Leist ing public awareness for food aller- Dr. John T Masterson, executive vice send most people over the edge. Ryan Kiel Precious White Dionysos Curry, Jr. Nivedita Malik gies by altering how Tamaques president and provost of TLU, to honor In fact, the effects of this pressure Honors At Skidmore Kerri Killeen Aliyah Williams Joseph D’Auria Samantha Mannino handles birthday parties. The school Joshua Knechtel Andrew Wilson Alexander Davis Ryan McTernan students who earned a 3.5 – 3.99 of a can already be seen in the halls of WESTFIELD – Three Westfield Joseph Kostecki Alan Woodfield Michael Demmel Harrison Millings will no longer offer birthday cake or possible 4.0 semester grade point Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. students at Skidmore College received Raymond Kraus Alexander Zaller Brian Dempsey William Muirhead cupcakes, but rather will celebrate average with a minimum of 12 graded “The College Talk” is popular in con- honors for the fall semester. They Patrick Leahy Victor Zanowicz Jack Diaz Richard Murray the child’s birthday with a tee shirt hours in the past semester. Victoria Lesce Michael Ziegler Adam DiBattista Renata Pacaja versations among seniors again after include Tyler Deieso, Rachel Lazar Marisa Dolan Veronica Painter and placement on the school bulletin virtually disappearing in the months and Emily Sharpe. 7th Grade Distinguished Tara Dorilus Allison Prestridge board. He will formally receive the Math Month Counts At between December (Early Decision Tyler, Class of 2008, is the son of Brian Dunn Shannon Reimers award in Baltimore on March 25. notification month) and now. Micaela Jo Bernardo Amanda Hanna Robert Evans Lauren Rosenthal Washington School Gregory and Sasha Deieso. Rachel, Jerry Bi Danya Jacobs This conversation often starts out Class of 2008, is the daughter of Scott Joshua Foote Julia Ross WESTFIELD –Washington School Erin Brown Emma Kelly Robert Frazee Troy Sacks Gift Auction Scheduled simply enough, often with a “Hey, and Marcy Lazar. Emily, Class of 2007, Laura Bruce Matthew Kersey Katrina Gans Maria Seidel in Westfield has designated February what’s up?” or “Hi, how are you?” is the daughter of Peter and Jill Sharpe. Lauren Buckley Richard Krema Jennifer Geoghegan Theres Sigona Tomorrow at School as Math Month and has planned a host Santino Butler Kenneth Lee Andriana Gerritsen Christopher Smith But soon, the friendly chat becomes a Michael Canicosa Conor Lockier CLARK – The Parents’ Guild of of special activities, including a Fam- showdown à la Donald Trump in the Matthew Glassett Thomas Strowe ily Math Night set for February 28. Area Residents Named Joanna Carroll Tyler Palkoski Matthew Greaney Justin Terry Mother Seton Regional High School boardroom on The Apprentice. Stu- Marianna Caruso-Gilbert Benjamin Parisi Matthew Harris Allison Zimmermann will sponsor a gift auction in the school Throughout the month, children in dents compare schools and stats (SAT To BU Dean’s List gymnasium called “That’s Entertain- grades K–5 participated in a volun- scores, GPA, class rank) in a compe- WESTFIELD – Four Westfield resi- ment” tomorrow, Friday, March 10. tary at-home program through the St. tition to see who is the best qualified dents recently were named to the Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and the Jude Children’s Hospital Math-a- amongst them. Conversations like Dean’s List at Boston University for OWEN BRAND auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thon. According to Washington Prin- these usually end with all students the fall semester. Tickets are $8 if purchased in ad- cipal Joseph Malanga, “The Math-a- involved completely convinced that Students recognized for this honor Thon encourages interest in math- Your Home-Town vance and $10 at the door. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 SHAFFER, GIANNACI EXACT REVENGE; MINEO GETS 2ND, GANO 3RD Raiders Qualify Three, Blue Devils One For Trip to State Mat Tourney in AC

By DAVID B. CORBIN Next, he avenged a 10-6 loss in the nipped, 4-3, by Parsippany (Par) somewhat prematurely leaped up in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union County tournament by pin- strongman Alec Kociski, who got glee with two seconds remaining, al- Westfield High School senior An- ning Larry Peotter of New Provi- three of his points when he caught lowing an escape, to score a 2-1 vic- drew Shaffer and Scotch Plains- dence (NPr) in 5:58 with a lateral Giannaci in a cradle. In the tory and the trip south. Fanwood High School senior Nick throw in the quarterfinals. wrestlebacks, Giannaci defeated Mineo, the top seed at 140-lbs, Giannaci, along with Raider juniors “We have been working a lot all Brearley’s (Br) Conor Shannon, 5-1, used a Jimmy John maneuver (far Sal Gano and Pat Mineo, qualified for week on just my offense and getting then he smothered Joe Bozzomo of arm corkscrew crank) to pin Union’s the NJSIAA wrestling championships in people’s faces. I feel like I am Middlesex (Mdx) in 1:55 to gain a Tim Loessel in 2:53 in the to be held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlan- tic City this weekend, March 10-12. Mineo placed second while Shaffer, Giannaci and Gano each placed third in their respective weight classes at the Region 3 tournament in Union on March 4 to earn that privilege. Shaffer (145-lbs) began his quest David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a 17-2, technical fall over Craig HEAVILY GUARDED…The Lady Lions heavily guarded Blue Devil Erin Levy of Parsippany Hills (PH) in the Miller, No. 11, throughout the game. Miller finished with 20 points. preliminary round on February 28. MILLER NETS 20; O’LEARY SINKS 3 THREES, 11 PTS N. Hunterdon Ladies Stump Blue Devil B’ballers, 70-42

By DAVID B. CORBIN thing that they put up, and defen- scored 10 points, senior Amanda Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sively they controlled the boards and Tewksbury and junior Keri Lasky each North Hunterdon had all of its gears made timely steals. sank eight points and sophomore cen- operating at near top efficiency when Junior guard Michelle Gallagher ter Emily Tewksbury, who had three it registered a 70-42 victory over the led the 19-5 Lady Lions with 12 points, blocked shots, contributed two points. visiting Westfield High School girls including two 3-pointers, but the scor- Juniors Pam Tagiareni and Kristen basketball team in the North Jersey, ing wealth was shared generously Hatalla came off the bench and buck- Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinals in among their starting five and eight eted seven and six points, respec- Annandale on March 1. Offensively, substitutes. Of the remaining start- tively. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Lady Lions sank almost every- ers, junior forward Erin Mazzatta CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 EXACTING HIS REVENGE…Raider Nick Giannaci, top, takes control of Parsippany’s Alec Kociski in the 189-lb bout for third place. Giannaci was nipped, 4-3, by Kociski in the quarterfinals but this time he won, 2-1, to qualify for the trip to AC. ZAZZALI HITS CAREER HIGH 27 PTS., MAINS NETS 9 wrestling the best I have ever wrestled rematch with Kociski. quarterfinals. In the semis, he went to and I’m planning on going to states,” “The coaches made me aware that his strength (takedowns) to defeat promised Shaffer. I wasted a lot of time yesterday, try- Elizabeth’s (E) Erick Ogada, 10-4. After losing to top-seeded Ed ing to feel the kid out. Now, I wrestled “My strong point is on my feet. I Lady Raiders Head to Finals, McCray of South Plainfield (SoP) in my match, made him feel me out. I feel confident up there, always choos- the semifinals, Shaffer made good to worked my moves and wrestled my ing neutral, especially on a kid like his promise in the wrestlebacks as he way,” said Giannaci. “I don’t want this. You don’t want to go on the mat forged onward with a 6-3 victory anybody to get in my way. I want to with him. He’s big. He’s tall. I felt over Rahway’s (R) Carlos Nicasio, go to states.” confident with all my front heads. I Tame Tiger B’ballers, 49-45 who had previously defeated him for Giannaci refused to let Kociski get have been doing great with those. I the District 11 title, then, in his sec- in his way. Giannaci scored a reversal did a nice ankle pick. I used a lot of By FRED LECOMTE over second-seeded host South yond 3-point range, and had three ond bout with Peotter, he snapped a in the third period and pressured stuff, so I’m really happy with that,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plainfield in the North Jersey, Sec- pick-offs and four rebounds. Jackie 4-4 tie with a takedown in the waning Kociski’s face on the mats until he CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High tion 2, Group 3 semifinals on March Law was the main thief with five. She seconds to win 6-4 and a trip to Atlan- School girls’ basketball team put on 5. Raider point-guard Allie Zazzali finished with six rebounds and tic City. an outstanding performance when led the charge with a career-high 27 knocked in five points. Lauren “I knew it was going to be a tough they walked off with a 66-51 victory points including 10-of-12 from the Benovengo pulled down five rebounds match. I’m really excited to go to Thinking of selling your home? over Mendham on March 4 in the free throw line. with one blocked shot and Kaylan AC,” commented Shaffer. CALL ME TODAY FOR A quarterfinals, but its best showing of Raider Lauren Mains banged in Jaichon dominated the glass with six “I have not been in that many FREE MARKET CONSULTATION the season came with a 49-45 victory nine points, including one from be- rebounds and two blocks. Myra matches, which were as exciting as Santiago led the 22-4 Tigers with 15 that one, with that much on the line. I “FOR THE SERVICE YOU EXPECT. . . AND DESERVE” points. have watched him get from where he “We have a date with destiny Mon- was as a freshman to where he is now. Raymond “Ray” Pardon day night. I have tickets to see Dave It’s just amazing how much hard work Mason in New York. I told my wife he’s put in. You look at our team this Sales Associate I’ve never been so happy to give those year and our team had success be- Residential, Commercial & Investment things away because I’m busy that cause we worked hard. It all started Properties – Sales & Rentals night,” said Raider Head Coach Bruce right there. He has been the leader Office: 908-322-4434 Ext 119 Davis. “I’m still in shock that we’re since Day 1. I couldn’t be happier to here. Nobody but nobody gave us a be going down to AC with a better Cell: 908-370-7067 chance to be in that game on Monday guy,” said Blue Devil Head Coach E-Mail: [email protected]

