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ISPS 680020 OlIR 112th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 13-112 Thursday, December 6, 2001 I’tihlished Even Ihursctiiv IVrioiUctl - P « iU |t I'ttiti at W vstfUlti. \.J . Since 1890 (*>08) 1'2-44II7 FIFTY CENTS McDermott Reverses Course, Allows Menorah and Replica ho didn’t want the issue to become to raise the $15,000 to $20,000 Sfieciolly Written for The Westfield leader "bigger than life." Thus, he told the needed to buy a crtche to fit the Mayor Gregory M cDermott opted council he wanted to "go back to the space at the train station. He was thus Tuesday night to allow the display of status quo" o f what was done last visibly angry that the council did not a menorah and a replica of Th e Pres­ year when the menorah and church indicate whether the town would byterian Church in Westfield on town replica were displayed. accept the gift it he could manage to properly. "I made a decision, and it was not raise the funds. The Mayor decided to reverse his what the people of Westfield wanted," Mayor McDermott told The lender previous decision following the he admitted. that he would like the town to accept strong opposition o f his mandate to Councilman Goldman noled that all holiday gifts, noting that lie wants disallow the menorah at the train the Mayor's initial decision "hit a the town lo be inclusive of till reli­ station and the church replica in raw nerve" with him. He supported gions. Bui he said he did not want the Minduwaskin Park this year had the Mayor's decision to display both council lo begin voting to accept caused. symbols this year, with council dis­ gifts on the dais without having first He also saiil he should not have cussion on the issue of displaying all discussed the gift donation request at referred to Christmas trees in town as religious symbols set for February. a council conference meeting, as is "holiday trees" in a letter, published Th e M a yo r announced that he the custom for all matters that come in the November 29 issue o f The would create a blue ribbon commit­ before the governing body. Westfield leader. tee. which includes representation of First Ward Councilman Carl During Tuesday’s meeting, Coun­ all religious clergy in town, that will Salisbury indicated that he did not cilman Lawrence Goldm an's son, he charged with the task of develop­ want to vote on the crtche request Andrew, it student at Edison Inter­ ing an all-inclusive policy for holi­ without having had the chance to mediate School, suggested that the day religious symbol displays. review the many court cases on the wreaths were more of a Christmas During the public comment por­ topic. symbol and should be replaced with tion of the meeting, Thomas Madaras, Meanwhile, Second Ward Coun­ snowflakes, as displayed in some a former Westfield Board of Educa­ cilman Rafael Betancourt attempted other communities. tion member, sought inclusion of a several times to have a formal vote In his initial decision, done through creche on the train station property. on acceptance o f the crtche for this Westfield, as purchases were wrapped for holiday giving. Proceeds from the event, which was held .Sunday evening in the a letter sent to religious clergy Mr. Madaras saiil lie first made his year. Fourth Ward Councilwoman downtown, will benefit the Education Fund of Westfield. throughout Westfield, Mayor request 18 months ago, but never Janis Weinstein and Third Ward McDermott said he wanted to start a received written confirmation of any Councilman Neil Sullivan indicated process of establishing a policy on decision by the town’s governing their support for that proposal. accepting all religious symbol gills body. He found out by phone from Mayor McDermott, however, Rec. Commission Seeks Fee Hike in the future. former town attorney William opted to hold off on any further dis­ After hearing the large opposition Jeremiah, and, that the council's cussion. in town to his decision, including a Building and Property Committee As of yesterday. December 5, the To Pay for Pool Expansion Project fight which broke out at Westfield had rejected his request in 2(XX).2000. M ayor was not prepared to sunshine High School, Mayor McDermott said Mr. Madaras said he needed time CONTINUED ON PACE 12 By KIMBERLY MKRZ cently approved by the council, the pay $242 in 2002. An individual with Sftectully Written fiir The Westfield f eeder bond will he used for new construc­ a Westfield residence can expect to Swimmers and sunbathers can ex­ tion tind landscaping at the Memo­ pay $144 this summer. pect to pay 15 percent more for their rial Pool complex on West Broad Recreation Commission Chairman 2002 membership at the Westfield Street. Keith Hertell said that he hopes that Memorial Pool, according to the new According to Recreation Director the contract is signed with the con­ fee structure recommended by Britce Kaufmann. the new fee struc­ tractor bytJecembcr 11, and would Westfield Recreation Commission ture reflects a 15 percent increase for like to have a shovel in the ground Monday night. the first year, for all members except the following week. Th e commission voted to request senior citizens (those who are at least Completion o f the project is sched­ that the Westfield Town Council 60 years old), and a possible 20 uled for July. A new diving tank, a adopt an ordinance for a new pool percent increase in 2003, depending 25-meter and eight-lane competitive fee structure, which would cover the on what the final needs are. lap pool, and a pool that can accom­ payments on the $1.7 million bond A family, who resides in Westfield, modate two slides with a splashdown for the pool expansion project. Re­ which paid $210 in 2001, will now area, will compliment the existing 50-meter pool. A new pool card system is on the verge of being tested, with the recre­ South Avenue Building ation commission members being used as the guinea pigs. In the long­ term, this new bar-coded system w ill become easier for members, The Changed From Retail cards w ill he scanned at the pool with a hand-held infrared scanner and when it is time to renew. The only requirement to reenact one's mem­ To Professional Use bership will be for the member to put a check in the mail, precluding the By JAM ES M. FOERST proval by the Westfield Planning usual long lines and mad June rush. Specially Written fo r The Westfield leader Board of the conversion of a property CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Development on the south side of located at 530 South Avenue from a Westfield marched on Monday retail to a professional office build­ Cheri Rogowsky (or The Westfield Leader evening, with the conditional ap- ing. G A R D E N IN G W IT H S N O W F L A K E S ...D r. and Mrs. Laurenu Griesemer of Westfield were ie holiday spirit while Murray Construction Company of BOE Votes trimming potted trees on November 29 for the Garden ( ’lull of Westfield. Springfield presented the applica­ tion to the board. The property is the This Week in History former site of a retail antique store. To Change Murray Construction is the present Victoria’s Secret Tones Down owner of 600 South Avenue, the of­ WHS Grading fice complex adjacent to the prop­ By M IC H ELE VACCARI erty. Specially Written fo r The Westfield leader According to Jeffrey Siegel, Se­ Westfield Board of Education Window Dressing In Town Store nior Vice President of Murray Con­ members voted to change the cur­ struction, the company owns approxi­ rent grading system at Westfield get die company to change their ad­ mately 90 professional and indus­ By DEBORAH MADISON culated a petition and presented her High School (W H S ) late Tuesday Specially Written for The Westfield leader vertising policies in Westfield. trial properties in at least four states. concerns before the town council in night. There were eight board Honoring the wishes of numerous M ayor Gregory McDermott had, The company controls approxi­ October. members in attendance. in fact, written a letter to Victoria’s mately seven million square feet of Westfield residents, Victoria’s Se­ The council informed Mrs. Agreeing that the current sys­ Secret Marketing Vice President office space mostly located in New cret corporate marketing executives Reinhardt that they were working on tem is too broad to accurately Jersey. Murray Construction is cur­ have agreed to curtail the use of the issue along with the residents to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 reflect a student's achievements, overly provocative advertising dis­ rently under contract to purchase Pearl Harbor : the board’s quandary was decid­ 530 South Avenue, pending approval plays in the storefront windows of ing if plusses and minuses should December 7, 1941 o f the office conversion. their East Broad Sheet store be incorporated in the grading The nationwide lingerie chain The combination of the two prop­ procedures. erties accounts for a total o f 80,400 pulled a sexually suggestive poster W H S student Erin McClellan square feet of professional office display on November 3 after numer­ told board members, “Including space with the 600 South Avenue ous telephone calls from residents plusses and minuses is a great property containing 67,500 square and town officials to the corporation idea. It may cause more competi­ objected to the graphic nature o f the feet and the proposal of an additional tion, but in the end may cause less 12,900 square feet in the 530 South advertisements. competition once students get Avenue building. Presently, 600 The Victoria’s Secret chain used to the idea.” South Avenue is occupied by two launched the advertising campaign Th e debate over the grading large law firms and Elizabethtown in October, which included large | system touched on a delicate is- Water Company, posters prominently displayed in their ! sue that may be seriously ad­ Murray Construction requested, windows, depicting women nude dressed in the future Nearly ev. smrmg other TtCTTlS, C VatiaBCC fi'Om hunt ills, waist up uuu tue question, 1 cry one present at the past two the Weafkhi zn»i»g iw lm w iT park­ "What « S a ty r ; board meetings was concerned ing requirement. The ordinance re­ Westfield resident Libby Reinhardt with the alarming stress (actor quires that a property the size o f 530 made several telephone calls to town facing the students of W HS. South Avenue maintain at least 65 officials and Victoria's Secret corpo­ CONTINUED ON PACE 12 Starting off the discussion, rate headquarters in an effort to have Board President Arlene Gardner their advertising policy in Westfield Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader INDEX noted, “There is no right or wrang to tone down the graphic nature of V IC T O R Y V IC TO R IA ...Sca ntily clad mannequins will not be gracing the front windows of the Victoria’s" Secret on East Broad Street in Westfield. A & E ...... Page 20 E d ito ria l...... iPage 4 Religious...... Page 7 answer. N o one has the goal of the display. When telephone calls to Instead, modestly dressed mannequins show w hat is inside, left to the imagina­ Business...... Page 17 Education...... Page 9 S o c ia l...... Page 6 hurting students. The goal is to the corporation proved unfruitful in " CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tion. Classifieds.....Page 18 O b itu a ry ...... Page 8 Sports...... Page 13 getting results. Mrs. Reinhardt cir­ A WaTCHUNU COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PuHlltAITON ■’•ge 'i Thursday, December 6, 2001 Jin* lilcutfifliT TCcitfrcr mid THK T1MKS of Scotch I'lalm - Fanwood / .J* Assemblywoman-Elect Stender Westfield ’Ree/eotion Events ■ cember 5. 8 p.m., Edison Intermef New Classes to Start Week O f Th is program will teach partici diate School, SOO Rahway Avenue. Begins Plans to Assume New Office January 1 pants the Salsa, Swing. Mcrcngue. lire Westfield Community C o n­ Hullel Stretch A Tone. Mondays Chu-Ciia. Hustle and more. The class cert Band and the Edison Interme­ and Wednesdays, 11:30 a m. to w ill be held from February 5 to March By I A I H EN S. PASS orientation or received their com­ ment with Ogden Maitin Systems. diate Broadway Singers will per) \/m mII\ Win ten fin fh» WnifhU I ruder art, I Thr timer 5 from 8 to 9 p.m. at a cost of $65 per mittee assignments; Asscmbly- More recently, she chaired the 12: IS p m. form this free concert. couple or $40 per individual. FANWOOD — Current Union womun-elecl Stender stated thut she county's committee that planned how Tliis beginner class is bused on Mail Science Workshop. March County Freeholder Linda D , Stender wishes to continue to use her experi­ various dance exercises at the barre Arts and Crafts, Tuesdays, 4:30 to the county would use funds gener­ 29. and floor, N o experience is neces­ 5:15 p.m. 25 to lias begun her plans to assume her ence on the issues o f education, ated through the county’s new open This special workshop will b< sary and the cost is $45 per person Th e class oilers art instruction us­ new role as a member o f the New healthcare reform and lowering prop­ space lax, held during the winter Westlielrj Jersey General Assembly in January, erty taxes, though she concedes they Ballet For Kids, Mondays, 3:30 ing various forms of media to create public schools vacation week front to 4:15 p.m many different projects. The cost is representing the 22nd District. will he working with fiscal restraints. 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $100. ! This beginning ballet class is for $30 per person. Assemblywoman-elect Slender has "The issues we nut on certainly Model Railroad Club Teen Programs. children aged 7 to 10 years. The Dancercise, Tuesdays and Thurs­ spent the past several weeks actively haven’t gone away." she told The Teen Center. Friday Nights, ff looking (or office space and com pil­ Westfield leader and The Times nf Expanding Building focus is on placement at the barre days, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. p.m. to Midnight, ing a staff for her new office. She has and having fun. The cost is $50 per Th is class uses exercise with dance Scotch Plains-Fanwood. "M y intent UNION — Members o f the This program, held in the com! been looking at office space in is to work hard and smart for the person steps. The cost is $50 per person. Model Railroad Club Inc., a not m unity room o f the municipal Fanwood and Scotch Plains. Assem constituents that honored ntc with Kids Club. Tuesdays, 0:30 to Children's Instrument Workshop, for-profit organization that oper­ building on East Broad Street, lea* blywoman elect Stender said that their votes." 11:30 a.m. Offered to Children in Pre-Kinder­ ates an elaborate model railroad at tures music, movies, pool tublcsv Funwood would be her first choice, The Democrats will lake the ma­ Children and their parents will garten through Crude (>. 295 Jefferson Avenue off Route 22 video games, ping-pong. foosbalK since it is her home town. Th e office jority in the Assembly come January East in Union Township, behind participate in sing-a-longs, arts and Piano, strings, and a new orchestra air hockey, a big screen TV . rej Assemblyman Tom Kean, Jr. in X for the first time in a decade. Home Depot, has announced con­ crafts, free play, and much more. w ill be offered at a cost of $55. I'reshments. a lounge area and spe; Scotch Plains is available, and a prob­ Mrs. Stender has been a member struction of an addition that will Kids Club is geared toward pre- Events, Tickets, Trips cial events. able location for Assemblywoman school and kindergarten-aged chil­ NJ Devils Discount Tickets. of the Union County Board of Cho­ quadruple the size o f the club’s Night Place, Offered monthly to elect Slender's office, but the state dren. The cost is $50 I per child. Tickets are available for the Fri­ sen f reeholders for the past eight headquarters. all intermediate school youths, fnm) will mukc the finul decision. Mr. years. Prior to that, she was Mayor of During the ceremonies on De­ Cardio Sculpt A Tone, Mondays day, December 26 game versus the 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Kean, who home town o f Westfield Fanwood and had been a member of cember 3, Union County Freeholder told Wednesdays, 9:30to 10:15a.m. Pittsburgh Penguins. Game lime is Activities for Night Place in­ has been moved from the 22nd to the the Borough Council. Deborah Scanlon received a sym­ This class is for all adults who 7:35 p.m. and the cost is $36. clude disc jockey. lt>od, games; 21st District, will be moving into an As Freeholder Chairwoman in 1997, bolic key to the club’s new facility. want to get in shape and tone their Radio City Music Hall Christmas movies and dancing. Th e cost 1$ office suite in Westfield with Sena­ Mrs. Slender helped engineer a plan " I’m delighted to celebrate the body. Moms can bring their infant Show, Thursday, December 6. $2 in advance and $3 at the doon tor-elect Richard H . Bagger. to privatize the operation o f the progress made over the years by (in their infant seat) while they work­ Tickets are available for this Upcoming dates include January Though the newly elected Assem­ county’s solid wuste incinerator in the Model Railroad Club,” said out. The cost is $40 per person. evening show. Th e bus departs at 25. February 15. M arch 22, and bly members have not yet had their Rahway through a 20-year lease agree­ Freeholder Scanlon, liaison to the Rhythm Social Dancing, Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $68. M a y 17. Union County Parks and Recre­ Beginning the Week o f February 5. Holiday Concert, Wednesday, De­ ation Advisory Board. “They've built one of the largest scale-model UNLIMITED railroads in and now M NIGHT* WEEKENDS MINUTES! the new space in their facility will A provide room for expanding their layouts and presenting other rail­ ULTIMATE road-related exhibits.” EXPANDED NETWORK FOR CUMCLARITY! The Model Railroad Club built its new $250,000 addition with its UNBELIEVABLE own funding and labor. Th e club News Highlights REBATES IN YOUR POCKETI operates and maintains the facility JUST SOME OF THE REASONS... and has donated the building to the AT&T WIRELESS WAS CHOSEN THE #1 WIRELESS CARRIER! Union County Park System, The FORMS MAtWJM club moved to the site in 1972. tify specific actions and proposals to signal that Democrats and Republi­ It operates the center for the ben­ DiFrancesco Orders achieve additional budget savings. cans have resolved to work together efit of the public and those interested "1 want everyone to come to the to get the economy back on track. UNLIMITED in model railroading. The exhibit is State Hiring Freeze table with their input and their ideas Th e lead sponsor of the payroll pix open to the public every Saturday. TRENTON — on how we can address the revenue holiday is New Mexico Republican NIGHTS & WEEKENDS For more information about the Donald T. DiFrancesco, a Scotch shortfall. We are in this together be­ Pete Domenie, a member of the Son- Model Railroad C lu b Inc., please Plains resident, has ordered a state j 4 0 0 PIUS FREE NATIONWIDE cause we all share the same goal of ale Budget Committee. Mr. Corzine. M ANYTIMEMINUTE! LONG DISTANCE INCLUDED call (908) 964-8808. hiring freeze. As part of the order, ensuring that New Jersey s finances a Democrat, also serves on the com ­ $32 million has been put in reserve are sound," said M r. DiFrancesco. mittee. You set It all for LIFE! and the slate treasurer w ill convene “T h e Legislature is full partner * * t * t See it all on the Web! twice-weekly budget reduction ses­ with the executive branch and must F R E E PH O NE with case, FOROh,ly t O A O O sions with administrative represen­ be a part of any dialogue that seeks to County Looking car charger & headset on a FORUNLy ? J U W www.goleader.com tatives, the Legislature and Gover­ alter N ew Jersey's budget," he added. new activation w /S n* nor-elect Jim McGreevey, to iden- "Th e ir priorities deserve careful and For Trail Monitors proportionate consideration." ELIZABETH — The County of you 4> » * * # U nion is looking for avid hikers, *80 • *50 SiGET $13000 equestrians or nature lovers who ATAT MAIL-IN REBATE NOKIA GIFT CARD •S SW .S S S ttSX 'S S K SSiVAo Corzine Supports would be interested in maintaining Offer Good Until January 86th, 80081 trails in the Watchung Reservation. Payroll Tax Holiday Those interested in becoming trail Cellular Signal Plus Visit Our Website @ WASHINGTON. D.C. — United monitors and maintainers are invited 132 E. Broad St. . Westfield, N) 070l>0 www.cellsig.com States Senator Jon S. Corzine has to attend the county's second annual Phone: 908.789.5302 Fax: 908.789.5094 W eisem anH ely announced his support for a one- A d o p t-A -Tra il Program from c)-.3() We’re Now Open On Sundays, 12pm - 4pm month payroll tax holiday. a.m. to noon on Saturday. January Th e freshman Senator from New Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri., 9am - 6pm D iG io ia &B oyle 12. at the Trailside Nature and .Sci­ \ iM/,.i, vii, r, Jersey said the measure would swiftly Thurs., 9am - 8pm • Sat., IOam - 6pm A rnoH.VMoNAi ASSOCIATION » ence Center in Mountainside. The put nearly $40 billion into the na­ program will discuss tool safety and t f It I I I I I n I R I A I I A W Y I K S | Stlp U.,ni. ( (M : I , IllK ,1 | n ,! | , tional economy to fight the reces­ proper use of trail blazing techniques. |9UH) 7N9.*)imt) ,, ^ , j i - ...... Injury C ashs sion. It would also send an important Program requirements, along with ..**- - - .S------Z1. --I--4*1 .... I-- la — . » a, , U •>-.1 *•*.M the assignment of trails to be adopted, will also be explained. NlCHOI AS A. G i UDITTA, III * * * * * A t t o r n e y A t L aw Sinagra to Chair Year End Clearance Port Authority 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. T R E N T O N — Former State Sena­ tor Jack Sinagra has been named Time is running out for 2001 pricing. CRANFORD, NJ 07016 Chairman of the Port Authority Of New York and New Jersey by New Save now on every style, including 908. 709. 1999 Jersey Acting Governor Donald T. all firmnesses and sizes. If you have DiFrancesco. He replaces Lewis M . Eisenberg, been thinking of purchasing GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: who w ill resign as Chairman, effec­ new bedding, now is tive Thursday, December 13, to lake •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY a position on the Lower Manhattan the time while you •ELDER LAW •ZONING Redevelopment Corporation. Mr. Eisenberg was appointed to can still take •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT his new position by New York Gov­ •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ernor George Palaki. The corpora­ advantage of the tion w ill work to rebuild downtown current year's prices. Manhattan following the destruction of the World Trade Center in the terrorist attacks of September II. ***** Volunteer Services SAVE Office Is Created ELIZABETH — Union County B a n c r o f t Crystal S apphire S avoy Freeholder Chairman Alexander sugg. SALE sugg. SALE sugg. SALE sugg. SALE Mirabella has announced the cre­ Twin ea. pc. 240 $119 Twin ea. pc. 310 $169 Twin ea. pc. 490 $259 Twin ea. pc. 800 $429 ation o f the Office o f Volunteer Ser­ Full ea. pc. 360 $189 FuLLea. pc. 420 $229 FuLLea. pc. 610 $299 Full ea. pc. 970 $529 vices. Th e office w ill connect county Queen set 1070 $599 Queen set 1430 $799 Queen set 2170 $1169 residents with agencies, organiza­ King set 1510S799 King set 2160$1199 King set 3070 $1649 tions and institutions that depend on volunteerism to respond to a variety of needs. 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W e s t f i e l d C a r e s

to acknowledge all of the 114 area businesses 2001 to support our September 11* families. 1 services are a reaffirmation of the American and service, an ideal that has distinguished generations.

