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2 Page 2 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Fine Wines & Spirits Marketplace 333 South Avenue East Westfield, New Jersey Phone: (908) Featuring... Sunrise Cellars The Wine Department at ShopRite Liquors of Westfield Offering Custom Gift Baskets, Our Cheese Shoppe and Our Temperature Controlled Wine Room.

3 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 3 AD POPULOS, NON ADITUS, PERVENIMUS - SERVING THE TOWN SINCE 1890 This Is Westfield 2008 Contents Page Feature 4 Mayor s Note 5 Town Services 9 Town Admin & Library 10 Architectural Glimpse Town Clock and Town Bell 14 Train Station Arts & Entertainment 19 Public Schools 20 Area Schools 21 Board of Education 26 Westfield United Way Houses of Worship 32 Fire Department 33 Police Department 36 Neighboring Towns 37 Chamber of Commerce 37 Downtown Westfield Corp. 38 Parks & Recreation Sports 46 Town Appointments 47 Town Council 48 Rescue Squad 50 Miller-Cory House Museum Directory of Organizations 60 County & State Officials 61 Directory of Organizations 36TH ANNUAL EDITION A SPECIAL SECTION OF The Westfield Leader P.O. BOX NORTH AVENUE WEST WESTFIELD, NJ goleader.com (908) editor@goleader.com Staff Horace Corbin, Publisher David Corbin, Asst. Publisher Fred Lecomte, Advertising Paul Peyton, Assignment Editor Michael Pollack, Education, A&E Michael Bartiromo, Graphics Suzette Stalker, Community Ben Corbin, Photography Robert Connelly, Operations Karen Hinds, Business Contributing Journalists and Photographers Greg Ryan, David Samsky, Patrick Connor, Brooks Crandall, Fred Rossi, Christina Hinke, Larissa Curlik and the Public for the Organizations Directory The Time Machine The care of and dedication to the Town Clock and Town Bell by Clockmeister and Bellmaster, Jack Panosh, written by Larissa Curlik is on page 12. The story is an acknowledgement and thank you to Mr. Panosh for his fine work. Publisher s HORACE CORBIN Note With the help of Stan Lipson, curator of the Westfield Historical Society, the past 35 years of This Is Westfield have been digitized. Our summer interns will post them at goleader.com. The past editions are interesting, yet I believe this 36th annual edition of This Is Westfield is one of our staff s best efforts. Throughout all the years, Westfield has been a wonderful town with great neighbors and terrific residents. About The Cover The Time Machine is a rendering of unique photographs by David Samsky. At the top, the mechanism of the Town Clock inside the First United Methodist Church tower is depicted. From atop the church tower, the highest place possible to stand in town, Mr. Samsky captured pigeons on Clio, the muse of history, afixed on top of the WWI Memorial. Page Advertiser 2 ShopRite Liquors 3 DWC 4 Westfield Symphony 5 Town Bank 6 K-9 Resorts 7 Westfield Smiles 8 Daunno Development Co. 9 Zamba Chicken 10 Algarin, Robert - The Cabinetry 10 Allstate - Bansky, Ron 11 Northwestern Mutual 12 Massa, Susan 13 Westfield Memorial Library 13 Westfield Historical Society 14 Arida, D.D.S 15 TopLine Appliance 16 Juxtapose Gallery 16 Donna Rubin Gallery 17 Azzara, Francesca 17 The Farmhouse Store 17 Jeffreys Restaurant & Bar 18 Kent Construction 20 Westfield Area Y 20 Westfield Foundation 21 Union Chapter of DeMolay 21 Wardlaw-Hartridge School 22 Burgdorff ERA - Westfield 25 Bips, George 25 Family Investors 25 Tener, Carol 26 The Arc of Union County 26 The Center for Hope Hospice 27 BKC of Westfield 27 Friends of Mindowaskin Park 27 Maricic, Faith 28 First Congregational Church 28 Presbyterian Church 29 First Baptist Church 29 St. Paul s Episcopal Church 30 Congregation Beth Israel 30 Lupus Foundation 31 Choral Art Society 31 Music Together 31 NJ Workshop for the Arts 31 Paul Nazzaro Music Studio 32 Massage Envy 33 Bramnick, Jon - Attorney 33 Limani Seafood Grill 34 Weichert Realtors 36 Chamber of Commerce 37 Fairview Cemetery 38 Calderone School of Music Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro 39 Williams Nursery 40 Remax Properties Unlimited 41 Dave Rossi Photography 41 Fit Active Wear 42 Anthony James Construction 42 Brown, Phyllis 43 O Connor, Patty 43 Satsung Yoga 44 Mattress Factory 44 Ryan, Maryalice 45 Christine Cosenza 45 Passananti, Eileen 46 Westfield Inn 47 Isoldi, Frank 48 Interior Editing 48 Sherbeini, Nassa 49 Bittersweet Design 49 Cortese-Strano, Vivian 50 The Bath Connection 51 Taylor & Love - Century Antone, Joyce 52 Gersch Orthodontics 53 Bernstein, Jayne 53 Fellowship Village 53 Jurpalis, Pat 54 Callahan, Barbara 55 Gwaldis, Kathleen 55 McEnerney, Mary 56 Katz, Irene 56 Westfield Pediatric Dental 57 Horowitz-Rome, Jill 57 Westfield Audio Visual 58 Coldwell Banker - Westfield 60 Bramnick, Jon - Assembly 60 Michael Kohn Jewelers 61 Checchio, Susan 61 Choi, Hye-Young 62 Burgdorff ERA - Westfield 63 James Ward Mansion 64 Peterson s Wines

4 Page 4 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Reinventing Government: A Work That Is Already In Progress By MAYOR ANDREW SKIBITSKY For This Is Westfield These are very difficult economic times. You can t pick up a newspaper without reading about the fiscal crisis the State of New Jersey is facing. The unfortunate truth is the state s crisis impacts your local property taxes. The extent of the crisis cannot be sugarcoated there are no quick fixes and the Town of Westfield will feel the impact for years to come. As your mayor, it is important that I communicate the facts to you, as well as reassure you that the town has been working very hard to maximize efficiencies and minimize spending while continuing to deliver the services the residents have come to expect. Keep in mind that this discussion applies only to the portion of your property taxes that the Town Council manages, historically around 17 percent of the total property taxes that you pay. On February 26, 2008, the Governor presented his proposed state budget to the joint houses of the State Legislature. Included in his budget proposal is a cut of $189.6 million in municipal property tax relief, commonly known as State Aid to Municipalities. For Westfield, this means a reduction of $411,000 in state aid revenue to the town in 2008 alone. This is a bitter pill to swallow because we all know that a state budget reduction is not property tax relief when the very appropriation that is cut is those funds specifically earmarked to offset local property taxes. Combine this cut in revenue from the state with the new mandate that the local property tax levy cannot rise more than 4 percent over the prior year, add to the mix the increases in state mandated and non-discretionary costs, and the impact on the local taxpayers becomes evident. On the surface, a 4 percent cap on the tax levy sounds great, but let s discuss in clear terms what this state mandate really means. First, what exactly is the tax levy? The tax levy is nothing more than the difference between anticipated non-tax revenues and anticipated expenditures, or the amount needed to balance the budget so revenues equal expenditures. Next, consider the impact on the tax levy when you factor in reductions in revenues (such as the loss in state aid) and increases in state-mandated costs (for example, library funding) and non-discretionary costs (such as the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority). Obviously, the tax levy would need to increase, but the State of New Jersey now says that it can only increase by 4 percent. I m sure that, as you read this, your instincts are the same as mine. If you suffer a loss in revenues, either cut spending by at least an equivalent amount or generate more revenue. After all, that s what we would likely do in our household budgets. Certainly, that s what the business world might do to stay afloat. But you and I and the business world are not subject to the complex web of state municipal finance laws, regulations and mandated obligations that literally entrap local governments. Please read on Ȯn the revenue side, the State of New Jersey imposes severe limitations on how municipalities may generate revenues. In addition, the state actually dips its own hand Mayor Andy Skibitsky into certain municipal revenue sources, such as building fees and court fines. For example, for every $20 parking fine the municipal court collects, the Town of Westfield must send $11.50 of it to Trenton ($12.50 if paid online!). On the expenditure side, the State of New Jersey imposes certain obligations that the municipality must fund at state-mandated levels, most notably public libraries and public pensions. Public pensions in particular are a revealing case in point. It is the State of New Jersey, not local practice, which requires every non-seasonal public employee who earns over $1,500 per year and is not receiving another state pension to belong to the applicable state pension plan. While employees do contribute a percentage set by the state of their wages to their pensions, the State of New Jersey also sends Westfield a bill for the contribution the state determines the town must make. Consider that, since 2003, the state government has skipped $5.6 billion in pension contributions to the state s pension plans in order to balance the state s budget. In contrast, the town does not have the option of under-funding its annual pension obligation, nor can it defer payments to a more convenient time. For 2008, the state-mandated 4 percent cap applicable to Westfield is $798,000; yet, the town started the current budget year facing an increase of $1,588,000 (12.45 percent) in mandatory and non-discretionary costs, including $913,395 in state-mandated obligations alone. Reviewing, the state is cutting aid to municipalities, which decreases revenues to the town. At the same time, the state mandates the payment of certain obligations, such as library funding and pension costs, which increases expenditures. Then, the state sets an artificial cap of 4 percent on the local tax levy, insufficient to offset the state-mandated costs alone. What the State of New Jersey is really doing, then, is forcing well-managed municipalities such as Westfield to bail them out of their crisis by reducing property tax relief aid (and calling it a spending cut) and forcing our hand to expend our fiscally prudent surplus to balance the town s budget. Given the current economic climate, you may have heard the term reinventing government used to describe the course of action local governments must take in order to survive the state s fiscal crisis. As your mayor, I can assure you that my administration began to reinvent government the day I took office. In 2006 and 2007, under the chairmanship of former Councilman Pete The Hammer Echausse, and continuing in 2008 under the skillful guidance of Councilman and Wall Street executive Sal Caruana, the Finance Committee of the Town Council, along with Town Administrator James Gildea, has scrutinized every single line item of the municipal budget to identify and implement every conceivable efficiency. The positive results of our year-round efforts will be realized for many years to come. Nowhere is this more evident than in the area of personnel costs. For instance, staffing levels for each department have been evaluated, and headcounts (continued on page 5)

5 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 5 TOWN HALL...The Westfield Municipal Building is located at 425 E. Broad Street adjacent to scenic Mindowaskin Park in the downtown. The center houses administration, tax offices, court, council chambers, police headquarters, recreation department and community room. Westfield Town Services By THE STAFF For This Is Westfield Administration Jim Gildea, the town administrator since 2001, oversees all municipal operations. Mr. Gildea answers to the mayor and council. The department staff includes secretary Maureen Powers and executive assistant Joan Thermann who also serves the mayor. The town s official website is westfieldnj.gov. Jamie Lynn Drohan directs the town operations of cable TV36 television. TV36 is shared with the school system that operates from Westfield High School. Public Safety Responsible for coordinating all safety and public emergencies in Westfield, the department includes the police, fire and health departments. Police Chief John Parizeau and Fire Chief Dan Kelly, who also is Westfield s emergency management coordinator, are pivotal James Gildea Town Administrator Horace Corbin (continued from page 4) have been reduced where possible. Since 2006, eight full-time positions have been reduced to eight part-time positions, three fulltime positions have been eliminated, and two part-time positions have been eliminated, saving taxpayers approximately $350,000. In addition, effective collective bargaining negotiations and staff reductions have yielded modest increases in the salaries and wages line, the aggregate total up only 5.1 percent since Effective collective bargaining negotiations, along with negotiated plan design changes, also has contributed to keeping rising medical insurance costs in check. In a three-year period, insurance costs have increased an average of only 3.41 percent per year, at a time when the market rates were increasing between 12 percent and 15 percent. In addition to controlling as many costs as possible, the town s financial plan includes enhancing revenues, sharing services and limiting debt. In the past year, for example, the town received $604,000 in grants to offset the cost of items such as police radios, generators for the fire department and new statemandated playground equipment. The town shares several services with neighboring municipalities, the largest being the interlocal agreement with eight other municipalities to provide regional public health services, and utilizes purchasing co-ops to take advantage of pre-negotiated volume pricing for goods and materials. The town also employs a pay as you go approach to its fiscal management decisions, resulting in the level of debt service at a low 8 percent of the amount permitted by law. Unlike the state, the town does not borrow to balance its operating budget. (The town only borrows to appropriately fund long-term capital improvement projects.) Despite all of our successes, however, we will continue to be challenged by the state s fiscal crisis and policies, so we cannot rest on our past laurels. I want to reassure every Westfield resident that I am, along with the other town officials and our industrious professional staff, working very hard to confront the budget challenges before us. We are fortunate to have two state legislators, Assemblyman Bramnick and Senator Kean, residing in our town. They have always been very responsive to my calls and I am certain that they are representing Westfield s interests in Trenton. In short, we will continue to reinvent government to ensure that Westfield residents receive the best possible services at the lowest possible cost. personnel. Health Department Headed by health officer Robert Sherr, the Westfield Regional Health Department is a governmental agency serving eight municipalities, including Westfield, Fanwood, Mountainside, Garwood, New Providence, Roselle Park, Springfield and Summit. The department provides mandated public health services, enforcement, public clinics and responds to complaints. The health department works with doctors and hospitals. Inspectors are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Town Clerk With many varied duties interfacing with the public, Town Clerk Claire Gray is one of the most familiar faces around the Westfield Municipal Building. The town clerk is secretary to the municipal (continued on page 9) Mortgages that won t keep you up at night. Buying a Home, Re-Financing or need a home equity line or loan? 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9 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 9 (continued from page 5) governing body, prepares meeting agendas at the discretion of the mayor and council, attends all meetings of the body and records the minutes. Additionally, the clerk is custodian of the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records of the municipal corporation, according to the town s website. The clerk is chief administrative officer in all elections held in the town and is the chief registrar of voters in the community. Among other responsibilities, the town clerk accepts applications and issues licenses and permits, except where statute or municipal ordinance has directed that another municipal officer is responsible. Ms. Gray s staff includes deputy clerk Carroll Andacht and Tracy Fooster who handles permits and licenses. Public Works Public Works Superintendent Claude Shaffer heads the Construction and Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works located on North Avenue and Crossway Place. Responsibilities include curbside leaf collection, road repair, street sweeping, operation of the conservation center, maintenance of sewers and waterways, maintenance of park facilities and tree services. The division is on call all year for emergencies including snow plowing. The town engineer is Kenneth Marsh. Kris McAloon is assistant town engineer. Kathleen Neville is the zoning officer. The building department is headed by Construction Official Steve Freedman. Recreation The recreation department manages use of the parks and implements policy. It oversees the operation of the Westfield Memorial Pool complex that is open from June through September. Bruce Kaufmann is the director and Dolores Dee MacKay is the assistant director. Traci Kastner is program coordinator, Chuck Ropars is the youth coordinator, Joanne Colaneri is secretary, Rosemarie Degregorio is the office clerk and Paul Checchio is pool technician. Municipal Court Judge Brenda Cuba of Westfield has been the town s municipal judge since 2003, having formerly served as municipal prosecutor. Judge Cuba hears all non-indictable offenses, and is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to discuss bail, or if a situation calls for, issuance of a temporary restraining order. The municipal court also includes administrator Linda Chieffo, deputy administrators Anne Margeotes and Carol Salvaggio, municipal prosecutor Christine Nugent and public defender Michael Panagos. Responsibilities of the municipal court and violations bureau include the processing of all tickets written in Westfield, fielding complaints from residents and conducting court sessions. Town Attorney Westfield s town attorney is Robert Cockren, who has held the part-time post since Mr. Cockren serves as principal legal advisor to the governing body and department heads, provides general legal advice and constructs the more complex municipal ordinances. The town also retains the services of labor attorney Frederick Danser. police@wpdnj.org (908) The Town Administration Working for You Human Services The town s Human Services Department, headed by longtime director Lillian Corsi, helps residents with difficulties or crisis situations and refers them to agencies where they can receive further assistance. The department helps residents with questions about Social Security and assists with matters including Medicaid, county welfare, food stamps, legal services, rental, utilities and public health. The department can assist with distributing private donations. Tax Assessor and Collector Westfield Tax Assessor Annmarie Switzer handles evaluations of properties, manages Claire Gray property ownership records, Town Clerk records deed changes, reviews tax appeals and works with those applying for building permits or certificates of occupancy. Tax Collector Susan Noon prepares deposits and delivers them to the bank, sends out tax bills, provides information regarding senior citizen and other discounts and assists with other tax issues. administrator@westfieldnj.gov mayorandcouncil@westfieldnj.gov (908) Westfield Library Philip Israel is the director of the Westfield Memorial Library located on East Broad Street. It is one of the most active and modern libraries in the county. It shares a wealth of reading and audio/visual materials within its facilities and through Internet communications. With the support of the community and town, the Westfield Memorial Library completed a major renovation in The library, supported by the Friends of the Library, has just begun offering a new service that permits full-service library cardholders to borrow passes to 10 area museums. The passes provide either free or discounted admissions for up to four people. The library offers many different popular downloadable services directly from its website, wmlnj.org. These include electronic books, which are full-text copies of printed books, audiobooks, classical music and a new service that permits people to download recent movies, popular television programs and instructional, how to movies directly to their computer or laptop. The library features a year-round array of programming for all ages, from story times for tots to senior citizen interests. HUB OF ACTIVITY...Newly renovated in December, 2007, the Westfield Memorial Library is one of the busiest and most modern in the county. Phil Israel Westfield Memorial Library 550 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ (908) Philip Israel, Director wmlnj.org Founded in 1879, the Westfield Memorial Library strives to provide the Westfield community an environment that promotes a love of reading and ensures free access to ideas and information.

