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Council to Hear BOE Budget Cut Proposal Tuesday Night

PARK BEAUTY AND SERENITY...A couple on the bench last .Sunday enjoy the moment now that spring has sprung in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. Gorgeous magnolia trees in full bloom, along with other flora and fauna, with a backsplash of the flow ing fountain in the center of the pond, bedazzle residents and passersby.

By PAUL J. PEYTONSpecially Written far The Westfield Leader

WESTFIELD — The chairman of the town council's Finance Policy Committee. Peter Echausse. said Tues­day night that he anticipates the com­mittee making a detailed recommen­dation on a proposed reduction in the school tax levy at the council’s Tues­day, May 10 conference meeting.

Voters narrow ly rejected the Westfield Board of Education (BOE) proposed $66 million lax levy on April 19 by a margin of 1.528 lo 1,463. It was the first time a town school budget had been defeated since 1994.

The defeated budget is now before the council for review and consider­

ation. The governing body has until Thursday. May 19. to make a final determination on what, if anything, will be cut from the $77 million school spending plan.

Councilman Echausse said the committee has met three times on the school budget issue. The first was a kick off meeting attended by Mayor Greg M cD erm ott, C ouncilm an Echausse, BOE President Anne Riegel. Superintendent o f Schools Dr. William Foley, and BOE Business Administrator and Board Secretary Robert Berman.

The finance committee also met separately with the town’s auditor. On Monday, the council and BOE finance

Seneca Place Subdivision Unanimously Denied By Planning Bd. After Months of Testimony

By KIMBERLY BROADWELLSpecially Written far The Westfield Letule r

WESTFIELD — After four long meetings and hours of testimony, the Westfield Planning Board unani­mously denied the proposed subdivi­sion at 254 Seneca Place during its regularly scheduled monthly meet­ing, held Monday evening.

According to Russell Finestein, attorney for the board. Jay Boyle and Matt Nilsen dismissed themselves from voting on the application on his advice. Mr. Finestein stated that be­cause the ap p lican t. Joseph Buontempo, had contacted both men

by telephone outside o f the meeting proceedings, he advised them to not be involved with the voting.

Applicants Mr. Buontempo and Jean Genievich were seeking approval for a major subdivision, which would create two new building lots from an existing single lot. The applicants were seeking to demolish the house at 254 Seneca Place to construct two new, single-family homes. The ap­plicant was also seeking to build a right of way (ROW) for the houses.

Many neighbors, who were present at all four meetings in November,T T iv n o m n n r •»n/ I A n r i ) n r n ra ll n <- \Tr\ n

day evening, expressed their opposi­tion to the application.

Those opposing the application were concerned with drainage issues and expressed an interest in protect­ing the character of the neighbor­hood. Many neighbors expressed concern over loosing trees.

Attorney Tom Walsh, who is le­gally representing his neighborhood, addressed the board asking why

Westfield would want to set a prece­dent by granting the applicant per­mission to put a rural street within the town. He stated, "This is not a typical subdivision. It doesn’t benefit the neighbors or the town. The town would have one more street to main­tain and plow.”

He stated that the only one that would benefit from having this new

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committees held a joint meeting.“I would say the process has been

extremely open. It has been detailed. It has been amicable." said Council­man Echausse. "At this juncture, we do not have a final recommendation in which 1 can expand on right now."

He said that once the council’s fi­nance committee receives final infor­mation from Dr. Foley and Mr. Berman, "we will have a detailed recommendation" to present to the full council. The proposal, he said, will be made at the May 10 meeting.

Councilman Echausse told The Westfield Leader that BOE officials should make a recommendation on what the new tax levy should be which can be presented to the council’s fi­nance committee.

“It’s their budget,” said Council­man Echausse.

He said the committee will then present a "recommendation to lower the tax levy" to the full council.

In other business, the suspension of Westfield Police Detective Sandra Chambers for allegedly fixing a park­ing ticket drew an angry response from one resident.

“in my opinion, the Westfield Po­lice Department has reached an all- time low. To suspend an officer of Detective Chambers' caliber over a parking summons is reprehensible." said Cyriese Downer of Tamaques

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Board Okays Temple Lot Despite Wide Neighborhood Opposition

ENJOYING THE RIDE... Westfield High School George Kapner smiles as he watches the efforts of Andrew Levy and Jack Trimble in the finals April 29. Westfield won the team title.740 (soccer, legendary Gary

— Despite a formi­dable showing by residents opposed to the proposal, the Westfield Board of Adjustment last Thursday night unanim ously approved Tem ple Emanu-El’s application to construct a parking lot on an adjacent property.

The board's denial of a similar ap­plication in December of 2003 was followed by a lawsuit by the temple against the Town of Westfield.

The plans call for a 121 -space park­ing lot with 63.8 percent coverage, as opposed to 50 percent prescribed by ordinances. A side-yard shed will also be allowed, contrary to ordinances.

The board came to look more fa­vorably upon the application because of an amended list of conditions with which the temple agrees, should the board deem them necessary.

Attorney John Schmidt, who rep­resents Temple Emanu-EI, explained the conditions: that rear kitchen doors would remain closed during evening events and that garbage would not be taken out until the morning after such an event. The temple also agreed that garbage collection would be prohib­ited before 8 a.m.. which the temple’s waste company has agreed to in writ­ing.

Also, non-religious events will be limited to 12 per year and will not be allowed to extend past midnight. The temple would determine the neces­sity of police presence for events of any nature.

The temple agreed that it will turn off as many parking lot lights as pos­sible after hours, except as deemed necessary by the police, and that the lights will use low-intensity bulbs. The board added the condition that

Chamber Chairman Richard Fromkin Closing South Avenue Store and Moving to Maine

By CHRISTIE STORMSSpecially W ritten fur The Westfield Leader

WESTFIELD — A myriad of fac­tors have reportedly contributed to Westfield Area Chamber o f Com­merce (WACC) Chairman Richard Fromkin’s decision to close his South Avenue home furnishings store, Westfield Interiors, and move to Maine.

Mr. Fromkin, who described him­self as formerly being the most iblc, vocal propuncnlufbuiltltngpaik- ing garages in Westfield, cited spend­ing more time with his twin grand­sons, who live out of state, as the main reason for relocating.

However, when asked whether such issues as the defeat of the town's parking deck referendum, skyrocket­ing costs for renting retail space and ever increasing property taxes also influenced his decision, he replied. “Absolutely. But, I don't want this tosound like sour g r a p e s ." __________~ Mr. Fromkin is also a board mem-

ber ot the Downtown Westfield Cor­poration, and his family has been in the home furnishing business in Hun­tington, Long Island, since 1964.

When Mr. Fromkin first visited Westfield several years ago as a sales representative for Lexington Furni­ture, he fell in love with the "main street" community atmosphere, not­ing similarities to his hometown in Long Island.

In 2001, he opened Westfield Inte­riors on South Avenue in Westfield and joined the WACC.

“I wanted to help revitalize the Chamber of Commerce and become an advocate for local merchants," Mr. Fromkin stated.

He reported that local merchants like himself face a host of challenges.

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Tocover tnat cost, Mr. Fromkin explained.

"Then there's your electric bill, pay-

Coimnera’, Is closing his Westfield Interiors store on South A to iu t and musing to Maine.

enue," he remarked.And while he had

hoped W estfie ld ’s original two parking

would have more

help alle­v iate the parking problem, such as post­ing “Free Parking Af­ter 12 Noon" signs in the lot across from his store.

“When you're pay­ing $40 or $50 per square foot for retail space, you have to bring in a certain am ount o f people daily who are spend- ing rhoney just

all merchandise in his store at re­duced prices, while the WACC's nominating committee is working to select worthy candidates to run for

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these bulbs could not be replaced by higher wattage bulbs in the future.

The temple also agreed to work with Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh, his landscaping expert, and Town Planner Blaise Brancheau to come up with a suitable landscaping plan as soon as possible to shield neighbor­ing lots from headlights, and a suit­able drainage plan us well.

The new, one-way entrance drive­way would be 16 feet in width, as opposed to the 20 feet originally pro­posed.

Snow piled from plowing would only be on the pavement of the park­ing lot. The board stipulated that such piles be located as far away from the rear yard as possible due to drainage problems in that area of the property.

The temple agreed that on January 15 of every year, a self-certification must be submitted evaluating the temple's continued compliance with conditions of the application. They also agreed to maintain the caretaker’s house on the property for a period of 10 years, and cannot seek to demolish the house within that time period.

The board agreed to recommend to the town council that more wide­spread parking restrictions be insti­tuted on both sides o f East Broad Street in the temple's vicinity to al­low greater visibility to drivers emer-

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Police Officer Suspended Over

Voided TicketBy ANNA GITHENS

Specially Written far The Westfield leader

WESTFIELD- Westfield police officer Sandra Chambers has been suspended for allegedly "fixing" a $20 parking ticket.

Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy confirmed, "The matter was received by the police department, it was investigated and appropriate measures will be taken."

OfficerChambers was suspended with pay. which is the normal pro­cess in matters such as these, ac­cording to Westfield Town Admin­is tra to r Jim G ildea. “She (Chambers) has been charged internally and has elected to

| fight those charges," said Mr. Gildea. He further reported Sandra Chambers that there would be an examination with a hearing officer, prosecutor and an attorney.

Attorney HassenAbdellah is rep­resenting Officer Chambers. The firm o f Appuzzi, M cD erm ott,

, Mastro and Murphy will provide counsel for the police department.

I “Determination by the hearing officer will be based on the evi­dence presented. All I can say is that I hope the results are fair and honest," added Mr. Gildea. The hearing will take place on Wednes­day, May 11.

The irony of the situation, ac­cording to Mr. Abdellah. is that the allegations arose when Officer Chambers went to the chief to tell him about a situation she had been advised of. "Someone came to her complaining because they were un­comfortable with another situation,” he said.

’T he position they are seeking is removal, primarily because of the parking ticket." her lawyer said. According to Mr. Abdellah, her son was driving the car, but the parking ticket shows that the car ticketed is registered to Ms. Chambers.

A veteran police officerappointed on April 16. 1995, Ms. Chambers was the first woman to join the Westfield Police Department, hav­ing attended the John H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains. Ms. Chambers was originally as­signed to the Patrol Division.

In January 1999, she was assigned i to the Union County Narcotics

Strike Force for six months and served as an undercover officer as well. In November 2001. Ms. Chambers was promoted to detec­tive, l/G , and assigned to the department’s juvenile bureau.

Mr. Abdellah believes that Ms, Chambers has been singled out for discrimination because she is an African-American as well as a woman. The person who dismissed Officer Chambers' citation is still working at the police department.

“At this point, a hostile workingCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

BOE Recognizes Mary Dura; Hears About New Curriculum

citing competition from the Internet and “big box” stores such as Home Goods and Marshalls which sell simi­lar merchandise at discounted prices. He also speculated that many local residents pay such high mortgages and property taxes that there is little money left for big spending.

Mr. Fromkin believes the lack of ample parking areas greatly affect businesses, lamenting that the South Avenue merchants in particular have little shopper traffic.

“No one walks down South Av-

ing your employees, plus making a profit.”

While Mr. Fromkin stated that his business was not currently in jeop­ardy due to the aforementioned fac­tors, he said he might have stayed if things had turned out differently. What was m ost disappointing, in Mr. Fromkin’s opinion, wasn't the defeat of the parking deck plans themselves, but the mean-spirited behavior of some of those involved.

Mr. Fromkin is currently vacating

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By ED COONEYSpecially Written for The Westfield Leader

WESTFIELD - The W estfield Board of Education (BOE) honored Mary Dura, a first grade teacher at Wilson Elementary School, with the prestigious Philhower Award during a special ceremony held at Wilson Tuesday night.

At the end of the meeting. Board President Anne Riegel took time to thank parents fur itielr feedback rcr- gcUtliiigliiciccciitdefeatofdieBoE s proposed 2005-2006 budget.

She said the board would, "sum­marize the feedback in a meaningful way” sometime in the future

Mrs. Dura is the 13th recipient of the award, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield and named after Charles Philhower. who was princi­pal at Wilson when the school opened its doors in 1934.

The award is given each year to an outstanding elementary school teacher in the Westfield school district. Many of Mrs. Dura’s students and their par­ents, as well as many of her colleagues, attended the ceremony.

Wilson Principal, Dr. Andrew Perry, began the proceedings by commend­ing Mrs. Dura on "the special way she combines so many fine qualities” that

are found in other Westfield teachers.A numberof Mrs. Dura’scolleagues

and students read letters of nomina­tion for the award received on Mrs. Dura’s behalf. Letters from students described her as "the best teacher

•ever" and recalled how “she always made me laugh."

One letter said, “I wish I had Mrs. Dura every year." A letter from a

parent noted her ability to “inspire and affect" her students.

Mrs. Dura then addressed the crowd, stressing a need for family traditions and recounting stories from her years as a teacher.

Mrs. Riegel presented Mrs. Dura with a resolution marking the occasion.

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! ! C ,y, May 5, >005Westfield Council News

As Parking Improves, So Will Pedestrian Safety

By Andre* Skibtlsh W arfield Councilman. Ward 3

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Despite Pleas, Freeholders Closing Skeet Shooting Range

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Thor arc many comJersey. Me Weafsckl which have a vn- brant d m n m ii thoppnig A unct and arc kxikmg to improve dwr parlay *»- vices The dcctuoni dva ammunme. make rcpedmg pekmg can upeficanily impact traffic and padcvlrun ufay

The Town Council', Public Safety. Transportation and Parking Commit tee i PS TP I has had numerous meetings this scar to resins traffic safety issues, as well as euensive meetings focused on downtown parking

Fortunately. these subjects arc com pltmenury As we improve the avail- ability of downtown parking down­town traffic and pedestrian safety will also improve

The PSTP committee recently an­nounced a multi-faceted downtown parking plan that will add Approximately SO to 110 parking spaces This plan, in ccmpmctH«i with enhanced meter en­forcement to discourage meter-feed­ing. will have a positive impact on traf­fic and pedestrian safety

When few spaces arc av ailable, dris - ers we more likely to circle a particular route until a space opens This is known as "cycling" Cycling lead' to traffic congestion and driver frustration mak­ing our downtown less safe for both drivers and pedestrians We are week- mg to encourage downtown employees to park in employee designated areas, at long-term m etos and at the south- side tram station where there is free parking after noon Monday through Fridas and all day on weekends

Additionally, some of the plan's pro­posed engineering changes will also improve downtown traffic safety Since the year 3000. there have been over 70 incidents at the Lenox/Central Avenue. LenciAorth Avenue intersections.

One of the proposals that is under rev iew would betoclose Lenox Avenue between Central and North Avenues

Closing this section of Lenoi will not onh significantly reduce the accident rate at those intersections, hut will also generate approximately 35 parking spaces Another area of growing con­cern is the traffic flow in and oul of the North Avenue train station We can reconfigure this parking kn to gain ap­proximately 11 additional spaces while at the same time imprm mg traffic flow and safety

The plan also reconfigures several of our municipal parking lots. These rccenfigmuons will not only pres ide additional pa ling spaces, hut will also include various lighting. pedestrian and handicap-a-cess safety elements These actions will improve overall safety and enhance the downtown Vied field expe­rience for shoppers diners, downtown employ ees and residents

We are taking a fresh look a our parking problems aid we have started with a review of all ideas We have hegun to review every available park­ing asset m our downtown and are com­mitted to improving our parking by utilizing kiw-eost solutions One el- ample is to reconfigure the 1 (X) block erf Prospect Street for angled parking Thu will add about seven additional forking spaces without the need for costly im­provements This type of solution has already been installed on Westfield Avenue and is also under consideration on Lenoi Avenue near the post office

The PSTP committee does not con­sider this plan the final product In­stead. it is a work in progress sensitive to the input from the community Wc w ill continuously work w ith the Down­town W estfield Corporation, the Cham­ber of Commerce, our parking profes­sionals. and residents to improv e down­town parking and pedestrian safety. Please remember to use our Traffic Safety Hotline <908* 789-6039 to re­port your traffic safety concerns.

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COUNTY — Despite pleas of tu ­r n last Thursday night the Union County Board of Chosen FreehokJerv closed the county 's trap and skeet range m Cranford on May 3 Officials said the issues raised by the United S tates Environmental Protection Agency i EPA l as well as a 65 percent decline in use of the 35-acre facility since the change from lead to steel shot tn December were reasons fac­tored in its decision

Users of the 78-year-old facility told freeholders that given adverse weather conditions and the change from lead to steel shot more time should have been taken by the board before deciding to close die facility

"Sometimes government is not the solution, it s the problem.- said Ralph Lossman of West Orange, tn quoting former President Ronald Reagan "You asked (shooters! to change tshot i. we changed. We are here to preserve a legacy of tradition.'' he said

County Counsel Robert Barry said the EPA first contacted the county 13 months ago regarding the use of lead shot at the range. He said last spring the EPA issued a “cease and destsTorder. The facility was to have closed on September XL 3001. said Mr Barry. Thar decision w a« delayed after the switch to non-lead -hoi The county reevaluated matters in early March and decided to close the range for good

The county counsel said the cost to remove the lead in the soti would be around S2.3 million

Freeholder Daniel Sullivan said that since he joined the freeholder board 1! years ago. the trap and skeet range has been "a facility that every year was close to closing "

He said the range is Itcated in a flood zone and that "thgre were no takers” per the county s attempts to relocate the facility He said it was only a matter of time before the date or federal governments ordered the county to close the range

A representative of the Union County Federation of Sportsmen took issue with declining attendance at the range as a reasonto ckwe the facility.

1 t \b een a pretty poor winter so I'm sure attendance was down." he s a d He and other speakers, noted that steel shot is about a third more costly Some speakers said steel shot should have been sold at the range to ensure that shooters were not turned away, thus maintaining a higher attendance

He said programs to introduce resi­dents to shooting sports attract many new users to the facility. He said it is the urban setting of the facility that make it a unique range

Martin Vitale, 82. o f Cranford told the freeholder board that there is "nothing wrong with chat range "

“It 's a shame that our county w ants to close the place down." tie said adding that goose droppings, deer, and wild turkeys are more o f a health hazard to the public than lead shot at the trap and skeet range

William Bretz erf Clark noted “Los­ing the range would he very difficult for me. 1 beg you to give it I steel shot 1 a chance."

Peter O'Halkiran o f Linden said the hoard needed to “keep an open mind I don't understand what the problem is."

Roger Michael Furiness o f Union said he wav dying of cancer but wanted to attend the meeting to support the range A cham pion shooter. Mr Funness noted that he qualified for the 1976 Olympics.

“Why clcise a facility that is so steep in tradition ?” he questioned.

Larry McDermott o f Liv ingston disputed reports that trap and skeet shooters are bringing lead to the fa­cility smee the ban w as initiated

"We love that facility We want to keep it open.” said Mr McDermott.

Cindy Kuenster. a biologist with the New Jersey Division o f Game and Wild Life, said that the trap and skeet range has “a great erf value” to its Users and tire county

She said shooting sports are among the top five growing recreation out­door sports in the nation She sug­gested the county consider fundraisers, using volunteers and holding annua! cleanup days at the facility and applying for grants to support the range

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NEW BRUNSWICK — The New Jersey Foundation for Open Govern­ment < NJFOG i honored Tina Renna. a resident of Cranford, during its re­cent statewide conference at Rutgers.

Mrs Renna w as presented w ith the foundation's Lift Award, which rec­ognizes significant contributions to the cause of open government. Dur­ing the award ceremony. Mrs. Renna was cited for her long-standing com­mitment to open government in New Jersey, and her willingness to put herself on the line to ensure that pub­lic officials uphold Uie law.

Mrs Renna is a civic activist who believes politicians should be held responsible for their actions Con­centrating on the Board of Chosen Freeholders o f Union County. Mrs. Renna said she relies mostly on the Open Public Records Act to " .try and pry information out of..." a single party controlled board.

Mrs Renna. like roost advocates of open government throughout the state, is accustomed to traveling a bumpy road She encountered an immovable force on December 16, 2004. While speaking during the public portion of a meeting of the freeholders, two deputies o f the county s sheriffs de­partment pinned her arms behind her and removed her from the meeting room. She was not. how ev er. arrested.

Ferguson Receives NJ State VFW Award

WASHINGTON — Citing his support for increased v eterans fund­ing and legislation to aid U S. troops in the field in the global war on terrorism, the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars ,YFWi selected Rep Mike Ferguson (R-NJ. Dis­trict 7 1 as its ''Outstanding Legisla­tor o f the Year "

"My crime was that I went one minute and six seconds over the allot­ted five-minute time limit, which die government of Union County gives its citizens to address them." Mrs. Renna explained. "1 have been trying to draw attention to the UnionCounty Detention Center A 17-year-old died while detained there. The State’s Of­fice of the Child Advocate investi­gated and released a report, which blamed the county for setting the stage for the boy's death."

"The Ad vocate cited deplorable and dangerous conditions." Mrs. Renna said, “and stated that the county had a fundamental disregard for basic human rights. The county steadfastly denies they had any responsibility for the deplorable conditions at their fa­cility. and insist that the boy was solely responsible for his demise. 1 hav e been try ing to remind the public that juvenile detention is a basic ser­vice of county government. When we allow our government to treat citi­zens in an inhumane way. it is a re­flection on us all and we are ulti­mately all responsible for it."

Mrs. Renna is an active member of NJFOG. a non-partisan statew ide coalition with the sole mission of protecting and expanding public ac­cess to government records and meetings.

NJFOG suported passage of the 'tale 's Open Public Records Act in 2002. and the law has led to the dis­mantling of barriers to public docu­ments that previously.

"There's still work to be done smoothing out the process of O PRA ." said Martin O'Shea, w ho is chairman of the foundation's open public meet­ings compliance committee, "but it is not too soon for NJFOG to turn iLs attention to improv ing the open meet­ings act. too.”

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ELIZABETH — County taxes will increase in 19 o f the 21 municipali­ties in Union County under a $390 million budget introduced last Thurs­day night by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

A total of $216,332,767 will be raised in county property taxes to support the spending plan, an increase of $12.5 million over last year but a $1 million lower than was proposed in C ounty M anager G eorge Devanney’s executive budget unveiled in January.

An additional 19 positions were added in the budget for increased public safety efforts in the county police and sheriff’s departments, the prosecutor’s office and the office of emergency management, totaling around $5(X),000, according to Free­holder Daniel Sullivan. Chairman of the board’s finance committee.

Freeholder Sullivan said fixed costs such as contractual obligations for the county’s various collective bar­gaining units, insurance and Social Security costs make up a good por­tion of the budget.

The board passed a resolution, en­dorsing a state constitutional conven­tion to address the property tax issue.

“The property tax system is the most regressive tax we have." Free­holder Sullivan said.

Mr. D evanney added th a t, "Somebody's ability to pay taxes should not be based on the value of the home."

"There is no state that relies on property taxes the way New Jersey does,” he said.

The amount of taxes to be raised in Westfield will rise to $21,881,537, and increase of $ 1.2 mi 11 ion over 2004. A home assessed at S I80.(XX) will be taxed $2,117 for county serv ices, an increase of $ 119 over last year. Scotch P lains hom eow ners will pay $12 ,384 ,213 , an increase o f $ 1,030,839over 2004. A resident with a home assessed at $ 120,000 will pay $1,527, an increase of $127.

G olf D ate Set for June FO P Benefit

AREA — The Whitney Weldon 2005 Golf Invitational to benefit FOP Research will be held at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster on Monday. June 6 .

Businesses and individuals are sought to become involved. By doing so, proceeds will go to the Stephen Roach-Whitney Weldon Fellowship at the University o f Pennsylvania Medical School to help find the FOP gene.

The FOP gene will help scientists leam how to turn bone on and off. This discovery could help millions of people with bone ailments. But most of all, you will be helping Whitney and the 4(X) FOP patients around the world.

For more information, please con­tact Joe Huchko at (908) 429-8688.

The Fanwood county purposes tax will rise $ 191,000to $3,399,402. with the owner of a home assessed atS83.000 paying $ 1,269, a hike o f $63. A total of $5,843,972 will be col­lected in Mountainside, bringing the average property tax bill on a bor­ough home assessed at $ 100,000 to $1,935, a jump of $194.

T he county purpose tax for Garwood will be $1,980,972, an in­crease o f $142,114. An average ho­meowner will pay $1,105 in county taxes, an $81 increase over last year.

Tina Renna of Cranford accused the county of not doing enough cur­tail costs,especially salaries. She said Mr. Devanney is the third highest paid top county administrator in New Jersey. While Deputy County Man­ager Elizabeth Genievich is tied for the highest salary in her position.

She said the county is also “top heavy” with administrators earning $70,000 or more. She said over 64 employees now earn in excess of $100,000.

Bruce Paterson of Garwood said the county accused the board o f “back pedaling" on projects such as the $20 m illion expansion of the Union County Vocational-Technical School in Scotch Plains and the juvenile de­tention center in Linden.

“The numbers just don't add up when they come from the county." said Mr. Paterson.

The board approved a resolution to appropriate $5(X),000 to the county's Open Space, Recreation, and Histori­cal Preservation Trust Fund for the county’s “Preserving Union County" grant program, bringing the total for the program to $ I million. Towns will be able to apply for matching funds for the installation of new lighting and improvement of existing lighting for playing fields.

Another $5().(XX) was approved for the "Greening Union County" match­ing grant program, bringing the total funds allocated to $350,000. The pro­gram, also funded through the Open Space Trust Fund, pays for the plant­ing of trees county wide.

The board increased the Kids Rec­reation Trust G rant Program by $900,(XK) to $1,892,600. The pro­gram funds scholarships, equipment, and field/recreation center improve­ments for children. The program was established in 2004.

Port Authority Speeds Rail Development

AREA - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PA) will invest an additional $141 million to accelerate by two years the develop­ment o f its rail program at Port New­ark and Elizabeth-Port marine termi­nals. This work is scheduled for completion between 2007 and 2009. It will allow approximately one mil­lion containers a year to be handled by rail through these facilities.

The PA previously authorized ap­proximately $310 million for the port rail program. Rail volume is growing an average of 17 percent per year.

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TALKING DEVELOPMENT...On April 28, the Downtown West field Corpora­tion (DWt'l hosted the Union County Economic Development quarterly meeting. After the meeting, attendees toured the downtown. Speakers included council­man Andy Skibltsky and DWC representatives: Chairman David Martonc. Director Sherry Cronin and John Morgan.

Chamber Announces New Westfield Businesses

WESTFIELD - The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) wel­comed three new businesses to Westfield on April 30. Mayor Gregory McDermott and councilman Andy Skibilsky joined WACC Chariman Richard Fromkin and Executive Direc­tor Allison O ’ Hara in the ceremonies.

Top Line Appliance Center is a family-owned business for 35 years and will open its newest location on Saiurdav. May 14, at 576 North Av­enue, East, in Westfield. The high- end appliance showroom offers all major brands and specializes in Sub Zero, Wolf, Viking, Therm ador. Bosch, Dacor and Kitchen Aid.

Commerce Bank celebrated the opening of its Westfield Branch, lo­cated at 560 North Avenue, East, by presenting a $ I ,CKK) donation to Car- i ng Neighbors o f Westfield. C ommerce Bank also donated funds to the local chapter of the American Red Cross.

The Blair Delmonico Company re­cently opened a store at 107 Quimby Street in Westfield. This boutique joins

others from the company in New York. Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Lincoln Park. Washington D.C and London. The store showcases resort wear, cash­meres, Mod sunglasses, leather goods and Jet-Set accessories.

For more information, please call theW AACat (908)233-3021.

Quote o f the Week"Consider: four years ago this

week. Donald DiFrancesco with­drew from the GOP gubernatorial primary, and Bob Franks entered ...as replacement candidate. That very night, the Schundler campaign went into the field w ith a survey, to see w hat we were up against. The results were, to borrow a phrase, 'disappointing' - we found our­selves down by a margin of 46 to 22 percent, w ith just nine weeks to go before the primary election. But we all know how that turned out." - Bill Pascoe, Communications Di­rector of Schundler for Governor.

A Palatucci in Roselle Park He es­tablished the Finn’s government af­fairs department into one of the larg est lobbying and consulling practices in New Jersey, according to CEC.

"I will continue to be affiliated w ith the firm but will mi longer be a partner," Mr. Palatucci told The Westfield tra d e r and The Scotch Plains-Ftmwood Times.

In addition, he has resigned as fi­nance chairman w ith the New Jersey State Republican Committee effec­tive May I, a position he held since 2(X)2. Mr. Palatucci said he will he replaced by Somerset County Re­publican Committee Chairman Dale Florio until the Tuesday, June 7 pri­mary election has been held.

Mr. Palatucci and Mr. Florio were both serving as co-chairmen of the GOP committee.

Also as of May I. Mr. Palatucci will no longer serve as Republican political analyst with the Comcast Cahle TV network.

In 2(KXI, lie served as a senior advi­sor to President George W. Bush's election effort in New Jersey. He was also executive director of Governor Tom Kean's successful re-election in 1985 and the 1988 and 1992 cam­paigns ofPresident George H.W. Bush.

A 1980 graduate of Rider College, Mr. Palatucci holds a law degree front Seton Hall Law School in Newark He lives in Westfield with his wife. Laura, and their three daughters.

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WESTFIELD— William Palatucci o f Westfield has been named senior vice president for business develop­ment and general counsel with Roscland-bascd Community Educa­tion Centers, Inc. (CEC).

CEC provides treatment and edu­cational services to correctional fa­cility populations in eight states in­cluding Delaney Hall in Newark, the overflow facility for the Union County jail, said Mr. Palatucci. Delaney, which also serves Essex County, cur­rently has 200 Union County inmates at the 750-bcd facility.

"Delaney has a great track record," said Mr Palatucci

“My job will be to head up the national expansion effort” of CEC to 20 states within the next three to five years, he added

"Ninety-eight percent of people who go into prison come out," said Mr. Palatucci. noting the importance of the "life" skills provided by CEC, These skills include helping ex-in- mates find work by helping them write a resume, interview for jobs including how best lo answer the ques lion of their prison record.

Mr. Palatucci said reducing the crime rate especially repeat offend­ers, reduces the cost of incarceration on government.

He said he will maintain a legal practice w ith the firm of Dughi Hew it

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It's a ‘D izzying D ilem m a.” this property tax situ ­ation that w e in New Jersey have found ourselves in. There are so many aspects to it. so many special interests involved and so many skilled operators draw ing from the coffers

Scotch Plains M ayor M artin M arks has been cham ­pioning a constitu tional convention as a m eans 10 stem the tide. Yet. esen M ayor M arks adm its that his call is lim ited to o n ly addressing the resenue side, for to address the spending side. too. w ould surely lead the initiative to failure - because o f staunch opposi­tion from the m any interest groups involved So. the m ayor says at least this is better than nothing

M any o ther leaders, including State S en a to r ' Kean, J r . are against a constitutional cons e n iK it: property tax reform because they believe it lead to an even b igger mess, let a lone take «** years to im plem ent.

Sen. K ean 's point seem s to be valid. Other* want to m aintain their em pires. Legislators, tiring with the pow erful union, the New Jersey EducaacE Association, are prom oting an alternative plan that would slash property taxes for schools but raise she state incom e tax instead. Just as onerous as the current sy stem, still w ithout accountability and con­trol. in our view.

M ost politicians seem to recognize that the tax level has becom e the num ber one issue in the state - even larger than corruption, scandal and waste.

The half-dozen or so Republican candidates for governor seeking office this fall are espousing sev­eral plans to Fix the situation - all seem different, perhaps confusing or sim plistic. A t least they 're trying to say som ething about it.

U S. Senator Jon C orzine. the presum ptive D em o­crat candidate for governor, has been w isely keeping his mouth shut because he d oesn ’t need to say anything at the m om ent - he’s leading in the polls and has suffocated opposition within the D em o­cratic party with the m enace o f his w ealth.

W estfield voters on April 19 m ade a statem ent in voting down the proposed school budget, not that they ’re against schools. The town council m ust now decide on the m atter w ithout encountering political harm in this election year for m ayor and council. A t least for them , it becom es a distraction to the public from their proposed m unicipal budget.

The county introduced a $390 m illion budget last Thursday, yet so far it's been im possible to obtain a

€ Letters to the EditorSave Cooper Road Island Group Calls on Scotch Plains Residents for Support

On May 5. the Scotch Plains Board of Adjustment meets at 7:30 p.m. to review the Cooper Road application scheduled on the agenda for 8:30p.m. in the Munici­pal Court Room.

It is essential that ail concerned Scotch Plains residents attend this meeting to reinforce their opposition to this vari­ance; an application to build a home on the Cooper Road Island. Let the Board of Adjustment know of your steadfast deter­mination regarding this critical issue.

Hub Realty Inc (Mark Lustbaderj has made .significant changes in his applica­tion to build a single-family home on the Cooper Road Island It has been deter­mined that the square footage require­

ment of 4(),(XX) sq. feet is now 6,595 sq. feet short (16.5 percent ) of the zoning requirement. Unsightly retaining walls have been added to the property. A drive­way location has been moved to Cooper Roadopposite Wellington Downs, the location of many accidents.

A legal team is prepared to oppose and present counter arguments against this application Our community needs vour support. Your voice will count.

Pfease tell your neighbors and friends. Thank you.

Donald Cardiff Save Cooper Road Lsland

Scotch Plains

Warren McFali Thanks Scotch Plains Voters

To all the electorate that supported me in the Scotch Plains-F'anwood Board of Education elections, a heartfelt thank \ ou.

Ii was a pleasure lo have communi­cated through personal contact, e-mails and the telephone w ith so man) and hear your concerns for the future It is my goal to take those concerns and turn them into positive actions so the educational expe­rience for our students, as well as finan­cial issues, will continue to meet future challenges.

1 welcome hearing from the public dur­ing my term so constructive dialogue can produce productivity and understanding.

We have a solid public school district and a community who strive towards ex­cellence. I am proud that you have given me the opportunity to serve.

Warren McFali Scotch Plains

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Westfield and Scotch Plains PAL Glad To Help Irvington Youth Football

copy o f the proposed budget. The law say s th is is public record, mind y ou We are having the sam e trouble w ith m unicipal and hoard o f education bud­gets How car these elected bod ies discuss budgets of hundreds of m illions o f dollars w ithout the bud­gets even being avai table k * the public as required by law ? All it takes ts a click o f the misuse to post it oo the Interne: or save l to disk. Budgets should be available when they are introduced, as well as at the public te rm s* - p rio r to adoption.

These many factors are creating acrimony within the public and th ere ’s frustration w ithout knowing where to three! concern-■ The public is being as- saunec with taxes, user fees, fines, bond obligations. _Efunded m andates and judicial orders from so tansy different directions and sources. There a ren ’t esoiigJj thum bs to put in the dike.

We believe the players consum ing your lav dollars hive successfully divided the public and isolated them selves from accountability. As such, the public is left bickering w ith them selves over priorities while ha* ing little say in how high taxes should rise. It's impossible to stay on top o f the many agencies, slate, schools, authorities, m unicipalities, county, unions, insurance com panies, developers, courts and others that control the tax levels paid for by the public.

