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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 6, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 14-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Taxes Going Up $1.4 Million Or 8.3 Percent In 2006 Budget By PAUL J. PEYTON police and fire pensions, 105.4 per- $550,000 next year and $950,000 in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cent, or $393,000; Rahway Valley 2008. RVSA is in the midst of a multi- Town officials unveiled a Sewerage Authority, 18.8 percent, or million dollar mandatory upgrade. $33,896,440 municipal budget Tues- $315,000, and group insurance, 9.2 “The finance committee has day night that represents a 4.7 per- percent, or $299,000 over last year. worked extremely hard during the cent, or $1,526,935, increase over Utilities costs, mostly gasoline and months of February and March to last year. The municipal portion of diesel fuel, are up $90,000, or 16.8 come up with a consensus recom- property taxes is going up $1,433,795, percent. mendation,” Councilman Echausse or 8.3 percent, to $19,019,140. Mr. Gildea noted that operational said. Town Administrator Jim Gildea expenses have been reduced 2 per- In terms of revenue, he said state said the owner of a home assessed at cent, or $89,260, this year through aid, at $4.5 million, is flat for the $179,600 will see a $140 increase the elimination of five full-time posi- fourth year in a row. In addition, he over last year to support municipal tions. The committee achieved the said the state is taking a larger portion services. The budget is up 7.46 points, cuts through three retirements or res- of municipal fines. In addition, he with a point equaling $180,000 in ignations and the downgrading of two said last year’s defeat of the school spending, or $20 for the average ho- more positions from full-to part-time budget, impacted on the municipal meowner, he said. The budget will be status. Reduced office costs and capi- budget surplus. The surplus used in formally introduced on Tuesday, April tal purchases also helped lower costs. the budget has dropped this year, $4 18. The town has opted not to hire a million out of a total of $4.7 million, First Ward Councilman and Finance human resources director, which was is down by $305,000. Committee Chairman Peter Echausse approved in last year’s budget. The Mr. Gildea said the town’s surplus said the so-called “budget busters” new position will be considered again equates to two tax points. A tax point account for 95 percent of the total tax in 2007. Councilman Echausse said equals $180,000 in total spending, or hike this year. These statutory ex- funding is provided to hire a town $20, for the average homeowner, he Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader penses are up 14.6 percent, Mr. Gildea planner. said. IN COUNTRY’S SERVICE...Company B and C of the 250th Signal Battalion of the New Jersey National Guard, upon said. These include non-discretion- Councilman Echausse described Property taxes account for 56 per- completing their tour of duty in Iraq and arriving home, are attentive to the praise received from family and state leaders ary hikes for the municipal library, 11 the RVSA budget allotment, which cent of revenue in the proposed 2006 last Saturday at the Westfield Armory. percent, or $205,468, over 2005; Pub- totals $1.9 million this year, as the budget followed by miscellaneous lic Employees Retirement System town’s “800 pound gorilla.” He said revenue, 16 percent, or $5.5 million; (PERS), 138.6 percent, or $58,200; the town will have to pay increases of surplus or fund balance, $4 million, WF BOE Candidates Discuss Redistricting, or 11.80 percent, delinquent taxes, $850,000, or 2.51 percent; and grants, $59,866, or .18 percent. Free Speech And WHS Principal Search On the spending side of the budget, By MEGHAN GILL ating overcrowding at Roosevelt In- ciples of free-speech and open- salaries and wages, which are up Specially Written for The Westfield Leader termediate School. mindedness at the high school, as $461,728, or 2.9 percent, represent WESTFIELD — The Parent- “I hope that we get a solution,” well as the criteria for hiring a re- 47.8 percent, or $16.2 million; statu- Teacher Council sponsored a “Meet said Ms. Cassie, chair of the board’s placement for WHS Principal Dr. tory expenses equal 29.3 percent, or the Candidates” event last Wednes- long-range planning committee and Robert Petix. All of the candidates $9.9 million, and operating expenses day evening featuring the five candi- the Citizens Advisory Committee agreed that free speech is essential at account for 12.9 percent, or $4.4 mil- dates running for the Westfield Board on Enrollment (CACE). She indi- the high school level. lion. Debt service is $1.3 million, or of Education. cated the board will have to con- “(These are) tough shoes to fill,” 3.9 percent of the budget, according The hour-long question and an- sider redistricting. CACE will be Mr.Stokes said regarding the hiring to the budget report. swer session, moderated by the presenting their report to the board of a new principal. “We need to create Salary and wages for municipal Westfield Area League of Women at the end of April. a climate supportive of students, par- employees are up $461,728, or 2.9 Voters, was held at the Westfield High Ms. Clancy said, “Overcrowding is ents and the athletic program,” he percent, over 2005, operating ex- School auditorium. a problem, but we are not talking continued.

Courtesy of Westfield Firefighter Brian Dunlap penses account for 12.9 percent, or The five panelists, Douglas about numbers, we are talking about Ms. Riegel said the survey is avail- FIVE-HOUR BATTLE...Westfield and five other area fire departments battle the $4.4 million Stokes, Beth Cassie, Jesse children.” She said she prefers the able to the public and that the board inferno on Pennsylvania Avenue Tuesday afternoon that completely destroyed the Mayor Andy Skibitsky said he Garfinkel, Jane Clancy and Anne idea of voluntary rather than manda- would be hosting a meeting to dis- split-level home. There were no injuries, and the owner is vacationing in Florida. asked the finance committee “to look Riegel, are competing for three seats tory redistricting. She explained that cuss the screening process at the high at the budget as carefully as possible.” available for three-year terms. Mrs. the CACE, which she is a member of, school. “(We are looking) for a per- “I think this is a very good budget,” he Cassie and Mrs. Riegel are incum- is discussing options. son who is outstanding, who has vi- Garwood School Tax Levy said. “Our state aid is flat, that is actually bents, while Mr. Stokes, Mr. Mr. Garfinkel, a WHS Senior, said sion, and understanding of technol- an increase to us. When the state takes Garfinkel, and Ms. Clancy are chal- the board needs to address this prob- ogy and best practices, someone like more of our municipal fines, that’s an lengers. lem with both long- and short-term Dr. Petix,” she stated. Drops $87,075 to $5.2 Mil. increase to us,” Mayor Skibitsky said. First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana, a Each candidate commenced the solutions. He said redistricting is the The panel was asked about the is- By MARIA WOEHR budget to be returned to the public, question-and-answer-session by giv- best short-term solution, since both sues surrounding the budget, and if Specially Written for The Westfield Leader member of the finance committee, said the BOE couldn’t set aside money as the committee “looked under every rock, ing one-minute statements about their schools have “terrific teachers.” He they have any solutions. The consen- GARWOOD — The Garwood surplus for future years. turned over every stone and did every- candidacies, the important issues and also noted that this would enhance sus was that board members need to Board of Education last Wednesday “It is wonderful that taxes won’t thing we possibly could,” noting the com- attributes they can bring to the board. the experience of students and make consider the needs of the entire com- unanimously approved a $7,408,099 increase this coming year,” said resi- mittee and town officials “didn’t freeze Bonnie Ruggiero, a Scotch Plains new friends. munity. Ms. Clancy pointed out that, budget for the 2006-2007 school year. dent Bruce Paterson. “But I’m al- the operating expenses from 2005; in resident from the League of Women Mr. Stokes, a four-year resident of “60 percent of (Westfield) taxpayers The proposed $5,240,944 tax levy ways thinking ahead. The surplus many cases, we went below 2004 levels.” Voters, posed five questions to the Westfield and father of four children, do not have school–aged children.” would result in a $13 decrease for the looks very high because of the de- He said Westfield is a town “that lacks panelists. These questions were re- said, “the key is not to over- Ms. Cassie explained, “There is a average assessed borough home. regionalization and that creates ques- industry and an important ability for our ceived from members of the Westfield react…Let’s wait until we hear the limit to what we can ask for of the Officials said the budget for the tions concerning taxes later on.” tax base to change or grow.” community. findings from the CACE.” community. We need to be mindful 2006-2007 school year takes into ac- Expenditures to cover the salary of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Her first question related to allevi- Ms. Riegel said the board needs that Westfield is not a homogeneous count an enrollment of 403 students 59 full- and part-time teachers and community input, and that it needs to community.” Ms. Riegel also ex- to attend Washington and Lincoln administrators and the curriculum has wait for the findings of the commit- plained that the budget increase (3.85 School and the 180 students expected increased from $1,814,577 to tee. “We absolutely need to take ac- percent) is “the lowest we have seen to attend Clark’s Arthur L. Johnson $1,913,176. “We are in the final stages WF Superintendent Gives tion about the imbalance of class in a long time. We made cuts.” High School. Garwood has a send- of the teachers’ agreement and used sizes.” This event will be aired on TV 36 receive contract with the Clark Board the numbers both parties agreed on to The next pair of questions posed to until the school board and budget of Education to send high school stu- fix the budget,” said BOE member BOE Budget Q&A at Edison the panel related to the guiding prin- election, Tuesday, April 18. dents to ALJ. James Matheson. By MEGHAN GILL high school levels. Because of money from a recent The BOE did take a few staff cuts Specially Written for The Westfield Leader He said that 876 staff members are settlement from breakup of the former including reducing one teacher posi- WESTFIELD — Superintendent expected in the 2006-2007 academic Engineer Recommends Union County Regional High School tion to part-time, putting a school Dr. William Foley gave district-wide year, and that “as in all school dis- as well as state funding, the Garwood psychologist down to 60 percent at- presentations on the final 2006-2007 trict, major cost is salaries and ben- BOE was able to cut the school tax tendance as well as making cuts in school budget last week. The $75 efits. In Westfield, it makes up 79 Widening Scudder Road levy this year. The local tax levy is support and maintenance staff. million budget was approved by the percent of the budget.” By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Road said, “this is not what was pro- decreasing by $87,075 from last year’s “Any cuts we have made will have board of education, and the series of He continued to explain that attract- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader posed when the engineer sent a sur- $5,328,019 tax levy. an effect,” explained Mr. Murphy said. presentations were held at every ing good teachers is his priority. Since WESTFIELD – During Tuesday veyor out” and marked the center of “We are getting this money from “We will have to reorganize as a re- school in the district. Westfield has “one of the highest start- evening’s Westfield council meeting, the road and delineated 12 feet on de-regionalization and it will end in sult.” Other cuts include all funding Approximately 25 members of the ing salaries, this helps to attract qual- the council made recommendations either side. Ms. Lambrinides ques- three years,” said Julia DePinto Perez, for field trips next year, he said. public attending the presentation on ity teachers.” However, he emphasized on widening Scudder Road, opposed tioned, “why is the centerline not School Business Administrator and Programs for technology and a new March 30 at Edison Middle School that the mid and top range salaries are the Federal Aviation Administration being used? Now the centerline isn’t Board Secretary for Garwood Public technology lab have been added to including Board President Anne not the highest in the state. rerouting, discussed amending the being used and you’re just taking two Schools. “The money has to be used the curriculum as well as programs Riegel, who is up for re-election this Dr. Foley also discussed the issue floor-to-area ratio and heard a pre- feet from property regardless of the for tax relief.” on life skills and conflict resolution. year, and the three challengers, Jane of out-of-district costs for special sentation by Elizabethtown Gas on centerline. Last year this was done on “There is no way we can set aside The budget also supports food ser- Clancy, Jesse Garfinkel and Douglas education students. He explained that replacing old cast-iron mains. a legal, equitable basis looking at the money for after deregionalization vice in the newly built cafeteria. “It is Stokes. the district is responsible for educat- Public Works Committee Chair- historical lines. I strongly object to ends?” asked BOE member Ann still out for bid, but the cost has been Dr. Foley acknowledged that en- ing classified students from age three woman Jo Ann Neylan announced the centerline just willy-nilly being Palmer. “Because it looks like in a anticipated,” Mr. Murphy said. rollment at Roosevelt Intermediate to 21, and that the district pays for that Town Engineer Ken Marsh would thrown out.” couple of years we are going to be Voters will cast ballots on the school School is accelerating more rapidly 104 students’ tuition, transport and put the milling and paving of Scudder Mr. Marsh said he sought to choose hurting.” tax on Tuesday, March 18. Election than Edison, and redistricting is a related services. Road out to bid. The road must meet an option that would have the “least Superintendent of Schools Will- hours will be 2 to 9 p.m. possibility. “I can’t say to taxpayers “The average out-of-district tuition safety specifications, officials said. impact on the most amount of people.” iam Murphy said that due to a state “It important that the community that we have a capacity problem at the cost is $58,000 per student,” he said. Mr. Marsh said the state standard for The town council opposed the Fed- law requiring any revenue over 2 per- vote,” resident Susan Groning said. middle school level. I am hired, not One thousand pupils receive special a road like Scudder is a 28-foot width eral Aviation Administration’s pro- cent of the total appropriations in the “Every vote does count.” elected, to sort out these problems.” education services and that “newer with one-side parking only. He rec- posed Modified and Integrated Air- Dr. Foley said that he and the board in-district programs saved $600,000 ommended at least 24 feet in width – space rerouting proposals. Mayor would give options to parents in the in the first year.” what he called a “safe minimum” – Andy Skibitsky said the town feels district who have children in the Merry Wisler, co-chairman of the causing seven-foot parking lanes and the plan would negatively “affect the middle schools. “If you won’t take it, school budget Parent-Teacher Coun- allowing 10 feet for the passage of quality of life of Union County and that is your choice.” cil task force, concluded the presen- emergency vehicles. A 24-foot width Westfield residents.” The council He explained that expansion costs tation saying, “Someone who is 18 would mean no parking restrictions heard a short presentation by Westfield of Roosevelt to the district would years old was inspired enough to run are needed. Currently, the road is engineer Jerry Feder, chairman of the range from “6 to $8 million” for six for the school board. That is how jagged and, depending on which part Union County Freeholders’ Air Traf- new classrooms, a larger cafeteria good the school district is.” of the cul-de-sac, the widths vary fic Noise Advisory Board. and a new library, which would have Lorre Korecky, coordinator of the from 18 to 23 feet. What the recom- Mr. Feder indicated that the pro- to be presented to the public as a office of school community relations, mendations call for is the cutting of posed plan would abolish noise abate- bond. said “by the end of the school year, two and a half to three feet on each ment procedures at Newark Airport. If there is a budget defeat this year, they (board of education) will have a side. “This is a town right of way. It’s Planes, instead of flying south over Dr. Foley explained that “support pro- decision made about the elementary within a town’s right to establish a non-inhibited industrial areas, would grams will be impacted…if the bud- and intermediate imbalances.” proper road width,” Mr. Marsh said. be directed west over densely popu- get is defeated this year, $1.5 million Ms. Korecky also explained that Andrea Lambrinides of Scudder CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader will be cut, double the amount from “the citizen’s advisory committee on DISTINGUISHED GREETING...New Jersey leaders greet the soldiers returning last year’s defeat.” enrollment met last Wednesday night PAGE INDEX home and their families last Saturday at the Westfield Armory. Pictured above, Dr. Foley proceeded to explain the to finalize their recommendations, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-18 from left to right, are: U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, Congressman Mike budget to the audience, and the im- and are drafting their report of their Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 18 Ferguson, Major General Glenn Rieth, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Assemblyman pact on the elementary, middle and Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Jon Bramnick. Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky is just out of view. findings.” Page 10 Thursday, April 6, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Planning Board POLICE BLOTTER Endorses COAH Ordinance By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL buildings, retail stores, strip malls, Mountainside and released. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader gas stations, factories, storage ware- Wednesday, March 29, Michael Heal- Saturday, April 1, Denis Grier, 41, of WESTFIELD – Unanimously, houses, parking garages, concert halls, ing, 32, of Belleville was arrested follow- Newark was arrested and charged with members of the Westfield Planning television studios, nightclubs, restau- ing a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 and possession of a fraudulent insurance card. charged with driving while intoxicated Grier was stopped for a motor vehicle Board voted Monday evening in fa- rants, libraries, funeral parlors, gym- (DWI) and for being under the influence violation, at which time he allegedly sup- vor of a Council on Affordable Hous- nasiums, museums, pools, schools of a controlled dangerous substance plied police with the fraudulent card. He ing (COAH) ordinance that was pre- from kindergarten through grade 12, (CDS). was processed and released. sented to them from the town council. hospitals, assisted living facilities and Police reported that they were alerted Westfield Council members first discussed hotels. to a person driving erratically and posi- Tuesday, March 28, Pedro Rodriguez, the ordinance, prepared by Town Plan- Houses of worship and develop- tioned themselves to observe the vehicle, 39, of New York City was arrested at ner Blais Brancheau, before passing ments of federal, state, county and at which time the suspect was pulled over Westfield police headquarters on traffic it to members of the planning board municipal governments are exempt and apprehended. warrants from Westfield, for $159.20, for review. from the state obligation. Wednesday, March 29, Jerome Mathis, and East Rutherford, for $116. Rodriguez The ordinance will amend The ordinance also points out that 38, of Scotch Plains was picked up at the was released after posting bail. Maria Woehr for The Westfield Leader Essex County jail on an outstanding war- Wednesday, March 29, Michael Hol- Westfield’s current Land Use Ordi- a developer will not be permitted any DELIBERATING...Garwood Board of Education members last Wednesday rant. The suspect is being held pending a land, 53, of Summit was arrested follow- nance to include new provisions, as increase in floor area ratio or density approve the school budget for next year that results in zero tax increase. court date. ing a motor vehicle stop at Springfield mandated by the New Jersey Council of a building beyond what is already Wednesday, March 29, Jason R. Avenue and Mill Lane and charged with on Affordable Housing (COAH). stated within the town’s zoning regu- Madrey, 21, of Elizabeth was picked up at possession of less than 50 grams of sus- It will require developers to con- lations. the Union Police Department on an out- pected marijuana. He was released on his struct one affordable residential unit In other business, Mulligan Homes, Garfinkel Withdraws; Board standing warrant in the amount of $400. own recognizance. for every eight market-rate residen- LLC, owner of 125 Cedar Street, was The suspect is being held pending a court Friday, March 31, an 18-year-old tial units constructed. granted a minor subdivision with no appearance. Scotch Plains man reported being the Friday, March 31, a patron of a Route victim of a strong-arm robbery while According to the 14-page ordi- variances. The subdivision will allow Approves Appraisal of Elm 22 catering hall reported that upon exiting waiting for a train at 11:42 p.m. at the nance, a market-rate dwelling unit the developer to transfer a one-foot By MEGHAN GILL renovation would include exterior the hall he noticed his vehicle’s windows northside train station. He said three black constitutes housing not restricted to piece of land from one lot to a second Specially Written for The Westfield Leader changes, such as paving, moving a were down. His driver’s side door lock males approached him on the westbound low- and moderate-income house- lot. The second lot will then be subdi- WESTFIELD — At the board of fence behind the school closer to was damaged. According to police, a brief- platform, one of who threatened him with holds. It may be sold at any price vided into two equal lots. education’s Tuesday evening meet- Kehler field and the replacement of case and loose change were reported miss- harm if he did not empty his pockets. The agreed to by a willing seller and buyer. Robert Kraus, attorney for the de- ing, members discussed the possible sidewalks. ing. victim turned over a portable Sony The ordinance also states that any veloper, told planning board mem- Friday, March 31, police were sum- PlayStation, a game compact disc and sale of the school district headquar- Interior building renovations in- moned to a Route 22 theater to remove a $80 in cash, after which the suspects fled development that increases the total bers that it was a very simple case ters at 302 Elm Street. It was also clude replacement of steam boilers, floor area on any non-residential with no variances. He stated that one small bag of suspected marijuana from south on foot. The victim was not injured announced that Jesse Garfinkel, a HVAC, installation of air condition- the floor of the lobby. Police said it is and reported the incident to police. building also must adhere to COAH foot from 117 Cedar Street will be Westfield High School senior and ing, a new electrical system, plus the unknown who dropped it. The bag was The individual who threatened the vic- requirements, according to a formula transferred to 125 Cedar Street to candidate for the board, would with- installation of an elevator and fire submitted to the detective bureau. tim was described as five feet, 11 inches provided. make the latter a 100-foot-wide piece draw his candidacy. alarm system. Friday, March 31, a patron of a Route to six feet, two inches tall, 16 to 18 years These developments include office of land instead of 99 feet wide. He “I am familiar with the mission Ms. Hunnicutt said the board needs 22 catering hall reported that her vehicle old, with a light brown complexion and noted that the 100-foot-wide parcel statement of the district (to prepare to consider the impact on the neigh- was stolen. The victim stated that there wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. A at 125 Cedar Street would then be students to reach their highest poten- borhood parking on Westfield Av- was nothing of value in her car aside from second suspect was said to be five feet, subdivided into two, 50-foot-wide paperwork, credit cards, a check book two inches to five feet, six inches tall, 16 tial and to become productive, ethical enue for meetings. and a purse. The incident is under inves- to 18 years old, weighing 200 to 230 WF Budget lots. and responsible citizens) and I would “If we were to put this building on Planning Board Chairman Vincent tigation. pounds and having a dark complexion. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be a hypocrite if I did not accept the market, we need to know how Scotch Plains He was wearing a black sweatshirt, jeans The councilman said Tax Assessor Ann Wilt stated, “It is a very simple case. admission to Northwestern Univer- much it is worth. Three million dol- Monday, March 27, Gregory and a black baseball cap. The third sus- Switzer told the committee that houses I don’t think we need to hear any sity in the fall,” Mr. Garfinkel stated. lars is not worth it; $4 million, maybe. Deloach, 41, of Newark and Edward pect was only described as a black male. the town is losing to demolition “are testimony.” “But I will continue to attend meet- I am not certain what it would go for; Ward, 39, of East Orange were both Saturday, April 1, Catalina Candela, average or below-average homes that pay Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh ings and defend Dr. Foley,” he said. we could craft a public offering,” Dr. arrested and charged with aggravated 25, of Scotch Plains was arrested at North $10,000 in taxes. The average new home stated that the subdivision approval Mr. Garfinkel said he is planning Foley said. assault after they led police on a motor and Edgewood Avenues and charged with coming on the market at a million dollars would be contingent upon each prop- on majoring in political science with In other business, two new coaches vehicle pursuit. According to police, driving while intoxicated (DWI). She later is creating $18,000 in taxes. So there is an erty having a proper drainage and the possibility of a double major in for football and track and field were Deloach, who was the driver of the was released to a responsible individual. 80 percent tax gain.” grading plan implemented, as well as vehicle, tried to hit a marked police car. Sunday, April 2, Ronald Rendeiro, 31, He said the New Street and Ward- economics. appointed by the board. James Both suspects were turned over to the of Clark was arrested at Central Avenue approval by the board’s site plan re- Jesse confirmed with The Leader DeSarno will be head football coach O’Donnell age-restricted developments view committee of plans for the two South Plainfield Police Department, and Greene Place and charged with DWI. would produce 77 units, which will gen- that he successfully registered be- for the high school, and also teach which initiated the pursuit. He was released to a responsible indi- erate $1 million or more in tax ratables. homes. tween 75 and 100 WHS students. “I physical education starting in Sep- Monday, March 27, a student of Union vidual. The Ward development will accommo- The next planning board meeting is think that the board needs to consider tember. County Vocational-Technical Schools, Sunday, April 2, Jean Keller Ismael, date 35 units and the New Street plan 42. scheduled for Monday, May 1, at 8 p.m. having a student representative on Mr. DeSarno will be paid an annual reported that his cell phone was taken 33, of East Orange was arrested on the board; someone who is chosen by salary of $71,594 plus a stipend of from his unlocked locker. The value of South Avenue in Garwood and charged the students and the board.” $9,480 for the coaching position. “I the phone was approximately $125. with DWI and refusal to submit to Thursday, March 30, Carol chemical testing. He also was wanted Board member Kimberly Rhodes want to thank Gary Kehler. He came Ganczewski, 41, of Scotch Plains was on motor vehicle warrants from was presented a certificate, balloon out of retirement and helped with the arrested and charged possession of crack Irvington, for $752 and Newark, for and flowers upon her departure from selection. I am not knowledgeable cocaine. The cocaine was reportedly found $350, as well as a criminal warrant from the board. “I have mixed emotions. I about football, but I spoke with su- in the suspects front pocket following a Elizabeth, for $250. Ismael was com- am very proud to serve the people of perintendents who are… (Mr. motor vehicle stop. She was processed mitted on default of bail. Westfield…we have the best (teach- DeSarno has the football players) ing) staff in New Jersey, public, pri- work hard and knows how to treat vate and parochial.” kids, too,” Dr. Foley said. A feasibility study was presented Christopher Tafelski will be paid a Westfield Town Council by Alice Hunnicutt, chairwoman of stipend of $4,557 as an additional To have GREAT food, you have to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 have GREAT ingredients. For over 67 the board’s facilities committee, and boys’ freshman track coach. Robert Berman, business administra- A group of concerned parents and lated residential communities, spe- excluding basements and attics with years our customers have relied on us. tor and board secretary. a couple of students attended the cifically in Elizabeth and its adjacent low ceilings, but including attached Based upon the recommendation meeting. Some parents addressed the towns and cities. Mr. Feder estimated garages and cathedral ceilings to get of Superintendent of Schools Dr. board in relation to contract discus- that the planes would fly over a “true reflection on the volume of the WilliamFoley and board attorney Rick sions regarding an Edison Intermedi- Westfield more frequently and “come home.” Kaplow, the board has decided to ate School eighth-grade mathematics here at lower altitudes. It’s a negative Mr. Cockren said that he and Mr. have the 302 Elm Street property teacher. for Union County.” The integrated Gildea went to court on Tuesday and appraised. One parent stated that Anne Bergin airspace alternative plan would cost the New Pointe Realty settlement was The proposal involves the reloca- is an “asset” to the school and should $2.5 billion. finalized. tion of central administration, which not be let go from the district. Code Review and Town Property Elizabethtown Gas representatives includes the superintendent’s and the Another parent, Fred DeFazio, a Committee Chairman Jim Foerst made a presentation to the council assistant superintendent’s offices, cur- volunteer coach, said, “You are not gave a PowerPoint presentation on concerning a rate increase effective riculum department, the business of- listening to me… I am not expecting curtailing over-development. Call- 2010. Director of Governmental Re- fice, human resources, special educa- back and forth comments…We as ing for a policy of “controlled lations Kevin Lynott said that tion, including child study teams, and coaches, educators, voters and par- growth,” the fourth ward council- Elizabethtown Gas filed a petition maintenance to Lincoln School on ents need to teach the kids the right man proposed a manner to curtail with the New Jersey Board of Public Westfield Avenue. things, and ask the kids ‘is this teacher FAR maneuvering. Utilities on April 26, 2005 to estab- Law Offices of Ms. Hunnicutt explained that there getting through to them?’” For example, a 10,000-square-foot lish a pipeline replacement program, are advantages to selling the Elm Street BOE President Anne Riegel con- lot in Westfield can satisfy a 3,200- and wishes to replace 88 miles of Robert G. Stahl, LLC building. She said the property would firmed that the board cannot discuss square-foot home. “Using FAR to its elevated pressure eight-to-12-inch be a tax ratable and that it would give individual employees’ contract status max benefit, I can add between 700 cast-iron mains and related facili- the district additional funds to use for due to board regulations confirmed and 1,200 square feet to the house,” ties. Robert G. Stahl other building upgrades. She con- by Mr. Kaplow. Councilman Foerst said. Through According to Mr. Scacifero, seven Korey Kerscher Sarokin firmed that the sale would only in- “In mid-May, there will be a mo- what he called “technical exclusions, of these miles are in Westfield and Christopher M. Farella clude the building and adjacent park- tion for all teachers who will be re- he said a 10,000-square-foot lot could Elizabethtown will replace these old ing lot, not the Elm Street park. newed in September,” Ms. Riegel told actually hold a 4,400-square-foot cast-iron mains with plastic polyeth- Mr. Berman explained that the es- The Leader. At some point, a teacher house. ylene pipe or steel. Criminal Defense - Federal & State timate to upgrade Lincoln School fa- can request a hearing on the condi- He told The Westfield Leader, “The That cost is estimated at between Civil & Employment Litigation cilities to an office building would be tions of their contract. Ms. Bergin average existing home does not con- $5 and $7 million, he said. In terms DWI & Municipal Court approximately $2.8 million. This was not available for comment. tain the features enumerated in the of an average customer’s monthly zoning ordinance as technical exclu- heating costs, he or she should ex- sions. However, the new develop- pect an additional $0.46/a month for 220 St. Paul Street, ments are able, when starting from the three-year project. Elizabethtown Westfield, NJ 07090 scratch, to take full advantage of this touted the need for new mains in 908-301-9001 ability to add volume.” order to “increase integrity and reli- The councilman’s committee is rec- ability of a system,” which dates www.stahlesq.com [email protected] ommending changing the definition back to the late 1800s in some in- of FAR from habitable to gross FAR, stances.

