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Industrial Microbiologist Tells Findings of Air Samplings at Beechwood

Industrial Microbiologist Tells Findings of Air Samplings at Beechwood

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ISPS 680020 OUR 114th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 11-114 Thursday, November It, 2004 l>MMw4 I . -r> Thanam Stan IM (008) 2.12-4407 Pfrtodtol - PiMta«r Paid al WratfWd, NJ. www.fjoleader.com press (P fjoieader.com SIXTY CENTS * ill Industrial Microbiologist Tells Findings *V Of Air Samplings at Beechwood School By BETSEY Bl’RGDORE "You need to find a spike to justify October 26 meeting it was reported Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Paul Otto Construction Corporation, going to the next level. We did not that two representatives of the Aerodyne-Redmond. the subcontrac­ At the Tuesday night meeting of find a spike,” he continued. His next Westfield Regional Health Depart­ tor for Mr. Otto, Mr. Reilly and repre­ the Mountainside Board of Educa­ suggestion was to find the source of ment slated that they did not think sentatives from the insulation com­ tion (BOE). Sean Reilly an industrial the “off odor" which he described as there was any reason to remove the pany toured the roof at Beechwood microbiologist from Home Health "not like an in your face type of odor" students from the classroom calling on Tuesday to inspect the wrapping Science presented his findings of air but a "musty type." He stated that the the odor a "nuisance odor." insulation on RT2. the unit believed samplings taken 10 days ago at smell could possibly be coming from School board member John Perrin to be involved in the odor. Any insu­ Beechwood School. a pool of water in an "interior enve­ stated that the board has done "in­ lation found to be tom or that wasn't The school has been plagued with lope.” terim air quality testing to determine replaced will be tested and removed a mysterious and unidentified odor Concern is mounting over the fact that the air quality had not changed and/or replaced this week. since May. His conclusion indicated that a contingency plan to move the and it was a safe environment for our Parents in attendance questioned that there was no indication of any children has not been implemented children." He also stated that the board the board on why they were focusing modified bacteria or mold. and the odor is being deemed "harm­ has received a number of proposals primarily on the air supply as the Mr. Reilly stated. "What you look Horae* R. Corbin for TIN WpttlWd LmOtr less" even though it is still unidenti­ from environmental testing compa­ source of the problem. for in a microbiological investigation UNPLEASANT SURPRISE...Residents and drivers were suprtsed to And North fied. nies and are "prepared to enter into Mr. Perrin responded. "Wc were is a spike." He explained a “spike” to and South Avenues closed in the area of the circle on Saturday and Sunday. The “The answer is we don't know the contract with a successful contract trying to determine if the air supply closures w ere supposed to be sparatic earlier in the week, but were cancelled due be a specific jump in levels of spore answer, but we know it is safe,” Board next week." source was healthy for our children. to inclement weather. No one was notified of the rescheduling. counts. President Peter Goggi said. Al the Members of the board, Paul Otto of CONTINUED ON PACE 12 Area Voting Breakdown for November 2, 2004 Election African Amer. Students Candidate Office Party Total SP FW MS WF-1 WF-2 WF-3 WF-4 WF-Total Area Total George Bush Pres. R 59459765 5432 1873 2083 2013 1855 1731 1881 7480 16868 Testing Lower Than Peers John Kerry Pres. D 55949407 5694 1899 1431 1916 1751 1945 2032 7644 16668 By ED C OONEY dents fell short of the mean score, Mike Ferguson Rep-7th R 153639 5428 1875 2121 2014 1875 1686 1828 7403 16827 Specially Written for The Westfield trader usually by an average of 15 points. Steve Brozak Rep-7th D 111413 4901 1727 1164 1694 1531 1753 1801 6779 14571 African-American students in the Dr. Dolan told the board that stu­ Ralph Froehlich Sheriff D 91112 5686 1968 1483 1833 1610 1871 1909 7223 16360 Westfield school district recorded dents who have not been in the scores markedly lower than the aver­ Peter Lijoi Sheriff R 44988 4255 1504 1688 1716 1592 1394 1547 6249 13696 Westfield school district for an ex­ age score for the whole district on tended period of time could be having James LaCorte Surr. D 84402 5127 1780 1273 1607 1463 1671 1672 6413 14593 tests administered during the 2003- an adverse effect on the mean score of Michael Panagos Surr. R 48489 4612 1628 1836 1890 1727 1567 1768 6952 15028 2004 school year. At the Westfield African-American students. Daniel Sullivan FH-3yr D 95540 4887 1696 1180 1520 1407 1646 1682 6255 14018 Board of Education's meeting on In order to better understand the Tuesday, board members gathered to Bette Jane Kowals FH-3yr D 95481 4837 1697 driving factors behind Westfield's 1160 1520 1398 1627 1680 6225 13919 analyze this achievement gap and dis­ achievement gap. the administration Adrien Mapp FH-3yr D 91680 4702 1647 1067 1432 1337 1555 1590 5914 13330 cuss methods by which it can be elimi­ is collating various data about each Frank Arena FH-3yr R 65841 4930 1749 1962 2056 1830 1622 1793 7301 15942 nated. student, including the date of the Dr. Peg Dolan. Assistant Superin­ Joseph Renna FH-3yr R 65074 4892 1724 1067 1961 1781 1595 1731 7068 student’s entry into the district, previ­ 14751 tendent of Human Resources for the ous schools the student attended, gen­ PatHcla Quattroccf FH-3yr R 64032 4916 1734 1937 2015 1826 1627 1777 7245 15832 Westfield school district, made a pre­ der, attendance and disciplinary John Wolhrab FH-1yr D 89799 4483 1580 1031 1415 1293 1512 1530 5750 12844 sentation to the board displaying stan­ record, participation in co-eurricular dardized test results of students in the Bruce Paterson FH-1yr R 66799 5085 1777 2003' 2064 1883 1676 1857 7480 16345 activities, standardized test results, third, fourth, eighth, and eleventh and performance in school. Deck Yes includes absentee votes 666 803 820 802 3091 grades in both mathematics and lan­ "We need to gather information Deck No includes absentee votes 3066 2500 2382 2646 10594 guage arts. The results of each test and then form methods of interven­ Registered 15361 5013 4808 5271 4900 5048 5222 20441 45623 were further broken down into a mean tion,” said Superintendent of Schools score of all students who took the Voting Dr. William Foley. 11246 3835 3557 3980 3651 3729 3955 15315 33953 test, the mean score of special educa­ Board member Kimberley Rhodes Turnout 59% Natl. Est. 73% 77% 74% 76% 75% 74% 76% 75% 74% tion students who took the test, and was quick to point out that despite a the scores of African-American stu­ notable achievement gap. “our stu­ Tallies do not include absentee or provisional ballots unless indicated. SP = Scotch Plains; FW = Fanwood; MS = Mountainside; WF = Westfield dents who took the lest. In all cases, dents always out perform the rest of the scores of African American stu- the state.” Following Dr. Dolan's presenta­ Town Council and Mayor Results tion, Dr. Foley made note of initia­ Council Approves Resolution tives being taken to eliminate the Candidate Office Partv Total achievement gap. telling the board Martin Marks SPmayor R 5780 that a summer program was held this year for students not performing well Andrew Baron SPmayor D 4703 To Begin Recreation Work on the mathematics section of the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment Paulette Coronato SP-C R 5428 (GEPA). By LAUREN S. PASS hard to get input and had moved fur­ and Lawrence Goldman absent from Barbara Baldasarr SP-C D 4824 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Dr. Foley discussed the need for an ther ahead with a project than any the meeting on Tuesday night, the orientation program for transfer stu­ While no one on the council men­ Katnerine Mitchell FW-C D 2008 other council. council passed resolutions for the dents. specifically in the areas of math tioned the parking garage or the re­ “Pm glad we gave voters the op­ demolition of single-family homes at and foreign languages. He also ac­ cently defeated referendum at Tues­ Joseph Higgins FW-C D 1939 portunity” to give their opinions, the 231 Benson Place and 175 Lincoln knowledged the possibility that the day night’s public meeting, Mayor mayor said, adding that the results Road. The property on Benson is a district's teachers may not be inter­ Joseph Stroz FW-C R 1582 Gregory McDermott said at last were “loud and clear...louder than subdivision that was approved by the acting with African-American stu­ week's conference session that the, Maureen Mawby FW-C R some might have liked it.” He said planning board. dents in the most educationally effi­ 1610 “streak of talking decks has come to that talk of construction is over and it The council also approved a reso­ cient manner, saying, “I think there is an end.” The referendum was de­ Glen Mortimer MS-C R 2262 is time to effectively evaluate and lution for a professional contract for a need for training of our staff.” feated with 77 percent of the vote. manage the town’s parking facilities. engineering and architectural services Dr. Foley referenced a need for Werner Schon MS-C R 2251 He said that the council had worked With Councilmen Peter Echausse for the recreation department. This more interaction with Westfield's resolution allows the department to African-American community, and hire consultants to help them prepare said “consistent communication is Land Use Change Approved for Janies Ward; bids and specifications for the turf something that has been lacking.” field at Houlihan Field, revamping To that end. Tuesday’s meeting was plans for Memorial Park and recon­ attended by members of the commu­ ditioning of the lights and tennis nity, including Mrs. Adrian Bishop, Subdivision Proposal on Seneca PL Undecided courts at Tamaques Park. who called for a "doubling of the fourth Wal'd GoUiiviliiiali Jollies effort" luwaids liiiing African-Ameri­ By DAVID GIALANELLA Foerst wanted to assure residents that can staff and administration in Specially Written for The Westfield leader the land use plan in Westfield’s cen­ the land use plan and housing plan ing one of the units. He joked that tral business district. The amendment must be consistent, and that afford­ “there must be a better term than 'age no shovel is in the ground yet. and Westfield. The Westfield Planning Board spent would allow developer James Ward able housing requirements must be restricted',” but finished by saying that there will be meetings with the The district's Supervisor of Athlet­ the majority of their three-hour long to build a four-story, age-restricted heeded. that the project is “a win-win.” neighbors before the projects begin. ics, Ed Tranchina. attended the meet­ meeting last Thursday hearing an residential building on Prospect Street Board member Robert Newell One Prospect Street resident ex­ Public hearings were also held for ing to discuss the future of eighth application for construction of t\yo near Ferris Place, which is on the asked whether the amendment would pressed her total support, saying that five community development block grade sports in the Westfield school homes on Seneca Place. Several con­ fringe of the central business district. allow furtherdevelopment elsewhere, she and her neighbors were “anx­ grants. The federal monies are dis­ district. Mr. Tranchina recommended cerned citizens attended the meeting. Westfield’s current Master Plan or only in the one location. Mr. iously awaiting construction to start." tributed by Union County to different that eighth grade wrestling be ex­ Developer Joseph Buontempo ap­ does not provide for residential space Brancheau said that this amendment The motion to adopt the amend­ organizations, the town must apply tended to seventh graders as well, peared before tire board to present a on the ground floor of the downtown dealt only with the Ward Project, but ment was unanimously approved by on their behalf. Youth and Family noting that 15 seventh graders showed case for subdivision of the property, area, which the Ward Project pro- further studies could bring about more the board, except for Board Member CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 which is located at the end of Seneca poses...... amendments, Before putting ihe mo- - Richard Albert, who abstained dn c lt) Place, n street with no outlet. T here Ir tw in trs a vnfp fho hnarrj inviffl/1 m om Town Planner Blaise Rraneheau srnving a fcW hittral^a talc. ' csntsSly ufic Iivmi tv oil die piopcny. Health Department Receives addressed the board, recommending bers of the public to speak. Before beginning Mr. Buontempo’s Mr. Ward spoke positively about that the Master Plan be changed to John Gorman, of East Dudley Av­ application, however, the board fo­ the meeting. He told The Westfield accommodate the structure. Mr. enue spoke in support of the project cused on a proposed amendment to Leader that though there are two or Limited Flu Vaccine Supply Brancheau reminded the board that and expressed his interest in purchas- three more thresholds to cross before construction can begin, he believed WESTFIELD - The Westfield Re­ ages six to 23 months with a docu­ everything to be heading “in the right gional Health Department has an­ mented chronic illness, and pregnant Board of Adj. Decides to Continue direction." nounced that it has received its allo­ women with a documented chronic The Ward Project was not discussed cation of a limited supply of flu vac­ illness. for long, and the board’s attention cine for this year. On Monday, November 15, the was turned to the night's first applica­ The department will conduct pre­ department will conduct another pre­ Hearing on AT&T Antennae’s tion on the agenda. registration for individuals at highest registration for persons at risk for the Mr. Buontempo's application risk tomorrow. Friday. November 12, flu based upon general Center for By DAVID GIALANELLA communication antennas on rooftops about safety, and whether waves from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader wound up being the only application from 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 3 p.m. and Disease Control guideli nes. They wi 11 throughout town. the antennas would expose those take place from 10 to 11 a.m„ 2 to 3 Dozens of eager applicants showed heard. Mr. Buontempo and engineer 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room The antennas would provide better nearby to excess radiation. p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. in the Commu­ up for Monday night’s meeting of the Edward Dec presented their plan to of the Westfield Municipal Building. cellular phone service. Height ordi­ An independent scientist hired by nity Room of the Municipal Build­ Westfield Board of Adjustment. The build two houses on the lot in ques­ 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. nances do not allow for the antennas: AT&T claimed that exposure levels ing. Individuals in this category are meeting went on well past 11 p.m., tion, where only one house now stands. Those at highest risk are defined under current guidelines, a building would be even lower than those emit­ defined as: but still not all those on the agenda Mr. Buontempo presented several render- as: Adults age 65 and older with a must be 45 feet or taller in order to ted by cell phones themselves. He Adults age 65 and older; children got a chance to address the board. CONTTNUED ON PAGE 12 documented chronic illness: children have an antenna on its rooftop. But maintained that they would be safe, age six to 23 months; persons age two Representatives of AT&T wireless because of height restrictions in but some Westfield residents remained to 64 years, with a documented un­ addressed the board with an applica­ Westfield, the tallest buildings are scrutinizing, saying that other scien­ Regional...... 2-3 O bituary...... 21 Real E state.... 13-19 derlying chronic medical condition: tion that took over an hour to hear. only 40 feet tall. tists would not attest to the same level E ditorial____ 4-5 Education...... 20 Classifieds...... 19 women pregnant during influenza They proposed construction of 12 Some residents expressed concerns coNmueo on page 12 Community... 8-9 S ports...... 13-18 A&E ...... 22-23 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Thursday, November II. 2004 lleztb rr end The Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES A W atckun c C o m m u w c a h o w , Inc. Pu m j c a u o n Raritan Road Subdivision Douglas Fasciale’s Aspirations Come Full-Circle Tabled Pending New Plans As He Accepts Superior Court Judge Position By FHKD KONSI are at least 300 feet deep, while the depths of the proposed new lots would By MKHFI.I.K HELEN U KMDEVIN ing on the civil portion, hearing a vari­ Mr.n.. ... Is, After several homeowners raised be half that depth WoofUU lo**r a*l Jho loo- ety of disputes involving financial mat­ concerns about the effects of a pm- Mayor Marks wondered w hether W ESTFIELD - As a seventh grader. ters. posed subdivision on the neighbor­ the twoFrank Street lots, which would Douglas M. Fasciale possessed a keen "1 think that the interest 1 had (as a hood, the applicant, at the behest of lire be not only narrower than the 90-fool and deep respect for the legal profes­ youngster) was in serving the public Scotch Plains Planning Board, agreed norm but also shallower than other sion, which has brought him to his by using my training, skills and expe­ to resubmit revised plans calling for properties in the neighborhood, might newest post - New Jersey State Supe­ rience," Mr Fasciale told The Westfield the creation of fewer and larger lots. be "overreaching" in terms of carv­ rior Court Judge of Union County. Leader and The Scotch Plains- Andrew and Mary Lou HoJowku of ing out new lots. The Westfield resident was sworn in Fanwood Times the afternoon before on November 5 at the Union County 880 Raritan Road ate seeking to subdi­ During public comment on the ap­ his appointment on November 4. Courthouse in Elizabeth, where he will He added that after pursuing his vide their 1.28-acre property at the cor­ plication. several Frank Street resi­ be filling a vacancy created when As­ education and "gaining experience in ner of Raritan Road and Prank Street. dents raised concerns about the new Their property is actually two nearly signment Judge Edward W. Beglin. Jr the trenches o f the trial courts," he has lots, calling them not consistent with retired. Mr. Fasciale will be positioned come to achieve "the highest honor equally sized rectangular-shaped lots; theexisting deep lots. Planning Board in the law division, specifically focus­ and privilege I think 1 could ever re­ the Holowka's home is situated at the Chairman Joseph Doyle then asked comer of Raritan Road and Frank Street. the applicants if they would consider The remainder o f the two lots is a submitting revised plans calling for SP Zoning Board Approves mostly undeveltiped wooded area. three rather than tour lots to be cre­ Their original plan, which was ated, with all three lots, with widths heard by the Planning Board at its o f 100 to 128 feet, facing Franks Rt. 22 Plumbing Variance meeting on Monday, called for divid­ Street. After consulting with the bridge crossing Route 22 as w ell as from BsouminB Corbin tor Ttw U*»»r and 7I» tW m ing the two lots into four lots, with By FRED ROSSI NEW JUDGE—Thr Honorably Douglas Fasciale of Westfield, New Jersey State Holowkas and a representative from Stfmulk Written for The WetffieU l-estdrr and The Timet some distance on both the westbound and two properties, including the Holowka Superior Court Judge, addresses the large in the Elizabeth courhou.se during his M&M Real Estate Developers, attor­ easilxxiiKf lanes of the highway. Since the home, facing Raritan Road, and two After hearings that stretched over sev­ swearing-in ceremony last Friday. November 5. ney Robert Kraus told the board that property will not be atvtail site that willdraw facing Frank Street. The Holowkas eral months, the Scotch Plains Awing new plans would be submitted, hope­ many w-alk-in customers. Mr. Schoenwalder ceive. only on behalf of those being sued, but plan to sell the southernmost lot on Board of Adjustment last week approved fully in time for the board's Monday. variances anil site plans allowing Rreturn) said he views tlx- sign pile, which will When asked what kinds of emotions now my caseload is on behalf of plain­ Frank Street to M&M Real Estate- November 22, meeting. Schoemv alder to build a second building contain the nanx- ofhis business, as a way to he might be experiencing during the tiffs,” said Mr. Fasciale. "This has given Developers Inc.. which plans to build The three newly created lots will be (Wlhcproperty at 1811 Route22 West. The spread his nanx; nxxignilion. swearing-in ceremony the next day, me a unique opportunity to appreciate a single-family house there. oversized and the revised submission second huikling is part of his plan to base Some board members were concerned Mr. Fasciale remarked. “I'll be think­ issues from both sides." All four lots would meet area re­ will he considered a minor subdivision his plumbing supply business at the site, not only about the height of the sign from ing about what a lucky person 1 Holding membership in the quirements as well as front, side and application. If the plans arc not ready which presently houses an abandoned gas an aesthetic viewpoint, but also whether am . . .that I can extend my experience Middlesex County Bar Association. rear yard setback regulations. The for the hoard's meeting this month, station just west of the Route 22 overpass. the sign, if not being used to attract cus­ in trial courts and use my skills to Union County Bar Association, Asso­ applicants were seeking variances for then the application will be heard at the Mr. Schoenwalder will utilize the tomers to the site should be viewed more serveThc people of Union County." ciation of Trial Lawyers of America lot widths since the Raritan Road lots board's December 12 meeting. property's existing building as well as as a billboard. Billhoanls are subject to a A native of East Brunswick. Mr. and Barrister in Richard J. Hughes would be 88 feet wide and the two In other business, the planning build a 30-foot by 60-foot structure for new set of requirements and. perhaps, a Fasciale earned his Bachelor of Arts American Inn of Court, Mr. Fasciale Frank Street lots would he 84 feet board voted to recommend to the storage of supplies and inventory. The separate application. degree, cum laude. in 1982 from Seton was admitted to the New Jersey Su­ wide. Properties in the R-2 zone must Township Council that a piece of eastern half of the property is located in Mr. Schoenwalder's ptopised signage Hail University. Four years later, he preme Court and the U S. District Court he at least 90 feet wide. township-owned property on Cooper Watchung while the western end. where will he placed w ithin the existing 6-foot received a juris doctorate from the for the District of New Jersey in 1986. The following year, he was admitted After presentations on behalf of Road he rezoned as a "C-Conserva- the new building will be situated, is lo­ by 12-l«x»t frame atop the sign pole, with university's School of Law. During his education at Seton Hall, into the Third Circuit of the U.S. Court the applicant from engineer James tion" zone, which designates certain cated in Scotch Plains. another smaller sign situated just below he worked as a proofreader at a New­ of Appeals. In 1996, he was admitted Watson and professional planner township-owned tracts of land as be­ The hearings on Mr. Schoenwalder's the higher o i k . A sepirate smaller sign ark law firm and was employed in into the court's Federal Circuit. Elizabeth McKenzie. Mayor Martin ing off-limits to development of any application were continued throughor.il pile located at the eastern end of the sales in order to earn his degrees. Outside of the legal arena, Mr. Marks raised concerns about w hether the summer as questions arose over the property will be removed. kind be it residential or commercial Since 1987, he has been employed Fasciale has served as a trustee of the '“prevailing conditions” in the Frank proper use of an existing 50-foot-high In odx-r business, the h< xud approved an or even the development of a new at Hoagland. Longo. Moran, Dunst & Westfield Symphony Orchestra and Street neighborhixxl would he nega­ sign pole as well as whether he was application by Margtx-rite Debbie for a park. The property is a triangular­ Doukas in New Brunswick as an attor­ Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. required to install a new fire hydrant near certificate of non-conformity for a two- tively affected, especially by the two shaped sliver of land situated in the ney. In 1994. he garnered partnership He has been the president of the Rotary the proposed building. The fire hydrant family hixise at 2021 Prospect Avenue. new lots on Frank Street. Nearly all of center of Cooper Road between Club of Westfield, trustee of the Ms. Debbie's family, including her parents in the firm, which currently employs the properties in the neighborhixxl Heather Land and Wellington Downs. issue was resolved alter Township Fire nearly 80 lawyers. He concentrates his Westfield Cultural Arts Center, a mem­ and grandparents, had occupied both units Chief Jonathan Ellis determined that a taw practice in personal injury, mal­ ber of the Advisory Board of the New in the house for several decades going back sprinkler system linked to the fire depart­ practice work and civil litigation. Jersey Workshop for the Arts and chair­ to the earlier pxm of the 20th century. She ment would he sufficient for the property In June of 2000, he opened the firm's person of the United Fund of Westfield’s was seeking to have the Zoning Board Included in the board's resolution of Westfield office on South Euclid Av­ lawyer's division. validate it as a two-family house before she approval was a deed restriction that holds enue in order to provide legal services His new post will not only require Mr. Schoenwalder responsible for the in­ proceeds with selling the property . Several to Union County residents . Mr. Fasciale Mr. Fasciale to leave his position and stallation of a fire hydrant at the property i i of her relatives testified that the property reported that he works two out of five partnership at Hoagland. Longo, an existing water main several hundred had been utilized as a two-family house as days in Westfield, and all other time is Moran, Dunst & Doukas; "With this yards to the east uniter Route 22 is ever far hack as at least the 1940s and that it was spent either at the firm’s New appointment. I must resign from the extended westward. The provision will never a one-family dwelling. Brunswick location or in court. practice of law because it has to be one also apply to future owners of the property. At the start of the meeting. Board Attor­ Prior to his employment ar the New or another,” explained Mr. Fasciale, Board members had also raised con­ ney Vincent Lrughlin informed members Brunswick law firm. Mr. Fasciale adding that he must also step down cerns about Mr. Schoenw alder's proposed that a Superior Court Judge had upheld the worked as a judicial law clerk from from all of his positions with the com­ use of an existing 50-foot-high sign pole board's November 2003 rejection of an 1986 to 1987 with the Honorable John munity organizations. next to the roadway that presently holds a application by Nextmedia Outdoor to re­ Keefe, Superior Court of New Jersey, "However." he stressed, “1 will be sign tor the former gas station along with place a billboard located in a lot at the comer Chancery Division. General Equity able to serve in a different capacity by gasoline prices that are several years old of eastbound Route 22 and Union Avenue. Part in Middlesex County. using my training, education, experi­ and less than half of today's rates. Mr The Amine Bound will hold a special m at­ Mr. Fasciale w as one of only 3 per­ ence and skills in courts to help Union Schoenwalder earlier told the board he ing on Wednesday. November 17, to am- cent of all New Jersey attorneys to County." wanted to utilize the existing pole as a unue hearing dKapplicationof the Fan wood- hold board certification,as a ciyijjxiaJ Mr. Fasciale and ftis wife, Teresa, marketing tool to promote his plumbing Scotch Plains YMCA. which is seeking to attorney by the Supreme Court,of jvho has been,employed as an attorney supply business, pointing out that the sign enlarge its parking lot and also expand its Jersey as jjf. December of 2000. ., at Me£arts£& English since 1988, have atop die pole is visible from the nearby facilities inamulti-phase.multi-yearpiroject. "At first, my legal experience was two sons. Michael, 8, and Steven, 6.