It w ould be very interesting to see what would happen if the public could say. "H ere 's how much money w e’re going to pay. no m ore - now. all you players w ho spend i t sit down am ongst yourselves and fight out the p riorities ”

We think mov ing a little in thisdirection could lead to m ore accountability, a better rev lew of priorities and low ered corruption and waste. In many w ays, it m ight be self-policing, as they would be forced to keep a very' c lose w atch on each other.

At least, the battle would not pit neighbor against neighbor - the fight w ould be betw een those w ho are spending and consum ing public money at ever- increasing rates - then passing the bill on to vou.

New Jersey is a great state, and we have much for which to be thankful. Yet. we are not without prob­lem s - some o f w hich are notorious, rising to na­tional and international news levels.

W estfield Superintendent o f Schools William Folev rem arked that we are a community with problems just like everyone else. But, we address these prob­lem s and fix them - not letting them fester.

Isn 't it tim e w e do this?

Resent)*. member* of the Westfield PAL fooehtfl program mended the first Annual football banquet ft* the Irvington PAL football program Set in < me of the highest rnme-ndden areas of Men Jer­sey. the Irvmgiun football program has had ns share of setbacks as they try to develop then league

In aUmcn to the dangerous area, fi­nancial woes continue to hurt the team Inder s unique program knoan as PAL hHpinc PAL. the Westfield PAL pro­gram mas able to donate a substantia) amour* of equipment and other items lo lrsmpots Included in the donation* were 100 pairs of brand new Nike football d e n s The Westfield PAL also donated irophirs and fixfbatl Tee shuts for cadi player a*, the Irsmgton program along with NR. hags of football related items dial were donned by Jean Gilmartin Mrs Gilamaran is a Westfield resident who works for the NFL and has a son J P who piays in the Westfield football program

The We^fieM PAL. in conjunctions* ith ncightwmg Scotch Plain* PAL paid for die cost of the shirts "Once we heard they »*ere m need of help, we gi* uisolsed immediate Isstales! Fans* sod Police Ser­ge** Russ Yeager who also senes as the President of ihe Suburban Football confer­ence *5 w hich W estfield. Scotch Plain* and lrsmgion ail compete against each

other -While we may try to beat each other on the foothali field one of the goals of this foothafl league » to avst st each otherm timesof need 1hi* league is all ahoul theptaserv." continued Sgt Yeager

Westfield PAL Diro.nr Ron Allen who is also a Westfield Police detective txh oed his comments “The PAL helping PAL program is a nationwide effort and we were proud to assist Irvington with whatever they needed.” he slated

Police Chsri Bernard Tracy offered the services of the police department and w asinstrumental in transporting the numer­ous boxes of donated items lo Irvington

Attending from the Westfield PAL were foothali players John and Brendan Dugan, Ryan Scanlon and Michael D'Antico (whose father Michael assisted with trans­porting the many donated Hems lo Irsmgton).

Those interested in helping the youth of Irvington can call John Abrams ai <862j 755-0628orthe Mayor of Irsmgton. Wayne Smith, at (973 ) 399-6639. The mayor was at the dinner and was real impressed with our donations

We are proud to be pan of this pro­gram. helping youth less fortunate

John Dugan. Jr.Westfield

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FW Candidate D ’Antuono Shocked by Lack o f Financial Data on DeveloperAn a potential Republican Council

Candidate. 1 attended the April 12 Fanwood Borough Council meeting. My majex concern in attending this meeting wits » hat progress w as being made m the redevelopment plans for our downtown business section

.As a 36-year resident of Fan wood who w as mamed in St Bartholomew The Apostle Church in Scotch Plains and have raised six children m town. I am deeply concerned about our community and plans to finally create a more attractive and tax enhance­ment business district for Fanwood.

Ha\ing retired recently from the Trust Company of New Jersey in Jersey City where I was the senior vice president in charge of multi-million dollar mortgage and construction loans which entailed dealing with developers and their law­yers. 1 w as interested to see w hat progress w as being made in selecting a developer

for this she1 was shocked when the Democrat

members of the council, passed a resolu­tion approving Mukherji-Landmark L.L.C. with absolutely no reliable finan­cial data on this company — even though Councilman Stuart Kline brought up ques­tions concerning their financial state­ments. possible litigation and reliability of the organization

My experience in these matters is that you don’t rush into a major obligation which would be binding without careful preparation to determine w hat y ou expect to happen will actuallv occur.

I hope in future meetings the Democrat members of the council w ill study up on real estate law and be better prepared to protect the interests erf the residents of Fanwood.

.Michael D’Antuono Fanwood Republican Council

Candidate

VVECARE Thanks Westfield Residents For Support, Promises Feedback

Westfielder’s Concerned about Re­sponsible Development (WECARE) would like to thank the residents of Westfield for their continued support. We are a group of Westfield citizens drawn from all four wards w ith different political affiliations and a multitude of experiences and backgrounds.

While we feel strongly about the politi­cal process in our town, w e are not a PAC (political action committee). Oxer the next few months as the election race moves forw ard. we w ill be presenting WECARE issues and providing feedback to the can­didates and to the residents of W estfield.

We look forward to hearing the candi­dates' platforms and plans of action for Westfield.

WECARE is a non-partisan, grass roots, citizen's action group whose main focus is to monitor local issues as well as public and private development in Westfield, so this development is consistent with re­sponsible community standards.

To achie\ e this goal. WECARE plans to monitor local and regional elected and appointed political bodies for information on development projects and related is­sues; will study development plans and determine position statements on specific development projects; will gather and dis­seminate knowledge regarding specific development projects to community' mem­bers and other interested parties; and will educate decision-miking bodies regard­ing community support, community im­pacts and responsible development issues.

WECARE will strive to work with decision makers to sustain development in responsible ways; to develop and offer targeted solutions where warranted; to address development or redevelopment projects and issues; to partner with other community groups to promote respon­

sible development and to provide assis­tance to other individuals or groups af­fected by public or private development projects.

WECARE plans to evaluate existing standards and assist in (he development of new standards of responsible development. Key principles for the review and assess­ment of responsible development include financial impacts, tlx impacts, aesthetic impacts, traffic and safety impacts, and quality of life impacts, among others.

WECARE w ill recommend action plans to the^mavor and town council as needed.

And as the time approaches to say goodbye to Mayor McDermott, we wish him and his family well and thank him for his years of public service to Westfield. We also thank him for his willingness to allow the tow n to vote on the referendum question in the last election. We regret that we will not have more time to work with him on implementing the improve­ments to the parking program.

In the interim, we look forward to w orking w ith the next mayor and council regarding on-going issues so important to the residents of Westfield. We ask you the residents to stay informed - stay involved.

Remember. Westfield is a town for all of us to enjoy. For further information about WECARE please visit our website at www.westfieldredevelopment.com.

The WECARE core members are Jim Baker. Jacquie Brevard. Thomas Cunniff. Diana Florian. Cynthia Foulke. Beverly Mack. John Mancini. Jeffery Messing, Rob Nehring, Maureen Rothfelder, Ken Rotter. Cathy Salomon. Allen Solomon, Sharon Stockwell, Neil Sullivan. Roger Sullivan, Ken Sumner. Robert Tarte. and Laye Thiam.

WECARE Westfield

Union County Payroll is Top-Heavy In Salaries, Administrators and PerksThe Union County payroll is becoming

top-heavy w ith administrators. In 2000. there were 24 employees earning over SI00,000 - in 2004 there were 64. Em­ployees earning S90.000to $99.000jumped from 42 to 107; those earning $78,000 to $89,000 jumped from 104 to 222.

The county payroll (not including ben­efits) iitvitascJ $21 Ituiiiuii fluid 2u0G tu2004. If it were distributed equally, every employee would have received a six per­cent raise per year for three years. But, this did not happen. In reality, eight per­cent of the employees accounted for the bulk of the $21 million increase.

The county has kept the total number of employees about even, the numbers show that only 20 more positions were added between 2000 and 2004 (2,840 in 2000 and 2.860 in 2004). This does not include about 300 seasonal employees.

As rank and file workers leave, the 1 adrmmstrativcranny creates new administrative post-

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trators: with a shortage of workers.Each year, the county shuffles depart­

ments and a ness layer of administration appears. Titles appear that never existed, with salaries of $80,000 and up. The jump in payroll between 2004 and 2005 is ap­proximately S3 million. This includes: a beefed up salary for acting Governor Codey's brother, a $65,000 golden para­chute (plus benefits) for former freeholder Louis Mingo; and a new director's position at ihe cost of $82,500 for Shardra Badri who was clerk of the board for a short time

Ms. Bahdri's prior employment was with Sen. Ray Lesniak s legislative of­fice. She is getting paid to organize vol­unteers at Runnells Specialized Hospital, as is Assemblywoman Linda Stender who is paid $66,000. Ms. Stender is receiving $22,000 more than the person who previ­ously held the same position.

County Manager George Devanney,

Sen. Lesniak's nephew, has given hi self a retroactive pay raise every yt»i since being appointed. His current salary is $ 144,257. lie previously held two part- time county positions simultaneously be­fore being appointed; they were deputy county manager and director of economic development. These positions were cre­ated foi Mi. D t»aimcy. They did not exist prior to his employment. He is the third highest paid county manager in the state.

We have a well-paid deputy county manager, w hich most counties do with­out. Elizabeth Genos ich is tied for first place with Monmouth County's deputy manager's salary.

Of all 21 counties, we have the third highest paid freeholders and they get the best perks, including cars. Only Hudson County outshines Union County.

1 placed an OPRA request for the name of the employee who held Lou Mingo's job position pnnrtrr him The narM W

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PTA Thanks Voters 1 Passing School Bud§The Presidents' Committee ol

Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Co would like to thank the citizens of Si Plains and Fanw ood for passing the 2 2006 school budget.

We thank you for recognizing the g est investment our community can i — the future of our children. The sui that you have shown allows both programs to continue and our childr thrive It also ensures that the value c properties retains its cornerstone: a public school system.

Gale Miller,! Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Coi

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bones or ashes of the dead2 Sorema - A mass of catpels in a

single flower3 Kcraun - An albuminous substance

fuming the principal matter of hair and nails4 Assot - To infatuate

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Should Westfield Not Have Gay Teachers?

Warren Victor's letter to the editor (April 28. 2005) begins by mentioning the recently-defeated school budget. In particular he blames the Westfield Board of Education for granting health coverage to domestic partners of members of the Westfield Education Association (WEA).

In this regard, the WEA is now on par w ith employees of the State of NJ, who also receive domestic partner health cov­erage. In addition, nearly half of Fortune 500 companies offer such benefits, and the number has been increasing rapidly.

Would these companies offer the ben­efit if they did not think it was in their financial interest as a tool to recruit and retain talented employees?

Mr. Victor states, “we are not San Francisco. SoHo or Michael Jackson.” I do not dispute his geographic assertions. He discusses “normal and time-proven social and moral behavior" before ending w ith his second reference to “Neverland.”

If Mr. Victor thinks Westfield should not have gay teachers, he should, say so. But if he is try ing to draw a linkage between health coverage for domestic partners and issues of child sexual abuse, that is shameful.

Among other things, he should be aware of the 1994 study in the journal Pediatrics that finds that between 97 percent and 100 percent of sexual abuse cases against chil­dren are committed by heterosexuals.

Tom Smith Westfield

Watterson Lot is Still Taken by ContractorI see that the town is finally tackling the

parking problem in a sensible and cost- efficient manner. I wonder if anyone on the parking committee has noticed that a significant part of the Watterson Street lot is still occupied by equipment used to reconfigure the traffic circle, which has long since been completed.

This is both an eyesore and a complete waste of space. I would guess there are at least 30 unutilized spaces available here at virtually no cost to taxpayers.

Telly Zachariades Westfield

BOE Employees Should Contribute to BenefitsWith salaries and benefits accounting

for 75 percent of the SP-F BOE budget, it is obvious where the members of the board should be concentrating their atten­tion. It is time for the BOE employees to contribute to their health and pension benefits as are employees of the private sector are doing.

rhe Township of Scotch Plains and the County of Union must also look at their benefits packages and who pays for them. Pains should also be taken to eliminate nonproductive layers of administration in the school system.

If onlv 132 civic minded people joined us at the polls on school board election day to reject the budget, the property owners would be facing a smaller tax increase and possibly more fiscal respon­sibility at the BOE.

Walter Appel Scotch Plains

Plainfield Welcomes Civic-minded PeopleI am responding to Chris Nelson's let-

the editor Ifi theiApri! 28 edition. W - v ? * v i s c sensible icuer, did Mr. Nelson have to make a completely gratuitous statement about Plainfield?

Like Mr. Nelson, I grew up in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High in 1974.1 have taught history and econom­ics at Plainfield High School for the past 15 years. I bought my home in Plainfield in 1995 because 1 wanted to live in a community with enough civic spirit and sense of responsibility towards its chil­dren to regularly pass the school budget.

By all means, move to Plainfield. We b iS many lovely houses and neighbor­hoods in the city, a thriving and newly streetscaped South Avenue commercial corridor, a resurgent downtown, and graduates from our high school who at­tend Ivy League colleges.

We welcome civic-minded people — rrom wherever they come.

Molly Banta Plainfield

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PAI, SMILES...The Irvington PAL held its first annual PAL football banquet recently, aided by the Westfield and Scotch Plains PAL. Irvington Mayor Wayne Smith, center, and organizer John Abrams, right, are all smiles as the youth beam in receiving recognition. See letter on page 4.

L Letters to the EditorW F Residents Thank Council and Police For Action at Intersection

We wanted to thank you (the Westfield Town Council) for the immediate response to a very dangerous situation. On April 15, at approximately 3 p.m. there was another serious car accident at the inter­section of Lawrence and Dudley Avenues.

Three cars were involved and packs of Roosevelt students were on all comers. Another 30 seconds, and q student may have been seriously injured or killed.

You looked at the pictures of the acci­dent, read the e-mails, listened to us at the April 18 council meeting and immediately acted. On April 19, at school dismissal, there was a police officer at the intersec­tion of Lawrence and Dudley directing traffic and guiding pedestrians. The cross­ing guard at Prospect and Dudley was reinstated. We can’t thank you enough!

As indicated by the town, these are two of the eight worst intersections or “hot spots" in town. In addition to the high

number of car accidents with injuries, these intersections are extremely danger­ous because of the large volume of Roosevelt and Franklin students crossing them on a daily basis.

We know the town council is working on long-term solutions to these intersec­tions and many others in town. However, you realized the grave danger our chil­dren are in now, and you came up with an interim solution. We cannot ask more from our town government and our police department.

By your actions, you have proven to us that nothing matters more than our children’s safety. With this interim solu­tion, you have saved lives! Thank you.Jackie and Mike Cash, Debbie and Scott Kephart, Liz and Dave McAlister, Lynne and Paul Partridge

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Det. Chambers Defended For Efforts On Behalf of Com m unity’s Youth

I am a 25-year resident of Westfield,. naturalized American citizen. I raised my children here and have always enjoyed being part of this lovely town.

1 am therefore absolutely appalled that one of our finest police officers, Detec­tive Sandra Chambers, is being raked over the coals for what appears to be a very minor offense. Had she been found DWI, brawling, leaving the scene or inap­propriately using her weapon, I might understand — but a parking ticket?

Detective Chambers is a bright, intelli­gent and energetic young woman who for many years has enhanced our town with her deep involvement and caring of our children. She has always been a cham­

pion for our youth, going above and be­yond what was required of her to assist any child in need, be it through counsel­

ing, arranging basketball games or en­rollment in county programs.

Not to mention, she helped us poor parents make sense of our adolescents and their raging hormones! The list goes on.

Perhaps 1 am missing something, but in this instance the punishment does not fit the crime. I hope that the “powers that be” will see this and realize that Westfield needs more people like Sandy in our community.

Lyndsey Benito Westfield

By CHRISTIE STORMSSpttiatty Written for The Wruftrkl Leader and The Timei

A few years ago, after tripping over one toy truck too many, my husband and I decided it was time to naive to a bigger house.

The first question was whether to stay in this area or move closer to where he works in northwestern New Jersey. The second question was which bank we would have to rob lo finance the leap from a three-bed- nxim to a four-bedroom house.

Luckily, we managed to scrape enough money together without hav­ing to do jail time, so we enlisted realtors to cover several areas be­tween here and my husband's office.

Rolling hillsand breathtaking views awaited us in the northwestern part of our state. Traffic? W hat’s that? There were miles of open country mads with nary a reason to ever honk the horn. Houses were spacious, boast­ing kitchens with center islands and convenient main floor laundry rooms.

Back in Westfield, we toured house after house on postage stamp lots, The so-called fourth bedrooms we craved were merely cramped attic- spaces smaller than some of the walk- in closets w e’d seen in other towns. Several of the homes didn 't even have commonplace amenities like central air-conditioning, and many family rooms were nothing more than tiny glorified porches.

With three active little boys, find­ing a large yard was paramount in our home selection process, and the other part o f the state readily served up an acre or two. or sometimes even five.

The taxes were lower. The air was cleaner, quieter. My husband's com­mute would be shorter. You certainly get more house and more land for your dollar.

The choice seemed so blatantly obvious. And yet...

Where were the sidewalk neigh­borhoods? Where was the traffic cop in the town center? Where was the main street movie theater straight out of a Frank Capra film?

How about other moms jogging by w ith their strollers, folks walking their dogs and waving hello?

Where were the charming porti­cos, the welcoming front porches, the historical gables and gingerbread trims of bygone eras?

You have to drive 20 minutes to buy milk? The shore is how far away? There’s only one elementary school and the kids would be riding the bus for how long each day?

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Of course, it also has hathntoms that, on a good day, could best be described as Brady Bunch-esque with dizzying w allpaper and turquoise and pink fixtures. To think we fought a bidding w ar just to own them.

Some people definitely thought we were crazy. But many people think we are crazy for various other reasons anyway, so w e’re used to it.

With the astronomical taxes we’re paying, we may never be able to add that coveted kitchen island, and heaven knows I’m still lugging a laun­dry basket from the basement up two full (lights o f stairs each day

But I love our block, with its mani­cured lawns all In a row and neigh­bors close enough to chat w ith while gardening on a Sunday afternoon.

I love that my children are getting an outstanding education, that there are so many local clubs and programs available to suit their interests now as well as in the future.

I love that no matter how sick or frightening the world gets, i can stroll past the stately Presbyterian Church lit up at Christmastime while the car­olers are singing dow mow n. and for a second'feel like I'm in a Norman Rockwell painting.

I love the town that strives to preserve its history so proudly, and the sense of family, friendship and community I gel from the people w ho live here.

Sure, we probably could'.ve spent less money and found a bigger, better house elsew here. But there is no place else I would rather cull home.

CONY KRSATION ABOl/T C’ARKKRS,..Brigid K>un. left, interviews Liz Smith about her experiences during Career Day last week. Both ure students at Roosevelt Intermediate Sehool in Westfield.

Career Day Offers Youth A Taste of ‘Real World’

it would he interesting to spend Ca­reer Day with her.

Liz stated, "It w as a really reward­ing experience to help out the kids."

Career Day is also known as “Take YourChildtoWork Day," a das started to teach girls about the many careers they could have. Now all students participate in this activity as a way to look into careers in w hich they are interested.

It is something that every student should take advantage of so they can find out what they will do with their life.

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W ESTFIELD - On April 28. eighth-grade students had an oppor­tunity lo leant about careers by ac­companying an adult and seeing what their job is like.

Some students joined their rela­tives, friends or other people in whose career they tire interested. Students got to see what it is like in the real world so they know what to expect w hen they get a job.

Eighth grader Liz Smith followed a former teacher from Washington El­ementary School. She gol to spend a day with Sally Heyder, Media Spe­cialist at Washington. Liz. who is now thinking about becoming a spe­cial education teacher, has known this teacher fora long time and thought

Bright is un eighth grade student at Roosevelt Intermediate School. For Career Day. she went to work with a journalist. She wDle litis story as an assignmentJar The Westfield Leader and The Times.

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Memorial Library has announced its calendar o f storytime programs for children. All are conducted on a drop- in basis, but attendance is limited, so participants are advised to arrive early and sign in at the Children's Desk.

C h ild ren m ust have a valid Westfield Library card to participate. The library requests that children at­tend each program only once per week so that as many youngsters can par­ticipate as possible.

"Time for Tales for Ages 334-5" will continue to be held on Mondays

from 1.30 to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 10:30to 11 a.m. through Friday, May

"The Mother Goose Lapsit" spring program for ages 10 to 23 months will begin on Tuesday, May 10, and continue through Wednesday. June I . It will be held onTucsdays and Wednes­days from 9:45 to 10:05 a.m.

For more information about these free programs, please call (908) 789- 4090, visit the library's website at www.wmlnj.org, or stop by die li­brary for a copy of its quarterly news­letter.

Memorial Day Parade Set For May 30 In Westfield

Her fiunctf was raised in North Smithfield, R.l. and is a graduate of North Smithfield Junior Senior High School and the Community College of Rhode Island. He is employed as a Desktop Specialist with Northeastern University in Boston, where he also is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree.

Mr. Pow ell proposed lo Ms. Asakawa on June 19. 2004 in Negril, Jamaica. The couple will be married next month at the Gamble Mansion in Boston.

W ESTFIELD - The Annual Westfield Memorial Day Parade will lake place on Monday, May 30, be­ginning at 9 a.m. with services at the Monument to Veterans o f World War I at the plaza of East Broad Street and Sorth Avenue. Participants will as­semble in the Lord & Taylor parking ot at 8 a.m.

This year’s parade will start after .he opening ceremonies, proceeding up East Broad Street, left onto Elm Street, right onto Orchard Street, and right onto Mountain Avenue past the Revolutionary War Cemetery, where the Sons and Daughters of the Ameri­can Revolution will hold memorial services. The parade will not stop at the cemetery, hut will continue left onto East Broad Street up to Fairview Cemetery, where final ceremonies will take place. The committee also is considering a parade route from the monument straight up East Broad Street to Fairview Cemetery.

The parade committee is encour­aging all Westfield organizations to participate in this year's tribute to veterans who died fighting for their country.

Financial contributions to help off­

set the cost of running the parade will be accepted and may be made pay­able to the American Legion and m ailed to 638 C olem an P lace Westfield 07090.

Organizations also arc welcome to sponsor a wreath at the monument. For further information, please call Stan Cuba at (908) 233-2767.

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The speaker will be Patricia Hurst, a travel agent with AAA since June of 1998, who was named manager of the club's Clark branch in July of 2000. She also worked as a travel agent for 18 years before joining AAA and is an experienced traveler herself.

This program is free and open to all, and light refreshments will be offered. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Av­enue.

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Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Alspector of South R iding. Va.. form erly of Westfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mozian of Kingston, N Y. have an nounced the engagement of theirchil- dren. Dr. Sharon Lisa Alspector of New York City and Matthew H. D. Mozian of Long Island Cily, N.Y.

The bride-elect is a 1993 graduate of Westfield High School. She was awarded her bachelor's degree in 1997 from Duke University and received her medical degree in 2001 from the University of Colorado.

Dr. Alspector currently is complet­ing a residency in psychiatry at Co­lumbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City.

The future bridegroom is a 1994 graduate of Onteora High School. He

Tierces Welcome Avery Claire

M ichelle and Tom Pierce o f Westfield have announced the birth of their first child, daughter Avery Claire Pierce, on Tuesday, March 29, at 12:13 p.m. at Overlook Hospital in Summit.

Avery weighed 8 pounds and 14 ounces and measured 21 inches in length at birth.

The baby’s maternal grandparents are Mildred A. Beese o f Westfield and the late Robert F. Beese.

Her paternal grandparents are Doris J. Pierce o f Basking Ridge and George E. Pierce. Sr. of Princeton.

completed a bachelor’s degree at the State University o f New York at Geneseo in 1998 and received his Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School in 2001.

Mr. Mozian was associated with Mayer. Brown, Rowe and Maw LLP in New York City until 2004. He currently is a public defender with The Legal Aid Society.

The couple plans to be married in the spring of 2006.

‘Davenports ‘Welcome Son, ‘Edward ‘JfoSertEdward and Teresa Davenport of

Westfield have announced the birth of their son, Edward Robert Daven­port, Jr., on Thursday. April 14. at 8:09 a.m. at Overlook Hospital in Summit.

Edward weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces and measured 1934 inches in length at birth.

He joins his sister. Francesca, who is 22 months old.

The baby’s maternal grandparents are Francesco and Elisa Perrone of North Plainfield.

H. Edward and MaryLouise Dav­enport o f Cranford are his paternal grandparents.

Edward's maternal great-grand­mothers are Teresa Perrone of North Plainfield and lolandaMerola of Italy.

His paternal great-grandparents are Salvatore and Edvidge Apuzzio of Roselle Park.

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The second Sunday in May has al­ways been set aside and revered as “Mother's Day" throughout the entire Judeo-Christian world. But why do we honor her just one day throughout the year, when in our hearts we know that a good mother should be honored and cherished every day.

What do you really think of your mother? How do you best remember her? Do you remember sitting beside her in church while she tried her best to keep you quiet? Can you remember her tucking you in bed as she leaned over to warmly kiss you goodnight? Perhaps you will remember her as she meticu­lously prepared your favorite meal and carefully placed it on the table to your delight.

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But how do you really remember youroften-unheralded mother? Whether she's living or demised, what really is the greatest thing that any of us will remember about our cherished queen of the home?

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12 O’Clock Luncheon To Feature Merry Men

SCOTCH PLAINS - Area senior citizens are invited to join the 12 O'Clock Club at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains on Tuesday, May 10. at noon for lunch and an entertainment program.

The Merry Men, a group of senior singers and a subgroupof the Old Guard of Westfield, will entertain at the gath­ering. The cost of the luncheon is $4.

Individuals also are invited to par­ticipate in the free Stretches for Health exercise program held every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Willow Grove, and then to stay for the 12 O 'clock Club luncheon on the second Tuesday of the month.

Those interested in attending the lun­cheon are asked to make their reserva­tions by Sunday, May 8. To make a reservation or to arrange for transporta­tion, please call Barbara Couphos at (908) 322-7892.

The Willow Grove Church is located at 1961 Raritan Road. For more infor­mation, please call the church office at (908) 232-5678, e-mailw ilgrv@ netzero.com or visit www.scotchplains.com /w gpc, the church's website.

easy for you to see; nor will you dwell on her marvelous capacity to cook. You will not boast about her successes and ac­complishments in our gripping and en­tangled social systems. Oh, no! If you seriously think and remember your out­standing mother at all. you will probably remember her exhibition of faith, her undying faith in God. Her strong faith in a God whom she knew would not and could not fail is the greatest thing any mother can ever possess.

To her, the Bible was not just another book; to her it was the Divine. Infallible Word of God. So amid every crisis situation, she turned to it for her daily comfort and necessary guidance Thus, she became the example her children needed to see on a day-to-day basis. From this example, as the queen of her home, she was able to put the necessary daily discipline in the eager and anx­ious lives o f her little ones. Everything a good mother docs she joyfully does in a spirit of genuine love. Thus her chil­dren will always love and respect her. because deep down inside, they know that their mother genuinely loves them.

Surely this kind of mother deserves more than a bouquet of lovely flowers once a year. She deserves our loyalty, our love and our devotion 365 days a year. For her, every day should be Mother's Day.

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Pastor o f St. John ,v Baptist Church, located ut 2387 Morse Avertin’ in Scotch Plains.

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Panel Discussion Is Slated Tonight on Clergy Abuse

FOR THE CHILDREN...The Westfield Day Care Center Friends are appealing for donations of children's clothing, toys, hooks, tapes and sniiall fiimiture items for its spring sale, which will take place Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21, in W estminster Hall of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The non-profit center has been serving youngsters like those pictured above since |%8.

Day Care Center Friends Seek Spring Sale DonationsWESTFIELD - Clothing items for

boys and girls from infant to size 14 are needed for the annual spring sale sponsored by the Westfield Day Care Center Friends.

Children's puzzles, games, educa­tional toys, books, tapes and small furniture items also are being col­lected. The Friends are unable to ac­cept adult clothing, stuffed animals, cribs, sandboxes and large infant and toddler items. All donations are tax deductible.

The sale will lake place Friday and S aturday, May 20 and 21. in Westminster Hall of The Presbyte­

rian Church in Westfield. Sale hours w ill be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, on Friday and 9 to 11 a.m on Saturday.

On Thursday, May 19. there w ill be a parent and donors' preview sale from 3 to 6 p.m., also in Westminster Hall

Donations will he accepted Wednes­day through Friday, May 11 to 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. and Saturday. May 14. between 9 and 11 a.m. at the center, located in The Presbyterian Church in Westfield's Christian Edu­cation Building, 12(1 Mountain Av­enue in Westfield. For more Informa­tion. please call (9(18) 232-6717.

WESTFIELD - A discussion panel of three survivors of clergy sexual abuse will share their experiences tonight, Thursday. May 5, at 7:30 p.m, at the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, located at One East Broad Street.

They will address such issues as the impact clergy abuse has had on their lives, faith and spirituality; how the church has responded to them.

Holy Trinity Seniors To Meet on Monday

WESTFIELD - The next meeting of the Holy Trinity Senior Social Club will take place on Monday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m . m the H oly Trinity Intcrparochial Schoolgymnasium in Westfield.

Sister Joan Connelly, Pastoral As­sociate at Holy Trinity parish, w ill be the guest speaker. She directs the RCIA program and parish study groups. Her topic will be “The Blessed Mother Mary, kneeling before us."

The club s Monday, June 13 meet­ing will be an end of the season lun­cheon, also held in the gymnasium. All members are invited and must sign up at the May meeting.

On Wednesday, June 8. the club will have lunch and take a cruise aboard the River Lady. Additionally, a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Play­house is planned for Thursday. July 14. Further information will follow.

and whal the church needs to do to reach out to them

The panelists will include Mark Crawford, an active member of the Support Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP); John Vega, founder of die first Latino chapter of SNAP, and Ray Skettini.

The goal of this forum is to provide an understanding of the trauma expe­rienced by victims of such abuse, some of who have turned to suicide, alcoholism or drugs, or have devel­oped emotional disorders.

Nora Connors, who serves on the Diocese of Paterson's Review Board for allegations of clergy abuse and is herself a victim of clergy sexual abuse, will he the moderator.

This program, w hich is open to the public, is being sponsored by the Union County affiliate of Voice of the Faithful. Further information and di­rections may be obtained by calling (908) 233-8960.

St. John’s Baptist Men Set Pancake BreakfastSCOTCH PLAINS The Men's

FellowshipofSt. John's Baptist Church in Scotch Plains will hold its ninth annual Pancake Breakfast this Satur­day. May 7. from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The cost is $7. St. John's Baptist Church is located at 2387 Morse Av ­enue. For more information, please call (908) 232-6972.

Scotch Plains Baptist Church Plans ‘Different Ability Day’SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch

Plains Baptist Church will celebrate “Different Ability Awareness Day" during the 11 a.m. worship service on

Temple Sholom to Hold Casino Night BenefitFANWOOD - Temple Sholom,

currently located in Fanwood, will host its largest fundraiser of the year, a Casino Night, on Saturday. May 14, at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the W ardlaw-Hartridge School, 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison.

Tickets are $36 and include 1(H) casino chips, plus free appetizers, desserts and more. Among the prizes will be various lavish theme baskets and a week's luxury lodging in Aruba.

Tickets must be purchased in ad­vance and will be held at the door. To purchase tickets, please send a check made payable to Temple Sholom to: Temple Sholom, P.O. Box 539, Scotch Plains 07076.

For more information, please call the temple office at (908) 889-4900. All proceeds raised front Casino Night will directly benefit Temple Sholom.

Sunday, May 15, which also is Pentt’ cost Sunday. Pentecost Sunday is the birthday of the Christian Church.

The intent of the celebration is to acknowledge that each person is a unique individual endowed with var­ied abilities, and that all have been called to be a part of God's family.

The Reverend Bill Gaventa. an American Baptist Minister, will be the guest speaker. He serves as Director of Community and Congfegational Sup­ports at the Elizabeth M. Boggs Ceil ter on Developmental Disabilities.

Reverend Gaventa also is an Associ­ate Professor at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and supervi­sor of the Clinical Pastoral Education program at the Boggs Center.

At the conclusion of the service, the church will celebrate the dedica­tion o f a new "Universal Access Ramp" located at the Park Avenue entrance to the sanctuary.. The Scotch Plains Baptist Church is located at 333 Park Avenue, at the cor­ner of Grand Street, with the parking lot easily accessible from Grand Street. For more information, please call the church office at (908) 322-5487.

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James Burke, 87, Industrial Engineer; Chairman of Joint Civic Committee

James F. Burke, a resident of Westfield for 56 years and also of West Dennis, Mass., passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the m orning o f F riday.April 29, at the age of 87.

Born on pecem ber 10, 1917 in Hinsdale.III., he was raised on Uong Island and gradu­ated from Lynbrook High School in 1936.He also graduated from the New York Univer­sity H ofstra College campus in Hempstead,N.Y., where he was a member of the college's first graduating class.

Jimentered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1943 with the rank of lieutenant, j.g.

DEATH NOTICE Dorothy Sorf, 91

Dorothy McCann Sorf, 91, o f Fanwood died on Wednesday. April 13. at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield.

Bom in New York. Mrs. Sorf was a longtime resident of Fanwood and of The Chelsea at Fanwood, an assisted living facility.

She was predeceased by her hus­band. Hdward, and by a son. Richard.

Surviving arc a daughter. Lynn Sort o f Fanwood; a son, Robert Sort , and his wife, Charlotte, o f Florida; a grandson, Rick Storm, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, of South Plainfield; a granddaughter, R achel Sorf o f Florida, and three great-grandchil­dren, ■Nfc'gan. Savannah and Cody Storm of South Plainfield. In addi­tion tb the family, two wonderful friends, Donna M. Dolce of Fanwood and Viola Kohl Rothery o f Kenilworth, also survive her.

A memorial Mass will be offered at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 6, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Ro­man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains.

Private arrangements are by the Growney Funeral Home in Hillside.

May 5, 2005

Dolores Ackerman, 71Dolores E. Silver Ackerman. 7 1, of

Westfield died on Monday, May 2. at Overlook Hospital in Summit.

Born in Jersey City, she lived in Westfield for the last 46 years.

Mrs. Ackerman had been a swim instructor at the Westfield YM/YWCA for many years before retiring 14 years ago.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, George Ackerman; two daugh­ters, Eileen Hrubik of Bridgewater and Carol Crystal of Point Pleasant; a son, Gary Ackerman o f Union; a brother, John Silver of Toms River; a sister, Norma Silver of Hanford. Ca­lif., and four grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, May 5, at G raceland M em orial Park in Kenilworth.

Arrangements are by the Dpoley Colonial Home. 556 Westfield Av­enue in Westfield.

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James K Burke

He spent his career at Sun Oil Com ­pany. where he was an industrial engineer, retiring in 1983.

