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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 7, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Town Council Defers Demolition Due to Health, Safety Concerns By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Dugan of 330 Hillside Avenue claim the wasteline being damaged or ever Specially Written for The Westfield Leader they would be negatively impacted if built upon.” WESTFIELD – Before the public the council approved the measure. Mrs. Mellina said the home to be session of Tuesday’s meeting, the Mrs. Mellina told The Westfield demolished was erected in 1938. At town council held a 35-minute dis- Leader that in 1935, the Cooper fam- that time, she said, many people had cussion on whether to pass a resolu- ily, who owned the present-day Dugan wells and hooked into the town’s pub- tion approving a demolition on 835 house, legally sold the Highland Av- lic water system via Highland Av- Highland Avenue. enue property for $1. enue. The Coopers’ water and sewage Tom and Beth Mellina, who now Mr. Dugan told The Leader that lines run through the present Mellina live on Dartmoor, wish to demolish “several easements were established property and onto Hillside Avenue. their house. However, Ed and Tracy in 1935...to provide protection against The Dugans, whose home was built in 1925, said their lines still run under the home in question, and the family is concerned that when the demoli- tion occurs, the lines may be crushed. The Dugans, who have easements for sewer, water and drainage runoff lines, said they are not asking to stop the demolition, only to have the lines re-routed. In the pre-conference meeting, Town Attorney Robert Cockren said while he has seen “nothing remotely Courtesy of Westfield Audio Visual like this,” the issues are “between HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS...Plenty of elves accompanied Santa Claus on Sunday evening as he came to Westfield to private property owners.” help with the Christmas tree lighting. Mayor Andy Skibitsky and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Naomi When First Ward Councilman Sal McElynn are thrilled to be in the presence of Santa and in front of the crowd, which numbered several hundreds. Caruana proposed deferring the demolition, Fourth Ward Councilman Board of Ed. Approves Debt GAINING CITZENSHIP…Viera Bigosinski, the wife of Westfield Councilman Jim Foerst told the council, “This Tom Bigosinski, became a United States citizen on November 9. Mrs. Bigosinski body has no more than an oversight was born and raised in Czechoslavakia (later the Slovak Republic) and came to role. I don’t see how the council can the United States 12 years ago. Also pictured are her sons Luke and David. avoid issuing a permit.” The council- man said the council could force it- Service for Bond Referendum self into “unfortunate litigation” if it By MEGHAN GILL school at Lincoln School, the renova- The board heard from auditor Rob- Developer Opts Not to Rent did not approve the resolution. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tion of and addition of space to the ert Morrison, of the firm Hodulik and Once on the dais, First Ward Coun- WESTFIELD — The school dis- cafeteria and library at Roosevelt In- Morrison, regarding the 2006-2007 cilman Peter Echausse, in favor of trict has received a letter from the state termediate School and the partial academic year audit. St. Anne’s School to UCESC deferring, said, “I’m tired of us kow- stating it is eligible to present the up- funding of new windows at Edison He said there were “no instances of By PAUL J. PEYTON vember 20 that was mailed to 150 towing for fear of a legal repercus- coming bond referendum, scheduled Intermediate School. non-compliance” in the district’s ac- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Garwood residents. sion.” He added that it was “unfath- to take place on January 23, 2007. Business Administrator Robert counting practices. Mr. Morrison GARWOOD – Developer James “I have now decided to continue omable” for a builder not to work The board of education voted in Berman told The Westfield Leader made one corrective action plan rec- Ward has broken off negotiations to with my original plans to construct towards a solution with the Dugans, favor of a $9.4-million bond referen- Tuesday that the board will “look at” ommendation, that an unexpected lease the former St. Anne’s School on age-restricted housing on this site for saying, “All they are looking [at] is dum in September. The referendum the referendum question at a special grant of $18,000 of unused non-pub- Second Avenue to the Union County the people of Garwood, and I have the safety of their family and their proposes the creation of an early child- meeting on Tuesday, December 12, lic school allocation money be re- Educational Services Commission withdrawn from negotiations with the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 hood center/central kindergarten and “must adopt a ballot question.” turned to the state. (UCESC) for the new home of the Union County Educational Services Mr. Berman said that the Union Finance Committee Chairwoman Hillcrest Academy North. Mr. Ward Commission and I will not be leasing County Board of Elections was “no- and Board Vice-President Ginny Leiz is the owner by contract of the now- the school property to them,” Mr. tified to prepare” 60 days before the said the $18,000 check was sent back defunct St. Anne’s School. Ward stated in the letter. referendum is presented to the pub- to the state. Hillcrest is currently located in the Mr. Ward told The Westfield Leader lic, and “at this point, it’s okay for Mr. Morrison said the fund bal- former Lincoln School in Westfield. Tuesday that he has submitted an January 23, 2007.” ance, $1,665,000, down from last year, Earlier this year, the Westfield Board application to construct a 47-unit, 55- The district has applied for state debt is “so razor thin. I would never sug- of Education opted not to renew the and-up restricted-housing develop- relief aid. About 40 percent of the total gest this if you were not required by UCESC lease after four students were ment to the borough’s planning board cost for each project may be eligible for statute” to have such a small amount arrested in the spring for vandalizing and hopes the case will be heard in such relief, Mr. Berman said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 one vehicle and stealing another. The January. He said construction would UCESC appealed its case in court, take a year. The units, which will be and an administrative law judge gave open to Garwood residents first, Baseball League Seeks the UCESC until the end of the school would have a starting price of year to find a new home for Hillcrest. $400,000. He said the 47 units would The Westfield BOE wants to use the generate up to $700,000 in local taxes. Additional Turf Fields Lincoln School for an early-child- The developer owns the James Ward By MARIA WOEHR “We did not change the number of hood development center. Mansion in Westfield and is currently Specially Written for The Westfield Leader guards at the pools on duty, but how “At this time, after having had the building a 35-unit age-restricted hous- Kathy Marques for The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD – The recreation com- the staff rotates,” Mr. Kauffman re- opportunity to talk to many residents ing development called the Savannah SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN…Mountainside firefighters tell Santa mission Monday night reviewed the plied. “It is a more efficient process of Garwood, it has become apparent on Prospect Street in Westfield. Claus their Christmas wishes at the borough’s annual Christmas tree lighting last proposed pool budget for 2007. The that does not sacrifice safety.” to me that the people of Garwood do “After talking to the people, we Saturday. Pictured above with Santa are: on Santa’s lap, Firefighter George proposed operating budget for the pool The Westfield Baseball League not want the facility to remain a thought it was a better fit,” Mr. Ward Urbain, back row (left to right): Assistant Chief Neil Williams, Captain James Debbie and Sergeant Allan Attanasio. is $772,552, an amount that does not (WBL) attended the meeting to pro- school, but instead would prefer hous- told The Leader, noting that 50 percent include proposed renovations or re- pose that the commission consider ing specifically tailored for the people of Garwood homeowners are over the placement of the main and kiddie pools. turf fields for Gumbert Field and two of Garwood who wish to remain in age of 55 and the borough has no age- RVSA Municipal Assessments The budget also does not include other baseball fields in town. The cost the community as they grow older,” restricted facility. “So, there is a huge capital projects; it is $90,000 less would be between $1 and $2 million Mr. Ward said in a letter dated No- demand for this (type of) housing.” than the proposed revenue. Some for the three fields, according to Leo to Double Over Next 4 Years budget cuts will be for staff, others White, WBL president. By WAYNE BAKER Roselle Park Commisioner Attilio for supplies. Mr. White said because of safety Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Sonny” Venturo in a statement dis- “The budget was cut down by reasons the turf could be required GARWOOD — The Rahway Valley cussed how this situation developed. $10,000 for staff restructuring. We CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Sewerage Authority told local mayors “In my opinion, this huge indebted- cut down one person per hour,” last Thursday that municipal assess- ness was not necessary. We’re doing Westfield Recreation Director Bruce WF BOE Announces ments would double by the year 2010. this to handle storm water, and storm Kauffman said. Municipal assessments are expected water should never be in a sanitary Mr. Kaufmann said Tuesday that Public Hearing to rise from $1,990,000 in 2006 to sewer, and if we kept it out, we’d have the department wants to have the im- WESTFIELD — There will be a $3,846,000 in 2010 for Westfield. no problems,” Mr. Venturo said during provement plan completed by January public hearing on Tuesday, Decem- Scotch Plains’ assessment will grow Thursday’s forum at the Westwood in 4 so the project can go out to bid. He ber 12, at 8 p.m. at the Westfield from $965,000 to $1,928,000. Garwood. said he hopes to have the bid awarded Board of Education (BOE) Board Mountainside’s share will expand from Part of the settlement required that by late February or early March. Room at 302 Elm Street. The BOE $546,000 to the authority close “That is a large number. Twelve will vote on the ballot question for $1,107,000; two overflows that hours a day. Is this safe?” one of the the public bond referendum sched- Kathy Marques for The Westfield Leader SCHOOL’S OUT...The now-defunct St. Anne’s facility will not house Hillcrest Garwood’s obliga- permit untreated commission members asked. uled for January 23, 2007. Academy, developer James Ward informed Garwood residents in a letter. He plans tion will rise from sewage to flow to move ahead with his proposal to construct age-restricted housing at the site. $671,000 to into the Rahway $1,302,000. Simi- River. Permitting lar assessment in- overflow into wa- Westfield Planning Board creases affect other terways ceased to member munici- be acceptable sev- palities, RVSA sec- eral decades ago, Approves Two Subdivisions retary/treasurer Mr. Brinker said. By SAMANTHA R. HERMANN board. He said the majority of lots in Robert Materna The overflows Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the Mohawk Trail area are not com- said. Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader were needed due WESTFIELD — In its final meet- pliant with the ordinance in terms of Mr. Materna MAYOR-A-MAYOR...Scotch Plains to spikes in flow ing for the year last Monday night, the lot depth. He said a depth of 105 feet said the key factor Mayor Martin Marks talks with following storms, planning board approved two residen- would be “consistent with the area.” in this cost rise is Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky at he said. tial subdivisions amid concerns voiced The existing property has a lot depth the expansion and the RVSA meeting. Mr. Brinker said by multiple Westfield residents. of 105 feet, as do 20 additional prop- improvement of the RVSA’s facilities that storm water enters the sanitary In a carried-over appeal from erties on Mohawk trail. in response to a judicial consent order sewer system in two ways – through November’s meeting, the board heard The proposed subdivision would settling a lawsuit brought several years infiltration of groundwater into seams the request of Daunno Development create two lots with widths of 81 feet, ago by the American Littoral Society or cracks in pipes and by inflows such Company, LCC to demolish the ex- which, Mr. Lanzafama said, essen- and the New Jersey Department of as sump pumps and downspouts emp- isting house at 35 Mohawk Trail and tially reverts to the original plans for Environmental Protection (DEP). tying into the sanitary sewer system subdivide the lot into two equal-sized the development from 1950. He said He said the settlement resulted in the rather than storm sewers. ones. The builder proposed the con- this area of Mohawk Trail was origi- need to increase plant capacity from its The need to process storm water, struction of two single-family homes nally configured as 22, 81-by-105- current rated 40 million gallons per day which can triple or quadruple demand courtesy of National Archives on the divided lot. foot lots. The existing house straddles to 105. The actual demand on the facil- on the system, has forced the authority ALWAYS REMEMBER…Sixty five years ago, on the morning of December 7, The applicant requested variances two of these originally configured lots. ity is about 30 million gallons per day. to build a plant that is vastly oversize, the United States was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor, bringing the U.S. into to allow a lot depth of 105 feet. The When the board opened the floor to The load on the facility is not expected Mr. Brinker said. This judicially man- World War II. After two waves of attacks, 21 ships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet had land use ordinance requires a mini- public comments and questions, mul- to change significantly. dated expansion forced the authority been damaged, 347 planes were either destroyed or damaged, 2,403 people were mum lot depth of 120 feet. tiple neighbors of the proposed sub- The $176-million court-mandated to spend $176 million to add capacity dead and another 1,178 were injured. Michael Lanzafama, an engineer, division questioned the logic of re- upgrade includes $146 million for in order to treat storm water, he said. PAGE INDEX professional planner and surveyor verting to the 1950 plan. added sewerage capacity of the plant, These expenditures caused the debt Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9-11 Obituary ...... 20 with Casey & Keller of Millburn, Frank Calvaruso of 28 Mohawk a $21-million co-generation facility service portion of the RVSA’s total Editorial ...... 4 Sports ...... 13-17 Classifieds .... 21 presented the subdivision plans to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and $9 million for plant improvements. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Community ... 6-8 Real Estate .... 13-19 A&E ...... 22-24 Page 12 Thursday, December 7, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication WF Leaders to Discuss GW Residents Question School Financing WESTFIELD – Area leaders will meet Future of School Property on Friday, December 8, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the By KATHY MARQUES Community Merit Badge,” he said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield Library, located at 550 East Councilman Damien Mitchell Broad Street, to hear speakers discuss lat- GARWOOD – As the year draws to thanked the Garwood Public Celebra- est developments in Trenton and how po- a close, Garwood residents are con- tions Committee, comprised of 14 tential state funding decisions could affect cerned about the future of St. Anne’s mayoral appointed volunteers, for Westfield schools. School property on Second Avenue. their “great work” on the tree-light- Speakers include Assemblyman Jon Multiple residents asked the borough ing ceremony Saturday. Bramnick (LD-21), Lynn Strickland from council at Tuesday’s night meeting for “The committee did a great job pre- the Garden State Coalition of Schools and new information about the status of paring the event. It was well attended Jefferson School Principal Jeanette Munoz. the school and developer James Ward. and everyone had a good time,” he said. They will also discuss January 23 Mr. Ward had proposed the lot be Bruce Paterson, a committee mem- Westfield school bond referendum. Ms. Munoz will give a brief descrip- transformed into a 55-and-over hous- ber, said the committee would sell tion of a recent visit to an early childhood ing community or that the school be luminary kits with sand for $6 on learning center in Berkeley Heights. A leased to Hillcrest Academy, which is Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to video will describe the rationale for the operated by the Union County Edu- 2 p.m. at the Little League Field house bond, and there will be a question-and- cational Services Commission and on Myrtle Street. “We are always answer period. serves Elizabeth students who require looking for volunteers,” he said. Those invited include Westfield PTO “a structured learning environment.” The committee will hold a holiday Kathy Marques for The Westfield Leader members, current and former board of edu- (See related story on page 1). house-decorating contest; judging will ‘TIS THE SEASON...Left, Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy smiles with Santa Claus in front of the borough’s Christmas cation members, Westfield Mayor Andrew Mayor Dennis McCarthy said, “As be the weekend before Christmas. tree, lit at Garwood’s annual tree-lighting on Saturday. Right, the Yuletide Carolers from Far Hills sing songs of the season. Skibitsky and town council members. of this moment, we’ve heard that Mr. Santa Claus will ride on the Garwood Ward has backed down from leasing fire truck starting at noon on Sunday. the school to Hillcrest Academy and “He’ll ride from the North Side of WF Planning Board POLICE BLOTTER will try to develop housing property town, from Willow Avenue to the Park, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on the site. Currently, he is not on the and there will be Santa Stops along the Trail expressed doubt about the plan, to a sewer line and lag time between Westfield Fanwood agenda for the next planning board way so the kids can stop and see him,” saying it would “create an additional demolition and rebuilding were also Sunday, November 26, a Plainfield resi- Thursday, November 30, Darryl J. meeting.” Fire Chief Rich Bonfanti said. non-conforming lot.” among neighbors’ concerns. dent reported the theft of his motor vehicle, Chapman, 49, of Plainfield was arrested Members of the Garwood Boy Mayor McCarthy thanked Mr. Mr. Lanzafama said the new lots Rudy Daunno, an owner of Duanno a white, two-door 1994 Mazda, from a on outstanding warrants out of Glen Ridge Scouts Troop 75 attended the meeting. Mitchell for his “many years of ser- would be consistent with the majority Development Company, said he municipal lot at the north-side Westfield and Irvington following a motor vehicle The mayor addressed the “full crowd” vice to the community.” of the area’s lots and would comply would be happy to go through the train station. He told police the vehicle was stop on LaGrande Avenue. removed between approximately noon on Thursday, November 30, Gary Jones, and thanked the scouts for cleaning up “You’ve been a councilman from with rear-yard setback requirements, Architectural Review board, the Site November 24 and 11 a.m. on November 46, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- the North Avenue bus stop. January 1, 2001 to December 31, which the current property does not. Plan Review board and the Tree Pres- 26. The vehicle had not been recovered. standing Fanwood warrant after a field “The boy scouts worked very hard 2006. You will be missed and I would He said, “I don’t think the burden on ervation board to alleviate some of Monday, November 27, Hugo Araujo, investigation. refurbishing the bus stop at North like to commend you on your years of the neighborhood outweighs the ben- the neighbors’ concerns. 40, of Westfield was arrested on the 800 Thursday, November 30, Bernard Avenue and Walnut Streets and I service to the residents of Garwood. efit of having the additional setback.” The second appeal of the night came block of Summit Avenue on two outstand- Jennings, 50, of Plainfield was arrested would like to acknowledge them and Best wished to you and your family,” Elizabeth Perdek of 11 Mohawk trail from Michael Mahoney, who sought ing Teaneck motor vehicle warrants total- on an outstanding Jersey City warrant thank them for their efforts. On be- the mayor said. voiced concerns about the aesthetical approval to demolish the houses on the ing $850. He was released after posting bail. after a field investigation. half of [myself], the council mem- Mr. Mitchell did not run for reelec- impact two new houses would have on lots at 649 and 655 Fourth Avenue and Monday, November 27, Lamar Bracy, Friday, December 1, Thomas J. Wolfe, bers and residents of Garwood, we tion and will be replaced in January the neighborhood. She called the build- subdivide the combined lots into four 24, of Plainfield was arrested following a 31, of Clark was arrested on an outstand- motor vehicle stop on the 900 block of ing warrant out of Leonia after a motor thank you for your work. You are by Councilman-elect Keith Sluka. ing of some taller houses in the area new lots. Each would have a single West South Avenue on an outstanding vehicle stop on Patterson Avenue. being awarded a certificate of accom- “Garwood is a great small town to “harassment to these people who own family home, forming a cul-de-sac. Plainfield criminal warrant. Bracy was Saturday, December 2, Akbar plishment and the Citizenship and live and raise a family and my daugh- these ranch houses” and said she dis- Mr. Mahoney said he intends to name released after posting $500 bail. Muhammad, 34, of Plainfield was arrested ter received a great education here. liked the “disjointed, ugly look of the new street in honor of the late town Tuesday, November 28, Garth Ebanks, following a Terrill Road motor vehicle stop, Thank you to everyone for your sup- Mohawk and other areas.” attorney Charlie Brandt. 36, of Plainfield was arrested following a which revealed an outstanding no-bail war- RVSA port,” Mr. Mitchell said. Kim McGowan of 13 Mohawk Trail Mr. Mahoney also sought exemp- motor vehicle stop on the 600 block of rant issued by the Essex County Sheriff’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The council’s last meeting of the said of new construction, “It is destroy- tions from three New Jersey Residen- West South Avenue on outstanding crimi- Department. He also was charged with out- operating budget to grow from about year is Tuesday, December 19, at 7 ing the character of our neighborhood.” tial Site Improvement Standards. The nal warrants from Annandale and Eliza- standing Newark and Watchung warrants. $100,000 on a total budget of $8.2 p.m. at Borough Hall. Drainage and flooding, proximity standards require a 50-foot right-of- beth, each with bail of $500. Ebanks posted Saturday, December 2, Lewis Balcom, bail on the Annandale warrant and was 2nd, 27, of Scotch Plains was arrested and million (1.2 percent) in 2000 to $2.5 way as well as a 30-foot cartway. At released on his own recognizance on the charged with DWI following a Martine million of a $15.6 million total (16 the suggestion of Town Planner Judy Elizabeth warrant. Avenue motor vehicle stop. percent) in 2006, and to a projected WF Recreation Commission Thornton, Mr. Mahoney proposed a Wednesday, November 29, David Saturday, December 2, a patron of a $13.7 million on a $30.5 million total CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 40-foot right-of-way and a 23-foot Samsonia, 20, of Scotch Plains was ar- Martine Avenue restaurant reported a (44.9 per cent) in 2010. The actual within five years. like Memorial Park,” Commission cartway width in order to create big- rested on open motor vehicle warrants theft. According to police, the victim left debt service load will be higher in “The availability of the turf would Chairman Jim Marvin said. ger lots and use less pavement and from Plainfield, for $283; Green Brook, her cellular telephone on her table and 2009 – $13.9 million on $29.8 mil- allow us to play more games. The “However, because of the soccer field concrete. for $300, and Fanwood, for $81. Unable someone removed it. lion total, or 46.6 percent. fields are run down over the years,” we have a contractor and we have Standards require that sidewalks to post bail, he was turned over to the Saturday, December 2, a resident of Bach Frank Mazzarella, the commissioner he said. “It needs a lot of work, and learned from our mistakes with that, so be constructed; however, as there are Green Brook Police Department. Avenue reported being the victim of crimi- Wednesday, November 29, Brian A. nal mischief. According to police, several from Clark, cited a modified version we are having to book tournaments at we do have some experience with turf no connecting sidewalks that lead up Mundy, 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested in juveniles attending a party at the home of late Republican U.S. Senator from other towns’ fields.” fields,” said Town Councilman Pete to the lots in question, Mr. Mahoney Westfield Municipsl Court on an open crimi- caused several thousand dollars worth of Illinois Everett Dirksen’s quote: “A “There have been expressed con- Echausse, liaison to the commission. proposed no sidewalks be constructed. nal warrant from Union Township for $250. damage to the residence. Police are investi- million here, and a million there, and cerns over the size of the field drainage, “Realistically you could be considered James Watson, a surveyor and plan- He was released after posting bail. gating the incident and have identified sev- soon, you’re talking about real money.” the cost of the turfing – but the complex for the 2008 budget, but you may want ner with EKA Associates in Scotch Thursday, November 30, Peter eral youths attending the party. The authority’s participating town’s should be considered in the coming to consider legging out the project.” Plains, presented the subdivision plans. Cacciuttolo, 18, of Fanwood was arrested Monday, December 4, Keena A. mayors attended the meeting to hear years,” Commissioner Debra Judd said. The commission encouraged the When the floor opened to questions, at Brightwood Park on Prospect Street Rudolph, 28, of Plainfield was arrested a presentation about privatization. The The last renovations to Gumbert league to find sponsorship to expe- Karen Fishman of 23 Cornwall Drive during a motor vehicle stop and charged following a motor vehicle stop on Mid- presentation cited typical savings in Field were completed eight to 10 years dite the process. asked, “Have you taken into consider- with possession of drug paraphernalia. He way Avenue, which revealed outstanding was released on his own recognizance. warrants out of North Plainfield, Westfield the 25 to 35 percent range, but this ago, Mr. White said. Two years ago the Westfield High School Athletic Di- ation that the Gumbert Fields are right Thursday, November 30, Steve and Watchung. would be cut roughly in half, as it league spent “a couple hundred dol- rector Edward Tranchina has requested there, and people may be parking on McIntrye, 22, of Roselle was arrested on a Mountainside wouldn’t affect the debt the RVSA lars” renovating the fields, and they the use of the two new turf fields at both sides?” She said she worried that disorderly person charge in a municipal lot Monday, November 13, a resident of has taken on, authority members said. plan to do it again due to drainage. Houlihan and Sid Faye Fields on Lam- emergency vehicles might not be able to the rear of a Central Avenue business. Force Drive reported being the victim of Mr. Brinker said “the real impact” “Turfing could be years away with berts Mill Road for the WHS lacrosse to fit through in these cases. According to police, McIntrye was part of criminal mischief. According to police, of the cost of the expansion late in the contracts. You will need to have some team. “We will take this request into Board members said the town coun- a group of young people that had congre- someone threw an unknown substance discussion, when he put the per-house- band-aid,” Ms. Judd said. consideration,” Mr. Kauffman said. cil would likely restrict parking to one gated around the door to the establishment, against the side of her house. The victim hold cost of the authority’s services at “We have to look at this project Also, the commission is consider- side of the street, which would allow blocking the entrance. He allegedly re- also stated she has noticed a group of juve- slightly under $300 per year in 2010. along with our other capital projects ing new playground equipment for room for emergency vehicles to safely fused multiple requests by a police officer niles frequently loitering on her property to move away from the door and then and leaving behind trash including alcohol installation at Gumbert, Tamaques and pass to the end of the cul-de-sac. pushed the officer with his guitar. McIntrye containers, condoms and food wrappers. Windsor Parks, Mr. Kauffman said. Other neighborhood residents ex- was released on his own recognizance. Friday, November 17, a patron of a Route The Red Cross will host a senior pressed concerns about tree removal, Saturday, December 2, a Mountainside 22 muffler shop reported being the victim of disaster drill this Saturday to help drainage, sewage lines, rodent con- resident reported the rear view mirror on assault. According to police, the victim was senior citizens better understand how trol and aesthetical consistency of the his motor vehicle was shattered while the standing outside the shop when someone in to act in a disaster situation. Volun- neighborhood. Mr. Mahoney assured vehicle was parked at the south side a passing motor vehicle struck him in the teers are needed. neighbors he was willing to go through Westfield train station. neck with a paintball. The victim stated that Family night will be held on New the appropriate town boards in order Saturday, December 2, a Westfield resi- two shots were fired, with one striking the Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, at to further address some of their con- dent reported that the windshield on his building and the other striking him. motor vehicle was cracked while the ve- Saturday, November 18, Rodney W. the Westfield National Guard Armory cerns. The board voted unanimously hicle was parked at the south side Johnson, 37, of Piscataway was stopped on from 6 to 10 p.m. to approve Mr. Maloney’s appeal. Westfield train station. Route 22 for speeding and later arrested for Sunday, December 3, Jill Veltri, 23, of allegedly driving with a suspended registra- Westfield was arrested during a motor tion. He was processed and released. WF Town Council vehicle stop at Boulevard and Park Street Monday, November 27, a driver on Route CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and charged with possession of less than 22 reported being the victim of a hit-and- 50 grams of marijuana. She was released run. According to police, the victim was kids.” paper last week and noticed there was on her own recognizance. slowing down for a red traffic signal when Ultimately, the council voted unani- a lack of civility in the last meeting. Scotch Plains the driver of a silver or grey pick-up truck mously to defer the resolution, pro- Whether it’s a Republican or a Demo- Tuesday, November 28, a resident of struck the victim’s car in the rear bumper. Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader vided another public meeting be held crat, I don’t think there’s any place O’Donnell Avenue reported a theft. Ac- The suspect then fled the scene, police said. FAMILY FUN...Father and daughter enjoy music from the Westfield Commu- in two weeks. for that in our town.” cording to police, the front bumper was Anyone with any information about this nity Band and Choral Arts Society, along with all the holiday activities at the William Heinbokel, chairman of the He added, “four-letter words should removed from the victim’s car while it incident is asked to notify the Mountainside town’s annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony last weekend. town’s land-use task force, said he not be used in our public discussions. was parked in the street. Police Department at (908) 232-8100. listened to quality-of-life concerns of Mr. Bigosinski, you are a learned man. I Tuesday, November 28, a resident of Tuesday, November 28, Daniel K. various “stakeholders” – concerns in- don’t think you use those words in court. Raritan Road reported a burglary. Ac- Lytwyn, 52, of Newark was arrested at the cording to police, the victim’s unlocked Essex County jail on an active Mountainside cluded issues such as noise, demoli- I don’t think you should use them when garage was entered and a snow blower warrant in the amount of $335. tion notification, Porto-John placement addressing matters involving our town. I was removed. The value of the snow Thursday, November 30, Keith Lewis, and excessive shade-tree removal. take exception to the words you used.” blower was $1,600. 48, of Plainfield was arrested and charged He said he would meet with the Mr. Bigosinski apologized, “I Wednesday, November 29, a resident with eluding police and numerous motor building community on Tuesday, De- greatly regret losing my cool. And to of Westfield Road reported being the vehicle offenses. According to police, a cember 12, at 7 p.m. in the you (Mr. Betancourt) and to the rest of victim of identity theft. According to po- report of a pursuit of a motorcycle on administrator’s conference room. Any the town and to everyone on the dais, lice, someone used the victim’s Social Route 22 was received from the Spring- inquiries or opinions can be sent to I wanted to apologize and express my Security number to obtain insurance. field Police Department. [email protected]. profound regret to the way I conducted Thursday, November 30, an East Second Mountainside police picked up the pur- Street resident reported being the victim of suit and observed the operator of the During public comment, former myself. It’s not appropriate…I realize harassment. According to police, a former motorcycle driving erratically, including councilman Rafael Betancourt of Golf you (Mr. Betancourt) came here for friend called the victim several times and driving on the grass median and the shoul- Edge addressed Fourth Ward Coun- the purpose of slamming me, but I’m left messages on his answering machine. der in excess of 90 mph. According to cilman Tom Bigosinski concerning grateful to you for doing it. I know you Thursday, November 30, an employee police, the chase was called off because comments made during last week’s speak for a good percentage of people of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School of the danger of the high speed. The conference session. in this town and I do again want to reported being the victim of criminal mis- Plainfield Police Department later appre- Mr. Betancourt said he “read the apologize to you.” chief. According to police, while the vic- hended the suspect after he crashed the tim was at work, someone scratched the motorcycle into a parked vehicle. side of his vehicle. Sunday, December 3, Michael D. Thursday, November 30, Tyler Smith, Buffardi, 22, of Scotch Plains was ar- WF Board of Education 21, of Plainfield was arrested and charged rested and charged with DWI following a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with criminal trespassing. According to one-car motor vehicle accident on Route of money for fund balance against an restricted housing units to be built on police, a call was received reporting a 22 in which he rolled his car. $85-million budget. Prospect Street and in Garwood, which suspicious person. Police found the sus- Sunday, December 3, David Curiel, Superintendent William Foley pre- might be comprised of people who pect sitting behind the wheel of a car that 21, of Jersey City was arrested and charged sented an enrollment forecast, say- already live in Westfield and who then did not belong to him. Smith was trans- with driving with a suspended license. He ported to police headquarters where he also was arrested on outstanding warrants ing, “Total enrollment has changed might sell their homes to families, was processed and released. in the amount of $748. remarkably over the last 10 years.” potentially increasing enrollment. He said enrollment has leveled off “The problems we are facing now but is still increasing, and “pressures will not diminish,” Mr. Foley said. are not likely to diminish soon.” He The board approved the final read- said it is difficult to determine kinder- ing of five policies, relating to con- Whether you’ve had a baby and bought a new car, or now garten enrollment because of parents flict of interest, use of wireless de- opting for full-time private kinder- vices on school property and the pas- have a teenager on the road, your insurance should keep up garten programs. sive breath alcohol-sensor device for with your life. Call today for a free review to help you “Typically, first grade will run 30 school proms without discussion. decide what protection is right for you. percent higher than live births re- The board also approved the first ported from six years ago,” Mr. Foley reading of the 2007-2008 school cal- said. Looking at the district’s six el- endar, which includes a spring break RON BANSKY ementary schools, he said Wilson and after Easter, as well as two days off (800) 554-6964 Jefferson Schools might experience for Rosh Hashanah. “The school cal- 715 CENTRAL AVE. - SUITE enrollment problems next year. endar is at best a compromise of val- 10 WESTFIELD Ms. Leiz said it is hard to anticipate ues,” Mr. Foley said. [email protected] house “knock downs” that might re- The board also approved the bid build in Westfield and sell to families. award for natural gas deliveries for Allstate’s #1 Home Insurance Agent in NJ Mr. Foley responded that it is “diffi- January through December 2007 to cult to monitor” houses sold to fami- Woodruff Energy of Brighton for the HAPPY BIRTHDAY...Washington School students help crossing guard Mildred lies entering the district. amount of $10.81 per dekatherm, re- Moore celebrate her 80th birthday on November 28. Mrs. Moore has been a Board member Gary McCready said flecting a $150,000 savings for the Washington guard for 50 years. Pictured with her are, left to right, are: Christina Insurance subject to availability and qualifications.Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Bridgewater, New Jersey. ©2006 Allstate Insurance Company. the district needs to consider the age- district on energy costs over last year. and Caroline Seery, Jenna and Matthew Reed and Evan and Olivia McElheny. USPS 485200 Thursday, December 7, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP Fire Department Seeks Major Renovations to Two Facilities By FRED T. ROSSI During the council’s conference works garage and then renovated Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times meeting, Fire Captain Brian Mecca into a firehouse in 1969, has had SCOTCH PLAINS —Fire depart- explained the reasons why $415,000 “no significant renovations since ment officials presented proposals to in improvements to the two facili- then,” he said. The southside facil- the township council on Tuesday for ties —located behind the municipal ity was built in 1958 and has under- renovations to the department’s two building and at the corner of Raritan gone “only some minor repairs” over firehouses, neither of which have had Road and Martine Avenue — are the years. meaningful upgrades in decades, the needed. The northside building, Fire Chief Jonathan Ellis, in a officials said. which was built in 1948 as a public memorandum outlining the specific needs for both buildings, said some of the upgrade requests, particularly at the northside station, “have a bear- ing on the structural integrity of the building.” He told the council Tues- day that the lists of needs for the two facilities were prioritized from what was needed most urgently down to more miscellaneous items. Among the upgrades that depart- ment officials seek for the northside facility, where a leaky roof is caus- ing cracks in some areas of the building’s masonry walls, are a new roof and windows, a new generator for use during power outages, a cen- tral air-conditioning system and a new security system. A number of interior renovations are also being sought, including replacement of the ceilings and floors, as well as new lighting and a remodeled kitchen Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times area. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS…The Christmas spirit was all around Fanwood last Sunday at the borough’s annual The southside firehouse also needs holiday celebration. The day was filled with music, holiday crafts and refreshments, with a visit from Santa to spread holiday a remodeled kitchen, Capt. Mecca cheer and hear wishes from Fanwood’s children and pets. said, along with a central air-condi- Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tioning system and a new security MAYOR-A-MAYOR...Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks talks with Westfield Scotch Plains, Fanwood Libraries Mayor Andrew Skibitsky at the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority meeting last system. He also asked that the Thursday. At the meeting, the RVSA told local mayors that it expects municipal building’s furnace, which is the origi- assessments to double by the year 2010. nal, be replaced. Capt. Mecca said minor repairs and upgrades to both facilities have been Examine Possibility of Merger BOE Receives Clean Audit, done over the years by fire depart- By FRED T. ROSSI well as a host of other interior up- items. ment volunteers but that it was im- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times grades. Mrs. Kolaya told The Times that portant department personnel be SCOTCH PLAINS — Facing in- In the midst of considering these this effort “has been successful way Defends Parking Remedies readily available for emergency calls creasingly limited space in which to needs, both library directors “looked beyond what we first anticipated.” By DEBORAH MADISON report back to the board at its next instead of painting and other activi- house their collections and provide at each other,” Mr. Weiss told The In addition, the two libraries ex- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times meeting on the status of those correc- ties. adequate room for their growing num- Times, “and said, maybe we should pect to unveil next month digital ar- SCOTCH PLAINS — Accountants tions, which were already being Battalion Chief Mike Cuccurullo ber of programs and patrons, the di- rethink this.” The libraries already chives containing high-school year- for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school implemented, the board said. said, “We try to do as much as we rectors of the Scotch Plains and are involved in a number of shared- books, various historic books and district gave a presentation to the Fine Arts teachers Stephanie can on our own.” He warned that Fanwood libraries said they plan to services initiatives, including a part- about three decades’ worth of back board of education last Thursday af- Hanemann and Vincent Turturiello “we can only put Band-Aids on so apply for a grant to finance a feasibil- nership that allows residents to re- issues of The Times. The two facili- ter conducting an audit of the district’s gave a presentation on the high school’s much” before the buildings, espe- ity study of merging the two systems. serve and check out books from ei- ties would also make available new finances. digital photography class. Ms. cially the northside station, begin to Speaking to The Scotch Plains- ther library via a combined catalog sets of updated travel guides. And the Richard Barre, a certified public Hanemann told the board that fine art become structurally unsound and Fanwood Times earlier this week, that now numbers more than 120,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 accountant with the Union-based credits were now required by the state. unsafe. In that instance, the town- Scotch Plains Library Director Meg Barre and Company, reported that The presentation included a slide show ship would be faced with a rebuild- Kolaya and Fanwood Memorial Li- there were no improper practices, in- of the students’ work and an explana- ing project costing many times the brary Director Dan Weiss noted that Fanwood Council OKs stances of fraud or misappropriations tion of the course’s curriculum. estimated costs of the proposed both libraries face a variety of needs of funds, giving the district a “clean” In addition to learning the history renovations, he said. related to building upgrades and the bill of health. of photography, the course includes Council members were noncom- efficient use of available space. Library-Merger Study Mr. Barre reported there were a the dynamics of composition and a mittal; some expressed general sup- Last year, the Scotch Plains library By TED RITTER cided to pursue a joint library, “it few instances of what he character- study of master works of photogra- port, and they said they will further on Bartle Avenue underwent renova- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times would have to go to the voters in the ized as “sloppy bookkeeping” and phy, Ms. Hanemann explained. She discuss the proposals in the coming tions to replace the roof, install new FANWOOD – The borough coun- form of a referendum.” made recommendations to remedy added that she hopes to add an ad- months. Township Manager Thomas insulated windows and upgrade the cil Tuesday night took the first step In step with Fanwood, Scotch Plains those problems. The corrective ac- vanced digital photography class and Atkins said a “significant” increase restrooms, and it also put forth more toward the possible sharing of public officials are expected to take similar tion plan he outlined included obtain- a ceramic class to the fine arts cur- in next year’s capital budget would be ambitious expansion proposals for library services with Scotch Plains. action authorizing a library-merger ing proper signatures for certain ex- riculum. proposed in part to finance any the future. Meanwhile, officials of Council President Donna Dolce, study. penses, making timely payments to BOE President Thomas Russo firehouse renovations that are ulti- the Fanwood library on Tillotson Road who presided over the meeting in the In other business Tuesday night, the state for unemployment benefits, said that a November 30 Scotch mately approved. found that it required an elevator, as absence of Mayor Colleen Mahr, said borough officials discussed an antici- maintaining records for special grants Plains-Fanwood Times article re- the governing body’s approval Tues- pated 2007 rate increase by the and verifying opening balances with garding plans to restrict parking day night allows the borough to apply Plainfield Area Sewerage Authority the auditors. around the high school contained RVSA Municipal Assessments for grant money that will finance a (PARSA). Board secretary and business ad- unfounded inaccuracies about the consultant study. Chief financial officer Fred ministrator Anthony Del Sordi will CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Ms. Dolce said that the study Tomkins said the borough expects to to Double Over Next 4 Years would help the borough “get facts pay about $18,000 more next year for By WAYNE BAKER veloped. together” and determine options for sewerage treatment services, which Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “In my opinion, this huge indebt- possibly establishing a joint he said would amount to about GARWOOD — The Rahway Val- edness was not necessary. We’re do- Fanwood-Scotch Plains library in $305,000. ley Sewerage Authority told local ing this to handle storm water, and “the near future.” Borough engineer Joe Pryor gave mayors last Thursday that municipal storm water should never be in a Borough officials said one possible an update on the LaGrande Park assessments would double by the year sanitary sewer, and if we kept it out, site that could be considered for such project. He said the renovation of ball 2010. we’d have no problems,” Mr. Venturo a facility is Fanwood’s Borough Hall fields – particularly the work of two Municipal assessments are ex- said during Thursday’s forum at The on North Martine Avenue, although fence contractors – are running be- pected to rise from $1,990,000 in Westwood in Garwood. significant renovations and expan- hind schedule. 2006 to $3,846,000 in 2010 for Part of the settlement required that sion of the current building would “Their pace has been glacial,” Mr. Westfield. Scotch Plains’ assessment the authority close two overflows that “almost certainly” be required. Pryor said, “but it’s beginning to look will grow from $965,000 to permit untreated sewage to flow into Ms. Dolce said if the borough de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 $1,928,000. Mountainside’s share the Rahway River. Permitting over- will expand from $546,000 to flow into waterways ceased to be $1,107,000; Garwood’s obligation acceptable several decades ago, Mr. will rise from $671,000 to $1,302,000. Brinker said. The overflows were Similar assessment increases affect needed due to spikes in flow follow- other member municipalities, RVSA ing storms, he said. secretary/treasurer Robert Materna Mr. Brinker said that storm water said. enters the sanitary sewer system in Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Materna said the key factor in two ways – through infiltration of DECK THE HALLS…Scotch Plains welcomed the holiday season last Sunday. this cost rise is the expansion and groundwater into seams or cracks in With horse-drawn carriage rides, below, throughout the afternoon and the improvement of the RVSA’s facili- pipes and by inflows such as sump lighting of the Christmas tree on the Village Green, above, at the end of the day, ties in response to a judicial consent pumps and downspouts emptying into there was lots of holiday cheer all through Scotch Plains. order settling a lawsuit brought sev- the sanitary sewer system rather than eral years ago by the American Lit- storm sewers. toral Society and the New Jersey The need to process storm water, Department of Environmental Pro- which can triple or quadruple de- tection (DEP). mand on the system, has forced the He said the settlement resulted in authority to build a plant that is vastly the need to increase plant capacity oversize, Mr. Brinker said. This judi- from its current rated 40 million gal- cially mandated expansion forced the lons per day to 105. The actual de- authority to spend $176 million to mand on the facility is about 30 mil- add capacity in order to treat storm lion gallons per day. The load on the water, he said. facility is not expected to change sig- These expenditures caused the debt nificantly. service portion of the RVSA’s total courtesy of National Archives The $176-million court-mandated operating budget to grow from about ALWAYS REMEMBER…Sixty five years ago, on the morning of December 7, upgrade includes $146 million for $100,000 on a total budget of $8.2 the United States was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor, bringing the U.S. into added sewerage capacity of the plant, million (1.2 percent) in 2000 to $2.5 World War II. After two waves of attacks, 21 ships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet had a $21-million co-generation facility million of a $15.6 million total (16 been damaged, 347 planes were either destroyed or damaged, 2,403 people were and $9 million for plant improve- percent) in 2006, and to a projected dead and another 1,178 were injured. ments. $13.7 million on a $30.5 million total PAGE INDEX Roselle Park Commisioner Attilio (44.9 per cent) in 2010. The actual Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9-11 Obituary ...... 20 “Sonny” Venturo in a statement dis- debt service load will be higher in Editorial ...... 4 Sports ...... 13-17 Classifieds .... 21 cussed how this current situation de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Community ... 6-8 Real Estate .... 13-19 A&E ...... 22-24 Page 12 Thursday, December 7, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Developer Opts Not to Rent St. Anne’s School to UCESC By PAUL J. PEYTON mailed to 150 Garwood residents. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “I have now decided to continue GARWOOD – Developer James with my original plans to construct Ward has broken off negotiations to age-restricted housing on this site for lease the former St. Anne’s School on the people of Garwood, and I have Second Avenue to the Union County withdrawn from negotiations with the Educational Services Commission Union County Educational Services (UCESC) for the new home of the Commission and I will not be leasing Hillcrest Academy North. Mr. Ward the school property to them,” Mr. is the owner by contract of the now- Ward stated in the letter. defunct St. Anne’s School. Mr. Ward told The Times Tuesday Hillcrest is currently located in the that he has submitted an application former Lincoln School in Westfield. to construct a 47-unit, 55-and-up re- Earlier this year, the Westfield Board stricted-housing development to the of Education opted not to renew the borough’s planning board and hopes UCESC lease after four students were the case would be heard in January. Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times arrested in the spring for vandalizing He said construction will take a year. BURSTING WITH CHRISTMAS SPIRIT…(Left to right) Fanwood’s Christmas tree will glow brightly throughout the month of December. Also in Fanwood, Scotch The units, which will be open to Plains-Fanwood High School students, under the direction of SPFHS Choral Director John Brzozowski, sang Christmas carols to the crowd during the borough’s tree one vehicle and stealing another. The lighting on Sunday afternoon. The ice sculpture and petting zoo were two attractions in downtown Scotch Plains last Sunday, as residents of both Scotch Plains and UCESC appealed its case in court, Garwood residents first, would have Fanwood gear up for Santa to come down their chimneys. and an administrative law judge gave a starting price of $400,000. He said the UCESC until the end of the school the units would generate up to year to find a new home for Hillcrest. $700,000 in local taxes. POLICE BLOTTER The Westfield BOE wants to use the The developer owns the James Ward Fanwood Council Lincoln School for an early-child- Mansion in Westfield and is currently CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 hood development center. building a 35-unit, age-restricted like a [new] ball field out there.” Councilman Jack Molenaar noted Scotch Plains beth warrant. “At this time, after having had the housing development called the Sa- He anticipated the fields would be that NJ Transit buses use Midway Tuesday, November 28, a resident Wednesday, November 29, David opportunity to talk to many residents of vannah on Prospect Street in of O’Donnell Avenue reported a theft. Samsonia, 20, of Scotch Plains was ready in time for the spring sports Avenue, and he advised borough of- According to police, the front bumper arrested on open motor vehicle war- Garwood, it has become apparent to me Westfield. season. ficials to reference that fact in the that the people of Garwood do not want “After talking to the people, we was removed from the victim’s car rants from Plainfield, for $283; Green Mr. Pryor asked the council to draft grant application, which is due be- while it was parked in the street. Brook, for $300, and Fanwood, for $81. the facility to remain a school, but thought it was a better fit,” Mr. Ward a resolution authorizing the borough fore the end of this month. instead would prefer housing specifi- told The Times, noting that 50 percent Tuesday, November 28, a resident Unable to post bail, he was turned over to apply for next year’s Safe Routes The borough council’s next regular of Raritan Road reported a burglary. to the Green Brook Police Department. cally tailored for the people of Garwood of Garwood homeowners are over the to Schools grant. meeting will be Tuesday, December who wish to remain in the community age of 55 and the borough has no age- According to police, the victim’s un- Wednesday, November 29, Brian A. He said that “about $100,000” in 12, at 7:30 p.m. at borough hall. locked garage was entered and a snow Mundy, 19, of Scotch Plains was ar- as they grow older,” Mr. Ward said in a restricted facility. “So, there is a huge funding could be available to con- letter dated November 20 that was demand for this (type of) housing.” blower was removed. The value of the rested in Westfield Municipal Court struct or replace sidewalks along the Reading is Good For You snow blower was $1,600. on an open criminal warrant from whole length of Midway Avenue from Wednesday, November 29, a resi- Union Township for $250. He was Terrill Road to the Scotch Plains bor- dent of Westfield Road reported being released after posting bail. der. the victim of identity theft. According Thursday, November 30, Peter “A lot of the existing [Midway to police, someone used the victim’s Cacciuttolo, 18, of Fanwood was ar- Avenue] sidewalks are asphalt, nar- Social Security number to obtain in- rested at Brightwood Park on Prospect row or chewed up,” Mr. Pryor said. surance. Street during a motor vehicle stop and He pointed to the success of a similar Thursday, November 30, a resident charged with possession of drug para- project along the key north-south of East Second Street reported being phernalia. He was released on his own Martine Avenue corridor this year, the victim of harassment. According recognizance. and said the Midway project, expected to police, a former friend called the Thursday, November 30, Steve to cost about $400,000, would enable victim several times and left messages McIntrye, 22, of Roselle was arrested the borough to make needed improve- goleader.com/subscribe on his answering machine. on a disorderly person charge in a ments along a key east-west route. Thursday, November 30, an em- municipal lot to the rear of a Central ployee of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Avenue business. According to police, School reported being the victim of McIntrye was part of a group of young Kathy Marques for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times criminal mischief. According to po- people that had congregated around SCHOOL’S OUT...The now-defunct St. Anne’s facility will not house Hillcrest lice, while the victim was at work, the door to the establishment, block- Academy, developer James Ward informed Garwood residents in a letter. He someone scratched the side of his ve- ing the entrance. He allegedly refused plans to move ahead with his proposal to construct age-restricted housing at the hicle. multiple requests by a police officer to site. Thursday, November 30, Tyler move away from the door and then Smith, 21, of Plainfield was arrested pushed the officer with his guitar. and charged with criminal trespassing. McIntrye was released on his own SP-F Board of Education According to police, a call was re- recognizance. ceived reporting a suspicious person. Saturday, December 2, a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Police found the suspect sitting behind Mountainside resident reported the rear board’s involvement in remedying little surprised by the criticisms in the the wheel of a car that did not belong to view mirror on his motor vehicle was the parking problems. Mr. Russo paper.” He said some remedies have him. Smith was transported to police shattered while the vehicle was parked said he was surprised and “disap- been put into place but that the prob- headquarters where he was processed at the south-side Westfield train sta- pointed to see this sort of criticism lem could not be solved all at once. and released. tion. in the local paper.” Mr. Del Sordi said the parking Fanwood Saturday, December 2, a Westfield In the November 30 article, The problem is not only a student one. Thursday, November 30, Darryl J. resident reported that the windshield Times quoted township officials and He said that on election days and Chapman, 49, of Plainfield was ar- on his motor vehicle was cracked while police making critical statements at during conferences there has also rested on outstanding warrants out of the vehicle was parked at the south- the township council’s November been insufficient parking, which, he Victoria McCabe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Glen Ridge and Irvington following a side Westfield train station. 15 meeting about the board’s lack said, was not covered by the newspa- The Fanwood (above) and Scotch Plains (below) public libraries are examining motor vehicle stop on LaGrande Av- Sunday, December 3, Jill Veltri, 23, of involvement in remedying the per and was “a bigger problem than the possibility of merging together and sharing services. The two independent locations currently offer a combined catalogue of more than 120,000 items to enue. of Westfield was arrested during a parking situation around the high indicated.” members of both municipalities. Thursday, November 30, Gary Jones, motor vehicle stop at Boulevard and school. Board member Craig Nowlin said 46, of Plainfield was arrested on an Park Street and charged with posses- Mr. Russo cited “numerous” occa- there has been an enrollment increase outstanding Fanwood warrant after a sion of less than 50 grams of mari- sions when the board had met with of 600 students in the past five years, field investigation. juana. She was released on her own township officials and the police to adding to the present parking situa- Thursday, November 30, Bernard recognizance. discuss solutions to the parking situ- tion. Jennings, 50, of Plainfield was arrested Mountainside ation. He said the board has had pro- When asked to expound on the on an outstanding Jersey City warrant Monday, November 13, a resident fessional evaluations of the parking board’s position, Mr. Russo told The after a field investigation. of Force Drive reported being the vic- situation and has made “substantial Times that he did not intend to in- Friday, December 1, Thomas J. tim of criminal mischief. According to changes” around “several” district sinuate the paper was reporting in- Wolfe, 31, of Clark was arrested on an police, someone threw an unknown schools to alleviate the parking prob- accuracies or misquoting township outstanding warrant out of Leonia af- substance against the side of her house. lems. officials. He said he recognized that ter a motor vehicle stop on Patterson The victim also stated she has noticed He said additional spaces have been the source of the criticisms was not Avenue. a group of juveniles frequently loiter- provided each year and that an up- the expressed opinion of the news- Saturday, December 2, Akbar ing on her property and leaving behind dated survey was currently being con- paper. Without mentioning the source Muhammad, 34, of Plainfield was ar- trash including alcohol containers, ducted to evaluate parking needs. of the quotes, he clarified that the rested following a motor vehicle stop condoms and food wrappers. Mr. Del Sordi said he was also “a board disagreed with the content of on Terrill Road, which revealed an Friday, November 17, a patron of a outstanding no-bail warrant issued by Route 22 muffler shop reported being the criticisms and not the paper’s the Essex County Sheriff’s Depart- the victim of assault. According to accuracy in quoting township offi- ment. He also was charged with out- police, the victim was standing out- cials. standing warrants out of Newark and side the shop when someone in a pass- RVSA The board voted to accept a revised Watchung. ing motor vehicle struck him in the version of the district’s goals as re- Saturday, December 2, Lewis neck with a paintball. The victim stated ported on by Superintendent of Balcom, 2nd, 27, of Scotch Plains was that two shots were fired, with one Assessments Schools Margaret Hayes at its De- arrested and charged with driving while striking the building and the other strik- cember agenda meeting. A copy of SP, FW Library Directors CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 intoxicated following a motor vehicle ing him. that report can be obtained at the stop on Martine Avenue. Saturday, November 18, Rodney W. 2009 – $13.9 million on $29.8 mil- board office. Saturday, December 2, a patron of a Johnson, 37, of Piscataway was stopped lion total, or 46.6 percent. The board approved the Individu- Discuss Possibility of Merger Martine Avenue restaurant reported a on Route 22 for speeding and later Frank Mazzarella, the commis- als With DisabilitiesAct (IDEA) grant, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 theft. According to police, the victim arrested for allegedly driving with a sioner from Clark, cited a modified revisions to the Scotch Plains- libraries are participating in a pilot emphasis in Trenton on towns merg- left her cellular telephone on her table suspended registration. He was pro- version of late Republican U.S. Sena- Fanwood High School Program of program — NextRead — an advisory ing or sharing services, such a move and someone removed it. cessed and released. tor from Illinois Everett Dirksen’s Studies, participation in the ROTC service in which residents can sign up would allow both towns to retain their Saturday, December 2, a resident of Monday, November 27, a driver on quote: “A million here, and a million Program, a reading recovery program for e-mail alerts containing reading autonomy while sharing a service Bach Avenue reported being the vic- Route 22 reported being the victim of there, and soon, you’re talking about and the Title I parent involvement suggestions from their favorite genres. that’s beneficial to the 30,000 or so tim of criminal mischief. According to a hit-and-run. According to police, the real money.” policy on second reading. When the merger idea was first residents in both communities. police, several juveniles attending a victim was slowing down for a red The authority’s participating The board’s next agenda meeting presented to the trustee boards of “We have dreams of becoming a party at the home caused several thou- traffic signal when the driver of a silver towns’ mayors attended the meeting will be held on Thursday, December both libraries, members were recep- cultural center for the two communi- sand dollars worth of damage to the or grey pick-up truck struck the victim’s to hear a presentation about 7, and the next regular monthly meet- residence. Police are investigating the car in the rear bumper. The suspect tive, the directors said. Mrs. Kolaya ties,” Mrs. Kolaya said. incident and have identified several privatization. The presentation cited ing will be tonight, Thursday, De- and Mr. Weiss said they received simi- It’s the lack of space at both librar- then fled the scene, police said. Any- typical savings in the 25 to 35 per- cember 21. Both meetings will be youths attending the party. one with any information about this lar sentiments in a meeting between ies, however, that’s delaying the real- Monday, December 4, Keena A. incident is asked to notify the cent range, but this would be cut held at the administration offices in themselves, the president and vice- ization of that dream. She said the roughly in half, as it wouldn’t affect the Evergreen School at 8 p.m. fol- Rudolph, 28, of Plainfield was arrested Mountainside Police Department at president of each boardand the may- limited amount of room often means following a motor vehicle stop on Mid- (908) 232-8100. the debt the RVSA has taken on, lowing executive sessions at 7:30 p.m. ors of Fanwood and Scotch Plains. juggling and switching of rooms for authority members said. way Avenue, which revealed outstand- Tuesday, November 28, Daniel K. The Fanwood Library was built in different groups and activities. Mr. ing warrants out of North Plainfield, Lytwyn, 52, of Newark was arrested at Mr. Brinker mentioned “the real find out what everyone’s the 1950s, with an addition con- Weiss said he faces similar constraints impact” of the cost of the expansion Westfield and Watchung. the Essex County jail on an active structed in 1980, according to Mr. in Fanwood. Westfield Mountainside warrant in the amount late in the discussion, when he put the talking about Weiss. The Scotch Plains facility was The grant application, which per-household cost of the authority’s Sunday, November 26, a Plainfield of $335. goleader.com/thebuzz built in the 1960s. Fanwood has about would be made through the state’s resident reported the theft of his mo- Thursday, November 30, Keith services at slightly under $300 per 6,000 square feet of usable space, SHARE (Sharing Available Re- year in 2010. tor vehicle, a white, two-door 1994 Lewis, 48, of Plainfield was arrested while Scotch Plains has about 14,000 sources Efficiently) program, is for Mazda, from a municipal lot at the and charged with eluding police and square feet. The Scotch Plains library $90,000, with the two libraries con- north-side Westfield train station. He numerous motor vehicle offenses. Ac- system is about 200 years old, while tributing a combined $10,000. Mr. told police the vehicle was removed cording to police, a report of a pursuit Fanwood’s is about a century old. Weiss said he was hopeful that a between approximately noon on No- of a motorcycle on Route 22 was re- Addressing some of the thinking “good portion” of the costs associ- vember 24 and 11 a.m. on November ceived from the Springfield Police De- behind a potential merger, Mr. Weiss ated with any future construction 26. The vehicle had not been recov- partment. pointed to the cost savings that would would be from grant money, to which ered. Mountainside police picked up the result by eliminating the duplication Mrs. Kolaya added that the state has Monday, November 27, Hugo pursuit and observed the operator of that now exists in a number of areas, to provide some financial incentives Araujo, 40, of Westfield was arrested the motorcycle driving erratically, in- including magazine subscriptions, for such a sharing of services for on the 800 block of Summit Avenue on cluding driving on the grass median book purchases and the expense in- things to move forward. two outstanding Teaneck motor ve- and the shoulder in excess of 90 mph. volved in maintaining two separate The Scotch Plains Township Coun- hicle warrants totaling $850. He was According to police, the chase was buildings. He also noted that “half of cil briefly discussed the application released after posting bail. called off because of the danger of the Scotch Plains is closer to the Fanwood at a conference meeting last month, Monday, November 27, Lamar high speed. The Plainfield Police De- Library.” with Mayor Martin Marks saying that Bracy, 24, of Plainfield was arrested partment later apprehended the sus- He said that among the things a the merger idea was still “very con- following a motor vehicle stop on the pect after he crashed the motorcycle consultant would look at during the ceptual.” A merger, he said, would 900 block of West South Avenue on an into a parked vehicle. months-long process is, firstly, an require both towns’ voters passing outstanding Plainfield criminal war- Sunday, December 3, Michael D. appropriate centrally located site for referendums dissolving the two rant. Bracy was released after posting Buffardi, 22, of Scotch Plains was a joint library, while other experts present library boards and creating a $500 bail. arrested and charged with DWI fol- would examine issues such as park- new single board. That, the mayor Tuesday, November 28, Garth lowing a one-car motor vehicle acci- Ebanks, 36, of Plainfield was arrested dent on Route 22 in which he rolled his ing and traffic. Mrs. Kolaya added said, “is still years away.” following a motor vehicle stop on the car. that a consultant would not only ex- “Our only goal,” Mr. Weiss said 600 block of West South Avenue on Sunday, December 3, David Curiel, amine the libraries’ present needs but this week, “is more service and better outstanding criminal warrants from 21, of Jersey City was arrested and would also try to anticipate what the service” for the residents. And Mrs. Courtesy of Lisa McNally Annandale and Elizabeth, each with charged with driving with a suspended SOUNDS OF THE SEASON...