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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 10, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 45-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Andy Skibitsky Victorious; Fourth Ward Inconclusive at Press Time By MICHAEL POLLACK Bramnick addressed the onlookers at candidate for office is that you have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the James Ward Mansion. to write two speeches. In keeping WESTFIELD –Incumbent Andy “From the bottom of my heart, I with efficiency in government I only Skibitsky won handedly over Demo- think the people elected today were wrote one speech. I am disappointed cratic challenger Tom Jardim by more just the type of people the public had most of all that we lost. The fact is I than 1,000 votes and Republican faith in,” Assemblyman Bramnick didn’t get as much votes as the other council candidates Sal Caruana and said. “You could see how the dispar- guy. I am proud to stand on my record Vicki Kimmins were victorious in the ity was. Westfield has shown that as mayor,” he concluded. First and Second Wards respectively. they really love quality and they are Mayor Skibitsky, who said he Democrats retained at least one concerned about the future of this didn’t prepare a victory speech be- seat on the council after David Haas’ town.” cause he thought it was bad luck, victory over incumbent Darielle Mr. Jardim, who won two succes- thanked his family and thanked the Walsh in the Third Ward. Also, in sive terms starting in 1997, lost 6,368 public for extending his leader- what many called “the tightest coun- to 5,034 votes. Mr. Jardim, the only ship. “I’ve immensely enjoyed cil race ever,” at press time, the race Democratic mayor elected in serving the people of Westfield for between Republican Eric Leuthold Westfield since 1912, could not fend the last four months and I’m truly and Democrat Tom Bigosinski was off the incumbent. After the defeat, looking forward to serving the too close to call. he said, “Not everybody was a win- people of Westfield for the next Before departing to a victory party ner but there are no losers in the four years.” in Summit for the District 21 race, room.” The mayor thanked his wife Debbie Republican Assemblyman Jon “The difficult thing about being a for her support, “I appreciate that she gives me the support to climb the ladder. I love you very much.” The mayor also delivered personal Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader thanks to his four children Drew, WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME...Area soldiers from the New Jersey National Guard of the 250th Signal Hope, Shane and Troy “who haven’t Battalion march home to the Westield Armory on the last leg of their journey from duty in Iraq Monday night. Flag-waving seen much of me for the last six throngs lined the streets from the parkway along Central Avenue as their bus received a police and fire escort. Hundreds months.” greeted the soldiers and their families at the armory. The second contingent of soldiers were due home Wednesday night after With neither side sweeping, in ad- press time. dition to the Democrats winning in ward 3 by a count of 1,538 to 1,162, they are guaranteed of retaining at least one seat on the council. At 8:45 Munoz, Bramnick Re-elected p.m., the Republicans watched re- sults on a projected laptop and cheered for Mr. Leuthold’s apparent 1,409 to To State General Assembly 1,391 victory over Mr. Bigosinksi. By PAUL J. PEYTON with 38,799 and Democrats Steve Munoz won in the bulk of the 15 However, before formally announc- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing Mr. Leuthold, Campaign Man- Merman, 27,550, and Bruce Bergen, towns in the district, squeaking by in ager Frank Arena invited gatherers to SUMMIT – Incumbent Assembly- 27,258. Millburn and losing Springfield. As- relax and reconvene at 9:30 p.m. after men Jon Bramnick of Westfield and The two legislators will continue to semblyman Bramnick lost Roselle the absentee ballots were tallied. Eric Munoz of Summit were re- serve in the minority in Trenton, as Park where Assemblyman Munoz elected to their seats in the state leg- Democrats maintained their majority won by only eight votes. Betsey Burgdorf for The Leader As of press time, in an unofficial THRILL OF VICTORY…Democratic candidates for council share in a moment count, which included the absentee islature, Tuesday night. in the lower house of the legislature. In Westfield, Assemblyman of elation at an election night party held at the home of Sal and Pat Antonelli. ballots, Mr. Bigosinski led by two Assemblyman Munoz was the top Democrats will have a 48-32 advan- Bramnick received 6,250 tallies, while Pictured, left to right, David Haas, Frank Fusaro, and Tom Bigosinski, celebrate votes- 1467 to 1465, with the Demo- vote getter with 39,493 votes fol- tage for the next two years. Assemblyman Munoz picked up the victory of Mr. Haas and projected victory of Mr. Bigosinski. crat picking up 76 absentee ballots, to lowed by Assemblyman Bramnick Assemblyman Bramnick and 5,996, Mr. Bergen, 4,444 and Mr. the Republican’s 56 absentee ballots. Merman, 4,437. The winner will replace Democrat Noting Democrat Senator Jon Larry Goldman, who is retiring from Corzine’s victory over Republican the council. Doug Forrester, Assemblyman Mr. Leuthold did not concede at Bramnick, who won a second term in the event; rather, he and the Republi- the assembly, said Republicans would can contingent spoke of the race as have a difficult time in the years ahead “inconclusive” until provisional bal- in the state capital. lots are tallied. Union County elec- “Republicans in New Jersey are tion officials told the Westfield Leader going to have a difficult time, unless the provisional ballots would be they are moderate on the issues,” said opened Thursday and would most Assemblyman Bramnick during an likely represent 10 or less votes. interview at their campaign celebra- “My speech would be the same tion at the Hunt Club at the Summit pretty much either way,” Mr. Leuthold Suburban Hotel in Summit. said. “Jim Foerst, who’s been run- Noting his win in a minority Re- ning my campaign, said ‘50 percent publican caucus in Trenton, Assem- plus one.’ I said ‘I don’t believe you,’ blyman Bramnick said, “My position but you know what, now I believe doesn’t change. I think you can con- you.” tinue to speak with common sense “I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t and you identify important issues difficult on my family to run for this because people will recognize that office. It’ been extremely hard, but I Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader you care about government. Meghan Gill for The Leader FIRST FAMILY...The Skibitsky family celebrates after a victorious campaign “I think the biggest problem is that WINNING SMILES…Democrats celebrate Freeholder Angel Estrada’s winning am confident I am going to win, he for mayor. Andy Skibitsky, nominated by the local Republican Party to fill the bid for reelection to the Freeholder board Tuesday night at L’Affaire in said.” void left by Mayor Greg McDermott’s departure, will remove the acting from his government has become sort of a Mountainside. Pictured, left to right, are Jim McManus, Tom Fischbach and Mr. title, winning his first four-year term as mayor of Westfield. Alongside wife machine that feeds on itself. My job Estrada. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Debbie, are children Troy, 11, Shane, 13, Drew, 17 and Hope, 16. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Westfield Election Results -- November 8, 2005 (Unofficial, not including absentee ballots)

8-Nov-05 Westfield NJ Governor Assembly Clerk Freeholders Mayor 1st Ward 2nd Ward 3rd Ward 4th Ward Forrester Corzine Munoz Bramnick Merman Bergan Spector Rajoppi Quattrocchi Kline Dill Estrada Proctor Ward Skibitsky Jardim Caruana Fisch Kimmins Fusaro Walsh Haas Leuthold Bigosinski 1-1 158 182 193 199 130 134 153 172 179 180 171 138 141 150 191 159 212 131 1-2 252 202 267 280 156 159 239 192 253 253 242 161 165 172 274 192 271 179 1-3 191 186 212 219 145 141 178 180 193 193 188 157 153 162 189 198 195 186 1-4 390 259 403 417 214 204 335 278 387 389 376 215 220 227 387 276 371 272 1-5 277 249 320 353 184 156 277 223 303 304 288 196 193 206 317 214 310 213 1-6 156 190 179 193 138 143 149 178 177 178 168 146 149 160 168 191 173 174 1-7 128 122 137 140 94 94 120 118 132 128 124 100 101 104 145 106 157 89 1st Ward Total 1552 1390 1711 1801 1061 1031 1451 1341 1624 1625 1557 1113 1122 1181 1671 1336 1689 1244 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-1 141 178 155 161 147 148 127 175 158 155 151 138 145 144 156 173 143 173 2-2 270 293 283 305 239 237 243 289 278 270 274 232 244 250 292 276 258 301 2-3 158 158 164 174 125 132 148 157 168 159 160 136 133 137 167 152 155 155 2-4 242 249 271 290 186 182 238 223 281 264 259 171 183 198 293 203 299 184 2-5 353 223 393 412 167 161 340 217 371 369 355 167 175 180 382 203 392 187 2-6 232 166 251 262 127 116 217 159 243 239 230 132 138 141 255 152 224 168 2nd Ward Total 1396 1267 1517 1604 991 976 1313 1220 1499 1456 1429 976 1018 1050 1545 1159 0 0 1471 1168 0 0 0 0 3-1 73 110 76 72 98 96 76 104 76 79 70 92 92 97 84 98 64 114 3-2 162 181 171 171 149 149 149 173 179 170 161 138 146 154 206 148 128 223 3-3 107 215 111 113 199 200 94 221 116 110 110 199 196 202 136 195 99 230 3-4 201 240 229 236 192 190 193 227 236 226 222 181 185 196 264 192 199 243 3-5 236 262 256 268 210 205 222 250 262 257 241 199 203 222 292 212 228 263 3-6 194 254 206 212 207 190 168 243 208 194 182 198 206 216 276 174 205 229 3-7 219 256 247 246 193 206 201 249 237 232 226 201 206 216 283 206 239 236 3rd Ward Total 1192 1518 1296 1318 1248 1236 1103 1467 1314 1268 1212 1208 1234 1303 1541 1225 0 0 0 0 1162 1538 0 0 4-1 313 325 327 339 262 271 296 312 336 329 325 260 263 269 385 274 321 309 4-2 238 329 268 281 258 266 227 309 264 255 243 273 274 279 299 285 247 312 4-3 294 317 346 361 237 238 295 302 357 345 331 228 242 257 358 270 323 281 4-4 208 214 225 225 186 182 185 226 227 223 214 177 183 189 241 203 223 205 4-5 291 303 306 321 244 244 248 317 301 297 290 252 259 263 325 282 295 284 4th Ward Total 1344 1488 1472 1527 1187 1201 1251 1466 1485 1449 1403 1190 1221 1257 1608 1314 0 0 0 0 0 0 1409 1391 Grand Total 5484 5663 5996 6250 4487 4444 5118 5494 5922 5798 5601 4487 4595 4791 6365 5034 1689 1244 1471 1168 1162 1538 1409 1391 % 49.2% 50.8% 48.2% 51.8% 55.8% 44.2% 57.6% 42.4% 55.7% 44.3% 43.0% 57.0% 50.3% 49.7% Won By: 179 376 1331 445 303 376 18 Page 12 Thursday, November 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Bank Work Halted POLICE BLOTTER District 21 Due To Asbestos By PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield Election WESTFIELD – The town’s build- ing inspector halted construction Monday, October 31, an incident he was assaulted after having a dis- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of criminal mischief was reported in pute with a co-worker. The victim work at 1 Elm Street in Westfield due the 600 block of Roosevelt Street, in was not injured. is not to get caught up in that ma- to the discovery of asbestos during which eggs were thrown at a parked Friday, November 4, a Scotch chine. My job is to try to keep a fresh demolition work last week by con- motor vehicle, damaging the paint. Plains-Fanwood High School student perspective,” he said. tractors. Monday, October 31, Ahjahnia J. reported being the victim of criminal His running mate, Assemblyman “They had a piece of asbestos that Hall, 28, of North Plainfield was taken mischief. The victim told police her Munoz, won his third term in the they had to resolve because it is a into custody on Clark Street on an vehicle was scratched while parked Assembly. commercial building,” Construction outstanding no-bail fugitive warrant in the school’s lot. Police said there “We have a mandate from the Official Steve Freedman told The issued by the Camden County are no suspects at this time. people. The mandate is good govern- Westfield Leader. Sheriff’s Department. Friday, November 4, a Magnet High ment, clean government and to try to Mr. Freedman issued a stop work While she was in custody, authori- School student reported that her cel- keep taxes under control. That’s the order until the state Department of ties discovered there were active war- lular telephone was stolen. The vic- mandate and that’s what we are going Labor deems the building safe. He rants issued for Hall by the courts in tim stated that she left the phone in go to Trenton to fight for,” Assembly- said the town approved only a demo- Woodbridge, Piscataway, Plainfield her bag on the floor. The phone was Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader man Munoz said. lition permit thus far. The contractor PRIDE…First Sergeant William Carrington of the 250th Signal Battalion, upon “It’s basically a Democratically- will need electrical and plumbing and South Plainfield, as well as two valued at $100. returning from Iraq Monday night, proudly poses with his family at the Westfield other warrants for her under fictitious Friday, November 4, an employee Armory. Sgt. Carrington served in Vietnam in 1968 to 1969 and joined the New controlled state now. I think we just permits. names from Watchung and Plainfield. of a Plainfield Avenue business re- Jersey National Guard in 1980. He has 30 years in the service. He was promoted have to shout really loudly about try- As reported by The Westfield Additionally, Hall was charged with ported an incident of criminal mis- to First Sgt. while in Iraq and will be retiring from the service in June 2006. He ing to keep things reasonable,” he Leader, a Hong Kong/Shanghai bank possession of a fictitious driver’s li- chief in which two windows were has worked full time for FedEx for 25 years and is a courier in the area. said. “Because what they’ve (Demo- is planned for the first floor, with a cense and was being held pending broken at the establishment during crats) done is take tens of millions of second floor to be added. pickup by Camden County authori- the night. Entry to the business was dollars and squandered it.” HSBC spokesman Stephen Cohen ties. not gained. Stender, Green Victorious Mr. Merman said he was pretty said the new branch is expected to Wednesday, November 2, Robert Fanwood happy with he and his running-mate’s open in February of 2006. Rucker, 37, of Bridgewater was ar- Sunday, November 6, Jameelah F. showing, given their lack of political rested at North Plainfield police head- Connelly, 23, of Plainfield was ar- Over GOP’s Malool, Medved experience. He said losing by some quarters on motor vehicle warrants rested at the intersection of Midway By FRED ROSSI Leader that she hopes Mrs. Stender 11,000 votes with a turnout of 55,000 from Westfield, for $500, and the and Farley Avenues after a motor Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Mr. Green “go to Trenton and do in the largely Republican district is WF Mayor, Municipal Court of Middlesex, for vehicle stop revealed numerous out- TRENTON — Democrats were more than they have done.” She also better than he anticipated. $114. Rucker was held at the Westfield standing warrants. The suspect also victorious in the 22nd Legislative said she hoped the winners don’t take “To do as well as we did, we are Police Department in lieu of bail pend- was charged with volunteering false District on Tuesday, with incumbents their victories “as an indication that pretty happy overall,” he said. Council ing a court date. information to the police. Linda Stender of Fanwood and Jerry people are happy,” noting that noth- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Saturday, November 5, Brian Sunday, November 6, Walter L. Green of Plainfield easily winning ing had been done regarding property Kirpan, 23, of Garwood was arrested Chandler, 43, of Plainfield was ar- re-election. tax reform, which she said was the I would like to congratulate my Mr. Bigosinski, a partner in the law at South Avenue and West Broad rested on outstanding warrants fol- Unofficial returns showed Mrs. top issue of voters she spoke with opponent Audrey Fisch on an out- firm McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Street and charged with driving while lowing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Stender winning 28,745 votes in during the campaign. standing campaign and a tremendous Carpenter, specializing in employ- intoxicated. He was released to a re- Road and LaGrande Avenue. gaining a third term in Trenton, while “They have two years to show us effort. As a candidate Audrey was a ment defense litigation, did not make sponsible individual. Monday, November 7, Ronald Mr. Green received 27,069 votes in they have the best interests of the great example of how Westfield con- a victory speech election night, but Saturday, November 5, Nigel Daily, Smith, 42, of Somerset was arrested winning an eighth term. The Demo- people of the 22nd District at heart,” tinues to produce individuals who released a comment Wednesday 32, of Irvington was arrested on Elm on outstanding warrants following a crats defeated Republicans Nancy Mrs. Malool said of Mrs. Stender and care deeply about our town, have morning. Street and charged with possession of motor vehicle stop at South Avenue Malool, a councilwoman from Mr. Green. ideas how to improve it and are will- “I am thrilled with the results of the less than 50 grams of suspected mari- and Third Street. The suspect was Scotch Plains, who received 17,503 Mrs. Stender received 1,561 votes ing to devote enormous time to get election,” Mr. Bigosinski said. “I look juana and obstruction of justice for subsequently charged with posses- votes and Elyse-Bochicchio Medved in Fanwood, where she served as the job done. She has my admiration forward to getting to work for the 4th allegedly locking himself inside a sion of a controlled dangerous sub- of Rahway,who received 15,790 mayor, while Mr. Green received and respect. I would also like to thank Ward and all of the residents of store in an apparent attempt to avoid stance. votes. 1,308 votes, Mrs. Malool, 1,296 and the voters of the First Ward for their Westfield. Having spoken with thou- apprehension. Mountainside Assemblywoman Stender was un- Ms. Medved, 1,090. In Scotch Plains, support and their confidence, and I sands of Fourth Ward residents over It was discovered there were also Tuesday, November 1, Devon J. available for comment at press time. Mrs. Stender won 3,926 votes, Mr. look forward to continuing to serve the past six months, I know there is motor vehicle warrants for Daily from Samaroo, 23, of Maplewood was ar- Mrs. Malool, calling the campaign Green won 3,393 votes, Mrs. Malool, them and all the residents of Westfield much work to do, and I look forward Carlstadt, for $475; Hillside, for $250; rested on outstanding warrants after “a wonderful experience,” told The 3,624 and Ms. Medved, 3,091. with the same passion and commit- to going to work with Mayor Andy East Rutherford, for $200; Old Bridge, police were notified of a suspicious ment to help make our community a Skibitsky, Councilman Dave Haas and for $162; Hoboken, for $79, and Lin- person loitering on Springfield Av- better place, our government more the rest of the newly elected council den, for $60. Additionally, a motor enue. At the time of his arrest, it was Schadewald And Tucker efficient and to conserve our tax dol- members. I know that working to- vehicle warrant had been issued for determined the suspect was home- lars. gether, we can make Westfield even Daily under the name of Xavier less. Sal Caruana, Westfield Council- better.” Walker from Newark for $350. Au- Wednesday, November 2, Isaac A. Re-elected to GW Council man Elect, Ward 1 Ms. Kimmins, a Republican win- thorities said Daily was unable to Davis, 26, of Newark was arrested By ANNA GITHENS of issues from the people to deal with, I am thrilled with the results of the ner in Ward 2, said “It has been a fun post bail and was transported to jail. and charged with driving with a sus- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times such as taxes, money and the charac- election. I look forward to getting to campaign and I feel honored to have Scotch Plains pended license following a Depart- GARWOOD — Democratic in- ter of Garwood.” work for the 4th Ward and all of the run with such a great Wednesday, November 2, a ment of Motor Vehicle Services road cumbents William Schadewald and He said borough residents might residents of Westfield. Having spo- group of people. Westfield was the Gaycroft Drive resident reported an check on Route 22. He also was is- Walter Tucker were reelected Tues- not have understood the GOP candi- ken with thousands of 4th Ward resi- true winner months ago when all ten incident of criminal mischief in which sued a summons for failure to re- day night to their fourth and second dates’ message to voters. dents over the past 6 months, I know candidates threw their hats in the ring.” someone broke a window on her motor inspect his vehicle. terms, respectively, on the borough “People don’t want to know about there is much work to do, and I look Ms. Kimmins replaces departing vehicle during the night. The vehicle Sunday, November 6, Shawn D. council. the political manipulation that’s go- forward to going to work with Mayor Rafael Betancourt. was parked in her driveway at the Cunningham, 34, of East Orange was Mr. Schadewald accumulated 680 ing on below the surface,” Mr. Pater- Andy Skibitsky, Councilman Dave Mr. Haas, the Democratic winner time, according to police. arrested on numerous outstanding votes and Mr. Tucker pulled in 635 son explained. Haas and the rest of the newly elected in the 3rd Ward said, “I’m humbled Thursday, November 3, a business warrants following a motor vehicle votes, only 26 more than his Repub- Both Councilman Schadewald and council members. I know that work- by and very appreciative of the vot- owner on Park Avenue reported that stop. lican opponent Anthony Sytko, who Councilman Tucker acknowledged ing together, we can make Westfield ers’ support. I look forward to work- had 609 votes. Republican Bruce that the most serious concerns in the even better. ing with the mayor, other council Paterson’s vote count totaled 582. borough are taxes and traffic safety. Thomas Bigosinski, Westfield members and residents to make this Dems Retain 9-0 Advantage “We wish Mr. Paterson and Mr. “We promise to do the best that we Councilman Elect, Ward 4 the best town it can be.” Mr. Haas Sytko all the luck in the world,” Coun- can for our town,” the Councilman will replace incumbent Mrs. Walsh. cilman Schadewald said. “We look Tucker declared, “as always, we’ll On County Freeholders Bd. forward to working for all the resi- listen to the people and keep open By MEGHAN GILL AND JIM County Democratic slate, in a joint dents in the borough.” lines of communication with our resi- HALLERAN “I’d like to thank the voters for dents.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The comment, said, “First and foremost, Times we would like to thank the voters of their support,” said Councilman “I congratulate Bill and Walt, AREA—County Democrats re- Union County for their confidence Tucker, “I appreciate the three years they’re great guys,” Mr. Sytko said. tained their 9-0 mandate after sweep- and their support in our candidacies. I’ve served and I’m happy to get three “My best hope is that they integrate ing on Tuesday night. Incumbents They have responded to our efforts in more.” Bruce and my ideas into the council Angel Estrada, Rick Proctor and moving Union County in the right “I hope to continue to expand the because we’re all in this for the bet- Nancy Ward defeated the Republican direction, and we will continue to recreational programs, the senior pro- terment of the town.” contingent of Patricia Quattrocchi, work hard to provide the best pos- grams and other developments in the “I still plan on staying involved be- Stuart Kline and Al Dill by close to sible governmental services.” borough,” stated Councilman cause I’ve created a relationship and a 20,000 votes each. In addition, in- Ms. Quattrocchi told the Westfield Schadewald. trust with these people and I will do cumbent Democrat Joanne Rajoppi Leader and The Times, “we’re disap- Mr. Paterson said, however, that he what I can to make sure their concerns was elected to her third five-year term pointed. But we are hopeful and posi- “won’t be going away. I still have a lot are brought to light,” he stated. as county clerk. tive that next year, with (State Sena- County Democrats were in abun- tor) Tom Kean Jr. throwing his hat dance to celebrate at L’Affaire in into the race for (U.S.) Senate, that Garwood BOE Member Mountainside on election night. As will help us tremendously.” the numbers came in, the crowd grew. John Salerno, Union County Pub- “I congratulate Bill and Walt, Agrees to Drug Ed. Program they’re great guys. My best hope is lic Information Officer attended the By ANNA GITHENS to pay a $54 fine for headlight main- event. “I’m on vacation, so there is no that they integrate Bruce and my Specially for The Westfield Leader ideas into the council because we’re tenance on his vehicle. conflict of interest for me being here. CRANFORD - Garwood Board of This is a first-time offense for Mr. Anna Githens for The Leader I have been coming to this for years, all in this for the betterment of the REPEAT PERFORMANCE…Democratic incumbents William Schadewald, town. I still plan on staying in- Education member Monty Brown was Brown who has no previous drug it is so much fun” he said. Mr. Salerno granted a conditional discharge by record, court officials stated. right, and Walter Tucker will continue to serve Garwood for another three-year was wearing a “Carpenters for volved because I’ve created a rela- term. tionship and a trust with these Cranford Municipal Court Judge “If you comply with the terms of Corzine” t-shirt. James Bell at his hearing Monday the program, this complaint will go Ms. Ward and Angel Estrada, people and I will do what I can to It has been a fun campaign and I I’m humbled by and very appre- make sure their concerns are evening on charges of possession of away,” stated Judge Bell. “The top feel honored to have run with such a ciative of the voters support. I look Democratic incumbents for free- marijuana and drug paraphernalia. priority is to do whatever you have to holder, would not comment at the brought to light.” great group of people. Westfield was forward to working with the mayor, Anthony Sytko, Garwood Coun- Mr. Brown was arrested October 9 do so you don’t have to come back to the true winner months ago when all other council members and resi- event. at the intersection of North Union court,” he added. Following the victory, the Union cil Candidate ten candidates threw their hats in the dents to make this the best town it Avenue and Springfield Avenue in Mr. Brown told The Leader he ring. can be. Cranford. He offered no plea at his plans to remain on the Garwood Vicki Kimmins, Councilwoman Westfield Councilman Elect court hearing but did agree to pay a Board of Education. His attorney Elect, Ward 2 David Haas, Ward 3 probation fee of $800 and attend a Gary Maher, also a member of the one-year conditional discharge pro- Garwood BOE, represented him dur- gram for drug education. He also had ing the hearing. See It All In Color On www.goleader.com PERSONAL INJURY LAW

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, November 10, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 45-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Democrats Projected to Win Fanwood Council Seats By SUZETTE F. STALKER AND an overall discrepancy of seven election. Yet, he noted, Democratic MEREDITH MANNINO Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times votes between Ms. Wheeler and Mr. Assemblywoman Linda Stender, a D’Antuono. She said provisional former borough mayor, was victo- FANWOOD — Democrats were ballots had yet to be tabulated. rious along with himself and Ms. Wheeler. “They (the voters) choose the per- son and not the party. They knew Linda (Stender) and they got to know Joan (Wheeler),” Mr. Walsh told The Times. He said one of his main goals would be to look for ways to save the borough money and reduce the property tax burden on residents. After the results were in, Mr. D’Antuono and Ms. Mawby joined supporters – among them former Mayor Louis Jung and former Coun- cilman David Trumpp – at a gather- ing at the Sun Tavern in Fanwood. Mr. D’Antuono remarked how Joan Wheeler, DEM Bruce Walsh, DEM “quite a few of the voters came out – that made me very happy. I think Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the projected winners Tuesday night A dual Democrat win will mean a we had a very heavy turnout.” He WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME...Area soldiers from the New Jersey National Guard of the 250th Signal in a tight race for two open seats on 6-0 majority on the borough’s gov- also expressed his gratitude to all Battalion march home to the Westield Armory on the last leg of their journey from duty in Iraq Monday night. Flag-waving the Fanwood Borough Council, al- erning body come January, in addi- those who supported the Republi- throngs lined the streets from the parkway along Central Avenue as their bus received a police and fire escort. Hundreds greeted the soldiers and their families at the armory. The second contingent of soldiers were due home Wednesday night after though the inclusion of absentee tion to the mayor’s office. Republi- can campaign. press time. ballots separated Democrat Joan cans Stuart Kline and Andrew In spite of not winning a council Wheeler and Republican Michael Calamaras, both of who opted not seat, Ms. Mawby remarked that she D’Antuono by a mere seven votes. to seek reelection, currently hold “was very happy with the way our Unofficial tallies released Tues- the seats that were up for grabs. campaign went. Going house to day night after polls closed at 8 p.m. Fifty-eight percent of Fanwood’s house in Fanwood, we met wonder- District 22: Stender, Green showed former Councilman Bruce 4,827 registered voters, or 2,828 ful people. Walsh as the top vote getter, with people, cast their ballots in this year’s “I felt as though Mike and I would 1,388, while running mate Joan election. This figure did not include make a big difference in Fanwood Wheeler received 1,353 votes. Mr. absentee or provisional ballots. and go in the right direction toward Beat GOP’s Malool, Medved D’Antuono trailed closely with Reached yesterday morning, Mr. the redevelopment of the downtown By FRED ROSSI 1,335 tallies, with fellow Republi- Walsh said he was, “excited to back and to devise a plan toward cutting Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times can Maureen Mawby garnering on council.” He said results in our extremely high property taxes,” 1,297. Fanwood showed that two-party she continued. “I want to thank ev- TRENTON — Democrats were Absentee ballot totals were as fol- government, an issue raised by Re- eryone who supported our cam- victorious in the 22nd Legislative lows: Mr. Walsh, 28 votes; Ms. publican candidates, was not an is- paign, and our campaign managers District on Tuesday, with incum- Wheeler, 27 votes; Mr. D’Antuono, sue for voters. He noted that Re- for helping us complete a great cam- bents Linda Stender of Fanwood 38 votes, and Ms. Mawby, 39 votes. publican Doug Forrester won the paign.” and Jerry Green of Plainfield easily Borough Administrator Eleanor town over Senator Jon Corzine in According to Democrat Tom winning re-election. McGovern confirmed yesterday the gubernatorial race, as did Re- Plante, many Republicans in the Unofficial returns showed Mrs. morning that the new totals created publicans in the county freeholder borough seem to be concerned about Stender winning 28,745 votes in the concept of a one-party govern- gaining a third term in Trenton while ment, which is the apparent situa- Mr. Green received 27,069 votes in tion with the Democrats’ projected winning an eighth term. The Demo- win. However, Mr. Plante, pointing crats defeated Republicans Nancy out that the Democrats were practi- Malool, a councilwoman from cally non-existent in Fanwood prior Scotch Plains, who received 17,503 to 1988, felt this was not a concern. votes and Elyse-Bochicchio “The idea that we ruined a two- Medved of Rahway,who received 15,790 votes. party system is absurd,” he said. Asw. Linda Stender (D) LD-22 Asm. Jerry Green (D) LD-22 At the Fanwood Democrats’ af- Upon her victory, Assembly- ter-party at the South Street Café, woman released a statement through Stender and Mr. Green “go to Tren- people of the 22nd District at heart,” located just past the borough’s train her spokeswoman Jennifer ton and do more than they have Mrs. Malool said of Mrs. Stender station, Mayor Colleen Mahr Mancuso. done.” She also said she hoped the and Mr. Green. thanked the Democrats for their hard “I am gratified by the tremendous winners don’t take their victories Mrs. Stender received 1,561 votes show of support from the voters of “as an indication that people are in Fanwood, where she served as work, and noted that Ms. Wheeler nd and Mr. Walsh have made their party the 22 District. It affirms my com- happy,” noting that nothing had been mayor while Mr. Green received very proud. Mr. Walsh previously mitment to working for a better New done regarding property tax reform, 1,308 votes, Mrs. Malool, 1,296 and served nine years as a Fanwood Jersey and representing my com- which she said was the top issue of Ms. Medved, 1,090. In Scotch councilman, including two as coun- munity in Trenton.” voters she spoke with during the Plains, Mrs. Stender won 3,926 cil president. Ms. Wheeler is the Mrs. Malool, calling the cam- campaign. votes, Mr. Green won 3,393 votes, projected winner of her first coun- paign “a wonderful experience,” “They have two years to show us Mrs. Malool, 3,624 and Ms. cil term. told The Times that she hopes Mrs. they have the best interests of the Medved, 3,091. According to Ms. Wheeler, her pro- Suzette Stalker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ELECTION NIGHT...Fanwood Borough Council candidates, Maureen Mawby jected win would mark the first time and Michael D’Antuono of the GOP, relax at the Sun Tavern with colleagues after in Union County’s history that women their close election loss last night. will hold a majority on council.