10 Page 10 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Glimpses: A Stroll Through the Town Showcases Its Architectural History By FRED ROSSI Specially Written for This Is Westfield Notwithstanding recurrent renewal and upgrade of homes, one can walk around Westfield and appreciate a variety of historic architecture, not only in the downtown business district but also in the suburban neighborhoods. The focal point of Westfield s historic architecture is the downtown, seemingly marked by the towering steeple, which can be seen from some distance, of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield at the corner of East Broad Street and Mountain Avenue. Another nearby landmark, located across the street, is something of a rarity in today s corporate, chain store world the Rialto Theatre, with its vintage neon marquee. The Rialto continues to thrive as both a movie house and a teenage hangout, despite competition from the nearby Loew s multiplex in Mountainside. Moving west into the heart of the business district, a number of older buildings and architectural styles remain standing and are home to active businesses and residential apartments. At the corner of East Broad and Elm Streets stands the 114-year-old Arcanum Hall building. Originally located at the corner of Prospect Street, the previous Arcanum Hall structure was destroyed, along with much of that area, by an 1892 fire. Two years later, a new three-story building, employing Queen Annestyle architecture with turrets and circular open-air balconies on the building s corner, was constructed at its present site. A decade ago, the buildings housing the Ann Taylor and Nine West retail establishments were refurbished with a New Orleansstyle facade that includes verandas with wrought iron fencing for those living in the apartments overlooking East Broad Street. Upstairs, the James Ward Mansion, with its 24- foot-high ceilings, gold gilded architectural detail, spiral staircases and fireplaces, plays host to corporate functions, weddings and other events. At the far end of downtown, at the intersection of East Broad Street and North Avenue in what is called Westfield Plaza, stands the World War I Memorial, dedicated on Armistice Day A tall granite shaft topped by a bronze statue of the goddess Clio, the memorial is the focal point of Westfield s annual Memorial Day commemoration, and is easily visible to persons both in the downtown area and riding past on the train as they arrive or depart Westfield Station. Several other memorials have been dedicated in recent years, including the World War II and Korean War memorials, located on the grassy knoll along the western edge of the traffic circle, and the memorial to local victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The entire plaza is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the State of New Jersey s own such registry. Across North Avenue stands the 100-yearold stone and masonry First United Methodist Church, with its massive clock and bell tower. The church also is listed in both historic registries. The north side train station building, built in the early 1890s, is in what is officially termed the Richardson Romanesque architectural style. The large alcoves on either side are among the prominent features of this type of architecture, and the building itself faces directly toward Elm Street into the heart of downtown Westfield. Adjacent to the train station stands another local building listed on registries of historic places: the North Side Fire House, which was built in 1911 and is an example of Spanish, Italian and Mediterranean architecture. Its distinctive tower, which is visible from the south side of town, was actually used for drying hoses at one point in time. There are several other non-residential buildings in Westfield that embody architecture reflecting the times in which they were constructed. The Rahway Avenue Field House (Gary Kehler Stadium, now modernized with synthetic turf), across from Edison Intermediate School, reflects the architectural style of many structures built across the country in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration. The Colonial-era Miller-Cory House on Mountain Avenue, another entry in both the national and state historic registers, was built in 1740 and turned into a working museum in the early 1970s. The Varleth-Sipp House in the Wychwood neighborhood also still stands, nearly 340 years after it was built as a residence for the Varleths, a prominent New Jersey family of pre-revolutionary times. A walk through the Stoneleigh District and down Boulevard on the south side of town, Kimball and Lawrence Avenues and Dudley Street on the north side, or the Wychwood neighborhood at the eastern end of town shows that many residential areas avoided the post-world War II building frenzy in which developments consisted of block after block of identical houses on similar-size lots. Ever wonder why certain adjacent streets were of widely varying widths? Why is relatively narrow Summit Avenue squeezed between Boulevard on one side and Westfield Avenue on the other? In the old days, the larger homes faced the wider thoroughfares like Boulevard and Westfield Avenue, while the more narrow streets on the next block like Summit Avenue served as routes for the now-defunct trolley line that snaked through Westfield a century ago. Many times, the domestic staff for the larger homes rode the trolley to work, got off behind the house and entered through the rear of the property. 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12 Page 12 This Is Westfield Our Year-Old Clock Keeps Westfield Ticking By LARISSA CURLIK Specially Written for This is Westfield Opening the door to the top of the tower, Jack Panosh turns and asks, Hear that? The rhythmic sound of the pendulum swaying back and forth echoes through the dusty, 80- foot stone tower. Hidden inside the 22-square-foot structure is a complex system of levers and gears that has kept the time in Westfield since It is the clock that has become the symbol of the Westfield community. Mr. Panosh, who wears the title of Westfield Town Bellmaster on his loosely fit, red baseball cap, has been part of the clock s history since he was young. When I was a kid, I used to ring the bell with the sexton on Sunday mornings, he said. I started singing in choir when I was 6 years old, and I m still here. But over the years, the face of Westfield has changed rapidly. As he climbs the stairs up the clock tower of the First United Methodist Church, Mr. Panosh remembers what it was like to live in Westfield as a boy. Everything you needed you could buy in Westfield, he said. If you needed a part for your vacuum, you would go to Made in America on Elm Street. If you wanted a supermarket, you would go to the Acme, which was across the street from what was then Taylor Hardware. We had two bakeries on East Broad Street. On the corner of Prospect and [East] Broad Streets used to be an R & S Auto Store, and there used to be little independent groceries stores all in between. You still have a few stores that date way back like the Leader Store, he continued, but things have changed. The one thing that has not changed in Westfield, or Mr. Panosh s life, is the ticking of the Town Clock. Back in the 19th century, when residents still rode their horses and buggies to town, telling time was somewhat difficult. There were no digital watches, cell phones or computers to keep people on track. So, in the 1880s, the townspeople, under the direction of Mary Mapes, raised more than $600 to purchase an E. Howard clock on which the whole community could rely and which would, thereafter, be known as the Town Clock. It was decided that the First Methodist Episcopal Church, as it was then known, would be the best place for the clock because of its central location near the railway. The church agreed and, in doing so, became the custodian and caretaker of the clock. At the time, however, there was no steeple on the original church. So, to accommodate the needs of the town, pastor G.W. Smith agreed to build a steeple, and resident Mary Anne Burhans generously pledged to provide a bell upon its completion. Finally, in 1886, on Mrs. Burhans 86th birthday, the church was completed, and the builders hoisted the 2,048-pound bell into the tower. Mrs. Burhans inaugurated the bell by ringing it 86 times. (To mark her generosity, her name is engraved in the bell.) Soon after, the clock was installed in the same tower, and since that day, the Town Clock has kept Westfield unified through time. In 1910, when the old church was demolished and the current First United Methodist Church was built, the clock was moved into the new tower, and only two of the original four dials were mounted to the south and west. Despite the move, the clock lived up to its 100-year warrantee and kept ticking with nothing more than the proper care and little lubrication. But, by the early 1990, Mr. Panosh noticed that the clock was falling into disrepair. He said, It was dirty. It was covered with grease. It was starting to malfunction. So, in 1993, Mr. Panosh set out to learn about the history and mechanics of the Town Clock and traveled as far as Cape Cod, Mass., to research similar clocks. Returning to Westfield confident that he could restore the clock, Mr. Panosh established a Town Clock Fund and raised more than $13,000 from individuals and businesses in the community to pay for the much-needed repairs. With the help of Stevenson Services, a company based out of Connecticut, and its owner, Steven Cowdell, Mr. Panosh restored the clock. Together, they cleaned the dials, minute marks and numerals, and applied new 14K gold leaf. They also repaired the stone around the clock s dials. Afterwards, the clock was back in working order. The re-dedication of the clock in 1994 the year of Westfield s bi-centennial marked an important moment in the history of the clock. The county, the Westfield Preservation Committee and the Westfield Historical Society all reaffirmed the clock s place in Westfield s history by honoring the church for its restoration efforts. Today, telling time by the Town Clock is like stepping back in history. Mr. Panosh describes the clock as a mechanical computer of the 1880s. Sitting on a green metal frame, the shade of grass, the clock is composed of a series of levers and gears that are turned by the tension of weights; 300 pounds to keep the time and 1,000 pounds for the bell-striking mechanism. Spun tightly around two spools on the clock bench, a thick metal wire is held taught by 70-pound square weights stacked in wooden shafts located inside the southwest corner of the tower. By Horace Corbin Jack Panosh, Bellmaster and Clockmeister

13 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 13 By David Samsky THE TIME MACHINE...Inner workings of the Town Clock By Greg Ryan The Westfield 9/11 Memorial and Town Clock in Background As the weights slowly roll down the shafts, the tension on the wire is transferred from gear to gear until it reaches the escapement wheel. Here, the spin of the wheel is regulated by the swing of the pendulum, which, as it moves back and forth, produces a tick-tock sound and drives a shaft that turns the hands on the clock. To keep accurate time and to strike the bell on the hour, almost a ton of weights must be cranked once a week back to the top of the tower to keep the gears turning. As one can imagine, this is no easy task. The crank, which is precariously located over the stairwell, requires four cranks for every one revolution of the wire on the spool. For the first hundred years, the clock was cranked by hand. Finally, in 1998, an electric motor was attached the clock to avert the dangers and tedium of cranking. The clock is still well cared for. Mr. Panosh continues to look after the clock, and Joe Guarraci, the maintenance supervisor at the First United Methodist Church, has been winding the clock for the past 12 years. Early Monday and Thursday morning, Mr. Guarraci can be found winding the clock by hand. Now, 15 years after its initial restoration, one of the minute hands on the clock has begun to warp, some of the minute markers are loose, and the gold leaf needs refurbishing. Mr. Panosh is eager to jump into action again, but the work will cost more money, and the Town Clock Fund is running low. The clock, which is worth in excess of $50,000 today, needs about $7,000 in repairs. While Westfield s Town Clock is not rare, similar kinds are beginning to disappear fast. Mr. Panosh said that back in 1994, the Internet was still young, and locating someone to repair the clock was not easy. Finding themselves in a similar situation, towns, factories or churches who owned alike clocks would either scrap them and put in wholly electronic clocks or they take part of the clock that was there and convert it to complete electronic, Mr. Panosh said. So, the complete mechanical mechanism that was original disappears, he added. Many churches take out the clock and board up the holes. Westfield s clock still runs on the original mechanical system. Sure, going digital may be easier, but Westfield just would not be the same without the Town Clock. As Mr. Panosh said, looking up to the dials above, It s a piece of our history. It s what got us here. You have to appreciate from where we come. We ve evolved. We ve changed. This vision that you see every day is a vision of what was. And don t discount it because it got us to what is. The Town Clock is now a symbol of this community, and Westfielders still tells time by its hands. So, while Westfield continues to evolve, the Town Clock stands as a reminder of the past, serving the same function that it did centuries ago.

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16 Page 16 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Abby Ryan for This Is Westfield JAZZ EXPOSURE...Linda Ipanema of New York sings at the Baptist Church during the Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival in July. The HeART of The Community By Michael Pollack WESTFIELD While Westfield citizens concern themselves with local politics, education, news and sports matters, the public also avails itself of the many cultural opportunities at its doorstep. To coin a phrase used by a member of the Newark Museum during an interview, Westfielders are culture consumers, willing to travel distances for exotic dishes, engaging films and exhibits. Luckily, many benefit from the town s stockpile of cultural, arts and entertainments institutions. Residents and visitors, alike, enjoy everything from dining Susan M. Dougherty for This Is Westfield PARIS IN SPRINGTIME...During Westfield High School s performance of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, last year, secretaries sing Paris Original. al fresco at local restaurants before seeing a movie at the charming Rialto Theatre to visiting the recently upgraded Westfield Memorial Library or the Town Bookstore, at its new location at East Broad and Elmer Streets. They also take pleasure in experiencing quality theatrical performances, courtesy of the Westfield Community Players, and worldclass musical performances by the Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO). To ring in New Year s 2008,the WSO offered a multitude of tunes that have been deemed Broadway classics. Under the inspired and animated baton of Conductor and Music Director David Wroe, the WSO assembled a comfortable program this year entitled, Hats Off to Old Broadway. Whether the professionals at the Westfield Community Players are taking part in The Uninvited, a mysterious two-act ghost story, or alumni are returning to perform the Ghost Writer, the 60th Grant/Washington School show, or Westfield High School students are setting sail aboard the SS America to adapt Cole Porter s musical, Anything Goes, Westfielders enjoy the stage, and The Westfield Leader serves to inform the readership of the local events. Westfield boasts many art institutions that play a vital role in culture to the area. Westfield is home to the Westfield Community Band, which, each Christmas, delights the community at the town Christmas tree Jessica Cain Westfield K 12 Art Show decorating ceremony. The Choral Art Society, directed by James Little, which recently propelled Bach s Mass in B Minor, and the Musical Club of Westfield, which regularly gives concerts at the First Baptist Church, provide doses of culture. Local galleries, such as Juxtapose and Evalyn Dunn, expose viewers to trunk shows, demonstrations and exhibits. Founded in 1972 by Theodore Schlosberg, the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts develops and encourages an appreciation of the arts through instruction and performance. Culturally, town residents also benefit from the annual Festifall, Spring Fling, Stamp Show, Memorial Day and Halloween Parades, haunted houses and 5K pizza runs. During the summers, jazz permeates the nights. Throughout the year, concerts take place at Mindowaskin Park, while Westfield

17 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 17 Susan M. Dougherty for This Is Westfield ALL TOGETHER NOW At the conclusion of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra s The American Songbook on New Year s Eve, Maestro David Wroe, left, invited the audience to sing Auld Lang Syne with Milla Ilieva, David Gagnon, Marguerite Willbanks and Marcus DeLoach. David Samsky for This Is Westfield BERRY B. GOODE...Chuck Berry acknowledges the crowd during his Musicfest performance at Cranford s Nomahegan Park last September. welcomes farmers markets, sidewalk sales and movie nights to keep the downtown bustling. Right next door, in neighboring Cranford, Westfielders flock to the annual Musicfest, which, featured Live and Chuck Berry last year. Also in Cranford, right down East Broad Street, COFFEE TALK...Leader/Times movie critic Michael Goldberger, left, speaks to Ira Lewis, center, after the screening of Chinese Coffee, as Leader/Times arts and entertainment writer Susan M. Dougherty takes notes. lies the Tomasulo Art Gallery, curated by Valerie Larko. Also, the school offers the Sperry Observatory for amateur astronomers to enjoy. Between all the arts institutions and cultural opportunities in the area, it helps enrich the total Westfield experience. the farmhouse store like no other store in Westfield pottery jewelry glass metal textiles wood paper Witches Ball Glass witches balls have been used for home protection against evil spirits and witches spells for centuries. The bad spirits are drawn into the beauty of the glass and are snared in the strands inside protecting the home from harm! $28.99 each 221 North Ave East Westfield mon-sat 10-6; sun 12-5; thurs till 8

