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Construction BeginsOn Town Turf Fields

By DON WILLIAMSSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader

WESTFIELD – Athletes inWestfield can expect to see two up-graded facilities this fall, as construc-tion has started on improvements tothe Houlihan/Sid Fay Field complexand Kehler Stadium.

The town council has appropriated$1.1 million for Houlihan Field, andis planning to install synthetic turf forthe field surface, as well as a new typeof lighting system that should reducespill-over off the field, new fencingand increased parking capacity.

The council recently approvedanother $300,000 to turf Sid FayField in addition to Houlihan.

The synthetic turf that will be in-stalled for this project is designed bySportexe, a company that has de-signed turf systems for the New Or-leans Saints and the Baltimore Ravensfootball teams. The infill for the fieldwill be made of rubber cushioning tosupport the playing surface.

Ground has been broken on theproject, which is scheduled to be com-

pleted by September, in time for thefall soccer season.

Kehler Stadium is also on schedulefor use in the fall, with a plannedsubstantial completion date of Au-gust 26. Kehler, home to WestfieldHigh School’s football and track andfield programs, will have a new trackand synthetic turf field installed.

The field, designed by Field Turf,will utilize a combination rubber andsand infill. The contractor for theproject is Flanagan’s Contracting, Inc.of Hillsborough, and the bid for con-struction is $1,134,704.

The old track and field have beenremoved, and curbing and drain-age are being installed. Accordingto Robert Berman, secretary andbusiness administrator for theBoard of Education, the syntheticturf material should arrive at theend of this week.

“Fortunately, the weather has beencooperating,” said Mr. Berman. “It’sbeen raining at all the right times; tokeep dust from rising and not get inthe way of work.”

DON’T CRY FOR ME…Town Crier Sam McCauley enthralled the audiencewith tales of yesteryear last Thursday at the Independence Day Celebration andConcert with the Westfield Community Band.

Business Associations Focus onMembership, Web & Consumers

By CASSIE LOand MICHELLE KUPPERSMITH

Specially Written for The Westfield Leader

Editor’s Note: The Westfield Leadermet with area leaders of downtownbusiness groups last week to reporton their goals and challenges. HansWinberg, new chairman of theWestfield Area Chamber of Com-

merce; president Lisa Mohn and JefStein of the Scotch Plains Businessand Professional Association(SPBPA); and president PeterChemidlin of the Fanwood Businessand Professional Association (FBPA)and were interviewed.

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WF Chamber toShowcase Bus.

Hans Winberg was recently ap-pointed as the chairman of theWestfield Area Chamber of Com-merce (WACC). The WACC facili-tates commerce, program events andactivities that boost business for lo-cal merchants. The chamber hostsseveral major events in Westfield eachyear, including the Spring Fling, theFarmer’s Market and Festifall. Theseactivities draw consumers intoWestfield. The chamber covers mer-chants from Mountainside, Westfieldand Garwood, but its approximately320 members are from towns as faras Roselle, Elizabeth and Spring-field.

“There is a great deal of synergywhen chamber members work to-gether,” said Mr. Winberg.

The executive board members areVice Chairman Chris Kirkwood fromKirkwood and Gotchko, SecretaryMaria Fuentes from the Bank ofAmerica and Treasurer Neil Sullivanfrom Westfield Mortgage.

Other board members include War-ren Rorden from Burgdorf Realtors,Jubb Corbet from Legg Mason, JoannaMarsh from ELB Internet Services,Julianne Venezia from True & Associ-ates, Dr. Ted Schlosberg from the NewJersey Workshop for the Arts, RobertScalera from Theresa’s and the MojaveGrill, George Withers, Jr. from G-WizII autowash, Jim Estebrook, Esq. fromLindabury, McCormick & Estabrook,Hal Narotzky from Aberson, Narotzkyand White, Mary Rose Sherry from

Douglas Cosmetics and two liaisons,who recently have been Sherry Croninfrom the DWC and JoAnn Neylanfrom the Westfield Town Council.

The chamber has not previouslyworked closely with the Scotch Plainsand Fanwood Business Associations,but they work with the DowntownWestfield Corporation (DWC).

“They do nothing but good; there havebeen very visible improvements in townand the DWC deserves credit. The Cham-ber of Commerce should work hand inhand with the DWC, because we are notoverlapping organizations but we have anintersecting set of goals,” said Mr. Winberg.

Mr. Winberg explained that his twogoals for his one-year term as chairman areto develop and improve the website,westfieldchamber.com, and to produceWestfield Gift Cards.

Mr. Winberg hopes to showcase all ofthe small businesses and retailers inWestfield.

“A good way to do this is with anaccessible and friendly website,” saidMr. Winberg. The Westfield Gift Cardis something Mr. Winberg has beenworking on personally. Similar to theWestfield Gift Coin, this gift cardwould work at all participatingWestfield retailers. It is slated to bein stores by the fall.

Most importantly, Mr. Winbergwants Westfield residents to be moreaware of the Chamber of Commerceand what it does. He hopes that allmembers will be enthusiastic andproud. “I don’t think that the chair-man does all the work, or is the smart-est or most important. There is areally nice group of people on theboard, and my job is to make sure wehave fun and enjoy it as a bunch ofteam members,” said Mr. Winberg.

Mr. Winberg is the owner of Em-broidery! Baby on Quimby Street,which specializes in embroidery aswell as items for young children. Hestarted his first business six years ago

Ruling on Eminent DomainDraws Concern From Officials

By DEBORAH MADISONSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader

AREA — A deeply divided U.S.Supreme Court handed down a con-troversial ruling on June 23 that giveslocal governments widespread author-ity to exercise the power of eminentdomain. The five to four ruling per-mits towns to seize private property ofhomeowners and businesses and toturn the seized property over to privatedevelopers with the only requirementbeing that it promote development thatfosters the greater public good.

Traditionally, under the scarcely usedeminent domain law, a local governingbody could only seize properties forprojects that contributed to a clear,public use, such as roads, railroads,schools or hospitals or to revitalize

blighted areas. Private property wasnot seized for turning over to a privatedeveloper. This recent ruling, how-ever, seems to give local authoritiesunbridled rights to seize properties forany development that could generateany type of public benefit, such asincreased tax revenues or more jobs,even if the neighborhood is not blighted.This clears the way for eminent do-main to be implemented for the devel-opment of private projects such as ho-tels, shopping malls or apartment com-plexes, even if it incidentally benefitsprivate developers.

Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky,stated, “I have serious concerns aboutlocal government using eminent do-main as a tool to confiscate private landfor private development.”

The ruling came about as the resultof a lawsuit filed by Susan Kelo and ahandful of other Connecticut residentsagainst the town of New London, whencity officials initiated condemnationproceedings to make way for a hoteland office complex, after thehomeowners refused to sell.

In the majority opinion, as publishedon www.supremecourtus.gov, underKelo vs. New London, Justice JohnPaul Stevens said that the SupremeCourt upholds that the state statute iscorrect in ordering that the taking ofland, as a part of an economic develop-ment project is a “public use” and is inthe “public interest.” The court foundthat the phrases “public interest” and“public benefit” were too narrowlydefined and that “for the benefit of thepublic” could apply to privately owneddevelopments.

Even though the Fifth Amendmentrequires governing bodies to compen-sate property-owners a fair market valuefor their land, eminent domain is re-garded as a strong-arm maneuver be-cause it does not afford those propertyowners a choice in the matter. Realestate developers and governing bod-ies, on the other hand, view it as anegotiating tool to motivate reluctantproperty owners to sell, when thoseproperties stand in the way of new de-velopment projects.

Eminent domain has been imple-mented only a handful of times in themunicipalities of Westfield, Scotch Plains,Fanwood and Mountainside. In 1996,the Township of Scotch Plains acquired

Mrs. Walsh AppointedTo Westfield Council

Dr. Schmidt NamedHuman Resources Dir.

By DON WILLIAMSSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader

WESTFIELD – The Board ofEducation(BOE) last Wednesday nightapproved the appointment of Dr. LindaSchmidt to the newly created positionof director of human resources. Dr.Schmidt is retiring as K-12 social stud-ies supervisor to take the position.

In her new role, Dr. Schmidt, willtake on the duties of outgoing Assis-tant Superintendent of Human Re-sources Dr. Margaret Dolan. Dr. Dolanis Assistant Superintendent of Cur-riculum for the 2005-2006 school year.

According to Dr. Foley, the re-definition of the position as a directorwill save the district over $35,000and is part of the school budget cutsas negotiated with the town council.

The board went into a private ses-sion to approve the appointment ofMatthew Block, social studies teacherat Roosevelt Intermediate School(RIS), as assistant principal at EdisonIntermediate School (EIS), replacingInterim Assistant Principal RobertSanders effective June 30.

At last week’s meeting, the boardalso announced the retirement ofWestfield High School (WHS) Bi-ology Teacher Linda Pastir.

Mrs. Pastir is retiring after 31 yearsof teaching in Westfield. She taughtBiology I and II and the Gifted andTalented biology program for eighthgrade students. She was nominatedsix times for “Who’s Who AmongAmerican Teachers” and received theWHS Distinguished Teacher of theYear award.

“Linda is an amazing teacher. Iwish her all the best in retirement,”said Superintendent of Schools Dr.William Foley. Mrs. Pastir and herhusband, Mark, who is retiring fromteaching chemistry at WHS, will travelin Alaska this summer.

The BOE also brought up two neweighth grade electives that will beimplemented next year. The courses,inspired by the intermediate schoolGifted and Talented Program’s cur-riculum, are Mock Trial debate andScience Olympiad.

The Mock Trial class will developstudents’ debate skills and serve aspractice for the Mock Trial Team atWHS, while the Science Olympiadwill involve group challenges andlabs, culminating in a district-wideScience Olympiad and the possibilityof sending teams to state and nationallevel Science Olympiads.

BOE member Beth Cassie pointed outthat although the two courses are inspiredby the Gifted and Talented program, theyare open to all eighth grade students.

Resident and youth baseball coachJohn Githens asked the BOE ifprogress was being made in remedy-ing a situation where foul balls fromthe varsity baseball field behind EISwere damaging neighbors’ property.At this point, all games scheduledthis summer for the field will be movedto either the junior varsity field (alsobehind EIS) or the field behind RIS.

Board Secretary and Business Ad-ministrator Robert Berman told theBOE that he had been consideringinstalling a 30-foot-high series ofposts and nets, similar to those usedat a driving range, behind the firstbaseline to hold back wide foul balls.Installing a larger backstop was alsoconsidered, but this would not solvethe problem, except in the area be-hind home plate.

BOE member Richard Solomonwas concerned that the problem hasbeen discussed on and off for monthsand no action has yet been taken.

“I think this is a problem,” he said.“We’ve committed to a field (for useby summer baseball leagues), andnow we can’t let them use it.”

Mr. Solomon is especially con-cerned because the BOE agrees thatthe other school-owned fields are inconsiderably worse shape than thevarsity field, which is unavailable.

Dr. Foley stressed the importanceof keeping the field’s neighbors safe.

“We’re not talking about one ortwo balls going over there,” he said.“We’re talking about over a dozen.”

Mr. Berman agreed to talk withengineer Ken Disko about a solutionto the problem and would check fieldconditions at the junior varsity field.

The BOE plans to meet during thesummer to award a bid for installa-tion of new lighting and sound sys-tems in the WHS auditorium. Theproject is funded by the bond thatpaid for construction of the WHSscience wing, which was completedin 2003.

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Benjamin Corbin for The Westfield LeaderA CAPTIVE AUDIENCE...Local residents sit back and enjoy Mayor Andrew Skibitsky’s patriotic speech duringintermaission at last Thursday’s Westfield Community Band concert in Mindowaskin Park.

Benjamin Corbin for The Westfield LeaderREWORK...The Clark Street area in Westfield for several blocks around the ‘Y’is undergoing revisions with ‘No Parking’ signs, painting and traffic cones.

Clark Street Gets ‘NoParking’ Rework

By MICHAEL POLLACKSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader

WESTFIELD – At the public meetingon Tuesday night, the Westfield TownCouncil voted Mrs. Darielle Walsh to fillthe Third Ward council seat vacated byAndrew Skibitsky, who was appointedmayor two weeks ago. Mayor Skibitskyreplaced then Mayor GregoryMcDermott, who moved toBernardsville.

The town council also heard parkingrecommendations from the advocacygroup, Westfielders Concerned aboutResponsible Development (WeCare).

In accordance with state law, WestfieldTown Republican Committee PresidentJon Bramnick presented the names ofthree candidates: (Darielle Walsh, FrankDougert and Dan Clifford) for thecouncil’s consideration to fill the va-cated council seat. By a vote of 6-0, thecouncil chose Darielle Walsh. FourthWard Councilman Jim Foerst and FirstWard Councilman Peter Echausse werenot in attendance.

“I would like to thank the members ofthe Town Council for selecting me toserve as the 3rd Ward representative onthe Town Council. I appreciate yourconfidence and faith in my abilities,”Councilman Walsh said.

“I would like to also recognize myfamily and thank them for their encour-agement, support and understanding ofthe time involved in public service,”Councilwoman Walsh said.

“We have raised our family and lived

in Westfield for 26 years and I have beenfortunate to have had the opportunity tobecome involved in a number of localorganizations”

Councilwoman Walsh has served onthe Board of Ed., Westfield ‘Y’, UnitedWay and Rotary. Mrs. Walsh, a candi-date for the council seat this November,stepped down recently from President ofthe Board of the Westfield ‘Y’ to acceptthe appointment to the interim seat onthe council.

WeCare presented recommendationsto the council intended to improve down-town parking. Spokesperson SharonStockwell acknowledged that thecouncil’s parking committee discussedits findings at a recent council meeting.“These are very positive steps and theyhave shown that by carefully examiningthe facts, and for a relatively small amountof money, more parking can be created,”she said.

She noted that the town parking com-mittee recommended converting LenoxAvenue by the post office heading east tobe one-way with angled parking. Also,the committee seeks to remove LenoxAvenue on other side (between Centraland North Avenues) and expand Lot 7(across from the post office). Further,combining adjacent Lots 1 and 8 (be-tween Prospect and Elm Streets respec-tively) is being considered.

WeCare suggested a plan, although notcreating any additional parking spots,would increase revenue to the town by

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By MICHAEL POLLACKSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader

WESTFIELD — On Tuesday,Westfield Town Administrator JimGildea told The Westfield Leader thatthe ‘Y’ requested parking cones, rumblestrips and yellow ‘no parking’ stripingon streets surrounding the WestfieldYMCA as safety precautions.

“We don’t need an ordinance for therumble strips,” Mr. Gildea said. “Tech-nically, no ordinance has passed on thestriping. This is in continuation with theproject from last year. An ordinance willbe passed in the coming weeks andresidents will be informed. The re-strip-ing, if you want to call it that, was donewith the ‘no parking’ lines as a packagerequested by the ‘Y.’”

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Community Ctr. Plans DrawLarge Crowd in Garwood

By ANNA GITHENSSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader

GARWOOD – Officials revealed lastThursday night that construction costs for aborough community center is now esti-mated to be between $1.7 and $1.9 million.

Plans call for a one-story building with abasketball court, game room, meeting room,gymnasium and 36-space parking lot.

Officials in April opted not to purchaseSt. Anne’s School due to the high costs ofupgrading the school, on top of the $1.8million appraisal estimate to purchase thebuilding.

The Community Center ConstructionCommittee also considered construction ofa new building at the Little League complexon Spruce Avenue and a new building be-hind the Garwood Department of PublicWorks.

The idea to construct a community centerto service the youth and seniors of Garwoodoriginally came about in 2000, according toBorough Attorney Robert Renaud. The costto build was estimated to be between$900,000 to $1 million at the time.

At that time, the cash available from abond ordinance and the sale of municipalland would have covered a good portion ofthe cost, officials said. However, the actualbid from a “good sampling of contractors”came in around $1.5 million, according toMr. Renaud, which was much higher thanthey had anticipated.

The committee estimated that it wouldrequire $987,000 to complete the project.These costs would include a gymnasium, abasement, air conditioning, furniture andfixtures.

The annual operating costs of the centerwould be approximately $100,000. On ahome assessed at $100,000, this wouldrepresent a property tax increase of roughly$100 based on a financing rate for averageannual debt service requirements of princi-pal and interest of 3.95 percent over 20years, officials explained.

The borough anticipates that a bond ordi-nance authorizing the issuance of debt wouldbe necessary in order to complete the con-struction.

An alternative proposal for the commu-nity center, the possible use of St. Anne’sSchool on Second Avenue, came about lastfall and has been considered by the boroughas an option.

According to Mayor McCarthy, a feasi-bility study was done and the building alonewas appraised at $1.8 million. It was deter-mined that the building needs a great deal ofwork and estimated costs to renovate thebuilding are about $1.5 million, accordingto Mr. Renaud.

Garwood resident Dan Flynn of MyrtleAvenue believes there should be a referen-dum for the project placed on the Novemberballot.

“There’s probably a real good chance atthis point that that’s what we are going to doto get the final word from our citizens,” saidMayor McCarthy. “The mayor and council’sposition is a neutral position.”

Many residents who attended lastThursday’s meeting were interested in ex-ploring and improving existing space andprograms in the borough as an alternative toconstructing a new building.

Resident Karen Rusin inquired about amulti-purpose room in Lincoln School andwhether or not the borough is utilizing theschool to its maximum capacity. ResidentDan Flynn said he would like to rent spacefrom St. Paul’s.

Many citizens promoted the new facilityas a way for kids to stay out of trouble. SusanMarr of Second Avenue said she wouldrather see her daughter “at a communitycenter than in front of a 7-11,” she said.

Kathy Phelps agreed, noting,“We need acommunity center to keep our kids safe.”

Mr. Matheson said that the Lincoln School

gym is over-utilized and agreed that a com-munity center represents a good alternativefor kids. “During the middle of the winter,there is no place for the kids to go other thanhere (the Lincoln gym).”

Anne Leonard of Myrtle Avenue spokeout for senior citizens who are content withthe current arrangement whereby seniorscan utilize the borough firehouse.

“I think the seniors are happy where theyare. They have the facilities to go where theywant to go,” she said.

Other seniors, however, feel that theborough’s firehouse, where seniors currentlymeet, is too small and they have out-grownthe building.

Borough Fire Chief Rich Bonfanti spokeout in support for the center, saying “We’retalking about $100 a year in tax increase,people spend more money on lottery ticketsand going out to dinner every week. Twodinners a year would pay for it.”

Resident Jack Sullivan is concerned aboutwhat will become of the St. Anne’s building.“We have one chance,” he said. “Why are wethinking so small? Why can’t St. Anne’sbecome town hall or the police depart-ment?” he asked.

Mayor McCarthy explained that itwould cost $100,000 just to bring in anoutside consultant to look at the 25,000square foot structure.

“Sometimes you have to pay a little moremoney to make progress in any event,” saidresident John Connolly.

Bruce Paterson of Willow Avenue sug-gested that volunteers could be brought in tohelp finish the building.

“I’m a licensed plumber. You want me todo plumbing, I’ll do plumbing,” he said,“I’m a volunteer and I love this community.”

William Nierstedt from the Garwood Plan-ning Board gave a list of alternative spacesavailable in the borough to house a commu-nity center. He does agree that the boroughneeds a new gymnasium and outdoor recre-ational facilities, such as a baseball andsoccer field.

“You can get another baseball and soccerfield over on the five acres that we own at theend of Myrtle,” he said. “We can put a newgymnasium on Washington School.”

Mr. Nierstedt also said that the County ofUnion offers grants.

“We can get $25,000 a year from Field ofDreams (grant),” he said, “We can providefor all that we do have within our existingfacilities.”

Mayor McCarthy said that the commu-nity center construction committee wouldreconvene and discuss the feedback receivedat the meeting.

“We may propose a referendum onNovember’s ballot,” he said.

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Anna Githens for The Westfield LeaderTALKING ABOUT IT...Garwood resident Jim Matheson expresses his supportof the Community Center Project at last Thursday night’s meeting.

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Business AssociationsReview 2005 Goals

with his wife, Vickie, and previouslyworked on Wall Street. He lives inWestfield with his family.

Scotch PlainsSeeks ExpansionJust a bit over a decade old, the

Scotch Plains Business and Profes-sional Association (SPBPA) is still go-ing strong, working to represent theestablishments of its district.

Born under the tutelage of Ray Par-don, currently of the ERA Suburb Re-alty Agency, the association is nowheaded by its third president, Lisa Mohn,owner of Apple Blossom Flower Shopon Park Avenue.

In the past, the SPBPA has focusedmainly upon planning events such asthe car show, craft and street fair, butdue to a drop in membership, the grouphas re-centered its efforts upon draw-ing new members and creating a greatersense of community amongst ScotchPlains businesses. Generally, as Ms.Mohn stated, the association wants to“bring more business into town.”

The group is not limited to mer-chants in the downtown area. Ms. Mohnexpressed that she wanted to have ev-erybody involved, including proprietorswith businesses on Mountain Avenue,Route 22 and all other businesses inScotch Plains.

The association has been viewed attimes as being exclusive to Park Av-enue businesses, a notion that Ms. Mohnis working to dispel.

Right now the biggest challenge ofthe SPBPA “is trying to get peopledowntown to shop.” Geography hasproven to be a hard obstacle to over-come. Residents that live farther awayfrom downtown will at times stray fromlocal merchants, instead frequentingstores in Clark or Westfield, closer totheir homes.

Jef Stein, a board member and spe-cial events coordinator for the SPBPA,commented that if the town was willingto make geographical changes, such asmoving the municipal building and thefire house to create a quainter feel in thedowntown, more people might be en-couraged to spend the day walkingaround and perusing the stores.

Mr. Stein said the town and councilpeople “have to be amenable to makinga change” in order to increase foottraffic and business. In past years, hesaid, there were cooperative membersof the township council, but they werenever able to precipitate change thatwould have been beneficial to the down-town. He also believes that the plan tomake the downtown more accessiblecould still be feasible today.

Although Mohn doesn’t see theFanwood Professional Business Asso-ciation (FPBA) and the SPBPA merg-ing at any time soon, she is in favor ofworking together in order to plan eventsfor the towns, networking nights andother social activities.

Two steps that the SPBPA has takento recruit new members include send-ing out a newsletter and working on itswebsite. The newsletter, which is sentto all member businesses, other localmerchants and distributed in the down-town, lists upcoming events, happen-ings in the business community anddescriptions of select member busi-nesses.

Mr. Stein stated that the associationreceived a lot of positive feedback tothe newsletter. He hopes to expand it, aswell as add advertisers.

Mr. Stein asserted that the website isan especially useful tool, because itprovides an easy way to get acquaintedwith the town. The website,visitscotchplains.com, lists theassociation’s members, links them totheir customers online and chroniclesupcoming events. He was most con-cerned with customers lost to busi-nesses in Westfield or Clark, merelybecause there is poor advertisement onthe part of businesses in Scotch Plains.

The SPBPA is trying to increase itsinvolvement in the business commu-nity through its rebuilding phase.

Fanwood MakingGreat Strides

Since its inception five years ago, theFanwood Business and Professional

Association (FBPA) has taken greatstrides towards revitalizing the borough’sdowntown. Peter Chemidlin, who wasappointed president by the mayor in2000 and won the position in theassociation’s first elections this pastNovember, began working closely withlocal business owners in 2000 to creategoals and recruit members. The purposeof the association, in Chemidlin’s words,“is to provide a platform” for businessesto have a voice.

Today, the FBPA has a membership of43 businesses, with, Mr. Chemidlin prom-ised, more on the way. Most of the mem-bers operate in the downtown area ofFanwood, but the association is in theprocess of encouraging home-based busi-nesses to join as well.

Due to the FBPA’s efforts, it is now at itspeak activity. The board elections in No-vember established a structure that theassociation previously did not have.

Maya Kovalyov, a FBPA member andproprietor of the Internet Lounge, hascreated a website, www.fanwood.biz,which provides a listing of members andupdates about events, in addition to direc-tions and weather for Fanwood.

Mr. Chemidlin believes that the websiteis not only useful for consumers looking toacquaint themselves with Fanwood, butalso for merchants who might be inter-ested in joining the FBPA. Not only doesthe website provide more accessibility tothe merchants, it also offers free classifiedads.

The website has helped the FBPA toachieve one of its main objectives: to unifythe businesses in Fanwood and representtheir best interests to the local govern-ment. On that front, the group has beenvery successful. The borough govern-ment has been very receptive to the busi-ness owners’ needs, according to Mr.Chemidlin.

The recent approval for re-develop-ment of the 6.5 acre piece of land knownas the “Dean Oil” property on LaGrandeAvenue has proved to be very encourag-ing to the FBPA, as the main concern formost of the merchants is downtown revi-talization.

Every month the association meets atChelsea Assisted Living. On occasion, adifferent member will host a gathering.For the July meeting, the FBPA will bejoined by the Scotch Plains Business andProfessional Association (SPBPA) for anetworking event at the Sun Tavern inFanwood.

Mr. Chemidlin stated that the FBPAwants to work more closely with theSPBPA, for there are a group of busi-nesses that are members of both associa-tions. Although there have been commu-nication lapses in the past between the twoorganizations, they are working togetherto avoid such mishaps in the future.

The biggest item on the FBPA’s agendafor the upcoming year is to attract newmembers. Redevelopment will help thisobjective; more retail space in the down-town area provides opportunities for newbusinesses to move in and join the associa-tion. In the past, the FBPA had run intoproblems with recruiting members due tomisinformation about a perceived con-nection with the local government.

Mr. Chemidlin, who is the president ofFamily Investors Company, and Vice Presi-dent Dale Flowers of Scotchwood Florist,started a grassroots effort to introduce newbusinesses to the mission of the FBPA.

Recently, the FBPA sponsored the 4thAnnual Fanwood Street Fair on June 26,which was highly auspicious in the eyes ofMr. Chemidlin.

The eminence of the street fair wasgreatly helped by the fact that many mem-bers of the FBPA have been willing to helpin planning such events. In the future, theFBPA would like to coordinate CruiseNights on the southside of the Fanwoodtrain station to coincide with movie nightat La Grande Park on Tuesday nights.

An event of this sort would work toencourage businesses to stay open laterone night a week, attracting more custom-ers, Mr. Chemidlin noted.

The FBPA’s main focus is represent-ing the businesses of Fanwood andtheir best interests. Mr. Chemidlin wantsto “keep the excitement going” that hasbeen permeating the association as oflate and lead the businesses of Fanwooddown the right path.

the run-down Terry Lou Zoo througheminent domain, turning this parcel intoopen space to appease neighbors that didnot want the area over-developed.

The Town of Westfield held discus-sions to consider exercising their powerof eminent domain to acquire proper-ties along the South Avenue corridor tomake way for proposed parking decksand retail developments. The town de-cided, however, that it would not useeminent domain because of the ill-willits use would generate, according toPlanning Board Vice Chairman RobertNewell.

And the dreaded specter of eminentdomain was staunchly opposed by busi-ness owners in Fanwood and ScotchPlains when it was rumored thatFanwood’s first Downtown Redevel-opment Plan and the Scotch Plain’sproposed special improvement Dis-trict might implement its use. In bothcases, municipal officials had to reas-sure local business owners that emi-nent domain would not be imposed ontheir properties, in order to overcometheir objections to proposed plans.

Spokesman for the Union CountyFreeholders, Sebastian D’Elia, told TheWestfield Leader that the freeholdershave never used eminent domain toacquire property.

“When we do develop, we purchaseproperties through the Open SpaceTrust Fund. We don’t really use emi-nent domain,” Mr. D’Elia said.

Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Markstold The Leader, “As a citizen, I havegreat concern about the broad powers

ErratumLast week’s story on the Westfield

Town Council conference meetingincorrectly stated that the parkingrate at the Watterson lot will remainat $48 per month. It should havesaid that the rate will stay at $30 permonth.

The story did not clarify the mean-ing of “Night Owl” parking, whichis overnight parking for downtownresidents whose apartment build-ings do not provide parking.

We regret any inconvenience thismay have caused.

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Emminent DomainConcerns Officials

government has through eminent do-main. As mayors, we have to be carefulhow we use it.”

Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr re-sponded that, “Eminent domain shouldalways be a last resort and should onlybe used in truly, blighted areas for thebetterment of the community.”

Mayor Mahr said that she does notforesee a need to have to use it inFanwood, pointing out that the Re-vised Downtown Redevelopment Planis working without it.

Mr. Newell said that in his opin-ion, the Supreme Court’s decisionfocuses on financial gain as justifica-tion.

“The decision was poorly crafted,”he commented.