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Ferris, 43-30, in Sectionals Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Two roads diverged in a yellow wood along the path that was known to them. Maybe it’s a small thing. But in an age By FRED LECOMTE 2 run to pull ahead, 12-6 at the end of playing man-to-man, the Raiders re- … Ever wonder what would have hap- And Westfield got Zorge, which begat where so many high school athletes give Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the quarter. sponded by rattling the hoop with 15 pened if … You hadn’t taken that job in Kehler, an unknown assistant coach out the appearance of being more committed A decisive second quarter set the “We’ve been having a couple of points. Kaye bucketed five points, Trenton, where you met your future wife? of Rutgers, via Hackettstown and legend- to their AAU, travel or club teams in wheels in motion for the sixth-seeded lousy practices and, sure enough, we Mains hit 4-for-4 from the stripe and You had kept your low-paying but se- ary Chot Morrison. In four short years, whatever sport, it was quite a sight to see Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School started out just like we did in prac- Raychel Kruper banged in two. Zazzali cure and satisfying job instead of going Zorge turned Westfield into a bunch of an All-American, bound for Princeton girls’ basketball team to roll to a, 43- where the grass appeared to be greener? mean, nasty players — guys like Bob University, show one final time his feel- tice,” said Davis. “They pushed out and Jaichon each added two points. What would have happened if Dick Wolfgang, Dave Reitze, Jim Kovacs, Bill ings for the WHS boys swim team. 30, victory over the 11th-seeded Ferris on their defensive intensity and we “Lauren and I need to keep com- Schneider had decided to become the Bryant, Pete Braun, Greg Weiss, Bob WRESTLING UPDATE Bulldogs of Jersey City in the open- didn’t handle it real well.” municating with everyone; that’s the WHS football coach in 1955? Or if Fred Duncan, and others — and transformed And then there was one. Senior An- ing round of the North Jersey, Section The Raiders did come out with most important thing when we’re out Bradshaw hadn’t decided in late May the town’s image into a bunch of rough- drew Shaffer will be WHS’s lone repre- 2, Group 3 tournament in Scotch renewed intensity in the second quar- there. Today, everyone acted as one, 1957 to return to Illinois after two years as necks, who were ready to rumble every sentative in Atlantic City, after finishing Plains on February 28. ter and took the bark out of the Bull- everyone was on, we pulled through head coach? Or if Ernie Gardner had Saturday afternoon around 1:30. third at 145 pounds in the Region 3 tour- Raider senior guard Loni Kaye led dogs with a full-court press and an and we’re moving on,” said Kaye. taken the job he was expected to be given Westfield under Zorge went from a nament last weekend. all scorers with 11 points. Junior guard occasional 2-3 zone resulting in turn- “The Watchung toughness kind of after Bradshaw’s resignation? team everybody wanted as their Home- While he’s a longshot, Shaffer will be Allie Zazzali chipped in 10 points, overs and few choice looks at the took over, although the kids from Jer- Westfield football was in a shaky pe- coming Game opponent to a team every- looking to be WHS’s first state champion three assists and two swipes. Fresh- riod. After the controversial dismissal of body feared. And when Zorge — citing since 1976, when Chuck Cosenza surprised basket. Zazzali, Law and Jaichon sey City are tough,” noted Davis. “We legendary Joe Freeman following the 1954 “personal reasons” — left following the the field and won the 148-pound title. man Jackie Law pulled down 12 re- teamed up to key a 12-0 run to push got lucky on a couple of plays that went season, the school was looking for some 1960 season, Kehler inherited a veteran It’d be worth making the trip to A.C., bounds and rolled in six points. Se- the score to, 18-14, by halftime. our way. Luckily, the referees called the stability and offered the job to Schneider, team that was coming off a 7-2 season and just to hear Jocelyn Shaffer’s voice over nior Lauren Benovengo had five re- “The boards were the biggest thing,” holds and fouls when we tried to run our an assistant coach at North Plainfield at had beaten Plainfield for the first time the raucous crowd of 10,000 or so people. bounds, three assists and four points. said Law. “I wasn’t really worried offense on the cuts and that made a the time who went on to a very successful since the 1948 season. BASKETBALL UPDATE Junior guard Lauren Mains grabbed about points because Loni and Allie difference. They got into foul trouble head coaching career with the Canucks. The combination of Schneider and The Devil’s Den went into the Lions’ five rebounds, stole two basketballs made the big difference. Coming in, and had to start rotating people.” At the last minute, Schneider backed out Gardner changing their minds at the last Den on March 1 to catch the WHS girls and went 4-for-4 from the foul line. we really stressed that we had to beat As to what’s ahead, Davis said, and Bradshaw was came east from Au- minute, Zorge shockingly departing the basketball team against North Hunterdon. Kaylan Jaichon came off the bench to them on the boards and we did.” “Hopefully we’ll beat Mendham and burn, Ill., where he coached a perennial scene and Kehler getting his first big It was not quite the right game to see pull five rebounds and net four points. powerhouse. But, following back-to-back chance was about to produce one of the coach Joe Marino’s squad, which fin- The Raiders maintained a rhythm keep playing. I told the kids I’m not 4-5 seasons at WHS, Bradshaw headed greatest eras of high school football in ished the season at 14-10. Ashley Staton and Selena Galloway that spilled over into the third quarter done coaching for the season and I back home, where he eventually became New Jersey history. It was, however, quite a night for Dave combined for 15 points for Ferris. and added 10 more while the defense hope they’re not done playing. One Auburn’s winningest coach. Soon, perhaps as early as this week (The Rave) Robbins, the legendary caped “We settled down and we started muzzled the Bulldogs to zero from the game at a time!” It was already nearly summer break, (word is that just two of the original 15 North Hunterdon fan who just missed with running on them in the second period. field and six free throws for a 28-20 Ferris 12 2 6 10 30 but according to a report in The Leader’s candidates are being brought back for his backward halfcourt attempt at halftime. When we can get a run on people, lead. In the final quarter, with Ferris Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 6 12 10 15 43 From the Sidelines column, the first choice second interviews), the next football coach North Hunterdon has a long, long history of we’re playing all right. We began to replace Bradshaw was Gardner, who in WHS’s illustrious history will be outstanding girls basketball teams, and this setting better picks, which freed up had taken over a moribund Somerville named. And more history will be there to is another. Ironically, North was eliminated our cutters and shooters, and we re- program and won three straight state titles. be made. by Bayonne in the next round. bounded better,” said Raider Head Lady Raiders Head to Finals, When Gardner became unavailable, a last- SWIMMING UPDATE The WHS boys ended their season with minute scramble brought in Les Zorge, an Could there be a more fitting end to a a 15-9 mark, the third straight winning Coach Bruce Davis. “We started out Ohio native whose typical practices would WHS swim career? Senior All-American season (and four of the last five years) in a 1-3-1 press and they were beating Tame Tiger B’ballers, 49-45 make a Marine drill sergeant blush. It is Pat Daurio had just swum his final race — under coach Kevin Everly, who does as the threes, so we dropped out of that not known what Zorge was told about the finishing third in a touchout in the 100- good a job as any coach in the county. and ran a 2-3 which slowed them CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 toughness of the kids he was inheriting, yard breaststroke — and was making his While Josh Gerckens and Terron Rogers down a little bit and that was the school basketball. Allie, she is just Zazzali totaled seven points and put but it’s safe to say that in four years at the way back to where the eight-man WHS will be missed, the future is bright with difference in the game.” unbelievable. She keeps on making the Raiders back on top, 36-33, with helm, Zorge completely reconstructed the group had set up its “area” at the the return next winter of guards Mike An erratic and flat offense created mindset of the local youngsters on the Gloucester Institute of Technology in Venezia and Tom Bonard. play after play no matter what the a three-point play. Law and Kaye idea of toughness. Deptford at the Meet of Champions. Four NO FOOLIN’ problems for the Raiders while the circumstance. Despite a bunch of turn- each scored two-points. quick Bulldogs opened up with an 8- (The Den’s memory of Zorge involves of those swimmers were on the blocks for In case you’re wondering, there are 23 overs and some foul trouble we did Defying Tiger defensive pressure, the first-string varsity against the last-string the 400-freestyle relay, and the other three days until the 2006 baseball season opens Klimowicz Selected manage to get the job done. Our kids the Raiders continued it’s inside pen- sophomores. One sophomore linebacker had gone to the other end of the pool to against Hillsborough, Saturday, April 1, 11 stepped in and did a good job off the etration in the fourth quarter, which was flattened and assistant coach Harvey cheer for them. a.m. at Edison Intermediate School. If you’re ‘Rookie of the Year’ bench and that was very important resulted in a two-point jumper and Gerber thought Zorge should check him Daurio — who 20 minutes earlier had any kind of WHS fan, this will be a “BLUE PHILADELPHIA – St. Joseph’s because it bought us minutes to get five successful free throws ending the out. Zorge looked down, folded the player’s passed on an opportunity to rest for a OUT” day and everybody should be there our starters back. Even the kids who segment of the “Zazzali Show.” Law arms across his chest, put a daisy on him better shot at winning the breaststroke to dressed in blue to watch what is potentially University freshman Hillary and said, “Get the debris off the field.” swim on a 200-freestyle relay so that one of the best teams ever at WHS. Klimowicz (Scotch Plains-Fanwood did not get in; they come to practice, hit three points and Benovengo nailed Remember this was 1960, not 2005!) three teammates would have a shot at Anybody who doesn’t want to see Jay High School Class of 2005) was they work hard, they push the other one from the stripe. Jaichon blocked While the late Norm (Nemo) Koury breaking the school record and maybe Anderson, Tom Bonard, Brandon Cuba, named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year kids and they stay ready to play hard a critical shot at the end of the game. usually gets credit for calling his players earning All-American status — walked Mike Diaz, Craig Ellis, Josh Gerckens, in women’s basketball. when they need to go in there.” “After our win with Mendham, we “cake eaters,” it has come to The Den’s alone at the far end of the pool. Just before Dave Kaplow, Jayshawn King, Mike Klimowicz leads the Hawks in re- The Raiders found the basket with came out with so much intensity, it attention that several years before Koury he got to the team’s area, he stopped, Murray, Tom Ricciuti, Alec Zierler and bounds (7.4 per game) and blocks an eight-point tear in the opening just carried over,” said Zazzali. “We was hired (1962), Zorge was telling his looked into the packed balcony and Co. go after the first sectional title in 18 (54), while ranking third in scoring at quarter and surged to a 13-5 lead at knew this was going to be physical football and jayvee baseball players about shouted, “FIELD.” A couple seconds later, years and the first state title ever is just not 9.1 points per game. The 6-foot-2 cen- the buzzer. Zazzali netted six points, and we had to play at our pace and flushing his son’s birthday cake down the a faint “west” could be heard from the a true Blue Devil! Mains swished in four, Kaye nailed a that’s what we did. We always play toilet and “getting the hell out of this middle of the stands. Again Daurio yelled DID YOU KNOW … ter entered the A-10 Championship on cake-eating town.” “FIELD.” This time the “WesT” was That Randy Winn, who could be a March 3-5 seventh in the conference jumper from inside the paint and zone unless the situation calls for us Anyhow, if Schneider, who was North louder. Daurio: FIELD. Balcony: WEST. starting outfielder on Team USA at the in rebounding and second in blocks. Benovengo converted from the stripe. to go man. We pack it in and end up Plainfield’s athletic director from 1958 Within seconds, the Westfield parents in World Baseball Classic, is the son of Her 54 blocks this season rank 10th In the second quarter, sloppy ball getting fouls, as you saw tonight.” until 1979, or Gardner had taken the WHS the balcony were joined by archrival Dwight Winn, WHS Class of 1962. all-time in Saint Joseph’s program his- handling by the Raiders proved costly Commenting on her record-high scor- job, would they have brought their own Bridgewater-Raritan parents, chanting Dwight was one of the finest all-around tory and is the second highest single- as the Tigers roared with five unan- ing game, she added, “When I hit my staff with them? Would Gary Kehler have “WEST” to Daurio’s “FIELD.” Soon it athletes ever at WHS. season mark for a Hawk. swered points. Zazzali, however, re- first couple of shots it was a real big even been hired as an assistant football was the team’s famous “field-WEST- And offensive tackle Jeff Backus, son A seven-time A-10 Rookie of the loaded and bucketed seven points, confidence booster so I just kept on and head wrestling coach? Imagine life in FIELD-west-FIELD-WEST-field” chant. of Bill Backus, WHS Class of 1967, was Week, the third highest mark in confer- including a 3-pointer at the whistle, shooting. In the game, I thought Mains Westfield in the 1960s and ’70s without Athletes like Pat Daurio come along named the Detroit Lions’ “franchise” and Mains fired in five points ending had an awesome game; Jackie came up “GK,” Dick Zimmer, the 4-2, the 7-end once, maybe twice, in a coach’s lifetime. player for 2006. ence history, Klimowicz was named to over, and … actually, it’s impossible to Even though he had come up hundredths The Devil’s Den appears Thursday in the 15th Annual Hawk Classic All- the half, 25-17, Raiders. big rebounding and Loni hit when we imagine life without that, especially if of a second short of a state individual The Westfield Leader during the scholas- Tournament Team. She is the second South Plainfield took a 32-31 lead needed it. We all stepped it up.” you lived it. championship minutes earlier, he felt the tic sports season. Contact us with com- Hawk to earn A-10 Rookie of the Year, late in the third quarter. Santiago Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 13 12 11 13 49 But when Schneider and Gardner came need to get his school’s relay fired up for ments, suggestions or trivia questions at joining the 1999 recipient Susan Moran. struck with eight points, however So. Plainfield 5 12 16 12 45 to their fork in the road, they decided to go its final swim. [email protected]. Go Devils!

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FINE INAGURAL ICE HOCKEY SEASON…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School JV ice hockey team finished second in the regular season in their division. N. Hunterdon Ladies Stump SPF JV Icemen Finish Second in Division Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil B’ballers, 70-42 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High TOUGH OFFENSIVELY AND DEFENSIVELY…Raider Robert Lewis, No. 2, pulled down 10 rebounds and put up 12 School’s newest Raider team, the points in the 51-32 victory over the Blue Streaks in the first round of the North Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 tournament. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 hockey-playing Icemen, completed their inaugural regular season in sec- “They were a well-polished team. swered with a 3-pointer, and Miller ond place in their 10-team JV divi- YOUNG NETS 16 PTS.; LEWIS, BAYARD GET 12 EACH We scouted them and I think our girls followed with a lay-up and a free sion heading into the playoffs. went out and played very hard. It’s throw to end the quarter, 53-24. The Raiders prepared themselves just that they were a better team to- The final quarter resulted in a for the championship run with a high- night,” said Blue Devil Head Coach tradeoff of points with the Blue Dev- profile helper, Sergei Starikov, co- Raider B’ball Boys Discharge Joe Marino. “They were outstand- ils holding a slight, 18-17, edge. Miller owner of New Jersey’s youth hockey ing! Tewksbury! We thought we could hit five of her free throws and two lay- organization Penguins and a former shut her down and Gabby O’Leary ups, while O’Leary hit her third 3- Devils defensive star. Starikov who is did a nice job of shutting her down. pointer and added a 2-pointer. Hilary loaded with Gold Medals for win- But those other girls hit also.” Murray, Hatalla and Mary Kate ning eight World Championships and Blue Streaks in Sections, 51-32 Blue Devil sophomore Erin Miller Townsend each netted four points in Olympic tournaments, led the Raid- (6 rebounds, 2 assists) led all scoring the quarter for the Lionesses, Sarah ers’ practice together with their head By FRED LECOMTE exceptional defense. They took away vantage. Lewis and Dougher hit four with 20 points, including two 3- Vanderveen scored three points and coach, Pete Haubruck, and goalie Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times our deep scoring threat but other guys points each and Young had three while pointers. Miller, who netted nine of Kayleigh Nydick added two. coach, Greg Tsinker. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High stepped up. Sean stepped up and Brian Bayard and Garrett each added two. her points in the fourth quarter, had “They are a well-coached team. Starikov’s judgment following the School boys’ basketball team sapped stepped up. Lewis, he just gives us a The Raiders broke loose to outscore much success from the free throw You can see that it is a good program practice: “They have great potential the energy out of the Warren Hills lot of energy and he stepped up. DJ the Blue Streak, 15-6, in the fourth line, hitting 8-for-9. Sophomore Gab and I think the coach had them ready and already fit right into the fine Blue Streaks, 51-32, in the first round Garrett came off the bench and added quarter. Lewis sank six points, in- O’Leary (3 rebounds, 3 assists) for us,” said Marino. reputation the Scotch Plains-Fanwood of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group more energy by getting loose balls cluding 4-for 4 from the free throw banged in three 3-pointers and fin- Westfield 10 6 8 18 42 has earned with its numerous sport 3 tournament in Scotch Plains on and getting on the ground, so it was a line. Young bucketed five points, 3- ished with 11 points. Juniors Casey N. Hunterdon 19 18 16 17 70 programs.” February 28. true team effort.” for-4 from the stripe. Dougher hit a El Koury (3 rebounds) and Katie Raider senior guard Robert Lewis The Raiders opened up the game base line jumper and Bayard added Cronen (3 rebounds) sank five and controlled the glass, taking down 10 with stifling defense under the glass two free throws. four points, respectively, and fresh- rebounds, and pushed in 12 points. by Young and Lewis. Dougher and “It’s States time! It’s my first time man Tara Handza scored two points. Sean Young led the offensive machine Bayard forced five Blue Streak turn- being here and it will be my last, so it’s Danielle Infantino had three re- with 16 points but also grabbed eight overs. Offensively, Dougher connected time to step it up as a senior and be a bounds and LeaAnne Skorge had rebounds, handed out two assists and from down town, Young rolled in a lay leader out there,” said Lewis. “Along two. had two swipes. Junior guard Greg up and a free throw, Lewis tossed in a with the rest of the seniors, we want to The 14-10 Blue Devils got caught Bayard pumped in 12 points, includ- base-line jumper and Bayard netted a make sure that the younger kids are up in a fast-paced tempo and commit- ing two 3-pointers, handed out four two-pointer for a 10-4 lead. able to go on and get that great experi- ted several fouls in the first quarter – assists and had three steals. Sopho- It was a sleepwalker type of a sec- ence so that they’ll be stronger next two by Miller. The Lions who went to more guard Brian Dougher had nine ond quarter as both teams shot poorly year. We did not know what to expect, the line hit 8-for-9 and sparked a 14- points, three rebounds and four steals. and searched for offensive weaponry. so it was about us coming out and 0 run before Miller sank a 3-pointer Stifling defensive tactics by Lewis, The Raiders looked to capitalize off playing the way we play. We have tons to end the quarter, 19-10. Young and Dougher resulted in 10 long-range hits but stiff Blue Streak of scorers on the team. I had opportu- A lesson was learned, with refer- turnovers. Warren Hills got 13 points aggressive play caused several mis- nities, saw them and took them.” ence to fouling, in the second quarter from Phil Jacobson. fires. Bayard, however, successfully Doherty added, “We think that we but the Lionesses went on a rampage “They came out a little nervous pulled the trigger with a 3-pointers have a chance to win the sectional but of thievery that paid off in another 14- playing in their first state tournament and a pull-up jumper and Young added the big test comes against Number 1 0 run that also ended when Miller game and that got to them a little bit a lay up as the Raiders maintained a seed Colonia in their place. There sank her second 3-pointer but the offensively but we then started play- 19-13 advantage at halftime. will be a lot of energy, it will be a margin swelled to 37-16 by halftime. ing the way we were playing all year,” The Raiders returned to the floor tough one but we’re looking forward The Lionesses added an 11-0 run in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Raider Head Coach Brian composed in the second half and got the to it.” the third quarter, which was ended by GETTING THE PASS THROUGH…Blue Devil Tara Handza, No. 5, passes the Doherty. “We turned people over, job done early with an 8-1 run, then Warren Hills 4 9 13 6 32 O’Leary’s 3-pointer. Tagliareni an- ball past Lady Lion defender Hilary Murray. started hitting shots and we played extended the lead to grab a 17-13 ad- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 9 17 15 51

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Raiders Qualify Three Matmen, Blue Devils Qualify One For Trip to NJSIAA Wrestling Tournament in Atlantic City