WESTFIELD CARES GOLD STARS These businesses are offering goods and services to some or ail families at cost, a discount to cost, or for free, and for a period of up to 3 years; or, they have made an in-kind contribution valued at a minimum of $1000. These participants will be displaying a decal and/or plaque that states;

“This business is providing goods or services to Westfield’s September 11* families”

m stfid d School o f Dance Pan American Qcaners Gloria Safer Dr. Seymour Koslowsky Price Less Cleaners D t Ken McNeil H. Augustus Taylor, Ph.D. Roma Tailor Town and Country Wine Marketplace TheWe*tfield YMCA Felice Choice Care John Brighton, M A , N.D. Francolino Clothier Sandra L. Bums, Ph.D. PA Alan P. Lo, C.PA, CFP Personal Eyes Opticians Marianne Rippe ELB Internet Services Gem Builders Della Ferra Blinds and Window Treatments Christine Brighton Anthony James Construction Laura Morn, LCSW Interiors Westfield Pest Control Catherine Kattek, C.PA. ■ r ' i Karate n Motion •As j Jay’s Bicycle and Fitness Banana Republic New Norris Chevrolet M&R Landscaping Child and Teen Success Center JRM Landscaping Barbara Zietchick Christakos Financial Group Dr. Rocco Albano Williams Lamps Randal's Shoes Classic Thyme Jeffrey Thaller, D.M.D. STS Tire & Auto Center Judith Deaerick, Ph.D. Maffey Lock and Safe Cellular Signal Plus David Manning, LCSW, CROC Dr. Stan Gench ADHD Family Counseling Center Falcon Printing Scap-Abilities Manchester Title Agency Portasoft Hair Shapers Beauty Outlet ‘ Franco Landscaping Eastern Gym Greco Carpet Cleaning The Yoga and Healing Center Westfield Baseball League Boyle Financial Associates Dr. Victor Bruno, M.D. NJ Workshop For The Art, Clyne and Murphy Dr. Kathleen Murphy, M.D. Anonymous (6) South Side Roman Bistro The Papery Younghans, Burke & Sahaj Sandy Shepard Continental Tailoring Decker & Magaw Martin jewelers Flair Cleaners

WESTFIELD CARES BENEFACTORS These businesses have pledged to provide $500 or more in goods and services and will be displaying a certificate o f recognition; Anonymous (3) Sosinslti and Praschak, Public Accountants Poppyfields The Rabbinic Center for Research and Counseling Advent Heating and Cooling J. Mark Albertson,D.M.D. Mother’s Morning Out RT Corbet Roofing Westfield Therapuetic Massage Merrill Lynch The Yoga and Healing Center The Gift Monkey Salon Salon Castle Bootery Adlers Jewelers Solutions Winthrop Jewelers

WESTFIELD CARES PATRONS . • U These businesses have pledged fo provide $100 or more in goods and services: South Beach Tanning Salon American Tire and Auto Care Periwinkles Christoffers The Bagel Chateau Snapshots of Westfield Subhas Architects Westfield Dental Baby’s Attic Sincox Associates Architects Westfield Therapuetic Massage Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe Absolute Job Search Speech and Language Services of Westfield Anonymous (1) David Dersh D.M.D. Colorscapes Scarlet Begonias Headcetera Hair Designs

These businesses have responded to Westfield Cares with a cash contribution of $100 or more to the September 11th Fund at the Westfield United Fund; Body Work by Fischer Carolyn Klinger Anonymous Weldon Concrete The Town Bank of Westfield John Robert Custom Shirts KBK Design Design Group, Inc. Younghans, Burke & Sahaj Haven Savings Bank

Individuals and organizations who wish to participate can purchase Westfield gift coins or blank gift certificates from area businesses and bring them to W estfield Cares at the Downtown W estfield Corporation office (105 Elm Street -2ndfloor) or the United Fund office (North Ave train station). These gifts will be distributed to our families before the end of the holiday season, and those who contribute $50 or more will receive a WESTFIELD CARES placard.

For further information, contact Sal Caruana at WTLSTFIELD CARES by telephone at 233-3929, or by e-mail [email protected] or check out our web-site at www.westfieldnj.com/westfieldcares

WESTFIELD CARES VOLUNTEERS These individuals contributed their time and effort, and without their kind assistance this program could not have been possible;

F. Kevin Lynch Jaimi Vesel Mark Fleder Karen Kao Lisa Mikovits John Caravello Ron Greenberg Jennifer Schlidge Jackie Cash Kathleen Lynch John Cassidy Stan Cieminecki Jim Hancock Meg Mehorter Matt Forstenhausler Mary Brautigan Jeanine Williamson Karen Zimmerlink Andrea McDermott David Zornitsky Anne-Marie Crowley Marijo Tizzio John Baran Christina Serratelli Matt Albano Gina ^ 1 ^ Peter Carlin Darleen Caruana Pam McClure Sue Checchio Tola Murphy Baran Debbie Greenberg Debbie Walker Tim Heine Debbie Schmidt Steven Geltzeiler Frank Isoldi Pat Hall Doug Sheehan Megan Decker John Toriello Karen Geltzeiler Marianmanan McCarthymcv^aruiy Gary Fox — Andy Muldoon The September 11th Committee of Westfield’s United Fund, Linda Maggio E.D. The Board of Directors of The Downtown Westfield Corporation, Sherry Cronin E.D. w Westfield Cares and the participating families would like to thank r r 0091101 9 1 1 * all of the businesses and volunteers for their support and kindness.

“C ount where man’s glory most begins and ends, And say, My glory was I had such friends.”