“I think this ruling really over-steps the boundaries,” Chairman ofFanwood’s Planning and ZoningBoard of Adjustment GregoryCummings said.

Mayor Marks added, “I can under-stand how government could have aneed to use eminent domain to servethe public good, but this decision givespowers that are too broad. We have tobe responsible about how we use it.”

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, oneof the dissenting voters, stated in thecourt’s published ruling that “Thefallout from this decision will not berandom. The beneficiaries are likelyto be those citizens with dispropor-tionate influence and power in thepolitical process, including large cor-porations and development firms.”

Justice O’Connor continued, “Thespecter of condemnation hangs overall property. Economic developmenttakings seriously jeopardize the secu-rity of all private property ownership.”

“I hope we never see the abuse ofit,” Mayor Mahr commented.

Justice Stevens noted that statesand local governments couldn’t passlaws restricting condemnations. NewJersey statute, which supercedes thefederal ruling, restricts the use ofeminent domain to “truly blightedareas.” However, Mr. Cummingspointed out that the term “blighted”is too loosely defined.

According to Justice O’Connor, itcould be applied to any property that isnot generating top dollar tax revenues.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 11Luis Gomez, 29, of Elizabeth was ar-

rested at North Avenue and Charles Streetand charged with possession of under 50grams of suspected marijuana during amotor vehicle stop. He was released onhis own recognizance with a summons.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12Adam Jenkins, 18, of Cranford was

arrested at Dorian Road and Rahway Av-enue after a motor vehicle stop and chargedwith possession of less than 50 grams ofsuspected marijuana. He was released onhis own recognizance with a summons.

Marina Khaitova, 24, of Metuchen wasarrested and charged with driving whileintoxicated on North Avenue, West. Shewas released on her own recognizance toa responsible person.

Ronald Villa, 58, of Westfield was ar-rested on Dickson Drive on charges ofsimple assault and disorderly conductafter allegedly assaulting a male residentof Dickson Drive during a dispute. Thevictim was not injured, police said. Villawas released on his own recognizancewith a summons.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16Jack T. Hall, Jr., 42, of Westfield was

arrested at Central Avenue and East BroadStreet and charged with disorderly con-duct, obstructing the administration oflaw and other summonses. Hall allegedlybecame verbally abusive and threateningto a special police officer after the officeradvised him not to cross the street, andthen allegedly grabbed the officer’s arm.Hall was released with a summons.

Kasaidsme Barlow, 27, of Plainfieldwas arrested on South Avenue and chargedwith hindering apprehension for alleg-edly giving police a false name duringtheir investigation of a report on a suspi-cious person. Barlow also was wanted onan outstanding contempt of court warrantout of New Brunswick for $50. He wasreleased on a summons on the Westfieldcharge.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17Kaitlin Valla, 21, of Westfield was ar-

rested at Clark Street and Boulevard andcharged with driving while intoxicated.

She was released to a responsible adult.Judith Nicholson, 45, of Fanwood was

arrested at North Avenue and Elm Streetand charged with driving while intoxi-cated. She was released to a responsibleindividual.

Floyed Peterson, 19, and Martin Hester,19, both of Plainfield were arrested andcharged with possession of less than 50grams of suspected marijuana pursuant toa motor vehicle stop at East Broad andElm Streets. They were released on theirown recognizance with summonses.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18Tramaine Johnson, 27, of Newark

was arrested in the 200 block of Or-chard Street and charged with pos-session of less than 50 grams of sus-pected marijuana and hindering ap-prehension for allegedly giving po-lice a false date of birth. Johnson alsowas wanted on contempt of courtwarrants out of Jersey City andRahway, for a total of $600, for whichhe posted bail. He was released on hisown recognizance on the Westfieldcharge.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 James Harris, 52, of Union was

arrested during a motor vehicle stopat Central Avenue and SycamoreStreet and charged with hinderingapprehension for allegedly present-ing police with a British West Indiesinternational driver’s license bearinga false name. He was released with asummons.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25Jenna Davino, 22, of Westfield was

arrested at the intersection of HyslipAvenue and Dorian Road and chargedwith possession of less than 50 gramsof suspected marijuana and posses-sion of drug paraphernalia. She wasreleased on her own recognizancewith a summons.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26Tyler A. Locke, 23, of Scotch Plains

was arrested and charged with driv-ing while intoxicated at Central Av-enue and Dakota Street. He was re-leased to a responsible individual.

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WeCare said that the details are on theweb, wecarewestfield.com.

Jim Baker of WeCare provided concep-tual economics for their proposed plan. “Ifeel this a great opportunity for the town,”Mr. Baker said. “It’s a slam dunk.”

In response to WeCare’s comments, ThirdWard Councilman Mark Ciarrocca thankedthe group for “what they brought to thetable.” He explained that the current park-ing situation would be fixed, but main-tained that it is a “living document,” whereby,the town would “update the parking tomake it more flexible and more efficient. Iwant shoppers in lots 1 and 8 with a paystation and options for long-term parking.

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Ruling on Eminent DomainDraws Concern From Officials

By DEBORAH MADISONSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

AREA — A deeply divided U.S.Supreme Court handed down a con-troversial ruling on June 23 that giveslocal governments widespread author-ity to exercise the power of eminentdomain. The five to four ruling per-mits towns to seize private propertyof homeowners and businesses and toturn the seized property over to pri-vate developers with the only require-ment being that it promote develop-

ment that fosters the greater publicgood.

Traditionally, under the scarcelyused eminent domain law, a localgoverning body could only seize prop-erties for projects that contributed toa clear, public use, such as roads,railroads, schools or hospitals or torevitalize blighted areas. Private prop-erty was not seized for turning over toa private developer. This recent rul-ing, however, seems to give localauthorities unbridled rights to seize

properties for any development thatcould generate any type of publicbenefit, such as increased tax rev-enues or more jobs, even if the neigh-borhood is not blighted. This clearsthe way for eminent domain to beimplemented for the development ofprivate projects such as hotels, shop-ping malls or apartment complexes,even if it incidentally benefits privatedevelopers.

Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky,stated, “I have serious concerns aboutlocal government using eminent do-main as a tool to confiscate privateland for private development.”

The ruling came about as the resultof a lawsuit filed by Susan Kelo anda handful of other Connecticut resi-dents against the town of New Lon-don, when city officials initiated con-demnation proceedings to make wayfor a hotel and office complex, afterthe homeowners refused to sell.

In the majority opinion, as pub-lished on www.supremecourtus.gov,under Kelo vs. New London, JusticeJohn Paul Stevens said that the Su-preme Court upholds that the statestatute is correct in ordering that thetaking of land, as a part of an eco-nomic development project is a “pub-lic use” and is in the “public interest.”The court found that the phrases “pub-lic interest” and “public benefit” weretoo narrowly defined and that “for thebenefit of the public” could apply toprivately owned developments.

Even though the Fifth Amendmentrequires governing bodies to com-pensate property-owners a fair mar-ket value for their land, eminent do-main is regarded as a strong-armmaneuver because it does not affordthose property owners a choice in thematter. Real estate developers andgoverning bodies, on the other hand,view it as a negotiating tool to moti-vate reluctant property owners to sell,when those properties stand in theway of new development projects.

Eminent domain has been imple-mented only a handful of times in themunicipalities of Westfield, ScotchPlains, Fanwood and Mountainside.In 1996, the Township of ScotchPlains acquired the run-down TerryLou Zoo through eminent domain,turning this parcel into open space toappease neighbors that did not wantthe area over-developed. The Townof Westfield held discussions to con-sider exercising their power of emi-nent domain to acquire propertiesalong the South Avenue corridor tomake way for proposed parking decksand retail developments. The towndecided, however, that it would notuse eminent domain because of theill-will its use would generate, ac-cording to Planning Board Vice Chair-man Robert Newell.

And the dreaded specter of eminentdomain was staunchly opposed by busi-ness owners in Fanwood and Scotch Plainswhen it was rumored that Fanwood’s firstDowntown Redevelopment Plan and theScotch Plain’s proposed special improve-ment District might implement its use. Inboth cases, municipal officials had toreassure local business owners that emi-nent domain would not be imposed ontheir properties, in order to overcometheir objections to proposed plans.

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SPF BOE Announces ResignationOf Lance Porter As of August 1

By SARAH MASELSpecially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times

SCOTCH PLAINS – The board ofeducation last Thursday night an-nounced the resignation of boardmember Lance Porter.

Elected in 1998 and re-elected in2001 and 2004, Mr.Porter served sevenyears on the board,and served as boardpresident for the2002-2003 and 2003-2004 terms. He hadbeen serving on theboard’s finance andcommunity relationscommittees. Mr. Por-ter explained that heis resigning due tonew demands in hisengineering job. Withthe closing of the Linden’s GeneralMotors plant, Porter landed a job atthe GM facility in Detroit, Mich.

While many board members andmembers of the public commentedon Mr. Porter’s impact on education,many of their remarks shared similar

themes, such as the importance of theMr. Porter family’s support, his calm-ness, and his sense of humor.

“To know him is to really respecthim,” said Mr. Russo. Mr. Porter’s resig-nation will be effective as of August 1.

In other business, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HighSchool(SPFHS) jun-iors Max Jones andAlex Bromley askedthe board the status oftheir request to makeice hockey a varsitysport at the high school.

“This is an issuethat has dominatedour last three policymeetings,” explainedboard Vice PresidentThomas Russo. Mr.Russo further noted

that a policy would be completed bythe end of August, which will setguidelines for sports team memberswho would like to play their particu-lar sport at SPFHS if a team is notalready established.

A decision specifically on the ice

hockey team, however, will be madeby the fall, Mr. Russo added.

The board also approved new text-books. K-12 Language Arts Super-visor Carol Senff discussed “Vocabu-lary for the College-Bound Student,”a vocabulary word textbook for tenthgraders, which she feels is condu-cive to more meaningful memoriza-tion as it includes units on root words.

Members of the SPFHS SocialStudies Department Diane Kelly andBrad Siegel suggested that historybooks be replaced at the fourth andfifth grade levels by “Horizons-Statesand Regions” and “Horizons-UnitedStates History,” respectively. Thenew texts boast an online forum forstudents, graphic organizers, sum-maries at the end of each section andinformation about multiculturalism.

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mar-garet Hayes presented reports on boththe fifth grade’s move from the el-ementary school to the middle school.

Dr. Hayes said the fifth grade transi-tion has been beneficial for students,as well as teachers who feel that thechange has yielded positive results.

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Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The TimesPOLICE AND QUICK CHEK COMING TOGETHER…Fanwood Police Ser-geant Tom Jedic, Scotch Plains Police Detective Sergeant Brian Donnelly, QuickChek manager Donna Kane and Lieutenant Steve Freedman opened up the publicsafety information booth at the Scotch Plains Quick Chek located at 1928Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains on June 28.

Police, Quick ChekUnveil Safety Booth

By FRED LECOMTESpecially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times

SCOTCH PLAINS- The FanwoodPolice Department, the Scotch PlainsPolice Department and the ScotchPlains Quick Chek on Westfield Av-enue joined in unveiling the Preven-tion Link safety booth on June 28.

According to Fanwood Police Ser-geant Tom Jedic, the program wasinitiated about one year ago in theFanwood Quick Chek because of con-cerns on having more of a policepresence, particularly during the over-night hours. Sgt. Jedic added, “Theconcept was to put in some type of aninformal police substation, howeverdue to limited floor space, a publicsafety information booth was intro-duced.”

The booth contains safety infor-mation pamphlets that cover a widearray of subjects from drug and alco-hol abuse for children to domesticviolence, firearm safety, pool safety,how to take care of senior services.

“It enables us to get the informa-tion out en-masse while it adds apolice presence,” said Sgt. Jedic. Henoted that the Fanwood and ScotchPlains police departments are look-ing to accomplish two things. One isto provide safety information topeople who normally would not walkinto police headquarters for help dueto the stigma of doing that. Secondly,it provides more of a police presence

within the community and the store.“We found that it curtails loitering;

it stops the idea of shoplifting, maybeeven robbery. When you see a policepresence or a police logo, you be-come aware that they going to bearound. It keeps people on their toeswhile it adds security. However, atthe same time, it gets the message outin the best way we know how,” saidSgt. Jedic.

Quick Chek manager Donna Kanewho first introduced “PreventionLink” when she was the manager atthe Fanwood Quick Chek store ex-plained that she wanted to duplicatethat effort to the people in ScotchPlains. “We have well over fifty dif-ferent free handouts within this storethat provide safety information re-lating to kids seat belts, fasteningyour kids in and other topics and I’mhoping it makes a difference.” saidKane.

Scotch Plains Detective BrianDonnelly added, “It’s a valuable partof our community policy in that weinteract with our citizens and the busi-nesses. Quick Chek is located in themiddle of our town business district.They do a high volume of businessand people can pick up valuable in-formation about recent crimes, drugsafety etc. Now, with this PreventionLinks program it enables us to go outand strengthen the communitythrough education.”

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Business Associations Focus onMembership, Web & Consumers

By CASSIE LOand MICHELLE KUPPERSMITH

Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times

Editor’s Note: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times met with area lead-ers of downtown business groupslast week to report on their goalsand challenges. Lisa Mohn, presi-dent and Jeff Stein of the ScotchPlains Business and ProfessionalAssociation (SPBPA); PeterChemidlin, president of theFanwood Business and ProfessionalAssociation (FBPA); and HansWinberg, chairman of the WestfieldArea Chamber of Commerce; wereinterviewed.

* * * * *AREA – Just a bit over a decade

old, the Scotch Plains Business andProfessional Association (SPBPA)is still going strong, working torepresent the establishments of itsdistrict.

Born under the tutelage of RayPardon, currently of the ERA Sub-urb Realty Agency, the associationis now headed by its third presi-dent, Lisa Mohn, owner of AppleBlossom Flower Shop on Park Av-enue.

In the past, the SPBPA has fo-cused mainly upon planning eventssuch as the car show, craft and streetfair, but due to a drop in member-ship, the group has re-centered itsefforts upon drawing new membersand creating a greater sense of com-munity amongst Scotch Plains busi-nesses. Generally, as Ms. Mohnstated, the association wants to“bring more business into town.”

The group is not limited to mer-chants in the downtown area. Ms.Mohn expressed that she wanted tohave everybody involved, includ-ing proprietors with businesses onMountain Avenue, Route 22 and allother businesses in Scotch Plains.

The association in recent yearshas been viewed at times as beingexclusive to Park Avenue busi-nesses, a notion that Ms. Mohn isworking to dispel.

Right now the biggest challengeof the SPBPA “is trying to getpeople downtown to shop.” Geog-raphy has proven to be a hard ob-stacle to overcome. Residents thatlive farther away from downtownwill at times stray from local mer-chants, instead frequenting storesin Clark or Westfield, closer to theirhomes.

Jef Stein, a board member andspecial events coordinator for theSPBPA, commented that if the townwas willing to make geographicalchanges, such as moving the mu-nicipal building and the fire houseto create a quainter feel in the down-town, more people might be en-couraged to spend the day walkingaround and perusing the stores.

Mr. Stein said the town and coun-cil people “have to be amenable tomaking a change” in order to in-crease foot traffic and business. Inpast years, he said, there were co-operative members of the townshipcouncil, but they were never able toprecipitate change that would havebeen beneficial to the downtown.He also believes that the plan tomake the downtown more acces-sible could still be feasible today.

Although Mohn doesn’t see theFanwood Professional Business As-sociation (FPBA) and the SPBPA

merging at any time soon, she is infavor of working together in orderto plan events for the towns, net-working nights and other socialactivities.

Two steps that the SPBPA hastaken to recruit new members in-clude sending out a newsletter andworking on its website. The news-letter, which is sent to all memberbusinesses, other local merchantsand distributed in the downtown,lists upcoming events, happeningsin the business community and de-scriptions of select member busi-nesses.

Mr. Stein stated that the associa-tion received a lot of feedback tothe newsletter. He hopes to expandit for subsequent editions, as wellas add advertisers.

Mr. Stein asserted that the websiteis an especially useful tool, becauseit provides an easy way to get ac-quainted with the town. Thewebsite, visitscotchplains.com,lists the association’s members,links them to their customers onlineand chronicles upcoming events.He was most concerned with cus-tomers lost to businesses inWestfield or Clark, merely becausethere is poor advertisement on the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TimesMAKE YOUR BID…Scotch Plains Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge auctions off excess property of the township on June 18,which brought in more than $8,000.

Rocco Building in FWUp For Sheriff Sale

By MEREDITH MANNINOSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

FANWOOD – The borough coun-cil addressed the apartments whereFanwood residents are living in squa-lor at Midway and Terrill Road. Stateinspectors have cited several viola-tions in the apartments above whatwas once Rocco’s Liquor Store.

The building is up for sheriff’ssale and the owner of the buildingwill be fined. Once the building issold, the state will go back in andre-inspect. Mayor Colleen Mahr andthe Council expressed their con-cern regarding the welfare of fami-lies that are living in such poorconditions.

“We’re concerned about the fami-lies that are living there and we’relooking to change the zoning to atype that will encourage redevelop-ment,” said Councilman JackMolenaar.

In other news, the council agreedto award bids for the proposedkitchen for the Forest Road Parkrecreation building and for theLeGrand Park tennis courts. Bothof these items have been on thetable for some time, so the fact thatthese resolutions were passed is sig-nificant in terms of the progress ofthe borough.

Borough Engineer Joseph Pryoraddressed the council regarding thestorm water ordinance, which willbe passed in April. “It’s going to bedifferent than what we’re used to,”he said.

Usage of a town vehicle for thenew Director of Public Works wasanother topic of discussion. Coun-

cilwoman Donna Dolce initiatedconversation regarding usage of atown vehicle for the new PublicWorks Director to commute to workfrom his home, which is quite adistance west of the borough.

According to Town Clerk EleanorMcGovern, out of 12 municipalitiessurveyed, seven towns allow theiremployees to use the town vehicle.

After some discussion, the coun-cil agreed that it is appropriate forthe new Public Works Director, whowill replace Ray Manfra, to use thetown’s vehicle if bad weather islooming.

“I’m willing to make the compro-mise that if a snowstorm is forecasthe can take the vehicle,” said Ms.Dolce.

part of businesses in Scotch Plains.The SPBPA is trying to increase

its involvement in the business com-munity, working through its rebuild-ing phase.

Fanwood MakingGreat Strides

Since its inception five years ago,the Fanwood Business and Profes-sional Association (FBPA) hastaken great strides towards revital-izing the borough’s downtown. Pe-ter Chemidlin, who was appointedpresident by the mayor in 2000 andwon the position in the association’sfirst elections this past November,began working closely with localbusiness owners in 2000 to creategoals and recruit members. Thepurpose of the association, inChemidlin’s words, “is to provide aplatform” for businesses to have avoice.

Today, the FBPA has a member-ship of 43 businesses, with, Mr.Chemidlin promised, more on theway. Most of the members operatein the downtown area of Fanwood,but the association is in the process

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New Officers InstalledIn F-SP Rotary Club

ROTARY OFFICERS NAMED…New officers were installed in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club on June 29. Pictured, from left to right, are: KarinDreixler, the new Treasurer; newly appointed President Dwight Leeper; DeniseHughes, the new Vice President, and former District Governor Adrienne Bzura.Ray Pardon, not pictured, has been named as the club’s new Secretary.

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SP Clean-Up ProgramWent ‘Extremely Well’

By FRED ROSSISpecially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times

SCOTCH PLAINS — Initial as-sessments of Scotch Plains’ revampedspring clean-up program, whichended last week, were upbeat, withfew problems encountered and a sharpdecrease in the amount of householditems collected.

“My initial reaction is that it wentextremely well,” Public PropertyDirector Walter DiNizo told TheTimes last Friday, the last day ofthe program, which was switchedthis spring to a user fee-based sys-tem in which residents wishing todispose of large household itemshad to purchase a permit in order todo so.

“All residents were very coopera-tive,” Mr. DiNizo said, adding that heheard no criticism from township resi-dents. “They understood what wewere facing in terms of costs and lackof bidders.” He said very few prob-lems were encountered. “I could prob-ably count them on my hand,” hesaid.

The Township Council, con-cerned about the ever-increasingcosts of a township-wide programin recent years, approved the newsystem earlier this year, and at a

recent council meeting, memberssaid they had heard no complaintsfrom residents as the program movedforward during June.

The new permit system, which al-lowed residents to put out up to 750pounds of household items for col-lection, also seems to have resulted ina sharp decrease in the amount ofitems picked up by Midco Waste Sys-tems. Mr. DiNizo said that 290 tonsof waste had been collected from thefirst two of four township sections inthe first half of June. Last year, henoted, 1,800 tons were collected forthe entire township.

Slightly less than 2,000 permits,each costing $60, were issued by Mr.DiNizo’s office. He said one issuethat will have to be addressed nextyear is the number of latecomers seek-ing a permit.

“We did not specify any cutoffdate [for purchasing a permit],” hesaid. “We’ll have to do that nextyear.”

Township Manager Thomas Atkinstold the council last month that aformal report on the pick-up programwill be submitted during the summer,and he expects members of the gov-erning body to discuss the first yearof the revamped program in the fall.

Marks to Wait In PushingFor Property Tax Reform

By FRED ROSSISpecially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times

SCOTCH PLAINS — With statelegislators nearing the start of theirsummer recess in advance of the fallelection campaign, Scotch PlainsMayor Martin Marks said last weekthat he doesn’t plan on making anynew push for property tax reformuntil after the November elections.

Earlier this month, during the prop-erty tax forum sponsored by TheWestfield Leader and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, the mayor asked fel-low panelists Linda Stender and JonBramnick, members of the State As-sembly from the 22nd and 21st Dis-tricts, respectively, to meet with himto craft bipartisan legislation on prop-erty tax reform.

At the Township Council’s meet-ing on June 28, the mayor said he hadnot followed up with Mrs. Stender orMr. Bramnick in the three weeks sincethe June 5 forum.

“I don’t know if now is the mostappropriate time to do so,” he said,

noting that after state legislators takefinal action on the state budget, theywill be in recess until September,when the fall campaign gets under-way.

“I can’t picture it (a meeting) tak-ing place during a lame duck sessionin the fall,” Mayor Marks said, add-ing that he prefers not to hold anyserious discussions during what hecalled “the silly season” of the fallcampaign.

But, he said, “I certainly plan tofollow up” once the election is over.He said formulating legislation willtake some time, and then effortswill be required to get legislators assponsors and co-sponsors of anybill that might emerge from the dis-cussions.

Legislation to place a referendumon the November ballot asking voterswhether they favored a constitutionalconvention to address property taxreform was approved in May by theAssembly, but floundered in the StateSenate.

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Emminent DomainWorries Officials

holders, Sebastian D’elia, told TheWestfield Leader that the freeholdershave never used eminent domain toacquire property.

“When we do develop, we purchaseproperties through the Open SpaceTrust Fund. We don’t really use emi-nent domain,” Mr. D’elia said.

Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Markstold The Leader, “As a citizen, I havegreat concern about the broad powersgovernment has through eminent do-main. As Mayors, we have to be care-ful how we use it.”

Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr re-sponded that, “Eminent domainshould always be a last resort andshould only be used in truly, blightedareas for the betterment of the com-munity.”

Mayor Mahr said that she does notforesee a need to have to use it inFanwood pointing out that the Re-vised Downtown Redevelopment Planis working without it.

Mr. Newell said that in his opinion,the Supreme Court’s decision focuseson financial gain as justification.

“The decision was poorly crafted,”he commented.

“I think this ruling really overstepsthe boundaries,” Chairman ofFanwood’s Planning and ZoningBoard of Adjustment GregoryCummings said.

Mayor Marks added, “I can under-stand how government could have aneed to use eminent domain to servethe public good, but this decision givespowers that are too broad. We have tobe responsible about how we use it.”

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, one

of the dissenting voters, stated in thecourt’s published ruling that “The fall-out from this decision will not berandom. The beneficiaries are likelyto be those citizens with dispropor-tionate influence and power in thepolitical process, including large cor-porations and development firms.”

Justice O’Connor continued, say-ing, “The specter of condemnationhangs over all property. Economicdevelopment takings seriously jeop-ardize the security of all private prop-erty ownership.”

“I hope we never see the abuse ofit,” Mayor Mahr commented.

Justice Stevens noted that statesand local governments cannot passlaws restricting condemnations. NewJersey statute, which supercedes thefederal ruling, restricts the use of emi-nent domain to “truly blighted areas.”However, Mr. Cummings pointed outthat the term “blighted” is too looselydefined.

According to Justice O’Connor, itcould be applied to any property thatis not generating top dollar tax rev-enues.

SCOTCH PLAINS – AdrienneBzura, former District Governor ofDistrict No. 7510, installed the newofficers of the Fanwood-Scotch PlainsRotary Club on June 29 at PantagisRenaissance restaurant in ScotchPlains.

Officers installed include KarinDreixler, Treasurer; Dwight Leeper,President, and Denise Hughes, VicePresident. Ray Pardon, the club’s newSecretary, was absent due to vacation.

All have been active in the Rotaryorganization for many years and are

well known in the community. Mr.Leeper is employed with MerrillLynch; Ms. Dreixler is Director ofthe Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA;Ms. Hughes is Vice President of Val-ley National Bank, and Mr. Pardonis a realtor with ERA.

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro-tary meets every Wednesday at noonat Pantagis Renaissance. Anyone in-terested in joining is invited to be aguest at an upcoming meeting. Formore information, please visitwww.fsprotary.org.

Glaucoma ScreeningsConducted at JCC

SCOTCH PLAINS – On June 15,Dr. Vincent McGlone of Millburnconducted a free glaucoma screeningfor senior citizen members of theJewish Community Center (JCC) ofCentral New Jersey, located at 1391Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.

Glaucoma is the leading cause ofpreventable blindness in the UnitedStates, but does not present any no-ticeable symptoms before a personexperiences vision loss.

Along with his staff, Dr. McGloneperformed tonometry as well as thelatest detection test for glaucomacalled GDx-VCC. This testing canidentify the actual site of any damagelong before the patient has experi-enced any vision loss by measuringthe retinal nerve fiber layer of the eye.

Dr. McGlone, President of NewJersey Contact Lenses. For more in-formation, please visitwww.njcontactlens.co m.

The JCC offers a three-day perweek social program for senior adults.For more information, please call NanStatton at (908) 889-8800, extensionno. 207.

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Art Lieberman AcceptedTo Federal Mediation PanelSCOTCH PLAINS – Art

Lieberman, Ph.D., a Scotch Plainsresident, has been accepted ontothe U.S. Equal Employment Op-portunity Commission’s (EEOC)mediation panel as part of its fed-eral Alternative Dispute ResolutionProgram.

Dr. Liebermanwas selected to thispanel of through acompetitive process.He will be mediat-ing workplace dis-crimination cases.

Dr. Liebermanmaintains a privatepractice, LiebermanMediation, in ScotchPlains, providing di-vorce and commer-cial mediation ser-vices for 11 years.He received a Ph.D.in Business Admin-istration in 1977,and has trained in mediationthrough Seton Hall Law School andthe Institute for Dispute Resolu-tion. He is accredited by the NewJersey Association of ProfessionalMediators and is Practitioner Mem-ber of the Association for ConflictResolution (previously the Acad-emy of Family Mediators).

He has been appointed by the

New Jersey Judiciary to the media-tion panels for Civil and FamilyLaw Cases. He also is a mediatormentor for applicants to the Ad-ministrative Office of the Courtsstatewide civil mediation programand is serving as a mediator for themunicipal courts of Union County.

A strong advocateof mediation, Dr.Lieberman explains,“Both parties in me-diation feel safe andempowered to nego-tiate efficiently andeffectively. They arenot entangled in le-galities, but insteadcan more freely ex-press their ownneeds and are morewilling to considerthe needs of the otherparty. When an issueis litigated, the par-ties vie for position

in a win/lose game. But, in media-tion, the parties work together withthe mediator to find solutions thatsatisfy both of them.”

Lieberman’s office is located at2350 South Avenue in ScotchPlains. To learn more about media-tion, please call Art Lieberman at(908) 654-4404 or visit his website,www.FairDivorce.com.

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Willie Wilson Baseball Camp, Forboys and girls ages 10 to 16. Thiscamp will be held August 15 to 19from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farley Park.The cost is $250 per person. Detailswill follow.

Summer Parks, ages six to 12, 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Fri-day, July 5 to August 12. This programis for Scotch Plains and Fanwoodresidents. The six-week program fea-tures games, contests and weekly trips,as well as arts and crafts. Parents canchoose either the Brookside or GreenForest Parks for their children. Theprogram is supervised by mostly col-lege students experienced in super-vising children. The registration fee is$50 per child.