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, April 6, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 14-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FW Municipal Tax Jumping Due to Sewers, Pensions, Library By TED RITTER erage of $200 (over last year to sup- in those areas, so that’s going to help Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times port municipal services excluding us.” FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen county and school taxes). While Mayor Mahr emphasizes that Mahr and the borough council are Although officials emphasize that extraordinary aid is an option of last now in a “hurry up and wait” mode the introduced spending plan is ex- resort, she also pointed out that, in with respect to the municipal budget pected to be a lot different in its addition to shared services, the bor- that was introduced last month. adopted form, they report that they ough is trying its best to minimize The budget proposal, as introduced successfully met a March 30 dead- property taxes by employing part- March 22, totals nearly $7.7 million line for applying for the state’s “ex- time employees, successfully apply- which is $90,101 over last year, with traordinary municipal aid” program. ing for grant money and effectively the tax levy proposed at $4,591,785 This same program, designed to pro- realizing a local tax collection rate of which is $557,842 or 13 percent over vide local property tax relief, poured about 99 percent. 2005. Fanwood would be pay an av- $250,000 into Fanwood’s budget two “And we’re still having budget years ago, and officials hope to get problems, which makes us a good even more this time around. candidate for relief,” said Mayor “We’ll be having ongoing conver- Mahr. sations regarding the municipal bud- Mayor Mahr said Fanwood’s bud- get, kind of playing out different get situation is similar to what other scenarios…if we get it (the state aid) communities are facing in terms of all, if we get nothing,” said Mayor “non-controlled” expenses, which Maria Woehr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mahr. “We applied for the entire account for about 36 percent of the BOE CANDIDATES...Last Thursday, candidates seeking a seat on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education answer amount of the increase over last year’s borough’s currently proposed bud- questions and provide their views. Pictured, from left to right, are: Linda Nelson, Thomas Russo, Trip Whitehouse, John budget,” the mayor said, putting the get. Kubie, George Gowen, Betty Ann Woerner and David Gorbunoff. total figure in the range of about “We really saw some budget line $500,000. items that were causing a tremendous Fanwood’s Chief Financial Officer amount of pain,” Mayor Mahr said. Fred Tomkins and other borough of- She cites pension costs that are up Candidates Discuss Qualifications, ficials are cautiously optimistic about about 40 percent, and adds that the getting the aid. state’s library funding mandate is up “Fanwood has been very success- significantly. In addition, utility bills Enrollment and BOE Money Needs ful in getting state aid. One of the have skyrocketed, sewer rates are up reasons being is that we’re kind of nearly 25 percent, and policed over- By MARIA WOEHR will, however, appear on election bal- killing our seniors. Once a senior Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Michael Pollack for The Times following the recipe that the state time expenses are way up because the lots. moves out, a family with more kids SEMPER FI...First Sergeant puts out,” said Mr. Tomkins. “Par- borough is currently short three offic- SCOTCH PLAINS — Candidates When asked, Mr. Gorbunoff noted moves in and it increases school en- Meisinger of the Second Battalion ticularly because we do a lot of shared ers. running for the Scotch Plains- he has been a resident of Scotch Plains rollment, and these increases in en- Marine Division talks to students at services with Scotch Plains and the “Fanwood’s budget is so lean, and Fanwood Board of Education at a for 14 years and has three children in rollment demand more money from Park Middle School on experiences of board of education; we think we’re Fanwood operates very conserva- Candidates’ Night last Thursday an- the school system. “I have experience taxes,” Mr. Gowen said. marines serving in the Middle East. doing as much as anybody, anywhere tively to begin with,” the mayor said. swered questions posed to them by with state, school, and operations When asked about how many meet- “And when you have these (line item) the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) management,” he said. Mr. Gorbunoff ings he has attended this year, Mr. issues that come in, they really punch and members of the audience. Bar- also noted that he has coached the Y’s Gowen said he watched the meetings Fanwood Board Passes a hole right in us.” bara Cronenberger-Meyer, past presi- Girl’s basketball team in Brooklyn, on television. “To be in the same Borough officials do not expect dent of the PTA, moderated the event. was on the Wesley Hall Board of room with others is to be in the same final word on whether or not Fanwood Candidates presented their qualifica- Directors, has participated in the PTA room with others.” COAH Affordable Housing will receive the municipal aid until tions, goals and opinions. and has volunteered at the local li- Mr. Kubie has lived in Scotch Plains By DEBORAH MADISON ments by developers, in lieu of con- late June or early July. A public hear- There are seven candidates run- brary. “I became involved as a parent since 1992 and has one daughter in Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times struction, can go toward these reha- ing and budget adoption meeting has ning for three seats on the board. and want to run to continue my in- the high school. He said that he has FANWOOD — The borough’s Fair bilitation costs. been scheduled for Saturday, July 11. Candidates David Gorbunoff, George volvement in the community,” he said. attended eight BOE meetings this Share Housing Plan resolution was Any substandard or below code In the meantime, the mayor said Gowen and John Kubie are compet- Mr. Gorbunoff said he has attended year. He said he considers himself a adopted by the planning and zoning rental units, occupied by low- to mod- “we’ll wait, we’ll listen to what’s ing with incumbent members BOE several BOE meetings and that fund- “technology nerd” and that he has set board of adjustment at their regular erate-income occupants can qualify going on in Trenton…and by then President Linda Nelson, BOE Vice ing is the main issue on his agenda. up Internet access for the school dis- meeting on March 30. The plan will for the rehabilitation funding. The we’ll have a better handle on all the President Thomas Russo, and board “We should be as efficient as we can trict – and, if elected, would like to now be sent to the borough council unit must remain affordable to low- different scenarios. If we end up get- members Trip Whitehouse and Betty be,” he said. “We have to be out there chair the board’s curriculum commit- for their adoption before being sub- and moderate-income families for a ting nothing (in state aid), then we’d Ann Woerner. An eighth candidate, looking at alternative funds.” tee. mitted to the state’s Council on Af- minimum of eight years. The bor- have a lot that we’d have to take a hard Julius Shapiro, has withdrawn for Mr. Gowen, in television advertis- “I’m running because I would like fordable Housing (COAH) for their ough would advertise this program to look at,” said Mayor Mahr. health reasons. Mr. Shapiro’s name ing, said he has been open about to extend my commitment for educa- approval. property owners who qualify. These ushering new ideas into the board of tion, excellence in technology, and Several planning board members units may or may not actually exist, education and also cautioned voters teachers’ instruction,” Mr. Kubie said. expressed their reluctance to approve but the borough must make these Youth Sports Press for More about only voting for incumbents. “I “I would like to see the board focus the plan, stating that they disagreed funds available to a minimum of 10 understand a misconception has taken on innovation and would like to see a with the state’s mandatory COAH, units, if they exist, Mr. Slachetka place,” he explained concerning edi- school that changes at a rapid rate.” Mount Laurel obligations. explained. Field Turf, Space and Lights torials he had previously written. Mr. Kubie proposed that eventu- Planning Board Consultant Stan By approving the plan and receiv- By FRED T. ROSSI his league’s numbers to “explode” “When I meant I was going to take off ally every child in the district should Slachetka reviewed the new, round ing COAH certification, the borough Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times next fall given the publicity and me- the gloves, I did not mean that I would have a laptop to keep up with the three COAH obligations for the board. can avoid a builder’s remedy lawsuit. SCOTCH PLAINS — A fad on dia coverage expected this summer. be at odds with the board, I only technology education expectations. Rounds one and two were required Additionally, a growth share ordi- college campuses back in the 1950s “It’s going to be staggering,” he meant that I mean to get in touch with He listed contract negotiations as the from 1989 to 1999, while round three nance would require the borough to involved seeing how many students told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood the hard issues.” He described the key pressing goal. “We should set up a rules came out in December of 2004, provide one unit of affordable hous- could be stuffed into a phone booth. Times, predicting that “more kids are issues as “money, money and money.” long-range plan and strategic goals retroactive to 1999, Mr. Slachetka ing for every eight new units devel- While not exactly the same, and not going to want to play soccer” come “We cannot continue to tax our with the community when looking explained. oped and one unit for every 25 new as much fun, the youth baseball and September. community at the rate we are. We are CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Slachetka reported that 17 bed- jobs, calculated by commercial square soccer leagues in Scotch Plains and His rosters are so swelled, and the rooms in four, existing group homes, footage developed. The obligation can Fanwood are facing a somewhat simi- number of available fields so limited, located in the Borough, plus three change depending on growth and de- lar situation: how to fit a few thou- that “we’re truly at the point where SP Municipal Budget to be units designated to new developments, velopment, Mr. Slachetka pointed out. sand young athletes onto a limited we’re contemplating limiting” regis- satisfied 20 of the Borough’s 13 re- Board member Andrew McDonald number of soccer fields and baseball tration in some way, Mr. Fawcett said. quired units for affordable housing, expressed his opinion regarding the diamonds. “But no one wants to turn kids away.” About $22 Mil. this Year giving the Borough a surplus of seven COAH obligation, stating, “The Officials from both the youth base- Rick Sands, president of the Scotch By FRED T. ROSSI higher than last year’s budget. Town- units. COAH would have to make the whole thing is a fraud. It started out to ball and soccer leagues said they have Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ship officials said much of this year’s final determination however, as to assist minorities who couldn’t get experienced explosive growth, with League Association, faces a similar SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- increase is due to higher mandated whether those group home bedrooms housing, but it has morphed into some- nearly 1,000 kids playing baseball problem as the baseball season gets ship council will introduce the 2006 costs, such as nearly $375,000 in con- qualified. Mr. Slachetka explained thing that has absolutely nothing to this year and 2,000 kids playing soc- underway this weekend. “We have a budget next Tuesday with the mu- tributions to the state’s police and fire that the new COAH formula for cal- do with poor people now. It is an cer. The presidents of both leagues real shortage” of playing fields, he nicipal portion of property taxes ex- retirement system, about double the culating a municipality’s obligation environmental disaster and serves no expect those numbers to keep grow- told The Times, saying that “it’s a pected to increase by about 4.5 per- 2005 level; $83,000 in contributions was based on projected growth over useful purpose.” ing. With professional soccer’s World really difficult task” trying to sched- cent – being offset by the strength of to the state’s public employees retire- the next 10 years. He advised the board to pass a Cup set for June and July, Jim Fawcett, ule not only games for the more than the surplus and with improved invest- ment system; nearly $1 million in COAH has also calculated, by cen- resolution calling for the council to president of the Scotch Plains- 70 teams in the league but also prac- ment yields. The municipal portion fees to the Rahway Valley Sewerage sus data, that 10 low-income, rental- request a repeal of the entire COAH Fanwood Soccer Association, expects CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of the property tax is about 17.5 per- Authority; an additional $121,702 in property units in the borough must be process. Councilman Bruce Walsh cent of the total, the county portion is debt service, an additional $235,923 slated for rehabilitation. Public mon- agreed, stating that COAH has about 17.5 percent and the school for group health insurance premiums ies approximating $10,000 per unit morphed into a giant that no longer FW Council Approves system is the remainder. and an extra $45,000 for gasoline are required to be made available to serves its original purpose. Board The $22 million spending plan, expenses associated with the recent property owners whose properties Chairman Gregory Cummings con- which the council has spent the past spike in energy costs. meet certain qualifications. If no prop- curred that the lofty goals set by COAH Housing Plan two months reviewing, is slightly While these and other costs have erty owners came forward, then the COAH were never achieved. Board By TED RITTER “We probably have a credit (of more more than $1 million, or 5 percent, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 borough’s obligation would still have member Matthew Glennon went on Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times affordable housing units than re- been met, Mr. Slachetka added. Pay- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 FANWOOD – Following adoption quired), but at this point we don’t by the Fanwood Planning and Zoning know what that credit is because Board of Adjustment last month (see COAH still has to formally approve related article), Mayor Colleen Mahr the plan,” said Mayor Mahr. and the borough council unanimously In other business, Chief Financial approved Fanwood’s Fair Share Hous- Officer Fred Tomkins reported that ing Plan Tuesday night. the borough has been approved for The decision came at a special inclusion in an annual general obli- meeting of the mayor and council gation lease revenue bonds program prior to the governing body’s regular offered by the Union County Im- monthly agenda meeting at Borough provement Authority. Hall. Pending formal approval by the Plans for “Fair Share Housing” are mayor and council (expected at their required by the state’s Council on regular April 11 meeting), this pro- Affordable Housing (COAH). The gram would allow the borough to intention is to ensure that municipali- lease, and eventually own, capital ties designate a number (determined equipment separate from the general Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times by a formula) of residential units as budget. TAKE A DARE...Each year, the Scotch Plains Police DARE Officers hold a poster “affordable housing” for low- or Mr. Tomkins stated that the bor- contest. About 20 fifth-grade winners will be treated to a day at the Union County moderate-income residents. ough would be able to finance two Police Academy with SWAT teams, mounted police, bomb squad and K-9’s. This Mayor Mahr said the newly-ap- police cars, a construction code ve- year’s theme for was “Freedom...What does it meant to you?” All posters will be sent to the troops in Iraq. On Tuesday, Marines from the Picatinny Arsenal visited Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times proved plan was to be hand-delivered hicle, a street sweeper, a motorized the students at Park Middle School to accept the posters and talk to the students. PLENTY OF ATTENTION...Paris Mercurio of Scotch Plains receives hugs from to COAH in time to meet this week’s painting machine, a snowplow at- dignitaries Saturday as troops from the 250th Signal Battalion are welcomed submission deadline. The mayor tachment, a heavy-duty hydraulic cot PAGE INDEX home from Iraq at ceremonies in the Westfield Armory. Her mother is Lisa and stated that the borough has satisfied, for the rescue squad and miscella- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-18 her father is Warrant Officer Michael Mercurio. Pictured, from left to right, are: Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 18 U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, Major General Glenn Rieth, Congressman Mike or possibly even exceeded, COAH’s neous police equipment. Ferguson, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Mrs. Mercurio (far right). mandatory requirements. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, April 6, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BOE Candidates POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 toward the future.” the number one issue especially in Mr. Whitehouse has lived in Scotch dealing with programs for the Mountainside Saturday, April 1, Denis Grier, 41, of Plains for 20 years, served a full, three- district’s curriculum. “We are at the Wednesday, March 29, Michael Heal- Newark was arrested and charged with term before losing a bid for reelection point where new programs are go- ing, 32, of Belleville was arrested follow- possession of a fraudulent insurance card. ing a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 and Grier was stopped for a motor vehicle last year. He was named by the board ing to interfere with existing pro- charged with driving while intoxicated violation, at which time he allegedly sup- last September to fill the vacancy left grams,” he said. (DWI) and for being under the influence plied police with the fraudulent card. He by the resignation of Mr. Porter. He is Mr. Russo has served on the board of a controlled dangerous substance was processed and released. currently facilities committee chair- for nine years, two of those years as (CDS). Westfield man. He has volunteered time coach- vice president. He said he considered Police reported that they were alerted Tuesday, March 28, Pedro Rodriguez, ing tee-ball, youth soccer, hockey, and retirement from the board but de- to a person driving erratically and posi- 39, of New York City was arrested at chaperoning Friday’s Place. cided to stick with it. Mr. Russo, who tioned themselves to observe the vehicle, Westfield police headquarters on traffic “I believe our district is strong and is the policy committee chairman, is at which time the suspect was pulled over warrants from Westfield, for $159.20, well run,” he stated. “Nothing pre- running for the seat of one year re- and apprehended. and East Rutherford, for $116. Rodriguez Wednesday, March 29, Jerome Mathis, was released after posting bail. pares you for the board service. It maining on Mr. Porter’s term. 38, of Scotch Plains was picked up at the Wednesday, March 29, Michael Hol- takes a lot of time and dedication to Mr. Russo said he is an active mem- Essex County jail on an outstanding war- land, 53, of Summit was arrested follow- see it through.” ber of the Scotch Plains community, Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rant. The suspect is being held pending a ing a motor vehicle stop at Springfield Mr. Whitehouse said money is that he has been a previous president IN COUNTRY’S SERVICE...Company B and C of the 250th Signal Battalion of court date. Avenue and Mill Lane and charged with of the Rotary Club, a member of the the New Jersey National Guard, upon completing their tour of duty in Iraq and Wednesday, March 29, Jason R. possession of less than 50 grams of sus- Jaycees; participates in the car show arriving home, are attentive to the praise received from family and state leaders Madrey, 21, of Elizabeth was picked up at pected marijuana. He was released on his and is a baseball coach. Mr. Russo last Saturday at the Westfield Armory. the Union Police Department on an out- own recognizance. SP Taxes said he has also been working to standing warrant in the amount of $400. Friday, March 31, an 18-year-old The suspect is being held pending a court Scotch Plains man reported being the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 resolve teacher negotiations and wants Final Public Session Outlines appearance. victim of a strong-arm robbery while been increasing in recent years, state to see the negotiations through to a Friday, March 31, a patron of a Route 22 waiting for a train at 11:42 p.m. at the aid has been essentially flat. For a contract settlement. catering hall reported that upon exiting the northside train station. He said three black third straight year, Scotch Plains will “Joining this board is like jumping FW TDR Timing and Goals hall he noticed his vehicle’s windows were males approached him on the westbound receive $3.127 million from Trenton, on a moving train,” he said. “I hope down. His driver’s side door lock was platform, one of who threatened him with a figure that represents slightly more my presence on the board this year By DEBORAH MADISON to encourage both redevelopment and his- damaged. According to police, a briefcase harm if he did not empty his pockets. The than 14 percent of township revenues. has made a difference.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times toric preservation. and loose change were reported missing. victim turned over a portable Sony Ten years ago, state aid constituted Enrollment is the main concern for Alternatives to ensuring historic pres- Friday, March 31, police were sum- PlayStation, a game compact disc and nearly 20 percent of township rev- Mr. Russo. He said increasing enroll- FANWOOD — The third and final ervation are not as desirable, Mr. Slachetka moned to a Route 22 theater to remove a $80 in cash, after which the suspects fled enue, officials said. ment has threatened class size. “We community visioning session, discussing pointed out, such as mandating regula- small bag of suspected marijuana from south on foot. The victim was not injured the Transfer of Development Rights tory controls. Mayor Colleen Mahr said the floor of the lobby. Police said it is and reported the incident to police. According to figures provided by need a long-term plan to find space (TDR) program, was held at Forest Road that several historic properties have al- unknown who dropped it. The bag was The individual who threatened the vic- Township Manager Thomas Atkins, for our increasing population of stu- Park’s recreation building on March 30. ready been demolished because the bor- submitted to the detective bureau. tim was described as five feet, 11 inches state aid to Scotch Plains has in- dents and every year it becomes more It was attended by more than 45 Fanwood ough did not have any prevention mea- Friday, March 31, a patron of a Route to six feet, two inches tall, 16 to 18 years creased a total of 8 percent in the past challenging to create a budget that residents and business owners. sures in place. Mayor Mahr emphasized 22 catering hall reported that her vehicle old, with a light brown complexion and 10 years, which equals an average supports tighter class size.” Organized by the Department of Smart that the TDR program did not include any was stolen. The victim stated that there wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. A annual increase during that period of Ms. Nelson said she moved to Growth, a division of the New Jersey plans to invoke eminent domain and that was nothing of value in her car aside from second suspect was said to be five feet, just 0.8 percent. Scotch Plains for its educational repu- Department of Community Affairs, in the TDR program was completely volun- paperwork, credit cards, a check book two inches to five feet, six inches tall, 16 At the council’s conference meet- tation. She has two sons and spent 12 conjunction with the borough council, tary. and a purse. The incident is under inves- to 18 years old, weighing 200 to 230 ing on Tuesday, Mayor Martin Marks years as a participant at BOE meet- the agenda of this meeting was to discuss TDR restrictions can be variable and tigation. pounds and having a dark complexion. the next steps in implementing the TDR specific to each piece of property and will Scotch Plains He was wearing a black sweatshirt, jeans said that if state aid had been adjusted ings before running for the board. program and a summation of information be an easement sold with the house, offi- Monday, March 27, Gregory Deloach and a black baseball cap. The third sus- over the past decade to keep pace She has served on the board for six gathered at previous meetings. cials explained. An example might be of Newark and Edward Ward, 39, of East pect was only described as a black male. with the inflation rate, “we’d have years and has chaired every board Several consultants from the Office of that construction to the façade of a house Orange were both arrested and charged Saturday, April 1, Catalina Candela, been freezing taxes [this year], if not committee except facilities. Smart Growth were on hand to answer must be historically-accurate, while addi- with aggravated assault after they led 25, of Scotch Plains was arrested at North reducing them.” He reiterated com- “I do wish I had done it sooner,” she questions regarding the program. Con- tions to the rear would not necessarily police on a motor vehicle pursuit. Ac- and Edgewood Avenues and charged with ments he made last month that the said. “It is a great way to grow per- sultants for the TDR program were paid carry restrictions. Additional funds will cording to police, Deloach, who was the driving while intoxicated (DWI). She later state aid freeze was, “in essence, a sonally. We are currently a very young for through a $160,000 grant from the be made available to homeowners to re- driver of the vehicle, tried to hit a marked was released to a responsible individual. direct property tax hike.” board and I want to train young lead- New Jersey Department of Community store and preserve the historical integrity police car. Both suspects were turned Sunday, April 2, Ronald Rendeiro, 31, In a memorandum to the council, ers and finish our teacher negotia- Affairs. of their homes, through the TDR pro- over to the South Plainfield Police De- of Clark was arrested at Central Avenue As explained by professional planning gram. partment, which initiated the pursuit. and Greene Place and charged with DWI. Mr. Atkins said he would not be sur- tions.” Ms. Nelson also serves as a consultant Stan Slachetka, TDR is the The goal in the receiving zone is to Monday, March 27, a student of Union He was released to a responsible indi- prised if other towns in the area, such delegate to the New Jersey Education transfer of development potential from maximize development potential while County Vocational-Technical Schools, vidual. as Westfield, Cranford, Summit, Association. one piece of property to another. A TDR insuring that overdevelopment is con- reported that his cell phone was taken Sunday, April 2, Jean Keller Ismael, Millburn, Mountainside, New Provi- Ms. Woerner, who is completing program permits developers, in a receiv- trolled, Mr. Slachetka said. Some of the from his unlocked locker. The value of 33, of East Orange was arrested on dence, Berkeley Heights, Watchung, her first term on the board, said she ing zone, to purchase TDR credits from development preferences and restrictions the phone was approximately $125. South Avenue in Garwood and charged Warren and Bedminster, are facing first ran for the BOE to be active in property owners in a sending zone. Prop- enumerated by residents and business Thursday, March 30, Carol with DWI and refusal to submit to similar problems related to frozen her two sons’ education. The candi- erty owners in the sending zone agree to owners included: no high rise buildings; Ganczewski, 41, of Scotch Plains was chemical testing. He also was wanted state aid levels and the impact of that date said over the past two years on place certain development restrictions on no garden apartments; no more nail sa- arrested and charged with possession of on motor vehicle warrants from freeze on local budgets. the board she has been learning a lot their properties in order to preserve the lons, fast food restaurants or gas stations; crack cocaine. The cocaine was report- Irvington, for $752 and Newark, for properties’ historical integrity. a cap on residential units in order to limit edly found in the suspects front pocket $350, as well as a criminal warrant from He said the message from the state of material and now feels she can The property developers in the receiv- the burden on the school system, and a following a motor vehicle stop. She was Elizabeth, for $250. Ismael was com- government over the past decade “is better contribute to board with bal- ing zone are afforded certain develop- general preference for making the area processed and released. mitted on default of bail. clear to me,” namely that “nicer subur- anced views on board issues. ment incentives for purchasing the cred- more pedestrian friendly with improve- ban communities — you are on your “I want one thing only, to work for its. The precise incentives for each prop- ments in traffic control. own. Don’t expect us in Trenton to my school district,” she said. Ms. erty owner are still being worked out by A nicer, newer grocery store, a drug give you what you and your residents Woerner also agreed that the major the borough and the Office of Smart store, affordable senior housing and a Youth Sports Fields are entitled to. We have other priorities issue on the table is money. “Money Growth. Mr. Slachetka said that they ex- “nice” bar were some of the other prefer- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 like the urban areas and those commu- is an issue because of our enrollment pect to have those details finalized by ences listed by residents. tice sessions. from the winter weather. “Is turf a means nities that have special problems that and the flat state funds,” she stated. April. Fanwood was one of five municipali- There will be a Fanwood Business and ties in New Jersey selected to participate “We’re struggling to get kids on the to extend playing time? Absolutely. Are require extraordinary aid.” The school and budget election will Professional Association meeting on in the TDR program. It is the only munici- field,” he said, adding that sometimes lighted fields a means to extend playing Mr. Atkins stated that “the property be held from 2 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Tuesday, April 18, and another public pality to consider implementing the TDR team managers are taking days off from time? Absolutely.” tax crisis just keeps getting worse April 18. meeting on Thursday, April 27, to share plan to preserve an historic district. The their jobs in order to hold an after- Mr. Sands of the baseball league each year.” more details with the public. other four municipalities are utilizing the school practice. agreed. The league owns Booth Field, The council expects to hold a pub- Mr. Slachetka explained that the bor- TDR program to preserve open space and One common problem for both adjacent to Route 22, but has to vie for lic hearing and then vote on the 2006 FW Council ough would act as the administrative farmlands. leagues is the lack of lighted fields in playing time at other fields in Scotch municipal budget at its Tuesday, May agency, matching up sellers and buyers of More information about the TDR pro- Scotch Plains, although it appears that Plains and Fanwood that are controlled 9 meeting. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the TDR credits. A real estate market gram can be found on the borough’s the fields at the Union County Voca- by the local governments or the board He said it would initially cost about analysis will be completed by May, which website at: www.visitFanwood.com. tional-Technical Schools on Raritan of education. He said a major problem will calculate the exact value of a TDR Road, which are being renovated, will is the lack of 90-foot baseball fields for $12,000 for the borough to enter into credit. It is hoped the entire plan will the financing program, with an inter- eventually be lit, thus expanding the older players. Currently, those sized beready to submit to the state for endorse- times during which they can be used. field are found only at the high school est rate of between 3.5 and 4.2 per- ment by the summer. COAH There is also a proposal to develop and Park Middle School as well as cent over a period of several years. The borough council will then vote to new turf fields, which would be lighted, Forest Road Park in Fanwood. “The cost (of financing the equip- adopt an ordinance, incorporating the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at Brookside Park on Hetfield Avenue. The field project at the vo-tech school ment) is considerably less than any- TDR program into the master plan, and record noting that voting to approve will result in a 90-foot field that is lit, then implementation of the program can A group of neighborhood residents have thing we could possibly do on our the plan was not an endorsement. formed a group to oppose the plan. meaning games for older baseball play- www.goleader.com/subscribe own,” noted Mr. Tomkins. begin. Mr. Slachetka said he expects this process to be ready to implement by the A divided board passed a motion ap- Mr. Fawcett said it was “demoraliz- ers will then be able to last later into the fall. proving a bulk variance for a driveway ing” and “exhausting” to be “spending evenings. Beyond that, Mr. Sands said, Law Offices of The proposed redevelopment area or widening at 64 Portland Avenue. Ho- so much free time serving the youth of “another lit diamond will be helpful.” receiving zone runs along South Avenue meowner Victoria Averso received ap- our towns” and then “fighting people” Mr. Fawcett of the soccer league Robert G. Stahl, LLC to the south of the Fanwood Train Station proval to widen her driveway from 10 to who are opposed to new ballfields. The pointed to the two lighted artificial turf and downtown north of Martine Avenue, 18 feet. Because the widening of the neighborhood group opposing any soccer fields at Houlihan Field in between South and LaGrande Avenues. driveway to the curb loses a parking Brookside Park expansion held a pro- Westfield as something to strive for. Robert G. Stahl It includes both industrially-zoned and space on the street, several board mem- test at the park on March 11, and Mr. “That’s what we’re encouraging [local] Korey Kerscher Sarokin commercially-zoned properties. It does bers expressed their disapproval, prefer- Fawcett recalled that on that same day, officials to consider,” he said, noting not include the borough’s downtown re- ring that she opted for a Y shaped drive- “while they were holding the park hos- that such playing fields require mini- Christopher M. Farella development area or residential proper- way instead. By a 6-3 vote, the applica- tage,” he was driving his daughter to mal maintenance and the lighting tech- ties on South Avenue. tion was approved. play soccer at a turf field on Staten nology is such that the lights do not Two previous community visioning Criminal Defense - Federal & State A special meeting to hear the continu- Island while many soccer coaches were overflow into nearby residential prop- sessions garnered input from residents ation of testimony for the Station Square attending a seminar on how to conduct erties. “More and more towns are go- Civil & Employment Litigation and business owners regarding redevel- practice sessions in smaller, limited ing” in that direction, he said. opment ideas for the South Avenue corri- LLC development application, also DWI & Municipal Court known as the former Dean Oil Site, will spaces. Over the past several years, most of dor. the parks and ballfields have been reno- Homes in the historic district, as well immediately precede the next agenda “That encapsulated what it’s all 220 St. Paul Street, as 14 other homes, scattered throughout meeting of the planning board on Mon- about,” he said. vated, Mr. Zazzali said. “Logically, the Westfield, NJ 07090 the borough, have been identified as be- day, April 17. The next regularly sched- Ed Zazzali, Chairman of the Scotch next step is turf and lights.” He vowed Plains Recreation Commission, said that nothing would occur until any 908-301-9001 ing contributing historic properties in need uled meeting of the board will be held on of historic preservation. Wednesday, April 26. Both meetings that any new field development or ex- neighborhood concerns are first taken Mr. Slachetka explained that the TDR will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal pansion or upgrades would be done into consideration. “We’re basically the www.stahlesq.com [email protected] program draws these two goals together building. only after consultations with neighbor- conduit to the community. We don’t hood residents who might be affected just dream up ballfields” and then de- in any way. Regarding Brookside Park, velop them, he said, noting that Memo- he told The Times that the project there rial Park on Plainfield Avenue was “five AT THE EDGE OF THE WATCHUNG MOUNTAINS “is in its discussion stages. We’ve put years in the making” even though some together plans” for the park, he said, people “thought it just happened.” “but we’ve put together plans for a lot There are also preliminary proposals of places. We’re so far away from that to refurbish the field behind the decision.” Presently, the commission is southside firehouse on Martin Avenue working on the refurbishment of the as well as a push, informal at present, to fields at the vo-tech school, he said. see if Union County officials would be All three officials agree, though, that receptive to putting some playing fields lighted artificial turf fields are the wave at the former Sevell property on Coo- of the future. “Turf is a reality around per Road that was purchased by the Famous Snuffys here,” Mr. Zazzali said. “People want to county in 2003. get in fields by March 1, but in Scotch “We just don’t have the room to do a Plains, they aren’t” because natural lot of things around here,” Mr. Zazzali HAPPY EASTER grass fields are still soggy and unusable said, so “we have to do it smart.” Easter Buffet & Brunch $29.95 adults - $13.95 children plus service fee and tax Oysters, Clams, Shrimp Chef Carved Ham, Turkey, & much more To have GREAT food, you have to have GREAT ingredients. 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PEYTON think that is the best alternative this already begun talking to them regu- hol, and will sneak drinks when pos- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times larly – and seriously – about staying sible. year.” He said the open space fund away from alcohol. But experts in substance abuse also ELIZABETH – Admitting disap- “may not be enough” to fund the Like many parents, I’ve always recognize that one family can’t do it pointment over the New York Jets’ purchase. The cemetery links to hoped that these early conversations alone. Parents can also make a differ- decision to relocate their practice fa- Milton Lake Park, an existing county would be a source of strength later, ence by reaching out to the parents of cility and headquarters to Florham park, and Esposito Park, which was when the children are teenagers. But their children’s friends. Start a con- Park instead of Berkeley Heights, purchased by the county in 2003. for a growing number of the very versation about childhood drinking. Union County officials said last The freeholders also approved two young, the need for strength is now. Don’t be afraid to ask another family Thursday that inquiries have been $80,000 contracts with the Union Underage drinking in New Jersey how they keep alcohol away from received from corporations interested County Economic Development is no longer just a teenage problem. very young children. in locating in the township. Corp. for procurement training and The average first use of alcohol in our The experts also recognize that “I felt we gave the Sports and Ex- technical assistance to private busi- state is age 11. Could this happen in children receive powerful messages position Authority a real tough nesses and general economic devel- your family? The short answer is yes. about alcohol from the community at Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times choice,” Freeholder Chairman opment services. Both contracts are SONGS FOR THE TROOPS...Members of the Westfield High School Choir Alexander Mirabella said following for one year, ending December 31. It can happen to anyone. large. Friendly gatherings, block par- performed at ceremonies last Saturday in the Westfield Armory, welcoming home Last week, Union County co-spon- ties, backyard barbecues, local res- troops of the 250th Signal Battalion from the war in Iraq. last Thursday’s board meeting. UCEDC Executive Director sored a town hall meeting on child- taurants and corner delis can all be “The ball didn’t bounce our way,” Maureen Tineen of Westfield thanked hood drinking with an organization part of a neighborhood landscape he said. the board for their support over the called Prevention Links. Among the where alcohol is common. From the PARSA Sewerage Authority Both he and County Manager years. She brought Suresh Kapoor, speakers were three teens in rehabili- media, children get endless messages George Devanney, a resident of Ber- president of LC Engineers, Inc. of tation for alcohol and drug abuse that that link alcoholic beverages with the keley Heights, said they were proud Rahway, to explain how UCEDC started when they were seven, nine fun and excitement of sports and other Receives Management Award of the township’s efforts to bring the helps small businesses. and 11 years old. outdoor activities. The marketing of MERCERVILLE – The been recognized by its Joint Insur- Jets to Union County. “With the program’s assistance, I These young people, who are work- sweet alcoholic drinks in cute pack- Association of Environmental ance Fund for completing 10 years “Berkeley Heights was kind of the have developed my business from a ing hard to turn their lives around, ages is also freighted with appeal to Authorities (NJAEA) presented its without a lost-time accident.For more underdog that was coming from be- $250,000 annual sales corporation to a shared stories that are becoming com- children. 