Angel Estrada, DEM Rich Proctor, DEM Nancy Ward, DEM Dems Retain 9-0 Advantage On County Freeholder Bd. By MEGHAN GILL Joanne Rajoppi was elected to her Following the victory, the Union AND JIM HALLERAN Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times third five-year term as county clerk. County Democratic slate, in a joint County Democrats were in abun- comment, said, “First and foremost, AREA—County Democrats re- dance to celebrate at L’Affaire in we would like to thank the voters of tained their 9-0 mandate after Mountainside on election night. As Union County for their confidence sweeping on Tuesday night. Incum- the numbers came in, the crowd and their support in our candida- bents Angel Estrada, Rick Proctor grew. cies. They have responded to our and Nancy Ward defeated the Re- John Salerno, Union County Pub- efforts in moving Union County in publican contingent of Patricia lic Information Officer attended the the right direction, and we will con- Quattrocchi, Stuart Kline and Al event. “I’m on vacation, so there is tinue to work hard to provide the Dill by close to 20,000 votes each. no conflict of interest for me being best possible governmental ser- In addition, incumbent Democrat here. I have been coming to this for vices.” years, it is so much fun” he said. Mr. Ms. Quattrocchi told the Westfield Salerno was wearing a “Carpenters Leader and The Times, “we’re dis- Detailed SP Election for Corzine” t-shirt. appointed. But we are hopeful and Results to Come: Ms. Ward and Angel Estrada, positive that next year, with (State Democratic incumbents for free- Senator) Tom Kean Jr. throwing his The Scotch Plains-Fanwood holder, would not comment at the hat into the race for (U.S.) Senate, Times will print detailed event. that will help us tremendously.” Scotch Plains election results by district in our PAGE INDEX next issue, November 17. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 13-17 Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 10-11 A&E ...... 21-22 Community ... 6-9 Sports ...... 13-18 Classifieds...... 19 Page 12 Thursday, November 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Council Discusses POLICE BLOTTER Redevelopment Plan Revisions By MEREDITH MANNINO ough received a state grant in the Westfield Thursday, October 20, a Raritan Specially Written for The Scotch-Plains Fanwood Times amount of $180,000. The project was Monday, October 31, an incident Road resident reported being the vic- FANWOOD — The borough coun- one of 408 projects to be funded out of criminal mischief was reported in tim of criminal mischief. Police said cil reviewed the planning board’s rec- of 830 applications. In June, the 600 block of Roosevelt Street, in the victim stated that sometime in the ommendations regarding the Fanwood submitted the plans, specs, which eggs were thrown at a parked past week, unknown suspect or sus- borough’s downtown redevelopment estimate and an engineer certifica- motor vehicle, damaging the paint. pects smashed a portion of his fence. at its November 1 agenda meeting tion to the New Jersey Department Monday, October 31, Ahjahnia J. Friday, October 21, a resident of including parking, building height, of Transportation (NJDOT), and the Hall, 28, of North Plainfield was taken Forepaugh Avenue reported that while and design designation. borough can now proceed with bid- into custody on Clark Street on an his 2002 Jeep was parked in his drive- The planning board recently pre- ding this project. outstanding no-bail fugitive warrant way, someone damaged the driver’s sented the council with recommen- There will be a public information issued by the Camden County side door. The incident occurred some- dations for amending the current session so that residents can review Sheriff’s Department. time between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. downtown redevelopment plan, which the project and address their con- While she was in custody, authori- Tuesday, October 25, Tajay L. was finalized in January. The need to cerns. The session is scheduled for ties discovered there were active war- Morris, 21, of Plainfield was arrested revise the plan has arisen, and this Monday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PRIDE…First Sergeant William Carrington of the 250th Signal Battalion, upon rants issued for Hall by the courts in and charged with unlawful posses- trend could continue as things unfold Forest Road Park. returning from Iraq Monday night, proudly poses with his family at the Westfield Woodbridge, Piscataway, Plainfield sion of a weapon following a motor on the project, officials said. In other news, Councilman Stuart Armory. Sgt. Carrington served in Vietnam in 1968 to 1969 and joined the New and South Plainfield, as well as two vehicle stop revealed the subject was Mayor Mahr said the redevelop- Kline voiced his concerns about the Jersey National Guard in 1980. He has 30 years in the service. He was promoted other warrants for her under fictitious concealing a knife. ment plan is a “live” document that prevalence of child predators, and to first sergeant while in Iraq and will be retiring from the service in June 2006. names from Watchung and Plainfield. Thursday, October 27, a student of will continue to change to ensure the said he supports establishing laws to He has worked full time for FedEx for 25 years and is a courier in the area. Additionally, Hall was charged with Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Victorian style of Fanwood and honor safeguard communities from con- possession of a fictitious driver’s li- reported his cell phone was stolen. the concerns and needs of residents. victed sex offenders. cense and was being held pending The victim stated he left his locker Residents of McDermott Place re- Mr. Kline, who is a father of three, Union County Voting Results pickup by Camden County authorities. unlocked during a team practice. Po- cently expressed their concerns about said he was extremely alarmed by a Wednesday, November 2, Robert lice said the phone was valued at $100. the height of the proposed buildings recent child abduction attempt in Precincts: 443 of 443 Rucker, 37, of Bridgewater was arrested Thursday, October 27, an employee for the Dean Oil site, which will be a Scotch Plains, and so urged the coun- Reg/Turnout Percent at North Plainfield police headquarters of St. John’s Baptist Church, reported purely residential district. cil to become involved in the crusade Total Registration 0 on motor vehicle warrants from being a victim of theft. The victim As a result, the council has estab- to make the Jessica Lunsford Act Total Turnout 128,528 0.00% Westfield, for $500, and the Municipal stated she left her purse unattended lished 35 feet as the maximum height accepted into New Jersey’s legisla- tion. Polling Place Turnout 128,528 0.00% Court of Middlesex, for $114. Rucker when unknown suspect took money allowed for the proposed town homes. was held at the Westfield Police Depart- from her purse. Townhouses are side-by-side residen- The Jessica Lunsford Act was Absentee Turnout 0 0.00% ment in lieu of bail pending a court date. Fanwood tial units that are separated by a wall signed in May of 2005 by Florida Provisional Turnout 0 0.00% Saturday, November 5, Brian Thursday, October 27, Luis G. Yancha, while apartments are structures that Governor Jeb Bush. The law, which Overseas Turnout 0 0.00% Kirpan, 23, of Garwood was arrested 41, of Plainfield was arrested on numer- can have other family units or cracks down on child molesters, was at South Avenue and West Broad ous no bail warrants following a motor cohabitating groups on top of one drafted by lawmakers after youngster Street and charged with driving while vehicle stop at 11:28 a.m. at the intersec- another with a community entrance. Jessica was kidnapped from her home Governor intoxicated. He was released to a re- tion of Midway and Terrill Road. In town homes, there are individual in Florida. Convicted sex offender Precincts: 443 of 443 sponsible individual. Friday, October 28, Sadiq A. Murray, private entrances for each unit’s dwell- John E. Couey was charged with the Vote Count Percent Saturday, November 5, Nigel Daily, 32, of Scotch Plains was arrested fol- ers, officials explained. crime. DOUG FORRESTER 48,041 37.82% 32, of Irvington was arrested on Elm lowing a motor vehicle stop at 10:25 Mayor Mahr and Councilman Jack The law requires that criminals who Street and charged with possession of less a.m. on Martine Avenue for numerous Molenaar, who both have expertise in have attacked children under the age JON CORZINE 74,574 58.71% than 50 grams of suspected marijuana outstanding warrants. The suspect was urban planning, discussed the specif- of 12 be sentenced to a minimum of EDWARD FORCHION 593 0.47% and obstruction of justice for allegedly also charged with possession of a con- ics of the design and building process 25 years in jail. If the convicted mo- WESLEY K. BELL 299 0.24% locking himself inside a store in an appar- trolled dangerous subject. with the residents. According to the lesters are released, they will be HECTOR L. CASTILLO 1,476 1.16% ent attempt to avoid apprehension. Saturday, October 29, Leroy M. Bar- officials, the residents were satisfied tracked, legally, for life. It was discovered there were also ber, 48, of Plainfield was arrested fol- with the 35-foot height maximum. “It’s especially alarming when it’s JEFFREY PAWLOWSKI 610 0.48% motor vehicle warrants for Daily from lowing a motor vehicle stop, which re- Frank Regan, Fanwood’s Down- [violence against children] here in MATTHEW J. THIEKE 343 0.27% Carlstadt, for $475; Hillside, for $250; vealed outstanding warrants. The arrest town Redevelopment counsel, said Scotch Plains,” he said. MICHAEL LATIGONA 105 0.08% East Rutherford, for $200; Old Bridge, took place at 5:22 p.m. at the intersection that he feels confident that the COSTANTINO ROZZO 53 0.04% for $162; Hoboken, for $79, and Lin- of North Avenue and Forrest Road. Marcovecchio project’s legal materi- Veterans Day Plans ANGELA L. LARISCY 67 0.05% den, for $60. Additionally, a motor Sunday, October 30, Ebony M. als will be set in stone within the next vehicle warrant had been issued for Newton, 23, of Plainfield was ar- few weeks. Developer and Fanwood Set in SP And FW Personal Choice 867 0.68% Daily under the name of Xavier rested at 2:39 p.m. following a motor merchant Michael Marcovecchio is SCOTCH PLAINS — The two lo- Total 127,028 100.00% Walker from Newark for $350. Au- vehicle stop on Terrill Road and East the contactor slotted to develop 222 cal veterans organization, American thorities said Daily was unable to Second Street revealed numerous South Avenue into a mixed residen- Legion Post No. 209 and Veterans of post bail and was transported to jail. outstanding warrants. tial and retail area. Foreign Wars 10122, will conduct County Clerk Scotch Plains Sunday, October 30, a 16- year old Fanwood residents and merchants ceremonies on Friday, November 11, Precincts: 443 of 443 Friday, October 21, a resident of juvenile was arrested at 7:28 p.m. at Helen and Jeffrey Ling, who own in observance of Veterans Day. Vote Count Percent Forepaugh Avenue reported that while the intersection of Midway Avenue Enchantments LLC, have proposed The services will begin at 11 a.m. SAUNDRA P. SPECTOR 39,981 35.71% his 2002 Jeep was parked in his drive- and Ridge Way for reportedly shoot- to develop retail, commercial and resi- with the laying of wreaths at the Vet- JOANNE RAJOPPI 71,970 64.27% way, someone damaged the driver’s ing passing cars with a paint ball gun. dential housing at 224 South Avenue. erans Monument at Park Avenue and side door. The incident occurred some- Monday, October 31, Ricardo The deadline for the Ling’s contracts Front Street in Scotch Plains. At 11:30 Personal Choice 21 0.02% time between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. Marrero, 27, of Piscataway was ar- is in approximately eight months, a.m., there will be a presentation of Total 111,972 100.00% Tuesday, October 25, Tajay L. rested on outstanding warrants fol- officials said. wreaths at the Fanwood Memorial Morris, 21, of Plainfield was arrested lowing a motor vehicle stop at 2:37 A report from the town’s engineer Library at North Avenue and Tillotson Freeholders and charged with unlawful posses- p.m. on South Avenue. Joe Pryor provided an update on Pleas- Road. sion of a weapon following a motor Monday, October 31, a 17-year old ant Avenue. Many residents have re- Members of the community are Precincts: 443 of 443 vehicle stop revealed the subject was juvenile was arrested following a quested that the road be paved, and invited to attend these programs to Vote Count Percent concealing a knife. motor vehicle stop on Westfield Road Mr. Pryor updated the progress of the recognize the contributions and sac- PATRICIA QUATTROCCH 45,834 13.94% Thursday, October 27, a student of at 9:35 p.m. for possession of a con- borough’s efforts to fund the paving rifices made by all former members STUART KLINE 45,012 13.69% Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, trolled dangerous substance. of Pleasant Avenue. of the armed forces of the United reported his cell phone was stolen. Sunday, November 6, Jameelah F. According to Mr. Pryor, the bor- States. ALBERT DILL 44,095 13.41% The victim stated he left his locker Connelly, 23, of Plainfield was ar- ANGEL ESTRADA 64,472 19.61% unlocked during a team practice. Po- rested at the intersection of Midway RICK PROCTOR 63,793 19.40% lice said the phone was valued at $100. and Farley Avenues after a motor NANCY WARD 65,501 19.92% Thursday, October 27, an employee of vehicle stop revealed numerous out- St. John’s Baptist Church, reported being standing warrants. The suspect also Personal Choice 57 0.02% a victim of theft. The victim stated she left was charged with volunteering false Total 328,764 100.00% her purse unattended when unknown sus- information to the police. pect took money from her purse. Sunday, November 6, Walter L. Results are unofficial and do not include absentee ballots Wednesday, November 2, a Chandler, 43, of Plainfield was ar- Gaycroft Drive resident reported an rested on outstanding warrants fol- incident of criminal mischief in which lowing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill someone broke a window on her motor Road and LaGrande Avenue. vehicle during the night. The vehicle Monday, November 7, Ronald was parked in her driveway at the Smith, 42, of Somerset was arrested time, according to police. on outstanding warrants following a Thursday, November 3, a business motor vehicle stop at South Avenue owner on Park Avenue reported that and Third Street. The suspect was sub- he was assaulted after having a dis- sequently charged with possession of pute with a co-worker. The victim a controlled dangerous substance. was not injured. Mountainside Friday, November 4, a Scotch Tuesday, November 1, Devon J. Plains-Fanwood High School student Samaroo, 23, of Maplewood was ar- Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times reported being the victim of criminal rested on outstanding warrants after TEAMWORK...Area fire departments joined forces Monday night at the Westfield mischief. The victim told police her police were notified of a suspicious Armory to welcome home from Iraq the soldiers of the 250th Signal Battalion. vehicle was scratched while parked person loitering on Springfield Av- in the school’s lot. Police said there enue. At the time of his arrest, it was Westfield Voting Results Councilman, Ward 3 are no suspects at this time. determined the suspect was homeless. Mayor Darielle Walsh 1,162 votes Friday, November 4, a Magnet High Wednesday, November 2, Isaac A. Andrew Skibitsky: 6,365 votes David Haas 1,538 votes School student reported that her cel- Davis, 26, of Newark was arrested Thomas Jardim: 5,034 votes Total 2,700 lular telephone was stolen. The vic- and charged with driving with a sus- Total 11,404 tim stated that she left the phone in pended license following a Depart- Councilman, Ward 4 her bag on the floor. The phone was ment of Motor Vehicle Services road Council Ward 1 Eric J. Leuthold 1,409 votes valued at $100. check on Route 22. He also was is- Sal Caruana 1,689 votes Thomas Bigosinski 1,391 votes Friday, November 4, an employee of sued a summons for failure to re- Audrey Fisch 1,244 votes (Too close to call.) a Plainfield Avenue business reported inspect his vehicle. Total 2,934 an incident of criminal mischief in which Sunday, November 6, Shawn D. Plainfield Mayor two windows were broken at the estab- Cunningham, 34, of East Orange was Council Ward 2 Sharon Briggs: 4,172 votes lishment during the night. Entry to the arrested on numerous outstanding war- Vicki L.Kimmins 1,471 Votes Robert Ferraro 1,040 business was not gained. rants following a motor vehicle stop. Frank Fusaro 1,168 votes Write-in: 1,710 Total 2,641 Total 6,922 PERSONAL INJURY LAW

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Page 2 Thursday, November 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP, FW, SP-F BOE Receive Length of Cooper Road $125,000 In State Funding Hearings Frustrates Board

FANWOOD — The Borough of ing together on previous shared ser- By FRED T. ROSSI suitable for a house, which they claim Fanwood, the Township of Scotch vices projects,” Fanwood Mayor Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood will lead to increased and unsafe traf- Plains and the Scotch Plains- Colleen Mahr said. “These two SCOTCH PLAINS — Members of fic on Cooper Road as well as nega- Fanwood Board of Education have grants will allow our public librar- the township’s zoning board of adjust- tively affect the character of the jointly received three grants totaling ies and our school libraries to ex- ment expressed frustration last week neighborhood. approximately $125,000 from the pand the world for our local citi- that hearings on the application to Since the application first came up New Jersey Department of Commu- zens and our children through tech- build a house on the Cooper Road in November 2004, there have been nity Affairs. The funding came nology.” island have dragged on for a year, but two formal hearings before the board, through grant applications submit- Although the state has encouraged agreed to hold what is hoped will be a in January and May. Attempts to im- ted by Fanwood officials. shared services among municipali- final hearing on the matter next month. mediately continue the hearings fol- The three governing bodies ties for the past several years, the At last Thursday’s hearing, it was lowing those two dates were thwarted qualified for this funding through local efforts between two towns and expected that neighbors opposed to by scheduling conflicts among expert their shared services efforts, which a regional board of education are the application by Mark Lustbader of witnesses and a request by the Cooper allow them to pool resources, work unique in New Jersey and have been West Orange, who represents HUB Road neighbors for time to have their together to solve problems and recognized by the New Jersey Con- Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Realty, would finish presenting their own experts evaluate the site and the seek out grants that they are eli- ference of Mayors. IN TUNE…On Sunday Oct. 30, the Westfield High School band competed in the case in opposition before being given application. Board member Chris NJ State Marching Band Championships at Marlton and placed third against gible for because of their coop- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood seven others in their division. The band completes the season competition this the chance to question witnesses who Abeel noted last week that the numer- erative status. Shared Services Committee, which Saturday at the Northeast Regional in Allentown. had testified earlier this year on Mr. ous postponements were “choking” The first grant has provided formed five years ago, was also suc- Lustbader’s behalf. the process by repeatedly pushing other $40,000 to help implement a shared cessful in obtaining funding through However, professional planners applications off the board’s calendar maintenance equipment storage fa- the Union County Field of Dreams Assem. Bramnick Rides representing both Mr. Lustbader and and into the future. Board Vice Chair- cility. The new facility, currently project to help with the renovation the neighbors were unable to attend man Ken Anderson expressed some being constructed on the grounds of of the Park Middle School fields. last week’s meeting. Instead, Robert frustration that the November 3 hear- the Scotch Plains Public Works De- For that project the board of educa- With Auto Theft Task Force Kraus, the attorney for Mr. Lustbader, ing had long been intended to com- partment on Westfield Road, will tion served as the lead agency. AREA — On October 27 Assem- made for or in conjunction with cross-examined William Gregor, an plete work on the application and said house field maintenance equipment Other shared services projects blyman Jon Bramnick (R-21, more serious offenses, such as engineer who at the previous hearing that if Mr. Rogoff had known his pro- that is jointly owned and operated by have included the coordination of Westfield) and Union County Pros- carjacking, armed robbery, aggra- in May had questioned various as- fessional planner was not going to be the three groups. all local athletic field scheduling ecutor Ted Romankow joined with vated assault, weapons offense, and pects of the applicant’s site plan and available, then he should have another Scotch Plains is the lead agency in through jointly owned software, the the Essex and Union County Auto homicides, the prosecutor said. had also expressed skepticism about planner’s services. coordinating the building project, purchase of the field maintenance Theft Task Force (ATTF) to observe “The Essex/Union Auto Theft Task the safety of sight distances from the Board Attorney Vince Loughlin, although the financing of the project equipment, cable TV and technol- their operations in Newark and Force has been a model to all police property’s proposed driveway onto when asked if the board could decide is jointly assumed by all three enti- ogy projects, and a parking and Irvington. departments in America. Countless Cooper Road. to end testimony and move to consid- ties. traffic study currently being con- The purpose of this trip was to ATTF programs have been established When this testimony was completed eration of the application, said it would Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks ducted for the area surrounding the learn about the program and begin a in the past 14 years based on their work an hour into the hearing, Mr. Kraus not be “legally correct” to do so since noted, “A recent needs assessment Scotch Plains-Fanwood High campaign to raise funding from pri- in Essex and Union Counties, and law asked to present a rebuttal witness, the objecting neighbors still have wit- showed that each entity needed more School. vate insurance companies in order officers from across the nation and world but Marc Rogoff, the attorney for nesses they wish to call to testify. space to store valuable equipment, According to SP-F Board of Edu- to increase ATTF activities. Police have come to northern New Jersey to Cooper Road resident Vince DeLisi, The board then allowed Mr. Kraus especially the new jointly owned field cation President Linda Nelson, the officers developed the ATTF to pa- ride and learn from this program,” a objected, saying that enough had been to present two rebuttal witnesses, en- maintenance pieces. By tackling the benefits of the local shared services trol targeted cities for cars that were prosecutor’s office spokesman said. heard on the issue from both sides. At gineer Chris Kastrud and traffic con- storage need together, no one body efforts go beyond the obvious finan- recently reported stolen. The ATTF Assemblyman Bramnick is a mem- this point, with no other witnesses sultant Elizabeth Dolan, with the latter bears the entire burden, and our capa- cial ones. officers cover the cities in unmarked ber of the State General Assembly’s seemingly set to testify, board mem- testifying that, based on her analysis, bilities are expanded. The state grant “By working together on these SUVs and pickup trucks, constantly Law and Public Safety Committee. ber Tim Livolsi said it was “ridicu- vehicles would be able to safely exit makes our efforts even more effi- projects, each entity has devel- checking the license plates of ve- lous” that the hearings were taking so the property onto Cooper Road. cient.” oped an understanding of the hicles to determine if they are sto- PA PromotesTownship long to complete. The board will resume the hear- Two additional grants of $38,288 challenges and restrictions the len, Mr. Romankow said. “It’s too darn long,” he said. “It’s ing — and hopefully complete its and $46,350 are supporting the others are facing. Scotch Plains- The ATTF is a successful and Resident to Sergeant unfair to the neighbors.” He said he work — on the application at its implementation of phases one and Fanwood is a small community, productive law enforcement unit. SCOTCH PLAINS — Port Au- was ready to vote on the application, Thursday, December 1 meeting, two of a joint project of the Fanwood and we all are struggling with the In the past 13 years, the ATTF has thority of New York and New Jersey saying he wasn’t sure there was “any when the final witnesses will tes- Public Library, the Scotch Plains same issues, but from different been responsible for the recovery Police Officer Daniel Ray of Scotch additional material testimony” tify and neighborhood residents Public Library and the school librar- angles. Working together we can of 5,200 stolen vehicles valued at Plains has been promoted to the rank needed. will be given a chance to ask ques- ies of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood more easily identify and solve $56,000,000. A total of 552 of these of sergeant. Mr. Lustbader wants to build a home tions and offer comments. Public Schools. problems and avoid misunder- vehicles, valued at $7,000,000, Sergeant Ray was one of 23 members on a portion of non-township-owned The state funding will make standings,” she explained. were recovered in 2004 alone. The of the Port Authority promoted during a land on the island, a diamond-shaped Mayor McCarthy to possible a shared database, auto- “The board of education appreci- ATTF was also responsible for un- ceremony held November 7 at Sheraton parcel situated on Cooper Road be- mation and catalog collection. The ates the climate of trust and under- covering several “chop shops” in Newark Airport in Newark. tween Heather Lane and Wellington Hold Saturday Hours Borough of Fanwood is the lead standing that has been established Essex and Union Counties. How- Two new assistant chiefs, two in- Downs. Due to the property being GARWOOD –Garwood Mayor agency in coordinating this among the three entities,” Ms. Nelson ever, the ATTF is not only protect- spectors, one captain, two lieuten- smaller in size than required by local Dennis J. McCarthy will hold his project. said. ing vehicles, but it is protecting ants, 14 sergeants and two detec- zoning requirements, he is seeking a monthly mayor’s Saturday hours from “We know that we would not have people from criminals as well. The tives were elevated to higher ranks variance from the board. 10 to 11 a.m., on Saturday, November been eligible for this funding without www.goleader.com ATTF has made over 3,200 arrests within the bistate agency’s police The property, which is slightly less 12 in the municipal building at 403 our track record of successfully work- and many of these arrests were force during the ceremony. than an acre in size, is on the western, South Avenue. or Edison, side of the island and is Residents are invited to stop by to situated on high, wooded ground. discuss any concerns they have, or just AT&T currently owns that half of the stop by and say hello and meet the property while Scotch Plains owns mayor. the other half of the island. Neighbors For more information, call (908) are objecting, saying the site is un- 789-0710. VIEWING THE WATCHUNG MOUNTAINS