Small Fry Program, ages three tofive. Registration for this program,which began April 16, is $40 be-fore Thursday, June 16, and $50after this date. The program canonly accommodate 25 youngsters.The program includes arts andcrafts as well as active and passiveactivities.

MARACAS Summer Spanish Camp,for children aged four to eight, 9 to 11a.m., Monday through Friday, June27 to July 1 or July 18 to July 22, atthe Scotch Hills Country Club. Tu-ition for the camp is $150 per childand includes all materials and sup-plies. Call Amanda Seewald at (908)447-8447 for more information.

Youth Tennis Team, ages 10 to 17,Monday through Friday, June 28 toAugust 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., at theKramer Manor Park Tennis Courts.The team will play matches with otherteams in the area who are members ofthe New Jersey Town Tennis League.Players are eligible to compete in the

state tournament. The fee for this pro-gram is $15 per person which includesa T-shirt. Registrationthrough Thurs-day, June 23.

Basketball Skills & Drills, for chil-dren entering kindergarten throughsecond grades. Ken Miller will againteach the skills of basketball to begin-ners as well as more experienced play-ers. The program, to be held at theKramer Manor basketball courts, willhave a maximum of 25 children. Theprogram will be held Thursdays, July7 through August 25, from 6 to 7p.m. Registration will be heldthrough Friday, June 24. The cost is$40 for Scotch Plains residents and$45 for non-residents. Girls/Boys Basketball, for childrenentering grades 3 through 6. KenMiller will teach skills to those whohave played ball and want to improvetheir skill level. The boys and girlswill be together in one group. Theprogram will be held at the KramerManor basketball courts on Thurs-days, July 7 through August 25, from7:15 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $40 forresidents and $45 for non-residents. Junior Golf Clinic, ages eight to 17.Bill McCluney, PGA Pro, will in-struct this summer’s clinic. The pro-gram is for all experience levels frombeginner to advanced. Golf will betaught at Jerseyland Park, unless oth-erwise indicated, on Mondays fromJuly 11 through August 15. Class sizeis limited. The cost is $50 for town-ship residents and $55 for non-residents. Youth Tennis Camp, ages five to 12,Kramer Manor Park Tennis Courts.Children will have a choice of threeweeks this summer. Registration isnow being accepted.

WF Chamber toShowcase Bus.

Hans Winberg was recently ap-pointed as the chairman of theWestfield Area Chamber of Com-merce (WACC). The WACC facili-tates commerce, program events andactivities that boost business for lo-cal merchants. The chamber hostsseveral major events in Westfield eachyear, including the Spring Fling, theFarmer’s Market and Festifall. Theseactivities draw consumers intoWestfield. The chamber covers mer-chants from Mountainside, Westfieldand Garwood, but its approximately320 members are from towns as faras Roselle, Elizabeth and Spring-field.

“There is a great deal of synergywhen chamber members work to-gether,” said Mr. Winberg.

The executive board members areVice Chairman Chris Kirkwood fromKirkwood and Gotchko, SecretaryMaria Fuentes from the Bank ofAmerica and Treasurer Neil Sullivanfrom Westfield Mortgage.

Other board members include War-ren Rorden from Burgdorf Realtors,Jubb Corbet from Legg Mason,Joanna Marsh from ELB InternetServices, Julianne Venezia from True& Associates, Dr. Ted Schlosbergfrom the New Jersey Workshop forthe Arts, Robert Scalera fromTheresa’s and the Mojave Grill,George Withers, Jr. from G-Wiz IIautowash, Jim Estebrook, Esq. fromLindabury, McCormick & Estabrook,Hal Narotzky from Aberson,Narotzky and White, Mary RoseSherry from Douglas Cosmetics andtwo liaisons, who recently have beenSherry Cronin from the DowntownWestfield Corporation (DWC) andJoAnn Neylan from the WestfieldTown Council.

The chamber has not previouslyworked closely with the Scotch Plainsand Fanwood Business Associations,but they work with the DowntownWestfield Corporation (DWC).

“They do nothing but good; therehave been very visible improvementsin town and the DWC deserves credit.The Chamber of Commerce shouldwork hand in hand with the DWC,because we are not overlapping or-ganizations but we have an intersect-ing set of goals,” said Mr. Winberg.

Mr. Winberg explained that his twogoals for his one-year term as chair-man are to develop and improve thewebsite, westfieldchamber.com, andto produce Westfield Gift Cards.

Mr. Winberg hopes to showcase allof the small businesses and retailersin Westfield.

“A good way to do this is with anaccessible and friendly website,” saidMr. Winberg. The Westfield Gift Cardis something Mr. Winberg has beenworking on personally. Similar to theWestfield Gift Coin, this gift cardwould work at all participatingWestfield retailers. It is slated to bein stores by the fall.

Most importantly, Mr. Winbergwants Westfield residents to be moreaware of the Chamber of Commerceand what it does. He hopes that allmembers will be enthusiastic andproud. “I don’t think that the chair-man does all the work, or is thesmartest or most important. Thereis a really nice group of people onthe board, and my job is to makesure we have fun and enjoy it as abunch of team members,” said Mr.Winberg.

Mr. Winberg is the owner of Em-broidery Baby on Quimby Street,which specializes in embroidery aswell as items for young children. Hestarted his first business six yearsago with his wife, Vickie, and previ-ously worked on Wall Street. He livesin Westfield with his family.

of encouraging home-based busi-nesses to join as well.

Due to the FBPA’s efforts, it is nowat its peak activity. The board elec-tions in November established a struc-ture that the association previouslydid not have.

Maya Kovalyov, a FBPA memberand proprietor of the Internet Lounge,has created a new website,www.fanwood.biz, which provides alisting of members and updates aboutevents in addition to directions andweather for Fanwood.

Mr. Chemidlin believes that thewebsite is not only useful for con-sumers looking to acquaint them-selves with Fanwood, but also formerchants who might be interested injoining the FBPA. Not only does thewebsite provide more accessibility tothe merchants, it also offers free clas-sified ads.

The website has helped the FBPAto achieve one of its main objectives:to unify the businesses in Fanwoodand represent their best interests tothe local government. On that front,the group has been very successful.The borough government has beenvery receptive to the business ownersneeds, according to Mr. Chemidlin.

The recent approval for re-devel-opment of the 6.5 acre piece of landknown as the “Dean Oil” property onLaGrande Avenue has proved to bevery encouraging to the FBPA, as themain concern for most of the mer-chants is downtown revitalization.

Every month the association meetsat Chelsea Assisted Living, also amember. On occasion, a differentmember will host a gathering. For theJuly meeting, the FBPA will be joinedby the Scotch Plains Business andProfessional Association (SPBPA) fora networking event at the Sun Tavernin Fanwood.

Mr. Chemidlin stated that the FBPAwants to work more closely with theSPBPA, for there are a group of busi-nesses that are members of both asso-ciations. Although there have beencommunication lapses in the pastbetween the two organizations, theyare working together to avoid suchmishaps in the future.

The biggest item on the FBPA’sagenda for the upcoming year is toattract new members. Redevelopmentwill also help this objective; moreretail space in the downtown areaprovides more opportunities for newbusinesses to move in and join theassociation. In the past, the FBPA hadrun into problems with recruiting newmembers due to misinformation abouta perceived connection with the localgovernment.

Mr. Chemidlin, who is the presi-dent of Family Investors Company,and Vice President Dale Flowers ofScotchwood Florist, started agrassroots effort to introduce newbusinesses to the mission of the FBPA.

Recently, the FBPA sponsored the4th Annual Fanwood Street Fair onJune 26, which was highly auspi-cious in the eyes of Mr. Chemidlin.

The eminence of the street fairwas greatly helped by the fact thatmany members of the FBPA havebeen willing to help in planningsuch events. In the future, the FBPAwould like to coordinate CruiseNights on the southside of theFanwood train station to coincidewith movie night at La Grande Parkon Tuesday nights.

An event of this sort would work toencourage businesses to stay openlater one night a week, attracting morecustomers, Mr. Chemidlin noted.

The FBPA’s main focus is repre-senting the businesses of Fanwoodand their best interests. Mr. Chemidlinwants to “keep the excitement going”that has been permeating the associa-tion as of late and lead the businessesof Fanwood down the right path.

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Commissioner Defends SewerAuthority Stipend Increase

By CASSIE LOSpecially Written for The Leader And The Times

FANWOOD – Commissioners ofthe Plainfield Area Regional SewerAuthority (PARSA) recently voted toincrease their stipend from $2,000 to$2,500 per year. Fanwood Commis-sioner and Former Mayor Louis Jungsaid last week that he wholly sup-ported the raise and will be describ-ing the necessity of it at FanwoodBorough Council’s agenda meetingon Tuesday, August 2.

PARSA, originally known as thePlainfield Joint Meeting (PJM), in-cluded Plainfield, South Plainfieldand North Plainfield as executivemembers, but on February 1, 1996,the group became PARSA and com-missioners from Scotch Plains,Fanwood, Watchung, Dunellen andGreenbrook were admitted to the ex-ecutive board.

PARSA also represents a smallportion of Bridgewater, but it is nota substantial portion and thereforeis not represented on the executiveboard.

PARSA serves as a sewage collec-tion system that spans 28 milesthroughout the eight towns, whichare equal partners in the organiza-tion. PARSA sends the raw sewage toother places, mainly MiddlesexCounty, to be treated and disposed of.

Each of the eight towns has acommissioner that works withPARSA to improve the sewer sys-tems. Commissioners serve termsof five years before they have to bereelected.

According to Commissioner Jung,six of the eight commissioners arefrom the original 1996 board, andonly he and the North Plainfield rep-resentative are new members.

Commissioner Jung was origi-nally one of two alternates for theFanwood commissioner, but he wasinvolved in the original plan forPARSA.

He said he voted in favor of theraise in the stipend because of thededication the commissioners haveto the authority.

“It is a viable, well run organiza-tion,” said Mr. Jung.

PARSA Director Robert Villeewill accompany Mr. Jung inFanwood at the agenda meeting inAugust.

“I think there were some valid ques-tions raised by the council regardingthe lack of information about theraises,” said Fanwood Mayor Col-leen Mahr. “Commissioner Jung com-ing in August is good, because it willhelp us understand the increases,which are coming from taxpayer’sdollars.”

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WESTFIELD – The “Sweet SoundsDowntown” Jazz Festival, sponsoredby the Downtown Westfield Corpo-ration (DWC), is in the second weekof its ninth annual season in down-town Westfield.

The performances will take placeon sidewalks and street corners everyTuesday in July and August from 7 to9 p.m. Rain dates will be the followingWednesday evenings at the same time.

The Sweet Sounds Downtown JazzFestival scheduled for Tuesday, July12, includes performances by RonKraemer and the Hurricanes, CarrieJackson, Alfred Patterson Trio andDavid Aaron Quartet.

Courtney Nemec, Events Coordi-

nator, said, “This week’s lineup in-cludes groups who have been verypopular in previous years. We arepleased to have them back.”

While enjoying the musical perfor-mances of “Sweet Sounds Down-town,” attendees may dine atWestfield’s restaurants, shop and strollthrough the town.

For more information aboutWestfield and other downtown events,please call the DWC at (908) 789-9444 for a Destination Westfield bro-chure that includes shopping, diningand service directories plus a 2005events calendar. A jazz brochure isalso available. Please seeWestfieldToday.com for details.

Don Williams and Paul Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The TimesMAKING PLANS...Area leaders of downton business organizations discuss plns for the year with The Leader/Times last week. See story on page 1. Pictured above,from left to right, are: Peter Chemidlin, president of the Fanwood Business & Professional Association; Suzette Stalker of The Leader/Times; Hans Winberg, newchairman of the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce; and Jef Stein and president Lisa Mohn of the Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association.

‘Sweet Sounds’ Jazz FestivalContinues in Westfield

Westfield Chamber ElectsNew Officers for Year

WESTFIELD – The Board of Di-rectors for the Westfield Area Cham-ber of Commerce (WACC), the vol-unteer business advocacy group,unanimously elected its officers forthe coming year at its June meeting.Hans Winberg, ChristopherKirkwood, Neil Sullivan and MariaFuentes were elected to serve one-year terms from July 1, 2005 to June30, 2006.

Mr. Winberg, proprietor of Em-broidery Baby, has been named chair-man. He has been a resident ofWestfield with his wife, Vickie andtheir three children since 1996. Atthat time, Mr. Winberg served as Di-rector of Marketing at AmericanBanker Newsletters, a Division ofThomson Financial. The Winbergsopened their store, Mother and BabyCo., on Quimby Street in 2000. Thestore recently changed its name toEmbroidery Baby and now offers awide selection of baby items, manyof which can be personalized in-house. Mr. Winberg joined the WACCboard in January 2004.

Christopher Kirkwood was electedVice Chairman. Mr. Kirkwood is apartner in the Westfield law firm,Kirkwood & Gachko, LLP. He prac-tices insurance and commercial liti-gation plus real estate. Mr. Kirkwoodjoined the WACC board in January2005.

Neil Sullivan was re-elected as trea-surer. Mr. Sullivan has been with the

board since June 2003. Mr. Sullivanis President of Westfield Mortgage, aprovider of residential and commer-cial mortgages in the Westfieldarea. He holds both his BA and MBAfrom Duke University. Mr. Sullivan,his wife, Susan, and their two chil-dren reside in Westfield.

Maria Fuentes will continue to serveas secretary. Ms. Fuentes is the BranchOperations Manager for Bank ofAmerica at Elm Street in Westfield.A native of Westfield, Maria residesin Clark with her three daughters.She has served on the WACC boardsince October 2003.

The Chamber added three new di-rectors to its board: Gary Goodman,Mary Rose Sherry and Hal Narotzky.

Mr. Goodman is a principal ofGoodman Realty, which owns andmanages properties in Cranford andWestfield. He is President of the Boardof the Cerebral Palsy League and amember of the Cranford Rotary.

Mr. Narotzky is CEO of AbersonNarotzky & White Inc., a promo-tional products supplier. He has a BSdegree from Northern Michigan Uni-versity majoring in communications,broadcasting and marketing. He livesin Westfield with wife Shelly andchildren Natalie and Max.

Ms. Sherry has been the managerfor Douglas Cosmetics since it openedin 2000. Ms. Sherry has worked fornearly 30 years in Westfield, includ-ing 11 years at Lord & Taylor.

SCOTCH PLAINS — Legislationdesigned to inhibit the production ofCrystal meth from common coldmedicines containing pseudoephe-drine, ephedrine and phenylpropano-lamine was signed into law by Gover-nor Richard Codey.

“Over-the-counter cold medica-tions can be used in a drug dealer’shome laboratory to produce metham-phetamines in the form of Crystalmeth, a drug that causes more dam-age to the brain than heroin or co-caine,” said Assemblywoman Stender.“Drug dealers now have an abun-dance supply of common cold rem-edies from grocery stores, conve-nience stores and pharmacies. By lim-iting the amount an individual canpurchase, we are crippling a drugdealer’s abuse of cold medicines.”

A-4035 would limit the purchaseof cold remedy packages in a singletransaction containing methamphet-amine manufacturing ingredients tono more then three packages, or anynumber that contains a total of ninegrams of potential meth producingingredients. Any person who buys orsells more than three packages ormore than a total of nine grams would

be guilty of a disorderly person’soffense, punishable by a fine up to$1,000 and/or up to six months in jail.

Furthermore, any retail store orpharmacy is required to contact locallaw enforcement officials if there isany loss of 30 grams or more of anydrug containing meth producing in-gredients, Assemblywoman stated.

In addition to its restrictions on coldmedications, A-4035 also criminalizes,under certain circumstances, the posses-sion of anhydrous ammonia, a precursorof methamphetamine production.

“The production of Crystal meth isnot only dangerous for users but alsofor our environment,” said Assem-blywoman Stender. “Every pound ofcrystal meth produced leaves behindfive pounds of toxic waste that isroutinely dumped into streams, fieldsand sewage systems. Often times,municipalities are left footing the billfor the clean-up of a crystal meth labwhere traces of meth can be found inthe air, in curtains, and in rugs. Chemi-cals are often dumped down sinksand toilets. More than any other drugaddiction, meth leaves behind a trail.It is vital that we prohibit the abuse ofproducts used to make Crystal meth.”

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DREAMS…A monument located by the South Avenue traffic circle in Westfieldhonoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembers the late civil rights leader’s lifeand legacy with the inscription entitled We Are Living The Dream: “Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr., 1929-1968. He dedicated his life to the ongoing struggle forracial, social and economic justice through passive resistance and non-violentaction. We find it fitting that Dr. King be paid lasting homage so that his life andwork may continue not only to inspire us today, but for generations to come. Ingrateful appreciation, we dedicate this monument on this 19th day of June 2005.His dream lives on.” Pictured above are members of the MLK, Jr. Association.

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Green Party CandidateAnnounces Campaign for Gov.AREA – Matt Thieke of Maple Shade

officially announced his New Jerseygubernatorial campaign as the candidateof the Green party. In a press release, Heoutlined a platform that focuses on taxreform, eliminating government corrup-tion and protecting the environment.

“On this Independence Day, I call uponthe people of New Jersey to join me insending a strong, clear message to the twomajor parties that have dominated ourstate for over a century: we are tired ofyour corruption, your empty rhetoric, andyour service to wealthy corporate con-tributors ahead of the public interest.”

Mr. Thieke said, “It’s time to thinkoutside the two-party ‘box’ and declareour independence from the two partiesthat are incapable of solving our prob-lems because they are part of thoseproblems.”

Mr. Thieke, who has served as Chair-man of the Burlington County Greens,criticized both Jon Corzine’s and DougForrester’s property tax plans as “inad-equate tinkering,” noting that neither ofthem would replace the current systemof school funding.

“Jon Corzine and Doug Forresterare arguing about who should get a taxrebate and how much the rebatesshould be. But both of them wouldkeep our reliance on property taxes inplace. The Green party and I believeit’s time to replace school propertytaxes with a progressive state incometax, which will bring fairer funding toschool districts statewide and give

relief to seniors and others whoseincomes can’t keep pace with risingproperty tax bills,” he said.

Mr. Thieke, 43, stated that the bestway to fight government corruption at alllevels is by enacting “Clean Elections”public campaign financing and elimi-nating the practice of “pay to play”. “If Iam elected,” he said, “we’ll have anAttorney General who is more like ChrisChristie and New York’s Eliot Spitzer.”

Over the next few months, he said hewould outline plans to: ban the use ofeminent domain for private develop-ment projects; cut air pollution andglobal warming by using clean sourcesof energy; conduct an independent au-dit of the state budget to cut waste; givesame-sex couples all the legal rights ofheterosexual couples; stop the loss offarms and open space to inappropriatedevelopment; make state governmentmore transparent and accountable.

“The Green party is built on values,”Mr. Thieke said, “such as grassrootsdemocracy, environmental protection,social justice and peace. Because ofthose values, Green party candidatesdo not accept corporate or PAC money.”

The Green party also will have As-sembly, Freeholder and mayoral can-didates on the ballot this November.

Mr. Thieke, a software analyst, hasbeen active in progressive politics for25 years and joined the Green party in2000. A New Jersey resident for mostof his life, he holds a degree in PoliticalScience from Rutgers University.

Reenactment Celebrates Battle ofSpringfield’s 225th Anniversary

By DON WILLIAMSSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

SPRINGFIELD – The air wasfilled with the sounds of shouting,bullets and cannons over the week-end of June 25 and 26 as volunteersreenacted the Battle of Springfieldon its 225th anniversary.

Onlookers from around the areagathered on the field behind JonathanDayton High School, where the re-enactors set up camp. As Britishredcoats, Prussians and Scots paradedacross the field against an approach-ing American force of Continentaltroops and non-uni-formed volunteers. Thesoldiers were portrayedby members of the Bri-gade of the AmericanRevolution, a nonprofithistorical association thathas been recreatingevents during the Revo-lutionary War since 1962.According to a pamphlethanded out at the event,the Brigade has over 2000 membersand has recreated historical militaryunits throughout the northeast andMidwest. Most soldiers at Spring-field were volunteers who had comedown from New England.

Narrating the event and provid-ing impassioned commentary wasGeorge C. Neumann of NorthAttleboro, Mass., dressed in fulluniform in the beating sun and re-citing rhetoric from memory. Mr.Neumann, an original member ofthe Brigade, has played the role ofRegiment Commander and evenNational Commander. “I truly en-joy reliving history,” Mr. Neumanntold The Westfield Leader and TheTimes. “This is why we have allcome here to Springfield, to fighton the same field where the battlewas fought 225 years ago.”

On June 23, 1780, British Gen. W.Knyphausen led 6000 men northwestfrom Staten Island to confront Gen.Washington’s forces, which wereheadquartered at Morristown. Gen.Knyphausen’s mission was to takethe Hobart Gap in the WatchungMountains, and eventually take con-trol of Morristown, quashing anyAmerican forces that stood in hisway. Washington had left Gen.

Nathaniel Greene and a force of 2000continental soldiers and militia menin the area. The forces met in Spring-field, where Greene’s troops held theBritish to a standstill for nearly 40minutes, until the Americans wereslowly pushed back to Morris Av-enue. Knyphausen and his men burnedand looted the town, leaving onlyfour structures standing, before theRev. James Caldwell, chaplain to theunit and circuit pastor to the Presby-terian Church in Westfield, encour-aged the troops to charge forward andforce a retreat of British Forces.

Henry Cook ofRandolph, Mass. por-trayed Rev. Caldwell,standing in black on thebattlefield with his mus-ket at the ready.

Mr. Neumann said of theBritish advance, “this is nota John Wayne charge; it isa moving wall.”

Fifteen Americans werekilled, and another 61 were

woundedin the struggle that killed orwounded 150 British soldiers. “If notfor this brave action on our soldiers’part, we would have no flag to fly nextweekend,” said Mr. Neumann.

At the end of the battle reenact-ment, women and children dressed inperiod garb emerged from the Ameri-can camp and greeted the triumphantsoldiers. Gen. Greene debriefed histroops; his last words to them were,“have a safe drive home.”

Don Williams for The Leader and The TimesSUPPORTING THE TROOPS...Women and children wore period cloth-ing in their roles at the Batle ofSpringfield’s reenactment on June 26.

Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The TimesFIRE!...Members of the NJ Militia fire a cannon at the approaching British forcesat the reenactment of the Battle of Springfield on June 26 behind Jonathan DaytonHigh School. The event was sponsored by the Brigade of the American Revolution.

7th Congressional District News

Representative Mike Ferguson

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last Thurs-day, the House of Representativesapproved a $66.9 billion package bya vote of 405-18 that targets fundingfor highway construction and othertransportation infrastructure - includ-ing $1.2 billion for Amtrak.

Amtrak, which is $4 billion in debt,had sought $2 billion in governmentsubsidies for next year. During delib-erations by the House, Rep. Fergusonsupported a funding ammendment toincrease Amtrak’s support from $550million to the current $1.2 billionlevel. Officials with Amtrak, the 34-year-old rail network, said that thefunding level originally proposed at$550 million would have crippled itsservices, particularly in the profit-able Northeast Corridor that runs fromBoston to Washington. A section ofthe Northeast Corridor runs throughthe 7th District, which includes theMetropark passenger station.

“Amtrak is critically important tothe economic vitality and transporta-tion needs of the Northeast Corridor,and the House bill ensures Amtrakcontinues to serve passengers in NewJersey and throughout the Northeast,”Ferguson said after the vote.

The House-approved legislationalso includes $37 billion in federalhighway aid; $37.5 billion for hous-ing programs, including a $765 mil-lion increase for Section 8 housing;$741 million for elderly housing; and$200 million for the National YouthAnti-Drug campaign and Drug-FreeCommunities program.

Dental Care ActIntroduced in House

Representative Mike Ferguson andHouse Democratic Whip Steny Hoyerof Maryland introduced legislation thatwould allow “medically necessary”dental care for seniors and the dis-abled to be covered under Medicare.

Amtrak Is Funded at 1.2 Bil.,$67 Bil. Total for Highway

The Medically Necessary DentalCare Act would expand the numberof dental care procedures that can becovered by Medicare. Under currentlaw, for example, Medicare coversdental extractions before head andneck radiation therapy, but does notcover similar dental treatment beforea kidney transplant or prosthetic heartvalve replacement.

Many Medicare beneficiariesundergoing treatment for certainserious medical conditions needto have oral infections removed toensure that their immune systemsare not compromised before theirphysicians can perform other pro-cedures.

The Ferguson-Hoyer legislationwould give patients and their phy-sicians more flexibility in ensur-ing every Medicare beneficiary re-ceives the most appropriate medi-cal care.

“Far too often Medicare benefi-ciaries find themselves in a situa-tion where dental problems eithercause other health problems or needto be addressed before another medi-cal procedure can be performed,”Representative Ferguson said. “Thisimportant legislation would ensurethat seniors receive the best, mostappropriate medical care and won’tbe denied medical care becauseMedicare doesn’t cover the relateddental care.”

The Medically Necessary DentalCare Act would provide clarity andconsistency by amending the So-cial Security Act to provide cover-age under Medicare Part B for medi-cally necessary dental care in con-junction with treatment of an indi-vidual with the following diagnoses:prosthetic heart valve replacementsurgery; cancer of the head or neck;Lymphoma; Leukemia; and organtransplantation.

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By Milt Faith, Executive DirectorYouth and Family Counseling Service

Couple Need Not Invite RelativesWho Disapprove of Wedding

A Questioning Reader Writes:My fiancée and I are planning tomarry early next year. “Mary” (dis-guised name) is nine years older thanme. My family, Mary’s family andour friends are loving and acceptingand wish us well. However, there aresome relatives who have been veryvocal about their criticisms. They have“whispered” that Mary is marrying aboy toy and that I need a motherfigure. We have a limited amount ofguests we can invite, so Mary and Idecided to exclude these disapprov-ing relatives. Our parents have mixedfeelings, afraid we will hurt the unin-vited. Your thoughts, please.

Answer: Since you have a limitednumber of guests to invite, why nothave the loving guests receive invita-tions. I see no reason to invite thosewho have voiced disapproval, who sitand analyze; they would prove to berejecting and sourpusses – which noone needs at a time of happy celebra-tion.

A Frustrated Mother Writes:How do you tell your 19-year-olddaughter that you can’t become asuccessful teacher, lawyer, nurse oranything unless you get a good edu-cation, do well, and remain moti-vated and dedicated. My daughterthinks she can get an associate degreeat a local college and then she will beable to work at anything. She hasalways been inpatient and wants quickresults.

Answer: She may have to learn thehard way that we can’t attain ourgoals immediately without work andsweat. Have her read this Chineseproverb which tells it all: “He whoclimbs a ladder must begin at the firststep!”

A Devastated Mother Writes: My

son was thrown out of college be-cause he admitted to using steroids.He is a freshman in a college out ofthis area, and was able to win anathletic scholarship (football), whichhelps us financially for two years.“Scott” (disguised name) is a goodyoung man who always felt he mightbecome a professional football player.He excelled in sports, unfortunately,at the expense of some of his othercourses and grades. His father was afootball star in college and alwayswanted Scott to follow in his foot-steps. I always disagreed, feeling Scottwanted to please his father and felt hehad to be number one. Scott is backhome now, and I don’t know where tobegin to help him move on. My hus-band read the riot act to Scott, andtold him how much he had disap-pointed him. I don’t feel that makingScott feel guilty is the way to resolveanything.

Answer: No! The way to resolvethis unfortunate situation is to getmedical and psychological help forScott. If your husband will not coop-erate, begin the process yourself.

Some of the additional issues to beraised and resolved include: 1) Yourhusband’s need to have Scott be theachieving star athlete. Did he pres-sure Scott to achieve at any cost? 2)Did Scott become involved with ste-roids in order to perform? When didit start? Was there too much pressureat college? Did the performance af-fect the scholarship? 3) Is it not time(it is!) to confront your feelings toyour husband and seek counseling tore-evaluate your roles and expecta-tions with Scott – and change some ofthem? Scott needs your support andassistance. Now is the time to instilllove and encouragement, not guilt!

Resident Hopes Proposed Cell TowerWill Not Be Placed Atop Firehouse

Westfield HS CreditedWith Grad’s SuccessWhat a wonderful record Evan J. Lee’s

graduation (June 23rd Westfield Leader)from Webb Institute, earning and win-ning four prestigious awards.

Evan attended Webb on a four-yearscholarship to this outstanding engineer-ing college.

Credit must be assigned to WestfieldHigh School for Evan’s background.