An active p a rtic ip an t in the Westfield community, Jim was a member of the Westfield College M en 's C lub and the Westfield Boosters A s­so c ia tio n , and c o n ­structed scenery for the W estfield Community Players for many years.

He was an initiator and Chairm an o f the

W j j Joint Civic Committee, W IS an organization com-

posed o f representatives from all the Westfield com m unity se rv ice

groups to find talented candidates for the Board o f Education. In addi­tion. he was a member of Echo Lake Country Club since 1967 and a com ­municant of the Church of St. Helen.

He will be remembered by family and friends for his Irish wit and Hu­mor. his kind and generous nature, and especially for the deep love and devotion he gave to his family.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Joan T. Burke; his son, Steven J. Burke, Esq., and daughter-in-law, Margaret C. Burke; his daughter, Bar­bara B. Ball, and son-in-law, Frederick W. Ball; his four grandchildren. Jay, Katherine, Meg and Stefanie; his sis­ter. Helen B. Merclean, and five nieces and nephews.

A private family interment was held on Saturday. April 30, at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Helen in Westfield at I l;30a.m . tomorrow, Friday, May 6 .

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in his name be made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091, the Westfield Boosters Association or the American Cancer Society o f Union County, 507 W estminster Avenue, Elizabeth, N.J. 07208,

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— (O bituaries! —Pamela Giordano, 39, Was Underwriter

For Two Area Insurance CompaniesPamela Giordano. 39. o f North

Plainfield died on Thursday, April 28. at her home.

Bom in Elizabeth, she had resided in Scotch Plains and Westfield prior to moving to North Plainfield in 1995.

Mrs. Giordano was employed as an agency management underwriter for the Parkway Insurance Company in Bridgewater. Earlier, she had been an underwriter for the Allstate Insur­ance Company in Murray Hill and Bridgewater.

She was predeceased by her fa­ther, John Zyla.

Nicholas Kamins, 83, Senior Supervisor Of Civil Engineering at Foster-WheelerN icholas T. Kam ins, 83, of

Westfield died on Tuesday, April 26, at Overlook Hospital in Summit.

Bom in The Bronx, N.Y., he lived in Westfield for the last 39 years.

Mr. Kamins had been a Senior Su­pervisor of Civil Engineering for the Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation in Livingston for 26 years before re­tiring in 1985. After his retirement, he continued as a consultant for 10 years.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and was a member of the Professional Engineers Association.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years.

Mary F. Me lnnis Kamins; four sons, Michael Kamins of Bemardsville, Pe­ter Kamins ofYatdley, Pa., Ted Kamins and Steve Kamins, both of Westfield; a daughter, Kathy Me Cord of Newark, Del., and nine grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass was offered on Saturday. April 30, at St. Anne's Ro­man Catholic Church in Garwood. Burial followed at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia.

Arrangements were under the di­rection of the Gray Funeral Home, 3 18 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O, Box 356, Westfield 07091.

May 5, 2005

Community/Church NewsWestfield Memorial Library Plans Programs for Adults

FSO Slates Program On ‘Explosive’ ChildWESTFIELD -O n Tuesday, May

10, the Family Support Organiza­tion (FSO) of Union County will host an evening of discussion and support from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for parents of children who display seemingly unprovoked anger in out- of-control tantrums.

The book “The Explosive Child" by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. will be the resource for this discussion. Wendy Jones, a professional writer and parent, will be the featured speaker. The program will take place at the FSO of Union County's office at 137 Elmer Street.

The discussion will include real and practical suggestions from the book and Ms. Jones' own life expe­riences. Participants are invited to share their own successes and con­cerns. For more information, please call (908) 789-7625 and ask for Gail, Kathy or Vickie.

W ESTFIELD - The W estfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, will offer a two-session class en titled "Puzzled by the Internet" for adults on Tuesdays, May 10 and 17, from 10 to J 1:30 a.m.

This hands-on class for beginners will teach participants how to access websites, select a search engine and print material from the Internet.

The library also will host several other programs for adults during the week of May 8 to 15, including two "TG IF’ programs.

The first, entitled "In Celebration of Older Americans Month: Senior Resources on the Web" is slafted for -* Friday, May 13, at 1:30 p .n i fncJi-* viduals will learn how to use some online resources for seniors, their families and caregivers.

The second, “Remembering Earhart and Lindberg.” will lake place on Fri­day, May 20, at 1:30 p.m., and will explore two heroes of early aviation.

Finally. Goodbye Lenin!, an award­winning German film, will be presented at I and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10.

For more information, or to regis­ter for these free programs, please call (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s website at www.wmlnj.org, or stop by the library for a copy of its quar­terly newsletter.

Terrill Road Baptist To Welcome Singers

SCOTCH PLAINS - “Living Proof," a nationally-known Gospel and ministry group, will appear in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, at the Terrill Road Baptist Church in Scotch Plains.V The sjnlers are associated with) "Primarf Focus,” a Santee, Calif, o r’ ganization that reaches more than one million elementary school students in 38 states annually through values- based assembly programs.

Terrill Road Baptist is located at 1340 Terrill Road. This concert is free and open to all. A freewill offer­ing will be taken. The Reverend Wil­liam C. Page is Pastor. For more in­formation, please call (908) 322-7151.

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Stephen Andrejek, 91, Was Supervisor; Founding Member at Lady of Lourdes

Surviving are her husband, Peter A. Giordano. Jr.; her mother, Patricia Zyla; a brother, Mark E. Zyla, and a sister, Karen A. DiPietro.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, May 3, from the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. A Mass followed at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro­man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Interment took place at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia.

Memorial donations may be made to the North Plainfield Rescue Squad. 334 Somerset Street, North Plainfield 07060.

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Stephen Charles Andrejek, 91, of Westfield died on Saturday, April 23. at RunnelLs Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley Heights.

Born in Bethlehem.Pa., he had lived in M ountainside and Westfield before moving to Runnells Specialized Hospital in 2002.

Priortoretiringin 1978,Mr. Andrejek had been a Shipping Clerk Supervi­sor at Bamberger's in Newark for 47 years.

A United States Army veteran o f World War II, he was a member of Vet­erans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2636 in Linden and the 25- Year Club of Bamberger's.

Mr. Andrejek also was a founding parishioner o f the O ur Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Mountainside.

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He was predeceased by his wife. Agnes Terplan Andrejek.

Surviving are a daughter and son- in-law, Linda A. and Anthony Nuzzo

o f W estfield , and a grandson, Scott Nuzzo.

The funeral was held on Friday, April 29, from the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in Westfield. A Funeral Mass followed at the O ur Lady of Lourdes Church. Inter­ment was at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Associa­

tion. New Jersey Affiliate Memorials Program, 2550 U.S. Highway I, North Brunswick 08902 or Runnells Spe­cialized Hospital, 40 Watehung Way, Berkeley Heights 07922.

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William Wolff, 52, Was Lab Technician; Active In PAL Baseball and Football

William Wolff, 52, of Scotch Plains died on Tuesday. May 3, at his home.

Bom in Elizabeth, he had lived in Roselle and then Westfield before moving to Scotch Plains 25 years ago.

A graduate of Holy Trinity High School in Westfield. Mr. Wolff was employed as a lab technician with International Flavors & Fragrances in Dayton for the pasr 27 years.

He was active in PAL baseball and football in Scotch Plains.

Surviving are his wife, Donna Smyth Wolff; two sons, Trevor Wolff and Matthew Wolff; his parents, Harry and

Gertrude "Pat" Wolff of Juno Beach. Fla.; a brother. Spencer Wolff'of Wal­nut Creek, Calif., and a sister, Leslie Wolff of Buffalo, N.Y.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 6, al the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Cremation will be private. Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, May 5. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Scotch Plains PAL. 430 Pari Avenue, Scotch Plains 07(576.

May 5. 2005

IN BLOOM... Westfield High School Marching Band members Jesse Cohn and Nick Malaspina hold some of the wide variety of plants that wilt be available at the Mother^ Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7, at Roosevelt Intermediate School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m„ Edison Intermediate School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Administration Building on the corner of Elm Street and Walnut Avenue from 9 a.m. to f p.m. A wide variety of potted plants, hanging baskets and flats will be available. For more information, please call (908) 654-5966 or (908) 232-4866.

Chocolate Factory at HTIS Directed by Paul O’ConnorWESTFIELD - Approximately 60

students in grades 2 to 8 at Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield staged Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on April 24.

Paul O'Connor, the play’s director, is in his second year as Drama Coach at the school. A graduate of the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, he has worked in many school districts throughout New Jersey and New York.

The father of six children, Mr. O’Connor stated, “I love working with my actors here at Holy Trinity. The spirit, enthusiasm, and dedication of the students and parents are a very special thing. I hope we can continue well into the future developing the many talented students who work both on stage and behind the scenes."

Mr. O'Connor developed various multidisciplinary arts programs for pu­pils of all ages and has taught acting, improvisation, conflict-resolution and language arts.

Patricia Gagliardi, a parent at Holy Trinity and a school board member, stated, “We are fortunate to have a direc­tor of Mr. O'Connor's caliber and our

Letter Carriers Post Date For Food DriveWESTFIELD - Letter carriers of

Westfield and Mountainside will join their colleagues in the National Food Drive on Saturday, May 14.

Patrons wishing to donate non-per­ishable foods to benefit the local food bank are asked to place these items in their mailboxes, so the carrier may collect them while delivering the mail.

Individuals may also bring their food donations to the lobby of the Westfield Post Office, located at 153 Central Avenue, between noon and 4 p.m. that day.

students have learned a great deal from him.”

A past performer at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millbum, Mr. O’Connoris also a member of Actors Equity and Screen Actor's Guild. He is a certified blackbelt instructorinAikidoandJujit.su. Much of his professional life has in­volved working with special needs stu­dents. as well as mentally challenged adults in the field of performing arts as a therapeutic tool.

Funding for the play has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Department of State, a partner agency of the National En­dowment of the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Di­vision of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Part of the funding allows for free play admission for senior citizens.

Parkinson’s Group To Meet on MondayWESTFIELD - The Westfield

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9, in the lounge of the Parish House at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, located at 140 Moun­tain Avenue.

Persons with Parkinson's disease and/or their caregivers are invited to attend. Dr. Matthew Menza, a Pro­fessor and Vice Chairman of the Psy­chiatry Department of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, will pro­vide information about depression in Parkinson's disease.

This meeting is offered free of charge and light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Lynn Kolterjahn at (908) 232-1416 or the church office at (908)233-0301.

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WESTFIELD - The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield will present its Standard Flower Show' and Home Tour on Wednesday. May 18, from I to 8 p.m.

Floral designs and anistie crafts, including projects by the club's Jun­ior Division, will be showcased at two homes in Westfield and two in Mountainside. The show also will include horticulture and boutique items and a silent auction at The Pres­byterian Church in Westfield on Mountain Avenue.

All entries in the show are for com­petition and will be judged by 25 judges from around New Jersey.

This year's show, entitled “Surfing the Garden." will focus on educating members and the public about the Internet. Attendees will leant about horticulture and design, and gain knowledge about “surfing” on the Internet.

Special exhibits will include en­tries from Boy Scout Troop No. 72 of Westfield. Some 18 scouts have been working toward their gardening merit badge all year, culminating in a dis­play of their plants for competition at The P resby terian C hurch . The

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FLORAE EXTRAVAGANZA...Ruth Paul, Life Judge from the Westfield Gar- den Club, assists youth members from the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of

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Lifestyles for the Disabled from Staten Island also will exhibit there.

Unique sculptures will mark the church hall entrance, the homes and gardens to be visited. The public will be asked to vote for their favorite sculpture and return the ballot to the hostess at the last place visited.

The show will be self-guided, with the addresses of the featured homes and gardens and a map printed on the back of the tickets. Tickets are avail­able for $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show.

Funds raised will benefit the club's many community projects, which in­clude the Lyons Veterans Hospital, the Cerebral Palsy Center o f Union County and Mobile Meals, as well as the Miller-Cory Museum gardens, Shadowlawn garden and the Claire Brownell Memorial Wildflower Gar­den. all in Westfield, which the club designed and maintains.

Tickets may be purchased at The Flower Zone, Baron's Drug Store, Lancaster Ltd, The Presbyterian Church. St. Paul's Episcopal and the First United Methodist churches, all in Westfield, or by calling Erica at (908) 654-5274.

WESTFIELD - Mobile Meals of Westfield will hold its first fundraising event on Friday, May 13, by sponsor­ing the Westfield Community Play­ers (WCP) production of the musical The Spitfire Grill.

Produced by the WCP, it tells the story of a woman who injects new life into a skeptical and wary small town and features a score inspired by American folk music.

Mobile Meals, a private, non-profit volunteer community service organi­zation, provides freshly prepared, hot. nutritious meals to the elderly and disabled of Westfield. Scotch Plains. Fanw ood, C lark . G arw ood and Cranford.

The goal o f the fundraiser is to help defray the cost of service to Mobile Meals' clients, many of who are on fixed incomes.

The WCP theater is located at HXX) North Avenue, West. Hors d'oeuvres and w ine will be served from 7 to 8 p.m. Curtain time is 8 p.m.

Mobile Meals has expressed ap­preciation to local businesses such as W in throp’s, A dler’s Jew elry.

Christoffers o f Mountainside, the Juxtapose Gallery, John's Meat Mar­ket o f Scotch Plains and Westfield's Northside Trattoria for donating food and gifts for a basket raffle.

The event also will include a 50/50 raffle. Winners will be drawn at inter­mission. All proceeds will benefit Mobile Meals and its clients. The suggested donation is $35 per person. To obtain tickets, please call (908) 232-4853.

Borough of Garwood To Hold Yard Sale

GARWOOD - The Borough of Garwood will hold its Ninth Annual Town-wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In order to participate, interested persons must register by Wednesday, June 22, in person at Borough Hall or by calling (908) 789-07 lOoremailing [email protected].

A list of participating households will be available at Borough Hall. 403 South Avenue in Garwood, on the morning of the yard sale.

Scotch Plains Library Events To Focus On Education

SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch Plains Public Library, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, will present two pro­grams next week that deal w ith edu­cation. Both will be free of charge.

A comprehensive workshop for parents o f high school students, en­titled “Everything You Need to Better Prepare for College," will be offered on Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. by the American Education Foundation (AMEDF).

Registration is required and the group size is limited. To register, please call the library at (908) 322- 5007, extension no. 204.

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The second program. “Improving Sludy Strategies.” will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday. May 12. Marcella Craver. a school psychologist with the Mendham and Bernardsville school district, will be the speaker. She will discuss how to improve study techniques for students from fifth grade through college.

Ms. Craver is the author of a book on the subject called “Learn to Study: A Comprehensive Guide to Academic Success."In her presentation, she will review topics such as goal-setting, organizational skills, creating a study time line, memory versus learning techniques, stress and test anxiety, and why 20 minutes per study session is optimal for success.

This program is open to all. and light refreshments will be offered. For further information on either event or for directions, please call the li­brary or visit www.scotlib.org.

SCOTCH PLAINS-Pre-schoolers at the Fanwood-Scoteh Plains YMCA Child Care Center will have their creations showcased at their annual art show on Friday, May 13. from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the center's gymna­sium. The center is located at Grand Street and Union Avenue in Scotch Plains.

In learning about various styles of art. students were introduced to such artists as Jackson Pollock, Georges Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O ’ Keefe anti Pablo Picasso. Students then used their mini-lessons in art history as inspiration for their own original pieces of art.

This year's theme. “From Masters to Minis," resulted from an art project

created by a toddler class last year. Finger paintings that resembled Van Gogh’s “Starry Night" caught the eye of a music teacher, who mentioned it to program director Kathy Burros.

“I gave it an immediate green light," recalled Ms. Barms, an art lover her­self, “which set in motion many months of research, planning and cre­ating. Now we're anxiously prepar­ing for our debut!"

For more information about the art show, please callthe Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 322-7600.

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Sunday. May 8, is a day devoted en­tirely to a special group ol people: moth­ers. Mother's Day has been an Ameri­can pastime since 1914 when IVesident Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday. Since then, it has been tradition on the second Sunday of May to cel-

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Anyone who knows my mom well would say she is oulrageously funny, making outlandish comments dial can make you laugh unlil you cry. Her quirky mind invents some of the unfor­gettable things, like cutting my sand­wich into a "K," and planning the most memorable birthday parties.

My mother, although funny, has also taught me some of the best life lessons. Noi only has she taught me how to buy a $50 toaster for $9.99, but also lessons about friends, family and my own per­sonal happiness.

Once we were al a party where I was sulking around and refused to talk to anyone. My mom came up to me and simply said. "Kale, you make your own happiness." These words are im­portant to me because they laugh! me an important life lesson that is still with me today.

All mothers give their lives for their children. Driving from swimming, to piano, to my friend’s house, my mom dedicates her life to her children. With­out her. our lives would be complete chaos, and completely boring.

So this Sunday, spend some time with your mother. If your mother is deceased, think about her and all the things she has given you and taught you. You only have one mom, and as corny as it may sound. I wouldn't trade mine for the world.

Mary Dura of Wilson School Awarded Philhower Fellowship

GOODBYE AND THANK YOl)...Retiring Board of Education member Arlene Gardner, right, received praise from her colleagues at the April 12 meeting. Current Board President Anne Kiegel presented Ms. Gardner with an official resolution from the W estfield Board of Education.

Arlene Gardner Recognized For Nine Years on School Bd.

WESTFIELD — Mary Dura, first

trade teacher at Wilson Elementary chool in Westfield, is the 2005 re­

cipient o f the Westfield Rotary Club's Philhower Fellowship in recognition o f outstanding teaching at the el­ementary school level.

Kenneth Ciarrocca, President of the Rotary Club, presented Mrs. Dura with the award at the Rotary Club luncheon on April 19, at which Mrs. Dura was the guest of honor. She was also honored at a reception at Wilson School on May 3 prior to the Board o f Education meeting.

Mrs. Dura began her teaching ca­reer in the school district in Septem­ber o f 2000 at Wilson School as a first grade teacher. She has taught students from kindergarten through high school and has over 20 years of teaching experience.

A graduate o f Gwnedd Mercy Col­lege in Pennsylvania, she received a master's degree from Fordham Uni­versity.

Included in the many Philhower nominations received on her behalf were comments from parents who commended Mrs. Dura’s “ideal mix

of skills and character traits that give joy to children and comfort to par­ents ... She is the teacher we all wish we had."

A parent of a current student stated. "Mrs, Dura is an absolute marvel. The combination o f intellect, en­ergy. optimism and compassion that she brings to the classroom each day is truly amazing.”

Another letter stated. "Mary is an individual that when you meet her, you feet as though you have been touched by an angel."

A parent of a former student wrote. "W hile Mrs. Dura is to be com ­mended on her wonderful teaching skills, what really sets her apart is her ability lo create an atmosphere where learning is a joyful experi­ence."

Former students, now in the sec­ond grade, also submitted notes in which they nominated Mrs. Dura.

One seven year old wrote, “Mrs. Dura taught us to always do our best and not be afraid of making mistakes because we leam from our mistakes. She said her favorite thing isan eraser."

Wilson Principal Dr. Andrew Perry

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board o f Education honored Arlene Gardner, who recently retired from the board, with a resolution in ap­preciation o f her three consecutive terms serving the Westfield com­munity.

In the resolution presented to her by current Board President Anne Ricgel, Ms. Gardner was thanked for her leadership, foresight, and sensitivity, particularly as Board President from 2001 to 2004 and also serving as Chair o f the Policies

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The resolution also referred to Ms. Gardner's initiatives, which encour­aged cooperation between the school district and the town government and her efforts to promote commu­nication to and from the public.

She was also remembered for "her exceptional analytical skills during nine years and hundreds of volun­teer hours.” ,

In citing Ms. G ardner's many re­sponsibilities on the board, Ms. Riegel said, “Arlene Gardner dem ­onstrated her dedication to the chil­dren of Westfield and her genuine concern for the Westfield com m u­nity while serving as liaison to the Parent-Teacher Council, the New Jersey School Boards Association, the Westfield High School PTSO, Edison PTSO, and Tamaques PTO; as well as Chairperson of Town Re­lations; Chairperson o f Board/Staff and Negotiations; and member o f theCurriculum. Instruction and Pro­grams Committee of the Board of Education.

FANTASTIC TEACHER...Mary Dura, a Wilson School teacher and this year’s Westfield Rotary Club's Philhower Fellowship winner, was quickly surrounded by her students and Principal Andrew Perry when Superintendent of Schools Dr. William Foley brought flowers and balloons to her first grade classroom to announce the award. Board member Julia Walker and Wilson PTA representa­tive Susan Taylor brought congratulations from their respective organizations as well as a celebration cake to honor Mrs. Dura.

ENRICHMENT CENTER CAN HELP THE REPORT CARD BLUES

The Enrichment Center, located at 424 Central Avenue in Westfield and 161 Washington Valley Road, Suite 298,, Warren, and npw the Shoprites in C lark and Woodbridge, suggests that parents trust their own instincts when it comes to their children. Ifyoufeel that something is amiss or that your child is not perform 'nB to grade level or if you feel that your child is advanced but is not performing to ability, seek help.

The Enrichment Center can help. The staff o f over 125 state certified and experienced teachers is available to offer help. Mrs. Elaine Sigal, owner and director o f The Enrichm ent Center, says, “ In today’s economy it is impossible for any school to meet the needs of every child. We offer classes for the child who needs remediation, for the child who needs more accelerated work, and for the child who just doesn’t do the work. Our students range in ages from 3 -19.” The Enrichment Center also offers educational testing to determine

learning d ifficu lties, reading difficulties and math difficulties. The results are only given to the p aren ts with suggestions for improving the situation.

The classes and private tutoring offered by The Enrichment Center are offered only by state certified experienced teachers . TheEnrichment Center is unique in that short-term tutoring is available.

Students can bolster reading, writing and math skills or study about pirates and knights, these subjects being just a few offered. The large num ber o f students successfu lly attend ing The Enrichment Center for PSAT, SAT I, and SAT II training attests to the fact that the program works. College Advising is available.

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co m m ented , “ M ary Dura is a Teacher, with a capital ‘T.’ Her knowledge, experience, caring and guidance come from a radiant heart. The Philhower Award was created with a teacher like Mary Dura in mind."

Superintendent o f Schools and former Rotary President Dr. Will­iam Foley congratulated Mrs. Dura for becoming the 13th recipient of the Philhower Fellowship. He also thanked the Rotary for “its recogni­tion of this meaningful profession."

In accepting the award, Mrs. Dura stated that she felt very lucky for the privilege of teaching such wonder­ful children, for the parents who bring her these smiling children, for her colleagues who keep “my head above water" and for Dr. Perry for opening the door to Wilson for her everyday.

"The Philhower Fellowship was established in 1993 by the Rotary Club to honor former Westfield Edu­cator and Rotarian Charles Philhower and to recognize the importance o f teaching in the elementary grades," explained Dr. Foley.

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HF.Rh Wh (.ROW...A red oak has be*n planted on the grounds of McKinley Sc^00 Westneld to mark Arbor Day. Pictured, above, are:

McKinley Principal ( laudla Andreski. W estfield Tree Preservation Commission member Tom Blgoslnskl, Head ('bslodian John Sdama. and fourth and Orth graders enrolled in McKinley’s Early Act program.

Tree Commission, Students Mark Arbor Day in Westfield

WESTFIELD - The Westfield Tree Preservation Commission (TPC) and fourth and fifth graders from McKinley Elementary School'sEarly Act program celebrated Arbor Day on April 29 by planting a red oak, the official state tree of New Jersey, on school grounds.

“Arbor Day is a great time to re­mind our children of the importance of conservation and the many ben­efits trees bring to our community and the environment," said Tom Bigosinski, Associate Member of the TPC. who organized the event.

Each student assisted in the plant­ing, received an Arbor Day founda­tion pencil, and learned about caring for a maturing tree and the history of Arbor Day.

ImcciI Students Earn N at’l Merit Scholarships

AREA - Westfield, Scotch Plains and Berkeley Heights stu­dents are among 2,500high school seniors to have been named win­ners in the 2005 National Merit $2.5(X) Scholarship competition.

These pupils were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,(XX) outstanding students who reached the Finalist level in the 21X15 Na­tional Merit Scholarship Program.

Westfield High School stu­dents Christina Cordeiro and Qiaozi Yang have garnered schol­arships. Christina hopes to pur­sue a career in medicine, while Qiaozi will further her studies in life science.

David DeMair. a Scotch Plains resident and senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, was also awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,500. He hopes to pursue a career in music,

Veena Venkatachalam, a Berke­ley Heights resident and student at Governor Livingston High School, was awarded a scholarship. She will pursue a career in medicine/ bioengineering.

"The Tree Preservation Commis­sion is committed to enhancing the Westfield community forest by pre­serving the vibrant trees we have and encouraging the planting of others. Hopefully, we can make this an an­nual event at all town elementary schools,” Mr. Bigosinski added.

Assisting in the coordination of the tree planting were McKinley School Principal Claudia Andreski, Head Custodian John Sclama. and Scott Ehrlicher of the Westfield Depart­ment of Public Works.

Haley Wynne Wins National Latin ExamMOUNTAINSIDE - Pingry School

student Haley Wynne of Mountainside was named a winner of the 2005 Na­tional Latin Exam, which was spon­sored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League. A silver medal winner. Haley is a sophomore at Pingry.

WESTFIELD - Lafayette College sophom ore W hitney L aird of Westfield saw one of the ways her psychology major could he applied to a career through an externship in Lafayette's Human Resources office.

She joined another sophomore pu­pil in shadowing Leslie Muhlfclder. Vice President for Human Resources and General Counsel.

A Westfield High School graduate and the daughter of Dr. Scott and Anne Laird of Westfield. Whitney is among more than 200 laifayette stu dents who recently gained first-hand knowledge of the professional world. She observed work practices, learned about careers they may consider en­tering after college, and developed professional networking contacts.

“I'm not sure what I want to go into when I graduate,” said Whitney. "A career counselor suggested human resources, but 1 didn't know what it was about, so 1 thought the externship would be a good opportunity to check it out. The experience gave me some

perspective o f what I can use my psychology major for. It would also involve some background in business and helped me to see w hat other fields I would need to study if I do go into human resources."

The externship taught Whitney that there is more to learn about human resources than w hat is discussed in a classroom.

"1 really noticed from the externship that there are a lot of things in human resources that you have to deal with that you cannot team in the class­room because each situation is so unique." she explained. “A lot of the things you have to deal with you must leam as you go along and I can see how experience plays a huge role.”

Whitney networked w ith other hu­man resources managers and regional specialists at a luncheon for the Lehigh Valley Chapter o f the Society of Hu­man Resources managers.

A member of Della Gamma soror­ity. Whitney is organizing a women's lacrosse club team.

STUDENTS REACH OUT TO PEERS...In a student-run assembly designed to promote positive body image among Westfield High School students, narrators, kft to right, Julia Gonnley. Zal Spialter and Emily Print/ prepare to Introduce the shoo.

Body Image Addressed At Westfield High School

EXCELING IN HER FIELD...Westfield resident Whitney l.aird. pictured in the backdrop, shadowed the Vice President for Human Resources Leslie Miihlfelder during an externship to leurn more about her human resources studies.

WESTFIELD — Health education has taken on a new look at Westfield High Schixil (W HS). where body im­age was the topic of conversation at a special assembly this spring in the student production of The Guy and Girl Thins II — Extreme Attitude Makeover.

The program featured songs, vid­eos. monologues and a fashion show to demonstrate that beauty is not lim­ited to what is shown through the media.

Health Teacher Susan Kolesar, ad­viser for the production, noted that the idea of this year's assembly was to “get peer pressure working for young people instead of against them."

The assem bly, she said, was planned and performed by and for the very audience for which it was in­tended. high school students.

According to Ms. Kolesar, "The primary goal of the production w as to promote positive body image in both male and female students. A further goal is to encourage students to think critically about the many influences that impact one’s body image, espe­cially those from the media, and to

carefully consider the validity, safety, and meaning of those influences."

The show was dedicated to former WHS student Lisa Novic. who had planned to participate in this year's assembly, but died last summer due to complications following surgery.

In addition to the program 's corre­lation to the Health and Family Liv­ing curriculum. Ms. Kolesar ex­plained that it also related to courses such as psychology, sociology and physical education.

“More importantly, it fits in with the school district's general goals of re­ducing bullying and sexual harass­ment," stated Ms. Kolesar. This year's event marked the second annual stu­dent-produced assembly featuring the kinds of peer pressure faced by teens.

One of the narrators for this year's assembly, Emily Print/, said, “Last year's production was a big success. This year's was on a grander scale. It was a really good opportunity and students could get a lot of out it. and it was fun for the cast and crew."

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Board OK’s Temple Lot Despite Wide Neighborhood Opposition

"" CONTINUED FROM PHQE 1 - — ..............— ''ing and exiting the parking lot.

Several members of the public at tended the meeting both in support of and in opposition lo the proposal.

"Above all olher rights is [he free­dom of religion," said Westfield resi­dent Gary Mandelhlalt. 'This proposal provides an overall benefit to the com­munity."

“It doesn't matter if il's Temple Emanu-EI, or the White House or the Vatican," said Dave Hall of Topping Hill Road, who was concerned that a parking lol would affect the neighborhix id's character. “It's ina resi­dential neighborhood.”

Michele Albano of Fairacres Avenue claimed there had been insufficient dia­logue between the town and concerned citizens, since the application was usu­ally discussed in executive session due to the litigation matter.

But Town Attorney Robert Cockren called the assertion “simply not true." and said there were sufficient opportu­nities for residents to voice their con­cerns.

"We were shut off," James Hay of Jefferson Avenue said, in agreement with Mrs. Albano, and suggested that the Town Council had "nudged" the board toward approving the application.

Warren Hanscontof East Broad Street

was one of the few neighbors attending who supports the proposal.

“I don't like change," he admitted, "but this is a religious institution."

Mr. Hanscom emphasized how the temple benefits the neighborhood and the to m . ..

Other citizens indicated that they were not.convinced that the temple is a good neighbor.

Jay Stryker of Jefferson Avenue said that temple-goers walk through his yard lo get to their cars, leaving cigarette butts on his property. He also said he has been parked in and out of his drive­way.

Dominic Fontana of Tremont Av­enue also questioned the temple's neigh­borliness, saying. "Good neighbors don't sue you when they don't get theirway."

“We are all neighbors." said Gail Friedman of Settlers Lane, explain­ing that temple-goers live in the neigh­borhood, too. “It is not an 'us against them' situation; it's an 'us against us."’

Board Chairman William Heinbokel said that he hoped last Wednesday's meeting could be a “jumping-off point" for improved communication between residents, and between residents and the town.

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WESTFIELD— TheTownCouncil’i Public Safety. Transportation and Park­ing Committee and the town's Citizens Traffic Advisory Committee will hold a follow-up community outreach meeting on Monday. May 9. in the Community Rtxm of the Municipal Building to hear initial findings and recommendations from Keller & Kirkpatrick, the traffic and engineer consulting firm the town hired.

Areas to be discussed will be Wind- land Avenue. 7 p.m.; McKinley School area, 7:45 p.nv; Central Avenue and Clo­ver Street intersection and Bailiff Av­enue, 8:30 p.m.

A similar meeting was held last Wednesday to discuss Tuttle Parkway and North Avenue, the Franklin School area, and the l-awrencc Avenue and East Dudley Avenue and Walnut Street inter­sections.

The follow-up meetings are based in part on public input presented at two initial community outreach meetings held in March. The safety improvement plan will be generated for each of the eight traffic safety hot spots "once all com­ments are assembled and a consensus is reached." according to a press release issued by the traffic committees.

The final plan will he presented to the town council for review at a public meet­ing to he held Tuesday. May 10.

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"What about the others involved? Cer­tainly there are at least three other people that should be under investigation, as well as suspended, until the matter has been fully investigated." said Ms. Downer.

Ms. Downer said that Detective Cham­bers had “actively tried to elevate the image of the police to the community."

"I, as well as many other people I have spoken to. are outraged and extremely disappointed in the way this has been handled," said Ms. Downer, "and I per­sonally question that Detective Cham­bers would he able to have a fair and impartial internal investigation."

Town Administrator Jim Ciildea told Ms. Downer, "you do not have all the facts.” He told The trailer after the meet­ing that the matter is going through the "internal affairs process,” which is essen­tially a grievance process. He said the council couldn't comment on the matter because it has not come before the gov­erning body at this time.

In other business, the council adopted ordinances to initiate the collection of assessments for the replacement of side­walks front the town's 2002 and 2003 residential sidewalk replacement pro­grams. Residents and the town split the cost of the program.

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rural road would be the applicant.Testifying on behalf of the applica­

tion was Edward Dec, engineer for the project, and Robert Kraus, attor­ney for the applicants.

Mr. Dec stated that the plans sub­mitted were revised from their original submission Iasi spring and updated since their last revision in December and April. He noted that the main diff erence in this new plan was the addition of curbing on both sides of the road.

Mr. Kraus addressed the hoard staling that his applicant was try ing to deal with a unique piece of property in the best way possible. He noted that the applicant did not need to apply for any variances for the subdivision and that die lot width for both houses would be 20 percent more than the

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the position ot chairman.According to Allison O 'H ara,

WACC Executive Director, the nomi­nating committee will send notice of selected candidates lo all its members and there will be an election in June.

"The new term begins July I annu­ally, so we would have been doing this at this time of year anyway." Mrs. O’Hara stated. "The new chairperson will be someone from the board."

Overall, Mr. Fromkin reportedly en­joyed his experience working in Westfield, particularly chairing the WACC. He said he will miss his early morning walks in the center of town and taking in the beautiful views at Mindowaskin Park while reading the newspaper.

In the near future. Mr. Fromkin is looking forward to spendi ng more time with his family, although he doesn’t rule out working in the furniture busi­ness or as an interior designer in Maine. However, he doesn't anticipate open­ing and managing another store.

Mr. Fromkin continues to urge Westfield residents to support local merchants.

ordinance calls for. He noted that this could not be shoe-homing since both properties met or exceeded all of the minimums required. He also stated that the houses in the neighborhood were all built on flat land which is where a lot of the drainage issues come from. He stated that the applicant did not create the drain­age issue, hut was trying to help the neighbors solve it.

When addressing the application Coun­cilman James Foerst, who also sits on the Planning Board, stated, "I wish to compli­ment Mr. Buotnempo and his experts in finding every loophole in our zoning laws to try and have this application granted."

He stated that he did not agree that a rural road would be appropriate for this neighborhood, noting that the law states that houses occupying a rural road have to have no less than two acres of land each as a minimum measurement.

He noted that the applicant's own traf­fic expert, Elizabeth Etolen, stated that a cul de sac was a more appropriate alterna­tive for this application if the space was provided.

Planning Board member Anthony Attanasio stated (hat he did not approve of the application because of the rural road. In prior hearings, it was noted that the design of the road, called a hammer­head, would force emergency vehicles and other service trucks to turn by using someone's driveway.

Planning Board member William Ziff echoed disapproval of the rural road. He stated, "I don't know if it is in the public's safety to minimize the size of roads."