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Police Officers Praised for Wife Needs to Take a Stand On Spouse’s Rigid Behavior Katrina Rescue Efforts COUNTY — Officers from the tive Daniel Fay, Union County By Milt Faith, Executive Director Union County Emergency Response Sheriff’s Officer Brendan Sullivan, Youth and Family Counseling Service Team (UCERT) teamed up with a Union County Sheriff’s Officer Erik special enforcement team from Finne, Westfield Police Patrolman A Distraught Wife Writes: Do She also acknowledged that she might Somerset County this past month for Robert Bartkus, Hillside Police Pa- men cry? Do wives who are stay-at- want to relocate and settle in the South. rescue, recovery and assistance ef- trolman Matthew Cove, Hillside Po- home mothers have to cook and clean She and one of her co-workers (a forts in the Gulf of Mexico areas lice Patrolman Sean Young and Kean and be a chauffeur for the entire fam- male) have “hit it off well” and may hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. University Patrolman Clint Sporman. ily? room together. I am upset and con- In accomplishing their mission, The second deployment of officers My husband has set ideas which cerned. My husband feels I am too officers were “overwhelmed” by the included Kenilworth Police Lieuten- anger me and drive me crazy. I told anxious, and if I resist, Amanda will power of the natural disaster. There ant William Hannon, Mountainside him to stop being so rigid when we not want to return. What do you sug- were severe smells of wet and dry Police Patrolman Donald Amberg, dated; he promised he would change gest? mold, sewage, rotted meat and food. Plainfield Police Detective Tindaro after the wedding. Guess what? He Answer: On the surface, and in her “They represented their counties Caminiti, Rahway Police Patrolman feels that because he is so financially behavior, Amanda demonstrates a very well. We are most proud, and of Jonathan Tilton, Scotch Plains Police successful, I owe him the world. And caring heart, one who wants a hands- course thankful for everything each Patrolman Art Bruschetti, Union A JOB WELL DONE…Joseph Qutub, right, was honored recently by Fanwood God forbid that our sons cry or are on experience to help those in dis- of them did,” said Prosecutor County Prosecutor’s Office Detec- Mayor Colleen Mahr, left, and the borough council for his years of service to the tress. I do not know if there are other Theodore Romankow. “Out of their tive Oliver Kalebota and Union community and for his work internationality. Also pictured is Councilman upset if something bothers them at Andrew Calamaras. school, home or with friends. My factors involved (which might be un- own pockets, they even purchased County Prosecutor’s Office Detec- husband insists that showing emo- healthy), and I do not know anything huge quantities of dog food to help tive James Weinberg. tions is weak and unmanly. He’s not about her male co-worker. The lack feed the dozens of starving animals The third deployment included Ber- County Helps to Heat above calling names to “strengthen of facts and knowledge create a level they spotted roaming the streets hun- keley Heights Police Patrolman Ernest our sons to act like young men.” I of anxiety. gry.” Schmidt, Kenilworth Police Patrolman repeat, do men cry? I don’t know how soon she plans to The officers who went in the first Daniel Sims, Linden Police Detective Homes This Winter Answer: Yes, men cry. Unlike leave, but it would be helpful to tell deployment were Union County Douglas Fortuna, Plainfield Police Pa- UNION COUNTY – In light of electricity, compared to last year. Frankie Valli’s hit song, “Big Girls Amanda of your concern and need to Prosecutor’s Office Captain Joseph trolman Jerry Plum, Scotch Plains Po- rising energy costs, the County of Should colder weather prevail, ex- Don’t Cry,” it is appropriate and clarify the situation. An immediate Vitelli, Union County Police Lieu- lice Patrolman Thomas Sarnecki, Sum- Union has announced an initiative in penditures will be higher due to the healthy for men and/or women, of all intervention (meeting) with a profes- tenant Martin Mogensen, Linden mit Police Patrolman Richard Proctor, partnership with a non-profit organi- fact that household budgets are ages, to cry or show their emotions. It sional therapist and/or her minister Police Lieutenant Donald Tempalsky, Union County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant zation that would assist needy fami- highly dependent on local weather is about time you re-evaluated your would, hopefully, clarify the situa- Union County Sheriff’s Office Ser- Dennis Burke and Union County lies with utility payments this com- conditions. relationship with your husband: (1) tion. Focusing on facts and feelings geant George Marmarou, Union Sheriff’s Lieutenant Richard ing winter. The “Warm Homes” program is Don’t ever listen to someone who should result in a more comfortable County Prosecutor’s Office Detec- Cederquist. The “Warm Homes” program, in funded by the county and will be promises to change (when they get resolution. cooperation with Proceed, an Eliza- administered by Proceed at no addi- married, when they want something, An Annoyed Reader Writes: Why beth-based social services agency, tional administrative cost, a county etc.). If the person is to change, it has are you so hard on TV? Does it not Stuart Pachman Elected will allow a maximum of $300 to be spokesman said. to be now. Show it; prove it! (2) Stay- have any good values? paid directly to the homeowner’s or All applicants must submit re- at-home wives are just as valuable as Answer: I enjoy TV viewing very renter’s utility provider from No- quired documentation of ineli- working wives. They are entitled to much. My concern focuses on several Fellow of Bar Foundation vember 1, 2005 through April 30, gibility for the Low Income the same rights, freedoms and satis- trends which I feel are unhealthy in SCOTCH PLAINS – Stuart the legal profession. The fellows 2006. Home Energy Assistance Pro- factions. Don’t settle for anything contributing towards values and Pachman of Scotch Plains, a partner focus their efforts on research and According to the U.S. govern- gram (LIHEAP) before being less. (3) Men do cry. It’s good; it lifestyles with which I am not com- in WolfBlock’s Corporate Depart- advocacy. ment’s energy report, the average processed for the “Warm Homes” releases emotions, and it’s called vent- fortable: ment and Business Litigation Prac- Mr. Pachman’s practice focuses residential space-heating expendi- program. ing and catharsis. (4) Permit no name- No matter what people say, there tice, has been elected a National on counseling businesses and non- tures this winter will increase more “We are excited about the opportu- calling; it increases feelings of inad- is not only too much violence on Fellow of the American Bar Founda- profits, guiding them in business than 48 percent with natural gas, 32 nity to help in this program,” said equacy. (5) By assuming this posi- TV, but there is explicit violence, tion (ABF). formations and break-ups. He also percent with heating oil, 30 percent Joseph Diaz, Proceed director. “We tion, you are telling him that you are leading to an attitude of desensiti- A partner resident in WolfBlock’s advises executives on day-to-day with propane and 5 percent with see clients that miss the LIHEAP an equal who has a right to control zation. Roseland office, Mr. Pachman joins issues including those involving economic cut-off by such a small your life and the lives of others whom Reality shows stress winning, and a select group — only one-third of employees. Mr. Pachman is a fre- Bramnick Speaks at margin and this ‘Warm Homes’ pro- you love. the way to accomplish this, too of- one-percent of all attorneys in the quent writer on corporate law and gram will help those families who are A Confused Mother Writes: ten, is through deceit and humilia- United States are national fellows of is the author of Title 14A Corpora- Council for Homeless truly in need.” Several weeks ago, our 22-year- tion. the ABF. tions. MOUNTAINSIDE — Assembly- “Warm Homes” funds are not old daughter went down with a The comedies are not comedies, The ABF is the research center Mr. Pachman received his man Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) intended for individuals and fami- busload of other young adults to but laughs obtained from watching for the empirical study of law, bachelor’s degree from the Uni- spoke to 400 people gathered at lies eligible for, or currently re- New Orleans, to help in any way couples and family members, of legal institutions and legal pro- versity of Virginia in 1958, and his L’Affaire in Mountainside on No- ceiving welfare, Social Services she could, the victims of Katrina. all ages, living together in hostile cesses in society. The fellows are law degree from Harvard Law vember 2. for the Homeless, Community Ser- Her employer encouraged some of and combative interactions. To in- practicing attorneys, judges and School in 1961. He is a former Assemblyman Bramnick re- vice Block Grant or New Jersey the workers to do this. “Amanda” sult is the name of the game. Am I law professors whose profes- chair, and a current director of the minded the audience that the aver- Statewide Heating Assistance and (disguised name) was away for two old-fashioned? No, maybe older, sional, public and private careers New Jersey State Bar Association’s age age of the homeless person in Referral for Energy Services weeks. When she returned, she was but quite aware of values sold to have demonstrated ]dedication to Business Law Section, and also Union County being served by the Funding. very excited about her experience, many viewers with which I disap- the welfare of their communities served as a NJSBA trustee from agency is nine years old. The Inter- Applicants will be assessed in the and she said that, for the very first prove. and to the highest principles of 1993 to 1999. faith Council agency has had to turn order in which they apply. time, she felt she had done some- away more than 500 persons be- For more information or for an thing meaningful. cause of lack of resources. Assem- application, call Proceed at (908) Now, Amanda wants to take a leave blyman Bramnick urged people to 351-7727 or stop by their office of absence from work to return with help by volunteering and donating located at 1126 Dickinson Street some young adults from her church, money to the agency. in Elizabeth. and continue to help those in distress. His message focused on the loss of the human spirit because of techno- logical advances such as voice mail, computers and 180 television chan- nels. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Edison Sixth Grader Says Cartoon DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Did Not Include All The Facts New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association On page four of the Thursday, Novem- add. Everyone I talked to, from the G&T with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association ber 3, 2005, edition of The Westfield math kids to the regular kids, everyone The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Leader, there was a comic that wasn’t that said, “That was easy.” I am in the school funny. It was called, “Officials try New play, Ax of Murder, and we were doing tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Program to Raise Math Scores at Edison.” homework, and we were talking. Some If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 I didn’t seem to find that funny, because seventh graders said they were taking guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 I attend Edison. You forgot a few facts in eighth-grade math courses. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at my opinion. Edison Intermediate School I do have respect for Mr. Neseman for you get all four – You must have a lot of has the Gifted and Talented math pro- I read his comics in The Leader every free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 gram for sixth graders during sixth pe- Wednesday, and I must applaud him for All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. riod. Just this week they have added three his witty yet newsworthy comics about come from the board game Diction more people. Now eight people are in the Westfield. Yet I think that maybe he Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte G&T math program. exaggerated a little; after all the G&T ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Those three people came from regular math is in Edison not in Roosevelt. I thank Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo math classes. Now as I have taken it you you so much for listening to my opinion. 1. Curassow – A bird of South and COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION are trying to say that Edison kids are not Central America similar to the turkey Katie Sullivan, 6th-Grade Student 2. Capillature – The act of dressing the Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly that smart. A couple of weeks ago we took Edison Intermediate School EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS the NJ P.A.S.S, for three periods I might hair Westfield 3. Flagitious – Shameful; corrupt Ben Corbin 4. Fiants – The dung of a fox, wolf or SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES DWC Suit Against Town Chamber badger One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 CAPERCAILLIE Called ‘A Disgrace And Outrage’ 1. A burrowing animal of South Editor’s Note: The following letter suggestion of others I have applied for the America related to the armadillo but was sent to Mayor Andy Skibitsky and vacant position on the DWC board. Please smaller What’s in a Name? United Way or copied to The Westfield Leader. The writer be aware that if you are looking for an 2. A water wheel, consisting of two is an architect in town. individual to support this insanity I would tapering shells, one within the other * * * * * respectfully request that you disregard 3. The Scotch wood grouse I have read, with utter dismay, The my application. If, however, you are look- 4. A calcareous deposit found in the United Fund of Westfield? Westfield Leader article regarding the ing for a ‘benefit Westfield’ mindset sacs of the ear lawsuit brought by the Downtown please consider my application along with TANA One of Westfield’s most renowned citizens, H. about “branding?” Westfield Corporation (DWC) against the other competent candidates. 1. With great speed the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- It is hard to believe that anyone who 2. In India, a police station Emerson Thomas died on August 25, 2001 at the age Another name change nearby in the United Way merce. What a disgrace and outrage this supported this outrage, either a board 3. A species of sandpiper of 98, having lived in town since 1942. He was one family is that of the United Way of Eastern Union action is; it is simply inexcusable. member or a compensated party, would 4. Of utmost importance of the original incorporators of the United Fund of County headquartered in Elizabeth. They changed The DWC was created to help the continue being involved with this organi- XERES community. It receives taxpayer money, zation. Indeed, how could such individu- 1. The fork-tailed arctic gull Westfield in 1957, serving as a trustee from 1957 to their name to be the United Way of Greater Union which is not given voluntarily but rather als convince anybody that their hearts and 2. A small three-masted vessel used by 1992. He had numerous other civic and professional County (UWGUC). The Summit and Westfield taken from the community by statute, to minds were solely into using valuable the corsairs in the Mediterranean accomplishments that filled the front page upon his United Ways were asked to become part of this new supposedly accomplish this endeavor. hard-earned local money for the sole ben- 3. An ancient Persian king who fought Note that the funds the Chamber receives efit of our local community? I note that in against the Greeks at the battle of Mara- death. He served six years as mayor and four years reorganization. They refused. are given by hard-working, often finan- the suit the DWC wants the Chamber to thon on the town council, and he helped found the Westfield UWGUC is now soliciting donations from cially challenged, local community in- pay for legal fees. What difference does it 4. A sherry from Spain Foundation. Mr. Thomas was known professionally Westfield residents and the UWW is understandably terests voluntarily. make who pays? In any case the same WLATSOME Many people questioned the creation local community pays. 1. Alluring; intriging as Mr. LP-Gas. ‘Em,’ as Mr. Thomas insisted on perturbed. The public is confused also. Where are of the DWC, which is essentially a new The other relevant issue is whether the 2. Overloaded being called, energetically protected the anonymity they to make their donations and where will the layer of government and a new means for DWC action is legal. Does the legislation 3. Disgusting; offensive of his ‘H’ (although he was not too much concerned money be used? Good questions – and how much taxing and spending public funds. I my- creating the DWC allow them to use time 4. Expansive; very rangy self was a bit skeptical, but knowing our and money for such a purpose? If it does about the font). overhead becomes of this through duplicity? What local leaders at that time I had trust in - shouldn’t it be changed? What is next? Three questions regarding names now arise about will happen to the UWW? their decision, consistent with my well- Is the recreation department going to sue Mr. Thomas and the organization he helped create, This struggle is analogous to the attempt a few earned trust in them. the department of public works because Desecration of Bench I have not been intimately involved they do not like a sign that was placed in the United Fund of Westfield. The questions are: years back to have the Summit and Westfield/ with the day-to-day functioning of the one of the parks? Gets Town’s Response What does the ‘H’ stand for in Mr. Thomas’ name, Mountainside Chapters of the American Red Cross DWC. On the surface it all seemed to be I know this is election time and minds Thanks to Joan Lowell Smith for her why was he called Mr. LP-Gas and why is the United merge with other Red Cross chapters that were going OK. But this below-the-surface are elsewhere as a result, but this situation letter of October 6 highlighting the des- look at how time and money is spent is must be addressed. The actions taken to ecration of my son Jeff’s memorial bench Fund of Westfield, after 48 years, now called the failing in the county. Reasoning rejected this notion very disturbing. It is an outrage to think eliminate this behavior must be discussed at Mindowaskin Park. I also want com- United Way of Westfield? — “Why ruin the two organizations that are working that the DWC is even spending time openly and enacted swiftly. mend The Leader and say how impressed We have definite knowledge of what the ‘H’ stands by forcing them to be part of failing organizations?” discussing this ‘W’ issue, let alone acting Robert Algarin I am that your “letters to the editor” are so on it so irresponsibly. Westfield widely read and get things done. After for and why Mr. Thomas was called Mr. LP-Gas. Mr. Do we have the same situation with the United You are probably aware that at the months trying to find a resolution for this Thomas was a leader 50 years ago in bringing Way? Summit and Westfield are successful – is the very upsetting situation, since the letter liquefied petroleum gas to New Jersey for industrial United Way of Eastern Union County failing? DWC Board Member’s Daughter appeared I have heard from our chief of police and from Friends of Mindowaskin. and home use, thus Mr. LP-Gas. Since Mr. Thomas The UWGUC Annual Report of latest results does After all, my bench and many plaques and impishly whispered in Publisher Horace Corbin’s not show a good situation. See uwguc.org. For the ‘Saddened’ By Leader Editorial trees are sacred memorials to loved ones ear a year or so before his death that his ‘H’ also stood year 2003-2004, they report revenues of $2.78 mil- I am writing in response to your edito- early mornings and late nights spent at the and should get the same respect as a rial, “Has the DWC Morphed Into Some- DWC office with the other DWC volun- tombstone in a cemetery. for Horace, we’re sure that he won’t mind that his lion with general administration and overhead costs thing Unintended?” As someone who was teers and staff. Those thousands of hours Friends of Mindowaskin has promised secret is now out. of $952,000 and a decrease in assets of $594,000. To raised in Westfield I was both saddened spent on community and downtown de- to correct the problem expeditiously and It’s a little harder to explain why the United Fund of right themselves in 2004-2005, they plan to increase and disappointed by your coverage of the velopment over the last several decades the police will take measures to make it DWC and recent legal disputes involving were a great sacrifice for our family, as less likely that further destruction of Westfield (UFW) has now changed its name to the revenues locally by $1.2 million. Is this to come from the “W” trademark. While lawsuits in- well as a sacrifice for other volunteers benches will occur. Mindowaskin is a United Way of Westfield (UWW), as the organization Summit and Westfield? volving community organizations may who missed family dinners or lazy Sun- Westfield treasure and now I have hope has been enormously successful and giving to the The United Way of Westfield Board of Trustees is constitute news “fit to print,” lengthy and days to instead work for the betterment of that it will return to its unblemished ap- vague ruminations and insinuations about our town. pearance so that more people will be community. We understand that since inception, UFW weighing this situation. The resolution might need to the goings on at the DWC are not appro- Such positive changes in town have not inclined to place memorial tributes within has been a part of the national United Way. There were come from the national level. The UWGUC director priate for the town’s “paper of record.” happened magically on their own but are the park. exceptions to this during the few years of scandal at offers to discuss the matter. We need to learn more You mention Joe Spector not once but a result of serious work and effort by the Florence Ross Walsh three times in your bizarre patchwork of special improvement district (the DWC) Westfield the national level when the UFW withdrew. and are willing to listen. innuendo and grievances. It is unethical and the cooperation of town government But now the UFW is back as part of the national, We wonder what H. (Horace) Emerson (‘Em’) for a paper with the resources and reader- and the Chamber of Commerce. but the national United Way has insisted that the Thomas would advise? Drop the ‘W’ from the United ship of The Westfield Leader to use those Joe Spector has worked diligently and Heather Glen Tax resources to perpetuate gossip and innu- honorably assisting in this effort to make UFW change its name to UWW for branding consid- Way of Westfield and return to being the United endo. It’s doubly unfortunate that you, Westfield the best it can be, first as an Exemption Is Wrong erations. All is well and good, in general, but has Fund of Westfield, with or without being part of the out of the blue, take aim at one of officer of the Chamber of Commerce, I am grateful to Walter Appel for voic- there been too much frenzy around here recently national United Way? Westfield’s most passionate and devoted then the MainStreet organization, and ing his concern in last week’s letters to the community volunteers. since 1997 the special improvement dis- editor regarding the Heather Glen tax As Joe Spector’s oldest daughter I can trict or DWC. giveaway and calling it to the attention of testify to his devotion to the improvement I hope that you will reconsider your Scotch Plains taxpayers. With Words, Votes and Swords, of our community and quality of life in style of reportage and resist, in the future, I’m adding my two cents (read: Westfield. Jazz nights, festivals down- using the town’s “paper of record” as a $8,000+) of anxiety to this growing issue, town, outdoor dining, as well as many of gossip rag for the slander of strangely recognizing that it is still in its proposal We Are Blessed – Thank You the other positive downtown develop- conjured-up adversaries. stage. The theory that some property ments of the last decade (note, a lack of Karen Spector owners be exempt from participating in empty storefronts) are a direct result of Los Angeles, CA the educational system and be forgiven Molded from words, votes and swords, we citizens of hear our individual and collective voices as they lead us. property taxes due the board of education democracy are free. We have the right to shape our On the two days surrounding the election, the is an outrageous one and in all probability public future and to pursue happiness. Equally, we have 250th Signal Battalion returned home to a heroes’ What Was DWC Thinking When They deficient in its constitutionality. This fantasy proposal, born of naiveté the obligation to stand up to maintain these privileges. welcome at the Westfield Armory. On Monday night, and nurtured by greed, affects and dis- This week, we witnessed a convergence of words, a large, appreciative crowd greeted the first contin- Sued WACC Over ‘W’ In Gift Cards? criminates against all of us who pay our votes and swords. On Tuesday, we spoke with our gent of soldiers returning. Last night, a second group As I sit at the computer in my new home Special Improvement District (SID). The share – grudgingly or not – regardless of in Portland, Me., I shake my head in won- Chamber cannot afford a legal battle with having children in the school system. votes and welcomed home our soldiers with their was scheduled to return in similar fashion. der. What was the DWC thinking when the much richer DWC, even though they Hopefully, the town council will allow a swords. We are grateful, blessed – thank you. Ironically, our soldiers left to Iraq on Election Day they threatened and then sued the Westfield are in the right. Against my strong coun- full public discussion on the issue before We elected from among a qualified, dedicated last year. These men and women fought to uphold the Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) sel the WACC offered to destroy the voting on it. over the font of the letter “W” that was cards already printed at a cost of approxi- group of candidates those who will lead our local and pillars of democracy – to free a people whose voices Sheldon Roskin used in their new gift card? Were they mately $800. That apparently was not Scotch Plains state governments for the next few years. The elec- and votes have been silenced by the swords of an thinking of the thousands and thousands of good enough. The DWC initiated the tion marked the culmination of months-long cam- oppressive regime. dollars of the Westfield SID property own- lawsuit anyway and had their lawyer seek ers’ tax dollars they were committing to an injunction stopping the WACC from WHS Band’s There for paigns, during which interested, concerned citizens When we protest, when we vote, when we speak our squander on this frivolous lawsuit? Were distributing the cards already printed. They exercised their right of free speech. minds, when we put our trust in our elected officials, they thinking of the inappropriateness of even had the nerve to sue the Chamber for Support of the Team Inside these pages and in public forums, we have we must remember, thank and honor those who have suing the WACC over a font in the public the cost of their lawyer. This is an open letter from one march- domain? Were they thinking? David Martone, chairman of the DWC, ing-band parent to the football parents of heard and in many cases participated in dialogue and sacrificed and fought to protect our liberties. For those of you who do not even know and Sherry Cronin were strongly urged Westfield High School. On Friday debate about key issues affecting our towns, our county Defending freedom is a job never done; but with what the Westfield Gift Card is, let me not to proceed with this frivolous lawsuit. evening, November 4, the football team and our state. Now, we challenge our new leadership to words, votes and swords, “Peace is our profession.” explain. The WACC has for many years They ignored these pleas. What the point played an away game in the City of Eliza- sold the Westfield Gift Coin at numerous they were trying to make is, I cannot beth. Due to the unfortunate occurrence venues in Westfield. This is a beautifully fathom. If this is the highest and best use of our equipment truck breaking down, minted metal coin that comes in an attrac- of DWC funds, does the DWC need to our arrival was later than planned and the tive gift box along with a list of businesses continue in its present form? The prop- band was unable to perform their pre- that accept the coins. (This list can be erty owners in the SID cannot allow this game show, which is the usual procedure. accessed on the town website and includes waste of their money. I urge them to The band did, however, attend the game most businesses in town). The coin is a convey this to the town council. The to play music in the stands to support the favorite holiday and teacher’s gift. It ben- mayor and town council must then deter- football team and the game. efits the merchants in Westfield because mine what course of action to take. Before the end of the game, the band the money must be spent in a local store. As a former member of the DWC Board was asked to leave the stands and to However, it is only available in one of Directors and chairman of the Westfield proceed to our buses for an early depar- denomination - $25. With the technology Area Chamber of Commerce I am shocked ture. At the time we did not know, but available today, the idea of a gift card, and saddened by this event. later learned, that there was the possibil- which can be purchased and recharged in Richard Fromkin ity of violent actions surrounding the play- multiple denominations, made sense to Portland, Me. ing of the football game. The Elizabeth the WACC. Furthermore, rather than giv- Police Department wanted our group to ing back change from purchases the bal- be able to leave the stadium without the ance would remain on the gift card. This Who Does the DWC danger of any of our students being in- insures that all the money would be spent jured. This was made clear by the pres- locally. Since it is a debit card, the store Report to? ence of nearly a dozen police officers in would not have to pay a percentage to a If even half of your editorial (Novem- cruisers and on motorcycles. credit card company and would have the ber 3, 2005) on the antics of the DWC are As the band was leaving the stands, funds almost immediately. Stores now true, I am truly shocked. What are we to however, a football parent approached must take the coins to either the Town expect from them next — perhaps the the band and made the very audible com- Bank, or BOA, another chore for the raising of a small army of mercenaries to ment of “Why even bother coming?” Well, merchant. take over Garwood? we bother coming to support the school The WACC is a 56-year-old institution Does the DWC not realize that it is and the football team, that’s why. Win or in Westfield that is supported by mem- their very actions to attract outsiders into lose, the band will always be in the stands bership dues and events such as Festifall Westfield that is responsible for the unsa- supporting this effort. and Spring Fling. The Chamber also spon- vory crowd that hangs around outside the I feel that to be vilified by the parents of sors the summer car shows in the down- Rialto on a Saturday night? the football team is in extremely bad town, the annual tree-lighting ceremony I have one question to ask: Who does taste. It is tough when a sports program and the very popular farmers market. Not the DWC report to? And why is that goes through a run of losing seasons, but one of these events costs the taxpayers of person or persons not taking action? It is to take it out on the marching band is just Westfield one cent, yet they add greatly to the Westfield residents who are paying plain silly! the quality of life in town. for all this nonsense and it’s high time the No matter how you cut it, it is not the The DWC, on the other hand, has an DWC was disbanded. Their usefulness to job of the band to win the game, it is the annual budget of $377,000, which the this town has long since been exhausted. job of the team and its coaches. town provides through a special tax as- Telly Zachariades Kathy Steinfeld sessment on commercial properties in the Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 10, 2005 Page 5 Letters to the Editor County’s United Way Sets ‘W’ Means Westfield, Not the DWC Campaign Goal of $3.7 Mil AREA — United Way of Greater United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline is ad- Or Town’s Chamber of Commerce Union County has set an aggressive dressing the need to improve access It is obvious the Downtown Westfield as unacceptable. Whomever at the DWC fundraising goal of $3,725,000 for its to local programs and services. Corporation (DWC) has turned into a bu- is responsible for this travesty needs to be local 2005-2006 campaign. This new “Through our easy-to-use 2-1-1 reaucratic monster that has forgotten its terminated, and now. goal is a 5 percent increase over its helpline, more than 10,000 people raison d’être. It is appalling that it would I thank The Leader for the background 2004-2005 campaign. The organiza- have successfully connected to hu- spend money against the Chamber of Com- information it published and ask that it tion has reached out to residents man services, community resources, merce for a lawyer over something as publish one further piece. To whom is throughout the area including and government programs that pro- inconsequential as the W — and to use the DWC responsible? Or who can straighten Westfield, which has its own United vide solutions to their everyday money (assessments) gotten from the very them out? I.e., who do we as residents businesses it is supposed to help. clamor to to stop this nonsense and return Way, Scotch Plains and Fanwood. needs,” he said. “Clearly, this year’s fundraising goal New Jersey is one of 13 states that To everyone in Westfield, the W means the organization to its original mission? Gulfport...see story below. Westfield, not the Chamber or DWC. If Or perhaps, disband it. What a mistake will be an extremely challenging one provides statewide access to 2-1-1. In the latter has that kind of money to blow, our council made in taking away the for our community to reach,” said addition to its local fundraising cam- then it should be lowering the assess- DWC’s phase-out date. Haven’t we James Horne, Jr., Chief Executive paign, United Way of Greater Union ments of the very businesses it was estab- learned that governmental bodies with- 28 Days in Gulfport Officer of United Way of Greater Union County receives support from United lished to serve. And no, I am not a down- out a sunset will continue forever, no County. “Our focus is on educating Way’s Tri-state regional fundraising town business, nor a member of the Cham- matter what kind of a job they do? local residents about how our United efforts. Last year, more than $870,000 ber, just a resident who sees this kind of Joe Boscia Mississippi After Katrina Way is making a real impact on the in regional donations was allocated to governmental interference and arrogance Westfield By WILLIAM BERNAL surge reached three fourths of the urgent health and human service needs United Way of Greater Union County. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times way up the lighthouse and left almost that exist in Greater Union County. I For more information or to support Proposed Community Center Having spent almost a month do- nothing of that community. am confident that thousands of local United Way of Greater Union ing relief work for folks down in In Gulfport, many of the boats still residents and businesses will gener- County’s local fundraising efforts, Would Alter Holy Trinity’s Facade Mississippi, I’m left with a deeper remain where they washed ashore ously respond to our message and will call (908) 353-7171 or visit I would like to call your attention to a a moment’s thought, Holy Trinity church respect for the powers of Mother from the storm surge. They are left be inspired to lead us to new levels of uwguc.org. point of concern for me as a 10-year has in the last 60 years built two school Nature. My team and I contributed by there as so much else needs to be fundraising success.” Westfield resident and parishioner at Holy buildings, a rectory and chapel, in addi- providing breakfast, lunch and din- done. Ironically, a fishing boat named Within its $3,725,000 campaign Trinity Church. tion to the renovation of one home for the ner to the Bellsouth people who were after Hurricane Camille also was goal, United Way has set several Erratum There is a current movement to put a current rectory. putting the communication systems washed 200 yards inland in the neighborhood campaign goals. Local In the November 3 edition of The community center on our lovely church. I am in agreement that the chapel is in back together. Gulfport beach area and still remained community council volunteers will Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- This would alter the façade and require need of renovations, as is the newly pur- This, in part, gave me a chance to there six weeks after the hurricane Fanwood Times, we regret the errors the removal of many stained-glass win- chased house, to function as part of the be reaching out to local residents and made, listed below. dows on the south side of the chapel, for church. Yet any renovation should be in explore the devastating consequences hit. mailing appeal letters to reach the The story on page 13, “Westfield the community center would be attached bringing the “old church” back to her of Hurricane Katrina since we had to The church (shown below) is also following targets: Police Department Solves Gravestone to this side, forever altering this wonder- original glory. Now I’ve heard that the deliver food to many parts of the area. from the Gulfport beach community. Cranford Community Council – Mystery,” misspelled the name of ful building and changing this neighbor- restrooms need updating, as does most of I took several photographs, some of As I snapped pictures, I realized $33,100; Eastern Union County - Westfield Police Officer Christopher hood once again. this fine building; but all buildings in this which are published here. that even these pictures could not $129,500; Plainfield, North Plainfield, Wolfson. The church purchased the house on the town require updating and improvements. In the Biloxi beach area, the storm convey the incredible amount of dev- Fanwood and Scotch Plains - $83,500, On the advertisement to vote for south side of the Holy Trinity chapel and If the plan goes through for the com- astation. It will take years to clean up and South Plainfield - $26,400. Fanwood Republican candidates, the wants to demolish it in favor of the pro- munity center — they had only 52 percent in these beach communities. United Way of Greater Union paid for attribution did not print. It posed community center. As you are support in the parish — not only would But what I did notice is the resolve should have read, “Paid for by the aware, most of the buildings on Westfield we alter one of Westfield’s most beautiful County’s local fundraising campaign Fanwood Republican Campaign Com- Avenue are used for professional offices, structures but I fear Holy Trinity church of these people to put it back together supports more than 100 local pro- mittee, T. Drubulis, Treas., 47 Montrose i.e. dentists, eye doctors, etc. – all of would meet obvious opposition at the no matter how long it takes. grams at 70 certified non-profit agen- Ave., Fanwood, NJ. whom have chosen to use the existing town level, for I’m certain quite a large Editor’s Note: William Bernal is a cies in our area. Programs supported On page C-7 of the special election structure with the needed modifications, number of variances would be needed. I freelance supervisor for Compass by United Way address critical com- section concerning the occupation of for their use. for one don’t want a similar problem with Group North America and is a bar- munity needs and improve the lives Garwood Borough Council candidate This has kept the neighborhood, well, Westfield that the synagogue on the north tender at the Jolly Trolley in Westfield. of local children and youth, seniors, Anthony Sytko, it correctly said he was looking like a neighborhood. If you give side of town had with its proposed park- people with disabilities and families a law student at Seton Hall but incor- ing-lot expansion. in crisis. Two key community issues rectly said he was a career fireman. It PTO Appreciates Lastly, we have all heard a lot about the should have said he is the son of a preservation of neighborhoods, the that United Way of Greater Union retired Irvington deputy fire chief. Katrina Donations McMansion debate and shoe horning. I County is currently working on are Regarding the notice of a Medicare Thank you Westfield for your generous believe we should practice what we preach improving local childcare and increas- seminar on page 9, it incorrectly said support regarding the Katrina Family Re- and use some of the proposed $3,000,000 ing access to services. seniors must choose the program in lief project. As you know, more than two on other worthy projects – the renovation “It’s simply unacceptable that which they wish to enroll by Tuesday, months ago, the hurricanes that pounded of the existing buildings that make up nearly 50 percent of teens from low- November 15. It should have said en- the Gulf Coast destroyed thousands of Holy Trinity and support of other needs in income families are failing high rollment begins November 15 and runs homes, businesses and communities. The the neighborhood. school in Union County,” said Mr. through May 15, 2006. Eligible enroll- Katrina Family Relief project identified Good luck either way, I just wanted to Horne. “We can start to make a differ- ees can still sign up after May 15 but Katrina victims with family ties to offer an alternative and as usual my opinion. William Bernal for The Westfield Leader and The Times they might pay a penalty or higher Westfield and initiated a fundraising effort KATRINA AT GULFPORT...The storm surge from Hurricane Katrina devas- ence by ensuring that our local chil- premiums. More information is avail- Gary Eelman tated Gulfport, Miss. The seawater ripped ashore, engulfing the lighthouse and dren are getting the best quality early to support them during this difficult time. Westfield able at www.medicare.gov. Originally, we identified eight families shredding the church shown above. care and education possible.” in need of assistance. Since then, two families graciously declined our offer of assistance, stating, “thank you, but there are others in greater need.” At the same time, the call to the community brought forth others who need help. We now have 10 families in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama who lost their homes and pos- sessions due to the storm or to mold infestation following weeks of flooding. So far, approximately $4,000 has come in from the initial call, and we continue to welcome donations in any amount until November 18. Gift-card donations (from national chain stores) or checks made out to McKinley School PTO (Katrina Fam- ily Relief in the memo), may be sent to the school’s address, 500 First Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090. Fully 100 percent of all donations will be equally divided and sent to these fami- lies in an insured, secure manner. Although this is a project run for con- venience through the McKinley Elemen- tary PTO, families we are helping have ties to all areas of town. Please direct any questions to Ken Sumner (908) 654-0941 or Lisa Black-Polak (908) 654-9262. Thanks again in advance for your gener- osity and support. Ken Sumner, Lisa Black-Polak Westfield