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School instrumental- library of 30 or 40 years hence would Kolaya said, “In the long run, the only bail of $500. Ebanks posted bail on the license. He also was arrested on out- ists entertain the crowd at Fanwood’s annual tree-lighting ceremony with the require. responsible thing to do is examine” Annandale warrant and was released standing warrants in the amount of sounds of the holiday season. Mr. Weiss said with the renewed the possibility of a merger. on his own recognizance on the Eliza- $748. Page 2 Thursday, December 7, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Sen. Scutari Sponsors Freeholders Unveil Measure Employer Car Insurance Bill To Boost Directors’ Wages TRENTON – Legislation spon- “step-down” clauses to lower cover- By PAUL J. PEYTON one can get,” Freeholder Dan Sullivan sored by Senator Nicholas Scutari age for individual employees to the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times told reporters. (LD22-Linden) to require insurance limits specified in their personal poli- ELIZABETH – The Union County All increases are through workers’ companies to provide full uninsured cies, unless they are specifically named freeholder board last Thursday ap- performance evaluations as conducted and underinsured motorist coverage as an insured person under their proved the introduction of an ordinance by supervisors. Mr. Salemme said to employees under their employers’ company’s commercial policy. On that will hike salaries of department that “traditionally,” the freeholders commercial policies was approved most commercial policies, only the heads between 2.75 and 4.88 percent. have approved the raises, which are by the State Senate on Monday. company itself is named, meaning that Non-union workers also received an based on the average pay hikes given “Right now, you have a situation the UM/UIM coverage employers are average increase of 3.75 percent based to unionized employees. where two employees, riding in the paying premiums for is virtually inac- on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). “It is a performance-based or merit- same vehicle, covered by the same cessible, Mr. Scutari said. If approved by the freeholders at based system,” he said. commercial policy, can be injured He said that the bill would respond tonight’s meeting, County Manager In other business, per an inquiry by identically in the same accident and to the state Supreme Court’s ruling in George Devanney’s salary would in- Tina Renna of Cranford, president of receive different levels of coverage,” Pinto v. New Jersey Manufacturers crease by $6,059 to $157,530. Deputy the Union County Watchdog Asso- Mr. Scutari said. “The current system Insurance Company upholding the County Manager/Director of Admin- ciation, Mr. Barry said the freehold- is arbitrary and misleading, leaving use of step-down clauses. istrative Services Elizabeth ers agreed to settle a legal matter with New Jersey’s employers and employ- “Employers purchase uninsured and Genievich’s new salary would be corrections officer Michael Scarlata Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times ees exposed when they thought they underinsured motorist coverage to make FRIENDSHIP IS THE BEST GIFT...Charlotte O’Brien and Marci McKevitt of $137,623, an increase of $5,293. for $6,000, the cost of legal fees in a were completely covered. My bill certain that their employees are pro- Westfield share the load, carrying a tree through town last Saturday. The pals County Counsel Robert Barry’s will disciplinary hearing. will guarantee that companies get the tected on the road,” he said. “By elimi- bought the tree from the Y Men’s Tree Sale on Elm Street and planned to present earn $141,619, up $5,119. The board approved a $13,870 in- coverage they are paying for, and nating step-down clauses, we can make it as a surprise to a mutual friend. Other salary raises are: Public crease to Hoboken-based This Is It! hardworking New Jerseyans get the sure that they are paying good money Safety Director Harold Gibson, Concept and Event Productions for protection they deserve.” for protection they can rely on.” $113,793, up $4,000; Finance Direc- the MusicFest concert held Septem- The bill, S-1666, would stop insur- The bill now heads to the Assembly SP Lions Club Takes Part tor Larry Caroselli, $126,377, an in- ber 16 at Nomahegan Park. Mr. ance companies from using so-called for consideration. crease of $4,375; Human Services Devanney said the additional funds, Director Frank Guzzo, $123,801, up bringing the contract’s total cost to In Annual Health Fair $4,378; and Parks, Recreation and $218,870, were due to additional pro- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch clubs are dedicated to meeting a va- Facilities Director Charles Sigmund, duction and stage setup work needed Plains Health Department conducted riety of community needs, with serv- $116,946, up $3,130, and Director of due to adverse weather conditions. its 18th annual health fair on Octo- ing the blind and visually impaired Economic Development Al Faella, The county also used the company ber 21 at the municipal building in as the major initiative. For more in- $107,375, up $5,000. for the Rhythm & Blues concert in Scotch Plains. formation on the Scotch Plains Li- Only Director of Engineering and Plainfield and the Kingdom Travel- The Scotch Plains Lions Club par- ons Club or to attend a meeting, call Public Works (DPW) Joseph Graziano, ing Jubilee Tour for a cost of $180,000. ticipated in this event by arranging the club’s president, Barbara Anilo, earning $108,000, will not receive a During the public part of the meet- and paying for the Lions Eye Mo- at (908) 322-4472. raise. He joined the county over the ing, Mrs. Renna said the board should bile to be in the municipal parking Help Build a Better Community summer from Berkeley Heights, where include the county budget and the an- lot during the health fair and also he was DPW director, following the nual audit report on its website. She hired an optometrist. Lions mem- retirement of Frank Dann, who was said the county spent $5,000 to up- bers helped patients register and paid $116,357. Directors’ increases grade the website, but “you don’t have read the distance eye chart. The are retroactive to January 2006. any financial documents on there.” optometrist then did the eye screen- The freeholders, who will not in- She cited a county prosecutor’s Of- ing. More than 20 people took ad- crease their salaries this year, will be fice legal opinion, which states the vantage of this service during the paid $29,500 next year. The board board needs to include specific litiga- FOOD COLLECTION…Girl Scout Troop 993 of Holy Trinity Interparochial health fair. Read, Write, Report chairman will make $31,500 and the tion discussed in executive sessions School in Westfield collected food for Eva’s Kitchen in Paterson for its Thanks- There are more than1.4 million GOLEADER.COM/SUBSCRIBE vice-chairman will earn $30,500. The within the minutes of those meetings. giving meal. Pictured are Shannon Lenahan, Jennifer Puleo and Briana Femia. members active in more than 40,000 freeholders approved $1,500 raises The opinion also said minutes need to Eva’s Kitchen serves a hot lunch 365 days a year. All who come are fed. Lions Clubs around the world. The timesnj.com/subscribe for themselves in 2005. Total salary be updated as litigation is settled. increases for the nine directors com- “If you were interested in open bined are $37,354, as compared to government, these minutes would be OWEN BRAND Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. $41,150 as awarded last year, not on your website,” Mrs. Renna said, including benefits. noting that she paid $49 to put last Your Home-Town “25 Years Experience” The board passed a resolution to set year’s county audit on the Watchdog’s Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer salary ranges for non-union employees Association’s website. MORTGAGE BANKER based on the CPI for Northern New “You make (it look like) you are Jersey. According to Joseph Salemme, doing us a favor,” said Freeholder director of labor management relations, Chairman Al Mirabella. ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC FAMILY LAW the county policy dates back to 1992 Mrs. Renna responded, “You’re (the · Divorce · Domestic Violence and impacts 600 employees. He said freeholders) an open government dis- the county ordinance requires the an- grace.” · Custody · Child Support nual adjustment of salaries to the CPI. Roselle Park resident Jacob Employees who fall below that average Magiera, a former borough council- Residential - Construction are given an increase to bring them to man and Korean War veteran, asked · DWI · Criminal Defense the CPI average. the board to promote the “Yellow “There are only a few people that fall Ribbon Campaign” of the Roselle Commercial - Bridge Loans · Business Disputes · Commercial Litigation below that (CPI),” Mr. Salemme said. Park Patriotic Society. He asked the Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Another resolution approved by the board to promote the display of rib- board boosts non-union workers’ bons in homes and businesses in the Local: (908) 789-2730 wages by an average of 3.75 percent, county to remember veterans serving Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 26 although Mr. Salemme said some sala- currently in Iraq and Afghanistan. (908) 232-8787 ries will be increased up to 5 percent, “This is a patriotic duty…Our sol- [email protected] while some workers might not re- diers have been gone for too long. We ceive any raise. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 7, 2006 Page 3 Peyton's Santa Train to Run Through Peek at the Week Westfield, Raritan Stations In Politics AREA—This year’s Santa Train Broad Street in Westfield; Redelico’s The Leader/Times trip, operated by the Jersey Central Paint Center, located at 118 West By Paul Peyton of Chapter, will be held on Saturday, Main Street in Somerville; the Model the Temporary Disability Insurance December 9. The train will depart Railroad Shop, located on Vail Av- Recount Upholds Mayor Fund would not be sufficient to pay for from Raritan at 8:30 a.m. and from enue and New Market Road in Races In Linden, BH three months of paid leave per appli- the South Avenue location of the Piscataway, and Toysland, located at Linden City Councilman Richard cant. An Eagleton Center for Public Westfield Station at 9 a.m. and at 1 29 Alden Street in Cranford. Gerbounka’s victory over long-time Interest Polling at Rutgers reported that p.m. There is no afternoon departure Any remaining available tickets will Mayor John Gregorio was upheld its recent survey found 78 percent of from Raritan. be sold at the Westfield Station the Monday by the Board of Elections in respondents favored paid leave. The trip features Santa Claus and day of the trip; there will be a $1 Scotch Plains . The victory reduced DeCroce Says Income Mrs. Claus, along with a few of Santa’s surcharge per ticket, and only cash Mr. Gerbounka’s from 113 to 108 helpers. Santa pays a visit to each car and checks will be accepted. votes. The victory by Berkeley Tax Hike Is Wrong and is always willing to pose for a few Anyone who wishes to purchase Heights Mayor David Cohen was also Assembly Republican Leader Alex pictures. There are sing-a-longs, candy tickets for groups of 10 or more can upheld over write-in candidate John DeCroce said he hopes a statement in canes and coloring books for the kids. call the JCRHS hotline at (908) 233- Miller, a former councilman. The Burlington County Times made In addition, each car on the train fea- 3603 or e-mail [email protected]. by Assemblyman John Burzichelli, co- tures a drawing for a miniature train set. Anyone with questions can e-mail Corzine Makes Visit chair of the joint legislative committee The train operates west from [email protected]. studying property tax reform, was not Westfield to Highbridge and back, a The Westfield station is located be- To NJ Troops In Iraq two-hour trip. tween North and South Avenues. There Governor Jon Corzine met with serious when he said, “the issue of the income tax is going to be in play.” BANK ON IT…On November 11, more than 25 members of Jefferson School Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 is free parking on the South Avenue military leaders and New Jersey troops for children under 12. Seating is lim- side of the station on Saturdays. Me- during a visit to Iraq and Kuwait on “New Jersey families are being bled Pack 673 combined to contribute over one hundred bags of food to the Holy to death,” Mr. DeCroce said. “After Trinity Food Bank at this year’s Scouting For Food event. ited, so organizers recommend buy- tered parking is available on the North November 29. The former U.S. Sena- ing tickets in advance. Tickets are Avenue side of the station. The Raritan tor said he now believes more troops five years of Democrat policies that have resulted in $6 billion in new available at the following retailers: station is located between Thompson are needed to reduce violence in Iraq, DWC Announces Westfield Big-Little Railroad Shop, located at and Anderson Streets. according to a Star Ledger report. He state taxes, $10 billion in increased spending, $37.5 billion in new debt 63 West Main Street in Somerville; If handicapped access is required, said New Jersey would likely have Brunners Optician, located on East contact (908) 233-3603. more National Guard troops called to and an average 35-percent jump in Holiday Event Schedule property taxes, the last thing people duty in Iraq over the next three years. WESTFIELD — More than 100 Streets. The governor visited with servicemen need is another tax hike. UC Meeting to Discuss “Democrats like Burzichelli just holiday events are being planned in In addition, the DWC is sponsor- from the state’s 250th Brigade Sup- Westfield as part of the annual “Wel- ing free historic tour trolley rides on port Battalion and the 102nd RSTA. don’t get it. We don’t need to raise taxes to lower property taxes. That’s come Home to Westfield” celebra- December 9, 10, 16 and 17 from 11 Governors George Pataki of New York, tion. The Downtown Westfield Cor- a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic tours will be County Bicycle Master Plan Jon Huntsman of Utah and Ted not reform. What we need to do is control spending at every level of gov- poration (DWC) recently completed presented by members of the AREA — A meeting to focus on bikeway system that includes on-road Kulongoski of Oregon traveled with the production of the “Welcome Home Westfield Historical Society offering planning new bicycle routes in Union and off-road facilities. Governor Corzine on this trip. ernment, particularly at the state level.” Mr. DeCroce said Democrats to Westfield” brochure which is avail- interesting information about historic County will take place next week, We are encouraging the public to NJ Business Group should stop looking at creating new able at westfieldtoday.com and at Westfield and its downtown. Over- announced the Union County Board be a part of this meeting,” Freeholder toll roads and raising state taxes and downtown stores. night accommodations for the trolley of Chosen Freeholders. Chairman Alexander Mirabella said. Opposes Family Leave instead “seriously attack government In the tradition of the holidays, driver are being provided by The Best The Union County Division of Plan- “Resident input is critical in the plan- Phil Kirschner, president of the New waste and control spending.” the DWC will also sponsor enter- Western Westfield Inn and two cans ning and Community Development ning process; we need to know what Jersey Business and Industry Associa- tainment for the remainder of the of food are being encouraged for the has scheduled the public meeting for their needs and concerns are.” tion, told New Jersey’s 101.5 FM that a AC Council Considers season. The Yuletide Carolers Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Tuesday, December 12, at the The Comprehensive Bicycle Mas- family-leave bill would be costly to Smoking Ban in Casinos “Dickens” carolers, will perform at Food Drive. Cranford Recreation and Parks De- ter Plan Project is designed to encour- business owners due to costs associated 105 Elm Street 3C Court Park on Free on-street two-hour meter partment building from 2 to 4 p.m. age the functional and recreational use with replacement workers, overtime The Atlantic City Council has sched- December 9, 16, and 23 from 1 to 2 parking is being provided by the The existing bicycle map and guide of bicycles in Union County. and training. He said funding through uled to hold a public hearing and to vote p.m. Escape – Women’s Barbershop Town of Westfield now through De- is almost 25 years old,” said Free- Upon completion, residents will on an ordinance that would expand the Quartet will perform while stroll- cember 25 at the bagged metered holder Daniel P. Sullivan, Transpor- have access to new routes and a new Parkinson’s Group statewide smoking ban in public places ing in downtown stores and restau- locations. Visitors are reminded to tation Advisory Board liaison. “This map. Guidelines will also be offered to Atlantic City casinos. The state’s ban rants on Thursday evenings, De- still pay at the pay stations in the meeting will focus on how to update that can be used to encourage the safe Posts Holiday Party exempts the casinos from the law. Ca- cember 7, 14 and 21, from 6:30 p.m. lots. the map and guide and create safer use of bicycles in the future. WESTFIELD – The Westfield sinos have threatened to sue if the city to 8:30 p.m. Parking tokens and smart cards routes for all county residents regard- The North Jersey Transportation Parkinson Support Group will hold enacts the smoking ban, according to a The Watson Highlanders Bagpipe (refillable up to a $200 value) make less of how they use a bicycle.” Planning Authority and the County of its annual holiday party at 12:30 p.m. New Jersey 101.5 FM report. Band will perform while strolling great holiday gifts and can be pur- This is the second meeting of the Union provide funding for the project. on Monday, December 11, in the Par- around downtown every Saturday chased at the Parking Services De- Union County Comprehensive Bi- A consultant team led by The RBA ish House Lounge of The Presbyte- Westfield Businesses from 2 to 5 p.m. on December 9, 16 partment in the Westfield Police Sta- cycle Master Plan Project. In addi- Group has been awarded this contract. rian Church in Westfield, located at and 23. The New Jersey Workshop tion at 425 East Broad Street. tion to planning various bicycle The meeting will be held in room 140 Mountain Avenue. Provide Parking Coins for the Arts alphorns will perform For more information, contact the routes, the planners will discuss chal- 204 of the building, located at 220 Individuals with Parkinson’s dis- WESTFIELD – Participating busi- every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at DWC at (908)-789-9444 or visit the lenges in creating the new routes and Walnut Avenue in Cranford. On-site ease and/or their caregivers are in- nesses in downtown Westfield pro- the corner of Elm and East Broad DWC website. the development of an integrated parking is available. vited to join the festivities. Refresh- vide one-hour parking coins to their ments will be provided, as well as a customers. The coins can be used at short photo presentation of Barbara any meter or pay station in town. The Don’t Forget! Pick up your monthly Ringk’s recent trip to Kenya. Downtown Westfield Corporation The non-denominational group says it has sold 12,000 tokens to busi- edition of Wine News at . . . meets regularly on the second Mon- nesses for this program. day of each month. It provides speaker The Town of Westfield offers free programs, a lending library and other on-street two-hour metered parking information and support for those from December 1 to December 25. coping with Parkinson’s disease. The town also sells parking tokens The meetings are free of charge. and refillable parking cards. They For more information, call Barbara can be purchased at the Office of Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or the church Parking Services, located at 425 East office at (908) 233-0301. Broad Street.

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Santa Claus Enjoyed His Visit to DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Scotch Plains Sunday Afternoon Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association I just wanted to take this opportunity to goes to Mayor Marks for his help in National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association thank the children of all ages who came lighting the beautiful Christmas tree in The others are made up. Are you sharp out to see me at the holiday celebration in Alan Augustine Park. enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Scotch Plains this past Sunday. Approxi- A special thank you goes to SPBPA tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 mately 300 children came by to visit. Mrs. President Lisa Mohn of Apple Blossom If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Claus and I had a lot of fun meeting so Flower Shop and the volunteers of the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 many great children and their families. Scotch Plains Business and Professional vidual. If you get three – word expert. If The weather cooperated and it looked like Association for planning the event and you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at everyone was having a great time. making it a wonderful success. Lisa’s free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 I want to thank the many people who tireless efforts have made the event a All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. made my visit possible. Thanks to the great success for many years. come from the board game Diction Scotch Plains Fire Department, Depart- I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte ment of Public Works and Recreation and peaceful holiday season. Don’t for- Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Department for helping to set up the event get my cookies (I prefer chocolate chip) 1. Culpon – A shred or splinter Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo and also allowing it to run smoothly. and milk on Christmas Eve! You might 2. Sapient – Wise; knowing COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Thank you to the Scotch Plains Police make it skim milk – I’ve put on some 3. Rectirostral – Having a straight bill Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Department for keeping everyone safe. weight this year. or beak EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Thanks also to the volunteer elves for Santa Claus 4. Chukker – One of the periods into Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin making it a fun day. A special thank you North Pole which a polo game is divided TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES TEFF One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Community Asked to Help Raise 1. To make or look smart; to dress up 2. A mild, friendly slap on the back or shoulder Money for ‘Gifts of Gold’ Program 3. A grain plant of Abyssinia from This holiday season, we ask you to help make a difference. Please help put a smile which flour is made Public Has Right to Know Details make a dream come true for the less fortu- on these children’s faces. Our minimum 4. Excessive grief; very sad nate families of our area. The YMCA of goal is to raise over $2,000 and hopefully TEREBINTH Newark is home to many foster, homeless we will exceed our expectations. 1. A translucent quartz of leek-green and DYFS children. We are asking the If you are a WHS student, all donations color Of Government Executive Sessions Westfield community and the student body should be brought to Bonnie Underwood’s 2. A medieval catapult for hurling stones at Westfield High School to donate money room (252) or her mailbox in the Main 3. A small European tree of the sumac Local governments are sometimes faced with per- The question of course is who filed the litigation and (any amount is greatly appreciated) to the Office, or in an envelope to Chris Franks, family. Turpentine tree. sonnel and legal issues that are best discussed in what collective bargaining group is in negotiations? “Gifts of Gold.” This money will be spent Brandon Heroux, Nick Livolsi or Danny 4. A German helmet with a sharp metal to fulfill their special holiday wish, and Strauss. Checks can be made payable to spike private, not in front of members of the public and the The public has the right to know. will be delivered to them on Christmas Mary Jane Franks and mailed to 518 DEAVE press. The law provides a mechanism for officials to We detailed contract talks between the Borough of Eve. Remember, your gift could be the Clark Street, Westfield. 1. To confuse or stun with noise hold private discussions, but only in special circum- Fanwood and the local Policeman’s Benevolent As- only gift a child receives this holiday. Thank you for helping to make Christ- 2. To understand or perceive We are reaching out to the Westfield mas brighter for these children. 3. To belittle or humble stances. It’s otherwise prohibited. However, for pri- sociation after our reporter inquired as to what and WHS community to help out the 4. To run abandon; decamp vate meetings to be permitted, New Jersey’s Open “contract negotiations” the borough had gone into Chris Franks, Brandon Heroux, children in need who are currently out of Nick LiVolsi, Danny Strauss DICHOSTASIS Public Meetings Act requires that matters need to be executive session to discuss. Often, we see “person- a home. As the holidays get closer, we ask Juniors, Westfield High School 1. Spontaneous subdivision that you get into the spirit and reach into 2. In biology, the cessation of natural spelled out and read aloud in the form of a resolution. nel issues” as the sole reason listed for a private your hearts. Again, any donation will selection in generation Under this statute, a governing body may exclude session. The law states that an explanation is to be 3. State of exaustion; worn out the public from discussions that pertain to material provided. 4. Motionless; inert deemed private such as personnel records and data, It is the public’s right to know with whom the town Cavalier, Dismissive Attitude of personal information including medical, health, cus- is in contract talks with and how much union mem- Vote ‘Yes’ for Bond on MS Council on Audit Is Intolerable todial, child protection or rehabilitation; ongoing bers are paid, as well as the details of the settlement. According to Mountainside Mayor newspaper. I read the annual audit in the Jan. 23 for WF Schools collective bargaining issues and contract negotia- We do not want government trying to hide things that Robert Viglianti, every recommendation library and brought it to the attention of As many of you are aware, there is an tions. are being discussed behind closed doors. by the auditors of the borough’s financial Mayor Viglianti and the council. The important school bond referendum com- records is considered to be nitpicking and mayor quickly dispatched my concerns ing up for vote on January 23, 2007. This Information on the purchase, lease or acquisition When a case is resolved, it is our view that elected not to be taken seriously. This is obvious by saying that the audit of the capital vote is the culmination of almost two years of property with public funds, the setting of banking officials should be proactive and fully disclose the by the fact that three of the four recom- equipment was an extremely minor issue of dedicated work on the part of the board rates or investment of public funds, “where it could nature of a lawsuit or negotiation. Of course, the mendations by the auditors were repeat and would eventually be conducted. When of education, the Citizen’s Advisory Com- violations from the prior year’s audit. asked for a date of completion, he replied: mittee on Enrollment (CACE) and many adversely affect the public interest” if disclosed, also public can always seek this information through the Not reconciling bail money bank ac- “before next year’s election.” of our neighbors who have devoted long can be discussed in executive session. Pending or Open Public Records Act. But why wait? Taxpayers counts and publicly advertising bids when The cavalier and dismissive attitude of hours to the task of developing a viable anticipated litigation or contract negotiations and pay for the lawyers and therefore have the right to estimated orders are expected to exceed the governing body of Mountainside to solution to the overcrowded and poor physi- statutory limits may be unimportant to the it’s financial records is intolerable. Your cal state of many of our schools. matters “falling within the attorney-client privilege, know how their money is being spent. Let’s be open mayor and council but it certainly should paper correctly passes judgment as to the I am writing this letter to announce the to the extent that confidentiality is required in order about what transpired in a court case, including the be too many Mountainside taxpayers as it profligacy and indifferent breach of the formation of a new citizens group now for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a specifics of a settlement or court decision and total involves tens of thousands of dollars. public trust by the state and county gov- actively supporting the efforts of the board A prior year audit cited the ernments. Hopefully, you will publish of education to inform parents about the lawyer” is within the executive-session guidelines. legal fees incurred. Stonewalling this information Mountainside Borough for not having similar criticisms of the Mountainside pervasive positive solutions for education Private discussions can also include issues involv- does not do anyone any good and certainly doesn’t audited any of their capital equipment governing body. that the bond offers. This committee — ing the “employment, appointment, termination of help elected officials. In our view, this is one reason valued at millions of dollars. At the time John Shackelford Citizens for Education (CFE) — will be this glaring error was not reported in any Mountainside actively involved in publicizing the bond employment, terms and conditions of employment, that the public’s opinion of government in New and ensuring that reliable information is evaluation of the performance of, promotion or Jersey only gets worse by the day. available to all residents of Westfield. The disciplining of any specific prospective public of- In addition, meeting agendas should be disclosed HSBC Thanked for Donation to committee is peopled by 20 concerned parents and citizens at large representing ficer or employee or current public officer or em- several days before a meeting. They should be placed all of our schools, and has already raised ployee employed or appointed…unless all the indi- on the government’s website and distributed by e- Education Fund of Westfield $1,600 to help provide timely and insight- vidual employees or appointees…request in writing mail to those who want it. The county freeholder At the recent grand opening of HSBC trict to purchase new instruments for use ful information to our community. Bank’s Westfield branch, HSBC made a at the high school and middle schools. A I am also writing to inform you of some that such matter or matters be discussed at a public board still will not release agendas until the night of very generous donation to the Education $5,200 grant to the high school enabled great work being spearheaded by the board meeting,” the statute states. the meeting and only by paper to those in attendance. Fund of Westfield. On behalf of the trust- the student-run television station to pur- of education, and being supported by CFE. We covered the disciplinary hearings of Westfield Last Thursday, the board held both agenda and ees of the Education Fund, I would like to chase three teleprompters. HSBC’s sig- Every week in the Emphasis on Educa- thank HSBC for their support of our orga- nificant donation will allow the Ed Fund tion section of The Westfield Leader, a police officer Greg Kasko (currently on paid suspen- regular meetings and did not print the regular meet- nization and continued excellence in edu- to continue in its partnership with the column will be dedicated to a topic re- sion) and Detective Sandra Chambers, since both ing agenda until the first meeting and the executive cation in Westfield. schools to provide the best education pos- lated to the bond; in addition to reading officers wanted their hearings to be conducted in session were concluded. How can the public and The Ed Fund is a non-profit organiza- sible for our children. the letters to the editor, please check out tion run by community volunteers that Readers can obtain more information these articles. view of the public. press review what the board will vote on if the awards financial grants to Westfield teach- about the Ed Fund and its fundraisers, Members of our community (individu- In a decision by the Union County Prosecutor’s material is not available until the last minute? ers to compliment and augment the including the upcoming Third Annual als, schools, interest groups, etc.) are host- Office, the county freeholder board has been in- We think being candid and straightforward with district’s curriculum. In the past 14 years Wine Tasting and Auction to be held at ing “coffees” for their fellow constituents, the Ed Fund has raised and distributed Echo Lake Country Club on March 3, neighbors and friends. These coffees will structed to make several changes in how it goes into the public is a good idea. All of our elected municipal more than $230,000 in grants to all grade 2007, by going to our website at http:// be fun and informational forums where executive session. Assistant Prosecutor Ann Rubin and county officials along with school boards should levels for the purchase of new equipment, www.westfieldnj.com/edfund/. you can ask questions of BOE members as ruled that when litigation has been filed, the board consider this to be the best policy. They should materials and programs to be used in the well as Citizens for Education members. classroom. For instance, more than Gretchan Ohlig, President Whether you are a parent, business owner should name the case in the motion for executive recognize that it is the law. Many towns and officials $11,000 in grants to the district’s Fine Board of Trustees or property owner, I encourage you to session when the matter is already in litigation. For do so – we wish that those who do not would change Arts program last year allowed the dis- Education Fund of Westfield come and learn about the bond as an in- instance for the April 14, 2005 meeting, the agenda their ways. vestment in our town’s future. School Security and Locks The website www.westfieldnjk12.org/ listed “pending litigation and contract negotiations.” The public must pay attention, or lose its rights. bond contains links to a fabulous power point presentation covering all topics re- Are Unfortunate Necessities lated to the bond, and will soon feature an Running the Rat Race May Get One into I was happy to see that I had ruffled so to see in its entirety the meeting that informative set of FAQs. Please take some many feathers with my last letter, that features Dr. Petix’s final address to the time to check it out. people involved in our school communi- Westfield Board of Education. It would In my opinion, a very rational conclu- Harvard But Not Across the Finish Line ties took the time to step back to contem- be even better to have the option of watch- sion was reached by the board of educa- After reading Kate McGee’s thought- notion as the end that justifies the stress- Harvard’s a great place to go. But it’s not plate the safety of our schools. The pur- ing them online. tion, based on the CACE’s recommenda- fully disturbing account of the hyper- ridden, adolescent-robbing means. The the only place. Many have lived lives of pose of my letter was to get people talking I don’t understand why our school tions, and the bond referendum recom- pressure facing high school students ob- problem is, the premise is nonsense. In great achievement, wealth and fame af- and thinking about the situation – not to [doors] have to be open 24/7. Some schools mended offers an opportunity to imple- sessed with getting into elite colleges my two decades in the workforce, I’ve ter graduating from colleges whose bash anyone or to put anyone on the spot. in other towns close their doors once ment a broad-based solution. If passed, (The Student View, Nov 30), the last encountered some of America’s best and names your parents will dare not even Awareness leads to communication and school commences. The doors can al- the bond will not only solve many of the thing I want to do is offer her another brightest. Sure, some of them went to whisper. So relax, take a deep breath and problem solving. ways be opened from the inside in the problems with our school’s physical plant layer of angst. But she missed an extra Harvard, but a whole lot more of them enjoy the journey. Continue to take those Everything that I wrote, I can back up. event of an emergency. Why don’t we but also offer many other long-term ad- menace that lurks behind this Harvard or didn’t. And while, yes, several employ- AP classes, play a sport and participate E-mails from school staff are important have that? Whatever it is, I am glad that vantages, such as a chance to bring music bust madness. Not only is it emotionally, ers like to boast that non-Ivy grads need in every extracurricular you can. But enough to save. there was a meeting of the minds with and art rooms back into our elementary mentally and, with the add drug Adderall not apply, other businesses discriminate don’t do it to sweeten your college appli- We should also take note of things on regard to school safety. It is a start. I’m schools and the creation of an early child- increasingly becoming a study aid, physi- the other way. I know of companies who cation; instead, do it to become a confi- TV-36. Board of education meetings elated that we are all thinking about it. hood learning center geared specifically cally dangerous, but it’s all patently mis- intentionally avoid the spawn of dent, versatile, independent thinker. Oth- should be aired more often with the sched- The reason given for the open-lunch to the needs of our pre-school handi- guided. America’s sacred institutions of higher erwise, running the rat race may get you ule time advertised. The meeting content policy is for kids to find ‘joy’ in eating out capped and kindergarten aged children. Somehow, we’ve brainwashed our- learning, wary of the dark side of an Ivy into Harvard but it won¹t get you to the would be especially helpful. I would like seems a bit nuts to me. Many people eat The challenges presented by our ever- selves into thinking Ivy-caliber schools League pedigree: a general lack of re- finish line. out daily - is that ‘joy’? No, joy comes growing population of school-aged chil- are the only path to success, the Golden sourcefulness and street smarts exacer- from family, friends and interactions with dren impact every school. Every school Matt Maranz WF Land Use Task those that we love – outside of a school Ticket guaranteeing you’ll live happily bated by a false sense of entitlement. Westfield plays a part in the quality of education ever after. We’ve then embraced this If you want to be successful, Kate, setting, not rushed and labored. that Westfield offers….and the quality of Force Invites Input Dr. Petix was the principal when I our educational system impacts the at- As the chairman of the Westfield Land attended WHS, and we didn’t have an tractiveness of our town to homebuyers Use Task Force, I would like to extend a open lunch policy. My friends and I didn’t and prospective businesses. thank you on behalf of the entire commit- care. Lunchtime was a time to socialize You’ll be seeing our pamphlets, but- tee to the members of the Westfield realtor and to catch up with one another’s lives. tons and banners around town soon. Please community who recently took the time to With computers, video games and cell contact us if you’d like to help and vote meet with us to provide their own unique phones, the happiness shared in one-on- “yes” for our town, our schools and our perspective on the issues we are currently one and face-to-face conversation has future on January 23. addressing. gone by the wayside. It’s sad to see. The individuals who attended our work- Linda Habgood A commentary which appeared a few Citizens for Education, Westfield ing group session offered valuable in- weekends ago on TV-36 suggests the sights on some of the most emergent same; kids are too inwardly focused - issues we have identified, such as the making school spirit non-existent. There Summit Assoc. Calls for factors that make Westfield a favored is nothing to get excited about, because community; the importance of maintain- there is no true socialization within the School Budget Freeze ing the character of our community; the school’s student population. I proposed that the school board budget preferences and expectations of today’s My eldest daughter is now eighteen for 2006 be capped at the 2005 level [in homebuyers; and the types of properties and a senior in high school. Since she Summit]. The increase in taxes for 2006 targeted for redevelopment. began school, I have been involved with over 2005 is $3,771,149. It appears a As the Land Use Task Force continues her academic career and with those of my “share the hurt” approach is the only its work in the weeks ahead, we look two younger children. I demand that our method to get the budget in shape. An forward to meeting with other stakehold- town be diligent and do whatever pos- analysis shows the average school board ers. Next on our agenda is to sit down with sible to keep our children safe while at employee is paid $59,703. We need to representatives of the building industry to school - that is something that I feel all reduce the people in the budget by sixty- gain an understanding of their perspec- Westfield residents should demand! three people. Am I happy with proposing tives on the issues. I invite any Westfield- Our residents need to be kept more that we cut 63 people? No; but we have to based builder interested in addressing the informed on what goes on in our schools. start somewhere. This will be an 11 per- committee to attend a working session to The fact that drug raids have been con- cent reduction in personnel. be held on December 12 at 7 p.m. in the ducted is wonderful, but that the students Then in 2007 at budget time, we can administrator’s conference room in the were informed beforehand is incompre- instruct each department head to come to (Westfield) Municipal Building. hensible. Security and locks are unfortu- the school board with proposals that cut 5 We are very pleased with the input we nate necessities and are products of the percent, 10 percent and 20 percent from have gathered thus far, and encourage all times that we live in; however, someone last year’s actual spending, which inci- interested residents to share their thoughts, should be looking not only at the security dentally will be the 2005 actual figure of concerns or ideas to the committee through threats presented from the outside the $ 46,243,868. our web mailbox at schools, but from within their walls as For more information, please see [email protected]. well. www.summittaxpayers.org. William Heinbokel, Chairman Francesca Sabino Ed Vant, Jr. Westfield Land Use Task Force Westfield Summit A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 7, 2006 Page 5 HURRY THIS OFFER ENDS 12/15/06