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23George R. Hirtzel, 43, of Scotch Plains

was arrested at West Bread Street and Rahway Avenue and charged with driv­ing while intoxicated. He was released on his own recognizance to a responsible adult.

John Mihlik. 39, of Scotch Plains was arrested and chatged with hindering ap­prehension. He is alleged lo have given police a false name and dare of birth after being slopped for a routine motor vehicle violation on Driftway Place.

Mihlik, also wanted on an outstanding contempt of court warrant for $1,000 from Freehold, was held pending posting of bail.

Three individuals, two males and one female, are believed responsible for the theft of approximately $ 1,0fX) in cash from a business in the 300 block of East South Avenue.

One of the male suspects asked to purchase phone cards and, after being handed them, lied the store w ith the owner in pursuit The other two suspects then took the cash and also fled, authorities believe.

All three are described as Hispanic. The female suspect was said to be five feet and three inches tall, with red hair. One of the male suspects was said to be five feel and eight inches lo five feel and 10 inches (all. with black hair and a thin build. The other was described as five feet and three inches to five feet and five inches tall, with dark hair and a heavy build.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Brace Alfano. 45, of Union was ar­

rested in the 700 block of Central Avenue and charged with driving while intoxi­cated. pursuant to an accident investiga­tion. Alfano was released on his own recognizance to a responsible adult.

THURSDAY APRIL 28 Scan Cooper. 22, of Union was ar­

rested in Aberdeen and charged with theft by deception and passing bad checks. He is alleged to have given two checks in excess of $600 al an East Bread Street store. Cooper, who also was wanted on active contempt of court warrants from Union Beach. Bridgewater and Clark, was held in lieu of bail.

James Connors. 18, of Yonkers, N. Y. was arrested at Sandra Circle and charged with criminal trespass, criminal mischief and harassment. He allegedly dug up part of a homeowner’s driveway on April 26 after the homeowner turned down his two earlier offers to do driveway resurfacing. Connors was released with summonses.

James Case. 47, of Westfield was ar­rested in the 500 block of North Avenue, East, and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was released on his own recognizance to a responsible adult.

SUNDAY MAY 1Anthony G. Liaci. 53, of Scotch Plains

was arrested at West Broad Street and Lamberts Mill Road and charged with possession of less than 50 grams of sus­pected marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia He was released on his own recognizance with summonses.

Police Officer Suspended Over Voided Parking Ticket

environment has been created." cited Mr. Abdellah. "There has been no attempt at any remedial sanction." He recently received documents from the police department, stating. ‘They may contain pertinent information to sup­port my client's position."

OfficerChambers received the "Faith In Westfield" award through the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce in recognition for her community ser-

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BOE heard a presentation on the new language arts curriculum being intro­duced in the district. Barbara Ball, dis­trict K-8 Language Arts Supervisor, gave the board a brief synopsis of the two-year effort that involved 17 teach­ers and administrators in the Westfield school district.

Mrs. Ball and her group of present­ers. including Mrs. Dura, told the board that the group “wanted to exceed state standards” in the creation of this new curriculum.

The approach involved the concept of “balanced literacy," said Lisa Tho­mas, a third grade teacher. The concept calls for giving equal time and effort to all aspects of a child’s needs in master­ing the English language. The new cur­riculum will have “a great impact on all subject areas.” according to Mrs. Tho­mas.

According to the presentation, it w ill allow for more collaboration between teachers and guarantee that all students district-wide have certain core experi­ences. Future teachers will be able to depend on this in planning their in­struction.

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vice. In 2002, she formed the Commu­nity Policing Division and was assigned as the coordinator.

“I am surprised by the news because her record of achievement is outstand­ing," said Allison O’Hara, Executive Director of the Westfield Area Cham­ber of Commerce.

Mrs. O’Hara made reference to some of Chambers’ many accomplishments while in the line of duty. For example. Chambers initiated the Police Explorers program, which is a program aimed at getting young people involved in police work. She also developed and coordi­nated a liaison program between Cen­tennial School. Beadleston and West Lake High Schools, operated by the Union County Special Services Com­mission. the goal of which is to help bridge the gap between the youth, the police department and the community. Ms,’Chambers has also been involved in the D.A.R.E. program and a mentoring program to assist parents in the commu­nity with sons and daughters at risk.

The goal of her job, according to a biography Mrs. O'Hara received from Chief Tracy when Ms. Chambers was eligible for the award, is to "bridge the gap between the youth and the police department in the community through a greater understanding of the respon­sibilities and pressures facing each group."

"What has been done, has been done," responded Chief Tracy. “It's an inter­nal matter and we don't discuss internal matters. The matter will be conducted in the normal process for internal af­fairs Issues.”

“She's been an honorable, hard work­ing police officer,” expressed her attor­ney. “She loved her job, she loved herrn m m n n ifv ”

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Shallcross, seeded first at second singles, lived up to his seeding by defeating a familiar foe in Raider freshman Ryan Krueger. 6-4, 6 -1, for the title.

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After watching the potential game­winning hit being snagged in right field and turned into an inning-end­ing double play then falling behind by two runs, the Westfield High School baseball team showed its char­acter by scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to seize a 6-5 victory over Ridge in Westfield on April 29. With one run in and the bases loaded, senior Billy Hearon went with a fast ball to drill the win­ning two-run single to right field.

"It was a fastball away. I just wanted to take it the other way and poke it into right field.” said Hearon.

Blue Devil pitcher Tom Ricciuti went the distance but kept the Red Devils on their toes, recording eight strikeouts and two walks with three hit batters while allowing 10 hits. Ridge starting pitcher Scott Lucas yielded six hits, three walks and a hit batter and no strikeouts until he was relieved in the fourth by Keith Ruth­erford after ceding a leadoff walk. Rutherford walked four, struck out three and allowed six hits.

Hearon finished 2-for-5 with two RBI while Bryan Power, who went 3-

for-3, had the longest hit of the day, an RBI triple, and the shortest hit of the day, legging out an infield drib­bler.

Describing the long and the short hits, respectively. Power said. “He threw me a curve ball the first pitch but I got a fastball the second pitch so I just tried to drive it the other way. It carried a little bit in the wind. My single in the last inning, it was like a perfectly placed bunt. I was trying to stay in there and get a piece of the bail.”

Blue Devil Sam Kim went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base. Mike Diaz singled and scored twice and Brandon Cuba had an RBI double and scored twice. Jay Anderson had a bunt single and scored a run while Ricciuti and Alex Zierler each had a single.

Red Devil D an Shapiro had Ricciuti's number w ith two doubles, a single, two RBI and a run scored. Big 6 '3”, 255-lb Cliff Meinweiser. a football star heading to Trinity Col­lege in Connecticut, had two hits, a run scored and an RBI. Rutherford hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth to pm Ridge ahead, 5-3.

Ridge turned four double plays.

three in the infield, hut none more dramatic than Kevin Langhouser's shoelace snag in right followed with a toss to first to nail the runner and send the game into extra innings. Westfield turned a short-to-second- to-first double play in the fifth and catcher Mike Murray gunned down a runner heading to second in the third.

Ridge scored a run in the second when Shapiro singled, ran to second on the throwing error and scored on Meinweiser s single to left. Westfield immediately tied the score when Diaz

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TAKING IT TO THE LIMIT...Blue Devils Andrew Levy, left, and Jack Trimble, had everybody on edge en route to winning the second doubles title in three sels over Summit to give Westfield the Union County Tournament Buys Tennis team championship.

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Blue Devil Tennis Boys Take it to the Limit, Seize Union County Crown from Hilltoppers

By DAVID It. CORBINSperialtv Written for The Westfield Inkier and The Times

It's only fitting (hat the Union County Tournament (UCT) boys ten­nis crown be won by the Westfield

High School (WHS) boys in the dra malic fashion that it was, especially since it came just after George Kapner became the all-time winningest coach in WHS history when his team de­feated No. It Bergen Catholic, 3-2, in Westfield on April 26.

After a disappointing boys soccer season in the fall, coach Kapner - also the boys soccer coach - not only had to be patient to reach that per­sonal milestone bui he also had to wait to the bitter end to find out whether the UCT boys tennis title, that the Blue Devils had last won on May 13,1998, would finally be back in their hands.

With the team title on the line. Blue Devil senior Andrew Levy and sophomore Jack Trimble overcame a5-7 first set deficit at second doubles to win the second set. 7-5, and the third set. 6-3, over Summit's Vir Singh and Ben Sangree to give Westfield the team title with 81 points to Summit's 76 at Don Van Blake Courts in Plainfield on April 29. Scotch Plains-Fanwood took third with 60 points and Governor Livingston was fourth at 44.

''The best thing about counties is that everyone gets behind you,” com­mented Levy.

Levy and Trim ble defeated

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesA LOT OF ACTION AT SECOND BASE...Blue Devil second baseman Mike Diaz scoops up the throw and shortstop Josh Gerckens backs him up as Ridge’s Kevin Langhouser steals second base.

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Devil Boy Laxers Win Big Over W. Windsor-Plain. So.

Cranford's Jesse Hynes and Craig Palmisano to reach the semifinals where they also had to rebound from being a set down to win 6-7 (3-7), 6- 1. 6-0, over GL's Mike Knapp and Eric Bemston.

'T love to volley, going to the net and hitting overhead shots.'' said Levy

David B. Corbin for' The Leader and The TimesKevin Shallcross 1st singles champ

who also described working with his teammate. “Jack is funny and it works out really Well. We are both having fun on the court. If we both get too

serious, it doesn't really work. When we have fun, it docs."

“My strength is definitely my height," said Trimble. “I’m 6 '6" and can get those overheads. I'm a lefty, so I can put the (opposite) spin on it. it works out well."

After receiving a bye. Raiders Greg Leischner and Scott Leyden stopped Dayton's Jared Model and Jason Usden to reach the second doubles semis. After falling to Singh and Sangree, Leischner and Leydon captured third w ith a 6-1,6-3, victory over GL's Knapp and Bemston.

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"It feels great to be able to help the team out. Every time you play someone a second or third time

better and

Shallcross breezed to the finals with respective wins over Union's

Gafar Ayindle (6-0, 6-0), Ken Boyne of Oratory (6-1,6-1) and GL's Conrad Zagarz.azu (6-0. 6 -1).

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Bv DAVID B. CORBINSpecially-Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Two-in-a-row may be a small win­ning streak but it was just what the Westfield High School boys lacrosse team needed when it tripped up 5-3 West Windsor-Plainsboro South, 10-6, in Westfield on April 28. After an 8-7, overtime victory over Mendham the day before gave Head Coach Gerry Benaquista his 100th career victory, the Blue Devils were even more on their game against the Pirates.

Attacker Ryan Sharkey headed the 4-7 Blue Devil assault with three goals and senior midfielder Matt Gallagher stuffed in two goals. Senior middie Brady Lau fired in a goal and had two assists and Luke Baron had a goal and an assist while Chris Mattes, Ryan Yarusi and defenseman Bryan Skorge each contributed a goal and Andrew Schott added an assist.

Recently, coach Benaquista had shuffled around his starting lineup and their quality of play seemed to have stepped in the right direction.

For example, Benaquista pointed out, “Last game Kevin Moss, a sopho­more defenseman, started and he has been playing good. He had a couple of days of really good practice. 1 thought he deserved the chance out there to see w hat he could do and he’s

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past Zaffuto. Gallagher, assisted by Lau, immediately answered to knot the score then Baron, who was sta­tioned behind the Pirate net, set up Yarusi to give the Blue Devils a 2-1 lead at quarter's end.

The Pirates took a 3-2 lead in the second quarter on goals from Howes and Jason Tosches on an assist from Mario Ingato. Benaquista called a timeout. The tim eout must have worked because the Blue Devils scored six unanswered goals - two in the second quarter - before the Pi­

rates would finally score late in the third quarter.

“The timeout was just to settle down, control and run our offense. We set up our play and it was there. We run things all game. We keep executing, executing and eventually they are going to be there. It's a mat­ter of everyone being on the right page,” explained Benaquista.

The two Westfield second-quarter goals were impressive and nearly a carbon copy of each other. First,

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B lue D ev il goalie G h ris 7-affutn made 14 saves as did his Pirate coun­terpart Ben Wilson. Both also made their share o f outstanding saves.

W estfield dom inated 12-4 in faceoffs, which led to the Blue Devils spending more time on the attack and gaining a 26-17 edge in shots on goals.

“We definitely were passing and catching together. We still made some mistakes hut. overall, it was a much better effo rt as a team ,” said Benaquista. "Definitely a lot more activity! We keep running what we are putting in at practice. Eventually, we will ail get together and the ball will go in the net. You have to shoot to score!”

The Pirates opened the scoring in the first quarter when Jon Lupo, on an assist from Zac Howes, slipped one

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• CWS Premier Team tryouts are open to all players. Westfield residents and non-residents.• CWS Premier Teams schedule aggressively, including some winter and summer activities.

Frequency of TrvoutsPlayers are encouraged to attend both tryout dates for their age group. Attendance to at least one tryout is required. Tryouts are conducted once per year, with team assignments tor play during the following fall and spring seasons. Players selected are expected to olav both seasons.

Inout Apparel/KuuipmentNo travel uniforms may be worn to tryout. Shin guards must he worn and cleats are highly recommended Players should bring a ball and arrive !4 hour before tryout.

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Devil Nines Show Character, Burn Red Devils, 6-5, in 8th

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Oallagher crossed from left to right, received a sweet pass from Simone and jammed il into the net. Next, Sharkey crossed left to right, received a pass from Schott and made the score 4-3 at the half.

“Andrew Schott drew the double (team) and that left me wide open in the crease. That's one o f our offen­sive sets that we run. It just happened

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to work one of those times," said Sharkey who added, "I think we are moving the ball better, sharing it more and finding the open man who is able to finish our shots."

Sharkey scored early in the third quarter followed by Skorge who bar­reled the length of the field, fired a shot that rebounded off a goal post, gathered the rebound and flicked it in

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George Kapner is not an easy guy to be humbled. But the veteran WHSsoccer and tennis coach was just that last Tuesday. April 26. when his tennis team outlasted Bergen Catholic 3-2 to earn Kapner his 740th career coaching victory.

That win - secured when freshman Kevin Shallcross rallied for a three-set victory at second singles - put Kupner one victory ahead of the legendary Garv Kehler at WHS.

'To even be mentioned in the same sentence as Gary is humbling," Kapner said, “I don't know how to explain it. It's been a lot of years, a lot of great teams and a lot of different sports. And I've had the backing of three phenom­enal athletic directors - John Lay. Kehler and Ed Tranchina. Just to work and coach in a town like Westfield, I feel like I've been blessed."

Kehler's varsity coaching career started in 1959 and produced 739 victo­ries, 115 losses and 23 ties - 171-67-7 in football. 239-45*10 in wrestling and 329-44-6 in golf, Kapner, whose var­sity coaching career began in 1980, is now 740 wins. 299 losses, 33 ties.

Il was Kehler who was one of the biggest influences on Kapner. when he arrived at WHS in 1975.

“When I came to Westfield, Gary was already an icon." Kapner said. "And not just in the town, hut statewide and even outside of the state. I watched and learned and soaked up everything he did. He is one of the greatest coaches I've ever seen, at any level."

Piling up amazing won-loss records in girls soccer, boys soccer and boys tennis, il was just a matter of time before Kapner surpassed Kehler's w in total. A disappointing 2-12-3 record in soccer last fall slowed the process. But this spring's tennis team has used a smattering of veterans (seniors Alec Wasserman, Brian Render and Andrew

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The TimesNKIIING THREE GOALS...Ryan Sharkey, No. 6, scored three goals for the Blue Devils against the Pirates.

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Levy, junior Lee Bernstein) with some taJenled youth (freshmen Shallcross, Evan Eisenberg and Ravi Netravali. and sophomore Jack Trimble) to post an I l-5recoidandmakeKapnernumero uno at WHS.

Shallcross' match with BC’s Paul Caceres was the first to start last Tues­day, and the last to finish. The diminu­tive Shallcross trailed 2-6, 5-6 and 15- 40 on his own serve before staving off two match points and rallying for a 2-6. 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 victory.

“Kevin is all heart." Kapner said. "To come back and win that second set, then roll in the third set tells you all about him. He plays U.S Tennis Asso­ciation (USTA) but he loves playing high school tennis. Ibves the parents and teammates and kids from school cheering for each other.”

Making the record victory even bet­ter for Kapner was the fact it came over a very good team. Bergen Catholic en­tered the match ranked No. 11 in the state, and WHS was No. 20.

“I’m very happy (the win) came against a quality team, a legit Top 20 team." he said. “And it was done with my kids playing well."

DEN TRIVIAWhat goalie posted the first shutout

in WHS lacrosse history, and against what team? And who scored WHS's first lacrosse goal?

AN EVENING WITH BRETBill Kane. Class of '77, will host an

fundraiser evening with Bret Schundler - the former WHS All-state defensive tackle, former mayor of Jersey City, and current Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey - tomorrow. 6- 8 p.m., 426 Birch Place. Contact Kane at (908) 389-1749 if you’d like to at­tend, or contribute.

Kane, you may recall, was a point guard on the 1977 WHS basketball team that went 19-8 and featured the I -2 punch of Boo Bowers and Spud Monroe.

CATCHING UP WITHBill Cant, the man behind the WHS

diving dynasty of the 1960s and '70s.Since the diving hoards were torn

down at the Y's Wallace Pool a couple years ago. we’re not sure how1 Cant would react to seeing those open spaces. After the thousands of hours he dedi­cated from 1957 through 1972 to future All-America divers like Steve McCoy, Terry Gass, Jeff Schaub, Bruce McLay. Mike Ward. Don Mutz. Ham Riddle, Eric Van Leuven. Bruce Cant, Steve Tourtellotte and Steve Schramm.

Now 82 and living in Montgomery. Texas, Bill remained in coaching after moving to Texas, with Dad's Club, the University of Houston and most re­cently at the legendary Woodlands Ath­letic Center.

His son Bruce was a defensive back on the unbeaten WHS football team in 1971 and also adiver on the swim team. Cant's sister, Doris, married future Monmouth College legendary swim

coach Dick Steadman and she is still active in Masters swimming, while her daughter. Nancy, swam the English Channel last August.

"Although I've continued to enjoy some success in coaching divers down here. I still look back to the '60s as the highlights (of his career),” Cant said. "All those great divers ... and that awe­some group of swimmers ... Dave Perkowski. Harvey Gerber, John Ketcham .. and on and on. Those were great years. Westfield was a great town. Our three kids still think of Westfield as their home."

WRESTLING UPDATEThe news from the National Federa­

tion was not particularly good for most New Jersey high school wrestling teams. The Federation voted against cutting the number of weight classes from 14 to 12. So, get used to seeing lots of "won by forfeit" in your papers next winter again.

"I'm pretty upset about il," WHS coach Glen Kurz said. "It doesn't affect loo many of the teams in the Top 10, but even teams ranked 11 through 20 for­feit one or two every match. Even a team like Phillipsburg, they don’t for­feit often but they'd be a lot stronger team if it was just 12 weights."

Of course, Kurz had to deal with eight or nine forfeits every match this past winter, with only six, sometimes seven, varsity wrestlers. When you start out a match down 48-0 or 54-0, it’s a daunting task.

We re not sure what the Federation was thinking when the vote was taken. But it is not a good thing for wrestling to have so many forfeits. Or to have kids who don't belong on the varsity mat go out there just to avoid a forfeit.

REMEMBER WHEN ...May 7, 1937: The WHS baseball

season is canceled "due to the lack of a . field." The team was 0-6 at the time and coming off a 20-4 loss to Columbia.

May 7: 1992: Mark Hobbie beats teammate Cregg Warner in a playoff for medalist honors as WHS winsthe Union County Golf Tournament.

May II, 1949: Frank Piscopo hits a WHS school-record three doubles in a baseball game against Elizabeth's Edison Tech.

IN-TOWN BATTLEW estfield's two entries in the

Millburn Spring Girls Basketball League - W estfield-M iller and Westfield-Pickert - will meet at 7 to­night at The Sports Academy on East Willow St.. Millburn.

T R I V I A A N S W E RThe first WHS lacrosse victory was

April 4. 1978 - 5-0 over Summit with Andy Carlson in goal. Dave Irwin scored the first goal. Games back then were played at Sycamore Field, behind the "new" firehouse on Central Ave.

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The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School baseball team kept focus, played a solid game, both offensively and defensively, and rocked the visit­ing North Plainfield Canucks. 14-4, in five innings on April 29. The Raid­ers growled for nine runs in the bot­tom of the second, erupted for four in

Pcdoubled fo r four R B I. Second baseman Robbie Moscal went 3-for- 4. including two doubles.

"If sa good confidence builder for us prior to the county tournament We're continuing to hit the hall well and doing what we need to do by putting the ball into play w hen we have to," said Raider Head Coach Tom Bavlock. "When we

______ Frad Lecomte to. The Weeltteld U « k r K id The TlmeeBRINGING IT HOME FOR THE RAIDERS...Raider James Scalfaro heads for home after cracking a home run in the second inning. The Raiders heat North Plainfield. 14-4.

the third and scored a run in the fifth to end the game.

Colin Weber held the 0 -10 Canucks to five hits while the Raiders amassed 15 hits. Senior right fielder Mike Dinizo, tripled, triggered a two-run homer and launched a rocket into obliv ion . Third basem an Jam es

Raiders Top Kearny, Mother Seton in UCTThe Scotch Plains-Fanwood High

School girls blanked Kearny, 4-0. in a regular-season game in Scotch Plains on April 28 then thrashed Mother Seton, 12-1. in five innings in the first round of the Union County Tourna­ment in Clark on April 30.

Against Kearny. Taylor Cianciotta had all four RBI with a two-run homer and a two-run triple. Pitcher Elaine Piniat tossed a two-hitter while strik­ing out five and walking one.

Against Mother Seton, Cianciotta (3-for-4, triple) and Lauren Mains (4- fcrr-4,2 doubles) each had three RBI. Piniat pitched a one-hitter’ fanned seven and walked four.

get all our bats going, we could be dangerous while defensively we keep on getting better."

The Canucks struck first with a run in the second. Kevin Hatcher-Purgar singled, moved to second on a sac bunt and scored on an outfield error. In the bottom of the inning, the Raid­ers paraded 13 men to the plate, took advantage of four errors, swiped three bases, doubled, ripped two base hits, drew three walks and smacked two home runs, courtesy of Dinizo and Scalfaro to take a 9-1 lead.

"There were runners on base, so I wanted to get them in." said Scalfaro. "I was looking to put the ball in the outfield and sacrifice one of the guys home, however it worked out that there was enough power to carry it over the fence."

The Canucks added a run in the third on a double and-an RBI single by Paul Ignosia. The Raiders answered with a four-run uprising, putting together two doubles and a towering homer by Dinizo while taking advantage Of two emirs to make the score 'lS ^ ." 4 ;.di

“The first homer came on a curve

ball that got hung and I just went with it. The second home run was a fastball over the plate and 1 just went with it to centerfield." explained DiNizo. "We wanted to play good in the field to­day. get the bats going and get some momentum going prior to the tourna­ment. The main thing is that we’re hitting good but not in clutch situa­tions. so we need to make sure when we get the man on base, we get that hit and bring him home." •

A walk, an infield squibbler and a two-run single from Matt Whitman in the fourth made the score 13-4. In the fifth. Raider Dan Bimbaunt en­tered the game, triggered a leadoff triple to right and scored on an out­field error to end the contest.

"Generally, I come in for relief because we do have a lot of senior pitchers, however today I was called upon the get the job done in little games like this." said Weber. "Mainly, I relied on my fastball and curve ball, however I did lose control on my curve and was a little upset when I hit three kids. Besides that. I though I did pretty good today."

As to the Raider readiness on the mound. Baylock explained. "We have seniors Marco Giasullo and Drew Howell going in the first round of the county tournament. Marco has proved that he's our guy while Howell has stepped up big this year and is getting the first shot of relief. He's it."N. Plainfield 011 20 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 094 01

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MAKING CONTACT WITH THE I1AI.L...Blue Devil Jillian Olsen makes contact with the ball in the 13-inning classic w ith Colon ia.

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Patriots Rally in Thirteenth, Beat Blue Devil Girls, 4-3

Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The TimesHITTING 2 HOMERS...Mike Dinizo whacked two homiers against (he Canucks.

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A door-slamming bases loaded single in a 13-inning marathon sealed a 4-3 victory for the hosting, 12-1. Colonia High School softball team over 9-5 Westfield on April 28. Pa­triot pitcher Amy Ullrich scattered 16 hits, struck out eight and walked seven. Blue Devil pitcher Lauren Gelmetti surrendered 12 hits, amassed 10 strikeouts and walked five.

Gelmetti's "metal slick" burned the Patriots with four hits including an RBI. S enior shortstop K ristina Fietkiewicz banged out a double, two RBI and scored a run. Mary Kale Flannery drilled four singles.

"We talked about putting seven in­nings together. Today we played a strong thirteen innings and I'm very proud of that, however we didn't get the hit when we needed it," said Blue Devil Head Coach Tara Pignoli. "We didn't get the bunt down that one time and that is frustrating. A couple of balls were hit over our heads in the outfield that we probably could have caught but didn't because they were not played the best way. But I’m very happy. This is a team that in each game has looked better. I would say they played their best game of the season."

The Patriots scored two runs in the bottom of the first on a Meghan Donoghue single and back-to-back RBI doubles by Brittany Moore and Kate Pischetola, respectively. The Blue Devils retaliated with three runs in the third. Flannery and centerlielder Jen

Urcioli singled. Fietkiewicz pulled the trigger with a two-run hit to center and scored on Gelmetti's single.

In the sixdi. Patriots Pischetola and Erin Mahar singled and Ultrich knocked in a run to tie the game at 3-3. The Blue Devils threatened in the eighth on back- to-back singles by Fietkiewicz and Gelmetti: however, Ultrich responded w ith two unassisted plays.

The Blue Devils had a great chance to go ahead in the ninth. Anna McGrath singled. Jess Muskowitz bunted and beat out the throw to first and Flannery punched a two-out shot tocenter. How­ever, a heads-up tag out by the third baseman ended the threat.

In the bottom of the 13th,Gelmetti found herself glaring at three Patriots that settled on the bases with no one out. Next, pinch-hitter Chelsea Finn drilled the winning line drive between first and second.

"I thought honestly, bases loaded, no one out. we were going to get out

of the inning with our defense." said Pignoli. "Colonia hit the hall hard, they challenged us and had runners on base quite a few times. Defen­sively. Katie Smith has been so great, I don’t want to jinx her. but she has not made a mistake on the dirt and she is just an anchor for our infield: how ­ever. that doesn't mean we don’t have things to work on. This is a team that in each game has looked better."

"This was perhaps one of the most exciting games I have played in since my three years on this team," said Flannery. “Lauren pitched two great games, we played great defense hut missed opportunities including a clutch hit and we didn't get those little things down. 1 f we did, we would of won the game. We cannot be disap­pointed in ourselves and we just need to take this into the counties and he really, really hungry."Westfield 002 000 000 000 0 Colonia 200 001 000 000 1

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Devil Nines Show Character, Burn Red Devils, 6-5, in 8th

courmoto mo* m at itsingled, dashed to second on a passed ball and scored on Cuba's double to right.

Shapirodnllcd an RBI double in the second but Westfield came back with two runs in the fourth to lake a 3-2 lead. Diaz who reached base on a force play scored on a throw ing emir then Power walloped his RBI triple to the 387-foot mark in deep right-center.

Pat Ryan singled, stole second base and scored on Shapiro 's second double to tie the score in the fifth. With the score still knotted in the seventh, Hearon smacked a leadoff double. Mike Murray was intention ally walked and Zierler looped the shot into right that was caught by Langhouser.

The final page of the drama began with C uba's leadoff walk. Power tapped his dribbler just to the left of the pitcher and Anderson loaded the bases with his bunt single. Kim slapped an RBI single to right and Hearon ended it with his two-run single to right.

"Ridge is a great team." commented Hearon "We are playing some good ball right now going into the county tournament. It's the right time to start playing well!"

“We are peaking at a nice time. This is a perfect time to get our team going and gelling together." added Power.Ridge Westfield

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sSCOOPING UP THE THROW...Blue Devil first baseman Alex Zierler splits on the dirt to scoop a throw from third base.

Raider Boys Win 4 Events At Randolph Track Relays

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys track and field team captured first in four events and placed second in the Randolph Re­lays on April 30 with 66 points, just being edged out by Wayne Valley with 70 points. The Raider girls placed in a tie for 12th with 18 points and were victorious in one event.

R a ide rs Sean Sm ith . Kyle Robotham and Jeff Pawid took first in the team intermediate hurdles with a time of 2:59.79, more than 12 sec­onds ahead of second-placed Ewing at 3:12.22. Smith. Robotham and Iceberg Bryant combined to win the team high jump with a height o f 16-

D escribing his style o f play, Shallcross said. "My best shot is prob­ably my forehand. I'm a baseliner pretty much. I have a decent serve but it is not really a weapon yet. I usually play baseline consistency and try not to get frustrated on the court. Usually. I'm pretty patient."

Ryan Krueger, seeded third, de­feated Tim Deegan of Union Catholic (6-0. 6-2) and Plainfield's Melvin Reynoso (6-0, 6-0). before upsetting Summit's Leo Spin/en (6-2, 1-6, 6- 4).

"He’s a really good player and it could have gone either way," Krueger said of Spin/en. "1 was telling myself to keep with it. He changed his game so I changed my game. My strengths are my forehand and ground strokes. His strengths were definitely his vol­leys. It was hard to keep it away from him."

Blue Devils Briati Kender and Lee

Bernstein, seeded first at first doubles, received a first round bye before roll­ing over Cranford’s Eric Murphy and Matt Ross (6-0. 6-1). and Dayton's Avery Pangalangan and Lam Nguyen (6-0, 6-2) in the semis. They contin­ued to roll in the finals against Summit's Max Potesky and Zack Goff, winning the first set 6-3 but stumbled a bit before taking the sec­ond set. 6-4. for the title.

"The first set we came out strong hut the second set I don't know what happened. We went down 4-1. We went up 40-love in the sixth game. There wus a questionable call then we went through the second serve and just blasted it. That was the turn­ing point," explained Kender.

"Our chemistry on the court. That's really what helped us. When I serve, he knows where to go and w hen he serves. I know where to go. We were a more emotional team. It didn't help

us when we were down but it defi­nitely helped us w hen we were up. To come back, our conditioning, in the second set when we were down 4 -1.

4. Robotham. Smith and Nehemiah Burney-Porter won the team long jump with a distance o f 56-8.

John Badala. Mike Alleman and Teddy Acosta won the team shot put with a total distance o f 121-7.75. The Raider boys also placed second in Ihe 4x400 relay with a time of 3:37.18, third in the 4x1.6(H) with a time of 20:06.15, fourth in the dis­cus with a distance o f 326-3 and fifth in the 4x200 at 1:39.37.

Mary Shashaty, Cassy Valdes, Allie Hoynes-O’Connor and Laura Harrison gave the Raider girls a vic­tory in the 4x1,600 with a time of 22:32.21. The Raiders also took fifth in the 4x400 with a time of 4:23.42.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and TheRaider Billy Albizati 1st doubles

second at third singles in the Union County Tournament. See picture on page 17.

T hat’s what it comes down to." Bernstein said.

Raiders Jeremy Sanders and Billy Albizati leveled Roselle Park's Mark Mross and Vishal Gandhi (6-0, 6 -1) then won a 7-6 (7-5). 6-1. battle with GL's Brandon Alboum and Greg Chilson in the quarters.

After losing to Potesky and Goff. Sanders and Albizati claimed third with a win over Pangalangan and Nguyen.

Blue Devil freshm an Ravi Netravali, seeded second at third singles, finished second after drop­ping a rugged. 4-6,6-4.6-4, decision to Summit’s Varun Gehani in the fi-

«nals. Netravali. reached the finals by defeating MSJFFishkin of Dayton (6- 0, 6-0). John Roszkowski of Union

(6-2. 6-4) and GL’s Bryan Heersema (6-3, 6-1). respectively.

Raider John Altman placed third at third singles with a. 6-1.. 6-2, victory

over Heersema. Altman also de- I feated Dean Hobhins of Linden I (6-1. 6-0) and Will Robles of I Roselle Park (6-2, 6-2).■ Blue Devil Alec Wasserman I blanked Nile Solon of Union to I have a first singles showdown I with Summit's Dave Richards in

the quarterfinals. Richards won,7-6 (8-6), 6-2, but Wasserman battled back to place fifth after defeating Mike M onagie o f Johnson (6-4,6-2). Raider Jason Krueger b lanked C h ris W isniewski o f L inden and Monagie (6-4. 6-2) before being edged. 6-3, 7-5. by GL’s Adam Geiger in the semis. Krueger fin-

r,mes ished fourth.TEAM SCORES:

1. Westfield (W) 81, 2. Summit (S) 76, 3. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 60,4. Gov­ernor Livingston (GL) 44, 5. New Provi­dence (NP) 39,6. Dayton (D) 19,7. Union (U)8,8. Cranford (C), 9. Plainfield (P) 6,10. Johnson (J), Roselle Park (RP) 4.

CHAMPIONSHIPS:First singles: Kevin Chen (NP) d. Gei-

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Krueger (SPF), 6-4, 6-1 Third singles: Gehani (S) d. Netravali (W), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4First doubles: Kender and Bernstein (W) d. Goff and Potesky, 6-3,6-4 Second doubles: Levy and Trimble (W) d. Singh and Sangree (S), 5-7,7-5, 6-3

THIRD PLACE:First singles: Richards (S)Second singles: Spinzen (S)Third singles: Altman (SPF)First doubles: Sanders and Albizati (SPF)Second doubles: Leischner and Ley­den (SPF)

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SPF Soccer Tempest DefeatBridgewater, 2-0, Tie, 2-2

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FIRST IN THE KOC TOURNAMENT...The Madison team took first at the 2004 Knights of Columbus Baseball Tournament.

Youth Baseball Teams to Vie For Westfield KOC Title

Youth baseball learns from Westfield. Clark, Mountainside, Sum­mit and other surrounding towns will be competing in the third annual Knights of Columbus Westfield Invi­tational Tournament at Gumbert Fields in Westfield, scheduled to start on Memorial Day weekend. May 27-30, with championship games to be played the following weekend. Planned as an early kickoff of the summer travel season, the competition will be the first chance for local traveling squads to test their talents in tournament play.

The event is sponsored by Council 1711. located in Westfield. Last year the tournament raised more than $7,500 for local food pantries, youth baseball programs and children's charities. The tournament proceeds also supported a local Eagle Scout's project to build the Korean War Me­morial. The new flagpole at Gumbert Field is another result of this event.

The Knights will seek to raise money through the sale of refreshments, T-

U14 Travel Soccer To Hold TVyouts

Open tryouts for UI4 Boys Travel Soccer will be held on Tuesdays, May 10 and May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Houlihan Field, with registration start­ing at 3:40 p.m.