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On Friday, November 18, at 3:15 The third in a three-part class en- p.m., the library will present a pro- titled “Computer Basics III” will be gram for youngsters in kindergarten offered on Wednesday, November 16, and up in which one of the children’s from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This hands-on librarians will read aloud stories from beginners’ class is designed for stu- the Wayside School books by Louis dents with little or no knowledge of Sachar. Participants must be Westfield computers. Topics will include using Library cardholders. a computer mouse, computer key- Adults are invited November 18 to board functions and Windows basics. join Head Reference Librarian Allan For more information or to register Kleiman for the library’s TGIF pro- for free adult programs, please call gram at 1 p.m., entitled “Voices and (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s Visions: Robert Frost.” It will feature website at www.wmlnj.org or stop by a lecture and discussion on one of the library for a copy of its quarterly MAKING HALLOWEEN SPECIAL…In addition to bringing home treats, Jillian America’s favorite poets. Light re- newsletter. Lindenberg, left, and Alyssa Leyden, both of Scotch Plains, made Halloween freshments will be served. meaningful this year by collecting over $200 from their neighbors to benefit victims Additionally for adults, “Travel, Dr. Kalellis to Discuss of Hurricane Katrina. Flyers were sent out so neighbors would be expecting this Travel, Travel” will be presented Tues- special pair of clowns. All donations were sent to the American Red Cross. day, November 15, from 10 to 11:30 Spiritual Healing a.m. This demonstration and hands- MOUNTAINSIDE – Dr. Peter on class will cover the basics of search- Kalellis, the author of several self- George Melloan Receives MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS S. BARRINGTON ing Internet resources for the best help books on spiritual healing, will (She is the former Miss Francine P. Chow) travel prices, booking tickets online speak at the Mountainside Public Li- and making hotel reservations. Par- brary on Monday, November 14, at Olson Journalism Award ticipants must be able to use a com- 7:30 p.m. WESTFIELD – George Melloan of vision of the editorial page’s Ameri- puter mouse and a keyboard. His latest books, both published Westfield, a columnist and deputy edi- cas coverage as well. Also on November 15, the library this year, are “Five Steps To Spiritual Miss Francine P. Chow tor international of The Mr. Melloan has will hold its International Film Festi- Growth, A Journey” and “Twenty Wall Street Journal, has won the Gerald val by screening Since Otar Left at 1 Secrets To Healing Thoughts, Feel- been named this year’s Loeb Award for ex- and 7 p.m. In the film, medical stu- ings, Relationships.” They will be the Weds Douglas S. Barrington recipient of the Barbara cellence in financial dent Otar flees his bleak hometown topic for the evening. Olson Award for ex- journalism and two of Tblisi in the former Soviet republic A former Greek Orthodox priest, Miss Francine P. Chow, the daugh- ment of Justice in Washington, D.C. cellence and indepen- Daily Gleaner of Georgia to find a new life in Paris. Dr. Kalellis has taught in the Gradu- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chow of A graduate of Westfield High School, dence in journalism. awards from the In- When his relatives receive word that ate School of Psychology at Seton Mountainside, was married on Satur- Ms. Chow received a Bachelor of The award, given an- ter-American Press Otar has died, they valiantly try to Hall University, holds a doctorate in day, August 13, to Douglas S. Arts degree in Economics and French nually by The Ameri- Association. protect his mother from the truth, not clinical psychology and maintains a Barrington. He is the son of Mr. and from the University of Rochester in can Spectator, a He is married to counting on her spirit and determina- private practice in Westfield. Mrs. Thomas Barrington of North Rochester, N.Y. She then earned her monthly public affairs Joan “Jody” Melloan, tion or her journey to Paris. The Friends of the Mountainside Chelmsford, Mass. Master of Arts degree in Economics magazine, was pre- who has long been This film won the Critics Week Public Library will sponsor this pro- Elder Daniel Green officiated at from the State University of New sented October 27 at the active in Westfield Grand Prize and the Grand Golden gram, which is free and open to all. To the afternoon ceremony at the York-Buffalo. sponsor’s annual din- community affairs. register or for more information, Woodside Chapel in Fanwood. A re- The bridegroom is an electronics ner in Washington, D.C. They are the parents St. John’s Baptist please call (908) 233-0115 or visit ception followed at the Echo Lake engineer at Northrop Grumman in A native of Indiana, of Jim and Molly the library at Constitution Plaza dur- Country Club in Westfield. Linthicum, Md. He graduated from Mr. Melloan worked Melloan and To Honor Seniors ing regular library hours. Given in marriage by her father, the the University of Rochester with a as a Journal reporter George Melloan Maryanne Woods. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sunday, bride wore a white strapless gown Bachelor of Science degree and a in Chicago, Ill. and November 13, St. John’s Baptist Red Cross to Prepare with embroidered flowers and a cas- Master of Science degree in Electri- Detroit, Mich. and managed the Church in Scotch Plains will honor cading chapel-length train. She car- cal Engineering. Cleveland and Atlanta news bureaus African Violet Group all of its senior citizens during the 10 Lifeguard Instructors ried a garden bouquet of colored roses The couple met while at the Uni- before moving to the page one de- a.m. worship service. COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- and baby’s breath. versity of Rochester in 2001. After partment in New York in 1961. For To Meet Next Week The Reverend William Riddick, ter of the American Red Cross will host Ms. Gladys Chow of Hoboken, the the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Barrington four years in the late 1960s he was a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union former Moderator of the Middlesex a Lifeguard Instructor course Novem- twin sister of the bride, and Ms. Sara spent a week in Waterville Valley, Journal foreign correspondent, based County Chapter of the African Violet Central Baptist Association, will be ber 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 and 25 at its office Mirsky of Brooklyn, N.Y., a child- N.H. followed by a Barrington fam- in London, England. Society will hold its monthly meet- the guest speaker. Reverend Riddick at 332 West Front Street in Plainfield. hood friend, were the Maids of Honor. ily reunion off the coast of Cape Cod, In 1970 he returned to the states ing on Thursday, November 17, at 1 is the minister of the Faith Hope Bap- This course is designed to train Serving as bridal attendants were Ms. Mass. They are now living in Silver and joined the Journal editorial page, p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public Li- tist Church in New Brunswick. instructor candidates to teach courses Jennifer Barrington of North Spring, Md. becoming deputy editor in 1973. As brary, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. All seniors will dine at The Westwood in the lifeguarding program. Partici- Chelmsford, Mass., the sister of the deputy editor international in 1989, In a program entitled “Spruce It in Garwood immediately following the pants must be at least 17 years old to bridegroom; Ms. LeeAnna Kobayashi he moved to Brussels, Belgium to Up,” Fred Hill will explain how to service. St. John’s Baptist Church is complete this course, and all classes of Okayama, Japan, a friend of the Cooneys Welcome manage the Journal’s overseas edito- prepare plants for a show. Anyone located at 2387 Morse Avenue. For must be attended. To register or for bride, and Ms. Erica Chow of rial pages. He returned to the New interested in African Violets is wel- additional information, please call the more information, please call (908) Hoboken, the bride’s older sister. Denise Erin York office in 1994, taking on super- come to attend. church at (908) 232-6972. 756-6414, extension no. 27. All wore matching blue, strapless Colonel and Mrs. Robert L. Cooney dresses with ivory ribbons and car- of Virginia Beach, Va. have announced ried smaller bouquets of roses. the birth of their daughter, Denise Erin Philip Georgakopoulos of Jersey Cooney, on Tuesday, September 6. City, a friend of the bridegroom, was Denise weighed 7½ pounds and the best man. 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Among other things, he Growth Team at the Willow Grove Babysitting will be available in the About 20 years ago, I was in a new has sat on any number of commissions Presbyterian Church has invited mem- Children’s Ark if requested in ad- diocese and joined with the clergy in of the worldwide Anglican Commun- bers of the community to take part in vance. Individuals are asked to let the preparation for a large procession for ion, particularly those convened around a study workshop on “The Christian church know if they will need the funeral of a bishop. We were in ecumenism and theology. Attitude Toward Homosexuality.” childcare and the ages of the children the undercroft of the massive cathe- As he tried to help us understand It will be held on Wednesday, No- so appropriate activities can be dral and the clergy were vesting. Once where our Communion was in sort- vember 16, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and planned for them. Children also may I got dressed, I introduced myself to ing out the crisis precipitated by the Thursday, November 17, from 9:30 attend a storytime program called a brother priest who identified him- Episcopal Church’s consecration of to 11 a.m. Each workshop will be “Tales in the Grove” at 7 p.m. on self as being the rector of a parish an actively gay bishop in New Hamp- preceded by a half hour of refresh- November 16. The church is located north of the capital and see city. shire, he reminded us that after out- ments, snacks and fellowship. at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Trying to be friendly and to estab- right heresy, the most grievous sin Participants will discuss homosexu- lish a bit of rapport, I replied that I had against God’s Church is schism. ality, how it is viewed according to the Discussion to Be Held just attended a meeting of a group of In my personal life, although I am PARTY TIME…Senior Troop No. 498 and Cadette Troop No. 513 of the Bible and how the Bible’s views are Westfield Community of the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council held a On ‘Mommy Blues’ clergy and laity very near to where he not proud of it, I all too frequently birthday party for Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scout movement, relevant to life and lifestyles today. served in his parish. “Oh, that hereti- handle conflict in my house by walk- on October 28 at Wilson Elementary School in Westfield. Over 150 Daisy and Topics will include the effects and FANWOOD – At its Wednesday, cal group!” he exclaimed stiffly. ing out of the room. Because God is first- and second-grade Brownie Girl Scouts from approximately seven commu- affects of God’s judgment, as well as November 16 meeting, the Union “We’re off to a good start, huh?” I good and full of grace, I always find a nities were on hand for the event. Pictured above, senior Sammy Luscombe of the distinctions between the practice County Chapter of Mothers & More replied. And there was silence and way to walk back into the room, very Troop No. 498 makes sure the girls at the party are fed and happy. and orientation of homosexuality. will host psychotherapist Melissa then he walked away. often remorseful and tenderhearted. Participants also will explore the pos- Cohen, who will speak on the “mommy The issue then was women priests. I wonder if my experience could be sible origins of homosexuality and blues.” Ms. Cohen will discuss the That diocese had yet to ordain a extrapolated to shed light in a bigger Principal Frank to Spotlight how the life of Jesus might help indi- symptoms and treatment of depres- woman and I was in favor of it. I was context. When faith communities and viduals better understand the mindset sion in mothers as well as the effects of part of a group that claimed reso- others are stressed by significant dif- of sexuality in their lives as a whole. a mother’s depression on her child. nance with the Anglo-Catholic move- ferences, the temptation is always ‘Play Attention’ Initiative The Reverend Diane Curtis, In- The meeting is open to the public ment within Anglicanism but that was present to walk off in a huff. Society WESTFIELD – Jodi Frank, Princi- in all five elementary schools within terim Pastor of the Willow Grove and will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the also open to this change – hence the is probably not helping. Popular cul- pal of Brunner Elementary School in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood district. Church, will lead this study/discus- Fanwood Recreation Center, located charge of heresy from my stuffy ture currently offers terrible models Scotch Plains, will discuss and dem- The public is invited to attend this sion based on a chapter in the book in Forest Road Park in Fanwood. brother priest. for conflict resolution: whoever can onstrate “Play Attention,” a computer free program, the last of a fall series “Searching Issues” by Nicky Gumbel. Refreshments will be provided. In those days people bandied about dominate the airwaves and shout the technology initiative designed to help of events offered by the FSO of Union Anyone interested in attending the A national, non-profit organization, accusations of heresy with great ease. loudest wins. Haven’t you grown improve a child’s attention span, on County. It will take place from 6:30 to workshop is asked to call the church Mothers & More champions the value I took it for a while and probably shot weary of this programming? Aren’t Tuesday, November 15, at the Family 8:30 p.m. at 137 Elmer Street. office during morning hours, Mon- and necessity of all mothers’ work to back in less than kind ways from time you fed up with the triumph of the Support Organization (FSO) of Union The FSO is contracted by the New day through Friday, at (908) 232- society, paid and unpaid, both within to time. But eventually, I began to most snide and most loud? County offices in Westfield. Jersey Department of Human Ser- 5678, e-mail [email protected] or and outside of the home. It offers reflect on the Church’s historic past People of faith are rightly held to a To participate, a student wears a vices to offer support, education and visit www.scotchplains.com/wgpc on members opportunities to connect with and remembered that heresy was at higher standard, and even when oppos- helmet and plays what looks like a advocacy for parents and caregivers like-minded women through evening one time a crime so serious that it ing opinions are passionately held we “video game,” when actually the game of children with special mental health ‘Molly Pitcher’ to Give meetings, mom-and-tot outings, merited a death sentence. are obligated, it seems to me, to stay in is measuring and developing the needs. To reserve a space, be placed mom’s night out, playgroups and a I decided to give my brothers fair the room and keep talking civilly. Ab- child’s attentiveness. The program, on the mailing list for future events or Talk to Woman’s Club book club, among other activities. warning that I would take future sent that, if we fall for the temptation of part of a research study being con- for more information, please call WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club For more information about this charges of heresy with utmost seri- overwhelming self-righteousness and ducted by Duke University and Kathy or Gail at (908) 789-7625 dur- of Westfield will hear stories of what meeting, please call Stacy at (908) ousness and might very well respond walk out in a huff, we cannot escape the Unique Logic & Technology, is in use ing business hours. it was like for a woman traveling with 928-9841 or Marilyn at (908) 568- forcefully if they persisted. They ei- reach of our God who, in my experi- the Army during the American Revo- 2633 or visit mothersandmore.org. ther found other words or began to ence, will always change our hearts and lution in “Over Here Molly Pitcher” talk behind my back. call us back into relationship. Miller-Cory to Celebrate on Monday, November 14, beginning Trip Is Planned to See A few weeks back I attended a con- * * * * * * * at 1:15 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge ference of clergy sponsored by my The Reverend Hamersley serves as located at 1011 Central Avenue in Miracle of Christmas current diocese. The presenter was a Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lewis and Clark Milestone Westfield. WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian very holy man, a former Roman Catho- located at 414 East Broad Street in WESTFIELD – On Sunday, No- ing Sea…The Lewis and Clark Expe- In a dramatic presentation featur- Church in Westfield will sponsor a lic monk, a converted Episcopalian, Westfield. vember 13, from 2 to 4 p.m., the dition Reaches the Pacific.” ing Stacy Roth, “Molly” will remi- trip to the Sight and Sound Theater in Miller-Cory House Museum in Ms. Gold, President of the Volunteer nisce about accompanying her hus- Lancaster, Pa. for the 1 p.m. showing Westfield will commemorate the Board of the museum, will wear Native band through summer battles and of The Miracle of Christmas on Sat- Evangel Church to Join Lewis and Clark expedition’s arrival American garb for the program. It is winter encampments from Valley urday, December 10. at the Pacific Ocean. described as ideal for children. Forge to Monmouth to Morristown, Participants are asked to gather in The expedition led by Meriwether In the museum’s Frazee Building, including firing a cannon in the heat the church parking lot on Mountain Operation Christmas Child Lewis and William Clark, called the members of the Cooking Committee of battle and trudging “behind the Avenue at 8:30 a.m. and to bring a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Evangel to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 1 to Corps of Discovery, left Missouri in will demonstrate open hearth cooking baggage” in the quest for American bagged lunch for the trip. Following Church in Scotch Plains will take part 3 p.m. on Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. Sun- May 1804 and reached the Pacific techniques using seasonal foods and independence. the performance, the group will travel for the first time this year in Opera- day and 3 to 6 p.m. the following Ocean on November 14, 1805. authentic Colonial recipes, including Ms. Roth is a freelance museum to the Willow Valley Restaurant for a tion Christmas Child, a project de- Monday. Fran Gold of Westfield will portray some of the recipes prepared by the educator, public speaker, vocalist and buffet dinner, returning to Westfield signed to bring holiday joy to chil- Over 7.4 million gift-filled Sacagawea, the Indian guide who Lewis and Clark expedition. performance artist. This program is by 10 p.m. dren around the world who are suffer- shoeboxes were collected worldwide helped the explorers. She will present Costumed docents will give tours offered through the Horizons Speak- An adult must accompany any child ing as a result of poverty, war, dis- last year and distributed to children in a program entitled “From Sea to Shin- of the restored farmhouse through- ers Bureau of the New Jersey Council on the trip. The cost is $95 per person ease, natural disaster or terrorism. more than 90 countries. This year’s out the afternoon; the last tour will for the Humanities, a state partner for and includes transportation, a ticket Children, families, churches and international goal is to collect and Ketubah Unit to Meet be at 3:30 p.m. Admission to the the National Endowment for the Hu- to the show and dinner. A $25 per groups are encouraged to fill empty distribute 7.8 million shoebox gifts. museum is $2 for adults, 50 cents for manities. person deposit is due at the time of shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, Operation Christmas Child is a For Brunch Nov. 20 students and free for children under The public is invited to attend. In- registration and the total payment is hygiene items, photographs and per- project of Samaritan’s Purse, an in- AREA – The B’nai B’rith Ketubah age six. For information about other terested individuals are asked to call due by Tuesday, November 15. For sonal letters, which are then hand- ternational Christian relief and evan- Married Couples Unit (40+) will meet events, please call the museum at (908) 789-1045 for information. A more information, please call the delivered to children in need. gelism ministry headed by Franklin for brunch on Sunday, November 20, at (908) 232-1776. tea will follow the program. church office at (908) 233-0301. The Evangel Church, located at Graham. For more information about 11 a.m. at the New Orleans Steakhouse, 1251 Terrill Road, will be open to Evangel Church’s participation in the located at 680 Amboy Avenue in receive gift-filled shoeboxes during project, please call (908) 322-9300. Woodbridge. the project’s National Collection To learn more about Operation Christ- The cost is $14 per person, plus tax Week, November 14 to 21. Local mas Child, or to receive free materi- and gratuity. Interested persons are asked hours of operation will be 3 to 6 p.m. als, please call (800) 353-5949 or to respond by calling Elaine at (908) Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 2 visit www.samaritanspurse.org. 232-0062 by Friday, November 18.