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the severity of his injury, he Raider Keith Baker (215), after los- will not be able to compete ing in the quarterfinals, fell to Stas at AC. Zhilinsky (Colonia) in the Gano defeated Ben wrestlebacks. Raider heavyweight Joe McNeil of Parsippany Hills Foote won a 15-3, major decision (PH), 5-0, in the 119-lb over Madison’s (Mad) Will White in quarterfinals then dropped a the preliminaries before falling to 6-2 decision to Johnson’s second-seeded Brad McLaren of Co- (ALJ) Anthony Priore in the lumbia (Colu) in the quarters. Foote semis. In the wrestlebacks, then fell to Irvington’s (I) Tom Weaver Gano nipped Ryan Stuart of in the wrestlebacks. Watchung Hills (WH), 1-0, The state tournament begins its to earn a showdown with preliminary round at 5 p.m. followed Seton Hall Prep’s (SHP) Tom by the pre-quarterfinals at 7 p.m. on Eidel. Late in the third pe- Friday. Quarterfinals and wrestleback riod, Gano scored a reversal rounds one and two begin at 10 a.m. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and used a Mallory to a on Saturday, and the semifinals and GOOD ON HIS FEET…Raider Pat Mineo, right, prepares to take South Jimmy John maneuver to pin wrestleback rounds three and four Plainfield’s Nick Dorey to the mat in the 140-lb final bout. him in 5:25. begin at 5 p.m. On Sunday, the conso- “It was a good match. We lation finals begin at 10 a.m. and the went back-and-forth on bot- championships begin at 2 p.m. tom. I just took advantage of CHAMPIONSHIPS: his mistake and pinned him 103: — Patrick Hunter (SoP) d Ken with a Mallory. This feels Knapp (Br), 5-0 great, accomplishing my 112: — Frank Perelli (Del) md Rick Chan- dler (Mill), 16-7 goal to get to Atlantic City. I 119: — Billy Ashnault (SoP) d Anthony can’t wait to get down there,” Priore (ALJ), 9-2 expressed Gano. 125: — Mike Grey (Del) d Jim Conroy Three-time state champ (SoP), 14-7 130: — Trevor Melde (Del) tf Bryan Hunt David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mike Grey (125-lbs) of (SoP), 23-8, 5:56 LIGHTNING STRIKING TWICE…Blue Devil Andrew Shaffer, right, squares off a second Delbarton (Del) won his 135: — Tyler Riccio (WH) d Mike Jakubik time with New Providence’s Larry Peotter in the 145-lb bout for third place. In the fourth Region 3 title and two- (SoP), 9-2 quarterfinals, Shaffer pinned him in 5:58. This time he won, 6-4. time state champ Darrion 140: — Nick Dorey (SoP) d Pat Mineo (SPF), 13-7 said Mineo. Dorey caught him with a lateral drop Caldwell (152-lbs) of Rahway won 145: — Shane Riccio (WH) d Ed McCray In the championship bout with (5-point move) and badly injured his his third. Alex Caruso (WH – 160- (SoP), 4-2 South Plainfield’s Nick Dorey, Mineo right arm. Mineo still attempted to lbs) and Pat Hogan (Cranford – 171- 152: — Darrion Caldwell (R) d Seth scored two takedowns, a reversal and finish the bout but yielded another lbs) each claimed their third region Podhoritz (Millburn), 9-3 160: — Alex Caruso (WH) d McPaul an escape to have a 7-5 lead late in the three points when he was caught in a crowns. Frank Perelli (Del – 112-lbs) Ogbonna (HP), 5-1 third period but disaster struck when cradle to drop a 13-7 decision. Due to and heavyweight Andre Neblett (R) 171: — Pat Hogan (Cr) d Kyle Kaufmann each claimed their second re- (Mad), 6-0 gion crown. 189: — Tim Ludke (Ch) d Kevin Crilley David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils John Barnes (112), (SoP), 7-4 ON HIS WAY TO AC…Raider Sal Gano, top, puts the finishing touches on Seton 215: — Jesse Boyden (Br) md Ken Hall Prep’s Tom Eidel in the 119-lb third place bout. See picture on page 16 Sam Reichback (119), Matt Simms (PH), 12-3 Kamel (130) and Steve Hwt: — Andre Neblett (R) d Brad Cruikshank (215) and Raiders McLaren (Colum), 7-2 Mike Ferrara (112), Rob Desiato THIRD PLACE BOUTS: (135), Dave DeNichilo (152) and 103: — Greg Pollock (Millburn) d Mike Sarfati (N. Plainfield), 4-2 OT Joe Bachi (160) lost in the pre- 112: — Mohamed Abdelhady (Morristown) liminary round. Raider Trevor d Rahman Furquan (Eliz), 3-2 Cannon and Blue Devil Colin 119: — Sal Gano (SPF) p Tom Eidel MacKay dropped their 125-lb (SHP), 5:25 125: — Evan Galipeau (PH) p Mike Wil- quarterfinal bouts then met in the liams (Plainfield), 3:07 wrestlebacks where MacKay 130: — Dario Marcelli (HP) d Mike won, 8-4. MacKay then was elimi- Boccellari (NPr), 7-5 nated by Evan Galipeau (PH). 135: — Frank Davis (Mad) p Dan Coppola (SHP), 3:22 Raider Ricky Olsson ad- 140: — Mike Trippler (Motown) d Tom vanced to the quarterfinals where Corigliano (PH), 7-6 he was defeated by Mike 145: — Andrew Shaffer (W) d Larry Boccellari (NPr). After receiv- Peotter (NPr), 6-4 152: — Matt Meyerkopf (HP) d Matt ing a forfeit, Olsson was stopped, Regan (Boonton), 3-2 15-3, by Dario Marcelli of 160: — Mark Wagner (SoP) d Eric Hanover Park (HP). Blue Devil Bergman (SHP), 6-3 Mark Boyd (160-lbs) wrestled 171: — Shedrick Goodridge (R) d Brendan Ard (WH), 9-8 well in a 10-1 defeat to McPaul 189: — Nick Giannaci (SPF) d Alec Ogbonna (HP – ranked fourth in Kociski (Par), 2-1 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the state) then was edged, 7-6, 215: — Stas Zhilinsky (Colonia) p Trevor WAITING FOR THE WHISTLE…Blue Devil Mark Boyd, top, and Brearley’s Hany by Brearley’s (Br) Hany Martin (NPr), 1:54 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hwt: — Tom Weaver (I) d Hafis Williams QUITE AN ENTANGLEMENT…Raider Trevor Cannon, front, attempts to free ElSheikh wait for the whistle in their 160-lb bout. ElSheikh in the wrestlebacks. (Eliz), 10-4 himself from the grasp of Blue Devil Colin MacKay in the 125-lb wrestlebacks.

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Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue West • 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 9, 2006 Page 15 Westfield Y Swimmers Excel At Silver State Championship On February 18 and 19 the 13&14 Female – Alice Li (2nd Westfield YMCA swim team had 100-free, 4th 50-free and 200 free, many fine performances at the State 15th 100-fly). Emily Budnick (4th Silver championships at Gloucester 100-free, 8th 100-breast, 11th 200- Institute of Technology. free, 13th 200-breast). Kelsey Wilson 9-10 Girls – Alexandri Korba (1st (14th 100-fly, 15th 200-IM). Megan 200-free, 2nd 200-IM, 50-back, 11th Boersig (12th 100-breast). Lyndsey 50 breast). Caitlin Caroll took 9th in Anderson, Boersig, Jill Ceasrine and 100-free, as did Catherine Kerr in the Li placed fourth in the 200-medley 100-IM. Courtney Hahn, Carroll, relay, while the 200-free relay of Korbia and Kerr placed sixth in the Boersig, Anderson, Wilson and Li 200-medley relay. finished 12th. 9-10 Boys – Tommy Pyle took first in 13&14 Male – Andrew Cordeiro 100-fly. Daniel Myers (2nd 100-fly, 4th placed 13th in the 100-free. Coline 100-breast, 12th 100-IM). Pyle, Myers, Terwelp, Cordeiro, Dorian MAT CHAMPION…Brian Lapham, top, of Scotch Plains won the South Jersey Ryan Thomas and David Adsit finished Bogdanovski and Carson Foley placed Wrestling Association 75-lb Bantam state championship in Wildwood on Febru- eighth in the 200-medley relay. 10th in the 200-medley relay and ary 19. 11-12 Girls – Lizzie Stellar (1st seventh in the 200-free relay. 100-IM, 2nd 100-Free, 9th 100-back, 15 to 18 – Ruth Stoddard, Cathryn 12th 50-free). Margaux Fleschler (6th Winchester, Annie O’Neill and St. Helen’s Hoop Boys Reach 50-free, 9th 100-free, 14th 200-free). Michelle Jablons placed sixth in the Kylie Bangs placed second in the 400-free relay. Winchester, Maegen 100-back, while Meg Kaveney placed Foley, Jablons and O’Neill placed sev- State Catholic HS Final Four 10th in the 50-fly and 15th in the 50- enth in the 200-free relay. Caitlyn Oster, free. Amanda Adsit (11th 50-fly, 12- Foley, Ilene Goodman and Alex Roll St Helen’s high-school boys bas- points a game and was named a First th 100 fly). Emma Franks finished finished 13th in the 200-medley relay. ketball team made the final four best Team All-Tournament selection. Se- high school Catholic League basket- niors Eric Scrudato and Mike Manders TAKING FIRST PLACE…Last weekend three students from Karate N Motion 13th in the 100-free, while Abby Pires in Westfield won first place at Green’s Best of The Best Martial Arts Tournament finished 16th in the 100-breast. Brian Lapham Grabs ball teams in the state but fell one were named to the Second Team all in East Orange. Brown belt Matt Ciarrocca, right, and yellow belt Daniel Fleschler, Kaveney, Krysta Huber and game short of its expectations by fall- defensive unit, junior Dan Melillo Shorrock, left, both local Westfield students, placed first in the sparring compe- Franks finished fifth in 200-free re- SJ Jr. Mat Crown ing in the state semifinals, 65-56, to was named to the Honorable Mention tition. Brendan Salazar, center, placed first in weapons kata and third in open lay, while Franks, Meghan Meyers, Brian Lapham, a third grader at St. Mary’s of Medford on March 5. rebounding team, junior Scott Dyer hand kata. Kaveney and Fleschler placed 12th in Coles Elementary School who Although St. Helen’s shot a re- was named a Third Team All Tourna- the 200-medley relay. wrestles for the Scotch Plains Jr. Raid- spectable 43 percent (19-for-44) from ment selection and senior Mike 11-12 Boys – Michael Rizzio (2nd ers in the Central Jersey Midget Wres- the floor, they were out rebounded Amjody and sophomore Bobby CJA Cheerleaders Qualify 100-back and 50-fly, 3rd 100-IM, 16th tling League, which are coached by offensively and defensively, which Molson were named to the Sixth Man 50-breast). Jonathan Drori (3rd 100- Mike Ridge, Steve Cannon and Kevin translated into 12 fewer shot opportu- honorable mention unit. For World Championships free, 4th 50-free, 5th 50-breast, 10th Morrison, won the South Jersey Wres- nities than their opponents. The addi- With five returning juniors and three 100-IM). Sean Clark (2nd 100-free, 6th tling Association State Champion- tional shots told the tale of victory for sophomores all gaining valuable ex- The Central Jersey All Stars be the best of the best,” says Romero. 200-IM, 10th 50-back). Brennan Haley ships (75-lb Bantam) in Wildwood the Medford squad. perience and playing time this sea- (CJA), a national championship “We train to compete. Our athletes (2nd 50-back, 9th 50-fly). Ryan Hobson on February 19. Leading all scorers in the tourna- son, St. Helen’s figures to be in the competitive cheerleading team, re- are responsible for a certain level of placed fourth in the 100-fly. Dan Pesin Brian qualified for the USA Wres- ment was St. Helen’s senior guard hunt for the State Championship cently swept their divisions with intensity while training.” finished seventh in the 100-IM and tling, NJ Federation State Tourna- Woody Handza, who averaged 22 crown again next season. all-four competing levels, taking Lateness or missing practice is Kevin Oster placed 13th in the 50-back. ment by finishing first in the qualifier home first place at Quest For The not tolerated, nor is gossiping, stay- Oster, Drori, Rizzo and Hobson fin- at Union, one of eight regional quali- Best’s competition at Brookdale ing out late, sleepovers during com- ished fifth in the 200-medley relay, as fying tournaments around the state. Community College. In addition, petition season, imbibing alcohol, did Haley, Pesin, Drori and Aris The State Tournament will be held on Integrity, honesty, attention to the Junior Prep level was Grand unsafe Internet use or any other Psyhojos in the 200-free relay. March 25 at Union High School. Champion of 48 teams and the Youth unsavory behavior. detail, and follow-through is the level was Grand Champion of 28 “The wins are not what we’re all teams. about. They’re just the result of ev- JCC Blue 7/8th Boys Rumble foundation of my business. Please Earlier last month, CJA qualified erything else we do,” said Romero. for The Final Destination, a tele- call me for the personal and vised competition held in Baltimore On a Hot Streak in Hoops in May that brings together top All Adult Players Sought Star level cheerleading teams from Coming from an on again/off again Wheeler each scored six points. professional service you deserve. th around the world who will compete For Baseball League season, to date the JCC Blue 7/8 The next outing for the team was grade basketball team is emerging as for the title –the World’s Best! Adult (18+) recreational base- against Passaic, who prior to their All Star cheerleaders do not cheer ball players are wanted for the a force to be reckoned with in both the game with JCC Blue, was undefeated for a team, but cheer for themselves Amateur Baseball Association of Garden State League and JCC in the JCC League. The final score in Mary Ellen O’Boyle, Broker Associate at local and national cheer compe- New Jersey. There are multiple Leagues. that game was an amazing 50-39, (908) 233-5347, Direct Dial titions. Their two-minute and 30- leagues in northern and central The boys defeated Westfield Blue, with JCC Blue taking the win. GUCAR President 2003—2004 47-45. Zach Flanzman pumped in 17 On February 23, the JCC Blue team second routines combine cheering, New Jersey. [email protected] gymnastics and dance in routines All positions and skill levels points, Mitch McNamara had 14 hosted returning rivals from last year, that are as terrifying as they are wanted. Games are played on points and Alex Brass netted eight Basking Ridge. Once again the Blue exciting to watch. weekends. Please view points. team poured on the heat. Flanzman The JCC Blue team trounced scored a record 25 points, Stein sank According to CJA team members, www.AllStarTeamStats.com/ Central Jersey’s success at the All Clifton, 62-31. Once again, Flanzman 10 points, McNamara put up nine aba or call Jason @ 201-873- Star level is due to founder and 3349 or email Larry at (22 points) and McNamara (11 points) points and Michael Reisenberg had head coach Patty Ann Romero’s [email protected] for played to win. Brandon Wheeler six points. The Blue got full support tough coaching style. more details. showed his talent, scoring 10 points, of teammates Brandon and Ryan Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, W. · (908) 233-0065 “All Star cheering is supposed to and Greg Stein, Brass and Ryan Wheeler and Adam Offitzer.