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By PAUL j. PEYTON Patrons of Lenape Park, suggested WESTFIELD - A controversy in­ the alternatives and sites that were »HMM A* fv ** Tht r**' the board recycle the lead shot as well volving the Westfield Hoard of Edu­ considered. He will discuss Mr. COUNTY - Unless a Iasi minute as clean up the property. cation in the 1930s was similar in Ellsberg's fight w ith the board over • M'lulion is reached between Union "It's a precious facility We can't nature to the recent parking deck ar­ site that differed from those chosen County and federal officials, the lose it," he said. guments and debates Edward by the rest of the hoard. It also finally county's trap and skeet range in Mr. Lossman said a change from Ellsberg, who wav serving on (he went to the voters, who sided with Cranford will close after 78 years on lead to steel shot would be costly to hoard, was in sharpdisagreement w ith Mr. Ellsberg 4-1. Wednesday. December 1. The 25- park users. The cost of skeet shot the other members as to the sites Using slides and visual aids, Mr. acte facility, located in Lenapc Park, guns range from $2,000 to $ 10,000, offered for a new location of the Bixithe will show some of the sites has been a favorite pastime for target while a trap gun costs around $2,500. Westficld High School. Garland (Bud) discussed by (he bourd As it finally shooters and is used for safety train­ Trap and skeet shooters said the use Boothe, former mayor of Westfield, turned out, none of the sites discussed ing by the state's Department of Fish. of steel or a shot made from a metal will discuss this controversy at the w ere w here Westfield High School is Game and Wildlife. alloy would increase the wear and Westfield Historical Soc iety 's Friday located today. Environmental Protection Agency tear on the guns, thus reducing the GOVERNMENT ROLES...At Its October imrllng. St. Helen’s Puck No. 273 evening program on November 19, at He will also talk of the educational (EPA) officials informed the county amount of people who could afford to Ins lied Slate Senator Tom Kean. Jr. to discuss hts role In state capital and 7:30 p.m. tn the Community Room of system that was used in those years as in April that the facility must cease continue to be active in the sport. involvement In government. The theme of the meeting Mas being a good citizen the Westfield Municipal Building. compared with the system in use today. using lead shot, which is used to fire According to Mr. Lossman. the cost and understanding a little bit of what government does. Senator Kean answered In the first part of his program, which The program is open to the public at clay pigeons, because of health to reload a gun ranges from $2.50 for a number of questions. Including what was the best law that he introduced. The was held on September 17. Mr Boothe at no charge. Light refreshments will hazards of using lead on a facility lead shot to $6.50 for steel shot. rub scouts also discussed what ll means lobe a good citizen, including votunterrism discussed Commander Ellsbeig's im­ he served at the end of the program. which is located on land classified as "This is a loss of a historical site." and involvement In charitable projects. The scouts mentioned the Eagle Seoul portant role on D-Day. 1944. He showed wetlands. said Mr. Los&man, a resident of West project tor the new Memorial Playground and the Korean War memorial as good examples of being a good citizen. how Commander Ellsberg \ know ledge Library Teens Slate County Counsel Robert Barry told Orange who has utilized the trap and of salvage techniques led to the vetting the freeholders at their November 4 skeet range for 20 years. up of the Mulberry Harbors, which Book Discussion meeting that the county and EPA have "When it's gone, so will the sport, SP-F Band and Color Guard made it possible to effectively land the FANWOOD - The Teen group of had numerous conversations, as well so will the people and probably the troops, supplies and equipment of the the Fan wood Memorial Library will as a face-to-face meeting in , park," he said, noting that Union Allied Forces. have its monthly book discussion on io reach an accord. County’s facility is believed to be the Set to Rock Giants Stadium In his November 19 program. Mr. Tuesday. Nos ember 23. from 6:15 to "It was our consensus that the only only government operated, public trap Boothe will discuss Commander 7:30 p.m. alternative was a change in shot," said and skeet range in New Jersey. SCOTCH PLAINS — In what they for Giants Stadium. They are ready to Ellsberg's importance to the Town of The November hook selection is Mr. Barry. He said a survey of users Greg Khalaf of Summit has been hope is a harbinger for this weekend's .” Westfield while serving on the Board "Feed,” by M.T. Anderson. In the revealed that 75 percent of them were coming to the range for over 40 years. all-state championships at Giants Sta­ Byurd Bridge, the Scotch Plains- of Education from 1935-39. Although tradition of "Brave New World," not willing to switch to a steel shot. He described the facility as a “safe dium. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Fanwood Music Bsters Co-President, he says he couldn't find any discus­ "1984" and 'The Handmaid's Tale." In addition, Mr. Barry said the EPA and fun family activity." High School band and color guard said. "The kids were really into their sion of w hat Mr. Ellsberg did on the "Feed" takes the world as it is now would require the 31,000 cubic yards "The county needs to be strong and came up with their best performance performance. During warm-ups. you board during that period, he knows it and extrapolates in the future. Re­ o f land the range utilizes to undergo keep this facility open," he said. of the season at the Bloomfield Band could hear that they were really pumped." was during the Depression and the freshments will be served. reclamation, a process whereby the Freeholder Daniel Sullivan said the competition held November 7. hoard was struggling over many prob­ The Teen group offers many pro­ topsoil is skimmed off and the lead county has been put in a situation to The Raiders took home four, first African Violet Group lems, including whether to replace, grams at the library, located at North shot is sifted out. close the facility based on orders from place awards in the competitive "Chal- expand or keep the Westfield High Avenue and Tillotson Road All teen­ He said EPA cost estimates to the the EPA. lenge" class, which included To Meet Next Week School in the Elm Street building. agers are invited to join. For more county, given the nearly eight-decade "The (directive) to close this facil­ Randolph and West Milford. Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS - The Union Mr. Bixithe believes the residents information, please call Annie or active use of the facility and the heavy ity is not coming from us. There is a Plains-Fanwood won for the catego­ County Chapter of the African Violet of today will be amazed at some of Nancy at (908) 3224377. brush on the range, would be $2.3 lot of pressure coming from the EPA," ries of best v isual, best music and Society will hold its monthly meeting million. If the county continued to said Freeholder Daniel Sullivan. best overall, while the Color Guard, on Thursday, November 18. at I p.m. use lead shot this process would have Freeholder Chairman Angel performing “Club SPF," was voted at the Scotch Plains Public Library. to be completed every five years, Estrada said the county would con­ tops in its group. The Color Guard is Guest speaker Bob Kur/ynski will though the cost would be lower since tinue to look at cost proposals as well directed by Mandy Jerome. discuss "Tips on Trailers." Anyone Do You Have To there would not be as much lead shot as review all aspects of keeping the "The kids gave (heir best perfor­ interested in African violets is invited to dig out of the ground. range open. mance of the year.” said Band Direc­ to attend. The library is located at Mr. Barry said EPA officials esti­ In other business. Bruce Paterson, tor Durand Thomas. ‘They are ready 1927 Bartle Avenue. Go To Court? mate that the county range uses 50,000 a Republican from Garwood who lost pounds or 25 tons of lead shot, every his bid for a seat on the board on year. Users provide their own shot November 2, told board members that Rocket Your Advertising and guns. the Republicans never proposed clos­ "The continued use of lead shot is ing Runnells Specialized Hospital in JON M. 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Plains Sftfs iaUy WrMm fm WeufltU LtwAt* md Tkr Tkm* Japan, we located two downed fliers in Mrmbet of: Member of: J New Jm ey Prrw A*mn taiion Editor's Note: Thr following ex­ life preservers, apparently wounded New Jersey Hew AwodMkio - Nitrons! Newspaper Association Below air four arcane words, each with Nolle iu Newspapet AnoriatMm N< utrh Hum Business & Pmlnilmal Association cerpts are fnrm the publication in The Japanese sent out wooden tor­ WwtflekJ Area Oiunbrr af C fuiMJod Business * Professional AuodUwn 1994 of the 55th reunion of The pedo boats to capture our men. We four definition* - only one i* correct. The IVfKxlkih (\MU{f Paid «t WeMfWId, New Jersey Westfield High School ( lass of 1939. sank one after another using our eight others are made up. Are you sharp enough Pc -In - Pdm ufe Paid a Scorch Plain* New Jersey to discern this deception of diction'.’ forward machine guns. Almost out of P.O. Bo* 250 • 251 North Avenue, Weal P.O. Bos .168 The complete document is available if you can guess one correctly - good Westfield, NJ. 07091 at www.goleader.com/ whsl939. gas, we saw the most unforgettable, Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076 ***** guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ Tele: |908) 2.12-4407 • E-mail: pres,4fgoleeder.com W eb: www.goleader.com • F a s: 1708) 2.12-047.1 thrilling sight. A rescue sub was ap­ vidual If you get three - word expert. If December 7, 1941. and our entry proaching on the surface at full speed, you gel all four - You must have a kx of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at into World War II changed the lives of spray flying, a large American flag free time! P. (). Bo* 250, W estfield, New Jersey 07091 WHS 1939 in ways none of us could flying and officers on the conning Ail words and correct definitions PUBIJSHEI) EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHI NG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. have imagined. We will be forever tower waving as we flew past. Years come from the board game Diction indebted to those who rose to the later. I found out the men were res­ Deception. Michelle l.e Puidevln H orace K. C orbin Fred K. I.ecomlc challenges of the war and gave their cued. What a heroic submarine crew! Answers to last week'sarcane words. AAE «Mrf I JtlH ATHlN Hi RUSHER UAMtcxtwa ra irn u lives in the process. Seven of our ***** 1. Tincal - Crude borax * Suzctte F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael I.. Bartiromo classmates from the class of '39 fell REGENSBURG BOMBING RUN 2. Rostrulum - A small beak, as of an COMHt/NtTt lvs/staat hi b jjsh u t a s u n n s usssmuo t noM’cnm in the war. They, along with 77 other by Owen McWilliams The odd thing insect 3. Tocher - The dowry of a bride Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds R obert P. C onnelly Westfield servicemen, lost their lives. aixxit (lying in combat, you just about ASSIGNMENT U M It* MANAGE*. BUSINESS SYSTEMS 4. Biga - in ancient Rome, a chariot In remembrance are: Lieutenant Salter go in a straight line, paying no heed to drawn by two horses B en Corbin Stores Clark. 2nd; Lieutenant H. the antiaircraft batteries. In 1943. we SERVICES SI'EM RIP! ION PRIC E Lester Gebler; Lieutenant William flew mainly on our own, without ATAZ1R <>n e-year ' ^ * Two-year - $52 • Ihree-year - $76 • One-year college (September to May) - $20 H. Lyman, Jr.; Corporal Lawrence A. fighter escort. Our fifth mission, on 1. A warm wind of the Sahara Rankin. Jr.; Lieutenant Elefterios V, August 17, 1943, to bomb the 2. A type of Syrian scarf Stavros; Sergeant James L. Thomas; Regensburg aircraft factory, was our 3. A Filipino Moslem who takes an oath before a priest that he will die killing Lieutenant Archibald L, Williams. We downfall. We crashed in Germany Christians Incredible! Mountainside School were the class of 1939 B.C. (before and were captured. 1 was interned in 4. The influence of a star upon another, computers). Remember? We were Stalag 7A near Munich and later sent or upon man before Saran Wrap and Scotch Tape, to Stalag 17B in Austria. We stayed PERDITION Kids Remain Exposed to Odor before nylon and dacron, before peni­ there until April, 1945, when the 1. Shame; humiliation cillin and polio vaccine, before Xerox flashes of the Russian guns could be 2. Complete and irreparable loss; ruin Since the construction began on Becchwtxxl School they shouldn’t be. We are shocked that our school and Polaroid, before credit cards and seen over Vienna. We were marched 3. The waiting place of the dead before west toward the German border, 10 being delivered to heaven or hell in Mountainside over two years ago, it has been one children do not receive protection by the laws of the even ball-point pens... We learned what was going on in the world by groups of us, 500 men each. We were 4. Unfaithfulness; perfidious problem after another. Now. the children are in class­ land. We have long complained about the autocracy of hearing or reading about it, not by liberated on May 3, 1945 by soldiers JENNET 1. A spinning machine with a number rooms with a “mysterious" odor problem that has the NJEA, but this is a subject for future editorials. watching il happen on TV. Pearl Har­ of the 13th Armored Division, part of of spindles existed for six months. No cause has been identified. The paramount concern now is the "well being” of bor changed all that and what follows Patton’s army. ***** 2. A window shade of horizontal slats No professional plan for correction is known to be in children and staff at Beechwood Schtxrl. are wartime memories andexperiences that slope and overlap place. Is there a hazard? No one knows! Incredible! Ciro Randazzo Construction was removed from the as recalled by some of our classmates. BLOWING UP THE UNIVERSE 3. A female donkey or small Spanish Yes, parents are very concerned. Yes, parents are Beechwood project and the Hartford Bonding Com­ - Robert R Hoffman, Editor. by Bill Lowe James B . Conant, Presi­ horse ***** demanding answers, but they are not getting them. pany stepped in with a new contractor. In the interim, dent of Harvard, spoke on fighting 4. A short, stout crowbar used for open­ The Mountainside Public Schixil administration did the construction shell was left open. Air conditioners GENERAL PATTON EX­ the Nazis: “The forces of violence ing doors PTF.ROPE ask the Westfield Regional Health Department and the were in the parking lot uncovered. The site was a PRESSES HIS W ISHES by Ed must be beaten back by superior vio­ lence." I was ordered to a classified 1. Related to or characteristic of a fern county to come in and review the situation a few weeks mess, as this newspaper investigated regularly. Chatfield My first meeting with Gen­ eral Patton was when the company destination: the atomic bomb project 2. A fruit hat 3. In anatomy, the junction of frontal, ago. But the help and advice was not heeded. Further, the Construction was halted in November of 2002 and failed tocross the river at the Maginot at Los Alamos. Achieving the ex­ school administration has not provided the health depart­ didn't start again until May of 2003. During that time, the temporal and the great wing of the Line due to enemy firepower. The treme purity of plutonium needed for spheniod bones ment with the most recent test results. The Westfield mold was discovered in the building and remediation next day. he spoke to us as he stood on the weapon to work was most diffi­ 4. in Grecian architecture, a row of Regional Health Department and the county have no was performed. the hood of his jeep with both hands cult. We had a process (idea) by Sep­ columns, as in a peristyle; a portico jurisdiction and can only act as a technical resource at (lie Now that the school is open, there's an odor. The "odor" at his waist on his pearl-handled pis­ tember 1944. By July, 1945, we saw request of the schtxyl administration. The Mountainside became apparent in May. and though “unidentified," was tols and said, "You will cross the river the first baseballsized plutonium mayor and council have no jurisdiction either. deemed “harmless'' by the school administration. How if it takes a boxcar load of dog tags.” hemisphere — half of the atomic SP Residents Thanked We crossed the river! bomb. On July 16, two halves were As we understand, public school systems are not can they say that an unidentified odor is harmless? ***** For Reelection Support subject to the regulations of the New Jersey Depart­ While the Centers for Disease Control has not joined in detonating the first atomic Now that Election Day has come and ment of Environmental Protection or those of the reached a conclusive analysis on the effects of mold, RESCUE IN OS AKA BAY by Avrel bomb in the Trinity test at Mason My most hair-raising experi­ Alamagordo. The implications were gone, we would like to thank the voters of its website says, “The potential health effects of health department (except for PEOSH; Public Em­ ence was my 35th and last mission. It not lost to us. Scotch Plains for once again placing their ployee Occupational Safety and Health Program). indoor mold are a growing concern. Mold can cause trust in us with another term on the town­ For PEOSH to become involved, an employee must or worsen certain illnesses (e.g., some allergic and ship council. While the rigors of the campaign can register a complaint. But. who is going to do that and occupation-related diseases and infections in health be both mentally and physically exhaust­ possibly lose their job for being a whistle blower? care settings). There is not conclusive evidence, how­ ^ Letters to the Editor ] ing, it is always a pleasure to be out in the Essentially, the public schools answer only to the ever. about whether indoor mold is associated with a community meeting with and hearing the NJEA (New Jersey Education Association). Unbe­ multitude of other health problems, such as pulmo­ thoughts of our residents. It was also lievable! The boards of education in New Jersey have nary hemorrhage, memory loss, and lack of energy." Westfield Resident Offers Suggestions pleasing to see so many new faces in­ volved supporting our efforts. managed to carve themselves out of oversight, and Something needs to be done now at Beechwood School. For South Euclid TVaffic Problems Of course we would also like to thank The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times for School is back in session and the My suggestion would be to eliminate or fair and thorough coverage of the cam­ It’s Dark Now And Pedestrians area around the high school is not the restrict on-street parking on both sides of paign and for facilitating a stimulating only place in town that suffers from South Euclid from East Broad Street to debate on the issues that are important to traffic issues. 1 would like to draw Tremont Avenue during the hours when our residents. people's attention to the congestion the school is opening or closing. South We look forward to the next four years Encounter Increased Danger that occurs every morning and after­ Euclid is a fairly wide street and this should in Scotch Plains municipal government noon on South Euclid. The entrance to permit cars seeking to drop off or pick up and as always, welcome your thoughts Winter and daylight savings time result in gray Remember not to pass on the right through the leaf the St Paul's Day School is located on children to not block the street to through and advice on how to make our little piece South Euclid and twice a day the line traffic. If, however. South Euclid is not of the world a better place. afternoons and dark evenings in our area. Night piles, as children may be at play. As the winter weather of cars stretches up and down the street, wide enough to permit this change, then Mayor Martin Marks blocking all traffic in both directions. perhaps the town should restrict on-street approaches quickly this time of the year. The end of rolls in, ice and snow are bound to make road condi­ Councilwoman Paulette Coronato It is not uncommon for the line of cars parking and re-line South Euclid to be two December will be here very shortly, and this is the tions worse; take it slow and stay alert. to affect the flow of traffic on East lanes heading away from East Broad and shortest daytime of the year. Many don't adjust well Joggers and bicyclists need to be more on guard, too, Broad Street. one lane in the opposite direction. to this sudden change in loss of daylight. When because of the diminished visibility. Make sure the Clearly St. Paul's has a wonderful In the meantime, for the safety and Community Thanked everyone leaves work during this time of year, it's reflectors on your bicycles are cleaned off and in good child care program to attract such a protection of the drivers and the people in number of people. The question is how the area, it may be advisable to have an For WF Recreation dark. It’s hard to see while driving and it’s particu­ condition. Both joggers and cyclists should consider to best handle the traffic that results officer present in the area during the drop- Haunted House Success from their success. Unlike the high off/pick-up times. Working together, this larly hard to see pedestrians. Pedestrians also don't purchasing and wearing a blinking light to make them The Westfield Recreation Department see very well, aren’t as aware as they need be, and more visible. school, which seems to be an intrac­ should not be a difficult situation to rem­ table problem, the South Euclid situa­ edy to everyone’s satisfaction. would like to take this opportunity to assume drivers see them. Please remember that many “out of town” cars pass tion is, I believe, very easily manage­ thank the community and our volunteers Thomas Hoens This condition has resulted in unfortunate pedes­ through the area all the time. These drivers do not know able if the town were to enable a rela­ for making our Fourteenth Annual Hal­ tively minor change. Westfield loween Haunted House a huge and safe trian deaths over the last few years. The busy local the conditions of our local roads or the busyness of success. The event was enjoyed by over thoroughfares, such as North Avenue and East Broad pedestrian travel. They won't be as alert as you. 2,000 adults and children from the com­ Street in Westfield, have proven to be particularly We'd like to hear your suggestions on this issue. WECARE Thanks Those Who Helped munity and took more than 60 volunteers to operate safely and smoothly. dangerous. These streets are uniquely laden with both Please e-mail [email protected]. Put an End to Parking Deck Debate The Recreation Department especially cars and pedestrians. It's the most dangerous combina­ Let's make our wintertime as safe as possible this thanks the Optimist Club of Westfield, the WECARE is extremely pleased with posed development. tion - many cars, many pedestrians and dark evenings. year by staying alert. Junior Optimist Club, Department of Pub­ the results of the referendum and are glad Finally. WECARE greatly appreciates lic Works and FMBA Local No. 30 for We appeal to everyone to be extremely alert - drivers that the will of the people was expressed the coverage given to the parking issue by their tremendous support in making the and pedestrians both. in a democratic manner. WECARE also the local press. WECARE looks forward event possible. These organizations, along thanks Mayor McDermott and the coun­ There’s more everyone can do to help avoid tragedy. to assisting the Town of Westfield in the with the many Westfield students and com­ Freedom Isn’t Free cil for allowing the referendum to be future with monitoring and encouraging munity members who volunteered, are to Please wear bright colored and reflective clothing placed on the ballot and for abiding by the responsible development and implement­ be commended for their efforts and dedi­ This Veterans Day. remember the Americans who died while walking. Cross on streets only whe"re it is legal result although it was non-binding. We ing alternative parking solutions. cation toward youth programs. in war for our freedom: Over I, l(X) currently in Iraq and want to thank the citizens and business and safe. Please do not "J-Walk!” Every time you cross James Baker, Len Berman, Jim i would also like to personally thank 136 in Afghanistan; 4.435 in the Revolutionary War; owners of Westfield who assisted us ev­ Chuck Ropars and Paul Checchio of the the street, assume that drivers don't see you because ery step of the way by signing our peti­ Boyes, Jacqueline Brevard, Thomas 2,260 in the War of 1812; 13,283 in the Mexican War; CunifT, Diana Florian, Cynthia Recreation Department for their count­ they probably don’t. Take the time to remind your 558,052 in the Civil War, 2,246 in the Spanish-American tion, going door-to-door distributing our less hours of dedication to the construc­ flyers, posting signs on their property, Foulke, Quaid Kapadia, Beverly children to always cross at the cross walks, and if War; 116,708 in World War 1; 407,316 in World War II; Mack, John Mancini, Cory Mermer, tion of this tremendous project. We could 33,651 in the Korean War; 58.168 in Vietnam and 293 in writing letters, sending e-mail, attending not have done it without you. you're thinking about buying yourself or the kids new town council meetings and voting "no.” Jeffrey Messing, Debbie Montick, the Gulf War. Robert Nehring, Maureen Once again, the department thanks all winter coals, try to buy bright colors. We also thank Councilmen Camana those who assisted and attended the As written on the Korean War Memorial in Washing­ and Echausse for voicing their opposition Rothfelder, Kenneth Rotter, Cathy Drivers, in their normal rush to get home, should ton. DC: “Freedom isn't free." Ordinary men with ex­ Salomon, Allen Solomon, Sharon Haunted House. You made this commu­ to the garage and taking time and effort to nity project a success. See you next year. remember how unsafe it is this time of year. Expect traordinary deeds have defended our fragile democracy. educate the public about the parking plan, Stockwell, Neil Sullivan, Roger Sullivan, Keneth Sumner, Robert pedestrians to do unusual things because they will. and Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan for Traci Kastner stating her personal opposition to the pro­ Tarte and Melissa Zelko Program Coordinator WECARE Westfield Recreation Department Scotch Plains Reader Wants More r Campaign Literature U REALLY g o t l)S good OH, COME ON j Information On School Test Scores Ttirns Off SP Voter After reading your article “SP-FW above." Then later in the article, we read Why do the Scotch Plains Democrats THIS TIME. WUATWIULYoO \aJo u i_d we DO Board of Education Updated On Recent that Terrill Middle School had a goal find it necessary to send out campaign High School Racial Discrimination,” (presumably math) of increasing “to 90 literature filled with half-truths and DO NEXT, SEAT US U)mt THAT? (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Novem­ percent of the students scoring proficient twisted facts about the opposition? As an ber 4), i request clarification. or above.” independent. I vote for the person I feel is ADEA& MAN? The article states that Park Middle It appears that, although all five elemen­ most qualified. Insulting my intelligence School had a math goal "to have 83 per­ tary schools share the same academic suc­ with these mailings results in my not even cent of the students score proficient or cess goals, the two middle schools do not. considering the Democratic candidates. Is this accurate? If so, why ? The reality of Council Peopte Thank the population's successes may not Be ------—.....-—-gr PgtmKfHafdTe T.....--- I-..- " J 1 w t" 1 iiaticufis die ease Svuidh Hams F VV Voters for Support over time, we should be asking why), but Deadlines We would like to take this opportunity is it true that we expect less from the General News - Friday 4pm to thank Fanwood residents for their sup­ students at Park from the out start? port in this past election. During the cam­ When the special education students Weekend Sports - Monday 12pi paign, we met so many people aware of are schooled at Terrill, this presumably Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm the issues facing the borough, and we are lowers the overall scores, as pointed out Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm extremely grateful for the confidence the with School One. Or were the special Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm people have placed in us. education students' scores not included? We fully intend to support Mayor Mahr Or are these students now at Park? I T o R e a c h ^ and the administration regarding current would appreciate some more informa­ E-Mail - editor® goleader.cotn efforts to move the downtown redevelop­ tion. Phone - (908) 232-4407 ment forward through public consensus, Deborah GralTox Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 070 W O W -R A i to continue to minimize any municipal Scotch Plains PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 0707 tax increase by seeking additional grants ******* and controlling expenditures, and to en­ S u b m U t o i j j EUCtltv Editor's note: Both middle schools in­ sure the quality of services to ail resi­ Email Photos i cluded scores o f Special Education stu­ dents. Email Ads as pdf f in 2005, we look forward to a positive dents. According to the reporter who was at the meeting, in previous years Terrill Please spell & grar and rewarding year for the Borough of For more inform ^ « e K A C - - Fanwood. and Park have had different scores, which is why the goals were set differently. For w ww.goleader.c 'tteUZtcCk/1i*£f Kathy Mitchell, Council President further information, we suggest contact­ www.goleader.coi Joe Higgins, Councilman ing the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of www.goleader.con Fanwood Education. A W att h u n g Thursday, November 11, 2004______P«gS 5