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*After Discounts, While supplies last, Selected Scents only; **Sale excludes Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, Jim Shore and Yankee Candle; ***Excludes Candy & Thanksgiving Counter Cards. Page 8 Thursday, November 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FoodBank Needs 12,000 Tournament Raises $4,000 Turkeys for Thanksgiving For Katrina Relief Fund AREA — With Thanksgiving just Frozen (never thawed) turkeys can WESTFIELD — The Westfield Four holes in one by Dan Melillo won a few weeks away, the Community be dropped off on Saturday, Novem- United Way’s Mini Golf Tournament him the prize for the most holes in one. FoodBank of New Jersey (CFB), ber 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Franklin at the Hyatt Hills Golf Course in “We are very happy about the out- based in Hillside, is asking for help Elementary School, 700 Prospect Clark on October 15 raised over come of Adam’s efforts on behalf of from the public to collect 12,000 fro- Street, Westfield, or at St. James $4,000 for the United Way Katrina those impacted by the hurricanes in zen turkeys, as well as canned goods, Church, 45 South Springfield Avenue, Disaster Relief Fund. the Gulf Coast area. Once again, in order to meet the number of re- Springfield. Turkeys also can be “We were really nervous about the Westfielders showed their willing- quests for help from hundreds of chari- dropped off at CFB, 31 Evans Termi- weather because it rained the entire ness to support those in need,” said table agencies serving low-income nal Road, Hillside, Monday through week,” said Adam Becker, a junior at Linda Maggio, Executive Director at people throughout the state. Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Westfield High School and the tour- Westfield United Way. “With the public’s help, we will be Saturdays until 2 p.m. nament director, “but Saturday morn- able to provide the ingredients for Volunteers will collect turkeys as ing came along and the sun finally Workshop to Address Thanksgiving dinner to those who well as non-perishable foods includ- came out. Everyone wanted to be out- have to choose between paying the ing canned vegetables, fruits, cran- side and participate for a great cause. Parenting Challenges rent or heat bill and buying food,” berry sauce, canned gravy and fruit We had over 150 golfers of all ages.” SCOTCH PLAINS – Minister said Kathleen DiChiara, CFB Execu- juices (no glass or cellophane). Local businesses and community Doug McCulley of the Scotch Plains tive Director. Those who prefer to make a fi- HALLOWEEN FUN…Cadette Troop 1 of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Commu- members bought hole sponsorships, Christian Church will present a CFB staff fear this will be a par- nancial donation, allowing the nity of Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council Inc. held a Halloween party on and over 200 rounds of golf were parenting workshop entitled “Thriv- ticularly hard winter for working poor food bank to buy turkeys at whole- October 28 at the First Presbyterian Church in Fanwood. Some 75 Daisy Girl played in the event. ing (Not Just Surviving) in the Teen- families and low-income seniors try- sale prices, may send their check Scouts turned out in costume, taking part in a multitude of tasks and games. “We put the entire event together in age Years” on Sunday, November 13, ing to cope with heating bills that are to the Community FoodBank of about six weeks,” Adam said, “and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Road projected to increase by 50 to 70 New Jersey, 31 Evans Terminal we’re very pleased with the tourna- Recreation Center in Fanwood. percent over last year’s cost. Road, Hillside, N.J. 07205. Please Andy White to Demonstrate ment and the support of the Westfield This workshop will address topics Each month, the CFB distributes put “Turkey Drive” in the memo community.” such as common mistakes parents two million pounds of food and other portion of the check and on the The elementary school winner was make; key elements at each stage of groceries to almost 1,500 soup kitch- outside of the envelope. Drums to Relay Commands Tamaques School student Ryan parenting; enjoying the teenage years; ens, pantries, senior meal programs, Secure online donations may be WESTFIELD – Drumming expert the Sons of the American Revolution Morse, with a one under score of 42. how to handle conflict, and how to be group homes for the disabled, child made at www.njfoodbank.org. Please Andy White will be the featured at 8 p.m. in the Community Room of Tyler Becker, a Roosevelt Intermedi- a great parent, not just a good one. care centers and shelters serving more call (908) 355-3663 for more infor- speaker at the Monday, November 14 the Westfield Municipal Building. ate School student, won the middle Minister McCulley has served as a than 500,000 people in need. mation. meeting of the West Fields Chapter of Mr. White’s presentation will include school division with a five under score family counselor at the Beacon Light a demonstration of how drums were of 38. Dan Pritsker, from Westfield Counseling Center in Watchung for Freebo and Photoglo used to relay commands to troops as High School, was the high school 17 years and coauthored “Maturity Is employed by both the Americans and winner with the lowest score of the a Choice.” To Perform In Westfield the British during the Revolutionary War. day at 37. Mike Dooley of Cranford There is no fee, but pre-registration is WESTFIELD – Freebo and Mr. White serves as an instructor for won the adult division. The winners helpful for preparing materials. Interested Photoglo toured with, recorded with, the North American Academy of Pip- for the lowest score for a foursome persons are asked to call (908) 889-9297; or have written songs for Bonnie Raitt, ing and Drumming and as a drumming were Westfield High School students email [email protected] or Dan Fogelberg, John Mayall, Faith judge for contests held by the Eastern Seth Davidson, Dan Melillo, visit www.commonjourney.com to reg- Hill, The Everly Brothers, Maria United States Pipe Band Association. Nathanial Rouquet and Dan Bellovin. ister or for more information. Muldaur, Crosby, Stills and Nash, As a professional performer, he Ringo Starr and Jimmy Buffett. has accompanied, among others, On Saturday, November 19, they Louis Armstrong, Johnnie Ray and College Club to Present will perform at the Coffee With Con- Marlene Dietrich, with whom he trav- science concert series at the First eled on three world tours. He played United Methodist Church in Westfield, drums on Tom Jones’ first hit single, ‘Stranger Among Saints’ located at One East Broad Street (cor- “It’s Not Unusual,” and recorded two ner of North Avenue). Doors will open hit singles with the Beatles, “Love SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- Program Chairwoman Carolyn Dittus at 7:30 p.m., with the show scheduled Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You.” Scotch Plains College Club will present at (908) 233-2948. The Fanwood- for 8 p.m. The suggested donation is The Westfield Municipal Building “Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Scotch Plains College Club provides $15. For more information, please is located at 425 East Broad Street. Hopkins of the Mayflower” on Mon- scholarships for young women of high contact Ahrre Maros at (908) 412- The public is invited and refresh- day, November 14, at 8 p.m. in the school and college age who reside in 9105 or [email protected], or visit ments will be served. Union Catholic High School library the community. freebophotoglo.com. on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Seniors to Learn About Members of the public are invited Mobile Meals Seeks to this free event, which will immedi- Medicare Choices ately follow the regular College Club Additional Volunteers WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity meeting. David Emerson will portray WESTFIELD – Mobile Meals, a Free Events for Seniors, Families and Professionals Senior Social Club will hold its next Stephen Hopkins, who proved him- voluntary, non-profit organization meeting on Monday, November 14, self a useful and respected member of serving the elderly and disabled of at Brighton Gardens of Mountainside at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity the group of New England settlers Westfield, Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Interparochial School gymnasium on known as the Pilgrims. Cranford, Clark and Garwood, is ur- First Street in Westfield. gently seeking volunteers to deliver “National Candle Lighting for Alzheimer’s” For over 20 years, Mr. Emerson has ABOUT THE EVENTS Dan Kalem, the Medicare SHIPP worked at living history museums and meals, especially on its Westfield and Join family and friends all over the world and light a Coordinator for Union County, will as an independent storyteller, teaching Clark routes. Only one hour one day candle to acknowledge those struggling with the effects speak on “New Choices for Medi- history through the eyes of a “person a week is necessary. of Alzheimer’s disease. “National Candle Lighting for Alzheimer’s” care” and the new Medicare Part D of the past.” He is a veteran of Colonial Drivers pick up freshly-prepared, Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2005 prescription drug plan. Attendees are Williamsburg, Plimoth Plantation, nutritious, hot meals in Westfield at “What Is Medicare Part D?” Time: 6:00pm encouraged to present any questions Morristown National Historical Park 10:45 a.m. and deliver them to clients Medicare Part D can significantly lower some prescrip- they have to Mr. Kalem. and The Old Barracks Museum. along a specific local route. Deliveries A trip is planned for Tuesday, Decem- take approximately one hour to com- tion drug costs. Find out how to select the correct plan “What Is Medicare Part D?” This program is offered through ber 6, to see the Christmas show at the the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the plete. Anyone interested in volunteer- to ensure that your loved one has access to the proper Date: Thursday, November 11, 2005 Time: 2:00pm Hunterdon Hills Theater. On Monday, New Jersey Council for the Humani- ing, in more information or who knows medication at the lowest possible cost. December 12, the club will hold its ties, a state partner of the National someone who could benefit from the annual Christmas party and luncheon in service is asked to call (908) 233-6146 “Open House” Endowment for the Humanities. “Open House” the Interparochial School gymnasium. For more information, please call or visit westfieldnj.com/mobilemeals. Join us to meet our staff, enjoy refreshments and tour Date: Saturday, November 19, 2005 Time: 11:00am-3:00pm our beautifully appointed community. 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Success Lauded once again present an illustration and The public is invited to attend at no The Westfield Recreation Department lecture program on the history of the charge, and light refreshments will thanks the community and volunteers for trolleys to the Westfield Historical be served at the end of the program. making the Fifteenth Annual Halloween Society on Friday, November 18, at For further information on the pro- Haunted House a huge and safe success. 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of gram, please call (908) 233-6360. PRODUCT SURRENDER FIXED PERFORMANCE TRIGGERED 2-YEAR POINT-TO-POINT The event was enjoyed by over 1,550 the Westfield Municipal Building, CHARGE PERIOD ACCOUNT INDEXED ACCOUNT INDEXED ACCOUNT adults and children from the community located at 425 East Broad Street. Senior Committee Sets and took more than 50 volunteers to oper- Mr. Frawley will show pictures of ate safely and smoothly. White Christmas Trip 3.80 5.80 15.00 The recreation department especially the old trolleys, as well as a videocas- JPF I-66 6 Years % % % sette highlighting the trolley at the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch 6-year fi xed interest rate Specifi ed Rate for the initial Indexed Interest Cap for the thanks the Optimist Club of Westfield, guarantee period 1-year index term initial 2-year index term the Junior Optimist Club and the Depart- height of its use in mass transit. He Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- ment of Public Works for their tremen- will discuss the reasons why the trol- mittee will present its final subsi- dous support in making the event pos- ley was first needed, its early days dized trip for 2005 to the Fiesta The- 3.85 5.90 15.25 JPF I-88 8 Years % % % sible. These organizations, along with the and its continued use and popularity ater in Wood-Ridge for a production 8-year fi xed interest rate Specifi ed Rate for the initial Indexed Interest Cap for the many Westfield students and community until the advent of World War II. of White Christmas on Wednesday, guarantee period 1-year index term initial 2-year index term members who volunteered, are to be com- He also will tell of the trolley’s December 14. mended for their efforts and dedication slow decline in use during the post- This will be a holiday show featur- FEATURE WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU... toward youth programs. I would also like to personally thank war era and the reasons it was finally ing music and entertainment, along Stability Backed by a AAA-Rated life insurance company in business over 100 years.1 Chuck Ropars and Paul Checchio of the discontinued in favor of other modes with an appearance by Santa Claus recreation department for their countless of transportation. 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You made this commu- Protection Opportunity for higher returns than traditional fi xed products. If the S&P 500 Index decreases your Historical Society, Mr. Frawley has cate their choice of entrée upon regis- From Losses money is protectedfrom losses. nity project a success. served on its Board of Trustees for tration, which may be done Monday Traci Kastner several years. He also has been a through Friday in the Recreation Of- No Fees No annual administrative fees, front-end sales charges or loads. Premium taxes deducted Westfield Recr. Dept. member of the Seashore Trolley Mu- fice, Room No. 113 of the Scotch where required. seum at Kennebunkport, Me. – the Plains Municipal Building, located at Liquidity Access to 10% of your money annually without surrender charges or MVA. Systematic monthly Theatre Project Offers largest and oldest trolley museum in 430 Park Avenue. withdrawals available. the world – since 1960. 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PUBLICATION Celebration Singers, Chorus Target New Season CRANFORD – The Celebration In addition to this, the Celebration Singers Adult and Children’s Chorus Singers and Children’s choirs will are beginning their fall season. With participate in the Union County tree- several new members in both groups, lighting ceremonies, as well as the rehearsals started in September. The Berkeley Heights tree-lighting cer- choirs were asked to perform an en- emonies in early December. core performance of the spring 2005 To climax this winter season, un- show at the Saint Michael’s Festival in der the direction of Mr. Berg and Mr. late September. The singers performed Pedas, The Celebration Singers and their spiritual and gospel numbers, Children’s Chorus will present their which were a hit with the audience. winter performance Yuletide Celebra- The Celebration Singers joined with tions at St. Michael’s Church in the Cranford High School Choir and Cranford on Friday, December 9 and Madrigals to perform a benefit con- 10 at 8 p.m. cert on October 21 to raise funds for the two schools these groups have SP-F Student Work adopted, Biloxi High School in Biloxi, Displayed In November Miss. and the University of Southern ON PARADE…Evergreen Elementary School students Nicholas Blanck and Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Over SCOTCH PLAINS – In honor of Jake Mruczinski of Scotch Plains enjoy their annual school Halloween parade $3,000 was raised, 100 percent going American Education Week, Novem- where the entire student body comes in costume, enjoying a fun-filled beginning to the adopted schools. ber 14 to 18, the Fanwood Memorial to Halloween festivities in the classroom and town. It was an opportunity for singers Library and Scotch Plains Municipal ranging in ages from nine years old to Building will host a showcase of stu- over 80 years old to join together in a dent work. worthy cause. The combined choirs Each school principal, from the joined together to sing the perfor- eight district schools and St. CHARITY QUILT...Seventh graders, pictured from left to right, Ryan Heine, Jey mance finales “The Lord Bless You,” Bartholomew’s, has selected pieces Yingling, Connor Streaman and Mark Riad, hold up their completed quilt, which and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” to represent the outstanding work of will be donated to charity. which brought the audience to their their student body. Parents, students feet for a final standing ovation. and the public can view the work, The choirs were conducted by An- which will run through the end of Roosevelt Students Quilt thony Rafaniello, Sean Berg, and Tom November. Pedas, and accompanied by Mary For more information, contact Amy For Those Less Fortunate Elizabeth Latorre. Carow, PTA Council vice president, The Celebration Singers will per- at (908) 889-4918. WESTFIELD – Anne Cohen’s sev- utes these to schools for unwed moth- form in an additional Hurricane enth-grade art students at Roosevelt ers, infants infected with HIV through Katrina benefit concert on Friday, WF School District Middle School in Westfield spent time Beth Israel Hospital in Newark and November 25 at Carnegie Hall. The having an old-fashioned quilting bee St. Raphael’s in Elizabeth. concert will be under the direction of Announcements in art class. Roosevelt School nurse Ms. Cohen spoke with the chil- Paul Oakley as several choruses come WESTFIELD — More than 200 Jean Wands brought this project to dren during their class and feels they together to perform individually, as colleges and universities will be rep- the school four years ago. gain a sense of satisfaction working well as a combined choir performing resented at Westfield High School’s Ms. Cohen and Ms. Wands worked together to make these quilts for Schubert’s Mass in G, “After the College Night on Thursday, Novem- together to have the students create those who are in need. The students Storm” and “Bridge Over Troubled ber 17. and then ultimately donate the quilts learn a lesson about working together Water.” All Westfield public schools will they make during their art class pe- as a group. Not only do they learn The event will feature the Univer- be closed today, Thursday, Novem- TRICK OR TREAT FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T…The School One Service riod. Over a series of weeks, the stu- basic sewing techniques such as sity of Southern Mississippi Choir ber 10, and Friday, November 11, for (“S.O.S”) PTA Committee recently sponsored a Halloween Treat Bags project. dents work together in groups to cre- threading a needle and basic stitch- from Hattiesburg and will be accom- the New Jersey Education Associa- Students decorated and filled 195 treat bags delivered by S.O.S. to NIA Community Habitat in Plainfield, an organization that helps single mothers get job training, and ate designs using squares of fabric ing, they also need to utilize their panied by the Metropolitan Youth tion Convention. by Heart for Humanity to a youth group at the Faith Tabernacle Church as well as they have hand cut into squares. math skills to measure and cut the Orchestra of New York. Proceeds from The next scheduled board of edu- to families in need. Pictured, left to right, are: Cooper Heisey, Maddie Bebout, Kevin The quilt is then assembled by pieces of fabric that ultimately make this concert will also go to the Uni- cation meeting will be held on Tues- McAlindin, Nicholas Cassara and Bianca DeMaria with decorated treat bags. method of an old-fashioned quilting up the quilt. versity of Southern Mississippi. day, November 15, at 8 p.m. bee, using needle and thread to stitch The children create the pattern, the pieces together to create a one-of- cut the squares, stitch the squares Kean University Offers a-kind quilt. Many of the students together and then add the binding involved in this special art project and edging. Parental volunteers as- never previously sewed fabric, let sist the students by reinforcing the T3 Alternate Route alone threaded a needle. binding and edges of the quilt before CRANFORD – T3 is a modified Bachelor of Science degree from an The completed quilts are donated distribution. alternate route program designed to accredited institution, GPA of 2.75 or to various charities throughout New The students take great pride in assist participants in obtaining New higher, relevant experience to teach- Jersey, which benefit at-risk children. meticulously sewing the quilt to- Jersey teaching certifications and ing certification sought and a passing This fall, the quilts were also donated gether. This hands-on project allows employment in the following areas: score on appropriate Praxis II test. to the children who suffered during the children to feel a sense of pride Bilingual, ESL, Mathematics, Sci- Eligible candidates must commit to the recent hurricanes in the Gulf Coast and accomplishment by contribut- ence and Special Education. teaching in Elizabeth, Perth Amboy, area of the United States. The chari- ing to disadvantaged members of the A $5,000 scholarship funded by Plainfield or New Brunswick school ties that receive these handmade, local community. Over the years, the United States Department of Edu- districts. Additional requirements for unique creations include the Several students have created and donated cation is available. each specialty area must be met. Stu- Sources Foundation, which distrib- well over 100 quilts. Interested candidates need to have dents are expected to apply and be the following: Bachelor of Arts or accepted to Kean University. Packets will be sent upon request. If interested, Junior Women Plan send an e-mail to [email protected]. Shopping Fundraiser SP Band, Color Guard WESTFIELD – The Junior Women’s Club of Westfield will spon- Pass Endurance Test PEER WORK…The Peer Ministry group from Union Catholic High School in sor a shopping fundraiser on Tuesday, SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch Scotch Plains came together to organize the collecting, cataloging and packing of November 15, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Plains Band and Color Guard went various necessity items to send to the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. at 126 Harrison Avenue in Westfield. through an endurance test on Sunday Union Catholic students, faculty, staff and friends donated everything from baby This event will feature Southern Liv- November 6. After performing at the food to toothbrushes. Pictured, from left to right, are: Joanna Jones of Woodbridge, ing, Discovery Toys, jewelry and hand- football game against Union the pre- Danielle Kania of Linden, Kim Schanz of Edison, Jacqueline Arce of Union, bags, among other items. vious day and the Eastern States cham- Julianne Berger of Scotch Plains and Sara Ferreira of Newark. Vendors have agreed to donate a pionship at Giants Stadium Saturday percentage of the sales to Healing the night, the group was out practicing Children, which provides medical Sunday afternoon to prepare for the care and other assistance to under- Bloomfield competition held Sunday. RICHARD LIPSKY, M.D. privileged children, as well as those The director of the band is Durand in need from other countries. For Thomas and the presidents of the more information, please call Janine band boosters are Byard Bridge and Diplomate American Academy for at (908) 789-1008. Jo Gassler. Pain Management RICHARD MACK, D.O. 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WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE…Mrs. Knierim’s and Mrs. Bell’s class at Westminster READ TO ME…Ms. Loren Spiotta-DiMare, a local author, reads to the St. Paul’s Preschool in Fanwood smile as they pose in front of the fire truck from the Fanwood TAKE A WALK…Franklin Elementary School in Westfield recently held its Walk to School Day, which not only encourages students and their families to get Day School kindergarten classes during the annual book fair. Town Book Press Fire Department. Each year, the children look forward to a firefighter’s visit and the of Westfield published her book, “Chelsea and the New Puppy,” which she read chance to learn about fire safety during Fire Prevention Month. more exercise and reduce traffic around the school but also provides opportuni- ties for individuals to make note of any unsafe conditions that may be encountered and signed at the book fair. along the way, such as sidewalks in need of repair or dangerous intersections. Walkers wore red and were invited to sign a large ”We Walked” banner, which SP-F Alums Induct See It On The Web At: was provided by the PTO’s B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bikers, Riders and Kids are Entitled to THE STUDENT VIEW Safety) Group and is now displayed in Franklin’s main hallway. First grader Five To Wall Of Fame www.goleader.com Brady Siegel won a school-wide lottery to have Principal Dr. Mary Fleck escort SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch him during his walk to school. Pictured are Brady and his sister, Maren, with Dr. Plains-Fanwood High School Alumni St. Paul’s Day School The weekly column written by local high school students Fleck upon arriving at Franklin School together. Association will offer a double pro- gram of interest at the high school in Conducts Book Fair the second floor media center on Tues- WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Day day, November 15. School held its annual book fair on Life Without Parole Offers At 7 p.m., the first five inductees Tuesday and Wednesday, October 18 for the Alumni Wall of Fame will be and 19. This year, the school pre- honored, including: Linda Stender, sented Loren Spiotta-DiMare, a local Children Little Incentive New Jersey State Assemblywoman; author, who read and signed copies of By ELENA TINFOW spending years in prison. Donald Di Francesco, former New her children’s book “Chelsea and the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Once someone is going to be serv- Jersey Acting Governor and State New Puppy.” If a child had committed a crime, ing decades in jail without parole, Senator; Carol Bellamy, U.N. repre- Ms. Spiotta-DiMare is an animal you might expect the punishment to there is no incentive for him or her to sentative to Africa; Jean Burgdorff, lover who specializes in writing about be a bit more lenient, right? However, try to better him or herself. There is founder of Burgdorff Realtors and animals and art. She is the author of many child offenders can be tried as no point in trying to fix a situation “Skeets” Nehemiah, renowed athlete. three adult pet-care books and five adults in regular courts, instead of that cannot possibly get any better. Following this presentation, Bill picture books for children. Town Book being put in juvenile courts. They can Also, if someone goes to jail, it will Schacht, class of 1945, will give a slide Press, an imprint of The Town Book end up serving a sentence of decades stay on his or her permanent record. presentation on the Battleship New Jer- Store of Westfield, Inc, published in prison without parole, and they Because of this, these minors who are sey. Mr. Schacht helped to restore the “Chelsea and The New Puppy.” have no reason to try and be better if sentenced to a prison term without battleship to its original condition. The preschoolers and kindergarteners they are in prison for such an ex- parole are not getting a chance at a During World War II, he served as a enjoyed the story about Chelsea, a six- tended period of time. Child offend- better life they could have had out of seaman in the Navy and during the year-old Springer spaniel, who encoun- ers should not be tried as adults, be- prison. Korean War as a first Lieutenant and ters a four-month-old Field spaniel named Smokey. cause this leads to lengthy prison In the eyes of the law, children are KIDS HELPING KIDS…On October 17, Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield Army Guided Missile Officer. terms, served without any hope for irresponsible. Minors cannot legally held its new fundraiser “The Fall Walk.” Initially, the intention was to have Refreshments will be served. The the future. drive until they are seventeen. They students involved in raising money for their school, while promoting exercise and public is invited to bring family and Clothing Drive Benefits Children are still young and have a cannot hold jobs until they reach a fitness; however, after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, an additional friends as well. Project Graduation great room for improvement. They certain age, nor can they buy ciga- purpose became evident — aiding the victims of this disaster. Each student have more of a tendency to remedy rettes or alcohol. They cannot partici- received a “Make a difference” rubber bracelet and placed it on their wrists, as Public Invited to Tour MOUNTAINSIDE – A used cloth- themselves, as opposed to adults who pate in state lottery drawings or hold they walked around their school during lunch hour. The students raised close to ing drive will be held on Saturday, are set in their ways. One mistake bank accounts without their $3,000. Half the proceeds will benefit the De Lisle Elementary School in Pass SP-F High School November 26 to benefit Project early on should not condemn a per- guardian’s permission. Also, minors Christian, Miss. — one of three schools demolished by Hurricane Katrina. SCOTCH PLAINS – Area residents Graduation for Governor Livingston son to life-long imprisonment. Surely, cannot vote. Therefore, they have no are invited to attend a tour of the High School’s class of 2006. The child offenders would hope that they say in governmental decisions. Al- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School public is urged to bring wearable used could someday live a normal life. though minors have no say in how on Tuesday, November 15. The tour clothing to the following locations Even many adults who commit crimes they would be tried, the government will begin at 9 a.m. with a brief pre- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: The Berkeley feel remorse afterwards about what dictates that a seventeen-year-old can- sentation on the second floor of the Heights Community Center at 29 Park they have done. not buy a lottery ticket but can serve school’s media center. Avenue in Berkeley Heights and Also, many children who end up decades in prison without parole. This forum, sponsored by the Scotch Deerfield School on Central Avenue being tried as adults are only put in If children should be tried as adults, Plains-Fanwood PTA Council, pro- in Mountainside. that situation because they were at they should be given other responsi- vides an opportunity to meet with Items to be collected include: all the crime scene, though they might bilities that adults have. If the govern- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Principal Dr. clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, hats, not have been doing anything wrong. ment deems children not responsible David Heisey and view the district’s gloves and scarves. In addition, table If a serious crime happens and a child enough for these, they cannot be held largest facility while school is in ses- lines, bedspreads, towels and stuffed happens to be around prosecutors will as accountable as an adult in court. sion. The tour is open to both district animals may be donated. Pillows and often try to charge that child as an Elena Tinfow is a sophomore at the parents and the public at large. blankets will not be accepted. Items accessory to the crime. Because the Union County Magnet High School. For more information, contact should not be torn or stained and must crime is very serious, the child could Amy Carow, PTA Council vice presi- be delivered in tied plastic bags. be tried as an adult and could end up Public Invited to Coffee dent, at (908) 889-4918. Thank you for your donations. Men’s Club Holds With Superintendent SCOTCH PLAINS – Area residents “Friday Night Fights” DECA PARTY…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA Chapter held Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. are invited to attend a morning coffee its annual Halloween party on October 27. The event aided less fortunate children WESTFIELD – The College Men’s with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Su- from the Interfaith Council of Union County. DECA used the money collected Club of Westfield is holding its eighth perintendent of Schools, Dr. Carol “25 Years Experience” from this year’s canister drive to buy the children Halloween costumes. There Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer annual “Friday Night at the Fights” schol- Choye. The coffee will take place on was a turnout of about 30 children and parents. arship fundraising event on November Tuesday, November 8 at 9 a.m., in the 18 at the Newark Liberty Airport Marriott media center at Terrill Middle School, Hotel. This year will feature eight live 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains. A TTORNEY AT LAW FAMILY LAW kickboxing bouts spanning several This forum, sponsored by the · Divorce · Domestic Violence weight classes sanctioned by the Profes- Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Coun- Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. sional Kickboxing Federation. cil, provides a valuable opportunity · Custody · Child Support Shihan Jonas Nunez Jr. (seventh to meet with Dr. Choye in an informal Ramsey Berman, P.C. degree black belt) will match the bouts setting and learn about topics of in- and be present as an official for the terest in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood · DWI · Criminal Defense evening. Preceding the show dinner school district. All interested com- Specializing in: will be served and cash bar will be munity members are invited to share · Business Disputes · Commercial Litigation EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & open. Limited table reservations are their questions, concerns and com- Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor still available. Please call Charlie pliments. SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS Maffey (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at (908) For more information, call Amy REAL ESTATE & LAND USE 351-1191 for information or table Carow, PTA Council Vice President, ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW reservations. at (908) 889-4918. (908) 232-8787 222 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962 973.267.9600 FAX: 973.984.1632 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 [email protected] www.hrb-nj.com [email protected] richardjkaplow.com

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By FRED LECOMTE the lone goal four minutes into the vember 5. In their first appearance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times second half to give the Scotch Plains- since 1997, the victory gave the Raid- One key shot! One goal! That’s Fanwood High School girls soccer ers their first County Tournament title what it came down to as Raider sopho- team a 1-0 victory over Oak Knoll in in eight appearances. more midfielder Alana Bencivengo the Union County Tournament be- The 11-5-3 Raiders were led de- capitalized off a corner kick from fore an enthusiastic Raider crowd at fensively by junior goalkeeper Lauren forward Kelly Rigano by heading in Williams Field in Elizabeth on No- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HAVING BIG TROUBLE WITH THE BLITZ…The Blue Devils had trouble all evening stopping the Minutemen’s blitz. Westfield gained just 42 yards rushing on 26 carries. GRAHAM GRABS 6TH INT; ROGERS, A CIRCUS CATCH Minutemen Stop Blue Devils In ‘Flag’ Football Game, 30-6

By DAVID B. CORBIN on 46 of 48 registered plays and ac- much yardage on the ground, Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times counted for 244 rushing yards. Quar- Devil quarterback Nick DeRosa, who CHAMPIONSHIP HUG…Raiders Allie Zazzali, left, and Hallie Mintz celebrate their 1-0 victory over Oak Knoll in the Yellow flags littered the turf at terback Josh Pryor had a nine-yard had a one-yard TD run but was sacked Union County Tournament. Williams Field in Elizabeth on No- completion and an interception in two four times, took to the air 10 times vember 4 in the home team’s 30-6, attempts – three pass attempts were and connected on five of them for 96 ROWBOTHAM GRABS SEVEN FOR 131 YARDS, ONE TD victory over the Westfield High nullified due to penalties. He also yards, which included a spectacular, School football team. The victory rushed for an 18-yard touchdown leaping reception by Terron Rogers, qualified the 5-3 Minutemen for the (TD). Junior running back Antoine which resulted in a 57-yard gain after state Group 4 sectional playoffs while Best carried 25 times for 124 yards – he kept his balance, broke several the 0-8 Blue Devils will square off 105 yards and respective TD runs of tackles and wiggled 20 more yards to Farmers Intercept Raiders’ with Columbia in a consolation game one yard and nine yards in addition to the Minuteman 15-yard line. at Kehler Stadium at 1 p.m. on No- two, three-yard scampers for two- “It was a great throw by Nick and a vember 12. point conversions in the first half. great catch by Terron,” commented The referees flung no less than 16 Junior running back Victor Blue Devil Head Coach Ed Tranchina. Hopes With 22-12 Grid Win flags – not counting the declined pen- Concepcion rushed 62 of his 66 yards Rogers also had a five-yard recep- alties –, which resulted in 130 yards in the second half, including a 13- tion. Wide receivers Tom Bonard and By DAVID B. CORBIN Raider mistake came when linebacker the first half completing five of 13 worth of penalties. The Minutemen yard TD run. Ryan Sharkey had respective recep- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Darryl Green intercepted a pass and attempts for 103 yards. His primary took the brunt with 10 penalties for Once again, the Blue Devils’ run- tions of 16 yards and 20-yards. Mental mistakes and the strong returned it 62 yards for a touchdown target was Paul Harper (11 carries, 67 90 yards – 75 offensive and 15 defen- ning game was limited, this time to Defensively, linebackers Tyrell running performance of junior run- (TD) to give the Farmers a 22-6 lead. yards) who grabbed three passes for sive. The Blue Devils took 40 yards – just 42 total yards on 26 rushes – 32 Simmons and Andrew Shaffer each ning back Chris D’Andrea, along with D’Andrea rumbled 119 yards on 70 yards. 25 defensive and 15 offensive. yards in the first half and 10 in the blocked a punt. Defensive end John early success in the Farmers’ passing 13 carries and had TD runs of one The Raiders’ rushing game was The Minutemen stuck to the ground second. With little hope of gaining CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 game, dashed the Scotch Plains- yard and 35 yards, respectively. The stifled by the Farmer defense that Fanwood High School football team’s Farmers totaled 191 yards rushing. yielded only 33 yards on 23 carries hope of finishing with a .500 season Known to be a running team, quarter- but Raider quarterback Colin Weber, when visiting Union grabbed a 22-12 back Jim Melody baffled the Raiders who had a TD run of 13 yards, took to victory on November 5. The biggest with a successful passing attack in the air and had 11 completions in 18 attempts, including one interception, for 170 yards. Junior wide receiver Kyle Rowbotham had a stellar after- noon, hauling in seven passes for 131 yards, including a 59-yard TD recep- tion. Wide receiver Dan Ragan had three receptions for 26 yards and full- back Nick Giannaci had one recep- tion for 13 yards. Raider Tom Pennella recorded a 12-yard sack and rang Melody’s bell once to force an incomplete pass. Ragan and John Badala combined for an eight-yard sack of Melody. On the game’s first series, Melody engineered a 74-yard scoring drive that was set up by a 30-yard comple- tion to Luis Coral and a 47-yard completion to Harper. Melody then plunged into the end zone on a one- yard sneak with 9:41 left in the first quarter. Melody then hit Raphael Lee David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for the two-point conversion. HAVING A VERY BIG DAY…Raider junior wide receiver Kyle Rowbotham “They caught us in our eight-man had seven receptions for 131 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown reception. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Raiders, 4-3, for UCT Crown Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In almost 109 years of documented ary reign, and WHS hung on (see Den the fastest of the day at Warninanco By FRED LECOMTE “It was a rough and physical game. a breakaway from the right side with football, Westfield High School has Trivia) for a 20-13 victory, on the way Park and established the former soc- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times A couple of fouls here and there par- just two minutes remaining in the half. piled up 540 victories, third highest to a 9-0 season. cer standout as a favorite to capture After losing, 3-0 to Scotch Plains- ticularly the one that injured and In the second half, the Raiders total in state history. There are very The stakes obviously aren’t as high this Saturday’s Group 4 crown at Fanwood in 1997, the Elizabeth High knocked out Sean Young,” said pounded the Minutemen defenders few teams that have played regularly Saturday, but that shouldn’t stop true Holmdel Park. School boys soccer team won its first Meredith. “As to the goal, I guess I and evened the game when Meredith against WHS and own a winning WHS fans from coming out and get- The WHS boys took second at Union County Tournament title by got a little lucky there.” centered the ball to Matt Fleissner, record in those contests. But one of ting behind their team. Let’s make sectionals, behind Phillipsburg. The defeating the Raiders, 4-3, in over- Elizabeth responded three minutes who knocked it to Mike Devizio, who the schools that does is Columbia (16 Saturday a “Blue-Out” and everybody WHS girls also were runnerup, to time at Williams Field in Elizabeth later when Luis Max Irigoyn scored tattered the back of the net at 6:08. wins, 13 losses, 3 ties), which will be show up wearing something blue — a Bridgewater-Raritan. on November 5. The top-seeded 13- the equalizer. The Minutemen enjoyed “It was a cross, there was the open visiting Kehler Stadium this Saturday jacket, hat, t-shirt, painted face, painted (Was it just me, or did Perrella — in 2-1 Minutemen broke the Raiders’ a 2-1 lead when Mathey converted on goal and I just placed it,” said Devizio. at 1 p.m. to face WHS in an NJSIAA bellies, blue pom-poms, etc. — and a picture in last week’s Leader — look streak of six wins in the past Elizabeth took the lead when consolation game. join with the band and cheerleaders a lot like Kramer on Seinfeld?) eight years off a direct kick Mathey scored off a free kick It is more than a little ironic that into making a festive atmosphere. GIRLS FUTURE BRIGHT by senior forward Felix from 25 yards out. With the both teams come into the game with DEN TRIVIA The Den doesn’t get to see many Mathey in the final moments Raiders down, 3-2, Fleissner 0-8 records. Once upon a time, when Whose last-minute interception at WHS soccer games, living in Bucks of overtime. Columbia played Westfield in foot- the 7-yard line saved Westfield’s 20- County, Pa., and all. But we paid a erased the deficit when he vol- ball, the earth shook. That would’ve Raider goalkeeper Marc leyed in a rebound pass from 13 victory over visiting Columbia on visit to Kehler Stadium last Thursday Stiffler delivered several been back in the 1940s, when Colum- Oct. 21, 1961, the last time the two to see the WHS girls host Piscataway Meredith’s header that went bia was called the Gems and Spittin’ spectacular saves and fin- off the crossbar with 14 min- schools played? in the state tournament. It was a pretty Joe Freeman was walking the side- NOBODY ASKED, BUT … ished with 14 saves. utes remaining in the game. exciting game — unfortunately “Our game plan worked lines for WHS. Several times an un- Am I the only person who thinks that WHS’s season ended in a sudden- “Sean headed one back beaten season was at stake. Frank Cicarell, Ed Jackus or Ray Korn death shootout — but we were greatly pretty well. Mathey is a great across on the throw in, the ball The first meeting of the schools was player. We tried to close him — somebody in the Elizabeth High impressed by several of the Blue Dev- was just bouncing right in front back in 1914, when Columbia was known School athletic department — needs to ils, especially juniors Erin McCarthy down with Anthony of the goal. I was just trying to as South Orange High School and WHS Baliatico, who did a great sit down and have a long talk with and Gillian Kape. be the first one to get to the ball took a 53-0 victory. From 1931 until football coach Jeff Wiener? He needs a While coach Katie Egan loses some job, and he really did not and I got my head on it,” said 1961, the teams met annually, usually in refresher course on coaching etiquette. talented seniors — Andrea Hollander, score a goal off of Anthony. Fleissner. “We cannot say they the fifth game of the season. After not throwing any passes as his Miriam Becker-Cohen, Lauren Two of the goals were on outplayed us because it was a In 1947, before a reported crowd of team ran for nearly 300 yards in tak- Sinnenberg, Dianna Dunnan, Abby free kicks,” said Raider Head battle all the way through the 7,500 at Recreation Field (now Kehler ing a comfortable 30-6 lead into the Chazanow and Marilyn Mench, along Coach Tom Breznitsky. “I end. We gave it everything we Stadium), Columbia threw a huge final five minutes against WHS last with the injured Allison Bridgman — have to give our kids all the had, so there is no reason to scare into what was considered Friday night, Wiener decided to let McCarthy and Kape figure to be credit in the world. Eliza- hang our heads.” Freeman’s (and the school’s) finest talented quarterback Josh Pryor start among the best players around next beth is a very good team. Near the end of overtime, team, racing to a 15-0 lead before throwing the ball, including a pass fall. Add Julie Shelman, Mary Kate They demolished everyone Mathey scored the game win- WHS regrouped behind Gerry and into the end zone that was intercepted Luker, Erica Ammermueller, Corrine they played and we really ner. Rick McGinley to post a 26-15 win. by Marcus Allen Graham. Parkinson, Lindsey Sauerwein, put them on the ropes. We “Unfortunately, it was not The next two years WHS posted 7- You don’t get extra power points Stephanie Cortinhal, and the Cognetti were down twice and we a fair result for us because we 6 and 14-13 victories before the series for scoring another TD there, so what sisters, Cat and Chris, and there is a came back with equalizers.” deserve better. If nothing else, took a decided turn in Columbia’s was the point? Just because his multi- very solid nucleus. The third-seeded, 15-4 at least a tie and a co-champi- favor, the Gems going 8-1-1 in the talented team is New Jersey’s most WIN NO. 300 ON HOLD Raiders got a break early in onship,” concluded next 10 meetings. under-achieving this fall doesn’t mean With last week’s 2-1 victory over the game, taking a 1-0 lead Breznitsky. “Today it didn’t The final two meetings provided you roll up the score on a winless Cranford ending the field hockey sea- when a Minuteman header bounce our way at the end. the fans with the two most exciting team. What goes around comes son, veteran coach Maggie McFadden drifted into the Elizabeth Compliments of Alex Cena shaleridge.net for The Leader and The Times We had a great opportunity to games since those of the late 1940s. In around, but we’ll probably just have and Co. will have to wait until the first goal. Brian Meredith, the last CONTRIBUTING WELL OFFENSIVELY…Raider Brian win it at the end of regulation 1960, Les Zorge’s final WHS team to settle for (gasp!!) rooting for a win of the 2006 season to reach the player touching the ball, was Meredith, known for being a great goalie, had a goal and an when Devizio fired off a shot brought a 2-2 record into the game, Scotch Plains win (don’t tell anybody 300-victory milestone. credited with the goal. assist against Elizabeth. that the keeper somehow got reeling from back-to-back losses to I actually said that) on Thanksgiving Under coaches Carol Donner (101- a foot on. I’m very proud of them. Roselle (27-26) and Butler (14-12). Day, as Elizabeth plays out the string 24-17, 1972-79), Vicki Orr (12-2-6, They represented themselves and it Jim Kovacs and Dave Reitze each ran on yet another disappointing season. 1980), Lori Besch (14-15-5, 1981- showed why this is our ninth con- for over 100 yards and WHS rallied If I was King of the World, I’d make 82) and McFadden (172-153-69, secutive year competing in the fi- for all its points in the fourth quarter Wiener and his team have to play 1983-2005), Westfield has posted a nals.” for a 21-6 win, sparking a five-game Neshaminy at Heartbreak Ridge, so he combined record of 299 wins, 194 Note: Despite the fact that the game win streak. The following year was could see just how it feels to get spanked losses and 97 ties in 34 seasons. will long be remembered as one of the the first year of Gary Kehler’s legend- and embarrassed at the same time. With Natalia Mavrogiannis and finest played contests, one must won- OUT-OF-STATE UPDATE Katherine Taylor back in goal and the der why there was an absence of Eliza- The big Bucks County showdown exciting Christine (Izzy) Isabella all beth police and medical personnel, Soccer Raiders Defeat between my Neshaminy Redskins and over the field, it shouldn’t take long to which is customary at the start of all Montgomery, 1-0 powerful Pennsbury was pretty one- reach No. 300. athletic events. Athletic Director Bob The 13th-ranked, 15-4 Scotch sided, with the ’Skins rolling to a 35- BLAIR ACADEMY UPDATE Harmer was visibly upset along with 14 victory last Friday night. Now it’s As of the Den’s deadline, Blair fans and players when Elizabeth fans Plains-Fanwood High School boys soccer team advanced to the finals on to the playoffs — tomorrow night Academy football captain Kurt Socha were allowed to roam into the Raider at Heartbreak Ridge vs. Plymouth- was still in a coma and on a respirator stands in the second half, then orga- of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tournament by defeating Mont- Whitemarsh — and potential at Morristown Memorial Hospital, nized themselves en masse at the games rematches with Pennsbury and rug- after suffering an injury in an Oct. 29 conclusion by running across the field gomery, 1-0, on November 8. Sean Young took a throw-in from ged North Penn. Look for a Neshaminy game vs. The Hill School. toward the visiting fans ultimately matchup against Harrisburg’s Bishop You can contact the family and/or causing concern for their safety. Jeff Bell and headed it in with two seconds remaining. The Raiders will McDevitt as the PIAA tournament leave a message for them at Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 2 1 1 4 host Voorhees tomorrow for the title. highlight game. www.caringbridge.org, then go to Elizabeth 1 2 0 3 In Ohio, Massillon toasted North “kurtsupport.” As Westfielders learned Canton Hoover, 45-14, on Saturday several girls soccer seasons ago, it’s night and advances to the Region 2 nice to receive outside support during semifinal against Findlay, both com- a time of tragedy. Please visit the site ing in with 10-1 marks. A win there and leave a message as Blair attempts would likely give Massillon a rematch to get ready for its huge rivalry week- with Canton-McKinley! end vs. Peddie. (For those wondering about the TRIVIA ANSWER crowd at the Oct. 29 Massillon- Junior safety Marty Howarth came McKinley showdown, it was just un- up with the interception. The winning der 25,000.) touchdown was on a halfback pass PERRELLA ON A ROLL from Eddie Galauski to Dwight Winn. Senior Jeff Perrella continued to The Devil’s Den appears Thursday in put together one of the great cross The Westfield Leader during the scho- country seasons in WHS history last lastic sports season. Contact us with weekend, capturing the North Section comments, suggestions or trivia ques- 2 Group 4 title. His time of 16:12 was tions at [email protected]. Go Devils!