This ad was paid for by Sal Caruana. Westfield Cares A W vraicNi. Communh Arum, In< • Pt sut ahon Pmge Thursday, December (i, 2001 ariu- Ulintfieli't l e n h f r and THE TIM ES of Scotch Plains - Fan wood THE TIMES $ Letters to the Editor j (Du- Jltratfu'lh Hirnbrr of Scotch Plains - Fanwood lolahllthed IH90 f.uuMfjfwd The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and and the County of Onion the Township of Scotch Plains Temple Has Not Been Good Neighbor; Below arc four arcane words, each Member of: Member of: with four definition!! - only one is cor­ New Jersey Ptew A»mm munn New Jersey hens Anoiislm n • Nutmiud Newrunper Association Thorne Property Should Be Residential Nalsmal Newspaper Association Sfrrlch Watiis Business 4 Porfessional Associaiion rect The others are made up Are you Westfield Ar nr Chamber of Commerce Panworrd Business 4 professions! Association I hive read viwr October 11 article mean e.pan.ion of their activ me', which sharp enough to discern this deception of are already adversely affecting their Iff* stash hMrsehsiMWattiHrLNewlasey hoai»l‘.»ii« So AfiiW. New Jersey regarding ffie vale of the Thorne properly diction? and the povwhle purchave/developroem neighbor' A . of tht. writing, the temple If you can guess one correctly - ^«xxl P.O. Bos 250 • 50 Kim SI reel I*. O. Htts .MB • 1000 Hartle Avenue by Temple hmanu-KI. I have also read has not complied with the town require­ guess. If you gel two - well read mdi West field, N J . 117091 Scotch Plains, NJ. 07070 Mr Hay ’, letter, publithcd in your No­ ment. for their most recent expansion \iduiil If you get three - word expert. If Tele: (OtlBt 232-4407 • K-rnuil: press4»goleader.com • Wch: www.goleader.com • Fa*: (OOSi 232-0473 vember 29 i.sue The curtiing/drtunagc and lighting re­ )i*u get all four - You must have a lot of In addition to the pomli Mr Hay quirement. are yet to he met. free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices rtf the newspapers at refer* to. it iv inconceivable lo me how D ) The Temple’, record a. a neighbor All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 our town re preventative, could povsihly ha. nol been good There arc affair* come frinn the board game Diction approve the further addition to the when the caterer. w ,* i well into the wet- Deception. PUBUSHED EVERY THURSDAY HY WATCHVNC, COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Temple building of an addinoiul park­ hour. with clean-up and loading tracks A nswers to last week s arcane words. Fred K. I-ecrrmte ing lot The handling and disposal of garbage 1 Barathrum - A pit; an abyss Michelle II. l.vPoiitevin Horace R. Corbin has also been poor due to the placement car asu r/jriar/ov u /ai nm/rron Note the following: 2 Smiggins - Thick soup prepared pi hhsum of a frequently left open dumpster Some A ) Either of the above povvibilitiev from barley David B. Corbin Michael Bartlromo Su/ctte F. Stalker will dravtically change our attractive of the trees, required for screening, have 3. Moluninous - Of considerable con ASSIST AM PUBLISH** * SPfHHS sfsactrwG a Ntuoocnot* died and need to he replaced. (immmnr and desirable ncighborh«iod Therefore sequence Paul J. IVyton Karen M. Ilinds Robert P. Connelly real eviale value, will dec reave I am only one of the many concerned 4. Clangate - To declare war formally HI SINUS ond tlOVMNktf.NT O f HI I MANAltf.R 11AMIHUJS A IIA.ALS B ) It mean, additional loss of tax revident. of the neighborhood, w ho w ish SFRKY revenue to the town Which, in light of the Thome property to remain residen­ SUBSCRIPTION PRICK the ShopRite lt»» of revenue, hut addi tial. as Mr Thome was promised 1 A one-horse carnage 2. To crowd; to press together One-year - $24 • Two-year - $46 • Three-year - $66 • One-year college (September to May) - $16 tional traffic anyhow, would he di«w- H the display Answer* will appear in next week’s You are right in calling these “reli­ issue. decided to deny people of faith the opportunity to Presbyterian Church replica to the island in gious symbols" but you arc very, very of a Menorah that is singularly symbolic to the celebration of Hanukkah, in a have their tenets represented on public property Mindowaskin pond. Welcome other symbols appro­ wrong in referring to Christmas trees and wreaths as secular it is ignorant of prominent place in our town for all the Clarification through the display of traditional symbols defining priate to the season. you and insulting to this entire commu­ people in our community to enjoy its beauty and symbolism, too. A letter written by Westfield the holiday season. Several members of the commu­ Finally, let us celebrate. As we pass our neighbors nity for you to say so, Mayor Gregory S. McDermott Christmas trees and wreaths might Quite honestly, the only "traditional nity, which includes over 29,000 residents, are up in in the street.s, wish them Happy Hanukkah or Merry published in last week’s edition of seem secular to you because they arc secular symbol" of the holiday season arms over this exclusion and over the decree that "it’s Christmas. But, if you must, just say Happy Holi­ such dominant holiday decorations in that I can think of is Frosty the Snowman The WestfieldLeader and The Times The Holiday Tree.” days. the month of December. But the reality Maybe we should turn off the lights on of Scotch Plains-Fwiwood con­ the tree, take down the wreaths and To us, there’s no doubt about it - it's a Christmas Editor's Note: Last evening, prior to the council is that they arc uniquely symbols of the cerning the public display of reli­ celebration of Christmas. candy canes and make Frosty the official gious symbols on town property holiday mascot of the Town of Westfield. Tree, And it’s Merry Christmas, Hapjiy Hantikkah, meeting, Westfield Mayor Gregory S. McDermott Not everyone has a Christmas tree in was sent not only to Rabbi Levi too. These are expressions of joy, compassion, love reconsidered his position on displays on town prop­ their house. I celebrate Hanukkah and You won’t have to make up a new name for him and no one w ill be left out. Block o f the Union County Torah and inclusion. This is a good thing. Saying “Happy erty and returned to the policy of last year which I've never had a "holiday tree" in mine. Center hut lo all clergy members in Don’t rewrite the symbolism of Christ­ Meryle Lowenthul Walker Westfield. Holidays” to be politically correct, or employing permits placement o f the menorah and the Presbyte­ mas trees and w reaths by renuming them Westfield “the rule of law" as an end unto itself, is not a good rian Church replica. We commend his action. something else for your convenience, to support a flimsy argument. (The History Channel has a wonderful Web site on (he Leader Reader Understand.* Mayor’s history and traditions of Christmas. You Letters to the Editor might warn to check there before you Reasoning on Menorah, Nativity Scene L also cal) Santa Claus secular.) I'd also like to bring to your attention This letter is in response lo Robert J of a synagogue for how critical and Rainer's letter to the Editor (November mean spirited he was toward the Mayor. D e a d lin e s that in the Holiday Events Calendar pub Value of SAT Test Is Questioned, lished in the last week, that "on 29, 2001) regarding Mayor Greg Words such as "astonishing,” "deeply General News - Friday 4pni Leader .Sunday, November 25. the Mayor will McDermott’s decision to restrict the offensive and discriminatory ." “reeks of Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Given Test Preparation Industry light our town Christmas Tree and .Santa placement of a Menorah and u Nativity the stench of bias" were totally out of Classified* - Tuesday 2pm arrives on the Westfield fire truck." scene on town property. line with the decision, which the Mayor cause of this gap in scores, however, Alter reuding The Student View ar­ It is hypocritical of you to have par­ Mr. McDermott’s reasoning for both said was reached alter "a considerable women lose out on college admissions, I low To Kvuvh Us ticle in lust week's paper regarding the ticipated in one of our town’s favorite decisions was spelled out quite clearly in amount of thought." was supported by scholarships and placement into ad­ E-M ail - press Box 308. Scotch Plaint 07076 (u holiday tree) lo support your argu­ prefer to see a Menorah publicly dis­ thought. If this guy IV tevfctulwg'lw this tht S A T With or without the benefit ol puts Httiflerft.s'on th?4 Same jhtr for college Iii Person 50 Elm S t. Westfield ment to exclude other traditions impor­ played rather than not (l assume Mr extent over this issue, how would he test preparation, and those “less gifted" applications is incorrect. 1906 Baltic Avenue, Scotch Plains tant to many citizens of this town Rainer is Jewish). I can’t believe how react to a truly blatant bias case? Anti- (to be politically correct) will likely College admissions officers benefit Mr. Mayor, even the President lights hateful and divisive a letter he wrote Semitism is not an unimportant issue. It receive a fairly low score on the test from a quick and easy way to cut the Submittal Formats a “Christmas tree" at the White House. He came out with both barrels blazing is very important when it is present. regardless. It’s the whole pool of appli­ applications received down to a man­ Photos B/W and Colot We all accept the tree by its given name in his references to freedom, the Const i- I have many Jew ish friends and have cants in the middle range that are being ageable size, and the S A T has tradition­ No Panoramic or Polaroid I'm not sure as to why. at a time when tution and the recent terrorist attacks. If the highest regard for the Jewish faith It ally provided an easy way to do so. done a disservice by the S A T, prevent­ 'typed, not handwritten muHi-culturalism, diversity and toler­ one didn't know better, you could have is just that I did not perceive the Mayor’s However, as the number of students ing a diverse and interesting group of Upper and lower case ance are so critical to our continual replaced the Menorah decision with a decision to be anti-Semitic. After all. the students from attending the college of applying to college has climbed in re­ Need name & daytime phone evolution and survival as an open and truly heinous act such as the desecration Mayor also decided against displaying their choice. cent years, a huge side industry has been the Nativity scene, so I fell he was being created out of the increasing competi­ For our complete editorial policies Marjorie Seariati fairly balanced. tion for college admission. The “test request a copy of our Policy Guide Reader Calls For Inclusion Westfield Leader Mr Ratner summarily dismissed the preparation" business is booming, capi­ Nativity decision by saying it is “unam­ talizing on students’ and parents’ inse­ Of Menorah In Westfield Display biguously a religious object.” I don’t curities over getting into the “right" disagree; however. I believe many Chris­ college, and consequently tampering with Reader Saddened By Decision I could not agree more with Robert J. asked for u menorah or dreidel to be tians and Jews (probably more Chris­ whatever predictive validity the test may Rainer’ s response to Mayor erected on public property. What they tians) also \ lew a Menorah as a religious have had. McDermott's disturbing letter to Rabbi meant to request, or course, was a "holi­ On Display of Religious Symbols object. As 1 see it. it's debatable. College admissions officers have no Block (Westfield Leader, November day candelabra" and "festive spinning Regardless of the merits of that de­ way of knowing who has taken a lest 1 am saddened by the controversy churches, synagogues and other houses 29). Obviously, there are two ways to top." long recognized as traditional bate. the main point of this letter is that preparation course, and who’ s scorns arc involving Westfield Mayor Gregory of worship. deal with this issue. secular symbols. Perhaps these items Mr. Rainer was way out of line with his inflated as a result. While students who McDermott, council members and oth­ Our coordinator. Reverend Nancy One way, chosen by Mr. McDermott’s could be added to the displays Mr hateful letter, particularly the references complete test preparation courses gen­ ers regarding December holiday dis Forsberg, states that die Service of Praise predecessor, is to take an inclusive ap­ McDermott has paternal istically cho­ accusing the Mayor of being an anti- erally do get a higher S A T score, these plays on town property. and Thanksgiving welcomes all com­ proach and celebrate diversity. The cur­ sen for us. Semite (see above quotes). There was students aren’t any more likely to suc­ The September 11 terrorist attacks munity members regardless of religious rent mayor says he favors the other On a serious note, at a time when just no call for that type of divisive ceed in college than those who haven’t should have been a sobering reminder affiliation and is rotated annually among viewpoint, based on legal advice, in shared tragedy seems lo he uniting rhetoric just because u decision was made taken a preparation course. of the horrific violence that intolerant houses of worship. which ull religious symbols should be Americans, it seems appropriate to drop that Mr. Ratner was unhappy about. These students have acquired test­ religious fervor has historically wrought The service included a musical pre­ banned from public property . the charade that M r McDermott and By immediately going to Defcon 5. he taking "tips" to improve their score, but in America and worldwide. lude. a host welcome and call to wor­ Theoretically. Mayor McDermott is others use when this issue invariably is likely to do more harm than good to have not increased their knowledge or Youngsters attending parochial ship. a unison prayer of invocation, a arguably correct. However, in actual arises at this time of year. If there is a the cause he is advocating. Mr. Ratner desire to learn. Further, test preparation schools are sometimes taught that their Thanksgiving litany, a keynote practice, he is insulting a significant true legal objection to u menorah or should be ashamed of himself and I feel courses cun be quite expensive, and not religion is superior, implying that all Thanksgiving message, interfaith minority of the population. similar display, then let it be discussed he ow es the Mayor an upolpgy. available to those less privileged, plac­ others are ungodly infidels Sometimes scripture readings, inspiring music Did it ever occur to the Mayor that a in a public forum with actual examples For the record, the origin of the so- ing them at a disadvantage in the college they overcome this zealous, holier than with audience participation, a con­ lighted tree and wreaths do not repre­ of legal precedent to justify whatever called Christmas tree, also rarely referred applicant pool. thou brainwashing and learn to love, gregational hymn, a Thanksgiving sent "traditional" celebratory symbols decision is arrived at by all of our to as a “holiday tree,’’ is a hit cloudy but Further, numerous studies suggest accept and respect all peace loving prayer, a prayer of dedication, choral to everyone? Perhaps in his supposed elected officials, nol just one. appears to have begun in Germany ^al­ that individual test questions may be people. selections, and a benediction. Our free defense of secularism, he is not relying After the events of the last few months most 1,000 years ago. The fir tree became gender-, class , or racially-biased. For 1 belong to an interfaith group in will offering went to the American so much on legal advice, bpt rather on and the resiliency shown by the Ameri­ associated with Christianity when Ger­ example, men consistently outscore Union Township called. "The Council Cancer Society. his childhood memories, which not all can people, surely Mayor McDermott man people were being converted to Chris women on the S A T (mainly on the of Congregations." We held our 31st The formal service was followed by a of us share. thinks we can handle a frank and open tianity from paganism. The custonj^of math portion), yet women earn higher annual Thanksgiving Eve Service of congenial fellowship hour including re­ I prefer to give Mayor McDermott discussion of holiday displays. grades both in high school and college. Praise on Wednesday, November 2 1 at the benefit of the doubt and assume he decorating a fir tree, and thus converting freshments. Marc Z. Simmon* (One claim made by the S A T. bv the St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church. is speaking more from ignorance rather it to a Christmas tree, was apparently way. is that it is designed to predict a Our membership and service features Maurice Fenichol than bias. However. 1 must admit that Westfield started in England in the mid-1800’s Dy student’s college performance). Be­ laity and clergy from Union's many Fanwood the Mayor’s “patronizing euphemisms." Queen Victoria after she married Prince as brilliantly coined by Mr. Ratner. Albert of Germany. give me an idea which might be more More Letters } So is a Christmas tree a religious palatable to Mr. McDermott’s narrow symbol? It’s debatable. Please note, how­ view of the holiday season. On Page 5 J ever. that any connection between the fir Apparently, .some have mistakenly tree and Christianity occurred well after the Bible became a best seller and the Catholic Church, for one. does not asso- Kudos to Red Cross, Westfield Police v v«e it with Catholicism. Seems to me. such symbols as die Christmas tree, wreaths, garland and candy canes, are For Helping Families of 9-11 Victims more secular symbols of the holiday season than religious, although admit­ O n October 28, the Westfield/ Sally Cohen Alamenos house to wait tedly. they have a Christian heritage. Mountainside chapter of Red Cross, led for news on her husband. Andy At the Does this association mean that such by Dennis Kinsella, chartered a bus to house was a platter of sandwiches do­ help the families from Westfield to at­ holiday displays should be banned from nated by the Westfield police A week town property? I hope not. tend the 9-11 Victims Memorial service later while watching channel 3b, I heard at Ground Zero. Happy Holidays everyone! Even Mr. the Chief of Police. Bernard Tracy. di>- Ratner. There were five volunteers who tended cussing with a town council member to our needs while on live bus and helped how the town was going to help victims' Richard T. Sauerwein us to get seats at the event when it families. The next week I met the Chief Westfield seemed no more were available. After in person at Andy’s memorial service in the ivrAmortv they efcoTTsd us back to Wuiiwooa crest, a two-and-a-half hour the tram terminal k Liberty Su ia Park t* drrrr frem WcstTteM. Correction pick up the urn and bag given to each I want to thank Detectives Jim A letter published in last week’s victim’s spouse. I want to thank Dan McCullough and Sandra Chambers, who edition of The Westfield Leader and Kelly. Jeanie Baum. Camille Sorensen, have visited the families at their homes The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Randuye Masel and Joe Siko for braving and who were also on the bus trip to the omitted several words unintention­ the toxic air and cold weather at Ground memorial service. Only in a town like ally. The follow ing part of James D. Zero to help us. Westfield would you see this kind of Hay s letter should have been printed I w ant to remind people that the Red outreach to the community. To sum up as follows: Cross is founded on volunieerism with a their dedication I am reminded of what “The purpose of this letter is to goal of helping others. When everyone Detective McCullough’s fiancee said to demonstrate that there exist questions seems to be focused on whether checks me on the bus. “He recently bought me and issues regarding the possible sale are being given out, it is these efforts that flowers because it seems like he spends of the Thome property to Temple get forgotten. The volunteers that day more time with the victims' families Enianu-El and the possible use of the made a difficult situation a lot easier. than with his own." property thereafter. I believe that the Since September 11 the Westfield questions and issues can best be re­ Steve Jennings police have been amazing. The day after solved by freedom of discussion and Mountainside the tragedy I went to my sister-in-law dialog and not by lawyer threats" A Watchenc CoMMt’MCAHons, Inc. IVbucaiion______Jl;i~ tUratfidfr llrnftrr and THE TIMES of Scotch IIaim l»nwood Thursday. December 6, 2001 Page 5 Mayor Lauded for Reconsidering If Letters to the Editor ) Pubic-Private Partnership Decision on Menorah Display * Before unending the Westfield Town ingness to reettnsider prior decisions and Characterization of ‘Holiday Tbee’ Key to Panel’s Parking Plan Council meeting of December 4. I pre positions m consequence of changed panfd to deliver a strong statement con­ circumstances or the availability of ad­ By GREGORY S. Mt'DKRMOIT would be placed on creating exterioi cerning Mayor McDermott's original ditional information This quality was By Mayor McDermott Is Ludicrous facades that would be appropriate and decision to ban the display of the Town There’s no better time to shop down more than amply demonstrated by Mayor consistent with the surrounding area Menorah Several other citizens were town Westfield than this holiday season McDermott. Editor's Note: The following is o cops strict prohibition of religious symbols. The overall concept of the plan that And soon, there w ill be no better place to als«» prepared to express their own feel I didn’t originally vote for the Mayor of ii letter sent to Westfield Mayor Ore- let's now look at this from another the council is reviewing if* as follows: ings of outrage at this event park as well Under a plan released this I frankly don't know if I'll do so in the jforv & Mi/Vmioff. perspective It we were to visit the homes !1h* first proposed parking structure to week by the Mayor's Parking Advisory Fortunately. Mayor McDermott, in a future, but I w ill be the first to admit that • • • • • ot 100 |\*r\ons of the Jew ish, Hindu. Mus­ he built under the committee’s proposal Committee, a three-stage approach to display of character, courage and states­ l was hasty in reaching a negative opin­ lim, or Buddhisi faiths, how many *.k> you would he sited on tin* existing municipal This letter is concerning your deci­ increasing parking capacity has been manship. announced that, upon further ion concerning his character and mo­ suppose would he displaying tive.se "tradi­ lot located behind the Rialto Theatre. sion not to allow the placement of a proposed that is designed to ensure more reflection and consultations with mem­ tives Quite simply. I was wrong Mayor tional symbols of fin* holiday season"? So Tw o hundred new parking spaces would Menorah on municipal property While convenient parking in Westfield at no bers of the clergy ami many citizens. he McDermott has acted honorably ami in much tor the universal ami secular nature be created in u two-story structure, with I am firmly in favor of the separation of cost to the taxpayer. had reconsidered his earl’ier decision. conformity with the highest values of of decorated treat ami w reaths priority lor these spaces given to down church ami state. I also believe there is For the last eight months, the Mayor's My onginal remarks, therefore, became our town and our natitw I will always he Personally. I love Christmas trees und town employees great value in not only allowing but also Parking Adv isory Committee, comprised moot. grateful to him. sincerely hope that the resolution of this The committee's analysis found that celebrating our religious, ethnic and cul­ of more than 25 Westfield volunteers One of the princ ipal and \ ital qualities Robert J. Rainer situation does not require the removal of relocating employees to a designated lot tural heritage and diversity from throughout the community, has of true leadership is the ability and w ill* Westfield any Christmas decorations on town prop­ would free up key parking spots through­ However, if it is the town's decision to researched and evaluated downtown erty. I see no conflict with the spirit of out the downtown. Vhc second phase ban uniformly the placement of reli parking capacity. I am very proud of the Constitution in recognizing that cer­ parking structure would be built on the gious symbols on municipal land, then these individuals and the tremendous tain symbols have importance to signifi­ municipal lot known as the 1 raderx Joe's Kudos to Wilson Principal And PTA so be it What 1 find ludicrous is your energy they have dedicated to this chal­ cant portions of our |Hipulution, but we lot or lot I and K, which is located characterization of the "holiday trees lenging assignment. must he sensitive to all of our citizens. between Him Street and Prospect Street. and w reaths" that have been erected as I am confident that they have effec­ For Increasing Safety Of Playgrounds Perhaps the town could consider the A two-story, 2(H) parking space structure "traditional and secular symbols of the tively met the mission put before them, establishment of a "Diversity Park" is also recommended at this site. Th t I would like to thank the Principal of mated over 205.850 children in the U S holiday season." with no religious con­ to propose a remedy that would meet the where all legitimate religious, ethnic Prospect Street side would include resi­ Wilson Hlementary School. Dr. Andrew receive treatment in hospital emergency nection. increased demand for parking for shop­ and cultural groups could share their dential space consistent w ith the neigh­ Pem . the Wilson School P TA board, rooms tor playground related injuries. Adm ittedly, decorated trees and pers, commuters and downtown employ­ vulued symbols and traditions Until then, borhood while the Kim Street side has and local landscaper Craig Stock for O f these injuries, approximately bH per­ wreaths are a relatively recent phenom­ ees without increasing the financial bur my suggestion is to light the Menorah! the option of some retail space. increasing the safety of Wilson School's cent involve falls to the surface. enon in human history and have little or den on the town’s taxpayers. Their find Finally, the demand lor more com­ playgrounds by increasing the depth of Therefore, protective surfacing under no theological significance, except per Marty Silverman ings, including the need for 900 new muter parking spots hus been considered loose till mulch surrounding the equip and around all playground equipment is haps to a practicing Druid. However, Westfield spaces, and their recommended taxpayer- as well by the udvisory committee. A ment. a critical safety factor on all playgrounds let’s apply the "reasonable person" test friendly approach to achieving this goal, new structure that would provide for 500 I would also like to thank the parents I am very thankful to Dr Perry, the PTA to this situation. has been the topic of discussion during additional commuter spaces would be who volunteered their time on a Satur­ board, and Mr. Stock, who acted swiftly Ask any reasonable person living in Thumbs Down to Town our last council meetings. constructed on the south side of the day morning, in the rain, to help spread and effectively in regards to this matter. Westfield in the year 2(X)I. "What do we The committee has recommended (he For Poor Advisory Westfield train station. additional mulch onto the two play­ I have encouraged my daughter to gel call an evergreen tree decorated with udoption of a progressive construction A combination of residential and re­ grounds. My daughter suffered a com­ back on tin* school equipment and play. colored lights and displayed in the month plan that would eventually create three On Flu Shot Availability tail space would be incorporated into pound fracture of her left tibia last spring Accidents will happen, but hopefully of December?" Unless that person has new parking structures. Key to this con­ Three thumbs down for the Town of this structure that would not only pro­ due to a fall while playing on the school due to the efforts of all involved, the recently emerged from a cave or landed struction effort is a proposed public- Westfield und their poor performance in vide an added benefit for commuters, equipment during recess injuries will be mimmali/ed. from Mars, the answer will almost cer­ private partnership that would ensure advising of flu shot availability Three but would also enhance the town’s ongo­ According to the National Program of tainly he. "a Christmas tree." that these structures could lx* financed at Ingrid MeKinlev thumbs up for Drug Fair and their flu ing effort to improve the Central Avenue Playground Safety, falls from eight feet Further, ask the same reasonable per­ no cost to the taxpayer. shot service. Well advertised and well business district. onto dirt is the same as a child hitting a Westfield son to define "Christmas," and their an­ Tw o of the three parking structures done on the store level. The committee has provided the town brick wall traveling 30 mph It is esti- swer will probably include some refer­ would provide lor new ground level re­ council with a rational and reasonable ence to the Christian holiday that cel­ Mark Scherer tail space along with residential housing approach to meeting the parking capac­ ebrates the birth of Jesus. So much for the Westfield which would not only work to offset ity issue that has challenged this com­ construction costs, but would also pro­ Mayor McDermott Is Being Insensitive munity for muny years. It maximizes vide lor an ongoing revenue source as parking capacity in three key locations, new tax ratubles. In addition, emphasis To Religious Diversity In Westfield Many Traffic Perils in Westfield hut minimizes the cost of this benefit to the town. I look forward to a thorough If Mayor McDermott chooses to dis­ by ignorance Call for Prompt Remediation See it all on the Web! review of the committee’s recommen­ play symbols of one religion on our tow n The story of Hanukkah is of one group dations by the town council and for the property, let’s have an informed public telling another (among other things) This is an open letter to the Westfield needs to he marked more* clearly, us does www.goleader.com ongoing input of each and every inter* debate on that policy. What insults me which symbols they should worship. Police Department. As a resident. I am coming from Broad Street. There should ested town resident. about his policy, outlined in last week's Mayor McDermott has given us another fed up with the blatant lack of respect for he Hashing lights telling oncoming mo­ Westfield Under, is his claim that a Hanukkah story by his insensitivity to basic driving luws here. I have a two- torists (in both lanes) "Yield to traffic in "decorated" tree and wreaths are secular the religious diversity in our town. year-old son and we drive, walk and bike the circle." The big, red signs (hut say . symbols of everyone's holiday season 1 hope that next year, when determin­ through tow n daily. It is astounding how "Yield" don’t work Mayor McDermott should visit local ing how our town will celebrate all the dangerous it has become. Some prob­ Red Lights — I was taught that red churches and synagogues to learn which many holidays which fall in December, lems that need to be addressed: lights mean "Stop." The lights at Cen- holiday symbols go with which religion. the Mayor will make a more informed Speed Limits I live on u stretch of tral/South Avenues anil Fast Broad I am happy to enjoy the symbols of my choice. Summit Avenue that has gone through a Slreet/North Avenue are ridiculous. The Christian friends' holiday and enjoy be­ metamorphosis and become a N ASCAR light turns red and three or four cars ing included in their celebrations, but l Mullurv Sult/man track. Recently there was another ueci- Westfield continue through. Why bother with the am not happy to have my religion diluted dent here that required an ambulance. light if it is not going to he enforced? Crosswalks You took the time to I have inspiration for the police to place the bright orange "Yield" pylons address these issues: Revenue. Put pa­ uotjm|nsuo3 A /(ilBJaqx (Incur) * in front of them, now enforce them. I trol cars in the circle and at one or both Reader Questions Town Practices Since stand at uny of the crosswalks in town of the traffic lights. Have an officer walk s i u d d u o j ) um qsa'] / A b q *. S3l|llUE.l / S|U33S3|OpV * with my son and watch as people speed a heat up Hast Broad and look out for Funds Raised for Parking Seem Wasted through. They don’t care, or they don’t jaywalkers. Patrol my block during morn­ know about the law. Teach them. ing und afternoon rush. It will add up. j u a i u m o j i 8 m q / |oqoa|v ~ S3|dna3 / |BnpiAipu|» Several years ago. the parking fee was A ticket blit/ came with people com­ Jaywalking From the top of East Imagine crossing the street with a two- raised from 10 cents to 15 cents per hour. plaining about the police. They are do­ Broad (at North Av enue) to M indowaskin year-old and praying that oncoming cars The accumulated funds were to be used ing their job. Then, the state enforced a Bark, there are eight crosswalks. Of these, pay attention to the signs. Should l be for construction of parking facilities. rule that eliminates 21 parking places. six are monitored by police officers or u scared when doing this or when driving Now. I read that the town removed Next, it went from 15 cents to 25 traffic light. People still doq’t use them, through the Westfield Circle? It’s danger centre A ll proceeds were for the above money from the parking fund for a fiscal t hey run out from behind car* across, the ouil uml irresponsible not only on behalf of iipaiiking' facilities. The 1990s brought mituukfr Will thin money be replnoed? miik((e tir(hc\ireet. One scary fact: a lot the drivers, hut if it’s not addressed, also on renewed talk about the parking facili­ Don't hold your breath. of people do it with their children. the police. Please do something. ties. The funds, however, did not seem to We are also approaching the holiday The Westfield Circle — Coming into Patrick Cerrla season. Will the meters be covered for a be available even with the two increases. the circle on South Avenue, into Westfield, Westfield Nobody seems to know’ where the while like in other towns? Again, don’t money went. The answer was to raise the hold your breath. rate from 25 cents to 50 cents per hour. Alfred W. Kiker, .|r. The lime was extended three hours more. Westfield Dining R oom Sets McDermott Should Not Insult Our m In-Stock for Intelligence; Call It a Christmas Tree