SERVING IN SCOTCH 1*1 A INS... A u.ulhful Ed Walsh, right, poses with some United Slates Navy personnel in this 1943 photo. Mr. Walsh served OB the U.S.S. IST-207 in the l*ncilU' during World W ar II. Local Veterans Share

BERLIN FALLS...Horace Corbin, Sr. carries the American flag into Berlin upon Its fall in 1945 during World War II. Tales of Combat Duty By JEANNE W HITNEY clinical experiences under those con­ Bertram Schwartz Recalls Sfm ialh Written (or The Time* und 7he WesffieM leader ditions," she said, “and it helped me JUST H ANGING AROUND...Frank Chupko hangs from the hoist which Is used REPRINTED from November 5, develop in many ways." to rescue pilots and any other personnel in need. Photo is circa 1970. 1998 — War is hell. Veterans will She later went on to become Chief Life with ‘The Hump’ adm it that. Yet there are often other Nurse in a Dover hospital. Although tales of war worth telling. Ed Walsh, she recently retired after 30 years in Vietnam Veteran Chupko, Jr. Bv HORACE R. CORBIN Chinathlsyear. Mr. Schwartz declined a Scotch Plains resident und World the military. Ms. Rice said a former Speeitith Wnrten for The Westfield lender ,md The Tunes this part of the trip in favor of explor­ W ar 11 veteran of the U.S. C oast Guard patient from her Vietnam lour of duty REPRINTED from June 15. 2000 ing new areas of China. He stated that said he was in nine war campaigns recently looked her up. The soldier Recalls Helicopter Rescue - Many call it 'The Hump." But for 45 hours of commercial jet flying was and four invasions over the course of told her he remembered the moment those who flew it, it was also known enough and that cruising at 35,000 the war in the Pacific. He spent much she had pul a Vietnamese orphaned Bv DAVID B. CORBIN The plane was dangling. If the cable as "Aluminum Alley" because of the feel in today's aircraft is not the same o f his time in a 327-foot Landing Spteially Written fi>r The Westfield Under and The Timet toddler on his lap while he sat in a broke, it could cut you in half,” wreckage of hundreds of fuselages thrilling experience as being airborne Ship Tank that "rolled right up" on wheelchair at the hospital, and how REPRINTED from September explained Mr. Chupko. “We were strewn over the mountainous air route. in the wartime bombers of 1943. island beaches and unloaded tanks that inspired him to recover. 14, 2000 - Nothing encountered about to sel down bul had to move. More than 600 lives were lost in this The trip brought back many memo­ and other ground equipment for the Another World War 11 veteran liv­ went according to ihe book for In the meantime, the pilot wakes endeavor - a three-year airlift, which ries for Mr. Schwartz. “Much of China Allies. ing in Westfield, who asked not to be Third Class Petty Officer Rescue up and starts fighting me. 1 lost my occurred during World War 11. is just the same and just as ancient, "1 was never wounded," Mr. Walsh identified, said he landed in Air Crewman Frank Chupko dur­ grip, and he fell onto the deck." Flying from India, across Burma hut modernization is springing up said, "until I was pul oh lighthouse Normandy 10 days after the D-Day ing his first helicopter air-sea res­ Remarkably, the pilot was all right. and into China carries one over some everywhere in urban centers. They duty in Maine after the war. I broke invasion and was handed 50 soldiers cue mission in January of 1970. “It turned out that the Captain of of the most inhospitable terrain in the certainly are going to be an economic my knee." Mr. Walsh explained that und a manual on how to detect and Before his two tours of duty in Viet the ship put me in for a medal. The world. The 500-mile route from competitor to reckon with soon," he he joined the Coast Guard after the defuse German land mines. He was Nam. his orders said “Helicopters Captain said that it was the best Assam, India to Kunming. China takes said. "The Chinese government Japanese attack on the United States barely 30 years old. West Coast" said Mr. Chupko. “I thing he ever saw. We knew that it one across disease-infested jungles, treated us well during the trip and at Pearl Harbor. "I tried to join the "I told them, this is a job, you can't knew where 1 was going." He was wasn't textbook." Mr. Chupko re­ then up and up and over 470 snow- political overtones were kept in the Marines but a doctor said I had a bad make a mistake, or you’ve forfeited sent to Imperial Beach. Calif. ceived the Navy Commendation covered Himalayan peaks — each background. The Chinese conduct heart," Mr. Walsh related. your life,” he said. With K-rations, “We had to go through a lot of M edal. higher than 13.000 feet. affairs with ceremony and a theme. He was 18 years old. Shortly after coffee and cigarettes, he and his training before we went to Viet­ Just two days later, Mr. Chupko The airlift was the only way to supply As hard as they try, procedures and that, he proved healthy, told the Coast "Thunderbolt” platoon made it nam. I had to go through hand-to- and his crew made a textbook res­ desperately needed ammunition, guns, bureaucracy seem to cause unneces­ G uard he hud not been refused enlist­ through France into the Rhineland, hand combat, physical education, cue. Everything was according to food and medical supplies to the sur­ sary obstruction," he said. ment by any other branch and joined. losing five of the 50. He was wounded paramedic school and survival plan. “This time there was no rounded American and Chinese forees Sylvia, his wife of 51 years, and "As an Irish Catholic,! Mr. Walsh in the leg by shrapnel on his birthday school,” he said. "Everybody was m edal." during the war being raged with Japa­ their son, Arthur, of Union City, ac­ added, "I went to confession over in December 1944. there at survival school. There were After graduating from college nese military units. All and all, over companied Mr. Schwartz on the three- that." He said he later wound up fight­ When he went to medic for first pilots, navy seals and air crewmen with a degree in economics and 650.000 tons of war materiel made it week trip to China. “It was a nice ing beside the U.S. Marines with the aid, he said he saw other soldiers in for helicopters.” business from Belmont Abbey, over the Hump in support of the ultimate family opportunity, and we saw so U.S. Naval Amphibious Force in the much worse shape, and turned around Mr. Chupko recalled his first res­ North Carolina in 1967, Mr. victory during those grave times. many interesting things." she said. Philippine Islands anyway. "I really and left. Regardless, he was later cue experience. "We were off the Chupko joined the navy and got This materiel kept the 341st Bomb After the war, Mr. Schwartz stud­ would like to see the Coast Guard gel awarded the Purple Heart, and a coast of Washington (state). It was involved with aviation electronics. Group of the 14th Air Force, sta­ ied chemistry at New York Univer­ more credit for their part in the war." Bronze Star for bravery and heroism. a bad night with a storm. The planes His buddy, Paul Konyha, also from tioned in China under the command sity. then did graduate studies in physi­ Mr. Walsh noted. Scotch Plains resident and Viet­ were practicing takeoffs and land­ Scotch Plains, signed up and joined of Lieutenant General Claire Lee cal chemistry and mathematics at Co­ A Vietnam War veteran, Mary Jo nam veteran Joe McCourt said even ings. Our rescue helicopter had a the army. “We wanted one last fling Chennault, in operation. lumbia University and the University Rice of Westfield, served as a hospi­ through the trauma o f war, he found a pilot, a copilot and two guys in the before we shipped off. So. we “When you're a strapping young of Southern California. tal staff nurse in 1969 for one year. positive aspect in leading soldiers as back. One guy would be the swim­ rented a Cadillac hearse and drove man from Brooklyn, you feel invin­ Most of his 43-year professional “I'm a very patriotic individual," she an officer in 1969 and 1970. “I saw mer and one would run the hoist. across country to California,” he cible," said Bertram Schwartz. “You career was spent at Bell Labs, then a said, fd encourage anybody to go boys turn into young men." he said. “I This time. 1 was the swimmer." A said. "We slept in the car like camp­ don’t give a lot of thought to the part of AT&T, in Murray Hill as Mem­ into the military. “You get a lot of life was 24 years old, 25," fighter pilot was waved off while ers, picked up hitchhikers and danger, you just do your duty." ber Technical Stall, while residing in coming in for a landing on the stopped in Vegas." It’s been more than 50 years since Westfield with his wife and family. vcarciet..biu.he.djecidedlOi land. "He i,i , ,.Mi. Chupko .had, two tours in Mr. Schwartz* a Westfield resident, flew He pursui|i: ®s‘M)-di;;gid deWlopk | came in on an angle, und the tail •• Vietnam. **• May •of 1970 on the i those 50 missions fbr the 34),st Bomb ment with iransfobrs, integrated cir­ hook caught the cable. He punched carrier USS Oriskanx and October Group as a radio operator/gunner. He cuits and lasers, Mr. Schwartz has NEIL SULLIVAN ‘ out (ejected) sideways like a rocket o f 1971 on (he carrier USS Con­ remembers the flack and the enemy published 80 scientific papers, edited President, Westfield Mortgage into the water.” stellation. He received The Air fighters swooping in. The right engine two hooks, has been issued 38 United Mr. Chupko dropped info the Gallantry Medal from the South of his aircraft was shot out during his States patents and has been issued ■ Free credit evaluation and approvals ocean for the rescue. The waves Vietnamese government. During first mission, and he survived a crash 126 foreign patents. Mr. Schwartz, ■ Guaranteed closing costs were high, and their guide lights his tour in Vietnam, Mr. Chupko landing in his 23rd mission. who retired in 1995, still publishes * N e w h o m e p u rc h a s e s bobbed in and out of view in the related his good times. "When you Perhaps most memorable was his but now in the areas of personal inter­ * Construction loans darkness. "I finally got to him and are out to sea 30 to 40 days, pulling 43rd mission, an attack on Hong est in air force tactics. ■ Refinances had to get him away from his para­ into port was like a wild west city. Kong. Four bombers of his flight He had articles published in the chute before it choked him. His You have two to three days off and skimmed into the harbor on October Journal o f Military History and has arm was broken, and he was you go back to sea again.” 16, 1944, below 100 feet altitude un­ written for the United States Holo­ screaming." After clearing him, Mr. Chupko lives in Scotch der heavy fire. Two enemy ships were caust Memoriam Museum on "Holo­ Mr. Chupko discovered that the Plains since he moved there from destroyed and two more were be­ caust and Genocide Studies.” In this WESTFIELD MORTGAGE pilot did not have a D-line that all Jersey City when he was fouryears lieved damaged beyond repair. The area, he has tackled such subjects as 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 pilots are required to have for res­ old. Now 55, Mr. Chupko has been planes were badly shot up, but they how the Allies could have destroyed www.westfieldmortgage.com cues. Commander of the local VFW made it back. Auschwitz and Birkenau by air. Al­ Equal housing lender Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and insurance A screwed up series of unexpected eight times. He is presently Se­ This spring (2000), 55 years later, though he’s retired, Mr. Schwartz says and dangerous situations ensued. nior Vice- Commander. Two years Mr. Schwartz returned to China as a he’s still not over ‘The Hump.” Mr. Chupko grabbed onto the pilot ago (1998), he was the district guest of the Peoples Republic of China like an octopus. The helicopter was VFW Commander in charge of all through the China- Burma-India off with them dangling on the cable, Union County chapters. He was Hump Pilots Association. This ren­ high over the sea. The carrier was selected as All-State and All- dezvous of 300 American and Chi­ now about three miles away. American Commander that con­ nese veterans for a week provided “ I had my arms and legs wrapped sisted of 16 people who received time for reunion and reflection on Rates to be around him. We started going up awards for their outstanding ser­ their experiences. Mr. Schwartz said. and he passes out. Now, he’s dead vice. He was Commander of the “It was strange being the youngest weight and is sliding down my American Legion, Scotch Plains, person in the room. There are not too hands,” recalled Mr. Chupko. in 1985. many of us left now.” thankful for... As the helicopter approached the Mr. Chupko is truly a hometown But. Mr. Schwartz did run into carrier, they were waved off to the boy with his local real estate busi­ someone from his squadron. Several far end of the deck. The deck was ness and with a 20-year career in of the group participated in the nos­ being hosed down. "The hoses the St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers talgic Hump Flight over the knocked the plane over the carrier. Softball League. Himalayas again during their visit to % Your Environmental Headquarters • Vacuums SINCE • Sewing Machines THE 1956 • Outdoor Power Equipment • Janitorial Supplies • Air A Water Purification Equipment

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WESTFIELD! The Westfield "Interviewing 101," presented by Memorial Library, located at 550 East the reference librarians, will cover Broad Street, will host several pro­ preparations for a job interview, It grams fur children and adults during will he offered on Monday. Novem­ the week of November 15. ber 15. at 7 p.m As part of the library's "Meet the On Thursday. November 18. the Authors" series, Peter Genovese will Children's Department'sAfter School visit the library on Thursday. Novem­ Activities Program will be "Think ber 18, at 7 p.m. The author of several about Thanksgiving” The program, books about New Jersey, he will share featuring stories and a pilgrim craft, anecdotes and interesting facts about will take place from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m, the Garden Slate. Registration is re­ Storytimes for Children is another quired. rogram offered by the library. "Little 'TGIF: The Music of Rogers and Eisteners," for ages two to three-and- Hammcrstetn" will take place on Fri­ a-half. is held Tuesdays and Wednes­ MV COMMUNITY...WuffWJd Police Officer Gary Moore stands with Girt day, November 19, at 1:30 p.m. The days from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 'Time for Scout Troops No*. 660 and *03, both of Washington Elementary School In program will include a video, talk Tales," for those threc-and-a-half to Westfield, after a tour of police headquarters. The troops visited headquarters to and discussion about the team behind five years old, is conducted on Mon­ donate food and clothing they collected for a homeless shelter In Union. The troops such classic musicals as Oklahoma! days from 1.30 to 2 p.m. and Fridays earned the “My Community" badge for their effort. and The Sound of Music. from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. All story times are offered on a CARING KIDS. ..Students of Mrs. Maureen Willis' second grade class al Wilson drop-in basis, but attendance is lim­ Elementary School in Westfield organized a fundraiser to raise money for the American Red Cross for the victims of the Florida hurricanes. They sold orange ited and children must have a valid carnations during the annual Halloween festivities at the school. Hie fundraiser, Westfield Library card and be the named “Carnations for a Cause,” raised over $6(8). This event taught the children T R E E T I P S : appropriate age to participate. the basics of fundraising. Pictured are Mrs. Willis and the children of class 2-W. For more information on any of *74e rfn c iw t fo d fyo these programs, please call (908) 789- 4090, visit the library's website at By: Martin Schmiede, President www.wmlnj.org or stop by. the li­ Senior Citizens Are Invited Schmiede Tree Expert Company brary for a copy of its quarterly news­ letter. To Free Program on Stroke The ginkgo or maidenhair The only problem likely to about the ginkgo resistance to Carolers Are Sought trees are among the most inter­ occur for unsuspecting ginkgo pests and illness. There is much CLARK - Area senior citizens are lishing lifestyle habits that may de­ esting items used for landscap­ owners is when females o f the to admire in the pleasantly hued For Tiny Tim Night invited to attend a free informational crease risk. Participants also will leant ing. Those employed as orna­ fruiting variety are purchased. fan leaves on spreading fan SCOTCH PL AINS - The Tiny Tim seminar on the topic of stroke on how to respond to a stroke situation in Wednesday, November 17, from a safe, effective manner. mental plantings today are de­ These ancient trees’ sexes are branches. There is much to ap­ Fund, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to chil­ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the home This program is made possible by rived from stock imported to separate. The male, or stami- preciate in the ginkgo trees' sub­ dren in Fanwood and Scotch Plains office of Vitalize, 136 Central Av­ Pfizer, through an ACOVE unre­ America from China in the 18th nate. flowers on one tree and the stantial heights and widths. who are in need of medical care and enue in Clark. stricted educational grant. Compli­ century. However, archeologists female, or pistillage, flowers on If as the plant scientists tell cannot afford it. is seeking carol During the Lunch and Learn pro­ mentary lunch will be provided for recently have found evidence another tree. The female trees us. the ginkgo has been around groups to participate in the annual gram. speaker Bonnie Testa, Director all who attend. Reservations are re­ of Care Management at Vitalize and a quired and seating is limited. that the ginkgo trees have been produce a brown plum-like fruit. for ten million years, we will be Tiny Tim Carol Night. The Carol Night will be held on Registered Nurse for over 30 years, To reserve a seat or to learn more growing for at least ten million The flesh of this fruit emits an seeing them along our streets and Thursday, December 9. Anyone in­ will offer information on the condi­ about future educational opportuni­ years and they once were native obnoxious odor when ripe. For far hillsides for many years. terested in forming a carol group may tion. ties, please call (732) 574-3539. to our hemisphere. this reason, most reputable nurs­ They are unique. call Mari McDevitt at (908) 233- She will focus on identifying warn­ Guests are asked to arrive no more Ginkgos arc distinguished by eries sell only male trees. Pro­ 6513 or Anne O'Brien at (908) 756- ing signs and indications of the onset than 10 minutes prior to the program's a stroke, as well as tips for estab- scheduled start lime. their small fanlike leaves which spective purchasers should 3079. o f turn a delightful yellow in the make sure what they are buying. fall. The leaves are on branches We hope not to appear sex­ JUXTAPOSE which also grow in wide fans. ist. We have seen, however, our GALLERY The spread of the branches, share of outraged ow ners of fe­ coupled with maximum heights male ginkgo trees. 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Joint Resolution 106, which creates Bramnick forewarned residents that currently holding registration fot the The Y sSwim Program offers water the “Smart Freight Rail Study Com­ the legislative process is far from Late Fall Session that will begin on (mentation for infants as young as six mission" was approved by the As­ over and encouraged item to con­ Monday. November 22. months ui progressive lessons for youth sembly Transportation Committee. tinue to fight. A variety of membership plans as old as 14 years. Private lessons are The bi-partisan resolution creates Senator Kean, who is also a prime allows senior citizens, adults and available on Sunday mornings. a nine-member commission that in­ sponsor of the Senate version of the children to participate in programs To request a schedule of classes or cludes representatives from the legis­ study commission. SJR49, noted. and classes designed to build spirit, for further information, please call lature. the Commissioner of Trans­ "Residents should not be lulled into a mind and body the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA portation. members of the public from false sense of security. They should In addition to a Wellness Center at (908) 889-8880 or visit the environmental, transportalion and continue to contact the legislative with cardio and strength training wwwfanwood scigchplainxymca.org community bused organizations and leadership in Trenton and the machines, adult fitness classes are the League of Municipalities. Governor's office to ensure final pas­ offered at various times for all levels, The commission's responsibility sage of this resolution." while seniors are invited to take part Program to Address would be to study the potential for Assemblyman Munoz, (he in classes and programs for exercise economic growth from the expansion resolution’s prime sponsor in the As­ and fun. Adult aquatics classes allow Stress at the Holidays ’HOTasuniximi,..______of rail tines while justifying the eco­ sembly agreed. 'This is the first win participants to improve their fitness WINNING LOCATION...Wallis Stationary in Scotch Plains sold the winning SUMMIT - SAOE's Women's Is­ nomic costs to the slate as w ell as the for the people in our district, but far level while reducing stress on joints. ticket to Suzanne amt I S»ug I aterra of Scotch Plains in the New Jersey lottery's sues Group will present "Do Away impact on air, soil, ground water and from the battle being over." Munoz For younger members, the Y of­ with Holiday Stress" on Thursday Pick 6 drawing tor October 18. The amount of the prize was $2 million, which the I aterras received In the form of an annuity. The storrowner. Alex Desai. left. Is notse pollution. Furthermore, the re­ continued. 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Cheerleading is Ensle. a Family and Consumer Sci­ Thrift Shop to Commence on slate dollars allocated on such sponsor of the resolution said, "The open to girls in kindergarten through ences Educator from Rutgers Coop­ projects until the study is complete. resolution makes sense. Why would fifth grade. erative Extension of Union County Furthermore, the measure would in­ the State of New Jersey spend more O tter offerings include Parenl/Tod- Dr. Ensle will discuss the physical Annual Toy Sale Tuesday clude a study o f traffic flow, public- than 7 million of the taxpayer dollars dler Gymnastics and the Progressive and psychological signs of stress; how SCOTCH PLAINS— The Fanwood- era and vlackv are in stock, along w ith input and within one year alter the on an abandoned rail line without a Preschool Program, which uses gym­ it colors moods and attitudes, and Scotch Plains Service League, which many other clothing items and Christ­ commission organizes, a report o f its business plan or impact studies? This nastics and a positive attitude to pro­ how to create a personal stress man­ operates a Thrift Shop at 17.30 East mas bric-a-brac. findings and recommendations would resolution holds State lax dollars ac­ mote self-esteem in three- to five- agement plan. Second Sheet in Scotch Plains, has an­ Shop hours are 10 a m. to 2:30 p.m. be submitted to the Governor, the countable to the people." year olds. The Gymnastics Kinder­ She also will provide information on nounced that the shop's annual toy sale Tuesday through Thursday, and 10 Senate President and the Assembly The resolution now heads to the garten Program includes KinderBoys fitness, nutrition, hobbies and volun­ will begin on Tuesday. November 16. a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Speaker. General Assembly for consideration. and KinderCiym for girls. teering. and how each can play a role in Boxes of brand new and gently used The shop w ill he closed November 22 Girls may also participate in Youth reducing stress during the winter. toys, stuffed animals and children's to 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Gymnastics, where they leam the This program is free and open to books will be available for sale. For more information, please call the four Olympic events of women's the public. 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Scotch Plains Public Library will Open-hearth cooking lakes place present Madeleine Korfmacher, a every Sunday in the Frazee Build­ counselor in the Haven Hospice pro­ ing on the property. Christine gram of Solaris Health Sysiems. who Glazer of Cranford and Laurie and will speak about "Coping with Loss Heather Mills of Fanwood will pre­ at the Holidays." pare seasonal foods, demonstrat­ Ms. Korfmacher will discuss the ing cooking techniques and uten­ particular problems associated sils of the period. Taste treats will Ms. Antonia I.vnn F genii and Richard A. (iraveland with grieving at the holidays, as he available. well as specific strategies for cop­ On Sunday, November 21, the ing. She also will explain how to museum will present its Annual Ms.Antonia Lynn Zlyenti recognize symptoms of grief in Thanksgiving Dinner and 18th Cen­ loved ones and how to help and tury Table Customs and Manners pro­ MR. AND MRS. KEITH MICHAEL GIVAND support them. gram. Kathy Dowling of Clark will IShe is the former Miss Laurie E. Richardson) This presentation is the third in a explain what was considered proper ‘To W ed ‘TicLarcfCkaveland series of medical lectures co-spon­ behavior at the dining table for both sored by the Scotch Plains Public children and adults. M iss Laurie T. Sidmrdson Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ugcnti of and Clinical Supervisor. Library and Solaris Health Systems. Admission to the museum is $2 for Westfield have announced the engage­ Her fianed, a graduate of Parkside Admission is free and no pre-regis­ adults, 50 cents for students and free ment of their daughter. Ms. Antonia High School in Salisbury, Md.. was tration is required. for children under age six. For addi­ I.vnn l/'genti of Westfield, to Richard awarded a Bachelor of Science de­ A gift certificate for dinner at a local tional information about future events Marries M id M. Qimnd Avery Cleaveland. also of Westfield. He gree in 1995 from John Carroll Uni­ restaurant will be raffled. The library and volunteer opportunities, please is the son of Walter Cleaveland of Dela­ versity in . He has been em­ is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. For call the museum at (908) 232-1776, Miss Laurie Elizabeth Richardson of Mertz and Miss Emma Mertz. all ware and Mrs. Rita Cleaveland of Ohio. ployed for nine years as an accoun­ further information and directions, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. Basking Ridge, formerly of Westfield, cousins of the bride from Basking A 1993 graduate o f Westfield High tant with PricewalerhouseCoopers. please call (908) 322-5007. to noon. the daughterof Ms. Connie Richardson Ridge, were the flower girls. School, the bride-elect earned a Bach­ A May 2(X)5 wedding is planned. of Basking Ridge and Guy H, Jeffrey Givand of North Wales, Pa. elor of Arts degree in 1997 and a Richardson of Poplar Bluff. Mo., was was the best man for his brother. Serv­ Master of Social Work degree in 1998. Genealogical Society Komen Foundation to Hold married on Saturday, July 24, to Keith ing as groomsmen were Gil Richardson both from College. She has To Meet on Saturday Michael Givand of North Brunswick, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., the brother of the been employed with Catholic Chari­ formerly of Sayreville. He is the son of bride.and Keith BarrackofPiscataway. ties for five and a half years, where WESTFIELD — The Genealogi­ Benefit Ball on Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ted Givand o f Sayreville, Connor Holten of Columbia, 111., a she currently serves as a social worker cal Society of the West Fields will The morning Nuptial Mass took place cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. COUNTY - The Susan G. Komen meet on Saturday, November 13, at I more than 300 silent auction pack­ at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Mrs. Stephanie Holten of Colum­ Breast Cancer Foundation North p.m. in the Program Room o f the ages. Additionally, Rose Bearers Basking Ridge, with MonsignorTeirance bia. III., Ms. Jennifer Nations of St. Motijzycfqis\Welcome Jersey Affiliate will host its Eighth Westfield Memorial Library, located will sell blooms for $ 100, $200. Lawler officiating. A reception was held Louis, Mo. and Ms. Catherine Na­ Annual Pink Tie Ball®, "Bubble $300 or $500. Purchasers will re­ at 550 East Broad Street. at The Primavera Regency in Stirling. tions of Evansville, Ind., all cousins Son, Lu{e Friedman over with Support," this Saturday, John Liegl. an authority on Ger­ ceive a wrapped surprise gift of at Given in marriage by her parents, of the bride, did readings. N ovem ber 13, at 6 p.m. at the Na­ least that amount. Dr Mark and Julie Mokrzycki of man history who has traced his own the bride had her sister. Ms. Kathryn A 1995 graduate of Westfield High tional Guard Armory in Morristown. Westfield have announced the birth family back to 1300, will present a Three quarters of the proceeds Richardson of Lincoln Park, as her School, the bride earned a Bachelor Rene Sy ter, anchor of CBS News’ from this event will benefit pro­ of their son, Luke Friedman program entitled “Germanic Genea­ maid of honor. The bridal attendants of Arts degree in Sociology from “The Early Show" and a long-time Mokrzycki. on Sunday, October 24, logical Research.” gram grants that address the breast included Ms. Dana Edelson of New Rutgers University in 2001. She is an crusader for breast cancer causes, at 8:25 a nt. at Saint Peter's Univer­ Mr. Liegl's handouts will include health needs of medically York City and Ms, Elise Givand of Office Manager with CBIZ KA Con­ will serve as Master of Ceremo­ sity Hospital in New Brunswick. many facts, websites and resources underserved populations in com­ Sayreville, the sister of the bridegroom. sulting in East Windsor. nies. Four-time Emmy Award win­ munities throughout the nine North Luke weighed 7 pounds and 6 to contact for help in Germanic re­ Miss Olivia Mertz, Miss Madeline The bridegroom graduated from ner Steve Aduhato, host of Chan­ Jersey counties. The remainder will ounces and measured 2(1 inches in search. He will return to present the Sayreville High School in 1991 and nel 13’s "One-on-One with Steve length at birth. second part of his program on Satur­ be directed to The Susan G. Komen Craft Night Scheduled received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Adubato” and "Caucus NJ" will Breast Cancer Foundation Award The baby's maternal grandparents day, December 11. Finance from the University of Dela­ also make an appearance. and Research Grant Program. are Edward and Geraldine Friedman The public is invited to attend these At Fanwood Library ware in 1995. He is a healthcare con­ The event will include food and The cost to attend the Pink Tie o f Manhattan. meetings and refreshments will be FANWOOD - The Fanwood Me­ sultant with CBIZ KA Consulting in entertainment by the 10-piece or­ His paternal grandparents are Irene served. Membership is open to the Ball is $500 per person. Interested morial Library, located at North Av­ East Windsor. chestra STYLLE; a live auction of individuals may call (908) 277- Mokrzycki of Rockville Centre, N.Y. public. For more information, please enue and Tillotson Road, will host a The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the five “priceless experiences,” and 2904 to make a reservation. and the late Henry J. Mokrzycki. call (908) 233-8545, Holiday Craft Night on Tuesday, De­ parents of the bridegroom at The Wil­ cember 7, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. lows in Green Brook, was held on Participants will make a five-inch July 22, Donate Your Car candy wreath to take home. 