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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 10, 2005 Page 15 LAROCCA, SEAMON COMBO EQUALS GAME WINNER CHRISTINA COGNETTI SCORES, SENDS GAME TO OT Viking Soccer Boys Paralyze Lady Soccer Blue Devils Singed Bergen Catholic, 1-0, in States By Chiefs, 2-1, in OT Shootout

By DAVID B. CORBIN Catholic got the only goal with six Earlier, the BC Crusaders defeated By DAVID B. CORBIN lation, two more in the overtime peri- “I go with my instincts and hope that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times minutes remaining in Scotch Plains eighth-seeded Delbarton to advance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ods and two in the shootout session. it carries me to the right place. A lot of Bergen Catholic (BC) came into the on November 4 to advance to the to the quarterfinals and demonstrated Unforgettable games make for last- The Chiefs’ goalies combined for nine girls try to watch people’s feet and quarterfinal round of the Non-Public semifinal round. The deciding goal that they were ready to compete with ing memories, glad or sad. In either saves in regulation and three in the hips. I think that distracts me.” A North Jersey boys soccer tourna- came off the head of senior forward the once-defeated Vikings. The Vi- event, the valiant efforts of the fourth- overtime periods then Wesnesky made When attempting a penalty kick, ment as the ninth seed but they would Mike Seamon who received a picture kings did, however, outshoot BC 19- seeded Westfield High School Blue two in the shootout session. she explained, “I try to hit to the right not go away until top-seeded Union perfect kick from Tony LaRocca. 10 – 8-4 in the first half and 11-6 in Devil soccer girls will never be for- Wesnesky began the shootout ses- side. It has gone in every time in prac- the second. Seamon launched eight gotten despite a 2-1, double over- sion by ripping the ball past tice. I think it was just the pressure.” shots on goal. Danny Rasoilo, Brian time, sudden-death loss to fifth- Sinnenberg and into the right corner. When she played for the Blue Dev- Kratky and Danny Rodrigues each seeded Piscataway in the got off three shots. North Jersey, Group 4, Both teams finished with five cor- Section 2 quarterfinals at ner kicks. Viking goalie Chris Varga Kehler Stadium in made six saves and also knocked away Westfield on November 3. several kicks into the box. Crusader Caitlin Wesnesky goalie Rob Auriemma finished with moved from her goalie seven saves, including a desperate position midway through lunge to his left to stop a free kick the first half and proved to from Seamon in the first half. the Blue Devils that she Obviously, the Vikings’ defense was also the 10-5 Chiefs’ held up very well and received an most dangerous striker. especially fine performance from With 13:27 left in the half, Bobby McGuire who headed away she won a scramble in the several shots into the box, as well as box and booted the ball scampering left and right to head off into the net to give the the BC forwards. Aware of the threat, Chiefs a 1-0 lead that held the Crusaders’ defense put the pinch up until Blue Devil Chris- on Seamon throughout the game, tina Cognetti, on a setup which opened the field a bit for by Corrine Parkinson and Rodrigues, Rascoilo and Kratky. an assist from Gillian After a scoreless first half and time Kape, ripped in a goal with running down, the Vikings were feel- 7:18 remaining in regula- ing the pressure from the 11-7-3 Cru- tion to send the game into saders. But when the pressure was overtime. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times on, the great play emerged. LaRocca Outsized, the Blue Dev- HOLDING UP WELL DEFENSIVELY…Vikings Chris Esperon, No. 18 (above) took an indirect kick from about 45- ils used their quickness, and Bobby McGuire, No. 13, helped prevent Bergen Catholic from scoring. The yards out and lofted it into the box setups and fine ball con- Vikings defeated Bergen Catholic, 1-0. trol to skirt around the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times where Seamon ran in and nudged it BOOTING IT OUT WITH A CHIEF…Blue Devil Corrine Parkinson, right, boots it out with with his head just over the outstretched Chiefs in the second half a Piscataway Chief during the sectional quarterfinals. Parkinson also scored a goal in the shoot arms of Auriemma who was charging where they launched a out but the Chiefs ended up the victor. forward. The ball lodged into the blitz of 17 shots on goal center of the net. while experiencing only four. The 9- Parkinson evened the shootout with a ils in the late 90’s, coach Egan remi- “It was great! It lifted over the 7-3 Blue Devils also out-shot the shot into the left corner. Jolene Wang nisced, “We played in a couple county defense and it hit Mike who was right Chiefs, 9-5, in the first half but had made good on her shot to put the finals or semifinals. I remember tak- there. I saw it going right in,” ex- more difficulty setting up their shots. Chiefs up 2-1 then McCarthy’s shot ing my penalty kick and I made it but plained LaRocca who added, “It got No less than 10 Blue Devil girls was smothered by Wesnesky. I have missed my fair share. It stinks scary but we stuck as a team and came pelted the Chiefs’ goal area with shots. Sinnenberg returned the favor by grab- but I told my girls that I would never through.” Junior striker Erin McCarthy bing Cecily King’s shot to her left get mad at them for missing their “It was picture perfect. It was like launched seven shots and Parkinson then Kape evened the score with a penalty kicks. The bottom line was a balloon. Seamon, again! He always took four while MaryKate Luker, shot in the right corner. Chief Rebecca we should have gotten it done on the finds a way to win. That’s why he is Andrea Hollander, Kape and Diana Adam’s shot was successful into the field. I’m sure, if you ask their coach, probably going to be the Union Dunnan each took three shots. The upper left corner but Hollander knot- they would say that they don’t like County Player of the Year,” predicted primary player in turning the ball ted the shootout with her shot to the winning like that and I don’t like Viking Head Coach Joe DeOliveira. down field to the shooters was Miriam left corner. winning or losing this way. It’s not As to the feeling of pressure, Becker-Cohen, who also took one After Sinnenberg tipped Jessica really a true reflection of your (team) DeOliveira commented, “Oh yeah! It shot on goal. Halpin’s shot over the crossbar, she skill. I had sophomores out there tak- was coming. That’s why they (BC) “It’s been our disease all season. got the opportunity to win it but ing shots. I’m very proud of the way are here because they beat Delbarton We have opportunities that we don’t Wesnesky made a great save to send they handled themselves.” and Delbarton is a good team. Their capitalize on,” said Blue Devil Head the game to sudden death. Wesnesky Piscataway 1 0 0 0 3 1 2 heart got them here. Hopefully we Coach Katie Egan. “I wasn’t happy took the kick and buried it into the Westfield 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 will bring on the same heart to the with our first half. We really turned it upper left then leaped up in celebra- next game. At this stage, every team around in the second half. We never tion when the Blue Devils’ next shot See photos on the Web! is a good team.” gave up.” missed to the left. Bergen Catholic 0 0 0 Blue Devil goalie Lauren Explaining her technique in goal www.goleader.com Union Catholic 0 1 1 Sinnenberg made three saves in regu- during a shootout, Sinnenberg said,

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DIR: room, his and her walk-in closets, spa like bath and steam shower, 5 additional bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, formal living Hetfield Ave. to Elizabeth Ave. #2119 (052000428) and dining rooms, library, family room, 2 additional fireplaces, 25’ x 32’ designer kitchen with French doors to magnificent terrace and manicured grounds. Call Ralph for more information at 908-591-6283. (052000591) Page 16 Thursday, November 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FIETKIEWICZ GETS 7 KILLS; DALY GETS 12 ASSISTS Local Swimmers Win Farmers Intercept Raiders’ For U. of Scranton ANNVILLE, PA.— The Univer- Devil V’ballers Reach Semis, sity of Scranton men’s and women’s Hopes With 22-12 Grid Win swim teams opened their 2005 sea- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 sons with victories over Lebanon front, which you then want to throw Ciccotelli. “That’s giving points away.” Valley College in Middle Atlantic the ball. Then when we were in a Weber took to the air on the next Chill Mounties, 25-21, 25-13 Conference action on November 5. seven man, you want to run the ball. series and completed two passes to The Royal women finished first in We didn’t line up right. That’s our Ragan and three passes to six of 10 events to post a 102-83 By FRED LECOMTE abundant and the quality of play move on, however we face a hard victory, while the men defeated the fault, coaching,” said Raider Head Rowbotham, placing the ball on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times worked to perfection. game. We’re going to go out and fight. Flying Dutchmen, 99-86. Coach Steve Ciccotelli. Farmer 13 where he rolled right and A determined 19-6 Westfield High The Blue Devils relied offensively Hopefully we’ll come out on top.” The Raiders took just two plays to dove into the end zone with 8:29 left Posting first-place finishes for School volleyball team claimed an on outside hitter Kristina Fietkiewicz, “There is no way that I want to lose the Scranton women were fresh- cover 64 yards for their first score. in the game. impressive, 25-21, 25-13, victory over who notched seven kills and one block, in states, so I’m going to bring every- Weber hit Rowbotham for a five-yard “The kids played hard. What more man Erin O’Connor of Scotch the Montclair Mounties in Westfield and senior Monica Dreyer, who scored thing that I’ve got,” said Williams. Plains/Union Catholic Regional in reception then connected with him can you ask? But I’ve got to get them on November 4 to advance to the three service aces and had seven digs. “I’m going to throw my body to the again for his 59-yard TD snag with to execute. That’s my fault,” said the 100-meter free (1:03.11) and semifinal round of the NJSIAA/PSEG Senior Kaitlyn Shulman garnered two floor and I’m going to run to get every sophomore Danielle Heffernan of 1:29 left in the half. On that play, Ciccotelli. Group 4 tournament. The Blue Dev- kills, one block and one dig. Junior single ball that I can. We’re going to Rowbotham shook off two tackles Westfield, a member of the 200- Union 8 0 14 0 22 ils’ complex blend of passing, service Molly Williams, with four kills and try to do the very best we can in the medley relay team, in 2:10.26. and fought his way to pay dirt. The Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 6 0 6 12 aces and devastating spikes were one service ace, contributed eight next state game and win it!” two-point conversion pass failed. assists and junior setter Tara Daly “He’s really good. This is the first recorded 12 assists. Anna Koehler time this kid ever played football. had nine digs, sophomore Laryssa He’s got eight games under his belt Borkowsky contributed three digs and and he is still learning,” Ciccotelli two kills, junior Kristen Ditzell re- said of Rowbotham. “I have already corded two blocks and one dig and told people about him. He is going to junior Erin Roudebush added one kill. be a great one!” “I would say that in Game 1 we were The Farmers changed their offen- a little inconsistent; however, as time sive tactics in the second half and kept going on, our girls kept focusing, marched 82 yards on the ground on kept reading the players better and their first series, highlighted by they passed the ball well at the end of Harper’s 45-yard run and D’Andrea’s the game and into Game 2,” said Blue 35-yard TD run with 7:05 left in the Devil Head Coach Beverly Torok. third quarter. The point after put Union “Whenever we pass well, it allows us ahead, 15-6. to set up our offense, which is very The Raiders followed with a drive diverse. We just don’t go to one player, of their own. Just after Rowbotham’s we utilize many players and that’s part 24-yard reception put the ball on the of our strength. Everyone is really Farmer 41, Weber rolled right and peaking at the right time I feel. Our fired into the hands of Green, who team has come together with their sprinted down the left sideline 62 yards communication skills while everyone’s for the TD with 4:21 left in the quarter. abilities have improved. We are able to “The interception! You can’t turn it place different people in different po- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times over. We did that last week against sitions right now and use it effectively. FOCUSED AND DETERMINED…Blue Devil senior Kaitlyn Shulman provided Linden, we had a fumble returned for a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times I’m pleased that the younger players plenty of sparks by notching two kills, one block and one dig in the second round touchdown. Today we had an intercep- SEARCHING FOR SOME YARDAGE…Raider running back Greg Brand, No. are getting some action and we’re pre- of the NJSI/AA Group 4 Tournament. tion returned for a touchdown,” said 22, cuts left and looks for an opening in the Farmer defense. paring for the future.” With a sluggish beginning in Game 1, the Devils got it together with an effec- WF Boys, Girls Take Second tive serving attack. “I came into this game knowing that it could be my last In Group Section XC Meet Hye-Young Choi volleyball game ever and I did not want that to happen,” said senior Co-Captain Jeff Perrella won his second straight at 17:52 and Brent Souders at 17:53.4 #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2003 Fietkiewicz. “In Game 1, we started out North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 title finished 15-16-19-20, respectively. 10 Consecutive Years somewhat slow; however, we composed to lead the Westfield boys cross-coun- Ayn Wisler was the only Blue Devil ourselves in the middle of the game and try team to a second-place finish at girl to finish in the top-10, crossing email: [email protected] finished it off. In the second game, we Warinanco Park in Roselle on No- eighth with a time of 21:18.7. Raider really came out strong right from the vember 5. The Blue Devil girls placed Cassy Valdes finished ninth in her Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! beginning and controlled the game second in their section with a total of section with a time of 20:18.8. throughout. The more we started putting 50 behind Bridgewater-Raritan with The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys them away, the more defeated they looked 30 points. qualified for the state Group 3 meet and we just ran with it.” Perrella finished in 16:12.1 and the by placing fifth in its section with a Fietliewicz, Shulman, Borkowsky Blue Devils totaled 71 points. total of 134.Ridge won the section and Daly rolled over the Montclair Phillipsburg had four runners in the top with a total of 70 followed by Millburn defensive unit with five straight points 10 to place first with a total of 37. Blue at 80, Holmdel at 83 and Morristown in Game 2. The Mounties countered Devils Tyler Maccubbin at 17:47.4, at 109. Raider Josh Zinman crossed with three but the Devils retaliated with Kris Kagen at 17:47.9, Ameer Rogers seventh with a time of 17:00.9. a 4-0 run sparked by Dreyer, Williams (2) and Borkowsky. Ditzell finished the game with a block and a dig. “We all knew what really was at Minutemen Stop Blue Devils stake,” said Co-Captain Dreyer. “Once we had the momentum of the serves going, everyone got into the groove In ‘Flag’ Football Game, 30-6 and we got really comfortable with each other. We had amazing passes in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 that second game and our setters did Dugan recorded a nine-yard sack and Minutemen took over when they an amazing job.” a three-yard sack and safety Marcus sacked DeRosa for a nine-yard loss. “We controlled the game with the Allen Graham recorded his sixth in- On the Minutemen’s next series, serves and once you take out the pass- terception of the season. Simmons Shaffer blocked a punt on the 21. ing you take out their offense too,” had 13 tackles and Cowles Stewart After Bonard’s fine 16-yard recep- added Daly. “We’re very excited to had nine while Shaffer, Will Harbaugh tion put the Blue Devils on the one, and Kyle Zeitourian each had seven DeRosa pushed in for the TD with and Ryan Yarusi had six. 5:40 left in the half. See photos on the Web! “He’s got a non-stop motor. That’s “It was a great catch by Bonard. We what I like about him,” Tranchina are starting to make some plays. We www.goleader.com said of Dugan. should have scored twice in the first With reference to Graham’s inter- half. We didn’t punch the first one in. WF’s Ashley Kent Gets ception, Tranchina said, “He’s really We couldn’t handle the blitz. That doing a good job. They tried a hitch- bothered me,” commented Tranchina. League Soccer Honors and-go. He positioned himself very The Minutemen responded with a GENEVA, N.Y. — The William well.” six-play, 59-yard march for a TD when Westfield…”Highland Ave”. Classic center hall colonial,5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths in prestigious location. Smith College soccer team collected Elizabeth scored on its opening Best rolled left for nine yards into the seven All-Liberty League honors. Large rooms, living room w/frplc, spectacular foyer, spacious kitchen w/ separate eating area, formal dining drive, marching 54 yards on nine plays end zone with 2:50 left. He ran in the Among the seven was junior defender when Best bashed in from the one two-point conversion. room, sun room, full walkout basement & 2 car garage WSF0973 $1,350,000 Ashley Kent of Westfield who earned with 7:52 left in the first quarter. Best Early in the third quarter, Pryor ran honorable mention. ran in the two-point conversion. in for the TD to conclude a five-play, WESTFIELD OFFICE Kent, who has started 13 games As the quarter ended, Simmons re- 72-yard drive. With eight minutes this season, solidifies the left wing on 209 CENTRAL AVENUE corded his blocked punt and the Blue remaining in the game, Concepcion the Herons’ stifling defense. William Devils had great field position on the topped off a penalty-riddled drive with 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 Smith was the last NCAA soccer team, Minuteman 10-yard line. After two his 13-yard TD run. men or women, any division, to allow DIRECT LINE: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE runs for little to no yardage, a five-yard Westfield 0 6 0 0 6 a goal this season. The Herons are penalty and an incomplete pass, the Elizabeth 8 8 14 0 30 © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. also the least scored upon team in An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. NCAA soccer. Lady Soccer Raiders Topple

John Aslanian Royals for First UC Crown Expect More CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Mains, who made three spectacular cussed how we had to be more offen- saves and deflected four others in the sive. If we scored quickly, we were shutout. Oak Knoll (14-4-3) got a able to pressure them in the front and dazzling performance from center in their end of the field,” midfielder Kelsey Quick who set up During the second half, the Raiders several scoring opportunities. Royal gained control of the game when they keeper Julie McAloon put on a great fortified the offensive middle by in- performance with nine saves. serting Colleen LaForge. The move “I’m really proud of the kids and all paid dividends soon after when of their hard work. It all paid off. Oak Rigano lofted a corner kick to Knoll is a very good and tough team, Bencivengo, who headed the ball into they’re well coached, so it was a nice the net at 35:32. win,” said Raider Head Coach Kevin “We came out wanting it so badly Ewing. “It’s nice that the kids who because it never happened before. put in a lot of time and hard work get The entire team believed in them- rewarded with a championship, be- selves, they believed in each other,” cause they really deserve it. As a said Rigano. “We wanted to take it to teacher and a coach, to work with them in a very aggressive way and young kids, this is a nice reward.” play our very best game. In the first FOUR SQUARE VICTORIAN IMPECCABLE SPLIT LEVEL The Royals carried the action to the half, we started out way too excited; Lovely home combines the charm of yesteryear with today’s amenities, Raiders’ defense most of the first however, once we realized we had to Immaculate and renovated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Split Level home half. The Raiders appeared a bit ner- get the ball to feet, that’s when things offering a wrap around porch, large open kitchen/family room addition, offering a gourmet kitchen with Corian counters, breakfast bar and vous and tight; however, as the game a master suite, and central air. Thoughtful upgrades throughout the started to work for us. As to the goal, beverage refrigerator. This fine home boasts central air-conditioning, progressed, Ewing initiated several I took the corner kick from the left house include specialty lighting, new fixtures and period-style custom window treatments & a gas fireplace. Privacy abounds in the offensive adjustments. side and Alana headed it in,” moldings. Located on a quiet tree-lined street and a short walk to 220ft. lush rear yard, accessed through the screened porch or wood “We realized we were playing a Offered for $699,000. “Coming into the season we were Wilson Elementary School. deck. Offered for $629,900. little too flat in the midfield so we really disappointed because we were made some changes by repositioning expected to have a great team. We had © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Rigano to the middle of the field,” all of our tough games; however, said Ewing. frankly speaking, we just needed to “We knew they like to get the ball work harder and harder,” said Hallie to the side and get crosses off, so we Mintz. “We progressed both mentally Coldwell Banker played as aggressive as possible in and physically. We worked really well clearing the ball in the first half,” said together and everyone really became a 908.301.2007 - Direct Line RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Mains. “The balls that did come to family. It’s just amazing. Scotch Plains [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 me were not as hard as they could has been here eight times and we’re www.JohnAslanian.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 have been because our defense did an finally able to win a county title. It’s so amazing job. At halftime, we dis- great to be a part of that.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 10, 2005 Page 17 Westfield PAL ‘D’ Boys Roll Past Perth Amboy, 26-0 The Westfield PAL ‘D’ football by Kell Dolan. QB Quinn Dursee team blasted Perth Amboy, 26-0, at kept the drive alive on fourth down Kehler Stadium on November 6, end- with a spectacular 23-yard strike ing with a 7-1 record. Westfield to Jake Greenberg. Westfield racked up a total of 210 yards of missed the PAT. offense, relying on a potent combi- Westfield scored again on the last nation of passing and rushing. play of the first half when wide re- Running backs Keegan Hess, Brian ceiver Pat McCusker scrambled 20 Githens and Brett Glenn churned yards for the touchdown. Callinan out good yardage on the opening scored the PAT. drive, moving the ball down to the Brenton Harries, Kyle Kania, John one-yard line. Quarterback Charlie Macik, John Nanna, Joe Salmon, Callinan sneaked it in for the score, Joe Scaglione, Michael Fitzhenry, with Hess providing the PAT. Ryan Doyle, Jack Flaherty, Tim Westfield’s swarming defense Walsh and Nick Arnold provided EXERTING THE MUSCLE…Westfield PAL “E” football players Chip stopped Perth Amboy on the follow- plenty of running room with out- Mulrooney and AJ Monaco tackle the Springfield runner. ing series with no yardage gained, as standing blocking. Christian Burgdorf, Colin Barber, Westfield’s final score came on RUNNING FOR THE TD…Westfield PAL “C” quarterback Patrick Dyer, No. Westfield PAL ‘E’ Batters Chris Stivala, Liam Devin, Dillon the last play of the game as running 10, hands off to Brendan Dugan, No. 33, who runs for a touchdown in an 18-2 Rolnick and Thomas Ross provided back Kevin Mikovits ran 35 yards victory over Perth Amboy. big hits. off tackle. Jack Colwell, Joe Burke, Springfield Grid Kids, 32-13 On the next drive, Westfield Nick LaFace and Matt Webb helped scored a 12-yard touchdown run the drive with fine runs. The 7-1-1 Westfield PAL “E” foot- blocks to spring the backs on Westfield PAL ‘C’ Kids Top ball team defeated a spirited Spring- Westfield’s five TD runs. field team, 32-13, at Kehler Stadium Defensively, Chris Callahan forced Perth Amboy, Make Playoff on November 6 in the final game of a fumble on the first play of the game the season. and Noah Penders recovered for The Westfield PAL “C” football vided key blocks. Defensemen Ryan Eric Shor sprinted for two touch- Westfield. Colin Studwell had an un- team beat Perth Amboy, 18-2, to ad- Bohrod, Pete Wanfried and John downs, including an impressive 84- assisted QB sack. Chip Mulrooney vance to the divisional playoffs at Dooley kept Perth Amboy in check. yard run. Thomas Anderson executed played a strong game from the nose Kehler Stadium. Cornerback Pat Johnson returned the QB bootleg perfectly, going guard position. Callahan, Penders, The Perth Amboy defense scored an interception 40 yards to three-yard around the end for a 65-yard score. Jack Simcox and Michael Hughes Westfield PAL Wrestling Seeking Recruits first on a safety when QB Pat Dyer line and running back Brendan Dugan Eugene Rawls, no stranger to the end had tackles for losses. Join the Westfield PAL Wrestling Team! Our programs focus on learn- was tackled in the end zone. Defend- powered the ball into the end zone zone, visited it twice on Sunday, in- Mark Trinkle and Thomas Gerris ing the fundamentals of wrestling, instilling solid values and having fun! ers Mike Kalimtzis, Will Johnston, behind key blocks from Robert cluding a breathtaking 60-yard gal- played well from their cornerback PAL sponsors the following programs: Beginning Wrestling K-Grade 2 Bill Hedley and Ryan Elliott stopped Capaldo and Alex Williams. lop. Anderson and Jack Levine each positions. John Feeney, Jeff Felter Wrestlers are taught the basics of the sport with emphasis on skill the quick Perth Amboy running backs Defensive linemen Mike Mondon converted extra points. Jack Kessler, and Chris Demasi clogged up the development rather than competition. on the next possession and and Frankie Scalera stopped Perth Matt Boyd, Alex D’Amato, AJ Mo- middle of the line from their tackle Intermediate Wrestling Grades 3-6 Wrestlers in this program will be cornerbacks Kurt Kowalski quelled Amboy with key tackles and forced naco, Holden Erhardt, John Peloso positions. Anderson intercepted a eligible to wrestle on the Central Jersey Traveling Team. any passing attack. them to punt. After suffering a series and Chris Aslanian threw the key Springfield pass in the fourth quarter. NJGSL Traveling Team Grades 6-8 Wrestlers compete in the New Westfield scored the first touch- of holding penalties, QB Nate Jersey Grade School League, the premier league for competition in New downs when running back Paul Mitchell, on a first-and-40, found Jersey. Werner scampered 40 yards for the receiver Jackson O’Leary, who WF Y ‘B’ Swim Boys Douse For further information, please call Harry Kalimtzis (908) 928-9366, E- score. Offensive linemen Ryan outraced the defense to the end zone mail: [email protected] or visit www.westfieldpalwrestling.com http:// Rittendale, Richard O’Connor, Tho- on a 50-yard touchdown run. www.westfieldpalwrestling.com mas Edwards, Mike Delouisa, Kevin O’Leary had several key catches Somerset Valley Y, 109-98 Anderson and Daniel Bigelow pro- throughout the day. The Westfield Y boys “B” Devil- Clauss first in 25 breast and 25 back, fish swam to a, 109-98, victory over Michael Moriarty second in 25 breast, Somerset Valley Y on October 29. Sean Mikhovits second in 25 back SP-F Baseball 13’s Defeat Westfield PAL ‘C’ Defeats 8-and-under: Owen Colwell first and Tomasso Wagner third in 25 free. in 25 free and 25 fly, Nick Cannone (9-10): Thomas Pyle first in 50 fly second in 25 free and 25 fly, Kevin and third in 100IM, Connor Moore Warren Panthers, 8-2 Raiders, Fall to Summit first in 50 back and second in 100IM, Despite having two touchdowns offensive blocking. WF Jaguars Defeat Stephen Husch first in 50 breast and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP- defensive plays by Nowell nullified, the Westfield PAL “C” Running Back Paul Werner second in 50 free, Ryan Thomas third F) 13-year-old baseball team ran its Whitehouse and catcher Mike Spaeth, football team upped its record to 4- scored on a 40-yard TD run and Mountainside Silver in 50 fly and Sean Beattie third in 50 regular season record to 8-2 with an as well as a sweet play by right fielder 3 with a 7-0 win over Scotch Plains- fullback Brendan Dugan converted The Westfield Jaguars, the U12 girls breast. The 200 free relay team of 8-2 victory over the Warren Panthers Dan Lesce. Reilly relieved in the fifth Fanwood. Linemen Rich O’Connor, the extra point. Defensive linemen intercounty soccer team, defeatedWeichert the Moore, Thomas, Mark Trinkle and and received the second seed for the and gave up only a single base hit for Nick Ertman, Kevin Anderson and Alex McHugh, Matt Trinkle Ryan Weichert Mountainside Silver, 3-2, at Deerfield Husch touched first, while the team playoffs. the save. Daniel Bigelow provided excellent Elliott, Alex Williams and Mike School in Mountainside in the first of Pyle, Beattie, Nick Partenope and SP-F jumped out to a quick lead Laface stopped the Raiders on sev- round of the intercounty playoffs. George Ye got third. with four runs in the first inning. eral attempts. Safety Justin Ricardo The Jaguars will play Scotch Plains (11-12): Chris Morrissey second in Brian Dempsey started the rally with and linebackers Joe Rinaldi and in the next round. 200 IM and 50 fly, Jonathan Drori a walk, stole second and scored on Troy Skibitsky shutting down the The Jaguars, led by a goal from first in 50 free and 50 breast and Ryan Haggerty’s base hit. After a opposition on critical third down striker Christina Gulla and one by Robert Lockatell second in 50 back. walk to Joe Carroll, Haggerty and plays. Elizabeth Cusick held a 2-0 lead at Morrissey, Lockatell, Matt Cifelli and Carroll engineered a double steal. Days later, the “C” team lost to halftime. The defense of the Jaguars Drori got first in the 200 free relay. Sean Reilly then delivered Haggerty Summit, 14-6. Behind key blocks was superb behind the goaltending of (13-14): Colin Terwelp first in with a perfectly executed suicide from linemen Mike Delouisa, Jus- Kristen Cotter and defenders, Emily 200IM and 100 fly, Dorian squeeze bunt. Connor Thompson tin Brody, Tyler Monaco and Nick Hutchinson, Sarah Murphy, Chan- Bogdanovski second in 200 IM and walked and promptly stole second. Calello, running back Zach Chodor dler Robertson, Allison Harth, Eliza- 100 breast, Carson Foley first in 100 After a walk to Mike Perez, Alex scored a touchdown. beth Griesmer and Lauren free and 100 back, Connor Jennings Graham rapped a two-run double. QB James O’Rourke moved the Koenigsberg. second in 100 back and Adam Metz In the second, Shaun Khan singled ball down the field several times, Gulla put the Jaguars put 3-0 with second in 100 fly. Terwelp, to centerfield, stole second and third including a nice 25-yard pass to another goal to start the second half, Bogdanovski, Foley and Jennings and scored on Jordan Bayroff’s wing back John Lanzano. Running but the Silver scored twice and kept took first in the 200 free relay. ground ball. back Brad Erickson had several the Jaguars halfbacks Alison (15-18): Brian Hart second in 100 Carroll opened the third with a nice runs. Punter Geoffrey Antonelli, Betsy Crossland, Aditi Jain, free and Brian Carr second in 200 breast. walk and scored on Thompson’s hit- Scognamiglio kicked the ball well Sara Shields and Maria Ireland under Justin Lo, Greg Blanton, Carr and Hart and-run ground out. In the fifth, deep into Summit territory. Passes pressure. The halfbacks did a great got second in the 200 free relay, while Carroll drove in Dempsey with a hard to ends Marc Mazzucco and Evan job, along with the defense of ad- Chris Joyce, Brian Corea, Mike Cifelli single to right field. In the seventh Tarlow were defended well by Sum- vancing the ball to the strikers, Gulla, and James Kazazis touched third. inning, Bayroff singled up the middle, mit. Westfield defenders Shane Lindsay Ripperger and Lauren stole second and third, and scored on Paulan, Alex Bond, Josh Posluszny Oberlander. The strikers effectively a deep grounder to second by Thomp- and Nick Knepper had big hits. utilized the whole field and had sev- See it all on the Web! COOL TIME ON THE ICE…Westfield Students Chris Albanese and Harrison son. Slater were “On the Ice” with Devils All-Star Goalie Martin Brodeur at a recent Linebacker Alec Garrity and de- eral shots on goal that were denied by www.goleader.com Khan took the win with four in- special event. Albanese is a sixth grader at Edison Intermediate and Slater is a fensive end Ryan Marsh also came the Silver goalie. nings of two-hit ball, aided by superb seventh grader at Roosevelt Middle School. up with big tackles.

