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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 11, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 114th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 14-114 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Temple Parking Woman Application to Be Killed on N. Avenue

Decided Next Wk. By BENJAMIN B. CORBIN Specially Written for The Times By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL storm water system. The deepest At 5:36 p.m. on Tuesday, a 62- and LAUREN S. PASS ponding would be six inches. year-old woman was struck by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Marsh recommended that signs an eastbound vehicle on North Hearings continued before the be posted to warn people of shallow Avenue in front of Lord&Taylor. Westfield Board of Adjustment on flooding in those areas. He said that As a result of her injuries she was both Thursday and Monday nights in this is an “appropriate design.” He air lifted to University Hospital the case of Temple Emanu-El’s ap- added, however, that he would like to in Newark. The woman was pro- plication to construct a parking lot analyze the numbers and report back nounced dead from the severity on an adjacent piece of property. to the board. of her injuries at 7:05 p.m. On Thursday night, the temple The parking lot itself has been The victim was identified as submitted revised plans to the board. reduced from 170 spots to 145. Seven Helen Freindt of Forked River. The most significant change in the of those spots are for overflow park- The 24-year-old driver Andrew plans is the drainage system. The ing on grass pavers. This reduces the Ruple from Cranford was ar- previous system was an underground total lot coverage from 70 percent to rested for possession of mari- juana and possession with the intent to distribute. The officers discovered the marijuana while Photo Courtesy of The Westfield ‘Y’s Men Club CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 BRAVING THE STORM...Westfielders braved the weekend snow storm to pick up their Christmas trees a the Y’s Men sale on Elm Street. The family pictured above walked their tree home on a toboggan. Westfield Town Council Pulls High School Parking Ordinance from Second Reading

By LAUREN S. PASS response and the fact that they do not school parking. He said that the coun- the wrong foot.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader want it he would now vote against cil proposed this because they thought Mayor McDermott said that re- The issue of parking restrictions the ordinance. it would be unfair to have residents gardless of the ordinance juniors are around Westfield High School will Councilman Goldman added that bear the full burden of having their still going to drive to school, and that be left to next year’s Town Council. the omission of certain streets, such streets turned into parking lots. all the council is doing is pushing the However, on Tuesday night, after an as Edgar Road and Stoneleigh Park, Whereas the Prospect Street issue is parking problem further out. hour and a half of often-heated de- raises a fairness issue. about providing relief to a town- Discussion ensued as to whether bate, the Westfield Town Council Mayor Gregory McDermott said wide parking problem. the council could make revisions to opted to pull an ordinance that would that the “negative effect on the Councilman Betancourt asked the items such as the streets included, Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader have created a senior only permit, neighborhood…outweigh the posi- council not to “waste the time gone the radius and resident permits. This PACKED HOUSE...Residents turned out in droves to the Westfield Board of alternate side of the street parking tive.” into this.” He said that everything the would require that a meeting be held Adjustment meeting on Monday night to make their voices heard on the Temple system in the area around the high First Ward Republican Council- council tries to do outside the norm on Monday, December 29, or Tues- Emanu-El parking lot proposal. school. man Peter Echausse expressed his brings public outcry and that tells day, December 30, to pass a new At last week’s public session of the concern that the town is asking resi- him he “should worry about paving ordinance on second reading. detention basin, which recharged the 64.5 percent. council meeting, residents were out dents to purchase permits when they streets, potholes, snow and leaf re- The governing body decided that water back into the ground. Town Planner Blais Brancheau in force to speak out against the did not ask for the restrictions. moval and doing the budget.” the ordinance should be pulled, rather Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh stated that because he had just re- ordinance, which narrowly passed Second Ward Republican Coun- He noted that he is “not swayed by than defeated next week and the is- restated his concerns that that reten- ceived the revised plans he did not on first reading. cilman Rafael Betancourt, who numbers or phone calls or threats.” sue should be revisited next year. tion system would back up into the have detailed comments. He said Fourth Ward Democrat Council- worked with the committee to create Second Ward Republican Coun- In other business, the council will town’s storm sewer. The currently that the number of spaces and the lot man Lawrence Goldman stated, “My the restrictions, questioned what the cilman Matthew Albano said that have a resolution before them next proposed system is a surface system, coverage is a “catch 22” in that the position would have been to support council was going to do next year passing this ordinance is “starting on CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 creating low areas within the parking number of parking spaces required it (the ordinance)” but that he “see(s) when residents complained about lot where water can pond tempo- for the facility is higher than what is no reason to support it now.” He said loitering, littering and speeding. rarily and then drain directly into the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 that due to the amount of resident Fourth Ward Democrat Council- woman Susan Jacobson, who also served on the committee, said, “We Adjustment Bd. Grants need to make the decision on what Borough to Investigate Barns we think is best.” She said that maybe there is a fairness issue by excluding Third Level Addition some streets. Councilwoman Jacobson added, By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL tion as well as granted permission to Track For Community Center “This is a decent solution to start out Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Elliot and Natalie Beneroff of 880 with.” Because of the testimony from 20 Winyah Avenue for a one-story addi- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL been many more sightings within the of the community pool. First Ward Republican Council- members of the public regarding the tion. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader last year than in previous years when The next Mountainside Council man Sal Caruana stated that it is “our Temple Emanu-El application, 12 Permission to erect a dormer above Members of the Mountainside the borough did participate in the meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, responsibility to lead.” He said that new appeals had to be carried over to the existing garage was granted to Borough Council met on Tuesday program. Last year, Mountainside December 16, at 8 p.m. residents concerns are answered with the January meeting of the Westfield David and Carla Molowa of 1030 evening for their regularly scheduled did not participate. the sunset provision, meaning that Board of Adjustment. In addition, Wychwood Road. monthly council agenda setting meet- In other business, it was announced the council would have to revisit the two more applications asked for an Lastly, Adam and Maribeth Shell ing. that a $10,000 Community Develop- ordinance at the end of June. extension until January. of 807 Embree Crescent were given During the meeting it was an- ment grant was awarded for the Bor- Change Orders Councilman Caruana added that However, the board will allow the variance relief to build a third level nounced that the second reading of ough Engineer Michael Disko to he hopes the same courtesy is ex- homeowners at 793 Lenape Trail, addition that will give the Ordinance 1063-2003 is scheduled perform an engineering study on a Approved for tended to the residents of Prospect 519 Parkview Avenue and 229 Vir- homeowners a fourth bedroom and a for the council’s regular meeting to piece of land that may be used as a Street who voice opposition to the ginia Street additional time to make third bathroom. be held next week. Last month, the future site to a new community cen- Latent Defects proposed parking deck. applications. The next Board of Adjustment governing body unanimously passed ter. Councilman Goldman responded The board also granted Paula and meeting, which is also a re-organiza- upon first reading, an ordinance to The piece of land, called “The By BETSEY BURGDORF that the difference between the Pros- Melanie Sawina of 639 Hanford Place tional meeting, is scheduled for Mon- establish a 25-mile an hour speed Barns Track,” is located on Moun- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader pect Street parking deck and the high permission to erect a two-story addi- day, January 12, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. limit on New Providence Road from tain Avenue between the 7-11 conve- The Mountainside Board of Deer Path to Tracy Drive. nience store and the community pool. Education held an emergency In other business, Mayor Robert According to the mayor, Mr. Disko meeting on Thursday night to ap- Viglianti noted that the County of will head a preliminary study that prove change orders from Paul Freeholders Criticized for Pay Raises; Union Deer Management Plan would will include a land survey and a Otto Construction Company. The have to be a topic for discussion at topographical survey. change orders totaling $7,227 were next week’s meeting. Finally, the mayor noted that he According to a memo from county for replacing sump pumps, raising Honor SP-F PAL ‘D’ Football Team thought the borough did a good job the meter pit cover and building a officials, the borough has 100 more with the snow removal from last By MATT MARINO not only apply to 2004, but also all of of rising local and county property deer than the ideal number set forth brick wall under the stage. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 2003. taxes called for the Freeholder board week’s snowstorms, stating that snow The board also approved pay- by county, which tallies 60. was removed from the downtown The Union County Board of Cho- Members of the public in atten- to “set an example that they (the The mayor noted that there have area and dumped into the parking lot ment for latent defects in the sen Freeholders held its combined dance questioned the pay raises – freeholders) are serious about prop- amount of $52,971. The board agenda and regular meeting on De- erty tax relief.” can only seek reimbursement cember 4. Although proceedings for “Let us see where our dollars “Please vote ‘no’ on this issue (of from Hartford Bonding Co. for the most part were routine, many pay raises),” said Mr. Shackell. additional worked deemed a la- members of the public in attendance are going by doing a good job,” Among those present in the audi- tent defect. Latent defects refer to commented on a controversial new Dorothy Ferte, Linden resident ence was Joe Renna, an independent any additional problems that arise ordinance enacting pay raises for candidate for freeholder who lost in as a result of Randazzo Construc- county officials and department this year’s election. He said that pub- tion Company’s incompetence. heads. There was also some new particularly as they were retroactive lic outcry was “too little, too late.” Board member John Perrin information regarding the impend- -- and several people asked the free- Mr. Renna also expressed his skepti- questioned the submission of the ing railroad reactivation, as well as a holders to reject passage of the ordi- cism that the Freeholder board would sump pumps as a change order, special presentation made to a quick- nance. Elizabeth Cox, a Summit resi- vote against the ordinance. as opposed to a latent defect, thinking group of Scotch Plains- dent, felt that the timing was off with “You’re going to vote in favor of stating that the pumps were work- Fanwood boys. respect to the raises. (the pay raises), no matter what any- The focus soon turned to the across- “Deserving as you may be (of the one says,” said Mr. Renna. ing prior to Randazzo having the-board pay increases that were access to the building. raises), I don’t think this is the time Dorothy Ferte, from Linden, urged introduced at the previous meeting. to articulate retroactive (raises),” said the Freeholder board to back up the The board will be talking to The Freeholder board submitted an Paul Otto to determine if the Ms. Cox, who also felt that George pay raises with hard work in 2004. ordinance entitled, “An ordinance Devanney’s 6 percent raise was “a bit “Let us see where our dollars are replacement of the pumps can be fixing the salaries of County offi- excessive” after only two years as going by doing a good job,” she said. invoiced as a latent defect so the cials and department heads.” The county manager. The ordinance passed unanimously board can seek reimbursement ordinance also set the pay raises as Wally Shackell, a resident of following the public comments. from Hartford for an additional retroactive, meaning that the raises Cranford, opined that the recent trend Turning to the impending amount of $1,094. Morristown & Erie (M&E) railroad Any change order that is not PAGE INDEX reactivation, the county responded Molly Adams for The Westfield Leader considered a latent defect is the Regional ...... 2-3 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-14 to some concerns made at a previous BLIZZARD WEEKEND...Melanie Johnson of Westfield is skiing through responsibility of the board. Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 15-16 meeting concerning the use of coal Mindowaskin Park during the second part of the snow storm last Saturday. Classifieds...... 15 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 17-18 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, December 13, 2003 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Freeholder Board Temple Parking Application Criticized For Pay Raises Will Be Decided Next Week

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tar creosote on the railroad ties. At that concerning a situation which arose being requested, but causes more vember 15 with 68 cars at 9:15 a.m. meeting, members of the Coalition to while the team was cleaning up Seeley’s lot coverage. and 223 cars at 11 a.m. These counts Stop the Train spoke about the dangers Pond in the Watchung Reservation. Mr. Brancheau said that, “much were performed before and during of using the creosote, a known carcino- Sergeant Russell Yeager of the of the case is balancing the need for regular Friday and Saturday ser- gen. Fanwood Police Department explained parking and the benefit to the com- vices at the temple. Jim Daley, County Director of Policy to the audience what happened on munity.” Mr. Wilt questioned why the pre- and Planning, first read from a fact October 4 of this year at the pond. Patricia Hay and Greg Green were vious counts taken were lower, to sheet taken from the website of the While cleaning up the pond area, the called to testify for UNITE (United which Mr. Schmidt responded that Agency for Toxic Substances and Dis- team stumbled upon a loaded handgun Neighbors Investigating Temple Ex- the last counts were taken on the ease Registry. and a rusted shotgun. The team quickly pansion). high holy days, but did not include Referring to the fact sheet, Mr. notified their coaches, who in turn Temple Attorney John Schimdt the number of streets taken this time. Daley mentioned that the harmful worked with local and county law stated that the testimony should be Public comment began on Thurs- effects – including the carcinogenic enforcement personnel to take care of limited to question and answer and day and continued on Monday night. effect -- pertain mainly to working the situation. As a result of the boys’ should not be comment, Board of Nancy Priest of the Westfield His- with creosote on a regular basis, and cognizance and alertness, the gun was Adjustment attorney Stephen Hehl toric Preservation Commission told that coal tar creosote is also used on properly disposed of, and a potential concurred. the board that the proposed parking telephone poles and other such wood dangerous situation was averted. Mrs. Hay said that 85 percent of lot “does not meet the commission’s products. “They (the kids) are really develop- the time there is no need for off criteria” and that it is not in con- Following Mr. Daley’s comments, ing into fine people and we are very, street parking. formance with the master plan. She Gordon Fuller -- the Chief Operating very proud of them,” commented Ser- Board Chairman Vincent Wilt said asked the board on behalf of the Officer of M&E – spoke about the use geant Yeager. that the percentage “doesn’t mean commission to “deny such over-de- of creosote. He informed the county The coaches – Lieutenant Mark anything.” velopment.” that creosote railroad ties are the stan- Zyla of the Scotch Plains Police De- Mr. Hehl stated that the factual Resident Tom Walsh said, “I don’t dard in the industry, used for “over 65 partment, Dave Bell of the New Jersey testimony of the experts retained think that any homeowner wants a years.” Mr. Fuller added that M&E has State Police, Keith Gilman, Rob had been given and that residents’ parking lot next to their property. In been mixing old ties with new ones, Howarth, and Bob Coloney – were opinions and feelings can be voiced the last 10 years, the temple mem- among other reasons, to minimize the each presented with a resolution for at the end of the case. bership has increased tremendously. amount of creosote that may be re- their assistance with the incident at the James Flynn, attorney for UNITE, I can’t believe that their reason for leased. pond. James Spaeth of the FBI was stated that he would present no fur- wanting the lot is all a safety con- Further, with respect to the com- also honored with a resolution for aid- ther testimony, to which at least one cern as they state in their argument. plaints of odors emanating from the ing in the proper disposal of the hand- member of the audience responded I think its about opportunity and stacked ties along the tracks, Mr. Fuller gun. Mr. Spaeth’s son, Michael, is a “no.” convenience. I think the neighbor- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader stated that M&E has attempted to tarp participant in the program. In his rebuttle testimony Mr. hood has been asked to pay a high FROSTY...The snowman ice sculpture was carved as part of the holiday the ties to prevent any fumes from Freeholder Mirabella also had a sur- Schmidt recalled his traffic expert, price for the temple’s convenience.” celebration in downtown Scotch Plains on Sunday. escaping. prise presentation for Sergeant Yeager, Joseph Staiger, who testified that on “I am learning that the temple is a Mr. Devanney asked whether creo- who serves as the commissioner of the four dates in November his firm, wonderful organization that does a sote ties were “the universally ac- football program. Sergeant Yeager re- Atlantic Design and Traffic Engi- lot of civic duty,” she added, “but WESTFIELD cepted method of laying track,” to ceived a resolution for his leadership neers, took parking counts on East that doesn’t give them the right to which Mr. Fuller responded affirma- and involvement with the program. Broad, Jefferson Avenue, Linden make an additional parking lot. I am POLICE BLOTTER tively. In making the presentation to Sgt. Street, Wells Street, Branson Court, asking the board to deny the petition Creosote ties are “the tie of choice,” Yeager, Freeholder Mirabella spoke and South Chestnut Street, Fairacres because it is out of line for what the SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 reported stolen from an East Broad Street said Mr. Fuller. highly of Yeager’s influence on the Avenue, up to a two block radius neighborhood wants.” • Christopher Kenneally, 44, of boutique. In a notable development concern- boys. around the temple. Matthew Albano, a Fairacres resi- Harrington Park was arrested at Cen- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 • ing the railroad, Superior Court Judge “After every game, he (Sgt. Yeager) On Friday, November 7 counts dent and Westfield Town Council tral Avenue and Marlboro Street and After being stopped for speeding in Edward Beglin ruled on Friday that charged with driving while intoxicated. the 1100 block of East Broad Street, calls every group together – win or were taken at 7 p.m. (63) and at 8:30 member, said, “The applicant has He was released to a responsible party. Mikaela O’Toole, 18, of Rahway was the five towns that filed suit against lose. Everybody gets together, and p.m. (157). On Saturday, November not proved that the benefits to have • Jose Pineda, 40, of Kenilworth was arrested and charged with possession of the county have no case in stopping he gives them a message about call- 8 counts were taken at 9 a.m. (47) outweighed detriment. There are 178 arrested at Lawrence and Dudley Av- less than 50 grams of suspected mari- the railroad. They may only pursue the ing 911; the appropriate reasons to and at 10:40 a.m. (110). Friday, parking spaces available in the enues and charged with driving while juana. Jerome Waites, 18, also of Rahway, claim of violation of the Open Public do that; handling handguns; when to November 14 showed similar counts neighborhood. 90 percent of the intoxicated. He was released to a re- was arrested on the same charge. Both Meetings Act with regard to the June 5 call for help; how to be polite to your with 38 cars at 7 p.m. and 164 cars parking demand is met by spaces in sponsible party. were released on their own recognizance. meeting. The towns will most likely parents,” noted Freeholder Mirabella. at 8:50 p.m. as did Saturday, No- the current lot and parking within a TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 • Cecilia Castro-Ramirez, 19, of pursue the matter in Washington, D.C. • one- block radius. The applicant Monica Flora, 31, of Westfield was Queens, N.Y. was arrested in the 200 with the Surface and Transportation proposes to remove 101 trees from arrested in the 400 block of Cumberland block of East Broad Street and charged Advisory Board. Street and charged with driving while with shoplifting from an East Broad Street the site and buffer with 2- to 2 ½- intoxicated. She was released to a re- clothing store and with possession of Earlier in the meeting there was a foot high shrubs. This buffer won’t sponsible party. burglary tools. She was transported to the presentation to the Scotch Plains- provide screens.” MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 Union County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. Fanwood Police Athletic League (PAL) “I have been a member of the • A Westfield Avenue resident re- “D” Squad boys’ football team. Free- temple for 12 years and my wife has ported that someone entered his unlocked holder Alexander Mirabella honored been a member for 30 years. We are motor vehicle and removed about $300 in the boys on the team for their actions raising three children in Westfield cash, along with a cellular telephone and and I serve on the temple’s Board of pocket knife. The incident occurred in the Pedestrian CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Trustees. The temple population has 600 block of Westfield Avenue. remained stable over the last few TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 investigating the motor vehicle acci- Town Council • A Windsor Avenue resident re- dent. Ruple has been transported to years. Because this is a religious ported the theft of personal belong- the Union County Jail in lieu of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 institution the proposed application week authorizing the mayor to ex- is an inherent benefit to the commu- ings from his home in the amount of $7,500 bail. ecute a lease extension and settle- $1,475. At this time no charges have been nity. The temple always tries to fos- • A Parsippany resident reported that ment agreement with the Township ter a sense of community,” Jonathan filed relating to the accident. The of Cranford. This agreement involves someone entered his company vehicle accident is still under investigation Bash told the board. on Grandview Avenue and removed a a detention basin behind homes on “To say that this is a purely resi- Stihl concrete saw. by the Westfield Traffic Bureau and Cranford Avenue. • the Westfield Detective Bureau. dential area is wrong. It is on a main Two hundred dollars in cash was The township had signed a 25-year thoroughfare. There is a cemetery lease with Westfield in 1979, but had one way and a library another way. ‘Santa’ failed to make payments over the past The property was sold to a devel- Dave several years. Cranford will pay Williams oper and if it is not made into a lot Westfield $48,000 in back payments a new developer will make homes. Give Spring... and $9,214 for the 2003 lease payment. None of us can control our environ- Councilman Betancourt reported ment. With the lot, 40 foot setbacks that the Transportation Parking and UP AND AWAY…Franklin Elementary School teachers attended a workshop are guaranteed, but a new developer Buy a Traffic (TPT) Committee met with at the Buehler Challenger & Science Center in Paramus to prepare students for won’t give that,” said Gail Fried- traffic calming consultants Wilbur an upcoming field trip to the center. Pictured, left to right, are: teachers man. $50 Gift Card Smith Associates (WSA) who re- Kathleen Stamberger, Kerry Walsh and Karen Fowler. Elizabeth Jacobello told the board, ported on eight areas they studied. “no one here objects to the good And get a WSA identified McKinley El- WF Teachers Prepare Pupils deeds that the temple does. It is not ementary School as the top priority, just what you do, but how you do it. $10 Gift Card followed by Woodland Avenue, It is easy to host civic events. The Tuttle Parkway and North Avenue For Simulated Space Flight temple needs to understand what its FREE and Central Avenue and Clover actions convey to its neighbors.” Street. WESTFIELD – Franklin Elemen- The teachers attended a one-day “The temple said that there would Councilman Betancourt said that tary School teachers Kathleen teacher workshop at the Buehler Chal- be no pen to paper until it met with he asked the engineering department Stamberger, Kerry Walsh and Karen lenge & Science Center in Paramus to the neighbors,” she continued, “but ...A Chance for a list and timeline of what they Fowler will lead a group of fifth be able to prepare students for an when they met with us back in June can do in terms of signage and strip- grade students from the Westfield upcoming trip to the center. of 2002, the plans were already Gardening is the number one ing at the identified sites. school on a simulated space mission. Offering students the next best drawn. 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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, December 11, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 45TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 51-45 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Woman Bowcraft Gets Green Light Killed on For Children’s Water Park