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(Friends of Turf OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER...Bemadine Llebrkh of Westfield is pictured 2003 through the Girl Scouts of die Publicity Chairwoman; Encampment at the First C ongregational Church In Westfield after recently receiving Ihe Girl at the new Girls Field House at Kehler and Track, a group supporting the US A and was initiated in response to the Co-Director; committee member for the Scout Volunteer Achievement Award and accompanying Volunteer Develop­ increasing interest in. and promotion of. S tadium . R ahw ay A venue in proposed track and field) staled, ment Pin. Since 1983, Mrs. Liebrich has volunteered In myriad capacities with the Westfield Girt Scouts' 75th anniversary; Westfield. Free parking is available "These Community Fun Runs will Girl Scout organization. She Is the first recipient of this award in the Girl Scouts volunteerism since September 11,2001. Historian, and Gold, Silver and Bronze across the street at Fdison Intermedi­ bring together track and sport enthu­ of Washington Rock Council and in the State of New Jersey. Recipients must have successfully Awards Chairwoman. ate School. siasts from the area in support of the completed various criteria encompass­ She has been active with the Girl The events arc organized by the planned improvements to the Kehler ing completion of service within die Scouts of Washington Rock Council as Holy Trinity Track Team, Westfield Y track and artificial field. Most of the CSH Symposium to Address areas of a board committee, task group part of the Program Planning Commit­ or tnxtp/group leadership. Flyers Track Club, and Friends of usersof Westfield Public School fields tee; Ceremonies Workshop Assistant, In addition, awardees must he regis­ Westfield Track in cooperation with arc actually local recreational groups.” and Outdoors Trainer and Unit Counse­ tered Girl Scout adults; adhere to all the Westfield High School Track and "A representation of these groups Management of ADHD lor at Day Camp Sinawik. policies and procedures of the Girl Scout Cross Country Teams. The Westfield is making the effort to show our sup­ Prior awards she has received include MOUNTAINSIDE - The 20th An­ environments. organization: provide service in the or­ the Thanks Badge, for outstanding ser­ Running Company is also providing port and to provide fun for the public nual Symposium sponsored by the The program's goals arc to enable ganization at the local or national level, vice that benefited the entire Council or support. at the same time," he added. Education Department of Children's participants to identify the epidemiol­ and complete appropriate orientation Girl Scout organization; the Apprecia­ The groups are organizing Ihe For further information about the Specialized Hospital (CSH) will be ogy and etiology of ADHD; explain and training for the various volunteer tion Pin. for outstanding service to one events as a fundraiser to support a Community Fun Runs, please con­ entitled “Unraveling the Mystery of strategies for successful management positions. geographical area, and the Emerald new track and artificial turf field at tact Mr. Fitzpatrick at ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperac­ in the school setting: outline currently Mrs. Liebrich has organized recogni­ Award. She has also been honored as Kehler Stadium in Westfield. A $5 bill.lit/patrick#Verizon.net or th? tivity Disorder.” available treatment options; discuss tion ceremonies for Westfield’s Girl Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding entry fee is u suggested donation per Westfield Running Company at (908) This full-day symposium will be eo-mobidilies associated with ADHD, Scout Gold and Silver Award recipients, Service Team member. participant as a contribution to help 654-9900. presented on Friday. November 19. and develop a management plan for and has taken on the task of providing Mrs. Liebrich's volunteerism has not reduce the cost to Westfield taxpay­ from 8:30 a.m, to 3:30 p.m. at the the home environment. similar ceremonies for the Bronze been limited to Girl Scouts, however, ers of the proposed Board of Educa­ See it ail on the Web! CSH facility at 150 New Providence Pre-registration is required. For ad­ Award, which is presented to Junior Girl having served as Parent Teacher Orga­ tion bond. Road in Mountainside. It will pro­ ditional information or to register, nization (PTO) President at Tamaques A dedicated debt service reduction vide management strategies for please call Joan Roop in the Education Miller Participates Elementary School and as PTO Vice- fund has been established through the www.goleader.com ADHD in both the school and home Department at (908) 301-5433. In Bates Production President and President at Edison Inter­ PUBLIC NOTICE mediate School. PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD - Brandt Miller of She also has been President of the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Newcomers Club of Westfield: Vice PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Westfield is performing as Ronnie, the lead character’s son in the major fall President of the Westfield Chapter of Please lake nolle* that on November NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet­ production of the Bates College the­ the New Jersey Business and Profes­ 23, 2004 at 7:30 PM at the Fan wood ing of the Township Council ot the Town­ Legal Advertising sional Women's (BPW) Club; Public­ Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council ater department. The House of Blue Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan­ Chambers in the Municipal Building of Leaves, by playwright John Guare. ity Chairwoman for the local, district ning Board will hold a hearing on the said Township on Tuesday, November 9, The play will continue from Friday and state BPW organizations, and a application of the undersigned The prop­ MORE IN BACK SECTION 2004, there was introduced, read for the to Sunday. November 12, 13 and 14. Eucharistic Minister at St. Helen's Ro­ erly in question is located at: 1 Graybar first time, and passed on such first read­ Brandt, a freshman, is the son of man Catholic Church in Westfield. Terrace, Fanwood, New Jersey, also ing, the following ordinance. Her two daughters, Christina and known as Block 39 Lot 42, as shown on the PUBLIC NOTICE Jennifer Brandt of Westfield and Jef­ AN ORDINANCE PERMIT­ PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood Tax Map. owned by Joseph & frey Miller. He is a 2004 graduate of Corinne. are both Silver and Gold Award TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Girl Scouts and served in AmeriC’orps Imelda McEvoy The Morristown-Beard School. The applicant requests an addition SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2005 IN ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLANNING BOARD following graduation from college. into rear yard, which is in violation of Sec­ THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Please take notice that on November PUBLIC NOTICE tion 184-110E(5) of the Fanwood Land meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust­ 23, 2004 at 7.30 pm at the Fanwood Bor­ PUBLIC NOTICE Use Code Variance Requested: Street PURPOSE: To allow any charitable or­ ment of the Township of Scotch Plains ough Hall, located at 75 North Martine TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Side Yard; Permitted: 30 feet; Present. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ganization to conduct games of chance held on November 4, 2004, the following Avenue. Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan­ NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet­ 18.25 feet; Proposed: 20 4 feet. PLANNING BOARD (raffle) on Sunday. March 20. 2005 pro­ decisions of the Board were memorial­ ning Board will hold a hearing on the ing of the Township Council of the Town­ The applicant will also seek such other vided steps are taken to secure a license ized: application of the undersigned. The prop­ ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that atthe relief as may be determined necessary at for the holding of same. erty in question is located at: 49 First Chambers in the Municipal Building of Planning Board Meeting of the Township the public hearing based upon review of Granted a rear-yard setback Variance A public hearing for same will be held on Street, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known said Township on Tuesday, November 9, of Scotch Plains held on November 8, the application or amendment(s) to the with conditions to Michel and Tracey T uesday, November 23,2004 at 8.00 p.m. as Block 65 - Lot 6, as shown on the 2004, there was introduced, read for the 2004. the Board adopted the following application Starker for the construction of an addition in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Fanwood Tax Map, owned by STEPHEN first time, and passed on such first read­ Resolutions: The file pertaining to this application and deck at the properly located at 2291 Building, or any time and place to which a GUGGENHEIM. ing, the following ordinance : Ralph Checchio for minor subdivision Is available for public Inspection during meeting for the further consideration of Elizabeth Avenue (Block 9004, Lot 1), approval tor 223 Katherine Street, Block Scotch Plains. normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from such ordinance shall from time to time be The applicant requests a minor subdi­ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 03803, Lot 18 tor one lot into two lots. the Secretary of the Planning Board at the adjourned, and all persons interested will Granted a Use Variance, two (2) bulk vision with front yard variance, which is in CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN­ Ernest DiFrancesco for amended lot line Administration Office of the Borough of be given an opportunity to be heard con­ Variances and Site Plan Approval with violation of section 184-110 E. (4) of the ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE change for 1923 Mountain Avenue, Block Fanwood Land Use Code. Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, cerning such ordinance. conditions to Grayrock Partners, LLC in TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 1803. Lot 18. Fanwood, New Jersey. A copy of same may be obtained from connection with the minor subdivision of Variance requested: 25 toot front yard; PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF­ The file pertaining to this application is Any interested party may appear at the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park the property located at 2302 South Av­ Permitted: 50 feet; Present: 17.5 feet; Pro­ FIC” located in the Office of the Planning Board said hearing and participate therein in posed. two houses, one with a pre-exist­ Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­ enue 9 Algonquin (Block 8403, Lot 9), PURPOSE: Left hand turn only at the and available for inspection during busi­ accordance with the rules of the Fanwood ing yard of 17.5 feet and the second with a tween the hours of 9.00 a m. and 4.00 p.m. Scotch Plains for the construction of a intersection of North Avenue and Hetfield ness hours. Planning Board 25 foot front yard. Monday through Friday by any member of single-family home on proposed Lot 9 and Avenue (Hetfield Avenue northbound at Barbara Horev Applicant: the general public who wants a copy of a duplex on proposed Lot 9.01. The applicant requests a m inor North Avenue and Crestwood Road, south- Secretary of the Board Joseph & Imelda McEvoy same without cost. Linda Lies subdivison with lot size variance which is bound at North Avenue) 1 T - 11/11/04, The Times Fee: $18.36 1 Graybar Terrace BARBARA RIEPE Secretary of the in violation of Section 184-110E. (1) of the A public hearing for same will be held on Fanwood, New Jersey Q7| ZoninoBoard olAdjustmem Fanwood Land Use Code. Tuesday, NovenTto(23^p04at8:g0p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE jj/0 4 , fa » TlmB9. Pee: $24.46 S,; Variance Requested: Area of Lot; Per- in the Council Chambers of the Municipal TOWN OF WESTFIELD rriitted? 7500 square feet; Present:'Building, or annyTTiWelind^lScefo v BOARD OF HEALTH Square feet; Proposed: minor subdivision meeting for the further consideration of is for 4966 square feet & 6300 square feet. such ordinance shall from time to time be Public notice is hereby given that an adjourned, and all persons interested will Ordinance entitled General Provisions, The applicant requests a minor subdi­ Board of Health was introduced, read and vision with lot width variance which is in be given an opportunity to be heard con­ cerning such ordinance. passed on first reading by the Westfield violation of Section 184-110 E. (2) of the Board of Health at a regular meeting held Fanwood Land Use Code. A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park on November 1,2004. The Board of Health Variance Requested: Lot Width; Permit­ will further consider the same for final ted: 75 feet; Present: 125 feet; Proposed: Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­ tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. passage on December 6, 2004 at 5:30 Minor Subdivision proposes one lot of 60 p.m. The meeting will be heid in the Coun­ feet and one lot of 65 feet. Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of cil Conference Room of the Westfield The applicant will also seek such other same without cost. Municipal Building located at 425 East relief as may be determined necessary at BARBARA RIEPE Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at the public hearing based upon review of Township Clerk which time and place members of the the application or amendment(s) to the 1 T - 11/11/04, The Times Fee: $34.17 public will be given an opportunity to be application. heard concerning this ordinance. The file pertaining to this application PUBLIC NOTICE Marylou Fashano-Soltis is available for public inspection during Board Secretary TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from GENERAL ORDINANCE the Secretary of the Planning Board at the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the # BOH 02-2004 Administration Office of the Borough of Scotch Plains Municipal Manager has An Ordinance by the Board o f Health of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, scheduled public hearings for the review the Town of Westfield, County of Union to Fanwood, New Jersey. of the 2005 municipal budget proposals amend Ordinance #74 entitled “GENERAL Any Interested party may appear at from Department and Division Heads on PROVISIONS, BOARD OF HEALTH OF said hearing and participate therein in November 22,2004 between 10:00 a.m. WESTFIELD". accordance with the rules of the Fanwood and 4:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed Ordinance # Planning Board. More details on scheduling are avail­ BOH 2-2004 are available for review be­ Applicant: able in the Office of the Municipal Man­ tween the hours of 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. or SUGAR ROC PROPERTIES, LLC ager at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, by appointment, at the offices of the Attorney for Applicants: New Jersey. The public is invited to attend Westfield Board of Health, located on the GARY S. GOODMAN, ESQ. the hearings. second floor of the Municipal Building at EXCLUSIVE 23 NORTH AVENUE EAST Thomas E. Atkins 425 East6 Broad Street, Westfield, New CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 07016 Municipal Manager Jersey 07090. WATERFORD CRYSTAL 1 T - 1 1/11/04, The Times Fee: $52.53 1 T - 11/11/04, The Times Fee: $14.79 1 T - 11/11/04, The Leader Fee: $30.60 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SIGNING EVENT NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT O IR E L A N D WESTFIELD FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES % AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES 5 Sunday, Novem ber 14®, 2004 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I, Corinne Clements Stutcavage, the Collector of Taxes of Ihe Township of Scotch Plains Union County, New Jersey will sell at a public auction on the 22ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004, in the Municipal Court in the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 10 o’clock in the morning, the below described lands 2 1:00 P.M .-4:00 P.M. The said lands will be sold to make the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 22ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004 together with interest and cost ot sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes tor the year 2004 Said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, suhlor-t to redemption at the lowest rate ot interest, but in nc case ir. excess J. eigi .lee,, ( IS) per cent per annum. Payment tor the sale shalibe made in cash, certified or cashier's check or money featuring order before the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold Payment of "Premiums" should be with separate funds Any parcel ot real property tor which there shall be no other purchase will be struck off and sold to the municipality in lee for redemption TOM BRENNAN at eighteen (18) per cent per annum and the municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose right of redemption The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes ot New WATERFORD CRYSTAL Jersey, 1937 and amendments thereto. £ At any time before the sale, the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred a MASTER CRAFTSMAN up to the time of payment by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or money order. r In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution se Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq ), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality w Tom will personalize your special Waterford Cut Crystal purchases is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. * or the beautiful Waterford Holiday Heirloom Ornaments. The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the last tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 22nd dav of November 2004. exclusive oLthetw U w t are, as livlart hatovi— -..i.— . . i i I - . — ■W — ...... — mil Tl.nm i year- a Can’t make it? Respryp yntir purnhiMM* *nA ** will * Coririne Clements Stutcavage arrange lu have them signed tor you. Collector of Taxes Scotch Plains, New Jersey # BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TAX MUNIC. INTEREST COST TOTAL Enter to win a signed Waterford Carafe and Goblet Set 1 2 0 3 -3 SLBIG, LLC 445 TERRILL ROAD 33,123.35 60 00 8.437.87 - 2 503 12 WASlimON, THEODORE 436 WILLOW AVENUE 1,249.48 0.00 105.79 27.11 1,382.38 b (S275.00) 3 1903 - 17 TUCKER, WILLIE & ANNIE 1993 PROPSPECT AVE 3,837.21 0.00 895.51 94.65 4.827.37 4 1904 - 5 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AVE 6,292.70 0.00 1,377.80 100.00 7,770.50 $ 1 5 DINIZO FRANK & EILEEN 2053 WESTFIELD AVE 1.684.00 0.00 299.75 39.68 2.023.43 6 WEST. MARY E. O IRELAND 4401 - 14 4 JOHNSON STREET 926.57 0.00 182.25 22.18 1.131.00 O IRELAND 7 5 5501 - 12 GOINES, MICHELLE 30 COPPERFIELD RD 3,620.42 0.00 574.90 83.91 4,279.23 Westfield South Amboy 8 7201 - 5.16 MEJIA, SALVADOR 809 O'DONNELL AVE 2,236.34 0.00 61.50 45 96 9 S 7201 - 24 SMITH, CRYSTAL 2402 HAMLETTE PL 38.03 0.00 4.91 15.00 57 94 28 Prospect Street 130 North Broadway I 10101 - 11 FRANCO, FRANCISCO & 10 MARITZA mm I 2090 W. BROAD ST 4.111.67 0.00 212.85 86 49 4,411.01 908-654-3490 732-525-0515 KIRKLAND, JAMES O IRELAND 11 12302 - 22 1681 RARITAN RD 2,623.36 0.00 341.00 59.29 3.023 66 1 12 12403 - 13 RYSKASEN. THOMAS & SUSILA SiopaZinmnoch OIRELAND.COM s 1 BLACK BIRCH RD 6,000 38 0.00 1,081.83 100.00 7.182.21 *■ 13 12501 - 5 MAC DOWELL. GAYLE A. 1808 CHAPEL ROAD 4,154.11 0 0 0 688.58 96.85 4,939 54 I W- 14 15601 - 12 HERNANDEZ. LIGIA 1011 LOCUST AVE 724.18 0.00 7502 1598 CURRIE. CRAIG f 15 15901 - 13 14 WEDGEWOOD WAY 15.331.80 0.00 3,899 08 100.00 10,330.88 15901 - 40 MIGNANO. MICHAEL & i 16 MARGARET JXANDKNilTS KILTS • FI>E JEWELRY 2 ORCHARD DRIVE 453.39 0.00 83 42 15 00 551 81 BALL. ETHEL-ESTATE OF I 17 16101 - 5 917 RARITAN ROAD 5,852 75 0.00 1.056.42 100.00 7.009 17 1 4 T -10/28. 11/4, 11/11 * 11/18/04, The Times Fee' £569 16 A Watchung Communications, Inc. Pusucation 31 Ip fflratfirlh Heabrr and The Scotch Plaint - Fan wood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2004 Page 11 Ski Club Plans Open House Synchronized Swim Team Tonight In Mountainside To Perform Shows at ‘Y’ MOUNTAINSIDE - The discuss the latest advances in skiing WESTFIELD— Fresh from the US and Westfield, as well as Staten Island. Watt hung Amateur Slo Club w ill horn and snowboarding equipment Light Nationals, where members of ihc N.Y. The team is one of only two an open house lor potential members refreshments will be served. Westfield Area “Y” placed as high as competitive synchronized swim teams today, Thursday. November 11, at Information on club trips and func­ fifth, the synchronized swim team will in the entire state 7:30 p.m. at the Mountainside Elks tions will be available, and trip lead­ stage its annual fundraiser performance The show raises money to help de­ Club. 1193 Route 22. East, in ers will take sign-ups. The $3 per for the public on Saturday and Sunday. fray travel costs to regional and na­ Mountainside person admission fee includes entry November 20 and 21, at the "Y," k»- tional competitions. This season, the Skiers of all ability levels are in­ into a door prize drawing with free caled at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. team has meets in Pennsylvania Con­ vited to attend this event to learn giveaways. This year's show, entitled "Just Add necticut, Ohio. Long Island and more about the club. Representatives For the 2004-2005 ski season, the Water," will include team routines as well Florida. The 2005 US Age Group Na­ from several area ski mountains, such club will sponsor area day trips, ex­ as duets and trios, all iif which present the tionals will he held in Buffalo. N.Y, as Elk Mountain. Plattckill Mountain tended weekend trips, arid a week- grade and athleticism of the sport Tickets are available at die dour. and Bromley, will make presenta­ long trip to Summit County. Colo. The team, known as the Aquaducks. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for tions. attracts girls from all over Central New children. There are two shows on Sat­ The club also rents a ski todge in WESTFIELD HIGH CLUB...Pictured, left to right, are; Tom Briedc from Victory Bike, southern Vermont, and weekend ac­ I eannr Hew It. Craig I e. Krista Burisrm. Lauren Brunhofer Jersey, including Hoboken. West New urday. at I and 7 p.m Sunday's perfor­ Board & Ski will also be on hand to commodations are available for guests and Philip Rrvnoids. York. Bridgewater. Holmdel. Scotch mance is at 1 p m. Kir more informa­ and members. Plains, Summit. Piscataway, Princeton. tion. please call (908i 233-2700. Antipodeans to Meet Additionally, the club offers year- round activities including hiking, ca­ WHS Sailing Club Completes At Chimney Rock noeing, cycling and summer trips, BERKELEY HTS. - There are a among other events. Families and number of antipodeans in the local singles are welcome. Fall Season Riding in Style area and Australians have been get­ For mote information, please call The Westfield High School Sailing ting together occasionally at various Cathy Nevins at (732)406-6018, email Philip Reynolds and Lauren Brunhofer Club has finished its fall season riding Visit Our Website • www.mattressfac.com local venues. This month please join tednevins(f*watchungskicluh.com or took third place overall. on a strong wind. The team finished the Aussies at the Chimney Rock Inn visit www.watchungskk.lub.com. The Westfield High School Sailing first overall in the Stony Brook Re­ Mattresses & Box Springs in Gillette on Saturday. November Club is in its second year and com­ PUBLIC NOTICE gatta in Port Jefferson. New York on 13. at 5 p.m. onwards. The Chimney petes in regattas throughout the Mid- Saturday, November . in the North­ Made on the Premises Rock is on Valley Road just before BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 6 Atlantic Coast with qualifiers lead­ PLANNING BOARD ern league of the Middle Atlantic you go over the bridge and into Ber­ ing to National Championships. They • Open To The keley Heights. NOTICE is hereby given that on Tues­ Scholastic Sailing Association. sail in both the spring and fall in the day. November 23. 2004 at 7:30 P.M. try Three teams of two than Westfield For more information and to RSVP. single-handed Laser class and sev­ the lower level meeting room of Borough raced in the 420 class including 1 juren eral double-handed classes. The club please call Vicki on (908) 604-8910. Hall of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue. Fanwood, New Brunhofer. Krista Burlsem. Craig is open to all eighth through 12th Hewit, Leanne Hewit. Callie Mescerole PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey, the Fanwood Planning Board will graders in Westfield. hold a public hearing for major, prelimi­ and Philip Reynolds. Team captain If there are anv questions, please BOROUGH OF FANWOOD nary and final site plan for Woodcllff, Inc., Craig Hewit and Leanne Hewit took call Carol Hewit at (908) 789-03 lOor NOTICE TO BIDDERS 7 Beverly Avenue, and 33 Gmder Place. Fanwood. New Jersey, also known as first place in seven out of eight races. Marga Reynolds at (908) 789-3081) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Block 4. Lots 7,01 to 7.05 and 14 on the bids will be received by the Borough of Fanwood Tax Map This conforming ap­ Fanwood (“Fanwood") for a 2005 1500 plication seeks approval for six lots (one GALLON TRUCK MOUNTED SEWER existing lot and five new lots) No van- JET. and all work incidental thereto, and Mark B. Boyd ances are requested from the Land Use such bids shall be received, opened and Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood read in public at the Borough Hall. 75 The applicant will also seek such other North Martine Avenue. Fanwood. New relief as may be determined necessary at Jersey, on DECEMBER 1, 2004 at 10:00 the public heanng based upon review of AM. local prevailing time. After the pro­ the application or amendmept(s) to the Now Manufacturing posals have been opened, they will be application. reviewed and examined by Fanwood or its Any interested party may appear at said Visco Foam Mattresses representatives, the results will be made hearing and participate therein in accor­ public, but until the actual award and ex­ dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan­ ecution of a contract. Fanwood reserves ning Board its right to reject all proposals. Attorney at Law The file pertaining to this application is $ 2 5 OFF Complete sets of the bid documents tor Former Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Labor With purchase of any premium bedding available for public inspection during nor­ the proposed work are on file in the Office Not valid with any other otter Exp 12/31 04 mal business hours from the Secretary of of the Borough Clerk at Fanwood s Mu­ Social Security Disability Appeals the Board at the Administration Offices of nicipal Building. 