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(13-14): Kathleen O’Neill first 200 8-and-under: Emily Oster first 25 IM and 100 breast, Cassie Green first free, Caroline Felix first 25 breast 100 back and second 200 IM, Kelsey and second 25 fly, Hallie Rosenburgh Wilson first 100 free and second 100 second 25 back, Cecily D’Amore third back, Jill Ceasrine second 100 breast 25 free and Catie Collins third 25 and 100 fly, Katie Drumbakis first back. Oster, Collins, D’Amore and 100 fly and Julia Partenope second Felix took first in the 100 free relay, 100 free. Wilson, Ceasrine, O’Neil while Shannon Pyle, Marina Decotiis, and Green took first in the 200 free Madison Shea and Rosenburgh got relay. third. (15-18): Ruth Stoddard first 200 RUNNING A BOOTLEG…Westfield PAL “A” defensive end Jonathan Brucia, (9-10): Shannon Sokolow first 100 IM and 100 fly, Ilene Goodman sec- No. 85, pursues Perth Amboy QB as he runs a bootleg. Westfield defeated Perth IM, Molly Mckeown third 50 free, ond 200 IM and 100 fly, Lizzie Stellar Amboy 21-0 and finished its regular season, 5-2-1. Kaitlyn Lutz third 50 back and Amy second 200 IM. Cathryn Winchester West third 50 fly. Gemma Larche, first 100 free and second 100 breast, McKeown, West and Sokolow Mary Mahoney second 100 free, STOPPING HIM IN HIS TRACKS…Westfield PAL “B” football safety Hayden FSPY Swimming Girls Dunk touched second in the 200 free relay. Callie Meserole first 100 breast and Kopser, No. 40, stops the Perth Amboy QB in his tracks. Westfield defeated Perth (11-12): Sarah Crawford first 100 Caitlyn Oster second 100 back. Amboy, 26-7, and finished it’s regular season, 9-0. IM and second 50 breast, Katie Meserole, Oster, Stoddard and Win- Somerset Valley ‘Y’, 107-97 Yamano second 100 IM, Claire chester touched first in the 200 free The Fanwood-Scotch Plains touched 1-3-4; Maya Dunchus swam Drumbakis first 50 free, Amanda relay, while Drumbakis, Alex Roll, Westfield PAL ‘B’ Defeats YMCA girls B swim team defeated well. 9-10s Caroline Lesce, Caroline Savony second 50 back and Meghan Goodman and Mahoney got second. Somerset Valley YMCA on October Ross and Madeline Krema and 13- Bachman second 50 fly. Savony, The next home meet will be on 29, 107-97. 14s Kim Many, Cheryl Monteiro and Allegra Larche, Yamano and Saturday, November 12, at 2:30 p.m. Perth Amboy Grid Kids, 26-7 In the Individual Medley, 9-10 Mia Kate Flor-Stagnato swept. 11-12s Drumbakis took first in the 200 free against the Montclair YMCA team. Rossi and Caroline Lesce took 1-2; Melissa Keiser and Nicole Buzzanca Westfield’s PAL Football B-Team Perth Amboy in their tracks. 11-12s Melissa Keiser, Kirsten finished 1-3; 15-18s Katelyn completed its regular season with a Westfield next score came on Carbone and Jessica Cronin swept. Cavanaugh and Carol Monteiro 26-7 victory over Perth Amboy. Brand’s 15-yard TD sweep but the 13-14s Melissa Desnoyers and Julia touched 1-2; Christine Albanese Westfield, which took first place in extra point failed, making the score Weigel touched 1-3; Jessica Demair swam well. the American Division of the NJ Sub- 19-0 at the half. Desnoyers, Erin Rossi and Bianca In butterfly, 8Us Cami Sullivan and urban Youth Football League, enters In the second half, Mitch Young, Pacheco finished 2-3-4 for the 15-18s. Kelly Bracuto finished 1-3. 9-10s the playoffs with a 9-0 record. Chris Neylan and Mikey Osborne In freestyle, 8U Kelly Bracuto took Emma Sherry, Mia Rossi and Sara Westfield took command early stopped Perth Amboy from creating first; 9-10s Sara Hoerrner and Caroline Hoerrner and 13-14s Kim Wenson, when quarterback Dan Kerr con- any type of drive. Ross finished 1-2. 11-12s Nicole Ellen Tomljanovic and Melissa nected to tight end Tim Donovan for Westfield’s final score was capped Buzzanca and Martha Slomczewski Desnoyers swept. 11-12s Martha a 50-yard touchdown. Taylor ‘T’ by Tony Pafumi’s touchdown run. took 2-3; Jeanine Gill had a good Slomczewski and Jessica Cronin Brand ran in the extra point to give Craig Callahan made the extra point swim. 13-14s Kim Wenson and Katie touched 1-3; Alyssa Laki swam well. Westfield the lead 7-0. conversion. Gartner and 15-18s Brittany Cole and 15-18s Brittany Cole and Megan Westfield’s defense, anchored by Late in the fourth quarter, Perth Megan Gartner finished 1-3. Gartner finished 2-3 and Joanne linemen Nick DePalma, Travis Amboy scored a touchdown and con- In breaststroke, 8U Maddie Bebout Luzny swam well. Pryzbylski, Dan Piatnitsky and Nick verted for the extra point. was third. 9-10s Jodie Thompson and In the freestyle relays, 8Us Cadet, Kennington, kept Perth Amboy from On Sunday, November 13, the Madeline Krema touched 1-2; Janene Dunchus, Bebout and Melody Weigel entering Westfield territory. “B” team will play either Summit Cadet also swam well. 11-12 Kirsten finished second; 9-10s Sherry, Lesce, Westfield regained possession on or New Providence of the National Carbone took second, 13-14s Ellen Rossi and Hoerrner touched first. 11- Perth Amboy’s 45-yardline. Three Division. 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If unable to attend, please forward your resume to: DINING ROOM & check: www.portcraftmen.com Trina Joseph, Division Recruiter Cherry set, table w/leaf, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE hutch/buffet, 8 chairs. New! TOWN OF WESTFIELD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 201-444-2380 (fax) List $3000. sacrifice $1475. CHANCERY DIVISION [email protected] Can deliver. (732) 259-6690 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS UNION COUNTY The Town of Westfield is requesting DOCKET NO. F-14776-05 FREELANCERS WANTED proposals for an Insurance Risk Manage- FILE NO: 36.1475 ment Consultant. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Strong, detail-oriented writers The proposal is due by 12:00(noon), with professional demeanor Friday, December 2, 2005 at the Office of (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: EEOE the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 425 East Broad NATIVIDAD JURADO, HER needed to cover local Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Ten HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- government meetings. Also (10) copies of the proposals must be sub- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, needed: music writer & copy mitted. AND HERS, THEIRS OR ANY Proposals will be rejected if not submit- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN HOUSE CLEANING AUTO FOR SALE OFFICE FOR RENT editor. Must be able to meet ted within time, date and place desig- RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST deadlines, know how to write nated. You are hereby summoned and required Polish woman looking for homes 2005 White Toyota Prius WESTFIELD a lead, and take an active Specifications can be obtained through to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., to clean. Good experience & 3900 miles, $28,000. Furnished or unfurnished, interest in their beats in order the Town Clerk’s Office between the hours Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 references. Own transportation. Available Immediately. appx. 950 sq. ft. Private to develop news stories. of 8:30am and 4:30pm. Questions regard- Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey cell (551) 221-6594 (908) 405-5409 ing the RFP should be made in writing 07003, an answer to the complaint (and Entrance, Lavatory & Parking Please email resume and clips addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a Call (908) 233-8040 IN-HOME DOG SITTER WANTED to: [email protected]. Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, civil action, in which NATIONAL CITY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Westfield, New Jersey 07090 or faxed to MORTGAGE is Plaintiff, and YOLANDA Polish woman looking Dog lover wanted to live in our OFFICE FOR RENT (908) 233-3077 at least 5 business days LOPEZ, et al., are Defendants, pending in Westfield home Dec 16 - Jan 6 to PUBLIC NOTICE prior to the date of submittal. the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- for more homes to clean. 1 T - 11/10/05, The Leader Fee: $21.93 cery Division, UNION County, and bear- Large attractive psychotherapy SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Good references take care of our beloved Boxer. ing Docket F-14776-05 within Thirty-five CHANCERY DIVISION office. Good parking. Available 3 PUBLIC NOTICE (35) days after NOVEMBER 10, 2005 & own transportation. Phone Tracy on (908) 654-1701 UNION COUNTY days per week in Westfield. exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, (732) 952-3451 DOCKET NO. F-15036-05 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE judgement by default may be rendered $600/mo Contact Dr. Parsons FILE NO. XCZ 68147F CHANCERY DIVISION against you for the relief demanded in the (908) 233-2626. UNION COUNTY TUTOR IN YOUR HOME Newly renovated prestigious NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS complaint (and amendment to complaint, DOCKET NO. F-1905-05 colonial office building, if any). You shall file your answer and Certified teacher available to tutor PUBLIC NOTICE (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: File No. 8844-05 proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk prime location adjacent to JANET J. MAPP, A/K/A JANET in your home, 1-2 days/wk. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE TO REDEEM of the Superior Court of New Jersey, J. ANDERSON KEVIN P. References available. Please call Municipal Courthouse. Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, INVITATION TO BID MAPP, AND EACH OF THEIR DANNY FERRERA, JR.; Call Maria at (908) 928-9200 CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in (908) 789-3020 after 4:00 p.m. HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PER- PLAINTIFF VS. MANLEY Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, FLEMMINGS; ET ALS; PUBLIC NOTICE ders to bid for the following Project: tice and Procedure. WEIGHTS DESIRED AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY DEFENDANT(S) This action has been instituted for the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SHADE TREE ASSISTANCE OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TO: MANLEY FLEMMINGS; KATHY purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage Looking for fixed, solid 20-lb, 30- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST lb, 65-lb, 70-lb, dumbells. PUBLIC HEARING Bids will be accepted only by mail or in M. FLEMMINGS, HIS WIFE; VALERIE dated November 29, 2002, made by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 person to the Office of the Township Clerk, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND WELCH; YOLANDA LOPEZ AND NATIVIDAD Please call Dave Corbin at: 7:00 pm Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order JURADO, as Mortgagor(s), to NATIONAL (908) 232-4407 MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., made on October 25, 2005, the Superior CITY MORTGAGE CO., recorded on De- 75 MARTINE AVENUE NORTH (attn: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 Court Fixed December 9, 2005, between cember 27, 2002, in Book 9840 of Mort- PUBLIC NOTICE FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 10:00 a.m. on November 28, 2005. Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon gages for UNION County, Page 678, and The Township of Scotch Plains (herein- New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- and four o’clock in the afternoon, prevail- subsequently assigned to the plaintif, and TOWN OF WESTFIELD All interested citizens will be given an after “Township”) shall not be responsible ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the ing time, at the office of the Tax Collector (2) to recover possession of, and con- BOARD OF HEALTH opportunity to present their opinion re- garding which projects the Mayor and for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- of the PLAINFIELD, located at 515 cerns the premises commonly known as: Public notice is hereby given that Board Council should submit to the Union County delivered late by the Postal Service. At the sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in WATCHUNG AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, 927 BOND STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ of Health Ordinance #BOH 2-2005 en- Community Development Revenue Shar- above time, the bids will be publicly opened which Deutsche Bank Trust Company NEW JERSEY 07061, as the time and 07066. titled Amendment to BOH 2-2004 General ing Committee for Year XXXII funding, at and read aloud. All bids must be pre- Americas f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, place when and where you may pay to the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Provisions, Board of Health was intro- the above time and place. For further sented in sealed envelopes, which are as Trustee and Custodian by: Saxon Mort- plaintiff the amount so found due for prin- you may communicate with the New Jer- duced, read and passed on first reading by information contact the Borough Clerk at clearly marked “ Shade Tree Assistance gage Services, Inc. f/k/a Meritech Mort- cipal and interest on its certificate of tax sey State Bar Association by calling (908) the Westfield Board of Health at a regular (908) 322-8236. 2006-2007 “. gage Services, Inc. as its attorneyinfact is sale as follows: 249-5000. You may also contact the law- meeting held on November 7, 2005. The Eleanor McGovern After receipt of bids, no bid may be plaintiff, and JANET J. MAPP, A/K/A LOT 13 BLOCK 203 covering tax certifi- yer referral service of UNION the County Board of Health will further consider the Borough Clerk withdrawn within (60) sixty days after the JANET J. ANDERSON, et al., are defen- cate no. #97150 on the tax duplicate of the of Venue by calling (908) 353-4715. If you same for final passage on December 5, 1 T - 11/10/05, The Times Fee: $17.85 date of the bid opening except if provided dants, pending in the Superior Court of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to cannot afford an attorney, you may com- 2005 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held for herein. The bid of any bidder who New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union redeem is $18, 336.14, together with inter- municate with the Legal Services Office of in the Council Conference Room of the PUBLIC NOTICE consents to an extension may be held for County, and bearing Docket F1503605 est from August 12, 2005, and costs. the County of Venue by calling (908) 354- Westfield Municipal Building located at consideration for a longer period of time as within thirty-five (35) days after 11/10/2005 And that unless, at the same time and 4340. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New TOWN OF WESTFIELD may be agreed upon between bidder and exclusive of such date, or if published after place, you or one of you redeem by paying You, NATIVIDAD JURADO, HER Jersey at which time and place members the Township. 11/10/2005, (35) days after the actual date the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Public Notice is hereby given that an of the public will be given an opportunity to All bids must be on the bid forms pro- of such publication, exclusive of such date. then you, and each of you shall be de- REPRESENTATIVES, AND HERS, ordinance of which the following is a copy be heard concerning said ordinance. vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in If you fail to do so, judgment by default may barred and foreclosed of and from all right THEIRS OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- was introduced, read and passed on first Marylou Fashano-Soltis the bid package, Specifications and bid be rendered against you for the relief de- and equity of redemption of, in and to the SORS IN RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST reading by the Council of the Town of Board Secretary forms may be obtained at the Office of the manded in the Complaint and Amend- lands and premises above set out and are made party defendant to this foreclo- Westfield at a meeting held November 9, Director of Public Property, 2445 Plainfield ment To Foreclosure Complaint. You shall described in the complaint and every part sure action because you are the heirs of GENERAL ORDINANCE 2005 and that the said Council will further Avenue, Scotch Plains, between the hours file your Answer and proof of service in thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested the deceased judgement creditor, # BOH 2-2005 amending BOH 2-2004 consider the same for final passage on the of 9am and 3pm, Monday through Friday. duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior with an absolute and indefeasible estate NATIVIDAD JURADO, and as such may An Ordinance by the Board of Health of November 29, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., or as Bid proposals and all required docu- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- of inheritance in fee simple in said lands have an interest in the mortgaged pre- the Town of Westfield, County of Union, soon thereafter as said matter can be ments must be completed and submitted plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, and premises. mises, and you have a right to Notice of entitled “GENERAL PROVISIONS, reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- by the date as set forth above. All docu- together with your check in the sum of Anything to the contrary notwithstand- this action for any right, title, claim or BOARD OF HEALTH OF WESTFIELD”. nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, ments I the enclosed bid package must $135.00 representing the filing fee in ac- ing, redemption shall be permitted up until interest you may have in, to, or against the Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and Chapter 5 Sanitary Regulations Article accompany the bid proposal. cordance with the rules of civil practice the entry of final judgment including the said mortgaged premises. place any person who may be interested V stating the following: In addition to the above documents, a and procedure. whole of the last date upon which judg- Dated: November 10, 2005 therein will be given an opportunity to be certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond This action has been instituted for the ment is entered. DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk ARTICLE V heard concerning said ordinance. issued by a responsible bank, trust com- purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage MICHAEL G. PELLEGRINO, ESQ. Superior Court of New Jersey Food and Drink Claire J. Gray pany or insurance company, payable to dated 07/07/2004 made by Janet J. Ander- Attorney for Plaintiff Frank J. Martone, P.C. 54-13. Licensing; fees. Acting Town Clerk the Township of Scotch Plains shall be son a/k/a Janet J. Mapp and Kevin P. CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. A Professional Corporation J. All fees for licenses shall be paid to GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1859 submitted with each bid as a guaranty that Mapp, Joint Tenants as mortgagors, to One Gatehall Drive 1455 Broad Street the Board of Health. if a contract is awarded the bidder shall Saxon Mortgage, Inc. recorded on 07/09/ Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND execute said contract. The bid security 2004 in Book 10752 of Mortgages for 1 T - 11/10/05, The Leader Fee: $45.90 1 T - 11/10/05, The Leader Fee: $67.32 To be amended to: THE TOWN CODE OF THE shall be in the amount often percent (10%) Union County, Page 0107 which Mort- TOWN OF WESTFIELD J. There is hereby established a fee of the total amount of the bid or Twenty gage was assigned to the plaintiff, CHAPTER 13 “MOTOR VE- for registration at a food handler’s certifi- Thousand ($20,000) whichever is lower. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE HICLES AND TRAFFIC” BY cation course conducted by the Westfield All bid security, except the bid security of f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee AMENDING CERTAIN PRO- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Board of Health in the amount of $30.00 the three apparent lowest responsible bid- and Custodian by: Saxon Mortgage Ser- VISIONS THEREOF DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES per registrant. A person registering for the ders shall, if requested in writing, be re- vices, Inc. f/k/a Meritech Mortgage Ser- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 food handler’s training course conducted BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council turned after ten days (10) from the open- vices, Inc. as its attorneyinfact by Assign- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 by the Westfield Board of Health must of the Town of Westfield in the County of ing of the bids (Sundays and Holidays ment Of Mortgage which is unrecorded at provide a minimum of 48 hours notice of Union that the Code of the Town of excepted) and the bids of such bidders this time; and (2) to recover possession of, SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et cancellation prior to the course offering in Westfield, Chapter 13 “Motor Vehicles and shall be considered withdrawn. and concerns premises commonly known seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- order to obtain a refund of the $30.00 fee Traffic” be amended in the following par- The Township reserves the right to re- as 308309 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 11/17/2005 for the course. Failure to provide cancella- ticulars: ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial 07062. and opened and read for: tion notice will result in the non-refund of informalities, or to accept any bid which, in If you are unable to obtain an attorney, SECTION I. That Section 13-21.5 Readv. of Maint. Median Crossover Protect. Cont. North. No. 3, Various loca- the course registration fee. the opinion of the Township of Scotch you may communicate with the New Jer- “Handicapped Parking Space-On Street” tions, Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Union and Warren Counties Plains, will be in the best interest of the sey Bar Association by calling (732) 249- K. All fees for licenses shall be paid to be amended by adding the following par- FEDERAL PROJECT NO: STP-B00S(348) Township all in accordance with the New 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer the Board of Health ticulars: DP NO: 05455 Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. Referral Service of the County of venue by ARTICLE V Pursuant to the authority granted to this 40A: 11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal calling (908) 353-4715. If you cannot Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Food and Drink municipality by N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, the fol- or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid afford an attorney, you may communicate 17:27. 54-19. Food handler’s certification. lowing locations are hereby designated as to the bidder, which, in the Township’s with the Legal Services office of the County Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects; bidders must register with restricted parking spaces for use by per- sole discretion, best serves, the interest of of venue by calling (908) 354-4340. the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, division of Revenue, prior to the time of FOOD HANDLERS’S CERTIFICATION sons who have been issued special ve- the Township. Janet J. Anderson, single and Kevin P contract execution. appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as - A certificate issued by the Board of Health hicle identification cards by the Division of The Township also reserves the right to Mapp, and each of their heirs, devisees, soon as possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. of Westfield or any other agency recog- Motor Vehicles. No other persons shall be reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are and personal representatives, and his, Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et nized by the Board of Health of Westfield. permitted to park in these spaces. not available and/or appropriated. her, their or any of their successors in seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, To be amended to: 1500 Pinegrove Avenue west side, be- All Bidders are required to comply with right, title and interest are made party Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. ginning at a point of intersection (curb lines the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and defendants to this foreclosure action be- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 FOOD HANDLERS’S CERTIFICATION extended), 43 feet south of the south side N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. dealing with Affir- cause they executed plaintiff’s obligation U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the - A certificate issued by the Board of Health of Marlboro Street and extending to a point mative Action Compliance. and mortgage being foreclosed herein and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to of Westfield or any other agency recog- 25 feet south thereof. If applicable, All bidders must be regis- may be liable for any deficiency and be- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on nized by the Board of Health of Westfield. tered with the New Jersey Department of cause they are the owners of record of the the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. A food handler’s certification shall be valid SECTION II. In the event that any sec- Labor to engage in public work as defined mortgaged premises being foreclosed Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express for a period of 2 years from the original tion, part or provision of this ordinance in the requirements listed under N.J.S.A. herein and for any lien, claim or interest website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the date of issue. shall be held to be unconstitutional or 34:11-56. 25 et seq and as well as N.J.S.A. they may have in, to or against the mort- instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and invalid by any Court, such holdings shall Copies of the proposed Ordinance # 34:11-56.48. gaged premises. download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to not affect the validity of this Ordinance as BOH 2-2005 are available for review be- BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. a whole, or any part thereof, other than the tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Superior Court of New Jersey Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT part so held unconstitutional or invalid. by appointment, at the offices of the UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the Westfield Board of Health, located on the SECTION III. This ordinance shall take WALTER F. DINIZO Attorneys At Law following locations: second floor of the Municipal Building at effect after passage and publication as DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROEPRTY 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New soon as, and in the manner provided by BARBARA RIEPE P.O. Box 1024 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Jersey 07090. law. TOWNSHIP CLERK Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T - 11/10/05, The Leader Fee: $64.77 1 T - 11/10/05, The Leader Fee: $53.55 1 T - 11/10/05, The Times Fee: $75.48 1 T - 11/10/05, The Leader Fee: $82.62 3 T - 10/27/05, 11/3/05 and 11/10/05, The Leader Fee: $198.90 Page 20 Thursday, November 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Clare V. Raabe, Cherished Her Family; Dr. Stanley M. Becker, 76, Had Been Lifelong Advocate For World Peace – Obituaries – Chief Medical Examiner For 30 Years Clare Virginia Raabe (nee Ingram) Foundation and the Unitarian Uni- Dr. Stanley M. Becker, 76, a Anatomic Pathology Committee from of Carmel, Calif. passed away versalist Church of the Monterey Sherali E. Valji, 77, Business Owner; Westfield resident for 41 years, died 1976 to 1984 and Chairman of its peacefully in the home that she loved Peninsula for much of that time. on Saturday, October 29, at Overlook Forensic Pathology Committee from on Saturday, October 29, She was a strong liberal Family Man With a ‘Zest For Life’ Hospital in Summit. 1984 to 1986. 2005. and a lifelong advocate Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he gradu- He was a Visiting Professor of Pa- She was the beloved for peace in the world. Sherali “Sherm” Ebrahim Valji, 77, Salem; a son, Dr. Karim Valji of San ated from Columbia University and thology at Pahlavi University School wife of the late Erwin Clare and Erwin trav- died early Saturday morning, Octo- Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Sharon Deal New York University Medical School. of Medicine in Shiraz, Iran in 1976. Raabe, to whom she was eled extensively through- ber 1, 2005, in Winston-Salem, N.C, and her husband, Alan, of Winston- He interned at Jefferson Medical Col- Dr. Becker was an avid collector married for 60 years; the out the world during their where he lived with his wife, Muriel Salem; a son, Steve Valji and his wife, lege in Philadelphia, and a member of both loving mother of son Ted lives together. Most of Valji, for the last 15 years. Wendy, of New York City; a daughter, Pa., and was a resident the Westfield Stamp of Pleasanton, Calif. and all, they enjoyed walk- Formerly of Westfield, Mr. Valji Nini Adams and her husband, Scott, in Pathology at the Uni- Club and the New Jer- son and daughter-in-law ing the beautiful trails of traveled frequently to New Jersey, of Chatham, N.J; and eight grand- versity of Pennsylva- sey Chapter of the Ken and Jane of Chi- Monterey County. where he had family and close friends. children, Matthew and Andrea Valji, nia Hospital. Dr. American Archaeol- cago, Ill., and cherished Her bright smile, good Born on November 25, 1927 in Tyler and Steven Deal and Kyle, Becker was board cer- ogy Association. He grandmother of Alex, humor and loving nature Bombay, India, Mr. Valji spent his Dylan, Christopher and Timothy tified in Clinical and traveled extensively Vanessa, Max and Ethan. Clare V. Raabe will be greatly missed by childhood there, completing his pri- Adams. Anatomic Pathology, throughout the world She was a friend to all all who knew her. She mary education at St. A funeral service was Forensic Pathology in pursuit of archae- who knew her and loved by many. will always be remembered. At Joseph’s Catholic held on Thursday, Oc- and Nuclear Medicine. ology. Born November 19, 1917 in Clare’s request, services were pri- School. He continued tober 6, at the Vogler’s He served as a Surviving are his Fallonsbee, W. Va., she formerly vate. his studies at St. Xavier’s Funeral Home in Win- United States Army wife, Natalie Becker of lived in Baltimore, Md., Park For- Arrangements were under the di- College in Bombay be- ston-Salem, followed by Captain and Director Westfield; his daugh- est, Ill. and Westfield. Clare was a rection of the Paul Mortuary of Pa- fore immigrating to the burial at Forsyth Memo- of the laboratory at the ter, Dr. Pamela Becker resident of Carmel for 18 years and cific Grove, Calif. United States in 1949. rial Park in Winston- United States Army of Mercer Island, an active member of the Carmel November 10, 2005 Settling in Ann Arbor, Salem. Hospital in Wurzburg, Dr. Stanley M. Becker Wash.; his sons, Dr. Mich., he attended the Memorial contribu- Germany from 1955 Mitchell Becker of Pa- James Patterson, 82, Letter Carrier; University of Michigan, tions may be made in to 1957. cific Palisades, Calif. and Andrew where he was well Mr. Valji’s name to the From 1971 to 2001, Dr. Becker Becker of Hillsborough, N.J.; his Past Lodge Master and Church Trustee known as an accom- Second Harvest Food was Chief Medical Examiner of brother, Dr. Jerrold Becker of Lake plished bridge player. Bank of Northwest Monmouth County, N.J. He also Success, N.Y.; his sister, Adele Lobel James Patterson, 82, a lifelong Mr. Patterson was a United States He received a Bachelor North Carolina was Director of Laboratories at of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and six resident of Westfield, died on Sat- Army veteran of World War II. of Science degree and (www.hungernwnc.org) Centrastate Medical Center in Free- grandchildren. urday, November 5, at his home. Surviving are his wife of 51 later a Master of Sci- Sherali E. Valji or St. Joseph’s Catholic hold from 1978 to 2004 and Chair- Funeral services were held on Born in Wakefield, Va., Mr. years, Ruth Patterson, and a daugh- ence degree in Chemi- School in Bombay, In- man of the Department of Pathol- Monday, October 31, at Temple Patterson had been a letter carrier ter, Carol Patterson of Westfield. cal Engineering. He then moved to dia, c/o Wachovia Bank, Thruway ogy there from 1979 to 2004. Be- Emanu-El in Westfield. with the Westfield Post Office for A funeral service will be held at Chicago, Ill., where he met his wife, Branch, 418 South Stratford Road, tween 1971 and 2004 he was Assis- Arrangements were by Menorah 40 years, retiring in 1985. He was 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Novem- Muriel. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. tant Professor of Pathology at Chapels at Millburn in Union. a member of the National Associa- ber 11, at the Bethel Baptist Mr. Valji started his engineering Dad, we love you and will miss you Hahnemann Medical College in Donations in his memory may be tion for Letter Carriers. Church. Visitation will take place career at Dearborn Chemical in Chi- terribly. You will be in our hearts Philadelphia. made to the Westfield Chapter of He also was a member and Trustee from 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at the cago. In 1960, he began working for forever. Dr. Becker was the first president Hadassah Medical Organization, 50 at the Bethel Baptist Church in church. the Georgia Kaolin Co. in Macon, November 10, 2005 of the New Jersey Blood Banking W. 58th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019 Westfield and a Past Master of Stone Ritualistic services will be held Ga., and later went to work in the Association, 1969-1971, and served or Becker Training Academy Foun- Square Lodge No. 38 Free and Ac- at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, No- corporate offices in Elizabeth, N.J. William Rogerson, 78 again as president from 1975 to 1976. dation, 1278 Millstone River Road, cepted Masons Prince Hall Affilia- vember 10, at the Judkins Colonial He spent 27 years at Georgia Kaolin, William A. Rogerson, 78, of A Fellow of the College of American Hillsborough, N.J. 08844. tion in Plainfield, where he was a Home, Inc. in Plainfield. ultimately rising to the position of Westfield died on Wednesday, Octo- Pathologists, he was a member of its November 10, 2005 member for more than 50 years. November 10, 2005 senior vice president. ber 26, at his home. In 1987, he moved on to a senior Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in Peter J. Lanza, 88, Army Veteran; Evelyn Sullivan, Nurse Who Had Worked management position with Burlington Roselle before settling in Westfield in Resources in Denver, Colo. Mr. Valji 1965. Was Inventor and Patent Holder For Hospitals, Ashbrook, School System then became a consultant for Behre Mr. Rogerson had been employed Dolbear, a job in which he continued by Schering-Plough in Kenilworth as Peter J. Lanza, 88, of Westfield Anna Lanza, in 2002. Evelyn Reardon Sullivan of Tinton Mrs. Sullivan was born in Lowell, through his retirement, while at the a chemist for 38 years before retiring died on Thursday, November 3, at Surviving are two brothers, Frank Falls, a former resident of the Westfield/ Mass. on April 8, 1935. She was same time founding his own com- in 1990. He also worked as a pet sitter JFK Medical Center in Edison. Lanza and Joseph Lanza, and a sister, Scotch Plains area since 1957, died in married to Thomas Sullivan in Octo- pany, Minerex Laboratories. for 4-Paws in Westfield for nine years, Born in Orange, he lived in Josephine Gonnella. the early morning of Tuesday, No- ber of 1957 and they subsequently Fondly remembered for his “zest until August of this year. Westfield since 1932. A Mass of Christian Burial was vember 8, at Jersey Shore University moved to Westfield. for life,” Mr. Valji traveled exten- He served six years in the New Mr. Lanza had been a maintenance offered on Monday, November 7, at Medical Center in Neptune. After earning her nursing degree, sively and maintained regular contact Jersey National Guard as a medic and worker for the Westfield Armory for the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mrs. Sullivan had worked at a num- with family and friends around the was honorably discharged in 1954. over 20 years, retiring in 1982. He Church in Westfield. Burial took Stanley VanSavage, 94 ber of local hospitals and the Ashbrook world. Forever cheerful and upbeat, Mr. Rogerson attended Seton Hall also was an inventor who had been place at Fairview Cemetery in Stanley VanSavage, 94, of Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in he was well known for his kind words and Rutgers Universities. awarded patents. Westfield. Elizabethtown, Pa. died on Wednes- Scotch Plains. and exceedingly generous spirit. He was an active member of The He served in the United States Army Arrangements were under the di- day, November 2, at Masonic Village In her mid-forties, she earned a Crediting his good fortune in this Presbyterian Church in Westfield, during World War II. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, in Elizabethtown. second degree and became a Public country to the aunt who raised him in having served as a Deacon, and also He was predeceased by his wife, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Born in Scranton, Pa., he was the Health Nurse. Mrs. Sullivan finished India, he never forgot his roots. was a member of the Greater Itala Lanza, in 1996, and by a sister, November 10, 2005 son of the late Joseph and Barbara her long career as a school nurse for Although he continued to work in Watchung Nature Club. Meleika VanSavage. the Woodbridge Public Schools. She chemical engineering and manage- Surviving is his wife of 42 years, After 40 years with the Pennsylva- retired in 2002 and moved to the ment for decades, Mr. Valji was al- Alice S. Rogerson. nia State Liquor Control Board, he Seabrook Village Retirement Com- ways looking for new challenges. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on retired in 1971 as a supervisor over munity in the fall of 2004. However, he would readily admit that Saturday, November 12, in the Chapel 40 stores in Lackawanna County. He Surviving are her six children, he was happiest being around his four of The Presbyterian Church in previously worked for the LCB as a Kathleen, Daniel, Brian, Paul, Kevin children and eight grandchildren, who Westfield. Mr. Rogerson’s body has clerk and store manager. and Mark Sullivan; her daughter-in- were his pride and joy. For him, fam- been donated to the Robert Wood He was a member of the Provi- law, Lynn Powell Sullivan; three ily meant everything. Johnson Medical School Anatomical dence United Methodist Church in grandchildren, Matthew, Kristen and Mr. Valji was preceded in death by Association. Scranton and Hyde Park Lodge No. Ryan Sullivan; two sisters, Mary his brother, Hussein-Ali Valji; his sis- Memorial donations may be made 339, Free and Accepted Masons, also Reardon Heafy of New Hampshire ter, Mehru Shariff, and his beloved to The Presbyterian Church in in Scranton. and Martha Reardon Hanson of Mas- aunt, Noorbano G. Dhanji. Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, He was predeceased by his wife, sachusetts, and a brother, Daniel He is survived by his loving wife of Westfield, N.J. 07090. Marion Biggs VanSavage, in 1987. Reardon, Jr. of New Hampshire. 49 years, Muriel Valji, of Winston- November 10, 2005 Surviving are two sons, David L. Mrs. Sullivan will best be remem- VanSavage of Fanwood and Stephen bered for her generosity, her joy and J. VanSavage of Brunswick, Me.; five pride in her six children and being a Reginald Vecchione, 78, Sales Executive; grandchildren and five great-grand- registered nurse. She touched the lives Active In Little League, Court, Red Cross children. of many people, loved easily and was FUN DAY OF GOLF…Westfield’s Troop No. 484 participated in the Girl Scouts A graveside service will be held at very well loved in return. Reginald Anthony Vecchione, 78, and her husband, Paul, of Newport, of Washington Rock Council’s Annual Hole In One and Miniature Golf Event 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, November Visitation will take place from 2 to of Westport, Conn., the husband of R.I.; five brothers, Pasquale held on November 5 at Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in Clark. 11, in the Abington Hills Cemetery in 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Dorothy Yenzer Vecchione, passed Vecchione and his wife, Diana, of Scranton, with Pastor Janet Sexton November 11, at the Dooley Colonial away peacefully on Thursday, Octo- Merrick, Long Island, New York, John officiating. There will be no viewing. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in ber 13, at home. Vecchione and his wife, Geraldine, Girl Scouts Hold Hole In One Arrangements are by the Frank S. Westfield. A Funeral Mass will be Mr. Vecchione was born April 26, of Heathrow, Fla., Paul Vecchione Miller Funeral Home in offered at 10 a.m. on Saturday, No- 1927, the son of the late Amedeo and and his wife, Ruth, of Spring Hill, Elizabethtown. vember 12, at St. Helen’s Roman Vincenza Rubino Vecchione, and had Fla., Anthony Vecchione and his wife, Event at Hyatt Hills In Clark In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Catholic Church in Westfield. been a resident of Westport for the Betty, of Natick, Mass. and Alfred AREA – Nearly 150 golf enthusi- in both a $25,000 Hole in One butions may be made to Masonic Vil- In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- past 31 years. Prior to retiring, he was Vecchione and his wife, Elizabeth, of asts of all ages turned out on Novem- shootout as well as a Miniature Golf lage at Elizabethtown, One Masonic butions can be made to Catholic Chari- a sales executive for John Wolf, a Bethesda, Md.; one sister, Elizabeth ber 5 for the Girl Scouts of Washing- Contest. Drive, Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022. Con- ties, Attention: Mr. Duffy, 24 division of Cone Mills Corporation. Monaco of Glen Head, N.Y.; four ton Rock’s third annual Hole In One dolences may be sent to the family at DeGrasse Street, Paterson, N.J. Mr. Vecchione was a United States grandchildren, Jessica and Regina and miniature Golf Event. Parkinson’s Group www.millerfuneralhome.com. 07505. Army veteran of World War II. He was Vecchione and Michael and Chris- Held under sunny skies and tem- November 10, 2005 To Gather Monday November 10, 2005 a graduate of Syracuse University, a tine Sicilian, and his father-in-law, peratures hovering around 70 degrees former volunteer and league manager George Yenzer. at the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in WESTFIELD – Individuals with for the Westport Little League, and A Mass of Christian Burial was Clark, the events’ proceeds went di- Parkinson’s disease and/or their also a former volunteer for the Norwalk celebrated on Tuesday, October 18, at rectly to support GSWRC and the caregivers are invited to attend the Hillside Cemetery Court system and the American Red the Assumption Church in Westport. services it provides to its nearly 11,000 next meeting of the Westfield Cross. Mr. Vecchione also was a mem- Interment was at Willowbrook Cem- girls and adult members. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group ber of the Westport Y’s men. etery in Westport. The Harding Fu- The event was worked by members on Monday, November 14, at 1:30 Survivors, in addition to his wife of neral Home, 210 Post Road, East, of the GSWRC staff, its loyal corps of p.m. Scotch Plains 23 years, include one son, Steven Westport was in charge of the ar- volunteers as well as by some of its Offered free of charge, the meeting Vecchione and his wife, Cynthia, of rangements. Contributions in memory girl members. Participants took part will be held in the Parish House 908.756.1729 Canton, Conn.; one stepson, Robert of Mr. Vecchione may be made to Lounge at The Presbyterian Church Reilly of Westport, Conn.; one daugh- Conn Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Area Temple Reveals in Westfield, located at 140 Mountain www.hillsidecemetery.com ter, Lisa Vecchione of Queens, N.Y.; Road, Branford, Conn. 06405 or to a Avenue. two stepdaughters, Jacqueline Reilly charity of choice. Klezmer Shabbat Sandra Frank, CSA, of the Union of Norwalk, Conn. and Lisa Sicilian November 10, 2005 County Division of Cultural and Heri- SPRINGFIELD – Temple tage Affairs will provide a “creative Sha’arey Shalom, located at 78 South break” for caregivers by conducting Springfield Avenue in Springfield, an arts program focusing on music. will celebrate its eighth annual During this time, persons with Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Intergenerational Klezmer Shabbat Parkinson’s will participate in a sepa- with a special service on Friday, rate discussion session addressing November 18, at 8 p.m. their concerns. Caring & Courteous Service to the Prior to the service at 6:30 p.m. will The group regularly meets on the be a family Sabbath dinner. Advance second Monday of each month. Light Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 reservations for dinner are required refreshments will be served. For more by tomorrow, Friday, November 11. information, please call Barbara The cost is $15 per adult and $6 per Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or the church Westfield child. Children under age six will be office at (908) 233-0301. 556 Westfield Avenue admitted for free. Featured again this year will be the WF Student Interns 233-0255 Hester Street Troupe. At this multi- With Arena Football John L. Dooley generational event, members of the congregation and community are in- WESTFIELD – During the sum- Manager vited to celebrate the Sabbath, have a mer, Andrew Goldman of Westfield, NJ License # 4100 meal together and participate in wor- a student of the Julian Krinsky Career ship led by Cantor Amy Daniels, the Builders program, integrated hands- Temple Sha’arey Shalom choir and on internships while living at the the Hester Street Klezmer Troupe. University of Pennsylvania This service will be cosponsored by Andrew Goldman, 17, had the op- the Temple Sha’arey Shalom Renais- portunity to intern with Jon Bon Jovi’s Cranford sance Group and Religious School. Philadelphia Soul arena football team. For more information or to make res- Andrew worked to ensure the Soul’s 218 North Avenue ervations for dinner, please call Mindy league leading attendance record. 276-0255 Schreff, Family Educator, through the The summer internship program temple office at (973) 379-5387 or e- gives students the opportunity to ex- Charles V. Dooley mail [email protected]. Additional plore work in a chosen field, as well Manager information also is available on the as life on an Ivy League campus in a NJ License # 3703 temple’s website, www.shaarey.org. major city. Based on academic per- On Sunday, December 11, at 10 formance and references, students are a.m., the temple will hold its annual chosen by professionals and placed Hanukkah brunch featuring food, crafts in Philadelphia businesses along side for children and holiday shopping. a practicing professional. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 10, 2005 Page 21 ™ POPCORN Hickory Tree Presents The Weather Man: Search For Luck Be a Lady Sat. SCOTCH PLAINS – Hickory Tree Silver Lining is Unpredicatble Chorus will present Luck Be a Lady on Saturday, November 12 at 3 and