For students desirous of a four-yearscholarship in an outstanding engineer-ing college should apply to Webb Insti-tute, 298 Crescent Beach Road, GlenCove, NY 11542-1398.

Stephen DvorakWestfield

Reader Praises Lime’sExceptional Service

Hats off to Lime Restaurant! On Tues-day evening, June 28, my friends and Ihosted a birthday party at the Mexicanrestaurant, Lime, located on Elm Street inWestfield. The party was pulled togetheron very short notice in hopes of celebrat-ing a friend’s 50th birthday before every-one dispersed for the summer. Of course,the immediate challenge was to find avenue and create a party worthy of ourfriend as well as an atmosphere full of funand laughter for those invited.

I would like the citizens of Westfield toknow that Lime Restaurant not only ful-filled our wishes and rose to the occasionbut they provided us with delicious foodand very attentive service!

Thanks go to Catherine, Javir, Jorge,Miriam and Beto for helping us to createa festive evening our friend will neverforget. Ole!

Wendy HansenWestfield

Fanwood Resident Clarifies TermsOf Proposed NJT Shuttle Bus

With regard to the statement in theCaboose article (June 15 Times), “Threeyears ago, New Jersey Transit offered usa shuttle bus for free, but we would havelost tens of thousands of dollars over afew years just operating it”.

I would like to clarify that statement,since I proposed the shuttle to Fanwood/Scotch Plains and worked directly withNew Jersey Transit and the Fanwood/Scotch Plains Transportation Authorityto bring this opportunity to our commu-nity.

The shuttle bus was designed to createan opportunity for commuters to leavetheir cars at home, free up parking spacesat the train station for commuters, pro-vide incentives to home owners by in-creasing values because they were on theshuttle line, and be a positive influencefor a cleaner environment.

For example, Maplewood has had sev-eral shuttles operating successfully since1998. There are currently 25 towns withsuccessful shuttle programs. New JerseyTransit provides three years of initialstartup “seed” money for operations witha view toward the community to fundfuture operational costs and replacementvehicles. I also proposed applying for

501(c)(3) nonprofit status so that theTransportation Authority could captureFoundation’s Grants.

The shuttle is viewed as an investmentfor the community’s future. My specificproposal was to obtain local and regionaladvertising and grants from various trans-portation and redevelopment authorities,thus making it more cost effective. Addi-tionally, advertising would have provideda cash reserve for the replacement ofexisting shuttles.

My proposal would not have costFanwood-Scotch Plains one penny, letalone tens of thousands of dollars andwould have alleviated the “kiss and dropoffs” at the train station, illegal parkingbecause the train station parking lot isoversold and the parking shortfall in theredevelopment of our downtown.

Clayton PierceFanwood

Editor’s Note: The following letter alsowas sent to Betty List, Chairwoman of theWestfield Historic Preservation Commis-sion.

*****I’m writing to express my concern re-

garding Verizon’s wish to put a cell toweron our Westfield firehouse. Each timeI’ve read about this, I am just dismayed.

As a (nearly) lifelong resident and anartist, I am particularly fond of thefirehouse. I look at it all the time and indifferent light, and often think, “What a

beautiful painting that would be.”The color of the brick and the Italian-

influenced architecture are extraordinary.To me, it is a symbol of how just plainbeautiful the town of Westfield is andhow fortunate I am to live here.

I also want to thank you for all yourmany efforts to protect and preserve thebeauty and traditions of Westfield. Peoplelike you are a significant part of whatmake my hometown so great.

Nancy M. BossWestfield

Westfielder Retains Strong FeelingsAbout Permit Parking Fee Level

The Westfield Town Council’s FinancePolicy Committee has proposed a park-ing fee for the south side train station lotof $48 per month or $476 annually. As Iunderstand it, the committee looked toother comparable towns to determine whatthe parking fee should be.

I do not know the history behind thesetting of parking fees in Millburn,Ridgewood and Princeton, but I do knowthe history of the parking fees in thistown. It is indisputable that the parkingfees were raised from $240 to the currentfee of $702 to support the funding andoperation of proposed parking decks.

The town did not base the increases oncomparable parking fees in other townsnor did it base it on a “market rate”. If theTown proposes to use the “market rate” orsupply and demand economics for park-ing permit fees, shouldn’t we use a “mar-ket rate” for police services or fire pre-

vention services or other municipal ser-vices?

Why would the town council “mark-up” the fee for only this particular item?The town council should not disregardthe real basis for the increase in the park-ing fee, as if it never happened, in order torationalize a higher fee structure.

What has the town budgeted for oper-ating the respective parking lots? Thatbudget should be the basis for determin-ing the parking fee.

I have strong feelings about the park-ing fee, not because of the amount ofmoney at stake, but because of the prin-ciple at issue. Just like any other munici-pal service, the commuters should pay nomore and no less than it costs the town tooperate the parking lots.

Keith FirestoneWestfield

SPFHS PTA ThanksCommunity for Support

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood HighSchool PTA hosted Project Graduation2005; a fantastic fun-filled all night cel-ebration for all graduating seniors onThursday June 23.

The PTA sponsors this event annuallyto provide a final social event for theentire senior class before they head off tocollege, trade school or work in a safe,alcohol and drug free environment onwhat is statistically the most dangerousnight of the year for high school students.

The event is run with lots of volunteersupport and is financed through dona-tions from parents and guardians, thedistrict PTAs, the Scotch Plains-FanwoodBoard of Education, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Municipal Alliance, local busi-nesses and civic groups.

The Project Graduation Committee2005 thanks all community members whogenerously supported this worthwhileevent. This year’s senior class enjoyed anall night event at the Woodbridge Com-munity Center. The graduates swam,played basketball, roller bladed, madephoto memorabilia and music videos. ADJ entertained and a hypnotist providedan hour-long show. All through the night,the seniors were well fed with the foodprovided by parents and local merchants.

Thank you to all of the parents andcommunity members who chaperoned andworked the event. This event could not bepossible without everyone’s generosityand support.

On behalf of the Project GraduationCommittee and the entire Class of 2005,we thank you for your tremendous sup-port.

Susan Streep, Carmela Resnick andJill Markovits

SPFHS PTA Project GraduationCo-Chairs 2005

Letters tothe Editor

Answers to last week’s arcane words.1. Asomatous – Without a material

body2. Foveolate – Marked by minute de-

pressions or pits3. Epulotic – Having a healing power4. Capnomancy – Divination by the

ascent or motion of smoke

Below are four arcane words, eachwith four definitions – only one is correct.The others are made up. Are you sharpenough to discern this deception of dic-tion?

If you can guess one correctly – goodguess. If you get two – well-read indi-vidual. If you get three – word expert. Ifyou get all four – You must have a lot offree time!

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BIBELOT1. A person who has a mania for col-

lecting books2. Book ends3. A tippler; a man given to drinking4. A small object whose value lies in its

beauty or rarityPENNACH

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in pairs4. Showing patience; calmness

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Bush Should RenegotiateCAFTA to Save US Jobs

President Bush has been promoting theCentral American Free Trade Agreement(CAFTA). It is his top trade priority.

President Bush claims CAFTA willhelp our economy, but the main U.S.export would be U.S. jobs. After the NorthAmerican Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA), our state lost over 100,000jobs.

President Bush claims CAFTA wouldimprove working conditions in CentralAmerica, but the treaty has no workerprotection. CAFTA would simply let com-panies exploit cheap labor. People inCentral America can’t afford U.S. goods.Over 40 percent of CAFTA workers makeonly $2 a day.

Congressman Frank Pallone(Monmouth County) opposes CAFTA andasks President Bush to renegotiate thetreaty. I agree that a renegotiated CAFTAwould develop a responsible fair tradepolicy that strengthens trading partnersand safeguards U.S. jobs.

Byron MinterSpringfield

NJ Voting Must be Meaningful,Simpler and Better Attended

New Jersey lawmakers took an interesting step lastweek when they approved a plan to move the presi-dential primary in the Garden State from the firstTuesday in June to the last Tuesday in February. Thismove is intended to make New Jersey a player in thepresidential selection of nominees for both majorpolitical parties starting in 2008. Incidentally, ac-cording to The New York Times, that will be the firstyear an incumbent president and vice president havenot run since 1952.

Primary elections in New Jersey don’t relate muchto the majority of eligible voters because, if one is notaffiliated with a party, one can’t vote. One can trickthe system and declare party affiliation to vote in theprimary, then file papers to disavow affiliation im-mediately thereafter.

The New Jersey primary has been of little meaningevery four years during the Presidential selectionprocess since New Jersey is last along with Montanaon the schedule. By the time in gets to us, the party’sover – and out of more than 300 million people in thiscountry, the process narrows the choice for NewJerseyans down to two individuals.

According to the census in 2000, New Jersey hasa population of 8.4 million of which 6.25 million areof voting age, and 4.7 million are registered to vote.Of those registered, 25 percent (1.18 million) wereregistered as Democrats, 18 percent (0.876 million)were registered as Republicans and a whopping 56percent (2.6 million) are unaffiliated.

In 1996, 485,500 showed up to vote in the NewJersey Presidential primary; In 2000, 620,000 votedin the Presidential primary; In 2004, 360,000 votedin the Presidential primary.

Hot races for the U.S. Senate stimulated the year2000 voter turnout in the primary. Bob Franks beatWilliam Gormley for the GOP nod and Jon Corzinebeat Jim Florio for the DEM nod. Jon Corzinefollowed this up in the general election with recordspending of $65 million to eek out a surprisinglynarrow victory to become U.S. Senator over out-gunned Bob Franks.

This year, with the governorship on the line, (butnot the President) about 525,000 voted in the pri-mary due to the hotly contested GOP race betweenDoug Forrester and Bret Schundler. The DEMs,including Governor Richard Codey, had learnedtheir lesson from 2000 about thick wallets. Theyoffered no competition to Corzine in their selectionas candidate for governor.

Moving New Jersey’s Presidential Primary to Feb-ruary might be good for both political parties and itcould enhance the northeast’s ability to influence thepresidential election process.

Currently, all New Jersey’s primaries for federal,state, county and many municipal offices are held onthe first Tuesday after the first Monday in June. Evenin highly contested races to gain national party nodas a candidate for President, the winner is deter-mined on Super Tuesday, when Californians andNew Yorkers make their preferences known.

Until now, hasn’t this upset New Jersey’s politicalaficionados and activists. It probably has upset thevoters as turnout is miserable. A meaningful U.S.Senate race draws some excitement when coincidingwith the selection for Presidential candidates.

State party leaders frequently cite tradition as the

reason for the late primary. The many supporters ofthe status quo say that the June primary is as “NewJersey” as the Turnpike.

Maybe there are advantages to the state’s Juneprimary. One might be that it provides a summer-long break right after the primary campaigns duringwhich the winners can rest and regroup for thegeneral election campaign that typically kicks off onLabor Day. Another could be that it gives citizens abreak from the barrage of campaign ads and mud-slinging that begin in September.

Maybe it saves candidates and donors money byshortening the general election campaign season —though spending for campaigning is soaring andunabated.

The notion that a shorter general election cam-paign saves money is less clear. Spending on cam-paigns for most offices is up, largely due to increaseduse of expensive television, radio and targeted mail-ing blitzes. Disinformation is expensive.

In any event, most other states have early Presiden-tial primaries and seem to survive the problems thatconcern supporters of New Jersey’s June primary.

If a February primary is deemed inappropriate forother offices, such as for congress, senate and free-holder, is there a compromise time to simplify mat-ters, to unconfused voters and to improve turnout?Holding additional elections is said to cost the stateabout $10 million each time it happens. That’s about$20 per vote with the current low turnout.

The status quo option each four years is to sit andwatch small and hardly representative states likeIowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina dominatethe early selection process. These states weed outsome candidates and dim the prospects of others.You didn’t have to be glued to CNN, MSNBC or FoxNews the last few weeks to know that Iowa and NewHampshire are hardly the “face” of America. SouthCarolina is important because it’s the first southernstate to hold a primary. But, none of these three stateshave much in common with New Jersey.

Do you remember hearing any of the previouspresidential hopefuls talk much about urban redevel-opment, federal transportation, property taxes, con-trolling sprawl, seaport and airport security or illegalimmigration on the stump in Iowa or New Hamp-shire?

In South Carolina, there were discussions aboutsome key issues like health care and jobs. But theyare also discussing guns and religion. The same wastrue in Missouri. In Arizona, seniors, military veter-ans, Latinos and Native Americans will likely deter-mine the winner. None of these states come close torepresenting the broad and complex interests of thepeople of New Jersey.

We believe primary elections, and all elections inNew Jersey, should become more meaningful. Citi-zens can best deal with state issues by voting. Thesystem would be better if it were simpler and betterattended. Perhaps all the primaries should be in lateApril and combined with the school tax and schoolboard elections – with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8p.m. to be accessible for all.

If every four years, New Jersey added a specialPresidential Primary in February, would more statesmove to January, or move back to June? Wouldvoters show up?

Garwood MayorSuspends Sat. HoursGARWOOD – Borough Mayor

Dennis McCarthy has canceledMayor’s Saturday hours for July andAugust. Saturday hours will resumeon Saturday, September 10 from 10to 11 a.m. in the municipal building at403 South Avenue.

Residents are invited to stop by todiscuss any concerns they have, orjust stop by and say hello and meetthe mayor.

For more information, call (908)789-0710.

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SETTING SAIL…Midshipmen await formation at the United States NavalAcademy. Midshipman 3/C Margaret (Maggie) Reynolds, a 2004 graduate ofWestfield High School, shown above, is a member of the class of 2008, and ispursuing a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Naval Architecture. This summer,Maggie is heading to Norfolk aboard the USS Nitze for training. She is thedaughter of Phil and Margarita Reynolds.

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It’s Rare to See Something GoodAnd Truthful Published About Iraq

Thank you for publishing the letterlast week from Warrant OfficerMichael Mercurio serving in Iraq fromthe Westfield Armory 250th SignalBattalion.

I read his letter several times. It israre to see something good and truthfulbeing published about the good we aredoing in Iraq.

I believe we are fighting two warsgoing on Iraq. The first is the war beingpublished in most newspapers and ontelevision showing nothing but deathand destruction. Little support is givento our military or our President. Thesecond war is about the good our troopsare doing in Iraq as shown in the letterfrom Michael Mercurio.

I saw the similar two wars being foughtwhen I served in Viet Nam. The pressshowed nothing but death and destruc-tion. You never saw the good our soldierswere doing. Many units provided assis-tance to civilians in many different ways.

Our unit adopted an orphanage. Eachpayday, Sgt. Ely would stand at the endof the pay line with a box. As youwalked by, he would tap the box andremind you to give something for theorphanage. It didn’t matter what youput in the box — any amount was ac-

ceptable as long as you gave something.Most were very generous.

When you walked down the streets,you could always tell an American ser-viceman by the number of childrencrowded around them. Most of us alwayshad some candy or gum to give to the kids.I still remember the smiles on a child’sface when they received a piece of gum ora lollipop. I am sure the same thing isgoing on in Iraq. Americans are the mostthoughtful and giving people in the world.

If you want to help, send a package toour troops and don’t forget some candyand things for the children. The post of-fice supplies boxes that can be sent to ourtroops for only $7.35. Sending a packageto our troops in Westfield’s 250 SignalBattalion will not only show your supportfor them and help the children, but it willmake you “feel great”. Make it a familyproject and get your kids involved.

Mail them to:Capt. Joseph Pipas HHC250 Signal BattalionFOB Danger Tikrit, IraqAPO AE 09393

Thanks for your help.

Thomas LienhardWestfield

Letters to the Editor

One day, in the not too distant future,you may be spending some time withyour family at the Phil Rizzuto Park orthe Watchung Reservation and feel asthough you are not alone. You just maybe right. Surveillance cameras may bedigitally recording and sending live im-ages of some of your activities to thecounty’s police headquarters inWestfield.

Awarded a $92,000 contract, with-out competitive bidding, ConsolidatedConstruction of Colts Neck has begunthe preliminary work involved withplanning the installation of 100 to 150surveillance cameras in 17 of 30 UnionCounty parks. The projected final costis expected to be $1.5 million to $2.5million.

Sebastian D’Elia, of the County Pub-lic Information Dept., maintains that theselection of Consolidated has nothing todo with the fact that they have contrib-uted $8,100 to the Union County Demo-cratic Committee, and more than$150,000 to state Democrats since 2000.But rather was based on their work per-formance at the new county police head-quarters.

It is worth noting that Consolidatedwas awarded sizable contracts in Juneand September 2003, contributed $2,500a month later followed by $3000 inMarch 2004, $600 in June of 2004 andthen was awarded a one year, on an asneeded basis, contract in July of 2004.This “job performance” could be re-ferred to as the “pay as you go” plan.

Intended as a tool to assist in theidentification of those who vandalizecounty park structures and equipment,leading to prosecution and conviction,we have been assured that the cameraswill not intrude on our personal activi-ties. But can we be sure?

The use of video cameras or closed-circuit television (CCTV) in public

CAMPAIGN RELEASE

By Pat Quattrocchi, GOP Candidate for Freeholder

You Never Know WhoMay Be Watching You

places has been an issue of “hot” de-bate since the mid-nineties. We have allheard of cases where those with accessto the equipment have succumbed totemptation by pointing the lens intoareas where they are less than wel-come, such as restrooms and lockerrooms at public pools.

An investigation by the Detroit FreePress showed that Michigan law en-forcement officers helped friends andthemselves by using a database to stalkwomen and track estranged spouses. InWashington, DC, a top ranking policeofficial used the databases to track thelicense plate numbers of cars parked ata gay club. He tried to blackmail thevehicles’ married owners. In Great Brit-ain, where cameras have been in placefor years, it was found that surveillanceof people of color was more than one-and-a-half times greater that of othersof the population. Further, experts inBritain found that fully one in tenwomen was targeted for entirely voy-euristic reasons.

Surveillance cameras certainly havebeen beneficial in some cases of childabuse and abduction; however the juryis still out regarding how successful theyreally are overall in fighting crime inpublic venues and on city streets.

Use by law enforcement raises manyquestions such as is it constitutional toallow video surveillance of innocentactivity, movement and association? Ob-viously a system of checks and balancesneeds to be put in place when decidingwho will monitor the video screens, ifthey should be monitored at all and whowill have access to the databases.

Until then, just be careful whereyou park your car on that beautifulspring day before you decide to playhooky from work. After all, it is asmall world and you never know whomay be watching.

Quote of the WeekSenator Jon Corzine at the NJ Democratic State Conference on June 24

“I’m running for governor becauseI believe a committed progressive inthe statehouse can be both fiscally andethically responsible.

I’ve never been more fired up aboutanything in my life...

It doesn’t take a genius to knowproperty taxes are way too high.

Let me put it bluntly: the culture ofcorruption has plagued this state un-der both political parties… Unless weend it, we won’t be able to bring downthe cost of government, hold down

the tax burden on our citizens, or everexpect the people to trust public offi-cials... The status quo is simply unac-ceptable.

I called for a complete ban on pay-to-play at every level of government.I’ll fight to stop pension-padding, es-tablish an elected state comptroller andsave taxpayers’ money by crackingdown on fraud, backroom deals and no-bid contracts. And I’ll close the revolv-ing door that lets state officials leaveoffice and cash in on public service.

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MR. AND MRS. CHARLES JOSEPH LEONE, JR.(She is the former Miss Tracy Elizabeth Conroy)

Miss Tracy ConroyMarries Charles Leone, Jr.

Miss Tracy Elizabeth Conroy, thedaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F.Conroy, Jr. of Scotch Plains, was mar-ried on Saturday, April 9, to CharlesJoseph Leone, Jr. He is the son of Mr.and Mrs. Charles Leone, Sr. of FairLawn.

The Reverend John Lester offici-ated at the afternoon Nuptial Mass,which took place at St. Bartholomewthe Apostle Roman Catholic Churchin Scotch Plains. A reception fol-lowed at The Primavera Regency inStirling.

Miss Kathleen Conroy of NorthBrunswick and Miss Allison Conroy ofScotch Plains, the sisters of the bride,served as her Maids of Honor. Thebride’s cousin, Miss Mary Kate Burkeof White Plains, N.Y., and longtimefriends, Mrs. Jennifer Prout of Corvallis,Ore., Miss Melanie Quintanilla ofWestfield and Mrs. Allison Weigel ofWest Orange, were bridal attendants.

Matthew Leone of Fair Lawn washis brother’s best man. ChristopherHenry of Alexandria, Va., Kevin Lundyof Dublin, Ohio, Justin McNally of Win-ston-Salem, N.C. and Mark Urciuolo ofAlexandria, Va., all longtime friends ofthe bridegroom, and Dr. Jason Berkowitzof New York City, a longtime friend ofthe bride, were groomsmen.

A 1995 graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, the bride earneda Bachelor of Arts degree in Communi-

cations from Villanova University in1999, where she also minored in busi-ness. She is employed at UBS Finan-cial Services, Inc. in Weehawken, pro-viding conference planning and mar-keting for the leadership department.

The bridegroom, a 1995 graduate ofFair Lawn High School, was awardeda Bachelor of Arts degree in Commu-nications from Marist College in 1999.He is a senior account executive withCohn and Wolfe Public Relations inNew York City.

The rehearsal dinner, hosted by theparents of the bridegroom, took placethe night before the wedding at CaféVivace in Plainfield.

Following a wedding trip to Aruba,the couple resides in Hoboken.

MR. AND MRS. CHRISTOPHER MCCARTIN(She is the former Miss Christina Sheehy)

Miss Christina SheehyWeds Christopher McCartinMiss Christina Sheehy, the daugh-

ter of Dr. and Mrs. Martin Sheehy ofWestfield, was married on Saturday,January 15, to Christopher McCartin.He is the son of Dennis McCartin ofLynnbrook, N.Y. and the late MaryAnn McCartin.

The afternoon ceremony was held atSaint Paul the Apostle Church in NewYork City. A reception followed at theNew York Athletic Club in Manhattan.

Given in marriage by her father,the bride had her sisters, Miss Me-lissa Sheehy and Mrs. Susan SheehyMalanka, as her Maid of Honor andMatron of Honor, respectively. MissPatricia McCartin, the bridegroom’ssister, and Mrs. LuAnn SchnableKaldor, a childhood friend of thebride, were bridal attendants.

Alexander Dinelaris was the bestman, with Christopher Sperduto,Ken Kierman and Keith Steidle serv-ing as groomsmen. All are friendsof the bridegroom.

Ms. Mary Rafferty, the bride’s aunt,

and Michael Sheehy, the uncle of thebride, did readings.

The bride, a Westfield High Schoolgraduate, earned a bachelor’s de-gree in English-Spanish from theUniversity of Richmond in Rich-mond, Va. She is a marketing con-sultant at Faith Popcorn’s Brain Re-serve in Manhattan.

The bridegroom was awarded a civilengineering degree from VillanovaUniversity in Villanova, Pa., and isDirector of Project Management withSchimenti Construction in MountKisco, N.Y.

Last November, the honor and bridalattendants hosted a bridal shower atthe bride’s parents’ home.

The rehearsal dinner, hosted by thebridegroom’s father, took place thenight before the wedding at Carmine’sin Manhattan.

The couple, who met while stand-ing in line to vote, took a weddingtrip to South Africa. They reside inNew York City.

Club Provides VarietyOf Outdoor ActivitiesCOUNTY – The Union County

Hiking Club features a varied rosterof outdoor programs, providingwholesome recreation while contrib-uting to physical fitness.

Hiking and cycling activities areregularly scheduled. Most events takeplace in central and northern NewJersey.

Membership dues are $10 per year.Interested persons may request a com-plimentary, six-month schedule bycalling (908) 527-4900.

Sidewalk Sale Days on TapIn Downtown Westfield

WESTFIELD – The DowntownWestfield Corporation (DWC) willsponsor its Sidewalk Sale days fromThursday through Sunday, July 14 to17, in downtown Westfield.

During this event, which will takeplace rain or shine, retailers will havetables set up on sidewalks along thedowntown displaying their bargains.

Additionally, “Chips the Clown”will provide entertainment in thedowntown area on all four days, from11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Chips” is knownfor his performances for audiencesof all ages.

Visitors to the downtown also areinvited to have their caricature doneby Gina Minichino on either Friday,July 15, or Sunday, July 17, from 2 to4 p.m. The “Mad Hatter” will offerentertainment in the downtown areaduring the festivities as well.

For more information aboutWestfield and other downtown events

taking place, please call the DWC at(908) 789-9444 for a DestinationWestfield brochure with events cal-endar, Jazz Brochure or a Down-town Westfield 5K Run and PizzaExtravaganza application, or visitwww.WestfieldToday.com.

NEW TREE IN TOWN…The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield and theGarden Club of Westfield jointly planted an Ironwood Tree recently in the publicparking lot on Elm Street. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kenny Lecroy of thePublic Works Department of Westfield; Kris Luka, President of the Rake and HoeGarden Club; Rich Watt of the Public Works Department; Jane Curtis, Presidentof the Garden Club of Westfield, Scott Ehricher and Bobby Vastano, both of thePublic Works Department.

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Caregivers GroupTo Gather Monday

WESTFIELD – A support group forthose caring for elderly or chronicallyill loved ones will meet on Monday,July 11, at 8 p.m. in the Parish Centerof St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Churchon Lambertsmill Road in Westfield.

Meetings are held on the first non-holiday Monday of each month. Theseare information and sharing sessions.For more information, please callMarilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757.

Deadline Is ExtendedFor Rebate Applications

SCOTCH PLAINS – Senior citi-zens and individuals on Social Secu-rity Disability are advised that the fil-ing dates for Fair Homeowner Rebateapplication and the Property Tax Re-imbursement (tax freeze) PTR-1 andPTR-2 applications has been extendedto Monday, August 15.

For further information, please callEd Evans at the Scotch Plains Li-brary at (908) 322-5007, extensionno. 208.

Public Is Invited to SupportKomen Foundation Benefit

AREA – Members of the publicare invited to support the Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation,North Jersey Affiliate, by taking partin Style For The Cure ®, a benefithosted for the third consecutive yearby The Mall at Short Hills.

This mall-wide event, to be held Sep-tember 19 to 25, is designed to raisefunding and awareness for the KomenNorth Jersey Affiliate. To date, morethan 60 stores are scheduled to take partin the event. Participating boutiqueswill donate 10 percent of their sales forthe week to the organization.

Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcuswill host special in-store fundraisingevents. Both anchors also will donate apercentage of sales from certain menuitems in their restaurants to the KomenNorth Jersey Affiliate.

The Mall at Short Hills will againhost Nancy Brinker, who will attendNeiman Marcus’ “Real Men WearPink” event on the evening of Friday,

September 23. Ms. Brinker establishedthe Susan G. Komen Breast CancerFoundation in 1982 to honor thememory of her sister, Susan Komen,who died of breast cancer at 36.

In addition, the Hilton Short Hillswill support the fundraising event.From Tuesday through Thursday,September 20 to 22, 10 percent ofdinners purchased in The DiningRoom restaurant will benefit theKomen North Jersey Affiliate. OnSunday, September 25, 10 percent ofbrunch sales will benefit the organiza-tion. The Hilton Short Hills is locateddirectly across the street from TheMall at Short Hills. The mall is locatedat Route 24 and JFK Parkway.

The Komen Foundation is a globalleader in the fight against breast can-cer through its support of innovativeresearch, meritorious awards, com-munity-based outreach programs andits advancement of the life-savingmessage of early detection.

First Baptist Series to Address‘Jesus’ Ministry in Matthew’

WESTFIELD – A new preachingseries will begin this Sunday, July 10,at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church,located at 170 Elm Street in Westfield.

“Jesus’ Ministry in Matthew” willhighlight the teaching, miracles andcall to discipleship of Jesus as por-trayed in the New Testament Gospelaccording to Saint Matthew. Matthewtraditionally is considered to be oneof the first disciples.

The Reverend Dr. Dee DeeTurlington, Senior Pastor, will preach

this week and the following two Sun-days on “Jesus’ Ministry in Matthew:Preaching in Parables.”

Guest organist George Lachenauer,Director of Music at the First Presby-terian Church of Roselle, will pro-vide music.

Throughout the summer, worshipat the First Baptist Church will begin at10 a.m. in the air-conditioned sanctu-ary. For further information, please callthe church at (908) 233-2278 or [email protected].

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Elliott Johnson to Take PartIn Xtreme Team’s Mission

WESTFIELD – Elliott Johnson, a2004 Westfield High School graduateand member of the First Baptist Churchof Westfield, will travel to the Republicof Georgia in the former Soviet Unionthis summer, visiting July 11 throughAugust 3, as a member of the XtremeTeam, a missionary group sponsoredby American Baptist Churches.