75 North Martine Avenue, the Borough of Fanwood at 75 Martine Workers Compensation Fanwood, New Jersey, and may be exam­ Garwood Factory Showroom Avenue. North. Fanwood, New Jersey. Labor and Lmploymcni Law ined Monday through Friday between the Robert H Kraus, Esq 518 North Avenue, Garwood hours of 9.00 a m and 3.00 p.m.. except Leib, Kraus. Grispin & Roth Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Cop­ Westfield, NJ North Brunswick, NJ (908) 789-0140 or Toll-free (877) MATT-FAC 328 Park Avenue ies may be obtained by prospective bid­ Scotch Plains. NJ 07076 (908)233-9674 (732) 940-9484 ders upon application to the Borough Clerk Attorney for: Woodcliff, Inc. mbovdlawtu aol.com on NOVEMBER 15, 2004 and payment 1 T - 11/11/04, The Times Fee: $33.15 of a non-refundable fee of $20.00. Mon-Fr i1 0 to6 • T hurs1 0 to8 • Sun 12 to 5 Bids must be submitted by the date and time provided above, on the standard pro­ posal forms provided, in the manner des­ ignated in the bid documents and required by the specifications: must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and WINTER INDOOR address of the bidder, addressed to the Borough Clerk of Fanwood, with the words Copper Spriiii 'Proposal for a 2005 1500 Gallon Truck Mounted Sewer Jet” placed on the out­ side of the envelope jn theJower left-hand TENNIS 2005 comer; and must be accompanied by ei­ ther a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond drawn to the order of Fanwood for not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount of the bid. but not in excess of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dollars ex­ cept as otherwise provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. All spaces on the forms to be com­ pleted by the bidder must be completed. H a space or the answer to a question is not applicable, the bidder must Indi­ cate such with the notation “Not Appli­ cable”. Fanwood reserves the right to reject any bid for failure to provide any information requested or to indicate “Not Applicable”. No bid may be withdrawn after sixty (60) days of the date specified for the opening of bids except as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-24. Bidders are required to com­ ply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5- 31 et seq. (L. 1975, c. 127). The specifications may contain a com­ plete set of bidding and contract forms. If so, they are for the convenience of bidders and are not to be detached from the speci­ fications or filled out of executed. Sepa­ rate copies of the “bid" proposal and other submittals will be furnished for that pur­ pose in duplicate, one to be submitted with each bid and one to be retained by the bidder for his (its) records. The right is reserved by Fanwood to reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the interest of Fanwood to do so, to waive any informalities in the bids received and to accept the lowest responsible bid. Any prospective bidder who wishes to challenge a bid specification or any aspect of the bidding process shall file such chal­ lenges in writing with the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Fanwood no less than three business days prior to date specified in this notice for the opening of the bids. Challenges filed after that time shall be considered void and having no impact on Fanwood or the award of a contract. 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African-American Students Adj. Bd. Decides to Continue Microbiologist Discusses Testing Lower Than Peers Hearing on AT&T Antennae’s Beechwood School Odor CONTINUED FROM PAOM I contwucd prom pag e i "Legally I am precluded to discuss what the interest in joining the team in addition in 3006 over the proposed plan front Blue of safety. Mountain Avenue resident Ross Rosen We are trying lo keep the scope of the services wide open, not have any precon­ contracts arc about” he continued. "Once to 20 eighth graders Cross Blue Shield Dr. fxtley said that “we The boon) decided dial the application applied to set up office space in the down ceived notions.” negotiations are started theoretically there Board member Bill Ziff raised an have been kxAing for ways to lower our would continue al their next meeting. stain of his home, though it is not zoned as He concluded. “All logic points that it should be ixi flow of inhumation." objection to this adjustment, saying that nails." and the Oxford plan is a “reason­ Dorian Road resident William such. Mr Rosen is an acupuncturist and must he the HVAC system." Mountainside resident Barbara the a P.A.L league already exists for able two-year commitment .” Fitzpatrick's application foe construction told the boanl he wanted to devote the Board Vice President MaryBcth Henderzak questioned the board on an students in that age group lo participate Board member Beth Cassie. Chai rper- of a screened-in porch and second-flutr ground floor to his work, and set up a hack Schaumherg added. "We are logically article comparing teacher salaries across in, thus limiting the need for a team at son of the hoard's Long-Range Planning addition was unanimously approved. office in his basement. Mr. Rosen also drawn there, hut it is not being ruled out kical districts stating. “I was shocked al the intermediate level. The board voted Committee, told the board of prelimi­ John and Kathleen Anton of Hazel Av­ applied to have a small sign in front of the that it could be anything." how low we are on the scale." to move on with Mr Tranchina's plan, nary plans to have a class for autistic enue were already approved to build a three property, advertising his practice and iden Mr. Reilly finished by stating, 'The "That's what was negotiated." Mr. Goggi chiidrenage three to five The class would lo six foot landing onto their home, hut tify ing the location of his office. Though with Mr, Ziff being the only dissenting logical and economically prudent path­ replied. address each individual student's needs Monday night applied to increase the size his plan was discussed in detail by the vote. way is the path we've taken." Parents questioned the hoard why 47 Mr. Tranctuna went on to suggest that as a person with autism Should the class to six to 14 feet in order to facilitate a deck. boanl. they approved all parts of his appli­ Their second application was approved. The system is now naming on “occupied" percent of the teachers in Mountainside the district start a cross country team for become a reality, parents will be notified cation. Applicants Margaret and Richard Hamil mode so that a constant flow of fresh air is are new to the district. seventh and eighth grade students, add­ as they begin signing their child up for Marc Benxi. of Lawrence Avenue ap­ of Paris Street applied for construction of being circulated as opposed to being recycled. '■One reason we appear to have so many ing it lo the already existing wrestling kindergarten in the Westfield school dis­ plied for several different modifications to a six-foot tall chain-link fence. The fence According to interim Chief School new teachers is because we have had an and field hockey programs Dr Poky trict. hishome, including construction of a deck, would enclose and screen an above-ground Administrator (CSA) Walter Rusak. the increase in enrollment and we have had agreed with Mr Tranching's plan, say­ The hoard also briefly touched upon an extended patio, and new roofing on one pool They were approved by all boanl smell is strongest in the morning and many teachers retire.” board member Pat ing, "For the amount of money we have the possibility of overcrowding in next side of the home. Particulars of the plan members. dissipates in the afternoon Knodel said. in the budget, we could easily fund field year's kindergarten classes due to an were unclear to several members of the Jefferson and Kimberly Graham, of boanl. Mr. Benou was askexi to clarify his Gary Whyte, a parent whose son is in Mr. Rusak stated that there has been an hpekey, wrestling, and cross country." unusually large number o f prospective Topping Hill Road, were denied their re­ Room III, the most effected classroom, influx in the community with senior citi­ A decision on adding a cross country pupils. The possibility of students not plan and readdress the boanl after other quest for variance that would allow their applicants. I le did so hut the plan was met told the board. “I think it is essential to go zens moving out and young families mov­ team was mu on the night's agenda and being able to uttend their "neighbor­ screened-in porch to become enclosed with similar confusion. His application past the air quality testing and tear some ing in. He reported that in 2003, 660 w ill be discussed al a future meeting. hood school" was raised, and Dr. Foley within the house. The boanl informed walls down." students were enrolled in the district. This The board entered inloatwo-year agree­ said. "Most o f our schools arc close was carried and he was asked to return at them that the construction, as it is pro­ a later meeting date. Mr. Goggi responded. "Someone will year enrollment is 705, up 106 students. ment with Ox lotd Health Plans to ptuvide enough that this is not creating an unrea­ posed right now. would make the house Several applications were bumped from be brought in and samples of walls and Parents urged the board to give the health insurance to the district 's employ­ sonable burden," No final decision on too large. The Grahams were asked to the agenda and are to be heard at the next flooring will be taken." teachers what they are asking for so that ees. Oxford's main competitor for die bid this matter was reached. return to the boanl when their application session, which is scheduled for Monday. When Mr. Whyte questioned the board they will remain in the district. was Blue Cross Blue Shield, hut Oxford's The board's next meeting will take seeks decreased variance. December 13. on why the board of health announced at "Hear us when we say we want to keep plan promises to save the district a guaran place Tuesday, November 16, where their meeting on Monday night that they them happier than othertowns," Mr. Goggi teed 5 100,000 in 2005 and up to $600,000 hoard members will hear a report on will no longer be involved with helping to concluded. changes made to the Guidance Depart­ solve the odor issue Mr Goggi stated that Mr. Perrin announced that the Governor ment al Westfield High School. Council Approves Resolution the health board found the odor to be Livingston High School (GL) Highlander mxhing more than a nuisance odor. Band was named the Chapter 10 top band Vaccine Robert Schenrof the board of health told in the state taking Besi Brass, Best in Show ...... CONTINUED FROM PACE t ■■■■ ■■ To Begin Recreation Work The Westfield Ijeader. "Due to a lack of and High Auxiliary in a competition this cooperation (of the BOE we are closing the past weekend. They will compete Saturday season (presently through April 20051; CONTINUED FROM PAGE I case" The BOE contacted the board of night in Scranton. Pa. for the Adamic Coast children age six months to IS years, on Counseling Center is applying for South Avenue a redevelopment zone in health as a technical resource in regards to Championship. 'This is areally big deal for documented chronic aspirin ihcrupy; sidewalk and handicap ramp improve­ order to make it affordable for small the odor. Mr. Sherr stated that the hoard of the band," Mr. Perrin said. health care workers involved in direct ments. Westfield Neighborhood Coun­ businesses. health w ill no longer be involved in the case GL is also implementing a Varsity Ath­ patient care; residents of nursing homes cil is applying for Senior Services and At last week's conference meeting because the BOE is not being forthcoming letic Honor Society for seniors who excel and long-term care facilities, and out of the Westfield Community Center is ap­ Councilman Caruana (old the council with documents and information in regards in (heir sport as well as academics. The home caregivers and household contacts plying for three separate grants. No one lhat the first portion of the pilot study to test results they have received. society will induct 64 students into either of children less than six months old. spoke during the hearings. on floor area ratios (FAR) has been The board of health does not have juris­ the Distinguished Honor or the High Hon­ All individuals in both categories will Sharon Slockwell spoke on behalf of completed. Over 800 properties in RS- diction over the BOE except for specific ors category which requires students to be required to present proof of resi­ WECARF. (Westfielders Concerned 6 and RS-8 zones on the south side instances. He told Board Secretary Paul maintain a 3.5 grade point average or dence in Westfield. Fanwood, About Responsible Development). She were looked at and there is a consistent Vissuzo that the board needs everything higher and earn two or more varsity letters. Mountainside, Garwood, Roselle Park thanked the members of WECARE, range. you have related to the smell and to date The $438,000 installment from the dis­ or Springfield; proof of age and written Councilmen Echausse and Sal Caruana, The council has been working with they have received very little except docu­ solution fund was briefly discussed with documentation from their physician Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan and the the town planner to look at FARs around mentation stating that the odor tests proved Mr. Goggi explaining that the board has to specifying the need for flu vaccine and voters for their support in getting the town in order to curb development of negative for certain bacteria. be careful in reducing the tax burden with their chronic illness. In addition, those referendum defeated. large homes lhat are inconsistent with Mr. Scherr said, “Certain tests can come what he called a "windfall." age 65 and older must bring their Medi­ She added that WECARE lixrks for­ the rest of the neighborhood. back negative, but if there is still an odor "What we are faced with is projecting care Card. ward to working with the town on park­ Councilman Caruana said that they then you need to continue to test." what our budget will be five. six. seven At the time of registration, individu­ FRIGHTFULLY FUN...Monsters, ing improvements and future develop­ will now look at the RS-6 and RS-8 Other documentation that was requested years down the road," Mr. Goggi said. If als will receive ail appointment for the witches, princesses and even C lifford ment issues. zones in the entire town and hopefully from the BOE, such as proposals from envi­ the school budget ends up with a deficit in flu vaccination on a first-come, first- the Big Red Dog attended the Annual Martin Spector of Trails End Court, come up with recommendations. ronmental testing firms, were not provided. the upcoming years, the board will be served basis, contingent upon the vac­ Munster Hash at McKinley F.lemen- who also owns Pan Am Cleaners on South At the end of the last two meetings the Mr. Scherr said, "The BOE has no faced with asking the taxpayers for the cine supply. Strict adherence to the eli­ tary School in Westfield on October 29. Avenue, complained to the council about council has adjourned into closed ses­ unified plan for looking at what they have money back. The board is trying to avoid gibility requirements will be enforced. The event was sponsored by the school's (he closure of South Avenue on Saturday sion to discuss Temple Einanu-EI ver­ done and what they need to do. What they this scenario by looking carefully at all Parent-Teacher Organization. Pic­ For further information, please call without any notice. He said that he wasn't sus the Town of Westfield. The temple is are doing is piecemeal.” aspects of the budget before coming to a tured, left to right, are: Karen Forbes, the Westfield Regional Health Depart­ able to do any business and no one would appealing the Hoard of Adjustment's Over 30 teachers attended the meeting Maria l.lzzo and Amv Forbes. decision on how the money will be used. ment al (908) 789-4070. lake responsibility for (Ire problem. decision, which prohibits them from wearing red to show their solidarity in re­ 'T he senior citizens will be looking for He also urged the council to make building a parking lot adjacent to the gards to contract negotiations. The teachers lax relief." Mrs. Knodel added. temple on East Broad Street.______have been in negotiatioas with the board over Mr. Whyte asked the board about their heallh benefit cuts as well as other issues. plan to eventually televise the meetings WESTFIELD Parents in attendance voiced their con­ with Board Administrator Paul Vizzuso cerns that the board wasn't representing stating that the equipment has been or­ POLICE BLOTTER their wishes with one parent saying. dered and “within the next six, seven "People want to know you are listening weeks we should be televised." with an open mind.” The next regularly scheduled BOE meet­ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Aldo Pimentel. 42, of Plainfield was “We are listening," Mr. Goggi replied. ing is Tuesday, November 23, at 8 p.m. John Roane, 43, of Cranford was ar­ arrested at South and Central Avenues rested and charged with aggravated as­ and charged with driving while intoxi­ sault for allegedly breaking the jaw of cated. He was subsequently released to a another man during an altercation last responsible party. month in the 200 block of Cacciola Place. A South Avenue business reported Bd. Approves Land Use The victim, a 46-year-old Westfield an incident of theft of services, claim­ resident, told authorities he was struck on ing a town resident had stopped paying the right side of his face on the evening of rental fees on a motor vehicle. No Change for James Ward charges had been filed in connection October I, resulting in multiple fractures CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to his jaw. He was treated at Overlook with the incident. ings, or sketches, of the proposed houses Hospital in Summit and released. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 major point of discussion over the course The matter was not reported to police A Trinity Place resident reported that in order for the board to better visualize of the night. Some residents testified until October 13. Bail was set at $10,000. one or more unknown persons damaged their plans. that there are very bad floodihg/drain- Roane was additionally wanted on sev­ the driver's side mirror of his motor ve­ Mr. Buontempo also proposed to re­ age problems in the area, and that con­ eral warrants, among them a no-bail war­ hicle. which was parked in the street, by vamp the street at the end of the block in struction of two more homes would rant for failure to appear in Superior Court striking it with a can of beer. order to accommodate the new homes. increase runoff and make matters worse in Elizabeth September 3. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 There would be an 18 foot Wide road­ for other houses on the block. Mr. Dec way set up by construction crews, which maintained that proposed "recharge pits” Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield leader Warrants for the suspect had also been A Benson Place resident reported the would then be turned over and made would be able to handle excess water in GOVERNOR’S GOODBYE...Governor James McGreevey says farewell last issued by Egg Harbor, for $ 1,500; Plainfield, theft of a three-foot plastic figure from in town property at no cost to the town the event of a heavy rain. He claimed Monday afterrfnon in front of the TV audience. He apologized and stated his for $880; and Garwood, for $445. front of her home. The missing item has other than maintenance in the future. career "careened off the tracks.” He urged for dialogue in government. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 since been recovered. there would be no extra runoff. Several board members criticized the Seneca Place resident and attorney design of the roadway because it did not Tom Walsh was allowed to ask Mr. Dec include a sidewalk. It was also ques­ and Mr. Buontempo some questions THE LAW FIRM tioned whether larger vehicles, such as regarding the proposed design. Mr. OF garbage trucks and emergency vehicles, Walsh said that Seneca Place residents W elcome would have enough room to maneuver had reacted negatively to the two-home DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI, P.C. in such a narrow space. The applicants proposal during an earlier meeting with were seeking waivers from several de­ the planning board. He accused Mr. sign standards. Specifically, they wished- Buontempo of pushing forward with his WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND ITS’ SINCERE Holiday Open to build houses with a 38 foot width, proposal “despite the wishes of neigh­ APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO while currently the maximum width for bors.” ATTENDED THEIR DIVORCE SEMINAR THIS PAST House a home on Seneca place 30 feet. Board Chairman Jay Boyle ended the OCTOBER AT THE WESTFIELD INN. 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By KURD LECOMTE team to the NJSIAA North Jersey. Sf**lh Wnmafi* TV * ,a fi,U M , m l TV D m , corner kicks. Palatucci, Emily Section 2 Group 4 semifinals with a 2- MacNeil, Erin McCarthy and Danni One quick strike by senior halfback I victory over six-seeded Columbia in Fried launched two shots apiece and Slephanie Bridgman early in the first Westfield on November 5. Aly Ludmer. Mary Kate Lukcr and half and a looping comer kick that hit The Blue Devils held the upper Lauren Campo connected once. Se­ the mark in the second half by senior edge in ball control, especially in the nior goalie Tara O'Donahue made midfielder Gio Palatucci advanced the first half, where they out-shot the five outstanding saves. Westfield High School girls soccer Cougars, 11-5, and launched four "We did a good job in the first half. Columbia had a very athletic goalie. (McCormick - 6 saves). Not only does she save the goals, but also she comes out a lot. which helps their defense. We were just having a tough i k l t D i m ! C 1 t k i a i . n r r / . n . < __ ... David B CortMn for The Westfield Leederand H i# Times time getting around that. Bridgman's I M ^ riON BEFORE THE RAC E...The W cst field High School girls, lop, and the Scotch Plains- Kan Hood High School girls, bottom, wait in nervous anticipation for the start of the Union ( mints oiris rmtv.rminir* ru<-»> t iw. shot was simply picture perfect," said Raider girls edged the Blue Devils to gain their first county championship. Blue Devil Head Coach Katie Egan. The, 12-5-3 Blue Devils controlled the game by beating the Cougars to the ball, leaping higher for headers and setting up their plays. McCarthy charged forward from the right side and zipped the ball over to Bridgman who (lew down the left side. From there. Bridgman zinged the hall into the upper comer of the net with 7:30 off the clock. "I was given time on the left side, took a touch and hit it in. Luckily the ball veered over her head." said ___ r-roa Lecomie tot me m sm eta Leader and The Times Bridgman. “We wanted to come out RAIDERS OVERCOME WITH GLEE...Blue Devils Erin McCarthy. No. 13, and Julie ready to play and score early. It wasn't Shelman, No. 9, jump with joy after teammate Gio Palatucci, background, nets the one of our best games, but we defi- go-ahead goal on a corner kick. CONDNUEO ON PAGE I I MCNELIS SCORES WINNER ON LEISCHNER ASSIST RAIDERS Raider Boys Blank Farmers, Win 11th UC Soccer Crown NO, 12 BLUE DEVIL BOYS PLACE 2ND TO CRANFORD

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Gulden's spicy brown mustard to Heinz son this season can't end with a two- yellow mustard? Common sense prevailed when (he early. I tried to place it hopefully into the right post. I should have stuck wilh him." game win streak. Does 3-5 Plainfield THIS AND THAT: referee wisely concluded the game where the goalie wouldn't gel it. It In the 58th minute. Sapienza. con­ Cranford's No. 2 man, Kevin Brown, scare you on Thanksgiving morning ! The 42nd year of WHS boys soccer with 14.21 remaining due to danger­ went over her hands ami it got hit in." trolling the ball, broke aw ay down the crossed third at 16:08 and Westfield's A RARE FALL: saw just the second losing record. In ously wet field conditions, giving the said Rigano. left-center with Tri-Captain Jenna No. 2 man Rob Broadbent. who has For the first time since 1974, 1963. the program's first year, the Blue third-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood "I headed it and it hit the girl on the Balestrierc breaking down the right- been running very strongly recently, Westfield had no Union County cham­ Devils went 8-3-4 under coach Bjame High School girls' soccer team a 5-0 tar post. It came hack and 1 kicked it center. Sapienza opted to keep con­ ran a PB 16:34. Cougar Josh Hanke pionship teams in the fall. Of course, Tonneson and won the Watchung Con­ victory over the Holmdel Hornets in hack in," said Zazzali who added, trol and booted the hall in for the (16:43) finished seventh and UC Vi­ the 1974 football team was 9-0 and ference title. The team's first win was the quarterfinals o f the North Jersey, "Kelly's comer kicks are very good fourth goal. Two minutes later. Zyla. king Brian Guteri (16:50) finished ranked No. 1 in the state. WHS has 3-0 over Scotch Plains-Fanwood, with Section 2. Group 3 Tournament in and they usually go to the far side. on a breakaway down the middle, eighth followed by Blue Devils Mike usually had three or four fall county Ed Thome netting all three goals. Goalie Scotch Plains on November 4. That’s where I always set myself up. notched the final goal. Gorski ( 16:52)and Kris Kagan( 16:59). champions recently, with 1996’s high Dick Stiefken, defenders Mark Metcalf The Raiders, who bombarded the Her corner kicks were awesome to­ "We really needed this. After our "At the Watchung Conference. I ran of five - boys and girls soccer, boys and and Bill Richold. and forwards Thome, Hornets' nest with 18 shols on goal - day. If they are there. I will he there to loss in the counties, everyone was a 16:50. I really wanted to go under girls cross country and gymnastics. Rob Schram and Nick Delmonico were 1 1 in the first half - kept keeper put them in." kind of down." said Zazzali. "Gixxl 16:30 today." said Broadbent. "I'm A breakdown of fall county champion key players.... Congratulations to the Emma Murtaugh hu/zing to total 13 In the 14th minute, Rigano look a teams tend to pick themselves back definitely happy about the way I ran." teams: boys cross country (24 times), WHS cross country teams, and coaches saves. Raider sophomore keeper corner kick on Ihe near sideline and up. That's what we are trying to do." Also very happy about the way his girls cross country (14), field hockey Jack Martin and Tom Homish. Win­ Lauren Mains made five saves to hooked it toward Murtaugh. The ball team ran was Blue Devil boys Head (3), gymnastics (9), boys soccer (10), ning a sectional championship is no Holmdel 0 0 0 girls soccer (17) and girls tennis (9). record her 12th shutout. skidded off the lingers of the leaping Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 2 5 Coach Jack Martin. “Very Good! easy feat, and both squads pulled it off TRIVIA QUESTION: Inflicting all the damage in the first Murtaugh and into the far corner. The top four guys were under 17 on Oct. 30. It was the seventh sectional Two current WHS coaches have been half were the Raider twosome o f Allie "It was on the opposite side of the minutes. We haven's had that in a title for each of the veteran coaches. ... Soccer Raiders Jolt with their program since its inception. Zazzali and Kelly Rigano who com­ field. I curved it in and it went off the The 55 points Elizabeth scored against long, long time. It was a tight pack. Can you name them? (Answer al bot­ bined for three goals and two assists, goalie's fingers." Rigano described. I'm happy about the way everybody the WHS football team last Saturday Mendham Girls tom of column) was the second highest total in 108 all as a result of corner kicks. Tri- Wilh 17:28 remaining in the half, on the team ran. Rob has been com­ The IVth-ranked Scotch Plains- OUT OF THE BLUE: years, and the most since Rahway beat Captain Jesse Sapienza and junior Rigano’s third corner kick sailed into ing along fine. This was his last time Fanwood High School girls jolted Got a call the other day from Jack WHS 59-0 in 1904. ... Senior Liz Kristen Zyla each ripped in a goal in the box. Zazzali charged forward and on this course and he made the No. 8 Mendham after a 3-1 Reydel, WHS Class of ’46. Jack is a Trimble is a rare three-sport captain, in [he second half. hashed it past the goalie. shixitoul in Mendham on Novem­ Westfield All-Time list on this former football and baseball standout field hockey, swimming and lacrosse. Wilh slightly more than (hree min­ “Allie was in the perfect spot and ber 8. Raider keeper Lauren Mains course. If you look at our previous at WHS, and played in the College ... Junior quarterback Chris Cassett is utes off the clock, Rigano hooked a had an aw esome shot in," said Rigano. stopped three consecutive shots to two meetings, this one was a lot World Series for . the stepson of longtime assistant foot­ corner kick from the far side into The tides seemed to turn in the first gain ihe victory. closer than the other two," he said. He also coached the last unbeaten and ball coach Don Cassett. Zazzali who headed a shot into a nine minutes of the second half when Allie Zazzali, Hailie Mintz and TOP GIRLS TEAMS: untied football team at the TRIVIA ANSWER: defender. After the ball deflected, the Hornets hovered around the Raid­ Kelly Rigano netted goals in the 1 . Scotch Plains-Fanwood 47, 2. Lawrenceville School, back in 1962. Tom Homish has been the only girls Zazzali alertly recovered it and banged ers' goal and got off a few shots hut Westfield 53. 