Players selected will play for either the CWS Rowdies team, which play in MAPS (Mid-Atlantic Premier Soccer) or the Westfield Falcons, which play in Mid New Jersey.

Players must be bom after August I, 1991. Boys from all towns are eligible. Current travel players may not wear any part of their current uniform. Shin guards and clears are required. Addi- Tftsnai information is available at http:/ /www. westfieldnjsoccer.com

shirts and prizes that include premium box seats for the Mels and Yankees games, prizes from local merchants, autographed baseball memorabilia, vintage press photos, youth baseball equipment and more.

Teams ages 11 and 12 will compete in single elimination play after three seed­ing games are held during the tournament's first two days. The tourna­ment semifinals will be held on Mon­day, May 30. Games are scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 27. For complete information on joining the tournament competition, supporting the charity sales or other particulars, please e-mail [email protected].

The KnightsofColumbus is a world­wide Catholic fraternal organization. In the past decade, the Knights do­nated nearly $1 billion to numerous charitable causes and nearly 400 mil­lion hours of volunteer service. In 2(X)4 alone, the Knights donated nearly $125 million and 60 million volunteer hours to charitable causes. The Mon­signor Henry J. Watterson Council, Westfield, has over 400 members and works throughout the year to support many local charities including special education, homes for unwed mothers, scholarship assistance and more.

The Scotch Plains- Fanwood Tem­pest soccer team showed its defen­sive capability in the first game of a hom e and hom e series with Bridgewater on April 30. Buoyed by goalkeeper Paige Della Badia, the defense was led by M eghan Cunningham, Ali Pearl and the all- out hustle of Claudia Falconieri. The Tempest won, 2-0.

The biggest play o f the game oc­curred in the second half when a Bridgew ater forward broke away with the ball, Falconieri signaled Della Badia to leave the net and rush the opposing forward. As she slid to try and alter the shot, the ball slipped by arid was just a few feet from a certain goal. Falconieri appeared from no­where to kick the ball away as it was

High School Wood Bat Summer League NewsThe 2005 High School Wood Bat

league will be starting up May 28 for all Varsity Teams. The league offers teams an opportunity to see new com­petition and a chance to be seen by college recruiters.

Coaches will be able to keep their varsity team together and play a flex­ible schedule forthe summer. In addi­tion to playing up to 30 games, the tournaments host many out-of-state talented teams, showcase teams and even pro scout teams. We do not inter­fere with American Legion or High School baseball.

For more information abrxit the league, please e-mail [email protected]. call (732) 382-4610 or visit www.gardenstatebaseball.com.

WF PAL Cheerleading Sign-ups Set for May 9

The Westfield P.A.L. Cheerleading sign-ups for the ’05-'06 Football sea­son will be in person on Monday. May 9, 5-7 p.m. at the P.A.L. office ( III Quimby Street, second floor). Regis­tration is $85. Any questions, please call (908) 233-7105, extension no. 6.

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about to cross the line.Offensively, Avika Shah scored the

first goal midway through the first half off a long pass from Falconieri. Offensive pressure from Emma Kelly, Emily Nagoumey. Melanie Rome, Julia Babis and Gabrielle Vacca kept the Bridgewater defense on its heels. Elizabeth Tenzer was the beneficiary of that pressure and scored the sec­ond goal.

On May I. Bridgewater was more fortunate to salvage a 2-2 tie in Bridgewater. Bridgewater scored first then Shah, assisted by Rome, catne back 30 seconds later to tie the game. While Erica Randazzo, Michelle Rogoff and Rebecca Kreyer kept Bridgewater off-balance, Evelyn Klotz launched a shot that found the top of the net to give the 2-0-2 Tem­pest a 2-1 lead that almost held up.

Blue Sharks Chew Up SPF Armstrong, 2-1

The Scotch Plains Blue Sharks U12 Girls intercounty soccer team look its first lead of the spring and. more importantly, held on to win. 2-1, against the Scotch Plains U14 Armstrong team on May I . It was a rematch of an earlier season battle that had ended in a scoreless tie.

The Sharks were able to convert their opportunities, striking just be­fore the end of the first half on a breakaw ay goal by Amanda Rodriguez and early in the second half on a hard shot by Alyssa Young.

With their outstanding goalie. Me­lissa McKenna, abetted by a sturdy defense of Lauren Berk. Lauren Buckley, Sarah Lazarus and Sarah Weber, the Sharks improved their record to I -2-1.

Other standouts included Jessica D iG iacom o, Erin Brown, Kara Gaynor, Sarah Weber, Emily Cohen, Rebecca DiGiacomo, Annie Rubin and Desli DeMarsico.

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referring to the "child athletes." I am sure they arc feeling the effects as well, with the exception of memory loss, that is.

But many of us today really don't know how to relax. Maybe that ex­plains why yoga has become so popu­lar over the past several years We need yoga classes to counter-balance our insane schedule for the week. We even have our children taking yoga classes, at least my sons do when they can fit it in to their schedule.

Mastering yoga, or some sort of meditation technique, may prove to be a useful tool for them in life. Espe­cially after experiencing the hectic- pace we set for them in their youth. My goal is to simply offset any of the damage I did running them around when they were younger.

Shouldn't learning to relax be equally as important as mastering a change-up pitch or a face-dodge? Some of the best athletes use visual­ization techniques to help them per­form in a game situation. Michael Jo rdan . Tiger W oods and Jack Nicklaus all practice their moves mentally.

Now that we as parents recognize the importance of taking time out. shouldn't we make a point of doing it regularly? Very often, when my sons leave for their prospective sport, they are not seen again until four hours later. Some game "warm-ups" last as long as one hour or more.

The coaches, my husband being one of them, have good intentions because they tell the kids to complete their homework right after school. In theory, this sounds like a model set up. but in practice, it's humanly im­possible once you factor in a snack, change of clothes and travel time to the field.

While there are certain league-im­posed restrictions, such as weight lim­its on a player who carries the ball in football, and pitching limits on a player in baseball, a child's workload should also be important to consider.

I do think Westfield’s sports pro­grams are phenomenal, and we are lucky to have so many qualified and dedicated coaches and parents. I also think, however, that the intensity of athletics today at an early age is very strong. The stress level is getting high for children nowadays because they are expected to commit a full year to one sport. Otherwise, they are viewed as not being too serious about that particular sport.

It's not hard to notice this psy­chology slowly creeping into their younger years. The spring sports are offering fall programs and the fall sports are offering spring programs; some making it mandatory or you can’t be on the team. Very often a sport is overlapped w ith the end o f an existing season because a coach wants to get a "head start" on the next season, thereby forcing the child to double up.

There are also w inter programs for their year-round sport, and let's not forget about the August pre-season training sessions.

Flag Football to Host Kickoff Summer Event

The Jersey Flag Football Associa­tion will be hosting a "Kick-off the summer" Co-Ed Event. This w ill be a one-day event offering games, food, and prizes, offering an opportunity to meet new people ages 25 to 35.

For more information, please call (732) 978-4453 or e-m [email protected].

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While standing on the sidelines of a youth sporting event in Westfield, one will often hear parents ask each other, "Why are we all running around like this?" and "Are we going to look back at ourselves in 10 years and regret it?"

As a Westfield “Sports Mom" (I cannot use the hackneyed phrase "Soccer Mom” ). I would like to take this opportunity to interject some humble remarks about the world of sports in our town.

In answer to the first question, let's face it; we like to be busy, at least most of the time. After all, we are a product of the over-achieving baby boonter generation. However, we are also only human. So it’s not until severe fatigue, memory loss or being physically unable to attend three sporting events at once sets in, that we turn to our parental counterparts for a little consolation.

Actually. I’m not only referring to the parents in that respect. I 'm also

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1 don 't think an eight-year-old should have to make career choices and give up the idea of trying a sport that looks fun to play. A third grader really should not have to dedicate as much time to one sport as an eighth grader.

We all would like our children to be successful athletes, but it should be a gradual process. So many children around this town are suffering from countless injuries to the elbows, ankles and hamstrings; some of them damaging growth plates. Not all, but many of them are stress-induced that result from too much wear and tear at an early age. My son was diagnosed vs ith tendonitis of the knees at the age of nine. We need to discipline our­selves, myself included, by refrain­ing from going over their heads too soon.

In answer to the second question. I'm not sure we would actually regret the numerous activities we’ve allowed our children to partake in; we want to provide for them the best that we can. But it’s all moving so fast that it’s hard to reflect on what we are doing day lo day.

My sons will never say that their practice is too long; they really should go home and study more. Or maybe I shouldn't attend that scrimmage Sun­day morning, we should go to church as a family. They love the game too much!

It has been my experience that most coaches, especially since many of them are fathers, do understand the school workload and don’t hold it against the student athlete when they have a big test or project. It also is the parent's responsibility to balance ath­letics and school.

What would help a parent, in my opinion, are weekly time limits set for practices, determined by what is a "reasonable" amount of time for a child according to his/her age.

One of Westfield's best attributes is that il is such a well-rounded town. The true measure of a strong commu­nity is being able to set your own standards and maintain what you're comfortable with, not those which our surrounding towns are comfort­able with.

Maybe we should apply the age- old mindset, "Quality, not quantity" to our practices, and "Mind over mat­ter" to our own self-discipline as par­ents and coaches.

Baseball League to Hold Memorial Day Tourney

This Memorial Day weekend, the G arden S tate B aseball League (GSBL) will be hosting the hottest tournament on the east coast for 14U, 16U, 17-19 and College Un­limited. The tournament will run May 28 and 29 and offer teams up to four games.

The GSBL has hosted many talented teams in the past, coming from as far as Canada. Many times pro scouts and college recruiters have been in atten­dance. For further information, visit www.gardenstatebaseball.com, call (732) 382-4610 or [email protected]. Also, see about the July 4 and August tournaments.

WF PAL Football Registration Begins:Westfield PAL Football regis­

trations -for the fall 2005 season will be available in all elementary and middle school offices begin­ning Friday, May 6. They will also be available online at the website westfieldpalfootball.com.

The registration deadline is Sat­urday. June 18, The PAL Football season will begin with minicamp practices on August 23,24 and 25. Early registration is advised.

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The applicant is submitting a site plan pursuant to section 184:55 and requests a bulk variance for parking, which is In viola­tion of Section 184-160 of the Fanwood Land Use Code

Vanance requested Number of parking spaces; Permitted: 42 spaces; Present Existing gravel lot; Proposed: 26 spaces

The applicant will also seek such other relief, as may be determined necessary at the public hearing based upon review of the application or amendment(s) to the application.

The file pertaining to this application is available for public inspection during nor­mal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Administration Office of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. New Jersey.

Any interested party may appear at said hearing and participate therein in accor­dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan­ning Board.

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Stunning 6 Bedroom 5 Z> bath home to be built in Pond Estates by Needle Point Homes. Beautifully appointed thru out including a grand Foyer w/sweeping staircase; formal Living Room w/ftreplacc: Formal Dining Room; gourmet Kitchen w/island : sunken Family Room w/fircplace: L’ floor guest suite; Library and Conservatory'. Eac h bedroom has access to a full bath and the luxurious Master includes a Sitting Room; private bath; his and hers walk-in closets and fireplace. Nestled on almost 2 acres. WSF0S49fireplace. Nestled on almost 2

Up the Curved staircase to the 2nd floor is the master bedroom suite plus 4 large bedrooms sharing2 full baths and the laundry room. The 24’ x 16’ master bedroom suite has his & hers walk-in closets, 2 bath vanities, 2-person whirlpool, tiled shower and gas fireplace for cold winter nights. F rank D . I soldi

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICESCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF MEETINGS(In Compliance wNh OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231)

■ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS'TYPE OF MEETING DATE OF MEETING: LOCATION:

TIMEPURPOSE OF MEETING

ACTION TO BE TAKEN:1 T - 5/5/05. Tha Times _____

Executive Session Meeting

Wednesday, May 11. 2005

Administration Building Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076

7:30 p m

The Board will meet In Executive Session to discuss negotiations

Action will not be taken. _________________________________ Fee: $30 60

Roller Hockey Clinks: Students will learn basic skills or fine-tune their skills with George Giresi and the Westfield High School Ice Hockey Team. The class will be offered to children age 6 to 12. from Monday. June 20, through Friday, June 24, from 3:30 to 5: 30 p.m. at Tamaques Park. The cost is $60 per child.

Night Place: The Night Place pro­gram is held throughout the school year on select Friday evenings. This program is open to all middle school students. The program is held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Edison Inter­mediate School. The cost is $2 in advance and $3 at the door. The

Total Tbning: Classes are held on Mondays and Thursday

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(0 0 8 ) 7 8 0 -4 0 8 0remaining dale is May 13.

Playground Program: In person registration begins on Wednesday, June I, for the Junior Playground Program, Teen Scene Playground, and the C.I.T. Playground Program. The program is available for school- aged Westfield residents only.

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NEW JE R S E Y D E P A R TM E N T O F TR A N S P O R TA TIO N B U R E A U O F C O N S TR U C TIO N SER V ICES. P R O C U R EM EN T

S E A LE D BIDS will be received from bidders classified under NJSA 27:7-35.1 et seq , in the N JD O T M ULTIP UR P O SE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transportation. 1035 Parkway Avenue. Trenton, New Jersey 08625, until 10:00 A M. on 5/19/2005 and opened and read for:

M A IN TE N A N C E R O AD W AY REPAIR C O N TR A C T NO: 156, NORTH-2004;R O U TE 439 AN D 124 W ES TB O U N D ,

ESSEX A N D UNION C O U N TIE S 100% S T A TE

DP NO: 05414

Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N .J.A .C . 17:27

Effective October 15.2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, all bidders must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclosure Form

Pursuant to N.J S.A 52 32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra­tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State funded projects

Pursuant to the "Public Works Contractor Registration Act", N.J.S .A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P .L 2003! c. 91). bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C .F R , Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $15 00. for full size drawings, at the N JD O T Engineering and Operations Building 1st lloor, Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626 Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected ( B U T N O T O B TA IN E D ) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations:

200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70Mt. Arlington, N J Freehold. NJ Cherry Hill, NJ973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624

3 T - 4/28/05, 5/5/05 and 5/12/05, The Leader _______________ Fee: $195.84

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S EALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the N JD O T MULTIPURPOSE R O OM , New Jersey Department of Transporta­tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue. Trenton. New Jersey 08625. until 10:00 A M. on 5/26/2005 and opened and read for:

M A INTEN ANCE R O ADW AY REPAIR C O N T R A C T NO: 152, NORTH-2004; R O UTE 27, E S S EX AN D UN IO N C O U N TIE S

100% S T A TE DP NO : 05415

Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N .J.A .C . 17:27.

Effective October 15,2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, all bidders must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclosure Formwithin seven (7) state business days from the project bid date

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra­tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State funded projects

Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act", N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003. c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor. Division of Wage and Hour Compliance.

The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R.. Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award.

Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the N JD O T Engineering and Operations Building 1st floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours.

Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (B U T N O T O B TA IN E D ) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations:

200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624

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This charming Ranch home is nestled in a quiet Westfield neighborhood offering a formal Living Room sunlit by a bay window, updated eat-in Kitchen with white wooden cabinetry and tile floor, large basement with Recroom accented by built- ms and a separate Office and Laundry Room, new patio, hardwood floors and more! Offered for $399,000.

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Stroller-Size: This one-hour total body workout is aimed at improving one’s cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. The class will be held in Tamaques Park on Wednes­days at 9:30 a. m. from Apri 16 through May 25. The fee is $48 per person.

Summer Camps: The Recreation Department is taking registrations for summer camps. Camps are avail­able for baseball, basketball, bowl­ing. golf, roller hockey, soccer, ten­nis, multi-sports and wrestling.

Teen Center: The Teen Center is open on most Friday evenings during the school year between the hours of 7 and 11 p.m. for all Westfield High School students.

PUBLIC NOTICE TO W N O F W E S TF IE LD

IN V ITA TIO N T O BID

Sealed proposals will be received by the Town of Westfield in the Council Cham­bers at the Municipal Building. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, May 23, 2005 tor the

“2005 T U T T L E P A R K W A Y C U R B R E P L A C E M E N T P R O JE C T, W E S TFIE LD , NEW JE R S E Y ”.

The work under this Proposal includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Contract Drawings and described in the Contract Specifications, and Proposals shall be in accordance with such Drawings and Specifications and the terms proposed in the Contract. The work consists primarily of the construction of approximately 2,045 lineal feet of granite block curb, 1,419 square feet of 6 inch thick concrete, 571 square feet of 4 inch thick concrete, 32 square yards of bitumi­nous concrete driveway repair, 530 square yards of top soil & sod, 1 Type B' Inlet, 282 lineal feet of H OPE storm sewer pipe, and other related items. The successful bidder shall start construction ten (10) days after notice of award of Contract is given, and shall complete all work within forty-five (45) working days after the start of con­struction.

Th e successful bidder is hereby ad­vised that construction must be com ­pleted no later than August 26, 2005

All bidders must submit with their bid a copy of their New Jersey Business Registration Certificate. Failure to sub­mit proof of registration will disqualify the bid.

Proposals shall be in writing on the forms furnished and must be delivered at the place and before the hour above men­tioned, and must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at least ten percent ( 10 % ) of the base amount of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. Each bid must also be accompanied by a Surety Com­pany Certificate stating that said Surety Company would provide the bidder with the requirettfleriormance bond in the full amount of ti^Ggritract, by a Non-Colli* * * § * * * * sion Affidavit aftoa Contractor’s Qualifica­tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the forms included in and explained in the contract documents.

Bidders must be in compliance with all provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 supplement to the law against discrimina­tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay workmen the prevailing wage rates pro­mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart­ment of Labor and Industry for this project, copies of which are on file in the Office of the Town engineer.

Plans and specifications may be seen or procured at the oflice o1 the Town Engi­neer, Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject any bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, if in the interest of the Town; it is deemed advisable to do so.

Kenneth B. Marsh Town Engineer

1 T - 5/5/05, The Leader Fee: $66,81

ays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building Community Room, 425 East Broad Street. Each session includes 10 classes. The fee is $65 per person.

Tennis Programs: Classes for adults and children (ages 3 to 14 yrs.) will begin Saturday, May 7. at the Memorial Park Tennis courts. Classes are offered for pee-wee. beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate levels.

Trips: State Theatre in New Brunswick, performances of Smokev Joe's Cafe on Friday, May 6, at a cost of $59 per person, and the Michael McDonald concert on Wednesday. July 13. The cost includes transporta­tion.

Please register for the above pro­grams at: the Westfield Recreation Department. 425 East Broad Street. For further information, please call the Westfield Recreation Office at (908) 789-4080. Visit us online at: westfieldnj.net/townhall/recreation.

PlIBUC NOTICES P E C IA L M EETING

B O A R D O F A D JU S TM E N T TO W N O F W ES TFIELD

425 E A S T B R O A D S T R E E T W E S TFIE LD . NEW JE R S E Y

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Cellular Telephone Company, d/b/a A T& T Wireless (applicant) have made an application to the Zoning Board of Adjust­ment for the Town of Westfield, Seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan ap­proval and a Use Variance. Applicant pro­poses to erect an 85 feet cellular telecom­munication tower and related equipment in the front yard (located on Springfield Avenue) of the Wychwood Garden com­plex.

The properties involved in this applica­tion are located at 1400 East Broad Street. Westfield, New Jersey and are identified as Block 3902, Lot 4 on the official tax maps of the Town of Westfield. The prop­erty is located in the RA-2 zone district.

The applicant seeks variance relief of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance, as follows:

“C ” Variances

1. Use Variance - § 18.020 and §18.19A of the Land Use Ordinance permit freestanding cellular telecommunications antennas as a conditional use only in the 0-2, 0-3, C and G B - 2 zone districts. This application seeks a variance to permit a freestanding cellular telecommunication antenna in the RA-2 zone district.

2. Maximum Coverage Variance - By building an above grade structure -§ 11.15E (9) of the Land Use Ordinance allows no more that 17% of the area of any lot to be covered by buildings and above ground structures. The Applicant is seek­ing 18.65%.

3. Variance for exceeding fence height - § 12.07C of the Land Use Ordi­nance allows fences not to exceed 4 feet in height when located in the front yard. The Applicant seeks a variance to permit the construction of a 6-foot fence in the front yard.

4. Variance for maximum heightof flagpoles - § 12.05B of the Land Use Ordinance allows a maximum height of 45 feet for flagpoles? The Applicant seeks a variance to permit the installation Of kfv'85 feet flagpole.

5. Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval.

The applicant also seeks approval of any and all other relief not indicated above that may be determined necessary during the course of the public hearings.

A Public hearing has been ordered for May 16, 2005 in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal Build­ing located at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time you may appear and participate in the hearing in accordance with the rules of the Board.

Action may be taken.Information, maps, plans and the appli­

cation are available for your inspection in the Public Works Building, 959 North Av­enue West, Westfield, New Jersey, and may be reviewed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lori Boyd, Secretary Board of Adjustment

1 T - 5/5/05, The Leader Fee: $67.32

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SUPERIOR COURT OP NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION

UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-4407-05

FILE NO: 110 0063NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS

(L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: HAI UN; MRS. HAI LIN. HIS WIFE; QIAN WU; MRS. QIAN WU, HIS WIFE;

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon FRANK J. M A R TO N E.P .C ., Plaintiffs Attorney, whose address is 1455 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003, an answer to the complaint (and amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a civil action, in which BANK O F AM ERICA, N.A. S U C C E S S O R B Y M E R G ER T O F L E E T NATIONAL BANK is Plaintiff, and HAI LIN, et als , are Defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Chan­cery Division, UNION County, and bear­ing Docket F-4487-05 within Thirty-five (35) days after M AY 5. 2005 exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, judgement by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint (and amendment to complaint, if any). You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com ­plex, 25 Market Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure.

This action has been instituted for the purpose of ( 1) foreclosing a mortgage dated May 12, 2004, made by HAI LIN AND QIAN W U . as Mortgagor(s), to F LE E T N A TIO NAL BANK, recorded on June 14, 2004, in Book M-10712 of Mortgages for UNION County, Page 171, and subse­quently assigned to the plaintif. and (2) to recover possession of, and concerns the premises commonly known as: 10 BLUE RIDGE CIRCLE, S C O TC H PLAINS. NJ 07076.

If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jer­sey Bar Association by calling 908-249- 5000. You may also contact the lawyer referral service of UN IO N the County of Venue by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may com­municate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue by calling 908-354- 4340.

You, HAI LIN, are the record owner(s) of the mortgaged premises, because you executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage being foreclosed herein and may be liable for any deficiency thereon, and for any right, title, claim or interest you may have in, to, or against the said mortgaged pre­mises.

You. MRS. HAI LIN, HIS WIFE, are thespouse of HAI LIN, the mortgager and owner of the mortgaged premises and as such may have a dower/curtesy or other interest in said premises.

You, QIAN WU, are the record owner(s) of the mortgaged premises, because you executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage being foreclosed herein and may be liable for any deficiency thereon, and for any right, title, claim or interest you may have in, to, or against the said mortgaged pre­mises.

You, MRS. QIAN W U, HIS W IFE, arethe spouse of QIAN W U, the mortgager and owner of the mortgaged premises and as such may have a dower/curtesy or other interest in said premises.

Dated: May 5, 2005DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk

Superior Court of New Jersey Frank J. Martone, P.C.A Professional Corporation1455 Broad StreetBloomfield, New Jersey 070031 T - 5/5/05, The Leader Fee: $74.46

TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF HEALTH

Public notice is hereby given that Board of Health Ordinance #80 entitled.

“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALARIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF W ESTFIELD. COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY".

was adopted at a meeting held on May 2, 2005

This Ordinance shall take effect imme­diately after publication as required by law.

Marytou Fashano-Soltis Board Secretary

1 T - 5/5/05, The Leader Fee. $17.34

TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF HEALTH

Public notice is hereby given that Board of Health Ordinance #89 entitled,

"AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO ESTABLISH PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY RANGES RELATING TO OF­FICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JER­SEY",

was adopted at a meeting held on May 2, 2005

This Ordinance shall take effect imme­diately after publication as required by law.

Marylou Fashano-Soltis Board Secretary

1 T - 5/5/05, The Leader Fee: $21.42

Recent Home SalesHypertension Clinic Slated for May 10

WestfieldGeoffrey and Nancy Mann to

Steven Rosen/weigand Karen Wachs. 739 Lawrence Avenue. $2,375,000.

James and Janet Peterson to Jeffrey G abrie l, 625 C olem an Place. $635,000.

Karen W achs and Steven Rosettzwig to Tyler A. and Elaine M. Jayroe, 627 P rospect S treet. $1,250,000.

CM investors, LLC to 759 Central Avenue. LLC. 759 Central Avenue. $1,550,000.

Enzo and Nina Bosco to Pasquale Mazzilli, 123 Park Street. $450,(XX1.

John Bosco to John C. Maz/illi, 119 Park Street. $450,000.

Lino Di Cuolki and Alisa Di Cuolki to Michael J. hirey and Kathryn Sullivan. 108 Wyoming Street. $416,000.

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SCOTCH PLAINS - On Tues day. May 10. the Township o f Scotch Plains will hold its monthly Hyper­tension (h ig h b lood p ressu re ) Screening Clinic in the Community Room of the Scotch Plains Public Library, located at 1927 Bartle Av­enue.

The event will take place from 10 a.nv to noon. There is no charge for the screening.

Individuals who are over age 30 who smoke, are overweight, or who have a family history o f heart dis­ease or diabetes and have not had their blood pressure checked re­cently are urged to attend. The in­tent o f the clinic is to identify new cases of high blood pressure.

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WESTFIELD RENOVATED C0U0NIAL SCOTCH PLAINS OPEN HOUSE, SUN. S,

This completely renovated three bedroom, two bath colonial is located within walking distance to town & NYC transporta­tion. The charm has been retained with pine floors in the lav­ing Room and formal Dining R<x)m, original wide moldings & a wfMxl-buming fireplace. Freshly painted, some of the many up­dates include a custom gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets and a granite countertop and two new baths along with a timber- line roof, furnace, window’s, central air conditioning, hot water heater, & more! WSF#0Q309 O ffered for $469,900

Welcome to this inviting, three Bedroom, 1 Vi Bath turn o f the century colonial with open front porch. This lovely home is conveniently located within walking distance to town and library. The first floor boasts sunny living and Dining rooms, a spacious Kitchen with great cabinet and counter space and a powder room. Filled with good old-fashioned charm, this cozy home surprises with wonderful storage space and a large backyard. A must see - this wonderful home won’t last in today’s market! Call for appointment! \\'SF#00342 O ffered fo r $379,900

A quiet, picturesque street is the setting for this distinctive four bed­room , three bath, custom Colonial. Fm cr to discover inviting room s with warm colors, skylights & lots ot windows! The updated Kitchen opens to a huge, sunny Dining Room with vaulted ceiling. The Family Room boasts a wood burning fireplace, built-ins & French sliding doors to the deck and lovingly landscaped yard. The Master Suite offers a dressing area & full hath with Jacuzzi & skylight This exceptional home with central air Conditioning awaits a proud new owner! VCSF#0034 Offered for $599,900

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Westfield Office - 215 North Avenue West ■ Telephone 908/232-5664Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey An Independently Ow ned & Operated Member o f The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates. Inc.

"Wychwood” Colonial beautifully set on spacious and professionally landscaped property. Four comfortably sized bedrooms and three and one-half baths with optional first floor suite. Large country kitchen opens to sun-filled family room with sliders to multi-tiered deck. Cozy library with fireplace, a quiet retreat. Three car garage with storage. Fabulous location.

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BEDROOM SET6 pcs English Cherry wood

3 pc sleigh bed. dresser & mirror and night

stand New still in box Value $6000 sell $2450

Can deliver (732) 258-6690 _______ PUBLIC NOTICE_______

TOWN O f WESTFIELDZONING BOARO OF ADJUSTMENT

COUNTY OF UNION STATE OF NEW JERSEY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGP L E A S E TA K E N O T IC E th «l Now

Clngulor WlraloM PCS. LLC originally Iliad as Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a A T A T Wireless ('ApplicanO filed an appli­cation for use, height and bulk variances, together with preliminary and final site plan approval with the Town at Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment, seeking per mission to place twelve (12) telecommuni cation antennas and an £911 antenna at 52 feet on an existing rooftop The Appli­cant proposes to install a screen 12 feet above the roof which wiM match the build­ing facade and hide thp antennas Appli­cant also intends to place equipment cabi­nets in the basement The property which is the subject of this application is located at 900 South Avenue, West. Westfield, New Jersey, which is located in the GB-3 Zoning District and Is designated on the Tax Maps as Block 2606. Lot 19 ("Prop­erty") Applicant is seeking the following variances, approvals and waivers

* Use Variance - §18 19A - pro­posed telecommunications use is not per­mitted

* Height Variance - §11 28E(4) - antennas and facade will exceed allow­able height

* Variance for placing antennas on a building that does not meet the 45 feet minimum height requirement - §18 19A

* Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval

TAK E FU R TH ER N O TIC E that the Ap­plicant also seeks such approvals, waiv­ers and variances from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as may be deemed necessary or 'equired by the Town of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment at the hearing in this matter

TAKE FUR TH ER N O TIC E that the Town of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at 7:00 p m. prevailing time, Monday, May 16, 2005, in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time opportunity will be given to all those in interest to be heard and at which time the Board may approve; modify or deny the application. Any interested party may appear at the aforesaid hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, and be given the opportunity to be heard with respect to the aforesaid application.

TAKE FU R TH ER N O TIC E that the ap­plication for development and all support­ing maps, site plans and documents are on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West. Westfield. New Jersey, and are available for inspection Monday through Friday, during normal municipal business hours.

This notice is given pursuant to N. J .S .A . 40.55D-1 et seq.

New Cihgular Wireless PCS, LLC

Pitney Hardin, LLP Judith A. Babinski, Esq.

P.O. Box 1945Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1945

(973) 966-8253 Attorneys for the Applicant

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AUTOS FOR SALE$500,001

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B O A R D O F A D JU S T M E N T T O W N O F W E S TF IE LD

425 E A S T B R O A D S T R E E T W E S TFIE LD , NEW JE R S E Y

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P LE A S E T A K E N O TIC E

Cellular Telephone Com pany, d/b/a A T& T Wireless (applicant) have made an application to the Zoning Board of Adjust­ment for the Town of Westfield, Seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan ap­proval and a Use Variance. Applicant pro­poses to install 12 telecommunication an­tennas on the existing rooftop & install related equipment in the basement of the property.

The properties involved in this applica­tion are located at 900 South Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and are iden­tified as Block 2606, Lot 19 on the official tax maps of the Town of Westfield. The property is located in the GB -3 zone dis­trict.

The applicant seeks variance relief of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance, as follows:

“C ” Variances

1. Use Variance. § 18.19A1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance only allows such antennas to be mounted to the roof of the existing building if such buildings are at least 45 feet in height. The subject building is only 40 feet high.

The applicant also seeks approval of any and all other relief not indicated above that may be determined necessary during the course of the public hearings

A Public hearing has been ordered tor May 16, 2005 in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal Build­ing located at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. New Jersey, at which time you may appear and participate in the hearing in accordance with the rules of the Board.

Action may be taken.Information, maps, plans and the appli­

cation are available for your inspection in the Public Works Building, 959 North Av­enue West, Westfield, New Jersey, and may be reviewed Monday through Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lori Boyd, Secretary Board of Adjustment

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HOMES FOR SALE4 Bedroom, 3 Baths $3,600.00

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DINING ROOMBeautiful cherry wood set, double pedestal table, lighted hutch & buffet, 6 padded chairs. Still in boxes, list $5500, sell $2450. Can deliver (732) 259-6690

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CDC Theatre Will Present Sondheim’s Into the Woods

Z) beginning Fri- r C u C theater.

ON WITH THE SHOW...The Little Opera Company (LOO of New Jeraey wil proem two performance, of Doniietti'i L’FMsir d ’amort at Union County Coll«*e on Saturday, May 14. Pictured, above, are LOC can member, from a previous performance of this opera.

Little Opera Company to Stage Donizetti s LEIisir d ’amorc

W ESTFIELD

tephenSondheim's musical Into the Woods will be staged by the Cranford Dra­matic Club (CDC) day, May 6, at the located at 76 W inans Avenue in Cranford.

In celebration of Sondheim's 75th birthday, the troupe is presenting the first and last musicals o f the so-called "Sondheim Era,” starting with Com­pany, which was staged in October, and now. Into the Woods.

According to Roger Hayden o f the CDC, this play is a wonderful show for folks of all ages ... the lively and melodic retelling of several fairytales by blending them with an original talc."

"In Act One, a childless baker and his wife, who yearn to have children, must first remove the curse that stands in their way. Once that is accomplished

i all lithey can all live happily ever after... or

can they?" explained Mr. Hayden."In Act Two, we see that happy en

ings arc rather elusive. The cnaracti must deal with the consequences of theactions they took to get their wish in Act One," he noted, adding that other fairytale characters include The Witch, jack in the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, T he Wolf, Rapunzel and Cinderella and their Princes.

Ncvil Schwartz of Cranford will di­rect the production, with Elizabeth Howard producing. Ann Weeks will serve as musical director and Michelle Massa will be the choreographer.

Into the Woods will be presented on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. from May 6 through Saturday, May 21.

Tickets are $20 on a reserved scat basis, and can be obtained by calling (008)276-7611 or through the theaters website at www.cdctheatre.org.

-------- Performancesof Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera L’Elisir d ’amort (The Elixir o f Love) will be presented by the Little Opera Company (LOC) of New Jciscy on Saturday, May 14. The 2 p.m. mati­nee and 8 p.m. presentation will be held at the Roy Smith Theater at Union CountyCollege(UCC), 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.

This is the first time that the LOC, a division of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA), is using the theater at the college.

LEIisir d'amote is set in a small village in Italy in 1830. It relates the story of Nemorino. a poor, young villager who drinks a magic love potion to make Adina, a wealthy, popular girl fall in love with him.

1 he role of Adina will be sung by Nadine Robinson at the matinee and LOC President and Co-Founder Valerie Pineda at the evening perfor­mance. Alan Smulen will portray Dr. Dulcamara. Nemorino will be portrayed by Vice President and LOC Co-Founder Juan Pineda at the matinee, and Luis Cabrera at the evening perform ance. Charles Schneider will portray Sergeant Belcore and Maureen Monroe will

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sing the role of Gianetta. The or- i chestra of LEIisir damorv will be j conducted by Robert Butts.

Sev eral teenagers will be in featured I roles in this production, including l Westfielders Catalina Gaglioti, I Daniella Reeencia, Kelly Dohm, Hillary Nicoll. Stephanie Christiano, j Daniella Ciampa, Jessica Cianipa, ? Frankie Cerpial, Julie Daurio, Jcnni- j fer Dilzell, Kristen Dilzcll, Felicia } Erlich, Augustine Glazov, John Hawkins, Rachel Hawkins, Pamela Marks, Natalie Narotzkv, Shelly ? Narotzky, Jackie Nicoll, Olivia Pomann, Anna Pullucino, Maria j Pullucino, Sarah Queller, Willa ; Schaefer, and Emily Sheehan.

