The Westfield Leader Newspaper
28th Annual This is Westfield

Thursday, April 13, 2000 THIS IS WESTFIELD Our 28th Annual Edition Page 47 Page 46 THIS IS WESTFIELD Our 28th Annual Edition Thursday, April 13, 2000

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Powder Puff Football Becomes Huge Attraction in Westfield

Powder Puff football has become an increasingly huge attraction in Westfield over the past four years. Just after the annual Homecoming Parade which rolls down Broad Street on Thanksgiving Eve, hundreds of students flock to Gary Kehler Stadium to observe the junior and senior girls who dawn their “combat” gear and prepare for a fun but competitive game of flag football.

Each team is coached by respective male members of the Westfield High School football team. Defensive and offensive schemes are drawn up along with “trick” plays and each team practices for about two weeks prior to the big event.

Pride and one- upmanship play a major role in the event; however, they both take a back seat to “fun.” All junior and senior girls who suit up get their opportunity to participate in the action and to have their names announced by the high school sports commentators.

Sophomore girls assemble in the stands and size up their future opponents. Freshmen girls cheer and try to imagine the time when they too will be suited up to perform in front of hundreds of screaming fans. Parents take action pictures of their daughters and everybody has fun.

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Westfield H. S. Football Is No Stranger to Giants Stadium

Winning has been a tradition with the Westfield High School football team and its winning ways has earned the Blue Devils four trips to Giants Stadium since 1977 to play in the state sectional title game. In 1977, the Blue Devils demolished Barringer, 33- 12, to complete an 11- 0 season and, most recently in 1998, the Blue Devils returned to compete against Morristown for the title. Additionally, under coach Gary Kehler, the Blue Devils had a 48 game winning streak, which happened to be the longest in the state at the time, from 1967- 1973.

The Glory of Westfield Athletics

Quarterback Katy Brunetto - 1999

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Blue Devil Matt Elmuccio Wins 6th MOC Title

Westfield High School track distance superstar Matt Elmuccio, who graduated in 1997, became the only person in the history of New Jersey to win six Meet of Champion titles after crossing the line to capture first in the 1,600 meters at the Meet of Champions held in South Plainfield in June of 1997.

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I T L E SIZING UP THE DEFENSE… Westfield quarterback sizes up Morristown’s defense while he

calls the play at Giant’s Stadium on December 5, 1998. CHECKING OUT FUTURE COMPETITION… Many freshmen and sophomore girls enjoyed watching the upperclassmen do battle at the Powder Puff Game. The sophomores also scouted the juniors, their future competition. * Recent *

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OLD GUARD OF WESTFIELD

220 Clark Street, Westfield (908) 233- 2700

Fellowship, recreation and community service for Westfield area retired business and professional men.

ORATORIO SINGERS

c/ o First United Methodist Church of Westfield 1 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) 233- 4211

An ensemble of 80- 100 singers which perform choral works by various composers.

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP

140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield (908) 233- 3075 psgw@ westfieldnj. com

To foster the maximum potential for living by Parkinson people through self- help and social contacts.

RAHWAY VALLEY JERSEYAIRES

c/ o First Baptist Church 170 Elm Street, Westfield (908) 925- 2629 haigrdsr@ aol. com

A chorus which provides and preserves four- part harmony barbershop- style singing.

ROTARY CLUB OF WESTFIELD

220 Clark Street, Westfield (908) 233- 2700 rotary@ westfieldnj. com

To provide humanitarian service, build good will and peace in the world.

RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

300 North Avenue, East, Westfield (908) 654- 9854 ensle@ aesop. rutgers. edu, www. rce. rutgers. edu

Provide educational programs and services in the areas of family and consumer sciences, agriculture and resource management.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

730 Forest Avenue, Westfield (908) 654- 3946

Dedicated to patriotic, historical and educational objectives to help perpetuate the understanding of American Freedom.

SOROPTIMIST CLUB

107 Quimby Street, Westfield (908) 232- 0900

A service group for women whose members broadly represent the professions, industries and organizations in the community.

TOASTMASTERS OF WESTFIELD

First Savings Bank 206 South Avenue, Fanwood (908) 789- 0974 toastmasters@ westfieldnj. com

Helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking in a mutually supportive and positive learning environment.

UNICO NATIONAL - WESTFIELD CHAPTER

Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, Opportunity P. O. Box 11, Westfield

(908) 233- 6921

Italian- American service organization based upon the principle of “Service Above Self.” Community projects include scholarships, mental health, Cooley’s anemia.

UNION COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

1085 Morris Avenue, Suite 531, Union (908) 527- 1166 · ucedc@ worldnet. att. net · www. ucedc. com

To help businesses start, grow and expand through small business loans, technical assistance, help with government contracts and research.

UNION COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER

300 North Avenue, East, Westfield (908) 233- 7273

To meet the needs of sexual assault victims and their families and to educate the public about the dynamics of sexual assault in order not to tolerate this crime.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS NO. 11467

PO Box 2562, Westfield (908) 232- 7875

To help foster, encourage, and promote the improvement and condition of the veteran and their families.