3. Cranford 87, 4. Oak Seems Jack has been talking up my shootout. The 17-2-2 Raiders ad­ cross country coach since the program it into the net. Mains was there to smother them. Knoll 171, 5. Union 183, 6. New Provi­ book. "100 Years of Blue Devils Foot­ vanced to face top-seeded, 20-1 was started in 1980. And Mike Tirone is look for the runs coming in, dence 213,7. Roselle Catholic 259 ball" to every WHS alum he runs into. "1 The closest call came when Mains Ridge on November 11. the lone qoach of the WHS bowling usually Allie Hambleton, Allie Zazzali got drawn out and leaped on a loose l TOP BOYS TEAMS: Last year, he was in Vero Beach, Fla., team, which started rolling in 1982, 1. Cranford 34,2. Westfield 43,3. Roselle where he’s vacationed for years. Turns Bruce Johnson’s Devil's Den ap­ Catholic 78, 4. Union Catholic 107, 5. out he rati into Charlie Clark, ’65, and Summit 184, 6. New Providence 187, 7. pears every Thursday in the Westfield Elizabeth 194, 8. Scotch Plains- the two struck up a conversation about Leader. 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H» IMVID R CORBIN had one for eight yards. Lockery had eight-play 65-yard march that ended V«|* ry ■»,«*, u In*, m* n> rw two receptions for 11 yards and Mike with lal'orge's two-yard TD keeper First half miscucs and mental mis­ DiNi/o had one for 12 yards. with 1:35 remaining in the third. With takes put the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ‘They (Union) played with urgency 6:21 lefi in the game. Lockery slipped High School football Raiders in a at the beginning f don't think we in from the four after an 11 -play 52- hole a little too deep to dig out of at were focused. That's my job! I tried yard march. The final TD cam e when the home of the Union Farmers on to impress upon them that they were the Raiders moved the ball 80 yards November 5. The Farmers, hungry going to fight like a caged animal and on 10 plays to score with 53 seconds for a playoff berth, took advantage of they will come out and do everything on the clock, highlighted by Weber's a bad snap on a punt, a feeble eight- to survive.” said Raider Head Coach spectacular catch and Lockery's 13- yard punt, a fumble recovery on Steve Ciccolclli. yard TD reception. Raider turf and two sacks to take a 20- Farmer linebacker/end Kundon Bur­ An onside kick attempt was recov­ 0 first-half lead then held on in the ton recovered a fumble on the Raiders' ered by the Farmers, who knelt on second half to secure a 27-20 victory. three-yard line after a bad snap that led first down to run out the clock. Due to the miscucs. the 4-4 Raid­ to the first TD with 9:36 left in the first "They threw some wrinkles at us ers. who already qualified for a play­ quarter when Chris Dc Andrea ran in then we adjusted and handled them, off berth, sputtered miserably in the on the Farmers' first offensive play. but we ran out o f time. We seem to be first half, totaling only 29 yards on After the Raiders'eight-yard punt gave playing to the level of our teams." the ground and 18 in the air. Their the Fanners possession on the Raider saidCiccotelli. “Sometimes, kids have mental direction changed so drasti­ 36, Burton later scored the second TD no concept, a sense of urgency of PLENTY OF TIME ON DEFENSE...Tht Blur Devils spent plenty of time on defense in the same against the 8-0 Elizabeth cally in the second half, that by game's with 3:35 left in the half on a 23-yanl time. They have no concept that they Minutenien. Defensive tackle, junior Peter Protogiannis, No. 73, smothers the Minuteman hall carrier. end. the Raiders totaled 202 yards on reception. The third TD of the half was must get things done on time. That's the ground and quarterback Dan set up by linebacker Joe Rodriguez' something, as coaches, we try to im­ LaForge, who rushed for 60 yards on fumble recovery on the Raider 20. press on them. We laid an egg today!" DELDUCA GETS 72-YARD TD: DOWLING. 72 TACKLES nine carries, including a two-yard Four plays later. Luis Coral scam­ Sc. Pl.-Fsnwood 0 0 6 14 20 touchdown (TD) run, completed eight pered in front the five with just 12 Union 7 13 7 0 27 of 14 passes for 82 yards, including a seconds remaining. 13-yard TD pass. With 5:38 left in the third quarter. County High School No. 9 Minutemen Paralyze Halfback Lakiem Lockery chewed Farmer quarterback Matt Melody (5 up 74 of his 108 yards rushing in the for 9 for 126 yards. 2 TDs) connected Football Results: second half, including a four-yard with Paul Harper for a 64-yard TD TD run. and had a 13-yard TD recep­ play. On that play, Harper cut across NOVKMBFR 5: Plainfield 26, Bridgewater- Blue Devil Footballers, 55-7 tion. Wide receivers Colin Weber had the middle seven yards beyond the R aritan 14 four receptions for 5 1 yards, includ­ line of scrimmage then hooked down B, FRED I.ECOMTE this. I like to think that the younger ing a brilliant leaping snag for 27 the left sideline. Aaron Hale scored TD runs of three, 8 1 -yard kickoff return for a TD with Spet ialh Written for The Westfield tra d e r and lhe Timet guys understand that I never take my yards that led to aTD. and Sean Smith The Raiders responded with an seven and six yards for the 3-5 Cardi­ 11:34 on the clock, l-ess than seven nals. Misfortune for the Westfield High heart out of the game and I'm always minutes later. Warren picked off ju n ­ School football leant continued to Plainfield 0 6 0 20 26 in there to w in it. regardless and that ior quarterback Chris Cassell's pass Bridgewater 0 7 0 7 14 happen when No. 9-ranked Elizabeth TD proved it." and galloped 17 yards to pay dirt. marched into Westfield on November The Minutemen's first score came North Plainfield 13, Rahway 7 Elizabeth's next TD came in the 6 and dealt the Blue Devils a 55-7 when David Newsom returned a punt Andre Neblett had a 47-yard TD fourth quarter when backup quarter­ defeat. The Minutemen scored four 54 yards for a TD. with 9:31 in the run for 6-2 Rahway. back Mike Eargle pushed the hall in touchdowns in the first half and four first quarter. The extra point failed. from the ten. Westfield's last attempt Rahway 7 0 0 0 0 7 in the second half. On their possession, everything N. Plainfield 0 0 0 7 6 13 from being shutout was rewarded Senior halfback Tom DelDuca pro­ seemed to go according to plan for when Power Ux>k the kickoff to the N OVEM BER 6: vided the only sparkling moment for the Blue Devils as fullback Richard 23-yard line. Then, moments later. Cranford 28, Irvington 25 the Blue Devils with a 72-yard touch­ Stewart. DelDuca. Brandon Simmons DelDuca maneuvered off-tackle and Jamar Ingram grabbed TD passes down (T D ) run. Senior tight end Bry an and Andrew Shaffer marched for 46- dashed 72 yards for the TD. of eight and 33 yards and had a 38- Power had a 93-yard kickoff'return but yards on nine plays to put the ball on "There was a giant hole right off yard TD interception for the 7-1 Cou­ was denied his reward on a holding the Minutemen 31. Unfortunately, a the bat and I saw Dowling making a gars. penalty. Senior linebacker Marc sack spoiled the march. block on my left. After that. I saw an Cranford 7 14 7 0 28 Dowling racked up 12 tackles and Elizabeth added 21-points in the open field and look it to the house." Irvington 13 6 6 0 25 senior center Kyle Clark had seven. second quarter. The first was an eight- said DelDuca. Tight End Matt 1 nee and tackle Stew art New Providence 55, Highland yard TD burst by quarterback Garry Elizabeth closed out the scoring on Cowles had five each. Mike Finne and P ark 0 Warren at 10:58. Alter Power's 93- a one-yard TD by Basim Hudeen. Paul Goldweitz made three each. Scoit Savarese and James Muench yard kickoff return for a TD was ‘They had a lot of great individual “Coming in. we knew that this each scored two TDs for the 7-1 Pio­ negated due to a holding penalty, the talent and came up with some great neers. would probably be a loss, but we Minutemen tallied another TD when plays. Offensively, our line showed pretty much put our hearts into the Kahim Sturgis, on an option play, great improvement and we opened up N. Providence 20 21 7 7 55 game. Although they scored on a lot Highland Park 0 0 0 0 0 raced 56-yards to pay dirt. The Min­ a lot o f holes,” said Stewart. "We had of big plays and put a lot o f points on utemen added their third TD of the a sophomore QB in there for his first Linden 48, East Side 0 the board, we never gave up." said David B. Corbin for Tho Westfield Leader and The Times quarter when Warren faked the start and he did very well. We worked O'Neil Thomas had two TD inter­ SWEEPING RIGHT FOR A GAIN...Raider quarterback Dan LaForge rushed DelDuca. The good thing about our handoff, eluded several tacklers and hard on our inside running game and for 60 yards, including an 18-yard keeper, against the Union Farmers. LaForge ceptions for 5-3 Linden. defense was that they (Elizabeth) had sped 17 yards to the end zone. A good it paid off." also completed yight passes for 82 yards, including a 13-y^rd TD strike to halfback East Side 0 0 0 0 0 to turn to a lot of their tricks to score. PAT made the score 27-0. Lakiem Lockery. Unden 0 27 21 0 48 Elizabeth 6 21 14 14 55 That was one positive we got out of In the third quarter, Warren had an Westfield 0 0 0 7 7

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CONTMUEO FROM PAGE 13 nitely played up to par. particularly strong can lake it to you if you let near the end." them. We came out fine in the second The Cougars slashed buck with just half and the girls showed a lot of 51 seconds oft the ekek in the second desire and managed to gel it done, so half when senior midfielder Nina w e'll take it." Frunkoski. off a comer kick by junior After pelting the Cougar net sev­ forwani Lizhcth Dav ies, huried a shot eral times without a score, Palatucci from live-yards out to tie the match. I - 1. struck the fatal blow when she hooked k her kick from the right comer into the "I told them at halftime that if they I v were satisfied and comfortable with a upper part of the goal at 32:12. one goal lead it wouldn't be gckxi "My first comer kick on the right enough,” said Coach Egan. "We side of the field. I saw the goalie cheat­ should have been up by several goals, ing off the line and I had pul it wide hut part of it was due to the weather past the goal," said Palatucci. "Then and they jusl didn't believe that Co­ on my second comer kick. I knew that ...... _ u e o m u lor TM W ntthtp 1 M > tn S TKa Firm, she would he cheating out again so I FALL BASEBALL CHAMPS...The Scotch Ptains-Fanwood Fall baseball team < LOSF. F.NC OI.N IFK .X .IIIih Devil forward Jessica Campo, No. 18, mixes it lumbia was going to come out and won the North Edison Championship on November 2. Pictured, left to right, are: with a Columbia Cougar defender In the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 take it to them. It just goes to show knew that I could put it on net and put ™ Johnny Cox, Jared Chmielnirk. Matt Ferrara. Mike Rusin and Anthony quarterfinal match. that any team no matter how weak or it in. As a senior 1 didn't want this to be Moakal; hack row, Coach Joe Cepparulo. Alex Fourre, Joey Cepparulo, Dan my last game. We came out with lots of Bimbaum, John Mineo, Chris Kolh, Coach John Mineo, Josh Decker. Adam Perez heart, left all of it out on the field and and Coach Steve Chmielnick. Not shown, Chris D'Annunzk) and Robert Moskal. County High School got it done. We're really excited, it Raider Boys Blank Farmers, Girls Soccer Results: feels greal and we want to take this win into the next game." SP-F Baseball Raiders Win NOVEMBER 4: Columbia 0 1 1 Win 11th UC Soccer Crown PAROCHIAL A NORTH: Westfield 1 1 2 COHVNUCD FROM PAGE 13 Union Catholic 6, SI. Dominic 8 North Edison Fall Ball Title Lara Kaminski had three goals and Blue Devil Girls Stop bounced off [he lop o f [he crossbar. made a fantastic run. Three o f the an assist for the 16-4-1 Vikings. Ali The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid­ sisted of nine teams with a 12 game "1 just reacted to where the ball defenders went over to him and I was Whittle. Stephanie Arrojado and Edison in Soccer, 5-1 ers Fall baseball team defeated schedule. All teams qualified for the went. It was a blj: game. We had to left one-on-one with the outside DanielleChapla each netted one goal. Woodbridge, 5-2, in the champion­ playoffs in a single elimination tour­ lock it down, so I jusl did my job.” midfielder. I beat him to the ball and The 13-5-3 Westfield High School ship game on November 2 at the nament. Scotch Plains, J.P. Stevens, CENTRAL. SEC 2, GR. 2 girls soccer team advanced to the said Meredith modestly. “(The de­ I was able to put it in," McNelis Johnson 2, D elaw are Valley i North Edison Complex. Coached by Woodbridge, Piscataway A, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 fi­ fensive play of) Terrance Charles, explained. Jillian Whitling and Kelli Ptlug. Joe Cepparulo, Steve Chmielnick and Piscataway B, Metuchen, Carteret. nals by stopping Edison, 5-1, in Joe Jacobi, Jeff (Bell). Greg After scoring, McNelis made what assisted by her sister Jamilee, scored John Mineo. the team played hard, Colonia and St. Jew’s High were the (Leischner) really helped.” appeared to be the soccer equivalent Westfield on November 8. Kate Luker showed lots of improvement and were competing teams. goals for the 13-5-1 Crusaders. scored three goals for Westfield. Prior to the score, McNeils had an­ of the Hcisman pose. Chatham 4, Summit I very competitive. During the playoffs, the Raiders Emily MacNeil and Gio Palatucci other great opportunity. After receiv­ "It wax just a little pose to show that Heather Seudellari scored for the The 17 and under division con- put together timely hitting, solid de­ netted second-half goals for the third- ing a pass in the middle from Billy we wanted to regain the control of the Hilltoppers. fense, and strong pitching. The Raid­ seeded Blue Devils. Keepers Lauren Alhizuti. he eluded the defenders and counties,"chuckled McNelis who has CENTRAL, SEC 2, GR. 1 ers played tough for 13 innings and Sinnenbcrg and Claire Bennett com­ YOUTH SPORTS: look a close range shot only to have played on three Union County Cham­ New Providence 5, Roselle Park 2 pulled away with a 4-3 victory over bined for six saves. Weekend Youth Sports stories Axelrod knock it away, Then with pionship teams. "It's a huge confi­ Liz Masucci scored two goals for Piscataway in the first round of the must be e-mailed by coaches or Id; I f remaining Leixhner brought the dence booster for going into the the Pioneers. playoffs. parents by noon on Monday. ball down the left side and crossed to states," South River 4, Dayton 0 Viking Boys Seize In the second round, Scotch Plains The length of the stories must McNelis, who notched the score, Barbara Soto made 10 saves for beat the returning champs, J.P. Union be no more than 250 words with "Greg took it all the way up. He just Sc. Pl.-Fanwood Dayton MVC Soccer Title Stevens, 6-3, in 12 innings. The cham­ just facts. The stories will be The Union Catholic High School pionship game was played under the NOVEM BER 8: edited and extremely lengthy boys' soccer team seized the Moun­ lights in front of a large, rowdy crowd. North Jersey, Section 2 Klimowicz to Play PAROCHIAL A NORTH: stories will not be considered. tain Valley Conference title with a The Raiders put it all together and Union Catholic 3, Pope John 2 Please e-mail the stories to Gymnastics Results: For St. Joe’s College Lara Kaminski, Danielle Chapla 6-0 victory over Roselle Catholic played a solid game all around to [email protected] . defeat Woodbridge. TEAM SCORES; On November 10, Scotch Plains- and Allie Whittle netted goals for the in Roselle on November 2. The 1. Dayton/Brearley 102.75, 2. Fanwood High School basketball 17-4-1 Vikings. Vikings upped their record to 15-1- Watchung Hills 102.05, 3. Westtield standout Hillary Klimowicz signed I while the Lions slipped to 2-11-4. 101.13, 4. Randolph 101.03, Scotch Dan Rodriguez notched two John Kerr to Be Inducted Plalns-Fanwood 98.55, 5. Montclair a Letter of Intent with St. Joseph’s County High School 97.53 College (Philadelphia, PA), an all- goals and Michael Seamon scored a goal and had two assists. Keeper ALL-AROUND (LOCAL ONLY): inclusive athletic scholarship, at Boys Soccer Results: Into WF Athletic Hall of Fame 1. Tiffany Lewis (Elizabeth) 36.775,3. the high school. Chris Varga mad seven saves and Andie Soblosky (Dayton) 35.3,5. Alyssa NOVEM BER 5: recorded his seventh shutout of the John Kerr, a fierce and gifted line­ record in 71 and finished with the Lewandowski (Union Catholic) 35.15 WHS JV Boys Finish NJ SECTION 2, GROUPS: season. backer during Westfield High s glory state's final No. 1 ranking in The VAULT (LOCAL ONLY): Scotch Plains-Fan wood I, North days in football during the 1970s. Star-Ledger Top 20. 1. Lewis (Elizabeth) 9.55,3. Sablosky Undefeated in Soccer Hunterdon 0 will be among the inductees when the Kerr finished his senior year with (Dayton) 9.25, 5. Lewandowski (Union Sean McNelis headed in a throw in Local High School Catholic) 9.15 The Westfield High School Jun­ Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame in­ 71 unassisted tackles and was named from Jeff Bell. ducts its sixth Class on Monday, No­ First Team All-State. He also won a UNEVEN BARS (LOCAL ONLY); ior Varsity boys soccer team, led by Volleyball Results: CENTRAL 2, GROUP 2: vember 22 at The Westwood in t. Sablosky (Dayton) 9.0. 2. Lewis first-year Head Coach Alex Schmidt NOVEMBER 5: district wrestling championship dur­ C ranford 2, Rahw ay 1 Garwood. The event will begin at 6 (Elizabeth) 8.975, 4 Liz Falzon and his assistant Chris Partelow, Union Catholic over Chatham, ing the winter. Kerr played football at (Westfield) 8.8, 5. Claire Macdonald Craig Ruimayer netted the win­ p.m. completed its season on November 25-22, 25-20 the Naval Academy and later served (Westfleld)8.75 ning goal. Kerr was the force on a Westfield 6 sharing the Union County J V title The No. 20. 21-5 Vikings ad­ as a captain in the United States Ma­ BLANCE BEAM (LOCAL ONLY): Cliffside Park 3, Governor defense that allowed just 24 points, after battling Scotch Plains- vanced to the NJSIAA Group 2 rines from 1977 through 1987, a ten­ 2. Lew is (Elizabeth) 9.05, 3. Livingston l including only two touchdowns, over Macdonald (Westfield) 8.9, 4. Fanw’ood to a 0-0, double overtime third round with the victory over ure that saw him receive numerous Andrew Lelliot scored for GL. nine games during his senior season Lewandowski (Union Catholic) 8.83, 5. tie in the finals. 20-7 Chatham. meduls for active duty. CENTRAL 2, GROUP 1: in the fall o f 1971. With the 6-0 .208- Jessica Greenwald (Union) 8.75 The JV Blue Devils finished the Cherry Hill East over Westfield, TickeN to the dinner can be pur­ Metuchen 3, New Providence 2 pound Kerr plugging holes at line­ FLOOR EXERCISES (LOCAL ONLY): season 17-0-2 and allowed only 25-22, 25-22 chased at the Westfield High athletic Paul Hernandez and Scott Erickson backer and opening holes from his 3. Lewis (Elizabeth) 9.2,5. Greenwald four goals all season. Westfield slipped to 16-7 office or in town at Cosenza Insur­ (Union) 8.93 scored for the Pioneers. guard slot, Westfield racked up a 9-0 ance or Taylor & Love Realtors.

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Berkeley Heights Boys, 19-13 aar The (6-3-1) Westfield PAL "D" Garrity and Anthony Amatucci re­ football team scored 19 unanswered corded tackles behind the line of Mnm fa „ f - points to defeat Berkeley Heights. scrimmage. Wil Johnston. Patrick 19-13, on November 7. The D team Johnson. Michael Uface. Michael will play an exhibition game at half Kalimt/is, Ryan Elliot, Tim Walsh, time on November 28 at Giant Sta- Justin Ricardo. JP Gilmurtin. Austin Slifer, Ryan Marsh, Brian Frit/ and On Westfield's first scoring dnve, Thomas Flanigan, recorded tackles. quarterback Patrick Dyer bootlegged Fllioi.Scalcra. Johnson and Skahitsky for eight yards and a first down then had a combined eight sacks. back Joseph Rinaldi (9 carries, 61 Back Brendan Dugan ((II 11 carries. yatds) had gains of four, six and 11 89 yards) barreled 20 yards to the yards. Dyer, behind a key block by Berkeley Heights nine. Next, Paul winghack Brandon Vassallo, galloped Werner (9 carries, 91 yards) took a 18 yards. Before the half, Rinaldi handoflf from Nathan Mitchel and slashed 15 yards for the TD, behind followed the blocks of Daniel Burke, linemen Alex McHugh. Richard Alex Mchugh. Michael Mondon. Fletcher, Kevin Anderson, Nicholas Danial Bigalow. Zachary Choder, GRID KIDS riDKKIN(: T(H)K.THKK...Wesin«-ldPAL*,A'*f(Mithall team Quar­ fORCING A FUMBLE... Westfield PAL C linebacker Craig Callahan makes the Arnold. Nicholas Ertman. Kevin Jackson O'Leary and Jake Harris for terback Tony Dilorio mils out to pass,» bile Joe Kania and Mike Tarnofsky block. tackle and forces a fumble. Callahan had a great game offensively and defensively . Anderson, Nicholas Colello and Alex Nose guard Mike Giitcone, No. 56, rushes to assist. W estfield defeated Irvington the TO. The extra point attempt pass Williams. Vassallo crashed forward U) Colin Barber was unsuccessful. for the extra point. With three minutes left, Johnny Westfield PAL ‘A’ Team Ties Westfield's defense settled in the Lan/ano scooted 11 yards and Dugan Westfield PAL ‘C ’ Handles second half and did not allow a first tumbled 14 yards. Then Werner took down. Berkeley Heights was held to a handoff from Dyer and swept 2 1 Irvington Grid Kids, 6-6 33 yards rushing and no yards receiv­ yards forthe winning score. Winghack Irvington Grid Kids, 14-0 ing in the second half. Dillon Rolnick, Brad Erickson just fell short of the Westfield's PAL “A" football team punted. Troy Skibitsky. Frankie Scalera. Alec extra point. remained undefeated after a 6-6 tie In the second half, alter Irvington Westfield's PAL Football C loot- runner-ups, Springfield. Game time with the Irvington Raiders on No­ punted, Rhodes had carries of seven ball team got back on track with a 12- is 12 p.m. vember 7. Westfield will face Sum­ and three yards for a first down. The 0 victory over Irvington on Novem­ Westfield’s PAL “A", also first in mit on November 14 in the playoffs in Raiders held and Allen punted 42 ber 7 to up its record to 8-1. their division, will he competing in Millburn. yards. The C team defense recorded its the playoffs in Millbum at 1:15 p.m. Irvington scored first w ith a touch­ Clark, Spencer Cassidy and Kevin fifth shutout of the season. Comerback The Westfield youths will compete down pass. Westfield denied the point Murphy had important tackles then Connor Slifer, linebacker Christian for positions to play in the SYFL after and answered with a first down Westfield recovered a fumble with Barber and linemen Matthew Buccino Super Bowl games to he played on drive, but suffered a turnover fumble. pressure applied by defensive play­ and Kevin Kessler allowed Irvington Sunday. November 21, in Staten Is­ Defenseman Michael Clark recorded ers TJ Mru/. Chris Jacob. JiHadd to gain only 40 yards and two first land. a sack, turning possession back to the Billups. James Diddell and Jimmy downs. Blue Devils Reardon. Westfield's offense controlled the W F PAL Wrestling Brandon Rolnick sprinted 37 yards OITensive linemen Eric Moran, Chris clock on two lengthy drives. Irvington to the one then Tony Dilorio flipped Sheehan. Mike Tarnofsky, Josh faced strong running by all-purpose Sets Registration to Chris Rhodes who ran for the TD. Firestone, Matt Marcus and Joe Kania back Craig Callahan and halfback Westfield PAL Wrestling held a The extra point kick missed. blocked to allow Dilorio to fire off a 30- “T" Brand. Mike Giacone’s and Nick clinic on November I for boys Gerald Schuman dragged down yard pass to Billups; however, u fumble Matthews' blocking allowed Tony interested in learning more about the carrier for a five-yard loss. Later. turned control back to Irvington. Al­ Pafumi to pound out the yards and the sport of Wrestling. The 50 boys Rhodes grabbed an interception, though Irv ington nearly scored,Cassidy. cross into the end zone for two touch­ in attendance were taught the ba­ Rollnick lacked on a first down, but Reardon, Billups and Brett DeFazio downs. sics of wrestling by the coaching Irvington held and Tyslion Allen recorded tackles and held. Westfield PAL "C" has won first staff. Several of the returning wres­ place and a playoff position in the tlers were on hand to demonstrate American Conference of the Subur­ moves. HEADING FOR PAY DIRT...Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL “C" Raider Sebastian ban Youth Football League (SYFL). PAL Wrestling programs focus Rosen runs for a touchdow n against Richmond Boro of Staten Island after a Coldwell Banker 7TLOVCS Playoffs begin this Sunday, Novem­ on learning the fundamentals of perfect halfback pass from Quinton Blackwell. A 64-yard drive, featuring several ber 14, in Scotch Plains. Westfield wrestling, instilling solid values Blackwell runs, ended on the one-vard line as the game was called during will play the National Conference and having fun. PAL sponsors the quarterback Connor Thompson's cadence. The game ended in a 13-13 tie. SPF PAL “A” and PAL “ B" stories on page 18. following programs: Beginning ongratulations YOUTH SPORTS Wrestling, Grades K-3; Central Jersey League, Grades 3-6 and Youth Sports stories are e-mailed by Grade School League, Grades 6-8. coaches or parents with their slant. For registration forms or for Sometimes their opinion may differ Complete from the opposing team. The Westfield more information, please visit Leader and The Times staff does not www.westfieldpalwrestling.com, write these stories. 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B> MAKVLOl MORANO Jennifer Bauer of Scotch Plains Srrewlh » m m far The We.thru I nWer m d I t , Tm„ was matched with Stella Schneider, SCOTCH PLAINS — A five-day who was most intrigued by the trip to Washington, D.C.. Hallow­ American school system, which she een festivities and the' excitement of thought was easier than her school an American presidential election back home. She also took note of the NEW PLAYGROUND...A special Halloween treat for the McKinley Elemen­ were among the highlights of a three- difference in classroom styles be­ BACK IN TIME...On Election Day. tilth graders from Franklin Elementary tary School children including cutting the ribbon on their brand new play­ week visit by I OGerman high school tween her homeland and SPFHS. School In Westfield created a ‘living’’ wax museum and dressed as famous people ground purchased by the Parrot-Teacher Organization (PTO). Pictured, left to students to Scotch Plains and “In Germany we stay in one class­ connected to the office of the presidency or women’s suffrage. The museum was right, are: front row, the top three student winners of the money-raking Play- Fanwood. room and the teachers come to us. on display while a mock presidential election was being held at the school. a-Thon Olympics. Griffin Embry, Elizabeth Siellerand Marisa Lombardi; and The trips were part of a student Pictured, left to right, are: standing, Allie Rubin, Tori Bonsall. Sabrina Greene, bach row. Fourth Ward Councilman James Eocrst, PTO Playground Commit­ Here the students move around exchange program sponsored by the Ashley Simmons, Caroline Zee, Sarah Panayiotou, Ryan Fleming, Alex Williams tee Chairperson Tim Herzog. P i t ) President Lisa Black-Polak and McKinley more," she commented. and Alex Bond; and kneeling. Tommy Walsh, Tom Ramage, Chris W alsh and Principal Claudia Andreski. German American Partnership Pro­ Stella also noticed the construc­ Nick Ertman.