2006 Wave Awards on March 14 information on the awards, please see hind,” Mr. Devanney said. $2.5 million annual sales corporation,” monplace. All three said that they The good news is that organizations and15 at the Trump Marina Hotel and www.aeanj.org. He noted that the former Exxon he said. started drinking at home. One de- like Prevention Links are bringing Casino in Atlantic City. The Corp. headquarters on Park Avenue The board also approved an agree- scribed growing up in a house where Union County families together with association represents 108 publicly- SPBPA to Hold Annual in Florham Park had been considered ment with the Union County Improve- alcoholic beverages were within a people who can provide help and sup- owned water and wastewater facilities the favorite from the beginning. Both ment Authority for site selection, de- child’s easy reach. In another home, port in dealing with this problem: ex- that provide environmental services Dinner Dance on May 5 towns were among five finalists com- velopment and financing of a county liquor was kept in a cabinet – and the perts in substance abuse, law enforce- for New Jersey residents. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch peting to attract the National Football animal shelter. Board members also child simply took it from there. An- ment officials, and most importantly, The Wave Award recognizes Plains Business & Professional As- League franchise to their communi- passed a resolution authorizing the other child was able to drink thanks to young people who continue to struggle environmental authorities for: “Best sociation (SPBPA) will hold its An- ties. county manager to submit a county help from an older sibling. with their addictions. Management Practices,” for projects nual Spring Fling Dinner Dance on In a press release, Club President employee incentive program appli- Though still very young, the three Together, we can all play a role in that measurably improve a treatment Friday, May 5, at The Westwood in Jay Cross said Berkeley Heights and cation to the state for a county em- speakers had some mature advice for helping young children steer clear of plant’s efficiency and effectiveness; Garwood. The public is invited. the other finalists “put so much ef- ployee early retirement program. parents. They said that trust is impor- alcohol. “Community Outreach,” for projects Anyone interested in attending may fort, passion and energy in their bids. The board also appointed John tant, but that parents should stay alert, To find out more about childhood that capture the public’s attention with call SPBPA President Lisa Mohn of We would have been proud to call any Morgan, former director of parking and expect the worst. They said that drinking in New Jersey, contact Pre- an important environmental message, Apple Blossom Flower Shop at (908) of them our home.” services for Westfield, and Fanwood parents should confront their child vention Links at (732) 381-4100 or and “Forward Thinking” for new 322-4999. Tickets are $60. The The other three sites considered Councilman Jack Molenaar to the immediately if they suspect some- www.preventionlinks.org, or visit projects or processes that help evening includes a buffet dinner, wine, were Jersey City, Millburn and Wood- county’s transportation advisory board. thing. They said that parents should www.starttalkingnj.com. To help take improve local environmental quality. beer, soda, dessert, a disk jockey and Ridge. Forty towns initially responded During the public portion of the always be thinking: it could happen to action, join the Community Task The Plainfield Area Regional Sew- a silent auction. All proceeds go to to an inquiry put out by the team to meeting, Dave Makkar of Spring- my child. Force meeting on May 17 at Preven- erage Authority (PARSA) received a the SPBPA Scholarship Fund. relocate its practice facility and head- field was critical of the recent ap- These teens have basically said that tion Links. Best Management Practices Wave This year’s honorees will be the quarters to New Jersey after 30 years proval by the Springfield Planning parents can make a good start by Information about Union County’s Award for its Real-time Wireless Data ERA Suburb Realty Agency and the at Hofstra University on Long Island. Board of a 93-unit luxury condo- monitoring the supply and storage of programs for youths and families is Acquisition Project. The system uses Florence Ravioli Company for their Mr. Devanney called Berkeley minium complex. He said the site, alcohol in the home. You can’t go available through the Youth Services the Internet and wireless technology long-time service to the community Heights’ effort “a well-orchestrated located on Wilson Road off Shunpike wrong by acting under the assump- Bureau, (908) 298-7800. to collect flow meter data. PARSA, and the SPBPA. campaign.” He said the township’s Road, constitutes a 60 percent slope. which serves Dunellen, Fanwood, ERA Suburb Realty Agency is the presentation to the team on March 24, In a press release he distributed at the Green Brook, North Plainfield, longest established real estate office in showed a lot of creativity. His wife, meeting, Mr. Makkar called the de- Plainfield, Scotch Plains, South Scotch Plains, serving the community Angie Devanney, is the township’s velopment “the biggest fraud in the Plainfield and Watchung, is celebrat- for over 45 years since Sal Lamastra business administrator. history of Springfield.” He said the ing its 10th year of operations. It was founded it in 1961. Today, his sons In other business, at Thursday’s builder is K&K Developers, which established, as part of the settlement Don and Paul Lamastra operate the meeting, the freeholders adopted a he said is controlled by Ziggi Wilf. agreement ending eight years of liti- agency with a team of 60 full- and $6.5 million bond ordinance Thurs- “What is this board planning to do gation against the former agency, the part-time agents. day night for the purchase of 14 acres about it?” he questioned. Freeholder Plainfield Joint Meeting (PJM). The Florence Ravioli Company has of undeveloped land from the Mirabella responded that the free- PARSA took over the PJM system been in business for over 60 years, Hazelwood Cemetery property in holders do not have any jurisdiction (10 miles), as well as 18 miles of having originally opened its doors in Clark. The cost will be paid out of the over municipal boards. interceptor sewers owned by the mu- 1943 in Newark, where it was estab- county’s open space fund. The ordi- “If you can’t control a municipal- nicipalities in February 1996. Since lished by Florence and Ralph Losanno. nance passed 7-0. Freeholders Nancy ity, why are you there?” he asked. its inception, PARSA solved a myriad It moved to 1741 East Second Street in Ward and Rick Proctor were absent. County resident Judy Byron re- of problems including Sanitary Sewer Scotch Plains in 1968 and was oper- Garwood resident Bruce Paterson quested the board look to a company Overflows (SSO’s), odor complaints, ated by Florence and her son, An- questioned whether the acquisition named GeesePeace, based in Falls failing sewer lines, administrative, thony. In 1975, Anthony’s wife, could be paid fully out of the open Church, Va., as a more humane way financial and personnel issues and a Maryann, and his son, Ralph, joined space fund without the need for bond- to alleviate the county’s Canadian ing, which increases the county’s debt. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Shortcomings in Everyday Math DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Evident at Middle School Level New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association I would like to commend Deborah randomly select round numbers that eas- with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Madison on her thoroughly researched ily fit into the divisor, then they tally the The others are made up. Are you sharp and well-documented article, “The numbers along the side to get the an- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- Emperor’s New Math.” I felt that it brought swer. All these methods provide in- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 to light many concerns that have been sightful ways to approach arithmetic If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 fermenting since the program’s imple- but they are not at all feasible when guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 mentation in Westfield. As a mother of a computing large (3+ digit) equations or vidual. If you get three – word expert. If middle school student in one of the first equations with decimals. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of grades piloted through elementary school Furthermore, second graders are given free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 in Everyday Math, I have witnessed first calculators and taught estimation before All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. hand the shortcomings of the program mastering addition and multiplication of come from the board game Diction and it’s effect on students as they enter real integers. This almost compares to ask- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte middle school. My intention is not to ing a child to drive a car before they’ve ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR criticize the program as a whole; I do see learned how to ride a bicycle. When learn- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo the benefits in bringing a more concep- ing addition, they are taught to start comput- 1. Spheniscan – A penguin 2. Burinist – An engraver COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION tual, analytical approach to math. How- ing on the left, for example with the 100s 3. Chamal – The angora goat Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly ever, I feel that it falls short in many areas column, and move in succession to the right and requires supplementation. (the opposite of traditional) thus making the 4. Sphragistics – The science of en- EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS graved seals Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin To start with, it does not give students transition to basic methods even more diffi- JOURNALIST SERVICES the foundation of basic skills that they cult. Out of habit, they become accustomed SUBSCRIPTION PRICE need in order to successfully transition to to starting on the left and they find it difficult SASIN One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 an accelerated math curriculum in to understand techniques like borrowing 1. A slender dagger used in the Middle Westfield’s middle schools. Everyday and carrying over. Ages Math is not only discontinued in the middle Moreover, Everyday Math officials site 2. The Indian antelope or black buck schools, students are actually discour- the benefits of the spiral progression of 3. Menacing; frightful aged from using the very methods they learning new concepts. Students are not 4. A type of Syrian scarf Finally, Spring; Let’s Play Ball were taught in elementary school. Once required to master new material because VATIC the student enters pre-algebra, algorithms it will be reintroduced at a later date. Why 1. Characteristic of a prophet or seer that were taught and enforced in their then are they regularly tested and graded 2. Vigorous; very active early years, such as lattice and partial on new material throughout the year? 3. Wreathed; coiled; curly With New Hope and Enthusiasm product multiplication, actually become Fortunately, some teachers have caught 4. Artistically suited for show or dis- a hindrance to their ability to accurately on to this hypocrisy and give students play In spring, life blooms and bats boom. Just as to those that were once young in body, although solve an equation. These methods create who perform poorly on a test a second SCATURIENT more potential for computation errors chance and then average the two grades, 1. Having a terrible sound; sounding we’ve pushed the clocks ahead, now we’re track- still young in spirit and mind. There are vivid dreadfully ing the times of our favorite major league base- ceremonies in store for everyone, with plenty of when students are given larger, more com- but many teachers do not. plex equations. Since our students are fortunate enough 2. A tearing in pieces ball team. color guards and applause, as it’s time to ‘play In elementary school, students are en- to have a more sophisticated math pro- 3. Roily; muddy; filthy couraged to select the multiplication gram in Westfield, shouldn’t we ensure 4. Gushing forth Each year, beleaguered Mets fans have high ball.’ VERSUTE hopes that they can outshine the Yankees while For the more ‘middle-aged’ society, it’s time method that they feel the most comfort- that they enter into it with a solid funda- able with. Since the Everyday Math pro- mental foundation? 1. Crafty somehow making the playoffs by overcoming for ‘Old Timers’ softball to start. The St. Bart’s gram predominantly teaches lattice and Without the proper comparison stud- 2. Eloquence; readiness of speech partial product multiplication, students ies, how do we know our children are 3. Relating to pigs; swine the Braves. That’s what spring does, brings new league promises no letdown in the fun even 4. Hook-beaked hope and new enthusiasm even to the most though schedules and venues are changed this are persuaded to select from those par- getting what they need to guarantee a ticular methods. The Everyday Math text- successful future in mathematics? In the delusional. year due to the rework underway at Brookside books do have a few pages explaining interim, I plan to continue to teach my Westfield High School football fans now have Park. League organizers promise no diminish- traditional multiplication, but the empha- children the fundamentals I feel they need Letters to a chance to reorganize, as it’s official — welcome ing of the enjoyment and spirit(s) even in view sis is on the new methods and teachers are in math because that’s a gamble I’m cer- to new Head Football Coach Jim DeSarno. Give of the disruption. not required to implement the old ones. tainly not willing to take. the Editor Students are not taught basic long Anna Githens coach DeSarno a big salutation in the proud With the amount of chatter in the e-mail over division; alternatively they are given a Westfield tradition of Westfield football. Encourage the the last two weeks, we see that the other softball “partial-quotients method” where they Offended, Reader youngsters that love the game to reach out for his leagues are close to moving from chaos to open- Espouses Secularism counsel. Look for the parents and boosters to add ing day. Scotch Plains softball organizer Ed BOE Candidates on pages 19&20 I find myself writing to you once again to the enthusiasm with understanding, support Zazzali, desperate at first with his crowd, now regarding your publishing of religious sermons in what I believe should be a and quite a bit of well-meaning advice. seems to have matters under control. Success of Holy Trinity Threatened secular, community newspaper. We’re sure many will provide their thoughts Mountainside softball players tell us that they I refer to the article written by Brian on WHS football matters to the coach, how to set have imported a secret slugger ‘phenom’ to Nicklaus, the minister at the Echo Lake By Group of ‘Disgruntled Parents’ Church of Christ that appeared in your up the defense, mold the offense and formulate catapult them to the top of the standings this Holy Trinity School has been an im- retire, when that was patently false. Obvi- March 30 edition. While I do believe that the special teams. Let’s remember though that year. Still, we discount some of the enthusiasm portant part of the community for many ously, the pastors expected Mrs. Szot to you do perform a community service by the ‘coach is the coach.’ provided by spokesman Neal Bradley in this years, and graduated thousands of stu- roll over and go quietly. publishing articles regarding religiously dents who have made significant contri- Worse yet, these parents want to turn affiliated community events, I think that And thank you coach Ed Tranchino for the matter. butions to the area. What it does touches Holy Trinity School into an elitist “acad- you cross the line of editorial license years of guidance and character building you While everyone is remembering how to run Catholics and non-Catholics alike. One emy” instead of a parish school. This idea when you allow religious leaders to pub- have provided to our youth. As athletic director the bases on and off the playing field this spring, reason for the school’s success has been was floated several years ago and dis- lish what essentially are denominational its staff of dedicated administrators and carded. It certainly is not in keeping with sermons. at WHS, Mr. Tranchino continues helping with celebrate the new beginning that spring annu- teachers. But now that success is being the Catholic Church’s teaching of serving While some readers may find it inter- the educational needs. ally provides. After making it through tax day, threatened. the poor and not just the rich. Many esting, entertaining, uplifting or even cute This Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in Scotch there’s plenty else to enjoy – upcoming Spring Holy Trinity Inter-parochial School is students come from Plainfield and other that Mr. Nicklaus finds Providence’s hand supported by three parishes: Holy Trinity areas not as affluent as Westfield. in the preparation of his daughter’s baby Plains, hundreds of parents, young boys and Fling on Sunday, April 23 is the first of favorite and St. Helen’s in Westfield, and Our Thousands of students have benefited bottle, I find it offensive that you would supporters will initiate the annual rites of spring events where everyone can participate and have Lady of Lourdes in Mountainside. Its from Mrs. Szot’s dedication and work, publish such material. If I want to read at Booth Field for ceremony and youth baseball a good time — and you don’t need spikes. main campus is in Westfield, and an ad- first as a teacher, and for the last 22 years about God’s plan for us, I’ll go to my junct pre-school one is in Mountainside. as principal. This year, Mrs. Szot re- chosen religious institution, listen to my games. This week, overlook the tardiness of those that This year, a small group of disgruntled ceived an outstanding rating from her chosen clergy, or read my chosen reli- In Westfield, this year’s opening day youth show up late. It takes many a little while to adjust parents have worked tirelessly behind the Deanery rater. gious newspaper. I don’t need nor want to baseball parade will be on Saturday, April 22 to the time change. Each reacts in differing scenes to undermine the principal, Dorothy Whether Dorothy Szot should retire at read about it in what should be a secular, Szot. Most haven’t had the courage to deal this time is not the issue. Rather, it is how community-oriented newspaper. with a rain date of Sunday, April 23. It starts in ways. For some, it’s remembering that that the directly with Mrs. Szot. Instead, encour- this whole situation is being (mis) handled. Mindowaskin Park at 9 a.m. and concludes at dashboard clock is now an hour late. They forget aged and aided by one pastor and a couple What’s next, parents demanding a voice Larry Sanders of staff members with personal ambitions to in choosing the new principal (or is that Scotch Plains Gumbert Park for the games. how to reset it. It doesn’t bother them much advance, they have engaged in a whispering already decided?)? Parents determining The openings of youth baseball in Westfield though, as October soon comes and the clock and backdoor campaign that would be wor- what the curriculum will be? Parents de- What Happened to the and Scotch Plains have a Norman Rockwell returns to the correct setting. thy of Machiavelli. This has subsequently ciding which teachers should have their feel. The baseball parades bring back memories Let’s Play Ball! resulted in alienation of the Mountainside contracts renewed? And will the teachers Jon Corzine Promises? facility from the main school. who supported Mrs. Szot by signing the Last October candidate for Governor They seek Mrs. Szot’s ouster in favor petition be the subjects of retribution? Jon Corzine campaigned on the promised of a “younger” person with “fresh” ideas. At stake is what direction the school to increase tax rebates to $1,200 annually The Last Remnant of ‘Ma Bell’ They also appear to want to purge the will take, and whether it is openly dis- and increase them 10 percent each year. school of teachers whom they see as not cussed and approved of by the majority of At the same time it was well published in modern and who support Mrs. Szot. They parents who pay so much to have their the Star Ledger and throughout the state fail to realize that Mrs. Szot hired all but children attend. And what about the im- that there was a major deficit in the bud- Leaves NJ, Heads to France three of the current teachers, and the vast pact on the students, who cannot be un- get. The only one telling the truth was majority has already voiced their support aware at this point of what is happening? Governor Cody when he said “the bad Parlez-vous français? No j'essaierai. Un mes- nies receive huge bonuses?” to the pastors in writing. I am deeply concerned and saddened by news is New Jersey is almost bankrupt, These parents’ instigations have led this turn of events, as a 24-year parishioner, the good news is were not there yet.” sage futur? Messieurs: Nous avons besoin des In the past, blunders by executives resulted in the pastors to request that Mrs. Szot retire. as the father of three children who gradu- Anyone could see the state had to get nouveaux composants électroniques pour nos them being fired. In today’s world, they just seem However, even though this is a three- ated from Holy Trinity, as a former Home control of spending or raise taxes. Jon missiles. S’il vous plaît les envoyer tout de suite. to get passed back and forth from board room to parish school, only one pastor presented and School Association vice president, and Corzine, with his background in finance, this ultimatum in person to the principal. as the husband of a teacher at the school. But had to see this, but would say anything to Vos conditions de nous pour notre défense et la board room while their bonuses mount. Is this just And this came after telephone conversa- all Westfielders have a stake in what hap- get elected. Since becoming governor in politique sont comprises. Vos serviteurs - le a great big private club? tions asking if she had thought of retiring. pens at Holy Trinity. I hope you will all January, we hear nothing but bad news gouvernement et les gens des Etats-Unis. Once, not too long ago, AT&T employed over Her request to work one more year was make your opinions known, and soon. about the budget. State funding to local flatly denied. Another pastor even started Joseph Boscia municipalities will be frozen, which will With Alcatel of Paris, France now taking over 50,000 people in New Jersey. Lucent now em- telling people Mrs. Szot had decided to Westfield force increases in property taxes just to Lucent, the last remnant of the once great AT&T ploys about 6,000 with cuts coming due to the cover inflation. The sales tax will be – ‘Ma Bell’ – disappears completely. Murray Hill takeover. increased, and a multitude of other taxes BOE Cites ‘Smallest Increases’ Seen In imposed. Instead of increasing the rebate and Bell Labs once stood as the symbol of triumph AT&T is no more. SBC and Public Service checks for seniors to $1,200, they will of New Jersey and the United States leadership in Enterprise Group in San Antonio absorbed it last Years Despite Mitigating Factors receive a check for $385 a 10 percent engineering, technology and innovation. year. increase or $35. On Tuesday, April 18, the citizens of limit the tax increase to 3.85 percent, Governor Corzine has been asking for Government interference, blunders by execu- The highly skilled, downsized engineers and Westfield will go to the polls to vote on while still providing our children with an suggestions on how to reduce the budget. tives, accounting irregularities and the greed in- scientists lament that they are being retrained to next year’s school budget. After several exceptionally good and well-rounded Any business that has budget problems herent with stock manipulations have put AT&T in re-enter the job force with the phrase, “Do you months of public discussion involving education. Our students score well above starts by freezing spending and having every program, the board of education the state averages on standardized tests. each department submit a budget reduced the category of the Dodo bird. want fries with that Big Mac?” has approved a budget increase of 4.05 For example, on the Grade Eight Perfor- by 3 to 5 percent. Next, look at state What many of the scientists and engineers ask, How many more wakeup calls do we need in percent, requiring a tax increase of 3.85 mance Assessment (GEPA), 91 percent contracts, how many are no-bid contracts, “How is it that the executives that fail the compa- New Jersey? percent. Both the budget and tax increases of Westfield eighth graders scored above or open-ended contracts that force the compare favorably with the increases state standards, compared with only 71 state to pay for cost over runs. being put to the voters in other districts in percent statewide. Force municipalities to look at com- Union County and districts similar to The average combined SAT score in bining services like schools, trash collec- Westfield around the state. In some cases, Westfield was 1172 compared with a tion, fire departments and police. How our increase is significantly smaller than state average of 1020. Last year 100 per- much could be saved in schools by using those of other districts. cent of our high school seniors graduated standard books in lower grades and buy- These are the smallest increases we’ve and 91 percent attended college. We offer ing them in bulk through a bidding pro- seen in years, in spite of several factors 65 electives at the high school in courses cess? The list goes on and on. The state that make it difficult for the board to keep ranging from journalism to Latin. There should have non-political business people budget and tax increases to a minimum. are academic programs geared to stu- look into the state budget and look for Perhaps the factor that has the greatest dents at all levels of ability ranging from ways to save. Another way is to have the impact on the budget is the continued those with disabilities to the profoundly Democrats look at spending in Republi- increasing enrollment. There are currently gifted, while not forgetting about the can areas and have Republicans look at over 6,000 students enrolled in our schools majority of our students who fall some- Democratic areas for savings. with approximately 2,800 at the elemen- where in the middle. We have 25 sports What happened to the Jon Corzine who tary schools, 1,400 at the intermediate teams, two jazz bands, several orchestras, ran for governor? He seemed to have schools and 1,770 at the high school. bands and choruses. There is enough depth better ideas than the one we elected. Next year’s enrollment will be larger and variety in our program to offer some- again due to the fact that the incoming thing for every student to explore. All our Thomas Lienhard first-grade class is estimated at over 500 students are given the means and the Westfield students, which is the largest first grade opportunity to reach their potential re- class since 1970. In order to accommo- gardless of their ability. Magazine Rates New date the greater enrollment and still keep The Westfield school system is one of class sizes down, we’ve added four teach- the reasons our community is as great as Jersey Towns ers at the elementary schools next year. it is. The people of Westfield have always An article in the March 30 issue of The Staff salaries and benefits are our largest been supportive of the excellent educa- Westfield Leader cited Mountainside and budget items, accounting for 79 percent tion we provide for our children. As a New Providence as the only Union County of our total budget. parent of two Westfield public school towns to make New Jersey Monthly’s On the revenue side, 86 percent comes students, and as a member of the board of “Top 100 NJ Towns — the Best Places to from local property taxes. State aid, which education, I thank you for your support. I Live”. has been frozen again, for the sixth year in also ask you, and thank you in advance, According to the April 2006 issue of a row, accounts for 6 percent; federal aid for your continued support. If you have the magazine, eight Union County towns equals 3 percent; and miscellaneous items any questions regarding the budget, please made the list: Cranford (12), Mountainside like interest income, event ticket receipts feel free to contact us at (14), New Providence (22), Berkeley and donations account for 5 percent. While [email protected] Heights (29), Clark (40), Kenilworth (64), state aid has not increased but our enroll- Also please remember to vote on April Scotch Plains (85), and Winfield (99). ment and state mandates have, the overall 18 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please correct (this) in next week’s percentage of our budget funded by local Rich Solomon Leader. property taxes continues to rise. Chairman, Finance Committee Ann Ayres Despite all this, we have been able to Westfield Board of Education Mountainside A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 6, 2006 Page 5 Letters to the Editor BOE Candidates Should Reveal CACE Volunteers Made Scotch Plains Recommendations Before Election Library Book Sale a Success Donations of Food Needed to Fill Much has been said about the Citizen’s CACE committee and Board of Educa- The recent book sale at the Scotch dred dollars, and considered it a success. Advisory Committee on Enrollment tion support or do not support these rec- Plains Library was a huge success! As Each year thereafter, the number has in- (CACE) in the campaign for the Westfield ommendations. both a member of the library’s board of creased substantially. Now we are on the Coffers at S. Plains-Fanwood Pantry Board of Education (BOE) where five Rumors about redistricting, centralized trustees and an active “Friend” of the “must go to” list of dealers and book The spring holidays draw closer, all of Non-perishable items may be placed in candidates (Beth Cassie, Jane Clancy, kindergarten, full day kindergarten, school library, I was pleased to chair this won- lovers throughout the area. us involved with Neighbor-to-Neighbor the collection bins located in the lobbies Jesse Garfinkel, Anne Reigel and Doug construction, future bond issues, etc. re- derful effort that raised more than $10,000 We are grateful not only to our volun- hope our township residents will remem- of the Scotch Plains and Fanwood librar- Stokes) are running for three open seats. flect realistic concerns of voters. These for the library’s future projects. teers who helped out, but to the residents ber to donate holiday items to the Scotch ies. Neighbor to Neighbor will bring them We’ve heard about the great “community should be addressed in the campaign since We amassed more than 15,000 books who donated their books and audio-vi- Plains-Fanwood Food Pantry. Some of to the food pantry. engagement,” “lively discussion,” and recommendations regarding these issues donated by area residents, plus several sual materials to stock our shelves. We our neighbors are counting on this assis- Fanwood Memorial Library patrons “innovative solutions” proposed by this have already been decided. It is unfair to thousand audio-visual products – all of- are also delighted to have received sup- tance to make the holidays special for please note: although missing during the committee, which was charged to review the public that we are voting for candidates fered for sale between 25 cents and $5. port from our merchant community (in- them and their families. recent construction at the library, a food and provide solutions to problems includ- and a budget nearing $80 million, without Most products were in the $1 to $2 range cluding our local press) for helping spread Anyone with a turkey or ham not needed pantry collection bin is back for your ing redistricting, class sizes, budget is- knowing what recommendations are to be – so it is easy to see the great number of the word. They displayed our posters and for their own family’s dinner is urged to convenience. sues, and construction options. acted upon in upcoming years, and where books, tapes and cassettes that were sold! bookmarks, and practically everywhere donate it to the food pantry. (Perhaps you The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Food Pan- However, we haven’t officially heard candidates stand on these issues. Area residents were streaming in and out you went in town, you saw something earned one with purchases at a local su- try appreciates contributions of non-per- what these recommendations are, and I suspect if recommendations were of the library in droves! about the Scotch Plains Book Sale. permarket and are not planning to use it?) ishable foods, groceries, cleaning prod- these won’t be revealed until after the made public, voters would be discussing Needless to say, none of this success And finally, none of the above would Turkeys, hams and other perishable foods ucts, paper goods and toiletries all year election. Shouldn’t we know what we are the important and complex issues that could have occurred without the help of have been possible without the co-opera- should be brought directly to the Scotch long. You may bring these donations to voting on since three of the candidates need to be discussed before the election, dozens of volunteers! Since it is imprac- tion and leadership of Library Director Plains municipal building so they can be the libraries or to the municipal building, (Cassie and Clancy are CACE members, when you can impact the process, and not tical to thank everyone personally, we Meg Kolaya and her fine staff of profes- put directly into the welfare office refrig- whichever is more convenient for you. and Reigel is BOE President) are knowl- after the election, when recommenda- thought publicly recognizing our volun- sional librarians. Despite all the recent erator. You may leave these and other Thank you for your support of this edgeable about the report’s findings, and tions will be put into action. teers via our local papers would be the construction and its inherent confusion, perishable foods at the tax assessor’s of- worthwhile program. had input into the recommendations that I urge Westfield voters to ask ques- most efficient way of expressing our grati- they were supportive and good-natured fice between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon- Gary Herzberg will shape the direction of the BOE and tions, and demand answers on these is- tude. If we have inadvertently omitted about the inconvenience. They have made day through Friday. Scotch Plains Westfield? sues from those who were involved, in- any of our dozens of helpers, we apolo- it possible for the library to grow in es- Given the importance of the CACE cluding candidates Beth Cassie, Anne gize in advance. And ditto, if we inadvert- sence, in concept and in reality, and be- committee, and the breadth of their rec- Reigel, and Jane Clancy. These candi- ently spelled any names incorrectly. come a hub of community activity. Problems On Lighting Ball Fields; ommendations, I feel it is vitally impor- dates were involved in the recommenda- “Friends” are grateful to: Maureen Basta, My personal thanks to all who partici- tant for voters to know: 1) what recom- tions, and voters should know their posi- Muriel Baumwell, Liz Bourchtein, Louise pated – in whatever form. Every contribu- Vo-Tech, Tamaques and Hoolihan mendations have been made by this group, tions to make an informed vote on 4/18/ Boyton, Allison Brown, Nancy tion was welcome and needed. Well done! 2) how these will impact on educational 2006. Butkiewicz, Elaine Chinoy, Cleo Chou, Feather Foster On February 27, the Board (Recreation nities. Without hesitation, they both in- experiences of our children and the com- Dierdre Clark, Mary Beth and Jake Cregg, Department) of Scotch Plains conducted formed me that the lighting of the field is Ken Sumner Scotch Plains munity and 3) the extent members of the Westfield Norma Cruz, Mae Deas, Karina and Chris- a public meeting in regard to the lighting sure to negatively impact the future value tine Albanese DeMair, Joe Duff, Joe Fallon, of the ball field at Union Vo-Tech. The of my home. To this day, Mr. Zazzali has Susan Frick, Dill Gaddis, Mary Claire It’s Critical That Voters county has given the town $172,500 to disregarded my request to consult with Kids Need to Learn Math From Hahn, Steve Henderson Julie and Danya renovate the field and the town has qualified real estate agents to determine Jacobs, Judy Joshua, Lori Klein, Meg and Pass BOE Budget matched that for a total of $345,000. The the impact to property values and he has John Kolaya, Ellie Kramps, Maria Kuchar, I am writing to urge the public to vote funds will be used to expand and com- not conducted any sort of study to look at Ground Up, Not Roof Down Amy Landers, Chris Lestarchick, Mary “yes” for the Westfield School budget in pletely renovate the field in addition to the impact that it had on property values Imagine building a house without mak- mates are taught then you have to be Claire Levins, Padma Marikar, Joyce the election this April 18. Having at- lighting the fields (similar to the lighting in other towns that lit their own fields. ing its foundation first. Any builder would taught again another way to estimate and Marshall, Marianne Mulligan, Mike tended several budget presentations, I found on the soccer fields in Westfield Although it is extremely premature to tell you that is nuts. if you weren’t confused the first time, you Mulligan, Marianne and John Nolan, Esther believe this budget is well thought out. near St. Helens Catholic Church). make an assumption about the possibility Everyday Math teaches concepts with- are guaranteed to be confused after the Poladian, Chris and Joe Quarto, Bianca The Board of Education has taken care to I do not think any of us can argue of getting access to the land at Ponderosa out mastering math’s foundation first second time. Multiplication is now taught and Julia Root, Alayna Rosenblum, Tom, make cuts that affect as few children as against the need for better ball fields and Farms off of Cooper Road, I would im- because “You will come back to it again.” using the lattice method, and division is Marla and Chris Russo, Sadie Schloss, possible while keeping programs that af- additional fields to serve the needs of our plore the Board and the town to please not Well just like the building that has no taught in partial quotients. Alan Solomon, Ronni Smith, Anne Staffin, fect many children. children. I fully support the expansion of make a decision on the lighting at Vo- foundation the kids are the ones that suf- Having unfortunately been taught us- Karyn Steele, Dave Steigerwald, Laura They have made class size a priority by the fields to accommodate sports that find Tech until we get clarity on what might fer. ing new math myself when I was in school, Swidersky, Stacy Tanguy, Mildred Tay- hiring four new teachers at the elemen- it necessary to play on large fields. The happen at Ponderosa. As I know the town You partially learn something...move which in my opinion was another awful lor, Yihjye Twu, Cathy Uriarte, Sarah tary level. In addition, the Board has expansion of the field south, into the continually works hard to assess all the on to something else.... then come back to method. Bring back traditional math. Valenciano, Benjamin Belarde, Bill Wallis made wise decisions by negotiating bet- parking lot, would likely be the most ball fields in the town, here is a chance to the other thing at a later time.... but if you Everyday Math is a bad way to ap- and Karen Woessner. ter utility rates and investigating shared unobtrusive manner. potentially get access to a large parcel of haven’t mastered the basic concepts, how proach math. I don’t understand it most of Some special recognition needs to be services with the Department of Public But, I continue to be concerned about land that could likely alleviate a large does this help our kids? the time and have to teach it to myself given to Bob Czaja, the president of the Works. the lighting of that field. It should be amount of concern about lack of space. From what I have seen of Everyday before I can help my kids with homework “Friends of the Scotch Plains Library,” It is especially critical that voters pass noted that I live in close proximity to the Mentioned at the meeting by Mr. Math, I am not impressed. Ballpark esti- questions. who was everywhere at every time and at the budget this year. We as a community field, so my concerns may be in my own Bruce Kaufman, Westfield might make I understand, from talking to parents at every turn; Leslie Bass, who chaired the cannot expect to maintain the high quality and my family’s self-interests. a move on Tamaques Park in the future gymnastics that Scotch Plains-Fanwood “volunteers” to insure that we were fully education we have here in Westfield with- I recently visited the Westfield soccer (perhaps in 2010). As a businessman, I Where Is Article About has dropped Everyday Math because they staffed with help prior to, during and out some sort of tax increase. The 3.85 fields near St. Helens at night when the would think that we could joint-venture Demographics? have seen math test scores go down. I following the sale – a time-consuming percent increase proposed by the Board field was lit in order to ascertain the a beautifully lit park at Tamaques. Al- hope that Westfield follows suit with any and often thankless job; Ann Twu, who this year is reasonable. If the budget is impact it might have on my family’s though, I do not support the use of other A few weeks ago The Times mentioned other districts that have decided to drop it. practically single-handedly organized the voted down and goes to the Town Coun- home. Although Musco Lighting pro- town’s fields due to cost and loss of analyzing the demographic study that was The new math was terrible when I was entire Children’s Room – with more than cil, I am sure programs that we all want duces a product that purportedly reduces control, if we were to partner in performed by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood a kid (1960’s/1970’s). Everyday Math 3,000 products – all of which were sold by our children to benefit from will be cut. the light spillage, glare and halo effect, Tamaques, that location makes a ton of school board. I have not seen anything in has got to go. the end of the sale, and Judy Megaro, who Please take that step to preserve our those lights are extremely bright. The sense given its wide expanse, the ample the paper about this. It may be very inter- Kids need to learn math concepts from designed and produced the colorful and children’s education by voting “yes” on south side of Scotch Plains is fairly quiet buffer of woods around the fields and esting to the public to see your analysis the ground up, not from the roof down. creative signage around the room! April 18. and dark during the summer evenings, the fact that lights are already in place prior to the voting on Tuesday, April 18. Around five or six years ago, when allowing for pleasant nights outside un- on the tennis courts with little impact to I can’t help to think that it may be Ellen Frey Carol Fahrenthold Westfield “Friends” first became involved in an Westfield der the stars. The ball players will be the surrounding communities. biased to only families with children in annual book sale, we raised a few hun- playing at 9:30 at night. It will be like a It appears that chairman Zazzali has the school system, understate the impor- fireball from the windows of many of the given his opinion to the board that the tance of location versus the quality of the homes surrounding the field. fields should be lit given that the over- school system and the actual predicted At the St. Helen’s fields, there are no whelming “majority” of the residents increase in enrollment. Based on a dis- homes that are as close to the field as are in favor of the lighting. But, I find it cussion at a school board meeting it was many of the homes near Vo-Tech. The truly amazing that the value of homes in mentioned that the report did not predict fields at St. Helen’s have a road and the direct vicinity of the ball field and a significant increase in children this com- woods to the east, railroad tracks to the the lights was not taken into consider- ing year. A number of board members south, the church to the north and woods ation. 