Scotch Plains cast members in­clude Katie Lauricella, Michael Mietlicki, Brianna Redmount, An­drea Redmount, Andrea Rosko, and William Shore.

Tickets for LEIisir d'amore are $30 for adults, $25 for senior citi­zens, and $15 for those under 18 years of age. Special group discounts are also available. j<

For more information on the LOG, please visit the NJWA office at 150- 152 East Broad Street in Westfield, or call (908) 789-9696.

Dou her i ftf The Westfield lender and The TimesFINAL WEEKEND...In Edward Albee’s unique Pulitzer Prize winning play, Three Tall Women, Noreen Farley, left, recalls for Barbara Guidi and Angela Della Ventura,right, some of her most interesting life memories which include the v son, Rick Delaney. The play will have its final weekend run this Saturday, p.m. and on Sunday, May 8, at 3 p.m. For tickets, please call (908) 659-5189.

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— POPCORN”A Lot Like Love.

Almost the Real ThingOne Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorn*, Fair • Three Popcorn*. Good • Four Popcorn*. Excellent

^ * A ixAmerican Girl’ Fashion Show

Models Hail from Town, Boro.NEWARK- Residents from Westfield on April 16 and 17.

and. Fanwood participated as models in five fashion shows in The Newark ’Museum's “An American Girl Weekend''

Westfield residents included Madison Albin, Carlv Lex me, Julia Levine andAshley Abbott. Zie Zie Ohamadike, Ramona Dunning and Josie Dunning of Fanwood also participated.

The program showcased historical and contemporary “American Girl” fash­ions modeled by 132 young volunteers, ages 6 to 10, representing 46 New Jersey urban and suburban municipalities. Ten high school students served as commen­tators.

'Hie young models were selected late last year and nave been in rehearsal for the event.

By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER.1 POPCORNS

Ah, love stories. They’re like car acci­dents. No two witnesses see the same thing. And this is particularly true of A Lot Like Love, director Nigel Cole’s recent contri­bution to the romantic comedy genre.

S tarring Amanda Peet and Ashton Kutcher as Emily Friehl and Oliver Martin, respec­tively, they are cupid’s latest pair of victims. And as such, the love struck duo are ritualis- ucallytrifled with, made spon of, and gener­ally Wndied about by the little archer until, at long last... well, can’t give that away.

But in any case, the treatment they re­ceive, all in the name of l’amour, pales in comparison to some of the slings and arrows A Lot Like Love has received from about half of those who have thus far sampled it. Ada­mant, they feel Cole’s movie just doesn’t satisfactorily represent the process ... you know, the one our grandparents commonly referred to as making whoopee.

In fact, so great is their antagonism that some have even ventured upon per­sonal invective. One critic took Kutcher to task for dating Demi Moore. Said he was an opportunist. Is that what they call it? Then another detractor took the time to launch a big diatribe concerning Peer’s nose job.

mPhotos Courtesy of Herbert George Associates

LIVING DOLLS...Sisters Josie Dun­ning and Ramona Dunning of Fanwood joined Westfield resident Madison Albin in modeling during “An American Girl Weekend” at The Newark Museum on April 16 and 17. Pictured, clockwise, are: Madison, Ramona and Josie.

Please be aware, my production notes neither negate nor verify that the actress did indeed partake of said cosmetic sur­gery. All the same, this fellow feels the style ofschnoz she chose is passe. Now, of course that’s a completely different thing from me thinking that Laurence Olivier would have been much better in Wuthering Heights (1939) if he had just selected another pair of cuff links. But Peer’s nose? It looks okay to me.

But then you see, that’s just it. The movie draws out those emotions. And as we used to say back in the shtetl, there’s them that’s fer it and them that’s agin it. As illogical as the topic itself, subjectivity reigns supreme.

Hence, per the oath I took at my investiture a movie reviewer just shortly after graduation

from Olde Ivy Film Criticism, before proceed­ing I am sworn to divulge which side of the 1 rail on. And by gum, I’m fer it!

Dannielle Mick Will Present Acrylic Demonstration May 18

SC O TC H PLAINS - The Scotch Plains & Fanwood Arts Association will offer a still life demonstration in acrylics by Dannielle Mick following their 7:30 p.m. business meeting ar the

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The Franklin Elementary School onProspect Street in Westfield will hold its annual Mothers Day Plant Sale on Fri­day, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., rain or shine, in front of the school. An assort­ment of flowers and herbs, supplied by Terrill Road Country Market and Garden Center, will be available in pots, flats, hang­ing baskets, and special MothersDay plant­ers. Shop for your garden, as well as for your mom. Volunteers will be available to help shoppers with their purchases.

"Desert Dreams ” the solo exhibit of avvad-winningphotographer Ben Venezio, can be seen now through Thursday, May 19, at the Peari Street Gallery at the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pfeari Street in Elizabeth. The color prints are of the American Southwest. See tnem from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Fanwood Community House on North Avenue on Wednesday, May 18.

Ms. Mick has studied in California and New York, exhibiting at galleries throughout New Jersey, and in New York, the National Audubon Society, the Salmagundi Club and the Catherine l.orillard Wolfe Art Club.

Having garnered several awards, honors and memberships, Ms. Mick has also been published in The New

__ _J l_.__ I - _ j "TC- .. .- .She teaches at her studio anc? the

New Jersey Center for the Visual Arts in Summit and the Somerset Art Asso­ciation in Bedminster.

Ms. Mick works in all media, and is inspired by the natural world of sea, sky and landscapes, often starting with a plein air sketch and finishing in her studio.

The artist stated that simplicity and balance, learning to see with depth and sensitivity, and appreciating the subtle­ties of color, light and change have all had a profound impact on her work.

“ Knowing what is observed will never be exactly the same twice is one of the most exhilarating experiences one can have,” noted Ms. Mick, who seeks to capture this element in her work.

The public is invited to join then g a

For further information, please call Thomas Yeager at (908) 322-5438.

There! Now I can tell you without com­punction that Kutcher is entirely durable as Oliver. He’s the easygoing dude, albeit with a plan, who finds tne surprise of his life when, 28,000 feet in the air, fellow passen­ger Emily introduces herself, so to speak. Furthermore, Peet is delightfully superb as the less hinged, moil spontuiisjos h«dfof the relationship that then evolves. She is very impressive.

Their story is romantic proof that the adage, “Things that start fast, end fast,” is not necessarily true, though it appears that way at first. It’s part of the film’s charm. We’re never quite sure if Emily and Oliver arc ever going to hook-up. For after a quick, bittersweet tour of New York following their rather abrupt introduction, each goes their separate way.

Naturally, good sense and our innate desire to see love prevail suggest that that ^ W w p l v W that. We d wan t ow moneyW l r Fvz.n i f It „lti«x? tf l» A----« . . .(a la The Way We Were— 1973), we want to experience the trials and tribulations, the joys as well as the sorrows of love. So what if it takes a while. It’s all the more confirma­tion that love never dies, right?

Cole’s delightful film, written by Colin Patrick Lynch, is thus happy to oblige as it proceeds to wend its wav through the next seven years in Emily and Oliver s lives. Via the wistful magic of the romantic inter­lude, sporadic meetings between the two foster nope. While tneir chances seem terribly slim at times, somewhere along the line we get to really care. Suspense takes hold.

Those folks who can’t stand the torture of love, commonly known as confirmed singles or divorcees, may protest. But to the film’s credit, the intermittent encounters possess a winning balance of both the win­some air of chance as well as the striking ring of credibility. And unless you’ve been either awfully unlucky or live where they still arrange marriages, you’re bound to see some of your own romantic travails in their

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Bottom line, sap or no sap, how much you like director Cole’s film will depend on whether or not you think it’s really, well, A Lot Like Love.

A Lot Like Love, rated PG-13, is a Touchstone Pictures release directed by Nigel Cole and stars Amanda Peet, Ashton Kutcher and Tyrone Giordano. Running time: 107 minutes.

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The exhibition will be open Mon­day to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on the exhibit or NJCVA, please visit www.njcva.org or call (908) 273-9121.

GRAND ESTATE...Thi* Tremont home will be spotlighted during the Westfield Symphony Orchestra Friends’ 21st Annual Tour of Notable Homes on Saturday, May 14.

Revival Home Expected To Please WSO Tour Guests

tale of bliss and woe.Indeed, what gives A Lot Like Love that

extra little shove onto the plus side is its authenticity. Here, the comedy in roman­tic comedy is meant in the classical and not the farcical sense. Expect no screwball con­volutions this go-round the mulberry bush. The humor emanates more from the for­tunes and foibles of the life experience, with just a sparkle of fantasy tossed in for good measure.

Then there’s the tension, ('all it a love mystery, but until the closing shot nothing about this relationship, other than that they are doomed to be inextricably in­volved, is for certain.

Along the way, each has other relation­ships, with and without engagement rings. They’re indicative of lifestyle choices at each juncture in time. Providing a nice touch to complement the mostly character-driven plot, screenwriter Lynch imparts a historical backdrop to the doings, suggesting its influ­ence on the would-be lovers’ lives.

Oliver, always hell-bent on making sure his ducks are in order before embarking on the marriage, house and family thing, sees possibilities in the just emerging Internet. Marching to her different drummer’s beat, Emily first tries her hand at acting.

Granted, them that’s agin it may point out that the climax is predictable ... one of the oldest in the book. And while they may have a point, those of us who are fer it will counter that the story fully earns our sus­pension of disbelief. So why not enjoy?

But no matter... because here we go again, disputing the facts and fallacies of love. Other genres, with theexception ofMichael Moore's documentaries, rarely divide the crowd with such passion. You don’t see horror movie fans complaining that Boris Karloff s eye makeup was overdone or that they dpn't approve of the women Bela Lugosi dated.

Such disparity in movie tastes further illus­trates jusr how highly personal a matter this business of romance really is. We want the screen to emulate love the way we see it, or at least die way we wish it were, maybe to justify, possibly to vindicate, or perhaps to coddle. Ask Drs. Freud, Brothers and Phil. Right up there with politics and how we view ourselves as nurturers and providers, oiir identity as a lover is crucial to overall self-image.

Then there are those who contend they don’t care for this stuff at all. “Yccch,” they doth protest, perhaps a bit too much. “That s for saps.” Later for their pathology. But in the meantime, it again behooves me to come clean ... so that prospectivefilm, -Ot-ii Will kiiOVV vvlic.it I aUiid.

Therefore, please note that my entire romantic ideal is based on two movies:( hie I ouch of*Vcnus'(1948) and Disney’s Lady and the Tramp (1955), with supple­mental amendments added on over the years by The Great McGinty (1940), Sullivan’s Travels (1941), Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948) and A New Leaf (1971).

So, thar’s the son of sap I am. And while Peet and Mr. Kutcher’s contribution to the romantic comedy phylum can in no way compare with these hallowed archetypes, all the same I found their effort gcmimdr -

W ESTFIELD — The 21st Annual Tour of Notable Homes to be presented

by the Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will offer the public an opportunity to view a three-story Gothic Revival Westfield residence on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The classic architecture o f the home that sits on an elevated lot make it a “show-stopper” according to the tours chairwomen, Lee Corcoran and Lisel Perse ley.

“This house is truly fabulous,” said Mrs. Perseley. “Visitors will be imme­diately drawn to the magnificent palla­dium windows, a dramatic center hall with double stairway, fabulous chan­deliers and flawless appointments that are not to he missed.”

Regarding the kitchen and powder room renovations, Mrs. Corcoran said, “The kitchen ceiling is 10 feet high and framed by eight-inch crown moldings. The home has many features that are ‘one-of-a-kind’ including damask wall coverings in thediningroom and there’s a marvelous collection of ink wells in the living room.”

Five distinctly different homes lo­cated in the town’s most prestigious neighborhoods are included on the

tour.All proceeds will be used to fund the

WSO s programs of education and out­reach according to WSO Music Direc­tor David Wroe.

The tour also provides participants the opportunity to sample complimen­tary refreshments and chances to win valuable door prizes. Participants may also purchase raffle tickets to win an extensive array o f luxury merchandise donated by local merchants, cultural organizations and restaurants.

Tickets for the tour purchased in advance are $25 and increase to $30 on tour day. They are available in Westfield at Baron’s Drugs, Burgdorff Realtors, Coldwell Banker Realtors, Weiehert Realtors, Lancaster, Ltd., Poppyficld’s, and The Town Bank of Westfield. In Cranford, tickets may be purchased at Martin Jewelers, and at Irma’s Hall­mark in Fanwood and Mary’s Hall­mark in Clark.

Addresses o f tour locations are printed on the tickets and maps are included in the program.

For further information or to obtain a schedule of upcomingconccrts, please call the WSO at (908) 232-9400 or visit www.westficldsymphony.com.

Chapman to Stage First Play... —.. CONTINUEDelusion for each tip printed on another pupil’s card.

Recently, Ms. Chapman brought her game to W H S, wh icn she presented romembers of the school’s Awareness Club.

Rahema Harwood, a WHS guid­ance counselor and Awareness Club advisor, told The Leader/Times that, when Ms. Chapman presented her game to the students, “she gave them an introduction in terms of the proper presentation and decorum for social or networking situations."

Ms. Harwood added, “The students were able to step out of their comfort zones because they had to interact and present themselves outside of their nor­mal social circles.”

She is working to schedule an addi­tional appearance by Ms. Chapman this month because the WHS graduate “has such a genuine interest in helping the students, using her own experiences, ex­pertise and exposure.”

Ms. Chapman has been invited by the Black Women Contracting Association to speak at the organizations “We Mean Busi­ness In the Boardroom Seminar” on Wednesday, June 15, in Detroit, where she will motivate youngsters through her net- workinggame and conduct a book signing.

“Why Think, 1 Know l Can,” a moti­vational children’s book, is also in rhe works, reported Ms. Chapman. She said her book is “loosely based on a young girl who has infinite possibilities and believes that with God, you can do everything.”

Ms. Chapman will he shopping the book, which will be illustrated by Derek

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When The Leaderflimcs asked Ms. Chapman where she finds the where­withal and support for all of her projects.she beamed at first and exclaimed, “I pray and 1 ask for guidance. I’m just here ro serve. Everybody has a purpose and I’m basically on my way to finding mine.”

“Without the support of my family and friends, and without surrounding myself with positive people,” she added, “none of this would oe possible."

Tickets for Ancestors Inc, which will be available at Kean's Little Theatre Box Office, are $ 10 for attendees ages 13 or older, and $5 for persons 12 and under.

All proceeds will benefit the Urban League of Union County Guild.

Madrigal Singers Slate Spring Concert M ay 22

W ESTFIELD - The Madrigal Singers, under the direction of Elaine Fiorino, will present a spring I concert on Sunday, May 22, at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist j Church, 1 East Broad Street in j Westfield.

Judy Sullivan will offer poetry j readings entitled, “Rogues, Ras­cals, and Redemption.”

Six centuries of a cappeila choral u music will also be on tap.

A $10 donation per person will i be accepted at the door.

Formore information, please call (908) 233-1570.

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W ESTFIELD For years, aspiring authors, playwrights and entrepreneurs struggle to grasp the right opportuni­ties, often surrendering to pessimism and self-doubt. Not Westneld High School (WHS) graduate Veronica Chapman.

A graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga.. she is a published author, who has not only devised her own

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game to teach networking techniques, but has written and directed her first play, Ances­tors Inc., which will he staged at Kean University’s Little The­atre tomorrow, Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m, and Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m.

Derived from her recently published book, “The Advent of Planet Martyr: An Innova­tive Social Commentary” (Au­thor House, 2005), Ancestors Inc. came about when Ms. Chapman “wanted to find some creative way to encourage people to become entrepreneurs.”

While researching her book, which contains poems, a short story, “docu­mentation of different events and sen­timents” experienced by Ms. Chapman, as well as the play, she learned about little known historical figures who, by their brave and inspirational stories and strides, serve as ideal role models for current and future generations.

When explaining the plot, Ms. Chapman wrote, “The story of a young boys coming of age in a present-day setting ... tne goal o f the play is to motivate people to endeavor to address some of tne ills that plague the African- American community by providing them with the knowledge and strength ofeertain African-American ancestors.”

The Elizabeth-based Urban League of Union County Guild, o f which Ms. Chapman is a member, offered her a grant after she pitched the idea for the play.

“Veronica is a young woman that reaches for the stars and is so positive

and passionate in everything she does, ” Lorraine Brooks-Body, President of the Urban League of Union County Guild, told The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times.

Working with her for the last eight weeks on the Ancestors Inc. project, Ms. Brooks-Body said Ms. Chapman has such an amazing “vision” and per­sistence that “all we (the Guild) could do was support her.”

Ms. Brooks-Body, who has known Ms. Chapman since she was a baby, added, “She makes you want to run with it. She knew what she wanted, • took the ball and ran with it, crossed all the ‘T s and dotted all the Ts" with staging this production. She’s a fireball ... and an awesome young woman.”

Producing a play has truly “been a learning process,” Ms. Chapman told The Israder/Times, which has involved hosting auditions at local hotels, adver­tising for an all-volunteer casts and crew- in Back Stage newsletter, and recruiting a cousin and one family friend, who were “awesome” enough to fill key roles in the cast.

Her little brother, Gil Scott Chapman, who she calls “a very accomplished pia­nist,” is the musician for Ancestors Inc. He is a freshman at WHS.

Mount Teman Af­rican M ethodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Elizabeth has provided space, free of charge, for Ancestors Inc., where rehearsals are currently underway.

Ms. Chapman reported that the May 6 performance is sold-out, as 150 tick­ets for each show were printed and the Friday evening tickets were pro-sold.

“Everybody needs something posi­tive,” she said when asked about how she hopes the play will impact her audience.

Ms. Chapman does not see produc­ing, directing, writing and starring in her own play as the absolute fulfillment of her potential. She has much more to accomplish - even bigger mountains to climb and conquer.

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer o f her own company, Boxxout Enterprises, which she established in October o f 2004, Ms. Chapman de­signed and marketing her own game, “Gotta Get To Know Ya!” for high school and college students to teach networking techniques.

Having learned about entrepreneur- ship by reviving Spelman’s chapter of the Students for Free Enterprise, Ms. Chapman developed the game by print­ing out business cards containing net­working tips. Students must network with one another by finding the con-

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Juxtapose Show Will Spotlight Jewelry Crafted by Due Sorelle

W ESTFIELD - J uxt;Gallery, located at 58(Elm Street in Westfield, will host a

' special show featuring the handcrafted jewelry creations of sisters Gena Spit of Piscatawav and Tania Spjl of California -collectively known as Due Sorelle — on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 5 p.m.

While the gallery has spot­lighted Due Sorelle’s designs in past shows, Juxtapose Proprietor Gerri Gildea told The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- Fanwood Times that she hopes this Saturdays show will draw a large audience, especially shop­pers interested in finding the ideal last-minute gift for Mothers Day.

According to Juxtapose, “Due Scrdk dcsig lis li<A.kitu_e3, l»laecicl3, and earrings, using a combination o f pearls, semi precious stones, and glass beads, necklace combined with ster­ling silver, silk, and 14-karat gold.

All stones are handpicked by the designers for tbeir color and beauty.”

“We have currently f f i provided jewelry for the

upcoming sequel Big Mamas House, and the

remake of The Poseidon A d v e n t u r e said Gena,

adding that Due Sorelle jew­elry has also been featured on

ABC’s “George Lopez” and WB- 1 Ts “Gilmore Girls.

“We have had a relationship with Juxtapose since the begin­ning and we are happy to say that they were one of our very first accounts. We have grown to­gether,” said Gena.

“They have come a long way since then,” added Mrs. Gildea.

For more information on the Due Sorelle show at Juxtapose Gallery, please ca lfg ;u8 | 232-3278.

' Pholo Ltmilesy of Du< SorcllrABSOLUTELY ABALONE ..A necklace crafted with shimmering abalone is one of the pieces created by Due Sorelle.

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2 PM & 8 PM Sat. May 14. 2005Roy Smith Theater at Union County College _____1033 Springfield Avenue Cranford. NJAdults S30 Seniors S25 Students S15 LrOTg

For Tickets Call: 908-789-9696 M 'lwww.njworkshoplorthearts.com ** m

Praised by Kris Kristofftram, and with a list o f impressive appear­ances, dynamic contemporary folk artist John Flynn will perform at the W uchungAns Center (WAC) on Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m. Tick­ets ate $ 15. For reservations, please call (908) 753-0190, or e-mail WACentcrtf’aol.com.

Also at the WAC, the gallery is showing artists Sandra Jordan and Mark Zimmerman through Tues­day, May 31. Ms. Jordan paints abstracts, surreal impressions, as well as actual portraits on shoes, hand­bags, scarves, clothing, hats, ties, and on occasion even on people. Mr. Zimmerman, a former tennis pro, is showing his “Zodiac” collec­tion of paintings. A reception will be held on Sunday, May 8, from I to 4 p.m. Gallery hours are from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, and 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

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^ use Westfielder Stephen Bohlinger Makes

Cottage Living A True Page-Turner

“A n Evening with Celebration and P r a i s e by The Celebration Singers and Childrens Chorus, will be performed at two 8 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, at the Harvest Training Center, 69 Myrtle Avenue in Cranford. Tickets are $12 to $15, and are available in advance and at the door. The music will highlight choral classical num­bers, as well as spiritual and Gospel songs. The group adds choreography and audience interaction whenever possible. For tickets, please call (908) 241-8200.

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Rov Smith, will be at T he Town B ook Store o fW estfie ld on May

7 , from 1 1 a.m. until 1 p.m. with his new book, “As Ever, Mac: A Biography of College Frontiers­man Kenneth MacKay” (former 25-year Union County College (UCC) President). Mr. Smith was also UCC Acting President, among other administrative roles in his 41-year career there. A portion o f the proceeds will be donated to the school’s scholar­ship fund. Later, from 2 to 4 p.m ., author Steven Richman will be in the store to promote his new book, “Bridges o f New Jersey: Portraits o f Garden State

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By KERR1ANNE SPELLMAN CORTSf»nulh Wnttm k* The WotMd leader and The Timm

W ESTFIELD — Westfield resi­dent Stephen Bohlinger has a lot to celebrate these days.

Mr. Bohlinger. the Vice President and Publisher of Cottage Living, a new lifestyle magazine that was launched this past September, is thrilled and honored to witness the almost overnight success of the publi­cation.

Adweek, one o f the leading voices in the publishing industry, recently named Collage Living “Startup of the Year” in its Hotlist Issue. Other maga­zines that have received this honor include O: The Oprah Magazine, Maxim and Lucky, among others.

Published by Time Incs Southern Progress Corporation, Collage Living stands out among other lifestyle maga­zines because it reaches out to the readers on a personal level. Providing a definitive guide to comfort, simplic­ity and style, the publication has a bit of an edge to it. Decorating, garden­ing and entertaining ideas are inter­spersed with humor and quirky charm.

The Westfield Leader and The Scorch Plains-Fanwood Times pur­chased the current May/June issue and loved it.

The first issue sold over 225,000 copies on the newsstand, and less than a year later, the May/June edition will have an estimated 850,000 readers.

Prior to C ottage Living, Mr.

Local Teens Perform At NJPAC Jazz EventARE A - Young musicians from

Westfield and Fanwood will demon­strate their jazz talent at New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s (NJPAC) Wachovia Jazz For Teens Final Concert on Saturday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

Westfield High School student Jonathan Maimon will perform on the drums, while Fanwood residents and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hi^h School pupils Casey Hoynes-O Connor, Randolph Smith and Stephen Voelker will showcase their talents. Casey and Stephen play saxophone, while Randolph masters the trumpet.

For more information on the con­cert, please call (888) GO-NJPAC.

HELP NEEDED...Father Luke Due Tran poses with Sister Marie Rose Loan Vu, Provincial Superior of the Holy Rosary Order in HoChiMinh City at the site where the kindergarten school for over 600 children is slated to be built.

Priest Hopes to Shepherd Students' Educational NeedsBy MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVINSpecially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times

AREA - When local districts seek to refurbish or build new schools and provide top-of-the-line educational facilities, the municipal government and community pitch in wholeheart­edly to bring the tasks to fruition.

However, when the Communist government reneged on an agree­ment to fund the construction of a kindergarten for 600 poor young­sters in HoChinMinh City, Viet­nam. the He!y Rosary Nuns, who have been coordinating the project, turned to Father Luke Due Tran, a priest at St. John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Clark/Linden.

Every year, Fr. Luke, the oldest of seven children, who escaped Com­munist Vietnam by boat to Thai­land in 1980, returns to his native land to minister to the lepers, dis­abled children and poor. Very often, his parishioners and those in local American and Vietnamese----------- ------ . jzauaiiw

' flood Iftr irc ra ry vvith donatiShT BT Gull ling, Books and other supplies to help the needy who are so near and dear to Fr. Luke’s heart.

He told The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that he and St. Johns Monsignor

Richard McGuinness have united to form Vietnam Social Health Edu­cation Projects, Inc. or VNSHEP to seek approximately $150,000 in tax-deductible donations to help defray the costs of the kindergarten s construction.

“Unfortunately, after we began the project we were informed by tne local government that they could not abide by their original agreement because the national government will not is­sue the deed for the land where the school is located to a religious organi­zation,” wrote Sr. Loan Vu.

“Without this document, we could not use our land as collateral to borrow money from the government bank. With the construction of the school already on the way, we do not have sufficient funding without the loan from the government bank to com­plete the project,” added Sr, Loan Vu.

Further details about Fr. Luke’s project arc available by calling him

parishes dirgcrly at (908) 486-6364 or c-maiL

Bohlinger was the Associate Publisher of Cooking Light magazine. The Birmingham, Ala.-based Southern Progress Corporation, which, in addi­tion to Ctxiking Light, also publishes Health, Southern Living and Coastal Living, am ong others, chose Mr. Bohlinger to head Cottage Liv­ing and promoted him to Vice President and Publisher.

Raised on Long Island, Mr. Bohlinger and his wife, Debbie, moved to Westfield i n 1990. They purchased their house from Former New York Giant Bill Aid and are now raising three chil­dren in their beautiful home.

When asked if he was a fan

of the New York Giants, Mr. Bohlinger laughed and replied, “A season ticket- holder, in fact. ’

Racking up some serious frequent flyer miles between New York and Birmingham, Mr. Bohlingerstill man­ages to find the time to coach the Westfield seventh grade lacrosse team.

He credits an exceptional staff for the success of Cottage Living, par-

BOHLINGER OVER...Stephen Bohlinger ofWestfield thrives as Vice President and Publisher of the new lifestyle magazine, Cottage Liv­ing. The March edition is pictured at left.

ticularly Editor-in-Chief Eleanor Grif­fin.

“We wanted this magazine to be different than other lifestyle publica­tions, "Mr. Bohlinger told The Leader/ limes, “We wanted it to be fun.”

He is thrilled that they have found a huge audience that continues to grow with each new issue.

11 Cottage Living, while it does offer information on structure and floor plans, is not only about bricks and mortars. Its more o f a mind-set,” he added.

The May/June issue o f Cottage Liv­ing is currently at newsstands. For more in fo rm ation , please visit www.Cottagel.iving.com.

Artists Emerge W ith Varied D epictions o f Femininity

By MARYLOU MORANOSpecially Written tor The Westfield Leader and The Times

S U M M IT — The New Jersey Cen­ter for Visual Arts (NJCVA) debuted the second exhibit in its “Emerging Artists” Series on April 22 at tneir Maple Street Gallery.

Entitled “First Look 2005,” theshow features the work of three photogra­phers: Jacqueline Katerine Hernandez, a photomontage artist; Lorraine Regan, a photo surrealist; and Roger Tucker, a photo collage artist.

Collectively, the artists’ work explores the many themes of social taboo, real and imagined barriers, and portrayals of femininity.

Ms. Hernandez, a native of Eliza­beth, credits the surrealistic dream se­quence o f Alfred Hitchcocks movie, Spellbound for inspiring her to create photomontages.

According to the photographer, her work reflects social and political themes and employs symbolism to make a point.

“The notion of societal taboo is an artery that runs throughout, although an opening for change and hope also appears,” explained Ms. Hernandez. .

Her “Ode to Anyone” is representa­tive of this statement. In this montage, the element of hope is expressed by tne figures climbing a ladder and making it to the top of a building. The clock that figures predominately in the center of the artwork is representative of the taboos we all face as we try to reach out goals.

Mr. Tucker’s work includes tradi­tional landscapes, cityscapes and por­traits. According to the artist, his mon­tages suggest an affiliation either through similarity of material, mo­tion, culc»i diiu lut-diiun and sometimes via historical links.

“The portrait illustrates the subjects connectedness to his surroundings and provides insights to his frame-of-mind,” stated Mr. Tucker, whose work appear­ing in the exhibit spans over 30 years.

Ms. Regans contribution to the ex­hibition comes from a collection of photographs the artis t calls ^Surrealscapes.” She began this series while working in Midtown Manhat­tan. At the time, she observedI daily the

“1 wasdrawn to the beauty and drama of these displays, but more importantly to the way women were represented, and what that meant to me both on a societal and personal level,” explained Ms. Regan, a former portrait photog­rapher.

She stated that her images are a mix

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sent to VNSHEP, Inc., P.O. Box 3007, Linden, 07036 or dropped off at the rectory of St. John the Apostle Church, 1805 Penbrook Terrace in Linden.

many window displays on Fifth Av­enue, and noted, in particular, the wav they characterized women.

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ofstrongand powerful women, society’s portrayal of women, and messages of women known or yet to be known.

The symbolism of Ms. Regans work is evident in “Undone,” which repre­sents the many dimensions of feminin­ity, and in “Marilyn in the Sky,” which juxtaposes an image of the sultry Marilyn Monroe in tne sky above a row of apartment buildings.

“The work of each artist becomes narra tive,” explained Mari D Alessandro, NJCVA Exhibits Coor­dinator. “Whatever the artists’ point of view, the common thread is the unde­niable reality that every picture tells a story.”. NJCVA’s Emerging Artist Series is designed to introduce promising, but under-recognized, artists working in a variety of mediums.

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W ESTFIELD - The Chansonettes of Westfield are preparing for their upcoming spring tour, “Fascinatin’ Rhythm.

A variety o f rhythmic music will be featured, including “Fascinatin’ Rhythm,” “And All That Jazz,” and “Do I Hear a Waltz?” (medley).

The tour will commence on Wednes­day, May 11, at A rbor Glen in Bridgewater, con ti n ui ng at The Chelsea in Fanwood on Thursday, May 12, Westfield Senior Housing Complex in Westfield on Monday, May 16, Ridge

Oak in Basking Ridge on Wednesday, May 18, and Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge on Thursday, May 19-

The Chansonettes are a women s cho­ral group who “sing for the love of singing.’ Under the direction of Jean Schorkand accompanied by Mel Freda, the group welcomes new membership.

For membership information, please call Amy Herrington at (908) 317- 5910 or Jane Walsweer at (908) 232- 4531.

To book a Chansonettes perfor­mance, please call Mrs. Walsweer.

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The Westfield Historical Society has an important opportunity for the community this year - converting the Reeve house to a public museum. Il will be a challenge to take the gift willed from Edgar Reeve, to decide on the scope of the project, and to obtain the financial wherewithal (see page 55). To this purpose, we dedicate our 33rd Annual Edi tion of This Is Westfield.

Our writers strove to interest and entertain the reader with a mix of W estfield history and today 's information. We trust you find it so. Buoyed by this, it is hoped that the townspeople get b eh ind the h isto ry m useum project.

Clearly, the measure o f a com­munity is the mettle of its people.History records this. How do we as a people measure up compared H o r a c e

to our predecessors? What's our prognosis?Many physical changes have occurred

over the last 250 years. We’ve traveled from muddy roads and wooden plank sidewalks onto paved and bustling thoroughfares. Kero­sene beacons, assisted by moonlight, have been replaced by bright electric streetlights.

We've organized into names: from The West fields o f Elizabeth to denominations, which include Scotch Plains. Fanwood, Plainfield, Mountainside and Garwood. In-' stead of taxing our horses to improve our roads, we now have license plates for our horsepower. An errant step back in bygone days may have resulted in a slippery and odiferous landing for our shoe. An errant step today into busy traffic can have far more

serious consequences.Our people are strong today and well posi­

tioned to lead and live in the future. We have the benefit of learning from our predecessors. Lest we find the look back too amusing, remember that someone 100 years from now may be amused by our plight (we hope).

The intent o f this publication was well stated in 1923 by Thomas Jones, Editor, and

Mrs. Walter I. Lee, Sr.. Pub­lisher of The Westfield Leader, which follows.

". . .It is our belief that, if the reader will study the different angles from which the story of Westfield is related by the con­tributors and those old residents who have been interviewed or who have reviewed the events of earlier days, they will have prof­ited exceedingly and be better prepared to do their part in the

work of civic progress and expansion which is ahead of us. It is a real romance, this story o f Westfield. . .”

I have a personal goal and welcome your help. We have about I IK) years of microfilm of The Westfield U'ttder. I intend to convert this to electronic format and make it public on the Internet. From present day to 1997, this already exists at www.goleader.com. As a lest, w e've successfully converted the first half of 1967 - only 99 more years to go! It can be done in a few months and at about $300 per year o f microfilm.

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Westfield is a community in which ordinary people do extraordinary things each and every day.

There is, in fact, a tradition of pub) ic service in this community that dates back to our town's settler days.

Some three hundred years ago, Westfield’s firstactofbusinessas a newly-incorporated township in 1794 was to commit to raising $ 100 for the support o f the poor.

Westfield residents have al­ways cared about each other and about the welfare o f the town in which they lived. It is one ofthc many character­istics that distinguish our town.

Thanks to the service, dedication and the talent o f outstanding Westfield resi­dents, our town has matured into one of the most successful communities in the state. We haveestablishedapremier down­town with a wide range of businesses, retail stores and restaurants.

Our top-notch school system, high qual­ity ofliving, community spirit and enthusi­asm anract new residents to Westfield each and every year and inspire generations of

families to call Westfield their home.Strong and vital communities like

Westfield don’t just happen. They are cul­tivated, maintained and encour­

aged by concerned individu­als whoare willing to make

it happen. And there are so many here in Westfield who make it happen not just for our community, but also for our neigh­bors throughout the state.

I salute W estfield’s many exceptional residents

and thank all of the indi- vidualsand organizations that

work tirelessly to support our town, to ensure its continued prosperity and to better the world around us.

It is truly the people o f this town that make Westfield Westfield.

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The headline in the Union County Stan­dard newspaper edition o f March 6, 1903 read: "The Governor Signs Bill That Incor­porates The Town O f Westfield." The ads on the same page o f the paper were great. J.W.

growth. "Summit already has several times as much money and is rapidly beating us in population." (Union County Standard. Janu­ary 4, 1901). In the same issue o f the news­paper, another columnist took the opposing view. He urged that Westfield could have

C e n t e n n i a l P a r a d e , J u l y 4 , 1 8 8 4 . T O W N E P E O P L E C E L E B R A T E T H E I O O T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F T H E F O R M A T I O N O F T H ET o w n s h i p o f W e s t f i e l d .