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PUBLICATION Miller-Cory to Celebrate German Christmas Sunday WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory the “Belsnickel,” a folklore figure House Museum will hold a program dressed in old clothes and a cape of old for families on German Christmas pelts who visits homes on Christmas customs this Sunday, December 10, Eve. The Belsnickel throws candy to from 2 to 4 p.m. Youngsters will meet the good children and then disappears until the next Christmas Eve. Library Teen Group Visitors also will have an opportu- nity to learn about the Christmas tree, Announces Activities springerle cookies and other traditions. FANWOOD – The Teen Group of In the museum’s Frazee Building, a the Fanwood Memorial Library will German Christmas dinner will be pre- offer a series of three Wednesday pared over the open hearth. Taste treats afternoon activities. All will take prepared by the cooks will be available. MR. AND MRS. BRUCE ADDISON PHILLIPS place at the library and are open to Costumed docents will be on hand (She is the former Ms. Mary-Beth Prokop) teenagers in the community. to give tours of the historic farmhouse, Miss Laureen V. Barrameda and Matthew A. Bilodeau On December 13, Dance Dance located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Revolution (DDR) and Video Gam- Westfield. While at the museum, visi- ing will be featured from 3:30 to 5 tors also are invited to stop by the gift p.m. The library’s PlayStation 2 will shop, which features a wide variety of Ms. Mary-Beth Prokop Miss Laureen Barrameda be set up for the event. Refreshments Colonial toys, crafts, books and edu- and prizes also will be included. cational materials. Teenagers are invited to enjoy pizza Admission to the museum is $2.50 Marries Bruce A. Phillips for adults, $1 for students and free for and a movie with winter as its theme Ms. Mary-Beth Prokop, the daugh- To Wed Matthew Bilodeau on December 20 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. children under age four. Upcoming family members, including Charlie programs at the Miller-Cory House ter of the late John and Julia Prokop Redd, 14, of Takoma Park, Md. play- Mrs. Lourdes G. Barrameda of tribution and Field Marketing, for the “Winter Crafts for Teens” will be of Englewood, was married on Sun- presented on December 27 starting at Museum include “Toys of Christmas ing classical guitar; Ms. Emily Forsyth Jackson Heights, N.Y. and Raul M. Lifetime Networks, the corporate day, June 11, to Bruce Addison Queen, 19, of Springfield, Va. on cello Barrameda of Woodside, N.Y. have parent of Lifetime television. 1:30 p.m. during school vacation. Par- Past” on Sunday, December 17. For more information, please call the mu- Phillips, a long-time resident of and soprano Ms. Julia Martin, also announced the engagement of their Mr. Bilodeau, a 1991 graduate of ticipants will be able to make “winter Westfield. He is the son of the late wonderland” crafts to take home. seum office at (908) 232-1776. 19, of St. Louis, Mo. daughter, Miss Laureen Virginia Westfield High School, received his Max and Ruth Phillips of Dayton, Following Scottish tradition, the Barrameda, to Matthew Audet Bachelor of Arts degrees in Econom- The Fanwood Memorial Library Ohio. is located at North Avenue and newly married couple was led into Bilodeau. He is the son of Mr. and ics and Spanish, cum laude, from The Reverend Arnold Taylor of their reception by the bagpiper. The Mrs. Gilbert R. Bilodeau of Westfield. Duke University in Durham, N.C. He Tillotson Road. For more details JCC Reveals Dates Washington, D.C. officiated at the about these activities or any other reception jazz band was composed of The bride-elect, a 1993 graduate of was awarded a Master of Business For Free Screenings outdoor morning ceremony at Echo musical colleagues of the bride from Hunter College High School in New Administration degree from Colum- programs at the library, please call Lake Country Club in Westfield. A (908) 322-6400. SCOTCH PLAINS – Staff from the Washington, D.C. area and she York City, was awarded dual Bach- bia University Business School in cocktail reception on the patio was later sang with them. elor of Arts degrees in Communica- New York City. The future bridegroom Overlook Hospital’s Community Health Department will perform free followed by an elegant luncheon and The newlyweds departed their wed- tions and Psychology from the Uni- is employed in Manhattan with Ameri- Rosary Society Party dancing in the ballroom. ding in a horse-drawn carriage, riding versity of Michigan in Ann Arbor, can Express as Finance Manager for stroke screenings and individual Set at IHM Church counseling on Tuesday, December Mrs. Phillips wore an off-white through Echo Lake Park, Mich. She is Regional Manager, Dis- marketing programs in the domestic dupioni silk gown, re-embroidered in Mindowaskin Park (the site of their credit card division. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rosary 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the La Leche League Posts Society of the Immaculate Heart of Jewish Community Center (JCC) of leaves and vines. Designed by her first date) and downtown Westfield to The couple plans to be married in cousin, Miss Violet Balogh of their home on West Dudley Avenue in April 2007. Mary Roman Catholic Church will Central New Jersey. Meeting For Next Week hold its annual Christmas Party on Blood pressure, pulse, carotid ar- Englewood, it featured a basque waist, Westfield. WESTFIELD – The La Leche Tuesday, December 12. It will take tery, cholesterol and glucose level three-quarter sleeves, bell skirt and a A former resident of Washington, League of Westfield, a breastfeeding Hiking Club Presents place after the 7 p.m. Mass at the all will be checked. Participants also sweetheart neckline enhanced by D.C. and Annapolis, Md., Mrs. information and support group, will church, where new members will be will have the opportunity to talk one beaded trim of silver and pearl leaves. Phillips graduated from George Wash- meet on Thursday, December 14, at Variety of Activities inducted. The party will be held in the on one with health counselors. This Oncidium orchids accented her ca- ington University in Washington, D.C. 10 a.m. Topics of discussion will in- Father Byrne Auditorium, with “The program, which is open to all, is thedral-length veil of silk illusion. She is currently at ease. Mr. Phillips COUNTY – The Union County In an unusual ceremony, the men graduated from Dartmouth College clude “Starting Your Breastfed Baby Hiking Club offers a regular sched- Three Singers from Church” provid- funded by a grant from the F.M. on Solid Foods” and “Weaning, ing entertainment. Kirby Foundation. processed together led by bagpiper in Hanover, N.H. and has a master’s ule of hiking and bicycling activi- Charlie Glendinning of Ashton, Md., degree from Columbia University. He Gradually and With Love.” ties that provide wholesome recre- Gifts will be collected for resi- The JCC is located at 1391 Martine New, experienced and expectant dents of the Ashbrook Nursing and Avenue in Scotch Plains. Advance carried photographs and mementos is the director of Databases for Platts, ation while contributing to physi- of the couple’s absent and deceased Inc. in Manhattan, a division of mothers and their children are wel- cal fitness. Rehabilitation Center in Scotch registration is required and space is come to come and learn more about Plains. The Immaculate Heart of limited. To schedule an appointment family and friends and placed them McGraw-Hill. Most events take place in central on a table, creating an altar. After- A rehearsal dinner was held the breastfeeding, have their questions and northern New Jersey. Mem- Mary Church is located at 1571 or obtain more details about the answered and meet other Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. screenings, please contact Nan ward the women, each carrying flow- evening before the wedding at the bership dues are $10 per year. To ers, processed before the bride and couple’s home in Westfield. breastfeeding mothers. For more in- request a complimentary schedule, Any woman in the parish interested Statton at [email protected] or formation and the meeting location, in joining the Rosary Society is asked (908) 889-8800, extension no. 207. formed an allée through which she A wedding trip is planned for next interested individuals are invited walked to the altar. spring. please call Mari at (908) 233-6513 or to call (908) 527-4900. to call the Nazareth Center at (908) Information also is available at Arlene at (908) 789-4772. 889-2100. www.jccnj.org. Preceded by flower girl Miss Casey McNally, age four, of Somerset, who sprinkled yellow and white rose pet- Fluhrers Welcome als in her path, Mrs. Phillips carried but a single rosebud, named for her Sydney Nicole late mother, which she placed in her Patti and Randy Fluhrer of Plan- groom’s lapel. tation, Fla. have announced the She then gathered together her birth of their daughter, Sydney bridal bouquet of roses, orchids, Nicole Fluhrer, on Thursday, Oc- astilbe and veronica as proffered by tober 12, at 8:17 p.m. at Plantation each of the women. As part of her General Hospital. vows, Mrs. Phillips surprised her Sydney weighed 7 pounds and 3 groom with an a cappella rendering ounces and measured 19 inches in of the Lennon/McCartney classic “In length at birth. My Life.” Her maternal grandparents are Mrs. Barbara Martin of St. Louis, Jack and Nancy Meeker of Bonita Mo. and Mrs. Niel Lorenz of Dayton, Springs, Fla., former long-time Ohio served as the attendants for their residents of Westfield. Bill and sister and brother. During the cer- Carol Fluhrer of Pittsburgh, Pa. emony, the guests enjoyed musical are her paternal grandparents. performances by young friends and

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1-800-247-9580 atlantichealth.org A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 7, 2006 Page 7 Rotary Club Luminary Sales Flu Clinics to Be Offered To Commence on Saturday At Four Area Locations FANWOOD – The Fanwood- candles will be directed to charities WESTFIELD – The Westfield Re- in Fanwood. Another will take place Scotch Plains Rotary Club will begin supported by the Fanwood-Scotch gional Health Department has re- on Monday, December 11, from 5 to its annual luminary sale this Satur- Plains Rotary Club. The club also vealed four additional flu clinic dates 7 p.m. in the Mountainside Munici- day, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 will accept non-perishable, packaged available to residents of Fanwood, pal Building Court Room, located at p.m. It will take place at the Fanwood food for distribution to the local food Garwood, Mountainside, New Provi- 1385 Route 22, East, in Mountainside. Municipal Garage on Manfra Way, pantry. For more information about dence, Roselle Park, Springfield, There also will be a clinic on Tues- located opposite the Fanwood Me- the luminary sale, please call Neil Summit and Westfield. Proof of resi- day, December 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. morial Library at Tillotson Road and Schembre at (908) 889-9500. dency will be required. in the Garwood Municipal Building North Avenue. A clinic will be held tonight, Thurs- Court Room, located at 403 South A popular Christmas custom that Lupus Support Group day, December 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Avenue in Garwood. began centuries ago in Spain and the Forest Road Park Recreation and The fourth clinic will be held on Mexico, luminary candles are con- Schedules Meeting Senior Center, located on Forest Road Thursday, December 14, from 6:30 to tained in paper bags that are placed AREA – The Lupus Foundation of 8:30 p.m. in the Springfield Munici- outdoors along a sidewalk or drive- America, New Jersey Chapter, Inc. Youngsters to Learn pal Building Court Room, located at way on Christmas Eve to symboli- will hold a support group meeting on 100 Mountain Avenue in Springfield. cally light the way to Bethlehem. Saturday, December 9, at 11 a.m. in MILESTONE RALLY…Echo Lake Country Club Rally for the Cure 2006 Com- Chanukah Traditions These clinics are open to people of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club the Muhlenberg Room of Muhlenberg mittee members enjoy the record success of their 10th annual event. Pictured, from WESTFIELD – The Union County all ages, including children six months volunteers will sell candle kits on the Regional Medical Center at Park Av- left to right, are: First row, Christine Sheehan, Carolyn Cordiero, Co-Chairwomen Camilla Kuhn Quinn and Anne Marie Sniffen; second row, Jill Sitcer, Carol Schon, Torah Center will present a Torah Tots and older. No pre-registration is re- weekends of December 9 and 10, De- enue and Randolph Road in Plainfield. Maria Ziolkowski, Gerry Connors, Diane Ruggiero and Mildred Orlando, and Chanukah Jewish Story and Crafts quired. The vaccine will be given out cember 16 and 17 and December 23 Beverley Danner and Janice Miller third row, Anne Wargo, Krista Triarsi, Annmarie Puleio, Nancy Banta and Tracey Hour for children ages three to five on a first-come, first-served basis. and 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each are the leaders of the Union County Lieberman. Missing are Andrea Richel and Stephanie Mannino. this Sunday, December 10, from 11:15 Medicare eligible participants are candle “kit” costs 50 cents and con- Support Group. The meeting is open a.m. to noon. It will take place at the asked to bring their card with them. tains one candle, a paper bag and sand. to family members and friends and Torah Center Hebrew School, which For more information, please contact All proceeds from the sale of the there is no admission charge. Echo Lake Women Raise is located at Westfield High School Anne Travisano, public health nurse, at and accessible through the Rahway (908) 789-4070, extension no. 4073, or Avenue entrance by the parking lot. by e-mail at [email protected]. $22K at Rally for the Cure Youngsters will listen to a story, learn about the holidays and do an St. Paul’s Church Plans WESTFIELD – The women of nity were received. A program given arts and crafts project related to this Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield to all participants recognized contribu- theme. Popular holiday songs also Festival Advent Service recently raised a record $22,000 tors and urged participants to patron- will be taught. The fee is $5 per child. WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Episco- through their 10th annual Susan G. ize and support the local businesses Rabbi Levi Block of the Torah Cen- pal Church will present a Festival Komen Rally for the Cure golf out- that had supported the event. ter said, “this will give a chance for Service of Advent Lessons and Car- ing. It marked the largest donation Businesses interested in support- children who are not yet in Hebrew ols on Sunday, December 10, at 11:15 made to the Susan G. Komen Foun- ing next year’s event may call the Schools to learn about the upcoming a.m. The service will begin with a dation in the 10 years that Echo Lake club at (908) 232-4141 and leave important holidays in a fun and enter- special prelude at 11 a.m. Country Club has been a Rally for the their name and number to the atten- taining way.” For more information, Besides hymns and carols, the ser- Cure sponsor. tion of the 2007 chairperson of the please call (908) 789-5252. vice will include excerpts from Bach’s Rally for the Cure is a breast cancer Rally for the Cure event. Cantata 140 “Wachet auf,” Handel’s awareness campaign to emphasize the Hypertension Clinic Messiah and Schubert’s Deutsche importance of early detection in the Messe. St. Paul’s Parish Choir, solo- successful treatment of breast cancer. Rosary Altar Society On Tap at Library ists and members of the New Jersey The Susan G. Komen Foundation SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Symphony Orchestra will be featured. recognized the women of Echo Lake To Gather For Party Plains Health Department will offer its The Reverend Andrew C. Country Club for their 10th year of WESTFIELD – The Catholic final hypertension clinic for 2006 on Hamersley, rector of St. Paul’s CELEBRATION IN SONG…The community is invited to attend a Festival participation in the Rally for the Cure Church of the Holy Trinity and St. Tuesday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to Church, will be the celebrant for this Service of Advent Lessons and Carols this Sunday, December 10, at 11:15 a.m. at with a commemorative trophy. Helen’s Rosary Altar Society will hold noon at the Scotch Plains Public Library. service. The public is invited to at- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 414 East Broad Street in Westfield. It will Led by Co-Chairwomen Anne their annual Christmas Party on Thurs- Township residents with a family tend. St. Paul’s Church is located at feature the St. Paul’s Parish Choir, pictured above, soloists and members of the Marie Sniffen and Camilla Kuhn- day, December 14, at 12:30 p.m. at St. history of heart disease or diabetes, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. A special prelude will begin at 11 a.m. 414 East Broad Street in Westfield, Quinn, the fund-raising event was Helen’s Parish Center. or who smoke or are overweight, are across from the municipal building. organized by a committee comprised Roxanne McAlvany, director of encouraged to attend. The Scotch For more details, please call (908) of members of the club’s Nine and music at the Holy Trinity Church, Plains Public Library is located at 232-8506, extension no. 10, or e-mail Temple to Sell CFL Bulbs Eighteen Hole Women’s Golf Groups. will play piano for the traditional 1927 Bartle Avenue. [email protected]. There were several ways to support Christmas sing-along. Participants are this event. Hole sponsorships were asked to bring a brown bag lunch. Beginning at Chanukah available to honor or remember loved Holiday treats will be provided. FANWOOD – In an effort to con- to take this one easy action – install an ones. Gift donations were accepted for Guests are welcome. The parish cen- serve energy and help stop global energy efficient, cost effective com- the raffle held at the luncheon after- ter is located on Lamberts Mill Road warming, the Social Action Commit- pact fluorescent light bulb to reduce ward. Contributions from the mem- in Westfield. If transportation is bers and the local business commu- needed, please call (908) 232-6460. Festival of Advent tee of Temple Sholom in Fanwood/ greenhouse gas emissions.” Scotch Plains is promoting the use of For more information, please con- compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. tact Temple Sholom at (908) 889- The committee plans to sell CFL 4900 or [email protected], or visit bulbs through the congregation with the Coalition on the Environment and an order form and a monthly deliv- Jewish Life website at www.coejl.org. ery beginning Friday, December 15, Lessons & Carols the first night of Chanukah. Order New Eyes For Needy forms will be available at the temple, located at 74 South Martine Avenue To Hold Sale Saturday in Fanwood. AREA – New Eyes for the Needy Sunday, December 10 at 11:15 A.M. In conjunction with the goals of the will hold its Annual Holiday Jewelry Coalition on the Environment and and Giftware Sale this Saturday, De- Jewish Life (COEJL), the leading cember 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It Jewish environmental organization in will take place in the Fabulous Finds with The St. Paul’s Choir, Soloists & the United States, various types of showroom at New Eyes for the Needy bulbs will be available in all sizes. headquarters, located at 549 Millburn members of The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Selections will include indoor and Avenue in Short Hills. outdoor, flood and three-way. Gold, silver and costume jewelry, works of Bach, Handel, Latona, Nestor & Schubert “We know that human impact on as well as a variety of giftware pieces, our planet has done much to make will be offered for sale at reduced crooked that which was originally prices. All sale items have been do- designed in a different manner,” Rabbi nated. Joel Abraham of Temple Sholom said. Proceeds will be used to provide St. Paul’s Episcopal Church “There are many things that we can needy people in the United States do to stop the corruption that we are with new prescription eyeglasses and 414 East Broad Street in Westfield causing to the environment we hope help New Eyes continue to provide (across from Town Hall) to pass on to future generations.” aid to the visually impaired world- Information: 908-232-8506 EXT. 10 He urged all members of the com- wide. For information about the sale, or [email protected] munity to “be one of the many people please call (973) 376-4903.

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The Bobs display intimate Towns Should Takeover Services By Milt Faith, Executive Director Conscience Concert Series continues knowledge of genres ranging from Youth and Family Counseling Service its seventh season by presenting the barbershop to classical to rap. From County and Keep Tax Money San Francisco-based, a cappella For more information about the A Dedicated Reader Writes: I’ve will not dissuade you from attending group, the BOBs, in concert at the BOBs, visit bobs.com. This season In September 2006 the County of Union would be much higher than the sum total always enjoyed your column. You and being a participant in this won- held a summit on shared services in which of what the municipalities currently spend. First United Methodist Church of the concerts are being recorded for make reading about mental health derful event. Westfield, located at 1 East Broad broadcast by Westfield’s TV-36. Resi- officials from all 21 municipalities were Two, the county would create a much issues – dysfunctional relationships, Regarding your wife, it is difficult Street (corner of North Avenue), on dents of Westfield, Scotch Plains, invited to participate; boards of education larger work force and/or will add addi- feelings of inadequacy, self-doubts, (too often) to give up basic beliefs were not invited to attend. The summit tional layers of supervisors, managers, Saturday, December 9. Fanwood and Mountainside can see was facilitated by the Forums Institute, bureau chiefs and directors. Three, money etc. – informative and fun. You bring we’ve had our entire lives, but we Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. and each month’s concert on Saturday and a summary they prepared of the sum- collected from the majority towns would in music, sports, poems and Chinese have to accept the right of individu- cookie proverbs that provide a smile the concert begins at 8 p.m. Admis- and Sunday at 7 a.m. mit was obtained by the Union County be diverted to the few towns that repre- als, including our children, to decide sion is $20. All net proceeds from the For more information about the Watchdog Association using the Open sent the freeholders voting base. I doubt and useful information. You recently for themselves what is appropriate concert will be donated to Commu- Coffee With Conscience Concert Se- Public Records Act. even the City of Elizabeth sees an honest told a group that someone provided and what would make them happy. nity Food Bank of New Jersey. ries, the upcoming performance, ways According to the summary, the pur- return on their county tax dollars. you with some fun statements that Good luck to you all! pose was to “facilitate an interactive dia- We already saw the costly disaster that The Bobs are a cross between a in which to get involved with the were universal truths and told us a A Puzzled Woman Writes: I re- choral group and an improv comedy series or information on getting a logue with the county’s mayors and ad- privatizing the county print shop has be- lot about ourselves and our crazy cently attended my uncle’s funeral. troupe. Whether they’re emulating an copy of the Season Sampler CD, visit ministrators to identify areas of potential come. At one point the county-run print- universe. Could you include it in The family loved him, and it was an shared or regionalized services.” ing facility did printing for municipalities instrument or actually singing real coffeewithconscience.org or call Only 12 participants representing 11 of at an inexpensive rate. Now the bulk of your column? honorable and solemn service. Ev- words, the Bobs consistently provoke (908) 412-9105 or send an e-mail to Answer: A good colleague sent the 21 municipalities participated and one the county’s own printing is sent to an eryone behaved properly and dressed responses ranging from laughter to [email protected]. of the 11 municipal administrators was outside vendor; a campaign contributor me a list of 38 rules that can be very in black, except for one person. My the county manager’s wife. Fifteen county who is located in Hudson County. helpful. See if you can find yourself brother brought his girlfriend who representatives were present including Union County is only one of two coun- in any of these sayings. The col- wore a bright red outfit, red shoes, three freeholders. Some areas for change ties that have both a police department league is Scott Cassie and he found pocketbook, etc. Later, when we Trailside to Host Teacher noted by participants were: not enough and a sheriff’s department. We also have it on the Internet. Its title is: Subject: spoke to my brother and expressed municipal participation was mentioned a public safety department, which the Rules to Consider and here are my our surprise and, quite frankly, shock, three times; need ideas to foster a better corrections officers who run the jail fall Training Workshop Today turnout. under. favorite 10: my brother told us that he had asked Here’s an idea: switch the concept. The county even wasted money on 1) If you look like your passport, “Brenda” (disguised name) to wear MOUNTAINSIDE –The Union tional activities, teacher-tested and Everyone knows that the County of Union their shared services “initiative.” They you probably need the trip. black, but she said black doesn’t do County Board of Chosen Freeholders classroom ready for K-12 students. has never saved a taxpayer a dollar. The received a $104,500 state grant to study 2) Bills travel through the mail at her justice, and she has the right to will present “Project WILD,” a The fee for this workshop is $25 municipalities run their governments with the possibilities of consolidating munici- twice the speed of checks. dress the way she wants to, anyway. teacher-training workshop for adults, per person, which includes a curricu- more respect for their taxpayers and their pal services. They spent about $200,000 3) Men are from earth. Women are Are we overreacting? We think ages 18 and older, at Trailside Nature lum guide. Space is limited and pre- money than the county does. The munici- on a commercial and a mailer that was from earth. Deal with it! Brenda is too controlling and insen- and Science Center, located at 452 registration is required. palities should be taking over services sent to every resident featuring a free- 4) Middle age is when broadness sitive. New Providence Road in Project WILD lessons are corre- from the county and keeping the money holder, who just happened to be up for of the mind and narrowness of the Answer: Black is the usual color of Mountainside, today, Thursday, De- lated to New Jersey Core Curriculum they send to them. And who knows, with reelection just weeks away. The commer- cember 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Content standards. Participants re- the savings they might be able to throw a cial touts county services that are already waist change places. clothing worn by those who attend a concert in town and treat their residents in place, like ball fields and Runnells 5) Experience is a wonderful thing. funeral; it is an expression of respect Whether a formal, informal, home- ceive six New Jersey Department of like VIP’s. Hospital. The county is now seeking an- It enables you to recognize a mistake and support for the family that is school educator or scout leader, Education professional development This past campaign season the incum- other $298,357 state grant to spend on when you make it again. grieving and it is consistent with the Project WILD can assist in teaching credits. Light morning refreshments bent freeholders didn’t mention the word “sharing available resources efficiently.” 