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19 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 19 One of the Gems of the State Franklin Elementary School Westfield High School And Pride of the Town Westfield Public Schools Administration 302 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ (908) Jefferson Elementary School Superintendent Margaret Dolan (908) Business Administrator Robert Berman (908) Human Res., Affirmative Action Barbara Ball (908) Special Services Theodore Kozlik (908) Elm Street Administration Curriculum and Instruction Anita O Neal (908) aoneal@westfieldnjk12.org Community Relations Lorre Korecky (908) lkorecky@westfieldnjk12.org The Mission of the Westfield Public School District, a system built on successful cooperation among family, school and community, is to prepare all our students to reach their highest potential and to become productive, ethical and responsible citizens through rigorous educational programs, which respect individual differences and diversity. Tamaques Elementary School School Contact Information Westfield, NJ Westfield High School 550 Dorian Road (908) Dennis Fyffe, Interim Principal dfyffe@westfieldnjk12.org Washington Elementary School Wilson Elementary School Franklin Elementary School 700 Prospect Street (908) Eileen Cambria, Principal ecambria@westfieldnjk12.org Jefferson Elementary School 1200 Boulevard (908) Jeanette Munoz, Principal jmunoz@westfieldnjk12.org Washington Elementary School 900 St. Marks Avenue (908) Andrew Perry, Principal aperry@westfieldnjk12.org Wilson Elementary School 301 Linden Avenue (908) Joseph Malanga, Principal jmalanga@westfieldnjk12.org Edison Intermediate School McKinley Elementary School 500 First Street (908) Claudia Andreski, Principal candreski@westfieldnjk12.org Edison Intermediate School 800 Rahway Avenue (908) Cheryl O'Brien, Principal cobrien@westfieldnjk12.org McKinley Elementary School Tamaques Elementary School 641 Willow Grove Road (908) Michael Cullen, Principal mcullen@westfieldnjk12.org Roosevelt Intermediate School 301 Clark Street (908) Stewart Carey, Principal scarey@westfieldnjk12.org Roosevelt Intermediate School

20 Page 20 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Area Schools And Universities Union County College 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford (908) ucc.edu Union Catholic Regional HS 1600 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) unioncatholic.org Union County Magnet HS 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) ucvts.tec.nj.us Union County Vo-Tech HS 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) ucvts.tec.nj.us Westfield Adult School P.O. Box 606, Westfield (908) westfieldnj.com/adultschool Redeemer Lutheran School 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield (908) westfieldnj.com/rls Benjamin B. Corbin for This Is Westfield HATS OFF FOR READING...Westfield Tamaques Elementary School children celebrate Reading Across America as Mayor Andrew Skibitsky is the guest reader of Dr. Seuss. Wardlaw-Hartridge School 1295 Inman Avenue, Edison (908) whschool.org The Morristown-Beard School Morristown (973) mobeard.org The Christopher Academy Westfield (908) Scotch Plains (908) christopheracademy.com Oak Knoll School Summit (908) oakknoll.org Delbarton School Morristown (973) delbarton.org Far Brook School 52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills (973) farbrook.org Kean University 1000 Morris Avenue, Union (908) 737-KEAN kean.edu Seton Hall University 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange (973) shu.edu The Pingry School Martinsville (908) Short Hills (973) pingry.org Mount Saint Mary Academy 1645 US Highway 22, Watchung (908) , Extension No mountsaintmary.org Rutgers University 83 Somerset Street, New Brunswick (732) 932-INFO rutgers.edu Holy Trinity Interparochial School Westfield (908) Mountainside (908) htisnj.com Kent Place School 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit (908) kentplace.org Reading is Good for you. goleader.com

21 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 21 Westfield Board of Education Each on the nine-member governing board serves a three-year term. Each year, three seats are up for election. Anne Riegel Ginny Leiz Julia Walker Gary McCready Richard Solomon Beth Cassie Jane Clancy Alice Hunnicutt Ann Ormsby Cary Union Chapter Order of DeMolay DeMolay is a community based international organization for young men ages DeMolay members learn life-skills, responsibility and cooperation by working together to plan and carry out social, sports and community service activities. Adult volunteers act as role models and advisors. Union Chapter meets at the Atlas-Pythagorus Lodge at 1011 Central Ave., Westfield at 7:30pm every 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month. For more information stop by, call or Leslie Yuhasz, (732) ; LJYRRT@aol.com or Barry Kornspan (732) ; kornspan@yahoo.com

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25 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 25 CELEBRATING OUR 48 TH YEAR IN FANWOOD Seated: Peter J. Chemidlin, President; Fred J. Chemidlin, Jr., CEO; Joseph P. Chemidlin, VP Middle Row: Emmy Salerno; Diana Cilluffo; Steve Goldberg; Darraugh A. Valli; Matthew P. Chemidlin Top Row: Alicia O Connor; Edna Trujillo; Patricia Renner For over 48 years we have specialized in personalized investment planning for families and business. Dedication to our clients is our first priority. We can help you achieve your financial goals. At Family Investors Company, we advocate a common sense approach to money management. We listen, we advise, we perform, but most of all, we care. Stop by our office today or call for information. Family Investors Company 265 South Avenue Fanwood, New Jersey Visit us on the Web at CALL TODAY FOR A COPY OF OUR FREE NEWSLETTER FAMILY MATTERS Member FINRA & SIPC FOR THE FOURTH YEAR CAROL HAS BEEN AWARDED BURGDORFF ERA S HIGHEST HONOR The President s Council Award The highest and most distinguished honor reserved for only the top 17 sales associates in a company of over 700 and is CELEBRATING 25 years as a licensed Realtor! Carol Tener is at the pinnacle as a member of the prestigious 2008 President s Council. She is active in the community and is a longtime resident of Westfield. As a licensed Realtor serving Westfield and the surrounding communities for over 25 years with an amazing sales record, she is an industry leader and truly exemplifies... Extraordinary Professionals Exceeding Expectations. Cell: Direct Line: carol-tener@burgdorff.com WESTFIELD OFFICE: 600 North Avenue, West Westfield, NJ Congratulations CAROL TENER Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Thinking of Buying, Selling or Investing in Westfield Area Real Estate?? WHENEVER YOU ARE READY. I M HERE TO HELP. GEORGE BIPS REALTOR-ASSOCIATE Cell: PROPERTIES UNLIMITED, REALTORS OFFICE: ext NORTH AVENUE EAST WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

26 Page 26 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Please visit our website VOCATIONAL SERVICES Providing Quality Services To Local Businesses Since 1977 WE CAN PROVIDE Assembly, Collating, Fulfillment Work, Heat Sealing, Labeling, Mailing, Packaging, Repackaging, Reworks, Shredding, Sorting And Much More... For more information on how we can meet your needs, please contact LINDA DiMARCO - CONTRACT SALES O: C: Westfield United Way ~ Since 1937 The Needs of Today s Society: Giving a Helping Hand The Westfield United Way formerly known as the United Fund of Westfield supports 18 health and human service agencies that provide hundreds of programs, serving two out of every three Westfield residents. This support is only possible because of the generosity of the Westfield community. Your gift goes far but not far away. More than 300 Westfield residents also volunteer their time and expertise to serve on the various committees of the Westfield United Way. The distribution committee ensures that the human service agencies utilize funds efficiently and effectively. WESTFIELD UNITED WAY MEMBER AGENCIES American Red Cross/WF-MS (908) The Red Cross receives $16,000 for a program providing transportation for the elderly, $10,000 for the Handyman Program and $10,000 for Health & Safety Programs. The Arc of Union County (973) The ARC provides services to individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families. ARC of Union County receives $16,000 for a program providing services for local children with disabilities. Boy Scouts, Patriots Path Council (973) The 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 $2,500 for the collection of food for local food banks. Central Jersey Legal Services (908) This agency provides free representation to low-income local residents. It receives $3,900 to provide civil legal assistance to low-income clients in the Westfield area. Cerebral Palsy League Inc. (908) The league provides educational, vocational and therapeutic programs for multiply handicapped individuals of all ages. It receives $8,200 towards an Adult Work Training Program. Community Access Unlimited (908) This organization offers a wide range of services for disadvantaged youth and adults with disabilities. It receives $1,500 to assist low-income, homeless, elderly and disabled local residents who are seeking housing. In addition, $3,500 is allocated to provide outreach, education and recreation to youth and adults with disabilities. CONTACT We Care (908) , office (908) Crisis Hotline CONTACT 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. It receives $14,000 for its 24-hour Crisis Hotline. Girl Scouts, Washington Rock Council (908) The council inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service. Serving more than 11,000 girls and adults in the local area, the Girl Scouts receive $20,000 for youth development and outreach programs. Jewish Community Center (908) The center provides social, recreational, educational and humanitarian services for individuals and families through all phases of life. The JCC receives $9,000 for day camp scholarships, $8,000 for after-school care and $8,000 to fund senior adult programs. Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Elizabeth, (908) The agency provides individual, family and marital counseling, child study team evaluations and homemaker services, as well as many other resources for the community. It receives $10,000 towards a counseling program for children and $5,500 for Home Care services. Mobile Meals of Westfield westfieldtoday.com/mobilemeals.html (908) Mobile Meals delivers a hot meal or a hot and cold meal to ill, handicapped or elderly individuals who are unable to shop and prepare meals for themselves. It receives $11,600 for a program providing meals for these local residents who are confined to their homes. Prevention Links (732) Prevention Links takes a leadership role in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and other related issues by providing programs and services to individuals and groups. It receives $6,800 for substance abuse education. UCPC Behavioral Healthcare (908) UCPC provides out-patient mental health services for residents of Union County. These services include psychiatric and clinical evaluations, medication management, individual, family and group therapies and clinical case management for children and adults. It receives $13,000 for outpatient behavioral services. Visiting Nurse and Health Services d/b/a Holy Redeemer Home Cares - NJ North (908) VNHS is a licensed, voluntary non-profit home-and-hospice program, providing skilled nursing and hospice care, among other services, to residents of Union County. It receives $6,500 for the home care program. Westfield Community Center (908) The WCC is a multi-service center, providing social, recreational and educational programs serving local residents of all age groups. It receives $55,000 for after school/summer day camp programs, $50,000 for a senior citizens program, and $14,000 for At Risk youth program. Westfield Day Care Center (908) The Westfield Day Care Center is a not-forprofit educational facility dedicated to providing families with quality day care and kindergarten programs. It receives $5,000 for scholarships. Westfield Y (908) The Y serves as a social focal point for the entire community by offering recreational activities and programs for every member of the family. It receives $68,000 for youth and family activities, $75,000 for teen programs and $35,500 for senior wellness. In addition, the Y utilizes Westfield United Way funding to support those who ordinarily could not afford to participate and to keep fees affordable for all. Youth and Family Counseling Service (908) YFCS offers counseling to families and individuals with problems of adolescent conflicts, marital difficulty, parent-child relationships, child behavior difficulties and individual personality problems. It receives $63,000 to help fund these counseling programs. Westfield United Way 301 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ (908) contact@westfieldunitedway.org

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28 Page 28 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 A Tradition of Caring Since 1728 The Presbyterian Church In Westfield Come visit us! We are a friendly, active growing community of faith with dynamic programs and mission opportunities for all. Engaging youth programs that make a difference Insightful Sunday School and mid-week programs for kids Adult Education & Bible Study Exciting small group options Choir & Handbells for all ages Childcare available during worship Sunday Worship: 8 am and 10:30 am for information please call Mountain Avenue, Westfield, NJ Houses of Worship Westfield / Mountainside Bethel Baptist Church 539 Trinity Place, Westfield (908) Tappansrus@comcast.net Kevin Clark, Pastor Christian Science Society Christian Science Reading Room 116 Quimby Street, Westfield Community Presbyterian Church 1459 Meeting House Lane, Mountainside (908) mountainsidenj.com/cpc Rev. Christopher Belden, Pastor Echo Lake Church of Christ 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield (908) , echolakechurch.org office@echolakechurch.org Brian Nicklaus, Minister First Baptist Church of Westfield 170 Elm Street, Westfield (908) fbcwestfield.org firstbaptist.westfield@verizon.net Rev. Darla D. Turlington, Senior Pastor First Congregational Church 125 Elmer Street, Westfield (908) fccofwestfield.org info@fccofwestfield.org Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea, Senior Minister First United Methodist Church 1 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) , fumcwestfield.org Rev. Edward H. Carll, Senior Pastor Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church 1100 Boulevard, Westfield (908) westfieldnj.com/gopc church@gracechurchopc.org Stanford Sutton, Jr., Pastor Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield (908) holytrinitywestfield.org htgoc@westfieldnj.com Rev. Peter Delvizis, Presiding Priest Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 315 First Street, Westfield (908) , htrcc.org holytrinity.romancatholicchurch@verizon.net Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Masiello, Pastor Mountainside Chapel 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside (908) mountainsidechapel.org mountainsidechapel@comcast.net Dr. Gregory Hagg, Senior Minister New Jersey District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 1168 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside (908) , njdistrict.org info@njdistrict.org Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside (908) ollmountainside.org frjohn@ollmountainside.org Rev. John M. McCrone, Pastor Rabbinic Center Synagogue 128 East Dudley Avenue, Westfield (908) rcrconline.org ihf@rcrconline.org Rabbi Irwin H. Fishbein Redeemer Lutheran Church 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield (908) redeemerwestfield.com rlc@redeemerwestfield.com Rev. Paul Kritsch, Pastor St. Helen s Roman Catholic Church 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield (908) westfieldnj.com/sthelens wharms@sainthelen.org Rev. Msgr. William C. Harms, Pastor St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church 500 Downer Street, Westfield (908) Rev. Robert Taylor, Pastor St. Paul s Episcopal Church 414 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) stpaulswestfield.org info@stpaulswestfield.org Rev. Andrew C. Hamersley, Rector Temple Emanu-El 756 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) tewnj.org info@tewnj.org Rabbi Douglas Sagal The Presbyterian Church in Westfield 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield (908) westfieldpc.org info@westfieldpc.org Rev. Raymond Roberts, Senior Pastor Union County Torah Center 509 Central Avenue, Westfield P.O. Box 2245, (908) torahcenter.org info@torahcenter.org Rabbi Levi Block Fanwood Fanwood Presbyterian Church 74 Martine Avenue S., Fanwood (908) fanwoodpresbyterianchurch.org fanwoodpress@erols.com First Church of Christ, Scientist 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood (908) Terrill Road Bible Chapel 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood (908) Woodside Chapel 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood (908) , woodsidechapel.org Scotch Plains All Saints Episcopal Church 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) , allsaints-spnj.org allsaints-spnj@att.net, Rev. Jane Rockman, Rector Continued Next Page