By FRED ROSSI The new complex will include a ily travel in opposing directions. N. Avenue Specially Written for The Times series of water slides leading to two There were also some modifications The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of pools, an 18-inch-deep wading pond made to ensure that flooding during By BENJAMIN B. CORBIN Adjustment approved site plans sub- and a three-foot-deep lazy river in a major storm will not be a major Specially Written for The Times mitted by Bowcraft Amusement Park which tubes and other flotation de- problem. At 5:36 p.m. on Tuesday, a for the construction of a water park at vices can be used. Two small buildings As part of the project, Bowcraft’s 62-year-old woman was struck its Route 22 property. After a two- housing locker rooms will also be built parking lot at the base of the Watchung by an eastbound vehicle on hour hearing last Thursday that ended near the water park’s entrance. Mountains will be redesigned and North Avenue in front of Lord & a several-years-long process, the board Several revisions were made over paved, but an earlier plan to remove Taylor in Westfield. As a result voted 5-2 to approve the application, the past four months to the originally the miniature golf course near the of her injuries, she was air lifted which also included several condi- submitted sketches after some board park’s entrance and replace it with to University Hospital in New- tions that the amusement park opera- members expressed concern about the more parking was eliminated because ark. The woman was pro- tor said it was prepared to meet. number of trees slated for removal as board members felt there was already nounced dead from the severity Marke Enterprises, the owner of the part of the water park’s construction. adequate parking available and the of her injuries at 7:05 p.m. amusement park, had already been Still, two board members, Ken golf course provided a buffer of sorts The victim was identified as granted a use variance containing cer- Anderson and Tim Livolsi, continued between Route 22 and the rear park- Helen Freindt of Forked River. tain restrictions and stipulations more to express dissatisfaction at last week’s ing lot. If, at some point in the future, The 24-year-old driver, An- than two years ago, after hearings that hearing with what they felt was the low Bowcraft requires additional park- drew Ruple from Cranford, was featured objections from several dozen number of trees to be preserved, spe- ing, it will have to submit a new arrested for possession of mari- residents living near the park who cifically in the area between the water application to the zoning board. juana and possession with the voiced concerns about additional noise, park and the existing pond. They felt Other conditions encompassed in intent to distribute. The officers traffic and lights, and possible de- the trees would provide a buffer be- the approval include planting addi- discovered the marijuana while clines in their property values. tween the water park and Route 22 tional trees in the revamped parking investigating the motor vehicle The most recent hearing, which and, as a result, both voted against lot; allowing township officials to accident. Ruple has been trans- began in the summer and included a approving the site plan. Other board possibly require additional plantings ported to the Union County Jail visit to Bowcraft by zoning board members, though, were satisfied with in the property’s northeast corner as a in lieu of $7,500 bail. members in October, centered around Bowcraft’s promise to plant new trees noise buffer; a change in the fencing At this time no charges have the board’s consideration of the site and it was also pointed out that there style at the bottom of the water park to been filed relating to the acci- plan for the water park, which will was no guarantee that some of the match the wrought iron-style fencing dent. The accident is still under be geared to children aged two to 12 larger trees slated for removal would in the rest of the park, and providing investigation by the Westfield and will be situated in the northeastern necessarily survive a future storm. the board with drawings of a planned Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Police Department’s Traffic Bu- quadrant of the property, an area that Other modifications to the plan new maintenance building to be built FROSTY...The snowman ice sculpture was carved as part of the holiday reau and the Detective Bureau. presently is unutilized except for a stor- included widening the entrance drive- at the northwestern corner of the prop- celebration in downtown Scotch Plains on Sunday. age building. way from Route 22 to a 26-foot-wide erty that will replace several storage roadway that will permit cars to eas- trailers presently found elsewhere. Scotch Plains Planning Board Approves Five-Lot King St. Subdivision, But Council Must Weigh In By FRED ROSSI Scotch Meadows LLC received tinuation of one from November 10 One King Street resident said he Specially Written for The Times the board’s approval, on a 5-2 vote, when board members, feeling that too was concerned that a new develop- While the Scotch Plains Planning to create five lots on the north end of many unanswered questions re- ment would result in excessive water Board gave its approval on Monday King Street, just south of Hillside mained, declined to take a vote on runoff onto his property, as well as night to a major subdivision applica- Cemetery, and construct five new, whether to approve the application. weaker water pressure in his home. tion on King Street, the Township single-family homes, one of which Monday night’s two-hour hearing fo- Thomas Quinn, the board’s profes- Council needs to act to formally will replace an existing house. cused on reviews of updated environ- sional engineer, reminded the board vacate a small section of township- King Street presently ends in a mental impact reports. as well as new that the developer cannot be “held owned land before the development small, irregular cul-de-sac at its north- plans detailing drainage control. hostage” to water issues and that it can actually go forward. ern end, although township tax maps Last month, several King Street was the water company’s responsibil- Additionally, two board members, show the street extending to the residents had expressed concerns ity to maintain minimum standards Mayor Martin Marks and Council- cemetery’s border. A new, more sub- about the potential environmental for water pressure and water flows. woman Paulette Coronato, expressed stantial cul-de-sac will be created on impact of going forward with the Board members seemed satisfied comments that made it far from cer- the southwest side of King Street to development, including drainage is- with the environmental and drainage tain that the council will approve the serve the new lots. sues, as well as the extent of neces- reports, but some appeared to be land vacation. This week’s hearing was a con- sary water and sewer lines upgrades. annoyed when Scotch Meadows LLC produced a letter an hour into the hearing from Elizabethtown Water Company that vaguely promised to Freeholders Criticized for Pay Raises; upgrade water mains on King Street as part of the development. Elizabeth Correll for The Times Board members were unsure SANTA’S BROWNIES...Brownie Troop No. 685 visited with Santa Claus at the Honor SP-F PAL ‘D’ Football Team whether the water utility would re- Fanwood Train Station on Sunday. The Brownies assisted children with a bird place existing pipes with larger ones feeder project, made with peanut butter, seed and pinecones, and handed out picture frames. By MATT MARINO “Please vote ‘no’ on this issue (of poles and other such wood products. or simply attach larger pipes to the Specially Written for The Times pay raises),” said Mr. Shackell. Following Mr. Daley’s comments, ends of the existing smaller lines. The Union County Board of Cho- Among those present in the audi- Gordon Fuller -- the Chief Operating In addition to the land vacation sen Freeholders held its combined ence was Joe Renna, an independent Officer of M&E – spoke about the issue, the board’s approval of the Snow Storm Clean-Up agenda and regular meeting on De- use of creosote. He informed the application is contingent on resolu- cember 4. Although proceedings for county that creosote railroad ties are tion of the water main question along the most part were routine, many “Let us see where our dollars the standard in the industry, used for with several other matters. members of the public in attendance are going by doing a good job,” “over 65 years.” Mr. Fuller added Prior to the board’s 5-2 vote ap- Costs Township $45,000 that M&E has been mixing old ties commented on a controversial new Dorothy Ferte, Linden resident proving the application, Mayor Marks, ordinance enacting pay raises for with new ones, among other reasons, By FRED ROSSI Street as a stop intersection, with a stop noting that he and Mrs. Coronato Specially Written for The Times county officials and department to minimize the amount of creosote serve on both the Planning Board and sign placed on Wood Road. Another heads. There was also some new that may be released. the council, said he had concerns The clean-up from last weekend’s ordinance was approved that will hike information regarding the impend- candidate for freeholder who lost in Further, with respect to the com- about vacating the King Street prop- heavy snowstorm cost Scotch Plains the fees for copies of death, birth and ing railroad reactivation, as well as a this year’s election. He said that pub- plaints of odors emanating from the erty, although he did not elaborate. about $45,000 in overtime pay, the marriage records from $4 to $7. special presentation made to a quick- lic outcry was “too little, too late.” stacked ties along the tracks, Mr. Mrs. Coronato, who along with use of outside contractors and mate- A resolution was approved autho- thinking group of Scotch Plains- Mr. Renna also expressed his skepti- Fuller stated that M&E has attempted Harriet Shafran voted against the rials such as road salt, according to rizing the township to sign a two- Fanwood boys. cism that the Freeholder board would to tarp the ties to prevent any fumes application, said that, “from the get- preliminary estimates provided by year agreement with Oxford Health The focus soon turned to the across- vote against the ordinance. from escaping. go, this application was fraught with Township Manager Thomas Atkins. Plans to continue providing health the-board pay increases that were in- “You’re going to vote in favor of Mr. Devanney asked whether creo- problems.” Noting the many unan- At Tuesday evening’s Township insurance to township employees. troduced at the previous meeting. The (the pay raises), no matter what any- sote ties were “the universally accepted swered questions at last month’s hear- Council meeting, Mr. Atkins said the Councilman Frank Rossi, noting Freeholder board submitted an ordi- one says,” said Mr. Renna. method of laying track,” to which Mr. ing, Mrs. Coronato said that, “we 15-inch storm on Friday and Satur- that Oxford’s “service has been nance entitled, “An ordinance fixing Dorothy Ferte, from Linden, urged Fuller responded affirmatively. found out answers to too many ques- day will push back the resumption of good,” said that, “in a volatile mar- the salaries of County officials and the Freeholder board to back up the Creosote ties are “the tie of choice,” tion this evening.” the fall leaf pick-up program until ket, we got a reasonable rate for 2004 department heads.” The ordinance also pay raises with hard work in 2004. said Mr. Fuller. She said the way in which Scotch streets and storm drains are cleared and a cap for 2005.” set the pay raises as retroactive, mean- “Let us see where our dollars are In a notable development concern- Meadows responded to the board’s and some of the snow melts. The 2004 rate will increase by 8.5 ing that the raises not only apply to going by doing a good job,” she said. ing the railroad, Superior Court Judge concerns were, “a disservice to the Mr. Atkins said public works per- percent, which Mr. Rossi said was 2004, but also all of 2003. The ordinance passed unanimously Edward Beglin ruled on Friday that community” and showed “a lack of sonnel had put in more than $24,000 “tremendously below what we’re see- worth of overtime and double-time Members of the public in atten- following the public comments. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing” in a market where double-digit dance questioned the pay raises – Turning to the impending from Friday through Sunday. The town- premium increases are the norm. particularly as they were retroactive Morristown & Erie (M&E) railroad ship also paid about $16,000 to five The council also introduced two -- and several people asked the free- reactivation, the county responded private contractors to assist with ordinances relating to the planned holders to reject passage of the ordi- to some concerns made at a previous snowplowing. The contracts with those Broadway development that was ap- nance. Elizabeth Cox, a Summit resi- meeting concerning the use of coal contractors were approved by the coun- proved earlier this year by the town- dent, felt that the timing was off with tar creosote on the railroad ties. At cil two weeks ago and took effect the ship planning board. One ordinance respect to the raises. that meeting, members of the Coali- day before the December 5 storm. vacates several streets in the neighbor- “Deserving as you may be (of the tion to Stop the Train spoke about the Mr. Atkins noted that approxi- hood of the development -- Broadway, raises), I don’t think this is the time dangers of using the creosote, a mately $4,000 was spent on various Waverly Place, Liberty Street and to articulate retroactive (raises),” said known carcinogen. materials such as road salt. Rolling Peaks Way while the other Ms. Cox, who also felt that George Jim Daley, County Director of With snow removal now a priority, involves the sale of a substandard town- Devanney’s 6 percent raise was “a bit Policy and Planning, first read from Mr. Atkins said the leaf collection would ship-owned lot to a private citizen. excessive” after only two years as a fact sheet taken from the website of resume as soon as it is feasibly possible. Given the requirement that at least county manager. the Agency for Toxic Substances and “We will be attacking that in the two weeks lapse between an Wally Shackell, a resident of Disease Registry. near future as best we can, depending ordinance’s first and second read- Cranford, opined that the recent trend Referring to the fact sheet, Mr. Daley on the weather,” he said. An effort to ing and the fact that the council’s of rising local and county property mentioned that the harmful effects – collect fallen branches and limbs from final regular meeting of the year is taxes called for the Freeholder board including the carcinogenic effect - several recent windstorms will then next Tuesday, both ordinances will to “set an example that they (the pertain mainly to working with creo- be made after the leaves are collected. be the subject of a second reading freeholders) are serious about prop- sote on a regular basis, and that coal tar Mayor Martin Marks, saying that and public hearing at a special meet- erty tax relief.” creosote is also used on telephone “we are at the mercy of Mother Nature,” ing on December 24 at 9:30 a.m. asked residents to be patient as the At the beginning of the meeting, PAGE INDEX various clean-up efforts move forward. three school crossing guards, Marion In other business, the council ap- Regional...... 2-3 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-14 Jeff Siegel for The Times McGinn, Delores Garner and An- Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 15-16 SANTA’S ARRIVAL...Santa was greeted by a large crowd when he arrived in proved an ordinance establishing the drea Azzarello, were sworn in as Classifieds...... 15 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 17-18 Scotch Plains via fire truck for Sunday’s holiday celebration in the downtown. intersection of Wood Road and Golf crossing guards/special officers. 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PUBLICATION Terrill Middle School Principal Jeanette Baubles Reveals Distinguished, Regular Honor Rolls SCOTCH PLAINS – Jeanette Stephanie Groben Marissa Sacca Rachel Krismann James Walsh Keith Bronikowksi Casey Marks Baubles, Principal of Terrill Middle Taylor Guiffre Carrie Salem Cara Levinson Julia Weigel Adam Brous Jesse Marvosa School in Scotch Plains, has an- Michael Harrison Perry Sandrock Joshua Lieberman Peter Weigel Michelle Brown Lauren Mastroianni nounced the names of students placed Michael Henkels Eddie Sangern Thomas Loop Erika White Trevor Cannon Sean McGowan Sarah Hoffman Jessica Schroder Stephen Manzi Elise Whitehouse Christopher Casserly Molly Meehan on the Distinguished Honor Roll and Nicholas Jastrzebski Devon Sepe Sheryl Markovits Alexander Yorkovich Ryan Cassidy Taylor Molinaro Regular Honor Roll for the First Robert Jastrzebski Christopher Shea Michelle Mattar Eliza Ziegler Alina Chabus Jessica Nagourney Marking Period of the 2003-2004 Michelle Jenkelowitz Sean Shukla Rachel Zucker Anna Chapman Brian O’Donnell academic term. Miles Joseph Stefani Silverman David Chapman Chibuzor Onwuanaegbule To qualify for Distinguished Brian Kahn Gregory Stein DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Daniel Ciabattari Brian Pak Honor Roll, students must attain Patrick Keenan Benjamin Strauss GRADE 8 – 33 STUDENTS Andrew Clark Elizabeth Peach 90 or better in all content areas. Emily Kennedy Sarah Strong Dana Abramson Victoria McNally Jarek Cohen Brian Piccola To be placed on the Regular Honor Jennifer Kickenweitz Michael Surdouski Amie Berlant Joanna Naugle Michael Cornacchia Matthew Plagge Roll, pupils must achieve 80 or Jeffrey Kranz Scott Turchin Brittany Biondi Jane Newcomer Caitlin Daly Michael Ragan better in major content areas and Evan Levine Nicole Vacca Kristin Cassidy Cecilia Osterman Jaime Dedousis Briana Redmount a 70 or better in exploratory Oliviana Lumetta David Van Wert Sky Cheung Rachel Parker Alexander DeDuck Jordan Rejaud Blake Lyons Brian Walsh Amanda Curcie Minal Patel Noelle DeGregorio Maya Robinson classes. Morgan Maisel Ian Weinberg Janine DeFeo Brian Pesin Michael Devizio Theodore Rosenblatt DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Edward Markey Kevin Welch Tyler DelMauro Erin Rossi Meghan Dhaliwal Jennifer Rovner Daniel Mathan Brandon Wheeler Carina Gerveshi Alexandra Segal Sean Dolgin Aundre Ruffin Photo Courtesy of Joseph Nagy GRADE 6 – 68 STUDENTS Alexander Zaller Samantha Grecco Camilla Shanks Bryan Dougher Scott Salmon YOUNG WINNERS…Sergeant Thomas Jedic and P.B.A President Patrolmen Matthew Alfano Scott Keogh Colleen Hagerty Courtney Slaten Jayne Dzuback Daniel Sapienza Ronald Greco pose for a picture with the winners of the poster contest that was Stephen Allen Rebecca Krakora DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Catherine Harley Barbara Slaugh Zachary Feldman Jacqueline Saunier held at the kid’s safety street fair in September. All the posters contained the Mohammed Alzoobaee David Kreps GRADE 7 – 42 STUDENTS Brendan Kirby Alyssa Straniero Ian Feller Joseph Schiavo information the kids learned at the safety fair. Each of the winners received a Lauren Belfer Andrea Lahoud Jennie Altman Kapri Kreps Andrew Livingston Harrison Stuppler Matthew Fitzgibbon Gregory Shperkin $50.00 U.S. savings bond donated by Flag to Flag Racing Collectables. Steven Bello Lee Lenz Anjli Bansal Sahrula Kubie Francesca Lumetta Grace Wallden Lisa Gattozzi Michele Silverstein Marissa Berlant Alyson Linsenberg Nicholas Blackwood Allison Lasher Elizabeth McMillionKathleen Yan Ashton Gibbs Anne Smith Danielle Bernstein Sara Mankoff Dorian Bogdanovski Daniel Lubranski Molly Yergalonis David Gordon Kunal Sodhi Park Middle Pupils Participate Gary Binkiewicz John Maxwell James Burke Kevin Maroney Mary Henkels Tyler Swanek Alex Brass Louis Mazzella Emily Carow Kayla Molnar REGULAR HONOR ROLL Brian Hessemer Nicole Tavares Amelia Brause William McColly Adam Horowitz Natalie Terens Nicole Cicchetti Austin Pfundheller GRADE 8 – 31 STUDENTS In Photojournalism Project Jeremy Busch Delia McGee Katherine Cornacchia Tyler Pfundheller Julia Joseph Jackson Udelsman Kathryn Albanese-DeMair Jacqueline Lenoff Bianca Chaves Emma Nagle Michelle De Santis Michael Postolowski Edward Kahn Samuel Ungar SCOTCH PLAINS — Five stu- Mr. Levy also described “the won- Maureen Assante-Nkansa Scott Leyden Matthew Ciabattari Sruthi Narayanan Julie Deutsch Maxim Rabinovich Kimberly Kliesch Cassandra Valdes dents from Park Middle School in derful partnership that had devel- Alana Bencivengo John Loomis Kevin Coughlan Daniel Nizri Christina Dokopoulos Ryan Rappa Rachel Kreyer Allison Vogel Scotch Plains recently completed a oped with the Park students during Gregroy Bencivengo Wesley Lorenzini Victoria Dalessandro Adam Offitzer Kelly Dyckman Alyssa Riesenberg Ryan Krueger Gregory Weinstock Courtney Bifani Chelsea Lusk photojournalism project as part of the project” and announced that the Devon Daly Neha Pannuri Diana Ferrante Michael Roth Timothy Leischner Christina Woods Michael Bover Andrew Lynch the “Home of the Free” program, Park student photos are currently on Jacqueline Depew Gina Pelosi Elizabeth Ferraro Samantha Schaffer Rachel Leitner Jordan Yellen Lyndsey Douglas Kethan Reddy Samantha Bremer Clarissa Lyons Randy Lemence Gregory Zabel sponsored by Washington Mutual, display at the Watchung Financial Erin Finan Elizabeth Schreiber The New-York Historical Society, Center. Rebecca Dunn Lindsay Robinson Kathleen Flor-Stagnato Marissa Squeri Luke Durett Kelsey Rossi Stephanie Glover Martin Sweeney and Pulitzer Prize-winning photog- In addition, the photos have been Jessica Feldman Alanna Salituro Brian Jascur Pia Tempestini rapher David Hume Kennerly. selected by the panel of photogra- Zachary Flanzman Kunal Saxena Eileen Jiang Linda Timko County Freeholder Board Students Megan Reilly, Jessica phy experts to appear alongside Mr. Geri Flood Eiliann Shadmi William Johnston Corinne Walker Santos, Michael Scannell, Ming Lu, Kennerly’s work at The New York Kathryn Foley Mackenzie Sizemore Faraz Khan Jennifer Yang and Karen Murad were selected Historical Society from December Christopher Fortunato Valerie Smith through an interview process to work through March of 2004. Marc Gaglioti Lauren Steinbeck REGULAR HONOR ROLL Criticized For Pay Raises Kelly Gajdzisz Margaux Streep with “media mentor” Richard For their participation in the “Home GRADE 7 – 80 STUDENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Toniann Gattozzi Laura Toffolo Pincus, Park Middle School’s me- of the Free” project, not only did Joshua Ahiabor Magan Mauro the five towns that filed suit against the pond. James Spaeth of the FBI Carly Goldner Tracy Toffolo dia specialist, to capture the “story students and teachers gain invaluable Kristen Armstrong Ryan McCarthy Samantha Goldner Benjamin Ungar the county have no case in stopping was also honored with a resolution for in pictures” of local public servants relationships and experiences, but their Camilla Bach Jie Mei Matthew Goor Emily Weinstock the railroad. They may only pursue aiding in the proper disposal of the and volunteers behind the scenes schools also received a Canon digital Kyle Bascom Jonathan Miklas Samantha Henderson Erica Wise the claim of violation of the Open handgun. Mr. Spaeth’s son, Michael, Nickolas Bonadies Michelle Minniti working for their communities. camera, a $500 grant from Washing- Caitlin Hoynes-O’Connor Albert Wu Public Meetings Act with regard to is a participant in the program. Jenna Bristol Kelly Monroy Using new digital equipment, the ton Mutual, and a companion curricu- Alexandra Joy Cassandra Zito the June 5 meeting. The towns will Freeholder Mirabella also had a students photographed workers at lum guide developed by The New Alex Carow Kathryn Moynihan most likely pursue the matter in Wash- surprise presentation for Sergeant REGULAR HONOR ROLL Katherine Celardo Gabriella Napoli the local Osborn Cannonball House York Historical Society on the study Zachariah Chapman Anna Marie Noronha ington, D.C. with the Surface and Yeager, who serves as the commis- and the adjacent Village Green in of government and photojournalism. GRADE 6 – 85 STUDENTS Kelly Cianciotta Brian Northrup Transportation Advisory Board. sioner of the football program. Sgt. Scotch Plains, where a memorial For more information about this Musa Ali Kyle Mattson Patrick Clancy Elyse Nussenfeld Earlier in the meeting there was a Yeager received a resolution for his fountain was being constructed in project and a gallery of the students’ Katherine Arias Errin McGowan Kathryn Cockrell Zachary Peart presentation to the Scotch Plains- leadership and involvement with the Dina Barny Mitchell McNamara honor of Alan Augustine, former photos, please visit Jillian Coffey Alexandria Pisauro Fanwood Police Athletic League (PAL) program. Scotch Plains mayor, councilman, www.wamuhomeofthefree.com. Jordan Bayroff Daniel Merer Lauren D’Aloisio Christian Prince “D” Squad boys’ football team. Free- In making the presentation to Ser- Steven Berkowitz Peter Merrick Anthony D’Annunzio Kaitlin Rau and state assemblyman. Alexander Bernhard Todd Morling holder Alexander Mirabella honored geant Yeager, Freeholder Mirabella Next, the students uploaded their Jennifer DiGiuseppeMatthew Rivera spoke highly of the sergeant’s influ- Taylor Biondi Emilio Navarro Mitchell Facer Kimberly Rizzo the boys on the team for their actions edited digital photos to a website Albert Callahan Amanda Nguyen Matthew Fields Lisa Schardien concerning a situation which arose ence on the boys. where regional and national judg- Subdivision Graceann Caramico Katarina Nier Justin Frasier-Wright Joseph Sebolao while the team was cleaning up Seeley’s “After every game, he (Sergeant ing committees judged the photos CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Lauren Casserly Matthew O’Donnell Alexandra Friedman Timothy Seemann Pond in the Watchung Reservation. Yeager) calls every group together – of all participants. respect to the planning board.” Francis Celardo Chiemeka Onwuanaegbule Ricky Fuimo Mark Shvartsman Sergeant Russell Yeager of the win or lose. Everybody gets together, Daniel Chapman Jodie Ordanza Student participants, along with At the start of the meeting, attor- Amanda Gianni Matthew Simon Fanwood Police Department explained and he gives them a message about Douglas Levy, Washington Mutual ney Robert Kraus presented a con- Indranath Chattopadhyay Dominique Osterman Daniel Gilman Alexis Sorace to the audience what happened on calling 911; the appropriate reasons Kaitlynn Colligan Alexis Pigna representative from the Watchung cept plan for the property at 1590 Erica Goldberg Paul Spicer October 4 of this year at the pond. to do that; handling handguns; when Joseph D’Annunzio Nicholas Posyton Susan Gonch Kristen Spirko Financial Center in the Blue Star Rahway Road. The 1.5 acre lot, on Diana DeVries Alyssa Resnick While cleaning up the pond area, the to call for help; how to be polite to Shopping Center, outlined their which a single-family home is pres- Daniel Gore Alaysha Suggs team stumbled upon a loaded handgun your parents,” noted Freeholder Kathryn Dinizo Dena Rice Marcus Green Henna Tailor project at a recent school board meet- ently situated, is at the corner of Alan Dlugosz Michael Riesenberg Alexander Hahn Mangesh Tamhankar and a rusted shotgun. The team quickly Mirabella. ing. Rahway and Raritan Roads. Mr. Marisa Elmer Jenna Romaine Jeremy Kaufman Emily Ann Varvar notified their coaches, who in turn Andrew Gorbunoff Bianca Root Kraus said the property’s new own- Michael Klotz Ulysses Velasquez worked with local and county law ers were interested in either subdi- Alexander Graham Arthur Rose Stanislaw Kolakowski Rebecca VonLangen enforcement to take care of the situa- Kiwanis Announces Dates Paige Griffin Laura Ruesch viding the property and constructing Mark Koransky Erick Walker tion. As a result of the boys’ cogni- two new homes or razing the exist- zance and alertness, the gun was prop- For Sale of Luminaries ing home and building a much larger ‘Santa’ erly disposed of, and a potential dan- home. Dave gerous situation was averted. Williams FANWOOD – The Scotch Plains- scholarship to Fanwood, Scotch Mrs. Shafran, noting that the “They (the kids) are really devel- Fanwood Kiwanis Club’s annual lu- Plains and Westfield college-bound Rahway-Raritan intersection is a Give Spring... oping into fine people and we are minary sale will be held on Satur- students. busy one, not only during rush hours very, very proud of them,” com- days, December 13 and 20, between In addition, the Scotch Plains- but at all times of the day, said she mented Sergeant. Yeager. 