The Xtreme Team is designed toconnect young adults with the globalmissionary work of American Baptists.Their purpose is to inspire a passionand interest in mission, as well as tocultivate global mission leadership forthe future.

A team of usually no more than 12participants, including the Xtreme Teamstaff, is carefully selected and sent to aparticular city or country for a varietyof mission “Xposures.”

The team will participate in cross-cultural experiences and interact withextreme global issues in the context ofthe many levels of global mission work.

Reflecting on his selection for theXtreme Team, Elliott, a Union CountyCollege student who is pursuing theministry, writes: “Due to my extreme-ness, I must find an extreme adventurewith an extreme location and an ex-treme mission. I have found one.”

At first this may sound like any othermission experience, but the Xtreme Teamis called Xtreme for a reason. Elliott hasnot been told what he will be doing on adaily basis, he is not told who else isgoing on the trip, and he is not given anydetails about the trip at all. All he knowsfor sure is the country he will visit andwhen he will arrive and depart. The restis a mystery to Elliott and his future teammembers.

“It’s an intense faith walk in follow-ing Jesus to the Xtreme!” said Elliott.

The trip will begin with orientationat Judson College in Elgin, Ill., whereElliott will meet the other team mem-bers for the first time. Once the teamcompletes the orientation, they will besent off to the Republic of Georgia.

During their time in that country,“Xfiles” – clues about what is comingnext – are prepared by the leaders tolead the Xtreme Team members totheir next mission “Xposure.”

They choose to use this method forseveral reasons: it is an exercise infaith; it forces team building and re-minds participants that much of theChristian walk is a mystery to believ-ers, but not to God.

“When we say to God ‘here am I,send me’ we must be prepared to gowhenever and wherever He calls,” com-mented the Reverend Jeremy Mont-gomery, one of Elliott’s ministers at theFirst Baptist Church. “Elliott will begiven the opportunity to test that divineresponse.”

One last thing that is different aboutthe Xtreme Team is the use of media.One of the staff members has the taskof recording the team’s “Xperiences”on video, as well as supplying picturesand journals to be posted to theirwebsite, www.xtremeteamonline.org.,on a regular basis.

Media is utilized because partici-pants want to excite and challengepeople, particularly all American Bap-tists, about cross-cultural mission inboth the global and local context.

The First Baptist Church is locatedat 170 Elm Street and may be reachedby calling (908) 233-2278.

Westfield Library PostsJuly Events For All Ages

WESTFIELD – The WestfieldMemorial Library is offering a vari-ety of activities for youth and adultsthis month, including summer bookdiscussions for youngsters with anemphasis on fun.

Discussions will be informal andinclude related activities plus snacks.The featured books, “Knights of theKitchen Table” by Jon Scieszka and“The Princess Test” by Gail CarsonLevine, follow the library’s summertheme of “Dragons, Dreams and Dar-ing Deeds.” They are described aslong on humor, but not pages.

“We want the participants to feelcomfortable with the book selection,not burdened,” said Kathy Muhm,Head Children’s Librarian and Assis-tant Library Director. “Unlike a typi-cal school environment, this is a pres-sure-free setting. We want to rein-force the idea that reading is enjoy-able. Humor is usually a good vehiclefor this.”

Jill Farrer, Children’s Librarian, willlead the discussion of “Knights of theKitchen Table” on Thursday, July 14,at 7:30 p.m. With 15 years of experi-ence as a children’s librarian, Ms.Farrer views book discussions as away of turning the very solitary activ-ity of reading into an interactive event.

“There is more to reading than justabsorbing a book. Reading is aboutasking questions, sharing ideas, andinspiring creativity. I love leading youngpeople on this journey. I never knowwhat they will discover in literature, inthemselves, and in one another,” sheremarked. Ms. Muhm will lead the dis-cussion of “The Princess Test” on Thurs-day, August 4, at 7:30 p.m.

The library has multiple copies ofthese books. Children must have aWestfield Memorial Library card inorder to check out books and partici-pate in the discussions.

For adults, the film Moolaade willbe shown on Tuesday, July 12, at 1 and6:30 p.m. It tells the story of six Afri-can girls who decide to escape thetorturous ritual of female circumci-sion. This film won Special Mentionfor the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury atthe 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

The TGIF program, also for adults,

will feature the film In the Good OldSummertime on Friday, July 15, at1:30 p.m. A classic musical of the1940s, it stars Judy Garland and VanJohnson.

Storytime programs are availablefor infants through pre-kindergarten.“Preschool Story Time: 3½ to 5 YearsOld” will be offered on Monday, July11, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Childrenlisten to stories and do an activity.

“Baby Rhyme Time,” for babiesnot yet walking and a caregiver, willtake place Tuesday, July 12, from 10to 10:20 a.m. The youngsters andtheir caregivers participate in rhymes,lap bounces, songs and clapping ac-tivities.

“Mother Goose Group,” for walk-ing toddlers up to two-and-a-halfyears with a caregiver, will be held onWednesday, July 13, from 10 to 10:20a.m. Toddlers and their caregiverswill enjoy rhymes, songs, movementactivities and stories.

“Tots’ Story Time,” for childrenage two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half with a caregiver, will take placeon Thursday, July 14, from 10 to10:30 a.m.

Color and Shape Bingo for youngchildren is scheduled for Friday, July15, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

“The Lady of the Lake,” a programfor youngsters who have completedfirst grade and up, will be held Tues-day, July 12, from 7 to 7:45 p.m.Participants will listen to the last inthe summer series of King Arthurstories and do a related activity. Reg-istration is requested.

The Chess Club, with a medievaltheme, will meet on Wednesday, July13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Finally, “Lunch Bunch” is offeredto those who have completed kinder-garten. Youngsters are invited to bringtheir lunch and join the librarian forfun stories and activities from noonto 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 14.

The library is located at 550 EastBroad Street. For registration infor-mation or further details on any ofthese programs, please call (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s website atwww.wmlnj.org, or stop by the libraryfor a copy of its quarterly newsletter.

EARNING THE GOLD…Katherine Van Haasteren, left, and Jennifer Bauer,Senior Girl Scouts from Troop No. 751 of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scoutcommunity, share their joy at having recently earned their Girl Scout Gold Award– the highest award offered by the Girl Scout organization.

Local Senior Girl ScoutsEarn Their Gold Award

SCOTCH PLAINS – TheFanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scoutcommunity recently honored twoSenior Girl Scouts, Jennifer Bauerand Katherine Van Haasteren, as theyreceived their Gold Awards, the high-est award in Girl Scouting, in a cer-emony May 31.

On hand to offer congratulations wereUnion County Freeholder AlexanderMirabella, Scotch Plains Mayor MartinMarks and Fanwood CouncilwomanDonna Dolce. As guest speaker, Ms.Dolce shared her own scouting experi-ences, which she said have served herwell throughout her career.

“Girl Scouting,” she attested, “helpsyou manage your time, realize manyaccomplishments and enjoy your lifeto the fullest.”

Addressing the awardees, MayorMarks added, “What you have donefor yourselves is set the bar high –and we have high expectations of youfor the future.”

To attain the Gold Award, a GirlScout must earn at least four interestproject patches and the Career Explo-ration Pin; perform 30 hours of leader-ship to earn the Senior Girl ScoutLeadership Award; complete the Se-nior Girl Scout Challenge, a five-partexploration of values, goals and com-munity service, and, finally, designand carry out a Gold Award project.

This project requires a minimumof 50 hours of the scout’s own time. It

should be something she cares deeplyabout and that demonstrates her com-mitment to herself, her communityand her future.

For her project, Jenny pursued herinterest in “girl empowerment,” or-ganizing a comprehensive workshopfor young women ages 13 to 17 en-titled “Girls in Action!”

With topics developed through stu-dent surveys, the workshop offered ses-sions on communications skills, timeand money management, study skillsand self-defense. The keynote speakerwas Elizabeth A. Mattson of UnitedStates’ Senator Jon Corzine’s office.

“The Gold Award has been one ofthe most enlightening and challeng-ing projects of my life,” Jenny said.

Katie’s Gold Award project com-bined her own avid interest in com-puter graphics and the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout community’sneed for an Internet presence. Shetook on the challenge – teaching her-self HTML programming languageto create a user-friendly website thatreflects the needs of Girl Scout lead-ers and the Community Service Team.

The fanwoodscotchplainsgs.orgwebsite also includes a community-wide service forum, where local non-profit agencies can “advertise” theirvolunteer needs and service-orientedgroups and individuals can learn howthey can help.

Jenny and Katie are both members ofSenior Troop No. 751. Their leadersare Nancy Bauer, Jane Van Haasteren,Kathy Hercel and Denise Bianco. Jennyis the daughter of Fritz and NancyBauer of Scotch Plains, and Katie is thedaughter of Jim and Jane Van Haasterenof Fanwood.

Temple Membership PicnicTo Take Place This Sunday

CRANFORD – Temple Beth-ElMekor Chayim of Cranford andWestfield will hold its Annual Mem-bership Picnic this Sunday, July 10,from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. atNomahegan Park in Cranford for alltemple members and those interestedin joining the congregation.

Customary Kosher hamburgersand hot dogs will be served, as wellas vegetarian barbecue, corn on thecob, watermelon and beverages.Games will be available for childrenof all ages.

There will be no charge, but toensure that there will be enough food,anyone interested in attending is askedto let the temple know in advance bycalling (908) 276-9231.

This year’s event will launch theConservative temple’s new theme:“Warm Place, Cool Shul,” accordingto Temple President Bruce Solomonof Cranford.

New members who join the templebefore Thursday, September 15, willget 50 percent off their first year’sdues and 25 percent off their secondyear’s dues with a three-year com-mitment.

For more information, please visitTemple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, lo-cated at 338 Walnut Avenue in Cranford,e-mail [email protected], or accesswww.tbemc.org.

Glaucoma ScreeningsConducted at JCC

SCOTCH PLAINS – On June 15,Dr. Vincent McGlone of Millburn con-ducted a free glaucoma screening forsenior citizen members of the JewishCommunity Center (JCC) of CentralNew Jersey, located at 1391 MartineAvenue in Scotch Plains.

Glaucoma is the leading cause ofpreventable blindness in the UnitedStates, but does not present any no-ticeable symptoms before a personexperiences vision loss.

Along with his staff, Dr. McGloneperformed tonometry as well as thelatest detection test for glaucoma calledGDx-VCC. This testing can identifythe actual site of any damage longbefore the patient has experienced anyvision loss by measuring the retinalnerve fiber layer of the eye.

Dr. McGlone is President ofNew Jersey Contact Lenses. Formore information, please visitwww.njcontactlens.co m.

The JCC offers a three-day per weeksocial program for senior adults. Formore information, please call NanStatton at (908) 889-8800, extensionno. 207.

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Samantha performed in the TikiBird Revue as part of “Magical Mo-ments,” a celebration commemorat-ing 50 years of dance of the LoisAllen School. In the audience wereSamantha’s parents, her brother, Jo-seph Greenaway, 3rd, grandfather Jo-seph Greenaway, Sr. and friends.

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KERR HOMERS; FORGASH, RIVERA GET 3 HITS EACH

Westfield ‘Blue’ Boys AdvanceIn Cal Ripkin District Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBINSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Westfield Blue got off on the rightfoot by shutting out Westfield Gray, 8-0, in the first round of the Cal RipkinDistrict 12 Baseball Tournament atGumbert Field in Westfield on June28. While the Blue team advances inthe winners’ bracket the Gray teamgets another chance to battle its wayback to the championships in thedouble elimination format.

Blue team pitchers Steve Forgash,Aris Psyhojos, T. Brand and EvanHeroux combined to toss a six-inningtwo-hitter and neither pitcher permit-ted a base on balls although the Grayteam struck out only four times. Grayteam pitchers Nathaniel Ward andConnor Streaman also showed con-trol by permitting only two walkswhile fanning three in this fast-pacedgame.

“Through the years, we have triedto develop our pitchers. Most of thekids on the team have been togetherfor five years. We allow every childon the team to pitch so that helps usout in these situations,” said BlueHead Coach Owen Brand.

Blue, however, packed plenty ofoffensive power and amassed 17 hits.In his four plate appearances, sluggerDaniel Kerr (3-for-3, home run,double, single and RBI sacrifice fly)

had the opposing coaches yelling totheir outfielders to back up againstthe fence.

Kerr started playing baseball in thesecond grade with the assistance ofhis father Kevin and enjoys hitting.

As to the respect he gets every time hesteps to the plate and his toweringhome run, Kerr humbly said, “I justhave four (home runs).”

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DEEGAN GOES 5-FOR-5, MARKS WALKS EVERY TIME

St. Nicholas, St. Luke BattleTo 22-22 Softball Deadlock

By DAVID B. CORBINSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Rarely does a softball game end upin a tie. That rare occasion, however,did come when St. Nicholas ralliedfor six runs in the bottom of the sev-

enth inning to tie St. Luke, 22-22, ina St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s SoftballLeague game called due to darknessat Brookside Park in Scotch Plains onJune 30.

The teams combined for 44 hits –

St. Nicholas with 23 and St. Lukewith 21 – but the real strategy came inanother fashion. The St. Luke “PurpleGang” was certainly on the take as itaccumulated 16 bases-on-balls andSt. Nick slugger Marty Marks had hisquest for the fun of hitting smotheredwhen the Purple Gang, fearing hisawesome fire power, opted to walkhim in all four of his plate appear-ances, once with the bases loaded.

“We will swing the bat when theball is there,” commented the visiblydiscouraged Marks, who did score onthree of his free passes but was de-nied any opportunities to take a swatat a pitch.

Many players did get the opportu-nity to take swats at pitches and theperson who took the most was St.Luke’s Tim Deegan who finished 5-for-5, including two doubles, withtwo runs scored. Jack Ley went 3-for-3 with three RBI and three runs scoredand Joe Matuska had two hits, threeRBI and three runs scored. LukeFugett went 2-for-2 with a double,three runs scored and an RBI. ScottSmith and Ken Blaes each had twosingles, two runs scored and an RBI.

Terry Gallagher led the Nicks, go-ing 4-for-4, including a double, fourRBI and three runs scored. Jeff Fried-lander also went 4-for-4, scored twice

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HARCOURT SINGLES, SCORES ON LIPSHITZ’S HIT

Raiders Nick Westfield, 1-0,In Roselle Park Semifinals

By FRED LECOMTESpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Two superb teams with quality start-ing and reserve pitching highlightedthe semifinal round of the 8-year-oldRoselle Park Youth Association Tour-nament on July 2. As it turned out, the1-0, victory went to Scotch Plainswhen Danny Harcourt cracked asingle, robbed second, advanced tothird on a passed ball and scoredwhen Zach Lipshitz drilled a laser tocenter in the bottom of the seventh.

All five pitchers were throwing fireand only five hits were yielded duringthe game, with the Raiders getting

three and Westfield two. Raider start-ing pitcher Jeffrey Rodgers in 56pitches, tossed a two-hitter and re-corded four strikeouts in four innings.Lipshitz, who pitched the final threeinnings, faced nine batters and tosseda shutout while striking out two.

“I’m proud of both sets of teams,both sets of parents, both sets ofcoaches and everyone associated withthis game. Both teams gave the fans atremendous show on what it’s like toplay that type good baseball,” saidRaider manager Scott Rodgers. “Allthe kids made good plays. Unbeliev-able game! It came down to the last

hit, the last run in the seventh, butfrankly, there were defensive high-lights every inning.”

Westfield starting pitcher JackBunting tossed 40 pitches and fannedfour in four innings. Nick Kalimtzispitched one and one-third inning, satdown one batter and gave up one hit.

“I just threw heat,” said Kalimtzis.Danny Mitchell fanned five in two

and two-third innings, however heceded two hits in the seventh.

“You saw two eight-year-old teamsplaying like professionals. Every kidmade every play. It was baffling on

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesSLIPPING INTO HOME BASE SAFELY…Westfield Blue’s Steve Forgash slides safely into home base as the ball rolls pastthe glove of Westfield Gray catcher Brian Levine during a four-run fifth inning in the Cal Ripkin District 12 Tournament.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesIN A JAM AT THIRD…St. Nick’s Terry Gallagher collides with St. Luke thirdbaseman Ken Blaes in an unsuccessful attempt to stretch a double into a triple.

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North/South Grid Game WasFun Experience for Fabiano

CARROLL AND THOMPSON COMBINE FOR NINE RBI

SPF Baseball ‘Red’ CrushesRaiders in Ripkin Districts

By DAVID B. CORBINSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Former Scotch Plains-Fanwood(SPF) High School football standoutMarc Fabiano had the necessary cre-dentials to play in the annual North/South All-Star Classic won by theNorth, 9-7, at Rutgers Stadium inPiscataway on June 30. Fabiano, aFirst Team All-Union County, All-Conference, All-Area, Second TeamAll-Group 3 and SPF Male Athleteof the Year, was rewarded by havingone of the most enjoyable experi-

ences of his life.Fabiano’s experience process be-

gan in April.“I’m sitting in math class and I see

coach (Steve) Ciccotelli at the door.He asked if he could see me and Istepped out. He said, ‘would youlike to play in the North/South game?’I went back to class and all I couldthink about was the game,” he said.

The next step was the practice ses-sions and the coordination of players,many who have played against eachother during the football season.

“It was only four days of prac-tice,” said the 240-lb Fabiano whowill be playing football at MonmouthUniversity in the fall. “We went downSunday (June 26) afternoon. Westayed at Rutgers the whole time.We practiced in the stadium on theturf field and we stayed in theirdorms. We had one practice Sunday.Monday we had three sessions andTuesday we had another triple.Wednesday, we had one practice andon Thursday, we had a walk throughand then, game time! Three prac-tices! That’s why I had to get inshape before this even started. They(coaches) didn’t complicate thingstoo much. It was pretty straightfor-ward. It was more reps, workingtogether and gelling. We did by gametime.”

Fabiano, who played nose tackle,was selected as one of the four defen-sive captains for the North team. SteveCoda of Cranford was also among thefour selected.

“After the last practice, the coachesbrought the team together and an-nounced the captains,” Fabiano ex-plained.

Obviously, after all the prepara-tion, the most memorable part of theprocess was the game itself.

“We won 9-7. We stopped them! Iactually watched the tapes and foundI was in the action a lot. I noticed Iwas playing against triple teams anddouble teams all game. I didn’t evennotice it was that bad during the game.But that’s okay, because if there werethree guys on me, my teammates aremaking the plays. It worked out,”commented Fabiano who has beenkeeping himself in shape this sum-mer by working construction and hit-ting the weight room.

Fabiano, also an outstanding wres-tler who placed eighth in the state atheavyweight, met a familiar foe inthe football classic.

“Guess who I was playing againstthe whole game? The center was MikeGoff from Monroe,” he said.

Fabiano and Goff wrestled eachother twice at the state tournament,with each claiming one victory.

“Seeing him again on the field, Ijust went after him so much. It waslike round three. It was fun! The wholeexperience and excitement of play-ing with the great players, meeting allthese coaches who believed in youfor four days and we got a connectionwith them. Getting to know all thesegreat guys and where they are goingwas the best experience of all.”

By FRED LECOMTESpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Little mercy was offered by theDempsey red shirt team in its, 12-0thrashing over the SPF Raiders in thefirst round of the Cal Ripkin District12 Tournament action at GumbertField in Westfield on June 28. A one-two pitching punch by Alex Grahamand Connor Thompson held theiropponent to one hit – a single byStephen Loshiavo – while silencingthree batters and walking three.

“Graham was our best startingpitcher available for us today. Hegave up a single, struck out two andwalked one in two innings. Not bad.However, Dempsey and Whitehousehelped out with a couple of nice plays,”said manager Michael Dempsey.“Connor, who normally playscenterfield for us, finished the thirdand fourth and threw great.”

Fine discipline at the plate wasrewarded with nine hits includingthree doubles. Joseph Carroll andThompson combined for nine RBI,Anthony Scalfaro had a double andtwo RBI, Sean Reilly had a singleand an RBI sacrifice fly and Ryan

Haggerty contributed with an RBIsingle.

Sebastian Rosen, John Howard,John Foti and Ezra Klemow sharedthe pitching duties for the Raiders.

The red shirt offense landed theknockout punch with eight runs inthe bottom of the first inning.Haggerty and Brian Dempseywalked and scored when Scarfarospanked a double up the middle.Carroll slashed an RBI single tocenter and Perez was walked. Withducks sitting on the second and thirdpads, Reilly cracked a single thatwas mishandled allowing both run-ners to dart home safely. Up next,Thompson triggered a double to left,stole third while Reilly slid acrossthe dish. Haggerty, in his secondplate appearance, spanked an RBIsingle, Dempsey was awarded an-other free pass and Graham pow-ered a run scoring single. A fineRaider defensive play by shortstopPatrick Doughter to Loshiavo atsecond nailed Graham.

“They had some wild pitches andthere is lots of room behind homeplate, so it became pretty easy to

take the extra bases,” said managerDempsey. “We stopped running onthem because they are our friends.”

In the second, the Red team platedtwo more runs. Dempsey walked andPerez singled. Reilly and Thompsonfollowed with back-to-back RBI sac-rifice fly balls.

“We hit the ball very well todayand we scored them in four innings,”said Thompson. “It was just fun andwe joked about it with them after thegame.”

Two additional runs crossed theplate in the third. Dempsey walkedand Scarfaro reached first on an in-field miscue. Both runners advancedthen sprinted home on Carroll’sdouble to center.

“We have been playing togetherfor a couple of years, so we’re a teamthat knows itself very well,” saidDempsey. “This isn’t the type ofteam that I’m used to managing be-cause these kids hit like crazy andI’m used to a team that plays greatdefense; however, these guys are notshabby to say the least.”SPF Raiders 000 0 0SPF Red 822 x 12

Fanwood Resident Roll WinsShot Put at Senior OlympicsCharles Roll of Fanwood recently

won the shot put event at the 2005National Senior Games – the SeniorOlympics. Roll was first among 14athletes in the men’s 55-59-year agegroup. His toss of 48’3.75” was a newmeet record, eclipsing the previousmark by nearly four feet.

Roll operates Health ConnectionMassage and Personal Therapy Stu-dio in Fanwood. He is certified intherapeutic and sports massage and isa certified personal trainer specializ-ing in fitness programs for the over-50 client.

The National Senior Games Asso-ciation is based in Baton Rouge, La.And is dedicated to motivating adultsto lead a lifestyle through the seniorgames movement. The organization

governs the Senior Olympics, theWinter Senior Olympics and the Se-nior Olympic Hockey Champion-ships.

The 2005 games included over10,000 athletes in age groups from 50to 100+ in five-year age group cat-egories and ran from June 3 to June18 at the University of Pittsburgh andCarnegie Mellon University. The fes-tival included competition in archery,badminton, bowling, cycling, swim-ming, tennis and track.

Roll was a varsity competitor atJonathan Dayton Regional HighSchool in Springfield. He went on tocompete for Cornell University. Hereturned to competition at the master’slevel in 2002 and is currently the WorldMasters Association Champion.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesTIME OF HIS LIFE…Former Raider Marc Fabiano displays a picture of himselfchasing down an Elizabeth quarterback during a 33-6 Raider victory in 2002.Fabiano recently had the time of his life at the North/South football game.

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The TimesALLRIGHT…YOU GOT’EM…SPF Dempsey second baseman Nowell Whitehouse agrees with the call after BrianDempsey slapped the tag on an attempted steal by Stephen Loshiavo for the out. Loshiavo however had the only hit for theSPF Raiders. Dempsey ‘Red’ team won 12-0.

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Raiders Nick Westfield, 1-0,In Roselle Park Semifinals

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St. Nicholas, St. Luke BattleTo 22-22 Softball Deadlock

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Westfield ‘Blue’ Boys AdvanceIn Cal Ripkin District Tourney

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shortstop, he’s our ace pitcher andhe’s also a great catcher,” commentedcoach Brand.

Forgash went 3-for-4, with two runsscored, two stolen bases and one RBIand Matt Rivera went 3-for-4 with adouble and a run scored. Herouxsingled twice, scored twice and stolea base while Ryan Heine went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI. ZachCornwell (1 RBI), Psyhojos, CJMeyer (double) and Daniel Eliadeseach had a hit and Ben Kraus walkedand scored a run. Nick Dachowicztagged the ball twice but, each time,Gray team outfielders made fine ef-forts to haul it in. Brian Duffy andAlex Parkinson got the hits for theGray team.

Duffy made a fine running catch incenterfield and two smooth catcheswhile playing right field. Gray short-stop James Barry made a splendidattempt to stop a sizzling grounderand also put the tag on an attemptedsteal of second base after receiving athrow from catcher Brian Levine.

Blue’s first run came in the top ofthe second inning when Herouxsingled, stole second and scored onForgash’s single to center. Blue tooka 2-0 lead in the third when Kerrcrushed his solo homer into the park-ing lot beyond the right field fence.Heine, Eliades and Psyhojos singledto load the bases in the fourth thenKerr lofted an RBI sacrifice fly toshallow right to score Heine.

Blue broke the game open withfour runs in the fifth. Rivera, Herouxand Forgash each singled and Heinefloated an RBI sac fly to right to scoreRivera. Dachowicz walked, whichreloaded the bases, then all threescored on a series of miscues. Kerr

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The final Blue run crossed the platewhen Forgash singled, stole secondand scored on Cornwell’s choppingsingle to left. John Randazzo, AlexLuzzi, Stephen Santiago, RickyNugent, Bobby Steinfeld, NickChopey and Brian Montero also sawaction for the Gray either at the plateor in the field.

“Both teams played very well,” saidGray Head Coach Brian Levine. “Wepitched well. We played pretty well inthe field. They just hit the ball a lotbetter than we did today and that’swhy we lost. The kids have fun. Theyget along. It’s a fun experience foreverybody.”

“We work hard and we don’t haveto do a lot of coaching during thegame anymore, which is a nice thing,”coach Brand pointed out. “They getto play the game and enjoy it.”Westfield Blue 011 141 8Westfield Gray 000 000 0

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and had three RBI. Nick DiNizo hadthree singles, two RBI and two runsscored. Ben LoBrace had two hits,two RBI and two runs scored andMark Alexander had two singles, twoRBI and scored once. Tony Williams,who has been on a hitting tear in theUnion County senior 50+ league, hadtwo singles, scored twice and hadthree RBI.

Comparing the difference inleagues, Williams said, “The 50’s iseasier. It’s a hitter’s league. There’snot as much arc.”

With a game filled with hits and thebases cluttered with base runners, thedefense had plenty of opportunitiesto make outstanding plays. Nick thirdbaseman LoBrace initiated a third-to-second double play in the secondinning, made a run-saving, diving tothe dirt grab of a grounder in the thirdinning and followed it up with a finethird-to-first putout.

“Getting dirty! That’s the best partof it,” commented a grinning LoBrace.

Nick shortstop DiNizo initiated adouble play in the first inning andMarks made a fine running catch inleft. Luke third baseman Blaesreached for the sky to snag a sizzlingliner, Art Hobble made a fine runningcatch in right and Frank Pepe used hiswheels to chase down a liner incenterfield.

Highlighted by Williams’ andFriedlander’s pair of two-run singles,the Nicks took a 5-0 lead at the end of

one inning but the Lukes put togetherfive singles and two walks to scorefour in the second. Capped by DiNizo’stwo-run single, Nick answered withfour in the bottom of the second.

Pepe singled and scored on Smith’sRBI single in the third and, afterGallagher doubled and was gunneddown attempting to stretch it into atriple, the Marks added a run onAlexander’s RBI single.

A double, three walks, a sacrificefly and a throwing error translated totwo St. Luke runs in the fourth but, inthe fifth, the Lukes really put theirbases-on-balls strategy to work. Com-bining six more walks with four hitsand a throwing error, the Purple Gangplated nine runs to take a 16-10 lead.

In the meantime, “Heckler Appren-tice” want-to-be Keith Gibbons jeeredfrom the stands, “Come on! Swingthe bat! That’s what it’s for.”

The Nicks gouged out six runs onfive hits and, of course, another is-sued free pass to Mayor Marks toknot the score in the lower half of theinning. The Lukes retaliated with fourruns, including Ley’s two-run double,in the sixth, then put together threemore walks and a sacrifice fly in theseventh to take a 22-16 lead.

After Marks was walked for thefourth time, the Nicks added sixsingles and a sac fly to finish thegame in a tie.St. Luke 041 294 2 22St. Nicholas 541 060 6 22

how well they played,” said Westfieldmanager Al Rabinowitz. “They knewwhat to do, they were in the rightplace at the right time and kids wereputting the bat on the ball. You have totake your hat off to both teams. Theymade that one extra play that wemissed, so you cannot be unhappywith that.”

“I had a good game and I had a lotof fun,” added shortstop KyleRittendale. “They were really goodlike me too and they made good playslike me too.”

Both teams made spectacular de-fensive plays, however the Raidersmade a crucial one when it was reallyneeded in the top of the first. Westfieldleadoff hitter Kalimtzis spanked asingle to right and Mitchell banged adouble to center. Unfortunately forWestfield, Kalimtzis got the umpire’s‘out’ call, on appeals play at second.

In the top of the fifth, “Z man”(Lipshitz), in relief for Rodgers,

made a great recovery of a grounderand managed to throw the runner outat first. Even more critical for Westfield,Raider Kevin Maxwell banged a lead-off single in the fifth then Kalimtzisfanned the next batter. Mitchell en-

tered the game in relief and sat the nexttwo batters to prevent a run. In theseventh, Raider Kristian Isolda madea galloping snag of a fading looper.

Lipshitz ended the game in the sev-enth when he ripped the ball to centerwith Harcourt scoring from third.

“I was looking for a fastball rightdown the middle so I could pull it;however, he was trying to pitch meoutside, so I just went with it,” saidLipshitz.

“My pitching coach told me thatthey were chasing everything downlow and in the corners, so I startedthrowing it outside and down low andall I threw was fastballs,” addedRodgers.

“I just threw my fast ball as hard asI could, but they got it through theinfield and scored,” explainedMitchell. “Jack (Bunting) had thatnice play when he was pitching, whenhe scooped it and threw it to me.Rittendale then made a good playwhen he got that ground ball afterJack tried to dive for it, and he threwit for the out. I also was thinkingabout cheese fries.”Westfield 000 000 0 0Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 000 1 1

SPFSA SoccerRegistration Open

Registration for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association’s HouseDivision and Intercounty programs hasbeen extended through Friday, July 15.Scotch Plains and Fanwood residentswishing to register may do so online atwww.scotchplainsfanwoodsoccer.com.

The SPFSA House Division offersrecreational soccer for children aged4 through fifth grade; the IntercountySoccer League provides teams forolder recreational players. Additionaldetails are available on the website,www.scotchplainsfanwoodsoccer.com.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesPERFECT THROW, PERFECT TAG…Westfield Gray shortstop James Barrymakes a perfect tag on Westfield Blue’s Matt Rivera as he attempts to steal secondbase.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesCONCENTRATING ON THE PUTOUT…St. Luke’s Art Hobble makes theputout at first base in the fourth inning. St. Luke and St. Nicholas dueled to a 22-22 tie. See picture on page 14.

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The TimesHAR TO STOP…Westfield shortstop Kyle Rittendale comes up with the ball atad too late. SPF Raider Kevin Maxwell ripped a single, stole second and third andscored the winning run when Zach Lipshitz singled in the seventh. The Raiderswon, 1-0 in the Roselle Park Youth Baseball Association semifinals.

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Union County Sr. Men’s 50+Softball League Results:

WF Softball Girls TopMetuchen U10’s, 4-1Westfield’s U10 Travel Softball

Team opened up its Parkway Invita-tional Softball League schedule thisweek with a 4-1 victory overMetuchen.

Tara Reardon pitched a completegame giving up one run on five hits.Westfield played spotless defensewith solid plays by Reardon, GabbyPanarese, Niki Cruz and KatieDeMasi. Colleen Gallagher made agreat catch in leftfield and MeganSheil also made a great snag in shortcenter.

Offensively, DeMasi scored threetimes and Panarese scored Westfield’sfourth run. Sarah Albright had a keyRBI and also played a flawless firstbase. Albright, Megan Luppino andDani Wirtshafter banged solid hits.Emily Geenberg and Amanda Juchnikalso played and contributed to the vic-tory.

Taylor Barber, Ally Faktor, MollyJennings and Mads Yeager are alsomembers of the team.

WTA Men’s SinglesTennis Ladder Told:

The fourth reporting period hascome to a close with another changeto the top spot. Robert Errazo hasregained the top spot with a 10-5 winover Dan Siegel. Richard Pardo tookover the third spot by beating TuyenDiep in a close tiebreak. Tuyen stillhas been the most active participantwith nine matches played. The nextreporting period ends on July 17.Please report all matches to RichardPardo at [email protected]. 1. Robert Errazo(8)* 15. Vollbrechthausen 2. Dan Siegel(4)* 16. Steve Satkin(2)* 3. Rich Pardo(8)* 17. Andy Cohen(2)* 4. Tuyen Diep(9)* 18. David Ferio(2) 5. G. Wasserman(4)*19. Ross Errazo(1) 6. Weldon Chin(8)* 20. Steve Parker(1) 7. Melvin Diep(7)* 21. Brian Anderson 8. Mike Gonella(4) 22. Tom Bigosinski 9. Paul Moum(3)* 23. Joe Donnolo10. Chris Conley(3) 24. Adam Krell11. Vince Camuto(1)25. Ethan Krell12. Jon Eisenberg 26. Jeremy Krell13. Chris Wendel(2)*27. Todd Krell14. Al Winnicker(1) 28. Dewey Rainville

( ) cumulative matches played* denotes match played in current

reporting period

50+ DIVISION 1 (As of June 30):TEAM W LAntone’s Pub & Grill 14 1D&K Associates 10 5Linwood Inn 9 5Lombardi/Greenkeepers 9 6

50+ DIVISION 2:TEAM W LAwnings Galore 9 5Marion/Jaconson Roofing 7 7Northwestern Mutual 5 11The Office 4 11Union Center National Bank 4 11Crest Refrigeration 3 12

SUPER SENIORS DIVISION:TEAM W LCreative Industries 12 1Il Giardino Ristorante 8 5L.A. Law 5 7Legg Mason 1 13

Lombardi & Greenkeepers 13,D&K Associates 2

Al Betau’s pitching held the Detec-tives to their lowest run total of theseason. L&G’s offense was led by LarryBerra, Angelo Corbo, Keith Gibbons,Bill Mirto, Brian Williams and Tony

Williams, each with multiple hits. TonyWilliams stroked a monstrous homerun,his eighth of the season.Union Center National Bank 10,The Office 9

In a thriller, the Bankers trailed 9-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning,but rallied for six runs to win. RogerGrutzmaher’s bases-clearing doubleended the game. Len Ladislaw andJoe Miteratonda each produced keytriples during the inning. The Bank-ers’ infield sparkled by turning fourdouble plays.Antone’s Pub 17, NorthwesternMutual 7

The Insurers were able to accumu-late 19 hits, but could not produceenough runs to keep up with the Divi-sion “A” leaders. Insurer EdMcColgan rapped four hits. The Pubgot four hits from Dave Ball and threehits each from Tom DeRocco, TerryFranklin, Don Penzinger and RandyTenhengel. Ron Kulick homered.

Shaxamaxon Pro Discusses HowTo Hit Different Bunker Shots

By MICHAEL KIERNERSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Hitting a golf ball from a sand trapis said to be the easiest shot in golf.Many people would disagree withthis statement but the golf club manu-facturers have made this shot easierbecause of all the different wedges aplayer can have in their golf bag.Many players today carry three dif-ferent types of wedges. These in-clude a pitching wedge, a sand wedgeand a lob wedge. These wedges canhelp with the three different types ofbunker shots that you will encounteron the golf course. Let me introduceyou to these shots.

The most difficult is a long bunker

shot. This shot would typically be 30to 40 yards long. The most frequent isa medium bunker shot that is 10 to 20yards long. Finally, a short bunkershot is a situation in which the hole isjust on the green about 5 yards.

The different wedges in a player’sbag can help them become more con-sistent from the sand traps becauseyou can use them from different dis-tances. A pitching wedge is the bestoption when you are faced with along bunker shot. The ball flies some-what lower and farther then the otherwedges. It will also roll a fair distancewhen it hits the green. A lob wedgewill do the exact opposite. With thelob wedge, the ball will fly the high-est and land the softest. The lob wedgeis a perfect option for a short bunkershot. And a sand wedge is the clubthat is ideal for a medium bunkershot. It will make the ball fly a fardistance and roll a short distance.

Now that we have a system in place,there are two very important issues toremember. First, try to make the samelength swing with the three clubs.You will begin to notice the clubs aremaking the ball travel different dis-tances. Second, never over swing thegolf club. Have a nice smooth rhythmwhile in the sand trap. This will helpyou make consistent contact with thesand.

Michael Kierner is the Head Teach-ing Professional at Shackamaxon Golfand Country Club. For informationabout lessons please call, (908) 233-3989.

WF’s Elliott WinsGolf In Sudden Death

RINGOES – A pair of suddendeath one-hole playoffs highlightedweek two of the New Jersey JuniorGolf Competition’s Summer Tourheld at Heron Glen Golf Course inRingoes on June 30. Sean Elliott ofWestfield was the playoff winner inthe Boys 10-11 Group and LaurenVarras of Chatham won the playoffin the Girls 11-12 Group.

Elliott and Louis Bodine ofFlemington both shot a 43 for theirnine holes. Ayun Madgavkar ofShort Hills was third with a 47.Varras and Christina Hall of Wallhad shot identical rounds of 41 fortheir nine holes bringing them to aplayoff hole. Meaghan Mothawayof Montgomery was third with a 55.

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WTA Men’s MastersTennis Ladder Told:

The standings of the WTA Men’sMasters Singles as of July 3 is listedbelow. The next reporting period endson July 17.

1. Chris Wendel (7) *2. Don Dohm (3) *3. Mike McGlynn (3) *4. Henry Williams (1)5. Joe Donnolo (2)6. Hank Koehler (4)7. Bob Kolesik (2)8. Dewey Rainville9. George Sincox* reporting period matches(#) matches reported this year.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesHAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA…From their perch at Brookside Park in ScotchPlains, the notorious St. Bart’s Hecklers take time out of their busy schedule towish everyone a Happy Fourth of July.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesMAKING GOOD CONTACT…Westfield Gray’s Brian Duffy makes contactand chops a single to left in the second inning.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesHOPING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY…St. Nick slugger Marty Marks never gotthe opportunity to take a swing at a good pitch as he was walked in all four of hisat bats against St. Luke.

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WTA Women SinglesTennis Ladder Told:

The standings below reflect onechange as only one match was playedthrough July 3. Players can accessweekly updated standings as well asmatches played on WTA’s website:www.westfieldnj.com/wta. Furtherinformation about rules or joining theladder is available by calling JeanPower at 654-7418 (or e-mail [email protected].)

The next reporting period will con-clude at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Matchscores should be reported within 24hours and weekend scores by Sundayevening to J. Power. 1. Danielle Coleman 2. Janet Cornell 3. Ellen Smith 4. Linda Coleman 5. JoAnn Purdy 6. Meg Butler 7. Lisa Sottung 8. Jean Power 9. Monica Morin10. Sheri Pardo11. Dianne Mroz12. Paula Brotman13. Lisa Black-Polak14. Hong Jiang15. Diane Barabas16. Nancy Freundlich17. Alison Fleder18. Judy Robertson19. Lucila Vollbrecthausen

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Eagle Court of Honor HeldFor Two Local Boy Scouts

WESTFIELD – Boy Scouts ofAmerica Troop No. 79 of St. Helen’sRoman Catholic Church in Westfieldrecently held an Eagle Scout Court ofHonor to pay tribute to Edward Kerinsand Douglas Townsend.

Edward is a senior at WestfieldHigh School (WHS) and will attendFranklin and Marshall College in thefall. Douglas is a sophomore at WHS.

During his time with Troop No. 79,Edward has held various positions inthe troop. For the past two years, hehas served as Senior Patrol Leader forthe troop under the guidance of Scout-masters Steven Tullo and MichaelScharpf.

He also has attended Sabattis Ad-venture Camp, gone on whitewaterrafting trips and taken part in numer-ous hiking and camping trips.

Edward’s Eagle Scout project in-volved coordinating a team of scoutswho painted over 80 storm drainswith the “No Dumping, Drains toWaterway” logo, an endeavor that

reflected his concern for the environ-ment.

Edward has earned over 23 meritbadges. Beyond the required badges,he attained badges such as Fire Safety,Law, Lifesaving, Fingerprinting, Pio-neering and Archery.

For his Eagle Scout project, Dou-glas led a group of scouts and non-scouts in a storm drain markingproject. They cleaned and labeled145 town storm drains with a markerstating “No Dumping, Drains toRiver.” To create public awarenessabout this common environmentalproblem, Douglas wrote and distrib-uted an educational flyer to about800 homes.

Doug earned a total of 24 meritbadges. In addition to the 12 requiredbadges, he also completed the fol-lowing: Crime Prevention, Finger-printing, Fire Safety, Climbing, Read-ing, Cooking, Plumbing, Small BoatSailing, Golf, Basketry, MammalStudy and Shotgun Shooting.

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Stender Bill to Increase FinesOn Speeding Oversized Trucks

SUMMER RECEPTION…Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, center, assistsWestfield resident Joan Kennelly, left, and Margaret Salisbury of Union at thewelcome table at a recent reception for the county clerk. Ms. Rajoppi is acandidate for reelection to the County Clerk position in the November GeneralElection.

TRENTON – The Senate last weekpassed legislation AssemblywomanLinda Stender (D-Union) sponsoredto increase fines for oversized truckscaught on steep, local roads.

“It’s not safe for a truck that weighsfour tons to be traveling at speeds inexcess of 35 mph down a hill,” saidAssemblywoman Stender. “At thatspeed and angle, there is too muchpotential for an accident to takeplace.”

Assemblywoman Stender’s bill(A-3096) would allow municipali-ties to set a new range of fines fortrucks weighing four tons or morethat get pulled over for driving onroads with a grading of more than 5percent. The fines would be up to$2,500 for the first offense and up to$5,000 for subsequent offenses.

“Trucks need to maintain a legalweight when on the road,” said Mrs.Stender. “Strict fines will keep truckdrivers at bay. Truck drivers need to

know that if they are willing to jeop-ardize the safety of motorists, theywill be fined heavily.”

Assemblywoman Stender saidWarrenville Road in Green Brook,Somerset County, is proof positive ofwhy legislation is needed to imposestrict fines on truck drivers who breakweight restrictions on local roads.

“Warrenville Road is a danger tomotorists because of oversizedtrucks,” the assemblywoman re-marked. “The trucks are overweightand often are speeding. The surefireway to ensure that trucks are drivensafely is by imposing stiff penal-ties.”

The bill, which also is sponsoredby Assemblymen Upendra J.Chivukula (D-Middlesex) and Gor-don M. Johnson (D-Bergen), passed37 to 0. It now goes to the ActingGovernor, who may sign it, veto it ormodify it in the form of a conditionalveto.

Recreation Department Eventsby: Traci Kastner

[email protected](908) 789-4080

Abrakadoodle Art Class, In thisprogram, children are introduced toart materials, artists, and various tech-niques. August 22 to August 24. Ages18 to 36 months, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m;ages three to five years, 10:30 to11:15 a.m., and grades 1 to 6, from 1p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call for fees.

Baseball Camp, ages eight to 13,Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. tonoon at Tamaques Park, July 11 to15. The fee is $65 per student.

Bowling Camp, for ages five to12. This program will be held onWednesdays at 10 a.m. at LindenLanes. The weekly cost of $6 ispayable to Linden Lanes.

Golf Camp, ages 8 to 14, Tuesdaythrough Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Ridgegolf course in Clark. The cost is $88per child.

Wrestling Camp, Monday throughFriday, August 1 to 5 (ages seven toten), or August 8 to 12 (ages ten to13), Westfield High School wres-tling gym. The fee is $65 per week.

Sports Squirts Camp, ages 3 to 5,Monday, August 29 through Friday,September 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., atTamaques Park. The fee is $99 perchild.

Multi-Sports Camp, Mondaythrough Friday, July 11 to 15 andAugust 29 through September 2, agesfive to seven, (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), $147per child, and ages seven to 14 (9 a.m.to 3 p.m.), $169 per child. The campwill be held at Tamaques Park.

USA Soccer Camp, ages three toseven, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., $99per child, and ages five to 14, from9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at a cost of $155.The camp will be held at TamaquesPark from Monday through Friday,August 15 to 19.

Roller Hockey, for children six to12 years old. This program will be

held 10:30 a.m. to noon for 10 to 12year-olds. The fee is $60 per stu-dent.

Tennis, This beginner camp is of-fered for children ages eight to 14,Monday through Thursday, from 9a.m. to noon. The program will beoffered the week August 8.

Summer Playground Program.Parents need to register their chil-dren for the playground program atthe recreation department. Everycamper must bring in a report cardto register. The Junior PlaygroundProgram for grades kindergartenthrough grade 5, Teen Scene forgrades 6 to 8, and C.I.T. program forninth grade students. The programswill be held through Thursday, Au-gust 11.

Michael McDonald in Concert,Wednesday, July 13 at 8 p.m. at theState Theatre in New Brunswick.The bus for the concert will departat 7 p.m. The cost is $73 per person.

Yankee Game, Friday, August 12,7:05 p.m. vs. Texas Rangers. Thebus will depart at 3:30 p.m. The feeis $66 per student.

Mets Game, Thursday, September1 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Phillies.The bus will depart at 11 a.m. The feeis $56 per student.

NY Liberty Game, Wednesday, Au-gust 10 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Sparks. Thebus will depart at 4:30 p.m. The feewill is $49 per person. The cost in-cludes transportation and foodvoucher.

Concert Under The Stars, TheCapris will perform on Monday, July18 at 7 p.m. in Tamaques Park.

Summer Concert Series, Will beheld in Mindowaskin Park on thefollowing Thursday nights from 7:30p.m. to 9 p.m.: July 7, July 14, July 21and July 28. Concert goers are urgedto bring a blanket and a lawn chair.

D.A.R. Chapter Gives AwardsTo Eighth-Grade Graduates

WESTFIELD – Area studentsgraduating from the eighth gradewere recently honored by theWestfield Chapter of the Daughtersof the American Revolution (D.A.R.)for their achievements in Americanhistory and citizenship.

The chapter presents these awardsannually, in the form of certificatesand medals. Faculty members fromindividual schools select the recipi-ents.

Students who did outstanding workin American History included Stephanie

Albright, Edison Intermediate School;Anne Re, Roosevelt IntermediateSchool, and John Benjamin Caldora,Holy Trinity Interparochial School.

Good Citizenship medals areawarded to those students who ex-hibit honor, service, courage, leader-ship and patriotism. Those who re-ceived medals include: Alyssa Frankand Nicholas Dougert, Edison School;Sara Birkenthal and Ross Tucker,Roosevelt School, and Ann MarieFiedler and Taylor A. Kelly, HolyTrinity Interparochial School.

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Westfield Four, LLC to Mark L.and Gail O. Berman, 132 HarrowRoad, $820,000.

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Eliot Powell to Yossi Arbitsman,61 Short Hills Court, $450,000.

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Jack and Marc Held to KapsfieldLLC, 217 Prospect Street, $640,000.

Sharon Clarke to Gerard Reidy,505 Downer Street, $275,000.

Hidden Oaks I, LLC to Danielleand Vincent Corso, 609 DownerStreet, $320,000.

Stephen R. Visich to JosephBuontempo, 30 Sandra Circle,$585,000.

Joseph and Patricia Badala to Dou-glas S. Arrigo, 112 Elizabeth Avenue,$539,900.

Christopher and Meredith Love toRamona Coleman Cruz and JulioCruz, 922 Ripley Avenue, $543,125.

Messercola Bros. Building Co., Inc.to Joseph and Lynn Spadaro, 4Mohawk Trail, $855,000.

Marc and Lydia Schoenfeld toAaron and Eileen Levitt, 112 GolfEdge, $1,485,000.00

Ralph J. and Penny Bencivenga toManuela Dragon, 628 Drake Place,$450,000.00

Christopher and Janine Panza toEdward W. and Paula S. Adams, 635Lamberts Mill Road, $850,000.00

Robert P. and Dorothy Koleski, Jr.to Scott W. and Rachel K. Paris, 643Dorian Road, $745,000.00

Joseph and Lauren Fitzgerald to

Ilia and Olga Bouchouev, 514Codding Road, $858,000.00

Edmondo A. and Linda Universoto Beata Wojdak, 517 First Street,$418,000.00

Charles Holata to Angela Piggeeand Mia Piggee, 558 Summit Av-enue, $595,000.00

Harold L. Flowers to JeanGenievich, 710 Dartmoor,$829,000.00

Doris Berg to Edward K. andSuzanne M. Markham, 126 GreenePlace, $347,500.00

My Nga and Singh Ngoc Tran toHoward and Sheryl Lam, 8 Ever-green Court, $780,000.00

Robert W. and Patricia M. Sheehanto Joseph and Vanessa Rossman, 255Welch Way, $535,000.00

Philip and Carole Ucciferri to Jo-seph F. and Mary E. Doherty, 1731Florida Street, $489,000.00

James T. and Barbara J. Murphy toSabrina B. and Robert Model, 250Delaware Street, $740,250.00

Recent Home Sales

PINNACLE BOY SCOUT RANK…Eagle Scouts Douglas Townsend, left, andEdward Kerins were recently recognized on having become Eagle Scouts – thehighest rank in the Boy Scouting organization – with a Court of Honor ceremony.The young men are members of Boy Scout Troop No. 79 of St. Helen’s RomanCatholic Church in Westfield.

2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX.Silver, tiptronic, leather, 6CD,moonroof. Excellent Condition.Only 30k miles. Asking $14,000

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ESTATE SALE

Cranford - Estate SaleFri - Sat, July 8 & 9, 9 - 4 PM

274 Bloomingdale Ave.Off Elizabeth Ave.

Antiques, A/Cs, TVs, sofas, chairs,tables, beds, dressers, chests,bench saw, tools, glassware, etc.FREE Stark baby grand piano,exterior good, cracked soundboard.

19th CENTURY STAINED GLASS

Unusual pattern and colors6 feet high by 30 inches wide

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WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS

3 almost new window unit airconditioners for sale.

Used one or two seasons.$60. each / 3 for $150.

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ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO JOINADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ATHIGHLY REGARDED, SMALLINDEPENDENT SCHOOL INSHORT HILLS known for itsinnovative and enrichedcurriculum. Excellent interpersonalskills required for interaction withprospective parents, studentapplicants, faculty, and otheradministrative staff. Proficiency inMicrosoft Office applications andknowledge of relational databasesnecessary (Blackbaud experiencepreferred). Intelligence, flexibility,resourcefulness, sense of humor,and ability to work under pressureas part of a team important.Applicants should e-mail or fax coverletter and resume to Mary Murphy,Director of Admissions, Far BrookSchool at [email protected];Fax (973) 379-9237.

HELP WANTED

Teacher Assistant: THINKINGABOUT GOING INTO ORRETURNING TO TEACHING?Unusual opportunity as part time(morning) or possible full time(8:00 am to 3:30 pm) KindergartenAssistant Teacher at a highlyregarded, small independentShort Hills school, known for itsinnovative curriculum. Qualitiesdesired include quick intelligence,ability to relate well to five and sixyear olds. Send cover letter andresume to Paul Levin, Head ofLower School, Far Brook School,52 Great Hills Rd., Short Hills, NJ07078; [email protected];

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MOVING SALE

Moving/Garage Sale. Multi-FamilySat. 7/9, 9a-3p - no early birds322 LaGrande Ave, Fanwood.

Baby items, records,books and lots more!

BEACH HOUSE RENTAL

Brant Beach, LBI. July 16-23.Charming ocean side 4 BR, 2bath. Lrg enclosed sun room,sun deck and patio. 3 doors tobeach. Families only. $2,500.

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BALLY FITNESS MEMBERSHIP

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OPEN HOUSE

Sun, July 10, 12-4Edison North - 2 beds, 2.5 bathstownhouse for sale by owner. Endunit, lots of privacy, beautiful land-scape, new kitchen and baths.Contact Amir (551) 998-8931.

SIGNAGE PRODUCTION

Sign Tech in Westfield, a divisionof Print Tech - a dynamic printing& signage company - hiring forsign production / installation.Signage exp. reqd. FT w/ Ben-efits. Great career opportunity!

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PART TIME HELP WANTED

Part time help wanted for smallbusiness. Seeking person withgood telephone and telemarketingskills. Job has flexible hours.Call Ellen at (908) 232-0774

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REAL ESTATE, Agents atBurgdorff ERA are breaking allrecords. ERA’s #1 Real Estatefirm has training classes startingsoon. Scholarships available.

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Real Estate: Thinking of making achange? Prudential NJ Propertiesis now interviewing for full timereal estate agent positions,Westfield Office. Call Margie

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MATTRESS SET

Pillow top. Name brand withwarranty, new in plastic.sell Queen, $150, King $265.

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DINING ROOM

Beautiful cherry wood set, doublepedestal table, lighted hutch &buffet, 8 padded chairs. Still inboxes, list $5200, sell $2500.Can deliver (732) 259-6690

BED

Queen mattress set, Visco ElasticMemory Foam, new in plastic,10 yr. warranty, as seen on TV.

Value $1300, sell $495.(732) 259-6690

BEDROOM SET

7 pcs. English Cherry woodsleigh bed, dresser & mirror and2 night stands. New still in box.

Value $4500 sell $1450.(732) 259-6690

AUTO FOR SALE

Priced to Sell!95 Pontiac Grand AM

4-Door, Green, ExcellentCondition. Best Offer(908) 665-2527 eve

Day (908) 232-4407 (Fred)

AUTO FOR SALE

92 Toyota 4-RunnerGrey - Good Condition!

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SPEECH THERAPY

Certified/licensed professionalSpeech Therapist from localschool available for tutoring.

Pre-K and school-aged children(908) 420-9159

FREELANCERS WANTEDStrong, detail-oriented writerswith professional demeanorneeded to cover council,county and other townmeetings. Must be able tomeet deadlines, know how towrite a lead, and take an activeinterest in their beats in orderto develop news stories.Please email resume and clipsto: [email protected].

ONE BEDROOM APT FOR RENT

WESTFIELDVery Clean 2nd Fl apt, new

stove, walk to town, veryprivate, on-street prkg, elderlysingle woman only, $800+gas.(908) 233-3069 ask for Vinnie

APARTMENT FOR RENT

Westfield, Northside. Quiet, attrac-tive duplex. Close to town & NYCTrans. CAC, W/D, DW, HdWdFlrs.$1600 + Utils. Avail. Sept 15.Please reply to (908) 322-1238

OFFICE FOR RENT

Large attractive psychotherapyoffice. Good parking. Available 3

days per week in Westfield.$600/mo Contact Dr. Parsons

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SUMMER RENTAL

North Beach, LBI - July 16 - 231 Family, 4 Bedroom, ocean sidesundeck & screened-in porch,garden, 100 ft to beach, $2780Call (908) 233-6751 after 6:00pm.

REGISTERED NURSE

Chemotherapy nurse for EdisonHem/Onc practice. 2-3 days/week.No evenings or weekends.

Call (732) 321-5177 or faxresume to (732) 321-6525.

PIANO FOR SALE

1994 Altenburg Baby GrandBlack satin, beautiful condition.

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SALUTE YOUR FLAG…Franklin School’s Girl Scout Troop no. 642 in Westfieldpresents the colors and leads the flag salute to begin the 48th annual meeting ofthe Westfield United Way. Pictured, left to right, are: Tori Parsloe, Liz Griesmer,Caity Meixner, Kelly Hughes, Julia Mannino, Tara Sciortino, Mady Cannone andEmily Hutchinson.

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Westfield $2,850,000May be seen Sunday, 1-4pm. A rare opportunity to own one of the finest homes.This gracious colonial on spectacular property overlooks golf course. Call fordirections. WSF0659

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Nestled in a setting that exudes tranquility, this embracing center hall Colonial is

situated on one of Westfield’s most desirable streets. A mixture of grace and

charm, this exceptional residence keeps company among the finest homes

bordering Echo Lake Country Club. Just steps from the walking path onto the golf

course and situated in a quiet Wychwood neighborhood, this fine home combines

traditional architecture with today’s modern amenities. The exceptional quality of

this charming home is evident at first glance. It is a turn-key jewel awaiting a most

discerning buyer. Offered for $1,295,000.

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– Obituaries – Dooley Funeral Service, Inc.Caring & Courteous Service to the

Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913

Westfield556 Westfield Avenue233-0255John L. DooleyManagerNJ License # 4100

Cranford218 North Avenue

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Malcolm G. Robinson, 95, Had WorkedFor Union Carbide Corp. For 44 Years

Malcolm Graham “Mac”Robinson, 95, of Carolina Mead-ows, N.C. died on Friday, July 1,at the Carolina Meadows HealthCare Center.