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30 Page 30 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Shalom Way Scotch Plains, New Jersey (908) Something for Everyone Vibrant, Traditional, Egalitarian Conservative Synagogue Featuring an Innovative Religious School, classes for youngsters ages 3 through 12th grade Saturday morning Tot Shabbat & Mini Minyan services for children Pre-K thru 4th grade Active Kadima & USY Groups Active Sisterhood, Men s Club, Adult Ed, Social Action & Israel Support Committee Groups Rabbi George Nudell Rabbi Moshe Samber, Rabbi Emeritus Cantor Matthew Axelrod Houses of Worship continued Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) Congregation Beth Israel 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains (908) , cbinj.org office@cbinj.org, Rabbi George Nudell Emanuel Baptist Church 1130 Lincoln Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) Evangel Church 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) , evangelchurch.com andrea@evangelchurch.com Rev. Kevin Brennan, Senior Pastor First United Methodist Church 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) , scotchplains.com/fumc/ fumc1171@yahoo.com Rev. Linda Prinz, Pastor Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church 1571 Martine Avenue S., Scotch Plains (908) ihmparish.net, IHM123@aol.com Pastor John F. Kennedy Jewish Community Center of Central NJ 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) , jccnj.org info@jccnj.org Metropolitan Baptist Church Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains (908) Rev. Clement Griffin, Pastor Mt. Sinai Alpha Omega Church of Christ 2678 Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) Scotch Plains Baptist Church 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) , spbc1747@verizon.net Rev. Charles Hutchison, Pastor Scotch Plains Christian Church 1800 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) , scotchplains.com/spcc/ spcc@wwwebsite.com Doug McCulley, Minister St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) , stbartholomewchurch.org contact@stbartholomewchurch.org Rev. John J. Paladino, Pastor St John s Baptist Church 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) , stjohnsscotchplains.org mail@stjohnsscotchplains.org Rev. Kelmo C. Porter, Jr., Senior Pastor Terrill Road Baptist Church 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) members.aol.com/terrillrdbaptist/ TerrillRd@aol.com, Rev. William Page, Pastor Willow Grove Presbyterian Church 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) , willowgrovechurch.org info@willowgrovechurch.org Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney, Pastor Others Nearby Calvary Lutheran Church 108 Eastman Street, Cranford (908) Cranford Alliance Church 7 Cherry Street, Cranford (908) Cranford United Methodist Church 201 Lincoln Avenue, East, Cranford (908) First Baptist Church of Cranford 100 High Street (908) First Presbyterian Church 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford (908) Grace & Peace Fellowship Church 950 Raritan Road, Cranford (908) Jehovah s Witnesses 77 Chestnut Street, Cranford (908) Saint Mark AME Church 34 High Street, Cranford (908) St Michael s Roman Catholic Church 40 Alden Street, Cranford (908) Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim 338 Walnut Avenue, Cranford (908) Trinity Episcopal Church North Avenue at Forest Avenue, Cranford (908) St. Anne s Roman Catholic Church 325 Second Avenue, Garwood (908) St. Paul s United Church of Christ 213 Center Street, Garwood (908) First Unitarian Society of Plainfield 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield (908) Holy Cross Lutheran Church 639 Mountain Avenue, Springfield (973) Jehovah s Witnesses 1170 Old Raritan Road, Clark (908) St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church 332 Madison Hill Road, Clark (732) Temple Beth Ahm Conservative 60 Temple Drive, Springfield (973) Temple Beth O r/beth Torah 111 Valley Road, Clark (732) Temple Sha arey Shalom 78 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield (973) Union County Baptist Church 4 Valley Road, Clark (732) Unitarian Church in Summit 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit (908) Zion Lutheran Church of Clark 559 Raritan Road, Clark (732)

31 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page courses including: Magic Music Dance TV Production CSI Drama Cooking Manga Exploring Science Video Animation Mock Trial Pre-K to Grade 8 Summer Stage Theater Presents: The Wiz Grades 6 to 10 WESTFIELD Summer WORKSHOP June 30- July 31, 2008 Edison Intermediate School The Choral Art Society of New Jersey Post Office Box 2036, Westfield, NJ James S. Little, Musical Director PERFORMING GREAT CLASSICAL CHORAL MUSIC FOR THE WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SINCE 1964 The Choral Art Society of New Jersey is a non-profit association of avocational singers dedicated to the study and performance of great choral masterpieces, ranging from the Renaissance to our own time. Each year we perform two concerts, with orchestra, and sponsor a Messiah sing at the beginning of the holiday season for the enrichment of our community. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Mountain Avenue and Broad Street. New singers are always welcomed. EXPERIENCE our next performance 8 p.m., May 17, 2008 at the Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, NJ George Gershwin s Porgy and Bess Concert Suite, Randall Thompson s Frostiana, and Alleluia LOOK FOR OUR CONCERTS BROADCAST ON WESTFIELD TV36 For more information go to or call (908) Open to residents of all communities Ask about our year round programs A division of New Jersey Workshop for the Arts. A non-profit organization est. in 1972 Funding for The Choral Art Society of New Jersey has been made possible in part by the New Jersey 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 to encourage our best, and broadly connect us to community life in ways that make full use of our creativity and talents.

32 Page 32 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Westfield Fire Department 405 North Avenue W. Westfield, NJ Tel: (908) Emergency: Dial 911 Chief Daniel J. Kelly Deputy Chiefs Kenneth Dannevig (Fire Prevention) David Kelly (Operations) Captains Michael Brennan Roger Sawicki Peter Klebaur Robert Buccino Chief Daniel J. Kelly BENJAMIN CORBIN John Peterson (Fire Prevention) Scott Mazza Edward Silver Harry Keen Michael Loeffler Robert Tarantino R. Brian Dunlap Christopher Love David Mazza Daniel Maglione Matthew Pereira Lieutenants Michael Ridge Timothy Brennan Scott Miller Fire Fighters Thomas Ryan Angelo Bencivenga John McCormack Aldo Tammaro Michael Skubish James C. Pfeiffer Rick Jurgens Karl Kelber Anthony Tiller James Ryan, Jr James Dannevig Michael Sawicki Michael Lanza Kevin McCormack Robert Sawicki Michael Duelks Craig Manning Louis Cerchio, III Benjamin B. Corbin Volunteer Company Daniel Kelly Sr., Jonathan DiIorio, Peter Klebaur (Military Leave), Greg Ryan, Joseph Saunders, Richard Schwarz, Daniel Tammaro, Michael Viscido, Thomas Wengerter. Secretary Beth Wallace - Head Quarters Secretary Maureen Gabriel - Fire Prevention Bureau

33 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 33 Westfield Police Department Chief John M. Parizeau Parking Detectives James F. Mccullough Eric Lieberman Joseph Costanzo Barron Chambliss Sandra Chambers Gregory Hobson Vincent W. Hatala Anthony V. Vastano Mark Cierpial Robert Weiss W. Richard Smialowicz Christopher Wolfson Vincent Piano Robert F. Bartkus, Jr. James J. Stivale Harold V. Caulfield Robert J. Riley Jason Rodger Services Det. Sgt. John Rowe Traffic Safety Bureau Lt. Nicholas Norton Det. 2/G Lisa Perrotta Officer Gary Moore Juvenile Bureau Det. Sgt. Andrew Gallagher Patrol Officers Kevin O Keefe Frank Padovano Robert Beaton Frank Moya Preston Freeman Jason Carter Jason McErlean Leonard Lugo Marcin Kapka Joseph Martino Nicole Stivale 425 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ Tel: (908) police@wpdnj.org Emergency: Dial 911 Chief John M. Parizeau Captains Clifford Auchter, Administrative David Wayman, Operations Lieutenants Lt. James T. Schneider Lt. Carmen Brocato Lt. Edward Maguire Records Bureau Sgt. Scott Rodger Patrol Sergeants Sgt. John Ricerca Sgt. William Moffitt Sgt. Todd Earl Sgt. Matthew Cassidy Sgt. Christopher Battiloro John Tango Donald Perkins Jeffrey Johnson Thomas Ostrander Steven Martinez Michael Walsh Lauren Maloney Christopher Scuorzo Joseph Saunders Donald Domanoski Paul Ferry Eric Loffredo Parking Services Gina Powell, Judith Mussachia Traffic Enforcement Officers Jonathan Pierce, Jr., Christopher Donovan, Eric Popleik, Helen Hoffman and Nicholas Viento Police/Fire Dispatchers Darius Tokarz, Kim Sakr, Nicholas Bagan, Brian Minson, Paul Margeotes Office Robin Marko, Geraldine O Keefe, Vanita Claiborne, Debra DiFabio Special Police Support Services Captain John Morgan Protect And Serve HORACE CORBIN (Class II) - Sgt. Anthony Garrigan, Sgt. Michael Kurdilla, Robert Mussachia (Class I) - Christopher Beck, Christopher Donovan, Jonathan Pierce, Jr., Nicholas Bagan, Bruce Miller, Eric Popleik Support Services includes full and part time special police officers whose duties range from Sunday traffic and holiday special events. Parking Services, under command of the police department, provides traffic control, parking enforcement, meter maintenance, coin collection, pay stations maintenance, issuing parking permits and maintaining the permit database.

34 Page 34 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 HARVEY TEKEL Office Manager PAULETTE EVES Proc. Mgr. ADRIENNE PARISI Asst. Proc. Mgr. RHONDA HOROWITZ Marketing Specialist ALICE CAMPBELL Gold Service Mgr. DAVID ACKERMAN TRINA ADAMS-BOONE KATHLEEN ALAGNA NADINE ALLEN KELLY ANCLIEN ANDREA ARFANIS DOUGLAS BERSE FRANCES BRADER FRANCES BRADLEY NEAL BRADLEY PHYLLIS BROWN SONYA BUONTEMPO BEVERLY CALDORA EUGENE CARRINGTON MARTHA CARRINGTON HOLLIS COHEN CORLISS COLEMAN EDGAR COLLADO VIVIAN CORTESE-STRANO ROBERT DEL RUSSO FRANK DI FULVIO GEORGE DIMOPOULOUS MARIA DIMOPOULOUS GEORGE DULSKI AMY ERASMUS JAMES EUWER DONNA FABRIZIO ANNA FIGLIN STEVEN FINTER BRIAN FITZPATRICK TARA FLOYD DEMIZIO VIRGINIA GIGI FOGEL Westfield Office

35 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 35 NIKI FRY ROMUALDO GALANO & MARIA GALANO JAMIE GARBER RICHARD GUARD LISETTE GUZMAN KATHLEEN GWALDIS ROSEMARIE HUGHES MAUREEN ILLANOVSKY MERYL KALLENSEE BRENDAN KEEGEL NANCY KRONHEIMER MARYANN LAU PETER LISCIOTTO TRESSA MALONE PATRICIA MARLINSKI EUGENE MAURIELLO KERRY McDEVITT RYSGUL LANA McGUIRE JAMES McLOUGHLIN SERGIO MEROLA JYLDYZKAN MONE STEVEN MYKYTKA PATRICIA O CONNOR TIMOTHY O SHEA STEPHEN OHM JACOB PATER JUDITH PIPOLI IAN RAPAPORT RALPH RAPUANO SONIA RIVERA-HOOEY ALAN RUBIN JENNIFER RUIZ DEBORAH SALSANO JOHN SALVATO EBTSAM SAM SAYED MARTHA SCHILLING PAULINE PAULA SEBOLAO ADIE SHAALAN FRANK SILLETTI LEONA SINCLAIR DIANE SOMMER FREDERICK SONNTAG SILVIA STARK PHYLLIS STERN ROSEMARY TARULLI PEGGY TOMKO ROBIN TOMKO LAURIE VAUGHN DON VILLANE ANDREW WEISSMAN ROBERT WINTERS MARIE WOJCIK LILLIAN ZENAROSA Westfield Office

36 Page 36 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Horace Corbin Westfield Street Fairs Berkeley Heights, NJ David Cohen, Mayor 29 Park Avenue (908) Our Neighbors Union County Half miilion good people 21 Towns New Providence, NJ John Thoms, Mayor 360 Elkwood Avenue (908) Clark, NJ Salvatore Bonaccorso, Mayor 430 Westfield Avenue (732) Cranford, NJ Robert Puhak, Mayor 8 Springfield Avenue (908) Elizabeth, NJ J. Christian Bollwage, Mayor 50 Winfield Scott Plaza (908) Fanwood, NJ Colleen Mahr, Mayor 75 North Martine Ave. (908) Garwood, NJ Dennis McCarthy, Mayor 403 South Avenue (908) Hillside, NJ Karen McCoy Oliver, Mayor 1409 Liberty Avenue (973) Kenilworth, NJ Kathi Fiamingo, Mayor 567 Boulevard (908) Linden, NJ Richard Gerbounka, Mayor 301 North Wood Avenue (908) Mountainside, NJ Robert Viglianti, Mayor 1385 Route 22 (908) Plainfield, NJ Sharon Robinson-Briggs, Mayor 515 Watchung Avenue (908) Rahway, NJ James J. Kennedy, Mayor One City Hall Plaza (732) Roselle, NJ Garrett Smith, Mayor 210 Chestnut Street (908) Roselle Park, NJ Joseph DeIorio, Mayor 110 East Westfield Avenue, (908) Scotch Plains, NJ Martin L. Marks, Mayor 430 Park Avenue (908) Springfield, NJ Bart Fraenkel, Mayor 100 Mountain Avenue (973) Summit, NJ Jordan Glatt, Mayor 512 Springfield Avenue (908) Union, NJ Clifton People, Jr., Mayor 1976 Morris Avenue (908) Winfield, NJ David P. Wright, Mayor 12 Gulfstream Avenue (908) and Westfield too,

37 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 37 WACC The Chamber of Commerce In 1948, Westfield business people met and called themselves the Westfield Business Association (WBA). Their purpose was to create greater opportunities for business within the town, further the interests of legitimate business and to assist in making Westfield a better place in which to live. The group acquired town Christmas decorations, acted on parking and organized sales events. The WBA s first retail promotion, Westfield Gift Week, awarded prizes at random to downtown shoppers. The membership quickly rose to 80 members. In 1952, the WBA incorporated as the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC), and it laid the groundwork for many of today s successful programs. WACC is a forum to exchange ideas and information among business people in retail, service and the professions. The Chamber represents over 300 members from Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Clark and Scotch Plains. The Chamber helps its members succeed by being an advocate, by offering networking activities and by sponsoring town activities such as the street festivals. Membership is open to any business in Westfield and surrounding towns. Benefits and services include promotion through a directory and a website, invitation to activities, a monthly newsletter and assistance with business development. For more information, please call Director Naomi McElynn at (908) or send an to info@westfieldchamber.com. The office is located at 173 Elm Street, Westfield and the website is WestfieldAreaChamber.com. Horace Corbin The Annual Town Race DWC Downtown Westfield Corporation The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC), formed in 1996, is the management entity of the Special Improvement District. It is governed by a seven-member board and has two staff members Director Sherry Cronin and assistant Beth Brenner. Numerous volunteers serve on design, promotion, economic development and organization committees. The vision of the DWC is for Westfield to be a preferred destination where people want to live, work and visit. Considered an extraordinary destination for a wide variety of venues, Westfield is home to numerous restaurants of many 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 s Secret, Trader Joe s, Coach and Lord & Taylor. For more information and event news, please see WestfieldToday.com or call (908) The office is located at 105 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ N ow Offering the New Willow View Mausoleum, A Unique Concept in Memorial Properties. B eauty, Dignity & Peace Overlooking Bunnell Pond. Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. Fairview Cemetery Nonprofit Nonsectarian 1100 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ

38 Page 38 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Private Lessons On All Instruments and Voice Kindermusik Classes for Ages 0 to 7 New Jersey Registered Professional Development Provider Providing a quality, comprehensive music education Improving performance Preparing the students on their band, orchestra and choir music College Preparatory Division Parks And Recreation Westfield The Town of Westfield has five beautiful parks, nine sports facilities and a pool-park complex overseen by the Westfield Recreation Department, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. Tel. (908) Brightwood Park - Prospect Street; Pond with a dam, picnic areas and nature trails. Clark Park Field - Clark Street; Memorial trees, gardens and jogging path. Elm Street Field - Elm Street; Soccer and all-purpose field, tennis courts. Gumbert Field - South Chestnut Street; Basketball courts, Little League fields, jogging path and play area. Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields - Rahway Avenue; Soccer and all-purpose field. Sycamore Field - Sycamore Street; Soccer and all-purpose field. Memorial Pool Park - Scotch Plains Avenue; Softball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields, handball courts, tennis courts and play area and home of town s pool facilities, including diving pool, lap pool, kiddie pools, 50-meter pool and water slides. Tamaques Park - Lamberts Mill Road; Picnicing, basketball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, playing fields, play areas, pond, jogging oval, handball courts, service building and restrooms. Mindowaskin Park - East Broad Street; Play area, trees, pond, gardens and gazebo. Windsor Park - Windsor Avenue; basketball courts and play area. Public Golf Courses Ash Brook Golf Course, Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, 18 holes, (908) Galloping Hill Golf Course, Boulevard, Kenilworth, 27 holes, (908) Oak Ridge Golf Course, Oak Ridge Road, Clark, 18 holes, (732) Scotch Hills Golf Course, Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains, 9 holes, minature golf and clubhouse, (908) Hyatt Hills Golf Course, Raritan Road, Clark, 9 holes, miniature golf, (732) Private Golf Courses Echo Lake Country Club, Springfield Avenue, Westfield, 18 holes, (908) Shackamaxon Country Club, Shackamaxon Drive, Scotch Plains, 18 holes, (908) Plainfield Country Club, Woodland Avenue, Edison, 18 holes, (908) Canoe Brook Country Club, Morris Turnpike, Summit, 36 holes, (908) Baltusrol Country Club, Shunpike Road, Springfield, 36 holes, (973) Suburban Golf Club, Morris Avenue, Union, 18 holes, (908) Roselle Golf Club, Raritan Road, Roselle, 9 holes, (908) Union County Union County's public park system has 35 parks and recreational facilities on more than 6,626 acres. Some of the activities include hiking, walking, horseback riding, fishing, ice skating, swimming and a wide variety of family programs. Special services include rental of a portable bandwagon and sound system, picnic/ball field/beer permits, boat licenses and facility rentals. Several of the county parks are within or nearby Westfield. They are: Echo Lake Park in Mountainside and Westfield; Lenape Park in Union, Westfield, Cranford, Kenilworth and Springfield; Unami Park in Cranford, Westfield and Garwood; Ashbrook Reservation in Clark, Scotch Plains and Edison; Nomahegan Park in Cranford; Oak Ridge Golf Course in Clark; Watchung Reservation spanning 2,000 acres within Summit, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Mountainside and Berkeley Heights, including the Watchung Stable plus Trailside Nature and Science Center. (908) Curling: njcurling.org Rugby: mudturtlerugby.com Table Tennis: njttc.org Men s Culinary: lesmarmitons.org/cranford Tennis: westfieldtennisclub.org Area Pools Westfield Memorial Pool Complex Scotch Plains Ave., Westfield, (908) Echo Lake Country Club Springfield Ave. Westfield, (908) Manor Park Swim Club 2 Laurel Place, Westfield, (908) Nomahegan Swim Club Springfield Ave., Westfield, (908) Highland Swim Club 1235 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, (908) The professional school that meets the needs of the individual student from beginner through advanced. Riverwalk Plaza 34 Ridgedale Avenue East Hanover, NJ (973) Morris Avenue Springfield, NJ (973) Greg Ryan Westfield Memorial Pool Renovation

39 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 39 Horace Corbin Jazz Nights Downtown 16 Prospect St Westfield, NJ Wines by the Glass Piano Bar Innovative Cuisine Bar Hours Until: 12:00am Tues.-Thurs. 1:00am Fri. & Sat. 9:30pm Sun. Martini Menu LIVE MUSIC Tues.-Sun. Evenings The Only LIVE ENTERTAINMENT in Westfield!

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42 Page 42 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader STATE CHAMPION Blue Devil Lacy Cummings, working a giant swing on the uneven bars, became the state gymnastics champion in the vault. Blue Devil Gymnasts Get 9th In NJSIAA Championships Westfield High School sophomore Lacy Cummings won the NJSIAA state gymnastic title in the vault with a score of 9.85 and the Blue Devils finished ninth in the team totals with a score of at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington on November 10. Blue Devils Swat Bees, 21-8, In NJSIAA Football Sectional Field position played a decisive role in what was to be a battle of two strong defenses and the Westfield High School football team took advantage of good field position to score two of its three touchdowns (TD) to defeat Bayonne, 21-8, in the first round of the North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 playoffs at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on November 10. The last time the Blue Devils won a home playoff game was on November 14, 1998 when they humbled West Morris Central, 30-6, in the Group 3, Section 2 quarterfinals. That team went on to destroy hosting Parsippany Hills, 44-13, on November 21 before falling to Morristown, 37-14, at Giants Stadium on December 5. The Blue Devils last won a playoff game on November 11 in 2001 with a 7-0 victory over hosting Morristown. Against Bayonne, Blue Devil quarterback Tony DiIorio hit wide receiver Chris Sheehan for TD receptions of 10 yards and nine yards and running back Ricardo Johnson capped a 15-play, 80-yard drive with a two-yard TD plunge. Soccer Blue Devils Play Columbia for Section Title David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Blue Devil Brandon Heroux heads the ball Lady Blue Devils Crush Bees in Soccer Sectionals Seniors Corrine Parkinson and Hannah Wharam, and juniors Brittany Cortinhal and Tara Handza led the fourth-seeded Westfield High School girls soccer team to an unexpectedly easy, 7-0, victory over fifth-seeded Bayonne in the first round of the NJSIAA Group 4, Section 3 tournament at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on October 31. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader DETERMINED TO WIN Blue Devil freshman Melissa Morawski, front, wants to make sure that her sister Kim will win her fourth Union County Tournament tennis title. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader DIVING OVER FOR THE FIRST OF 2 TDS Blue Devil Chris Sheehan, No. 5, turned two receptions into touchdowns in the NJSIAA sectional game against Bayonne. Sheehan also had two touchdown receptions against Scotch Plains-Fanwood on November 3. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ALWAYS AROUND THE BALL Blue Devil Tara Handza, No. 16, has the knack to position herself in the right place at the right time.

43 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 43 Erin Miller Becomes WHS All-Time Scoring Leader Blue Devil Boys Rap CHW, Girls WW-P for Public A Swim Titles The Westfield swim teams became (along with Mountain Lakes earlier in the day) the first public school to sweep the girls and boys title in the 22-year history of the Team Tournament. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Sophomore Suzanne Lemberg WHS record holder in the 50 free and 100 free Barnes, Kania Qualify For NJSIAA Mat Tourney Blue Devils Clock Minutemen For UCT Girls Hoops Crown The Blue Devils became the first girls basketball team in school history to win the Union County championship, after defeating Elizabeth, 44-34, at Roselle Catholic High School, on February 24, Junior guard Tara Handza and seniors Stephanie Slodyzcka and Erin Miller provided a offensive punch, while senior forward Gab O Leary solidified the defense. Blue Devil Boys Basketball David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ARSENAL OF MOVES Blue Devil John Barnes used an arsenal of moves to grab a 16-1, technical fall over Cranford s Matt DiGiovanni in the 125-lb District 11 finals. Blue Devil Bowlers Win Group 4 Championship Blue Devils Highest game in the history of the tournament (1,239) and the highest series in state history with a 3,403 three-game total. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader IN FOR THE LAY-UP Tony DiIorio slips under the board and makes a lay-up. Blue Devil Lemberg Places Second at Swim MOC Westfield High School sophomore Suzanne Lemberg placed second in the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle with respective times of and at the girls swimming Meet of Champions at the Gloucester Institute of Technology in Sewell on March 2. In both events, Holly Berenotto of Egg Harbor took top honors with respective times of and Westfield also finished fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:40.94 and sixth in the 200-yard medley relay at 1: Blue Devil Matt Meserole touched sixth in the boys 100 freestyle with a time of Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader TASTE OF PERFECTION Blue Devil Arley Rojas rolled a perfect 300 game at the Woodbridge Tournament on January 26.

44 Page 44 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 David B. Corbin (2007) for The Westfield Leader BATTLING IT OUT Blue Devils Evan Friedman, center, and Alex Tarlow, right, finished 2-3 in the 1,600-meters with respective times of 4:29.85 and 4: Blue Devil Boys Get Third In Group 4 Sectional Track Strong efforts in the jumps, middle distance events and throwing events earned the Westfield High School boys track & field team third place with a total of 77 in the North Jersey, Section 2 Group 3 tournament at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield on May 26, Franklin won the boys title with a total of 120. The Blue Devil girls finished 14th with points, while J.P. Stevens won the title with 65.5 points. Fresh off his high jump victory at the Union County tournament (UCT) on May 19, Blue Devil Adam Bergo won the event with a clearance of 6 4. He took second in the triple jump with a distance of Bergo also placed sixth in the long jump with a leap of Brandon Heroux, the UCT champ in the javelin, took the top spot in the event with a toss of Earlier in the week, at the Eastern States meet, Heroux had a personal-best PB toss of 185 feet. Blue Devil Netmen Capture Tournament of Champions As far as we are concerned, the sky is the limit, Blue Devil Head Coach George Kapner told The Westfield Leader/Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in a preseason interview in late March. Well! The Westfield High School (WHS) boys tennis team, ranked No. 1 throughout the season, grabbed a piece of the sky by defeating No. 8 Newark Academy, 4-1, to win the Tournament of Champions (TOC) at Mercer County Park in West Windsor on May 31, It was the Blue Devils first TOC title since the tournament under that name began in 1992, but it was the fifth overall. Westfield had won the All-Groups in 1978, 1986 and 1987, and also won the state title in The victory also upped coach Kapner s overall career tennis record to The 30-0 Blue Devils, the Group 4 champions, reached the finals with a 4-1 victory over No. 9 Tenafly, the Group 2 champion. Newark Academy (23-4) topped Moorestown, , in the other semifinal. Courtesy of Takayo Chu (2007) for The Westfield Leader NEW JERSEY BOYS TENNIS CHAMPIONS The Westfield High School boys tennis team pose for a picture after winning the Tournament of Champions at Mercer County Park in West Windsor on May 31, The 30-0 Blue Devils defeated Newark Academy, 4-1, for the title. Fred K. Lecomte (2007) for The Westfield Leader IN ON THE ACTION Senior Tri-captain Mary Kate Luker added a physical presence to the Blue Devil team. Blue Devil Laxmen Rout CHW, 20-7, in Group 3 Senior attacker Joey Simone provided the ammo and midfielder Ryan Yarusi became the primary marksman in the seventh-ranked Westfield High School boys lacrosse team s 20-7 bombardment of 11-7 Cherry Hill West (CHW) in the first round of the Group 3 tournament at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May 23, Simone contributed eight assists and two goals, while Yarusi hit the target a career-high 10 times. David B. Corbin (2007) for The Westfield Leader Blue Devil Ryan Yarusi, No. 4.

45 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 45 Blue Devil Girls Softball Youth Baseball Leagues Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader GROUNDING THE KARDINALS Blue Devil pitcher Alyson Moskowitz struck out eight Kardinals and walked one in a three-hit performance. The Blue Devils won, 3-1 Blue Devil Girls Track David B. Corbin (2007) for The Westfield Leader SETTING A WHS RECORD Kim Legones, W, ran the leadoff leg of the 4x1,600 for the Blue Devil foursome who set a (WHS) record with a time of 22:13. The previous WHS record of 22:47 was set in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader PERFECT! PERFECT! PERFECT! Blue Devil Evan Shapiro, center, was swarmed by his teammates after he pitched a Perfect seven-inning game in a 6-0 victory over Summit in the first round of the Union County Tournament in Westfield on May 5, Evan Shapiro Fires Perfect Game In 6-0 Devil Win Over Summit Junior Evan Shapiro tossed just 69 pitches to complete a seven-inning perfect game in the Westfield High School baseball team s onehour and twenty-five minute, 6-0, victory over Summit in the first round of the Union County Tournament in Westfield on May 5, Shapiro struck out six Hilltoppers and received fine defensive support from his infielders. Only three Hilltoppers managed to loft a Shapiro pitch out of the infield and all three were grabbed by centerfielder Sean Ferro. Third baseman Mike Venezia grabbed four grounders and fired to first for the putouts. Shapiro grabbed three grounders back to the mound and caught a bunt popup. Shortstop Mike Melillo converted two grounders to putouts and second baseman Kevin Hennessey did the same. David B. Corbin (2007 files) for The Westfield Leader STRONG DEFENSIVE DAY Westfield White 9s second baseman Dan Criscuolo made several outstanding plays against South Orange/Maplewood. He also made a spectacular diving grab in the second inning. David B. Corbin (2007 files) for The Westfield Leader MAKING THE PLAY ON TIME Westfield 11s starting pitcher Calvin Robertshaw, not shown, fielded a bunt and fired to first baseman Mark Lazzarotti in time to get Springfield speedster Jeffrey Lau. Christine Cosenza, Agent 2 Elm Street Westfield, NJ Bus:

46 Page 46 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Air Traffic Advisory Board Mayoral appointment, 1 year. Jerome Feder, December 31, 2008 Rosemary Millet, December 31, 2008 Town of Westfield Municipal Appointments Solid Waste Advisory Board Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Attends county meetings. Jim Aiello, December 31, 2008 Communications Advisory Board Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 year, Meets first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in town hall conference room. Todd Felter, December 31, 2008 Deirdra Malacrea, December 31, 2010 Ed Savickas, December 31, 2008 Ed Stellingwerf, December 31, 2010 Joan McKay, December 31, 2010 Neil Sullivan, December 31, 2008 Vicki Kimmins, December 31, 2008 Leo Livolsi, December 31, 2009 Eli Tishberg, December 31, 2009 Will Eisenberg, December 31, 2009 Rich Solomon, December 31, 2008 Board of Adjustment Appointed by town council, 4yrs., 2 yrs. alt., Meets second Monday each month at 7:30 pm in council chambers. William Heinbokel,Chair, December 31, 2009 Mark Doherty, December 31, 2010 Ken Soriero, December 31, 2009 Robert Burslem, December 31, 2011 Chris Masciale, December 31, 2011 Bill West, December 31, 2008 Mary Alice Ryan, December 31, 2010 Anthony Cerami, Alt. 1, December 31, 2008 Nancy Reynolds, Alt. 2, December 31, 2008 Kathleen Neville, Zoning Official Vince Loughlin, Attorney Kathleen Nemeth, Secretary Board of Architectural Review Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 yrs., Meets last Monday each month. Anthony Cerami, Chair, December 31, 2008 Mary Stewart, December 31, 2009 Elizabeth Nilsen, December 31, 2008 Carol Hewitt, December 31, 2010 Vacancy, December 31, 2009 Planning Board Liaison, December 31, 2008 Board of Health Mayoral appointment with council consent, 4 yrs., 2 yrs. Alt., Meets first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in town hall conference room. W. Jubb Corbet, Jr., President, Dec. 31, 2009 Sheldon Glickman, D.D.S., V.P., Dec. 31, 2010 Jose Davila, D.D.S., December 31, 2011 Thomas O Neill, December 31, 2011 Ellen Pollack, December 31, 2010 Jean Haymond, MD, December 31, 2008 Larry Budnick, December 31, 2008 Ronan Gold, D.D.S., Alt 1, December 31, 2009 Carl Mazzara, MD, Alt. 2, December 31, 2009 Council Liaison, December 31, 2008 Robert M. Sherr, Health Officer Marylou Fashano, Board Secretary Planning Board Mayoral appointment, 4 yrs., 2 yrs. Alt., Meets first Monday of each month in council chambers at town hall. Vince Wilt, Chairman, December 31, 2009 Robert Newell, December 31, 2010 Lori Duffy, December 31, 2009 Frank Smith, December 31, 2011 Matt Nilsen, Class IV, December 31, 2008 Phil Leary, Class IV, December 31, 2008 Gretchen Ohlig, Alt. 1, December 31, 2008 Anthony Attanasio, Alt. 2, December 31, 2009 Kenneth Marsh, Class II, December 31, 2008 Jim Foerst, Council Liason, December 31, 2008 Darielle Walsh, Mayor Designee, Dec. 31, 2008 Russ Finestein, Attorney Kenneth Marsh, Secretary Recreation Commission Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 yrs., Meets first Monday each month at 8 p.m. in the Recreation Conference Room in town hall. William Palatucci, Chair, December 31, 2008 Jim Marvin, December 31, 2009 Tom Ripperger, December 31, 2008 Mike Cash, December 31, 2008 Jonathan Jones, December 31, 2010 David Samsky Town Meetings Eric Leuthold, December 31, 2010 Gary Fox, December 31, 2010 Jeff O Connor, December 31, 2009 Loren Weinstein, December 31, 2008 Bill Kelly Alt. 1, December 31, 2010 Stacey Ukrainskyj, Alt. 2, December 31, 2010 Mark Ciarrocca, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, 2008 Bruce Kaufmann, Director Memorial Library Board Mayoral appointment with council consent, 5 yrs., Meets on third Thursday each month at 8 p.m. at the library. Barbara Bagger, President, December 31, 2010 Tourie Nozari, December 31, 2011 Roger Sullivan, December 31, 2008 Lynn Kolterjahn, December 31, 2009 John Ryan, December 31, 2012 Pam Wiaczek, December 31, 2012 Doug Stokes, December 31, 2010 JoAnn Neylan, Mayor designee, Dec. 31, 2008 Gary McCready, School designee, Dec. 31, 2008 Community Development Revenue Sharing Committee Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Meets on the third Wednesday each month at the Union County Administration Bldg., 300 North Ave., Westfield. Larry McDermott, December 31, 2008 Kris McAloon, December 31, 2008 Historic Preservation Commission Mayoral appointment with council consent, 4 yrs., 2 yrs, Alt., Meets on last Monday each month at 8 p.m. in the conference room at town hall. Robert Newell, Class A, December 31, 2011 Town Historian, December 31, 2009 Joe Farella, Class A, December 31, 2011 Sean Crane, Class C, December 31, 2010 Diana Edkins, Class B, December 31, 2008 Amy Ricca, Class C, December 31, 2010 Barbara Burton, Class C, December 31, 2010 Jody Melloan, Class C, December 31, 2010 Joseph Biren, Class B, December 31, 2011 Open - Alt. 1, December 31, 2008 Pat Valderman, Alt. 2, December 31, 2009 Planning Board Liaison, Class C, Dec. 31, 2008 Vicki Kimmins, Council Liason, Dec. 31, 2008 Insurance Advisory Board Mayoral Appointment, 3 yrs. Oliver Kirna, December 31, 2008 Ronald Bansky, December 31, 2010 Joseph Dazzo, December 31, 2010 Mike Csorba, December 31, 2009 John Mancini, December 31, 2009 Tree Preservation Commission Mayor appointment with council consent, 3 yrs,, Meets on first Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at town hall. Craig Stock, December 31, 2009 William Reinhardt, December 31, 2008 Mike Schumann, December 31, 2010 Vicki Kimmins, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, 2008 Westfield Housing Commission Mayor appointment with council consent, 1 yr., Meets on first Wednesday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at town hall. Kris McAloon, ex-officio, December 31, 2008 Joseph Farella, December 31, 2008 Larry McDermott, ex-officio, Dec. 31, 2008 Katherine Clifford, December 31, 2008 Ronald Bansky, December 31, 2008 Local Assistance Board Mayor appointment with council consent, 4 yrs., Meet 4 times a year. Members decide when. Terry Tainow, December 31, 2009 Beth Ripperger, December 31, 2011 Kathy Monteiro, December 31, 2011 Lenore Scurry, December 31, 2010 Patricia Antonelli, December 31, 2008 Westfield Inn 445 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ Minutes From The Garden State Parkway Union County Transportation Advisory Board Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., attends county meetings. John Morgan, December 31, 2008 George Lanzano, Alt., December 31, 2008 Cultural & Heritage Programs Advisory Board Mayoral appointment 1 yr., attends county meetings. Eugenia Cline, delegate, December 31, 2008 Ann Chen, alternate, December 31, 2008 Special Improvement District Board Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 yrs., Meets once a month, usually the third Monday. There are also volunteer positions. Lisa Marvin, Merchant, December 31, 2009 Dominick Vertick, Prop. Owner, Dec. 31, 2008 Vacancy, Merchant, December 31, 2010 Alan DeRose, Property Owner, Dec. 31, 2009 Lee Hale, Resident, December 31, 2010 Diane Barabas, Resident, December 31, 2008 Frank Arena, Council Liaison, December 31, 2008 Andy Wasserman, ex officio, Mayor, Dec. 31, 2008 James Gildea, ex officio Adm., Dec. 31, 2008 Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet Access Studio Suites for Families & Extended Stays Chez Catherine French Restaurant Plush Pillowtop Beds in Deluxe Rooms Town Administrator James Gildea Town Clerk Claire Gray Westfield Municipal Building 425 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ (908) The Perfect Place For Visiting Family & Friends