6) You should not confuse your sadness of loss. I would think that any subject, to any grade level: sci- will be served during registration, but “tax” once in their campaign literature or In the logical world, consolidation career with your life. Brenda was somewhat insensitive and ence, social studies, math, literacy or participants are encouraged to bring their press releases. Their behavior has makes sense. Most of the country has 7) Nobody cares if you can’t dance may have a need to be the center of art. Attendees will acquire new teach- a lunch. been indefensible, and even they didn’t their services performed by a county sys- well. Just get up and dance. attention. ing skills and practices that translate For additional information on want to be associated with the money they tem. But we are talking about New Jersey, 8) Never lick a steak knife. Secondly, I would have hoped that into more effective teaching. The “Project WILD” or information about are spending on waste and mismanage- the bizarro land of politics and govern- public should prepare to get “wild” in upcoming programs and special ment. The media followed the county’s ment, where everything is backwards and 9) The most destructive force in she would dress in black out of re- million dollar public information upside down. In New Jersey, we should the universe is gossip. spect for your brother’s wishes. This the classroom, through a multitude of events at Trailside, call (908) 789- department’s lead and barely mentioned do away with wasteful and redundant 10) Thought for the day: Never be may be an indication of difficulties in interdisciplinary, hands-on educa- 3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside. county taxes. powerbroker controlled county govern- afraid to try something new. Re- their relationship, and I hope your County taxes have increased over 50 ment. member that a lone amateur built the brother would talk further with Brenda percent since the year 2000. What doesn’t If the state would take over services Ark. A large group of professionals in order to resolve future problems get mentioned at all is that just prior to such as the courthouse and the munici- built the Titanic! regarding communication, sensitiv- 2000, in 1995, the state took over the palities, which taxpayers have more di- A Troubled Husband Writes: My ity and control issues. Show him this county courts saving county taxpayers rect control over, the government would daughter will be getting married this article; it may help. $17.2 million. But taxes weren’t decreased be held accountable, and would have the and by 1999, the county was spending the ability to maintain the properties in their winter and my wife refuses to attend $17.2 million savings on other things – own town. the wedding. She will be married by Church to Continue like their payroll. New Jersey, with meaningful pay-to- a mayor of a local town; she and her One unnamed participant of the sum- play reform being only a dream, with intended husband are of different Free Lecture Series mit noted the opportunity to network was ELEC laws that do not stop the county faiths and my wife insists that “Bette” AREA – The Social Justice valued because “true shared service will from spending hundreds of thousands (disguised name) be married by a Committee of the First Unitarian evolve from trust and relationships of annually on taxpayer-funded campaign minister of our faith. The children individuals.” This comment smells like it literature and commercials, with no eth- Society of Plainfield (FUSP), the have talked to her and she refuses to congregation of which includes came from a freeholder. ics commission to stop county govern- budge. I do not agree with my wife. I How can any municipal official with ment from dolling out no bid contracts to residents of Westfield, Scotch the intelligence to get elected, or put on family and campaign contributors, with would have preferred a religious wed- Plains and Fanwood, will present their socks, “trust” the county govern- no state oversight of county hiring prac- ding, but the children are good, happy the fourth lecture in its “Thinking ment to take over their services and save tices, with little state oversight of em- and in love. I support them and will be Globally, Acting Locally” series. them money? ployee benefits have indebted us for gen- there for them. Any recommenda- It will take place on Friday, County budget year/expenditures: state erations. tions on how to resolve this? December 15, at 7 p.m. at the takes over the county court system: 1995, Handing this form of government more Answer: This is difficult. I respect FUSP church, located at 724 Park $272.6; 1996, $271.4; 1997, $278.7; 1998, power would be disastrous to our fragile your wife’s feelings, but Bette has a INSIDE EDITION…Children in the Passport Program at Wesley Hall Nursery $282.7, and 1999, $288.2 million. democracy here in Union County. His- Avenue in Plainfield. Stephen St. right to make this important deci- Hilaire, president of the United School welcomed Anita Walsh – one of the school’s parents – to give them an The county has never consolidated a tory has shown this government has no sion (which I assume is based on insider’s view on India’s customs and traditions. The children sampled Indian service within its own government. If interest in saving tax dollars, only gener- Nations Association of New Jer- food and heard stories of Ms. Walsh’s childhood in India. municipalities pay the county to run their ating more jobs, contracts and power. many factors). Try to encourage your sey, will be the featured speaker. wife to speak to her minister, who, I services, there are a few things that are Tina Renna, President He will discuss how people can guaranteed to happen. One, the cost for hope, will offer support and guid- use tools from both international Union County Watchdog Association ance. I am pleased that this conflict the county to deliver the same services Cranford and federal law to work toward a Holiday Boutique Open truly level playing field with real security for workers in the global economy. At Visual Arts Center The evening will begin with a SUMMIT – The second annual For from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and weekends potluck supper at 6 p.m. and a Art’s Sake Holiday Boutique is now from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ample parking discussion will follow the lec- open at the Visual Arts Center of New is provided in the center’s lot. ture. Childcare will be provided. Jersey (VACNJ), located on 68 Elm Proceeds from the gift sales at the Whose birthday This free lecture series will run Street in Summit, right on time for Holiday Boutique will go to support the through May, with community the holiday shopping season. art center’s art scholarships for eco- pizza parties in January and June Featured are unique, handcrafted nomically disadvantaged children, edu- so participants can socialize and works in a variety of materials rang- cation and exhibitions programming. share their views. ing from glass, ceramics, jewelry, tex- Whether looking for a pair of ear- Future topics include environ- tiles and more. Those shopping for rings, scarf, ceramic bowl, or woven mental justice and civil liberties someone special this holiday season handbag, the public is invited to stop is it, anyway? in the age of terrorism. All the are sure to find something. by the VACNJ. The boutique is open dates and topics are posted at Located in the multi-purpose room through December 23. fusp.org under news and events. on the first floor of the art center, the For more information on the bou- We believe the important news at Christmas is For more information, call (908) Holiday Boutique is open seven days tique or the Visual Arts Center of 756-0750 weekdays between 9 a week. Hours are Monday through New Jersey, call (908) 273-9121 or not who comes down the chimney, but who came a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays log on to artcenternj.org. down from heaven. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Conscience Concert Series contin- online in advance by going to from Scotch Plains, a senior student “Every year, the nominees for the ues its seventh season by present- coffeewithconscience.org. at Union Catholic High School, has Principal’s Leadership Award are just ing acclaimed singer/songwriter All net proceeds from this evening’s been nominated to compete in the phenomenal, and Kevin is no differ- Dar Williams in concert at the Pres- concert will be donated to the Keith national Principal’s Leadership Award ent,” said Gerald N. Tirozzi, execu- byterian Church of Westfield, lo- Knost Special Needs Trust. Cana- (PLA) scholarship program, spon- tive director, NASSP. “He is an excel- cated at 140 Mountain Avenue (on dian-born singer/songwriter Jessica sored by the National Association of lent example of what a true student the corner of East Broad Street), Owen will open the show. Secondary School leader embodies.” on Saturday, December 16. Doors Dar Williams specializes in what Principals (NASSP). By recognizing will open at 7:15 p.m., and the can be described as “folk-pop.” She’s Herff Jones Inc. funds leadership in co-cur- concert will begin at 8 p.m. Admis- a favorite at folk festivals across the the PLA program. ricular activities as nation and has toured with the likes of Principal Sister well as academic per- Jump Start Participates Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Grif- Percylee Hart an- formance, the PLA fin, Ani DiFranco, The Nields, Shawn nounced the nomina- scholarship recog- In T-giving Gathering Colvin, Girlyman, Joan Baez and tion on October 26, nizes the importance SCOTCH PLAINS –Children in Catie Curtis. which placed Kevin of a well-rounded the Jump Start Pre-K classes taught For more info about Ms. Williams, in the national com- education. Co-cur- by Bernadette Hoyer and Alyssa visit darwilliams.com. petition. One hundred ricular activities are Schuchard participated in a Thanks- This season, the concerts are being national PLA win- an essential part of giving Gathering at Brunner Elemen- recorded for broadcast by Westfield’s ners will be chosen the school curricu- tary School in Scotch Plains on No- TV-36. Residents of Westfield, Scotch this spring to receive lum. vember 14. Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside the $1,000 college Kevin Cassidy While at Union Students from Evergreen Elemen- can catch each month’s concert on SLIMY EGGS FOR SEUSS…Kevin Nader of Scotch Plains whisks his egg into scholarships. Catholic, Kevin has tary School attended the Gathering as Saturday and Sunday at 7 a.m. the bowl to make green eggs and ham as first-grade teacher Katherine Heiss, left, High-school principals from across been class president, student body Pilgrims, while the Brunner students The Coffee With Conscience Con- and Zania Winfrey of Rahway look on. the country were able to nominate president, student ambassador, stage attended as the Native Americans. cert Series supports five charities; one of their student leaders. Nomi- manager technical crew, a member The teachers and students prepared each charity is paired with two con- nees were selected based on their of the Performing Arts Company, a for the event by learning about how certs during the season. Green Eggs, Ham, Dr. Seuss leadership skills, participation in ser- member of the National Honor Soci- the Pilgrims and Native Americans The Dar Williams performance was vice organizations and clubs, achieve- ety, Big Brother Big Sister Program, lived a long time ago. Each group added specially to benefit the Keith Delight WH First Graders ments in the arts and sciences, em- Forensics Team, Environmental crafted items to wear that emulated Knost Special Needs Trust. Mr. Knost ployment experience and academic Club, Service Club, Ski Club and what the Pilgrims and Native Ameri- is a former Summit resident who was EDISON – First graders in amazed to watch the eggs turn green. record. They were also required to Blue Crew. cans may have worn to the first seriously injured in an automobile Katherine Heiss’ class at the Wardlaw- Bits of ham were dropped into the Thanksgiving celebration. accident and remains paralyzed from Hartridge School in Edison enjoyed a mixture, which Mrs. Heiss cooked in The Native Americans made corn the chest down. lesson in Dr. Seuss’ literature and an electric skillet while the students Valley Furniture Shop muffins and popcorn to share, while For more information about the cooking during a special classroom returned to read more Dr. Seuss books. the Pilgrims brought cranberry muf- series, the upcoming performance, activity on Friday, November 17. “I feel brave,” some of the students fins. ways in which to get involved with The students paired off to read Dr. said when Mrs. Heiss asked them if STOREWIDE SAVINGS ON Both groups sang songs and re- the series, or the Keith Knost Spe- Seuss favorites like “Green Eggs & they would be willing to try the green cited poems about the group that they cial Needs Trust, visit Ham,” “Hop on Pop” and “One Fish, eggs and ham. After each student HOLIDAY GIFTS YOU’LL LOVE FOREVER represented. All of the children coffeewithconscience.org, call Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” while gobbled up the eggs and some even worked on a colonial-type wreath to (908) 412-9105 or e-mail Mrs. Heiss gathered the ingredients asked for seconds, Mrs. Heiss an- take home to their families for Thanks- [email protected]. Volun- for green scrambled eggs. After prov- nounced that, to her recollection, this giving. teers are always appreciated. ing that they were good readers, pu- was the first first-grade class to have pils earned special Dr. Seuss stickers, full participation in the Green Eggs & which they wore with pride. Ham lesson. Next, each student had the chance to crack eggs into a big yellow bowl and whisk the contents before going over to the classroom rug to watch Mrs. Heiss drop the green food dye into the bowl. The students were Reading is Good For You

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The SPFHS Distinguished Alumni lected as one of the most creative Hall of Fame was established in 2005 to people in entertainment by Enter- By Vince FitzPatrick chose to hatch our plan. recognize outstanding graduates of the tainment Weekly. Music Business Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Using white and blue body paint, school who have excelled in the fields of named him as one of the most power- Spirit can be a hard thing to define. seven friends and I painted “JUN- art, business, education, literature, medi- ful people in the music industry. Mr. Sometimes it takes a couple tubes of IORS!” across our chests and ran out cine, military, athletics, law and science, Schnur makes contributions to the body paint to finally understand. into the frigid air. We received just the or who have contributed to the better- music and video game industry. In Westfield, spirit can also be hard response we wanted: people stared, ment of the community or society. Mr. Shreve graduated from Syra- to find. Attendance to sporting events juniors cheered, seniors booed and Nominations to the Hall of Fame cuse University in January 1951 and AWARD CEREMONY…Pictured, from left to right, are Sister Percylee Hart, is low. Many school-sponsored events everyone got excited. This was WHS were sought from faculty, students, was immediately appointed head foot- principal, Grand Knight Paul Vikan, Robert Magella, John O’Brien and Grace struggle to attract a few dozen stu- spirit if I have ever seen it. staff, and a special review committee ball coach at Moravian College where Hammeke, after Robert received The Eldon M. Hammeke Scholarship. dents. Varsity jackets go unworn. It But where did this spirit come from? made members of the community and he was a candidate for the national even came up in the Westfield High The answer, of course, is rivalry. It is final selections. Football Coach of the Year in 1954. Tenth Annual Kwanzaa School (WHS) student council elec- human nature to take a side and fight This year’s Hall of Fame honorees Ms. McDowell was appointed by tions, in which some candidates pub- to be heard over a roaring crowd. In include graduates Patricia Jean the Governor of New Jersey to serve as licly gave up on spirit altogether. this case, juniors and seniors found Falkenhain Geiringer (posthumously, a commissioner for New Jersey Parks Festival Returns to NJPAC Spirit, it’s said, is dead. spirit in their rivalry with one an- Class of 1944); Marie DiFrancisco- and Recreation. She also serves as a AREA – The 10th Annual NJPAC), at the NJPAC Box Office at Naturally, many people have asked other, but they could just as easily Leppert (1944); Steve Schnur (1983); member of the Ocean County Trans- Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace, One Center Street in downtown New- why spirit has gone missing. Some unite (with the underclassmen) in James Shreve (1945); Dorothy Blyth portation Advisory Committee. She is produced by the New Jersey Per- ark or on the NJPAC Web site at blame it on busy schedules, which other ways. In a town where anything McDowell (1950); and William Allen the founder of the New Jersey Coali- forming Arts Center (NJPAC), and njpac.org. prevent involvement in school activi- from PSAT scores to gym volleyball Ryback (1968). tion on Women and Disabilities. one of the only endowed Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-reli- ties. Others claim it is due to poor games are turned into competitions, Ms. Geiringer was a classical reper- Mr. Ryback spent 35 years in the celebrations in the United States, gious, cultural celebration observed sports performances (especially the this is not hard to imagine. tory actress who won critical acclaim U.S. government where he held various begins Thursday, December 14 and annually from December 26 to Janu- football team, despite a much more Our Scotch Plains-Fanwood rivalry for her many roles in on and off-Broad- positions at the Office of the Comptrol- continues through Sunday, Decem- ary 1. It is based on seven principles successful 2006 season). However, often serves up big crowds for foot- way productions over many decades. ler of the Currency and was a Senior ber 17. called the Nguzo Saba, which may these are more questions of atten- ball games, so why can’t this be ap- Ms. DiFrancisco-Leppert was one Associate Director at the Board of Gov- Gospel singer, songwriter and pro- serve as a guide for daily living: dance than spirit. It is hard to judge plied to other sports and other towns? of the founders of the SPFHS Alumni ernors of the Federal Reserve System. ducer Donald Lawrence kicks off this Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self- someone’s spirit if they never show Even the student council acknowl- year’s celebration in A Joyous Gos- determination), Ujima (Collective up to the game. edges that its most popular events are pel Holiday with a diverse program Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa Others claim that in a school so big, tournaments like Indian pin, and they of inspirational songs and other gos- (Cooperative Economics), Nia, (Pur- connections between students do not are working to expand this list. Hope- pel holiday classics. pose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani exist to allow for support. Still, with fully, these trends will continue. If The performance will take place (Faith). school newspaper articles and morn- our school wants to see more spirit, on Thursday, December 14, at 7 p.m. ing announcements dropping names, all we need is more reasons to shout in Prudential Hall. Tickets are be- it is hard to avoid picking up names. about. tween $15 and $37 for adults; $15 for Wardlaw to Host A blossoming online community on Vince is a junior at WHS. children (under 14). Tickets for all networking sites like facebook.com Admission Information and myspace.com also link Westfield Wardlaw Announces Kwanzaa Festival events may be pur- EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge chased by telephone (1-888-GO- students who might normally pass School, located at 1295 Inman Av- each other by. Quarter Honor Roll enue in Edison, will host its next The real culprit in the spirit dis- AREA – Rhona Eserner, Upper WF’s Nozari Volunteers admission information session on appearance is the basic attitude of School Head at The Wardlaw- Wednesday, December 13, from 9 to this generation. We are calm, col- Hartridge School in Edison, has an- Through Conn. College 11 a.m. lected and sarcastic. We toy with nounced the Honor Roll for the First WESTFIELD –Yasmin Nozari, a Director of Admission Charlotte authority figures and reject the rigid Quarter of the 2006-2007 School Year. junior at Connecticut College and a N. L. Davis said, “Families will have structure of 1950s and 1960s Be aware that some students may be 2004 graduate of Westfield High the opportunity to meet and speak America. added as incomplete work is finished School, is a volunteer tutor at New with the Lower, Middle and Upper At the same time, we scoff at the and grades are re-calculated. (Note: London High School. Yasmin volun- School Division Heads, as well as reckless free-spirited philosophy of the * indicates High Honor Roll): teers through the Office of Volunteers tour the classrooms while classes are the 70s and laugh at the unbridled JUST FOR LAUGHS…Chase Levitt of Scotch Plains, a fifth grader at The for Community Service (OVCS) at in session to get a feel for the children’s cheesiness of the 80s. Now, children Class of 2007 Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, entertained Lower School students with Connecticut College. academic experience.” of the 90s and the 2000s, we find Matt Forman * – side-splitting jokes on Tuesday, November 7, during Lower School Cabaret. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 7, 2006 Page 11 Edison Announces First Marking Period Honor Roll WESTFIELD – Edison Intermediate 8th Grade School Principal Cheryl O’Brien an- Distinguished nounced the first marking period honor Paige Alvarez Ravi Jha roll for students in grades 7 and 8: Taylor Anderson Alycia Jhaveri Rakhee Barai Daniel Kerr Patrick Bergin Elizabeth Kiefer 7th Grade Meghan Boylan Andrew Kirna Jane Braun Justin Lee Distinguished Stephen Buell Corey Lipschutz Christopher Albanese Lindsey Jacobs Juliana Capuano Joshua Mazen Sarah Albright Rafaella Jakubovic Hoon Byung Chae Juan Mejias Meg Anderson Dominik Jedruszczak Nicholas Chapel Dominick Molinari Gemma Antoniewicz Johnatan Katz Ashtyn Chen Amelia Morabito Mary Barber Natasha Kazakevich Bryan Chen Sarah Morasso Michelle Behzadpour Allegra Larche Alan Chu Kevin Mulvey James Birnie Danielle Lipschutz Lauren Corcoran Alexis Murphy Rebecca Bleich Kathryn Lobo Emma Crossland David Osterman DICTION DECEPTION…Accepting the first copies of the complimentary dic- Daniel Brotman Megan Luppino Tara Culnan Matthew Ritter tionaries from Lauren Falk for the 100 fourth graders at Wilson School were, Wilson Cheung Florence Ma Justin Erickson Gabriella Rivero from left to right, Robert Noonan, Thomas Rohwatter, Mia Miller, Alyson Palia Rachel Chodor Maeve Maloney Tzvetelina Garneva Allison Rose and Joseph Johnston. See short release below. Eileen Cook Amanda Marcotullio Dana Gottdiener Christina Scaglione Jessica Cronin Hannah Margolin Emma Gross Nicole Schmeider Nicole Cruz Nathan Mitchell Rachel Harth Olivia Scrofani EXCITE BIKE…Third grader Amalia Montes won the “most decorated” award Ella D’Amico Michael Mondon Evan Hindes Meghan Suriano UCRHS Goes Global during the Tamaques Elementary School bike parade and contest. Each grade Carley Davis Cecelia Mosco Alice Hong Matthew Tarantino level was given a different color scheme, and everyone was able to show off his or Catherine DeMasi Kaycie O’Donnell John Huber Angela Tata her bike and creativity. The event was followed by a family picnic and was Melissa DeCandia Anne Oldakowski Alexander Jedruszczak Jamie Torcicollo With Virtual Classroom John DeDea Julian Olivares Cheryl Wu organized by the newly formed Tamaques PTO Family Social Committee. Michael DePaolo Ellis Opoku By MARYLOU MORANO accredited and adhere to the National Amie Diamond Gabriella Panarese Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Melissa Diep Zhe “Jason” Qin Education Association’s (NEA) rec- Isabel DoCampo Matthew Ragoza 8th Grade Honor Roll SCOTCH PLAINS –Union Catho- ommended course guidelines for Amanda Earl Willi Rediker Amanda Adsit Evan Korunow lic Regional High School (UCRHS) Internet courses. Thomas Edwards Joseph Rinaldi Valentin Allard Benjamin Kraus has gone global. Or at least its com- Currently, VHS has thousands of stu- Ryan Elliott Erica Russo Madeleine Archambault Abigail Kwok Brandon Eng Brett Ryan Max Archambault Jenna LaRusso puter department has. dents in hundreds of high schools en- Emily Fahey Dean Schapow Nicholas Attanasio Meredith Latimer Westfield resident James Johnston, rolled in courses ranging from language Teaching Music On A Cart Jessie Fang Andrew Schwarz Rishi Barai Kevin Lee UCRHS network administrator, has arts to technical courses, such as the Web Declan Fitzmaurice Nadia Sharif Chloe Baron Joseph Leopold recently completed training to teach Design course taught by Mr. Johnston. Kaitlyn Frey Smriti Singh Rachel Baron Lijingzi Li Geena Gao Troy Skibitsky Siya Bhatt Christina Martinez an online Web Design course that is VHS teachers must be certified in Alexa Geltzeiler Sari Solomon Kelly Bohlinger Cara Martone available not only to UCRHS students, the subject matter they wish to teach. By KAREN YULA music is written. Andrew Goldfarb Mia Spitz Morgan Bungerz Sierra McAliney but to students throughout the world. They must also undergo online train- Vocal Music Teacher, Jefferson School In the event of not having space for Abigail Goldring Hannah St. Lifer Eric Byer Colleen McCabe The program is made possible by a ing to become proficient in teaching For the past 30 years, I have taught chorus in a school, the music room Ashley Hall Elizabeth Steller Brian Cantor Jilliana Meola Henry Hershey Scott Sullivan Jillian Ceasrine Philip Mierswa partnership with Virtual High School courses over the Internet, according elementary vocal music in Westfield can be the space for this activity. With Samantha Hindes Kathleen Tang Nicholas Chopey Katherine Moncayo (VHS), a non-profit organization based to the standards of VHS. Public Schools. I know the joys of only chairs and a piano in the room or Ryan Hobson Leonidas Tolias Daniella Ciampa Madison Mone in Maynard, Mass., that offers inten- Mr. Johnston’s association with having a music room, for I had one possibly risers instead of chairs, how Kimberly Hoffman Jacob Vergara Alyssa Clemenko Anthony Mormile sive, credit-bearing high school courses VHS now enables 25 UCRHS stu- many, many, years ago. perfect this would be for those valu- John Hogge Marisa Watanabe Patrick Conlon Max Narotzky Krysta Huber Caroline Weber Alyssa Conte Francine Nieva to students throughout the United States, dents to take classes at VHS. Students All the shelves in the room housed able chorus rehearsals that only hap- Jason Isbit Danielle Wirtshafter William Cronen Megan Nogan as well as on nearly every continent. presently enrolled in Mr. Johnston’s various percussion instruments that pen once a week. As it stands now, Tierny Cummings Henry O’Brien Now in its ninth year, VHS works Web Design class come from as far the children used often. Hands-on chorus is placed in rooms, hallways Gustav Danielsson Douglas Payne Nicholas DePalma Michael Pohling collaboratively with high schools to away as Sweden and Malaysia. opportunities enabled the students to and occasionally the gym when the 7th Grade Honor Roll Brooke Domino Katherine Ponce offer the online courses that supple- A graduate of UCRHS and the truly “feel the beat and learn the weather is nice and the physical-edu- Matthew Apicella John Lanzano Elizabeth Driscoll Jennifer Porch ment traditional classroom teaching. University of Scranton, Mr. Johnston, rhythm.” Great for the tactile learner. cation teacher goes outdoors for gym. Taylor Barber Jack Leahy Brian Duffy Garrett Pryor Each class is limited to 25 students originally began his tenure at his alma I also had a real piano in the room. With a music room, music would Aimee Bass Timothy Lehmberg Olivia Dunham Aris Psyhojos Hannah Bass Brandon Levan Sara Durst Thomas Pulliam who avail themselves of course-con- mater as a math teacher. Currently, he Various music books for every grade be understood through listening, par- Daniel Bigelow Eddy Lu Jeremy Einbinder John Randazzo tent resources while participating in a is in charge of the wireless network level were in the music room so students ticipating and reading, giving all types Kelley Biglin Donat Maliqi Anne Ferro Bryan Reilly learning experience that is national, that supports the computers of did not have to walk somewhere else in of learners the opportunity to grasp Zachary Botos Victoria Mone Anna Fetter Matthew Rivera as well as global, in scope. UCRHS’s 800 students. the building to get the books and lose out concepts being taught. Casey Brennan Thomas O’Neill Adam Fischette Kyla Rodger Russell Browning James O’Rourke Steven Forgash Laura Rogut VHS offers full-year and semester- “I keep the network running, the on valuable instructional time. There As a dedicated professional, I take Christina Bruce Michael Osborne Nicole Frankfort Olivia Ryan length courses, as well as gifted and data base up and running and I main- was more time for the actual lesson. pride in my ability to give the chil- Matthew Caminiti Anthony Pafumi Alec Friedlander Justin Sandler talented courses, advanced placement, tain the security of the network,” he Without a dedicated music room, dren unending attention, commitment Kathryn Caruso Allyson Panton Catalina Gaglioti Emma Shor pre-advanced placement and summer said, adding that another responsibil- valuable instructional time is lost rolling and energy through my teaching. I try Lauren Castaldo Emily Polak Edison Gao Shane Skibitsky Hsiao-Min Chiang Megan Poyntz Rebecca Glasser-Baker Stephanie Skoller school courses. ity of his is to continuously introduce the cart up to the front of a classroom of very hard to not appear drained in Zachary Chodor Emily Prosuk Alison Glynn Connor Slifer All courses are National Commis- new technology, such as VHS, to another teacher, finding an outlet to plug front of my students from loading the Justin Coelho Robert Psolka Betsy Goellner Robert Steinfeld sion for Certifying Agencies (NCAA) UCRHS. in the stereo and asking the student book cart daily, walking the halls constantly, Molly Colvin Justin Ricardo Spencer Goldin Francesca Tilocca helpers to get the books. waiting for teachers to return to the Lucas Cruz Ryan Rittendale Alex Gordon Connor Walters Kailey Decker Julia Rivera Courtney Gurkas Samantha Weidman Years ago, in my dedicated music classroom and then rushing to push Sophia DeVita Lauren Santiago Russell Hager Justin White Fourth Graders Get Spanish room, bulletin boards had varied post- the cart down the hall, possibly to Ryan Don Eric Saunders Jonathan Henry Chelsea Wolf ers with musical concepts on them for another side of the building, so as not John Dooley Michael Schwab Margaret Jacobi Deborah Wu the visual learner to grow from. Post- to be too late for the next class. Griffin Embry Shweta Sethi Nicholas Kapur Tianzuo Xu Dictionaries from Rotary Bradley Erickson Megan Sheil Daniel Klibaner Larry Zhang ers featured dynamic markings, com- I know my colleagues would agree Gabriella Estevez Cailly Simpson WESTFIELD – All 480 fourth grade them. Sherri Cronin of the Westfield posers, meter signatures, rhythm pat- that music is a valuable subject in the Daniel Fahrenthold Michael Snyder students in Westfield schools will re- Rotary club joined in the distribution terns, instruments of the orchestra, life of a child. It is not a frill or an extra Adam Firestone Alina Spera Samuel Fischette Nicholas Sternal WF’s Browning Earns ceive Spanish/English dictionaries com- with councilman David Haas. and the list goes on. My music room to take for granted. It is a subject in Dana Friedman Amanda Stivala pliments of the Rotary Club of Westfield. “The dictionary is for the children only had chairs in it and no desks, so which teaching occurs and learning Evan Friedman Michael Stravach Director’s Honors List Spanish is part of the curriculum in to keep, so they can take it with them movement activities abounded. takes place. It too deserves recogni- Taylor Friss Kathryn Sullivan WESTFIELD – Kelsi Browning Westfield beginning in the third grade. into the fifth grade and use it through- Next, we come to the audio set-up tion and importance in the school day Zachary Goldfarb Evan Tarlow of Westfield recently earned a spot Kelly Gray Leah Tavasi Lauren Falk, chairperson of the out their career,” Ms. Falk said. in the room. The CD player can have with all of the other subjects taught. Jonathan Gribbin Lauren Tebbetts on this year’s Cornell University Rotary’s Dictionary Project, kicked Wilson Principal Joseph Malanga a permanent place in the music room I know Westfield has a very profes- Morgan Halloran Robin Toth Summer College Director’s Honors off the delivery of the books at Wil- said, “We are very grateful to the and the music teacher can therefore sional fine-arts staff and I am sure Jacob Harris Anthony Valles List because of outstanding accom- son School, the first of six Westfield Rotary Club for this excellent re- preset CDs so one musical activity many of us feel honored to teach in this Kyle Heron Matthew Varakian plishment. Bernadette Hopen David Verchick public elementary schools to receive source for our fourth graders.” can lead into the next without the wonderful town, where the arts are Lydia Hughes Jacob Wegbreit down time of having to take one CD respected and valued. By giving the Christopher Jimenez Matias Werner out and put another one in, etc. This elementary schools the opportunity Amanda Juchnik Steven West too wastes valuable teaching time. for a fine-arts room through the pro- Pauna Kiricheva Breanna Willard John Kirna Thomas Wolski With computers taking part in the posed bond referendum on January James Kowalski Steven Wronski music program, having a music room 23, the terrific department we already Timothy York would afford us the opportunity to have would flourish even more, and have stations in the room for diversi- who benefits? All the students. fied learning to take place. One group can be at the computers, while an- other group is doing theory work and another may be playing instruments, reaching all types of learners through this process. Then there is the use of the black- board. Permanent staff structures could be a part of the blackboard, therefore enabling the student to learn how to read notes and follow musical contours. 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By J.B. RAYMOND Into that mix comes first-year coach freestyle last winter, while Baran Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jeff Knight, a former swimmer at captured the 100 backstroke. Anton Ike … Elvis ...the Cold War ... the Cranford High School, taking over is a favorite to take the 100 breast- Brooklyn Dodgers. for Bruce Johnson. Over the previous stroke this winter, while Sullivan is That’s some of the big names and 12 years, WHS had won 11 county, one of the team’s top sprinters. events happening back in 1956-57, nine sectional and six state crowns. Freestylers Rob Whitehead, Greg the year the Westfield High School But despite the graduation loss of Blanton, and Brian Corea along with boys swim team took its place as the Pat Daurio (Princeton), Brandon newcomer Jack Trimble round out dominant team in Union County and Cuba, Kyle Murray, Dan McGrory, the seniors. started its accent to becoming one of Evan Vanarelli, Tom Fringer and Ben If you yell “Hey Matt,” half the the elite teams in New Jersey. Holt, Knight did not inherit an empty junior class will turn their heads. Now, 50 years later, WHS is the cupboard. As evidenced by last Matt Green has taken over for Cuba winningest team in state history (over Friday’s 88-82 victory over three- as the team’s top sprinter, and Matt 700 victories), has won the county time defending state Public B cham- Blutfield has been a more-than-solid championship 49 of the last 50 years pion Mountain Lakes, Westfield will guy in the sprints, butterfly and (including a national record streak of again be a team to be heard from this breaststroke. Matt Gelmetti has 42 that ended in 1999) and has won winter. worked himself from a freshman 20 state titles, more than any other Leading the way for Knight is a novice to a potentially key swimmer public school. There are also more solid senior class, with Phil Anton, this winter, and Matt Haddad is a individual and relay state champions Luke Baran, P.J. Harley, and Colin solid freestyler. Jon Holt provides and All-Americans than the next two Sullivan as the co-captains. Harley solid depth in a number of events, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 or three teams combined. won county titles in the 200 and 500 David B. Corbin (November 25, 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times AGGRESSIVENESS LEADS TO FINE SEASON…Blue Devil Jack Meagher, No. 5, closes in as will Harbaugh noses into the thick of things against the Cardinals. BONARD LED SCORING, HARBAUGH LED IN TACKLES Blue Devil Footballers Turned Season Around, Finished 6-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN The Scotch Plains game was a real need to work on for next year,” said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times special win. Our seniors haven’t Desarno. Westfield High School football fans beaten those kids since seventh grade. Linebacker Scott Newman and cor- had something to cheer about this Hopefully, winning the last four will ner Mike Henry (3 fumble recover- season. After two straight 1-9 sea- help us into next year. It’s something ies, led in passes knocked down with sons, this year’s Blue Devils had a to build on and something to be really 8) each had 41 tackles. Jack Meagher, promising beginning, weathered a proud of for our seniors,” commented Sean Ferro (4 interceptions) and Tyrell midseason storm of very tough teams DeSarno. Simmons (7 tackles for losses) had then rolled on a four-game winning The Blue Devils defensive line, led 33, 31 and 29 tackles, respectively. streak to complete the season 6-4. by seniors Will Harbaugh and Santo Linebacker Ryan Yarusi (4 tackles “Our season broke up into three Nardi and junior John Dugan did a for losses) and corner Eddie Simmons David B. Corbin (2006 sectional finals) for The Westfield Leader and The Times parts. The first three games we played strong job all season but especially (3 interceptions) had 22 and 18 tack- BATTLING FOR POSSESSION OF THE BALL…Raider Colleen LaForge, No. 9, battles for possession of the ball with pretty well then hit a rough stretch, toward the end. Harbaugh (7 tackles les, respectively. Tackle Ryan Scanlon a Mendham Lady Minuteman. Union, Irvington and Elizabeth. Three for losses) led the team in tackles had 18 tackles and a fumble recovery. really good teams! We got to that with 52 and assists with 34, while Adjusting to a new offensive third part of the season and we talked Nardi (42 tackles, 5 for losses) led the scheme was a little rough in the be- to the kids about running the table,” team with seven sacks and Dugan (25 ginning but it paid off in dividends as Lady Soccer Raiders Deliver said Blue Devil Head Coach Jim tackles, 3.5 sacks) led in tackles for the season progressed. Senior quar- DeSarno. “They went out and won losses with eight. terback Tom Bonard (47 completions, every one of those games.” “Those three were definitely cata- 89 attempts, 463 yards, 5 touchdowns The Blue Devils defeated Cranford, lysts. We did a nice job this year [TD], 206 yards rushing) broke loose Special Successful Season Kearny, Shabazz, Bridgewater- stopping the run. The kids stepped up on several occasions, especially in Raritan, Plainfield and, probably the in big times in some of our wins. the last half of the season, and scam- most memorable, a 28-21 victory over Overall, I thought we did a good job pered for five TDs. He also kicked By FRED LECOMTE In the Union County Tournament, in our later games.” Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Novem- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the top-seeded and defending cham- After defeating Voorhees and defensively. But we let up too many three field goals and 23 extra points ber 4 at Gary Kehler Stadium. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Defining the Scotch Plains- pion Raiders battled to a 1-1, over- Ridge, respectively, the Raiders big plays. That’s something that we Fanwood (SPF) High School girls’ time draw with second-seeded claimed their first North Jersey, Sec- soccer team’s season would have to Westfield to share the title. tion 2, Group 3 championship with a be noted as one filled with caring “It’s always competitive,” said 1-0 shutout of Mendham on Colleen thoughts, a winning attitude and suc- Ewing. “We knew Westfield would LaForge’s goal off a cross by senior cessful results. be our most difficult competition, Allie Hambleton. “The girls dedicated their entire which they proved to be. They fought, “Winning it for the first time in season from day one to Mrs. Debbie played well and it was a real team girls’ soccer at Scotch Plains was just COMINGSOON