Born in Wytheville, Va. on June 7,1910, Mr. Robinson had lived inWestfield for many years before mov-ing to North Carolina.

He had been a chemical engineerfor the Union Carbide Corporation for44 years in Charleston, W. Va. andBound Brook. He retired several yearsago.

Mr. Robinson graduated from theVirginia Polytechnic Institute inBlacksburg, Va. in 1931. He servedas Captain of Company K and was

an active member of the GermanClub.

He was predeceased by his wife of60 years, Dolores Brant Robinson,in 2003, and by a daughter, CynthiaShaffer.

Surviving are two daughters,Virginia Brown of Chapel Hill,N.C. and Sally Browning of Allen-town, Pa.; four grandchildren andfour great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place from1 to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, July7, at the Gray Funeral Home, 318East Broad Street in Westfield.Interment will follow at FairviewCemetery in Westfield.

July 7, 2005

Doris F. Worth, 77, Retired Secretary;Was Member of Ladies Auxiliary

Doris F. Byrne Worth, 77, a life-long resident of Westfield, died onMonday, July 4, at MuhlenbergRegional Medical Center inPlainfield.

Mrs. Worth had been a secretaryfor the First Nationwide Bank inWestfield for 39 years before retir-ing in 1989.

She was a member of the LadiesAuxiliary of American Legion PostNo. 3 of Westfield.

Surviving are her husband, Tho-mas Worth, and two sisters, PatriciaByrne and Lois Dobbins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will

be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Fri-day, July 8 at the Holy Trinity Ro-man Catholic Church in Westfield.

Visitation will take place from 2to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thurs-day, July 7, and at 9:30 a.m. tomor-row at the Dooley Colonial Home,556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield.Burial will follow at Fairview Cem-etery in Westfield.

July 7, 2005

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DEATH NOTICEAlice J. Pettys, 88, Had Lived in Westfield;Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Alice J. Jones Pettys, 88, ofMarlton died on Tuesday, July 5, atthe Wiley Christian RetirementCommunity in Marlton.

Born in Manhattan, Ill., she hadlived in Westfield before comingto Marlton.

She was the beloved wife ofCharles; the devoted mother ofCharlene Reeve and her husband,Phillip; the loving grandmother ofStacey Reeve and Jason Reeve andhis wife, Melissa, and dear sisterof Martha Mealey, Clyde Jones andthe late Carey Jones.

Relatives and friends are invited

to attend the memorial service to-morrow, Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m.at the Wiley Church, 99 East MainStreet in Marlton.

In lieu of flowers, the familyasks that memorial donations inAlice’s memory be made to theResident Assistance FinancialTrust of Wiley Mission Inc., 99East Main Street, Marlton, N.J.08053.

Arrangements are under the di-rection of the Bradley FuneralHome, 601 Route 73 South,Marlton.

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Cornelius Banta PlacedOn Spring Honor RollWESTFIELD – Mercersburg Uni-

versity in Mercersburg, Pa. reportedthat Cornelius Fitzpatrick Banta, Jr.of Westfield was placed on the HonorRoll for the spring term of the 2005-2006 academic year.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. CorneliusBanta, he is a junior at Mercersburg.

AWARD WINNER…Scott Leibowitzof Westfield received the SolomonSchechter Day School of Essex andUnion County Jerome Deener Awardand the Betty Pantirer Schwartz Prize.The Jerome Deener Award is given tothe senior who best exemplifies excel-lence in scholarships, athletic abilityand sportsmanship. The PantirerSchwartz Prize is given to the graduatewho shows the strongest commitmentto the Jewish community and the con-tinuity of its people. Scott was captainof the varsity tennis and basketballteams and also ran cross-country. Hewas the sports editor of the school news-paper, The Flame, and president of theReligious Life Committee. Scott willattend George Washington Universityin Washington, D.C. in the fall.

Scotch Plains ResidentsGraduate Boston Univ.

SCOTCH PLAINS – Boston Uni-versity awarded degrees to ScotchPlains residents Diane Mavilla,M.C.J. in Criminal Justice; AmySwenson, M.S.W. in Social Work.

Centenary CollegeGraduates WF Resident

Bucknell UniversityAwards Degrees

WESTFIELD – Bucknell Univer-sity conferred nearly 825 bachelor’sand master’s degrees during com-mencement ceremonies May 22. De-grees were awarded for studies inliberal arts and professional programsin engineering, education, manage-ment and music. The followingWestfield students received degrees:

Brent Bramnick, son of Jon andPatricia Bramnick, a 2001 graduateof Westfield High School, graduatedcum laude with a Bachelorof Arts in Political Science and An-thropology.

Leanne M. Meriton, daughter ofMichael and Marie Meriton, a 2001graduate of Westfield High School,graduated with a Bachelor ofArts in Sociology.

Erin O’Brien, daughter of JoAnnO’Brien, a 2001 graduate of WestfieldHigh School, graduated with a Bach-elor of Arts in International Rela-tions.

Scotch Plains’ Brian Maroney, sonof Robert and Renate Maroney, a2001 graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, graduatedwith a B.S. in Business Administra-tion and Management.

Westfield — At ceremonies heldon May 21 at Centenary College inHackettstown, Brian C. Osborn gradu-ated magna cum laude with a Bach-elor of Science degree in BusinessAdministration with a minor in SportsManagement.

Brian was honored as Centenary’s2005 recipient of The Curtiss GoodCitizenship Award, served as captainof the Centenary Cyclones’ coedcross-country team and has been se-lected for inclusion in Who’s WhoAmong Students in American Uni-versities and Colleges.

He recently returned from the All-American Baseball Game in Albu-querque, NM. This prestigious eventfor 35 of the top high school baseballprospects in America was the culmi-nating event of his internship withSportsLink of Hackettstown.

A graduate of Westfield HighSchool, Brian is the son of Peter andClaudia Osborn of Westfield.

Susquehanna HonorsSP-F Residents

AREA – Several area residentsmade the spring Dean’s List atSusquehanna University in Pennsyl-vania.

Erin Breznitsky of Scotch Plains,the daughter of Thomas and LyndaBreznitsky, is a rising senior and writ-ing major; Allyson Salisbury, thedaughter of Brian and ConnieSalisbury, is a rising sophomore andenvironmental science major.

Amy Ondeyka of Fanwood, thedaughter of John and Debra Ondeyka,graduated as a public relations major.

In order to be eligible for the Dean’sList, a student must earn a grade pointaverage of 3.4 or better out of a pos-sible 4.0 for the semester as well ascomplete a minimum of 12 semesterhours.

Westfield’s LeahKaplow Honored

WESTFIELD – Leah Kaplow,daughter of Richard and Ellen Kaplowof Westfield, was recognized for heroutstanding academic achievementsthis past semester, earning a place ofhonor on the Dean’s List for the Spring2005 semester at Rider University.Leah graduated Westfield HighSchool in 2002 and is studying to bea special education teacher.

Rensselaer Inst. HonorsFormer SP-F StudentsSCOTCH PLAINS – Rensselaer

Polytechnic Institute has announcedthe names of students who made theInstitute’s dean’s list for the springsemester. The dean’s list recognizesfull-time students who maintaingrade-point averages of a minimumof 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and haveno grades below “C.”

Brendan Bergen and MatthewMcNally, seniors from Scotch Plains,are majoring in information technol-ogy and psychology, respectively.Vaidehi Patel, a sophomore fromScotch Plains, is majoring in biology.Eric Pratt of Fanwood is a major incomputer science and philosophy.

Manahan GraduatesLehigh University

WESTFIELD – On May 23, 2005Karen Manahan participated in theGraduation Ceremonies at LehighUniversity, where she was awarded aBachelor’s Degree in English and Psy-chology. Ms. Manahan graduated withhigh honors and was also named to PhiBeta Kappa. Ms. Manahan completedher undergraduate studies at LehighUniversity as a Presidential Scholarpursuing a Masters in English.

Ms. Manahan is a 2001 graduate ofWestfield High School where, amongother activities, she was the Co-Cap-tain of the girls’ basketball team. Ms.Manahan is the daughter of KathleenA. Manahan and the Honorable Tho-mas V. Manahan.

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Local Students Namedto Syracuse Dean’s List

AREA — Two local studentshave been named to the Dean’sList at Syracuse University.

Robert Daurio, a Westfield resi-dent, was placed on the School ofArchitecture’s Dean’s List. In or-der to qualify for this honor, stu-dents must earn a 3.2 grade pointaverage for 15 credit hours or a 3.5grade point average for 12 to 14credit hours of work.

Eryn Bushinger, a Scotch Plainsresident, was named to the Dean’sList for the College of Human Ser-vices and Health Professions. Stu-dents are required to achieve atleast a 3.4 grade point average dur-ing the semester in order to beeligible.

Stewart Carey, Roosevelt Principal, ReportsHonor Rolls for Fourth Marking Period

WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter-mediate School Principal StewartCarey has announced the names ofstudents placed on the Fourth Mark-ing Period Distinguished and Regu-lar Honor Rolls for the 2004-2005academic year.

Distinguished Honor RollSeventh Grade – 73 Pupils

Elise Annis Ian MacKenzieChristin Aswad Andrew MarinoKatie Brennan Amanda MarkowskiMeghan Brody Laura MarvinChristopher Castelo Lauren MayAmanda Centrella Mary McKevittGabrielle Cerami Matthew MeseroleJohn Colucci Gregory MitchellAndrew Cordeiro Samuel MumfordTyler Cusick Kathleen O’NeillGeena De Rosa Michael OsterMitchell Dornfeld Gaffney PetersonSeth Egert Anna PowellMichael Eilbacher Beau PrestonCarly Erman Katie RamireJonathan Erman Kevin RamosSharon Faktor Adam ReichBenjamin Fine Megan ReillyMelissa Ford Jaraad RogersLeah Geoghegan Amy RosenfeldNicholas Gilligan Lauren RossSarah Glickstein Michal SagalChang Hee Han Andrew SauerweinEmily Harris Maxwell SchusterKelly Hering Julian SeltzerLauren Hughes Justin SnyderHalli James Joshua SolomonRyan Jennings Julia SpiridigliozziElizabeth Kamel Daniel SproullJill Kandigian Graeme StahlSean Kilcullen Kelly SullivanAnne Knisely Kamal TamboliJoseph Kramkowski Diana VaselRyan Krasnoo Diana VeneziaStephanie Kuntz Yixiao WangJosephine La Costa Evan Weinberg

Ariel Weingarten

Alexa Zepka

Regular Honor RollEighth Grade – 92 Pupils

Neil AmatoJulian ApplebaumDavid BabetskiTrevor BarnesSamuel BerseSara BirkenthalMax BlumPeter BoyesNicholas BrezaAmy BrownChelsea BrykMorgan BuntingAriel BurnsErin CahillMartha CainJack CamilloShelby CarlinKristen CaruanaSpencer CassidyTara CastelloneJane CederrothHarim ChoiMichael CifelliRebecca ClappMeredith ClarkPhilip CohnChristopher DelafuenteMargaret FlanneryElizabeth FredasAnne FruchtmanAlexandra GockelNatalie GolikovChristopher GrafBrian HartScott HowardMolly HudelsonChristopher JenkinsChristopher JoyceMatthew KarnofskyJames KazazisMichael KentEmily KlineEthan KrellCharles LairdMichael LessnerDan Liu

Daniel LudlumAmber LuteyWilliam MascarichCharlotte MorabitoDaniel MorseAmanda MosnerTaylor MurtishawMairead O’BoyleMatthew PogueEdward PurcellThomas PurcellPhilip QuellerCaroline RabaEric RachmanMatthew ReissPhilip ReynoldsChristiana RicciutiSamantha RoscignoRachel RosenbergJenna RothHannah RubinRaisa RubinDaniel RussoElizabeth SchoenbachJacob ShiffmanKimberly ShobackCassandra SimcoxJohn StreamanMaxwell SugarmanDaniel SullivanLauren SullivanKatherine TaylorMichael TormeyPatrick TresnanRoss TuckerAlexa VendettiNicholas VicinioStephanie WangJulia WatkinsAndrew WentaGeorge WharamAlan WorkmanKyle WrightPatrick YoungerArielle ZieringJordyn Zucker

Robert AndersonJacob ArchambaultDavid AthensonHayley BakerEvan BakstDavid BallanKatherine BangeTyler BeckerDaniel BermanScott BernsteinStephanie BoginJacquelyn BuckmanSadie BurgdorfAbigail BurtonMarc CervantesSara ConneryJohn CrisanTara CriscuoloAlexander CruzMatthew DalyKatherine DavidsonWilliam EisenhauerLia FaganMichael FietkiewicazAdam FineDavid FishmanRachel FriedmanBridget GallagherAndrew GatesAndrew GialanellaMichael GismondiEmily GoodmanEllen GormleyJordan GrahamCatherine GreenSophie GreeneWilliam GretskyKyla GrodzkaKerrington HallJordan HarriesConnor HewettDylan HirtlerChelsea HughesRyan IngramBrett JohnsonSamantha KaufmanLaura KennyCasey KerkhofRobyn KnappZachary La PortaTracy LandonGabriella LaRosaJaclyn Laspata

Suzanne LembergDalton MackGrace MacKenzieBrian MaehlOlivia MagnaniniMolly MaherMargaret MalaspinaEric MandelblattDrew MargolisStephen MarinoThomas McKeownNicholas McAlisterColin McKevittGrace MustardMaria NiemieraLuke NobileRobert OberlanderCharlotte O’BrienPatrick O’BrienCorinne ParsloeJill PateWade PrestonMegan RamageAmanda RhodesKyle RippergerThomas RivellAmy RoggenburgEvan RosenburghJustin RosinMichael RosinChristopher SalemmeEmily SawersSamantha SeibConnor ShieldsWilliam SicklesRobert SinisiJared SmithMeredith SmithReid SmithDarla StablerAndrew StorcksJake SussmanJohn TaylorScott ThienAlyssa UlropeGabriella VannessCody VassalloDenise VirziPeter WaddellMatthew WeintraubAustin WentaJacob WilliamsMatthew Woods

Regular Honor RollSeventh Grade – 107 Pupils

Distinguished Honor RollEighth Grade – 52 Pupils

Michael AbbattistaKathryn AbruzzoNicole AloupisElizabeth AntonelliKimberly BerkeRyan BrownJulia BurnsMichael CarpettoAmanda ChangPanos ChantzisVasilis ChantzisAaron DavisonDaniel DicksteinLauren FarrellAmanda GarfinkelBriana GoncalvesEric HagstromTara HandzaGabrielle JakubElizabeth LisooeyMaria LomakaCatherine MaguireTaylor ManettiJoseph Mc GrathJohn McGroryKathryn Millen

Anna MortonShannon MurrayElaheh NozariNicole PapadopoulosWilliam PerryAlexander PowellRyan RagozaAnne ReCasey ReimlingerChristopher RhodesElizabeth RichNicole RosenbergJoshua SchwartzKatherine SheridanMelissa ShulmanEriene-Heidi SidhomAmanda SimmonsMarguerite SulmontRavi TamboliAlexandra TunisMark Vander-SchaafPeter WilliamsJulianne YeeMichael ZhuTara ZierlerSteven Zilberberg

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF WESTFIELD

Public Notice is hereby given that anordinance of which the following is a copywas introduced, read and passed on firstreading by the Council of the Town ofWestfield at a meeting held July 5, 2005and that the said Council will further con-sider the same for final passage on the26th day of July, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., or assoon thereafter as said matter can bereached, in the Administrative ConferenceRoom, Municipal Building, 425 East BroadStreet, Westfield, New Jersey, at whichtime and place any person who may beinterested therein will be given an opportu-nity to be heard concerning said ordi-nance.

Claire J. GrayActing Town Clerk

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2122

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDINGFOR IMPROVEMENTS TOPARKING FACILITIES ANDTHE APPROPRIATION OFTHE MONIES NECESSARYTHEREFOR

BE IT ORDAINED by the Town ofWestfield in the County of Union as fol-lows:

SECTION I. That the improvementsincluding, but not limited to, the followingbe made to parking facilities:

a. Improvement of Parking Lot #3located at South Avenue, consisting of themilling, paving, curbing, striping, and light-ing.

SECTION II. That all said work shall beundertaken as a general improvement tobe paid for by general taxation.

SECTION III. It is hereby determinedand declared that the estimated amount ofmoney to be raised from all sources to saidpurpose is $340,500.00. The estimatedmaximum amount to be appropriated of$340,500.00, includes the aggregateamount of $5,000, which is estimated tobe necessary for engineering and inspec-tion costs and other expenses as permit-ted by Section 20 of the Local Bond Law.There is hereby appropriated for said pur-pose the sum of $340,500.00 from theReserve for Parking Improvements avail-able for said purpose.

SECTION IV. It is hereby determinedand declared that the period of usefulnessis a period of ten (10) years from the dateof said appropriation.

SECTION V. This ordinance shall takeeffect immediately after final passage.1 T - 7/7/05, The Leader Fee: $51.00

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICETOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2004 AUDIT REPORT OFTOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A:5-7

COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS-STATUTORY BASIS

DECEMBER DECEMBER31, 2004 31, 2003

ASSETS

Cash and Investments $ 12,067,774.98 $ 11,010,824.51Taxes, Assessments, Liens

and Utility Charges Receivable 626,764.83 837,320.92Property Acquired for Taxes -

Assessed Value 284,900.00 284,900.00Accounts Receivable 651,705.44 772,555.19Deferred Charges to Future Taxation -

General Capital 16,330,984.93 15,023,984.93Deferred Charges to Revenues

of Succeeding Years 70,568.00 141,138.00Fixed Assets 28,907,975.00 28,666,571.92

TOTAL ASSETS $ 58,940,673.18 $ 56,737,295.47

LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE

Bonds and Notes Payable $ 11,891,700.00 $ 12,050,300.00Improvement Authorizations 5,297,837.70 3,878,131.14Other Liabilities and Special Funds 9,124,724.79 8,828,828.12Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 932,095.32 1,154,846.12Fund Balance 2,786,340.37 2,174,683.33Investment in General Fixed Assets 28,907,975.00 28,666,571.92

TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVESAND FUND BALANCE $ 58,940,673.18 $ 56,737,295.47

COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSAND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

CURRENT FUND-STATUTORY BASIS

YEAR 2004 YEAR 2003

REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED

Fund Balance Utilized $ 1,400,000.00 $ 950,000.00Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local

Property Tax Levies 6,474,384.45 5,798,618.81Collection of Delinquent Taxes and

Tax Title Liens 721,959.46 748,577.26Collection of Current Tax Levy 68,117,902.63 63,864,111.36

TOTAL INCOME $ 76,714,246.54 $ 71,361,307.43

EXPENDITURES

Budget Expenditures:Municipal Purposes $ 18,320,310.57 $ 17,275,656.51

County Taxes 11,842,972.79 11,188,794.20Regional School Taxes 44,192,938.12 41,041,383.98Open Space Trust Fund Taxes 195,037.02 193,959.01Other Expenditures 1,331.00 1,379.35

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 74,552,589.50 $ 69,701,173.05

Excess to Fund Balance $ 2,161,657.04 $ 1,660,134.38

Fund Balance, January 1 2,008,041.77 1,297,907.39$ 4,169,698.81 $ 2,958,041.77

Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 1,400,000.00 950,000.00

Fund Balance, December 31 $ 2,769,698.81 $ 2,008,041.77

RECOMMENDATIONS

None

The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of theTownship of Scotch Plains, County of Union, for the calendar year 2004. This report ofaudit, submitted by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountantsand Certified Public Accountants, is on file at the Township Clerk’s office and may beinspected by any interested person.

Barbara RiepeTownship Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICEBOROUGH OF FANWOOD

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEYPROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Written Statements of Qualifications arebeing invited for engineering studies relat-ing to the evaluation of drainage problemsin Fanwood. Statements of qualificationswill be received by the Clerk/Administratorat the Borough Hall, Martine Avenue,Fanwood until 4:00 PM, Friday, July 29,2005.

Statements of QualificationsAs a minimum, the statements of quali-

fications shall address the following:1. Understanding of the problem2. Project approach3. Specialized experience and techni-

cal competence of the firm and its person-nel in connection with services of this type.

4. Past record of performance on similarservices, including references.

5. Capacity of the firm to perform thework.

6. Familiarity with the project area andagencies having jurisdiction over theproject.

Eight copies of the statement of qualifi-cations should be submitted. Informationpresented therein should be as concise aspossible.

Evaluation/SelectionFirms will be evaluated based on the

foregoing information. Each of the six cri-teria will be given equal weight. Thehighest ranked firm will be invited to sub-mit a detailed scope of services and pricedproposal. Negotiation with the selectedcandidate will be pursued leading to theaward of a contract.

Scope of ServicesThere are three neighborhoods in

Fanwood that have suffered chronic drain-age problems and are included in thisscope of services: (1) Glenwood/NorthGlenwood/Tillotson Roads; (2) MidwayAvenue at Terrill Road; and (3) ShadyLane/Clement Place/Birch Place/BeechAvenue/Mac Lennan Place. In each case,a study of the existing drainage systemmust be undertaken and a concept plandeveloped.

Most of the Borough’s stormwater sys-tems discharge to storm sewers in ScotchPlains or Plainfield. Accordingly, some ofthe hydraulic restrictions within the drain-age system may be located outside ofFanwood’s boundaries.

An information package is available toassist interested firms in preparing theirstatements of qualifications. The pack-ages may be picked up in person at Bor-ough Hall. No packages will be mailed.

Federal FundingAny contract or contracts awarded un-

der this invitation for bids are expected tobe funded in part by a grant from the U. S.Environmental Protection Agency. Nei-ther the United States nor any of its depart-ments, agencies or employees is or will bea party to this invitation for bids or anyresulting contract. This procurement willbe subject to regulations contained in 40CFR Part 31.

Eleanor McGovernBorough Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF WESTFIELD

INVITATION TO RE-BID

Sealed proposals will be received by theTown of Westfield in the Council Cham-bers at the Municipal Building, 425 EastBroad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, July25, 2005, for the

“2005 VARIOUS ROAD IM-PROVEMENTS IN THE TOWNWESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”.

The work under this Proposal includesthe furnishing of all labor, materials andequipment necessary to complete the workas shown on the Contract Drawings anddescribed in the Contract Specifications,and Proposals shall be in accordance withsuch Drawings and Specifications and theterms proposed in the Contract.

The major items of work under this con-tract include, but are not limited to, thefollowing in estimated quantities:

11,000 square yards of 4 inch thickstabilized base course

30,000 square yards of 2 inch thicksurface course

5,000 square yards of variable depthmilling

1,800 cubic yards of roadway excava-tion, unclassified

250 linear feet of granite block curbing375 square feet of 4 inch thick concrete

walk

The successful bidder shall start con-struction ten (10) days after notice of awardof Contract is given, and shall complete allwork within thirty- (30) calendar days afternotice to proceed.

Proposals shall be in writing on the formsfurnished and must be delivered at theplace and before the hour above men-tioned, and must be accompanied by acertified check or bid bond payable to theTown of Westfield in an amount equal to atleast ten percent (10%) of the base amountof the bid, but not less than $500.00 normore than $20,000.00. Each bid mustalso be accompanied by a Surety Com-pany Certificate stating that said Suretycompany will provide the bidder with therequired Performance bond in the fullamount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu-sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica-tion Statement, Statement of Ownership,on the forms included in and explained inthe contract documents.

Bidders must be in compliance with allprovisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975supplement to the law against discrimina-tion (Affirmative Action) and must payworkmen the prevailing wage rates pro-mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart-ment of Labor and Industry for this project,copies of which are on file in the Office ofthe Town engineer.

Plans and specifications may be seen orprocured at the office of the Town Engi-neer, Public Works Center, 959 NorthAvenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. Thenon-refundable cost of contract documentsis $25.00 made payable to the Town ofWestfield, which must be paid in cash orcertified check. The Mayor and Councilreserve the right to reject any bid, and towaive any informality in any bid, if in theinterest of the Town, it is deemed advis-able to do so.

Kenneth B. MarshTown Engineer

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PUBLIC NOTICEBOROUGH OF FANWOOD

PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board of the Borough ofFanwood has scheduled a Special Meet-ing for Monday, August 15, 2005 immedi-ately following the regularly scheduledAgenda Meeting to be held at FanwoodBorough Hall, Mayor and Council Cham-bers, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood,New Jersey at 7:30 PM for the purpose ofhearing an application for bulk varianceapprovals for the property at Block 89, Lot8, 213 Burns Way, before the PlanningBoard in Fanwood, New Jersey.

Official action may be taken.Pat Hoynes

Planning Board Secretary1 T - 7/7/05, The Times Fee: $16.32

PUBLIC NOTICESUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

CHANCERY DIVISIONUNION COUNTY

DOCKET NO.: F-16107-03FILE NO.: 7532-03

NOTICE TO REDEEM

JEFFREY WITTMANN, HISHEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES,AND ASSIGNS, ALL RIGHT,TITLE, INTEREST, PROP-ERTY AND ESTATE VS.HOWARD K. BAILEY; MARYI. BAILEY, HIS WIFE; INTER-COUNTY MORTGAGEECORP.; CITICORP MORT-GAGE, INC.; UNION COUNTYBOARD OF SOCIAL SER-VICES

TO: HOWARD K. BAILEY; MARY I.BAILEY, HIS WIFE;

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an ordermade on June 27, 2005, the SuperiorCourt Fixed August 5, 2005 between thehours of nine o’clock in the forenoon andfour o’clock in the afternoon, prevailingtime, at the office of the Tax Collector ofthe CITY OF RAHWAY, located at 1 CITYHALL PLAZA, RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY07065, as the time and place when andwhere you may pay to the plaintiff theamount so found due for principal andinterest on its certificate of tax sale asfollows:

LOT 00035 BLOCK 00349 on the taxduplicate of the CITY OF RAHWAY. Totalamount required to redeem tax sale certifi-cate no. 96-44 is $33,833.61, togetherwith interest from May 24, 2005 and costs.

And that unless, at the same time andplace, you or one of you redeem by payingthe aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff,then you, and each of you shall be de-barred and foreclosed of and from all rightand equity of redemption of, in and to thelands and premises above set out anddescribed in the complaint and every partthereof, and that the plaintiff be vestedwith an absolute and indefeasible estateof inheritance in fee simple in said landsand premises.

Anything to the contrary notwithstand-ing, redemption shall be permitted up untilthe entry of final judgment including thewhole of the last date upon which judg-ment is entered.

Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq.Attorney for Plaintiff

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John Corbin GraduatesFrom St. BonaventureSCOTCH PLAINS – John Corbin,

son of Mr. and Mrs. John Corbin ofScotch Plains, graduated from St.Bonaventure University in St.Bonaventure, N.Y. on May 15. Johnreceived an undergraduate degree inJournalism/Mass Communications.

Harbaugh AttendsHOBY Workshop

WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Clubof Westfield recently sponsoredWestfield High School (WHS) stu-dent William Harbaugh’s trip to theHugh O’Brien Youth Leadership pro-gram, a weekend of seminars andworkshops held at Stevens Instituteof Technology in Hoboken during thelast weekend of May.

The mission of HOBY is to seekout, recognize and develop the lead-ership potential of boys in their sopho-more year of high school. The colle-giate setting afforded those attendinga taste of college life.

William is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Mark Harbaugh of Westfield. He isan Honor Roll student, Eagle Scoutand WHS Student Council Secretaryof Public Relations. He plays WHSfootball and lacrosse, in addition toplaying bass in the high school or-chestra.

Blonsky GraduatesFrom HS in Wisconsin

Rebecca Blonsky, granddaugh-ter of Mr. Milford Blonsky, 424Montauk Drive, Westfield,graduated June 7 from Wausau EastHigh School, Wausau, Wisconsin.She graduated as one of the top tenstudents in her class. She will beattending, as an honors student, theCollege of Biological Sciences atthe University of Minnesota, TwinCities Campus. She was awardedthe Bentson Family Scholarshipfrom the University of Minnesotafor her academic record.

Gavin ShulmanGraduates Brown

WESTFIELD -- Gavin Shulmana 2001 graduate of Westfield HighSchool, received a Bachelor of Artsdegree from Brown University onMay 29.

Gavin, the son of Mona and JayShulman, was a features writer forthe Brown Daily Herald andthe Brown Independent and per-formed in the Brown production ofShakespeare in the Park. He com-pleted an academic concentrationin English.