47 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 47 Town of Westfield Elected Officials 2008 Mayor and Town Council Mayor (R) Andrew Skibitsky Committees Public Safety, Trans., Parking Mark Ciarrocca, Chair Vicki Kimmins, V. C. Thomas Bigosinski Frank Arena Finance Policy Sal Caruana, Chair David Haas, V. C. JoAnn Neylan Mark Ciarrocca Public Works JoAnn Neylan, Chair Thomas Bigosinski, V. C. James Foerst David Haas Code Review & Town Property James Foerst, Chair Frank Arena, V.C. Sal Caruana Vicki Kimmins Ward 1 (R) Sal Caruana Ward 1 (R) Frank Arena Ward 2 (R) JoAnn Neylan Ward 2 (R) Vicki Kimmins Ward 3 (R) Mark Ciarrocca Ward 3 (D) David Haas Ward 4 (R) James Foerst Ward 4 (D) Tom Bigosinski Liaisons Senior Citizens Housing Corp. Mayor Andy Skibitsky Board of Education Mark Ciarrocca Board of Health Frank Arena Chamber of Commerce JoAnn Neylan Municipal Alliance/PANDA JoAnn Neylan Planning Board Jim Foerst Recreation Commission Mark Ciarrocca Special Improvement District Frank Arena Tree Preservation Commission David Haas Communications Advisory Board Vicki Kimmins League of Municipalities Mayor Andy Skibitsky

48 Page 48 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Horace Corbin Rescue Benjamin B. Corbin Winter Ice The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, providing pre-hospital emergency care since October 1, We render aid and assistance to over 30,000 people in Westfield and neighboring towns. Emergency medical services are provided at no charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to all those in need. On average, the Squad responds to 2,500 emergency medical service calls each year Officers Captain: Kelly Wanca Deputy Captain: Robert Billson Training Lt.: Mike Kallner Ambulance Lt.: Drew Fleyzor Scheduling Lt.: Kristin Wanca Equipment Lt.: James Johnson President: Reid Edles Vice President: Robert Barrett Treasurer: Carol Carson Asst. Treasurer: Suanne Hutchinson Secretary: Jonathan Delano Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad PO Box 356, 335 Watterson Street, Westfield, NJ phone: fax: wvrs@westfieldrescuesquad.org

49 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 49 David Samsky Westfield Symphony Orchestra We have Accessories that fit the season! Make high quality sandals, belts or bags in beautiful colors a part of your spring and summer wardrobe. Stop in and enjoy a few new bright, colorful and fun accessories. 212 Lenox Avenue Westfield Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Thur til 7 sandals flip-flops belts bags key chains

50 Page 50 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Miller-Cory House Museum: A Bridge To the Past For Today and the Future By SUZETTE F. STALKER Specially Written for This Is Westfield A slice of Americana since before the nation was born, the Miller-Cory House Museum remains a virtual gateway to Westfield s past for the many visitors who cross its threshold each year or experience it through programs presented around the state. Located at 614 Mountain Avenue, the one-anda-half-story clapboard house was built in 1740 by Samuel Miller for his wife, Sabra, at a time when the Westfield landscape appeared vastly different than it does today. In that pre-revolutionary era, the community had just one church, 14 homes, one schoolhouse, one blacksmith and one tavern. As the town and its population grew, the farmhouse remained intact, and in 1782 was purchased by Joseph Cory. Mr. Cory and his family lived there until 1802, and his descendants called it home through The house became a museum in 1972, and has since welcomed thousands of visitors of all ages. Now in its 36th year, the museum continues to celebrate New Jersey s Colonial legacy and rich history with a variety of programs held Sunday afternoons and weekdays from September through June. These programs spotlighting the customs, skills and pastimes practiced in 18th- and 19th-century America frequently include demonstrations and exhibits, as well as related crafts for children to make and take home. Among the program themes are Maple Sugaring, 18th- Century Table Customs and Manners and the annual Sheep-to-Shawl Festival, featuring live sheep. Seasonal offerings include Hocus Pocus- Halloween Fun, 18th-Century Thanksgiving, Christmas customs from other lands, Historic Valentines and Easter Traditions and Customs. The museum also presents a program on the Lenape Indians of New Jersey, and last fall saluted the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown in Additionally, Miller-Cory is among some 20 sites on the annual Four Centuries in a Weekend itinerary, when visitors have the opportunity to tour various historic sites in the area. In addition to featured programs at the museum, costumed docents offer guided tours of the restored, fully furnished farmhouse. In the museum s Frazee Building, members of the cooking committee prepare authentic Colonial recipes over an open-hearth fire using period methods and provide visitors with taste treats to sample. Additionally, the museum features a gift shop, along with herb and vegetable gardens authentic to the Colonial era. Admission to the museum and its grounds is $2.50 for adults, $1 for students and free for children under age four. Beyond the farmhouse walls, Miller-Cory volunteers take Colonial life on the road through Showcase programs which they bring to schools and organizations throughout New Jersey. These programs introduce audiences to such Colonial crafts as pierced tin, theorem painting, cornhusk dolls and rubbings (recreating a raised design on paper). The Miller-Cory House Museum is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places and as a site on the New Jersey Women s Heritage Trail. For information on programs, tours or volunteer opportunities with the museum, interested persons are invited to call the museum office at (908) weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Photos by PatrickConnor Miller-Cory House Museum

51 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Page 51 David Samsky Downtown Westfield

52 Page 52 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 (see pages 52 through 61) Directory of Organizations Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations AeroBlue.Org - AeroBlue.org - (908) Garwood - Sim Hitzel - Promoting aviation s contributions to our life. Alliance Repertory Theatre Company AllianceRep@aol.com - AllianceRep.org - (908) Linden - Michael Driscoll - A professional theatre company providing a forum for local actors and directors. Amateur Astronomers Inc. bigjody1@netzero.com - asterism.org - (908) 276- STAR - Cranford - Monthly meetings held from September through May at Union County College Sperry Observatory. Amateur Computer Group of NJ president@acgnj.org - acgnj.org - (908) 3AC- GNJ4 - Scotch Plains - Mike Redlich, President - The club is comprised of computer interest groups that have meetings throughout the month. American Cancer Society Roselle Park Robin.Kraft@cancer.org - events.cancer.org/ RFLroselleparkNJ - (973) ext Roselle Park - Robin Kraft - Raises awareness to support American Cancer Society programs. American Legion hogaboom@eclipse.net - legion.org - (908) Westfield - Peter Hogaboom - The largest veterans organization. American Red Cross westfieldmtside@crossnet.org - westfieldmtsideredcross.org - (908) Westfield - Maureen Kaufmann - A humanitarian organization led by volunteers. American Red Cross-Tri County info@tricountyredcross.org - tricountyredcross.org - (908) Plainfield - Nathan Rudy - Provides disaster relief, first aid and CPR training and other services. Art Strings (NJSO) joykrauss@verizon.net - njsymphony.org - (908) Westfield - Joy Krauss - A volunteer project of the NJ Symphony Orchestra. Unfinished violins are presented to artists to paint or decorate. The money raised goes to youth programs. Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption gidget20@comcast.net - bestfriend.petfinder.org - (732) Cranford - Lorraine Jakubowski - Rescues animals from the pound and provides veterinary care, shelter and love until a permanent home can be found. B nai B rith Ketubah Married Couples chinfam@comcast.net - (908) Scotch Plains - Elaine Chinoy - A group doing social and fundraising activities for B nai B rith open to Jewish couples. Boy Scouts Patriots Path Council patriots@bsamail.org - ppbsa.org - (973) The council provides support to many local community organizations and churches. Boy Scouts Troop 77 troop77@comcast.net - Westfield - Scoutmaster B. Mellen - Florham Park, (973) Boys and Girls Clubs of Union County akornblum@bgcuc.org - bgcuc.org - (908) Union - Alan Kornblum - Operates facilities in Union, Roselle, Roselle Park, Plainfield, Summit and Elizabeth and serves 4600 children to enable young people to realize their full potential. Breast Cancer Awareness hannah@4rubins.com - (908) Westfield - Hannah Rubin - The club raises awareness of the disease and raises money to be distributed in the community. BRIDGES bridgesdirector1@aol.com - bridgesoutreach.org - (908) Summit - Lois Bhatt, Director - An outreach program for the homeless. CARES Foundation, Inc. info@caresfoundation.org - caresfoundation.org - (973) Union - Meryl Stone - Dedicated to saving babies from congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). CDC Community Theatre info@cdctheatre.org - cdctheatre.org - (908) Cranford - Roger Hayden - Sharing good theatre with friends and neighbors since Center Hope Hospice & Palliative Care dmcoloney@centerfrohope.com - centerforhope.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Diane Coloney - Helping families deal with end-of-life issues as a compassionate partner on one of life s most challenging journeys. Central Jersey Legal Services cjls@lsnj.org - lsnj.org/cjls - (908) Elizabeth - Janice Chapin - Free legal assistance in civil matters to very low income residents. Central Jersey Road Runners Club tombrand@earthlink.net - cjrrc.org - Cranford - Tom Brand - No matter how fast or slow you run, it s a place where you can meet people who share your interest. Cerebral Palsy League of Union County (908) The league provides educational, vocational and therapeutic programs for multiplehandicapped individuals of all ages. Chelsea at Fanwood fanwood@chelseaseniorliving.com - chelseaseniorliving.com/fanwood.html - (908) Fanwood - Jennifer Ricci - Personalized assisted living in a charming setting where welltrained staff attend to the needs of residents. Children s Specialized Hospital Aux. joykrauss@verizon.net - (908) Westfield - Joy Krauss - A volunteer organization helping the hospital with fundraising. Children s Specialized Foundation tleinker@childrens-specialized.org - forchildrens.org - (908) Mountainside - Theresa Leinker - Supporting the hospital pediatric rehabilitation center. Every dollar donated helps a child with special needs. Clean Slate Club clean.slate@att.net - cleanslatesolutions.com - (908) Mountainside - Ellen Kazanoff - A free discussion and support group to share feelings about clutter issues. Coachsanta.com coachsanta@aol.com - coachsanta.com - (732) Scotch Plains - Chris Santangelo - Giving athletes of Scotch Plains-Fanwood views and prints of photos of local sporting events. College Club Fanwood-Scotch Plains collegeclubfsp@yahoo.com - Fanwood - Carolyn Dittus, President - Founded in 1933, to increase the interest of young women in attending college; provides a scholarship fund. Community Access Unlimited info@caunj.org - caunj.org - (908) Offers services for disadvantaged youth and adults with disabilities. Congregation Beth Israel execdir@cbinj.org - cbinj.org - (908) Scotch Plains - Davida Ryan - Conservative (Egalitarian) Synagogue located in Union County. CONTACT We Care david@contactwecare.org - contactwecare.org - (908) Westfield - David Owens hour crisis hotline. Highly trained volunteers provide confidential crisis intervention, reassurance, support and information to callers throughout New Jersey. Contemporary Art Group SLenga@comcast.net - (908) (cell) - Union - Sheilia Lenga - Sharing and featuring art including photography, oils, mixed media, pastels, glass, sculpture, encaustic and water colors. Crane s Ford Chapter of DAR youngs1140g@yahoo.com - rootsweb.com/ ~njcfcdar/njcfcdar.htm - (908) Cranford - Carolyn Youngs-Regent - For members that had ancestors of the American Revolution and soldiers fighting in conflicts. Offers scholarship programs, DAR Schools and Veteran hospitals. Cranford Cares for Kids MShackell@gusmerenterprises.com - (908) Cranford - Marge Shackell - Assists families in paying non-reimbursed medical bills for children age 18 and under with prolonged illnesses. CSH Auxiliary joykrauss@verizon.net - (908) Westfield - Joy Krauss - Disseminating news and joint efforts with Twigs for the Children s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. DeMolay of Union County LJYRRT@aol.com - njdemolay.org - (732) Westfield Central Ave. - Leslie Yuhasz - Youth organization to teach young men to be better persons and leaders. Education Fund of Westfield edfundwestfield@comcast.net - westfieldnj.com/ edfund - (908) Westfield - Darielle Walsh - A non-profit organization that provides additional funds and resources to assist the public schools in Westfield.