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For more information members and non-members, is a na- on Healthy Kids Day, please call the tionally celebrated, free afternoon of Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at fun that promotes healthy living. Par- (908) 889-8880. ticipants will have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and dem- onstrations in the areas of safety, Library Offers Families CHELSEA VISITORS…Brownie Troop 547 recently visited residents of The health, athletics and fitness. Chance to Visit Narnia Chelsea at Fanwood, an assisted living facility located on South Avenue in The Scotch Plains Police Depart- Fanwood, where the girls entertained residents with a concert of Brownie songs. SCOTCH PLAINS – Area fami- ment will provide D.A.R.E. (Drug lies are invited to visit the magical Brownie parent Sarah Asplund, pictured above with the troop, helped the girls Abuse Resistance Education) infor- learn the songs and earn their “Making Music” Try-It. land of Narnia during two programs mation as well as Child Identification scheduled this month at the Scotch and Stranger Awareness programs. Plains Public Library, located at 1927 Additionally, the Scotch Plains Res- Bartle Avenue. Spring Assembly to Feature cue Squad will be on hand to give First up will be a screening of Walt tours of an ambulance, while the Disney’s film version of The Colorful Aspects of Jersey Union County Police Department will Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the conduct child safety seat inspections. Witch and the Wardrobe on Tuesday, WESTFIELD – The Spring As- brings together the Westfield Histori- This annual event also will feature April 11, at 2 p.m. Children of all sembly of the Westfield History Soci- cal Society, the Genealogical Society visits from the Westfield Pediatric ages and their caregivers are wel- eties will feature Dr. Marc Mappen, of the West Fields, the Miller-Cory Dental Group and the Scotch Plains come to see this Academy Award- Executive Director of the New Jersey Hearing Center. House Museum Volunteers, the Daugh- winning film, and light refreshments Ms. Lauren L. Blalock and Eric T. Sefton Historical Commission, when it meets ters of the American Revolution and will be served. on Thursday, April 20, at 8 p.m. at the the Sons of the American Revolution, Miller-Cory to Present On Thursday, April 13, the theater First Baptist Church in Westfield. this year’s host organization. company Youth Stages, LLC will Introductory music will begin at 7:45 The presentation will be free and Program About Toys present its own interpretation of the p.m. The date of the meeting was open to the public and will be fol- WESTFIELD – On Sunday, April children’s classic at 11 a.m. Starring Ms. Lauren L. Blalock previously announced as April 26. lowed by refreshments. A musicale 9, Chelsea Mills will present “Toying Laurie Hardy and Joey Rizzolo, it In his talk, “There’s More to New of folk tunes and ballads of the Colo- with Time – 18th and Early 19th will be performed in-the-round, with Jersey Than the Sopranos,” Dr. Mappen nial period will precede the program. Century Toys” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the the audience seated surrounding the To Wed Eric T. Sefton will blend humor with facts as he The First Baptist Church is located Miller-Cory House Museum in actors. It is best suited for children in discusses the great diversity in the at 170 Elm Street. Parking is prohib- Westfield. kindergarten to sixth grade. Mr. and Mrs. David D. Blalock, Jr. tional Studies/Political Science. Ms. Garden State; famous New Jerseyans ited at the rear of the video store adja- Ms. Mills will display and describe a These free presentations are part of Scotch Plains have announced the Blalock is Assistant Director of Admis- and the folklore, events and jokes that cent to the church, but is available in variety of toys from Colonial days. of an ongoing series of programs engagement of their daughter, Ms. sions at Rhodes College in Memphis. have made New Jersey unique. the town lot accessible from either Visitors will be able to try out the toys held at the Scotch Plains Public Li- Lauren L. Blalock of Memphis, Tenn., The future bridegroom graduated The Spring Assembly annually Elm Street or from Mountain Avenue. themselves, including dominoes and brary for families. For more infor- to Eric T. Sefton, also of Memphis. from Rhodes College in Memphis in pick up sticks, among others. This pro- mation or directions, please call the He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry 2002 with a Bachelor of Science de- gram is described as ideal for children. library at (908) 322-5007 or visit the Sefton of Bartlett, Tenn. gree in Biology. He is a media spe- Volunteers dressed in authentic library’s website at www.scotlib.org. A 1999 graduate of Scotch Plains- cialist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hos- Easter Egg Hunt Is Among period clothing will be available to Fanwood High School, the bride-elect pital in Memphis and director of me- guide visitors through the pre-revo- ‘Resurrection’ to Recall graduated cum laude with Phi Beta dia at the First Evangelical Church in Scheduled Fanwood Events lutionary farmhouse. In the museum’s Kappa honors from Rhodes College Memphis. Frazee Building, members of the Christ’s Life and Death in Memphis, Tenn. in 2003, receiving The couple plans to be married in FANWOOD – Beginning at 10 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Children will be Cooking Committee will demonstrate SCOTCH PLAINS – The Worship a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interna- June 2006 in Santa Fe, N.M. a.m., the Fanwood Recreation Com- able to dig for and build a three-foot open hearth cooking techniques and Choir and members of the congrega- mission will host its annual Easter dinosaur and take home their own t- offer visitors taste treats. tion will present “The Resurrection Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15, at rex tooth fossil. The fee is $15. The museum’s gift shop, stocked and the Life,” a collection of dramatic Library Reveals Activities Forest Road Park. Eggs, chocolate “Matter of Fact,” for ages seven with a wide variety of Colonial toys, musical scenes from the life of Christ, and prizes will be available for chil- through 10, will be held from 11 a.m. crafts, cookbooks and educational on Palm Sunday, April 9, during the dren of all ages, and the Easter Bunny to 1 p.m. Participants will learn about materials, will be open for business. 10:45 a.m. worship service at the For Children and Adults will make an appearance as well. the universe, make slime and putty Admission to the museum is $2 for Terrill Road Baptist Church. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- plimentary popcorn will be provided. There also will be a jelly bean-guess- and do other activities. The fee for adults, 50 cents for students and free for All are invited to attend this free morial Library, located at 550 East For adults, the Great Decisions dis- ing contest, a decorated egg contest and this program is $22. children under age six. The museum is presentation, led by Music Director Broad Street, has announced its calen- cussion group, sponsored by the bunny-drawing contest. These are to be Registration is required for the located at 614 Mountain Avenue. Janet Wilson, which recounts Christ’s dar of activities for youth and adults. Westfield Adult School and the League completed at home and brought to For- Mad Science workshops. To regis- Upcoming programs include the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the The library will be closed on Friday, of Women Voters, will examine “Hu- est Road Park by 10 a.m. ter, please call (908) 889-2080 or museum’s “Sheep to Shawl Festival” Last Supper, the crucifixion and Jesus’ April 14, and Sunday, April 16. man Rights in the Age of Terrorism” Additionally, the recreation com- send a check made payable to on April 23, “Straw Hat Demonstra- promise of new life. The church is On Monday, April 10, at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, April 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. mission will sponsor two Mad Sci- Fanwood Recreation, along with the tion” on April 30 and “Message in a located at 1340 Terrill Road in Scotch the library will host a free screening of The fee is $15 for one session and $55 ence workshops on Tuesday, April 11, child’s name, address and age, to Bottle” on May 7. For more informa- Plains. The Reverend William Page is the film Stuart Little for children in for the eight-week series, payable to at Forest Road Park. A Dinosaur Dig, Borough Hall, 75 North Martine tion, please call the museum office on pastor. For more details, please call kindergarten through fifth grade. Com- the Westfield Adult School. For more for ages three to six, will take place Avenue, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. weekday mornings at (908) 232-1776. the church at (908) 322-7151. details, please call (908) 233-1035. The International Film Festival of- fering on Tuesday, April 11, will be the romantic comedy Italian for Begin- ners, shown at 1 and 7 p.m. For children, “Tots Story Time,” for two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half year olds with a caregiver, will take place on Tuesday, April 11, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Additionally, children are invited to play chess at the library in a fun and informal atmosphere each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free and open to library cardholders. For more information on library pro- grams, please call (908) 789-4090, visit www.wmlnj.org or stop by the library for a copy of its quarterly news- letter. Redeemer to Continue ‘Jewish Roots’ Series WESTFIELD – The monthly dis- cussion of “Jewish Roots of Christian- ity” will continue on Saturday, April 8, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 229 Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield, with Passover as the topic. “Christianity is clearly Jewish in its substance,” stated the Reverend Marc Danzis, discussion facilitator. “This connection is especially evident in the Passover Seder and the Lord’s Supper. Each one celebrates the freedom which we believe comes from God.” Reverend Danzis also serves as pastor of Beth-El Messianic Con- gregation in Forest Hills, N.Y. The hour-long discussion will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Redeemer Lutheran Church office at (908) 232-1517. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 6, 2006 Page 7 Willow Grove Gains Pastor, First Baptist Events to Begin Posts Holy Week Services This Sunday With Baptisms SCOTCH PLAINS – The congrega- erend Cochran-Carney will preach a WESTFIELD – Six young people tion of the Willow Grove Presbyterian sermon entitled “Walking the Walk.” Westfield High School senior Nick Church will welcome its new pastor, The Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Ser- and several adults will be baptized by Williams will sing the Gethsemane solo the Reverend Cynthia Cochran-Carney, vice will be held on April 13 at 7:30 immersion at the beginning of Palm from Jesus Christ, Superstar, while on Palm Sunday, April 9. With her p.m. Communion will be celebrated Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m. on April New York City dramatist Paula Thigpen hiring, she becomes the fifth full-time and all are welcome to participate in 9 at the First Baptist Church, located will offer a dramatic recitation of the pastor in the church’s 53-year history the service, which will include scrip- at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. passion according to Saint Mark. as a Presbyterian church. ture readings, special music, including Baptism in the Baptist tradition is a Good Friday worship, to be held at Reverend Cochran- “Jesus is Crucified,” and public sign of an individual’s per- noon on April 14, will feature Re- Carney is joining the church prayers around the cross. sonal commitment to Jesus Christ. naissance artwork illustrating scrip- following a four-year co- The Easter Sunday ser- Known as “believer’s baptism,” it is ture passages about Jesus’ crucifix- pastorate at the New Life vice will take place at 10:30 administered only to those old enough ion, with organ music by Mr. Presbyterian New Church a.m. on April 16, featuring to choose the faith for themselves. Mathews, to guide participants Development in jubilant music and joyful Those being baptized, as well as through reflection on the cross. Tobyhanna, Pa. For the last worship. The children’s bell DANCE WITH DAD…Approximately 280 Fanwood-Scotch Plains Brownies, in others, will be welcomed into church The Easter Sunday celebration on 18 years, she has served as choir will play and the choir first, second and third grade, were recently escorted by their dads to their annual membership at the close of the ser- April 16 will begin with continental an ordained minister for will sing special music in- Father/Daughter Dance. Attendees like the duo pictured above danced to music vice. The service also will include a by DJ Jimmy of Jimmy Bond Entertainment. Luke and Michele Fugett coordi- breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by the both large established cluding “On the Third Day.” Palm Sunday anthem, “Ho Ho Ho 10:20 a.m. worship service. Senior churches and new church All children will receive an nated this year’s event. Various area businesses and volunteers provided dona- tions or assistance. Hosanna,” performed by the church Pastor Dee Dee Turlington will developments. Easter Joy bag. Cherub choir. The Cherubs, com- preach on Mark chapter 16, “Is This Born and raised in Santa Reverend Cochran- posed of children age four to six, are Any Way to End a Gospel?” There Ana, Calif., Reverend Rev. Cochran-Carney Carney will preach a sermon Costume Designer to Portray directed by Erin Klein of Westfield will be an Easter egg hunt for chil- Cochran-Carney graduated called “Are We Living in the and will be accompanied by Minis- dren at 11 a.m. on the church lawn. summa cum laude with a bachelor’s Past, the Present or the Future?” A spe- ter of Music Bill Mathews. degree from the University of Oregon cial offering for One Great Hour of Visitors are welcome at all church Victorian Women For Club Special guests will bring the story services and childcare is always pro- Honors College and holds a Masters of Sharing will be taken which provides of Jesus’ Last Supper and crucifix- Divinity degree from San Francisco funding for disaster response, refugee vided. For more information, please WESTFIELD – Costume historian glamorous yet torturous fashions. ion to life at the 7:30 p.m. Maundy call (908) 233-2278 or email Theological Seminary. She and her hus- assistance and resettlement and com- and designer Barbara Meyer Darlin As she changes identities onstage band of 15 years, Jeffrey, are the parents munity development. Thursday service on April 13. Par- [email protected]. will present “The Gibson Girl Friday from an office clerk to a wealthy ticipants will share in an intimate of two sons, Jackson, 11, and Joshua, 7. Willow Grove Church is located at Meets the Victorian Lady” at the next All are invited to attend the service. 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains lady, Ms. Darlin will explain service of the Lord’s Supper, seated Fanwood Presbyterian Additionally, Willow Grove Church and is handicap-accessible. For more meeting of the Woman’s Club of women’s role in Victorian society, around the communion table in has revealed its schedule of services for information, please call the church of- Westfield on Monday, April 10, be- daily routines and social customs groups of 12. Posts Service Schedule Holy Week. All services will take place fice Monday through Friday at (908) ginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Masonic and etiquette. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- in the sanctuary, and children are wel- 232-5678, e-mail [email protected] Lodge on Central Avenue in Westfield. Ms. Darlin earned a bachelor’s Mr. Daehnke to Speak byterian Church, located at Martine come to participate. or access the church website, Ms. Darlin will demonstrate what degree from Indiana University and and LaGrande Avenues in Fanwood, The Palm Sunday service at 10:30 www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. Large- it was like for Victorian women to go has 26 years of experience in cos- To Local Garden Club has announced its schedule for Holy a.m. will include a children’s proces- print bulletins and hymnbooks are avail- to work every day wearing corsets tuming for theater. This program is WESTFIELD – David Daehnke, Week leading up to the celebration sion of palms and special music includ- able, as are headsets for the hearing- and layers of tight, restrictive cloth- being offered through the Horizons Executive Director of Montclair’s Van of Easter. ing the anthem “Sing Hosanna.” Rev- impaired. ing. She will then compare that life to Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Vleck House and Gardens, will re- All services will take place in the a society lady’s leisurely lifestyle and Council for the Humanities and is turn as program presenter at the Tues- church sanctuary unless otherwise open to the public. For more infor- day, April 11 meeting of the Garden noted and childcare will be pro- First Congregational Posts mation, please call (908) 789-1045. Club of Westfield. vided for most of the services. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Palm Sunday Worship will be held Holy Trinity Seniors in the Parish House of The Presbyte- at 10 a.m. on April 9. Morning prayer Schedule For Holy Week rian Church in Westfield, located at will take place at 7 a.m. on Monday, WESTFIELD – The First Congrega- the “Hallelujah” chorus from Handel’s Announce Meeting 140 Mountain Avenue. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10, tional Church will celebrate Holy Week Messiah, Widor’s “Toccata” from Or- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Mr. Daehnke’s presentation, en- 11 and 12. On Maundy Thursday, with services beginning on Palm Sun- gan Symphony V and the “Hallelujah” Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- titled “Open Gardening Forum,” will April 13, Worship and Communion day, April 9, and continuing through chorus from Beethoven’s The Mount day, April 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy be a question-and-answer program. will be offered at 7:30 p.m. in Easter Sunday on April 16. All ages are of Olives. A one-room schoolhouse Trinity Interparochial School gym- Attendees will be invited to ask him Westminster Hall. Worship on Good welcome to attend. and infant care will be available at nasium on First Street in Westfield. questions. Friday, April 14, also will begin at Palm Sunday will begin with a tradi- both services. One coffee hour will be The regular meeting will feature a Mr. Daehnke, former Executive 7:30 p.m. tional palm processional. Children are hosted between services at 10 a.m. speaker who will discuss and demon- The First Congregational Church, a Director of the Reeves-Reed Arbo- On April 16, a Sunrise Service invited to meet in the Chapel Lounge strate handwriting analysis. Refresh- retum in Summit, currently broad- will take place in the garden at 7 prior to the 10 a.m. service to receive member of the United Church of Christ, ments will be served. palms and join in the processional. is located at 125 Elmer Street in casts a weekly radio program from a.m. and the Easter Celebration Maundy Thursday and Good Friday will Westfield. The sanctuary is accessible The club’s next trip will be on Wayne on WGHT 1500AM, writes a Service of Worship will begin at 10 be observed with 7:30 p.m. services on via a wheelchair ramp and offers infra- Wednesday, May 17, when members monthly column for “The Gardener a.m., preceded by special music at April 13 and April 14, respectively. red listening devices for the hearing take a boat tour of New York Harbor News” and maintains a website. He 9:45 a.m. The church sanctuary is Easter Sunday will be celebrated impaired. For further information, and have lunch at Arthur’s Landing. is an advisor for the Horticulture wheelchair-accessible. For further with services at 9 and 11 a.m. Choral please call the church at (908) 233- A trip to the Paper Mill Playhouse is Department at Bergen Community information, please call the church and instrumental music will include 2494 or visit www.fccofwestfield.org. Barbara Meyer Darlin planned for June. College. office at (908) 889-8891. UNICO Event Sunday WORSHIP SERVICES FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH To Offer Various Items CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, WESTFIELD Martine & LaGrande Avenues, Fanwood 1st and 3rd Sundays, 10:30 AM at the Christian Science Reading Room AREA – Clark UNICO will spon- 116 Quimby Street (Across from Robert Treat Delicatessen.) (908)889-8891 sor an indoor-outdoor flea market For reading room hours and other information: 908-232-3226. Senior Pastor – The Reverend Paul F. Rack and collectible show this Sunday, Christian Science Sentinel - Radio Edition April 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SUNDAYS at 7 AM on WOR Radio (710 AM) It will be held at the Clark Munici- Internet: www.nj.com/wor/audio HOLY WEEK, APRIL 9-16 pal Building, located at 430 Westfield Avenue (off Raritan Road). New mer- April 9th: Divine Help That Doesn’t Run Out chandise, crafts, collectibles and ga- April 16th: Resurrection: A Help For Today PALM SUNDAY rage/tag sale items will be featured. For more details, please call (201) For additional information on Christian Science visit: Worship 10:00 a.m. 998-1144. www.tfccs.com, www.spirituality.com, www.csmonitor.com, www.powerfulprayer.com

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Finkelstein, 87, Was Teacher; Plains died on Tuesday, March 28, at Memorial Fund, 74 Martine Avenue March 31, at Muhlenberg Regional sons, Daniel Gaffney and Matthew Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- South, Fanwood, N.J. 07023 or to Medical Center in Plainfield. Gaffney; a daughter, Kelly Gaffney; Hadassah President Had Own Business ter in Plainfield. BSA Troop No. 33, in care of the Born in Jersey City, he had lived in his mother, Irene Meara Gaffney; Born in Berwyn, Ill., he had lived Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Fanwood before moving to North three sisters, Mary Anne Gaffney, Estelle J. Finkelstein, 87, a resi- For many years, Mrs. Finkelstein in Fanwood before moving to Scotch April 6, 2006 Plainfield in 1978. Patty Gaffney and Eileen Faede, and dent of Hebrew Senior Life in served as executive director of the Plains in 1978. A master carpenter, Mr. Gaffney a granddaughter. Roslindale, Mass., died on Saturday, United Jewish Appeal. She also was Mr. Swenson was a graduate of St. Kevin C. McCool, 19 was the owner of the North Plainfield- The funeral was held on Monday, March 25, at Beth Israel Deaconess active in the Westfield Garden Club. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., Kevin Clifford McCool, 19, of based KMG Construction Corpora- April 3, from the Memorial Funeral Hospital in Boston. She was predeceased by her hus- having received his Bachelor of Sci- Winston-Salem, N.C. died on tion. He previously worked for the Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Born in Scranton, Pa., she moved band, Al D. Finkelstein, in 1972. ence degree in Biology in 1973. He Wednesday, March 29, as the result Carpenters Local No. 155. A Funeral Mass followed at St. to Westfield in 1954 and Surviving are two and his brother ran CASCO Services, of an accident in Winston-Salem. He belonged to the Antique Auto- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman had lived there for 35 years daughters, Barbara Meltz Inc. in Newark, a family-owned busi- Born on December 25, 1986 in mobile Club of America, the Eastern Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. before relocating to of Newton, Mass. and ness founded by their father in 1966. Summit, he attended Westfield High Packard Club and the Metro Classic Cremation was private. Cranford and, later, to Ellen Thibault of Active in scouting in his youth, Mr. School and graduated from Middle Car Club. Mr. Gaffney specialized in Memorial donations may be made Brookline, Mass. to be Hingham, Mass.; two Swenson attained the rank of Eagle College at Forsyth Technical Com- the woodwork restoration of antique to the family for the creation of a near her daughters. brothers, Monroe Scout. He was involved with Boy munity College in Winston-Salem. automobiles. scholarship fund for Mr. Gaffney’s While living in Jurkowitz and Arthur Scouts of America Troop No. 33 at Mr. McCool was studying graphic He was predeceased by his father, granddaughter. Westfield and Cranford, Jurkowitz, both of April 6, 2006 the Fanwood Presbyterian Church and arts at the college and working part- Edward Gaffney, on October 7, 2005. Mrs. Finkelstein had for Scranton, Pa.; a sister, served as the committee chairman for time at Abercrombie & Fitch at Hanes many years operated a sta- Mitzi Popkin of Hunting- the past 15 years. Mall in Winston-Salem. Martha L. Mayer, 91, Accessory Buyer; tionery and invitation ton, N.Y., and four grand- He also was an active member of Surviving are his mother, Nancy business out of her home, children. Estelle J. Finkelstein the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, Morgan of Winston-Salem, N.C.; his Active With Many Area Organizations “Pappetries by Estelle.” Funeral services were having served as president of the board father, Daniel McCool of Scotch Plains; A past president of the held at the Rosenberg Martha L. Mayer, 91, of Westfield Additionally, she belonged to the Rake of trustees for several terms. a brother, Matthew McCool of Ringoes; Westfield chapter of Hadassah, she Funeral Home in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He was predeceased by his father, a sister, Erin McCool of Stewartsville, died on Wednesday, March 29, at and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield, was one of the first Hebrew School Burial took place at the Temple Israel Westfield Center-Genesis ElderCare serving as its president and advisor. Carl A. Swenson, in 1996. and his maternal grandmother, Dolores teachers at Temple Emanu-El in Cemetery in Swoyersville, Pa. Me- Surviving are his wife, Barbara Shunk of Pfafftown, N.C. in Westfield. Mrs. Mayer was treasurer of the State Westfield and was active there until morial contributions may be made to Born in Birmingham, Ala., she had Council of the New Jersey Symphony Shuchter Swenson; a son, Keith W. A celebration of his life was held she left the area. She also was a sub- the Al D. Finkelstein Choir Fund, Swenson; a daughter, Amy E. on Sunday, April 2, at the Vogler & lived in Richfield, N.J. before relo- Orchestra; president and treasurer of stitute French, English and history Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad cating to Westfield in 1950. the Woman’s Club of Westfield and Swenson; his mother, Evelyn Roehl Sons Funeral Home in Winston-Sa- teacher in Westfield, Springfield and Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Swenson, and his brother, Norman K. lem. Mrs. Mayer had been employed as Local Affairs Chairwoman for the Scotch Plains high schools. April 6, 2006 an accessory buyer for the Davidson- Eastern Union County Chamber of Swenson. Memorial contributions may be Paxon Company of Atlanta, Ga., an Commerce. A memorial service was held on made to Forsyth Technical Commu- affiliate of R.H. Macy’s. In 1947 she She was active with the League of Community/Area News Saturday, April 1, at the Fanwood nity College, 2100 Silas Creek Park- was transferred to the Bamberger’s Women Voters; served on the state Presbyterian Church. way, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103 or store in Newark, where she worked board of the Garden Clubs of New Arrangements were by the Memo- to the Forsyth County Humane Soci- for many years. After leaving Macy’s, Jersey and was an active member of rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- ety, P.O. Box 15605, Winston-Salem, the First United Methodist Church of Great Decisions Spotlights enue in Fanwood. N.C. 27113. she worked as a handbag buyer for April 6, 2006 Hahne & Company in Newark. Westfield, where she arranged sanc- Memorial donations may be made She was a member of the Westfield tuary flowers for over 30 years. YWCA and active with its affiliate. She was predeceased by her hus- Variety of Timely Issues band, Charles R. Mayer, in 1982. WESTFIELD – On March 27 at the shift from fossil fuels to renewable Regional Health Fair is Set Prayer to Surviving are two daughters, Derry Westfield Memorial Library, Professor energy with Dr. Robert Kerwin, a The Blessed Virgin Ellen Rivendale of Annapolis, Md. Louis Cristillo of Teacher’s College, retired materials scientist from AT&T and Mary L. Suarez of Whiting; a Columbia University, presented a his- Bell Labs, and United Nations re- For April 29 in Westfield PRAYER TO THE BLESSED son, Charles R. Mayer of Van Etten, torical survey of Iran and explored how form with Professor Robert Van VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) N.Y.; (soon to be) six grandchildren; WESTFIELD — Residents of Hepatitis C Screening, $25; Urinaly- the United States could restore rela- Leeuwen of Seton Hall University. Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, sis, $10, and CA-125, $30. Oh most beautiful flower of Mount eight great-grandchildren and two tions with this nation. Upcoming discussion topics in- Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of great-great grandchildren. New Providence, Roselle Park, Spring- Pre-registration with the health His presentation was part of Great clude “Human Rights in an Age of field and Westfield are eligible and department is required for bloodwork heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Services were held on Tuesday, Decisions 2006, a series that encour- Terrorism,” “India and China” and of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist April 4, at the Gray Funeral Home, invited to attend the Regional Health and for free Pneumococcal Pneumo- ages discussion of issues of current “Turkey.” Fair on Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 nia vaccinations. Individuals may reg- me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. national and international interest. Great Decisions is sponsored nation- Sea, help me show me herein, you Interment followed at Fairview Cem- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Westfield ister at the health department from After taking part in the discus- ally by the Foreign Policy Association, Municipal Building Community Room, Thursday, April 13, to Thursday, April are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, etery in Westfield. sions, participants are asked to cast and locally by the Westfield Area League Mother of God, Queen of Heaven April 6, 2006 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. 27, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The opinion ballots. The Foreign Policy of Women Voters in cooperation with The fair, sponsored by the office, located at 425 East Broad Street and Earth! I humbly beseech you Association tabulates the results, the Westfield Adult School and the from the bottom of my heart to Westfield Regional Health Depart- in Westfield, is closed for lunch from Helen T. Vincent, 85 which are then shared with the White Westfield Memorial Library. ment, will offer free health screen- 12 to 1 p.m. succor me in this necessity. There House, Congress, Departments of The Foreign Policy Association is an are none that can withstand your Helen T. Vincent, 85, a lifelong ings for:·Pulmonary Function Test- Those who are eligible for Medicare resident of Westfield, died on Friday, State and Defense and the press. By independent, non-partisan and non- ing by Overlook Hospital; Oral Part B are asked to bring their card at the power. Oh, show me herein you are participating in these discussions, it governmental organization and the larg- my mother. Oh Mary, conceived March 31, at Robert Wood Johnson Cancer Screening by Dr. Wortzel; time of registration. Pneumococcal University Medical Center in Rahway. is possible for area residents to make est grass roots world affairs educa- Blood Pressure Screening by the Pneumonia vaccine will be given to all without sin, pray for us who have their opinions known and influence tional program of its kind in the United recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I A graduate of Elmira College, Miss Westfield Health Department;·Hearing adults 65 years of age and older and Vincent had been the editor-in-chief national policy. States. For information on the series, Exam by VP Audiology; Chiroprac- those with: diabetes mellitus; chronic place this cause in your hands (3X). Earlier this spring, the group ex- please call (908) 232-4050 or visit Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- of True Story magazine in New York tic Consultation in Balance Testing pulmonary or cardiac disease; sickle City before retiring many years ago. plored pandemics, their significance www.westfieldnj.com/adultschool. For and Posture Analysis by Dr. cell disease; asplenia; nephrotic syn- lems, light all roads so that I can and the frightening potential of avian more details about the Westfield Area attain my goal. You who gave me She also had worked for 10 years at Mastropietro; Colorectal Blood drome; immune problems; alcoholism the Westfield Service League’s thrift flu with Professor Yanzhong Huang League of Women Voters, please visit Screening Kits; Blood Glucose Test- or chronic liver disease. the divine gift to forgive and forget of Seton Hall University; the national www.westfieldnj.com/lwv. all evil against me and that in all shop. ing with A1C by Overlook Hospi- Pneumococcal Pneumonia revac- Surviving are many relatives and In order to accommodate a large tal; Cholesterol Testing by Robert cination is recommended if: the first instances in my life you are with audience, Great Decisions 2006 has me. I want in this short prayer to friends. Wood Johnson Hospital; Massage dose was given before age 65 and five Graveside services will be held at Artist to Update Club moved to the Westfield Memorial by Therapeutic Massage Training years have elapsed since the first dose; thank you for the things as you Library’s Program Room. The dis- confirm once again that I never 11 a.m. today, Thursday, April 6, at On Betsy Frazee House Center; Anemia Screening; Free unknown immunization status; may Rose Hill Cemetery in Matawan. cussions take place every Monday Colorectal Screening Kits; Lead be indicated for patients with diabe- want to be separated from you in SCOTCH PLAINS – Area resi- from 7 to 9 p.m. through May 1. The eternal glory. Thank you for your Arrangements are by the Dooley dents are invited on Tuesday, April Testing for Children under six years tes, cardiovascular disease, immuno- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- cost for each session is $15. Registra- of age, and Bone Density Screening deficiency and high-risk conditions. mercy towards me and mine. The 11, to the 12 O’Clock Club luncheon tions are accepted at the door. person must say this prayer three enue in Westfield. and program at noon at the Willow by Overlook Hospital for $8. Free raffles, including gym mem- consecutive days. After three days, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Bloodwork testing will be avail- bership and a Wine Library Gift Bas- the request will be granted. This tions may be made to St. Hubert’s Plains. Local artist Frank Thorne Fanwood Library Posts able for minimal fees with options ket will be held. For more informa- prayer must be published after the Animal Center, 575 Woodland Av- will spotlight the Revolutionary War- including: Complete Chemistry, Lipid tion, please call the Westfield Re- enue, Madison, N.J. 07940. Saturday Celebration Panel and CBC, $17; TSH, $10; T4, gional Health Department at (908) favor is granted. R.W.G. April 6, 2006 era Betsy Frazee House, located on the former Terry-Lou Zoo site in FANWOOD – This Saturday, April $5; PSA, $30; C-Reactive Protein, 789-4040 or email Anne Travisano at Scotch Plains. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Fanwood $20; Hepatitis Immunity Titer, $25; [email protected]. Mr. Thorne will show a new video Memorial Library will celebrate the depicting the history of the house new look of its Children’s Depart- and describe the Fanwood-Scotch ment following major renovations. Thirst Shows Global Struggle Over Water Plains Rotary Club’s current and All are welcome to attend. long-term efforts to refurbish the Elmo will be on hand from 12:30 to WESTFIELD – The Union tomorrow, Friday, April 7, at 7:30 building and surrounding grounds. 1:15 p.m. and again from 3 to 4 p.m. County Peace Council will host a p.m. at the First United Methodist A free exercise and yoga class meets for a “meet and greet.” At 1 p.m., free screening of the film Thirst Church of Westfield, located at One each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and East Broad Street. a.m. in the church’s Alexander Hall. Disha Rao will offer poetry duets. Lupus Support Group The film debates two opposing Participants then have the option on Kit’s Kaboodle Interactive Theater To Meet on Saturday views: Is water an inalienable and the second Tuesday of each month to will present “Cinderella’s Storyland” at essential right for everyone? Or can attend the luncheon and program. 2 p.m. This program combines history, COUNTY – The Union County it be regarded as a lucrative resource To make a reservation for the lun- music, dance and improvisation where Support Group of the Lupus Foun- to be bought, sold, traded and cheon, at a cost of $5, and to attend the audience members are cast into the show. dation of America, Inc., New Jersey commoditized? program, please call the church office Finally, there will be a children’s Carrot Chapter will hold its monthly meet- All are invited to stay for refresh- at (908) 232-5678 during morning Hunt at 3:30 p.m. A prize will be awarded ing on Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at ments and post-film discussion. hours or call Wilma Sinnock at (908) for every carrot found. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- The parking lot is accessible from 889-6661 by Saturday, April 8. The The library is located at North Av- ter, Muhlenberg Room – Lower Ferris Place (off Prospect Street). Willow Grove Presbyterian Church is enue and Tillotson Road. The Friends Level, Plainfield Avenue and Attendees should enter through the located at 1961 Raritan Road and is of the Fanwood Memorial Library Randolph Road in Plainfield. side door. handicapped-accessible. will sponsor the festivities. Members, families, friends and the This event is being sponsored by general public are invited to attend the Union County Peace Council, this free support group to learn how the First United Methodist Church to cope with a chronic illness. For of Westfield and Word Out. For Hillside Cemetery more information about the meeting more information, interested persons or lupus, please call the Foundation may call Diane at (908) 233-7344, e-mail office in Springfield at (800) 322- [email protected] or Scotch Plains 5816. visit www.unioncountypeacecouncil.org. 908.756.1729 www.hillsidecemetery.com Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 6, 2006 Page 9 WHS Announces Second Marking Period Honor Roll WESTFIELD –Westfield High Sheri Friedman Melanie Schor Aidan Granstrand Joseph Vall-Llobera School Principal Robert Petix an- Marissa Goldner Katherine Taylor Rachel Gray Brittany VanSickle Grade 9 Honors Robert Hay III Samantha Vitale Britta Greene Melissa Virzi nounced the second marking period Michelle Ball Dan Liu Christopher Kalis Sarah Weber Peter Griesmer Lindsay Walsh Trevor Barnes Daniel G. Ludlum honor roll for the 2005-2006 school Julia Korn Benjamin Zakarin Agustina Healy Emily Walus year. Westfield High School recog- Brandon Heroux Cindy Wang Mallory R. Boesch Gregory Luppescu Jonathan Holt Arielle Wegbreit Tessa Bohman Andrew Marra nizes student achievement every Grade 11 Honors Vlad Bouchouev Elizabeth McCarthy Randi Ackerman Joseph Linares Alexandria Hurtt Daniela Weiner marking period at two levels: Honor Neil Huskey Kristian Wendel Jackson Browning John McGrory Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll. Alyssa Agresta Alyssa Lund Erin E. Cahill Charlotte Morabito Claire Albanese Claire MacDonald Melanie Jackson Hannah Wharam Martha Cain Alyson Moskowitz For the classes of 2006 and 2007, a Amy Altszuler Thomas Malaspina Samuel. Johnson Caitlin Whitlock Christine Kandigian John Wilt Jack T. Camillo Amanda Mosner student must attain all A’s in aca- Matthew Amato Lane Maloney Shelby Carlin Julia Murphy demic subjects and no grade below a Kimberly Angus Christopher Mattes Angela Kerins Domenick Wissel Tara Castellone Kevin Murphy Kaitlyn Anness Kevin Maus Ji Seul Kim Tianyou Xu B in any non-academic subject for Jaclyn Kirna Suzanne Yavuz Jane E. Cederroth Elaheh Nozari Philip Anton Natalia Mavrogiannis Kristina Chabrier Malcolm Opoku inclusion on the Distinguished Honor Anthony Arnold Erin McCarthy Alison Lambert Katharine Young Alexander Chartrain Robert O’Rourke Roll, or a grade of A or B on all Jillian Aronson Lauren McCurdy Toni L. Ma Eric Zagorski Benjamin Maimon Xinyi Zhang Meredith L. Clark Kiran Patankar subjects, academic or non-academic, Victoria Attanasio Amanda McQuade Abigael Clarkson Evan Paulan PLANTED…Marching Band member Julie Nelson will take part in the Westfield for inclusion on the Honor Roll. Be- Stephanie Baeder Rebecca McQuade Colleen Cleary Matthew Pogue High School Marching Band’s Spring and Easter Plant Sale on Saturday, April 15. Emily Baker Harrison Mercado Grade 10 Honors Nicole Cruikshank Ross Pohling ginning with the class of 2008, deter- Luke M. Baran Philip J. Micele James Adams Max H. Lazar Adria DeVita David Pusar mination of inclusion on the Honor Brian Bayne Georgia Mierswa Jessica Anderson Eunsol-Vickt Lee Marie DiIorio Philip Queller Roll will be based on the following Amy Behr Russell J. Miller Stephen Aswad Katherine Lee Joshua Einbinder Eric H. Rachman criteria: For the Distinguished Honor Daniel Bellovin Katherine Morgan Samantha Avis Suzanne Lorusso Christine Feldbauer Samantha Roscigno Joshua Bornstein Suzanne Morgan Erin M. Bange Pamela Marks Margaret Flannery Jenna N. Roth Roll, the GPA must be between 3.75 Emily S. Bregman Christine Mruz Danielle Bercovicz Holly Messina Michael P. Foley Hannah Rubin and 4.0 with no grade lower than a B. Lindsay Brown Caitlin Murphy Andres. Betancourt Montana Metzger Zachary Friss Daniel F. Russo A Good Book - A For the Honor Roll, the GPA must be Jessica Cain Stephanie Musat Kristen Boersig Katherine Meylor Daryl Garfinkel Lauren Sullivan between 3.5 and 3.74 with no grade Andrew S. Cantor Natalie Narotzky Laryssa Borkowsky Christopher Miller Danielle Gillyard Emily Tebbetts Scott Cantor Julienne Niemiera Emma Byer Erin Miller Dominique Gillyard Patrick Tresnan Child’s Best Friend lower than a B. Robert J. Cariste Daniel J. Nuber Alex Chaves Ariel E. Mone Alexandra Goldin Ross Tucker Amanda Carolan Roberto Olivares Elise Colasanti Gregory Nelson Ryan Gradel Alexandra Tunis Grade 12 Distinguished Honors Patrina Caruana Kevin O’Rourke Marlena Cortese Ellen O’Brien Christopher Graf Alexa Vendetti By Claudia Andreski tured to address the learning needs Matthew Carville Caitlyn Oster Leigh Couture Kate O’Connor Nina Helfman Charisse Villa Principal, McKinley School Dana Barrasso Caroline Luppescu Rachael S. Cauley Sean Palme Ian Devaney Gabrielle O’Leary and readiness levels of students. Small Miriam Becker-Cohen Jonathan Maimon James Hughes Julia Watkins Brian Burdulia Pamela Mattielli Brian Checchio Ojus Patil Melvin Diep Matthew Panton Gabrielle Jakub Andrew Weiss Groucho Marx once quipped, “Out- groups of children meet with the Lisa Chen Jennifer Metz Chloe Cherin Jason Perez Alison Donohue Rachel Patterson Matthew Karnofsky Corey Wisler side of a dog, a book is man’s best teacher to read carefully chosen books Vincent Clark Olivia Pomann Kerriann Dooley Evan T. Porch James Kazazis Jamie Wisniewski Christine DeSerio Thomas O’Brien Kristina Cofone Brittany Pryor Jared M. Dornfeld Daniel Ramalho friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to or short stories. These pieces of lit- Allison Fleder Carly D. Oliff DaSeul Kim Kevin Yang read.” All kidding aside, a good book erature are a conduit for skill build- John Gagliano Carrie L. Palumbo Catherine Cordeiro Colleen Psomas Rose Driscoll Josephine Reinhardt Julia S. Knaus Patrick H. Younger Sarah Godfrey Danielle Partenope Brian Corea Adric Quackenbush John Dugan Jorie Richlin-Zack Ethan S. Krell Daniel J. Zavaro brings the world a bit closer and al- ing, with comprehension being the Erica R. Greene Jason Rea Tracy Dalton Sarah E. Queller Evan L. Eisenberg Meredith Rivera Charles W. Laird Steven R. Zilberberg lows the reader to experience many main focus. Critical thinking and Tara E. Daly Evan T. Ralph Elizabeth Engel Zachary Rubin Jacob Lang Lauren Heffernan Caitlin Reilly Jennifer Danielsson Ellen Ramage Danielle Evans Lindsay Ryan realms. Our goal as educators is to problem solving aid students in mak- Cristina Insinga Richard Scialabba create a classroom environment that ing sense of the reading, and the Katherine Itz Emily F. Singer Seth Davidson Daniella Regencia Bryan Fitzpatrick Tessa Schaaf Connor Davis Nicole A. Reich Benjamin Flast Sari Schwartz encourages a love of the written word. teacher requires preparation and ac- Erik Jacobsen Lauren Sinnenberg Nicole DiBenedetto Matthew Renart Jamie Freeman James L. Seip Alexander Kao Jeremy P. Wolf Have you ever heard of balanced tive participation from each member Jaclyn Lack Michael Yee Daniel DiFabio Jessica Riegel Ashley Freudenheim Daniel Selert literacy? It is a framework for teach- of the group. Students respond to Matthew Leong Yuchen Zhang Amanda Diaz Drew Ritter Ariel N. Gale Roshni Shah Kristen Dilzell Adam L. Rubin Rachel Ganz Elizabeth Shannon ing reading and writing that encour- specific aspects of the book both orally Rachel Leopold Yue Zhu Feng Liang Alex Zierler Ashley Dunnan Peter Rucinsky Matthew Gelmetti Jordan Sharif ages all children to expand their think- and through journal writing. Assess- Kari LoBrutto Samantha Zucker Aaron Eisenberg Ryan Salmon Paige Geraghty Allison Sharkey ing through varied literacy opportu- ment of understanding is ongoing. Samaa El-Sherbeini Lindsey Ann Sauerwein Luke Granstrand Jessica Sheft-Ason Kate Fallon Elizabeth Scanlon Matthew Green Deborah F. Siegel nities. Reading experiences are con- Most importantly, the make-up of the Grade 12 Honors Elizabeth Falzon Laura Schwab Elizabeth Harbaugh Rachel Ann St. Lifer ducted throughout the day and in- group is flexible and changes on a Rachael Feeney Ian Schwartz Claire Harris Casey Steinberg David Ackerman Jason Kealy clude reading aloud to children, shared regular basis. Lauren Finestein William Schwartz Salonia Henry Alannah Suchomel reading with the whole class, guided In addition, why is there D.E.A.R. Casey Ackermann Thomas Kent Jonathan Finkel Jonathan Sheflin Caitlin Hewett Danielle Tepper Kristin Aguero Angelina Kozak Nicole Finkel Julie Anne Shelman Lauren C. Huff Julia K. Valentin reading within small groups, and in- (Drop Everything and Read) time in Yasemin G. Alev Emma Laird Kaitlin Fleck Marlena Sheridan Maria Kheyman Lauren Weiner dependent, sustained reading. Numer- classrooms across Westfield? Just as Katharine Anderson Lucija Landeka Alena Fleming John-William Sidhom Kristen Koepfler Hannah Weisman Charles Barber Jennifer Ann Lane ous fiction and nonfiction books are children need practice time for sports, Andrew K. Ford Allison Simon Alexander Kopp Cathryn Winchester readily available to create interest so must they have time to hone their Faith Barton Stephanie Lederman Claire S. Fox Hope Skibitsky Stephanie Korunow Trevor B. Yee Erin C. Beck June Lee Joshua Friedman Jenna Skoller Robert LaForge Michelle Zaffuto and to expand knowledge, and teach- reading skills. This independent time Lauren Bentivegna Caroline Leung Kelly Furlong Leanne Skorge ers encourage their students to to read builds confidence and inde- Jennie Berman Bryan Levine Angelina Garneva Arielle Smelkinson Grade 9 “stretch” their thinking and skill level. pendence. Teachers use this impor- Lee J. Bernstein Caitlin Lisooey Emily Gee Bryan J. Smith Michael. Bialick Adam Lorentzen Certainly, a good book can develop tant time to meet with individual stu- Kelly Gelber Darrell Ann Smith Distinguished Honors Maurice Blackmon Rachael Louie Kyle. Gibbons Jacqueline Snyder Kathryn Abruzzo Amber Marie Lutey Daniel Ingram enthusiasm for the written word, but dents and/or review their students’ Kevin Block Tyler Maccubbin Lindsay Goldberg Jesse Solomon Stephanie Albright Catherine Maguire so much more happens when a child reading response journals. Kyler Boyd Caitlin Mahoney Jana Goldfarb Brent Souders Nicole Aloupis Ezra Margolin John A. 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During that the average third grader’s reading William Harbaugh Laura Straus Jonathan Berman Thomas J. Mruz High School was honored as a semi- shared reading, the teacher leads a skills have risen since 1971, and the Gabriela Chabrier Lauren Miceli Zachary Harris Virginia Stroup Sara Birkenthal Brian Muller Jonathan Chananie Norman Michalek Ying He Satya Tagat Peter Boyes Shannon Murray finalist in the 37th annual national class discussion by first introducing biggest jump has come in the past five Rachel A. Charatan Kimberly Milan Stephen. Heine Julie Tiedrich Sally Bregman Taylor Murtishaw Washington Crossing Foundation the book through a picture walk or a years. Also, one-quarter of elemen- Abby E. Chazanow Samantha Miller Jonathan Helfand Suzanne Toriello Jillian Brinberg Mairead O’Boyle Jeanine Clark Jessica Minsky Scholarship Competition. The presti- prediction session. “What do you tary students read more than 20 pages Michael C. Henry John J. Trimble Amy. Brown K. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 KOLB, CEPPARULO RAP RBI DBLS; DINIZO, 4 HITS Baseball Raiders Rally in 7th, Down Warrior Boys, 13-11

By FRED LECOMTE victory. Raider starting pitcher Josh Decker Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “These guys never give up. We pitched well through four-and-two- Strong relief pitching combined were down a couple of times and third innings before he got into a jam with four runs in the seventh inning came back. Next inning, we put up a by yielding five runs. molded the outcome of Scotch Plains- couple more on the board to take the The Raiders, who totaled 12 hits, Fanwood’s, 13-11, season-opening lead back,” said Raider Head Coach chipped off a run in the first when victory over Watchung Hills in War- Tom Baylock. “That’s one thing this sophomore catcher James Dinizo and ren on April Fools Day. John Mineo group has. They love spunk. They Mineo tapped back-to-back singles picked up the victory in relief and have fire in them and they never quit. and designated hitter John Cox lofted a sacrifice fly that tied the They do all the little things right – chopped a single to right field. The game. Chris Kolb and Joe Cepparulo that’s all I ask of them and the big Warriors, who finished with 18 hits, followed with RBI doubles to seal the picture is going to fall into place.” responded with a run in the bottom of the inning on Chris DeCosimo’s RBI single. The Raiders added three runs in the second. Cepparulo was hit-by-a-pitch and Adam Perez walked. After a double steal, Colin Weber walked and Jeff Bell whacked a laser that scored David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two runs on a miscue at short. Dinizo BEING GREETED BY HIS TEAMMATES…Blue Devil Jay Anderson is greeted by his teammates after blasting a two-run followed with an RBI single. Warrior home run in the fourth inning against Hillsborough. Blue Devil Mike Diaz also smacked a two-run homer. Cody Ross sacrificed home a run in the bottom of the inning. DIAZ, ANDERSON EACH CRACK TWO-RUN HOMERS The Raiders added two runs to take a 6-2 lead in the fourth. Mike Rusin walked and Dinizo rocked a ground rule-double. Mineo and Cox, respec- Hillsborough Unloads Muscle tively, lofted RBI sacrifice flies. The Warriors rocked Decker for five runs to take a 7-6 lead in the bottom of the inning, highlighted by Brandon Edwards’ three-run homerun and On Baseball Blue Devils, 16-4 Adam Rivera’s solo homer. Mineo entered in relief and retired the side. By DAVID B. CORBIN vides the perfect opportunity to ex- champions, demonstrated its offen- “My goal was if we could get Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times perience mistakes. sive muscle with a 16-hit attack, in- through four, anything after that would Most times the very best learning April Fools Day offered no jokes cluding three home runs – one a grand be great,” said Baylock. “Josh had experiences come from mistakes but did offer the learning experience slam – to defeat Westfield, 16-4. two out when he gave up a couple of and, in many cases, the opening when the visiting Hillsborough Raid- “We learned when we play an upper big hits, so I had to pull him out a little game of the baseball season pro- ers baseball team, last year’s Group 4 echelon team, you have to change more prematurely than I wanted to. your approach. Whether it be hitting, He did a good job, kept us in the game whether it be on the mound, whether it Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEW COACH KNOWS CONFERENCE NO SWIPING ALLOWED …This Watchung Hills Warrior doesn’t have a and kept it close.” be in the field, you have to be ready for chance as Raider first baseman Chris Kolb catches him and slaps on the tag. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the ball to get to you a lot quicker,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster. BOE Confirms DeSarno Raider starting pitcher Rob PERRELLA, KAGAN, HOBAN, LG JUMPS ARE STRONG Kumbatovic limited the offensive- minded Blue Devils to just seven hits, but did yield two-run homers to Mike To Be WHS Grid Coach Diaz, who also singled, and Jay Ander- Blue Devil Track Men Look son. Mike Murray, Tom Ricciuti, Craig By DAVID B. CORBIN the selection. Ellis and Justin Olsen added singles. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Of the 25 interviews for the posi- The Blue Devils discovered they For several months, there has been tion, “We interviewed five people. Of needed to brush up on their defense To Middle/Distance Strength widespread speculation as to who was those 25 people, we were looking for when they committed three errors – going to be the next Westfield High people who had head coaching expe- they had five in the game – and a wild School football Head Coach and it rience. We narrowed it down to two pitch that led to a four-run first inning By DAVID B. CORBIN Anthony Abitante and Blue Devils in the 1600 and Jay Hoban at 4:36 in had been rumored that Jim DeSarno, CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mike Woods and Mike Gorski fin- the 1600 will get added support from the five-year head coach at Kinnelon For years, the primary strength of ished 1-2-3, respectively. Woods and sophomore Evan Friedman who ran a High School, has been the chosen IMPROVE YOUR GOLF GAME the Westfield High School boys track Gorski have graduated and No. 3 Blue 4:37 in the 1600 and 2:02 in the 800. one. and field team has come with the Devil Alex Kao, who has cleared 12 John Gagliano will compete in the 800 Well! The rumors have become a WITH THESE SPRING SPECIALS! depth and talents of its distance and feet, is out with an injury, so the pole and 400 while Alex Tarlow, Ameer reality but DeSarno is no stranger to middle distance runners. The same is vault burden rests with sophomore Rogers and Eric Scrudato will com- the Watchung Conference. Prior to Six 30 min Lessons Six Lessons (For the Golf Swing, true this season but the Blue Devils Matt Shaffer, junior Mike Porch and pete in the 800. For his performance in his coaching at Kinnelon, he had been (30min, 45min or 1hr) Chipping, Putting, Driving, could get added strength with an newcomer Eric Brandman. winter track, Kagan was named All- an assistant coach at Linden High For The Price of Five Pitching & Sand Game) evolving long jump crew. All eyes will still be on senior Jeff Union County Third Team in the 800. School and at Malcolm X. Shabazz. Plus Two Hole Last year, it was evident that the Perrella who has recorded times of “He knows the conference. He Includes Computer & “Actually, we have a lot of young Video Analysis Playing Lesson Blue Devils were developing well in 1:58 in the 800, 4:25 in the 1600 and kids who are pretty good. Evan Fried- knows the people. He’s been around Michael Kierner PGA Professional $275.00 the long jump when Rich Scialabba, 9:20 in the 3200. Last year, he strode man ran 2:02 (800) indoors and 4:37 and has a great rapport with every- Marcus Graham and Tyler Maccubbin to a third-place finish in the 3200 at (1600) indoors. In middle distance, one,” said WHS Athletic Director For More Information, Please call Michael Kierner, Head Teaching Professional at Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club placed 2-4-6 at the Watchung Confer- the MOC and this winter he won the we are pretty strong,” said Blue Devil Ed Tranchina who, along with Dr. 908-233-3989 ence National Division meet. Pres- event in the Group 4 meet and placed CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Robert Petix and Gary Kehler, made ently, Scialabba has a best leap of second at the MOC. Perrella, who 20’6” and Graham has leapt 19’6”. will attend William and Mary in the Sophomores Mike Mathews and Adam fall, has been improving his times in Bergo are in the mid-19s and sopho- every event and is expected to reap a more Trent Burns had cleared 18 feet. large number of team points. The Blue Devils had the top two- Several additional runners from last some in the state in the pole vault last fall’s excellent cross-country team will year and Union County swept the bring in points in the middle and long event at the Meet of Champions distance events. Seniors Kris Kagan (MOC) when Governor Livingston’s with a time of 2:01 in the 800 and 4:34

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The last time The Den attempted an and Dan Deserio are the only boys to a four-year catcher and four-year cleanup “audience participation” event, it was not score over 500 points in one basketball stick. Harry Shatel, one of the state’s all- exactly a slam-bang success. Nonethe- season? time greats and the coach who replaced less, we will attempt another contest, us- 32. The boys cross country team won Norm (Nemo) Koury when he left ing a night on the town with The Den as either a county, conference, sectional or Morristown for Cranford, was a lover of the bait to lure the supposedly big-time group title every year that Walt Clarkson what was called “inside baseball” at that WHS sports fans out of hibernation. was the coach (1960-82)? time, and he gave Bastecki the squeeze This week’s Den features a pop quiz on 33. Jacki Booth made first-team All-State bunt sign not once (foul ball), not twice Westfield High School sports. There are in softball for three straight years in three (foul ball) but three times (successful true or false questions, and also number different positions: outfield (1976), bunt, Morristown wins!). association. On the number association catcher (1977), pitcher (1978)? After the game, a reporter asked questions, there will sometimes be more THIS AND THAT Bastecki if he was surprised to get the than one answer, any of which will be Well, this is definitely not the way the bunt sign. considered correct. WHS baseball team wanted to kick off “Not at all,” he said, “but I knew if I There is one catch: You have less than what is hoped to be an outstanding 2006 didn’t get that last one fair that (Shatel) 100 hours to complete the quiz and email season. Hillsborough brought out the heavy would have me out here until dark prac- me your answers at [email protected] no metal Saturday afternoon and rolled to a ticing my bunts. Thank God I got that last later than midnight this Sunday, April 9. surprisingly lopsided 16-4 win before one one fair.” The winner(s) will get an evening at the of the biggest crowds in years. Then Mon- Imagine that in 2006. Can’t do it, can pub/bar of your choice with The Den. day, WHS took a 1-0 lead over Cranford you? David B. Corbin (2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times IMPORTANT PART OF THE DISTANCE TEAM…Junior Jen Danielsson, front, will head a strong group of Blue Devil While it’s doubtful anybody could get into the bottom of the fifth before implod- WHOOPS distance runners this season. With 120 participants, the Blue Devils expect increased competition within the ranks. all 33 answers correct, here’s a break- ing and losing 8-1. That’s 24-5 in runs, When talking about the upcoming la- down of scoring (all those who take the which is the reverse of what was expected crosse season in last week’s Den, we time to compete will get their name and/ to be happening. But “he who laughs last, omitted some key players: defensemen or screen name listed in next week’s Den laughs best” is a saying to be remembered Tom Bottini and Kevin Maus, middie 120 PARTICIPANTS COULD PROMOTE COMPETITION with their score): 26-33 is an A; 19-25 is here. There is still no doubt here that WHS Chris Mattes, attack Mike Bialick, and a B; 12-18 is a C; 6-11 is a D; 5 or less will be playing deep into June. goalie Ben Thomas. Coach Gerry means you fail and should move to Scotch A powerhouse field of some of the Benquista’s team opened Tuesday against Plains or Cranford. state’s top golf teams and golfers will be Moorestown and will visit West Windsor- Lady Blue Devils Spreading So, here’s the quiz. Some of the num- competing Monday (3:30 p.m., shotgun Plainsboro South today. bers are scores, some are streaks, others start) in the seventh Blue Devil Classic at YOUTH RUGBY are uniform numbers or the length in Echo Lake Country Club. In addition to The Union County Rugby Club will be yards of school records, still others are the host Blue Devils, led by Jimmy Arbes, starting its youth program in mid-June and years something major happened; the true other top teams include Bergen Catholic, is looking for members. The club is nearly The Talent in Track & Field or false is fairly obvious. It shouldn’t take Delbarton, Oratory Prep, Ramapo, Ridge, three decades old and plays its home games more than an hour or so to complete. And Ridgewood and Seneca. at Unami Park, Garwood. The team will please, when you respond, keep the an- In a rematch of last year’s sectional learn its rugby from coaches who have By DAVID B. CORBIN son,” said Blue Devil Head Coach ing to good things from the field swers in the order of the questions listed final, the WHS boys tennis team will host nearly 300 years’ playing experience. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Nancy Carpenter. Perry, once healthy, team,” said Carpenter. “Lynn is try- here. Bridgewater-Raritan on Monday, 10 a.m. The team also has a U19 boys team and WESTFIELD – Strength in dis- combined with sophomores Chris- ing to develop each of them in more Good luck to all. Early favorites to get Bridgewater won 4-1 in last year’s sec- a women’s side with over 20 players. tance and middle distance events has tina Obiajulu and Jessica Sheft-Ason, than one event.” an A: Joe Della Badia, Owen Brand, Jeff tional final, and is among the favorites in The youth teams include four age brack- been the Westfield High School girl’s will give the Blue Devils depth in the Heading the field girls will be se- Gilbert, Glen Kehler and Adam Pizzi. Group 4 this year, along with West ets: the Owls (5-6 years old), Falcons (7- track and field team’s trademark for high jump and hurdles. niors Carolyn Cook and Katie Ander- BY THE NUMBERS Windsor-Plainsboro South. WHS seems 8), Hawks (9-10) and Eagles (11-13). years. That reputation remains; how- “We are looking good in those ar- son, sophomore Lauren Brachman 1. 7-11 (hint: it’s a score, not the name of as strong as last year, maybe even stron- They play behind Edison Intermediate a convenience store) – 2. 16-21 – 3. 24-0 ger, and was given no mention among the School on Tuesday and Thursdays (prac- ever, this year’s Blue Devils also ap- eas,” noted Carpenter. and talented freshman Ariel Burns. 4. 27-13 – 5. 11-37-170 – 6. 0 – 7. 11 state’s top Group 4 teams in the Star- tices) and Saturday (games), starting June pear to be honing their skills in the Senior Tri-Captain JoAnn Mathew “Lynn is really looking forward to 8. 14 – 9. 15 – 10. 29 – 11. 30 – 12. 36 Ledger’s preview. 20 through July 29. jumping events, hurdles, throws and will compete in several events, which working with her,” Carpenter said of 13. 40 – 14. 42 – 15. 46 – 16. 52 – 17. 64 IS IT JUST ME … Among former WHSers who have sprints. include the sprints, long jump, triple Burns. “She has natural talent.” 18. 97 – 19. 300 – 20. 1944 – 21. 1949 Or does anybody else hate aluminum/ played on the team are Gerry Glassey, Junior Emily Perry, who has been jump, 4x200 and 4x400. In the distance events, junior Jen TRUE OR FALSE? metal bats? And this is nothing new. Scott and Clark Landale, Mark and Paul the Blue Devils’ leading high jumper, “She is a good, all-around kid, so Danielsson, sophomore Stephanie 22. The first varsity wrestling team was in When the Westfield Boys Baseball League Harbaugh, Jeff Lunin, Tom Donnelly, will be called upon to compete in the wherever I need her, I can put her in. Cortinhal (Second Team All-Union 1958-59 under coach Gary Kehler? in the late ’60s went aluminum to save Doug Kehler and current WHS footballer hurdles and sprints. Unfortunately, She is a workhorse,” said Carpenter. County winter track) and senior Meg 23. The original owner of the Jolly Trol- money on buying new bats, my team, the J.T. Sheehan. Perry dislocated her patella in the Junior Erica Ammermuller will be Driscoll appear to be the frontrunners. ley was an ex-WHS footballer named Joe Phillies, was the only team that stayed For more information, contact co-direc- Monier? wooden. I bought the bats myself. But I tor Paul Harbaugh at (908) 370.4131 or second week of practice and is ex- effective in the sprints and the long “We have a really nice core of dis- 24. Legendary athlete/singer/actor/activ- wouldn’t let my kids use those fake bats. [email protected], or co- pected to be out four to six weeks. jump. tance (runners) and a lot of the kids ist Paul Robeson played varsity baseball It’s tougher to bunt with them, and that director Diane Dabulas at (908) 591.7027 “Emily will definitely be a con- “I think we are going to see some who really came on last year are go- at WHS before moving out to Somerville? was a big part of baseball back then, or [email protected], or through their tributor. She had a terrific indoor sea- good things from her,” commented ing to be the backups,” said Carpen- 25. The boys lacrosse team’s first “home” especially on the Phillies. website at www.mudturtlerugby.com. Carpenter. ter. “Our most experienced runners was Sycamore Field, behind the new Watching those balls fly out of the park THIS WEEK’S ‘MUST-SEES’ In addition, senior Tri-Captain, are in the distance. Jen Dannielsson firehouse on Central Ave.? during Saturday’s WHS-Hillsborough game Today: Boys lacrosse at West Windsor “Allie Fleder’s got some serious came on last year. Meg Driscoll has 26. The baseball team once played home made me long for the days when teams used South (4:30 p.m.). speed. You are going to see her in the been with us all four years.” games at Tamaques Park, Unami Park in to scrap and claw for a single run, and if it Tomorrow: Baseball at Scotch Plains (4 2(00) (meters). You will see her in the Additionally, this year’s massive Garwood and Nomahegan Park in meant a walk, a stolen base, a bunt and a fly p.m.), softball vs. Scotch Plains (4 p.m.). Cranford? ball, that was great. These days, bunting is Saturday: Baseball in Watchung Hills quarter. You will see her in the 1(00) squad of 120 strong could promote 27. Kathy Federici won county titles at a forgotten art, gone the way of the 18-foot Tournament (TBA, 2:30 p.m.), boys la- (meters),” said Carpenter. increased competition within the team second and third singles for the WHS off-the-glass jump shot and the handing of crosse at Montclair (11 a.m.). Replacing field coach Thom itself. boys tennis team in 1980 and 1981, re- the football to the official after a touchdown Monday: Golf in Blue Devil Tournament Hornish, who retired from the posi- “Right now, we are to the point in spectively? … all stuff for old black and white movies (3:30 p.m.), tennis vs. Bridgewater (10 tion after 32 years of service, is Lynn this program where we will be look- 28. Westfield defeated Bridgewater East on ESPN Classic. a.m.), girls lacrosse at Oak Knoll (4 p.m.). Muir, who previously had coached at ing for competitors,” said Carpenter. (1986) and Mountain Lakes (1987) for its I remember a Morristown-Livingston Tuesday: Softball at J.P. Stevens (11 Mountain Lakes. Muir, a field athlete “We have so many girls that it will be two boys lacrosse championships. game back in the 1970s. Future major a.m.), tennis at Livingston (10 a.m.), track in her high school and college days, hard for some of them to get on the 29. The boys soccer team’s first varsity leaguer Rick (Hollywood) Sofield tripled vs. Scotch Plains (11 a.m.). has been developing her throwers line. You have limitations. You can win was over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in in the seventh inning of a tie game, the The Devil’s Den appears Thursday in David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 1963? winner of which would capture the Jersey The Westfield Leader during the scholas- SIGNALS…Blue Devil Head Coach from one-event specialists to multi- only enter so many athletes. It’s be- 30. Sally Stokes was a co- or tri-captain of Hills Conference championship. Up tic sports season. Contact us with com- Nancy Carpenter. Signals her starter event athletes. coming a little more competitive. I the first three girls soccer teams? stepped Walt Bastecki, Morristown’s ments, suggestions or trivia questions at at the beginning of the 200 meters “She is a technician. We are look- think it’s a good thing.” 31. Bob King, Tim Goski, Boo Bowers version of current WHS star Mike Murray, [email protected]. Go Devils!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Farrell, Tim Jacob and Caroline Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Steller, and sophomores Dan WESTFIELD – Just after the Union Liebowitz and Nick Livolsi. County tournament and prior to the According to Blue Devil Head Meet of Champions, Westfield High Coach John Turnbull, “Our most im- School golf coach John Turnbull said, proved player is Nick Livolsi. The “The good thing is, that going into the teaching pro at Echo Lake, Derek states, we do have four solid players, McDonald, has done a wonderful job where last year we didn’t.” working with Nick. Along with Dan All four players did click at the Liebowitz, both of them will be very right time to earn the Blue Devils important to our season along with their second team title in three years Adam Becker.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at the Meet of Champions (MOC) The Blue Devils, who began their David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE RIGHT STUFF…Blue Devil relief pitcher Peter Antonelli had the right stuff held on the 6,711-yard, par 70 course 27-match season at home with Union QUICK, EXCITING OFFENSE…The Blue Devils boys lacrosse team will keep to hold Hillsborough scoreless in his one-and-a-third inning appearance. at the Burlington Country Club in on April 3 and Wardlaw-Hartridge on opponents off-balance with its quick and exciting offense. Mount Holly. The Blue Devils fin- April 4 and away at Linden on April 5, ished with a 307 total to beat runner- will face several very good opponents SHARKEY, BIALICK, YARUSI TO LEAD up Bergen Catholic by four strokes. like Hunterdon Central, Scotch Plains- Hillsborough Unloads Muscle Well! Three of those four solid Fanwood, South Plainfield, Princeton, players have since graduated includ- East Brunswick and Cranford. ing three-time Union County champ Additionally, the prestigious Blue Blue Devil Boys Have On Baseball Blue Devils, 16-4 Ryan Shallcross, who also finished Devil Tournament is scheduled for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 second at the MOC. The one remain- Monday, April 10, at Echo Lake Coun- ing player, senior Captain Jimmy try Club at 3:30 p.m. The event will Well-Balanced Lax Team for Hillsborough. In the bottom of the speeds. If you do that, you can keep Arbes received All-State recognition feature powerhouses Bergen Catho- inning, after leadoff hitter Tom Bonard them off-balance. Pete Antonelli last year, placed second in the lic, Delbarton, Oratory Prep, Ridge, By DAVID B. CORBIN according to Blue Devil Head Coach was hit-by-a-pitch, Diaz gave the Blue changed his speeds and we had three Watchung Conference and Union Ramapo, Ridgewood, Seneca and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Gerry Benaquista, “the 2006 team Devils hope by crushing his two-run or four ground balls and we were out County tournaments and had the Blue Westfield. Last year, Bergen Catho- Twelve returning varsity players – has set some outstanding goals and shot over the 387-foot mark in right- of the inning. Baseball is simple. You Devils’ second-best average of 39.25 lic, ranked No. 2 at the time, took top half from the offense and half from are willing to work hard to accom- centerfield. just have to throw pitches they are not in his freshman season. honors with a team total of 315 (six the defense – from last year’s squad plish them.” In the fourth and fifth innings, Blue ready for,” Brewster said. Joining Arbes on the course will be players), while the No. 6 Blue Devils look to give the Westfield High School Team Tri-Captains Ryan Sharkey Devil pitcher Brandon Cuba discov- More lessons were to be learned in seniors Alex Hodara and Matt placed second with a 328 total and boys lacrosse team a well-balanced and Mike Bialick, both seniors, and ered that throwing fastballs or tele- the seventh inning. With Blue Devil Liebowitz; juniors Anthony No. 12 St. Augustine placed third squad this season. The Blue Devils junior Ryan Yarusi will lead a fero- graphing off-speed pitches would not Joe Schurig in relief, the Raiders read Alverness, Adam Becker, Billy with a 330 total on the 12-hole setup. expect to keep opposing teams off- cious attack force, which will also work when the Raiders went to the his pitches, drew a walk and rapped balance with a quick, exciting of- include juniors Chris Mattes, Luke long ball to score three and five runs, three singles and a double to score fense, as well as keeping them in Baran and Joe Simone. All have a respectively. Corey Swickle (3-for-3, four more runs. The Blue Devils also DAVIS TO LEAD A STRONG GROUP check with a solid, experienced de- kean scent for the opponent’s goal. HR, ground-rule double, 4 runs scored, added their fifth error and an errant fense. Solid as a rock, the defensive lead- 3 RBI) ripped a two-run shot over the throw home when it should have been Last year, the Blue Devils demol- ers are veterans, senior Tom Bottini, leftfield fence and Matt Zygmund (3- thrown to the cutoff man. ished Northern Highlands, 14-8, in and juniors Kevin Maus, Will for-4, 2 HR, 4 runs scored, 5 RBI) “We missed the cutoff man. That Raider Golfers Return the second round of the Group 3 tour- Harbaugh, Eddie Kane and CJ Pattela. followed with a solo blast to right- cost us two runs. It wasn’t going to nament at Gary Kehler Stadium be- Although last year’s outstanding goalie center in the fourth. In the fifth, change the difference in the game but, fore ending their season in the next Chris Zafutto has graduated, coach Zygmund smashed a grand slam to the as the year goes on, that will make a round with a 9-7 defeat at the sticks of Benaquista has been quite pleased with same location, Rich Schnaljae tripled big difference,” said Brewster who Talented Veteran Team Ridge to finish 9-12. Probably the the performances of senior Alex Lewis to center and scored on Rock added, “I have confidence in this team. Blue Devils’ most impressive win of and junior Ben Thomas. Palumbo’s sacrifice fly to leftfield. We are an experienced team. I know By DAVID B. CORBIN have eight to 10 guys who can play. the season last year came on May 14 Other players expected to add sup- Anderson ripped his two-run homer how we can play. We hit the baseball Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Because of our depth, it’s going to in Westfield when they overwhelmed port are: seniors Kevin Anderson (var- over the leftfield fence in the bottom of well. Our pitching is solid. We are just Talented veterans head a hungry make everybody play better,” said the Seton Hall Prep Pirates, 6-3, then sity last year), Nick Brownstone, the fourth. Blue Devil pitcher Peter going to shake this one off and come group of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Raider Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. ranked eighth in The Star-Ledger. Andrew Brunhofer, Chris Byrne, Antonelli came to the mound with two back again Monday against Cranford.” School golfers who yearn to savor the Senior Jack Davis, who has been With a great attitude and balance, Jesse Garfinkel, Jeff Goldstein, Bryan outs in the fifth and put out the fire by Hillsborough 400 350 4 16 sweet taste of victory in the Watchung accepted to the Penn State PGA pro- Levine, Bryan Nolan and Jeremy getting his first batter to ground out to Westfield 200 200 0 4 Conference and Union County tour- gram, will head this veteran group Raider Golfers Return Wolf, juniors John-Russell Brockway, second. Because of his ability to dis- naments this season. comprised predominantly of seniors. Peter Cornell, Russell Miller, Jeffrey guise his off-speed pitches and work Westfield/Hillsborough With the exception of Mike Sprung, “He is going into the golf industry,” Talented Veteran Team Mysel, Alex Vanarelli (2005 varsity) fine placement, Antonelli also silenced who graduated, the Raiders return the commented Ciccotelli. “He is with- CONTINUED and Brandon West and sophomores Hillsborough in the sixth inning. SP-F/Watchung Hills same group that finished second in out a doubt our most consistent The Raiders opened their season at Harry Bernstein and Andrew “Our pitchers just have to learn. Baseball on Website the Watchung Conference A Division player.” home against Wardlaw-Hartridge on Rosenberg. You just can’t sit with fastballs. Un- with a super fine score of 323 on the Along with Davis and Balch will April 3 and Hudson Catholic on April “I expect to be well balanced this Photos of the Westfield/ par-72 course at Shackamaxon Golf 5 and will host Union at Shackamaxon less you throw 88 (miles per hour) Hillsborough and SP-F/Watchung be seniors Greg Bruno, Chris Cooper, year with an exciting offense return- and above, you just can’t do that and Country Club in Scotch Plains, Andrew Goldberg and Brian Halpin, today, April 6, at 4 p.m. ing and a solid defense returning, as Hills baseball game will be avail- coming up just three strokes shy of “We have a chance to have a very against good high school teams. It’s able on The Westfield Leader who placed fourth in the Watchung well as two great goalies. The team’s going to take time and effort. When Westfield’s 320 total. Clayton Balch, Conference tournament last year. Jun- good year. This is as strong a team as desire to win will be the catalyst of website. www.goleader.com – now a senior, surprised many by fin- we have ever had,” said Ciccotelli. these guys work in the bullpen be- Click Photos in upper right then ior Colin Campbell and sophomore this year’s team. Our team is experi- tween starts, they have to really work ishing second with a 78, two strokes newcomer Brian Pak, who, accord- “The tough thing about high school enced, as well as tight, but of players Photos on left and scroll to appro- behind Blue Devil star Jimmy Arbes. golf is you have one round to win it in. on those other pitches. You have to priate list. ing to Ciccotelli, “has been playing who believe in the team and each locate your fastball and change “We have a veteran team back. We really well,” will round out the squad. If we are on, we have a good chance.” other,” stated coach Benaquista.