University of ScrantonAnnounces Dean’s List

AREA – The University ofScranton, a Jesuit university in north-eastern Pennsylvania, has announcedits Dean’s List, which recognizes stu-dents for academic excellence, forthe 2005 spring semester. A studentmust have a grade point average of3.5 or better with a minimum numberof credit hours to make the Dean’sList.

This semester’s list included se-niors Lauren Beasley, a PhysicalTherapy major from Mountainside,and Caitlin O’Shea, a Counseling andHuman Services major fromWestfield.

A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 7, 2005 Page 19

BEST LITTLE THEATER IN TOWN…Westfield Public School students will beperforming a play as part of the Artists Performing and Entertaining (A.P.E.)program on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Edison Intermediate School.Pictured, left to right, are: Alie Spera, Henry Rosnikoff, Zach Milrod, EmilyFahey, Hannah Painter, Erin Fitzpatrick, Alex Jeffery, Mary Kate Boylan, TaraSciartino and Claire Dorwart.

Flamenco Sí Comes ToCrossroads in Garwood

Lindsay Lohan’s character becomesa NASCAR champ, it won’t sur-prise you. Heck…you won’t befazed if she succeedsSchwarzenegger to the governor-ship. You go to see movies aboutlandlords demanding the rent frompoor widows, and then go out to eattripe.

But fully understanding that achild’s upbringing should include ahealthy introduction to castles inthe sky, you do your duty by takingthe kid(s) to see “Herbie: FullyLoaded.” You recall someone did itfor you. So you put up with it,assure everyone has his share oftreats, and then probably never giveit another thought. Except maybeon the ride home.

There you are in your red on tan,Ferrari 360 Modena, Junior to yourright still not finished with hisslushie, and it’s bumper to bumperon the interstate. You muse to your-self, and out of the sticky-corneredmouth of babes come your senti-ments exactly: “Herbie would justjump over all of this, wouldn’t he,Dad?”

* * * * * * *“Herbie: Fully Loaded,” rated G,

is a Buena Vista Pictures releasedirected by Angela Robinson andstars Lindsay Lohan, MichaelKeaton and Matt Dillon. Runningtime: 101 minutes

Cinderella will be played byStephanie Helfgott (Port Reading)and Laura Schwab (Westfield.)

Involved in various opera programs,Schwab was a featured soloist at theOpera Favorite’s Concert, performed atWestfield’s Bach Festival, as well as atRome’s Opera Festival. Other mem-bers of the cast include Kristen Caruana(Westfield), Patrina Caruana(Westfield), Jesse Cohen (Glen Ridge),Julia Connolly (New Providence), JenDilzell (Westfield), Kelly Dohm(Westfield), Billy Geltzeiler (Westfield),Connor Jennings (Westfield), PamelaMarks (Westfield), David Meyer(Millburn), Mia Pafumi (Westfield),Daniel Lyman (Rahway), BrianaRedmount (Scotch Plains), Andre Rob-erts (Edison), Bernadette Rocks(Turnersville), Abby Ryan (Westfield),Dara Silverman (Westfield) and StevenTietjen (South Plainfield).

Into the Woods will be performedunder the direction of Juan Pineda. Avoice teacher at the New Jersey Work-shop for the Arts, Pineda has played rolesin various opera, film, and stage projects,including the role of Thuy in the Broad-way production of Miss Saigon.

He has directed the WSW’s priorproductions of The Music Man andGuys & Dolls. Valerie Pineda willserve as the assistant director andproducer. Also a voice teacher at theNew Jersey Workshop for the Arts,she has been involved in the WSW’stheater program for four years.

Pineda has performed at manyprestigious venues, including theRiverside Church in New York City,Boston’s Symphony Hall, and NewJersey’s PNC Arts Center. Together,Juan and Valerie founded the LittleOpera Company of New Jersey, aprogram of the New Jersey Work-shop for the Arts.

Fausto Pineda will do musicaldirection. A graduate of the Man-hattan School of Music, he has per-formed at various recognized ven-ues, including the Kennedy Centerand the Actor’s Playhouse, wherehe was honored with the CarbonellAward Nomination for Best Sup-porting Actor. Patricia Pineda willserve as associate director, andMike Sherry will act as stage man-ager.

With unexpected twists around ev-ery corner, Into the Woods addressesa wide range of difficult obstacles. Itis a fairy tale that provides insightinto our own lives. With an enjoy-able story, memorable characters, anda powerful message, Into the Woodsis a play for the entire family.

The Westfield Summer Workshopis a division of the New Jersey Work-shop for the Arts. For informationon all programs, call the NJWA at908-789-9696 or visit the office at150-152 East Broad Street inWestfield. Additional informationis available on the web atwww.njworkshopforthearts.com

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Herbie

Westfield Community BandSets July 14 Concert in Park

GARWOOD — The spirit ofSpain arrives in Union County onSunday, July 10, 2005 at 5PM (doorsopen at 4PM) when Flamenco Sícomes to the Crossroads, located at78 North Avenue in Garwood. Thisauthentic and passionate monthlySpanish dance performance seriesis presented by TEATRO Sí, thepremier Hispanic theater artscompany of New Jersey.

The host, renowned singer andguitarist David Castellano, bringstogether the best dancers andmusicians to celebrate this purelyIberian dance and music form.

David was born to an Andalusianfamily from Granada in Spain and hehas gained a reputation as a talentedand accomplished singer andguitarist. He studied guitar with Juande la Mata and is self-taught as asinger. David has toured the worldsinging and playing with many artistsincluding Roberto Castellon, OmayraAmaya, Flamenco legendary Queenof Spanish and Flamenco Dance PilarRioja, Carlota Santana’s FlamencoVivo, European Pop singer Ishtarfrom the group Alabina, the AlboradaSpanish Dance Theatre Company andmany more.

He has appeared on radio andtelevision performing Flamenco aswell as Flamenco Rock with a fusiongroup he has called Manué, whichwas recently featured in TEATROSí’s Amor Flamenco production.David is currently working on hissecond album and works regularly inthe tri-state area. On the secondSunday of every month join Davidand his special guest artists as theybring you an exhilerating flamenco“tablao” performance that willawaken emotions and longings forthe essence of Spain.

This fabulous floor show can beseen at the intimate Crossroads barand restaurant. For these specialmonthly performances a select varietyof Spanish tapas (appetizers) will beavailable for your enjoyment. Alsoavailable is a fine selection of winesand beers to compliment your meal.

A full service bar is also available.Tickets for opening night are pricedat $20 and can be reserved by callingthe Crossroads at 908-232-5666 oronline at www.xxroads.com. For moreinformation call TEATRO Sí at 908-301-9496 or online atwww.teatrosi.com. Reserve early forthe best seating!

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WSW’s Into the Woods

YOUNG MUSICIANS...Three students from the Franklin Elementary Schoolwere each awarded an annual Sally Judd Memorial Scholarship on Thursday,June 23, 2005. The Judd scholarship is to be used to continue developing theirproficiency in vocal and instrumental development at New Jersey Workshop forthe Arts. Mr. Leonard Judd initiated the scholarships in memory of his wife,Sally, who worked at Franklin and loved to watch the children develop theirmusical talents. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Ted Schlosberg, Founder andExecutive Director of New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, Peter Mebane, JessicaSipe, Ross Workman and Mr. Leonard Judd.

WESTFIELD – The WestfieldCommunity Band, under the direc-tion of Dr. Thomas Connors, willcontinue its 93rd season of concertsin Mindowaskin Park on Thursday,July 14, at 7:30 p.m.

This concert will feature musicalselections from several time periodsand genres within musical history.

The first selection for the eveningwill be “Pineapple Poll” by ArthurSullivan, a spoof of the Gilbert andSullivan operettas. The plot of theoperetta is based upon “The Bumboat Women’s Story of Gilbert’s BabBallads,” which later was developedby Gilbert into the “H.M.S. Pinafore.”

The story revolves around “Pine-apple Poll” and her colleagues, whoare all madly in love with the captainof the good ship H.M.S. Hot CrossBun. In order to gain admittance tothe ship, they disguise themselves insailors’ clothes, a fact which is keptfrom the audience until near the endof the ballet.

A highlight for the evening will be“Big Band Bash,” arranged by Rob-ert Lowden, exploring hits of the bigband era of 1935 to 1945. This ar-rangement features well known hits

such as Glenn Miller’s “MoonlightSerenade,” Duke Ellington’s “Takethe ‘A’ Train” and Count Basie’s “OneO’Clock Jump.”

Other selections for the evening willinclude the Italian hit “Funiculi, Funicula”by Luigi Denza; “The Washington PostMarch” by John Philip Sousa, and “ThePadstow Lifeboat” by Malcolm Arnold.

The band will complete its concertseason on Thursday, July 21, and befollowed by the Westfield Commu-nity Swing Band the following Thurs-day, July 28.

Mindowaskin Park is located nextto the Westfield Municipal Buildingat 425 East Broad Street in Westfield.The event is free to the public, andaudience members are encouraged tobring blankets or chairs. In the eventof inclement weather, the concert willbe held in The Presbyterian Church inWestfield at the corner of East BroadStreet and Mountain Avenue.

The Westfield Community Band issponsored by the Westfield Recre-ation Department, of which BruceKaufmann is the Director. For furtherinformation, please call (908) 789-4080 or visit the band’s website atwestfieldcommunityband.com.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT… Practicing their musical number for theSummit Playhouse production of “Dear Edwina Jr.” are: Sitting (left to right):Zach Rissman, Mukta Phatak, Joanna Messineo, Paulina Casey, Rachel Donahueand Caroline Turner. Standing (left to right): Steven LaMaita, Priya Marathé,Julia Karlin, Meghna Marathé, Michael Nitting and Tim Lynch.

WF Presents The BestLittle Theater In TownWESTFIELD – Children in

grades three, four and five in theWestfield School System willpresent a mini musical entitled TheBest Little Theater in Town onWednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. in theEdison Intermediate School audi-torium on Rahway Avenue.

These children are a part of asummer workshop program knownas A.P.E., Artists Performing andEntertaining. Directors Karen Yulaand Kris Morasso are music educa-tors in the Westfield Public Schools.

Live 8 Concerts Rock CrowdsWorldwide to Raise Awareness

By CASSIE LOSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

PHILADELPHIA – Local resi-dents, along with approximately600,000 other fans, flocked to Phila-delphia on Saturday, July 2 for theconcert of a lifetime.

Live 8, a series of 10 concerts thathappened simultaneously around theworld, drew crowds of over one mil-lion people together for a commoncause: to raise awareness of the crisisin Africa.

Sir Robert Geldof, who also put on1985’s Live Aid, produced the Live 8concerts. Their purpose was to drawattention to Africa’s problems, be-cause next week’s G8 Summit in Scot-land, comprised of leaders from theworld’s eight wealthiest nations, willdetermine how much aid Africa re-ceives. Ideally, the producers of Live8 hope that the financial support Af-rica is receiving will double and thatall previous debts will be canceled.Throughout the concerts, facts aboutAfrica’s predicament scrolled acrossa large screen. The most horrifyingwas that a child dies every three sec-onds due to extreme poverty in Af-rica. While the Live Aid concert in1985 was designed to raise money forAfrica, Live 8’s goal is more aboutworldwide participation in the fightagainst poverty. The free concertswere extremely successful, and a pe-tition has already been drafted andsigned by millions of people. To signthe petition or to learn more about it,visit www.live8live.com.

Philadelphia was the only Ameri-can city to host a Live 8 concert, andbeginning very early in the morningthousands of fans lined the BenjaminFranklin Parkway in front of the fa-mous Philadelphia Art Museum,where a large stage was constructedfor the event. Some highlights of thePhilly show were memorable perfor-mances from Will Smith, Bon Jovi,Linkin Park and Jay-Z and StevieWonder.

“There was a lot of energy from thecrowd. Each performer spoke aboutthe cause and despite the large num-

ber of people everything seemed tobe under control,” said Westfield resi-dent Kate Warren, who attended theperformance.

“I thought that it was incredible. Ican’t believe the amount of peoplethat showed up to support such agreat cause. The artists were amazingand they kept the crowd alive through-out the entire six hour show,” saidWestfield resident Katherine Kielar,who began her Live 8 journey at 4a.m.

For local residents, transportationproved to be difficult. Concert orga-nizers suggested driving to Trentonand taking the train into Philadelphia.Vouchers for $14 were sold at theTrenton train station, and they al-lowed pass holders to take any bus ortrain in Philadelphia.

“It was packed but the atmospherewas electric,” said Westfield residentStephen Anderson. “It was the besttime I had all year.”

Overseas, the largest concert tookplace in London’s Hyde Park. SirPaul McCartney kicked off the showwith a rendition of “Sergeant Pepper’sLonely Hearts Club Band” and also

led an unforgettable finale featuringmost of the London performers sing-ing along to the Beatles’ famous “HeyJude.” Pink Floyd’s memorable re-union was marked by a fantastic per-formance featuring some of theirgreatest hits. Overall, approximately150 bands and singers participated inthe concerts. American punk bandGood Charlotte traveled to Tokyo androck legends Crosby, Stills and Nashwent to Berlin to globally share Live8’s very important message.

“Not only was it exciting to be apart of something that was history inthe making, but more importantly toknow that it was creating such aware-ness among so many nations for some-thing that is in need of our attention,”said Westfield resident Emily War-ren.

Get Pets Outta’ The HeatBy CAROL F. DAVIS

Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Summer’s here, and how we loveto drive around, attending to ourusual errands, with our dogs, andsometimes cats, in the car. And whilewe think we’re doing them a greatfavor by getting them out for achange of scenery, we are doingthem more harm than good.

You may be unaware that the tem-perature inside your car can rise 30degrees higher than the outside tem-perature, and dogs and cats have furcoats that are designed to retainheat. Unable to sweat like people,within 15 minutes they will sufferfrom heat stroke, brain damage and,ultimately, death.

According to the Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals(SPCA), it is a violation of the lawto leave your pet alone in the car. Inorder to protect our furry compan-ions, there are many more animallawyers and animal defense fundsthan ever before. Although peopleare more educated and knowledge-able about how to care for animals,abuse, whether intentional or not,still occurs all too frequently.

People for Ethical Treatment ofAnimals (PETA) makes the follow-ing suggestion: “If you see a dog ina parked car, take down the car’scolor, model, make, and license platenumber. If the car is in a store’sparking lot, have the owner pagedover the store’s intercom; otherwise,call local humane authorities orpolice.

Do not leave until the dog is safe.”Of course, there is always the riskthat your dog or cat will be stolenfrom your car, too.

The Animal Protection Institute(API), a national, nonprofit animal

advocacy organization, has em-barked upon a campaign to educatethe public, and, hopefully, to saveanimals from this type of a tragedy.Visit http://www.MyDogIsCool.com for tips and advice, educa-tional material, and information onhow to lobby automobile manufac-turers to include this kind of infor-mation in their manuals.

Make this season a safe one forcompanion animals and their fami-lies. Just as you wouldn’t leave an-other person in a car, give your petsthe same consideration. When driv-ing your car, if you are going to stopanywhere that does not allow pets,leave them home. It’s not just thelaw – it is the compassionate, hu-mane thing to do.

UCC Offers BoatingSafety Certification

CRANFORD – The UnionCounty College Division of Eco-nomic Development and Continu-ing Education is once again offer-ing the NJ Boating Safety Certifica-tion for Personal Watercraft andBoating Safety on its Cranford cam-pus at 1033 Springfield Avenue.

The course is required for thosewho are 16 years old and over whowant to operate a personal water-craft and for those 13 years or morewho want to operate powerboats.The course will cover the followingtopics: boat handling, rules of theroad, safety regulations, necessaryequipment and legal responsibili-ties. Upon successful completion astate approved New Jersey BoatingSafety Certificate will be issued.The certification is NASBLA ap-proved.

The certification program will beheld in July and August, with ses-sions beginning on Tuesday, July19 and Tuesday, August 9.

For more information on this cer-tification or any other program of-fered by the Division of EconomicDevelopment and Continuing Edu-cation, please call (908) 709-7601.

ONE SWEET WORLD…Dave Matthews Band performs at the Live 8 Philadel-phia concert, which raised awareness about the extreme poverty in Africa.Matthews was among over 100 performers who contributed to the cause byperforming at 10 concerts worldwide.

BIG BAND BASH...The Westfield Community Band, under the direction of Dr.Thomas Connors, continues its 93rd season of concerts in Mindowaskin Park onThursday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m.

SPANISH FLAVOR...Cristina Moguel performs in FLAMENCO Sí.

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By CAROL F. DAVISSpecially for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Opening tonight and runningthrough July 31, Jackie, An Ameri-can Life, offers a comic book-lookat our obsession with JacquelineKennedy Onassis. It’s at the TheaterProject of Union County College inCranford. Showtimes are: Thursdays,Fridays, and Saturdays, 8 p.m., andSundays at 3 p.m. General admissionis $20, and $12 on Thursdays.

Seniors get in for $12 on SundayJuly 10, only. Student rate is $10.The show on the 14th is already soldout. Audiences are invited to meetthe actors after each performance. Itis recommended that you reserveseats by calling (908) 659-5189.

* * * * * * *Also playing tonight, July 7, is

Shakespeare’s Coriolanus at theCranford Community Center, 220Walnut Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. The one-hour adaptation by the ShakespeareTheatre of New Jersey’s Next StageEnsemble is the story of a militaryhero’s downfall, trapped between hisown pride and the polarization of hiscountry. Pick up free tickets at theLibrary Reference Desk – limit is twoper person. For information call thelibrary at (908) 709-7272 and ask forJohn Malar.

* * * * * * *Load the entire family into the car

for a free viewing of the movie Shrekon Tuesday, July 12, at 9 p.m. inWarinanco Park. It’s part of the UnionCounty Parks Family Flix series, andit’s free. Of course, it’s rated PG, andthe running time is 89 minutes. Bringlawn chairs, blankets, and snacks.The park is located on St. GeorgesAvenue in Roselle.

* * * * * * *Another Union County Park event

is the Summer Arts Festival at EchoLake Park. On Wednesday, July 13,the Reggae dance band Verdict willmake an appearance with their ener-getic beat, sure to get you on yourfeet. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. at theSpringfield Avenue end of the park inMountainside. Lawn chairs, blanketsand picnic baskets are encouraged. Arefreshment stand will be available atapproximately 6:30 p.m.

In case of rain, the show will moveto Cranford High School. If you’re indoubt, call (908) 352-8410 after 3p.m. on the day of the concert.

* * * * * * *Now through July 24, The

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jerseyis presenting Les LiaisonsDangereuses, a play by ChristopherHampton, based on the novel byChoderlos De Laclos. It’s a cat-and-mouse game of love and revenge thatleads to chilling and inspirational rev-elations about the human heart. It’s atthe Main Stage, Drew University, inMadison. Log onto: http://www.shakespearenj.org/ or call (973)408-5600 for information and reser-vations.

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“Herbie: Fully Loaded,” the latestDisney entry, portends an inevitabil-ity. One of these fine Sunday after-noons, a woman in a very fast car isgoing to be the first of her gender towin a NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Youcan bet your funnel cakes on it. Maybeshe’ll even go on to win the NextelCup.

Of course, when ensconced in thewinner’s circle and overcome withgratitude, our motoring Ms. will mod-estly credit her pioneering sisters ofyore for providing the draft that helpedwhoosh her to the front row.Groundbreaking ladies like SarahChristian, Louise Smith, Janet Guthrieand Shawna Robinson.

But let me ask you this: What’s theodds that she’ll also say she couldn’thave done it without her bad ride,good old number 53, a 1963Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of itsown? Pretty slim, no?

However, if she is so fortunate, it’sprecisely what we’ll expect fromLindsay Lohan’s Maggie Peyton,Herbie’s co-star and driver in thisfifth permutation of the automotivelegend.

But then, we’re talking about amovie, and a G-rated family enter-tainment vehicle at that. The onlysuspension auto enthusiasts thinkingof seeing this H5 generation Herbieneed be concerned with is suspensionof disbelief. Note: It takes a lot ofsuspending. And so, some wouldrather be caught driving a Yugo thanto be seen coming out of a Cineplexwhere “Herbie: Fully Loaded” is play-ing. There are car enthusiasts, andthen there are car enthusiasts.

Of course, if you have small chil-dren or grandchildren (nieces andnephews will do) you need no excusefor imbibing at the Bijou this gear-headed fantasy directed by AngelaRobinson. I’m a critic. That’s my out.

All of which is to say that there areworse ways to spend one hundredminutes. For one thing, it all takesplace in the fresh air of car-culturedCalifornia. Michael Keaton personi-fies the mood as Ray Peyton, Sr., theson of a NASCAR great and now ateam manager who can’t buy a win.

You see, as this feminist-lite talegoes, Ray’s been concentrating onthe wrong scion to follow in thefamily’s racetracks. Portrayed byBreckin Meyer, Ray, Jr. just doesn’thave it. But he shouldn’t feel bad.Doubtless the gene skips to the dis-taff side every other generation. Thatwould explain why Maggie, playedwith typical Disney wholesomenessby Miss Lohan, is, as we folk alongpit row say, the goods.

Naturally, Dad doesn’t see it. Or,doesn’t want to. A widower, he mayhave reason. Happily, Keaton doesn’tplay it too heavily. Not that he’s allthat believable. However, he is con-summate enough of an actor to knowhow to avoid the more telltale boon-doggles of impossibly clichéd roles.Do a little two-step, stick a tongue inyour cheek and let everyone else’sstereotype show. Which they proudly,smilingly do.

Especially Matt Dillon as TripMurphy, the local boy who made goodin the Bigs and just can’t get overhimself. A Nextel champ several times

over, it’s during a promotional tour atthe hometown track that the bug, toinvoke a bad pun, bites him.

Shades of the Marx brothers and awhole bunch of wacky comedies ofthe 1930s, when a horse didn’t evenhave to be entered in a race, nay,didn’t even have to start from thegate, but could bolt from its evil cap-tors, dash on to the track, and save theday. No one in the stands cared aboutthe absurdity. Good won out overevil. In brilliant Vitaphone, the ebul-lient crowd of men in seersucker suitsand ladies in big white hats all yelledhooray!

Update that scene to California,circa today, and, it seems quite byaccident that little Herbie trumps TripMurphy’s factory-supplied GTO.Maggie and her admirer-friend Kevin,a neighborhood wrench who restoresHerbie from the junkyard conditionhe was found in, just meant to visitsome old friends at the local swapmeet. The race just sort of happened.Well, sort of.

Here’s where dramatic scholarscould make a case for Herbie as thecar world’s answer to the deus exmachina, intervening to pave the as-phalt for Maggie’s destiny as a racer.Dad has repeatedly nixed the idea,and so, just having graduated fromcollege, she’s accepted a broadcastjob in New York with ESPN. Butthen, looking after her karma, so tospeak, instigating Herbie arranges thisbackyard victory for all the youngheroine’s boosters to see.

Now, we know that diehard aficio-nados of the original Goat have gen-erally disparaged the Australian-born,Holden-based Gran TurismoOmologato (GTO). Still, being beatenby a Volkswagen, the automotiveequivalent of the little engine thatcould, is just too much fairy tale comehome to roost for Mr. Dillon’s ego-tist. “Rematch!” is his blood-curdlingcall. The die is cast.

You simply don’t question whathappens next, nor anything that haspreceded it. Granted, on first blushthere are enough inconsistencies, con-tradictions and filmic goofs to bringout the cynic in even the mostPollyanna of adult viewers.

First of all, after love interest Kevin(Justin Long) dudes Herbie up in acoat of white pearlescent, he pro-ceeds to soup-up the engine. Whybother? The car is magical, right?We’re going to have the same resultwhether we leave in the venerable36-HP flat four or chrome and boostit to make more power than is emit-ted from the Number 6 generatingstation.

And then there’s the matter ofHerbie being able to leap over oppo-nents as well as balance on just twowheels and careen along the fencesideways. But then that’s fantasy.For kids, it’s a respite from the rigorsof finger painting, trying to get towebsites their parents have blockedand the recurring fear that one day ina fancy Parisian restaurant they willorder tripe in a white wine sauce.Take the process to task and youmight as well discount the wholeidea of Disney.

It may not be your mug ofBudweiser. You’re a grownup. If

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Playhouse Hosts“Dear Edwina Jr.”

SUMMIT – The Summit Play-house will be putting on perfor-mances of “Dear Edwina Jr.”

The musical is a part of TheBroadway Junior collection, basedon a book and lyrics by MarcyHeisler. The play is directed by LizMessineo, and musical direction isprovided by Judy Brewer. In theplay, Edwina Spoonapple doles outadvice assisted by a host of quirkyfriends. Funny, touching and tune-ful, the musical appeals to audi-ence of all ages. “Dear Edwina Jr.”can be seen at the Summit Play-house in Summit on July 22, 23, 24and July 29, 30, 31. Curtain is 7:30p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Sat-urdays and Sundays. Tickets are$10.00.

For more information call 908-273-2192 or log ontowww.summitplayhouse.org.

David Richman ExploresA New “World of Mosaics”

By MARYLOU MORANOSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

WESTFIELD - Attending to afamily and keeping up with a busycareer kept Union resident DavidL. Richman from creating his tilemosaics, but since he retired twoyears ago, he has been able to de-vote more time to his craft.

An exhibit of Mr. Richman’s workentitled “A World of Mosaics” iscurrently at the Westfield Art Gal-lery, located on the first floor of theNew Jersey Workshop for the Arts(NJWA) in downtown Westfield.

Thirty-five of Mr. Richman’s fin-est pieces, spanning a time periodof almost fifty years are on display. His “Still Life #3” and “Red Vase”date back to 1957 and 1960, respec-tively.

Still Life #4- Venetian Glass (not sold)

Yellow Lightbulb 1, 2, 3, 4- Venetian, Byzan-tine, Mexican Glass (2 & 4 still available)

The Shadow- Byzantine Tile (not sold)

The artist came to create tile mo-saics by happenstance. A numberof years ago, while building a book-case, he decided to embellish itwith a tile design. There were sometile pieces left over, so he made astill life mosaic of a bottle.

On a whim, Mr. Richman broughtit to an art dealer in Buffalo, wherehe was living at the time, for aprofessional opinion. The dealer,who happened to be the presidentof the Buffalo Society of Artists,was impressed.

“He asked me how many morejust like it did I have,” related Mr.Richman.

After retiring two years ago fromhis business as a custom framer ofmuseum quality artwork and a sellerof giftware, he found he finally hadtime to once again begin creatingtile mosaics.

Over the years, he had collectedtile, stones, marble and glass fromItaly, Mexico and other parts of theUnited States, so he had plenty ofmaterial to work with.

“I kept moving all of it fromhouse to house,” he laughed. “Ihave a large collection of colorsand textures.”

The mosaics’ artful blend of col-ors makes for a very visually ap-pealing exhibit. Many of the pieceshave an African influence and allare custom framed by the artist.

“The piece I finish last is alwaysmy favorite piece,” said Mr.Richman, who is a member of theWestfield Art Association (WAA)

“A World of Mosaics” is free andopen to the public through Mon-day, July 25, 2005.

NJWA is located at 150-152 EastBroad Street in Westfield. Galleryhours are Tuesdays to Fridays, 10a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday eveningsfrom 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdaysfrom 9 a.m. to noon. For moreinformation, please call 908-769-9696.

WSW’s Showcase TheatrePresents Into the Woods

WESTFIELD – The 1988 TonyAward winning play Into the Woodswill be presented by the WestfieldSummer Workshop (WSW) at 1:00and 7:30 p.m. on July 21 and 22 atRoosevelt Intermediate School inWestfield.

This production marks the debutof Showcase Theater, a rigorousmonth long program that involvestwenty-four aspiring actors rangingin age from 14 to 18. After goingthrough an audition process, the stu-dents will participate in daily four-hour rehearsals, eventually culmi-nating in four final performances.

The Showcase Theater will join theWorkshop Theater, adding to thealready impressive drama depart-ment in the WSW’s program.

Into the Woods is a humorous, yetthought provoking story that followsa childless baker and his wife as theytry to lift a curse that has been placedon them by a wicked witch. Whileon their journey, they encounterCinderella, her Prince, Little RedRidinghood, the Wolf, and other fairytale characters who are trying to re-alize their own wishes. Their jour-ney is not easy, and as tragedy strikes,the characters come to a painful, buthopeful resolution.

The Baker will be played by DerekRocchini (Cranford), with the roleof his wife shared by Kristen Dilzell(Westfield) and Caitlin Delaney(Scotch Plains.) Delaney is a mem-ber of the All State Women’s Cho-rus as well as the Central JerseyRegion Chorus. The Role of

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JACKIE…Harriett Trangucci and Rick Delaney as Jackie and Jack Kennedy.

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