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and on Sunday, Fanwood Kiwanis supports a child in favored building just one home on Buy a The coaches – Lieutenat Mark Zyla December 21 (last day) between 11 India through the Christian Children’s the lot. of the Scotch Plains Police Depart- a.m. and 3 p.m. Association, as well as CONTACT Mrs. Coronato, too, favored a $50 Gift Card ment, Dave Bell of the New Jersey All proceeds from the luminary We Care, the American Cancer Soci- single home, noting that a subdivi- State Police, Keith Gilman, Rob sale will benefit the local club’s chari- ety, Special Olympics and the Boy sion would create two substandard And get a Howarth, and Bob Coloney – were table endeavors. Based on last year’s Scouts and Girl Scouts, plus many lots and require variances that, she each presented with a resolution for sale, the club was able to donate four additional local charities. feared, “would open the door to oth- $10 Gift Card their assistance with the incident at $1,500 scholarships and one $500 Kiwanis luminaries will be avail- ers” seeking to subdivide and create able at the Fanwood Municipal Ga- substandard lots. FREE rage. The cost is 35 cents for candle, Board Chairman Joseph Doyle said bag and sand. For more information, creating two lots of this type would be please call Bill Lehman at (908) 518- “contrary to what we’re trying to 0713. 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The ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Scotch Plains – Fanwood WHS Students Should The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Be Walking to School DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains By Lauren S. Pass Diction Deception Member of: Member of: 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 Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Fanwood Business & Professional Association rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Parking, parking and more park- to park in the high school lot, you could ing. I feel of late that my writing is enter the lottery. However, this meant sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 getting repetitive, to say the least. you couldn’t take your car out for If you can guess one correctly – good This week the topic is high school lunch, so I respectfully declined. And Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- parking, or the lack thereof, as some when it was running, I parked my 1981 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at may say. Pontiac Phoenix on the street, where I you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 My first reaction when hearing of always found a spot. When my car free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. this problem was to take a look at the wasn’t running, which was often, and All words and correct definitions history of the situation. before I got a license, I either rode my come from the board game Diction Michelle H. Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte In 1975 there were 2,045 students bike, or caught a ride. Deception. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR at the high school, today there are Maybe the problem here is not Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 1,624 and the Board of Education really parking, but more the behav- 1. Rident – Laughing, smiling, or grin- ning COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION predicts 1,899 in 2010 — At first ior of the kids. 2. Anaclasis – Bending backwards Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly glance, a seemingly normal popula- I won’t say I was the best-behaved 3. Pantofle – A slipper ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS tion fluctuation. However, in 1975 kid in the world. I’m certain I littered 4. Chamade – In military usage, a Ben Corbin the high school only housed sopho- on people’s lawns, and I definitely signal for retreat or ceasefire SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES mores, juniors and seniors; ninth grad- know we loitered in front of homes OGDOASTICH One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 ers were at the middle school. There out of boredom during our lunch were 687 seniors in the class of 1975, 1. A poem of eight lines period. The police typically patrolled 2. An order of mollusks having irregu- where now there are 360. So the ques- the area, and the school security lar hinged teeth tion is, where did this sudden parking shooed us off. 3. A homeless person; a beggar Who Stole Christmas? problem come from? And is there Complaints from residents on 4. A small piece of land surrounded by really a “parking problem”? Edgar Road had more to do with the a hedge or wall Your letters are the best of what we publish. Some- House has a tree – the Christmas Tree. Those I spoke to who graduated in behavior of the kids, and the use of BRAIZE times, we are so touched – as happened at press time Settlers brought the tree with them as an heirloom the 1960s and 1970s first tried to tell drugs (there were in fact drug related 1. Mischievous; devilish on Wednesday. A Good Samaritan e-mailed us on and as part of their tradition. It is not even a me they rode horses to school, but arrests made) in front of their homes. 2. Charcoal powder or coal dust eventually admitted that it was a rare There were kids that I knew who 3. To scrape or chafe behalf of senior citizens who don’t have a computer. religious symbol; it was a symbol of life and light for 4. Very strong or potent; virile Someone at the Senior Citizens Housing Complex the long winter nights. In past years during the occurrence that a student had a car. would get in their cars and make Most of the time kids either walked their drug run to Newark during their MESORHINE in Westfield decided that, since the complex receives holiday, we celebrated Christmas, Hanukah, and 1. Having a nose of medium width or rode a bicycle. lunch period. 2. A slaughterhouse for cattle federal monies, it would not be appropriate to allow Kwanza right here. Town Administrator James Gildea, So now, there is a code of conduct, 3. In Germany, an area known as the Christmas trees or menorahs in the lobby or on the Old people in wheelchairs and with canes liked to Class of 1988, told me that when he but how is it going to be enforced? Black Forest residents’ front doors. The senior citizens there are go down to the foyer to pick up their mail, have some was a senior, he won the lottery for a Are we, as one resident put it, going 4. A large rodent of South America; heart-broken and feel defenseless. hot chocolate, and sing some songs. Being a child spot in the parking lot before he even to hire attitude police? the capybara had a driver’s license. Once he got School is and should be about learn- AZYMIC The following is Sasha’s letter. again for a little while seems like a century ago. his license, his father let him have ing, not about lunch, or hanging out. 1. Apathetic; disinterested “Who stole Christmas from the senior citizens Do we have to drive a wedge between religions the car one day a week. The rest of I say that the problem here is really 2. Having no common traits; unre- lated right here in Westfield? Will the kids be next? I don’t and people? Why don’t we all get together and talk the time a fellow senior used his the open lunch policy. 3. Unbalanced; unstable think so. Businesses would lose too many sales. about each religion and understand each other and parking spot. I didn’t find out how he The Board of Education should do 4. Pertaining to unleavened bread Someone told me that common sense is in a coma, our beliefs? got to school the other four days, or away with open lunch and limit driv- if he went at all. ing to seniors only who live more WF Resident Says but now I think it has died. There wouldn’t be too I thought I was overly sensitive about this issue, When I went to Westfield High than a mile from the high school. many at its funeral, because too many have lost it but now I am seeing how everyone is affected; they School (class of 1998), the lottery sys- Everyone else should be out there Villane Co. Is Honest already and wouldn’t even know it. are unhappy, on edge, and irritable during a time tem was still in existence. If you wanted walking; besides, it’s good for you. D. Villane Construction built our The Lady Liberty in the harbor has broken her when we should demonstrate peace, a peace that the home on Clarence Street in 1999 and promise. Religious freedom? Lost. When will it world does not have. we consider Don and Dave Villane to Letters to the Editor be trustworthy and honest business- happen to freedom of speech? I was arrested in Who stole Christmas? Bring it back to the Senior See more letters on pages 5 & 16 men as well as highly skilled builders. Hitler Germany just for that, speaking what was on Citizens Housing building. For some, it may be their Based on our experience, and with- my mind. Will we become a land of a dictatorship? last one. God Bless America.” Sasha Schwarz out knowing the specifics of the case Westfield High School Parking reported in The Westfield Leader in This year, during the holidays, no Christmas tree Sasha, thank you for reminding us that there is a recent weeks, we are sure that any is permitted in the building where we live at the Santa Claus. We won’t let them steal Christmas from Advisory Member Offers Explanation mistakes made in reporting the re- Senior Citizens Complex; you can’t even mention you. For a start, we’ve left a message on the answer- moval of trees must have been unin- As a member of the advisory group side becomes available for residents/ tentional and not deliberate. The Santa Claus, “too religious.” The town has trees, ing machine of Senior Citizen Executive Director formed by the school board and the town guests), and Dorian’s south side between Villanes worked closely with us to professional buildings have them, and the White Ruth Smith, (908) 233-5898. council, I am writing to help explain the Rahway and Westfield Avenue. Other save as many trees as possible on our rationale for the proposed high school streets will have alternate side parking to property, including moving the place- student permit parking policy. In sum- be shared by students and residents. ment of the house on the property to mary, the policy is designed to strike a It is important to note that every resi- try and save one small stand of trees. Superintendent Foley Responds better balance among student drivers dential street addressed by this policy Unfortunately, trees from thickly Holiday Parkers Urged and residents who live and drive near the will have less space available for stu- wooded areas when exposed to heavy To High School Parking Letters high school. As we enter the second half dent parking than exists today. Some construction and to the elements do To Be Wary in Town of the school year (January to June) residents have objected to the plan be- not always fare well. In Westfield, free parking is offered to I feel it is important that I correct weekdays. On the other hand, restricting more students will obtain drivers li- cause more students will park on their While we think it is right to focus the public in the permit parking lots on some of the misinformation that has student parking on one street simply censes and overwhelm our neighbor- street. Please realize your neighbors a on the preservation of trees in the weekends and evenings. This right, tradi- appeared in several letters published in moves the problem to another. hood streets. To mitigate last year’s couple of blocks away have students town in the face of new development, tionally, has also included national holi- The Westfield Leader regarding student The committee sought to balance the brutal experience, we must take steps to parked bumper to bumper on both sides the town’s efforts would be aided by days, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and parking at Westfield High School. First need for students to park with the con- control student parking. of their street. And if we do nothing, involving the town’s builders, espe- the days after Christmas and New Years. is the notion that somehow the Board of cerns of residents around the commu- The policy proposes that students who more students and commuters will ulti- cially individuals like Don and Dave However, this year, a number of hefty Education is imposing its will on the nity. For many on the committee, the live within approximately one-half mile mately park on your street, with no Villane, who are not only experienced parking tickets were issued to non-per- Town Council. A joint town–board com- first choice would be more off street of the high school will not be eligible for control mechanism in place. in the practicalities and pitfalls in- mit holders in the South Avenue com- mittee met for several weeks in May and parking for students. The board of edu- parking permits; the rationale being they One objector expressed dismay that volved but are also our neighbors and muter lot, which was 75 percent empty, June in response to residents’ concerns cation is looking into creating 40 addi- live close enough to walk. High school residents would have to pay $10 for a residents of our town. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. about student parking. The Community tional spaces along the Rahway Avenue seniors who live beyond half mile can resident parking permit. I agree this fee I brought this to the attention of the Advisory Committee on Parking in- side of the high school, but there is little David and Daria MacDonald apply for a parking permit. Juniors will should be waived; it is a bit insulting. Westfield Town Council at the December 2 meet- cluded two town council members, the other space on the high school property be encouraged to park at Edison Inter- And streets with existing restrictions ing, and requested a clarification as to police chief, residents, high school par- for parking. The armory did not approve mediate School. The application will such as Westfield Avenue, Edgar and which holidays and other days qualify ents and students, two board of educa- the town council’s proposal to construct include a Code of Conduct, reinforcing Stoneleigh should be reviewed for next Homeowner Finds Tree for free parking in the permit areas. I tion members and myself. The commit- a parking lot behind the Armory. Some that student parking is a privilege rather school year, based on a consistent set of was assured that the subject was being tee was formed after residents on Edgar residents suggested we turn the high than an entitlement. A fee of $100 per criteria for street width, configuration Article Hard To Believe examined, and would be spelled out and Road and Lynwood Terrace succeeded school field into a parking lot. Aside school year or $10 per month for partial and location. In regards to your November 20 ar- publicized soon. in having ordinances passed eliminating from the cost, we would lose a very school year use will help fund permit Long-term solutions must also be ticle on the Tree Preservation Commis- In the meantime, families and resi- student parking on their streets. Sud- important district field both for the high administration and police department explored and implemented, to reduce sion, we completely agree this is an dents visiting New York City during the denly homeowners along Dorian Place school and recreational leagues, as well enforcement resources. the amount of student parking on neigh- important commission for the town of holiday season should be wary if park- and Shadowlawn became upset when as the site for many of our physical The Westfield High School parking lot borhood streets. More parking can be Westfield and helps preserve trees that ing in the train station’s permit area, cars began parking on their streets. Resi- education classes. is required for staff; no space is available provided on WHS property. The Ar- make our town beautiful for everyone to until the town provides a guideline for dents living near the high school do have The solution the committee endorsed for students. Limiting parking to seniors mory discussions can recommence when enjoy. We are very happy that Westfield holiday parking. legitimate concerns about litter, blocked was a compromise: To restrict student who live beyond a half-mile of WHS will military demands diminish. Busing op- has this commission. John Devitt driveways and the inconvenience of hav- parking on streets around the high school reduce the number of student vehicles on tions can be considered. Watterson mu- However, we take exception to the Westfield ing cars parked in front of their house on to seniors living more than a half mile neighborhood streets by 125 cars during nicipal parking lot may have some ex- fact that the article made reference to the from the high school. There would be an peak times. An average of 250 to 275 cess capacity. An advisory group with D. Villane Construction Company just enforceable code of conduct that every seniors will drive and park under the new sufficient stakeholder representation ripping down trees without the town’s Scotch Plains SID Chairman senior would be required to sign. The policy. To better distribute student park- should be tasked with reviewing long permission and perhaps the facts here town would provide the enforcement of ing and to provide more parking for resi- term options and enhancing the permit should be re-examined by the Tree Pres- Responds to Recent Editorial the parking regulations. We supported dents and guests, student parking will parking policy. ervation Commission. We find this very an alternate side of the street system in typically be limited to one side of the Those of us who worked diligently on hard to believe, since D. Villane built I appreciate the recent article and edi- entire town have skyrocketed, partially order to allow for leaf and snow removal street. Some streets will have a specific the advisory committee ask for your our house on Clarence Street in 1999 and torial in your paper concerning discus- due to the success of the downtown. and for residents, guests and delivery side available for student parking, such as support of this plan. we know the builders very well. sions on forming a Special Improvement The purpose of a SID in Scotch Plains trucks to park. The town will impose a the WHS side of Rahway Avenue, the In fact, Don and Dave Villane saved District (SID) in Scotch Plains. I agree would not be to create another Westfield fee on eligible high school seniors that Charlie Weidman WHS side of Trinity Place (much of east Westfield nine mature trees on our lot! We had that more business and commercial prop- or even to compete with Westfield. The would help pay for enforcement and numerous discussions about this as the erty owners need to be aware of and intention is not to drive out all our ‘mom remind students that parking is a privi- house was being built, and Don and involved in the process. No one wants a and pop’ businesses. A SID can help our lege. A full copy of the report is posted Westfielder Is Taken Aback That Dave initiated these discussions. SID to be established without the con- current businesses to succeed by creat- on www.westfieldnj.com. They are third generation Westfielders cerned parties to be informed of what a ing a professional, well-managed envi- As with any new system there can be Planning Bd. Chairman Is Surprised and the beauty of this town is very impor- SID can do for Scotch Plains. ronment, which will benefit not just the problems. The town has proposed that we tant to them and their families. We had a The SID Steering Committee has been business community, but the commu- try this system for six months. The stu- Mr. Boyle’s comments regarding the here. Kudos to the people of Prospect great experience with D. Villane Con- meeting for the past three months. In nity as a whole. dent parking ordinances will sunset in subdivision of “upper Prospect Street” Street who showed up to protest the struction, and they are models that other that time we have attempted to deter- The SID Steering Committee has not July 2004. If the system is working, the finally led me to write. He mentioned subdivision. Congratulations on your builders should try to emulate. mine if a SID is appropriate for our yet determined whether or not a SID will town council will revise the ordinances that he recently drove up to the area and perseverance. community. We have learned what a be created. There are many details which with whatever changes seem appropriate. was “surprised by all the development We are all aware that time moves on Dave and Linda Stone SID is capable of and what some other have not yet been settled. Our intention I want to commend Councilman Rafael that had gone on in recent years.” As the and things change. I am not against Westfield SIDs have accomplished. We have spent is to have a meeting with the entire Betancourt and Board President Arlene Chairman of the Planning Board should improvements. I am against the open many hours determining what we appre- business community once all the issues Gardner for working together on the he really be surprised? Where has he “forcing” of development for what ap- ciate about Scotch Plains and how we are determined and a clear plan is estab- student parking problem, along with The lady doth protest too much, been? pears to be obvious greed. methinks. William Shakespeare (1564 may capitalize on the rich history and lished. members of the Community Advisory We are delighted with the general character of our community. We are not In the meantime, however, it is our Committee on Parking. The proposed Stephanie Welchans - 1616), “Hamlet”, Act 3 scene 2. atmosphere of Westfield, which is why Westfield looking to tear down what we have. We hope that more business and property ordinances are not perfect, but they try to we chose to move here 4-1/2 years ago want to build and improve upon what our owners will participate in this important recognize the needs of all stakeholders. when we relocated from Chicago. How- business community has to offer. process. If anyone is interested in at- Without some managed solution, I fore- ever, the town is seeing the same Reader Asks Why Is The Mayor So Your editorial implies that the SID in tending the meetings, please contact Jo see residents seeking further restrictions teardown frenzy that we left behind in Westfield is an added tax to the business Ford at (908) 322-6700, extension 306 on student parking and the problem Illinois and it is a sad sight. I am still community without stating the success for information. moving to neighboring streets in an end- moved by the removal of the house on Anxious To Throw Westfield Away of the SID. Downtown Westfield is a Steve Goldberg less cycle of conflict. Cottage Grove, across from Tamaques I have only lived in Westfield for two Paramus. thriving area with many wonderful busi- Chairman Scotch Plains SID Dr. William Foley Elementary. years so I am not familiar with the his- I get the sense that the vast majority of nesses. Property values throughout the Steering Committee Superintendent of Schools It was a quaint old stone house that tory behind the proposed development residents are strongly opposed to this de- had obvious limitations but seemed to of Westfield. I am not sure why Westfield velopment. I also get the sense that the have some unique historic value. Too requires development. Westfield hardly mayor and council are intent on making Publisher’s Note On bad. It is just a memory now, as are many resembles an inner-city enterprise zone this happen regardless of what the resi- other homes and larger plots in Westfield with extensive unemployment and a need dents want. This is apparent by their stead- Political Cartoons as demand outstrips reason and we see for development. It is a very nice town fast refusal to allow a vote on the matter. For several years, Dale Neseman shoehorning of houses onto smaller and and a welcome refuge from the rest of What did I miss? has been entertaining and stimulating smaller lots. the overly developed region. Charlie Harris our readers with his insightful and I have a house right across the street. There are not many towns like Westfield humorous political cartoons. His work The new house being built is more taste- Westfield left in America. shows obvious familiarity with Cap- ful than most, I will grant you and the It is a real treasure. I do not tain Morgan, Jardim’s Jitney, Quimby builder that — but it still terribly out of know why the mayor is so Street, high school parking and Scotch proportion in comparison to the homes anxious to throw that away. Plains Council affairs. He creates like surrounding it. And I can only laugh Why are the mayor, a native, yet he has never been to when I think of the amount of money that council, and a handful of Westfield or Scotch Plains. Dale lives they want for it. Wow. The “south side” others working so fever- and works in Hamburg, NY. seems to have gained some panache. ishly to drive more traffic We’re excited. Dale will be visiting The sad part is that the people who and development into the Westfield for the first time to attend have been chosen to direct all of this, i.e. town (parking garages, new our staff Christmas party on Decem- Mr. Boyle, don’t seem to be really in- stores, apartments, etc.)