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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times You’ve undoubtedly heard or read football team.) with an egomaniacal coach like the Beach Boys? My school is, and about “six degrees of separation.” Ac- (There is, so far as I can tell, any Lizzy’s. And that’s not even factoring always will be, Westfield High School, cording to Wikipedia, it is the hypoth- direct relationship with the Urciuoli- in that Elizabeth should be at least although I do have other schools I esis that anyone on Earth can be con- Harbaugh-etc. families and the Triano, two, maybe three, high schools. Com- root for—the University of Alabama nected to any other person on the Mannino, Matino, Sisto, Vella or bine the enrollment at the three Group Crimson Tide, the Massillon (Ohio) planet through a chain of acquaintan- Bavosa families. At least until I get an 4 Toms River high schools and you get Tigers, and Neshaminy (Pa.) ces with no more than five intermedi- email to the contrary.) Elizabeth’s. It’s absurd. With three Redskins. I’ve been a Bama fan for aries. That’s eight decades, the 1930s times the talent to pick from that P’burg over 40 years. When Mike Shula was The hypothesis was first proposed through this past fall, and I’m so con- (or any of its opponents) has, it’s al- hired by athletic director Mal Moore in 1929 by the Hungarian writer fused that we’ll just leave it at this, most an embarrassment that Lizzy four years ago to clean up the mess Karinthy Frigyes in a short story called with a breakdown of the six (or seven would have to come from behind to the football program had become, Chains. The concept is based on the or however many) degrees of separa- win. nobody was happier than me. Mike idea that the number of acquaintances tion for one WHS football “family,” RIVALRY GETS HOTTER had been a great quarterback at Ala- David B. Corbin (2006 sectional finals)for The Westfield Leader and The Times grows exponentially with the number with their WHS-Plainfield senior year The WHS-SPF rivalry in girls swim- bama under Ray Perkins, and he had CLOSE TO THEIR WORK…Raider Lauren Weisbrod, No. 20, and a Lady of links in the chain, and so only a score: ming has really heated up over the past plenty of coaching experience in the Minuteman concentrate heavily on the bounce of the ball. small number of links is required for Dom Urciuoli (1932; W, 13-6) … few years, since SPF split into sepa- NFL. For sure, Shula was up against the set of acquaintances to become the John Chironna, Karney Scioscia rate boys and girls teams. The last two it, with bowl probation and limited whole human population. (1945; W, 12-6) … years it seemingly reached a peak, scholarships because of sins by pre- Got it? What’s my point? Rich Ventimiglia (1955; P, 20-0) with down-to-the-wire dual meets and vious coaches. Lady Soccer Raiders Deliver Well, with the considerable help of Bob Urciuoli (1966; P, 33-14) … county meets that were incredibly in- Bottom line: Shula puts up a 26-23 Paul (No. 66) Harbaugh and Pat Ferro, Greg Harbaugh, Dan Kiningham tense and close. record, not great but the team always we have come up with some amount of (1970; W, 49-6) … And now we find out that two meets played hard, always competed and Special Successful Season degrees of separation — see if you can Bob Kiningham (1975; W, 9-6) … isn’t enough for the rivalry. SPF, which was never an embarrassment to the figure how many, cause I sure couldn’t! Paul Harbaugh (1979; W, 3-2) … won the state Public B championship CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 school or the tradition. Sure, he lost to — between the 1932 WHS football Steve Scioscia (1982; P, 21-3) … last winter and would’ve been a heavy Auburn four times—28-23, 21-13, 1-0, by No. 8 Ramapo in the NJSIAA scoring’. She started yelling, got them team and this year’s team (both of Jason Yarusi (1996; P, 38-7) … favorite to repeat this year, has moved 28-18 and 22-15. But he was recruit- Group 3 semis. motivated and that turned the tide to which defeated Plainfield to help WHS Will Hannis (1998; P, 21-6) … up to Public A, into North Jersey Sec- to a 51-44-7 lead in the ancient ri- Mark Harbaugh (2004; P, 40-0) … tion 2. WHS has been in the state ing well, and the team was 10-2 and “The kids fought 70 minutes, back help us win.” ranked No. 8 in the country last year! and forth in an even game. They have Zazzali, who netted three goals and valry). Will Harbaugh, Sean Ferro, Ryan Public A final the six of the last seven Dom Urciuoli was a star fullback on Yarusi (2006; W, 17-7). years, and has won the last seven North (OK, the team was wearing black one of the best players in the state. three assists, led the very stubborn socks, so that’s a minus.) She got that one break, took advan- defense. Hall of Fame coach Bob Duncan’s STATE FOOTBALL UPDATE 2 Public A titles. WHS teams in 1930-31-32, and he The two playoff games most of New Something has to give. Last week Moore, under whose tage of it and put the ball in the net,” “She’s like having a coach on the guidance the Crimson football ship said Ewing. field. She took a great leadership role was also part of a huge family that Jersey cared about were both played The two rivals will meet Jan. 16, a later spread out to include, among Friday night, with Don Bosco Prep Saturday night, at the Westfield Y in has been slowly sinking, fired Mike The Raiders had the luxury of 11 and I was really impressed in the way Shula. To say I’m ticked off wouldn’t veteran seniors led by outstanding she was always positive, communi- others, Rich Ventimiglia (whose humbling St. Peter’s Prep, and Eliza- what figures to be a wildly exciting mother was Dom’s sister), co-captain beth rallying to defeat Phillipsburg. dual meet. Then there’s the county begin to scratch the surface. Yeah, Tri-Captains, Hambleton, Lauren cated and motivated on and off the Shula will get his multi-million dol- Mains and Allie Zazzali. Hambleton, field. That’s what you need and ex- of the 1955 team under first-year coach First Bosco … which I am told is not championships Feb. 3. And then, in Fred Bradshaw. An assistant coach on just chocolate syrup that you mix with what will be the grandmammy of them lar buyout, and he’ll coach again. But who netted 10 goals, led the team in pect out of captains,” said Ewing. that’s not the point. I just find it diffi- assists with 19 and goalkeeper Mains “The best thing about Allie is that she that team was former WHS star Karney milk for a yummy drink. Apparently all, Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Lincoln School Scioscia, the cousin of WHS Hall of their quarterback, Matt Simms — son Pool in Bayonne, for the sectional title cult now to care even a little about posted 14 shutouts. can play any position with her knowl- college sports. And, since I’m not one “Whenever you have some of your edge and skill level.” Famer John Chironna, and the uncle of ex-Giant Phil and brother of current that will leave one of them two victo- of Steve Scioscia, the co-captain of Tampa Bay quarterback Chris — made ries from a possible state title; the of the millions who have swallowed best players as captains, I mean Allie is LaForge (13 assists) led the Raid- the professional sports Kool-Aid, my one of the best players in the state and ers with 15 goals. Lauren Weisbrod Hall of Fame coach Gary Kehler’s some vulgar gestures and taunted the other will go home. final team in 1982. St. Peter’s fans and bench at least (Making Tuesday, Feb. 20, a date to sports-rooting interest is down to three Mains, hands down is the best goalie in netted five goals and seven assists. Let’s not forget Dom’s nephew, Bob, twice late in the game. (Faithful reader remember is the likelihood of yet an- teams to root for (well, really, only the state of New Jersey,” stated Ewing. “She knows how to play, knows a starting center on the ’66 WHS foot- “tenkay” was there and provided the other classic confrontation between one). Bama gets one more chance to “Having her in the back made a huge, where to be and finds the back of the ball team. Den with some details.) This had ap- the WHS boys and Bridgewater- keep my interest: when they play huge difference. She is not as vocal as net,” said Ewing of LaForge. “With Oh, and also there was Ellen Yarusi, parently happened at least one other Raritan, the defending state Public A Oklahoma State on Dec. 28, they Allie but leads by example. In the county the two of them up front, really turned an aunt of Jason and Ryan Yarusi, the time earlier in the season, against St. champion!) better be wearing a No. 11 (Shula’s final against Westfield, when the kids the tide for us offensively, while it captains of the 1996 and ’06 WHS Joseph of Montvale. HARDING UPDATE III number as a player) on their helmets. were down, Lauren made two unbe- gave our defense a break and provided teams, who married a cousin of Anne As somebody who has been fired The list of WHS athletes who have Otherwise, anybody interested in a lievable saves then stood up, held the numerous scoring opportunities.” Urciuoli, the mother of Pat Ferro and six times and been known to let his grown up on Harding Street continues complete collection of ’Bama Maga- ball on her hip and kind of gave a nod to Defensively, the Raiders relied on grandmom of current WHS footballer emotions get in the way of his mouth, to grow. When we first mentioned it, zines? (Anybody who wants to see a everyone like ‘whatever you’ve got to sophomore center-mid Rachel Sean Ferro. the Den has two thoughts on this: 1) we somehow forgot to include Brad, copy of the email I sent Mal Moore, bring, go ahead, because you’re not Kruper, (2 goals, 1 assists), Lisa At some point, the Harbaugh family it’s good to see that fine, disciplined Daryl (Daps) and Roger Brewster. And contact me at the address below.) Camarda (4 goals, 2 assists), Tina moved into town across from Franklin Catholic school education paying divi- then came word that we had over- DEVIL OF THE WEEK WF’s Rodrigues Named Camarda (2 goals), Katie Cornacchia, School and Greg and Paul both played dends, and 2) how would this have looked Dave Faris. This week’s free sub from Al the (2 goals, 1 assist) and Stephanie football under Kehler. Paul married played out if his coach was Gary Kehler On a personal note, here’s a much Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South ‘Gymnast of the Year’ Glover (1 goal, 2 assists). cheerleader Barbara Hannis, who is a or Dick Zimmer? smaller list of WHS athletes who grew Ave.) goes to P.J. Harley. The Penn “All of them had tremendous sea- cousin to the Urcioulis and whose OK, call me old-school, and I know up on Embree Crescent (former home State-bound senior co-captain won the Westfield High School freshman sons,” stated Ewing. “We had six kids nephew Will was a starting lineman on people today just say, “Boys will be of the Den, at 712): Ray Bailey, Brian 200- and 500-yard freestyles last Fri- Jenna Rodrigues has been named who were on varsity for four years the ’98 WHS team. boys,” or “He’s under a lot of pres- and Mike Pattyson, Chris and Don day as WHS knocked off three-time North, Section 2 Gymnast of the Year and four for three years. The camara- Greg and Paul’s sister Mary mar- sure.” But I just can’t in my wildest Assmann, Tom, Jim and Dave Tinnesz, defending state Public B champion by The Star-Ledger. Rodrigues gained derie, the team chemistry and men- ried Dan Kiningham, a starting guard imagination see Kehler or Zimmer Joe and John Krakora, Rick and Stan Mountain Lakes, 88-82, in the head recognition in every event, including tality the kids created was just tre- on the ’70 WHS that was recently allowing that to happen even one time. Warne, Jackie Raetz, Lou Rettino Jr., coaching debut of Jeff Knight. the All-Around, in her section. mendous, all due to the experience inducted into the Hall of Fame and the And there would be zero possibility of coach Bill Odenkirk, Dave Odenkirk, The Devil’s Den appears Thursday The Westfield team, which won the that they created and I never worried brother of Bob Kiningham, one of the two or three times. and the grand wizard of billiards, Don in The Westfield Leader during the Union County title and the sectional about leadership. I’m going to miss rare two-way starters at offensive guard Second Elizabeth … the University Mokrauer. scholastic season. Contact us with title, was named North, Section 2 them as individuals and as players. and defensive halfback on the ’75 team. of Elizabeth. Even though it’s in the IS IT JUST ME … comments, complaints, story ideas or Team of the Year. Westfield finished They’re great young ladies and they (Mark Carroll, a backup center, was a same county and conference as WHS, … or does “Be True to Your School” note-type items at [email protected]. seventh in the state tournament. will be successes in life.” starting safety on the unbeaten ’74 it’s impossible to root for a school have no meaning, except to fans of GO DEVILS!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Meehan and Emily Meehan also expe- will be all over the floor,” Davis said of By DAVID B. CORBIN pliametrics (flexibility) and we do a obviously expected to be a boon un- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Zazzali and Mains. “Last year we had Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lot of agility. We are hoping to get der the boards, as well as an excellent rienced plenty of playing time last Three years ago, a very young group Graduating four super athletes af- year. New to the varsity are sopho- a pet phrase. ‘It’s our turn now!’ We faster and stronger,” said Marino. “We scorer. ter the 2004-05 season and returning of Westfield High School basketball mores Laura Degman and Nicole had to make a name for ourselves. The try to condition throughout the whole “She is very interchangeable. She just two varsity players, few would colors here at Scotch Plains are Blue girls, which included four talented practice.” could be a center. She could be a Mineo who will add to the depth chart. freshmen, inherited a team that was have guessed that the Scotch Plains- “We will run a lot. I don’t lose a lot and White. With Mains and Zazzali, Of the 13 or 14 girls who Coach forward. A lot of these girls are inter- Fanwood High School girls basket- rock bottom at 0-23 the year before. when I go to my bench. From my fifth Jackie Law and Molley Meehan, other Marino plans to use at the varsity changeable,” said Marino. ball team could follow with another teams, the next morning, you know After finishing the season with a 9-13 level from time to time, 10 could be Last year, Cronen, El Koury and player through my eighth and ninth record, that young group, minus one fine season. But the Raiders finished players, there is not much of a drop,” they are going to be sore. These kids considered veterans. Seniors Katie Skorge were also very effective un- 21-8 to extend a 20+ wins season for talented girl, improved to 14-10 last said Davis. will play hard from the time they throw Cronen and Casey El Koury, last years der the boards in pulling down re- the fifth-straight year and feel that it up until the time they chase them off year. Now, with that talented girl back Co-Captains, and senior LeAnne bounds. Cronen was second on the The leadership of Zazzali and in the lineup, these veteran Blue Dev- they can achieve that success this Mains may define the character of the court. This year our real colors are Skorge, along with juniors Erin Miller, team in rebounds and also knew how season. ils are aiming even higher. this year’s Raiders. Black and Blue.” Gab O’Leary, Danielle Infantino and to put the ball in the net with 102 Last year, the Raiders placed a The Raiders will host Shabazz on “We are looking to win 20 games Stephanie Slodyczka, and sopho- points. El Koury was the Devils’ sec- “They will run all day. They will run this year. If we can win 20 games, a scrappy group on the courts and noth- through walls. They will dive. They Friday, December 15, at 4 p.m. mores Gabby Jakub, Tara Handza ond-leading scorer with 179 points ing much has changed this year lot of good things will happen. We and Charlotte O’Leary have varsity and third-leading rebounder with 99. except they may be an even more want to make the states and finish up experience. Sophomores Keri Pringle Last year, Infantino, who pulled 91 there in the county,” commented Blue intense group. and Cyndel Matthews and freshman rebounds, demonstrated that she had Seeded second in the Union Devil Head Coach Joe Marino. Diana Venezia are expected to get an outside touch by sinking 110 County tournament (UCT), the What was apparent in their recent some varsity action. points. Handza came off the bench practice session was the level of quiet Raiders rattled Roselle Catholic in Due to an injury, Slodyczka sat out and pumped in 93 points, several from the quarterfinals, dropped a heart- intensity, while focusing on agility the entire 2005-6 season but, in her 3-point range and Jakub showed her breaker in the semifinals against and conditioning drills. freshman season, she led the team in ability in grabbing rebounds. “We were in the weight room about Roselle but quickly recovered to rebounds with 179 and was second in Miller netted 362 points last year to defeat Union, 42-36, to grab third three times a week. We do a lot of scoring with 252 points. Slodyczka is bring her two-year total to 738. When place. In the sectional tournament, fouled, she could reap the points, the Raiders defeated Ferris of Jer- hitting 89-138 in free throws. She sey City, 43-30, hammered 23-3 could drive to the basket and was Mendham, 65-51, and stunned effective outside, with a team-lead- South Plainfield, 49-45, before fall- ing 25 hits from three-point range. ing short to No. 1 Shabazz in the Miller also led the team in rebounds final. with 153 and steals with 88 to elevate The Raiders graduated Lauren her two-year theft total to 166. Benovengo, who was a dominant Point guard Gab O’Leary, who led force under the boards, and point in assists with 88 to bring her two- guard Loni Kaye but senior Co- year total to 173, was also deadly in Captain/guard Allie Zazzali, who 3-pointers with 15 and totaled 173 had a team-leading 362 points, while points. Her quick hands earned her 42 sinking 29 three-pointers and hit- steals. ting 71 percent of her free throws, “They all bring something special and Co-Captain Lauren Mains, one David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to the table. It’s a privilege to teach of the toughest players on the court, READY TO BATTLE FOR THE BALL…Raider Co-Captains Lauren Mains, left, these types of kids because they work will lead a young veteran group. and Allie Zazzali have a little fun before practice. hard in practice. They are very “We should be able to adequately coachable. They listen and they want replace them,” Raider Head Coach to win. They are very intense and they Bruce Davis said of Benovengo and are very aggressive,” said Marino. Kaye. “Overall, we should be as good The Blue Devils will get the oppor- or better as a team.” TWO STELLAR AGENTS David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tunity to demonstrate their intensity Sophomore Kaylan Jaichon, who GOING THROUGH THE DRILLS…Blue Devil Danielle Infantino works on a when they host Linden on Friday, dribbling drill during practice. will take over the center spot, “is December 15, at 7 p.m. looking a lot better. She got herself in Representing the Burgdorff Philosophy of really good shape over the summer- MURPHY, LARKIN, MILLERS NAMED SP-F CAPTAINS time. She went to a couple of camps,” “Anticipating the needs of our clients said Davis who added, “The point guard, we may have to swing some and exceeding their expectations... every time.” people around. A couple of my for- Raider Swim Boys/Girls Look wards, (sophomore) Jackie Law, and (junior) Brianna Caracter are both forwards who can move out from under the basket. We may move Allie Forward to Rewarding Season to that spot.” Other candidates for the point guard spot could be sophomores Kathryn By DAVID B. CORBIN Co-Captain Jillian Murphy, whose stroke, sprints), Becca Fox (IM, Cataldo and Saxony Nielson. With Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fingers almost always touched the breaststroke), Katelyn Cavanaugh that flexibility, the Raiders may be High expectations, for good rea- wall before their opponents last year, (sprints), Alyssa Weinberg (breast- able to adequately adapt to the par- Michele Hobson Marion “Terry” Monzella sons, are on the minds of the Scotch could be counted on to reap many stroke) and Kate Johnson (backstroke) ticular character of the opposing team. Sales Associate Sales Associate Plains-Fanwood High School girls team points on individual events, as along with sophomores Kim Rizzo, “We may, instead of playing three 908-233-0065 908-518-6532 and boys swimming teams this sea- well as, in relays. Helock will be Allison Haggan, Sephanie Glover, guards, like we did last year, we may [email protected] [email protected] son. 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By J.B. RAYMOND This year’s Blue Devils feature Annie O’Neill and Cathryn Winches- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times loaded senior and freshman classes, ter are also battle-tested. Except for a stretch in the early with solid junior and sophomore There are another 11 girls in the 1990s, when they had five different groups. While there are only a couple sophomore class, with Stephanie coaches in five years, the Westfield of individuals at the highest level, the Albright, Alice Li, Catherine Maguire High School girls swim team has incredible depth in every event should and Lauren Sullivan all having swum been one of the premier programs in make formidable. in big meets before. Michelle Ball, New Jersey. Captains are Julia Cederroth, Katie Erin Cahill, Alexis Constantine, But there probably hasn’t been this Morgan, Caitlyn Oster and Brittany Aileen and Bridget Grogan, Abigail much excitement prior to a season Reyes. Morgan (breaststroke) and Ryan and newcomer Nicole since 1988, when Hall of Fame coach Reyes (butterfly) have flirted with Rosenberg round out the group. Merilyn Diamond was leading what their respective school records since That brings us to the freshmen, would probably be her most powerful they were freshmen. Cederroth and with no less than eight of them figur- team to the state A Division champi- Oster swim freestyle. And there’s ing highly in Ruszala’s plans. Suzanne onship. That team included Kerry Kylie Fraser (IM, fly, back) and Lemberg is the big name in the group, David B. Corbin (September 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hertell, Lynne Cassidy, Christina and Lauren McCurdy (back), who have ONE OF THE TAILBACKS…Blue Devil Ryan Yarusi, No. 6, bursts through for but Elaine Anderson, Emily Budnick, a TD in the opening game against Linden. See picture on page 17. Mei-Mei Caroe, Val Gude, Anne also been close to school marks. Kate Heffernan, Kyle Higgins, Jill Burkett, Lara Weber, Melissa Wells Darrell Ann Smith is very depend- Kandigan, Meredith Smith and Kelsey and Brandeis Wright. It was a power- able, while both Ilene Goodman and Wilson will all be heard from this house. Chrissy Isabella have swum individu- winter. And Lindsay Anderson, Raiders Eye Great Blue Devil Footballers Turned Fast-forward to 2006-07. The coach ally in state finals before. And that Megan Boersig, Melissa Crosta, is Jaime Ruszala, who was in gram- doesn’t include Emily Bregman, Beth Leslie Holt and Lauren Hughes are Swim Season mar school back in 1988. None of this Budnick, Nicole DiBenedetto and all working hard to contribute in the Season Around, Finished 6-4 year’s WHS girls were even born Erika Kettleson. near future. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 when Diamond’s group steamrolled The junior class is only four swim- “We do have a lot of very talented CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 in our depth and our versatility,” said Lenape to win the state title. But there mers, but that includes two of the girls,” Ruszala said. “We’re hoping to coach Hulnik. to lead the team with 62 points. Tight end CJ Patella had 14 recep- is a chance that the 2007 team could team’s best — Liz Hawkins (free, have a good season. This is a really The Raider boys also had a memo- “From a defensive standpoint, we tions for 110 yards, including three eventually be mentioned alongside back, IM) and Alexi Kuska (anything). good team.” rable season by advancing to the NJ didn’t change anything but the of- TDs and Ferro had eight receptions the ’88 squad when it comes to com- Section 2, Public B finals. The Raid- fense was a complete change. Every- for 120 yards and two TDs. Peter paring the school’s best teams. ers defeated Caldwell, 95.5-74.5, in thing was different, the way we num- Antonelli had 11 receptions for 79 While the ’88 team was top-heavy the quarterfinals then silenced bered plays, the way we nicknamed yards. with standouts, the ’07 team is deep, Blue Devil Swim Boys Begin Chatham, 91-79, in the semifinals. positions. It was going to take time. The offensive line consisted of Pa- maybe even the deepest team — in Senior Co-Captains Mike Miller (but- Once we got accustomed to our tella, tackles JT Sheehan and Tom terms of quality depth — of any WHS terfly, sprints) and Matt Miller (dis- strengths, then Tommy could be a Wansaw, guards Harbaugh and Nardi, swim team ever, boys or girls. That’s Tough Season with Big Win tance) will lead the Raider charge. Other threat to run the ball and throw it a and center Joe Schurig. on paper, potential. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 seniors include Andrew Haggan (breast- little bit. Then our line just getting “Because it was a new system, we After opening last Friday with a stroke), Dan Nieto (butterfly, sprints) used to new blocking,” said DeSarno. still struggled with some of the intri- surprisingly-easy victory at Moun- while Mike Kane and Mike Rediker transfer from St. Peter’s Prep, will and David Regal (backstroke, distance). As a tailback, junior Malcolm cacies but we did a great job all year, tain Lakes, the girls will get their first are both veterans. First-year Luke likely provide butterfly help when he The juniors are Brian Pesin (breast- Allen rumbled 774 yards on 135 getting a push up front,” said DeSarno. test of the season a week from Satur- Grandstrand looks like he’ll be solid becomes eligible on Jan. 1. stroke, IM), Matt Plagge (breast- carries and had six TDs. His biggest In special teams, Johnson stunned day night, when they host Scotch in the backstroke while Josh David To top it off, Knight gets one of the stroke), Sean Dolgin (distance) and day came when he rushed 204 yards onlookers when he had kickoff re- Plains-Fanwood at the Wallace Pool. rounds out the class. more solid freshman groups in a while. sprinters AJ Horowitz and Dennis Ruiz. and had two TDs against Shabazz. turns of 92 and 91 for TDs against First gun is at 7:15, but you should This year’s sophomores have a year Matt Meserole and Mike Oster were The Raiders have a large group of Ryan Yarusi had 150 rushing yards Union on October 7 in Westfield. arrive by 6 if you want to get a good of pressure-packed meets under their four-event swimmers against Moun- sophomores, which include Zach Peart and two TDs and Ricardo Johnson “Hopefully, people will kick to seat in the balcony. belts, and are expected to play impor- tain Lakes last Friday and produced (backstroke), Eric Walker (butterfly, had 123 rushing yards, resulting in him,” chuckled DeSarno. “He’s spe- And this is the first of what figures tant roles. Chris DeLaFuente won the one lifetime best time after another. distance) and sprinter Jon Kosenick. two TDs. Hard-running fullback cial. He’s got speed but he’s tough to be three amazing matchups be- county butterfly title as a freshman Andrew Cordeiro and John Taylor both Newcomers include Mike Henkels, George Cornell rushed 527 yards too. He’s got opportunities to get on tween the Blue Devils and Raiders. and gives Knight a versatile guy in were thrown into the fire last Friday Zach Koch and Andrew Van Haastever. and had two TDs. the field a lot for us next year.” There’s also the county meet, which whatever event he’s entered. Matt and came out with best times in their The Raider boys expect to be strong “We ran three tailbacks this year. Looking ahead, DeSarno said, “If WHS won on the final relay last year Morgan and Max Blum were solid as races. Yixiao Wang has shown versa- in the distance freestyle, butterfly and Ryan Yarusi ran the first three games we want to improve on 6-4, we have after the teams tied for the title in ’05. frosh, and both look much improved tility in practice, while Trent Gabriel breaststroke. and sprained his ankle. Then Malcolm a lot of work to do. The kids got to And there’s the likely sectional final this winter. Justin Lo figures to help and Adam Metz are improving. Although both teams are very ran really well. Then in spurts, we ran spend time in the weight room in the matchup, since the two-time defend- in the sprints, and Evan Paulin is solid The team once again faces a brutal strong, the challenge will be even Ricardo Johnson. The key to their off-season and we have to have an- ing state Public B champion Raiders in sprints and backstroke, while Pat schedule. “We’re Westfield, and we stiffer because the Raiders will be running is that they all ran hard and other great summer conditioning in have been moved up to Public A this Fringer, Ryan Gradel, Chris Joyce, expect to swim against the best teams,” competing in the Public A tourna- George Cornell ran hard,” noted preparation. I think our kids are ex- year, where WHS has been in six of James Kazazis and Jake Lang have Baran said. “These meets get us ready ment, which include powers DeSarno. cited for it and so am I.” the last seven state finals. all gotten better. And Rich Polini, a for the big meets in February.” Bridgewater-Raritan and rival After facing Plainfield and Kearny Westfield. Montgomery has also this week, WHS takes on defending jumped from Public B to Public A. No. 1 team St. Joseph of Metuchen The Raiders’ first real test will be a Kimberley Aslanian Haley next Tuesday, 3 p.m., at the Westfield showdown with Westfield on Decem- Y. On December 21, WHS travels ber 16 at 7:15 in Westfield. down Route 22 to face defending “Our goals are the same this year as state Public A champion Bridgewater- they are every year, try to win coun- Redefining Real Estate Raritan in what is always a wild meet. ties and try to win states. Our dual That’s three 2006 state champion meet with Westfield, as always, should NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002, 2004 & 2005 opponents in December! be very competitive and a lot of fun,” January will have WHS visiting said Hulnik. Pingry (January 11), swimming at Other very tough opponents include the Pirate Invitational (January 13), Bridgewater, Oratory Prep, Pingry hosting 2005 state Public A cham- and Immaculate Heart Academy. pion Hillsborough (January 18) and traveling to face seven-time state Prep A champion Lawrenceville (January Local High School 27). There is also a possibility of a Tennis Honors Given: January meet with Bishop Eustace, the favorite to win the state Non- Nikki Reich, Lindsay Goldberg and Public B title this winter. Kim Morawski, members of the And the pre-state tournament part Westfield High School girls tennis of February has the county champi- team, have been selected to The Star- onships (Feb. 3) and a trip to Ledger All-Union County First Team. Hightstown to take on national power The Blue Devils, winners of the Union Peddie (Feb. 8). County Tournament, finished with a “That’s the way we like it,” said 15-3 record and received an eighth Harley, whose dad Pete swam on WHS ranking in the state. teams in the mid-1970s whose sched- Goldberg and Morawski also made ule included Cherry Hill East, the the Second Team All-State and the Princeton freshmen, St. Joe’s and All-Group 4 First Team. Reich was COMPLETELY RENOVATED AUTHENTIC TUDOR ON A Lawrenceville. “You swim better named to the All-Group 4 Third Team. against the better opponents. We like Lane Maloney was named to the All- CENTER HALL COLONIAL PARK-LIKE PROPERTY facing all the top teams.” Union County Second Team.

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Margaux (8Us) – Emily Beattie nailed first Fleschler (free, breast) nailed first. in backstroke and butterfly, Felicia Caitlin English got first in free and Mermer got first in freestyle and third in back. Amanda Adsit touched second in fly, Betsey Penn touched first in fly. Brenna Berenholz got second in breaststroke and third in second in free. Meg Kaveney got fly, Jessica Trinkle got third in free second in fly. Leslie Holt landed and breast. Sara Gargiulo placed third in breast. Katie Yamano got second in back. third in IM. (9&10s) – Rachel Fan captured (15+) – Cassie Green nailed first first in Individual Medley (IM) and in back and third in fly. Mary free. Caitlin Collins got first in fly, Mahoney got second in IM, third in SOCCER CHAMPIONS…The Scotch Plains U17 girls soccer team completed its David B. Corbin (September 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times season undefeated after passing Union in the semifinals and defeating Westfield for BRINGING IT DOWN FIELD…Blue Devil senior Tyrell Simmons brings the second in free. Johanna Mermer back. Maegan Foley got second in the championship. The team, in alphabetical order, consists of: Cassie Berwick, ball down field in the opening game against Linden. nailed first in breast, second in fly. breast. Brittany Bionde, Meagan Boegel, Christina Capece, Jill Coffey, Kate Denker, Erica Meredith Bagger got third in IM Goldberg, Alexus Jegede, Rachel Kreyer, MaryKate Feury, Kristina Maslo, Joanna and Free. Emma Philips and Geneva Reading is Good For You Naugle, Sarah Pace, Jessica Santos, Danielle Sette and Kristen Thompson. FSPY Swim Boys Fare Well Gleason touched 1-2 in back. Tori Miller landed second in breast, Zoe Pappas was second in IM and Elise Ashley Kent Named Soccer All-Academic Against Somerset Valley Boys Morano got third in fly. GENEVA, N.Y.—Senior Ashley ship in four years. William Smith (11&12s) – Meghan Bachmann Kent of Westfield, who is a media ended its 23rd straight winning sea- The Fanwood Scotch Plains Y strong swim, J. Peart (9-10) took got first in free and fly. Kayla and society major, was one of 11 son with an 11-6-3 overall record. (FSPY) boys’ swim team was nar- second and Greg Baliko (11-12) Krasnoo touched first in IM and William Smith College soccer play- To earn a spot on the Liberty rowly defeated by Somerset Valley touched first. A. Burzynski (13-14) breast. Hannah Hays got first in ers who were recently named to the League All-Academic Team, a stu- YMCA, 105-103. placed third and (15-18s) S. Marino back, second in free. Alana Basil Liberty League All-Academic dent-athlete must have a cumula- FSPY dominated in the individual and Zach Peart placed 1-3. (breast, back) touched second. Team, after leading the Herons to its tive grade-point average of at least medley. (9-10s) Jeff Peart and Mat- In Backstroke, (8U) K. Fleck and Caitlin Carroll (IM, fly) placed sec- goleader.com/subscribe 19th consecutive postseason berth 3.2, and be at least a sophomore thew Marino finished 1-3, Greg C. Sullivan dominated with 1-2 fin- ond. Kathleen Bond got third in the and its second ECAC Champion- academically. Baliko (11-12) easily touched first, ishes. Christian Buren swam well. (13-14s) Mike Napolitano and Alex (9-10s) Alex Favreau grabbed first Burzynski touched 2-3, while (15- and B. McKenna was third. Peter 18s) Scott Marino and Phil Luzny Livolsi (13-14) placed third and (15- touched 1-3. 18) Z. Peart was second. In Freestyle, (8Us) swept with (8U) butterfliers Auda and E. Matthew Auda, Colin Sullivan and Chang placed 1-3. (9-10s) M. Marino Eric Chang. (9-10s) Andrew and Alex Skoog placed 1-2 and DeBiasse and Brendan McKenna Marcel Green swam well. (13-14s) placed 1-3, Rayan Gagdjisz (11-12) M. Napolitano and T. Foster touched took second, (13-14s) Dan 1-2 and (15-18s) P. Luzny and Dan Napolitano and Tim Foster took 2-3 Livolsi placed 1-3 in the 200 fly. and (15-18s) Mike Miller and Brian Relay teams of Chang, Fleck, Auda O’Donnell placed 2-3 in the 200 and Sullivan (8U), and Favreau, freestyle. Peart, Marion and DeBiasse (9-10), Breaststroker Kevin Flick (8U) and (15-18s) Peart, Marino, Luzny placed first and Josh Davidson had a and Miller were victorious.