______gram (GAPP), and reciprocated the tion of American houses, which she visits to Germany of eight Scotch said resembled “doll houses." McKinley Elementary Cuts Plains-Fanwood High School When Jennifer visited Stella in Mock Elections Staged (SPFHS) students this past summer. Germany, she was fascinated by the The German students arrived in German way o f life, especially meal Ribbon on New Playground Washington, D C. on October 23, times. Tn Germany eating is a social At Franklin Elementary and in Scotch Plains-Fanwood on and communal event," she explained. W ESTFIELD - Fifth graders at A third groupof students researched WESTFIELD - Students from McKinley Principal Claudia October 28. All of pupils attend the “ Here it is more grab and go." Franklin Elementary School in and debated important issues on four McKinley Elementary School in Andreski addressed the audience, Sriedrich Ebert Gymnasium located “Both girls have discovered that Westfield held a school-wide presi­ levels: international, national, local Westfield helped cut the ribbon to reminding them that the true pur­ in Sandhausen. Germany, which is they are more alike than they are dential election on Election Day. and educational. Topics ranged from signify the opening of their brand pose of the project was to enrich the 20 minutes outside of Heidelberf in different,” said Jennifer’s mother, which resulted in a tie vote for George global questions about endangered new playground during an official lives of the schoolchildren. the state of Baden Wuerttenberg. Nancy Bauer, who with her hus­ W. Bush and John Kerry. Both candi­ animals to a debate about whether ceremony after the school’s Hal­ Fourth Ward Councilman James This year's student exchange was band, Dr. Fritz Bauer, hosted Stella dates received exactly 254 votes from students should be able to choose loween parade on October 29. Foerst and the student champions the fourth such event organized by at their home. the pupils. their own teachers. Attendees included McKinley from the Play-a-Thon. Griffin Patricia Mennitt, a German teacher “It’s one thing to experience the The election was held as part of the A fourth group of pupils used their parents, teachers, staff and children, Embry, Marisa Lombardi and Eliza­ at SPFHS for 11 years. She was Germ an culture in a classroom, and social studies unit, organized by fifth technology and research skills to create as well as many members of the beth Stellar, cut the ribbon. assisted by Tanya Stevenson, Ger­ another to experience it first-hand grade teachers Karen Fowler and an illustrated glossary of terms relating surrounding community. PTO President Lisa Black-Polak man teacher atTerrill Middle School. — immersed in everyday life with a Kathy Stamberger. to elections and democracy, while a The installation of the new play­ closed the event by thanking all of The GAPP program is unique and family,” said Stevenson, who ac­ In preparation for the election, one fifth group formed a book club and read ground. which w as held shortly af­ the PTO members from this year different from other programs in that companied Mannilt, as a chaperone group of students registered children in "The Kid Who Ran For President” by ter the school reopened for classes and previous years who worked to its main focus is the immersion into when SPFHS students visited Ger­ grades one to five to vote, and built a Dan Gutman. The students created a in September, marked the end of a help the playground project come family and school life," said Ms. many last summer. polling booth. They also created post­ computer slide show based on the book. year long targeted fundraiser by the to fruition. She also thanked the Mannitt, who added that the students During their stay, the German stu­ ers that urged students to vote for either school’s Parent-Teacher Organiza­ members of the Westfield commu­ from both countries were required to dents and their American hosts vis­ President Bush or Senator Kerry. Then, tion (PTO). nity who contributed to the attend school with their hosts. Ryan Burslem Earns ited Philadelphia, , they prepared an easy-to-read ballot. PTO Playground Committee fundraising efforts. SPFHS students were matched the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Is­ On Election Day, the students Rush Rhees Scholarship Chairman Tint Herzog opened the “Out with the old, in with the with their German counterparts land. In addition, they toured checked that each child was regis­ WESTFIELD - Ryan Burslem, a ceremony by congratulating the new" was the PTO's fundraising through a questionnaire which asked Princeton University. The students tered and voted only one time. graduate of Westfield High School, re­ McKinley community for their slogan. The old playground was about personalities and hobbies, departed Newark Liberty Airport for An additional group of students ceived a Rush Rhees Scholarship at the fundraising efforts. The majority of broken, run-down and unsafe. The among other things. home on November 7. the funds were raised during the new, colorful equipment includes a arranged a “living" wax museum, University of Rochester in New York. school’s Play-a-Thon Olympics, zip-line, rock climber, double-twirl­ which was on display while the elec­ Named for the university’s third tion was being held. The students had sponsored by the PTO in May. ing slides and slide poles. president, this grant is given to high- Nat’I Marconi Science Award researched an important person con­ ability students who score at least nected with the office of the presi­ 1,350 on the SAT or a composite of dency or women's suffrage movement. 3 1 or better on the ACT tests. Joseph Schiavo Attends Applications Now Accepted They dressed as that person and The scholarship is renewable each AREA - Applications are cur­ pleted applications is Friday, Feb­ stood in the school lobby. When mu­ year of college. rently being accepted for the 2005 ruary 4,2005 and the winner will be seum visitors pressed a button on the Ryan, an entering freshman and Leadership Conference UNICO National Marconi Science notified by February 18, 2005. participants’ shirts, the “wax charac­ the son of Donna Burslem, is a Award, which will be bestowed at UNICO National is the largest Ital- ters” spoke about themselves. Westfield resident. SCOTCH PLAINS - Joseph leaders in their communities. ceremonies on March 19, 2005 at ian-American service organization Schiavo, 14, a freshman at Scotch “The steps each person takes in UN1CO National's board meeting in the United States with local chap­ Plains-Fanwood High discovering his or her in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. American Education Week School (SPFHS) was se­ ters across the country. The Marconi own leadership The applicant must be a full-time lected to attend the Na­ Science Award is one of the national strengths can be a very resident and citizen of the U.S., of tional Youth Leaders Stale awards and scholarships, which the personal process," said Italian descent and be. involved in Marked____ .eun-.- -"Wiviat unoRLibrary ■ iti ucowrtfH and HS Conference (NYLSC) Mike Lasday, Executive ^ lyni M’)! the physical sciences, such as elec­ For more information, please call from October 21 to 24 in Director of theCongres- SCOTCH PLAINS - In honor of He will open the toiir with a tronics. physics, chemistry, etc. Andre Di Mino, Chairman of the East Brunswick. sional Youth Leadership American Education Week, No­ brief introduction to the high The award was established in Marconi Science Award Commit­ NYLSC is a leader­ Counci I (C Ylfc), the or­ vem ber 15 to 19, the Scotch Plains school followed by small group 1995 to annually recognize a living tee by e-mail at [email protected] ship development pro­ and Fanwood public libraries will tours led by members of the Stu­ ganization that sponsors scientist whoexemplifies Marconi's gram aimed at ninth or (201) 767-6040. host showcases of student work. dent Govermnent Association. NYLSC. scientific and creative accomplish­ grade students who dis­ Each school principal, from the The high school is located at ’The National Young ments through their own life tinguish themselves Leaders State Confer­ Alumni Association Will eight district schools and St. 667 Westfield Road in Scotch achievements. from their peers with Bartholomew’s School, has se­ Plains and the tour is open to the ence will help students Applications will be judged on a Welcome Police Chief Zyla leadership potential and like Joseph get at the lected choice pieces to represent public. number of factors, including edu­ SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch a history of academic heart of their innate tal­ the work of their student body. For more information on Ameri­ Joseph Schiavo cation, area of expertise, patents, Plains Police Chief Mark Zyla, a achievement. ents and skills, and will Scotch Plains-Fanwood High can Education Week events, please publications, awards and a brief 1977 graduate of Scotch Plains- The theme of the conference was also help them identify how best they School Principal Dr. David Heisey call Margaret Ames, Parent- written essay. Fanwood High School (SPFHS), Courageous Leadership, and as such, can serve within their communities,” will mark the week by hosting a Teacher Association Council Vice- The application is available by will be the guest speaker at the next Joseph and his fellow participants he concluded. tour of the high school on Tues­ President at (908) 322-5805 or e- calling UNICO National at (973) meeting of the Scotch Plains- worked toward building a “toolkit” of Joseph is a member of the SPFHS day, November 16, at 9 a.m. mail [email protected]. 808-0035 or on the UNICO Na­ Fanwood Alumni Association on strategies to help successfully dream, Marching Band, where he plays the tional website at www.unico.org. Tuesday,November 16,at7:30p.m. create and implement plans that will trumpet. He is also active in local Boy The deadline for submission of com- at SPFH S, Room 101. change how they view their role as Scout Troop 111 in Scotch Plains. Tutoring / Coaching Individual or for Teens & Adults Small Group Writing: papers, speeches Speaking/Communication Skills Interviewing Skills Selecting a Career Designing Your Life Gail Cassidy, M.A. (N.J Certification) 908 654-5216 http://wvzw.coachability.com

HAPPY HATTERS.. .Wesley Hall Nursery School students participated in a trick or KENT*P LACE ♦SCHOOL treat adventure. In preparation for the event, they received a derby that was decorated at home with a family member. Next, on their designated day and time, they donned their derbies and traveled to different decorated stations in the school to receive Halloween treats. Tours of the school, which is housed in the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, are currently offered before February's registration for the Check out our 18-month CD 2005-2006 school year. To schedule an appointment, please call (908) 233-9570. Wesley Hall Nursery School % 1 East Broad St., Westfield (908) 233 - 9570 .75APY* Morning & Afternoon Sessions for Ages 2W to 4+. Team Teaching by Experienced Teachers. Hurry- -- .-Spacious Indoor & OutdourrtaV1'^ ♦ , 1 T *. M \\ m m v /1il\ , Luncn at Enrichment Classes Available.

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Oh Mary, con- Fanwood, New Jersey. tjiisry Tq the requirements of Sections: Any interested party may appear at Payment is to be made in cash or certi­ 17.05A of the Land Use Ordinance. Ap­ T reiv ed w ithPut sin. pray for us w ho said hearing and participate therein in fied check. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE proved with conditions. i have recourse to thee. Holy Mother. accordance with the rules of the Fanwood The right is reserved by the Mayor and I I place this cause in your hands Planning Board. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Jeff A Carmel Stirrat, 740 Oak Av­ Council to reject any or all bids and waive FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL Applicant: enue, seeking permission to erect an ad­ (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve any informalities if deemed to be in the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD Brian and Marilyn Taylor interest of the Borough to do so. dition contrary to the requirements of Sec­ all problem s, light all roads so that 5 Deborah Way Eleanor McGovern In compliance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, the land use ordinances tions: 11 09E6 & 12.04F1of the Land Use 1 can attain my goal. You who gave Ordinance. Approved with conditions. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Borough Clerk of the Borough of Fanwood, and the rules and regulations of the Borough’s Planning me the divine gift to forgive and Attorney for Applicants: 1 T - 11/11/04 & Board, NOTICE is hereby given that the Fanwood Planning Board will conduct a PUBLIC Giovanni & Eileen DIFablo, 117 forget all evil against me and that 1 T - 11/11/04, The Times Fee: $35.70 11/18/04, The Times______Fee: $83.64 HEARING as follows: Landsdowne Avenue, seeking permis­ in all instances in my life you are 1. Applicant. Churchill Asset Management, LLC sion to erect a detached 2-car garage w ith tnc. I w ant in this short prayer PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (William A. Lyons, Manager) contrary to the requirements of Sections: 13.02A, 13.01.1.1 & 13.01B of the Land to thank you for the things as you SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior 2. Property: 106 Woodruff Place Use Ordinance. Approved with condi­ confirm once again that 1 never CHANCERY DIVISION Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com­ (Comer of Estelle Lane and Woodruff Place) tions. UNION COUNTY plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 want to be separated from you in DOCKET NO. F-19196-03 in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac­ Block 20, Lot 23 Brian & Christine Tilyou, 907 Moun­ eternal glory. Thank you for your FILE NO. 7571-03 tice and Procedure. tain View Circle, seeking permission to mercy towards me and mine. The 3. Zone. R-75 erect an addition contrary to the require­ NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT You are further advised that if you are person must say this prayer three unable to obtain an attorney you may 4. Date of Hearing: November 23, 2004 ments of Sections: 11.06E6, 13.01 G 1a, & (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: communicate with the Lawyer Referral 13.0111 of the Land Usa Ordinance. Ap­ consecutive days. A fter three days, 5. Time of Hearing. Service of the County of Venue and that if 7:30 P.M. proved with conditions. the request will be granted. This FRANCINE TAYLOR, HER Lori A. Boyd, Secretary HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER­ you cannot afford an attorney, you may 6. Place of Hearing: Lower Level Meeting Room prayer must be published after the communicate with the Legal Services Of­ Borough Hall Board of Adjustment SONAL REPRESENTATIVES 1 T - 11 /11 /04, The Leader Fee. $58 14 favor is granted. T.P. AND THEIR OR ANY OF fice of the County of Venue. The tele­ 75 North Martine Avenue THEIR SUCCESSORS IN phone number of such agencies are as Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 follows: Lawyer Referral Service 609-585- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER­ 7. Application: 6200 - Legal Services Office 609-695- To subdivide property at 106 Woodruff Place, EST; JANET HARDEN, HER Fanwood. New Jersey, and convert one sinafe- HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER­ 6249. THE ACTION has been instituted for the family residential lot into two single-family resi- IT IS FAR EASIER FOR YOUR SONAL REPRESENTATIVES aemiai lots. AND THEIR OR ANY OF purpose of foreclosing the following tax THEIR SUCCESSORS IN sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate 9. Bulk Variance: Chapter 17 City Code 01-00135, recorded on 5/14/2003, made FAMILY IF YOU PLAN AHEAD RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER­ Ordinance by SALLY ANN DIRINI, Collector of Taxes Category Required Proposed EST; JOHN TAYLOR, HIS Sec: 104-110E2 Lot Width 75 feet 72.96 feet HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER­ of CITY OF RAHWAY, and State of New SCiCCsicCe Cemetery SONAL REPRESENTATIVES Jersey to CITY OF RAHWAY and subse­ An Application dated September 15, 2004 was tiled by the Applicant. AND THEIR OR ANY OF quently assigned to plaintiff, JEFFREY Variances, waivers, or exceptions may be sought for certain site plan details that are Scotch TCains THEIR SUCCESSORS IN WHITTMANN, his heirs, representatives set forth on the Application and such other site plan details or relief as may be appropriate. RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER­ and assigns, all right, title, interest, prop­ A copy of the Application and documents pertaining thereto are available for public EST; HAROLD TAYLOR, HIS erty and estate. This covers real estate inspection during normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from the Secretary ot the Planning Visit Our New Cremorial Gardens HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER­ located in CITY OF RAHWAY, County of Board at the Administration Office of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine SONAL REPRESENTATIVES UNION, and State of New Jersey, known Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. An Area Featuring Bronze Cremorial Niches, AND THEIR OR ANY OF as LOT 8 BLOCK 306 as shown on the Tax any person that might require special needs should be in contact with the Planning Board Cremorial Benches, and In-Ground Burial THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate office during normal business hours so that their needs may be addressed (visually or RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER­ of CITY OF RAHWAY, and concerns pre­ hearing impaired, wheelchair bound, etc.) EST; FRANK TAYLOR, HIS mises commonly known as 226 ADAMS LEIB, KRAUS, GRISPIN & ROTH STREET, CITY OF RAHWAY, New Jer­ Attorneys for Applicant 908.756.1729 HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER­ Non-Profit, Non-Sectarian SONAL REPRESENTATIVES sey. Robert H. Kraus HWVm.hill&ideieiiieiery.cum AND THEIR OR ANY OF YOU, FRANCINE TAYLOR. HER 1 T - 11/11/04, The Times. ______■ ;...■ Fee: S?9.5£ THEIR SUCCESSORS IN HEIRS. 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Doyle, Manager ALS, are defendants, pending in the Su­ are made party defendants to the above 218 North Avenue perior Court of New Jersey, Chancery foreclosure action because you are the New Jersey License Number 2325 Division, UNION County and bearing owners of a property which is the subject 276-0255 Docket No. F-19196-03 within thirty-five of the above entitled action. Charles V. Dooley (35) days after November 11.2004 exclu­ DATED: November 3, 2004 sive of such date. If you fail to answer or Donald F. Phelan, Manager appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6. Clerk of the Superior Court Judgment by Default may be rendered of New Jersey NJ License # 3703 against you for relief demanded in the CASALE & PELLEGRINO. L.L.C. Complaint, Amendment to Complaint, and 1 Gatehall Drive Second Amendment to Complaint. You Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 908-233-0143 908-276-0092 shall file your Answer and Proof of Service 1 T - 1 1/11/04, The Leader Fee: $132.60 Longenbach Will Demonstrate Drawing Techniques, Concepts SCOTCH PIAINS - The Scotch He taught art in Cranford Public Plains and Fanwood Arts Association Schools from 1949 to 1988 and con­ will present a demonstration by Bur­ tinued his studies at various work­ ton Longenbach following their 7:30 shops. He was elected officer and p.m. business meeting at Fanwood INTO A MYSTICAL I.AND...TW children from the c * l of the Kdhnn Intrnnc Community House on North Avenue dtatt School fall production. Tht lion, ihr M uch and Ihr Wardrobe, pictured. Wt tu on Wednesday. November 17. right, include: Jrvdcu Harris, Jennifer I Hired, Znch I'onnuih and Kapiteal Glazov. The artist will present a multi-fac­ eted demonstration focused on good Play Based on C.S. Lewis drawing practices and procedures in which drawing is viewed as both an .SERIOUS RESEARCH.-Westfield High School graduate Julie Phelan, right, art form and as the essential element works with Lafayette College Dana Professor of Psuhology Susan Badow on various research projects. Classic to Be Staged at EIS of all representational painting and sculpture. WESTEIEIJ) - Edison Interme­ culminates in a battle for Narnia. Mr. Longenbach will demonstrate Art and Psychology Explored diate School (EIS) in Westfield will Tickets for the November 12 and drawing concepts used by artists for “Early Snow," watercolor, 21x29 by stage The Lion, the W ith unit the 13 performances are reserved and Burt lamgenbach. centuries in the Western World and Wantrobe, a play based on the classic cost $5 in advance or $7 at the door. illustrate good drawing practices that At Lafayette by Julie Phelan book by C.S. Lew is, on Friday. No­ On Thursday. November 11, a board mertiber of the New Jersey can he learned or acquired develop- vember 12, and Saturday. November special afternoon dress rehearsal Watercolor Society, the New Jersey WESTEIEIJ) - Last spring, Julie Lafayette, 1 was mostly a representa­ mentally for the improvement of an 13, at 7:30 p.m. performance will be held at 4 p.m. Chapter of the American Artist Pro­ Phelan, a senior al Lafayette College tion painter," said Julie. "Through my individual’s ability to draw what they The play tells the story of four for elementary school children who fessional League, the Westfield Art in Easton. Pa. and a Westfield resident, immersion in both the art history and see. children who find a wardrobe that are accompanied by a parent or Association and is a member of sev­ conducted EXCEL student-faculty re­ studio art courses, as w ell as my stu d ­ A distinguished local artist and leads them to the magical land of guardian. Tickets for the November eral watercolor societies. search on how students' evaluations o f ies in psychology. I became increas­ landscape painter with a Bachelor Narnia, where they meet fawns, talk­ 11 show are $2 each and will be sold Mr. Longenbach is the recipient of professors are influenced by the gen­ ingly intrigued by abstract and non- ing creatures and a lion, who leads at the door. of Science degree in Art Education numerous awards and recommenda­ der of the professor and the student. represcntational art. In particular, from K ut/tow n State University. Mr, them against the "Evil While Witch." For more information, please call tions. including the New Jersey Wa­ This year. Julie, a double-major in through my painting this summer, tny Longenbach also holds a Master's who harshly rules Narnia. The play (908) 789-4489. tercolor Society's 2000 Silver Medal psychology and art, is investigating top­ discussions with Professor Kerns, and Degree in Fine Arts Education from o f Honor. ics in both of her majors in research for readings on the subject. I started to Columbia University in New York For more information, please call two yearlong independent honors re­ explore the influence of systems in Debarry, Pastel Expert, to Host City. Thomas Yeager at (908) 322-5438. search projects. painting." “For my psychology thesis. I'm in­ Julie explained that language is com­ POPCORN vestigating mental illness stigma." said posed of smaller components - pho­ Demonstration on November 14 Julie, whose work is guided by Susan nemes - that combine to form meaning Basow. Dana Professor of Psychology. according to its rules or system. WESTEIEIJ) - Christina Debarry, workshops. : Hip, Hop for Ray “I'm looking at factors that may con­ “I plan to explore systemic painting pastel expert, will offer a demonstra­ Debarry has served as President On« Popcorn. Poor • Two Popcorm, Fair • Thraa Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns. Excalwnt, tribute to social intolerance of mental and how the underlying system of paint­ tion of her techniques at the Westfield Emeritus of the Pastel Society of Ameri­ illness." she said. ing informs (he use of line and color to Art Association's (WAA) first meeting can, Vice President of the Allied Artists By MIC HAEL S. GUI DBEKt.ER w e've learned to watch life not through Julie noted that individuals who par­ create a meaningful composition." she ,i eon o n u s of America, She has been a member of tricked eyes. But rather, we view the ticipate in her research read a series of said. “In addition, I plan to investigate the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, A good biopic tells us as much about human comedy with the hardnosed ex­ vignettes describing characters with ei­ the importance of interrelationships Pen and Brush and the Salmagundi the times the subject lived in as it does perience of someone who has passion­ ther depression, dependence on alco­ among symbols and between the sym­ Club. American Artists Professional about the personality in question. The ately honed the survival instinct into an hol or "ordinary" problems. bol and the system and how this influ­ League and an Audubon Artist. celluloid oozes with period, place and art form, equaled in its determination Next, the participants completed a ences the painting as a whole." A pastel painting teacher, Debarry temperament. On this count. Ray, about only by his music. Generally splendid series of questionnaires that determined Julie noted that both research offers workshops and demonstrations. the legendary , is a dear supporting performances further buoy their tolerance for the character, the projects are giving her the opportunity She has traveled to China to give dem­ winner. his interpretation. extent to which they perceived the char­ to become better acquainted with con­ onstrations as a guest of the Chinese acter to be dangerous, and whether they Furthermore, a good biopic features The award-worthy art direction is a ducting independent research and to government and has also presented her believed the character had a mental a lead actor who not only mimics to a close second to the thespic effort in begin to pursue her own research in­ work in Canada. Bermuda, France and illness. terests. tee the protagonist, but also opens an helping relate the tale. It's a grand meld­ “Journey's End" bv ( hristina Debarrv, Mexico, and throughout the United "I measured several participant vari­ “She is a leader in the honors group." States. enlightening window to his or her mo­ ing of good old-fashioned set construc­ 6" x 4". ables, including social dominance ori­ said Professor Kerns. “She's very well tivation and character. On this count, tion, snazzy costume design and high- Europastel exhibitions in Italy. Rus­ entation, adherence to traditional gen­ read and incredibly devoted." of the 2004 season on Sunday. Novem­ sia, China, France and Taiwan have Jamie Foxx’s stunning portrayal never tech computer razzmatazz. For car col­ der roles, empathy, and familiarity with “I really enjoy painting," said Julie.- ber 14. from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Commu­ confirmed the fact that Debarry is a fails to amaze and satisfy. lectors, the antique autos alone, used to mental illness.” said Julie. "It is really important to me that 1 nity Room of the Westfield Municipal Bui here's the “but." In order for a both indicate era and inform how well remarkable pastel artist. “Not only am I impressed in seeing continue to creatively express myself Building at 425 East Broad Street. The artist's works can be found in the band is doing monetarily, are prac­ biopic to be truly great, not only must it how participant gender, character gen­ through painting. I'm excited about The meeting is free and open to the tically worth the price of admission. several well-known publications, in­ do all o ff the above, but it must also be der. and type of illness affect social every aspect of my thesis - reading public. The room is wheelchair acces­ cluding Pastel Highlights II, reprinted conceived with a style and energy of Then there's the wonderful music tolerance. I am also exploring which of books and essays on abstract art theory, sible. from magazine, American Artist Basic such high note that it suggests the film­ itself, punctuating the drama, keeping the other dependent variables, such as discussing my ideas and my paintings A lifelong passion for painting, gar­ Landscaping, The Artists Magazine, maker himself may one day be an apt things afloat with a hit parade of memo­ perceived dangerousness or adherence with my professors and peers, and most dening and travel has piqued Debarry's USA Showcase. Pastel Artist Interna­ subject for biographical treatment. rable favorites. Problem is, doing the to traditional gender roles, may predict importantly, spending time in front of interest in painting floral still life and tional, Floral Inspirations, Rockport On this count, whether up to the traditional thing to a fault, Hackford a participant's tolerance for mental ill­ the canvas." landscapes. Publishing, Best of Floral Painting, challenge or not, director Taylor would have us believe that for every ness." Julie said that both of her mentors. "As a painter. I react to the ever- North Light Books, and the illustra­ Hackford demurs. So. while we come heartbreaking thing that happened to Ms. Basow stated. "In addition to her Ms. Basow and Professor Kerns, have shifting flow of light that touches my tion of the cover of the “Great Ameri- Charles, from failing to save his drown­ work with me on my research, Julie has proven to be caring and highly quali­ subject matter," she said. away thoroughly entertained, informed ing little brother to being busted for developed a complete research project fied. “The luscious colors change with n surprised at how quickly the on her own as an honors '(betas." “Dr. Basow is interested in my re ­ every new hour, day and season. I like Viurs and 32 minutes flew by, Ave heroin use, a,sad song was inspired. 