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SCOTCH PLAINS - On Tuesday. Moderator of the Women's Associa­ December 11. at noon, ihc Twelve () tion of Willow Grove, w ill conduct a Clock Club and the Willow Grove brief annual tnecling after lunch on Presbyterian Church Women's As­ December 11. during which officers sociation will co-host a Christmas for the coming year will be installed Luncheon and Program downstairs In addition. Marcs Luhctta, Mis­ in (he church's Ryno Hull. sions Chairwoman, will collect lay­ The program w ill feature Faye ette items for the boarder babies at Monroe, a musician from Scotch Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­ Plains who w ill play Christinas car­ ter in Plainfield. ols on the bells. W'illow Grove Church is loculcd at A ll senior men and women in the 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains Scotch Plains. Fanwood, Clark. and is completely handicapped-ac­ Westfield. Garw ood, Colonia and cessible. , Rahway area are invited to participate. The Twelve O'clock Club q, a Reservations are requested as soon social group comprised o f area Chris­ as possible. Interested individuals arc- tian senior men and women who asked to call the church office at (9081 meet at W illow Grove monthly. f 232-5678 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 For more information on the club, p.m., or Alice Kalh. Reservations please call Sylvia Ballatt of Westfield Chairwoman, at (908) 232-6813. at (908) 232-4606 or Jane Clauservof Fanwood at (908) 889-8751. For fur­ Miss Megan Lee Pray and Kei.h Retort Middleton J « nnlf' r Ann H a m k Arlene Miller of South Plainfield, ther details about (he W illo w Grove W omen's Association, please uall Firefighter to Discuss Arlene M iller at (908) 756-621(1. Jennifer Min September 11 Impact Miss Megan Lee Tray Genealogy Resources At Holy Trinity Event Of Latter-Day Saints To Wed “Keith Middleton To Marry “Brian A. £ WESTFIELD — "No Greater Love, The Story of Engine 4 Ladder To be Spotlighted Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pray of School, the bride-elect was awarded Barbara and Michael Giambalvo Giambalvo, Architect, and is pursu­ 15," will be presented on Monday. W ESTFIELD — Development and Westfield have announced the engage­ a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art and of Fanwood have announced the en­ ing a master's degree in psychology. December 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the use of the wide-ranging family history ment of their daughter. Miss Megan English from Moravian College in gagement of their daughter, Jennifer Her fiance, also a graduate of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church resources of the Church o f laitler-Duy Lee Pray, to Keith Robert Middleton. Bethlehem, Pa., in 1995. Ann Giambalvo, to Brian Anthony Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, in Wcsilield. Saints ( L D S ) will he examined through He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miss Pray worked as a graphic Hayeck. He is the son of Shirley and received a degree in criminal justice Firefighter Danny Baron of En­ a computerized presentation for mem­ Middleton of Parrish. Ha. designer for Calvin Klein Cosmetics Michael Hayeck, also of Fanwood. from Kutztown University in Penn­ gine 4 Ladder 15 in Lower Manhat­ bers and guests of the Genealogical A 1991 graduate of Westfield High and is currently employed as a buyer/ The future bride, a Scotch Plains- sylvania. He is employed by the tan belongs to a company that lost 14 Society of the West Fields. planner for Amcrsham Biosciences Fanwood High School graduate, Union County Sheriff's Office in of its 40 firefighters while respond­ The program, which is open to the Holy Trinity Seniors in Piscataway. earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elizabeth as an Investigator. ing to the terrorist attacks of Septem­ public, w ill take place at I p.m. on The future bridegroom graduated Psychology from Monmouth Uni­ A wedding is planned for May of ber 11 at the W orld Trade Center. Th u rsd a y, Decem ber 13, at (he Post Holiday Events in 1989 from Seaford High School in versity. She is employed by Michael 2002. He serves as Liaison to the fami­ Westfield Memorial Library, 550East W ESTFIELD - The Senior Social Seuford, N.Y. He received a Bach­ lies of the fallen and w ill provide Broad Street in Westfield. C lu b o f the Holy Trin ity Roman elor of Science Degree in Packaging Connor Stephen Interfaith Singles insight into the events of that day, as Shelley M. Beckstrand will he the Catholic Church of Westfield will Science Design from Rochester In- well as its aftermath. presenter. He and his wife, both ge­ meet on Monday, December 10, at Reveal Meetings slitute of Technology in Rochester, “Bom to “W afsfes The firefighter's appearance will nealogy trainers, arc the chief L D S 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium/audito- N .Y .. in 1993. During December he sponsored by the Westfield Family History Advisors for" the rium of the elementary school for the Mr. Middleton is employed as a Donna and Timothy Walsh of Knights of Columbus as part of a northeast area from the Maritime annual catered Christinas luncheon. Production Supervisor ai Amcrsham Westfield have announced the birth W E S T F IE L D - Interfaith Singles, series addressing the spiritual as­ Provinces in Canada throughout New The following Monday, Decem­ Bioscicnces in Piscataway. of their son, Connor Stephen Walsh, a support group for single adults over pects of September 11. The program England and the coastal states south ber 17, a trip is planned to the A wedding is planned for May in on Friday, October 12, at Overlook age 45. holds weekly discussions on will be free and open to the public. through Delaware. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for a Westfield, with a honeymoon in St. Hospital in Summit. successful single living. Christmas program. Lucia. 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NJ 0/090 ------(901) 223*4900------W atihunu C ommunications, Inc. Pciuicaiion d i r |A lllrivlftrlh tcnhrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plaint - Kanwood Thursday, December 6, 2001 Page 7 Chanukah: A Brief History Immaculate Heart of Mary H) KAHHI I.KVI HI Ol K up the Jews and forcibly compelled Spruff, »» ffc » , . « , « |„*, . « IV rum them to make offerings. As To Hold Advent Retreat Ii was in the time o f the Second Antiochus’ troops tightened their grip Temple in Jerusalem, 138 B C E , lhai on the nation, the Jews seemed inca­ WESTFIELD "A Taste of Si of daily liv mg the events took place w hich we com ­ pable o f resistance. lence" will be the theme of an A d There will he two series o f ses memorate each year at Chanukah It was in the small village of Modin, vent Retreal to he held from Sunday sions. The evening sessions w ill tv time. a lew miles east of Jerusalem, that a lo Tuesday, December 9 to II. at the held Sunday through Tuesday at 7 30 , The Jewish people had returned to single act of heroism turned the tide Immaculate Heart ol Mary Roman p in . and will close with a eelebra the land of Israel front the Rahylonian of Israel's struggle, and altered her Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. tion ol the Eucharistic Liturgy on tin Exile, and had rebuilt the Holy destiny for all time. Muttityahu, pa­ The Retreat w ill he guided by the ev ening of December 11 The mom Temple. But they remained subject triarch of the priestly Hasmonean Reverend Curl Arico, Vice President ing sessions will he held Monday to the domination of imperial pow­ clan, stepped forward to challenge of the Contemplative Outreach M m ami Tuesday beginning w ith morn­ ers— first, the Persian Empire, then the Greek soldiers and those who istry. He w ill lead participants in ing Mass al 9 a,m, later, the conquering armies of acquiesced to their demands. Backed praying with scripture and using the Ihe Advent Retreat is designed to Alexander the Great. Upon the death by his five sons, he attacked the practice o f centering prayer as a part give participants the opportunity to o f Alexander, his vast kingdom w as trixips, and destroyed the idol. With reflect on then Catholic faith and divided among his generals. After a a cry o f "A ll who are with God, Willow Grove to Hold renew parish spirit in an atmosphere power struggle that engulfed all the follow me!" he and a courageous ol Christian fellowship. nations o f the Middle East. Israel circle o f partisans retreated to the Annual Advent Festival A ll sessions will be held al the Tound itself under the sway of the hills, where they gathered forces to SCOTCH PLAINS - The 23rd Immaculate Heart ol M ary Church, Scleucid Dynasty— Greek kings who overthrow the oppression of Annual Advent Festival w ill be held located al 1571 South Martine Av S O U N D S O F T H E SKA,SON...Christmas camllng by members uf the Re­ reigned from Syria. Antnx'hus and his collaborators. deemer Lutheran Church in Westfield eontinues ihis year at the corner of Elm at the W illo w Grove Presbyterian enue in Scotch Plains. There is no ' Tho ugh at first, the rule of the The army of Muttityahu. now un­ and Q uim by Streets, where the To w n Bank Is located. Harmonizing last Church in Scotch Plains on Sunday. charge. For more information on Ihe Seleucids was rather benign, there der the command o f his son Yehuda December, pictured left to right, are: Susan l.oeser. Dong Kelly, (iretchen December 9. from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advent Retreat, please call the Par soon arose a new king. Antiochus IV, Maccabee, grew daily in numbers Dnmhro, 1'att Kelly, Pastor Paul Kritsch and Sooja Burkett. The public is Various activities are planned for ish Office at (908) 889-2100. who was to wage a bloody war upon and in strength. W ith the Biblical invited to join the carolers on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. all ages and nursery care w ill he the Jews— a war that would threaten slogan. "W ho is like unto Thee. O available in the Children’s Ark. Haniikkah Party Set both their physical lives and their G od." emblazoned on their shields, Between 4:30 and 5:40 p.m., vqry spiritual existence. they would swoop down upon the ‘Walking the Bible’ Author people may decorate gingerbread For Senior Adults * The Holy Temple was invaded, Syrian troops under cover of dark­ houses and Christmas cookies, work SCOTCH PLAINS The Jewish desecrated, and robbed of all its trea­ ness and scatter the oppressors, then on holiday crafts, hang wreaths on Community Center (JC C ) of Central sures. Vast numbers of innocent return to their encampments in the To Appear at JCC Event doors and help trim the large Christ­ New Jersey. W ill Jewish ( 'omniunily people were massacred, and the sur­ hills. O nly six thousand strong, they mas tree adorning the Sanctuary. Campus, located at 1391 Marline vivors were heavily taxed. Antiochus defeated a heavily armed battalion SCOTCH PLAINS - The Jewish Bible: A Journey by Land through Soup, rolls, beverages and cookie Avenue in Scotch Plains, will hold placed an idol of Zeus on the holy Community Center (JCC) of Central of forty-seven thousand Syrians. the Five Books of Moses," takes read desserts will be available downstairs its annual Hanukkuh Party on l ues altar, and forced the Jews to bow Enraged, Antiochus sent an even New Jersey w ill present a Scholar for ers on a 10,000-mile trek through the in Ryno Hall at 5:45 p.m.. and people day. December 11, from 10:30 a.111 before it under penalty of death. And larger army against them and in Ihc a Day program, featuring author Middle East, connecting Biblical sto­ may also bring theirown sandwiches. to 1:15 p in. he forbade the Jewish people to ob­ miraculous, decisive bait le at Bet Tzur. Bruce Feiler, on Sunday, December ries lo their actual sites. A l 6:30 p.111.. Sandra Kling will Open to the senior adult coniniu 9, at 10 a nt. at the W ilf Jewish serve their most sacred traditions, the Jew ish forces emerged victorious. This program, co-sponsored by lead attendees in a fun rendition of nity, Ihe event will once again lea such as the Sabbath, and the rite of From there, they proceeded on to Com m unity Cumpus, located at 1391 area synagogues and Jewish agen­ "The Twelve Days of Christmas." lure entertainment hy Mark Levy of circumcision. Jerusalem, where they liberated the Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. cies. is made possible by a Jewish after which a brief worship program California. Mr. Levy specializes in In every city and town, altars were city and reclaimed the Holy Temple, Mr. Feiler’s book, “Walking the Continuity Grant from the Jewish about the Christmas story, along with Judaic folk music, as well as singing erected with statues of the Greek They cleared the Sanctuary of the Federation of Central New Jersey. Christmas caroling, will he held in in Yiddish, Hebrew and l.adino. lie gods and goddesses. Soldiers rounded idols, rebuilt the altar, and prepured to Torah Center Plans The lecture is free ami open to the the Sanctuary. “Silent Nighi" w ill he has performed as a cantorial soloist resume the Divine Service. community. sung at 7:25 p.m. and has lectured about Jew ish music, A central pan o f the daily service Chanukah Festivities For further information, please call Interested individuals are asked lo history and theory. A kosher meal ol Westfield Newcomers in the Temple was the kindling o f the WESTFIELD - The Union Susan Lemennun at (90S) 889-88IX), call the church office at (908) 232- brisket and potato latkes w ill be Post Holiday Events brilliant lights of the Menorah. Now, County Torah Center, located at extension no. 205. 5678 or Barbara Couphos at (90S) served after the performance. with the Temple about to be rededi- 418 Central Avenue in Westfield, 322-7892, as soon as possible, so the To confirm plans to attend or for W ESTFIELD - The Westfield cated, only one small cruse of the will host a Family Chanukah Party Discussion Scheduled church will know how much food further information, please call Nan Newcomers Club has announced that pure, sacred olive oil was found. It on Monday. Decemher 10, from 6 and craft supplies are needed. Station at (908) 889-8800, extension its Social Committee's Annual Holi­ was only one day’s supply— and they to 8 p.m. On ’Ethan Frome’ W illow Grove is located at 1961 no. 207, hy Sunday, December 9. day Party, open to members and their knew it would lake more than a week To be held in the Westfield C o m ­ PAN WOOD - The public is in­ Raritan Road and is completely The cost is $4.50 lor members and spouses, w ill take place tomorrow, for the special process required to munity Room, the party will fea­ vited to participate in a book discus­ handicapped-accessible. $5.50 for non-members. Friday, December 7, at 8 p.m. at the prepare more oil. ture "Chaim and His Chanukah sion program at the Fanwood Memo­ Echo Lake Country Club in Undaunted, in joy and thanksgiv­ Show," with a traditional Chanukah rial Library on Thursday. Decemher Westfield. ing. the Maccabees lit the lamps of dinner, Chanukah gelt, dreidles and 13, at 7:30 p.m. COMING SEPTEMBER 2002! C lu b members and their families the Menorah with the small amount other festive activities. Librarian Ruth Ahnert will lead are also invited to a Santa Train Ride of oil. and dedicated the H oly Temple Chanukah will be observed from the discussion of “Ethan Frome,” on Saturday, December 8, at 1:30 anew. And miraculously, as if in con­ sundown on Sunday, December 9, written by Edith Wharton. Holy Trinity p.m. from the south side Westfield firmation of the power of their faith, through Monday. December 17. T o best participate, interested in­ bain station platform. Santa and Mrs. the oil did not burn out— and the The suggested donation is $10 dividuals are encouraged to read the Interparochial Claus w ill appear, and there w ill be flames shone brightly for eight full per adult and $5 per child. Reserva­ book before the meeting date. Cop­ gifts and treats for the youngsters. days. tions are preferred but not required. ies are available at the library, lo­ S ch o o l - The Dinners Committee’s “Ladies The following year, our Sages of­ For further information or a free cated al North Avenue and Tillotson Night O ut" w ill take place on Tues­ ficially proclaimed the festival of Chanukah Guide, please call the Road. For more information, please day, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chanukah as a celebration lasting Torah Center at (908) 789-5252. call (908) 322-6400. Mountainside Acquaviva Della Font in Westfield eight days, in perpetual commemo­ Campus and w ill include a gift exchange. ration of this victory over religious UNICO Helps Support Westfield Churches The club’s Community Service persecution. Chanukah focuses Committee is looking for members largely on the meaning of civil liber­ Community Access Set Holiday Party • 3 AND 4-YEAR-OLD PROGRAMS interested in “ adopting" local fami- ties and religious freedom and the THROUGH FULL DAY KIN»Ef®ARTEN W ESTFIELD-The annual Holy ''fiitfttyjtfdVitfc’thim with gifts during Menortih is a universal1 tyrriHol Of fhe - New Year’s Eve Bash Trinity and St. Helen’s Roman the upcoming holiday season. triumph o f freedom over oppression, W ESTFIELD - The Westfield • MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED Catholic Church Christmas Party For more information about the o f spirit over matter, of light over Chapter o f U N IC O has made a dona­ w ill be held on Thursday, Decem­ To be located at Our Lady o f Lourdes club, or any of these events, please darkness and has served as a source tion to help Com m unity Access U n ­ ber 13, beginning at noon at St. RC Church, M ountainside call Carrie Votta at (908) 389-9248 o f this message for nearly twenty- limited host its annual New Year’s Helen's Parish Center, located at or Renee Cox at (908) 233-5605. two centuries. Eve party on Monday, December 3 1. | Through the donations of organi­ 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. Call for Information * . zations such as UNICO, Community A Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long g t . Holy Trinity Interparochial School - 1 Access Unlimited is able to continue will be included. Participants arc Open House Announced 336 First Street, Westfield to provide support services to dcvel- asked to bring a “brown bag lunch" opmentally disabled adults and at- and refreshments w ill be served. 908 233-0484 For JCC Maccabi Games risk youth to enable them to live as A ll are welcome to attend. productive citizens of Union County SCOTCH PLAINS - The Jewish sponsored by Coca-Cola, will be held communities. Community Center (JCC) of Central in Montreal. Canada, and Massachu­ U N I C O is an Italian-Am erican New Jersey w ill host a JC C Maccabi setts from August 18 to 23. service organization based upon the Games Open House on Tuesday. Sports this year may include boys' principle of “Service Above Self." December 18. between 7 and 9 p.m. basketball, soccer and baseball, and Its projects include fundraising for All Jewish teenagers, ages 13 girls’ basketball, soccer and softball. scholarships, mental health, Cooley’s through 17 (as of August I, 2002) Co-ed individual sports may include anemia and community organiza­ interested in competing in a sport in bowling, swimming and tennis. These tions. the 20th Anniversary of the J C C events are enrollment dependent. For more information about C o m ­ Maccabi Games are welcome, along For more information about the munity Access Unlimited or to find with their parents. Every teen who Games, please call Delegation Head out how to become involved, please attends the Open House w ill be en­ Rebecca Rice at (908) 889-8800. call Information and Referral Coor­ tered in a free "Sports Raffle." extension no. 219, or e-mail to dinator Natosha Scruggs-Herbert at The 2002 JCC Maccabi Games, [email protected]. (908) 354-3040, extension no. 272.