? I ber 18. He’d love to meet you. Make volved. His comment leads me to be- see the television adver- him feel welcome. Stop by and say lieve he takes his responsibilities lightly tisements proclaiming hello; or give him a snootful, if you and if he thought about it at all, I am sure Westfield as a major shop- wish. He will be available late after- he bit his tongue after saying it. ping location. I just don’t noon on Thursday, December 18 and Get a grip. Drive around the town. See understand why anyone on Friday morning, December 19 at how the smaller homes look outlined would want to take a beau- our office in Westfield. Let us know - against the giant houses that have moved tiful town like Westfield (908) 232-4407. in next door. Talk to the people that live and turn it into another CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2003 Page 5 Garden Club of Westfield Members Brighten the Holidays in Town WESTFIELD — Members of the urns nearly as hard as a rock. Garden Club of Westfield used their Unable to remove the roots of the horticultural skills to help brighten the yellow chrysanthemums that had grown town during the holidays, despite some in the urns throughout the autumn, the difficulties. Last Wednesday, they cre- undaunted gardeners broke off and dis- ated 18 colorful wreaths decorated with carded the mums and stems. Then they evergreens, berries and red ribbons and used awls to poke holes in the soil and hung them on the doors of various mu- inserted festive branches of holly and nicipal offices. That was fairly easy. other evergreens, topping the urns with But on the following day, when the red ribbons. Then they retired to a local women started to decorate the eight urns cafe to warm up with cups of hot coffee. at the intersection of Broad and Elm Ruth Paul was chairman of the wreath- Streets, they discovered that the low-20s making project, and Joanne Sullebarger temperature had made the soil in the planned the decorating of the urns. More Letters to the Editor CHARLIE BROWN’S CLOWNS...Rebecca Wampler of Burgdorff ERA Real- tors and Frank Fleischer participated for the 3rd consecutive year in the Macy’s DOING-UP THE TOWN...Members of the Garden Club of Westfield braved a Thanksgiving Day Parade, greeting millions of children and adults along the frigid morning to decorate the eight urns at the Broad and Elm intersection for Westfield Y’s Men Thank Community almost 3 mile parade route. the holidays. Pictured are, from the left: Dariel Belcher, Rosemary Shire, Jane Curtis, and Sally Brown. For Christmas Tree Sale Support The Westfield Y’s Men’s Club would Westfield Y’s Men and their families Residents Vow To Be Out In Force like to thank the residents of Westfield wish you and your family a very joyous Homeowner Finds it Offensive to and surrounding communities for the holiday season. At Westfield Town Council Meeting overwhelming support that they con- Jay Russell Have To Pay To Park at Home tinue to give us at our annual Westfield V.P., Westfield Y’s Men’s Club I am writing this letter to oppose the the prospect of having ugly signs with Y’s Men’s Charity Christmas Tree Sale. proposed WHS parking ordinance. We alternate side of the street parking re- As residents of Dorian Road, we are Westfield” to us! This past weekend, through all of the do not want signs put up on our street strictions. We are beginning to hate liv- writing this letter to express outrage at What should we say to the many visi- snow, wind and overall lousy conditions, designating our front yard as the “offi- ing in Westfield. the proposed solution to the high school tors that come to our house on week- our supporters continued to turn out in U.S. Soldiers in Iraq cial” parking lot for WHS students. The We have organized a group on Dorian parking issue, which would result in days? These include our children’s grand- large numbers to purchase their Christ- Board of Education and Westfield Town Road. We have a petition circulating. alternate side of the street parking on our parents, daytime babysitters, as well as mas trees and other holiday decorations Receive Holiday Letters Council do not have the right to “pick” We plan to unite with our neighboring street. friends who come for play dates. Should from us. While we recognize that it can which streets should be abused because streets (Shadowlawn, Shackamaxon, and We would like to call your attention to we ask them to pay for a permit (if sometimes be more convenient and eco- From SP-F Students of the lack of available parking. Knollwood Terrace) and be out in force the fact that Dorian Road already has its they’re even eligible for one) or should nomical to purchase holiday decorations SCOTCH PLAINS — In four days This ordinance will negatively impact for your next meeting. fair share of school-related and other we ask them to park a few blocks away from others, we would like you to know following a special request from U.S. our daily living and decrease our prop- Thank you for your attention to this traffic. Many students already use Dorian and walk to avoid getting a parking that your purchases allow us to make Senator Jon Corzine, students and staff erty value. There are other parking lots matter. Road to drive to and from school, even ticket? Is this the quality of life you substantial contributions to many youth from Brunner, Coles, Evergreen, in the community, such as Edison School without having parking designated on would impose on our neighbors and us? Mary and Nicholas Kapur and volunteer organizations in our area. McGinn, and School One elementary and the Westfield Memorial Pool, which Westfield the street. In addition, many parents use – All, so that our teenagers don’t have to Our tree sale is staffed seven days a schools and Park and Terrill middle could be used. Why not extend the exist- Dorian Road for drop-off and pick-up at carpool or get dropped off, or just plain week by members of the Westfield Y’s schools produced 1,106 Thanksgiving ing parking lot at the High School into the school. Lastly, many trucks and com- walk? Men’s Club and by participants, orga- greeting letters of support, thanks, and the athletic field? Until there is a fair and Spending Bill Moves To mercial vehicles use Dorian as a cut- We urge you to please strongly con- nizers, board members and employees caring for our combat troops in Iraq. adequate solution, do not continue to through for town, as it is the only one of sider the other options available to our from many of the organizations that Sen. Corzine carried the letters to the pass unfair ordinances. Senate For Action the local streets which runs straight town. Providing parking at Edison School benefit from our tree sale. The people soldiers in Iraq over Thanksgiving. His It is disturbing that the first vote for WASHINGTON – The House last through from Lamberts Mill Road to and the armory are both viable options, that you see working at our tree lot are all goal was to deliver 5,000 personal mes- this ordinance was passed without repre- Monday approved a $373 billion spend- Central Avenue. which should continue to be explored. volunteers, giving unselfishly of their sages from the people of New Jersey. sentation of our ward. Instead of casting ing bill that includes a $100,000 funding To make matters worse, many of these Or just simply let the chips fall where time during the busy holiday season. If The SP-F coordinator of the project the tie breaking vote, why didn’t the request by Rep. Mike Ferguson, R-N.J., drivers speed, well over the speed limit, they may. If someone chooses to park in you have yet to purchase your tree or was Dr. Debbe Evans, Coles Elementary mayor postpone the vote? Where was to upgrade and expand Union County down our street. We have complained front of our house on their own accord, wreath for this holiday season, we hope Principal, who commended everyone our representation? Do we need to hire College’s information technology sys- many times to the Westfield police about we have no complaint with that. It’s a that you will consider visiting our tree who was involved in the project. an attorney to be sure that we are treated tems in Cranford. Also is $100,000 for students and adults speeding to get to free country, and Dorian Road is a public sale, located on the Elm Street soccer “It was tough pulling this off in so fairly in this town? Children’s Specialized Hospital in and from school (i.e. parents not want- street. In that situation, we have as fair a field (across the street from Stop and short a time, but it was well worth it,” she We moved to Westfield from New Fanwood for an outpatient clinic. There ing to be late for work, students rushing chance as any resident on any street of Shop) and assist all of these volunteers said. “The letters were so heartwarming York City four years ago. We endured is $300,000 in the bill for the Hunterdon to get to and from class or activities). having someone park in front of our in their effort to make this year’s tree and personal that they were sure to the parking problem on Edgar Road. It Healthcare System in Flemington. This past spring, one of us witnessed home. But to designate Dorian Road as sale as successful as those in the past. brighten the Thanksgiving celebration was horrible. We moved to Dorian Road The bill now moves to the Senate for two cars literally drag racing down a parking lot, with ugly signage, while a Thank you again for your support. The for our soldiers so far from home.” six months ago and now we are facing further action. Dorian Road after school. Add to this street close to the school, like Stoneleigh our neighbor’s child, who was struck by Park, goes unscathed is outrageous! a teen-aged driver while riding his bike We echo the sentiments of a fellow across the street, and you begin to get a letter-writer (Westfield Leader, 12/4/03) “Understanding the quality The James Ward Mansion picture of what we’re talking about. when we say — you will only be trading The James Ward Mansion To compound this already high-traffic one group of complainants for a differ- level of service that you expect and deserve.” of Westfield situation by placing so many additional ent, larger and louder group. Of that, you teenage drivers on our street would not can be sure. Wall Street Financial Corporation only be unfair, but grossly irresponsible! Available for your next Party, Richard and Lynn Toner Available for your next Party, We have many pre-school-aged chil- is a direct lender servicing all dren on Dorian Road, between Rahway Westfield Wedding or Special Event and Hyslip Avenues. In addition, there of your mortgage financing are many school-aged children who use Councilman Trumpp our street to walk to Edison Intermediate needs for 16 years. School and the high school. Thanks FW Election As we said above, we already pay our Credit Problems? dues with regard to high school traffic. Campaign Supporters When we bought our house on this street, I wish to take this opportunity to thank Looking to purchase a new home? we knew we would be exposed to some the residents who supported my council adverse effects from the high school, but candidacy on November 4, 2003. I also never in our wildest dreams did we ex- wish to thank the members of the Repub- Karin Cabezas Contact David Martone pect this. We find it highly offensive that lican Campaign Committee team for Loan Officer you expect us to pay to park in front of their personal efforts and dedication Please call today for a Office: 973-227-6000 x2085 908-232-5445 our own home on some days, while not during our campaign. free consultation. 908-232-5445 even being able to park in front of it on Having the opportunity to represent Cell: 973-580-6476 other days. That’s not “Colonial or serve the citizens and my hometown Toll Free: 1-888-508-5626 was a great honor and privilege. Sec- The Mansion is a great place to book your Homeowners Comment ondly, I wish to congratulate Mayor- Company Christmas Party Elect Mahr, Council-Elect members Wall Street Financial Corporation On Tree Preservation Molenaar and Dolce. Call David for details. Dave Trumpp 75 Lane Road Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Editorial, D. Villane Fanwood Councilman We’re writing to comment on the article titled “Tree Preservation Com- mission Needs Support; Conformance ATTORNEY AT LAW

Must Be Assured.” The article was published on November 20, 2003. We own a house on Harding Street Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. in Westfield built by D. Villane Con- Hersh, Ramsey & Berman, P.C. struction Corporation. We were present at the construction site before TRATTO' RIA the old house was demolished and the new foundation was put in its place Specializing in: and thus witnessed all trees that were EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & present on the property before the construction had begun. We would SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS like to note that D. Villane company REAL ESTATE & LAND USE did not remove any trees on our prop- ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW erty other than the ones that were necessary to build the new house. Overall, we agree with the purpose 222 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962 of the article that trees should be Holiday Events preserved whenever possible and ap- 973.267.9600 FAX: 973.984.1632 preciate the commission’s work. [email protected] www.hrb-nj.com Alla and Gregory Gorelik December 24th Christmas Eve Westfield The Feast of the Seven Fishes Experience a Traditional Italian 5 Course Christmas Eve Dinner $35.00 Per Person Reservations Strongly Recommended December 31st New Year’s Eve Our Jazz Sessions Continue Ring in the New Year with elegant food and the smooth sounds of Bosa Nova. Paolo Pinho celebrates the release of his first album and entertains you while you enjoy Hor’s D’overves and a five course meal you won’t forget. Black tie optional. $75.00 Per Person tax/tip incl. 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM By Reservation Only January 14th Our Monthly Jazz Dinner 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM “Can You Make My Medicine LESS Yucky?” Ask Us How To Flavor Your Medicine! It’s That Time Again . . . Our Special Holiday pages will appear in the upcoming newspaper edition T iffany Natural Pharmacy the week of December 18. We are inviting all businesses and services to 1115 South Avenue, Westfield NJ 908-233-2200 participate. You may include an action type photograph and a brief unique story for consideration. Reserve your space now! Email us at [email protected] or call the Advertising Department at 908-232-4407.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, December 11, 2003 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Firefighters Hold Annual Holiday Food Drive WESTFIELD – The Westfield those in need through local churches Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Asso- and civic organizations in time for ciation (F.M.B.A.) Local No. 30 is the Christmas holiday. conducting its eighth annual Holi- In its first food drive, in 1996, day Food Drive for needy area resi- F.M.B.A. Local No. 30 distributed dents this month. holiday meals to approximately 75 Non-perishable food items will be families in Westfield, with the num- accepted at Fire Headquarters, lo- ber increasing to 130 families in cated at 405 North Avenue, West, up 2002. Local No. 30 donated one tur- until 9 p.m. on Friday, December 19. key to each meal distributed, and Food baskets will be distributed to will do so again this year. Gingerbread Sunday on Tap

At Miller-Cory Museum Ms. Colleen M. McCabe and Jeffrey A. O’Hearn WESTFIELD — On Sunday, De- make a holiday craft and assemble cember 14, the Miller-Cory House a small gingerbread house to take Museum in Westfield will present home. Ms. Colleen M. McCabe “A Gingerbread Sunday” for young Light refreshments will also be Ms. Christina B. Dughi and John M. Tonzola children. It will take place be- served. The fee is $3 per child and tween 2 and 5 p.m. The museum is adults may attend for free. Indi- located at 614 Mountain Avenue. viduals are also invited to visit the To Wed Jeffrey A. O’Hearn Participants will learn about the museum’s gift shop, where a vari- many uses of the spice ginger, ety of items are available for pur- Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. McCabe cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa Ms. Christina B. Dughi hear stories about the gingerbread chase. of Fanwood have announced the Honors from St. Louis University in man and the gingerbread baby, The museum is staffed by a vol- engagement of their daughter, Ms. St. Louis, Mo. He was awarded a unteer core of costumed docents Colleen Mary McCabe, also of Bachelor of Science degree in Busi- To Marry John M. Tonzola Prayer to St. Jude who offer visitors to the 18th cen- Fanwood, to Jeffrey Allan O’Hearn ness Administration with a triple O Holy St. Jude. Apostle and tury farmhouse a glimpse of life in of St. Louis, Mo. He is the son of major in International Business, Martyr, great in virtue and rich in Colonial New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Steven O’Hearn of Spanish and International Studies. Mr. and Mrs. Louis John Dughi, of Design. The following Sunday, December Moline, Ill. The future bridegroom is a prod- Jr. of Westfield have announced the The bride-elect is the Assistant miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all 21, the museum will feature “A The bride-to-be graduated from uct manager with Hussmann Cor- engagement of their daughter, Ms. Show Director of the Winter An- Candlelight Christmas in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School poration, a division of Ingersoll- Christina Blair Dughi of New York tiques Show in New York City, a who invoke your special patron- age in time of need, I have re- Elizabethtown,” also from 2 to 5 p.m. in 1998. She received a Bachelor of Rand, in St. Louis. City, to John Michael Tonzola, also benefit for the East Side Settle- For more information about the Science degree in Business Admin- The couple plans to be married in of New York City. He is the son of ment House. course from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has museum, its winter calendar of istration with a major in Marketing June. Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Tonzola of Mr. Tonzola graduated from the upcoming events or volunteer op- from St. Joseph’s University in Phila- New Vernon. Delbarton School in Morristown in given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my portunities, please call the office delphia. Ms. McCabe is employed See it all on the Web! Ms. Dughi, a 1994 graduate of 1995 and from Yale University in at (908) 232-1776. with Puig North America Beauty in Kent Place School in Summit, 1999, where he earned his Bach- present and urgent petition. In re- turn, I promise to make your name New York City. www.goleader.com graduated cum laude in 1998 from elor of Arts degree in American Mr. O’Hearn graduated summa Hamilton College, where she re- Studies. He is a Senior Vice Presi- known and cause it to be invoked. Prayer to ceived her Bachelor of Arts degree dent in Credit Derivative Sales at Three Our Fathers, three Hail The Blessed Virgin in Art History. She also has a KBC Financial Products in New Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude pray Red Cross Chapter Posts for us and all who invoke your aid. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED master’s degree in the History of York City. VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Decorative Arts from the Cooper- The couple became engaged in Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Hewitt National Design Museum September and is planning a fall Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Lifesaving Skills Courses in conjunction with Parsons School 2004 wedding. to fail. L.M. heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son WESTFIELD – The Westfield/ offered on Tuesday, December 16, of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- from 6 to 9:30 p.m. me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the can Red Cross has revealed its De- Both the Child CPR and Infant Sea, help me show me herein, you cember classes/courses in lifesaving CPR classes will address breathing 2003 are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, skills. emergencies and CPR. For people 2003 Mother of God, Queen of Heaven A First Aid Class will take place who want both Infant and Child CPR, and Earth! I humbly beseech you on Saturday, December 13, from 1:30 a combination class will be held in from the bottom of my heart to to 5:30 p.m. This course will cover January and February. SteakfestSteakfest succor me in this necessity. There how to check and care for life-threat- A CPR for the Professional Res- are none that can withstand your ening bleeding, sudden illness and cuer class (infant, child, adult, two- power. Oh, show me herein you injuries, plus helping a choking vic- person CPR and AED) will be held are my mother. Oh Mary, con- tim. on Sunday, December 14, and again ceived without sin, pray for us who Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Re- on Saturday, January 3. Both classes have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, suscitation) will be offered Monday, will run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. I place this cause in your hands December 29, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 This course is for individuals who (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve On Now thru Dec. 31st.at p.m. It will address how to deal with have a duty to respond to emergen- all problems, light all roads so that choking, breathing and cardiac emer- cies, such as lifeguards, emergency The Jolly Trolley I can attain my goal. You who gave gencies in adults, and will also in- medical technicians and healthcare 411 North Ave. Westfield, NJ. FREE me the divine gift to forgive and clude training in AED (automated professionals. Shrimp Cocktail! forget all evil against me and that external defibrillator) use. The CPR for the Professional Res- All four featured steak entrées are served with in all instances in my life you are Community First Aid and Safety is cuer Re-certification course will be shrimp cocktail, frizzled onions, vegetable medley with any of our 4 featured steak entrées! with me. I want in this short prayer and a salt crusted baked potato. scheduled for Saturday, December held on Saturday, December 20, from (Excluding Steak Salad) to thank you for the things as you 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will 1 to 5 p.m. The course is for those confirm once again that I never feature training in infant, child and who hold this current certification Purchase $50 in Gift want to be separated from you in adult CPR, plus first aid. Those wish- but need to renew. eternal glory. Thank you for your Great Cards (between now and Dec.28th 2003) ing to attend only the CPR portion of The chapter will also offer these mercy towards me and mine. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2003 Page 7 Ministry Guides Inmates Center Youngsters to Host Toward Spiritual Renewal Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, The festivities will highlight the WESTFIELD – The Echo Lake 30 years for the United States Postal December 17, the children of the youngsters’ academic achievements. Church of Christ Prison Ministry, es- Service. But it’s prison work that Westfield Community Center’s after The public is invited to attend. tablished four years ago for the ben- keeps him intellectually and spiritu- school program will host their an- Rooted in traditional African har- efit of inmates detained in Newark’s ally stimulated. nual Pre-Kwanzaa Open House and vest celebrations, Kwanzaa is a cul- Essex County Juvenile Detention He is especially proud of a pro- Candlelighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. tural celebration that takes place from Center, has spread its wings. gram he recently began at the Union The theme for this year will be December 26 to January 1. Each day Now, adult inmates in the Union County Jail…the New Life Singers. “Sounds of Tradition/Sounds of New is devoted to a particular principle. County Jail have also become the “Union County Jail had never had Times.” During the program, the chil- The center instituted its annual Pre- beneficiaries of the Gospel, as deliv- inmates volunteer to form a choral dren will lead a Kwanzaa Kwanzaa Open House several years ered by Prison Minister Kenneth group in its entire long history,” Mr. Candlelighting Ceremony. They will ago in order to accommodate the Brown and his nine volunteer col- Brown said. “Through the will of God, also perform classics from both their school calendar. leagues at the Prison Ministry. we brought inmates together to sing sacred and secular musical heritage, The center is located at 558 West “When we speak to the adult in- psalms and spiritual hymns/songs. from gospel music pioneer Thomas Broad Street in Westfield. Its after mates at the Union County Jail, our They gave a concert for 200 Union Dorsey to jazz legend Billie Holliday, school program serves children ages goal is to reconcile these individuals County Jail volunteers this past De- CUTE LITTLE ‘INDIANS’…The three kindergarten classes from St. Paul’s to address the program’s theme. five to 12 years old. For more infor- to God, their families and to society as cember, and it was truly historical.” Day School in Westfield recently went on a field trip to Doyles Unami Farm in mation, please call Zayid quickly as possible,” said Mr. Brown, Born in Warrenton, N.C., Mr. Brown Hillsborough to learn firsthand about the Unami, Native Americans who lived St. Luke’s to Present Muhammad at (908) 232-4759 after a 51-year-old Hillside resident. moved to Newark in 1959. “I had a in this area. The children ground corn to make corn flour, played games to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Just like our work in the Juvenile troubled youth, but I was blessed. I improve their hunting skills, learned about the “three sister” crops the Unamis Christmas Concert Detention Center, we teach the adult had teachers and social workers who grew, went on a hayride and even hunted for arrowheads. Pictured are the WESTFIELD – On Sunday, De- inmates spiritual life skills with a took an interest in my well-being and students in Betsy Belden’s class, along with Mrs. Belden, far right, and her cember 21, the Missionary Society Women’s Bible Study definitive ‘adult twist,’” he noted. future,” he recalled, adding that he assistant, Betty Ann Acito. There will be an Open House for the preschool on Tuesday, January 20, and for the kindergarten on Thursday, January 22. Both of St. Luke’s African Methodist Epis- To Feature Bathsheba “For instance,” Mr. Brown contin- hopes to help individuals at the Juve- will be at 9:30 a.m. For more information, please call (908) 233-5417. copal Zion Church in Westfield will ued, “we teach a course entitled New nile Detention Center and the Union present “A Christmas Concert to Re- WESTFIELD – The Women’s Bible Life Behaviors, which includes semi- County Jail in the same way. member” at 4 p.m. Study on Women will meet at 10 a.m. nars covering such important topics “When I first started going to the The concert will feature the on Wednesday, December 17, in the as ‘Who Am I?’, ‘Attitudes and Be- Juvenile Detention Center, I was WHS Teacher to Narrate Southside Alumni Singers, who will library of the First Baptist Church of sing selections ranging from gospel Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street. haviors,’ ‘Christian Family Values’ genuinely moved,” said Mr. Brown. Terry Wooster will lead a study of and ‘What Is a Man?’ “The Detention Center officials, like to popular music, including Handel ‘Christmas Carol’ at Church and spirituals. Bathsheba. Afterwards, those who wish “These are not Bible courses per the Union County Jail officials, were to will go together to the Mid-Day se, but we use the Bible to make supportive from the start. WESTFIELD – Westfield High Soup and beverages will be pro- Members of the community are invited to attend. The church is lo- Musicale at the First Congregational positive changes in these inmates’ “With the young inmates, we re- School English teacher Peter J. Horn vided; diners are requested to bring Church of Westfield. collective lives,” Mr. Brown contin- ally stress our Ministry’s Mentoring will narrate an abridged version of finger sandwiches, salads or des- cated at 500 Downer Street. For more information, please call the Rever- Visitors are welcome at both activi- ued. “It’s a holistic approach to posi- Program, where our volunteers go Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas serts to share. The children will ties. For more information, please call tive change, utilizing all aspects of one-on-one with the minor inmates. Carol” this Saturday, December 13, end Leon E. Randall at (908) 233- entertain with Christmas songs, and 2547 or (908) 789-6476. (908) 233-2278 or e-mail the Bible, psychology, philosophy We teach them life skills, spiritual at 7 p.m. in the decorated sanctuary there will be crafts to make and take [email protected]. and sociology.” skills and, most importantly, a Re- of the First Baptist Church, located home. The worship service will be- According to Mr. Brown, he and his entry Plan, so they can reenter soci- at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. gin with gathering songs at 10:20 fellow ministers have received posi- ety as law-abiding adults. We work The 75-minute program will in- a.m. and prelude at 10:30 a.m. The First Baptist Church tive responses from incarcerated indi- on controlling their anger and stabi- clude musical interludes by the The church is located at 170 Elm 170 Elm St., Westfield Westfield Chorale, under the direc- viduals with whom they have worked. lizing their life issues,” he stated. Street. For more information, please 908-233-2278 One Union County inmate, identi- “It definitely enhances the reha- tion of Minister of Music Bill call (908) 233-2278 or email fied as “Brian,” wrote to them saying, bilitation process,” said Mr. Brown, Mathews. A free-will offering to [email protected]. www.fbcwestfield.org “I would like to thank you for coming who travels around the country lec- benefit the Grace Church Soup out every Saturday to teach us the turing prison officials on his church’s Kitchen in Plainfield will be ac- You are invited to our class. 