3 M M L 9 P * b Likewise, an upbeat tune accompa­ “Rather than examining one or two search, my studies and my future. She to explore the varied shapes, values of Medal Award in Pastel, Allied Artists of don’t exeunt wowed. nies each bit of good news, from meet­ factors, as most undergraduate hon­ has been and continues to be invaluable color, textures and structures of the America at the National Arts Club, the The irony is that Charles, the multi­ ors students do, Julie decided to ex­ as an advisor as she aids me with my flowers before me and apply the same Gold Medal Art Spirit Foundation Pas­ faceted musical pioneer who carved ing and marrying the long-suffering amine several at once," continued thesis and in the graduate school pro­ sense of wonder to the spacious vistas himself an esteem ed place in R & B, Della Bea Robinson (Kerry Washing­ tel Award, the H.K. Holbein Award, Ms. Basow. "Rather than examining cess," she said. of my landscapes," she stated. Pastel Society of America, and the country western and rock, never took ton) to signing with the ever-supportive one or two factors, as most under­ Julie added that she is "very lucky" Debarry1 studied art at the Newark Audubon Artists, New York City Dis­ the easy way. As if being born black and Ahmet Ertegun (Curtis Armstrong) and graduate honors students do, Julie to be working with Mr. Kerns. School of Fine Arts, New York Univer­ tinguished Merit Award. poor and then becoming blind at age (Richard Schiff) at Atlan­ decided to examine several at once. I “He takes an active interest in my sity, where she received her Bachelor Highly regarded in the world o f pas­ seven weren't challenge enough, the tic Records. have no doubt that she will do an paintings and challenges me to do my of Arts degree in Fine Art and was an art tel artists, she has received three best in It's a comforting notion, that there's an emerging musician then chose to fash­ outstanding job.” best work. Plus, 1 really enjoy talking education student. show awards, several awards of excel­ observable connection between life and ion a career completely on his own Julie is exploring the similarities with him both about paintings and in She also pursued her studies at the lence and many first place honors. terms, more often than not going against creative endeavor. Fact is, try as some betw een w ritten and spoken language general. Art Students' League of New York and For more information, please call the established grain. W e're all the bet­ scholars have to lasso the gift, there is no and artistic expression in research A graduate of Westfield High School, in numerous private studio classes and Tobia Meyers at (908) 687-2945. ter for it, too. scientific key to creativity. Good thing, for her art thesis, guided Ed Kerns, Julie has been a teacher's assistant and Unfortunately, Hackford prefers it loo. Otherwise a few big corporations Eugene Clapp, Second Professor of psychology lab assistant for Ms. Basow uncomplicated, opting for the tried and would probably comer all the good ideas Art. and was on the executive board of the true rather than the risky, abstract and and charge us dear for their use. “During high school, as well as the arts society. She also participates in Playwrights Contest Slated experimental. Which brings us to an­ Nope, art remains a mystery. But, beginning of my time here at club field hockey. other notion about conventional biopics. knowing that, the unwritten rale is you By County Theater Project Loose ends are avoided. There is a have to give it the old college try anyway. The King and I Will Make fondness for showing how poetic jus­ You're still artistically obligated to con­ CRANFORD - The Theater Project, contest, however the workshops are offered tice has an influence in almost all hu­ jecture what motivates a talent, ft has to Union County College's (UCC) profes­ to encourage more young people to partici­ man affairs. Ray is no exception. be something belter than an opposite Royal Appearance at Deerfield sional theater company, has reported its pate. It's evidenced in how his songs are and equal reaction for each action. MOUNTAINSIDE — Deerfield Third Annual Young Playwrights Com ­ The Theater Project's programs are woven throughout the movie. Such is Granted, Hackford does offer a fairly Kinney, Jackie Wells, Diane Jlelaty, School in Mountainside will present petition, "New Artists Showcase.” made possible by grants from the New the film's chosen structure. Exhilarat- well realized, recurring psychological Amelia Christoffers, David Perasso, the Rodgers and Hammerstein mu­ The contest was made possible by a Jersey State Council on the Apts, the theme to explain not only Charles’s out­ Michael McGee, Dylan ingly reminded of the entertainer's star sical The King and I on Friday and donation from Linden screenwriter and Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. UCC look on life, but also his dmg use. shrewd Cunningham and Tim Black. studded body of work, one great song Saturday evenings, November 19 and novelist Bill Mesce. Jr. o f The Advocate Foundation, and by the generosity of J. business sense and perhapseven his blind­ The children's chorus (grades three after the next, practically each hit is 20, at 7 p.m. in the Deerfield School and Bantam Books, Edward Cecala and Marion Curka. to five): Matthew Haggar, Andrew provided as confirm ation o f his revolu­ ness. ft makes for superb watching. Still, gym/auditorium. The contest is open to students in The guidelines are as follows: origi­ Barreto, Kevin Connolly, Tremeame tionary musical insight. It gets a mite we suspect Ray never does unchain the There will be a special open dress Union County enrolled in grades nine nal work only, no adaptations; work Hotz, Viana Cardiellos, Isabelle mechanical. big secrets at the heart of its story. rehearsal, which is free of charge for to 12. Scripts at any stage of completion that has been previously produced or Perrin, Jessica Longo, Megan Fedey, Further gilding the metaphoric lily, ** ** ** ** ** senior citizens on Thursday evening, are eligible. The deadline for submis­ work-shopped will not be accepted. Francesca Najdien, Nicole perhaps it’s a lad too romantic to suggest November 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. sions is January 3 1,2005. There is a $5 In addition, all submissions must be at Ray. rated PG-13, is a Universal Locorriere, Jessica Leonardis, Sara that Charles' rare genius was in some part The King and /, which Deerfield entry fee. least 10, but no more than 30 pages in length Pictures release directed by Taylor Dickert, Marissa Haggar, Jenna a function of his heightened awareness. School is presenting is an adaptation First, second and third prizewinners (excerpts of longer work are acceptable). Hackford and stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Barbera, Craig Thomas and Breanne will receive $600, $400 and $20 U.S. Scripts must be typed in play formal. Only All the same, it works like gangbusters. Washington and Sharon Warren. Run­ for pre-high school students, and is Black. Savings Bonds. The winning scripts will one entry per author is permitted. There’s a sublime flashback scene when ning time: 152 minutes. fully staged and choreographed with Jeannette Ferrell Maraffi, music live music. be honored with script-in-hand perfor­ All entrants must be Union County the suddenly blind youngster, purposely specialist at Deerfield School, is the Students in grades six through mances during AT&T Family Week at the residents attending secondary school unaided by a sharecropping single Mnm -,;?1 director and musical director of this N J P A C Events to f eature eight perform the lead adult rolesln theater in Marcn ot 2()US, w hen profes­ Entries must be postmarked by January (Sharon Warren) bent on her child fend­ show. This is her 10th show at the show, and students in grades three sional theatres in New Jersey offer free 31. 2005. All entries must include a ing for himself, tracks a bug walking Local Young Musicians Deerfield School. to five perform the children’s roles. Molly McCloskey Barber of programming for young people. The self-addressed, stamped envelope, a 50- across the floor. We are practically over­ AREA — The New Jersey Per­ Some fifth graders are in the chorus Westfield is assistant director of the bonds w ill be presented at dial time. word biography of the author, includ­ whelmed when he faces upward and says, forming Arts Center (NJPAC), To facilitate entry into the competi­ as well as in the great pantomime show and has choreographed several ing contact information, and the $5 “I hear you too. Momma." New Jersey Music Educators As- j tion, play writing workshops will be of­ entrance fee. Check or money order scene of ‘The Small House of Uncle scenes with the cast. Maraffi and From this watershed, his discoveries sociation and the International As­ Thomas.” fered in early January by award-win­ may be payable to The Theater Project. grow. He's already shown an aptitude for Barber have collaborated before on sociation for Education - j Eighth graders Kristen Morgan ning playwright Jewel Seehaus-Fisher. Checks should be mailed to The The­ musicals at Deerfield, including the piano, learned at the knee of an old New Jersey Chapter will present and Samantha Steinberg are double whose Wilde Night in the Rockies was ater Project, Union County College, 1033 Oliver, The Sound of Music, Guvs tinier. Now he has the gumption. He'll be instrumental and vocal music per­ cast in the role of Anna for the produced by The Theater Prefect in2003. Springfield Avenue. Cranford 07016. and Dolls, and Bamum. They also able to wend his w ay though the world. formed by local young musicians Deerfield production of The King It is not necessary lor a participant to For more information, please call directed Big River at Edison Inter- Fanciful? Maybe. But the fact on Friday and Sunday, November and I. Both girlsei were leads in last attend a workshop in order to enter the Seehaus-Fisher at (732) 572-7340. h medialg School in West field amf-the ■Hands. Whether i t 's attached tp what - U W 4 4 ,— , '' i ...... -4 year's Into the Woods production at Bicentennial Shnu, for d>e flax fit nay so t be o b m , M m a m Trumpet player Christopher i j tne senoot. Westfield. Velderman of Westfield, a stu­ Maplewood Arts Center dramatic mechanisms, we're left with Gabriel Rodrigues, who played the All tickets are $5 for Friday and no doubt. Charles ultimately devel­ dent at Westfield High School,; role of the baker in Into the Woods is wifi perform in the All-State Jazz Saturday evenings. Performances be­ oped a musical vision uniquely his King. Michelle Burdi as Tuptim and gin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be I s Band. own Dylan Turner as Lun Tha are the available lor purchase. To Host Crafts Show, Sale Other young musicians will in­ Foxx does a great thing in etching Burmese lovers; Erica Hochman is For more information, please call AREA — 1978. Maplewood's com­ Local artist Wayne Sullivan will show clude Freddi Mack of his character. If writer James L. Lady Thiang: and David Boyce is (908) 232-8828, extension no. 324. munity center for the visual arts, will small sculpture and functional pieces, Mountainside, a student at Gover­ White’s biography is accurate, Kralahome. host the Holiday Fine Crafts Show & and Aiuma Ogan will have hats and nor Li vingston High School, as well Charles was a musician first, but with Other lead players include Sale for the third year on Saturday and jewelry. Susan Brauner has a variety of as Westfield High School students Danielle Fine, Elizabeth Hennings, Sunday. November 13 and 14, from 11 an astute businessman sharing his Phil Anton, Allison Siko, Alyson handmade quilts and pillows, and Jasmine Chan, Eric Whyte, Alex * Susan Dougherty reviews a m, to 5 p.m., at 1978 Springfield Av­ Cassandra George returns with hand­ wardrobe. Hence his decisions, even Tieman and Nicholas Williams. about love relationships, are calcu­ Bregman, Zachary Kahn, Patrick HonkJ by the Rainbow Experi­ enue at the comer of Broadview. worked dolls and totems. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Eichner, Tom Black. Laura Pisano, lated and unsentimental. And that's ence; The show will feature a wide variety New to the show this year is Nancy School students Matthew Erica Gennaro. Lauren Trimarco. just how Foxx plays him...practical • Brad Ttnfow offers his cri- of fine crafts, and a portion of the pro­ Tobin, who works with quilts. Black­ Capodicasa, Eddie Han, Stephen Rebecca Win, Christina Capriglione, with a vengeance. ceeds will be used to benefit program­ berry Goddess Botanical* with hand­ Carroll and Abraham Hiatt, all of and Ciana Martinez. Chorus and ming at the center. made natural soaps and lotions, and Sure enough, when the wealthy and Scotch Plains, and Samuel Slaugh dancers include Colleen Tedesco, Reluming this year are Thea Clark Platypus Pottery, established star fires an old cohort, the of Fanwood, will also perform in EllisaGoldberg, Jesse Kline. Caitlyn with fine metal, gemstones and enamel Admission is free, and the artists will idealist in us can't help but think it cold. concert. Williams, Lynn Bager. Scotland jewelry. Ashley Lannigan with silver be on hand to talk about their work. However, by this point in the doings For ticket information, please Preston, Stephanie Scofield, Lauren jewelry, and Rose Flanagan, with hand For more information on 1978, please we're somewhat inured to the singer’s call (888) GO-NJPAC or visit Wagner. Austin Worst, Lillian bags and beaded jewelry. call the center at (973) 763-6052. pragmatic focus. Courtesy of Foxx, www.njpac.org Barreto, Alexandria Korba, Cassie A Watchwo Communications, Inc. PUhjcation aUtrJHMtfirlb' 1 The Scotch Plains - Kan wood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2004 Page 23 \rt$ Z Zntzrtfrin Peers to Remember WYACT Director Weingarten of WF »r MARYLOU MORANO yn ,*r h a tar n* *WfcU t~ J n i * l l b rmm aisle of the North Plainfield High Seeks Support School library, as well as donating sev­ The memory of Mary Lou Wrnginen, eral hundred dollars worth of pottery- From Community a past president ofthe IVitren, Guild ofNcw related books to the library. Each book Jersey, will be honored will have a frontis­ Bjr MICHELLE HELEN U FOIDEVIN by the organization of yPrtutn for The WtmMd Lewdrr and Tic Im m piece bookplate which she was such a containing com­ Get Outta WESTFIELD - After 14 years of vital pan, in one of the memorative infor­ providing a free summer youth theatre she loved best, ^ mation. program, presenting Broadway-caliber 5 IPlainlkki High The House In addition. excellence to the Westfield community School. »r CAROL F. DAVIS Weingarten* hus­ I Vrtnm tar Thr Vnitielt Umkt md IW Tmm and beyond, the Westfield Young Art­ Weingarten,aresi- band, Michael ists' Cooperative Theatre, Inc. dent o f Westfield, There will be a free discussion Weingarten, is do­ died at home in Au­ and slide presentation at Lib­ (WYACT) finds itself poised at a cross­ nating a piece of roads. gust of ovarian can­ erty State Park's Interpretive het pottery to the cer at the age of 55. Center on Saturday, November “We are reaching out to the Westfield high school. A She graduated 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. Historic community, to people who believe in large vase created Hunter College in j Preservation Consultant what we do, to help us re-form our by Weingarten will New York with a do­ Kathleen Galop will focus on organizational structure and Board of Ik placed on per­ p e in an, and held a i the work of legendary landscape Directors, so we can expand the ser­ and unhealthy a manent display. Masters in Business ! designer, Fredrick Law Olmsted, vices we have offered for the past 14 special screening ______„, _ .^ ,T The Guild plans Administration degree i For more inform ation, please call years," said Cynthia Meryl, Artistic concerned individuals and town officials learned more about how to improve our to establish for a from Pace University, (201) 792-3767. Refreshments Director and WYACT Founder. nation a eating habits. scholarship in Mary also in New Yotk. will be served. “It is very expensive to keep u[ Marylou Weingarten Lou’s memory, ac- After working for quality,”'shetoid The WestfieldLea< cording to Nanis Zarbock. Marketing five years as a financial planner for I Elector for rhe Potters Guild. O n Wednesday, November 17, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Spurlock Urges Health CBS. she left the corporate world in at 2 p.m., Karl Heinzc, author of on Friday. “We need a full-time staff to “Mary lo u was one of those people the late 1980s to begin teaching in the who helps make an organization func­ Baltic Sagas." will tell o f Vi­ handle certain administrative opera­ North Plainfield school system. kings, knights, wars, esars, em ­ tions that in the past have been run by tion. She was always willing to give her Weingarten eventually became an art time and energy for the needs o f the presses, rockets and communism volunteers. This would include a per­ Awareness at Rialto teacher at the high school. group.” said Judith Musicant of at the Cranford Community Cen­ son in charge qfdevelopment to gener­ She had been a member o f the Pot­ Mountainside, Treasurer of the Guild. ter. This lecture and PowerPoint ate fundraisers, to organize events such By MARYLOU MORANO ters Guild for 10 years, and had served Speuillr Written fot The Westfield i cadet and The Timet to support their children in a hunger According to Musicant. in addition to presentation will increase your as a gala, and to develop new pro­ strike. as its immediate past president. In ad­ serving as president of the Guild last year, knowledgeofBaltic heritage, pro­ grams." WESTFIELD — Award -winning "Nothing will upset parents more dition to potters-, Weingarten also en­ Weingarten continually volunteered to vided you had any before. Visit writer, director and producer, Morgan joyed printmaking and quilting. “Statistics prove to be true that kids than knowing their children arc not take on the many tasks required to un­ http://balticsagas.net/ or call Spurlock literally put his life on the line In memory of Weingarten, T he Pot­ who are involved in the arts do better eating at lunch,” he said, adding that dertake a successful an show. (908) 709-7272 for information in school and in life,” she said. to explore the dangers of a fast food ters Guild of New Jersey "ill be mount­ about this free event. parents do have the ability to change The Ratters Guild of New Jersey Ls “We have been able to provide in diet, and now he is spreading his haz­ ing a commemorative plaque in the art holding their annual show and sale this ******* the system. the summer a free program open to all ardous message in his first feature length weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Novem­ Spurlock interjects Super Size M e On Saturday, November 13, at kids - all over the state. And, all of the film, Super Size Me. ber 13 and 14, at the Community Pres­ with comments from doctors, nutri­ 8 p.m., the Oratorio Society of time we’ve been based in Westfield. A special screening o f the documen­ byterian Church in Mountainside from tionists, and business people in the New Jersey will perform three mag­ We are very proud of that. We are tary movie for interested members of II a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to nificent Glorias, by Vivaldi, food industry. MacDonald’s refused to representing Westfield in what we are the Westfield community was held on 5 p.m. on Sunday. Poulenc and Rutter at the Union provide opposing viewpoint, however doing for youth all over the state of theeveningofNovember8at the Rialto Although Weingarten will not be Congregational Church, 176 Coo­ the)' did stop offering “super size” meals there, the memory of her many contri­ New Jersey.” Theatre. per Avenue, in Upper Montclair. “The young people are offered a before Super Size Me was released. butions to the organization will be felt Tickets for the event are $12 to A winner of numerous awards, in­ professional experience in professional A graduate of New York University's by all present. $15. For information, please call cluding Best Director at the Sundance venues with professionals from all Tisch School of the Arts, Spurlock’s "She is missed by all o f us who were : (973) 744-0330. Film Festival, Super Size M e is a well- fortunate enough to know her,” said walks o f the theater community,” she production career includes commer­ ******* researched, well-documented study of Musicant. said. cials, music videos and television shows, one man’s purposeful descent into Through Sunday, November “WYACT has made a tremendous He has worked for MTV', ESPN, NBC, malnutrition and ill-health. 28, Metuchen’s Forum Theatre difference in the lives o f its partici­ FOX, TNT networks, among others. The idea for the film came upon Company will present Aladdin pants: instilling courage, commitment, He is also the founder of The Con, the T his Spurlock on Thanksgiving Day of2004 - Robert Baird for The Westfield Leader and The Time* WESTFIELD and the Topsy Turvy Genie. a positive sense of direction, and help­ New York-based production company adaptation of a story from A ra­ when a story about two teenagers who IN CHARACTER...ioc Head portrays ARTISTS MARKET ing many young people get into col­ that also produced Super Size Me. The Cat and Michael Swain plays Ugly bian Knights is a whimsical de­ were suing MacDonalds for obesity lege. I get letters telling me that with­ The movie has been screened all over in Honk!, a production staged by The parture from the original, com­ out our training, they would have never and other health problems came on the Rainbow Experience, a theater ministry W65TFI6LD plete with a princess, an oppres­ the world. had the opportunity to learn their skills, news. Spurlock shared his idea with his of First Congregational Church in sive queen, pirates, a prince, and “It has impacted the lives of thou­ A K M O R v Y and not just performance skills. For Director of Photography Scott Westfield and the United Church of an unconventional genie. Tickets sands of people,” said Spurlock. Christ Plainfield. The show will be per­ our productions to be successful, we Ambrozy and the team shortly went are $12.50, and are available by For more information about formed on Saturday nights and Sunday emphasize cooperation, taking re­ into production. calling the box office at (732) Spurlock or Super Size Me, please log afternoons on November 13,14,20 and sponsibility, and discipline," Meryl Spurlock’s role in the film at first 21. For more information, please call 548-0582. This play is suitable on to www.supersizemc.com. for children older than two years noted. appears to be deceptively easy: all he Jessica Bela at (908) 754-4837. o f age. Many o f the actors who have expe­ had to do was eat MacDonald’s food ******* rienced WYACT framing are cur­ three times a day for 30 days, and rently successful in college and work­ agree, to “super size" hisorderanytim e Second Saturdays is calling ing on Broadway, the National The­ upon talented performance art- j it was offered by a MacDonald’s em­ atre in London and The Old Globe ists to brave the crowds on Satur­ ployees. in San Diego, Calif., to name a few. day, November 13, in Fellowship However, as Spurlock’s month of eat­ Geraldine Farro, Principal of Hall at The Unitarian Church in ing fast food progressed, he was beset by YEA Hillcrest Academy in Scotch Plains, * Summit at 8 p.m. From musi­ increases in blood pressure and choles­ where WYACT offers a dance pro­ cians and poets to jugglers and terol, as well as headaches, depression, gram, has reported that those students comedians, all are welcome to get lethargy and difficulty breathing. He count the WYACT class among the that round of applause they so also gained over 20 pounds. facility’s most anticipated and fruitful NOVEMBER deserve. The church is located at In a question and answer session 4 Waldron Avenue, on the corner offerings. following the film’s screening, Spurlock of Springfield Avenue. Sign up The New Jersey Performing Arts 12- 13-14 focused his concern o f poor eating begins at 7:30 p.m. Brave per­ Center (NJPAC) in Newark, one of formers get in free, while all o th­ the venues for the theater troupes sum­ habits on young people. The film 100 JURIED ARTISTS ers pay $4, which includes coffee mer production, has asked WYACT to equates Spurlock s symptoms with those and desserts. For more informa­ consider presenting a dramatic work of children today, including the obe­ tion, check out http:// in addition to the annual musical, sity level, which has of late reached the www.secondsaturdays.org/, email which is slated to be Guys and Dolls level of a national epidemic, and which [email protected] or call this coming summer. is implicated in other diseases. SPECIAL GUEST...Cabin Crafts Director, Judy Barker, captivated members (908) 928-0127. However, while Meryl said she would “One out of every three children of Westfield Presbyterian Women and their guests as she displayed crafts and like to present the second production - born in 2000 will have diabetes in their related stories about the artisans who create them in Appalachia. Pictured, left perhaps Brighton Beach Memoirs, lifetime," said Spurlock. to right, are: members of the Silver Snowflake team Ann Fontana and Margo Seaman, Judy Barker, and Silver Snowflake team member Liz Dwyer. Roosevelt School Plans proper funding is critical and, at this “I believe that every high school Fall Drama Production time, simply makes the request impos­ senior should be required to take a sible to fulfill. course called ‘Survival 10T in which WESTFIELD - Roosevelt Inter­ Silver Snowflake Gift Sale ' ) a » Meryl expressed her gratefulness to they learn to cook and shop for fruits at mediate School (RIS) in Westfield will Painting: Lifang Zhang Betsy Chance and the Westfield Foun­ the farmers market and to learn what present Charlie and the Chocolate Fac­ dation for their continual support of good food really is,” he continued. Scheduled This Saturday tory, based on Roald Dahl’s classic, on WYACT. T he troupe also receives aid Friday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m. and “We are leading our children by ex­ WESTFIELD - Cabin Crafts Fri 5-8:30pm from the New Jersey State Council on the crafts that will be new this year to Saturday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. ample,” he admonished. “If we eat out Direaor, Judy Barker, displayed crafts the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foun­ the Silver Snowflake Gift Sale. Sat 10-6:00pm Eighth grader Quinn Boyes as Willie three, four and five nights a week and and related stories about the artisans The event will also offer a wide dation, and several other foundations Sun 10-5:30pm Wonka leads the cast. He will be joined who create them in Appalachia, as assortment of domestic and interna­ and corporations. don’t exercise, we are teaching our chil­ by Brian Maehl as Charlie, Dylan dren how to be sick.” the Westfield Presbyterian Women tional toys, glassware and wooden “The formation of a fundraising prepared for their annual Silver Snow­ Hirtler as Augustus, Annie Re as Vio­ He especially expressed concern wi th gifts, as well as furniture and oriental board, including an auxiliary, that is flake Gift Sale this Saturday, Novem­ rugs. . let, Jane Cederroth as Veruca, Will the poor quality o f food served to chil­ Gretsky as Mike and a cast and crew of passionate about helping this Westfield ber 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The The church is located on the cor­ dren for lunch by schools. When asked over 60 sixth, seventh and eighth grade gem is of paramount importance,” j Presbyterian Church in Westfield. ner o f Easr Rroad Street and M'.,,., by a member o f tire d u Jia iu buw tu students. noted May]. Barker explained that giving the tain Avenue. The entrance to the The staff production ream includes “We receive countless accolades and effett change, Spurlock urged parents artisans a fair wage and a venue for Assembly Hall, where the sale will be drama/public speaking teacher Taryn appreciation for our productions and con­ : their work is part of an effort by the held, is at the rear o f the church,1 Glist as the play’s director, chorus tributions to the community, but when it I Coalition of Appalachian Ministry adjacent to the free parking lot. teacher Kay Leavy as assistant director, comes to funding, development, and in­ Send A&E news to: | (CAM). There is no admission charge. Visa i math teacher Meredith Schacter as tech­ dividual support, we tend to 611 short. ae@ goleader.com CAM dolls and handmade folding and MasterCard will be accepted for nical director and art teacher Robert “We are seeking concerned individu­ wooden rocking chairs are among purchases. Greenwood as scenic designer. als in Westfield who know they can Tickets will be available to RIS stu­ make a difference, and do exactly that, ” WCP Plans Fundraiser, dents from Wednesday, November 10, she concluded. ‘High Standards’ on Sat. to Friday, November 12, at lunchtime To learn more about WYACT, visit The Presbyterian Church in Westfield for $5 each. Other tickets will be sold www.westfieldnj.com/wvaa. To reach WESTFIELD - The Westfield before all performances for S7 — - .... Meryl and w rA c T , pfeasc cal] feSI) dwmniunny Playgfi (WCP) "will"' 140 Mountain Avenue p-r h^TTTTTTnrTi; -|r~T 233-3200 or e-mail present High standards, featuring Saturday, November 13 Ms. Glist at (908) 317-6730, exten­ [email protected]. vocalist Susan Speidel and musical sion no. 4. Director Peter Candela on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. November 13, at 8 p.m. in the theater Teen Arts Touring Exhibit at 1000 North Avenue West in Westfield. Speidel has performed with Candela Moves to Plainfield Library at Judy’s in Manhattan, and as a fea­ COUNTY - The Union County Local exhibiting artists include tured performer with the Seattle Sym­ SM v m $HOtyfCa%e Board of Chosen Freeholders is spon­ Westfield High School student Allison phony and Key West Pops Orchestra. soring the 2004 Teen Arts Touring Tiedrich, Beadleston High School stu­ WCP President Naomi Yablonsky Exhibit at the Plainfield Public Li­ dent John Thomson of Westfield, and noted that the theater is pleased to brary, located at West Eighth Street Deerfield School student Christina g ift Sata present this talented duo in a benefit and Park Avenue in Plainfield through Pindar of Mountainside. Tuesday, November 30. George Bucci of Union County Vo­ performance for theater and that the The exhibition consists of 60 pieces of cational-Technical School in Scotch proceeds will help WCP continue its art selected from over 600 vimal art­ Plains, Jorge Dejesus of Hillcrest Acad­ award winning produaions. works shown at the 2004 Union County emy in Scotch Plains, Centennial High She added that WCP was the recent Teen Arts Festival in March at Union School student Quadir Whitehurst of winner of a Perry Award from NJACT All Fair Trade * All for Mission County College. The annual event is Scotch Plains, and several students from for excellence in Community Theater No Admission Charge Ample Parking sponsored by the county's Division of Governor Livingston High School and produaions. Visa and MasterCard Accepted Cultural and Heritage Affairs in the Columbia Middle School in Berkeley Tickets for $12 are available by call­ Department ofEconomic Development. Heights will also display their works. ing the box office at (908) 232-1221. wid The TIMES Inc. Publication g*If. * 1 A Watchung

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