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By FRED LECOMTE to stay in the match and fight,” said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Miller. “He has an excellent stroke and Once again the Scotch Plains- we’re working on being match-tough.” Fanwood High School boys’ tennis Junior Michael Cegodic will fill the team will have a schedule loaded slot at third singles. “It definitely will with stiff competition. The Raiders’ be a challenge for him, but he has season looks to be respectable with assured me that he was up to the chal- six players returning. lenge,” said Miller who feels that “I was able to arrange a scrimmage Krueger should win most of his with Watchung Hills and Livingston matches but Bridgewater and Westfield Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times and that gave me a chance to see the will be his stiffest competition. Sec- LOOKING FOR A STRONG SEASON…Despite a tough schedule, the Raider boys in match situations,” said first- ond singles and third singles will be netmen look to be competitive. Pictured, left to right, are: first singles player Ryan year varsity Head Coach Sandra challenged most of the season. Krueger, Head Coach Sandra Miller, second doubles player Ron Stein and second David B. Corbin (2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Miller. “I’m taking this time to really Sophomores Ted Rosenblatt and singles player Scott Leyden. STRONG IN MIDDLE/DISTANCE EVENTS…Blue Devils Kris Kagan and Jay get to know the boys and evaluate first-year player Mike Denizio will fill Hoban are part of a large group of talented middle distance and distance runners. their skills and weaknesses.” the first doubles slot. Denizio, a soccer As to who will fill the vacancy spot player, is noted as a scrambler and has Baseball Raiders Rally in 7th, left by graduate Jason Krueger (first the fastest feet on the tennis court. singles), coach Miller named Jason’s “Rosenblatt played last year. When Blue Devil Track Men Look brother, Ryan a sophomore. paired up with Denizio, Mike runs Down Warrior Boys, 13-11 “I’m very lucky to have Jason’s everything down and Ted has some brother. He’s a well-mannered, well- good strategy.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 To Middle/Distance Strength rounded young man who understands Senior Co-Captains David The Raiders scored two runs in the seventh, but a slick double play – CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the game. He’s focused and intense, Ginsberg and Ron Stein will be at fifth to regain the lead when Cepparulo third on the day – ended the threat. but a bit inconsistent in his serving. second doubles. and Perez each singled, Weber hit an After the game, Mineo said, “I was Head Coach Jack Martin. runner for us. He was in the top-seven He’s very aware of it and working “They are starters this year,” said RBI sacrifice fly and Mike Rusin getting comfortable with my slider Iron man Maccubbin, with a leap all season. He also brings a dimemsion hard on that part of his game,” said Miller. “Stein is very coachable and I ripped an RBI double. The Raiders and two-seam fastball but once they of 6 feet, is the leading Blue Devil in in the intermediate hurdles, the high Miller. “As far as everyone else, have given him a new serve. They are added a run in the sixth but the War- started hitting I had to rely on my the high jump followed by Scialabba hurdles and the two jumps. He part- we’re working on volleys, serves and scramblers, get everything back and riors scored three runs on two singles fastball and that’s the pitch I got the (5’8") and newcomers Bergo (5’8") ners up in the high jump with Richie return of serves. I have a building hopefully will drive their opponents and a two-run double in the bottom of kid to hit for a double play to end the and Burns (5’6"). In winter track, Scialabba. Those two make a good block here ahead of me. I’m working insane.” the sixth to take a 10-9 lead. Cepparulo game.” Maccubbin was named All-Union pair,” said Martin. hard with the sophomores, trying to Miller concluded, “It would be nice and Kolb combined for a double play As to his key hit, Mineo explained, County Third team in the event. In the The Blue Devils opened at the get their game together so we may be to come in with a winning record and I to end the inning. “I felt that I had to choke up on the bat field events, Erik Anderson will push Kearny Relays on April 1 and had two a stronger team next season.” think we can do that, but we have some The Raiders’ four-run seventh be- and put the ball in play with two the shot put and Erik and Kyle Gib- first-place performances at the var- Sophomore Scott Leyden, who challenges. For myself, I would like to gan when Rusin walked. Denizo strikes on me and get that run in and bons will lead way in discus. Eric sity level and won the freshman/ played doubles last year, will play see overall improvement for each and ripped a shot past third and stole it worked out just fine.” Courtney and Doug Townsend will sophomore event. Friedman, second singles. “He’s the Whip! I every player out here. My objective is second as Rusin advanced to third. Dinizo, who went 4-for-5, added, toss the javelin. Gagliano, Kagan and Perrella won taught him a hook shot, which is a teaching volley and serve. If they walk Mineo followed with an RBI sacri- “I had a lot of work in the off-season “Erik Anderson had a pretty good the varsity 4x800 with a time of 8:18.4. variation on his whip and he loves it away from the season having accom- fice fly to tie the game. Cox walked and feel real comfortable at the plate. first scrimmage meet (in the shot put). Scrudato, Forstenhausler, Friedman but he needs to mature and learn how plished that, I would be happy.” and Kolb yanked an RBI double to I’m not trying to do too much, just hit He’s picked up the discus now, so we and Perrella won the distance medley left to take an 11-10 lead. Cepparulo for singles. We surprised Watchung should be pretty good there. We just with a time of 11:01.5. The Blue followed with a two-run hopper over Hills, we surprised ourselves and I’m got to find some more javelin Devil underclassmen totaled 56 points Raider Trackmen Win Four the 325’ fence in right, extending the happy it was a good day for us.” throwers,” said Martin. to beat out Seton Hall Prep at 42 lead to 13-10. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 130 221 4 13 Maccubbin will also compete in points and Trenton Central at 26. The Warriors added a run in the Watchung Hills 110 503 1 11 the 400 Intermediate Hurdles and the Andrew Flood, Josh Einbinder, Dave At GMC Coaches Relays 110 High Hurdles. Scialabba is ex- Hyslip and Tarlow won the 4x800. pected to compete in the 110 Hurdles. Braxton, Trent Burns, Sam Reichbach The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Alfano, Tom Pennella and Kyle Freshman Donte Braxton, Connor and Tarlow won the sprint medley. School boys track and field team made Rowbotham won the shuttle hurdles Davis and Alex Forstenhausler will Adam Bergo and Malcolm Allen won a very strong showing by winning with a combined time of 1:06.2. compete in the 400. Brian Burdulia, the long jump. four events, placing second in four Rowbotham, Alfano and Pennella Mike Mathews and Craig Cognetti The Blue Devils will travel to events and grabbing one third place at won the intermediate hurdles with a are expected to compete in the 100 Scotch Plains on April 11 then will the Greater Middlesex Conference time of 3:02.9. and 200. host the Blue Devil Classic on Satur- Coaches Relays in South Plainfield Pennella with a clearance of 12 feet “Tyler (Maccubbin) is very strong. day, April 15, at Kehler Stadium, be- on April 1. and Max Carow with a clearance of He also was a solid cross-country ginning at 9:30 a.m. Nehemiah Burney-Porter, James 11’6” tied a meet record of 13’6” in the pole vault set in 1999 by Central Regional, St. Joseph’s of Metuchen and Sayreville in 2000 and East Brunswick in 2001. Mike Alleman and John Badala won the team shot put with a distance of 97’11”. The Raiders took second in the distance medley with a time of 11:08, second in the high jump with a height of 11’4”, second in the triple jump

with a distance of 78’3.75” and sec- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond in the discus with a distance of EFFECTIVE ON THE MOUND…Starting pitcher Josh Decker surrendered just 251 feet. The Raiders grabbed third two runs in three and two-third innings before running into trouble. The Raiders in the 4x1600 with a time of 19:15. downed Watchung Hills, 13-11.

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The Westfield Blue Devil In- for his contributions to golf. vitational is a high-profile high school Coach Turnbull, who is a golf profes- tournament held at Echo Lake Coun- sional at Shackamaxon Golf and Coun- try Club in Westfield every April that try Club, has coached at WHS for the brings together eight of the state’s top past seven years. His teams have won teams. Coach Turnbull is also the three Group 4 State Championships, Golf Tournament director in the twice won the Tournament of Champi- Watchung Conference. ons and twice been named the number The Freedom Cup is a Ryder Cup one team in New Jersey. His record at styled event that is held every year the helm is an amazing 133-8-2. between the top players of Union and REAL WARRIORS…The Westfield Warriors 6th grade travel basketball A The long-time pro at Scotch Hills Middlesex counties. Coach Turnbull Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Team finished with a 20-10 record. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Nathan Country Club in Scotch Plains was a initiated this competition in 2002 OUT TO PROVE THEMSELVES…The Blue Devil girls lacrosse team fields a Mitchell, Jake Harris, Jackson O’Leary, Chris Albanese, Michael Mondon and four-time recipient of the New Jersey along with Bo Henning, the golf coach strong and balanced team that’s out to prove that they are in the hunt for county Paul Werner; second row, Michael Giacone, Dan Berke, Ned Allen, Ryan Elliott, Sections Professional Golf Associa- at East Brunswick High School. and sectional honors. Tyler Monaco and Alex Williams; back row, Assistant Coaches Mike Giacone and Mark Mitchell and Head Coach John O’Leary. Not pictured is Assistant Coach Rick Elliott. Lady Devil Laxers Look WF Warriors Finish Holy Trinity 5/6 Boys Hoops Season, 20-10 Finish Fine Season The Holy Trinity boys 5/6 grade To Make Things Happen The Westfield Warriors 6th Grade CYO Basketball Team recently com- boys travel basketball team fin- pleted an outstanding inaugural sea- ished a successful season with a By FRED LECOMTE fun to watch. In a scrimmage she son, finishing with an 11-1 record Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times saved point-blank shots time-and- combined record of 20-10. The and placing second in the Union Warriors competed in premier tour- Despite the fact that nine talented time again, totaling 16 for the day. County CYO basketball league. players graduated from last year’s That’s pretty amazing,” said Coulson. naments in the Poconos and at Holy Trinity also had a successful Fairleigh Dickinson University and girls lacrosse team that produced a The Devils will work their defensive run through the playoffs winning all fine 8-8 record, the Westfield High unit around Zucker and Sinnenberg. succeeded with multiple victories the way to the Union County CYO over their opponents. School Blue Devils will field a strong “Sinnenberg and Sam are two of our Championship game where they lost and balanced veteran team. strongest defenders. Our midfield has The boys played at a very high to St Mary & Elizabeth of Linden. level all year competing in the Several speedy and skilled new really stepped it up this year with Mary Daniel Luzzi, Michael Coletta and faces on the battlefield this season Kate Luker, Julie Shelman, Rachel highly competitive “A” bracket of Bob Slaski led the team all season in the Garden State Basketball could place the Blue Devils in the Tucker and Lindsey Sauerwein who scoring. Sam Eliades and Peter Ianelli hunt for county and sectional honors. continue to grow and get better. Shelman League, which features some of ran the offense and Lee Goldberger the best teams in the area, and most “We have a lot of young talent this in particular has really turned into a was the team’s sharpshooter. Robert year,” said Blue Devil Head Coach powerhouse both offensively and de- recently defeated Somerset County O’Connor, Nick Arnold and Liam Champion (Bridgewater 6th grade Liz Coulson. “It’s pretty exciting see- fensively,” said Coulson. Devin anchored the defense while RECOGNIZED BY THE NJSIAA…Westfield High School golf Head Coach ing returning players stepping into Plenty of offensive muscle will boys) in tournament play at Alex Jeffery and Charlie Callinan Fairleigh Dickinson University. John Turnbull, center, was recognized by the New Jersey State Interscholastic leadership roles and new players step- come via Luker and Shulman as the were the team’s big men in the middle. Athletic Association, at their annual luncheon, for his contributions to golf. ping up their game.” go-to midfielders. Coulson looks for Flanking Turnbull is NJPGA Executive Director Scott Kmiec, left, and Westfield Last year the Devils displayed Santoriello, Emma Laird and Kristin High School Athletic Director Ed Tranchina. flashes of brilliance and showed op- Fortino to set things up on attack. Alli ponents that they are a team to be MacDonald, who is aggressive on reckoned with. both ends of the field, is expected to “We’re building on last season’s give the Blue Devils added punch. WF BOE Comfirms DeSarno solid foundation and are out to prove The Blue Devils had a great start to ourselves as a force,” said Coulson. the season with an 11-10 victory over To Be WHS Grid Coach Tri-Captains Lauren Sinnenberg, Montville on April 1. Luker scored Amy Santoriello and Sam Zucker are four goals and Sheman powered in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 expected to bring leadership in the three respectively. development and strength of the new- “We’re going to get on the map this people then Jimmy got the job,” said sive and defensive scheme and are comers. year by going up against some tough Tranchina. there going to be any additional “They’re all strong players as well teams and really make them work. DeSarno, who lives in Somerville changes in the present coaching staff? as positive role models for the team. It’ll be fun,” concluded Coulson. with his wife and two children, is a “It’s his program. He usually runs I have high expectations of them both graduate of Montclair State Univer- a Wing-T but mixes in an I-forma- on and off the field,” said Coulson. sity and has a degree in Health and tion. He is going to interview the staff The Blue Devils had several close Raider Baseballers Physical Education and a principal’s to see who wants to stay with the games that slipped away last year. “My Blank Shabazz, 11-0 certificate. He will also teach Health program,” Tranchina said. “I think goal is to not let it get that close or let and Physical Education in the the kids are going to be very happy. that happen this year,” said Coulson. Pitcher Jake Parisi tossed a five- Westfield school district but it has not We wanted somebody who would Michelle Zafutto will tend the inning one-hitter and struck out seven treat them right and he is going to be OUTSTANDING SEASON…The Holy Trinity boys 5/6 grade CYO basketball yet been determined which school. Westfield net. as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High team recently completed an outstanding season. Pictured, left to right, are: front “There are openings in the dis- the one who will treat them the right “I saw potential in Michelle imme- School baseball team blanked Shabazz, row; Peter Ianelli, Nick Arnold, Daniel Luzzi, Lee Goldberger, Robert O’Connor trict,” Tranchina noted. way. This is where he wants to settle diately. She is aggressive and un- 11-0, in Scotch Plains. Mike Rusin and Sam Eliades; back row, Coach Goldberger, Michael Coletta, Alex Jeffrey, With a new head coach, are there down, so I think we are going to have afraid, which is pretty awesome at smacked a pair of home runs and added Liam Devin, Bobby Slaski, Charlie Callinan and Coach Luzzi. going to be any changes in the offen- him a good long time.” this level. She’s a complete wall and a double in the 12-hit attack.

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Nakaia ure Skating Championships held in Winter Equestrian Festival. In the shows in the Low Junior Division, Dallas, TX in the Masters Senior La- world of equestrian sports, the Win- jumping fences that are 4’3”-4’6”. dies event for skaters age 36-45 years ter Equestrian Festival is the largest Steenberg is also responsible for old. Masters level skaters are the high- and longest consecutively running grooming her horses and cleaning est level of adult skaters and tend to sporting event in the world. Among their tack. Additionally, although she have been competitive skaters as chil- the competition are Olympic athletes, had to withdraw from Westfield High dren, with the Senior category being international riders and more than School in order to compete, she is the highest level within the Masters 5,000 horses. keeping up with her studies with the track. Steenberg rides her two horses, Two help of a group of tutors, so she will Skating to piano music by David O’Clock Fox and Nikaia, six days a be able to reenroll as a junior when WE ARE NUMBER 1…The Devilfish 9&10 boys freestyle relay team took first Lanz, Federbusch landed several week and shows them in competition she returns in April. place with a time of 1:59.07. Pictured, left to right, are: Matt Daniel, Anthony double jumps, including a double toe Gurrieri, Max Shin and Luke McGrory. in combination en route to the vic- tory. Program highlights included a WF Area ‘Y’ Offers WF Devilfish Do Well straight-line footwork sequence at the conclusion of her program, an Ina Spring Track Club At NJ Jr. Olympics Bauer into an Axel and steady spins. The Westfield Area Y is offering a The following Westfield Area Federbusch trains with Victor Flyers Track Club for boys and girls in YMCA Devilfish swimmers placed Petrenko at the IceVault in Wayne and Grades 2-8. Practices will be held on in the Top 16 at the 2006 NJ Junior has been skating competitively as an Wednesday and Friday from 6-7:30 Olympics Meet held March 17-19 adult skater for the last three years after p.m. at the Kehler Stadium in Westfield. at Rutgers University. retiring from the sport for 20+ years USATF meets are scheduled on Female 10 & Under: Audrey while raising her family and establish- Saturday and Sunday throughout the Bangs (14th 100-fly, 15th 100- ing her career in investment banking spring. The season will run through back), Becky Zhang (8th 100- and as a rating analyst at Moody’s Pamela Federbusch the end of June. Beginners, as well as breast, 9th 50-breast, 9th 100-fly, competitive runners, are encouraged 14th 50-fly). to participate. Male 10 & Under: Matt Daniel Practices for boys and girls in Grades (12th 100-IM, 13th 50-back, 14th 4-8 will begin on Wednesday, March 200-free, 5th 50-free, 7th 50-breast, 29. Practices for boys and girls in 3rd 100-fly, 9th 200-IM, 4th 50- Grades 2-3 will begin on Wednesday, fly). Anthony Gurrieri (9th 50-free, April 19. Registration is required. 14th 100-free), Max Shin (16th 100- Members and non-members can reg- back). ister by stopping by the Y Main Facil- Female 11-12: Summer Thomas ity located at 220 Clark Street. (16th 1000-free). For more information or ques- Female 13-14: Suzanne tions, call Jennifer Hessberger, Lemberg (3rd 100-fly, 4th 50-free, sports director, at (908) 233-2700 4th 100-free). extension no. 258 or e-mail Male 13-14: Matt Meserole (2nd TAKING THINGS IN STRIDE…Kate Steenberg of Westfield and her horse Two [email protected] or 100-back, 14th 200-IM, 3rd 200- O’Clock Fox take things in stride at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Debby Hall, track coordinator, at back), Matt Morgan (13th 200-IM, Fla. 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Campers will ex- in the TCS World Series in Park City, perience one-on-one instruction by Utah. the Cobras 18U players, who include This will be the third consecutive all-county level players. The instruc- year that they have qualified for a tion is focused on helping develop the national championship tournament. young player and preparing them for This summer they will be competing the middle school softball experience. against some of the best teams in the Campers will be organized into BI-COUNTY HOOPS CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL 1 seventh nation. The World Series includes teams of equal comparative ability grade basketball team recently won the Bi-County Division A League playoff by teams from California, Arizona, Texas and play a live, instructional-softball beating Warren, 61-46. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Blake DeJohn, Sterling Gibbs, Sean Reilly, James Leitner and coach Keith Gordon; second row, and Colorado, as well as from the game. For more information, please mid-west and eastern U.S. call Tony Piniat, (908) 757-8197. LEAGUE HOOPS CHAMPIONS…Team No. 4 pulled off a 50-47 victory to coach Neal Leitner, Matt Manns, Daniel Lesce, JC Davidson, Andy Quijano, Yale capture the Westfield 7th grade boys In-Town Basketball League title on March Gordon, Oleg Solovyev, Denzel Carden and Evan Hubbard. 19 at Edison Intermediate School. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Hayden Kopser, Jack Baudhuin and Nick Boyle; back row, Erik Gozdieski, Jacob Walker, Jeremy Lin and Jesse DeMartino. Not pictured are Nick Roth, Joe Leopold, SPF PAL 7th Cager Boys Win Coach Jeff Gozdieski and Coach Linus Lin. Weichert Bi-County Flight A Crown Weichert School 1 Golf Outing Slated for April 24 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch second quarter, but forwards Andy SCOTCH PLAINS – A charity golf outing is scheduled to take place on Plains-Fanwood (SPF) PAL 7th grade Quijano and JC Davidson cut off all Monday, April 24, at the Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club, 1607 boys defeated Warren, 61-46, to win the base-line drives and dominated the Shackamaxon Drive in Scotch Plains. The outing begins with registration 2006 Bi-County (BC) Flight A champi- boards. Outlet passes to Yale Gordon, at 8 a.m. onship. Warren had upset Westfield in Gibbs and DeJohn made the SPF tran- Proceeds from the outing will benefit several activities for the School the first round of the playoffs, while SPF sition hard to stop. One Elementary School, including the playground, science fair, reading avenged two regular-season losses by SPF began Weichertto substitute but the incentives, cultural arts and student/parent programs. defeating Cranford, 58-36. defensive game plan remained and The golf outing costs $195 per person and will include a continental The championship game took place guard/forward Sean Reilly was too breakfast, a cocktail reception (cash bar) and a BBQ lunch. Beverages will at Terrill Middle School in Scotch aggressive for Warren to handle. By be provided while the golfers play. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is Plains before a packed house. The halftime, SPF led 41-18. OUTMANEUVERING OPPONENTS…Frank Kirchner of the Union County due by April 17. For more information, call Jim Lambert at (908) 322-1356 full-court guard pressure by Sterling In the third quarter, SPF slowed the Rugby Football Team outmaneuvers the opposition as he runs down the field or e-mail [email protected]. 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Westfield . . . Charming vintage Colonial has been impeccably maintained by meticulous homeowners, and offers charming features such as three bay windows, vintage moldings, natural wood trim, and hardwood floors. The morning sun streams into the formal Living Room which features a brick SCOTCH PLAINS $859,000 WESTFIELD $879,000 fireplace and built-in bookcases. Enjoy cooking in the large updated eat-in Rambling 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath on over an acre of lush property with panoramic Introducing this fabulous 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Split Level on an oversize lot in Kitchen, and entertaining in the holiday-sized Dining Room. Escape to the golf course views. Sunken Family Room, formal Living and Dining Rooms, Tamaques school district. Impressive Cathedral ceiling Living Room, Formal cozy Den, or the light-filled Sun Room addition overlooking the back deck Eat-in Kitchen, grade level Media Room, fabulous rear deck with fireplace and Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, lovely grade level Family Room walk-out. Master and landscaped yard. The home features four Bedrooms with oversized chef’s barbecue area. Bedroom with built-ins and vast walk-in closet. Rear deck overlooking expansive closets, 1 ½ Baths, a Recreation Room and a ton of storage. Enhanced by yard. Finished Basement Recreation Room, attached 2-car garage. WSF0196 a great location on a quiet street in the Washington School area. Call Grace Rappa at 908-301-2019 for an appointment. $659,000. For Westfield Listings of Homes visit my website: Jayne Bernstein www.GraceRappa.com Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2005 Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 Westfield Office E-mail: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

209 Central Avenue © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. 908-233-5555 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 Page 18 Thursday, April 6, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION MONACO’S LANDSCAPING COMPRESSOR FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER HELP WANTED Design & Maintenance Extra 3-ton Air-conditioner SCOTCH PLAINS Real Estate: Thinking of making a Shrub & Tree Planting, Spring compressor available. CLASSIFIED ADS OPEN SUNDAY 1-4pm change? 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Gereral office TOWN OF WESTFIELD Spectacular & Affordable duties including answer phones, PLANNING BOARD Window Treatment typing, filing, Fax resemue to REVISED MEETING DATES Interior Decorating (908) 232-0738 attention Builder In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D by professional designer. (Open Public Meeting Act), the Westfield Free consultation - Local references BABYSITTER NEEDED Planning Board wishes to advice the pub- (732) 726-0241 lic of its REVISED MEETING DATES. Babysitter needed in my The meetings will be held at 8:00 p.m. in HOUSE CLEANING Westfield home. 2 kids, Council Chambers in the Municipal Build- 6-10 hours/week. Require own ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Polish woman is looking for transportation and references. Wainscoting, moldings and hardwood floors define the charm New Jersey. more homes to clean. (908) 397-5308 filled ambiance that pervades this delightful Fanwood Split. The Board will also meet at 7:30 p.m. on Very good experience these dates in the Council Conference CLEANER / SET-UP PERSON Brimming with Colonial style, a marvelous flow is enhanced by Room in the Municipal Building for a work and references. session, which the public may attend but Tel. (732) 952-3451 Fanwood area, 3-4 days per wk. a rich palette of textures and details. The sun-filled living room may not participate in. Some lifting required. Must have The following meeting dates have been ANDREIA’S CLEANING and a dining room, are complemented by a warmly outfitted eat- revised: car and speaks English. Hrs. are Will clean Houses, in kitchen. Relaxation is maximized in the comfy family room From: July 6, 2006 Fri. 4-8pm or 6-11pm. Sat.9-1 or and cozy den. Lovely private spaces welcome you with ample To: July 13, 2006 (Thursday) Apartments & Offices. 11-1pm Sun. 8- 1pm. Must also Have references be avail for work during the wk as closet space, custom built-ins, sun-catching windows and a new From: August 7, 2006 To: August 17, 2006 (Thursday) & 6 years experience. needed. $10.50/hr to start. bathroom. A wonderful backyard with a brick patio, wood fence, (201) 998-5792 Applications and plans to be considered Please call (908) 625-8351. a two-tiered deck and an ideal setting, craft a home that suits at these meetings will be on file in the office (201) 563-3947 of the Secretary of the Planning Board, TOP CUT TREE SERVICE your lifestyle. Presented for $529,900. 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New HOUSECLEANING No Job too small! Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I Clean Houses, Trimming, Elevating Kenneth B. Marsh, Secretary Apartments & Offices. 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Scotch Plains, has filed for a third term on ing teams with the other employee groups. may not be well-known in the commu- I have supported the development of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of During her terms she has served as the nity, but I believe it is one of the key new courses to address changing student SP-F Budget Sustains High Quality Education. board’s liaison to the Municipal Alliance factors to making Westfield’s educational needs and interests, such as the proposed In announcing her candidacy she ex- Committee, the Board of the Union system so strong. Since I joined the Board Broadcast Journalism and newer high Of Instruction in Our Classrooms plained, “It’s important for a board of County Educational Services Commis- of Education six years ago, serving on the school skills-based classes. I was thrilled education to have a mix of experienced sion, the PTA Council and the Delegate Curriculum, Instruction and Programs with the effort of the 20-member team of Recently, I was explaining to my seven- athletics, theatre arts, reading recovery, and newer members. Our board has gone Assembly of the New Jersey School Committee has given me an inside view elementary teachers who developed the year-old son why we vote, and how vot- or college prep programs? Take a look at through some new additions recently, and Boards Assembly. of this process which includes a five year new Language Arts program from scratch; ing is our chance to stand up for the things the budget and find out. I am willing to stay on and apply what For six years she has represented the review cycle for all content areas. this curriculum has generated much praise that are important to us. On Tuesday, What do you have to lose if the budget I’ve learned over the past six years to help local school district on the executive board Over the years, I’ve played an active both within and outside the district. I’m April 18, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood does not pass? provide stability to the board. I also am of the Garden State Coalition of Schools, role in shaping the goals of this commit- looking forward to reviewing our new School Budget for 2006-2007 is looking If the budget is defeated then it is looking forward to helping to train a new a statewide educational lobbying group tee. First, we need to ensure that our Technology Curriculum, which defines for your vote. turned over to the Scotch Plains and generation of board leaders.” representing suburban school districts. content meets state standards. The state the skills we want our students to have. What are you voting for? Did you know Fanwood town councils for review. Their Most recently Linda has served as board For the past two years, she has been this defines what students are expected to While I had always been impressed that our budget includes funding for 44 mandate will be to make reductions. president for the past two years and vice group’s vice president. know at different grade levels in aca- with Westfield’s in-depth curriculum de- extracurricular activities at the high Maybe instructional staff? Maybe extra- president for the two years before that. She has a BA degree in education and demic areas as well as in technology and velopment process, I learned firsthand school, plus athletic teams and music curricular activities? What are you vot- She also has served on the board’s Cur- an MA degree in school public relations, consumer/life skills. It is critical that our how truly unique we are when we inter- programs? How about the new social ing for? riculum, Finance, Policy, both from Glassboro State College, now curriculum is well-aligned to these stan- viewed candidates for the Assistant Su- studies textbooks and continued indus- The 2006-2007 is available for review Superintendent’s Evaluation and Com- Rowan University, and has varied experi- dards, since the state tests are based on perintendent of Curriculum last year. In trial arts and computer technology at the on-line at www.SPFK12.org, or by call- munity Relations Committees, chairing ence in public relations for schools and these standards. We also want our cur- other districts, curriculum development middle schools? ing the budget hotline (908) 889-9665. this last committee for four years. non-profit groups. riculum to reflect Westfield’s own higher seemed mostly focused on choosing text- As a parent of an elementary school Do not let this opportunity pass you Currently the chairperson of the Board Linda and her husband, Jim, are the objectives rather than just merely match- books, rather than the extensive process student, I am concerned with maintaining by. Check out the school budget and vote of Education’s negotiations efforts with parents of two sons, Christopher and ing the state’s. we value in Westfield. class size in light of increasing enroll- for it. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education Daniel, graduates of the SP-F schools My specific priorities have included Maintaining our commitment to a ment. In the last six years the number of Association, Linda also has served during who have successfully navigated college. students in our district has grown by 634 Cynthia Warren trying to provide consistent delivery of strong curriculum will continue to be a Scotch Plains the curriculum across the district as well priority for me if I’m reelected to the students. To address this increase and the By WF-BOE Candidate Beth Cassie as trying to ensure that a logical sequence Board. We must continue to examine our 120 new students expected next year, the of skills is taught as students move from offerings, compare ourselves to other dis- 2006-2007 budget includes 17 new teach- PUBLIC NOTICE Creating Opportunities For All one grade level to another. I also feel it is tricts and make sure that we’re meeting ing positions. TOWN OF WESTFIELD very important to have comprehensive our students’ needs. I am voting for the budget to sustain the PLANNING BOARD Developing programs that enable the The mission of the Westfield School course guides containing well-defined ob- Editor’s Note: Mrs. Riegel submitted high quality of instruction in our class- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield district to keep students in Westfield is District is to “prepare students to reach jectives, content plans, instructional tech- this letter for last week’s edition. Because rooms. What are you voting for? Is it Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, good for everyone. Most recently the their highest potential and to become pro- niques and professional development ex- of our oversight, it was not printed at that April 3, 2006 memorialized the following district created a program ‘Leaps and ductive, ethical and responsible citizens pectations, especially given the number time. PUBLIC NOTICE Board action taken on March 6, 2006: Bounds’ to serve the needs of some of our through rigorous educational programs TOWN OF WESTFIELD very young students who would other- which respect individual differences and 05-18(V) C.F.G.R., L.L.C., 430 – 510 By WF BOE Candidate Doug Stokes PLANNING BOARD CENTRAL AVENUE, BLOCK wise be placed in out-of-district programs. diversity”. The law ensures that a free, 3006, LOTS 5, 6 & 7; SEEKING ‘Leaps and Bounds’ allows Westfield appropriate public education is available Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Make an Educated Vote on April 18 Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, PRELIMINARY & FINAL MA- students to experience life at Jefferson to any student with a disability who needs April 3, 2006 memorialized the following JOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL Elementary School this year, including special education and related services and I have spent the last couple of weeks ensure that success thrives. Board action taken on March 6, 2006: WITH VARIANCES. APPLI- assemblies, school functions and holiday that students with disabilities are educated outlining my qualifications as a candidate I ask the voters of Westfield to make an CANT SEEKS TO DEMOLISH celebrations when appropriate; and their in the “least restrictive environment.” for Westfield’s Board of Education. My educated vote on Tuesday, April 18, not a 06-03(V) L & L WAFFLES ENTER- EXISTING BUILDINGS ON parents are afforded the opportunity to be Least Restrictive Environment, as de- 12 years as a public school educator and popular vote. If you seek a new perspec- PRISES, LLC, 20 PROSPECT THE THREE LOTS AND TO STREET, BLOCK 3105, LOT CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILD- included in all aspects of the Jefferson fined by the New Jersey Department of curriculum resource teacher is invaluable tive from the status quo, than elect a 21; SEEKING FINAL MAJOR ING THAT WILL HAVE BASE- parent community, including the PTO, Education, “sets the standard that, to the to Westfield’s BOE because I know the candidate who understands the daily op- SITE PLAN WITH VARI- MENT PARKING, RETAIL/OF- social activities, and friendships. maximum extent appropriate, students day-to-day operations of schools. I also erations of public schools. One who is not ANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS FICE ON FIRST FLOOR AND 8 This coming school year the district with disabilities are educated with chil- witness first-hand the impact that district- afraid to question those that make deci- TO CONVERT A PORTION OF APARTMENTS/CONDOS has received a waiver to allow this group dren who are not disabled. It means that wide policies and procedures have on sions for our children. A candidate who THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR EACH ON THE SECOND AND of children to stay together for an addi- special classes, separate schooling, or both children and the greater community. thinks progress, believes in progress and SPACE OF THE BUILDING TO THIRD FLOORS. APPLICA- tional year and possibly add some new other removal of students with disabili- It’s about providing our children with will push for progress. A COFFEEHOUSE AND BIS- TION ALSO INCLUDES RE- younger children. Our ability to grow this ties from the general educational envi- a quality education embraced by the Thanks for supporting education. TRO WHICH WILL SERVE LATED SITE IMPROVE- LITE FOOD AND HAVE A MENTS. (I.E., PARKING, program however is hampered by our ronment should occur only when the se- people of Westfield – our community. All Please continue to e-mail me with your SEATING CAPACITY OF 41. LIGHTING, ETC.). Approved space constraints. Programs such as verity of the disability is such that educa- stakeholders have a vested interest in the thoughts, ideas and comments at Approved with conditions. with conditions. ‘Leaps and Bounds’ are both good for tion in general education classes with the success of our schools and should vote to [email protected]. Kenneth B. Marsh Kenneth B. Marsh students and families and for our budget. use of supplementary aids and services Secretary Secretary While the cost to educate a student in a cannot be achieved.” By WF BOE Candidate Jane Clancy 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $26.52 specialized in-district program exceeds Why should children with disabilities our average cost per pupil – it remains be included? Because children that learn Drawing on Personal Experiences PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE economically attractive to taxpayers as it together, learn to live together. When we TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS When I sat down to write my state- develop his desire to go into industrial forms may be obtained from the Office of is less costly than sending a child to an provide this environment in one of INVITATION TO BIDDERS Recreation, Municipal Building, Township out-of-district placement. Westfield’s existing schools, we all win. ments for Candidates Night, I realized design, not to mention that my house is of Scotch Plains, between the hours of that I had been involved in the Westfield fully decorated with an assortment of Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through WF-BOE Candidate Anne Riegel school system for almost 20 years. When tables and benches. ders to bid for the following Project: Friday. I sat down to write this article, I broke it For my eighth grader, it is mathematics THE PURCHASE OF CHEMI- Bid proposals and all required docu- down even further and found that I have and any and every sport. My sixth-, third- CALS, SEEDS AND FERTIL- ments must be completed and submitted Please Use Your Vote Wisely been spent approximately 3,420 days and first-graders, we shall see, but I know IZERS AND OTHER SUP- by the date as set forth above. All docu- In less than two weeks, Westfield resi- I ask you to use your vote wisely. The standing outside those school doors wait- that with so much available to them they too PLIES FOR THE MAINTE- ments in the enclosed Bid Package must dents will vote on the annual school bud- school budget is the only government bud- ing for that bell to ring. And I wouldn’t will find an enriching and rewarding path. NANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP accompany the bid proposal. OF SCOTCH PLAINS, BORO In addition to the above documents, a get and choose three Board of Education get that gets voted on. We don’t get to vote trade one minute of it for anything. My husband Bob and I are on this certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond members who will serve for the next three on the town council’s budget or the county, OF FANWOOD AND THE One interesting discovery I have made journey with our children, guiding them, SCOTCH PLAINS BOARD OF issued by a responsible bank, trust com- years. Given the impact of these deci- state or federal budgets. As a result, the from raising seven children is how some- working with them side by side, immersed EDUCATION. pany or insurance company, payable to sions on the educational experience of school budget sometimes becomes an op- one can watch one of them emerge from in every extra curricular activity you can the Township of Scotch Plains shall be our children, I urge voters to take their portunity for voters to send a “message.” a school building and say to me, “oh possibly imagine. Westfield schools have Bids will be accepted only by mail or in submitted with each bid as a guaranty that responsibility seriously and go to the polls For example, if you’re angry or upset there’s a Clancy” but that is really as far a great deal to offer and I have willingly person to the Office of the Township Clerk, if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park execute said Contract. The Bid Security on Tuesday, April 18. about a school situation, I encourage you to as their similarities go. Each child brings shared my time and skills in return. I can’t Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 We’ve worked hard to develop a bud- try to get your issue resolved or your opin- shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) to the table a different personality, differ- think of a better investment to make. (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) of the total amount of the bid or get that the community can support. ion voiced, rather than voting against the ent interests and different strengths. It Children and education are my life. I until April 19th at 10:00 a.m. The Town- TwentyThousand Dollars ($20,000.00), While the budget is a compromise even budget. The district won’t know what your amazes me how a child can have the same wouldn’t want it any other way. I have ship of Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Town- whichever is lower. among Board members, we did agree “no” vote means, but programs you care teacher as an older sibling and walk away high expectations of my children and you ship”) shall not be responsible for any bid All bid Security, except the Bid Security that the overall budget is reasonable about might get cut if the budget is defeated. with a completely different experience. can have high expectations of me if elected mailed which is lost in transit or delivered of the three (3) apparent lowest respon- and provides the resources needed to Making good decisions about the bud- We are so fortunate in Westfield for to the board of education. With 1,980 late by the Postal Service. At the above sible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, achieve Westfield’s high standards for get, as with other important decisions made our children to be offered such a diversity more days to go at those school doors, I time, the bids will be publicly opened and be returned after ten (10) days from the read aloud. All bids must be presented in opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday education. The tax increase is 3.85 per- by the Board, requires the ability to listen to of programs, programs that have really can draw on my myriad of personal expe- sealed envelopes which are clearly marked cent, one of the smallest increases in many constituents in the community, ana- excepted) and the bids of such Bidders enabled them to explore and expand upon riences to help build a strong foundation “Scotch Plains Township Shared Ser- shall be considered withdrawn. years and lower than in many other lyze and question information, and make their particular interests and their talents. for the education of all of our children. I vice Bids”, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch The Township reserves the right to re- New Jersey towns. determinations based on sound educational For my oldest child, it was foreign lan- have a lot of “been there, done that,” Plains, New Jersey 07076". No bid will be ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial While no increase or even a decrease practices and what’s good for kids. guages; for my next, the school play at under my belt, but each experience has received after the time and date specified. informalities, all in accordance with the would be desirable, it is not feasible given For the past 6 years, I’ve taken my role on Edison, which also brought out a little prepared me to find a better way of doing The Township of Scotch Plains is acting New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law the community’s expectations for enough the Board very seriously and worked hard to class clown in him; for my 10th grader, it the next time and the next time. as the lead agent for this bid. Additional N.J.S.A. 40A:11 1 et seq. In the event of teachers to maintain class sizes and for make thorough decisions that benefit stu- the industrial arts program has helped members participating in this bid will be an equal or tie bid, the Township shall PUBLIC NOTICE the Boro of Fanwood and the Scotch Plains award the bid in accordance with state offering the electives, extra-curriculars dents and the district. I promise to continue Board of Education. Each entity will be and support services expected in this level of dedication if I’m reelected. statutes. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD entitled to purchase off of this bid. Each The Township also reserves the right to Westfield. Flat state aid combined with entity will deal solely with the awards win- UNION COUNTY INVITATION TO BID reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are growing enrollment and rising costs in ner for the particular items that they are in Another BOE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS not available and/or appropriated. healthcare, special education and utilities Sealed proposals will be received by the need of (i.e. ordering, payment of bills and The selected Bidder, will, within seven makes a tax increase unavoidable. on page 20 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a Pub- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- receipt of materials will be the responsibil- (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an lic Hearing will be held by the COUNTY of bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East ity of each entity.) Bidders should also be appropriate contact with the Township. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION on May 9, 2006, May 10, 2006, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at aware that some of the requirements may All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, and May 17, 2006 to discuss the diversion/ 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, April differ from entity to entity and they will be Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD panied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s disposal of various County parkland prop- 24, for the required to meet the standards set forth by Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimi- erties subject to Green Acres restrictions that entity. BOARD OF EDUCATION Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order of “2006 IMPROVEMENT OF nation in Connection with Certain Public in the Townships of Scotch Plains and After receipt of bids, no bid may be the School District for not less than ten BOULEVARD IN THE TOWN Contracts and Supplementing the ‘Law ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Union and the City of Summit, the proper- withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the percent (l0%) of the amount of the bid, but OF WESTFIELD, NEW JER- Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, ties in question are 163 Glenside Avenue, date of the bid opening except if provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in no case in excess of $20,000.00; and SEY”. 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. sealed bids will be received by the Scotch must be delivered to the Secretary of the Scotch Plains, (Lot 9, Block 5301) ap- for herein. The bid of any Bidder who 17:27, as amended from time to time, and Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Union School District, or a designated represen- proximately 7,573 square feet, 3 Kipling The work under this Proposal includes consents to an extension may be held for the Americans With Disability Act. County, New Jersey for Furnishing Heat- tative at the above place on or before the Road, Scotch Plains, (Lot 2, Block 5401) the furnishing of all labor, materials and consideration for a longer period of time as BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ing, Ventilating & Air Conditioning hour named. The Board of Education and approximately 13,204 square feet, 836 equipment necessary to complete the work may be agreed upon between Bidder and SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Equipment at the Scotch Plains- Architect assume no responsibility for bids Chestnut Street, Union (a portion of Lot 2, as shown on the Contract Drawings and the Township. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Fanwood High School, 667 Westfield mailed or misdirected in delivery. Block 3002) approximately 45,558 square described in the Contract Specifications, All bids must be on the bid forms pro- Thomas Atkins Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, Pro- feet (1.046 acres) and 65 Stanley Avenue, and Proposals shall be in accordance with vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in Municipal Manager (FVF#3636), together with all work inci- posals shall be accompanied by a Propo- Summit, (Lot 2, Block 604) approximately such Drawings and Specifications and the the Bid Package. Specifications and bid 1 T - 4/6/06, The Times Fee: $93.84 dental thereto, in accordance with the re- sition of Surety in required form, assuring 2.19 acres. The disposition of these prop- terms proposed in the Contract. quirements of the drawings and specifica- that satisfactory arrangements have been erties is sought by the County as the The major items of work under this con- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tions prepared by Faridy Veisz Fraytak, made between the surety and the Bidder properties are all improved lots for which tract include, but are not limited to, the UNION COUNTY “County”) has adopted the Union County P.C., Architects/Planners, Trenton, New by which surety agrees to furnish Bidder the County does not have a public pur- following in estimated quantities: BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS District Solid Waste Management Plan, as Jersey. with a Performance Bond and Payment pose. The properties are existing housing 3,569 linear feet of Granite Block Curb- ORDINANCE NO: 625-2006 amended from time to time (the “County Bids for the above will be received by the Bond ; each in the amount of 100% of stock and continuing as housing stock is in ing Intro Date: 3/30/2006 Plan”); and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- the amount bid. Also surety agrees to the public interest. The annual cost to 260 cubic yards of Roadway Excavation WHEREAS, the County has designated tion in the Administration Building, located furnish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in maintain the improved properties drains 3,300 square yards of Profile Milling NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the the Union County Utilities Authority (the at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, required form. The Proposition of Surety from the County’s limited resources for 400 tons of 4 inch thick Bituminous Con- following proposed Ordinance was intro- “UCUA”) as the agency responsible for Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, at 2:00 shall be executed by an approved surety park activities. Information regarding the crete Stabilized Base Course duced and passed on the first reading at a implementing the County Plan; and P.M. (Prevailing Time) on April 25, 2006, company authorized to do business in proposed diversion can be obtained by 17,000 square yards of 2 inch thick Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen WHEREAS, the UCUA did on March 15, and will be publicly opened and read im- the State of New Jersey and in accor- forwarding a SASE to the County of Union, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course Freeholders of the County of Union, New 2006 adopt Resolution 27-2006, a copy of mediately thereafter. dance P.L. 1995, c.384 (amending Administration Building, Law Department, 840 square yards Bituminous Concrete Jersey held on the 30th day of March, which is attached hereto, which recom- A PRE-BID MEETING is scheduled for N.J.S.A. and 2A:44-144, effective Janu- Attn: Improved Parkland Disposal Diver- Driveway Repair 2006 and said Ordinance will be taken up mends to the Board of Chosen Freehold- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2006 at 3:30 ary 10, 1996) and with the three highest sion Application Scopes Report, 2 1,400 square feet of 4 inch thick Con- for further consideration for final passage ers that include D-Wood, Inc., Block 8, Lot p.m. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITO- rating categories of rating companies Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- crete Walk at a meeting of said Board to be held at its 428-y-10 in the City of Elizabeth be in- RIUM. All prospective bidders are encour- nationally recognized and listed as per sey 07207 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms meeting room in the Administration Build- cluded in the County Plan as a Class B aged to attend. Appendix A. The Public Hearing scheduled for May furnished and must be delivered at the ing, Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 27th Recycling Facility; and New Jersey Law A-3130 (PL 2004, c.57) No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 17, 2006, will be held at County Engineer- place and before the hour above men- day of April, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., or as WHEREAS, a copy of this Ordinance requires all local contracting agencies to sixty (60) days after the date set for the ing Building at 6:30P.M., 2325 South Av- tioned, and must be accompanied by a soon thereafter as said matter can be together with the attached is available for collect state “business registration” certifi- opening thereof. enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076. certified check or bid bond payable to the reached, at which time and place all per- public inspection at the Office of the Clerk cates of vendors with whom they do busi- The right is reserved to reject any or all The Public Hearing scheduled for May 10, Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at sons who may be interested therein will be of the Board of Chosen Freeholders at the ness. This new law requires the submis- bids or to waive informality in the bidding if 2006 will be held at the Union Township least ten percent (10%) of the base amount given an opportunity to be heard concern- Union County Administration Building, sion of a registration certificate at the it is in the interest of the School District to Municipal Building at 6:30 P.M., 1976 of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor ing same. Freeholders Meeting Room, Administra- time of bid. Failure to supply this do so. Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey, 07083. more than $20,000.00. Each bid must A copy of this Ordinance has been posted tion Building, 6th Floor, Elizabethtown certificate will result in bid rejection. Bidding shall be in conformance with the The Public Hearing scheduled for May 9, also be accompanied by a Surety Com- on the Bulletin Board upon which public Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey; at the of- If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 2006, will be held at the Summit Municipal pany Certificate stating that said Surety notices are customarily posted in the Union fices of each Municipal Clerk in the County must be prequalified by the New Jersey 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- Building, Council Chamber at 6:30 P.M., company will provide the bidder with the County Administration Building of the of Union; and at the offices of the Union Division of Property Management and lic School Contracts Law.” 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New required Performance bond in the full County of Union and a copy is available up County Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1 Construction (DPMC) , prior to the date All bidders are placed on notice that they Jersey, 07901 amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu- to and including the time of such meeting & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey, during that bids are received. Any bid submitted are required to comply with all require- Persons are invited to comment at the sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica- to the members of the general public of the regular business hours; and under the terms of New Jersey statutes ments of Affirmative Action Regulations, hearing, if interested, they will be required tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, County who shall request such copies, at WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the not including a copy of a valid and active P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). to register at the hearing by listing their on the forms included in and explained in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of amendment will be held by the Board of Prequalification/Classification Certificate The district shall include the following name and address on a sign-in sheet. In the contract documents. Chosen Freeholders in said Administra- Chosen Freeholders on April 27, 2006 at will be rejected as being nonresponsive to statements in each contract awarded by order to assure an orderly process and All bidders must submit with their bid a tion Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. which time all persons having interest in bid requirements. the district in connection with the school inclusion of all desiring to speak, the Chair- copy of their New Jersey Business Regis- Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk the amendment will be given an opportu- All bidders must be prequalified in facilities project: person will call persons from such list in tration Certificate. Failure to submit proof of the Board of Chosen Freeholders nity to be heard and make comments or accordance with requirements of the * “This contract or subcontract is or the order received. of registration will disqualify the bid. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING pose questions concerning the proposed New Jersey Economic Development may be funded in part with funds from the Written comments are also invited and Bidders must be in compliance with all THE UNION COUNTY DIS- amendment: Authority, (EDA) / New Jersey School New Jersey Economic Development Au- should be forwarded to the Clerk of the provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 TRICT SOLID WASTE MAN- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED Construction Cooperation, (NJSCC). thority. Board, County of Union, Board of Chosen supplement to the law against discrimina- AGEMENT PLAN TO IN- by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Drawings, Specifications and other Con- * Neither the State, the New Jersey Freeholders, Attn: Improved Parkland Dis- tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay CLUDE D-WOOD, INC., County of Union that it hereby approves tract Documents for the proposed work Economic Development Authority, nor any posal Diversion Application, Union County workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- BLOCK 8, LOT 428-Y-10 IN and adopts the Plan Amendment annexed are on file in the office of Faridy Veisz of its departments, agencies, board mem- Administration Building, 6th Floor, 2 mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, hereto and that a certified copy of this Fraytak, P.C., Architects/Planners, 1515 bers or employees is, or will be, a party to Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ment of Labor and Industry for this project, NEW JERSEY INTO THE Ordinance, as finally adopted, together with Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, New Jersey, this contract or sub contract or any lower sey 07207. It is also requested that a copy copies of which are on file in the Office of UNION COUNTY DISTRICT the Plan Amendment, supporting data and and may be inspected by prospective bid- tier contract or subcontract. of those comments be forwarded to the the Town engineer. SOLID WASTE MANAGE- a copy of the transcript of the public hearing ders during office hours. Drawings and * This contract or subcontract is New Jersey Department of Environmental Plans and specifications may be seen or MENT PLAN AS A CLASS B be forwarded to the New Jersey Depart- Specifications will be furnished upon pay- subject to the requirements contained in Protection, Green Acres Program, Bureau procured at the office of the Town Engi- RECYCLING FACILITY. ment of Environmental Protection for re- ment to Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C. of One N.J.A.C. 19:32-1 et seq. In accordance of Legal Services and Stewardship, P.O. neer, Public Works Center, 959 North view and certification as provided by law. Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for each with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:7G- Box 412, Trenton, New Jersey 08625- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The WHEREAS, pursuant to the Solid Waste This Ordinance shall take effect at the set, with a limit of three (3) sets per 15, the contractor and subcontractors 0412. It is requested that these comments non-refundable cost of contract documents Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq. time and in the manner provided by law. bidder. Additional sets may be purchased agree to comply with all of the provisions of be provided prior to the close of business is $50.00 made payable to the Town of (the “Act”), each county within the State of The Clerk of the Board shall and is at the Architect’s costs. Payments will be N.J.A.C. 19:32-1 et seq.” on June 2, 2006. Westfield, which must be paid in cash or New Jersey is designated a solid waste hereby directed to publish a notice in the returned to bidders only upon prompt BY ORDER OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- This notice is intended to comply with certified check. The Mayor and Council management district with responsibility for appropriate newspapers of such introduc- return of bid documents in good condition. FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION, the requirements of N.J.A.C. §7:36-26.8(b) reserve the right to reject any bid, and to the development of a solid waste manage- tion and the holding of a Public Hearing on Bids must be made on the proposal UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY governing public scoping hearings on the waive any informality in any bid, if in the ment plan setting forth the solid waste April 27, 2006 and shall forward one certi- forms in the manner designated, enclosed Mr. Anthony Del Sordi diversion/sale or exchange of County interest of the Town, it is deemed advis- disposal strategy to be applied in the dis- fied copy, upon final passage, to each in a sealed envelope bearing the name Business Administrator parkland property. able to do so. trict; and Clerk of all Municipalities located within and address of bidder and proposal iden- Board Secretary NICOLE L. TEDESCHI Kenneth B. Marsh WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Free- the County of Union. tification on outside, and must be accom- 1 T - 4/6/06, The Times Fee: $119.34 CLERK OF THE BOARD Town Engineer holders of the County of Union (the 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $66.30 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $67.32 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $96.39 Page 20 Thursday, April 6, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE By SP-F BOE Candidate John Kubie PUBLIC NOTICE www.goleader.com TOWN OF WESTFIELD Mark Butler Named TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Maintaining, Enhancing Schools PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Westfield To JHU Dean’s List Biography: I grew up in the New interested in computer technology, and Notice is hereby given that the Westfield TOWN OF WESTFIELD Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, SCOTCH PLAINS – Mark Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, PLANNING BOARD April 3, 2006 memorialized the following York suburbs, attended Johns Hopkins I’d like to discuss several areas where Butler of Roselle Park was April 3, 2006 memorialized the following Board action taken on March 6, 2006: University and got my PhD. in neuro- computers may further enhance the edu- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield named to the Dean’s List for science at State University New York cational process. Board action taken on March 6, 2006: Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, William B. Butler, attorney for the Fall 2005 semester at The (SUNY), Brooklyn. My family and I Example 1: One-to-one computer 06-01 MILLENNIUM PROPERTIES, April 3, 2006 memorialized the following Weldon Materials, Inc., requested LLC, 1423 & 1453 EAST BROAD Board action taken at the special meeting in his later dated February 28, Johns Hopkins University. To have lived in Scotch Plains since 1992. laptop programs. There is little doubt but STREET, BLOCK 1904, LOTS 32 held on March 9, 2006: 2006 to the Westfield Planning be selected for this honor, a Lily and I have watched our daughter that in a decade every student and most AND PART OF LOT 33; SEEK- Board a one-year extension on go through Coles School, Terrill Middle workers will carry a laptop computer. 05-09(V) 751 CENTRAL AVENUE, LLC, student must earn a grade point ING MINOR SUBDIVISION AP- application 03-08(V), Weldon Ma- School and she is now a freshman in Sometime within the next few years 751 CENTRAL AVENUE, average of 3.5 or higher on a PROVAL WITH NO VARIANCES. terials, Inc., 141 Central Avenue, BLOCK 4001, LOT 96.01 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. I Scotch Plains-Fanwood should evaluate APPLICATNT SEEKS TO Lot 12, Block 3107, Preliminary 4.0 scale. SEEKING PRELIMINARY AND work as a faculty member at Downstate how to implement a program where ev- TRANSFER APPROXIMATELY and Final Major Site Plan which Mark is the son of Mr. and FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN Medical School in Brooklyn, NY where ery student from middle school on has a 1,167 SQUARE FEET PARCEL was approved on August 4, 2003. APPROVAL WITH VARI- Mrs. Joseph Butler and attended I do research and teach first-year stu- laptop. A cost-benefit analysis and long- OF LAND (10’ X 167’) FROM EX- Extension approved. ANCES. APPLICANT SEEK Union County Magnet School ITING LOT 33 TO LOT 32 AND Kenneth B. Marsh dents. range strategy should be implemented. TO CONSTRUCT A THIRD CREATE TWO NEW CONFORM- Secretary in Scotch Plains. Experience: First, I’ve been an active Example 2: Computers in science labs. STORY ON AN EXISTING ING BUILDING LOTS FROM THE 1 T - 4/6/06, THe Leader Fee: $18.36 and involved parent, paying close atten- Although there are some computers in TWO STORY BUILDING AND tion to my daughter’s journey through labs, this should be expanded. Comput- TRANSFERRED 1,167 SQUARE TO CONSTRUCT A THIRD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the school system and regularly talking ers both increase the effectiveness of FOOT PARCEL AND EXISTING STORY ADDITION TO THE LOT 32. Approved with condi- REAR OF THE EXISTING UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS with teachers and administrators about laboratory exercises and reflect current tions. what is working and what isn’t. scientific methodologies. BUILDING, AN EXISTING DE- ORDINANCE NO: 627-2006 Kenneth B. Marsh TACHED GARAGE TO BE Intro Date: 3/30/2006 Second, as a faculty member in a medi- Example 3: computerized student Secretary DEMOLISHED. PROPOSED 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $23.46 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced cal school, I spend equal time teaching record keeping. Although the school dis- BUILDING WILL INCLUDE A and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and doing research. Although this is not trict has made progress, basic student BANK, WITH TWO DRIVE-UP of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 30th day of March, 2006 and said a k-12 school, this work gives me a records and longitudinal data should be PUBLIC NOTICE LANES ON THE FIRST Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said valuable perspective on the educational enhanced for the use of students, parents BOROUGH OF FANWOOD FLOOR, COMMERCIAL AND/ Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New process. and teachers. PLANNING BOARD OR PROFESSIONAL OF- Jersey, on the 27th day of April, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter Goals: My primary goal is to maintain The school board also sets policies for FICES ON THE SECOND can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- FLOOR AND THREE RESI- and enhance the school system. We the curriculum. We should not rubber NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. should remember that students spend a stamp a curriculum that was designed DENTIAL APARTMENTS ON A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public FANWOOD after public hearing on Janu- THE THIRD FLOOR. THE notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County major portion of their lives (approxi- more than 50 years ago; rather, the cur- ary 17, 2006 granted to Joseph Ursino, EXISTING PARKING TO BE of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the mately 15,000 hours) in k-12 classrooms. riculum should be designed for the 21st approval for a bulk variance to build an EXPANDED AND members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office This means that the schools are a critical century. Two examples. I feel the lan- addition to the home located at 47 Staggard RECONFIGURED AND TO of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, component in our children’s lives. The guage offerings of the schools should be Place a/k/a Block 79, Lot 8. MAKE VARIOUS OTHER Elizabeth, New Jersey. atmosphere must be both pleasant and broadened to reflect critical areas of the Documents pertaining to this applica- IMPROVEMENTSRELATED Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders effective. A lot can be done in this vast world. Languages such as Chinese, Japa- tion are available for public inspection at TO DRAINAGE, LANDSCAP- Borough Hall during normal business ING, LIGHTING, SIGNAGE, PREAMBLE amount of time, but only if students are nese, Arabic and Russian should be con- hours. fully engaged. sidered. A second area is science. As a ETC. Approved with conditions. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- Mr. Joseph Ursino Kenneth B. Marsh NANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION OF THE LAWS, ORDINANCES, Teachers are the linchpin of effective scientist I feel the spectrum of a typical 47 Staggard Place Secretary POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF UNION COUNTY, STATE OF NEW schools. Therefore, we need great teach- high school science curriculum is nar- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $36.72 JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; AND ers and high teacher/student ratios. To row and archaic. Topics such as neuro- 1 T - 4/6/06, The Times Fee: $15.81 SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED this end we need extremely high hiring science, psychology, behavior and in- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE THEREIN” ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF standards. We should promote based formation science should be part of a TOWN OF WESTFIELD THE COUNTY OF UNION ON AUGUST 19, 1993. solely on excellence and we should pay modern curriculum. TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that salaries to retain the best. In summary, I think the Scotch Plains- The schools must also be well main- Fanwood school system is extremely INVITATION TO BID REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Chapters 1 and 49 of the Laws of Union County - Administrative Code and General FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- Policies & Legislation are hereby amended as follows in the attached Appendix A: tained. This applies both the to the main- well run. I would like to help continue SERVICES CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUN- Strikeover indicates language being deleted. tenance of buildings and to the acquisi- that tradition and help build schools for April 10, 2006 tion of current equipment. I am keenly the 21st century. CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT Bold and underlined indicates language being inserted. THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST Public notice is hereby given that pro- BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW posals must be received by the Westfield APPENDIX A PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE JERSEY ON MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2006 Board of Education for RFP 07-1 FOOD Chapter 1, UNION COUNTY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AT 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME FOR SERVICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES no UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union 4-28- THE FOLLOWING: later than 3:00 p.m. on May 3, 2006. Pro- posals shall be submitted to the school 1976 by Ord. No. 1; amended in its entirety by Ord. No. 9-1984. Subsequent amend- ORDINANCE NO. 624-2006 PROVIDING A DISPOSAL district’s administrative offices located at: ments noted where applicable.] INTRO 3/9/06 SITE FOR BRUSH AND FINAL ADOPTION: 3/30/06 ARTICLE XVII, Department of Administrative Services GRASS Mr. Robert A. Berman Business Administrator [Added 7-18-1991 by Ord. No. 337; amended 4-27-06 by Ord. No. 627] was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REGULAR MEETING on March 9th 2006, and said Ordinance has been published with 302 Elm Street § 1-99.2. Division of Purchasing. PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 127, PL Notice of Introduction there of and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration Westfield, New Jersey 07090 A. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Administrative Services, the 1975 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an Division of Purchasing’s functions and responsibilities shall include: AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AFFIRMA- Proposals may be submitted up to 3:00 opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of (1) Procuring goods and services required by all County departments, including TIVE ACTION), AND MUST PAY WORK- p.m. on May 3, 2006. All proposals sub- Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and the appropriate bid invitations, evaluations and recommendations to the MEN THE PREVAILING WAGE RATES mitted after that time will be disqualified adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has awarding authority. PROMULGATED BY THE NEW JERSEY and returned. Proposals must be submit- been finally adopted on March 30th 2006, and the 20 day period of limitations within (2) Updating and upgrading of specifications for all commodities and services STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ted in a sealed container labeled Proposal which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be purchased for the County to fit requirement decisions to the best market INDUSTRY. for RFP 07-1 Food Service Management commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. advantage of the County, considering all factors, including quality, quantity, PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING Services 2006/2007 School Year. This A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public time and place. ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND will not be a public opening. notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County (3) Receiving, storing, issuing and accountability of and for surplus obtained for MUST BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE All Food Service Management Com- of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the general consumption. AND BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MEN- pany (“FSMC”) communications or inquires members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office (4) Collecting, selling and disposing of surplus property according to policy. TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED of any kind regarding this request for pro- of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, (5) Developing and installing a comprehensive inventory and control system for BY A NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT, AND posal (“RFP”) must be directed in writing to Elizabeth, New Jersey. all equipment. A STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP ON the Request for Proposal Coordinator, Mr. Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders B. Purchasing generally. THE FORMS INCLUDED IN AND EX- Robert A. Berman, prior to proposal open- (1) Pursuant to the County Manager’s designation of applicable subaccounts BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROP- PLAINED IN THE CONTRACT DOCU- ing. Any unauthorized contact or lobbying within the chart of subaccounts, all purchases for any department shall be ERTY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CLARK FOR OPEN SPACE CONSERVA- MENTS. regarding this RFP with any Elected or made by the County Purchasing Agent as head of the Division of Purchasing, TION AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER CON- Appointed Official or School District agent pursuant to a written requisition from the head of the department whose COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE TRACT DOCUMENTS MAY ONLY BE or employee will result in automatic dis- appropriation will be charged and the certification of the Department of SUM OF $6,500,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN SEEN OR PROCURED ($25.00) AT THE qualification. Any oral communications Finance that a sufficient unencumbered balance of appropriation is available. PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE OFFICE OF THE TOWN ENGINEER, will be considered unofficial and non-bind- Prior to payment, funds shall be encumbered by the Department of Finance. SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, 959 NORTH ing on the School District. Once the pro- All such purchases which require competitive bidding shall conform to BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF AVENUE WEST, WESTFIELD, NEW JER- posals have been opened, no communi- applicable requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law. SUCH BONDS. SEY. cations of any kind whatsoever shall be (2) Pursuant to the County Manager’s designation of applicable subaccounts THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE- made by the FSMC to the Proposal Coor- ———————————————————————— within the chart of subaccounts, direct payment will be made pursuant to the SERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY dinator. All communications which occur certification of the Department of Finance that a sufficient unencumbered BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State AND ALL BIDS, IF IN THE INTEREST OF after the proposals have been opened will balance of appropriation to be charged is available to pay therefor. of New Jersey, as follows: THE TOWN, IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE be made only by the Proposal Coordina- (3) The Director of each Department shall designate, in writing, the name or Section l. The County of Union, State of New Jersey (the “County”) is hereby TO DO SO. tor. names of employees in the department authorized to receive supplies, authorized to acquire real property consisting of a portion of Hazelwood Cemetery (not KENNETH B. MARSH Robert A. Berman materials and equipment. The person so designated shall accept deliveries used as a burial site) located off of Madison Hill Road in the Township of Clark, New TOWN ENGINEER Business Administrator and sign for them only where the goods are in exact conformity with the order. Jersey (the “Township”), for open space conservation and other governmental purposes. 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $40.80 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $41.82 Should there be any doubt as to quantity or quality, the receiving employees Said property to be acquired is designated as Block 40, Part of Lots 16, 20 and 21 on the shall immediately notify the department head for appropriate action. If any Tax Assessment Map of the Township. Said improvement shall include real estate PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE supplies, materials or equipment are rejected, the department head shall transaction expenses and all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS immediately notify the Department of Administrative Services. therefor. ORDINANCE NO: 626-2006 (4) Except as the County Manager or his or her designee may authorize in case Section 2. The sum of $6,500,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost Intro Date: 3/30/2006 of emergency, no purchase shall be made and no bill, claim or voucher shall of making the improvement described in Section l hereof (hereinafter referred to as be approved unless the procedures prescribed by the Code have been “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced followed. authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. Said improvement and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (5) Emergency purchases. The Purchasing Agent shall establish a procedure for shall be made as a general improvement and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 30th day of March, 2006 and said the purchase of any item or items required for the immediate protection of the against property specially benefited. Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said public health, safety, morals or welfare, which will permit such emergency Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) said purpose is not a current Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New purchases to be made for specific purposes in a manner other than that expense of said County, and (2) it is necessary to finance said purpose by the issuance Jersey, on the 27th day of April, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter prescribed by the Code. Such procedure shall be approved by the County of obligations of said County pursuant to the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will Manager. the New Jersey Statutes, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”), and (3) the estimated cost be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. (6) Purchasing by quotation. For all contracts that in the aggregate are less than of said purpose is $6,500,000, and (4) $325,000 of said sum is to be provided by the down A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public the bid threshold but 15 percent or more of that amount, the contracting agent payment hereinafter appropriated to finance said purpose, and (5) the estimated notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County shall award the contract after soliciting at least two competitive quotations, if maximum amount of bonds or notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the practicable. The award shall be made to a vendor whose response is most $6,175,000, and (6) the cost of such purpose, as hereinbefore stated, includes the members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office advantageous, price and other factors considered. The contracting agent aggregate amount of $250,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, shall retain the record of the quotation solicitation and shall include a copy of such purpose, including architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, Elizabeth, New Jersey. the record with the voucher used to pay the vendor. Where purchases in legal expenses and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders excess of $500 are made without competitive bidding, the Purchasing Agent permitted by Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- shall obtain, wherever possible, at least three written price quotations for the Section 4. It is hereby determined and stated that the sum of $325,000 in the County NANCE REGULATING AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR COUNTY ROAD item or items to be purchased and shall record and maintain such quotations of Union Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is now available OPENING OR EXCAVATION, BRIDGE CROSSING, CURB AND DRIVE- in his office as a public record. Whenever circumstances permit, the purchase to serve as the down payment on said purpose. The sum of $325,000 is hereby WAY PERMITS AND TO PROTECT COUNTY ROADS, CURBS AND shall be made from the lowest of such quotations received from a responsible appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purpose. BRIDGES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF” supplier. Section 5. To finance said purpose, bonds of said County of an aggregate principal ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE (7) Reserved. Standards and tests. The Purchasing Agent shall establish or amount not exceeding $6,175,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the COUNTY OF UNION ON JULY 24, 1997. approve uniform standards for requisitions and purchases. He shall control Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter the delivery of all supplies, materials and equipment and other items pur- determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that chased and shall make or cause to be made test checks and inspections not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter Chapter 46 of the Laws of Union County - Administrative Code and General Policies & thereof. He shall ascertain whether the said supplies, materials, equipment adopted. Legislation is hereby amended as follows in the attached Fee Schedule: and other items purchased comply with the specifications and shall cause Section 6. To finance said purpose, bond anticipation notes of said County of an Strikeover indicates language being deleted. laboratory or other tests to be made whenever, in his opinion, it is necessary aggregate principal amount not exceeding $6,175,000 are hereby authorized to be to determine whether the materials, supplies or equipment furnished are of issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In Bold and underlined indicates language being inserted. the quality and standard required. the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of FEE SCHEDULE (8) Confirmation of delivery. Immediately following each accepted delivery, the notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal FOR COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PERMITS authorized departmental representative shall forward to the Purchasing amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes Agent the accepted shipping advice, ticket or confirmation. issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this REVISED FEE PAST FEE (9) Contracts generally. Within the limits of available appropriations, the County section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the ROAD OPENING PERMITS Manager is authorized to negotiate and enter into contracts and other legally amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. Application Fees binding obligations of the County. Any such document shall be approved by Section 7. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated Normal $ 36.00 $ 30.00 the County Counsel for legal form and adequacy and by the Department of on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from Non-reported opening $ 108.00 $ 90.00 Finance for sufficiency of funds and signed by the County Manager and its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within attested by the Clerk of the Board. the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and Permit Fee (10) Award of contracts. In accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes Up to 20 square feet $ 48.00 $ 40.00 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.. Where contracts are let by competitive bidding, the shall be signed by the Chairperson of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, by the County Between 20 & 80 sq. ft. $ 120.00 $ 100.00 County Manager, or his authorized representative designated in writing prior Manager and by the County Treasurer and shall be under the seal of said County and Addition over 80 sq. ft. $ .60 per sq. ft. $ .50 per sq. ft. to the opening of bids, shall act as the County’s “contracting agent” for the attested by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Said officers Multiple openings are purposes of the Local Public Contracts Law (P.L. 1971, c. 198). He shall are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity a minimum of $ 48.00 each $ 40.00 award such contracts in the manner provided by law and shall promptly report with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined Cash Bond the same to the Board. by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the County Up to 43 sq. ft. Same $ 800.00 C. Division head. The Director of the Division of Purchasing shall be the head of the Treasurer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time to Over 43 sq. ft. Same $ 18.75 per sq. ft./ Division and shall be responsible to the Director of Administrative Services for its time in the manner provided by law. per opening operation. Section 8. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said purpose, according to its reasonable life, is a period of forty years computed from the date Multiple Openings Same $ 800.00 each Chapter 49, FEES of said bonds. Newly paved roads [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as Section 9. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement (5 years or less) Same $0.00 - $10,000.00 indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.] required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Clerk as determined Article V, Engineering & Public Works Fees of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of said County, and that such statement so filed by County Engineer [Adopted 4-27-2006 by Ord. No. 627] shows that the gross debt of said County, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, CURB PERMITS is increased by this ordinance by $6,175,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and § 49-7. Fees for Line Striping & Roadway Markings. Application Fee $ 24.00 $ 20.00 notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said The following fees are hereby established for individual municipalities to be charged Local Bond Law. Permit Fee when the County of Union is requested to paint the centerline striping and other roadway Section 10. Any funds received from the State of New Jersey or any of its agencies or Depressed curb $ 0.60 per linear ft. $ 0.50 markings of roads maintained by the municipality: any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such (driveway opening) $ 30.00 minimum $ 25.00 purpose, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purpose, or, if bond Full height curb $ 0.60 per linear ft. $ 0.50 A. Fee of ten Cents ($0.10) per linear foot of four inch (4 inch) line for basic anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and $ 30.00 minimum $ 25.00 overspray, with an additional charge of two Cents ($0.02) per linear foot of four the amount of bonds authorized for such purpose shall be reduced accordingly. inch (4 inch) line if layout is on an unmarked existing surface. Cash Bond Section 11. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of For a single driveway $ 20.00 $ 12.00 It is the intent of this Ordinance to supersede Resolution 571-1995, passed by the this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promul- per linear ft. per linear ft. Board of Chosen Freeholders on June 22, 1995. gated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is All others $ 20.00 $ 12.00 § 49-8. Fees for Sign Fabrication and Vehicle Lettering. on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is available for public per linear ft. per linear ft. The following fees are hereby established for individual municipalities to be charged inspection. when the County of Union is requested to fabricate signs and vehicle lettering to be used BRIDGE PERMITS Section 12. The County intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the by the municipality: Application Fee $ 36.00 $ 30.00 improvement described in Section 1 of this bond ordinance. If the County incurs such A. Fee of $9.75 per square foot for retro-reflective signage; costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the County hereby states its reasonable Permit Fee $ 300.00 $ 250.00 B. Fee of $4.86 per square foot for non-reflective signage; expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or All work within 10 ft. C. Fee of $3.56 per square foot for basic lettering/decal service, with an additional notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond of bridge charge of $0.38 per square foot if metallic foil is requested, or an additional charge ordinance. outside of these limits - same as Road Opening Fee of $1.98 per square foot if retro-reflective sheeting is requested. Section 13. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged to the punctual Cash Bond § 49-9. Tipping Fees Charged to Municipalities for Compost. payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this All work within 10 ft. Same $ 1,600.00 The following fees are hereby established for individual municipalities to be charged ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the of bridge when utilizing the County of Union Compost Facility: County, and the County shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property Outside these limits Same $ 400.00 for each A. Tipping Fee of $1.00 per cubic yard of un-compacted leaves accepted for within the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, 200 sq. of opening composting at the County of Union Compost Facility; without limitation as to rate or amount. B. Tipping Fee of $2.00 per cubic yard of compacted leaves accepted for composting Section 14. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication [Adopted 12-11-1986 by Ord. No. 260; amended 6-12-1997 by Ord. No. 450; amended at the County of Union Compost Facility. thereof after final passage. 4-27-2006 by Ord. No. 626] 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $267.24 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $210.12 1 T - 4/6/06, The Leader Fee: $141.78 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 6, 2006 Page 21 POPCORN™ WF Theater Creates Magic Inside Man: Out By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY divas and nervous leading men who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times had last-minute requests or questions. And Out Entertaining WESTFIELD – It’s easy to be a Friend of Mr. Altman, choreogra- micromanager or try to do things your- pher Gina Rosenfarb, worked with self. In theater, it takes a director with student dance captains Tara Wyant One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent supreme confidence to let go of every and Lauren Posluszny. The young By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER robbers. Something else seems to be little aspect of a production to allow girls are part of an after school club 3 popcorns afoot. students to complete tasks to make that Mrs. Rosenfarb advises. “I love Inside Man, while scintillatingly Granted, they ask for the perfunc- the magic. working with this age of kids,” she informing us once again what a con- tory bus to take them to the custom- Enter Michael Altman from the said, “because I understand them and summate filmmaker Spike Lee is, also ary 747, but then don’t seem to press Edison Intermediate School in try to make dancing fun for them.” thrillingly reminds why we became the matter. Whereas it’s rote proce- Westfield and his philosophy of the- Music director Ken Horn also enamored of the movie-going experi- dure for hostage negotiators like ater. “I have incredible kids, parents knows the benefit of working with ence in the first place. A good film Frazier to stall the perpetrators, in and fellow staff members who can middle school students who are filled will do that to you. And this savvily this case it’s the crooks who are play- help do all of it,” he says. with enthusiasm and energy. “The written bank heist yarn, starring ing for time. Further fueling the fires And this director’s not kidding. Just payoff is when it all clicks with the Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and of speculation, though the police don’t look at his recent show Once Upon a kids and we see the joy of performing Jodie Foster, is a good one. yet know it, the self-styled comman- Mattress produced March 24 and 25 on their faces.” Mention The Usual Suspects (1995) dos have now made all the hostages Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the Thomas A. Edison Intermedi- That joy must be long-lasting. Pe- or L.A. Confidential (1997) in the don jumpsuits identical to their own. ONCE UPON A TIME…Students take center stage at the Edison Intermediate ate School auditorium. ruse a playbill of the Westfield High same breath as this cat-and-mouser We aren’t quite transported back to School in Westfield for the recent production of Once Upon a Mattress directed by Director Altman was thrilled to hear School productions to see that many and you won’t be terribly out of line. the Saturday afternoon cliffhangers Michael Altman and musical director Ken Horn. Eighth-grader Diana Rogut this was going to be an article about of the middle school teens go on to Chinatown (1974) may be pushing it. of our youth, but it’s refreshing to be played bass and Bobby Steinfeld, a seventh grader, took on the responsibility of the behind-the- scenes people. “Now participate again in theater. All the same, Mr. Lee will have you nonplused at the hands of deviously percussion. that’s my idea of a great story,” he The lights went down in the audito- puzzled at each exciting turn. Only creative minds. Adding to the total enthused. rium for the Thursday dress rehearsal. your cousin Arnie, whose claim to experience, Spike Lee does consider- On that Thursday, the whole school Backstage, nerves jangled and anxi- guessing the outcome of Prizzi’s ably more than just fake us out. Trust was psyched for the weekend’s pro- ety levels bubbled over as the stu- Honor (1985) has never really been the auteur of Do The Right Thing Home and Garden duction. Joan McCarthy, receptionist dents awaited Mr. Horn’s downbeat substantiated, will figure out the end- (1989) and Bamboozled (2000) to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 and switchboard operator at the middle for the overture. ing. supply an edgy, sociopolitical lilt to DiFrancesco said. in this column? Send your inquiries school, gushed when I called to make Theater is theater. No matter what Detect a challenge? Good. You’re the doings. Current trends in interior paint ap- to [email protected]. an appointment with the director. age the cast, crew or audience, magic in sync with the spirit of the film and Threading through his anxiety- pear to reflect customers embracing “You should see the costumes,” prevails. It takes the prestidigitation on the way to fully enjoying Inside causing chess game is more than one color. she said of the production. “I’m not of a director like Michael Altman to Man’s neatly plotted tale. acerbic dig at the American caste “There used to be a lot of ‘I want used to seeing the girls all dressed pull it off with a little help from his It starts off as your everyday, New system, Spike’s usual subjective look off-white,’” Mr. Teller reported. “Now Silipigni up in long gowns and dresses. They well-trained students and friends. York City bank robbery. But then the at various types and ethnicities, and it’s bright or dark colors like strong CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 twirled down the hall when they term “perfect crime” starts creeping an astutely cynical take on power. greens. People are even tinting their first tried them on,” said Mrs. into the dialogue. The atmosphere is thick with it, espe- ceilings.” One of the maestro’s special oper- McCarthy. Of course Denzel Washington’s cially as it centers on Madeline White. “Brown was big last year,” Mr. atic passions was directing verismo, Supportive moms got into the be- SectorArt Detective Keith Frazier, played with Yet, along with the ready observa- DiFrancesco said. “Now it’s the earth an operatic movement that imparts hind-the-scenes act. After school, one CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 the movie star’s usual authority and tion that Lee has proficiently invaded tones like sage greens and taupes. But drama to common characters and staunch supporter delivered a paper acter in his new cartoon series, after verve, will have none of that garble. the mainstream, it’s heartening to see red is also still popular.” scenes. It was an artistic gift that sack of sandwiches from King’s to a their mutual friend Gary Sobov sadly First of all, the seasoned gumshoe that he has not crossed this threshold “Golds, khakis, reds and some yel- helped make the New Jersey State beautiful daughter who told her she passed away. doesn’t believe in the notion. Sec- without bringing along his favorite lows seem to be the trend,” Mr. Opera known worldwide. was “the best mom ever.” “Gary was always telling us where ondly, he needs this case to divert bits of cinematic baggage. Trade- Andrews said. Mr. Silipigni’s career as a conduc- Other mothers were stapling last the music was, where the best con- suspicious eyes. There’s the matter of marks glitteringly litter the scenario. When you first walk into the store tor spanned the globe, and he ap- minute pictures on the impressive certs were, and where we should go. a missing $140,000 from a previous And he imparts them with notable and view the thousands of swatches peared with renowned opera compa- display board of cast and He was like a good director. Peace, bit of police work. aplomb, puckishly assuring us via before you, choosing the perfect color nies in Canada, Mexico, Vienna and crewmembers. Westfield Board of the Madimal that was inspired by This is certainly his opportunity. implied whisper that he hasn’t lost can seem a bit overwhelming. Great Britain, China and the United Education President Ann Riegel be- Gary, is like the ‘Rubin Kinkaide’ of What’s more, it presents itself almost sight of his original goals. They’re “Paint should be the last thing you States. came merely “Melissa’s mom” dur- the bunch, in charge, leading the immediately. Shortly after master- just packaged a little fancier. choose for a room,” Mr. DiFrancesco The son of Italian immigrants, Mr. ing that task and fellow cast parent Madimals along the right path. When mind Dalton Russell (Clive Owen) Looking back at the filmmaker’s said. “Get your fabrics, your rugs and Silipigni was born in Atlantic City Susan Bigelow beamed when she Gary died, I wanted to do something and cohorts, dressed as painters, barge promising start and now flipping for- your window treatments. Bring those and attended Julliard School of Mu- stated, “My son is a knight.” that would honor his memory, in their way into the Manhattan Trust ward, it’s apparent this movie is a swatches with you to our store.” sic and Westminster Choir College of Samantha Cruz and Rebecca someway to glorify God. Gary was a and take hostages, the mayor of New celebration. It’s the rip-roaring junc- “Tell us know what you have in Rider University in Princeton. He Romano, eighth graders, shared re- great guy, and this just seemed to be York (Peter Kybart) and powerbroker ture in an American success story, mind,” Mr. Andrews added. “We know debuted as a conductor at Carnegie sponsibilities of co-stage managers. right.” Madeline White (Jodie Foster) come told in the protagonist’s uncompro- which colors work, which don’t and Hall with the NBC Symphony Or- “This has taught me to be able to tell But SectorArt is far from limited to calling. Detective Frazier is to extend mising terms. In that respect, Inside how they present on a wall.” chestra when he was 25. people what to do nicely and to get the Madimals series. Also on display whatever cooperation Ms. White may Man is Spike’s coming out party. “Think about what is already in the Beverly Sills, Placido Domingo, them to listen to me,” said Samantha. are pen and ink drawings of rock stars need. Hey, it’s the mayor. * * * * * * * room,” Mr. Teller said. “Bring pieces Roberta Peters and other well-known The girls expressed that doing their and other famous faces, as well as As Alice (in “Wonderland”) once Inside Man, rated R, is a Universal in with you if you can.” opera singers sang for the New Jersey job goes beyond the cliché of the animals in full color– all taken di- opined, things get curiouser and Pictures release directed by Spike I am now the proud owner of about State Opera under Mr. Silipigni’s di- Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney con- rectly from the Bible. Mr. Sector is curiouser. Not only is this a rather Lee and stars Denzel Washington, a dozen shades of yellow paint that rection. cept of “Let’s put on a show.” happy to provide the many corre- strange request, but now the bank Clive Owen and Jodie Foster. Run- collect dust in little sample jars and Mr. Silipigni’s musical accomplish- “We’re all here for the benefit of sponding biblical verses where the robbers aren’t exactly acting like bank ning time: 129 minutes cans in my basement. But when I’m ments did not go unnoticed by the the show,” explained Rebecca. “We animals are mentioned. He is also warmly greeted by the Benjamin country of his origins. In 1999, the are leaders and Samantha and I repre- available for personal sketches – and Moore Yellow Lotus #2021-50 on my Italian government proclaimed him a sent Mr. Altman and Mr. Horn back- unlike other caricaturists, remarked, bedroom walls, the sampling process Cavaliere in the Order of Merit of the stage,” she said. The girls have been “I prefer to accentuate the positive Family Magazine Wins 14 was completely worth it. My only Republic of Italy. trained since sixth grade to know features of my subjects.” complaint is that it really doesn’t make Maestro Silipigni leaves behind his what to do as stage managers. SectorArt will run through Friday, me feel any better about my alarm wife, Gloria; two daughters, Marisa Director Altman calmed would be April 21. Awards for Excellence clock going off in the morning. and Elisabetta; one son, Alfred; a MOUNTAINSIDE – judging for the competition. Do you have a home or garden brother, Richard, and two grandchil- Mountainside’s Family magazine, Family magazine, based in question you’d like to see answered dren. First Baptist Concert publication for parents in Morris, Mountainside, was the brainchild Union, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Cindy Mironovich and Farn Dupre in and Mercer counties, has won 14 1991. The young moms each worked To Feature Musical Family awards for editorial and design excel- out of the attics in their homes, writ- WF Orchestra to Present WESTFIELD – The April perfor- Virginia Toenes and hospitality will lence in a competition with similar ing and producing Union County mance of the Musical Club of be provided by the club’s hospitality publications across the United States, Family and actually delivering their Westfield will be held on Wednesday, committee. Canada, and Australia. first few issues to preschools, pedia- ‘Stars Of Tomorrow’ At HS April 12, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist The performance is free and open The awards were announced in tricians’ offices, Ys and other child- WESTFIELD – On Saturday, April cert also serves as a foundation for Church, 170 Elm Street, Westfield. to the public. Refreshments will be Philadelphia on March 4 at the con- friendly establishments in their own 22, at 8 p.m., Westfield Symphony the student’s activities by sharing of Included on the program will be vo- served after the program to give those clusion of the annual convention of cars. Orchestra will present “Stars Of To- their work throughout the year with cal and instrumental music, includ- in attendance the opportunity to meet Parenting Publications of America, Over the years, they expanded to morrow” at Westfield High School. professionals in a public setting. ing one selection performed by three the performers. The Musical Club of an umbrella organization for 120 na- publish Morris County Family, Essex The concert brings together the The New Jersey Music Teachers members of the same family. Westfield, in its 90th season, offers tional and international magazines County Family, and Central Jersey Westfield Symphony, New Jersey Association is the NJ Chapter of the Mezzo-soprano Diantha Clark will scholarships to promising young and newspapers written exclusively Family and welcomed associate pub- Music Teachers Association and largest national organization repre- perform Franz Schubert’s Auf dem musicians who are pursuing a musi- for regional markets. The competi- lisher Bonnie Vohden as a third part- Westfield High School. senting private teachers. Each year, Strom. Her daughter, Ashlen Udell, cal education. tion recognizes excellence in jour- ner. The three women remain inde- The performance will be a celebra- NJMTA holds a Concerto Competi- a freshman studying music at Anyone wishing information about nalism, photography and design with pendent owners of Family. The free tion of youth in the arts, an integra- tion selecting three winners from the Montclair State University, will ac- membership in the Musical Club of gold, silver, and bronze awards in 51 magazine, also on the web at tion of orchestral professionals into three competing age categories. These company her on the piano. Joining Westfield may call (908) 232-2173. categories in three circulation divi- njcountyfamily.com, is currently pub- the fabric of the music program at three winners are to be featured in them on French horn will be Ms. sions. The University of Missouri lished eight times per year, but it will WHS and the highlighting of New this performance with the Westfield Clark’s son, Nathanael Udell, who is Local Residents Sing School of Journalism coordinated go monthly in 2007. Jersey’s most talented instrumental Symphony Orchestra. The senior win- a member of the Junior Musical Club performers through the Concerto ner will share the stage with WHS of Westfield. In Masterwork Chorus Competition of the New Jersey Mu- concert choir in the performance of Tomoko Harada, pianist, will per- AREA – On Saturday, April 29, at sic Teachers Association. Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. The form the first movement from Ludwig 8 p.m., the Masterwork Chorus will The Westfield Symphony Orches- winners of the youngest and interme- van Beethoven’s “Waldstein” Sonata present a concert for chorus and brass tra and the WHS Concert Choir (di- diate age categories will perform with no. 21, Op. 53. She will also perform that imagines the apocalypse and be- rected by William Matthews) will the WSO during the concert. the “Alborada del gracioso” from yond to a new heaven. Led by Music join together in performing The WSO will close the concert Maurice Ravel’s Miroirs suite. Director Andrew Megill, Masterwork Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy for solo with Kodaly’s “Dances of Galanta,” Suzanne Beeny-Jones, soprano, will perform “And I Saw a New piano, chorus and orchestra. This a musical celebration building to fe- will perform several selections, ac- Heaven,” at the Presbyterian Church marks WHS Concert Choir’s debut verish pitch. companied by pianist Mary Beth of Madison, 19 Green Avenue, Madi- in the 25-year history of WSO, and Tickets for the April 22 perfor- McFall. Included on the program will son. serves as a backdrop for an integra- mance cost between $25 and $60. be Antonio Secchi’s Lungi dal caro Singing in the chorus are Scotch tion of the choir’s study activities Discounts are available for students, bene, Alessandro Scarlatti’s Plains residents Ann DeCamp and with seasoned professional musi- senior citizens and groups. Tickets Rugidose, o’dorose, Wolfgang Anastasia Carumpalos and Westfield cians. may be purchased directly from the Amadeus Mozart’s aria Ah! lo so resident Richard Barker. The WSO and the WHS Chamber WSO office, 224 East Broad Street, from The Magic Flute, and two selec- The concert encompasses works Orchestra (directed by Raymond or by calling the box office at (908) tions by Edvard Grieg, including A by the great early- and mid-20th- Wojcik) come together, in a calibrated 232-9400. For further information, Swan and Solvejg’s Song. century composer Paul Hindemith, collaboration, for a performance of call (908) 232 9400, or e-mail A trio comprised of flutist Jenny and by other 20th-century composers ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE…Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, center, and Jane Handel’s Royal Fireworks. The con- [email protected] Cline, clarinetist George Toenes, and Stephen Paulus and Edgar Bainton, Francz, New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Board of Trustees member, congratu- pianist Mary Beth McFall will per- as well as uplifting African-Ameri- late Dr. Ted Schlosberg, founder and executive director of the New Jersey form French music. Jacques Ibert’s can spirituals. Tom Cunningham will Workshop for the Arts, on the 35th anniversary of the Westfield Summer SPFHS Music Groups Aria will be followed by a transcrip- again be the pre-concert lecturer at 7 Workshop. This year the program will be held from Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, July 28 at Edison Intermediate School. tion of Maurice Ravel’s piano com- p.m. Tickets are $20; the students and position, Pavane for a Dead Prin- seniors in advance: $15; student rush: Receive Gold Rating cess. $5. Call Masterwork at (973) 455- SCOTCH PLAINS –Two Scotch Turturiello, The Moonglowers are the The chairman for the program is 7008 or visit www.masterwork.org. Plains Fanwood High School oldest jazz band in New Jersey, hav- (SPFHS) Music Groups, The ing started in 1936 and for many Moonglowers and Scotch Plains- years used to play for the high school ‘Festival of Famous Poets’ Fanwood Jazz Ensemble each re- proms and during lunch in the cafete- ceived a Gold Rating at the re- ria. cently completed New Jersey In- They practice every morning from Brings Bards Back to Life ternational Association for Jazz 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. and have placed in FANWOOD – The Carriage House of Cranford), Robert and Elizabeth Education (NJIAJE) State Jazz the top five bands in New Jersey for Poetry Series will celebrate National Barrett Browning (William J. Ensemble Region Qualifying Au- the past 20 years. They were selected Poetry Month with a “Festival of Fa- Higginson and Penny Harter of Sum- ditions. as the best band in New Jersey in mous Poets” on Friday, April 21, at mit), Dylan Thomas (Joe Weil of Among individual winners were 2001 and have been selected the top 7:30 p.m. in the Kuran Arts Center on Cranford), and Lord Byron (R.G. outstanding soloists Steve Voelker on high school jazz band in Union Watson Road in Fanwood, adjacent Rader of Passaic). saxophone and Alex Russo on piano. County for the past 25 years. to Fanwood Borough Hall. The master of ceremonies will be Comprising the outstanding saxo- They have also been selected as the Contemporary poets dressed in Robert Chang, portraying Chinese phone section were Steve, Megan outstanding jazz band at the national period costumes will portray poets poet Li Bai. The distinguished cast Kelly, Ryan Sharkey, Thomas festivals of music 18 times and nu- from various eras of literary history. brings a wide range of recognition in Ventura, Jon Kosenick, and Allison merous members of the Moonglowers The famous poets include Queen the field of poetry to their roles. Hoynes O’Connor. have gone on to be professional mu- Elizabeth I (Adele Kenny of The Festival of Famous Poets is The Moonglower also won for out- sicians. They were also selected as Fanwood), Walt Whitman (Tom open to the public and admission is CHORAL PRESENTATION…Mountainside’s Christine Rosivack, far right, is standing rhythm section with the com- the best band in the tri-state area in Plante of Fanwood), Anne Sexton free. An open reading will follow the a member of the New Jersey Youth Chorus who recently completed a winter bination of Jon DiFiore, Peter the McDonald’s High School jazz (Deborah LaVeglia of Cranford), featured poets. Audience members season including two performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center Robinson, Alex Russo, Alex band competition in 1990-1991. Gwendolyn Brooks (Gwen Samuels who attend in costume are invited to (NJPAC) with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Canadian Brass. They Cvetovich, Jimmy Kavinski, Andrew SPFHS will be hosting the NJIAJE of Rahway), Gerard Manley Hopkins read one poem by the poet they’ve are now fine tuning their spring repertoire for performances which will include, Wong, Harry Stuppler and Travis State Jazz Band Finals on Friday and (Rev. Alex Pinto of Clark), Emily chosen to portray (costumes are re- among others, a concert with Young Peoples Chorus of New York City on Saturday, April 8, hosting the Anderson Area Children’s Choir and Youth Schwartz. Saturday, April 28 and 29. Friday will Dickinson (Amanda Berry of quired for the open reading only). Chorale from Indiana in a joint concert at Chatham United Methodist Church on The group will next compete in the showcase the top nine bands through- Garwood), Arthur Rimbaud (Adam Refreshments will be served. For more Saturday, April 22 and a trip to Denver, Colo. in June to participate in the “Sing state championships to be held in out the state and Saturday is reserved Fitzgerald of South Brunswick), Wil- information, call (908) 889-7223 or a Mile High Festival” sponsored by Young Voices of Colorado. early April. Directed by Vincent for the next best nine bands. liam Butler Yeats (John McDermott (908) 889-5298. Page 22 Thursday, April 6, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

SectorArt at SP Library – Cartoons With a Conscience Get Outta’ By LINDA B. CONDRILLO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The House SCOTCH PLAINS — Can a para- By CAROL F. DAVIS keet named Peace, a Mexican sala- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times There will be some special work- Courtesy of Sally Beckwith mander named Newt or a cool cat who Alfredo Silipigni at left plays the harmonica save the world? shops offered this spring at Studio Cartoonist Rick Sector certainly hopes 16 in Warren. Easter Lilies: White so. Flowers in Watercolor will be Alfredo Silipigni, Father Of In the exhibit room of the Scotch available either on Monday, April Plains Library, the artist behind 10, or on Saturday, April 15, both SectorArt told The Westfield Leader from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. In Opera Company, Dies At 72 and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times addition to developing a technique By MARYLOU MORANO drive,” remembers Sally Beckwith of about the comic strip he is currently for painting these plants, you will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plainfield, a former board president developing, featuring environmentally learn the history and morphology WESTFIELD – Not many people of the Opera Company of Westfield. conscious characters who also play of this trumpet-shaped flower, as are aware that what was to become Mrs. Beckwith was first introduced music and sports, travel the globe and well as get tips on how to grow it in the New Jersey State Opera actually to Mr. Silipigni at a concert in a park teach children about geography and your garden. To register for classes began here, in Westfield, with a small in Newark at which she had per- morals. Mr. Sector told The Leader or for more information, contact troupe of operatic singers. formed. and The Times, “They’re called Mindy Lighthipe at (908) 769- On March 25, Alfredo Silipigni, the “It was a serendipitous meeting,” she ‘Madimals’ because they are not happy 7417, or email her at: man whose vision transformed the recalls. She happened to mention the about the way the earth is being treated TIME OF PEACE...Scotch Plains’ Rick Sector displays his “Madimals” at the [email protected]. Scotch Plains Library. Above is his creation the parakeeet “Peace.” Opera Company of Westfield into a Westfield group to him and asked if he right now. The aim is to make kids * * * * * * * statewide, professional operatic com- would be interested in serving as its become environmentally conscious seaboard, but he never stopped sketch- of outside sales with long-time friend Bargain-hunters will love the pany, died unexpectedly from compli- director. Shortly after, the board offi- and also to do the right thing.” ing. Throughout the years his portrai- and business owner Bruce Campbell Spring Flea Market in the Commu- cations of pneumonia. He was 72. He cially invited him to be their maestro. A native of Scotch Plains and a natu- tures of teenage heartthrobs were of the Party Stop/Costume Corner. nity Room of the Summit Senior made his home in West Orange. An offshoot of the Westfield Com- ral at sports, Mr. Sector admitted he published numerous times in teen Mr. Sector got the inspiration for Housing on Saturday, April 8, from 9 “Maestro Silipigni was a man of munity Players, at the time Mr. lacked the confidence to try his hand at magazines. He has also designed busi- Peace, the trustworthy winged char- a.m. until 3 p.m. They promise a wide great musical integrity and great Silipigni joined them, the Opera Com- art until his late teens. He told The ness logos and is currently in charge CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 assortment of gift, clothing, craft, and pany of Westfield had been perform- Leader and The Times, “There was so household items. Summit’s Busy Bees Trailside Seeks Crafty ing in church and school auditoriums. much artistic talent in my school, I HOME & GARDEN TRENDS will be on-premises with their fa- According to former Mayor Bud didn’t have that same kind of confi- mous bake sale. Admission is free. Entries For Contest Boothe, the first operatic production dence that I had playing ball, where The address is 12 Chestnut Street, but MOUNTAINSIDE –Trailside Na- under the direction of Mr. Silipigni there was also a lot of competition.” Paint It Any Color You Want the entrance is on Broad Street. Call ture and Science Center is sponsor- was Fleidermaus by Strauss, which But with a little nudging from the (908) 273-0130. ing a “Build a Better Birdhouse Con- was performed on the stage of the editor of his high school newspaper, test” as part of its 16th annual Wild- then Roosevelt Jr. High School. Mr. Sector said, “I was just fooling By CHRISTIE STORMS a Tonka dump truck. * * * * * * * life Sunday event on Sunday, April Mr. Silipigni conducted approxi- around one day, sketching classmate Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For a friend of mine, it was her If you’ve ever dreamed of doing it, 23, from noon to 5 p.m. Participants, mately seven operas with the Opera Renaldo (Skeets) Nehamiah doing Have you ever fallen in love with frustrating quest for a true terra cotta, don’t miss the free seminar: Home- ages 6 through adult, are invited to Company of Westfield prior to the group’s hurdles, when Laurie Ann Soprano, the an enticing square of color on a paint which instead repeatedly reared its Based Businesses That Work, at the design and construct an original bird- move to Newark and transformation editor of The Fanscotian, told me she’d sample card only to come home and ugly head as nauseating shades of Cranford Community Center on Mon- house and enter to win prizes includ- into the New Jersey State Opera. like to run the drawing.” Nehamiah positively loathe it when painted on brown pink. day, April 10, at 7 p.m. The center is ing bird feeders, field guides and t- “His passion was opera on a grand ended up going on to Olympic and your walls? Paint manufacturers claim “On average, it usually takes people located at 220 Walnut Avenue. To shirts. scale and he wanted to see it per- professional football stardom, but it their swatches are accurate, so it three or four tries to find the shade register, call the library at (908) 709- The deadline for “Better Bird- formed on a grander scale,” explained was Ms. Soprano’s note in his year- makes me wonder what kind of witch- they’re happy with,” said Tony 7272 and ask for Mr. Malar. house” entries is noon on Friday, April Mrs. Beckwith. book that Mr. Sector has never forgot- craft takes place during the ride home DiFrancesco of Westfield Lumber’s * * * * * * * 21. Mr. Silipigni served as the artistic ten. He told the newspaper “Laurie from the store to transform the shade paint department, who has been work- On Sunday, April 9, there will be a Thirty-five local species of birds director and conductor of the New wrote a note that she could see me into something so undesirable. ing with paint for over 25 years. Free Children’s Concert performed are known to use tree cavities as nest- Jersey State Opera since its inception drawing and writing children’s books It usually starts out innocently “So many things influence the by the Plainfield Symphony at 4 p.m. ing sites. Since natural nesting cavi- in 1965. Known for his immaculate one day.” enough. I wanted a cheerful yellow in color,” Mr. DiFrancesco added. “Not at the beautiful Crescent Avenue Pres- ties are scarce, providing birds such appearance and gentle manner, he Casual words can prove to be pro- my bedroom, something that would only the lighting in the room, the byterian Church. The church is lo- as chickadees, tufted titmice, blue- was considered by his peers to be phetic. After studying art and market- trick me into believing I was actually furniture, the floor color, but even cated at the intersection of East Sev- birds and woodpeckers with nest one-of-a-kind. His magnetic person- ing at Kean College (now Kean Uni- happy that the alarm clock was jolt- looking at it near the other colors on enth Street and Watchung Avenues, boxes can increase their reproductive ality and charm is credited with rais- versity), Mr. Sector ended up in his ing me from my much-needed slum- the paint swatch itself. It’s better to and parking is available across the success. ing thousands of dollars for the New father’s business in publishing, ber. But one shade I tried was too paint a sample on your wall than to street in Swain’s Gallery lot. All birdhouses will be displayed at Jersey State Opera. launching sports, music and fashion ivory, another had a sickly green cast just view a chip.” * * * * * * * the Trailside Museum. Prizes for the CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 magazines up and down the eastern and a third reminded me too much of Ken Teller, manager of Sherwin- Don’t know what to do with that best birdhouses will be given in each Williams in Westfield, recommends old dinosaur of a computer? On of three age groups: six-10, 11-15, April A Cappella painting a two-foot by two-foot Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until 2 and 16-adult. An awards ceremony Features Hickory Tree Arts Center Spring Classes, sample in more than one place in the p.m., take your electronic equipment will be held at Wildlife Sunday on same room to experiment. and your tires (up to eight tires per April 23. WESTFIELD –Westfield Commu- “Look at them at different times of household) to Lucent Technologies, For information about entering the nity Players (WCP) has announced a Workshops Begin April 17 day and night to see how light affects 600 Mountain Avenue in New Provi- “Build a Better Birdhouse Contest” spring concert “April A Cappella” Sat- the color,” Mr. Teller said. dence. You don’t need to pre-regis- or for upcoming events and spring urday, April 8 at 8 p.m. Featuring the SUMMIT –Registration is under- ter on Monday evenings, is for stu- To keep costs down on purchasing ter, and it is not weather-dependent. workshops, call Trailside at (908) 789- Hickory Tree Chorus, a member of the way for the spring semester at the dents new to digital photography. paint just for the purpose of testing it For more information, call: (908) 3670. Trailside is located at 452 New Sweet Adelines women’s barbershop Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Through demonstration and hands- out, manufacturers now have inex- 654-9889 or log onto: www.ucnj.org/ Providence Road in Mountainside. harmony organization, the evening will Elm Street, Summit. Course cata- on sessions, participants will learn pensive smaller size products avail- oem/. include pop and show tunes, all in the logues are available at the center or the fundamentals of hardware, soft- able. For example, Benjamin Moore Two Lords and a Lady style of barbershop harmony. online at www.artcenternj.org. An ware and the workflows necessary to makes two-ounce jars called “Color Orchestra, Choir As a fundraiser to support WCP’s array of classes and workshops are produce digital photographs; simple Samples” while Sherwin-Williams Tells Story of Frazee season, all tickets are $20 and must be offered for all levels of students - composition, presentation and light- markets theirs as “Color to Go.” Both Perform Beethoven SCOTCH PLAINS Two Lords and pre-paid. As tickets are limited, checks beginner to advanced, in every me- ing strategies will also be addressed. only cost a few dollars. WESTFIELD – The Westfield a Lady, a 35-minute live-action film, should be mailed to L. Hudak at dium and for all ages. Learn to make adjustments and re- Larry Andrews of Young Paint & Symphony Orchestra and the tells the story of “Aunt Betty” Frazee’s Westfield Community Players, 1000 The newly renovated and expanded touch images using Adobe Photoshop Varnish in Fanwood said, “The big- Westfield High School (WHS) Con- confrontation with two of the top North Avenue West, Westfield. All art center features a comprehensive on Macintosh computers. gest mistake people probably make is cert Choir, under the direction of Redcoat generals after the historic tickets include light refreshments af- nine-studio art school program taught Self Promotion for the Aspiring they don’t realize a color will look William Matthews, will join together Battle of the Short Hills fought in ter the concert. by the faculty, an exhibition gallery Artist, offered for the spring semester much darker when it’s painted inside in performing Beethoven’s Choral June 1777 in Scotch Plains. For de- The last show of the WCP season and strolling galleries, an art digital on Wednesday afternoons, is designed the house.” Fantasy. tails, call Frank Thorne (908) 232 will be Dan Goggin’s Nunsense open- media studio and more. Spring classes for the artists who have been faced Besides lighting and existing items The WSO and the WHS Chamber 7593. ing Saturday, April 29. and workshops begin the week of with the complexities of profession- in a room, the way a color is mixed Orchestra, directed by Raymond April 17. A small sampling of classes ally promoting and presenting their also affects it. Wocjik, will collaborate for a perfor- and workshops include: work in a tech-based world. Discover Mr. DiFrancesco defined some of mance of Handel’s Royal Fireworks. Jewelry Enameling, offered in the how to make a positive, long-lasting the terminology involved. “Tone is This performance, on Saturday, April spring semester on four Thursday af- impression when presenting work to the depth of the color, shade is where 22 at 8 p.m. in the WHS auditorium, ternoons, May 4 through June 15. museums, galleries and collectors, the color is in the spectrum or palette, will be a celebration of youth in the Beginner to advanced students will and learn the necessary skills in the and intensity is the degree of bright- arts and an integration of orchestral learn a variety of enameling tech- digital lab to produce creative and ness or vibrancy.” professionals into the fabric of the niques and discover the beauty of personalized promotional materials, All of the above affect the overall music program at Westfield High vitreous glass on metal. Individual- including business cards, letterheads, cast or undertone of the color, which School (WHS). ized instruction and weekly demon- resumes and presentation packets. is why a red can be referred to as a Winners of the New Jersey Music strations utilize both traditional and For more information on the warm yellow red or a cool blue red, Teacher’s Association concerto com- innovative approaches as you work center’s spring and summer offer- etc. petition will also be featured and the on your own projects. ings, call (908) 273-9121 and re- To visually see the undertone, Mr. senior winner will share the stage Introduction to Digital Photogra- quest a catalogue visit the center’s Andrews recommends, “Hold it up with WHS concert choir in the per- phy, offered during the spring semes- website. against another color that’s a pure formance of Beethoven’s Choral Fan- color in natural daylight.” tasy. For example, if you put a pale Tickets are between $25 and $60, “lemon” yellow swatch next to a true with discounts for senior citizens. Stu- pure yellow, you’ll start to see that dents pay between $10 and $15. Tick- “lemon” actually has a green tinge to ets may be purchased directly from the it. WSO by calling (908) 232-9400 or go “Sometimes it helps to look at the to www.westfieldsymphony.org for darkest color on the palette strip to more information. see what the undertone is,” Mr.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 www.goleader.com April Audition Scheduled For Showcase Theater WESTFIELD – The Showcase and in regional and international the- Theater, a summer program of the ater. EN PASSANT…Popular classes, such as the four levels of chess offered at the Westfield Summer Workshop, will be joined by several new courses for the 2006 New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, The musical theater training pro- season. will be holding auditions for out- gram will begin on Monday, June 26, standing young theater performers from 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the on Saturday, April 22. NJWA building on East Broad Street. Auditions are scheduled by appoint- It continues on Tuesday, June 27 ment by calling the NJWA at (908) through Friday, July 21 during the 789-9696. The requirements for the same time period at Edison Interme- audition include performing two vary- diate School on Rahway Avenue in ing musical theater songs from memory Westfield. and a movement audition. Those audi- Carousel will be presented the af- tioning are asked to bring music in the ternoons and evenings of July 20 and correct key for the accompanist. July 21. On the evening of July 28, Those selected for the cast will cast members will also participate in participate in four performances of Cabaret Night, a revue of Broadway Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carou- theater specifically designed to show- sel in July and in a special Broadway case the talents of the actors. revue. During the summer program, The Showcase Theater, a tuition- young artists, in grades nine through based program, awards scholarship 12, will engage in daily voice, dance, money based on a talent evaluation. acting and improvisation classes. For information on the Showcase They will learn proper audition tech- Theater, or any NJWA program, call niques, music preparation and set (908) 789-9696, visit the office at design. Classes will be taught by a 150-152 East Broad Street in REHEARSAL…The Westfield Community Band rehearses for its first annual professional staff of instructors who Westfield, or log on to spring concert, which took place last Sunday, April 2. have performed on and off Broadway www.njworkshopforthearts.com.