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150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092 www.childrens-specialized.org Children’s Specialized Hospital is an Affiliate Member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health System. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, December 11, 2003 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DEATH NOTICE John DeRosa, Sr., 86, Bank President; Local and Area News Served In Patton’s Armored Division – Obituaries – John A. DeRosa, Sr., 86, of Dania grandsons, David, Shawn and DEATH NOTICE Beach, Fla. passed away on Friday, Christopher, and one great-grand- December 5, in Miami, Fla. daughter, Danielle Jessica, all of Marie Garrett McLarty, 91, Active Formerly of Newark and South Florida. He is also survived Westfield, he worked for the Fidel- by a brother, Frank DeRosa, and In Church and Civic Organizations ity Union Trust Company in New- sister, Lillian Keiderling of New ark. He moved to Florida in 1954, Jersey, and many nieces and neph- Marie Garrett McLarty, age 91, odist Church. at which time he joined Leonard ews up north and in Florida. passed away on Saturday, December Marie is remembered as a loving, Usina’s Peoples’ Bank Group. He In lieu of flowers, memorial do- 6, in Fort Myers, Fla. She was born spirited, talented, generous and beau- worked his way up to President of nations may be made to the Diabe- on February 4, 1912, the daughter of tiful person by her friends and fam- Peoples’ Liberty Bank, and when tes Foundation. Dr. Eli and Martha Isabella Gill ily, her husband, Paul M. McLarty, Mr. Usina passed away, he became December 11, 2003 Garrett. She attended high school in Sr. of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, associated with the Bank of Mi- Butler, Ga. and attended Andrew Mildred G. Borom of Mount Pleas- ami. He retired about 17 years ago. Elizabeth Debbie, 81 College on a music scholarship. She ant, S.C.; a son, Paul M. McLarty, Jr., He served in General George Elizabeth Belardo Debbie, 81, of graduated from Georgia State Col- and his wife, Ruth B. McLarty, of Patton’s First Armored Division in Scotch Plains died on Friday, De- lege for Women (now Georgia Col- Atlanta, and daughters Merryl M. Africa and Italy as a Sergeant in cember 5, at Westfield Center-Gen- lege) in 1934. Hagan and her husband, Sam Hagan, World War II. esis ElderCare in Westfield. She began a teaching career in of Fort Myers, Fla. and Martha M. Mr. DeRosa was President of the Mrs. Debbie had been employed Thomaston, Ga., where she met and Bonnefond and her husband, Bob Holy Name Society of Visitation as a technician with NJ Semi-Con- married Paul Marvin McLarty in Bonnefond, of Severn, Md. Church in Miami, President of the ductor in Springfield before retir- 1936. Paul’s career took her to At- She is also survived by four grand- Kiwanis Club of North Miami ing in 1986. lanta, New York, and finally to New children, Tim McLarty and his wife, Beach and President of the Italian She was predeceased by her hus- Jersey, where she resumed her teach- Jana, of Rockville Centre, N.Y., Cari American Club of North Miami band, Robert D. Debbie, in 1994. ing career in Westfield. While liv- M. Johnson and her husband, Paul, Beach and the Northwestern Hos- Surviving are a son, Daniel Debbie ing in New Jersey, Paul and Marie of Duluth, Ga., Sam Hagan, 4th and DISTINGUISHED SERVICE…Governor James McGreevey, the Commander- pital Board of Trustees. of Scotch Plains; a daughter, Patricia were members of theFirst United his wife, Helen, of Fort Myers, Fla., in-Chief of the New Jersey National Guard, presents Chief Warrant Officer 5 He was the first President of the Griffith of Scotch Plains; a sister, Methodist Church in Westfield. She and Jon Hagan and his wife, Tiffany, Robert Green of Westfield with both the Legion of Merit and the New Jersey “Dads’ Club” of Chaminade High Angie Perrucci of Phillipsburg; four retired from a 22-year teaching ca- of Fort Myers, Fla., and eight great- Distinguished Service Medal (NJDSM) during the Annual Military Review at School in Hollywood, Fla. Mr. brothers, Dominick Belardo of reer in 1976. In 1991, she and her grandchildren, Holly, Sarah, Sophie the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt. Chief Warrant Officer Green DeRosa also was Campaign Trea- Plainfield, Vincent Belardo and John husband moved to Fort Myers, Fla., and Harper Hagan of Fort Myers, is one of the very few Warrant Officers to receive the Legion of Merit, one of the surer for Congressman Claude Pep- Belardo of Bridgewater, and Joseph and spent summers in the 1990s in Fla., Jack and Max McLarty of highest military awards possible in peacetime. The NJDSM is also the state’s per and Campaign Manager for Belardo of South Plainfield; three Highlands, N.C. Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Garrett highest military honor. Chief Warrant Officer Green spent most of his military and Bradley Johnson of Duluth, Ga. career with the 250th Signal Battalion and is currently employed as a Senior North Miami Beach Mayor Arthur grandchildren and four great-grand- She and her husband were very Logistician for the United States Army at Fort Monmouth, specializing in High Snyder. children. active in the United Methodist A memorial service will be held at Frequency Radio Systems. He was a member of the Stan- The funeral was held yesterday, Church. At her death, she was a the First United Methodist Church of dard Club of Miami and the North Wednesday, December 10, from the member of the First United Method- Fort Myers, Fla. today, Thursday, Miami Chamber of Commerce. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South ist Church of Fort Myers, Fla. While December 11, at 4 p.m. A graveside Asm. Jon Bramnick Advocates Dade County Mayor Chuck Hall Avenue in Fanwood. A Mass fol- living in Atlanta, she and her hus- service will be conducted by Mrs. gave him a commendation for all lowed at St. Bartholomew the band became charter members of the McLarty’s nephew, the Reverend his community involvement, while Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Northside United Methodist Church. Robert Borom, in Atlanta, Ga. on ‘SWAT Team’ Audits for State Bishop Coleman Carroll of the Scotch Plains. Interment took place She was church organist at the First Monday, December 15, with inter- Miami Diocese commended him at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. United Methodist Church in ment to follow at Westview Cem- WESTFIELD — In the face of cies are not currently subject to un- for his help in getting funding for Memorial contributions may be Thomaston, Ga. etery in Atlanta. proposed new taxes by Governor announced productivity audits. These the seminary building for priests made to the Alzheimer’s Associa- She was very active in the Daugh- Memorials may be made to First James McGreevey, Asm. Jon audits would help eliminate waste in training. tion of Northern New Jersey, 400 ters of the American Revolution in United Methodist Church of Fort Bramnick (R-21) has called for un- state government, possibly saving Mr. DeRosa is survived by his Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville Westfield, in addition to her many Myers, Fla., 2466 First Street, Fort announced performance audits of taxpayers millions of dollars. “In- wife of 57 years, Josephine Angelo 07834-1365. other church and civic activities. Myers, Fla. 33901, or to Highlands state agencies. stead of raising taxes to increase DeRosa; their son, John, Jr.; three December 11, 2003 During their summers in Highlands, United Methodist Church, P.O. Box “The taxpayers of New Jersey have revenue, we should first look at the N.C., the McLartys sang in the church 1959, Highlands, N.C. 28741. been assailed with a constant stream state’s spending,” said Asm. choir at the Highlands United Meth- December 11, 2003 of new taxes and fees advocated by Bramnick. “Subjecting state agen- this administration. We need experi- cies to performance audits would Alvin Pfeiffer, 82, Decorated Veteran; enced business people to join a per- help eliminate waste and create a Raymond J. McGuinness, Jr., 77, formance evaluation ‘SWAT Team’ smaller, smarter government which Retired M.W. Kellogg Co. Supervisor to conduct unannounced visits to is more responsive to the needs of its Alvin G. Pfeiffer, 82, a lifelong daughter, Jody Pfeiffer; two sons, Police Officer and Navy Sea Bee persons employed by the state,” said citizens.” resident of Westfield, died on Fri- Thomas Pfeiffer and John Pfeiffer, Raymond J. McGuinness, Jr., 77, a Surviving are his wife, Irmagard Mr. Bramnick. day, December 5, at Overlook Hos- and six grandchildren. lifelong resident of Newark, died on McGuinness; two brothers, Robert Asm. Bramnick is currently draft- Dr. Neill Is Appointed pital in Summit. Services were held on Tuesday, Tuesday, December 2, at the Clara McGuinness of Sarasota, Fla. and Ken- ing this legislation and hopes busi- To CDC Trustee Board Mr. Pfeiffer had been a supervi- December 9, from the Dooley Co- Maass Medical Center in Belleville. neth W. McGuinness of Elizabeth, and ness leaders from the New Jersey sor of Pilot Plant operations for lonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- A police officer with the Newark a sister, Mary Tirrell of Westfield. private sector will join this group. WESTFIELD – Dr. Marguerite A. M.W. Kellogg Co. in Jersey City enue in Westfield. Burial took Police Department, he retired in 1991 A religious service was held on “Unannounced audits are common- Neill has been appointed to the Cen- and Hackensack for 44 years be- place at Fairview Cemetery in as a Lieutenant after 30 years of Friday, December 5, at the Gray Fu- place in any successful business and ters For Disease Control Board of fore retiring in 1982. Westfield. service. He was a member of the neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in increase employee productivity and Trustees. He was a member of Westfield Memorial donations may be Fraternal Order of Police in Newark. Westfield. Burial took place on Sat- maximize efficiency. State agencies, Dr. Neill, the daughter of Mr. and Little League and the Westfield made to The Alvin Pfeiffer Memo- He was a veteran of World War II, urday, December 6, at Fairview Cem- which are in the business of serving Mrs. William J. Neill of Westfield, is Boosters Association. rial Scholarship Fund, in care of having served with the United States etery in Westfield. the citizens of New Jersey, should be an Associate Professor at Brown A United States Navy veteran of the Westfield Boosters Association, Navy Sea Bees. December 11, 2003 no different than the private sector,” University Medical School and is a World War II, he served as a radar P.O. Box 594, Westfield 07091. remarked Asm. Bramnick. board certified Internist and Infec- man in the Asiatic Pacific Theater, December 11, 2003 Mr. Bramnick noted that state agen- tious Disease Doctor. receiving the Pacific Medal 1 Star and the Philippine Liberation Rib- See it all on the Web! bon. Asw. Stender Launches Surviving are his wife of 55 www.goleader.com years, Millicent Cohill Pfeiffer; a Community Food Drive SCOTCH PLAINS — Assembly- munity Food Bank of New Jersey is woman Linda Stender has urged all the most convenient way to get goods residents to join the fight against to soup kitchens, shelters, and thou- Caught in the hunger by donating to the Commu- sands of food pantries across New nity Food Bank of New Jersey. Resi- Jersey. dents can accomplish this by drop- To make a donation, bring non- Medicaid confusion? ping off any surplus food from their perishable food goods to the office of pantries to the Assemblywoman’s Asw. Stender. For more information, district office, located at 1801 East please call (908) 668-1900 or send F ® Second Street in Scotch Plains. an email to [email protected]. orethought funeral planning “As our community enters another To learn more about the Commu- holiday season, we must all recog- nity Food Bank of NJ, please visit can help. nize the need existing within our www.njfoodbank.org. very own neighborhoods,” said Mrs. RESCHEDULED CONCERT...Ladies of the Contemporary Chorus of Our Stender. “Now that my office is ac- Sisterhood to Welcome Find out how Lady of Lourdes Parish in Mountainside prepare for the December 14 concert cepting food donations, I hope that with The Little Opera Company of New Jersey. The concert, “A Celebration of residents in the surrounding area will Etch-a-Sketch Artist by calling... Christmas,” will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Sunday at 3 p.m. step forward and contribute to the CRANFORD – The next meeting of Tickets are available at the door - $10 for adults and $5 for children. well-being of the less fortunate fami- the Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El Mekor lies in our community.” Chayim in Cranford will be on Tuesday, As the state’s largest provider of December 16, at 8 p.m. at the temple. Write To Santa donated food to charities, the Com- The program will feature Kenneth FUNERAL Drake, an Etch-a-Sketch artist, who From Westfield Volunteers Sought to will create Hanukkah art. DIRECTORS An illustrator and designer, he – Since 1897 – Aid Seniors With Taxes has been etching for more than 38 Presidential Pen, AREA – The Retired and Senior years. He has appeared on CBS and Westfield’s newest retail setting at 112 Central Avenue, Volunteer Program (RSVP) is re- at the Liberty Science Center in • WILLIAM A. 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Refreshments will be Presidential Pen is a full service provider of writing instru- helped to complete hundreds of tax served and the Judaica Shop will be ments in all price ranges, desktop accessories, leather goods, brass lamps returns free of cost to people who open for holiday shopping. and more. They offer complimentary gift wrap for their fine products from don’t have funds to pay for assis- The temple is located at 338 Wal- Waterman, Cross, Mont Blanc, Bosca and Virginia Metalcrafters and tance. Please be part of this vital nut Avenue in Cranford. For further more. Presidential Pen is open from 10:00 am until 8 pm Monday thru volunteer effort. information, please call (908) 276- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. 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Concepts & Thought Park Middle School Principal Lisa Rebimbas

Announces Names of Honor Roll Students SCOTCH PLAINS – Lisa riod of the 2003-2004 academic term. ies, language arts and reading, as Joseph Del Prete Andrew Pansulla Rebimbas, Principal of Park Middle To qualify for the Distinguished well as no grade lower than “C” in Antonio Di Nizo Sean Pearson School in Scotch Plains, has an- Honor Roll, students must receive other subjects. John Domanski Nicole Perro nounced the names of sixth, seventh “A”s in all subjects. Pupils placed on Rebecca Dorilus Jamie Pietrucha DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Alexander Ebeling Brianna Provenzano and eighth graders placed on the Dis- the Regular Honor Roll must earn GRADE 6 – 31 STUDENTS Josef Ellis Chatel Quesada tinguished Honor Roll and Regular “A”s and “B”s in major subjects such Margaret Strimple Nikki Appezzato Samantha Mannino Michael Ferrara Thomas Reade Honor Roll for the First Marking Pe- as mathematics, science, social stud- Stephanie Baier Kimberly Many Ronald Fields Charles Ringel Stephanie Baliko Michael Marsan Matthew Fitzpatrick Matthew Ritsko World HistoryTeacher, Ulises Barros Ryan McTernan Brian Flood Philip Rivera Remy Bernardo William Muirhead Marisa Fortes Christine Rocha Terrill Middle School, Scotch Plains Sarah Canfield Richard Murray Richard Fung Daniel Rodriguez By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN administrators who hire such a tal- THE STUDENT VIEW Sophie Chou Nicole Ostrowski Ciera Gano Lawrence Rosello Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Aditya Dahiya Renata Pacaja Nathan Ghabour Philip Rosenkrantz The weekly column written by local high school students ented group of quality teachers and Alexander Davis Jason Pearl David Gigiel Michael Rupnarain Hometown/Home Life: Margaret the spirit of our children at Terrill,” Michael Demmel Allison Prestridge Elisabeth Greenberg Donald Saraceno Strimple lives in North Brunswick said Mrs. Strimple. Robert Frazee Stephen Scannell Colin Grimm Samantha Schuster with her husband, James, who is Favorite Topic to Teach: “I enjoy Melissa Goldberg Adam Terry Gabriella Guzzo Alessandra Scott employed by the Montgomery Board teaching several topics including pre- WHS Pupil Brings to Light Lauren Hirschhorn Devra Traiman Alison Haggan Ryan Scully of Education as the historic man, the Leigh Kwasny Andrew Van Haasteren Ashley Harrison Danielle Sette School Business Ad- Middle Ages, and Nivedita Malik Kimberly Wenson Timothy Hauser Kimberly Shelus ministrator. Her world religions,” she Importance of DREAM Act Allison Zimmermann Kelly Henderson Evan Silverman younger daughter, noted. “I particularly Daniel Jones Jessica Slegowski REGULAR HONOR ROLL Cody Kalebota Samuel Stamler Meredith, is a junior enjoy teaching the By LISA BASILE GRADE 6 – 79 STUDENTS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times try, then they must think about the Courtney Kolb Connor Viglianti at the Robert H. Smith history of a civiliza- extent of their actions. By neglecting Robert Ayala Madeline Holt Timothy Kolterjahn Todd Wiener School of Business at tion through the art Is America still a nation that is to pass the DREAM Act, the Ameri- Andrea Barone Maxim Kachalov Jonathan Kosenick Eric Williams The University of of the period by us- considered a cultural melting pot, a can government would be loosening Rachel Blom Joseph Kaiser Jacyln Law Richard Williams Maryland. Her older ing slides and other nation that welcomes all into a land our grip on evolution, condoning the Rebecca Brand William Kaiserman Samuel Lee Sarah Yi daughter, Erin, is a computer-generated of education and possibility? diminution of education and elimi- Sarah Brumfield Sarah Kavity Rachel Young biology teacher in pictures. I feel this In the ever-worsening state of Danielle Bryan-D’Aleo Shaun Khan nating the possibilities for unfortu- Alessandri Bubnov Zachary Koch DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL East Los Angeles at approach creates a today’s world, can we allow our- nate youth. an alternative high Karolyn Buckridee Nicholas Kosciolek GRADE 8 – 22 STUDENTS greater understand- selves to be the land with arms open It is sad to think that a mere nine- Michael Burke Stephen Kucinski Izabela Blach Brianne Mahoney school and is a gradu- ing of a civilization wide to an array of people with digit number can establish the right to Colleen Campbell Michelene Lambros Julianne Brennan Margaret Reilly ate student at for a number of stu- dreams and aspirations? It appears somebody’s education. All youth de- Michael Campbell Brian Laspe Ryan Bridge Alice Ren Chapman University Margaret Strimple dents, many of whom that America is now defined by our serves a proper education, one that Timothy Carroll Michael Lauricella Lisa Campbell Maria Pia Rivero in Orange, Calif. are visual learners.” economy — not necessarily a bad will ensure that future generations are Indigo Castle Michael Lee Katelyn Cavanaugh Marc Rosenberg Education/ Previous Experience: The Future of Education in thing; but are we forced to forget that well-apt members of society. By turn- Jeremy Cimafonte Jin Yong Lee Bridget Cornwell Christine Roser “My first teaching job, after earning America: “Ever-increasing demands we once were a mother nation? ing down young illegal immigrants, Zachary Cimafonte Michael Leist John De Maio Adam Silverman my degree in international studies are being placed on students by col- We are now facing struggles with Peter Citera Jamie Martinez Christina Halma Kristen Thompson we will isolate our nation. It is an Shai Cohen Marguerite Murad Lindsay Hauptman Lindsay Traiman and education, was at New leges and universities, and the state the debate concerning illegal immi- unfortunate and perhaps necessary Brunswick High School in 1972, Jessica Colineri Timothy Nering Jacob Lavenhar Andy Wang and federal government,” stated Mrs. grants, more specifically, illegal youth. incident when aliens are deported, Joseph D’Auria Veronica Painter Ming Lu Vivian Wong where I was a permanent substitute Strimple. “These demands are fil- Can the aliens receive a proper educa- after using our system illegally. Michael Del Sordi Alfredo Luis Pawid REGULAR HONOR ROLL teacher for a community outreach tering down to the high schools and tion here in America, or must they be But refusing an education to young- Brian Dempsey Rachel Petersen program,” reported Mrs. Strimple. even middle schools. I believe they subject to the confines of poverty and sters who have nothing but their goals Jack Diaz Kerry Pierce GRADE 8 – 82 STUDENTS “The following year, I was hired have the potential to outweigh im- tribulations in their own countries? and dreams would be feeding a world Adam DiBattista Rachel Pincus Courtney Adamczyk Caitlin Leist by the North Brunswick Township portant decisions educators and so- A recent proposal before Congress Vangelis Dimopoulos Christopher Reade Deborah Albert Alexa Lindenberg of despair and selfishness. Although Andrea Apuzzio Deidre Lyons Board of Education, where I taught ciety as a whole must make about is now attempting to open the door to America may be at fault for certain Marisa Dolan Shannon Reimers at the Linwood Middle School as a the future of a child’s development.” freedom for illegal immigrants. The Brian Dunn Cory Rickmers James Barker Brian Many untoward events, there is still the Robert Evans Michael Ridge Courtney Baines Kyle Mihansky world and United States history “I think this trend will eventually Development, Relief, and Education sense that we may be a land that will Casandra Berwick Christopher Murphy teacher for eight years,” she said. “I Jerenyl Fernandez Traci Rigano change, however, as it always does for Alien Minors Act, (DREAM) is nurse and aid others, because in many Jawan Gaines Lauren Rosenthal Avery Boettcher Nicholas Murray left there when my second child was in education and that, ultimately, it now being presented in an attempt to ways, we are the most fortunate. Katrina Gans Julia Ross Jason Boff Emily Nering born. I returned to teaching seven will be replaced by more humanistic give undocumented youth the oppor- Let us give what we can to the Anthony Gartman Maria Seidel Daniel Buckley Robert O’Connor years ago as a world geography approach to determining the future tunity to achieve their dreams of desperate, who have just as much Jennifer Geoghegan Richard Shevlin Rebecca Bush Babatunde Ogunfemi teacher at Terrill Middle School in of our children,” she concluded. becoming legal U.S citizens. potential as anyone with a social Matthew Glassett Theres Sigona Julia Capodicasa Christina Olsson Scotch Plains. I presently teach world My Goal As an Educator: Mrs. If the bill is passed, legal residency Kyle Hambor Jeffrey Sirdashney Bailey Cardinal Taylor Paraboschi security number. If America fails to Julian Cespedes Stacia Piesch history.” Strimple said, “I recently heard Ron could be achieved if the immigrant be generous to young students, then Stephen Hansen Christopher James Smith I Knew I Reached My Students Clark, the National Teacher of the entered the United States before they Lauren Harnett Victoria Spuler Nicole Colineri Neil Pratt we are surely doomed to fall apart. Edward Heavey Thomas Strowe Kristen Conlan Gregory Rappaport When: “On that first day of school Year, address an audience of educa- were 16 years old, graduated high The act should leave us questioning Robert Cunningham Brandon Reddington each September, the siblings of Noorene Helm Justin Terry tors. I realized as I was listening to school, and have lived in the U.S for a quote said by Eleanor Roosevelt, Daniel Herczak Louis Vuono, IV Lauren Cutrone Caitlin Ridge former students remind me of what him that we share a common phi- a minimum of five years. “The future belongs to those who David Watson John Dagostaro, 3rd Tanaya Rivers they remember hearing their broth- losophy. That is, to stay passionate There are two sides of the coin. Dauna Demarsico Hillary Roberts believe in the beauty of their dreams.” DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL ers or sisters enjoyed doing in my as a teacher and committed to our Many American people see illegal There is no-one more faithful then Patrick Doliber Molly Rodino class and then ask me if we can do students above all else.” aliens as potential members of soci- GRADE 7 – 37 STUDENTS Joseph Dunn Travis Rosado those who know the pain of poverty Dylan Farrall Rebecca Salman those activities this year as well. “Another goal of mine,” she added, ety, traveling into our country to and wish to surpass its grasp. These Antonio Albano Kayla McAlindin That is always a thrill for me,” she “is to always remember that each better their lives. Many can sympa- Kerilyn Bartley Matthew McQuoid Rebecca Fox Jessica Santos are the illegal youth. Let us be appre- Kristyn Berger Liana Messina Nicole Fusco Michael Scannell said. student is someone else’s child and thize with the alien’s desires to climb ciative of the fact that somebody What I Love About the School Kristin Betau Jordan Metsky Helene Gebler Daniel Schwahl to treat them as I would want my the social ladder, make lives for them- truly wants an education. Ryan Brown Kaitlyn Mills Stephanie Goines Brian Sensor District: “The ability of our school child to be treated.” selves in the land of the free. But the Caitlin Campbell Mary Kate O’Connell Jade Griffiths Grace Sigona detractors state otherwise. Michelle Carroll Anne O’Halloran Andrea Guzman Alex Soloway DECA News Opponents of the DREAM Act say Michelle Conway Petros Petridis Wendy Harris Katlyn Soriano that this could only be for America’s Thomas Cristiani Kathryn Powell Melissa Helock Gabriella Sosnowski worst, that the aliens would take the Tyler Della Badia Mark Renfree Thomas Hercel Kendra Spady Toy Drive, Dinner And place of the paying U.S college stu- Nicole Desando Christina Romagnano Thomas Holt James Stroebel dents, and would steal jobs from Kristina Kalkstein Christine Ruggieri Jessica Impellizzeri Melissa Swanton hard working Americans. Emily Ann Katz Derek Sands Alec Jacobs Matthew Tenzer Adopt-A-Family Told Allison Killeen Sarah Schaible Alyssa Karis Samantha Traiman According to the an article on Karthik Krishna Kumar Kevin Spaeth Samantha Knierim Christopher Uehlinger SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Many of the families participating in CNN.com regarding the DREAM Act, Erika Kuck Christian Speck Allison Kodan Janelle Vanderwiel Plains-Fanwood High School DECA the party live in temporary shelters and a 20-year-old Mexican illegal immi- Thomas Leong Sara Stanton Marc L’Heureux Anthony Vecchione Chapter, an association of marketing in various churches and synagogues grant, Yesena Sanchez is among the Sean Lockier Blake Vanbuskirk Jacyln Lazarus Amanda Vitollo students, is sponsoring its 13th annual throughout the county, until permanent thousands of illegal aliens who are Brittney Veeck Amy Lee Danielle Wood Robert Leeper Matthew Young Toy Drive to benefit the needy and housing becomes available to them. risking deportation by lobbying for REGULAR HONOR ROLL homeless during the holiday season. In addition, DECA asks the com- the bill, stating, “I would just like GRADE 7 – 89 STUDENTS people to understand what we’re go- DECA is currently collecting mon- munity to consider its Adopt-A-Fam- Alison Acevedo Christopher Lestarchick Scott Benjamin Satkin etary donations to aid the purchase ily program, where residents provide ing through…We’re not coming here Christian Berk Rebecca Lipke of toys, clothing and household items necessities for a specific family in to take advantage of the country. We Vincent Bianco Roger Liu Named to Dean’s List for the homeless of the Union County the Interfaith Council network. love it…and want to make it better.” AWARD RECIPIENT…Katherine Stephanie Bistis Bernadette Lopez WESTFIELD – Scott Benjamin Interfaith Council. To contribute as an individual or Perhaps there are certain threats DeMarco, a second grader at Coles Arielle Brown Jessica Loshiavo Satkin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. These gifts will be distributed on organization to the Toy Drive, or to Americans may face if illegal immi- Elementary School in Scotch Plains, Michael Bumiller Valerie Luby Stephen Satkin of Westfield, has Wednesday, December 17, when DECA participate in the Adopt-A-Family grants come in. However, the past was named Outstanding Seven Year Michael Buro Teausha Matthews been placed on the Dean’s List for will be holding its 13th Annual Holiday program, please call DECA at (908) has proved that aliens can become Old for 2003 by the Pre-Teen New Terry Bustos Jenna McGarry Jersey Scholarship and Recognition Christina Capece Daniel Michalak academic achievement for the spring Party for the Interfaith children. 