Singer on Prospect Street advertised a fancy everything it wanted “and much more with- prime rib roast for 16 cents per pound. J. out any change of government.Wiss & Sons advertised solid gold eye- " ' " glasses for $1 per pair. That was 102 years ago when Westfield became a town.

In Union County, New Jersey, there are eight townships, seven boroughs, five cities — and just one town, the TownofWestfield. How did Westfield become a "tow n"? W ho made that choice, and why?What were the conse­quences o f that deci­sion?

On January 27,1794,W estfie ld fo rm ally separated from Eliza­beth and was “made a separate township — to be called the Town­ship of Westfield.” At the time, Westfield was a rural community that included one Presbyte­rian Church, approxi­mately fourteen houses, one store, one black­smith shop, one tavern and one school- house.

In his book, “A History of the Town of Westfield, U nion County, New Jersey” (New York: Lewis H istorical Publishing Co.,1923), Charles A. Philhower wrote that the town “had been in substantially this condi­tion for nearly a century .. .There was abso­lutely no growth."

As written by James P. Johnson, Westfield: from Settlement to Suburb (Westfield Bicen­tennial Committee, 1977), the arrival o f the railroad, and the beginnings of the indus­trial revolution, marked a turning point in the history of Westfield. The first train passed through Westfield in 1838, and by the 1860s, the Central Railroad of New Jersey enabled passengers to ride from Westfield to Jersey City (and thence by ferry to lower Manhat­tan). The railroad promoted Westfield as a fine place to live; a sales brochure promised that commuters would travel in "luxurious palace coaches."

An 1894 brochure similarly boasted that,'“Westfield, indeed, hath charms. Where in the wide, wide world is the grass greener, the sky bluer, or the air purer? Why, the very exhilaration o f such an atmosphere sets every nerve a tingle, and the whole world aglow."

The last two decades o f the 19th Century saw a rush to progress in Westfield. In 1882, the population o f the township was 875; by 1900, the population had climbed to over4,000 (Philhower, p. 53).

The incorporation of Summit City in 1899 provided the spark that inspired the Westfield Sound Money Club to consider changing the form of government. In November 1900, the club disbanded and the Good Government Club, was established instead.

A public meeting held to discuss the issue drew a “large attendance.” (Union County Standard. December 18, 1900.) The attend­ees arranged an advisory election of “all legal voters who voted in Westfield at the last election” to vote on whether or not to incor­porate as a city.

On one side, proponents of city govern­ment foresaw progress, employment, and

Public sentiment was against any change and a few weeks later, the voters overwhelm­ingly rejected the proposal. The issue was dropped for over a year.

In 1902, the ques­tion of Westfield's gov­ernm ent w as raised anew, and by early 1903 the issue was again be­ing vigorously debated. Some residents were concerned that taxes would rise if Westfield became a city. Others argued that tax dollars would be better and more wisely spent if Westfield were a city.

On January 23,1903, the W estfield Local Government Commit­tee submitted its report summarizing the ad­vantages and disadvan­tages of the township,

borough, and city forms of government to city council. A city could control the licens­ing o f saloons (excise power) and the use of the streets. It also would have greater power to pass ordinances and to enforce them. In a city, the council could raise money by taxa­tion. In a township, appropriations required approval by the voting public.

At a public meeting one week later, the idea of becoming a town was raised (or at least reported on) for the first time. This was a new, compromise position supported, it seems, by those who preferred the city form of government but realized their proposal was not going to carry the day.

The Westfield Manual was written by Th­ompson and Taggart, who were two of the town leaders just after the town was finally incorporated in 1903. The manual explained, "Under the Town, the schools would still be independent, while in a city they would be a part of the municipal system. The dread which some had of the name ‘city,' it forebode greater opportunity for misgovemment.”

In a matter of weeks, legislation was drawn up and was under consideration in Trenton. On March 4, 1903, the State Legislature passed Chapter 14 of the Laws of 1903 pursu­ant to which Westfield became a "town.” That is where the matter stands today, a century later.

Westfield’s decision to become a town was more than a simple choice between two statu­tory forms of government. Westfield's "grow­ing pains" reflect the overall shift in America at the turn of the 19th Century from a rural to an urban society. The heated controversy t(iat surrounded the decision suggests that, to the people of the time, the decision to become a "city” or a “town" was a symbolic act as well, fraught with emotion and colored by the residents' aspirations and fears.

Westfield as a town, not a city, no longer a rural village, set a course for itself as the quintessential New Jersey suburb it has be­come today.

Publisher's Note: This article is a consoli­dated reprint from a two-part series pub­lished in The Westfield Leader on February 27 and March 6, 2003.

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Westfield is a stunning example o f what an American suburban town o f its size should be. It is a melting pot o f styles, which v iv id ly reflects the character o f our society. Experience our town on foot. It is a feast for the eyes.

I f you arrive on the train from New York City, you can stop at Xocolatz, order a snack, and while you wait, take a look at the old photographs. Try to identify the buildings still standing from the pictures o f the down­town district taken a hundred years ago.

Part o f W estfie ld’s beauty and grace is the happy accident o f free market chaos combined w ith good luck. The organic development over a long period o f time w ith litt le or no government intervention is this quintessential monument to the free enterprise system.

People have done their own thing and wanted a nice place to live at the same time. It is our good fortune that these people had style and knew a great location when they found one!' Every architectural period is represented in the commercial zone. The Fire House (1890s) is Romanesque and The Bank o f America on Elm Street is contemporary. Both masonry, one brick, one stone.

I f you wander up Elm Street, there on the comer o f East Broad is Arcanum Hall (1894) w ith its splendid Queen Anne turret on the th ird lloor. Look all the way down to the right and there is the Rialto Theatre (1922), w hich is across from the Presbyterian C hurch (1862). S tanding in fro n t o f Arcanum Hall, look all the way to the left, one sees the 1950s classic V ick ie ’s Diner,

then the War M em oria l (1923) and the stately Methodist Church (1859).

Stroll up Elm Street and make a right opposite the graceful white Federalist House w ith the elegant porch and mansard roof. W alking down K im ball Avenue, you can enjoy one beautiful home and architectural movement after the next.

Residential styles run the gamut - the most predom inant being the V ic to rian houses, which pu ll various architectural elements from various periods: Georgian re v iv a l. G o th ic , C o lo n ia l, Federalist, Queen Anne and Neo Jacobean. Check out 237 K im ba ll (1897) 242 K im ball (1895), 265 K im b a ll (1885) and 266 K im ba ll ( 1890). W hat we typ ica lly classify as V ic ­torian is in fact, d is tinc tly American, par­ticu la rly Northeastern. The houses’ d iffe r­ent architectural characteristics exem plify the eclectic vernacular design prevalent throughout W estfield, particu larly in its older neighborhoods.

Along any number o f streets, one can enjoy beautiful examples o f America’s ar­chitectural history. 120 Wychwood Ave, oth­erwise known as the South Gate, is a w him ­sical example o f the American Tudor style.

Enter W ychwood by the gate house (1920s) across the street from the Temple (1953) on East Broad Street. This part o f town is a beautifu l development, fille d w ith small modest homes from the early 19th Century, Check out 38 and 40 Can­terbury Lane, which are loving ly restored alongside exquisite Tudors (837 K im ball Avenue and 921 K im ba ll Avenue) and landed gentry type estates (10 and 12 K im ba ll C ircle).

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T h e E f f in g h a m E m b r e e H o u s e , l o c a t e d o n E m b r e e C r e s c e n t , w a s t h e h o m e o f E f f in g h a m E m b r e e , a n | 8 t h c e n t u r y d e v e l o p e r o f c h e m i c a l f ib e r p a p e r m a n u f a c t u r i n g p r o c e s s .

280 Canterbury Road, where every detail possible is at work to give back this Tudor’s distinctive detailing.

L ike the rest o f Westfield, Wychwood has its fa ir share o f knockdowns. They are being replaced by spectacular examples o f the eclectic vernacular, which make up the ma­jo r ity o f homes in town. There are approxi­mately 10,000 homes in Westfield.

That a Tudor can peace fu I ly co-ex i st dow n the street from a split ranch is one o f the remarkable charms o f this town.

The constantly changing and evolving landscape o f Westfield’s neighborhoods re­flects the vita lity o f its community and the folks who live here.

Even as older homes are tom down and new ones erected, the eclectic vernacular style continues to remain a v ita l characteris­tic o f even new houses being bu ilt in Westfield.

We concentrate on these external ele­ments because they define the environment. Yet, people live inside.

Even the most austere, traditional homes are being treated to new rooms that are open and airy, w ith lots o f glass, high ceilings and kitchens which are less formal and open to the rear yards, tucked away behind those windows, where one so often thinks, " I wonder what i t ’s like inside. W hat would it be like to live there?"

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whs bu ilt by Robert Fairbairn, owner o f Fairacres Thoroughbred Racetrack (current site o f Washington School). The lot includes a carriage house and a house containing a serpentine wall and observatory.

Reeve House at 314 Mountain Avenue was built around 1740. It is one o f the oldest still existing in town. It is Victorian in style situated next to Mindowaskin Park. The Westfield Historical Society seeks toestablish a museum in this building. Edgar Reeve left the house to the town in his 1992 w ill. Mr. Reeve died on December 28, 2001 at the age o f 100 years.

Moses Ross House at 961 Rahway Av­enue was the 17th century home o f Moses Ross, an Elizabethtown Freeholder for Essex County (in 1755). It is situated directly across Rahway Avenue from W illow Grove Road. The house now has a steel wall hidden by landscaping in the front to stop stray traffic.

John Ross House - R ipley Manor at 231 Elizabeth Avenue is a farmhouse dating from the 19th century. It is located in the development o f Chauncey B. Ripley, the same developer o f the Boulevard.

Sip M anor at 5 Cherry Lane was built in 1664 in Jersey C ity by Jan Adrianse Sip w ith the help o f local Indians. A rthur Rule moved this landmark, piece by piece, to Wychwood in the 1920s.

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B rightw ood I’ u rk - P ro s p e c t S treet• P o n d w ith a dam , p ic n ic a re a s a n d n a tu re tra i ls .

C la rk Park Field - C la rk S treet• M e m o r ia l trees, gardens a n d jo g g in g p a th .

E lm Street Field - H im S treet ’ S o cce r a n d a ll-p u rp o s e f ie ld s te n n is co u rts .

G unther! F ie ld - South C he s tn u t S tree t• H a s k e tb a ll co u rts , l i t t le le a g u e f ie ld s , jo g g in g p a th a n d p lu s a rea .

Houlihan/S id Fay Fields - H u m b e rts M i l l R o a d• S o cce r a n d a ll-p u rp o s e f ie ld w ith c h ild re n v p la y a rea .

Lenape P ark - E. B ro a d S treet a n d S p r in g f ie ld Avenue.

Sycamore H e ld - S ycam ore S treet• S occe r a n d a ll-p u rp o s e f ie ld , as w e ll as a c h ild re n 's p la y a re a .

M em oria l P ark - S cotch P la in s A venue• S o ftb a ll f ie ld s , b a s k e tb a ll c o u rts , s o c c e r f ie ld s , h a n d b a ll co u rts , te n n is c o u r ts a n d p la y a rea .

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public and private g o lf courses. A listing follows below:

Public CoursesAsh Brook G o lf Course, Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. 18-hole (908) 756-0414;Pitch and Putt, (908) 765-0550.G allop ing H ill G o lf Course. Boulevard. Kenilworth, 27-hole (908) 686-1556; Pitch 1 and Putt, (908) 687-1990.Oak Ridge G olf Course. Oak Ridge Road. 3 Clark, 18-hole (732) 574-0139.Scotch H ills G o lf Course, Jersusalem Road, Scotch Plains. 9-hole (908) 232-9748.H ya tt H ills G o lf Course. Rarifan Road, ! Clark, 9-hole (732) 669-9100.

Private CoursesEcho Lake Country C lub, Springfield Avenue. Westfield, 18-hole (908) 232-4141. Shackamaxon Country C lub, Shackamaxon \ Drive. 18-holes (908) 233-1300.Plainfield Country Club, Woodland Avenue, j 18-hole, 9-hole (908) 757-1800.Canoe Brook Country Club. Morris Turnpike, Summit, 36-holes (908) 277-0100. ,| Baltusml Country Club. Shunpike Road. Springfield. 36-hole (973) 376-1900.Suburban G olf C lub, Morris Avenue,Union, 18-hole (908) 686-0413.

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Nu t s h e l l . Chronological Histo r y o f We s t f ie l d As P u b l is h e d in 1 9 2 3BY TH E W E S T F IE L D LE A D E R

Westfield was orig inally known as the "Westfields o f E lizabeth." It was first settle­ment in 1720 by a few hardy fo lk from Elizabethtown who believed Elizabeth was “ too b ig” and crowded. There were Indians all around at that time and they could be hostile at times as the whites, or some o f them, were not overscrupulous in their meth­ods in getting the lands from the simple (and at firs t trustful) redmen.

Every settler kept a musket handy. Some o f the Indians sold their land for less than I if fo r 10 acres.

W ith the advent o f the Revolu tion, Westfield was quite a settlement and 33 Revolutionary soldiers who enlisted from Westfield, lie buried in the old Revolution­ary Cemetery on Mountain Avenue, oppo­site the Presbyterian Church. Gen. (Mad) Anthony Wayne’s Brigade o f Revolutionary troops were stationed in Westfield, which was a m ilitary post. The arsenal was be­tween Stanley Oval and N. Chestnut Street, near the present tennis courts. An army hospital was located near what is now Fairview Cemetery.

M axw ell’s Brigade was also encamped in Westfield (1780). Westfield's soldiers fought at the battle o f Springfield and there was a skirmish at a point east o f the junction o f Benson Place and East Broad Street, in which a British o ffice r was wounded and a cannon, famous after as “ O ld One Horn” was captured. It is now at Fairview Cem­etery. In this fight, the Continentals were, however, compelled to retreat and the B rit­ish carried o ff the bell from the Presbyterian Church in retaliation fo r the alarm that had

been sounded by it when the British came into sight.

Morgan, a sentinel, murdered (he Rev. Jas. Caldwell on Nov.24,1781, and suffered the death penalty on Gallows H ill on East Broad Street near the o ld Scudder home­stead. Caldwell was pastor o f the First Pres­byte rian Church at Elizabethtown and a fiery patriot. His slayer was tried in the Pres­byterian Church here by a ju ry o f 22 men and found gu ilty o f murder.

The Township o f W estfie ld set apart from Elizabethtown to w n sh ip in 1794.There was only a small cluster o f houses in the town, the center o f which was at the junc­tion o f Mountain and Central Avenues —Baker’s Inn, the Meet­ing House and parson­age and residence o f Dr. Philemon Elmer.Charles Clark’s store was at the comer o f Jerusalem Road (now Prospect Street) and Broad. In all, there were 15 houses, a smithy, tavern and a school w ith twenty pupils. It is

worthy o f note that Westfield was settled before a single residence was erected in Plainfield, which was Scotch Plains, and

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was included in Westfield Township. Growth o f the town was slow and during

the Mexican War, Westfield Tow nship had less than 40 dwellings but it was quite a trading point and had twelve small stores, a

paper factory, several flou r and grist m ills and tw o academies to which students from miles around came for instruction. The factories were not located in what is now the town but in Scotch Plains and elsewhere.

Sheep raising was an important in­dustry. Copper was discovered in the Watchung Range o f hills but little in paying quantities was taken out.

Before the advent o f the railroad, which was in 1838, passengers were transported by stage coach. Samuel Downer’s store was the stopping place and the line ran from Elizabethtown to Easton, Pa. George T ing ley o f Westfield was the coach driver fo r 50 years. The firs t railroad had one track, made o f beams, on top o f which were placed iron strips for rails. There were two trains a day. one in the morning, the same train returning at night.

The first station was at a point just west o f Irv ing ’s coal yard. This was later destroyed by fire and the second station was at C lark and Broad streets. The eastern te rm in a l was at Elizabethport. where passengers took a ferry to New York. The train going west ran only as far as Somerville and three coaches comprised the train. A t first the company had only two engines and the capital stock was $200,000. Traffic increased slowly, but after 1880 there

was an accelerated increase and the popula­tion trebled between 1880 and 1890.

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BY MICHELLE H. LE POIDEVINSince the late 1800s, Westfield has been

known as a region rich in the arts, and the wealth o f professionalism and excellence continues today.

Notable line artists, such as Harry and Wende D evlin, Hazel F inck, cartoonist Charles Adda ins, and actor Andrew McCarthy have put Westfield on the map.

A dditiona lly , various corporations and p ro d u c tio n com p a n ie s have chosen W estfie ld as the ideal backdrop fo r the ir commercials and te levis ion shows (such as N B C ’s “ Ed” ) because o f its “ Colonial hometown appeal."

However, v irtua lly every resident is a ce­lebrity in his o r her own right because o f the ir membership and involvement w ith arts organizations dating back to the town’s hi rlh.

A Westfield tradition since 1912, the Westfield Community Band was organized by A l Drake in his Stoneleigh Park mansion in 1892. This early band was orig inally a marching hand directed by F I . . Taylor, who dressed his ensemble in m ilitary-type uni­forms. In 1896, the band performed for a gubernatorial inauguration.

However, the band was tru ly established when a group o f train commuters and local businesspersons decided that W estfield should have its own band. Three years later, the ensemble had 45 members and a patron membership o f I (X) citizens paid $1 as sub­scribers.

W hile the band has been directed under several different and notable batons, the ensemble consists o f almost 75 members.

performs regularly at M indowaskin Park in Westfield during the summer months, and especially dazzled townspeople when mem­bers participated in Ihe tow n’s bicentennial in 1994.

The M usical Club o f Westfield, which was

established in 1915 with approximately a dozen members, works to foster and encour­age music, providing opportunities for per­formance through various concerts held p ri­m a rily al the F irs t Baptist C hurch in Westfield, and supporting college music

scholarships.Consisting o f current or former profes­

sional singers, the organization also spon­sors the Junior Musical C lub o f Westfield, which is composed o f high schixil students. These young musicians perform regularly at concerts and recitals.

The Westfield Art Association began in 1922 as a group o f artists supporting one another by providing quality programs and exhibits o f their work.

Since then, the organization provides dem­onstrations o f art techniques during meet­ings to members and guests, sponsors out­reach programs at senior citizen centers and at the Westfield Neighborhood Council, hosts the “ Art in W estfield" Sidewalk Show & Sale in the fa ll and spring, and presents a members-only exh ib ition in A pril al the Westfield Municipal {Juilding, which isopen to the public.

The W estfield Glee C lub, organized in 1928, is dedicated to o ffe ring polished performances o f choral music. Member­ship includes both men and women, and the group offers spring concerts in May and two w in te r concerts in December.

The club invites senior students from local high schools to apply fo r its annual scholarship. The group also participates in sing-outs (shortened versions o f con­cert scores) fo r local com m unity organiza­tions.

Founded in 1934. the Westfield Commu­nity Players has staged over 200 productions in their cozy vintage theater on North Av­enue, West. Every year, approximately four unique comedies, mysteries or dramas and

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f.rs. aHd 8rdndmothers have been singing year, and in December, residents are invited‘ Unr hearts ou’ ln lbrelf ' a" d ,our"Pan har' 10 participate in the popular Messiah Com- mony as members o f the Chansonettes. The munity Singensemble, which rehearses weekly at The In 1972, the New Jersey Workshop for the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, offers two Arts, a non-profit organization, was estab- concert seasons and performs for church lished by Dr. Theodore Schlosberg, who set organizations nursing homes, senior c iti- out to enrich the lives o f students by provid- zens homes and women's and college groups, ing opportunities to develop and encourage a

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annex location at 361 South Avenue, East in W estfield, the NJWA boasts several creative programs during every season o f the year, in­cluding the Little Op­era Company o f New Jersey, w hich stages widely acclaimed per­formances w ith profes­sional and aspiring ac­tors and musicians.

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W b s t p ik l d U n it e d WayThe Needs o f Today's Society: Giving a Helping Hand

The Westfield United Way - formerly known as the United Fund o f Westfield - supports 19 health and human service agen­cies which provide hundreds o f programs serving two out o f every three Westfield residents. This support is only possible because o f the generosity o f the Westfield community. When residents give to the Westfield United Way, their g ift goes far, but not far away. More than 300 Westfield residents also volunteer the ir time and ex­pertise to serve on the various committees o f the Westfield United Way. The Fund D istri­bution Committee ensures that the 19 hu­man service agencies utilize funds efficiently and effectively. Please read on to see a list o f these agencies and the community impact o f the Westfield United Way's distribution o f funds.

A m e r ic a n r e d C r o ssWestfield-Mountainside Chapter

westfieldmtside-redcross.org (908)232-7090

The American Red C ross/W estfie ld- Mountainside Chapter receives $ 15,000 for a program providing transportation for the elderly and disabled, $ 10,(XX) for the Handy­man Program and $10,000 for Health and Safety Programs.

T h e ARC Of U n io n Co u n t y arcunion.org

(908) 754-5910The ARC o f Union County provides ser­

vices to individuals o f all ages with develop­mental disabilities and their families. ARC o f Union County receives $13,900 for a program providing Services for local ch il­dren with disabilities.Boy Sc o u t s , Patr io ts Pa th Co u n c il

ppbsa.org (973)765-9322

The Boy Scouts, Patriots Path Council provides service and support to many local community organizations and churches. The Boy Scouts, Patriots Path Council receives $13,500 for a program intended to foster strong families and $2,000 fo r the collection o f food for local food banks.C e n t r a l je r s e y L e g a l S e r v ic e s

L S N J . O R G / U N I O N(908) 354-4340

Central Jersey Legal Services is a law Finn providing free representation to low income local residents. Central Jersey Legal Ser­vices receive $3,400 to provide c iv il legal assistance to low income clients in the Westfield area.

C e r e b a l Pa l s y l e a g u e o f u n io n c o u n t y

(908) 709-1800The Cerebral Palsy League provides edu­

cational, vocational and therapeutic pro­grams fo r m ultip ly handicapped individuals o f all ages. Cerebral Palsy League receives $6,600 towards a Pediatric Medical Day Care Program.

Co m m u n it y a c c e s s u n l im it e dcaunj.org

(908)354-3040Community Access Unlim ited offers a

wide range o f services for disadvantaged youth and adults with disabilities. Commu­nity Access Unlimited receives $1,550 to assist low income, homeless, elderly & dis­abled local residents who are seeking hous­ing. In addition $3,700 is allocated to provide outreach, education and recreation to youth and adults with disabilities.

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CO NTACT We Care is a 24-hour crisis

hotline staffed by highly trained volunteers who provide confidential crisis interven­tion, reassurance, support and referrals on community resources. CONTACT We Care receives $10,000 for its 24-hour Crisis Hotline and $3,750 for Volunteer Training.

G ir l Sco utsWa s h in g t o n r o c k Co u n c il

westfieIdnj.com/girlscouts (908) 232-3236

The G irl Scouts, Washington Rock Coun­c il inspires girls with the highest ideals o f character, conduct, patriotism and service. Serving over 11 ,(XX) girls and adults in the local area, the G irl Scouts receive $ 19,500 for youth development and outreach programs.

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(908)-889-8800The Jewish Community Center o f Central

NJ (JCC) provides social, recreational, edu­cational and humanitarian services for ind i­viduals and families through all phases o f life. The JCC receives $7,250 fo r day camp scholarships, $7,250 for after school care and $7,250 to fund senior adult programs.

J e w is h Fa m il y S e r v ic e A g e n c y jfscentralnj.com

Elizabeth; (908J-352-8375 Fanwood; (908)-889-4848 Warren; (908)-226-0727

The Jewish Fam ily Service Agency pro­vides individual, fam ily and marital coun­seling, child study team evaluations, home­maker services, as well as many other re­sources for the community. Jewish Family Service receives $9,000 towards a counsel­ing program fo r children and $3,000 for Home Care services.

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(908J-272-0300The Mental Health Association provides

advocacy on behalf o f persons who are men­tally ill, support and therapy groups for families o f mentally ill children and adults, children o f divorced parents as well as in for­mation and referral on all mental health services. Mental Health Association re­ceives $3,300 to r a domestic violence pro­gram, $3,500 fo r an anxiety disorders pro­gram and $3,000 for post-traumatic play therapy for the young.

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(908) 233-6146Mobile Meals delivers a hot meal o r a hot

and cold meal to il l , handicapped o r elderly individuals who are unable to shop and prepare meals fo r themselves. M obile Meals receive $9,250 fora program providing meals for these local residents who are confined to their home.

Pr e v e n t io n l in k spreventionlinks.org

(732)-381 -4100Prevention L inks takes a leadership role

in the prevention o f alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and other related issues by providing programs and services to individuals and groups. Prevention Links receives $4,900 for substance abuse education.

U cpc B e h a v io r a l h e a l t h c a r e(908)-756-6870

UCPC Behavioral Healthcare provides out- patient mental health services for residents o f Union County. These services include psychiatric and clin ical evaluations; medi­cation management; individual, fam ily and group therapies; and clinical case manage­ment for children and adults. UCPC Behav­ioral Healthcare receives $ 11,500 fo r outpa­tient behavioral services.

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V isiting Health Service helps individuals and fam ilies remain in their own homes during times o f stress caused by medical or social problems. V isiting Health Service receives $5,900 funding foraCertified Home Health Aide program.

v is it in g N u r s e A n d H e a l t h S e r v ic e s

(908)-352-5694V is it in g Nurse and Health Services

(VN H S) is a licensed, voluntary non-profit home and hospice program providing skilled nursing and hospice care, among other ser­vices to residents o f Union County. VNHS receives $7,000 for its Home Care program

and $3,500 for home visitations to prevent child abuse and neglect.

W e s t f ie l d Co m m u n it y Ce n t e r a s s o c ia t io n(9081-232-4759

The Westfield Community Center (W CC) is a multi-service center, providing social, recreational and educational programs serv­ing local residents o f all age groups. WCC receives $54,000 for after school/summer day camp programs, $44,500 for a senior citizens program, and $8,500 for "A t R isk" youth programs.

W e s t f ie l d “ Y ”westfieldynj.org(9081-233-2700

The Westfield “ Y " serves as a social focal point for the community by offering recre­ational activities and comprehensive pro­grams for every member o f the family. The “ Y ” receives $71,(MX) for youth and fam ily activities, $65,000 for teen programs and $35,000 for senior wellness. In addition, the “ Y ” utilizes Westfield United Way funding to support those who ord inarily could not afford to participate.

YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELING S e r v ic e

westfieldnj.com/yfcs(9081-233-2042

Youth & Fam ily Counseling Service o f­fers counseling to fam ilies and in d iv id u ­als w ith problems o f adolescent con flic ts, m arita l d ifficu lty , parent-child re la tion­ships, ch ild behavior d ifficu lt ie s and in d i­v idua l personality problems! Youth & F a m ily C o un se ling S e rv ice receives $58,500 to help fund these counseling programs.

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elcc@ we5tfieldnj.com Brian Nicklaus. Minister

f ir s t b a p t is t C h u r c h of W e s t f ie l d170 Elm Street, Westfield

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firstbaptist.westfield@ verizon.net Dr. Darla D. Turlington. Senior Pastor

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 125 Elmer Street. Westfield

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F ir s t u n it e d M e t h o d is t C h u r c h 1 East Broad Street. Westfield

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Rev. Edward H. Caril. Th.M.. Pastor G r a c e O r t h o d o x Pr e s b y t e r ia n

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gopc@ westfie ldnj.com Stanford Sutton. Jr.. Pastor

Ho ly T r in it y G r e e k O r th o d o x C h u r c h

250 Gallows Hill Road, W estfield (908)233-8533

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Rev. Peter Delvizis. Pastor

Ho ly Tr in it y r o m a n Ca t h o l ic Ch u r c h

315 Fust Street. W est field (908)232 8137

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Rev. Msgr. krseph P. Masielo. Pastor Mo u n t a in s id e C h a p e l 180 Spruce Drive. Mountainside

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Dr. Gregory Hagg, Senkir Minister Re d e e m e r L u t h e r a n Ch u r c h

229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield (908)232-1517

redeemeriutheranwestfield.com Reverend Paul Kritsch. Pastor

St . H e l e n ’s Ro m a n Ca t h o l ic C h u r c h

1600 Rahway Avenue, West field (908)232-1214

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St . Pa u l ’s e p is c o p a l C h u r c h 414 East Broad Street. Westfield

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cemeteries, dating back to the Revolution­ary War, including those located at the Scotch Plains Baptist Church, the Westfield Presby­terian Church, the Deserted V illage o f Fe ltv illc in the Watchung Reservation, and the private De Camp Family cemetery in Scotch Plains,

Many cemeteries in the area have gravesites dedicated to Revolutionary War veterans. In Westfield, thirty-three soldiers are listed. At the Baptist Church, special markers are lo­cated at the graves o f those who served in that war.

The Westfield Presbyterian Church named its cemetery “ The Revolutionary Cemetery,” and the records o f the site have been d ig i­tized by church member Dave Rogers, with the assistance o f the Boy Scouts. The oldest gravestone is dated 1730, and there is an unconfirmed grave dating to 1724. Records show that 1,121 plots were sold, however some have not been used. The last burial to occur there was in 1958.

An example o f a private fam ily burial area is the De Camp Family cemetery, located on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Rick Bousquet is the author o f “ Images o f America, Scotch Plains and Fanwood," a history o f the area, and President o f the Historical Society o f Scotch Plains and Fanwood since 1990. In an interview w ith T he T im es, Mr. Bousquet explained that it was very common for farm­ers in the 1700's to bury fam ily members on their property. A t this particular site, it is believed that six people are buried, and these include not only the landowner’s family, but also servants and American Indians.

Currently a new fam ily lives at the loca­tion, and they have marked the site with a plaque and are welcoming to visitors. They also allow groups to perform annual.cer­emonies honoring Revolutionary veterans and American Indians buried there.

Revolutionary soldiers are also buried in a small cemetery located in the Deserted V il­lage o f Feltvjlle in the Watchung Reserva­tion. It is believed that twenty-four people were buried there, however on ly four grave­stones remain. The land was originally settled by the Wilcocks fam ily, who ran a grist and lumber m ill. A village was established in 1845 by David Felt, a New York City busi­nessman, to provide housing for workers at his nearby paper m ill.

The pastor o f the Scotch Plains Baptist Church, the Reverend Chaz Hutchison,

has an active interest in cemeteries that began when he had his firs t job in high school m owing the grass o f a cemetery in Pittsburgh. Since com ing to the church in 1990, he has become the unoffic ia l cem­etery historian, and has led tours on H allow­een night.

The oldest legible headstone in the cem­etery is dated 1756. Church records indicate that burials began earlier, in 1743. However, no headstones exist from this time. No records are available regarding the total number o f burials done in the history o f the location. It is an active cemetery, w ith burials still oc­curring. Boy Scouts made a chart o f the locations o f all visible headstones.

Prior to etched headstones, graves were marked w ith simple rocks or large boulders. Stone cutting as an art form began in about 1650. Common design themes can be seen on most headstones from this era such as angels’ faces w ith wings, as symbols o f immortality, and three tulips, representing the Trinity. Age is not given by year o f birth, instead listing the years, months and days o f the deceased at the time o f death.

As with other cemeteries in the area, (he oldest headstones were made from sand­stone, a material chosen for its availability to stone carvers at the time. However, it was a poor choice, as this type o f sedimentary rock disintegrates due to exposure to the ele­ments. As a result, the front carved area of many headstones has either partially or com­pletely fallen o ff and been lost. Also, many headstones have been displaced or fallen overdue to changes in the soil during winter freezes.

There is much debate about how to handle the decaying headstones. Some feel that the markers should be allowed to fall apart naturally, and return to the soil where the deceased lays buried. Others believe that the gravestones are such important pieces o f history that they should be preserved for future generations to see. The problem is that a method fo r preserving the stones has not yet been discovered.

Many visitors come to cemeteries to do rubbings on the gravestones, a process where special paper and color are used to make a m im ic o f the etchings. People doing genea­logical research go to cemeteries to further their research on their fam ily tree.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on December 4, 2003 in The W estfie ld L e a d e r a n d The S c o tc h P la in s - F a n w o o d T im es.

By f r a n k s u l l e b a r g e rResting among the graves o f W estfield’s

tilita ry heroes atop the highest h ill in airview Cemetery stands a battered old annon, affectionately known as “ O ld One lorn." It is distinctive both because its right tmnion or mounting "horn" has been hro- en off. and also because it ’s history has een clouded by conflicting accounts o f its rigin. In the words o f Westfield historian nd scholar Ralph H. Jones, “ In the absence f hard evidence, the ‘One Horn' story is not istory. but folklore.”The popular account o f the gun first ap-

ears in the “ B rie f History o f W estfield" in 897 by The Reverend Newton W. Cadwcll, le Presbyterian Pastor from 1882-1902. asically, the same account is offered by harles A. Philhower in 1923 and in the 950s writings o f Arthur N. Pierson, a de- :endant o f Henry Baker who is prominently

mentioned in all o f the accounts.Rev, CadweM's account is as follows:

“ Early in the morning o f June 23. 1780, the citizens o f Westfield were called out by the wanting peals o f the old church bell....sprang to arms and thronged the highways. The British troops advanced in tw o divisions from Elizabethtown underSir Henry Clinton. Asntall detachment took the Westfield Road, capturing citizens and p lundering farm houses as they advanced."

"The fam ily o f W illiam Pierson (residing where 629 East Broad Street is now) was on the alert. The mother, standing on a pile o f wood, suddenly saw them and shouted 'The red coats are com ing!' The husband ran out and hid in the orchard. Soon the house was surrounded by and filled with British. ‘ Where is that damned old rebel?,’ they demanded.

But fa iling to find him or e lic it any infor­mation, they contented themselves by taking a fine horse from the bam. leaving a young colt. “ Hastening forward they next stopped at the old Baker homestead, then occupied by Henry Baker. The officer in command asked fo r a drink o f cider and promised protection to the fam ily i f the wants o f himself and his men were supplied. Finding themselves unmolested, they became bois­terous and insulting.

A ‘minute man’ by the name o f Captain L ilte ll hid himself in the bushes close to the house to watch and, i f necessary, render the

fam ily assistance. When one o f the men approached Mrs. Baker and forced her, at the point o f the bayonet, to the wall o f one o f the rooms o f the old farmhouse, he fired and seriously wounded the officer.in command. The British sprang to their saddles, but in the quick turn, one o f the cannons was thrown over against a large rock, and one o f its amis or ‘ horns’ was broken off. It has ever

O LD O N E HORN LOCATED IN FAIRVIEW CEMETERYi n W e s t f i e l d e n j o y s s e v e r a l v e r s io n s o f

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since been called O ld One Horn".Rev. Cadwell based his report on inter­

views w ith several aged Westfield natives between 1872 and 1887. "O ld One H orn" was moved to Fairview Cemetery and set into a concrete emplacement on Decoration (M em orial) Day in 1889, where it remains to this day.