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ACCREDITED BY JCAHO A Watchung Communk aiions. Inc. Pubijc ation Page 8 Thurtday, December 6, 2001 gri|f jllllfwtficlft lirnhpr mid THE TIMES of Scutch Maine Kenwood Dr. Alfred S. Cummin, 77, Senior VP; Louis Sand, 70, Computer Consultant; Was Chemistry Professor at Rutgers — t^bituaneg — Para-Rabbi With Temple Emanu-EI Louis Sand, 70, o f Westfield died nut Hill, Mass., Paula Singer of New Dr. Alfred S. Cummin, 77, of Dr. Cummin was a member of the James W. McCIoskey, 86, Was Executive; on Friday, November 30, at Overlook York City und Candice Singer of E u ­ Westfield died on Wednesday. No­ Chemists Club in New York City and Hospital in Summit. gene. Ore.; a sister, Carol Victor of vember 28, at Overlook Hospital in the Rutgers Club in New Brunswick. Served in Intelligence at Nuremberg TVials Bom in Philadelphia, he had been a Westfield, and four grandchildren. Summit. He also was a member of the resident of Plainfield before coming Funeral services were held on M on­ Bom in London, he had lived in Shackamuxon Golf and Country James W. McCIoskey, 86, of He ran bridge games for 20 years to Westfield 28 years ago. day. December 3, at Temple Emanu- C lu b in Scotch Pluins and the Glen Westfield died on Wednesday, No­ al the Westfield W om an’s C lu b Boston before relocating to Westfield Mr. Sand had been a computer con­ EI. Interment look place at B’nui Falls Country Club in Glen Falls, vember 28, at Union Hospital in and was the Director of the Dupli­ 35 years ago. sultant for several companies in New Abraham Memorial Park in Union N.Y. Union. cate Bridge Clubs in Westfield and Dr. Cum m in was a Senior Vice Jersey and New York City, then was Arrangements were under the di­ Surviving are his wife, Linda D. Bom and raised in Millbum , he Clark. He also (aught adult school President for Research and Develop­ self-employed in the same capacity rection of the Menoruh Chapels, at Cummin; a daughter. Cynthia had lived in Newark before coming Duplicate Bridge classes for many ment at the Borden Company in New for many years before retiring. He M illbum in Union. to Westfield in 1966. years. December 6. 2001 YorkCity,Columbus,Ohio, and Syra­ Cum m in Barrett of Rochester, N .Y .; was also a statistics professor at a stepdaughter, "tyra Rich of Co lum ­ Mr. McCIoskey had been the Vice Mr, McCIoskey was a member of cuse, N .Y. Montclair Stale University. President for Wesley, Winter and the American Contract Bridge He also was a chemistry and pack­ bus, Ohio, and five grandchildren. Mr. Sand received a bachelor’s de­ Janet Wagenblast, 68 Moore in Linden, a paper manufac­ I-cuguc and served on the State Board aging professor at Rutgers Univer­ The funeral was held on Friday, gree in accounting from Lehigh Uni­ Janet M. Wugcnblast. 68. of Scotch turing company, for 20 years before of the Bridge League Unit 140 of sity in N ew Brunswick. November 30, at Temple Emanu-EI versity in Bethlehem, Pa., and a master's Plains died on Friday. November 23, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor’s degree in in Westfield. Interment was at retiring in 1981. degree in business administration from at Overlook Hospital in Summit Earlier, he ran the Alberta Con­ He was predeceased by a son, Den­ chemistry and his doctorate from the Fairvicw Cemetery in Westfield. Montclair State University. Bom in Westfield, she had lived in nis J. McCIoskey. Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn, Arrangements were handled by struction Company with his father, He was active with Temple Emanu- Cranford for more than 60 years before Surviving arc und a master’s degree from the U n i­ the Higgins und Bonner Echo Luke building homes in EI in Westfield, where he served as a relrxating io Scotch Plains in 1994 his wife of 51 versity of Buffalo. Funeral Home in Westfield. Rahway, para-rabbi for several years and as­ Mrs. Wagenblast had been em­ CUdnMr S, 2001 years, Marie Westfield and sisted the clergy in performing rab­ ployed as a typesetter with Eastern Moore Union. binic duties. Typographies in Cranford for many McCIoskey; two Marjory Field Hogarth Mitchell, 82, He had also pre­ Surviving are his wife, Lucille Albert years prior to her retirement. sons, Kevin viously worked Sand; a son, Peter Sand of Winnetka, She was an Elder and Sunday McCIoskey of Member of Congregational Church for C B S and dur­ III.; four daughters, Am y Sand of Palm School teacher at the H oly Citrss ing the 1950s had Kutztown, Pa. and Springs. Calif., Thea Singer of Chest- Lutheran Church in Springfield. been the propri­ Brian McCIoskey Marjory Field Hogarth Mitchell, A memorial service was held on A 1950 graduate of Cranford High etor o f the Lake of Hoboken; a 82, formerly o f Madison, Conn., died Saturday, December I. at the First School, Mrs. Wagenblast served on Park Hotel in daughter, on Thursday, November 22, at Congregational Church in Madison. Marie W. Henry, 97 her class’s 45th reunion committee. Asbury Park. Maryann Saybrook Convalescent Hospital in Arrangements were under the di­ Marie W. Meiers Henry, 97,of Green Surviving are two sons. Bernhard Mr. McCIoskey McCIoskey of i; Saybrook, Conn. rection of the Swan Funeral Home in Brook died on Sunday, December 2, Wagenblast and Richard Wagenblast; served with the Westfield; (wo Bom in Ansonia, Conn., the daugh­ Madison, Conn. at the Greenbrook Manor Nursing and a daughter, Karen Santone; a sister, brothers, Patrick ter of the late John E. Field and Memorial donations may be made RehabilitationCcntmnGreen Brook. Doris Smith, and four grandchildren. A rm y A ir Corp in­ H. McCIoskey of Marjory Leetc Field, she had resided to the Depot Donation Fund (Senior Born in Westfield on November 5, A memorial service was held on telligence during Holiday City, in Cheshire, Conn., for many years Center), 9 Old Route 79, Madison, 1904, she resided in Green Brook for Saturday. December 1, in the H oly World War II. He Toms River, and 50 years. before m oving to Madison in 1978. Conn. 06443. Cross Church. December 8, 2001 served in the Eu- Stephen T. Mrs. M itchell was a graduate of Mrs. Henry, a homemaker, was a Arrangements were under the di­ ropean-African McCIoskey of member of the First Presbyterian Church Hillhouse High School in New Ha- rection of the Gray Memorial F u ­ Theatre, and was Minnetonka, in Dunellen for more than 50 years and ' ven, Conn, and Bradford Junior Col­ Regina E. Millar, 89 James W . McCioskev neral Home. 12 Springfield Avenue assigned to an in­ Minn., and two was a member of its Naomi Circle. lege in Massachusetts. Regina E. Millar, 89, of Westfield in Cranford. telligence unit at grandchildren. She was a member o f the First died on Wednesday, November 28, She also was a member o f the New December 6 2001 • the Nuremberg trials. A Mass of Christian Burial was Market-Dunellen Woman’s Club, 1 Congregational Church of Madison. at her home. He was a member o f Veterans of offered on Monday, December 3. at along with the Green Thumb Garden Surviving are three sons, John B om in Orange, she had lived in Anthony Chiaramonte Foreign Wars Post No. 7363 and of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Club and the Music Appreciation Hogarth of Durham. Conn., Richard Roselle before moving to Westfield American Legion Post No. 328, both in Westfield. Interment took place at Group, both in Dunellen, and the Anthony W. Chiaramonte, 75,'of Hogarth of Westfield and Charles 50 years ago. o f Clark. He was also an active mem­ Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Green Brook Senior Citizens. Fanwood died on Saturday. Decem­ Hogarth o f Bridgewater, and nine Mrs. Millar was a volunteer with ber of the Linden Rotary Club and Arrangements were under the di­ She was predeceased by her hus­ ber 1, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi­ grandchildren. the Center For Hope Hospice in Lin­ had served as ils President. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home. band. Albert Henry, in 1971; a son, cal Center in Plainfield. She was predeceased by her hus­ den, Children's Specialized Hospi­ Mr. McCIoskey graduated from 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Albert L. Henry, in 1987, and abrother. Bom in Brooklyn, he had lived in band, Philip L. Mitchell; her former tal in Mountainside and St. Helen’s Selon Hall Preparatory School in 1933 Memorial contributions may be George Meiers, in 1994. Plainfield before relocating to husband, G u y R. Hogarth; two sis- Catholic Youth Organization in and was a member of its Alumni made U) the Westfield Volunteer Res­ Surviving are a daughter, Lois M. Fanwood 43 years ago. ' ters, Elizabeth F. Willis and Eleanore Westfield. Association. cue Squad, 335 Watterson Street/ Golden of Green Brook; a son, Rich­ Mr. Chiaramonte had worked as a p F. Hubbard, and a brother, John E. She was predeceased by her hus­ A Life Master in Duplicate P.Q. Box 356, Westfield 07090 or to ard G . Henry ofYoung Harris, Gu.: 10 chemical engineer and systems ana­ > Field, Jr. band, Henry Millar, Sr., and two Bridge, he ran and was Director of a favorite charity. grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren lyst with Chevron Oil in Perth Am boy sons, Henry Millar, Jr. and David the Westfield Area Bridge Club. December 6, 2001 and eight great-great grandchildren. for 30 years. He left Chevron to man­ Millar. Services were held yesterday, age the "One Call System” in New Mary Hippert Surviving are two daughters, Wednesday, Decem ber 5, at the Jersey, a position he held unti 1 retiring Mary Hippert of Elizabeth died on Joanne M illar of Westfield and Janey James M. Cole, 56, Was Consultant; Munday Funeral Home in Dunellen. in 1991. Saturday, November 24, at her home. MillarofConventStation; four grand­ interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Surviving are his wife, Sue Born in Warsaw, Va., she had lived children and two great-grandchil­ Gave Training Programs to Managers Scotch Plains. Chiaramonte; a son, Robert A. in Westfield and Rahway before mov­ dren. Memorial donations may be made Chiaramonte; a sister. Anita Coleman, ing to Elizabeth 51 years ago. A Mass was offered on Saturday, James M . Cole, 56, o f Scotch Plains Services were held on Friday, No­ to the Green Brook Fire -E M S . 111 and a granddaughter. Mrs. Hippert was a self-employed December 1, at St. Helen’s Roman died on Tuesday, November 20, at vember 23, at the Higgins and Bonner Greenbrook Road. Green Brook The funeral was held on Tuesday, domestic worker in the Elizabeth Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter­ Morristown Memorial Hospital in Echo Lake Funeral Home in 08812. December 4, from the Memorial Fu­ area. ment was at Fairview Cemetery in Morristown. Westfield. December 6, 2001 neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Surviving are a daughter, Katheryn Westfield. A native of Upper Montclair, he Memorial contributions may be Fanwood. A Mass followed at St. Farmer; a stepson, Leroy Hippert, Arrangements were under the di­ had lived in New York C ity and made to Williams College, Shiela D. Brown, 45 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Jr.; a stepdaughter, Fredricka Hippert; rection of the Higgins and Bonner Parlin before moving to Westfield Williamstown. Mass. 01267; to the Shiela D. Brown, 45, o f Plainfield Catholic Church ;n Scotch Plains. four grandchildren, 12 great-grand­ Echo Lake Funeral Home in in I983. He relocated lo Scotch Fanwood Memorial Library or to the died on Tuesday, November 27, at Memorial contributions may be children and two great-great grand­ Westfield. Plains in 1994. public library of one’s choice. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­ made to the Fanwood Volunteer Res­ children. Memorial donations may be made A management consultant, he was December 6, 2001 ter in Plainfield. cue Squad, 218 Forest Road, Services were held on Wednesday, to the Center For Hope Hospice, 176 the owner of lames M . Cole Train- Born in Bluefield. W . Va., she had Fanwood, 07023. • November 28, in the Liberty Baptist Hussa Street, Linden 07036 or Help­ ing/Consulling, specializing in man­ December 6, 2001 lived in Fanwood prior to moving to Church of Elizabeth. ing Hands and Hearts, St. Helen’s agement, leadership and organiza­ Duane B. Kuklis, 42 Plainfield four years ago. Arrangements were handled by the Parish Center, 1600 Rahway Avenue, tional development programs for Duane B. Kuklis, 42. a lifelong Ms. Brown was employed as a cus­ George Tainsky, 82 Smith Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Westfield 07090. numerous major corporations. resident of Scotch Plains, died on December 6, 2001 December 6, 2001 tomer service clerk at A T & T in Murray George Tainsky, 82, of Elizabeth Previously, he had been Vice Presi­ Saturday, December 1, at his home. H ill for the past five years. Earlier, she died on Wednesday, November 28. in dent and Senior Training Manager al Mr. Kuklis was employed for five had worked at the Bargain Fair Furni­ the New Jersey Geriatric Center in Bankers Trust Company in New York years as a landscaper for Dave Bums ture Store in East Orange for 15 years. Elizabeth. in New York, where he co-authored Landscaping of Westfield. Surviving are twodaughters. Shakira Bom in Brooklyn, he had lived in Dooley Funeral Service, Inc> three behavioral simulations, recre­ A 1978 graduate of Scotch Plains- Brown and Rashanna A . Brown; her the Bronx. Teaneck and Scotch Plains ating the complex challenges execu­ Fanwood High School, he attended father, Horace Brown, Sr.; two broth­ prior to moving to Elizabeth. tives face in teambuilding. C aring & C ourteous Service to the Union County College in Cranford ers, Robert Brown and Horace Brown, Mr. Tainsky owned and operated Mr. Cole was responsible for de­ from 1978 to 1980 and Union County Jr., and a sister, Janice Brown. the Englewood Seafood Company in Cranford/W estfield Area Since 1913 livering these and other training pro­ Technical School in Union from 1980 The funeral service was held on New York City. grams to senior and mid-level man­ to 1982. Monday, December 3, at the Christian He was a United States Navy vet­ agers in the United States. Europe, He was a member of the Holy Fellowship Gospel Church in eran of World War II. Asia and Australia. Trinity Eastern Orthodox Church in Plainfield. Surviving are his wife, Helen Gross He served on the board of the Rahway. Arrangements were under the di­ Tainsky; two daughters, Renee Golush Financial Services Forum of the Westfield He was predeceased by his father, rection of the Judkins Colonial Home o f Westfield and Stephanie Tainsky American Society for Training and 556 Westfield Jacob J. Kuklis, in 1970. in Plainfield. Spelman of Santa Monica, Calif.; two Development and delivered presen­ Surviving arc his mother, Anna December 6, 2001 Avenue sons, Allan Tainsky of Santa Monica tations to three national A S T D con­ Mae Oneschuck Kuklis of Scotch and Michael Tainsky of New York 233-0255 ferences, as well as to the Manage­ Plains, and a sister, Diana Stahl of Use H. Schieni, 90 City, and three grandchildren. John L. Dooley ment Development Forum in New Somerset. llse H. Schieni, 90, of Union died Graveside services were held on York, the National Society of Bank A religious service was held yes­ on Monday, November 26. at her Manager Friday, November 30, in the Beth Js- Women and the Society for Human terday, Wednesday, December 5, al home. rael Cemetery in Woodbridge. Resource Management. the Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox B om in Germany, she had lived in Arrangements were under the di­ He was predeceased by his father, Church. Interment was at Hillside Irvington and Whiting before relocat­ rection of the Menorah Chapels at Robert A. Cole. Cemetery in Scotch Plains. ing to Union two years ago. M illbum in Union. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Arrangements were under the di­ Mrs. Schieni had been employed as December 6, 2001 Langer Cole; his mother, Helen M. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, a sales clerk at Fries Deli in Union for Cole o f Newtown, Pa., and a brother, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. many years before retiring. Cranford G. Alexander Cole of Drexel Hill, Pa. December 6, 2001 She was predeceased by her hus­ Liduina Gialanella, 92 218 North Avenue band, Jacob Schieni. in 1999. LiduinaGialanella, 92, ofWestfield 276-0255 Surviving are two daughters, died on Thursday, November 29. at C harles V. D ooley Loretta Rynar of Warren and Caroline the Westfield Center. Genesis D onate Y our Car 1. Schieni of Fanwood; a sister, Ruth ElderCare Network in Westfield. M anager Stromko of Union; two grandsons B om in Florence, Italy, she-had and three great-grandchildren. lived in Newark before moving to American Red Cross Funeral services were held on Westfield five years ago. + Wcstfield/Mountai reside Chapter Thursday, November 29, at the Me­ She was predeceased by her. hus­ morial Funeral Home, 155 South band, Aiphonso Gialanella. Help Can't W ait Avenue in Fanwood. interment fol­ A graveside service was held on lowed at Graceland Memorial Park in Call: 1-888-999-HEIP Monday, December 3, at the Gate of Kenilworth. 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Pumjcation IHiatfirlh lu-fitirr and THE TIMES of Scotch Claim nutwood Thursday, December 6, 2001 Pmge 9 C&ncepts & Thought Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Board Earns First Marking Period Honor Roll Announced Certification from School Boards Association SCOTCH PLAINS - The New PUins-Fan wood Board of Educa­ association's Board Member Acad­ Jersey School Boards Atsociation tion for earning ihe “Certified emy. By Principal O’Brien at Edison Intermediate (N J S B A ) has recognized the Scotch Board” designation through the Approxim ately t38 o f the slates W ESTFIELD - Principal Cheryl (4)2 school hoards have earned Cer­ u m iw m m u honor r o l l Allison Fleder Rachel Smith O'Brien of Edison Intermediate Lucy Fromtllng Sarah Jit. Lifer tified Board status. GRADEl 7 " M Studrnh School in Westfield has reported the J e w (iarfinkel Alan T«o School District’s Annual Report NJSBA’s Board of Directors is­ names of pupils placed on the Distin­ Claire Alhannr Nrha I imave Sarah Godfrey Lauren Weinstein sued the award to the Scotch Plains- guished Honor Roll and Regular Amy Aits/uler Nathan Margolin Kaitlin Gorman Colin Willard Fanwood Board of Education dur­ Honor Roll for the First Marking Erica trnnn rmulU r Pauline Martin Ben Karel Jennifer Zhu ing its November 16 meeting. Period, 2001-2002, in grades 6-8. Derek Anderson Erin McCarthy Mailed to All Westfield Homes T o earn the award, the school Kuitlyn Anncss (.corgtM Mlerswa WESTFIELD - The Westfield intendent of Schools Dr. William DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Philip Anton Katherine Morgan fiffirrr it r? Tadnm Public School district's 2000-2001 J. Foley, who acknowledged resi­ board completed in-depth program­ m ing specially designed by the (HAUL 6.--70 bndtim Krian Bayne Carolyn Mulvey Casey Ackerman Jill Ian Hobson Annual Report has been mailed to dents' support of education. NJSBA. The training addressed Jessica Anderson Neil liuske) Amy Behr Caitlin Murphy Eric Adams Alexander llodara every household in Westfield. Dr. Foley also noted that the conflict resolution, board-superin­ I mk1m > An hamhault Angela Kerins Matthew Hogen Stephanie Musat Katharine Anderson Julianne Hodges The brochure, which is entitled 2000-2001 school year was Emily Hregionn JefTrey Mysel Ken Baron Jadyn Kirna Kevin Anderson Benjamin Holt “OurChildren.. .Our Future, A Re­ marked by growth in student en­ tendent relations, strategic plan­ Beth Budnick Ojux Patil Kristen Boerstg Kaitlin Kominsky Charles Barber Erik Jacobsen port on the Westfield Public rollment and in student achieve­ ning, goal setting, self-evaluation, Christina ('lien Justin Petrillo Lauren Hrachman Alison Lambert Jessica Bender Kristopher Kagan Schools 2000-2001." includes stu­ ment as well. and conducting effective meetings. Kehii Browning I'oni Ma Kathryn Cronen Tara Picaro Lauren Bentivegna Alexander Kuo dent and staff accomplishments, If anyone has not received a “The members of Certified Tracy Dalton ShannaQuackenhush Nina Hrown.stone Julia Med/hitosa Norite Bercovicz Lindsay klcimuu test scores, and other factual in ­ copy o f the annual report in the Boards show extraordinary dedica­ Jennifer Danielsson Stephanie Raphael Lmmu Byer Michael Melillo Kurt Bieber Lauren Koepfler formation about the district. mail, please call the Office of tion to their responsibilities as board Kristen Dil/ell Danielia Regencia Thomas Layton Andrew ( ulvaruso Christopher Miller NikkM.ee Birdsey The publication also features an School/Community Relations at members, a sincere commitment to Scot I Camuto Caaty El Koury Jessica Riegel Kevin Block Rachael Louie So Miwa introduction by Westfield Super­ (908) 789-4463. their community's public schools, . .Ales Chaves Ariel Mone llizabvth Kal/on Melanie Schor Kvler Boyd Erin Mack Rachael Keeney Allison Simon and a firm belief in effective gover­ Kllen Chu Kavi Netrasali Sarah Brois Kaitlin McGovern nance of the public schools through Smgnatha Chu Scott Newman Lauren Finestein Jenna Skoller Michelle Catenacci Chelsea Mendoza . Catherine CogncUt Kllen O’Brlen Jason Frost Arielle Smelkinson Andrew Chaves Jessica Minsky Scholarships to Be Awarded the local hoard of education." stated Christina Cognetti Marissa Penh Kelly (ielber Caroline Stcller Raymond Chen Samantha Mooney N JS B A President Patti J. Pawling. Julie Daurin Stephanie Pinheiro Lindsay (ioldherg Satya Tagat Erin ( 'ooper Adam Nassirpour Andrew Goldman Julie Tiedrieh Nleli in Diep Michael Rediker \le\undra Cortese Victor Nolasco By Education Association , Alison Donohue Meredith Rivera Marissa Goldner Suzanne Torlello Samantha Coulson .lillian Olsen Union Catholic Pupils Sean Huger Jason Waks W ESTFIELD - The Westfield Both scholarship applications are Keriunn Dooley Austin Rolnick Ashley Cunningham Kara Petersen Kelly .Ann llausseguy Josh VNasserinan Education Association (W EA ) will available at the WHS Guidance De­ Katherine Douglas Rachel St. Lifer Arielle Dance Jessica Porter Lauded by Archdiocese Ylttg He award two $1,000 scholarships to partment and at W EA members' re­ . Connor Doyle Patrick Stanley Jonathan Wvintraub Christine Deserio Jason Rea llanu Kaplan Kathryn Werner high school graduates. Evan Einstein Jacqueline Sull Michael Diaz Kathryne Read spective schools throughout the dis­ SCOTCH PLAINS-The National Melanie Kuuflioid Ayn Wisler W E A President Michael Seiler will trict. John Kai/on Kelli Sullitan Surah Dobson Ameer Rogers Federation of Catholic Youth Min­ Valerie Keil George Xing present the scholarships during The deadline for both scholarships Hence Kerio I Jane Sullivan Dina Dondiego Sara Kotellu istry, the Catholic Youth Organiza­ James Kelly Awards Night, Thursday. June 6 .2(X)2 is Friday. February 15, 2002. . Evan Friedman Christine Tolias Tiffany Yang David Dunn Kristen Ryan Erika Kettleson at Westfield High School. Scholarship applications will be tion (C Y O ) Youth, and Young Adult Olympia Gagliotti Charles Tripp Caroline Yost Matthew Early Chelsea Saggio The W EA Scholarship Committee evaluated on a variety of criteria, Ministry office of the Archdiocese Kathryn (ialasso Julia Valentin Julia Korn Chloe Zeitounian Laura Fernandez Avsunta Santonastaso and the Executive Council w ill se­ including grades, S A T scores, in­ of Newark recognized outstanding Matthew (.elmetti Joseph ValMlobera REGUAR HONOR. ROLL Kyle Fleming David Schaffer lect a member of the Westfield High volvement in school-based activities leaders and youth during a special W iitiani (ieltzeiler Dylan Wallace -- Thomas Fringer Christina Sofka GRADE 7 92 Students School Class of 2002 for Ibis year's anil community services. Applicants Katie Goellner Alexander Wang Sarah Gerber Zal Splatter Liturgy for Youth Ministry. $I,(XX) award. will also have an opportunity to ex­ Joshua Grihltin Caitlin Whitlock Kiiudi Ackerman Colin Mackay Andrea Gordon Alyson Tieman Th e ceremony was held at the The Bany Judd Memorial Scholar­ press their personal opinions regard­ Elizabeth liarhuugh John Wilt Aubrey Amhindcr Lane Maloney Jessica Graham Thaddeus Walsh Basilica of the Sacred Heart in N ew ­ ship w ill be presented to a W E A ing education and technology. Jessica Hartner Cathryn Winchester Erik Anderson Addle Mantle Jessica Heo David Weinstein ark. Archbishop John Myers pre­ member's child w ho plans on continu­ Six finalists will he invited to a Jonathan Holt Matthew Wolski Jilliun Aronson Mary Anna McCabe Eric Hewitt Jacqueline Wendel sided over the event, which was John Attanusio Kevin McDermott ing their education at an unaccredited personal interview before ihe final Stephanie Zolayvar Mcaghan Higgins Tyler Whitlock held on October 28. Victoria Attanasio Daniel Melillo institution of higher learning. selection o f the scholarship recipi­ Samantha /.inker Union Catholic High School stu­ REGULAR h o n o r r o l l Tristan Bellolti Harrison Mercado ents. dent Robin Brumbaugh, the daugh­ GRADE 6 - 99 Students Thomas Howard Erin Moran Pirnw send lihitiilion I'rcw Nclcascs to: miclhllc^1 golcutlvr.com.' Funds for these scholarships are Joshua Hornstcin Keith Moran raised hy donations of the W E A ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rebecca Ackerman Suzanne Lorusso Mark Boyd Natalie Narotzky members. Diana Collins is Chair­ Brumbaugh, was Ihe recipient of Malcolm Allen Mitchacl Mahar Philip Buonocore Rachel Newberg woman of the W E A Scholarship and the Parish Youth Recognition Samantha Avis Rujmonda Maiiqi Meg Butt rick KimO'Donnell-Pickert the Barry Judd Memorial Scholar­ Award. Aipanda Barone JefTrey Manders Brian Checchio Roberto Olivares ship. Committee members include Robin is currently a sophomore Kyle Barry Hrvoje Markovic Justin Chu Cara Paulan Dr. James Moriarty, Frances Trees, Dennis Bartsch Pami Marks at Union Catholic, and a parishio­ Matthew I’lurroccu Sarah Pecker Janice Sheridan, Rosemary James Belidcr Michael Mathews ner of Christ the K ing C h u rch in Brian Corea Joseph Penc/ak Gagliardi, and Patricia Filiaci. Jeremy Bender Adam McCloskey H illside,______Eric Courtney Jarret Petrillo Dunieile Bercovicz Gillian McGovern Amanda Diuz. Cristina Poli/.zano Rebecca Bieber Evan Merkelson Nicole Dilienedetto Olivia Poinunn SUM IA MER RIM VY I)I)S James Boyle Holly Messina Daniel Dickson Vdric (Juackenhiish Mitchell Brouwer Montana Metzger Kelly Dolim Brittany Reyes Brittany Bryan Erin Miller Felicia Erlich Blair Rolnick 229 CHARLES STREEET Jennifer Calelio Anne O’Neill Kate Fallon Nathaniel Roquet W ESTFIELD, NJ, 07090 Gil Chapman Christina Obiajulu Jasmine Farmer George Russo (908) 389-0222 Patrick Clancv Mia Pafiimi Kaitlin Fleck Catherine Schultz, Brittany C'lemenkn Susannah Page-Katz Murisa l ortino Laura Schwab 5 Craig CognettF Michael Petrow Marlev Frankel John Sheehan ORAL CANCER ...... Did you (mow that In the United Slates 3 individuals are diagnosed with oral cancer 1 Klise Colusanti 'Evan Porch ' "ffvlfi’ i'rasfr 1,1 tYiiV-Tiihg SKfh? every hour? 