889-8600 as soon as possible. significant parts of our economy, 2003 semester at Washington Uni- aside from the abuse the Americans Program. The award was based on Donald Cejovic Nicole Mineo “At the party, we will be setting up ***** academic achievement, volunteer Elaine Chan Lester Nare versity in St. Louis, M.O. in the a model of our own school store. put them through with unfair labor. service, school activities, develop- Gillian Clark Saxony Nielsen School of Engineering and Applied Then, DECA members will hand out Thanksgiving Day Dinner If the American government wishes ment of personal abilities, general Madeline Cohen Darwin Nitro Science. He is a graduate of play money to the kids, with which DECA served hot food and warm to place tighter restrictions on illegal knowledge, and communication Nicholas Dailey Erin O’Brien Westfield High School. they can ‘purchase’ the toy they hearts on November 27 at their 13th immigrants filtering into our coun- skills. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Conference title and, although being The Raiders then came up on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times edged, 1-0, by Linden for the Union short side of a shootout against Since the beginning of the year, County crown, the Raider boys re- Ramapo in the State Group 3 semifi- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High grouped to win their 11th North Jer- nals and finished with a 22-3-1 record School boys soccer team has had the sey, Section 2, Group 3 title by out- to give Tom Breznitsky, in his 29th right ingredient for success. The dueling Middletown South in a year as Raider Head Coach, a career, Raiders won their 19th Watchung shootout. 488-108-38 record, a .819 winning percentage. But more than the won/loss per- centage, “This group of young men exemplified the word team,” ex- pressed Coach Breznitsky. “They hung out together. They liked each David B. Corbin (2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times other. When you get the right combi- BLUE DEVILS PULLING DOWN A RAIDER…Blue Devil Bryan Power, No. 15, pulls down a Scotch Plains-Fanwood nation of kids, it makes things hap- Raider as Jan Cocozziello, No. 12, and Dan Clark, No. 7, close in. pen. It just clicks. There were no disciplinary problems. It made it one COCOZZIELLO LED IN TDS, INTS; DOWLING, TACKLES of the most enjoyable years I have had in a long time. This was a very special group of boys.” Leading this very special group, Blue Devil Boys Experienced that outscored opponents, 59-15, were senior Co-Captains Ryan Breznitsky and Mike Hessemer. Breznitsky, who has committed to Rutgers University, led the team in ‘Strange’ Football Season goals with 18 and in assists with 19, and was selected as the Offensive By DAVID B. CORBIN start, we did get going, somewhat.” 4 title at Giants Stadium. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Player of the Year by his teammates. Despite ending with a 4-6 record, “We took a chance. We should EFFECTIVE FRESHMAN GOALIE…Raider goalie Bryan Meredith, center, He was selected as one of the top- Size helps the potential of a foot- the quality of the competition was have beaten them,” commented is surrounded by Union Farmers while he attempts to grab the ball. Meredith five, Section Players of the year by ball team; however, there are so many fierce and the final three games could Tranchina. recorded 15 shutouts this season. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 other variables that determine its have gone either way. Next came a 20-13 loss to top- success, such as execution of plays, “We’ve probably had one of the seeded Sayreville in the North Jer- team spirit, fan participation and most difficult schedules we’ve ever sey, Section 2, Group 3 tournament, SHELMAN, PALATUCCI, FRIED, HUBBARD LED TEAM strong band support – a necessary played. Seven of the teams made the then, the Blue Devils dropped a 9-7 ingredient to build morale, and some playoffs and three are still in, and we heartbreaker to Plainfield in the an- good luck. This season, the Westfield beat one of them (Morristown). nual Thanksgiving Day classic. High School football team packed Randolph was the number 1 seed in Senior Co-Captain/quarterback Devil Girls Were Competitive, more beef on its team than it has had its section and got upset.” Jan Cocozziello led the team with in more than a decade, but the season In their eighth game of the season, eight rushing touchdowns (TDs), did not turn out as expected. the Blue Devils went for the gusto three passing TDs and eight inter- Sensing the probability of a good and nearly edged the once-defeated ceptions – a Westfield High School season, the Blue Devils were stunned Union Farmers, falling 20-19. The record, one for a TD. He rushed for Finished Soccer Season, 11-6-1 with an opening day loss to a spunky Farmers went on to play Piscataway 444 yards and completed 52 of 108 Randolph team, and did not seem to for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 By FRED LECOMTE snag into what I wanted to do.” could have changed a few games recover until they shut down Shabazz, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils were competitive around.” 14-0, in their fourth game. After three The Westfield High School girls’ and put things together with the play- Danni Fried and Gio Palatucci led more wins in a row, which included Looking for the Perfect soccer team played with determina- ers they had in every game and quali- the Blue Devils with six goals and a 13-7 triumph over then undefeated Holiday Gift or Stocking Stuffer? tion and heart this season, finishing fied for the state tournament. “We four assists each. 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A goal here and a goal there CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Think Ahead! LACROSSE REGISTRATION IS ON!

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PUBLICATION Devil Girls Were Competitive, MONROY, SEAMON IGNITE VIKINGS Finished Soccer Season, 11-6-1 Viking V’ballers Enjoy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and yielded just three goals. back as well as Justine Palma who Successful Net Season Sinnenberg, playing in all 18 stepped in and did an excellent job at games, recorded 58 saves includ- stopper. Fried and Aly Ludmer, both By FRED LECOMTE in state history, she will be leaving ing two complete game shutouts. on top, will be there and then you Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times such a good mark on this place, Strong and outstanding leadership have Palatucci in the middle who has As in past years, there has been coming off that ACL tear from last defined Shelman. “She’s been here been there for three years.” little hope for victory and no real year and having an absolute solid since her freshman year and seen the Sophomores Andrea Hollander, place to hide for opponents when performance the entire season,” ins and outs of what it means to play who came on strong at the end of the they step on the Union Catholic High added Saggio. at the varsity level,” said Giordano. year, and Alison Bridgman, formerly School volleyball court. This year Talented athleticism by senior Co- “A lot of the girls, including myself a forward and midfielder, who was no different as the Vikings stood Captain Katie Seamon enabled the and the coaching staff, respected her. stepped in at the right outside full- out above the rest and played at a Vikings to play consistently. Seamon Additionally, I believe that the se- back position, did well. Freshmen superior level with composure, en- recorded 292 kills, 247 digs, 44 aces niors in their own way at some point Julie Shelman and Gillian Kape, who thusiasm, skill and poise. and 48 blocks. in time did an outstanding job. Some split time on the outside with senior The Vikings won their fifth suc- “Katie had the highest dig total in girls stepped into positions and did a Melissa Rosen, and Erin McCarthy cessive Watchung Conference title a season for anyone that ever played fine job.” will add strength. McCarthy and jun- David B. Corbin (2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times but, unfortunately, the Union County at Union Catholic,” said Saggio. Next year the Blue Devils will ior Anne Siwulec, who both scored a DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR…Raider Mike Hessemer, No. 6, was named title escaped them when they fell to “Her poise and team leadership will feature seven polished juniors with few goals, will add experience as Defensive Player of the Year by his teammates and was also selected Second Elizabeth. The Vikes returned for really be missed.” special hidden speed and talent. forwards. Team All-State All Sections. their fourth-consecutive year in the “Over the four years I have be- “That’s going to be a great senior “The kids have nothing to hang sectional finals where they lost a come so close to Coach Saggio,” class,” predicted Giordano. “Some their heads down about,” concluded heartbreaker to Caldwell. commented Seamon. “Now that it is were starters as far back as last year. Giordano. “We were in every game, “I keep thinking how we were up over, I feel so proud being a member Emily MacNeil, a starting sweeper they played hard and they never quit Raiders Had Right Ingredient 10-6 and thought, perhaps, we were of this team and accomplishing all for three years, Stephanie Bridgman on me, hence, I am very proud of finally going to do it. Being ahead of the things that we have done. stepped in last year at outside half- them.” 14-8 and just needing that one final There are so many memories. It’s For Success in Boys Soccer point and then losing 18-20 was prob- been such a major part of my life.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ably the worst loss of my career,” Junior Louise Gonsalez excelled said Viking Head Coach, Nancy with 804 assists, ran down errant the New Jersey Soccer Coaches As- “He was really a spark plug and a Saggio. “Although you cannot think passes and bettered them with 94 sociation. He also made First Team catalyst. He was a tremendous ath- of that as a disappointment, because digs and served up 25 aces. Sopho- All-State All Sections. Hessemer, lete who gave everything on the field. it takes a somewhat successful team more Erin Roudebush, coming from who was the team’s Defensive Player The weapon of his throw ins gave us to get there.” California, proved to be a valuable of the Year, was selected to the Sec- several goals and opportunities. We One of the most satisfying mo- asset and fit immediately into the ond Team All-State All Sections. are surely going to miss him,” said ments came when the Vikings downed lineup. Near the end of the season “Ryan has to be pleased with his Coach Breznitsky. Hunterdon Central in three games. and notably during the state play- senior year,” commented Coach Senior Josh Kay and junior Sean “It was such an easy distribution of offs, sophomore Nicole Polumbo Breznitsky. “He almost doubled his McNelis each contributed nine goals the offense, the passing was on the made lots of noise when she played goal production. I was pleased with and an assist and junior Casey Hoynes- money and they were such a solid the game of her life. his leadership. It’s a coach’s dream O’Connor finished with four goals and unit,” explained Saggio. “She really turned the corner with to coach his son. One of my proudest five assists. Junior sweeper Terrence Senior outside hitter Jennifer her passing, her blocking and de- moments came in the state semifi- Charles was selected to the All-Central Monroy set a Viking school record, fense. She was a big part of our nals against Ramapo when he tied Section All-State First Team. finishing with 1,069 career kills. This formula,” said Saggio. the score to put us into overtime. It’s “As sweeper, it was not an antici- year, she notched 452 kills, 188 digs, The Vikings will return 15 expe- a very memorable highlight.” pated move. It was a great decision 23 blocks and 93 aces. rienced girls, including nine solid Coach Breznitsky added, “Mike that led to our success and ability to Monroy, who credits her sister sophomores. “It’s so exciting,” said did a great job. His performance allow only 15 goals,” said Coach Jackie, said, “Early on in my career Saggio. “There were times that I defending against the best players in Breznitsky. “His quickness to the I believed that I was not good enough put them into a varsity match to the state was great, especially against ball and toughness solidified our to play. Then in my sophomore year get experience and they would to- defensive unit.” Fred Lecomte (2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Middletown South shutting off Tom when I became county player of the tally hold their own. So when you 2004 SCORING THREAT…Forward Aly Ludmer, No. 6, will be one of the Blue Gray (the team’s top player). He was Freshman goalkeeper Bryan year, I was ecstatic. In my junior see stuff like that, even though Devils’ scoring threats next year. certainly acknowledged by his team- Meredith was also superb, record- year, everything came together. It’s you are graduating impact players mates by voting him defensive Player ing 15 shutouts, and had been se- been great and I will truly miss it like Seamon and Monroy, these of the Year.” lected to the All-Central Section here. I always strived to be one of the kids that are coming up. Gosh! Senior Ed Zazzali was second on the All-State First Team. top players out there by playing hard They are going to do something team with 10 goals and five assists. “Without a doubt, he was a guy every game.” that will let us continue the tradi- DEEGAN we saw a lot of potential in. He may “As one of the top-10 kill leaders tion of winning.” PUBLIC NOTICE have been a freshman but he played TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS like a senior. There were times he NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regular very noticeably made saves that meeting of the Township Council of the would have been goals against other ROOFING Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- keepers. 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Hockey Girls Look Blue Devil Boys Experienced For Balance Next Year ‘Strange’ Football Season CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 By FRED LECOMTE memorable games. “We were behind Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in our game against Cranford, but the passes for 633 yards. Co-Captain/ 10 receptions for 119 yards. Heart and determination defined kids dug deep and came back to defensive end Montel Glasco made “Tyshon, coming off an injury from the Westfield High School girls’ field win,” said McFadden. “Then against his presence known with 49 tackles, last year then an injury early in the hockey team. Finishing with an 8-9- a very experienced Pingry team who a lot of quarterback pressure and a season, made him get a late start,” 2 record, the Blue Devils were com- became the eventual state champion, sack. Tranchina said. petitive in every game and never got we played them to a 1-1 tie before “Jan had an extraordinary career. I Senior lineman Giuseppe Insigna blown out. losing in overtime. So, most of the would be surprised if he didn’t make recorded 41 tackles and an intercep- Summit tipped Westfield with a 1- games we played were very closely somebody’s all-star team. Jan can tion and linebacker Kevin Macdonald 0, overtime win in the opening round contested. Our girls played well and play in the secondary for anybody,” had 38 tackles and a sack. Wide in the Union County Tournament impressed at times, but not as well stated Tranchina. “Montel can play receiver/defensive halfback Dan and Hillsborough eliminated them, other times.” with anybody. Both were two-year Clark (five receptions for 86 yards 1-0, in overtime in the first round of With no shining superstars roam- starters.” and a TD) made 31 tackles and had the NJSIAA state playoffs. ing the fields, the Blue Devil girls After a slow start, senior halfback two interceptions. Defensive end “It wasn’t because of a lack of held their own and displayed finesse Tyshon Blackmon rushed 94 times Terrence Bryant recorded 30 tack- effort or hard work,” said Blue Devil and skill with team captains Meridith for 442 yards and three TDs and had les, a sack, an interception and two Head Coach Maggie McFadden. “We Rucinsky and Christine Wicks. David B. Corbin (2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times 18 receptions for 172 yards and one blocked, point after attempts. just were not as talented as the com- “They were fighters in practice CHASING DOWN A RED RAIDER…Blue Devil junior Mike Finne, No. 67, TD. On defense, he had 34 tackles For the juniors, linebacker Marc petition. We do have a few individual and in our games,” explained chases down the East Side Red Raider quarterback. Finne is one of several fine and an interception. Fullback Bart Dowling was everywhere and led the talented players, but that’s not enough McFadden. “They kept the team fo- players who will return next year to make Westfield a competitive team. Walsh (63 carries for 212 yards) had team in tackles with 101. He also had to carry a team with the schedule we cused and brought lots of enthusiasm two interceptions, a safety and two play. Eleven of the 19 teams we onto the field. They simply loved to sacks. Offensively, he rushed for 87 played qualified for state playoff play the game and shared those feel- yards for two TDs and had four re- competition. We do not have a sched- ings with the younger players.” Raider XC Girls, Boys Finish ceptions for 32 yards. Tom DelDuca ule whereby we can take a break and The Blue Devils will graduate (30 carries for 205 yards for a 6.8 play everyone on the roster, we just seven starting seniors in keeper Jen average and two receptions for 12 didn’t have that luxury.” Frost, Rucinsky, Wicks, Michelle yards) came on very strong toward The Blue Devils did show im- Markowski, Erika Hasenfus, Kate the end of the season and finished Warren and Tara Steiner. Season in Style, Look to Build provement and enjoyed some suc- with three TDs and a safety. Tackle cess by putting together several vic- “Frost will be huge loss for us, but Mike Finne recorded 58 tackles and tories prior to tournament time and we have several offensive and defen- By FRED LECOMTE “I think that we did a lot of good by running with them. “Liz Elko, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a sack, linebacker Brad Trzesniowski put more balls into the net than in sive starters returning, so at least we things,” said Koegel. “We didn’t have Steph Ricca, Christene DeLuca and had 61 tackles and two sacks, and previous years. “That’s something will see some balance next year. Two The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys as much success team wise as in past some of the other girls know what I linebacker/tight end Bryan Power that the girls need to take solitude years ago, we lost most of our of- and girls cross-country teams both seasons due to injury and gradua- expect by trying to get them into a made 43 tackles and had 11 recep- in,” mentioned McFadden. “We put fense and last year most of our de- finished with successful seasons. The tion, but looking ahead next year, training program similar to what I tions for 157 yards and one TD. together a stretch of five-straight fense was gone and this year it was boys finished with an 8-2 dual meet missing Kopnicki and McGuire is had the boys in. I ran with them and “They will be our key players (next wins, so that was great. After that, we fifty-fifty.” noted McFadden who record, placed second in the confer- going to hurt us. We have younger they really took to it. They saw them- year),” said Tranchina of the fine hit a six-game skid, primarily be- added, “I’m very proud of our indi- ence, fourth in the counties and fourth kids who did a nice job and really selves getting better and faster. This group of juniors. “We will be young. cause we played very poor defen- vidual improvements and accom- in the sections while the girls had a progressed well. We do have things is not so much about skill as it is We will have a lot of new faces but sively inside the circle. That hurt us plishments and I appreciate all the banner year, finishing 10-0 in dual that we can look at.” about building endurance and build- we expect to be competitive.” all year long.” hard work of this entire team, regard- meets, winning the Watchung Con- The Raider girls accomplished ing up your physiological changes The Blue Devils did have several less of our final record.” ference National Division for the great success with seven runners from that are important in this sport.” first time and placing second in the last year, led by Mary Shashaty, along Koegel noted, “I believe winning Westfield Lacrosse county meet. with freshmen, Allie Hoynes- the championship and the exposure Registration Set “The goal was to be strong up front O’Connor, who ran in the top five, in the press will hopefully bring more The Westfield Lacrosse Club is ac- and try to get the younger runners to and Samantha Cara. attention within the school district to cepting registration for the spring sea- develop,” explained Raider Head “Allie came out on the first day the girls program and get more girls son for children in third through eighth Coach Jeff Koegel of the boys. “Up and I had her run two miles to see out. I would love to have 60 girls like grade. The club focuses on fundamen- front, senior Brian Kopnicki had a how she would handle it. She told me Westfield. Most of the time we only tals and skill development at each level. phenomenal championship season, she could handle more and did four had a six-girl lineup.” Teams are balanced based on experience winning the county and conference on the first night and she worked up The lone disappointment was not and skill. The third and fourth grade championship, finishing second in from there.” winning the county championship program is an in-town program, while The Raiders also made school his- grades five through eight teams travel. the section, fourth in Group 3 and after being favored going in. “Things Over 450 players registered last year. coming in the top 25 in the Meet of tory in their opening meet when they did not go according to plan during Registration forms are available at Champions. I could not of asked for defeated Westfield for the first time. the race. Westfield ran a really good The Leader Store and Lax.com. The much more.” “Westfield has been the team to beat, race. They deserved to win, so maybe season begins in March or in early April Senior Zack McGuire had a strong not having lost a dual meet in 10 this is the start of a rivalry. Westfield and ends in June. Practice times will be summer but had some difficulty years. We just went out there, ran a always had top teams, and we’re just determined on field availability. If forms matching that success during the phenomenal meet and I believe that kind of building into that. I want our are returned prior to December 31, $20 regular season. Freshman Mike was a turning point for our program,” girls team to be like Westfield with can be deducted from the fee [$85 for Miller made an immediate impact said Koegel. “Six of our girls fin- the same approach, so hopefully the third and fourth grade, $95 for fifth ished before their fourth girl. It proved through eighth grade]. with his strong running abilities. success we had this season will start For more information, please call Sophomore Brian Glassett and jun- we were much better than the previ- us in that direction. We’ve come a (Boys Division) Rich Werner at (908) Fred Lecomte (2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ior Matt Capodicasa, in his second ous year and that we could build long way and there are nothing but 789-3482 or (Girls Division) Lois Hely MINISTER OF DEFENSE…Senior goalkeeper Jen Frost had a strong season cross-country season, made notice- from there.” positives that come out of the girls at (908) 233-3960. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, December 11, 2003 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scott Paterson Named Academic All-America National 2nd Team EWING – The College of New has been active in TCNJ’s ROTC Jersey’s senior football player, Scott program since arriving on campus. Paterson of This season, he Scotch Plains was was the squad’s named to the fourth leading 2003 CoSIDA tackler with 51 Academic All- tackles, including America Na- 14 solo tackles tional Second with 16 tackles for Team. Paterson losses (-81 yards). became just the He has added 5.5 second TCNJ sacks (-54 yards) football player to with three fumble achieve this na- recoveries and Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times tional recogni- three forced Rodney Helaire tion. fumbles. A Dean’s List Paterson was a Student, Paterson four-year letter Westfield’s Helaire Captures is an exercise sci- earner and totaled MID NEW JERSEY CHAMPS…The Westfield Raptors U12 Travel Soccer ence major at 114 career tackles, Team finished first in its flight in the Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Association TCNJ and has a 14.5 sacks (-109 World Bodybuilding Title fall season, going undefeated with a 7-0-3 record and allowing only eight goals 3.48 GPA. He was yards.), six forced in 10 games. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Drew Margolis, JT Collucci, also a candidate fumbles, four pass By BETSEY BURGDORF Rodney is a dedicated athlete who Chris Douglas, Evan Bakst, Kevin Clancy, Scott Bernstein, Adam Reich and for the 2003 Na- breakups and five Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hits the gym six days a week for ap- Sam Mumford; back row, Coach John Gardner, Kevin Machlowitz, Matt tional Football fumble recover- You don’t have to be a regular at proximately two hours per day. He Woods, Ryan Krasnoo, Mike Kardias, Max Schuster, Bill Sickles and Coach Foundation Post- ies. A 2003 NJAC Gold Medal Fitness in Garwood to became interested in bodybuilding David Machlowitz. Not pictured: Graeme Stahl and Assistant Coach Rich know who Rodney Helaire is. Chances while in the Army, stationed in Colo- Mumford. Graduate Schol- Scott Paterson All-Star First arship earlier this Team pick on de- are, if you’ve been to Gold Medal in rado eight years ago. He entered the fall. The recipient of United States fense, he is also a candidate for the the past year you’ve noticed him. It’s Mile High Iron Man contest after just Army Leadership Award, Paterson 2003 ECAC All-Star Team as well as hard not too. He is an athlete who a few months of training and took first several All-America squads. stands out in the gym, due to his muscle place. He had been competing as an PUBLIC NOTICE mass alone. amateur, but gained his pro status af- Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company Active in the Army–ROTC program BOROUGH OF FANWOOD at TCNJ, he was named the recipient of Rodney, a Westfield resident, re- ter winning the World Cup. ORDINANCE 03-21-S cently competed in the World Cup of Rodney doesn’t have any immediate the NJ Outstanding Cadet Award in Natural Bodybuilding (WCNB) held plans to turn “pro” since he enjoys his + The bond ordinance, the summary terms 2001 and recently served platoon leader ongratulations of which are included herein, has been in Melbourne, Australia on Novem- current profession, which is, believe it finally adopted by the Borough of Fanwood, for the 25th Infantry Division in Ha- ber 2. He took first in his class and first or not, male nurse. He works for the in the County of Union, Sate of New Jersey waii and plans on pursuing an Army in the Overall Winner category. The Westfield Family Practice as well as on December 2, 2003 and the 20 day period career in the branch of Military Intel- WCNB is an International Natural Northern State Prison in Newark. of limitation within which a suit, action or ligence. He is also a graduate of the proceeding questioning the validity of such Bodybuilding Association (INBA) Rodney has become somewhat of a ordinance can be commenced, as provided National Advanced Leadership course Conference competition that only pro- celebrity at Gold Medal Fitness, who in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from Ft. Lewis, WA. motes natural bodybuilders. Rodney is one of his sponsors. Club owner from the date of the first publication of this Gary Patti is proud to have him as a statement. Copies of the full ordinance are competed in the WCNB on Team USA available at no cost and during regular busi- Chewning Makes Cut along with 27 other athletes. Judging member. “Rodney maximizes his suc- ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for mem- criteria is based on symmetry, muscu- cess with his effort and his faith in bers of the general public who request the For E. Nazarene Coll. larity and presentation. himself. It shows you the level some- same. The summary of the terms of such After winning the World Cup of one can reach naturally. We [at Gold bond ordinance follows: Gina Suriano Barber John DeMarco Carol Lyons Title: Bond Ordinance Providing An Basketball Team Natural Bodybuilding, Rodney, who Medal] are advocates of the natural Appropriation Of $112,500 For The QUINCY, MA — Matthew is also the two-time Mr. Natural USA, path. He is a tremendous testament to Coldwell Banker has been helping families buy and sell homes for nearly a century. Borough’s Various Park Improvements Chewning, of Scotch Plains, found his traveled to Auckland, New Zealand to what an athlete can achieve without Since 1986, the Westfield Office has been recognized as one of the best in the For And By The Borough of Fanwood In name among the chosen few as East- compete against 180 athletes in the drugs,” Mr. Patti said. The County of Union, New Jersey And, nation. These are three of our agents who exemplify our commitment to the ern Nazarene College announced their Natural Olympia competition, also in Rodney’s next competition is in May Authorizing The Issuance Of $71,250 Men’s Varsity Basketball roster for highest standards of professionalism, integrity and service. Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough For the INBA conference. He took first 2004 when he will compete in a World Financing Part Of The Appropriation. the 2003-2004 season. place in the Top-Class Open Division, Natural Bodybuilding Federation Con- Purpose(s): Various Park Improvements Chewning, a senior, returns for his which is considered by bodybuilders ference competition. He will also be fourth year as one of three team cap- Westfield Office Coldwell Banker Mortgage Services Appropriation: $112,500 to be the toughest. featured in an upcoming issue of Natu- Bonds/Notes Authorized: $71,250 tains. 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This scrutiny is brought on by a The Westfield High School Ice popular misconception that all body- Hockey Association and Parker Green- builders take steroids, or some other houses will host a fundraising event to form of muscle mass enhancement. benefit the Westfield Ice Hockey Team. Rodney has never compromised his Shop at Parker Greenhouses, 1325 integrity by being that type of athlete. Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, between He feels strongly about getting the November 20 and January 5 and you OLDWELL ANKER anti-drug message out to children at a will receive 5 percent off your entire C B purchase and 10 percent of all proceeds young age stating that you don’t have to take drugs to succeed as an athlete. will be donated to the hockey team. & Just mention Westfield High School XPERIENCE RUST ELIABILITY ERVICE “You need to get it into their heads, get Ice Hockey at the time of purchase. 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God understands how of Lutheran Social Ministries of New PUBLIC NOTICE was introduced, read for the first time, and Jersey, will speak on this topic. passed on such first reading, the following human life is from the inside. We TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE 2002 have confidence that we do not need The program provides services, ordinance : NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting employment support, English-as-a- AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE CER- to hide being in pain or feeling be- of the Township Council of the Township of TAIN STREETS, INCLUDING reft from God. So we can worship Second Language education and re- Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- STREETS KNOWN AS WAVERLY settlement for refugees. bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- by being fully ourselves and open- PLACE, LIBERTY STREET AND ship on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, there ing ourselves to the comfort that In keeping with this theme, the PORTIONS OF BROADWAY AND was introduced, read for the first time, and members of Calvary Lutheran are col- ROLLING PEAKS WAY AT WHAT follows as Jesus has promised. passed on such first reading, the following IS CURRENTLY KNOWN AS THE All persons and their friends in lecting household items to help with ordinance : resettlement efforts as part of a holi- “BROADWAY TRACT”, TO CON- our communities who are “Blue” in AN ORDINANCE TO CONVEY FORM WITH A CONTRACT OF spirit are invited. A warm welcome, day Angel Project during December. PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT 25, SALE BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP genuine tenderness and an affirma- The Adult Forum will be held in the BLOCK 6102 FROM THE TOWN- OF SCOTCH PLAINS AND BROAD- tive mood will be the hallmarks of second-floor lounge of the Education SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TO WAY ASSOCIATES, LLC AND IN this service. Building behind the church, located at RALPH CHECCHIO, INDIVIDUAL, CONFORMANCE WITH THE AP- IN CONFORMANCE WITH N.J.S.A. PROVALS OF THE SCOTCH 108 Eastman Street. Members of the 40 A:12 A -1 ET SEQ. AS PART OF PLAINS PLANNING BOARD public are welcome to attend. BROADWAY TRACT Stender and Green Calvary Lutheran Church, which Purpose: To vacate above delineated Purpose: To convey property known as streets as described in description attached Announce SP Grant celebrated its 75th anniversary this Lot 25, Block 6102 to Ralph Checchio. to said ordinance. A public hearing for same will be held on A public hearing for same will be held on SCOTCH PLAINS – Asw. Linda PUBLIC NOTICE Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 9:30 Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 9:30 Stender and Asm. Jerry Green an- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS A.M. in the Council Chambers of the Mu- A.M. in the Council Chambers of the Mu- nounced that Scotch Plains police, fire PLANNING BOARD nicipal Building, or any time and place to nicipal Building, or any time and place to and rescue squads will receive $21,000 which a meeting for the further consider- which a meeting for the further consider- This newly constructed Colonial home boasts four Bedrooms in state grants to upgrade emergency NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the ation of such ordinance shall from time to ation of such ordinance shall from time to Planning Board meeting of the Township of time be adjourned, and all persons inter- time be adjourned, and all persons inter- and three and a half Bathrooms, ideal location and many communications – radio systems used Scotch Plains held on December 8, 2003, ested will be given an opportunity to be ested will be given an opportunity to be by the police, fire and rescue squads. the Board adopted the Resolution for Oliver heard concerning such ordinance. heard concerning such ordinance. upgraded amenities. Set in the Berwyck Chase section of Specific improvements include up- Anderson, 180 Glenside Avenue, Block A copy of same may be obtained from the A copy of same may be obtained from the Scotch Plains, this fine home features an Eat-in-Kitchen grading the current low band radio sys- 4702, Lot 4, B-3 Zone for Preliminary and office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Final Site which was approved by the Board Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- with white wooden cabinetry, adjoining Family Room, tem with a new UHF frequency. By on November 24, 2003. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. utilizing a new UHF frequency, the The file pertaining to this application is in Monday through Friday by any member of Monday through Friday by any member of formal Living Room and Dining Room, and a new deck police, fire and rescue squads will be the Office of the Planning Board and avail- the general public who wants a copy of the general public who wants a copy of overlooking the professionally landscaped and fenced able to communicate with each other able for inspection during business hours. same without cost. same without cost. and to headquarters more effectively Barbara Horev Barbara Horev Barbara Horev backyard. Additional improvements include a renovated Secretary to the Board Township Clerk Township Clerk without radio failure and interruptions. 1 T - 12/11/03, The Times Fee: $15.30 1 T - 12/11/03, The Times Fee: $33.15 1 T - 12/11/03, The Times Fee: $39.78 Recreation Room, first floor Laundry Room, California closets, new sprinkler system, two zone heat and central air conditioning. Offered for $635,000.

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Guild Talking Business NEWARK — Dr. Nicholas Ponzio, of ogy at the Albert Einstein College of Westfield, a widely respected researcher Medicine and the New York University and academician, was one of 11 faculty Medical Center. members recently inducted into the Uni- Dr. Ponzio began his academic career versity of Medicine and Dentistry of as a member of the faculty at the North- New Jersey (UMDNJ) Master Educators western University’s schools of medi- Guild. Dr. Ponzio has been a member of cine, dentistry and graduate sciences. the faculty of UMDNJ-New Jersey Medi- He then joined UMDNJ, where he now cal School and the UMDNJ-Graduate holds professorships in the Department School of Biomedical Sciences since of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 1981. and the Department of The Master Educa- Microbiology and Mo- tors Guild was created lecular Genetics at both by UMDNJ President the UMDNJ-New Jer- Dr. Stuart Cook in 1999 sey Medical School and to emphasize the value the UMDNJ-Graduate placed upon faculty ex- School of Biomedical cellence in teaching, Sciences. Dr. Ponzio is consistent with the also the associate di- university’s strategic rector of the Neurologi- goal to continuously cal Institute of New Jer- HUGE SUCCESS…The Westfield Junior Women’s Club is sincerely apprecia- improve the quality of sey located on the tive of the community’s generosity during the recent coat drive at the Westfield its educational pro- UMDNJ Newark cam- Memorial Library. Close to 200 coats were collected and have already been grams. The Master pus. distributed to people in need. Pictured are members sorting coats at the Educator designation A diplomat of the Mattress Factory in Garwood, which graciously donated its space. recognizes a long-term American Board of HOLIDAY SPIRIT…Kathy Shea, left, Faith Maricic, center, and Margaret commitment to excel- Medical Laboratory Im- Maguire, Co-Chairwomen for the Westfield office of Coldwell Banker’s toy lence in education. munology, Dr. Ponzio drive for needy children, are pictured with some donated gift items. Area Master Educators have has served as a member More Letters to the Editor residents are invited to bring new, unwrapped toys and books by Monday, demonstrated excep- Dr. Nicholas Ponzio of the scientific advi- December 22, to the Coldwell Banker office, located at 209 Central Avenue in tional teaching skills, sory board of several Westfield. To arrange for pickup of donations or for further information, please creativity, scholarship, and the ability to national organizations, including the Na- call (908) 233-5555. motivate students and garner the respect tional Institutes of Health, the American Gallows Hill Road Resident Decries of their peers. Cancer Society and the New Jersey State “Dr. Ponzio is an outstanding and Commission on Cancer Research. He Excessive Noise of Speed Bumps Coldwell Banker of Westfield innovative educator with a contagious has also been a member of editorial enthusiasm for research,” said Dr. Henry boards for several scientific research I am writing this letter to you with cheap fix for some people who have Brezenoff, acting dean of the UMDNJ publications and holds membership in regards to the newly installed speed moved onto a busy street and now want Collects Toys for Needy Kids Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. many scientific professional organiza- bumps (noise bumps) on my street. I was to change things. We cannot install speed Dr. Ponzio’s published research focus tions including the American Associa- unable to attend the neighborhood meet- bumps on every street in town to slow WESTFIELD — Every December, tributed to the Family and Children’s has been cancer immunology, including tion of Immunologists, the Association ings, as I live and take care of my 90- and reduce traffic. for the past 70 years or so, Family and the application of new technologies in of Medical Laboratory Immunologists, year-old father. But other neighbors The same people that pushed to have Counseling and Testing Center of Eliza- voiced their concern that they wanted to these noise bumps installed must drive Children’s Services have collected and beth. The center is a private, non-profit immunology to study the cellular and the American Society of Investigative molecular basis for the etiology, diagno- Pathologists and the Clinical Immunol- make sure that these speed bumps were through other peoples neighborhoods to distributed new toys, gifts and food for social service agency. not going to have any impact on the get to work, school or whatever. Do they hundreds of needy children throughout Kathy Shea, Margaret Maguire and sis and treatment of lymphomas. He also ogy Society. has been involved with research to opti- The University of Medicine and Den- residents. always observe the speed limits? Union County. Faith Maricic are serving as Co-Chair- But this is not the case. The speed Speed bumps are not the answer as Today, the agency serves up to 2,000 women for the Westfield office of mize the use of human umbilical cord tistry of New Jersey comprises the state’s blood to treat patients who need a bone only three medical schools, its only den- bumps were installed on Wednesday, they have an impact on the people living individuals a year, half of whom are Coldwell Banker. They have asked that December 3. There were improper signs next to them. These bumps are exces- children. The great majority of these all types of new, unwrapped toys marrow transplant. Most recently, Dr. tal school, a graduate school of biomedi- Ponzio embarked on a new research cal sciences, school of nursing and a and therefore many cars and trucks hit sively high and I suggest that they either youths are living in foster homes or city (puzzles, games, coloring books, stuffed the speed bump between 124 and 130 be removed or at least lowered. The shelters, have been neglected or abused, animals, among other items) be brought project to investigate the role of the school of public health on campuses in immune system in autism. Newark, Piscataway/New Brunswick, Gallows Hill Road at 25 to 35 miles per noise that we deal with is cars hitting or live in families with total incomes at to Coldwell Banker at 209 Central Av- hour. Therefore, generating an exces- them at too fast a rate of speed or the or below the federal poverty line. enue. A graduate of Seton Hall University, Scotch Plains, Camden and Stratford. where he received both his undergradu- UMDNJ also operates UMDNJ-Univer- sive amount of noise and also a danger- noise of cars slowing down and then In keeping with the holiday season, Individuals who are unable to come ous situation as debris was coming off of accelerating. Coldwell Banker Residential in with their toys may call (908) 233- ate and master’s degrees in biology, Dr. sity Hospital in Newark and University construction trucks. If I can hear this noise during the Brokerage’s Westfield office is working 5555 to arrange for them to be picked Ponzio received his doctorate in immu- Behavioral Health Care. It is affiliated A tow truck hit this bump and tools winter with windows closed, I can’t to collect new toys and books to be up. The final date for toy collection is nology from the State University of New with more than 200 health care and and chains came off of the back of the imagine being able to open the windows distributed to those in need. Monday, December 22. York Downstate Medical Center. He did educational institutions throughout the truck and into the roadway. The noise in my house when the weather is nice. “We want every child to experience his post-doctoral training in immunol- state. impact is significant for everyone on Maybe the bumps should be installed happiness, especially during the holi- Gallows Hill Road. Starting at 5:30 in in front of the houses of the residents days,” said Michael Scott, Manager of See it all on the Web! the morning you hear cars and trucks who wanted these bumps in the first the Westfield office. Cuts Fitness for Men hitting these bumps. place. All gifts collected at the Westfield www.goleader.com First of all, these speed bumps are not Anita Whalen office of Coldwell Banker will be dis- like the ones that were installed on Westfield To Open In Scotch Plains Rahway Avenue. These bumps are a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION SCOTCH PLAINS – Cuts Fitness for Cuts Fitness for Men is a safe and NOTICE OF MEETINGS Men, the first 30-minute circuit training effective way for men to become healthy Residents, Merchants Thanked (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) workout designed exclusively for men, and fit in an efficient 30 minute cardio- *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* is coming to 409 Park Avenue in Scotch vascular, muscle/strength circuit train- For Participation in Winter Stroll TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Public Meeting Plains. The Grand Opening date is sched- ing workout only three times per week. uled for Saturday, December 13. Men At Cuts Fitness for Men, the atmosphere Despite the mounds of snow to navi- The entertainment was a perfect DATE OF MEETING: December 18, 2003 who sign up that day will receive a free is friendly and not intimidating. There gate through, Merry and I were thrilled complement to the snow on the ground, LOCATION: Evergreen School Multipurpose Room t-shirt. are no weight stacks to manage, or seat to see the number of Westfield residents and we’d like to thank them as well: The Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street After extensive research, John adjustments. The hydraulic equipment who shopped downtown on Sunday af- Watson Highlanders Pipe Band, The Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Gennaro, the president and founder of works with each individual’s fitness ternoon from 3 to 7 p.m., in support of Escape Women’s Barbershop Quartet, TIME: 7:00 p.m. Cuts Fitness for Men, saw the need for a level, making Cuts Fitness for Men the the Education Fund’s Winter Stroll. Ted Schlosberg with his Alpenhorn and quick and easy workout designed exclu- PURPOSE OF MEETING: The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. for a perfect workout for men of all ages and Many store merchants noted a surge the Victorian Yuletide Carolers. brief reception to honor athletes. sively for men. On May 1, John opened sizes. of shoppers during that time period, or A special thank you to several people the doors to the first location in Clark. Dick and Susan Saunders, the owners were told by the shopper that they spe- and organizations we worked with be- ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. Cuts Fitness for Men is now expanding of “Cuts” in Scotch Plains, are certified cifically came to their store because they hind the scenes to pull off this event: 1 T - 12/11/03, The Times Fee: $30.60 nationwide. in the Body Cuts program. The staff at supported the Education Fund. A per- Sherri Cronin and the DWC who ar- “Cuts” will provide each member with a centage of these sales will go directly to ranged for entertainment, Trish Cheek personalized program to help him reach this organization that will in turn help of the Westfield Public Schools Fine his fitness goal. fund grants to teachers from all Westfield Arts Department for her help as liaison Men looking to live a healthier Schools. with the band/choral leaders at the dif- New Jersey lifestyle, lose weight, improve a current We want to personally thank all the ferent schools (unfortunately, the WHS 1 health condition, or simply stay in shape, stores involved: Adler’s Jewelers, Moto Band had to cancel at the last minute 2 Properties should visit Cuts Fitness for Men in Photo, Michael Kohn Jewelers, Many because of the snow), the Westfield “Y” Scotch Plains. Remember, “Cuts” is not Clever Hands, Sole, Rituals Hair & Body and their coordination of babysitting, just another gym, it’s a cardiovascular Spa, Anthology, Castle Bootery, Mother and James Ward for generously offering and strength training fitness program. & Baby Co., Scott’s Shoes, Unlimited use of his mansion for the book signing Cuts Fitness is designed to make mem- Communications, Menina, The Leader by Walter Choroszewski and his book: bers feel comfortable and to help them Store, American Shoe Repair & Lug- “Westfield, A Celebration of Commu- achieve their goals through the 30-minute gage, Classic Thyme, Gift Monkey, Bella nity.” workout. Eighty percent of men do not Rena, Gap & GapKids, Nirvana, Town This was the third year the Education workout. Don’t be just another statistic. Book Store, Baron’s Drugs, Cellular Sig- Fund has held this event, and each year Through the Cuts Fitness for Men train- nal Plus, Golden Bee Antiques, we reach more merchants and more resi- ing program, you can achieve a healthier Lancaster’s, Juxtapose Gallery, Success dents, which ultimately mean more funds lifestyle and feel good about yourself in Express, The Papery, The Green Room, to enhance our children’s education. a comfortable environment. Anais, Kabloom, Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, Thank you again. Come in for a free one-on-one evalu- Planet Smoothie, The Flower Zone, Beth Psyhojos ation with our staff at Cuts Fitness for Douglas Cosmetics & Details NY. A big Merry Wisler Men in Scotch Plains, or call (908) 490- thank you for the delicious snacks many Chairs, Westfield Winter Stroll 1117. merchants provided for their shoppers. COLDWELL BANKER Scotch Plains & E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE You can't judge a book by its cover! 