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Kerry McDevitt weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 Page 18 Thursday, December 7, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Hyslip Avenue, $2,054,000. Westfield: Yuchi Chen and Linhai Cao to Rob- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Desmond and Amy O’Brien to Dis- Recent Home Sales ert Wilner-Platt and Jennifer Wilner, TOWN OF WESTFIELD UNION COUNTY BOARD tinctive Renovations, LLC, 1040 813 Nancy Way, $929,000. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Lawrence Avenue, $1,050,000. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Raymond Street, $680,000. Sajous, 411 Boulevard, $625,000. Linda M. Adolph to Brett Ferry and Hewitt Associates, LLC to Linda Toni-Ann Ferry, 116 Cedar Street, CONTRACTOR: Commerce Risk Con- Date Adopted: 11/30/06 M. Anderson, 515 Trinity Place, Steven and Christine Reiss to The Abbruscato Family, LLC to trol Services, 170 Route 70 East, Cherry Public Notice is hereby given that the Michael J. and Catherine A. Man- Victor Pasucci, 553 North Avenue, $430,000. Hill, New Jersey 08934 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- $395,000. Laurie Fogel to Marsella Bros. at NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to ers has awarded a contract without com- Robert H. and Betty Keppler to ning, 600 Lenox Avenue, $1,075,000. East, $550,000. petitive bidding as a Professional Service Jean P. Edmond to Omofela Oki, Martha N. Stringer to Anthony J. Wychview, LLC, 3 Wychview Drive, provide 2007 CDL Random Alcohol and Leonid and Violetta Pesenson and $690,000. Drug Testing Program. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Yuri Pesenson, 10 Rutgers Court, 582 Cumberland Street, $750,000. and Lenore Morales, 243 Windsor DURATION: January 1, 2007 through contract and the resolution authorizing it Joseph F. Sinisi, Jr. to Marie D. Avenue, $270,000. Augusta Williams and Inge Mar- December 31, 2007 are available for public inspection in the $845,000. tin, Trust to Gary and Karen Rose, AMOUNT: Amount of $62.80 per CDL Office of the Clerk of the Board. Clara Verniers to 1272 Summit Michael Mahoney, LLC to Brian PUBLIC NOTICE D. and Meredith K. Lehman, 730 260 Prospect Street, $659,000. holder. RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1148 Avenue, LLC, 1272 Summit Avenue, THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT AWARDED TO: Robert M. Czech, Esq. UNION COUNTY BOARD Scott Puma to Brian and Valarie FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Sea Girt, New Jersey. $600,000. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Sewald, 802 Shadowlawn Drive, PUBLIC NOTICE FICE OF THE TOWN CLERK. SERVICE: as special counsel for vari- Paul C. Boniti to Joseph A. and NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD $999,999. Claire J. Gray ous disciplinary hearings Date Adopted: 11/30/06 UNION COUNTY BOARD Marissa Bulger, 1282 Summit Av- Town Clerk COSTS: in the sum not to exceed Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Guy and Gillian Levy to Thomas enue, $375,000. 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $17.34 $10,000. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Stampfli, 112 Scotch Plains Avenue, Nicole L. DiRado Barbara Duris and Christine ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 11/30/06 $400,000. PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Kozlowski to Kenneth Goski, Jr., 213 petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the Robert C. and Sarajane F. Doherty 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Virginia Street, $500,000. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- to Nathan and Andrea Richman, 771 UNION COUNTY BOARD Rodney M. and Karen Cross to contract and the resolution authorizing it ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE are available for public inspection in the petitive bidding as a Professional Service Fairacres Avenue, $570,000. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Jonathan Glacken, 342 Brightwood Office of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Nicholas R. King and Melissa M. Date Adopted: 11/30/06 UNION COUNTY BOARD Avenue, $425,000. contract and the resolution authorizing it Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1146 King and Elizabeth P. King to Shurjo are available for public inspection in the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Steven Boycan and Lucy Boycan AWARDED TO: John Hicks, Plainfield, K. and Julia S. Sen, 139 Wells Street, Office of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 11/30/06 to Theodore C. and Mary E. Sica, 753 New Jersey, Michael S. Jorda, Jr., $586,500. petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the Harrison, New Jersey, Full Spectrum RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1124 Embree Cresent, $595,000. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Consultants, Kevin M. Toler, East Or- AWARDED TO: COMCAST John Monaco to Francis Donley Calvin S. and Mary M. Bastedo, Jr. contract and the resolution authorizing it ers has awarded a contract without com- ange, New Jersey, and John Valdivia, Cablevision of New Jersey and Deborah Hanna, 616-618 Stiring are available for public inspection in the petitive bidding as a Professional Service to Michael Mahoney, 755 Prospect Bradley Beach, New Jersey. SERVICE: to provide all necessary Place, $900,000. Office of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Street, $710,000. SERVICE: as forensic technicians for equipment, wiring and programming to the Michael D. and Elizabeth M. contract and the resolution authorizing it the purpose of providing assistance to the patients/residents Runnells Specialized RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1123 Jason and Karen McLane to are available for public inspection in the Medical Examiner during autopsies and Hospital Pearson to Jodi B. and Ian R. Wallin, AWARDED TO: Father Peter Igwilo, Michael and Laura Stemmler, 611 Office of the Clerk of the Board. external examinations PERIOD: October 31, 2006-October 30, 13 Stoneleigh Park, $837,500. Hackensack, New Jersey. Lawrence Avenue, $995,000. PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December 2011 Stephen Kozik and Leslie Seuberth SERVICE: to provide chaplaincy ser- RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1140 Frances P. and John A. Gorman to 31, 2007 COSTS: in the amount of $30,000. Per to Eric Shendell and Alysee Soll, 737 vices for the year 2007 for the Catholic AWARDED TO: SAMCO/Time Re- Robert and Joanne Penn, 333 Dudley COSTS: in an amount not to exceed year for a total contract amount not to Norman Place, $725,000. patients/residents at Runnells Specialized corders, Inc., Bogota, New Jersey. Avenue, West, $960,000. $60,000. exceed $150,000. Hospital SERVICE: for the maintenance of hard- Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Peter and Sharon Coulter to Ravi P. PERIOD: January 1, 2007- December ware and software and to purchase addi- Jeffrey M. and Susan K. Rosenthal Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders and Nadia R. Singhvi, 1605 Boule- 31, 2007 tional software and hardware updates to Leonard and Renee Lamanna, 650 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $26.01 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $23.46 vard, $505,000. COSTS: in an amount of $12,000. PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December Nicole L. DiRado 31, 2007 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 $17,400. Nicole L. DiRado PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Sealed proposals will be received by the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Board of Education of the Westfield School NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD District, Union County, New Jersey, at the Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Public Notice is hereby given that the Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- supplies, equipment or services: ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service BID FOR: pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This B07-12A WINDOW AND DOOR contract and the resolution authorizing it MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND are available for public inspection in the REPLACEMENT FOR WESTFIELD Office of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1139 BIDS DUE: AWARDED TO: Nature’s Choice Cor- December 21, 2006 AT 1:00 PM poration, Union, New Jersey. The bids will be received at the Admin- SERVICE: for the purpose of operating istration Building, 302 Elm Street, and maintaining the Union County Con- Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date servation Facility and at the time indicated, and then publicly PERIOD: of 54 months opened and read aloud. COSTS: in the amount of $13,026 an- Bids must be in strict compliance with nually along with providing 500 cubic specifications. Specifications may be se- yards of topsoil per year (at no cost to cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm the County. This is a revenue generating Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) item.) 789-4407. Bids must be made on the Nicole L. DiRado proposal forms in the manner designated. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Proposals must be endorsed on the out- 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $23.46 side of the sealed envelope, with the name of the bidder, the bidder’s address and PUBLIC NOTICE the name of the supplies, equipment, or UNION COUNTY BOARD services for which the bid is submitted. It is OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS understood and agreed that proposals may NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD be delivered before the time or at the place Date Adopted: 11/30/06 specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Public Notice is hereby given that the cation assumes no responsibility for bids Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- mailed or misdirected in delivery. ers has awarded a contract without com- The Board of Education of the Town of petitive bidding as a Professional Service Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This reserves the right to accept or reject any contract and the resolution authorizing it and/or all bids for the whole or any part and are available for public inspection in the waive any informalities in the interest of Office of the Clerk of the Board. Bountempo Homes presents this well appointed luxury home w/11 RMS, 5 BR, 5 ½ BTH in the Indian Forest area. This stately the Board of Education. No bid may be Colonial offers the finest in living space (approx 7400 sg.ft. inc finished lower level).Noteworthy features: MBR suite w/2 frplc & withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1118 after the date set for the opening thereof. AWARDED TO: Courter, Kobert & custom wlk-in closet, 2 story Great Rm w/ frplc, access to expansive mahogany deck & French drs to SUNRM. 20ft. deluxe KIT w/ Bidding shall be in conformance with the Cohen, Hackettstown, New Jersey. Brook Custom Cabinets, granite, butler’s pantry & BRKFT nook. Living & Dining Rm w/accented ceilings, Library, guest suite, 3 applicable requirements of SERVICE: for the advancement and N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to coordination of the County’s major infra- CAR GRGE, exquisite landscape & interior molding package. WSF0905 $2,995,000 the “Public School Contracts Law”. structure projects All bidders are required to comply with PERIOD: December 1, 2006- Novem- the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. ber 30, 2007 seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- COSTS: in amount of $72,000. Hye-Young Choi nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. Nicole L. DiRado Corporate bidders are required by law Clerk of the Board of Freeholders #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office - 2005 (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Top Associate, Total Production - 11 Years! of names and addresses of all stockhold- ers owning 10% or more of their stock. PUBLIC NOTICE A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- Direct Line: 908-301-2015 tractor Questionnaire/Certification also UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS email: [email protected] ESIDENTIAL ROKERAGE must be filed with the bid. The bid package R B will also include other documents that must NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 be completed and returned with the bid. Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the © 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- ders and to complete and submit all re- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service HOME FOR SALE cation and rejection of the bid. All bidders shall submit with their bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- contract and the resolution authorizing it Wychwood ness Registration Certificate as issued by are available for public inspection in the Center Hall Colonial the Department of Treasury of the State of Office of the Clerk of the Board. New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1125 Good neighborhood BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be AWARDED TO: Choice Rehab, accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s Marlton, New Jersey. 4 bedrooms check or certified check made payable to SERVICE: to provide Occupational the Westfield Board of Education, for ten Therapy Services for the patients/ resi- 3 1/2 baths percent (10%) of the amount of the total dents Specialized Hospital Sale by owner bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. PERIOD: December 1, 2006- Novem- By order of the Town of Westfield Board ber 30, 2007 $1,650,000 of Education, Union County, New Jersey. COSTS: in the amount of $901,524. Robert A. Berman Nicole L. DiRado (908) 416-4460 Board Secretary Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $68.85 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 7, 2006 Page 19 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD TOWN OF WESTFIELD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TOWN OF WESTFIELD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ordinances as follows were passed and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 11/30/06 COMMISSION HEARING NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD adopted by the Town Council of the Town NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Date Adopted: 11/30/06 of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Please take notice that at its regularly Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Decenber 5, 2006. scheduled meeting on December 18, 2006, Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Claire J. Gray the Westfield Historic Preservation Com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Town Clerk mission will hold a public hearing to con- ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary, petitive bidding as a Professional Service sider: petitive bidding as an extraordinary, contract and the resolution authorizing it GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1888 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This The application of Mr. and Mrs. James unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. are available for public inspection in the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it Peterson for an addition, alteration and 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Office of the Clerk of the Board. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF resolution authorizing it are available for are available for public inspection in the replacement of garage doors at 257 Kimball resolution authorizing it are available for WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 37 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1126 Avenue, Block 1101, Lot 12 on the tax map public inspection in the Office of the Clerk (Ordinance creating a Communica- of the Board AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, of the Town of Westfield, and RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1119 of the Board tions Advisory Board) Springfield, New Jersey. The application of The Presbyterian RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1154 AWARDED TO: Denis DeAngelis, RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1145 SERVICE: for the exterior fenestration GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1889 Church for historic designation of the Burial amending (Resolution No. 2006-919) APN, Clifton, New Jersey; Young Hahn, AWARDED TO: Anne Caccamo, and weatherization investigation project AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Grounds at 125 Mountain Avenue, Block AWARDED TO: This Is It! Concept MD, Ringoes, New Jersey; and Center Randolph, New Jersey and LoLo’s Tran- of the Union County Administration Build- THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF 2405, Lot 14 on the tax map of the Town of and Event Production, Hoboken, New for Acupuncture & Holistic Health, scription Services, Newark, New Jer- ing WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 Westfield. Jersey. Chatham, New Jersey. sey. COSTS: in the amount of $120,400. (An ordinance establishing stop The particulars of the hearing are as SERVICES: due to an increase in the SERVICE: to provide professional fees SERVICES: for the transcription of au- Nicole L. DiRado intersection and 15-minute and 2- follows: performance and production fees associ- for medical psychiatric evening coverage topsies, external examinations and histol- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders hour zones) Date: Monday, December 18, 2006 ated with the MusicFest Concert (Monday-Friday) for the patient/ residents ogy reports for consultations by Dr. 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Time: 8:00 p.m. PERIOD: September 16, 2006 in of the Cornerstore Units at Runnells Spe- Fonseca and Dr. Shakh Place: Administrative Conference Room Nomahegan Park cialized Hospital PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 425 East Broad Street COSTS: to increase the contract amount PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December 31, 20067 by $13,870.07 for a new total contract TOWN OF WESTFIELD on which the firm was principal and/or Westfield, New Jersey 07090 31, 2007 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed amount of $218,870.07 consultant and the name and current phone The public is invited to attend and make COSTS: for in an amount of $6,500. $9,000. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Nicole L. DiRado number of a reference familiar with the comment concerning the proposal at that Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders I. BACKGROUND/PROJECT DE- work of the consultant. time. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $25.50 SCRIPTION: 6. Current projects underway, estimated 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $25.50 The Town of Westfield requires profes- costs of each and the name and current sional architectural services for renova- phone number of a reference familiar with tions to the Public Works Complex, lo- the work of the consultant. cated at 959 North Avenue West, Westfield. 7. The above information should be fur- The Center houses the Department of nished for each of the consultants or spe- From our Home to your Home Public Works, which includes Public Works, cialists that you intend to use. Engineering, Planning/Zoning and Con- 8. Additional information you feel should struction Permit functions. be considered in evaluating your firm’s Due to increased staff, customer ser- ability to perform the work. You’re Invited Sunday December 10 2006 1:00-5:00 vice and code compliance requirements, 9. Anticipated range of fees for each the Town has identified the need for project phase shown above. reconfiguration and expansion of the ex- 10. Ten (10) copies of the proposal (no isting building, including, but not neces- faxes). 801 Grant Avenue Westfield sarily limited to, the following: 11. Projected project schedule, which § Addition of a reception/information conforms to the Town’s timetable goals vestibule at the main entrance to the Cen- included in Section I. BACKGROUND/ ter. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. § Addition of two office rooms at the rear Proposals shall be submitted by close of the Center. of business on December 28, 2006 to § Public restrooms within the existing the following address: building which meet ADA accessibility re- quirements. Town of Westfield A conceptual plan depicting the pro- Town Engineer posed renovations, entitled “Proposed 959 North Avenue West Office Layout Plan-Department of Public Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Works Building” dated January 23, 2006, (908) 789-4100 has been prepared by the Town Division IV. SELECTION CRITERIA: of Engineering and copies are available at The selection criteria shall include: the Town Engineer’s Office within the Pub- a. Qualifications of the individuals who lic Works Center. will perform the tasks and the estimated It is the Town’s desire to receive delivery amounts of their respective participation. of construction documents by close of b. Experience and references. business on March 5, 2007. c. Ability to perform the task in a timely II. SCOPE OF SERVICES: fashion, including staffing, existing workload Phase I – Evaluation of office needs as and familiarity with subject matter. depicted on the Conceptual Plan described d. Past performance with the Town. in Section I above, preparation of new e. Cost competitiveness. conceptual plans and meetings with Town f. Any other items that the Town deems staff as required. necessary for evaluation of proposals and Phase II – Preparation of architectural the award of a contract. plans and specifications and construction The Town’s selection of a proposer shall bid documents, and assistance with the not be based solely on fee, and the Town bid process and award of construction reserves the right to negotiate a contract contract. with the proposer who best meets the Phase III - Construction observation needs of the Town based on the above services if required by the Town. Selection Criteria. The Town may award a contract for any Issuance of this RFP does not commit one, or all, of the above phases of work. the Town of Westfield to award a contract, A Primavera First Preview Proposals should address all project to pay any costs incurred in preparation of phases. a response to this request, or to procure or A Charming blend of Quaint sophistication, intricate detail, & High Technology III. REQUIRED INFORMATION: contract any services or supplies. The Dir: E. Broad or Mountain Ave to Woodland to Grant The response to this request shall in- Town reserves the right to reject any and clude the following, at a minimum: all proposals, and to resolicit. 1. Firm name, mailing address, e-mail As an equal opportunity/affirmative ac- Ileen Cuccaro address, telephone and fax numbers. tion employer, the Town prohibits discrimi- 2. 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Angela is survived by her husband ber 29, at her home in Westfield. shared her joy of literature, nature Born in 1938 in Chicago, Ill., An- of 49 years, Gale; her son, Matthew Member of Many Local Organizations Born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Janu- and opera with her family. gela was a mother, homemaker, pub- (Debra Pupo); daughters Cassandra, ary 3, 1910, she was a 1927 graduate She was predeceased by her hus- lished writer, avid reader, active Beatrice (John Fagan), Eleanor It is with God’s grace and accep- Roosevelt Junior High School. She of William Penn High School. She band of more than 65 years, Sebet, churchwoman and volunteer. She (Nicholas Armstrong) and Olivia (An- tance that Rita I. Mahoney, 90, of attended St. Elizabeth Academy dur- worked as an administrative assistant on March 22, 2000. He was 94 valued most the love that thony Penizotto); her be- Westfield died on Friday, December ing high school and graduated from in the Philadelphia school system until years old. is nurtured in families and loved nine grandchildren, 1, peacefully at her home. Chestnut Hill College in Philadel- marrying industrial designer Sebet She is survived by her two daugh- grounded in faith. Isabelle, Lucas, Curtis and She is survived by her children, phia in 1938. Two of Mrs. Mahoney’s Silverman on June 29, 1934. ters, Roberta Kaufman of Holmdel She served on the Board Sabrina Fagan, Jack and John, of Bethesda, Md., Kathleen grandchildren, Megan and Katy After 13 moves across the United and Sandra Souder of Skaneateles, of Trustees of the Oak Knoll Margot Armstrong, and Mahoney Wunsch of Miami, Fla., Brown, also attended Westfield Pub- States and Canada, Lillian and Sebet N.Y.; her brother, Irvin Bookman of School of the Holy Child in Austin, Andrew and Ava Brian of Bedford, N.H. and Barbara lic Schools. designed their own home in Atlantic Pembroke Pines, Fla.; her two grand- Summit. Additionally, she Penizotto, and her sisters, (Bub) Mahoney Brown of Westfield, Mrs. Mahoney was active with the City, living there from 1942 to 1959, sons, Daniel Kaufman of Vancouver, was on the Clergy Examin- Monica Yolles, JoAnn and 11 grandchildren. Her husband, Westfield Tennis Club, the College while Sebet served as chief designer Canada and Lev Kaufman of High- ing Committee for the New Ozimek and Delores Dr. John F. Mahoney, predeceased Women’s Club of Westfield and the for the Nurre Mirror Corporation. In land Park, and her great-granddaugh- Jersey Synod of the Jancun. her in 2003. They had been married Westfield Historical Society. She was Atlantic City, Lillian raised her two ter, Iris Kaufman of Vancouver. Lutheran Church in Memorial services took for 58 years. Her sister, Teresa a good friend to many through her daughters and helped organize the Funeral services were held on America (LCA), as well as place on Saturday, Decem- McGeary of Westfield, sur- participation in the Ventnor Summer Music Festival. The Thursday, November 30, at Temple being a representative of Angela Metzger ber 2, at Oak Knoll School vives her. Westfield Day Care Center family moved to Westfield in 1959, Emanu-El of Westfield. She was bur- the LCA to the World Council of of the Holy Child in Summit. A lifelong resident of Auxiliary, Cuisine IV, the where Sebet established his own firm, ied with her husband at Mount Churches and a parish president. Arrangements were with the Will- Westfield, she was the Friday Merck Bridge Club, Designs by Sebet. Lillian served as Sharon Cemetery in Springfield, Pa. An active member of the PEO Sis- iam R. Dangler Funeral Home in daughter of Jeremiah and the Garden Club of financial officer for the business for Arrangements were by Menorah terhood and a fervent bridge player, Summit. Catherine Mahoney, also Westfield, Questers – Old over 40 years. Chapels at Millburn in Union. Angela also enjoyed planning parties In lieu of flowers, contributions in of Westfield. Her father One Horn Chapter, the Mu- Lillian was a lifelong member of Memorial contributions may be for her children and friends. Keen to Angela’s memory may be sent to Oak founded the Jerry sical Club of Westfield and Hadassah and, for more than four made to the Temple Emanu-El build “nests,” she enthusiastically re- Knoll School, 44 Blackburn Road, Sum- O’Mahony Diner Com- the Amity Club of decades, a member of Temple Eldernet Program, 756 East Broad modeled to that end. A published mit, N.J. 07901 or to a favorite charity. pany of Elizabeth, which Westfield. She had been a Emanu-El in Westfield. She also Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. writer, her words and ideas profoundly Requiescat in pace. was the leading manufac- member of both the served as president of the Westfield December 7, 2006 affected all who encountered her December 7, 2006 turer of diners in the coun- Nomahegan Swim Club try. The motto of the com- Rita I. Mahoney and the Highland Swim Leonard Stallone, 70, Oil Co. Retiree; Hugo A. DiGiovanni, 85, Musician; pany was “In Our Line – Club. She also was a world We Lead the World.” The Summit traveler and a communicant of St. Active In Fire Dept. and Mount Carmel Was AFL-CIO Union Representative Diner and the former Excellent Diner Helen’s Roman Catholic Church of in Westfield were built by her father. Westfield. Leonard “Leo” Stallone, 70, of Cemetery in Summit. Hugo A. DiGiovanni, 85, of ers, Marco DiGiovanni and Nicholas Mrs. Mahoney was fond of telling Mrs. Mahoney was a devoted wife, Berkeley Heights died on Wednes- Arrangements were by Paul Mountainside died on Saturday, De- DiGiovanni. the story of how she met her husband mother and grandmother. Her warmth, day, November 29, in the Atlantic Ippolito Berkeley Memorial in Ber- cember 2, at home. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, through an error in the mail. Mail humor and wit make her sorely Hospice Unit of Care One Rehabili- keley Heights. Born in Belleville, he lived in Anna (Bucalo) DiGiovanni; a son, intended for her father was acciden- missed, but fondly remembered. tation Center in Morristown. Memorial donations may be made Mountainside since 1955. Raymond DiGiovanni, and a grand- tally delivered to John F. Mahoney’s A Mass of Christian Burial will be Born in Westfield, he had lived to Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, A union representative with the daughter. address on Kimball Avenue. He offered at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, there until relocating to Berkeley 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn, N.J. AFL-CIO in Newark, Camden and A Mass of Christian Burial will be walked up to the family home on December 9, at St. Helen’s Roman Heights in 1964. 07041. Washington, D.C. for 40 years, he offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Dudley Avenue, knocked on the door, Catholic Church of Westfield. Mr. Stallone had been employed as For more information, please visit retired in 1988 as director of organi- December 7, at the Our Lady of and met his future bride. By coinci- Arrangements are by the Dooley a salesman with McDowell Oil Com- www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com. zation. He also taught classes in labor Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in dence, both had been working for Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- pany in Westfield from 1953 to 1955. December 7, 2006 relations at Rutgers University. Mountainside. Interment will take Merck & Co. at the time. Dr. Mahoney enue in Westfield. Relatives and He then worked at Petro Oil Company Mr. DiGiovanni additionally was a place at Holy Cross Cemetery in North retired from Merck in 1969 as Tech- friends are invited to attend the visi- (formerly Loizeaux Fuel and Elmer Dorothy H. Onksen, 88 musician, active as a saxophonist from Arlington. nical Director, Merck Chemical Di- tation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Brewer Fuel Company) in Plainfield Dorothy H. Onksen, 88, of the 1930s until the 1970s, playing Arrangements are by the Dooley vision. Friday, December 8, at the funeral from 1955 until retiring in 2001. Westfield died on Wednesday, No- with the Charlie Barnet Band as well Funeral Home, 218 West North Av- Mrs. Mahoney attended Westfield home. He was a member of the New Jer- vember 29, at her home. as with his own orchestra. enue in Cranford. Public Schools, including Theodore December 7, 2006 sey National Guard and the Army Born in Westfield, she had resided He was a United States Army vet- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Reserves. Additionally, he was an in Garwood before returning to eran of World War II, serving in Italy tions may be made to Atlantic Hos- Roberta G. Perkins, 71, Was Volunteer; exempt member of the Berkeley Westfield many years ago. as a tank driver with the 752nd tank pice, 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn, N.J. Heights Volunteer Fire Department Mrs. Onksen was a homemaker. battalion. 07041. Formerly Worked For Several Airlines and a member of the Mount Carmel She was predeceased by her hus- He was predeceased by his broth- December 7, 2006 Society in Berkeley Heights. band, former Deputy Fire Chief Fred Roberta G. Perkins, 71, of Nesquehoning. He was predeceased by his wife, G. Onksen of the Westfield Fire De- Mary V. Pelusio, 92, Was Active Locally; Nesquehoning, Pa. died on Tuesday, In addition to her husband, she is Catherine Mondelli Stallone; two partment; a son, Fred G. Onksen, Jr., November 28, at Blue Mountain survived by her stepmother, Julie brothers, Joseph Stallone, Sr. and and a sister, Madelyn Rendano. Owned Cranwood and Garwood House Health Alliance, Lehighton Campus Griffith of Levittown, Pa.; four Dominick Stallone, and two sisters, Surviving are a son, Ronald R. in Lehighton, Pa. daughters, Mary Patricia and her the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Bayleaf Mary Knight and Catherine Weirich. Onksen, and a daughter, Dorothy Lynn Mary V. Lotano Pelusio, 92, of Born in Palmerton, Pa., she was the husband, Steven Grenholm, of San Surviving are a daughter, Dana Cranford died on Thursday, Novem- Post No. 6807 of Garwood. Onksen, both of Westfield. daughter of the late Robert and Mary Francisco, Calif., Rosanne Perkins Green of Berkeley Heights; a sister, A graveside funeral service was ber 30, at Father Hudson House in She was predeceased by her hus- (Watkins) Griffith. She previously of Hallandale Beach, Fla., Paula bands Louis V. Pelusio, in 1976, and Theresa Kovalick of Pennsylvania, held on Monday, December 4, at Elizabeth. lived in Westfield, having moved to Elizabeth and her husband, Leonard and two grandchildren. Born in West Orange, she was raised Albert Rendano, in 1984. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Nesquehoning in 1999. She and her Huddleston, of Vacaville, Calif. and A Funeral Mass was held on Satur- Arrangements were under the di- in Westfield and had lived in Garwood Surviving are a daughter, Terri husband, Bob Perkins, celebrated Katherine G. Perkins of San Fran- Latawiec, and two sisters, Connie day, December 2, at the Church of the rection of the Gray Funeral Home, for many years before moving to their 49th wedding anniversary on cisco, Calif.; two grandsons, Steven Little Flower in Berkeley Heights. Cranford several years ago. Keough and Annette Bracuto. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. July 18 of this year. and Dennis, and two animal com- Interment followed at St. Teresa’s December 7, 2006 She and her husband, Louis V. A Mass of Christian Burial was Mrs. Perkins was employed with panions, Mackie and Barley. offered on Monday, December 4, at PUBLIC NOTICE Pelusio, had owned and operated the International Papers in Secaucus, re- Funeral services were held on Sat- PUBLIC NOTICE Cranwood, on the Cranford-Garwood St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church tiring in 1999. Prior to that, she was urday, December 2, at the Joseph S. UNION COUNTY BOARD border, for 25 years until retiring in in Garwood. Burial was at Fairview employed with American Airlines, Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Cemetery in Westfield. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 1970. They began the business as a Scandinavian Airlines and Eastern Catawissa Street in Nesquehoning, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 11/30/06 cocktail bar with light refreshments Arrangements were by the Dooley Airlines. She was a graduate of the with the Reverend Clifton E. Bishop, Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the and later went into the catering busi- Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, Nesquehoning High School Class of Jr. and Pastor Michael Netznik offici- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ness. The couple also formerly owned West, in Cranford. 1952 and attended Chestnut Hill Col- ating. Interment was at Sky-View Me- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Memorial donations may be made ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary, the Garwood House on North Avenue lege in Philadelphia for two years. morial Park in Hometown, Pa. petitive bidding as a Professional Service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. in Garwood. to the Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 She was a Girl Scout Leader and a Contributions may be made to the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Mrs. Pelusio was an active member Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. volunteer for many charitable organi- Caring Ambassador’s Program, P.O. contract and the resolution authorizing it resolution authorizing it are available for and past president of the Garwood 07076. are available for public inspection in the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk zations in Boston, Mass. and New Box 888877, Dunwoody, Ga. 30356 Office of the Clerk of the Board. Seniors Club and first president of December 7, 2006 Jersey. Mrs. Perkins was a member of or the American Cancer Society, 33 of the Board RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1121 RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1110 the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in W. Ridge Street, Lansford, Pa. 18232. AWARDED TO: Penn Jersey Paper December 7, 2006 AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth, New Jersey. SERVICE: to continue to supply trash SERVICES: to provide rental assistance can liners and paper and plastic supplies to people with HIV/AIDS PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December PERIOD: December 1, 2005- Novem- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. 31, 2007 ber 30, 2006 COSTS: in an amount of $90,000 COSTS: in an amount of $1,735. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Caring & Courteous Service to the 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Westfield Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the 556 Westfield Avenue Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- 233-0255 petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This John L. Dooley contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it Manager are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. NJ License # 4100 Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1137 RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1122 AWARDED TO: Birdsall Engineering amending (Resolution No. 2006-1024) Inc., Eatontown, New Jersey. AWARDED TO: NeighborCare, SERVICE: for the purpose of providing Whippany, New Jersey. design services for three intersections in SERVICE: to extend the contract period the Town of Westfield and Borough of (2) months Roselle Park. PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December Cranford COSTS: will reduce the contract amount 31, 2007 by $27,259.84 or 23% for a new total COSTS: in an amount of $90,000 218 North Avenue contract amount of $90,424.16. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 276-0255 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Charles V. Dooley PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Manager UNION COUNTY BOARD NJ License # 3703 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This MASTER unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. contract and the resolution authorizing it 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the are available for public inspection in the resolution authorizing it are available for Office of the Clerk of the Board. ow Offering the New MEMORIALS public inspection in the Office of the Clerk N RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1149 of the Board 524 Central Avenue amending (Resolution No. 407-2006) Willow View Mausoleum, RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1109 AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, Westfield, NJ AWARDED TO: P.R.O.C.E.E.D., Inc., Cranford, New Jersey. Elizabeth, New Jersey. SERVICE: as special counsel in the A Unique Concept in (908) 233-2350 SERVICES: to provide rental assistance matter entitled Eduardo Tapari v. UC, et to people with HIV/AIDS als. PERIOD: December 1, 2005- Novem- COSTS: for an additional amount of Memorial Properties. ber 30, 2006 $5,000 for a new contract amount not to COSTS: in an amount of $9,000. exceed $10,000. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Designer • Builders of fine 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 MONUMENTS MARKERS B eauty, Dignity & Peace MAUSOLEUMS Hillside Cemetery Overlooking Bunnell Pond. Lettered • Cleaned Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East Tim Doerr Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums Scotch Plains Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. Sally Bauer Doerr (established 1939) 908.756.1729 Fairview Cemetery Also: 300 Rt. 37 East www.hillsidecemetery.com Nonprofit • Nonsectarian Toms River, NJ It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 908-232-0781 (732) 349-2350 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 7, 2006 Page 21

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE HELP WANTED ELM RENOVATED OFFICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD State of California Renovated office space OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Department of Industrial Relations CLASSIFIEDS 850 sqft; 2 renovated Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Division of lavatories - m & f; hardwood Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Occupational Safety and Health floors; just off North overlooking Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- HELP WANTED OWNER OPERATORS Elm; Near train; ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Associate Safety Engineer petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service (Amusement Rides) Prudential NJ Properties’ Pull our trailers and earn $1.94 (908) 654-4965 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Westfield Office is hiring full-time a mile for all miles plus tolls! $5634-$6843 per month plus OFFICE FOR RENT contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it health and retirement benefits agents, both new and exp- NY/NJ to Eastern PA are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the erienced. Corporate training WESTFIELD Office of the Clerk of the Board. Call 1-888-537-4278 Office of the Clerk of the Board. Incumbents perform a variety of program/in-house training. Call *Class A CDL and 1 year Tractor 1800 Sq. foot upstairs office RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1144 RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1133 duties in the development, Margie for confidential interview Trailer Exp. Req. CALL TODAY! in newer building. AWARDED TO: Regional Medical AWARDED TO: Matrix New World, administration, and enforcement at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. Dividable into 2 offices if Examiner’s Office, Newark, New Jer- East Hanover, New Jersey. HAIR SALON FOR SALE sey. SERVICE: for the purpose of conduct- of the State’s amusement safety necessary. Good location on SERVICE: to provide facilities for autop- ing a groundwater and soil remediation in orders. HELP WANTED - MEDICAL Established 10 years South Ave. w/off-street parking. sies on decomposed bodies conjunction with the decommissioned un- Interested applicants who have Medical Office - Flex hours. Full-Service Hair Salon For Sale $2500/mo PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December derground storage tank (UST) at the Echo either six years of experience in 31, 2007 Lake Boat House, Mountainside, New Good Phone skills. Westfield Area. $40,000. includes heat and water. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Jersey the amusement ride field, at least Experience Necessary. (732) 597-8470 Call (908) 232-2116 $5,000. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed two years of which were involved Knowledge of Insurance, Nicole L. DiRado $33,500. in the actual amusement ride in- Pre-certs and Referrals. LITE FRUITWOOD DINING SET OFFICE FOR RENT Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado spection with a manufacturer, a 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Fax resume to (732) 892-0444 Lite Fruitwood Dining Room Set FANWOOD Professional Office for 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $22.95 government agency, amusement includes Table, 3 leaves, pads, Rent; 2 rooms - 400 sq feet, fully PUBLIC NOTICE park, carnival, or insurance un- BEDROOM SET 6 upholstered chairs, china cabinet furnished, private path, wireless PUBLIC NOTICE derwriter (i.e. professional safety TOWN OF WESTFIELD Beautiful Cherry sleigh bed, and buffet. Excellent condition! internet, off street parking, private PLANNING BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD engineering work) and has com- dresser/mirror and nite stand. $500. Call (908) 313-9182 entrance. Call (908) 322-8440 or OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS pleted at least 80 hours of educa- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Value $2000, Sell $775 [email protected] NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tion from a school for amusement DINING ROOM SET Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Call (732) 259-6690 December 4, 2006 memorialized the fol- Public Notice is hereby given that the ride safety education, or hold a APARTMENT FOR RENT lowing Board action taken at the Novem- 1920’s Cherry Dining Room Set Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- valid license as a professional PING PONG TABLE SALE ber 6, 2006 Board meeting: ers has awarded a contract without com- 6 chairs, buffet, pads & leaf. WESTFIELD. Luxury 5 room, 2 engineer in the areas of Struc- $1450 BR, 2 full bath, on-site garage and 06-26 D. VILLANE CONSTRUCTION, petitive bidding as a Professional Service tural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Ping pong table, good condition LLC, 294 SENECA PLACE, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This with paddles for sale. $20. (732) 821-8213 off-street parking, 55 years & BLOCK 701, LOT 2 SEEKING contract and the resolution authorizing it Civil Engineering issued by this older, Chelmsford Condo. are available for public inspection in the State or equivalent license issued Call (908) 654-8845 MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH NO WANTED Call for appointment. VARIANCES. APPLICANT Office of the Clerk of the Board. by another state, or graduation 12 Cantebury Dr., Scotch Plains. SEEKS TO DEMOLISH EXIST- Saul Drittel (908) 233-6478 RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1142 from college with a specialization OLD TRAINS & TOYS BURGDORFF ERA ING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE AWARDED TO: Douglas C. Miller, MATTRESS SETS $$ BEST PRICES PAID $$ AND SUBDIVIDE LOT INTO TWO in Engineering (Structural, Me- Westfield Office M.D., Belle Meade, New Jersey. chanical, Electrical, or Civil) and New pillow top ALL LIONEL & CONFORMING SINGLE FAMILY SERVICE: to provide forensic neuropa- (908) 233-0065 LOTS. APPLICANT PROPOSES thology consultation two years of experience in the in plastic w/warranty. OTHER TRAINS & OLD TOYS TO CONSTRUCT TWO SINGLE PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December amusement ride field, and who Queen $120, King $175. CALL (908) 889-9251 PUBLIC NOTICE FAMILY HOMES ON NEW CRE- 31, 2007 ATED LOTS. Approved with con- are interested in working in loca- Can deliver COSTS: in an amount not to exceed tions in Northern and Southern Call (732) 259-6690 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ditions $10,000. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant Kenneth B. Marsh Nicole L. DiRado California should download and NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.9(c)(6), that a Resolu- Secretary Clerk of the Board of Freeholders complete State applications from UNION COUNTY BOARD tion was adopted by the Township Council 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the DIR website, www.dir.ca.gov, I will clean your house, apartment NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Township of Scotch Plains on No- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and mail to: or condo. Reliable, reasonable Date Adopted: 11/30/06 vember 8, 2006 confirming actions relat- Public Notice is hereby given that the ing to change orders for work at the South UNION COUNTY BOARD Department of Industrial Relations rates. I do laundry. Good refer- UNION COUNTY BOARD ences. 5 years exp. Call me!Neide Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Side Firehouse Addition and Replacement OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Division of ers has awarded a contract without com- Communications Tower and that an Ordi- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD (973) 583-5570 or (973) 878-2181 petitive bidding as a Professional Service nance to appropriate funds for such change Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Occupational Safety and Health Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Attention: Minnie Murella pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This orders was adopted on May 2, 2006. Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the contract and the resolution authorizing it The additional amount to be expended Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- P.O. Box 420603 FREELANCERS WANTED are available for public inspection in the is $174,075.00. The original contract price ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- San Francisco, CA 94142 Strong, detail-oriented writers Office of the Clerk of the Board. was $484,900.00. petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service The nature of the work to be done was pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This AN EEO EMPLOYER/DRUG- with professional demeanor RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1141 the construction of a replacement commu- contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it FREE STATE WORKPLACE needed to cover local AWARDED TO: Ira R. Titunik D.D.S., nications tower at the South Side Firehouse are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the New York, New York. and necessary additions to the South Side Office of the Clerk of the Board. government meetings. Must SERVICE: a consulting forensic odon- Office of the Clerk of the Board. HELP WANTED be able to meet deadlines, Firehouse. It is necessary to expand the tologist for the purpose of identifying additional funds for the following reasons: RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1132 RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1152 Exercise Physiologists/Trainers know how to write a lead, and charred remains and unidentifiable dece- amending (Resolution No. 71-2004) AWARDED TO: Complete Care, During the course of the work on the New Fitness Ctr in Scotch Plains take an active interest in their dents project, there were changes in the work AWARDED TO: Schoor DePalma En- Scotch Plains, New Jersey. PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December gineers and Consultants, Manalapan, SERVICE: to provide medical exami- looking for friendly, dependable beats in order to develop news which, at the time of the Contract award 31, 2007 could not have been reasonably foreseen, New Jersey. nations for alternate route candidates of CPT’s to develop, supervise & stories. Please email COSTS: in an amount not to exceed SERVICE: for the purpose of providing the John H. Stampler Police Academy and said changes to the scope of the assist members of all ages & resume and clips to: $3,000. Contract were as follows: construction Administration and inspec- PERIOD: June 1, 2006- May 31, 2007 Nicole L. DiRado tion services for the Rahway signal project COSTS: in an amount not to exceed abilities w/exercise program. A. The discovery, during drilling, of un- [email protected] Clerk of the Board of Freeholders anticipated solid sub-surface rock which COSTS: in the amount of $46,500 for a $15,000. Degree and/or Cert. Req’d. 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $22.95 new total contract amount of $435,687. Nicole L. DiRado required substantial additional time and Call Sheri (609) 683-7888 or email cost and which could not have been rea- Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 sonably foreseen; 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD B. The refusal by PSE&G to accept the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS electrical system designed and specified PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD in the Bid Documents by the consultant UNION COUNTY BOARD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Date Adopted: 11/30/06 engineer, which required substantial addi- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PLANNING BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the tional work and costs and which could not OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- have been reasonably foreseen; NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- C. The drilling of additional ports in the Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the December 4, 2006 memorialized the fol- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service cell tower after its installation based on the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- lowing Board action taken at the Novem- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This fact and required because one telecom- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ber 6, 2006 Board meeting: contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it munications carrier did not submit a bid for ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the rental of space on the pole until after the petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 06-19(V) RICHARD T. WELDON, 100 Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Contract award to the general contractor pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it GOLF EDGE, BLOCK 2003, and because the other telecommunica- contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the LOT 6; SEEKING MINOR SUB- RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1134 RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1143 tions carriers advised the general contrac- are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. DIVISION WITH VARIANCES. AWARDED TO: Matrix New World, AWARDED TO: University of Medi- tor of different requirements for cell tower Office of the Clerk of the Board. APPLICANT SEEKS TO SUB- East Hanover, New Jersey. cine and Dentistry of New Jersey New- RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1150 ports after the pole was fabricated and DIVIDE EXISTING SINGLE SERVICE: for the purpose of continuing ark, New Jersey. RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1155 amending (Resolution No. 408-2006) installed, all of which could not have been FAMILY AND CREATE TWO the current program of quarterly ground- SERVICE: for the use of space in the amending (Resolution No. 2006-570) AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi,Esq, foreseen. NEW LOTS (LOT 6.01 & 6.02). water monitoring for the decommissioned pathology department for the performance AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, Smith Linden, New Jersey. D. The elimination of utility hook-ups THE EXISTING HOUSE WILL underground storage tank (UST)field at of autopsies, external examinations and & King, LLP, Morristown, New Jersey. SERVICE: as special counsel in the within the fifth room of the building addition REMAIN ON LOT 6.01; A NEW the Division of Public Works Yard in Scotch histology slides SERVICE: special counsel for person- matter entitled Eduardo Tapari v. UC, et which were found to be unnecessary. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE WILL Plains, New Jersey PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December nel affairs als. E. The elimination of outdoor shrubbery BE CONSTRUCTED ON COSTS: to increase the appropriation 31, 2007 COSTS: in an additional amount of COSTS: for an additional amount of which will be redesigned and and installed NEWLY CREATED LOT 6.02. amount by $53,083 for a new total contract COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for a new total contract amount of $5,000 for a new contract amount not to by the Township at a later date. Approved with conditions. amount of $112,070. $60,000. $170,000. exceed $10,000. Township of Scotch Plains Kenneth B. Marsh Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. 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It could to death at this time of year. decision for the good of the work. If you think you’ve seen Déjà Vu be a key to the whole shebang. Freshness to the rescue: John “Start from ‘Boo’,” instructs the before, odds are you’re referencing Reminiscent of the way Dana Wooten, producing artistic director writer/director/producer of Humbug, any of several science fiction films Andrews’s detective Mark of Premiere Stages, the professional which will run for five performances, produced over the years, all positing McPherson became obsessed with Actor’s Equity Association theater- December 14 to 17 at the Wilkins the same theoretical question. It’s a “Laura” (1944), Doug is clearly smit- in-residence program at Kean Uni- Theater at Kean University on Morris venerable favorite of the genre: If we ten. Practically a voyeur in his phan- versity, offers his own contemporary Avenue in Union. were to go back in time, could we tasmagoric examination of Paula’s adaptation called Humbug. The “ghosts” in Wooten’s version alter events, twist the hands of fate, so apartment, an overwhelming angst The twist on the Victorian classic of the oh-so-familiar play are called Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times to speak? takes hold. hinges on a modern day setting with “advisors.” G-RATED…Dan Higgins as Jacob Marley and Jean Tofler as Eleanor Scrooge Given a new coat of paint by writ- So, being the perspicacious pro that confer with writer/producer/director John Wooten, right, of Premiere Stages’ ers Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio, he is, Doug politely calls out his new Eleanor Scrooge, a ruthless, ambi- The Ghost (advisor) of Christmas Christmas special Humbug. The modern day adaptation remains true to the heart tious Wall Street executive working Present, Andrea Biachi, offers filmmaker Tony Scott’s durable pals on their gobbledygook. They’re of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” The family oriented show runs variation on the theme entertainingly clearly looking backwards, and he’s late on Christmas Eve. Eleanor a cup that “makes all who in Wilkins Theater at Kean University from December 14 to 17; Thursday and “I started writing it [Humbug] non- drink it charitable and generous.” In Friday nights at 7 and 2 p.m., respectively, and 8 p.m. on Saturday, with the proffers its answer by shipping ATF getting more nostalgic by the minute. stop in November,” Mr. Wooten said. her perfect cockney accent, Biachi Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. For ticket pricing, call (908) 737-SHOW. agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Wash- If anyone deserves saving, it’s this “Anytime you’re trying something quips in an aside, “It’s going to take ington) into the past. He’s to thwart perfect apple of his eye. In other for the first time,” he explained, “you more than a couple of sips for you, a terrorist from blowing up a ferry words, just give me the ball, coach. have to be ready to rewrite.” love.” PGNJ Breaks Records carrying 543 folks…a few days ago. Of course, he’ll save the other 542 Watching the creative exchange I suspect that the adult audiences We root him on as if our own destiny souls while he’s at it. between director and actors proved to will giggle with delight at much of depended on it. The usual moral/scientific tug of be quite enlightening when I sat in on the fast-paced, witty dialogue and the At Recent Mtside Sale And we do it at seat’s edge, war takes place. Meanwhile, adding a recent rehearsal. children will be enthralled by the By MARYLOU MORANO Goletz, the author of “Ceramic Art chomping on our popcorn for dear another hackneyed convention for Playwright as well as producer/ clever theatrical presentation. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tile” is a ceramic muralist whose life. The action-packed, one-two those whose cinema proclivities lean director, Mr. Wooten is a man who Oh yes, there IS a diminutive Tim MOUNTAINSIDE – Decorative work has been featured in pottery punch provided by producer Jerry more toward love than war, the evolv- listens to his actors. “I’m confused in this adaptation. No limping here, and functional vases, bowls, pitchers publications and private collections Bruckheimer and director Scott prac- ing romance supplies Déjà Vu with an about this one line, John,” one actor though. Timmy needs his heart (his and platters were just a few of the for more than 20 years. tically makes us forget that the ad- appealingly gooey center. confesses and together they tweak it “tick tock”) fixed. And this Bobbie ceramic items offered for sale recently Her public art murals appear venture is entirely fanciful. Last time What better way to woo a gal than on the spot. Cratchet’s son is not just dreaming at the Potters’ Guild of New Jersey throughout the country, including the we checked, journeying into yester- to rescue her from oblivion? That A director—a good one—explains about a roast goose for Christmas. (PGNJ) Holiday Show and Sale. New York subway system. year was still the stuff of fiction. could put him in her good graces for, motivation and reaction to his actors. Like most kids today, he wants The event, which was held at the River Edge potter Itsuko Ishiguro, Not that the geeks at the FBI who oh, at least two weeks. If he is the “adaptor” of the original Santa to get him a trip to Community Presbyterian Church in showed contemporary artwork in- recruit Denzel’s super sleuth care to Not that it’s going to be easy. The work as well as the director, he’s Disneyworld. Mountainside, broke all previous sales fused with a sense of her Japanese admit their cutting edge break- adventure yarn that ensues is touch interpreting his own words. The play’s contemporary setting is records, according background. through. True, everything on their and go all the way. Adding a synergis- Mr. Wooten is considerate and re- a recognizable world with single to PGNJ president, Her pottery con- magical monitors seems to resemble tic tension to the excitement, Doug spectful of the 13 equity and non- parenting, poor health insurance plans Judith Musicant, of sists of interesting the way things were exactly four must not only locate and stop the equity actors in the show. and even a catastrophic corporate Mountainside. and unusual shapes days and six hours ago. Still, they’re terrorist (James Caviezel), but also “I feel disconnected from her takeover. “Our customers, and surfaces, which all hush, hush about it, preferring convince incredulous parties of his [Eleanor] over here,” states one “Through it all, it’s an uplifting old and new, recog- she accomplishes by euphemisms and techno-speak to impossible mission. ghostly character. “Can I move to the story for the whole family,” Mr. nized the phenom- employing a unique explain the unfathomable images Hence, faith and fate engagingly corner of the desk?” Wooten explains. enal quality of the technique of cutting they’re able to channel. intertwine in the unfolding of the “Sure, the desk will have a big lip And that’s no humbug. work offered, and off and adding on to In fact, they’ve no initial intention tale’s big supposition. But it all relies pieces just flew off the original thrown of making Doug a time traveler. That’s on this question: “What if you had to the shelves,” said Nancy Zarbock’s raku pottery pieces. a no-no. Rather, agent Pryzwarra (Val tell someone the most important thing Due Sorelle a Big Hit Ms. Musicant. Potter Illene Olanoff of Randolph Kilmer) and his elite nerd colleague, in the world, but you knew they’d “We are most appreciative of our showed functional pottery that boasted Denny, whimsically etched by Adam never believe you?” In keeping with loyal customers, and of the [Commu- a southwest feel in color and texture. Goldberg, just want the detective to the movie’s inherent irony, you’ll hear At Juxtapose Trunk Sale nity Presbyterian] church, which has Her pottery has been exhibited in piece together clues from their pic- it asked twice. been our home for the past several Michigan as well as New Jersey. tures; they’ll take it from there. Sure, it’s all chimera. But in the By MARYLOU MORANO Gildea, herself a Due Sorelle client, years,” she said. According to Ms. Zarbock, PGNJ But then, through whatever wiz- case of this particular chimera, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was pleased with the outcome of the “The PGNJ’S Bi-annual sale pro- was founded in 1987 to promote the ardry his newfound pals are wield- sci-fi philosophy combined with the WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Juxta- Trunk Show, which was held on Oc- vided the means for 25 artisans to development of New Jersey’s ceramic ing, Doug meets Claire Kuchever time-defying intrepidity presents the pose Gallery recently held a trunk tober 7. publicly exhibit their work and show artists. (Paula Patton), in a manner of speak- conjecture with such sweepingly op- sale featuring one of its most stylish “We attracted some of our regular the world what they’re made of,” said Its current membership of approxi- ing. She’s counted among the fatali- timistic sentiment that a suspension and fashionable jewelry lines, Due customers, but also some new people Nancy Zarbock, Director of Market- mately 75 individuals is committed ties. Curious thing is, her untimely of disbelief is established in, well, Sorelle designs. who were in town for just a day or the ing for the PGNJ, and proprietor of to serving the ceramic artists and practically no time at all. As with previous trunk sales, Due holiday weekend,” she said, adding, “Art and Antiques” in Pittstown. potters in the greater New Jersey area, Masterwork to Perform Playing no small part in this capti- Sorelle’s long, wrap-around neck- “it was a wonderful fun day!” “Sales are up as more people con- while raising the awareness of the vating formula is Mr. Washington’s Handel’s Messiah long-established credibility and con- laces were one of the most popular Those who missed Juxtapose tinue to invest in the arts.” ceramic arts within the communities SCOTCH PLAINS –The Master- items. Gallery’s October Ms. Zarbock showed her collection of the state through education, net- fidence-inspiring repute. As with great work Chorus and Orchestra, under leading men before him, we’ve little The necklaces Due Sorelle Trunk of raku pottery at this year’s Holiday working, sales and marketing oppor- the musical direction of Maestro An- are 38 inches long Sale will have an Show and Sale. Raku is pottery cre- tunities. The PGNJ membership in- doubt of his altruism and compe- drew Megill, will bring the oratorio tence. and can be worn opportunity to at- ated by a firing process that deliber- cludes professional and recreational Messiah by G.F. Handel to singly or wrapped tend the next one, ately produces unique surfaces. potters, as well as educators and stu- A solid supporting performance by Morristown High School, located on Miss Patton as the winsome gal seals around the neck for which will be held One of the highlights of this year’s dents. 50 Early Street, on Sunday, Decem- a double-stranded on December 16. show was a demonstration of the use The organization also helps obtain the deal. While Messrs. Kilmer and ber 17, at 3 p.m. Goldberg as Doug’s unconventional look. “The December of the potters’ wheel by DeBorah scholarships and provides other edu- Scotch Plains residents Anastasia This year’s de- Trunk Sale will Goletz, co-secretary of the PGNJ and cational services to its members. corner men provide just the right note Carumpalos and Ann DeCamp, as of whimsy. signs included feature a whole proprietor of “For Love Of Mud Pot- For more information about PGNJ, members of Masterwork, will take necklaces studded line of Due Sorelle tery” in West Milford. or to become a member, go to But just in case non-stop excite- Due Sorelle Jewelry part in the concert. ment and the predestination paradox with coin pearls designs especially In addition to being a potter, Ms. pottersguildnj.org. The esteemed soloists are soprano and semi precious selected for the aren’t quite enough to occupy your Kiera Duffy, mezzo-soprano Leah gray matter, there’s the microcosmic stones in smoky-topaz and quartz col- Christmas season,” said Ms. Gildea. Wool, tenor Tony Boutté and baritone ors. Due Sorelle jewelry is also al- metaphor to mull. You see, like the Steven Condy. Ticket prices are $25 Black Plague and the wrath of the Also featured at this year’s trunk ways on display at Juxtapose Gal- and $40; seating is general admis- sale were new designs of large and lery, which is located at 58 Elm Norsemen before him, the villain is sion. For tickets, contact The Com- frighteningly real, right down to the small earrings, as well as zipper pearl Street in Westfield. For more infor- munity Theatre at (973) 539-8008 or bracelets in coppers, browns and mation about Due Sorelle jewelry, frustrating, self-righteousness of his communitytheatrenj.org. For all sales mangled reasoning. grays. contact Juxtapose Gallery at (908) at the door, cash will be required. Due Sorelle, when, translated from 232-3728. Granted, vicariously fighting this Originally scheduled to perform at latest scourge won’t end the threat he the Italian, means “two sisters,” is The Community Theatre, Masterwork owned and run by Gina and Tania Spil. represents. Nonetheless, as an exer- Washington Hosts had to relocate because of ongoing cise in hope, Déjà Vu reminds that All of the semi-precious stones used construction there. Masterwork Cho- to produce Due Sorelle’s jewelry are Annual Bozo Bowl civilization has been challenged be- rus will also perform Messiah at fore and, in each instance, stood the handpicked by one of the Spil sisters WESTFIELD – The “Bozo Bowl” BergenPac in Englewood on Sunday, at national jewelry shows. began with fifth-grade classmates at test of time, time and time again. December 15, at 3 p.m. and Carnegie * * * * Each individual piece is made by Washington School in 2000 and has Hall in New York City on Saturday, hand, resulting in jewelry that is one continued and expanded to the present Déjà Vu, rated PG-13, is a Touch- December 23, at 3 and 8 p.m. stone Picture’s release directed by Tony of a kind. with the same group, plus other For more information about Maestro Gina Spil kept busy assisting cus- Westfield High School classmates Scott and stars Denzel Washington, BO-ZONE DEFENSE…Pictured are the participants in “The Seventh Annual Megill and The Masterwork Chorus and Paula Patton and Adam Goldberg. tomers at the Trunk Sale, playing the from the Class of 2008. Orchestra, visit www.masterwork.org. role of a personal shopper, as she Luke Grandstrand won the famous Turkey Day Bozo Bowl” played in the mud Thanksgiving Day at Washington Running time: 128 minutes. made suggestions and showed clients Bozo Bowl Game Ball as outstanding School. Pictured, from left to right, are the following Bozos: Nick Fusaro, Claire Bennett, Brendan Berkowitz, Luke Grandstrand, Gus Gibbons, Matt Shaeffer, how to coordinate different pieces of player. Matt Shaeffer, Claire Bennett, Nick Brennan, Evan Eisenberg, Will Eisenberg, Vince FitzPatrick (co-organizer), jewelry. Greg O’Brien, Liam McIlheney and Jimmy Bender, Neil FitzPatrick (co-organizer), Mike Tannenbaum, Kaitlyn Christmas Luminary Sale “It’s great to interact with my cli- Gus Gibbons were also recognized Burke, Lauren Brachman (hidden), Max Lazar, Ian Devaney, Jimmy Boyle, ents person –to – person,” said Ms. for outstanding play. Andy Castoraro Andy Castararo, Liam McIlheney, Henry Kaye, Evan McIlheney, Dan Markowski, Spil. “It helps me assess what they are was named best wrestler, and Mark Mark Reimlinger, Greg O’Brien and Benny Maimon. Begins Saturday, Dec. 9 looking for.” Reimlinger was honored for muddi- Juxtapose Gallery proprietor, Gerri est uniform. PUBLIC NOTICE Reading is Good For You FANWOOD – The Fanwood- 3 p.m. UNION COUNTY BOARD Scotch Plains Rotary Club will begin Each candle “kit” costs 50 cents OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS its annual luminary sale on Saturday, and contains one candle, a paper bag NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD December 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at and sand. Date Adopted: 11/30/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the the Fanwood Municipal Garage on The public can join neighbors in Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Manfra Way, across from Fanwood lighting homes on Christmas Eve ers has awarded a contract without com- Memorial Library at Tillotson Road with the candlelight display that petitive bidding as a Professional Service and North Avenue. adds beauty to this season. All pro- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it Luminary candles are contained in ceeds from the sale of candles will are available for public inspection in the paper bags that are placed outdoors go to charities supported by the Office of the Clerk of the Board. goleader.com/subscribe along a sidewalk or driveway on Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1120 Christmas Eve to symbolically light Club. AWARDED TO: Specialty Medical the way to Bethlehem. The club also will accept non-per- Consultants. PUBLIC NOTICE The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- ishable, packaged food for distribu- SERVICE: to provide services to the patients/ residents of the at Runnells Spe- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tary Club volunteers will sell candle tion to the local food pantry. cialized Hospital PLANNING BOARD kits on the weekends of December 9 For more information about the PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on and 10, December 16 and 17 and luminary sale, call Neil Schembre at 31, 2007 Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 7:30 December 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to (908) 889-9500. COSTS: for in an amount of $6,500. P.M. in the lower level meeting room of the Nicole L. DiRado Fanwood Borough Hall, located at 75 North Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Fanwood Plaza Partners, LLC and The Workshop Offers Gift 313 South Avenue Condominium Asso- PUBLIC NOTICE ciation, Inc. will apply to the Fanwood Planning Board for final site plan approval UNION COUNTY BOARD with variances for a branch bank and child Certificates for Holidays OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS care center on property located at 314, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 324 & 328 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Date Adopted: 11/30/06 WESTFIELD – The New Jersey The gift certificate can also be used Jersey, being Block 91, Lots 3, 4 & 5 and Public Notice is hereby given that the Workshop for The Arts (NJWA), this for lessons, for those ages 10 to adult, to authorize a parking plan that also in- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- volves the existing office building and as- holiday season, offers gift certificates in the Westfield Fencing Club or for ers has awarded a contract without com- sisted living facility at 295 & 313 South that could be given to initiate a new children, from pre-school to grade 12, petitive bidding as a Professional Service Avenue, being Block 66, Lots 6 & 9. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This musical interest or foster a talent that to attend the Westfield Summer Work- Preliminary site plan approval was contract and the resolution authorizing it already exists. shop, where they can participate in granted by the Board on September 27, are available for public inspection in the 2006 and memorialized on November 15, Gift certificates can be issued in any arts, crafts, communications, dance, th Office of the Clerk of the Board. Saturday, December 16 , 2006 2006. financial amount. They may be used for drama, music and musical theater. RESOLUTION NO: 2006-1131 Documents pertaining to this applica- instrumental or vocal music lessons, This gesture may be used to give 11am to 5pm AWARDED TO: Greenman-Pedersen, tion are available for public inspection at for both children and adults, at The students a positive stage experience Inc., Lebanon, New Jersey. Borough Hall during normal business SERVICE: for the purpose of providing hours. Music Studio. Another option is enroll- in one of the two NJWA drama work- Serving The Community for 30 Years the final phase (PHASE III) of the ongoing Any interested party may appear at said ing a four or five-year-old in the Kids shops, Musical Theater and Creative Bridge Management and Culvert Inspec- hearing and participate therein in accor- ‘n’ Arts program, where youngsters can Drama and Performance. JUXTAPOSE GALLERY tion Project dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- experience art, music and theater crafts. Gift certificates are available year- PERIOD: December 1, 2006- Novem- ning Board. 58 Elm Street • Westfield ber 30, 2007 Attorney for Applicants: Budding pianists may be excited to round at the NJWA studios at 150- COSTS: in an amount of $286,000 for a Robert H. Kraus, Esq. begin piano lessons in Kids on Keys, a 152 East Broad Street in Westfield. new contract amount of $586,000 Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth program which helps children learn the Those interested can call (908) 789- 908-232-3278 Nicole L. DiRado 328 Park Avenue, PO Box 310 fundamentals of playing the piano, us- 9696 for more information and visit www.juxtaposegallery.com Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-0310 1 T - 12/7/06, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 12/7/06, The Times Fee: $31.62 ing the Musique Rapide system. NJWA, at njworkshopforthearts.com. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 7, 2006 Page 23 Rake and Hoe Holiday Home Tour Showcases Innovative Ideas By CHRISTIE STORMS Even the tree-topper was comprised fully draped around the curved center Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of hydrangea, accentuating the indi- hall staircase and the shimmer of gold, WESTFIELD — This past weekend, vidual blooms also placed in the copper and silver adornments through- Performers Come From All Over the public was invited into five local boughs. Refreshments were served in out the foyer, formal living and dining residences for the Rake and Hoe Garden the inviting kitchen, and the family rooms. Club (RHGC)’s “Deck the Halls” holi- room and garage housed an “artisan Square wreaths descending from For JCC’s ‘Music On Martine’ day-themed home tour. Club members craft boutique” where guests could tasteful ribbons highlighted the win- adorned the houses with festive trim- make holiday purchases. dows and glimmering gilded leaves By MARYLOU MORANO mings by incorporating separate motifs Stately elegance prevailed in the set off each charger plate on the dining Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times designed to compliment each indi- table along with mini-Christmas SCOTCH PLAINS –The Jewish vidual décor. The resulting displays trees and presents at each place Community Center (JCC) of Central featured unique and innovative ways setting. NJ recently kicked off its program of to integrate natural materials into In the kitchen and family room musical events for teens with its fourth holiday decorating. areas, where a heartwarming dis- “Music on Martine” concert. Upon entering the Kieczykowski play of large sugar cookies awaits Local band, Goodman Brown, whose house, fragrant candles helped in- Santa and lustrous gift-wrapped members are all seniors at Scotch Plains- troduce visitors to a warm “home packages abound, stunning tree or- Fanwood High School, and whose per- for the holidays” theme. A lush naments comprised of natural seed formances have been likened to the garland of magnolia leaves graced and bean pods could easily trick the classic rock band, The Who, opened the the banister alongside antique eye into believing they were crafted concert and got the crowd moving with pieces of luggage and poinsettias. from luxurious velvet ribbon. the Doors’ “Five to One” and “Helter Individual “kissing balls” hung From simple and traditional to Skelter” by the Beatles. from ribbons on each tall window uniquely modern and sophisti- “In my opinion, [Goodman Brown] while a spiral topiary tree show- cated, the holiday decorations is one of the most talented bands from cased ornaments crafted from dried HOUSE OF TUDOR…This Tudor home on showcased at the RHGC’s “Deck this area,” commented Kate Statton, a okra and each hand-painted to look Grandview Avenue was the site of holiday decora- the Halls” tour offered plenty of tions, refreshments and a boutique for the “Deck senior at Westfield High School like Santa. the Halls” house tour last Saturday. inspiration to those in attendance. (WHS), and a member of the Teen Glass bowls filled with cran- Proceeds from the event will ben- Committee at the JCC. DON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN...With their performances drawing comparisons berries and burgundy floral arrange- Allen residence beginning with the efit the club’s many community ser- Goodman Brown’s appearance at to The Who, local band Goodman Brown, whose members are all seniors at Scotch ments, including a sweeping mantel sumptuous evergreen garland grace- vice projects in the local area. “Music on Martine” was a recent rare Plains-Fanwood High School, opened “Music on Martine.” spray that flowed to the floor as well performance for the band, whose roads in Garwood. couple of songs at “Music on Martine.” as a rare shade of amaryllis, harmo- members have been busy writing their “We are all about the love [of] “I was so impressed by Stuart nized with the deep hunter green hues Musical Club Concert own music and songs. music,” said Mr. Saenz, adding that Pierce’s music that I bought the band’s found throughout the rooms. “We want to put together some sort of all the venues they have played, CD,” said Pauline Barkin of Cranford, Colorful lemons, pomegranates, of album or demo before we all head “no one has ever treated us better than a student at Union County Magnet kumquats and gilded fruits added fes- To Feature WHS Choir our separate ways and go off to col- the guys at the JCC.” School and a member of the JCC tive flair to the “Mediterranean Christ- WESTFIELD – The Musical Club kah: Samuel Adler’s setting of Maoz lege. Hopefully, we will have some- At the “Music on Martine” con- Teen Committee, and one of the Teen mas” theme showcased at the Laurenzi of Westfield will present a concert Tzur and Iris Levin’s setting of Hinah thing recorded by the end of March, cert, Goodman Brown was followed Reps on the Board of Trustees. home. Club members had created featuring the Westfield High School Mah Tov. 2007,” said Luke Saenz, bass player by singer/songwriter Stuart Pierce Thao Nguyen, formerly from Falls origami elephant ornaments to com- Concert Choir and music for four- The program chairperson is Bar- and vocalist for the band. from Durham, N.C., and his band, Church, Va., and presently from Cali- pliment the homeowners’ unique col- hand piano, flute and soprano on bara Krause. Mary Ann Dolling and Goodman Brown has been together who sang songs from their debut al- fornia, closed the “Music on Martine” lections and the mantel featured an old Wednesday, December 13, at 1 p.m. May Furstner will coordinate hospi- since February of 2004 when Mr. bum, “Too Far to Fly.” concert. Her lyrics can best be de- world nativity scene amidst lavish dis- at the First Baptist Church, located tality. Saenz joined other band members - A social activist as much as a per- scribed as emotional, and her voice plays of dried and natural florals. Fresh on 170 Elm Street in Westfield. The The performance is free and open drummer and vocalist, Peter Bistis; former, Mr. Pierce has espoused the like that of Fiona Apple, according to evergreen swags served as window program is free and open to the pub- to the public. Refreshments will be guitarist, Alex Cvetovich; and pia- cause of clean water and medicine for Caryn Wasser, of Scotch Plains, a treatments and wrapped presents were lic. served after the program, to give those nist, keyboardist and vocalist, Alex AIDS victims in Africa. His music member of the committee for the con- employed as doorstoppers. The Westfield High School Con- in attendance the opportunity to meet Russo for a Tsunami Relief Benefit. can’t be placed in one genre, and cert events, and also a Teen Rep on The Francz home is also referred to cert Choir will perform selected the performers. According to Mr. Saenz, the “chem- contains elements of both rock music the Board of Directors of the JCC. as the Bermuda House due to its dis- movements from Benjamin Britten’s For information about membership istry was good,” prompting the four as well as folk music. “Her voice is amazing,” said Ms. tinct architecture, and its soft-colored A Ceremony of Carols, with Beverly in the Musical Club of Westfield as a young men to form a band. Since Dan Avissar, formerly the Teen Wasser, adding, “I would encourage decorations and white poinsettia tree Thomson Shea, harpist. They will performer or associate member, call then, Goodman Brown has performed Outreach Coordinator for the JCC, more teens to take advantage of ‘Mu- offered visitors a glimpse at a Carib- also perform two works for Hanuk- (908) 232-2173. at the Knitting Factory in New York and a member of Stuart Pierce’s band sic on Martine.’ It is consistently im- bean-style holiday. Starfish, shells and City, the Rotunda in Philadelphia, while at Duke University, stepped right pressive and this past performance driftwood mingled with tropical flow- 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG Chubby’s in Red Bank and the Cross- up on stage and played the drums for a was one of the best so far,” she said. ers throughout the home, while under- 3,$12/(66216 YLUWXRVLW\ “We were…so appreciative [of] the stated white roses stood tall in bur-

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