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Brian Gibbons Danielle Sgalardi Timothy Jacob William Llhr Do you remember the last time you had a dental check up that included a thorough Joseph Greenaway Elizabeth Shannon Gerald Jakubovic Ted Vincett 'Julie Greener Evan Shapiro oral cancer screening? Allison Johnson Jacob Wasiak SUB-N-SODA...Wilson Elementary School in Westfield held its annual Nuh-n- Allen Gurdus Jordun Sharif Meredith Kender Brandon West Soda on the school grounds this fall. The event included a DJ, face-painting, If the answer to that question is more than 6 months ago, please do not delay your check up and oral cancer screening Diane Hagmann Zachary Skolnick Stephen Kielar Robert Whitehead games and dancing. Over 750 meals were ordered prior to the event, which Claire Harris Anna Smith Edward Lunger Charles Woehr included subs, hotdogs, chips and drinks. Organized hy co-chairwomen Kris OUR PATIENTS ENJOY THEIR VISITS AND LOOK FOWARD TO Salonia Henry Daniel Strauss Matthew Leonard Cassandra Wright Mench and Janine Berlin, volunteers worked hard to ensure a successful COMING BACKI Sha-Quun Herron Anthony Szwarc evening. Pictured, above, Andrea Greenspan hugs her daughter Caroline Joseph Linares Alexander Wronski Please call 908.389.0222 for an appointment or a tour of our practice. Thomas Hogaboom Alexander Tarlow during dinner. Alvssa Lund Jennifer Zulewski Maresa Hughes Angela Valles Alexandria Hurtt Brittany Van Sickle GRADE S - 32 Students The Westfield "Y" Danielle Infantino Nicole Venezia Sunita Merriman, D.P.S. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WE8TFIELD PLANNING BOARD T h « Wott»«W Planning Board will hava a Spacial Mealing on December 19,2001, In the Admlnlatratlve Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street. Weatfield. New Jersey at 8 00 p.m. to hear and conalder the following application 01-23(V) MICHAEL MAHONEY. (APPLICANT) SEEKS PRELIMINARY MAJOR CourtMy of the Wwt**k1 F Pr#v*r*on Burn., SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES FOR 513,533.541,545,553,557 AND 561 SERIOUS FIRE...Tht? Westfield Fire Department responded lo a structure fire ED G AR ROAD (B LO CK 2909, LO TS 4 01,10 01. 11.01, 12 01.13 02.13 03, Saturday at 7:43 p.m. at a single-family home at 215 Hyslip Avenue, in which 14 01. 15 01 AND 16 01) APPLICANT SEEKS TO RECONFIGURE THE two residents narrowly escaped. Upon their arrival, firefighters found heavy PROPERTY LINES OF 9 EXISTING LOTS AND IN SO DOING. CREATE 15 NEW LOTS (8 OF WHICH WILL BE NEW SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING LOTS) fire conditions on the first floor. The fire was declared under control within JO AN D 7 WILL BE REM AINDER LO TS W ITH T H E EXISTIN G DW ELLINGS T O minutes, though two Westfield firefighters sustained minor injuries while REMAIN ON THEM THIS APPLICATION INCLUDES IMPROVING AN UN battling the blaze. The fire, which caused extensive damage to the borne, IM PROVED P O R TIO N O F CO D D IN G R OAD Applicant seeks variances from SERVING THE COMMUNITY...During a recent swearing-in ceremony, three remains under Investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau. the following. Westfield firefighters were sworn in as new DeutenanLs, while four volunteers LIST OF EXISTING NONCONFORMING ZONING CONDITIONS: were sworn in as fire department recruits. Pictured, left to right, are: Lieuten­ ant Michael Ridge, firefighter Rick Jurgens, firefighter Karl Kelber, Lieuten­ Seotck Plains “Recreation Events PROPOSED LO T 4.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) ant Scott Miller, Lieutenant Michael Giordano, firefighter James Pfeiffer and Section 11 09E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard set firefighter Michael Skubish. Registration fo r the follow inn />">- Gentle Yoga, Mondays and Fri* back of 29 93 feet (E.F.Y.D ) Existing 30 14 feet uram\ will begin on December j for days. 12:45 to l:45 p.m., Towna Section 11 09E6of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires minimum side Scotch Plains residents House in Green Forest Park. The cost yard set back 10.0 feet. Existing 7.78 feet Guild Sale Today Firefighters Sworn In Mommy & Me classes, open for is $40 for residents and $45 for non­ Section 13.01G1B of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires accessory To Feature Items As Dept. Recruits, babies 6 lo 24 months old. Classes residents. structure side yard set back 5 00 feet. Existing 2 91 feet will be held on various days. The cost Senior Howling league. Fridays, PROPOSED LO T 10.10.1 (REMAINDER LOT) Shown on Television New Lieutenants is $75 for residents and for $80 for 9:30 a.m at Linden Lanes. There is a BERKELEY HEIGHTS - The non-residents. one-time registration fee of $5, paid Section 11 09E5ofthe Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires a front yard set W E S T F IE L D - Four Westfield back of 28 8 feet (E .F Y D) Existing 25 9 feet Runnells Specialized Hospital Volun­ Karate — Session 2, Tuesday s, for al die recreation office. The cost is volunteers were sworn in Novem ­ teer Guild will sponsor "Something ages 5 to 15. The class will be offered $ l .70 (ter game or $5.10 for three Section 11 09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires minimum side ber 27 as Westfield Fire Depart­ yard set back 10 feet. Existing 8.8 feet. Different," a sale featuring produets at different times, at a cost of $30 for games. Shoes are included. ment recruits. seen on television, from 8 a m. to 4 residents and $35 for non-residents. letters lo Santa. Section 13.01G1B of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires minimum Recruit firefighters Michael accessory structure side yard set back 5 feet Existing 2.48 feet p.m. today, Thursday, December 6, in Arts&Crafts, for children in grades A ll Seoleh Plains children are asked Skubish, James C. Pfeiffer, Rick the multi-purpose room o f the facility, 3 through 6. Tuesdays at various times. to write to Santa before Friday, De­ PROPOSED LOT 11.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) Jurgens and Karl Kelber attended 40 Watehung Way in Berkeley Heights. The cost is $25 for residents and $30 cember 21. He will answer all letters. Section 11.09E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard set the mandatory firefighting train­ The sale w ill include umbrellas, for non-residents. Letters should be addressed to: Santa back of 27 8 feet (E.F Y D) Existing 29 7 feet ing schools and were very active in Lin­ Claus. North Pole Delivery, Scotch tap lights, Orange G lo w -O x i Clean, Children \ bowling program. Section 11.09E6ofthe Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires minimum side responding to fire calls and in at­ den Lanes. A $10 registration fee is Plains Recreation Commission. 430 the Wonder M op, holiday tapestries yard set back 10 feet Existing 9 5 feet tending training programs. included wilh this program. Also, Park Avenue, Seoich Plains. New Jer­ and more. Checks, Visa and PROPOSED LOT 12.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) All recruits will undergo con­ there is a $6 fee to be paid weekly at sey 07076. MasterCard w ill be accepted. Section 11.09E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard set tinuous extensive training with the the bowling center. Bumper Bowling Radio City Tickets Are Slow O n "A part of every sale goes hack to back 27.9 leet (E.F.Y.D ). Existing 29.9 leet. fire department. is available for children 5 to 7 years Sale. the Volunteer Guild to improve the Section 11 09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires minimum side Three Westfield firefighters were old and regular bawling for those The Scotch Plains Recreation quality of life of our residents and yard set back iO feet Existing 4 9 feet also sworn in as new lieutenants on youngsters aged 5 lo 14 years. Commission will sponsor a trip to patients.” said Freeholder Deborah PROPOSED LOT 14.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) November 27. Firelighters pro­ Instrument Workshop, various Radio City Music Hall production of Scanlon, Liaison to the hospital’s classes and instruments will be of­ the Christmas Spectacular show on moted to Lieutenant included Section 11 09E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard set Advisory Board of Managers. fered for this program. Tuesday. December 11. The bus will back of 28.8 feet (E.F.Y.D). Existing 24.28 feet Michael Giordano. Michael Ridge For information about volunteer Sketching, for fourth through sixth depart from the Green Forest Park and Scott M iller, who have been Section 11 09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum opportunities with Runnells Hospi­ graders. Fridays, 4 lo 5 p.m., Brunner parking loi at 3 p.m. for a 5 p.m. side yard set back of 10.0 feet Existing 9.09 feet. assigned to the Fire Prevention tal, please call the Office o f Volun­ School art room. The cost is $30 for performance. The bus will return to Bureau. Section 13.01G1B of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum teer Services at (908) 771-5847. residents and for $35 for non-resi­ Scotch Plains immediately follow­ side yard set back accessory structure 5.0 feet. Existing 2.92 feef. dents. ing the show. PROPOSED LOT 15.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Senior Aerobics, Town House, The cost is $55 for Scotch Plains Section 11 09E5ofthe Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard set Green Forest Park. Mondays and Fri­ residents and S60 for non-residents. back of 25.7 feet (E.F.Y.D ). Existing 30.75 feet TOWN OF WESTFIELD days, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Please call the office at (908) 322- Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was introduced, cost is $5 for residents and $10 for Section 11,09E6of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum side read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting held December 6700. extension no. 221, for further yard 10.00 feet. Existing 6.91 feet. 4, 2001 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final passage on the 18m day of non-residents. details on the above programs. PROPOSED LO T 16.01.01 (REMAINDER LOT) December 2001, at 8.00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be Interested therein will be given Section 11 09E5of the Land Use Ordinance, Ordinance requires a front yard set an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance back of 27.5 feet (E.F.Y.D ). Existing 29.54 feet. Bernard A. Heeney Section 13.01G1B of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum Town Clerk side yard set back accessory structure 5.0 feet. Existing 2.13 feet. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. LIST OF NEW VARIANCES REQUESTED: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED LOT 4.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) CHAPTER 13, “MOTOR VEHICHLES AND TRAFFIC”, ARTICLE 1, SEC PUBLIC NOTICE 13-6, "STOP INTERSECTIONS” UNION COUNTY BOARO Section 11 .09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance, Ordinance requires minimum lot depth o1120.01eet. Applicant proposing 118.0 feet. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town ot Westfield of the County of Union, as follows: OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Section 11.09E1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot SECTION 1: That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Date Adopted: November29, 2001 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD area of 6,000 sq. feet. Applicant proposing 5,932 sq. feet. CHAPTER 13. "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", ARTICLE 1. SEC. 13-6, "STOP INTERSEC­ Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: November 29,2001 TIONS" by adding a section, place in the appropriate order of streets, alphabetized by first letter so Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ Public Notice is hereby given that the Section 11 09E2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot that the same shall read as lollows: area of 6,000 sq. feet within the first 120 feet of depth. Applicant proposing 5,932 ers has awarded a contract without com­ Union County Board ot Chosen Freehold­ sq. feet. Fourth Avenue and Benson Place petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com­ extraordinary, un3peciflable servtcepursu petitive bidding a3 a professional service or Pursuant to the ptovisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140 the intersections described below are hereby Section 11 09E10 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum ant lo N .J S A. 40A11-5(1)(a) This con­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ designated as Stop intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided herein. building coverage 20%. Applicant proposing 23.9%. tract and the resolution authorizing it is ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con­ Section 13.01 G 1B of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires for accessory INTERSECTION STOP SIGN(S) ON: available for public Inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board structure rear yard set back 5.0 feet. Applicant proposing 1.70 feet. Fourth Avenue and Fourth Avenue available for public inspection In the Office Benson Place (northerly approach) RESOLUTION NO.: 1101 -2001 of the Clerk ot the Board. PROPOSED LOT 10.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) (Amending Resolution No. 780-2000) RESOLUTION NO.: 1126-2001 SECTION II. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or Inconsistent, with any part of the AWARDED TO: Goodkind & O Dea. 60 AWARDED TO: EPICARE. Inc.. 111 Section 11.09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are In such conflict or inconsistent. depth 120.00 feet. Applicant proposing 118.00 feet. Feronla Way, PO Box 1708, Rutherford, Lana Avanue, West Caldwell, New Jersey SECTION III. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be New Jersey SERVICES: To provide consultation and PROPOSED LOT 11.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as SERVICES: For additional design ser­ in-service training in therapeutic crisis inter­ Section 11 09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or invalid. vices for Valley Road Bridge Replacement vention strategics to prepare RNs and CANS over Rahway River in the Township of Clark. tor new psychiatric unit, dept 120.00 feet. Applicant proposing 118.00 feet. SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the C O S T : In an additional amount of $74,659 PERIOD: 11/1/01-6/30/02 Section 13.01 G1B of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires accessory manner, provided by law. for a new contract amount of $325,617 06 COST: $16,000 structure rear yard set back 5.0 feet. Applicant proposing 3.94 feet. 1 T -12/06/01, The Leader Fee: $65.28 M, Elizabeth Genlevich M. Elizabeth Genievich PROPOSED LO T 12.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/06/01, The Laader Fee $22,95 f T - 12/06/01, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Section 11 .09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE depth 120.00 feet. Applicant proposing 118.00 feet. TOW N OF WESTFIELD Section 11.09E1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot area 6,000 sq. feet. Applicant proposing 5,900 sq. feet. Public Notice Is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was TOW N OF WESTFIELD introduced, read and passed on the firs* reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at Section 11.09E2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot a meeting held December 4,2001, and that the said Council will further consider the same Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance ot which the following is a copy was area of6,000 sq. feet within first 120 feet of depth. Applicant proposing 5,900 sq. for final passage on the 18th day of December 2001, at 8:00 p.m., In the Council Chamber, introduced, read and passed on the first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at feet. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street. Westfield. New Jersey, at which time and place a meeting held December 4,2001, and that the said Council will further consider the same Section 11.09E10 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows maximum any person who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning for final passage on the 18th day of December 2001, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber building coverage 20%. Applicant proposing 21.8% said ordinance. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. New Jersey, at which time and place PROPOSED LO T 14.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) Bernard A. Heeney said1 2345o%1nance° **int0r6Sted therein witl be 9iven an opportunity to be heard concerning Town Clerk Section 11.09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot Bernard A Heeney depth 120.00 feet. Applicant proposing 118.00 feet. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. Town Clerk Section 11.09E10 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows maximum lot A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TOWN oreVIHL UHUiriANtb NU. coverage buildings 20%. Applicant proposing 22.2%. PROPERTY INFORMALLY KNOWN AS 112 MADISON AVENUE IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD. A SPECIAL ORDINANCE TO AMEND SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2008 FOR Section 11 .0911 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum lot RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MINDOWASKIN PARK POND OVERLOOK coverage all improvements 50%. Applicant proposing 50.8%. W H ER EAS, the Town of Westfield is the owner of certain vacant undeveloped real AND GREGORY'S POND DAM, AND THE HIRING OF CONSULTANTS property formally known as block 101, lot 36 on the Westfield Tax Map, and informally known NECESSARY FOR STUDIES OF THE RESTORATION OF TAMAOUES PROPOSED LOT 15.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) as 112 Madison Avenue, Westfield: and PARK POND AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE MONIES NECESSARY THEREFOR. Section 11.09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot W HEREAS, this real property consists of one lot measuring approximately 5,000 square depth 120.00 feet. Applicant proposing 112.9 feet. feet, with the lot width measuring 50 feet and the lot length measuring 100 feet; and a s^lm v'sR D A ,N E D bV 'he T °Wn C0Llncil of ,he Tow n ol WasI,ieM It the County of Union Section 11.09E9 (12.104E) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows W H ER EAS, Needle Point Homes, LLC, the owner of real property that is contiguous to maximum floor area ratio 35%. Applicant proposing 35.7% this Town-owned real property, has petitioned the Town seeking to purchase said Town- owned property; and SECTION 1. That the following improvemems be made to the following facilities' PROPOSED LOT 16.01.1 (REMAINDER LOT) a. Reconstruction of the Mindowaskin Park Pond Overlook including spillway Section 11 09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot W H ER EAS, the Tax Assessor of the Town of Westfield has determined that the fair outlet works, overlook viewing area , lighting, historic architectural features depth 120.00 feet. Applicant proposing 107.0 feet. market value of this property is $105,000, based upon an estimated value of $21 per square restoration of plantings and all other work necessary and incidental to tho ' foot; and r ^ improvement. PROPOSED LOT 12.01.2 (NEW LOT) b. Reconstruction ofthe Gregory's Pond Dam at Woodmere Drive includino W H ER EAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:1 - 3(b)(5) authorizes the sale of municipally-owned land to 2 1 spillway, outlet works safety rail or fencing, restoration of plantings and all other Section 11.09E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot the owner of the real property contiguous to the real property being sold; provided that the depth 120.00 feet. Applicant proposing 9.6 feet. work necessary and incidental to the Improvement 11 property being sold is less than the minimum size required for development under the PROPOSED LOT 14.01.2 (NEW LOT) municipal zoning ordinance and is without any capital improvement Ihereon, and c. Hiring of consultants necessary to develop a p*an for the dredging and restoration of Tomaques Park Pond, including surveys, testing, costestimatesand all other Section 11.09E5 ot the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum lot W H ER EAS, N.J.S.A. 40A.12-13(b)(5) also provides that when there is more than one work necessary and incidental lo development ol the Plan. depth 120,00 feet. Applicant proposing 119.7 feet. owner with property contiguous to the property to be sold, that property shall be sold to the highest bidder from among all such bidders; and S E C T IO N It That all of the said improvements shall be made and completed under the The following waivers from the site plan requirements are also being supervision ofthe Town Engineer and in accordance with preliminary plans and sp iTtotto n W HEREAS, N .J.S . A. 40A: 12-13(b)(5) also providesthatthe municipally-owned property shall not be sold for less than the fair market value of said real property. ordiYiance n°W °n 'n ° ' th® Town En9inee' and are *>"* >7 made p ^rt^this SECTION DESCRIPTION NOW , TH E R E FO R E , BE fT O RD AIN ED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield 9.03L Location of proposed paved driveways - none - as follows: foHty^jeneraHLratkjn.*1 WOb< Sh8 *'66 und0da*fh 9.06J Bond Anticipation Notes oi said Tow n which shall not exceed in the a a a m n T °* b°ncls' Location o1 easements for gas, electric, tele­ and deliver a deed transferring said real property to the highest-bidding contigu­ amount the sum ot $324,000.00. Said notes shall bear Interest at a rate he™ Pnnc,Pal phone and cable service - all designed by utility ous property owner in exchange for a payment of not less than $105,000. companies. be determined within the limitations prescribed by law, and may be renewed trom n m a ? !Tay pursuantto, and within the limitations prescribed by said law. All matters w i t h ? « n ^ ! ^ mJ! 9.06K 3. The Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to prepare such deed and Topo contours for adjacent properties, the requisite contract, obtain such sianati tm* ervri ohm highest notes not determined bv thta nrdinwrv-** Ke. ~ t _ - " " respect to said adopted...... lesoiution to be hereafter 8.06L spot grades and floor elevations. Diddingcontiguous property owner in exchange for consideration Qf not less than 9.06M Street tree locations. SECTION VI. Not more than $1,000.00 ofthe sum to be raised by the issuance, ci 9.060 4. The deed shall provide that the property so transferred shall be merged into, and notes may be used to finance interest on obligation issued to finance such p S o J T ! ,h „ S L d Staging of Development. become a part of. the property already owned by the highest-bidding contiguous temporary or permanent, or to finance engineering or inspection costs and wh8't1er 10.05A5 Streets to conform to town standards. property owner, and shall not be developed separately. The deed shall also or to finance the cost of the Issuance of such obligations as provided in R S940A 2 a )® 8 contain a prohibition against any subdivision of the lot so created by the merger. 10.07ABCD Sidewalks. SECTION Vlt. The delivery of this deed shall be made subject to the attainment by Needle Point it is hereby determined and declared that the oflrirkri t 1 °-°® Storm Water and Flood Management. Homes, LLC of all variances needed to develop the subject property In accor­ S ^ d s ' WhiCh Sald n°,eS 8re'° be ISSUed iS a PSrl0d °',en (10> v e a r s h o " ^ dance with the applicable provisions of the Land Use Ordinance of the Town of 10.10 A to F Streettrees. Westfield. SECTION VIII, It is hereby determined and declared that tho Statement required by said law has been duly made and tiled in the otfile S S r P eb’ ANY ADDITIONAL VARIANCES AND WAUVERS WHICH ARE 5. In the event that any section, part, or provision of this ordinance shall be declared ? 10,3 of said Town and that such Statement so filed in the office of the ? o w n C ? I ^ ° WHn? 'ark DETERMINED TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SOUGHT. to be unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity and that such Statement so tiled shows that the gross debt of the Town h c T £wn of this ordinance as a whole, or any part hereof, other than the part so held to be Plans and application are on file in the office of the Town Engineer. 969 North Avenue 40A.2-43 of the State of New Jersey is increased by $ 3 2 4 000 00 and .?e,'nacl in R S Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p unenforceable or Invalid. authorized by this ordinance shall be within all debt limitations prescribed b y ^ f n°’BS Kenneth B. M 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately following publication and in the Seer i nanne r provided by law. a S Z n e T^ S , 7 a r ,ak6e" 8C,an8rPaS^ M « - - » n as soon as, 1 T -12/06/01, The Leader ______Fee: $280.5( 1 T -12/06/01. The Leader Fee: $126.46 1 T - 12/06/01. The Leader Fee $121 A Wahiium, Communuahuna, In i. Pvim h ahon vEljr lllrntfii'lh L cnbi'rand THE TIMES of Scotch Plains Kanwood Thursday, December 6, 2001 Page II

JUDENT VIEW m The weekly column writtcnli) local high » hool students Christmas Tree and Menorah Belong in Town of Westfield

Hv STEVEN KRAKAUKK much to do with New Testament faith, yvrmlh Wmrn IV W. .ffl.M IV ?..,, but it is a Christian tradition." This holiday season in Westfield Rabbi Charles A. Krotuff of Temple appears not to exist. Bmttnu-EI of Westfield stated, "Per­ The big evergreen tree by the north sonally. I believe the tree and menorah side train station, decorated w ith mul­ are primarily religious symbols, and I ticolored lights has been called a “holi­ believe that they do not belong tin day tree." not a Christmas tree public property, however that is not The recent declaration by Mayor how the Supreme Court sees it." HX)D FOR THE l(OLlI)AYS...Lif‘ut?nant Scott Miller, left, and C aptain Ban Gregory S. McDerm ott to "restrict the The Supreme Court decision Kelly of the Westfield Fire Prevention Bureau review items collected during the placement of any religious symbols pointed to by Rabbi Kroloff occurred sixth annual Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent ,\ss Salisbury, AWARDED TO: Alliant Food Services, A senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Club iu Scotch Plains. Visitors and In "My Jewish World" by Dr. By virtue ol the above-stated writ ot ex­ P C.. 77 Brant Avenue, PO Box 917, Clark, Inc., 300 Berkeley Drive, Swedesboro, High School. Regina is active in new members are welcome. ecution to me directed I shall expose for New Jersey New Jersey Raphael Posner, a Hanukkah menorah, sale by public vendue, at the Union County SERVICES: For the purpose ot provid­ SERVICES: Through N.J.H A. Group Community Affairs. Teen Involve- For information, please call M e m ­ which is called a "hanukkiyah,” is Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ing legal services representing the County Purchasing, to provide comprehensive food bership Chairwoman Terry Sidun at described as "a central feature of the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ ot Union regarding environmental Insur­ procurement and inventory management (908) 232-0601. holiday and has developed as a form sey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF ance coverage. system at Runnells Specialized Hospital Hypertension Clinic JAN U AR Y A.D ,2002 at two o'clock in the COST: In an additional amount not to PERIOD: July 1,2001 December 31,2001 of ceremonial art." afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ exceed $50,000 for a new total contract COST: In an additional amount of $10,000 Scheduled at Library To prohibit a display of religion has ders must have 20% of their bid available in amount not to exceed $240,000 for a new contract amount of $356,320. not prevented protest by the community. cash or certified check at the conclusion of M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievicfi SCOTCH PLAINS - The Town­ For example, last week. Westfield the sales. Clerk of the Board Clerk ot the Board ship of Scotch Plains w ill hold its The judgment amount isONE-HUNDRED 1 T - 12/06/01, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 12/06/01, The Leader Fee. $24.48 High School students established pe­ monthly Hypertension (high blood FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE-HUN­ titions in support of erecting a menorah pressure) Screening Clinic on Mon­ D R ED FO U R 8. 36/100 ($154,504.36). next to the Christmas tree in town. The property to be sold is located in the day, December 10. The Westfield Leaderv/as also over­ City ot Elizabeth, County ot Union and State Celebrate the Christmas Season at , The clinic, which is free, will be of New Jersey. whelmed this week with letters in held in the Scotch Plains Public L i­ It Is commonly known as 674 Jefferson opposition to the mayor's new policy. brary Comm unity Room from 10 a.m. Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey assessed First Congregational Church The Reverend Dr. Christopher as 672 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New to noon. The library is located at 1927 Atwood of the First Congregational Jersey. 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Battle Avenue. It is known and designated as Block 12, Church o f Westfield supports the (a member o f the United Church of Christ) The intent of the clinic is to identify Lot 413. mayor’s decision, hut noted that he new cases o f high blood pressure. The dimensions are unavailable. also sees both sides of the argument Nearest cross street: Situate on the north­ Individuals who are over the age of and said that, "A Christmas tree is a westerly line of Jefferson Avenue, 30.00 30 and who smoke or are overweight, feet from the southwesterly line of Louisa Christmas tree. It doesn’t really have Sunday, December 9,10 a.m. or who have a family history of heart Street. Prior lien(s): Tax Sale Cert. #006466 sold The Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah disease or diabetes and have not had PUBLIC NOTICE 4/10/00 to JN H Funding corp. in the original featuring Meredith Hoffntann-Thomson, soprano; their blood pressure checked recently. Regina Cappio amount of $1,044.24. Tax Sale Cert. Sandra Rains West, mezzo-soprano; Tunothy Fallon, tenor; arc urged to attend.______TOW N OF WESTFIELD #006879 sold 6/11/01 toCT/MDSassinthe original amount of $4,492.56 The total James Byrite, bass-baritone and the 40-voice Festival Chorus PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that ordi­ amount due as of 9/28/01 for property taxes nances as follows were passed and adopted and lien payoff is in the aggregate sum of UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD by the Council of the Town of Westlield at a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $11,060.01. Subject to unpaid taxes and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS meeting thereof held December 4,2001. municipal liens, Amount due will be an­ Wednesday, December 12,12 noon NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Bernard A. Heeney NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD nounced at the Sheriff's Sale or is available Mid-Day Musicales presents Date Adopted: November 29,2001 Date Adopted: November29,2001 Town Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the upon written request to plaintiff's attorneys. Natassia Xsavier Ling, harpsichord Public Notice is hereby given that the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1792 There is due approximately the sum of Union County Board of Chosen Freehoid- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOU­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTY Q petitive bidding as a professional service or petitive bidding as a professional service or THE LAND USE ORDINANCE extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ TH R E E & 56/100 ($165,773.56) together extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- OF THE TOWN OF with lawful interest and costs. Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 anttoN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). Thiscontract ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con­ WESTFIELD BY REVISING tract and the resolution authorizing it is There is a full legal description on file in and the resolution authorizing it is available THE REGULATIONS FOR the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Children’s Pageant, 5 p.m. available for public inspection in the Office for public inspection in the Office ot the NONCONFORMING LOTS The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn of the Clerk of the Board. Candlelight Service o f lessons and carols, 10 p.m. Clerk of the Board GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1793 this sale. RESOLUTION NO.: 1134-2001 RESOLUTION NO.: 1102-2001 (Amending Resolution No. 575-99) RALPH FROEHLICH (Amending Resolution No. 990-2001) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING vSHERIFF AWARDED TO: Joseph Jlngoli & Sons, AWARDED TO: Waters, McPherson, CHAPTER 33, ARTICLE I, SEC­ STERN, LAVINTHAL., FRANKENBERG. 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Page 12 Thursday, December 6, 2001 Il;r litratfirlh trn b e r am) THE TIMES of Scotch Plain. - Fanwood A W att-hung C ommunications Inc. Pumjcation South Ave. Building Changed Victoria’s Secret Tones Down Church and Temple Schedule From Retail to Professional Use Window Dressing In Town Store c o n t in u e d p r o m p a c e i commitd f r o m mat i Community Forum on Terror parking .pace* Murray Con .true- Michael Bender in August request lion, who agreed to treat Westfield spaces, WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity ened alert on the public, chil­ lion proposed on - site park mg for only There was also testimony by Mr. ing that the corporation give thought­ differently than the chain's other lo­ Roman Catholic Church and dren and families. Westfield psy­ 26 vehicles. ful consideration to the content of cations. th e posters were removed Siegel that approximately eight to 15 Temple Emanu-EI will sponsor chologists. Drs. Dorothy Cantor According to the Planning Board, curs that regularly park at the 600 the Westfield store display and asked and the new policy w ill display taste­ a group di.cu.vion on Wednes­ and Joseph Ganz w ill lead the a property dedicated to "professional'' South Avenue property are commut­ them to appropriately adjust their ful and glamorous lingerie such as day. December 19, from 7:30 to group discussion. use. as proposed hy Murray Con­ ers. He stated that enforcement of advertising in Westfield to be sensi­ nightgowns. Mrs. Reinhardt related. 9 p.m. at the temple for m em­ The public is invited to attend. struction. requires one parking spot "tenant only parking" would provide tive to town's conservative standards. She said that she was very pleased bers of the Weslfieid community Admission is free. To make reser­ for every 200 square feet o f floor for additional on site parking. According to Mrs Reinhardt, Mr. with the positive result. to discuss the effects o f Septem­ vations. please call The Reverend space This requirement is increased M r Dean added that the parking Bender responded to the mayor in a “We want Victoria's Secret in town ber 11 terrorist attacks. Monsignor Joseph Masiello at for "medical office use" which, ac­ areas at the two properties provided letter, saying that every effort would and we want them to succeed,” Mrs. Topics will include the anthrax (908) 232-8137 or Rabbi Charles cording to the Planning Board, re­ for a total of 292 combined parking be made to treat the subject with Reinhardt stated. "But (hey have to scares and the state o f height­ KrolofT at (908) 232-6770. quires one space for every 175 square spaces. Still short of the ordinance sensitivity be sensitive to the family-oriented feet of office space. requirement, Mr. Dean, based on his "Obviously those exchanges be­ atmosphere we want to maintain in Murray Construction proposed to own field observations and experi­ tween the mayor and M r. Bender had our downtown." overcome the parking deficit by uti­ ence, concluded that a more realistic no effect on their advertising deci­ She also said that she was very lizing a shared parking agreement as parking requirement of approxi­ sions made in October,” Mrs. pleased with the assistance that the School Bd. Votes to Change allowed under the zoning ordinance. mately one space per TOO square feet Reinhardt remarked. Downtown Westfield Corporation, The applicant presented evidence in should be applied. Mr. Dean’s calcu­ W hen numerous calls to Victoria's the store manager and other town the form of expert testimony by Gary lations reduced the required number Secret corporate management failed officials contributed to the issue. Grading at Westfield High CONTINUED m m FADE I Dean, traffic engineer. ol spaces from 402 for the combined to change the Westfield window dis­ "This was an excellent example of make grading as accurate and fair as with the software company respon­ Mr Dean testified before the board properties to approximately 267, plays, Mrs. Reinhardt explained to residents, business people and town possible. We can only exercise our best sible for the grading system. So far. the that based on random sampling, the which is within the ordinance re­ M r Bender that the residents who officials working together," Mrs. judgment." company says it can handle the changes, adjacent property located at 600 quirement. objected to the advertising would Reinhardt remarked. le hoard voted to include a C plus including the possibility of simulta­ South Avenue has an average park­ At the planning board's request, boycott the store and stage picketing Some residents are still not satis­ and B plus only. No minuses will be neously running two programs to ac­ ing surplus of "24 non-reserved the applicant consented to entering outside the store. fied w ith the outcome, however. given. The A plus has also been ex­ commodate the phasing out of the cur­ into u 25-year lease with itself as the A petition circulated by Mrs. Westfield resident and mother, Teri cluded rent system. WHS Guidance Counselor Judy Board member Lisa Alter asked. owner of the adjacent property, for Reinhardt garnered more than 250 Gerson, feels that the store does not Glasscr addressed board member Carol “Why are we doing this? Fairness is the signatures agreeing that the posters belong in a family-oriented town, the sharing of at least 24 parking Molnar's concern regarding "grade most important reason to do it." Westfield spuccs. In addition, the planning were too graphic. such as Westfield, at all. Mrs. Gerson grubbing," or negoliating for a higher In other business, there will be over board restricted the office use to Mrs. Reinhardt also expressed her objects to the message that Victoria's grade. Asking if grade grubbing would 20 vocal and instrumental concerts of­ Pool Fees “non-medical," which would have concerns to the Executive Director Secret clothing conveys, which she continue once plusses and minuses fered throughout the school district required a greater number o f spaces of the Downtown Westfield Corpo­ claims is "pornographic " were instituted, Ms. Glasscr told the beginning today, December 6. through board, “A certain amount of grade grub­ " CONTINUED FROM PAGE I ...... for approval. ration, Sherry Cronin, who repre­ "Victoria's Secret lingerie are sex the end of January, 2002. For more bing goes on. However, I believe it will infonnation. call (908) 789-4417 or In a grant awarded through the The application was also referred sents the concerns of business own­ toys for men,” she told The Westfield Union County Board of Chosen he tremendously reduced once plusses visit www.westfieldnj.com for a com­ to the Architectural Review C o m ­ ers in town. Leader. "It is legitimized pornogra­ and minuses arc included." Freeholders' Field of Dreams pro­ plete listing mittee for review of the proposed "M s. Cronin was very sensitive to phy and does not belong anywhere in If orchestrated correctly, students will Also, on Thursday. December 13, at gram, Westfield was awarded 50 plans and a recommendation. The our concerns and she was very in­ a family environment." be negotiatirg with plusses on their 7:30 p.m., there will be a screening of percent o f the approximate $56,700 committee has no formal authority strumental in bringing about a posi­ Mrs. Gerson stated that, "scantily side. The change will be made in Sep­ Cult him; Lire — A Day in the Life of fee estimated by an engineering to approve or deny an application. tive result in the matter," Mrs. clad, headless mannequins in push-up tember 2002. awaiting incoming fresh­ Westfield Firefinhiers in the Council firm for evaluating the existing con- men at W HS. Chambers of the Westfield Municipal Final approval of the application by Reinhardt said. bras give young people the message di lions of Westfield’s athletic fields, "It is possible to incorporate upper Building. the planning board is scheduled for a After numerous phone culls. Mr. that women are sex objects that can be surveying other possibilities for classmen in the new grading system. Proceeds w ill benefit New York Fire vote at an upcoming committee meet­ Bender took Mrs. Reinhardt’s con­ demeaned and depersonalized." Teachers w ill know where the students Fighters 9-1-1 Disaster Relief Fund field expansions, and making rec­ ing prior to the end o f the year. cerns to the President o f the corpora- "If I were to parade around in my are in the system." said Dr. Robert and the Widows and Children Fire ommendations for upgrading the home in front of my son's five-year- Petix, W H S Principal. I ighlers Fund. All are welcomed to current fields rendering them more old friends dressed like that I’d be School officials are communicating attend. usuhle. wi s h ii id arrested for child abuse. We protect Initially there was some concern them from pornography on the by the freeholders that the grant POLICE BLOTTER Internet: W h y is it okay that they are would not be used for acquisitions, exposed to it on the street?" she one of the goals o f the freeholders, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 punctured in the m unicipal park­ •Salvatore Alice, 53. o f Westfield ing lot between Central and Lenox asked. She claimed that the partially according to Commissioner Debra was arrested tit an East Broad Street Avenues. Police said the incident nude mannequins and suggestive lin­ Judd. restaurant and charged with assault­ occurred between 7:30 and 9:30 gerie that fill the store are still visible In other business, the lug of war ing the owner of the establishment. p.m. the previous day. from the street, even though they are with the Department of Public He was issued a summons and re­ • Authorities said an unsuccess­ no longer in the windows. Works (D P W ) and the recreation leased. ful attempt was made to enter a Pros­ Mrs. Gerson, who was a rape crisis officials over field maintenance is WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 pect Street apartment. After receiv­ counselor for many years, com­ continuing. According to recreation • Martin Gurrity, 38, of Westfield ing a call from a neighbor about mented that the objectification of officials, four workers, who were was arrested at his home and charged noise outside the building, police women in pornographic ways has hired specifically to work on field with possession of less than 50 grams discovered damage to a first-floor been proven to contribute to sex maintenance several months ago, of suspected marijuana and with pos­ session of drug paraphernalia. window of the apartment, although crimes against women. are currently being utilized by the Garrity, who was also wanted on a entry was not gained. "Victoria’s Secret is indecent and D P W for the task of leaf collecting. contempt of court warrant out of SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1 they have rohhed us of our control A field maintenance work sched­ • Kelan Doyle, 19, of Westfield Garwood, was issued summonses on over what our children arc exposed to. ule was submitted by the Recre­ TEACHERS LEARN INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES...Dr. Carol the Westfield charges and turned over was arrested on North Scotch Plains I hope that there are still others in this O’Connor, a consultant who spent three days in the Westfield Public Schools, ation Department, which has yet to to Garwood police. Avenue and charged with posses­ town who agree with me and who will addressed ail audience of Intermediate schiiol teachers during a half-day be accomplished. • A Rahway resident reported the sion o f less than 50 grams of sus­ workshop held on November 27. She presented strategies for differentiated fight to have the store removed." "M y frustration is that the De­ theft o f her wallet at an Elm Street pected marijuana. He was released instruction, a teaching method that takes into account the varying abilities of food store and the unauthorized use students. On November 28 and 29, Dr. O'Connor worked with departmental partment of Public Works, as of on his own recognizance. this moment, docs not plan on do­ of her credit card. Still Slm/i/iini; / or I hut groups at Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools to develop specific plans • Manju Batra, 52, of Scotch Plains relating to courses of study. ing any of this work," Mr. Herlell THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 /Vr/r<7 < Hit'.’ • A Lawrence Avenue resident re­ was arrested at a North Avenue store said. “Th is is not what the taxpay­ ported the theft of two rings, valued and charged with shoplifting $78 Cull (VOSi I t1-4407 to ers have asked for, this is not what at a total o f $5,000, from her bed­ worth o f merchandise. She was re­ /tun hti'.c ti stilm ii/ilion McDermott Reverses Course, the council approved. As you know, room. Police said there were no signs leased on her own recognizance. we have had some fantastic weather of forced entry. the last couple of weeks and boy, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Allows Menorah and Replica could we have gotten a lot done." • Two, seven-foot-high, “no park­ CONTTNUED FROM PAGE I Mr. Kaufmann said he is cur­ ing" signs were reported stolen from this Tuesday's conference meeting, in rently discussing the issue with the the rear lot of an (vast Broad Street Fischer of Scotch Plains and Teresa store. accordance with the open public meet­ Hale of Hillside, $350 each. With the town’s administration to have the • A C la rk resident reported that ings statute, so that action on the re­ exception o f Mr. Heeney, the com­ four men report directly to him. two tires on his motor vehicle were quest could be made by the council, as missioners are all members of the he docs not think a formal vote was Union County Board of Elections. necessary. Tuesday's meeting started with a On another controversial issue, the presentation o f a quilt to the town by three Democrats on the council, Mr. the parents o f Wilson Elementary Visit 0m Goldman, Mr. Salisbury and Third School. The heroes of the September Ward Councilwoman Claire 11 tragedy were the theme of the quilt, Lazarowitz, voted against a resolu­ which was made by 125 mothers as live Reiifteer tion to pay the five members of the well students from the school. It will Westfield Ward Commission for pre­ be displayed in the Community Room paring the town’s new ward map based of the Municipal Building. on the 2000 census figures. On another matter, the council voted The three council members have to approve a new policy to require that indicated their disapproval of a map leaves he bagged and placed curbside that places the entire Cacciola Place prior to November 1 of each year, neighborhood in the second ward. Afterthal time, leaves can be placed in .STUDENTS DIG ROCK STUDIES...Donald Feck, a geologist and frequent Cacciola sits on the south side of town. the street un-bagged. visitor to the Westfield Public Schools, helped Tamaques Elementary School The second ward is the only one of the The M ayor and several council Wire Lighted third graders identify various rocks during a hands-on science lesson prior to town's four wards which straddles members said they have received calls the students* trip to Sterling Hill Mines. The students of Christine Bondira the railroad tracks. The third and fourth from residents concerning leaves be­ Figures induding matched rocks to their descriptions with Mr. Feck’s help. He is a volunteer with wards are on the south side of the the Sharing Talents and Skills program of the Westfield Public Schools. ing picked up by the town recently at tracks while the first ward is on the 3:30 a.m. R e in d e e r L north side, as is the second ward. 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H> DAV II) H. CORBIN "Th e three games that we lost could O n several occasions, the potent Sm all, »ra* . IV l a * ' *W rV Timet have gone either way. Bui that 's high Raider offense could have run the Plenty of talent and movie can school sports. That's the history of score up on opponents but chose to describe the Scotch Plains-Fanwood athletics," said Ciecotclli. sit on the ball, even from the one- football team, especially the seniors le a d in g the R aiders' offense, yard line. who put Raider football on the map. which outscored opponents this sea­ Ciecotclli explained. “We never Since their sophomore season, this son, 313-165 w as senior quarterback try to blow out a team. I guess class talented group recorded a 9-2 record Brian Schiller, who completed 9-4 of people in sports rubbed off on me. in 1904, an 8-3 record in 2000 and an 173 passes for 1.674 yards and 12 We never try to embarrass anybody." 8-3 record this season. In each sea­ touchdowns. He also engineered an Schillers' favorite targets were son, the Raiders recovered from effective running game that amassed wide receivers Ray Williams and m u t s b o k m Steve Williams Steve Williams led U*vW B Co,bm to, r?» I n k and r » « rjmw David B Cofbtn to, Tho WaifflaM taadar nod TBo Tlmaa the team in receptions and yardage HNAI I lk..Quarterback I ouis Mer­ with 46 and 835. respectively, and LOADED WITH H I TS AND HKIT...HIue Devil hilihack/linebackcr Matt cer made the final Imiehiliiwn of the Daly, So. I, gave it 100 percent every time hr set fool on the football had six TD s . His longest reception season, a big one against Plainfield. Held.Defensively, Daly led Westfield In tackles with 121. was a 58-yard T D gallop. Ray W ill­ iams grabbed 32 passes for 534 yards and live TD s . His most memorable JENKINS LEI) IN TDS. RUSHING: M. DALY LED TACKLES was a 76-yard T D reception against Kearny. He also had an 86-yard kick off return for a T D and one 37-yard T D carry in the same game Blue Devil Footballers Find As to the W illiam s' one-tw o punch, Ciccotelli said. "Th e y forced people to defend our passing game You can take one out but not both. O ur off en­ Season Very Rewarding sive line gave good protection and everybody fed off each other." Junior Kyle Adams led the team in llv DAVIl) II. ('OKBIN O n several occasions, the Blue ing, 21-19 win over a superb Scotch rushing with 720 yards and 10 TD s . VfH vwHs Written fur Uw M>\|f trial tro.i. > and ( hr limes Devils pulled out victories in the Plains-Fanwood loam in hue Sep­ his best was for 95 yards He also “This was a very rewarding sea­ final minutes. In their opener, a tember and an impressive, dramatic tossed a 14-yard T D pass, had live son. Most of the time we were under­ spunky Cranford team forced over­ 24-21 victory over rival Plainfield on receptions for67 yards, returned seven dogs and w e came back to win. These time before Westfield won 14-7. Then Thanksgiving Day to reap an 8-3 kickoff's for 155 yards - the longest wins are always special." That is how in the very next game, the Blue Dev record. was 76-yards - ami also returned two Head Coach lid Tranchina described ils squeezed past Linden, 17-13. in "W e had so many great games this punts for TD s . one for 95 yards. this year's Westfield High School the waning seconds. Standing out season. IPs hard lo talk about just CONTINUED ON PAGE li football season. the most. however, was a knee knock one." said Tranchina. "We didn’t do anything easy this year" COLE. BRET LED ‘O': FLEISSNER HAD 14 SHUTOUTS There was an amazing parallel between ihe Scotch Plains-Fanwood game and (lie Plainfield game. Westfield look an early lead in both, losl the lead in both, then won both in David B Corbin for Th» Weatlmld Leader and The Time* Young Soccer Boys Broke SP-F RAIDER DEFENSIVE ENGINEER...Senior quarterback Brian Schiller, Nil. ihe final minute. 15, engineered a very potent Raider offense fur three seasons. “Th e y were alike. We took the lead, losl the lead, then came from behind with just about the same heartbreaking losses in the sectional 1.586 yards and 26 T D s - the team Record of 17-Consecutive Wins amount of time left," explained semifinals to trounce Union in Ihe totaled 1.692 passing yards for 15 Tranchina. "It was great, especially season finale on Thanksgiving Day. TD s . Schiller also had one T l ) recep­ By DAVID II. ( OKBIN and sensational striker Mike Zolli Zazzali had four goals and two as­ on Thanksgiving Day. The electric­ Regarding the convincing win over tion for 14 yards and two rushing ,5/vt uilh Written for The Westfield Inkier ami Ihe Times were among iho.se 13. sists and freshman Terrence Charles ity in Ihe huddle on our last offensive Union on Thanksgiving Day, Head TD s. Sometimes overlooked. Schiller Plenty of people may have In fact, despite having just one start - had five goals and an assist. play was indescribable. When you Caoch Steve Ciecotclli said. “They blasted booming kickoff's and suc­ thought lhal this year's Scotch ing senior, wlial really happened was According to Raider Head Coach win ihe last one, it’s special. M y showed a lot o f character to come cessfully kicked 15of20cxtra points. Plains-Fanwood boys' soccer team that the Raiders reloaded and finished Tom Breznilsky, those five “accounted Dream came true.” hack. It is a credit to them." As lo Schiller's performance, w ould spend most of its season with a 20-3 record, the fourth time in for XI) percent of our offense." A very talented and well disci­ In all eight o f the Raiders' losses, Ciccotelli said. "W e’ve been together rebuilding since 13 seniors have five years ihe Raiders had 20 or more Traditionally known for strong plined group of seniors made that they were nev er blown out and, this three years. He w as also on the fresh­ graduated from the previous year. wins. These very young Raiders also defense, the Raiders outscored their dream come true. Seniors Malt Daly, season, the ihree losses could just as man team. With him we won 25 Superstar goalie Brad l.ow yns, the won the Union County title fourth in opponents, 48-15. Goalie Fleissncr Matt Andzcll and Mull Brinkman well have gone iheir way. games and losl only eight." all-lim e S P -F shutout record holder. pasl five years - and caplured ihe recorded 14 shutouts and finished guided the stubborn defense with with a fine .545 goals against per 121. 76 and 69 lackles. respectively. CONTINUED ON PAOE U CONTINUED ON PAOE IS CUTRO. YOFFIE. SHULTZ. ‘CAP’ GET ALL-VC 1ST TEAM Soccer Blue Devil Boys Had O W E N B R A N D Your Hometown Miraculous Turnaround MORTGAGE BANKER

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After Adaim sustained an injury, universities keeping an eye on him. “They were a fun group, lun'lo sophomore Kyle Baker filled in the including Lehigh, Penn. Princeton, coach. They were a memorable remaining four games and performed Cornell and Villanova group. I think they will have some remarkably, rushing for 493 yards, "His story is an inspiration. He is a great memories." concluded scoring five TD s and having three great kid and a great player." ex- Ciccolelli. receptions for 24 yards. Travis Boff had two rushing T D s and added an 11-yard reception. Pat Shevlin had a 20-yard T D reception. Senior Josh Finkelstcm had six receptions for 83 yards and a TD. Senior middle linebacker/fullback Andrew Pavoni was the heart and soul o f the "W ild Dogs." As the defensive captain, he made 39 solo and 52 assisted tackles while record­ ing a sack. Offensively, he mshed for 150 yards with six T D s and had six receptions for 98 yards, including a 33-yard TD . “He was a three year starter and was an important part of our pro­ gram. The last four weeks, he had a B Corbin for Tht Wealtield leader arid The Tlima foot injury hut he went out and played UNION COUNTY HOYS’ SOCCKR (HAM l*S...The Scotch Mains-Fiuwnod hoys soccer team huddles under the goal hard." said Ciccolelli. after winning the Union County Chuui|honship at in Union. Senior Josh Wexler led the team with 5 1 solo tackles, had two sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Ray Williams made 28 ■m nfc ’’ if Young Soccer Boys Broke SP-F solo tackles, recovered two fumbles and led the team with six intercep­ tions. Steve Williams had 20 solo jm a h m . tackles, Finkclstein had 26 with two Record of 17-Consecutive Wins d B. Corbin tor Tht Wettfield Leader and Tht Timet CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 sacks, two interceptions and two ;K Kyle Adam s, No. 24. blocks; Wesley Warchol made 15 , game average. expectations, losing 2-0 to Mendhum with two sacks and two fumble re­ pressed Ciccolelli. SC. PL-FANW OOD (8-3) PF PA W/L : C o -C ap ta in Kobliska, the sole in the semifinals o f the NJ Group 3, coveries, Malt Richards had 16 with Senior offensive center and defen­ M. X. Shabazz 27 6 W Cranford 40 12 W , starting senior, was “big. strong and Section 2 tournament. 3.5 sacks and one block, and Adam sive end Brad Belford not only has Weatfleld 19 21 L added personal strength and leader­ “Th e way the season ended was a Bendik had nine solo tackles. been strong all season but also has Linden 40 35 W ship to the younger kids,” said little disappointing. I felt our team Junior Matt Loomis made 25 solo been an inspiration. Brad Belford Irvington 21 6 W Breznitsky. was capable of winning the Group 3 tackles with four sacks and recov­ had 16 solo tackles with 1.5 sacks. Kearny 41 13 W Plainfield 27 34 , The Raiders defeated Roselle state title. Unfortunately, suspensions ered one fumble, Chris Zidonik had "He played the last three games L Newark East Side 17 0 J Catholic. Plainfield, Westfield and hurt us. It probably lakes away a W 15 with 2.5 sacks and one fumble with a stress fracture. He toughed it M, X. Shabazz 33 6 W • A. L. Johnson, respectively, to cap- little because we set our goals so recovery and Chris Fcighner had 25 out all year, especially in the last West Morris 20 32 L • ture the U C title but did fall short of high," explained Breznitsky. “Over­ with 3.5 sacks and one fumble recov­ game," Ciccolelli pointed out. Union 29 0 yv all, when you graduate 13 seniors ery. Adams had an interception and TOTAL 313 165 ' PUBLIC NOTICE and come back to win the counties two fumble recoveries. and conference, it’s certainly some­ TOP Kl INNKR...( 'aidwell College re­ Senior Mike Buffardi was quite » SHERIFF S SALE thing to he proud of.” cently hosted its inaugural 1st Annual effective as the punter and had sev­ ' SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. 5K Run tor Kdiualion, which attracted CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNT Y. In addition to the a ll-U C selec­ eral key punts that sailed 36 yards or !»<)( Kl I NO I t/48fi OO tions, the Raiders return juniors Joe 50 avid running enthusiasts from the more. He also had a 35-yard kickoff BCIC FUNDING CORPORATION, Bartolotta, Anthony Bruno and A n ­ college and the community. The pro­ return and a fumble recovery. ceeds helped to support the Caldwell PL AIN III I vs H Y O K KUN SHIM. E T thony Caruso, sophomores Zaz/ali, Senior offensive guard Rob Mattar ALS., DEFENDANT. College Scholarship fund. Steve Ricardo Arocha and M ike Bessemer, CIVIL A CTION . W R ITO F E XECU TIO N , I’ulehelt of Scotch Plains proudly dis­ had an outstanding season and was DATED AUGUST 23,2001 FOR SALE OF and freshmen Charles and Sean plays his trophy after finishing the instrumental in pass protection and MORTGAGED PREMISES. M cNelis all have experienced sig­ race as the top male for ages 21-35 opening up big holes for the running By virtue ot the above-stated writ o1 ex­ nificant playing time. with a time of 20 minutes and 8 sec­ backs. Mattar, who had been battling ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County A d ­ “Obviously, we anticipate an out­ onds. testicular cancer, has had several ministration Building, 1st Floor. 10 standing season next year. We will Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ have several seniors who have been PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE sey on W ED N ESD AY T H E 12TH D AY O F with the varsity lour years. We will be D ECEM B ER A D., 2001 at two o'clock in UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD bigger and stronger and will have more the afternoon ot said day. All successful OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS bidders must have 20% of their bid available mobility," Breznitsky pointed out. NOTICE OF CON TRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CON TRACT AWARD in cash or certified check at the conclusion Breznitsky, with 446 career wins, Date Adopted November 29,2001 Date Adopted: November 29,2001 of the sales. ranks fourth on the all-time New Jer­ Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice Is hereby given that the The judgment amount is EIG HTY-E IG H T Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ sey high school boys’ soccer coach­ Union County Board ot Chosen Freehold­ THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED NINETY ers has awarded a contract without com­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ & 22/