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54 Page 54 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Essex Watercolor Club - (973) Livingston - John Wolff - Devoted exclusively to the art of watercolor painting, including exhibits, monthly demonstrations and newsletters. Evergreen Elementary School nlama@comcast.net - spfk12.org/evergreen - (908) Scotch Plains - Nancy Lama or Mary Beth Hambor - Part of the PTA. We photograph school events to share them with the student body, their families and the community. Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum sullebarger@comcast.net - (908) Westfield - Frank Sullebarger - Offering the Willow View Mausoleum, a unique concept in memorial properties. Beauty, Dignity and Peace Overlooking Bunnell Pond. Nonprofit, nonsectarian since 1868 on 105 picturesque acres. Family Support Org. of Union County kwagner@fso-union.org - fso-union.org - (908) Westfield - Kathy Wagner - For families of children with special emotional and behavioral challenges in the community. Fanwood Business and Professional Assoc. info@familyinvestors.com - fanwood.biz - (908) Peter Chemidlin, President - Meetings are held monthly on Tuesdays nights at 7 p.m. Fanwood Emergency Response Team cert@yorkdrive.com - FanwoodCERT.org - (908) ext Lt. Richard Trigo - Members receive training in lifesaving skills, decision making, safety and doing the greatest good. Fanwood Community Police Alliance sgtjedic@fanwoodpolice.com - fanwoodcpa.org - (908) ext Police Sgt. Thomas Jedic - Creates a link between the police and the community to address crime prevention, child safety, community issues and events. Fanwood Memorial Library library@fanwoodlibrary.org - fanwoodlibrary.org - (908) Fanwood - Dan Weiss - Provides a full range of world-class library services to local residents. Fanwood Police fanwoodpdtipshotline@yahoo.com - fanwoodpolice.com - (908) Fanwood - Chief Donald F. Domanoski - Anonymous Tips can be sent to this address. Directory of Organizations Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Fanwood, New Jersey AskBoroughHall@VisitFanwood.com - visitfanwood.com - (908) Fanwood - Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk - Fanwood, incorporated in 1895, had its first council meeting on October 22, Fanwood-Scotch Plains Thrift Shop Citrano7@aol.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Susan Citrano, (908) Service organization that accepts donated clothing and household items for resale. All profits are donated to local community charitable organizations. Food Addicts Anonymous dorenelevy1@comcast.net - foodaddictsanonymous.org - (908) Scotch Plains - Dorene Levy - A fellowship willing to recover from the disease of food addiction that meets at the Cranford Presbyterian Church. Friends of Mindowaskin Park DebbyBurslem@Verizon.net - WestfieldToday.com/Mindowaskin.html - (908) Westfield - Debby Burslem, President - Founded in the early 1990 s to revitalize the park, to ensure the long-term enjoyment. Friends of the Westfield Library vgm612@comcast.net - westfieldnj.com/friends - (908) Westfield - Arlene Burgess, President - Volunteers who serve and support the Westfield library. FSPY Girls B Swim Team dorrieross@comcast.net - (908) Fanwood - Dorrie Ross. Full Count Big Band info@fullcountbigband.com - fullcountbigband.com - (908) Westfield - Richard Carlson - A contemporary big band that boasts the bold and rich harmonies of five saxes, four trombones, five trumpets, and the full dynamic play of a jazz rhythm ensemble of piano, bass, drums and guitar. Garden Club of Westfield Westfield - Joan Melloan - Many group activities including a Tour of Historic Gardens. Garwood Lions Club sajobsq@aol.com - (908) Garwood - Peggy Briggs - Collects used eyeglasses, which are recycled; sponsors the borough s Halloween parade, as well as offer financial support to various local and state vision-related projects and numerous borough organizations. Garwood Public Library garwoodlibrary.org - (908) Garwood - Carol Lombardo - A center of community life and learning offering free and open access to information, resources, programs and technology to support the educational and leisure interests of the public. Garwood, New Jersey garwood@garwood.org - garwood.org - (908) Garwood - Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma - Garwood is a borough form of government with a mayor and six council people. Genealogical Society of the West Fields ehydesign77@yahoo.com - (908) Westfield - Elizabeth Youngs - Meets regularly at the Westfield Memorial Library, 550 East Broad St., Westfield. Girl Scouts of Fanwood-Scotch Plains mauraberger@verizon.net - fanwoodscotchplainsgs.org - (908) Scotch Plains - Maura Berger - Member of the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, serves more than 900 girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Girl Scouts of Washington Rock contact@gswrc.com - westfieldnj.com/girlscouts - (908) Westfield - Donna M. Dolce - The council inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service and serves over 11,000 girls and adults in the area. Hickory Tree Chorus info@hickorytreechorus.org - hickorytreechorus.org - (973) New Providence - Dana Dunlevy - A champion chapter of Sweet Adelines International, performs popular songs in four-part a cappella harmony arranged for female voices and is available for community, corporate and private events. Holy Redeemer Home Care sgrinkevich@holyredeemer.com - holyredeemer.com - (908) Elizabeth - Susan Grinkevich - Medicare/Medicaid certified home care provider that delivers innovative clinical services to improve the quality of life of patients. Hope Chest dmcoloney@centerforhope.com - centerforhope.com - (908) Westfield - Helga Thomas - Proceeds from the store help subsidize hospice care for patients. Italian American Club (908) Fanwood - John Marquardt - The club of Scotch Plains celebrated its 100 Year Anniversary in May Jaycees of Westfield info@westfieldjaycees.com - westfieldjaycees.com - Westfield - (changes annually) - Provides leadership training through volunteerism for men and women ages JCC of Central New Jersey gmiller@jccnj.org - jccnj.org - (908) ext Scotch Plains - Gale Miller, Public Relations - A full-service community center of Scotch Plains, Westfield, Fanwood and surrounding areas. Jersey Wizards Girls AAU Basketball George.Handza@verizon.com - (908) Westfield - George Handza - Developing girls basketball playing U14 - U16 AAU tournaments in the spring and summer. Jewish Family Service Agency intake@jfscentralnj.com - jfscentralnj.com - (908) Fanwood - Provides individual, family and marital counseling, child study evaluations and homemaker services for the community. Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey nlipstein@jfedcnj.org - jewishjerseycentral.org - (908) ext Scotch Plains - Naomi Lipstein - In Union and Somerset Counties dedicated to strengthening spirit of charity. John H. Stamler Police Academy (908) Scotch Plains - Karen E. Positan - Union County Police Training. Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield info@jlepnj.org - jlepnj.org - (908) Cranford - Kimberly Benou - Developing the potential of women and improving communities through action and leadership.

55 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition Junior Women s Club of Westfield suzannahp1@yahoo.com - westfieldnj.com/jwcw - (908) Westfield - Suzannah - Provides women ages 18 to 40 with a forum to engage in intellectual and cultural interests, to enrich their lives through participation in charitable projects. Kent Place School naggarr@kentplace.org - kentplace.org - (908) Summit - Rachel M. Naggar - Founded in 1894, it is New Jersey s largest nonsectarian, college-preparatory school for girls and young women. La Leche League cflee@worldnet.att.net - (908) Westfield - Charlotte Lee - A breastfeeding support group, holds meetings each month in Scotch Plains. League of Women Voters of Westfield lwv@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/lwv - lwvnj.org - Westfield - Merry Wisler - Encompasses Mountainside, Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Westfield, providing voter services. Les Marmitons of Cranford rdreher@cranfordmarmitons.org - lesmarmitons.org - (212) Westfield - Richard Dreher, Treasurer - Gastronomie et Fraternite; An international gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food and wine and the culinary arts. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society melissa.broxmeier@lls.org - lls.org - (908) , ext Westfield - Melissa Broxmeier - Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Liberty Hall Museum liberty-hall@juno.com - libertyhallnj.org - (908) Union - Fran Sullivan - Chronicles 200 years of New Jersey and U.S. history. Home of William Livingston, the first elected governor of New Jersey and a signer of the Constitution. Literacy Volunteers of Union County dawn@lvaunion.org - lvaunion.org - (908) Plainfield - Susan Petrow (908) Provides free English, reading, writing and math classes to adult students. Littell-Lord Farmhouse Museum drmain@excite.com - berkeleyheightstwp.com - (908) Berkeley Heights - Merrill Main - Circa 1760 dwelling open to the public. Directory of Organizations Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Lupus Foundation, New Jersey Chapter info@lupusnj.org - lupusnj.org - (973) Springfield - Kathleen Capodanno - To educate and support those with lupus and find a cure. Magnet High School PTA andreadugery@verizon.net - (908) Summit - Andrea Dugery Liu - Provides scholarships, project graduation and other programs to the students and faculty. McKinley School P.T.O. ptomckinley@yahoo.com - Pat Ick. Mental Health Assoc. of Union County mhauc.com - (908) Advocacy for the mentally ill, support and therapy. Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum astjohn@comcast.net - merchantsanddrovers.org - (732) Rahway - Annette St. John- Satkowski - Preserving the Merchants and Drovers Tavern (c. 1795) and the Terrill Tavern (c. 1735), as a tavern museum. Miller-Cory House Colonial Museum (908) Westfield - Joan Barna or Melinda Mucha - A living museum. Its two, 18th Century owners both descended from the earliest settlers. Mobile Meals of Westfield mobilemealswestfield@hotmail.com - westfieldtoday.com - (908) Catherine Tufaro, Director - Prepares and delivers hot meals to elderly residents in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, Clark, Fanwood and Scotch Plains. MOMS Club of the Scotch Plains Area pamperedjessica@comcast.net - (908) Scotch Plains - Jessica Springer - Social organization for stay-at-home moms. Mothers & More of Union County mothersandmore10@yahoo.com - geocities.com/ mothersandmore10 - (908) Fanwood - Andrea Westervelt - Improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. Mountainside Public Library mbein@mountainsidelibrary.org - mountainsidelibrary.org - (908) Miriam Bein - Free and open to the public. Musical Club of Westfield jnjcline@comcast.net - westfieldnj.com/mcw/ home.htm - (908) Westfield - Jenny Cline, Publicity - In its 92nd year, devoted to fostering good music, providing performances and college music scholarships. New Eyes for the Needy Ellen.Neweyes@verizon.net - neweyesfortheneedy.org - (973) Short Hills - Ellen Felicetta - Since 1932, to improve the vision of the less fortunate throughout the world. New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble info@njdte.org - njdte.org - (908) Westfield - Karin Engel - Pre-professional training in classical, contemporary ballet and modern dance. New Jersey Performing Arts Center ticketservices@njpac.org - njpac.org - (888) Newark - World-class programming and diversity to New Jersey s urban community. New Jersey Press Association jjobrien@njpa.org - njpa.org - (609) West Trenton - John O Brien, Exec. Dir. - To advance the interests of newspapers and to increase awareness in the benefits of newspaper readership. New Jersey Women Business Owners astjohn@comcast.net - njawbounion.org - (732) Rahway - Annette St. John - Networking for women business owners. New Jersey Workshop for the Arts NJWA2@aol.com - njworkshopforthearts.com - (908) Westfield - Ted and Kitty Schlosberg - Premier center for training in the Arts. New Jersey Writer s Society snakes@hotmail.com - groups.yahoo.com/group/ NewJerseyWritersSociety - (908) Scotch Plains - A. Craig Newman - Amateur writers who seek to improve their skills. Newark Bait & Fly Casting Club arthur.dolgan@verizon.net - newarkbaitandflycastingclub.org - (201) Cliffside Park - Arthur Dolgan - The oldest freshwater fishing club in New Jersey. The public is invited. Page 55 Newark Museum publicrelations@newarkmuseum.org - newarkmuseum.org - (973) Newark - Lorraine McConnell - Art, science and education. Newcomers Club of Westfield elizabethokby@comcast.net - westfieldnj.com/ newcomers - (908) Westfield - Elizabeth Okby - Social organization, founded in 1944, for women over 21 who are new to communities or have experienced a change in lifestyle. Optimist Club of Westfield walshm@comcast.net - westfieldnj.com/optimist - Westfield - Michael Walsh, President - Volunteers who do community service projects focused on bringing out the best in kids. Pack 4 Cub Scouts, Scotch Plains-Fanwood cubmaster@pack4cubscouts.org - pack4cubscouts.org - (908) Brett Carter - Year-round program of involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders and friends. People for Animals, Inc. lpaws@earthlink.net - pfa.petfinder.com - (973) Hillside - Dawne Luetscher - Low-cost spay/neuter for dogs and cats. Plainfield Area Humane Society contact.pahs@verizon.net - petfinder.com/ shelters/nj22.html - (908) Plainfield - Shelter - To find a home for every homeless pet. Plainfield Curling Club info@curlingnj.com - curlingnj.com - (908) South Plainfield - Bill Peskoff, Neil Sullivan - Family fun and fitness at New Jersey s only dedicated curling facility. Plainfield Symphony info@plainfieldsymphony.org - plainfieldsymphony.org - (908) Plainfield - Leslie Pruess - The oldest community symphony in New Jersey offering affordable classical and pops music. Portraits of Patriots patriotspx@aol.com - portraits-patriots.qpg.com - (908) Mountainside - William M. Sanders - Put a George Washington portrait in your school, public building, town hall or office. Prevention Links info@preventionlinks.org - preventionlinks.org - (732) Clark - Diane Litterer - A substance abuse prevention agency.

56 Page 56 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 Rake and Hoe Garden Club - (908) Westfield - Kay Cross - Education of members and guests in horticulture, floral design, conservation and birds. Republican Committee of Union County chairman@unioncountygop.org - unioncountygop.org - (908) Westfield - Phil Morin - The most effective government is government closest to the people. Resolve Community Counseling Center info@resolvenj.com - ResolveNJ.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Helen Aron - Mental health agency serving Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Union County. Roselle Park Historical Society patpagnet@comcast.net - see RosellePark website/ History - (908) Roselle Park - Patricia Pagnetti - Operates Roselle Park Museum, preserving and exhibiting local memorabilia. Rotary Club of Westfield rotary@westfieldrotary.com - westfieldrotary.com - Westfield - Darielle Walsh, President - Chartered in 1921, the club supports community-based projects and scholarship fund. RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital runnells@ucnj.org - ucnj.org/runnells - (908) Berkeley Heights - (908) A 344- bed facility providing care for sub-acute, postacute, hospice and Alzheimer s-type patients. RWJ Rahway Fitness and Wellness nicolek@fitnessandwellness.org - fitnessandwellness.org - (908) Scotch Plains - Nicole Kapcsandi - Offering structure, education and motivation for members. SAGE Eldercare dknill@sageeldercare.org - sageeldercare.org - (908) Summit - Dawn Knill - Over 52 years of experience assisting older adults, their families and caregivers. School One Publicity dorrieross@comcast.net - (908) Fanwood - Dorrie Ross. Scotch Plains Business & Professionals flowerchickie2@yahoo.com - visitscotchplains.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Lisa Mohn - Improving communication and awareness throughout the business community. Directory of Organizations Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Scotch Plains Fanwood Music Boosters JSchiavo3@comcast.net - spfk12.org/ musicboosters - (908) Scotch Plains - Joe Schiavo - Supports the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School s Music and Fine Arts Program. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times press@timesnj.com - timesnj.com - (908) Westfield - Horace Corbin - Legal newspapers in Union County, N.J.; Westfield, Mountainside, Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Garwood. Scotch Plains Junior Woman s Club scotchplainsjrwomen@comcast.net - scotchplainsjuniorwomansclub.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Odette Alves or Dawn Horn - Make friendships while working to make the community a better place. Scotch Plains Police Department dluce@scotchplainsnj.com - scotchplainsnj.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Chief Brian T. Mahoney - Providing excellence in police service. Scotch Plains Public Library Library@scotlib.org - scotlib.org - (908) Scotch Plains - Meg Kolaya, Director. Scotch Plains Recreation Department steved@scotchplainsnj.com - scotchplainsnj.com - (908) ext Scotch Plains - Stephen Dahl - Runs programs, maintains the 10 park facilities, as well as the Scotch Hills Country Club Golf Course and miniature golf course. Scotch Plains Television sptv@spfk12.org - scotchplainstv.com - (908) ext Scotch Plains - William McMeekan, Jr. - Local access channel providing coverage of events and activites in the area. Scotch Plains Township scotchplainsnj.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Barbara Riepe - Fire, police, BOE, recreation, library, tax collector, directory. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Adult School info@theenrichmentcenterannex.org - TheEnrichmentCenterAnnex.org - (908) Westfield - Elaine Sigal - Classes after school. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education boe@spfk12.org - spfk12.org - (908) Scotch Plains - Margaret Hayes, Superintendent - Serves 5,500 students in grades PreK-12. Shore Athletic Club of NJ shoreacmembership@gmail.com - shoreac.org - (732) Westfield - Elliott Denman/ Wayne Baker - For all in track and field. Sierra Club NJ Loantaka Group loantaka@njsierra.org - newjersey.sierraclub.org/ loantaka.asp - (908) Trenton - Wynn Johanson - To influence public policy through public education and grassroots political action. SP-F Soccer Association dorrieross@comcast.net - scotchplainsfanwoodsoccer.com - (908) Fanwood - Dorrie Ross. SPFHS Student Movement Against Cancer rrafferty@spfk12.org - spfsmac.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Robert Rafferty - Raises funds for research and spreads awareness of cancer. St. Helen s Boys HS Basketball george.handza@verizon.com - (212) Westfield - George Handza - Plays out of St. Helen s Parish in Westfield. Summit Area Community School sacsdirector@yahoo.com - summitareacommunityschool.org - (908) Summit - Laurie Walsh - Provides adult education. Summit Business and Professional Women meetingsrsvp@summitbpw.org - summitbpw.org - (908) Summit - Judy Kahn - Promotes equity for women in the workplace. Summit Speech School itowt@summitspeech.com - summitspeech.org - (908) New Providence - Irene Towt - Private auditory/oral school for deaf or hard of hearing children. Tamaques Elementary School Lankler@comcast.net - westfieldnjk12.org/ tamaques - (908) Westfield - Beth Lankler - One of six Westfield elementary public schools. The Arc of Union County info@arcunion.org - arcunion.org - (973) Springfield - Frank X. Caragher, Executive Director - Provides services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Celebration Singers celebrationsingers@hotmail.com - celebrationsingers.org - (908) Cranford - Dennis Jenkins - Check out our website. The Choral Art Society of New Jersey beenyjones@yahoo.com - thechoralartsocietyofnj.org - (908) Westfield - Cynthia Brogan - Performing choral masterpieces since The College Men s Club of Westfield rmasel@comcast.net - (908) Westfield - Randy Masel - Since 1923, aided hundreds of students with hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship grants. The Education Fund of Westfield edfund@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/edfund - (908) Westfield - Val Catanzaro - Raises money to fund grants to teachers within the Westfield public school district. The Fanscotian Fanscotian@comcast.net - spfk12.org/spfhs/ spfhs_fanscotian.htm - (908) Scotch Plains - Ms. Hoffman - Publication of the Journalism II class at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. The Mothers Center of Central NJ mccnj@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/mccnj - (908) Cranford - Eileen Marriott, President - Offers daytime discussion groups, education workshops, playgroups and social activities. The Pingry School jalexander@pingry.org - pingry.org - (908) Martinsville - Jill Alexander - K-12 coeducational, independent day school that enrolls approximately 1,000 students, founded in The Thrift Shop Citrano7@aol.com - (908) Scotch Plains - Susan Citrano - Need clothes? Prices are better than discount stores. The Watchung Arts Center wacenter@optonline.net - watchungarts.org - (908) Watchung - Promoting arts through participation and exhibitions. WF Pedatric

57 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition The Westfield Foundation - westfieldnj.com/ wf - (908) Westfield - Elizabeth B. Chance - To enrich quality of life for the Westfield community, grants are provided to area non-profit programs and organizations. Tri-County Red Cross info@tricountyredcross.org - tricountyredcross.org - (908) Plainfield - Victor Webb Jr. - Celebrating its 91st anniversary, has headquarters in Plainfield and Elizabeth - provides health and safety, disaster response and military communications programs and services. UCPC Behavioral Healthcare (908) Provides outpatient mental health services for residents of Union County. Union Chapter DeMolay ljyrrt@aol.com - NJDeMolay.org - (732) Westfield - Leslie Yuhasz - For young men, ages 12 to 21, members learn life-skills, responsibility and cooperation by working together in social, sports and community service activities. Union Chinese School ucs@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/ucs - Founded in resides in Edison Intermediate School in Westfield, offering Chinese language classes and culture classes on Saturday morning. Union County African Violet Society jmkelley4@comcast.net - avsa.org - (908) Westfield - J. M. Kelley - Monthly meetings at Scotch Plains Public Library. Union County Clerk jrajoppi@ucnj.org - ucnj.org - (908) Westfield - Joanne Rajoppi. Union County Educational Services ehartnett@ucesc.k12.nj.us - ucesc.k12.nj.us - (908) Agency responding to the educational needs of the county school districts. UnioUnion County Hiking Club terrykayhiker@yahoo.com - uchc.nynjtc.org/ - (908) Elizabeth - Terry Kulmane - Offers outdoor activities, providing wholesome recreation while contributing to physical fitness. Union County Mudturtles Rugby rugby10_98@yahoo.com - mudturtlerugby.com - (917) Union County - Kevin Holt, President - Advancing Rugby in adult and youth amateur athletics and sportsmanship. Directory of Organizations Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Union County Senior Softball League domdeo@aol.com - njssa.us - (908) Scotch Plains - Dom Deo - Competitive softball played on weeknights on local fields in Union County - Age 50 and over or 60 and over divisions. Union County Watchdog Association TinaRenna@unioncountywatchdog.org - unioncountywatchdog.org - (908) Cranford - Tina Renna, President - On behalf of residents and taxpayers, monitoring government and advocating openness and accountability. Union County, New Jersey info@ucnj.org - ucnj.org - (908) United Way of Greater Union County jackie.albaum@uwguc.org - uwguc.org - (908) ext Elizabeth - Jackie Park Albaum - For Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, North Plainfield, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, South Plainfield, Summit, Union, Westfield and Winfield Park. Veterans Foreign Wars Garwood, Westfield dcvfw6807@aol.com - vfw.org - (908) Garwood - Dennis E. Clark - Assisting sick, needy, institutionalized and homeless veterans and their families and active duty military personnel and their families. Visiting Nurse and Health Services inforef@holyredeemer.com - holyredeemer.com - (908) Westfield - Home and hospice program providing skilled nursing and hospice care to residents of Union County. Visual Arts Center of NJ dianegallo@comcast.net - artcenternj.org - (908) Summit - Jackie Park Albaum - Devoted to contemporary art through studio classes, workshops, community outreach and exhibitions. WeCare sestockwell@verizon.net - wecarewestfield.com - (908) Westfield - Sharon Stockwell - Grassroots citizens group to monitor development in Westfield to ensure community standards. Westfield Adult School adultschool@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/ adultschool - (908) Westfield - Erica Webber, Executive Director - Providing quality education and enrichment opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce info@westfieldareachamber.com - westfieldareachamber.com - (908) Westfield - Naomi McElynn - More than 300 businesses committed to enhancing the business environment in Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Garwood and Mountainside. Westfield Area Hadassah Young Women mlip@comcast.net - (908) Westfield, - Rachel Lipschutz - Worlds s largest volunteer women s organization. Westfield Area Y bcohen@westfieldynj.org - westfieldynj.org - (908) ext Westfield - Bonnie Cohen. Westfield Area Y Mens Club ysmensclub@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/ ysmen - (908) Westfield - Mark Elsasser or Tom Baker - Men who raise money for charitable causes and socialize. Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame gwkehler@juno.com - goleader.com - (908) Westfield - Lee Hale - Selects and honors outstanding Westfield athletes, coaches and teams who have brought honor and fame to Westfield - holds induction dinners on even-numbered years. Westfield Baseball League WestfieldBaseball@hotmail.com - WestfieldBaseball.com - (908) Westfield - Leo White - Creating a positive sporting experience with learning for children from Kindergarten through 10th grade and includes over 2,300 players over three seasons of baseball. Westfield Basketball Association wba@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/wba - (908) Westfield - Tom Pickert - Provides a fun, learning environment for youth from intown leagues to competitive travel programs. Page 57 Westfield Board of Education boe@westfieldnjk12.org - westfieldnjk12.org - (908) Westfield - Robert Berman, Board Secretary - Providing a quality educational experience to its students. Westfield Cadet Corps no @ccorps.com - (732) Westfield - Westfield Community Center - Learn drums, bells, bugles, fife, twirling or color guard; perform at parades, events and competitions. Westfield College Woman s Club cwclub@aol.com - westfieldtoday.com/cwc - Westfield - Dianne Callahan, President - Awards scholarships and grants annually on the basis of scholarship, need, character and leadership. Westfield Community Band info@westfieldcommunityband.com - westfieldcommunityband.com - (908) Westfield - Eileen O Donnell - Adult musicians for traditional concert band for the enjoyment of the listening public. Westfield Community Center WestfieldComCtr@aol.com - (908) Westfield - Thelma Smith - Founded in 1935, providing recreational and educational programs to all age groups. Westfield Community Players westfieldcommunityplayers@yahoo.com - westfieldnj.com/players - (908) Westfield - Victor Cenci, Publicity Director - Contributing to the cultural activities of Westfield and surrounding towns since 1934, with a 150-seat theater and four shows a season. Westfield Foundation foundation@westfieldnj.com - westfieldnj.com/ wf - (908) Westfield - Elizabeth B. Chance - Enhancing the quality of life, providing grants to local area non-profit organizations and programs Ẇestfield Historical Society info@westfieldhistoricalsociety.org - westfieldhistoricalsociety.org - (908) Westfield - Stanley H. Lipson, Curator - The museum and archives are open to the public on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Society presents programs for children and scout groups.

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60 Page 60 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition 2008 State LD-21 (Rs) Federal, State and County Elected Officials For the Region Governor U.S. Senator U.S. Senator Congress 7th District State LD-22 (Ds) Jon Corzine (D) Frank Lautenberg (D) Bob Menendez (D) Mike Ferguson (R) LD-21 Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. (908) Westfield State Assembly Asm. Jon Bramnick (908) Westfield Asm. Eric Munoz (908) Summit state.nj.us/governor lautenberg.senate.gov/ menendez.senate.gov/ house.gov/ferguson/ County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Surrogate James LaCorte County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi LD-22 Sen. Nick Scutari (908) Linden State Assembly Asw. Linda Stender (908) Scotch Plains Asm. Jerry Green (908) Plainfield Union County Freeholders (Ds) - ucnj.org Chairman Angel Estrada (Elizabeth), Bette Jane Kowalski (Cranford), Chester Holmes (Rahway), Rayland Van Blake (Plainfield), Alexander Mirabella (Fanwood), Rick Proctor (Rahway), Deborah Scanlon (Union), Daniel Sullivan (Elizabeth), Nancy Ward (Linden) - County Manager George Devanney JON BRAMNICK New Jersey State Assemblyman Assemblyman Jon Bramnick 251 North Avenue, West 2nd floor Westfield, NJ (908) AsmBramnick@njleg.org Serving New Jersey s 21st Legislative District

61 2008 This Is Westfield Our 36th Annual Edition The Westfield Leader - goleader.com - (908) Westfield - Horace Corbin - Newspapers serving Westfield and Union County, N.J. since Westfield Lions Club dslion@juno.com - westfieldnj.com/lions - (908) Westfield - Douglas Schembs, Jr. Secy. - To foster understanding among people for humanitarian needs, providing voluntary services. Westfield Memorial Library wmlpr@wmlnj.org - wmlnj.org - (908) Westfield - Sylvia Dorsey - Founded in 1879, provides the community an environment that promotes a love of reading and ensures free access to ideas and information. Westfield PAL Football westfieldpalfootball.com - (908) Westfield - Owen Brand - PAL football is for those entering 3rd through 8th grade in the Fall. Westfield Parkinson Support Group bringk@prodigy.net - (908) Westfield - Barbara Ringk, facilitator - Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, except July and Aug, in the Parish House Lounge of the Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. Westfield Police Department police@wpdnj.org - wpdnj.org - (908) Westfield - Chief John Parizeau - Protect life and property, enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, preserve the peace, order and safety of the community we serve. Westfield Public Schools lkorecky@westfieldnjk12.org - westfieldnjk12.org - (908) Westfield - Lorre Korecky - Prepares students to reach their highest potential and to become productive, ethical and responsible citizens through rigorous educational programs. Westfield Recreation Department recreation@westfieldnj.net - westfieldnj.gov/ recreation - (908) Westfield - M. Bruce Kaufmann. Westfield School Boosters jwalsh6@comcast.net - (908) Westfield - Jake Walsh Chair Publicity for You can also contact Bill Ludlum at ludlumfamliy@comcast.net or (908) Add your organization to the Directory at Directory of Organizations Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Westfield Service League ingridmcki@aol.com - (908) Westfield - Ingrid McKinley, Public Relations - The thrift shop is located at 114 Elmer Street, Westfield. The league also runs a consignment shop on the second floor. Donates all proceeds to local charities. Westfield Stamp Club edjjg@alum.mit.edu - (908) Westfield - Ed Grabowski - Meetings feature a speaker of philately, an auction and general discussions. Visitors and guests are welcome. Westfield Symphony Orchestra westfieldsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com - westfieldsymphony.org - (908) Westfield - Naomi Levecchia, Esq. - Dynamic world-class experience for discerning people. Musicians are all professional musicians within the New York City area; repertoire ranges from contemporary compositions to classical music and lesser known works. Westfield United Way contact@westfieldunitedway.org - westfieldunitedway.org - (908) Westfield - Linda Maggio - Supports health and human service agencies serving two out of every three Westfield residents. Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad (908) Westfield - Jonathan Delano - Volunteer organization serving the community. Westfield Wizards Basketball George.Handza@verizon.com - (212) Westfield - George Handza - U14 Girls AAU basketball team comprised of a majority of Westfield girls. Westfield Women s Softball tphecht@comcast.net - (908) Cranford - Terri Hecht - Intramural league that has fun. Willow Grove Presbyterian Church wilgrv@netzero.com - scotchplains.com/wgpc - (908) Scotch Plains - Danielle Hale - Reaching out, worshipping, growing and serving. Wilson Elementary School ingridmcki@aol.com - westfieldnjk12.org - (908) Westfield - Ingrid McKinley - Elementary School. Wizards of the Mind Chess Club info@wizardsofthemind.com - wizardsofthemind.com - (973) Springfield - Administrator - Scholastic Chess club and school offering lessons and tournaments. Woman s Club of Westfield dgeisow@comcast.net - westfieldnj.com/wcw - (908) Westfield - Dolores Geisow - Volunteers to improve our community, our state, our nation, our world. Y Squares (Square Dance Club) paulmsanderson@aol.com - (908) Westfield - Paul Sanderson - Square dance club that holds dances twice a month in the Hehnly School in Clark - lessons for beginners are held weekly from September through May. YMCA of Eastern Union County Rahway - mjohnson@ymcaeuc.org - ymcaeuc.org - (732) Rahway - Michael Johnson - Building healthy lives for people of all ages, religions and cultures; Facilities - indoor pool, swim lessons, fitness center, weight room, aerobics/dance studio, basketball, exercise area. Youth and Family Counseling Service yfcsinc@netzero.net - westfieldnj.com/yfcs - (908) Westfield - Counseling to families and individuals with problems of adolescent conflicts, marital difficulty, parentchild relationships, child behavior difficulties and individual personality problems. Since 1890 The Directory of Organizations Is Created and Maintained online by You Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus To see all entries, make changes and additions, please go to goleader.com Page 61 At goleader.com, the synergism with the printed word and the Internet continues to expand Clubs & Orgs Info is Online at goleader.com Publisher s Note: The newspaper implemented an online method two years ago at goleader.com to develop and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date area organizations list while keeping it available to the public for reference. The method mimics the concept developed by Wikipedia, whereby the public creates and maintains the records. See See goleader.com/organizations. Public collaboration and self-maintenance has made this a big success as evident from the information published in these last several pages. At goleader.com, you can obtain the current information for registered organizations plus add a new or updated entry. With the click of the mouse, you can retrieve detailed information of an organization, based of all that has been printed for it in our newspapers over the last 11 years. You are invited to enter the data of your organization. It is open to all towns and intends to be inclusive of the many things going on in our society arts, sports, charity, service. Based on your recommendations, we are improving the programming. It is being tested now, and with the help of our interns this year, it will be fully functional by July. Regards, Horace Corbin

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