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER NO. 688 - UNION COUNTY AREA

PO Box 1, Westfield (908) 396- 1733

To help foster, encourage, and promote the improvement of the condition of the Vietnam- era veteran and their families.

VISITING HEALTH SERVICES

P. O. Box 846, Westfield (908) 233- 3113

Dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate in home health care.

WESTFIELD “Y”

220 Clark Street, Westfield (908) 233- 2700 y@ westfieldnj. com

Providing values oriented programs for the entire family including wellness, youth work, daycare and senior programs.

WESTFIELD ADULT SCHOOL

PO Box 550, Westfield (908) 232- 4050 adultschool@ westfieldnj. com

Continuing Education.

WESTFIELD AREA CHAPTER OF AARP

25 North Wickom Drive, Westfield (908) 233- 5080

To serve, not to be served.

WESTFIELD ART ASSOCIATION

PO Box 874, Westfield (908) 232- 7058 waa@ westfieldnj. com

An organization which fosters an appreciation of fine arts by providing programs, artist demonstrations and exhibits.

WESTFIELD ARTS COMMISSION

424 St. Marks Avenue, Westfield (908) 233- 9094

Umbrella organization representing arts organizations of the community.

WESTFIELD CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

125 South Florence Avenue, Westfield (908) 233- 3245

Volunteer women’s organization supporting projects in the U. S. and Israel.

WESTFIELD COALITION FOR THE ARTS

(908) 654- 1540 715 Dorian Road, Westfield wca@ westfieldnj. com

The mission of the group is to act as an advocate for the arts in the Westfield public schools.

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY BAND

PO Box 2513, Westfield (908) 233- 3265 wcb@ westfieldnj. com

A 60- member band of men and women of all ages which rehearses once per week.

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER

558 West Broad Street, Westfield (908) 232- 4759

To contribute to the full development of individual members, aid those in need, preserve the community, foster good citizenship, educate and cultivate self sufficiency, and to advance social well being and stability.

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY PLAYERS

1000 North Avenue, West, Westfield (908) 232- 9568 players@ westfieldnj. com

A community theater that produces and performs theatrical productions throughout the year.

WESTFIELD FOUNDATION

301 North Avenue, W., P. O. Box 2295, Westfield (908) 233- 9787 wstfound@ bellatlantic. net

To promote the betterment of the Westfield community and enhancement of quality of life for all of its citizens.

WESTFIELD MEN’S GLEE CLUB

PO Box 423, Westfield (908) 232- 7349 gleeclub@ westfieldnj. com

Men’s singing group that performs winter and spring concerts.

WESTFIELD/ MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS

321 Elm Street, Westfield (908) 232- 7090 westfield. mtside@ crossnet. org

A humanitarian organization led by volunteers who provide relief to victims of disaster and help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

WESTFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

127 Cacciola Place, Westfield (908) 233- 2772 wnc@ westfieldnj. com

To empower all members, children, youth and adults of the community through quality, educational and direct hands- on outreach.

WESTFIELD OPTIMIST CLUB

P. O. Box 2213 (908) 232- 9584 optimist@ westfieldnj. com

A not- for- profit service club composed of men and women who live and/ or work in the Westfield area. The organization conducts service projects which benefit youth and the community.

WESTFIELD SERVICE LEAGUE

114 Elmer Street, Westfield (908) 232- 1223 wsl@ westfieldnj. com

Provides funds to local volunteer, civic and service organizations and dispatchers to the Westfield Rescue Squad.

WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

224 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) 232- 9400 wso@ westfieldnj. com

Professional perfoming symphony providing concerts and an educational outreach program.

WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD

335 Waterson Street, Westfield, (908) 233- 2500; Emergency - Dial 9• 1• 1

A designated Emergency Medical Service for the town of Westfield. A self- governing, volunteer staffed organization separate and apart from municipal government.

WESTFIELD WEAVERS GUILD

(908) 654- 1540 715 Dorian Road, Westfield

A group of hand weavers who have monthly programs and periodical workshops.

WESTFIELD YOUNG ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE THEATRE, INC. (WYACT)

656 Westfield Avenue, Westfield (908) 233- 3200 wyact@ westfieldnj. com

A young people’s theater program which presents productions during July and August.

WOMEN’S CLUB OF WESTFIELD

808 Shackamaxon Drive, Westfield (908) 233- 7160 wcw@ westfieldnj. com

To support charities, education and the intelligent promotion of the best interests of the community.

WOMEN FOR WOMEN OF UNION COUNTY

511 North Avenue, Garwood (908) 232- 5787

Providing community education workshops, support groups, individual counseling for women and their families.

‘Y’ MEN’S CLUB OF WESTFIELD

220 Clark Street, Westfield (908) 233- 2700 ysmen@ westfieldnj. com

A group of men who raise money for charitable causes.

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