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent 7:30 pm at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on 641 Westfield Road By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER multifold pang that bedevils our for- TAKE THE STAGE in Scotch Plains. 3 popcorns lorn forecaster. This might have been The casino-themed show, which It’s tough enough being in the cre- all well and good if Robert Spritzel will feature the chorus’ four-part a ative arts, and tougher still to ignore had plied his literary career at the Love That Red Hot Ticket: WCP cappella harmonies, sparkling cos- the moneyed interests when they tell expense of his family. But there’s no tumes and choreography, is musical you what you should be doing. But such out for Dave. Truth is, the author entertainment for all ages. from the look and feel of The Weather was the perfect dad. Dave will be the Presents Romantic Comedy Advance tickets for Luck Be a Man, a stylishly unique and brave first to admit it. Lady may be purchased for $20 for chunk of filmmaking that plays like All of which adds insult to injury By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY adults, $18 for seniors (62 and over), literature, it appears that director Gore and further fuels the fires of crisis that Specially Written For The Westfield Leader and The Times and $10 for children (12 and under). Verbinski has at last won an upper have come to plague the TV person- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Tickets may also be purchased at the hand in the age-old struggle. ality. At the juncture where we meet Community Players’ answering ma- door for an additional $2. All seats Not your usual tale of family dys- him, his misbegotten marriage has chine told a sweet story: “Our closing are reserved. For advance and group function and where goeth the Ameri- ended in divorce, and his attempts to weekend is entirely sold out. If you ticket sales, call (973) 539-7904 or e- can dream —though that’s a large do the right thing by his kids lead would like to be put on a waiting list mail [email protected]. part of it — Mr. Verbinski’s candid from one misconstrued, misapplied for tickets to Last of the Red Hot take on the subject hears the beat of travesty to the next. If ever there were Lovers, please leave your name and Swingtime At CDC its own drummer. A searing look at occasion to feel embarrassed for a number.” the title character and his trouble- movie character, this is it. And it is no wonder that there wasn’t Offered In Cranford ridden brood, it never takes the easy The son, played by Nicholas Hoult, a seat to be had for Neil Simon’s CRANFORD – Fans of big band path, isn’t afraid to discomfort the attends drug rehab, and we have res- comedy that ran through the end of music will enjoy Swingtime at CDC viewer, and yet magically remains ervations about his counselor. The October. with the Full Count Big Band at the buoyant despite all the storm warn- daughter, Shelly (Gemmenne de la True to form, WCP delivered a top- CDC Community Theatre in Cranford ings it issues. Pena), an overweight sad sack who’s notch production under the detail- on Friday and Saturday, November Enjoyable in good part because of the brunt of a rather naughty joke oriented eye of director Linda Correll 18 and 19. As an added bonus, the its unconventional stance, the picture among her peers, is the poster child and with the overall focus of pro- orchestra will be joined on selected represents a rare combination of big for every teen misfit who has gloom- ducer Kay Macrae. songs by several CDC vocal soloists. studio production values and art house ily strode the angst-filled halls of The 1970’s comedy centers on the Full Count is the professional arm eccentricity, heretofore a cinematic high school. mid-life crisis of Barney Cashman of the New Jersey Workshop for the oxymoron. But here it is, perfectly And insofar as ex-wife Noreen, (John Correll), a 47 year-old seafood Arts in Westfield. The band is led by flawed hero and all. played by Hope Davis, is concerned, restaurateur who is in search of a music director Ken Fink. Mitch So naturally, the actor chosen to well, she really doesn’t think very “meaningful, romantic fling” that he Kolesaire, band president, worked in play the television weather man who much of this selfish, egocentric, gen- can savor for the rest of his life. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times conjunction with Roger Hayden of PRELUDE TO A KISS…Things go awry when Barney Cashman (John Correll) may or may not be entitled to re- erally dumbfounded fellow she mar- After all, he is happily married to attempts liaison number two with Bobbi Michele (Debbie Barr) in Westfield Commu- CDC to produce the show, which demption by reel’s end is the per- ried for gosh knows what reason. his childhood sweetheart, the father nity Players’ sold out comedy, Last of the Red Hot Lovers. The next play of their 2005- serves as a fundraiser for the theatre. fectly cast Nicolas Cage. In other Thus, it is intermittently asked of us: of a couple of kids and a generally 2006 season is Arthur Miller’s drama, All My Sons that will open January 7. CDC singers adding vocals to the words, the part calls for extremely Is this fellow really worth caring about decent, nice guy who doesn’t want a show are Jim Finnegan, Melissa clouded ideas with a chance of either after all? permanent arrangement. character that knows what she wants and experiences more than he had Loderstedt, Tracy Glenn Murray, sunshine or severely debilitating The truth is, whether because of his After securing a key to his mother’s and when she wants it. Strolling into even fantasized. Ms. Barr’s memo- Roger Hayden, Jennifer Randolph, whirlwinds. talents or despite them, in this often unoccupied apartment, he is free to the scene with fabulous leopard coat rable performance makes us fall for Karen Cronenberger Chamis, Nuno Wearing his usual, and therefore wacky, Philistine world of moment-to- seek an afternoon rendezvous. He and jacket, she oozes 70’s fashion her character’s illogical logic. DeSousa, Molly Frieri, Shayne Aus- appropriate, hangdog visage, Mr. moment sensibilities, he is a popular fumbles his way through encounters thanks to terrific costuming by Alison In the final encounter, Barney hopes tin Miller and Alissa Corritore. Cage adds a dose of delusion and commodity. So much so, in fact, that with three unique women. Just like Byrne. he’ll get lucky with long-time friend The theater will be set up for danc- even possibly madness to the charac- he’s being considered for the national Barney’s fish, playwright Simon Elaine’s sarcasm drips like maple of the family, Jeanette Fisher (Ellen ing and complementary refreshments ter of David Spritz, Chicago climate spot in New York. Amidst the turmoil keeps the plentiful one-liners fresh. syrup out of sugar maple tree. Her Dooley). Although she has given him will be available. There will be two predictor extraordinaire. that is his life, this could be his one The constant in all three acts is sexual aggression makes poor Barney ample reason to believe she is a will- levels of seating, with cabaret (table) Well, that’s just it. He isn’t very saving grace, if not that full pardon in John Correll, a Barney who is so quake. The more he tries to calm his ing participant in the liaison, her de- seating around the dance floor for extraordinary. But through the ques- the big book beyond. Or so he figures. likeable he’s almost loveable in his nerves, the more booze the practiced pression and rage over her husband’s $35 and theatre seating in the rear tionable wonders and vagaries of TV, Fear not, lovers of the human com- bumbling, amorous attempts. adulteress swills. confessed infidelity make it clear that half of the auditorium for $25. Pro- he is a media sensation nonetheless. edy. You won’t find out the ending Mr. Correll’s repetitive, outra- As she casually lounges on the she merely wants a physical relation- ceeds from the show will benefit the He is both loved and loathed. Such is here. But rest assured that in the spirit geously funny “business” in prepar- couch’s arm like a twisted New York ship for retaliation’s sake. theater. show business. He gets paid $240,000 of everything that comes before it, ing the apartment for the three trysts City hot pretzel, he pours out his Ms. Dooley expertly plays Jeanette Tickets for Swingtime can be ob- a year, plus promotional extras, for the conclusion is no cop-out. Suffice includes his obsession with smelling heart to her that he doesn’t really with a sad sack, hang dog look de- tained through the box office at (908) what basically amounts to just read- it to note, The Weather Man reaffirms his oyster-stained fingertips and dous- want to be unfaithful, but needs the spite the occasional gulp of a pill to 276-7611 or on the theater’s website ing from a teleprompter. that just because the perplexities of ing them with Old Spice aftershave thrill of this affair to deposit in his combat her depression. The wres- at cdctheatre.org. The CDC Commu- And there’s the rub. He doesn’t life often seem gray, it doesn’t neces- lotion. The audience eats it up like memory bank for the future. Ms. Fama tling match, involving her handbag (a nity Theatre is located at 78 Winans have a degree in meteorology, as his sarily forecast a cloudy future. children with their Halloween candy. is masterful in the scene. metaphor of her sexual tension) is Avenue in Cranford, off Centennial father is very quick to point out. And * * * * * * * We see Correll’s Barney morph Next on his list of hopeful con- played with just the right amount of Avenue near exit 136 of the Garden that hurts. You see, Dad, portrayed The Weather Man, rated R, is a from wearing his white shirt, bow tie quests is Bobbi Michele (Debbie seriousness to make the audience State Parkway. with solemn but kind authority by a Paramount Pictures release directed and dark blue suit “uniform” to sport- Barr), attired in a fringed leather vest erupt in laughter. stellar Michael Caine, is a Pulitzer by Gore Verbinski and stars Nicolas ing a gold chain, open-collared shirt and bellbottom jeans. The stereotypic With stellar casting, first-rate act- See it all in color Prize-winning author, a national trea- Cage, Michael Caine and Gemmenne and sports jacket. But more than the hippie/wanna-be actress delivers lines ing, terrific comic timing, an out- sure according to one U.S. president. de la Pena. Running time: 101 min- outward appearance transforms be- in machine gun fire fashion. In a standing set and superior direction, on www.goleader.com But that’s just one part of the utes. fore us. hilarious scene of pot smoking, our it’s no wonder WCP’s play was sold In his first encounter, Barney is no unlikely hero Barney takes his first out. Westfield Landscape Artsist match for Elaine (Tracey Fama) a puff of the rich, illegal weed with her CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Westfield Skateboarder Jeff Salomon Honored WESTFIELD – Two national com- panies recognized local skateboarder Jeff Salomon, 14, for his skateboarding talents. Enormity Skateboards named Jeff, a freshman at Westfield High School, as the Skateboarder of the Month. As part of such recognition, the company prominently featured a three-minute video of many of Jeff’s stunts and tricks, jumping over local stairs and rails. The video, which is featured at www.enormityskateboards.com, was produced, directed and edited by Jeff. A representative from Enormity Jeff Salomon Skateboards traveled to Westfield last Saturday to present Jeff with three skate- Musical Club Presents board decks at the Teen Extreme event Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times sponsored by the Westfield Y. The an- Biennial Scholarship THE GREAT LANDSCAPE...Westfield landscape artist Joanie Schwarz- nual event is sponsored at Gumpert WESTFIELD – Diverse compos- Rosenthal, in her home studio, takes a moment to pet Zoe the dog. Park and attracts about 80 skaters. ers are being celebrated because they Rosenthal said. own thing. A second company, OneWest, offi- have a significant birth or death anni- Born in South Orange and growing up “Some see my vision and that’s cially sponsored Jeff, and as part of the versary in 2005. Music of these and in Wilkes Barre, Pa. near the Pocono’s, great and it’s not for some. But I’m sponsorship, gave him several products other composers will be featured in she said that traveling is a love of hers doing what I want to do,” she said in from their clothing and skateboard lines. “Anniversaries Abound,” presented by and affords her a time to refresh. reference to adding words espous- Jeff, who is temporarily recovering the Musical Club of Westfield. The “In suburbia, your eye doesn’t ing truth and beauty to her land- from a broken wrist, has been skating concert will be held at the First Bap- travel. It doesn’t get to see beautiful scapes. since he was nine. He sharpened his tist Church, 170 Elm Street, Westfield, landscapes,” she said. On one piece, she uses the words of skating talents during the past four at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 20. Mrs. Schwarz-Rosenthal said she’s Ralph Waldo Emerson to augment a summers by skating with pro skaters Tickets cost $10 each and may be heard diverse criticism of her paint- piece — “Though we travel the world at Woodward Camp in Woodward, Pa. purchased at the door or in advance ings, some even going as far as saying over to find the beautiful, we must Jeff, who snow boards in the win- by calling (908) 789-9353. Proceeds “you ruined it (the landscape). You carry it with us or we find it not.” ter, is actively trying to put a positive will benefit the club’s Scholarship shouldn’t do that (add words) to a Mrs. Schwarz Rosenthal’s Juxta- spin on the sport by encouraging skat- Fund, which helps to advance the landscape.” pose show is scheduled to open Sat- ing safety and is further lobbying studies of promising young musicians. Though she hears both sides of urday, November 19 4-7 and run Westfield to build a skate park similar A reception and refreshments will contention, she is content to do her through the end of the year. to that in Edison and Sayreville. follow the concert. Page 22 Thursday, November 10, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Painter Adds Positive Quotations To Landscapes By MICHAEL POLLACK head; so many brilliant things are Specially Written For The Westfield Leader and The Times always bringing me back to reality. It WESTFIELD – Joanie Schwarz- makes you realize how blessed you Rosenthal, who’s been illustrating are,” she added. mostly children’s books for 15 years, Mrs. Schwarz-Rosenthal feels that while appearing in Newsweek, U.S. the quotes make one more aware and Mountainside Resident Musicant’s Get Outta’ News and World Report and Playboy, serene up-close. The oil on canvas decided she needed a break. Having works feature quotes from Holocaust The House worked mostly at the behest of oth- survivor Victor Frankel, Hellen Keller Pitchers to Be Part of Potters’ Sale ers, she decided she needed a respite and Ralph Waldo Emerson — all en- By CAROL F. DAVIS to paint. dorsing the human spirit and espous- By MARYLOU MORANO Presbyterian Church in Mountainside Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Juxatapose proprietor Gerri Gildea ing a sense of unrelenting freedom. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times will take place Saturday, from 11 On Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m., said that “while landscape oil is her Sometimes, she paints from a true MOUNTAINSIDE —Her first ex- a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 Grammy Award-winner Tom Chapin love,” Mrs. Schwarz-Rosenthal has photograph, Israel for example, and perience with the pottery wheel was p.m. Admission is free. Only cash or will be at the Union County Arts been “using Photoshop before it was certain seascapes are informed by almost 30 years ago, and life hasn’t checks will be accepted for purchases. Center with two of his fellow musi- en vogue.” Now, returning to her pas- trips to Nantucket. But she confesses been the same for Mountainside resi- For more information about Mrs. cians - Jon Cobert and Michael Mark. sion, landscapes, the artist decided to that many are “made up from where dent, Judith Musicant. Musicant, The Potters’ Guild of New Bring the entire family to see the Pied add a new twist and perhaps, again, in I’ve been.” Otherwise, she views other “My life changed as soon as I Jersey or the upcoming Pottery Show Piper of children’s music. Tickets are a visionary twist. famous paintings such as Monet’s touched clay,” she explained. and Sale, log on to pottersguildnj.org. $15 and may be purchased by calling “All my landscapes have positive “Haystacks” as an inspiration. Mrs. Musicant is one of the early (732) 499-8226 or online by visiting: quotations written,” Mrs. Schwarz- Having spent much of her time members of the Potters’ Guild of New SP-F Art Presents www.UCAC.org. Rosenthal said. While debate over illustrating, she admitted that “it (il- Jersey, an organization dedicated to * * * * * * * the stylistic element ensued, Mrs. lustrating) feels like work. With land- enhancing the art and science of pot- Portraits, Caricatures On Saturday, November 19, the Schwarz-Rosenthal defended her aes- scapes, I’m into the flow and in the tery. This weekend, November 12 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Coffee With Conscience Concert thetic decision, saying that the quota- zone. I feel that when I’m painting, and 13, The Potters’ Guild will be Plains-Fanwood Arts Association will Series of Westfield will present tour- tions are “not blatant and blend in instead of creating a book cover.” hosting their semiannual Pottery present a portrait and caricature dem- ing pop-duo, Freebo & Photoglo, in with the grass.” Though she says she’s refreshed onstration by the association’s vice- concert at the First United Methodist She also defended her work, say- after fulfilling her need to “step away Mrs. Musicant’s pottery has appeared president, Ken Malpas, following Church of Westfield, 1 East Broad ing she wanted to get back to her from the computer,” she thinks she’s in the magazine, Ceramic Review, and their 7:30 p.m. business meeting at Street at the corner of North Avenue. roots, but simply painting landscapes ready to go back. in the book “Glazes Cone 6,” by Michael the Fanwood Community House on Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 was “not enough.” “In illustration, you’re asked to do Bailey, a handbook on how to develop North Avenue on Wednesday, No- p.m. performance. Admission is $15. “When I pictured serene scenes, something for someone else and ful- stable and functional pottery glazes in vember 16. All net proceeds will be donated to lots of other thoughts made me feel fill their need. Now it was time to do the cone 6 firing range. Mr. Malpas is a 50-year resident of the Plainfield Chapter of Habitat for grounded. They (quotations) say a lot something for myself —it feels a bit “This is the temperature many United Fanwood and presently works as a Humanity. For reservations, call Con- about what brings me joy. Positive selfish I must admit,” Mrs, Schwartz- States Potters’ aspire to,” she said. freelance desktop and commercial cert (908) 412-9105, or e-mail things are always going through my CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 One of Mrs. Musicant’s pitchers is artist, designing printed pieces such [email protected]. included in the book “500 Pitchers: as brochures and advertisements, usu- * * * * * * * Contemporary Expressions of a Clas- ally of a technical nature. He applied On Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m., sic Form” a paperback book that is himself to many disciplines especially Union County College’s Theater due out spring of 2006. painting in oil, acrylic and water- Project will offer a free staged read- Mrs. Musicant is also a member of color. He will be demonstrating in ing of Bavarian Rage by Kal the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts. charcoal. Wagenheim. See what might have At a recent “Members Show and Sale,” Mr. Malpas was educated at happened if Hitler lived to face a war her “Platter with Handles” won the Montclair State College (now a uni- crimes trial in 1980’s America. The 2005 Martha Barnes Memorial Award versity), the Newark School of Fine College is located at 1033 Springfield Show and Sale at the Community for Ceramics. and Industrial Art, New York Univer- Avenue in Cranford, and the dark Presbyterian Church in Mountainside. Mrs. Musicant currently serves as sity and Union County College. His comedy will be held in the Atrium of At the show, Mrs. Musicant’s pottery, the Potters’ Guild’s executive direc- work has been widely exhibited and the Student Commons. Visit as well as that of approximately 50 tor for membership and shows. has won many awards, including www.TheTheaterProject.com for de- other Potters’ Guild members, will be She is active in the community as “Best in Show.” tails. available for sale. well, serving on the Board of Trust- For further information, call Tho- * * * * * * * Mrs. Musicant typically spends about ees for the Interfaith Council for the mas Yeager at (908) 322 5438. Even if it gets too chilly to stroll 20 to 25 hours a week at her pottery Homeless of Union County. around, there are still the Family Art wheel. Her specialty is functional pot- The Potters’ Guild of New Jersey Calvary Chorale to Workshops at Grounds for Sculpture tery — pottery created for a specific use. Pottery Show and Sale at Community Perform Mozart Mass in Hamilton. On Saturday, November She especially enjoys creating pitchers. On Sunday, November 13, 19, from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., there “There are so many features to a Summit’s Calvary Chorale will per- will be multiple holiday ornament- pitcher,” she explained. “One small form Mozart’s Grand Mass in C Mi- making sessions, at only $5 per work- variation in any aspect of the form nor, one of the most celebrated clas- shop. Register by calling (609) 586- gives the pitcher a different look.” sical liturgical works of all time. 0616, ext. 20, and bring home some- Now calling herself a “mostly re- The Calvary Chorale, under the thing special this season. tired” attorney, Mrs. Musicant was direction of organist James Little, is * * * * * * * living in New York City’s Greenwich based at Summit’s Calvary Episcopal Honor America’s heroes at the New Village when she took her first pot- Church. The group, which formed in Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial tery class at a small crafts school in 1973, performs four concerts each Foundation. The In Memory induction her neighborhood. year in addition to sponsoring other program will be held on Friday, No- “I was captivated immediately,” she concerts and recitals. vember 11, as the Foundation recog- said. The performance will begin at 3 nizes those who served in Vietnam and “I had always been fascinated with p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 returned home before they passed away. the pottery wheel,” she continued, Woodland Ave., Summit, and the Their names will now be added to the adding that she also always loved event is open to the public. For more memorial. For information call (732) hand-made pottery. information, call (908) 277-1814. 335-0033 or visit www.njvvmf.org.

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