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2003 Page 17 My Take on It Rose Hely Tackles Shakespearean Role With Kerrianne Spellman Cort WESTFIELD – Rose Hely of Westfield performed in Bates College theater department’s fall Embrace Season With Childlike production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, as “Player Glee Club to Hold Queen” in a cast of 18 students Innocence; Shun Materialism and faculty. Winter Concerts By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Rose, who is a 2000 graduate WESTFIELD – The Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Westfield High School, is the Glee Club will perform 79th Year I was almost ready to launch into daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Winter Concerts on Saturday, yet another Camp Ignoramus diatribe Hely of Westfield. December 13, at 8 p.m. at the but I was afraid that I would slowly First Congregational Church, turn into Dennis Miller. I could al- 125 Elmer Street in Westfield, ready feel myself beginning to morph and on Sunday, December 14, at into the bitter comedian, so I stopped Peterson St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 myself. Tis’ the season to be jolly, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 East Broad Street in Westfield. after all, and I don’t think I would leave her job. She realizes how fortu- The special artist at the De- look good with Miller’s hair. MIDNIGHT SNACKER...Santa Claus feasts on Pecan Nut Cups before plac- nate she is to have Jon, who contin- cember 13 concert will be so- Santa is on his way! Horror, I mean ing gifts under the tree. ues to work to support them, allow- prano Meredith Hoffmann- hooray! People are spending money ing her this opportunity. Jon has re- Thomson, whose program will that they don’t really have! Yippee! very close, always grew even stronger mained involved in art all along, include one section of operatic Millions of trees have been chopped during that special season. There is an balancing his creations in clay with arias: Chi il bel sogno La down just so that us wacky little elves old Polish Christmas Eve tradition his job. He is a member of the New Rondine G Puccini, Elle a fui can hang silly things on them. All in where we all have a bite of a piece of Jersey Potter’s Guild, and frequently Les Contes d’Hoffmann J. the name of Christmas. a blessed communion wafer, and then shows his work at the Trailside Na- Offenbach and Regnava nel I love Christmas. I adore it, in fact. we make a special wish for our loved ture Center in Mountainside. silenzio Donizetti. No matter what your religious be- ones. We still partake in that tradition Both are members of the Westfield In another section, Hoffmann- liefs, this holiday season is a time today and it always manages to make Art Association (WAA), and although PERFECTLY POISED…Westfield students Jack Chaves, Chrissy Cobuzzi, Thomson will sing “In the Bleak when we should all take a step back us extremely grateful for what we they have vastly different styles, their Midwinter” by Holst, Elizabeth Engel, Allison Sharkey, Megan Sharkey and Maddie Tiedrich will and be grateful for our many bless- have. I look forward to that silly little “good rapport” allows them to con- perform in the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble’s production of Tchaikovsky’s “Shepherd’s Pipe Carol” by ings. structively critique each other’s work. The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 13. Shows are at 1 and 4:30 p.m. at East Spellman tradition almost more so Rutter, and “O Holy Night” by So why does it seem that the simple than any other part of the holiday. Peterson describes her painting as Brunswick High School. To obtain tickets, please call (732) 254-3233. Adam. joy and beauty of the Christmas sea- A friend of mine just told me that a journey. The “starting point might The special artist of the De- POPCORN™ son has long been forgotten? Is there she had to get a new credit card be- be a color idea, or a unique aspect of cember 14 concert is Director any way to reclaim the innocence and cause she was over the limit on her a landscape, and then the composi- Thomas Booth, who will play childlike wonder of waking up on other one. She has already charged tional elements speak to arrive at the seasonal song requests – a favor- The Cat in the Hat: Christmas morning? close to $1,000 on the recent piece of finished painting. Her paintings were ite at past concerts. I remember lying in bed late at plastic. seen at the WAA’s two annual “Art in Tickets are available from night on Christmas Eve as my mother I asked her, “Why?” Westfield” Sidewalk Art Show and Glee Club members and at the Isn’t All That and father frantically wrapped pre- “Because its Christmas,” she said. Sales, as well as KaBloom in down- door for a $12 donation for adults sents in the other room. I would hear While I admire her generosity, this town Westfield, Westfield Interiors, One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent or $10 for students and senior the wind beating a tree branch against is the same friend who recently had to and The Artist Framer in Cranford. citizens. the side of our house and I would borrow a large chunk of money to get She is also involved in the WAA’s By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER And so we wind up with “Honey I For more information, please convince myself that it was Santa and 2 popcorns her out of debt. I don’t understand. Outreach Program, which brings cre- Shrunk the Grinch in the Hat Alone,” call Dale Juntilla at (908) 232- his reindeer landing upon the roof. Are we that caught up in the mate- ativity into the lives of senior citi- Having just seen Mike Myers in Dr. When all we wanted was a movie 0673. The cookies that we baked would Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, made out of a great poem. rial side of giving and receiving that zens through weekly group classes I was off to Barnes and Noble, where be half-eaten the next morning along- we would actually put ourselves fur- in printmaking, bead work, water- it is also at. side a thank-you note from St. Nick ther into debt? To prove what? And to colors, and collage. The age-old question I would an- himself. He really seemed to love my whom? Someday, hopefully soon, Peterson swer by hook or by crook... mother’s pecan nut cups dusted with My friend Rob and I, when poor hopes to combine her passions com- Which is better, the movie or the confectioner’s sugar. Rudolph, (I know and living in the city as struggling pactly into one space. Her yoga stu- book? it was Rudolph) also really seemed to actors, used to say to one another, “It’s dio and gallery is something we can You see, since a tot the classic I had appreciate the carrot we left for him. going to be a Charlie Brown Christ- all look forward to visiting in the not read, My sister and I would beg our father mas this year” and that was just fine. future. Oh the shame, my memory of it to extinguish the fire in the fireplace We always managed to find some sort In the meantime, you just may practically dead. by 10 p.m. so that Santa wouldn’t spot this artist in the park, working I did not remember who was who. of personal, yet inexpensive token burn his chubby little behind on the that would wind up being a fabulous on “artwork to soothe your soul.” Not who these original home Alone way down. After years of torturing kids were, nope didn’t have a clue. gift. my poor dad, he simply stopped build- Some people just do not have the Not who Thing 1 and Thing 2 were, ing a fire on Christmas Eve. oh no resources that others do. And that is Every shiny wrapped package nothing to be ashamed of. A heartfelt Gibbons This wouldn’t do. that had my name on it was a new, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 And most egregious, I must admit, batch of homemade cookies means surer of the organization. undiscovered treasure. I didn’t re- just as much as a sweater from a I didn’t recall a thing about the mis- Get Outta ally care what I got from Santa and Recently Gibbons’ talent has found chievous title cat, not even a bit. AWARDED PIANIST…Westfield popular department store. another means of expression. She At first I planned to buy the famous that’s the truth. I never made a list I guess the point I am trying to High School student, Qiaozi (Kathy) or requested specific toys from the has started working for area realtors tome. The House Yang, has been awarded First Place in make is that Christmas has become I’d put it in a bag and read it at home. North Pole. A subtle hint here or — as a painter, not a sales person. the Suburban Music Study Club’s An- so commercialized that we have al- “I create paintings of homes from Then I thought, for $8.99, By CAROL F. DAVIS nual Scholarship Competition. The 16- there was all that my amazing lowed ourselves to forget what it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times photos, which are given as gifts by Did I really wish this epic poem to year-old pianist was required to per- mother needed. Somehow, she and truly means. become mine? Music at Delbarton will present form selections from baroque, classi- Santa made sure that I received realtors,” she explained. “Sometimes Malls have replaced mom and pop they are a gift to a buyer, other times What if later I found my dear cherub’s the annual Christmas concert on Sun- cal, romantic and the impressionistic anything I could have ever possibly stores. We over-shop and we over- copy... day, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the periods; one of which had to be the 1st wanted. to a seller.” St. Mary’s Abbey Church. Perform- Movement by Haydn, Mozart or give. We get disappointed if some- In addition to painting, Gibbons is The one we bought her when I was I didn’t balk at gifts of clothing. thing on our list doesn’t grace the yet a young Poppy? ing will be the Delbarton Schola Beethoven. Kathy, who began studying New clothes are awesome! I couldn’t an avid tennis player. She and her Cantorum, the Abbey Orchestra, piano at age 4 in China, later studied at bottom of our tree. It’s so sad. husband, Richard, have three adult That I’d have two “Cats in The Hat” wait until the New Year when I could Let’s all just try to remember the would hardly be funny, and the Wind Ensemble. The pro- The University of Indiana. She moved return to school looking fierce in my daughters. And fact is I’d be out some money. gram includes a variety of music by to New Jersey four yeas ago and has true meaning of this holiday season. been studying with Sondra Tammam new duds. Nor did I frown upon gifts Let’s skip the malls and go shopping So I looked around at all the other Leroy Anderson, Vaughan Williams, of literature. A new book to read! film critics, so comfortable in their and traditional carols. Admission is of Westfield and Dorothy Taubman. on Elm and Broad Streets. Let’s tell Celebration Singers Set Kathy has been selected to perform at Cool! our loved ones how much they mean repose. free. For information, please call Christmas was an opportunity to (973) 538-3231, or just show up at one of the upcoming monthly concerts to us. And let us all have a very, merry ‘Traditions’ Concert Barnes & Noble was letting them of the Suburban Music Study Club. open your mind. My family, already read for free, no skin off their nose. 230 Mendham Road, Route 24, two Christmas. CRANFORD – The Celebration Should I join them and read right here? miles west of the Morristown Green. Singers and Children’s Chorus will present their 2003 seasonal concert, I’d feel so educated, so intellectually * * * * * sincere. Pen & Ink: Wash Out Your Eyes It’s A Wonderful Life “Traditions,” on Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m., Why, by comparing for free so-so The Madrigal Singers will present CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 children’s Flick to Kiddy Lit rave, “From Heaven High,” a program of Rescheduled for Dec. 13 in the sanctuary of the Cranford United I could even buy a Starbucks with the words and music for the Christmas at the Red Bank site and the store’s be received with an open mind, CRANFORD – The Theater Methodist Church. cash I’d save. season, on Sunday, December 14, at website. would remain a salient point. Project at Union County College The program will showcase holiday Thus, therefore and hence, my task 4 p.m. at The First United Methodist Siciliano, for her part, says she Perhaps she is hard-working (UCC) has rescheduled its one-time carols for different parts and languages was set. Church, 1 East Broad Street, only performance of It’s A Wonder- of the world, such as Beethoven’s Hal- Westfield. This a cappella group will hopes her store and its products will woman, which is something to lelujah, Away in a Manger, Silver Bells, I would even count the supposed 225 have “no negative influence on any respect. Nevertheless, one can still ful Life – The Radio Play for Satur- “new reader” words...the ones Seuss perform pieces ranging from a 15th day, December 13, at 1 p.m. at the Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Jingle put in on a bet. century carol to the recognizable “Ave young person,” however, young or question the appropriateness of Roy Smith Theater, UCC, 1033 Bells, Have Yourself a Merry Little The reading went quickly, the read- Maria.” The singers are mostly local, old. Would townspeople want these some of the products sold and Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Christmas, and Hallelujah Chorus from ing went fast. so you may see some familiar faces. products to be “open to interpreta- seen by the young eyes of our The play, which was adapted and the “Messiah”. And soon my joyous memories Admission is by donation at the door. The holiday concert will feature sev- tion” by impressionable youngsters, town. Perhaps Mrs. Siciliano will directed by Liz Zazzi, will recreate eral selections combining both the emerged from the past. For further information, call (908) the Lux Radio Theater circa 1946 as Yes, the tale of two kids and a ras- 233-1570. middle school children, our 40- evaluate her enterprise, listening adults and children’s choruses. Gen- something neighbors or our par- to the public — pulling any offen- actors, a musician and sound techni- eral admission tickets are still avail- cally cat, it all came back. * * * * * cian prepare for the broadcast of the My critical juices flowed ... I was ents? sive materials when they are able and cost $12 for adults and $8 for Children’s Specialized Hospital story made famous by the Frank seniors and juniors (children 12 and back on track. is showing the work of the New “The joy we’ve brought to brought to her attention by towns- Capra film. I would critique and compare with- under). Jersey Photography Forum and pen- Westfield, the laughter, thanks and people. Tickets are $5 per person – a sug- For tickets, other show information, out compunction, cil-artist Jerry Winick of Little Falls Tweak and contrast...after all, that’s hugs we’ve received have been Shoppers should also keep in mind gested donation. For more informa- or to book the singers for an upcoming throughout the months of December tremendous,” she said, adding that that some of the products, which are tion, please call (908) 659-5189. event, please call (908) 241-8200. my function. and January. Winick is said to use his Now first, tell you I should. pencil like a paintbrush, and this they turn away any under-18/ admittedly all in good fun, could The movie is not as good. photorealist takes his art to a new school organizations seeking do- make ideal stocking stuffers, as the And yes, Mike Myers as the cat height. His work is available for pur- nations because that might imply store is a hop, skip and a jump away displays all his shtick. chase. If you do, a portion of each But his overly-costumed feline they cater to minors. When you from Victoria’s Secret. sale will benefit the hospital’s auxil- sell certain youth-oriented, under- doesn’t quite do the trick. iary. Admission is free and exhibits I would have preferred someone as 18 products, don’t you think they can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 8:30 Mark Davies Awarded wacky, y’know, but still a bit milder. p.m. by entering through the will get a glimpse of the Liquid Mark Davies Awarded Maybe that Willy Wonka man hospital’s East Wing entrance, 150 Cheap Slut while browsing? How himself...no offense Mike, but I’m For Unilever Photo New Providence Road, is that safeguarding children? SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch thinking Gene Wilder. Mountainside. For information, call Of utmost importance, what parents When asked about how Funk & Plains resident Mark Davies cap- (908) 233-3720, extension no. 5379. should know: Standard was deemed appropriate tured the First Place photograph You won’t like it so much, but the * * * * * for Unilever’s National Parks The Celebration Singers and for quaint downtown Westfield, little ones will glow. Sherry Cronin, Executive Direc- 2004 Calendar, which features “Classic, shmassic,” small fries will Children’s Chorus will present their 24 winning images. fa shizzle roar... 2003 seasonal concert, “Traditions,” tor of the Downtown Westfield A Unilever Home and Personal “That rambunctious cat is the bomb, on Friday, December 12 and Satur- Corporation, reported, “We try to day, December 13 at 8 p.m., in the Care employee, Davies won the now chisel us off some more.” assist business owners in finding contest with a photo taken in Still, while most kids won’t know Sanctuary of the Cranford United Methodist Church, on the corner of the right kind of space,” but claims Yellowstone National Park, what the fuss is, which is featured in the calendar. It’s a shame that screenwriters Lincoln and Walnut Avenues. The it is not her responsibility to deem program will showcase international what is appropriate. For his efforts, Davies won a Schaffer, Mandel and Berg couldn’t do Canon 8 x 25 IS Binoculars. the book more justice. carols, as well as traditional works, “I have no role in determining Yes, some of the original poetry and including Beethoven’s Hallelujah, The calendars are available, and the Hallelujah Chorus from the that,” she said. free of charge on a limited basis, images are interspersed, Siciliano asked that in review- But in a more creative effort, they’d “Messiah.” General admission tick- by writing: Unilever National be better disbursed. ets are $8 - $12. ing the interview with The Leader/ Parks 2004 Calendar, P.O. Box The artwork would be more imagi- * * * * * The Times, the fact that she is a 13450, Charleston, S.C. 29412. native, the narration more striking. Greg Greenway is returning to hard-working person and hopes to Less contrived and more Seuss-like, the Coffee With Conscience Con- would be more to our liking. cert Series in Westfield on Saturday, Plus, there’s stuff here that in the December 13, at 8 p.m. with special book is not, guest opener Nadine Goellner. Calderone School of Music Stuff that director Bo Welch stuffed Greenway is known as a one-man in, stuff that isn’t so hot. tour-de-force, and, according to the THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL We could do without Mom’s Boston Globe, “He made his mark creepy, gold-digging boyfriend on the national folk scene with the Established 1975 Certified Teachers named Quinn. foot-stomping passion of his shows, Private Instruction on Neither Sally (Dakota Fanning) nor but also with a winning and credible Conrad (Spencer Breslin) care for him between-song intimacy.” Tickets are All Instruments, Voice and Ensembles either, a waste of Alec Baldwin. $12 and the performance will be held We could do without the seen-it- Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 at the First United Methodist Church, Riverwalk Plaza before kiddy flick machinations. 1 East Broad Street. Doors open at Missing is the full essence of Mr. 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 256 Morris281 Main Avenue Street • Springfield • Millburn 7:30 p.m. (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688 Geisel’s creations. (973) 467 4688 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, December 11, 2003 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

FORMAL THANKS OFFERED Pen & Ink: TO GOOD SAMARITANS With Michelle Le Poidevin Finding a parking spot on Mon- day morning at the North Avenue Wash Your Eyes Out Train Station parking lot was near miraculous because the entire lot With Soap After Browsing was in skating rink conditions With Soap After Browsing with mountains of snow obstruct- By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN TTwwentyenty YYearsears inin MMaking,aking, GGibbonsibbons’’ ing spaces. Permit holders sim- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ply did the best they could and By no means did Patti Siciliano, the owner of Funk & Standard open her hoped conditions would have Westfield location to “rip up the town” with products such as the “White improved by “quitting time.” For many, this was not the case. Trash Cookbook,” “A*Holes Guide to Chicks” or “How to Spot a Bastard.” WWateratercolorcolor CarCareereer MMakesakes aa SSplashplash Therefore, I would like to thank “The last thing I ever wanted to do is upset people. The reason I am here By MARYLOU MORANO wanted to be a water- the four strangers who came to is to make people laugh and bring people together to laugh,” Siciliano said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times my aid Monday night and helped colorist, Gibbons has in an interview with The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood SCOTCH PLAINS — When it plow out my car and went as far as been seriously painting pushing it over piles of then-fro- Times. Tagged as “The Most Bad Ass Store in Town,” Siciliano opened the comes to talking about her work, for only the last 20 zen snow. These folks missed their first Funk & Standard in Red Bank with what she termed “mucho success.” artist Anne Gibbons is a woman of years. A graduate of trains — one got right off the Selecting from 250 different vendors of novelty or gag items, she sells few words. It’s almost as though she Mount Saint Vincent’s train and ran off the platform to approximately 15,000 items, about 12 of which never saw the light of day lets her beautiful paintings speak College with a degree help – and others got home late for themselves. in art, Gibbons taught because of their Good Samaritan at the Westfield store because of the town’s conservative reputation. For the last two consecutive years, junior high school in efforts. They got behind the wheel, Siciliano explained that Funk & Standard is geared toward 18 to 35 Gibbons’ watercolors have won First New York. cheered me on and directed traffic. Place in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Her interest in wa- God bless each of them and a Art Association’s Spring Show. This tercolors revived when heartfelt thank you. year’s winner was “Churrituck Vil- she took an adult edu- On Tuesday morning the snow- lage,” a painting of a village of the cation class at Westfield plow finally moseyed on over to the parking lot. Too little. Too late. High School over 20 Michelle Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times years ago. Michelle Le Poidevin “Churrituck Village,” Anne Gibbons She has been a mem- ber of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood “and I paint mostly landscapes.” Art Association for almost as long as Born in Endicott, N.Y., she came she has been painting. For most of to Scotch Plains from the Bronx in those years, she has served as trea- 1972. Although she has always Continued on Page 17 Out of Tragedy, Creativity Reemerged For Westfield Painter Janna Peterson By CAROL F. DAVIS Coast, in the City of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times San Diego where there Michelle Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Michelle Le Poidevin for The Leader/The Times FUNKY, BUT PRETTY FRESH...On East Broad Street in Westfield, a new “Harrets Porch,” Anne Gibbons WESTFIELD — is a yoga center on ev- ery block makes a dif- store, “Funk & Standard” offers shoppers the opportunity to purchase copies Janna Sage Peterson of “A*holes Guide to Chicks” and Bathtub Foreplay for those who are stumped has come a long way, ference. Or perhaps it for gift-giving ideas this holiday season. same name located in North Carolina. was the “subliminal in- Last year, Gibbons’ “Harriet’s from the life of a cor- year olds, and does not target children under 18 (although I can’t porate employee, to a fluence,” as Peterson Porch,” a landscape of a friend’s describes it, of her remember the last time I saw a 20-year-old buying waxed lips or candy Washington Township, Conn. front joyous world of teach- ing yoga and creating “Seascape, Moonscape” mother, a yoga instruc- cigarettes.) “It’s meant for people who have a sense of humor,” she said. porch took home the prize. tor for the past 33 years. “I only paint in watercolors,” said watercolors. “We don’t encourage or condone bad behavior.” She sees nothing Perhaps growing up on the West As for the artist in her, listening to wrong with the Jesus Action Figure or Coming Out Magnets, which her Gibbons, who lives in Scotch Plains, the incredible story of Peterson’s re- store vends, adding that she has sold hundreds of the Jesus figures and believes it is all in good fun. “Everyone has their moralistic values. It’s really a freedom of speech issue,” she said. So, in “pursuing her dream of bringing laughter and joy” to the community of Westfield, Siciliano, a mother of a toddler, is selling products such as “The Wasp Cookbook,” “Evil Thoughts Book,” Trailer Trash Doll, Wash Away Your Sins soap, Virgin/Slut Bubble Bath and Liquid Queer, Liquid Lesbian, Liquid Dumbass. Perhaps it raises a question in our minds as to what impact these products might have when sold among less-offensive products such as novelty lunchboxes, mini fondue kits and mini bonsai trees. And, be not afraid because Siciliano says “A*holes Guide to Chicks” “It Looks Like Rain Again” doesn’t actually spell out the word implied by the asterisk. How else entry, since college, into the world of would one interpret it? creativity, one can’t help but draw An older woman who visited her Red Bank store found Funk & parallels to the life of Frida Kahlo. Standard’s Fart Machine distasteful, and this didn’t really give Siciliano Both were studying art, both were in any reason for pause, but for more serious concerns with her products, terrible accidents where they were she “would consider the needs of parents and reevaluate.” struck by vehicles, and both of these women turned a potentially devas- In case you were wondering, some of the items, which have been removed from the shelves of the Westfield store, include “Get Stoned & Read This” – a book which Siciliano admits might raise eyebrows but she strongly and sincerely stressed that selling this book doesn’t mean she condones drug use of any kind. Other censored products include: the Beer Sluts T-Shirt, “Sex Tips for the Gay Man,” and “Drinking Smoking and Screwing.” These products are only available Continued on Page 17

“Three Palms” BookBook NNookook By Marylou Morano tating and disastrous experience into an opportunity to journey further to- wards their passion. Peterson was born in the Midwest, Festival of Lights Shines but her family moved to San Diego when she was still a young girl. It was while she was studying at San In Poignant, Playful Books Diego State University, that she and By MARYLOU MORANO the author of several Jewish holiday her future husband, Jon, first laid Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times books. Each night, as the candles on eyes on each other in an art class. What better way to celebrate the the menorah are lit, and the blessing They both majored in painting and Festival of Lights than with a book prayed, the author relates one event earned their Bachelor’s Degree in about Chanukah? There are so many of the eight days of Hanukkah. Pub- Fine Arts, and soon the couple moved beautiful stories to be lished by Simon and back to Jon’s home, New Jersey. told around the holi- Schuster (1998), “On Peterson took a corporate job, and day and so many won- Hanukkah” was the re- put aside her passion for 19 years. It derful books just wait- cipient of a Parent’s was in August of 2001, when she was ing to be read. Choice Award and the hit by a car, For his Chanukah volume includes a and was faced birthday on night num- glossary. with a long re- ber three, Matisyohu One of the newest covery, com- Dov Ber Chaim Tzvi books to be published plete with doesn’t want a cake- about Hanukkah is pain, physical he wants the most gi- “The Eight Days of therapy, and ant latke there ever Hanukkah” written by plenty of bed could be. And he wants New Jersey resident rest, that she to make it himself. It Shirley Russak revisited her takes a cement mixer, Wachtel. Wachtel, a pro- interest in a dump truck and a hospital kitchen, fessor of English at Middlesex County painting and “Mindowaskin Park, but does he gets his latke? Read all Series #14 College, tells the story of Hanukkah in drawing. about it in “A Chanuka Story for through the eyes of children, in rhyme. Peterson found it soothing to pick Night Number Three,” It is informative and in- up watercolor pencils and crayons, a rhyming book that structive, yet presented and once she did, she “went to town.” weaves the Chanuka in an entertaining man- While recovering, she had more than Story through the ner. The book is pub- enough time to do some serious soul- making of the latke. lished by Xlibris searching, and as she told The It’s all great fun. The (2002), and targeted Westfield Leader and The Scotch story is told to Dina toward early elemen- Plains-Fanwood Times, “It makes Rosenfeld and pub- tary school age chil- you really think about life.” lished by Hachai Pub- dren. It was the impetus which enabled lishing (1989). For the middle grade her to begin to produce small-scale Another story with reader, “Nine Spoons: landscapes. As to why she selected latkes as its theme is A Chanukah Story” by both watercolor pencil and water- “The Borrowed Ha- Marci Stillerman is a color crayon, Peterson said, “I love nukkah Latkes” by touching story of how to draw as well Linda Glaser and pub- a group of concentra- as to paint, so lished by Albert tion camp inmates this media offers Whitman and Co. in keep the spirit of the best of both 1997. This has got to be one of the Chanukah alive in the midst of their worlds.” best stories written about the holi- bleak surroundings. This is an in- Naturally, day. When Mrs. Greenberg declines spiring true story of triumph over the this process to come to Rachel’s last-night-of- worst conditions, and a winner of the played an im- Hanukkah dinner, Rachel takes the Sydney Taylor Honor awarded by portant role in party to her. This book is extremely the Association of Jewish Libraries. her healing. well-written and a joy to read. Be It is published by Hachai Publishing The career sure to check out the latke recipe. (1998). “Morning Has Broken” change fol- A more serious look at the holi- Reading about Hanukkah is al- lowed, and day can be found in “On Hanuk- most as good as celebrating it! Peterson’s reawakening led her to kah” by Cathy Goldberg Fishman, Happy Hanukkah!! Continued on Page 17 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK