ttBB * *. Serving Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood Vol. 19, No. 9 ^ Friday, February 27,2004 50 cents INSID iloro's budget calls for 11 percent tax hike Democrats on council hope for state aid, say they will reduce proposed increase But that's not likely to happen, accord- — actually a reduction in spending of more early because Fanwood will be applying for THE RECORD-PRESS ing to Mayor Colleen Mahr, who said fur- than $120,000 from the 2003 budget of extraordinary state aid this year. ther cuts and a hoped-for boost in state aid nearly $7.0 million. Municipalities applying for the extra state FANWOOD — In a strict party line vote, would reduce the tax While spending funds are required to introduce budgets the Borough Council introduced a budget levy. was largely held in before the March 12 deadline. that calls for the highest tax increase in the "I'm not going to be "I'm not going to be pigeonholed check, the shortfall Municipalities not applying for extraordi- history of the borough by a 4-2 vote at a pigeonholed into the was caused from the nary aid may introduce their budgets later special meeting Monday night. idea that the intro- into the idea that the introduced revenue side of the in the spring. Should the budget figures as presented duced budget will be budget will be the final budget." budget. An item Fanwood may qualify for extraordinary be formally approved at the council's public the final budget," she referred to in the aid because, in addition to its extreme budget hearing scheduled for June 1, bor- said. — Mayor Collen Mahr budget summary as budget situation, it is heavily dependent on ough taxpayers would face a 19.9 point tax The introduced _^___—^_—— "total miscellaneous property tax revenue to meet its budget increase. That means the municipal portion budget represents an increase of more than revenues" — which accounts for most needs. Compared to other municipalities of the 2004 property tax bill for the bor- 11 percent over the municipal tax bill paid municipal revenues other than taxes — is in Union County, the borough receives a ough's average home, assessed at about in 2003. The total budget, if approved, calls projected to decline by 21 percent. $83,000, would rise by approximately $166. for spending of somewhat over $6.8 million Mahr said the budget was introduced (Continued on page A-2) Feelings Little Second season Sco/cft P/a/ns' Stephen Mineo will mixed on support look to begin his march to Atlantic City with a District 11 title this weekend as the wrestling team Prospect shoots for a third straight team shown championship. For the story see Sports, Page C-1. Street for SID

project THE RECORD-PRESS By BRAD BISHOP SCOTCH PLAINS — Despite a hostile response from many THE RECORD-PRESS business and property owners WESTFIELD—A proposed who attended a special public age-restricted condominium meeting on the establishment of development on Prospect Street a special improvement district may be attractive to members of (SID) in the township, members the Town Council, but the town's of a steering committee explor- planner and attorney have reser- ing the district's feasibility said vations about rezoning the prop- they will not abandon the con- erty according to the developer's cept. preferences. At the Feb. 19 meeting, one Searching for The new project, which is slat- stakeholder after another voiced ed to be located across the street skepticism about the SID con- the essence from a planned municipal rede- Weather is just cept and wondered whether a A former New York City executive, velopment project facing downtown manager, one of the Crystal Smith has started a new Prospect Street, is being pro- key components of a SID, would career as the proprietor of the posed by developer James Ward. a state of mind have any increased effectiveness Divine Essence Cafe in Scotch In October, Ward proposed a The calendar says It's still February, in lobbying the Township Plains. To read about what the development that would include but there was a summer vibe in the air Council and other government eatery brings to the township, turn 41 units, would be 45 feet high, Saturday as Westfield Memorial organizations on behalf of down- to Page 8-1. and would contain an under- Library hosted a beach party for kids, town properties. ground parking lot containing 85 featuring children's performer Yoshl. "I'm not surprised by the reac- spaces. Above, Owen Colwell (left) and his tion," said committee chair Steve The proposed building also friend Sean Mlcavitz get down and do Goldberg, "It took us several includes a large glass-roofed the limbo. At right, Jessie Katz helps months of meetings to come atrium containing a fountain, his mom Debbie keep up with the lat- together as a team... We're not greenery, and palm trees. The going to throw our arms up into interior would contain a swim- est dance moves. And below, once the air and say we're not going to ming pool and a community Yoshl got started, he had the kids do it." room. jumping up and down so fast they became a blur. In the Feb. 19 presentation by Ward's consultant Peter Steck Seth Grossman, who has helped has asked the council to rezone more than 60 communities the property, rather than have develop SIDs nationwide, the the developer appear before the committee argued that the dis- Board of Adjustment for trict should encompass all com- approval of numerous variances. mercial businesses, apartments Current zoning permits only of four units or more, residences, retail and business space on the and vacant commercial land on first floor, so a residential project Park Avneue, East Second would require a use variance, Street, Front Street, Terrill which can be a significant road- Road, and the blocks of Westfield A sift from block for some developments. Avenue, Bartle Avenue, Forest At the council's conference Road, Church Street, Grand the senator meeting Tuesday, town planner Street, Mountain Avenue, and U.S. Sen. Jon Conine gave the Blais Brancheau said that while Sunset Place adjacent to Park a multifamily use such as Ward's Avenue. keynote speech at Friday's dinner for proposal is an appropriate use the Westfield YMCA's Black for a transitional zone between Also, the committee settled on Achievers Program, and added a the core downtown area and res- a six-tiered flat rate assessment $5,000 donation for good measure, idential zones extending out- method, in which property own- The Connell Company also made a ward, lie is concerned that ers would be assessed between donation. See the story on Page A-3. Steck's proposal could make $250 and $2,000 annually to some areas of the town vulnera- fund an overall budget of nearly ble to similar rezoning requests. $80,000. About $50,000 of that Council members were hesi- budget would pay a downtown tant to approve a major rezoning manager to market and promote without further analysis of other the area encompassed by the Celebrate Seuss areas which could potentially be SID. defined as a similar transitional At the beginning of the meet- at the library zone. And concerns were raised ing, perhaps 75 interested resi- dents were present to hear the The Scotch Plains Public Library about the effects any develop- PHOTOS BY JOHN FEI/CORRESPONDENT wilt hold a special Dr. Seuss cele- (Continued on page A-2) bration Wa.m.-noon Saturday. (Continued on page A-2) Children are invited to drop by at any time during that time to hear a Seuss story, make a hat or enjoy a puzzle. For more information or Planning Board approves Commerce application directions, call (908)322-5007. By BRAD BISHOP this month, members of the exterior of the building will be with regard to size and illumina- tion of the building will repre- THE RECORD-PRESS board expressed concerns about made more compatible with tion. A compromise was reached sent an improvement to the illumination and the generic Westfield's architectural stan- with the Planning Board which property since it reduces imper- WESTFIELD — By a unani- appearance of the proposed dards. The building will have a will permit a large wall sign, vious coverage by nearly half mous vote, the Planning Board building. Members of the public red brick appearance, and will which will also fit zoning stan- and is an appropriate, moderate approved a plan to build a were concerned that the bank's substitute pre-cast concrete or dards. use. He said the board did not Commentary A-B Commerce Bank facility on later operating hours might other natural materials for its The parking lot will be shield- foresee traffic issues arising North Avenue at a special meet- result in light issues both from usual metallic exterior. ed by 48-inch dense shrubs. This from the new building on North Community Life B-1 ing Monday night. vehicle headlights and illumina- The building's multiple win- feature, combined with the com- Avenue because the width of the The company was granted tion required for the bank itself. dow appearance will be scaled pany's agreement to shut off street permits westbound vehi- Sports C-1 variances related to signage, But according to Town back, and combined with other most lights after closing time, cles to safely pass paused vehi- cles making left turns into Prime Time B-3 parking, and illumination, and Council liaison James Foerst, improvements to the building should protect North Avenue will demolish three vacant build- Commerce officials met those facade will be designed with a from Sight leakage issues. Lights Commerce's lot. Obituaries B-2 ings at 552-556 and 560 North concerns by making adjustments more colonial appearance in supporting the building's ATM "This was a well thought-out Avenue. It will construct a 3,600 to the original building plan. mind. must remain lit at all hours application and is a great model Real Estate C-4 square foot, four-window drive- While the bank facility will The bank will have a large according to state standards, for how an applicant and a plan- through facility in that space. not be redesigned from the per- monument sign, but the sign however. ning board can work together," Police Log .....A-7 At a previous hearing earlier spective of a new floor plan, the will fit the standards of the zone Foerst said that the construc- Foerst Baid. A-2 Ra>cord Press February 27,2004 Hockey team asks for funding Boro's budget calls for tax hike unable to raise enough money to also requested extra funding for new baseball, softball, and football (Continued from page A-l) bers of rushing through the budget process and THE BECORD-PKESS play this year, and was concerned claimed Mayor Colleen Mahr had not been that players who need funding coaches. small amount of revenue from commercial rata- present at one of the budget meetings. WESTFIELD — Members of assistance might be stigmatized for The board must decide on a total btes. Kline also objected to the application for the Westfield High School Ice paying their fair share. budget figure next week, but some Mahr has previously stated that borough offi- extraordinary aid, saying he believes "extraor- Hockey Association made their Requiring players to fund their changes can take place within the cials will revisit budget figures when the bor- dinary aid should be for extraordinary circum- case for increased funding at the own program may be preventing budget after that number is ough finds out what it can expect to receive in stances." Board of Education's co-curricular some of the best players frompar - reached. For example, administra- extraordinary state aid. Gov. James "Are we in a worse condition than Hillside?" budget review meeting Tuesday ticipating on trie hockey tean), he tor Bob Berman said that since the McGreevey's budget statement, released he asked. night, added. Regenstreich said two all- district may be saving as much as Tuesday afternoon, does include increased fund- But Mahr said other towns in Union County, Four members of the team state caliber players from Westfield $10,000 on its dental plan this yeat ing for municipalities, which could be good news such as Hillside, Plainfield, Rahway, and Roselle addressed the board during the chose to compete in programs out- some funds might become available for Fanwood. have applied for extraordinary state aid in appeal for increased revenue, as side the community. to meet extra budget requests. Democrat Donna Dolce said there was very recent years and received additional revenue. did association member Bruce He said the team's association The proposed athletic budget for little the council could do to cut expenses, since Mahr added that towns with profiles similar Regenstreich, who argued that was promised funding when the 2004-05 was set at approximately so many budget categories involve non-discre- to Fanwood, such as Old Bridge and Belmar, Westfield provides less funding for program was established, but said $1,045 million, representing a 2.75 tionary spending. Salaries and wages make up have also been granted additional funds in the its hockey team than other school the board has yet to follow through percent increase over the 2003-04 about 47 percent of the budget, are contractual- program. "You can't get the money if you don't districts. on that promise. But he commend- budget. But that number might be ly set, and cannot be adjusted. Operating make the application," she said. The ice hockey team was estab- ed board members for being friend- deceptive, since the 2003-04 budget expenses account for another 47 percent, and Kline also said that state grant money rarely lished in 1994, and has been a ly to athletics in Westfield in a gen- included more than a 25 percent about 80 percent of those expenditures are non- comes with no strings attached, and in any mostly self-funded program since eral sense and was optimistic that increase over the previous year's discretionary also. event the extraordinary aid money comes from then. Last year, the board agreed to some program funding might be budget. This budget maintains that Dolce said insurance costs, utilities, and debt taxpayers pockets one way or another. pay $6,000 of the coach's salary, but secured. funding and also permits a small service cannot be cut by the council. She said "The extraordinary aid statute does provide the remainder of the budget is sup- About 30 players participated in increase. the only answer, based on the limited control the for oversight by Trenton," Kline said, "and there plied by players and through vari- the program last year, which oper- The fine arts budget will also see council has over expenditures, is to increase rev- is a possibility (state officials) could have the ous association fundraisers. ated on a total budget of around a modest increase. The 2004-05 enues, in this case by increasing state aid. authority to delete line items." "We raise 85 percent of the $54,000. Regenstreich said he budget will rise about 5 percent to Democrat Jack Molenaar assured the mostly Resident Peter Sayles thanked the council for budget...and I'm concerned that at expected 10 more students to join almost $3.3 million, an increase of supportive crowd which filled borough hall that filing the application, claiming the failure to some point the team will collapse the program during the 2004-05 about $160,000. Much of that budg- the introduced budget would not become the apply for extraordinary aid was "a glaring omis- under the weight of having to raise season. et is due to increased demand for final budget, even if the state does not award sion" by the previous administration." the money," Regenstreich said after The hockey team faces some fine arts programs resulting from extraordinary aid. "I don't believe we'll have an increase of 11 the meeting. He added that one competition for funding requests, enrollment growth at the interme- "Eleven percent is not a final number we will percent at the end of the day," he said. player on the team was nearly as the district athletic director has diate and high school level. - even remotely accept," agreed Dolce. Resident Victor Wahby countered by claiming In fact, she said, it may make sense for the he "didn't understand how we can come in off a council to delay decisions on cuts until after the 4 percent budget increase, present an 11 percent application on state aid is submitted. "If we increase, and expect relief" from the state. come in wanting to put as much on the plate as But most residents at the meeting commend- Filing deadline nears for candidates we can... it gives the realistic impression we're ed the council for submitting the budget early The statewide deadline for relations coordinator Lorre Craig Nowlin has formally subr in need of state aid." and taking the extra step to gain extra state aid. potential board of education Korecky, it is not unusual for mitted them to the Scotch Republican council members were not molli- The public comments followed the strongly par- candidates to file paperwork candidates — whether they are Plains-Fanwood school district. fied by those explanations. tisan tone seen on the dais, as comments made signifying their intent to run incumbents'or challengers — to Anyone interested in run- "We can now truly claim to be Taxwood, not by council members and residents in support of for office is Monday, but as of file their paperwork at the last ning for the Westfield Board of Fanwood," said Councilman Stuart Kline, who the budget were met with applause, while dis- early this week few candidates minute. Education can obtain a petition noted that Republican controlled councils over senting viewpoints were booed. had taken the step. In Scotch Plains, board mem- at the office of Board Secretary the last four years produced final budgets repre- The final budget will be formally approved Elected board members serve bers Craig Nowlin and Lance Bob Berman, which is located at senting average tax increases of about 4.5 per- later than most municipalities, since state aid three year terms. In Westfield, Porter have their terms coming 302 Elm St. cent per year. Kline accused fellow council mem- figures will not be available until June. three seats are up for election up for the April 20 election, as Applications for the Scotch this year, including the seats does Fanwood. representative Plains-Fanwood Board of held by Ginny Leiz, Richard Pat Hoynes-O'Connor. Two of Education can be obtained at Solomon, and Julia Walker. the three incumbents have yet the office of board secretary Incumbent Leiz has peti- to declare their intent to seek Anthony Del Sordi, which is Feelings mixed on Prospect St. project tioned to run for re-election, but re-election to the board. located at the administration the other board members have Although some candidates building at Evergreen Street (Continued from page A-l) if it doesn't include retail. a desire to move on the project yet to declare their intent. have taken out papers to run and Cedar Street in Scotch "The project would only soon. According to community for the board, only incumbent Plains. ment could have on traffic in the enhance the first block of The council decided to have area, already potentially affect- Prospect Street," she said. Brancheau conduct an analysis ed by the construction of parking Resident Alan Solomon* of other sites in town which decks. agreed, arguing that the devel- could be affected by a potential Mayor Greg McDermott said opment's senior citizen demo- decision to rezone, and draft an Little support for SID at meeting if the project were to be graphic would result in more ordinance with language which approved under current zoning foot traffic than vehicular traffic, could best protect the town from (Continued from page A-l) allocated to the Board of By the conclusion of the meet- conditions, the requirement of which is self-contained by the future development projects. Education or Union County. ing, that confusion contributed including commercial space on project anyway. He added that Brancheau said he expected committee's presentation. By the Some stakeholders on East to a situation in which few in the ground floor was likely to the project would add few if any such an analysis would take end of the three-hour meeting Second Street said they would attendance appeared strongly children to the school district, about a month to conduct. less than half remained. And if not likely receive much benefit supportive of the concept, raise the ire of neighborhood res- though some volunteered to idents. and would increase tax revenues "I'd like to see us continue to many of those attending the from inclusion within a SID, for the town. meeting were supportive of the since they claimed to have not serve on a board of directors if "I can't imagine residents find a way to make this work," SID concept, they were quiet yet seen many directed improve- the SID was created. would want retail there," he said. Attorney Robert Cockren said Councilman Larry compared to the residents who ments from the Township The outcry from the neighbor- reported that Ward may be open Goldman. "We see development At the steering committee's spoke out against establishing Council up to now. regular meeting Tuesday, mem- hood would be overwhelming." to both scaling back the project we don't like and we just shake the district. At the conference session, res- and adjusting the design. our heads...and here we see a "The biggest problem is that bers continued to argue for the ident Sharon Stockwell, who However, scaling back the proj- development that is good for the Property owner Ray Pardon the Township Council will not establishment of the SID and lives in the neighborhood, said ect could result in scaling back town," he said, "I don't want us to objected to the assessment follow through on things," said answered similar questions she and other neighborhood res- some of the admired amenities step back and be stuck with method, arguing that since all Tony Nebrowski. from property owners who idents support the Ward project as well. And Ward has expressed something we'd regret." residents would ultimately And Austin Goodwin said the attended meetings for the first receive some benefit from estab- establishment of a SID would time. lishing a SID, the assessment create another level of unneces- Another problem emerged, method should be expanded to sary bureaucracy. though. Councilwoman Nancy DHANI I0NES FOOTBALL CAMP property owners throughout the "There is a potential develop- Malool said the council may con- Dally instruction* from aavaral of tha Naw York Giants! township. ment of a hydra with more tribute as much as $2,000 per Councilwoman Nancy Malool heads coming," Goodwin said. year for the next five years to A Perm Jersey Advance, Inc. newspaper said that by restricting assess- "The (SID) budget is not the SID's budget. A number of r4JNPuUisriing©2004 ments to properties within the going to remain static, it's going committee members, including Record-Press {USPS O06-O49) is SID itself, only business and to go up," said John Apposato. Barry Gaunt, were upset about published on Friday by NJN property owners would have con- Other business owners and that development. Publishing, 301 Central Ave., Clark, trol over the money collected to property owners were concerned "For 19 weeks you said you NJ 07066 (908) 575-6660, Second fund the district. that the SID as presented would were going to ask for $15,000 class postage paid at Cranford, NJ "The SID takes the politics be able to accomplish very little and now you're changing your with its limited resources. mind," he said. "It speaks to *fit-1B » 1IH>»lnY»ift » June?T-July 1 « Em Strcutrtburp Umvetiity, PA» "ihilnlCmpInllutlSAr 07016, POSTMASTER: please out of running a downtown," she send changes toNJN Publishing, said. "All five (council members) "If we're spending $50,000 for commitment." For FREE Brochure call 1 -800-555-0801 or Fulfillment office , PO Box 699, are one hundred percent behind an administrator, how are we Malool replied that the town- Somerville, NJ 08876, the SID." going to do anything with (the ship budget was in a prelimi- Subscription rates by mail, one Malool added that if the SID remaining $28,000)?" asked Ben nary stage and guaranteeing a year within Union County $17, out budget was funded by a town- Shearer. "No one is showing us specific sum was difficult. She of county $20, out of state $24. To ship-wide tax, only about 17 per- real examples of benefits." also said that the township had subscribe call 1-800-300-9321 cent of the funds collected would Much of the presentation contributed $20,000 already to go to the SID, since the majority described the benefits of the SID hire consultant Seth Grossman, of property tax revenues are somewhat broadly, comparing and that, as only one voting photographs of managed and council member, she could not unmanaged business facades, commit other council members since specific improvement proj- to such a large sum. ects would likely be chosen later Also, the committee decided by the manager and a board of to postpone a vote regarding the URGENT CARE directors made up of business potential structure of the SID's SINCE 1982 Rehabilitation Center and property owners. volunteer board of directors. Some of those in attendance That issue, along with a decision seemed to misunderstand the to approve the report presented function of the steering commit- during the Feb. 19 public ses- tee, at times voicing complaints sion, will be discussed at the about problems the committee committee's next regular meet- was not created to address. ing this coming Tuesday.

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Hall on the corner of Broad al accomplishments in revitalizing The winners will receive a Street and Mountain Avenue in America's historic and older main $2,500 cash prize to further their Westfield. street commercial districts. A revitalization efforts, a bronze The social period with refresh- national jury composed of former plaque commemorating the award, ments will begin at 1 p.m. A brief award winners and representatives road signs, and a certificate. business meeting will start at from government, foundations, and Established in 1980, the 1:30 p.m. to be followed by a spe- journalism that are active in com- National Trust's National Main cial guest speaker. Guests and munity economic development and Street Center helps communities of potential members are invited. historic preservation will eveduate all sizes revitalize their older and The program is titled, the semifinalista and select five historic commercial districts. "Learning to Aid and Comfort winners for the awards, which will Active in over 1,700 downtowns Those Aching Bones" and will be be presented at the opening ses- and urban neighborhoods, the given by Charles T. Filippone, a sion of the National Main Streets Main Street program has generat- licensed physical therapist and Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. ed more than $16.1 billion in new orthopedic certified specialist in on May 10. investment. Westfield. He will explain the The other semifinalists are: Participating communities have important features of physical Asheville, N.C., Burlington, Iowa, created 226,000 net new jobs and therapy, osteoporosis, sports Emporia, Kan., Encinitas, Calif., 56,300 net new businesses, and medicine, arthritic conditions, Panama City, Fla., Paso Robles, rehabilitated more than 88,700 and appropriate exercises for the Calif., Perry, Okla., Rogers, Ark., buildings, leveraging an average of older person. Washington Gateway in Boston, $39.93 in new investment for every Girl Scouts learn to be handy Community Service Chairman Mass., and West 72nd Street. dollar spent on main street district Junior Girl Scout Troop S47 recently visited Home Owners Heaven on Route 22 In North Plalnfleld Skeets Kuzmuk has asked mem- "These semi-finalists have all revitalization efforts. to learn about hand tools and building materials for the "Do-H-Yourself" badge. JoeOeTommato, bers to donate canned and boxed worked very hard to bring about The National Trust for Historic vice president of Home Owners Heaven, took the Fanwood-Scotch Plains girls on a tour of the grocery items to benefit homeless profound, positive transformation Preservation is a private, nonprofit store and warehouse and helped them practice using several tools. Home Owners Heaven will and needy adults and children. in their communities. They are membership organization dedicat- also be donating materials for two of the troop's upcoming project*. Shown above are Joe Madeline Roeben, chairman of inspirations to communities ed to protecting the irreplaceable. OeTommaso with Jenny Palumbo, Marlanna Caruso-Gilbert, Priyanka Kamath, Nicole Danlk, the knitting group, needs yarn of throughout the country," said For more information, visit Joanna Carroll, Lauren Buckley, and Samantha Bush. Christine Murphy also attended. any color for knitting and cro- Kennedy Smith, director of the www.nationaltrust.org. cheting items for patients at Runnells Hospital and items for babies. Many lap robes, hats, scarves, shrugs and more have Mobile Meals volunteers make holiday special for housebound been donated this year. If needed, Donations of tray favors and tiouB meals. Valentine's Day candy favors. (like) a favor on a tray let's people would like to give a gift or mone- patterns are available. gifts poured in to Mobile Meals This year, the Junior League One volnuteer, whose mother know that they're not forgotten," tary donation to help the elderly Trips and Tour Chairman for the elderly and disabled of of Elizabeth-Plainfield and is bed-ridden and requires 24- she said. and disabled of our communities, Marie Stauder has scheduled Westfield, Cranford, Clark, Jessica and Brittany Grahm, rep- hour care due to Parkinson's dis- "Our clients are so apprecia- or who know of someone who three multi-night trips. Full Garwood, Scotch Plains and resenting Girl Scout Troop #890, ease and dementia, donated deco- tive of the thoughtful gifts that may need help getting the proper details are available by calling Fanwood to celebrate Valentine's delivered hand-made cards, rative bottles filled with candy are donated. These thoughtful nutrition because they are (908) 889-6769. The first trip is Day. Mobile Meals, a private, which were delivered with the and candle tray favors for clients. gifts make them feel connected to unable to shop or cook for them- for three days, two nights on non-profit meal delivery service Valentine's Day meals. In addi- Mobile Meals delivers meals to the community and allow them to selves, are asked contact Mobile April 28-30 for Tea in the Tulip is an organization run by volun- tion, Franklin School Daisy her father and aunt, who care for share the fun and spirit of every Meals to receive a free brochure. Garden in Cape May. The cost is teers to insure that housebound Troop 536 donated beautiful her mother, to make sure that holiday," said Sharon Goldner, The group can be reached at the $305, double and triple occupan- community members who are hand-made Valentine placemats. they receive the proper nutrition. executive director. First Baptist Church, 170 Elm cy; $370, single. unable to shop and cook for And Fran Parisi, leader of Girl "I know how hard it is to be a Residents who would like to St., Westfield, by phone at (908) A seven-day, six-night trip is themselves due to old age, injury Scout Troop 1285 from Valley care-giver. It can be very isolat- volunteer one to two hours every 233-6146, or online at westfield- scheduled May 16-22 to Georgia or disability receive hot, nutri- Road School in Clark donated ing. Even the smallest thing — week or every other week or nj.com/mobilemeals.- and its exotic off-shore islands of San Simeon and Jekyll Island with other attractions. Double and triple occupancy is $463; sin- gle, $613. A Canadian trip is planned for June 14-18, five-days, four nights. The sightseeing includes RADIO, TV Niagara Falls, Seneca Nation Casino, IMAX movie, Casa Loma, AND APPLIANCES and all all-day tour of Toronto. Rates are $450 double and triple; $549 single. For more informa- tion call Stauder at (908) 889- 6769. Old Guard hears Our large selection and competitive pricing make us the area leader about today's FBI WESTFIELD — Robert Cor appliance sales and service... Laughlin, special agent for the FBI and a former resident of Westfield, recently spoke to the We will match highway prices and 3% sales tax! Westfield Area Old Guard about the role of the FBI today. As crime has changed, the bureau has changed to keep abreast of developments . Refrigerators throughout the world. Agent Laughlin was dispatched to Iraq at the end of the fighting to help Ranges in the recovery of the looted treasures from the country's Wall Ovens museum. The Old Guard, a social organ- Dishwashers ization of retired men, meets every Thursday morning at the Washers Westfield YMCA on Clark Street, from 9:30 to 11:30. Dryers The planned speaker at the Feb. 26 meeting was Michael Wine Refrigerators Yesenko, who was to talk on the Battle at Connecticut Farms. Gas Grills This Revolutionary battle took BOSCH place in the local area. A NEW LINE OF THINKING. M icrowaves SONY 43" Hi-Scan 10801™ The group will have its annual ' Tabletop PJTV St. Patrick's day luncheon held Cook Tops March 18. For information about the Old Guard's activities call Large Screen TV's Mike Gadol at (908) 232-6222 or DVD Players Roy Bowman at (908) 276-2599. TV's Rosary Society Summit* Silver hosts guest speaker VCRs SCOTCH PLAINS — The Rosary Society of St, Air Conditioners Bartholomew's Church will hold its next meeting Monday, follow- Garbage Disposals ing the 7:30 p.m. Mass. The guest speaker will be a Garbage representative from the Ovarian Cancer Foundation. The meeting Compactors is open to all women of the Hoods 30", 36", and 48" widths parish. Scotch Plains Lions plan pancake breakfast Amana Best Bosch Danhy DCS Dacor Fisher-Payfeel Frante Friedrich GE JVC Jennair SCOTCH PLAINS — A pan- cake breakfast will be served up Kitchen Aid Maytag Magic Chef Marvel Panasonic Sony Sharp Sub Zero Thermador by the Lions Club 8 a.m.-noon March 14 at the Scotch Hills Toshiba U Line Viking Whirlpool Woods Zephyr Country Club, Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Avenue. The all- you-can-eat menu will feature We provide Top Quality appliance Sales & Service at competitive prices with customer satisfaction guaranteed pancakes, sausage, ham and eggs, juice and coffee. All proceeds from the break- fast will go to the Blind Fund. III Admission is $6 for adults; chil- (908)-233-04 dren under age 6 are admitted free. 220 Elmer Street • Westfield For information, contact Pancake Breakfast Chairman Store Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 9 - 6 - Thur. 9 - 8 - Sat. 9 - 5 • FREE OFF STREET PARKING Ron Kelly at (908) 753-8218. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from a member. February 27, 2004 Racord Press A-5 Betz hosts Senior Adult Program series on offers a wide variety , SCOTCH PLAINS — The Senior Adult Program at the 'Purpose- Jewish Community Center of What's news Central NJ, located at 1391 Martine Ave., meets every Driven Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. at the JCC The JCC indoor pool is available from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for swim- full swing, pitching, putting, and Church' ming and light exercise, and the bunker sand trap play on the full; fitness room is also open for super- sized Hyatt Hills course. The stu- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Rev. vised use from 10:30-11:30 a.m. dent-to-instructor ratio is no more George Betz, interim pastor of Lunch is prepared each day in than 8-to-l, and golf clubs are prof Willow Grove Presbyterian Church the JCC kosher kitchen; a sched- vided with lessons. in Scotch Plains, is extending an ule of classes follows. For more Students can choose from two open invitation to other pastors, information call Nan Statton, different six-week sessions — sign church governing bodies and inter- director of adult & senior services, up for 6-7 p.m. Thursdays begin- ested individuals to gather with at (908) 889-8800, ext. 207. ning April 15 or 9-10 a.m. Sundays Willow Grovers in a free study starting April 18. The JCC mem- series based on "The Purpose- Monday: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Art with Lillie Bryen; 10:30-11:15 ber fee is $129, and non-members Driven Church" by Rick Warren. pay S139. Said Betz, This book is highly a.m., Current Events with Salo Enis; 11:15 a.m.-noon, Exercise To register or obtain more recommended by countless semi- information, call Karen PolansK£ nary professors and church leaders with Anne Baker; 12:30-1:15 p.m., Jewish Culture with Salo Enis. the JCC's health, physical educa- across the country because it is tion and recreation director at grounded on eternal values and Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Biology, the Science of Life with (908) 889-8800, ext. 208, or email rooted in biblical truth, yet it is Karen at [email protected]. totally contemporary for implemen- Prof. Bill Dunscombe. The class is tation in the 21st century. It pro- offered in conjunction with the vides an exciting, Christ-centered Union County College LIFE. Children's performer church model focused on healthy (Learning is ForEver) program, church growth principles that are and open to all residents of Union presents stories, songs do-able by ordinary people like us." County over the age of 60 free of SCOTCH PLAINS — Jewish Betz will be facilitating the book Third grade student* at McKinley School display tlw educational and adoption materials they charge; 11:15 a.m.-noon, Exercise musician, educator and performer study/workshop with three identical received after adopting their snow leopard. Pictured from left are Halsey Urban, Tessa Reagan, with Claire Lazarowitz; 12:30-1:15 Shira Kline, will delight audiences classes offered each week: Alex Zlvny, Daniel Connolly and teacher Ann Minsk). p.m., Music with Rhonda with her spellbinding stories, Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m., Riesenberg. fables and songs 10:30 a.m. March Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to Wednesday: 10:30-11:15 a.m., 15 at the JCC. noon, and Sunday afternoons from Therapeutic Exercise with Betty A resident of New York City, noon to 2 p.m. This schedule will Here, kitty! Third-graders at Rosman, R.N.; 10:30-11:15 a.m., Kline has traveled the country enable course participants to attend Short Stories with Barbara performing at synagogues, schools, a different session occasionally if Buettner; 11:15 a.m.-noon, Jewish Community Centers and they are unable to attend their reg- McKinley adopt a snow leopard Exercise with Betty Rosman, R.N.; theatre companies. She has the ular session. The Sunday class will ll:15-Noon, Personal Histories unique ability to make Judaism include a simple lunch, available for WESTFIELD — Members of Ann Minski's that included a snow leopard stuffed animal and with Barbara Buettner; 12:30-1:15 both fun and accessible to chil- a nominal donation. third grade class at McKinley Elementary School an official adoption certificate signed by the exec- p.m., Theater Games with Robin recently adopted a snow leopard from the utive director of the trust. Colorful bookmarks dren. The only supplies necessary are Wong. This 45-minute performance is a Bible and a copy of "The Purpose- International Snow Leopard Trust, an organiza- and picture postcards for each student arrived tion that is dedicated to the conservation of the along with a copy of the quarterly newsletter perfect for children ages 2 through Driven Church." Study guides will 6 and their parents. Tickets are $5 be distributed to all attendees. endangered snow leopard and their fragile habi- published by the trust, packed full of information Hyatt Hills, JCC tat. on the animal and progress made by the organi- per child; adults are free. Limited To learn more, to register for the team up to offer lessons seating is available, so register class or to order a copy of "The Class member Daniel Connolly sparked inter- zation. Purpose-Driven Church," call est in the exotic and beautiful animal after the The students are very proud of their contribu- SCOTCH PLAINS — Learn early. Willow Grove Church office, (908) presentation of an animal report. The class decid- tion and plans are being made to name their new the game of a lifetime with an This event is co-sponsored by 232-5678 between 9 a.m. and noon. ed to adopt a snow leopard so that their financial class mascot, the stuffed snow leopard. And mem- introduction to golf program open the JCC of Central NJ and Temple The church is handicap-accessi- contribution would help the Snow Leopard Trust bers of the trust were pleased to see the young to ages 10 and up at the JCC. Emanu-El of Westfield. To pur- ble and is located at 1961 Raritan continue their fight to save these animals. people at McKinley getting involved in conserva- Instruction is provided by Bill chase tickets, contact Susan Road, across the street from the The class received a package from the trust tion efforts. Castner, director of instruction at Bennett, JCC director of earljr Southside Firehouse. Hyatt Hills Golf Course in Clark. childhood services, at (908) 88^ All aspects of golf will be taught 8800, ext. 204 or Jill Cimafonte of and overseen by a PGA profession- Tempe Emanu-El at (908) 23£- Volunteers sought for transition program al. Students receive instruction in 7663. I SCOTCH PLAINS — 364 fourth graders. Specially-trained. social workers weeks. Volunteers would help with Springtime is just around the cor- Student transitions are a major and counselors from Resolve assist attendance sign in/out and serve ner, and so is the "Transition To concern for parents and teachers. in implementing the program and snacks, which will be provided. Middle School Program" offered by For students it can be a nightmare working with the students. Senior citizens, retirees and the Learning Disabilities filled with stress and worry Fears In order to ensure a successful available parents will find this a Association of Scotch Plains- and anxieties can build up. program for the students, volun- very rewarding experience, and no Fanwood, The purpose of this program is teers are needed. With more and previous experience is necessary. To The Transition to Middle School to alleviate children's fears, replac- more parents having to work full help and enjoy a rewarding oppor- Program is free and is open to all ing worry with confidence. This is time, past volunteers are not avail- tunity, contact Susan Ibarra at fourth-grade students that will be crucial for their well-being and edu- able. The program needs after (908) 322-4020, ext. 5, or go online moving up to fifth grade at Scotch cational success. school volunteers for about 90 min- at www.ldaspf.org and click on "I Plains middle schools this fall. The Transition to Middle School utes, one day per week for four Want to Help." Currently, there are as many as Program is designed to do just that. Thrift Shop set to open for spring I DRIVERS The Fanwood-Scotch Plains cede the spring opening from Thrift Shop will open its doors Feb. 28 to March 6, with bags Average Up To SI. I 7 Per Mile! Leose Program SO Down! with "new" spring merchandise starting at $5. Weekly Settlements! Fuel Surcharge! Industrial Controls systems at 10 a.m. March 9. Residents The shop is open 10 a.m.-2 SI,000 Sign On Bonus! All Permits Provided! US Machine Controls, Inc. To Advertise are invited to come in and p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (908) 587-9898 We have immediate openings in our Dry Van, ttoctronks and Flatbed f IMI*. TO be port of our Your Business browse for the early spring and 10 a.m.-l p.m. Friday and 48-siote operation, condidates musl possess a minimum of 6 0M^^ • Electrical Engineering arrivals to dispel the winter Saturday. Donations are accepted • PLC Programming months over-lhe-ioud, tiacroHtailei driving experierKe and a ^^J^V • Control Panel Design Call Christine blahs. The shop will be restocked during shop hours. All proceeds Class A CDL with HAZMAI endorsement. northAmerican* • SCADIHMl Design 800-981-5640 with spring outfits for men,from the shop go to local chari- Call: 800-234-3112 or 800-348-2147. D«pt. NJS. VAN LINES • AUTO CAD Drawin, women and children. ties. Call the store at (908) 322- FOE www.navl.com The winter bag sale will pre- 5420 for additional information.

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Jersey Boy > Be a part WWEE PINSTRIPES of the solution ; This may be an extremely painful year for New Jersey ; property taxpayers. Mike Deak Preliminary estimates from school districts from around the state, and right here in Union County show 2004-05 budgets will be rising anywhere from 6 percent to A love affair four times that amount. That's frightening because the state is still in a financial bind and may be only able to with the fund a small increase in state aid. The remainder will probably be made up by property tax increases, and that will hurt residents where they are written word already hurting the most. In the morning my brain does- Most school districts had been holding their breath for n't uncoil until the caffeine from Gov. James E. McGreevey's annual budget message which the first Triple Axel Double was delivered on Tuesday. While it may take until next Salchow Grande Cinnamon Non- week to completely comprehend the implications of Fat No-Whip Mocha reaches my McGreevey's speech, it's almost certain property tax bills bloodstream. So I wasn't prepared will be increasing by more than the low rate of inflation. for the question from Moose, the And that will make it difficult for school officials to con- guy behind the coffee counter. vince voters to approve budgets. "You must get a lot of babes That's why it's important for more residents to become because of your column?" he involved in their local school boards. asked, eyebrows lusciously raised In too many school districts throughout the state, there "Whaaaaa?" was all I could manage, still picking off flies from is no competition for board seats in the annual election the cobwebs in my mind. (set this year for Tuesday, April 20). Many incumbents will "You're always baring your go unchallenged and not enough new blood will find seats soul. You must be a babe magnet." at the board table. In recent years, some district have even That's the only thing I'm bar- seen fewer candidates than available seats. ing," I said quietly, the Mocha drip- That's a shame because school board contests tradition- ping off my chin onto a tie that ally engender more community interest. And that leads to Letters to the editor still has a soup stain from the higher voter turnout for the election and the ballot ques- 1974 Somerville High School tion — one of the most important decisions residents have Varsity Sports Banquet the chance to make . For the rest of the day Moose's Give GOP a seat on county board question returned like a foot-long But, because there is so little interest in uncontested bean burrito. Gosh, could it be that races, turnout is dismal in school elections — it's not To The Record-Press: Railroad. The railroad traverses Roselle, Roselle On March 1, New Jersey State Senator Nicolas Park, Cranford, Kenilworth, Union, Springfield and I've been writing a column for unusual to have 15 percent of eligible voters or even less Scutari will step down as Union County Freeholder. Summit and adversely affects the health, safety and years without realizing that news- going to the polls. With so much money at stake, that low This will put the Union County Democratic quality of life of every resident of Union County. paper ink was a love potion? Could turnout is, simply, disgraceful. Committee's political machine in play to select a Worst of all, debate on this issues has been aggres- it be that I've been searching for It's easy to become a candidate. Nominating petitions replacement to fill the seat. sively stifled by the Democrats in power. love in all the wrong places — bars can be obtained at school board offices. The petitions, All seats on the current Union County Board of The point is that the Democrats who control Union — when I should have been hang- ?which require only 10 signatures, must be returned by 4 Chosen Freeholders are presently filled by Democrats. County have a record of broken promises and have ing out, quivering, mighty pen in ' p.m. Monday. The qualifications to be a candidate are easy: As the Democratic Committee begins the process of proven they cannot be trusted. Therefore, as a con- hand, at the coffee bars at Borders You must be able to read and write, hold citizenship and replacing the senator from Linden, I hope they will stituent and citizen, I am asking that the Union and Barnes & Noble? consider an alternative to their past practices.. .and County Democrats show me and my neighbors around When I first started writing be a resident of the district for a year, have no contract appoint a Republican. the county that they have nothing to hide. They ^with the district, have no legal claim against the board deliberately outrageous articles As a resident of Westfield, in the last two years I should appoint a Republican to the board of freehold- for my college newspaper, I did rand not be a member of the municipal governing body. have seen my county taxes (which make up for ers and prove that in fact they are working for the gain a certain amount of notoriety. Lower property taxes and better schools can only result approximately 20 percent of my tax bill) increase by greater good of the county. At a fraternity party a friend from more citizen participation in the school system. approximately 7 percent, which is more than double • As the phrase goes, "absolute power corrupts introduced me to a cute girl — a _ Residents must make clear the message that the status the rate of inflation. absolutely," and unfortunately the taxpayers of Union species which, at Johns Hopkins, jjguo will not be tolerated. But that can only happen if more Also, in the last two years, the board of freeholders County are the ones suffering the most. Whatever the were as commonplace as presidents take a deeper interest in the school election, has voted twice, following the general election in decision of the Elizabeth power brokers, keep a watch- Republican freeholders in Union November, to increase salaries for themselves and ful eye on their antics and remember their history County. She was smiling until she "either by becoming a candidate or just voting. You can their Democratic cronies retroactively to the previous come the November elections. become a part of the solution. heard my name. "Mike Deak!" she January. JAMES FOERST yelped like a banshee. "Are you This past year, the Union County Democrats broke that (supply your favorite exple- their promise to the citizens of Union County by vot- The author is a member of the Westfield Tbwn tive here) who wrote that (supply ing to reactivate the Staten Island and Rahway Valley Council. your second favorite expletive Correction here) in the News-Letter?" 2 A story about the community service fair at Westfield High Before I could positively identi- •School in last week's edition incorrectly said Haven Hospice has Hockey association thanks fy myself as the scourge of the "never used volunteers before. The story should have said the To The Record-Press: almost 3VS hours of ice time at Warinanco or just Western world, she unleashed a organization has never used teenage volunteers before, but has The Westfield High School Ice Hockey over 2 hours of ice time at Woodbridge. cold shower of invectives, which ^always employed adult volunteers. According to federal guide- Association (WHSIHA) would like to thank the The entire Westfield High School Ice Hockey killed any hope of a moonlight -lines, 5 percent of the group's budget must be offset by volunteer Rialto Theatre for arranging the special showing of Association thanks everyone who made this day dinghy ride on Lake Nookie 'work. "Miracle" on Wednesday, Feb. 11 for our association. such a memorable success. Nookie. Like most young writers It meant a lot that Jessie Sayegh, Regina Struble The varsity team will soon complete its 10th sniffing their own ink, I reveled in and Roger Flores from the Rialto would work with season of play and we invite you to see our final the ambivalence of the encounter. us to allow us to use this exciting and inspirational home games Feb. 19 vs. West Morris Central and She knew who I was but she hated movie to raise money for the Westfield High School Feb. 26 vs. Pequannock. Both games are at 4 p.m. at me without ever meeting me! = The Record-Press is here for you varsity and junior varsity ice hockey teams. the Woodbridge Community Center. That's great! I can sit at home The fundraiser was a tremendous success, as TOM MADARAS alone and brood about it all night! The following information should help you get your $670 was raised. To put this into perspective, Treasurer As 1 rose in the editor ranks at r ideas and community news into The Record-Press: based on the different hourly rates this will pay for Westfield High School Ice Hockey Association the News-Letter and gained the » Call Editor Gregory Marx at (732) 396-4219 with story power to grant my rants bigger suggestions, questions or comments. For sports, call Daniel headlines and more space, I slowly . Murphy at (732) 396-4202. Driving an SUV simply irresponsible learned some girls actually want- Our address: The Record-Press, 301 Central Ave., Clark, ed to meet me because of what I NJ, 07066. To The Record-Press: emission by an average American is 25 tons a year, was writing. (After all, at Johns » Our fax number is (732) 574-2613. I have always hated the SUVs but never realized compared to 10 tons for the average European and Hopkins, women were attracted how dangerous they can be until some weeks ago, less than 100 kg for an African (1 ton = 1000 kg). This only by the six inches between a Our e-mail address is [email protected]. when a mom from my daughter's school told me, "I puts the total yearly emission at 7 milliards tons, man's ears.) That was how my first - Deadlines almost killed your child." whereas the vegetations and the oceans can only serious girlfriend and I became On a sunny Sunday my 6-year-old daughter fell off absorb 2 to 3 milliards tons a year. entangled in a relationship that The deadline for submitting articles and press releases her scooter, a couple of steps behind the rest of us, on With an increase in population, we are far from was punctuated by sturm und to The Record-Press is 5 p.m. Friday. the sidewalk. It just happened that that piece of the stabilizing the greenhouse effect, a non-reversible and dang and many other German The deadline for submitting letters to the editor is 10 sidewalk was also the driveway of a huge SUV on its scary phenomenon. The SUV is certainly only part of words whose meanings we did not "a.m. Monday. way out. Had the driver not looked in the mirror the it, but eliminating them would be a step, until science know. very second my daughter fell, she would have driven can come up with a solution. When I became a professional over her. The lesson the driver got from it: never back But until then we should maximize the technique reporter for the Bound Brook out of the driveway again. we already have. What is the point in spending so Chronicle I had to corral my "tal- Well, but the driveway is just one place out of hun- much money on fuel and safety and emission improve- ents" into writing about the prop- dreds where incidents like this can happen. The real ments for cars if almost half the vehicles on the road erty maintenance code in South problem is how unsafe and bad an SUV is. are not submitted to such regulations? I wonder how Bound Brook and the amusing For one thing, the visibility is reduced as the driv- regulatory bodies accept that the SUV takes such pro- and tragic antics of the miscreants er is seated so high. Second, being a truck, it does not portions of the market. And they not only accept, but in Bound Brook Municipal Court. NJN Publishing ©2004 meet any of the safety standards cars have to meet, encourage it, if you are familiar with the tax loophole: Eventually I began writing a col- A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. Newspaper such as the light weight, suspension, braking capabil- for professional reasons, initially targeted at agricul- umn on alternate weeks, but I ities, and adherence to the road — all the factors that ture, big trucks are tax deductible whereas cars are not. never fully exploited the carnal have been carefully engineered for "active safety," possibilities. However, when my Publisher Eileen Blckel 732-396-4404 which means the capability to avoid obstacles and There is little hope for change "from above," at least love life became mired in the Editor regain control of the vehicle in unusual circum- as long as this administration is in power. The Greg Marx 732-396-4219 stances. Sargasso Sea of lassitude, I start- Sports Editor Dan Murphy 732-396-4202 changes can only come from the consumers, who ed dating a woman from Bound Telccenler Manager Deanna Ambickl 908-782-4747 exL 684 The rudimentary way an SUV is built — the should be more reasonable than choosing an SUV to Brook. When I first met her par- engine is bolted in front of a heavy steel frame, the be seated high up or to have the feeling of belonging to ents, her mother turned to her seats in the middle and the body lowered over the top a certain social class by driving an expensive car. father — and I remember these — only gives the impression of safety from being sur- These are illusory values; the real values are the safe- words clearly 20 years later — rounded by so much steel, but braking and maneuver- ty of our kids and our environment. "Frank, he talks just like he ing a 5,000-pound monster isn't easy and takes time. Maybe one should also take a step back and think writes!" The argument that "I bought the SUV for safety about the way the auto industry lured us: what they 301 Central At*nue, CM, SJ. 07066 reasons" has always disturbed me, meaning "Never basically did was take a pick-up, put some make up on They ended up liking me more mind how much damage I do around me, I am better it, sell it $10-20,000 above its manufacturing cost, cre- than she did. Presidwi Thomas II. Krekel 908-7824747 Ext 640 protected." However, in case of a crash, the SUV driv- ate the most profitable production line in the world, Time has tempered the strokes Senior V.P. Operations Joseph Gloloso 908-575-6759 er should keep in mind that had he been in a car push ahead with a strong marketing strategy with the of my pen, and circumstances Comrolltr Margaret M. Gcrke 908-782-4747 Ex! 670 instead, he would have had far better chances to avoid sole goal of making money, then said they were just sometimes make it difficult to flick the accident altogether. And chances to avoid playing responding to the demand. Had they admitted back my Bic, Once, writing this column kids when, as all kids, they sometimes get on the road, then that the SUVs are family vehicles as much as a offered the delights of a triple mar- News: Phone: 732-396-4219 Fax: 732-574-2613 are far less in a SUV for the above stated reasons. • car is, they wouldn't have continued to keep the truck tini on a Saint-Tropez terrace; The second bad aspect of the SUV is its high fuel status and would have been required to raise safety, now, it offers the same soothing Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 consumption — on average 10 gallons per mile higher mileage and emission standards to those of cars, satisfaction as an Ovaltine on a : Advertising: 732-396-4404 • Classified: 1 -800-472-0102 than that of a car. Replacing all SUVs with family-size which is quite impossible. rugged winter's night. I still Ml cars would be the equivalent of taking off the road Do we really need a truck to run our errands and believe in the aphrodisia of words, "Hrcnrd I'rt-ss fl SI'S IWi-lU'd K luihlishnl cm l-nilji h) \J\ I'uNWiiiiR , ,«>l Onlral A\c, Clark, NJ n"(Hi(i about 40 million cars, and the US. would not have to drive our kids around? Will there come a day when we though I find myself recalling • ptnbp'piid all jaiifunl. NJ Wild, nwrMANTKR. plnxM-ndchannelloSJS PubllshinR import oil from Saudi Arabia. will look at the SUV the same way we look today at a more and more these lyrics from ^Uilll iiflicc, It! Ikn <•'*>, StimiTMllr. M iWTli. SuhK'ripUon rail* In nuil, one )wr within I'nion County J17. out Jf htll lK0MM2l Third, pollution: the SUVs carbon dioxide emis- wildlife fur coat, so popular in the sixties? The Kinks' "Long Distance": "I sion, main culprit for the global warming, is in aver- RODICA URSU only get to hold my pen, Instead of age 0.40 lb/mile higher than that of a car. The CO2 Westfield what I love to hold the most." February 27, 2004 Record Press

THE ACADEMY AWARDS WILL BE HANDED OUT THIS SUNDAY. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR?

EDWIN PALENZUELA BRIAN McNERNEY BILL MAHONEY SCOTT MEURER NEIL PINKMAN ANTHONY and JANE ANN works In Cranford Cranford Cranford Cranford Westfield MALLOY I thought "Lord of the Rings: I give "Lord of the Rings" high I liked "Lord of the Rings"; I read "Lord of the Rings" was the best I thought "Lost In Translation" Cranford Return of the King" was good marks. I thought "Lost in the books and the movie fol- movie of the year. I must have was wonderfully effective and We loved Lord of the Rings and but I question whether it's Oscar Translation" was terrible, it's lowed the books pretty closely. I cried three times during the simply stated. (Sofia' Coppola) we thought the story held our worthy. There was a lot of hype one of only two movies I've ever enjoyed the way it was filmed— movie. did a wonderful job of directing it attention. We loved the idea of a because of the trilogy, but I walked out on, The other was it was dramatic, emotional and and putting it together—it was a quest to get rid of evil, and a don't know if it's a great movie "Caligula." had great special effects. very real movie. movie with no sex or murder is on its own. refreshing. Letters to the editor Roselle man charged Complaints over budget are partisan politicking To The Record-Press: Union County had received such aid (this was expenditures and ultimately delivering the with sexual assault I have been a Fanwood resident for almost not true); and that even if we got relief we smallest possible increase in the final budget SCOTCH PLAINS 10 years, and in that time I have been a would then have a bigger problem next year that will ultimately be "adopted." She strong supporter of the citizens who took the (this one made no sense whatsoever). explained that Fanwood's history of shared Rockly Dorvil Barrett, 20, of | Police Log time to serve on our Borough Council; Mr. Kline even said that the council mem- services with other towns, our high rate of Roselle was arrested and charged although I may not have agreed with their bers had not had time to properly consider collecting taxes and our town's small com- with sexual assault Saturday. Mr. positions, I always appreciated the time and the budget — that some had missed budget mercial/industrial base (resulting in almost ordering her to come outside. The Barrett, who is accused of forcing victim called the police and the effort it took to keep on going to all of the meetings and so it was ill-advised to proceed. all of the tax burden falling directly on resi- himself on an underage victim, meetings — and all as volunteers, without This is particularly mystifying as an objec- dents) were factors that state officials had suspect left the area. was transported to the Union WESTFIELD any pay. tion, as Stuart himself had reportedly been indicated were appropriate and proper rea- County jail and bail was set at That's why it saddens me to say I have one of the council members who had not been sons for such aid. $25,000. rarely witnessed a display of partisan grand- able to attend all eight budget sessions that A resident of Fourth Avenue ' If putting in place a process and creating a * * * reported the theft of two credit standing like I did last night at the special had been held. Even as each of his assertions timely budget to try to obtain tax relief is not On Saturday, a Park Avenue town meeting. Much like the colonel in the was countered and rebutted, and as he was cards while at the Holy Trinity among the duties of our council, I do not know resident reported that someone Catholic Church Feb. 18. ', film "Casablanca" who announced that he pointedly reminded that if we delayed what is. Just because Mr. Kline and the pre- stole $7,000 from her checking was "shocked, shocked" to find gambling Fanwood would miss the deadline and blow vious Republican administration had not account via the Internet. On Feb. 20, officers arrested ; occurring in the casino he himself stood in, any chance of relief, he was reduced to mut- taken the time and effort to do so is no reason * ••- * Councilman Stuart Kline decided to pretend tering dire predictions that any aid we Jason M. Perez, 26, of The Bronx, to not start now. I expect more from our elect- A Country Club Boulevard N.Y. on a parole violation war- outrage that our new mayor, who campaigned receive would have "strings attached." ed representatives, and hope Councilman resident reported criminal mis- on the platform of tax relief, had actually rant from the New York State Mayor Colleen Mahr had been quite clear Kline will stop the grandstanding and get chief Saturday. The resident stat- board of parole. He was held taken steps toward finding new sources of that she had chosen to expedite the budget back to work for us. ed that her rear door was left revenue. pending transfer to New York; process and led the council into drafting a If you have any doubts that my account of partially open with the security authorities. > I know it was partisan because he had no preliminary budget to formally "introduce" what happened is accurate and correct, I urge chain still in place. No damage ••- * * * consistent basis for his objections, just one solely to meet the state mandated deadline to Fanwood's citizens to tune to Channel 35 this was observed to the door or mold- Officers arrested Janice big jumble of negativity. He asserted that tak- apply for grant aid. She patiently and repeat- week, as they broadcast the proceedings for ing. Lorenc of Westfield following a ing state funds was somehow bad for our edly explained that she and her Democratic all to see. •-••- v •->•- motor vehicle stop at South • town and came out of our pockets anyway; allies on the Borough Council — PETER SAYLES A Westfield Road resident Avenue and Crossway Place for that applying for aid would not be successful; Councilpersons Kathy Mitchell, Michael Fanwood reported being harassed Sunday. hindering apprehension Monday. that aid amounts could be small; that we did Brennan, Donna Dolce and Jack Molenaar — The writer is a member of the borough's The resident reported that a man Lorenc was released with a sum- not deserve such relief as no other towns in were committed to reducing the proposed Democratic municipal committee. was banging on her door and mons.

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(Those who mation about the services Vodka 80 14" Scotch 86.8 14" Vodka 80- 11" Light • Gold • Select 9" reported a new record for gas elect this option) insulate them- offered by the county. 750 DEWARS 750 JOSE CUERVO T.75LGEORGI 175L SAUZA TEQUILA WHITE LABEL 16 " Traditional Tequila 21" Vodka 80- 10" Gold-Bianco 28" Church leads discussion of 'Passion' 16'99 WESTFIELD — The First at the church. Minister of Adult Education Rev. (SCHAEFEB 30-Pack A A99 ') ( HEINEKEN or 9fl99 ''I Baptist Church, located at 170 The lectures are part of the Lou Ruprecht; and 5:30-7:30 Of REP DOC 30-Pack lUc»/. AMSTEL LIGHT Elm St., has booked a private ALPHA course, but visitors are p.m. after viewing "Christianity: O'DOUL'S R«g.. Dark or 99 showing of Mel Gibson's new film welcome to attend just the talks Boring, Irrelevant, Untrue?" a Alcohol Free COHONA R«g."Lflrt about the trial and crucifixion of video talk by ALPHA Director if they wish. Free dinner will be ROLLING 4 499 I ( HEINEKEN JQ99 ^"SMIRNOFF 91*9) Jesus at 4 p.m. Sunday at the served at 5:30 p.m. The talks, on Nicky Gumbel. The March 7 ROCK Keg Cans . Ice • Triple Black Clearview Cinema in Edison, "Who is Jesus" and "Why Did evening program will be directed ^ I BoxnnJ CORONITAS 9 SAM ADAMS 99 GUINNESS 99 Members of the church, their Jesus Die?" begin at 6 p.m., fol- by Rev. Turlington. mU V Lager Stout friends and relatives will pur- lowed by discussion ending at Visitors are always welcome. X 7:45 p.m. CHAMPAGNE WORLD OF WINE chase tickets through the church For more information or to ask 750 VERDI and view "The Passion of the The movie will be discussed about purchasing a limited num- 750 CAROLANS 1.5LGALL0ESJ 499 1.5LRENE JUNOT 499 IRISH CREAM Regular... 9" Spumante 2" White Zinlandel Red-While 750 ANDRE Cold Duck • 49 Christ" together, with time for at two additional gatherings on ber of tickets to the private 1.75LTG IF. Mudslide 1 5LF0XH0RN 499 15LCANEI Dry •Pink- Brut- Spumante CaOernet • Crta'd • Me'iot silent reflection and prayer after Sunday, March 7: the church's showing at a cost of $6 per per- & Other Flavors 3 White* Rose 6" 13" 750 TAYLOR 1 5LNATHANS0N CREEK 1 5L FOLONARI Soave • the film. Adults and middle Adult Forum, 9:15-10:15 a.m. in son, call the church office at Cabernet • Pinot • 39 750 REMY RED Brut-Dry 4" Bardolino • Vaipolxella ... Ctiardonnay • Meriot 8" school students will provide the lounge at 170 Elm St., led by (908) 233-2278. Liqueur • Flavors 750 BALLATORE 5 15LCESARI 14" 1 5L R. MONDAVI WoodbridgeCOT 900 Gran Spumante • Rosso ... Due Torn Pinot Grigio child care for younger children 1LALIZE PASSION 5" White Zmfandei . Q 750 STOCK 1 5LB&G at the church during the view- Gold • Red • Wild Passion 1.5LSUTTERH0ME 15" Astt Spumante Cabernet • Chard • Meriot, ing. 1.75L MOHAWK 6" While Zmfandei • Moscato • 9" Friends seek help with sale 750 FREIXENET Red Zinfandel • Sauv B'anc 6" I 5L FONTANA CANDIDA Blackberry Brandy "This arrangement allows us 15" Cordon Negro 7oo 1.5LVENDANGE Frascati* Pinot Gng.o 9" to relax and be touched by the SCOTCH PLAINS — The and 3 p.m. March 18 (evenings 750 LiCOR 43 Brut- Extra Dry 309 Cabernet • Cnardonnay • !5L GEORGES DUBOEUF Friends of the Scotch Plains included). Volunteers will also be Liqueur 16" 750 M S R White Zinlandel 6" Cabernet • Chard • Merioi, 9" movie as a religious experience," Asti 1.5L BLOSSOM HILL 3L YAGO Public Library are asking for needed to provide service at the 750 ROMANA SAMBUCA said Senior Pastor of First 17oo 750 DOM, ST. MICHELLE Cabernet • Chard • Meriot 7" Sanlgna 9" White-Black 15L TURNING LEAF Baptist, the Rev. Dee Dee area residents to volunteer a few sale. The hours for the sale will Brul • Dry 9" 15L YELLOW TAIL 750 BAILEYS Cabernet • Cha'donna/ |99 Chart) • Shuaz • CaD. • 4 f%Qt Turlington. "But the follow up to hours to help with their forth- be as follows: 3-8 p.m. March 18, 750 MOET & CHANDON Pinot Gngo • Merist Irish Cream 17" Brut Imperial NV • 10 ^•izl-S^-iz Cabernet, IV experiencing the central claim of coming used book sale. The sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19, and 9 1 5L HARVEYS 1 1LAMARETTO Neclar Imperial 28" 750BERINGER our faith visually is equally will be held March 18-20, and a.m.-3 p.m. March 20. Clean-up White Zinlandel .. .' finslOlC'esm DISARONNO 750 ROEDERER 16 the Friends are looking for peo- will be immediately following 20" 750 GLEN ELLEN important. We will gather to dis- Estate L'Hermilage 28" 750AVELEDA 750 GRAND MARNIER Cabernet • Chaid • Meriot ' cuss the film's portrayal of the ple to help set up for the sale, the sale. 750 VEUVE CLICQUOT 00 Vnho Ve'ds Liqueur 26" Brul NV 750 R. MONDAVI Woodbndge 3" events and those involved in assist with publicity, help during Volunteers may sign up at the 30 Cabernet • Chard, • Meriot 753 MARQUES DE RISCAL Wruto them. the sale, and help with boxing Circulation Desk at the library, BRANDY & COGNAC 750 GLASS MOUNTAIN JUG WINE 750 SANTA RITA Chard. • 499 the remainders. 750 CRISTAL Cabernet • Chard. • Merioi "We are especially concerned located at 1927 Bartle Ave., or 3L LIVINGSTON CELLARS Cab • Meriot- Sauv. Blanc. ARGUARDIENTE 750 FETZER that our people understand the Help will be needed to set up call the library at (908) 322- 10" Chard, • Meriot • Cabernet.. 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RCLIABLE INTERNE1-888-488-T ACCESS SINC7E 1 994 February 27, 2004 Record Press B-1 Community Life Briefs New cafe in Scotch Plains is simply Divine Women business owners can get tips in seminar Enterprise is the brainchild WESTFIELD — From 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Westfield Inn, of former New York executive women business owners will have By BRAD BISHOP by Smith herself. the opportunity to participate in THE RECORD-PRESS "We do all the coffee drinks an interactive, hands-on workshop you'd see at. a Starbucks, but we led by Mike Menaker, a licensed SCOTCH PLAINS — The long- have better prices," she said. business coach with Action time dream of a former corporate The cafe is colored in rich, International. executive became a reality last warm earth tones, and is designed Participants will learn how to week, when the Divine Essence to provide a comfortable, relaxing grow their businesses, develop a Cafe held its grand opening. environment. Smith said she market niche and leverage The cafe, which is located at worked closely with her design resources. This workshop, "6 Vital 1818 East Second St., opened its team to construct a coffee bar and Steps to Growing Your Business," doors hist Wednesday, and owner arrange furniture in a manner will cover key issues that block Crystal Smith that makes the growth and present strategies said she already cafe cozy and that can be put into practice has regular cus- "It was designed with inviting. immediately. The evening will be tomers. Many New York cafes in mind," The cafe a valuable resource for both new take advantage she said. "I thought, 'Why boasts a jazz and veteran business owners. of the cafe's 8 soundtrack rang- The cost is $25, which includes a.m. opening can't I have the same thing ing from classic a workbook and light refresh- time to put a lit- in my own backyard?'" musicians like ments. tle extra flavor Miles Davis to This event is sponsored by Silk into their morn- — Crystal Smith more modern GEORQE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Purse, a local company that ing coffee. jazz inspired Crystal Smith recently opened the Divine Essence Cafe on East Second Street in Scotch Plain*. inspires and empowers women "We brew in small proportions music. rate executive for 17 years. salad. The dressing consisted of would be encouraged to perform through workshops. — every cup you get consists of Smith's cafe has an upscale "It was designed with New York fresh strawberries pureed to cre- for patrons. Pre-registration is due by freshly gound beans," she said. The atmosphere, as sandwiches, soups, cafes in mind," she said. "I ate a strawberry vinaigrette. "There are a lot of talented Monday. To register or for more cafe features unique and rare salads and other food items are thought, 'Why can't I have the Smith also hopes to use her young people out there that need a information, go to international coffees such as served on fine china with quality same thing in my own backyard?"' cafe as a stage to showcase local venue to display their talents," she www.SilkPurseWomen.com or call Jamaican Blue Mountain. silverware. Drinks, likewise, are The Divine Essence Cafe has a artistic talent. The cafe's walls will said. (908) 301-0190 or (973> 696-8705. Besides coffee, Smith's salon- served in non-traditional glasses, full lunch menu and weekly spe- display original compositions by Also, on Saturdays, Smith said style cafe offers tea, latte, vanilla which combined with the decor cials. Smith said she is looking for- local artists, and Smith said she she would like to include story- chai, and other unusual drinks gives the Divine Essence Cafe an ward to experimenting with new open to displaying other kinds of telling for children, perhaps led by Organizer can help such as a pelmossa, a non-alco- elegant atmosphere. flavors each week, and hopes her visual art like sculpture. On middle school students. get your life in order holic mimosa which substitutes The impetus for the business taste for creative drinks extends to Thursdays, she said, she would The Divine Essence Cafe is San Pellegrino water for cham- venture came from experiences sandwiches, soups, and salads. like to hold open poetry readings, open seven days a week, and there SCOTCH PLAINS — The pagne. Many specialty drinks con- Smith had while working in New One of last week's specials, for and on Fridays local musicians — is free parking in the rear of the Scotch Plains Public Library will sist of original recipes developed York City, where she was a corpo- example, was a strawberry chicken such as high school students — building. host an appearance by local author Jamie Novak at 2 p.m. Saturday. Novak, a professional in personal organizing, has 13 years experience helping busy families Church youth plan bring balance and harmony into their everyday lives. Her book, "A Busy Person's Guide to a Life You Love," was fast to raise funds published in 2002. This program is free and pre-registration is not required. to combat hunger The Scotch Plains Library is located at 1927 Bartle Ave. For WESTFIELD — More than is distributed to areas like Peru, further information or directions, 200 young people from various Ethiopia, and here in the United call (908) 322-5007. local congregations plan to raise States to fight hunger and famine. awareness and money to help the People can join their efforts by millions of starving children as giving up one meal during this Historian to talk about part of the annual World Vision day and donating what they Newark's Golden Age 30-Hour Famine. would have spent to World Vision WESTFIELD — Author/histo- Rev. Jeremy Montgomery, min- by calling Rev. Montgomery at rian Jean-Rae Turner will tell of ister of local outreach at First First Baptist at (908) 233-2278 or Newark's Golden Age as she pres- Baptist Church of Westfield and by visiting www.30liourfamine.org. ents historic postcard images of the event's local coordinator, has Donations also can be made by Newark at the First Wednesday gathered together seven partici- calling (1-800) 7-FAMINE. Luncheon of the Westfield pating congregations: First Other local church youth Historical Society at noon Baptist, First Congregational, and groups are welcome to attend the Wednesday at B.G. Fields First United Methodist, Redeemer 30-Hour Famine Rally tonight Restaurant, 560 Springfield Ave., Students celebrate Valentine's Day Lutheran, and St. Helen's with Ten Shekel Shirt in concert. Westfield. Students in Bernadette Hoyer's Pre-K classes at Brunner School in Scotch Plains hosted a Churches of Westfield; Garwood Advanced ticket reservations are Valentine's Day celebration for family members Feb. 12. The children sang love songs and pre- Presbyterian Church; and required. Turner has presented several Mountainside Community Call Rev. Montgomery at (908) talks at the society's luncheons sented family members with Valentine cards. A heart-shaped cake was baked and decorated by the children and hand painted hearts decorated the classroom for the event. Above, Brunner stu- Presbyterian Church. The youth 233-2278 or email at concerning Union County and its of these participating churches jermo.montyfa'Vcrizon.net with tick- history. She is secretary of the dents Jason Acevedo and Hanin Hegazy show the heart-shaped cake they baked and decorated with classmates. will start together at 7:30 p.m. et requests; a $5 donation is Union County Historical Society tonight at St. Helen's Church for a requested for groups or individu- and is the author and co-author of rally with the Christian band Ten als not already participating in several pictorial history books Shekel Shirt in concert. the 30-Hour Famine, which all about Union County and its early Afterward, the event continues proceeds benefit world hunger historic cities — Elizabeth Town, efforts of World Vision. Newark and Hillside. Rotary hears of Dictionary Project at the First Baptist Church when the youth commit to an all-night Last year, more than half a Her latest book, "Elizabeth: SCOTCH PLAINS — Ron South Carolina, and has now act with a service agency in 30-hour fast, enabling these com- million teens across the U.S. First Capital of New Jersey," was Goldberger, a former president grown to include districts the community, and gives thirtl passionate young people to get a raised more than $8 million co-authored with Richard T. Koles, of the Springfield Rotary, spoke across New Jersey. graders and teachers an taste and feel of what real hunger through pledges from sponsors a former president of the Union to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Goldberger has been the extended chance to understand is like. and group fundraisers. Worldwide, County Historical Society. Turner Rotary Club at their weekly spark plug in igniting the proj- what Rotary is. The Dictionary similar famine efforts involved meeting recently at Pantagis ect throughout his district to Project complements Rotary's "I heard that 29,000 children and Koles have also been honored die every day from hunger and more than 1 million participants by Elizabeth Plan for their work Renaissance restaurant, on the one that includes 15 districts ongoing commitment to litera- in 21 countries, who collectively donating of dictionaries to in the area and is still expand- cy of many years standing. other problems," said Elliott in that city in relating to the city's Johnson, member of the youth raised more than $22 million to history. third grade students. ing. He notes that this is the At the rate this project has fight hunger at home and over- first book that many of these been received by all those group at First Baptist and a sen- Regular attendees to the lunch- The effort is referred to as ior at Westfield High School. seas through World Vision proj- eon will be contacted by the socie- the Dictionary Project, and last third graders have ever owned, involved, and Goldberg's tenac- ects. and they get to write their ity, it is realistic to assume "When I do the 30-Hour Famine, 1 ty to verify their reservations. year provided New Jersey know I can change the lives of Funds from the 30-Hour Space permitting, others may schools with 75,000 dictionar- name on the inside cover that it will cover the entire immediately. The inside cover state by 2005. children forever." Famine support long-term devel- attend the luncheon by calling ies. The third grade is target- opment projects and also provide (908) 233-2930 by noon Monday. ed because it is deemed the also includes the message that Interested Prior to the 30-Hour Famine perfect level to receive a dic- this is a "gift of knowledge" businessmen/women in joining event, youth participants are emergency relief to help break the tionary and learn to use it presented by the specific Rotary can get full information seeking sponsors, collecting dona- cycle of hunger and poverty world- Event aims to raise properly. Rotary club involved. on the website, fsprotary.org, or tions, and fundraising with a goal wide. In 2003, the countries that Alzheimer's awareness The program was adopted 12 The project also gives the call membership chairman of raising at least $360, which is will be helped by World Vision's years ago by Rotary clubs in school an opportunity to inter- Dick Dobyns at (908) 322-5986. enough for World Vision to feed 30-Hour Famine include Peru, SCOTCH PLAINS — All are and care for a hungry child for an Ethiopia, North Korea, United invited to attend an event to pro- entire year. Rev. Montgomery has States, Burandi, Malawi, and mote awareness of Alzheimer's issued a challenge to his youth Zambia. Disease Wednesday at The Michael Sherry admitted to AMDA that if 10 of them raise $360 each, Hunger is one of the world's Church of Jesus Christ of Latter WESTFIELD — The Boulevard and Vine Street. The he will allow them to shave his most preventable problems, yet it Day Saints, 1781 Raritan Rd. American Musical and Dramatic conservatory offers full time pro- head. persists with deadly conse- Following hors d'oeuvres from Academy in New York City and fessional training programs in During the 30 hours, partici- quences. Each day, more than 6-7 p.m., there will be a showing Los Angeles has announced that Acting for the Stage, Film, and pants learn the reality of hunger 29,000 children die from hunger of "The Forgetting: A Portrait of Michael Sherry has been accept- Television, Musical Theatre and by going without food while open- and other preventable illnesses, Alzheimer's." Tliis compelling PBS ed into the professional perform- Dance. ing their hearts and minds to the adding up to more than 10 million documentary first aired in late ing arts program for 2004/2005. AMDA alumni have achieved needs of hurting children and each year. Currently, over 800 January and is based on the Admission to AMDA is com- success as actors, singers, direc- families worldwide. The students million people in the world arc acclaimed book by David Shenk. petitive, and students are select- tors, producers, choreographers, will also spend their time discov- suffering from malnutrition (one In addition to sharing intimate ed for admission from through- musical directors, playwrights, ering world issues through games seventh of the world's population). portraits of families whose lives out the United States, Canada casting directors and agents. and interactive activities and at Over 31 million Americans are have been irrevocably changed by and 18 foreign countries. This Three of AMDA's graduates the same time serve their own hungry or nutritionally deprived. Alzheimer's disease, the documen- year students auditioned in 27 recently recognized for their community. Founded in 1950, World Vision tary also shows the researchers cities throughout the United achievements are: Tyne Daly, On Feb. 29, they will lx> volun- is n Christian humanitarian who are racing towards better States and Canada. The full- 2003 Emmy Award winner for teering at various local charities, organization, serving the world's treatments and, ultimately, a cure. time enrollment at the two "Judging Amy" and the record such as the Community FoodBank poorest cliildren and famines in A discussion will follow with pan- AMDA locations is 800 students. holder for the Academy of of New Jersey in Hillside sorting nearly 100 countries. World Vision , elists Edna Alex, licensed clinical AMDA was founded in 1964 Television Arts and Sciences' food items and the Newark maintains health, education, agri- social worker; Amy Matthews, as a performing arts conservato- most honored primetime dra- Goodwill doing n painting project. culture, water, sanitation, and coordinator of education and ry. The campuses of AMDA are matic actress, as well as the The fast will conclude by 5 p.m. on small business projects that help training services for the located in New York City at 1990 Tony award winner for the Saturday with several local clergy millions of people in their commu- Alzheimer's Associntion, Greater Broadway and West 73rd Street Broadway revival of "Gypsy"; MICHAEL SHERRY leading them in an ecumenical nities, helping transform the lives New Jersey Chapter; and Sara on Manhattan's Upper West Side Marissa Jaret Winokur, 2003 award winner for Best communion and a shared meal of children nnd families in need Thompson, geriatric nurse practi- and in Los Angeles at 6305 Tony award winner for her role Choreography for "Zannn together at the First Baptist without regard to their religious tioner. Yucca Street in historic on Broadway as Tracy Turnblad Don't!," an off-Broadway play. Church, beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic To sign up or for more informa- Hollywood, just north of the in "'Hair-spray"; and Devanand Sherry is the son of Thomas After the event, the money background. For more informa- tion, call (201) 650-5766. intersection of Hollywood Janki, the 2003 Lucille Lortel and Dolores Sherry of Westfield. raised is sent to World Vision and tion, visit www.worldvision.org. B-2 R«cord Press February 27,2004 Florence Czarniak Obituaries Wilfred E. King WESTFIELD — Florence more than 20 years as the execu- L Wilfred E. King. 80, died Feb. Mr. King was with the 20th Czarniak, 90, died Thursday, Jan. tive secretary to the president of 17,2004 at his home in Garwood. Armored Division as an Army 15 at John Knox Village in the Sterling Drug Company of A lifelong Garwood resident, veteran of World War II, Pompano Beach, Fla. after a brief Kenilworth. She was also active as Mr. King served as the secretary His wife, Jessie Hoey King, illness. a leader with the Girl Scouts of Carl Axt; Legion officer of the Garwood Fire Department and two sons, Gerald and Born Florence Pinkerton in America for many years. in his 48 years as a borough fire- Laurence E., are deceased. Columbus, Ohio on June 29, 1913, Mrs. Czarniak is survived by man. He retired in 1986 after 35 Surviving are three sons, she was working as a civilian three daughters, Cathy Owens of and Fanwood official years as a sheet metal worker. William C, Robert A. and employee of the United States Westfield, Christine DuMais of FANWOOD — Carl W. Axt, 76, Navy veteran of World War II. He He was a former recording Richard J.; two daughters, Army in Alaska during World War Chicago, and Patricia Hunter of a former municipal official and was a member of the 40 et 8 organ- secretary and former treasurer Cynthia A. Parker and Susan M. II when she met Elizabeth native Smithtown, New York; seven American Legion officer, died ization associated with the Legion. of Sheet Metal Workers Local 22 Groning; six grandchildren and a Joseph Czarniak, who was sta- grandchildren; and a great-grand- Sunday at Runnells Specialized He also was a member of the in Cranford. Mr. King was a great-grandchild. tioned in Fairbanks with the Army son. Hospital of Union County in Fanwood Recreation Commission member of the Sheet Metal Services were held Friday at Air Force. Her husband, a chemist Berkeley Heights. and for 23 years worked at the P. Workers Retirees' Club and the Dooley Funeral Home in They were married in August of employed for 33 years with what is He retired in 1991 after 11 Ballantine & Sons brewery in bowled in the Builders Trade Cranford. Burial was in Fairview 1945 while still on military assign- now ExxonMobil Corporation, died years as superintendent of the Newark. League. Cemetery, Westfield. ment there and moved back to New in 1989. Fanwood Parks and Recreation Born in Newark, Mr. Axt lived He was a member of Azure- Donations may be sent to Jersey following completion of their A funeral service is planned 1 Department. Mr. Axt also was in Clark before moving to Masada Lodge 22, Free & Center for Hope Hospice, 176 duties in 1946. They moved to p.m. March 6 at St. Anne's Church appointed to the Fanwood Fanwood in 1964. Accepted Masons, in Cranford. Hussa St., Linden, NJ 07036. Westfield in 1954 and then to Toms in Garwood, followed by interment Recreation Commission and in A son, William, died in 2002. River in 1979 and Ft. Lauderdale, at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. 1983 was honored as the borough's Surviving are his wife of 50 Fla. in 1987. Arrangements are by Gray Funeral Citizen of the Year. He was with years, Angela Prattico Axt; a Antoinette Dandorph Mrs. Czarniak was employed for Home, Westfield, the Fanwood Department of daughter, Lisa Fleissner; a step- Public Works before transferring son, Donald Bucca; a brother, Antoinette Corrato Dandorph, Surviving are her husband, to the Parks and Recreation Louis; and four grandchildren. 91, died Feb. 16,2004 at her home Edward P.; a son, Kenneth; a Loretta Keller Department. A funeral Mass was held yes- in Kenilworth. daughter, Debbie LaBruno; four A former Union County vice terday at St. Bartholomew the Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she grandchildren and three great- WESTFIELD — Loretta W.; two daughters, Diane commander of the American Apostle Roman Catholic Church, lived in Weehawken before mov- grandchildren. McNulty Keller, 78, died Feb. 21, Albrecht and Susan Hickey; a Legion, Mr. Axt served five terms Scotch Plains, following services at ing to Kenilworth in 2001. A funeral Mass was held 2904 at Waterford Glen Assisted brother, James McNulty; three as commander of Legion Post 209 the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Mrs. Dandorph retired after 60 Friday at St. Lawrence Roman Living in Wall. sisters, Margaret McNulty, Helen in Scotch Plains, He was stationed Plains. Burial was in St. Gertrude years as a beautician with Catholic Church, Weehawken, fol- Born in Brooklyn, she lived in McNulty and Sister Florence aboard the USS Savannah as a Cemetery, Colonia. . Dandorph's House of Beauty in lowing services at the Vainieri Westfield and Sea Girt before Marie McNulty; and four grand- North Bergen. She was a member Funeral Home in North Bergen. moving to Spring Lake in 1990. children. of the Weehawken Senior Citizens Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Mrs. Keller was a fashion A funeral Mass was held yes- Nicholena Langenauer Club, the American Association of Fairview. model in the 1940s and 1950s terday at St. Margaret Roman SCOTCH PLAINS — Surviving are a daughter, Retired Persons, Deborah, and the Donations may be sent to with the Harry Conover Agency, Catholic Church, Spring Lake, Ladies Auxiliary to Disabled Center for Hope Hospice and based in Manhattan. She was a * following services at the O'Brien Nicholena M. Langenauer, 86, Marilyn Zigler and husband Chet died Feb. 15, 2004 at her home in of Orniond Beach, Fla.; a son, American Veterans Chapter 49 in Palliative Care, 176 Hussa St., member of the Plainfield County Funeral Home in Wall. West New York. Linden, NJ 07036. Club in Edison and the Spring Entombment was in the St. Flagler Beach, Fla. Allen of Flagler Beach; two lake Golf Club. Catherine Mausoleum, Sea Girt. Born Dec. 2, 1917 in Hartford, grandsons, Joseph Zigler and wife Her husband, Kenneth W., is Donations may be sent to Conn., she was a daughter of the Tara of Millstone Township and Catherine Melka deceased. Collier Services, P.O. Box 300, late Dominick and Carmella Albert Zigler of Flagler Beach; Surviving are a son, Kenneth Wickatunk, NJ 07765. Yannone Petrecca. two great-granddaughters, Catherine A. Dolan Melka, 80, Kathleen Davey; a son, William; Mrs. Langenauer lived in Chelsea Zigler and Juliet Zigler, died Feb. 23, 2004 at Overlook three sisters, Margaret Donatelli, Scotch Plains before moving to and a great-grandson, Stanley Hospital in Summit. Rose Mary Begier and Elizabeth Lucille H. Kory Flagler Beach in 1989. She owned Zigler, all of Millstone Township; Born in Elizabeth, she lived in Coyle; two brothers, Robert the Plainfield Beauty School until and many nieces and nephews. SCOTCH PLAINS — Lucille H. Surviving are her longtime Cranford before moving to Dolan and Leonard Dolan; three her retirement. Private arrangements were by Garwood in 1949. grandchildren and three great- Kory died Feb. 22, 2004 at companion, Gerald Reilly; a son, She was a volunteer with the Coastal Cremations in Palm Muhlenberg Regional Medical Luke of Scotch Plains; seven sis- Mrs. Melka was the co-owner grandchildren. American Red Cross and Girl Coast, Fla. Donations may be sent of Melka's Sweet Shop in A funeral Mass will be 9:30 Center in Plainfield. ters, Rosalie Marcus of Roselle, Scouts. to Alzheimer's Association, 111 N. Born in Baltimore, Md., she Florence Tunkel of Linden, Estelle Garwood in the late 1950s. She a.m. tomorrow at St. Anne's Her husband of 42 years, Frederick Ave., Suite 100, later worked at Milt's Roman Catholic Church, 325 was a daughter of the late Sophie Rein of Boynton Beach, Fla., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. and Adolph Goldblatt. Leona Abramams of Palm City, David, died in 1983. Luncheonette in Cranford and Second Ave. Burial will be in Mrs. Kory lived in Elizabeth Fla., Judie Kahn of Houston, was a secretary with Sunoco Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. before moving to Scotch Plains. Texas, Diane Miron of Syracuse, Frederick Wustefeld Jr. Products in Garwood. Visitation was Thursday at She was a travel agent with Key N.Y., and Carole Beck of Boon ton; She was a member of the the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 Travel in Scotch Plains and, before two brothers, David Goldblatt of SCOTCH PLAINS — Foreign Wars Post 10122 and Garwood Senior Citizens Club. North Ave. West, Cranford. In that, a ballroom dancer under the Littleton, N.H.; and Mark Frederick J. Wustefeld Jr., 69, Retired Policemen's and Her husband, William, is lieu of flowers, donations may be professional name Lucille Leroy. Goldblatt of Oneonta, N.Y.; 32 died Feb. 22, 2004 at Runnells Firemen's Association Local 3. deceased. sent to the Garwood First Aid nieces and nephews; and 47 great- Specialized Hospital of Union Mr. Wustefeld was a Navy veter- Surviving are a daughter, Squad. A former program director for a an of the Korean War. radio station, Mrs. Kory helped nieces and great-nephews. County in Berkeley Heights. manufacture parachutes at an air- Graveside services were held Born in Perth Amboy, he lived Surviving are his wife, plane factory in Newark during Tuesday at Mount Lebanon in Elizabeth before moving to Dorothy Arrowsmith Wustefeld; Hilda Kylish World War II. Cemetery in Iselin. Arrangements Scotch Plains in 1961. two sons, Frederick J. Ill and Lincolnettes chorus in Cranford Mr. Wustefeld was a correc- Scott A.; a daughter, Janet L.; Hilda Linderoth Kylish, 87, Her husband, Mel, and two were by the Higgins & Bonner and three grandchildren. died Feb. 22, 2004 at Union and a Sweet Adelines ensemble brothers, Jess Goldblatt and Lee Echo Lake Funeral Home in tions officer for 39 years at the Hospital. in Elizabeth. She was a member Goldblatt, are deceased. Westfield. Union County Jail in Elizabeth, Services were held yesterday retiring in 1994 with the rank of at the Rossi Funeral Home. Born in Elizabeth, she lived in of the Roselle United Methodist lieutenant. He also was for many Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Roselle before moving to Church and the United Frances Stefiuk years a volunteer fireman with Westfield. Cranford in 1994. Methodist Women. the Scotch Plains Fire Donations may be sent to Mrs. Kylish retired in 2001 Her husband, Frank A. Jr., WESTFIELD — Frances Jack and George; a daughter, Jane Department. American Cancer Society, Colon after eight years as a cafeteria and a son, Robert, are deceased. Elizabeth Stefiuk died Feb. 19, Archambault; two brothers, George He was a member of American Research, 507 Westminster Ave., aide in the Roselle school system. Surviving are a son, Frank A, 2004 at Arbor Glen in Bridgewater. Cannan and Tom Cannan; 14 Legion Post 209, Veterans of Elizabeth, NJ 07208. She earlier was a bookkeeper for III; five grandchildren and eight Born in Newark, Mrs. Stefiuk grandchildren and a great-grand- 15 years with the McFarland great-grandchildren. lived in Westfiefd for 43 years child. Agency in Elizabeth and for five Visitation was Thursday at before moving to Bridgewater in Services were held Monday at Seymour Krueger years with the H.K. Porter Co. in the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 2001. the Gray Funeral Home. WESTFIELD — Seymour Surviving are two daughters, Roselle. Westfield Ave., Scotch Plains, Surviving are her husband, Entombment was in the Somerset Krueger, 84, died Feb. 23, 2004 at Carol Adehnan of East Brunswick Vice president of the Lincoln where services will be 10 a.m. Stephen; tliree sons, Stephen Jr., Hills Mausoleum, Basking Ridge. his home in Monroe Township. and Susan Jacobs and husband Apartments Tenants Association, today. Burial will be in Fairview Born in Newark, he was a son Glenn of Toms River; a son, Mrs. Kylish sang with the Cemetery, Westfield. Doris J. Haley of the late Max and Sadie Michael and wife Joanne of Scotch Krueger. Plains; and seven grandchildren. WESTFIELD — Doris J. Insurance Co. in Murray Hill, Mr. Krueger lived in Hillside Services were held Wednesday Ann T. Zukowski Sobieck Haley, 81, died suddenly where she worked 27 years. and Westfield before moving to at the Anshe Emeth Memorial Ann T, Deglman Zukowski, 70, Surviving are her husband, Feb. 13,2004 at Memorial Regional Surviving are a son, Theodore Monroe Township in 1978. A past Temple in New Brunswick. Burial died Feb. 22, 2004 at St. Robert; a son, John A.; a daugh- Hospital in Hollywood, Fla. H. Jarusewski; a brother, Henry president of Temple Emanu-El in was in Beth David Memorial Barnabas Medical Center in ter, Darlene Zukowski-Garrie; She was bom in Jersey City and Sobieck; and two grandchildren. Westfield, he had an accounting Park, Kenilworth. Livingston. and two grandchildren. lived in Westfield before moving to Services were held Friday at the practice for over 40 years until his Arrangements were by the Born in Newark, she lived in Services were held Wednesday Dania Beach, Fla. Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch retirement. He graduated from Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel Union before moving to at the Mastapeter Funeral Mrs. Haley was a claims Plains. Burial was in Hillside New York University and was in New Brunswick. Donations Kenilworth in 1964. Home, Roselle Park, followed by a adjuster with the Allstate Cemetery, Scotch Plains. elected to Phi Beta Kappa. may be sent to Jeffrey Andrew Mrs. Zukowski was for 16 funeral Mass at St. Theresa's He participated in the Battle of Memorial Fund, Anshe Emeth years the secretary to the presi- Roman Catholic Church. Burial .., the Bulge as an Army veteran of Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston dent of the Handler was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, World War II. Mr. Krueger was Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Manufacturing Co. in Westfield. East Hanover. A C O F awarded a Bronze Star. or the Arielle Eytan Memorial She was a member of Court St. Donations may be sent to the His wife of 57 years, Alice, died Fund at Congregation B'nai Israel Theresa, Catholic Daughters of St. Barnabas Medical Center in 1998. in Toms River. the Americas. hospice. Trailside Nature Center offers many opportunities for kids MOUNTAINSIDE — Trailside to have fun while learning about residents. tour of the Union County parks to Nature and Science Center in the environment and the natural Every Saturday at 10 a.m., discover the many species of ducks Mountainside is offering a variety world around us," said Freeholder Trailside offers fun Outdoor that over winter stay in our area. of workshops this winter for chil- Mary Ruotolo, liaison to the Parks Adventure workshops for the Search lakes and ponds for wood dren and families, and Recreation Advisory Board. whole family. Survivor on March 6 ducks, canvasbacks, buftleheads "Trailside's location in the sce- "Children will learn about a vari- will teach families the fundamen- and other interesting waterfowl. nic Watchung Reservation pro- ety of winter topics including tals for outdoor survival including The fee for each van trip is $5 vides the perfect outdoor classroom snowflakes, maple sugaring, ani- basic fire building and shelter con- per person for in-county residents Trinity Pentecostal mal adaptations and more." struction. A donation is suggested and $6 per person for out-of-county Holiness Fellowship Covenant Presbyterian Church Trailside's winter workshops for these programs. No pre-regis- residents. Space is limited and pre- include the Two of Us series for 3- t ration is required. Cranford 291 Parsonage Hill Ruad MONUMENTS, registration is required. Bring a Short Hills •I year-olds (with an adult) that Special Outdoor Adventure van snack, binoculars and a field guide (908) 272-6788 MARKERS meets on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 trips for children aged 8 and older if you have them, and dress warm- Alesnttrutlt p.m., Small Fry Days for 4-5 year- Rev. Frank Sforza. Pastor 973-467-8454 AND BRONZE accompanied by an adult are ly. 11:30am Sunday School olds meeting on Wednesdays from offered on several Saturdays in For a complete listing of winter 9:341 am - Sunday School PLAQUES 1:15-2:30 p.m.; After "School winter. workshops with class descriptions, 6:30pm Sunday Evening Worship Explorations for children in first- 7:30 Wens. Worship/Bible Study I I: 737-SHOW concert is free, and is followed by all piano quintets. who played with Itzhak Ferlman as soloist active in New York and New Jersey. He was (7469). a soup and sandwich luncheon "A piano quintet is a work for piano and in a "Live from Lincoln Center" telecast, a member of the Houston Symphony and The final presentation of the 2003-04 available in the church social string quartet, not five pianos, and the dou- went on to win third prize in the presti- principal violist of the Houston Opera and Affiliate Artist Concert Series, "Springtime hall for $5. ble-bass quintet is written for two violins, gious 2003 Naumburg International Violin Ballet Orchestras before becoming principal Showcase: Music from the Broadway Funding for thee concerts has viola, cello and double bass," explained affil- Competition. In December she appeared in of the Alabama Symphony, a post he held Stage," is scheduled for 8 p.m. April 19 in been made possible in part by iate artist program director and founder, Ferlman's honor in Washington, D.C. at the for 18 years. In addition to festival appear- the Wilkins Theatre. For more information, the New Jersey State Council on Anthony Scelba. "The performers offer a Kennedy Center Honor Awards, a program ances throughout the United States, he has call the Department of Music at (908) 737- ' the Arts, Department of State, four-concert series each year at Kean that that aired on the CBS network. been a member of the Rotterdam 4325. through a grant administered by the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Big band will be rockin' Film festival turns spotlight on Jamaica at CDC next weekend The non-profit solidarity organization Books for Jamaica The Cranford Dramatic Club welcomes er Roger Hayden, who added, "I had the is presenting a Jamaican Film an 18-piece big band to its stage for "Big pleasure to hear this fine orchestra play at Festival. Three documentary Band Swing 'N' Sing," two nights of classic another venue and was thrilled that they films will be featured: "Life of big band and swing era music at 8 p.m. were available to come to our theater for Bob Marley," "Marcus Garvey: Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6. this fundraiser. It is a departure from our The Jersey Swing Jazz Orchestra is com- usual musical theater productions, and one Toward Black Nationhood" and prised of professional musicians and music that 1 think our patrons will enjoy a great "Haile Selassie's 1966 Visit to educators from throughout central and deal. It's a nice fit after our winter show, Jamaica." northern New Jersey. Several vocal soloists \Smokey JOT'S Cafe,' wliich featured many Books for Jamaica is a affili- from CDC will join the band for selected of the great songs of the early rock and roll ated with the Watch ung Avenue songs. Proceeds from the shows will lienefit era. 'Big Band Swing 'N' Sing* complements Presbyterian Church. The organ- the theater's building fund, with the addi- that production nicely, in that it represents ization ships books and comput- tion of a handicapped Accessible rest room the music that was the jjopular standard ers to community-based organi- in the planning stages. for decades prior to the advent of rock and zations, schools and other public Warren Helms, music director of the roll. institutions in Jamaica. orchestra and a graduate of Juilliard School •'Coineidentally, in May we roll back to The Jamaican Film Festival of Music and Manhattan School of Music, an even earlier musical era with the beauti- will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, has slated more than two dozen standards ful Colo Porter tunes of'Kiss Me Kate,' so Feb. 26 at the Watchung Avenue for the show, featuring songs made popular we are actually flowing back through time," by the likes of Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Hayden said. Presbyterian Church auditori- Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Prima um, located at 170 Watchung Tickets for "Big Band Swing 'N' Sing" and others. Patrons can look forward to are $18 and may be obtained through the Ave. in North Plainfield. classics such as "Stardust," "Paper Moon," box office at < 908) 276-7611 or on the the- For information and direc- "Little Brown Jug," "Pennsylvania 6-5000," ater's website at www.cdctheatre.org. tions call (908) 755-2781. All are "Moonlight Serenade," "Fly Me to the The Cranford Dramatic Club is located invited to this free event. Moon" and many more. at 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford, off "Big Band Swing 'N' Sing" is a unique Centennial Avenue near exit 136 of the Community Band offering for CDC, according to show produc- Garden State Parkway. seeks new members The Westfield Community Band, under the direction of 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Elias Zareva, is preparing for the 2004 summer season of con- certs in the Mindowaskin Park. visits Ring of Honor show Present positions open within The man whose battles against Hulk In a "Scramble Cage Match," three mem- the band include: tuba, trumpet, Hogan are legendary within the wrestling bers of The Carnage Crew will take on and keyboard/percussion. Other world, "Rowdy^ Roddy Piper, will be on hand seven members of Special K. musicians are always invited to when Ring of Honor presents its biggest And in a match that will determine the inquire about alternate positions show yet Saturday, March 13. top contender for the Ring of Honor tag and future openings. Interseted The event will take place at the Rex Plex, team titles, Colt Cabana and Ace Steel will residents and those seeking fur- 1001 Dtea Dr. in Elizabeth. The show starts do battle against Dan Maff and BJ ther information should call at noon, when Piper hosts a Q&A session to Whitmer. (908) 657-3514. kick off a wrestling convention, where most Finally, in a "Six-Man Mayhem Match," The band will be performing of the Ring of Honor stars will meet and Mark Briscoe and Jack Evans will try to in their 92nd season of Thursday greet their fans. handle four opponents. evening Summer Concerts in Later, Piper will hold his autograph ses- Fans should expect lots of surprises. It's Mindowaskin Park June 17 and PHOTO COURTESY J. SCHEMBRI sion at 5 p.m. And there will be two exciting Wrestle-mania weekend, and everybody who 24 and July 2, 8 and 15. cards, one at 2:00 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. is anybody could show up. Ring of Honor New Jersey Ballet comes to Kean The action features Samoa Joe defending has been getting national attention for its The Westfield Community high-flying hard-hitting brand of dynamic Band is sponsored by the New Jersey Ballet principals Saule Rachmedova and Tuvshin Bold will dance the his Ring of Honor heavyweight champi- leads in the ballroom scene from "Paquita" 8 p.m. Saturday at Kean University, onship against Jay Briscoe — in a steel cage. atliletiusm. 'This is as real as it gets," Westfield Recreation And AJ Styles will defend his "Pure reported Channel 29 Fox Philadelphia's Department. in the first of a series of three New Jersey Ballet Saturday Night Concerts. For information and reservations, call the Wilkins Theatre Box Office at (908) 737- Wrestling" championship against CM Punk, Gerald Kolpan last November, and the fed- 4355 or New Jersey Ballet at (973) 597-9600. with special guest referee Ricky "The eration also received recent recent reader Folk, blues performers Dragon" Steamboat! awards from Wrestling Observer. come to Arts Center The Watchung Arts Center's Folk, Blues and Roots Music New novel aims to help kids overcome their fears Series will present a concert Author and illustrator Gwyn What follows is a thrilling ride in denial, her successive night- in the schools of Scotch Plains- Friday night featuring the fol- Fanwood and Westfield. lowing performers: English Nielsen, a resident of of adventures that Sera survives mares are the result of this anxi- Scotch Plains, has announced the in her nightmares thanks to the ety. The Dream Catcher is person- Gwyn English Nielsen will Tom Bowes, lead singer of the release of her third book in print, Dream Catcher, a feminine voice ified in her dreams, yet it main- appear to sign copies of legendary Tower of Power, who Serendipity and the Dream that becomes apparent in her tains the feel of a magical charm, "Serendipity and the Dream will headline in this exciting Catcher."The 176-page, illustrated dreams. The Dream Catcher res- teaching Sera about the power of Catcher" at Elephantales on concert. chapter book is intended for read- cues Sera and then teaches her a the self through love. The ele- Maple Street in Summit 11 a.m. Beaucoup Blue, a hard driv- ers between the ages of 7 and 13. great deal about herself and life in ments of dream interpretation till noon Marcli 13; Goldfinch ing father-and-son blues duo Serendipity, a.k.a. Sera, is a general. enlighten Sera so that she is fur- Book on Baker Street in framed by world class sidemen "weird" 11-year-old girl who reads Later in the book, Uncle Daryl ther able to develop into a child Maplewood 11 a.m.-l p.m. March steeped in the tradition of elec- the dictionary in her spare time. introduces Sera to elementary with a healthier sense of self- 20, and Town Bookstore on East tric blues and R&B usually Sera feels that she is different dream interpretation, which worth. She is even more in touch Broad Street in Westfield 2-4 p.m. heard in the smoke filled clubs because she prefers the company enables her to uncover the mys- with her gregarious side at the Marcli 20. of Chicago or Texas. of books and her mother to other teries and meanings behind her book's conclusion. "I wrote 'Serendipity and the A special dramatic reading of Chris Westfall, a passionate children her age. She claims to be dreams. select chapters of the lx>ok will be troubadour. Audience members able to handle just about anything "I wanted to create a story that Dream Catcher' for my own except the horrible nightmares would enable preadolescents to daughter, Saxony, who is now 13 given lit Barnes and Noble on will experience his ability to con- Central Avenue in Clark 2-4 p.m. nect with people through song in she keeps having, which often star transcend their fears," English and her girlfriends who, like the the class bully, Devin Sharkwell. Nielsen explained. "Sera doesn't character of Sera, adore books." Gwyn English Nielsen of Scotch March 27. Children may partici- . a way that is deep and enduring, Plains is the author of pate in a craft related to the book transforming a simple tune into Her hippie uncle, Daryl, sends her believe in herself, and subsequent- When she isn't writing or giv- a Native American dream catcher, ly, she experiences quite a bit of ing dramatic presentations of her "Serendipity and the Dream at the Barnes and Noble appear- a celebration with a clear tenor books, Nielsen substitute teaches Catcher." ance. voice. Westfal! moves from famil- and it changes everything. trepidation. Although she is often iar folk tunes to original inter- 9 pretations of artists such as James Taylor and John Denver, Dark Marbles Panel considers 'Passion and then to his own heartfelt The sixth annual Jewish Goldman, this seminar will fea~ compositions. play at Crossroads Studies Series at Kean University tuiv three distinguished writers Lisa Bastoni, who has a At 9 p.m. Friday, the Dark Marbles, continues with an intensive and un hand to discuss the film's polit- New Jersey's crude, fun, and provocative seminar titled "Me! ical anil religious implications: sweet, soulful voice and presents hlghly-danceable power- Gibson's The Passion: A David Deiiby. film critic for The songs ranging form witty to pop/garage rock four-piece Symposium" 8 p.m. March '.i in the New Yorker; .James Shapiro, wise, all written with her dis- combo, will play at The Kean Hall Conference Room, locat- author of "Obernmmcrgau: The tinctively clear, focused style. Crossroads at 78 North Ave in ed on the University's main cam- Troubling Story of the World's The nonprofit Watchung Arts Garwood. Currently working on pus at 1000 Morris Ave. in Union, Most Famous Passion Play"; and Center is located "on the circle" their first full-length CD, the Dark Prior to its nationwide release Margaret Stcinfels, editor of in Watchung, easily reached Marbles play a danceable mix of Feb. 25, Gibson's new film on the Commonweal Magazine, an inde- from Route 22 (Plainfield over- high-energy power-pop obscuri- Crucifixion stirred heated contro- pendent biweekly journal pub- pass) or Interstate 78 (Exit 40). ties and psychedelic oddities, versy for its depiction of .Jews and lished by Roman Catholic lay peo- There is ample free parking Americana, and fuzzed-out garage the rejection of Vatican II Council ple. adjacent to the building, or rock tunes. For more information reforms, while garnering praise for The fee i.s $10 per person. To call The Crossroads at (908) 232- its vivid account of the lii.st 12 around the corner at Best Lake. 5666 or visit www/xxroads.com. purchase tickets, call the Kean Tickets are $10; call (908) 753- hours of the life of Christ, University Foundation at (908) 0190. Moderated by film critic Eric 737-3340.' B-4 prime time! February 26 & 27, 2004 Registration is now open for art workshops in Cape May Gerry Heydt of Plainfield, bility and ease will be practiced mixing, blocking in a painting and saturation, expressiveness and how, through journaling tech- natural areas are well suited fijr along with Stan Sperlak from with the quick and longer sketch- expressive use of brushes and unique texture to help students niques, they can safely release providing a rich visual environ* Cape May and Michele Bernstein es, which will be done in busy palette knives. While painting on develop an order for creating tension, frustration, anger and ment to participating artists. from Linden, will lead a series of areas or under time limitations. location, observation of color and resolved landscape paintings in other strong emotions. Students Inspiration can be found in his- fine art workshops in a prominent Cape May also has many invit- value will be emphasized within a pastels and to better understand will be encouraged to stimulate toric streetscapes, Victorian archi- area of New Jersey worthy of ing and varied subjects for sketch- structured approach to developing all the integrated materials asso- creativity, identify and clarify tectural elements, protected beach examination and discovery. ing in a relaxed atmosphere, with a painting. Tuition for this work- ciated with pastels. Tuition for goals and find the tools they need and birding areas, the boardwalk Historic Cape May will be the the surroundings of the Tulip shop is $250. this workshop is $250, and it runs to reach them. With words, col- and harbor areas and gardens £. site for the Sketchlwoking and Festival providing additional The Pastel Workshop will begin April 18-21. lage, simple drawings, crayon art and porches touting spring blof^; Outdoor Landscape Painting material. Tuition for with an overview of the basics in Cut, paste, clip snip, doodle, and stick figures, even those who soms of the Tulip Festival. Each Workshops by Heydt, Pastels by Sketch booking is S195. drawing, as this is fundamental to draw, paint, play, learn, wish, believe they can't draw move day, participants will gather at the Sperlak and Visual Journaling by Landscape Painting will lx; all successful works of art. There dream and write your way to beyond thought into deep reaches workshop's hub, a charming cot- Bernstein. All will be focusing on offered April 24-27. This is a com- will be continuous discussion amazing new places in mind and of feeling. tage in the heart of Cape May's the skills necessary in each media prehensive plein aire oil painting throughout the workshop on spirit at the Visual Journaling Journaling is a way to keep a historic district and then take r to capture the varied landscape, workshop for artists with varying materials and techniques. The Workshop with Michele record of the past and plan for the advantage of the many local sites. architecture, gardens and respons- levels of experience. environment will lie casual, with a Bernstein. Participants will enjoy future. It involves using one's Heydt, Ori and Bernstein are es to sites of interest in the area. Heydt will share practical focus on sharing as many tech- a relaxing couple of days of peace inner vision to imagine what a on the faculty of the New Jersey Sketehbooking will run April advice on painting outdoors, niques and tips as possible along and creative introspection in the thought, feeling or emotional reac- Center for Visual Arts in Summit, 21-23. During this workshop together with instruction in direct with all sources for your materi- beautiful and casual atmosphere tion would look like if it were and Sperlak is on the faculty of Heydt will cover small-scale pen. painting. This will include: selec- als. Depending on the weather, of a private cottage in Cape May. expressed as a color, shape or the Art League in Cape May. All pencil and watercolor paint box tion, use and care of materials, there will be an opportunity to Surrounded by the spring blos- image. Tuition is $195, and the are involved in classes and work- sketching. The essentials of porta- choice of motif, composition, color join Sperlak before the regular soms of the Tulip Festival, stu- class runs April 21-23. shops for both beginning and sessions each day to paint the dents will be encouraged to enjoy Artists of all levels, beginning advanced students at many other sunrise. the historic district, beach or near- through advanced, are welcome to locations throughout the state. Sperlak's goal is to help stu- by local day spa for a relaxing attend any workshop. General Upon receipt of the workshop dents gain a command of pastels break, all within a block of the group sessions and demonstra- fee, participants will be sent a HOW by taking advantage of the medi- workshop location. tions, as well as individualized schedule of" activities, materials um's ability for spontaneity, color Bernstein will show students attention for each participant at list and suggestions for lodging. his or her level, will be provided Participants are responsible for N at all workshops. their own accommodations, meals Nancy On, workshop coordina- and transportation during the > ~ Japanese Restaurant tor, will also share tips on how to workshop. Some inexpensive t FEATURING: photograph artwork and offer sug- rooms are available at the cottage ONLY AT... N*#ey* • Sushi Bar Entrees gestions on lighting for indoor where the workshop is held. * Sushi & Sashimi subjects, including portraits. Ori Spouses or adult guests are invit- 'ALL YOU CAN EAT" • Special Bolt * Hand Roll will also open each workshop and ed to all meals, orientation session Everyday Sushi & Rolls • Lunch Specials orientation session with a walking and historic tour. For additional Sushi Bar Bento BOM and more! information and registration, con- COUPON COUPON }• tour of the historic area. Cape May and its surrounding tact Ori directly at (908) 790-8820. 15% OFF DINNER! 115% OFF DINNER

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Platinum Award Winner 2001/2002 B-6 Record Press February 27, 2004 High school names honor students High Honor Roll Christine Sullivan, Erin Sullivan, Mullen, Christopher Nilsen, Stephen Tavares, Dustin Devang Patel, Edward Ragan, Grade 9: Yeershati Ahati, Tenenbaum, Michael Thompson, Thomas Ruggieri, Samatttha Kristen Barry, Courtney Berger, Adrians Toro, Jaclyn Tumolo, Savino, Katherine Schreiber, Lisa Bloom, Kendall Boyda, Colin Nancy Twu, Christopher Wallden, Amira Selim, Barry Shapiro, Leah Campbell, Diana Chaves, Marissa Sara Woods, Richard Zebleckas Jr. Siegal, Justin Stoll, Sam Tepper, Crawford, Alex Cvetovich, Grant SCOTCH PLAINS — David Arthur Thomas III, Jason Darwin, Karina DeMair, Laurel Heisey, principal of Scotch Plains- Thompson, Emily Wallden, Devlin, Annie Dong, Morgan Fanwood High School, has Westley Waller III, Colin Weber, Finkel, Daisy Fung, Brittany announced the following students Matthew Wetlesen, Andrew Wong, Fusillo, Damian Gibbs, Mitchell have earned academic honors for Joshua Zinman. Gorbunoff, Helen Han, Allison the second marking period. Grade 11: Daniel Aronds, Lisa Hoynes-O'Connor, Matthew Bereznak, Jessica Binkiewicz, Huether, Simone March, Lauren Honor Roll Matthew Bonasia, Byard Bridge Messina, Kimberly Molnar, Colin III, Jenny Burke, Aliza Burns, Moynihan, Jonathan Parisi, Grade 9: Lauryn Adams, Krystina Byron, Tayler Poojaben Patel, Portia Price, Lawrence Alcine, Kimberlee Cianciotta, Amanda Cohen, Don Heather Rodriguez, Michelle Appezzato, Alison Baier, Gregory D'Aloisio, Christine DeLuca, Sanghera, Andre Smith, Stacey Bayard, Joseph Bianco III, Alexa DiGiorgio, Rachel Dolgin, Tanguy, Stephen Wallden, Eric Amanda Bobyack, Katherine Amy Drewes, Janee Easley, Corey Wasserman, Kenneth Wasserman, Buro, Cathleen Carr, Ana Castillo, Fineman, Kelsey Foy, Jeannette Lauren Weissbrod, Allison Zazzali, Nikolai Chowdhury, Kelly Frazee, Franzone, Mareike Friess, Maura Jason Zelesnik. Jennifer Gaglioti, Genevieve Gillooly, Octavia Gomes, Eddie Grade 10: Allison Abbott, Gilroy, Evan Goldsmith, Casey Han, Laura Harrison, Aya James Alfano, Saif Alzoobaee, Griffin, Christina Guibas, Magda Hasegawa, David Hauptraan, Cheryl Beqaj, Michael Bonacum, Isack, Ashley Jacobi, Steven Katrina Henning, Abraham Hiatt, Kara Brass, Gregory Bruno, Cleo Jacobus, Justin Jaichon, Austin Vester Howard, Casey Hoynes- Chou, Erin Crawford, Neil Dalai, Jefferson, Christin Joy, Catherine O'Connor, Stephanie King, Hillary Carolyn DiProspero, Aaron Kaiserman, Brittany Kane, Eric Klimowicz, Steven Kuza, Robert Doliber, Danielle Egan, Joseph Kaufman, Nicole Kitts, Melissa Lasher, Liliana Lee, Sean Fallon, Shemane Fritz, Andrew Kliesch, Maggie Kosciolek, Mahoney, Luke Makowski, John Gibson, David Ginsberg, Keila Alexander Kuhn, Colleen LaForge, Maloney, John Mangan, Jennifer 9 Guzman, Kristen Henkels, Gary Christopher Lacko, Brittany Marcketta, Marissa Mastroianni, St. Paul's students aren t left out in the cold Herzberg, Meaghan Kelly, Larkin, Katherine Lauricella, Luis Mata, Kaitlyn Meredith, The snow has melted now, but while the ground was covered in white, the students from St. Paul's Caroline Lazur, Matthew Rachel Levy, Jessica Lieberman, Amy Mills, Alan Neuhauser, Day School in Westfield. For information about registration for fall classes at the school, call (908) Linsenberg, Raunaq Palejwala, Jaclyn Lopez, Christopher Luby, Feyisola Ogunfemi, Vanessa 233-5417. Danielle Porter, Stacey Subbie, Joy Lucey, Jillian Lusk, Lauren Okoro, Michael Paraboschi, Ankit Katherine van Haasteren, Mains, Kirsten Mandala, Emily Patel, Lauren Perrotta, David Katerina Wong. Mankoff, Stacy Marr, Julie Rappaport, Matthew Richers, Grade 11: Robert Bethea, Meurer, Nikki Moses, Martin Alyssa Robak, Sean Robinson, Carlene Bronikowski, Matthew Njoroge, Erin O'Connor, Heather Max Rosenheck, Christina Roth, Gomperts of Westfield earns Ph.D. Capodicasa, Jaclyn Costa, Pasko, Christopher Pflaum, Jennifer Roth, Anthony Saraceno, Jeffrey Pober, Christopher James Scalfaro, Laura Schwahl, Westfield resident Katharine Elizabeth DeCataldo, Jacqueline Sarah Schwartz, Alyssa Shea, Gomperts graduated from Argosy DeJohn, Elise DeVries, Daniel Polhamus, Christopher Rau, I Campus and school notes Deegan, David DeMair, Elizabeth Alyssa Rodriguez, Fiorella Samuel Slaugh, Jennifer Spiegel, University in Chicago last fall with Rotondi, Kyle Rowbotham, Maetal Chloe Sundstrom, Sean a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Elko, Marc Fabiano, Alexandra Fredas, Johanna Ghabour, Rachel Rozenberg, Melissa Rupnarain, Varsolano, Jennifer Villas, Carly *+* and Kathryn Bartholomew of of Architecture. Sean Scott, Alexandra Sebolao, Wells, Derek Wood, Katie Zaleski, Joseph and Jennifer Ascolese of Goor, Karina Gotliboym, Laura Westfield, a senior majoring in *** Henderson, Denise Horn, Nora Michael Sherman, Amanda Bethany Zimmerman. Fanwood were each named to the psychology, were each named to Shukla, Tovi Spero, Lauren dean's list for the fall semester at Tristan Silvano Favro, son of Isack, Rebecca Koransky, Daniel Grade 12: Jeane Adams, Meral the dean's list for the fall semester Mr. and Mrs. Graziano Favro of Spirko, Ian Starker, Megan Swick, Rowan University in Glasslxiro. at Syracuse University's College LaForge, Nora Lacko, Jonathan Akyuz, Ricardo Arocha, Charles Westfield, was named to the Lorenzini, Kelly McManus, Vincent Vicari, Kimberly Bachi, Nicholas Bagan, Kyle Joseph, a health and exercise of Arts and Sciences. Wellinger, Shannon Wildstein, science major, and Jennifer, a psy- dean's list for the fall term at Brooke Price, Jamie Quale, Baker, Nina Baker, Kerolos In addition, Allison Klass of Choate Rosemary Hall in William Rollins, Joanna Arianna Williams, Tiffany Wong, Bernaba, Travis Boff, Kristen chology major, are the children of Westfield, a junior majoring in Lauren Wright, Caleb Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ascolese. Waliingford, Conn. Rosenberg, Justin Rowinsky, Bover, Yiu Wah Cheung, Steven speech communication, was Jeremy Sanders, Mary Shashaty, named to the dean's list at Zimmerman, Jennifer Cooney, Brian Coyle, Therese A number of local middle Michael Sheffield, Brittany Speer, Zimmerman. Cruz, Kathleen Feeley, Ronald A number of Westfield residents Syracuse's College of Visual and school students were named to Erica Stuppler, Michelle Swick, were named to the dean's list for Performing Arts. Grade 10: Colleen Baines, Ferrara, Lauren Fox, Daniel the honor roll at The Pingry Nicole Tanguy, Ryan Thompson, Jennifer Bauer, Sarah Boffa, Granda, Irisa Grimes, Brittany the fall semester at Lehigh Daniel Banker of Scotch School in Bernards, Heather Vitollo, Benjamin Vogel, University in Betlilehem, Pa. Elizabeth Bourchtein, Justine Hessemer, Michael Hessemer, Plains, a first-year student major- They are Marguerite Bonadies Amanda Walker, Brendan Weber. Jeanne Jacob, Jamie Kaye, Daniel They are Adam Gormtey, ing in information management Brown, Courtney Burke, Robert of Fanwood, Grade 7; Brendan Grade 12: Flora Alexander, Burke Jr., Matthew Canfield, Kranz. 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Andre Baruch, Sara Beckerman, Cicalese, Sarah Cohen, Robert And Robert Daurio of Westfield, Grade 8; Adrienne Erica Bloom, Judith Blown, Dawson, Joshua Decker, Caitlin Marionni, Robert Marohey, *** Westfield, a sophomore major- Spiegel of Westfield, Grade 8; and Jessica Cavanagh, Ashley Delaney, Kathryn Devlin, Megan Christa Marvelli, Zachary Erin Quale of Scotch Plains, a ing in architecture, made the William Weldon of Westfield, Cocuzza, Eric Connolly, Alyson Domenick, Caitlin Driscoll, McGuire, Kyla Mendes, Chelsea senior majoring in mathematics, dean's list at Syracuse's School Grade 7. 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MURPHY'S LAW Not Devils talking sweep about baseball Both WHS

THE RECORD-PRESS swim teams The start of spring training, from the first days of soil tossing top B-R for between pitchers and catchers to the arrival of the position players, is always one of those pivotal championship moments of the year that usher the changing of the seasons. THE RECORD-PRESS Spring training is a better sign than any groundhog, Fanner's Westfield High boys swimming Almanac or chubby crowd at the head coach Bruce Johnson expect- health club that winter is fading ed on excruciatingly close battle and that mild, clear days are right with Bridgewater-Raritan in around the corner and summer is Monday's North Jersey Section 2, approaching. Public A final. After all the trades and free Instead the Blue Devils domi- agent signings of the winter, fans nated the Panthers, winning con- have a chance to feel optimistic vincingly 102-68 to complete a sec- about the new looks of their teams tional sweep by Westfield, as the — even Mets fans. It is a chance to girls team also rolled over pore over new lineups and break Bridgewater, winning the title down the fantasy league value of GEORGE PACCIELLO/THE RECORD-PRESS with a 121-49 victory. players, search for ways to poke Stephen Mineo was named the District 11 tournament's Outstanding Wrestler last season and will look to begin his march towards Atlantic Both squads were back in the holes in the cocky attitudes of City with another impressive performance this weekend in Westfleld. pool yesterday competing in the Yankee fans and wait for Ken state semifinals. The girls squad Griffey Jr. to blow out his ACL. took on West Windsor-Plainsboro But a dark shadow has eclipsed 9 South with the winner facing the all that hope, glee, anticipation Vineland-Morris Knolls survivor 2 and excitement this year. With the Wrestlers second season begins p.m. Sunday. The boys squad faced BALCO and steroid scandals sur- Hillsborough, with the winner tak- rounding the opening of spring ing on the Cherry Hill East- training, there has been more talk Raiders eye District 11 three-peat; Devils expect strong showing Vernon winner 3 p.m. Sunday at about grand jury testimony and the College of New Jersey. urine samples in the Yankees club- Competition beings tonight with quarterfi- the season to them." While Johnson may be sur- house than the Portland THE RECORD-PRESS nals scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Semifinals being 10 Westfield can't boast the depth of Scotch a.m. tomorrow with the consolation finals slat- prised with the difference in score, Trailblazers. Plains, and will have to battle through some what doesn't surprise the coach is Instead of OPS and ERA we The end of the high school wrestling calen- ed for 1:30 and the finals scheduled for 3 p.m. injuries, but expects to have a strong showing in dar is quickly approaching, but after three long Seeding was done Wednesday night. its own gym. Rob Mench, the UCT champ at the way the Blue Devils stepped have BALCO — whose designer up once again in mid-February. steroid investigation resulted in months of drilling in the wrestling room and Scotch Plains is the favorite to run away 103 this year and a District 11 runner-up last competing in tournaments and dual meets a with its third straight team championship, with year, is battling through an elbow injury that "I'm surprised by the score, I'm the grand jury testimony of Jason not surprised we swam well," said Giambi, Gary Sheffield and Barry whole new season is about to begin. Scholz hoping to move his entire team through has kept him out of the lineup and will not be at District tournament competition commences to the Region 3 tournament. 100 percent. Johnson. "When you're shaved and Bonds, among others. tapered you expect to swim fast. Instead of talking about hitting this weekend, followed by the region tourna- Seniors Derek Francavilla (125), Eric "I think he should be able to pull it out," said ments next week and the state finals in Atlantic Connolly (140), Andrew Silber (171) and Kurz. "I can't put a number on it, but I don't (Bridgewater) swam the same for the cycle, we were wonder who times they did in December while is doing cycles. City the second weekend in March. Charlie Bachi (189) are all favorites to take think hell be 100 percent." It has been a long, grueling season for the home titles, along with junior Stephen Mineo Tom DelDuca, last year's champ at 140, is we had 30 best swims out of 60 Instead of juiced balls we have wrestlers and the next three weekends will be (130). Marc Fabiano (215), Andrew Loomis battling through a shoulder injury that has had and 10 or 15 more that were real juiced players. as much of a test of physical skill as it mental (heavyweight) and freshman Pat Mineo (135) him in and out of the lineup throughout the sea- close to best times." Instead of talking about a toughness. are also in contention for titles and should son and forced him to miss the county tourna- Heading into the meet catcher taking a slider in the cup, "Every kid is beat up," said Westfield Head advance to the Region 3 tournament. ment. Westfield had clocked slower times we're wondering who is going to be Coach Glen Kurz. "It takes some guts to keep But, after placing 13 of 14 wrestlers in the "We've been hit by the injury bug a little bit," in all three relays, but Monday the peeing into one. going at this time of year. It has been a long sea- top-six at the more difficult Union County said Kurz. "But you gotta go now. There are no Blue Devils won two relays, includ- Instead of celebrating Giambi's son for everybody Everyone is beat up. Some Tournament, Scholz has high hopes for his free rides." ing the meet-opening 200-yard Anna Nicole-esque weight loss, we kids are looking forward to the end of the sea- entire lineup. Dave DeNichilo (103), Sal Gano Lee Tomasso won the 145-pound title last medley relay, as Ryan are raising an eyebrow and ques- son and their spring sports. The kid that is (112), Ronnie Ferrara (119), Pedro Coyt (152) year, but will have to avenge two losses to Bartholomew, Pat Daurio, Sam tioning how a professional athlete going to advance has to have the mental tough- and Yoav NudeU (160) all have shots at advanc- Cranford's Pat Hogan to claim the 152-pound Gurdus and Brandon Cuba fin- could deflate that much during the ness to go out there and be determined not tole t ing with strong tournaments. Scholz also title. Tomasso fell to Hogan in the UCT final ished in 1:43.24. Adding a third off-season. For somebody coming his season end." believes A.J. Watson, who will be replacing and again in a dual meet but will be looking to place finish in the race, Westfield off a knee injury it was probably in led 10-4 and set the tone for the Giambi's best interest to sum But, according to Scotch Plains-Fanwood injured Anthony Ferrante at 145, has the poten- turn it around in Saturday's final. Head Coach John Scholz, the two-time defend- tial to advance. Sam Kramer, at 112 pounds, took second day. down and take the strain off of his With the opening win adding a leg that his bulky build was caus- ing District 11 champions are chomping at the "Maybe I'm being too optimistic," said Scholz. last year and is expecting to improve on that bit to win their third straight title. "But I feel like if they all come out and wrestle finish this year. Andrew Shaffer will be in the boost of adrenaline Chris Heinen ing. We used to laud athletes who (1:49.16) and Josh Schoenfeld would show up at camp in the best "We're pumped up. We like this time of year," their best they can all place in the top-three. hunt for the 160 title. Chris Johnson, who is shape they've been in since college, said Scholz. "We want to win the team title "None of the guys on this team want their also banged up, has a good shot at reaching the (1:49.57) followed up the relay vic- again. This team takes a lot of pride in that." season to end yet. This is just the beginning of 189 final. tory with a 1-2 finish in the 200 especially those who had to sit out freestyle and the Devils never a pivotal World Series game due to looked back. injury. Part of Westfield's magic But, because he testified in the February formula has been the BALCO case, Giambi's weight loss Devils ready for commitment of the athletes to the is suspicious, especially when he high school squad. At a time when claims it is only four pounds but many swimmers are focused more the common opinion of those in on their club commitments, the Tampa is 15 pounds. It forces a Blue Devils put the high school certain amount of speculation — state tournament team first this time of year and are as does Barry Bonds' Mr. Hyde- •yMMELMMMY things we didn't do well against like bulking up over the last 10 able to shave, taper and make the THE RECORD-PKESS Summit. I saw some positive things drops needed to continue their years. that we've been working on — foul annual pursuit of state titles. Bonds, Giambi and Sheffield WESTFIELD — Tuning up for shooting and executing one of our "Our kids are willing to commit will be hounded with questions as the state tournament and looking offenses," said Everly. "If you can to our team to the point where long as the investigation contin- to bounce back from a disappoint- turn a defense over they are going they shave and rest from their club ues, as will several other ballplay- ing loss in the Union County to have a breakdown. That's some- team," said Johnson. "It's been that ers associated with BALCO and Tournament, the Westfield High thing we want to do. way before I was coaching. You the grand jury investigation. boys basketball team posted an ; I don't know who's innocent Westfield fell to Irvington 58-48 know you are part of a tradition and who's guilty but there's only impressive 65-53 win over St. Jan. 20, as Cocozziello scored 16 and you want to keep it going as one way to put to an end all of the Mary's of Elizabeth Tuesday. points but a 20-7 difference in the long as you can. It is pretty spe- speculation — test and test openly. Westfield improved to 14-7 second quarter was too much for cial." Many of the players accused of before taking on Oratory in the the Devils to overcome. The key for While the performance of the using steroids have said they'd be final tune-up yesterday. The Blue Westfield will be avoiding the boys squad may have been a bit of happy to get tested regularly to Devils will host conference-rival turnovers that have been its a surprise, the dominance shown put to an end this controversy. But Irvington in the first round of the Achilles Heel for much of the sea- by the Blue Devils girls team came then the players quickly hide state tournament 4 p.m. Monday, son, sometliing Irvington thrives as little surprise. Westfield had behind their union, who is proba- after falling to the Blue Knights in on. The Knights play tenacious half cruised past Bridgewater in the bly using stricter testing as a bar- the regular season. court man defense and like to first meet of the season and steam- gaining chip with the owners. Tuesday, Westfield gradually extend their pressure with a vari- rolled the Panthers again Monday. Bonds is quoted as saying "they built a comfortable lead, expanding ety of traps. "We kind of expected it," said can test me every day if they a six-point halftimc advantage into "Our nemesis is taking care of Head Coach Jaime Ruszala. "We choose to." a 13-point lead late in the third the basketball and pressure. You beat them in December when we So let's do it. weren't at full strength so we quarter and was able to keep St. have to be able to handle the ball expected to win again (Monday). Major League Baseball has Mary's at arms length throughout against Irvington," said Everly. We were looking to see how fast we steroid testing, but it is confiden- the contest. "Defensively I think we can handle could swim and were hoping to get tial and widely regarded as a joke. Jan Cocozziello led Westfield them fine. It's just a matter of offen- some best swims." The only way to put all of this with 20 points, Terrence Bryant sively not turning the ball over and Amanda Dickson won 200 IM speculation and guessing to a rest dropped in 18 and Joe Korfmacher getting easy shots out of their and get back to concentrating on (2:17.85), 100 free (57.09) and added 10 to pace the Blue Devils. extended pressure. swam on the winning 200 medley how the Yankees are going to "This was a good team coming in "Heading into the first county implode is to institute some relay to lead a dominating per- and I wanted to see where we were game I thought we were sharp, but formance from start to finish for stricter testing where anybody we laid an egg there. We played our who tests positive faces an imme- with them and we did a good job. the Blue Devils. Westfield won diate suspension; that way it We executed well," said Westfield worst game of the season in the nine of the 11 events and three becomes known who is juicing and Head Coach Kevin Everly. "You biggest game of the year for us. times posted 1-2-3 finishes. who is just jelling. have to play games and keep sharp We've improved on some things I 'They are all really pumped The truth needs to be revealed and this was a good game to get us think. Hopefully (against Oratory I up," said Ruszala. "They were so that we can stop accusing sharp." well improve on some more and be excited from the start of the meet potentially innocent players and While always focused on win- ready for Irvington." (Mondny) right to the end. ning the game, there were times Waatfiald (65) Regardless of the score people overlooking others who may be Cocozziello 5-1-7-20. Korimachor 3-0-4- guilty. It will get ugly, but it isn't Tuesday when the Blue Devils 10, Bryant 3-2-6-1B. Blackmort 3-0-4-10. were cheering for each other to the very pretty now. were clearly working on strength- Hearon 0-0-3-3, Power 1-0-0-2. Bottini 1-0-0- very end. The crowd was pumped 2, Hayes 0-0-0-0 Totol»: 16-3-24-65. up and it was really fun. When the smoke settles, we can ening any weaknesses in their St. Mary* (53) finally get back to talking about game, patiently running their half Oglesey 1-O-0-2. Zidnewski 1-0-0-2, "Both the girls and boys teams how pitching wins championships GEORGE PACCIELLO/THE RECORD-PRESS court sets for layups and wide open Fegins 2-1-0-7. Bonds 3-2-3-15. Longo 2-1-1- at Westfield have a tradition of and how the Red Sox, A's, Cubs Eric Hayes and the Westfield High boys basketball team are look- three's. Westfield was also 24-29 8, Lynch 4-0 4-12, Sims 3-0-1-7. Total*: 16-4- being end of the year teams that M3. are tough to beat (in the state tour- and Astros all have better staffs ing to avenge a regular season loss to Irvington with a victory over from the foul line. Waitllald 19 11 18 17- 65 than the Yankees. Blue Knight's In the state tournament Monday. "We were working on some St. Miry • 14 10 15 14-53 nament)." C-2 Record Press February 27,2004

YOUTH SPORTS

WasttakJ -r OavWMi Soar « Htvar* The Weslfielcl "Y" Oewimsri soared to a third Burke, Russell lead SP-F into final place finish at the YMCA Silver Championtfiin held at Gloucester County Institute of Teohnotoey The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Russell 3-0-1-7. Klimowicz 5-0-3-13, Buries 3- Gilliam, Scotch Plains closed to 2, Public B championship Tuesday. Competing against 26 other teams. WestMd High girls basketball team SP-F WRAPUP {M-10, Giooly 3-5*21,0«Cata!y Dorain Bogdanovski, Connor High School for the county cham- Scotch Plains 72, Johnson 33 Patrick's 71-59in front of close to game, taking advantage of the North Jersey Section 2, Public B Jennings, Adam Metz, Colin Terweip, and John pionship. — The top-seeded Raiders cruised 3,000 people at the Dunn Center in Raiders fatigue to go on an 11-4 run. tournament Feb. 18. Taytor. into the semifinals of the Union SOyardftw: MeralAkyuz. S. 27.10 The 11/12 girls kept up Ihe pace gairjerinB With Rahway focused on stop- the quarterfinal round Friday night. Caracter added five blocks, but 100 irm: Heal, H, 58.56 several top-finishes. 12 yr-old Suzanne Lembarg ping leading scorers Hillary County Tournament with a 72-33 Derrick Caracter led Scotch was just 7 for 22 from the field. 200 frM: Newman. H, 2:07.50 had dual wins in the 50 Free and 50 Fry. Klimowicz and Maura Gillooly, win over ninth-seeded Johnson Feb. Plains with 19 points and 18 Scotch Plaint (») 500 trm: Amanda Cameron, S, 5:32 24 . Bettering her previous best by almost 9 seconds. 19. Maura Gillooly led the way for Fuller 4-0-2-14. Caracter 7-0-5-19, Thomas 5- 100 braMt: Miller. H, 1:16.32 Secky Krakora took 2nd in the 200 Free. Jenny Burke and Elizabeth rebounds, Lance Thomas scored 16 10&Under girls Amanda AdsH, Caiflin English, 0-6-16, Johnson 1 -0-0-2, Walker 2-0O-4, Gates 0- 100 By: Morgan Urfcin. S, 1:06.01 DeCataldo scored career-highs, Scotch Plains, burying five three- points and Sean Fuller chipped in IHH). Gilliam 2-0*4, Lockery 0-0-0-0. ToM* 21- Margajx Fleschler, Brooke Sweeny, and tacky dropping 20 and 13 points respec- pointers on her way to scoring a with 14. 2-11-59. 100 bach: Kate Kosnick, S. 1:08.17 Zhang and 10 yr oid Matt Trinkle all had top 10 twt- St Patrick* 23 1613 19-71 200 M: Amanda Cameron, S, 224.16 ishes and helped the Devilfish secure its 3rd place tively and Jenn Russell played a career-high 21 points and tallying St. Patrick's built an 11-point 200 fret ratey: S (Mary Marsan, Kristen Henkels, six rebounds and three steals. Scotch PWn* 15 16 18 10-59 finish. great all-around game, scoring •lead in the third quarter, but the GIRLS SWIMMING Meral Akyuz, Briflany Larkin). 1:51.05 The strength and experience of WeafieWs nine points, grabbing 12 Hillary Klimowicz scored 13 Raiders came storming back. Scotch Plains fell to Montgomery 400 frM ntoy: HolmdeL 4:12.10 older swimmefs added to the team's success. rebounds, handing out 13 assists points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Sparked by the defense of Marteise 200 nwdtey njlay: S (Jiltian Murphy, Mary Larsen. The 13/14 boys, led by Phil Anton, Matthew Scotch Plaint (72) 108-62 in the North Jersey Section Morgan Larkin, Amanda Cameron}. 2:00.49 QutfiekJ, Brian Carr, Brian Corea, Justin Lo, and Nima Saghafi grabbed 8 top 10 finishes. 16 yr- old Dan McGroty placed 2nd in the 200 IM and 4th in the 100 Free. AJyson Goodman, Michell* Jablons, Jasmine Saghaii, and Lauren Winchester were all top placers in the gin's 15/18 division. Weitfietd "V" Synchronized Swkn Team Blue Devils skate to consecutive wins Wirw Regional Companion Sal Esposito scored three goals Korfmacher 0-1-0-3, Bryant 3-1-1-10, Btackmon 1- 40Qfrw ratoy: Bridgewater, 132.60 Oaurio, Dan Chabanov, Andrew Prunes!*). 1:47.58 The Westfield "V Aquaducfcs synchronized and Alex Regeinstreich scored twice WHS WRAPUP 0-1-3, Hearon 0-1-1-4, Power 2-0-3-7. ToWa: 12- 200 madlay ratoy: WHS (Ryan Bartholomew, Pat GIRLS SWIMMING swim senior team look first place in the Eastern 3-1O43 Daurio, Sam Gurdus, Brendan Cuba), 1:43.24 Junior Zone Meet, held February 6-8 in Troy, New as Westfield skated to a 9-4 win over quarter to knock off the Blue Devils Summit 16 8 915-46 Westfield won the section over York. The Aquaducks learn competed against Fequannock Friday. WMtfMd 711 1015-43 Westfield 99, Watchung Hills Bridgewater-Raritan 121-49. See twenty-three teams from all over the northeastern 48-43 in the first round of the Union 71 — Westfield topped Watchung United States, including New York. Maryland and Phil Buonocore, Brent Davis, County Tournament, BOYS SWIMMING Hills in the semifinals of the North related story, Page C-l. Pennsylvania. Greg Speir and Bobby DesPostero Westfield won the section Jersey Section 2, Public A tourna- SO yard fraa: Papay, B. 26.32 Members ol the Westfield Y's senior team are Westfield trailed early, but built 100 fraa: Amanda Dickson, W. 57 09 added a goal each for the Blue Monday with a 102-68 victory over ment Thursday. Jennifer Gagiiotii. Rachel Goor and Jamie Quale a four-point lead late in the fourth 200 fraa: Susanna Fowler, W, 2:06.11 ol Scotch Plains, Brianne Lojo of Wesifield, Devils (5-14-2). Bridgewater-Raritan. See story WartfMd 09, Watching HiH» 71 500 fraa: Swain, B. 5:38.25 quarter before Summit rallied to SO yard fraa: Josh SchoenfeW. WHS, 24.16 Rochelte Ross ol Stalen Island and Emily Terwetp Westfield 3, West Morris 2 — Page C-l. 100 braaat: Jacqueline Delafuente. W. 1 10 75 of PlainfieU. take the lead. The Blue Devils had 100 frM: Pat Daurio, WHS, 53.45 100 fly: Kyle Frasier, W. 1.02.45 Behind two goals from Alex SO yard fr»»: Ryan Bartholomew, W, 22.20 200 fraa: Chris Heinen, WHS. 1:49 67 In addition, other unite of the Westfield "Y" chances late to retake the lead in 100 frat: Josh ScrsoentekJ. W. 51 03 100 back: Becky Fallen, W, 1:05.42 Regeinstreich Westfield defeated 500 fraa: P.J. Harley, WHS, 5:25.77 synchronized swim team competed in duet, trio the final minute, then tie the game, 200 fm: Chris Heinen. WHS. 1:49.16 200 IM: Amanda Dickson. 2:17 85 and solo competitions. 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A recreational therapist from from the Westfield border. weeklong day camp will also be Children's Specialized will super- Drossner, formerly of provided in Weatfield during the vise college students pursuing Dermatology Associates of weeks of Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 9-13. careers working with special needs Westfield, has been practicing gen- children and serve as camp staff. eral and cosmetic dermatology "We think it's important that since 1986. She is a magna cum children with physical and devel- Facilities include cabins, pools, laude graduate of the University opmental disabilities have an nature trails, pond, athletic fields, of Pennsylvania Medical School opportunity to enjoy the summer cafeteria, craft centers, a go cart and completed her dermatology camp experience," said Donna track and a recreational hall. training at Albert Einstein College Provenzano, Children's director of Campers enjoy a wide range of of Medicine in New York, where recreation therapy. "The camping activities including crafts, camp- Top, campers at Children's Specialized Hospital's overnight camp In the Poconos hit the water in she served as chief resident. experience — outdoor activities, fires, special events, fishing, swim- canoes. Below, friends Thomas Long and Marc Cappuccino enjoy a moment together at the camp. Drossner is a member of the New socializing with peers, arts and cul- ming, canoeing and cooperative Jersey State and Union County tural programs — is an important sports. Transportation to the camp An affiliate member of the Medical Societies, the New Jersey part of growing up for all children. is available at a nominal fee. The Robert Wood Johnson Health Dermatologic Society, and the The camp fosters success, friend- cost for camp is $860 per week, and System, Children's Specialized American Society for ships and youth development." financial assistance is available. Hospital is the largest pediatric Dermatologic Surgery. She is on Camp Skycrest is a weeklong Camp Sunshine and Summer rehabilitation hospital in the the medical staff at Overlook overnight camp that is a collabora- Fun Camp are day camps for chil- United States. The hospital pro- Hospital. tive effort with the dren with physical or developmen- vides specialized care for children Drossner treats patients of all Phillipsburg/Easton YMCA. The tal disabilities offered in collabora- with chronic illnesses as well as ages and addresses a wide variety camp, available June 27-July 3 and tion with the Westfield YMCA. evaluation and treatment for com- of skin, hair and nail disorders. July 4-10, is designed for children Camp Sunshine is for children mon childhood developmental con- Much of her work focuses on the aged 6 to 12 and is held in the aged 5 and 6; Summer Fun Camp cerns at 10 sites statewide, includ- diagnosis and treatment of skin Pocono Mountains. is for children aged 7 to 11. ing inpatient hospitals in cancers, acne and cosmetic derma- Campers must be able to follow Campers will participate in Mountainside and Toms River. tology, Drossner offers sclerothera- directions and safety rules with arts and crafts, swim lessons, Children's cares for patients py for leg veins, Botox for wrinkles the supervision of camp coordina- theme weeks, games and sports, from birth to age 21, providing a and excessive sweating, chemical tors. Campers must also be able to and will follow directions and safe- wide array of medical, develop- peels, collagen and laser surgery, shower, toilet, eat and dress with ty rules under proper supervision. mental, educational and rehabili- including Cool Touch laser for minimal supervision. If campers The cost for camp is $300 per tative services. The hospital offers wrinkles and acne scars, as well as require mobility assistance due to week, and financial assistance is centers of excellence in Brain a wide variety of cosmetic prod- the hilly terrain of the campus, a available. Injury, Spinal Cord Dysfunction, ucts to improve aging and sun golf cart is available for trans- For more information on these Educational and Rehabilitation damaged skin. portation; however, campers must camps, call (888)-CHlLDREN Technology, Respiratory Care and Hours are by appointment only. be able to sit and balance safely in (244-5373), ext. 5484. Ambulatory Services. Call (908) 232-6668.

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Wheel CLARK 6 rm«.. JBR. LR, And Take Over Payments From DR. kit.. AfC, W/D w/w carpet, S140O./mo. $750. SSBMW sec. T3Z-3>1-3»2« Drive! j 11M UWmjit I t-Ue-4JMKBMW I Driving Machine CRANFORD- 1BR Walking distance To bu& Itain and 325xi town IMs. \.t> mo sec. Aval. A/\ $910/mo 908- All-Wheel Drive! All The 233-d894 or 919-489-5007 4 dr. 6 c^l. aulo Uans. pwrstrbrks. air. AM/FW CRANFORD- 2 br, 1.5 hath, stereo. CD rnopn'oof alloy whls heated seals Time! priv. deck w/hot tub, $1400. leatherette ml.'MSRP S33.545 Stk #B4-257 inc. hea. »oi-soo-o«oa VIN "PR0SJ96 36 mo closed end lease CRANF0HD • 4 rms, walk to iv 10.000 m.S r. 20c Ifiereafte' S250O cap train, $i.O0O/mo + utils. cost red » $289 1st mopymnu $300 sec dep 1.5 mos security. • Sb25 bank lee' = S3614 Til pymnis $10.404 No pets 90*497-1261 Saturn of Union and Saturn of Green Brook have over 200 vehicles on their lots to dispose of immediately Ttl cost S13.429 Purch opt at lease end $21:133 CBANFOftD - Furnished 1 and all you do is pay one dollar (to make it legal) and then lake over the payments directly from the bank. BR apt 3 rms. 3 fir. in These are brand new Saturn vehicles and over 100 used cars, trucks, vans and Sl'Vs brought here courtesy Victorian home, walk to f?I?. bjj & town, $1000 + of the bank and Saturn of Union and Saturn of Green Brook have been contracted to sell them immediately! sec. Q'l uTits incl. cable, A/C. laundry avail. 3/1. 908-603-0796 ONI DOLLAR IS ALL YOU PAY DOWN TO TAKE CRANFORD - Large apt, renovated, 2 Bar.. 2 fl, cf 2 family, $3275. + utili- SSBMW ties. No pots. 908-272- 2769 ELIZABETH New 3 BR In 2- family house, 2 BA. DW, 330xi w/d fiook-up. central heat All-Wheel Drive! and air. hardwood floors The bank owns these cars, trucks, vans and SI Ys • Saturn of I nion and Saturn of (ircen Brook are the silts 908-355-5887 they have selected to sell them, And remember. THESE ARE NOT BANK REPOS • these are brand new and 4dr,6c>! a'Ljio l^-is. p/.r 5!f brk^seals arAM Ff.t ELIZ.- Elmora Hltla- Spa- stereo CD. moorvool a!lQ> .'.riis. co'd v.eaii'er X32. el Drive! cious 2 BR, near NV bus used vehicles shipped here from around the country made possible by the hunk to dispose of immediately. Dkg. leatne'ini.prem^uiTtpKn.MSPP S-52.620. 3t> 6 cyl, auto trans, pwr.str/brks/seats, air, AM/FM stereo, in-dash CD, Call Jessica 6 9OS.3S3- »B4-351.VIN«Pf)32J55 3Gnoc!osed er.d iease panorama moonroof, alloy whls.cold weather pkg, leather int, premium 3*07 Bring ONE DOLLAR for the bank and bring Saturn of I nion and Saturn of Given Brook your trade. w.'IO.OOO ni /r: 20c inereailo' S25OD cap tost pkg.fog Its, privacy glass, MSRP $39,095, Stk. #B4-99X,VIN #WB20418. red + S389 1st mo pymni • SJOD sec Qep • $525 i «c*l*< to* *t»H 111 rR«n «ith . 42 mo closed end iease w/15,000 mi/yr; .204 thereafter. $3000 cap cost bar.h fee'= S38U Til p.mr.is $14,004 Tti cost Nopots. S17.029 Puich op! at lease end $26,120. red + $444 1st mo pymnt + S450 sec dep + S525 bank fee* = 54419. 908-789-0657IV. NEW & USED CARS, TRUCKS, VANS AND SPORT UTILITIES AVAILABLE... Ttl pymnts $18,648. Ttl cost $22173. Purch opt at lease end $21,893. QARWOOD 2nd fl., 2BR. 2 BA. W/D book-up, con. to |L-feriH...... 'f IS shop/trans.. $13O0/mo. Grand Km ..'» DOWN Lease - utils. 9OS591-5946 Per mo. GARWOOD- 2 fl, 2 family 'I DOWN spacious 2BR. LR. DR.. EIK. Mos. W/D hookup, off ^T. Inezes 'f DOWN parking. SI400neg. ,..'» DOWN '1D0WN 908-789-2649 KBMW GARWOOD 4 rooms tWMto» '1 DOWN available by end of this month. 906-769!802 'I DOWN X53.0 alLLETTKySTCRUNO- •t DOWN With Aggressive Buy & Lease Plans 2BRs, eat-in kit., w/ dish- momnt .... All-Wheel Drive! washer, Ig. LR, W&D, walk train/bus, CAC. carpet, •••*> DOWN ..'I DOWN •Mta Cartel't DOWN 6 C/l ti-Jt'j tr.iriL, pAr strtxks ;pat5 3T, AM FM stereo CD. moonrool alloy whis Md seals cold We'll Have You Driving Your New BMWToday! Sl.doo/mo. t utils.. sac, .'.cjtter pVci lu.ilfui 3'1. pre'ti.jr'i [Xi ioarc ir.j'.e refs. No tea. S0S-6I7- rAr) MSRP"SJ3 0t'Q, Stk. JB-! ilJ \rTN uLU^eCS 5220 3b me ClOSOd end le<35» V.'HS.GOO rm.yr. ^Oc KENILWORTH 4 rm apt.. thereafter S:ICHJQ CDp cu:.l rud - SS39 15! mo BMW NEW CAR WARRANTY mmnt - SS50 s...c def; - %i2b tarr tee" ^ S461J 2nd fir. m priv. home. Til oymrits S'9-10J Ttl cost S?2 929 Pinch opt Q 4 Year*, •>f) 000 miles _.,.... .- . - , .., $950/ rno. + ufils., 1 mo. al lease end Sl.'BSl? sec., avail, immed., no pets. 2675 Route 22 West • Union. NJ 07083 270 Route 22 West • Green Brook. NJ 03312 wtiic^ifve' '.- omes firsi

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Furnished! 90&889-9059 UPRIGHT PIANO Gerhard BOARDHNO Near Clinton 732 394-19W Heint/man. $800 carved LG pastures & matted stalls D0UAR STORE ON UNI M>M >oM Mtd IOM Miles of trails. $34O/mo. MMEUE M*fc . bright, www.twdotarwotfclcom Sp4n*t Pl«to. 9CW-2M-M7S airy, 1 Bft, 2 fir., small, IUIB11 FARM * WKKN Automotive, rxxsehold. w/bencn, v>alnut finish, bath, gsnadmtacficrcte FREISIAN '02 GELDING Lots friendly apt. bldg.. laurvjry LV firewood 1/2 oi full excell. cond.. $600/obo of hair. Best bloodlines mcl,, close to all trans.. cords 90&654-1566 &t*mcre 90&4 64-2156. asking $9,000. $875 + utils., avail, now. 732-38&1581 9 Mclc*n cas? iron oil FENCE Installers, Laborers Registered QM Gelding SCOTCH PLAINS newly oe witn beckert 13y/o 15.1(1. Great be- renovated. 2" floor 2 burner & controls 9 yrs Sub contractor BIO INDOOR FLEA MARKET 1-800-262-3245 RoMHa Catholic H.S. ginner to intermediate family. Sll50/Tio in- ofd. well maintained child or adult. Rides cludes utils. Call 908- Pick up only. 5500/obo LARGE ANTIQUE OAK ROLL Raittan Rd., ROMK* Sal. F«fc. 21*. 9-4 Eng./Westem, no vices, 322-2738 906-964-6217 TOP DESK (Stype) easy loader. Asking UNION 3 Bdr. apt,, very SSOO/obo 732 382-7622 $35O0/OB0 Circle ¥ large, hdwd. floors, big Moving Sat*, sofa & love IBBIBBP IWB WW BBWI saddle also avail. kitchen. 2 full oaths, MW 9*54471 OMXEL HERITAGE DR - 11 seat, computer desk & FANW0OD ftb.Ztr 9-3pm ova*!, now. olrnost new. cnar. 15 spci btcyclo. C/A heat, near oil crotch mahoQ. break- MOVING 89 Farley (off front, double pedestal Nintendo Game Cubo North) Multi Famity. Cribs, mm trans. garage incl. . 732-381-0237 S1600. + util Call 908- Antique DR set. $300 Bak- rocker, ottoman, layette, CAT - Female, blk, spayed, 265-5180. Red scooter (wheel chair) baby equip., furn.. toys, de-clawed. Loves kids and ers rack S150 Lenox Fine HH. No EB, Rain/Shine. China $5-550 picnic in excel cond. other ammals.QUINEA Pitt WESTF1ELD. 1* fir, 3BR, call9O&3471315 Male. 6 mos, w/all ac- 18A LR. DR. EIK. fin. bsml items. 6O 904-241-6478 cess. Both free to good BEDROOM tot 7 ptoc*«. w/lBR • ISA + storage & KFMGfMTOR- S75.. 3 NEW PROVIDENCE 172 home. 90»27t-9027 kitchenette, laundry rm, Black lacquei. good cond. AC'S SlOO/oo. Gas Woodbine Cir. Thursday. DASCHUND Snorthair ar pkg. walk to tram. Asking $5OO. Call 938- Dryer. $100. Washor Fnday & Sat. 2/26-28. 10- 6080110 10-week old male. Had 2 f 1900/mo MM-233-MM 'S75., BR set, inc. chest, 4. Contents of lovely shots and de-worming. Bioyhill Cherryhill Furn, enter desk w/bookcase, night home: LR. DR. BRs. Victo^ Sweet disposition. Cannot ctr. desk/bat. 2 cmr stand, bed w/ twin sz nan marble top tables. keep. Must sell. $400 pieces, vanity desk, jew r,eadboard, da'k fin- jennylyn daybed. wrought tt*35*4151 elry armoire, sofa, chaif & ished wood. $150, BR mmm set. natural wood, cap- iron, crystal, china, silver, Vi. ottoman, rectiner. cof HH, clothing, linens, brc JIJJ WISTTIEID Of f ICE SPACE 3 fee table, 2 end tables, tains bed. w/bookcase bac, tools, tons more. triple diessei */ mirror, fwri headboard, rooms plus half bath, matching chest. $200,, BAHWAV Estate * Garog* FOR MORE Wesffield Professional chest of drawers. 2 end f Sal* 388 Jefferson Ave., Office. $700. per mo. tables, sofa bed, W&D. Df? table w/6 char\ fi on PET SERVICES freezer 732-680-1243 & gass top). S150-, 2 end Fti, & Sot, 2/27 & 2/29. 9 includes heat & central tables & 1 coffee table to 4. Everything must PLEASE SEE OUR air. Call Kay Graanano BR S*\ pecan, very ornate, (iron/glass top). $75. «•- go! FliMINGTON triple dr., armoire. 2 mte M0-9T39 PET DIRECTORY 1700-3500 sf avail, in busy Stands. 2 mirrors 1700/ highway shopping cen- obo. Solid Mapl* Hutch. Siding gkm doora un- it mm IN THE ter 9O6-78M064 $400. 908-241-4737 usod standard size. ALL LIONEL. RYER * OTHER 8R suite Triple dresser 70.5' w « 77' n S25O TRAINS. Top cash pnees pd LIFESTYLES w/mirror, 2pc: entertain OBO Bjy'6i must pick 83046.14671 or 973425 SECTION OF THE Sell those no-longer ment'eu, twin hdbd, night UD- 908-313 6578 1538. MADISON 2 BR. 2 full stand, desk and chair. Sofa & Loveseat, paste! 1AA CASH tar iccorOs, rnggs, toy NEWSPAPER! baths, idea) condition, Colonial maple w/floral D'int exc. cond cars, pez. dolls, teddy used items for $$$$! many extras $1800/mo + accent. $350. matching area rugs & bears, toys 9086546688 utilities 973-377-7052 90S46S-1196 window ireatE^enr & A PMtag TaMa Co*»ctor WOLF HYBRID CUBS PlAlttFIELD a beautiful, re Burgundy Formica DR TaMe pa;nt,ng. $750. 12 mir-Wants to buy old. rods, reels. Both registered parents on cently renovated Victorian w/chrome base. 36~x84" rored cane's. $175 732- lures, catalogs 9O8, 2331654 the premises. Taking de- house. Sleepy Hollow w/laaf plus 4 upholstered 386-6721 posits Ready to go. area. Block to train. Con- chairs, $350. Chandelier ALL ANTIQUES- or older ****** furn. DR sets. BR sets. 1 83/17%. $400 each. venient to shopping. $100. 5 pc King BR set SPA ft HOT TUB COVERS 6O9463-9633 $1250. Contact Tony 90& pc or contents cf house. $350. Kitchen SeI/4 $99 & UP. Cover liters 973, 586-4804 209-3692 chairs $100. $169 88*772 7810 CONTENTS OF CONDO W-272-3029 ALL ANTtqUES & VINTAGE 3 Marrow Lam, Bedmln- ^classified- ROSELLE PARK COUCHES - Huffinon-K. STOVE BRAND NEW FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES •tei. Fri. ft Sat. 2/27 4 4BR, LR. DR. new kit. 2 full GE Spectra Gas Oven, self 2/28, 10-3. stainless baths, lots of closets Couch/loveseat: liorai. 1 PIECE OR ALL steel GE refrigerator wood ood frame $550 clean, sealed burners' CALL 908-322 2SS3 and. Close to train sta- *M/blk glass aoor. fiee/er. painted hoosier, tion. $2200 +sec Avail Couch. Like new. $300 ALLOW** WrttDd j»y $$$$ fa doughbov rta^ed pine dm 3/1 9W-245-1M2 Couch leather. $400 $600. 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ALL POWER plucks, ivsfjts, leather, tilt, cruisi-. p >iats. Silt. cruiH'. c.i>v id. alln;, e/ f00/ model. 4 dr.. A/C. 5 spd., miles. M\#iF531662. I LOADED, 200K HIGHWAY cass. cd. heated seats, monnwol. only wheels, unly 4< />IHI miles. pdl.. pw etc. 108K mi.. MILES. BLACK. GREY IN sT " ' exc. cond. 90*464-2705 TERIOR, GOOD CONDITION 25.NO0 milrs. \lS#U866i:«. $2,200 obo $3,000 CAU 90&464-6300 $16,995 $16,995 $13,995 LEOACY OUTBACK- GMC '87 S15.Ext caD $22,995 St 1,995 , $38S '96- ex. cond.. AWD. auto. 95 red. wfnte. 5 spd. COD. 2003 ACL1A 3.2CL S TYPE 2001 FORD TAURUS 2003 DODGE DAKOTA R/T 2002 CCHEVY TRACKER 2002 NISSAN XTERRA AC. alarm, CD, 101 K mi.. LS axle, cruise. AC 2 Jr. auto. i-T. ps. ph. px flocks, WAGON V-S. extra tah. p s. pl>. p'w. p'liKks. t:!t. 4 dr. au!i>. iir. ps. pK pw, plu-k*. tilt, 4 Jr. 4x1, ,T spJ, p s. pV. p». pli\i $5200, 732-603-7170 showroom cond 1 S3995./OBO Cas 909- p-SeaLv leather tilt, cruik . utJ*. cJ. 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We are looking for an advertising sales professional for a full-time Account Executive position in the Std Equip Incl: auto OD trans, pwr Sid Equip Incl: 5.3L V8. auto OD Irans. pwr WM7 : advertising department of our Std Equip Incl: 2.5L V6. auto OD trans, pwr strng'brks/m(fr/wirtd'locks. cruiso. till, Igis. Opt. trn9.tirks. winaiocks.'mirr. tilt, cruise, deop t/gls AIR. strng/brks, AIR, alum whls. r/def, split r/foldirtg Std Equip Incl: 4200 16. auto OD trans, pwr strnatrks/windiocks/mirrmm, deep t/gls, lilt, cruise, Equip Incl: 53O0 V8. side airbags. 3rd row mats, run Opt Equip Incl bckts. 6 CD player, rr seat audio cntrts, Somerville office. Established seat, AM/FM Stereo. CD, int wip, r/wipAwasher. r/def Opt Equip Incl: side air bags, running boards, brds. lock diff, wol tires, AM/FM Storeo-cass, CD. Bose speakers, aulo AIR, pwr adj seal, stmg whl cntrls, Opt Equip loci: deep t/gls, mats, spare tire cover, Hhr. 8-way pwr seats,dim Ctrl, rr audio ctrls, Onstar, 271 Off Road Pkg, locking J*S93?KT, VIN#36168624. MSRP MSRP S39.510. Incl. $500 Instant Value Coupon. MSRP S39.115. Incl S1500 Instant Value Coupon. candidate will have advertising sales factory rebate. S38.790. Incl. S500 Instanl Value Coupon. experience and strong customer service and organizational skills. WIN A FOR UP TO Mus( be able to work within deadlines. Salary plus commission, excellent benefits, and 401k. FREE STOPIM* I.K Fora confidential interview, call [CAR OR TRUCK! llloll Carol Hladun at 908.575.6734 ON SELECT 2004 MODELS. TO QUALIFIED BUYERS or fax resume to 908.575.6726

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