The wonderful tale o f its orig in is unfortu­nately in con flic t w ith facts presented by two highly qualified Westfield scholars. Dr. J. A. Morgan, and Mr. Jones.

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o f the article by Frank Sullebargerof Fairview Cemetery published in T h is I s W e s tfie ld 2 0 0 1 . We choose to leave the controversy for later argument.

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Kvery town has a history. Some towns have a past. It is hard to imagine, especially lo r those who live here, that a quaint, pictur­esque town like Colonial Westfield could be the backdrop fo r a host o f unrelated mur ders. Although some o f the motives seem to be as unique as the perpetra­tors themselves, be it pride, greed, re ta lia tio n o r a loose temper, Westfield tried not to let the fabric o f its close-knit com munity unravel Irorn the unwanted notoriety attained from the crimes.

M urder and intrigue in Westfield— a town that at times seems to exist within a protec­tive armor separating it from the evils o f the world— goes back more than two centuries.

W h e n J a m e s Mo r g an Wa s H u n g A lmost 225 years ago. on November 14,

1781, the Rev. James Caldwell was shot on the causeway at theElizabethtown Port by American sentinel James Morgan. Caldwell was the circuit pastor for Westfield’s Presby­terian Church and other congregations in the area.

Caldwell had intended to visit Berlah Murray who was aboard a sloop docked at the wharf, but was informed she had gone ashore to visit her sister. but had left behind a package for Caldwell. Sentinel James Morgan intercepted Caldwell as he was re­turning with the package and insisted that he inspect its contents.

When Caldwell refused and tried to return w ith the package to the ship. Morgan shot him w ith his musket. Morgan was tried and convicted o f murder in Westfield on January 29, 1782. He was taken to the church and

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then hanged on the Scudder Farm, at what is now called Gallows H ill.

The motive for Morgan’s action is still unknown. Some accounts say he was strictly fo llow ing orders not to allow the passage o f un inspected packages; others say Morgan

was bribed by the British to murder the active patriot.

Some reports claim Morgan is buried in an unmarked grave in the revolutionary cemetery across the street from the Presbyterian Church. Other accounts place Morgan’s re­

mains on Scuddcr’s farm on Gallows H ill Road.

B A u m s -Bq l i. Go t c l u b b e dWhat would be dubbed the "murder o f the

century” began on a sprawling farm in Springfield. Baltus Roll, a farmer and mem­ber o f the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, was attacked and left to die by two men at his farmhouse in 1831. The intruders attacked Roll and tied him up in an attempt to leam the location o f the successful farmer’s leg­endary hidden fortune.

According to Baltus’s w ife ’s account, the couple had gone to bed early and were awakened by a m idnight pounding on the door. Two men entered the house and dragged Mr. Roll out o f bed. He was attacked and tortured by two strangers in an attempt to make him reveal the hiding place o f his money. They took him outside and left him for dead in a snow bank. Mrs. Roll lied the house in a panic, running through the woods, reluming to her husband’s lifeless body in the morning.

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JO H N L i s tBy the time John E. List, Westfield's most

notorious crim inal, was caught in 1989 at the age o f 63, 17 and a ha lf years after the brutal murder o f his entire fam ily, the story was no longer front-page news. But the murders — which claimed the lives o f his mother. A lma List, his wife. Helen List and their three children Patricia, 18. John Jr.. 15 and Frederick. 13 — were not forgotten.

Although the house no longer stands high atop the h ill on affluent H illside Avenue, it is not uncommon for residents to drive out- of-towners by pointing out the lot where the 18-room mansion. Breeze Knoll, once stood.

John List, orig inally from Bay City. M ichi­gan, moved his fam ily to Westfield in the early 1960s. He financed the $ 100,000 house with the help o f his mother. But the no nonsense accountant soon found he was liv ing well above his means. He was in debt and s tru g g lin g to a ffo rd the lifestyle he had created.

Unbeknownst to his family, he lost his jo b as a certified public accountant and insur­ance salesman at State M u­tual Association o f Orange.He left every morning under the false pretense that he was going to work, only to spend the entire day in the Westfield train station.

The disappearance o f the children, who were students at Westfield High School and Roosevelt Intermediate School, did not arouse suspicion because List had carefully orchestrated their ab­sence. Superintendent o f Schools L illard E. Law received letters from Mr. L ist in early November 1971, stating that the children would be away on an extended trip to North Carolina.

On December 7, 1971, neighbors became concerned reportedly not having seen the family for approximately a month and called police. Patrolmen George Zhelesnik and Charles Heller were dispatched to the scene where they saw a body on the floor and immediately called headquarters.

Police forced their way into the home to discover the bodies o f Mrs. L ist and the children in bloodied sleeping bags in the empty ballroom o f the home. His mother’s body was found in the hallway on the third floor. C'P.S. M o th e r is in th e h a llw a y in the a t t ic - 3 r d flo o r . S h e w as to o h e a v y to m o v e " List’s confession would read.)

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It was determined that he shot his w ife at the breakfast table. Then climbed the stairs to third floor, where his mother would meet her sim ilar fate. He systematically k illed his children as they returned home from school lin ing them up next to his w ife in the ball­room, where he had drug her body from the

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ately focused on the only miss­ing member o f the fam ily. Suspicions were qu ickly con­firmed. A three-page confes­sion was turned over by his pastor, Rev. Eugene Rehwinkel, o f the Redeemer Lu theran C hurch . Rev. Rehwinkel orig inally refused to turn the confession over, claim ing it was privileged, but eventually lost the battle.

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is w ro n g fr o m a l l th a t I h a ve b e en ta u g h t a n d th a t a n y rea so n s th a t I m ig h t g iv e w ill n o t m a k e it r igh t. B u t y o u a re th e o n e p e r s o n th a t I k n o w th a t w h ile n o t c o n d o n in g th is w ill a t le a s t p o s s ib ly u n d e rs ta n d w h y I f e l t I h a d to d o th is ,” read the hand written con­fession.

" I w a sn 't e a rn in g a n y w h e re n e a r en o u g h to su p p o r t us. E v e ry th in g I tr ie d s e e m e d to f a l l to p ie c e s . 'True w e c o u ld h a ve g o n e b a n k ru p t & m a y b e g o n e o n w elfa re .

B u t th a t b r in g s m e to m y n e x t p o in t. K n o w in g th e typ e o f lo c a tio n o n e w o u ld h a v e to liv e in p lu s the e n v iro n m e n t f o r th e c h ild ren p lu s th e e ffe c t o n th e m k n o w in g th e y w ere o n w e lfa re w as ju s t m o re th a n I th o u g h t th e y c o u ld <S w o u ld e n d u r e .. ."

It is believed that Mr. L is t fled by train to M ichigan and then Denver, CO where he set up residence. He would eventually marry a woman from his local church.

Mr. L ist remained at large fo r almost two decades, liv ing in V irginia under the alias Robert P. C lark until he was profiled in 1989 on the television show, “ America’s Most Wanted," which crafted a clay bust depict­ing what List, 17 years older, might pres-

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A fter approximately 110 witnesses includ­ing Detective Lt. Bernard Tracy o f the Westfield Police Department and Superior Court Judge W illiam L ’ E Wertheimer, a Westfield resident who sentenced John Emil List to five consecutive life sentences w ith ­out the possibility o f parole. He is currently serving his sentence at the Trenton State Prison.

Almost as iron ic as “ America’s Most Wanted" being one o f Mr. L is t’s favorite shows was the fact that in the ballroom hanging high above the bodies o f his be­loved fam ily was the answer to John List's debt. The glass ceiling o f the ballroom was a signed Tiffany orig inal that came crashing down in August 1972 when the house, as well as its owner disappeared in a pu ff o f smoke.

A fire o l unknown orig in leveled the man­sion, leaving only a charred memory o f the evil that once lurked behind its walls. Fire

Chief Norman Ruerup deemed the fire " o f a suspicious nature." The cause o f the fire, thought to be the work o f an arsonist, is still unknown.

Just when residents had all but accepted John L is t’s unforgivable crime, 23 year-old Linda Sisko wits k illed in her South Avenue apartment by her boyfriend Jacob Ehrlich after the couple had a figh t in 1974.

In July 1976 a local neighborhood was in a slate o f terror when Lena Triano was stabbed and killed and Josephine Piansecka was stabbed in their Caceiola Place homes.

Almost as notorious as the John List M ur­der is what the media dubbed The Leader Murders. A bizarre set o f circumstances that would once again shake the town to its core. It was a crime scene very different from the List murders, but w ith more than one com­mon thread.

Kurt Bauer, who would eventually be­come owner o f T h e W e s tfie ld Leader, pur­chased the vacant lot on H ills ide Avenue that was once the scene o f five grisly murders. Here, he made his home. A fter moving, he died in 1995 from an illness. His brother, Jeffrey L. Bauer. 48, took over the helm as publisher. His mother Katherine Bauer would remain on the masthead as co-publisher.

Only weeks after the loss o f her son Kurt, Katherine witnessed the brutal murder o f her son Jeffrey at the hands o f his estranged wife Meta Bauer inside T h e L e a d e r office located at the time on 50 Elm Street.

Meta Bauer was considered by most to be attractive, bright and funny. A t 46, she had been married numerous times and was on her way to divorce number three.

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When it comes to scholastic sports, Westfield High School has a long and glori­ous tradition that ranks with any other school in the New Jersey. The first sport team fielded by the school was in football, in the late 1890s. Basketball and baseball were added early in the 20th century, and then track and field. By the 1920s, Westfield also had teams in tennis and golf, plus girls sports that included a 1924 basketball team that played Lawton, Okla., for the mythical “national” championship (Lawton won).

In the fall of 1929, Bob Duncan was brought in as the football coach and ath­letic director, and sports at WHS began to take off. Duncan’s first two football teams were unbeaten (but tied) and he also pro­duced some of the top track talent in the state. In the late 1930s Duncan hired Joe Freeman, and he became a legendary coach in football, while also serving as basket­ball and baseball coach.

Westfield went through an athletic drought in the 1950s, which were any­thing but happy days. But the 1960s dawned bright in what Newark F.vening News sports writer Ray DeGraw would call “Titletown.” Gary Kehler’s football, wres­tling and golf teams, Walt Clarkson's cross country, swimming .and track teams, and Norm Koury’s baseball teams put Westfield on the state’s radar. And even the basketball teams produced outstanding teams, under John Lay, Bob Sanislow and Bob Fulton. In 1972, basketball reached its pinnacle, cap­turing the only state Group 4 title in school history.

The swim teams at Westfield started a dynasty in the mid 1950s. By 2005, the team

had won 48 of the last 49 county champion­ships, a record 20 state championships and was the only New Jersey school with over 700 victories.

Tennis in the 1980s was always among the state’s best. And girls sports? Field hockey.

and Dave Townley - and was North 2 Group Academy. All five matches go three sets, with 3 tri-champions with Hillside and Regional. WHS winning at first singles (Doug Yearley),

« n ' *■* ---------------1------* D . . L l o i - a n H c i n n l o c / l u f f t k l r . l ___ l1956: Former WHS standout Bob Clotworthy earns a gold medal in diving at the Melbourne Olympics. Clotworthy was a three-time New Jersey state champion, and

softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball and gymnastics have all been ranked among the state's elite at some point, led by coaches Carol Donner, Merilyn Diamond, Kathy Luckey, Maggie McFadden and Bev Torok.

Memorable Moments 1947: Gerry McGinley led the Blue Devils

beating Plainfield 32-12 to put the topper on the finest season of coach Spittin’ Joe Freeman's career. The team went 10-0 and averaged 35.4 points per game. It included lour future WHS Hall of Famers - Gerry McGinley, Sam Mitchell, Rick McGinley

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basketball coach is capped with the only state title in school history, when the Blue Devils defeat Triton 44-42 in overtime for the Group 4 crown in Princeton . Juniors Tim Goski and Scott Novacek are the marquee names, but seniors Steve Reddy, Tom Pfeiffer and Larry Simmons are the glue in the 25-2 season. WHS avenged losses to Cranford (61-59) and Thomas Jefferson (52-50) in the sectional tournament, then edged Hackensack (56-5 L) be­fore toppling Triton.

1973: The state’s top two teams - Westfield and Nutley - meet at the Nutley Oval before a crowd estimated at well over12,000 in what would be the 48th and final game in WHS’s historic 48-game unbeaten streak. The two titans battled to a 0-0 tie, with Nutley contain­ing Glen Kehler. and WHS stopping Nutley four times at the goal line late in the fourth quarter.

1977: Westfield defeats Barringer 37-12 before a Giants Stadium crowd of over 32,(XX). The win caps an 11 -0 season for the Blue Devils, and earns them consideration as possibly the greatest high school football team in New Jersey history.

1978: On a cold Saturday night in January, Westfield was the place to be. At the varsity gym, coach Gary Kehler’s wres­tlers were pulling off a stun­ning 26-18 win over powerful Hunterdon Central, Across town at the Westfield YMCA, coach Perry' Coultas* swimmers were upsetting the previously unbeatable I.awrenceville School 94-78.

1978: The foursome of Brion Gray, Allen Smith, Frank Kelly and Butch Woolfolk become the first WHS team to win a Championship of America race at the pres­tigious Penn Relays, capturing the 4x100.

1978: The Westfield boys tennis team cap­tures its first All-Groups title with a 4-1 victory over arch-rival Christian Brothers

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second singles (Jeff Factor), third singles (Joel Katz ) and first doubles (Andy Biederman-Dan Perach ) and coming up just short at second doubles (Andy Loft-Sri

Nivargikar ).1992: Chris Campbell climaxes one of

the greatest comebacks in Olympic history, capturing a bronze medal in Barcelona! Campbell, a former state champion at WHS and later a two-time NCAA champion at Iowa, was world champion and the heavy favorite to win the gold in 1980. when president Jimmy Carter had the U.S. boy­cott the Moscow Olympics. Four years later, Campbell was injured just prior to trials and his replacement won a gold medal. After five years in retirement, Campbell retired to the mats and within two years he handed Russian legend Mahorbek Khadartsev his first career loss. Khadartsev avenged that loss in the ’92 Olympics opening round, but Campbell won six straight bouts to earn the bronze.

1995: WHS wins its second Champion­ship of Americas race, and first under coach Jack Martin, at the Penn Relays when the

foursome including Lawrence Ho(3:15 1,200 leg), John O'Brien (51.4 400), Ted Kilcommons (1:56.2 800) and Matt

Elmucciuo (4:11.5 1600 leg). Same foursome finished fourth in the 4x800 Championship of America final, and Matt Elmuccio captures the distance medley.

1999: After 42 years of bring­ing home the first-place trophy from the Union County Swim­ming Championships, WHS comes up just short against Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The Raiders’ Dave Russ is the hero, pulling out come-from-hehind wins in the 200 medley and 200 free relays that prove to be the difference.

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The Westfield High School boys cross­country team turned in its finest perfor­mance of the season to place eighth at the Meet of Champions in Holmdel Park on November 20. The Blue Devil boys totaled 233 points to win a tiebreaker with Ocean City and also topped rival Cranford that finished I Ith at 242.

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tender for Union County top honors. It may not be next year, but the tale^jAiefinitely there for the Westfield High Sehool girls basketball learn to achieve that status.

After a dismal 0-23 season in 2004, the addition of five talented freshmen blended well with the existing upperclassmen and led the Blue Devils to a respectable 9-13 record. Better than that, this youthful squad demon­strated with their moxic and team speed that they were willing to scrap with the best.

Freshman forward Erin Miller had a knack to weave around or even dnve through de­fenders to lead her team with 376 points. Freshman center Stephanie Slodyczka led the team with 179 rehounds and was second in scoring with 252 points.

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By FRED L E C O M TECapturing first place in nine of 11 events

proved to be the deciding factor as the Westfield High School boys swimming team swam to a 96-72, victory over Hunterdon Central in the North Jersey Public A semifi­nal round in Westfield on February 17.

Dan Chabanov won two individual events and swam on the winning 200-freestyle relay foursome for the Blue Devils. Chabanov breezed through the 200-yard freestyle, fin­ishing in 1:54.41, then joined Brandon Cuba

and P.J. Harley to finish 1-2-3 in the 100- yard freestyle by touching first with a time of 52.63. Cuba followed in a time of 52:65 and Harley finished in 54.51. Back in the pond, Chabanov combined with Matt Blutfield, Harley and Pat Daurio to win the 200-yard freestyle relay event in 1:37.45.

"This was my first shave meet, so I was looking to come out and do something big. It was probably a four second drop for me since I swan! the 200 free, so I was really happy with it," said Chabanov.

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The No. 4 Westfield High School girls swim team made it three North Jersey, Section 2, Public A titles in a row by downing No. 15 Bridgewatcr-Raritan, 98-72, at Lincoln Commu­nity School in Bayonne on February 20. The 11 2 Blue Devils demonstrated the strength of their depth by competing without the services of stars Jackie De la Fuente and Amanda Dickson, after she was forced to drop out of the 200-individual medley.

Sophomore Darrell Ann Smith grabbed victo­ries in the 200-individual medley with a time of 2:19.89 and the 100-backstroke with a time of 1:05.72. Alexi Kuska touched first in the 200- freestyle at 2:03.72, Katie Morgan touched first in the 100-breaststroke with a time of 1:11.45 and Kylie Fraser touched first in the 100-butter- fly at 1:01.58.

Kuska, Brittany Reyes, Kirsten Selerl and Elizabeth Hawkins combined to win the 200- freestyle relay with a time of 1:45.04. Fraser, Dickson, Reyes and Selcrt touched first in the 200-medley relay with a time of 1:55.98.

F r e d k l e c o m t e por T h e W e s t e i e l d L e a d e h WHIZZING TO VICTORY...BLUE DEVIL DAN CHABANOV SWEPT THE 200 FREE, THE lOO-YARD FREESTYLE, THEN JOINED MATT BLUTFIELD, P.J. HARLEY AND PAT DAURIO TO WIN THE 200 FREE8TYLE RELAY EVENT. WE8TFIELD BEAT HUNTERDON CENTRAL, 96-72, IN THE NORTH JERSEY SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS IN WESTFIELD ON FEBRUARY 17.

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earn made huge strides from last year's 12-10, am finishing 16-7 and sharing the Watchung Conference National Division crown with Icotch Plains-Fanwood. Even with the huge Elides, next year's learn may be even belter.

We felt we made big strides from last year,” Hated Blue Devil Head Coach Boh Brewster. "The

lys who came in this year more than proved mselves. Overall, as a team, we did well.” The Blue Devils had one of their best team

rtting averages (BA) in memory, finishing IS349. Although featuring several line seniors.

Die six returning starters in the lineup finished IjW'ith an incredible .369 average, so that statis­

tic combined with a Junior Varsity team that ■won the Union County title should promise a pvery successful 2005 season, f Two sophomores, catcher Mike Murray and

'f shortstop/pitcherTom Ricciuli. came up 2-3 in BA. with respective averages of .400 and .395.

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By DAVID B. CORBINThe Westfield High School girls track

and field team attained one of its goals by capturing the Union County Relay crown at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May I. Westfield, w ith a total of 80.5 points, placed in every event but the pole vault and won two events to beat out a highly improved Summit team that placed second with 57 points.

That "across the board” talent made the

difference, since Summit performed very well in the middle and long distance events but struggled in the field.

Blue Devils Caroline Sheridan, Alison Pelrow and Christina Henry took second in the team shot put at 94’7.75”; Sheridan. Nicole Simone and Olena Borkow sky placed second in the javelin at 265'6”; and Amanda Nchring. Britany Mironovich and Emily Perry tied for fourth in the high jump at 14 feet- all WHS records.

D a v id B C o r e in f o r T h e W e s t f i e l d L e a d e r IN A BATTLE FOR BALL CONTROL...BLUE Devil Mike Pa t e l l a , No . 21, gets th e ballKNOCKED AWAY BY A MENDHAM MlNUTEMAN LONG STICK. NO. 16 MENDHAM DEFEATED THEBlue Devils, 5-3, in Westfield on April 21.

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Coach Jaime Ruszala’s team, ranked No. 4 in the state, took on perennial state tourna­ment rival West Windsor-Plainsboro South on February 25 in the Public A Division semifinals at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, With best times in just about every

event and more than 4.(XX) power points, the Blue Devils advanced to Saturday’s final with a 92-78 victory.

The opponent in the final was Vineland, ranked No. I in the state and the three-time defending Public A champions. WHS came to swim, power pointing just under 4,1 (X) and

getting a very' rare 1-2-3 sweep over the Fighting Clan in the breaststroke. In the end. Vineland had too many guns and took a 105- 65 decision.

"We swam really well," Ruszula said. "I'm proud of the girls. They didn't just show up to get hammered."

A South Jersey newspaper got the feisty coach riled up after the meet when they asked

her how it felt to be going up against an elite team like Vineland. “Ijustsaid, ‘We're- an elite team, too,' ” she said. “And we are.”

The WHS girls finished the season with a 12-3 record, losing only to Vineland. Im­maculate Heart Academy and Mount St. Mary, the top three teams in the slate. Westfield shared the Union County championship with Scotch Plains-Fanwood, which captured the state Pub­lic B title last weekend, and also was second to Mount St. Mary at the 26th Pirate Invi­tational.

Ruszala loses eight strong seniors to gradua­tion: Amanda Dickson. DeLaFuente, Selert.

Lauren Winchester, Liz Trimble, Chris­tine Clark, Neda Semaika and Lisa Zhang. But there is a very strong nucleus, return­ing, with Reyes, Fraser, Morgan, Liz Hawkins, Alexi Kuska. Darrell Ann Smith. Julie Cederoth, Isabella and Caltie Meserole, among others.

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NERVOUS ANTICIPATION...THE WESTFIELD PAL “D" FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND COACH JOHN Dugan await th e end of th e first half andPREPARE TO RUN OUT OF THE CHUTE AND ONTO THE FIELD.

BY DAVID B. CORBINMore than gaining yardage took place at

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, staff and security personnel, the Westfield PAL "D" football team got the opportunity of a lifetime by performing during halftime of the Giants/Eagles game.

Memories were also gained prior to the game, beginning with the 10 a.m. bus depar­ture from Tamaques Park in Westfield. En­during a deluge, the bus arrived at Giants Stadium around 10:40 a.m.

Expecting to transfer immediately to “The Bubble" - a massive domed enclosure with tables, chairs and television screens to view the game - "Murphy’s Law” came into play. Unfortunately forlhe“D" team, "The Bubble" was occupied by another organization and there would be no vacancy until 1 p.m.

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"It was getting pretty loud and hot, so I was getting annoyed," said offensive cen­ter Michael Mondonof the long wait in the bus. Was he concerned about the rain? “Yes! I was afraid if 1 snapped it (the ball) and it slipped, everybody would get mad at me."

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In April 1948, Harry S. Truman was in the White House preparing to run for reelection. The same year, G entlem en 's A greem ent won the Oscar for Best Picture, the world was gearing up for its first Olympic Games since before World War II began to be held in London, and in Westfield, a group of busi­ness men and women voluntarily met for the first time and called themselves the Westfield Business Association (WBA).

The charter group of the WBA was made up of 29 business men and women. Accord­ing to the piece of paper they signed, the aims and purposes of this organization were “to create greater opportunities for business within the town, to cooperate in every way to further the interests of legitimate business and to assist in making Westfield a better place in which to live."

At the first meeting, the WBA decided to meet monthly at the Rialto Theatre to dis­cuss town-wide promotions and to address concerns. W. B. Cole of the Sports Center was named head of the new business group. The group’s initial plans included acquiring town Christmas decorations, taking action on the parking problem and organizing spe­cial sales events. In May, the WBA managed its first retail promotion, “Westfield Gift Week,'' in which shoppers were awarded prizes at random for shopping in the down­town. Membership quickly rose to 80 mem­bers.

In 1957, the WBA incorporated itself as the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce

(WACC). This was a significant step for the tinued to build its membership and serve as organization, as well as area businesses, a voice for the business community. It kept to

T he Westfield Retail Merchants association welcomed home World War I soldiersWITH A PARADE DOWN EAST BROAD STREET (PHOTO CIRCA 1919).

The very existence of a local chamber of its goal of introducing Christmas decora- commerce is good for a business commu- tions by the late 1950s, by requesting that all nity. Recognition as a "Chamber of Com- downtown merchants pitch in to fund the merce" provided the organization with cost. Soon after, many other familiar “brand awareness" and an identity that Westfield activities got their start, including helped it gain acceptance as business force, the Town Tree Lighting Ceremony,

Throughout the 1950s, the WACC con- Merchant Sale Days, also known as “Blue

Tag Sale Days," and the town-wide flag Display.

Besides community outreach, the Cham­ber organized meetings for its members to discuss important business topics, such as taxes, health insurance and parking. It served as a source for information and as a repre­sentative of the business community to the local government and beyond.

In 1964, to assist with the lack of parking, the Chamber leased property on Central Avenue for consumers. They opened the lot in June. By November, they gave out an “award" or gift certificate for the 10,000th car to park in the lot.

Another of the Chamber's most notable triumphs came in 1982.The Townol Spring- field planned to sell property in order to develop a shopping mall on Route 22. Such a mall would have overwhelmed Westfield with traffic and diverted shoppers away from the downtown. The Chamber organized its members in opposition to the proposal and saw it defeated by late 1982.

Then and now, the primary function of the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among local business people in retail, service arid the professions. The Chamber administers an on-going schedule of programs and activities designed to keep local business people in contact with one another, informed about important issues, and enthusiastic about business in Westfield.

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Judy Bell Jerry Bonnetti Tamatha HamOl-Costello Janet DeFlore Barbara DohertyDiane Cassitta Fran Comstock

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Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 39 New York financier and former U.S. Ambas­sador to Denmark under the Reagan Admin­istration. confirmed that his mother was upset, over divorce proceedings w ith her husband, Jeffrey.

It was later revealed that on Sunday, March 3, 19%, Meta

'would take an Amtrak train from Durham, NC to Philadelphia.Once in Philadelphia, she rented a car and drove to Westfield, ar­riving sometime on Monday, As she parked the rental car in the southside lot of the train station, it wasclear she had retaliation on her mind.

According to employees who witnessed the murder/suicide,Meta arrived in disguise at the weekly newspaper's office on Elm Street shortly after 4:30 p.m. Jeffrey had stepped out of the office, but Meta was told he was to return shortly. She decided to wait.

Upon his return, the couple went into the hack offices to talk and approximately 20 minutes later Meta emerged. Employees

Police Chief ANTHONY SCUTTI WESTFIELD 1996

would later tell authorities they heard no oilman James Hely.

lighting or screaming.So, when Meta pulled out the 357-caliber

Magnum and pumped three bullets into her husband's chest and head, employees, w ho

were nearby in horror, were as surprised as the victim. She then pul the gun in her mouth and pulled the trigger a fourth and final time.

Two 911 calls were received almost immediately. Upon ar­rival. the police and paramedics pronounced both Jeffrey and Meta dead at the scene.

Although authorities would soon recovery a suicide note along w ith binoculars and ammunition in her rental car, it was evident the crime was premeditated. “D-N- R ," a universal medical term for Do Not Resuscitate was written

on Meta’s stomach in blue ink. It was clear she had come to Westfield with the intention of killing her husband, as well as herself.

A1965 graduate of Westfield High School. Jeffrey had the reputation of being "a gym rat and great athlete” said Westfield Coun-

Ama/ingly, only three days after the murder/suicide. The L ea d er published its Thursday edition. It made no mention of the tragic demise of its publisher. Katherine Bauer chose to let the other papers focus on the negative side of her son's death. Die March 7, 1996 edition featured a trib­ute to the life of both her sons. She died on Mother's Day, one year later.

Carmelo Montalbano, co-owner of The Leader, moved out of town w ithin the year.

By June, 1996, Horace Corbin, a business­man and chemical engineer, bought The Leader. He has been publisher for almost 10 years now. The office of 60 years was moved, one block aw ay - far enough he says from the curse of the Bauersandall links to John List.

Every a little town has a dark side to its history. Westfield not excluded and does history tend to repeat itself.’ Children might know this answer all too well as Halloween approaches. When they walk down Gallows Hills Road, though too dark to see. the stout fall breeze carries whispers - they’re sure it’s from the souls of those who were hung there and buried in Fairview Cemetery.

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A m e r i c a n L e s i o n1003 North Avenue, (908) 232-9689

ARBOR CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETYP.O. Box 2901, Westfield, 07091

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T h e ARC o f U n i o n C o u n t y I 52 Fadem Road. Springfield, 07081

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BRAKES G r o u p; 159 North Euclid Avenue. (908) 233-5622 | [email protected]

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C o l l e g e w o m a n 's C l u b P.O. Box 2694, Westfield, 07091 (908) 233-4856, westfieldnj.com/cwclub

G irl Sc o u t s201 Grove Street, (908) 232-3236 westfieldnj.com/girlscouts

C O N T A C T W e C ar ePO. Box 2376, Westfield. NJ 07091,(908)301-1899 contactwecare.org

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tain Avenue to the town based on an agree­ment signed in the mid-1980s. Under the agreement, the town accepted the Reeve home “so long as the property is used for ‘charitable, municipal or other non-profit use.’”

Several estimates have been made of the funds necessary to renovate the home to meet public building codes while transfer­ring it into a public museum to house The Westfield Historical Society's archives. Es­timates range from $700,000 to $3,500,000 depending on the scope and goals. The funds are to come from private sources.

2005 is likely to be the critical decision year for this vision to become a reality. Those interested in the project should contact the Westfield Historical Society.P r e s e r v i n g T h e t o w n 's h e r i t a g e

The Westfield Historical Society, char­tered in 1969, was founded to help maintain Westfield’s unique qualities and preserve its rich heritage. The Society is made up of those interested in matters of historical sig­nificance to Westfield, its environs and the country. It is dedicated to perpetuating the memory of those who contributed to Westfield’s proud heritage.

Through its museum and archives collec­tion, the Society is continuously adding to the town’s repository of Westfield lore. The collection contains thousands of artifacts and other memorabilia. These include books, documents, letters, photographs and slides, maps and newspapers, postcards, scrapbooks, architectural drawings, posters, flags, his­

toric uniforms and other attire and tools.The Society sponsors five to six speakers

annually; as well as its Dutch Treat First Wednesday speaker-luncheons that arc held monthly throughout the year. It also spon­sors field trips to a variety of interesting historic sites.

Instilling a sense of local heritage and roots in Westfield residents, including school children, is a major focus of the Society’s educational initiatives. It assists schools in preparing a prospectus on local history for third graders and provides speakers for school classes and civic organizations. One of the Society's earliest accomplishments was its purchase of the historic Miller-Cory House at 614 Mountain Avenue. The circa 1740 house is operated as a living museum by an appointed board and volunteers.

The Society supported the town's historic preservation movement, and lobbied both to get an ordinance passed in 1982 and. later, to have it strengthened. The Society is rep­resented on Westfield's Historic Preserva­tion Commission.

Publications sponsored by the society in­clude: A Guide to the C olonia l C em etery o f The P resbyterian Church in W estfield, N ew Jersey, by Herbert A. Halsey; historical maps of Westfield; postcards with scenes of old Westfield, and W estfield in the G olden A ge o f P ostcards, a 128-pagc, paperback that documents the growth and development of the town between 1903 and 1928.

The Westfield Historical Society can be contacted by ca!ling908-789-4040exl. 4047. More information can be obtained at weslfieldnj.com/history. E-mail: [email protected].

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The Downtown Westfield Corporation i DWC), formed in 1906, is the management entity of the Special Improvement District, It is governed by a seven member board, has two full-time staff members including Ex­ecutive Director Sherry Cronin and Execu­tive Assistant Courtney Ncmec, a part-time website manager Beth Brenner, and numer­ous volunteers serving on design, promo­tion, economic development and organiza­tion committees.

The vision of the DWC is for Westfield to he a preferred destination where people want to live, work, and visit. Westfield is also honored to be one of 26 designated Main Street Communities in New Jersey, a pro­

gram of the National Trust's National Main Street Center.

Considered an extraordinary destination for a wide variety of venues, Westfield is home to numerous restaurants of all culi­nary distinctions. For the movie lover. The Rialto Theatre has been a downtown icon for decades. Westfield is also home to many brand name stores such as Victoria Secret, The Gap, Coach and Banana Republic.

For the latest happenings, event informa­tion, and promotional offers from Westfield businesses, check out WestfieldToday.com or contact the DWC at (908) 789-9444. Offices are located at 105 Elm Street, Westfield.

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president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Kennedy Smith, Director of the National Trust's National Main Street Center, announced that Westfield has earned a 2004 Great American Main Street Award for its successful efforts in revitalizing its downtown area through historic preserva­tion at the opening session of the Trust's national conference in Albuquerque.

“Westfield is a great place to be; with art shows, jazz bands, new stores in old build­ings, and old stores with new visions, Westfield is about saving a treasured theater and restoring a tired train depot, about find­ing innovative solutions to that most persis­tent of problems parking,” said Mr. Moe.

“The tireless volunteers who have in­vested almost 25,(XX) hours in the revitaliza­tion of their downtown have invigorated the heart of their community.”

In the 1970’s, family-owned stores began closing as Westfield's shoppers headed to malls. Moviegoers deserted the downtown theater in favor of a multi-plex in a neighbor­ing community. By the late I980's, down­town Westfield was on a downhill slide. The store vacancy rate steadily rose, reaching nearly 40 percent in the early 90's. Poor traffic How hurt die downtown. Commuter parking at the train station was outpaced by steadily increasing demand. Recognizing the need for action, former Mayors Richard Bag­ger and Garland “Bud” Boothe, formed a committee of property owners, business lead­ers, and residents to investigate downtown’s problems. The committee recommended Main Street. In I993. Westfield became a New

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Jersey Main Street community. With the pas­sage of a city ordinance in 1996, Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) was born. It has brought 29 new retailers and 25 new restaurants to downtown.

Downtown's appearance has received equal attention: 75 of the district’s 2(X) build­ings have undergone major renovations; half of the 2(X) offices on upper floors cur­rently remodeled; and 75 of the downtown's 175 apartments are now renovated. A fayade incentive grant program has leveraged more than $1(X),(XX) in private improvements to downtown storefronts. DWC also worked closely with the New Jersey Department of Transportation to revamp the town's his­toric train station.

In 2(XX), a study of the downtown parking revealed that demand exceeded supply by 20 percent. In 2(X)i. Mayor Gregory McDermott established a citizen’s committee, which con­ducted a commuter survey, studied traffic flow, and conducted a financial analysis. Al ter many years of parking sludies and debates, the town council is in the process of approving an innovative public-private partnership for con­struction of two parking decks, for shoppers, commuters, and employees, Current plans call for mixed use: retail space on the first lloors combined with residential units.

The 2(X)4 Great American Main Street Award winners are: Burlington, Iowa, Encinitas, California, Paso Robles, Califor­nia. Rogers, Arkansas, and Westfield. New Jersey. Each winning community receives a $2,5(X)cash prize to further its revitalization efforts, a bronze plaque commemorating its award, road signs, and a certificate.

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