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Girls Softball League (3rd to 8th 21, 23. Classes are held Tuesdays grades). This is a basic instructional and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 league is based on teaching skills and a.m. at the Towne House in Green drills in a non-competitive format. Forest Park. Class size is limited. Teams will be formed and practices The fee is $5 for residents and $10 and games will be played on town- for non-residents. ship ballfields twice a week. Leagues Line Dancing. Sandy and Lou will depend upon registration num- Smehil teach this class. The line bers. Parent volunteers are needed to dance class will now take place on coach. Umpires are w anted. Please, Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. no requests for team placement. The Classes are at the Towne House in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times season runs from April 15 to June 10. Green Forest Park and run through WAITING FOR THE FINALS…Wrestling fans await the beginning of the Registration runs until March 16 and March 27. Fees are $15 for resi- Chris Delafuente and Kylie Fraser of Westfield Region 3 wrestling championship round at Union High School on March 4. costs $65. dents and $20 for non-residents. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Senior Aerobics. Session 1 has Adult Self Defense taught by been slated for March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, Sensei Alan. Learn basic self-de- Westfield Swimmers Qualify NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES fense techniques in this class. A 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 PUBLIC NOTICE minimum of 10 people are needed At NJ Senior States Meet TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS for the class. Classes are on Tues- SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et PLANNING BOARD days from 6 to 7 p.m. through March Kylie Fraser, 16, and Chris De La onds off my best time and missed the seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the 28 at the Towne House. Registration Fuente, 15, both of Westfield, re- cut by .04. At finals, my coaches and tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 3/23/06 and Planning board of the Township of Scotch is $50. opened and read for: cently achieved USA Swimming Sec- teammates were cheering so hard Plains will hold a Public Hearing on March Jazzercize. There is a special offer tional times at the New Jersey Senior for me that it made me go even Median Cross Over Protection Contract #6, Contract No. SWI033162 Various 27, 2006, Municipal Building, 430 Park of eight weeks for $88 and morning locations on Rt I-78 & I-80, Townships of Springfield, Milburn, Mt. Olive, Avenue at 8:00 pm in Council Chambers States Championship Meet held Feb- faster. I somehow took another two Jefferson, Rockaway, Wharton Borough, Montville & Fairfield Borough to hear the application of West End Farm classes are now offered. Each 60- ruary 17-19 at Seton Hall University. seconds off.” Union, Essex and Morris Estates, LLC, 1920 & 1926 West Broad minute class offers a blend of jazz Fraser achieved sectional cuts in De La Fuente attained sectional Federal Project No: STP-080-5(066) Street, Block 10301, Lots 2 & 3, R-2 Zone dance and exercise science choreo- 200-backstroke with a time of 2:09.77 cuts in 100-butterfly with a time of DP NO: 06103 which proposes to subdivide the two lots graphed to today’s hottest music, in- into three conforming lots, with a new cul- and in 200-butterfly with a time of 53.99 and in 200-butterfly with a Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. de-sac and three new single-family dwell- cluding Top 40, jazz, country, funk 17:27. 2:11.29. She finished fourth in both time of 2:00.94 to finish in third and ings. There are no variances requested and classics. Classes are available: events. Women’s Sectional qualify- seventh places, respectively. Men’s Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects; bidders must register with with this application. the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of contract Mondays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 7-8 ing times are 2:11.89 for 200-back- Sectional qualifying times are 54.09 All interested persons may be present p.m., Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m., execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as soon as and be heard. The file pertaining to this stroke and 2:13.49 for 200-butterfly. in the 100-butterfly and 2:01.49 in possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. application is in the Office of the Planning Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et After the races, Fraser said, “I’ve the 200-butterfly. Both swimmers are Board and is available for public inspec- and 6-7 p.m., Thursdays from 7-8 been trying to make a sectional cut now qualified to swim at the Speedo seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, tion during regular office hours. Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. p.m. , Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 for two years. My coaches at BAC Championship Meet at Harvard Uni- Barbara Horev a.m. Please register with Bernadette The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Secretary to the Planning Board told me I was ready but I didn’t versity on March 9-12. U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the 1 T - 3/9/06, The Times Fee: $20.40 at Scotch Hills. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to really think that I had a chance in the De La Fuente and Fraser attend 200-back because fly has always Westfield High School and are mem- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. been my best stroke. In the morning bers of the Senior Team at Berkeley Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION preliminaries, I took almost four sec- Aquatic Club in Berkeley Heights website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES coached by Jim Wood. instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 PUBLIC NOTICE download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Club Offers Activities Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et PLANNING BOARD OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield For Hikers, Cyclists following locations: tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 3/23/06 and Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 opened and read for: COUNTY – The Union County March 6, 2006 memorialized the following Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Hiking Club offers a variety of hiking Rt. 1 & 9 (6) - Magnolia Avenue, Contract No. UNI961492; Bridge Replacement; Board action taken on February 6, 2006: 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and bicycling activities on a regular 3 T - 2/23/06, 3/2/06 and 3/9/06, The Leader Fee: $208.08 Federal Project No: BRM-7520(103) 05-17(V) SUZEYES, LLC, 518 basis, most of which take place in DP NO: 06104 WESTFIELD AVENUE, BLOCK 3010, LOT 5 SEEKING PRE- central and northern New Jersey. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. LIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR Membership dues are $10 per year. 17:27. SITE PLAN APPROVAL WITH Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects; bidders must register with For a complimentary six-month VARIANCES. APPLICANT schedule, interested persons are asked the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of contract SEEKS TO CONVERT EXIST- execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as soon as ING TWO-FAMILY HOUSE to call (908) 527-4900. possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. INTO PROFESSIONAL OF- Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et FICE FOR AN PUBLIC NOTICE seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, OPTHAMOLOGY PRACTICE. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. ALSO APPLICANT PRO- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 POSES TO CONSTRUCT A U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the SECOND FLOOR ADDITION, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to REMOVE A GARAGE, meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on RECONFIGURE THE EXIST- ment of the Township of Scotch Plains the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. ING PARKING AREA, CON- held on March 3, 2006, the following deci- Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express STRUCT A FREE STANDING sion of the Board was memorialized: website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the SIGN AND MAKE VARIOUS Denied a Use Variance to Viacom Out- instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and OTHER IMNPROVEMENTS door, Inc. for the installation of a 378- download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to RELATED TO LANDSCAPING, square-foot outdoor advertising sign at the download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. LIGHTING, ETC. Approved property located at 201 Union Avenue Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT with conditions. (Block 1902, Lot 01), Scotch Plains. OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the Kenneth B. Marsh Linda M. Lies following locations: Secretary Board Secretary 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 1 T - 3/9/06, The Leader Fee: $28.05 1 T - 3/9/06, The Times Fee: $14.28 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 3 T - 2/23/06, 3/2/06 and 3/9/06, The Leader Fee: $198.90 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETINGS (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) BOROUGH OF FANWOOD *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* PLANNING BOARD TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Public Meeting The Planning Board of the Borough of Fanwood has scheduled a Special Meet- DATE OF MEETING: March 28, 2006 ing for Monday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM to be LOCATION: Administration Building held at Fanwood Borough Hall, Mayor and Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Av- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 enue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 7:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is review and TIME: 7:00 p.m. possible approval of the Housing Element PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will recognize the Girls Varsity of the Fanwood Master Plan. 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908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 9, 2006 Page 17 Menendez, Lautenberg Push NJDOT Emergency Truck For Relief In Final Budget Access Rules Take Effect WASHINGTON – New Jersey “The AMT would mean a substan- TRENTON — Acting Commis- truck access rules in response to the U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and tial tax increase for millions of tax- sioner Kris Kolluri on February 28 U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Frank R. Lautenberg have called on payers – many will pay more than announced that the New Jersey De- opinion that declared New Jersey’s House and Senate leaders to formal- $1,000 in additional taxes if the cur- partment of Transportation’s previous truck access rules unconsti- ize AMT tax relief in the fiscal year rent AMT exemption is not ex- (NJDOT) proposed emergency regu- tutional. Under the previous regula- 2007 budget, thereby saving over tended,” the New Jersey lawmakers lations that identify state roadways tions, interstate trucks were required one million New Jerseyans from the wrote. “In our State of New Jersey, suitable for 102-inch wide trucks are to use the National Network, which is “stealth” alternative minimum tax, more than a million taxpayers are in effect. comprised primarily of the Interstate according to a press release from expected to face the AMT this year if “These rules protect motorists’ system. Trucks were allowed off the Sen. Menendez. Congress does not act. That means safety by restricting truck traffic as National Network only when seeking Without passage of AMT relief, nearly one in three taxpayers in New NJDOT continues its legal fight for a reasonable access to food, fuel, re- one in three New Jersey taxpayers Jersey would be subject to the AMT.” statewide truck ban,” said Acting pairs or rest. Under these regulations, will find themselves facing an unex- The alternative minimum tax was Commissioner Kolluri. “Without the intrastate trucks could use both the pected tax increase this year, in many originally designed to ensure that emergency rules, 102-inch wide National Network and the New Jer- cases more than $1,000, according people making more than $200,000 PROUD TO BE A MARINE…U.S. Marine Private First Class Sean Flynn of trucks could lawfully travel on virtu- sey Access Network, comprised pri- to the press release. paid some income tax, but because it Rahway speaks with, from left to right, Dylan Bonina, Louis Molinari, Scott ally any road in the state, regardless marily of state highways, since these “Already burdened by the rising was never indexed for inflation, each McCarrol and Eugene Rawles while paying a visit to Kelly Delfino’s class at of whether the roads are physically trucks had either an origin or destina- costs of education, health care, and year it captures more and more Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield. The students in Mrs. Delfino’s class suited for such vehicles.” tion, or both, within New Jersey. home ownership, the last thing New middle class families unless it is wrote to PFC Flynn while he was in boot camp. PFC Flynn, who completed boot The proposed rules permit 102- The American Truck Association Jersey families need is a ‘stealth tax’ changed by Congress. camp in February, visited the students to thank them for their support and to talk to them about being a Marine. inch trucks to travel exclusively on (ATA) and U.S. Xpress, Inc. chal- increase,” Sen. Menendez said. “Our The respective Senate and House state, interstate and county roads that lenged these regulations on the Weichertfirst priority should be to protect committees are beginning “confer- feature lane widths of at least 11 feet, grounds that they violate the Com- middle class American families.” ence negotiations” to reconcile bud- Therapist to Speak To Mothers Group shoulders and geometric configura- merce Clause of the U.S. Constitu- “The AMT hits New Jerseyans get proposals from both chambersWeichert of tions suitable to safely accommodate tion. In March 2004, the court ruled harder than any other state. If we do Congress. The Senate’s tax recon- FANWOOD – The Union County the chapter’s activities, which include large trucks. The 102-inch wide stan- in favor of the ATA, but allowed a stay not act, over a million hard working ciliation bill, passed last November, Chapter of Mothers & More will host mom-and-tot outings, mom’s night dard truck may detour off the autho- of New Jersey’s regulations pending people in New Jersey will be forced protected middle class families from Sherri Hewitt, a physical therapist, at out, playgroups, a book club and a rized routes only to the extent neces- an appeal. On February 21, the U.S. to pay higher taxes as a result of additional taxation through the al- its meeting on Wednesday, March 15, craft club, among other offerings. sary to bypass road closings and route Third Circuit Court of Appeals is- skewed Republican tax policies,” ternative minimum tax. The House at 8 p.m. at the Fanwood Recreation A national, non-profit organiza- restrictions such as weight or vertical sued an opinion on that appeal and said Senator Lautenberg. bill does not offer such protections, Center, located at Forest Road Park in tion, Mothers & More champions clearance limits. declared the rules unconstitutional. In a letter Weichertto Senators Chuck according to the press release. Fanwood. the value and necessity of all moth- The emergency rule is effective Under the direction of Governor Jon Grassley and Max Baucus, chair- Sen. Menendez last month offered Ms. Hewitt will discuss the risk ers’ work to society, both paid and immediately. Its permanent counter- S. Corzine, NJDOT will appeal this man and ranking member of the Sen- an amendment to the tax reconcilia- factors, symptoms and physical unpaid, within and outside of the part, filed concurrently, will appear decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, a ate Finance Committee, and to Rep- tion bill before the Senate, explain- therapy treatments available for fe- home. For more information about in the Monday, March 20, issue of the DOT spokesman said. resentatives Bill Thomas and Charles ing that alternative minimum tax re- male urinary incontinence. The meet- this meeting or Mothers & More, New Jersey Register. The public may The proposed rule and a map de- Rangel, chairman and ranking mem- lief for middle class families should ing is open to the public. please call Micheel at (908) 620- comment on the rule through Wednes- picting roadways affected by the rule ber of the House Ways and Means replace tax cuts on dividends and Interested persons also will have 3202 or Marilyn at (908) 568-2633 day, April 19. are available at www.state.nj.us/trans- Committee, respectively, Sens. capital gains. an opportunity to learn more about or visit mothersandmore.org. NJDOT proposed the emergency portation/. Menendez and Lautenberg said over one million New Jerseyans could face an additional $1,000 in new taxes if AMTWeichert relief is not passed. Kimberley Aslanian Haley

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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Page 18 Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CHILDCARE WANTED HELP WANTED HOUSE CLEANING WALLPAPER INSTALLATION Looking for after school care Medical Part-Time, experienced Houses, Offices and Apartments RICHARD’S WALLPAPER (M - F; 3pm - 6pm) in all aspects of front desk, Best references YOUR EXPERT FOR in my Westfield home for including knowledge of insurance. CLASSIFIEDS More than 10 years of experience WALLPAPER INSTALLATION 2 boys, ages 8 and 10. Good phone and computer skills. Free estimates AND REMOVAL College students welcome $10/hr. Fax resume (908) 964-7646 GARAGE SALE MATTRESS SET Call Gladys (201) 759-7132 Call (908) 317-6831 (973) 467-2011 SUMMER JOBS 2088 Westfield Rd, Scotch Plains Queen pillow top HOUSE CLEANING Friday, March 10, 11AM-4PM New in plastic w/warranty. Polish woman is looking for INTERIOR DECORATING Day camp counselor. No nights/ Saturday, March 11, 8AM-3PM Can deliver. weekends. Group counselors, more homes to clean. Spectacular & Affordable Mohogany dining set w/2 cabinets Sell $165 Very good experience lifeguards/WSI, instructors for $2000. Misc HH goods, furniture, Call (732) 259-6690 Window Treatment sports, crafts, music, nature, and references. Interior Decorating masonary scaffolding & tools. Tel. (732) 952-3451 outdoor skills. Warren Township BEDROOM SET by professional designer. (Somerset County) NJ. CLEANING SERVICE Free consultation - Local references (908) 647-0664, BED 7 pcs., Cherry sleigh bed, dresser/ (732) 726-0241 [email protected] or apply at: A King mattress set mirror and 2 nite stands. New still Honest lady to clean your www.campriverbend.com new in plastic w/warranty in box. Value $4000. sell $1550 house, office or apartment. CONTRACTOR / HANDYMAN sell $215 Call (732) 259-6690 Have references, transportation The Portuguese Craftsmen DRIVERS WANTED (732) 259-6690 & 15 years experience. For all Home maintenance PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 380-1721 New Jersey local repair and improvement needs! HOT TUB / SPA TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ~ Any job large or small ! Home daily.Off weekends. OFFICE/STUDIO FOR RENT $1000 week. Must have 2 yrs. Never used, still in wrapper, INVITATATION TO BID ~ (908) 647-7672 ~ Tractor trailer exp. factory warranty, 6 person Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- Westfield-Northside center of town, & check: www.portcraftmen.com ders to bid for the following purchase: Beautiful, Landmark Building. 800 Call 1-800-664-9405 w/lounger, loaded, SUMMER RENTAL delivery available 2006 Tri Plex Greensmower sq ft, 6 windows, corner property, Furnished, includes all utilities, PLAYMATES WANTED Cost $8000 Sell $3895 Bids will be accepted only by mail or in North Beach, LBI - Single Family, Call (973) 902-8306 person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Available immediately, per diem 4 Bedrooms, ocean side sundeck Looking for a little boy playmate Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park or monthly. (908) 301-0301 & screened-in porch, garden, for my grandson, age 3-1/2 and a DINING ROOM Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 100 ft to beach, $2900/wk in July, little girl playmate for girl, age 2-1/2. (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) PUBLIC NOTICE $3200/wk in Aug. Call Any hours, any days. Have other Beautiful double pedestal table, 8 until March 20th The Township of Scotch chairs and Hutch/Buffet still in box. Plains (hereinafter “Township”) shall not SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (908) 233-6751 after 6:00pm. help. Northside of Westfield. be responsible for any bid mailed which is CHANCERY DIVISION (908) 377-9895 List $2900 sell $1475. lost in transit or delivered late by the Postal UNION COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT Call (732) 259-6690 Service. At the above time, the bids will be DOCKET NO. F-1227-06 HELP WANTED publicly opened and read aloud. All bids FILE NO: 41.0127 Insurance Agents, Lawyers must be presented in sealed envelopes DINING ROOM SET NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Accountants. Real Estate: Thinking of making a which are clearly marked b “Greensmower Hitchcock 9 pc. cherry dining rm 2400 sqft Office Building change? Prudential NJ Properties Bids”, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Furnished, Utlities, Internet, is now interviewing for full time set. Cherry Table w/2 leaves New Jersey 07076". No bid will be re- JENNIFER M. CONEY (42"X82") 6 Bowback Windsor arm ceived after the time and date specified. You are hereby summoned and required Kitchen, Conf. Room, Parking real estate agent positions, After receipt of bids, no bid may be to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., Mountainside (908) 337-7200 Westfield Office. Call Margie chairs Hutch top & Buffet w/brass withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. pulls (45"W). IF New $6500. date of the bid opening except if provided Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey Asking $3500. (908) 789-1994 for herein. The bid of any Bidder who 07003, an answer to the complaint (and STARTING SOON! consents to an extension may be held for amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a CLASSIFIEDS POOL TABLE consideration for a longer period of time as civil action, in which THE PROVIDENT PILATES AND KICKBOXING may be agreed upon between Bidder and BANK is Plaintiff, and JENNIFER M. CO- Buy and Sell Classes & New, 8 feet, 1 inch slate, the Township. NEY; LILLIAN CHAMORO OCCUPANT; accessories, solid wood, leather All bids must be on the bid forms pro- FABIAN ACOSTA AND MRS. FABIAN Private Training vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in ACOSTA, HIS WIFE; BENEFICIAL NEW on the Net! CUSTOM FITNESS STUDIOS pockets, delivery & set-up avail. the Bid Package. Specifications and bid JERSEY, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORT- Mountainside, NJ Cost $4,200 sell for $1,495 forms may be obtained from the Office of GAGE CO.; FIRST FRANKLIN, A DIVI- www.goleader.com (908) 389-9600 Call (973) 902-8306 Recreation, Municipal Building, Township SION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF INDIANA; of Scotch Plains, between the hours of STATE OF NEW JERSEY; FOODRAMA 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through SUPERM, INC.; PORTASOFT CO., et Friday. als., are defendants, pending in the Supe- PUBLIC NOTICE Bid proposals and all required docu- rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ments must be completed and submitted sion, UNION County, and bearing Docket PLANNING BOARD by the date as set forth above. All docu- F-1227-06 within Thirty-five (35) days af- ments in the enclosed Bid Package must ter March 9, 2006 exclusive of such date. At the regularly scheduled March 29th, accompany the bid proposal. If you fail to do so, judgement by default 2006 meeting of the Planning Board of the In addition to the above documents, a may be rendered against you for the relief Borough of Fanwood the Planning Board certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond demanded in the complaint (and amend- will discuss the Housing Element of the issued by a responsible bank, trust com- ment to complaint, if any). You shall file Fanwood Master Plan. The meeting will pany or insurance company, payable to your answer and proof of service in dupli- be held at Fanwood Borough Hall, Mayor the Township of Scotch Plains shall be cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of and Council Chambers, 75 North Martine submitted with each bid as a guaranty that New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 7:30 if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall Market Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jer- PM. execute said Contract. The Bid Security sey 08625, in accordance with the Rules Official action may be taken. shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of Civil Practice and Procedure. Pat Hoynes of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- This action has been instituted for the Planning Board Secretary Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), which- purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage 1 T - 3/9/06, The Times Fee: $14.28 ever is lower. dated December 8, 2003, made by JEN- All bid Security, except the Bid Security NIFER M. CONEY, as Mortgagor(s), to PUBLIC NOTICE of the three (3) apparent lowest respon- THE PROVIDENT BANK, recorded on TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, January5, 2004, in Book 10492 of Mort- PLANNING BOARD be returned after ten (10) days from the gages for UNION County, Page 886, and opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday subsequently assigned to the plaintif, and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the excepted) and the bids of such Bidders (2) to recover possession of, and con- Planning Board of the Township of Scotch shall be considered withdrawn. cerns the premises commonly known as: Plains will hold a Public Hearing on March The Township reserves the right to re- 423 GREEN COURT, PLAINFIELD, NJ 27, 2006, Municipal Building, 430 Park ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial 07060. Avenue at 8:00 pm in Council Chambers informalities, all in accordance with the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, to hear the application of MSC, LLC for New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law you may communicate with the New Jer- 551-553 Park Avenue, Block 1401, Lot 14, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of sey State Bar Association by calling (908) B-1 Zone which proposes to demolish the an equal or tie bid, the Township shall 249-5000. You may also contact the law- existing building and construct a two-story award the bid in accordance with state yer referral service of UNION the County office building. The following variances statutes. of Venue by calling (908) 353-4715. If you are required with this application: The Township also reserves the right to cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Section 23-3.9-Buffer; Required: 10 reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are municate with the Legal Services Office of feet; Proposed: Not adequate not available and/or appropriated. the County of Venue by calling (908) 354- Section 23-2.3i-Parallel street front The selected Bidder, will, within seven 4340. setbacks; Required: 15 feet; Proposed: (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an You, JENNIFER M. CONEY are made One parking space infringes into the set- appropriate contact with the Township. party defendant to this foreclosure action back All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, because you are the record owner(s) of Section 23-7.6-Freestanding signs; Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to the mortgaged premises, because you Required: Maximum 16 square feet; Pro- Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimi- executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage posed: 36 square feet; Required: 2 feet nation in Connection with Certain Public being foreclosed herein and may be liable above grade; Proposed: Not met as shown Contracts and Supplementing the ‘Law for any deficiency thereon, and for any on plan Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, right, title, claim or interest you may have In addition, the Applicant is requesting 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. in, to, or against the said mortgaged pre- any other variances and/or waivers as 17:27, as amended from time to time, and mises. may be determined by the Board. the Americans With Disability Act and Dated: February 27, 2006 All interested persons may be present N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk and be heard. The file pertaining to this BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Superior Court of New Jersey application is in the Office of the Planning SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Frank J. Martone, P.C. Board and is available for public inspec- UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. A Professional Corporation tion during regular office hours. Thomas Atkins 1455 Broad Street Barbara Horev Municipal Manager Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T - 3/9/06, The Times Fee: $75.48 1 T - 3/9/06, The Leader Fee: $65.28 1 T - 3/9/06, The Times Fee: $30.09

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Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated- © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, MarchWeichert 9, 2006 Page 19 Holy TrinityWeichert Competes In Scholastic Olympics WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity second), Lorraine Cambria (En- Interparochial School recently com- glish, third), Ben Stracquantanio peted in the Roselle Catholic Scho- (History, second), Patricia White- lastic Olympics various subject ar- head (History, third), Jessica eas in Art, Current Events, English, Mondon (Mathematics, first), American History, Mathematics, Re- Connor Tucciarone (Religion, sec- ligion, Science, Spelling and Foren- ond), Christina Ventura (Religion, sics. The team placed second and third), Caroline Williams (Science, just missed first place by two points. third), Christopher Buldo (Spell- The majority of the Holy Trinity ing, second) and Emma DiGiovine representatives won a place in the (Spelling, second). competition. Those students earn- Other participants included ing places were: Alexandra Agatha Kuza, Catherine I’M YOURS…McKinley Kindergarten teachers Kathy Speir and Trish Corcoran Manduca (Art, second), Conor Munkittrick and Meghan Salvati. recently involved their students, with help from the fifth graders, in a Valentine’s Loughlin (Current Events, first), Patricia Byrne and Joseph Wargo, FUTURE OLYMPIANS…The three-year old classes at Wesley Hall Nursery Day remembrance for soldiers serving in Iraq. Lots of love, hugs and heartfelt Jennifer Sgalardi (Current Events, eighth-grade faculty, moderate the School participated in their own winter Olympics this month. They had an messages were signed, sealed and delivered in time for Valentine’s Day. second), Caraugh Ball (English, Scholastic Olympics Team. opening ceremony and Olympic parade complete with flags. The children had bobsled races, tried speed skating on paper plates and finished with a “snowball toss.” Each child was awarded a gold medal for his or her efforts. Pictured, left to LANparty on Tap right, are Dominic Maurillo and Jack Nolan from the Duck Pond Class. Tomorrow Evening See it all on the web in color . . . SCOTCH PLAINS – A LANparty will be held tomorrow, www.goleader.com Friday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad build- ® ing at 1916 Bartle Avenue. MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST The Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey (ACGNJ) will host the event, during which computer Stephen Ohm gamers network personal comput- • Top Lister, Top Sales & Top Producer Month of February ers to play video games. Games • Union County area Specialist typically played include Battle- • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses field, Call of Duty and Unreal Tour- • Buying, Selling or Rental nament. Players must bring their own computer and cables. Anyone may If you are interested in a complementary come and watch but players are asked to donate five dollars. market analysis or just in knowing market Additionally, ACGNJ will hold trends or prices, please contact me. its Window Pains meeting on Fri- day, March 17, at 8 p.m., when the topic will be AJAX. AJAX is a Stephen Ohm technology used for Web-based programs such as Google maps. of the Weichert Westfield Office For details on these or any of the group’s other monthly meetings, Put his neighborhood knowledge and professional please visit www.acgnj.org. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Scotch Plain’s most sought after expertise to work for you. neighborhoods, this stunning Center Hall Colonial is the perfect choice for fam- Invite Stephen Ohm in, and he’ll bring results! St. Mark’s Social Club ily living and gracious entertaining. This pristine residence offers eight light Plans Mass and Dinner filled and spacious rooms with crown molding, gleaming oak flooring, and so Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 AREA – In lieu of the regular much more. The Family Room, featuring a raised hearth fireplace, is ideally lo- 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 March meeting of the St. Mark’s cated just off the bright and cheery kitchen. Adding to the allure of this lovely Social Club, the Reverend Bill Mor- ris, founder of the club, will cel- residence is the fabulous screened-in porch overlooking nearly one acre of beau- ebrate a memorial Mass for mem- tiful grounds with in-ground heated pool and glorious gardens….the perfect A TOUCH OF CLASS bers’ loved ones. backdrop for recreation and relaxation. Offered for $839,900. 945 ST. MARKS AVENUE The Mass will take place at 6 p.m. WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 on Friday, March 24, at St. Mark’s For additional information or a private tour, please call: Church, located at 287 Hamilton Street in Rahway. Afterward, the 8h ‚yUrr  group will meet for dinner at 7 p.m. Sales Associate at Flynn’s Irish Pub, 1482 Main NJAR Circle of Excellence 1984-2005 Street in Rahway. A fixed menu offering a selection 8hyy9v rp‡)('!""!!#" of four entrées, including salad, cof- 600 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 fee, tea, soda and dessert is priced at Office: (908) 233-0065 $21. Reservations must be made in advance by Wednesday, March 15. The St. Mark’s Social Club is a club for unmarried mature adults. To make reservations for the dinner, please call Ann at (908) 272-8796 or Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated. Nina at (732) 381-1298.

$895,000 Beautiful custom home located directly across from the desirable Washington School in Westfield, New Jersey. This loving home includes living room w/gas fireplace, formal dining room, sunny eat-in kitchen, comfortable family room w/fireplace, 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths and hardwood floors throughout. This home is situated on a large corner lot w/mature landscaping. Convenient to all transportation and charming, downtown Westfield. Shown by appointment only: Contact: Francis or Maureen Quinn Home: 908-233-0033 Cell: 908-447-3825

Magnificent custom 5 BR, 4 full, 3 half BTH Tudor built by Stone Creek Realty Westfield…Newly listed. Welcome to this elegant CH Colonial home on LLC on prestigious Highland Ave.. The finest architectural detail and prestigious Highland Ave. 5 spacious BR, all new 3 full and 2 half BTHS. craftsmanship. 3 stop elevator, motorized chand. Lift/foyer, coffered ceilings, New French country kitchen, charming FR w/custom BI’S, beautiful sunroom, oak HWFLS throughout, archways, 5 FRPLCS, old world oak paneling, fabulous exquisite LR, gracious DR, au pair suite, new RR & CAC. Classical finished walkout bsmnt with exercise rm, great rm, English pub, epicurean EIK appointments combine archways, embellished moldings, lustrous HWFLRS, OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 12, 2006 – 1 to 4 PM w/Viking appl., temperature controlled wine celler 4 zn HT/AC. $3,200,000 custom wainscoting, & much more. $1,799,000 WSF0157 1270 Knollwood Road

Westfield….Magestic Highland Ave Tudor featuring 5 bedroom, 4 ½ Bths. Spectacular 2004 colonial w/approx 5700 sq.f. inc fabulous finished basement. Outstanding architectural features include custom heavy chestnut stairway and 10 RMS, 5 BR, 4 ½ Bths & 3 car garage. Special features include custom chair doors outfitted with hand made wrought iron hardware. 2 story entry reception rail & wainscoting, HWDFLS throughout, high ceilings, archways, deep cove Mountainside hall w/ upper landing. Spacious LR w/beautiful frplc, banquet size formal dining molding, Palladian WNDWS, handsome curved staircase. Private MBR suite w/ room, open, airy garden/family room with barrel ceiling, and French drs to raised whirlpool BTH , SIT RM, FRPLC, beautiful Billard and Media Rms in lower Spacious 5BR Home on Level Lot! Formal LR & flgstn patio. Renovated Kitchen w/separate dining area, custom baths, 1st flr Guest level. Adjacent to Watchung Reservation in Mountainside. WSF0074 $1,475,000 DR, eat-in Kit, some h/w flrs, 2 1st flr BR & full Suite w/full bth, CAC, RRm, in ground Sylvan pool. WSF0762 $1,799,000 Bath + Bsmt. & Garage! Dir: From Rt.22, New Providence Rd, 1st right Birch Hill, right Old Tote, Hye-Young Choi left Knollwood, house on left. $689,900 #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 2005 • 11 Years Direct Line: 908-301-2015 Nancy Jean Walker email: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE DIRECT: 908-310-6565

WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 ©2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CLINTON OFFICE 4 GRAYROCK ROAD 908-735-8080 Page 20 Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

What is Special About Special Education in WF?

By Anita O’Neal terms to school personnel and the Special Services Department Chair, Westfield High School community at large, observing stu- Early in the morning on any given dents who struggle with mastery of day, a soft tap on an office door can English, who are eagerly speaking be heard and a high school student Spanish in a course designed to meet enters and greets an adult with con- the needs of diverse learners is truly trolled enthusiasm. It is only 7:30 special. Students participating in a.m. and the student does not have a school plays, operas, athletic teams, class until 8:05 a.m., but he arrives Model U.N., Student Council, Key each morning to interact with a few Club and numerous extra curricu- adults who greet him by name, offer lum and academic programs is pos- a morning snack, kind word and sup- sible because opportunities to portive guidance to help him man- achieve at all levels are provided to GUYS AND DOLLS…Rehearsals are underway for Guys and Dolls, the Roosevelt age himself for the rest of the school all students. Intermediate School spring musical. Starring in the production, from left to right, day. Special Education teachers, are: Sharon Faktor as Sarah, Georgia Gleason as Adelaide, Michael Rosin as Skye In an intermediate school class- coaches, Child Study Team mem- Masterson and Dan Berman as Nathan Detroit. A cast and crew of almost 100 room, it is still early in the morning bers, adaptive physical education students support them. Guys and Dolls will be performed at Roosevelt School on and several students are waiting for teachers, specialized guidance coun- Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 19 at one of their favorite teachers to get a selors and numerous other support 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For more information, THE GOOD FIGHT…Pete Birle, a Tamaques parent and newly published little extra help and words of encour- personnel work with diverse learn- contact Roosevelt School at (908) 789-4560. author, spoke to students about his book, “Fighting El Fuego.” agement. Across town arriving on a ers on a daily basis and provide often school bus and eager to start their unrecognized necessary assistance day, elementary students who were to ensure they are able to succeed in NJWA Concert Band Author Birle Gives Advice transported out of district until last a highly competitive learning envi- year, now enter a program much ronment. To Tamaques Students closer to home. Often what is spoken about most To Perform At YM-YWHA These are just a few faces and in communities are the numerous WESTFIELD – The YM-YWHA written for it. WESTFIELD – Recently, that writers should never get discour- voices of the diverse students in the mandated laws, rules and regula- of Union at Green Lane has an- In addition to this march, “The Tamaques parent Pete Birle spoke to aged, and he showed the editor’s mark- Westfield public schools who receive tions which govern special educa- nounced that the NJWA Concert Band Lamb’s March” by Sousa and “The third-, fourth- and fifth-grade stu- ups of his manuscripts to prove that some level of special services each tion. IDEA, IDEIA, NCLB, NJ Ad- will perform a concert on Sunday, Leshetinsky Kovar March” by Stolc dents about his first published book, even good stories can be made better. day. They are in programs called ministrative Code are just a few of March 12 at 2 p.m. The concert will will be featured during the Sunday “Fighting el Fuego.” Mr. Birle ex- Mr. Birle also talked about where Leaps and Bounds for young autistic the acronyms, which form the basis be held at 501 Green Lane, Union. concert. Always seeking a musical plained how he has always been in- he gets the ideas for his stories (hav- children, Prep, Bridge and Shared- of services provided in special edu- The NJWA, known as the Green Lane balance, Mr. Toplansky also features terested in writing, sports and teach- ing three boys who like sports helps) Time Vocational for high school stu- cation. In accordance with federal “House Band,” is directed by Howard waltz music by Kalman, highlights of ing kids, and how he decided to com- and assured the children that he has dents and In-Class Support, as well mandates, the Westfield Public Toplansky, author of the “Essentials “Exodus” by Gold, the haunting “I bine those passions and write sports- many more books in the works. as inclusive classes throughout the Schools provide special education of Bassoon Technique,” which is still Will Wait for You” by Legrand, oriented stories for children. “Fighting el Fuego” tells the story district for all levels. to students from age three through in print after 40 years. Tickets are $7. Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance #5,” the He encouraged the students to pur- of a Philadelphia boy who learns to The Westfield public school dis- 21. Those students represent 17 per- Seniors and Y members pay $5. ragtime feature “One for the Road” sue their dreams and learn from every box in order to control his temper. trict offers a full spectrum of educa- cent of our enrollment, which is about Mr. Toplansky has made world- by Morath and a mix of other eclectic experience by telling them how he There are two versions of the book: tional and support services, which the state average. wide connections with Russian con- musical selections. applied skills learned in all his past one geared toward fourth graders and are designed to level the learning What is truly special about special ductors and is looking forward to his The NJWA Band is also slated to jobs—including parent and volun- one geared toward seventh graders. environment to ensure all children, education in Westfield Public Schools band playing the “Slavic Woman’s play at the Green Lane Y in April with teer coach—to become an author. He Pete signed several copies of each for achieve. What is special is the enthu- are not the mandates, rules and regu- Farewell March” by Vasily Agapkin. a new repertoire for the upcoming shared excerpts from his many pub- the Tamaques students to enjoy. siastic, highly qualified, dedicated lations, but the simple mantra that Composed in 1912, this song reflects concert. For more information about lisher rejection letters to demonstrate “Fighting el Fuego” is not available staff that provides supportive, nur- quality, excellence and high standards the concern about the impending the NJWA Concert Band or if inter- in bookstores, but can be previewed turing learning communities where are the entitlements for all children Balkan War. Although the war never ested in joining, call (908) 964-1793 Resident Input Sought and purchased online at the the diverse learner thrives. including those with special needs. materialized, the visions of Slavic or e-mail the band at publisher’s website: Imagine being a student who has What is truly special is witnessing the soldiers parting from their wives and [email protected]. On Teacher Web Pages www.scobre.com. Apserger’s Syndrome and finds the enthusiasm in the pre-school handi- families struck a chord with the popu- WESTFIELD – Westfield High school environment a daily challenge capped classes or preparing our high lace, and later this piece became the WF Students Achieve School and the Parent-Teacher Stu- Saggio Named To Pitt- to navigate one’s way. Knowing that school students through programs like most popular military march during dent Organization (PTSO) are taking a small group of teachers, para-edu- Leaps and Bounds, Bridge or Prep, World War I, when new words were Rochester Dean’s List a survey concerning what residents Bradford Dean’s List cators, and Child Study Team mem- for graduation and life after high WESTFIELD – Ryan Burslem and think would be helpful for a parent WESTFIELD – Scott Saggio of bers are available on a daily basis to school. Watching the progress in the Daniel Seeger Elected Evan Bilheimer have been named to and/or a student to see on a teacher’s Westfield recently was named to the provide a safe haven to them, stu- many replacement or in-class sup- the Dean’s List for academic achieve- website page and the PTSO website. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford dents find support when their inner port classes in any school in the dis- To Phi Beta Kappa ment for the fall 2004 semester at Please respond by clicking on the Dean’s List for the fall term. He is a struggles emerge. The smile and trict and knowing that we made a WESTFIELD – Daniel Seeger, the Rochester University. ‘Contact the PTSO’ option on the History and Political Science major. sheer joy of a pre-school Autistic difference— that is what is special son of Susan and Geoffrey Seeger of Ryan, a sophomore majoring in upper left hand side of the PTSO One hundred eighty five students student attending a local school with about special education. Westfield, was recently elected to the Mathematics, is the son of Donna home page. from the University of Pittsburgh at her peers illustrates what is special Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Burslem and a graduate of Westfield Click on the link to get to the PTSO Bradford were named to the dean’s about special education in Westfield. See it all on the Web! Hamilton College. High School. Evan, a freshman ma- home page http:// list for the fall 2004 semester for During a time when standardized Daniel, a senior majoring in Chem- joring in Applied Mathematics, is the www.westfieldnjk12.org/education/ earning at least a 3.5 grade point testing, adequate yearly progress and www.goleader.com istry at Hamilton, is a graduate of son of Dr. Susan Kaye and a graduate dept/dept.php?sectiondetailid=9011. average. No Child Left Behind are faceless Westfield High School. of Westfield High School.

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Playwright-actor-filmmaker Tyler ploy also works to the caricature’s renowned Williams sisters of South The common theme of quilts that Perry discovered a very profitable dramatic effectiveness. Jersey brought their historical pre- runs through the presentation high- niche audience with Madea, the tough Take note: This is no Some Like it sentation, “A Stitch in Time” to lights their use as coded messages talking, take-care-of-business family Hot (1959) or Tootsie (1982). Far Edison Intermediate School on Feb- that assisted slave escapes. Innocently matriarch first seen by movie audi- from it. Still, it does have that yin ‘n’ ruary 18. hung out on a clothesline, a quilt The production was in celebration could take on a second life signaling ences in his 2005 breakout hit, Diary yang thing going on. Something about Laura Lou Levy- “Deer Island” of a Mad Black Woman. And he’s not not judging someone until you’ve of the 70th anniversary of The danger, safety or directions. done yet. She rides roughshod again walked a mile in his or her pumps. Westfield Community Center Asso- In the present day, quilts continue in Madea’s Family Reunion. Complex as the appeal of Perry’s Landscape Imagery ciation (WCCA). to be an important part of the Walker Be assured, there won’t be any film may be, its plot is conversely Known by the stage name “Seven sisters’ lives. All are avid quilters and Oscars. But then there are other fac- simple. It doesn’t get much more Quilts for Seven Sisters,” the Will- two own quilting stores. At the con- tors to consider, not the least of which melodramatic than this. Expect no Unites LandScope Artwork iams sisters - Elnora Lucile (Miss clusion of “A Stitch in Time,” many is Mr. Perry’s rather curious rhap- twists. There is merely action and Elly), Phyllis Amanda Walker (Miss of the quilts the sisters have made for By MARYLOU MORANO Ms. Brentano, a recent recipient of Mandy), Bertha Kellum (Miss Bert), each other or other family members sody in drag. In case you just tuned in reaction. Like Madea herself, what Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a New Jersey Council of the Arts to this financial phenomenon, Perry you see is what you get. Kathleen Lindsey (Miss Kat) and became part of the presentation and RAHWAY – A love of the land is Fellowship, has contributed charcoal Anna Stevens (Miss Annie) – have were warmly appreciated with ap- plays his title character. The comedy relief, oftentimes pig- the theme that unites the work of five drawings to “LandScope.” The Indi- It’s doubtful anyone else could be gybacked into the same paragraph as been performing for approximately plause from the audience. artists in an exhibit entitled ana native, who now resides in 13 years. Two additional sisters - In addition to bringing history to Madea. Perry dwarfs his fellow per- the troubles, takes two forms. In the “LandScope: Recent Landscape Im- Westfield, holds an MFA degree from formers the way the really big kid in forefront is outspoken Madea’s steady Loretta Mae Carter (Miss Retta) and life, the Walker sisters view “A Stitch agery” currently on display at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Ida Rowe (Miss Idie), who are now in Time” as being a ministry. “(The little league outshines his smaller pals. patter…a counter-attacking spew of Arts Guild of Rahway (AGOR). She has exhibited in several states, as Oh, those other guys are pretty neces- jargon-filled bon mots. Less enter- deceased, were at one time also part presentation) gives us the opportu- The artists – Laura Lou Levy, Roger well as locally. of the performance. nity to glorify God as we grow closer sary all right. But he’s the show. taining, Perry also plays Joe, Madea’s Tucker, Peter Giaccio, Doug Schiller Ms. Brentano sees her art in Fact is, the over-the-top ebullience lascivious, dirty old man brother. In a heartfelt collage of stories, and closer to each other and ulti- and Patricia Brentano – present differ- “LandScopes” more as natural still skits, songs, dance and, of course, mately to Him,” explained Miss Elly. with which Mr. Perry imbues his cu- Eddie Murphy he is not. ing perspectives of natural scenery. lives than landscapes. “I like to draw riously likeable, down home, over- But where before have we seen this quilts, “Seven Quilts for Seven Sis- “A Stitch in Time” served as a Ms. Levy of Maplewood began her attention to nature and the environ- ters” brought the audience into Miss major fund-raising event for WCCA. weight answer to Yoda almost makes instant gratification, all gift wrapped artistic career as a figurative artist. She ment,” she said. “We get so involved up for the simplistic problem solving in moral vindication? It certainly Bertie’s home and allowed us to eaves- “The Westfield Community Center’s holds an M.F.A. degree from Pratt in our lives that we forget what we drop on the sisters as they reminisced Board of Directors was extremely and wholesale wish fulfillment that makes for a strangely familiar con- Institute in Brooklyn and has also stud- have in nature.” otherwise define his work. coction of elements. about the misery of life as a slave and excited to present ‘A Stitch in Time’ ied at the Universidad Complutense In a sense, two of Ms. Bretano’s the solace and joy found in quilting. to the community during African- Indeed, Mr. Perry’s latest serio- And then it dawns on us. With little and the Academia Artium, both in contributions to the exhibit can be comic tale is predictable. But you or no artifice to damper the devasta- Period costumes and props gave American History Month. The prac- Madrid. Her interest in landscapes thought of as “art within art,” as ren- the performance authenticity, and tical craft of quilt-making and how it don’t create such a successful cottage tions and precious few buffers to ease evolved from family trips to Maine, ditions of natural sculpture built by industry without supplying something the transitions from heavy drama to the combination of notable histori- flourished in early African-Ameri- Canada and Mexico. All of her work the artist are part of larger drawings. cal events that they discuss, along can slave life is a story seldom told,” the audience wants. For all its soap outright burlesque, Tyler Perry has exhibited in “LandScopes” consists of Many of Mr. Schiller’s offerings to opera acrobatics, there’s no discount- manufactured the cinematic equiva- with the craft of quilting, allows the said WCCA Executive Director charcoal drawings, but she also works “LandScope” focus on Seeley’s Pond sisters to educate, while at the same Thelma May Smith. ing the film’s well-intentioned hope- lent of professional wrestling. Filling in oil pastels and oil paints. “I like to in the Watchung Reservation. An fulness, embodied heart and soul by the coffers with over $30 million as of time entertain. Originally started as a Toy Lending work with what I observe,” she said of oilest, he also teaches drawing and “If we know where we came from, Library in 1935, WCCA is presently Mable “Madea” Simmons. this writing, Madea’s Family Reunion her landscapes. painting at Arts Center of New Jersey In effect, Madea is the matriarch as is his latest contender for heavyweight it will be easier to get to where we a multi-service center that serves the A professional artist, Ms. Levy is in Summit. need to be. And this is true of every recreational and educational needs of superhero, a countrified Jean d’Arc champ. also an illustrator for The Wall Street “This exhibit brings together a fine who always keeps a potentially scald- race because every race has either members of the community of all Journal. Soothing, soft and flowing group of artists who have found the been enslaved or affected some way ages. It is located at 558 West Broad ing cauldron of grits at the ready, just * * * * * * * are three words that best describe her land, sky, the earth and the many in case. That she is played by a he is by this evil thing ...even in today’s Street in Westfield. Madea’s Family Reunion, rated PG- charcoal landscape drawings. components of the natural world world,” Miss Mandy told The More information about “A Stitch again something else. Mr. Tucker, a photographer, is around us as a fit starting point for For one, it’s funny. Milton Berle in 13, is a Lions Gate Films release Westfield Leader and The Scotch in Time” can be found at directed by Tyler Perry and stars Tyler happy to see the artistic community their unique and diverse work,” said Plains-Fanwood Times. www.sevenquilts.com. a dress, funny. Why? Who knows? recognize the contributions photog- Executive Director of AGOR Call Dr. Freud if you must. We’ve Perry, Lynn Whitfield and Rochelle Aytes. Running time: 123 minutes raphy can make to landscape artwork. Lawrence Cappiello. been laughing at boys playing girls “Traditional landscapes are painted “LandScope: Recent Landscape or drawn,” he commented. “To me, Imagery” will be at AGOR, 1670 landscapes say a lot about the places Irving Street, Rahway, until March Vic’s Picks On The Surface in which we live. I am very proud that 17. Admission is free. Gallery hours landscape photography has joined this are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 multiple media exhibit.” from 1-4 p.m. Thursday hours are 1- Billy Joel, “My Lives” than granite and requires treatment block is very economical, costing A native of Newark who now lives 3 and 5-7 p.m. or by appointment. For with oil periodically to maintain its about half of the price of granite and in North Caldwell, Mr. Tucker at- more information, contact AGOR at appearance, especially if a dark tone quartz, but does not have the same tended Arts High School in Newark, (732) 381-7511 or log onto By VICTORIA McCABE of cover songs here, running the is desired. longevity. the Cooper Union for the Advance- www.rahwayartsguild.org. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gamut from a charged live rendition If natural materials aren’t your pref- Ceramic tile gives an old-fashioned ment of Science and Art in New York The piano man is back – prior to of “Shout” at Yankee Stadium to a erence, there are plenty of easy-care look, although keeping the grout lines City and the Pratt Institute. embarking on his current tour (which jazzy interpretation of Disney’s manufactured surfaces available to clean can prove challenging. Pastel artist Peter Giaccio took up includes 14 sold-out shows at Madi- “When You Wish Upon a Star” to an suit your taste and budget. “Right now we mostly use that for painting after retiring from an adver- 42nd Street son Square Garden), Billy Joel re- inspired pair of Elvis classics. tising career in New York City. Ac- Corian by Dupont is a manufac- backsplashes and flooring, not CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 leased “My Lives,” an incredible four- Added bonus – the 64-page book- tured solid surface that has been counters,” Ms. Comar said. cording to Mr. Giaccio, he began uti- CD-plus-DVD box set that is abso- let provides a wealth of fun reading around for more than 30 years. It While less popular, laminates like lizing his newfound free time by cre- really means well, but it often doesn’t lutely essential for true Billy fans. material, and an extra CD wedged in resists stains and is easy to clean. It is Formica are probably the most eco- ating sketches of natural scenes in his come out that way. I can relate to The career-spanning collection the set offers computer-savvy fans also more economical than natural nomical way to go, their thin surfaces hometown of Jersey City’s Lincoln that.” covers everything from the hits of the opportunity to create their own stone. can chip and split. Park, and “everything fell into place.” Performances of 42nd Street are the Lost Souls and the Hassles, the mixes of two Billy songs on the com- “Right now, we mostly sell Corian Some surfaces might be a better In addition to nature, Mr. Giaccio scheduled for the evenings of March bands Billy fronted as a teenager, to puter. for baths, not kitchens,” says Bela choice for a bath than for withstand- also creates renditions of Jersey City’s 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25. There will be an his cover of “Don’t Worry Baby” at A few years ago, Billy announced Amato of D-A-D Kitchens and Baths ing the everyday wear-and-tear in a brownstones. The most colorful of- afternoon performance on Sunday, the star-studded tribute concert for that his touring days were over, so in Garwood. “People like it as an kitchen. ferings of the exhibit, his oil pastels March 19. Tickets are currently avail- Brian Wilson in 2001. In between, Billy’s reemergence from retirement integrated sink and counter that is all You could also opt to select two bring a lifelike quality to his work, so able for purchase at the high school there are enough unreleased demos is thrill enough for his fans. That this one piece.” different surfaces for the same room. much so that the viewer feels a part of on Monday and Wednesday evenings and early versions of songs to drive new compilation stretches beyond Silestone, Zodiaq, CaesarStone and For example, in a kitchen, you could the painting. from 7:30-8:30 p.m. fans wild – it’s amazing to hear an his greatest hits and provides an un- Cambria are types of surface materi- choose one for a center island top and early recording of “Only the Good precedented look into his evolution als that combine the radiance of quartz something entirely different for the Keith Hertell to Chair Die Young” with a much more re- as a musician and a performer is crystal with the strength and durabil- counters. laxed, almost-reggae accompani- icing on the cake. This is the box set ity of manmade materials. They are Choosing the right countertop re- ment or hear him sing early “Piano that will make the music world fall in stain and scratch resistant, as well as ally comes down to a matter of per- Westfield Symphony Gala Man” verses and hum the melodies love with Billy all over again and maintenance-free. sonal preference. Take the time to for yet-to-be-written lyrics. pray that this current tour won’t be “Silestone is also treated with explore the wide range of materials WESTFIELD –Longstanding Billy includes a very diverse group his farewell for good. Microban, an antibacterial that’s be- available, and you’ll be well on your Westfield resident and Westfield Sym- come very popular,” Ms. Comar way to creating your dream kitchen phony Orchestra (WSO) supporter added. or bath. Keith Hertell will chair the Westfield This marriage of nature and tech- * * * * Symphony’s major fundraising gala, Workshop Brochure nology can prove to be a happy com- Do you have a home or garden to be held at the Shackamaxon Golf promise. However, Silestone prices question you’d like to see answered and Country Club in Scotch Plains on can sometimes be even more expen- in this column? Send your inquiries Saturday, April 1. Celebrates 35 Seasons sive than natural stone. to [email protected]. “I am glad to assist the symphony WESTFIELD – The Westfield grades nine through 12, is currently According to Michael Mondiello with such a crucial event,” Mr. Hertell Summer Workshop (WSW), a five- holding auditions for Rodgers and of Functional Design in Scotch Plains, WF Artist Awarded said. “There are very few suburban week program of fine and perform- Hammerstein’s Carousel. Those there isn’t a huge cost difference be- towns across America with an or- ing arts, has recently published its who participate in this production tween natural stones and the manu- VCCA Fellowship chestra of this caliber. I have been greatly anticipated 20-page brochure will also have an opportunity on factured quartz ones above. WESTFIELD – Michael Metzger of constantly dazzled over the years by of course selections for the 2006 July 28 to perform in a Cabaret “They’re really comparably priced, Westfield has been awarded a fellow- its performances and I am delighted season. Night, a revue of Broadway musi- and it depends which color you ship to the Virginia Center for the Cre- to help ensure that Westfield and the Keith Hertell and Linda Frame The program, for students in pre- cal theater. choose,” Mr. Mondiello said. “Gran- ative Arts (VCCA). The Geraldine surrounding community will have untary bodies, the symphony plans to school to grade 12, will be held at There are 13 courses in the Kalei- ite continues to be the most popular, Dodge Foundation supports the fel- access to this fine music for many move beyond its own boundaries and Edison Intermediate School, Rahway doscope Department, chaired by but the trend is definitely going to- lowship. The VCCA is located in the years to come.” recognize one of the many other or- Avenue, Westfield, from Tuesday, Patricia Simo. Some of these include ward the quartz.” foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains Mr. Hertell is a past member of ganizations that consistently adds June 27 to Friday, July 28. Classes are Chess, Cooking, Magic, More porous stones like limestone in rural Virginia. Mr. Metzger will be in both the Westfield board of education value to the Westfield community. held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CSI:Westfield, Fun with Math and and travertine, as well as butcher block residence with approximately 20 other and the board of directors of the “I applaud the WSO Board of Di- daily, and an afternoon program can Scientific Encounters. and even stainless steel, are also be- artists focusing on their own creative Westfield Area Y, former chairman of rectors for their vision in recognizing be attended in conjunction with the The Music Department, chaired by ing used as countertops. But again, projects at this working retreat for vi- the Westfield Recreation Commis- that Westfield is indeed a close-knit Westfield YMCA. Janet Lyman, has 11 classes. Among there is a bit of maintenance required. sual artists, writers and composers. sion, past president of the Westfield community and for their response The Arts and Crafts Department, them are Beginning Guitar, Fiddlin’ “Stainless steel can give you that Mr. Metzger taught for 38 years at Boosters and Westfield Jaycees and naming Mark Elsasser, executive di- chaired by Ian Dorian and Janet Fun, Garage Band, Keyboards and restaurant look,” Mr. Mondiello ex- Kean University and recently retired founder and first president of the rector of the YMCA, as this year’s Hrindo, offers 29 individual courses Vocal Performance. plained. “It holds up just as well as in 2003. He has exhibited statewide Westfield Soccer Association. honorary chairman.” such as Architecture, Basketry, There are separate self-contained granite, but it does show wear.” and nationally and his work is in Traditionally, as part of the This year’s Gala, An Evening in Cartooning, Needlework, Pottery, workshops for pre-kindergarten and Mr. Mondiello added that butcher private and corporate collection. fundraising evening, the WSO hon- Venice, will include a cocktail recep- Scrapbooking, Sculpture, Toy Design kindergarten children. Both are a ors and recognizes an individual or a tion, gourmet dinner and dancing to a and Wood Crafts. hands-on learning experience in mu- team of people that has made a sig- 10-piece band. A highlight of the Chaired by Wendy Hahn, the Com- sic, creative movement, arts and crafts, BH’S Hilltop Players nificant contribution to the symphony. evening will be the live auction con- munications Department has 12 in- drama, Spanish and violin. Jeanne This year, understanding that ducted by charity auctioneer and New dividual classes, such as Movie Mak- Bucholz chairs this department. Westfield is made up of multiple vol- Jersey State Assemblyman Jon ers, Myths and Legends, Tomorrow’s The workshop also offers an early Perform Anything Goes Bramnick of Westfield. The live auc- Authors and TV Production. This morning drop-off from 7:30 to 8:30 BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Pippin. Choreographer Melissa New Writer’s Group tion will offer a wide variety of items year the Westfield Summer Work- a.m. Governor Livingston Hilltop Players Kaban has taken a dance contingent To Meet at Library including getaways to exotic loca- shop welcomes Gecko Kids Creative To help celebrate its 35th season, will perform Cole Porter’s Anything and brought some tap work to life on SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch tions, New York dining, a hot-air bal- Computer Studio. In separate the WSW is sponsoring an art contest Goes. stage. Musical Director James Plains Public Library will host a loon ride and the opportunity to take courses, Gecko Kids will offer “The for all registered students. Each child After 70 years, Anything Goes is Campodonico has woven the cast into writer’s group meeting on Thursday, Maestro David Wroe’s baton and con- Art of Bookmaking on Computers” may submit a drawing illustrating his still unmistakable. Written in the age a tapestry of musical sound that does March 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the duct the Westfield Symphony. for children in grades one through or her reason for enjoying the work- of midnight sailings, transatlantic the Cole Porter score proud. And, as Community Room. This group is for Silent Auction Chairwoman Linda six. shop. A panel of art teachers will crossings and shipboard romances, with Pippin last year, Stacia William’s people from the area who share an Frame and WSO board members Nine courses in the Dance and judge all entries and 35 winners will Anything Goes preserves the jazzy costumes round out the experience interest in writing, getting and giving Gaile Boothe and Jim Dettre have put Movement Department, chaired by be chosen to receive a free ticket to tempos of the 1930s in such Cole with a period extravaganza. constructive feedback and sharing together a silent auction of items do- Denise Bellog, include such skills as the Workshop Theater production of Porter standards as “All Through the Anything Goes will be performed experiences and insights on the writ- nated by more than 70 local retailers, Dance/Pom, Fencing, Gymnastics Seussical. Night” and “I Get A Kick Out of on Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. ing process. Those who have diffi- restaurants and businesses. and Irish Dance. A special anniversary celebration You.” and Friday and Saturday, March 24 culty getting past writer’s block will The silent auction will run through- Among the offerings in the Drama tuition drawing will also be held. One In addition, such rousing songs as and 25 at 8 p.m. in the Governor find this group an impetus to become out the evening, which will culminate and Theater Department, also chaired student will receive a free tuition for “Anything Goes,” “Let’s Step Out,” Livingston High School Auditorium, a better writer. in the drawing of three winners for by Ms. Bellog, are Children’s The- the 2006 summer. “Heaven Hop” and “Blow, Gabriel 175 Watchung Blvd., Berkeley No registration is required. Join the the cash raffle. Raffle tickets may be ater, Junior Acting Workshop and Completion of the registration form Blow” still have the power to get feet Heights. The Friday and Saturday library for the initial opportunity to purchased at the symphony office. Magic. will automatically enter the student’s tapping. performances will be interpreted for discuss possible directions for the Invitations have been mailed to Two separate musicals will be pre- name in the drawing. The book takes a gangster-ridden the hearing impaired. Tickets are $10 group and to share writing experi- WSO subscribers and supporters, but sented this summer. The Workshop For a brochure, or more informa- transatlantic voyage, mixes in a love and $6 for seniors. Advanced tickets ences. attendance, which is capped at 250 Theater, for students in grades six to tion, call the special WSW number at story and peppers it all with an abun- are available by calling the box office The Scotch Plains Library is lo- due to space constraints, is open to nine, will present Seussical, the mu- (908) 518-1551. Information on all dance of comic situations. at (908) 665-0783 or by emailing cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block the public and invitations may be sical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. NJWA programs is available at 150- This year sees the return of the requests to [email protected]. from Park Avenue in the center of obtained on a first-come first-served No audition is required for this pro- 152 East Broad Street in Westfield or entire production staff from last year’s Tune into Comcast channel 34 for town. For further information or di- basis by calling the WSO office at duction. The Showcase Theater, for log on to production of Stephen Schwartz’s more information. rections, call (908) 322-5007. (908) 232 9400. outstanding young performers in www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Page 22 Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HOME SPUN Get Outta’ On The Surface: The House By CAROL F. DAVIS Renovating Perception Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times You don’t need an exotic vacation to feel like you’re in the rainforest. By CHRISTIE STORMS Natural surfaces like granite and TAKE THE STAGE Visit The Orchid Show at the New Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times marble are known for their luxurious AREA – Welcome to The Westfield York Botanical Garden now through beauty, durability and longevity. You April 2. In addition to tours, talks and Leader and The Times of Scotch can find styles with lots of color var- Plains-Fanwood’s new home and demos, there will be a special Vanilla iegation as well as some that appear Death’s A Suspenseful ‘Trap’ and Chocolate Extravaganza Week- garden column. We know many of more monochromatic. you are either planning to or are in the end from March 10 through the 12. If Laurie Escalante of Creative Habi- you intend to visit more than once or process of renovating or redecorating tats in Garwood, fabricators of natu- your properties, and we hope to be- twice, it pays to purchase a “Run of ral and manufactured surfaces, said, By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY the Show” ticket; otherwise admis- come an informative resource for you. “You just can’t duplicate the look of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times What spurs you to begin a home or sion is $13 - $18. Leave the strollers natural stone. It’s beautiful, durable WESTFIELD – The Westfield home for this one. For directions and garden project? Maybe your family is and scratch resistant.” Community Players’ (WCP) produc- growing and you need more living details, log onto: http:// She explained that granite rates tion of Deathtrap opened Saturday to www.nybg.org/. space. Or maybe you’re simply in higher than marble on the hardness a packed house. In its 70th year, WCP love with the flower boxes whose scale, as marble can chip under cer- must be doing something right. * * * * * * * blooms seemed to burst right off the tain circumstances. That “something” is simple atten- Now through March 19, The George magazine cover you saw on the check- “You’d dull your knife before you’d tion to detail. Sets, costumes, wigs Street Playhouse in New Brunswick out line. scratch or chip your granite,” she and props all might seem incidental, is showing The Pillowman, a com- My recent moment of motivation said. but because the production teams at edy-drama by Martin McDonagh. It came when, due to the complete lack Ms. Escalante clarified that even WCP constantly pay attention to those is recommended for adult audiences of counter space in my outdated bath- granite can scratch when subjected to “little” things, they all add up to a only. Find out why the New York room, my hairbrush teetered over the extreme abuse, but that any pits or healthy sum of the parts to produce Times calls it “the season’s most ex- edge and rolled into the sink for the scratches can be professionally buffed quality, superior shows. citing and original new play.” Call umpteenth time. or filled. Of course, accurate casting, strong (732) 246-7717 for information and I had grown weary of my daily According to Telma Carinhas of directing, fine acting and intelligent reservations, or visit: http:// battle with toiletries tumbling into Nature’s Beauty Marble & Granite in play selecting can’t hurt either. www.georgestplayhouse.org/. the sink. Plus, I knew it was only a Scotch Plains, another plus about Deathtrap, Ira Levin’s mystery, has * * * * * * * matter of time before the blow-dryer granite and marble is their heat resis- somewhat of a play-within-a-play For family fun, the JCC of Scotch followed suit, and I’m not a huge fan tance. “You can take a pot off the framework. Mystery writer Sidney Plains is having a Purim Carnival on of sudden death by electrocution. We stove and put it directly on a room- Bruhl’s student Clifford Anderson has Sunday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 were more than ready to make some temperature granite counter without written his first play, Deathtrap, and p.m. They are promising an extensive changes. damaging the surface,” she said. sends it to his mentor and seminar Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times HATCHING A PLAN…Veteran mystery writer Sidney Bruhl (Larry Shagawat), array of rides, games, crafts, music, At some point during home owner- Something to keep in mind about instructor Bruhl, who plans to kill the food and more. Admission is via wrist- ship, most of us are faced with a left, collaborates with first-time writer Clifford Anderson (Shaka Malik) in both granite and marble is that they talented young man, steal his spec- Deathtrap, which opened March 4 at the Westfield Community Players Play- bands or tickets. Contact Jodi Baxter kitchen or bath renovation. And are porous. This means they can ab- tacular script and pass off the master- house. The Ira Levin mystery runs weekends through March 18. at (908) 889-8800 x235 or whether it’s a simple facelift or a sorb certain stains, especially acidic piece as his own. [email protected]. complete remodel, choosing a ones like wine and juice. They also Now in the genre of mystery it’s meanor of a perfect lawyer in his dark only a watchful eye on the details but countertop surface is a key factor. need to be resealed one to four times not unusual for the police to appear suit, crisp shirt and tie. had a hand in all of it is producer/ * * * * * * * With the myriad of products and a year. after a murder to piece together clues. Now back to the “simple attention actress Linda Correll, who is credited The Westfield Community Players price ranges available, from natural Some people fear that this mainte- Playwright Levin kicks it up a notch to details” in this show. The incred- for set design, set decoration, make- at the Theater on North Avenue will stones like granite to manufactured nance requires too much work and with a psychic neighbor arriving on ible brickwork around the arched tran- up and props. Her husband, director perform Deathtrap, the mystery by ones like Silestone, I felt a bit over- worry on their part. the scene to foresee the atrocious act. som above the French doors couldn’t John Correll, a talented actor him- Ira Levin on March 11, 17, and 18. whelmed with my project. But Ms. Escalante assured that seal- “How far will one man go to have have looked more real. Set construc- self, has made insightful choices to Murder plots, attorneys and nosey So I did what most of us do in ing granite is neither a difficult nor a hit play?” is the underlying ques- tion by Bill McMeekan built a floor- keep the play moving visually. The psychic neighbors will keep you riv- situations like this. I pestered every time-consuming task. tion of this serpentine mystery. to-ceiling flagstone fireplace that couple does it all. eted. Single tickets are $15. Call the friend, casual acquaintance and, yes, “There are different types of seal- Playwright Levin, also the author couldn’t have been more luxurious, Unraveling the plot of Deathtrap is Box Office at (908) 232-1221, or even complete strangers I met while ers, from kinds that you spray or wipe of Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford and the artifacts of death adorning the like digging into a bowl of cherry email: [email protected] shopping about their experiences with on to those that you brush on,” Ms. Wives and Boys from Brazil, was the walls couldn’t have been scarier. jello with a fork — each time you * * * * * * * the different surfaces. Escalante explained. “Either way, it’s Stephen King of the 1960s and ’70s. Speaking of scary, subtle spider- think you have it, it wiggles and slips There are a variety of workshops And I found that for every person a 10-to-15 minute project. That’s less He understands suspense and how to web shadows by lighting designer from your grasp. offered at the Visual Arts Center, 68 that loved a particular surface, some- than an hour a year.” pull the audience into the storyline. Bob Murray didn’t go unnoticed. So don’t try to second guess what Elm Street, in Summit. Try your hand one else had some horrifying stain- It’s also important to realize that But once we think we know where Those sparkling details, as brilliant will happen, just enjoy the little details at jewelry making with Epoxy Resin: ing, scratching or chipping incident because granite and marble are de- he’s going, he pulls the expensive as Mrs. Bruhl’s diamonds, pack the and, like riding a Disneyworld attrac- Creating Jewelry with Color on two with it. rived from nature, no two slabs are Persian rug right out from under us play with quality. tion, hang on because you don’t know Saturdays, March 11 and 18, from 10 After much research along with exactly alike. So the four- or 12-inch and wraps it around a corpse. As part of the team who kept not who or what’s around the next corner. a.m. until 4 p.m. The fee is $175, with talking with local fabricators and sup- sample you view in a showroom may In the lead role of Sidney Bruhl, a $30 materials fee. Register online pliers, I compiled enough facts about not represent the exact color and pat- Larry Shagawat is a comfortable ac- at: www.artcenternj.org or call (973) the more common surfaces to make tern that will be used in fabricating tor who keeps scenes moving and SPFHS Theater’s 42nd 273-9121. There are also opportuni- an informed decision for my bath- your countertop. You can instead go fresh. He continually surprises the ties for kids and teens. room. I hope this will also help you to the stone yard and ask to view the audience without tipping his hand at navigate the sea of countertop choices actual slab. twists and turns in the character. Street to Debut March 17 www.goleader.com more easily. Another factor to consider is that WCP veteran Linda Correll plays SCOTCH PLAINS –Scotch Plains- performer Peggy Sawyer. Ally Rome natural stone often comes with a hefty his wealthy wife Myra to a tee (down Fanwood High School (SPFHS) cast and senior Nick Mondi will play the First Congressional price tag. That price can be inflated to the expensive rings on many fin- members and their adult mentors are playwrights Maggie Jones and Bert Longtime WF Resident further when it comes time to choose gers). The antagonism of the duo rings putting the final touches on this year’s Barry. Adam Biner is cast as Billy Hosts Musicales what type of edging you’d like. true in their body language and dia- annual musical show, 42nd Street. Lawlor, the show’s romantic lead. Cosponsors Exhibit WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Simple eased or rounded, bull- logue. The singing and dancing will debut 42nd Street represents a cheerful WESTFIELD – Robert Harcourt, a gational Church of Westfield, 125 nosed edges are usually included in In the role of Clifford Anderson, on March 17, and performances will departure from the heavier dramas of 1951 Westfield High School gradu- Elmer Street, continues its Mid-Day the purchase price. However, if you Shaka Malik delivers delightful dic- span two weekends. SPFHS’ last two productions, Les ate, is among the co-sponsors of the Musicales concert series on Wednes- long for the fancier ogee-type edges tion and just the right amount of awe SPFHS’ 42nd Street production Miserables and West Side Story. Ac- “Changing Hands 2” exhibit during day, March 15, at noon, with a pro- similar to those that grace fine fur- for his mystery-writer guru/idol features a cast of 50 students. The cording to John Brzozowski, 42nd its two-month 2006 visit to Santa Fe, gram by the Westfield High School nishings, be prepared to pay $20-$30 Sidney. His scenes with Sidney are show, based on the classic 1933 movie Street’s musical director and SPFHS’s NM. This exhibit will be housed at Concert Choir, Chorale and or more per linear foot. quite credible. musical of the same name, concerns choral director, “This year’s toe-tap- the Institute of American Indian Arts Choraleers. Ms. Carinhas provided a simple Irene Moses carefully offers funny the story of a successful producer ping, light-hearted show will be very Museum. Mr. Harcourt has been as- The Westfield High School Cho- explanation for the price difference. lines in broken English as psychic putting on what may be his last show. special due to a very talented cast of sociated with IAIA for more than 35 rale, conducted by William Mathews, “The eased, beveled and bull-nosed Helga Ten Dorp, but looks like she At the last moment, his leading lady performers.” Mr. “B” believes the years. sings madrigals and motets, the edges are done by a machine you can stepped out of Talbot’s at times when is injured and must be replaced by a highlight of the show will be the The exhibit is the second in a series Choraleers, with conductor Sharon set to run by itself. Ogees have to be she should look more like the carica- novice. finale, when all the dancers come out of three exhibitions surveying the Reynolds, jazz and show tunes. These crafted by hand with a handheld ture she portrays. Her second outfit of Leading the troupe will be seniors on stairs created by Tom Rowe, a most important contemporary work students will be joined by 50 others to router.” mismatched items fits the stereotype Caitlyn Delaney as the leading lady, SPFHS parent and recreational set by Native American artists. form the 70-voice Concert Choir, Soapstone is another natural sub- better than her first or third outfits. Dorothy Brock, and Brian Glassett as designer, who created the show’s scen- Mr. Harcourt was longtime conducted by Mr. Mathews, which stance that is quarried like granite In contrast, well-cast Porter the director, Julian Marsh. Sarah ery. Westfield resident and completed all will sing three well-known works - and marble. It has a solid tone and Milgrim looks and exudes the de- Marable will appear as the novice After a brief hiatus, Director/En- of his public education there. He is Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from the stains do not penetrate all the way glish teacher Diane McGovern has the son of the late Mary and Stanton Messiah, the Lacrimosa from through it. Any damage or staining returned to direct the show. Ms. Harcourt, 50-year residents of Mozart’s Requiem, and the famous remains on the surface and can be WF Frazee Film Showing McGovern is excited to be working Westfield. setting of the Battle Hymn of the buffed or sanded away. with students who are, according to Republic by Wilhousky. “Soapstone is very soft,” says her, “triple threats: they need to act, Erica Cenci Performs These free, half-hour concerts are Margot Comar of BKC Kitchen De- To Help Restore House sing and dance. followed by an optional soup and sign Gallery of Westfield. WESTFIELD – The Fanwood- Lady as Aunt Betty Frazee, whose Laurie Wellman, who retired last In Tap Ensemble sandwich luncheon, available in the She explained that it is often honed Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House farmhouse on Raritan Road in Scotch year as SPFHS’ musical director, has WESTFIELD – Westfield resident church’s social hall for $5. to take away the shine and provide an Committee and Fazio Filmworks Plains is the setting of this historic returned to lend her expertise as pro- Erica Cenci, part of the the For further information contact the old world patina. It is more porous will present the documentary film drama. Martin Marks, the Mayor of ducer. Also returning to SPFHS will Muhlenberg College Jazztap En- church office at (908) 233-2494. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Two Lords and a Lady on Wednes- Scotch Plains, portrays British Gen- be Gisa Dilorio, who heads the danc- semble directed by Shelley Oliver, day, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the eral Lord Charles Cornwallis. Lou ing and choreography of the show, will join Ms. Oliver’s tap ensemble Westfield Community Theatre, lo- Jung, a former Mayor of Fanwood, and Durand Thomas, SPFHS’ assis- for performances in mid-March. cated at 1000 North Avenue West in plays His Lordship, General Will- tant instrumental music director, will Erica, a senior at Muhlenberg, has Westfield. Admission is free. Light iam Howe. also once again lead the pit orchestra. performed in Ms. Oliver’s Sources of refreshments will be served. John Fazio, the director of Two According to senior Gregg Bruno, Light: A Tribute to Ray Charles and Two Lords and a Lady is the story Lords and a Lady, has worked in lead trumpet in the orchestra, “The Charles Anderson’s Bodies and Souls of Aunt Betty Frazee and the his- film production in the United States jazzy score is quite challenging, but in the Master Choreographers Con- toric Battle of the Short Hills fought and Britain since 1976. The Frazee really fun.” cert 2006, and she danced in Business in Scotch Plains on June 27, 1777. It House Committee of the Fanwood- “It’s really different acting in this or Pleasure at the Kennedy Center dramatizes Aunt Betty’s confronta- Scotch Plains Rotary Club will gladly ‘show-within-a-show’ satire,” said for the American College Dance Fes- tion with two of the highest-ranking accept donations to help restore the Caitlyn Delaney. “I have always en- tival in 2004. British generals. To help the historic Frazee House. Checks may joyed singing, and I love playing Her choreography includes Tango Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary be mailed payable to the Fanwood- Dorothy, the ‘diva.’ Inside, Dorothy x Three and We Stepped Into this for Frazee House Committee save the Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House Student Choreographed Concerts and historic Frazee House, an all-volun- Committee, PO Box 426, Fanwood, CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 question mark for the Informal Con- teer group produced the 30-minute NJ 07023. cert produced by the Muhlenberg film. For further information about the Full Frontal Folk Dance Association. Erica’s other cred- The committee is raising funds to Frazee House Committee, contact Performs in Westfield its include Muhlenberg Theatre As- restore the 18th-century farmhouse Patricia Plante at (908) 233-2162. sociations’ Cabaret, On The Town WESTFIELD – The Coffee With and Lures & Snares, as well as George for use as a museum and community E-mail R.S.V.P.s about the showing Conscience Concert Series of meeting house. Hope Weinstein of of Two Lords and a Lady to M! and Godspell with Muhlenberg Westfield presents the folk trio Full Summer Music Theatre. Westfield stars in Two Lords and a [email protected]. Frontal Folk in concert at the First United Methodist Church of Examine What to Do Westfield, 1 East Broad Street (cor- ner of North Avenue) in Westfield on In NJ By Town Name The Westfield Leader - The Times Saturday, March 18. Doors will open WESTFIELD – In time for spring Serving the Town Since 1890 at 7:30 p.m. and the concert begins at outings, The Town Book Store of 8 p.m. Admission is $15. All net pro- Westfield is hosting an informative PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 ceeds from this evening’s concert will meet and greet book signing this Tele - (908) 232-4407 • Fax - (908) 232-0473 be donated to the New Jersey Chapter weekend. On Saturday, March 18, of the Names Project (AIDS Quilt). from 2 to 4 p.m., Barbara Westergaard The Leader • The Times Full Frontal Folk combines the tal- will be in the store to promote her New Subscriber • Renewal ents of Wendy Fuhr, Jennifer new book, “New Jersey: A Guide to One Year - $28 • Two Years - $52 • Three Years - $76 Schonwald and Courtney Malley. the State” (third edition). 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